Young & The Restless Transcript

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Victoria: You know, you are upsetting my routine because I don’t normally get back into bed after having my morning coffee.

Nate: Oh. The last thing I wanna be is a bad influence.

Victoria: Well, I wouldn’t– I wouldn’t say that it’s bad. But now, it’s time to attack the day. We have an empire to build, right?

Nate: Mm. Sounds like you have a target in mind.

Victoria: Well, I can’t stop thinking about how fun it would be to obliterate adam’s chances of succeeding at mccall before it even gets started.

Victor: So, tell me about your plans.

Adam: I haven’t decided yet between the fruit and granola or the, um, eggs benedict.

Victor: Son, this is no joke. I’ve offered you an enormous opportunity. You have a chance to do a turnaround of a company that was run into the ground by tucker mccall.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Which is why I agreed to take control of it without interference.

Victor: This has nothing to do with my wanting to interfere. This has to do with the fact that I’ve done turnarounds like this before. Why wouldn’t you take advantage of my expertise?

Adam: Yeah.

Chelsea: Well, I am very proud of myself. I got connor to school on time without any drama over screen time.

Billy: Good job. You’re a better parent than I am.

Chelsea: No.

Billy: Johnny was up an hour early playing away on that thing. I had to pry the controller out of his hands to get him out to school. Katie, dressed, ready to go, fully annoyed that were making her late.

Chelsea: Is it terrible that once I get through morning drop off, i just wanna blast the radio and sing at the top of my lungs?

Billy: Not at all. I think that should be a requirement. The only downside is that we’re not in the car together singing the duet.

Chelsea: I know it sounds silly, but I missed you yesterday. It was the first day in a while we hadn’t seen each other.

Billy: Yeah, I was gonna call you about half a dozen times, but I thought maybe you wanted a little bit of space.

Chelsea: No, I thought the same thing about you. But honestly, this is all the space I need.

Lucy: I’ve gotten pretty good at the flight from portugal. I was the first at baggage claim, and I even knew where you’d be waiting for me before I even got your text.

Daniel: Yeah, you’re growing up fast. Just wish you could stay my little princess forever.

Lucy: Dad. You’ve been a little weird on our calls and texts lately. I know you miss phyllis. I do too.

Daniel: I have to tell you something and it’s a little confusing. It’s a little out there. I don’t wanna upset you, but, um, you need to know. It’s only fair.

Diane: Has michael checked in yet?

Jack: Yeah, I spoke to michael last night. He’s up to speed on what we found and figuring out how to handle it from his end.

Kyle: Yeah. Chance will be here any minute.

Diane: All right. And once the police confirm the dna evidence, then we can get christine to drop the charges.

Jack: We hope so. But we’re going to have to be very patient.

Diane: Oh, I just can’t wait to lose this ankle monitor. I feel like I’m dragging around a ball and chain.

Kyle: I want these charges dropped. I want this nightmare to be over.

Jack: I feel exactly the same way, but we’re all going to have to allow for the possibility that this may not be enough.

Diane: What more could they need?

Kyle: Hey, how are you doing?

Jack: I’m sure it must be hard to process this latest news.

Summer: Yeah, it’s pretty overwhelming. When kyle told me that you found proof that my mom is alive, I didn’t even know what to think.

Diane: I can’t imagine what a shock it must be for you to realize what your mother’s capable of. But please know I don’t hold you responsible for any of it. You’re an innocent victim here as well. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

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Victoria: Do you think I’m callous for wanting to destroy adam’s chances at mccall unlimited?

Nate: Not at all. I know what he’s capable of. I haven’t forgotten how he tampered with victor’s meds when your father was under my care.

Victoria: So you don’t blame me for wanting to put him in his place?

Nate: It’s ruthless. But I’m finding that trait a necessary asset in my new career. But I do have to– I do have to wonder.

Victoria: Yes?

Nate: Well, now that I have a ringside seat to seeing how your mind works, did you have this planned all along? When you decided not to go after mccall and let victor and adam take it, just how many moves ahead are you in this game?

Victoria: The how and why of acquiring mccall may have changed, but I’ve always wanted that company. And yes, I do have concerns about what a battle over it might do to newman media.

Nate: How so?

Victoria: Well, mccall’s greatest strengths are media and entertainment and that is the business that adam has the most experience with. So, he could be planning to build on that. And if it did come to an all-out war, he could focus all of mccall’s assets and strengths on coming after newman media.

Nate: I’m not worried about that. If you wanna use newman media to wipe out mccall, I’m right there with you.

Victoria: You would do that for me?

Nate: There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you.

Adam: Dad, it seems like you have forgotten our arrangement. I wasn’t kidding when I demanded autonomy.

Victor: Son, I’m not looking to interfere, all right? I’m simply offering you my help. Do you know how much someone would pay me for my advice in a situation like this? I’m offering it to you for free.

Adam: Ooh, lucky me. I know your help comes with strings or ulterior motives and quite frankly, dad, I don’t have the time or the energy to figure out your hidden agenda.

Victor: Son, stop the nonsense, okay? I have no hidden agenda. Are you forgetting how well you and I worked together when we built newman media?

Adam: Yes. And now that company’s, uh, my main competitor.

Victor: Why? Mccall has many divisions that need rescuing.

Adam: Because it’s a shadow of its former self due to mismanagement. So my first order of business is gonna be to refocus mccall and its original mission, which is entertainment and media. I’m gonna sell off the rest and reinvest the capital into the core divisions and it’s gonna be a strong competitor to newman media.

Victor: Why would you go up against newman media?

Adam: I know that you won’t wanna hear this, but I see newman media as a threat to my success in mccall. So, you’ve heard it from me first. Our old company is in my crosshairs.

Summer: I don’t see myself as a victim.

Diane: Well, I just meant I’m not putting you on the spot for an apology or anything.

Summer: What would i be sorry for?

[ Diane scoffing ]

Diane: Nothing. Nothing at all. You are not responsible for your mother’s actions. And as far as frame jobs go, phyllis and jeremy’s was terribly convincing. But now at least you know that I am not to blame for what happened to your mother.

Kyle: You’re obviously shaken up. It’s a lot to process, but I can’t help but think how lucky we are that you wanted to hold off on telling harrison.

Jack: Absolutely. Thank god harrison didn’t have to unnecessarily grieve phyllis’s death and then hear this news and be totally confused. It’s confusing enough for the rest of us. It would be devastating for him.

Kyle: Yeah. Your mom instincts are right.

Diane: Yes. I just can’t wait for this to all be behind us. When is chance getting here?

Summer: Chance is coming here?

>>Ack: Yeah. He’s stopped by last night and I was talking with michael.

Summer: I actually was here when he came by to see you last night. But I– I got rid of him as quickly as I could. I– I kept on hearing what daniel was saying about, uh, not involving the authorities until we can figure out a way to help my mom, but apparently, you changed your mind about that.

Diane: Summer, how else can we clear my name?

Jack: I’m sorry. There might be charges against phyllis, but we can’t protect her at diane’s expense.

Summer: And you agree, I take it.

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Nate: Shall we head to the office and take on the world?

Victoria: Yes. I’m looking forward to it. Almost as much as I’m looking forward to our next night together.

Nate: Both sound intoxicating.

Victoria: Okay. I just need one more minute though.

Nate: Okay. Why don’t I go on ahead? It’s probably best if we head out separately.

Victoria: Oh, you wanna keep us a secret?

Nate: No, not at all. I would just hate it if elena happened to be in the dining room and saw us together.

Victoria: Oh, that’s really wise and sensitive. It’s a good plan.

Nate: Well, I will see you at the office. And I’m on board for whatever move you wanna make against mccall. In fact, I will come up with some ideas of my own.

Victoria: Oh, really?

Nate: And we can have a strategy session later.

Victoria: I love it when you talk strategy.

Nate: Mm.

Billy: Jack is clearly overwhelmed by diane’s case. Kyle and summer are basically out of commission, and yet jabot and marchetti still need to keep on chugging away, so I’m there shoveling coal into the engine. You know, making sure it all keeps running.

Chelsea: Look at you. The stable one in your personal and professional lives.

Billy: I know, right? How did that happen? Sometimes, I don’t even recognize myself. I look in the mirror and think, “who’s that guy?”

Chelsea: Mr. Reliable.

Billy: [ Laughs ] And yet nobody’s gonna throw me a parade for keeping things going.

Chelsea: That’s too bad.

Billy: Right? I love parades. It feels good though. You know, I’m enjoying being good at my job again. And I’m doing what I think my father would want me to do, protecting the family company. Stepping up in a crisis. It’s good. Feels good.

Chelsea: I know what you mean. I– I have those moments working with daniel. Like my ideas and work ethic are valued and respected.

Billy: Daniel’s a good guy, even if he’s not my number one fan.

Chelsea: I know you two have had some issues, but he’s pulled himself out of some rough times. I give him credit for that.

Billy: It’s good. It’s good for him.

Chelsea: Speaking of rough times, connor is so much less angry these days.

Billy: How can you tell?

Chelsea: Well, he– I don’t know. I mean, we can have conversations that don’t include what he wants to eat or when he is doing his homework.

Billy: Looks like we both deserve a pat on the back for making it through yet another day without screwing up too badly. By the way, you still owe me an embroidered pillow with that cute little saying that you promised.

Chelsea: I’m on it.

Billy: Okay, I’m waiting.

Lucy: So you think phyllis is alive?

Daniel: I know how it sounds. No, I am not losing it.

Lucy: It just doesn’t make any sense. Phyllis just flew to portugal to try and help us fix things.

Daniel: She did.

Lucy: Then why would she just turn around and pretend to die? She had to know that we’d be devastated.

Daniel: I don’t have a good answer for that.

Lucy: And she set someone up to take the blame for the murder? Dad, are you sure this is true?

