Month: February 2024

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Phyllis: Oh, my goodness, well look at you. You can’t deny you have feelings wow. Well, what’s going on with the two of you is exactly what’s going on with me and danny. How come you can’t accept that?

Daniel: We’re not talking about my situation right now.

Phyllis: Oh, oh, there’s a situation? I didn’t know there was a situation. Well, that must be really awkward. You know, lily and all.

Daniel: Okay, this is about you making problems for dad and for christine. It just– it feels like you’re up to your old tricks, mom. It feels– it feels like you’re being the aggressor. It feels like you’re not having any respect for anybody’s boundaries. And this is supposed to be you on your best behavior.

Phyllis: What’s going on here? Is someone in your ear? I can’t imagine who. There is nothing like that going on between me and danny. The pull is completely mutual, okay? There’s no aggression.

Daniel: Okay, okay. You saying he’s gonna wake up one day and realize that the two of you are meant to be together? What’s that?

Phyllis: Fate, destiny.

Daniel: No, no, it feels more like ego. It feels more like ancient history. It feels like you being more concerned about beating christine than any feelings you might actually have for dad.

Danny: Cricket, wow. What brings you here?

Christine: I came to see you. The run-in with phyllis. I couldn’t leave things between us like that.

>>: Danny: Yeah, it, um, it wasn’t fun for me either.

Christine: I know. We– we just need to clear the air. Can we go inside and talk?

Diane: Hey. I saw victor’s car was gone. I assumed it was safe to return.

Jack: Yeah, he took nikki back home.

Diane: How’d it go?

Jack: Well, she’s not as furious with me as she was. I thought she’d never forgive me. The look on her face when she saw me standing there with victor at the bar, I will never forget.

Diane: Well, I’m sure when she thought about it, she realized that you were only looking out for her.

Jack: She insisted I remain her sponsor.

Diane: Really? How did victor take that?

Jack: Well, she had to fight him on it, but he agreed.

Diane: Hm… you know, it’s touching, actually. His love for nikki transcends his animosity towards you. He realizes that you can help her. I just hope the truce will last as long as nikki needs you.

Jack: Well, don’t get me wrong, he’s no fan of the arrangement. In fact, his blessing came with a clear warning. Anything happens to nikki on my watch, he’ll see that I pay for it.

[ Audra sighs ]

Audra: Thank you.

Nate: May I join you?

Audra: I’m not expecting anyone.

Nate: Not even tucker? I’m surprised.

Audra: And why is that?

Nate: Oh, every time I see you two together, it’s like you’re growing closer.

Audra: Keeping an eye on me, are you?

Nate: I’m just curious how your new game plan is going. Is public handholding a part of your new scheme? Or are you actually falling under the guy’s spell?

Tucker: Hey, billy.

[ Billy sighs ]

Billy: And here I was, enjoying a nice, quiet drink alone.

Tucker: No, I don’t want to join you. I was just wondering, is ashley back from paris yet? ‘Cause I thought she came back with traci, but the word on the street is she stayed.

Billy: Yeah, well, my sister’s whereabouts is none of your business, tucker.

Tucker: In this particular instance, I must beg to differ.

Billy: No, in any and all instances, it’s none of your business, okay? She’s done with you. So, why don’t you just move on with your life? Oh, that’s right, you can’T. Because you’re a bitter, hollow man that feeds on anger and retribution.

Waiter: I’m sorry, madam, I don’t recall a broken glass or an overturned chair. Only that the gentleman got quite loud, he made a scene and then he stormed out.

Ashley: No.

Tucker: I’m done. You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Tucker: Have you convinced yourself that I was actually violent in paris?

Ashley: Don’t you dare try to gaslight me. That’s exactly what happened, and you know it.

Tucker: No, ashley, at the very least, you’re misremembering. I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell. I told myself I was ok

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Diane: Are you worried about victor’s threat?

Jack: Oh, god, I’m not intimidated by victor. I just care about helping nikki.

Diane: And I’m sure you will. So where do you go from here?

Jack: Well, I’m glad everything’s out in the open. Won’t have to sneak around behind victor’s back anymore.

Diane: Yeah, hopefully, that will make her feel more at ease about reaching out to you.

Jack: You have been very supportive in all this. I know it hasn’t been easy. I love you for it.

Diane: Thanks. But I do have to ask you something, and I want you to be honest.

Jack: Ask.

Diane: Jack, do you really think you can help save nikki from all of this? Or is she too far gone?

Tucker: Thank you. If I may say, billy, you got a lot of anger.

[ Tucker scoffs ] I think you might want to look into that.

Billy: Well, it pisses me off that you think you deserve any information about my sister when the truth is she should have a restraining order against you.

Tucker: The only reason I ask about her and if she’s back, is because I wanna avoid running into her.

Billy: Oh yeah, right.

Tucker: You know, she went to paris to gather ammunition to use against me.

Billy: You mean to defend herself against you?

Tucker: No, sir. No, she is the angry one in search of retribution. I just want to steer clear of her and protect myself against whatever attack she has planned next.

Billy: And you still have the audacity to paint yourself as the victim here.

Tucker: That’s something I will never be. Anyone’s victim. I am prepared for someone to try to make me one, however.

Billy: Right, prepared in the same way that you were with the press and how they were gonna trash you about the cover-up scandal?

Tucker: Here I am, I’m still standing. I don’t share your knack for failure.

Billy: Well, actually, tucker, my days of failure are over. Yeah, I’m on top of the world now. Running a very successful company, in a stable and loving relationship. Two amazing kids that actually like me that think I’m a fantastic dad.

Tucker: And modest, too.

Billy: I have all the things you will never have. Because you’re too self-absorbed to actually be in a compassionate relationship that has a give and a take. ‘Cause all you do is take, tucker.

[ Billy clicks tongue ] Poor you. Always on the outside of everything that matters in life.

Audra: You know, why do you care about the state of my relationship with tucker? Okay, you made it clear you are happy where you are. Okay, you have no interest in any plan I may have in the works. You are just so content to bask in the glow of your cousin’s forgiveness. No other ambitions.

Nate: Going in for the kill so I won’t notice the dodge. You’re falling for the guy. Well, I hope it doesn’t cloud your judgment too much. Or you may find yourself out of yet another job.

Mamie: Hello, nate.

Nate: Hey, aunt mamie, how are you? Uh, you want to find a table? It’s getting a little crowded over here.

Audra: Um, actually, I’m just leaving, so why don’t you take my seat?

Mamie: Well, I wouldn’t want to rush you out or anything.

Audra: Oh, no, no, not at all. And, um, nate, don’t worry about me. I know exactly what I’m doing. I have my eyes wide open.

Mamie: What the heck was that all about?

Danny: You know, I was just on my way to the recording studio.

Christine: Okay, it won’t take long.

Danny: I don’t want to trouble daniel, you know. He’s home and I…

Christine: Are you making excuses?

Danny: I don’t feel like I should have to. I mean, I made my feelings perfectly clear.

Christine: I know you want to take a step back. But, you know, we were in the middle of a very honest moment when phyllis barged in, insinuating herself.

Danny: This is the kind of argument that I just don’t want to get into.

Christine: Neither do I, danny, but I just want to finish the important conversation we were having. Don’t we owe each other that much?

Danny: Yeah, okay, um… one coffee, and then I really have to get to work.

Christine: Sure. Thanks.

Phyllis: I can’t believe you’d say that to me. I would never be so careless with your father’s feelings because of some petty feud. I’m actually hurt that you would think that of me.

Daniel: No, no, don’t do that. Don’t– don’t play the wounded act. Look, I saw your little social media post, okay? You’re not fooling anyone. That feeling you get when your ex plays you a love song. Come on, what is that?

Phyllis: It’s– it’s just social media. It was a beautiful song, daniel. Who wouldn’t melt from that?

Daniel: And that’s okay. It’s okay to feel that way. But when you take something and you post it on social media like that, and you tag dad for everybody else to see, including christine, especially christine, it just– it seems like a calculated move.

Phyllis: Maybe I was just happy in the moment and I wanted to share it. Sue me. I mean, I don’t understand why you have such a problem of your father and me reconnecting. I don’t get that.

Daniel: Because you guys were never that way before.

Phyllis: So what? I– I know it’s odd that two people who aren’t together but share a child would reconnect after having problems in the past. I know that’s odd.

Daniel: Okay, no, no, no, no, no, don’t– don’t do that. Don’t compare–

Phyllis: Don’t compare you to heather?

Daniel: Yeah, no, don’T.

Phyllis: Yeah, I am. I’m comparing you and heather to me. We are in the same situation. With daisy sour cream every bite gets better

Daniel: No, no, no, no. I’m not gonna let you drag my personal relationship into this. This is about you. This is about you doing whatever it takes to get whatever you want with a blatant disregard for other people.

Phyllis: Okay, well, I’m not gonna apologize for going after what I want, okay? I’m not ashamed for going after love, and I couldn’t care one bit about what christine feels about it and how she wants to stop it.

Daniel: That’s literally all you care about. That’s literally all you care about.

Phyllis: But you know what? I care about building something with your father. That’s it. It’s something special. How often does that come around in life?

Daniel: It just really feels like the golden opportunity here for you, is to make problems for christine. And then rub her face in it. And it feels like besting your old rival is the only thing that makes you happy.

Phyllis: I– I actually can’t believe that’s how you feel about me.

Daniel: It’s hard to feel any different from your actions.

