Young & The Restless Transcript
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Chance: Hey. You got a second?
Billy: Yeah, let me just finish this up. Okay, good to go. Um, what’s going on?
Chance: Is it true, what I just heard? Daniel romalotti was let go?
Billy: Yeah, I’m afraid that is true. And heather stevens was let go as well.
Chance: What’s up with that? I never heard any issues about heather’s work, and omega sphere has really taken off.
Billy: Yeah.
Chance: And daniel almost single-handedly created our entire gaming division. Help me understand why this would happen.
Billy: Oh, it wasn’t me, chance, believe me. And I got no doubt in my mind it’s not gonna end well.
Devon: So you think there’s still a place for billy at chancellor-winters. Even though you’re back home and there’s no real reason for him to be at the company
Lily: I think there is a side to this that you refuse to see.
Devon: I’m not refusing to see anything. I’m just curious, ’cause you said yourself that you can see the tension that billy causes between us. And just the other day, you were ready to show him the door. So I’m wondering what’s changed and why you’re taking his side?
[ Traci sighs ]
Traci: Ashley, it’s me. Listen, you went upstairs to take a bath, and the next thing I find out, you’ve gone. I promise that I– I will not tell anybody about your memory lapses. But we haven’t gotten to the bottom of what’s causing them. Please, you need to come home so that we can figure that out, okay? Please, ashley.
[ Traci gasps ]
Jack: Hi.
Traci: Hey, jack, it’s you. And nikki, hello.
Nikki: Hi, traci.
Traci: Is everything all right?
Jack: It will be. Uh, how about you? How are things here?
Tucker: I don’t wanna waste any more time, audra. Life’s too precious. And you are–
Audra: I– I don’t know what to say.
Tucker: Say yes.
Audra: But…
Tucker: Wait, hold on. Give me your hand.
Audra: But, tucker, wait. I haven’t said yes. For people who feel limited
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Tucker: Right. You haven’t said yes because I– I missed an obvious step.
[ Chuckles ] Right? Gotta do it right.
Audra: Tucker, stop. Um… I don’t have an answer for you yet… but I do have questions. Why now? Why this?
Tucker: Because this is– this is what you do when– when you realize your life will only be complete with that– that certain person. And… it’s part certainty, you know, the meant-to-be feeling. Uh, part fear that your life won’t be quite right without that person.
Audra: And now you think that person is me.
Tucker: Yeah, I think I’ve known for a while. Just– you know me, I’m– I’m the master of getting in my own way. I mean, you are, audra… the sun, you know? You’re the… [ Laughs ] …The moon, the stars.
Audra: Yeah, um, I don’t need some poetic aria about our magical connection. What I need to know is, what’s the catch?
Nikki: I can leave if you and traci need to speak privately.
Jack: No, no, no. You shouldn’t go anywhere right now. I assume, traci, this about what we discussed? Any changes?
Traci: Yes. Ashley came home after you left.
Jack: Well, that’s great. There you are. She’s fine. No reason to worry.
[ Traci sighs ]
Traci: Well, that’s not entirely true. I would’ve reacted the same way if it was you that was out all night.
Jack: Point taken, but all is well now? Is there something else that’s bothering you?
Traci: Uh, we’ll just talk about this later. Okay? I have some errands I have to run, so I will leave you to it. Nikki, it’s good to see you.
Nikki: Good to see you.
Traci: Please take care.
Nikki: Thank you. Traci is keeping something to herself, and I’m afraid my being here kept her from telling you what it is.
Chance: But why would we suddenly fire both of them, as far as I can tell, without cause?
Billy: Like I said, it wasn’t me. This was devon and lily. It was their decision.
Chance: So what’s gonna happen to the gaming platform without daniel?
Billy: To omega sphere? I have no idea.
Chance: Okay. So, two key people were fired and you were not in the loop. Yeah. I take it lily’s return has not eased the tension between you and devon.
Billy: No, not at all. And she’s united with devon, and I’m sure nate’s gonna follow suit. Mamie, she’s got her own agenda. But I’m here, and I’m in for the long haul, and I’ll do everything I can to mitigate. But the truth is, I’m committed to making sure that jill’s vision is taken care of here.