Daniel: If you wanna talk to your aunt summer, you know, just to confirm that– that I’m not imagining this.

Lucy: No. No, I believe you.

Daniel: Look, I know… I know this is hard to hear. And my mother, she has… she has a good heart. She just fell into a dark place.

Lucy: Like you did.

Daniel: Sort of. You know? But she spiraled a different way. And then this guy, jeremy stark, he took advantage of that. He took advantage of her. I mean, he’s the one that forced her to do this crazy thing. And phyllis isn’t blameless here, but you know, she never would’ve done anything like this if she was in the right state of mind.

Lucy: So what happens next?

Daniel: That’s a really good question.

Kyle: Thanks for coming.

Jack: Sorry I missed you last night, chance.

Diane: Can I get you some coffee or tea?

Chance: Oh, I’m good. Thank you.

Summer: I told them that we spoke last night briefly and that I had to excuse myself to attend to harrison.

Chance: Yeah, we chatted briefly. Since you weren’t here, jack, I figured whatever this new evidence was could wait ’til morning.

Jack: I wasn’t aware you were here that long.

Kyle: Or that you two spoke.

Summer: It was before you told me about the new evidence, so I didn’t know that chance was here for something so important.

Jack: Well, that is the big news I asked you here to discuss.

Chance: Yeah. So, uh, what is this new evidence?

Jack: This. We discovered jeremy stark booked a motel room after phyllis supposedly died. In that room, we found strands of red hair and had them compared and tested against strands of summer’s hair. Dna tests say it’s a match. The dna proves that phyllis was there, which means phyllis is alive.

[ Chance sighing ]

Chance: Jack, it’s hair. It could have been there before stark checked in.

Jack: So phyllis stayed in the very same room beforehand.

Chance: Maybe she stayed there the night before she died to keep her marriage quiet. I mean, they were married. I got a license that proves that.

Jack: Believe me, this is not where stark and phyllis would honeymoon.

Chance: Hair, jack. It could have been on his clothing, his luggage–

Jack: No, I found it in the drain. And why would stark go back there alone after phyllis died? He still had a room in town. Why would he need another? Especially this down-and-out motel? Unless it was a place for phyllis to hide. Look, this is the kinda place you would go if you wanted to disappear.

Chance: Sure. And, uh, you supposedly found this when?

Kyle: Not supposedly.

Jack: Yesterday.

Chance: And this motel room hasn’t been cleaned since stark died.

Jack: Well, not well. But look, you can interview the cleaning staff all you want. There’s something here, you have to admit.

Diane: Phyllis fooled everyone. She’s alive and she’s probably living it up somewhere laughing at her victory.

Summer: That’s not true! That’s not how daniel described her. He– he said that she’s a wreck.

Jack: Regardless, this is proof that phyllis isn’t dead.

Chance: Jack, how do I know you got this from the motel room? How do I know you didn’t pull this off phyllis’s hairbrush? Surely, you knew this wasn’t gonna be enough to clear her name.

Kyle: But it should be enough for you to reopen the investigation. For you to do your job instead of having us do it for you.

Diane: Can’t you see what this horrible lie is doing to the people I love? To all of us?

Chance: Yeah, I see that. But I also see two people who are not above faking evidence.

Lucy: When is phyllis coming back? I mean, she can’t be on the run for the rest of her life.

Daniel: Well, we’re doing our best to find her, bring her home so she can tell her side of everything.

Lucy: So you have to tell the police what she did?

Daniel: Yeah. I’m afraid so.

Lucy: I’m af– I’m worried.

Daniel: Hey, we’re gonna try and protect her.

Lucy: No, dad, I’m worried about you. You have that look you had before back in savannah when things got bad. Like you’re somewhere else.

Daniel: Honey, I appreciate that you’re concerned, but the last thing I want is for you to be worried about me. I mean, no matter what, you’re still the kid in this relationship. I promise you I’m fine. I’m gonna be okay. And I am nowhere else right now. I’m right here with you.

Billy: All right. Well, if I’m gonna keep up with this mr. Responsible act, I gotta head back to the office. But not before I figure out when I get to see you again.

Chelseaab what about, uh, tomorrow lunch?

Chelsea: I volunteered to help out at connor’s school for their big field trip. Dinner?

Billy: Dinner could work. Yeah. Katie has ballet. As long as you’re not adverse to a crowd, we could have dinner with the boys.

Chelsea: Is katie gonna feel left out that she’s never a part of any of these family dinners?

Billy: She is not, no. In fact, she takes any opportunity she can get to steer clear of johnny. And her parents, at this point. She’s kind of at that age. Yeah. She just can’t wait to get back to summer camp and be with her friends.

Chelsea: Okay, then. Dinner with the boys it is.

Billy: Okay.

Victor: Son, going after newman media is a big mistake.

Adam: Oh, yes. And here comes your wisdom and experience, um, whether I want it or not.

Victor: Let me put it this way. I have a feeling you’re basing your decision making now on emotion. You are pissed off at your sister for getting rid of sally spectra and putting nate hastings in her– in her place.

Adam: No.

Victor: Let it go.

Adam: I disagree. It’s a solid move.

Victor: It’s a stupid move. Why don’t you let me help you rebuild the entire company that mccall ran to the ground? How’s that?

Adam: No. This is the right play to make, okay? Mccall’s days as a big, fat conglomerate are over. The damage has been done. And I don’t wanna throw good money at bad to try to fix it. But if I sell off the dead weight and I reinvest that capital to shore up our media businesses by going after newman media, we’ll be unstoppable.

Victor: I am warning you.

Adam: And nothing you say is gonna stop me from taking this shot.

Victor: I am warning you. Newman media is a very strong, solid company. Lot of deep pockets. Do you understand? You’ll knock out your teeth. Go after some smaller fish.

Adam: I’m not interested in playing it safe. I’m gonna squash newman media. Oh, and there is my competition now. But he doesn’t have a gym bag with him. What’s he doing at the club so early? – The company goes to the firstborn, audrey.

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Adam: Hmm. Oh, I have a feeling nate wasn’t here for a morning workout. And he definitely wasn’t here for breakfast.

Victor: Oh, yes. On his way to his office. I think you should do the same if you’re serious about out-maneuvering newman media.

Adam: Well, I don’t think I’m gonna take any work cues from a neophyte like dr. Nate, but if that means that your advice session is over, I think I’m gonna try the eggs benedict another time. Good chat.

Victor: All right, son. Hello, my darling.

Victoria: Hello, dad. Good morning.

Victor: Morning to you.

Victoria: You having a power breakfast?

Victor: Yeah. I just had a meeting with adam, you know, advising him of his new responsibilities. What are you doing here so early?

Lucy: So, how’s your boss/friend?

Daniel: Lily? She’s good. She’s, um, she’s actually in new york right now visiting her son. She’s been looking out for me too. You know, she offered me time off from omegasphere, but I declined.

Lucy: Why?

Daniel: Well, I like the distraction. Things are progressing, the development’s in overdrive. It’s gonna be amazing.

Lucy: Well, I hope you fixed the glitches in the beta you sent me for princess louisa.

Daniel: I’m sorry. Do you have a quality assurance report for me?

[ Lucy laughing ]

Chelsea: Oh, hey there.

Daniel: Hey, chelsea. Uh, this is–

Chelsea: Oh, no need for introduction. It’s obvious this lovely young woman is video game royalty. It’s an honor to meet you, princess louisa.

Jack: Chance, even if this alone is not enough to get the charges against diane dropped, you have to take the dna evidence seriously.

Chance: I do take it seriously.

Kyle: Then follow up. Take it to christine, reopen the investigation.

Chance: I can give it to christine, but I know exactly what she’s gonna say. And while we are open to new evidence, this not it. Now christine has already chalked up everything that daniel supposedly got from phyllis to a leak in the department. And this is no more solid that.

Kyle: How can you say that?

Diane: I don’t think my lawyer would agree.

Chance: Have him use it in court.

Kyle: We plan on doing just that.

Chance: Well, good luck, pal. The chain of evidence for the hair is compromised at this point and there’s no one to corroborate daniel’s story or your story about how you got the hair. So, it’s your own damn fault that the evidence is questionable. The son and the fiancé of the accused found it doing their own search. Jack, what the hell? Why didn’t you tell me about this motel room and let the gcpd search the place? Let me do my job? And you know what? Even worse, even if this is all true, you screwed yourself by going rogue again. I’m sorry. This is not the solution you’re looking for.

Kyle: Damn it! We’re worse off than before. We’ve alienated chance and now brought the evidence into doubt.

Jack: Yeah, this is definitely a setback. I– I think I am to blame for not getting gcpd involved.

Diane: No, you can’t think that way. You were just trying to help me.

Jack: You know what? Chance is angry. That is his ego talking. Once he settles down, he will realize we put enough doubt in his mind that he and christine are going to have to pursue this on their own.

Diane: I cannot believe that our plan to frame jeremy for robbery has come back to bite us. No wonder chance doesn’t trust us.

Jack: We are going to do whatever it takes to clear your name. There has to be more evidence out there.

Kyle: And we will find it. She found it.

Lucy: How do you know about princess louisa? I thought it was all top secret.

Daniel: Chelsea is working with me on another exciting game at omegasphere. So she got a sneak peek. Yeah. Lucy here was actually just about to deliver a harsh critique of the beta.

Chelsea: Ooh.

Lucy: [ Laughs ] I was only giving you a hard time, dad. I love it. For real. I– I see so much of you in it. All those little touches that only me and mom would notice. Like how princess louisa’s dress is like my fourth-grade halloween princess costume.

Daniel: Wait ’til you see the easter egg. Also inspired by you.

Chelsea: Aw, I love that idea. It makes me wanna put some easter eggs in my game for connor and johnny to find. Oh, oh. Connor’s my son. And johnny, um, the son that I actually gave up for adoption, but we’ve recently reconnected, so. I’m sorry. Is that too much information?

