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GH Transcript Friday, February 17, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

so, we will talk details tomorrow. You bet. Have a good evening. Okay. Kevin? Guess again. Oh, god! Esme’s father is ryan chamberlain? Esme’s willful and sometimes reckless, but she’s not like him, I tell ya. Esme’s father is the serial killer, not esme.

[ Vehicle approaches ]

[ Engine shuts off, door closes ] Jordan: Oh, my god. Mac! If your plan is to torture me into submission… I can think of more interesting ways. Well, I just thought that yoga might help calm you down, you know, help you stop being quite so restless. I was born restless. Yeah. I hate being stuck in this house. Okay. I mean, I like the company. Thanks. Aside from martin and lucy and their constant shagging…

[ Chuckles ] …And when lucy’s not complaining about the food. Yeah. Well… we just have to tough it out for a bit longer. Mm-hmm. We have to hide. Eileen and victor believe that we’re all dead. Assuming the plan works. Either way, we’re in it now. You know? You just have to wait to hear from your contact. And then we’ll make our next move — continue gaslighting eileen ashby. I don’t care if it’s 2:00 in the morning. If I’m up, you are up. Now, have they completed the search of the catacombs yet? Alright. And have they recovered lucy and anna’s bodies?

[ Sighs ] No. No. That is just not acceptable. Look, I am fighting hard enough as it is to have them release my son’s body to me so I can give him a proper burial. You must handle this situation immediately! Alright. I’ll be in touch. Ah! Deputy mayor ashby. What a pleasant surprise. Please. Care to join me? Yeah. Thank you, mr. Cassadine. Don’t appreciate being summoned. I’m not at your beck and call.

[ Chuckles ] Oh. But that is exactly what you are. That is part of our arrangement. I told you I can’t work with you anymore. You never worked with me. You work for me. And that will continue. Of course, she’s not reading her texts. I can’t even be here right now. I have to go. No! You can’t leave like this! No! I can’t! I can’t! Trina! Listen! We have to talk about this! I can’t even look at you right now! I can’t even look at you right now! I don’t even know who…

[ Exhales deeply ] I don’t even know who i am anymore. But I sure as hell don’t know who you are.

[ Sobbing ] Baby girl, is everything okay? Hey, hey, hey, hey.

[ Sobbing ] Honey? You care to tell me what’s going on?

[ Sobbing ] Well, well. Two for the price of one.

[ Door closes ] Oh, happy day.

-Get that processed immediately. -Right away. Laura. Jordan. How’s mac? What — what happened?! I was on my way to spring ridge after learning about the prisoner escape, and I saw him on the side of the road. I’m glad I did. That makes two of us. Thank god you’re alright. I got to get to spring ridge. No, you need to get to the hospital to get checked out. Paramedics suggest a ct scan, possibly an mri. Look, I’ve got two fugitives on the loose. You’ll go, chief. And that’s an order. Okay. Bring me up to speed. Who are the two inmates who escaped? Heather webber and esme prince. How do you know about that? Because I’m the one who found ’em. Come on. Admit it. You hate being cooped up in this house as much as I do. I never said that I didn’T. Where’s felicia? I mean, she said she’d be late, but she should be here by now. Do you think something happened to that plan of hers? I don’t know. You don’t have any faith in it, do you? I don’t think that eileen ashby is the right person to get to victor. She’s all we have. Really. She’s all we have. A-and before she threw in with your father, I mean, her record was unblemished. I don’t know what he has on her, but I can tell you she’s not a career criminal. An ambitious politician. Perhaps. Yeah. I mean, look, she probably just had no idea what casting her lot in with your father would cost her. She’s in over her head. If we keep spooking her, she’s gonna crack. She won’t be able to live with the guilt. And then hopefully she’ll — she’ll flip on victor. Then we will be able to get all the evidence we need to put him away. I don’t know. Eileen ashby’s been working with my father for a long time now. I don’t know that the woman still has a conscience. Mr. Cassadine, I am telling you I can’t do this any longer. I am no good to you. For heaven’s sakes, get a grip! You know, you have been moderately useful in the past. Now, what on earth has happened to make you lose your nerve like this? Anna: You’re next.

You’re next, eileen.

You’re next. You’re next.

You’re next!

[ Exhales sharply ] Things have gone too far. Anna and valentin are dead! I don’t need you to remind me my son is gone. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the greater good, and you are gonna continue to serve as deputy mayor and keep me informed. I think laura might be onto me. Well, then you’ll have to apologize to her as soon as possible. Tell her you realize that you, uh — you’ve really overstepped your authority in a sad attempt to impress her. Hmm. That the power of the job went to your head. That’s why you sent in the federal marshal. In other words, do whatever it takes so you don’t disappoint me, eileen. Victor: Spencer! Good evening. Uncle victor. Oh, you’re looking very dapper. Tonight was trina’s mom’s wedding. Ah, yes, of course. So why aren’t you at the reception? The party’s over. I just thought I’d stick around in case a friend… needs me. Everything’s gonna be okay. We’re gonna figure this out. Is she gonna be alright? What’s going on? Curtis… was it aunt stella? Look, spencer told me that she was never sick, okay, that she stayed away from the wedding purposefully. Aunt stella, she’s always got her nose in other people’s business. Stella was right. This is your business. And yours. What is, portia? Why is our daughter bawling her eyes out? Mom says I may not be your daughter. I have no idea who esme’s mother is, but with that monster as a father, is it any wonder the woman would give esme up for adoption? Who knows if she’s even alive or how she came to bear ryan chamberlain’s child. I’m just so thankful esme’s been safe from him all along. Have you met ryan chamberlain? Ugh. Saints preserve us, no. I only know him by reputation. When I thought you’d been sent by him, I was ready to abandon my life here to keep it that way. No, we actually have absolutely nothing to do with him. He is a dangerous psychopath, and I’m really happy you’ve kept your distance from him. Just so you know, also, ryan’s locked up, serving a life term in prison. And he’s also paralyzed. So he can’t hurt you. Can he still talk? Uh, apparently, no. Um… he blinks to communicate. Um… but, maggie, he’s locked away. He can’t get to you. That’s right. Nice and easy. No sudden moves, please. How are you here? You couldn’t walk or talk. I know. You’re thinking you’re seeing things, right? I’m a medical miracle. Now be a love and shut those doors. Come on. Come on. I knew you were faking it. Oh, did you, now? And here I thought I was so convincing. What do you have to smile about? Well, I’m just thinking about all those times I saw you at spring ridge… taunting you…. testing to see if you’d react. And I didn’T. Therefore…I win. Thank you. Eh, but you heard me just the same. And you couldn’t do anything about it. You just had to… sit there and listen. Hearing how pathetic we thought you were, and you couldn’t do anything about it. That had to have burned, huh? You really were helpless, ryan, weak. Not weak! Which you can see for yourselves. Or…unless you’d like a further demonstration.

How you doing? Regretting lost time. Things left unsaid. I’ll never see my son again. That’s the reality I have to face. The more it sinks in, the more I’m inclined to mend this rift between myself and your father. But I, uh, haven’t been able to reach nikolas. I doubt that you’ll be hearing from my father any time soon. Ava says that he left town. Have you secured the area? We set up a perimeter and have officers stationed to keep looky-loos and the press at bay until we process the scene. Csi is en route. Okay. Keep me posted. Will do.

[ Radio chatter ] Can you answer some questions? Whatever you need. You said you had esme and heather in your sights. Who hit you? Never saw them. Everything went black. There was a third person. They took your car. And my gun. Take care of that. Get him to G.H. -I’ll be there soon. -Okay. Spring ridge reported two inmates missing. Do you think that esme and heather had a third person on the outside? And how did those two end up teaming up to begin with? They were seen talking together in a common room. Maybe they bonded? I’m gonna call spring ridge and follow up. What if heather wanted to escape? Why would she saddle herself with a woman who’s nine months pregnant? Maggie: When esme’s adopted parents died, she became obsessed with tracking down her birth parents. There were no records, and the only clue to their identities was a four-leaf clover brooch made out of emeralds. It was pinned to the baby blanket that swaddled esme when she was left with the nuns. I helped esme track down the person who commissioned it. A woman named connie cooper. Ryan chamberlain’s first victim. That’s it. Very good. See? All you have to do is show me the respect I deserve. And just what are you doing here, anyway? I mean, you’re far too self-righteous to ever be a friend to ava. But, you know, come to think of it, I think that ultimately that’s why you and i didn’t work out. And I thought it was because you almost burned to death in that funhouse. That, too. But, then again, there’s nothing like your first love. Which reminds me… I’m surprised mac didn’t mention that you’d be here when I saw him earlier. That’s right. Mac was headed to spring ridge. Is that where you saw him? No. I ran into him while he was on his way there. You don’t recognize his gun? He won’t be needing this anymore. What did you do to him? Oh, I don’t think you want the details. Not after I spent all that time in spring ridge pretending to be locked in… day after day, month after month. All my rage and hatred built up until I felt like I was going to explode! And then suddenly I was free… and then…there was mac. I might have gotten carried away. Is what trina said true? When I found out about trina, I asked you, was she my daughter? You looked me in my eyes and you said it was impossible. I said it was impossible because… that’s what I wanted to believe. W-whoa, whoa. So trina’s not mine? Am I trina’s father? I don’t know.

[ Trina sobs ] I can’T. I’m sorry. I can’t hear this again. Trina.

H that was found on esme belonged to connie cooper, wouldn’t that make her her mother? We thought that at first, too. But connie was killed before esme was born — by ryan chamberlain. The brooch was missing when connie’s body was found. Ryan used to collect “trophies” from his victims. We found one on cabrera. And a four-leaf-clover brooch would be irresistible. And taking a woman’s lucky brooch is… the sick sense of humor that ryan chamberlain has. It’s kind of a stretch, though, no? This brooch proves that ryan is esme’s father? True or not, esme was convinced. A routine bed check revealed that heather webber and esme prince were missing. A search was initiated immediately. How did they get out? Where’s the security footage? There was a problem with one of the cameras in the corridor. I can tell you none of the doors appeared to be forced. And there’s some information I just received. One of the guards is also missing. Heather’s hostage perhaps? Eileen: Or accomplice. What kind of guard gets ambushed by two women, one of whom is pregnant? I think it’s a little early to assign blame. Thank you, warden brewster. Keep me posted. I want to know everything. Thank you, mayor. I’ll be in touch. Thank you. Eileen. What are you doing here? You’re lying. Mac’s fine. Yes. Of course, he is. You know that mac can take care of himself, right? Maybe. If he’d seen me coming. You sick bastard! Do you have a plan here? You just escaped from prison to immediately get yourself trapped on an island? Your skills are slippin’. Why? Worried about who’s gonna come to save you? Well, let’s see. Out of all the people you know… I don’t think avery would be much of a challenge. And, of course, kiki’s dead. Don’t you speak her name. You son of a bitch. Too soon? I’m sorry. I just couldn’t think of anybody else. Except for that waste of space nikolas. Oh, I’d love to see him again. When is hubby expected home anyway? What are you doing out here in the cold? Hmm? Thanks, but… I’m not even cold. I just feel numb… like my life is ending. We’ll figure this out. How could you say that? Mom has been lying to me, to us, my entire life! Doesn’t that matter to you? No. Because you have been and you always will be my daughter. My baby girl. Daddy. I’m here. Okay? I’m not going nowhere. You lied. All those talks we had about having kids, and you already knew I had one — with you! I-I didn’t — I didn’t — I didn’t know, not for sure. Because you didn’t want to find out. You walked away from me! You hated me for — I didn’t — for lying to me about being married. Go ahead. You can say it. You made it clear that you didn’t want to have anything to do with me. No discussion. I thought you were out of my life!

[ Scoffs ] And then taggert — he was making an effort for the first time in a long time. And I-I wanted to save my marriage, especially with a baby on the way. A baby that might have been mine. You know, I had a right to know if I was gonna be a father. In my mind, taggert was gonna be a father. And you were gone. What was I supposed to do? Was I supposed to destroy my marriage and the possibility of a family because you might want to be a part-time dad with a woman that you really didn’t want to have anything to do with — a woman that you didn’t trust? What would that even look like? You’re actually standing here justifying your lie. No, no, what I’m doing is I’m telling you where my head was at. And I was afraid. That’s all. I was just afraid of losing everything… right when I needed love and companionship the most.

[ Sobbing ] And I know I should have been braver. I should have been honest with you. But there was a chance that marcus was the father, so… that’s what I told myself. I just kept telling myself that he is the father. I-I just wanted my child to grow up in a loving family. And I wanted trina to have a happy home. Right. Happy home without me.

I heard about the escape, the attack on the chief of detectives, and I came to see if I could be of any help. Mac is going to be fine, and, uh, everything is under control. Laura, um… I want to apologize for overstepping while you were away. I was just so eager…

[ Both chuckle ] …To prove that I could handle the job and… and — and live up to your expectations. Yeah. Well, I appreciate that a lot. You know, there is something that you can do for me. Sure. Anything. Go deal with the reporters who are hanging out outside the hospital. You can confirm that there are two inmates missing, but don’t give out any names. On it. Thanks. Did your father mention to you that he was leaving town? Did heay goodbye? No. My father was furious with me the last time that we spoke. I told him that I was suing for custody of his kid.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Excuse me. Oh, I’m sorry. I have to take this. Shouldn’t be long. Yes, I thought I made myself clear. The subject of your moving on is closed. I have news. Esme prince has escaped from spring ridge. What? Are you sure? When? At least an hour ago. It’s not yet clear how she got out. Alright. Keep me posted. Is that about my father? No. Your ex-girlfriend. Seems esme has escaped.

[ Cellphone chimes ] What time is it? Where’s felicia? Is that your contact? Yeah. We’re all set. Next time eileen ashby uses her phone, we’ll be ready. Dante, did you find maggie fitzgerald? Uh, yeah, we — we did. Um… she knows who esme thinks her father is. “Thinks”? Never mind. Just give me the name and explain later. I’m in the middle of a situation. Esme’s escaped from spring ridge with heather webber. Uh, okay. Uh, esme thinks her father is ryan chamberlain. W-wait. What the hell? What is it? More bad news?

[ Sighs ] Dante, hold on. Ryan chamberlain is esme’s father.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Warden brewster asked me to give you an update. Correction officer williams has been located in ryan chamberlain’s cell. He was dressed as an inmate and propped up in chamberlain’s wheelchair. So you mean it — it was staged? He’S…? Dead. Preliminary report is that he was stabbed in the back. He was mistaken for chamberlain in the initial sweep. So ryan chamberlain’s on the loose, too? How is that possible? You know, ava, you really don’t look very confident that hubby will show, let alone ride to the rescue.

[ Chuckles ] I knew you and nikolas wouldn’t work out. Not as long as you and i share a soul. You haven’t got a soul.

[ Chuckles ] Figure of speech. You and I are alike. Two peas in a pod, my love. Someone will come for us. Because we have people who care about us. Who helped you escape, ryan? Did someone figure out you were faking? What, you think I’d give myself away? Please. I still have your fingernail marks on my arm. No, my aide was malleable enough, but the person I let in on my secret? Much more worthy person. Chip off the old block, you might say. Trust me — everything that you’re saying, I’ve said to myself a thousand times. Was I wrong? Yeah. But did I do what I thought was best for all of us at the time? Yes. You were gone. H-how was I even supposed to know that you wanted to have a baby with a woman that you despised, curtis? You could have asked me. You could have kept me in the loop. I never despised you, portia. I broke things off because you were married. Yeah, I walked away from you, but I never — i never would have walked away from my child. I never thought I would see you again. But you did! Never mind what happened 20 years ago. What about the last two years when you realized that we both lived in port charles and your relationship with taggert was over? Why didn’t you tell me the truth then?

[ Spray, spray ]

Astepro and go. Warden brewster:

Brewster. Warden brewster, this is deputy mayor eileen ashby, calling for an update before I address the press. Any progress determining how the inmates escaped? Actually, uh…

[ Static hisses ] …We haven’t really —

[ Static hissing ] Warden brewster? Are you there? Anna:

You’re next, eileen.

You’re next. Who is this? You know who it is. You killed me.

[ Gasps ] I-I — I didn’t know.

Yes, you did. You have blood on your hands.

[ Breathing shakily ]

[ Static hissing ] Warden brewster:

Hello?

Deputy mayor? Yes. Yes! Did you hear that?! I-I think our connection was temporarily lost. How’d I do? Was it scary? I thought it was hot.

[ Laughs ] This puts esme’s obsession with ryan in a whole new light. That’s why she was so desperate to see him, especially after kevin made him off limits to her.

[ Groans ] I can’t get felicia on the phone. It rolls right to voicemail. If chamberlain’s on the loose, she could be in danger. Maybe she just can’t pick up. Chamberlain’s wheelchair was left behind. He could have been faking his paralysis the whole time. Heather webber sometimes acted as chamberlain’s aide. She learned how to communicate with him. She wanted robert to use her as an informant and said she could get chamberlain talking. Sounds like they’ve been planning their escape for a while.[ Line ringing, click ] Felicia, where are you?! Hey, buddy. How’s your head?

Chamberlain?! You know, you’re coming off a little needy there. Always calling your wife. What? Don’t you trust her? Put felicia on the phone! Oh, I’m so sorry. Felicia can’t come to the phone right now. You touch her, I’ll kill you. Yeah, yeah. Predictable. Listen. Felicia is with me now. As my insurance policy, that is. If I see a cop… felicia dies. You want her okay? You stay out of my way.

[ Line clicks ] Chamberlain! Chamberlain! Could nikolas have sprung esme from spring ridge? Could he be planning to take the mother of his child away with him to prevent you from getting custody? Could esme have been faking the memory loss? Perhaps she’s not the blank slate that she pretended to be. Which means that trina could still be in danger. The police cleared esme of being the hook killer. And if she’s on the run, I doubt she would take the time to settle a score. I’m not taking any chances. Esme is all about revenge. You better? I’m still numb. Which I suspect is for the best. Did you ever suspect that I wasn’t yours? It’s just that I remember when I was little… and I was just being a brat… …and you would yell to mom to come get her daughter. Oh. Oh, no. I — I was joking. I mean, mom would turn it around on me when she would get frustrated with your messiness, but I never, never, not even for a moment, thought you weren’t my daughter. Even when mom cheated on you? Even then. How could you forgive her? After she betrayed you like that? I struggled for a bit. But, you know, it — it takes two people to ruin a marriage. And I-I left your mom hanging. I made her feel like she wasn’t important in my life, and that — and that affair was a wake-up call for me. I didn’t want to lose portia. Then I found out you were coming. I didn’t want to lose you. So I forgave her. I mean, we were happy for a while, but then I got all…

[ Sighs ] …Crazy about that cyrus case, you know? After all the talks mom and I had about being honest with each other… she told me I can tell her anything… this whole time,

she was the liar. I will — I will never forgive her. For the past two years, all I’ve been doing is agonizing whether or not I should tell you about trina. Oh, so it has crossed your mind. Of course it has. I knew that you’d be an amazing father. But trina already had an amazing father. And they were so close. It was just so hard to imagine blowing all that up. And then when we thought that taggert died in the warehouse, trina — she was grieving so hard. A-and — how could I tell her that the man that she loved might not be her father? I-I couldn’t take that away from her. So you lie to us instead.

[ Glass cracking ] I knew you were lying. Mac is fine. I just forget what a hard head your husband has. Should have taken care of him when I had the chance. Lesson learned. Ryan: Okay, ladies. Time to go. Been here too long already. They could be getting impatient. They, who? Who’s with you? Oh. Kindred spirits. One of them is especially creative. Can’t wait for you to meet her. We’re not going anywhere with you, ryan. You know what? You might be right. I think we might have a problem.

That was good. Your contact really paid off. Intercepting eileen’s phone call was perfect. Yeah, I think I owe him one. Her nerves are frayed. Well, maybe felicia’s plan is gonna work out after all. She said she was gonna be late. I don’t know. I’m beginning to think there’s a problem.

[ Monitor beeping ] Felicia’s phone immediately goes to voicemail. Call I.T. Already did. Think, mac. Did you hear any background sounds? No. Felicia is strong, and she’s smart, and she knows how to fight back. And that’s what I’m afraid of. Chamberlain’s been obsessed with felicia for decades. When he fixated on ava, I thought she was safe, but apparently not. I think I know where to look. My nephew nikolas has left town, and I am not about to lose any more family. Find him. I want you to know something. No matter what happens, nothing changes between us. You always do that. Try to make me feel better. That’s what fathers do.

[ Footsteps approach ] Sorry to interrupt. Then don’T. Move on. It’s important. So is this. Daddy, I don’t really want to talk about this anymore. I can call you. Okay? Yeah. Okay. Get me out of here. Okay. I never wanted to take anything from you, curtis. Curtis, I love you! And the longer I stayed silent, the worse the consequences if I did speak up. So I lived with it. I lived with the constant anxiety and guilt. And I didn’t want to jeopardize the life that we had planned together over something that might not even be true. What kind of life could we have had with that kind of lie between us? You said ryan chamberlain was imprisoned and helpless! Right. Yes, I did. Because he was the last time we checked. Wait. What does heather webber have to do with any of this? -I have no idea. -And now he’s taken esme? They have to find her. They have to stop him before he kills again! What’s the problem, ryan? There’s not enough room on the boat for all of us, so one of you is coming with me, and the other is never leaving this room. Now… who’s ready to say goodbye?

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GH Transcript Thursday, February 16, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

General Hospital Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I’m sorry. We’re closed. I’m just on my way home. So if you’ll excuse me. Actually, if — if you got a few minutes, it’s important that I speak to you. We’ve talked already. I don’t see what more you could possibly need from me. I’m looking to get some answers about esme prince.

[ Screaming ]

[ Muffled screaming ]

[ Shushing ] Esme, shh.

[ Crying ] Sweetheart, shh, quiet. Everything’s going to be all right. Trust me, esme. Shh, darling, shh.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Panting ]

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry, nikolas. I did love you. Well, the reception was nice. It just seemed a little tense at the end. I don’t know, but it seemed to me like portia was nervous about trina. Well, any complications that they have in their mother-daughter relationship can’t hold a candle to mine and willow’S. You wanna go to G.H.? No, there’s no point, sonny. Willow doesn’t want me there.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Let me see… business? Portia’s dress was so beautiful, and that cake was delicious. I heartily second the cake. Oh, and what about elizabeth’s speech? I was so impressed that she stood up and filled in for trina. Bet her daughter hated missing her mother’s toast. Well, she made it back in time for the bouquet, so it all worked out. Is everything okay with trina?

[ Indistinct conversations in distance ] I’m sure she’s just tired from a very long day. Thank you guys so much for coming a-and for your beautiful speech.

[ Laughs ] You deserve every happiness. Thank you for stopping in. Congratulations, you guys. Thank you. Congratulations. Thank you. You look beautiful.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, curtis, I am going to go check on trina. Excuse me. Yeah, babe. Whatever you need. You may have the bouquet, but don’t get any ideas. Trina? Honey, are you okay? I told you before, I don’t know any esme prince. She needs your help. She’s in prison and — and she’s pregnant. Sounds like your friend’s in a bad way, but I can’t help you. Please leave. Look, I-I’m sorry. I-I traveled a long way for this. I can’t leave until I get some answers. Have a seat, then. I’ll just grab a pint. Want one? Uh, yeah, sure. That’d be incredible. Stout or ale? Uh, you can make mine a stout. Thanks. Brilliant.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Easy, easy, easy. Maggie fitzgerald. Hey, we need to talk. I’m sorry, nina, I gotta take this.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Yeah, fine. Okay.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Drew: Joss. Hey. You looking for someone? Um, I was looking for trina and spencer, but I don’t see them. Ah. I’m here by myself. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m flying solo, too. Oh. We both know you shouldn’t be. Hm. Sorry, but I’m going to have to call our valentine’s date night short. Things are busy at work. Oh, don’t apologize. I don’t need grand romantic gestures. Although this chocolate cheesecake is sublime. If I haven’t told you tonight, I love you very much. I love you, too. You’ve been pretty busy yourself these days. Have I? Oh, I’m not too preoccupied to notice you slipping out for hours at a time at night on secret missions. Something to do with anna? If my missions were so secret, then you know that I cannot give you the details. Understood. Just be careful. Always. Okay. What about the hook investigation? Is there any evidence of ryan’s possible involvement? So far, only dead ends. I mean, we hoped heather webber would make good on her promise to get ryan chamberlain to open up. It was a long shot. Robert and I thought it was worth a try. No information, huh? No. Heather was stalling. Her time’s up. She’s going back to d’archam. We need to move. First, we have to dispose of this body, so I’ll need another hand, so to speak.

[ Muffled shouting] Kinda busy at the moment. But we’re gonna need your clothes. What? We haven’t got all day, ryan. Just — just go ahead. Strip. But — shh, shh, esme. Hi. Oh. Good, you changed. Mm. Chic to shady in no time flat. Shall we? Nope. Not yet. Well, you were the one who insisted that we move nikolas at night. Well, it’s night. It’s dark, and I’m ready. No more putting this off. It is time that I rid myself of my husband for good and bury the past. Is everything okay? We’re fine.

[ Chuckles ] Trina, your mom was very concerned when you missed the toast. Where’d you go? Were you with her? Spencer and I were together, but this has nothing to do with him. It has everything to do with you. What are you talking about? You really want to do this here, mom? I don’t exactly know what’s happening here, but you missed everything. You’ve been hiding something from me, something important.

PART MISSING HERE

I’m detective dante falconeri with the port charles police department in new york. Please forgive me. No one’s asked about esme since I came here. And then you show up with a cockamamie story about her being pregnant and in prison. Well, it’s actually not a story. She is pregnant and she’s in prison. That’s awful. What happened? Did the father lead her into trouble? W-well, that’s complicated, but she’s been accused of some pretty serious crimes that she didn’t commit, and then, unfortunately, some that — that she did. I mean, uh, she had a horrible accident, and — and she lost her memory. You and esme have a close relationship, right? We did. Well, you might be the only person with information that could exonerate her. Will you help us? Absolutely not. I’m not subjecting you to ryan chamberlain. I’m volunteering. Besides, you asked ava. Ava’s different. Why? Because she’s not your wife? Maybe. Look, felicia, when kevin and I approached ava, we wanted information on esme. We didn’t suspect chamberlain’s involvement. Now you do. Exactly. This is too dangerous. Look, chamberlain may not be physically attacking his victims, but signs point to him pulling the strings. I don’t want you in his crosshairs. I couldn’t live with myself if anything happened to you. We’ll get chamberlain another way. I understand, mac. And I know there — there are other ways to nail ryan. I hope you won’t be too long at spring ridge. I might still be up when you get home. It’s still valentine’s day, after all. That’s a good reason to get a move on. Just be careful out there. Back atcha. Anna, I’m going to be a little late getting to the house. There’s a stop I need to make. Whatever is going on, trina and portia, they’ll sort it out. I wish I knew what was going on, pop. Trina would never leave her mother’s wedding. When she got back, something was definitely off. I mean, I know my daughter. I’m going to go get some answers. Come in. Something I can do for you, gentlemen? Where were you with trina? And what the hell did that have to do with why she’s mad at her mom? Alright. So what’s this about? I went to see stella. I was worried she missed the wedding, and I went to check on her. I was going to convince her to come, if she felt up to it. But it turns out stella wasn’t sick. She just didn’t want to be there. And judging by the look on your face, you knew that already. I suspected. I didn’t understand. Stella was so excited. She flew back from england early. And then all of a sudden, she’s ghosting the wedding. When I asked her, she said she couldn’t come in good conscience, that there’s something you’re keeping from me and curtis. Stella said the secrecy and lies need to come to an end, but when I pushed her, she said I needed to ask you. So I’m asking, mom. I’m asking the mother that I’ve looked up to my entire life. What are you keeping from me?

I’m a survivor, austin. I’ve been tested more times than I care to count. The one thing that frightens me, the one thing that scares me to my core is the thought of losing my child. I cannot live through that again. I don’t know how I made it through the first time. So, when nikolas threatened to take avery… …I panicked. I couldn’t let him leave. I just wanted to stop him. I wanted to talk to him. I didn’t want to kill him. But I have a job to do, and I have to do it before elizabeth goes to the cops, because I will not be separated from my child. Fair enough. Let’s go do what we got to do.

[ Doorbell, knock on door ] Are you expecting someone? I’ll get rid of whoever that is, and I’ll meet you at the stables. Alright. What the… well, hi, felicia. Oh, I’m really sorry for just showing up like this, but I really need to talk to you. May I come in? Y-you know what? It’s — it’s actually not a very good time. It’s about ryan chamberlain. Hello? Do you ladies need help? Are you okay? So, what did brick want? Uh… okay. Don’t tell me. You guys went to discuss last night’s basketball scores? Do you really want to know? My love, I saw your face when brick called. Yeah. And that was enough to make me concerned. I can handle myself. I know you can handle yourself, but will you just humor me? Promise me that you’ll be extra careful. I promise. Finn has always been there for me. I’m grateful that hasn’t changed. I think a part of me will always love him. You went through so much together. It would test anyone. But the fact that you can still remain friends… maybe you’ll find your way back to each other. I don’t think that’s in the cards. I do wish things could be different. Terry tells me you and elizabeth are no longer. Why is this? Things just got complicated. Life is complicated. Love is not… with the right person. If only that were true. You’re going to have to talk to trina. Trina’s not here. You are. It’s really none of my business. Young man, there’s a time and a place for chivalry.

[ Scoffs ] But this ain’t it. Start talking, spencer. Trina and i went to go see stella. That’s where you went? Mm-hmm. Why? Mom, after I found out about your affair, we promised we’d be open with each other. I thought this was a turning point for us. It was. No, no, no. A-and I felt awful that you thought that you couldn’t trust me, a-and I was glad that we made it through that. So then why won’t you tell me what stella’s talking about? Please. Is it really bad? Um… you know how I told you that your dad’s work, it put a strain on our marriage, and how lonely and depressed I was, always feeling like I came in second to his job. And that’s when curtis came into my life. And you an affair. But stella implied that your relationship with curtis has something to do with whatever you’re keeping from me. Is she telling the truth? Did something else happen? Curtis found out that I was married, and he ended things. And I was heartbroken, but I went back to your father, and I was — I was determined to make things work, no matter what. Did you… did you stop loving dad? I-I, um… I just wanted to be a priority to him. I just wanted him to care about me. And I think — I think he sensed that I was struggling because he really started to put more of an effort into our marriage and he really started to — to love on me. And I thought, “this is amazing. Everything is going to be okay and everything is going to work out.” So what happened? Weeks later… I found out that I was pregnant.

[ Scoffs ] Oh, my god. No, no, honey, you don’t understand — no! I understand that you had an affair and you got pregnant! Are you saying… curtis is my father?

Of course I’ll help esme. I stopped being her nanny, but I never stopped caring about her. Wait, why did — why would you think that dante and i were setting a trap for you? I haven’t heard from esme in some time, and then you turned up asking questions. I’m afraid I assumed the worst. Which is what? I was afraid esme’s father had taken her and then sent you to make sure I never utter a word about him. Ever since esme tracked him down, I’ve been living in fear that he’ll come after me. You know who esme’s father is? We would like to talk to him. I mean, he could be the key to proving that esme didn’t commit these crimes, right? What exactly is esme accused of? There’s a serial killer who’s been terrorizing port charles. It isn’t esme. It can’t be. Uh, that’s what we believe also. And we’re trying to prove that. So if you could just tell us esme’s father’s name. Oh. Hello, chief. Thank god we ran into you. On the ground. Hands in the air. Oh, please, please, please, please. Oh, please help me. Please help me. Please, please, please, please. Put your hands in the air where I can see them. No, but you don’t understand. He made us do this. No! Now, that felt good! Hello, mac! What a delight to find you here.