Phyllis: Okay, my actions from before. The old phyllis. That person. Not the new phyllis. How come you can’t accept who I am now?

Daniel: Because I– because I need to see some actual change. You’ve talked a good game for summer’s and my sake, but I don’t see any difference.

Nate: Audra’s making a deal with the devil?

Mamie: I don’t suppose that you were referring to jill.

Nate: Tucker mccall.

Mamie: She works for him.

Nate: Among other things. I’ve been trying to figure out what her end game is, if she’s actually partnering with him or has her own scheme going.

Mamie: And this matters to you because?

Nate: We were colleagues, aunt mamie. I considered her a friend. But I am done worrying about her. If that’s who she chooses to throw in with, then…

Mamie: You know, the woman reminds me of a young jill abbott. Ambitious, but scheming. Nothing but a whole lot of trouble.

Nate: You’re a sharp judge of character.

Mamie: And an accurate one. You stay away from that one, you hear me? Well, on a lighter note. I’ve also been right about you. Bringing you back into the family business has just been the very best decision.

Nate: It’s been fun being back. And working with devon this time is much smoother. I’m looking forward to building on that when lily returns.

Mamie: Looks like everything is going just right for you right now.

Nate: Well, it seems to be.

Mamie: And I do have one question. How are you getting along with billy?

Tucker: You’re right.

[ Tucker clears throat ] I am self-absorbed.

Billy: Hm… honesty from you, that’s actually refreshing.

Tucker: But it’s the secret to my success. And of course, it’s a prerequisite to self-preservation.

Billy: It’s sad that you actually believe that, tucker.

[ Tucker scoffs ]

Tucker: You can stop with the high and mighty billy routine. It’s getting pretty insufferable.

Billy: Not as bad as being lectured by you.

Tucker: Yeah, but the whole moral superiority act. It’s such a crock because we both know underneath it all, you’re as ruthless as they come. How long before you need your next fix? Huh? Before you start jonesing for that next big win? Yeah. I bet you don’t hesitate for a second and use your new position to get it, too.

Billy: I don’t need the power in the way you do.

Tucker: Hey, maybe you’ll be the one to take over jabot.

Billy: And why the hell would I do that?

Tucker: What better way to best jack? Now, that’s a takeover I would enjoy watching unfold. See you around.

Jack: I don’t believe anybody’s so far gone with addiction that they can’t be saved, but nikki is facing so much. One of the people that set this whole god-awful spiral in motion is her granddaughter.

Diane: I know, it’s– it’s a lot. I mean, she has to deal with all those complicated feelings and try to maintain her sobriety.

Jack: And there’s her fear that this woman who masterminded this whole vendetta against nikki and her family may be on the loose.

Diane: Jack, what if by helping nikki, you’re putting yourself in harm’s way from some psychopath?

Jack: Victor has his security team on full alert.

Diane: Well, I’m sure he does, but that probably doesn’t apply to you.

Jack: We have security of our own, believe me. I just wanna be there for nikki when she needs me. I gotta help her conquer this.

Diane: And I love that about you. You know, there’s one more thing that’s been bothering me.

Jack: Tell me.

Diane: Well, you’ve been so caught up in nikki’s crisis that it has to have had an impact on you.

Jack: It has been horrible watching her go through this.

Diane: Yeah, so I– I need to know. With– with all the stress, have you been tempted at all to start using again yourself? Before my doctor and I chose breztri for my copd,

Jack: I promise you, I have not been tempted to start taking pain pills again.

Diane: Would you tell me if you had been?

Jack: Absolutely, you have my word on that. I hate that we’re even talking about this.

Diane: Well, how can I not be? I mean, you’ve– you’ve admitted how stressful it is to see nikki going through this.

Jack: That only strengthens my resolve to stay clean. You have to believe that.

Diane: Okay. Okay, I do. I just– I just want you to know that you can confide in me if that changes for you. I mean, jack, you don’t have to protect me. I just– I don’t know, I just– I just wanna be here for you in– in any way that I can be through this.

Jack: I don’t doubt that for one second. And I am eternally grateful. You are my rock.

Christine: You didn’t mean what you said earlier. You think I don’t want you to be friends with phyllis?

Danny: You don’T. You know you don’T.

Christine: I– I just don’t understand how this has become an issue other than that’s exactly what she wanted.

Danny: Chris, let’s not do this.

Christine: Danny, I felt what was happening between us was real. That we were getting closer. You made the sauce.

Danny: Yeah, I– I did.

Christine: And ever since phyllis found out that we were spending more time together, she’s just been throwing herself at you.

Danny: Now, come on, I– I wouldn’t categorize it like that.

Christine: Okay, well then how would you describe what’s going on?

Danny: It’s exactly as I told you. I have feelings for both of you but in completely different ways. And then all of a sudden, this whole thing blew up, okay? Again.

Christine: It’s just so obvious that she’s going after you as a slap in the face to me.

Danny: Because of course she could never have legitimate feelings for me.

Christine: Come on, this isn’t a slight against you, okay? This is about phyllis, who is incapable of having any real feelings. She is a narcissist. This is about winning.

Danny: Okay, this is exactly why I can’t do this, all right? I am simply this chess piece in this battle between the two of you. This is about you and phyllis and your hatred for each other. And you know what? I am sick of being stuck in the middle.

Phyllis: Well, love, I mean, if I haven’t changed, why are you even talking to me? Why am I wasting my time trying to reconnect with you? I mean, why are you dealing with me? Why don’t you just cut me off?

Daniel: Because you’re my mother. Because you’re my mother and I love you and I am trying to salvage our relationship. And I keep trying to guide you in the right direction, but you keep derailing yourself and that is so frustrating to watch over and over again.

Phyllis: Can you hear how condescending that is and degrading? Oh, I’m trying to– to guide my mom and correct her at all times. Seriously, I shouldn’t have even come here to see you.

Daniel: Come here to see me? You didn’t come here to see me, you came here to see dad. Let’s be honest about that. Because you will not stop until you get whatever it is that you want. And you’ve got the poor guy tied up in knots now.

Phyllis: Did danny say that?

Daniel: Oh, my god, oh, my god. You are not even listening to me, are you? I hate seeing dad this way.

Phyllis: What about me? You don’t hate seeing me this way? Seriously? It is like a dagger in my heart that you are pulling for christine over me.

Daniel: Christine and dad actually have a relationship. You guys– you guys– no.

Phyllis: No. Your dad and I have a connection that is growing every single day. Choose christine to be with your dad over me. Do you know how much that kills me? Your own mother. Your father and I actually have a chance at something this time without her interfering. We actually do. And you are proof that we make magic together. But you want me to step aside because, oh, I don’t know, it’s the right thing to do.

Daniel: No, no, that is not what I’m saying. You are twisting my words around.

Phyllis: Yeah, when I see lucy, when I see her look at you with so much love in her eyes, it kills me. It kills me. And she so desperately wants you and heather back together. It warms my heart actually, but it breaks my heart because you don’t want the same thing for me. I don’t wanna have dinner with you.

Daniel: Mom. Mom, don’t leave. Come on. Hey! I would’ve called yesterday.

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Nate: Things with billy are fine.

Mamie: Just fine?

Nate: We’re civil. Maybe a little strained, but nothing I see as an issue.

Mamie: Well, I would like to suggest that you put a little bit more effort into this business relationship. Matter of fact, I think that you should make billy your new best friend.

Nate: Yeah, that would require more than a little effort. Why? What are you after?

Mamie: We need to know what billy, more importantly, what jill– what they’re up to.

Nate: And that makes me think you’re trying to stir things up, aunt mamie. Can you even name a single move that jill has made that indicates she’s at war with you?

Mamie: Then why do you think that she brought billy in as co-ceo?

Nate: Because billy was already coming on board. The timing just happened to work out with lily’s leave of absence.

Mamie: Honey, there’s more to it than that. Jill is feeling outnumbered. She had to bring her family on board so that she could balance things out.

Nate: Okay, and if it makes you feel better, what’s the matter?

Mamie: She lured billy and chance. Oh, you do know that he’s personally grooming him, right? Clearly. Jill has plans to install him in yet another high-level position. She is threatened by me, and she is just trying to shore up her reinforcements.

Nate: Aunt mamie, please, don’t do this.

Mamie: I do this to protect you and your cousins’ legacy. I do this to take care of you, which you don’t seem to be able to do yourself. Damn right, I’m worried, and you and devon should be as well.

Billy: Worried? About what?

[ Phone chiming ]

Tucker: Let me know when she gets to her house.

[ Knock on door ] Yes, I was hoping it was you.

Audra: Before you get that look in your eyes, this is about work.

Tucker: What look? You just made my heart race again, is all. What’s on your mind?

Audra: Well, you know, I’ve been doing some digging on those cosmetic businesses you want to acquire, the ones you want to fold into glissade. And two of them definitely have questionable financials.

Tucker: Do they now?

Audra: Yes, we’d be taking on junk debt. Two of them are over-leveraged.

Tucker: Well, that is unacceptable.

Audra: You know, I’m surprised you didn’t catch it. But of course, I found two more viable companies.

Tucker: Of course, you did. You know, I– I knew they were duds. I was just– I was curious to see if you’d catch it and, uh, come up with alternatives. Gold star for you.

Audra: So you weren’t testing my analysis skills. You were testing my loyalty.

Jack: Ash.

Ashley: Hi.

Jack: You’re back.

Ashley: Yeah. You sound surprised.

Jack: Well, from what traci said, I thought maybe you would stay in paris indefinitely.