Chance: So, lily’s back, you’re locked in, and what? Things are getting worse? There’s more conflict, there’s more disagreement on major issues?
Billy: Look, chance, I get it, you think that all this in-fighting, it’s– it’s petty. I understand that. But the truth is, it’s not.
Chance: Really? How do you figure that?
Billy: Because there’s a lot going on right now, okay? And if we don’t find a replacement for daniel, there’s some tough decisions that are gonna have to be made.
Chance: How tough we talking?
Billy: Like downsizing the entire gaming division.
Chance: Yeah.
Billy: Firing a bunch of really good people that don’t deserve it that we hired to execute daniel’s vision. That’s a lot of pink slips right there.
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Chance: Mm-hmm. More trouble?
Lily: I am not taking billy’s side. I’m being logical. That is all.
Devon: If that were the case, then you would see that it’s counterproductive to have billy back at chancellor-winters in the first place. Okay? He was brought in to replace you, or to fill in while you were gone, and you’re back. So it’s time for him to move on.
Lily: Billy wasn’t brought in just to replace me. I mean, jill was feeling like she was being pushed out once mamie came into the picture.
Devon: Okay, so what? Then we’re stuck with billy just ’cause jill wants someone around with her last name?
Lily: Look, I don’t like what chancellor-winters has become, okay? It’s become this war zone where I feel like two sides are vying for power.
Devon: I don’t think it’s all that. That’s an exaggeration.
Lily: I don’t think it is. I mean, jill was feeling threatened, right, thinking that you and nate and I were gonna go and side with mamie. So she brings in billy and chance to level the playing field.
Devon: Yeah, but keeping billy there, it doesn’t level anything, really.
Lily: If we get rid of billy, it is gonna prove to jill that she had a right to worry, and I think that’s the wrong move. It is one I am not willing to make.
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Devon: Listen, I completely get that you feel a sense of loyalty to jill. I do.
Lily: Yeah, of course I do. I mean, she’s the one who trusted me to run her company. I’ll never forget that.
Devon: Right, and I’m not asking you to forget that at all. I’m asking you to look at this whole situation objectively, ’cause jill is overreacting. All right? Regardless of how mamie feels, no one is trying to strip her of her power. So all the drama that’s being created around this, it’s coming from jill. She is literally fueling this war that you see of us versus them.
Lily: But if we fire billy, that’s gonna exacerbate the situation.
Devon: But do you not agree that jill’s being paranoid? ‘Cause mamie only owns a minority stake in the company. Nothing can happen to jill unless we let it happen, and jill doesn’t seem to understand that.
Lily: Yeah, but devon, we don’t wanna add fuel to the fire.
Devon: I disagree. And this is also why mamie’s suggestion of splitting up the companies behind the scenes makes sense sometimes.
Lily: Oh, is she still talking about that?
Devon: Yeah.
Lily: Like, this is what I’m talking about, okay? Her presence in the company, it worries me. Like, her power plays are not the vision that I have for chancellor-winters. I don’t want things to be this way.
Devon: I don’t want things to be this way either. But I do think that we should try and come up with another solution instead of just throwing out the idea altogether the way jill did.
Lily: Oh, something other than splitting the company in two?
Devon: Yes, out of just respect. We don’t punish our colleagues just ’cause we have a problem with ’em.
Lily: Are you serious right now? Did you really just say that to me?
Billy: Just let me respond to chelsea real quick. Give me a second.
Chance: Yeah.
Billy: Okay. Thanks.
Chance: Hey, I remember you saying that chelsea and adam took connor out of town and there were some issues. I don’t wanna pry, but… you need to talk, I’m happy to listen.
Billy: Yeah, thank you for that. Truth is, I can’t say much. All I will say is that I feel for all three of them. Adam included, believe it or not.
Chance: Must be serious, then.
Billy: Connor’s such a good kid, but what he’s going through, it’s– it’s tough, you know? He went to the specialized school ’cause he needed a certain amount of attention, and now he’s going somewhere else. It’s a lot to take on. But he has one thing going for him, that’s for sure.
