Month: June 2024

Young & The Restless Transcript

 

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Summer: Cheers.

Chance: To surviving another day.

Summer: I was gonna say to us, but okay.

Chance: Well, of course to us. Come on, seeing you is the best part of my day, really.

Summer: Okay, that’s a bit better. What’s with the angst though? Is it work stuff? Are you getting into it with billy again?

Chance: Uh, I wish it was that easy to explain. You know, arguing with billy, or devon, or nate, or lily for that matter, that would be a welcome reprieve to all the unspoken tension.

Summer: Walking on eggshells?

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: That’s the worst.

Chance: Yeah, you go into these meetings and it’s just weird glances, tight lips. You know, everyone on the winters’ side is pissed that jill gave all her power to billy.

Summer: What do you think?

Chance: I think it’s a little out of character for my grandmother. But it’s not like I wanted her to hand me the reins. I– I understand why she gave it to billy. But of course, being a chancellor, everyone is very curious of my allegiances.

Summer: Sounds exhausting.

Chance: It is. Yeah.

Summer: Do you want me to distract you with something positive from my day?

Chance: Please.

Summer: Um, sally actually knocked it out of the park. She took chelsea’s designs and ran with it and improved them even.

Chance: All right, that’s great.

Summer: Yeah.

Chance: I’m happy for you. What about claire? What’s going on with her and harrison? Uh-oh. I should’ve kept my mouth shut. Forget I said anything.

Summer: I told kyle that I’m fine with everything. That as long as harrison’s happy, then I’m thrilled. But that was just me saying what I wish I felt. If I’m honest, I don’t know how much more I can take.

Victoria: Oh, don’t you look cozy. Curled up with a good book. I’m jealous.

Claire: And you look gorgeous. All ready for your big date with dad.

Victoria: Come on, don’t you start. It’s just dinner.

Claire: Oh, here. Just got a little…

Victoria: Oh.

Claire: There. Perfect.

Victoria: Thank you.

Claire: I love that dress. Um, so, where are you going?

Victoria: I– I don’t know. I assume some place, you know, casual, low-key.

Claire: Right. Which is why you dressed like that.

Victoria: Oh. Do you think it’s too much?

Claire: Not at all.

Victoria: Okay, good. ‘Cause, you know, I mean, I could be mistaken. He might just wanna go grab a burger at that diner that he likes.

Claire: Well, I sincerely doubt that. Judging by the giant grin on his face when he told me that he’d asked you to dinner.

Victoria: Ah, you’re doing it again. You’re making too much out of this.

[ Knock on door ]

Cole: Hey.

Mariah: Hello. Who is ready for our very special date night? Aria is happily, semi- coherently chatting with the sitter. And we have a quiet table. What? What is that look?

Tessa: One of my waitstaff called in sick and I don’t have anyone to cover.

Mariah: Not again.

Tessa: I could call abby. I just– I would hate to bother her so late.

Mariah: No, no. It’s fine. Don’t do that. I mean… it’s part of the job, I guess.

Tessa: I’m so sorry.

Mariah: That’s okay. You know what? We– we can pivot. So, why don’t you get me a quiet table for one? Where I can sip champagne and watch my very hot manager wife do her thing.

Tessa: I have the perfect spot.

Audra: Okay. You’ve got your five minutes.

[Coughing]

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Audra: This isn’t a social call. I don’t want a drink.

Tucker: You’re gonna want one. Trust me.

Audra: I’ll be the judge of that.

Tucker: Um… I just… I don’t know how much ashley intended for me to share when she told you that I would explain the rest of it.

Audra: Let’s assume all of it.

Tucker: It’S… I just somehow feel like I’m violating her trust on some level.

Audra: I’m not playing this game. She’s the one who told me you’d fill me in. If you’re gonna slither out of telling me, I’m just…

Tucker: All right, okay. Hang on. You’re right. You deserve to know everything.

Audra: My mind is wide open. Tell me everything.

[ Tucker sighs ]

Cole: You look beautiful.

Victoria: Thank you.

Claire: And mom, doesn’t dad look handsome too?

Victoria: Yes, he does. Which I was just about to say, if you would’ve given me the chance.

Claire: Sorry. I guess I’m a little bit excited about your casual dinner. Uh, dad, should I go put that flower in some water for mom?

Cole: Uh, actually, it’s for you.

Claire: Oh.

Victoria: Don’t sound so disappointed.

Claire: I just figured.

Victoria: You figured? You figured that we’re gonna be going on this big romantic date. And probably we’re gonna spend most of the night talking about you.

Claire: God, no. No. Please don’t do that. I– I insist that you make tonight a claire-free zone.

Victoria: I don’t know. I mean, what would we talk about?

Cole: Hmm. I don’t know. You got me there. Maybe, uh, the weather? Or horses or something?

[ Claire exhales ]

Claire: For two people who say you love me, you are killing me right now. I know that you claim that this is no big deal, but… it is to me. I want my parents to get reacquainted.

Summer: What if I’m relegated to part-time mom status? You know, I work full-time. I don’t live at the house anymore. Claire’s with harrison during the day. Kyle’s with him at night. I just– I kind of feel like I’m on the outside looking in.

Chase: I’m sorry. It’s a terrible way to feel.

Summer: Kyle and I never really set up any custody boundaries. Maybe it’s time that we change that. (Amanda) my name is amanda,

Victoria: I don’t know. Do you think we can do it? Spend an evening talking about our lives instead of our brilliant daughter?

Cole: Yeah, yeah. It’s gonna be hard, but I’m willing to give it the old college try.

Claire: Excellent. Now, I will expect a full report later. So, you have no jobs, you have no curfews. Go enjoy yourself. I won’t wait up. Oh, and dad, please tell me you aren’t taking mom to that burger joint that you like.

Cole: I made reservations at society. I mean, if that’s okay with you.

Claire: Perfect.

Victoria: All right. Good night.

Cole: All right. Have a good night.

Claire: Bye.

Tessa: Hi. This is society. Tessa speaking. How may I help you?

Claire: Tessa, hey, this is victoria newman’s daughter, claire. I have a favor to ask.

Tessa: Oh. Hey, claire. What’s up?

Claire: You have a reservation for cole howard?

Tessa: Uh, yes. Table for two.

Claire: Excellent. Can we make that a quiet table? And I would like to order a bottle of champagne to have waiting for them.

Tessa: Special occasion?

Claire: They’ll claim that it isn’t, but yes, it is. My parents are on a get-to-know- you-again date.

Tessa: Oh. So, it’s victoria. Huh, you’re playing matchmaker.

Claire: Just a lovely nudge.

Tessa: Consider it done.

Claire: Thank you. You’re the best.

Mariah: What are you scheming?

Tessa: That was claire, ordering up a little romance for her parents’ dinner date.

Mariah: That is very, very sweet.

Tessa: Hmm.

Mariah: You know, I feel bad about giving kyle such a hard time about hiring her as harrison’s nanny. I do genuinely want what’s best for heR. I know how hard it is to start over again.

Tessa: Yeah. You and me both.

Mariah: Plus, finding out the truth about your parents when you’re in your 20’s, I can relate.

Tessa: You know, I can understand her wanting to play matchmaker for her parents. She’s trying to build a family unit she never had.

Mariah: Yeah, but what if it’s not what victoria and cole want? I don’t know. I just wish she had a family member, like, her own age that she could lean on.

Tessa: Well, maybe that’s abby and summer.

Mariah: Who, according to kyle, doesn’t particularly trust claire. Or even like her.

Chance: Are you talking about getting lawyers involved? Because, take it from me, that can really escalate things.

Summer: I just feel like if I don’t do something now, if I let things continue the way that they are, I could risk losing harrison.

Chance: Well, I think you need to talk this out with kyle first. But let’s get one thing straight. You’re not gonna lose your son. You’re always gonna be harrison’s mom, and he knows that.

Summer: What if he forgets, though? I’m not around as much as I used to be. And look, I– I– I hate to think of it this way, but how much does harrison actually think about his biological mom now? Tara’s not in his life.

Chance: She’s in prison, right?

Summer: Yeah. I mean, that void is what has allowed me and harrison to bond so deeply. And it goes to show you that it’s possible. If I’m not around, what if claire replaces me?

Chance: Hey, claire is temporary. She’s a nanny he’s gonna outgrow. She’s not competition.

Summer: I hope she knows that.

Claire: Kyle, what are you doing here?

Kyle: I come on harrison’s behalf.

Claire: Is everything okay? Come in.

Kyle: Oh, I’m totally fine. Sorry, I didn’t mean to alarm you. He just wanted me to bring you this.

Claire: My wallet. What the heck?

Kyle: Ah, harrison found it. He thought you might be worried about it, he was pretty insistent that I bring it to you.

Claire: Well, it must’ve fallen out of my bag. I didn’t even realize it was missing. But you could’ve just texted me, and I could’ve gotten it tomorrow.

Kyle: Well, no big deal. Unless I’m bugging you, I– I should’ve called. I’m sorry.

Claire: No, not at all. I’m just about to sit down with my new murder mystery.

Kyle: Really? I didn’t bag you for a whodunit type.

Claire: Well, I have a love-hate relationship with them.

Kyle: Hmm, they scare you?

Claire: The opposite, actually. I– I’ve yet to find one that i haven’t figured out the guilty party halfway through yet. But I’m determined. There must be some author trickier than me.

Kyle: I don’t now, maybe you should write one day.