Ashley: Why would I do that? This is my home, right?

Jack: You have no idea how relieved I am to hear you say that.

Ashley: Well, I just needed a moment to kind of shake off all that anger I was feeling towards tucker after his latest move.

Diane: And were you able to?

Ashley: Not exactly. Did traci tell you what he did? That bastard actually bribed the waiter at the cafe to back up his version of events.

Jack: Yeah, she, uh, she mentioned that.

Ashley: I mean, how twisted could one person be, right? What’s that about?

Jack: What?

Diane: Nothing.

Jack: No, we’re– we’re just concerned about you. And happy to have you home.

Ashley: What aren’t you telling me? Hey… it’s me! Your dry skin!

Jack: I think we should all talk together, as a family.

Ashley: So talk.

Jack: Well, traci’s out with a friend. She’ll be back soon.

Ashley: We spent a lot of time together in paris. We’re all caught up, traci and I.

Jack: Well, I’m sure she’d like to be part of this. I don’t want to speak for her. And maybe abby would like to be part of the discussion.

Ashley: Why are we including abby in any of this?

Jack: Because she’s your daughter and she’s concerned.

Ashley: About what? Okay, what the hell is going on? What do we suddenly have to discuss as a family?

Jack: You.

Nate: My aunt mamie seems to believe the only reason jill brought you back to chancellor-winters is as the first step in some sort of power play against her. And I’ve been trying to tell her she’s wrong. You agree, right?

Billy: Mamie’s a shrewd woman. Your rivalry with my mother has gone on for years, so your– your fear is understandable.

Mamie: Oh, so you’re admitting that you were brought on to shore up jill’s power.

Billy: Well, I’ve worked with chancellor-winters in the past.

Nate: Exactly what I told her.

Billy: But you’re right. Originally, jill brought me into chancellor-winters to make sure that chancellor is protected. She also believes we need as many recruits as possible because of the threat that tucker poses.

Nate: Yes, exactly. We’re all trying to work together against any outside threats. And you don’t want to start an internal war now, do you?

Billy: No, no, no. Of course not.

Nate: Okay.

Billy: No one wants that.

Nate: So, are you trying to smooth the way over with jill the way I am with my aunt mamie?

Billy: Unfortunately, I can’t do that.

Nate: Why not?

Billy: Because I agree with my mother. Mamie is the one who’s a threat.

Christine: Hatred for phyllis is not what’s motivating me here, I swear.

Danny: Cricket, you practically seethe when you say her name. You can’t say that that’s not a factor here.

Christine: Okay, well, do I despise her? Yes, I do, and with good reason. But that has nothing to do with you and me.

[ Danny sighs ] Danny, I came to see you because I couldn’t leave things in such a mess. And I needed to know that I wasn’t crazy. That what I’ve been feeling is real, and we’ve been reconnecting. And it’s been exciting and– and special. And I’ve felt feelings that I haven’t felt in a really long time, I… please say it was real for you, too.

Danny: Of course, it was.

Christine: Okay. I needed to hear that. I just– I hate the idea of walking away from this and not giving us a chance. So, I promise, I– I will give very little thought to phyllis. It’s just she keeps forcing herself between us and riling things up, and it hurts me that you don’t see it. You just– you just let it happen.

Danny: I am not blind, okay? I understand how incredibly difficult she can be. I do.

Christine: That woman is a walking apocalypse.

Phyllis: Hey, um, well, so much for danny’s request for space.

Danny: Phyllis, please don’T.

Phyllis: Let me guess. Did christine summon you here because she wanted to give you some sort of lecture about big bad phyllis? How’s that going so far?

Danny: It’s not like that.

Christine: Can you just get your coffee and go? We’re having a private conversation.

Phyllis: Um, yeah, no problem. Um, listen, I’ll give you guys– I’ll give you guys some time. I just wanted to tell you because I forgot to tell you earlier at daniel’S. Um, I have a surprise for you. I got you tickets to that concert that you’ve been talking about.

Christine: Was she at your apartment earlier? Is that why you couldn’t get me out of there fast enough?

Danny: Yes, because I was afraid of this.

Christine: I don’t know. I mean, it’s–

Danny: Wait.

Christine: It’s– it’s as if you’re playing us off each other like you’re enjoying this.

Danny: Not a bit.

Phyllis: I actually am.

Christine: Okay, you shut it.

Danny: I couldn’T. You know what? Enough, you two. All right, like I said before, I don’t want any part of this. I really don’T. I– I can’t handle it. And if spending time with the two of you is gonna be this kind of drama, then you know what? I think it’s a big mistake for all of us. All right? I really do.

Mamie: Did I mishear or did billy abbott just say that he and jill both see me as a threat?

Nate: Why is that?

Billy: Because I agree with my mother. The only reason why you came back to town and put your money into chancellor-winters because that was your first step in trying to oust jill abbott, which is coincidentally something that tucker would like to see happen as well.

Mamie: I am so done with tucker after what he did to ashley. He tried to make me an ally, but I refused.

Billy: Oh, well, you might’ve changed your mind, but the impulse was still there. After all these years, you still tried to stick it to my mother, mamie. That’s saying something.

Mamie: And she’s trying to shore up the company by bringing you and her grandson in right now.

Nate: Okay, okay. I think, um, I think we all should take a breath.

Billy: I’m perfectly calm, nate. You asked me a question, I’m giving you an answer. I think it’s important that we lay our cards on the table.

Mamie: And now nate can see that I’m not causing conflict. It’s already here.

Nate: And if tucker is really coming for us, internal distrust will only help him. We need to be united.

Billy: If you really wanna help with that, nate, then I suggest you try to convince aunt mamie that coming after jill abbott is a fool’s errand. One that I guarantee will fail.

Audra: You’re still not sure you can trust me, are you?

Tucker: No more sure than you are that you can trust me.

Audra: You’re okay with that?

Tucker: I’m more than okay with it. I’m thrilled with anything that keeps that fire in your eyes. Because that fire might be my favorite thing in the whole world.

Audra: Oh, stop it.

Tucker: Stop it?

Audra: Okay, go ahead.

[ Phone chiming ] Oh.

[ Tucker grunts ] Who’s home? Dios mio! You are still keeping tabs on ashley, aren’t you?

Diane: Ashley, you, uh, you look exhausted. Why don’t you go upstairs, take a bath?

Jack: Yeah, that’s a great idea. Unpack, unwind, we can pick this up tomorrow.

Ashley: Stop it. Both of you, I don’t wanna take a bath and I don’t wanna unwind. I wanna know why you wanna have a family meeting about me. What did traci tell you about paris?

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Sally: We are in serious trouble. Everything we worked for, we could lose it all.

Chelsea: I just got off the phone with the teachers at connor’s school. The news was much worse than I thought.

Chance: Would you two care to join us?

Phyllis: Sure.

Nick: No, we’re not gonna do that. No, no, you guys seem to be, um, having a good time on your, uh, is it a date?

Cole: What’s wrong?

Victoria: It’s my father. As usual, he’s gone too far.

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Devon: What’s up?

Daniel: Hey, how’s it going?

Devon: Oh, you tell me. Have you told lily about you and heather?

Daniel: Well, I’m doing what I said I was going to do, and I’m waiting until lily’s in a better place emotionally to hear the news.

Devon: Okay, so the plan is just to keep cheating on her until that time comes?

Lucy: That gallery show was awesome. And you know what made it even better was that we went together, like a real family, which we practically are now. Do you think you’ll move in soon?

Heather: Oh, okay, all right, slow your roll, sweetie. This is, um, it’s new.

Lucy: Well, it’s old, really. Since I was born, basically, you guys just took a break, and then now the break’s over.

Heather: It’s a little more complicated than that, luce. Look, you heard your dad. He needs to find the right time to tell lily. So until then, this is under the radar.

Lucy: I know, it’s just really hard not to say anything.

Heather: Okay, well try to keep all your excitement under wraps for now.

Lucy: Right, but not around you guys. We have to be able to talk about it. I mean, this can’t be easy for you either. Acting like the most exciting thing in the world hasn’t happened.

Heather: It is the most exciting.

[ Lucy laughs ]

Heather: And I’m very, very happy.

Lucy: I just wish that we could skip to the good part already. You know, being together, being a family, for good.

Heather: It’ll happen.

Lucy: You’re positive? Because I don’t know, I’M… what if…

Heather: What if what?

Lucy: What if things change before dad gets to tell lily? Or what if when they see each other, dad decides that he wants to stay with her?

[ Diane sighs ]

Phyllis: Diane.

Diane: Phyllis.

Phyllis: You’re looking lovely. It’s a lovely necklace.

Diane: Well, thank you. You’re looking lovely as well.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Diane: Yeah.

Phyllis: Some people are saying that I have a special glow these days.

Diane: Oh, really? Well, I would love to hear all about that glow. But I’m so busy myself, I’m always almost late for a meeting. I’m sorry to be abrupt.

Phyllis: Oh, no. Nothing you do or say could change my mood right now.

Diane: Oh, well, then maybe this is a good time to tell you my good news.

Phyllis: Oh. Tell away.

Diane: I got a promotion.

Phyllis: Great.

Diane: Yeah.

Phyllis: Good. What are you, head of rubber band balls? Or you got my old position at marchetti home, following in my footsteps. I love that journey for you.

Diane: Well, actually, my new position isn’t nearly as small as your old division. I’m running jabot. All of it, side by side with my husband.