Chance: Yeah, what’s that?
Billy: Chelsea. She’s so loving. So caring, attentive. Connor’s lucky to have her. And she’s doing everything she can to get him through this.
Chance: I bet she is. And you know what? Having to take care of her son and deal with adam at the same time, I’m sure that’s more than a handful.
Nikki: If you all are going through some kind of family issue–
Jack: I can’t remember when there wasn’t some kind of issue in the abbott manse.
Nikki: You’re shutting me down.
Jack: Because we have to talk about your issue. Please. Let’s talk about society and that stranger who sent you a vodka.
Nikki: Yeah. Who was that? And why would he do something like that?
Jack: Because he disappeared, we will never know if his intentions were benign or not.
Nikki: Well, I am sure that jordan was behind it. Having me followed, tempting me with alcohol. And we have no idea where she is!
Jack: And that’s why I took you out of there and brought you here, to slow things down. If victor saw you right now and heard about this man, he would go ballistic.
Nikki: Yes, he would. But we have no idea if she has other partners in crime all over town, watching, waiting for just the right moment to push me over the edge.
Tucker: What makes you think there’s a catch?
Audra: How could I think anything else? Look, we’ve barely been together as a couple, and already you’re– you’re proposing marriage. Who does that?
Tucker: Someone who wants to spend the rest of his life with you. We’ve been together so many years already. Maybe not, uh, officially, romantically, as a couple, but… we’ve shared virtually everything else.
Audra: Yeah, but that’s not the same, and you know it.
Tucker: So is this… just about the timing? Or about me?
Audra: Of course not. I– I do love you. But this… I– I’m sorry, but something about all of this just doesn’t ring true to me. It all feels like it’s a reaction to… something. Or someone. Has something happened with ashley?
[ Tucker groans ] Is this a reaction?
Tucker: No!
Audra: Well, it feels like you’re trying to prove a point.
Tucker: I’m not trying to prove a point. This has nothing to do with ashley. Why does everything have to do with ashley? It has to do with you and me. That’s it. I love you. That’S…
[ Laughs ] I mean, I want us to be together forever. (Tony hawk) skating for over 45 years has taken a toll on my body.
Lily: Are you accusing me of punishing daniel and heather because I have a problem with them?
Devon: No, I’m talking about jill dismissing the idea of splitting the companies because she doesn’t like that the idea came from mamie. And I think that it would be smart of us to try and come up with some kind of solution instead of just throwing it out the window.
Lily: Okay, well, you also wanna cut billy loose because you have a personal problem with him.
Devon: You’re 100% right. Yes, I do. And I also have a lot of professional reasons, too.
Lily: Like what?
Devon: Oh, his track record, for one. You and I both know how many times that guy has bounced from company to company. He never stays anywhere for a long time. He was just getting settled at jabot, and then his mom snapped her fingers, and he’s back with us acting like he owns the place.
Lily: No, I mean, that’s true. He is all over the place trying to find himself.
Devon: And how long do you think it’ll take before he feels unfulfilled again and leaves us for a second time? He can’t be trusted to maintain commitment. Not to our company, not to you, not to anybody. And given your history, I’m a little surprised that you’d even wanna work with him at all.
Billy: That’s very astute of you. And I agree. Adam is the biggest hurdle in all of this.
Chance: Hey, I get it. You know, once upon a time, we were close, so I know firsthand how he can be.
Billy: That’s what I’m concerned about. In my opinion, he’s not handling this very well. But as a father, I will say I sympathize. It’s not an easy situation. But I care about chelsea. And if he could rein it in, even just a little bit, I think it’d be more helpful for everyone.
Chance: Yeah, it doesn’t sound like something he can pull off.
Billy: Yeah. I wish I could go back east and be with chelsea, make sure that she feels she’s got the support that she needs, but the truth is, that is only gonna complicate matters worse, and, of course, defeat the purpose.
Chance: Well, man, I gotta say, I admire your logic there, and the amazing amount of restraint you’re showing.