Claire: Ha, I– I unfortunately didn’t get my father’s gene for writing. Well, I haven’t even cracked the spine on that thing. Do you wanna join me for a cup of tea? Hellmann’s real mayonnaise.

Tessa: Champagne, courtesy of your daughter.

Victoria: Well…

Cole: Why am I not surprised?

Victoria: I hope this doesn’t mean she’s ordered a strolling violinist or someone selling flowers.

Cole: You know, doesn’t she realize she’s making me look bad?

Tessa: Well, no. This is as far as it goes. She did want me to serenade you guys, but I told her I was too expensive. Just kidding.

Victoria: Why am I not surprised?

Tessa: Well, we will leave you to enjoy your dinner.

Victoria: Thank you.

Cole: All right, thanks so much.

Victoria: Oh, thank you.

Mariah: Do you know how much I love you?

Tessa: You might’ve mentioned it once or twice.

Mariah: I very much wanna continue our date…

Tessa: But?

Mariah: I have an idea, but only if you say yes.

Kyle: So where does this genius for figuring out mystery novels come from? Did you read a lot of agatha christie or sherlock holmes as a kid?

Claire: I wish it was that innocent.

Kyle: Mm-hmm. That sounds ominous.

Claire: Well, I hate to admit the real reason, because it means mentioning her, but… I’m afraid I have my aunt jordan to thank.

Kyle: Ah.

Claire: She loved to talk about famous crimes. She was– she’d give me all the details, and then she would force me to figure out why the perpetrator got caught, what their fatal mistake was. So I got really good at figuring out the flaws in criminal plans.

Kyle: That’s a weird skill to impart.

Claire: Yeah. Little did I know she was plotting crimes of her own, and she was all about avoiding mistakes, so… that’s why she was constantly pushing me to analyze every angle of the situation.

Kyle: Hmm. Well, on the upside, you’re primed to make an excellent cop, or a very good jewel thief.

Tucker: Our fears about ashley turned out to be true.

Audra: Our fears?

Tucker: Okay, my fears about her mental state. She’s been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. She splintered into multiple personalities as a result of a traumatic event that happened here in paris.

Audra: Not your break-up fight at the bistro?

Tucker: No. So… her friend alan, it turned out that he had an identical twin brother who was a total sociopath, just… and, um, ashley thought that she was talking to alan, but she was actually talking to this brother, martin.

Audra: Hmm.

Tucker: And whatever happened between the two of them was just too much for ashley to bear, and her psyche somehow conflated that event with the fight that she and I had at the bistro. And so all these, uh, different versions of herself came out to– to protect her.

Audra: To protect her from you?

Tucker: No, protect her from this guy martin. But they, the personalities thought… I know it’s tough. They thought it was to protect her from me. Um, so it was all off, but it was actually martin that she needed protection from. And now she’s on her way to a private clinic for treatment.

[ Audra exhales ]

Audra: She must be terrifieD.

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Audra: To lose control of your actions just like that. I can’t imagine.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. But alan turned out to be a good friend because he’s the one who figured it out. He’s the one who set her up at this apparently top-notch place.

Audra: And when she’s better, will you two get back together?

Tucker: No. Audra, no. What this all means is that it means I’m free of the guilt that I felt. I’m free of the worry for her. And I can let her go. Completely. ‘Cause you were right. I couldn’t before. But now it– it feels like it’s– it really is over.

Audra: Well… I still think you’re fooling yourself. You didn’t come here for me and glissade. You came to check up on ashley. I mean, you can’t just turn your concern off like that. Especially now that you know how serious her diagnosis is.

Tucker: Okay, please listen to me. I did not come here for ashley. I came only for you.

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Cole: Wait.

Victoria: Our daughter is so pushy. But it was very sweet of her sending us champagne.

Cole: Yeah? Well, it seems only right that we toast our family’s future.

Victoria: All right. Cheers.

Cole: Cheers.

Victoria: You know, claire mentioned that you asked kyle to grab a beer sometime.

Cole: She did?

Victoria: Yeah. She thinks you’re being an overprotective father.

Cole: Ah, okay, well, what if I am? There’s nothing wrong with going out and having a friendly beer with your daughter’s employer, right? And– and hey– hey, on a second thought, we promised not to talk about claire tonight.

Victoria: Oh, right. Well, given that she bought this bubbly for us, I suppose we should honor that.

Cole: Yeah. And you know, I know what I said before, but I really don’t wanna talk about the weather and horses. And you know I love horses. But you got any other topics?

Victoria: As a matter of fact, I do. You.

Cole: Well, what about me?

Victoria: I’m just kind of wondering when you think you might be going back to oxford.

Cole: Well, that depends on you.

Summer: I– I wish I didn’t feel like this. I– I should be able to get over it. I should.

Chance: Well, I, um, I might not be able to help you let this go, but I know I can definitely distract you. At least for tonight.

Summer: Oh, yeah?

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: You gonna take me on a rollercoaster ride? The carnival’s not in town anymore, you know.

Chance: Yeah, you know, I had another idea.

Claire: Oh, a jewel thief or cop. I’m not sure I wanna be on either side of that equation.

Kyle: Well, that’s a relief, because I really don’t wanna have to find another nanny for harrison. He’d be devastated. He adores you.

Claire: The feeling’s mutual.

[ Knock on door ]

Mariah: Hi. I saw your parents out at society, and I thought that you might be lonely, so I got some takeout for you and some to-go margaritas.

Claire: That is so nice.

Mariah: Oh, yeah. Oh, uh… am I interrupting something?

Tucker: I didn’t come here chasing after ashley. My ticket was already booked when I found out she was here. I came because you’re here.

Audra: Yeah, because you’re trying to protect your interest in glissade, the company you bought with ashley.

Tucker: Yes. Yes. I– I did believe you came here to meet with the board and the ceo’s of the companies that glissade acquired in order to turn them against me. Yes, I did. Yes, I came to stop you. At least, that’s what I told myself.

Audra: Finally, some honesty.

Tucker: I also told myself that I no longer cared about you. About us. That, as you say, I was fooling myself. There’s just nothing I can do about how I feel, audra. I’m still in love with you. (Male vo) dan made progress with his mental health,

Victoria: Don’t pretend that your– your return to your post at oxford has anything to do with me, because we both know who’s keeping you here in genoa city.

Cole: Hmm.

Victoria: Yeah, the person who we swore we wouldn’t talk about tonight.

Cole: Yeah, well, obviously, the person we’re not supposed to be talking about plays a big part in this. But I’m not gonna pretend. You know, I’m– I’m curious about what might happen with you and me if I were to stick around.

Victoria: Well, I can’t really deny that there’s a growing connection between us. I’ve just been asking myself, is it because of claire, or is it something else?

Cole: Yeah, I’ve asked myself the same.

Victoria: Really? What have you concluded?

Cole: You know, I’ve been alone for a while now.

Victoria: I don’t believe that. You? A handsome, sensitive, american novelist, professor at oxford. You can’t find a date? Do you forget I knew you way back when?

Cole: Yeah, touché. Yeah, you know, I’ve– I’ve had a dalliance with a– a colleague or two, but nothing that ever became serious. You know, I just convinced myself that it was cleaner being solo. I had my work, I had my friends, and I really wasn’t looking for a relationship.

Victoria: Why not?

Cole: Well, maybe if you ask one or two of those ladies, they might have a theory that I didn’t wanna invest in something that wouldn’t last.

Victoria: It’s funny. I’ve been in a similar place that you have been lately. I just feel like I’ve had a long string of relationships that didn’t really end well.

Cole: So you’re a little gun-shy, too?

Victoria: Yeah, I guess I am.

Cole: Listen. I hope you don’t think I’m being pushy. I really enjoy spending time with you. And I love that the family we were robbed of is reuniting.

Victoria: I couldn’t agree more.

Cole: Let’s toast to that.

Victoria: Let’S.

Summer: Should we take this upstairs to my suite?

Chance: Hmm, look at that. Your mind is already working in a better direction.

Summer: What can I say? Your techniques are very effective. Shall we?

Chance: Well, hold on. How about you give me your room key and a head start? I’ll go set the mood.

Summer: Hmm. Okay.

Chance: Yeah. Well, thank you. I’ll see you in a little bit.

Kyle: Ah, mariah! I didn’t realize you two had become pals.

Mariah: Well, we haven’T. Yet. Uh, the first time I met claire, I told her that we should get some margaritas. And it never happened.

Claire: That’s true.

Mariah: Uh, but I saw victoria and cole at society, and I figured now is the time to make it happen.

Claire: Oh, um, well, you can join us. Is that okay?

Mariah: Yeah, of course. I mean, I have plenty of food. Tessa sent me with one of everything.

Kyle: Um, no, this– this seems like a get-to-know-you-girls night. I need to get back and put harrison to bed anyway.

Claire: Well, thank the little guy for finding my wallet.

Kyle: You bet. See you tomorrow.

Mariah: Yeah.

Mariah: So, not to get too personal too fast, but I think we have a lot in common.

Claire: Hmm. That seems unlikely. Unless you also have an insane aunt who tried to kill your family.

Mariah: No. Uh, no, not that. But I was raised by the woman who kidnapped me at birth, and then I was brought up in a cult led by ian ward, so.

Claire: No way.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, way. And then in my 20’s, that’s when I discovered that sharon was my real mother.

Claire: I had no idea.

Mariah: Well, overcoming what we both have, it’s not easy. But I hope that I’m proof that you can not only survive, but you can be pretty damn happy.

Claire: Well, I’ll drink to that.

Mariah: Cheers.

