Interview with Eric McCormack, David Ajala, Peter Gadiot and Lydia Wilson

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Interview with Eric McCormack, David Ajala, Peter Gadiot and Lydia Wilson of “Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue” on MGM+ by Suzanne

Interview date: 2/26/25

I enjoyed speaking with these talented actors. I’ve loved their previous work, and they all do a wonderful job in this intriguing drama. I only had about 10 minutes to speak with them, but it was well worth it. I can’t wait to see the last two episodes of this 6 part miniseries! It premieres March 2nd on MGM+.

 

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Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue is a strikingly original and taut thriller series with a jaw-dropping reveal waiting at the end. A light aircraft with nine passengers crashes in the Mexican jungle – and everyone survives. But then, one after another, they begin to die in strange and violent ways and very soon they begin to realize that, for some inexplicable reason, somebody wants them dead. As the story unfolds in flashback, we meet the survivors as they fight against the heat, a shortage of supplies, the many dangers of the jungle – and each other. The setting becomes increasingly tense and claustrophobic until finally the identity of the killer and the truth are revealed.

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Written, Created, and Executive produced by
Anthony Horowitz CBE

Executive Produced by
Anthony Horowitz, Jill Green & Eve Gutierrez for Eleventh Hour Films

Produced by
Eleventh Hour Films, a Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) backed company
Richard Burrell

Directed by
Brian O’Malley, Viviane Andereggen

Cast
Eric McCormack, David Ajala, Lydia Wilson, Peter Gadiot, Siobhán McSweeney, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Adam Long, Jan Le

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Sony Pictures Television

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Days Short Recap Friday, February 28, 2025

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Maggie and Holly talked about Valentine’s Day. When Maggie was concerned about Doug ruining Holly’s day, Holly said he didn’t. Maggie said she was glad that Doug came into Julie’s life since he’s nice. Holly thought about Doug stealing the necklace. She told Maggie that Doug admitted to having feelings for her. Maggie asked how she felt about that. Holly said it didn’t mean anything because she loved Tate. She said Tate didn’t know about Doug’s feelings, but he’s jealous of him. Maggie wondered if Doug knew where he stood with Holly to which Holly said she wanted to let it go. Changing the subject, Maggie asked how things were going with Sophia’s pregnancy and wondered what would happen if the adoption didn’t happen. Holly said they would figure it out. Doug flashed back to confessing his feelings to Holly. Julie showed up and wondered what he was thinking. He said he was thinking about his grandfather. While they were talking, Julie said Doug’s book of poems meant everything to her. She said she would never forgive herself for her grandmother’s necklace disappearing. Doug said it was the thief’s fault. Julie said she was upset that she accused her brother of stealing the necklace. She said her brother sent her a letter saying he didn’t steal the necklace. Despite her brother’s past, she didn’t think he stole the necklace. Doug asked if she thought he stole the necklace. Julie said she didn’t think he stole it. She said she was going to file a police report with JJ since she didn’t think Steve stole it.

Tate ran into Sophia at the town square and told her about Johnny and Chanel wanting to adopt the baby. Sophia asked why he didn’t tell her about it before. When it occurred to Sophia that Valentine’s Day was yesterday, she realized Tate told Holly before he told her. Tate said Holly knew about it. Sophia said Holly was happy that the baby wouldn’t be a problem anymore. When Tate apologized, Sophia said she wished he talked to her first. She said she knew he was happy about the idea of Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby, but her mother may not like it. Her mother was going to want the parents to have good Christian values and be a member of the Korean Baptist Church. Amy showed up while they were talking and wondered what was going on. Sophia told her that Johnny and Chanel wanted to adopt the baby. She said they were religious. Tate agreed with Sophia’s lies. Amy wanted to meet them. Tate said he would set it up. Johnny went to see Marlena and told her Chanel’s procedure went well and the tumor was taken out. He said they didn’t tell Paulina yet because it would scare her. While they were talking, he told her he and Chanel were starting a family. Marlena asked why they were rushing after everything they were going through. Johnny said they were stronger than ever. He said Tate and Sophia wanting to give their baby up for adoption was the perfect chance to start a family. Marlena asked what Amy said. Johnny said they had to have good Christian values. Paulina went to see Chanel at the hospital and was upset about the way she found out about Chanel’s situation. Chanel said she had a small procedure to have tissue removed from her uterus. Paulina asked if she had cancer. Chanel said she didn’t, but she had cancer cells removed. She said she didn’t want to upset her after everything she has been through. Paulina insisted that she be there for her. Chanel told her how they found out about the cells and that she and Johnny were planning to adopt. Paulina was thrilled and thought it was the safest thing for her. She said she would help Chanel if there was any red tape. Chanel said it would be easier if they adopted Tate and Sophia’s baby. Paulina was concerned about the adoption being within the family. She mentioned what happened when she gave Lani to her sister to raise. Chanel said she and Johnny were going to upfront about the adoption. Johnny and Marlena showed up. He got a text from Tate about meeting up. Johnny and Chanel met Tate and Sophia at the town square. Chanel told them she was excited to meet Amy. Sophia warned her that there were a couple of things she should know ahead of time.

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BTG Transcript Friday, February 28, 2025

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 Leslie, that’s my surrogate mom, wanted to leave Chicago after her husband died. New beginnings and all that. Of course. Did you say surrogate? Uh, Leslie was best friends with my real mother. She died when I was little. I’m sorry. It was hard. But Leslie took me in and treated me like her own. She’s the only mom I’ve ever really known.

We’re just not blood related. Leslie sounds like a wonderful person. So as you know, since we moved here, Leslie and Mona have become friends. And so, here I am. Talking to you about a job. Can you work long hours? I know you have your own thing going. Mona said you were looking to set yourself up as a hairstylist.

Oh, I can book around your needs. I freelance, so I’m not tied to any schedule. And Leslie and I haven’t been in D. C. that long, so I don’t have any regular clients I have to service yet. I only ask because there is a lot going on right now. Mona and Laura were putting in extra hours. But don’t panic. It will eventually settle back into something more forgiving.

Speaking of Laura, I understand she was in a terrible accident. Is she okay? She will be. Unfortunately, it wasn’t an accident. Some nutcase deliberately ran her off the road. I didn’t realize. That’s awful. It’s been one thing after another. Tonight’s challenge is getting my sister through her ex husband’s wedding.

Not looking forward to that one. It is here, baby. We’re getting married. Tonight. Yeah. Followed closely by our honeymoon. I’m telling you, babe, you’re gonna love Italy as much as I do. Oh, me and Italy. I can’t even imagine. I’ve never been out of the country, and just to think the way that we’re going.

Flights, hotel, first class, everything. If this is a dream, I don’t want to wake up. And this is just the beginning, sweetheart. I intend to spend the rest of my life making you happier than you ever thought possible. And all those things you missed out on, I’m gonna give to you. And then some. You’re amazing, but I don’t need material things.

Only you. Nothing wrong with having it all. In fact, get used to it. I just wish I hadn’t cost you so much. Okay, do I seem like I’m mourning anything to you? My marriage to Dani would have ended eventually, even if you hadn’t come along. I mean, we grew apart. Us couples sometimes do. And both, both parties bless it and they move on.

So don’t worry, okay?

How long were you staring at me? Not long enough. Oh, I hope I didn’t ruin the illusion by drooling or snoring. Nah, you’re just as beautiful asleep as you are awake. Last night was, uh Wow. That’s an understatement. Man, I thought I was having the most fantastic dream. And then I woke up and there you were, right beside me.

Funny. I had the same dream.

But that’s what it has to be. A night, out of time, that never happened. I hope that’s not regret I’m hearing. We’re adults. We’re not related, we’re not married to other people. You get to have lovers if you choose. I know, Andre. It’s just, I’ve been Bill’s wife a long time. And I still feel married. Hey. Yeah.

Last night was amazing. You’re amazing. And no. Not one single regret. Because you have made me feel alive in a way that I haven’t in a while. But I’m raw, Andre. Much too raw to get involved more than what’s already happened. I think I’m really sorry to hear that.

That is an interesting piece. My elephant, I collect them. I like you, Eva. The job is yours if you want it, with the understanding, of course, that it is temporary, just until Laura can come back to work. Understood. I want the job very much. Thank you, Dr. Richardson. That is a mouthful. Call me Nicole. Nicole.

I’m only minutes away from becoming Mrs. Haley Hamilton. Don’t you just love the sound of that? It suits you. I’m so happy for you and Bill. You’ve made such a difference in his life. He’s completely changed mine. It’s not even recognizable anymore. I just wish that our happiness hadn’t caused his family so much pain.

We can do this however you want. If you want to pretend that we didn’t have mind bending sex last time, Okay. If you want to give it another go, I’m good with that too. I bet. You always this easy? Yeah, pretty much. I’m a no strains kind of guy. Besides, you’re in an emotionally complicated place right now.

So, I respect that. I accept it. Just remember though, if you ever get lonely, You got options. If I can find you wherever you are in the world. Who knows, I might take more jobs in the States. Stay closer to home. It’s been a lot better being back than I anticipated. And not just because of this unexpected bounty.

Well, you know what they say about good things. Are you kicking me out? Before a nosy Fairmont woman notices your car in my driveway? That might be good for Bill to know. But you spend the night? Yes. It sends the message that you’re moving on. But I’m not. Dani, he, he’s getting married tonight. That’s the plan.

More importantly, you’re too good for him. That’s what people keep telling me. Because it’s true.

You’re a good guy, Andre. Now go.

Yes, ma’am.

Do you think our co workers genuinely like me? As opposed to? Tolerating me because of Bill. Didn’t you feel the love at the celebration yesterday? I mean, yeah, but it’s easy to be warm and fuzzy at a party for your boss. You said you had it rough growing up. Yeah, I, um, was basically on my own. My father disappeared when my mother got pregnant, so I never knew him.

Which made her resent me. No siblings? Just me. Well, not anymore. To answer your question, yes. You found family at the law offices of Bill Hamilton. No one’s faking anything when it comes to you. You’re part of us now. Thank you. Hey, just checking in. I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you. I appreciate that, but I’ll be fine.

I know. You’ll be all stoic. A rock for your mom and Chelsea and not pay any attention to what you’re going through. Which is nothing compared to mom. Why do you have to quantify it? You were betrayed by Bill and Hayley too. You get to be in your feelings about this. Ugh, I just wish I hadn’t been so gullible.

Hayley seemed cool at first, you know? Smart and funny, despite the dismal way she grew up. I thought she was brave. And then I was the one that invited her into my family, and now that lying little bitch stole my father and broke my mother’s heart. I’ll carry guilt about that for the rest of my life. You know, there’s another way to look at it.

I’m listening. You and your mom and sister definitely have fallout to work through, but in the end, maybe this turned out for the best. How? Your father has shown his true colors where Dani is concerned, made his indifference unmistakable. Would you really want your mother married to a man who thinks so little of her?

Hey, hey. What, what’s this now? We need to talk. I need to talk and you need to listen. Okay. I suppose I owe you that. You probably think I am here to berate and accuse you again. I’m not. Oh, nice change, but it begs the question, why are you here? On my wedding day, no less. It doesn’t have to be. Cancel. It’s not too late, Bill.

Stop this ridiculous wedding to that ridiculous girl and come back home where you belong. You mean that? Yes. I’m not expecting a miracle. It’ll be rough. Great pain requires great healing, but we can do it. If we’re patient, and kind, and if we recommit to the family and the life that we made, we can come back even stronger.

You really believe that can happen? After everything we’ve been through? I know it. But not if you’re in some farce of a marriage with Haley, trying to reclaim your lost youth or whatever the hell you’re doing. I am your wife! We belong together. We loved each other, Bill. Deeply. I didn’t imagine that. You were my everything.

Once. And I can be again. We share too much to just throw it away. History. Family. I’m not gonna lose that. Not to Hayley. Not to anyone. Just say yes. Say yes to giving us another chance and I will take it from there. You don’t have to be the fixer this time. I’ll do the work. Just please, please stop this nonsense and come back home.

Dani.

Beautiful. Exquisite, Dani.

I think I’m going to start charging you photographer’s assistant fees. That’s my girl. Always looking for the bottom line. Time is money. I haven’t hired you yet. You are strictly volunteer status. But I can’t swing for dinner. No, I’m dancing and you got a deal. Damn.

So, he asked casually, Does anyone know about Ashley Morgan? And that firefighter boyfriend? I don’t know Ashley well enough to be in her business. Ask Naomi, they’re BFFs. But be careful if you don’t want your, what is it, interests to be known. Naomi’s also close with a boyfriend. They have like a couples club.

Ashley, Derek, Naomi, and Jacob. They hang out at the Uptown. Uptown. So, you’re looking at Ashley. You sound surprised. I am. Don’t get me wrong, Ashley’s lovely. Yeah. But she’s not your usual sophisticated woman of the world type. Well that’s the advantage of having a big heart. Room for all different types.

That’s sort of the point. We love you dearly, Andre. But your attention span when it comes to women leaves a lot to be desired. Ashley is not a casual person. I hope you’ll remember that. Yep. You got it. I got it. Okay, nephew. Friendly warning. If you’re planning to ask, leave early. I wouldn’t, you haven’t been here long enough to not be here.

Why would I wanna leave early? Here’s to the third floor. You’re connected to the Hamilton’s right? Thought you might be invited to that fancy wedding at the Country club. Believe me, my friendship with Naomi does not gimme invite to Bill or Dani events, and this wedding is toxic. I’m happy not to be anywhere near it.

So what’s your take? Being friends with one of the daughters and all. Is Hayley Lawson a seductress or is Bill Hamilton a cheater? Can’t both be true. Anyway, it doesn’t matter now. The damage has been done. I remember the first time I saw you. I was hanging out with Wayne Maddox. Yes. Yeah, he was at the top of his game back then.

Had the world at his feet and man, that guy could throw a football. Yeah. A party too. And that’s where we met. In one of Wayne’s bashes. I remember like it was yesterday. Yeah. You walked in that room and everyone else in there became less. I’ve never seen anything more beautiful and the way you carry yourself with such confidence and pride knocked me out.

That’s what makes this moment so sad. Sad? Hey, no, no, no, this is good. We’re remembering, validating our history. This is what I’m talking about, desperation, pains me to see it. What happened to all that pride?

I can’t believe you would fix your mouth to say something so hurtful. But here’s the answer. Whatever I am in this moment, that pains you. You made me. Oh, no, no, I’m not taking that on. No, you’re a grown woman, with free will, responsible for the choices that you make. And, you’re a Dupree, as your family loves to remind everyone at the drop of a hat.

A superior being who should be able to handle herself with more dignity and restraint, instead of physically assaulting people and refusing to let go of what’s no longer hers. Here’s the reality, Dani. Haley is going to be my wife. And it can’t happen soon enough. And, if you really want to honor all of that history that we made, show some grace.

Be the bigger person, and forgive Hayley. Stop talking. I have finally heard enough.

So, for the purposes of this video, do I call you Nicole and Ted, or Mom and Dad? Whatever comes out is fine, I’m sure. Okay then, Mom. Alright, let’s get it. You’re well known for your work as a psychiatrist and philanthropist. When it comes to your personal life, though, not much is out there. We can start with your father.

For those of you who don’t know, this is my brilliant plastic surgeon husband, Dr. Ted Richardson. Hello, everyone. I’m honored to be involved in this tribute to my remarkable wife. Let’s go to the beginning. Where did you two meet? Ted and I went to an NMA conference, it was on Maui that year, when we were in med school.

That night we went to the welcome reception, and we were introduced by someone, you remember? I don’t. This is gonna sound corny, but the moment our eyes met, and you smiled at me, time stood still. Just long enough to let me know that I had just met my future. We exchanged a few words, and then the speeches started.

Never ending. After a bit, I went for a walk on the beach. I waited a respectable amount of time and then I caught up with her. And then I gave fate a little nudge. We walked for a bit. When we got back on hotel grounds, we commandeered a cabana and talked until the sun came up. A sign. We like to think so.

That night definitely sealed the deal for me. Same. No other woman has pierced my radar since. I have been very fortunate in life. Had many blessings come my way, but the one that I’m the most grateful for, the one that changed everything, was deciding to attend the NMA conference on Maui, where I met the one and only love of my life.

Here. All done. You look gorgeous. Wow! Who needs professionals? Do I know what I’m doing or what? Yeah, thank you so much, Caroline. Just for being here. And being my friend. It’s not a chore. You’re terrific. I know it. Bill knows it. And you wait and see. Everyone else in Fairmont Crest will know it too. Dani B.

Dabbed.

Ridiculous. Horrible man. The depth of betrayal is staggering. And in your own home? We don’t have to put too fine a point on that. We’re all just outraged on Dani’s behalf. You showing up here, despite everything Bill and Hayley did to you, is the bravest. Most selfless thing I’ve ever seen. It’s the girls.

You know. Bill didn’t divorce them. Naomi and Chelsea need a relationship with their father. And I wasn’t about to send them here by themselves. Thank you all, by the way. Your support during this ghastly time is much needed and appreciated. Any one of us could have been your shoes, Dana. The least we could do is be here for you.

Well, the good news is no need to go to the reception and hopefully the ceremony will be brief. We’re here, Dani. You are not alone. Thank you. Well, I wasn’t sure my request would be honored. Wow. There you have it. It’s a little backhanded, though. All those ladies dressed in black like they’re at a funeral.

In a way they are. We all are. Because tonight we bury your influence over my family. It’s done, Bill. This is the last favor you will ever get from a Dupree.

I wouldn’t be the maid of honor you deserve if I didn’t make sure certain traditions were upheld. Bill gave you something new and blue. I covered the other two.

That’s old. My mother used it to wrap her bouquet when she married my dad. I thought you could do the same. I love that. And that’s borrowed. From me.

The diamonds aren’t real, but you can’t beat the sparkle.

Oh no. Don’t you dare cry. And mess up my brilliant makeup application. Come on. Let’s get you into this amazing dress. Okay. I wasn’t sure you would come tonight. I thought you might hop that flight to Paris. Never let it be said that I am not a good Dupree soldier. I’m so sorry, baby girl. I know this is costing you a lot to be here.

Your mother and I really appreciate your sacrifice. Trust me, this wasn’t asked of you lightly. I get it. And really, it’s fine. Things work out the way they’re supposed to. If I ended up here tonight of all nights, it’s for a reason.

What do you make of that? I don’t know. But what she said wasn’t what she meant.

I’m sorry, but you look familiar, do I? I know. Wait, is that my husband? I know. My, my schedule’s been crazy. A run on heart surgeries? It happens. Everything all at once. When things calm down, I’ll make it up to you. Maybe a trip to the Bahamas? Ooh, beach boys and cabanas. I’m so there.

I didn’t think you would make it. I cut my trip short. You’re my best friend. There’s no way I’d let you face this night without being here in full support. How are you holding up? As well as can be expected. Well, it’s homestretch time. We are going to get you through this odious night, and then we are moving on.

But first, let’s get a drink. Hey, babe. Figured you could use this. You are a lovely, intuitive husband. Thank you. So how you feeling? Sad. I’m sad that our family’s come to this. Divided. Angry. Estranged. All because two narcissists recognized themselves in each other and fell in love with their own reflections.

While the rest of us sort through the wreckage.

Kat, right? Do I know you? Tomas Navarro. I’m an attorney at Jungle Bill’s law firm. Oh, sorry to hear that. Tense time for your family. Putting it mildly. I’m actually surprised you guys are here. Don’t ask. Okay. I just hope you won’t hold the workplace situation against me. I’d like to take you out some night.

Gels! You know, you can still go to Paris once this dreadful night is over. Cleanse the palate. Unfortunately, the time for Paris has come and gone. Oh well. Can’t say I didn’t try. I can’t talk right now, but I appreciate the check in. It’s nice to be wanted again. Who are you talking to? An old acquaintance.

Which tells me nothing. Should I be jealous? Nope. Nothing’s changed. I’m all yours.

I owe you an apology. You think? I was ungracious earlier. You were cruel and heartless. I know. I’m sorry. Hey, I just get sick of defending myself. Look, Dani, I’m tired of all the confrontations that lead nowhere. You must be too. Why don’t we just find some happy medium where we can coexist? I mean, you being here tonight is a start.

And Hayley and I, we really appreciate the gesture. Oh, don’t come at me with that. Like you didn’t have something to do with it. What do you think you know? My parents insisted we come to this clown show because you got to them somehow. That’s why I’m here. I don’t wish you or your whore well. In fact, I hope my forced presence is a dark cloud that has a negative impact on the rest of your miserable lives.

Okay. Oh! Okay.

Got it. Perfection. Except a sudden wave of panic. If you’re having second thoughts, now would be the time. No, no. Not about marrying Bill. I’ve never been more sure of anything. But, seriously. The room is empty and I’m not even talking about myself here. Bill is a famous, highly respected defense attorney. I want to reflect well on him and how pathetic would it be if his only guests were on payroll?

Want me to take a peek?

You know what? No. Let the haters hate. No one is going to spoil this day. Now we’re talking. You ready? So ready. Hey. It means a lot to me. Having my daughters here. I know it’s under duress. Dani told me your presence was mandated, but still. Seeing your beautiful faces on one of the most meaningful nights of my life is an unexpected blessing and I’m grateful for it.

I suppose you hate me too. No, but I don’t like you very much.

Hanging in? Barely. I did something so monumentally stupid today that I probably deserve all the humiliation I got. Oh dear, am I afraid to ask? I will spare you the gory details, but I went to Bill’s hotel suite. I bared my soul. I begged him to come home, and he shut me down in the cruelest way possible.

He doesn’t love you anymore, Dani. How many ways does he have to show you? Let me ask you a question, and please, give it serious consideration. Is your obsessive behavior about loving Bill? Or the fear of having to build a life without him, or of being alone. I don’t have to stand here and let you psychoanalyze me.

It’s not that deep. I’m pissed as hell. I forgot for a minute, but it won’t happen again. What I am about is making that bastard pay some kind of price. Bill doesn’t get to put a blowtorch to my life and then sail off on a honeymoon with his new child bride. Not after everything I’ve done. After everything I gave up?

So, no. I’m not letting go. Not until Bill suffers. Martin. Didn’t mean to give you a call. Why’s that? Well, I’d like to think that you and I can still maintain a mutually beneficial relationship, despite what happened between Dani and me. I’ve always seen your potential. You haven’t even begun to tap into your power, and I’d like to have a hand in helping you realize that.

To our mutual benefit. Meaning what exactly? Nothing all that different between me and your family and how things have always worked. Favors rendered when needed. Discretion always. I’m pretty sure those days are over. No, never say never. Wounds heal, given time. Once the new normal settles, I’m sure your family will remember the value I bring to handling certain situations that are delicate.

No need for that to change. Especially between the two of us. And why am I being singled out? Oh, I’m sorry. Am I coming on too strong? Don’t want to be accused of overkill. My point is, your family, and you can tell them I said this, might want to carefully consider whether permanently freezing me out is the smartest thing to do.

Thanks for coming. Appreciate you.

It’ll be over soon, Mom. Yeah, how are you holding up? I’m okay. Feeling the support from everyone really helps. Makes me unhinged ex. Well, at least you look fabulous. Like the most gorgeous grieving widow ever. Yeah, and the black hanky’s a nice touch. This whole situation is so surreal. Waiting to watch my husband marry someone else?

What the hell? Okay, we’ll get through it. Girls, listen. And remember what I say. No matter what happens Never doubt or forget that I love you something fierce. We love you too, mom. Yeah, we got your back, always. Okay. Let’s get this done. You girls go on in, I’m just gonna freshen up. Okay.

We are gathered here today to join Bill and Haley in holy matrimony. Andre, what are you doing here so late? Uh, just dropping off some proofs for Nicole. How’s it going around here? I’m starting to get how the hospital works. You can’t predict what will happen with patients, but it is so much easier to make quick adjustments when you know the basics.

Like where to find the meds.

Are you leaving? Yeah, but I can see you safely to your car. Make sure the parking garage boogeyman doesn’t get you. Ha ha. Hi. Hi. Uh, what floor? Uh, parking level two. And don’t worry, I’ll protect you too. Ha ha. It’s a private joke. It’s cool. Ha ha. Oh my god, I’ve been calling out of my skin. I thought you would have called me by now.

Sorry, I was at the library doing some research. How was the interview with Nicole? I didn’t want to disappoint you. You’re kidding, right? Really? Man, I was so sure that my plan would work. And I didn’t. Disappoint, I mean. Mom, make that Leslie. Your plan was genius. Frankly, I was surprised how easy it was.

Nicole honestly doesn’t expect her world to go off script. That’s how privileged she is. She has no clue who we are or that we even exist on the planet. So you got the job. You are looking at Nicole Richardson’s brand new temporary assistant . Yes. Okay. I’m so excited. This is it, honey. The day I, I’ve dreamed about

You are finally going to be where you should have been all along in your father’s house. Mm. So I’m going to stop by Uptown after this. Grab something to eat. By chance, would you like to join me? Are you okay? I’m not sure. Something seems to be happening. I’m not okay. This baby’s coming. Like now. On behalf of Bill and Hayley, I would like to welcome and thank you all for coming out tonight in celebration of their union.

Your love and support means the world. Marriage is a lifelong partnership, a promise of love, respect, honor, and trust in each other through the good and the bad. It is a covenant not to be taken in too lightly. Today, among these witnesses, Bill and Haley embark on a journey to husband and wife. If anyone here objects to the union of these two people, speak now or forever hold your peace.

Me, I object. Dani, no! No, no, no! Dani!

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Y&R Transcript Friday, February 28, 2025

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SALLY: Yeah. Don’t worry. Okay, here we are. Mm-hmm, here we are. You happy to be home? I am, yeah. It was really hard to leave Paris this time. Mm, maybe I have a little something to do with that. Mm, maybe. Ah, there you are. Welcome home.

Hi.

Thank you. We just got in. I don’t know if either of us knows if it’s yesterday or tomorrow. Well, how was your trip? I can’t wait to hear all about it. I got a lot of work done. It was good. And the rest of the time? The rest of the time was magical. Well, I want to know every detail. Okay, I think I’m going to leave you two to have that conversation. Ah, you don’t have to leave. We promise we won’t make it too embarrassing. Thank you, appreciate that, but I actually have to go check on Phyllis, make sure everything’s okay there. Did you say Phyllis? What sort of trouble has she gotten herself into now?

DANIEL: Thank you.

NICK: Thank you. So Sharon finally checked in with you last night? Yeah. Summer got a call from Mom, too. Yeah, she told me Phyllis is okay. That’s a big relief. You know, given everything that’s been going on around here recently, all the craziness, it’s kind of hard not to automatically assume the worst case scenario. But at least now we know that they’re fine and there’s nothing to worry about. Yeah. Sharon is okay, isn’t she? She seemed fine on the phone. Yeah, but you don’t sound convinced. What’s bugging you about this? I don’t know, Daniel. I’m probably just being paranoid, but this whole scenario of Sharon going missing and then Phyllis going missing at the same time, and now suddenly they’re not, just doesn’t add up for me. I don’t think Audra meant to be so critical. Uh, Phyllis and I don’t like each other. Surprise, surprise. So, what’s her problem? It’s not a problem. She’s just gone radio silence for a little while. SALLY: Which was kind of a blessing. I mean, she did call you like a thousand times when we were in Paris. Okay, maybe not a thousand, but she did call you a lot. She did. But, you know, I talked to Daniel and he said that she’s been in contact with the family and everything is good there and it has to be because we have a lot of work to get done. [phone ringing] Excuse me. You good? Yeah. Yeah, I’m– I’m better than good. Okay. And listen, just because we’re back from Paris, it doesn’t mean we can’t bring that city home with us. Well, I couldn’t agree more. I’ll see you later. It’s a date. Uh-oh. PDA alert. This must be getting serious. Oh, I don’t know about serious, but it’s special. Oh, so tell me. I want to just live vicariously through you, through your romantic romp in the city of light. Well, aside from Phyllis’ interruptions– Which we’ll get to later. I had the best time of my life. That great, huh? And let’s just say I haven’t stopped smiling since I got off the plane. You sound smitten. I’m happy. You deserve it. Especially after being burned by Adam. Thanks. Sorry. So, I have to ask, now that you and Billy have gotten closer, how do you feel about him racing out of here to track down Phyllis, of all people? What’s that all about? Okay, so what specifically about this is bothering you? I found it very odd that when I talked to Sharon, it seemed like she didn’t want to talk to Faith and Mariah. Did she bring them up at all? Only to relay the news to them that she is okay. So, what’s odd about that? I mean, those girls went through hell with the whole Ian Ward and Jordan situation. Yeah. You don’t need to tell me about what kind of hell our family’s been put through recently. No, no, I know, but what I’m saying is Sharon would know that if she were gone for like even ten minutes, it would trigger them. And she sure as hell knows that they want to hear from Sharon herself that she’s okay. Mom did only contact Summer, not the both of us. Why would she do that? Don’t you think that’s bizarre? Look, Sharon and Phyllis go missing at around the same time, then they both call home to tell everyone that they’re okay at about the same time? You want to know what I think?

Sure.

I think maybe you’re looking for something to be wrong. And hopefully, you’re just getting yourself all wound up over nothing. 7 AM. Our kidnappers want us up bright and early. I can’t believe I slept at all. I can’t believe you used my shoulder as your pillow. Me either. So bony. Shh. Why? What? What are you doing? Oh, damn it. Phyllis, what’s the matter with you? They reset our phones. Oh. That doesn’t bother you at all? Did you think that the voice was actually going to let us call whoever we wanted? Of course, the phones are shut off. They thought of everything. You hear that? Good for you. You thought of everything, you weirdo. Great. That’s going to help.

What?

Name calling. Maybe if you keep that up long enough, they’ll just kill us both to shut you up. I’m sorry. Did I offend you, weirdo? God, this is hell. Say that again. Hey. Do you think that they stayed here all night?

Who?

Him. They. The voice. Whoever. Do you think that they stayed here or they left and went home? Or they snuck in here at night while we were sleeping and turned the phones off? No. I can’t– I can’t– I can’t think. I can’t think. I didn’t have coffee. I need my coffee. I need coffee. Then, I can answer questions. [Sharon laughing] What is so hilarious? Everything is so set. Everything is just set to the T to get the day started. You know, this, whatever this is, this has clearly been thought out and well planned in advance. I know. It’s like we’re the only guests at a bad motel. So, what happens next? Yeah, what happens next, freak? What’s the game today? Well, I am no fan of Phyllis’s. Is anyone? That’s a good point. But, I don’t know, for whatever reason, she and Billy just click as work colleagues. Well, from what I heard, not always successfully. Are you talking about her brief tenure at Abbott-Chancellor? Yeah, I have brought that up too. And? And he says this company is going to be different. He has the financial backing and he’s really taking his time to put all the pieces together. He wants this badly. Well, if wanting something was all it took, I’d be running a cosmetics company instead of taking interviews with third-rate startups. Hey, you will have your chance. You’re way too smart not to have someone realize what a valuable asset you are. That’s right. Spoken like a true friend. I mean it. All you need is an opportunity. I mean, look at Billy. That’s all he needed and now look at what’s happening for him now. So, does this mean he’s given up going after Victor to get Chancellor back? Yes. Thank God. I don’t know. It might have been nice to see Victor lose one for a change. Victor Newman never loses. That’s the problem. And I’m just glad that Billy didn’t have to find that out the hard way. Again. Hm. You really want this for him, don’t you? Billy’s a great guy. And he’s had a lot of disappointment in his life. I mean, his mother literally fired him. So, yes. I– I– I do. I want this for him. And if that means that Phyllis is the necessary evil to help him succeed, then… I can live with it. Well, just watch your back with her. That woman is a magnet for trouble. Yeah, you’re probably right. I mean, we’ve all been on edge waiting for trouble. Perhaps this is just an unnecessary concern. Which you don’t think so. I mean, look… it’s just too clean for me, you know? It’s too convenient. Sharon and Phyllis chose to go off the grid at the same time without telling anyone who loves them, not anyone in their family where they’re going or what they’re doing. Throw in the fact that they both call home using burner phones, claiming they lost theirs? At exactly the same time. Sharon also said she lost her phone? See what I’m getting at? I think I’m starting to. Man, I was up most of the night running a bunch of what-ifs through my head. None of them are good. Not when it comes to these two. You sure that’s a good idea? Coffee could be drugged. Oh. Yeah, well, trust me. There’s nothing that can make this situation more surreal and strange than it already is. So, you know what? I’m gonna take my chances. Mm. Coffee. Now, I’m good. I’m good. [Phyllis sighing] Do you want some? No, thank you. If it would make you feel better, I can start crackling around the room like a lunatic or acting like big, giant imaginary bunnies are chasing me. Everything is just a joke to you, isn’t it? PHYLLIS: It’s not a joke to me. It’s just you have to stop worrying about what’s not happening and focus on what is happening. We’re never gonna get out of here otherwise. No, I suppose you’re right. Things really can’t get any worse than they already are. It’s just, you know, I spent all those months under the influence without even realizing it, so it’s not a state I’m eager to get back to. Well, that must have been rough. Yeah, it was really horrible. Although lately, for the first time in a long time, I was actually starting to feel normal again and then this happened. You need coffee. Do you want milk or sugar? What? Why are you suddenly being so civilized to me? SALLY: How are things with you? Are things still solid with Nate? Oh, yes. Very solid. And mixed in with a little drama, courtesy of his newly found brother. They finally met. And that’s a story all by itself. So, Nate’s been working overtime trying to get Damian, that’s the brother, to reconnect with his mom. But it’s just been a struggle. Well, from everything you told me, I mean, I’m not really surprised. Amy lied to Damian about his biological father and about Nate. But she’s dying, Sally. And it’s just so heartbreaking to see her being rejected by her son after all the trouble she went to to track him down. And she is just such a sweet, loving soul. So I can’t understand how the man can have so much anger for her. Amy kind of gets to you, doesn’t she? A shrink would probably call it transference. Because my mother was so absent from my life. But, yeah. Nate and I have gotten close with Amy. So, I guess it’s made me a little soft. Well, I always suspected you had a gooey center. Okay, I don’t know about all that. I just, look, I don’t know how I got caught up in all of this. Okay, promise you won’t laugh. Of course. Okay, so the more time Nate and I spend with Amy, the more it’s starting to feel like… Like a little family. And that’s very new for me. And she’s been staying at Nate’s because of her health. So, sometimes when I wake up in the morning, it’s just the three of us together. Are you crying? No. You are. No, I just, it’s really beautiful hearing you talk about this. That’s it. I’m just touched, okay? You warmed my heart, so you’re just going to have to deal with it. Fine. I just hope Damian can knock down some of those walls he’s put up so this can all just have a happy ending. You know, if you’re right about this, then we need to start thinking about what our next move’s going to be. I agree with you, but for now, we’re going to keep it right here. We don’t want to worry Faith and Mariah and Lucy even more than they already have. That’s funny. Summer said Mom told her to do the same thing. What do you mean? She asked her to keep it quiet. She didn’t want Billy to know about any of the wheelings and dealings that she has going on right now. And she also didn’t even want him to know that she left town.

Hey, boys.

Hey, Billy.

How you doing?

What’s up, man? Uh, have a seat. All right.

How was Paris?

[Billy grunting] Paris was good. It was great. It was too short, but it was good. A lot of good things happened there. Yeah. Phyllis told me you guys are starting a new company. Abbott Communications. She told you that? That’s a little bit of a bummer. I was hoping she wasn’t going to say anything until we were able to officially launch. Ah, relax, man. I’m not going to say anything. Okay, well, just so you know, it is a media company. Yeah, I get it. It’s going to compete against Newman Media. I don’t care. I gave Phyllis my word. I wasn’t going to say anything about it. And I’m giving it to you too.

Okay.

I really hope it works out for all three of you. Thank you for saying that. I want to thank you again for the opportunity. I mean, it means a lot to me. I’m really glad that you’re on the team, and it’s not just because your mother badgered me. Yeah, well, she definitely did. Well, Phyllis is Phyllis. But I am expecting you to bring your own talent and your expertise and make your own mark. I appreciate it. Speaking of Phyllis, have you heard from her? I’ve called her, left her messages, I’ve got nothing. And I really need to talk to her as soon as possible. Where the hell is she? If we’re going to get out of here, we’ve got to be on the same page with each other. We can’t be sniping at each other all the time. That has to end. Because obviously this game, it’s– it’s linked to our past together. And so you’ve suddenly decided to be a real human being? Okay, see that right there? You can’t do that. That’s a snipe. If I’m willing to set aside my thorough disdain for you, then you’ve got to meet me halfway. Or we’re never going to get out of this mess. Yeah, that seems like the smart way to approach it. Are you being sarcastic? Is that sarcasm? No, no, I’m agreeing with you, Phyllis. Okay? It’ll be nice not to be the subject of your hostility and vengeance for a change.

Okay, so–

Even if it is in

a godforsaken place like this.

I understand. When we get out of here, I’ll go back to how I was. But until then… we work together. Agreed.

So–

[feedback blaring] PHYLLIS: Oh, God. MODULATED VOICE: Good morning, ladies. Are we ready to play? We’re ready. Yeah, what’s next? What do you have for us? [phone alert] Oh, I bubble and flow, dark and gooey, but there’s acid behind the sweetness. Mm. It’s so easy. So easy. The chocolate fountain, remember? Oh, how could I forget? No, you pushed me into it. Yeah, I pushed you, because you have been goading me all day. Plus, you wrote that article about me in Restless Style, calling me an inferior mother. Well, I mean, it was the truth, Sharon. Oh, maybe in your world, yeah. No, you were, at the time, a lousy mother. You picked Adam over your own kids. See, that is a lie, and you know it. Is it really a lie? You didn’t care about the truth then, and you still don’t. It doesn’t matter to you. The only thing that you care about is trying to make me look bad. That’s not hard. Oh, that’s right. I forgot you’ve been a saint your whole life. Well, in certain times, yeah. I mean, compared to you, I have been Mother Teresa. Oh, God, you are awful. Well, too bad there’s not a chocolate fountain for you to push me into. There’s some hot coffee, though. Yeah, don’t tempt me. No, you know what? You know what? I am not going to do that. I’m not going to let you get to me. I am not letting you get under my skin. Pushing you into the chocolate fountain was childish. It’s something that I regret. Are you serious? Do you really mean that? I really do. Well, then, I realize that I should not have pulled you into the chocolate right after me. I realize that.

See? Not our finest hour.

Mm-mm. Thank God we’ve both matured since then. Thank God. Yeah. You know, I smelled like a candy bar for weeks after that. It was horrible, and it was all the wax in my hair.

Mine too

It was so bad. Maybe that’s why we’re here. I mean, maybe it’s so we think of all those trivial things we’ve done to each other. And we can put the focus on the bigger picture. I’m not following. Have you ever thought about it? Like, really thought about it? Exactly why we hate each other so much. That’s pretty obvious, Phyllis. Nick. Mom is fine. It’s just a misunderstanding. So, you talked to her? Yeah, everything’s okay. Great. Is her phone working? It should be. Because every time I call her, I get the same thing. It’s a voicemail, and she’s not calling me back. [Nick sighing] And I don’t think she’s ignoring me. No, she wouldn’t do that. Okay, then what is going on? I actually remember Phyllis saying she was having some phone issues. It’s true. She was. I mean, that’s probably what it is. Come on, you guys. Please. I mean, you can do better than that. Tell me what the hell’s going on. Nothing’s going on. Well, clearly something’s going on, and I need to know what it is. Mom did leave town. Um, I think that she just thought you were going to be gone a little longer than you were. Where’d she go? I do not know where she is. Honestly, I didn’t speak with her. Summer did. Summer said that she was trying to surprise you with some business deal she was working with. Oh, I don’t like the sound of that at all. Business deals I don’t know about? Not good. Summer said she wasn’t specific about it either. Nick, is that true? You seem a little worried. Seems to me there’s more going on here than you’re telling me. Morning. Holden. This is Sally Spectra. Oh. Pleasure to meet you, Sally. You too. So, how do you two know each other? Uh, we are old friends from L.A. [chuckling] It’s funny to run into each other again here in Genoa City, though. Isn’t it, Audra?

Yeah. Hysterical.

HOLDEN: Hm. So, what brings you to town, Holden? Work. But I’m sure Audra will fill you in on all of that. Oh, by the way, the breakfast burrito is killer. I don’t know if you’ve ordered yet, but I suggest you try it. Yeah, yeah, I’ve had it. Yeah, it’s really good. It’s an excellent hangover cure, too, so. Not that I’m an expert or anything. That’s not why I’m a connoisseur either, I swear. I’d ask you to join us, but we were actually in the middle of a private conversation. Of course. I will leave you to it. It’s been a pleasure, Sally. Yeah, likewise. Okay, what was that about? Holden works for Damian. You’re kidding. He’s his right-hand man. That’s crazy. I mean, having someone that you knew from L.A. have any sort of connection to Nate? And it gets even weirder than that. When he first came to town, he pretended to be Damian. What? It completely blew me away. When I first ran into him, I actually wondered if he really was Nate’s half-brother and had just given me some fake name in L.A. Was Nate surprised when you told him? Well, I didn’t tell him. At least not at first. Seriously? I didn’t know what to tell him, Sally. Or how to explain to him who Holden was. Who I’m starting to suspect was more than just an old friend. We dated a bit. I panicked, so I didn’t say anything at all. I was hoping it would all just go away, I guess. Hoping he would go away. Okay, well, I hope that you’ve told Nate the truth since then. I finally came clean. How’d he take it? Well, I expected him to be mad, like I would have been. But Nate was just so gracious and understanding. He gave me a complete pass. Which made me feel worse. You did tell Nate everything, right? Mostly. Audra! Okay, maybe my relationship with Holden was a bit more intense than just a couple of dates. And that’s what Nate thinks it was? I saw no reason to get into all the details with him. Yeah, I mean, I get that. I probably would have done the same thing. But you are gonna have to fill me in. Look, Billy, I wouldn’t worry about it if I was you. I’m sure Phyllis is gonna show up soon and she’s gonna have a good explanation. All right, I gotta go. I really wish you guys luck with your new company. What company? Got it. I’ll call you later. So, you’re gonna tell me what’s going on with your mom? I told you. BILLY: No, you didn’t tell me anything. You and Nick are acting like a couple of scared teenagers nervous to tell their parents that they’re in trouble. Where the hell is your mom? This whole thing started between us when you and Nick slept together. Mm. Do we really want to go there? It’s kind of significant, Phyllis. Yes, it is. It’s also ancient history, Sharon. What are you doing? What are you doing? Yes, we’ve done horrible things to each other in the past. We have done questionable things to each other. But why are you taking us down this bad trip to memory lane? I mean, I don’t understand. To what point? Why do you want to watch this? Phyllis, stop. No, I’m not gonna stop. We’ve actually been to hell and back together. And this latest ordeal with Heather? But you want to watch this for like your own entertainment? I mean, why are they doing this? Why are they putting us through this? We figured out both of your riddles. You said we could advance if we played by your rules. And what’s the point of playing the game if we’re not allowed to win? MODULATED VOICE: A valid request. I will consider a commensurate prize. Oh, great. Look what you did. What? You pushed him.

