Young & The Restless Transcript
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Jack: As if that wasn’t enough, I had the distinct displeasure of running into tucker.
Traci: Why doesn’t he just pack up everything and move to france and run glissade?
Jack: That is exactly what I said to him. Do you know he had the nerve to want to discuss ashley with me?
Traci: Well, I’m not surprised. But why he thinks she’s any of his business after all he’s put her through?
Jack: He claims to be concerned about her, that she’s acting erratically.
Traci: Really? What did he say exactly?
Jack: That she wants to be his partner again in business and romance.
Traci: Oh, that definitely doesn’t sound like ashley.
Jack: No, it is not ashley. She has made it very clear to both of us she wants nothing to do with that man. In my mind, this is just another example of him trying to stir up trouble for this family.
Tucker: Hey.
Audra: Ugh.
Tucker: Five minutes.
Audra: Not five seconds.
Tucker: I was wrong.
Audra: Yeah, I’ve heard that before.
Tucker: Please, audra.
Audra: Two minutes. It’s ticking.
Tucker: You’re right to be angry with me about this whole thing with ashley. Whether she is actually having some kind of breakdown or she’s faking it, it’s not my concern. You are. Only you. You’re everything.
Victor: Jordan’s escape is an outrageous blunder on the part of my security team and law enforcement. You find the woman. You call me.
Adam: How is it even possible that that woman is an unstoppable threat?
Victor: Hell, she is. I’m gonna find her and put an end to her.
Jordan: Well, I’ve seen worse. Oh. The newmans and their amateur hour. They thought they could take me down. Well, it’s time for a reckoning. Hey! It’s your dry skin.
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Victor: That woman will be brought to justice if it’s the last damn thing I do.
Adam: Well, she must really be insane if she doesn’t have the sense to stay out of your way.
Victor: I just can’t believe this. Have a seat, son. What brings you by? Anything at newman I need to address?
Adam: No, it’s– it’s nothing like that. Um, I just wanted to let you know that I’m heading to the east coast tonight with chelsea and connor. But don’t worry, my work will get taken care of.
Victor: Kind of short notice, isn’t it?
Adam: It’s connor.
Victor: What’s going on with our boy?
Adam: Connor has ocd and we’re doing everything we can to get him through it.
Audra: Now you agree with me? That ashley’s faking her crazy?
Tucker: I do.
Audra: Yeah, just like that.
Tucker: Yeah, well after careful consideration.
Audra: You know, or maybe you’re just telling me what you think I want to hear because you’re not getting your way.
Tucker: Which answer will get me a second chance?
Audra: Tucker–
Tucker: You see, you’re all I want. You’re it.
Audra: Yeah, I heard that a million times.
Tucker: Listen to me, please. Ashley’s problem, real or not, is hers to deal with. Hers and her family’S. And I– I just told jack as much.
Audra: Really?
Tucker: Yes, really. I– you accused me of wanting to play hero to ashley, to save her from herself. When the only person in the world I would ever really want to play hero to is you.
Audra: Well, since I don’t need saving, you can–
Tucker: Please, I am desperate here! I cannot lose you. I won’T. What– what can we do to get back to where we were?
Jack: Diane and I are meeting at the club for a drink. Would you care to join us?
Traci: Oh, that sounds nice. Um, no, thank you. Actually, I have some reading I need to do. I think I’ll stay in.
Jack: Well, enjoy.
Traci: That’s the goal.
Ashley: I do not need or want you to be watching me like a hawk for any kind of weakness.
Traci: Ashley, I’m sorry if you think that we’re hovering or you feel cornered, but you can’t blame us to be–
Ashley: I can blame you and I do. I am stable. I am solid. And I want to move on with my life. So back the hell off and let me. Traci.
[ Ashley laughing ] You look like you’re a million miles away.
Traci: Hi, so sorry.
Ashley: Please don’t tell me that that concerned look on your face has something to do with me.
Traci: Well, unfortunately, it does. Tucker is not over you. Okay, I’m over tucker.
Ashley: Do I really have to say it again? Okay, I’m over tucker. You don’t have to worry or hover.