Victor: Oh, my god. Sweetheart. Sweetheart.

Nikki: Mhmm.

Victor: Come on, sweetheart, wake up. Baby.

Nikki: Oh, god, victor.

Victor: Yes. Yes, my sweet baby.

Nikki: Oh, no. No, no, no. What did you do?

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Nikki: What did you bring him here for? How could you do this to me?

Victor: Sweetheart, no one did anything to you. I’m the one who knew you were here. Come on now.

Nikki: Oh, oh, yeah. But I confided in you. This is your fault.

Victor: Sweetheart, it’s going to be all right. Let’s go.

Nikki: No, nothing is all right. Nothing is all right.

Victor: Sweetheart.

Nikki: Nothing.

Victor: Come here, my darling. Come here, my baby. Come here. Come here. I’ll hold you up. Come here. Step down there.

Nikki: I’m all right.

Victor: Okay, good.

Nikki: I’m all right.

Victor: There you go. Come on. I’ll take you home to the ranch.

Nikki: All right. Where’s my purse?

Jack: I got your purse. I got your purse.

Victor: Come on. Jack, please open the door.

Nikki: Whoops. I’m fine.

Victor: Here we go.

[ Indistinct ] Here we go.

Nikki: All right.

Victor: Okay, my baby. Come on.

Daniel: Just so you know, heather and I, we agreed to put everything on hold until I get the opportunity to speak with lily.

Devon: Oh, wow. That’s really nice. It’s the least you could do. But you’re still living a lie every time you talk to lily. You know that. And if I didn’t know any better, I’d say you’re just afraid to have the conversation with her. Because I’m sure life is super easy right now for you, getting to sneak around with her on the other side of the country.

Daniel: No one is sneaking around.

Devon: Yeah.

Daniel: Look, I’ll fly to california right now if you think lily’s ready. Yeah, exactly. Good. I’m glad at least we agree on that. Because believe me, I would tell her. I would tell her everything if I thought she was ready to hear the news.

Devon: I’m assuming you spoke to lily since you and heather started doing it.

[ Daniel sighs ] Yeah, I have.

Devon: Yeah? And how did those conversations go? You just pretend the whole time everything’s cool? It’s a lie.

Daniel: You know what, man? Right now what lily needs more than anything is our support. And if I can lend an ear, if I can keep reassuring her that she’s doing everything she can to support her girl, then that’s what I’m going to do. And that’s what I’m going to keep doing as long as she needs me to.

Devon: Okay. There it is. I’m sure you’re telling yourself that your supporting lily helps you sleep at night. But you need to understand that you’ve put me in a very difficult position. Because I’m also keeping your secret.

Heather: So I get why you may be worried. But I have seen the look in his eyes when we’re together. And I have felt the love in his voice. What it means for us to be together again as a couple and as a family. So we, we need to believe in that. Believe your dad. Okay? It’ll happen. We just need to be patient.

Lucy: Patience sucks.

Heather: I agree. I am just as excited as you are. But we need to let your dad handle things his way. Deal?

Lucy: The last thing I want is to mess this up. So, deal. But, you know, A… mochaccino might persuade me to be a little bit more chill about things.

Heather: Okay. You’re on. Crimson lights it is. Lots of whipped cream and extra syrup. Let’s go.

Heather: You are a sneaky one.

Lucy: Oh, it’s gonna be cold outside. Oh, hey. You’re just in time. Wanna grab a mochaccino with us?

Danny: Uh, yeah. Look, I’m gonna have to pass on that.

Lucy: Oh, but you love those.

Danny: Not today.

Heather: You okay?

Danny: Sure. You know, I just, my, uh, my head is in the new album and I’m– I’m struggling with some lyrics right now on it. I’m just, uh, yeah.

Lucy: Well, you’re a genius. So whatever you come up with is gonna be epic.

Danny: Well, that’s the plan.

Lucy: Bye, grandpa.

Danny: Bye.

Lucy: See you later.

Danny: Have fun.

Phyllis: You’re running jabot with jack.

Diane: Co-ceos. Does it get any better?

Phyllis: Unbelievable.

Diane: Yeah, I knew you’d be thrilled.

Phyllis: When does karma play a part?

Diane: Oh, I think I’m exactly where I should be.

Phyllis: Well, exactly where you schemed to be when you came back from the dead.

Diane: Oh, my god, we’re not going to revisit the whole back from the dead thing, are we? Talk about following in footsteps.

Phyllis: It’s really impressive, though, because you got exactly what you went for, didn’t you? Jack’s ring on your finger and his company under your thumb.

Diane: For your information, I didn’t scheme to get here. I begged jack to rehire kyle as co-ceo, but he just insisted that I was perfect for the job, and kyle agreed.

Phyllis: Through no manipulation of your own, I’m sure.

Diane: You know, your glow seems to have faded. Are you okay?

Phyllis: Oh, it’s definitely not faded, but thanks. There’s actually a special someone in my life who cares for me. It’s a great feeling. It’s so much better than being offered a pity position by my husband. I told myself I was ok

Jack: I know about all this time you have been spending with my wife. It has been going on for weeks now, and yet you’ve not mentioned so much as a word to me.

Victor: Well, jack, for that matter, someone else informed me that my former wife, the mother of my children, had become an incorrigible drunk. You certainly did not inform me about that problem, did you?

Jack: Because it is not your problem! In case you have forgotten, nikki is married to me now.

Victor: You bet I haven’t forgotten that. Because if she were married to me, I assure you, I would not have let this tragedy happen to her.

[ Doors open ]

[Door closes ]

Diane: Hey. I’m so glad I’m home.

Jack: Hi.

Diane: Hi. I just had the most ridiculous run-in with phyllis. What’s wrong?

Jack: Victor. Well, victor and nikki.

Diane: Well, what happened?

Jack: Victor knows that I am nikki’s sponsor. I couldn’t keep the secret any longer.

Diane: So you were the one to tell him, despite what nikki wanted.

Jack: I hated breaking her confidence. But the situation was impossible.

Diane: Well, as difficult as it was, I’m glad you did. You said yourself that secrets are an impediment to recovery.

Jack: Yes, so is lack of trust. And I think I just lost hers.

Diane: Jack, what happened? Oh, okay, I understand. Confidentiality.

Jack: Let me just say, victor and I just dragged her out of a dive bar.

Diane: What?

Jack: And she was mortified that he saw her there, and she blames me.

Diane: Well, I hope she knows that you were just trying to help her.

Jack: Not the way an addict’s mind works.

Diane: Are you worried that nikki’s going to push you away now?

Jack: Yeah, I am.

Diane: Well, don’t be. You did the right thing in telling victor what was going on. How did he react?

Jack: As you’d expect, the usual bluster. Then when he finally calmed down, I think he could see the sense in my being her sponsor, given our history, given our friendship, given my background in substance abuse.

Diane: Well, that’s actually more generous than I would have expected from victor. Do you think he’ll let it continue?

Jack: He doesn’t get to interfere. He doesn’t get to sweep me aside. This is bigger than victor. He doesn’t get to call the shots this time.

Daniel: Look, man, I am sorry that I put you in this position, but you have to know how deeply I care for your sister. And I intend to remain friends with her after all of this. And if right now being there for her, to support her, and doing whatever I can to help her get through this, that’s not a lie, man. That’s the truth.

Devon: Okay. Tell me where heather stands on all this. How does she feel about you guys having to put your affair on hold?

Daniel: She gets how difficult it is. And she likes lily, so she understands that I need to be up front with her.

[ Devon laughs ] I can tell how much she likes lily by how she acted when she left town.

Daniel: You know what, man? I get it. You want to blame me. That’s fine. I accept responsibility here. But just don’t drag heather into this.

Devon: No, why not? Does it make you feel like a hero to defend your ex while you’re cheating on lily? Because what kind of hero are you going to be to her when she finds out what you’re doing and how long you’ve been doing it for? And you know things are only that much more complicated because you work together, right?

Daniel: Well, I guess we’re all going to have to find a way to be professional about it.

Devon: That’s really easy for the person who’s doing the dumping.

Daniel: You know, I didn’t I didn’t plan on any of this, devon. Getting back together with heather was the furthest thing from my mind. I’m just trying to figure out how to go about it day by day, and I’m trying to figure out how to do right by everyone in this situation.

Devon: Right. And I understand what you’re trying to do, and I still think that lily deserves better than how you’re treating her.

Daniel: I agree.

Devon: Good.

Daniel: Look, I hate it too, but be honest with me. Are you really in any place where you can stand here and pass judgment right now?

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Daniel: Look, man, I know from lily what went on between you and abby while you were with amanda. I get it. I do. You can’t always control what the heart dictates. Things can get messy, people can get hurt. Was it your intention to hurt amanda?

Devon: No, of course not.

Daniel: No. But now you feel like you’re where you belong, right? With abby and with dom.

Devon: I know what you’re getting at. I do. But it doesn’t change the fact that I don’t want to see my sister get hurt after everything she’s been through in her life. She’s battled cancer. She’s lost both of her parents. She’s been to jail. She just had a breakup with billy not too long ago. It feels like it’s just too much.

Daniel: I know. I agree. I agree. And that’s why I want to see her and do this face-to-face and have that conversation with her. Lily was my first love, man. I mean, she’s one of my oldest friends, and she’s definitely one of the most incredible people that I’ve ever known. Look, you have to believe me when I say that I want nothing but the best for her.

Devon: I hear you say all this stuff, and if it’s all true, then what happened?

