Young & The Restless Transcript
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Jack: That would be the third time that you’ve moved those.
Diane: This is my first thanksgiving as your wife in your family home.
Jack: In our family home.
Diane: Well, I just want it to be perfect.
Jack: No one is keeping score. It’s thanksgiving day, the one day of the year we set judgments aside, we put battles on hold, and we come together in gratitude and unity. What could be better than that?
Diane: Have you met your sister?
Jack: Oh.
Diane: Last year at this time, she was on a mission to run me out of town.
Jack: But on the day of thanks, when the whole family was here, she showed restraint.
Diane: Well, a little. And only with a lot of arm twisting on your part. I mean, I was scared during the meal that she would stab me with a fork.
Jack: But she didn’t, and that’s the magic of the holiday.
Diane: [Laughs]
Jack: Hey, think about it. Think about how much things have changed between the two of you since twelve months ago.
Ashley: Things have changed for whom? You mean diana and me?
Jack: I was just reflecting on how your relationship has progressed.
Ashley: Yeah, I suppose that’s true. I mean, who would have guessed that I would owe you a debt of gratitude, diane, for saving my life. Although I still think there’s a part of you that would have preferred me to choke to death on a grape.
Diane: [Chuckles]
Ashley: Huh?
Diane: Course not. Of course not. And besides, jack’s right. We’re on the same team now.
Ashley: Another one of those things that nobody would believe, even me.
Jack: We’re all working toward the same goal– protecting jabot from a possible attack from your about-to-be-ex-husband.
Ashley: I know. I know. Two other things I couldn’t possibly imagine happening– that I’d actually marry tucker and then leave him on our honeymoon
Jack: Because of your incredible loyalty to this family that brought on your realization that tucker is the ass we all thought he was.
Ashley: Okay! All right. Thank you so much for that.
Jack: Look, can we just not talk about tucker or what he has planned for one day? Just focus on the things for which we are grateful.
Ashley: Right. Um… I’d actually like to invite tucker for thanksgiving dinner.
Audra: Yeah, I was surprised you reached out. After the way we left things, I wasn’t sure I’d ever hear from you again.
Kyle: Yeah, I think my emotions got the better of me last time we spoke. We both did.
Audra: Yeah, you’re right. I was a little hesitant to meet with you today. I wasn’t sure what I’d be walking into.
Kyle: I think we had too much of a connection to leave things the way we did.
Audra: Huh. So, now is when you tell me, in a less emotional way, why you backed out of a plan you agreed to only a few days ago.
Kyle: No.
Audra: Because I don’t need to be let down gently, kyle. I prefer the direct approach. So tell me– what’s on your mind?
Kyle: I want back in.
Victoria: Mom, hi. I hope you’re having a good visit with aunt casey. Give her my love. Look, I don’t want to interrupt your quality sister time, but would you give me a call when you get a chance? I could really use your advice.
Nikki: Water. Thank god. How much vodka did she pop into me? Haven’t felt like this in a long, long time. I never wanted to ever again. Claire! Why are you doing this to me?
Nikki: No. No, I can’T. Why is she doing this to me? Claire, or whoever she is, she wants me to suffer. She knows my weakness. No, not weakness. Disease. It’s a disease. Okay. You know how to do this. One day at a time. One minute… at a time.
Claire: Oh, mrs. Newman, I’m so sorry.
Victoria: No. That’s okay, claire. I thought you were headed out west with my mother. Something about going to see your aunt?
Claire: I came back to get some work, but, uh…
Victoria: What is it? What’s wrong?
Claire: It’s your mother.
[Knock at door]
Victor: Yes, come in.
Victoria: Something’s happened with mom.
Victor: What do you mean?
Victoria: Clair flew back to grab some work from the office, but then she got a call from her aunt in oregon.
Victor: What is it?
Claire: Nikki had some kind of seizure this morning.
Victor: What?
Claire: I don’t know much, but apparently she collapsed, and jordan called an ambulance. She’s been taken to the hospital.
Victor: Oh, my god. Get the jet ready. We’re taking off very soon, okay? Just get it ready. What is the nearest airport?
Claire: Redmond.
Victor: Redmond, oregon.
Victoria: I’m coming with you. We can grab nick on the way to the airport.
Audra: Kyle, you were adamant about wanting in on the plan, and then in a complete reversal, you were just as adamant about not betraying your family. You’re making me dizzy.
Kyle: I was working through it.
Audra: You accused me of using you.
Kyle: You called me a coward.
Audra: Okay, well, why would you even consider working with me?