Traci: Okay. That is very good to hear. But apparently, tucker is not over you.
Ashley: Really? What does that mean?
Traci: I guess jack ran into him earlier, and tucker said he was very concerned about you, that your behavior is erratic.
Ashley: Yeah, he tried that on me, too. I guess he thinks that, um, because I was wrong about what happened in paris, that that indicates that I’m falling apart. Obviously, he’s trying to make me doubt myself. But you don’t have to believe his garbage now, do you?
Traci: So, what you’re saying is that his– tucker’s claims are just another way for him to manipulate you.
Ashley: Yeah, as if that could ever be the case.
Traci: Well, I can’t speak for tucker’s sincerity, but you have to admit, you’ve been a little moody, and not quite yourself since we got back from paris. Maybe that’s why he’s jumping to conclusions about what’s going on with you.
Ashley: And you’re not gonna let me forget for a second that I was wrong about what happened in that stupid cafe, are you?
Traci: Okay, come on, I’m not trying to upset you.
Ashley: Well, it is upsetting. You’re choosing to believe tucker over me, and I am your sister.
Victor: Obsessive-compulsive disorder. I’ve heard that term pertaining to adults, but rarely to children.
Adam: I didn’t know that either.
Victor: Ah.
Adam: You know, when connor first started having issues at school, we thought it was a learning difference, an academic issue. But then we found a doctor who made the diagnosis.
Victor: So, what’s the cure?
Adam: There is no cure. But there are tools that he can learn to manage the diagnosis. He needs something called exposure and response prevention therapy, erp. Chelsea found the best residential program in the country, and we’re lucky enough to get the last spot. So, that’s why we have to leave immediately.
Victor: Take my jet. I mean, I’ll make the arrangements.
Adam: Well, nick already made the offer. So, it’s nice to know that we have your blessing, too.
Victor: My boy, just know that whatever you and chelsea and connor need, you just come to me, all right?
Adam: That means more than you know.
Victor: Yeah, well, I know what it is like to have a child that suffers. And there’s nothing you can do about it.
Adam: You know, we have to do this. It is the right move to make, but I don’t want to let him out of my sight. Connor says that he hates himself. What do I do with that? I mean, how do I– how do I help him?
Victor: That breaks my heart, you know? You just continue doing what you and chelsea are planning to do. I mean, it’s the right move. Just trust yourself.
Adam: Dad, I’m– but I’m the screw-up. I’m that guy that never gets it right. What if it’s happened this time? What if what’s happening with connor is my fault? I mean, I love the hell out of my kid, but I wasn’t always around, was I? And connor didn’t exactly have the most stable childhood.
Victor: Well… I had a son I loved very much. Couldn’t be around him when things were difficult, and he had a tough childhood. And I am proud of the man that boy has become. Of the father he has become.
Victoria: Hi. Have you seen claire?
Victor: No.
Victoria: I’ve looked everywhere for her. Will you alert your security team and ask if they’ve seen her, please?
Adam: Look, she’s probably fine.
Victoria: Probably? Probably isn’t good enough, all right? Not with jordan out there.
Victor: Sweetheart, there’s no way jordan would have come onto this property without security catching her. There’s no way she took claire away.
Adam: Yes, I can vouch for that. Security was so tight, I could barely get in.
Victoria: That’s because they don’t like you. That doesn’t mean that claire didn’t figure out a way to leave.
Victor: I don’t think claire would do that. She knows how dangerous that would be. She wouldn’t leave on her own.
Victoria: I wouldn’t be so sure.
Michael: Claire.
Claire: Hello!
Michael: Well, uh, not that it isn’t great to see you, but what are you doing here?
Claire: I’m enjoying a mocha latte, extra mocha. Because I can.
Michael: No better reason. You look good.
Claire: Feel good. And I’m kind of celebrating.
Michael: Ah, what’s the occasion?
Claire: This is my very first time out in the actual real world all by myself since I was released from the hospital.
Michael: Well, good for you. But with your aunt no longer in custody, I’m surprised that victor and your family would let you off the ranch, let alone out of their sight.