Victor: And you make damn sure that no one in the bar says anything about my wife’s presence there. Do you got that?

Nikki: Mm.

Victor: And if they should dare serve her another drink, I will shut them joint down. Is that clear?

Nikki: Oh.

Victor: Come on, sweetheart. Have this water, okay?

Nikki: Oh, my god. I’m a mess.

Victor: My sweet baby. You’re beautiful to me, okay?

Nikki: I hate you seeing me like this because…

Victor: Don’t worry.

Nikki: It’s so humiliating.

Victor: Nonsense, okay? It’s all right.

Nikki: And why was jack with you?

Victor: Because he came to me to tell me that he is now your sponsor. And why in the world did you choose jack as your sponsor? He of all people. And then you’d keep it from me.

Nikki: Well, you hate him. I didn’t want to upset you. Oh. I’ve become such a burden to you.

[ Victor sighs ]

Nikki: You have other things to worry about. And I need to do this myself with the help of a sponsor. Somebody who understands the struggle because they have been through it. And, darling, I’m sorry, but that’s not you.

Victor: But, sweetheart, why jack abbott of all people? He’ll be an intimate part of our lives now.

Nikki: It’s not like I’m choosing him over you. I will still lean on you. I always will. But… when it comes to matters of aa, he… he is more knowledgeable, that’s all.

Victor: You mean even after he broke your word with you?

Nikki: No, he did the right thing. Darling, please don’t try to take this from me.

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[Stomach growling]

Nikki: I’m not ready to go home yet. I need to eat something. Then we should go see jack.

Victor: Why see jack abbott, for heaven’s sake? He practically gave you permission to drink.

Nikki: No, he did nothing of the kind. That’s why we need to… go see him so that you can hear both of us say why he is the best sponsor for me.

Victor: Sweetheart, there must be other options.

Nikki: Victor.

Victor: What?

Nikki: If you want to help me fight this disease, you need to understand how I need to fight it.

Victor: Of course I want to help you fight the disease. What do you think I’ve been doing?

Nikki: All right.

Victor: But jack abbott, for heaven’s sake? All right, we’ll go see jack abbott. But don’t you think for one moment I will not give him a piece of my mind.

Daniel: Nothing was wrong. You know, we were happy. We were trying to figure out if we still had a future together. It was very much an in-the-moment kind of relationship, and we hadn’t really looked past that.

Devon: And you do see a future with you and heather?

Daniel: Yeah, there’s no question. It’s just right, you know? Everything’s right for both of us, for all three of us. And I know how lucky I am, and I’m never gonna take that for granted again.

[ Devon sighs ]

Devon: Well, then, I mean, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do. All right? Just know if lily asks me, straight out, I’m not gonna lie to her.

Daniel: Understood.

Devon: Good. Hello.

Lucy: Hi.

Heather: Hello.

Devon: You guys have a good night.

Lucy: You too.

Heather: You too. Is everything all right?

Daniel: Yeah, I think so.

Lucy: We’re, uh, getting mochaccinos.

Heather: You want one?

Daniel: Um… aren’t you supposed to be doing your homework?

Lucy: It’s easy, and I have plenty of time. Plus, uh, grandpa was… said he wanted to work on music, and he kind of seemed a little upset.

Daniel: Really? I should probably check on him.

Lucy: Well, you’re missing out.

Daniel: Well, I didn’t say that you couldn’t pick up a couple for me and your grandpa when you’re done.

Lucy: As long as mom’s paying, I’m good.

Heather: Why don’t you go order for us, honey?

Lucy: Okay, yeah, sure.

Heather: Okay. So you and devon, that looked serious.

Daniel: Yeah. You know, he’s worried about lily, what this is gonna do to her, but he knows where things stand. And that’ll tell her when the time’s right.

Heather: Is it wrong that I really hope it’s sooner rather than later?

Daniel: I’ll see you back at the apartment.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Hey, mom.

Heather: Oh, wow. Thank you.

Lucy: Looks good, right?

Heather: Very good.

Lucy: To being a family again.

[ Heather sighs ]

Heather: Cheers.

Lucy: Cheers.

Phyllis: Hey, what are you two toasting?

Lucy: Just, um… just having a really great day.

Phyllis: Really?

Lucy: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness, with smiles like those, I would think it would be something a little more important. Where’s your dad? He’s missing it.

Heather: He went back home, um, to check on his dad. Something was bothering danny.

Lucy: Yeah.

Diane: So what are you gonna do?

Jack: I guess when nikki’s sober, I’m gonna talk to her, tell her why I revealed a secret I promised her I would keep, and then listen to victor blame me for her latest slip.

Diane: Uh, jack, this is not your fault. You can only help nikki not drink as much as she’ll let you.

Jack: I know that, but… as strong as she is, as hard as she fights, this disease has broken the toughest. I’m not gonna let that happen to my friend. She needs all the help she can get. She’s gonna get everything I can give her.

[ Knocks ]

Diane: Uh, I’ll get it.

Jack: Thanks. This new charmin ultra soft smooth tear

Jack: Uh… I thought you were taking nikki to the ranch.

Nikki: It was my decision to come here.

Victor: Things are not finished between the two of us.

Jack: Okay.

Victor: She knows, doesn’t she?

Diane: I do.

Victor: Well, so much for discretion. I beg of you not to tell anyone about this. Is that clear?

Diane: I have already told nikki that I don’t intend to say a word. Whatever our history is, this struggle is private, and I… I respect that. And I respect you, and I hope you get through this. You know, I, um… I left a folder at the office, so I will be back as soon as I can.

Jack: Yeah.

Diane: Bye.

Jack: Please. So, how are you feeling?

Nikki: Uh, better. Steadier.

Jack: I know you’re here because you’re angry at me for telling victor that I’m your sponsor.

Nikki: Well, yes, I was. But… now I understand why you told victor the truth. You’re a man of integrity. It’s the right thing to do, though, and I just couldn’t see that until now. Even though you told me from the very beginning that we shouldn’t keep it from him.

Jack: I hope victor will hear those words out of your mouth. He certainly wouldn’t listen when they came out of mine.

Nikki: It’s true. It was my idea to keep it from you. I– I just knew that you would be upset, and I have already been such a burden to you. I– I just wanted to get better without putting you through more hell.

Victor: Sweetheart, you know damn well I will go through hell for you.

Danny: Hey, son, hi.

Daniel: Hey, hi yourself. How you doing? I heard you were, uh, in a bit of a funk.

Danny: No, I’m just preoccupied with the, uh, you know, the album. That’s it.

Daniel: Well, now I know something’s wrong.

[ Danny sighs ] What are you talking about?

Daniel: Come on, dad, I know you. When you’re recording, even if you hit a roadblock, you’re– you’re excited, you know? You’re all music all the time, and you’re happy, and you’re definitely not happy right now. And you passed up a caffeine hit with two of your favorite people, so what’s up?

Danny: Romance is a pain in the neck. That’s what’s up.

Daniel: I thought things were moving along with christine.

Danny: Yeah, well… it’s not just christine, it’s also phyllis, too.

Daniel: Oh, great, what’d she do now?

Danny: I was really happy with, you know, how things were progressing with christine, and then… and then phyllis told me how she felt, and…

Daniel: And you said no thank you.

Danny: Yes, uh, more than once. Uh… she kissed me, christine saw it, and they both think it’s much more than it really is, okay?

Daniel: Oh, my god, dad. How could you let that happen? How can you not know mom better than that by now?

Danny: Is this your idea of helping me? Because you’re really not helping me.

Daniel: Okay, yeah, you’re right. I’m– I’m sorry. What are you… what are you gonna do?

Danny: What do you mean? I’m gonna do what I have to.

Daniel: Which is?

Danny: Back away from both of them.

Daniel: Christine, too?

Danny: If I don’t back off, they’re not gonna back away from each other.

Daniel: So the old triangle’s back in play.

Danny: It’s not really a triangle, okay? I mean, my love for christine is completely different than my duty was to phyllis, and, you know, whatever it is, it’S… it seems messier than it’s ever been.

Daniel: You don’t owe mom anything. There is no duty there.

Danny: We know she’s made a lot of mistakes, but she’s trying to make amends for them. And I can’t just cut her off because she and christine can’t stand each other. She deserves more, and I deserve a little bit of trust in the matter here.

Daniel: Wow. That was a very passionate defense of mom. I’m just saying I could see how maybe christine would be uncomfortable here.

Danny: I told her that we all need to take a breath and a step back for a bit. And I’ve been throwing myself into my music and just trying not to think about it.

Daniel: No, no, no, no, no. That’s a distraction. It’s not a solution.

Danny: That’s really all I can do right now, daniel.

Daniel: Yeah, tell me about it. I know how that feels. You think you’re on the right path, and the next thing you know, right turn out of nowhere. Everything’s derailed. Your whole world’s upside down.

Danny: Somehow I don’t think we’re talking about me anymore.

Daniel: Heather and I are back together.

Danny: What? When? I mean, does lily know about this?

Daniel: No, it’s new, and I need to tell her face to face.

Danny: Yes, that would be wise.

Daniel: Yeah, it’s just not a good time right now, so we’re waiting until a better time. And in the meantime, heather and I agreed just to keep everything quiet.

Danny: Of course. Wow. This is big.

Daniel: This is big. Yeah.

Danny: Does lucy know about this?

Daniel: Yes, lucy knows, and I’m really hoping she can keep it to herself.