[ Crying ] Okay, felicia, you definitely have my attention. You were working with the pcpd to get information out of ryan about esme. Are you interested in doing that again? Oh, no. No, no, I’m not. The pcpd has reason to believe that ryan is involved with the hook murders. Did you know that? Are you sure? An earring from one of ryan’s victims was found on rory cabrera’s person like a calling card. That would mean that ryan attacked me. How is that even possible? He’s a vegetable. Chances are ryan is masterminding everything, and he’s using someone else to do the footwork. We know where all of his weak spots are, ava. We can get him to give up something that will point to his accomplice. I think if we work together, we can get to him. What do you say? Where are you taking me? Just get in, sweetheart. Please let me go. It’s gonna be okay. Please let me go. Sweetheart. Please just put on your seatbelt. No, I don’t wanna do this. Everything’s gonna be alright. What is happening?! Alright, esme.

[ Car horn honks ] Come on! What?! I have to make sure he can’t follow us. We’re stealing his car. I think we’re okay. But it’s like kismet, him coming along. Oh, come on!

[ Alarm blaring in distance ] Look! That’s spring ridge now realizing we’re not in our rooms. They’re — any minute, they’re going to find the guard, and then they’re going to find us. Move it! Oh, alright. It’s no fun if you can’t see the light leave their eyes anyway. Get in, and let’s get this road trip started! After one more stop, of course.

[ Alarm continues blaring ] Trina felt that stella should be at the wedding. But my aunt stella’s sick. Y– um, trina felt that she could convince her, if she felt up to it, but… but — but what?

[ Laughs nervously ] Guys. We found out that stella was never sick. She just said that to get out of coming to the wedding. Why would she do that? I don’t know. Spencer, this hesitation is starting to work my nerves, man. You’re gonna have to talk to trina. Look, gentlemen, this concerns very, very personal family information to which I’m not privy, so if you’ll excuse me. Come on, aunt stella, pick up. She’s avoiding your calls? None of this makes any sense. Why would stella lie and stay away from your wedding? You think trina and portia have been gone long enough?

[Voice breaking] Mom, please, be honest with me. Answer me. Is curtis my father? I don’t know. What do you mean, you don’t know? I’m sorry, sweetheart. I don’T. So he could be? He might be? Yes. Your dad had come home from work, and I had just finished a pregnancy test. And he was so happy and excited. And I was thrilled. Instantly, honey, you were our whole world. And it was like a new beginning for us. We were a new family, and that’s all I ever really wanted. And curtis was — he was out of my life by his choice. And I was back with my husband, and things were just so much better. In our hearts, sweetheart, you are our child. And at the time, I-I didn’t see the point in finding out if he was your biological father. You’re a doctor! You didn’t see the point?! You let me live my whole life as a lie! No, no, no, no. Marcus is your father. He’s your father in every way. Dna, it doesn’t change that, trina. Does dad know? I never told him or curtis. You kept this to yourself? This huge secret affects all of our lives. This is my identity! You do not have the right to keep it from me. I didn’t want to upset you, trina. I didn’t want to upset your life. Yes, maybe I was fooling myself into thinking that this day would never come, but there’s still every chance that marcus is your father. I-I truly — I wanted to spare you from the pain of thinking that he might not be. No, no, no! Trina! You wanted to spare yourself! I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I kept this from you. I’m sorry about it all. Believe me, I know this is turning your life upside down. But, honey, I need you to know that your father and I, we love you. We love you so much. And every choice I’ve made from the second I found out I was pregnant with you has been about you. It’s been about doing what’s best for you. No, don’t! Don’t! Just don’T. How can I believe anything that you say? How can you stand there and say you love me when you kept this from me my entire life?

Ready to go? You change your mind about going to G.H.? Uh, I don’t think my heart can take it. Can we just go home? Yeah, you know I’d do anything for you. Yeah, I know that. That’s what gets me through all of this. Let’s go. Okay. You guys get home safely. Same. Enjoy the rest of your evening. Yours too. Bye, guys. Bye. [ Squeals ]

[ Chuckles ] Well, I guess — I guess it’s time to call it a night. Mm-hmm. I mean, you probably want to get home to the boys. Actually, all that’s waiting for me is an empty house. Jake and aiden are with friends, and cameron’s at his dorm. Oh, well, if you’re not quite ready to leave, I could go for a cup of coffee. Sounds really nice. Josslyn: Spencer. Hey, could you excuse me? Yeah. I’m gonna get going, too. If you see my mom, tell her I say hi. I will. Okay. Hey. Um, what happened with you and trina? I saw you guys head out, and when she came back inside, she looked upset. Did you do something? This time, joss, I can guarantee that I had nothing to do with it. Well, do you know if she’s okay? I have absolutely no idea. I know that you can’t comprehend this right now, but at the time, I thought I was doing the best thing for all of us, trina, I really did. No, you were doing — you were doing what was best for you, not for me or dad or even curtis. I thought it was bad enough that you cheated on dad — the man who will always be my dad, but may not be my father. It just — god, it just kills me that… you hurt him again. Oh, trina! I can’t — I can’t do this. I gotta get out of here. No, no, don’T. No! Don’t leave! No, you can’t — no! I can’t even look at you right now! We can work this out, trina! I can’t even look at you right now! I don’t know who I am anymore. But I sure as hell don’t know who you are.

[ Crying ] Portia: No! Her father is the devil incarnate. I tried to warn esme. I told her she’d be far better off without him, but… she was always desperate to know her parents. Well, who is he? We need a name. Yeah, please, maggie. We might be able to save her. His name is chamberlain. Ryan chamberlain. Oh, boy. Oh, okay. Okay. Alright, I’m — I’m in. I’ll… thank you, ava. You won’t regret it. Well, if ryan is behind my attack, it’d be my pleasure to help take him down. But I can’t do anything about tonight, though, because I — I have other priorities. Yeah, well, so do I, actually. I need to be on my way. Okay. So we’ll talk about the details tomorrow? You bet. Have a good evening.

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GH Transcript Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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stop? We have one chance at escape, and you want to pull over? Because why? You’re jonesing for a slurpee? Ha! Hardly. Oh, I get it. This is about your precious little ava, isn’t it? A heart wants what it wants. Yeah, I doubt it’s your heart calling the shots, lover boy. Come on, ryan! Gets your head back into the game. The more you dillydally, the closer detective falconeri and his girl come to blowing us up. That barmaid, I think she knows more about maggie fitzgerald than she’s letting on. You know, we could be a lot closer to finding esme’s parents than we thought. Well, I hear you, and I agree, but maybe we shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves, right? We have a hunch right now. We don’t have any proof. Then we find some. Any suggestions? I think that you should go to that pub and push that barmaid for some more answers. Well, yeah, I could do that. Or — or — you know, hear me out. But are you — are you still… what? …Feeling jet-lagged?

[ Door opens ] My usual lager, love. Sorry, cyril, we’re closed. Dear. Oh, dear. I suppose I’ll see you tomorrow, then. Cyril, wait. Yeah? What time’s the next train to london? Ah, the express departs at the quarter-hour. Going on holiday? Something like that. To the best of the best! Congratulations! Guests: The best of the best! Mm. Drew, thank you so much. I love you guys. Thank you. That was beautiful! You’re amazing. Well, well… my man. That was perfect. I love you, bro. I meant every single word. Okay. Ah, it is the maid of honor’s turn next. Whoo!That’s right.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Trina robinson, show yourself.

[ Singsong voice ] Where is trina?

[ Laughs ] I know she was so excited to give her toast. Well… where could she be? She, uh, probably didn’t know that we would be making toasts so soon. I suppose she could give hers later. Well, I-I guess that every wedding has their hiccups, right? I guess this is ours. You mean, uh, our hiccup wasn’t aunt stella taking a sick day?

[ Laughs ] No, that was a hitch. Right. Okay. So I guess we just go with the flow. It is our day, after all. Yeah.

[ Clinking ] Kiss! Kiss! Man #1: Yeah! Man #2: Yeah, here we go!

[ Laughter ] Already? Kiss her! Kiss her!Yeah! Yeah! All: [ Chanting ] Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Man: There you go. Whoo! Come on, now. Remember — go with the flow.

[ Laughs ]

[ Guests cheering ] Oh, that’s juicy!

[ Cheering continues ] We’re all watching! Trina. I-is everything alright? Your mother… yeah, she’s fine. Uh, a-and curtis is too. The wedding is beautiful, and everyone’s at the reception. Then why… I was worried about you. I thought, um… well, I just thought you must be really sick to miss my mom and curtis’s wedding. Can we come in? Yeah. Are you feeling better, miss henry? No chicken soup from room service? No boxes of tissues? No cough drops? I might have exaggerated the state of my health somewhat. I-I just needed a quiet evening. A quiet evening? Instead of A… major family celebration. I’m sorry. I — I don’t understand. What would keep you from my mom and curtis’s wedding?

Okay, attention, everyone. There’s been a slight change in plans. We will pick up the speeches later. So in the meantime, I encourage you to — well, we encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry. Actually, I would love to give a toast. Is now a good time? I cede to the lovely lady. Are you trying to distract me? Mnh. Mnh-mnh, mnh-mnh. No, no, no. No. I’m just — I’m just, you know, trying to collect my thoughts. But it’s weird, you know, like, none of them — none of them are telling me to go back to that pub and hold the barmaid’s feet to the fire. Oh, no, no, no, I didn’t mean for you to go and interrogate her, but it’s pretty obvious that that barmaid knows a lot more about esme’s nanny than she’s letting on. Right, you know, that’s, uh… you know, something we could do in the morning. And give her time to warn the nanny? Are you kidding me? By that time, maggie fitzgerald could be off in the wind. Bye. Get home safe. Good night. Half an hour before the train. Archie. Sorry to call so late, but, uh [Clears throat] I am, uh, coming down with something terrible.

[ Clears throat ] I feel it in the back of my throat. So can you open up for me tomorrow morning? Well, you’ll just have to reschedule ’cause I’m not gonna be here!

[ Exhaling sharply ] Here I am, trying to save our little family from ruin, and you’re plotting a rendezvous with that harlot? You know what? I’m taking this back. You know, your jealousy of ava is getting really old. Ha! You ever thought of deep breathing? Oh, I see. So you want me to meditate while those two nosybodies are on the hunt for esme’s long-lost nanny? Well, maybe they wouldn’t be on the hunt if you weren’t so willing to talk to detective falconeri. Detective falconeri gave me no choice. I was protecting esme! While you sit there lounging in that chair all day long, I’m the one doing all the work.

[ Sighs ] Mm. No, no, don’t see it. Oh, sorry. I was just looking for my violin. Well, who broke out of prison? Who’s the one seeking retribution for everyone that wronged esme? Who broke back into prison? You never once thanked me for all my hard work. I even let that perky wannabe princess felicia cozy up to me. You what?! So let’s all raise a glass to the happy couple. To portia and curtis. Guests: To portia and curtis!

[ Cheering ] Yeah! Hey. What a wonderful speech that was, wasn’t it? It’s a gift. All these people expressing their love, their admiration for you both. It’s amazing. We are blessed. Yeah. Ava, I’m recording wedding messages for portia and curtis. Is there anything you want to add? Get everything in writing.

[ Exhales sharply ] What was that? Mm, may the road rise up to meet you. Oh. How poetic.

[ Mid-tempo jazz music playing ] Hey. Oh! At risk of complimenting my own hotel, doesn’t the ballroom look spectacular? Yes! Beautiful! To you. Oh! And your most classy venue. Well, thank you. Well, I own half of the hotel. You know what? Are you still hungry? ‘Cause I can try to go find a server, get you a little bit more food. Okay, I’ll be right back. Hmm! She’s overcompensating. She’s — she’s just worried, you know? For willow, she doesn’t want to spoil the wedding. Yeah. Must be tough putting on a brave face under the circumstances. I’m proud of her. Me too. Anything I can do? Yeah. Just keep her distracted. Will do. Hey, I appreciate you’re such a good friend to nina. Okay. Little bit more food. Alright. Um, didn’t you think that elizabeth’s toast was sweet? Yeah, sweet. A little saccharine, but — but nice. Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] Hey, you know what? Um, I’m gonna go see laura. Is that okay? Oh. Yeah. So… hmm? Mm. What did you think of drew’s speech? Mind if I, uh, sit down? Oh, of course. Come. So… I-it was a nice ceremony, right? The officiant was — was top-rate.

[ Laughs ] Not too last-minute? I don’t think anybody would even know that he didn’t have time to prepare. Oh, great. Thank you. I feel sorry for stella, though — to come down ill in the 11th hour. You know, I was looking forward to seeing her, and I don’t know what happened to her. Y-you think she’s all right? Hope so. Would you just look at that beautiful wedding cake just waiting to be eaten? Oh, I know. Molly has been eyeing that cake ever since we got here. She’s not the only one. Well, I guess that’s our cue. Yes! Let’s do it. Cake time. There’s a reason I wasn’t at the wedding. Good reason. A reason your mother would understand. But you didn’t tell her the real reason. You said you were sick. It’s true I lied. A-and I hated doing it. But I didn’t want to make portia’s day about me. I don’t get it. My mom was worried about you. Why would she understand your absence? She found it.

Did you and my mom talk about something when you went to pick up your dresses? Otherwise, I-I really — I really don’t understand. It’s not for you to understand, trina.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. That — that didn’t come out right. I… I just didn’t want to complicate things. I know how difficult it is planning a wedding, and that’s why I asked laura to take my place. One less thing for curtis and portia to worry about. But that still doesn’t explain why you wouldn’t perform the ceremony. Aunt stella, what are you not telling me?

[ Sighs ] In my experience, the longer that secrets are kept, the more damage they do. Well, with all due respect to your experience, young man, this is a family matter. And last time I checked, you’re not family. You’re right. I apologize. But I’m family now. Right? Yes, baby, you are. And so I’ll say this — I wanted to be there, but I simply couldn’T. Not in good conscience.

[ Squeals softly ] Okay. Yes. Yay.

[ Guests cheering ] You smear cake in my face, you will live to regret it.

[ Laughter ] Wouldn’t dream of it. Man: Don’t do it.

[ Laughs ] Daddy’s watching.

[ Laughter ] How’s that? It’s perfect. Woman: Oh, cute.

[ Laughs ] It’s delicious!

[ Laughs ] You still want to be my wife? That’s all I want. Yes! It’s so good. Oh, man. Boy, some kind of wedding, isn’t it? Sure is. Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] Everything okay with you? It’s nothing. I just — I just wish I could do more, give something to curtis, show him how much I love him. Granddad. Hey. Uncle curtis, he knows. And you being here, I mean, that’s the best gift you could possibly give him. Tj. Hey, could I borrow you for a minute? Yes, one sec. One sec. Okay. One sec. Try not to worry so much. Okay? Promise. Hell to the no. Good.

[ Laughs ] I love you. I love you more.

[ Sighs ]

There’s something ’bout the way you move me, baby… okay, go. Welcome to the family, portia. Don’t forget about trina. Just kidding. Trina… you have always felt like family, and now it’s just official. But stepcousin doesn’t quite do it justice. I see you as a sister. Okay. Whew! Hey, no tears, babe. This is a happy occasion. I am happy! Ahh. I thought your speech was very nice. Oh, well, you don’t want to hear what I think of drew cain. Now I do. Well, he and carly are involved, and they’re trying to hide it for some reason. And since carly doesn’t do anything without an agenda, I’m sure the reasons are less than legitimate. You see that smile on spencer’s face when he saw trina? Like the weight of the world was off his shoulders. She brings out the best in him. He needs that now more than ever. Little chance he’s gonna get that from nikolas. Who knows why drew and carly are keeping things quiet. Their reasons might not make sense to anybody but the two of them. But, I mean, I have nothing to say on the matter. I mean, look at me. I’m a mess. I’m clearly no expert in relationships. You idiot! You know better than to play games with felicia scorpio. Did you just call me an idiot. Well, if the shoe fits. Ryan, you were with me when felicia came here. With her hubby. You know, threatening to send us both back to d’archam. Remember? It’s not like we were having tea and crumpets. And you haven’t seen her since? No! The brothers scorpio ganged up on me when I was having my physical at G.H. Two broken records, again threatening to send me back to d’archam. But since I’d of course prefer to have spring ridge as my base of operations, I told them that I would cozy up to you and glean some useful tidbits about your relationship with esme, which would prove that, of course, she was the one who killed their boy in blue, officer cabrera. Right. And just what did you tell them? Nothing useful. I was just stringing them along. And protecting you in the meantime. You’re welcome. I don’t need protection. You know what I’m capable of. Maybe back in the day, lover boy. But, I mean, come on. Look at you. I mean, you’re not exactly, uh, in practice.

[ Chuckles ] I mean, not much more, really, than a piece of furniture.

[ Laughs ] Yeah.

[ Gasping ] Think again. And he’s back! Ladies and gentlemen, the ryan chamberlain we all know and love. The ryan chamberlain we need.

[ Laughs ] So come on, ryan. Just get ready. Get yourself ready to act. ‘Cause I-I feel it in my bones. The hour is nigh.

[ Exhales sharply ] You know, and just in case you feel like exercising your legs tonight… feel free.

in life same story every night. Time in the rocking chair.” Don’t sweat it, sweetheart. Baby books are for suckers. “You know more than you think you do.” Dr. Spock. He was the foremost pediatrician of the 20th century and a very wise man. Look, that may be true, but I am in prison. There aren’t exactly any rocking chairs in here. I don’t know what’s gonna happen to us. Oh, my sweet girl. You don’t have to worry about a thing. Everything’s gonna be taken care of. Taken care of? What does that mean? I guess you might have a point. I mean, who is that barmaid anyway, right? Exactly. I mean, we just happened upon the pub. We thought she was someone local. But what if she knows more about maggie fitzgerald than she’s letting on? You’re not gonna let this go, are you?

[ Laughs ] No. Not a chance. Come on, come on.

[ Sighs ] Sorry, archie. Your toast was beautiful. Oh, thank you. I meant every word. I know you did. You know, when I was speaking, it suddenly hit me — what if this is my last chance to tell everybody how I feel? Hi, mr. Ashford. I was wondering if you wanted to say anything for portia and curtis’s wedding video. Oh, no. No, I-I… are you sure? Alright. Okay. Alright, I’ll try. Okay. Hello, curtis. Hi, portia. Uh, it’s been my, uh — my pleasure. It’s been… no, no. Well, it’s been my honor to… I-I’m sorry, dearie. I mean, miss dearie. I’m not good at speechifying. It’s okay, it’s okay. Don’t worry. Please. Marshall’s gonna lay it out a little bit later with the band backing him up. Okay. Alright? Yeah, yeah. Right, drew. Right. You know, it means the world to me that spencer still has you in his life. Well, listen, let me put it this way — spencer is all I have left of my sister. I love that kid. I know you do. I just wish he could have that kind of closeness with his father. Ava, I am so sorry. Here we are at a wedding, and you and nikolas just finalized your divorce. Nikolas… should never have come back to port charles. We’d all be better off. No sign of trina? She’s not responding to my calls or texts. Now I-I’m officially getting worried. I mean, where is she? I’ll go look for her. No, no, no, no, no. I appreciate it, but I’m probably just overreacting. Besides, you’re the man of the hour. You can’t disappear too. Josslyn, josslyn. Have you seen trina anywhere? Oh, you know, she texted me earlier that her and spencer needed some air. Um, I’m sorry. I should have told you that before. Well… see? She’s fine. Good conscience? What does my mom marrying curtis have to do with your conscience?

[ Sighs ] You — you may be too young to understand this, but as you get older. There are things you just don’t say. You equivocate because you want everybody to get along. Most importantly, you don’t want to hurt anyone. And all that stuff you didn’t say, it catches up with you. What haven’t you said? Aunt stella, are you — are you upset that my mom had an affair with curtis? I mean, that was 20 years ago. Or do you think, because she cheated on my dad, she’ll cheat on curtis?

My gosh, how you move me like air, you’re all I breathe you ready? Look, look, I’m gonna tell everyone I’m a little rusty, and they shouldn’t expect anything. No, no, no, no. This is what’s gonna happen. Okay, I’m gonna go out there and I am gonna introduce you. Alright. And then you are gonna walk out on stage and you are gonna play because you are a pro. Okay. You got this. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Yeah, right. Alright! Right. Alright, everybody! Doesn’t the band sound fantastic? Whoo! Give them some love up here! Whoo, whoo! Woman: Yes! Well, it’s about to get even better. Let me tell you that. Have you ever wondered where curtis gets his impeccable style, rhythm, and charm? Yeah, you. We’re talking about you. You’ve wondered. Well, guess what.

[ Laughter ] It is my great pleasure to introduce to you the father of the groom. Put your hands together, please. Marshall ashford’s coming out! Woman: Marshall!

[ Guests cheering ] You know about this? I’m just as surprised as you are. Oh, thank you. Thank — thank everyone. Um, I, uh… I want to dedicate this song to my son and — and his lovely wife.

[ Mid-tempo jazz music plays ] You sure you don’t wanna come back to this pub with me? Well, I mean, I would — I would like to go back, but I think it’s a really good idea if you go, because I think that that barmaid would be more willing to talk to you without me there. Mm. I get it. So you get to stay here and get all naked and cozy in this bed and sleep off your jet lag?

[ Laughs ] Yeah, no, I wish. I am going to be busy cybersleuthing the local school areas. I don’t know, maybe maggie was a third-grade teacher or something. I don’t know. I’ll figure something out. I respect you and your diligence. Thank you. Good luck. Cheerio. Ha! Cheerio, m’lady. What do you mean, it will all be taken care of? Just that you need to relax. These baby hormones are driving you a little crazy, aren’t they? All I meant was it’ll all work out. And how do you know that? Well, your baby daddy’s very rich. He’s not gonna let you languish in here, or his baby. Five minutes till lights out. Time to head back to your cellblocks. So, uh…come on. W-why don’t I take you back to your room? I’ll even show you a shortcut.

[ Guests cheering ] Wow. No, it’s not about your mother’s affair with curtis. Not exactly. But it’s part of it.

[ Sighs ] I’m sure that you know I kept a secret from curtis, and it almost ruined our relationship. Curtis spent 40 years without a father, and my silence was part of the reason. That experience changed me, and I will not keep a secret like that ever again. Maybe I should leave you two alone. No. Please stay. Okay, um… aunt stella, I’m kind of freaking out. Is there something my mom doesn’t know about curtis?

Thank you so much for coming, guys. Hey, thank your groom. Yeah, like I told you, curtis made all the arrangements. Well, you still had to show up. We wouldn’t have missed it for the world. And it’s wonderful to see you so happy, sweetheart. Yeah. It feels pretty wonderful too. I’m just upset that I didn’t get to see more of my niece. I mean, it’s so weird. She’S…off with a friend. Let’s just…yeah. Instead of being with her mom on her wedding day? Hey, go easy on my granddaughter, zeke. Yeah. You’re only young once. Yeah, I know. Alright, we’re out. Bring it in. Ohh!

[ Laughs ] Congrats. Congrats. Thank you. Sweetheart. Mm! Take care. Thanks again. Okay. You’re welcome. Thank you. Stella: There’s something portia needs to tell curtis, and she needs to tell you too. You deserve the truth. Why can’t you tell me? Even though I’m family now, it’s not my place. Now, the truth is gonna be hard for you to hear, but I believe you’re gonna be better off for it. And I trust that you will look after your friend. Yes, ma’am. You mind if I hug you? You’re a smart, strong young woman, and I believe that you’re gonna make it through. Let’s go. What was that about? I have no idea. But I’m gonna find out. Okay, miss malone, miss green… ugh! Come on, maggie fitzgerald. What happened? Did you marry? You just change your name? What am I looking…

[ Knock on door ] Oh.

[ Clears throat ] Hey, miss bletchly. I’m sorry to trouble you, ms. Mccall. May I come in? Yes. Yes, of course. I forgot to ask at check-in if you preferred coffee or tea in the morning. Oh, you know, coffee. Coffee would be great. Okay. Uh, is there — is there something else? Well, I noticed mr. Falconeri went out again. It — it is none of my business, but the village closes early. He’ll be quite disappointed if he went out sightseeing. Oh, uh, you know what? Dante, um, he likes to take long walks at night. I-it helps him sleep. Well, that’s quite alright, then. Yeah. Um… have you been in this village long?

[ Chuckles ] My entire life, dear. So I’m sure you practically know everyone. Indeed I do. And you don’t miss much? Well, I suppose I’m more observant than most. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions? W-where are you taking me? Oh, this — this way’s faster, sweetheart. You’ll — you’ll see.

[ Keys jingling ] What are you doing here? Oh, what have you gotten me into?

Oh, lord, did I do the right thing? Please tell me I didn’t destroy my family. I’ll help if I can. Okay. Good. Thank you. My partner and I, we were looking for a woman. Her name’s maggie fitzgerald. Does that name mean anything to you? I’m sorry, I — I am observant, just not terribly good with names. Okay. Um… well, do you know of a woman in the village who may have worked as a nanny or possibly a schoolteacher? Hmm, a nanny? Oh! I believe the barmaid at the pub once worked with children. Wait, the — the barmaid. Mm-hmm. Wait, are you talking about the woman who’s — who’s tall with the curly red hair? Yes, that’s her. Oh, she worked as a nanny in america. Her name’s margaret. Is that the woman you’re looking for? Hey, I’m sure trina will be back any second. If you want, I’ll go look for her. No, no, no. That’s okay. Let’s — let’s throw the bouquet. Are you sure? I didn’t want trina to catch it anyway.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Everybody, the bride is ready to throw her bouquet. Everybody get on the floor and take your chances. Come on. Look out! There will be blood.

[ Laughter ] Okay! You’re not going for the bouquet?

[ Chuckles ] Oh, sonny. I’d rather crawl over broken glass. You’re not the only one leaving early. Nikolas isn’t taking her calls, and she’s worried. And the way I feel, I wouldn’t care for one second if I ever saw him again. I’m so — I’m so sorry, officer. We just got turned around. She said this was a shortcut to my cell. I’m escorting you back. You don’t need to be rough. Huh. Where did you get these? Oh, you know, I found those in the dayroom. Are — are they important? Yeah, hold — don’t move. Aah! Hey, esme. Road trip? Toss the bouquet already. We’re not getting any younger. Okay! Okay, okay.

[ Drumroll plays ] Whoo! Aah!

[ Cymbals clash ]

[ Laughs ] Trina, we have been trying to find you. And I’ve been trying to find answers.

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Y&R Transcript Friday, February 17, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Daniel: Hey, do you want me to fix one of these up for you? You still like butter and jam, right? Lucy.

Heather: It’s — it’s not you. It is hard to get her attention when she’s on her phone. Hey. Hi.

Lucy: Yeah?

Heather: Your dad wants to know if you’d like a biscuit.

Daniel: Okay. Well, she sure seems to be in a different mood than she was last night.

Heather: This is a lot for her to handle. But that doesn’t give her a license to ignore us. Honey, we’re talking to you.

Daniel: It’s okay. I don’t mind. I just want her to be comfortable.

Heather: Okay. I mean, I am trying to be really sensitive to all that she’s going through. But it doesn’t mean she can be disrespectful and rude.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I agree, but, you know, my time with her right now is just so short. Maybe you could let it slide just this once?

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. What a surprise to see you all here together.

Kyle: What are you doing here?

Adam: Well, good morning to you, too.

Kyle: Hey, you didn’t get everything off your chest yesterday? You gave quite a performance, a self-deprecating yet melodramatic swan song. And yet you’re back the next day. So, if you’re having second thoughts or you’re looking to cause trouble, today’s not the day.

Adam: Yeah, it sounds like maybe you need to get something off your chest.

Kyle: Yeah, well, I have nothing to say to you.

Adam: Yeah. That’s because you got what you wanted, kyle.

Kyle: Mm. But why doesn’t it feel that way? Oh. Right. I’m still having to deal with you.

Adam: You know, I’m just here to pick up the rest of my things.

Kyle: Yeah, jabot has a policy of sending them to fired employees.

Adam: [ Laughs ] Okay.

Jeremy: Victor newman.

Victor: Do I know you?

Jeremy: Perhaps from my mugshot.

Victor: Oh, yeah. You’re the slimeball who was involved in stealing my wife’s necklace.

Jack: You know, we have a very important decision to make.

Diane: We do? I thought we made the big one yesterday.

Jack: Yes, moving in together is a monumental step, but almost as important, I need to know that you’re okay with your side of the bed. I mean, once you make that choice, there’s no turning back.

Diane: [ Laughs ] I think we’re good.

Jack: Yeah?

Diane: Mm-hmm.

[ Chuckles ]

Summer: Morning, jack.

Jack: Summer.

Diane: Morning. Morning.

Summer: Diane, you’ve certainly made yourself at home. Coverage, care, get it all.

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Jack: Summer, the tone.

Summer: My tone?

Jack: I don’t know if it’s due to diane’s presence or the fact that you’re angry at kyle over his colluding with victor, but either way, I think I speak for both of us in saying it is not appreciated.

Summer: I’m sorry. I didn’t even know that I was doing it. I’m sure that sometimes I can be hostile intentionally, but this wasn’t one of those instances, so…I apologize.

Diane: No worries. It’s perfectly understandable.

Jack: It was not intentional, but you’re so angry at kyle that it just came out that way naturally.

Summer: Exactly. I mean, I’m — I’m furious with him. I just — I can’t believe that he went behind my back like this.

Diane: I’m sure he’s very sorry.

Summer: Yeah. He’s sorry. I mean, he was apologizing profusely last night again. But a bunch of “I’m sorries”? That’s not gonna make this alright.

Jack: I think it’s understandable that you’re still angry. This is gonna take some time.

Summer: I mean, what was he thinking? Jack, you must be just as angry at him.

Jack: Yes, I’m angry. I’m frustrated. But I also know from life that pretty much everything is forgivable. Diane and I talked about this a whole lot last night, and I woke up determined to put this behind me and move forward, to focus on what is doable and not what has already been done. Kyle is, I think, genuinely repentant, and in the big picture, that’s what’s most important.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I mean, I think that’s right. He’s definitely not sorry for what he did to adam, but I — I do think that he feels terrible about deceiving us. I really want to forgive him. I do. I guess I’m just not there yet.

Adam: I didn’t exactly lose my job. I don’t — I don’t know if you remember, but I actually — i resigned. But I would like to thank you for accelerating the inevitable.

Kyle: Mm.

Adam: You know, like I said, jabot is not the right place for me. So, just so we’re clear, there are no hard feelings on my part.

Kyle: And I have no feelings about you one way or the other.

Adam: Okay. Consider me off your plate. But I really wish you’d make up with jack. He is a good guy.

Kyle: Yeah, you don’t have to tell me that.

Adam: My father, on the other hand — the jury’s still out on that one. Can I give you a little piece of advice? Even when the cause is valid, it’s not a good idea to team up with victor. I’ve learned that one the hard way.

Kyle: Yeah, I’m not you, but thanks.

Adam: Wow. You’re just not giving an inch, are you? I will leave you with a compliment. I really admire your willingness to go to such extremes to protect your family.

Kyle: That’s never going to change.

Phyllis: Hey, so, what are we having for breakfast?

Daniel: Now’s not really a great time, mom.

Phyllis: Okay, well, I don’t want to intrude. It’s just, um, so great to see you here. It really is. And, hey, lucy, we didn’t get to spend a lot of time together in portugal.

Lucy: Hey, phyllis.

Heather: Sweetie, it’s “grandma.”

Phyllis: No, it’s phyllis. She was right, so… it’s so great to see my very, very handsome son and my gorgeous granddaughter here together — and heather, so… why didn’t you tell me that you were planning on coming to genoa city? I mean, we could have flown from portugal together. Um, perhaps, uh, you re-read the press release on daniel’s gaming platform and you realized it was better to be together as a family.

Heather: Phyllis, I don’t know if —

Daniel: Mom.

Phyllis: What?

Daniel: Just stop.

Victor: How is it that you’re walking the streets of genoa city a free man?

Jeremy: It’s simple. I’m not the one who took your wife’s necklace.

Victor: Who did?

Jeremy: I think you know.

Victor: Why don’t you enlighten me?

Jeremy: Diane jenkins and jack abbott had me framed.

Victor: Jack abbott and diane jenkins. I’m not surprised those two would come up with a cockamamie scheme like that.