Claire: You know, I– I never thought that I would meet someone who could understand what my life has been like, but I feel like you really get it.

Mariah: Well, I was hoping we would bond over something like sports teams or hobbies, but childhood trauma. Yeah, I’m your gal. Yeah. You know, it seems like you’re doing really well, though. I mean, I thought I would come here and I would find you alone and sad. But, uh, I was very surprised to find you had company. Are you sure that I wasn’t interrupting anything?

Claire: With kyle? No, not at all. He was just returning my wallet because harrison had found it. We were talking about mystery novels.

Mariah: Well, he’s a great dad. And he’s one of my besties. Summer, on the other hand, we’ve had our ups and our downs. Um, yeah, I actually was the one that co-married them at their vow renewal.

Claire: I’m gonna need an explanation.

Mariah: Well, I was one of three officiants, and i definitely thought that that time they would last. But, you know, summer can be her own worst enemy sometimes.

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

Audra: You don’t love me. You just hate that you can’t have me.

Tucker: Ah, that’s not true, and you know it. You know what this whole ordeal with ashley did for me, it made me so grateful for what you and I have. And I see your fury at me, and come on. We have to admit that means you feel the same way.

Audra: Please, do tell me all about myself.

Tucker: Okay, I’ll tell you about me then. Usually when it comes to business, as you know, I’m all in. I’m 100% in, I’M… I’ve got no conflict, right? I– I’m all about winning, and I relish the game. But everything I’ve done to counter the moves you’ve been making, I hate. I’ve gotten no pleasure from it. And I realized I was doing all of it in spite of what I was really feeling, what I really want. Which is to be with you. So, I’m here saying that I will do whatever it takes to fix us. The first step being making sure you know that ashley and i are finally, truly finished.

Audra: So I assume there’s a step two?

Tucker: To tell you that glissade is yours. You want it that badly? You can have it. When my doctor gave me breztri for my copd

Mariah: I’m back.

Tessa: Oh, perfect timing. I am done and ready for a glass of wine and to hear how it went with claire.

Mariah: Well, it turns out she wasn’t as lonely as i thought she was gonna be. Kyle was there.

Tessa: Hmm, really? Interesting.

Mariah: I know. They insist that there’s nothing going on there. They’re just two friends who are very interested in harrison’s well-being.

Tessa: So, no margarita night?

Mariah: Actually, we did. Kyle ended up leaving and claire and I had a great conversation. We went deep, fast. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve led the kind of lives that we have. It’s strange how similar our childhoods were.

Tessa: And heartbreaking to have that in common.

Mariah: Yeah, I mean, taken as babies, raised by bad people, both escaped.

Tessa: And now have turned your lives around.

Mariah: Yeah, she’s in the process of it. But no, I’m– I’m really glad I checked in on her.

Tessa: Me too. And I’m glad there’s still time for our date.

Victoria: So fun. Ah, looks like claire’s gone to bed.

Cole: Ah, well, no doubt to give us some privacy.

Victoria: Yeah, well, she did say that she wasn’t gonna wait up, so…

Cole: Yeah. Well, um, I should be going. You know… I had a lovely evening.

Victoria: I, uh, I did too. Thank you for dinner.

Cole: You’re welcome.

Victoria: Um, would you like to stay, maybe have a drink or some, um, some coffee?

Cole: More than anything. But after our conversation tonight, I just don’t wanna rush things. I wanna make sure you’re really ready, which I hope is soon.

Cole: Good night.

Victoria: Good night.

Audra: So you’re handing me glissade just like that?

Tucker: Just like that.

Audra: That’s quite a gesture.

Tucker: Audra, glissade means nothing to me compared to what you mean to me.

Audra: So let me guess, there’s a catch. I have to agree to get back together with you.

Tucker: No, no. I mean, I want that more than anything, of course, but no, it’s not a stipulation. I just– I know it’s never gonna happen if you and I are warring over a company. So I’m handing over my ceo title and my seat on the board first thing in the morning.

Audra: Actually, there’s no need.

Tucker: Well, that’s– that’s what you wanted, isn’t it?

Audra: Yeah, and I’ll get it. But not as some sort of handout from you. A bribe or a reward that keeps me in your universe, because that’s the last place I wanna be. You know, for years, I thought you were the most brilliant person in the room. That you had all the answers. But you don’T. You never did. And this time, I have the answer. And it’s a damn good one. Because while you were busy worrying about me bad-mouthing you to the other company heads, I was actually convincing our board to accept a buyout offer from an anonymous investor. You’ll be outnumbered in the board vote. And I’ll take control of glissade. You’ve lost, tucker. And I hope it hurts like hell.

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Victoria: Are you really asking me out on a date?

Cole: I… I guess.

Victoria: Well, are you or aren’t you?

Cole: Well, now you’re teasing me. It’s okay, you can say no, all right? I won’t be offended.

Victoria: I’d love to have dinner with you.

Cole: Seriously?

Victoria: Yeah, I actually think the idea of dinner with my long-divorced ex-husband is charming.

Cole: Okay, all right. Um, so what time?

Victoria: Um, seven works for me.

Cole: Okay, I’ll pick you up at seven.

Victoria: All right, I’m looking forward to it.

Victor: Stop giving me excuses.

Cole: Michael and I were only trying to help.

Victor: For your information, I fired michael baldwin for his part in this.

[ Cole sighs ]

Cole: Well, I’m– I’m really sorry to hear that, but you can’t fire me.

Victor: I can tell you to stay away from my family and stay the hell away from my daughter. And here’s my request for you, cole. I understand that claire’s working in the abbott household for kyle, babysitting harrison, is that correct?

Cole: You know she is. What does that have to do with anything?

Victor: I want you to create a friendship with kyle. Get to know him better.

Cole: And you want me to do that, why?

Victor: That’s of no interest to you right now.

Harrison: I don’t know where this one goes.

Claire: Hmm. Well, look at the puzzle and see which shape fits the piece in your hand.

Harrison: I am, but I can’t find it.

Claire: Look at the color and then it should match some of the pieces that we’ve already put together.

Harrison: Right here?

Claire: Hmm, getting warmer.

Harrison: Right there!

Claire: Yes! That’s it, you did it. Nice.

Kyle: Hey, buddy. You having a good day?

Harrison: Claire’s so cool. I’m glad she gets to come here now.

Kyle: So am I.

Adam: I hate that I keep dragging my family problems into your life.

Sally: Adam, stop.

Adam: No, but it’s not fair. Okay, you have enough on your plate. You have a new job. You’re filling in for chelsea at marchetti.

Sally: Yes, and none of that is as important as what you are going through right now, especially with connor.

Adam: But it can be a lot. I want you to feel comfortable telling me when enough is enough, okay?

Sally: Adam, we live together now. We’re in a relationship. I want to be your sounding board. I want to be the person that you share everything with. Good, bad, it doesn’t matter. And I know it’s hard for you to share your feelings.

Adam: Well, it hasn’t been easy for me to share anything with anyone.

Sally: Well, I would love to be the exception to that rule.

Adam: And I love you for that. I love everything about you, actually.

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Adam: No, don’t– don’t answer it.

Sally: Why?

Adam: Because it might be trouble.

Nikki: Victor, answer my question. Are you dismissing me from newman media as a way of punishing me?

Victor: Why would i punish you?

Nikki: Oh, I can think of a few things. Bringing jordan into our life. Turning into a pathetic drunk. And then there’s jack.

Victor: What the hell does jack abbott have to do with any of this?

Nikki: I think you are still angry that I chose him as my sponsor and wanted him to continue even after everything that happened.

Victor: Let me tell you something. I hold that man responsible for the recklessness and foolishness. You’re damn right I do. But no way does that mean that I wanna punish you. I’m here to help you recover.

Nikki: Well, it’s not helping. And I’m shocked you think it would.

Nick: Well, that went great.

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Sally: What kind of trouble are you expecting?

[ Knock on door ]

Adam: One or several members of my family coming to browbeat me into doing my father’s bidding. Or that might even be victor himself.

Sally: Why would he do that?

Adam: Because that’s his particular style. To beat people into submission.

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Sally: Adam, we have to answer the door.

Adam: Hang on, maybe they’ll go away.

Sally: Adam, I’m expecting someone.

Adam: You are? Why didn’t you say so?

Sally: Just– just– can you just please answer the door?

Summer: Adam, uh…

Adam: Summer.

Summer: Am I early?

Sally: No, you’re right on time.

Summer: Okay.

Adam: Uh, and I’m in the way. I assume you’re here to talk to sally about business and I’m supposed to meet chelsea. Great hire, by the way. Sally’s gonna knock it out of the park.

Summer: Yeah, adam, wait. Uh, how’s connor doing?

Adam: Thank you for asking. But the truth is, I don’t know. He makes a little progress one day and then has a setback. So all we can do is hope, I guess.

Summer: Well. Look, he’s a really sweet kid. I can’t imagine how you’re feeling under these circumstances. I just– I– I guess I want you to know that we’re all rooting for you and chelsea and connor.

Adam: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. I’ll leave you to it.

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Sally: That was really nice. What she said to adam.

Summer: Well, I mean, I– I feel for him. He’s my uncle, but we’ve never been close or tolerated each other, really. But you know, when it’s your kid that’s hurting, you would do anything to take away their pain or their fear. So yeah, I just– I have nothing but compassion for him and chelsea.

Sally: Well, people treat adam like he doesn’t have a heart and look, I’m not naive. I understand he brought a lot of that on himself, but when it comes to his son, he feels things just as deeply as anyone. So what you said, I know that it meant a lot to him. And to me.