I pushed?

Yeah, you pushed him. Did you hear what he said? He’s gonna consider a commensurate prize. Great, great. You probably just screwed everything up for us. So, how did you and Holden first meet? He helped me out of a jam with some pushy music people. That much I told Nate. What I didn’t tell him was Holden and I started seeing each other after that. So, like, not just a few dates. It was an actual relationship? I don’t know what you would call it, but it was something. Holden could be a real charmer. Yeah, I clocked that. And he could be fun, too. And we had some great times in the beginning. It was exciting, glamorous. Until it wasn’t. What happened? Things got a little intense. A little scary. What do you mean by scary? Well, Holden liked to live on the edge. And that was fine for a while. But he just kept pushing the boundaries until I had to break things off with him. It wasn’t pretty. And now here he is, back in your life. That must feel strange. I just want him to go back to L.A. as soon as possible. I’m happy and I don’t want to relive the past. I just want to focus on the present with Nate. And I don’t want Holden messing that up. Okay, listen, Billy. Any concern that Nick or I had for my mother is past tense. Yes, we had been worried when she left town and she didn’t tell anyone, but when we found out that she told Summer why and she’d contacted her, we were fine with it. Okay, well, I’m not fine with it.

What’s the problem?

First thing first, she told Nick about Abbott Communications. She wasn’t supposed to do that. He said he’s not going to tell anyone. I trust him. It doesn’t matter. You’re missing the point, okay? I asked her not to do that and she did it anyway. And now she’s out taking deals to surprise me. I don’t like the sound of that. It doesn’t set a good precedent. I don’t know anything about those deals. I don’t even have the base organization set yet. And she’s taking meetings without me knowing about it. That is not a good start to this relationship. I’m going to continue to call her to stop her from whatever the hell she’s doing out there. And if she gets a hold of you first, you tell her to call me.

Do you got that?

Yep. Hey, Sharon, it’s me again. Um, hope I’m not bugging you. I know you’re waiting for a new phone, but I wasn’t sure if you were checking messages on this one. Um, I hope you’re having fun in Sedona, getting a lot of rest. I wanted you to know I did talk to the girls. I let them know that you’re okay. They’re relieved. But honestly, they would really like to hear from you. And, you know, so would I. So, um, if you’re up for it or just want to talk, I hope you know I’m always here for you. Okay, bye. I can’t believe you’re saying I made things worse. Maybe I should have screamed at them like you did. I wasn’t screaming. I was making a point. By screaming. Sharon, if we show fear, we’re never going to get out of here. I wasn’t showing fear, Phyllis. I was playing along. Like we agreed to, remember? Do what they say. Until things turn to our favor. You’re such a doormat. I shouldn’t have expected anything less. That’s right, Phyllis. Bully your way through. Right into a grave. Into a grave, right? Into a grave. At least I’ll go down fighting. Oh, gosh. I can’t work with you. I can’t work with you, okay? You stay in your lane. You stay over there in your lane. I’ll stay in mine. Fine. And may the smartest woman win. Well, that’s going to be no contest. Don’t kid yourself. I’ve beaten you before. And I’ll do it again. ANNOUNCER: Next week on The Young and the Restless. Is today the day you officially launch your attack on me and Newman Media? Is there more to Damian’s story, or? Oh, yeah. There’s a lot more. I’m going to break the window, and then I’m going to scream as loud as I can until someone hears me. No, Phyllis! Give me that! Stop it! Let go! If you do that, you’re going to get us both killed! Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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Hey, Mom. Hey, Mom. Hi. Do you want to join us? Uh, well, she’s calling the shots, you know. And I have to talk to Dad about something, so, uh, we’re just gonna — But good to see you. [ Soft music playing ] What do you think that’s about? Your guess is as good as mine. How about your guess on Cyrus Renault? You mean who disappeared him? My guess is Jason. And it is so frustrating to me because I begged him not to do it. For his sake and Danny’s. Especially Danny’s. He just lost his mother. Does he need to lose his father, too? I’m actually picking him up in a little bit. I’m gonna take him to see a movie. Oh, honey, that’s sweet. Thank you. Yeah. I’ll do a subtle check-in or as subtle as I can be. Just see how he’s holding up in the wake of everything. How you doing, honey, anyway? It seems like we jump from one disaster to another since Sam died. Before then. Do you think life’s ever going to feel normal again? Not likely.

Oh, good. I need a doctor’s expertise. Is it — Is it possible to die of boredom? It’s rare, but it’s great to see that you’re recovering nicely. Yeah, well, I’m good, but I have a favor to ask. Name it. Get me out of here.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Woman: Oh, can you hold the door, please? Thank you.

So how are things at Deception?

None of your damn business.

No need to be hostile or concerned. I have no intention of telling your coworkers that we were married once. Your secret is safe with me.

[ Knock on door ]

Come in. Hey. How’s Michael? Slow and steady, but he’s moving in the right direction. Thank you for asking. Uh… What’s going on? I need your help. Okay. With what? Rescuing Sasha from the Quartermaines’. [ Sighs ]

Ooh.

You okay? Mm. Your mother is driving me crazy! I’m not sure how much more I can take.

All I wanted was a cup of coffee. Not a face full of their drama. Well, we’re not going to let them drive us out of here. Besides, it could be fun. You alright? Mm-hmm. Yeah. I’m not going to let Ava distract me from what we came here to discuss. You gonna let me in on it? Yes. Uh, we need to talk about your living situation, Dad. Hey, Molls. Hi, Dad. Alexis. Good morning. Ms. Jones. How lovely to see you again. Ladies. If you’ll excuse me, I don’t want to keep my breakfast companion waiting. So, did you get this SOS from Lucy? I did many, many, many times. Do you know what this is about? No. Uh, we’re gonna find out. Uh, any chance you got Jason to admit he’s the father of Sasha’s baby? Olivia. Oh, don’t act like you’re above it. I’m not above it. Jason hasn’t said anything to me yet, and Sonny and I promised each other we wouldn’t pry. I would have thought you would be all over this. If Jason wants or needs me to know, he will tell me. Until then, I’m going to stay out of it. Mm. Wow. That is some really serious personal growth. Don’t give me that much credit. Sonny talked me into it, and I hate to admit it, but he’s right. Well, I think it’s great. And it’s exactly why my plan is going to work. The Quartermaines are really suffocating Sasha? Carly, I’m just afraid they’re going to become so intrusive that Sasha is going to bolt, and then we’ll never see her or that little baby ever again. I adore Monica, and I know that she means well. But she’s — She’s driving you crazy. The whole family is. It’s like I have no independence. And I would really like to think that that’s all in my head. But look at Willow. I mean, I’m not condoning what she’s done or her relationship with Drew, but the Quartermaines are really relentless in trying to bring those kids back into the fold. Her kids. Well, they’re Michael’s kids, too. You know what I mean. I don’t ever want to be in Willow’s position — having your family calling the shots on how I live my life, how my children live their lives, what doctors they see, what schools they go to, what sweaters they wear. Sweaters? [ Sighs ] From Monica. Green because we don’t know the sex yet. Alright, I’ll, uh, I’ll talk to Monica. No, I don’t need you to. From the day I found out that I was pregnant, I have been prepared and wanting to be a single mom. I want to do this on my own and figure it all out because I know that I will. I don’t doubt that. And I respect your boundaries. Do you? Yes, I do, but sometimes life is unpredictable, you know? Stuff comes out of nowhere all the time. And if that’s the case, you might need some support. And that’s you? Yes. I’ve made that commitment. I’m not going to tell you how to live your life. I’m not going to tell you how to raise your kid. But I’m going to be here to make sure you and the baby are okay. And one of the things I can always offer, if necessary, is money. I’m not your doctor, therefore I can’t sign you out. If I were you, I’d just wait it out. I’m sure your paperwork will come through soon. Besides, it may not be the worst thing in the world to just give yourself a minute to recover. Come on, man. I mean, you’ve seen me in way worse shape than this. Eh, true. But all those other times, you were never at death’s door. This time you weren’t just knocking. You were halfway through. How’s the house hunting going? Uh, it’s — it’s on the back burner for now. Dad. No. I’m busy, Kristina. What do you want me to do? I know you’re busy. Okay, I get it. But you need to prioritize this. You need to prioritize getting a home for Donna and Avery. Everything good? Yeah. You know, busy as usual. You? Can’t complain. I’ll, uh, I’ll call you later, okay? Okay. Enjoy your breakfast. You, too. Well, that went okay. How badly did you want to suggest that he leave? So badly. [ Both chuckle ] But you were afraid. Maybe this is the new laid-back me. Yeah. I always wanted to know what it would be like if one of us were laid back. Well, laid-back Molly is super chill. Doesn’t try to control anybody’s emotions or lives. Mol, you’ve been like this since you were a little girl. Yeah. But now I have to focus my energies where they can do the most good. On Danny and Scout, first and foremost. Well, I love that. Do me a favor. Just make sure that you save some of that energy for yourself. [ Mugs clank ] Here’s to an equitable custody arrangement, the way it should have been all along. Yes. And you know, he may not admit it, but I think Sonny is happy about it, too. And relieved that it’s over and we now have common-sense boundaries. Mm. I wouldn’t press your luck on that front if I were you. There’s no luck to press. What? Really? Oh, okay. No, Sonny and I, we are in a very good place right now. Oh. Alright, watch and I’ll show you. Donna and Avery need their own bedrooms. Good morning.

There was a moment where it could have gone either way. [ Monitor beeping ] It’s ironic, isn’t it? All the talking I did about staying or going. In Port Charles, you mean? Yeah. Turns out the real decision to stay was whether my heart would keep beating or not. And you decided it would? Well, someone did. I mean, with your help, obviously. Did it actually feel that way? Like you were in control of the situation? Well, you and I have both seen enough death to know that most of the time, there’s — there is no choice. But there was this strange, overwhelming feeling that I’m not done yet, that there’s too much here. People I love — my son who I want to see grow up, my mom, my sister. Anyone else? Elizabeth. [ Laughs ] You’re a lucky man. She is a remarkable woman. I assume your plan keeps Sasha in town somehow? Oh, yeah. I was thinking maybe we give her a job at the Metro Court. You know, start her out in the kitchen, move her to the front of the house when her due date gets a little bit closer. Maybe even, uh, comp a room to make life a little bit easier. I like it. Yeah, I’m in. Yeah. Oh, I’m glad that you are on board with my plan. I was just about to go extend the offer to Sasha, but obviously wanted to run it past you first. It’s great. [ Cellphone chimes ] Of course. What? What’s going on? One of the parents that was supposed to chaperone Leo’s field trip has dropped out. And guess who’s first on the reserve list. Oh, go. Are you sure? Yes. Yes, I can talk to Sasha.

Seriously?

Seriously. Go. [ Groans ] [ Laughs ] So no baby stuff? No baby daddy stuff? No. Hey, enjoy the field trip. Where are you going, anyway? The Port Charles Historical Society. Oh. Mm-hmm. Well, that will be interesting. [ Scoffs ] [ Laughs ] From your lips. You know, if I had run a con on you and it had worked, I would be fine taking your money. I never understood that about my mom. But now I do, because she earned that money. She swindled it fair and square. So if I — If I give you the money, then it would be charity. Which I hate because the charitable person can decide at any point to take away that charity for whatever reason. It’s their money, so they’re in charge. Oh, I get it. You want to be the one calling the shots? And I don’t know, Jason, for all your laid-back vibes and your “do your own thing” persona, I think you’re someone who wants to be in charge, too. You’re stealthy about it, but at the end of the day, you always get your own way. Not this time. Not with me. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get back to work. I understand that Cyrus Renault has gone missing and that foul play is suspected. The PCPD Is still trying to figure out what happened. You were quoted in The Invader article I read. Um, I was aware that you were once police commissioner, but I didn’t realize that Mr. Renault was such a problem during your tenure. Yeah, well, “problem” is putting it mildly. So how does it feel to have Renault seemingly no longer around? Well, I’m relieved he can no longer hurt anyone, but it’s not the way I wanted it to happen. No? For someone to play God and do him in because they felt like it, I don’t get any satisfaction from that. Remember the trouble we had with our zincite dealer in Helsinki? Yeah, they didn’t get their payment on time. But Brook Lynn took care of that. Yeah, I thought so too. But I just got word this morning guess what. Didn’t happen. And that payment debacle, They turned around and sold our zincite to… Please don’t say it. Enchantment. No, no, no, no. We need that zincite. It is the key ingredient in the new overnight wrinkle cream. Look, if Enchantment drops their product before ours hits the shelves, we’re gonna look like we’re selling a cheap knock-off. So we need a new mineral connection right now. But zincite is a rare mineral. It’s going to be almost impossible to find a new supplier in, like, that short of time. No. No, no, no, no, no. I know that look. Well, I just happen to know someone who works in rare minerals. Well, as much as I love discussing the criminal justice system with you, I don’t believe that’s why you asked me for this meeting. No. I wanted to discuss the Esplanade. Mm. I figured as much. I’m waiting for confirmation from the mayor’s office about the site being moved to the new location, but so far, nothing. Mayor Collins feels Port Charles is better served keeping the Esplanade in its original location. This wouldn’t have anything to do with the mayor’s personal relationship with Sonny Corinthos, would it? I am so, so, so very sorry to interrupt, but, Jenz, my very, very dear friend Jenz, the Deception team and I have a business opportunity for you. And I just thought, you know, you — you happen to be here, and we happen to be here so… Go. We can pick this up at a later date. Are you sure? Because you and I had an appointment, whereas Miss Coe and I are… Well, I actually have another meeting to get to, so it’s fine. Good luck. So, Lucy, am I going to need luck for this? Oh, hey, the coffee machine at the stables is busted. Otherwise I wouldn’t be here. It’s fine. Are you sure? I can take off. You do whatever you want, but don’t leave on my account. That’s a novel concept, right? Doing whatever you want. Rough day? Just so sick of the Quartermaines breathing down my neck. It’s like this baby gives them an all-access pass. Look, I’m — I’m really sorry again, Sasha. I know this is all my fault. No, no. I mean, it is your fault that they found out how and when they did. But it wasn’t realistic to think that I could hide it. I may have been engaged in more than a little wishful thinking. Does that mean we’re… You apologized, I accepted. We’re all good. I’m sorry to intrude. I just wanted to confirm Tuesday’s exchange. I’ll be picking Avery up at Carly’s at 3:30, right? Sounds good. Okay. Oh, and you know about her recital, right? Yeah, I got the e-mail. Good. She tried on her costume the other night. She is just adorable. You will melt when you see her. Wow. Must be so nice to spend all that time with your daughter out in the world instead of in the cemetery where I visit mine because you killed her. I’m sorry you still feel that way, Kristina. Um, still? That I still feel that way? I’m going to feel that way forever. And what exactly are you sorry about, Ava? Are you sorry that I’m never going to get to go to my daughter’s dance recital? Or are you sorry that my daughter is dead because you killed her and got away with it, you conniving bitch? Okay, okay. That’s enough. No, it’s not enough! She has her daughter and I don’t have mine! Alright, look, you have, much like your father, the loosest acquaintance with the law, so let me outline some basics here for you. Watch it, Ric! When a jury acquits somebody of a crime, they are free. I am painfully aware of that. Oh, good. Then you don’t need a lawyer. But you definitely need a therapist because you seem incapable of accepting the reality that literally everybody else has. Kristina, you tripped and fell. You, okay? After you went to Ava’s uninvited, you bulldozed your way into her hotel room and you forced an altercation. So either it was a tragic, terrible accident, or you caused it. But the person who caused nothing here is Ava. You weren’t there, Ric! You know what your anger is more about? Your guilt about what happened to that child. My child! She was my child! No, Molly’s child actually! Back off! Back off now, Ric! You know, your daughter, much like you, seems to think that her feelings at any given moment are the most important things in the entire world. She is self-indulgent, self-involved, self-centered. Stop it! Shut up! Excuse me? Both of you walk away. Why would you engage with him? He’s a — He’s a horrible, petty person who can’t be reasoned with. Oh, excuse me, Alexis, I came over here to have a perfectly reasonable conversation, and it’s Kristina who spun out with her inappropriate — Oh, I will show you inappropriate. That’s it! That might be something you want to take up with that therapist. Oh, go to hell, Ric. Oh, not today. I’m just going to go back to our table. Come on. Come on. Thanks for the inter– I was going to punch him, but then he’d sue me. So what’s the point? Are you alright? Yeah, I-I just — I gotta — I can’t be here. I gotta go. I’ll walk you out, baby.

Thank you, Mom. Yeah. Anytime. Hopefully never again. Ric: Oh, what a surprise. Molly’s gone. Did you even notice? She probably left because she didn’t want to watch you be an ass. Oh, come on, Alexis, you know better than that.

I just came from a meeting with Sidwell. Words I definitely did not want to hear. Yeah. Uh, it was, uh, unsettling. Yeah, of course it was unsettling. Sidwell is as dangerous as they come. And not just because he’s some ogre or sadist. He’s not interested in gratuitous cruelty or — or torturing people for sport. He’s interested in making money. And if you get in the way of that, he will get rid of you. He won’t. Why? Because you say so? Because I know what I’m doing. With all due respect — and you truly have mine — you are beautiful and smart and compelling and all the things to make any guy fall for and trust you. But he’s not just any guy. Meaning? Meaning this may not be the easy undercover assignment that you’re envisioning. As a matter of fact, I can guarantee you it won’t be. I need to get out of here. I’m meeting Olivia at the Metro Court. Okay. Can I — Can I say one thing? Sure, sure. Just make it quick. Got it. Um, so the Quartermaines, they’re — They’re crazy. [ Chuckles ] We know that. And they have the uncanny ability of getting on a person’s last nerve. But I do think they care deep down and sometimes right on the surface. I do think they care, too. But there’s a fine line between caring and controlling. And I refuse to let them control me. Yeah, you go, cuz. Yeah. No, no, that was too soon. Got it. That was — felt gross coming out. I almost choked on it. See you later. Yeah, yeah. See ya. [ Both chuckle ] Are you okay? Yeah. Why? You seemed a little off in the elevator. Well, you know, I’m — I’m pretty concerned about this Sidwell guy. I did some research on him. And? Well, and I — I think we would really regret working with him. Ta-da! The answer to our prayers. I understand Deception is willing to do business with me after all. Molly. What’s up? Hi. Hi. Uh, I’m just taking Danny to a movie. Very cool. But I do think I did just see him take off on his bike like five minutes ago. Yes. He texted. He’s got to get a textbook from a friend’s house. I was just gonna wait here till he gets back. Cool. Coffee? No. I’m good. Thanks. Um, well, how are you? I haven’t seen you since our trip to the roof. Do you think they’ve fixed that lock up there yet? Certainly not. [ Chuckles ] Uh, is it sad to say that I would rather spend a week back up on that roof than a minute where I just was? Yeah. Where were you? Um, sorry. No, I don’t need to be whining about my life to you. No, no, you don’t need to. But I really want you to. And if you’re going to whine, could you put some muscle into it? I want you to try and hit those high notes that only dogs can hear. Oh, yeah, I would, but, um, there’s really not that much to it. I mean, my parents can’t stand each other. I’ve known that my whole life, and there’s really nothing to be done about it, so. Yeah, but it hurts like hell to see it play out, right? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Do you ever tell them? Tell them that their actions are actively hurting me and risk them feeling bad about it? God, no. [ Both chuckle ] Yeah, I got you. Um, one of the reasons I waited so long to tell Mac that he was my dad was because I didn’t want him to be disappointed in me. I felt like it was my job to manage his feelings. I am queen of that. [ Laughs ] Well, I guess I’m the king. Yeah, the way I figured it, uh, as long as Mac didn’t know that I was his son, then he couldn’t have any negative feelings about any of it, right? Couldn’t have any positive ones either. Yes. Yes, exactly. It would have been great if I could have figured that out in the beginning. Aha. That’s not my way. [ Laughs ] So what happened? I — Yeah, I finally told him, and it’s — it’s been amazing. There have been some hiccups. There always are. But it did teach me that being a part of a family means being aware of, like, everyone’s feelings. But on the flip side, they need to tune in to your feelings too. I’m very relieved you’re okay and I’m so grateful for you and Elizabeth. Because of you, now we know who killed Sam and why. As sick as it is. Have you, um, have you heard anything? I mean, have they been able to find Cyrus? No, I don’t — I don’t think they ever will. [ Monitor beeping ] Jason? He’s Sam’s ex and Danny’s father. Yeah. Yeah, that makes sense. Does that, uh, does that bother you? As long as he gets away with it and Danny doesn’t lose another parent? No, I mean, my mom thinks it’s a horrible idea for Danny, but personally, I think… I think it’s a lot better than trusting the system and waiting and then just watching his mother’s killer walk free. Good to see you’re not at the PCPD. What happened? They arrested me for Cyrus’s disappearance. They had physical evidence. You didn’t do it? I told you I didn’t do it. Well, you had an alibi? I did. I was with Drew the whole time, like, when this whole Cyrus thing went down. I was with Drew, but he denied it. He told the cops that I was lying. Son of a bitch! Yeah. So whoever killed Cyrus planted hair at the scene. My hair. Well, maybe they weren’t trying to frame you. Maybe they were just trying to avert suspicion. I mean, you are a likely suspect. Okay, we need to get into another issue. Sidwell and Drew have teamed up. They want to take the pier. What? Drew is driving it. Sidwell is right there. And if Drew doesn’t get the pier through eminent domain, he’s going to go through Congress because he has connections there. If that doesn’t work, all bets are off. Well, look, I don’t see Drew getting violent on this. Well, Sidwell can. Right? I mean, yeah, like he did with maybe the fire at your penthouse. He had means. He had motive. Okay, but Anna told me that the device Sidwell used at the warehouse was not the same device that was used at the penthouse. He could have used two separate devices. Yeah, I agree, but I don’t know. I just don’t — I don’t buy it, man. I don’t buy it. Yeah, I don’t buy it either. I mean, if Sidwell’s first step is to try to kill me, why would he go through legal channels? Anybody who’s smart would know you would do that in reverse. And Sidwell doesn’t seem like a stupid guy. No. But the timing is suspect. I mean, Sidwell comes to town the same day your penthouse goes up in flames. I don’t know. I don’t like coincidences. This isn’t adding up. I do indeed have access to the zincite you need. But Enchantment Cosmetics has made me a very compelling offer. Well, Erica Kane does not need your zincite because she already has ours. And we will pay more than she’s paying. You name it. Lucy. Shh, shh, shh, shh. To break my deal with Miss Kane would require much more than meeting their price. I want 5% of Deception. Okay. Alright. Let’s all just take a minute here. Um, after you left the meeting the other day. Lulu had some things to say about Mr. Sidwell. Oh. Well, I heard what Lulu had to say, and I really don’t need any more details. What I need is zincite. He’s got it. So you know what? Let’s keep our eye on the prize. Yeah, I understand. I’m just not sure this is the prize. Just think about it. If we could get our cream out way before Enchantment does, that is a game changer. Look at this. How rare is it that we have the right person in the right place at the right time? Come on. I’m just saying, if Lulu were here, she would not be on board with this. Lulu is our assistant. She has no stock in Deception. Look, I deal in dozens of minerals that are essential to cosmetic products. As an asset, I’m worth far more than 5%. [ Scoffs ] Oh. Hey there. I know you were supposed to meet Olivia. I can’t believe it. But I — What? What are you doing sitting down with this guy? Uh, you know, um, Maxie told us what Lulu had to say, and even more, and obviously that Lucky has some sort of issues with this gentleman. But why should that stop us from doing business with him? He kidnapped me and held me in a room with a bomb in it. This is not a guy you want to be doing business with. Trust me. I know I can’t change the way my parents feel about each other. Sometimes I just feel like they’re judging me for loving the other one when they can’t stand them. That’s not right. No one should feel ashamed for loving their mom or dad. Maybe one day I’ll work up the courage to say exactly that. [ Cellphone rings ] Sorry. It’s okay. My mom. Her ears must be burning. Ah, now’s your chance. Tell her. Hi, Mom. You disappeared from Bobbie’s. Are you okay? [ Mouthing ] Uh, yeah. I just — I had to go and pick up Danny. Oh, that’s right, I forgot. Give him a hug for me, okay? Will do. Love you. I love you, too, honey. It’s a process. Mm-hmm. What did you mean when you said Alexis knew better? Mm. Just that she’s the one who drove Molly off. Pretty much since Molly was born, Alexis has noticeably and consistently favored Kristina over Molly. Why do you think? Oh, honestly, I think it’s as simple as I, who she absolutely despises, am Molly’s father, and Sonny, who she seems to think the sun rose and set on is Kristina’s. But you know what? No matter what the reason, Alexis has chased after Kristina her entire life to clean up her messes, and every once in a while, she’ll deign to remember she has another daughter. Poor Molly. She has to trip over herself just being grateful for all of the attention that she may get from her mother. Alexis certainly is an equal opportunity offender, isn’t she? Yes. As she stands over her lofty perch, gazing down at us of her moral superiority. Yeah, right? I mean, after favoring one daughter over the other and treating you in such a vile manner, she has the audacity to get up on her high horse and start trotting around. Right? Alexis Davis, attorney at law, defender of justice. Yes, yes, yes. And after all the transgressions that she’s made. Exactly, like helping the Cassadines rob me of money that is rightfully mine, while I am sentenced to a lifetime in a shoe box. Yeah, well, you know what they say about being at the top. No place to go but down.

He kidnapped you?

And held me at gunpoint. Yeah, and I was standing right there when it happened. Deal with this man at your own risk.

Huh. For all their colorful accusations against me, you’ll notice there are no pending charges against me, no investigations, no arrests made. So you’re saying that they’re lying? I’m saying that all events are subject to interpretation. Let’s just get back to the issue at hand, shall we? How much zincite do you have? Are you seriously still considering this? Well… Natalia, what — what do you actually think? [ Sighs ] We need the zincite, and being first to market would have a… a profound financial effect on the company. Well, okay. See, see? I’m going to let you think my offer over, but you should know it won’t be on the table for very long. [ Scoffs ]

I am so sorry you had to deal with that. You know, I’m realizing I never officially thanked you for going to the WSB when I was kidnapped. I might not be here right now if you hadn’t. I’m so happy I could help. So, why did Olivia want to meet with me? Well, it’s about the baby. Carly, I’ll tell you what I’ve told everyone else. I’m not discussing my child with you. No, it’s not like that. It’s not like that. Olivia knows that you’ve been having a pretty tough time at the Quartermaines’. Oh. And she thought, and I agreed that well, maybe you could use a change of scenery. How so? Well, instead of dealing with the Quartermaines every day, you could work here instead. Sidwell or not, somebody burns your penthouse down, almost killed Michael to get to you, which makes me even more uneasy about the trouble that we’re having securing this suite. Have you spoken to Kristina? No. Why? Because I spoke to her earlier. She lectured me. Um… Look, the — the issue is security. But the most important thing is Donna and Avery. They can’t stay here. They need a home. Okay. You want me to start looking? No. I’m going to make a call that I don’t want to make. First of all, thank you for the compliment. I’m pretty sure there were three compliments, and they were all true. Second of all, I’m not sure you have a true appreciation for undercover work. Or at least the kind that I do. Jordan, are you doing this to prove that you’re more than just the deputy mayor? Or do you just miss your undercover days? I’m not trying to prove anything, but if someone winds up dead because of Sidwell and I could have done something to stop it from happening, I’m not okay with that. And I’d rather do anything I could, even if it was a little risky, to get him out of the way first. You’ll at least sleep better at night. Well, I’m gonna need that beauty rest. If I’m gonna deserve all those compliments. [ Laughs ] Look, I’m doing this for me. It sounds like you’re going to be pretty busy. Do you think you’ll have any time for a little fun? What kind of fun? I don’t know. Um… Maybe we could work that out together. Do you think I’m wrong about the whole Cyrus-Jason situation? I don’t know. I mean, look… [ Sighs ] When — When you take things into your own hands, you’re acting solely on the information that you have. And I’m not — I’m not saying that it’s wrong in every circumstance, but I’m — I don’t want to be responsible for ending someone’s life because it’s what I want or what I desire because at the end of the day, I mean, it’s basically exactly what Cyrus did. It sounds like you haven’t had the legal system fail you in the same way that it’s failed me. You haven’t had to watch Ava Jerome swanning around Bobbie’s with this satisfied smirk on her face, acting like she has some sort of right to be there when she has put three people in the ground and one of them is my daughter.

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[soft, dramatic music plays] How, Finn? How did you find me? I still can’t believe it. Finn and Poppy? He was only 18 at the time. And Poppy took full advantage. It happened only…only once. But it doesn’t make it right. I know they’re not related biologically, but still, she’s his aunt. Y-you said there’s something more, something worse? Poppy got pregnant. What? Finn and Poppy have a child? A daughter. First it was the jewelry line relaunch and then the fragrance dropped today. That means it’s our turn next. Your line’s turn, you mean. Hope for the Future’s turn. Mm-hmm. And that would be all thanks to you and your exquisite work. Truly, Zende, your designs are– are breathtaking. Thank you, Hope. I don’t know, it… makes me feel optimistic. I think with the success of the fragrance line drop today, just goes to show what a brilliant idea it was to bring Daphne Rose onboard. I mean, she’s already made her mark, what with the Forrester fragrance. And with Forrester’s new man in charge? Yes. I’d say that she and Carter really complement each other, don’t they? I know you’re hurting, Carter. Yes, the launch was magnifique. But you went against your best friend and the family who embraced you as their own. A hollow victory, no? So you see it? How well Carter and Daphne work together? I really think it’s-it’s, uh, going to be very beneficial for the company in a big way. I mean, Forrester Creations is moving in a new, vibrant, exciting direction, what with Carter and my mother at the helm. I know that you’re excited, Hope, but Carter does not seem as stoked as he should be, given all his early successes. Why do you think that might be? I have no doubt Forrester will be highly prosperous under your leadership. But is it worth your relationship with the Forresters? I am not judging. Far from it. In fact, I see an opportunity. An opportunity? You’ve already brought in your brand, thus proving your point and creating the golden opportunity to return the company to Ridge and Steffy. [moody music plays] TAYLOR: Finn and Poppy have a child, a daughter? -Luna. -[gasps] Luna Nozawa is Finn’s daughter. [stammers softly] Oh– LUNA: You found me. Why? No. First I need to know what you are doing here… at Bill Spencer’s, of all places. Um… Bill and I share a connection. We-we both had troubled childhoods and we get each other in a way that no one else can. Wait. Are you saying that Bill… Bill got you out of prison? I’m under house arrest. And he made that happen? Yeah, I couldn’t believe it myself at first, that he’d do something like that for– For someone who killed two people, abducted Steffy, and now you’re just… -…out of prison? -I know it’s hard to imagine, but no one knows, and Bill wants to keep it that way. Okay, I get that you’re shocked, and I’m shocked too, but Finn, you haven’t answered my question. Why are you here? Thank you. Yes, absolutely. I will tell them. All right, take care, Marlowe. More accolades for Forrester’s new direction? Oh, just more people falling in love with Daphne Rose’s newest scent. Well, it is pretty special, but… then again, so is Daphne. Yes, she is…phenomenal. [chuckles] Really unlike any woman I’ve ever met before. You, um, you never really answered me. About… Carter. His muted reaction to all the achievements he’s made so far. I mean, he should be doing cartwheels. We all should, but the only one who seems excited is you. Look, at the end of the day, I really believe that we all just want… what’s best for Forrester. People just aren’t exactly thrilled with how we went about doing it. But we want Forrester to be a respected international name. [laughs] Hope, it is. Well, yes, as a– purely as a fashion house. But there’s still so much potential, what with the jewelry line, uh, fragrance. And Carter’s vision is taking us there and… I assure you that he is… excited about that. I just really wish you’d be excited too. And not just for Hope for the Future because you’re a part of it but for… the vision in general. I really do believe that Daphne Rose becoming a part of Forrester Creations– it’s going to make a world of difference. You want me to return the company to Ridge, Steffy, and Eric? It doesn’t matter how I feel. What matters is how you feel about your work and yourself. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Be honest with me. But more importantly, be honest with yourself. [soft music plays] TAYLOR: Luna? She’s Finn’s daughter with Poppy. No. No, no, no. That’s-that’s not possible. STEFFY: Yeah, that’s what I thought too. And then Finn told me the whole story, and I… You don’t have to say another word, sweetheart, if you’re not ready. I don’t think I’m ever gonna be ready. When did this happen? When did Poppy and Finn hook up? Um… -When Finn was starting college. -[exhales] Oh… Li was working at the hospital, she was working late shifts, and Jack was putting in the hours too and they asked Poppy to stay with them and…help out. That’s when Finn and Poppy developed a friendship, and then… one night… Look, I don’t blame Finn for any of this. She took advantage of him. He was 18. It’s not like Poppy even cared. I mean, that’s who she was. She’s crossed the line with men, with drugs. So she and Finn had this… one night… and Poppy got pregnant? Poppy insisted it-it wasn’t his. That’s what Finn always believed. He only just realized he had been lied to. Well, it’s still a lie– all of it. Luna–Finn’s daughter? It’s ridiculous. LUNA: Why were you looking for me? What, to-to put me back in jail? Maybe that’s where I belong. You know, maybe I’m pathetic and maybe there’s no hope for me. God knows that I’ve done horrific things. Two people are dead because of me. I took their lives, Finn, and I tried to take Steffy’s life too. I hate myself for that. Okay, I hate all of the-the heartbreak and the pain that I caused, and I know that you probably won’t believe me and no one ever will, but… I am shocked and ashamed of myself. [heavy music plays] You are quite the fan. -Of Daphne’s? -Mm. Without question. So is Carter. Well, of course he is. She…understands him. Knows what makes him tick. Exactly. It’s like they don’t need a lot of words to communicate -what they’re thinking. -Or feeling. Creatively. Which is why Daphne Rose is an indispensable addition to the company. I believe she is going to alter the course of Forrester Creations. For Carter. And for me. When I first came to Forrester knowing there was a coup in progress, I thought I’d meet a traitor in you… someone so ruthless and cunning I’d have to watch my own back too. But I was wrong. That’s not who you are at all. You’re an extraordinary man, a man of principle. The Forresters would disagree. We’re talking about you now, the man I’ve come to know. You’ve already made your own indelible mark on the company in a very short time. Even Ridge, Steffy, and Eric can’t argue that. But the true mark of an extraordinary leader… man… is to know when to say when. This would be an excellent time to broker a deal. What kind of deal? If they agree to keep Hope for the Future… return the company to them. I could even go to Ridge and Steffy on your behalf. So what do you say, Carter? Tom Starr is Luna’s father. -Finn did a paternity test– -I don’t care! There’s no way that Luna could be his child. I mean, it just doesn’t make any sense, Steffy. Someone must have altered the test. -Who? -Poppy. Li. What? W-why would Li want her own son to be Luna’s father? I don’t know why, but this-this– you and Finn are in such a wonderful place in your lives. Finn has to redo the test. He took a test. Twice. As much as I wish it weren’t true, the science confirms it. Luna is, without a doubt, Finn’s daughter. [heavy chords play] LUNA: I swear I wasn’t myself. Look, I know. I know that sounds crazy, but maybe I was crazy, right? Because no sane person takes the lives of two men like I did. No sane person abducts and cages someone in her family. Finn, I’d do anything to take it all back. I’d-I’d bring back Tom and Hollis and I’d take away the trauma that I caused Steffy. I wanna make things right, but… I know that I can’t, and that kills me. Finn, I’m horrified by who I became–what I became. Please, Finn. You’re my cousin. You know me better than most people. Please. You have to believe me. [somber music plays] [Carter exhales] Mm. Did I overstep? No, not at all. Uh… Daphne, um, we owe a lot to you, uh, your wonderful [laughs] fragrances, you agreeing to join forces with us. We…can’t thank you enough and… …for your advice. I’m not one to hold back. Well, you’re not the first person who told me to return Forrester. But not Hope. You do realize it’s not about Hope. Not about what she wants. It’s about you. You’re a good man. With a good heart. It’s like you can see right through me. It’s like you know everything I’m… I’m thinking. I try to tell myself that… that it was okay, that what Hope and I did was justified, that, um… that I’m a decent man. You’re so much more. Much more. Sweetheart, I love you so much. That you’re having to go through this… -It’s all right, Mom. -No! It’s anything but all right. You’ve already been dealing with so much already– for Finn to lay this on you now? After everything she’s done, Luna is his own flesh and blood? My God! How does he expect you to deal with something like that? How could anyone deal with that? [Steffy sniffling] You don’t have to be strong, Steffy. [whispering] It’s okay. Let it go. It’s okay. LUNA: I know what you’re thinking. Is there any decency in me? I mean, after all the crimes I’ve committed, there can’t be, right? And that’s why you came to blast me, and I don’t blame you, Finn. I deserve it. I deserve every word. But I swear to you, I wasn’t myself. It’s like-like something took over my body and-and drove me to do all of these terrible things. I mean, Tom Starr is my father, and I took his life. Though honestly, he still doesn’t even feel like my dad. But how could he, right? He was never there for me. Well, maybe he would have been there for you, Luna, but he didn’t know. No. He thought he did. He sent all those letters to my mom, remember, saying that he wanted to get to know his little girl, but… my mom didn’t let him. My mom didn’t want him to be a part of my life, and– I’m not trying to justify anything I’ve done, but there’s no excuse for a father, any father, to not fight for his daughter, right? To not be around for her like she doesn’t exist or something? All I had was my mom, and that’s not saying a lot, given how incredibly unstable my childhood was. We moved around so much. There was no foundation. There was no consistency, but… I don’t know, Finn. Maybe if I had someone in my life that was good and stable, they could have shown me the way. You know, I used to always pray and hope that someone would come and take me away, but it never happened. -It never happened! -I didn’t know! I didn’t know! I didn’t-I didn’t know. [emotional music plays] -WOMAN: Here’s a look ahead. -I saw everything. You are not going to make another play for him. Tu comprends? I’m your father, Luna. -STEFFY: She’s broken, Finn! -She’s my daughter. She is not your sweet little girl! Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

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Good morning, sweetheart.

Good morning, Grandma.

Ah. A diligent student here. Is that homework on a snow day?

Barely a snow day. There’s, like, two flakes out there. But yes, I am keeping busy. Seems like you’ve been keeping busy, too. I don’t think I saw you at all yesterday. 1

Uh, well, that’s because I took Julie to Chicago. An impromptu shopping spree. I was trying to lift her spirits. And this is her first Valentine’s Day without Doug.

That’s really nice of you.

Yeah, it was special for both of us. Speaking of which, I haven’t had a chance to ask you how was your Valentine’s Day with Tate? Was it everything you hoped for? [soft dramatic music] [soft upbeat music]


Sophia, hey. Hi. I was worried about you when you weren’t in school yesterday. Is everything OK?

Oh, yeah. I’m fine. Um, my mom forced me to stay home after all those cramps. And I’m glad that she did, actually, because I slept for, like, 24 hours. 3

That’s great. So you’re feeling better today?

Much. Um, my morning sickness is gone. So now I kind of just want to eat everything in sight. [chuckles] My mood’s been a lot better too. You know, now that my mom is finally saying she won’t stand in the way of an adoption. As long as she approves of the couple, of course. But still, I just– I feel like a huge weight has been lifted.

Well, then I have some great news for you.

You do? What is it?

I found a couple that wants to adopt our baby. [tender music] [siren wailing]] [knock on door]

Hey, Grandma. Is this a bad time?

Oh, hi, honey. Not at all. I’m always happy to see you. Come in.

Hey.

Oh, mm, mm. You made my day. [Johnny chuckles] Looks like you’re about to make somebody else’s day, too. Are you here to visit a patient?

Uh, yes, yes. These are for Chanel. [sparse somber music]

Oh, my baby.

Mama?

Oh. Oh, I’m sorry if I woke you, sweetheart.

No, no, it’s fine. I wasn’t really asleep. But how did you know I was here?

I found out from the new girl behind the counter at Sweet Bits. Chanel, why wasn’t I told you were in the hospital?

I didn’t want to worry you.

Oh, baby, well, what’s going on? Are you all right?

Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. It was just a minor outpatient procedure. I had some, uh, tissue removed from my uterus.

From your– did you have another miscarriage?

No, no, no, no. There wasn’t a pregnancy. It was just some cells that were growing where they weren’t supposed to be.

Cells growing from where they’re not supposed–


C-Chanel, are you–you saying you have cancer? [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


I am so glad the procedure went well.

It did. Yes, it went, um– yeah, it went very well. Kayla said they got all of the tumors, so it’s likely that Chanel won’t have to do any follow-up treatment. 9

[sighs] That’s such great news.

Yeah.

Please tell her that if she ever wants to talk about it, my door is always open to her.

Well, she might take you up on that. We actually haven’t told anyone about this, not even her mom. Because we know that, unlike you, Paulina would freak out if she heard the word “cancer.”

Well, I will keep it confidential until I hear otherwise from you. 10

Thank you.

And, um… I guess, uh, Paulina doesn’t know that she’s in the hospital?

She has no idea. [somber music]

No, Mama, I do not have cancer. There were just some cancerous cells that were removed. And Kayla said I’m going to be absolutely fine.