Jeremy: Could I get a large coffee to go, please? You know, you and I have a lot more in common than you think.

Victor: Really?

Jeremy: Like our mutual disdain for jack and diane.

Victor: Uh-huh. Maybe we could use that to our advantage.

Victor: I despise both of them. But the enemy of my enemy doesn’t make you my friend. (Vo) red lobster’s finer points of fun dining:

Phyllis: Uh, hey, guys, don’t want to intrude. Just making conversation, that’s all.

Daniel: Well, read the room. I can’t believe you’re forcing me to say this. Nothing you think worked out did.

Phyllis: What do you mean?

Daniel: Take a second look around.

Phyllis: Uh…I mean, it looks —

Daniel: Yeah. Thank you. Thank you for forcing us all to face what is painfully obvious.

Heather: We really need to get going. Come on.

Phyllis: Okay, listen, I’m sorry if I misunderstood. I’m very, very sorry, daniel. How long are you in town? I’m sure that summer would love to see you.

Heather: That is a decision for daniel and me to make.

Daniel: And it’s not that type of visit.

Heather: We have to get back for work and for school, although we are gonna visit christine and paul because they’ve been dying to see lucy and me and it would be unfair —

Phyllis: Wait a second. Wait a second. You — you set up a meeting with christine and not with me?

Daniel: Okay, well, that’s enough. Um, I’ll go back to the hotel with you guys.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Bye, phyllis.

Phyllis: Bye. Bye-bye.

Heather: Bye, phyllis.

Summer: Hey.

Kyle: You’re talking to me. That’s a good sign.

Summer: I’m talking, but I’m not sure you’re gonna like what I have to say.

Kyle: Summer, how long is this going to go on for? How long are you gonna stay mad at me?

Adam: Don’t worry. I’m on my way out. As in, not coming back. Oh, you guys wanna check and make sure I didn’t take off with any special jabot artifacts?

Kyle: Well, you seemed so disinterested when you were working here, I can’t imagine you’d want to take anything that would remind you of the place.

Adam: [ Inhales sharply ] Fair enough. And like I said, kyle, no hard feelings, okay? I know you were just doing what you felt you had to.

Summer: Adam, can you just stop? He didn’t have to do that. He didn’t have to deceive his family.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Adam: That sounds like something I don’t want to get in the middle of. But, summer, you should know this. I understand what he was trying to do. His intentions weren’t pure, but they were well-meaning. So, I wish you success at marchetti and with each other.

[ Elevator doors close ]

Kyle: That was the person who was the victim of my scheme with victor. He has forgiven me. Why can’t you?

Summer: Yeah, he forgave you because he’s not married to you.

Phyllis: Oh, wow. Ah, okay. I guess, um, this is what you meant when you said diane hadn’t let you down.

Diane: Jack and I are back together. And he insisted that I move in with him.

Phyllis: Hmm. Wow. This is rich. Uh, when I so-called rubbed our relationship in diane’s face, it was unforgivable. But now that she’s doing it, um, it’s perfectly acceptable.

Victor: No, why you’re here in genoa city doesn’t concern me, and whatever scheme you’re cooking up with jack abbott and diane jenkins doesn’t interest me, either.

Jeremy: Fair enough. Thank you. I’ve got to get going. I have a few things to take care of myself.

Victor: Before you go, let me tell you this. You do not use anyone in my family as a pawn. Should you prevail upon any of them or someone in my orbit, I’ll come after you.

As I was saying earlier in

the meeting, I got this mountain bike for only $11. Dealdash.Com the fair and honest bidding site. This kitchenaid mixer sold for less than $26. This I-pad sold for less than $43. And this playstation 5 sold for less than a dollar. I won these bluetooth headphones for $20. I got these three suitcases for less than $40. And shipping is always free. Go to dealdash.Com right now and see how much you can save. Bye, bye cough.

Jack: No, this is nothing like what happened between you and me. All diane did was share our news with you directly, news you would have found out anyway. And she did not use our relationship to manipulate any situation.

Phyllis: Your entire relationship, jack, is built on manipulation.

Jack: More importantly, i think it is time we all stop dwelling in the past. This is where we are now. Maybe we could all focus on the present, move to the future with a little kindness and understanding.

Phyllis: Uh, you’re kidding, right?

Jack: Come on. Let’s have a seat.

Diane: Was I gloating or bragging?

Jack: You may have been a little overzealous, but I share your enthusiasm about our moving in together. Besides, we didn’t know phyllis was gonna be here. It wasn’t like you were using the situation to manipulate her. All is forgiven.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: Okay, how many times do I have to apologize? I’ve said I’m sorry in every way I can think of. I wish I hadn’t made the decisions I did — most notably, the choice to lie and omit things from you. Look, when we got married, we entered into a partnership, a promise to share every aspect of our lives together. Somewhere I lost sight of that. And I know there is nobody in the world more invested in me than you.

Summer: I’m glad that you feel that way.

Kyle: I-I get it. I do. So, can we please let this go and stop fighting? Just forgive and grow from it. I hope you can see how remorseful I am, so I am asking you — can we please move on?

Adam: Hello, father.

Victor: Hey, adam. Have a seat.

Adam: You know, I — I wanted to congratulate you.

Victor: On what?

Adam: I really — I hope I’m the first one to tell you this, but I just wanted you to know that I, uh — I’ve officially resigned from jabot.

Victor: I’ll be damned.

Adam: So you can consider your campaign a tepid success. In the end, I did leave of my own accord, but your interference did play a big part.

Victor: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Are you liking your new school?

Lucy: It’s cool.

Heather: Um, you know what? Maybe lucy could stay here while I run back to the room to grab a couple things. I mean, I don’t really, uh — i don’t need a disinterested teenager in my way.

Daniel: Yeah, sure. Uh, I’d love a few more minutes with her before you go see paul. If that’s okay with you?

Heather: [ Clears throat ] Hand over your phone.

Lucy: What? How come?

Heather: So that you can talk with your dad for a few minutes without your hands being glued to it.

Lucy: [ Sighs ]

Heather: You are capable of going 10 minutes without it. Thank you.

Daniel: Thank you. She found it.

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will continue. Wait… do you use singlecare?

Daniel: Can I get you anything? You want a water or a snack or something?

Lucy: I’m fine. We just had breakfast.

Daniel: Hey, are you okay? You know, ’cause last night it seemed like things were starting to be okay between the two of us, but now it feels like you’re putting up a wall.

Lucy: I’m fine.

Daniel: Okay. Well, I hope that’s true because you — you don’t seem fine.

[ Clears throat ] You know, that’s — that’s something I might do if I was uncomfortable or unsure. Are you feeling that way? It’s a really pretty bracelet. It’s a really nice color. I thought that your favorite color was pink.

Lucy: I stopped liking pink when I was 7.

Daniel: Oh. So, now it’s blue?

Lucy: No. Sage green. That’s my favorite now.

Daniel: Sage green is a beautiful color. Whose favorite color is blue?

Lucy: It’s yours.

Victor: My interference? I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Adam: Come on. Come on. Kyle already admitted to the plot that you two concocted to sabotage me at jabot. There’s nothing to hide. Okay? I just came over to tell you your instincts were right. I didn’t belong there.

Victor: Took you a hell of a long time to realize that.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Just ’cause your general thoughts about that were right doesn’t mean the way that you went about it wasn’t despicable — because it was. The end did not justify the means. But it does make me a little curious because you are not known for devising a half-baked plot. So, what’s the next part of the plan? What’s phase two?

Summer: I can hear the regret in your voice. But the question I keep coming back to is, would you regret this if you hadn’t have been caught? So, if adam had been fired and my grandpa gave marchetti the textile mills and nobody ever found out what you did — because, honestly, kyle, I’m not sure that you would. This whole time, you treated me like an obstacle to overcome. You worked around me and jack and anybody else who might have disagreed with what you were doing. You let me think that I had persuaded you to not go along with my grandpa’s plan. And as your wife, it really hurts to know that you felt like I somehow couldn’t be trusted.

Kyle: No, no, no, that’s not true. I know I can trust you. It was a mistake.

Summer: That’s the thing. I-I don’t know that it was a mistake because…

[ Sighs ] It’s just, ever since I insisted you back out of jack and diane’s plan to frame jeremy stark, it’s — there’s been this distance between us. And instead of continuing to talk to me about things, you withdrew.

Kyle: We felt differently about that. There was no point in continually butting heads about it.

Summer: Yeah, I was looking at the bigger picture, at the rift that it was creating in our family, and all you saw was me trying to stop you from doing what you wanted to do. And so the next time something else came up, instead of making a better choice, you just hid your bad decisions. You decided, since you knew that I wouldn’t be okay with it, to just hide everything from me.

Kyle: I can’t deny that. And I don’t know what else to say besides continuing to reiterate I feel awful about it.

Summer: Look, I don’t like fighting with you. I hate feeling like I’m questioning everything that you say and do. I hear your apology. I know that you want things to get better. So do I. I just — I’m worried that sweeping this under the rug is gonna make room for this all to happen again in the future.

Jack: Thank you.

Jeremy: Look at you two.

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

Jeremy: You two look so cozy.

Jack: What — what the hell are you doing here?

Jeremy: You know, I really missed the eggs florentine.

Jack: How did you finagle an escape from custody in chicago?

Diane: What, did you break out of jail?

Jeremy: [ Scoffs ] Of course not. If I had, it wouldn’t be wise for me to show up here, now, would it? No. I have excellent attorneys who got rid of those ludicrous charges against me. Next time, you’re gonna have to do a better job entrapping me.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jeremy: May I join you?

Jack: No, you may not. Just tell us what you want. Trelegy for copd.

Jeremy: [ Laughs ] Look at this guy. Always a knight in shining armor. I was that for you once.

Diane: Yeah, you were a fraud and a thief, and you were using me.

Jeremy: That’s a hell of a statement coming from someone who just masterminded a theft to frame me. Anyway, back to your question, jack. What do I want? Hmm. What do you think I want? Money. And that would be understandable since your payoff to me ended up right back in your bank account, just like you planned it.

Jack: You want cash? How much?

Jeremy: Now, revenge would make sense, but, uh, no, that’s all petty and beneath me now. I came back to genoa city to say, brava, diane. You are exceptional. That’s twice you’ve gotten one over on me, and that never happens. It deserves recognition. Don’t underestimate this one, huh? Take it from me. It’s a fatal mistake. Alright. Well, I’ve got to go. I’ll leave you to it. But I think I’m gonna stick around in genoa city for a long while. So…I’ll see you soon. Have a good day. How did that look from your vantage point? Was that last smile too much? Or was it just enough?

Phyllis: What are you doing? I mean, why are you here? Why are you actually here?

Jeremy: Look at you, out here watching, intrigued, unable to turn away.

Phyllis: Okay.

Jeremy: It doesn’t have to be that way. You can get in on the fun. No, I see myself in you. You live for the game the same way I do.

Phyllis: Okay. You’re deranged.

Kyle: Summer, you are my best friend and the love of my life. And I will never lose sight of that again. You were right when you said i wasn’t thinking about the bigger picture, about us, about our family. And I have been selfish. I can admit that. But this adam chapter, it’s over. So I am begging you to forgive me. I know we can get past this. We can do better. I can do better.

Victor: Now, why do you think there’s a phase two?

Adam: Because I know you as well as anyone. And you would never knowingly leave a loose end.

Victor: That’s a very good observation. And that’s why you belong at newman, not at jabot, where you sell soaps and perfume, for heaven’s sake. You’re too smart for that. You always think steps ahead.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And I can smell the, uh, patronizing praise a mile away, and I’m not really in the mood for it, so let me tell you what I think is going on. You were hoping to undermine me at jabot so I would come crawling back to you.

Victor: I want you to be at a place where you can exercise your full potential, son.

Adam: What potential? The potential that only you can unleash?

Victor: That’s right. I can because only I know your true potential. And I want you to work at newman where you meet challenges that are much bigger challenges than you would ever meet at jabot.

Adam: Alright, well, um, now we’re getting somewhere. What kind of challenge were you thinking of? Did you have something in mind? How far ahead were you thinking when you put this plan in place? I mean, come on. You got me out of jabot. What did you want me to do, beg for a job? Admit that I actually like my father’s boot on my neck? Or that I will finally stay in my lane? What is it, dad?

Lucy: Blue is your favorite color, right? Or at least it used to be.

Daniel: It still is. I love that you remember that. Did you get that color because of me, or — I don’t know — was it like one of a set or something?

Lucy: When we first moved to portugal…I missed you a lot. Not the way you were when we left savannah, but, um, the dad you used to be. All the kids at boarding school would talk about their fathers and them visiting and all the important things they did for work.

Daniel: And you couldn’t talk about your dad.

Lucy: Yeah. I mean, it wasn’t that bad. I could brag about my grandfather being a rock star, and when they would talk about their moms, I could talk about heather. So I guess that was sort of the same.

Daniel: You know, you have a lot of people that love you.

Lucy: But there’s only one you.

[ Inhales sharply ] When I saw this bracelet… the color made me think of you.

[ Sniffles ] I bought it —

[ Sighs ] I bought it so that I wouldn’t forget that once upon a time… I had a dad who loved me. I have moderate to severe crohn’s disease. Meet mixtiles! They stick and restick. Choose from dozens of sizes, frames and styles. Go to mixtiles.Com, upload pictures, pick a fancy frame and voila! Buy 10 and get 10 for free. Premium collagen that supports healthy hair,

Daniel: [ Sniffles ]

[ Sighs ] I am so sorry that I was not there for you and that I wasn’t the kind of father that you could tell your friends about. But, you know, this new life in genoa city — it’s about me becoming that kind of man. Because I want you to be able to walk through the world proud, you know, and say that daniel romalotti jr. Is your dad.

Lucy: Why couldn’t you do that back in savannah?

Daniel: I don’t know. It’s complicated. And I was in my own head. I was wrapped up in my own wants and needs. I was creating resentments and i was pushing away the people that I cared about that were close to me.

Lucy: [ Sniffles ]

Daniel: Things got bad. Then they got worse. I could actually start to feel the old me slipping away.

Lucy: Did you ever think about how what you were doing was hurting me?

[ Sniffles ]

Daniel: If I’m being honest, it was really hard for me to think about anyone except myself. You know, for a while, I — i lost sight of how much you and heather truly mean to me and… well, that’s something that I’m gonna regret for the rest of my life.

Lucy: [ Sniffles ] I never forgot about you, even when I wanted to. This just made me feel closer to you.

[ Sniffles ] Take it.

Daniel: You’re giving it to me?

Lucy: Maybe if you have it, next time things get tough, you won’t forget that you have a daughter.

Summer: I want us to work this out, but I can’t just ignore the fact that you betrayed me. So it’s not easy for me to forgive, especially when I can’t forget.

Kyle: Well, what can I do to prove my dedication to you, to help you see that this is a mistake that won’t be repeated?

Summer: I don’t think that there is anything unless another thing like this came up, which is the last thing that I want.

Kyle: Me too. And I promise you, I would handle everything differently.

Summer: I guess all I can do is ask for you to be patient with me. Just give me some time.

Kyle: I love you so much.

Summer: I love you.

Victor: I honestly hate that you see things so cynically.

Adam: It’s another, uh, newman trait. You know, actually it’s a — it’s a — it’s a good survival skill, especially in this family.

Victor: Son, you listen to me. I’ve always thought you were very bright. You got a special talent. You’re almost genius-like, son. I’m glad that you stopped being at that stupid place at jabot. You only did that to piss me off.

Adam: Oh, I hate to break it to you, but I wasn’t about you.

Victor: Oh, really? Now that all this jabot nonsense is behind us, let you and I work on fixing whatever is broken between us. Do you understand? You’re my son. I want you to work with me. I want you to know that you’re always welcome in our family and in my company.

Adam: It’s nice to know that there’s a spot for me. And I will accept your generous offer, if that’s what it is… on one condition. Give me victoria’s job. You do that, and I’m all yours.

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] Did that really just happen? Or are we having some sort of collective nightmare?

Jack: No, jeremy stark is very real, and he is back in genoa city.

Diane: You know, at first i thought I was imagining things, and then I was struck by this icy panic. Jack, I guess we were wrong to think that we had found some way to finally get rid of him for good.

Jack: Frankly, I thought he would take his lumps and just let it go.

Diane: Yeah, but he didn’T. He had to have come back for some reason, and all the reasons I can think of are not good.

Jack: He can’t hurt us.

Diane: Yes, he can. We hurt him. Jeremy is not the kind of person to just let bygones be bygones.

Jack: I stand by what we did. We needed to get him out of our lives and out of town. And we did that — temporarily, yes, but we’ll do it again.

Diane: How? He is going to be on guard now even more.

Jack: Stark was right about one thing. It is a mistake to underestimate you, especially when you have me by your side. I am going to be completely devoted to getting him out of our lives for good this time.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Victoria: Well, we’re not gonna have a chance to make a move on tucker’s company.

Victor: What are you talking about?

Victoria: Somebody’s beat us to the punch.

Billy: As if you would ever consider hiring me as your co-ceo.

Jack: You know what? If you sincerely wanted it, I would.

Sally: Oh, my god. The paternity test results are in. Thank you.

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Nate: Victoria.

Victoria: Hi.

Nate: I, uh, didn’t expect to run into you here.

Victoria: Are you meeting someone?

Nate: No. I’m waiting for some takeout. Elena’s getting off soon, and I’m sure she’s gonna be too tired to cook or go out.

Victoria: Oh. Aren’t you considerate. Uh, well, would you like to join me while you wait?

Nate: Yeah. Um, don’t mind if I do.

Victoria: Thanks.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Victoria: [ Clears throat ]

Nate: Uh, can we get two old-fashioneds? If that’s okay with you. I don’t want to be too presumptuous.

Victoria: Oh, no, that seems like a perfectly acceptable way to enjoy a good bourbon.

Nate: I’m glad you approve.

Victoria: It seems that i approve of just about everything you do.

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: Well, let’s hope that continues.

Victoria: Oh, I’m sure it will. So, um…how do things with elena stand?

Nate: Mm, with regard to…?

Victoria: Well, I know that she wanted to end her relationship with you when she learned that you and I joined forces under the radar so that i could grab a majority stake of chancellor-winters when it went public, and now you’re working at newman media. So, does she have an issue with you collaborating with someone who is encouraging you to embrace your killer instincts?

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Ashley: You know, you can keep telling me you love me, but the fact of the matter is, i didn’t trust you when you first came back into town, and I trust you even less now.

Tucker: Ashley —

Ashley: I know you. I know what makes you tick, and there’s no way you’re gonna walk away from an empire that you spent your entire life building. I mean, after all, it is the only thing you really care about, right?

Tucker: That’s not true.

Ashley: Okay. That’s not true. Well, I can’t help but feel that you’re looking for an angle and you’re still hoping to manipulate me in the process.

Tucker: I’m not gonna sit here and defend my past actions ’cause I can’T. What I’m gonna do is prove you wrong.

Daniel: What did you say? It sounded like you met someone, but I must have misunderstood, right?

Heather: [ Voice breaking ] I am so sorry that this is hurting you. I just didn’t see a way back to the way things were before, no matter how amazing your career is going. The wounds were just too deep, and, um, they — they left lasting scars.

Daniel: I know that I hurt you and lucy. And I hate myself for that. But, I mean, don’t — don’t we deserve another chance?

Heather: Even if I can forgive you, how can I forget? I-I… I can’T. I — I want good things for you. I’m so happy for you, truly. And I really hope that you want the same thing for me, too.

Daniel: What are you talking about? I love you.

Heather: I know. But I’ve — I’ve moved on, and I met someone. And we’ve fallen in love. And if you’re honest with yourself, daniel, you’re gonna look at this fresh start you’ve built all on your own and you’re gonna realize it’s best for you if you move on, too.

Daniel: [ Inhales deeply ] So, um, is this new guy… how long have you known him?

Heather: He’s someone I met at work. He’s, um — he’s another lawyer. I had to figure out how to tell you. I needed to make sure you were in a better frame of mind.

Daniel: [ Exhales sharply ]

Heather: And phyllis assured me that was the case when she came to visit me in portugal. So, in a way, your mom helped me come to a decision that I know is right for us, and that is that now is the right time to make our separation permanent.

Phyllis: I thought you were in jail.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] I’ve got good lawyers. The charges were absurd. They didn’t stick. Circumstantial evidence and all that. Which was arranged by jack abbott and diane jenkins.

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Heather: Well, your mother wasn’t, uh, exaggerating at all. You’re — you’re definitely in a much better place these days.

Daniel: Yeah, I was.

Heather: You were in a terrifying downward spiral. I’m — I’m relieved that you’ve come out of that. You’re really, really starting to turn your life around.

Daniel: You know, the, um — the thing that got me to this better place…the one and only motivation I had behind everything that I’ve done… was the hope that it would bring you and lucy back.

Heather: Please don’t say that.

Daniel: But now you’re sitting here and you’re telling me that I’ve been replaced?

Heather: [ Exhales heavily ]

Daniel: It’s like whatever hope I had — it’s just gone. It’s dead, and… no. I refuse to believe that. Come on. You’re not in love with this guy. You can’t be, no way, not with some stranger that you barely know. I get it. You were hurt. You were in another country. You were trying to find your own way. Leaning on someone — it’s not the same as falling for them.

Heather: Love is love. There’s no timetable. And we had a really amazing journey, and it’s sad that it ended the way that it did, but it did. And what’s important now is that we’re both doing so much better. And we need to keep it up. And we really need to hang on to the good and let go of all the bad as we move on with our new lives.

Daniel: [ Groans lightly ]

Tucker: I don’t know if you’re planning on going back to paris right away, but if you are…don’T. Just give me a few days.

Ashley: For what? I mean, really, why? All you’ve been doing is stalling me with lies for months and months. And you keep telling me you changed, but you just play the same old games, right? I mean, even now you’re opening up to me. You’re supposed to be honest with me about how difficult everything is at mccall and all the — the massive debt that you’ve taken on, but it still feels that you’re just… doing what you do. You’re just working an angle, trying to get what you want.

Tucker: All I can do is promise you that that is not the case.

Ashley: Yeah, well, your promises are meaningless to me.

Tucker: Yeah, well, I don’t think you’d be standing here still if you weren’t looking for some glimmer of hope that I’m sincere about what I’m saying about us.

Ashley: There’s no us.

Tucker: Ashley, this is a turning point for me. And I understand you. I get why you won’t take me at my word. I have a proven track record of being…

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: …A self-centered opportunist…

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: …And unable to make a genuine commitment to you. I have been [Sighs]…Such a failure in my ability to put you at the center of my world and really treasure you like you deserve. It’s one of my few regrets in life, that I — I hurt you. But all I’m asking of you now is to give me the opportunity to show you that I mean what I am saying. I am willing to strip away everything to begin again with you.

Ashley: Look, I can’t make any promises, okay? About anything.

[ Door closes ]

Jeremy: I left some things behind when I was abruptly and wrongfully arrested and came back to collect them.

Phyllis: Well, I don’t think that’s the only reason you’re here. I think you’re here for revenge.

Jeremy: Why do I get a sense that you’re not afraid of me anymore?

Phyllis: Um…I think that, uh, you’re all bark and — and no bite.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Trust me. I have plenty of both. But I’m also a good judge of character.

Phyllis: According to whom?

Jeremy: You know, when I look at you, phyllis, I, um — I see a woman who’s reached her breaking point. Dr. Z! We love your skincare videos.

Victoria: Thank you.

Nate: Elena’s chosen to be supportive about my new job. And in return, I’ve been making a conscious effort to not bring work home with me like I used to. I’ve, you know, parked the killer instinct at the door to keep the peace. Uh, speaking of which, there is, uh, a work matter I wanted to talk to you about.

Victoria: You know, I think it’s actually wise not sharing every detail of what happens at work with our significant others. It’s hard for other people to understand what we do and how we operate at this level in the corporate world.

Nate: True.

Victoria: So, um, are you two back on track after everything that went down at chancellor-winters? Or are you still trying to get back into her good graces?

Nate: Everything seems to be going pretty well with us. You know, starting the job at newman, um, getting some sort of routine going has calmed things down for us, helped us to communicate more effectively.

Victoria: Well, that makes sense.

Nate: Elena did have some reservations about, uh, me coming to work for you at first. She didn’t like the fact that i was being rewarded for making a move against my family. At least, that’s how she saw it.

Victoria: When, in actuality, you were being rewarded for being talented and driven.

Nate: Well, now that she sees how happy I am at newman, um, I believe she’s come to accept that.

Victoria: Good. I’m happy to hear that. Sounds like you’ve found your sweet spot in your work/life balance.

Nate: I wouldn’t go that far.

Ashley: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Ashley.

Ashley: [ Gasps ]

Allie: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you.

Ashley: It’s okay.

Allie: Hi. How are you? How was paris?

Ashley: Well, you know, great. It’s good to see you.

Allie: Great to see you.

Ashley: Hi.

Allie: Hi. So, how long are you gonna be staying this time?

Ashley: Uh…you know, I’m really not sure now.

Allie: “Now”? What do you mean, “now”? Did something happen already that’s making you want to leave?

Tucker: You should know that I have created a business plan for the new venture — brand-new company, all ours, no ties to jabot, no ties to the abbotts, very grand in scale. Um, it would involve paris and would require my deep pockets to bankroll it. And you could invest however much you wish, of course. Be a dream come true for you.

Ashley: You think you know what my dreams are?

Tucker: I know you.

Ashley: Interesting.

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Ashley: Sometimes I feel like, um, I know you. And then other times, I feel like I don’t know you at all.

Tucker: Yeah, you know me, better than anyone else ever has.

Tucker: This is the ashley that I remember so well — calm, cool, and collected one moment and then wild and fiery the next.

Ashley: Huh. Well, um, I’m glad that you find my torment humorous.

Tucker: No, don’t get me wrong. I’m — I’m sympathizing with you. You’re in an untenable situation with jack and diane. But, uh, this situation has seemed to awaken something in you that I love — your spark.

Ashley: Mm. It’s more than just a spark, though. It’s more like a wildfire.

Tucker: Mm. Of anger or excitement?

Ashley: Little bit of both.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. Yeah. And you know what else I love? You come here and you feel comfortable with me, you let your guard down and you allow yourself to be real and messy and complicated. There’s nothing sexier to me.

Ashley: Really?

Tucker: Mnh-mnh.

[ Glass thuds ]

Ashley: What are you gonna do about it?

[ Glass thuds ]

Tucker: That depends on you.

Tucker: [ Sighs ] Hmmm! Twix with cookie and cookie dough?

Phyllis: You don’t know anything about me.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] You took a risk of calling me and telling me where to find diane because you were that committed of getting that woman out of town. But your efforts have all been for naught. I mean, that’s got to be killing you.

Phyllis: Ohh.

Tucker: Well, this is a sight to behold. Jeremy stark. How are you?

Jeremy: How are you?

Tucker: So, you’re, uh — you’re out of the clink and back at the scene of the crime, huh?

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Tucker mccall, we finally meet face-to-face.

Tucker: Yeah.

Jeremy: That makes my return to genoa city worthwhile. And for the record, I was just telling, uh, phyllis here that there was a crime committed, but certainly not by me.

Tucker: Ah. I see. So, the ex-con’s good name has been besmirched. Hideous injustice.

Jeremy: You’re a funny guy.

Tucker: It’s interesting to see you two commiserating. Strange bedfellows. Although I think it does make a bit of cosmic sense.

Phyllis: Okay, I didn’t invite him over here.

Tucker: Uh-huh. Yeah, I know you. Whatever he was saying to you made a big impression.

[ Chuckles ] Anyway, nice to meet you.

Jeremy: Yeah. See you around.

Tucker: Have fun.

[ Clears throat ]

Phyllis: Um, if you’ll excuse me, the last person I want to be seen with is someone like you, okay?

Jeremy: Mm-hmm.

[ Clears throat ] I think jeremy’s right. We definitely have a lot to talk about since you and I have very similar interests.

Ashley: I am fine. [ Laughs ]

Allie: Really?

Ashley: I am. I just had a weird and disconcerting evening, but it’s all good. How are you doing? Let’s talk about you.

Allie: Okay. I’m doing great. Things are going really well at the lab. I’ve got this new position now, which I am super excited about. It’s way more creative, and I’ve got way more autonomy, which is awesome. And the best part of it is that it is, um — it’s full time. And it’s permanent. So, I’m very, very grateful for the opportunity. And I can tell that your eyes are glazing over, so…

Ashley: No!

Allie: …I’m just gonna zip it now.

Ashley: No! Please. I love your passion and your enthusiasm. You know that.

Allie: Um, I do have a tendency to gush at times, so please tell me to shut up when I need to.

Ashley: Never. Never. It’s your positive energy that makes you such a joy to be around.

Allie: Aww, ashley, that is a lovely compliment.

Ashley: It’s the truth. And don’t think that all the great things that are going on in the lab have gone unnoticed.

Allie: But it’s obvious that something is bothering you. I’m just saying.

Ashley: Really?

Allie: Yes!

Ashley: Okay. I have to work on my poker face, evidently.

Allie: Or you could just open up, right? I mean, we are family. And — I don’t know, I think everyone has a bad day here and there, so… I don’t want to overstep, but all I’m saying is that I’m a pretty good listener if you need someone to talk to you.

Ashley: You are so sweet.

Allie: Everything okay?

Ashley: Yes. Yes. This is something I have to handle on my own, but everything is okay. Okay? Thank you.

Daniel: You and this guy, um… if it’s that serious between the two of you, uh, I guess lucy knows him? And he’s cool? I mean, he’s good with her? No, of course he is, right? I mean, you wouldn’t be with him if he wasn’T. Does she like him?

Heather: She’s 13, daniel. Her whole life was uprooted. It was not easy for her to accept that there was another man in my life. None of this is easy. She misses her dad. I know it’s been devastating to her that things had gotten so broken between us that we were at a point of no return. But at the same time, she’s still feeling the aftereffects of all the turmoil that drove us away from you in the first place.

Daniel: Can you at least tell her that you saw firsthand… you know, that I’m doing a lot better than I was?

Heather: She’s right down the hall. You can tell her for yourself. I get bladder leaks.

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[ Knock on door ]

Lucy: Hey.

Daniel: Hey. Wow, have I ever missed you. Come on in, please. You know, um, I’m really, really glad you came so I could see you in person…and, you know, just tell you how sorry I am for all the pain and all the heartache and all the confusion that i caused you. I mean, you’re probably wondering if I’ve, uh, shaped up, you know, if things are any different, and… I don’t blame you… not after everything I put you through.

Lucy: I couldn’t understand what was going on with you back in savannah, why everything changed. You became this totally different person.

Daniel: I know.

Lucy: You spent less and less time at home. We hardly ever saw you. It’s like you were mad at the world all the time. And when you did show up, you took it out on us.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: You went from being the most amazing dad to — to someone I don’t even recognize anymore.

Daniel: You’re right. And you know what? I hate the person that I turned into. And I know it’s not an excuse, but, you know, things, they — they weren’t going well in my professional career, and I let all my own pain and all my own frustration take over. It started to cloud everything that I did, you know, how i treated the people that I cared about the most in this world. That’s what eats at me the most, you know, that I pushed you away. And I am so, so sorry for that, sweetheart. And I know that those words — they don’t mean anything unless I’ve got my act together and I’ve changed — and I have. I’m not that person anymore. That’s what I want you to know. And I made those changes because I couldn’t stand the thought of not having you in my life.

Lucy: [ Exhales sharply ] You do seem more like you were before.

Ashley: So, what’s going on with you? What sparked your creativity down in the lab?

Allie: Oh, my gosh. So many things. Oh, where do I start? Um…oh, my gosh, I have been working on the new image processing algorithms for skin and makeup analysis. And, let me tell you, it’s been going fantastically. As the saying goes, “life isn’t perfect…”

Ashley: “But your makeup can be.”

Allie: That’s right.

[ Laughs ] I am absolutely fascinated by how we can use mathematics to find the perfect product for any individual.