Lucy: No. No, not– not for me. I like it when people are upfront. It’s better than hiding things and then, it just gets weird.

Chelsea: Well, maybe we can get everybody together while you’re in town. Give you a break from hanging out with your dad and all his friends.

Lucy: Yeah. I’d actually love that.

Daniel: Sounds great.

Audra: Good morning. Funny, I don’t usually see you on my route to work. Uh, you must not be coming from home. And that suit.

Nate: It is the one that I wore yesterday. I’ll save you the speculation. I stayed at the athletic club last night.

Audra: Oh, I see. More time with victoria?

Nate: I don’t like what your tone implies.

Audra: I’ll lighten up. I’m happy for you. You know, you spending more time with the boss is good news for both of us. I mean, after all, we’re on the same team now. We both want more of the same thing. More of everything.

Victoria: Oh, you know, I had a business dinner that went late last night. I was so tired and hannah was with the kids, so I just got a room here. Thank you.

Victor: So you’ve been working hard.

Victoria: Oh, yes. And there’s plenty of more work for me at the office, so I can’t take too long.

Victor: Hold your horses. Before you go, kindly explain to me what’s going on between you and nate hastings.

Victoria: Um, well, not that it’s anyone’s business, but nate and I are involved. I mean, it’s nothing serious… yet. We enjoy each other’s company.

Victor: Hm. For your information, your brother nicholas is concerned about nate’s intentions. Is he right to be concerned?

Kyle: We need to check all the surveillance cameras in the area around the motel at the time phyllis was hiding out.

Diane: Do you think we should after chance’s warning? And that’s something that he and the gcpd should handle.

Jack: Yeah. Who’s to say they will though? Especially after today. No, we need to hire an independent investigator.

Diane: But they’re not gonna find anything. Phyllis isn’t dumb. She would’ve been in disguise. She would’ve kept a low profile.

Kyle: I think we could pick phyllis out by her walk. I mean, summer could, right? Summer? Where did she go?

Summer: Hey. Thank you for not saying anything about our discussion last night in front of everybody.

Chance: Or about the fact that I told you about the dna evidence. Yeah. Must have put on quite the show when kyle told you last night. Sorry, I missed it.

[ Summer sighing ] Yeah. I didn’t really feel like it was my place to put you on the spot about that or about how long you’ve actually known your mother might be alive. Besides you didn’t really answer my questions, did you? So there’s not much to reveal there.

Summer: I could really use some coffee.

Chance: Summer, I got a feeling that you’re not gonna own up to anything, which is your prerogative. That’s fine. Let me just give you a little piece of friendly advice. As someone who has had secrets wreak havoc on their relationship, if you’re keeping something from kyle, if you know something more about what’s going on with phyllis, it could, uh, spell big trouble for your marriage. My a1c was up here; now, it’s down with rybelsus.

Nate: I suggest you keep your thoughts about my relationship with victoria to yourself from now on.

Audra: It’s already a relationship. You move quickly.

Nate: If being with victoria helps me at newman, great. I’m not gonna complain. But it doesn’t change the fact that the connection between us is real.

Audra: I’m not here to judge. Just don’t forget the end game. As I said, we’re in this together now.

Nate: That is a reach.

Audra: Not how I see it. I can be very valuable and I suggest you take me up on it. I’m another set of eyes and ears at newman. Now, people will say things to me about you and victoria that you would never know without me. I’ll have your back.

Nate: Mm. And that loyalty comes with a price tag.

Audra: It’s not for free.

Nate: Don’t worry. I know what you want. When I rise up in the ranks, I will see to it that newman media is yours.

Victoria: I’ve already heard all of nick’s objections to me being with nate and frankly, it’s none of nick’s business or anyone else’s business.

Victor: Sweetheart, the company is our business.

Victoria: Is nate ambitious? Of course. Absolutely, he’s ambitious, but no more than you or me. And nicholas doesn’t understand that– that there’s nothing wrong with that because he lacks that killer instinct, dad.

Victor: That’s a rather harsh view of your brother.

Victoria: Look, I love my brother. I owe my life to him. But let’s face it, he’s not ruthless or cutthroat. And sometimes, those things are necessary. I like that nate is developing that edge. Who knows? Maybe he’s had it all along.

Victor: You had better keep that edge because for your information, your brother, adam, intends to come after newman media.

Victoria: I welcome it. Nate and I can handle it.

[ Diane sighing ]

Diane: I feel so badly for summer.

Jack: Yeah. It was strange how she just suddenly disappeared. I hope he can find her. This has been tough on both of them.

Diane: Yeah. She probably just wanted some time alone. You know, this is a horrible situation.

Jack: I hate that phyllis has put us all through this, but at least we have hope now.

Diane: Well, I wish I could share your optimism, but what if phyllis covered her tracks too well? I mean, she is clever enough that we might never find her. And I know it can happen because it was my example that set this whole thing in motion.

Jack: Whoa, whoa, wait. Don’t say that. Look, we now know that she’s alive. Chance will come around. He will realize he has to track her down. Mark my words.

Diane: I’m just so trapped in this house and I wish I could help. Like what can I do? Can I make calls? Can I do a deep dive on the internet?

Jack: Resourceful as I know you are, there… there isn’t much we can do right now. Here’s– here’s– here’s an idea. How about a little diversion? Start planning our wedding.

Diane: [ Laughs ] Jack, I don’t think I’m in the right frame of mind for such a happy undertaking.

Jack: No, I’m– I’m serious. A real diversion. As– as lavish, as extravagant as you wanna dream.

Diane: You really are something.

Jack: We were robbed of our engagement announcement by phyllis and stark. I promise you, you are going to have the wedding of your dreams.

Diane: Mm.

Summer: Thank you for not pushing me on this, for giving me space to have my feelings. I seriously appreciate it. Not a lot of people are doing that for me right now. Everybody seems to have their own idea of how I should feel about this awful situation and it’s usually their way.

Chance: Yeah. Well, I am not, uh, emotionally tied up in it like jack and kyle and daniel if that’s who you’re referring to.

Summer: Yeah. Chance, I was serious when I asked you for your help. I feel like you are the only person that I could count on to help me find my mom and clear her name.

Chance: I wanna find out what happened. It’s my job, summer. So, if there is anything else that you wanna tell me that’ll help.

Summer: I don’t have anything else to say.

Chance: Okay. Well, I will be in touch with any updates.

[ Summer sighing ]

Summer: Are you even listening to these messages? Where are you? What is your plan? Everything is hitting the fan here and I can’t do it anymore. It’s too hard. I need you to come home, mom.

[ Summer sighing ]

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Sharon: Well, we should head back to my place for the rest of our date while your mommies are out on their date.

Adam: Cute, aw.

Sharon: Oh, hey. Have you seen aria since she first came home? You won’t believe how big she’s gotten. And I didn’t think it was possible, but she’s even gotten cuter too.

Adam: Look at her. Hi, cutie. Oh, how am I going to do this?

Sharon: Do what?

Adam: Uh, you’ve raised boys and girls. I’ve only raised a son. I don’t know how to be a girl dad.

Nick: Hey.

Victor: Son, join me.

Nick: Um, yeah, I was just coming by to pick up some food to, uh, have a little guys night with christian.

Victor: That age, they’re quite a handful. That’s not gonna stop soon. But I applaud your parenting skills, son.

Nick: Let’s, uh, let’s talk about your parenting skills.

Victor: What does that mean?

Nick: Referring to another one of your children.

Nate: If this deal goes through, it will be a game changer.

Victoria: Yes. What– are you having doubts? I mean, we completely killed that pitch in L.A. I have no doubt in my mind that this is happening.

[ Nate laughing ]

Nate: We were persuasive. I just wanna make sure we’re paying attention to the deal points. Not let any of the details get lost in our excitement over the acquisition.

Victoria: I would never let that happen, nor would my legal team. I haven’t gotten where I am right now because I lose sight of the end game, which is why I generally get what I want.

Nate: It is your superpower.

[ Phone chiming ]

[ Clearing throat ] So, uh, we let legal handle it from here.

Victoria: That was a complete 180.

Nate: That was elena, uh, letting me know what storage facility I should send her things to.

Tucker: I like the vibe of this place.

Ashley: I do too. Everything from the decor to the music. The drinks are great. It’s a perfect place to just forget about what’s going on in the outside world and just relax.

Devon: It really is. And we should cheers abby for that because she had a lot to do with it.

Abby: Oh, well, I may have contributed a little bit.

Tucker: If you’re your mother’s daughter, then you did more than contribute. You controlled every step.

[ Ashley laughing ]

Abby: Busted.

[ Abby laughing ] So how is everything at the house?

Ashley: We’re having so much fun. Let’s not talk about that minefield, please.

Abby: Ooh.

Ashley: You know.

Tucker: Ugh. Abby, may I have this dance?

Abby: Hmm. Me? Uh, don’t you wanna dance with my mom?

Ashley: Go dance. Go, go, go, go. I’m gonna catch up with devon here. Go ahead. Have fun.

Devon: Go for it.

Tucker: I’ll try not to step on your feet.

Abby: You better not.

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Summer: Chance, is everything okay?

Chance: Yeah. I was looking for jack.

Summer: Uh, I just got here. I– I don’t know where he is. Can I help you? Has there been news?

Chance: Well, I was hoping he could answer that for me. Yeah. I got a cryptic call from him. He said he found a new development in the search to find phyllis alive. You know anything about that? Oh

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Summer: Jack said he found evidence that my mom is alive? Did he say what it was?

Chance: He didn’t say exactly what. Something about dna.

Summer: Wow. That would be definitive proof, right?

Chance: Well, christine thinks it’s just a bluff. Some way to support michael’s defense strategy. I mean, we’re dubious at best.