Summer: So should we get to work?

Sally: Yeah, yeah. I can’t wait.

Summer: Um, so I was going over the draft designs of chelsea’s that you were finishing up.

Sally: And?

Summer: Um, actually, I am really impressed. It’s good work.

Harrison: Well, I first went to the park, and that was neat because at the lake, there were these four turtles who were asleep on a branch all in a row.

Kyle: Well, how do you know they were sleeping?

Harrison: They didn’t move, dad.

Claire: He’s right. We actually thought that the park had planted fake turtles.

Harrison: But then they all went into the water and swam away. They must have been a family or something.

Kyle: Mm-hmm. That’s exciting.

Harrison: And then claire taught me some cool stuff about caterpillars and butterflies. And we read a book about them.

Kyle: Some teaching moments, huh?

Claire: Well, the more you know about something, the more interesting it is, right, harrison? This summer, we’re gonna be scholar adventurers. We wanna know everything.

Kyle: Everything’s kind of a lot.

Harrison: We can do it.

Kyle: I’m glad the two of you are getting along so well.

Claire: He’s an easy guy to get along with.

Kyle: Well, whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.

Harrison: Dad?

Kyle: Hmm?

Harrison: I think I need some ice cream.

Kyle: You need some ice cream?

Claire: It helps us think.

Kyle: Oh.

Harrison: So can we get some, please?

Kyle: Oh, it depends. Did you eat your lunch?

Harrison: Yep.

Claire: He did great. He had fruit, veg, protein, covered all the bases.

Kyle: Ice cream it is.

Harrison: Yay!

Victoria: Come in, mom.

Nikki: Hi.

Victoria: Such a nice surprise.

Nikki: Well, I just thought I would stop by and see how you and claire are doing.

Victoria: Oh, well, claire is actually having the time of her life, you know? She has this sunniness about her right now. Seems like every morning she wakes up, she’s just so cheerful and eager.

Nikki: Wow, that’s wonderful. How are things going with her job.

Victoria: Oh, mom, she loves taking care of harrison. Even though summer still has her under the microscope.

Nikki: That will change.

Victoria: Hmm. I’m not so sure. Summer can sometimes be as stubborn as her father.

Nikki: Oh, I won’t tell nicholas you said that.

Victoria: Oh, you can tell him. I mean, we accuse each other of it constantly.

Nikki: So how are you doing?

Victoria: Me? Um, I’m feeling pretty cheerful myself, you know? Things are happy and smooth. Except for, you know, certain rare moments.

Nikki: Such as?

Victoria: Dad. You know, he’s doing his usual full court press to get me to come back to newman enterprises. He can be so relentless.

Nikki: He told me you already turned him down, that you weren’t interested in running the company right now.

Victoria: Yes, that is what i told him, but I’m not entirely sure that it’s true. I mean, the more that I think about it, I have to admit I am a little tempted.

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Summer: You know what I like most about your designs is that you kept chelsea’s basic aesthetic, and then you added your own playful touches. Like– like this one.

Sally: Yeah, I thought the sleeves might be a little too much.

Summer: No, I actually think it makes it more fun and contemporary. And then this one just blew me away.

Sally: Yeah, I like that one too.

Summer: I never would’ve imagined these colors working together, but they do. It’s really good work, sally.

Sally: Thank you. Thanks, yeah, I mean, it just… it all felt really good, you know? Sort of feels right. But I am relieved to know that you feel the same way.

Summer: Well, I do.

Sally: Well, I– you know, chelsea gave me a really great foundation.

Summer: Yeah, but you took it and you ran with it, and you didn’t play it safe either. You kept the integrity of her designs, and you added your own spin to it. And that takes talent.

Sally: Well, thank you. But I have to admit, I– I did run a few of these by someone just to make sure that I was headed in the right direction before I showed them to you.

Summer: Adam?

Sally: No, uh, no, he would’ve just said everything looks great. It was chloe. She actually gave me a few suggestions on both of these pieces that you really like, and a few ideas for the rest of the collection.

Summer: Why do I get the feeling that this is a warm-up to something that you’re gonna ask me?

Harrison: I think cookie dough flavor is the best.

Claire: What? I thought you said cotton candy was your favorite?

Harrison: Nah.

Kyle: Yeah, come on, claire. That was last week.

Claire: Oh, right, I see. Well, my favorite is coffee almond fudge.

Harrison: What’s that?

Claire: Coffee flavored ice cream with chocolate fudge and nuts.

Harrison: Ew.

Kyle: Uh-oh, I think we’ve got an ice cream critic on our hands. What about old-fashioned vanilla?

Harrison only on a sunday, dad.

Claire: He’s right. I mean, you have to go traditional when toppings are involved. We’ve already had a very long conversation about this. Dad! Hey, is everything okay?

Victor: Son, I know you have your doubts, but I am convinced that your mother will eventually embrace my plan, all right?

Nick: Eventually might be a very long time.

Victor: Well, she needs time to rest.

Nick: Okay, so you have decided?

Victor: Yeah. I don’t want her to feel any stress from anyone. She needs time to recover.

Nick: Yeah, but mom thinks the opposite. She thinks the work might actually energize her.

Victor: Son, if she goes back to the company now, she’ll feel all kinds of pressures. I don’t want that. It’ll impede her progress.

Nick: All right, yeah, obviously, none of us wants that, dad.

Victor: Okay, yet you disagree with my plan.

Nick: I actually do agree with you. I think the best thing for mom is to take some time off. The problem is the message, okay? If you do this, you might make mom feel like you don’t have any confidence in her. And, dad, that could set her recovery back more than anything else.

Victor: Then I shall do everything in my power to make her understand.

Nick: And that’s it, right? End of discussion?

Victor: End of discussion, son. I do not want your mother to suffer any kind of pressure. What I want you to do is I want you to talk to victoria and convince her to come back to newman enterprises where she belongs. You know this can be real simple, right? If you just put vic in at newman media, which is what mom wants, everybody’s happy.

Victor: Son, it’s not what I want.

Nikki: I was wondering how long it would take for you to miss the energy of the office. You’re so good at problem solving and seeing three steps ahead. You love the challenge. You always have.

Victoria: I didn’t say that I was going back.

Nikki: Yeah, but you’re considering it.

Victoria: I don’t know, mom. I mean, look, on one hand, yeah, you and dad are absolutely right. I– part of me misses the energy and the purpose that comes with being at work. I mean, it’s something that I’ve done for most of my life. Sometimes to the neglect of everything else.

Nikki: Well, it is possible to find a balance between the personal and the professional.

Victoria: But that has eluded me more often than not. Look, I just don’t think that now is a great time for me to return. Johnny and katie are coming home. They’ve never met their older sister and vice versa. I mean, this would be a crazy time for me to think about going back.

Nikki: Hasn’t claire been pushing you to go back?

Victoria: Yeah, she has, but I think that that’s maybe because she doesn’t wanna hold me back.

Nikki: Or maybe it’s the wise daughter who is ready to start her own path and wants her mother to continue hers.

Victoria: I suppose that’s your very gentle way of telling me that I need to let go.

Nikki: Maybe a little bit. I was going to ask you if you could step in for me at newman media temporarily while I finish my outpatient treatment.

Victoria: What about lauren?

Nikki: Oh, I’ve taken up enough of her time. I mean, to run two huge companies, it’s just too much to ask for an indefinite period. But I really need somebody that I can trust. The way I trust you.

Victoria: Are you sure this is what you want, mom?

Nikki: Well, it’s a better option than what your father has in mind.

Victoria: Installing adam in your place.

Nikki: That would be a disaster.

Victoria: Oh, I agree with you. Once adam got in, it would be impossible to get him out.

Cole: Uh, nothing’s wrong. I’m just out here enjoying the sunshine. And how are you doing, young man? Do you remember me? I’m claire’s father. My name’s cole.

Harrison: I’m harrison.

Cole: Ah, you are, yes. Now is claire, she’s not being too strict of a nanny, is she?

Harrison: No, claire’s the best ever.

Cole: Ah, yeah, I couldn’t agree with you more, harrison. So, you guys having a good time?

Claire: Yeah, we were actually just about to go see the ice cream man.

Cole: No way, that sounds like a great idea. Wow, and so, kyle, how– how are things going with you?

Kyle: Oh, you know, work is always a challenge. Jabot takes up most of my attention, but I’m finding ways to spend more time with this little guy. And claire’s been a godsend.

Cole: Well, I’m happy to hear that. And the time with your little guy is as important as it gets. You know, I was thinking, maybe you and I could get together and go out and grab a beer.

Kyle: Um, sure, that’d be great.

Cole: Yeah, yeah, you know, maybe talk about, you know, how you’ve mastered this work-life balance of yours. You know, I could probably use a few tips on that end.

Claire: You’re joking, but it’s true. You have been avoiding work for my sake, so has my mother. It’s not like I want him running back to oxford, but he definitely needs to get back to his career. You should listen to kyle.

Cole: Yeah.

Claire: He has a handle on these things.

Kyle: Well, I don’t know if i have anything to teach your dad on the topic, but beer sounds great.

Cole: Oh, I’ll look forward to it.

Sally: Okay, I know that you and chloe did not end your working relationship very well.

Summer: Yeah, that’s putting it mildly. I mean, she turned every disagreement into an all-out war. She thought she knew better than everyone, particularly me.