Ashley: Yeah, it’s definitely the future of our industry, right? You got cosmetics, you got fragrance, you’ve got skin care.

Allie: Medicine, too.

Ashley: Exactly.

Allie: Yeah.

Ashley: Exactly. And, actually, it’s gonna revolutionize our approach to our anti-aging products.

Allie: Absolutely. And you know what the best part is? Someone has to go in and make the product in the lab.

Ashley: That’s us!

Allie: That’s us!

[ Laughs ] So, uh, lately, I have been experimenting with essential oils and botanicals. And, um, last week there was a little bit of a product instability.

Ashley: Oh, no. What blew up?

Allie: How’d you know?

Ashley: Wait, what?

Allie: Oh, right! Of course. Dumb question.

Ashley: I’ve definitely had my fair share of r&d mishaps. I mean, you know what they say, right? I mean, it takes a lot of eggs to make an omelet.

Allie: Yeah. Well, the problem occurs when that egg ends up on the ceiling instead of the floor.

Ashley: I know!

Allie: You know what I think the thrilling part about chemical reactions that no layman can understand?

Ashley: What?

Allie: They waiver between the stable and unstable, and it’s up to us chemists to find the balance, right?

Ashley: Yeah.

Allie: Initially, each element is fighting for control, and then once dominance is established, something stable, effective, and even beautiful can be created.

Ashley: Yeah. You know what’s also kind of interesting? That — that applies to interpersonal relationships, too — you know what I mean? — Like in the real world because, I mean, a battle of wills is just — you know, it’s just a fight for dominance, right? And once dominance is established definitively, then so is stability, and therefore, things should go more smoothly.

Allie: You’re talking about business, right, ashley? Because I think personal relationships should be equal, like a partnership.

Ashley: Oh, yeah. I mean, in the perfect world, sure, there’s no place for dominance in, uh, interpersonal relationships, true. Thank you.

Allie: For what?

Ashley: I think you just gave me a really interesting idea.

Victoria: Oh, no. So, you and elena are a little out of sync.

Nate: Yeah, that’s a good way of putting it. We have such different hours. We’re like two ships passing in the night.

Victoria: I understand how hard that can be. I know how committed you are to your role at newman media. And you continue to — to make me feel like I was very smart for bringing you on board. Even my father’s noticed.

Nate: Oh, really?

Victoria: Yes. He remarked about your ability to read situations from various angles before making a decision.

Nate: Well, I wouldn’t have been much of a diagnostician if I couldn’t do that.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: Well, that skill set from all of your years in medicine has transferred beautifully into the business world. Not only are you prudent, but you’re also very open-minded, which are two things we value very much in our leadership team.

Nate: Well, that’s very flattering.

Victoria: Oh, I’m just stating the facts. That’s why I wanted you in the room when my father and michael and I were discussing our strategy for taking over mccall unlimited.

Nate: Uh, which brings me back to the work matter I wanted to talk to you about — deploying audra to gather intel about tucker and his plans.

Victoria: You know what i love so much? You’re already thinking of ways to exploit her relationship with him to our advantage.

Nate: Well, it turns out she met with him again.

Tucker: Hi. Sorry for interrupting.

Victoria: Oh, no, you’re not. Nate and I are — we’re just having a drink while he waits for his food, which — oh, it’s here.

Nate: So it is.

Victoria: I hope that we’ll be able to continue this conversation.

Nate: Me too. Good night, victoria.

Victoria: Good night.

Tucker: Uh, your assistant told me I might find you here.

Victoria: Oh, I see. Well, now you have. So, what can I do for you?

Tucker: I have something I’d like to discuss with you.

Victoria: I’m sorry. I don’t really have time. I have to get home to my kids.

Tucker: No, you’re — you’re definitely gonna want to hear this. (Vo) red lobster’s finer points of fun dining:

Daniel: Um…I’m not sure if you heard about my new job?

Heather: I told lucy you’re making a new video game.

Lucy: So, you’re not doing art anymore?

Daniel: You know, there’s still art involved. Animation design. But, uh, this is [Sighs] — This is so much bigger than anything I’ve ever taken on before. Do you remember that video game that we used to play when you were younger, the one where you had to bring light into the darkness?

Lucy: Sure. I mean, we played it enough.

Daniel: Well, you know, I was in a really dark place when something made me start playing it again. I don’t know. Maybe — maybe it was just to try and remember happier times. You know, that’s what gave me the idea to create this game, a game that was fun, but also had a higher goal, a deeper goal and purpose. And I threw myself into it. I did. I mean, that was the start of me turning everything around… because it gave me a new goal and purpose. And now, um — well, if everything keeps going the way it is, it looks like it’s — it’s actually gonna become a reality. Um, here. Look — these are some of my preliminary sketches. It’s called “finding princess louisa.”

Lucy: That’s what it’s called?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. What do you think?

Lucy: Louisa — she looks just like me.

Daniel: Well, she is you. You’re my princess.

Nate: It was such a trip being pulled into a high-level meeting with victor and victoria like that. It’s the first time since leaving medicine for the corporate realm that I felt like a real player.

Elena: Sounds exciting.

Nate: Like, you have no clue. It was such an adrenaline rush. And I’m not just talking about the thrill of working with heavyweights like the newmans. It’s that they genuinely want to hear my ideas and have no problem acknowledging when they’re good. Elena, it feels amazing to be valued for my contributions instead of being shot down all the time. You want some more wine?

Elena: No, I’m good. I’m already restless.

Nate: It’s incredibly validating. You know, michael baldwin didn’t want to loop me in at first, but victoria made it known that she wanted to hear my thoughts on the ideas at hand.

Elena: Which was what again?

Nate: Uh, it, uh, concerns a potential acquisition, which type of approach makes the most sense.

Elena: I see.

Nate: Wow. Look at me, talking your ear off. I am so sorry about that. How was your day?

Elena: It was exhausting and way too long.

Nate: Mm. Yes, I know how that goes.

Elena: Yeah. I think I need a break. I think I need some uninterrupted downtime. You know, go someplace where i don’t even have to think about memorial at least for a week, maybe two. I remember you talked about us going on a vacation. Well, I am certainly ready. Let’s do it.

Nate: We will. Soon.

Elena: How soon?

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: I don’t care to be analyzed by you.

Jeremy: Mm. The resentment is rolling off in waves. But it’s not directed at me, not really.

Phyllis: Who should I direct it at?

Jeremy: Well, our mutual friend, of course. Diane brings out the worst in people.

Phyllis: What’s your point?

Jeremy: Maybe we should, uh, talk about this out of the public eye. I don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable.

Phyllis: Okay, I don’t think so.

Jeremy: Figure out a way that we could help each other.

Phyllis: No.

Jeremy: Yes.

Phyllis: No.

Jeremy: Why not?

Phyllis: Because people who get involved with you regret it.

Jeremy: Not everyone. Not people like you.

Phyllis: What is that supposed to mean? Okay everyone, our mission is complete balanced nutrition.

Jeremy: I don’t know why you’re protesting so much, as if getting on board with my plan would be crossing some sort of moral boundary for you. Diane is going down, period. And I will accomplish what you and your cronies haven’t been able to pull off, guaranteed.

Phyllis: Guaranteed? Are you so sure you could do that?

Jeremy: Diane is a problem that requires a professional’s expertise. Now, you can share in the satisfaction of watching her go down, or you can watch from the sidelines. Call me if it’s the former.

Lucy: Good luck with your video game.

Daniel: Thanks.

Heather: Well, we should, uh, probably get back to the suite. I’m sure with the time change you’re probably tired.

Daniel: How long are you staying?

Heather: Long enough so that we can see my dad and christine. And then lucy’s got to get back to school, and I have a litigation coming up.

Daniel: Can I buy you breakfast in the morning?

Lucy: Sure.

Daniel: Great.

Heather: Okay. That’s a plan. But right now, we should go get organized and get some good sleep.

Daniel: I’ll see you tomorrow.

Lucy: See you tomorrow.

Nate: Elena, you have my word. We will take that vacation. Just not right now. Look, I am still new to the job, and it feels like the wrong time for me to even take a few days off.

Elena: Nate, I’m not the one who mentioned going on this trip. So, are you just saying all this to appease me?

Nate: No, not at all. There’s just so much going on right now.

Elena: Yeah, it’s a global corporation. There’s always gonna be a lot going on. I’m just trying to get an idea of when would be a good time. You know I have to plan it. I think you remember how much advance notice it takes for me to actually get someone to cover my shifts in the E.R.

Nate: Elena, to be honest…

Elena: [ Sighs ]

Nate: …It’s a little hard —

Elena: Never mind. I’m gonna take a shower and go to bed.

Victoria: Well, I can’t imagine that you’d have anything to say that I’d be remotely interested in.

Tucker: I am ready to get out of the game.

Victoria: Meaning what?

Tucker: Meaning I want to sell mccall unlimited.

Victoria: Sell?

Tucker: Mm-hmm. All of it, every division on every continent.

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Phyllis: Hey, there you are, pretty girl.

Summer: Welcome back!

Phyllis: Ooh!

Summer: Ohh! That is quite the hug!

Phyllis: Yeah, well, I’m glad that there is one child of mine that doesn’t hate me.

Summer: Oh. Guess I don’t have to ask how your trip to portugal was.

Phyllis: Ugh. Well, my trip was great. It was great. It was the homecoming that had a lot to be desired.

Summer: Okay, so, why are we having champagne?

Phyllis: Ohh, we are going to toast the amazing idea that you come up with to talk some sense into your brother before he does something else that he’ll deeply, deeply regret.

Daniel: Heather. I-I can’t believe you’re really here.

Heather: I’m sorry I didn’t let you know that I was coming.

Daniel: It’s okay. It — no, it’s okay.

[ Door closes ]

Heather: I wasn’t actually certain that I would do it until I was here. I told the front desk clerk that I was your wife so that she would let me stay here and wait for you. I hope that was okay.

Daniel: Yeah, of course. Um… it’s really, really good to see you.

Heather: Good to see.

Daniel: Yeah. Good to see you.

[ Lock rattling ]

Jack: [ Laughs ] I got it.

Diane: Ah!

Jack: Oh, you got it!

Diane: I will get the hang of the lock eventually. Mwah!

Jack: Welcome home.

Diane: Wow.

Jack: I got the luggage.

Diane: Thank you.

[ Door closes ]

Jack: Hey. You alright?

Diane: Uh…yeah. It just feels so good to hear you say those words.

Jack: Feels good to have you here.

Diane: Aww.

Jack: Come on in.

Diane: Wow, this, uh — this feels like a dream. I can hardly believe it.

Jack: I was worried you’d had second thoughts and decided it was too soon to move in.

Diane: No, I’m afraid you’re stuck with me.

Jack: Oh, I’ve never been so happy to be stuck.

Diane: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Offer you some wine?

Diane: Oh. Please.

Jack: Good.

Diane: So, is this what it’s like to be your new roommate, coming home after a long day at the office, curling up on the couch, unwinding?

Jack: Whatever you like. This is your home now, too.

Diane: Then I know what we should toast to.

Jack: What?

Diane: To you, to me, to the future, and to coming home again.

[ Keys jangle, lock disengages ]

[ Door opens ]

Kyle: Hey. Hi, mom.

Diane: Come on in.

Kyle: I don’t wanna interrupt.

Diane: You’re not.

[ Keys clatter ] How’s it going?

Kyle: Not great. Summer and I got into a big fight.

Diane: I’m so sorry.

Kyle: And I don’t know how i will ever get her to forgive me.

Jack: Perhaps your partner, victor, will have some good advice for you.

Tucker: I apologize in advance for this cheap cabernet, but I was under the impression you were enjoying all your wine…

Ashley: Thanks.

Tucker: …In a parisian cafe these days.

Ashley: I just got back.

Tucker: So, is that why you texted me not to come to paris — ’cause you were coming to see me?

Ashley: Don’t flatter yourself.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Old habits.

Ashley: You’re full of those, aren’t you?

Tucker: Yeah. And you’re the worst. Habit, I mean.

Ashley: Mm. So I’ve heard.

Tucker: [ Sighs ] I have a question.

Ashley: Try me.

Tucker: As much as I’d like to sit and drink wine and trade barbs and witticisms with you all night, uh, I can’t help but wonder what the hell you’re doing here. #1 isn’t a status earned overnight.

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Ashley: I’m here for a very simple reason, actually. I just was hoping you’d explain the voicemail you left for me, where you said you had to come clean about something and you were willing to fly to paris to explain it to me in person. Remember that?

Tucker: I do. Uh, but why are you suddenly amenable to listening? What sparked your interest? Are you just curious, or is it something more intimate?

Ashley: Please don’t read anything more into this.

Tucker: All it took was one look in your eyes when you walked into the room. I could tell something was amiss.

Ashley: Okay, well, if I’m in any kind of a mood at all, it’s because of my brother and diane.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. What happened now?

Ashley: I really don’t want to get into it again. Please.

Tucker: What would you like to get into? ‘Cause, as I recall, the last time you had a blowout with jack, things got pretty heated between you and me.

Kyle: I had things under control. I kept jabot safe.

Jack: You trusted the fox to watch the henhouse, kyle. How is that keeping things safe? Have I taught you nothing? And what is the next step in victor’s big plan? What are you supposed to stay tuned for, as he said in his text to you?

Kyle: I have no idea. But adam left on his own free will, so I doubt victor will want anything else. His only goal was to get adam fired. He is gone. So, if victor makes any more requests, I will turn him down.

Jack: Unless he offers you a textile mill or something else.

Kyle: Cut me a break, dad.

Jack: You lied to me, kyle. You went against my wishes. You put the company in jeopardy.

Kyle: I’m sorry.

Jack: I told you I had the adam thing under control. I told you I understood what was going on. But you knew better. You turned to victor instead of your own father.

Summer: I’m assuming the thing that you mean when you said something else daniel will deeply regret is, um, him firing you?

Phyllis: Oh, do you know about that?

Summer: Yeah, he told me.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, he’s in a bad way. And, you know, when he gets like this, there’s no reasoning with him.

Summer: He’s a grown man. He’s capable of making his own decisions.

Phyllis: Well, he’s actually not. That’s why I’m helping him. I keep on throwing life preservers overboard, and he’s not catching them. He needs saving.

Summer: That’s what you think you’re doing?

Phyllis: Of course I am.

Summer: That’s why you went to portugal and ambushed heather and lucy after I warned you what an insane idea it was?

Phyllis: Okay. Okay. You know, that was an act of love. That came from maternal instinct. And honestly, he’s taken out his anger that he has with heather on me because he knows I will always love him, I will always protect him.

Summer: Are you sure it’s not because you — you went behind his back, mom?

Phyllis: Um, I don’t know why you’re asking these questions. I’m not the villain here. I’m not. And frankly, my feelings are hurt. I’m hurting.

Summer: I’m really sorry that you’re hurting. But you were warned.

Phyllis: What are you doing?

Summer: I was gonna have some champagne.

Phyllis: No. No, that champagne is for someone who wants to help me, not someone who wants to say “I told you so.”

Summer: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Drink your water.

Summer: Bottom line, mom, you were wrong for getting involved without discussing it with daniel.

Phyllis: Well, I was helping him out.

Summer: It’s his life!

Phyllis: No, I don’t — i don’t agree with you. I was helping him.

Summer: You know what? Daniel had his own plan for patching things up with heather in his own time, in his own way, and your helpful little trip just might have wrecked that. Hey… it’s me! Your dry skin!

Daniel: Um…how’s lucy? Where is she?

Heather: She’s great. I just — I felt that we should talk privately.

Daniel: Sure. Okay. Um…yeah. No need to pull her out of school, right? Why don’t we, um — why don’t we talk about it over dinner? The restaurant downstairs is fantastic. I’ll call them. We’ll see if the chef can whip us up —

Heather: Daniel, stop.

Daniel: What’s wrong?

Heather: We need to talk.

Daniel: Why do I get the feeling that this, uh, isn’t gonna be an easy conversation?

Phyllis: You know what? I refuse to take the blame of wrecking daniel’s plan, whatever it was, to save his family. If I did anything, I pushed it in the right direction.

Summer: It should have been daniel’s choice whether or when he reached out to heather.

Phyllis: No. He can’t make the choice, summer. He’s stressed out, okay? And people do really, really weird things when they’re stressed out.

Summer: You know, you’ve been under a lot of stress lately, mom.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, I am, actually. Two kids, two firings, zero attempts to see my point of view.

Summer: This isn’t about your point of view. What I’m trying to say is that this last-minute trip to portugal — that was a knee-jerk reaction to what daniel did to you.

Phyllis: What — what is this? Summer, what’s happened to us? We used to be so close. You used to always see my point of view — or at least try to. What is going on? What have I done to make my kids hate me?

Summer: We don’t hate you. We love you more than anything in the entire world. But if something is broken in our lives, let us do the fixing, if we choose to.

Phyllis: Okay. Okay. Listen. Um [Chuckles] You — you sound like daniel. I mean, you guys are speaking from the same mouth now. What — what — what else do you guys share?

Summer: Actually, I didn’t share with him what your plan was, and it was a huge mistake. If I hadn’t have listened to you, maybe this whole mess could have been avoided entirely.

Kyle: I truly believed I had everything under control. I’m sorry I didn’t think it through. I should have known victor wasn’t a trustworthy partner. It was a mistake.

Jack: Why couldn’t you just trust me?

Kyle: I do.

Jack: I guess the big question now is, can I trust you? I need some air.

Kyle: Dad, wait.

Jack: I will be back.

Kyle: Are you gonna pile on now, too, or can you see that some good has come of this? Adam is gone. Jabot is better without him.

Diane: You’re not expecting me to take sides, are you? Because I can see both points of view.

Kyle: That’s an easy way out.

Diane: No. It’s the truth. Jack hates that you did victor’s bidding because of the rocky history they share.

Kyle: I wasn’t thinking about how it would look. I was just going to do the job, get adam fired, and be done. I didn’t take our history into account.

Diane: Well, no matter how civil jack and victor appear to be, there will always be this fierce antagonism just beneath the surface. So, for you to do this now…

Kyle: You think he’ll ever forgive me?

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Yes. Just give it time. He’ll appreciate your remorse. Kyle, I am living proof that jack is a forgiving kind of guy.

Kyle: I guess you are.

Diane: Yeah.

Kyle: Somebody heading out of town?

Diane: Those are mine. Uh, further evidence of your father’s powers of forgiveness. He asked me to move in.

Ashley: Tucker, I hope you’re not expecting a repeat performance of what happened last time I was here.

Tucker: You should see what i could do for an encore.

[ Chuckles ]

Ashley: [ Chuckles ] I was understandably upset the last time I saw you before i took off for paris. But then I had some time to realize that your explanation was missing a few pieces.

Tucker: Alright. What do you want to know?

Ashley: I want to knour actions regarding jabot.

Tucker: I never made any move on jabot or against you.

Ashley: You wanted to. And you would have if you’d been given a chance.

Tucker: No. That is not true. But I do want to apologize for lying to you about any of it. That was demeaning — to us both, really. Um…

[ Sighs ] And here I am trying to turn over a new leaf, so I do want to be totally transparent with you.

Ashley: Start talking.

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Phyllis: Okay. You know what I realized? Here you go. That I have raised two little pessimists. Yeah. Pessimists. And for that, I apologize to the world, to you, to your brother.

Summer: Oh, mom, stop being so melodramatic.

Phyllis: I’m not. I’m not exaggerating. You’re both negative nellies, doomsayers. Hey, chicken little, the sky’s not falling.

Summer: Oh, you hope it’s not.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Let me tell you something, okay? I went to heather ’cause i needed to enlighten her about the man that your brother has become and enlighten her about the gaming platform that’s gonna change the world, okay? And when she realizes, “hey, this is the man I once knew,” and she takes him back, I’d like an apology from you and your brother.

Summer: All we want is for you to stop trying to control other people’s lives, especially when you can’t even control your own.

Phyllis: [ Sighs heavily ] This is motherhood. You’re damned if you do, and you’re damned if you don’T. It is hell, okay? Prepare yourself. It’s coming for you. Prepare yourself. We’ll have a talk when you go through something like this, okay? I walk through fire for you. I will move mountains for you. I will lay down my life for you and your brother…always. But I am tired of this. I am tired of being the villain. I am tired of being made out to be the devil.

[ Sighs ] Share that with your brother.

Summer: Mom!

Kyle: This is all happening so fast. It seems like you just announced you’re back together, and now…

Diane: So, think of it as the second installment of that jaw-droppingly good news.

Kyle: A real one-two punch.

Diane: Yeah. Well, it’s not entirely new territory for me and jack. We did live together when we were engaged.

Kyle: Yeah, and we all know how that turned out.

Diane: Kyle, we’re different people now. We’ve grown and changed. And as jack said to me, why postpone the inevitable? And as far as this happening too fast, it’s — it’s actually been decades in the making.

Kyle: I guess you could look at it that way.

Diane: And as an added bonus, I — I get to be closer to you and harrison.

Kyle: Harrison will love waking up to you every morning.

Diane: I can’t wait.

Kyle: This is going to send him over the moon with happiness.

Diane: So, what about you?

Tucker: My debt was growing exponentially, um, and while i found some peace at the ashram, I lost all business traction while I was there and I allowed decisions to be made by people who did not have the company’s best interests at heart.

Ashley: I guess you can’t trust anybody these days, huh?

Tucker: Yeah. And then there was the car wreck which took me even farther away from work, and I ended up having to leverage entire divisions to save others. And in the end, it all went under. And by the time I got back, the whole empire was a house of cards, really.

Ashley: So, what did you do?

Tucker: I took out massive loans. I sold off divisions and assets just to make up for my losses. But I couldn’t turn the company around fast enough to keep up with the growing debt, so i figured I could use a couple of whales around to generate some revenue, you know?

Ashley: Ah, so that’s where jabot and chancellor-winters came into play.

Tucker: Yeah. Couple powerhouses that i figured I could acquire without laying out too much capital.

Ashley: Sure. I mean, all you had to do was manipulate the two people that you claim to love.

Tucker: No. No. The truth is, I just wanted to start something with you and devon, not — not chew up your companies to keep mine afloat.

Ashley: No, the truth is, you were willing to risk jabot and chancellor-winters being brought down with mccall and devon and i would go along for the ride. So, can you see how your honesty just rings a little hollow right now? Do you see?

Tucker: Well, it isn’T.

Ashley: Yeah? Then why did you offer to fund a company for me, tucker? Clearly, you didn’t have the money to back it up. (Vo) the shape that stole your heart

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Daniel: First thing on the agenda should be me apologizing for my mother.

Heather: No, there’s no need.

Daniel: I had no idea that she was gonna ambush you like that. I mean, if I did, believe me, i would have hidden her passport and alerted the embassy.

Heather: Well, it was, uh, quite a surprise.

Daniel: I didn’t put her up to that, either. I didn’t even know she was gone until after she left. I’m sorry.

Heather: Daniel, she couldn’t stop talking about how proud she is of you for starting this new gaming project, that it’s helping you turn your life around.

Daniel: I’m sorry she subjected you to that.

Heather: I thought it was sweet, actually. You can tell how much she loves you, how much she believes in you.

Daniel: She is my biggest fan.

Heather: I was really happy to hear how well you’ve been doing. I mean, I don’t know, but it seems like maybe this new venture has reinvigorated you.

Daniel: Yeah. It’s, um… it’s been a healing journey.

Heather: And now seeing you here in person, I can tell something seems different, happier, focused. You look good, daniel. You look really good.

Phyllis: Oh, great. What did I do to deserve this?

Jack: Perfect. Hi, phyllis.

Phyllis: Jack. Yeah. That is my name, by the way. Don’t wear it out.

Jack: Bad day?

Phyllis: What made you think that?

Jack: There might be something in the water.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Before you go on with all of your insight about how to deal with my daughter, I want you to know that I am emancipating myself from summer and all of her issues — and throw my son into the mix. I’m cutting the apron strings. What?

Jack: I’m trying to picture you in an apron.

Phyllis: I’ve worn an apron before.

Jack: I find that kind of hard to believe.

Phyllis: I’ve baked once or twice.

Jack: I mean, I find it hard to believe that you are cutting yourself out of your children’s lives.

Phyllis: Oh, I am. You can only try so hard before people start letting you down in the meanest, cruelest way. And before you start up on me, saying, “phyllis, you must have done something,” “um, phyllis, what did you do to deserve this, you reap what you sow –”

Jack: No, you ain’t gonna hear that from me.

Phyllis: I beg your pardon?

Jack: None of those responses apply. I know exactly how you feel.

Kyle: You’ve both made your decision. It’s a little late to cast my ballot on the matter.

Daniel: I do care about your opinion.

Kyle: Like you said, you’ve been down this road before. You don’t need my blessing.

Diane: Alright, maybe that’s too much to ask for. But I would like to know that you’re okay with it.

[ Door opens ]

Summer: [ Sighs ]

[ Keys clatter ] I probably don’t even want to know, but I guess I’ll ask anyway. What else went wrong today?

Diane: Absolutely nothing. I think it’s great news, actually.

Summer: Is it?

Tucker: Okay, ashley.

[ Chuckles ] I would do anything for you. If you had said to me, “yes, tucker, I would like you to build me a company that I can run,” I would have made it happen.

Ashley: With what money?

Tucker: I don’t know. I would have found it, even if it meant selling off more of mccall.

Ashley: Okay, that’s the rom-com version. In the real world, where I live, you were hoping I would love your idea so much that I would invest my own cash. That’s what you were hoping for, isn’t it?

Tucker: Yeah, I understand why you would assume that. It is not the truth. The truth is, I would sell it all to make your dreams come true. How can I convince you of this?

Ashley: You can’t — because it wasn’t my dream, tucker. It was yours. You’re working really hard to make me believe it was what i wanted.

Tucker: And yet here you are. So you must have thought you you’d get something out of this conversation. What is it?

Ashley: Please stop fooling yourself.

Tucker: Oh, god. If you’re just gonna sit here and not believe a word I say… what are you doing here? Why this face-to-face? Yeah. You know. You know what it’s like whenever we’re in the same room together, we’re…

Ashley: Come on.

Tucker: …In the same zip code. No “come on.” You feel the energy. You feel the connection right now. And that passion — that does not go away between us, even when we’re arguing. Your heart is the beat of life.

Ashley: Nope. Nothing there. No irresistible pull, no passion whatsoever. In fact, I’m starting to wonder what I ever saw in you to begin with.

[ Sighs ]

Tucker: You just cannot be honest with yourself, can you? When you left here on your way to paris, your feelings for me had been reawakened, period.

Ashley: That was a momentary lapse in my sanity, from which I’ve completely recovered. So, what’s next? Are you sticking around genoa city, or what? Hmm?

Tucker: I don’t know. Man plans, god laughs.

Ashley: Oh, lots of platitudes today. What are you gonna do?

Tucker: I don’t know. Your guess is better than mine. I’m running out of options, though. Victor newman has somehow got word of my financial situation, and he’s planning to buy my debt to use as leverage to take over my company.

Ashley: Wow. That makes sense.

Tucker: Hmm.

Ashley: I can see victoria and her crew trying to pull something off like that. Why aren’t you more rattled? Aren’t you afraid of losing it all?

Tucker: Maybe it’s time for it to happen. You know, I came back to town with this dream of mine to [Clears throat] Work with my son and the love of my life to create this kind of family triumvirate. And when that dream proved unattainable and you went off to paris, I realized the only part of that plan that really mattered to me was the people involved. So…

[Sighs] My karma is catching up to me.

[ Sighs ]

Ashley: [ Sighs ]

Jack: I won’t get into the details, but rest assured, you are preaching to the choir.

Phyllis: Oh.

Jack: I, too, have been deeply disappointed in someone I trusted, someone who means the world to me, someone who has no business lying to me after everything I’ve done for them.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Are you talking about who i think you’re talking about? Oh, jack, I am so glad you finally have seen the light about diane. I mean, she must have had to do something horrific for this to finally sink in.

Jack: I’m not talking about diane.

Phyllis: I-I thought —

Jack: She is not the one who let me down. Kyle is. Diane and I are fine.

Phyllis: What? I didn’t realize.

Jack: You know what? This is my fault for even opening up to you in the first place. You truly are your own worst enemy.

[ Gulps, slams glass onto bar ]

Kyle: My mother’s moving in.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] I know it must seem sudden and a bit of a shock, but jack invited me and I couldn’t say no.

Kyle: Summer?

Summer: Okay.

[ Footsteps departing ]

Kyle: Where are you going?

Summer: To check on harrison.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Diane: [ Sighs ] Well, that didn’t go very well. What can I do?

Kyle: You’ll have to figure that out on your own. I have something more important I need to do — work things out with my wife.

Daniel: I think the journeys that we take alone are the toughest. Yes, ’cause you have to do it all. You have to carry all the baggage, you have to make all the plans. Sometimes you get off track, and, um, well, you have to go where no man has gone before. But you learn a lot about yourself. You get a lot of time to think. You know what I thought about? I thought about the people who love me, the ones that I’m supposed to protect and cherish. What I did to you and lucy was inexcusable. And I know it doesn’t mean much for me to say that I’m getting back on track. I actually have to show it, and I have to do it for myself, and I can’t just do it for the two of you, in order for it to be real and to actually matter. Hey. Hey.

Heather: [ Sniffles, sighs ]

Daniel: It’s gonna be alright. Look, I-I fixed my glitch. If I can do that, I mean, anything is possible. You know? We got this.

Heather: Hmm. I…

Daniel: What’s wrong?

Heather: [ Inhales deeply ] I’ve met someone. Want luxury hair repair that doesn’t cost $50?

Daniel: What did you say? I mean, it sounded like you said that you met someone, but I-I-I must have misunderstood.

Heather: I’m so sorry that this is hurting you. I-I just didn’t see how things could get back to the way that they were before.

[ Inhales deeply ] No matter how amazing a career you’re building, the wounds were just really deep and they left lasting scars.

Daniel: Um, look, I know that I hurt you and lucy, and I hate myself for that. But don’t we deserve another chance?

Heather: Even if I can forgive you, how do I forget? Look, I’m, um — I’m happy for you. I-I only want good things for you. I want the best for you, truly. And I really hope that you feel the same way for me, too.

Daniel: What are you talking about? I love you. I love you.

Heather: Right, right, but I moved on because I had to. So, um, yes, I-I did meet someone, and — and, uh, um, we fell in love. And if you’re honest with yourself, daniel, you’re gonna look at this fresh start you’ve launched all by yourself, and you’re gonna realize that it’s best for you if you moved on, too.

Ashley: I’m not sure if I believe in karma, but I absolutely don’t believe that you’re gonna walk away without a fight. What happened to tucker mccall would take on his most difficult enemies with his hand tied behind his back, with all sorts of hidden agendas and strategies tucked up his sleeve?

Tucker: You liked him, huh?

Ashley: He had his moments.

Tucker: Hmm. Well, they say change is good. Adapt or die. Right? Ask the dinosaurs.

[ Sighs ]

Ashley: Just gonna let it go?

Tucker: [ Sighs ] As the buddha said, love with an open hand. Letting go is the definition of freedom. And if I’m ever going to be truly free, I got to stop clinging to things. If I hadn’t spent any time at that ashram, I’d still be spending every day, every night in pursuit of the almighty dollar… and revenge.

Ashley: So, what now?

Tucker: [ Sighs ]

Now, I would…

[ Chuckles ] I would let it all go… if it meant spending the rest of my days with you.

Ashley: [ Sighs ]

Ashley: I mean, [Chuckles] You’re just relentless.

Tucker: Yeah. And you are endlessly alluring. So…

Ashley: Okay…

Tucker: [ Sighs ]

Ashley: …Given everything you’ve done now, all of your lies and your — your shenanigans, all of it, I mean, how can you even hold on to a shred of hope?

Tucker: I don’t know, ashley. Maybe it’s because I love you! In perpetuity… immutably, abidingly. Apparently not even karma can change that.

Diane: Oh, I was just trying to call you.

[ Door slams ]

[ Sighs ] Aww.

Jack: I’m sorry I left so abruptly. I’m sorry for the timing of all this. We should be celebrating your move right now.