Claire: They wouldn’t, which is why I didn’t tell them.
Michael: You think that’s a good idea?
Claire: They probably won’t be happy, but jordan doesn’t scare me and I can’t let fear control my life. Not anymore. Wow.
Michael: I am glad that you’re feeling so strong, but I can’t help being a little worried that you’re out here unprotected given that you are still very much a target for jordan.
Claire: Duly noted. But what seems like a risk to you, it feels absolutely amazing for me. I can’t live my life worried that my aunt is lurking around every corner. I’m free of her. I’m free of the hate that she poured into me. And I’m gonna live my life like a normal person for the first time ever.
[ Michael chuckling ]
Michael: You are a very strong young woman, just like your mother.
Claire: Really? You think I’m like victoria?
Michael: I do. Very much so. Pecan muffins.
Lauren: You caught me. They’re my obsession.
Claire: Well, your secret is safe with me.
Lauren: Thank you.
Michael: Oh, lauren, this is victoria’s daughter, claire.
Lauren: I’ve heard a lot about you.
Claire: I can imagine.
Lauren: Well, you’ve gone through a lot and you’ve come out the other side.
Claire: I owe a lot to your husband. He could’ve refused my case, but he took a chance and here I am.
Michael: Yay.
Lauren: Yes. So, I’m assuming you’re gonna stay in genoa city?
Claire: There’s no place I’d rather be. I’m mostly focused on getting to know my family right now.
Lauren: Yes, and getting to know the newmans is a full-time job.
Claire: Oh, that is true. They’ve been so kind.
Lauren: Oh, well, they certainly are. So, tell me, what are you interested in? What do you think you’re gonna do?
Claire: Well, there was this little girl at the hospital. I would play games with her and read to her. And I think it was really good for both of us. So, nikki and my parents have suggested I might like to work with kids.
Lauren: Oh, that sounds nice.
Claire: Summer. Hey.
Michael: Hi, summer.
Lauren: We were just getting to know your cousin. You know, actually, I’ve got to get back to work.
Michael: Oh, I’m headed to victor’S. Let me drop you.
Lauren: Okay.
Michael: Right. Claire, summer.
Lauren: You just want these muffins.
Michael: Yes, I do.
Claire: Summer, would you like to sit?
Summer: I actually can’T. I gotta get back to work. This was just a quick little coffee break.
Claire: Maybe next time.
Summer: Yeah, good to see you.
Claire: Summer? You learned the whole truth about me, didn’t you?
Summer: Um. Yeah, what you did to your family, um… my family. Can’t really wrap my head around it.
Claire: It makes sense for you to be freaked out. What I did was horrible and I’m ashamed. But I’m not that person anymore. I’ve gotten help. I’ll keep getting help. And I will spend the rest of my life trying to prove myself to all of you.
Summer: You tried to kill my dad. My aunt. My– my grandparents. I– I gotta ask you. What makes you think that you will ever be qualified to work with children?
Tucker: You’re right to wanna walk away from me. About all this with ashley. You probably should have. I made promises to you that I didn’t keep. I was not honest with you. But you’ve been so patient with me. And you stood by me when you didn’t have to. And most people would not have. And yet, I still haven’t made you the priority I should have made you. And that makes me a fool. So, here I am. A liar and a fool. And you should probably walk away. I won’t blame you if you do. When I think about my life without you, audra… and, uh… I’m so lucky to have you in my life and… you’re– you’re my best friend. And, um, I’m sorry. I don’t know what else to say. What do you need me to say?
Audra: I just need you to look at me in my eyes and say the only words I know you can’t say without meaning them.
Tucker: I love you, audra.
Audra: I love you too.
Diane: To taking a break from our crazy busy schedules for a little us time.
Jack: I will drink to that. Ah, I think I needed this.
Diane: Tough day?
Jack: Tucker.
Diane: Oh, no, what now?
Jack: Oh, more of his mind games. He claims he is concerned about ashley’s mental health. There’s something terribly wrong with her.
Diane: Oh, my god, it never stops with him.