Summer: Sounds like you still think that my brother is lying about seeing our mom.

Chance: I’m trying to keep an open mind. But like I said, if this is a ploy, this is extremely unfair for you and I would hate for somebody to get your hopes up for no reason.

Summer: You don’t have to worry about protecting my feelings about this anymore.

Chance: Why’s that?

Summer: Because it’s true.

[ Summer sighing ] My mom is definitely alive and out there.

Chance: And when exactly did you decide that?

Sharon: Babies are babies. Boy or girl, really makes no difference. I mean, beyond the basics. Feeding them, rocking them to sleep and changing their diaper, they just want you to smile at them and talk to them and sing to them and love them. And you know how to do that. And the rest of it, you just figure out as they grow up.

Adam: Oh, I hope that is true.

Sharon: You sound doubtful.

Adam: Well, having a girl, I have been thinking a lot about my mom. And I want my daughter to inherit some of hope’s intelligence and strength along with sally’s incredible soul.

Sharon: Well, what about you?

Adam: Well, with any luck, nothing.

Sharon: Oh, come on. You must have some good qualities.

Adam: Maybe my chin and my impeccable sense of timing.

Sharon: All right. Where’s this coming from? You are always a good dad to connor.

Adam: Yep. It’s easier. He’s a boy. You know, I start with the obvious, just don’t be like me or my father.

Sharon: I think you’re selling yourself short. You’ll be just as good of a dad to a baby girl.

Sally: I agree. Oh, I haven’t seen this little nugget since mariah and tessa first brought her home.

Sharon: That’s right. You two were here that day. Well, I get the pleasure of babysitting her tonight while her moms are out on their first official date.

Adam: Hm. Oh, well, as hard as it is to resist aria’s siren call, I have some mccall business that I have to take care of.

Sharon: He’s not very good at fake texting.

Sally: It’s me. I’m afraid I have made things awkward between us.

Sharon: Oh, I’m sure it’s not all you and– and you too will just figure out the co-parenting puzzle.

Sally: Man, he’s really right about her magnetism. I can’t take my eyes off her. She’s adorable.

Sharon: Isn’t she?

Nick: I take it mom hasn’t told you that vic and nate are now involved?

Victor: Okay.

Nick: That’s it? You don’t sound surprised or overly concerned.

Victor: Are you?

Nick: Yes, I am. It’s wrong on many different levels. I mean, this guy went from chief of surgery to now running newman media in how much time? He tried and failed to take over his own family’s company and now he’s here. He’s got this thing with vic. It’s not right. It’s not safe for her, dad, or newman enterprises.

Victoria: So how do you feel about elena moving out and moving on?

[ Nate sighing ]

Nate: Like I said, it was inevitable. We had grown in different directions, had different priorities.

Victoria: That doesn’t make it easy.

Nate: I’m not gonna say I don’t feel responsible for what happened because I do. Sometimes, the guilt is intense.

Victoria: You know, we’ve talked about this before. Sometimes when relationships fail, it’s not usually just one person’s fault.

Nate: It’s true. We drifted apart once I left my job at the hospital. Once we didn’t have that in common, it was tough. That bond was a big part of our relationship.

Victoria: Yes, exactly. People change, they grow in different directions. You can’t blame yourself for that.

Nate: But I gotta own that I cheated on her. And I feel awful for the pain that I caused her. And now that people are starting to find out about us breaking up, that wound is gonna keep getting reopened. There are gonna be questions about why.

Victoria: Oh, yes. And when people find out that I am the why, does that mean you’re gonna change your mind about us?

Nate: Absolutely not. My mind’s made up. My a1c was up here; now, it’s down with rybelsus.

Victoria: So, anyone who questions why you and elena broke up, that’s gonna be your response?

Nate: Well, these lips can be persuasive.

Victoria: Very.

Nate: Look, I’m not proud of how things went down with elena, but that’s for me to work out. I don’t want you to think I hold you responsible.

Victoria: Mm. I’m a little– little bit responsible.

Nate: For being irresistible.

Victoria: Do you wanna get outta here? Let’s go get a drink.

Nate mm-hmm. Excellent idea.

Victoria: Yeah.

Nate: Yeah.

Victoria: All right.

Devon: Gosh, I never imagined in a million years I’d see them on a dance floor together. I’ll tell you this.

Ashley: [ Laughs ] I know.

Abby: I am surprised that you’re out so late and dancing nonetheless.

Tucker: Are you insinuating that I’m old?

Abby: No, I’m just saying, I don’t know. I mean, you were at dominic’s music class. I thought maybe you’d be exhausted.

Tucker: Mm. It’s true that spending time with my grandson is a new experience for me. But, uh, all that kid energy really invigorated me.

Abby: Well, spend a week with dominic banging on one of those little drums and we’ll see how you feel about it.

Tucker: Is that a challenge from you? I’m game. I would not take a second of it for granted.

Abby: We’ll see.

Tucker: Abby, I know you’re not too keen on me spending any time with your boy or your mother for that matter.

Abby: Can you blame me?

Tucker: No. It’s nice you’re so protective. It’s also nice that you’re willing to tolerate me for the people you love. Even just having a dance with me.

Abby: You’re flattery is transparent.

Tucker: I wish there was some way to convince you, like I’m trying to do with your mother, but I have changed.

Abby: Look, I am out here and I am dancing with you. That’s a big step. So don’t get greedy.

Tucker: Well, I’m a man who does not give up easily when he wants something.

Abby: Something or in this case, someone, my mother.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. Who I love.

Abby: Okay. I think I’m not ready to hear declarations like that, um.

Tucker: I guess, uh, she didn’t tell you that I proposed to her either then.

Tessa: Bellinis and caviar. How decadent.

Mariah: And also very filling.

Tessa: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Do you think that maybe that was enough?

Mariah: Uh, I was wondering if we even really needed an entree or dessert?

Tessa: Yeah. I mean, you know, we could just, um, head home early and relieve sharon.

Mariah: No, absolutely not. This is our date night. The whole point is to remind us that we are grownups with a life outside of bottles and diapers. Everybody has told us to remember to take care of ourselves.

Tessa: Right. It’ll make us better moms to aria. Will you remind me how to do that?

Mariah: We’re gonna start by slowing down, okay? We’re gonna relax. Sip our drinks. Let the evening wash over us. And remember that the only reason that we have our beautiful daughter back at home is because we were two people who fell madly in love and wanted to build a family. And we prayed and we cried and we waited and then aria was in our arms and it all started because of love.

Tessa: I am gonna take care of a few things.

Mariah: I’ll pay the check.

Tessa: Are we really doing this?

Mariah: No question. We are absolutely doing this.

Sally: Do you think she knows? I– I mean– what I mean is do you think the baby senses the conflict around her?

Sharon: Only if you let it get to you. The baby takes her cues from her mother. It’s not like you have to be happy all the time. You know, sadness and confusion, that’s a normal part of any pregnancy.

Sally: Yeah. Well, I’ve definitely had my fair share of stress given the strangeness of our situation.

Sharon: You know, it’s important to try to set aside some of those fears and concerns and enjoy this time. Pregnancy is the one time where it is just you and the baby. You’re her everything. And that’s as intense as that connection gets. Once she’s out in the world, that is gone. You know, I just remembered I– I have to take care of something in the back room before we head out. Would you mind just looking after her for a minute?

Sally: Um, nope. Of– of course. Hi.

Adam: I hate that you feel uncomfortable around me all over again.

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Sally: Look, I’m not uncomfortable around you, adam.

Adam: Sally, I know you. And sharon’s right. You deserve to experience and enjoy this time with a life growing inside of you.

Sally: It’s easier said than done.

Adam: I get it. And I hate that I’m a part of what’s making it hard. I know that you care about nick and you truly deserve to have that affection and support. Truly.

Sally: Thank you.

Adam: But you can’t deny the fact that this baby bonds us. We’re becoming that little girl’s parents. We’re the only people in the world who can understand what that’s like, is us. We’re in this. Together. And not just raising her after she’s born. We should be able to enjoy moments like this. Seeing a super cute baby without feeling self-conscious or uncomfortable. I want that for you. But I’m being honest, I want that for myself too.

Chance: You know, when I saw you earlier, you weren’t nearly ready to accept the fact that your mother was alive and now you’re just fully on board.

Summer: Yeah, now I am. Before I– I wasn’t able to wrap my head around it. I mean, kyle had just told me, I was still in shock, but… I’ve had some time to think. And I had another conversation with daniel.

Chance: And what did he say?

Summer: It’s just I know my brother. You know, he wouldn’t lie. Not about something like this.

Chance: Yeah. That doesn’t really make sense for him to put you through that.

Summer: And now jack is saying that he has proof and he’s confident enough to share it with you?

Chance: A lot is happening very suddenly.

Summer: Chance, I don’t think that you would’ve come here to hear jack out if you didn’t think that there was something to it. Admit it. You think my mom is alive too.

Chance: Summer, I will be honest with you, if you are honest with me.

Devon: I gotta tell you, ashley, I was very surprised when I heard that you and tucker were moving in together. Just ’cause I know that we both had our ups and downs with him over the years.

Ashley: Yes, we have. Haven’t we?

Devon: Yeah.

Ashley: He continues to surprise me, but lately it’s been in good ways, so.

Devon: That’s good.

Abby: Is it true? Did tucker propose? Please tell me you haven’t said yes.

Tucker: I didn’t know it was supposed to be a secret.

[ Laughs ] I love you and wanna marry you. You’d make me the happiest man in the world if you said yes.

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Nick: Nate nearly sabotaged chancellor-winters while he was there. I mean, if he could turn on devon and lily so easily, what makes you think he’s not gonna turn on us? Vic has never had the best judgment when it comes to the men in her life who are gonna betray her.