Diane: Oh, we can do that anytime. I was worried about you. And to make matters worse, I think I complicated things even more.

Jack: How

Diane: Well, kyle saw my luggage, and I couldn’t exactly lie to him.

Jack: And how did he take the news?

Diane: Um, he wasn’t exactly thrilled, but he wasn’t against it. When I asked him how he was feeling, he was rather diplomatic.

Jack: Well, don’t take his evasiveness personally. He’s got other things to worry about right now.

Diane: Yes, and when Summer came in, he shared the news with her, so — I don’t know — I can take that as a positive sign?

Jack: Kyle will come around to accepting this, I promise.

Diane: I don’t want just acceptance. I want him to embrace it. I want him to be happy for us, and hopeful.

Jack. It will happen. Give it time. Nothing is in our way now.

Diane: Mmm.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Jeremy: Looks like you could use a friend.

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B&B Transcript Friday, February 17, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Steffy: Your bedroom is ready, douglas.

Douglas: Awesome. Thanks, aunt steffy.

Steffy: Of course.

Hope: It’s just temporary and I have to respect his choice. Please, steffy. Take care of my son. I should probably text thomas. Let him know that douglas is here organizing his room.

Steffy: His room for now. This will be temporary.

Hope: I keep trying to remind myself but um, he wants to live here with you.

Steffy: Stop, you know, douglas doesn’t think that. Yeah, he likes it here, it’s fun. Honestly, I think he felt that this was an easier option rather than choosing you or thomas. Soon, he’s gonna realize that this isn’t his home.

Hope: I’m just trying to hold it all together. I don’t want him to see me–

Steffy: Hey. You’re doing great. Thank you for loving my nephew the way that you do. Being his protector and mother. And I hope you find some comfort in knowing that I will protect him too, fiercely.

Hope: Even if that means watching out for thomas?

Steffy: I promise. While douglas is here, I will be very cautious of my brother.

Thomas: It is happening as we speak.

Eric: The big move.

Thomas: Yeah.

Eric: You sure you’re okay with this?

Thomas: Well, as compared to douglas living over at hope’s, yeah. I mean, at steffy’s, I’ll get to see him whenever I want.

Taylor: So, how is hope doing? You know, with this whole douglas situation?

Brooke: Yeah, well she’s hurting.

Taylor: Mm. I feel for her, brooke. I feel for her mama heart, you know? I can only imagine how overwhelming this must be for her right now.

Brooke: I never thought the day would come when you would be consoling me or telling me you feel for my daughter. Being friends is a lot better than being rivals.

Brooke: Imagine if this situation happened with douglas a year or two ago.

Taylor: Oh, my gosh! Imagine if it just happened two months ago?

Brooke: It definitely would have pitted us against each other.

Taylor: Mm-hmm. And it still could if we let it.

Brooke: No, no, no, we won’T. Okay? No more brooke versus taylor ever. We don’t need that kind of rivalry.

Taylor: Mm-mm. You know what, the only thing that matters to both of us right now is douglas’s wellbeing.

Brooke: Yes. Grandmas united on that.

Taylor: What you say?

Brooke: Grandmas.

Taylor: Oh, grandmas. Yes, grandmas.

Eric: Where you off to?

Thomas: Uh, steffy’S.

Eric: Think douglas is ready for that?

Thomas: I’m his dad. He’ll be excited to see me.

Eric: Uh-huh, and what about steffy? Are you sure she’s ready for this? She still hasn’t gotten over what you did.

Thomas: Yeah, but there’s no way she’d ever keep me from seeing my son.

Hope: I get that thomas is your brother, it’s just, sometimes I worry that he might–

Steffy: I’ll always do what’s best for douglas, okay?

Hope: Thank you.

Steffy: I know it’s hard, but we’ll figure this out.

Douglas: Mommy! Mommy! I can see the ocean from my room.

Hope: Oh, sweetie, that’s awesome.

Douglas: And finn said he has extra binoculars I can use. Me and kelly are gonna look for pirates tonight.

Hope: What? That is so cool. You promise me if you find one, you’ll send me a photo.

Douglas: I will.

Hope: Okay. Well, I guess if you are all settled in then, um… liam and I should head out. Just know we are just a phone call or a text away, okay?

Liam: Yeah.

Hope: Okay. Oh. My husband and I have never been more active.

Eric: Maybe you should call steffy first? See if it’s okay for you to stop by.

Thomas: For permission to see my own son?

Eric: Mm-hmm.

Thomas: I’ll take my chances. I think it’s gonna be okay. I want to surprise douglas.

Eric: Well, I hope everything goes the way you want it to.

Thomas: Thank you. You know granddad, this could be the start of something pretty amazing. Exactly what I needed. Mend my relationship with my son and my relationship with everyone. Maybe even get back here at forrester.

Eric: I hope you’re right.

Deacon: Oh my god, the rumors are true. The cold war is actually over. You two are finally getting along?

Brooke: Yes, we are.

Taylor: Yes, hello deacon.

Deacon: Hi, just a second. Wow. Well, you know what? I gotta tell you, this is quite an accomplishment, ladies. You should be very proud of yourselves. Do have to ask you one thing? Are you sure there’s not like one little catfight left? Because personally, I’ve never seen one and the thought of you two together, just… daddy like.

[ All laughing ] Unbelievable. Anyway, this is legit? You guys are actually bonding.

Brooke: Yeah, we have a lot more in common than we realized.

Taylor: Yeah, besides ridge.

Brooke: Mm-hmm.

Taylor: Mm. Mm-hmm?

Brooke: I think maybe we should tell him. Have you spoken with hope recently?

Deacon: No, why? What’s going on?

Brooke: Douglas was asked to choose between his parents, who he wanted to live with.

Deacon: Okay.

Taylor: The decision had to be made in front of a judge, like official.

Deacon: Um, wait a second, you’re not telling me that he decided to live with thomas, right? And no offense.

Taylor: A little offended. Um, no, he chose steffy.

Deacon: What?

Brooke: Yeah, he moved in with steffy and finn today.

Deacon: Poor hope.

Hope: I miss douglas so much already.

Liam: Yeah, me too.

Hope: And I wish beth were here.

Liam: I– I thought, uh, we agreed that having her at her friends was probably best for today.

Hope: No, I know. I just…

Liam: Ah, yeah, yeah. Hey. I’m really proud of you. How you handled yourself today. And I know that leaving that boy at steffy’s, probably one of the hardest things you’ve ever had to do.

Hope: Yeah.

Steffy: Kelly and hayes will be so excited to see you.

Douglas: I know it’s asking a lot, maybe too much, but I feel at home here and I really love aunt steffy.

Finn: Well, she really loves you too.

Douglas: Probably seems weird I’d ask to live here. There was such a tug of war between my mom and dad, who to live with. Figure it’s better for them and me to not have to choose between them. I hope you understand and I hope you don’t mind.

Steffy: No, not at all.

Finn: You’re always welcome here, douglas. All right, we’re all family. Should we go find those binoculars?

Douglas: Yeah.

Finn: Yeah, come on.

[ Steffy sighing ]

[ Knocking on the door ]

Thomas: Hey.

Steffy: Thomas, what are you doing here?

Thomas: Like you have to ask. My son lives here now, which basically means I will be too. She found it.

Deacon: I just don’t understand. Why would douglas–

Taylor: Well, think about it. This is a tough situation for a kid to be in the middle of a custody battle. You know, douglas just chose neutral territory instead of having to choose one parent.

Deacon: Okay, but this is terrible. I mean hope adores that boy. He’s a son to her in every single way that matters. And now what? She’s just supposed to give him up? Let steffy raise him?

Taylor: For now, yeah. You know, deacon, this is confusing for everyone.

Deacon: You know, it occurs to me that this is exactly the kind of situation that normally would have the two of you at each other’s throats.

Brooke: We have a new normal.

Taylor: Yes, we do. We do. We’re just sticking together.

Brooke: Determined to keep harmony in our families.

Taylor: Family. Singular.

Brooke: Mm. Family!

Taylor: Family!

Deacon: Oh, god.

Liam: Hey, we can, um… we can bring that over to douglas tomorrow.

Hope: Okay.

Liam: Hey, we’re gonna get through this. It’s not forever.

Hope: I hope not. It’s just, it’s hard not to worry with him so out of reach.

Liam: I know, but he’s in steffy’s hands which we know are capable.

Hope: Look, I know steffy is such an amazing mother, she’s loving and nurturing, but… you know, she’s also a sister and you know, if she’s not careful with thomas then–

Liam: She will be, she better be.

Hope: But you heard thomas. It’s almost like he views this as– as an opportunity, like douglas being at steffy’s gives him some sort of advantage and it just… I don’t know, it just– it makes me nervous.

Steffy: Thomas, douglas just got here. Why don’t you give him some time to adjust?

Thomas: Um, where is he anyway?

Steffy: He’s upstairs with finn. They’re… look, this is a big day for douglas and I’m trying to make this as stress free as possible.

Thomas: Wait, are you saying that somehow, I would stress him out? Steff, I love him, I’m his father.

Steffy: This is a complicated situation.

[ Steffy sighing ] Douglas chose to live with me. Not you, not hope.

Thomas: I know it was hard on him, putting him in that position, having to make that kind of decision. I don’t know how he even did it. And yeah, it hurt me. It did. At first, knowing he wanted to live with you, not with me. But now, that I’ve been thinking about it, it’s like it’s not that bad. He’s living with you, my sister. That means I get to see him whatever I want.

Steffy: Except you can’t, thomas. That’s not how it’s gonna be.

Thomas: What are you saying, steff? You’re gonna keep me away from my son? (Vo) red lobster’s finer points of fun dining:

Hope: Seeing douglas’s room like that. It feels too quiet now. I mean, douglas should be asking us what’s for dinner right now and cracking jokes, making beth laugh. I already miss hearing him running all around this cabin and even that awful ding from that video game of his.

Liam: It’s coming back, all of it. The footsteps, the laughter, the stupid ding. It’s coming back, I promise.

Hope: I just need to believe steffy’s promise, you know, that she’s gonna keep him safe.

Liam: She will, she will. Especially from thomas.

Steffy: Thomas, do you realize how complicated this is for me? I was thrust into this role. I didn’t ask for this, caring for your son, but I am, I’m doing it. Part of that means I’m setting boundaries.

Thomas: Boundaries? Come on, steff.

Steffy: You’re the one who screwed up, thomas. It affected douglas. There are consequences to that! And one of those consequences is douglas choosing to live with me.

Thomas: I know I made mistakes and I hurt douglas and that– that– that pains me. But the best thing for our relationship is for me to get to spend time with him. I’m his father, he loves me.

Steffy: I know that, but this isn’t gonna be fixed overnight. Just be patient and trust that I’m doing everything in my power to make sure douglas feels happy and safe. I also made a promise to hope too.

Thomas: Wait, what does hope have to do with this?

Steffy: Hope’s douglas’s mother.

Thomas: And I’m his father. Okay, I just, I want to be with my son.

Steffy: I know you do, but at the moment, I am obligated to protect him.

Thomas: From me?

Steffy: I know you and douglas could have a rock solid relationship again. I just need you to work through your issues.

Thomas: I– I have apologized over and over again, steff. I’ve been kicked out of the family. I’ve been kicked out of the company. I’ve– now, I’m being kicked away from my relationship with my own son. I thought you were gonna be on my side, but instead, you’re like you are at work, you’re the ceo there, you’re the boss. So, you’re gonna come in and ceo my relationship with my son.

Finn: Thomas, do not speak to my wife like that.

Steffy: How’s douglas? Is he–

Finn: He has his headphones on, he’s upstairs. He’s fine.

Thomas: This conversation’s between me and my sister.

Finn: You don’t get to barge into our house and give orders and the sooner you understand that and respect that, the better off you’re gonna be. You don’t want to cause a scene and upset douglas even more. I think it’s best you leave.

Thomas: Okay, so I’m his father. He’s living here now. I haven’t been able to see his room or tell him that I love him and you’re asking me to leave?

Steffy: Like finn said, I don’t think that you want to create a scene or upset douglas.

Thomas: I am not going to allow you or finn to keep me away from my son.

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B&B Transcript Thursday, February 16, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[ Relaxing music ]

Liam: Hey, did you get any sleep last night?

Hope: Today’s the day we’re losing douglas.

Liam: We’re not losing him. He’s just staying at steffy’s for a little while.

Hope: He belongs here with us, liam. You, beth and I, we’re his family. And the fact that he chose to go live with steffy… it hurts.

Liam: Yeah, I know.

Hope: But I won’t let him see it because I don’t want to burden him with my pain. So…

Liam: That’s why you’re a great mom. And it is that love by the way, that’s gonna bring him home.

Steffy: I spoke to hope earlier, I guess douglas is eager to move in. She and liam want to drop him off today.

[ Finn exhaling ] Look, I know it’s sooner than expected and I said that I needed to talk to you first.

Finn: Is this really what you want?

Steffy: What I want is for douglas to be a carefree little boy. I want him to feel safe and happy. He doesn’t feel that way with thomas and for whatever reason, he doesn’t feel that way with hope either. Maybe he just needs a little break.

Finn: Well, could you blame him with everything that that kid has been through? Starting with having thomas as a father.

Thomas: Hey, granddad.

Eric: Thomas. All right, you’re here. What would you like to talk about?

Thomas: Well, first I’d like to thank you for seeing me. I’m painfully aware that I am persona non grata here. But I’d like an opportunity to make things right with the family.

Eric: You want another opportunity? Another chance?

Thomas: I know I let you down.

Eric: Yeah, you did. But my life wasn’t so affected by that. Ridge, brooke’s, taylor’s, steffy’s, douglas’S. Those are the lives that were turned upside down by what you did. You want another chance, you should be asking them.

Thomas: Look, I want to repair every single relationship that I’ve hurt, but none more than with my son. Douglas is the most important thing in the world to me.

Steffy: You are absolutely right, thomas has disappointed us so many times. No wonder douglas doesn’t want to live with him.

Finn: Yeah, and I get that. Why not choose to stay where he is? In his own house with his own family. Why does douglas want to stay here?

[ Phone ringing ]

Steffy: Hold on. Hope, hey, hey, what’s– what’s going on?

Hope: Douglas is just packing up a few more things and then we will head over to your place shortly if that’s okay?

Steffy: Yeah, yeah, finn and I will be waiting. Are you all right?

Hope: Not really.

Steffy: I know this must be hard for you. Forget the legalities of it for now, okay, just keep telling yourself this is temporary. When the novelty wears off, douglas is gonna want to go back to you, liam and beth.

Hope: Yeah, that’s what I’m praying for. Um, yeah, well, we’ll see you soon.

Liam: Hey, heard some of that. Think of it this way, douglas needs space, steffy’s his aunt, she’s gonna take great care of him. He’s gonna have a good time with her and finn.

It’s the most wonderful

time of the year.

Eric: So douglas has chosen to live with steffy and finn? I did not see that coming.

Thomas: Yeah, none of us saw that coming, including steffy and finn. I can’t say that I’m not hurt.

Eric: No, I’m sure, I’m sure. It can’t be easy for hope either.

Thomas: No, she’s, uh… she’s devastated.

Eric: Did douglas say why he chose to live with steffy and finn?

Thomas: He has fun over at their house? You know what? As– as mature as that kid is, and he’s wise beyond his years, he’s still a kid, you know, that’s still what he is and so he wants to have fun. Can’t blame that, especially after all of the adult drama he was drug into, courtesy of yours truly.

Eric: So you’re saying that you’re okay with this new living arrangement?

Thomas: I wouldn’t say I’m okay with it. But you know the more I think about it… I am– I am starting to see that it could be a benefit? I mean, steffy’s my sister and that means that I’ll have full access to my son.

[ Steffy sighing ]

Steffy: Okay, douglas’s room is ready.

Finn: I’m sure he’s gonna love the view.

Steffy: I just feel awful for hope.

Finn: Look, if it’s what you’ve been saying, douglas is gonna stay here awhile, we’ll make sure that it’s a good bridge for him and eventually he’ll go back home.

Steffy: Yeah.

Hope: Oh, douglas’s book. He’s been loving this. He’s not gonna want to forget it. I can’t believe this is actually happening. He’s leaving the home that we built together as a family and going to steffy’S. It just doesn’t make sense.

Liam: I know.

Hope: Are we doing the right thing? You know, letting him go? I mean should we have fought the judge harder on this? Because I– I really thought he was going to pick us.

Liam: Yeah, I mean he– he told us he would.

Hope: Gosh, he’s gonna be out any minute and I don’t want him to see me like this. Okay.

Liam: Okay.

Hope: Douglas has made his choice and we just– we have to live with it.

Liam: Yeah. Douglas is a human being. He needs– he needs a change of scenery. This too shall pass, I promise.

Hope: Hey, sweetie.

Liam: Hey, you with the suitcase. You uh, you packed already?

Douglas: Yep.

Liam: Nice.

Hope: Except for this.

Douglas: Thanks, mom. Right in the middle.

Hope: I know. Um, so, you ready to go?

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Eric: So douglas is staying at steffy’s?

Thomas: Yeah. And I– I would’ve preferred douglas living with me. Obviously, I still have to win back douglas’s trust and that’s a lot easier if I can actually spend time with him. Have alone time with my son.

Eric: Well, hope has never kept you from seeing your son, has she?

Thomas: Not so far.

Eric: Well, she never would.

Thomas: I don’t– I don’t know about that. I mean look, hope doesn’t exactly trust me. And she also has liam in her ear every second disparaging me. I’m sure every single moment, so.

Eric: No one to blame for that but yourself.

Thomas: I’m just saying that the chances of me winning back my son’s trust are greatly improved with him over at steffy’s

Steffy: What’s going on?

Finn: Oh, nothing.

Steffy: Talk to me.

Finn: Okay, I– I admit I was a little thrown when you told me that douglas was gonna be living with us and I get it and I know that it’s a temporary thing and he’s a great kid. I certainly have no issues with him being here. I’m just wondering how douglas living here might affect kelly and hayes.

Steffy: Our kids love douglas.

Finn: Yeah, but him living here is gonna affect the dynamic of our family, right?

Steffy: Yeah. I mean, we need to be aware of what kelly and hayes are feeling. We need to make sure that they feel secure, that they feel confident. They don’t need to be put out in any way.

Steffy: That’s exactly what makes you such an incredible father. The way you prioritize your children, their needs, the way you protect them. We are so lucky to have you. And now douglas will be too.

Finn: Look, I care about the kid.

Steffy: I know you do. And you know how much I appreciate you. You’re such a great man and I am so proud to be your wife.

Douglas: I don’t want you guys to be sad.

Liam: No sadness. None, we promise. Although, we are gonna miss you a ton.

Douglas: I’ll miss you too. But this isn’t goodbye. I just need a change. It’s gonna be so fun living on the beach, spending more time with kelly and hayes. Maybe finn will even teach me how to surf.

Liam: Yeah.

Hope: I’m sure he would love that.

Douglas: Thanks for understanding.

Liam: Hey, um, you know that none of this works if you’re not happy, right? If you wanted to be somewhere else. It’s not like you’re going out of town, you’re just going to your aunt’s house. And she loves you and she’s gonna take awesome care of you and you’re gonna have a blast.

Douglas: [ Whispering ] Don’t let mommy be sad.

Liam: [ Whispering ] I won’t, I got this.

Hope: Douglas, you know this will always be your home so you can come and visit whenever you want and we’ll be here with open arms.

Liam: She’s right. We love you so much.

Douglas: I love you too. Especially you, mommy.

Hope: Oh. Hi. You know I will always love you, okay? Your heart is the beat of life.

Thomas: I’m counting on it. And douglas’s best interest is to have his father in his life. I know that you believe that. That father-son bond, it’s– it’s sacred. It’s it needs to be nourished and maintained.

Eric: I do believe that. Love him, protect him, but don’t manipulate him.

Thomas: I won’T. Look I– I see what happened in those judge’s chambers as maybe a blessing in disguise. He– he didn’t choose to live with me, but he didn’t choose to live with hope and liam either. Douglas chose to live over at steffy’s, in a place where I can come and go as I please and you can trust me, I will be there a lot.

Steffy: Your bedroom is ready, douglas.

Douglas: Awesome. Thanks, aunt steffy.

Steffy: Of course.

Finn: Yeah, well, I can get these for you.

Steffy: Uh, hayes and kelly, they’re out with amelia but they’ll be– they’ll be back soon.

Finn: And they are gonna be really excited to see you.

Douglas: We’re gonna have so much fun. Thanks for letting me stay.

Steffy: You’re always welcome here, but just know your home and life in the cabin, it’s always there for you too if you need it.

Douglas: I know.

Steffy: Okay.

Finn: Well, should we go check out your room? Make sure it will work out for you?

Liam: Oh, cool. I want to see it. Can I come?

Finn: Yeah, come on, let’s all go.

Douglas: I love you, mommy.

Hope: You know I love you too. Now, remember what we talked about, okay? You be on your best behavior and you listen to what aunt steffy and finn have to say, right? Will you do that?

Douglas: I will.

Hope: I know you will because you’re the best. Now, go check out your room. Bye, sweetie.

Liam: Let’s do this.

Steffy: I know this must be hard for you.

Hope: Yeah, my baby just…

Steffy: Douglas needs a break. The novelty will wear off and he’s gonna want to go back to you, liam and beth.

Hope: Yeah. Um, well until then he’ll be here, so, um… I actually– I made a list of all douglas’s favorite foods and things he dislikes and his favorite things to do, so…

Steffy: Okay, thanks.

Hope: And I know it goes without saying but um, just make sure he’s careful around that cliff. Like I get it, you’re in baby mode and he’s– he’s older, he’s more adventurous.

Steffy: I– I know we’re gonna take care of him, don’t worry, okay?

Hope: And just um… watch out for thomas. I get that he’s your brother, but he’s already put douglas through a lot and I just want him to be–

Steffy: Okay, douglas is under my care. I will protect him, like he’s my own, okay? It’s gonna be fine, I promise.

Hope: Okay. Sorry, I’ve just been trying to keep a straight face in front of him this whole time. Um. It’s just hard not to feel rejected because he chose me to be his adoptive mom and we worked so hard to just fill his life with– with love and to make him feel secure and safe. Especially after everything he had been through, all that loss and all of that turmoil. For him to choose not to want to live with us, the family that we have built together. It just… it stinks, that’s all. Uh, like you said, this is just temporary and I have to respect his choice. Yeah, just um, please, please steffy, take care of my son. Please.

Steffy: I will.

Hope: Okay, okay.

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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Finn: Uh– douglas wrote– wrote down your name?

Steffy: Believe me, I am just as shocked as you are.

Finn: Th– this was supposed to be a custody hearing. Thomas convinced the court to let douglas choose who he lives with, so–

Steffy: Yes, and he chose me. Us.

Finn: Is this for real? Steffy, you– your nephew’s very sweet, I know he loves spending time here with kelly and hayes, but–

Steffy: Now, he wants to live with us. He wants to be part of our family.

Hope: Steffy? Why did douglas choose steffy? He’s– he’s grown up with us. I’m his mom.

Liam: Yeah. And you always will be. That hasn’t changed, and it’s not going to.

Hope: But that was the entire point of going to court, liam, was to finally–

Liam: I know.

Hope: Get rid of the confusion around where he belongs.

Liam: I know, okay. Just– listen– listen for a second. Things didn’t go our way, but they didn’t go thomas’s way, either. And this isn’t over.

Hope: It’s my fault.

Liam: It’s n– no.

Hope: Mm-hmm.

Liam: It’s not– it’s not your fault.

Hope: Yes, it is.

Liam: Douglas loves you. He loves us. He made that so clear, hope.

Hope: Douglas is still a little boy, and we’re the adults. We’re his parents. I mean, how– how did we agree to let him choose his own guardian?

Liam: It wasn’t your idea to let douglas choose, it was thomas’S. He’s the one who pushed the issue, he’s the one who set up the meeting, and besides– we had a really good reason for being confident douglas would choose us.

Hope: So what? Now this is karmic payback? Punishment for being overly confident?

Liam: N– it’s not– no! It’s not karma, it’s not punishment, it’s just us trusting douglas to know what he needs, that’s it.

Hope: Yeah, well, now we have to trust his aunt to take care of him.

Liam: Yeah! For a little while, though. I me– steffy doesn’t want this. She doesn’t wanna take douglas from us. She told us that.

Hope: Yeah. I know, she was just as stunned as we were.

Liam: Right.

Hope: And I get why she felt like she couldn’t say no.

Liam: Exactly, ’cause it– no– nobody here wants douglas to feel rejected at this moment in his life. That’s why. That’s why steffy agrees. Maybe it is a good idea that he stay with her for a little while.

Steffy: I know it’s shocking.

Finn: No, it’s– it’s– it’s confusing. Douglas has devoted parents. Hope and thomas both wanna raise him.

Steffy: But he wants to live with us.

Finn: Why? What happened? Did thomas and hope get into it at the courthouse?

Steffy: No. No, nothing like that. The things they said were actually quite touching. It’s obvious how much they care about him.

Finn: You know, see, I thought for sure douglas would choose to stay with hope and liam.

Steffy: I– I was certain thomas was giving his son away.

Finn: Well, to you, apparently.

Steffy: Nobody expected this. I know it’s a lot to process. I told douglas that we would talk more, but first and foremost, we need to figure out if this is something we can do. What do you think? How do you feel about douglas living with us?

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a less than full dishwasher?

Liam: Yes, obviously I agree the best place for douglas is here, with us.

Hope: I agree. But steffy clearly doesn’T.

Liam: That’s– that’s not what she was saying, though.

Hope: Yeah, she thinks it’s best if douglas stays with her for a while.

Liam: Yeah, for a while! For a little while. And it’s because none of us want douglas to feel rejected, not because she thinks that you and I aren’t capable of caring for him. Everyb– everybody knows how much he means to us.

Hope: Yeah. But just the fact that he wants to go live with someone else. I mean, why? Why did he choose steffy over us?

Liam: I don’t know.

Hope: Part of me really wants to ask him. But I know how that would come across, and douglas just needs to feel unconditionally loved right now.

Liam: Yeah.

Hope: That doesn’t matter, what he says or does. It– nothing will change that.

Liam: Right. Right. And that– and that we’re his family, and this is his home.

Hope: Yeah. Well, maybe it won’t be. What if it’s not what he wants? I mean, we only just got him back, liam.

Liam: Th– this isn’t permanent, it– it’s– it’s just that we’re all blindsided by it, and there’s a lot to sort out.

Hope: Well, the priority needs to be douglas.

Liam: Yeah.

Hope: No, but we need to do what’s best for him.

Liam: Yeah. And you know something? Steffy feels exactly the same way. She– she loves douglas, but she didn’t walk in to court thinking she was gonna walk out his guardian.

Hope: Look, I– I understand that steffy is in a difficult position. I mean, no one wants douglas to feel abandoned or unloved, but at the same time, does that really mean that we just have to blindly go along with whatever he wants?

Steffy: Should have seen douglas’s face, asking if I didn’t want him here.

Finn: I get it, steffy, okay? It’s just… this is not a simple decision.

Steffy: I told him that. I tried to explain. But I was completely caught off guard. Thankfully, the judge and liam took douglas out, so hope, thomas and I could talk.

Finn: How did hope take it?

Steffy: She was beside herself.

Finn: I bet.

Steffy: At first, she wanted me to say no, but then she realized what this could do to douglas, how it’d make him feel. And as his mother, she doesn’t want to cause him any pain.

Finn: Even if that meant letting him go?

Steffy: She agreed to let douglas decide. I’m not saying she deserves this. She’s devastated.

Finn: Well, I’m sure she was certain that he would pick her.

Steffy: I don’t know why he didn’T. There must be a reason. My gut says, “trust that.” But I needed to talk to you first because this isn’t just my decision. So, what do you think? I know it’s a lot. Totally unexpected.

Finn: Look, douglas is a great kid, and I hate that he’s having to make these grown up decisions, and that his dad has put him in this awful position. Again. But this– this isn’t about douglas needing a place to stay, okay? We would be putting ourselves and our family right in the middle of his parents’ drama. Steffy, we have been through so much. And thankfully, we are okay. We are healthy. We are secure. And I am incredibly grateful for that. I was– I was just telling my mom how blessed I feel. And how you, kelly and hayes are everything that I could have ever wanted.

Steffy: I feel the same way.

Finn: Well, I don’t want anyone or anything to disrupt that again.

Steffy: So, you’re saying having douglas here, that could disrupt things–

Finn: Uh, uh, uh, no– douglas, he is a sweet, sweet little boy, and I love having him around, and I know how much kelly and hayes love having him. But he’s not our son. And he’s not alone in the world. This– this isn’T… like when he lost his mom, and hope stepped up and adopted him. Douglas has a stable home. All right? He has devoted parents. And he has thomas. He isn’t a perfect father, but hope and liam more than make up for that. So tell me you understand, tell me you hear what I’m saying.

Hope: Why? Why did I listen to thomas? What– what on earth was I thinking?

Liam: Hey, I know– I know hindsight is 20/20, but you’re talking about this as if it was a gamble. It was not a gamble. Douglas told us he would rather live with us and beth.

Hope: Oh, beth. How are we going to explain this to her? She views douglas as her brother.

Liam: Yeah, and– and kelly is her half-sister. They don’t live together, but they couldn’t possibly be any closer.

Hope: Except he won’t be here. Liam, you know it won’t be the same. And beth, she is so attached to him. You know she’s going to be devastated if he leaves here again. It was already so hard, having to explain to her why douglas was over at eric’s, and we had to keep reminding her that it was just temporary, only this time, it might not be. It feels like our family’s getting torn apart.

Liam: Hey. Hope. Can you look at me? Please, look at me. Nothing is getting torn apart. Douglas could be on the moon and he’d be just as connected to us. That is– that is family. That’s what family means.

Hope: Beth and douglas are children. And they need to feel secure. They need to feel safe, and they need to feel protected, and what have we told them? We told them that harm would never come to our family.

Liam: We– harm will not come to our– that’s not what this is. Wha– this is us feeling unprepared. It was a surprise, right? And there’s a lot to sort through. That’s– that’s all this is.

Hope: Yeah, well you heard the judge. She wants us to go along with what douglas asks.

Liam: Yeah, I know, but you– you also know that she knows this is more complicated than packing a suitcase.

Hope: Can’t even think about that. Going into his room and not seeing him there. Not being able to hear him reading beth a bedtime story. No more new projects on the table, or muddy shoes at the door. Douglas going to live with steffy just feels like it’s creating this giant hole, not only in our family, but in my heart.

Liam: I know.

Steffy: I will never take

you, our love, and our family

for granted…

because honestly, I am–

I didn’t really believe in–

in miracles, until today.

Seeing you there

at the church.

Did you know that you were

coming back to me

and our family?

I love you.

Both: I love you.

Finn: I love you so much,

steffy. Forever.

[ Both murmuring ]

[ Steffy sighing ]

Steffy: Kelly and hayes fell asleep watching a movie. They’re in bed now.

Finn: I could have helped.

Steffy: Oh, no. It was– it was easy. I hear you regarding the whole douglas situation. I get it.

Finn: Look, and– and I sympathize with douglas, having thomas as a father.

Steffy: I do believe thomas wants to do better.

Finn: Hun, douglas isn’t ready to give him that chance yet.

Steffy: I think that’s one of the reasons douglas looks up to you. The compassion he feels. You’re the kind of man people look up to. Trust.

Finn: Well, I’m glad I can be that for him.

Steffy: Can’t be surprised that he wants to spend time with us.

Finn: Yeah, but living here, that’s– that’s different.

Steffy: But we said he’s always welcome.

Finn: And he is. It’s just, steffy, we are not his parents.

Steffy: But he can rely on us. I– I’m not saying he can’t count on hope, or– or liam. He can. And he loves them with all his heart. And despite everything thomas has done to mess up their relationship, I know douglas loves him too. I just feel like it’s a lot. Maybe he– maybe he needs a break.

Finn: Break?