Billy: Logic? Restraint? Those are two traits that I am not known for.
Audra: Together… forever?
Tucker: It’s okay to believe me, you know. I realize that no one else ever takes me at my word, but…
[ Sighs ] You know me better than that, right?
Audra: Who else hasn’t taken you at your word recently?
Tucker: I ran into devon earlier. Didn’t go well.
Audra: Is that what provoked this proposal? The lack of having anyone to love? Or more to the point, anyone to love you? Are you trying to prove something to your son?
Tucker: No. Audra, sometimes… when we’re in bed together and you’re asleep… I memorize that face. I try to memorize every inch. It gives me so much peace. It makes me feel like things make sense. Devon, um– devon said to me, “look at you, tucker. You’re all alone. You’ll always be alone.” And I said to myself, “he’s wrong. ‘Cause I got audra.” Right now, though… anyway, I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and, uh, actually seeing devon just reinforced the decision.
[ Exhales ] Made me realize what’s important in life. You.
Audra: I’m sorry. Um…
Tucker: No, that’s okay.
Audra: I just can’T.
Tucker: Hmm.
Audra: You know, this just comes out of nowhere. And… [ Sniffles ] …What we have is special. We have chemistry and excitement. We speak our own shorthand, and, um, we know how each other’s mind thinks, and I just… but what makes us different is that our relationship is not bound by anyone else’s rules. Marriage is so separate from who we are.
Tucker: Yeah, I– a month or so ago, I would have agreed with you, given my track record, especially my last marriage. But… something’s changed. When I think about a life with you… it’s all I want.
Audra: So suddenly, though.
Tucker: If not now, when? When is anybody ever truly ready for something like this, right? And I’m scared. I’m unsure. I don’t know if it’s gonna work out. But I’m willing to give it a shot. My head is telling me, “no, too soon,” just like yours is. But if I only ever listened to my head, I’d never take a chance on anything. It just feels right. I’m so in love with you. If not now, when? For me, it’s now.
Jack: I understand where it might be easy to assume that jordan enlisted this mystery man or an army of accomplices to sit in wait, hoping to torment you. But isn’t it also possible that a man saw a very beautiful woman in a restaurant, wanted to buy her a drink, and did not realize she was in recovery?
Nikki: Well, thanks for the flattering spin, but if that were the case… why take off? Why– why doesn’t he stick around for me to thank him. I mean, who buys a stranger a drink, and then leaves? And how did he know that vodka is my drink of choice?
Jack: I guess I just wanted to know you were beyond the torment, and if you’re not, you have to respond appropriately. I think it’s great that you have accepted victor’s offer for this trip, though. I think a couple of weeks away from genoa city would be wonderful for you. You’d be safer and– especially if jordan has found a couple of allies here in town.
Nikki: Actually, I’ve been having second thoughts about the trip.
Jack: What?
Nikki: If I let her drive me out of town, it will give her even more presumed power over me. She would love it if she thought that she had scared me. In fact, that might even be part of her plan.
Jack: Wait, to what end?
Nikki: Leaving victoria and claire vulnerable to her. And she knows that that would hurt victor and me even more deeply.
Jack: Wow, we are dealing with one very sick, twisted mind.
Nikki: And we can’t stay away forever. I mean, she’ll wait it out until we come back. And by then, she’ll probably be more emboldened. I am not going to give her the satisfaction. File 100% free with turbotax free edition.
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Lily: Okay, first of all, my breakup with daniel was nothing like– thank you. My breakup with billy, okay?
Devon: I’m aware of that, but it had the same outcome, did it not?
Lily: Yeah, but billy didn’t fall into the bed of another woman and claim his undying love for her. We drifted apart, and I was the one who encouraged him to follow his heart, and leave the company. And don’t use my breakup as a reason we can’t count on him.
Devon: I’m sorry, but you are right that he is invested. He’s invested in preserving the abbott name, okay? And my whole point is, with as fast as jill brought him in, who’s to say he won’t leave just as quick?