Victor: First of all, nate is not ashland locke, not billy boy abbott and not jt. And victoria has eyes wide open. To be honest with you, I find it ironic that you would question your sister’s relationships, whereas you lash out at anyone who looks and scans at your relationship with sally spectra. And by the way, for whatever it is worth, I think both dalliances will end soon.

Nick: Well, you are wrong.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Nick: Yes. Sally and I are solid. I’m not walking away from her. As far as vic is concerned when it comes to nate, if this guy turns out to have no agenda and they’re able to build a healthy relationship that’s built on love and mutual respect, then so be it. But I know that’s not gonna happen.

Summer: You think I don’t wanna get to the truth of what happened to my mom?

Chance: Of course you do. But summer, none of this adds up. I think you’re hiding something from me.

Summer: Chance, I’m telling you, I– I listened to my gut and what my brother is saying, it’s the only thing that makes any sense. My mom is alive. She’s afraid of what’s gonna happen to her when she comes back. The question is, what can we do to help her?

Chance: Did you say we?

Summer: Yes. I mean, jack and kyle, they wanna bring her back so that they can absolve diane. And I get that because they love diane, but I love my mom and I need somebody on my team that’s gonna help me protect her. Please. There’s gotta be a way that she can come back and we can convince everybody that what my brother said that she told him is true. That stark is the one that coerced her into making this move against diane.

Chance: I mean, if I can confirm all the facts, I will do what I can.

Summer: I can’t lose her to prison.

Chance: Who knows? Maybe this new evidence jack found will change everything.

Sally: You’re right. We both need to be here for our baby. And it’s not fair for me to rob you of the joy of becoming a father again.

Adam: Last thing that I want is to be a source of anxiety.

Sally: Look, I’m really sorry that I made things awkward by saying you needed to keep your distance.

Adam: I get it. What you said really hit home. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it because it’s true. I haven’t let go of loving you and I never will.

Sally: Just because I apologized does not mean that you can keep saying that.

Adam: Okay. Will– will you let me finish? Being around you is hard for me and that’s not fair for you. It’s just– you don’t need the extra stress. And like sharon said, the baby can pick up on that.

Sally: Okay. So how– how do we work through this? Because before we know it, this baby is gonna be here.

Adam: Well, we have to find a way to get through this together for the baby’s sake and for the future of our family, however non-traditional that may be.

Sally: But the question is, can we do that? I mean, do you really think that you can honor this baby and still respect my boundaries?

Adam: You don’t think that I can do that, do you?

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[ Nate groaning ]

Nate: That was, uh–

Victoria: No, let’s– let’s not analyze it.

[ Nate laughing ] Or name it.

Nate: Mm-hmm. Now, where were we?

Victoria: Where were we?

[ Victoria laughing ]

Ashley: I didn’t tell you about the proposal because it’s not real. It’s just something that tucker came up with. You know, he wanted to steal jack and diane’s thunder. That’s all.

Abby: That sounds like an elaborate scheme.

Ashley: Well, you know, for a second I thought it would be fun to kinda mess with jack and diane. But you know, it’s something I barely considered.

Abby: Barely?

Ashley: I didn’t accept his proposal, so.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. She turned me down. Everything she said is right, except for one part, the proposal was genuine. I was just hoping that the fake engagement would turn into the real thing and– and we’d get married for the right reasons this time.

Ashley: Well, it’s a moot point because there is no engagement. Real, fake or otherwise.

Abby: Well, that’s a relief.

Devon: Yeah. It’d be a little fast.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] No, we’re not exactly strangers and we’ve been there before. Right? Listen, if I had my way, I would blow her mind with the most spectacular proposal ever where she couldn’t say no. Well, don’t worry, it’s not gonna happen tonight. They’re gonna be no giant engagement rings descending from the ceiling or a choir of rock stars singing “at last.” Not that I would like that.

Devon: Well, yeah, that’s good though. It’s not happening.

Tucker: Should we?

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: Yeah.

Ashley: Okay.

Tucker: We’re gonna let you guys have your night.

Ashley: Nice seeing you.

Devon: Sure. It’s good to see you guys, too.

Ashley: Cheers.

Ashley: Congratulations.

Tucker: Cheers. Good night.

Devon: Good night. I don’t know how to feel about that.

Abby: Uh, I know exactly how I feel. It’s so weird.

Tessa: Oh, how lucky are we?

Mariah: The luckiest. We are in love.

Tessa: We have a beautiful baby at home.

Mariah: Who is being safely taken care of by my mother.

Tessa: With a village to help us so that we get to enjoy this amazing experience.

Mariah: Motherhood.

Tessa: Oh, uh, I meant booking a room and having sex in this spur of the moment just to remind us how hot we are.

[ Tessa laughing ]

Mariah: Oh, right, that too.

Tessa: I wanna do this again. Book a room on our date night. Neither of us were raised by parents who loved us or each other. And I just, um, really want that for our daughter.

Mariah: She’s gonna have it. She is gonna know what a romantic and loving equal partnership looks like. And we are gonna raise a wonderful little girl who is gonna mature into an amazing woman.

Tessa: Just like her mother.

[ Both laughing ]

Chance: Now I have been honest with you, summer. Why don’t you return the favor?

Summer: What do you mean?

Chance: What have you and daniel been arguing about? Every time I see you, the tension is just really thick.

Summer: I mean, we thought that our mom was dead and that my mother-in-law murdered her. It’s a pretty tense situation, you know? And then I found out that he saw our mom and didn’t immediately tell me. It’s not just one thing. It’s a lot. And I guess, sometimes, you take it out on the people that you’re closest to, right?

Chance: Or you two have known about phyllis for longer than you’ve led on.

Summer: Why would you think that?

Chance: I saw you two arguing at crimson lights. And daniel was just as evasive as you just were when I asked him if everything was okay.

Summer: Honestly, chance, I haven’t wanted to get into it with well-meaning people. And I imagine maybe he’s feeling the same way.

Chance: Yeah, maybe. He sidestep my concern with a lot of pointed questions about diane and the case. I mean, I just felt like he was pulling for information.

Summer: That would make sense, right? Because we thought that our mom had been murdered and you’re a detective.

Chance: Sure. And at the time, I thought he was concerned about diane getting off somehow, right? You know, your mother’s murderer wouldn’t be punished. But now I’m thinking, it makes a lot more sense if at that time, he knew phyllis was alive. He was concerned about diane going to jail over a crime she didn’t commit.

Summer: So maybe he did know then.

Chance: And you know what, all your little hypothetical questions seem a lot less hypothetical if you already believed that she was alive.

Summer: What’s your point, chance?

Chance: Were you two trying to figure out how to handle this? How to deal with the fact that your mother framed diane and murdered stark?

Summer: That is quite a theory.

Chance: You said you want my help, summer. Having all of the facts, especially with a case this complicated, would go a long way if you’re helping me help you. And I think there’s a lot more to this story that I haven’t heard yet.

Tucker: They seem to be having a nice time.

Ashley: Yes. And I’m very happy for them. But I’m not happy that you told abby about your proposal.

Tucker: Ah, it’s all in clean fun.

Ashley: Oh, yeah. Coming up with fake engagements to torture jack and diane because we’re so mature.

Tucker: No, I consider it uh, finding unique ways to earn your love and respect. I know you. I know how to make you smile. I can use your help on one thing though.

Ashley: Well, how novel. You’re asking my opinion before you take action.

Tucker: What kind of proposal would you like?.

Ashley: Whoa. Whoa. Slow things down, buddy. I mean, you haven’t even moved your socks into my room yet.

Tucker: I’m– I’m not talking about tomorrow. I just, you know, I like to plan ahead. And I can see where this is going.

Ashley: Danger. Seriously. To have that kind of confidence. Dangerous.

Tucker: Okay. Let’s say there was a man and this man wanted to marry you and he were to propose to you. What would you prefer?

Ashley: I don’t want your marriage–

Tucker: Humor me.

Ashley: Shh. Well, I can tell you what I don’t want.

Tucker: All right, let’s start there.

Ashley: Okay. I don’t want anything flashy or extravagant.

Tucker: Fantastic. That eliminates most of the items on my list.

Ashley: Yeah, I figured. But you know, I like surprises, so that might be nice. I think it would have to be something intimate, meaningful to the relationship that I share with this imaginary man. That’s all I would need.

Summer: I don’t know why you’re interrogating me. Chance, if you don’t wanna help me, then just don’t, okay?

Chance: Summer, I do wanna help, but none of this is adding up. Do you know what would convince me that all this is true? If someone other than daniel could confirm this story. If there was someone else who saw or spoke with phyllis. You know, I haven’t been completely sold on this whole phyllis being alive thing because there’s one part of the story that doesn’t really make sense to me. It’s hard for me to believe that she would reach out to daniel and not you. I mean, if anything, I think she’d reach out to you first.

Summer: You don’t think that that stings? My mom and I were fighting.

Chance: I understand you were on the outs. I get that, but your connection was always so strong. And the idea of her letting you believe that she was dead. You saw her too, didn’t you? And you kept that from your husband. You were prepared to let his mother go on trial for a murder you knew she didn’t commit.

Adam: I know that I need to deal with my feelings and let go of the fantasy that there’s a future for us romantically. That part’s obvious. And I’m gonna be an adult. I’m gonna do the hard emotional work because nothing is more important than caring for this baby.

Sally: Thank you. If you really mean it.

Adam: I do.

Sally: Okay. Then, we’ll figure out the rest.

Sharon: Well, that took a little bit longer than I thought, but thank you for looking after her.

Sally: Yeah, of course. She was an angel. I hope our daughter has a similar temperament. Anyway, I should get going. Bye.

Sharon: Everything okay?

Adam: Uh, not yet, but we’ll get there. You celebrating something important?

Sharon: Uh, yeah. Actually, I thought the bottle was from you. There was no name on the card.