Oh. Oh, good God. Although nowadays, I do know firsthand that a cancer diagnosis, it isn’t what it used to be. There’s many new treatments and cures out there.

Right, and you are a great example of surviving cancer.

Still very grateful every single day.

Me, too.

Oh.

And I’m sorry I didn’t tell you anything. I just–I didn’t want to upset you. You’ve already been through so much this year. 12

And so have you, my darling girl. So from now on, you stop worrying about upsetting me, and you let me be here for you no matter what you are going through! Do you hear me? You hear me?

I hear you.


So who are they? Who are these people who want to adopt our baby? 13

OK, so do you remember the other day when we ran into my cousin Johnny and his wife, Chanel?

Right, yeah, right after that couple from my church backed out of meeting us.

Right. Well, I saw them at the hospital right after we had the little scare with the baby. And we got to talking and it turns out they’ve been having fertility issues.

Oh, my God.

Yeah. 14

So–and they’re really serious about it? Like, they–they really want to adopt our baby?

Yep, they really do. I know, I know. And, look, obviously there’s, like, a lot to figure out, and your mom still has to approve. But I don’t know. Isn’t that great?

It is, yeah. But, um… you must have known about this for a while and you’re just telling me now?

I texted you yesterday. 15

You texted me? About the future of our– [soft tense music] Oh. Right. It was, uh, Valentine’s Day. [Tate clears throat] So h-how did everything go with Holly?

Uh, good. Yeah. Yeah, it was fine.

And I bet you told her about this couple wanting to adopt our baby… before you told me? Well, did you?

Yeah, she knows.

And I’ll bet she’s just as thrilled as you are, right? Because as long as this works out, our baby won’t be a problem for the two of you anymore. [tense music]


Uh, my Valentine’s Day with Tate– it was great, very romantic. 17

Oh, I’m so glad. Truth be told, I was a little worried.

Worried? Why?

Oh, nothing.

No, Grandma, tell me. Why were you worried?

Uh, OK. Well, because of young Doug. I was concerned he might have, uh, gotten in the way. [Holly scoffs] [somber music]


[tender music]

When I first saw you, that’s when I knew the truth. You are the most beautiful, wonderful thing I’ve ever seen. And that’s all I ever need to know.

Wow. Talk about big feelings. That’s pretty romantic.

Yeah, it is.


And I feel the same way about you.


Doug? Penny for your thoughts? [somber music] [somber music]

Chanel, honey, how did you find out about these abnormal cells? You know, did you have symptoms or– 20

No. No, I didn’t have any symptoms. But, um… well, Johnny and I knew that we had to wait six months after the miscarriage for me to get pregnant again. And so we made an appointment to come see Kayla so that we could, you know, get the go-ahead to start trying.

Well, it obviously didn’t turn out like you’d hoped.

No. No, it didn’t.

Mm. Well, does this mean that you’re going to have to wait even longer?

Yeah. Yeah, and it also means that my chances of having another molar pregnancy are increased.

Oh, honey. Oh.

Mama, I just– I’m not sure I’m ready to go through that heartbreak again.

I understand.

So, uh… Johnny and I have been talking about going another route to starting a family.

By another route, uh, I assume you mean–

You assume right. We have been talking about adoption. [soft dramatic music]


It’s not like Chanel won’t be able to get pregnant in the future, and we’re definitely not ruling that out. But we want to start a family right now. [soft dramatic music] And you don’t think that’s a good idea.

Um, no, I’m just processing it. That’s all.

Mm-hmm.

And I don’t really understand the rush. You and Chanel are both very young, and–and you– you just came through a pretty rough patch in your marriage.

Look, I know that. I know that, OK? And we’ve discussed that. But before this whole mess with Alex and Joy, Chanel and I were talking about having a baby. And that’s what we wanted to do. And it’s not that we think that this would be putting a Band-Aid on our marriage or anything like that. Honestly, we feel stronger than ever after everything we’ve been through. We do.

I’m glad to hear that.


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It’s just things are– things are– things are really good between us right now. And honestly, it feels like fate that this situation has just… [clacks tongue] Fallen into our laps.

Oh. What situation?

Uh, well, by sheer coincidence, uh, we found a couple that wants to give their baby up for adoption. And we know them and it just feels like it could be a really good fit.

Wow. Do I know them?

You do. Yes, actually, you know them very well. It’s, um… it’s Sophia Choi and your other grandson, Tate. [soft dramatic music] – Sophia, I really didn’t mean to upset you. And if I overstepped, I’m sorry. I mean, this is your decision too, obviously. It’s just that Johnny and Chanel are really, really great people, and– and everything just felt like it was falling into place. But if you don’t like the idea of them adopting–

No, it’s not that. It’s just– I wish that you’d talked with me about it before you just told Holly.

Right. You’re right. And I should have and I’m sorry.

It’s OK. I understand. Uh, anyway, you’ve known Johnny your whole life, right? So–so that should make things easier. You know, to really feel like we’re giving the baby to a loving home and that he or she is really going to have a happy life.

Right. And that’s all we want, right?

Yeah, that’s all we want. [tender music] But, you know, as much as you might love Johnny and Chanel and think that they’ll be the perfect parents, I’m afraid my mother might not. [suspenseful music]


[Tate sighs]

Why would Doug have gotten in the way of my Valentine’s Day with Tate? Grandma, why would you even say that?

Uh, well, I saw Julie after you left for Smith Island. And she mentioned that young Doug had offered to fetch a book of poems that was up at the cabin that Doug gave her. Uh, Doug, her husband.

Yeah.

OK. So, um, I mean, I was just worried that the two of you were going to have a collision course. I wanted to warn you, but I wouldn’t– I didn’t want to interrupt your evening.

Gotcha. OK, I think I understand. Anyway, it all worked out for the most part anyways. Tate was running late because Sophia had a scare, some cramps, so he had to take her to the hospital.

Is she all right?

Yeah, no, she’s totally fine. But while I was waiting for Tate, Doug showed up, and that’s when he found the book of poems.

Oh. Well, Julie is grateful that it was found. Doug, I mean, he’s a nice young man. He certainly has buoyed Julie’s spirits. I’m glad he showed up to her life when he did. 32

Yeah. Yeah, he’s nice. [soft dramatic music]

Do I sense a but?

No, h-he’s great. It’s just–

What?


I don’t know if you heard, but Julie recently discovered a diamond necklace that belonged to her grandmother. It was in a time capsule.

Oh, uh, yeah. I think my Grandma Maggie and Aunt Sarah said it was super expensive. Wait. I thought it was Julie’s brother, Steven, who stole it when he was in town for your grandfather’s funeral.


Yeah, that’s what everyone thinks. But it wasn’t Steven. It was me.

Holly, is there a problem between you and Doug?

No. No, not a problem exactly. It’s just– well, it’s just I was taken aback because Doug told me he had feelings for me.


Oh.


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Oh, I was just thinking about my grandfather. I keep reading this inscription that he wrote to you in this book. He really had a way with words.

He did, indeed. You know, this time of my life, there are very few material things that have any meaning for me. My wedding ring, the Horton ornaments, and family pictures. And those words written just for me by my darling in his own hand. I’m so fortunate they all made it through the fire. [chuckles]

Well, someone must have been watching over them.

A lot of Hortons, I believe. I really do believe that. I think that’s why the wonderful, little time capsule that my grandparents put together years ago survived. And–[sighs] If only– [somber music] If only my grandmother’s diamond necklace had not disappeared on my watch. [Julie sighs] I’ll never forgive myself for that. [tense music]

Julie, you can’t blame yourself for the necklace being stolen. The only person to blame is the thief. 38

Well, I blame myself for pointing the finger at my own brother. He was here for Doug’s memorial, and then he had to leave right away. You didn’t get a chance to meet him.

I wish I could have.

Yes, so do I. He and I had not seen each other in years. Of course, we vowed that we could stay in closer touch now.

That’s good.

Yeah. Times like this, you can’t have too much family around.

That’s for sure.

But he did send me a letter yesterday. A letter, not a text. And inside, he said many lovely things. He said how wonderful it was for us to reconnect. And then– [sighs] And then he said Ciara was wrong to accuse him of stealing the necklace. Quote, “I swear on– “I swear on the memory of my grandfather and my grandmother, I had nothing to do with it.” [tense somber music] See, sweetie, long ago, my darling, charming brother sort of flirted with the law in his younger days. But I know if he said that to me, if he swore on the memory of our grandfather and grandmother, he would never tell me a lie.


Right.

I was just so, so focused on Steven that I didn’t even imagine any other possibilities.


Well, what other possibilities do you think there could be?

Well–[sighs] I don’t know.


Julie, I’m just– I’m going to come out and say this, OK? I know that some people in this family think that I might have stolen the necklace. Is that what you think, too?

Doug told you he had feelings for you?

Well, it’s more of a blurt, you know? OK, so we were reading his Grandpa Doug’s inscription to Julie about first love and his feelings towards her back then. And I don’t know. I guess Doug got carried away, and that’s when he told me he had feelings for me.

I see. Um… how do you feel about that?


So, Mama, how do you feel about us adopting?

Well, if it’s the safest thing for you, I’m for it. [both chuckle]

Thank you, Mama. Thank you.

Aw. Oh, you know, all I care about is you being happy, now. [sighs] But I do know about those adoption agencies with all the bureaucracy. So if there’s a maze of red tape, you leave it to Mama Mayor to cut through it.

[chuckles] I appreciate that. But it looks like we might not have to go through an agency. 45

No agency? What do you mean?

Well, the baby that we may be adopting… belongs to someone we know. [soft suspenseful music]

Well… I know this would be an answer to Tate and Sophia’s plans, but what does her mother think?

Uh, you know, she’s– she’s warming up to the idea, provided that the adoptive couple has… good Christian values.

Oh, I see.

Look, I know what you’re thinking, Grandma, OK? And honestly, Chanel and I aren’t sure that we necessarily fit the bill, either.


Tate, you know that my mom thinks having good Christian values means being members of the Korean Baptist Church.

Wow, that is so narrow-minded. 47

Yeah, no kidding.

Well, Johnny and Chanel are obviously not Korean, but I think Chanel might be Baptist.

Look, I like Chanel, and I really want this all to work out, but… you know, I just think that this couple passing the Amy Choi test is going to be an uphill battle.

Did I just hear my name? [tense music] 48

Of course, I don’t think you stole the necklace. You weren’t even in town when it disappeared, let alone know about it. And if you ran into a little trouble with the law on your way to Salem, that does not make you the thief. Besides, I told you, your grandfather had difficulty with, uh, the legal establishment long ago. But he changed. Became a strong and loving man, this compassionate person. The best of men. [tender music]

I only wish I could… be more like him.

Well, you are. And I know that your grandfather is watching over us and is very happy that you are now a part of my life.


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But getting back to the necklace, if you don’t suspect it was your brother–

Well, I was so afraid that he was going to be implicated, I didn’t even file a police report. But now I’m going to have to talk to JJ about this. Yeah, I realize it had monetary value because of the gems. But that necklace belonged to my grandmother, so that’s what makes it precious to me.


She was the diamond in this family. And my North Star.


It would mean the world to get it back.


Yeah, I’m sure. And I’m praying for that, too.


Well, when Doug told me he had feelings for me, it didn’t make me feel anything for him. I mean, I have a boyfriend, Tate, who I love so much. 52

Of course. I know that. But at the very least, it must have made you uncomfortable.

Yeah, it did. But Doug, like, totally backed off. I think he was actually mortified. Anyway, it’s really not a big deal.

But you did bring it up in the context of something that bothers you. I mean, is it because it bothers Tate? [somber music] 53

Tate, uh… he actually doesn’t know. I could tell when he found Doug and I at the cabin, he was a little jealous. And he even brought up how he keeps finding us together.

Oh.

Yeah. So the last thing I wanted to do was ruin my night with Tate, so I just didn’t say anything. I mean, what’s the point, right?

Well, yeah, I guess that’s the right course. As long as Doug is completely clear where you stand.


Think he is.

You think?

Well, he left in a hurry when Tate showed up, so we didn’t get to finish our conversation. So I just let it go. And I’d rather not bring it up again because–[sighs] Tate and I, we don’t need another problem added to our relationship. 55

Mom, hey.

Hello, Sophia, Tate. Did I hear you say something about a couple passing the Amy Choi test?

Yes, um… Tate was just telling me about these wonderful people who are interested in adopting our baby.

Oh. And who are these wonderful people?

Well, they’re– they’re Tate’s cousin, Johnny, and Johnny’s wife, Chanel. And they both come from very prominent Salem families.

I see. Though I don’t recognize their names from our church.

Well, they go to a different church. But they’re very active members. [chuckles] [suspenseful music] Uh, Chanel even runs the women’s Bible study group.

Oh, really?

Yeah. They’re–they’re religious. Like, probably even more religious than you. They are super religious. And I know that they’re going to be the perfect couple to adopt our baby.

Well, that is a relief, because I’m not giving my grandchild over to anybody who’s not. [tense music]

You know, any baby would be lucky to have you and Chanel as parents. And the important thing is that no matter what the religion, a child has a safe and loving home.

Yeah, I agree. [sighs] I just– I don’t know that Mrs. Choi would feel the same way. I mean, Chanel grew up going to church. She still goes on Easter and Christmas. I’m just not sure that that’s going to cut it for Sophia’s mom.

If there’s anything I can do to help, you’ll let me know.

So… you think this is a good idea?

Well, I know that Tate and Sophia are not ready to be parents. And I think that you and Chanel certainly are.

Thank you.

And it might just ease the transition to have the baby, you know, in the family. Are you considering an open adoption?

Uh, you know, honestly, we haven’t really gotten into any of the specifics yet. 60

Yeah. Well, there’s a lot to think about. And there are lots of pros and cons to a–to an open adoption. Whatever you decide, I wish you luck with it. [soft suspenseful music]

Me too.


So you and Johnny would adopt Tate Black’s child?

[sighs] I know that he has an arrest record, but that was all just a big mistake.

Yeah, tempest in a teapot created by DA DiMera. I know. But I am not concerned about Sophia’s or Tate’s personal character. What concerns me is keeping an adoption in the family. Well, it–it can be difficult.

You’re thinking about Lani.

When I gave her to your Auntie Tamara to raise, you know how hard it was for me all those years, pretending to be Lani’s aunt when I was really her mama? It led to a whole lot of problems between us.

I know, I know. And that is why Johnny and I plan to be upfront with the baby from the very beginning. No secrets. And I’m not sure how involved Sophia will want to be or how much contact she’ll want to have with the baby. I mean, she is very driven to go off to college and then med school. She wants to be a doctor.

Oh, I see. What about Tate and Johnny? They’re cousins. That could be a source of conflict if you aren’t careful, or even if you are.

Mama, let’s not get ahead of ourselves now.

OK, OK, OK. I don’t mean to be negative. I just–I just want you to understand that yes, yes, it could be–it could be a wonderful arrangement, but–[sighs] It could also be much more complicated than you realize. [dramatic music]

Well, before any decision is made one way or the other, I want to meet this Chanel and Johnny.

Oh, yeah. We’ll have to find a time.

How about today, lunch?

Today? But that’s– that’s kind of short notice. 65

Not if this really matters to them.

Right. And it does. It matters a lot.

So let’s do it, right? Let’s all have lunch. I’ll set it up.

Good. Just let me know where and what time.

We will absolutely do that. [Sophie chuckles] Thanks, Mrs. Choi. [suspenseful jazzy music] Bible study?

Sorry. I-I-I-I knew it was going to be a hard sell, and–[sighs] I guess I just got carried away.

Right. Well, this will be an interesting lunch, won’t it? [suspenseful music]


Oh.

Paulina.

Yes. I brought Mama up to speed and we are all good. Right, Mama?

Yes, yes, all good, all good. Hi, Marlena.

Hi, Paulina.

Oh, what beautiful flowers.

Here you are.

Thank you. But we will be taking these to go because Kayla just discharged me.

Well, that’s terrific. So you’re obviously feeling much better then?

Oh, yeah. I feel great.

Good. Johnny told me about your adoption plans. And if all goes well, then, uh, gosh, we’d like to have you and Tate and Sophia and Brady all to supper.

Oh, that would be amazing. Thank you so much. Have you heard anything from Tate?

Yeah, I spoke to him. Um, he said he’s going to talk to Sophia and that they’ll be in touch.

All right. Well, fingers crossed. [phone beeps] [tender music]

Uh, perfect. They– they want to meet up.

Wow. Well, that sounds like good news, hmm?


So how are things going with Tate and Sophia and the pregnancy?

Oh, actually, Tate’s with Sophia right now talking about adoption stuff. I guess now that her mom’s on board, we’re just– we’re all really hoping it works out.

Hmm. Well, this is, um… this is a very stressful situation for you, Holly. I mean, I’m sure it means a lot to Tate that you’re by his side through all of this.

How could I not be? I love him.

Yeah. Holly… have you even thought about what might happen if this adoption doesn’t work out? [suspenseful music]

Well, first of all, I’m trying not to go there. But if Tate and Sophia end up having to raise the baby together, then– then the three of us will just have to figure it out together.


I’m really sorry this necklace situation is so upsetting to you, Julie.

Oh, honey, don’t you worry about it. You’re not to blame. But thank you for caring. Thank you for retrieving this book of poetry. Ah, by the way, when you went up to the Horton cabin, did you run into Holly? Maggie said that Holly and Tate would be celebrating Valentine’s Day together.

Uh, yeah, I did run into Holly. But I got out of there as soon as Tate showed up.

Wise, wise. [chuckling] Don’t want to be a third wheel on Valentine’s Day.

[chuckling] No, definitely not.

OK, I’m off to the grocery store. Is there anything I can get you?

Uh, I’m good. Thank you, though.

All right. Bye- bye.

Bye. [Doug sighs] [somber music]


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I just feel so terrible that Chanel feels that she can’t share with me that she was in the hospital.

I think she just didn’t want to worry you. And if it’s any consolation, Johnny didn’t say a word to me until just recently.

Did you know about the adoption?

Not till just now. But I think it’s a wonderful idea. It’s a great solution for everybody involved. [soft dramatic music] Oh. You don’t think so?

No, don’t get me wrong. Now, I would love another grandbaby. I just–I just want them to fully understand what they’re getting themselves into.

And I think they do.

Well, we’ll see, won’t we?

Yeah. I’m glad that Chanel’s procedure went so well. 76

Mm, me too. Me too. And let’s just keep those prayers going that there’s a happy ending for everyone.


So you sure you’re up for this?

Yeah. Yeah, I feel totally fine. And Kayla said that it was just a simple procedure, and I am good to go about the rest of my day. And I really don’t want to wait another minute to find out if we’re going to be parents or not. 77

Well, I’m right there with you. I just, uh–just hope your mom didn’t upset you.

Well, it wasn’t the way that I wanted her to find out, but she was fine. I mean, once she got done panicking about the fact that there was something very wrong with me, which is why I kind of feel for Sophia. I know what it’s like to have a mom who loves you so much that sometimes it just feels like you can’t breathe, you know? 78

Believe me, I know the feeling. [soft upbeat music]

If I get one more college email today– I sent out all these applications, and now I don’t even know if I can go.

Hey, you’re going to go, Sophia.

Hi, you guys.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey, thanks so much for meeting us. [Chanel and Sophia laugh] You remember Sophia?

Yes. Yes, of course. It’s good to see you.

Ah, same here. And Tate and I are both really excited that you’re interested in adopting our baby.

We’re very excited as well.

Yes, yes, very.

So we told Sophia’s mother about you guys, and she wants to meet you. So are you free for lunch? I know it’s short notice. 80

Well, you know what? We, uh, live in a house with servants and cooks, so it’s really no problem for us. [laughter]

And we are very eager to meet her.

Uh, so there’s just one or, uh, two things that you should probably know beforehand. [tense music]


[Tate sighs]


Doug, I–

I’m sorry. I can’t believe I just said that.

Yeah, I can’t believe it either.

When you came over on Christmas Eve, the moment I saw you, I just– I don’t know how to describe it. My heart just skipped a beat.

I had no idea. [soft dramatic music]

I’m such an idiot. Oh, man, I shouldn’t have said anything. You have a boyfriend. Can we just please rewind five minutes and just act like that never happened?

Actually, I don’t think I can.


[door opens]

Oh, I’m so, so sorry I’m late, but you are never going to guess who– I just ran into. Unexpectedly.


[door opens]

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Kristen asks Brady what he thinks is going to happen to Rachel if she gets arrested. Brady responds that he’ll get full custody and Rachel will be much better off. Kristen calls that an awful thing to say to her and tells him to think harder. Kristen reminds him that child protective services said if there was one more incident, they could both lose Rachel forever. Kristen asks if Brady wants them both to lose their little girl. Brady responds that what he wants is for Kristen to pay for what she did and he thinks she should get time in prison. Kristen asks if he wants that more than he wants to hold on to their daughter. Kristen admits she was involved with Ava’s kidnapping, but so was Rachel, and if that gets out, Rachel could go in to the system permanently. Kristen warns Brady to talk to Ava so that she doesn’t talk to the police.

Belle talks about how she can’t believe it since everyone warned her about EJ. Belle remarks that she didn’t think it would all come back to bite her in the ass so quick but she was wrong. EJ asks her to listen but Belle says she’s done and tells him to shut the hell up and listen to her now. Belle says despite what’s been happening between them the last few weeks, she will not hesitate to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law.

Kayla goes to see Marlena in her office and invites her to dinner. Marlena says she has a lot of files to finish. Kayla says she can bring them with her and insists on dinner with her and Steve. Marlena asks if it’s out of sympathy since John is out of town. Kayla assures that it’s not and they just have a lot of food that she can help finish. Marlena then accepts the invitation. They get ready to leave but Gabi rushes in and tells Kayla that it’s an emergency.

After Rita switched Arnold with Rafe, Rafe wakes up sitting at the kitchen table at home. Jada and Shawn arrive to confront him. Jada talks to him as if he’s Arnold and questions where Rafe is. Jada demands to know where Rafe is. Confused, Rafe asks who is Rafe and who Jada is.

Marlena asks Gabi if she’s alright. Gabi says it’s not her and it’s going to sound crazy but she thinks they figured out that Rafe has been acting crazy because he’s not Rafe. Kayla questions what she means. Gabi brings up when EJ replaced Rafe with Arnold Feniger. Marlena recalls that being when Rafe was married to Sami. Gabi says this time, Rafe was engaged to Jada. Kayla asks what Gabi is saying. Gabi declares that Arnold is back and EJ has done it again.

Shawn and Jada talk to Rafe as if he is Arnold, telling him to cut the crap and that they know the truth. Rafe wishes he knew what they were talking about. Shawn says they are not going to fall for it. Jada calls it pathetic and asks if he looked up how to pretend to have amnesia. Jada warns him to stop playing dumb and start talking.

EJ asks Belle if they can talk about this, arguing that it doesn’t have to be so adversarial. Belle blames EJ for trying to cover up Ava’s kidnapping behind her back. Belle calls it a legal matter now. EJ asks if she’s serious. Belle says she’s the district attorney and it’s her job to follow the evidence where it leads and if it leads to throwing his ass in prison, that’s exactly what she will do. Belle then storms out, leaving EJ frustrated.

Brady can’t believe Kristen is using their daughter as a shield. Kristen argues that she’s just giving him the facts since Rachel committed a crime. Brady argues that Rachel lured Ava but was only able to keep her there with the help of Kristen and her mom, so they need to pay for what they did and CPS will understand that. Kristen insists that the only way to keep their daughter safe is to keep her at home where she belongs. Kristen declares that she’s going to check on her mother unless Brady wants to try to stop her. Kristen then exits the room, leaving Brady upset.

Marlena doesn’t understand as she thought Arnold was dead. Gabi says the timing was more than a coincidence since Arnold was set to testify against Stefano and EJ. Kayla questions thinking he faked his death. Gabi says the DiMeras did and now Arnold has reappeared in her kitchen. Gabi says at first she thought the personality change could have been from Rafe’s coma, but things got worse and he cheated on Jada with the stripper from the bachelor party. Marlena asks if that’s when she thought Arnold returned. Gabi explains that Stephanie figured it out after Arnold hit on her which has happened before. Kayla remembers that while Marlena calls it horrifying. Kayla says she’s sorry that Gabi’s family is going through this but she doesn’t know why she came to her. Gabi responds that Arnold refuses to admit he’s an impostor, so she came to prove that he is.

Rafe insists to Jada and Shawn that he has no idea what they are talking about. Jada says they don’t have time for this and asks where Rafe is. Rafe responds that he doesn’t know a Rafe or a Feniger either. Jada demands he start talking now. Rafe asks what she wants him to say. Shawn asks what he’s done with Rafe. Rafe says he can’t tell him what he doesn’t know. Shawn declares that he will have to take him in then for suspicion of kidnapping.

Kristen goes home to the DiMera Mansion, complaining to EJ that the cops wouldn’t let her see her mother until her arraignment tomorrow. Kristen asks EJ if she can get some brotherly sympathy. EJ says he’s terribly sorry but he has his own problems as Belle was just there. Kristen mentions seeing her at the station and guesses she broke off their little fling. EJ responds that Belle intends to prosecute him as an accessory to what the Blake women did to Ava and he assumes Ava already told the cops about his involvement. Kristen tells EJ that he won’t have to worry because she made sure that Ava is not a problem.

Brady goes to Ava’s room and checks on her. Ava says she’s better and there’s nothing like sleeping in her own bed. Brady offers to get her food but Ava says what would make her feel better is if he told her that Kristen has been arrested. Brady says not yet. Ava brings up Brady texting her that Belle was working on a warrant. Brady says that might not be their biggest problem and tells Ava that they have to talk.

Belle goes to see Marlena at her office. Marlena asks what’s going on. Belle tells her that it’s EJ. Marlena asks what he has done. Belle complains that everyone said to stay away and it was insane to get involved with him, so now she is just so furious. Marlena asks her what happened. Belle says she fully expected to find out that EJ was behind the whole mess with Jada, but while focusing on that, she completely failed to see that EJ was actually mixed up in something completely different and equally as hurtful. Marlena asks what it was. Belle reveals to her that EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping.

Kristen explains to EJ that Ava can’t testify without implicating Rachel. EJ realizes any mention of Rachel’s involvement would result in a call to child protective services. Kristen says that Ava may hate her guts, but she wouldn’t hurt Brady that way. Kristen reminds EJ that this was her ace up her sleeve. EJ reminds Kristen who they are dealing with. Kristen says that she and Ava go way back. EJ asks how far Ava goes back with Rachel. EJ says that he, Kristen, and Brady would do anything for Rachel, but questions if Ava would feel the same way and if they can really trust a mafia princess to put the needs of a child above her own.

Ava asks Brady why they need to talk. Brady informs her that Kristen showed up at the police station to check on her mother. Ava thinks that would save the cops the trouble of having to haul her in. Brady says he thought the same thing. Ava asks what’s going on and says he can tell her. Brady then tells Ava that he doesn’t think it’s a good idea for her to press charges against Kristen.

Gabi reveals to Kayla that she pulled a hair from Arnold and thought if she did a DNA test, she could prove it was Arnold in her house. Kayla says she would need something to test it against something and asks if she has anything else of Arnold’s. Gabi questions her not having anything. Kayla says it’s possible they could have his blood on file but that case was closed a long time ago. Kayla then points out that they definitely do have a blood relative of Rafe’s.

Shawn and Jada talk about Arnold’s felonies and ask where Rafe is. Rafe insists that he doesn’t know who Rafe is and asks why they think he does. Shawn and Jada say they are going to have to do this the hard way then. Shawn informs Rafe that he’s placing him under arrest. Rafe says he’s making a big mistake. Shawn reads him his rights and handcuffs Rafe.

Ava questions why she shouldn’t press charges against Kristen when she knew that her mother was holding her prisoner and did nothing about it. Ava adds that if Steve hadn’t cleaned up her voicemail, she would still be tied to a wheelchair in the haunted house. Brady says he understands but adds that Kristen wanted to let her go until her mother talked her out of it because she knew what would happen to Rachel if the cops knew she was involved in a kidnapping plot. Ava asks where Brady is going with this. Brady responds that Kristen left Ava not to hurt her, but to protect their daughter. Ava declares that Kristen did hurt her so she’s going to pay for it. Ava adds that she’s not only going to press charges, she’s going to testify about every agonizing minute she put her through. Brady understands but says the problem is if Ava implicates Kristen, she’s also going to implicate his daughter.

Kristen tells EJ that she’s not worried about Ava. EJ calls Ava a self serving snake. Kristen argues that Ava is also a mother and would expect Brady to do the same if the shoe was on the other foot. EJ asks if she really thinks Brady can convince Ava to let all this go. Kristen points out that Ava is free to resume her love with Brady, so she’s not going to throw it away by getting rid of his kid. EJ says they can hope. Kristen complains about EJ’s negativity and asks if he has a better way to keep Ava’s mouth shut. Kristen pleads with EJ to just trust her, insisting that Ava is neutralized. EJ responds that with any luck, Rafe is too.

Belle complains to Marlena that now that she knows EJ was an accessory to Ava’s kidnapping, she has no choice but to bring charges against him. Belle says she already planned to be prosecuting EJ for setting up Jada, so it will just be for something else. Belle guesses she should be glad it’s just one crime. Marlena tells Belle that she’s sorry but there might be more to it than that.

Gabi asks Kayla if testing her DNA against Arnold’s hair will prove they are not related. Kayla confirms it will but won’t confirm it’s Arnold Feniger. Gabi says that’s her next step but right now, she just needs to prove that the man in her house is not Rafe. Kayla agrees to help her.

Shawn and Jada take Rafe to the police station, believing he is Arnold. Shawn tells Jada that he took him to the interrogation room but he’s still playing dumb. Shawn asks Jada if there’s any chance this is not an act and he genuinely doesn’t know what they are talking about. Jada insists that there is no chance since Arnold knew Gabi would go to the cops so he thinks playing dumb will prevent them from getting justice. Shawn points out that it’s working since they don’t have any answers while Jada adds that they don’t have anything to help them find Rafe.

Ava tells Brady that she gets that he doesn’t want to lose his child and she doesn’t want that either, so she won’t say anything about Rachel. Brady argues that it’s not possible because Rachel is literally the one who lured Ava there, so he doesn’t how she can’t disclose that. Ava argues that the police won’t go after a little girl. Brady says it’s a serious crime so it would be their duty to report it to child protective services, who have already told him they could take her away from him if there was one more incident. Ava thought he wanted Kristen to pay for what she did, but it sounds to her like he wants her to get away with it.

Marlena tells Belle that it seems EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping and setting up Jada, by replacing Rafe with Arnold Feniger or at least that’s what Gabi thinks. Belle feels for Jada and Rafe, wondering where he is. Marlena is sure the police are doing everything they can to get to the bottom of it. Belle realizes Rachel Blake must have known since Brady said she got EJ to keep quiet about Ava, so this must have been what she had on him. Belle says she had a feeling that EJ was keeping something from her, but this is much worse than she thought. Belle cannot believe that she got involved with this monster again.

Kristen tells EJ that Rafe isn’t the only one who needs to be neutralized and asks what about Arnold. EJ tells Kristen that he’s been informed that Arnold has been removed from the situation to an undisclosed location. Kristen asks where he dumped him. EJ says it doesn’t matter and assures that Arnold is exiting Salem as they speak while the real Rafe is back with his family.

Kayla tells Gabi that they will compare the DNA samples to see what’s up. Gabi asks if she can do that now. Kayla says that the lab is closed but she will put a rush on it and get back to her as soon as she knows something. Gabi thanks Kayla as she walks away.

Shawn tells Jada that he will try again to get Arnold to talk. Jada offers to go with him but Shawn stops her as Jada remembers she’s on administrative leave and they have to do this by the book. Jada tells Shawn that she’s very worried about Rafe. Shawn promises to do everything in his power to get answers and tells Jada to go home while he will call her the second he finds out anything. Jada brings up that they now know that Rafe didn’t cheat on her and what happened between them. Shawn tells her to just focus on finding Rafe and repeats that he’ll let her know the second he knows anything. Jada thanks him as she exits the station.

Ava tells Brady that if she refuses to press charges, Kristen and her mother get away free. Ava asks if Brady is okay with that. Brady responds that he’s not but he has to protect his daughter. Ava says she feels for him because she would take a bullet for her son. Brady says he’s so sorry to ask this of her and says he wouldn’t if there was any other way out of this, but there’s not. Brady begs Ava for the sake of his little girl to keep what she knows to herself.

Kristen asks if EJ is worried that Rafe is going to talk. EJ asks why he should be since Kristen told him that Dr. Rolf perfected his memory erasing drug which means Rafe has forgotten all about this. Kristen points out that Belle is likely going to find out what EJ did. EJ argues that without a witness, she will never be able to prove it.

Belle tells Marlena that she can go ahead and say she told her so. Marlena says they all make mistakes. Belle argues that a drunken hook up or one night stand would’ve been a mistake but she chose to keep going back. Marlena asks if she thought EJ was going to change. Belle says no because EJ said he wouldn’t change, but she still stayed. Belle doesn’t know if it was her ego or a warped reaction to her divorce, but she totally defended EJ to Shawn this morning when Shawn told her that he was looking for proof that EJ framed Jada and she told him that he was being ridiculous and jealous. Belle tells Marlena that Shawn told her that deep down, she knew EJ was guilty of setting up Jada and the truth is, she did. Belle says she stood there arguing EJ’s case even though she knew it was more than likely that Shawn was right. Belle doesn’t know how she could be so stupid. Marlena encourages that she is not stupid. Marlena hugs Belle as she cries.

Kristen comments on EJ being calm, cool, and collected but she can tell that the Belle situation is getting to him. EJ repeats that he’s confident that she will never be able to build a case against him. Kristen says she meant the personal situation and talks about how EJ was floating after she left. Kristen asks about EJ caring for Belle and says he doesn’t have to admit it. Kristen then adds that she is sorry about EJ being roped in to the Ava business. EJ just wants to make sure that Rafe is blissfully ignorant to his role in his kidnapping. Kristen remarks that she’s sure Dr. Rolf’s drug is working it’s magic. EJ asks if she’s sure he got the dosage right. Kristen says she told Dr. Rolf that they needed to erase all memories of the last couple months and he assured that it would do the trick. EJ hopes that if Dr. Rolf was off, he went with too much rather than too little. Kristen comments on wanting Rafe’s mind to be a blank slate. EJ says that wasn’t his intention, but if that is the case, he certainly won’t be able to testify against him.

Shawn sits with Rafe in the interrogation room and says he knows he’s trying to save himself, but he’s not the only person involved here. Rafe guesses he’s talking about this Rafe person that he knows nothing about. Shawn talks about Jada finding out that Rafe has been missing. Rafe asks why he should care. Shawn tells him to have a heart because Jada’s been worried sick and just wants her fiancée back.

Jada goes home to Stephanie’s apartment. Gabi shows up at the door and informs her that she just gave Kayla a sample of Arnold’s DNA, so they are testing it against her DNA. Jada compliments Gabi’s work and asks if she had any luck finding out where Rafe is. Jada says that she and Shawn went at him pretty hard but he’s putting on an amnesia act, pretending not to know who any of them are. Jada says that Shawn has him in for questioning but she doesn’t think he’s going to crack any time soon. Gabi wonders how they are going to find Rafe.

Shawn tells Rafe that Jada and Rafe are engaged but the wedding didn’t end well and accuses him of being the one to leave her at the altar. Shawn asks if he’s going to give him anything to put Jada’s mind at ease. Rafe insists on not knowing Jada and points out that it’s getting late. Rafe argues that he can’t keep him here since he didn’t do anything. Shawn says that Arnold did, so they are going to continue until he admits it, even if they have to go all night. Rafe declares that he wants a lawyer then.

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Belle finishes a phone call at the police station as Brady arrives. Belle tells Brady that she’s so glad that they found Ava and asks how she is. Brady says she’s okay considering she was held captive for two weeks. Belle can’t believe Kristen’s mother is still alive. Brady says she’s off her rocker but he’s really pissed at Kristen. Brady questions how Kristen could’ve known what her mother was doing to Ava and not stopped it. Belle says because she’s a sociopath. Brady says she’s paying for it now. Brady knows it’s past visiting hours but asks Belle if he can get in to see Kristen because he has some things to say to her. Belle then informs Brady that he can’t because Kristen is not in police custody.

Kristen enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ to pour her a drink. EJ asks if she had a rough day. Kristen talks about her mother being in custody while Ava is singing. EJ supposes it was bound to happen and remarks that it must have been quite the ordeal for Ava to have been tied up for weeks. Kristen questions EJ’s attitude towards this and reminds him that Ava could implicate both of them for leaving her there. EJ says it’s not that he’s not concerned, but he has far more pressing matters, beginning with their patient upstairs.

Upstairs in a bedroom at the DiMera Mansion, Rita is with Rafe who remains unconscious. Rita checks his pulse and says he’s doing fine. Rita says all Rafe has to do is sleep and let the drug do his work. Rita adds that when Rafe wakes up, he’ll never know another man has been living his life and hopefully he and Jada can pick up where they left off.

Stephanie uses her tablet to show Jada a picture of Arnold Feniger looking exactly like Rafe. Jada points out that it says Arnold was killed in jail. Stephanie says if he wasn’t, EJ could be using him again in Rafe’s place. Jada asks if she thinks that’s possible. Stephanie calls it just a theory and points out that Jada is the cop here. Jada agrees that it seems plausible. Stephanie declares if it is true, that means it wasn’t Rafe who left Jada at the altar or who cheated on her. Shawn then comes out of the shower in just his towel, leaving Stephanie surprised. Stephanie then states that from the looks of things, maybe Jada just cheated on Rafe.

Gabi demands “Rafe” get that stripper out of her house. “Rafe” argues that it’s his house, but tells her that Savannah is long gone. Gabi says they can talk then but “Rafe” doesn’t feel like talking. Gabi stops him and says he’s not going anywhere until he answers her question. He tells her to make it quick. Gabi says she finally figured out what’s going on with him. Gabi declares his personality change isn’t because of his coma but because he isn’t Rafe at all. Arnold questions what she’s talking about. Gabi tells him that she knows he’s not Rafe, so she tells him to cut the BS and tell her what he did with her brother.

Shawn tells Stephanie and Jada that Jada didn’t cheat on Rafe because “Rafe” ended things with her. Stephanie explains that she doesn’t think that was Rafe who ended things which Shawn questions. Jada shows Shawn the tablet on Arnold Feniger.

Gabi asks Arnold again what he did with Rafe. Arnold questions what she’s talking about, insisting that he is Rafe. Gabi says he may have the same face and haircut, but he’s not her brother. Gabi calls him Arnold Feniger.

Shawn remembers Arnold Feniger, but points out the article states he’s dead. Stephanie says maybe not as she’s looked in to it and reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. Stephanie reminds Shawn that days before Arnold was supposed to testify against EJ and Stefano, he was apparently murdered in his jail cell. Stephanie says they are talking about the DiMeras and they could’ve kept him around in case they needed to use him again. Shawn admits that anything is possible with the DiMeras.

Kristen questions EJ saying that Rafe is upstairs. EJ confirms that Rita is watching over him. Kristen compares it to Stephen King’s “Misery” but EJ assures it’s nothing like that. Kristen argues that Rita is supposed to be preparing for a board meeting while EJ argues that they know she can multi-task. EJ says Rafe needs to be closely monitored until he regains consciousness. Kristen says when she walked in on them struggling over the syringe, it looked like Rafe had the upper hand and was going to inject EJ with CRS-17 to wipe his memory clean. Kristen calls it just as maddening that Brady and Steve got to Ava before they could inject her. EJ calls it unfortunate timing. Kristen says while EJ tends to Rafe, she is going to the police station to check on her mother. EJ stops her and says that’s the last thing she’s going to do.

Brady questions Belle about Kristen not being arrested yet when Ava told the cops everything. Belle says they have to do everything by the book and explains that she’s trying to get an arrest warrant. Brady hopes she got one for EJ as well. Belle asks why she would do that. Brady informs Belle that her boyfriend was in on the kidnapping of his girlfriend.

Arnold tells Gabi that she’s crazy, insisting he’s not Arnold and calls that impossible since he’s dead. Gabi tells Arnold that Alex told her that he hit on Stephanie earlier, just like Arnold did last time. Arnold asks if it’s a crime to flirt with a woman who is single. Gabi informs him that Stephanie isn’t single and has a boyfriend. Arnold says that’s too bad but if he knew, he wouldn’t have made a pass at her so he’s sorry. Gabi brings up his wedding date when she went to go see him and told him how much she loved him. Gabi says that Arnold gave her a weird hug that was too long and tight. Gabi calls it not very brotherly. Gabi then accuses Arnold of creeping on her too and calls him a son of a bitch and impostor. Gabi goes to slap Arnold but he catches her arm and warns her not to do that.

Shawn asks what Jada thinks of all this. Jada says it would explain why Rafe’s been acting like a completely different person. Shawn questions if she thinks he actually is a different person. Jada explains that before Stephanie told her the theory, she had no idea that Arnold ever existed and if she knew, she would’ve figured it out a lot sooner. Jada recalls it started right after New Year’s when he started acting strange and Steve said he never sent him on a case. Jada says that “Rafe” told her he didn’t want anyone to know he was working with EJ and that he only agreed to do it because he knew he wouldn’t find dirt on her. Jada argues that EJ arranged the whole thing and manufactured to make her look bad. Jada declares that this was all about EJ’s revenge on her for getting him sacked.

Belle asks Brady why EJ would have anything to do with Ava’s kidnapping. Brady informs her that Ava was an eye witness. Belle argues that Steve didn’t say anything about it. Brady explains that Steve didn’t know because he was looking for Rachel Blake when Ava told her. Belle goes over how this whole thing was to keep Brady and Ava apart, so she highly doubts EJ would involve himself in something that he had nothing to gain from. Brady explains that Ava said EJ wasn’t in on it to begin with and when he got there, Ava pleaded with him to help her and she thought he was going to until he had a side chat with Rachel Blake, then EJ left her there. Brady argues that Rachel Blake obviously got EJ to cooperate and guesses that she was holding something over his head, but what it was is the million dollar question.