Kyle: To get what I want,
Audra: Which is?
Kyle: Jabot. I want to be co-ceo.
Audra: [Scoffs] Help me understand, because you made it very clear you didn’t want it this way.
Kyle: [Sighs] If I told you I was willing to betray my family and stab my father in the back… would you believe it?
Audra: Why should I believe you’re not gonna change your mind again? You know, tucker thinks you can’t commit and follow through.
Kyle: Well, tucker’s wrong, and I have the evidence to prove it.
Tucker: Evidence to prove what?
Tucker: Okay, so what is this evidence to prove you are sincere in wanting to join us?
Ashley [Recorded]: I know that tucker needs and wants devon’s love and approval more than anything. And devon needs and wants a relationship with his father. I don’t see anything wrong with nudging that in the right direction. And just listen. Full disclosure– if all this “kumbaya” means that tucker decides to back off of jabot, wouldn’t that be wonderful? Wouldn’t it? It could actually happen. Because nobody can tap into tucker’s humanity like devon.
Tucker: This isn’t news. I assumed ashley was trying to manipulate me.
Kyle: But you were hoping it wasn’t true.
Tucker: I don’t know how my hopes or desires are relevant here.
Kyle: The point is, ashley is using your hopes and desires to her advantage.
Tucker: No, it sounds to me like she still thinks she can turn me into a better man. But even if you’re right, what does that prove?
Kyle: That I would throw my aunt under the bus to show whose side I’m on.
Audra: It was a dirty move. Sneaky, even. I’m impressed.
Tucker: I see. Dirty and sneaky kyle abbott.
[Chuckles, snorts] I didn’t think you had it in you.
Jack: Inviting tucker to our family thanksgiving dinner.
Diane: You’re not serious.
Ashley: All right, let me rephrase that. Not for dinner. Just here for a drink along with devon.
Jack: So you’re helping him get in touch with his humanity?
Ashley: Yes, exactly.
Jack: He never had any to begin with.
Diane: Yeah, talk about spoiling the mood.
Ashley: I thought you were my ally. What happened to being on board?
Diane: Well, it happens to be thanksgiving. It runs the risk–
Jack: Of destroying the day. Why would he even agree to this?
Ashley: Because of devon. I mean, obviously, tucker’s probably going to be alone on the most family holiday of all the holidays. He’s going to be miserable. Maybe he’ll be more vulnerable.
Jack: Good. Tucker will be sad. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. No, I’m putting my foot down. This is not going to happen. You can get together with tucker and devon and work your magic. Obviously, I can’t talk you out of it, but not here, not today.
Ashley: Jack.
Diane: I have to agree.
Ashley: You mean the two of you can’t put aside your dislike for this person the way I have? Honestly, for a greater good?
Jack: You’re asking us to ruin a family celebration by having that man in this house and pretending to be civil. It’s not going to happen.
Nick: Have you heard anything from mom?
Victor: She’s just not answering my calls.
Claire: I’ve been trying to reach my aunt jordan for an update, but she’s not picking up either.
Victoria: Maybe that means she’s bringing mom back from the hospital.
Victor: Wait a minute.
Nikki: Is that the jet? Is it ready?
Victor: Just a second. What do you mean, not ready yet?
Victoria: What?
Victor: Why in half an hour? Get it ready. We’ve got to get out of here.
Victoria: That’s too long. I feel like we need to be there now. Mom needs us.
Victor: Sweetheart…
Victoria: I can’t stand this.
Victor: It’s gonna be all right, okay? Everything will be all right.
Nikki: What kind of person does this? Get rid of it. Pour it out. You know where this will end if you don’T. Oh.
[Gasps, sniffles]
[Teary] Oh, god…
[Sobs] What have I done?
[Crying] God help me!
[Crying continues]
Victoria: Now claire, your aunt said nikki had a seizure?
Claire: Yes.
Victor: What else did she say?
Claire: Not much. She was focused on getting nikki help.
Victoria: She must have said more or given you some idea of what she’s dealing with. What did she actually see?
Claire: She said nikki started twitching. She got dizzy, and then her arms started jerking like they were out of her control. And then she collapsed.
Victoria: She collapsed? It sounds like it could have been related to the ms, especially if she was tired from the trip.
Victor: Okay, listen, we need to relay that information to the medical team. What’s the name of the hospital?
Claire: I don’t know. There aren’t any near the lake house.
Nikki: Didn’t you say your aunt suffered some kind of fall?
Victor: Where was she treated?