Adam: Oh, well, in that case, it’s from me.

Sharon: Yeah. Liar.

Adam: Well, I wish I thought of it because I owe you for our friendship, especially through all of this. I know that you didn’t just go in the back to get some work done. I know you were just giving us some space. It’s a really good vintage, sharon. You should enjoy it.

Sharon: Yeah, I know. The vendor just sounds so familiar to me and yet I can’t place it.

Adam: Well, what did the card say?

Sharon: It said, “memories are what life is made of.”

Adam: Sounds like a secret admirer from the past, hm?

Nick: Next week on the young and the restless…

Elena: Would you look at this? The two of you together and you have clothes on.

Billy: Ashley might be planning a coup.

Nick: Is this like a smudge of paint or something?

Sharon: I’m sure it came like that.

Nick: I hate to say it, but it kinda looks like blood.

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Mariah: We’re here.

Sharon: Hi. There they are.

Tessa: Hi.

Sharon: Hi. Oh, my goodness. Look at this sweet little angel. She’s so beautiful. Could she be more perfect?

Mariah: Uh, well, looks can be deceiving. Remember this is your first time alone with her and she can be a handful.

Sharon: Oh, not this little sweetie.

Tessa: Oof. Count down to the wake-up call.

Mariah: Mm-hmm.

Sharon: Okay, you guys don’t scare me. We are going to have a great time and I’m ready for whatever the evening brings.

Christine: Okay, so have you turned up anything else? Anything new come to light? I am looking for anything else I can use in court.

Chance: I am re-evaluating all the evidence, doing a deeper dive. Trying to follow up on some new leads as well.

Christine: Then chance, we need to go back over this entire investigation. Maybe there’s something we overlooked. If we’re gonna win this case, I need a rock solid prosecution.

Chance: Yeah, of course. I mean, I’m turning over every stone, but… what’s with this new attitude? I thought you were feeling confident about this trial.

Christine: I am. It’s just michael’s latest strategy is a real doozy. God, of all the defenses I thought he would try, the last thing I ever expected him to claim was that the deceased is still alive.

Chance: Yeah.

Tucker: Look at that one. Banging away at them bongos. He’s got perfect time.

Ashley: He’s so adorable. I’m so impressed that you were able to stay that whole time. Especially considering it was maracas day.

Tucker: Well, it gave it a latin flair.

Ashley: Did it give you a headache? Did you tell everybody, all the grown-ups that you were a big fancy music producer?

Tucker: No, I didn’t have to, the teacher recognized me.

Ashley: Really?

Tucker: Yeah. Even played one of my old tunes for the kids to rattle along to. Next time, I’m gonna bring a playlist. Tucker mccall’s greatest hits.

Ashley: Next time?

Tucker: Hmm. I loved it. I’m thinking of becoming a regular.

Ashley: Okay, seriously. Who are you? Because the tucker mccall that I used to know would never have the patience to sit through a toddler’s music class with maracas. So, what’s come over you?

Tucker: You, wonderful you.

Abby: Can you believe how quickly dominic crashed? That music play group just wore him out.

Devon: Oh, I know. Exercising all that talent is bound to tire him out.

Abby: Oh, yeah. Well, I’m sure his grandpa is probably exhausted too.

Devon: Yeah. I was very surprised that tucker wanted to come and hang out in class today.

Abby: Yeah, louise said that he was already there when they got there. That he stayed the whole entire class. He was riveted the whole time and that he was, like, taking pictures and recording video.

Devon: He’s like a proud grandpa.

Abby: Okay. Can you believe this? I mean, tucker playing the role of doting grandpa? I don’t know. I mean, at first, I thought that maybe this was all just part of a plan to get you to forgive him or some sort of scheme to win my mom back, but maybe he actually wants to be a real part of dominic’s life and yours.

Devon: Yeah, I think he does. He’s definitely been putting forth the effort and he seems more sincere about it these days than he has before, so. I don’t know, maybe your mom’s having a positive effect on him.

Abby: But do you think it’s actually possible that tucker is a changed man?

Devon: Hey, anything is possible, right?

Abby: I want nothing more to be true. But I just– I can’t trust it. I’m afraid that all of this is part of some con to win my mom back. And screw her over even worse this time.

Kyle: Okay, we’re in. Now what?

Jack: I don’t even know what we’re looking for, but I guarantee you, we will know it when we see it. When migraine strikes, you’re faced with a choice.

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Chance: Yeah, this new defense strategy is definitely surprising. You can’t charge her with murder if there’s no murder. I didn’t see that one coming.

Christine: Which is why we need to be doubly sure where our evidence stands and where we need to shore up. It’s all highly incriminating, but it’s mostly circumstantial.

Chance: Well, we have the physical fight. We have an outraged diane who was threatening a woman who ends up dead a few hours later. We have the letter that phyllis wrote and the voicemail that she left michael.

Christine: In what was probably her last call? And phyllis was clearly leaving a cry for help.

Chance: Her cell phone wasn’t recovered in the fire, but we are reaching out to the phone company to see if she reached out to anybody else. I think it’s ironic that she voiced her fear of diane to michael, who ends up being her defense attorney.

Christine: Yeah, which makes me wonder how he could believe in her innocence so passionately.

Chance: Maybe it’s because all of our evidence goes squarely to motive. There’s no direct proof of murder.

Christine: What about the strychnine that was purchased under diane’s name?

Chance: Well, unfortunately, there is no record of her receiving it by delivery or picking it up. And there’s no prints on the vial either.

Christine: Then how did she get it in her possession? And how did she touch the vial without leaving fingerprints? Obviously, she used gloves.

Chance: I mean, that’s the only way. But why would she think she needed gloves? And more to the point, after she used the poison and achieved her goal, why did she keep the vial?

Christine: God, see, it’s– it’s discrepancies like these that can give a jury, reasonable doubt.

Chance: Yeah. There are enough holes in this case to give michael some leverage with a jury. I mean, maybe there is something to the possibility to an extreme setup. Should I look into that?

Christine: Wait, are you starting to buy the thought that phyllis is still alive?

Chance: I think it’s a stretch. I think we should keep looking into stark. If diane and stark were working together, then maybe he crossed her. There could be something there. I don’t know, but I know there’s more to the story than what we know.

Christine: Okay, look, I am open to the fact that diane had a co-conspirator. I mean, there are elements here that she couldn’t have done it alone. Oh, god, and what about the leak at the department? I mean, someone spoke about the murder weapon. No one on the outside knew about the scissors. So we have to plug that hole A.S.A.P.

[ Phone chiming ]

Chance: Oh, excuse me one second. I gotta take this. Yeah.

Kyle: Michael hit the jackpot when he linked stark’s P.O. Box to this place.

Jack: He did. I wish they still had security footage from that period. At least the manager told me he rented this room to a spencer jenkins.

Kyle: He used mom’s last name and reversed his initials. J.S. To S.J. Not much of a con man after all.

Jack: At least I talked him into letting us in here.

Kyle: How much did that cost you?

Jack: I don’t know what the going rate is, but I paid a lot more. Here. One of these.

Kyle: Oh, you’re not too bad at this detective thing. You’ve thought of everything.

Jack: We can’t overlook anything. No matter how small, no matter how seemingly inconsequential. Start looking.

Kyle: I know a lot of time has passed since stark was here and we don’t even know if phyllis was with him. The motel staff has probably cleaned this place multiple times, not to mention all the guests checking in and out.

Jack: True, but we still could find something. This isn’t exactly the grand phoenix. I’m sure their housekeeping department is not meticulous. All we need to do is find something phyllis left behind that we can pull dna from and we prove that she’s still alive and that your mother is innocent.

Abby: I’m not trying to minimize tucker’s affection for you or for dominic. Don’t get me wrong. I’m just saying wherever he’s concerned, caution is not a bad idea.

Devon: I completely agree with you. I’ve had my guard up since he showed up to town and put a plant in our company. You know? But his priorities have seemed to have changed since he sold his company. And regardless of how we feel, he and your mom are getting a lot closer.

Abby: I’m afraid you’re right. My mom never would have moved him into the abbott house unless there’s something more going on between them. Is everything okay? Are you late for a meeting or something?

Devon: Yeah. No, I’m waiting for a package. But, how do you really feel about this? About them progressing? You know, if they keep moving forward into a real serious relationship? And it’s your mom and my dad.

Ashley: So, you’re in such a great mood because of me?

Tucker: Not quite that simple. I’m a very complex person, as you know.

Ashley: Oh, yes, I definitely know that. So then why are you in such a good mood?

Tucker: I don’t know. Seeing dom’s musical gifts really uplifted me. And then there’s your invitation to me.

Ashley: Huh? What invitation was that?

Tucker: I seem to recall you inviting me to move from the guest room to your bedroom.

Ashley: Oh, yeah. That invitation.

Tucker: Yes, yes, yes, that invitation. I, um…

[ Ashley laughing ] I haven’t had a chance to pack my stuff up, but if you’d rather I go slowly, I can just move a few pairs of skivvies down with me.

Ashley: Oh, I like slowly. But I think we could do better than just skivvies.

Diane: Oh, hello love birds. I hope you enjoyed your walk. I can’t wait to be out there joining you, getting my steps around the neighborhood.

Ashley: Don’t get your hopes up. Not with that ankle monitor on. Actually, maybe you should give it a shot and see how quickly they throw you back in jail.

Diane: Sorry, it’s not going to happen. Besides, what would you and tucker do without jack and me around to set an example of what true love and happiness really looks like?

Tucker: Okay. Why don’t we head upstairs and pick up where we left off?

Ashley: Yeah. Actually, I could think of a better idea. Look, why don’t we leave the house entirely and get away from this insanity?