Steffy: Yeah. Okay. What if douglas lives with us temporarily? He’s a little boy, he’s gonna miss his mom. And once he gets it out of his system, he’s gonna want to go back home. So, what do you think? Are you willing to open up our family to douglas for a little while? Nexgard is the flea and tick protection Douglas is s feels heard.

Finn: You wanna let douglas stay for a while?

Steffy: I suggested it to hope so douglas feels heard. Hey, once he realizes he wants to go home, he can. We would have to meet with the judge again to straighten everything out. Just, douglas is such a sweet, innocent little boy. I don’t want him to feel rejected or unwanted. I’m not saying he’s gonna live with us permanently. We don’t have to decide tonight. We can sit with it. Think it over, and if you wanna meet with thomas, hope, and liam, we can. You have a big, loving, generous heart. I know there’s room in there for douglas, too.

Hope: I get it, I get it. Douglas doesn’t want to be fought over.

Liam: I don’t think it’s that. I think it’s more that he doesn’t want to hurt you or his dad.

Hope: All right, liam, we’re the adults here. We’re the ones who should be taking care of him. He shouldn’t be worrying about us.

Liam: I know, but… it’s douglas. You know how he is.

Hope: So what, he thinks he’d just be happier living over at steffy’s, and more secure?

Liam: I, uh, well– I, you know, he’s been spending a lot of time over there. Maybe he just feels comfortable.

Hope: Liam, this is his home.

Liam: I’d– hope, I’m not– I don’t want him walking out that door any more than you do. I’m just saying.

Hope: Okay, so then we shouldn’t let it happen.

Liam: No, no. We have to let it happen. We have to. Because we promised him we would respect his decision. We renege on that, he’s never gonna trust us again. And you understand that.

Hope: I understand that. Doesn’t mean I have to like it, or that makes it any easier.

Liam: I know, I know. But think of it this– may– maybe, maybe steffy’s thought here is– is a good one, which is you think long term, he comes over to her place, he has like a little mini-vacation at aunt steffy’s, it’s like party time, right? We see how he likes it. But he’s still a kid. And in a few weeks, he’s gonna get homesick, and he’s gonna want to come back.

Hope: Only what if he doesn’t? What if he doesn’t want to? What if he stays, liam? It could be just like the hearing all over again, where we assume we know the outcome. And then, it backfires. Like, liam, uh– douglas is just as much a part of me as beth is, and I know I didn’t give birth to him, but I love him just as much. He is my child in every way that counts, and… I can’t lose him. He’s our son, and– and I can’t lose douglas. I can’T.

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Y&R Transcript Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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Sharon: And look at that one.

[ Both laugh ] What a clever idea for a scavenger hunt. And faith just loves this. Moses knows how to keep her guessing.

Nick: The kid went all out. He’s making us old-timers look bad in the romance department.

Sharon: [ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ] You know, this time last year, they both were coming to us for ideas on what to get each other. And I know you had a few romantic tricks up your sleeve back in the day. So, moses learned from the best.

Nick: He sure did.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Hey, uh, thanks for the coffee and the conversation. I got to go. Vick is beckoning me.

Sharon: Oh, okay. Well, you better get going then.

Nick: Yeah. Hey, and tell moses to lighten up. He’s, uh, making the rest of us look bad.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] Oh. Sally. You literally just missed nick, but I can go run out and catch him.

Sharon: Uh, actually, I’d rather you didn’T.

Lily: Hi.

Daniel: Hey.

Lucy: [ Chuckles ] Are you preemptively stalking me? ‘Cause I feel like you get to places before I do.

Daniel: Yeah. No, it’s probably more like, um, great minds?

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Great minds. Happy valentine’s day?

[ Laughs ]

Daniel: [ Sighs ] Happy valentine’s day.

Lily: Yeah.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ] Well, here’s to flowers and candy and all the lucky lovers out there in the world. Hmm.

Nikki: I’m finally back. The planning committee meeting went very well tonight, and the genoa city bicentennial celebration is going to be the social event of the season. Everybody’s gonna want an invitation.

Victor: Yeah.

Nick: Darling?

Victor: What, dear?

Nikki: You seem lost in thought. What is it? Has something happened? …Will remain radioactive for years to come.

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Lily: Yeah, I didn’t think that my pep talk earlier magically fixed everything for you.

Daniel: It actually did help. You know, I’m trying to look at the situation without any anger I felt towards my mother for getting involved in the first place.

Lily: That’s good. That’s good. I mean, there’s no point being angry with her. It’s not gonna solve anything.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. You know, you said earlier that there might be some angle i could work to try and get things back on track with heather and lucy. Right now, I’m just trying to stop thinking with a wounded heart, you know, pick up all the pieces of the puzzle and put them back together, but… it’s really hard to let go of the hurt.

Nick: Wow, I guess society’s going all out for valentine’s day.

Victoria: Yeah. Looks like we’re both in for a big night of romance and passion.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Hey, what’s going on with you and dad?

Victoria: I’m increasingly concerned at our father’s single-minded determination to bring adam back into the family and into the family company.

Nick: What’s he done now?

Victoria: Well, he told me that he was gonna give adam control of tucker’s empire if and when we get our hands on mccall unlimited. And he intentionally omitted that detail when he brought me on board for this takeover.

Nick: Yeah. I had a feeling dad’s plans for tucker’s company had something to do with adam. But the good news is, it doesn’t seem like dad’s looking to give adam your job. Look, if he’s gonna run tucker’s company, who cares? Doesn’t affect us whatsoever. It gives our brother something to focus on other than us.

Victoria: And sally, right?

Sally: Thank you for offering to track him down, but nick and I were together earlier, and I’m trying to keep this relationship from becoming all-consuming.

Sharon: I understand.

Sally: Yeah. I was just feeling a little restless, and I thought maybe some crisp night air and a hot tea might calm my nerves.

Sharon: So, what’s got your nerves so on edge?

Sally: It’s just that everything seems a little up in the air for me right now. Chloe and I have a chance of securing chancellor-winters for our new company as our first client. Jill seems interested, but that’s mainly thanks to nick.

Sharon: Oh. What did nick do?

Sally: He helped jill with some concerns that she had about my past, but he’s encouraging her to see that I’ve turned over a new leaf.

Sharon: And how are things between you and nick now?

Sally: Things are really good.

Sharon: Well, I’m really happy to hear that because that’s exactly what nick deserves — true, uncomplicated, stress-free happiness.

Sally: I really admire how close you guys have remained over, you know, the last few years. It’s rare between exes.

Sharon: Well, there’s no grand secret or magic behind it. We share children together. That’s a large part of it.

Sally: Yeah. I think it’s deeper than that. I mean, it’s pretty clear how close you two are. And, I mean, I’ve learned enough about your history to know some of what you guys have been through.

Sharon: Is there something that you want to ask me?

Sally: [ Sighs ] What happened? Why didn’t it last?

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Lily: You know what I think you should do? I think you should take a step back. You’re getting too lost in your emotions.

Daniel: Hmm. Any advice on how to do that?

Lily: I mean, think about the times in your life when things seemed hopeless and you found a way out.

Daniel: I gotta get out of here before it’s too late. I gotta get far away. You know, maybe I can go see my dad in europe or something, or — or maybe I can go to africa or — I don’t know — india, anyplace, anyplace that these people can’t get to me.

Lily: I’ll go with you.

[ Exhales sharply ] I don’t know why I just said that.

Daniel: Maybe because you’re a real friend.

Lily: I care about what happens to you.

Daniel: You don’t know how much that means to me, hearing that someone else cares.

Lily: I just wish that there was something I could do that — that is real to help you.

Daniel: Your hand touching my hand — that’s real. That’s real, and — and if i have to go away to prison or i have to run away from here… I’m gonna remember this moment right here, how this feels, you holding my hand.

Lily: Everything’s gonna be fine. You are going to get through this, I promise.

Daniel: I wish that I could believe you, but I just feel like my life is over.

Lily: No, that’s not true. It’s not. It’s not true. I don’t know how… but somehow I’ll help you.

Daniel: [ Exhales sharply ] You know, you were the one that got me through some of my darkest times.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: The problem is that victoria cannot — she doesn’t understand my vision for the family. She doesn’t understand what i want to do with adam. I so want them to get along. I want my family to get along. Okay? And she cannot look beyond her own animosity towards him. It really — it upsets me to know that my children are at odds with each other all the time.

Nikki: Darling, I think perhaps you have misinterpreted the issues between those two.

Victor: Well, in what way?

Nikki: Victoria is not threatened by adam. She is wary of all the chaos he creates — for very good reason. From the first day he arrived in genoa city, he has done nothing but jump from one desperate situation to the next. He has proven that he can’t go very long without creating some kind of drama.

Victor: Okay, but — but I’m now trying to put a stop to all that.

Sharon: Well, victoria is very protective of newman’s success.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: The legacy that you created, the legacy that she was groomed to honor.

Victor: Okay, and she’s doing a damn good job of it.

Nikki: Exactly. So, since she is the head of the company, it is up to adam to win

her over, not the other way around. He has to prove to her that he can put the company and the family above his personal grievances. But, frankly, I don’t see that happening any time soon.

Sally: I’m sorry. I know what happened between you and nick in the past is none of my business. I cannot believe I even asked.

[ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Relax. I don’t mind talking about it, if you really want to know. Nick and I have made peace with our history, and I suppose we’re fairly open about it.

Sally: Well, I have to admit, I am curious.

Sharon: Well, nick was my first true love. And I was his. We met when we were teenagers, and from the start, we faced a lot of challenges. We struggled through more than any young couple should have to endure. But we were forced to grow up a lot together. And we had to learn the skills of forgiveness, patience, and understanding. And that’s the reason why our bond is still so close today.

Nick: Look, I already told you this. We’re not talking about sally. I’m out of here.

Victoria: No, no, no, wait! Sit back down. I promise I won’t say anything about her.

Nick: Well, that was easy.

Victoria: I am giving you, my dear brother, the gift of privacy in your love life on valentine’s day. Happy valentine’s day.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Back at you.

Victoria: Besides, I’ve learned the hard way to not keep touching the hot stove. And who am I to talk after my latest romantic entanglement? You were the only person who stayed with me through that whole disastrous time. And even though you didn’t agree with my choice, you had my back. I want to do the same thing for you.

Nick: Thanks, vick. Your support is exactly what i need right now.

Victoria: So just know if — if there’s anything that you need to share or if you need help with anything, you can come to me. But I know that it has to be your decision, of course. So I’m not gonna push. I’m not gonna prod you for any information.

Nick: Sally’s pregnant. Sometimes, the lows of bipolar depression

Victor: Being a parent never gets any easier, does it? There’s always worry. There’s always frustration, you know?

Nikki: Well, I guess every child comes with their own set of unique challenges. But I think we’ve done pretty good with our kids…

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: …Despite all of the trials and tribulations over the years.

Victor: That is because we have had each other’s back, okay? Ours is the kind of love that they write poems about and sonnets about. What?

Nikki: On that note, there’s something I want to show you.

Victor: Oh.

Nikki: I found this when i was going through some old photos and papers the other day. It’s one of the very first valentine’s day cards you ever gave me.

Victor: Really?

Nikki: I — I just came across it after all these years.

Daniel: You know, a lot of magic came out of all those hard times we were going through back then.

Lily: Yeah. But it wasn’t all hard for us.

Lily: Hey, guys, smoothest smoothies on the beach.

Daniel: What’s up, guys? Smoothest smoothies.

Lily: Hey, smoothest smoothies on the beach! Our smoothies are smooth.

Daniel: Get your smoothie!

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: We had a lot of good times together, didn’t we?

Lily: Yeah, we did. I mean, I wish it were all fun and games. Unfortunately, it wasn’T. But I think what came out of that was a strong and unrelenting love and support for each other.

Lily: Uh, what are you doing here?

Daniel: I thought you could use a friend.

Lily: Well, it seems like I’m not the only one. You want to talk about it?

Daniel: [ Sighs ] You got enough problems. You don’t need to hear mine.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] No. Please tell me. It will help take my mind off my own. Besides, I would like to help if I can.

Daniel: I know where — where daisy — I know where my baby is.

Lily: And now look at us. We’re still friends. We’re working together.

Daniel: [ Sighs ]

Lily: I mean, some of our best memories got me through some really, really tough times.

Daniel: Hmm. Well, we’ve had a major impact on each other.

Lily: Mm-hmm. I don’t think I told you this, but you’re a big part of why i am who I am today. Our friendship has definitely been an anchor for me.

Daniel: Yeah, I can’t take all the credit for that.

Lily: No. It’s true. What do you mean? You’re a great friend. You’re a great dad. You are. And I really believe that you have so many years of love and happiness to look forward to with your family.

Daniel: Well, I wish I could be sure about that.

Sally: Well, I knew you and nick had a long history together, but I guess I never realized how deep it actually went. No wonder you’re so protective of him. You probably think I’m not good enough.

Sharon: You know, nick and i have always been a great support system for each other. He was even my late husband’s best man in our wedding, and he was the one who stood unrelentingly by my side as i grieved for his death. And I don’t know how I would have gotten through any of that without him. So, yes, I guess I am very protective of him.

Sally: I get it.

Sharon: And I look at you, sally, and I see, you know, that spark, that fire in you. And from what I know about your past, I initially thought that you and adam were a perfect match, but now I see someone who has apparently learned from her mistakes. And I have to give you credit for trying to do better.

Sally: Well, thank you.

Sharon: All of that is so important and so admirable. I know that finding and bringing out the strengths in someone is one of nick’s strong suits. But I know that he can be kind of impulsive when it comes to romance. I’m not saying that to be discouraging. It’s just a fact to consider.

Victoria: You’re going to be a father again?

Nick: Or an uncle.

Victoria: Adam?

Nick: She and, uh, adam got together a couple months ago. It was like one last fling to see if there were any sparks left. Technically, she didn’t cheat on me. You know, everything was in flux with our relationship and then also her and adam’s, and… it just happened.

Victoria: And then what?

Nick: It was the end of their relationship. To sally’s credit, she was completely honest with me. Then when she definitively ended things with adam, I just — I just let it go. But then this happened.

Victoria: Are you okay?

Nick: Honestly, no, I cannot stand the idea of this baby being adam’S. It’s like sage and christian all over again. I guess this time I at least knew it from the beginning.

Victoria: Well, tell me something. Is this baby’s paternity a deal maker or a deal breaker? How do you really feel about sally? Unless you treat dandruff regularly,

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Nick: Honestly, I’m not sure. I mean, with everything that’s going on, she is an element in my life that makes me smile all day long.

Victoria: And you felt that way before you found out about sally’s pregnancy and the paternity issue?

Nick: Yeah. I mean, I was getting very fired up about what was growing between us, you know? It was refreshing and different.

Victoria: Well, clearly you — you feel very deeply for her.

Nick: I really do. And with a baby on the way, i can’t help but feel even more invested.

Victoria: Will that hold true even if the baby’s not yours?

Sally: Well, I know that even after everything the two of you have been through, nick kept coming back to you.

Sharon: Yes. Um, nick and I did reunite a few times over the years. But if you’re worried that that will happen again, you shouldn’t be. Nick and I are in different places now.

Sally: How so?

Nick: Well, I guess I’m ready for a journey of self-discovery. I think I’ve been building towards that since i successfully battled cancer.

Sally: And nick stood by you through all that, too, didn’t he?

Sharon: Nick was part of a wonderful support team that included rey and mariah and faith and several other people. But now I have to wonder — what is it you’re really trying to find out? Are you looking for some kind of confirmation that nick will stand by you in sickness and in health? Are you facing some kind of medical problem?

Sally: No, I’M… I’m not sick. I’m pregnant.

Victor: I remember this card. All I wanted you to know was how much I loved you.

Nikki: Well, that card said it all. And it’s really stood the test of time. The words resonate just as they did then.

Victor: I adore you. And I always knew that we would defy the odds, you know?

Nikki: Oh, yeah?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Well, I seem to remember both of us having eyes for others from time to time.

Victor: Well, stuff happens, you know?

Nikki: Mm.

Victor: That didn’t make any difference to me. I knew my heart belonged to you. I always did.

Nikki: And this is where we have always belonged.

Nikki: We belong to each other, and no one and nothing can change that.

Nikki: Well, I’m not leaving.

Victor: You must leave.

Nikki: I have no place to go. There’s no place I want to go.

[ Inhales sharply ] I love you. And I’m never, ever leaving you again.

Victor: Some people think it’s our destiny to be together.

Nikki: I’ve heard that.

Victor: I shall cherish every day we have together. I shall try to surprise you every day…

Nikki: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: …And express my commitment to you over and over. I shall love you with body, mind, and soul, yesterday, today…for all times.

Nikki: I have lived the most incredible life.

Victor: Come home with me. There’s more to come, you know.

Nikki: Oh, victor. More surprises?

Victor: Sempre, amore mio.

Lily: Look, whatever I can do to help, whatever you need to help get your family back, I am here for you, okay?

Daniel: [ Sighs ]

Lily: Honestly, ’cause I want you to be happy.

Daniel: Thank you. It really does mean a lot to me. Mnh. Oh, my god. I feel like it’s getting colder than it was before. We should, uh, probably get back indoors where it’s warm.

Lily: Yeah.

Daniel: Um…thank you again, you know, for being here for me. You really are the best.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: [ Sighs ] Whew. Let’s do this. Lily, you coming?

Lily: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. I’m right behind you. Having diabetes can raise a lot of questions.

Victor: No matter how hard times were sometimes, we’ve always found our way back to each other, my beautiful, strong, independent, adorable wife.

Nikki: Mm.

Victor: So… this is to… remind you that, no matter what, I didn’t want this day to go by without telling you how much i adore you.

Nikki: Thank you. “To my darling — you are much more than my wife. You’re the light of my life. What would I do without you by my side? Even after all these years, you still manage to take my breath away. I love you. Happy valentine’s day.” Thank you so much, darling.

[ Gasps ] Oh, my god. Victor, what have you done? Oh, my god.

Victor: I’ll put it on you. There we go. There we go.

Nikki: [ Laughs ]

Victor: There we go.

Nikki: Ah.

Victor: There we go.

Nikki: Victor.

[ Sighs ]

Victor: There we go.

Nikki: You didn’t have to do that.

Victor: That’s the one to replace the one that they stole from me in chicago, you know.

Nikki: Oh, but you know we’re eventually gonna get that one back from the police.

Victor: Baby, let it stay in chicago. I want you to wear this here, you know? I want you to be reminded of how much I love you.

Nikki: I love you so much. Thank you.

Nick: If the baby isn’t mine, I don’t know what’s gonna happen. All I can tell you is my feelings for sally haven’t changed.

Victoria: I hope she realizes how lucky she’d be to have you as the father of her child. I am so proud of the compassionate and wise and caring person that you’ve become. I expect nothing less from you, even in the midst of this new relationship and this potentially growing family.

Nick: Thanks, vick. Your support means everything to me.

Victoria: So, what’s next? Have you decided how you’re gonna handle the results of the paternity, either way?

Nick: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I’m just taking things one day at a time. I’ll figure it all out.

Victoria: I know I’m your older sister, but over the years, more often than not, you’ve been there for me. You’ve always had my back. You’ve always looked out for me. I’d like to do the same thing for you, nicholas. I’d like to be able to say to you that I’m happy you’re happy.

Nick: Then just say it.

Victoria: But would it be true? I meanI don’t nt tup nick to feel t

Sharon: Well, I don’t thinkt you need to worry about that with him. You can always count on nick to do the right thing willingly, happily. He loves being a father. It’s a trait that all the newman men have, even though I know that victor doesn’t show it very conventionally sometimes.

Sally: Yeah. I’ve noticed.

Sharon: But I don’t think you need to worry, you know, um, as far as nick goes. With nick as your baby’s father, you two will be in good hands, regardless of what the future holds for the two of you romantically.

Sally: Yeah. No, I know you’re right. I know the newman men tend to be very caring and involved fathers, but not all of them are great partners. And that makes all of this even worse.

Sharon: Well, I can understand how frightened you must be. But nick is the best partner anyone could have on this journey. This will be a newman baby, right? But there’s a chance the newman father isn’t nick.

Music (“I swear”) plays

Sharon: So, this baby is adam’s, not nick’s?

Sally: [ Sighs ] Adam could be the father, but it’s not likely at all. Um, nick knows. Adam’s does not. We will find out the answer very shortly. So, if you could just keep this to yourself, at least until then.

[ Sighs ] I’m really sorry that I — I burdened you with this. I should not have told you.

Sharon: Sally, wait. There’s no judgment here. And your secret is safe with me.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I know how close you are with both nick and adam. So I’m sure this is awkward. And I’m really sorry for putting you in this position.

Sharon: Well, as promised, no judgment. You can trust me.

Nick: Even with all the questions surrounding this situation, vick, I’m very happy, happier than I’ve been in a long time.

Victoria: Alright. Well, then I’m happy for you.

Nick: Thanks. So, here’s the deal. The only people who know about this are now you, me and sally, chloe, and her doctor. So, if you tell mom or dad —

Victoria: Oh, no, you have my complete discretion. I promise. I have your back. I won’t let dad’s obsession with sally or this paternity mess with adam create a new and deeper rift in our family.

Nick: Well, that will only happen if we let it. So we don’t let it.

Daniel: Heather.

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GH Transcript Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

so before we get this ball rolling, I must ask a question that we all know the answer to already, but I’m gonna ask it anyway. Can anyone here show just cause why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

[ Laughter ] Tell curtis that trina might be his daughter. If you do it now before the wedding, it gives you a fighting chance. But if curtis finds out later on his own, you’ll lose him, portia, just like I did. “Speak every man truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” How long have you known? I don’t know anything for sure. But you suspect. Yes. Curtis and portia’s affair would line up with how old trina is.

[ Knock on door ] Evening, grandpa. Know what day it is? Does it matter? They’re all the same in this hellhole. Of course it matters. It’s only the most romantic day of the year. Happy valentine’s from meemaw. But don’t worry. That’s not your only gift. Chocolate-covered strawberries? Oh, no. Something much sweeter. A way out of here for the four of us. Well, at least there weren’t any cows this time.

[ Chuckles ] It was definitely an improvement from the ride to the b&B. It was. We just got to keep you on the left side of the road. You mean the wrong side of the road. Not in england. I haven’t noticed that you have offered to drive yet. Cause I haven’T. You noticed that? Yeah? Then why don’t you keep your mouth zipped, falconeri? Alright, fair enough. Well… so, do you think this is the place? Well, it’s worth a shot, right? What if maggie isn’t even a drinker? Then hopefully someone who knows her is a drinker. Let’s go.

[ Mid-tempo music plays ] Welcome. Can I help you? Uh, yeah, we’re counting on it. Silence.

[ Chuckles ] That’s what we like to hear — or not hear, as the case may be. Now, as per tradition, I will pose the same question to you. Curtis, portia, do either of you know of any reason why you should not be joined in holy matrimony? More silence. Okay. Um, let’s get these two hitched. Man: Whoo-hoo!

[ Light laughter ]

Will you, portia,take curtis as your husband, to love, comfort, and honor him, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, as long as you both shall live?

[ Sniffles ] I will. And will you, curtis, take portia as your wife, to love, comfort, and honor her, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live? I will. And to the family and friends, will you promise to do your best to support portia and curtis in their new union? Together: We will. Yes, we will! You hear that? Surrounded by love and support. You’re truly blessed. Warning — what I have might be contagious. Diagnosis? Very bad case of second-guessing myself. Mm. Well, I think I’ll take the risk. I see someone’s been drawing comfort from the good book. Trying to, anyway. Not much success. I just hate all these unanswered questions. Such as? Am I doing the right thing staying away from the wedding? Or is hiding out here just plain cowardly? Okay, well, stella henry is no coward. You love your nephew and you want him to be happy. Two things we have in common. I made it by myself in arts and crafts. They wouldn’t let me use scissors, of course, so I… had to improvise.

[ Laughs ] Oh, you’re all heart. Don’t you forget it. You’re gonna owe me huge when we blow this joint. Speaking of “we,” who’s the fourth?

[ Scoffs ] Esme’s baby. Duh. You’re really gonna have to work on your grandfathering skills when we hit the road. We’ll have plenty of time for that. Sounds like you have it all figured out. Down to the very last detail. And our daughter’s on board? You know, you never even mentioned how beautiful the d– esme doesn’t know… does she? Two of your finest ales, please. Well, that’s a matter of opinion, isn’t it? Uh, yeah. Sure is. Yours. Alright, then. Two of my favorite ales… okay. …Coming right up. -Excellent. -Thank you. So, what brings you to my little village? Certainly not on any of those fancy tourist sites. No, actually, we are drawn to, like, out-of-the-way places, the kind of towns you can get lost in. Oh. Mm. Well, then you’ve come to the right spot. Hmm. Wow. That was fast. Thank you. Yes, cheers. Cheers, baby. Mm-hmm. Mmm. Oh, that’s great. That is delicious. I’m glad you like it. Yeah. Is there anything else I can help you with? Uh, you know, now that you’ve asked, uh, we’re — we’re looking to find a friend of a friend. Mm-hmm. Well, that might be easier to do if this friend of a friend had a name. Oh, uh, yeah, uh, maggie. Maggie fitzgerald. Curtis and portia would like to say a few words to each other. Curtis, why don’t you start? My love…

[ Sighs ] It’s been a long and winding road with us. First we were together. And then we were apart. Thankfully, now we’re back together. And I don’t doubt that that journey took a toll on us and others. But some of those others have blessed us. And for that, I’m eternally grateful. What I’ve learned about love, it ain’t always pretty. Certainly not easy, but nothing worth having ever is. But this… honey, this is everything. Portia, I vow to love you with all my heart, to give you all I have and all I am to make our lives and the lives of the people we treasure… …better.

[ Chuckles ] This is my vow to you. Laura: Portia? You’re up.

You mentioned a long and winding road. I know it well. I thought that I would be traveling that road with my daughter. And she and my work was all that I would ever need.

[ Voice breaking ] And I was fine with that. But then you came back into my life. And you literally saved my life. And trina’S. And all of a sudden, I-I-I couldn’t imagine a world without you in it. Honey, your courage, your kindness, your conviction, all of it, it — it literally leaves me breathless. No one can make me laugh like you do. Or cry like you do. Hey.

[ Laughs ] No, it’s in a good way.

[ Laughs ] It’s in the best possible way.

[ Exhales shakily ] You just make me want to do and be better. And you have no idea how thankful I am to you for that. Honey, you’re a part of me. And I can’t imagine a world… without you in it. And, um… that’s, um… um… th-that’s why I, um… um… uh… baby, what is it? Uh…

[ Chuckles nervously ] It just feels like we’re damned if we do and we’re damned if we don’T. And I’m terrified that no matter how this plays out, curtis’s heart is gonna be broken either way. Maybe temporarily. But you’re forgetting that curtis loves trina. ‘Course, he might be shocked if it turns out that she’s his daughter. But once that settles — you know your nephew — he’ll be thrilled. Yes, but that blessing comes with a price. He’ll realize that portia’s been lying to him about the possibility for decades. A possibility she didn’t want to face. Portia was looking out for taggert. The man adores trina and has been an amazing father to her. I understand that. Telling the truth had the potential to upend a lot of lives. And then once curtis and portia got back together, trina was going through so much. But m-maybe it wasn’t time then. But — but once they set a date, o-once they decided to join their lives together and — and become a family? I keep praying about this, jordan. But heaven help me, I do not know if prayer is enough. Qu ite the handy one-handed man,aren’t you?

[ Laughs ] Esme will be told when the time is right. Now, can we please just leave the family spats for the road trip? Road trip? Did I stutter? Every law enforcement agency from here to alaska will be looking for us. Yeah, but they’ll be looking for three escaped fugitives, not a happy family cruising in an rv, listening to the radio. Can you picture it? No. Why are you being so negative? Because esme has kind of outgrown a baby seat. Oh. We’ll be needing one of those for the rv. She’s an adult pregnant woman who’s lost her memory. Do you really think she’s gonna let you throw her into the back of an rv? Don’t worry your pretty little head about it. You’re the one who said I’ve already got it all figured out. Then tell me the plan. You can’t be too careful, especially with that detective and his girlfriend trying to track down esme’s nanny. In your condition, I doubt you’re gonna be the one doing the driving. So why don’t you just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride? Maggie fitzpatrick, did you say? No, fitzgerald, and we are — we’re — we’re not here to make trouble for her. No, in fact, just the opposite. We’re trying to find someone she was close to. Maggie was this person’s nanny. Yeah, there was a family in london that she used to work for, and they said that she moved to this village. I do recall a woman who said she once worked as a nanny, but she didn’t call herself maggie. Oh, what was the name? Ah, yes. Marjorie. Do you — do you know where to find her? Oh, not a clue. Marjorie only came here for trivia night on thursdays. You must be awesome at that.

[ Laughing ] Oh, no. I’m awful at trivia. But marjorie was fantastic. A walking encyclopedia, really. But then she stopped showing up, so we figured she’d moved on. Well, maybe she left a clue to where she was going and you didn’t even notice it. Please, this is really important to us that we find her. Why? Because a woman that she once cared for — esme — is in trouble. Esme? Uh, yeah. Esme prince is her name. Did maggie — or, um, marjorie ever mention her? Portia? It’s okay. I’m so sorry. I’m sorry. I-it’s just hitting me all over again that I’m not just marrying you. I am marrying you and your beautiful family. Now they’re your family, too. And mine is yours. And that road of ours, it does not stop here. We travel it, all of us, together. Together.

[ Sighs ] With this ring, I pledge to love you today… tomorrow [Sighs] And always.

[ Chuckles ] With this ring, I pledge all my love. And like this ring has no end, neither does my love for you. Laura: With vows and rings, you have given yourselves to each other. Therefore, by the power vested in me by the state of new york — and with the blessing of all your family and friends — I pronounce you husband and wife. You know what to do.

[ Laughter ] Oh, I certainly do.

[ Cheers and applause ] Oh. Um, I almost forgot. Your valentine’s present. Go on, take it. What’s the catch?

[ Scoffs ] Are you always this suspicious? Yes.

[ Sighs ] It’s my valentine’s gift to you. But just remember, you got to keep it hidden before the big escape. You do recall that I’m supposed to be in a fugue state, unable to speak or move, let alone wield a weapon. But that’s only till we get to the gate. Once we’re outside those walls, you can be your old self again. But if something goes wrong, then I’m caught holding a knife. And you’re caught holding esme’s hand and claiming that I hijacked you. I mean… everyone needs a backup plan, right? Marjorie never talked about her charges. Are you — are you positive? Why so invested in this esme person? She’s in, uh, uh, quite a bit of trouble back in the states. What kind of trouble? The kind that maggie would probably be the key to getting her out of. You know what? Um, look. Look, I-I get it. We showed up out of nowhere. You have absolutely no reason to trust us. But if maggie knew what esme was going through, she would — she would want to help. You sure there’s nothing you can tell us?

[ Piano music playing, indistinct conversations ] Ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the newlyweds, portia and curtis ashford!

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Slow music plays ]

[ Mid-tempo music plays ] Tender and soft as the wind now you’re drifting through my soul there is no one here but the two of us alone gently your words calm my heart to a softer shade of red you touch me with your whisper you make me feel so breathless

Have I told you how much I love you? Portia: Yes. [ Chuckles ]

By your heart have I told you how excited I am to start our lives together? Yes, baby, you have.

[ Chuckles ] Okay.

[ Chuckles ] Am I doing too much? You want me to stop? Never.

I’m breathless I’ve never seen my mom so happy. Well. Those vows. Maybe true love does exist. Yeah. Maybe it does. Everything looks gorgeous, especially the co-owner of the venue. How you holding up? I’m okay. Yeah? Yeah, I’m just, you know — I’m thinking about willow and imagining dancing at her wedding. There still might be a chance of that, so we can’t lose hope. Yeah. Somebody pinch me.

I’m breathless that seals it. I’m awake. I’ve lived long enough to see my son get married.