Claire: There’s a retired doctor who lives on the lake. He looks after aunt jordan because she hates hospitals. I should have found out where they were going. I heard “hospital,” and I didn’t get more information. I’m so sorry. I was just so upset that I wasn’t thinking.
Victor: I understand, but it’s imperative that you get ahold of your aunt, okay? We need to tell your aunt about nikki’s medical condition of multiple sclerosis. Do you understand? It could potentially be very, very dangerous. So call her again right now.
Tucker: Well, this was a promising start.
Audra: I’m assuming you’ve given some thought as to how you might help us achieve our goal.
Kyle: I played the role of the prodigal son. Told my father I accepted his position to be coo of jabot.
Tucker: Smart move.
Kyle: I want to show I’m a team player willing to put the family above my own personal ambition.
Audra: You sure he believed it?
Kyle: Oh, I know he did, because he wanted to. It’s a weakness too easily exploited.
Tucker: Is this the student trying to school the master now?
Kyle: Oh, no, this is a partner-to-partner observation.
Tucker: We’re not partners yet.
Audra: All right, well, we all need to be convincing and effective for this to work.
Tucker: I agree. So as coo, you’ll be on the inside of jabot where you can gather information.
Kyle: Exactly what kind of info are you looking for?
Tucker: Anything I can use to damage the company, destroy it from the inside.
Kyle: Is that supposed to be a joke?
Tucker: No, that’s what you’re signing on for.
Kyle: See, I want to run the company. There’s not a lot of incentive for me if there’s no company left to run, tucker.
Audra: I think “destroy” is too strong a word.
Tucker: Sorry. Would “cripple” be better?
Audra: Yeah, better. Look, right now the company is too financially stable. It could weather any kind of storm we could create. You do see that, right?
Kyle: Oh, I see, but I’m not saying I agree with it.
Tucker: Kyle, in order to put you in charge, I need control of the company. To get control of the company, I need leverage. Without some kind of, uh, some kind of damage or crisis at jabot, I don’t have that.
Kyle: Oh, I understand.
Tucker: Is this going to be a problem for you?
Jack: Just one tucker-free day, is that too much to ask?
Ashley: Jack, I think you can survive it for the sake of our family and the family’s company, okay?
Diane: I doubt tucker would even want to come,
Jack: Or devon, for that matter. I’m sure he has plenty of plans for the family he does love.
Ashley: Just one drink. Why are you fighting me on this?
Jack: Because thanksgiving should mean something. Thanksgiving is about family, ashley. I am grateful that you are here. For a time here, it looked like that wasn’t going to happen, things were so bad between us. I would like to be grateful all day that you are here.
Ashley: Okay, okay. But there are some things that are more important, jack, than just sitting together at a table, eating tons of turkey and then wanting to take a nap.
Jack: You’re missing my point. Today is about family. We need to value that. Can’t we just come together, enjoy each other’s company? This is about a family tradition we’re trying to keep going. There are far too few of those.
Ashley: I know. I know. Listen, I’m really grateful to you for always trying to keep these family traditions going. Honestly, thank you.
Jack: What do you think dad would do?
Ashley: I think he’d agree with me. I really do. And if you don’t agree with me to let tucker and devon come here for one quick drink, I’ll go to the club. I’ll meet them there.
Jack: You would really do that?
Ashley: Accept my other option, jack.
Diane: Ashley, ashley, I’d really like to have you here.
Ashley: And I want to be here, and I will be for part of it, I promise. But this is something that I have to do. It just is.
Jack: I’m not going to stand here and argue with you. That’s the last thing I want to do, especially today.
Ashley: Good.
Jack: So you’re gonna go through with this? You’re gonna spend part of thanksgiving with the most despicable man in genoa city.
Ashley: And his son, hopefully.
Jack: Why are you so damn stubborn?
Jack: Why are you such a control freak? It’s for the good of the family.
Jack: I know that. Doesn’t mean I have to like it. I still worry about you.
Ashley: I’ll be fine.
Jack: You will be missed.
Ashley: Just think of the opportunity to talk about me behind my back. That’s the real family tradition.
Jack: Be careful. Look, I got to check on things in the kitchen, okay?
Ashley: Come here. Happy thanksgiving.
Jack: Happy thanksgiving.
[Both sigh]
Ashley: Honestly. Thank you for what you said. That was very sweet.
Diane: Oh, well, I meant it. I wanted this to be our first family thanksgiving together without so much animosity.
[Both chuckle]
Ashley: Right. Yeah. I’ll be back, you know? I’m not gonna be gone that long. You understand why I’m doing this, right? You see the logic?