Kristen asks EJ why she shouldn’t see her mother. EJ assumes Ava has told the police everything, including Kristen being a willing participant in her kidnapping, so Kristen would be walking straight in to the lion’s den. Kristen argues that she owes her and that EJ does too. EJ complains that she blackmailed him. Kristen says they are all in this together. EJ questions her just strolling in to the police department. Kristen calls it a risk she has to take and adds that she has an ace up her sleeve that could be a get out of jail free card for her, her mother, and EJ too. EJ asks if she will tell him what it is. Kristen says she will as soon as she knows it worked.

Shawn says not to get ahead of themselves since they don’t have definitive proof that it is Arnold Feniger. Jada says if it is true, it likely happened months ago. Jada talks about feeling violated and how she was so angry with Rafe for believing she was capable of the things she was accused of, but she believed he was capable of the same level of things so she’s no better than he is. Stephanie argues that no one could have known while Shawn declares that the first thing they need to do is find out whether it’s true or not. Jada asks where the real Rafe is if it is true.

EJ goes upstairs and checks with Rita on Rafe. Rita says his vital signs are steady and breathing is normal. EJ wants to assure the drugs are working as intended and that Rafe won’t remember his part in any of this, so he will only remember everything from before he was switched with Arnold and nothing after. Rita asks when EJ plans to return Rafe to his loved ones since he can’t have two Rafes running around. EJ declares that is why Arnold will be disposed of.

Gabi asks if Arnold is threatening her. Arnold says of course not and tells Gabi to stop calling him Arnold. Gabi tells him to prove he’s not Arnold. Gabi then begin speaking in Spanish and asks a trick question about their Aunt Hilda, who passed away. Arnold tries to blame it on recovering from his coma and having memory lapses. Gabi then claims there’s something in his hair and pulls out a piece of his hair.

Belle tells Brady that she was kind of worried about EJ’s involvement in Jada’s situation where she would understand the motive but this seems kind of random. Brady questions her not thinking there’s a connection between the two. Belle asks what that would be. Brady asks if Belle really believes EJ is this reformed man. Belle says not exactly. Brady insists that EJ is the same man he is that he’s always been. Brady says it took him a long time to accept that about Kristen. Brady advises Belle to cut and run before it’s too late. Belle asks what he means by too late. Brady explains that he’s tied to Kristen forever because of their daughter but Belle doesn’t have that tie to EJ. Brady says Kristen needs to understand that he needs to move forward with his life and that’s why she needs to pay for what she did. Brady tells Belle to get working on that arrest warrant because he’s not leaving until Kristen is brought in where she belongs. Kristen then arrives at the station and greets Brady.

Jada asks Stephanie if she has any idea where Rafe was being held the last time that EJ and Stefano replaced him with Arnold. Stephanie doesn’t remember what they did with him. Shawn says he’s on it and pulls out his phone. Jada cries that if Rafe has been held captive, he needs her. Jada feels she failed Rafe while Shawn encourages finding out the truth and helping Rafe. Jada suggests talking to EJ but Shawn says that’s a dead end because he won’t tell them anything and will lie. Shawn declares they have to play it smart and corner the dummy first. Jada agrees to seeing what Arnold will tell them.

Arnold questions Gabi pulling a piece of his hair. Gabi reveals that if he won’t tell her the truth, she’ll take it to the lab for a DNA test. Arnold tries to stop her but Gabi exits. Arnold worries that EJ is going to kill him.

EJ asks Rita if she understands what she needs to do. Rita confirms that she does but notes that she’s a little surprised that he’s abandoning ship now. EJ says he wouldn’t put it that way but he’s not keen to taking more chances and he doesn’t want to have to dose Rafe again. EJ remarks that none of this was his doing and if Arrnold didn’t show up at his door, he never would’ve replaced Rafe with him. Rita feels he made the best of a difficult situation. Rita asks about EJ’s plans to use Arnold to get back his district attorney job. EJ says that will no doubt be trickier but he may be able to obtain that objective. EJ tells Rita that she is relieved of her babysitting duties and sends her to go take care of Arnold. Rita says to wish her luck while EJ says she always delivers. Rita then exits. EJ goes to Rafe and tells him it’s his lucky day, so all he has to do is sleep a little while longer and his men will be there soon to take care of the rest.

Brady tells Kristen that he was looking for her. Belle decides she will go talk to EJ about what she and Brady discussed, so she can leave them to talk about things. Kristen is sure Brady heard the good news that her mother is alive. Brady asks how long she has known. Kristen says it was a few days after they brought Rachel home when she found Ava’s phone in Rachel’s backpack. Kristen goes over how she intended to rescue Ava and that’s when she found her mother and was as shocked as anyone about her involvement in this. Brady questions believing that her mother has been alive all this time and never reached out. Kristen explains that she thought she would be a burden or trouble. Brady remarks that turned out to be right. Kristen tells him not to be so cruel which Brady calls rich coming from her. Kristen says she is choosing to let that go. Kristen adds that she has a new perspective on why Rachel ran away that sheds a whole new light on things. Kristen states that if Rachel hadn’t gone, she would’ve never known her mother was alive and now she’s so happy to be reunited with her. Kristen tells Brady that she’s an old woman who can’t be blamed for all of this which Brady questions. Kristen says that everything her mother did was her thinking she was helping her and Rachel. Kristen doesn’t want her to suffer anymore. Brady notes that Belle told him Rachel Blake is in the interrogation room to prepare her final statement. Brady tells Kristen to go ahead if she wants to see her. Kristen questions why he’s being so nice to her. Brady says he’s feeling soft-hearted, so Kristen then heads in to the interrogation room. Brady follows her in as Kristen realizes there’s no one there. Kristen asks where her mother is. Brady responds that she’s in a holding cell. Kristen asks what he’s doing and what’s going on. Brady tells her that she’s going to answer for what she did to Ava. Brady reveals that Belle is working on her arrest warrant and declares he’s not going to let her leave this room until the police arrive with handcuffs. Kristen argues that he’s not thinking clearly or he would realize this is the worst thing he could do. Brady argues that she always has the idea that she never has to take responsibility with her actions ever. Kristen tells him to stop and think about who the mastermind was behind the kidnapping, reminding him that their daughter Rachel lured Ava and she only found out after. Brady argues that she did find out and did nothing to help Ava. Brady says that left Kristen to be the adult and be responsible but he’s trying to throw Rachel under the bus. Kristen declares that she would never hurt their daughter but if he pursues this, that’s what he will be doing.

Belle goes to the DiMera Mansion and confronts EJ in his room, asking how could he and says Brady told her what he did and that he was involved in holding Ava captive. EJ pretends not to know but Belle tells him not to lie to her because Ava said she saw him with her captor. EJ calls that preposterous and argues that Ava just despises him. EJ asks what other lies Ava spewed. Belle says that Ava claimed Kristen’s mother got EJ to keep quiet about the whole thing. EJ pretends to believe Kristen’s mother is dead. Belle says she can see right through his performance and that she knows Rachel Blake said something to him to keep him from going to the authorities. Belle asks EJ what she is holding over him. EJ claims there is absolutely nothing.

Shawn and Jada get prepared to go confront Arnold while Stephanie warns them to be careful because Arnold is dangerous. Shawn points out his gun and assures that he’s prepared for Arnold. Shawn opens the door to leave but Gabi arrives. Gabi assumes they’ve already heard about “Rafe”. Shawn says they were heading over to confront Arnold now. Gabi reveals that she already did and he denied being Arnold. Shawn says Arnold may have stonewalled her but he might be more receptive when he sees his police badge. Gabi tells them that Arnold is still at her house or at least was. Shawn assures they will find him and exits with Jada.

Rita goes to the Hernandez house and tells Arnold that EJ sent her. Arnold tells her they have trouble as they are on to him and know he’s not Rafe. Rita informs him that EJ is aware. Arnold asks if EJ is aware of how much this will cost him because he’s not going down for EJ’s crimes. Rita assures they are going to get Arnold out of the country. Arnold tells her not to think about sending him back to Argentina and says EJ better not think about turning against him because he will go to the police station to sing like a canary. Rita tells Arnold not to worry as she has everything she needs for a getaway. Rita digs through her purse and hands Arnold two passports, cash, and a burner phone. Rita then pulls out her taser and uses it to knock out Arnold. Rita says she’s sorry about that but they couldn’t have a loose cannon like him around. Rita declares that she will now just need to borrow those clothes.

Kristen asks Brady what he thinks is going to happen to Rachel if she gets arrested. Brady responds that he’ll get full custody and Rachel will be much better off. Kristen calls that an awful thing to say to her and tells him to think harder. Kristen reminds him that child protective services said if there was one more incident, they could both lose Rachel forever. Kristen asks if Brady wants them both to lose their little girl.

Belle tells EJ that Ava is going to give an official statement when she’s up to it. EJ argues that they will learn nothing but a medley of lies. Belle suggests that between Ava and Kristen’s mother, they will figure it out. EJ calls it all a ruse while Belle talks about how she can’t believe it since everyone warned her about EJ. Belle remarks that she didn’t think it would all come back to bite her in the ass so quick but she was wrong.

Gabi complains to Stephanie that she knows EJ is behind this, just like last time. Stephanie questions why EJ would pull Arnold out of mothballs after all these years and argues that it seems like a lot of trouble to go through just because Jada put Belle in as district attorney. Gabi says all she knows is that she’s really worried about Rafe. Gabi decides she should get going to the hospital and informs Stephanie that before she left, she took a hair from Arnold for a DNA test to prove whether or not he’s an impostor.

After Rita switched Arnold with Rafe, Rafe wakes up sitting at the kitchen table at home. Jada and Shawn arrive to confront him. Jada talks to him as if he’s Arnold and questions where Rafe is. Jada demands to know where Rafe is. Confused, Rafe asks who is Rafe?

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Kristen walked in the room to tell EJ about her concerns about Ava being out and her mother getting arrested. EJ wasn’t worried about Ava as much as he was about Rafe. Kristen couldn’t believe he was upstairs. They didn’t like how Ava was freed before they could get to her. Kristen wanted to see her mother at the station, but EJ stopped her. Ava told what happened so the police knew who helped with the kidnapping. Kristen said she had a card up her sleeve. Rita sat with Rafe. She checked his vitals and assumed he would be fine. When the serum got in his system he could go back to his life. He might be able to get Jada back. EJ arrived in the room and talked about the plan to wipe out Rafe’s memories of what happened to him. Rita wondered how Rafe could go back to his life, and EJ said they had to get rid of Arnold. EJ let her know that the plan wasn’t his idea. Arnold showed up and knocked Rafe out. Getting his job back as the DA would be hard for him. He might be able to do it without swapping them out. Rita left to take care of Arnold. Brady arrived at the police station to talk to Belle about Ava’s kidnapping and Rachel Blake’s arrest. He wanted to talk to Kristen, but Belle said that Kristen wasn’t arrested. They wanted to do everything by the book. Brady told Belle that EJ was involved in the kidnapping and needed to be arrested too. Belle had a hard time believing what Brady told her. He let her know that EJ arrived and was going to release Ava until Rachel talked to him. Brady thought Rachel had something on EJ. He got Belle to admit that EJ hasn’t changed. Brady warned her to leave him before it was too late. He’s linked to Kristen forever, but she could get away from EJ. Kristen showed up while Brady was talking to Belle. After Belle left to confront EJ, Kristen told Brady her side of the story. She thought their daughter was the reason why she found her mother. Kristen told him that her mother wasn’t mentally stable and dealt with enough. Brady said she could talk to her mother in the interrogation room. No one was in the interrogation room. Brady told her that he would wait for Kristen to get arrested. Kristen told him that wouldn’t work because their daughter was the one who lured Ava to Aremid. If Brady pushed for her arrest, they would lose their daughter forever.

Stephanie and Jada realized that if Arnold was alive, then he didn’t cheat with the stripper. Jada admitted that she slept with Shawn. Shawn came out of the shower and shocked Stephanie. Stephanie wondered if Jada just cheated on Rafe. Shawn explained what happened between them. Stephanie and Jada told him about Arnold. Shawn remembered him, but he died. Stephanie reminded him about what the DiMeras were capable of doing. Jada thought it was possible. If she knew about Arnold, she would have figured everything out sooner. Everything started before New Year’s. She thought EJ was trying to get revenge on her. Jada felt violated by what EJ did to her. Shawn suggested they find out if he was Arnold. Jada wondered what happened to Rafe. Shawn was going to take care of that. Jada felt like she failed Rafe. Gabi wanted Savannah out of the house, but Arnold told her that she was gone. Arnold tried to leave, but Gabi stopped him. She knew he wasn’t Rafe. Gabi demanded to know what he did with her brother. He said he was Rafe, but she knew he was Arnold. Arnold tried to gaslight her, but it didn’t work. She told him about her conversations with Alex and Stephanie. Gabi tried to slap him, but he grabbed her hand. She wanted him to prove he was Rafe by answering some questions. He got the questions wrong. Arnold tried to use the fact that he was in a coma to justify getting the questions wrong. Gabi told him that he had something in his hair and plucked it. She wanted to get a DNA test done. Belle stormed into EJ’s room, but Rafe was gone. She demanded to know what he did, but he acted like he didn’t know what she was talking about. Belle didn’t believe him. She wanted to know what Rachel Blake had over him. He didn’t answer her question. Belle told him that the truth would come out between Ava and Rachel Blake. She couldn’t believe she was a fool to get involved with him again. Gabi arrived at Stephanie’s place. She told Stephanie, Jada and Shawn about her conversation with Rafe. Shawn and Jada left to get answers. Rita arrived at the Hernandez house looking for Arnold. She told him that EJ was going to make him leave the country. Rita gave him what he needed and used her taser on him. Kristen reminded Brady that CPS warned them that they would lose Rachel forever if there was one more incident. She asked him if he wanted that. Gabi and Stephanie wondered why EJ would work with Arnold to get his job back. She was worried about her brother so she went to the hospital to get the DNA test done. Rafe woke up at his house wearing Arnold’s clothes. Jada and Shawn arrived and demanded to know where Rafe was.

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Kristen lets Brady know that Ava going after her would cause CPS to take Rachel from them. Brady said CPS would understand that she and her mother used Rachel. Kristen said CPS didn’t understand when they saw him before. She said they would lose Rachel unless what happened at Aremid stayed there. Kristen left to check on her mother. When Kayla went to Marlena’s office, Gabi came in and said Rafe was Arnold. She said EJ did it again. Marlena and Kayla remembered Arnold and what he did. Gabi was able to convince them that Arnold was back which explained his behavior. She said she needed Kayla’s help. When they were at the nurse’s station, Gabi said she could give her Arnold’s hair, but Kayla said she needed something to compare the DNA. It occurred to Kayla that Arnold may not have any relatives to compare the DNA against, but Rafe did. Kayla said it wouldn’t prove that it’s Arnold, but it would prove that it’s not Rafe. She said the lab was closed, but she would rush the results. Belle told EJ that she was done with him and was going to prosecute him. When he tried to flirt with her, she reminded him that Ava’s kidnapping was a serious matter. She said she was taking him down for it. After she finished talking to him, she went to talk to Marlena. She told Marlena that EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping and had to prosecute him. Belle said she should be glad it was just one crime. Marlena told her about Arnold being back. A shocked Belle wondered where Rafe was. Belle realized Rachel must have known and convinced EJ not to say anything about Ava. She let Marlena know that she could tell her that she was right. Marlena said people made mistakes. Belle said she chose to ignore the warning signs about EJ. She beat herself up for defending EJ to Shawn.

At the Hernandez, Rafe woke up on the kitchen table. Shawn and Jada came in and asked where Rafe was. Rafe said he didn’t remember anyone or anything. Shawn and Jada didn’t believe him. They accused him of being Arnold and was pretending to have amnesia so he wouldn’t be in trouble. When Jada asked where Rafe was, he said he didn’t know what she was talking about. Shawn arrested Rafe for suspicion of kidnapping. When they took Rafe to the station, Shawn thought Rafe may not be pretending, but Jada thought he was lying. He said he would talk to Rafe again. Jada was determined to find Rafe. Shawn said he would find out what’s going on. Before Jada left, she and Shawn talked about what they did. Shawn told her to focus on Rafe. Kristen went home and told EJ that she wasn’t able to see her mother. EJ wasn’t concerned about that. He let her know that Belle was there and was going to prosecute him as an accessory. Kristen said she made sure that Ava wouldn’t be a problem. She told him about the plan. Kristen said Ava may hate her, but she wouldn’t hurt Brady by making him lose his daughter. EJ wasn’t convinced that Ava would be concerned about Rachel. He asked if she thought Brady would be able to convince Ava to let it go. Kristen believed he would be able to convince Ava because she’s a mother. EJ let her know that Arnold was leaving Salem and Rafe was back at with his family. Kristen told him that the situation with Belle was getting to him. She apologized to him for getting him involved in this mess. EJ didn’t want to talk about Belle and was concerned about Rafe getting the right dosage. Brady went to the pub and told Ava that Kristen wasn’t arrested yet. He tried to convince her not to press charges against Kristen. Ava brought up what Kristen did to her and said she needed to be punished. Brady said Kristen did what she did to protect Rachel. Ava understood what he was saying but she wanted them to pay. Brady didn’t like the idea of Kristen and her mother getting away with what they did, but he had to protect his daughter. He asked her not to say anything. Shawn questioned Rafe, but he didn’t know what Shawn was talking about. Rafe told Shawn that he wanted a lawyer. Gabi went to Stephanie and Jada’s to tell them she was getting a DNA test done. Jada said Rafe pretended to have amnesia when she and Shawn confronted him. Gabi wondered how they were going to find Rafe.

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Bill wanted everyone to leave his office. When they left, he wondered if Dani felt better after trashing his office. Dani said she was getting there before she slapped him. Andre met with Nicole, Ted, and Kat. He was grateful that they saved him and wouldn’t let him fall and didn’t know how he could repay him. Chelsea told Naomi that she wanted to start a purse line with Kat. Bill wanted to know what Dani wanted. Dani said she wanted answers from him. She asked how he could bring his wh*re into her community. Bill said she wasn’t a wh*re. She wanted him to go somewhere other than Fairmont and reminded him that she was the reason why he wasn’t a lowly public servant. Bill wanted her to get over herself because he would be in the same position he was in. He said he made himself and brought her along for the ride. Leslie had lunch with Jan and Mona. They talked about Dani punching Leslie at the club. Jan said Vanessa found Dani throwing mugs on the floor. While they were talking, Leslie asked about Nicole. Mona said Ted loved her. Andre said Nicole, Ted, Kat, and Martin saved his life and would do anything for them. Naomi told Chelsea that she shouldn’t model if she didn’t want to do it. Chelsea credited their mother for why she had a career, but she wanted to do something she could control. Naomi told her there was nothing wrong with spreading her wings and not to worry about their mother’s approval. Chelsea said their mother was excited about being her manager. She said she felt guilty. Naomi said their mother was a survivor. She suggested that Chelsea create a distance of her own. Dani wanted to know why Bill wanted to hurt her. Bill said it wasn’t about her. He said it was about him needing Hayley. Bill said he fell in love with someone else. Dani said their marriage wasn’t perfect because he cheated on her more than once. She said she looked the other way because some men had trouble being faithful. Dani said she thought she had to do it to keep their family together. She asked why he left when he had it both ways. Bill said things changed and wanted her to move on and someday wish him and Hayley well. Dani said she wanted to put a curse on him. Bill warned her not to hit Hayley again. Dani said he couldn’t possibly hurt her more than he has. Bill said not to try him. Dani said she wasn’t afraid of him. On her way out, Dani warned Hayley that she hoped she got what was coming to her. When Dani got on the elevator, she cried.

Kat asked Andre about his life before he came home. Andre said he was in Bali. They talked about him losing both his parents and his career as a photographer. She told him that she and Chelsea were going to start their own business. Vernon and Anita talked about Bill wanting them to help Hayley. They talked about not wanting to roll the dice with Martin’s future. Vernon it was their problem. Anita asked if he ever thought about that night. He said he would do it over again and suggested they move forward with the plan. Bradley talked to Martin about his dreams. He said Martin’s dreams were about something he wanted to block out. Martin didn’t want to talk about it. While they were talking, Martin said he was summoned for a meeting at his grandparents’ house. Chelsea thanked Naomi for her advice. They got a message about a family meeting. The rest of the Duprees got summoned to the Duprees house. Dani ran into Vanessa while she was role playing. When Zeke left, Dani talked to her about confronting Bill and how it didn’t help her. She said she was going to Paris. While she was talking, she got an alert to meet at her parents’ house. She said if Bill did one more thing to disrespect her, she couldn’t be responsible for her actions. Naomi told Chelsea that she was upset with their father and Hayley for what they did to Dani. Chelsea said she was glad she didn’t live near them so she wouldn’t have to see them. Naomi couldn’t believe the things Bill did in the past, but loved him. Now she couldn’t stand to look at him after what he did to their mother. Chelsea was shocked that she felt that way since they were always close. Naomi said they weren’t close anymore and said she didn’t have a father. Hayley told Bill that she missed her friend and she knew he missed his daughter. Bill said things would work out. Hayley said she hoped she was worth what he lost. Bill said she put love back in his heart and wouldn’t be sorry that he chose her. Everyone showed up at the Dupree house. Martin asked Nicole if there was anything he could do to help Dani. Nicole said he could be a voice for her. Dani announced that she was going to Paris, but Vernon said that wouldn’t do. She said she had to get away because of the wedding. Anita said the Duprees would be attending the wedding. Dani refused to go. Nicole wanted to know why they had to go to the wedding. Anita said they didn’t hide from anyone. Dani asked if they wanted her to support her ex-husband’s marriage. Martin said it was to make Bill and Hayley uncomfortable. Dani didn’t care what happened to her and refused to go to the wedding. Vernon told Dani that he wouldn’t make her do something for no reason. He said he couldn’t tell her why and wanted her to do it for him. Dani said she hated it but if it was important to him, she would be there. When Dani left, Anita asked if she agreed. Vernon said she did, but feels betrayed because of them. Anita said they would make it right with Dani but they did what they needed to do. Naomi and Chelsea checked on Dani and asked if she was going to be okay. Dani said Bill got to her parents. The girls said they would make the wedding a disaster. Dani appreciated them supporting her. They said they had her back. Leslie ran Nicole’s assistant Laura off the road.

 

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Chelsea and Kat talked about Dani and how she was in the house all night. She said everything was eating away at Dani and she would take it out on her. Dani, Nicole, and Vanessa met at the club. Vanessa was shocked that their parents wanted them at Bill’s wedding. Nicole said Dani would have all the support she could stand. While they were talking, Hayley showed up to talk to Dani. Dani agreed to talk to her. Bill went to see Naomi. Naomi wanted to know what he wanted. He said he wanted respect from his daughter. She said he didn’t deserve her respect. Bill said she used to think he hung the moon. Naomi said that was before Hayley came along. Hayley wanted Dani to forgive her and would wait forever for it to happen. She wanted to find a way to be civil. Dani said it wasn’t her job to make things easy for her. She said she was going to make sure Hayley moves as far as possible. When Hayley didn’t have anything else to say, Dani said she would see her around the neighborhood before she walked away. Mona talked to Lesley about Laura and how she was late for work. Lesliesaid she was probably with her boyfriend. Mona said she’s never late. Bill told Naomi that relationships didn’t always work. Naomi said she didn’t forgive him because he slept with her best friend. Bill said his shortcomings as a man didn’t affect his daughters. He said he wanted to make things right with them. Naomi said she wasn’t interested in what he had to say. As far as she was concerned, her father was dead. Nicole went to see Mona and found out Laura wasn’t there. While they were talking, Ted called and told her Laura was hurt. Dani went to Chelsea’s photo shoot. She talked to Andre about Bill keeping her from being a famous model. Naomi said Bill didn’t deserve her forgiveness after what he did to the family with Hayley. She said instead of letting her mother heal, he was bringing Hayley to her doorstep. Naomi called him a cliche. Bill said he loved Hayley and was sorry his family was hurt. He asked if he was expected to stay in a loveless marriage. Naomi said it wasn’t about the marriage. It was about throwing it in her mother’s face by bringing her in the same town. Bill said he wanted to give Hayley the best and thought people would get over it. Naomi couldn’t believe she wanted to be like him and called him disgusting. She wanted to know where his respect was when he was unzipping his pants. Bill reprimanded her for talking to her like the way she was. Naomi reminded him that he came to her so if he didn’t like what was being said, he could walk away.

Laura told Ted that Nicole needed her. Nicole went to see Laura. Ted said what happened to her and said she had to be out for several weeks. Laura said she couldn’t be gone that long. Nicole said she didn’t have a choice and wanted to know what happened. Laura told them about the accident. Ted said it was attempted murder. Laura said she didn’t have any enemies. Mona told Leslie that someone tried to hurt Laura. Hayley showed up at Bill’s office for a surprise celebration. Dani gave Chelsea a hard time at the photo shoot. Chelsea talked to Kat about hating the job and how Dani treats her like her opinions don’t matter. Laura talked to Ashley about the accident and how she thought she was dead. She told Ashley that the bike came out of nowhere. Nicole and Ted came back and told Laura that she was set up to go to his clinic. Laura apologized to Nicole. Leslie wanted to know what Mona was going to do without Laura. Mona said she would have to go to a temp agency. Leslie suggested that  Eva do the job. Mona liked the idea and wanted to set up an interview. Andre suggested that Dani stay out of the way of Chelsea’s photo shoot. Dani said she was Chelsea’s manager and needed to be there. Andre said she was taking the fun out of the shoot. Dani agreed that he was right but wondered what she should do. He told her to have fun. When the shoot was over, Andre said he was there to help. Dani invited him to have a drink with her. Chelsea and Kat celebrated the photo shoot and how well it went. Naomi, Jacob, Ashley, and Derek met for drinks. Ashley asked if Naomi was ready for the wedding. Naomi talked about Bill demanding respect from her. She said she was going to hold Bill accountable for what he’s done. At the party, Hayley apologized for hurting people, but she wasn’t sorry about being with Bill. She said she couldn’t wait to be his wife. Dani told Andre that he made Chelsea feel good about herself. While they were talking, Dani told him she was going to the wedding. She said her parents wanted her to go and asked if he was summoned. Andre said he wasn’t told about the wedding. While he was talking, he flirted with her. Ashley talked to everyone about someone hitting Laura off the road. Naomi couldn’t believe it and wanted to represent Laura. Ashley talked to them about her insecurities of being a nurse. Dani talked to Andre about walking away from her career. Andre said Bill was a fool to walk away from a fine woman and asked her to dance. While they were dancing, they kissed each other and went into the bedroom. They made love.

 

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 Okay, Chels, here we go. So here I am getting ready for an Ebony fashion shoot. I know how much you guys love BTS glimpses. So Kat and I will be popping on and off to preview a few looks. Okay, back later.

I’m still in disbelief. Did last night actually happen? The Grants ordering us to dad and Haley’s wedding? Please tell me that I imagined it. It feels so bad for Aunt Dani. She just keeps getting blindsided. You worried about her? I’m worried about me. When Naomi and I left her last night, she was okay, relatively speaking, but she’s been in that house all by herself all night.

Probably couldn’t even sleep. Everything’s just eating away at her. She’s gonna come in here totally trippin and take it all out on me. You watch. Nothing that I do will be right.

I was shocked. I tell you, shocked. First, because I’m pretty sure the legendary Anita Dupree has never once called me. But when I realized why she reached out, I almost fell out of my chair. Did I hear right? Your parents are asking the community to show up at Bill and Hayley’s wedding at your request? How does that even happen?

Dani’s putting the girls first. Naomi and Chelsea are Bill’s daughters. Naturally, he wants them at his wedding. Dani didn’t want them to be there alone, considering all the complications, so she decided to go with. Wow, Dani, I’m impressed. We do what we must. The good news is Fairmont Crest is happy to turn out for the cause, especially the women.

Dani will have all the support she can stand. I am so proud of you, sissy. Mm, mm, mm, mm. Incoming.

Sorry to interrupt. Easy fix. Keep it moving. I was hoping we could talk. Just for a minute.

Why not?

Ashley! How’s it going with the new job? Busy. I can’t talk. Dr. Richardson wants me in a patient room. Okay, just confirming tonight. Yeah, looking forward. Same. Okay, bye.

When you weren’t at your office, I figured I’d find you here. Place you come to hear yourself think.

What do you want? A little respect for my daughter to start. Or was that asking too much? You don’t deserve my respect. If you ever did. Now, for me to hear you say that, that really saddens me. It does. You used to think your dad hung the moon. The way my little girl loved me, that was the best feeling I ever had.

Right until Hailey came along.

You tell me what has to happen for us to coexist. I’m willing to do whatever it takes. You can’t possibly expect me to believe you give a damn about me or my feelings. I do care, Dani. I’d like nothing better than for you to find forgiveness in your heart for me. Now, I realize that can’t happen overnight, and I’m good with however long it takes.

But in the meantime, we’re here, behind these gates. If we could just find a way to be Not Prince, but Sybil. It is not my job to make things pleasant or easy for you, Hayley. In fact, I intend to actively look for ways to make you want to move as far away from Fairmont Crest as possible. Anything else? No.

Good. See you around the neighborhood.

Dani handled that well, right? Haley’s still standing. I know, my sister. Something tells me this is the calm before a really bad storm.

Laura, oh my god. I was so worried about you. Worried? What’s going on? It’s Laura. She hasn’t come in yet and I can’t get a hold of her. Well, I’m sure it’s nothing to be concerned about. I mean, she and the boyfriend are relatively new, right? So they’re probably just having a little morning delight. No, Laura is responsible.

If she was going to be late, she would have called. I’m afraid something awful has happened. Life’s been lifing so much lately. You and I haven’t connected for a while. Oh, I know. I’ve been meaning to reach out. Hubby and I keep missing each other. Our schedules don’t seem to be sinking lately. Too busy, people.

It happens. Diego, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about arranging a workout series. Absolutely. Just let me know a good day and time for you. Great. I’ll contact you in the next day or so. Looking forward to it.

Right? That guy is fine. Makes me want to sign up for a series of my own. You’re grown. Gone and married and you’ve never been naive. You know how relationships evolve. People fall in love, they fall out. Situations that once worked, they become untenable. Untenable? Yeah. You know what’s untenable? You sleeping with your daughter’s best friend.

When you did that, you not only betrayed mom, you betrayed me. So no, I don’t forgive you. Okay, look, I realize I’m far from perfect, okay? And I haven’t always been thoughtful or kind, but my shortcomings as a man and a husband have nothing to do with the way I love my daughters. Nothing. I want to make things right with you and your sister.

That’s why I came looking for you. To at least make a start at getting us back on track. Well then you made this trip for nothing. Look, I’m not interested in your justifications for what’s inexcusable. As a matter of fact, I’m not interested in anything you have to say. As far as I’m concerned, my father is dead.

I got your text. What’s this about Laura? As you can see, she’s still not here. You know her. Laura is never late, certainly without giving me a heads up. She’s not answering her phone? Straight to voicemail. That is concerning. Oh, that’s Ted. Hey. I’m at the hospital with Lauren. She’s been hurt.

Yes, girl! Oh my god, you look amazing. You are killing it right now.

I’m not loving the hair. I do. In fact, I posted about how dope it is. It needs adjusting.

Better.

You must have been something to see when you were queen of the runway. Huh? I mean, those photos tell some of the tale. But in the flesh, walking that wall, slinging the hair? Oh, be still my heart. Honey, I wasn’t just a star, I was a meteor. With years to go, I could have been bigger than Naomi Campbell and Beverly Johnson put together.

Then Bill Hamilton walked into my life. May he burn forever in the hottest corner of hell.

If your intentions were to hurt me with those words, you succeeded. Listen, I’m just telling you how things are. You don’t deserve my forgiveness. Not after the casual way you blew up what was left of this family. And for what? A conniving little slut who couldn’t keep her legs closed? And instead of belatedly showing some consideration and class, letting wounds and hearts heal, you’re planting Haley on mom’s doorstep.

What kind of sorry excuse does that to the woman he promised to love? You had a whole life with mom, and you just toss her aside because someone younger came along? You are the oldest, most disgusting cliche in the book. Okay, look, I know everybody hates hearing it, but I’m gonna say it as often as it takes to sink in.

I love Haley. Okay? And I’m sorry my family was hurt, but what, you’d rather I stay with your mother in a loveless situation? Isn’t that more disgusting? Oh my God, you don’t get it, do you? It’s not about ending the marriage. It’s about you flaunting Haley in mom’s face. Getting married at the country club, dad.

Living in Fairmont Crest. It’s deliberate cruelty, and I wanted you to be better than that, but oh well. Look, Haley has her heart set on the country club, alright? She hasn’t had a lot in life and I want to make up for that. And frankly, I don’t see any reason we shouldn’t make a home in a community that I lived in for decades.

Yes, emotions are raw right now. Yeah. But after enough time has gone by, everyone will adjust. Because that’s what you decided. The great and powerful Bill Hamilton.

I can’t believe I ever looked up to you. Or wanted to be like you. You are despicable. You’re cold and arrogant and selfish. And you have the nerve to come here bleeding about respect. Where was your respect for your family where you were unzipping your pants for Haley? Hey, hey, don’t you talk to me that way.

You like it or not. I am very much alive, and I’m still your father. I’ll talk to you however I please. I didn’t seek you out. If you don’t like your reception, you can turn around and walk away.

Okay, MRI looks clean. And then there’s this. Good. Make those notes. Yep. You got it. Alright, thank you. Yep. Thanks. Laura. Going to be just fine. Okay.

I don’t have time for this. Nicole needs me and I’m planning a trip to Mau. Unfortunately, you won’t be traveling soon. It’s a bummer, but Maui will be there. Your recovery has to come first. Laura, is she alright? Displaced fracture. We’ll get her over to my clinic, free of charge, of course. I’ll call the North, though, to do the surgery.

Then, she can recover there. Listen, I’m incredibly grateful for you guys. But I can’t be out of commission right now. You said six to eight weeks? That’s impossible. It looks like you don’t have a choice. What in the world happened? I was driving home, and out of nowhere there was a motorcycle behind me with the tide beams on.

I couldn’t see, and I tried to gain some distance, but it stayed on top of me. Finally, I lost control, and I crashed.

It sounds like someone deliberately tried to hurt you. Sounds like attempted murder. That doesn’t make any sense. Who would try to kill me? I don’t, I don’t have any enemies or anything that anybody would want that badly. I’ll call Naomi’s husband. Jacob’s robbery homicide now. Maybe he’ll find out who did this.

Hey, have you heard from Laura? She’s in the hospital. Oh my god. Some lunatic ran her off the road and didn’t even stop. Oh, that’s awful. Laura could have been killed. Oh, I mean, she’s gonna be okay, right? Yes, but there’s surgery and a long recovery ahead of her. She’ll be out of commission for weeks. Aw, poor kid.

Well, not to minimize it, but like you said, it could be worse. I just don’t understand who would want to hurt that sweet girl. Oh, well. Times like these, people are seriously nuts.

You’re late. Bill’s been yelling for his number one paralegal. Well, I wasn’t scheduled for a meeting or anything. He must have forgotten. Possible. We thought that was going on. Um, Bill’s office? Yes. Okay. Congratulations! Gotcha! What is all this? A celebration of love. Yours and Bill’s for each other. And ours for the two of you.

Surprise, baby. Thank you, baby. You’re welcome. Oh my god, Oh my god. For me? Yes. It’s good. Chelsea, can you spare some energy? Is that too much to ask? Chelsea’s fine. You don’t need energy for test shots. Uh, I’m just checking the lighting. Thank you. This isn’t my first shoot, Mom. I know when to dial it up. Give me some movement.

Shoes have gotta go. Why? I want to see a longer leg. Kat, grab the higher heel, will you? Actually, I like the ones I’m wearing. They’re great with the outfit and they’re comfortable. You can be comfortable at home. Change shoes, please.

I knew she would be like this. Making me feel like I’m three. Like my opinion matters less than zero. You see why I hate this stupid job? It erases me. The woman that I am. Love you. Love you more. How is Dave? Your boyfriend? Yeah. He’s on his way now. He just found out I’m here. Good. You probably could really use him right now.

Such a thing to have gone through. I can’t imagine how terrified you must have been. I’m still shaking.

I just thought for sure I was dead. It’s okay, let it out.

It’s okay. That bike literally came out of nowhere. It just happened so fast. I was blinded. All of the arrangements are made. Check into the clinic anytime. This is just so above and beyond. I don’t, I don’t know how to say thank you. You just did. You are extended family, Laura. We are happy to help you. I just, I still can’t believe it.

I am so sorry, Nicole. There is absolutely nothing that you need to apologize for. It is not your fault some maniac tried to run you off the road. You were just saying how busy you and Laura have been with Nicole’s various projects. What are you going to do without her? I have to hire someone from the temp agency.

As a matter of fact, I need to get on that ASAP. Oh, okay. Well, hey, let me know if there’s anything I can do. Thanks, Liz. Absolutely. Mona, wait. I had a thought. What about Eva? What about her? Well, I know you’re not aware, but Eva has mad computer skills, and she’s very quick, organized, and she can even do hair, if needed.

Just let me know if, uh, you’d like her to step in for Laura. I mean, if that’s something you would consider. Are you kidding? Eva would be a godsend. She’s professional, personable, and I know Nicole would like her. Eva would really love that. It would be so good for her. I mean, she’s been at a crossroads in her career path.

lately and being exposed to Nicole and all the things she does will definitely give her some clarity. That sounds like a solution all the way around. If Eva has any assistance skills, or if she’s at least willing to develop them, that could make my life a whole lot easier. Tell her to call me. We’ll set up an interview.

I would be happy to do that.

I have a suggestion. Uh huh. Now if this offends you, feel free to put me in my place and forget I ever brought it up. Okay. I think you should sit this one out. The shoot? Yes. I am Chelsea’s manager. It is my job to supervise and guide her. I get that, but actually what you’re doing is soaking all the fun out of the process.

I guess I see your point. Yeah. Well, what am I supposed to do? Enjoy it.

I need attention, turn your head my way I’m gonna rack it up on the runway I’ll entertain you Sunday to Sunday Get them all watching like Hey, whoa Yeah, yeah, watch me

Was fantastic. You killed that, Chelsea. Thanks. And thank you, Andre. I actually had fun. Me too. It was awesome watching you work. You got something special. Like your mother. You did great, Chell. Thanks, Mom. Aren’t you the man of the hour? Turning a budding disaster into a good time had by all. What can I say?

It’s a gift. No, seriously, I’m just here to help however I can. Well, if you mean that, I could seriously use a distraction. Why don’t you hang around after the girls leave, have a drink with me. Let me think about that. That can definitely happen.

The fashion shoot was a big hit. 20, 000 comments and over 50k likes so far. Ooh, that should translate to some nice sales. All in all, this was a better day than I expected. Thank God for Andre. Right? I cannot wait to see those shoots. They’ll be amazing. Andre was phenomenal and you, you were truly awesome.

Ebony Magazine will be thrilled. To a job well done, cousin. Thank you.

That’s good. You’re wearing the necklace we got you. I love it. Thanks again, you guys. It looks nice. I knew it would. This is good. Being here together, it feels familiar and normal in a week that has been anything but. How are you hanging? You ready for tomorrow? As I’ll ever be. I saw him today. Bill? He tracked me down in the park, wanting to mend fences, demanding respect.

I told him my father’s dead to me, so Ouch. Bill Hamilton expects everyone to just dust themselves off and get on with accepting Hayley and him are together like it’s no big deal. Well, I’m not doing that. I’m going to hold Bill Hamilton accountable for the pain he caused with my very last breath. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you what a lucky man you are.

Oh, no kidding. Haley’s one hell of a catch. Yeah, you never lie. Of course, Dani was no slouch either. Especially back when you met her, back in the modeling days. Ha! Man, there’s nothing wrong with going new and improved. Keeps the old juices flowing. Look, if that’s your politically incorrect way of saying you’re happy for me, I’ll take it.

Can I have everyone’s attention, please? I’m not ordinarily the one to make speeches, but I have something I want to say. Do not annoy your mommy. You can do or say whatever you want. This man, this man has changed my life. No, better than that. Bill has given me a life. One that I never dreamed possible. Full of love and laughter.

Work that I’m proud of and the people in this room who have become my friends. I now have abundance. And it’s all because of you, Bill. This journey hasn’t been smooth. People who didn’t deserve it were hurt and I am genuinely sorry about that. But what I will never be sorry for is what I found with you.

Or the future that we’re walking into. Together. I love you now, beyond reason. And I can’t wait to be your wife! Cheers! Cheers! Cheers! There we go! Yes! I can’t get over how amazing you were with Chelsea. She can be a real sourpuss. You lit her up. Yeah, um. I got the advantage of working at a distance. Makes it easy.

Well, she actually enjoyed herself. And so did I. Thank you. We both needed that. It’s been a rough road, huh? Just when I think it can’t get any worse, it does. Seems I will be going to the wedding tomorrow night. Okay, now that I’m surprised by. Surprise me too. That’s what my parents want. You haven’t been summoned?

No. I am related through my uncle’s side of the family. So not a Dupree by blood or by extension. Lucky you. A man can’t hope. Andre Richardson. Are you coming on to me? Could be. Is it working?

I think I’m gonna go. It’s been a long day. Coming? I think I’m gonna stay for a while. Me leaving you? That’s different. Gotta shake things up every now and then. Sure, I can stay a little longer. I’m good. Go. Love you. Love you. Are you alone? Not anymore. Did you hear from Dr. Richardson today? About Laura? Mm hmm.

Yeah, I did. Aunt Nicole’s assistant, Laura? What? What happened? Motorcycle versus vehicle. Hit and run. Are you serious? Can you believe it? Some crazy person ran Laura off the road. Dr. Richardson brought me onto her case. Is she alright? Need surgery. For a leg fracture. Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. Listen, if you find the perp, let me know.

I’d be happy to represent Laura in a civil action. At least get her compensated, you know? Can we go back a little? You’re being assigned to patients already? I don’t know if I was assigned as much as I was the first nurse Dr. Richardson saw when he walked off the elevator. Or, come with me, Ethan. I want you on this.