Diane: Oh, wait, wait. No, no, no. Don’t– don’t go so quickly. I was about to go through these bridal magazines. You see, I do have a wedding to plan. And I have to pick out the perfect dress for when I become mrs. Jack abbott. Hey, ashley, maybe you can help me.

I have type 2 diabetes,

Mariah: Can you believe it? It’s our first official date night since becoming moms.

Tessa: Thank you for babysitting, sharon. Uh, are you sure you’re up for it?

Sharon: Am I up for it? I think the real question here is, are you? You two seem a little nervous to me.

Mariah: Nervous. No, get out of here. That’s crazy. Um, just so you know, you have plenty of extra bottles in case she wakes up hungry.

Tessa: Oh, yeah, and her bunny is in her carrier. It really helps calm her down when she gets fussy.

Mariah: Oh, and I almost forgot, you made sure that the car seat base is installed properly, right?

Sharon: Relax. In fact, one of G.C.P.D’s finest was in today and I had him take a look at it. Because, um, somehow I knew you would ask.

Mariah: Okay, good. Well, I’m glad chance had a moment to spare.

Sharon: Actually, it wasn’t chance. But I could ask him to come by here and just double-check it if it makes you more comfortable.

Mariah: No, no, it’s– it’s fine. I’m sorry. I know we’re being overbearing.

Tessa: It’s our first night away from aria since she’s been born. And you know, all she’s ever known is– is us and being with us.

Mariah: And we’re not worried about you. I mean, you’re basically the best mom on the planet and you have tons of baby experience. Although, it’s been a minute.

Sharon: Oh, my gosh. Relax, will you? Watching after a baby is like riding a bike. You never forget.

Mariah: I’ve never seen you ride a bike.

Tessa: But you have been through this experience many times. For us, it’s just, uh, I mean, every day suddenly we have to develop this new skill just to catch up with whatever aria has learned that day. I mean, as opposed to who she was last week.

Mariah: I can’t wait for that to taper off. I just feel like she’s learning way too much, way too fast.

Sharon: Really, mariah? Because this is only the beginning. That gets even worse. Your kids continue learning more and more.

Mariah: Okay. How do you keep up?

Sharon: You don’T. You just hold on for dear life and then, one day, they pick up and go to the university of michigan and rarely call you again.

Mariah: Okay, so I’m guessing faith hasn’t called in a couple of days.

Tessa: Maybe we should stay home tonight. I mean, what if we miss something?

Mariah: Yeah. You know, mom, uh, maybe we should just stay with aria. We could go home, we could take a nap, you know, save up that energy for aria’s next big surprise.

Tessa: I mean, you’re right. I mean, what if there’s an emergency, we don’t want to be all tired and worn out–

Sharon: No, I won’t hear of this. Date night is happening. That’s it.

Chance: We got a new development.

Christine: What happened?

Chance: So, remember the night of the gala, I had a stakeout, right? And I was frustrated as hell because by the time I got to the athletic club, phyllis had already been poisoned, collapsed, taken by the E.M.T.’S. All that.

Christine: Yeah, right. But what’s the new development?

Chance: It turns out the guys I was supposed to be watching couldn’t have been anywhere near that spot that night. Chicago P.D. Had already picked them up. And here’s the kicker. The call that sent me out there in the first place came in the very same day from a phone line at the athletic club. It was one of my cases so I personally had to follow up on it.

Christine: So, what you’re saying is someone wanted you far away from the event that night.

Kyle: Nothing. Nothing at all. I don’t even know what we’re looking for anymore.

Jack: What do you make of this?

Kyle: Long red hairs. What does that prove? I’m sure a lot of redheads rent motel rooms.

Jack: No, that’s true, but it’s something we can work with. This is a dna sample. All we have to do is compare that to a sample from a close relative.

Kyle: Summer.

Jack: Exactly. Can you find something of hers? A hairbrush, a water bottle? Something we can pull dna from.

Kyle: That shouldn’t be a problem.

Jack: Good. Maybe we just caught a break.

Kyle: Okay.

Diane: Diane abbott. Mrs. Diane jenkins abbott. No, I– I should probably drop the jenkins. I should ask you to be my maid of honor. Wouldn’t you love standing next to me–

Ashley: You know what I would love to do…

Tucker: Ah, ah, ah. Here we go.

Ashley: I can’t take any more of you.

Diane: Bye.

Ashley: I can’t stand her. Why did you take me out of there? I just wanna kill her.

Tucker: I know I wanna kill her. Let’s kill her.

Ashley: Oh, shut up. Mm.

Tucker: Let’s go somewhere and celebrate.

Ashley: What are we celebrating?

Tucker: ‘Cause we can go somewhere and celebrate together.

Ashley: Okay, let’s go.

Devon: What’s so funny?

Abby: Well, apparently, um, it’s from one of the dads in dominic’s music group. Tucker was a big hit in the music class today.

Devon: Really? How so?

Abby: Well, the teacher recognized tucker and he played one of his old songs for the kids.

Devon: Gosh.

Abby: Okay. What is up with this package? You’re very concerned with it. What are you waiting for?

Devon: I’m waiting for the courier.

Abby: Oh, you’re waiting for your courier. That’s very fancY.

Devon: What do you mean?

Abby: Uh, most people have a delivery guy deliver their package and you have a courier. Ooh.

Devon: Gosh. Really? You’re making fun of me. You’re an abbott and a newman and you own the most popular restaurant in town and you live in a penthouse that looks over the city, so… you wanna talk who’s fancy? Look in the mirror.

Abby: Oh, maybe so. But my packages are delivered by a delivery guy. Not a courier. Devon: Oh, yeah.

Abby: Not a courier. I’m so fancy.

Devon: This is a very special package. So it requires some professional assistance.

Abby: A special package?

Devon: That’s right.

Abby: Ooh, could it be a gift? Devon, you shouldn’t have. Oh, is it jewelry?

Devon: It is not jewelry. No.

Abby: It’s not jewelry, okay. Is it keys to a brand new car?

Devon: No.

Abby: Ooh, a boat? A boat? Did you buy us a yacht?

Devon: Yes, I did.

Abby: You did?

Devon: How’d you know? They’re gonna deliver it right to the front door.

Abby: I love it. Ooh, or it could be something for dominic. Maybe that big stuffed elephant that we saw last week.

Devon: It’s not that, but that’s a great idea because he would love it.

Abby: He would love it. But I don’t know if there’s enough space in his room for it.

Devon: What are you trying to say? We need a bigger house.

Abby: Hm. Maybe. I mean, I don’t know. Not right now. I mean I love that we have this penthouse overlooking the city. But dominic, well, he might need a yard. You know, he loves the chancellor mansion. He loves the– the grounds and the pond and– and all of the things.

Devon: Okay. So, you’re saying we need to get a place like the chancellor mansion?

Abby: I’m just planting a seed because I think that our growing boy needs a lot of room.

Devon: Well, I agree with you. So the seed has been planted. I’ll think about it.

[ Knock on door ]

Abby: Oh, it’s your courier?

Devon: Oh, it’s my fancy courier.

Abby: It’s your fancy courier.

Devon: Something I’ve been waiting for my whole life is here.

[ Abby sighing ]

Devon: Thank you.

If you, like many people,

Sharon: I mean it, you two are not changing your plans. You are going on that date night tonight.

Mariah: Okay. But mom–

Sharon: No buts. Look as new moms, it’s important that you learn to take time out for yourselves. It’s gonna make you better parents and it’s the only way you’re gonna stay sane. And aria does deserve sane parents, wouldn’t you say? Besides, it’s way too early for you two to become helicopter moms?

Tessa: Oh, no. Mariah and I would never turn into those overprotecting, overbearing parents. Would we?

Mariah: No, nO. Well, no, way.

Sharon: Okay, you guys get out of here, would you? Go out and have a wonderful time. Aria and I are gonna be just fine. I promise you, you have nothing to worry about. Look, I’ve got it all planned. We’re gonna hang out here for a little while and then it’s back to my place for a girl’s night. Dinner, a bath, and some bedtime stories. We are going to have so much fun, aren’t we, aria? We are going to bond and play and really get to know each other.

Tessa: Oh, well.

Mariah: I guess we’re gonna have to force ourselves to have fun.

Tessa: But please, please call us if you need us.

Mariah: Or if aria needs anything.

Tessa: Oh, and have your camera ready because if she does something cute, can you please just send us–

Mariah: And she does cute stuff all the time.

Sharon: Okay, bye. Stay out as late as you want and have a good time. Look at you. You’re so adorable. We’re gonna have so much fun. Yeah, I’m gonna make you a really yummy dinneR. We’re gonna have a bath. Yeah, we’re gonna have a good time together.

Abby: Is it what I think it is?

Devon: You have to be more specific.

Abby: Open it, open, open it. It’s a court document. I knew it, ah.

Devon: It is official. My name is devon hamilton winters.

Abby: It’s just– it’s such a beautiful gesture. I love it.

Devon: Are you getting emotional?

Abby: I love the deep love that you have for neil. And you always find a way to honor him. Keeping hamilton as your middle name, you’re keeping harmony alive in your heart. You’re a very special man.

Devon: Oh, baby. You’re a very special woman. Well, I think it’s very cute when you get sentimental like this.

Abby: Are you making fun of me?

Devon: I’m not making fun of you. No. I actually find you very attractive right now.

Abby: Oh, what should we do about it?

Devon: I have a few ideas.

Abby: Oh, so do I. I think you should take me here and now.

Devon: Well, you don’t have to tell me twice.

Abby: To the neil winters jazz lounge so we can celebrate your new name.

Devon: Fair enough. That’s a good idea.

Christine: So that tip call very well could have come from diane herself. The last thing she would have wanted was a detective like you anywhere near a party where she was gonna plan a murder.

Chance: Except it was a male caller. Brings us right back to stark. He took care of getting me out of the way. Christine, stark, and diane could have been in this together, right? He was in charge of putting up the smoke screen so their plan could go off without a hitch.