Lily: Oh, my god. Okay, listen, we– I have to go. I have a meeting to get to. Listen, I will talk to billy, okay? I will figure out where he stands because I also want to know what kind of value he thinks he brings to the company.
Devon: Okay, well, I’m sure he’s gonna tell you what he thinks you want to hear. But I’m hoping that he’s honest with himself and tells you that he’s restless, and wants to move on, ’cause I don’t think he’s worth the trouble.
Audra: You know, you say it feels right to you. But I’m just not there.
Tucker: Fair enough.
[ Tucker laughs ] Maybe I’ll just… propose all over again tomorrow. I should have gotten one of those skywriting planes. “Marry me, audra, heart, tucker.”
Audra: That’s not necessary.
Tucker: I don’t suppose because you just suddenly changed your mind.
Audra: I just can’T. Are you sure you’re not trying to prove something to ashley or devon, or perhaps the rest of the world? Or are you maybe just out to prove something to yourself?
Jack: I completely understand you’re not wanting to give jordan a win. Believe me. I don’t want to give that monster any sense of a victory. But my main concern is you and your safety.
Nikki: Have you forgotten that I still have my bodyguard, larry? That and all of victor’s team–
Jack: Yeah, where was victor’s cracker jack team when a stranger tried to give you a drink?
Nikki: Out in the breezeway, which you already knew. They weren’t looking for a man. They were looking for a woman. Now that they know that jordan has accomplices, they will be much more vigilant.
Jack: I hope so. I’m still gonna be concerned about you.
Nikki: Thank you. I don’t know what I would do without you as a friend, but please don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.
Jack: You better be.
Chance: Oh, hey, don’t forget we’ve got that call this afternoon about the advertising budget.
Billy: Is that this afternoon? I thought that was tomorrow morning.
Chance: Well, if you can’t make it, I’ll handle it, all right? As well as whatever you got planned next to shore up the gaming platform. Really, billy, if you gotta go take some personal time, go see chelsea, you’re covered.
Billy: Thank you for that. I appreciate it, but you know what? I’m here now, so I’ll get everything done that I can. So then when chelsea gets back into town, I’m there to support her.
Chance: All right.
Lily: Hello. Enjoying my office, I see.
Billy: Nice timing.
Devon: Why is it nice timing?
Billy: I was just informing chance of the sudden staff shake-up.
Devon: Oh, well, yeah, it was sudden, but I stand by lily’s decision to do it, ’cause it needed to happen.
Billy: Yeah, I fully disagree with that, but it’s done. So, let’s make sure there’s no blowback.
Devon: I don’t anticipate there being any, but if there is, we’ll handle it.
Billy: Really, you don’t anticipate any blowback? We fired two high-level executives for personal reasons?
Devon: Well, see, that’s you assuming that it was just for personal reasons. Have you considered the fact that you might not have all the information?
Billy: I have enough information to know that they didn’t commit any fireable offenses, okay? They were both doing a great job. Daniel alone in the gaming division was going off like a firecracker, devon.
Devon: Listen, billy–
Lily: Oh, my god. Both of you, stop. This has to end. My dry eye’s made me a burning,
Lily: Can I please talk to billy alone?
Devon: Sure.
Lily: You know, firing daniel and heather was my call. Devon had nothing to do with it.
Billy: Doesn’t make it any more palatable.
Lily: Okay, well, this is business. You’re not gonna agree with everything that we do.
Billy: Frankly, lily, it doesn’t seem like we’re going to agree on much at all going forward.
[ Lily laughs ]
Lily: You know, I– I really told devon that you have a place and a purpose here, and I really hope I don’t regret saying that.
Billy: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. But the truth is lily, I don’t need you to back me up. I’m here to do my job. I’m committed to that. And if your brother is gonna badmouth me behind my back, to the point that you need to defend me, that’s on him.
Lily: Really, billy, do you really think it’s all devon’s fault? It takes two, okay? So, take a look in the mirror.
Diane: Hello, jack. Nikki.
Jack: Hey.
Nikki: Well, diane, you almost missed me. I was just leaving.
Jack: Wait, you don’t– you don’t have to leave now. No, let me get you a cup of tea. What’s the rush?