But still I loved being used, and I think I made Laura feel a little better. Okay, so your first few days have gone well? They’ve been eye opening, in a horrifying kind of way. Um, please explain. Yes. I’m a good student. I aced all my tests, but this isn’t school or hypotheticals. This is real patients with real illnesses and injuries like Lara.

What I do, how quickly I react, can literally mean the difference between life and death. It’s sobering. Being a firefighter is like that. But you are naturally fearless. Me, I’m suddenly petrified. I’m starting to wonder if I Made a mistake. I mean, maybe nursing isn’t the profession for me after all. No.

You’ve had this calling since you were a kid. You answered it, and now you’re there because you’re supposed to be. Of course it’s scary. Big things are. But you need to trust your gut and don’t overthink. That’ll just freeze you up. You already have all the information that you need. You just have to apply it.

Girl, listen to your man. He speaks nothing but truth. Derek can always talk me off the ceiling. I love you, babe. I love you, too. Wait, you said you had news? Yes. So I finally got assigned a permanent partner. Oh, good. Well, at least until he retires next year, but I’ll take whatever time with him I can get.

Marcel Malone is the most brilliant homicide detective ever. I mean, he’s forgotten things that most of us will never even learn. And I’m sure your police chief father had nothing to do with putting you together. Well, if he did, I’m grateful for it. Now, Malone, he’s an arrogant jerk, but you can’t put a price on his knowledge and experience, you know?

Guys, excuse me, excuse me, everybody, everybody, uh, look. Haley and I want to thank you all for honoring us with all your good wishes. They have been scarce lately, so this celebration meant a lot to both of us. You guys are the best. Like, I was starting to feel like people weren’t happy for us. Seriously consider eloping to Vegas at once.

Wait, and cheat me out of a night at the Fairmont Crest Country Club? Girl, you better think again. Well, Bill talked me out of it, and I’m so glad he did. We may not have the full house that I dreamed up for my wedding, but our guests will genuinely wish us well. And that’s the way to start a marriage. And on that note, guys, this party is over.

We gotta get our beauty sleep for the big day tomorrow. Oh my God. It just hit me. We’re getting married tomorrow! Congratulations! guys so much. This shot is incredible. I had the opportunity to work with some amazing photographers. I’m talking about you. How you leap right off of the frame. So vibrant, so alive.

You know what I love most? The power I felt when I was on the runway or in front of a camera. It was like nothing I’d ever felt before. Certainly not since. And I wasn’t done. I just, uh, I just walked away. Bill Hamilton is a fool. Look at you. Then. Now. You’re magnificent. Lioness. And dare I say, one of the sexiest women I’ve ever laid eyes on.

That’s high praise from Caesar. Dance with me. Here? Now? Right now.

Oh! Watch your feet.

Got moves. Got moves. Love my little fingertips. On the other hand, I’m going to go in and land it.

How did I What happened? You fell asleep in the middle of Jacob’s down. Aww. Been out ever since. Seriously? I talked everyone’s ear off about my stupid insecurities and then when someone else tried to get a word in, I crashed? You were adorable. Ugh. And obviously exhausted, so I’m gonna go. I thought you’d get some sleep.

Not so fast, mister.

Strangely enough, I’m getting a second wind.

Oh my god, stop. So what can I do to make you feel better about tomorrow? Just, just stay close. Damn, woman, you drive a hard bargain. Stop. Ugh, I’m just glad it’ll be over soon. I will never have to think about Bill Hamilton and Hayley Lawson ever again. You know your father’s not gonna let you go that easily.

He doesn’t get to say. He made his choice and that was Hayley. Don’t have to live with the consequences. But you know I’m here for you, babe.

I can’t wait for our wedding night. It’s going to be so special. Yeah? Mm hmm. Do tell. Got a little something planned. Guaranteed to blow your mind. Oh. Mm hmm. Well, I happen to be available right now. Down boy. When we leave here, that’ll be the last you see of me until I’m walking down the aisle. Since when did you become a traditionalist?

Well, I only plan on getting married once, so I don’t want to tempt fate by ignoring the rules. Well, speaking of tradition, Caroline told me I was responsible for one. But, you know what an overachiever I am, I handled two. Oh. I was going to make a big presentation at the party, but I decided that this was a private moment.

Okay. Oh,

I never owned anything so gorgeous. You see what I did there? Yeah. Something new and blue covered. Come on, let’s make sure it fits. Okay. Left wrist, I think. Oh,

it’s beautiful. I love it. And I love you. Come here.

You know, your life is all wrong. Tell me about it. Seriously, you should be honored, valued, worshipped for the goddess you are, not tossed aside for some pale imitation. You are starting to be very good for my ego. Well, go with it. Put yourself in my hands. Forget about Bill. Even if it’s for one night. Let me remind you of who you were in those photos.

Who you still are. I’m

giving you this chance now. To give me all the love that you can now. Caught up in emotions. Caught up. Oh, you got me. Caught up in emotions. Caught up. Oh, baby. Caught up in emotions. Caught up. Oh, you got me. Caught up in emotions. You caught up in my feelings. I give you the key to my heartbeat. Free to go exploring if you want, baby.

Take a hit of this and we can talk now. We on a whole nother level. We know about. Yeah.

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Huh. I was definitely not expecting that. Neither was I. Are you sorry? I’m not sure. Hey, my boy. Sorry to interrupt. Um… Something’s come up. What’s going on? Sharon’s missing again. What? How is that possible? And it’s not just Sharon this time. Phyllis is missing, too. Oh, my God. What has Phyllis done now? [banging on door] [Phyllis sighing] We have to stay alive. That’s the goal. Apparently. It’s stupid. You know, it wouldn’t be terrible if you could offer something a little more constructive. All right, fine. Hey! Hello? Hello? So you tell us that we have to play a game to stay alive and then you go silent. What the hell? What’s happening? What do we have to do? Tell us. How do we win? How do we get out of here, freak? Maybe you should go a little easier on the insults. Why? Because I’m going to hurt its feelings? I don’t care. I don’t want to be friends. I just have to figure out how to get out of here. We need answers! This is ridiculous. Do you have a better idea? Yeah. To hell with whoever’s behind this. We need to figure out a way out of here together. That’s how we win the damn game. I hope you don’t think I was pushing. That was my fault. I kissed you. I mean, I’m not complaining. I… I keep talking about needing space, and wanting to take things slow, and then what do I do? I kiss you and get carried away. Hey, again, no complaints. Well, um… I’m not a fan of mixed messages, so I’m sorry. Okay, well, how about we settle on agreeing this was a lovely evening? [Chelsea sighing] That is a fact. You put so much effort into everything, and dinner was delicious. Yeah, and I think that we can agree that this was nothing more than a simple dinner, as promised, and we’re navigating it perfectly, kiss included. Agreed. Um, it’s just that kiss. I don’t want to give you the wrong idea. I still can’t move quickly. I’m still trying to come to terms with everything, moving in here, what’s going on with us, this, you know, feeling the pull, but not wanting to repeat the mistakes of the past. Look, and that’s why we go at your pace. Okay? I don’t ever want to rush you. I’m never going to push you to make a decision that you’re not comfortable with. This? It’s what we want it to be and we’ve got plenty of time to get there. You made me feel really special tonight. Well, that was the plan. I’m not just talking about dinner, or the wine and the food, how beautiful everything was. It’s how thoughtful you were. Deciding to have dinner here instead of going out where there would be all these eyes on us. I hadn’t even considered that. That would have made me so nervous, but… you thought of every detail down to what would make me most comfortable. Well, I know you. We know each other pretty well and keep learning things about each other, which I think is good. That gives me hope. Hope is good? [Chelsea chuckling] It’s not just about hope. It also makes me excited for the future. At your pace, when we get there. Careful. You’re going to make me want to kiss you again. Well, I wouldn’t turn you down. But the whole going slow thing, I want to honor that. To us. From surviving our worst selves to finding our best selves. Hopefully together. I think we’re off to a great start. So do I. You know what I said about being brave? None of this would have happened if you didn’t take a chance.

On your cooking?

[Adam laughing] On me. On knowing me. What I’ve done in my past. What I’m capable of. And you still accepted my invitation. You are capable of so much, Adam. Compassion. Honesty. Well, maybe that’s what’s different this time. Is we’re being honest about our feelings. Where things stand. We’re listening. Compromising.

It’s like we’re grown-ups.

ADAM: Mm? Mm-hmm. Sounds like a pretty good foundation to build on. If that’s what you want. I think I’m ready to try. Phyllis hasn’t done anything, Mom. Is it possible that Sharon did something to Phyllis? I mean, I– I know she seems to have been doing well, but maybe she was triggered by something and she’s gone off the deep end again. No, Sharon’s back on track. She’s on her meds. She’s doing her therapy. She’s very excited about her work at Cassidy First. Yes, but she’s missing, and so is Phyllis. You can’t believe that that’s a coincidence, son. Mom, until I have an actual fact that tells me otherwise, I just gotta wait and see. Well, how long has it been since they’ve been last heard from? Phyllis invited Daniel and Summer to breakfast, but she stood them up. They haven’t seen or talked to her in like 24 hours. And Sharon? I was supposed to meet Sharon at Crimson Lights, but she didn’t show either. Mariah called in to Cassidy First. Sharon never showed up to work. You consider involving the police? Summer’s talked to Chance. He’s looking into it, unofficially. I just hope that this is some kind of strange misunderstanding or coincidence. I mean, to think it could be something else is just too frightening. How do you propose we find a way out of here? We tried that before. It didn’t work, remember? [jazz music playing] SHARON: That song again. I know that I know it from somewhere, but where? Are you sure you don’t recognize it? I’m trying to place how I know it, and I just can’t. It has to be a part of the game. It’s a song that means something to both of us, but what? You know what? I can’t do this. I won’t. I don’t think we have a choice. I have been messed with enough, Phyllis. I have been drugged, framed, kidnapped, and I won’t let that happen again. I’m losing control of my life like that, so whatever game it is that this freak thinks he can force us to play, I’m out. PHYLLIS: Okay. Just know, whoever that is, they can see us and they can hear us at all times, okay? So what? I think we have to play along. We have to. That’s the only way out of here. Makes sense. Okay, we’re in. MODULATED VOICE: Excellent decision. Let’s play. [Chelsea sighing] You didn’t have to clean up. Oh, it’s the least I can do after you made me that incredible meal. Well, your reward. Oh. Mm. Mm. Delicious.

Wow. Shall we?

Yeah.

So, the house, your room.

Mm-hmm. Or should I say your wing? Is there anything you want changed? You know, art, wallpaper, curtains, paint? I’m good. Well, whatever you want. I’m– I’m good. I want you to feel comfortable. There is something I would like. Name it. Um… to know if you’re really over Sally. Oh. Okay. Because if there’s anything there, Adam, anything at all, even the smallest flicker… There’s not even a flicker of a flicker. Are you sure? I’m positive. But it– it doesn’t seem like you are. Billy and I were able to work through things, reach a decent place. I don’t feel like you and Sally have come to find that same peace. So, I need to know before I potentially open my heart up to you again. I can’t let it get shattered because you’re still not fully over your ex. Yeah. I’m not ready to assume anything is wrong at this point, but if there is something that we need to be concerned about, I want to be prepared, which is why I’m here. Dad, some extra help from your ranch security team wouldn’t hurt. Anytime you need them, you let me know. Thanks, Dad. I appreciate it. We’ll get to the bottom of this. I promise you. I just want to find Sharon and Phyllis so everyone can put all this fear and worry behind them. Okay, you got us. We’re playing the game. We agreed. It’s only fair that you should tell us who we’re playing against. What’s your name? MODULATED VOICE: My identity doesn’t matter. It matters to us. Please. MODULATED VOICE: It has no bearing on the game. Okay, fine, fine. Just tell us, what is the object? How do we win? MODULATED VOICE: First things first. Go to the safe. Can’t. What? There’s this birthday card. I mean, what’s the significance? It’s neither one of our birthdays. Is it your birthday? Is this your idea of a party? [feedback blaring] Turn off the mic. Great way to offend him. Well, at least we have something to go on. We’re one step closer to getting out of here. This is all we have. It’s a riddle. I don’t get it. What is this, Batman? I mean… Well, we found it on the safe. What are the odds that the answer will give us the code to open the safe? What is the riddle? “I’m 18 away from Independence Day.” And that’s it? What the hell? Independence Day? Independence from our captivity or Independence Day literally? Like, the Fourth of July? What’s 18 days away from July 4th? Which direction? Um, do you know what? I saw a calendar over here. Hold on. Maybe there’s a clue in here. Okay, here, take that. If we count backwards… from July 4th, it’s June 16th. There’s nothing here. If we go forward. Well, then we’ll get to… July 22nd. [jazz music playing] Hm. The music again. Maybe the music is somehow connected to this date. July 22nd, Sharon. What are you thinking? [safe beeping] I promise you that there is zero threat of you getting burned. Sally is the past. I’m looking forward. Hopefully with you. And there is nothing that means more to me than that possibility. So even if we never did anything more than live under the same roof and co-parent our son, even then… you still couldn’t see yourself getting back together with her? There’s no future for Sally and me. Okay, the one thing that we can absolutely agree on is that. I mean, too much has happened. You sound wistful. Not at all. I mean, there’s just… There’s regret. I understand. I understand. I get it. I felt the same way about Billy. And even though our breakup was my fault, I always– Wait, wait, wait. No. Stop right there. We were both responsible. We allowed that night to happen. For whatever reason. And what was that reason? We were raw over what was happening with Connor, and we turned to each other. Yeah, I mean, that was the official explanation, but what about the other possibility? And what’s that? Maybe us coming together that night wasn’t as innocent and random as we let ourselves believe. Boom.

SHARON: Wait!

What? What? That could be booby-trapped. That could be set to explode. Oh, like you care if I go up in smoke? Well, I never thought I’d be saying this, but you’re all I have, Phyllis. Oh, that’s so sweet, Sharon. Don’t get used to it. If we’re going to find a way out of here, it’s gonna take both of us. Yeah, we both know I’m the brains of this operation, so.

Really?

Yeah, that’s a joke. Well, this is self-explanatory. How did you, uh, how’d you do that, figure out the code? July 22nd, 2013. 7-2-2-1-3. How’d you figure out the year? Oh, Sharon, seriously? It’s the date that is seared into my brain. It’s the night that we had that fight at the MS charity event when you tried to kill me. I didn’t try to kill you. You pushed me down a flight of stairs. It put me in a coma and you left me to die. I didn’t push you. We were struggling, you lost your balance and you fell. It wasn’t intentional. All right, keep telling yourself that.

It’s the truth.

PHYLLIS: It doesn’t matter. Obviously, our gameskeeper, he wants us to remember that date for some reason. The song. The song was playing at the event while we were fighting. Whatever this is, it’s about us. Our past, our history. Oh, good God, the game is about us. [Phyllis sighing] That’s it. Whoever is behind that speaker, he knows us. He knows our relationship. Sharon, we are the game. The game is about us. But what’s the end game? Maybe this is it. We figured out the code to the safe. Oh, well, I figured out the code to the safe. And this is our reward. Phones to call for help so we can get out of here. Game over. No, it just seems, whoever that is, they went to so much trouble. I mean, this place, the music, the setup. I mean, it just– it just seems too easy. Oh, right, unbelievable.

It’s locked.

It’s locked. What kind of sick game is this? [Phyllis exhaling] Hello? What are we supposed to do with these? MODULATED VOICE: Congratulations for figuring out the first step. You will each use your phone to call a loved one. Only one, so choose well. You will tell them that you’ve gone out of town for a bit. Maybe for business or to sort through some emotional issues. He’s talking to you there. MODULATED VOICE: Whatever you think will convince them that you’re okay. Make clear you will be back soon and tell them not to worry. Because that’s the truth, right? We will be going home soon. Uh, this is great and all, but the phones are unopened. MODULATED VOICE: Once you agree to the rules, they will open. Control freak. We agree. Please, can you unlock the phone? MODULATED VOICE: If you try to alert your loved one to the truth, the phone signal will instantly scramble and there will be a price to pay. As with all the best games, when you behave and follow the rules, you advance. When you try to take control, you will be penalized. How will we be penalized? And as long as we play along, you can’t hurt us. MODULATED VOICE: Can’t I? Ugh, I’m getting so tired of this freak behind the curtain shtick. Would you shut up? Last thing we need is for you to do or say something stupid. I know you have that covered, I know. MODULATED VOICE: So, do you agree to the rules? Shall the game continue? We’re in. MODULATED VOICE: Excellent. Simply input the code to the safe into your phones. Backwards this time. PHYLLIS: Okay. 3-1-2-2-7. Ah! Okay, it opened. MODULATED VOICE: Shall we get to it? All right. Um, the person I’m going to call? I’ll call Summer. I– I don’t want to call Mariah or Faith because I’ve already put them through too much and, you know, they might– they might hear how afraid I am or how worried I am for them. Okay, but you have to act. Sharon, this is what you have to do. You have to act. You know, it’s easier for some of us to lie to our children than others. Listen, whatever you have to do to get the job done, please do it. Don’t screw this up for both of us, please. Nick, that’s my best option. Of course he is. I have wondered a lot about that night. You know, trying to figure out if it was just a desperate, drunken one-off or if it was something more. I think that Sally saw the truth before I did. I mean, she was convinced that I still had feelings for you. She was hammering me just to be honest with her. Not just her, but with myself. And you denied it? Until I couldn’t anymore. I do believe that our history was with us that night. Even though at the time we absolutely loved other people? Look, I hate that what we did hurt Sally. Billy, not so much. It was– And my impulse to lie to them, I’m hoping that it would all go away. It was the worst possible thing I could have done. I see that now. I was just, I would have handled it differently. But I do not regret everything that has happened. Got us to this place. I can almost see that place from here. But you’re not quite ready yet. I guess I just have to keep working on winning me over. Believe me, I have no intention of stopping. But just so we’re clear, there was no plan to win you over tonight. It was done to see you laugh. Smile. Relax, I mean… reconnect in a way that we had almost forgotten about. Well, you definitely achieved your goal. My only goal was to create another happy memory. If I’m lucky, hopefully the beginning of years of happy memories. This is the Adam I’d forgotten existed. The one I fell in love with all those years ago. Sharon and Phyllis will turn up. It’s probably a very simple explanation and it will be settled immediately. That’s what I’m counting on. All right, I gotta get home to Christian, so I’m gonna take off. My boy, keep us posted, all right? Yeah, of course, Dad, I will.

[phone ringing]

Is it Sharon or Phyllis? I mean, it’s a blocked number, but I’m not gonna take any chances. Hello? Nick? Sharon, thank God, where are you? Greetings from Sedona. So, you’re in Sedona. Um, yeah, I texted the girls and told them. Didn’t they tell you? No, the girls never got those texts. Well, that’s strange. What’s with this number? Like, why aren’t you calling me from your cell? Oh, maybe that’s the problem, um… You know, somewhere between home and getting here, I lost my cell phone. I know that’s silly of me, but don’t worry. I ordered a new one. I got this burner phone so I could check in until it arrives. Yeah, I’m just glad you got another one. The girls are gonna be so relieved. They’ve been very, very worried, Sharon. So have I. Well, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset all of you. No, it’s okay. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a little me time. It’s gotta be beautiful there. Um, I’ve never seen anything like it. Well, enjoy it. You deserve it. You know, if you get some time, maybe send a postcard or two between your spa visits. I will. Well, Faith and Mariah are definitely gonna be glad to hear from you. Would you mind telling them that I’m in Sedona? You don’t want to call them? I’m just so exhausted. It was a long trip, a long travel, and I only have the strength now or the energy to get into bed. Is everything okay, Sharon? You sure? Yeah, I’m fine. I just needed some time alone, you know, to process everything and find my balance again. I figured the best way to do that was to go off the radar. Give the girls a kiss for me, okay? And Aria, too, when you see her. Yeah, I can do that.

Good night, Nick.

NICK: Sharon? PHYLLIS: All right, Summer, yeah, I’m so sorry. Um, hey, listen, I’ve been just so busy, and I’m sorry I bailed on breakfast. It just, I couldn’t find my phone. It’s crazy. So, you know, I got this burner phone, and the first thing I did was call you. Um, where am I? Uh, yeah, you know, I’m gonna be honest with you. This is where I am. I’m– I’m following up some really important business leads, but it’s really important you don’t tell Billy. Don’t tell Billy because I really just want to surprise him. Yeah, I’m sorry, babe. I’m sorry. I really apologize for worrying you. It’s just, everything happened so fast, and I just had to get out of town. I’m just really, really sorry that I worried you, and I love you so much, and… Tell your brother I love him. Give him a kiss for me, okay? And I’ll be home soon. All right? Yeah, I promise. I love you. I love you, okay? Bye-bye. Okay, okay. It’s probably time for me to call it a night. I understand your wisdom. Not that I’m ready for this night to be over. It was perfect. Um, thank you for a wonderful evening. Well, thank you. It was wonderful for me, too. Although I’m still not fully convinced that you made that pasta by yourself. Hey, I am a man of many talents. I’ll prove it to you. Okay, give me a challenge for our next dinner, and I will make it happen. Oh, this could be interesting. But nothing that’s as hard to make as it is to pronounce, and nothing that takes several hours, or nothing that’s smelly. Okay, you have a lot of rules. Well, I have to keep my winning streak alive. Fair. Okay, so no confit de canard or a cassoulet. But I’ll tell you what, I am not gonna settle for hot dogs, so be prepared. The difficulty level will be just right. Challenge accepted. And about that secret ingredient. Oh, that’s on a need-to-know basis. But there will be cheesecake for breakfast. Perfect way to start the day. Um, well, thank you, again. Mm-hmm. May I walk you to your door?

Absolutely not.

Ah, yes. Boundaries and all of that.

Boundaries.

Mm-hmm. I will see you in the morning. Oh, Chelsea? Sharon’s in Sedona? I mean, she just up and leaves without telling anybody? She’s been talking about taking this trip for months. And honestly, it is exactly what she needs. A little downtime so she can decompress after everything she’s been through. It’ll be good for her. Well, then why do you still seem so worried? Sharon claims that she texted Mariah and Faith. The girls never got those texts. And now Sharon wants me to fill them in on what is going on with her and where she is? She says she’s just too tired to call them. Since when is Sharon too tired to call her kids? I mean, I don’t want to be an alarmist. It’s the last thing we need right now. But does that sound off to you? [Chelsea exhaling] A burner phone. Texts that Mariah and Faith never got. And now, Sharon doesn’t want to talk to them. I’m telling you, there’s red flags all over this. Now, I know I need to just take a breath and remind myself that the nightmare’s behind us and to stop looking for problems that don’t exist, but– I think that Sharon told you the truth. I think she is exhausted, not just from the trip, but emotionally. And I think she called you because she knew it would be a quicker conversation than calling both the girls directly. Yeah, I guess that makes sense. In any event, she’s safe. VICTOR: I think your mother is right. Sharon said she’s safe. Believe her. Don’t worry unnecessarily.

Yeah.

[phone pinging] It’s from Summer. Phyllis called her. She’s fine. Nothing else? Nope. Well, I’m glad that Phyllis is accounted for as well as Sharon, but… what are the odds that they would both check in around the same time? Weird. Anyway, everybody’s safe. It is all very odd, but your mother’s right. As far as we know, everyone is safe, so don’t worry. Yeah, I’m sure everything’s gonna be fine. Nick had so many questions. Oh, so did Summer. Oh. But I answered them all. I mean, you kept it together for Nick, right? He didn’t suspect a thing. No, neither did Summer. So? So. Now, we’ve waived off any possible rescue attempt. Doesn’t feel like winning to me. Yeah, but we will. We’re getting out of here. Okay, so we did what you said. We did what you said. Next step. What do we do now? Yeah. How long you intend for this to go on? And what’s our next test? [feedback blaring] MODULATED VOICE: Rest. Sleep. Tomorrow is another day. Rest? How are we supposed to rest? Seriously. Okay. Here we go, then. Just go to sleep, I suppose. I mean. Well, we’re gonna have to figure out how to get some sleep. We have to be sharp and ready for whatever this maniac throws at us tomorrow. But, yeah, well, this maniac clearly knows us. Uh, wants us to implode or something. Who could be so cruel? Maybe it’s someone who wants us to face our… Loathing of each other? Something like that. Mm. That makes no sense to me. Unless they want one final showdown. What do you mean by that? Maybe we’re not playing against our captor at all. Maybe we’re just playing against each other. Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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Hi. I didn’t expect to see you here today. I figured you’d take some time off after everything you’ve been through. My shift just ended. And I have three kids. I can’t afford to take time off. Besides, being here keeps my mind off of everything else. Like Cyrus attacking Lucky. [ Monitor beeping ]

Hey, Lesley Lu. Lulu: Thank God you’re awake. We’ve all been so worried about you. Trying to steal my gig? Being unconscious in hospital beds is kind of my thing. You know me. Can’t let my little sister steal the spotlight for too long.Oh, there he is. Didn’t know if you were gonna show up. I’m almost done with my set here. I’m sorry I’m late. I’ll tell you why in a minute, but right now, I just need to hit something. Did I hear you correctly? Did you say that Chase wants Finn to be the sperm donor? Yes. Chase just sprung this on me, and I could tell it’s what he really, really wants. That way, the child would have a little bit of him and a little bit of me. Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow. Right? I know, and it’s not even like I can argue with his logic. I mean, the baby would have some Chase genes. That’s true. Ma, I haven’t seen Chase this optimistic since he found out he was sterile. But when he told me, I was shocked, and I-I didn’t give him the reaction that he was hoping for. He said he was fine, but I could tell he was upset. He practically ran out of here. Alright, well, maybe he just needed some time alone to think. I hope so. Because as much as I want to have a baby, I want to have Chase’s baby, not his brother’s. Sweetie. Why am I here? Uh… Well, because we have a problem. And his name is Jenz Sidwell. Hello, hello. Hello. Thank you so much for meeting me here. Well, it is my pleasure, but I am so, so sorry. You know, I had such a busy, long, tiring day, I just — I didn’t have much chance to freshen up before you came. I can assure you, you look as ravishing as always. Well, thank you. You’re making me blush. Of course, in this lighting, you can’t really tell, can you? I have a confession to make. Hmm. I have an ulterior motive for inviting you here this evening. Hey. Sorry that I was late. It’s fine. Gave me a chance to send a few work e-mails. Sweetheart, you have something on your cheek. That cheek. Oh, do I? Did I get it? Yeah, it’s gone. Okay. Was that paint? I didn’t know you were taking a painting class this semester. Uh, no, I-I’m not. Um, it must have happened when I was with Kai.

So, what kind of trouble have you been stirring up? I took the liberty of pouring you some scotch. I don’t like to conduct business this late without a beverage. Much obliged. I should probably try to drink it before you throw it in my face. As if I would waste scotch that rare on the likes of you. Although I am intrigued as to why you would assume I might want to. You’re here on behalf of your client and the cease and desist order against Drew… Cain, is it? Or have you thought of some new way to work my very last nerve? It’s Drew Quartermaine. And yeah, you might want to rethink that last little legal maneuver of yours.

I’m so glad you and Kai are getting to know each other. He’s such a good guy. Yeah. What were you kids up to earlier? Well, Kai surprised me with this trip to the modern art museum, where visitors get to paint on this communal canvas. How fun. Yeah. I bet your part was a masterpiece. Ooh! Definitely not. I am way more of a lover of art than an actual artist, so… But, I mean, I’m just grateful that Kai took me somewhere that he knew I’d really love. I haven’t even had a chance to stir my drink, let alone any trouble. But, uh, you were the one who ran off to deal with Jason Morgan’s arrest. Yeah, I’m glad I did. Jason’s DNA was found in Cyrus’ cabin. Well, that doesn’t sound like Morgan. Leaving his DNA behind is sloppy. No, it’s also impossible. Jason said he wasn’t in the cabin and that he didn’t kill Cyrus. I believe him. Anna believes him. But his brother thinks this is the perfect time for payback, and he won’t corroborate Jason’s alibi. I’m sorry. I know how much Jason means to you. I know he’s gonna get cleared eventually. I just hate seeing Jason railroaded for something he didn’t do. [ Lucy and Sidwell laughing ] Lucy: Thank you so much. Thank you. [ Giggles ] Oops. Listen, you have been so good to me that your wish is my command. I was hoping that you’d use your Realtor skills one more time to present an offer for me to buy a property down by the water. Ah. Okay, well, I would be honored. And I think any resident of Port Charles would be very eager to work with somebody of your caliber. So tell me, what resident will I be dealing with? Sonny Corinthos. What’s the issue with Sidwell? Unfortunately, it’s not just Sidwell. He’s working with Drew Quartermaine now. How do those two know each other? Well, I think Sidwell made a point of meeting all the elected officials. Me, too. Well, you know what? Drew, all he wants to do is take me down. But I didn’t think he’d do something stupid like team up with Sidwell. And we all thought the same thing. But it does make a twisted kind of kind of sense. You ready for this? They both want your waterfront property. That’s not gonna happen. They’re not shutting me down, even if Sidwell has a-a congressman backing him up. They might have found a way. And we wouldn’t bring it up if we didn’t think it could work. Uh… what’s the big play? Sonny, they’re planning to invoke eminent domain to seize your waterfront property by the piers, which would leave you with no choice but to vacate the area. Man, what — what’s going on? This is — This is actually serious? I suggested that maybe Finn could be our sperm donor. Alright, I mean, I can see how that would maybe surprise Brook Lynn a little bit, but it’s in line, right, with what you guys have been going through, what you found out a couple weeks ago. You’re just — just weighing options. I shouldn’t have approached it the way that I did. I blindsided her with the idea, and I made it sound like it was a sure thing. So she’s not open to it? I didn’t stick around to find out. I put Brook Lynn in an awkward position again, just like I always do. Alright, well, maybe take it easy on yourself, right? You’re just both trying to figure things out. It’s not your fault. Then why does it always feel like it is? You have every right to feel the way that you do, Brook Lynn. This is one of the most important decisions of your life. And, yeah, listen, it may feel impersonal to ask a perfect stranger to be your sperm donor, but to ask somebody you know, especially if it’s your brother-in-law, I mean, that brings up a whole host of complications, one of them being that maybe this feels a little bit too personal. Maybe. I don’t know. I can also understand the argument that using a sperm donor that you know would make it easier. Listen to yourself. You trying to convince yourself that this is the right thing for you. If you have to work that hard to talk yourself into something, then maybe it’s not right. Honey, you need to be 100% sure that this is what you want and that Finn is the way to go. I mean, honey, this is a baby we’re talking about, not a pair of stilettos. You’re right. I shouldn’t have this many doubts. And the fact that I do means that Finn isn’t the right choice. There you go. I’m just worried about Chase, Ma. I’m worried about what this will do to him. I don’t know how much more he can take. Drew’s relationship with the Quartermaine name is tenuous at best, exploitation at worst. And quite frankly, I am sick to death with him appropriating the Quartermaine name and legacy for his own power-hungry purposes. Well, that’s the thing, isn’t it, Tracy? Speaking of appropriating things, just out of curiosity, when’s the last time you had the Quartermaine estate surveyed? Over the past few months, Lucky and I have talked about whether he should stay in Port Charles and how that decision would affect Aiden. But when I was doing CPR on him and he was fighting for his life, none of that mattered. All I cared about was keeping him alive. For Aiden. And for me. [ Chuckles ] He was my hero. He — He rushed in without hesitation, and he risked his life to save mine. And you saved his right back. I have been lucky enough to have some great romances, but it took me a long time to realize that the best kind of love is the kind where you take turns rescuing one another. That is what makes it one of a kind. That is what makes it worth fighting for. And in Lucky’s case, worth sticking around for. What happened exactly? I’m a little fuzzy on the details. Do you remember fighting with Cyrus? Oh, he was at… Elizabeth’s. No, no, no, no. Oh, my God. Is she okay? Not a scratch on her, thanks to you. But she has been worried sick about you. So have Mom and Aiden. They are gonna be so happy to hear you’re awake. Well, can you — can you go to them, just — just tell them? Because I’d like to see them. I will. But first, now that I told you how glad I am that you’re okay… what the hell is wrong with you? What were you thinking?! I was so exhausted from the day that I almost bailed on our plans, but I am so glad that I didn’t because, you know, I really could use a night out, and I knew you’d be the perfect distraction. Well, I’m glad you’re here, but you seem to be distracted by something other than me. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It’s just, Sidwell — It’s crazy. He held me and Sasha at gunpoint, and now he’s sitting over there like he’s a normal person. Elizabeth was terrified. I mean, I couldn’t just stand there. I had to do something, right? I know. And I probably would have done the same thing, but… you scared me, Lucky. I can’t lose you, too. Not after Dad and Aunt Bobbie and Spencer. If anything happened to you, I couldn’t handle it. But I don’t blame you for rushing in there. You love Elizabeth, and that’s what you do for the people you love. It wasn’t just Elizabeth. Cyrus tried to take you from us, too. I, uh — I wanted to make sure that he paid for that, too. Well, come on, sis, don’t leave me hanging. Did the police get Cyrus or not? No. But someone did. You do know that the Quartermaine property abuts public land, yes? Yes, of course I do. Okay, well, as such, there is one little issue. It appears the Quartermaines overshot the property line by about 20 feet. [ Laughs ] That’s ridiculous. There hasn’t been any new construction on this property in years. Well, I know. As I say, I’ve seen the records. No, this error goes back decades, to your father. Oh, be very careful with what you’re gonna say next. Respectfully, facts are facts. And the fact is, it seems your dear departed father, may he rest in peace, misjudged the boundary of your property. And here’s where it gets a little tricky. That 20 feet kind of, sort of includes the Quartermaine family crypt. So yeah, I think it’s time we revisit the whole cease and desist discussion. Ah, I don’t understand. I mean, if the police didn’t get Cyrus, then who did? Nobody really knows for sure. After Cyrus left Elizabeth’s, he disappeared without a trace. They arrested Jason, but they let him go. I guess they didn’t have enough evidence to hold him on. Do you think Jason did it? I haven’t talked to him, but you can ask him if you want. Nah. The truth is, I don’t want to know. Cyrus is gone, and that’s — that’s all that matters. I’m not sure any of what’s happened will change Lucky’s mind or make him decide to stay here in Port Charles. But I know I can’t count on it. And I don’t want to give Aiden false hopes, even though I know he would love it if his dad made his visit permanent. Aiden would love it? Just Aiden? Okay, maybe not just Aiden. Lucky’s awake. Lois: My sweet girl. Of course you’re worried about Chase. You love him, and you don’t want to see him hurting. But there is no right or wrong answer in this. It’s about making a choice that’s best for the both of you. I just don’t think I could raise a baby knowing that their biological father was really their uncle. Or watching Violet play with my child, thinking that they’re cousins, knowing that it’s really her sibling. I mean, do we tell Violet? Does she have a right to know? I — Thinking about all this stuff is just making me sick to my stomach. There’s your answer. I know. Look, I respect anyone who would go down that path. I just — I don’t think I could do it. I — I just don’t think that I could keep such a huge secret from my child. That wouldn’t feel right. And then the truth would always be hanging over me like this huge bomb that could go off at any time.

So Drew and this Sidwell guy think they’re just gonna, what, invoke eminent domain and just take my property? And they might be able to do it. Sidwell and Drew knew exactly what they were doing when they teamed up. You sure about that? ‘Cause that’s — This is the stupidest idea I’ve ever heard. Well, Sidwell doesn’t want to go to war with you because he knows that WSB, our mayor, and Anna are keeping tabs on him. Right. So he’s doing things legally with Drew’s help. Jordan: Drew’s original Esplanade plans had nothing to do with the waterfront, but his new plans give Drew a way to screw you and — And Jason. To screw you and Jason over, and Sidwell gets control of the port without doing anything illegal. I’m not gonna just roll over, hand them my property, and play dead. They got something coming. Sonny? I mean — Yes, I understand. Look, you know how grateful I am to you for everything you’ve done for my family, especially lately, right? But the thing is, Sonny, at the end of the day, I am still the mayor of this city. And I can’t allow it to become a battleground for Drew and Sidwell. Or for you, for that matter. Now, listen to me. We all agree that the best site for the Esplanade is the original site, that that is, in fact, what’s best for Port Charles. So we will be doing everything we can to shut him down. And us telling you this tonight, it’s a courtesy, Sonny, because I felt that you should be kept informed. I appreciate that, Laura. But there’s no room here for you to retaliate. Are we clear on that? [ Cellphone ringing ] Excuse me. Oh. Felicia, hi. I have some good news. Lucky’s awake. [ Chuckling ] Oh, thank God. Oh, thank God. Oh, I-I-I’ll be right over. Thank you for letting me know. Lucky’s awake. [ Laughs ] Yeah, uh, listen, I’m sorry, but I’ve got to get to the hospital right away. I’ll drive you, Laura. Thank you, Sonny.

You think Laura got through to him? We’re gonna have to pray that she did. How’s Kai handling his injury? Okay, I think. Football was his whole life, and, um, he thought it was gonna be his whole future, too. And every decision he made was geared towards making it to the pros. And having a dream shattered like that, it devastated him. But little by little, he’s coming to terms with that. Good for him. I bet spending time with you is really helping him with that. You know, it wasn’t long ago that your dreams and future were upended. But you turned your life around after Spencer’s death and found the strength to go on. I was proud of you then, and I still am. Sidwell: Ms. Spencer, so lovely to see you again, this time under better circumstances. Yeah. I almost didn’t recognize you without your henchmen and guns. [ Chuckles ] Such an unfortunate misunderstanding. Glad it was resolved. Wasn’t a misunderstanding. I was there when you kidnapped Sasha Corbin. And I also know what you did to Anna, Jason, and Lucky in Africa. Well, glad you followed directions and didn’t report the incident to authorities. And I hope that you have the continued good sense not to do so. Wow. Si– Carly, would you mind ordering me another drink? I think I’d like a moment alone with Mr. Sidwell. Gladly.

I don’t believe we’ve met. Jack Brennan, WSB. Jenz Sidwell. I know who you are. And if you ever trouble Carly Spencer again, I’ll drop a bomb on you and I’ll finish the job I started in Africa.

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[ Weakly ] I hope that’s not how you greet all your patients. Only the special ones. I am so glad you came back to my house last night. [ Exhales sharply ] Thank you for saving me from Cyrus. I’d save you a hundred times if I had to. Just knowing that you’re alright makes every second in this bed worth it. Hey, how’s — how’s Aiden? He’s shaken up. He’s obviously worried about you, but he’s doing okay. Well, it’s late. I’d — He’s probably asleep. I don’t want to call and wake him right now. He’s a teenager. He’s up at all hours. Yeah. And I promised him I would tell him as soon as you woke up. But I’ll bring him by in the morning. Thank you. Listen, um, I know you and I have, uh… We have a lot that we need to talk about. Yeah, none of which we need to even think about right now. You need to save your strength. We have plenty of time to talk about everything else later.

Thank you. You look a little flush, shall I say. Is everything okay? Everything’s fine. Just some lingering business left over from my time in Africa that doesn’t need discussing. I would rather focus on my beautiful companion. Have you had a chance to consider my offer? Yes, um, and while the commission would be extremely tempting — I mean Birkin bag tempting… [ Chuckles ] Yes. …um, I’m afraid I have to decline. I cannot present your purchase offer to Sonny. Oh. Okay, Sidwell seems a little shaken since you said something to him. What’d you say? Nothing. Well, nothing remarkable. But, uh, I am hopeful that Sidwell and I have an understanding. You don’t have to tell me. But I have a feeling, under the right circumstances, you can be a very ruthless man. Well, under the right circumstances, ruthless is one of many things I could be. Sometimes you have no other option. But now that we’ve talked about Jason Morgan and Jenz Sidwell, I would like to get back to the conversation we were having before you ran off to the PCPD. The one where you said that you would wait to take things to the next level until I was ready and then I asked you, “Well, how long would you really wait?” and then you didn’t answer? Do you mean that conversation? That’s the one. I’m gonna give you all the time you need. Because something tells me, Ms. Spencer, that you are worth waiting for. Okay, I have to ask. Were you and Kai on a date? [ Laughs ] Okay, I mean… heading into it, I would have definitely said no. I thought we were just friends. But by the end of the night, it changed. And, um… yeah, we were definitely on a date. [ Both laugh ] Martin: You know, when I was a young lawyer cutting my teeth in the South, I actually dealt with this sort of thing a lot. It’s actually quite common when families as wealthy as yours try and acquire land. You know, they tend to take what’s theirs and sort of assume they’re entitled to it. No. No, no, no, no, not to worry. All families like the Quartermaines have their little secrets, and this one’s actually quite benign, if you think about it. I mean, what’s a little property theft between friends, right? No, I guarantee you, this is, uh — this is gonna stay between the pair of us ’cause you are going to drop the Cease and Desist. Get to the “or else” part. Oh, keep up, Tracy. We’re already there. The “or” part is I notify the state, and within about a week, there’s a caravan of bulldozers outside your front door. And that would be a shame, wouldn’t it? Because that part of the property offers such a stunning view of the lake. Just imagine poor Edward and Lila having to be relocated. It’s actually kind of gross. Stop. Good! I’m glad we understand each other, could reach this little agreement. I’m sure my client, the congressman, will be thrilled to know that you’ve dropped the order. I’m not dropping anything. And you can tell that snake in the grass. I’m calling your bluff. I can see the benefits and the complications to asking a family member to be a — a sperm donor, but, uh… I don’t know that I could do it. I mean, I don’t know that I could biologically father a kid and have to keep them at a distance. You know, not being able to see them every day, not being able to be out in the world with them like a father would. I guess I didn’t really think about Finn’s side of things that much. Yeah, it’s hard right? And, look, I’d like to think that I would do anything to help someone I love become a parent, but it’s — it’s complicated. The day Rocco was born changed my life. I don’t know where I’d be without him. So, for that reason, I don’t think I could be a donor to someone in my life that was close to me. And Finn, I — I don’t know that he could, either. Hearing you talk about it like this, now it makes me wonder. Well, not to add on, but you got to think about Violet. Yeah, I haven’t gotten that far in my thinking just yet. Yeah, but you have to figure her in somewhere, right? It’s a big deal. And who knows? Maybe for all we know, she’d be thrilled with it or — It’ll make a complicated situation even more complicated. Yeah. Look, man, I know you want your kid to have your genes, but you also remember what happened to Molly and Kristina. You don’t want something like that. That’s what Brook Lynn said. Well, she’s a wise woman. Yeah, she is. And you being this honest with me, it really helps. It lets me understand Brook Lynn’s perspective a little better. Well, good, man. I’m glad. I’m gonna go home. I’m gonna talk to my wife.