[ Sighs ]

Danny: Yeah. Well, you know, maybe it’s not so out of the blue when you think about it. Heather was the love of your life, and the two of you and lucy, you were wildly happy, until…

Daniel: Yeah, until I ruined everything. You know, I’m well aware, and that’s why this is all that much more important to me. The fact that heather’s willing to give me a second chance. You know, the fact that she has continued to love me this whole time. I don’t know, everything just kind of fell into place.

Danny: Well, I am really happy for you. I am. I’m happy for all of you.

Daniel: I just, I have to tell lily. You know, I’ve known her as long as I can remember, and the thought of lying to her or hurting her, it kills me.

Danny: Yeah. Lily is so dear, and there can’t be an easy way to do it, but you know what? You are a good person, and you are gonna find the words.

Daniel: Well, thank you for believing that.

Danny: It’s true. So, um, any advice for– for dad here?

Daniel: Buckle up, buttercup. No, seriously, buckle up. Are you silently suffering This i to dinner since

Phyllis: I just saw your girls at crimson lights, and I thought we would go to dinner since they’re out and about.

Daniel: Dinner?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Daniel: Um, hold that thought. This is lily. I gotta take this. Hey. Yeah, I miss you too. Hey, how’s maddie doing?

Phyllis: So…

[ Tinkling keys ]

[ Discordant notes ] How’s the writing coming along?

Danny: What are you doing here?

Phyllis: Well, I came here to ask our son out to dinner. That’s why I’m here. But this is a pleasant surprise.

Danny: Didn’t we agree on taking a little break, a step back?

Phyllis: Well, I heard a lot of other interesting things. Like you had feelings for me.

Danny: As a friend.

Phyllis: Oh, oh, oh. As a friend.

Daniel: Phyllis.

Phyllis: Listen. Danny. Hey. Okay. I know I’m a wild card. I know I say what’s in my head, what’s in my heart. I know that about myself. But honestly, it’s meant so much to me. That we’ve just… been able to talk. And laugh. We could talk about anything. That makes me feel good. It means a lot to me. And I know I get carried away. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. But… I just feel really good around you.

Danny: And this is what you do? You’re so sincere, so…

Phyllis: I am sincere.

Danny: And then you go and pull a stunt posting that on social media, trying to pick a fight with christine.

Phyllis: We talked about this. This is not about that. It’s about you and me.

Danny: There is no you and me.

Phyllis: Okay, okay, okay, listen, listen, listen. I know I’ve done a lot of horrible things in my past. I know that. I feel like I’ve taken responsibility for them. I mean, I’ve done things that I regret. And I’m sure that’s why you’re backing off. But if you gave me a chance, just one chance, maybe you could see that I give you something that you didn’t even know you needed.

Danny: This is not going to happen.

Phyllis: No? Wouldn’t mind if you tried.

[ Phyllis chuckles ]

Daniel: Um…

Danny: Hey. Um, how’s lily doing? Is everything all right?

Daniel: Yeah, yeah, no, she’s– she’s good.

Daniel: Oh. Yeah, um… I gotta get to the studio. And, uh, okay.

Phyllis: Danny?

Danny: I gotta go.

Daniel: You happy?

Phyllis: What? I was just talking to your father.

Daniel: Just– just putting him in an impossible position. Well, maybe danny and I are meant to be together. Have you thought of that? And it’s not happening because christine keeps on insinuating herself in between us and pitching a fit every time she sees us together. Maybe that’s why it’s not happening. Maybe we’re kismet. Just like you and heather. Huh? And if you’d wake up, maybe you could see that. And maybe danny will see it. I know he will.

Jack: So, nikki, what are your plans now moving forward?

Nikki: I don’t want to change anything.

Victor: Wait a minute. Aren’t there others who can, in your aa group, that could function as your sponsor?

Nikki: You mean like seth? I can’t take a chance like that again. I need somebody that I can count on, and I know that jack won’t let me down.

Victor: As far as I’m concerned, jack has made it worse. You damn well knew she was in a binge, and you lured me away from that dive bar where I could have helped her.

Nikki: Victor, please. What happened was in no way jack’s fault. It was mine.

Victor: His interference made it worse.

Nikki: My sobriety was violently taken from me by a woman who could still be a threat. And I am trying so hard to get it back. But some days, I– I am just so overwhelmed. I– I can’t fight. And I– I need to have a sponsor that– that I can have faith in, and it can’t be anybody from my meetings. I have years of trust with jack, and– and we understand each other, and he knows from his own experience what I need. Victor, please. I know this is upsetting to you, but you can’t help me inside the program, and I won’t accept anyone other than jack. So you are just going to have to let it be my call. And I need you to respect it.

Victor: Well, I disagree with it, however, since this is your wish, I’ll abide by it, okay? But, jack, one thing I can tell you. If anything happens to nikki, you will have hell to pay.

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Christine: Hi.

Danny: Cricket, hey. Wow, um, how are you doing? I mean, I haven’t seen you since, uh–

Christine: Since I saw you kissing phyllis.

Danny: I am so sorry you had to witness that.

Christine: No sorrier than I was.

Danny: The whole thing was– it was a mess and I– that’s why I’ve been kind of laying low, you know, just, uh, focusing creatively.

Christine: Good for you.

Danny: I, uh– I’ve been in the studio working on the new album.

Christine: So, that’s why you’ve been so quiet?

[ Sighs ] Because to me, your, um– your silence speaks volumes.

Danny: Meaning?

Christine: You really don’t know what you want, do you?

Phyllis: Look who’s finally come for air.

Danny: Hey.

Abby: Aunt traci! Hi, you’re back!

Traci: Hi, honey. Yeah, I just got in.

Abby: Alone? Where’s my mom?

Audra: Why are you stalling? Why won’t you just tell me your plan?

Tucker: I’m not stalling, I’m just nuts for you. I got an idea. Let’s take a bath. I’ll tell you all about my plan in the bathtub.

Audra: See, now I know you’re dodging.

Tucker: I just wanted to make sure you were truly on board, is all. It seems like you are.

Audra: 100%.

Tucker: All right, we can talk business then.

Audra: Finally. All right, I want you to tell me what you have in mind for both of us. And don’t skip any details, tucker.

Tucker: Look at you, so desperately eager to find out what my master plan is.

[ Laughs ]

[ Jack sighs ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Well, hello my friend.

Jack: Hey, where are you? How are you?

Nikki: You know, victor’s security guys, I guess, followed me, and then– then he showed up too.

Jack: Showed up where?

Nikki: You know, it is just so suffocating. Can’t I have a moment alone to just think?

Jack: Nikki, wherever you are, get out of there now, go home. You didn’t drive, did you?

Nikki: No, no, no, no, no.

Jack: Okay, that’s good. I’m sending a car for you right now. Text me your address.

Nikki: Jack, don’t– don’t– don’t send me a car. I, uh– I, uh, can take a– what do you call– a ride share.

Jack: I insist.

Nikki: Jack, please don’t send me the car. I’m– I’m fine.

Jack: Okay, stay right where you are, I am sending a car.

Nikki: Okay, see, you’re not really listening. Don’t send, uh– okay, okay. Oh, okay, send the car. I’ll, uh– I’ll be here.

Jack: Where are you?

Nikki: Well, I will send you the address when we hang up.

Jack: Make sure you remember to do that and– and text me when you get to the ranch. I’m at victor’s office now waiting to meet with him.

Nikki: Oh. What excuse are you going to use to have a meeting with him?

Jack: Uh, I’ve got to go. I’ll, uh– I’ll, I’ll catch up with you soon.

Victor: What do you want to tell me about my wife?

Jack: I hate that it’s come to this, but what’s happening is not fair to you and it’s going to end now.

[ Nikki sighs ]

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Victor: What do you want to tell me about my wife?

Jack: The other day, I knew you were suspicious. You knew I wasn’t just innocently interested in nikki’s condition. And no, we did not just run into each other at an aa meeting. I went there with her in case she needed someone to lean on.

Victor: So, my concerns were justified. In other words, she has more difficulty dealing with alcohol than she let on.

Jack: It may come as a surprise to you, but I have been acting as her sponsor.

Victor: Why didn’t I know about that?

Jack: Because nikki was adamant you not know about it.

Victor: I’m her husband. I’m worried about her.

Jack: Yes, she knows that. And that’s why she didn’t tell you. She does not want to be a burden.

Victor: That’s absurd.

Jack: Nikki loves you, victor, and she does not want to put you through this again.

[ Victor sighs ]

Victor: You know why she doesn’t? Because she knows I’ll be damn pissed off if I find out that you have become her sponsor.

Jack: She was thinking you wouldn’t understand. And apparently, she’s right. That’s why she wanted to keep this from you. She is dealing with enough guilt already right now. The last thing she needs is a confrontation about her choice as a sponsor.

Victor: I’m her husband, damn it. I’m worried about her.

Jack: Yes, and you should know about this. I have said this repeatedly to nikki from the very beginning. You should not be in the dark about her condition or her recovery.

Victor: All right. There’s one thing you and I can agree on.

Jack: Nikki needs your help right now. The stress alone from keeping this secret has put her in a very precarious position right now. She needs all the help that she can get.

[ Victor sighs ]

Traci: Honey, your mother decided that she wanted to stay in paris for a little while longer.

Abby: And you just left her there after everything she’s been through?

Traci: Well, I didn’t have much choice. She insisted that I come home. And you know your mother, she won’t take no for an answer. And I fought with her, and fought with her until I couldn’t fight anymore. But the good news is she’s not alone. She says she has a friend there that she can confide in, and that she can talk things through with.