Sally: Yes, look, I know that chloe can be a little sensitive, but she’s also uber-talented. And given that this new scenario is all very last minute, I was hoping maybe you would consider allowing me to bring her in as my number two.

Summer: I figured that’s where this was headed.

Sally: Chloe and I work really well together, and we have a shorthand that just– we just click. And honestly, we don’t have a lot of time to finish this collection, so… what do you say?

Summer: I mean, you’re not wrong. It is gonna be a sprint to the finish line, and we need all hands on deck.

Sally: Mm-hmm, exactly.

Summer: But look, chloe left last time because she thought that I was breathing down her neck. What’s to stop her from feeling that way again? And I just– I really don’t want conflict right now. I don’T.

Sally: And there won’t be any.

Summer: You say that with a lot of conviction, sally.

Sally: When did you and chloe have your issues before?

Summer: That was the last time that chelsea left, and I made chloe interim creative director.

Sally: When she was reporting directly to you. But this time, she will be reporting directly to me.

Summer: Marchetti is not a big company. We’re gonna have to interact.

Sally: Okay, well then I will just make it a part of my job to make sure that she knows who the boss is. Please, summer, just give her another chance.

Nikki: You have just voiced my greatest fear that adam will ensconce himself at newman media and refuse to leave.

Victoria: Why does he keep doing it?

Nikki: Adam, that’s an easy answer.

Victoria: No, no, dad. Every few months, whether we need it or not, he feels the need to shuffle the deck and throw us all into chaos.

Nikki: Well, in all fairness to your father, I think a lot of it has to do with his concern for me.

Victoria: I don’t doubt that, but you know as well as I do that dad can spin several different agendas at one time.

Nikki: Oh yes, he is a chess master.

Victoria: And we are the pawns. Which is why I’m just not getting it. I mean, everything has settled down. Jordan is finally out of our lives for good. Claire is thriving in her new life. You’re sober. The business is doing great. Adam and nick, I mean, god, you see them. They’re getting along. So why can’t dad just be content with that? It’s one of the reasons that I hesitate going back to work there. This is victor newman’s world and he can change things whenever he wants.

Nick: Come on, just– just tell me, dad. Why do you wanna move adam back to newman media so bad?

Victor: Because son, he has been there. He knows newman media. It’ll be a smooth transition.

Nick: You really believe that or is it just wishful thinking?

Victor: Have you ever known me to do wishful thinking, huh? I’m a realist. I’m a businessman.

Nick: I don’t know what you’re doing or why you’re doing it. You know, it’s like all I’ve ever heard from you is how badly you wished adam and i worked together and got along and, you know, made this work as brothers and we’re doing it and now you wanna switch it all up. I don’t– I don’t get it.

Victor: Son, stop all the negative stuff, all right? This will work. I want you to talk to victoria. You got to trust me on this.

Nick: I’ll talk to her.

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Summer: Look, since chelsea being away is a temporary situation, I will consider rehiring chloe.

Sally: Thank you. You won’t regret it.

Summer: I better not. You know, this was surprisingly easy.

Sally: I told you it would be.

Summer: Against all odds, you and I might actually make this work. Bye, sally.

Sally: Bye. God, it’s happening. Oh, thank you god. I’m back.

Claire: Oh my gosh, that’s so many. Okay, cool.

Kyle: Cole, why don’t you come join us for some ice cream?

Cole: Uh, well, thank you, kyle, but I really should just let you all go.

Claire: Come on, dad, who doesn’t love ice cream?

Cole?: Well, I’m a fan, truly, truly, but I really just, I need to get back home.

Claire: Get back home?

Cole: Yeah, I– I need to get ready.

Claire: Ready for what?

Cole well, your mother and i are having dinner this evening.

Claire: Oh, okay.

Cole: And it’s, okay, well, you know, it’s just, uh– it’s kind of a– you know.

Claire: A date? Just the two of you?

Cole: Yeah, unless you plan on crashing it.

Claire: Never.

Cole: All right, thank you. Thank you. So anyway, I better get my act together and get back there and get ready. Uh, you two have fun. Great seeing you both.

Claire: You too.

Cole: Harrison, enjoy that ice cream, my man.

Claire: Wow, this is actually happening.

Kyle: You’re really excited about this, aren’t you?

Claire: Shouldn’t be any of my business. They’re two grownups with their own lives.

Kyle: But?

Claire: But yes, I’m really, really excited.

Kyle: Do you think this is the first step in your folks getting back together?

Claire: I don’t wanna jump to conclusions, but I hope so. They make each other happy.

Kyle: What about you?

Claire: Well, since I’m maternally ten years old, what kid doesn’t wanna see their parents get back together? But they’re taking it slow.

Kyle: Yeah, it took mine years and years to find each other. It wasn’t easy. Actually, it was extremely messy when you get down to it, but it happened.

Claire: Yeah, years and years? It’s kind of amazing when you think about it. This all started with me trying to lure them to their doom.

Kyle: Stop going there.

Claire: It’s kind of hard not to sometimes. Like, considering after what i put them through, the last thing I deserve is any more dreams coming true.

Kyle: Well, I bet if you asked them, your parents would say the most amazing part of this whole thing was finding you. So what do you think of your dad asking me for a beer? I mean, I like the guy, but we barely know each other.

Claire: I don’t know. I guess maybe it’s just being an overprotective father, making sure his daughter’s new boss is treating her well.

Kyle: So how am I doing?

Claire: I have no complaints.

Kyle: Hmm. I intend to keep it that way.

Nikki: I don’t know what your father has in mind, but you and I both know that he never does anything on a whim.

Victoria: That part is true. It’s just exhausting trying to figure out what his motives are.

Nikki: Well, I think I know what one is. Anger at me.

Victoria: Mom, no.

Nikki: No, really. I mean, this is why he has taken away my position. He is punishing me.

Victoria: Why would he want to do that?

Nikki: Because of all the lies I told about the drinking, and that I went to jack, of all people, for help. Victor is still furious about that, and he denies it. But I know that all this shuffling of responsibilities is a direct result of my behavior.

Victoria: Mom, no, no. You’re overreacting. Dad adores you. He treats you like a queen. I mean, all that he wants for you, all any of us want for you is to see you get your life back.

Nikki: And that is what I am trying to do. But I– I need stability. I need routine. And all I’m getting from your father is his inevitable family drama.

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Victoria: Hi, nick.

Nick: Hey. Hey, mom.

Nikki: Hi, honey.

Victoria: So, nick, why don’t you come clean with us and tell us what you think dad is up to?

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Claire: Thank you.

Harrison: Mommy!

Summer: Hi, sweetie. How are you?

Kyle: Hey, everything all right?

Summer: Yeah, everything’s fine. I just got done with work a little early. Figured I’d come grab harrison and take him to the park for some ice cream.

Harrison: We just did that.

Summer: Oh.

Harrison: But we can go again. I don’t mind.

Summer: Hmm. Why am I not surprised?

Kyle: I think one ice cream a day is enough for you, little man. Now, why don’t you go upstairs and wash hands?

Harrison: Okay.

Kyle: Cool.

Harrison: Thanks for the best day ever. I’ll see you tomorrow?

Claire: I’ll be here.

Summer: Guess I wasn’t fast enough today. I’ll have to take over ice cream duty some other time.

Claire: Thank you both again for this job. I’m so grateful.

Kyle: Hey, harrison’s smiling again. We’re grateful for that.

Claire: Well, I guess I will see you tomorrow.

Kyle: You’re still struggling with this, aren’t you?

Victoria: I mean, all of this maneuvering and this shuffling of titles and responsibilities. Obviously, dad has some motivation here that he’s not sharing.

Nick: Of course he does. But what that is is anyone’s guess.

Victoria: He didn’t give you one little clue?

Nick: All he said was he knows what he’s doing. That could mean any number of things. So round and round, we will continue to go.

Victoria: Well, mom thinks that he’s punishing her.

Nick: Mom, I understand why you might feel like that, but I really don’t think that’s the case.

Nikki: Why do you say that?

Nick: He truly believes he’s doing this for your benefit. He also really wants me to push you to come back to work at newman, vic, so adam can step in for mom at newman media.

Victoria: Of course he does.

Nick: Selfishly, there’s nothing more that I’d like to work with you every day, but, the adam part does bother me.

Nikki: Yeah, we’ve been discussing that.

Nick: It just doesn’t make sense to switch gears right now. Adam and I just brought in this massive deal. We’re finally functioning as a team. I mean, I don’t know. You tell me.

Nikki: Well, I’ll tell you this. If adam steps in for me at newman media, I might as well pack up my office and leave because he’ll never give it up.

Victoria: Well, dad must know that setting up this scenario is gonna end in chaos.

Nikki: Of course he does. So in what way is this for my benefit?

Victor: Waiting for someone?

Adam: Yeah, chelsea’s meeting me here to talk about connor.

Victor: All right, this will just take a minute.

Adam: Oh, well, why don’t you not bother with it, okay? You want me to give up working with nick to take a temporary job at newman media. I heard you loud and clear back at the ranch.

Victor: Why are you considering my proposal a demotion?

Adam: This is the story of my life with you. You dangle a little carrot, then whack goes the stick.

Victor: Son, you built newman media almost from the beginning. You know it better than anyone other than perhaps nikki. But she needs this time for recovery.

Adam: Why don’t you put victoria there? She would do it. If you asked her.

Victor: I’m placing everyone in positions where I think they’ll function the best. Why don’t you understand that?

Adam: Because I don’t believe you. It’s never just black and white with you. You have a goal, you have a conquest in mind and I’m just a pawn to be sacrificed for the greater good.