Good luck! Brook Lynn: There’s one more thing, Ma. When Chase brought up Finn as our sperm donor, we discussed when we would tell our child the truth about their biological father. And it made me think about the baby that I gave up. Well, that’s only natural, honey. Yeah, but now I can’t stop thinking about it. And I have so many questions. Do they know that they’re adopted? And if they do, what do they think about me? You know, do they hate me? Or do they know that I did it out of love, you know, to give them a better life? I just… I forced myself to not think about my baby for so long. [ Voice breaking ] And now that I am, I just can’t stop thinking about what they feel about me. Oh, baby. Oh, baby. [ Crying ] [ Monitor beeping ] Hey. Hey. You look good. Yeah? Yeah. Well, I got good genes. [ Laughs ] And an extra day of beauty rest probably helped. I am so glad you’re okay. You know, it’s funny. When you, uh — when you came in, I just felt a sense of peace wash over me. It’s true what they say. It doesn’t matter how old you get. You still need your mom. I mean, I may be all — all grown up, but, uh… I sure feel better when you’re around. Thank you. That’s music to my ears.

For God’s sake, Tracy, it’s a simple tit-for-tat situation, you know? You I scratch your back, you scratch mine. Why do you always have to complicate everything? I am not scratching anything of yours. And I’m not backing down. Sorry. Didn’t mean to interrupt. Oh. You’re not. How’s Lucky? He’s awake and doing great. Elizabeth and my mom are with him now. Oh, finally, some good news. No, it’s fantastic news. I have been praying for my nephew and my sister. I mean, I’m sure Laura is thrilled. And you must be thrilled, of course. I am. But do you know what would make me feel even better? Having my daughter home safe and sound and away from Valentin. I’m sorry. I’m afraid I still haven’t heard from him. I’m sure. It’s the truth. Lulu, you’re my niece. I wouldn’t lie to you. As a matter of fact, based on our last conversation, I went through all of my records with a fine-tooth comb, hoping I could come up with something that would help you find Valentin. There was nothing there. Would I be able to have a look at those records? Maybe I could find something that you missed. [ Sighs ] I can’t. I can’t. I’m sorry. It would break attorney-client privilege. Lulu, I could be disbarred. Fine. [ Sighs ] You know what? I’m sorry. I’m afraid I am gonna have to cut this short. I have a meeting with another client. Don’t smirk. This isn’t over. I’ll be in touch.

That man is lying to you.

Why do you say that?

Because his demeanor changed the minute you walked in. Before you arrived, he was nothing but an arrogant nuisance. And when he laid eyes on you, all of a sudden he becomes the doting uncle. He’s hiding something. I know it.

Congressman Henderson and my Aunt Stella — they go way back. Hopefully that will make him trust me enough to know that I’m telling the truth about Drew and he can stop him from doing any more damage to Aurora and Port Charles while he’s in Congress. Mm. Well, Congressman Henderson wields a lot of power in Washington. I think your plan is a good one. Well, I hope so, but even if I can get him to block Drew, that doesn’t do anything to stop Sidwell. Let me handle Sidwell. If I play it smart, his interest in me will give me a chance to get some valuable information out of him. Knowledge is power, and I’m ready for us to have some. And I am having dinner with Sidwell later this week. Um, Jordan, I know I can’t stop you from doing it, but I’m gonna need you to be careful. Remember, I know you. Then you know I’m always careful. You know, Sonny will never sell his properties. But I would be more than happy to introduce you to other waterfront. property owners. That’s quite alright. When it comes to Sonny’s peers, I’m — how should I say? — pursuing other avenues to acquire them. [ Laughs ] Hey. Sorry to interrupt… Hey! but I just — I didn’t want to leave before saying hi. I’m glad you didn’t. Yeah. Well, I was surprised I got a text from Joss. Yeah, I got one, too. Can you believe it? A grad student drops out of an environmental science trip to Easter Island at the last minute? I know. I mean, I would have taken their place, too. I know, me, too, if they offered it to me. I mean, I wish I’d just gotten the chance to say goodbye to Joss before she left. I guess we just, like, missed each other at her place, you know? I did get a chance to say goodbye, either, but that’s okay because I think this trip is going to change her life. [ Sighs ] [ Door closes ]

I’m so sorry, babe. You have nothing to be sorry for. It’s my fault. I didn’t even make the Finn thing a discussion. I just threw it out it out there like it was a done deal or something. You were just excited. I was also wrong. I thought about it, and Finn isn’t the right choice for us. I feel the same way. I just was afraid I’d hurt you if I said it. And I am sorry that I put you in that position. I never want you to feel like you can’t be honest with me. You can tell me anything. I love you. I love you, too.

Love you. Bye. [ Laughs ] Well, Aiden is thrilled his dad’s okay. Oh, yes. I feel exactly the same way. I know honey, I know. I feel like I can breathe again finally. [ Laughs, breathes deeply ] Do you think, um… Do you think maybe after all the things that Lucky’s been through these past few days, that it might have changed how he feels about staying here in Port Charles? I don’t know. I’ve been wondering the same thing. You had a lot of people pulling for you. [ Monitor beeping ] You want to hear something crazy? It wasn’t just people here pulling for me. What are you talking about? There was a — a moment when I was… gasping for air, you know, I couldn’t breathe, and… and I thought, “This is it. I’m — I’m actually gonna die.” And then right then, right in that moment, I… I heard my dad’s voice. It wasn’t inside my head, Sonny. It was, like, in the room. You know what I’m saying? It was just as clear as you and you and me talking right now. And he said that it — it wasn’t my time.

“Not yet, cowboy.” Not yet. Is that — Is that crazy? No, it’s not crazy. Your father always had the best timing. And from what I hear, you saving Elizabeth from Cyrus…

…you got it, too.

Like father, like son.

Martin Gray almost hit my car when he was leaving the driveway. Is there’s something going on? I don’t know. But it only reinforces what Tracy just said to me — she thinks he’s hiding something. And I think she’s right because Martin got all spooked the second I mentioned Valentin. [ Sighs ] Oh, my God. Lulu, just let the authorities handle Valentin. I am, but me investigating his lawyer isn’t the same thing as sneaking off to Prague to find him and Charlotte. You’re right. It’s not. But no good can come of that, so… Look, look, I know that you’re only trying to look out for me, but I need to find my daughter. And if this was Rocco, I’d be doing the exact same thing, only you would be right there with me, and you know it. I’m going to bring Charlotte home, and I think Martin is the key to finding her.

 

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[mellow instrumentals] You sure you’re okay with this? Well, I can’t stay here, hiding from the fact that Luna’s your daughter, so… It’s just, it’s…something important I need to handle. Yeah, yeah. Go save some lives. Sheila turned our life into pure chaos, and we got through it. We’ll do the same with Luna, okay? Together. You’re my entire world. [downbeat music plays] Well, today all eyes will be on you, Daphne. ZENDE: Noses, too. Influencers and buyers will be receiving fragrance samples as soon as we’re ready to go live. And you’ll both be at the office for the launch, yes? -Yes. -Hope and Carter -want all hands on deck. -And I’m certain the line will be a great success. I agree. Forrester’s very lucky to be collaborating with you. Not so lucky for us, though. You know, this is just gonna reinforce Carter’s belief that stealing the company was the right thing to do. Dad, I don’t think he’s reveling in this. I assure you, he’s not. I think he’s finally waking up to the fact that Hope brainwashed him. [lightly edgy music plays] CARTER: When I thought of the moment of my ideas taking this company to the next level, of making an impact here, I never thought I’d be doing it without you, without my brother. HOPE: Hey. What’s going on? [edgy music plays] You didn’t hear me come in? No. No, sorry. My, uh, my mind was somewhere else. Hopefully getting excited for the big launch. Where’s, uh, where’s Daphne? I thought you two would be getting prepped -for the big countdown. -I haven’t seen her yet today. That’s cutting it pretty close. Wonder where she could be. I spent a lot of time with Carter on this launch. So you’re in agreement that he’s been coerced by Hope -into this whole thing? -He’s starting to see it. He misses your family, Eric. And your friendship. Carter’s still the good man you once knew and respected. Speaking of our new boss, we should go into the office. Yeah. We’ll be watching from here. Once Hope loses her hold on Carter, I will see your friend and your company returned to you. [quiet music plays] STEFFY: Poppy took advantage of you years ago. You just found out you have a child with her and… you know who it is. So who is it? I need to know. Who? Luna’s father is me. [dramatic musical sting] Luna’s your daughter? No! [gasping] No! TAYLOR: Steffy? Honey? What is it? What’s wrong? [edgy music plays] [door opens] Dr. Finnegan. Hello again. I need to see Luna Nozawa. I’m not taking no for an answer. [dramatic music plays] I don’t think Carter’s happy with all this success. -How can you be so sure of that? -I’m not sure of it. But you heard with Zende said. The jewelry line dropped and no one was happy other than Hope. It’s gonna be the same thing with the fragrance line. The fragrance line has a lot of positive feedback online. Okay, let’s have a look. Dad, Carter is rethinking this takeover. -I’m sure of it. -[sighs] -Come on. -Right. -Are you nervous? -[chuckling] I’m always nervous before a drop. But our collaboration with Daphne, it almost guarantees a hit, so… -I’m fine. -[door opens] -Bonjour. -[Hope gasps] Oh! Excited? It’s the grande event. Yes! Daphne, thank goodness you’re here. -We almost started to worry. -No, no, no. No worries today. Well, we have marketing and sales on standby at the ready. And Katie has I.T. on standby as well, make sure that everything goes smoothly. Good. We’re all set to launch. Everyone here? Everyone who wants to be. What’s important… we’re here for each other. This collaboration could signal a real change in things, and if it succeeds… …who knows what can happen? Sweetheart. I can see that you’re struggling with something. You’re not wrong. I’m just still trying to figure out the words, how to-how to say this. That bad? It’s bad. -Is it about the kids? -No, no, no. It’s not about Kelly or Hayes. But it does have something to do with children. [moody music plays] I just don’t see it. Someone else out there has to be my father. I came here for answers. I’m not leaving without ’em. Dr. Finnegan, I told you last time Luna Nozawa’s not currently in this facility. -She’s incarcerated. -Yes. -Well, tell me where. -I’m not authorized -to give you that information. -Then find me someone who is. I need to see Luna–now. I’m her father. [dramatic percussive music] -I’m sorry. You said– -I’m Luna’s father. It’s my understanding that she was convicted of– Killing the man she thought was her father. I know, but that’s wrong. I’m her father. -[exhales] -And Luna needs to be told, and I need to be the one that tells her–not in a letter, not in a phone call. Do you understand? I need to see her. Luna Nozawa isn’t here. She’s…currently under house arrest. She’s under house arrest? What do you mean? How could she be–what house? W–okay, I’ve spoken with her mother–she’s not there. -This doesn’t make any sense. -I’ve already said more than I should. Wait. Hey, hey! Hey, hold on. Where are you, Luna? Who is my father? Our marketing team is still top notch. -The Forrester fragrance. -Hmph. This product drop has been sensational–it really has. Daphne’s right. Gonna make a lotta money for our company. I should be happy about that. Look at me. I’m rooting against my own team. -CARTER: Thank you. -This is… -[electronic chime] -…very promising. Wait. There’s another update. [gasps] Look at those numbers! Initial sales are crushing projections. You wanted a hit. That’s what I gave you. ZENDE: Daphne Rose and Forrester Creations are trending, and Katie just wrote that we have incoming requests from the fashion and the business press. We made financial news? They’re calling this collaboration an inspired, brilliant move. I agree with them. This is it, Carter. The jewelry relaunch– that wasn’t just a one-off. Ridge, Steffy, Eric– they didn’t have the vision. You did, and this proves it. It proves that this was the right thing to do, that taking over the company was what was best. TAYLOR: Children? A child–sweetheart, are you pregnant? What? No, no. I’m not pregnant. But there has been an addition to our family. A very unwelcome addition. [uneasy music plays] No, that’s–that’s not it. [phone chimes] Bill Spencer’s. Well, there you have it. Fragrance line is a success. How am I supposed to feel about that? You are supposed to feel relieved. Because when we take over the company– and we will take over the company– -it won’t be a complete wreck. -And what if it is? -What if it is? -It won’t be. ‘Cause the days of Hope and Carter at Forrester are numbered. Thank you. Ha. That’s very nice of you to say. And she already has interviews lined up for you, Daphne. -That’s merveilleux. -CARTER: Arrivederci. Yeah, I’m getting requests as well. Well, get ready for more. Katie said she wants to capitalize -on the success of the launch. -The momentum is gonna be awesome. -You did a great job, Daphne. -Merci, Zende. I’m very proud. The House of Forrester is being celebrated across the industry. There are successes being lauded around the globe, truly, and it is all thanks to your innovative ideas and progressive leadership. I, uh, I-I don’t know what to say. Ha ha. Well, I would love to stay and celebrate, but we’ve got a Hope for the Future meeting. Daphne, congratulations again. You are deserving of all of the accolades. Your fragrances are magnifique. -Thank you. -And you… -We’ll celebrate later. -[chuckles] [softly] Okay? Hope and Zende are right, Daphne. Your-your fragrances are the stars of today. You gave them a fantastic launch. It was a team effort. You really don’t want any applause. You should be on top of the world, Carter, but you don’t look like someone who wants to celebrate. We both know why. You can talk to me. I’ll listen. I care. TAYLOR: You’re not making sense. No, nothing about this is making sense, Mom. I’m gonna need more if you want my help. Look, I’m trying to be strong right now. I just– There’s a lot going on, and I don’t… -Look, I don’t know if– -Okay, okay. -Okay, okay, okay. Hold on. -What? -Slow down. -Okay. Take a deep breath. -[inhales] -Start from the beginning. Okay, um… I could sense something was going on with Finn. I, uh… I thought it was work, you know. He seemed really distracted and, um, you know, he’s just been– he’s been really busy, even before our anniversary and, uh… So I remember our night, our anniversary, he-he said there was something I needed to know, but he didn’t really wanna get into it, and then… and then he was-he was busy after that. [sighs] And then we were finally alone, and… I brought it up to him, I… I tried to get him to open up and be honest with me. Was he? Yeah. There was something on his mind. It’s about his past, a woman from way back. Another woman. It was a long time ago, Mom. He was… Finn was taken advantage of. He was only 18. She was older. Um… She was his first. You’re not gonna believe it when I tell you who it is. You’re not. -I know this person? -Mm-hmm. Who? Who was it? Who was he with back then? Poppy. -Poppy. -Yeah. His Aunt…Poppy? I-I-I– I mean, I know they’re not biologically related. He’s adopted. But still… Mom, that’s not even the worst of it. [knock on door] Maybe Dario’s back. Cousin Finn. Luna. I’m sorry, okay? I am so, so sorry for what I’ve done. [intense music plays] [somber instrumentals] Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[sirens wailing]

What do you think will happen to Rachel if I get arrested?

Hmm, I don’t know. Let me–oh, yeah. I know what’s going to happen. I’ll probably get full custody. And she’ll be much better off for it.

OK, that is an awful thing to say to me, Brady. And not very astute either. Think a little harder. [gasps sarcastically] Remember what Child Protective Services told us? That if there was one more, quote, “incident,” we could both lose our daughter forever. So ask yourself, is that what you want? Hmm? For us both to lose our little girl?

You know what I think I want? I think I want you to pay for what you did. I think you need a little time in prison.

Oh.

That’s what I want. 2

More than you want to hold on to our daughter? Brady, yes, I was involved with Ava’s kidnapping, but so was Rachel. And if that gets out, she could go into the system permanently. So you need to talk to your girlfriend so that she doesn’t talk to the police. [tense music]


What a fool I have been. You know, everyone warned me not to get involved with you again. And it’s not like I thought you were some kind of Boy Scout or anything, but I did not think that–

Didn’t think what?

I just didn’t think it would come back to bite me in the ass so quickly. But, boy, was I wrong.

Belle, please, just listen to me. 4

No. You know what? I’m done listening to you, EJ. You need to shut the hell up and listen to what I have to say now.


Very well.

Yes. Despite whatever has been happening between us for the last few weeks, make no mistake, I will not hesitate for one second to prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.


Hi there.

Hi.

Are you here to talk about the fundraiser?

No, actually, I am all talked out on that subject. I am about to go home. And I want you to come to dinner with me.

Oh, I would love to, but I’ve got to work on all these files.

Well, bring them with you. We’ll eat dinner at my house. Steve made an amazing big pot of stew, and I have a ton of leftovers. 6

Mm. Is this a sympathy invitation? Or just because John’s out of town?

Absolutely not. I have enough food to feed a army, and I just need you to help me finish it.

All right. Then, I will say, thanks, I’d love to.

[chuckles softly] Great.

Kayla!

Oh. 7

Oh, thank God.

Gabi.

I looked for you in your office and you weren’t there obviously, so I found a nurse and she told me that you were in here.

Slow down, slow down. What’s going on?

It’s an emergency. [tense music]


[Rafe groans softly]


Oof. [exhales deeply] [door opens]

There you are.

Huh? Who are– what’s–

Where the hell is Rafe?

Who–who?

Don’t play dumb with me. Where is he? What have you done with him? [dramatic music]

Who’s Rafe? And who are you?


[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


An emergency?

Are you all right?

I’m fine. It’s not me. OK, this is going to sound crazy, but I think we figured out why Rafe hasn’t been acting like himself lately. It’s because Rafe isn’t Rafe.

I don’t understand.

Neither do I. I mean, what– what do you–what do you mean?

Do you remember when EJ replaced my brother with a lookalike named Arnold Feniger?

Yes. That’s when Rafe was married to Sami.

And this time, Rafe was engaged to Jada. 11

This time? What are you saying?

Arnold’s back. In other words, EJ’s done it again. [dramatic music]


Cut the crap, Feniger.

Yeah, it’s not going to work.

What’s not?

This whole act you’re putting on. Look, we know Gabi confronted you about impersonating Rafe.

Obviously, you knew that she was going to go to the police, so you needed a defense.

I just can’t believe that this is it.

I really wish I knew what you were talking about.

Oh, come on. Enough, all right? We are not going to fall for it.

Seriously. It’s pathetic, OK? What did you do? When Gabi left, you jumped online and searched how to pretend to have amnesia?

Probably read some articles about Abe?

[scoffs] Yeah? Who’s Abe? [Shawn scoffs] [suspenseful music]

Listen, Feniger. Enough with the BS, OK? If I were you, I’d stop playing dumb and start talking. [dramatic music]


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Belle, darling, can’t we talk about this?

Talk? Are you joking?

This doesn’t have to be so adversarial.

You made this adversarial, EJ, when you found out about Ava’s kidnapping and tried to cover it up behind my back.

I thought you liked when I went behind your back.

Oh, God, don’t, don’t! Don’t try and sweet-talk your way out of this. This is a legal matter now. 15

Are you serious?

I am very serious. I am the DA. It is my job to follow the evidence wherever it leads. And if it leads me to throwing your two-faced, lying ass in prison, that is exactly what I will do. [tense music]


[EJ groans]


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I can’t believe that you are going to use our daughter as a shield, Kristen.

I am just giving you the facts, Brady. Rachel, like it or not, committed a crime.

Wait. Rachel lured Ava to Aremid, OK? But she’s not a mastermind criminal, OK? The only reason she was able to keep Ava there was the help of your kooky-ass mom and you. The two of you need to pay for what you did. CPS will understand that.

Oh, oh, right, right, right, right, right, yeah, because of the– the woman from CPS who visited you this morning? She was so very understanding. Listen to me, Brady. The only way we can keep our daughter safe is to keep her at home where she belongs… [Kristin sighs] is if what happened at Aremid stays at Aremid. [soft tense music]


Now, I am going to go check on my mother. Unless… unless you want to try and stop me.


[tense musical crescendo]


Gabi, I don’t understand. I thought Arnold was dead. 19

Yeah, didn’t somebody kill him in prison years ago?

Allegedly. But the timing was more than a little coincidental. Arnold was set to testify against Stefano and EJ when suddenly, he’s murdered by a couple of thugs who mistake him for Rafe.

You think he faked his own death?

More like the DiMeras did. They disappeared him. And now he’s reappeared and currently sitting in my kitchen. [Kayla gasps] At first, I thought Rafe’s personality change might be some sort of delay because of his coma. But it just kept getting worse. I mean, he cheated on Jada with a stripper the night before their wedding.

He did that?

Right after the bachelor party.

So that’s when you thought that Arnold had appeared? 21

Actually, uh, Stephanie was the one who realized. After Arnold hit on her.

What?

Yeah. She–she’s fine. She, uh, kneed the pig where it counts. But behavior made a light bulb go off and apparently, Arnold has hit on Steph before.

I remember her telling me about some really creepy hug with him.

Yeah. 22

If that’s true, this is horrifying.

Yeah, it really is. Look, I’m– I’m sorry that your family is going through all this, but I don’t know why you came to me.

I came to you because this dirtbag refuses to admit he’s an imposter. And I need your help to prove that he is. [dramatic music]

I would love to tell you people what you want to know, but I have no idea what you’re talking about.

[imitates buzzer] Try again.

OK, we don’t have time for this. Where is Rafe?

OK. I don’t know a Rafe. OK? And I don’t know a Feniger either.

Listen, you son of a– you need to start talking now. [tense music] I said talk!

Well, what do you want me to say? Should I make something up?

No, you piece of crap. Why don’t you just tell us what you’ve done with Rafe?

Well, I can’t tell you what I don’t know.

OK, fine. You want to keep stonewalling? You give me no choice. I’m going to have to take you in.

For what?

Suspicion of kidnapping.


Oh, stupid cops. They wouldn’t let me see my mother! They said I had to wait until her arraignment tomorrow. Can you believe that? Hello? Hello? Could I get a little brotherly sympathy, please?

Uh… I’m–I’m terribly sorry you were denied a visit. But I have my own problems. Belle was just here.

Yeah, I saw Belle at the station. Oh, let me guess. She broke off your little fling?

Worse. She intends to prosecute me as an accessory. To what you Blake women did to Ava. I assume Ms. Vitali’s given chapter and verse about how I helped your mother.

All right, you don’t have to worry about that. Ava is not a problem. [suspenseful music]

Really?

Yes, really. I made sure of it.


How you feeling?

Much better. Nothing like sleeping in an actual bed.

Have you eaten? I mean, do you want me to get you something from downstairs? Or I can grab you some dinner.

No, no, I’m good. I’m good. I’ll tell you what would make me feel better. Is if you let me know that Kristen’s been arrested.

Not yet. [suspenseful music]

You texted me and said that Belle was working on getting a warrant.

Yeah, yeah, but, um… Ava, that might not be our biggest problem right now. 29

What do you mean?


We have to talk.


Hi, honey. What are you doing here?

[sighs] Well, I went to the house, but Tate said you were still working.

OK. What’s going on? What’s the matter?

It’s EJ. 30

OK. What is he done?

You know, everyone said to stay away. They said I was insane for getting involved with him again, but of course, I didn’t listen. And now, I am just so furious.

OK, take a breath. Tell me what happened.

Ugh, God, I don’t want to take a breath. I want to punch a wall. All right. [sighs] This whole mess with Jada, I fully expected to find out that EJ was behind it, to be presented with evidence that would prove that he set up Jada to be a dirty cop, right? But while I’m focusing on that possibility and waiting for that shoe to drop, I completely failed to see that EJ was actually mixed up in something completely different and equally as horrific.

OK. What was it? 32

He was involved in Ava’s kidnapping.


You see, Ava can’t testify to what my mother did or to what we did without implicating Rachel.

Mm. And any mention of her involvement would trigger a call to Child Protective Services.

Right, which would result in Rachel being taken away from us. Look, Ava may hate my guts, but, uh, she wouldn’t hurt Brady that way. [suspenseful music]

Hmm.

What do you mean, “hmm?” I said, I had an ace up my sleeve, and I did.

Before you strain yourself patting yourself on the back, just remember who we’re dealing with here.

Yeah, I know who we’re dealing with. Ava and I, we go way back.

How far does Ava go back with your daughter? 34

[scoffing] Sorry?

You and Brady and I would do anything to protect Rachel, obviously.

Obviously, yes.

Are you sure Ava feels the same way? Can we really trust a Mafia princess to put the needs of a child above her own?


Why do we need to talk?

When I was down at the police station, Kristen showed up. She was there to check on her mother.

Great. It saves the cops trouble of having to haul her in.

I thought the same thing. But, uh…

Brady. What’s going on? Look, whatever it is, you can tell me.

I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to press charges against Kristen. [dramatic music]

So you pulled a hair out of Rafe– I mean, Arnold’s head?

And I made sure to get the root. I thought if you did a DNA test, it could prove that that man in my house is Arnold Feniger.

Well, I’d like to help you, but, you know, I need something to compare this hair to. Do you have anything that you know for sure is Arnold Feniger’s? 37

You don’t have anything here?

Well, there’s a possibility that we have his DNA on file from the police investigation. But that case has been closed for a very long time.

It’s probably a long shot.

Um, do you know if he has any blood relatives?

No. I don’t. Damn it.

You know, it’s OK. We may not have Arnold’s blood relative, but we definitely have Rafe’s. [suspenseful music]


Kidnapping?

And identity theft.

Oh, and let’s not forget false imprisonment.

Yeah, you’ve been busy here in Salem, Arnie. You’ve racked up a bunch of felonies.

So why don’t you just make things easier on yourself and just tell us where you stashed Rafe? 39

OK, once again, I don’t know where Rafe is. I don’t even know who he is, OK? Well, how about you tell me why you think that I do?

I don’t think he’s going to make this any easier.

Leaves us with only one option.

We’re going to have to do this the hard way. Stand up.

For what?

I’m placing you under arrest.

You got to be kidding me. 40

Up. Now. Unless you want me to add resisting arrest to your list of charges.


You’re making a big mistake.

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have a lawyer with you. If you can’t afford one, the court will appoint one for you. 41

What are you saying, Brady? Why shouldn’t I press charges against Kristen? [suspenseful music]


[sighs] OK, she knew. She knew that her mother was holding me prisoner and she did nothing about it.

I know.

And you also know that if Steve hadn’t cleaned up that voicemail that I left you, I would still be tied to a wheelchair, stuck in that haunted house with–with–with–with– with Mommy Dearest and the freaking Parrot Man!

I know, Ava. I know, and I understand, OK? But I’m also led to understand Kristen wanted to let you go, but her mother talked her out of it.

So what? She still left me there!

Because her mother reminded her what would happen if the authorities knew that Rachel was involved in a kidnapping plot.


OK. What are you saying here, Brady? Where–where are you going with this?

Ava, Ava, Kristen left you there at Aremid not to hurt you. She was trying to protect our daughter.

OK. Well, she did hurt me, and she’s going to get punished for it. So not only am I going to press charges against her, I am going to testify about every last agonizing detail that she put me through.

I–I–I–I get it. I understand, OK? I really do. I want her to pay just as much as you do.

So what is the problem?

The problem is if you implicate Kristen, you’re also going to implicate my daughter. [dramatic music]


[Ava sighs]

I am not worried about Ava.

She is a self-serving snake.

She is also a mother. And if the shoe were on the other foot, she would expect Brady to come through for her.

You honestly believe that nitwit will convince her to let this all go?

[sighs] Ava is free to resume her little love-fest with Brady. [Kristen chuckles] I am sure that she is not going to blow that up by getting rid of his kid.

Yeah, well, let’s hope.

You know what, EJ? I’m really sick of your negativity. Yeah, I mean, if you have a better way to get Ava to keep her trap shut, then, by all means, let me hear it.


Yeah, it’s exactly what I thought. Please just trust me this once, hmm? I am telling you Ava is neutralized.

With any luck, so has Rafe Hernandez.

Well, now that I know that EJ was an accessory to Ava’s kidnapping, I have no choice but to bring charges against him.

Honey, I’m so sorry.

Well, don’t be. Like I said, I was pretty sure I’d wind up prosecuting him for setting up Jada. Now I’ll just be prosecuting him for something else. Yeah, being blindsided sucks, but… guess I should be grateful it’s just the one crime, right? [tense music]

Yeah. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but… there actually may be more to it than that.


If you test my hair against the hair I pulled from that guy’s head, it’ll prove we’re not related, right?

Yes, but it won’t prove that it’s Arnold Feniger.

That’ll be my next step. Right now, I just need to prove that that man in my house is not Rafe. Can you help me?

Yes, I believe I can. [suspenseful music]


Where’s Feniger?

Cooling his heels in Interrogation. He’s still playing dumb.

Damn. What are you thinking?

Is there any chance that this isn’t an act? That he genuinely has no clue what we’re talking about?

Nope. No chance. Like you said, Feniger knew that Gabi would go to the cops, so he’s putting on this whole act. He thinks it’ll keep him from facing justice.

Yeah, well, it’s working. The longer he pretends he doesn’t know anything, longer we don’t have answers.

We won’t have anything to help us find Rafe.

OK, I get it, Brady. You don’t want to lose your child. Look, I don’t want that for you either, obviously. OK? So when I talk to the police again, I won’t say anything about Rachel.

It’s–it’s– it’s not possible.

OK, trust me. I am good under pressure.

No, I get that. It’s not that. It– Ava, if Rachel was just slightly involved in this whole thing, maybe we could find a way to keep her out of the story. But she is literally the one who lured you to Aremid. I don’t know how you avoid disclosing that.

Oh, come on, Brady. The police aren’t going to go after a little girl.

It’s–[scoffs] Ava, it’s a serious crime. If they think that she was involved, they have a duty to report it to Child Protective Services. And CPS has already come to me and said if Rachel is involved in one more incident, just one more, they could take her away from me. [suspenseful music]


I thought that you wanted Kristen to pay…

Oh, God, Ava, I do.

For what she did.

Ava, I do want her to pay.

Really? It’s funny. because it sounds to me like you want her to get away with it.


So EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping and setting up Jada?

It would seem so. 55

And he replaced Rafe with Arnold Feniger, that monster that raped Sami.

That’s what Gabi thinks.

[sighs] Poor Jada. And Rafe. God, where is he?

I don’t know. I’m sure the police are aware of the situation and they’re doing all they can to get to the bottom of it.

Oh, Rachel Blake must have known.

Kristen’s mother? 56

Well, Brady said that she got EJ to keep quiet about Ava. And this must have been what she had on him. Oh, God, I cannot believe this.

Yeah, this is a lot.

Yeah. I mean, I had a feeling that EJ was keeping something from me, but this is so much worse than I thought. I cannot believe that I got involved with this monster. Again.

Well, Rafe isn’t the only one that needs to be neutralized. What about his doppelganger? 57

I’ve been informed that Arnold Feniger has been removed from the situation.

Hmm, removed?

As someone who has disappeared a few adversaries herself, I’m sure you can appreciate the need for an undisclosed location at the ready.

Oh, I do love a black site. So where did you dump him?

Doesn’t matter. But rest assured fake Rafe is exiting Salem as we speak while real Rafe is back in the bosom of his family.

Hmm.

Mm-hmm. [Kristen chuckles] [tense music]

Mm.

OK, we’ll take this sample from the man that you presume was Arnold Feniger and your sample and we’ll compare them and see what’s up, OK? 59

And you can do that right now?

Well, unfortunately, the lab is closed, but I will get a rush on it and I’ll get back to you with the results as soon as I know something, all right?

Thank, you, Kayla. Thank you so much.

Absolutely. All right. [somber music]


Let me take another run at Feniger, see if I can get him to talk. 60

I’ll go with you.

No, Jada.

You don’t have to say it. I am on administrative leave, which means I have to stay out here.

I know this is killing you. But if we want to make sure that this guy pays, then–

We got to do it by the book.

Yeah.

I know. It’s just… I am very worried about Rafe, Shawn.

I promise you I will do everything in my power to get some answers from him. All right? Now go home. I’ll call you the second I find out anything.


Shawn. Now that we know that Rafe didn’t cheat on me, what happened between us, that means–

Jada. Let’s just focus on finding Rafe, OK? And I’ll let you know the second I find anything, OK?

Thank you.


[somber music]

If I refuse to press charges… Kristen and her mother get away scot-free. You’re OK with that?

No. No, I’m not OK with it. I just got to protect my daughter.


[Brady sighs]

I get that, Brady. I feel for you. I do, because I would take a bullet for my son. [Brady chuckles softly] I’m telling you the idea of Kristen and her mother skating–

I am so– I am so sorry to ask this of you, OK? If there was any other way out of it, I wouldn’t. There’s just not.


And I’m just begging you for the sake of my little girl, please keep what you know to yourself.


I mean, you’re not worried that Rafe is going to talk, are you?

Why should I be? You told me that Rolf has perfected his memory-erasing drug.

Mm. He did.

That means Hernandez has forgotten all about this unpleasantness.

Right, but in all likelihood, Belle is going to find out what you did.

Hmm. But without a witness, she’ll never be able to prove it.

Well, go ahead and say it. Go ahead and say “I told you so.”

I would never say– Belle, Belle, come on. Darling, we all make mistakes.

Oh, God. A drunken hookup would have been a mistake. A one-night stand would have been a mistake. This was a choice. I chose to keep going back.

Did you think that EJ was going to change?

No. He himself told me he wasn’t going to change. And still, I stayed. And I don’t know if it was my ego or just some warped reaction to my divorce. [scoffs] Oh, my God. I totally defended EJ to Shawn this morning.

How so?

Shawn told me that he was looking for proof that EJ framed Jada. And I told him he was being ridiculous and that he was only going after EJ because he was jealous. And you know what he said to me? He said that deep down, I knew that EJ was guilty and that he set up Jada. And the truth is I did. And as I stood there arguing EJ’s case, I knew that it was more than likely that Shawn was right. [somber music] I just– I don’t know how I could be so stupid. 69

Belle, one thing you are not is stupid.


[Belle sniffles] Oh, honey. Oh, honey. Mm, I’ve gotcha. I’ve gotcha.


[suspenseful music] [EJ sighs]


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You’re all calm, cool, and collected. But I can tell the Belle situation is getting to you.

Did I not just say I’m confident she’ll never be able to build a case against me?

Uh, I meant the personal situation. You were practically floating in here this morning after she left. You care for her, don’t you?


OK, fine. You don’t have to admit it. Oh, and I am sorry, by the way.

For what?

You being roped into the Ava business. [EJ sighs]

I just want to make sure that Rafe is blissfully ignorant to my role in his kidnapping.

Well, uh, I’m sure Rolf’s, uh, drug is working its magic. [Kristen chuckles]

What about the dosage? Are you sure he got it right? 72

Well, I told him that, uh, we needed to erase all memories from the past few months. And he said what was in that syringe would, uh, do the job.

Well, let’s just hope that if the good doctor has missed the mark, he’s erred on the side of too much rather than too little.

Hmm. You want Rafe’s mind to be a blank slate? I mean, not that it all wasn’t already.

[chuckles] Well, that was not my intention. But if that is the case, he certainly won’t be able to testify against me.


[EJ sighs]

Look, I know you’re just trying to save your own hide, but you are not the only person involved here.

OK, let me guess. You’re talking about this Rafe person that I’ve never heard of?

And Jada, who loves this Rafe person very much. And she just found out that he’s been missing for God knows how long.

OK. I should care why?

[scoffs] Come on, man. Have a heart. Our Jada is worried sick. All she wants is her fiancé back. [suspenseful music]

Did you say fiancé? [knock on door] 75

Gabi, hey. What’s the latest?

Just gave Kayla a sample of Feniger’s DNA.

Oh. Come in. Blood from when you punched him in the face?

Hmm. I wish. No, I, uh, pulled a hair out of his head. They’re testing it against one of mine.

Ah, then we’ll know for sure that bastard’s not Rafe.

Mm-hmm.

Nice work.

Yeah, well, it’s a start. What about you? Any luck getting Arnold to tell you where my brother is?

Uh, no. Shawn and I found him at your house, and we went at him pretty hard. But he’s putting on this whole amnesia act. [suspenseful music]

What?

Yeah, he’s pretending that he doesn’t even know who Rafe is, doesn’t know who I am. Never even heard of Arnold Feniger.


But Shawn took him in for questioning. But I don’t think he’s going to crack any time soon.

How are we going to find Rafe?


Yes, Jada and Rafe are engaged. And the wedding didn’t end well. But I’m sure that you already know that, considering you’re the one that dumped her at the altar. So are you going to tell me what I want to know So we can put Jada’s mind at ease?


For the last time, I don’t know any Jada. Look, it’s getting late.

Not for me. I’m just getting started.

You can’t keep me here. I haven’t done anything,

Well, you know what, Arnold? I think that you did. And we’re going to continue doing this until you admit to what you did, even if we have to go all night.

All right, well, if you keep badgering me, then–

Then what?

I want a lawyer.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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Chase wants his brother Finn to be his and Brook Lynn ‘s sperms donor so their child will in some way be genetically his child. Brook Lynn is worried that what happened with Molly and Kristina will happen with Finn and Chase although the situation is slightly different with Fin̈n and Chase. Brook Lynn tells Chase that she needs some time to think and then tells her mom what Chase wants to do and asks her mom to help her decide what to do about the situation.

Tracy gets a judge to approve a cease and desist order so that Drew will stop using the last name Quartermaine. Ned, Olivia, and Gio think that, if Tracy enforces the court order, Scout will be the one hurt because she will feel like she isn’t part of the family.

Drew lies to the Assistant District Attorney(ADA) Turner and tells her Jason never went to his house and he was alone when Cyrus was murdered and he won’t lie for Jason. Carly tells Drew to stop lying and tell the truth. Carly asks Willow to persuade Drew to tell the truth. Willow tells Carly that Drew would never lie just to send his brother to prison. Carly doesn’t understand why Willow is letting Drew manipulate her. Willow later tells Drew that Carly is wrong because nobody manipulates her and that she makes her own decisions and, to prove it, she tells Drew that she, Wiley, and Amelia will move into his house.

Jason tells Diane they will never find Cyrus’ body because the person who framed him for the murder is a professional. Diane gets a court order to set Jason free for now because ADA Turner is determined to convict Jason for Cyrus’ murder even though they haven’t found his body.

Aunt Stella gets Curtis a meeting with her friend Congressman Henderson. Curtis hopes to persuade the Congressman to keep Drew off the Appropriations Committee so Drew won’t be able to stop the McConkey Esplanade project.

Josslynn tells Jack that she has decided to become a WSB agent so she can help people just like Dex wanted to do.

Anna is determined to figure out who is framing Jason so he can be cleared of Cyrus’s murder.

Chase wants his brother Finn to be his and Brook Lynn ‘s sperms donor so their child will in some way be genetically his child. Brook Lynn is worried that what happened with Molly and Kristina will happen with Finn and Chase although the situation is slightly different with Fin̈n and Chase. Brook Lynn tells Chase that she needs some time to think and then tells her mom what Chase wants to do and asks her mom to help her decide what to do about the situation.

Tracy gets a judge to approve a cease and desist order so that Drew will stop using the last name Quartermaine. Ned, Olivia, and Gio think that, if Tracy enforces the court order, Scout will be the one hurt because she will feel like she isn’t part of the family.

 

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Chelsea wants to know if Adam is over Sally before she considers having a relationship with him. Adam assures Chelsea that he is over Sally although he regrets that they broke up because of the one night stand he and Chelsea had in Baltimore. Adam and Chelsea kiss one more time before they each go to their rooms since they agreed to take things slowly.

Phyllis and Sharon’s captor gives them a riddle to solve which says “18 away from the fourth of July” which they figure out it is July 22 2013 which is the day when Sharon fought and Sharon pushed Phyllis down the stairs and Phyllis went into a coma. The ladies figure out that their captor must know them. The date in the riddle is the continuation to a safe that contains two cell phones. The ladies tell their captor they will continue to play the game. The captor gives them permission to make one phone call to someone they are okay and that they are out of town.

Sharon calls Nick and tells him she is at the spa in Sedona and asks him to tell Mariah and Faith where she is because she is too tired from her trip to call them. Nick tells Victor and Nikki it is strange that’s Sharon wouldn’t want to talk to Mariah and Faith. Nick also thinks it is strange that Sharon lost her phone and is calling from a burner phone.

Phyllis calls Summer and tells her she went out of town to follow business leads for Abbott Communications and she asks Summer not to tell Billy about her trip. Summer sends a text message to Nick telling him she talked to Phyllis. Nikki thinks it is strange that Sharon and Phyllis called close to the same time but she is glad that Phyllis and Sharon are okay.

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 That beautiful mind is working all the time. I was just thinking about back in the day before we had kids. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not wishing them away. I love our family something fierce. You don’t have to tell me and no need to explain. I think I know where you’re going. You always do. Things were a lot simpler when it was just the two of us.

Exactly. The problems were with the world. And we were either innocent or arrogant enough to believe that we could solve them with a heartfelt vocal or some civil disobedience. And sometimes we did. Or came close. Now that mindset has turned once we had Nicole and Dani and the grandkids. When they hurt, we bleed.

Not so simple anymore. I could kill Bill Hamilton with my bare hands. There’d be satisfaction in that. Mm hmm. But as practical solutions go, any second thoughts about the way forward? We don’t have a choice. Martin must be protected. Unfortunately, that means Dani will pay the price yet again.

Obviously, I need the room to handle this unexpected situation. We’ll pick up when I’m done. Close the door, please.

Nicely done. Very dramatic. And blue, always been your color. You happy now? You feel better? Got a little something something out of your system? Not yet. I’m getting there.

Who knew my baby girl would grow up and have such a head for business. I put her marketing concept into place and bookings increased by 10%. Told you they would. Okay. Impressive. Now that’s the type of skill set that’ll take you far in life. That’s the plan. Mm-hmm . Speaking of plans, did you decide to shoot the video bio here or at the clinic?