Christine: It’s possible. It’s also possible that that false tip was just a coincidence.

Chase: Are you still hung up on the idea that diane and diane alone committed this crime? I– I gotta tell you, I’m not so sure anymore.

[ Diane sighing ]

[ Diane sighing ]

Diane: Hey, phyllis! I know you’re out there somewhere and believe me, you will be found!

[ Diane sighing ] I used to wait to run my dishwasher

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Mariah: Okay, we said that we weren’t gonna be those parents. You know, the ones that need to check up on their kid, every few seconds.

Tessa: Yes. Yes, we did. Uh, but we made that promise before we met aria, the most special baby in the whole world. Oh, I can just see how it happens. It happens so easily.

Mariah: Yeah. Do you think this happens to everybody once they have a kid in their lives?

Abby: Look who it is.

Devon: It’s the new moms.

Abby: Let me guess. This is your first time out since baby, am I right?

Tessa: Is it too soon?

Mariah: You don’t suppose aria feels abandoned, do you?

Devon: Abandoned? No, of course not.

Abby: No. I mean, it’s only natural to feel a little bit nervous but it’s definitely not too soon.

Devon: Yeah. You have to enjoy your nights out. You’re new parents. Would you like to join us in the jazz lounge?

Mariah: Oh, sure, maybe.

Tessa: Yeah, later.

Abby: Okay, that was not even a little bit convincing. But trust me, I get it. It’s hard enough to focus on each other when all you can think about is that little baby at home.

Tessa: You’re so right.

Abby: Trust me, I get it. I’ve been there.

Devon: Baby steps, you two. The first hurdle is leaving the house and then before you know, we’ll be double dating before they go to preschool.

Abby: All right. Well, you know where we’ll be.

Devon: Yeah, join us if you want.

Mariah: Thank you, guys.

Abby: Have a good night.

Tessa and mariah: Bye.

Tessa: Oh, my gosh.

Mariah: Oh, isn’t she a sweetie?

Tessa: Oh, she’s so beautiful. Look at this one.

Mariah: Oh, my god, the bow. Okay, I wanna see that video that you took earlier. Oh, my goodness.

Christine: You’re not confident in our case anymore? Why not?

Chase: There’s too many holes, damn it.

Christine: Look, it may be circumstantial, but the evidence against diane is still very damning.

Chance: The more I learn, the more plausible it seems that phyllis and stark were in on this together. I mean they could have conspired to turn the tables on diane and frame her for murder. That’s the exact same thing diane did when she faked her death, right? It sounds like the kind of insane plan that stark and phyllis would come up with.

Christine: Don’t say you’re getting sucked into michael and jack’s hail mary to protect diane. Please chance, just look at the evidence.

Chance: I am looking at the evidence. You just said it’s all circumstantial.

Christine: Just because I want our case to be stronger doesn’t mean I doubt its veracity. I believe diane is guilty. What I doubt is that phyllis is somehow alive.

Chance: You don’t think she’d do that?

Christine: Phyllis could be ruthless and vindictive. I know that better than anyone. But all those years ago when diane faked her death, she was desperate, her back was against the wall. She was jobless. She was broke. She had nowhere else to turn. With phyllis, she was just simply ticked off at a few people in our lives. It’s not nearly the same level of panic and fury.

Chance: But you don’t think phyllis would take it that far?

Christine: Chance, I know phyllis would do anything to punish her enemies. I was a firsthand eyewitness to that. But no, I do not believe she would do that at the expense of hurting or losing her children.

Kyle: When do you think we’ll hear back from the lab?

Jack: I paid a hefty bonus to have the results expedited. We should know very soon.

Kyle: I’m glad I found that hairbrush, summer left in my car. If her hair and the strand of red hair we found in the motel show a family connection, then we’ll have our proof that she was in that room and that phyllis is probably alive.

Jack: How’s summer handling the news about phyllis?

Kyle: I honestly don’t know. She’s withdrawn and distant. No matter how hard I try, I can’t get through to her.

Jack: It’s got to be such a confusing time. My heart goes out to her.

Kyle: I want to help her, but there’s just so much I don’t understand.

Jack: Like what?

Kyle: I don’t know, there’s this tension between her and her brother. I caught them in a heated argument earlier. I don’t know if she’s processing the news that phyllis is alive or if she’s so deep in denial that she’s afraid to have hope.

Jack: If these dna results are what I suspect, it’ll go a long way toward turning summer around.

Kyle: Yeah, I hope so. Look, I am trying so hard to have an open mind, but the longer my wife suffers, I’m getting pretty pissed off at phyllis. How can she put her daughter through this? Especially after berating my mom for doing it to me.

Jack: Phyllis was determined that we not let diane back into our lives. But you’re right. It doesn’t begin to justify what she did.

Diane: Well, did you find anything? Please tell me it’s good news.

Jack: Hopefully, we’ll hear something soon.

Tessa: What is it?

Mariah: I don’t know. But you feel it too, don’t you?

Tessa: Yeah, something’s off, but not between us. We’re good, right?

Mariah: No. No, we’re– we’re solid.

Tessa: Yeah, something just feels kind of strange.

Mariah: I don’t know what it is, but it doesn’t feel like it used to. Maybe that it’s we’re more grown up or something. I mean, I’m sitting here debating whether or not to get a drink. I might just get a club soda.

Tessa: Yeah. No, me too. Because what if aria needs us? I mean, we can’t be all boozed up. We have to be responsible adults. Oh, damn, she’s probably missing us right now.

Mariah: Okay, tessa, we are doing it again. We’re making everything about her. What happened to us?

Tessa: Aria happened. Everything is about her because she deserves that.

Sharon: Ooh, aria, look at this. A surprise delivery. Isn’t that exciting? I wonder what it is. Let’s see. Oh, wow, champagne. How fun. And it’s nowhere near my birthday. So, I wonder who this is from? A card. “Memories are what life is made of.”

Devon: I feel closer to you than ever, dad. And I promise to honor your name in every way that I can and always make you proud. I love you.

Tucker: What?

Ashley: Hello there. What a surprise to find you guys here.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: How you guys doing?

Abby: Oh, my gosh. You look so pretty.

Ashley: So do you.

Abby: Wait, this is a coincidence, isn’t it? Right? Or was this planned?

Tucker: I’m innocent in this.

Ashley: Yeah, it was my idea. We didn’t know you were gonna be here.

Devon: Can we join you for a drink?

Ashley: Yeah.

Abby: Sure.

Devon: Why not? Yeah.

Ashley: Great, thank you.

Abby: Well, uh, tucker, I hear you made quite the impression at dominic’s music class today.

Tucker: Oh, man, I had a ball. I was so proud of my talented little grandson.

Ashley: He did. He came home bragging saying that dom is a musical genius, of course.

Abby: Oh, well, no argument for me there.

Tucker: Did you hear that? Oh, and, uh, several of the parents and one of the nannies made a point of telling me what a wonderfully supportive mother you are. So, you’ve made a good impression.

Abby: Well, that’s really cool to hear.

Ashley: I see champagne. Are we crashing a celebration?

Devon: Yeah. Actually, we are celebrating something pretty big.

Ashley: Yeah, what is it?

Devon: As of today, I have, uh, officially changed my name to devon hamilton winters.

Ashley: Wow.

Diane: A strand of red hair? I don’t know. That could be a long shot that the dna will even match. So many people come in and out of a hotel room and even if it did match, would it be enough for christine to drop the case?

Jack: It’s a start. We know that stark checked into this motel after phyllis supposedly died. We have the motel records to prove that. And why did he need another room? He had perfectly good accommodations at the grand phoenix.

Kyle: And if there is a match, there’s no plausible way phyllis’s hair could have gotten in that room after she supposedly died.

Jack: Oh, it’s the lab. I’m gonna bet they have results. This is jack abbott. I used to wait to run my dishwasher

Devon: The thought to change my name really hit me the other night when we were all together here after neil’s tribute.

Ashley: It’s a wonderful way to honor a wonderful, wonderful man.

Devon: Thank you. Thank you. I think both of you had already gone home before I told the family I was gonna do it.

Ashley: Oh, definitely, I would have remembered that.

Devon: Yeah. Well, it’s something that I’ve given a lot of thought to since and it means a lot to me, so.

Tucker: In that case, I couldn’t be happier for you, son. I think taking his name is a fitting tribute to him. Sure that, uh, wherever he is, he’s looking down prouder than ever.

Devon: I appreciate you saying that, thank you.

Ashley: Thank you.

Tucker: Thank you very much.

Ashley: Well.

Devon: Well.

Abby: To devon hamilton winters.

Tucker: Devon hamilton winters.

Devon: To new beginnings.

Tucker: Cheers.

Ashley: Cheers.

Devon: Cheers.

Chance: Well, I guess I can just keep an eye on it for right now.

[ Phone ringing ] It’s jack abbott.

Christine: I’m sure he’s out to sell you on the phyllis is alive theory that I shot down.

Chance: Yeah. I should probably hear him out though, right?

Christine: It’s up to you. Just stay focused on the facts.

Chance: Detective chancellor.

Jack: Chance, I assume that christine has filled you in on the latest development.

Chance: Yeah, that phyllis is alive. Summer told me as well, jack. And I really hope you’re not filling her head with false hope just to help diane. Because that would be extremely cruel and I think she’s been through enough. Don’t you think?

Jack: This isn’t false hope. This is as real as it gets. And I have the dna evidence to prove it. Look, if I can do all of this on my own, just think what an actual first-rate detective could accomplish.

Sharon: Look at this, aria. This is a very expensive bottle of champagne. Now, this is the good stuff. You won’t be able to appreciate it for many, many years, but I wonder who sent this. It’s a very expensive vintage. I need to know who’s being so generous and kind so I can at least thank them.

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