[ Chuckles ] Uncle curtis looks like he’s on cloud nine. Yeah, and my sister looks stunned. Molly: I know. It’s like she can’t believe the wedding actually happened. Oh. It happened. Those two are destined for a lifetime of bliss. Oh. Thank you. You’re welcome. Watching them, it seems so simple, doesn’t it? Maybe it is. Maybe people just… tend to overcomplicate things. “People”? Yeah. People. To life getting simpler one day. I will definitely cheers to that.

[ Cheers and applause ] Sir, I believe there’s a tradition to uphold. Indeed there is. And I would love to dance with my little girl. I would love it, too, daddy.

[ Both laugh ] Man: How about a dance?

[ Applause ] We love you!

[ Laughter ] It looks like they’re doing the daughter/daddy thing. Should we show ’em what we got? Lead the way.

You know I love you drew: Alright. Looks like we’ve got a father/daughter duo on the dance floor. Everybody, a round of applause for the bride, her father, sterling, as well as the daughter of the bride and her father, marcus. Beautiful.

[ Applause ]

This is true you’re actually making yourself sick over this. It’s just something I take for my blood pressure. Don’t worry. My cardiologist assured me that I’ll outlive all y’all. Hmph. You’d better. ‘Cause in case you didn’t know it, you are indispensable. Cemetery’s full of indispensable people. Let’s talk about something else. Okay. Like what? Oh, have you forgotten what day it is? Enough about curtis’ love life. What’s going on with yours? All you have to do is stay in that chair, look as vacant as the bates motel, and I’ll have you and our daughter out of here and on our way to our new life before the guards even have a chance to realize we’re gone. Ohh. I get misty-eyed just… thinking about it. After all this time, together again — a real, all-american family. It sounds promising. It’s more than promising. It’s a sure thing! Except you’re not accounting for one potential glitch. No glitch. This plan is glitch-free. What if esme refuses to come with us? I mean no offense, but as you pointed out, I’ve never laid eyes on you until tonight. How do I know you’re not the reason that poor girl’s in trouble? You know what? You don’T. Yeah. Unfortunately, you just have to trust us. Maggie fitzgerald was the closest thing that esme had to a friend, and maybe she could tell us something about her family, if she had a mother or a father. Basically, people who would do anything for her. Anything. And we mean anything. I wish I could help you. I truly do. Marjorie could name all of the spice girls faster than lightning. Mel b, mel c, victoria, emma, and geri. That’s impressive. Wow. But I never heard her mention an esme prince.

Always in my heart do you mind if I cut in? Well, now that you’re officially the stepfather, I think it’s only fair. Thanks for the dance. Thank you.

I will stand by you precious cargo. Don’t I know. You look lovely. Thank you.

Turn me away from you so how do you feel? Ooh. Let’s see. Um… mostly elated and grateful, of course, for your beautiful mother… and for absolutely everyone here.

I’ll be by your side but a large piece of that is reserved for you.

Day or night, I’ll comfort you portia. Honey, what’s wrong?

Nothing’s wrong, daddy. Are you sure? I’m just — I’m just getting emotional. That’s all. Okay. The happiest day of your life can do that.

[ Both chuckle ] You know what? We used to be good at at. What? Dancing? Yeah, remember when I used to spin you around at the tan-o and…? Yes, I do. Let’s give it another shot. I know — look, I know it’s hard to have fun with what’s going on with willow and michael and everything. But we got to live life… or what’s the point?

[ Chuckles ] You guys don’t have to babysit me. Go. Dance. Have fun. You might consider taking your own advice. The dance floor is calling. I’m more of an innocent bystander myself than a dancer, so… what he said. Suit yourselves.

[ Glasses clink ] What are you waiting for? Look, I still don’t think you’re good enough for trina.

[ Chuckles ] But… it’s up for her to decide, not me. Just like it’s not up to you to decide who I spend my time with. Got it? Got it. Thank you.

[ Clears throat ] Hey. Hey. Do you have one more in you? Dance, I mean. With you? Yeah, I don’t see anyone else here.

[ Chuckles ] I just — I just thought we wouldn’t pretend to be friends in public anymore. Ohh. I was never pretending. Please tell me you’re not thinking of playing matchmaker. Ohh. Heaven forbid. Look at the mess I made of curtis’ love like. Eh, you’re not to blame for what happened to our marriage. Well, I certainly didn’t help. Then after getting all aflutter about his relationship with portia… eh, she’s good people, stella.

[ Scoffs ] She is! If only portia had been upfront from the start, they could have found out for sure if curtis is or isn’t trina’s father. Yeah, now it’s too late — not to find out, of course, but for it to come out with minimal damage. I see what you’re doing. We were talking about your love life. No, no.

You were talking about it. Message received. I can’t meddle in curtis’ business. I will not be meddling in yours. Well, it’s like the good book says. Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.” “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34. That matthew. He really knew what was up.

[ Chuckles ] He most certainly did. I hate that stella’s missing this. Yeah. Your stepdad seemed pretty bummed about it, too. Wow. That’s so weird to say out loud. Hm? My stepdad. Oh. Curtis is hiding it well, but… I know it’s killing him that stella isn’t here. I know that look. What are you thinking? I’m thinking that it’s wrong that stella’s sitting in her hotel room. Sick or not, she needs to be at this wedding. I’ve been earning esme’s trust ever since she was brought here. Poor thing. She has no one else she can count on. Especially that supposed baby daddy of hers. All he ever did was dump a bunch of papers in her lap and tell her to sign away all her rights. Give me five minutes with that “prince,” and I swear I’ll eviscerate him. Spoken like a true and loving father. For now, just be patient. Let mama take care of everything. And once we’re on the other side of those walls, no one will ever hurt our baby girl again. Well, uh, get out of your hair. Thank you for the beer. Thank you for the generous tip. Yeah, we’ll be staying at mrs. Bletchly’s b&b, so if you can think of anything about maggie that could help us locate her, it’d be fantastic. I’ll make sure to reach out. And in the meantime, you’re welcome here any time. Thank you. Thank you. Have a good night. You, as well.

[ Door opens ] So, uh, what do you think? Same as you. She’s lying through her teeth.

Was a little too friendly, don’t you think? And then she contradicted her, too. She said she didn’t know anything about trivia, and then… and then she rattles off all the names of the spice girls without missing a beat? Yeah. I’m sorry, but that woman knows a lot more than what she’s saying, and it’s not just about trivia. Okay. So, uh… let’s say — what if she was lying? She was. Okay. So what’s the next obvious question? Why? Oh. Esme. I warned you not to go and look up your father. What have you gotten yourself into now? So, you’re on board? I have a choice? Not so much. Once the stars are aligned and esme is with us, we’ll make our escape. It’ll all happen so fast, you won’t even have time to object. Still, no plan is foolproof. So, what if we happen to encounter an unforeseen complication? Then you’ll be the solution. Happy valentine’s day.

[ Chuckles ] Let me throw in just one little wrinkle to the itinerary. I got to hear it first. I just need to make one stop before we take off. I don’t know. What — what more can I say about my friend curtis? Uh, probably a lot. Oh, wow. A lot. That’s a lot of pressure, huh? Marshall: That’s my son. Yeah. How about this? How about — the quality that stands out the most to me when I think of you, when I think of this man — and laura touched on this a little bit during the ceremony — is loyalty. This man right here, he would lay down his life for those that he cares about. And I want you to know that I consider myself very, very lucky to be among them. Curtis and portia… I’m so happy for you guys. I’m j– I can’t wait to see the life that you build together. You’re beautiful inside and out. We all love you, right? -Oh, yeah. -Right. -Oh, yeah. To the best of the best, everybody! Congratulations, curtis and portia!

[ Laughter ] All: To the best of the best!

[ Laughter ] Hmm. Drew! Oh, yeah. Thank you so much. That was perfect, man. We love you, brother. I love you, too, man. I meant every single word. Okay, everybody, don’t go anywhere… ’cause it is the maid of honor’s turn now. Right? -Trina? -Uh-oh. Trina robinson, show yourself. Man: We’re in trouble now. Maybe she’s fixing up her makeup. Where is trina? I know she was excited to give the toast. Where could she be?

[ Knock on door ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

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Steffy: I came here to be thomas’s witness. I never expected this.

Hope: You never expected my son to choose you as his guardian?

Steffy: He isn’t choosing me, hope.

Hope: He was supposed to– to pick someone to live with, either his father or me. You weren’t supposed to be an option.

Steffy: I am just as shocked as you are. But what do you want me to do? Do you want me to reject him?

Hope: Steffy, please. Mother to mother, he’s our child and we need him home with us. His sister needs him.

Steffy: Look, I understand that you’re upset, but my main focus is the well-being of my nephew.

Li: Kelly’s still working on her big project.

Finn: The one she and douglas are doing together?

Li: Mm-hmm.

Finn: It’s– it’s pretty fun having all the kids here. I mean, when it’s our time with kelly, I mean, she’s– she loves having her cousin over.

Li: Douglas is a sweet, patient young man.

Finn: Oh, and a good role model. He and kelly have gotten pretty close these past few months.

Katie: Oh god, katie. Really? All right.

Carter: Oh, I didn’t mean to.

[ Katie squealing]

Katie: I– I thought I locked that door.

Carter: You know, I’ll come back. I’ll come back.

Katie: No, no, no, no. That’s okay. I’m not shy. And besides, you know, turnabout as fair play, how many times have I walked in on you half-naked?

Carter: You trying to be like me now?

Katie: Well, you’re not the only one who works out, you know?

Carter: Yeah, I can see that. So beautiful. Very beautiful.

Carter: So how was your workout?

Katie: Not as good as that kiss. I got outta the shower and I realized that I had left my clothing here. I was really hoping that an hour in the gym might clear my mind.

Carter: Yeah, there’s been a lot going on lately. All that bill, sheila drama.

Katie: Yes. Well, not just that. Brooke told me that hope and thomas are meeting with the judge today.

Carter: About douglas’ guardianship?

Katie: Mm-hmm. Apparently, they are letting douglas choose who he wants to live with.

Carter: That’s huge.

Katie: Yeah. And I just hope for his sake that he chooses to live with hope and liam.

Li: Of course, douglas likes it here. He’s got the ocean. His cousins, kelly and hayes.

Finn: It’s the greatest candy drawer in town. Douglas is a special kid.

Li: Mm.

Finn: I mean, he’s just, he’s gone through so much with caroline dying and thomas being his father.

Li: Bet it makes you appreciate even more the little sweet family you have with steffy.

Hope: You said you think it’s best if douglas stays with you and finn for a while. Do you really believe that?

Judge: All right, folks. I have given you time to discuss, come to terms with the decision, but I have a full daca today. So, this concludes our meeting. Douglas has made his statement.

Hope: But your honor–

Thomas: Yes, steffy and finn weren’t even an option.

Judge: But you agreed upon this process that douglas has the final say. He clearly has chosen to live with his aunt steffy. So, I trust you will figure out how to make this work, or I will have to see you all once again. Excuse me.

Douglas: So, is it okay, aunt steffy? Can I come live with you and finn?

Who’s on it with jardiance?

Carter: Next time, we’re going at it in the gym. You and me.

Katie: Carter! Bad!

Carter: I’m talking about working out.

Katie: Oh, well that would be great, but um, I think it would be a miracle if our schedules actually lined up.

Carter: I’ve been known to work miracles before.

Katie: Have you?

Carter: Mm-hmm.

Katie: Mm. Oh, hopefully, we don’t need a miracle today. And douglas will do the wise thing and stay with hope.

Carter: I can’t imagine him choosing anyone else.

Katie: I can’t imagine it either. I have a feeling this is gonna be a huge setback for thomas.

Carter: Yeah. You’re probably right.

Katie: Maybe it’s a good thing steffy is there as his witness. Because he might need his sister when douglas makes his decision.

Finn: Our life is perfect the way it is. I mean, I honestly wouldn’t wanna change a thing.

Li: You found the right balance.

Finn: Yeah. Kelly and hayes, they’re the driving force and they’re the center of all we do. I mean, every decision we make. Nothing fills me up more than watching those two grow.

Li: This is what I’ve always hoped for. To see my son happy and fulfilled.

Finn: Well, sometimes I just, I can’t believe that this is real. Like this is– this is really my life. I have everything that I would ever want.

Li: Yes. You do.

Douglas: Can I come live with you and your family, aunt steffy?

Thomas: Yeah, but that actually wasn’t even a part of the deal.

Liam: Douglas, you– you are not in trouble. We’re– we’re all just um, a little caught off guard. That’s all.

Thomas: Okay, look, hey, bud. I made some mistakes, you know, and I’m sorry that I ever put you in this position. It wasn’t cool. But I’ll tell you, I love you so much, and I’m always gonna love you. You’re gonna be my number one guy forever.

Hope: Your father loves you, douglas. So do liam and i and your aunt steffy. You have a whole extended family that is going to be there for you no matter what. Okay? We just wanna make sure that… that you’re okay with your decision, that you understand that you would be growing up outside of our home. And it’s just that we, um… we– we wanna be there for you. And it won’t be the same without you.

Liam: I think, um– I think your mom’s just tr– she’s just trying to say that we are really hoping you choose to stay with us. That’s all.

Steffy: Hey, douglas, come here. I am so honored that you chose finn and me. But there’s a– a lot we have to sort out. It’s a really complicated situation. And I know you’re feeling a lot of pressure right now, and you don’t wanna hurt anyone, but your mommy and daddy love you, and they want what’s best for you. So do I. I’m not exactly sure what that looks like right now, but um, know that you are always welcome at my house. We adore having you over, especially kelly.

Douglas: We’re working on a big project. If I’m living there, I can finish it even sooner.

Steffy: And you’ll have plenty of time to work on that solar system. But I think tonight, maybe you should go home with your mommy and liam and we can, uh… we can discuss this later, okay? Okay. Come here. I love you. I love you so much. Hi, I’m karen.

Carter: Now that you’ve worked up an appetite, let me take you to dinner.

Katie: Oh, that sounds good. Yes, let’s do that.

Carter: Okay. Same indian place we went to last week.

Katie: You are reading my mind.

Carter: I can picture it now. You’re ordering the chicken masala then regretting it, then eating my entire plate of curry.

Katie: I did do that, didn’t I?

Carter: You sure did. But I’d share my plate of curry with you any day.

Katie: Because you’re just that sweet.

Carter: You’re pretty sweet yourself. The way you defend your family.

Katie: I don’t know. All this worry doesn’t seem to do anyone any good.

Carter: You care, katie. You really care. And that’s what I admire most about you. You’d do anything for the people that matter. Even bill. You’re fighting against sheila for the sake of his relationship with your son.

Katie: Well, someone’s gotta be the voice of reason because he has lost his mind. It’s like he’s stuck in this deep, deep depression. I mean, I don’t know what else to call it. And as long as he is in my life, which will be forever because he’s the father of my son, I– I have to keep fighting for him.

Carter: But not alone ’cause I got your back.

Katie: Feels good to have you by my side.

Thomas: Oh, I’m glad we all have a chance to speak privately.

Hope: Mom and donna said they’d watched douglas as long as we need.

Liam: Okay, great. Well, how about we start here? Uh, letting douglas choose his own home is a record-setting bad idea.

Thomas: Okay. You think this is what I wanted? I thought that my son was gonna be living with me, not with my sister.

Hope: What were we thinking? Letting a child decide his guardianship?

Thomas: I honestly don’t think it was that bad of an idea. I mean, look, he– he gets to choose who he wants to live with. It’s a 50/50 shot. Either his mother or his father.

Hope: Except now, it’s neither one of us, thomas.

Thomas: Why would I ever have predicted that?

Hope: What does that say about us as parents?

Finn: I’m happy you’re home. My mom says hi, by the way. She left a little while ago. And the kids are watching a movie. So, what happened? How’d it go with the judge? I mean, that had to be uncomfortable for you. This whole process is unusual, am I right?

Steffy: Yeah. Unusual. That’s an accurate description.

Finn: Yeah. It’s just douglas, he’s so young to be choosing who raises him. And I know this was thomas’ idea, but he’s been happily living with liam and hope and this… what’s up? You’re being quiet. Douglas didn’t choose thomas, did he?

Steffy: No, he didn’T.

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Thomas: Well, obviously douglas doesn’t want to be around any of us.

Liam: You know, at this point, I don’t blame him. I mean, because of you, we put the kid in an impossible situation, right? He chooses you, he hurts us. He chooses us, he hurts you. It’s a lose-lose for him.

Thomas: So he writes steffy’s name down.

Liam: Yeah, he writes steffy’s name down because she was there and because she’s actually kinda neutral in all of this.

Thomas: I don’t know. I wouldn’t exactly call her neutral. She is his aunt.

Hope: Steffy understands what’s at stake. Douglas’ wellbeing and happiness.

Thomas: Yeah. But steffy and I– I mean, even though we’ve had our issues, she is– she’s my sister. You know, I’m her brother.

Liam: Okay. And?

Thomas: I’m just saying, I– I– you know, maybe this isn’t the worst thing for me.

Hope: What is that supposed to mean?

Thomas: I know how important family is to steffy. She’s not gonna keep me from seeing my son.

Liam: What– what is– what’s the implication there? That hope has kept you from seeing your son? Like, dude, if there’s a rift between you and douglas, that is on you. They were your lies. They were your actions. They were your choices.

Hope: Okay. You know what? Stop, stop. I don’t– I don’t wanna do this. I don’T. Our son just rejected all of us, and he chose to go live with steffy because clearly, he isn’t happy here.

Liam: That– hope, that is not true.

Hope: Isn’t it? Because I love him as if I carried him myself.

[ Voice breaks ] So obviously I must have failed him somewhere along the way.

Liam: That’s– that– that is– that does not mean that. You haven’t done anything wrong. You’ve done everything right.

Hope: Obviously not! So, I need to figure out where I went wrong and why he chose to go live with steffy.

Finn: I know this is hard for you. Again, you and your brother aren’t on great terms right now. And he’s been a challenge for a lot of your life, but… he’s your brother and you care about him. It had to be really difficult watching douglas choose.

Steffy: Yeah. Everyone was, uh… really surprised.

Finn: Really? I mean, it shouldn’t have been too surprising. Douglas has been living with hope all this time, and they’ve been a little unit for years. And considering all the problems that thomas has brought on, and the way douglas gets caught up in it, is it really that crazy he chose to stay with hope and not thomas?

Steffy: Douglas didn’t choose to stay with hope.

Finn: You just said he didn’t ask to be with his dad.

Steffy: Right. Right.

Finn: So what? He just– he didn’t pick anyone?

Steffy: No, no. That’s not– that’s not what I’m saying.

Finn: What are you– what are you saying? I’m confused. What’s going on?

Steffy: Um, so we were inside the judge’s chambers. The papers were signed and sealed with hope and thomas’s signatures. And all they needed was douglas to write down who he wanted as his guardian. And when the judge went to go read it, she was– she was shocked. And then hope and thomas read it, and yeah, they were– they were stunned too.

Finn: Who did he write? Who does he wanna be his legal guardian?

Steffy: Me.

Finn: You?

Steffy: Yes. He, um– he wrote down my name. Finn, he looked at me with those sweet, innocent eyes and he said he wanted to live with me. He wanted to live with us. Douglas wants to be part of our family, finn.

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What You Need to Know About ‘The Last of Us’

Posted on February 14, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

TV Interview!

What You Need to Know About ‘The Last of Us’ by Jodi

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey of "The Last of Us" on HBO

As most of you may already know, “The Last of Us” adventure HBO series adaptation has roots in the mega-popular video game that was launched on the PlayStation platform in 2013. Receiving prestigious awards, it has created a global gaming community, it’s not surprising that the show has already taken the youth by storm. Unlike many other video games, it also had a very emotional storyline, which has been transferred to the show well. The general storyline revolves around the destroyed modern civilization and the 14 years old girl who is the main protagonist of the story. Being immune, she is also the last hope of humanity as she learns to survive in the destroyed world.

What You Need to Know About “The Last of Us”

– The Immunity Aspect.

Watching the series, you will question this part most of all, as you might keep asking yourself about the reasons behind Ellie’s immunity. Ellie was exposed to the infection at a young age and discovered she was immune. At the same time, Ellie is not contagious, even though it will take her time and some suffering to learn about that.

– Learning How to Fight Desperation.

Another important thing in the series is learning how to fight desperation. The reason why the game and the show became so popular is related to the desperation that most of us are going through. As the world has been through the pandemic, the game became even more relevant as many of us have seen ourselves in the character of Ellie as we fought daily challenges. If you are feeling desperate and feel like never going to college, you have to see the show and learn that you are a fighter as well who can be the change and prove to yourself and others that you can still make it no matter what!

– An Element of Social Distancing.

Another vital point that the show makes is the very nature of the quarantine zones portrayed in the show and the aspect of the social distancing that comes with so much more. We can learn about anger management and the ways how different people understand the rules and the necessities of isolation. Both the game and the series portray it quite well!

– Finding The Hope No Matter What.

Many people all over the world fell in love with the show because it has been translated by people from the gaming community. Although there were minor differences, it was done with so much passion that people have learned this version even without approaching translation moviemaking services. Nevertheless, suppose you want to achieve better clarity in your language or learn a foreign language. In that case, it’s always better to contact a professional linguist to ensure that no important aspects have been missed. Sometimes it’s a little phrase or an expression that can make a world of difference.

It’s All About Cooperation

As you are playing the famous game or following the characters on screen, you will also notice the rare chemistry between the characters of Ellie and Joel, as they represent a powerful example of cooperation and finding the reason to fight and survive. While some people might approach it as yet another “zombie apocalypse” flick, it is way more than that because it shows the fragility of our world and the necessity to cooperate and fight the means to go further and think beyond the darkness and desolation that surrounds us.

MORE INFO:

HBO Original Drama Series THE LAST OF US Debuts January 15

The nine-episode first season of the HBO Original drama series THE LAST OF US debuts SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 at 9:00p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream in 4K on HBO Max.
Logline: THE LAST OF US takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
Cast: Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Anna Torv as Tess, Nico Parker as Sarah, Murray Bartlett as Frank, Nick Offerman as Bill, Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen, Storm Reid as Riley, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, and Elaine Miles as Florence. Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker also star.
Credits: THE LAST OF US, based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for the PlayStation^® platforms, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Rose Lam. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.

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Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey of "The Last of Us" on HBO

Good TV Shows for Learning English

Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

TV Interview!

Peppa Pig and family

Good Shows for Learning English by Mark H. 2/3/23

Learning English can be more fun if you use innovative approaches. Technological advancements, particularly in the entertainment industry, can help you learn to write, read, and speak fluent English. All you have to do is to pick an exciting television (TV) show and watch it to improve your pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills.

This article will explore how you can get the most out of TV shows and recommend some of the best programs to improve your English proficiency.

How to Benefit from TV Shows for English Learners

Choose an interesting TV show

People have different tastes and preferences when selecting TV series. There are numerous subjects that scholars can learn from, including politics, natural science, history, geography, and art. Therefore, you should choose a program with a theme that you find interesting, as long as it has useful information to improve your English.

Select a TV program that suits your English level

Learning can be challenging for English language learners who select shows unsuitable for their level. If you are a beginner, watching programs with complex English can be demoralizing since you might not understand most of the content. So, choose a recorded show that is easy to rewind and pause. In addition, you should start with short films with relatively slow narration and progress gradually.

Have clear goals

Setting goals while watching a TV show can help you learn English faster. Besides following the program’s plot, you will be able to pay close attention to pronunciation and vocabulary. As a result, you will gradually become fluent and understand complex words.

Select a movie with English subtitles and read along

Watching movies with subtitles can improve your listening skills. Besides making TV programs less confusing, especially for people who aren’t familiar with English, captions promote useful skills, since while reading them, you hear a movie’s characters pronouncing different words. Therefore, they can help to improve your listening and memory. In addition, English subtitles enhance good pronunciation. Your English proficiency will gradually improve if you practice reading along and pronouncing them in each episode.

After identifying the best shows that can work for you, FluentU can be useful in making learning easy. The language learning program teaches English through videos and a series of TV clips with interactive subtitles. The best thing about this site is that you can click on the words to see their definition and usage with examples.

Watch TV programs when your mind is fresh

If you want the best outcomes from TV shows for English learners, you should watch them before sleeping or immediately after waking up. These are the most appropriate times because you will retain information for a long time. People who learn new concepts after a nap have better memory, since sleep boosts and restores brainpower. Therefore, it’s always advisable to plan your day and watch movies to improve your English when your mind is fresh and free from distractions.

If you have a tight schedule from early morning till late in the day, you can adjust your studying habits and identify the best time that can work for you. However, the golden rule is to find quality time, schedule listening, and practice sessions when alert.

What else can I try to learn the language faster?

If you are interested in improving your English and looking for ideas to complement TV shows, paper writing by CustomWritings can help you achieve your goals. This essay writing company is among the organizations providing timely homework assistance at affordable rates. It has experienced writers who can give tips and resources to improve your knowledge and writing skills. In addition, they can assist you with your essays, proposals, thesis, research, and any other challenging task. Whether a high school or university student, there’s always someone to handle your projects and deliver satisfactory work. So, you can seek guidance anytime, regardless of your location.

5 Best TV Shows for Learning English

Here are some of the best TV shows for learning English:

Peppa Pig

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Peppa Pig is one of the best TV shows for English beginners. It is an animated British children’s program with the simplest English language. The series has a pretty simple plot that documents the adventures of an anthropomorphic pig called Peppa and her friends. Although it is meant for preschoolers, it’s a good starting point if you’re beginning to learn English.

“Peppa Pig” is an international animated children’s show that can be seen around the world on TV and streaming. In the U.S., you can see it on Disney+, Nickelodeon, Paramount+ and YouTube.

Misfits

British TV show "Misfits," season 1

Misfits is a TV series that can help students familiarize themselves with the British accent. It focuses on a group of youths sentenced to do different forms of community service, although they become superpowered after being struck by lightning on their first day at work. Misfits is an interesting program for learners who want to learn the difference between British and American English. It is a great choice for improving listening skills as you get used to multiple accents.

“Misfits” ran on British TV from 2009-2013. In the U.S, you can see it on HULU or Amazon Prime.

Insecure

TV series "Insecure" from HBO

Insecure can be a good show for improving your knowledge of English, especially if you’re an advanced learner. It revolves around two friends, Molly and Issa, residing in Los Angeles. Insecure explores serious moments and the experiences of African Americans living in the United States of America, although it’s mostly a comedy. It can be a helpful program for learning English because it uses modern language and has subtitles.

“Insecure” ran from 2016-2021 on HBO. You can watch it in the US on HBO Max, HULU and Amazon Prime.

Prison Break

"Prison Break" season 4 on FOX

Prison Break is an American TV show with four seasons. Its set in a prison where the actors use powerful English and plenty of slang. After watching this program, you’ll master vocabulary about prison life, criminal behaviors, and some engineering aspects.

“Prison Break” ran on FOX from 2005-2017 for 4 seasons. You can see it in the U.S. on HULU, Disney+ or Amazon Prime.

Trading spaces

Reality show "Trading Spaces" on TLC

Trading spaces is an American TV reality program. It focuses on two home-owners given money and a specific duration to decorate each other’s homes. Although the show mainly aims to educate the audience about trust and how to interact with people, it has a list of vocabulary words to spice up your English, especially when you’re under pressure or stressed.

While watching this show, you’ll hear real language used by the contestants, who are native speakers. Therefore, you should consider it if you want to know what to say when you’re excited, disappointed, sad, or frustrated. Besides learning to improve your grammar, you’ll see some real cultural differences and their impacts on human interaction.

“Trading Spaces” ran from 2000-2019 for 10 seasons. It may or may not return on TLC. You can watch it on Roku, Spectrum, Amazon Prime, and HGTV.

Final Thoughts

Most people think spending several hours watching TV can distract them and is a waste of their precious time. However, this review proves otherwise. Watching English TV programs can be a good learning session if you identify the right shows. In addition, you should have other resources such as a notebook and a pen to record important tips to improve your grammar. These approaches can enable you to have fun and perfect your writing skills and fluency in speaking English.

Proofread and Edited by Brenda

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Y&R Transcript Monday, February 13, 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Victoria: That was a wonderful dinner. Thank you.

Victor: Wasn’t it?

Victoria: Yes, it was.

Victor: I think we should do it more often, my darling. I think your mother might enjoy it.

Victoria: Yeah. She wouldn’t enjoy us talking business at the table, though.

Victor: Well, that’s true. However, if she had known we were talking about taking over tucker mccall’s company, I think she would have enjoyed it indeed.

Victoria: Well, everything seems to be coming together. We have the financing placed to buy up his debt. But I think we need to move quickly before the competitors get the same idea.

Victor: Oh, especially now that the rumor’s floating around about tucker mccall’s dire financial straits.

Victoria: I’m worried. I am worried about devon stepping in, bailing him out.

Victor: Ah, but to be frank with you, I think that’s too big of a move for devon. Besides, he seems to be fighting with jill and her sister.

Victoria: Maybe, but I don’t want to give him the chance. I think we need to move quickly. How do we gain total control and take over his debt?

Victor: Well, I think we should tell him it’s inevitable and that he should join us rather than spend his time fighting us every step of the way.

Victoria: We need to force him to sell us an ownership stake at a cut rate. I think that would be best for everyone.

Victor: Besides, it would piss him off to the core.

Audra: Where are you?

Tucker: Waiting for someone?

Audra: I am, but I don’t think brad pitt’s going to make it. So you’ll have to do.

Tucker: Well, look at us. Here we are out in public. Does it feel strange seeing me this way after months of pretending I don’t exist?

Audra: Doesn’t feel stranger than most of our interactions.

Tucker: She’s feeling saucy tonight.

Audra: You know, this actually feels nice. Just two friends having dinner. This is what normal people do.

Tucker: Oh, if you say so. I wouldn’t know.

Audra: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: God, you’re beautiful. It’s lovely to see you. I… I always find our interactions very stimulating.

Audra: Well, what can I say? I am utterly incapable of being boring.

Tucker: You are. You are. Although I just can’t help but be a bit suspicious.

Audra: Of?

Tucker: Your motives. I mean, why do you want to reconnect as friends?

Audra: Do I need a motive?

Tucker: Yes, you do. Yes, you do. Why don’t we hypothesize for a second? You expressed interest earlier in the rumor of my enormous debt. But you’re working for newman media. That information couldn’t possibly be of any use to them. Why would nate care about how much money I owe and to whom? But newman enterprises, victor and victoria, they would care. So I’m just wondering if maybe this reunion is really about gathering information for them.

Kyle: There you are.

Summer: Here I am.

Kyle: You blew out the office so abruptly, we didn’t get a chance to talk about it.

Summer: Did it occur to you that I didn’t want to speak with you?

Kyle: We need to work this out.

Summer: You mean the way you purposely deceived me for weeks? Did I get that right? Is that the “this” you’re referring to?

Kyle: It’s complicated.

Summer: Explain it to me.

Kyle: Right here?

Summer: Yeah. You want to talk? Let’s talk.

Ashley: Hello? I’m home. Anybody here? Hello?

Diane: Just me.

Ashley: Oh. Visiting harrison, I hope.

Diane: No, I’m meeting jack. We’re going out to dinner. And, you know, you should probably get used to —

Jack: Ash.

Ashley: Hi.

Jack: Hi. Welcome home. I didn’t know you were coming in this evening. What — how was paris?

Ashley: I had fun. What do I have to get used to?

Diane: Oh, the fact that we’re together again in every way. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

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Jack: What does that look mean?

Ashley: God. Gonna make me say it?

Jack: Yeah, I guess I am.

Ashley: Okay. Well, apparently you’ve abandoned your core principles because you’re sleeping with a scam artist, so there’s that.

Jack: Wow, just off the plane, already with the doom and gloom. I’m sorry you can’t be happy for me. Happy for us.

Diane: Would you prefer some privacy? I mean, I could excuse myself.

Jack: No.

Ashley: Definitely.

Diane: I just thought it might be easier.

Jack: It’s all right, unless you don’t want to be here. Look, I think this affects you, too. I think you should hear what’s being said.

Diane: Well, I’m not sure I want to hear it, but, um, okay, I will stay for you, jack. I was just hoping that we could find a way to meet in the middle.