Abby: A friend? Is this a friend that you met?

Traci: No, she didn’t tell me who. So, I thought that it was a really good idea if I come home and bring the family up to speed on what’s going on with ashley. I think she’s going to need us when she gets home. And I don’t think it’s going to be easy. So, we need to figure out some sort of coordinated reaction on how we handle this.

Abby: I’m sorry, aunt traci. Coordinated reaction? What happened in paris? I spoke to my mom briefly, but she didn’t give me much information.

Traci: Well, unfortunately, ashley didn’t get the answer she was expecting. When we talked to the waiter at the bistro, he corroborated tucker’s version of events.

Abby: How convenient for tucker.

Traci: I know, and your mother even went so far as to suggest that maybe tucker bribed the waiter.

Abby: Well, I wouldn’t put it past the guy.

Traci: Except I was there. I saw the waiter’s reaction firsthand. He didn’t seem nervous or duplicitous in any way. And I now believe that his and tucker’s version is the truth.

Abby: I have a hard time believing that tucker mccall can tell the truth about anything. How are we supposed to believe that he’s right, and that my mom has made such a massive mistake?

Traci: I thought that too. But there’s a little bit more to the story than even ashley knows.

Tucker: Come here. Take a look at these companies. Let me know what you think.

[ Audra clears throat ]

Audra: I see five companies listed here. Uh, they’re all fragrance and cosmetic businesses that are european-based. It looks like they were all once successful powerhouses, but have taken a financial hit lately. Two of them are on the verge of bankruptcy.

Tucker: Right. Which makes them all quite vulnerable, wouldn’t you say? And if none of them on their own are sustainable or have any cachet left, but if we fold them into glissade, you know, we could take quite a bite out of the market, and create a little powerhouse of our own that would rival jabot.

[ Audra scoffs ]

Audra: There it is. Yeah, i thought this wasn’t about jabot. That it was no longer on the table, or of any interest to you. But obviously, I was mistaken.

Phyllis: Well, I thought you vanished off the face of the earth. I was about to send out a search party for you.

Danny: Nope, I’m, uh– I’m still here.

Phyllis: Oh, great. Well, you didn’t answer any of my phone calls. I even talked to daniel and he wasn’t uttering a word as to where you were.

Christine: Smart man.

Phyllis: He is a smart man. Daniel is a smart man. Thank you very, very much, christine. Our son is so smart. You know, I remember when we were together, and you would get into your sort of artistic writing modes, and you’d have to, you know, go into your cave. You needed your own personal zone.

Danny: Yeah.

Christine: Yeah, of course he did, he was married to you. Who wouldn’t need as much personal space as they could get under those circumstances?

Phyllis: I’d like to think that I was an inspiration to you.

Danny: All right, all right. Uh, enough, okay? Um, I was telling cricket that I’ve been in the recording studio working on some new music. Yeah, and just really in the zone, as you would put it. Really, you know, wrapped up in the new material. And to answer your question, look, I, uh– I just want the dynamic between the three of us to end. I’ve really had enough. (Male announcer) an important message for americans age 50 to 85.

Phyllis: Oh, uh-huh. The dynamic between the three of us, really? This is fun.

Christine: And this is exactly what I didn’t want, I made it perfectly clear that I wasn’t into any kind of competition and I was right. That’s what this is, so why don’t you just come out, and say it?

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Always a lawyer. Wow, always building a case. Never letting your guard down.

[ Phyllis laughs ] I mean, you get points for that, for sure, christine.

Christine: I’m not gonna stand here and argue about this.

Phyllis: I’m not arguing.

Danny: Hey, come on, please, just–

Phyllis: Well, I’m not doing anything, danny. She’s badgering the witness. I mean, obviously, you have something to say. You should just let him say it, christine.

Christine: I know danny far too well and… I’m not sure that I want to hear what he has to say.

Phyllis: Mm, for once, we can agree on something.

Christine: I doubt that, sincerely.

Phyllis: Maybe you came here to admit that you have feelings for me. And you want to be with me. And that’s the last thing you want to hear, right, christine?

[ Christine sighs ]

Tucker: No, audra, you’re not mistaken. I have no interest in jabot. I just want to prove that this new and more powerful company, uh, can– can best jabot. We command more of their market share, lure away some of their customers.

Audra: Don’t you mean you want to prove it to ashley that you can do this? That she made a terrible mistake by walking away?

Tucker: Please focus on what I’m trying to tell you. I’m talking about consolidating six companies into one of the greatest, biggest, most powerful of its kind. And I’m offering you the chance to head it up. So, think about it.

Audra: So, what do you expect to get out of all of this?

Tucker: Just success. The company’s a huge success. And, uh, to be re-legitimized in the corporate world. And once glissade makes its debut, then, uh, all the dirt from the scandal will be washed away, and I’ll be a respected player again. And if you will do me the honor, my sweet, you’ll be right by my side.

Audra: So, this isn’t about running jabot out of business? That isn’t still your agenda?

Tucker: It’s a bonus. It’s not the goal.

Audra: Oh, not at all.

Tucker: Hey, what do you care if I get in a few humiliating slaps to jabot’s face? As long as we come out on top, that’s all that matters, right?

Abby: Aunt traci, what else is there? What did you find out?

Traci: I did a little digging of my own. I went back to the café and I asked around the staff if anybody else remembered the episode.

Abby: Okay, were– were there any witnesses?

Traci: Every single person I talked to who remembered it corroborates tucker’s version of events. This was not the violent scene that ashley seems to remember. There were no shattered glasses, no overturned chairs. Oh, they remember a loud argument, that’s for sure. But it wasn’t the confrontation that ashley seems to recall.

Abby: Okay, but I wouldn’t put it past tucker to bribe the whole city of paris to support his lie.

Traci: That’s true. But I no longer think that’s the case. I believe that what tucker described is what really happened. Don’t get me wrong, I know how diabolical he can be, but these people did not seem to be lying or covering anything up.

Abby: Well, what did my mom say when you told her?

Traci: I haven’t told her. Uh, she doesn’t know that I canvassed other witnesses. Honestly, I felt like it was a better idea to break it to her when she was home and surrounded by the family.

Abby: Look, everyone knows that I am not the biggest fan of tucker, but no one should be accused of something that they didn’t do, it’s just– my mom is so certain.

Traci: I know that. And that’s why I thought it was a good idea to prepare the family. We’re going to have to help her through this. This is going to be so unsettling for ashley when she realizes that the intensity of the argument she had with tucker is nothing like what she remembers.

Abby: This is just so unlike my mom. My mom is so methodical, and she doesn’t exaggerate. She doesn’t lie intentionally or unintentionally. I mean, how can the two stories be so different? How is my mom going to wrap her head around this?

Traci: It won’t be easy, but ashley is going to have to come to terms with this somehow, and the family is going to have to help her through it.

Abby: Okay, where do we start?

Traci: Well, I have to talk to jack, and I’ve been trying to find him all day. Have you heard from him?

Abby: No, I haven’T.

Traci: All right, well, if you do, tell him I’m back and I’ve got to see him as soon as possible.

Victor: Oh, man. Let me reconstruct this. She was in a bar somewhere, saw me come in, hiding from me. Then, she calls you, convincing you to lure me away to this meeting, right?

Jack: Yes, she called me. It was a shout out for help. I did not know where she was at the time.

Victor: She wanted to convince you to help her conceal her drinking from me.

Jack: Yes, when I got her garbled text message, I suggested that might be the case.

Victor: Jack, you knew damn well she was in some dive bar, getting loaded, getting drunk. And yet, you conceal this from me. You help her cover up. You’re not helping her. You give her permission to drink more. To give your teeth a dentist clean feeling.

Traci: Thank you. All right. As soon as I talk to jack, I will get back in touch with you, okay? All right, try not to worry, sweetie.

Abby: I love you.

Traci: Love you, too.

[ Abby sighs ]

Abby: Mom, hi, it’s me. I just talked to aunt traci and she told me what happened. Call me back when you can, or, um, better yet, come home. And mom, I love you.

Audra: It only matters if you let your obsession with ashley distract you from your ultimate goal. Again.

Tucker: Ashley, ashley. You’re obsessed with her.

Audra: Oh, don’T.

Tucker: Who’s jealous now?

Audra: Uh-uh, I’m not playing this little game with you.

Tucker: Mm. I’m not playing games either. I don’t have time for games.

Audra: Look, this idea of yours is a massive undertaking. If you can pull it off. And I agree. It would be a dream position for me. But where do you expect to get all the capital to scoop up all these companies?

Tucker: I’ve never had any problem raising capital.

Audra: Really now?

Tucker: Really. Mm-hmm. There’s a sea of it out there.

Audra: Mm.

Tucker: And I’m fishing with dynamite. That’s the fun part.

Audra: Oh.

Tucker: So, we talk business now?

Jack: Once again, you are way off base, victor. I am not encouraging nikki’s drinking. Quite the opposite. I am encouraging her sobriety.

Victor: By doing what, jack? By covering for her while she’s getting drunker by the minute?

Jack: I can’t rip the glass out of her hand. Instead of blaming me for nikki’s lapse, perhaps you should focus on what took her over the edge this time.

Victor: For heaven’s sake, jack, you don’t think I know? She’s my wife.

Jack: And I am her sponsor. She trusts me. And yes, she turns to me because she doesn’t have to worry about my feelings. Victor, she needs both of us. The question is, will you allow that to happen?