Jack: I don’t know what his ultimate agenda is. I do know my sister. If she is behaving out of character, it’s because she’s under a great deal of stress. I’ve talked to her about this. She says she’s fine.
Diane: Do you believe her?
Jack: I have been with ashley through a number of emotional issues for her. I have seen her confused. I have seen her unsure of herself. No, she is strong. She is solid. Yes, I do believe her.
Traci: Um, I don’t believe a word that tucker says.
Ashley: Well, I’m glad to hear it. I mean, I’ve never felt more focused and more sure of myself. It is funny though, isn’t it?
Traci: What?
Ashley: Well, tucker does seem to be genuinely concerned about me. He actually told me that he feels responsible that somehow our breakup pushed me over the edge. Let him think I’m crazy. It’s exactly what I want.
Traci: Oh, okay. You want tucker to think that you’re crazy. Would you mind kind of walking me through this? Because this makes absolutely no sense. Especially because you’re over him, right?
Ashley: I’m in complete control of the situation. I’m not playing into tucker’s hands. In fact, this is all going exactly how I intended to.
Traci: It is?
Ashley: I have a plan.
Traci: Oh, now there’s a phrase that terrifies me, I have a plan. Rarely goes the way you want it to. You mind sharing some of this with me?
Ashley: You’re just gonna have to trust me, trace.
Traci: I do trust you. But I’m also really curious.
Ashley: Well, I don’t want to ruin the surprise, so you’re gonna have to wait.
Traci: Oh, come on. I was your wingwoman in paris. You’ve got to have somebody to bounce ideas off of, right?
Ashley: Why? So, you can talk me out of it?
Traci: Everybody needs a sounding board.
Ashley: I’ve got tucker just where I want him. See, he’s so worried about poor ashley. He feels so guilty about her because she’s weak and she’s fragile. You know, she’s vulnerable. What that does, it makes him vulnerable. Because you see, all I have to do is get him to trust me. With his heart and with his empire. And then, I’m gonna take it all away. So, all he’s left with is that sad, desolate, bankrupt soul of his.
Traci: Okay, ashley. After everything you’ve been through, do you really think it’s wise to get that close to tucker again? Come on. This is not the first time that you’ve cozied up to him.
Ashley: I’m smarter now.
Traci: And he is someone who’s difficult to fool. How are you gonna get his company away from him?
Ashley: Oh, I don’t know. I’m just gonna do it. It’s perfect. He’s not gonna see me coming.
Traci: Wait, I– I don’t know about any of this. And none of it sounds good. Ashley, please don’t go. Ashley, wait a minute.
[ Door slams ]
Diane: I hate that I got so angry with kyle. And I realize that I’ve just been looking for any evidence that he didn’t respect me as his superior. And I am gonna stop doing that.
Jack: I think that’s very generous of you. And for what it’s worth, I saw kyle at the house and we talked about the issue.
Diane: What did he say?
Jack: He confessed that he has had some feelings of resentment.
Diane: You see? It wasn’t my imagination. He does resent me. That’s not okay.
Jack: He also volunteered that he knows he has to work through this, on his own.
Diane: Jack, what if he can’t? I mean, I have worked so hard to have a relationship with my son. No job is worth sacrificing that for.
[ Diane sighs ] What would you say if I suggested that kyle and I reverse roles?
Adam: You’re so worried that jordan could have got to claire. Have you ever considered that claire maybe ran off to be with her aunt, to team up against our family again?
[ Victoria scoffs ]
Victoria: You know, it’s fascinating. Ever since you’ve come into our lives, all you’ve wanted was for us to accept you. And you won’t extend that same grace to my daughter.
[ Adam sighs ]
Adam: You know what? You’re right. I’m sorry.
Victoria: Oh, an apology? Why are you being so nice?
Adam: Look, I may not be completely convinced that claire is not a threat based on what she’s done, but we are protective of our kids. I get that. So, I should have kept my mouth shut.
Victoria: I’m sorry, but this is so unlike you.
Adam: Yeah, well, maybe I learned a few things recently.