Victor: You always have a chip on your shoulder, don’t you, son?

Adam: Are you telling me that I’m not reading this right? Of course I am. So why don’t you just cut to the chase and tell me what this is really about? Because it’s the only way I’m even gonna consider your proposition.

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Summer: I– I don’t have a problem with claire.

Kyle: Did you forget about our last conversation?

Summer: I mean, sure. It took me a minute to calm down after hearing the news that jordan is alive. But chance has reassured me that there’s no way she’ll be able to escape again. And nobody believes that claire had anything to do with her survival, so…

Kyle: You’re fine with everything?

Summer: How could I object to someone who makes harrison so happy?

Kyle: Look, if I knew that you were coming over to take harrison out for ice cream, we never would’ve gone.

Summer: It’s not the ice cream. It’S…

Kyle: Claire and harrison bonding.

Summer: Look, she makes him happy. That is the most important thing to me. But I mean, yes, what mom wouldn’t feel a little twinge seeing her little boy grow so close to the new nanny so quickly and for him to be having the best day ever with her. Yeah, it– it hurts a little. That– that’s all. I’m already over it, okay?

Kyle: If it makes you feel better, I’m on the sidelines too. But we’re still mommy and daddy. We always will be.

Nick: Mom, have you told vic that you’d prefer it if she would step in for you at newman media?

Nikki: Yes, and I am still hoping she will agree to it.

Victoria: But I’m not sure I’m ready to jump in anywhere just yet.

Nikki: Darling, can’t you just please consider it? It– it’s just for a short time. And I know if you were there, we could convince your father to drop this ridiculous idea of putting adam back in charge.

Victor: You know that I don’t respond well to threats.

Adam: And this isn’t a threat. Look, I’m busy. So if you don’t wanna tell me the real reason for me going over to newman media, then this conversation’s over.

Victor: What I’m about to tell you needs to remain between us, agreed?

Adam: Agreed.

Victor: That means you cannot reveal it to anyone, especially not anyone in the family.

Adam: Yeah, you have my word.

Victor: You’re an ally, not a pawn. You’re a strong ally.

Adam: What does that mean exactly?

Victor: That means I need newman media to destroy an enemy. And I need someone in charge of newman media who is as ruthless as I am.

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Lauren: You know, it’s wonderful to see you. And such a relief to have you back, and you look so beautiful and healthy.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. I do feel much more like myself than I have in a long time. I’m sorry about that abrupt voicemail the day that I left for rehab.

Lauren: Look, I was just grateful to hear from you. When you didn’t answer your phone all night, I had a pit in my stomach. I just– I knew something was wrong.

Nikki: It was horrific. But it got me to treatment, made me realize how far I had fallen.

>>Lauren: And now you’re out the other side?

Nikki: Well, you know, it’s always one day at a time, but I would say that I am on the other side of that nightmare, yes. My inpatient treatment went well, and I’m feeling more confident that I will be all right.

Lauren: Well, you can always rely on me whenever you need. And you certainly have the world’s most devoted sponsor ever. Have you been able to speak to jack since you’ve been back?

Nikki: I have. Unfortunately, he can no longer be my sponsor.

Lauren: Is that because of what happened in the hotel suite when he took those pills?

Nikki: Lauren, I put him in a terrible position that night.

Lauren: I know jack. And I know that he would do anything for you. Literally. And I thank god that he was able to get you out of that spiral that you were in. But I am baffled as to why he would take drugs when he knows how dangerous it is for him.

Nikki: I know. Things could’ve ended very differently and jack realizes that now.

Lauren: Well, I’m glad to hear that. So, did you both decide that you needed another sponsor?

Nikki: Actually, I wanted jack to stay on as my sponsor and it seemed like he did, too, until he didn’T.

Lauren: What changed his mind?

Nikki: I think it was diane.

Adam: So that’s where we are as of now.

Nick: I’m really sorry, man. I know how much you were looking forward to seeing connor. To get let down again is tough.

Adam: Yeah, and I was in a better place, too. I was optimistic. I was telling chelsea that everything was gonna be okay. But that video call, I mean, seeing in real time how powerful the ocd can be.

Nick: I never even considered that self-harm was a possibility with something like this.

Adam: I mean, how is it nobody tells you any of this stuff in advance? How bad it can be. My kid punched himself in the face, nick. I mean, this stuff, it keeps me up at night.

Nick: Yeah. But you did say that he realized and understood what he was doing and stopped, right? That has to be a positive sign.

Adam: Well, the doctors say it’s an important step. Recognition and awareness. And it increases connor’s confidence that he can manage the ocd.

Nick: All right, well, then there’s hope.

Adam: There is. I mean, there has to be. Oh, update on the mailer deal.

Nick: All right, and?

Adam: It’s going through.

Nick: It is? Yes!

Adam: Contracts are being drawn up as we speak. We did it!

Nick: Hell, yeah, we did it.

Adam: I think we need to celebrate. I think even dad might be impressed with this one.

Nick: Yeah, I actually have to run out to the ranch and talk to the big man. I’ll, um, I’ll share the news with him.

Adam: I also got an invitation to the ranch. You have any idea what this one’s about? Some kind of family meeting?

Nick: Adam, I gave up a long time ago trying to figure out what he has in store for us. I recommend you do the same.

Adam: Yeah, fair enough. Guess we’re gonna have to brace ourselves for anything.

Michael: Victor, please be straight with us. There is clearly an agenda behind this plan of yours. You want me to keep closer tabs on diane and cole has to buddy up to kyle abbott?

Victor: This is what I want you to do. The reason behind it is of no consequence, okay?

Cole: Victor, I just don’t wanna go into this blind.

Michael: Diane is my friend. There’s no reason she warrants being on your radar except for her tie to jack abbott.

Victor: May I remind you that the two of you called for this meeting in order to explain your betrayal regarding jordan?

Cole: And– and we still wish to do that.

Victor: All right. So… I told you what I asked of you. Are we on or not?

Victoria: Hello.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: This is quite a group. What did I just walk in on?

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Victor: Thank you for coming, sweetheart.

Victoria: Uh, sure. I mean, is something wrong? Why are you all here together?

Victor: We were just discussing the security protocol at jordan’s prison.

Victoria: Is there a problem?

Victor: No.

Victoria: Has jordan caused any trouble?

Victor: Not at all. I promise you, she’ll never see the light of day again.

Victoria: Well, I certainly hope that’s the case and that she’s out of our lives for good.

Victor: I certainly agree. Now, gentlemen, I think we’re on the same page now as to how to move forward.

Michael: We hear you loud and clear.

Victor: If you don’t mind, I have a meeting now with victoria and nicholas and adam.

Michael: Right, it’s good to see you, victoria. We’ll talk soon.

Victoria: Yes. Is everything all right?

Cole: Yeah, yeah, definitely.

Victoria: All right.

Cole: I’ll see you later?

Victoria: Mm-hmm.

Cole: Hey, guys.

Nick: Hey.

Victor: Hey, son.

Victoria: Didn’t know the two of you would be here.

Victor: Adam.

Adam: Well, pop kept the guest list secret.

Nick: What’s going on? What’s up with the summons?

Victor: What’s wrong with wanting to see my children all together?

Victoria: That’s not usually how these things go.

Nick: Yeah, a casual get-together is not really your thing.

Adam: Well, we’re all here. What bomb are you about to drop?

Lauren: So you think diane is behind jack’s decision to not be your sponsor anymore?

Nikki: It’s just a hunch I have.

Lauren: You know, I’m no fan of diane’S. And I’m sure she can be demanding. But I don’t blame her for being scared. Jack took drugs to pull you back from the brink once. It’s possible he could do that again.

Nikki: No, no, no, no, no. He would never do it again.

Lauren: You don’t know that. You know how precarious addiction is. You and jack can never risk going to that extreme again. Ever.

Nikki: I agree. I think maybe our closeness as friends worked against us.

Lauren: And I’m sure, after what happened, victor doesn’t want you to work with jack again.

Nikki: Oh, no, he does not. He was furious that I asked jack to stay on as my sponsor. He basically forbade me from seeing him.

Lauren: But you’re not gonna listen, are you?

Nikki: Well, no, of course not. Jack is one of my closest friends. If I’m gonna come out of this stronger, I’m gonna need his support, even if he’s not my sponsor.

Lauren: But you are gonna need a sponsor.

Nikki: I will find one. I always miss katherine and neil, especially at times like this.

Lauren: I believe that they are watching over you. And that you will find another sponsor.

Nikki: Right now, my focus is to continue to get stronger.

Lauren: With your focus being on your sobriety, what does that mean for newman media going forward?

Victor: I can assure you there’s no bomb to drop.

Adam: Well, maybe not in your mind. But none of us have any idea what this is about.

Nick: Should we wait for mom before we get into whatever this is?

Victor: Your mother will not be joining us, all right?

Victoria: Is she all right? This isn’t about her drinking, is it?

Victor: No, she’s doing okay. She has some outpatient sessions, and she’s doing well.

Nick: Okay. If this isn’t about mom’s health, then what’s on your mind?

Victor: I asked you to come here to refocus our attention on matters pertaining to the newman business, all right? First off, my darling, I wanna ask you, have you considered returning to the company?

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Victoria: Well, I have to say, you caught me off guard. Uh, I was not really prepared to have this conversation, and I certainly didn’t expect to do it in front of an audience.

Victor: Well, I just wanted to know what your thoughts were about this.

Victoria: Do you want me to return to newman?