Diane: Oh, I–I do. It’s just there could be a problem with your plan.
Kyle: That’s a sound strategy if properly executed.
Tucker: And are you willing to be a part of it?
Audra: Dismantling your family’s company?
Kyle: Well, I have to be, in order for it to work.
Tucker: Why is that?
Kyle: You want to weaken the company without destroying it beyond repair. That requires intel only someone from the inside can deliver. Timing is everything.
Audra: Hmm. He makes a good point.
Kyle: And I don’t trust you. Either of you. No offense.
Audra: None taken.
Kyle: Look, you’re hurt. Part of you wants to hurt back. You want to punish ashley and all the people important to her. My family. I can see that.
Tucker: Cool. Did you get that from your freshman psychology class? I know more about you than you think, kyle. I always will. Don’t forget that. So, just so we understand, you are joining us, yes?
Kyle: Well, I’m not gonna let you burn it down out of spite. But I want to run the company, and this is the only way that’s going to happen. So, yes, I am in.
Tucker: Very good. I’m glad you found some clarity.
Kyle: Don’t make the mistake of playing me, and everyone will get what they want. Do we understand each other?
Tucker: I think so. Welcome aboard, again.
Kyle: Well, you don’t have to question my commitment to all this.
Tucker: Mm-hmm. You should run along back to thanksgiving right now. Keep playing the prodigal son, grateful to be back in their good graces and all that.
Kyle: I can handle it.
Tucker: Okay. I’ll be in touch.
Audra: I’ll walk out with you. I’m glad you’re back.
Kyle: Yeah. Tucker must be pleased with your efforts.
Audra: You don’t seem very happy for a man who’s about to get everything he wants.
Kyle: Audra, don’t try to manage me.
Audra: I’m not asking you to trust me, kyle. You know, in fact, I find it rather appealing you don’T. We’re talking about self-interest here. There’s nothing in it for me if tucker burns it down. Like you, I need this to succeed.
Kyle: Hmm, but it’s tucker I’ll be handing the means to cripple the company.
Audra: And when we gain control, we will build it back even better and stronger. This is what tucker does best.
Kyle: Hmm. That’s why I’m putting up with him. Well, with both of you. It’s clear who I’m dealing with.
Jordan: Claire?
Claire: Yes, it’s me, aunt jordan. I’m so glad you picked up.
Jordan: I just got back from the hospital. Understand?
Claire: Yes, I’m here with mr. Newman and two of his children. They’re very worried.
Jordan: As they should be.
Claire: He’s very eager to talk to you.
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Jordan: Mr. Victor newman. I can’t believe it.
Victor: Well, thank you for helping my wife.
Jordan: What was that? Hello? Oh, this cell service is just so awful. Can you hear me?
Victor: I said thank you for helping my wife.
Jordan: That’s not something you need to thank anyone for. But she did give me a scare.
Victor: Please tell me how she is.
Jordan: The doctors are tending to her.
Victor: Ok, listen carefully. You must tell them that my wife has ms, multiple sclerosis. Very important you tell them.
Jordan: [Chuckles] Well, you’ll be happy to know that the doctors were smart enough to figure out that’s what was ailing her, mr. Newman.
Victor: Well, I’m very relieved to hear that.
Jordan: It is a great relief, isn’t it?
Victoria: So the seizure was brought on by the ms.
Victor: So she is responding well to the medication?
Jordan: They gave her some epilepsy medication, and, um, what was the name of it? Oh, I can’t remember. But, um… anyhow, it seems to be working, and she was over the episode rather quickly.
Victor: Well, that’s good news.
Jordan: They’re going to keep her overnight. They want to make sure that there are no chances taken. And since I do live in such a remote area.
Victor: We’ll be leaving here shortly. We are flying into redmond. We should be there in a few hours.
Jordan: Oh, goodness, it is handy having those private jets, isn’t it?
Victor: Now what is the name of the hospital?
Jordan: Hello?
Victor: Hello?
Jordan: Hello? Oh, no, not again.
Victor: Can you give me the name of the hospital?
Jordan: Oh, this service is breaking up again. Mr. Newman? Hello?
Victor: Hello? Are you there?
Victor: [Sighs] The call dropped.
Claire: The service can be terrible out there.
Nick: Well, mom’s okay, that’s the only thing that matters.
Victoria: What else did she say?
Victor: Well, they gave her some epilepsy medication, and apparently the seizure stopped.
Victoria: [Sighs] Thank god.
Nikki: Thanks to your aunt.
Victor: We owe her a tremendous debt of gratitude.