Victoria: Like what?
Adam: Oh, god, you’re gonna hear it sooner or later. Connor has been diagnosed with ocd.
Victoria: What? Oh, my god, I’m sorry. Is he okay?
Adam: He’s scared. I’m scared, but he’s putting on a brave face. Chelsea and I, we’re leaving tonight to get him into a residential program.
Victoria: Well, I’m sorry for everything that connor has to go through. And you and chelsea as well.
Adam: Thank you.
Victoria: It’s smart, though, for you to be proactive. I think, um, early intervention is probably key in something like this. If there’s anything I can do.
Victor: Thank you for the update. Yeah.
Victoria: What did you find out?
Victor: Well, according to security at the front gate, claire left a while ago saying she was gonna get a cup of coffee.
Victoria: So, she just went out to get coffee?
Victor: No more information than that.
Claire: I saw kyle earlier and I explained to him, I’m working through things and therapy, and I’m doing everything that I can to get better and– and build a real life for myself. That means trying to be productive, giving back, and yeah, hopefully, that means working with kids. Maybe because of the terrible things that I did. Maybe because of the terrible things that were done to me when I was a kid.
Summer: So you were a victim?
Claire: I was stolen, cut off from my family, told that I was unwanted so that I could be used and manipulated and it worked. I did what I was told and it was awful, but I take responsibility for what I did. And I’m taking responsibility for my present, for my future, to make a difference in a good way. I really hope that you can see that and you can trust me. And maybe, who knows, one day we could have a real relationship as cousins.
[ Door opens ]
Summer: Chance.
Chance: Hey.
Summer: Hey. Um, claire, this is chance chancellor. Chance, this is my cousin, claire.
Chance: Oh, very nice to meet you.
Claire: Nikki pointed you out at diane and jack’s vow renewal. She said you were a genuine hero.
Chance: Oh, well, that’s a little too generous.
Summer: No, don’t be modest. You are a hero, even if you’re not wearing the uniform anymore.
[ Phone ringing ]
Claire: Oh, um, it’s my mom. I should probably get back to the ranch before they call out the security guards.
Summer: Hm. Sounds very serious.
Claire: At least I got my coffee. It was great meeting you.
Chance: Yeah, you as well.
Claire: Good to see you, summer.
Summer: You too.
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Jack: Are you really saying what I think you’re saying? You would give up your job as co-ceo for kyle?
Diane: Look, I love my job. I love working so closely with you. But I really want our son to soar. And I’m afraid that his resentment towards me is gonna get in the way of that.
Jack: It is not enough to make this drastic a change.
Diane: Jack, please, just give it some thought.
Jack: Okay. Switching jobs at this point may seem like an answer, but it– it doesn’t solve the problem. I’ve said this before, you and kyle have to find a way to resolve this. To work through things, to find common ground, so that you can work together effectively.
Diane: So, I guess that’s a no.
Jack: I won’t even consider it. I honestly believe you are where you belong. Where you deserve to be.
Victoria: There you are! Where were you? I was so worried about you.
Claire: I’m fine. I just went for a coffee.
Adam: Alone?
Claire: Why do you care?
Adam: Because people were worried.
Victoria: Okay, okay, it’s not safe. So, don’t do that again. Don’t– don’t do that until jordan is in custody.
Victor: Claire, listen to me. Next time you inform your mother about your whereabouts, and/or take someone from the security team along with you.
Claire: I will. And I’m sorry that I worried you so much. But I can’t just hide here in this house. I– I have to get used to living out in the real world and going out on my own. I– I refuse to be afraid of jordan.
Victor: You sound like your grandmother.
Victoria: I’m proud of you. I know that you want to be independent, but please, just don’t take off like that again. You promise me?
Claire: I promise, mom.
Michael: Oh, looks like a party. Claire, yeah.
Victor: Michael baldwin. Nice to see you, old boy.
Michael: Good to see you.
Victor: Have a seat. What’s up?
Michael: Potential lead on jordan, if we’re lucky.
Victoria: Oh, thank god.
Victor: Let me hear it.