Victor: Of course, sweetheart. That’s where you belong.

Victoria: So then that’s a yes.

Victor: Yes.

Victoria: Well, I appreciate your confidence in me, dad. It really does mean a lot, but I’m not sure I will return to newman.

Victor: But, sweetheart, I know you were concerned about claire’s well-being, but she seems to do very well right now.

Victoria: Claire’s recovery is going wonderfully.

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: I mean, I love watching her open up to the world. It’s– it’s so wonderful for me. But… I mean, look, she has been pressing me to go back to work, too. But there’s just still so much for me to do. Johnny and katie are coming home soon, and they’re gonna need time to adjust to their new home and to their new big sister.

Nick: That’s great that the kids are coming home. They’ll be thrilled. And, yes, of course, there will be some time where they need to adjust, but they’ll get there.

Victoria: I know that they will, but I’m not just gonna let them do it on their own. I wanna be available for my children. I wanna help bring us together as a family.

Adam: I think that’s totally understandable.

Victor: But, I mean, can’t you do both? Can’t you go back to work and deal with your family?

Victoria: Dad, I don’t want to. I don’t want to split my focus.

Victor: Sweetheart, you have multitasked before. I mean, what’s different now? You’re a very talented businesswoman. It would be a pity to see it all go to waste.

Nick: Okay, let’s just say vic does come back. In what role, dad? How do you see this playing out?

Victor: I have not determined that yet.

Adam: Okay, but we all know what that really means, right? If victoria comes back, I’m probably gonna end up in the men’s room.

Victor: Adam, please.

Adam: There is always something I can count on. When it is convenient, I am the first one to get shoved aside.

Michael: Cheers, my friend, to another day of surviving victor’s wrath. I be damned.

Cole: Well, you know what, michael? I gotta say, I don’t miss that after being gone so many years.

Michael: Why on earth would you?

Cole: So– so, what’s this all about? What does victor really want?

Michael: I can’t be positive, but my instinct tells me that somehow this has to be tied to jack.

Cole: Okay, well, could he be sincere? I mean, maybe he does just really want me to get closer to kyle since claire looks after harrison.

Michael: No, it feels like an excuse to me. Look, he asked us to keep tabs on kyle and diane both. That is jack’s son and his wife.

Cole: All right, so– so what do we know? What are the facts?

Michael: Oh, kyle and diane both work at jabot. Diane is currently in kyle’s former position, and I have heard from lauren that there are whispers about tension between them.

Cole: What? What, resentment?

Michael: Rumor has it that kyle feels that diane is in the position he should have.

Cole: Okay. So, what does that have to do with what victor’s interests are in kyle and diane?

Michael: Victor wasn’t happy when jack stepped in as nikki’s aa sponsor, and I even heard from diane that right before she went into rehab, jack broke his own sobriety for nikki.

Cole: I know, I know. Victoria told me that. I mean, that’s a hell of a risk for jack to take.

Michael: It was a desperate attempt to shock nikki into getting sober, but jack passed out when he took the drugs, and victor thought that left nikki vulnerable, in danger. He thought what jack did was unconscionable.

Cole: Okay, okay, all right, so that’s why victor is angry with jack. It’s– it’s enough to make him want to gather ammunition against him.

Michael: I can’t be certain, but that’s what it feels like.

Cole: I know, I think, listen, I trust your judgment when it comes to victor. I mean, you– you know him.

Michael: Given the details, I can imagine victor feeling inspired to take revenge against jack, you know, for what he’s done, putting him in his place.

Cole: Okay, I don’t wanna be a part of any kind of a vendetta attempt, especially when it involves my daughter. All right, she works at the abbott house. I’m not gonna do anything to disrupt that.

Michael: Well, once again, victor has squeezed us between a rock and a very, very hard place.

Cole: Listen, just be honest with me. What if I refuse his request?

Michael: That may be the wrong question.

Cole: So you’re saying there’s no choice, is there? I mean, if you and I wanna repair our relationship with victor, we must do as he asks.

Victor: But I see no reason why the three of you cannot work together at newman enterprises. Again.

Adam: Dad, historically, that hasn’t worked out.

Victoria: You’re always the victim, aren’t you?

Nick: Kind of with adam on this one. The two of us, we’ve made it work. If there’s three of us, you know, it could get tricky.

Victor: I didn’t say that the three of you would be working together directly.

Adam: Well, then what exactly are we talking about here?

Victor: What we’re talking about here, son, is that I put you back as the head of newman media.

Adam: Why– why would you do that?

Victor: Because you did a hell of a job running that company. You made it a strong, viable entity.

Victoria: What about mom? Is she okay with this?

Victor: She is focusing on getting better.

Nick: Then you’ve talked to her about this. She is on board with it.

Victor: We are right now talking about victoria and my desire for her to return to newman enterprises.

Victoria: In what capacity, dad? In adam’s role?

Victor: I don’t know yet.

Adam: How am I supposed to take this? It appears you’re offering me a ceo position.

Victor: That’s right.

Adam: Well, then why does it feel like I’m still being sidelined? I mean, are you unhappy with the work that I’ve done at newman?

Victor: Did I say that?

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Adam: Dad, I believe that my work as co-ceo has been stellar.

Victor: Son, I never said anything to the contrary, now did I?

Adam: Nick and I have managed to make things work.

Victor: Yes. We’re a solid team. In fact, we found out today that we closed on the mailer deal.

Victor: Well done.

Adam: Yeah, especially since newman has been trying to align with them for years. And up until this point, we haven’t succeeded.

Victoria: Is that a dig at my leadership?

Adam: I’m just stating the facts.

Victoria: Trying to make yourself look better at my expense.

Adam: The point is, things are working. Nick and I have managed to work well together. We’re thriving. Am I wrong?

Nick: He is not wrong. The company is in a very solid place right now. Everything’s running smoothly.

Adam: So why mess with a good thing? Why put unnecessary obstacles in the path?

Victoria: And by obstacle, you mean me.

Adam: Any variable that threatens the stability of the company.

Victor: I’m very proud of what you and your brother have done. Very. Warms my heart to see both of you work together, okay?

Adam: We– we have each other’s backs. I mean, why remove me from my position?

Victor: What I am proposing is no reflection on you. I’m proud of what you have done. You have taken newman media and brought it to heights. And it meant a great deal to my company.

Nick: Well, that is certainly true. You did an amazing job. But I have a feeling mom’s not gonna be cool with this. And the fact that you keep dodging the question means you haven’t talked to her about it yet.

Victor: All three of you have got to listen to me. I’ve always done, always wanted what was best for this family. For my wife, for my children and grandchildren. Is that clear?

Nikki: I can’t thank you enough for stepping in for me at newman media while I was away. Your work has been phenomenal. Nicholas even mentioned how impressed he was.

Lauren: That means a lot to me. But I have to tell you, it’s been quite a challenge balancing both newman media and fenmore’S.

Nikki: Oh dear, I’ve overloaded you, haven’t I?

Lauren: I was happy to do it. But I have to be honest with you, it is not sustainable for me to run both companies long term.

Nikki: Oh no, no, of course not. You have done more than enough for me. And I expect to be able to come back full time in the next few months.

Lauren: Months? Ah, that is a– a long time. I– I actually thought our arrangement was more temporary.

Nikki: Oh no, don’t worry. I– I don’t expect for you to stay there that long. But you’re not coming back to run it, right?

Nikki: Not yet. But I have another solution in mind.

Victoria: I appreciate that you want me to come back to the company, dad. There was a time when I thought you weren’t interested in having me there anymore.

Victor: Sweetheart, that was never the case.

Victoria: I just don’t think that I’m ready to come back to work. And for what it’s worth, I think that adam should retain his current role and mom should remain ceo of newman media.

Adam: Oh, let me guess, you don’t want me to have a ceo title.

Victoria: It’s not all about you, adam. I want my mother to keep her job so that she can stay focused and that will aid in her recovery. And I would think that you would wanna spend your energies on connor and not some career shift.

Adam: Well, that is a good point. You’re probably right.

Victoria: All right, then. There’s nothing left to say.

Victor: Sweetheart, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Will you at least consider coming back to newman?

Victoria: Daddy, I appreciate the offer. I really do. But it sounds like a delay in my return would be better for everyone involved. I really do think that.

Adam: I have to get going, too. I’ve gotta meet chelsea.

Victor: Wait a minute, adam. How is connor doing?

Adam: He’s all right. He’s recovering after his recent setback.

Victor: I’m happy to hear that.

Adam: Thank you. I guess given victoria’s answer, I don’t have to worry if I’m gonna be sidelined or rewarded just yet. So, good for me. Nick.

Nick: All right. It’s just us. What was that about?

Victor: Well, son… I’ve gotta tell you that I’m very proud… of you and adam working together, making this all very successful.

Nick: Thank you. Yes, it’s all true.

Victor: Right. But I also know that you have two different styles, don’t you?

Nick: We not only have two different styles, we have a different set of morals, and I don’t think I’m ever gonna be fully past that.

Victor: So it’s inevitable that the two of you will come to a clash, and that would do an enormous damage to our company, right?

Nick: Adam and I are never gonna see eye to eye on everything, but I… I believe that we will be able to get past that for the sake of the company.

Victor: I think adam has done a hell of a job with newman media when he ran it, and as far as victoria is concerned, I know that she says she wants to focus on her family, which is all good. However, I know her. She’d chomp at the bit to come back to work, to have some sense of purpose.