Um, I like your office to highlight the professional side and the grounds at Uncle Ted’s for a more personal angle. Hey, you’re not camera shy, are you? Not a bit. My beautiful wife is getting an award for her prestigious work as a psychiatrist. They want me on tape? I’m there. Andre and I were thinking it’d be cool to hear you guys tell your story.

How you met, your first impressions of each other. Man, what it’s like to have such a solid marriage. Everyone wants one, only a few succeed. Well, I can talk about this woman all day long. So good to see you, nephew. You’re looking well, too. Thank you. Man, um, yeah, it was touch and go there for a minute, but you guys wouldn’t let me fall.

Y’all literally saved me. If I had every second of every day to spend, Trying, I could never repay you. Thank you.

Love you, nephew.

How do you stand living your life so loud? You can’t go anywhere without being scrutinized and judged. Just part of being who I am in the world we live in. And a good thing too. My social media presence is about to become more important than ever. Why? What’s going on? I need your input. You’re the only person who’s experienced our mother exactly the same way I have.

Oh god, what’s she done now? It’s what I’m about to do. I’m gonna shake things up. Start my own purse line with Kat. Oh! Uh, and how does mom feel about you splitting her focus? I won’t be. I’m quitting. Wait, you mean modeling? Bingo. The question being, where will that leave mom? Okay. Put on quite a show. Came in here wielding weapons and slapping people.

Why, Dani? Huh? What do you want? You know, beating you with your own golf club and watching you die a slow, agonizing death would be fun. But I’ll settle for answers. How dare you, Bill. How dare you move your whore into my community. Hayley is not a whore. Okay? And we like the house. It suits our needs. You were gone.

You left Fairmont when you left me. Got a place in Eagle Harbor. Why can’t you and Hayley live there? I sold that house. Yeah, I’ve been standing a suite at the Ritz until after the wedding. Okay, then buy someplace else. There are tons of communities to choose from. Fairmont Crest is the best address in Maryland.

And it was my home for many years. Do I need to remind you how you ended up in Fairmont in the first place? It was because you were married to me. Dani Dupree. It was my pedigree, my money, my family connections that opened those gates to you, my father who jump started your career. If it weren’t for me, you would still be a lowly public servant trying to make ends meet.

Hey, okay. Get over yourself, Dani. Huh? I would be in the exact same place that I am right now. I just would have gotten here a different way. And I’m going to tell you something. You didn’t make me. And your father didn’t make me either. I made myself. And I brought you along for the ride.

You okay, Les? You seem down. What? Oh, sorry. Uh, that guy over there reminded me about him. I drifted. Sometimes it just happens. To be expected. Grief doesn’t happen in a straight line. And it hasn’t been all that long since you lost Alan. Alan filled the holes in my heart. Since he’s been gone, it’s like those spaces are just Hollow.

No. Hey, listen. I am not trying to bring you guys down. All right, so I would much rather hear about the tea From those rich folks behind the gates. So who is going to spill? Well, I guess the big news is what happened at the country club restaurant Fairmont Crest is buzzing. My phone totally blew up. Mine too.

Okay, what happened? Woo, Dani almost put Hayley on the floor. What? From what I heard, if it hadn’t been for a bar stool or a table breaking her fall, Hayley would have been ass over tea kettle. Dani pushed her. Punched her in the face. Get out. In front of a whole house. Now that is delicious. And good for Dani.

You know, you can’t home break a woman and expect her not to react. Vanessa said she wasn’t surprised. She went to Dani’s this morning for coffee and found Dani throwing mugs against the wall. Girl. Ooh. Anything to add? Not really. Everything went smoothly at Nicole and Ted’s. Nothing but love. Must be wonderful being Nicole Dupree Richardson.

I wonder what it’s like. Talk about a woman who has everything. Nicole deserves all the blessings. She’s an amazing, inspirational person. It’s no wonder Ted adores her. That first year after the plane crash was the darkest. I’d ever lived through the shock, the grief. It was unbearable to lose Stan and Iris so suddenly.

Ted and I haven’t flown together since. I’d hate to think who I would’ve become if you guys had not insisted that I stay with you those first few months. We were happy to help you any way we could. You didn’t just help me. You saved my life, the three of you. And Martin, I will always be grateful. Nothing you guys couldn’t ask of me.

We love you, Andre.

So happy to have you home. For however long it lasts. Yeah. Hey, why don’t I turn the tables? I’ll take a picture of you for once. Nah, I’d rather you not. Yeah, I’m not too keen on having my mug splashed all over social media. Prefer my place to be behind the camera. In fact, uh, join your parents. Come on. Back up, back up.

Alright. Nicole in the middle. Uncle Ted. Come on, man. Loosen the jacket up. This looks good. Okay, cool. Alright. Alright, smile pretty now. Say cheese. Nobody does that, Dad. Here’s the thing. Mom is grown. And so are you. If modeling doesn’t float your boat anymore, you get to walk away into whatever does. It’s, it’s not that I’m ungrateful.

Mom built a career that’s been very good to me. I make great money. Modeling is the reason why I have a social media presence in the first place. But, I want to do what’s mine. Not something that Mom chose for me. Walk my own path, you know? Stop being under Mom’s control. It’s me, Chelsea. You know, the one that left Fairmont five years ago?

Opened my own firm, married Jacob, and never looked back? You don’t have to justify needing change to me. You want to spread your wings, and there’s nothing wrong with it. Hell, Mom did it when she was younger than you. And she certainly did not let Grandmother’s objections slow her down one bit. I know.

It’s just, she’s so brittle and fragile right now. And being my manager is all she has left. Do you remember when we were growing up, how we’d tiptoe around Mom until we could get a read on her mood? I still do. And you always will. Unless you cut the cord. Mom is always something emotional. It’s always big and demands energy and attention from whoever’s closest.

And since I’ve moved out, that burden has fallen onto you. Especially since she’s such a part of your career. I hear what you’re saying. It’s just I feel guilty. It’s the only life you get, Chelsea. And bottom line, our mother is a survivor. It took me finding a place in the world separate from her to truly get that.

Now, it’s not gonna be easy, but maybe it’s time you create some distance of your own. I don’t even know who you are anymore. When did you start getting so much pleasure out of hurting me? That wasn’t the intention. It’s just the way things turned out. We built a life together. We made a family and you left like it was nothing.

Did you ever love me? I loved you very much. Then how could you treat me so shabbily? You are literally throwing a woman who blew up my marriage in my face. How much am I supposed to take, Jill? That’s the thing. It’s not about you, Dani. It’s about me. And what I need for my life now. And that’s Hayley. I’m sorry you’re having a hard time accepting that our marriage is over, but it really is this simple.

I fell in love with someone else. You promised me forever. I gave up everything for you. You were on a path and you chose to change course. Eddie, we had a good run. Our marriage worked. Until it didn’t. Until Hayley came along. We were in trouble long before Hayley. I didn’t know that. Was our marriage perfect?

Not by a long shot. You cheated on me, Bill. More than once. And I look the other way because, because some men are incapable of being faithful to one woman. And because I loved you. But I choked on my pride and I pretended it wasn’t happening because I thought that’s what you needed. And I thought that’s what I had to do to keep our family together.

But I never considered us in trouble. You had it both ways. Why would you leave? Uh, Dani, look, I can’t do this with you, okay? This is my place of business. I can’t do this. Right? People change. Okay? Situations change. We accept a new reality and we move on. That’s what Hayley and I hope you can do. Maybe even get to the point where you can wish us well.

Never. In fact, I hope your life is a misery. If I could put a curse on you, I would. You selfish, heartless bastard. One more thing. Slapping me? Whatever. I can take whatever you dish out. But if you ever raise another hand to Hayley You’re what? You couldn’t possibly hurt me more than you already have. Don’t try me.

I’m not afraid of you.

I hope you got an earful of what’s coming for you. You’re not special, Hayley. And you sure as hell ain’t the first. Remember what they say. Past is prologue.

Is this, uh, seat taken? I’m waiting for someone. I doubt that. Excuse me? You did a good job with the disguise, but I know who you are. I know you anywhere. I’m your biggest fan.

Blow this joint with me, and I’ll prove it. I found it’s a good policy not to get intimate with my fans, but There’s something about you. Oh, good, I don’t have to drink alone. Vodka martini, very dry, very cold. Why are you wearing sunglasses? And who’s he?

He’s not Doug, that’s for sure.

Randy Parker. What’s up, my man? Doug McBride. You tell me. Don’t sweat it. I got what you came for.

They were all good, my friend. Later. We all good.

I’m gonna be at Chelsea’s shoot tomorrow, is that okay with you? Uh, sure, you can be my assistant. I should warn you, it’ll probably be tense. Aunt Dani mommages Chelsea hard when things are fine. And this ain’t that. I hear you, I hear you. So, where my referee hat? So, what have you been up to since we last saw you?

Just got back from Bali, photographing a new resort. Oh, I’m sorry. Somebody’s gotta do it. It was horrible what you went through. Losing both of your parents like that. They’ve been gone ten years now. It’s hard to believe. I can’t even imagine. But I so admire the way you put your life back together. Doing what you love on your own terms.

Isn’t that what we all strive for? Yeah. But the money my parents left me gives me that freedom. So it’s still kind of weird. But you give what you make from photography to charities your mom supported, so it kind of balances out in a good way. True. That’s the hope, at least. But what about you? From what I can see, Kat Richardson is all about work.

No love interest in your life, or? Plenty of time for that. Right now, I’m concentrating on learning what I need to know about business. Chelsea and I are going to do big things, but that’s a secret for now. Safe with me? I know.

Always.

I wish we didn’t have to do this. You and me both. It kills me to know that we’ll be adding to Dani’s pain. While giving in to Bill. And gifting Haley with a legitimacy she doesn’t deserve. I suppose there’s another option. We can call Bill’s bluff. Bank on him saving the trump card for a bigger hand.

What if he doesn’t? That little girl has got his nose open about as wide as it gets. Look at what Bill has already thrown away because of her. We can’t roll the dice on Martin’s future. Have you told him about this? No, and I don’t intend to. This is ours to handle. We never speak about that night. With good reason.

Do you ever regret the choices we made?

I’d do it all again. Exactly the same. Me too. So, we move forward as planned.

I’ve noticed you and Laura are still at the house when I’m leaving. Oh, we’ve definitely been putting in overtime. Oh, well that’s gonna look good on your paychecks. And it also explains why you’ve been missing from quiet practice. Oh. We will be seeing you again soon, right? I’ll be there tonight. I promise Laura will be done by seven.

Hey, Martin. Um, come sit. Yeah, what’s up?

So, there’s been something on my mind for a while now. I almost brought it up last time you were having your dreams, but they evened out. And your sleep has been peaceful. I hoped it would stay that way, but here we are again. And you’re right. I do have that part of my brain that searches for answers whether that annoys you or not.

So, I’m just gonna throw this out there. It’s quite a preamble. Are you going to hear me out? I’m sitting here, aren’t I? Maybe these dreams are about something that you don’t want to remember. From intrepid reporter to amateur therapist. You must have too much time on your hands. There’s no story here, Smitty.

No mystery to solve. I have bad dreams that I don’t recall. If that’s too disturbing for you, I’ll move into the guest room. Well, that’s a bit extreme.

That’s weird. What? I’ve been summoned. Sudden family meeting at my grandparents. Thanks for your always on point advice. Are you taking it? Eventually. But not until this awful wedding is behind us and mom’s feeling better. I can bide my time a little longer. You’re a good kid. I’m a grown ass woman. You’ll always be my baby sister no matter how old you get.

Whatever. Oh, is that synchronicity or what? Family meeting? Seven o’clock, no excuses.

That’s mother’s text tone. She’s old school. She always calls. Mine is from Grandmother 2. Family meeting at the house. Presence required? I hope Dani hasn’t lost her mind and gone left on somebody. I, uh, I hired this fine young gentleman to do a little role playing. I’m Incognito Taylor, and this is my biggest fan.

You’re joking, right?

Of course I am. This is Zeke. Zeke from my office. Thank you, Zeke, for dropping off the keys. Anytime. You know where to find me. Oh, a little role play with that one might not be such a bad idea. You could probably use the distraction. You are not kidding. I just left Bill. I thought confronting him would give me some, I don’t know, release?

Closure? Didn’t happen? It’s so frustrating. I cannot reach a man who I was married to for over 30 years. Bill is completely shut down on me. Nothing I say or do penetrates that. It’s hurtful. And it fills me with even more anger. And there’s nowhere for that anger to go. Anyway, I have made a decision. I have to get Chelsea through a photo shoot tomorrow, and then I’m going to hop a plane to Paris.

Ooh, there is a plan I can wholeheartedly endorse. A change of scenery can work miracles. That’s my mother. Command appearance at my parents. That can’t be good. If that bastard ex husband of mine has done one more thing to disrespect me, I cannot be held responsible for my reaction.

I absolutely love it. Love what? Laura just got me this. Aww, that’s lovely. Did I miss an occasion? No, no, just the thank you from me to Mona. Is there anything I need to know before I leave? Yes, the smaller banquet room at the Country Club is available both nights, we’re considering for the sponsorship presentation.

Great, I will decide soon. Why don’t you both take off? I know you’ve been working extra hours. You don’t have to tell me twice. I’ve been wanting to get to choir rehearsal tonight. Uh, I’ll finish up a few things and be on my way. I want to do some online shopping for our trip to Maui. Oh, I have a special place in my heart for that island.

That is where I met Ted. I didn’t know that. At a National Medical Association conference a million years ago. Best week of my life up until then. Anyway, I gotta run. Hopefully, oh thank you. Hopefully this meeting is about something other than Bill and his hateful wedding.

I am so furious with Dad. I can’t even see straight. This in your face wedding to my former friend. Getting married at the country club? Buying a house close to mom, it is reprehensible even for him. Totally. I’m so glad I live in D. C. Running into dad and Haley all the time would be a nightmare. No kidding.

You know, back in the day, when I was a daddy’s girl, living to please him and wanting to be like him, I never would have believed the day would come when I would despise him this much. Well, strong word. Well, he earned it. And not just for Hayley, though that would have been enough. The way he took mom for granted.

The affairs. The way he twists and subverts the law to get his guilty clients off. But even with all of that, I could still look into dad’s eyes and see someone that I loved. Not anymore. I knew you were angry with him. I guess I didn’t realize how broken things are between you. You and dad were always so close.

Yeah, that’ll never be true again. As far as I’m concerned, I don’t have a father. Naomi, don’t.

This was knocked off the desk when Dani swung that club. Gotta love the symbolism. Hey, it’s just glass and frame. Easily replaced. Yeah, unlike our relationships with Naomi. She was my first real friend. I miss her in my life, and I know you miss your daughter. Yeah, yeah, of course. I’m sure in time we’ll be back on track.

I hope. I’m worth your loss. Hey. I wouldn’t be with you if you weren’t. You reawakened me, Hayley. I didn’t even realize it, I was just going through the motions. You know, pretending that feeling dead inside was an okay way to live. That I didn’t miss catching my breath at the touch of a woman I love, you gave that back to me.

Jump started my heart and a few other things. Hey, I will never be sorry I chose you.

Here at the Grands, we’re family meeting, no idea why. Y’all know my sister Naomi is a badass lawyer, but did y’all know she can sing? Eat your heart out, J Hood! Okay, peeps. Chicken later or not. You want me to fix you a plate? Do not point that thing at me again. And no, I will eat at home with Jacob. Thank God there’s food.

I’m starving.

That’s a lot of meat you got there. What are you, the salami police? You have a photo shoot tomorrow. And I’m channeling Aunt Dani. Sorry. Well, if you’re gonna eat it, eat it fast before she gets here. Too late. Oh.

There. Much better. Why do you hate me? It is just as easy to eat healthy food as it is junk. Especially right before a shoot. Chill, Mom. Let Chelsea live. I don’t remember asking for your two cents. Oh! Is there anything I can do to support Aunt Dani? Actually, there might be. Everybody’s been trying to get her to move on from Bill because she definitely needs to.

But maybe you could be a different voice. One that validates how she’s feeling because that’s legitimate too. Assignment understood and accepted. Does anyone know why we’re here? Mother! Daddy! What’s going on? There’s been a change in plan you’re not going to like. Well, I have a change of plan of my own that maybe will negate the need for yours.

So I’ll go first. I am going to Paris tomorrow night. That won’t do. What do you mean? Now is the perfect time for me to get as far away as possible. And we need you here. At least through Friday. Bill and Hayley’s wedding is Friday. That’s what I’m trying to get away from. We’re going. Say it again? I can’t have heard you right.

The Duprees will be attending the wedding. As a family. Including you, Dani.

Dammit, Mother. No.

Hey Mona, Nicole decided on the menu for the Lynx brunch. She likes number three. Okay, I’m headed out now. I’ll see you tomorrow. Bye.

I’ll ignore the fact you just cursed at me in my own home. I understand this is yet another blow you weren’t expecting. I’m just as shocked as Dani. Why in the world would our family attend that horror show of a wedding? Thank you! Do I have to remind you of who we are? Dupree’s don’t cower, we don’t hide.

If Bill has the stones to marry that little heifer in our community, then he can do it while looking into our pissed off faces. And not just us. Anita and I want a community turnout. I’ll be making the necessary phone calls. Let me get this straight. You want me to support my ex husband’s marriage to another woman?

Doesn’t sound like support to me. More like making Bill and Haley as uncomfortable as possible. There you go. I won’t do it. No one’s suggesting you wish them well. Just be there. Radiating all the hostility you please. Truthfully, I don’t hate the idea of making Dad and Haley accountable to this family.

Haley invited us. Invited everyone. She is incapable of shame. The answer is no. Disown me. Disinherit me. Whatever. I am out of the Mortify Dani business.

Dani. Dani! A word.

What is happening, Daddy?

Your mother and I haven’t asked a lot of you. In fact, we pretty much let you have your way since you were a teenager. I realize this doesn’t make sense to you. But I wouldn’t put it on you without a good reason. And if I’m not telling you that reason,

It’s because I can’t. I’m asking you to trust me. To do this for me.

I hate this. With every fiber of my being. But if it is this important to you, Fine.

I’ll be there.

Thank you.

Did she agree? Yes. But, she feels betrayed again. This time, by us. We’ll make it right with Dani. But we did what we needed to do.

Are you okay, mom? What just happened? I don’t know. Looks like we’re going to a wedding. I don’t understand. Neither do I. But it’s important to my dad. Are you gonna be able to get through this? I guess we’ll see. I smell Gil all over this. He got to my parents somehow. Guess he wants to keep that little tramp happy.

Why else would he care? Well, just Well, turn it around. You know, be that wall of hostility Grandmother mentioned. Make them sorry we came. Mm hmm. Maybe even ruin the ceremony altogether. Like, I could be so upset, I get sick to my stomach and barf all over Hayley and her stupid dress. Ew. Don’t tempt me to encourage you.

I’m sorry, Mom. About all of this. So am I. Thank you. I appreciate the support. It’ll be over soon. And in the meantime, we got you. We got you.

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VICTOR: Would you care for a drink? Oh, somehow this doesn’t seem like a social call, but seeing the look on your face, you better make it a double. Thank you. All right. To your health, old boy. And to yours. And no one else getting shot here anytime soon. Be honest, how’s the healing going? Well, whenever I move or sit, I feel it. Sounds like you’re on your way. Oh, and if this meeting is about, uh, further moves on Jabot and Jack, I’ve got nothing new to report. Oh, it’s not about that. Are our men still in place? Oh, if by men you mean the spies we embedded in the company in order to get intel on any and all new products? Yeah. Then the answer to that is yes. Uh, they will need a few more days to generate a report. Good. That’s it? You have no demands, no complaining that you wanted it yesterday? It’s not what this meeting is about. Then what is it about? Something is going on at Winters. I’m concerned about Lily. And I want to help her. Hello there. Hello. Oh, that’s not necessary. No, good manners are always necessary.

Please.

Okay, thank you. Yes. Sounds like something your mother taught you. No, my father. The one who raised me. Jackson. I appreciate you joining me for dinner. Well, I’m holding up my end of the bargain. [Damian chuckling] You make it sound like we made a business deal. Well, I have learned that most things in life are transactional. Okay, I get something I want. Dinner with you. Yeah, and I get something I want, which is I want to know how things are going with Amy, Nate, and you. Hm. What’s all this? ADAM: This is for you. I hope you’re hungry because you’re about to have the best dinner of your life. Thank you.

Hm.

Oh. Very nice. I opened it earlier to let it breathe. You cooked? I did. I, um… I thought we were going out for dinner. Well, I wanted us to have an intimate meal. You know, if we go to the club or Society, we’d most likely run into someone we know. Right, and then we’d get all the questions, like when I moved in here. Mm-hmm. I know how much you loved that. You’re having dinner together? What does this mean? What’s this all about? Are you getting back together? Yeah, and our answers would be awkward and tentative, and once our inquisitors moved off, we would take the conversation someplace safe. We’d talk about Connor. The weather. Or sports. The Milwaukee Brewers. Well, I don’t think we’d be talking about the Brewers. Are you sure? I mean, it could be their year. You really made dinner? I did. Hm. What? Are you sure you wouldn’t rather go out instead? Oh, I’m positive. I’m glad you’re looking out for Lily. After what happened at Chancellor, It’s the least I can do. Is she in trouble? I don’t know, but it is always my obligation to have her back, okay? Now that her brother is married to my daughter… That makes her family. That’s right. Well, listen, this is a bit off topic, but I’d like some clarity moving forward. Does this distinction extend to her cousin, Nate? I don’t want to continue whatever feud he and I had, so I’m willing to forget our differences. That’s very generous of you. I have to wonder if Lily is as willing to let bygones be bygones. Lily is very angry with us. You and Nikki.

VICTOR: Yep.

That said, I’d like to help smooth things over, so what can we do to help Lily? This has to do with Aristotle Dumas. The reclusive billionaire businessman who lives in D.C.? The very same. You have been curious about that man for years. Yeah. I wonder if he even exists. There are no photos of him, no public appearances. He could be a conglomerate of people operating under the guise of a self-made figurehead. Whoever he is, he has gone to great lengths to remain hidden. And you want to know why? VICTOR: Yeah. And what interest he has in Lily and Devon and Winters. Hm. I hope it wasn’t too presumptuous ordering the wine. Uh, no, you actually made an excellent choice. When I moved to L.A., I took the opportunity to educate myself on a few of California’s vineyards, and the vintage of this particular pinot noir is one of my favorites. I will not be distracted by the fact that you can pick a good pinot. I am here because I want to know how things are going with your mother. How much do you already know? Why don’t you assume I know nothing, and you tell me everything about you? I know your cousin filled you in, at least from his perspective. Yeah, but I want to know your perspective, and you have my full attention. And that’s not something I will ever take for granted. I’m sure Nate told you that I grew up living a lie, and that I cut my mother out of my life after the man I believed was my biological father had passed away. Right, but you didn’t know he wasn’t your biological dad when he died, or that your mother had kept it from you. True. So, maybe you can fill me in on how you cut your own mother out of your life. I mean, it must have been hard for her and for you. If you really want to know, I’ll tell you. I was happy when Lily came to me and asked me for a favor. To find out some information about Damian Kane. Did you turn up anything of interest? What’s interesting is that Damian Kane had a meeting with Nate in Los Angeles, ostensibly to try to get a job at Winters. And you’re thinking Nate had ulterior motives? Well, what I found out later is that Damian Kane had two successful companies, so why the hell would he want a job at Winters? Maybe Winters just was looking to make a deal with the guy. That’s what I thought. But then… now the plot gets a little thicker. I find out that Damian Kane’s companies are really owned by Aristotle Dumas. You must have called in a good many favors to uncover that. I did, I don’t think that either Lily or Devon or Nate know what they’re getting into and who they’re dealing with. So you’re worried this may spell trouble for Winters? You bet. All right, what do you want me to do? I want you to find out everything you can About the relationship between Damian Kane and Aristotle Dumas. Look, I can tell that you’re used to being guarded, so I will just tell you what my motives are. I’d appreciate that. Okay, well, it’s very simple. I love my cousin. I care about him. And I want to protect him. And I know Nate doesn’t show it, but he’s also very guarded as well. And I can tell that it has really affected him finding out that he has a brother at this stage in his life. So, you’re here to advocate for your cousin? Well, and your mom. I mean, if I can help you all heal and come together, I’d like to. And what if I’m just going to cause Nate and my mother just more pain? Well, then I’ll do what I can to protect them from you. Then maybe my going back to California is the best way to protect them and myself. Well, Nate did ask you to stay. He did. Okay, so he must believe that there’s some good that can come from that. And do you share his optimism? I’m more of the pragmatist in the family, but I’m willing to, you know, see how things play out. I believe you. Yeah, I believe that you have good intentions here. So, you’ll answer my questions? Long story short, I broke ties with my mom because I blamed her for my father’s death. And how did he die? Heart disease. Well, Amy couldn’t have caused that. Yeah, well, maybe a part of me believes that the real reason he died was… a broken heart. My mother didn’t seem to care that he was dying. I mean, I kind of find that hard to believe. DAMIAN: Yeah, well, that’s what it felt like to me. It seemed like she just shut down. She stayed away. She… left us to deal with it ourselves. She was hardly around. Well, maybe that was her way of dealing with everything. Yeah, that’s what she said when we spoke earlier. That she was trying to be brave for both of us. Trying to hold things together. That and she had to work two jobs just to pay for his health care, so. Okay, well, I’m sure you can understand that. I suppose I can now, as an adult. But that’s all news to me. At 16, it just felt cold. And since I stopped feeling her love, I… started to hate her. I was full of resentment. And I ran away. But you came back. Yeah, but that resentment, that anger… it took hold of me. And I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to let it go. I have to say, I am a little offended by your suggestion that I would offer you a gastronomic experience that would be anything less than spectacular. I am actually just as curious as I am terrified. Maybe it’ll help if I knew what was on the menu. No, I think I should let the anticipation build a little more. Okay, you can’t blame me for being a little bit nervous. I don’t recall you being very comfortable in the kitchen. Hey, I’ve learned a few things since we were together. Bachelors gotta eat too, you know. Well, you weren’t a bachelor that whole time. You and Sally didn’t cook together? We, uh, were big on takeout. Got to know all the food app drivers by name. We did try breakfast once. Any luck? We tried eggs Benedict and it was an epic failure. And after that, if we stayed in, we did oatmeal. Instant. You know, the one that you boil water? Yeah, Adam, I know what instant oatmeal is. I was just saying– That you were surprised that I know how to boil water? What about when Connor would stay over? Well, he had his pancakes. Right, right. So, we’ll be having oatmeal for dinner. I tried my hand at a new dish. You did? Sorry, that sounded… Concerned? Let me try again. You did? That sounded a little less scared. I mean, come on, I told you that I spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my mom. I do have skills. Okay, all I ask is that you just give it a chance before passing judgment. Okay, well, you’ve put in a lot of effort, so it’s the least I can do. [Chelsea gasping] Pasta! Okay, hard to screw up. Makes a lot of sense, since one of your strongest skills in the kitchen is boiling water. Great! And I’d love to know which jar from the pantry you got the sauce from. The pasta is homemade. And the sauce is made from scratch. [Chelsea laughing] Are you being serious? I grated the cheese and I peeled the garlic myself. You’ve gone to a lot of trouble. Well, you’re worth it. And then some. To you… Chels. And to you, Adam. To us. To finding answers to what comes next. ADAM: Okay. Go ahead. I’m just letting the anticipation build a little bit longer. Okay, okay. You do know you’re my emergency contact if I have to go to the hospital, right? Do you want me to take the first bite? I’m joking, I’m joking. Okay, I’ll try it. Can’t wait. Well? Is it horrible? Chelsea. Say something. It’s amazing. Yeah? You really cooked this? I definitely did. And the mess in the kitchen proves it. You swear you didn’t order this from one of those food delivery apps that brought it in from a Michelin star Italian bistro? Come on, you don’t have to exaggerate to spare my feelings.

Let me try it.

Okay. Wait, that is good. Yeah, but you’re acting just as surprised as I am. Didn’t you try it already? I wanted us to taste it together. So… I’m sensing parmesan, garlic, definitely a cream sauce, but there’s something else in here. Secret ingredient. What is it? It’s a secret. Oh, come on. Everyone knows romance needs a little bit of mystery. I’ll get you to crack over dessert. Oh. Now, dessert is from a food app. [Chelsea laughing] Well, at least we know you can make one meal very, very well. I wanted you to have your favorite cheesecake from Junior’s. Junior’s is in New York City. I had it flown in. Like I said, you’re worth the trouble. Well, I don’t know if I’m going to have room for dessert because I don’t plan to leave any of this on my plate. How’s your steak?

It’s good. It’s perfect.

Mm. I was torn between that and the chicken, which is also delicious. Oh, here, have some. Oh, no, no, you don’t have to. Oh, it’s fine. Just give me a piece of chicken and we’ll call it even. What? What is it? My mom used to do that for me. We really didn’t eat out a whole lot, but… when we did, she would always get something that I liked so I could have my first and second choices. I didn’t remember that ’til just now. Well, you know, when someone hurts you, it’s easy to forget the good memories. My mom seemingly bailing on my dad, I think I might be able to get past that and admit that I didn’t understand what she was feeling. But learning that she lied to me about my biological father and the half-brother I never knew about, that’s gonna take some time. Look, I… I’m not saying what your mother did wasn’t wrong. But you do see my side in it. Yeah, of course I do. I mean, I also have gone through that, where I found out who my biological dad was. And I get it. It makes you question everything. So, what would you do if you were in my shoes? How can I find a way to let my mother back in? I think only you can answer that by spending time with her. You know, while you still have the chance. Just hear her side of things. She’s taken too much away from me. Look, when you lost Jackson, she lost him too. And then you cut your mother off and you ended up losing both of your parents. And I don’t know you, but you don’t seem like the kind of man who quits on things. Or people. But look, your mother just wants her son back. You know, but you’re the only one who can decide if or when that happens. Just think about it. I will. So, are you sharing your sides? Because those mashed potatoes are off the hook. [Lily chuckling]

Sure, go ahead. Dig in.

Thank you. I’m curious to learn more about this Aristotle Dumas. And perhaps Damian Kane can offer us a way in. I don’t think there’s any ill intent toward either Devon or Lily’s interests. Either way, I’ll find out so you can protect your family. I appreciate that. By the way, talking about family, how’s yours? Oh, um, great. Lauren’s perfect. Fenmore’s thriving. Kevin and Gloria are doing well. Although I’ve learned not to ask Gloria too many questions in case I don’t want to hear what the answers are. She’s a character.

MICHAEL: Yeah, she is.

Yeah. You look great. Are you sure you’re doing okay? It’s just been a few days since you took that bullet. I feel strong and focused. It wouldn’t kill you to take a few days off, you know. Why the hell would I do that? Because we’d like you around here for a little longer.

Oh.

I couldn’t agree more.

Hm.

VICTOR: Come here. So sweet. Victor, you have been pushing yourself too hard. Why don’t you just humor us and just take it easy for at least a few days? Thanks for the backup. Yeah, not that it’s going to do any good. You know, I appreciate your concern, but to be honest with you, when I got shot, I realized how fleeting life can be, you know. So, I’m going to make the most of every moment I have left. Darling, what more is there to accomplish? You’ve already conquered the world. I mean, you made Newman Enterprises extremely successful. Your children are happy and healthy. Your grandchildren all adore you. And yes, life is fleeting. So, why don’t you stop working so hard and spend it with the people you love? Nikki makes an excellent case. Look, it’s hard to imagine what life would be like here without you. Although, we all did have to consider that when that gun went off and we discovered you had been shot. Through the grace of God, you survived. So please slow down and let us savor every moment we can have with you. This food is leaps and bounds ahead of anything I’ve ever made. As I recall, you kind of knew your way around a kitchen. Mm. Just like you, I’ve got my go-tos. Stuffed French toast. Mushroom risotto. Trout almondine. And your double chocolate brownies are to die for. Thank you. I found my way. I was a terrible cook when we first got married.

You were not that bad.

CHELSEA: Yes, I was. You could have taught me how to boil water. What? Nothing. Is this more of that mystery you think we need for romance? Actually, it’s about honesty. Which I have also heard is an essential ingredient of a successful relationship. What haven’t you been honest about? Do you remember the first time that you tried to impress me by cooking? You made that cake? Oh, yeah. The one that you dropped on the floor. Actually, that’s not what really happened. I’m listening. Okay, so you made me the cake from scratch. You asked me to take it out of the oven when the timer went off. Yeah, I remember. I had to jump in the shower. Timer went off. I took it out of the oven. It just didn’t look right. What do you mean? I mean, it hadn’t risen. It was kind of flat. It looked more like a pancake. No, wait a minute. There’s more. It didn’t just look bad. It smelled bad. How does chocolate cake smell bad? I don’t know, but it did. I had to taste it. And? And it tasted even worse than it smelled.

Oh, no.

And I know how much you wanted to impress me, how proud you were. I didn’t want you to be disappointed. So you… I dumped it on the floor, and I said that I burned my hand pulling it out of the oven. I yelled at you for that. And it was your birthday. Yeah, you did. But you just wanted to protect my feelings. I’m sorry I lied. Don’t be. I would have been devastated. I mean, I appreciated the effort. And I appreciate everything you did tonight. For me. I mean, we spent a lot of today talking about a lot of happy memories. I had kind of forgotten that we had any. Well, that’s my fault, Chels. I should have made more of them for us. Look Adam, I should have, too. We have been through hell and back together, haven’t we? It’s kind of a miracle that we can sit down and enjoy a nice meal like this after everything we’ve been through. Nothing like some psychological trauma, Connor’s and mine, to create resilience. You are the bravest person I know. For trying your cooking. Hey. Big risk. Big reward. So, I gave you what you came for. Told you all about my family drama. Yes, you did. And yet I still know so very little about you. Are you involved with anyone? Romantically? Oh, my God. I don’t think that’s relevant. Hey, I’m not making a play or anything. I’m just curious. I’d be surprised if you were single. Why is that? Because you’re the total package. Oh, my God. That’s not something a player would say. Seriously, what guy in his right mind wouldn’t be interested in you? Oh, okay. Well, I am single, but it’s because I am focused on my career. I can relate to that. So, you’re single too? I am. I haven’t met the right person. And your career? You’ve managed to do quite well for yourself. Through skill, hard work, and some luck. That’s pretty vague. Hey, like you said, I like to play my cards close to the vest. Which is why there must not be that much information out there about you. So, you’ve done a little Internet sleuthing, huh? Maybe.

I did too.

Oh.

On you.

You did?

I did.

Okay. You’ve managed to do quite well for yourself too. Before coming back to Winters, you had a pretty good run at– I think that’s enough about me. Come on. All we’ve been talking about tonight is me. Well, that’s why I’m here. You really know how to stay on point. Yeah, I do. So, skill, hard work, and luck. That’s right. That’s all you’re going to give me? Hey, I don’t want to overshare. Besides, it’s only our first date. This is not a date. Hey, you’re the boss. At least at Winters. So, what’s your next move? I think I’m just going to have to follow your lead. I’m not sure how brave I really am. I’ve spent so much time consumed with fear and doubt. That’s not at all what I’ve seen. Believe me. If you’re talking about Connor, I’m not the only parent who’s stepped up and shown courage. I told you, you helping Connor through his OCD, it made you a better man. I did what any dad would do. Don’t do that.

Do what?

CHELSEA: Sell yourself short. You were there for him. And me. And put all of your needs aside. All of your wants aside. Look, I saw the two people that I care about most in this world in pain. What else was I supposed to do? I wasn’t going to turn my back on you guys. But it was more than that, Adam. You weren’t just there for us. You were there with us. I would give my life to not have Connor get sick the way he did. And for you to have to watch him suffer. We were both brave. We were. I, uh, I don’t mean to bring up old wounds, but do you think that maybe Sally and Billy saw this before we did? How I changed and how it changed how you see me? I know Billy did. And Sally, from everything she said to me after everything came out, I think she saw how… you changed me. How did I do that? I don’t know. I just felt safer because of you. Yeah. [Adam sighing] Look at us. Who thought that we would be here again? Definitely not me. You both know damn well I didn’t accomplish what I have by resting on my laurels. In business, there’s always a new challenge, a new mountain to climb. A new foe to defeat. But I know when to stop and hang ’em up. MICHAEL: All right, Victor. Nobody here thinks that they’re going to win this argument with you.

What?

But that’s not going to stop us from petitioning for a recess. One week. What do you mean one week? A whole week? A weekend. Get away somewhere. With your beautiful wife. Or we could just stay home and relax in this beautiful house that you have built for us. Sweetheart. I’m relaxing while I’m working. You know, this is a beautiful home, but I know when it’s time to stop, okay? [Michael chuckling] No. Victor Newman knows no limits. NIKKI: Well, case in point. It’s late, yet you have brought Michael all the way out here to work on something. All right, now if you want to know what we were talking about, it was something regarding Lily Winters. She needs my help. Oh. Well, I very much approve. You know how much I want to regain her trust. Um, I just feel like I need to clarify. This is not a date, and I will not be leading you anywhere. Hey, I just meant that I was going to take your advice, okay? I’m going to give my mom another chance. Oh, okay. I’m happy to hear that. So, I guess you’ll be staying in Genoa City for a bit. Would that make you happy? It would. It would. For Nate and Amy’s sake. But, I mean, you’ve been away from L.A. for a while. What about work? Business back home is all good, and I trust Holden to keep the lights on. Now, I have a question for you. Since I’m going to be around, can I see you again? Um, I am open to negotiating that. So, Lily asked you to find out more about this Damian Kane, and that is what led you to discover his connection to the mysterious Aristotle Dumas. Yeah, well, I asked Michael to find out everything he can, you know? And you’re worried that his involvement could spell trouble for the Winters. Lily came to me. She was obviously worried about something, and she asked me for help, you know? And I owe it to Neil and to his family to protect her. I want to do that, too. I mean, we owe her that. I will do everything I can to repair that relationship. Well, good luck with your mom. Thanks for listening, and helping me see how there– Thank you. Might be a way forward with her. You’re a good influence on me. Oh, God, there you go trying to influence me again. Why do I have a feeling you’re not going to let me get away with anything? Uh, maybe because I won’t. Good night, Damian. Good night, Lily. I can’t believe how good that meal was. Thank you. You sure you don’t want cheesecake? Oh, no, I’ll just have to save it for breakfast. Well, I thought I was cooking you oatmeal. Oh, that’s not going to cut it anymore. You set the bar way too high tonight. With my cooking. With your cooking. And… everything. You sound surprised. There was a part of me that thought tonight could potentially be an absolute disaster.

You know?

Me, too. Like with my food. Like with your food. I’m glad we gave it a chance before we passed judgment. So tonight was good? Tonight was better than good. So much better that… I want to do this. Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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Ooh! Trying to make a break for it? Never. I’m meeting Dante at Volonino’s. Oh! That’s fun. Enjoy sweating. Before I go, do you have a minute? Yeah. For you, uh, always. What’s up? I think I came up with a way for us to have a baby of our own. [ Exhales sharply ] I think Van Gogh would be proud. Hi. Hi. So…this is what it’s like up here. You got a pretty good view. Yeah. Yeah, there’s actually nothing like it. You want me to be a WSB agent? Did you think I was joking when I asked you the first time? But…I’m not a spy. I’m a — I’m a college student! No one starts out a spy. We’ll train you. Why? Because you already possess some of the attributes needed for this line of work. You’re intelligent, brave, perceptive. You have good instincts. You think on your feet. [ Scoffs ] Not always. And most importantly, you want to make a difference in this world… don’t you? I have an announcement. What now? Judge Goldin has signed the Cease and Desist order. What are you ceasing and desisting? Drew Cain can no longer use the Quartermaine name. Hey, Auntie. Hi, baby. Thank you for meeting me here. Mwah. Well, you know, you call, I come running. As it should be. [ Chuckles ] Right. So I take this to mean you have good news? Did you contact your friend, Congressman Henderson? I did. And? I think we have a way for you to take down Drew Quartermaine. Let me just get this straight. Jason is saying that he was with me at my house at the time of Cyrus’ disappearance. Yes, he is. So we just need to know. Is this true, Congressman? Was Mr. Morgan with you last night? So this is what it’s come down to. You using my position as Congressman to cover up your crime. Carly: Drew, don’t do this. We just need a yes or no, Congressman. Was Mr. Morgan with you at that time or not? No. At the time in question, I was at my house alone. Jason’s lying.

Painter: You guys done with the yellow? [ Sighs ] My bad.

Well, good thing they kept going. I was gonna be like, “Can’t you see that she’s literally painting the sun right now?” Well, thank you, but I could have spoken up for myself. And actually, you know, I have been hogging, like, 99% of the yellow paint, so… That’s true. Oh. How’s your work coming? Well, my man here is still uncertain about his future, so I gave him some possibilities. Here are his classes. I’m thinking maybe he’ll take chemistry. And that? Well, I may not be able to play football anymore, but I got to keep moving, right? Absolutely. 100%. And what is that flipper? Sneaker. That’s a sneaker, not a flipper. Those are — Those are laces. Oh! Okay. Yeah! No. I see it. Yeah. No, you don’t see it. No. I’m sorry. [ Laughs ] I’m sorry. You know, the first time that I saw your figure, I actually thought that it looked lost without anywhere to go. Yeah. Well… he’s not lost anymore. Kai. Hm? Do you think if we hadn’t met you’d still be playing football? Okay, I hope this doesn’t sound selfish, but a big part of me wants the baby to be a little bit of you and a little bit of me. Doesn’t sound selfish at all. That’s what I want, too. Okay, so it hit me. We could ask Finn to be the sperm donor. That way, the baby could be biologically related to both of us. What? Finn? Yeah. It — I surprised you with the idea, didn’t I? I — Yeah, I just, um — I’ve never considered that. I mean, think how great Violet is. I mean, wouldn’t you want to have a daughter like her? Yeah. No. Um… Violet’s incredible. And I know that Finn would love Violet to have a little brother or sister. Wait. Have you already talked to Finn about this? By all accounts, when Kristina Corinthos-Davis fell from that window, you didn’t hesitate. [ Fingers snap ] You acted. You kept your head, and you saved her life. Then when Dex died, you asked all the right questions. I also lost it in the police station. I accused Cyrus with no evidence. And — And I pretty much alerted him of an investigation that I asked to be conducted. You still want to recruit me? And when being openly hostile to Cyrus didn’t work, you were smart enough to change tactics and come to me. Then you got me to check the satellite footage, which showed that Cyrus was Dex’s killer. And you held onto that information for reasons I still don’t know. Yeah, well, that’s also part of the job — not knowing or understanding why you’re asked to do or not do something. Yeah, well, I’m not sure that that works for me. Well, it’ll have to. But as you’ll recall, the information that I gave you connected Austin Gatlin-Holt to Cyrus, which led you to the cabin. You led me to the cabin. I shared certain indicators that I was hoping you would recognize as such and that you would find the cabin. And I wanted to see what you would do when you got there. I did not anticipate you would be resourceful enough to bring a gun for your protection. I killed Cyrus. Cyrus would have killed you — and probably others — if you hadn’t stopped him. What you did had to be done. Drew’s use of the Quartermaine name is detrimental to the family’s reputation. Everything this family has done over the years, and Drew’s the one defaming you? This family is influential in Port Charles. We have to protect our brand. I would think that having a Congressman in the family is good for the brand. [ Scoffs ] Not this one. I never should have let him use the Quartermaine name in the first place. Can’t anyone change their name to anything? Yes, they can. Ned, tell your mother she can’t do this. Looks like she already did.