Victor: I’ve got to be very honest with you. I’m damn worried about her.

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Oh, hi. I hope you’re coming for me, jordan. Yes, that’s right. I dare you. Because it’ll be the biggest, worst mistake you’ve ever made. I’ll wait for ya. Bitch. I’ll be waiting. I’m waiting. Okay, when you turn around, you’re gonna see someone.

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Phyllis: Come on, open up. Tell us what’s really in your heart. Christine needs to know. And so do I.

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: All right, um… so here it is. I’ve been locked away in the recording studio for quite a while now and it’s given me a lot of time to think and to be really honest with myself.

Phyllis: Yeah. And that deep dive into honesty led you straight to me.

Danny: You both are incredibly special to me. You are. And I mean, come on, I mean, look at all the history we’ve shared together. What was and– and– and what is now. And– and, uh, my feelings have evolved through this.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Okay. What are you trying to say?

Christine: Yeah, what are you trying to say, danny?

Danny: I really want what’s best for phyllis. And I want to be there for her and help her in any way I can. And I want to be able to do this without all of this– this drama, without all of this.

Christine: Th– this? Like, you’re lumping me in with her– her– her game playing her need to win?

Danny: Look, I don’t mean to. I don’T.

[ Danny sighs ] I guess maybe I am.

[ Christine sighs ]

Victor: So, why now? Why are you coming clean about sponsoring my wife now?

Jack: Because I can see how much this is tearing you up. Worrying about a woman you love as much as you love nikki. Wondering where she is, how she is. How long this is going to go on, whether it’s going to change her or change you. That is the destructive nature of this disease, victor. Families suffer every bit as much as the person with the addiction.

Victor: Come on now, jack. Are you saying you’re doing this for me?

Jack: Yes, and there have been a number of close calls where I thought you might figure out that I was helping her, and I did not want you to find out that way. It wouldn’t be good for you, and it certainly wouldn’t be good for nikki. Listen, this secret alone is adding so much guilt to her already full plate.

Victor: But, jack, clearly what you’re doing is not helping her. She’s still drinking.

Jack: Come on, it’s been a short time. This change does not happen overnight. And for what it’s worth, there has been progress.

Victor: You call this progress?

Jack: Absolutely. She knows when she’s in trouble. She knows that she can call out for help. In fact, several times she has reached out to me before she reached for the bottle.

Victor: How the hell do you know that’s helping? Obviously not. She needs me. She needs our family.

Jack: Yes, she does. She needs you. She needs everyone’s help and then some. Victor, she does not want you to see how much she is struggling. She does not want you to know that she depends on someone else’s support than yours. But keeping secrets from those we are closest to is only going to make things worse, and that’s why I’m here. I don’t want this to get worse.

Victor: All right.

Jack: Nikki’s going to be furious at me, but if it helps you understand better what she needs, it will be worth it.

Victor: You know that I would never blame her for any of this?

Jack: And you should know that you and I have the same goal. We want to help nikki get a solid, stable sobriety again.

[ Victor sighs ]

Victor: All right. That is one thing we can agree on.

Jack: And perhaps we can agree that I am the right person to be her sponsor. I’m ideally suited to this, victor. I know from experience what she is going through and more important, what it will need to overcome this. This isn’t a short-term thing. Trying to stop her from taking one drink. No. This is a long-term process. The first month’s chip. The third month’s chip. Working the program. Working the steps. Digging deep. Trying to find the strength to do what it takes to be sober again. Nikki wants this. It’s important to her. That is the good news here. So, I am hoping you will allow me to do everything I can to help her.

Tucker: Ah, traci! Bonjour! Back from paris so soon?

Traci: Ah, tucker. You know, I find it very strange that you’re keeping track of my comings and goings.

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Traci: Tucker, you cannot talk about my sister anymore. Not with me. I’m not going to discuss with you her private thoughts or her feelings. And frankly, I don’t think you have any right to that information anymore. But you don’t seem to notice that you have no right to– to ask me for that information. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, but I’m a little disgusted.

Tucker: Oh. See, I remember a time when you could at least be civil with me, traci. Now just a friendly conversation is too much for you?

Traci: I am not going to get into this with you. Whatever the truth is, the bottom line remains the same. There is no connection between the tw–

Tucker: “Whatever the truth is?” The truth is exactly as I say it is. She created this false narrative to justify ending things with me, period.

Traci: All right, as I said, either way, things are finished between you and ashley. So, please, just move on and leave my sister alone.

Audra: Well.

Tucker: Well?

Audra: I can see that interaction certainly got under your skin.

Tucker: Actually, it didn’T.

Audra: No?

Tucker: No, really. Traci’s right. Ashley and I are finished. We’re moving on. The end.

Phyllis: Well, I was right. You do have feelings for me. When did you realize it? When I came to daniel’s apartment and you kissed me? Or when you played me your song and you kissed me again?

Christine: None of that is what he said.

Phyllis: Well, I heard a lot of what he said, and it was a lot of caring and unspoken things because he didn’t want to hurt you.

Christine: Guess what? I’m not going to stand here and get attacked by her.

Danny: Chris, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Please, just don’t do this, all right? I’m trying to bring the temperature down. I don’t want to make things worse.

Christine: Tell yourself what you want. You’re buying into her garbage.

Danny: What I feel for phyllis is friendship.

Phyllis: You kiss all your friends like that?

Danny: Look, don’t go and twist this, all right? I don’t condone what you did, okay? All these game playings and– and posting that video on social media. You shouldn’t have done that.

Phyllis: Oh, it was a song. It was beautiful. It was an incredible moment for me, like all the moments I spent with you.

Danny: You implied that there’s something romantic going on between us when you know clearly, there’s not.

Phyllis: I don’t know about that. Feelings are feelings. They are. Did you see how many likes it got, by the way?

Danny: I don’t care about the likes. That was for an audience of one.

Christine: Exactly.

Phyllis: Well, I think she knew how you felt before you even knew and I don’t think I’m making any of that up.

Danny: And she took the bait. Which is basically how you two relate to one another, right?

Christine: Okay, and I asked you this before. Don’t lump me in with her.

Danny: Look, I have been out of this, away, you know? Happily free from all kinds of romantic entanglements. And you know what? I’m finding that I actually like it. You know, maybe– maybe that’s the best way for me to live my life.

Phyllis: You don’t mean that, do you?

Danny: I care about both of you. I really do, all right? And the feelings are– are completely different. They really are. But that’s not enough for either one of you. You want to declare that we’re meant to be, and then you want to tell me that I can’t be friends with my son’s mother.

Christine: I never said that.

Danny: I have this great suggestion. Why don’t we all just take a step back, all right? Take a big, deep breath. And just… let this all cool off. All right? That, uh… I think that’s best for all of us. I really do.

Christine: You always seem to find a way to ruin everything for everyone around you.

[ Tense music ]

Phyllis: You don’t get to paint me out to be the bad guy here, christine.

Christine: If the paint fits.

Phyllis: I’m not ruining anything, by the way. Except maybe your eternal fantasy to be with danny.

Christine: You should know all about fantasyland, since you’re living in it.

Phyllis: Oh, poor bug. Really? Can’t you see that danny’s just not that into you? Especially since I seem to be a temptation.

Christine: Okay.

[ Christine laughs ] Oh, phyllis. You throw yourself at danny every chance you get. It’s– it’s embarrassing. And now, because he didn’t tell you to go to hell, he thinks he might be interested. And oh, look at you! You won’t take no for an answer.

Phyllis: Well, you should have respect for the man. He said he cares for me and those were his words, not mine.

Christine: Well, danny’s right about one thing. You need to take a deep breath and step back now.

Phyllis: Whoa. You’re such a control freak. So desperate. So desperate to hang on to danny after paul dumped you. You just need a rebound lover so you can stay warm at night.

Christine: You don’t want to go there, phyllis.

Phyllis: Really? Or what? You don’t scare me. If it’s war you want, it’s war you’ll get. And we’ll see who wins.

Christine: Okay. If that’s how you want to play it. Gauntlet thrown.

Audra: I find it so strange that someone as formidable as ashley can make people so protective over her.

Tucker: Oh.

Audra: Yeah, her sister was ready to tear you apart if you said one more word.

Tucker: That whole family, they just hate outsiders. Look at them. Look at jack. He’s the only one in a relationship. And they’ll drive diane away for sure sooner or later. They’ll exile her. Yeah. I was an idiot not to realize before how codependent they all are.

Audra: It finally sounds like you mean it. Like you’re ready to move on. Are you sure you’re ready to let go of the greatest love of your life?

Tucker: Ashley abbott is dead to me.

[ Tucker clicks tongue ] Do I need to do something to prove it to you?

Traci: Jack? Jack, are you home? Jack?

[ Traci sighs ] Jack, it’s me. Again. Listen, I’ve been trying to reach you all day. I’ve got to talk to you. We’ve– we’ve got to come up with some kind of a strategy to help ashley. Seriously, I– I am so worried. Please call me back as soon as you get this.

Jack: Victor, you have to understand, it is nikki that asked me to be her sponsor. This is her call, not yours.

[ Phone ringing ] Nikki, are you okay? Did the car come that I sent?

Nikki: I’m still here. I need your help.

Jack: Stay where you are. Don’t go anywhere. I’m on my way.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, wait, what happened?

Jack: She’s calling out for help. She’s still at the bar.

Victor: I’m coming with you.

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