Nick: Yes, she has a purpose. It’s not the purpose that you want for her. And dad, vic is not wrong. Adam’s got a lot on his plate right now with connor. It is not a good time for him to be shifting gears at the office. You know, I’m curious. All I’ve ever heard from you is that you want the three of us to be working together at newman.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nick: What’s changed? I mean, why did you reverse course? Hi, I’m eileen.

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Lauren: So what is your plan with newman media if I’m no longer involved?

Nikki: I am going to ask victoria to step in until I can return.

Laure: Do you think she’s ready to come back to work?

Nikki: Well, she has expressed some reluctance, but I think newman media is a great option for her. And it’s not like I can leave it to just anybody.

Lauren: Well, I have been honored to be in your place, and I will happily turn things over to victoria if she accepts the job.

Nikki: She is the perfect person to do it. And really, there is no one else, aside from you, of course, that I would trust with that responsibility.

Victor: I would like nothing more than for you and adam and victoria to work together. But I also have got to be concerned about your mother’s recovery. She’s, you know, working very hard to get sober again. And I don’t want her to fall off the wagon.

Nick: Well, I don’t want that either. But, dad, you need to talk to mom about this, and you need to really listen to her about what she wants.

Victor: Son, my aim is to do what is best for the company. I need you now to encourage your sister to come back. I know she wants to. She just needs a little encouragement, a little push from you.

Nick: You’re putting me in a tough position. You know that, right? I mean, this can really backfire on you, on mom, victoria, adam, I mean, especially adam. If adam feels like he’s being sidelined, dad, there’s no telling how he’s gonna react.

Sally: Hey, you’re home. I thought you were supposed to be meeting with chelsea.

Adam: Uh, I had some time, and I wanted to see you first.

Sally: I love that. Okay, I have a question. Now that you’re home, I need your opinion. What do you think of these?

Adam: Uh, they are– they’re fine, they’re great.

Sally: You hate them. Okay, no, not your style. Um, I can go a different route. I…

Adam: No, I like the pillows. Okay, the place, it– it feels better already.

Sally: Really?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Your presence is the best change of all. I want you to feel at home.

Sally: I do. You don’t have to worry about that.

Adam: All right.

Sally: Okay, let’s forget about the pillows. Have you had an update on connor?

Adam: Not yet. I mean, he’s constantly on my mind, but as far as I know, there has not been any change.

Sally: Okay, did something else happen?

Adam: I got a summons from victor to the ranch. He called me, nick, and victoria all together.

Sally: What did he want?

Adam: I don’t know, honestly. But there was an agenda at play. He was questioning victoria about her return to newman, and then he floated the idea of me taking over newman media to run again.

Sally: But I thought things were going well between you and nick as co-ceos, that you guys had found a balance.

Adam: Yeah, we have. I mean, we found a groove. We’ve succeeded. I bent over backwards to try to make that work, and now dad wants to shove me out.

Sally: Okay, well, isn’t it a possibility that this is a good thing? Like, maybe… I don’t know, you know? If– if you go back and run newman media, you would have autonomy again at the company that you built yourself.

Adam: Well, I am attached to newman media. I did invest a lot to turn it into a powerhouse. That’s where I got to work side-by-side with you.

Sally: Yeah, there’s a lot of good memories there. Well, is it something you think you’d take on again?

Adam: It just– it doesn’t feel right. Okay, dad says it’s not an insult, but I have a hard time believing that his sole motive is to do right by me.

Sally: Okay, well, what else could it be?

Adam: I think that once again, I am a pawn in a larger power play that my dad has going on.

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Cole: So, michael, what do you suggest? I mean, how– how do I handle this?

Michael: Agree to his request to befriend kyle. There’s no harm in that.

Cole: Oh, man, that is just– that is so cheap and disingenuous.

Michael: He’s simply asking you to get to know the man who employs your daughter. Make that your goal as well. From what I know of him, kyle is a very good man.

Cole: He– he is– he is, but so what about you? I mean, how are you gonna proceed with diane?

Michael: She is good company. I will grant victor’s request by enjoying time with a good friend.

Cole: Okay, well, we both know that victor must want something more out of all of this.

Michael: Yes, there may come a time when he requests additional information or possibly something more insidious. But in the meantime, you keep your head down, play the game, and I will… try to get some insights into victor’s state of mind, find out what he’s actually up to. Right now, I have to take off because I have a meeting with my beautiful wife.

Cole: All right. Hey, listen, thank you. I appreciate your time, and please say hello to lauren for me.

Michael: Listen, take care and let me know if anything comes up.

Cole: I will.

Michael: All right?

Cole: Okay, see you soon.

Sally: So, what do you think victor’s after? With this move.

Adam: He really seems to want victoria back at the mothership. And if I am relegated to newman media, it paves the way for her return.

Sally: Okay, but what happens to nikki? I mean, what happens to her if you’re in charge at newman media?

Adam: I don’t know. I think dad wants to give her time to recover from her relapse. I mean, there could be more to it than that.

Sally: Okay. And hear me out. What if victor is just taking a look at the company and trying to find the best place for everyone?

Adam: Sally, is that the victor newman that you know? Making moves that aren’t power plays, no hidden agenda?

Sally: No, but I tried. Okay, so do you think victoria is aware of victor’s overall goal, that she’s a part of it?

Adam: Probably not. But I don’t believe for a second that she’s gonna stay away from newman forever. She could be stringing dad along until she gets exactly what she wants in return.

Sally: I mean, you could be right, but, I mean, hasn’t she been focused on her daughter? And up until this point, there’s been no indication that victor hasn’t been pleased with the work that you’re doing.

Adam: No, he’s been supportive of nick and me working together as a team.

Sally: Yeah, this is odd. Especially since victor has been satisfied. I mean, I can see why you would wonder about his change of attitude.

Adam: If I’m in newman media, what happens when nikki is stronger and she feels like returning? Am I gonna be out completely again?

Sally: I really don’t think victor would do that to you, especially after all that you have going on with connor.

Adam: I don’t know why my dad keeps jerking me around. Every time I think we are past this, it happens again. No matter how many times I prove myself to him, he just sees me as merely a tool to be used.

Victor: Just do me a favor and leave adam to me, all right? It– it’ll all fall into place. I want you to focus on convincing victoria to come back.

Nick: All right. I really think you need to think this through.

Nikki: Think what through?

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Nick: Hey, mom.

Victor: We were just talking about how to convince victoria to come back to newman.

Nick: That’s dad’s plan, by the way, not mine. Vic’s made it very clear she’s not ready to come back.

Nikki: Well, I think I can help you with that.

Victor: Really?

Nikki: I was just with lauren and we talked about the fact that she can’t possibly keep taking over for me indefinitely at newman media.

Victor: Well, we’ll find someone to take your place while you focus on your rehab.

Nikki: But we don’t have to do that. I wanna ask victoria to do it.

Nick: I like it. I think that is a much more viable plan.

Nikki: More viable than what?

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Victoria: Hi.

Cole: Hey. How are you?

Victoria: I’m good. I’m glad you texted me. I could really use a distraction.

Cole: Oh, uh-oh. Does that have anything to do with your meeting with victor?

Victoria: He’s pushing me about returning to work at newman.

Cole: Hmm. So what did you say?

Victoria: I made it clear that I’m not ready to come back yet. That I wanna focus on my children. Being there for claire and johnny and katie.

Cole: Your kids come first.

Victoria: Yes, always. And I get this sense that, I don’t know, that he’s up to something. Like maybe he has some mysterious plan in the works that he’s not telling any of us about. Of course not. Well, I don’t want anything to do with those games.

Cole: That makes sense. Yeah.

Victoria: Is there something going on? What’s wrong?

Cole: I just was thinking about you. And how happy I am to see you.

Victoria: Oh. Well, I’m happy to see you too.

Cole: And I– I just wondered whether we could have dinner together.

Victoria: Sure. Yeah, you and me and claire.

Cole: No, actually I was thinking more just like the two of us. You know, you and me. You know, like a date.

Lauren: Hi, darling.

Michael: There’s a sight for sore eyes.

Lauren: Yeah, since this morning?

Michael: Well. Well, feels like a lifetime.

Lauren: What happened?

Michael: Hmm. There is something I need to tell you. And it has to stay between us.

Lauren: What’s going on?

Michael: I’m in a bit of a pickle.

Lauren: How big?

Michael: Massive. It’s another mess with victor.

Lauren: Ah, sometimes I just wanna shake him. I do not want you involved in any trouble.

Michael: Ah, it’s too late for that.

Lauren: Okay. What are we talking about?

Michael: It appears victor’s on the warpath.

Lauren: Is there a target?

Michael: Jack abbott. There is reason to believe that the dormant war between jack and victor is about to reignite.

Nick: Dad’s talking about installing adam back at newman media in your place.

Nikki: What? That’s a terrible idea.

Victor: I disagree with you.

Nikki: Why would you choose adam over victoria? It’s only until I can return. Victoria will honor that wish.

Nick: I certainly agree with that. Victoria would happily step aside or even step into a different role.

Nikki: Whereas if you put adam in there, oh, he’ll fall in love with the power. He’ll never wanna leave.

Victor: Well, as far as I’m concerned, it’s a terrible idea to put victoria at the helm of newman media.

Nikki: If you let adam get a foot in the door, he will create so much chaos. Why do you wanna put all of us through that? Unless…

Victor: Unless what? I know how upset you’ve been that I chose jack as my sponsor not once but twice.

Victor: What does that have to do with anything?

Nikki: Tell me the truth. Are you punishing me for that?

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