Claire: I’m sure she doesn’t see it that way.
Victor: Well, I’m looking forward to thanking her in person, okay?
Diane: Ashley, I–I do, I understand the logic of what you want to do, how it makes sense to take advantage of the emotions that the holiday brings up.
Ashley: Right, right, because tucker talks a good game, but he– well, like I told you, he wants devon’s love and approval.
Diane: Family connection.
Ashley: Yeah, and that’s why I thought today was a good day to try to get the whole process started, of getting, you know, tucker and devon back on track.
Diane: Well, I–I get that. I’m just asking that you don’t sacrifice the whole day for tucker. Look, it means a lot to jack to have you here for thanksgiving dinner. And believe it or not, it means a lot to me, too. Look, there’s no angle, no secret agenda, I just… I just love your brother. I love his devotion to family, and… I love that harrison is growing up, you know, feeling a part of it and having these traditions.
[Sighs] I mean, last year at this time, jack had recently learned that he had another grandchild.
Ashley: Yeah. Yeah, it’s a shame allie can’t be here. She’s off in paris pursuing her dreams.
Diane: Well, life does that. It pulls us in different directions, and I think that’s why this holiday is just so important.
Ashley: Seems like you really mean what you’re saying.
Diane: I do mean what I’m saying. And that’s why I hope you’ll be back in time for dinner, because… I just think the table would feel a little empty without you.
[Door opens, closes]
Ashley: Thank you.
Kyle: Wow. Smells delicious in here. How are the preparations coming?
Ashley: Your mother has, um, decorated the room in such a way that martha stewart would be jealous. Anyway, um, I gotta get ready.
Kyle: Okay. See you later. Wow, mom.
Diane: Yeah.
Kyle: [Chuckles] Uh… where’s dad?
Diane: He’s in the kitchen checking on things, but don’t worry. I’m sure mrs. Martinez is about to kick him out.
Kyle:, Oh, well, I met with audra.
Diane: Yeah?
Kyle: Yeah. Tucker showed up. Couldn’t have worked out better.
Diane: Really? What happened?
Kyle: I told them I reconsidered their plan to take over jabot.
Diane: Do you think tucker believed you?
Kyle: Oh, I’m in. I think you’re right about how I have to handle this.
Tucker: Hey, devon, period. Can we fix this, question mark. Can we try, question mark. I would love to spend thanksgiving with you, period.
[Door thuds, footsteps approach]
Audra: [Sighs] Well, looks like it’s just you and me.
Tucker: Hmm. Just the way I like it. I must say, I never understood the appeal of thanksgiving. Turkey sucks. It’s always dry. And nobody does the mashed potatoes right. They’re dry, too. It’s like hospital food, right? You want to go upstairs?
Audra: Tucker, no.
Tucker: Not that. Up to the dining room. Buy you a burger and a bourbon.
Audra: Oh. Yeah, sure.
Tucker: Geez. Your mind’s in the gutter these days.
Audra: Yeah, well, I’ve been spending way too much time with you.
Tucker: Mm-hmm. Hey, wait a second.
Kyle: I’m going to do this on my own. I can handle it. I’m going to undercut tucker, eliminate the threat, and then I’m going to make this my gift to dad.
Diane: Good for you.
Jack: Mother and son, a welcome sight on this family holiday. Ashley leave?
Diane: No, she went upstairs. I did my best to try to convince her to make it back for dinner, but I don’t know. Who knows?
Jack: Well, I appreciate the effort. I really do believe in the tradition of thanksgiving.
Kyle: You don’t have to convince us. We know how important this day is to you. And I love how harrison knows this is your favorite holiday.
Jack: I just wanted us all to be together. I cannot believe tucker is still invading our lives.
Kyle: Yeah, let’s forget all about tucker mccall. He has nothing to do with this family. Today should be about us, the abbotts.
Claire: Still no service.
Victoria: Oh, my god. Is it always like this?
Claire: It’s worse this time of year when the weather’s bad.
Victoria: I didn’t know that mom was gonna be in such a remote location.
Claire: Most people move to this part of the state because they want to be off the grid.
Nikki: You must worry about your aunt living out there all alone.
Claire: She’s one of the most capable people I know. But sometimes, yes, I do.
Victor: Hello? Hello? Let’s go.
[Sharp pop]
Nikki: Who’s there? Claire? Who’s there?
[Knock on door]
Man: Hello? Nikki? Victoria?
[Insistent knocking]
Cole: Nikki? It’s cole. I got your text about victoria. Is she all right?
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