“Take Drew down”?

Isn’t that what you want? Well, yeah, but, Auntie, usually you’re a little more charitable than I am. Drew is supposed to be protecting the interests of his constituents, not pursuing his personal grudges. I feel it’s my civic duty to help you stop him from abusing his power. I am certainly glad you’re on my side. Hm! Okay. What’s the lowdown? I spoke to Congressman Henderson, and he has agreed to meet with you. But then it’s up to you to make him see the kind of man that Drew really is. Congressman Quartermaine, would you be willing to sign a statement saying that Mr. Morgan was not with you last night, the same night as Mr. Renault’s murder? I am. But let me just be clear about something, please. I-I do understand Jason’s hatred for Cyrus. Look. Cyrus threatened Jason’s son, Danny, my nephew. And Jason’s very protective over his family, as any father should be, but I can’t lie for him just because he’s my brother. Sorry to interrupt. The acting D.A. needs a word. Excuse me. You really won’t tell the truth to help your brother? Drew wouldn’t lie about something like this. You used to be a decent man! He is a decent man. I mean, you’ve done so many good things for so many people. Do you see what you’ve become?! Yeah, a representative for the United States Congress. Then prove you deserve to be there and tell the truth! Or are you gonna stand there and lie while your brother faces murder charges out of some kind of spite? Is that what you’re doing?! I don’t need to prove anything — to you or to anybody else. And we all know that you’re gonna lie for Jason no matter what, right? But I just can’t do that. A.D.A. Turner: Take Mr. Morgan to booking. Anna, please. You got to stop her. You can’t just stand there. I can’t do anything, Carly. This isn’t Commissioner Devane’s decision. It’s mine. Officer? I’ll be okay.

Are you okay with all this?! What the hell has happened to you? I would never talk to Finn before talking to you, but I was hoping, if you’re on board, maybe we could talk to him tonight. Tonight? Or whenever. Obviously, there’s no rush. Chase, asking your brother to be our sperm donor is a huge decision. We really need to think about this. You don’t like the idea? No, I don’t — I don’t know how I feel about the idea. I know I kind of just threw it at you, but it — it seems like you hate it. No, it’s not that. It’s just… I don’t want to have your brother’s baby, Chase. I want to have your baby. That’s not possible. No. No, it’s not. Why would you ask me something like that? I kept you up the night before the game, and then you got hurt, and I just felt like maybe if you got more sleep or something like that — Trina, nothing that you did caused the injury, okay? And Quinn does not know what he’s talking about. Yeah. Quinn told me that he talked to you. Well, he seemed pretty adamant that I distracted you before the game. Look. Quinn is a good guy, and he’s a good friend, but sometimes he just needs someone to blame, okay? And, that way, he can tell himself that the same thing won’t happen to him. You’re not just saying that? No, I’m not just saying that. Okay? Every player knows that injuries are inevitable. And that day, my luck just ran out. And it wasn’t because I was tired or because I was slow. I mean, before I got tackled, I was playing the best game of my life. Yeah, you were pretty amazing. Yeah, I was. I don’t want to think about not meeting you. I would be losing my mind not being able to play if it wasn’t for you. So I heard that Drew is lobbying for a seat on the Appropriations Committee. Well, I know that Congressman Henderson holds a lot of political weight to keep that from happening. I have to convince Henderson that Drew is only interested in his personal agenda and not what’s best for his constituents. And what exactly do you plan to say? That depends. Auntie, can you give me any personal insight into Henderson? What’s the best approach for when I meet with him? Can’t you see Drew is lying? Drew wouldn’t do that. Really?! The man who insisted you sneak around town behind everyone’s back wouldn’t do that? If Jason’s being honest and you know for sure he didn’t do it, then you can be his alibi! No, I can’t, Willow, because I wasn’t with him! Drew was! Drew says he wasn’t, and I believe him. Okay. Okay. Let me ask you a question. Why would Jason pick Drew to be his alibi if it weren’t true? He knows that Drew wouldn’t lie for him. [ Scoffs ] Jason would like nothing more than to bring me down with him. He knows that involving me in murder is gonna bring a lot of bad press and it’s gonna ruin my reputation. This is who he is — a man who is so hell-bent on hurting his brother that he would let a murderer go free. If Jason is innocent, he’s got to trust the system. It’s certainly worked for him before. Are you kidding me?! You know as well as I do if they think Jason is guilty, they’re not gonna look for the real murderer. And you! How much proof do you need?! Drew is not the man you think he is. Carly, everybody knows that you’re upset because we hurt Michael. All we did is we fell for each other. We could not help it. We never meant to hurt anyone. Wake up! You are having an affair with a man who doesn’t exist. Can we get out of here, please? [ Carly chuckles ] Drew: Absolutely. I’ll give my statement to the A.D.A. tomorrow.

You’re getting way ahead of yourself. Finding Jason’s DNA in that cabin isn’t enough to build a case against him. The PCPD will find all the evidence we need. And now that you’re off the case, Detective Bennett will be in charge. This is out of your hands, Commissioner. We’re looking for people who act in the shadows, quietly making this world a better place and who aren’t looking for credit when they do. “In the shadows.” “Quietly.” You mean secret. Working for the WSB means leading a double life. That can be lonely. So I have to be perfectly clear with you about this. You can never tell anyone, not even your mother, that you work for the Bureau, ever. You will be lying to your family and friends. I will provide you cover stories which you must stick to no matter what. Why would I want to do any of that? Because covert work is what shifts the arc of the universe towards justice. And what’s more important than that? What I’m offering you is a life, a career where you get to use your skills, your athleticism, your competitive nature, your natural charm, your strategic mind. Now, is there anything you’re studying at college that can compare to that? No. And how did it feel knowing that you stopped Dex’s killer before he could kill anyone else? Like I did something that mattered. Because you did. And how many lives have you saved besides your own by killing Cyrus? I don’t know. Exactly.

But what we do know is there are plenty of people out there just as dangerous as Cyrus, ones that won’t be stopped by conventional means. Sometimes you have to go outside the system for the sake of the greater good. But how do I know what the greater good is? Well, that’s what you have me for. I’m quite sure Congressman Henderson is used to people approaching him for personal gain. Which is why you need to show him why he should give you some of his valuable time. Okay. Um… Congressman Henderson, first, I should be upfront. Um, Drew Quartermaine and I had a falling-out, both personally and in business, at Aurora. But that’s not why I’m here. I’m not asking you to interfere. In fact, I was hoping for the opposite. Which is…? Congressman Quartermaine founded Aurora. Recently, his nephew, Michael Corinthos, leveraged him out and put me in as CEO. Since then, Drew has stated openly that he would use his power in Congress to scuttle Aurora projects that require federal funding. That’s why he’s vying so hard for that Appropriation Committee seat. This sounds like a private matter. Well, sir, if it just affected Drew, Michael, or me, I wouldn’t be here. But Aurora is a major source of jobs and revenue for his constituency in Port Charles. The first project that he’s hoping to block is the McConkey Esplanade. Wasn’t McConkey his mentor? And the reason he ran for office in the first place, which, you know, he did for good reason, but Drew kept putting his bruised ego in front of his constituents. Sir, he has to be stopped before the good people of Port Charles get hurt by his need for revenge. How’s that? Sounds good to me. [ Sighs ] Well, let’s just hope it’s good enough to convince Henderson. Brook Lynn: I can see how important it is to you to have a biological connection to our child, but it’s our connection to Finn that makes me uneasy. Why? You know what a good guy Finn is. He’s a great guy. Look, a-a great guy who takes fatherhood very seriously. Biologically, this would be his baby. Will he be okay watching us raise his child? Would you be okay raising your brother’s child? We’ll figure that out later. Molly and Kristina thought they had, but everything that happened between them almost ruined their relationship. Well, their situation had a lot more complications than ours does. Okay. That’s right. What will it be like when our child learns that their biological father is their uncle? Do they have to know? Good afternoon, A.D.A. Turner. Ms. Miller. I’ve been expecting you. Mm-hmm. And I’m expecting to see my client. Immediately. Well, he’s in booking. We’ll bring him up as soon as he’s done. Good. Because it seems like the PCPD took its own sweet time in letting me know that he was here. Naturally, he invoked as soon as you arrived. Well, I’m sure you were notified as soon as possible. This is hardly our office’s only case. Yes, well, given your persistent harassment of my client, I’m sort of surprised you have time for anything else. It’s not harassment if he’s guilty. Oh. Why would an innocent man lie about his alibi? That is such a good question. Of course, you know anything he said prior to my arrival is gonna be tossed out. Wait here, Ms. Miller. Okay.

Anna! Why are you letting this happen? You know Jason didn’t do this. Turner has pulled rank. She’s kicked me off the case because she thinks that I’m biased towards Jason. Are you? Well, look, I’m — We’re friends. But I can’t use my position to protect him. Then use it to find something to get Jason out of that cell and back with his son! Diane will handle that. An alibi. That’s new. Yeah. Anna — She called me in to ask me a few questions, as a friend. And that’s the only reason I told her. Well, what else did you tell your “friend,” the Police Commissioner? I-I told her that I went to Sam’s grave and then I went to see Drew at his new house and then I went home. Well, if you didn’t kill Cyrus, who did? I don’t know. But they saved me a lot of work. [ Chuckles ] I understand that the cabin was spotless… with the sole exception of your DNA. Planted. I was never in that cab– I don’t even know where that cabin is. So that begs the question. Who wants to frame you? So is that why you stopped coming around? Just because Quinn was running his mouth? I thought maybe I did something to push you away. You didn’t. You sure? Positive. Okay. Cool. Anyway, I did tell Quinn to back off. Well, you didn’t have to say anything. I didn’t feel responsible for what happened. Then why did you stay away? After I saw you at the hospital, I just felt like I was steamrolling you, taking it upon myself to organize your life rather than respecting what you were going through. Well, you were a little pushy. [ Chuckles ] Welcome to me. Hey, but I needed pushing. And I like the way that you challenge me. I believe that you can do anything you set your mind to. And if I’ve helped you see that there’s other possibilities to life besides football, then — Trina, you absolutely have. Tracy, have you even thought about Scout? Where does this leave her? Lois, I know this is against your nature, but please don’t make trouble where there is none. Scout is Alan’s granddaughter. She’ll always be a Quartermaine. Ah. Drew is Alan’s son, yet he has to be a Cain. Scout will want to have the have the same name as her dad. She deserves better. He’s still her dad. W-Why does this matter to you anyway? It doesn’t. Except I never knew my dad, but I’m still proud to carry his last name because it makes me feel like I’m — I’m close to him. And if you say that Drew is not a Quartermaine, Scout’s not gonna feel like she is, either. Gio is absolutely right. Hasn’t Scout been through enough? Hey. I’m sorry that you had to be there for that. If I — I would never have brought you to the police station if — if I knew what that was all about. No. No. I’m glad I was there. You never have to shield me from the truth. No. I know. I know. It’s just…Carly. She’s like an angry tornado in human form. I couldn’t believe Carly kept calling you a liar. Yeah, it’s just her mantra these days, you know? I was angry that she put you on the spot like that. I mean, you’re in a tough position with Carly being Wiley and Amelia’s grandmother. The kids love her. I don’t want that to change. Of course you don’t — because you have this beautiful, pure heart that even has room for Carly. Today I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. It is a good thing. And I appreciate you standing up for me. Now… after everything that was said at the police station… do you have anything that you want to ask me? I was so excited about the prospect of — You know. I didn’t think about how a child would react to someone they’ve known their whole life turning out to be their biological dad. And in this case, their uncle. But that would help, right? It would reassure our kid that — that they’re family and they belong, no matter how they were conceived. [ Sighs ] Well, they should feel that way no matter who the donor is. But if it is Finn, I just wouldn’t want our child to feel like we couldn’t have the child we wanted, so we did the next-best thing and asked your brother. But that’s not what we’re doing here. I know. I just would never want our child to feel like a consolation prize. Whoever cleaned that cabin is a pro. Cyrus’ DNA isn’t there. But they planted mine. Somehow they got it for the cops to find. Why you? I was an easy target after I threatened Cyrus at Charlie’s. The A.D.A. has plenty of witnesses. That’s a mistake you never make. I got angry and I got careless. You wanna know what I think? I think your priorities have shifted. I think you’re putting being a dad over your work. And when you saw Cyrus’ hands on Danny, you went into full-on dad mode. And somebody used that against me. During our investigation of Cyrus’ murders, um… we uncovered another victim. Michael. Cyrus planted the firebomb at Sonny’s penthouse? No, no, no, no. We don’t know who planted the bomb. But Cyrus confessed to Elizabeth that when Michael was in the burn unit he injected him with digitalis. It was Cyrus that caused Michael’s heart failure? Yes, it was. ♪♪ You need to find Cyrus’ killer. So I can thank them. You still haven’t told me what I’d be doing for the WSB. And I’m telling you right now that I’m not gonna kill people. Of course not. We have plenty of people for that. Okay, well, that’s not as comforting as you think it is. Your skills lie elsewhere. Now, we have agents all over the world. Different ages, races, backgrounds. You are young, beautiful, and you’re not afraid to talk to people. You can get in places I can’t go. You can ask questions that people would never answer coming from me. As a college student, which you still would be, you can get in places older agents can’t. Now, how does that sound to you? Does it matter? What do you mean? I mean, I can’t say no to you. You covered up a murder for me. If I don’t cooperate, you could send me to prison. The more I’m thinking about it, Scout just lost a mother and her home. She’s — She’s not living with Danny and Rocco anymore. I would hate to do anything else to make that child question her place in this family. Mother, does Monica know? Leave Monica out of this. So, no. [ Scoffs ] My father deserves to have his legacy protected from the likes of Drew Cain! Edward did just fine tarnishing the family rep all on his own! You are a guest in this house, not family! As such, butt out! Fine. I’ve said my piece.

Something else on your mind, young man? Chase: I hear what you’re saying, and I can’t say that you’re wrong. I’m not saying no. Okay? Just whatever we decide, we just need to be sure. Yeah. I gotta get to the gym. Dante’s probably waiting for me. Chase, are you okay? I’m gonna be okay. I-I think a workout will do me good. Clear my head. I’m really sorry I didn’t give you the reaction you wanted. It’s a conversation that we need to have. And, uh, I always want us to be open and honest with each other, so… I love you. I love you, too.  [ Sighs heavily ]

Excuse me. I need to talk to him. Well, you can’t. Mr. Morgan is awaiting arraignment. But I do have a question for you. Why would an innocent man lie about his alibi? He wouldn’t. Drew’s the one who’s lying. And you expect me to take the word of a career criminal over a U.S. Congressman? Have you seen the people in Congress? And you don’t even have a body. You can’t even prove that Cyrus is dead. Well, it’s possible to get a “no-body” conviction. And given Mr. Morgan’s extensive criminal history, a body’s preferred but not essential, especially when Mr. Morgan told Cyrus that no one would ever find his body, which is exactly what happened. You don’t know if that’s true or not. Look, as I explained to your daughter earlier today — My daughter? Josslyn was here? Yes. Insisting, much like you, that Mr. Morgan is innocent. I told her not to interfere with the police investigation. You’re making a huge mistake. Mr. Morgan had means, opportunity, and a crystal-clear motive. Cyrus killed Sam McCall… the mother of his son. I can’t do anything to stop this, Jason.

It’s not up to you to get me out of this. Don’t get into trouble for me. I can’t. I’m off the case. I’ll tell you something, though. I’m determined to find Cyrus body. Well, you won’t. Or any other evidence. Cyrus was taken out by a pro… one who doesn’t leave tracks. A coerced agent does me no good. I need you completely committed to your job, or you will get people killed or yourself killed. And I would never risk an asset like you. You really think that I would be useful? I do. Josslyn, I am offering you the rarest of opportunities. A chance to make a difference in this world. A chance to challenge yourself like you’ve never been challenged before. But if that’s not something you want, it’s fine. Okay. Good. But whatever you choose, I do ask that you not mention this to your mother or anyone, ever. Okay. Well, then what? Well, then we act like none of this ever happened. And you can go back to college and get your degree in, uh… environmental science, was it?

You really think I’d make a good agent? I’ve been doing this a long time. I haven’t been wrong yet. But I do need an answer from you. Look, either you want to do it or you don’t. And in case it wasn’t obvious, this is a time-sensitive offer. If you say no, I will have to make other arrangements. I’ll do it. You’re sure? Yes. I want to do it. For all of the reasons that you said. But I also want to do it for Dex. He was such a good man and he had a really hard life, but all he wanted to do was help people. So I’ll do it. For both of us. I will work for the WSB. Excellent. You leave tonight. Not an artist, huh? Well, I think this turned out pretty great. Thank you. And…yeah. Your– Yours, too. Okay. Okay. Well, at least it’s not a flipper. [ Laughs ]

[ Gasps ] Whoa!

Whoa.

Mother, leave Gio alone! Why? He’s moved us all with his music. Let’s see what he does with his words. By all means, Gio, speak. Respectfully, Ms. Quartermaine, I think what you’re doing is wrong. Family is family, and you can’t kick somebody out because you don’t like what they’re doing. Olivia: Tracy, Gio is right. Taking the Quartermaine name away from Drew is just gonna hurt Scout. And that’s the last thing any of us should want to do. I disagree. So you’re willing to risk irreparable harm to Scout just to spite Drew? Defending the family name can only help Scout. And as for you, you have no right to weigh in. You’re not a Quartermaine. However, if you were, you’d be a better addition than Drew. Brook Lynn? Hey. Honey, I’m here. What’s wrong? I need your help, Ma. Anything. Chase wants Finn to be our sperm donor. I admit, I — I did not see that one coming. Me neither. [ Sighs ] What should I do? Auntie, I better let you get back to helping your patients instead of just helping me. You know me. I’m the champion multitasker. Oh, you’re more than that. You’re a miracle worker. Thank you so much for contacting Congressman Henderson on my behalf. I know that I got one shot to make my case about Drew, and, I promise you, I’ll make it count. Stella the citizen is very proud of you. Well, what about my Aunt Stella? She’s worried that Drew is gonna retaliate once he finds out that you’re behind all this. Yeah. That’s what he does. But I know you’re not asking me to walk away from a fight because I might get hurt. [ Sighs ] I wouldn’t waste my breath. Good, because you and Mama always taught me to stand up for what’s right. Taking down Drew Quartermaine? Both: It’s the right thing to do. No. No questions. I’m just sorry Carly was so determined to protect Jason at your expense. Thank you for saying that. And thank you for having faith in me. It means… more to me than you know. What really gets me is Carly’s assumption that you’re manipulating me. [ Drew Scoffs ] I mean, she has every reason to disapprove of our relationship, but that is just insulting. Well, of course she believes that I’m manipulating you because in Carly’s world there’s no possible chance that you and Michael could have just grown apart. Which makes no sense, because that is what happened. And you and I have this… connection. I feel the same way. I don’t have to pretend with you. You accept me, flaws and all. Carly acts like you stole me from Michael. But I am my own person. I make my own choices. And anybody that knows you knows that. I will always regret how Michael found out about us. But I choose you… completely. And I choose you. And now I want the world to know it. The kids and I would love to move in with you.

Diane: A.D.A. Turner, here’s the court order that I know you’ve been expecting. Now, would you please release my client immediately? Yeah. I’ll just look this over first. Of course, you should know that Judge Green agrees with me that the state has no case. We’ll have one by trial. Oh, you gonna make one up? [ Chuckles ] Alright, well, obviously, I will be filing a motion to dismiss at the arraignment. Of course, you will. Take Mr. Morgan and process him out. He’s free to go. For now. Carly: Wait. Everything’s gonna be fine. Damn right it is. ♪♪

[ Anna sighs ]

Thank God that’s over. Well, it’s not over, Carly, ’cause we still don’t know who killed Cyrus. Who cares who killed Cyrus? We’re all better off without him. Seriously. Why should the police waste their time and resources to find his killer? Because whoever killed Cyrus set Jason up to take the fall. And if A.D.A. Turner finds Cyrus’ body first, then Jason’s gonna be back in here in a heartbeat. Alright. What are we gonna do? Hopefully, you’re gonna do nothing. I’m gonna find out who they are and stop them. Because if they went to all this trouble to set Jason up, they’re not going to stop.

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Martin naps on the couch, having a nightmare. Smitty wakes him up, so he jerks awake, sweating.

Anita looks out the window. Vernon comes in, wondering what she’s thinking so hard about. She was remembering their early days of marriage, when times were simpler. They thought they could change the world. It’s much harder to deal with the problems that arise from having children and grandchildren. Anita concludes, “They hurt, we bleed.” She vents that she could kill Bill with her bare hands. Vernon says they don’t have a choice on how to go forward. Martin must be protected. She laments that Dani will pay the price – again.

Meanwhile, Dani threatens Bill with his golf club, so he tells the others to leave and close the door. He wants to know what she wants and if she feels better, having gotten that out of her system. She says that she doesn’t yet, but then she slaps him, hard.

In Nicole’s office, Ted praises Kat’s marketing skills. Her ideas have increased his bookings by 10% (he’s a plastic surgeon). Andre is impressed and notes that her talents will take her far in life. Nicole asks him where he’s shooting the video bio. He replies that he’ll shoot tin her office, and also on Ted’s grounds. He jokingly asks Ted if he’s camera shy. Ted says that he’s not and he’ll be there to support his beautiful wife, who’s getting an award. Ted and Nicole hold each other in their arms. Kat and Andre agree that the couple should talk about how they met and the rest of their story. Ted praises Andre and says that it’s good to see him. Andre points out that they all saved him. He thanks them, saying he can never repay them. He and Ted hug warmly.

Naomi and Chelsea watch one of Chelsea’s social media videos and talk about it. Naomi doesn’t know how Chelsea can live such a public life – always being judged. It doesn’t bother Chelsea. She tells her sister about the purse line that she and Kat are working on. Naomi thinks it sounds great but wonders how their mom, Dani, will feel. Chelsea hasn’t told Dani yet about her plans, or that she’s quitting modeling.

Bill picks up chairs, making fun of Dani for threatening him and slapping him. She says that beating him to death would be fun, but she demands answers. How dare he move his whore into her community, she asks. He bristles at that, saying that Hayley is no whore. They like it there in Fairmont Crest. He sold his house and has been living in a suite at the Ritz. She suggests, exasperated, that he find another house, outside of their community. He says that it’s the best address in Maryland. She reminds him that it was marrying her, and getting help from her family, that moved him into their community in the first place, and it was her father’s connections that jump-started his career. He laughs derisively, telling her to get over herself. He states that he would have gotten to the same place, with or without their help. They didn’t make him; he made himself and brought her along for the ride. She looks at him like he’s crazy.

Leslie, AKA Dana, sits with Jan and Mona at the diner, Orphy Gene’s. Jan notices that Leslie seems down. She says that the guy sitting nearby reminds her of her late husband, Alan. They know she lost him not too long ago, but she’s still processing her grief. Leslie brightens up and asks to hear about the rich folks gossip. Mona tells her about Dani punching Hayley, and also about how Vanessa saw her throw the coffee cups. She asks Mona for more, but Mona says that things go smoothly at Ted and Nicole’s. They are in love. Leslie admires Nicole, so Mona says that Nicole is amazing and inspirational.

Andre recalls his first year after the plane crash that killed his parents, Stan and Ira (I guess Ira is a girl’s name here). Nicole tells him that she and Ted haven’t flown together since. Andre hates to think how his life would’ve turned out if not for them and Martin. Kat hugs him. They’re happy to have him home. Kat wants to take his photo, but he won’t let her. He doesn’t want to be on social media. He takes a photo of the three of them, instead.

Naomi advises Chelsea that both she and Dani are adults, so she can do what she wants and not have to worry about Dani. Chelsea just wants to do her own thing. Naomi can relate because she moved away, married Jacob and opened her own firm. Dani also did that she was young, ignoring her parents’ wishes. Chelsea feels that Dani is very fragile right now and that being her manager is all she has. Naomi reminds her of when they were younger, always waiting to see what mood Dani was in. They still do that, and she thinks Chelsea should move out, to get away from all that. Chelsea feels guilty, but Phoebe tells her that there’s only one life, and that Dani is a survivor. It’s not easy, but she has to create a distance of her own.

Dani and Bill argue. He says that his marrying Hayley is not about her. He fell in love. She knew he was unfaithful, but she ignored it, to keep the family together. He says that he can’t do this with her. He says that people change and move on. He postulates that maybe one day, she can wish he and Hayley well. She replies, “Never.” and hopes that he has a long life of misery. She would put a curse on him if she could, and she calls him a selfish, heartless bastard. He warns her never to touch Hayley again. She storms out of his office, but Hayley is outside, so she figures she must have heard everything. She sneers at Hayley that she’s not special and warns her that “Past is prologue.” Once she gets in the elevator, Dani breaks down, crying.

Vanessa is in a bar called Upswing (at the country club?). She’s sitting in a booth, wearing sunglasses and a scarf, like she’s in disguise. A handsome man comes in and takes the other seat. He flirts with her and grabs her knee under the table, which she enjoys. Dani arrives, orders a drink and wonders what’s going on. She can tell that this is not Vanessa’s husband, Doug.

Doug is sitting in his car when a man named Randy Parker gets in. Doug hands him some kind of paper or packet. They shake hands, and Randy leaves.

Kat lets Andre know that she’ll bet at the photo shoot tomorrow. He agrees that she can be his assistant. She warns that things will be tense between Dani and Chelsea. She asks him how he’s doing, so he tells her that he’s been photographing a new resort in Bali. They laugh about how tough that must have been. She feels bad that he lost his parents in a horrible accident, even though it was 10 years ago. She admires that he lives his life on his own terms. He reminds her that he lives off his parents’ inheritance, which makes him feel uncomfortable, but she thinks it balances out, since he gives so much to charity. He asks what she’s been to and whether she has anyone. She shares that she’s been working a lot and has no time for romance. She’s been learning about business. She declares that she and Chelsea will do big things, but she swears him to secrecy for now. He agrees, and they do a brother-sister type of secret handshake, which is cute.

Anita and Vernon look at a photo of Dani as a baby. It kills them that they have to add to her pain, as well as give in to Bill and help Hayley. Vernon suggests that they call his bluff, but Anita doesn’t want to gamble with Martin’s future. Vernon tells her that she’s not telling Martin about any of this, and she agrees. She notes that they’ve never spoke about “that night,” and he adds that it’s for good reason. They don’t admit their choices, so they’ll move forward as planned. Then they hug.

Mona leaves her friends at Orphy Gene’s to go back to work. She complains about having too much work and overtime. Leslie points out that she’ll be glad to get that in her paycheck. She has missed Mona at choir practice.

Smitty tells Martin that he thinks he should talk to someone about the nightmares he’s been having. Martin doesn’t react well to that suggestion. Martin gets a text about a sudden family meeting with his grandparents, so he has to leave.

Naomi and Chelsea hug. Chelsea decides that she’ll wait until after the wedding, and Dani’s feeling better, to tell her the news. They both the text, too.

Nicole, Ted and the rest also get the text. Nicole hopes that Dani didn’t do something she shouldn’t.

Vanessa tells Dani that she hired the guy for some role-playing. She’s Incognito Taylor and he’s her biggest fan. Dani looks shocked, so Vanessa laughs and says that she’s joking. She introduces the guy to Dani as Zeke from her office. She thanks him for dropping off her keys, and he leaves. Dani notes that role-playing with him might not be such a bad idea. She tells Vanessa about her visit with Bill (leaving out the golf club and the slap). Dani vents to Vanessa that she can’t reach the man that she was married to for her over 30 years. It just makes her hurt and more angry. She’s decided to go to Paris after Chelsea’s photo shoot tomorrow. Vanessa thinks that’s a great idea. Dani gets the text. She says that if Bill has done one more thing to disrespect her, she can’t be held responsible for her reaction. She leaves.

Mona gets a bracelet from Laura as a thank-you for her previous advice. Nicole walks in and admires it. Laura tells Nicole that the smaller country club room is available for both nights. Nicole just has to choose which night. She tells them both to take off early. When Laura brings up Maui again, Nicole mentions that she met Ted at a medical conference there.

Naomi spills her guts to Chelsea about how angry she is at their dad. She despises him for the affairs and the way he treated their mom. She no longer feels any love toward him. Chelsea is shocked by what she said because they used to be so close. Nicole declares, “Never again,” saying that she has no father.

Bill and Hayley pick up debris in his office, including a photo of them (now the glass is cracked). She’s sad that they both lost their relationship with Naomi. She misses her. She hopes that she’s worth his losses. He agrees that she is worth it. He was going through the motions before meeting her. She jump-started his heart. He tells her that he’ll never regret being with her, and he kisses her.

Naomi plays piano and sings a little, at her grandparents’ place. Chelsea is on her phone nearby, on her live social media feed. She tries to take a video of Naomi, but Naomi waves her off. Nicole and the rest of her family arrive. Kat suggests to Chelsea that she’s eating too much meat (before the photo shoot tomorrow). She apologizes for acting like Dani and urges Chelsea to eat it, quick, before Dani arrives. It’s too late because Dani arrives and takes the plate away from Chelsea. Chelsea seems used to this, so she doesn’t even resist. Dani fixes her a plate of vegetables instead. Naomi suggests to Dani that she let Chelsea live her own life, but Dani doesn’t want to hear what she says. She says that eating healthy food is just as easy as eating junk food. Martins asks Nicole quietly how he can help. Nicole says that Dani needs someone to listen to her. Vernon and Anita arrive.

They tell their family that there’s been a change of plans, and they won’t like. Dani tells them, first, that she’s going to Paris tomorrow, but Vernon says that won’t do because they need everyone there to go to the wedding as a family. Dani, shocked, says, “No!”

Laura tells someone on the phone that Nicole likes option #3 for the Lynch brunch menu. She heads out from the office, alone.

Anita reminds them all that they’re Duprees – they don’t cower or hide. She says, “If Bill has the nerve to marry that heifer in our community, then he’ll do it looking at their pissed-off faces.” Vernon says that it’s not just their family; he needs to get people from the community to turn out for it, too. Dani can’t believe they want her to support her ex, who’s marrying again. Martin says he’s all in for making Bill and Hayley as uncomfortable as possible. Dani refuses, but Anita tells her that she needs to be there. Naomi also likes the idea. Dani storms off. Vernon follows her and asks her to attend, saying that he has a good reason that he can’t tell her. He asks her to trust him. She agrees, reluctantly. He kisses her on the forehead and thanks her. Vernon goes back and tells Anita that Dani feels betrayed all over again. Anita assures him that they’ll make it right.

Later, Naomi and Chelsea ask Dani if she’s okay. They don’t understand what’s going on. Dani figures that Bill got to her parents somehow. They think of ways that they could ruin the wedding and sympathize with Dani’s feelings. They tell her, “We got you,” and they all huge.

Laura drives home, but someone behind her comes up, fast, with their brights on, and she’s run off the road. Leslie arrives at home, all dressed in a black motorcycle outfit. She smiles after taking off the helmet.

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The girl that locked me in a cage, the maniac who tried to kill me– that is your daughter. Oh, my God, no, no, no. This just cannot be happening. Not Luna, Finn. Anyone but Luna! FINN: I’m sorry, all right? You have every right to be freaking out–I am too. But we can’t let this come between us! [intense music plays] Quite an exciting development. You must be crazy bored if the AC guy’s making your day. Well, I’ve been trapped in this house for weeks, so it’s nice to have conversation with someone -other than Bill. -Well, it can’t be that bad. I mean, Bill Spencer’s gotta be a pretty fascinating guy. No, he’s amazing, but… he’s from a different world. Like his idea of fun is checking the stock market. [both chuckle] Feel like I can really talk to you. You can. Are you sure that I can trust you? You won’t tell anyone that I’m here? DEACON: So Poppy was here. Luna’s mother. Yeah. You just missed her. Mmm. Who was she with, Spencer? No. She was alone and out of sorts. I’m sure she was. After what her kid did. Luna kidnapped Steffy, held her against her will– she was gonna let her die. She was gonna take a mother away from her two kids. She’s a very sick young lady. There’s no doubt about that. She was the reason we almost lost our daughter. Steffy would be dead if it wasn’t for Finn. [dark music plays] Poppy was drinking alone. [laughs] What, are you surprised? Her kid murdered our manager and our friend. Okay, look, I miss Tom and Hollis just as much as you do, Deacon. But I can’t help feeling sorry for Poppy, as a mother. I’m-I’m forbidden from having a relationship with Finn. And now she’s never gonna be able to have a normal relationship with Luna. LUNA: No one knows I’m here. You’re the only one besides Bill. I told you, you can trust me, Luna. Good. [footsteps approach] What are you still doing here? Uh… RIDGE: Luna is a dangerous criminal. Yeah, well, thankfully, she’s behind bars where she should stay for the rest of her life. And there’s some irony in this, right? She locked Steffy away in a cage, and now… she’s gonna be in a cage for the rest of her days. Mm-hmm. Knowing Luna’s incarcerated is comforting, but it’s still a bit disturbing that she and Finn are cousins. STEFFY: Your daughter! Luna’s your daughter. God, this is all starting to… to hit me now, the reality of all of this for… for you, for… for us. I know you, Finn. Oh, I know you. You must have had some conflicting emotions. I mean… Luna’s your daughter. And your devoted father’s… part of you had to be…excited. [exhales] I, uh, I don’t-I don’t know about that. I guess… I did feel a sense of responsibility. I mean, I couldn’t help wonder how different Luna may have turned out if I’d been a bigger role in her life. [uneasy music plays] [somber music plays] Hey. It’s just that I can relate to Poppy as a mother, that unconditional love you have for a child. Okay, but here’s the difference. Yours is an upstanding doctor. He’s a father. He’s a husband. Hers is a homicidal nut job. Luna…I know she took two very special people from us. What she did is indefensible. And I gotta tell you, it gives me immense pleasure that she’s sitting in a dark, cold, hard cell right now. Okay, baby, look, I am sorry to bring up all these feelings again. [exhales] Don’t be sorry. You should never be sorry for being kind. She, uh, needed someone to talk to. You were there. It really made me realize how much I miss Finn and my grandchild ev-even more. BILL: So what’s the deal? -You said this was an easy job. -Uh, yeah. One of the units required more work than anticipated. -But you got it done. -Yep. Should be good to go. All right, well, whatever you did, it is feeling a bit cooler in here. Feeling it already. Great. I told you I wouldn’t let you down. -Thanks for your help. -Well if you need anything else, I mean, I fix all kinda stuff– tech stuff, electrical, whatever you need. So you’re hitting me up for another job. [light laugh] RIDGE: Yeah, Luna and Finn being cousins– that-that is unsettling. Mm-hmm. Having Sheila as a mother-in-law is bad enough. -Mmm. -The fact that Luna’s part of that family too… she’ll be haunting Steffy forever. Our daughter will be healing her psychological trauma for years–memories of being trapped in that apartment. All right, let’s try and look at the bright side. If anything were ever to happen to Steffy again, Finn will be there. He is her knight in shining armor. STEFFY: What does that mean? You wish you were part of Luna’s life? Like when she…was a baby, like a little kid. I-I do think that she may have turned out differently if I could have been there. [sighs] Yeah, if you could have been there for her. -The way you are with Hayes. -No. Steffy, that is not the same. If Poppy would have told me and allowed me to be her dad, I– Finn, as a parent, I-I understand, to some extent, but… you’re starting to scare me. The way you are going on about Luna is the same way you went on about Sheila and your bond. -Like, I don’t– -No, no, Steffy! I am not defending Luna. I hate what she did to you, what she did to Tom and Hollis. It is all totally inexcusable. But you think that you could make a difference. You can’t help seeing Luna as… your child just like you can’t help seeing Sheila as your birth mother. Oh… [heavy music plays] [mellow instrumentals] Listen, you know I don’t like when you talk like that. You know what, this is what you do. -What? -You do this. Like every time I even mention their name, -you freak out. -I’m not freaking out, all right, but I do know you, Sheila, and I know how you start obsessing when you talk about Finn and Hayes. I’m not obsessing. That is my son and my grandson. They are my flesh and blood. BILL: Gimme your contact info. Uh, yeah, sure. Uh, one sec. [laughs] Okay. -[beep] -Got it? -Got it. -Awesome. I hope I get– All right, I have to make another call, Dino, -so show yourself out. -Dario, sir. Uh, and thank you so much. It was great working for you, Mr. Spencer. You already have that 500 I gave you, right? -Right here. Thanks again. -Okay. And if you ever need me again, I’m around. If I ever do hire you back, and I’m not making any promises, but if I do, you have to respect my privacy above all else. A-absolutely, sir. Psst. [lightly edgy music plays] -What? -Thank you. For rescuing me. You’ve done that quite a bit over the years. Mm. It goes both ways. You saved me too. My heart. Well, I had to do that ’cause, I mean, it’s… it’s a precious commodity. Well, so is this. Us. Our kids, our grandchildren. Everything’s precious. We’ve had to build a little fortress around us… -Yeah. -…and create a safe space. It’s nice that Finn has fit in so nicely. You know, he’s really been somebody that Steffy can rely on. He didn’t hesitate for a second to go after his crazy cousin. And she is crazy. So the only good news is that, uh, Finn and Luna are not blood related. Why are we being challenged like this again? I don’t know how much more I can take. FINN: I know. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I know it’s a shock, and I just– I wish there was a way to make it better. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. This means Luna is Sheila’s granddaughter! That crazy gene is being passed down to the next generation! It’s in their DNA! Oh, my God, it’s just sick, manipulative, it’s just… that sociopathic behavior– Oh, my God. Oh, my God. That blood is in Hayes! Oh, my God. No. Hayes will be nothing like her. Nothing like his half-sister? Because you’re gonna be there for him, right? Like you weren’t for Luna? I’ll do everything in my power to protect my son. From your family? Your mother and your daughter? Think about what you’re saying, Finn. Steffy, I don’t know, like what can I do? What can I do? Nothing. Nothing. Finn, I know you’re not trying to hurt me, but… …you brought this into my life, to my family. My son. [dramatic chords] DEACON: Come here for one second. Listen to me. Life’s been pretty good lately, hasn’t it? I mean, it’s not perfect, but we’re doing good. We’re making progress here. I just don’t want your talk with Poppy to set you back. Baby, Finn and Hayes… they’re always on my mind. I think about them all the time. And I will always, always want to have a relationship with my grandchild. -I heard you pitching yourself. -Gotta hustle, you know? Pretty impressive. I’m sure Bill’ll hire you again. Uh, that’d be amazing. Not only for you, but for me too. You really need a friend. [sighs] Turns out, so do I. Even though you know who I am and why I’m lugging this thing around? I’m not perfect either, Luna. I’ve done things that I don’t like to talk or think about. So have I. I knew we have more in common than we realized. RIDGE: Luna’s the last person you need to worry about. She’s in a maximum security prison. She’s never gonna see the light of day, -so get her outta your head. -You’re right. You’re right. It’s pointless to be giving Luna so much energy. Yeah, it is. And Steffy’s gonna be fine. Yeah. She’s doing great. She has an incredible life with a devoted and loving husband. At this point, I don’t think anything could stand in their way. -[sighs] -FINN: Steffy. Please, I just–I hate seeing you in this much pain. I don’t want to live like this. I just wanna be happy and live a normal, simple life. And we deserve that. We deserve peace. Like, I remember… I remember when we first met. It was really love at first sight, and… For me too. It was just so magical falling in love with you. Until our wedding day. When evil showed up and announced that she was your birth mother. Sheila Carter, who shot my mother and tried to kill me and tried to kill you. Like, I was just as shocked as anyone. And when I learned about Sheila’s past, I was horrified. Well, you weren’t horrified enough to send her away. Felt like you had some… connection with her. Yeah. I felt a connection. But I don’t anymore. You understand? I don’t feel any weakness or empathy toward Sheila. You are my priority, Steffy. Only you. Only it isn’t just me, Finn. Only it isn’t just Kelly and Hayes. You have a daughter now. A demented daughter who tried to kill me. She killed two men! My God! Sheila’s your mother. Luna’s your daughter. Like, no wife should ever have to go through this. You’re right, yeah. You don’t deserve any of this. But I’m begging you to not let it break us. I know I’m asking… a lot. But you can’t give up on us, okay? I can’t do it alone. I need my partner. I need my best friend. I need you. -Steffy. -I know this–[sniffling] I know this isn’t your fault. [whispering] I know that. When you told me, yeah, I– I thought about running out the door, but… I made a vow to you, Finn, and I intend to keep it. You mean that? Yes. [sniffling] I love you. We’re gonna get through this, okay? We’re gonna get through this. We will. -[whispering] Thank you. -Okay? -Oh… -I love you. I love you. -We can get through this, okay? -Yeah. Yeah. -I promise. -Yeah. The difference with Sheila and Luna– Luna’s in prison, and we’re not gonna have to deal with her ever again. Sheila’s your mother. And Luna’s your daughter. [heavy music plays] Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

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