Michael: Well, someone calling herself eve howard purchased a train ticket from chicago to houston. Could be jordan’s on the run.
Victor: Could also be that that is what she wants us to think.
Audra: What the hell?
Tucker: Again? Would you like me to have you thrown out or arrested this time?
Ashley: We have business to discuss.
Tucker: No, we don’T.
Ashley: I made that appointment we talked about.
Tucker: Wonderful. I’m glad you did. That’s all I wanted. Now, I wish you the best.
Ashley: You know, I’m doing this for us.
Tucker: Do it for yourself, ashley. There is no us. And there never will be again.
Ashley: I think you’d have a different answer if we didn’t have an audience.
Tucker: I hope you get to a better place. I really do. But that is a step you need to take on your own or with the support of your family because I am out.
Audra: You heard him, ashley. Out.
Ashley: Can we speak privately?
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Audra: Look, ashley, I don’t know what all of this is. Real, fake, crazy, sane. I– I don’t know. But whatever it is, it’s over. Okay, this thing that you’ve got chasing tucker around, it’s embarrassing. Do you really want to get rejected over and over again? Have a little self-respect.
Ashley: Tucker, could you put a muzzle on this yappy little bitch?
Audra: You know what?
Tucker: Hold on. Wait a minute. Stop it. Ashley, it’s enough. Go now.
Ashley: Okay. All you had to do was ask.
Audra: Oh, my god.
Tucker: Well, do you believe me now?
Ashley: Where am I? What’s going on? What am I doing here? What’s happening to me?
Chance: Hey, your cousin seemed nice.
Summer: Yeah, seemed nice.
Chance: What’s that supposed to mean?
Summer: It means that she seemed nice when she was my grandma’s assistant, but it actually turned out that she was plotting with her crazy great-aunt to destroy the newman family.
Chance: That woman just now?
Summer: Yes, that exact one. Okay, the short version? She and her aunt lured my dad, my aunt victoria, and my grandparents all up to this remote cabin and tried to kill them.
Chance: What? Why the hell isn’t she in prison?
Summer: Because my family heavily went to bat for her. Mental illness, whatever. They got her treatment instead of jail time, and now she’s just living on the ranch. A shiny new member of the newman clan.
Chance: Boy. Well, they must have faith that the treatment’s working, yeah?
Summer: Yeah, well, I saw her in action with my grandma before. She’s a pretty good actress.
Chance: You don’t think she’s been rehabilitated?
Summer: I– I don’t know what to believe, chance. I really don’T. Yes, she seems to sincerely want to turn her life around, but I don’t really know how you go from homicidal behavior to just a normal person in the span of, like, a couple of months. I– I get the concept of second chances. I’m just not ready to trust my cousin claire.
Michael: There’s only one way to figure out if jordan’s playing us or if she’s really getting out of dodge. I’m gonna have to follow up on that train ticket lead.
Victor: Thank you for coming by and let me know as soon as you find anything out.
Michael: You’ll be the first.
Victor: Thank you.
Michael: Victoria, adam.
Adam: Look, I, um, I have to get going as well, but thank you for letting me use the jet.
Victor: Anytime, my boy. If you need anything, call me.
Adam: Of course. Thank you.
Victor: And you tell him that nikki and I love him. Give him a big hug from us, all right?
Victoria: And also from me, adam.
Adam: Sure.
Victor: Adam?
Adam: Yeah?
Victor: Just remember, you and chelsea are exactly the parents the boy needs right now.
Claire: What’s going on with adam’s son?
[ Victor sighs ]
Victor: As if they didn’t have enough problems. He has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is being treated at a special clinic on the east coast.
Claire: God, that poor kid. I spent time with some kids his age at the hospital. They all tried to be brave, but you could tell that they were– they were afraid of the treatments and they were scared that they wouldn’t get better. My heart really goes out to him.
Victoria: Connor will be very lucky if he finds people as empathetic as you are to help him through this.
Diane: Thank you.
Jack: You are welcome.
Diane: Mm.
Jack: Come here.
Ashley: Oh, what is happening to me?
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