Nikki: I have to go home and let victor know that I don’t want to take the anniversary trip now. And I have to stop him before he makes too many arrangements.
Diane: Wait a minute. You’re turning down an anniversary trip with victor? I can’t imagine how fabulous that would be with him planning it for you. How can you say no to such a romantic getaway?
Nikki: I have my reasons.
Jack: Are you sure some time away isn’t the answer?
Nikki: One day, it will be. Not right now. She is not going to beat me, jack.
Jack: Come on, I’ll walk you out.
Diane: Bye.
Nikki: Bye.
Diane: I hope nikki’s all right. She sure seems stronger and very decisive.
Jack: Well, that’s really a cover. She’s going through a particularly difficult time right now.
Diane: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
Jack: I won’t get into it, but the fight is not over yet.
Diane: Got it. Uh, it’s just too bad that she’s still struggling.
Jack: Hey, what is it?
Diane: What?
Jack: Well, something’s bothering you. Tell me.
Diane: No, I’m just sorry to hear about nikki, that’s all.
Jack: You can tell me anything, you know? We have an honesty pact. You’re not backing out of it now, are you?
Diane: Hm, no, I’m– I’m not.
Jack: Hey, if something is bothering you, I want to know.
Diane: Honestly, I don’t think this is something you want to hear.
Tucker: Well… c’est magnifique.
[ Laughs ] No, I’ll– I’ll consider those questions. But I– I hope that you will do some consideration of my proposal, right? You will– you will give it some serious thought?
Audra: I’ll think about it.
Tucker: No, I mean it, I mean, let it really sink in. Let it settle into your heart and– and give it some life. Will you do that for me?
Audra: I’ll try.
Tucker: That’s all I ask.
[ Audra sighs ]
Audra: You know, this really is lovely.
[ Tucker laughing ] No, I mean it. The champagne, the croissants. Topped off with, you know, a little dancing. And wherever this might lead to after.
[ Tucker sighs ] To us. The world’s most unconventional couple.
Tucker: I love you.
Audra: I love you. (Vo) welcome to lobsterfest. Is your party ready?
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Tucker: There it is.
Audra: There’s what?
Tucker: Our connection. It’s special.
Audra: But what if our connection is special because we aren’t married? That we’re just at our best, just as we are?
Billy: Is there something I can say to make you feel good about defending me?
Lily: This isn’t about making me feel good. I stand by everything that I’ve said.
Billy: Okay, I guess, I’m glad that you don’t want to see me gone.
Lily: No, I mean, listen, jill clearly wanted you back and didn’t want it to be temporary. But now that I’m back, there has to be a clear chain of command.
Billy: Agreed.
Lily: And I have concerns, right? Because devon thinks that right now, you’re vying for power, but eventually, you’re gonna get bored and move on. So please, just be honest with me, okay? Cards on the table. There’s no wrong answer.
Billy: What do you want to know?
Lily: Why are you here? What do you want to accomplish? And I think, more importantly, can we count on you to put the company first?
Jack: Trust me, I can handle whatever’s weighing on you. Tell me. Don’t keep me in the dark.
Diane: All right, all right. I am having a problem with something.
Jack: So, let me help.
Diane: Well, I don’t know if you can, because it’s about nikki.
Jack: Oh.
Diane: Jack, this whole thing she’s going through is forcing you to spend a lot of time with her.
Jack: Okay, for starters, no one’s forcing me to do anything.
[ Diane scoffs ] And I thought you understood. I knew you weren’t thrilled with this, but you said you didn’t want to stand in the way of anyone’s recovery, even nikki.
Diane: And that still holds true. I don’t wish nikki any ill will, despite our ugly history. Okay, maybe I’m just being insecure, and I– I hate that I even brought it up.
Jack: No, I don’t want you to hate bringing anything up with me. No, I dropped the ball here. I need to show you how much I love you every single day.
Diane: I’m not angling for attention. That’s not what this is about. I know you love me, but–
Jack: Look, and listen to me. You have absolutely no reason to feel insecure.
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