Ashley: You know this doesn’t mean she’s changed, right? This is just how she operates. Doesn’t mean anything, really, that she’s saying that.

Jack: You can speak to diane directly. She’s right here.

Ashley: Okay. I have no interest in trying to meet you in the middle, diane, because I think we have very different ideas of what the middle actually is.

Diane: Possibly. But I thought if we could keep an open dialog going that maybe one day we could have a respectful relationship.

Jack: Wow, wouldn’t that be nice?

Ashley: I have no interest in building any kind of relationship with you, diane, because I don’t like you.

Jack: As disappointed as I am that you won’t bend even a little, ash, this is your problem, not ours.

Ashley: You’re making it our problem, jack, by parading whatever the hell this is under all of our noses.

Victor: You and I know that mccall will be absolutely furious. And with his back to the wall, who knows what he’ll do?

Victoria: You sound like you admire that quality.

Victor: Well, I’ve some of it myself, you know. Comes in handy sometimes.

Victoria: Do you think that tucker is going to do something illogical to try to wreck our plans?

Victor: Maybe.

Victoria: Well, then we have to try not to attract any attention, especially from him.

Victor: My suggestion is that we confront him directly. We’ll tell him that we are coming just before we make the deal. It’ll so confuse him it’ll throw him off his game.

Victoria: He might assume that it’s a bluff or a diversion, and he might drop his guard. He might focus somewhere else.

Victor: Ah. And then he’ll start scrambling, trying to find out what else we have in our arsenal. He’ll probably be stupid enough to reveal what piece he’s going to move first. Then, my darling, in good old victor newman fashion, you and I will pounce.

Tucker: So, am I right?

Audra: About what?

Tucker: You’re here to gather information for the newmans.

Audra: Honestly, tucker, getting right to the meaty stuff before I could even take a sip of my wine.

Tucker: Mm. Salud.

Audra: Salud.

Tucker: No, this is going to be a civilized conversation, right? A little wine might even help us. In vino veritas and all that.

Audra: You know, I think we know each other too well for this conversation to be anything other than civilized.

Tucker: And I will do my best to be respectful.

Audra: Mm. Really?

Tucker: Yes.

Audra: Is it respectful to ask me right out of the gate if I’m doing undercover work for the newmans?

Tucker: Absolutely. I would never put up a facade for you. Pretend that wasn’t foremost on my mind. I can tell you, though, if it were true that you are doing that, I would not be angry. Just pay me the respect that I’m paying you and don’t try to fool me. That’s all.

Audra: Mm. I can’t tell if that’s a threat or if you would be legitimately hurt by me trying to put one over on you.

Tucker: Hurt? No, I wouldn’t be hurt. I would be disappointed, though, deeply, because I think the one thing that we can count on with each other always is honesty. Yeah?

Audra: Yeah, you’re right. We do have that sort of relationship. Yeah, we can lie to anyone else within earshot. But you and me, nothing but the truth.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] So? Are you gathering information for the newmans?

Audra: I’m going to be straight with you. The newmans know about your debt. They’re planning to buy it up to give them leverage over you. Suffering from sinus congestion, especially at night?

Summer: I cannot believe that you lied to me and jack about colluding with my grandpa.

Kyle: I’m sorry. I am. I made the wrong call. I should have been honest with you when you asked me about it.

Summer: You think?

Kyle: Don’t say it like that. You sound like —

Summer: I — I sound like what, kyle? Were you just about to say that I sound like my mom?

Kyle: Okay, here’s the thing I need you to understand. My deal with victor, I stand behind it.

Summer: Are you serious?

Kyle: No harm was inflicted on jabot because of the information I gave to victor. I would never let that happen.

Summer: You have no idea what my grandpa could have done. I love him, but he is crafty and unpredictable.

Kyle: It worked out.

Summer: No, you got lucky. Adam left of his own accord. That is the only thing that bailed you out.

Kyle: And getting adam out of jabot was all I wanted.

Summer: Exactly. You were so focused on what you wanted that you didn’t think about any of the consequences.

Kyle: Dad called me out on that, too. But jabot is better off without adam, and I know you feel the same way. You never liked working with him. And the kicker, apparently adam didn’t even like being here.

Summer: You’re rationalizing. And you are totally missing the point.

Kyle: Then tell me, what is the point?

Summer: This isn’t about the company, kyle. This isn’t about adam or my grandpa. This is about us.

Kyle: I understand that. I’m being truthful now.

Summer: It’s a little late for that, isn’t it? I begged you not to pursue this. I told you that I didn’t want any more family drama in our lives. We’ve had enough of that. And you did it anyway. What does that say about us? About our marriage? You completely violated my trust.

Jack: There is no us here. You can’t presume to speak for anyone else. You are the only one being openly hostile and antagonistic toward diane.

Ashley: Just because they haven’t voiced an opinion doesn’t mean they don’t have one. I’m sure I can find many, many people who aren’t exactly thrilled about this.

Jack: They may have their concerns, but everyone else is trying to keep an open mind. Everyone else trusts me to do what’s right in my own life.

Ashley: I don’t feel that way. I don’t think you know what you’re doing. And I have the need to protect you because I can’t ignore what’s right in front of my face, jack.

Jack: I would argue that you are being blinded by your hatred and pessimism. There is no room for redemption, no room for change. And believe me, it is your truculence that has brought us to this golden family moment. Welcome home, sis.

Ashley: Okay. I love you. I love you. And I want what’s best for you. This isn’t it, jack.

Jack: In your opinion.

Ashley: Do you know what i see when I see her? When I see diane, I see nothing but pain and endless trouble. And not just from the past, but from the present. I know you keep telling me that she’s changed. But every corner we turn, there’s another surprise. Where, yet again, she’s conveniently forgotten to tell us.

Jack: Diane and I have addressed this.

Diane: We have.

Jack: And I am confident that those surprises are behind us. We are ready to move forward together.

Ashley: You’re going to regret this. Trust me. You’re just a pawn in whatever game she’s playing.

Jack: Wow. With all the blessings you have been given, you are going to deny me this little bit of happiness.

Ashley: Jack, delusion is not happiness.

Jack: Oh, come on.

Ashley: If I kept falling for tucker’s B.S., Would you approve of that? Would you?

Jack: Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.

Ashley: Okay, well, that’s what I see when I see the two of you. I’m embarrassed for you.

Jack: Enough. I’ve had enough. How white do you think your teeth really are?

Audra: You don’t seem surprised.

Tucker: It’s a clever move on their part. Just the other day, nick and victoria were taunting me about my company being in trouble.

[ Chuckles ] And since newman wasn’t able to acquire chancellor-winters, it makes sense that they would come after me.

Audra: You’re a very appealing target.

Tucker: Apparently. And of course, they couldn’t just be satisfied swooping up daniel romalotti’s gaming platform. Although I’m sure that was the spark of the idea. “Why just take that project from tucker? Why don’t we take everything from him?” It’s very victor. And his daughter’s even worse now. Of course, nick and nikki will just stand behind them and nod.

Audra: Yeah, that’s the impression I got. There doesn’t seem to be any real dissension among the ranks.

Tucker: Never. That’s another newman trait. Everybody standing in line in lockstep. So how much time do I have?

Audra: I’m not privy to the specifics, but you and I both know this is not something they’re going to put on the back burner.

Tucker: Well, I do appreciate you telling me this, although I can’t help but wonder why. Are you unhappy at newman media or you just missed me? Or are you an agent of chaos who really enjoys playing one side against the other and watching the fallout?

Audra: I’ll let you think whatever you like.

Tucker: Ah, yes. Brava. Exactly what I would do. Although now that it’s being done to me, I’m a little annoyed by it.

Audra: So now that you know what’s coming next, what are you going to do about it?

Victoria: The question is, how do we get tucker this information so that it looks natural, like he uncovered it himself?

Victor: Simpler the better. I mean it. Let’s go after him directly. But that is really not all I want to discuss.

Victoria: You want to talk about something else?

Victor: Mm-hmm. You know how much my grandchildren mean to me?

Victoria: Well, yes, of course I do.

Victor: What’s going on with johnny and chelsea?

Victoria: Daddy, I’m very protective of johnny when it comes to his biological mother. But he seems very at ease with her these days. And the idea of him having a brother in connor, I think he likes it.

Victor: And how are you, sweetheart?

Victoria: Me?

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: I’m fine. Have I given you any reason to worry?

Victor: No, no, no, no, no. No. I just want you to remember how important family is and how important it is to maintain that connection.

Victoria: Oh. We’re not talking about my family right now, are we? We’re talking, actually, about your family. More specifically, you’d like to discuss adam.

Jack: This conversation is over.

Ashley: And yet again, nothing’s been resolved.

Jack: I am resolved that we are done here. You offered nothing to this conversation, nothing concrete, nothing helpful, no remedies, just negativity. As far as I’m concerned, you can take that and go right back out the door. And don’t come back until you’re ready to have a meaningful conversation.

Ashley: Wait one second. So this is really becoming a thing for you where you think you can kick me out of the family home?

Jack: I guess so.

Ashley: We’ve talked about this, jack. You can’t do it. This is our home, not just yours.

Jack: How much?

Ashley: How much what?

Jack: How much is it going to cost me to buy you out of this house? If you can’t respect me, if you can’t respect the decisions I make, living together is going to be untenable. So how much is it going to cost to get you out of this house?

Ashley: Yeah, that’s going to happen. When hell freezes over.

[ Door slams ]

Jack: [ Breathing heavily ] Did you know, some ordinary cold medicines can raise your blood pressure?

“The young and the restless”

will continue. She’s feeling the power of listerine.

Jack: I’m sorry you had to overhear that.

Diane: Oh, no need to apologize. I feel like I’m partly to blame.

Jack: That’s nonsense.

Diane: No, I might have instigated the argument. Ashley was so abrasive and condescending when she came in. And then I might have gloated a little bit when I said that we were back together. But I should have exercised more restraint.

Jack: That is very generous of you to say that, but I have a feeling we’re in for a few more of those arguments in our future.

Diane: I can handle ashley’s disdain for me, but what really bothers me is what this is doing to you. You and your sister are so close, and I’m just worried that our relationship is driving a wedge between the two of you.

Jack: Ashley and I will be fine. Tempers got the best of us today, and we have overcome far worse than this. We’ll be fine. We just need some time.

Diane: Well, I’m — I’m glad you feel that way. And it gives me hope that everything will work out. And I won’t be a disruption to your family life.

Jack: You disrupt all you want. My family will be fine. It is solid.

Diane: Wow. This has been quite a day. Hey, how did things go with kyle when I left the office? Did he have an explanation for the messages from victor?

Jack: He did. It was not what I wanted to hear.

Kyle: I am so sorry, summer. I know I broke our trust, and it was weighing on me the whole time. I never meant to hurt you. And today I was going to explain myself in private, but I didn’t get the chance to. So what can I do to make this up to you?

Summer: You really don’t get it, do you? This isn’t a “buy me flowers and everything’s okay” type of situation. Kyle, for the last several months, I have kept telling you that I don’t want any secrets or lies in our life together.

Kyle: You were talking about my mom.

Summer: Yeah, and you’ve just proved to me that you’re capable of the same things as diane.

Kyle: Oh, don’t compare me to my mother.

Summer: Why not? You just compared me to mine.

Kyle: Okay, you’re right. I’m sorry. Can we just go home?

Summer: Kyle, you can’t just toss out a quick apology and expect forgiveness. That’s not the way that this works.

Tucker: I actually don’t know what I’m going to do next.

Audra: Really? Or is it that you just don’t want to tell me?

Tucker: Well, if that were the case, would you blame me? For all I know, you shared that information for the sole purpose of finding out what I’d do next.

Audra: I thought we were always honest with each other. I scratched your back. Don’t you want to scratch mine?

Tucker: Wasn’t this supposed to be a platonic dinner? That sounded a little more than platonic.

Audra: Old habits.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. Well, why don’t we take this platonic conversation among two friends back to my hotel room?

Audra: Don’t forget we said we stayed friends without benefits.

Tucker: I thought that was just lip service.

Audra: [ Chuckles ] You’re right about that. But not tonight.

Tucker: Mm.

Audra: Rain check. Maybe.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] I still have a sneaking suspicion you’re playing me.

Audra: Does that bother you?

Tucker: Are you kidding? I’m so turned on right now by it. We’ve never been on opposite sides before. It’ll take some getting used to, but it’s exhilarating knowing we’ll be banging into each other, once in a while anyway.

Audra: Well, then, this was a successful evening. Thanks for dinner.

Tucker: My pleasure. Till we meet again.

Victoria: I know you’re determined to bring adam back into the fold of the company, but, daddy, you have to be realistic.

Victor: Sweetheart, how am I being unrealistic?

Victoria: As I told you earlier, there’s no place for him at the company. At least nothing that he wouldn’t consider demeaning. Anything less than ceo, and he’s going to be so insulted.

Victor: You’re probably right. You haven’t put it together yet, have you?

Victoria: What? What am I missing?

Victor: Why the hell do you think I’m so interested in tucker mccall’s company? It’d be perfect for adam to run it.

Kyle: It is not my intention to just buy you gifts and expect forgiveness. I need to put in the work. I understand that. But I need you to understand that comparing me to my mother isn’t fair.

Summer: How is it not fair?

Kyle: This was a one-off attempt to help jabot by getting rid of adam. I felt like I had to be deceitful to execute the plan. But look, I’m not proud of it. And it’s not going to happen again because it’s not who I am.

Summer: You lied to me and you continued lying to me even after you had the opportunity to come clean. You chose. You actively chose to deceive me. That is what hurts the most.

Kyle: Look, I thought I was doing the right thing.

Summer: Did you? Because I kind of feel like if you thought that this deal was the right move, you wouldn’t have kept it a secret. No, you knew that it was wrong, and you just wanted to do it anyway.

Jack: In the end, adam was very honest and agreeable.

Diane: So he just left?

Jack: Yeah. He’s no longer a jabot employee.

Diane: Gosh, I wouldn’t have expected him to give up the job so easily.

Jack: He said it was never a perfect fit and he needed to move on. And I understood that. Kyle — kyle, on the other hand, I — I let him know how deeply disappointed I am giving company secrets to victor newman, of all people.

Diane: I’m not trying to take kyle’s side, but I’m sure he was just trying to protect you and the company.

Jack: Another person offering me protection I don’t need.

Diane: All right, well, if you can work through your issues with ashley, then I’m sure that you and kyle can get past this.

Jack: Yeah. I won’t argue with you there. I just — I hate the timing of all this. Just when we should be happy, just — I just want everyone to be in a good place all at the same time. It never works out that way. And by everyone, I mean you, me, and kyle.

Diane: Are you still worried how he feels about us?

Jack: I told you, he worries that if things fall apart for us, you will leave town.

Diane: And I’ve tried to tell him that that is not the case.

Jack: Well, we just have to continue to reassure him whenever we can.

Diane: Yeah, well, how do we do that without sounding like overbearing parents?

Jack: By example. Every day that he sees us growing closer, finding more joy in each other is another day that he doesn’t have to worry about us. He will come to understand what I know now. We’re going to get it right this time.

Diane: I love hearing you say that.

Jack: God, we have been through so much.

Diane: Yeah.

Jack: We both had to change. But you changed in the most remarkable, wonderful ways. And I am falling in love with the woman you’ve become. Probably should have said that a while ago, but it’s true. I love you. You enter a room and my — my pulse quickens. My — my heart is full. I see you with our son, with our grandson, and I think how lucky they are to have you in their lives. How grateful I am to have you in mine.

Diane: Gosh, I am a grown woman, but my heart is just going — feel that. Jack, besides being crazy about you, you are my joy. You are my safe place. You’re the proof that I’ve done something good and right in my life. I love you so much. It feels so good to be able to say that.

Jack: Stay right here. I’ll be right back.

Nate: Yeah, I still have 15, 20 minutes of work left. Yeah. I’m sorry, elena. Look, I will be home as soon as I can, okay? Don’t wait up.

Audra: I thought you might be here.

Nate: So how’d it go with tucker? Did he show up?

Audra: Oh, we had a lovely dinner and a nice bottle of wine he kept trying to get me to drink too much of.

Nate: And the business side of things? How much does he know?

Audra: We had a fruitful conversation. He’s aware that certain parties have an acute interest in his company’s financial status.

Nate: Hmm. Well, I’m sure you handled that smoothly. Downplayed it or feigned ignorance. Yeah, that would make sense.

Audra: I went a different way.

Nate: As in?

Audra: I told him the truth.

Nate: Audra.

Audra: I told him that the newmans intend to buy his debt.

Nate: Why the hell would you reveal that?

Audra: Trust me, it’s a smart move.

Nate: How could it possibly be? Huh? Now he knows exactly what we’re planning to do.

Audra: Yeah, but it sends him a clear message that newman has the upper hand. He tried not to show it, but tucker was rattled. We will be right back, everyone! <

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GH Transcript Monday, February 13, 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

General Hospital Transcript

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Dante: [ Sarcastically ] Oh, that was fun.

Sam: Would you stop? It wasn’t that bad.

Dante: No, it wasn’t bad until you almost swerved off the road into the hedges.

Sam: Oh, I’m sorry. Was I supposed to expect a cow to be in the middle of the road?

Dante: Yeah. In the English countryside, I guess so.

Sam: Mm. Well… welcome to Devon.

Dante: Well, thank you. You know, I got to say, I think this room is my favorite part so far.

Hmm. The room… or the bed?

Dante: The room and the bed.

Sam: And the bed.

Dante: Yeah.

Sam: Well, what about… the gorgeous woman sitting on top of the bed?

Dante: Mm-hmm. You took the words right out of my mouth.

Sam: Oh, did I?

Dante: You did.

Willow: I want to say those vows, Michael. I want to be your wife for as long as I can.

Michael: I want that, too, more than anything. We could, uh, we could do it today right here in the hospital.

Willow: Absolutely not.

[ Elevator whirring ]

[ Whirring stops ]

Liesl: Alone at last.

Josslyn: I didn’t take you for a wedding crasher.

Dex: No?

Josslyn: Unless you’re on the guest list?

Dex: Sonny wanted me here for security.

Josslyn: And you’re dressed to blend in.

Dex: How’d I do?

Josslyn: You look very handsome.

Dex: Good enough to be seen with you? If we could be seen together?

Josslyn: Have I told you that I hate that you work for Sonny?

Dex: Once or twice.

Josslyn: I hate it a little less today.

Nina: [ Gasps ] Thank you.

Sonny: What did I do?

Nina: Well, you gave me the kick in the pants that I needed. It’s really great to be here, celebrating Curtis.

Sonny: I’m proud of you. And I know you’re nervous because of Willow.

Nina: I am, but I can’t tell you how much it means to me having you by my side.

Spencer: Hi.

Trina: Hi.

Spencer: You look beautiful.

Trina: Oh, well, I feel beautiful. Is that weird to say?

Spencer: No. You’re just telling the truth. I have to admit, I was a bit surprised when you texted me. Did your mom really invite me?

Trina: Yeah. She really did.

Spencer: It’s very generous, especially considering her opinion of my family. I can’t even say that she’s wrong.

Trina: Did something happen?

Spencer: Nothing new. My father just continues to live down to my expectations.

Zeke: If it isn’t my gorgeous, brilliant niece. Who’s your friend?

Laura: Ava.

Ava: [ Gasps ] Oh!

Laura: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you.

Ava: No, no, that’s — that’s fine. My mind is elsewhere, that’s all.

Laura: Thinking of Nikolas?

Drew: Okay. It’s not an act. You’re actually not nervous.

Curtis: Ha ha! There’s nothing to be nervous about. We have history. We’re definitely in love. Portia and I are a sure thing.

Portia: There’s no mistake. Curtis and I are getting married, and it’s what we both want.

Jordan: How can you say that when Curtis doesn’t have all the information? Portia, it is very likely that Trina is his daughter.

Portia: No, no, no, no, no. I’m not doing this again. Not today.

Jordan: I’m just trying to —

Portia: Stay out of my business, Jordan! I want you to leave, and I want you to leave now.

Jordan: It’s not me you have to worry about.

Portia: What does that even mean?

Jordan: Stella knows your secret, too.

Liesl: I’ve been awaiting my chance to eviscerate you for your monstrous cruelty to Nina. And you call yourself a mother? No one worthy of that title could ever deprive a woman of her own child. I can forgive you Nelle. The girl was deeply troubled, and you didn’t know she was Nina’s until after she had perished. But Willow? Month after month keeping that secret. And now…[ Scoffs ] that may turn out to be the only time she and Nina ever get to have as mother and daughter. You robbed them of that. And as much as I hate you for it, I still pray you never experience that kind of pain.

Willow: I don’t want to marry you in this room or the hospital chapel. These lights and smells and sounds. Our love is so much more beautiful than that.

Michael: Okay. We’ll… we’ll do it somewhere else where we want. We’ll make it happen.

Willow: Michael…

Michael: No, no. No. Don’t say it.

Willow: I have to. There’s a huge chance that…I’m going to die way sooner than either of us were prepared for. And I can’t even begin to describe how much I hate that, but that is our reality. And I refuse to spend whatever time I have left in this bed. I want to be with our children. I want to go to sleep with you lying next to me without a machine beeping away the seconds like a ticking time bomb. I want to go home.

Sam: No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. Whoa.

Dante: Wait.

Sam: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Stop, stop, stop.

Dante: Come back. Where are you going?

Sam: No, because if I get back in the bed, we’re gonna end up, you know, making love.

Dante: Yeah.

Sam: Yeah. Which means we’re probably gonna fall asleep because we’re jet-lagged, and we need to be out there looking for Esme’s nanny.

Dante: [ Exhales sharply ] Right. In the hopes we get pointed in the direction of our killer.

Sam: Yes! There is my detective boyfriend.

Dante: Alright. Just so we’re on the record here. I’d rather be doing that.

Sam: Yeah. Me too. But later.

Dante: Later? Alright, when later?

Sam: When we find Maggie Fitzgerald.

Dante: Hmm. What happens if we strike out?

Sam: Hmm. I guess then you strike out, too.

[ Both laughing ]

Dante: We better get to work, then.

Sam: Yes.

Trina: Spencer Cassadine, this is my grandfather, Dr. Sterling Robinson.

Spencer: It’s good to meet you.

Sterling: Pleasure.

Trina: And this — this is my uncle Zeke, the coolest uncle ever. Don’t be intimidated.

Zeke: Well, maybe be a little intimidated.

Trina: [Laughs]

Spencer: Deal.

Zeke: Good.

Sterling: So, how’s your mother feeling? Is she a little nervous?

Trina: She’s just excited. She can’t wait to marry Curtis.

Portia: Stella knows what exactly?

Jordan: That she and Trina both had a close match on the same ancestry website, and it was someone in Port Charles. Then Stella’s match disappears at the same exact time Trina took herself off the website.

Portia: That doesn’t prove anything.

Jordan: Maybe not, but it was enough to convince Stella.

Portia: Stella’s not sick. She didn’t officiate the wedding because she knows that I could be lying to Curtis.

Jordan: I assume that’s what’s going on, yes.

Portia: And this is all your fault.

Jordan: Excuse me?

Portia: You wanted this to happen. You kept pushing and pushing and prying. Why, Jordan? Why can’t you just leave me alone?

Jordan: I’m a cop. Something didn’t add up, so I investigated.

Portia: For the millionth time, stay out of my business, Jordan. I’m warning you.

Jordan: Why do you think I didn’t say anything? I know it’s not my secret to tell, but Stella…

Portia: No, no, no. Stella’s not gonna say anything. Stella’s not gonna say anything either. No, I know she won’t.

Ava: It’s true. I-I can’t help but think of Nikolas with regret. I really wanted our marriage to work.

Laura: Of course you did. I did, too.

Ava: Took you a while to come around, though, right? [ Laughs ] I’m not gonna dwell on that. Not today. Today is about Curtis and Portia, and I, for one, am so happy for them.

Laura: I am, too.

Nina: Well, here’s the man of the hour.

Curtis: Nina. Alright. Hey, Sonny. Glad you could make it.

Sonny: How you doing?

Curtis: Alright.

Sonny: Drew.

Nina: So how do you feel?

Curtis: Well, my great day just got even better now that you’re here, and it means a lot that you’re here. I know you got a lot going on.

Nina: I’m really glad that I’m here.

Terry: Hey.

Finn: Hey.

Terry: Have you heard from Elizabeth? She texted she was on her way, but that was a while ago. And now I’m kind of worried.

Finn: Hey. [ Whispers ] Don’t worry.

Josslyn: On the one hand, I was hoping that Sonny and Nina would be no-shows so that I didn’t have to deal with them today.

Dex: On the other hand?

Josslyn: You’re here.

Dex: How’ve you been?

Josslyn: Oh, well, that’s another mixed blessing. My baby niece officially has a name.

Dex: Which is?

Josslyn: Amelia.

Dex: Pretty.

Josslyn: Yeah. The bad news is the doctors wanted to use the stem cells from the cord blood, but… it didn’t work out. They couldn’t harvest enough.

Dex: I’m sorry.

Josslyn: So am I.

Dex: What’s the next step?

Josslyn: Well… [Sighs] There’s still a chance for the bone marrow registry, but, I mean, chances are slim and, uh, Willow’s getting weaker every day.

Spencer: What are you doing here?

Trina: We came out here to walk, so let’s walk.

Spencer: You didn’t answer my question. What are you doing here?

Josslyn: Hey, why do you care?

Spencer: Is he with you?

Josslyn: He’s working. Sonny posted him here as security.

Spencer: Seems like a good excuse to hang around Joss.

Josslyn: What?

Spencer: Not that you care, now that you’re a free woman.

Trina: Why are you doing this?

Josslyn: Because he wants a fight. Normally, I’d be happy to give him one, but we’re at your mother’s wedding.

Trina: Which I need to get back to. Come with me.

Spencer: I’ll be there in a moment.

Trina: Spencer —

Spencer: It’s fine. No one wants you here, dude.

Dex: “Dude”… Like Ms. Jacks said, I’m working.

Laura: I’m so happy to see you.

Elizabeth: Not happier than I am to see you. I don’t know what it is, but when I’m with you, you just make me feel like everything is gonna be okay.

Laura: Is something wrong?

Elizabeth: Nothing that can’t wait until tomorrow. Today is about love, and I intend to enjoy every minute of it.

Sonny: Big of you to show.

Taggert: Selfish reasons. The Hook’s still out there, and I want to make sure my daughter’s okay.

Sonny: I got my people looking out for things.

Taggert: Well, I guess, for once, I’m grateful.

Molly: Hi. I’m so sorry I’m late.

T.J.: No worries. We still got plenty of time.

Molly: Good. [ Sighs ] It looks so beautiful in here.

T.J.: It’s a little different from our domestic-partnership ceremony.

Molly: Just a little bit.

T.J.: Any regrets?

Molly: No. Of course not. What we have is all I could ever want.

Portia: If anyone can keep a secret, it’s Aunt Stella. I mean, look how many years she hid the fact that Marshall was still alive, and she did it for the family. And she’ll do the same this time.

Jordan: Even if she does stay silent, can you really walk down that aisle with this hanging over you? How long until you break, Portia?

Portia: I’ve carried it this far, haven’t I?

Jordan: And maybe you will indefinitely, but life happens. What if Trina needs her complete family medical history at some point? Or what if she decides to look into this whole DNA match herself?

Portia: Or what if none of that ever happens, Jordan? But, see, that would be your worst nightmare, wouldn’t it? Hmm? Because the man you still love would be getting married and living his happily ever after with someone else?

Jordan: Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. I do still love Curtis. I want him to be happy, and he’s happy with you. Don’t you get it? I want this marriage to work, which is why I am begging you to tell him the truth. Tell Curtis that Trina might be his daughter. If you do it now before the wedding, it gives you a fighting chance. But if Curtis finds out later on his own… …you’ll lose him, Portia… just like I did.

[ Door closes ]

Carly: This must be especially triggering for you, given you just lost your daughter.

Liesl: People keep reminding me that she died a hero.

Carly: Thank god you’re alive. Thank god you’re alive.

Josslyn: Britt saved my life… and it cost her her own.

Liesl: And, yes, of course, it’s a small consolation knowing Britta gave her life courageously, but I’d rather have my daughter here.

Carly: Of course you would. I’m so, so sorry, Liesl.

Liesl: If you mean that… then help my niece.

Michael: We have to talk to Dr. Randolph about getting you released, but she’s at a wedding right now.

Willow: That’s fine. I can wait a few hours, even until tomorrow, if necessary. But…that’s it. I want out of here. To go home. To be with our son and daughter and to plan our wedding.

Michael: That sounds good to me.

Willow: Yeah?

Michael: Yeah. So, uh… well, what does it look like?

Willow: Well… When we were first married, it was in your family’s living room. Maybe we could do it there again. You think they’d let us?

Michael: Let us?

Willow: Dumb question.

Michael: Yeah, well, my family would be thrilled. They love you, Willow. Uh, they’ll want to celebrate with us.

Willow: So we’re agreed. You’ll take me home?

Drew: You ready to get the show on the road?

Curtis: Almost. There’s something I need to do first. Excuse me.

Terry: Hey. Where were you? Is everything okay?

Elizabeth: Currently, it’s great.

Terry: You’ve been worrying me for a bit, you know. But now you seem steadier, calmer.

Finn: Elizabeth, what are you gonna do?

Elizabeth: Turn myself in.

Elizabeth: I’ve been struggling with, uh, a decision. But now that I’ve made it, I’m feeling… not really better, but resolved.

Drew: You look very nice.

Nina: As do you.

Drew: Did you, um, get in an Amelia sighting?

Nina: Yeah, I actually did. I came straight here from the hospital.

Drew: As cute as ever, I’m assuming.

Nina: Yeah, even more so.

Drew: She’s such a blessing right now.

Nina: Yeah. This wedding is a blessing. To have something to celebrate, it’s a gift.

Drew: It is.

Nina: So, Drew, are you flying solo or will Carly be joining you?

Spencer: I will inform my Uncle Sonny that you were being intrusive, and…I sent you away.

Josslyn: Dexter’s doing nothing wrong. Spencer, this is an actual question. What’s the problem?

Spencer: My problem? Uh, I don’t like him.

Josslyn: Are you 5?

Spencer: I also don’t like the way that you defend him.

Josslyn: I’d defend anyone this way. You can’t just roll up and start yelling at Sonny’s employee.

Spencer: That’s interesting. Are you telling me that you would be this defensive, this upset over just another one of Sonny’s goons?

Trina: Spencer, enough. I invited you here as my guest. And now you’re going out of your way to pick a fight.

Sonny: What’s going on?

Michael: I’ll take you home.

Willow: Thank you.

Michael: And we will get married at the Quartermaines’. But, Willow, I need you to do something for me in return.

Willow: What is it?

Michael: I need you to believe in the possibility of a miracle. I’m — I’m not telling you to count on it or arrange your days around it, but just… to acknowledge that miracles do happen. We’re still waiting for a donor. I need you to promise me that if we find one… …you’ll agree to the transplant?

Liesl: Help Nina reconcile with Willow.

Carly: I can’t do that.

Liesl: You did all you could to create distance between them. Help bring them together for whatever time Willow has left. The only time Nina will ever get with her daughter.

Carly: Okay, you act like Willow’s dislike for Nina is my doing.

Liesl: Isn’t it?

Carly: No. No. Nina caused that all on her own. And because of that, I’m not gonna pressure Willow to accept Nina if she doesn’t want to.

Liesl: They say I lack compassion.

Carly: [ Sighs ]

[ Whirring resumes ]

Carly: I can’t build a bridge between Nina and Willow. But maybe I can try to build one… …between Willow and you.

Sam: We caught a break tracking down the last family Maggie worked for in London.

Dante: You mean you caught a break. That was all you and your P.I. skills.

Sam: Well, you know, I don’t want to brag.

Dante: Well, you should brag. You got some very rich, very private people to open up and give us information about Maggie. Not that it’s a lot to go on. I mean, she doesn’t have a phone number, she doesn’t have an address, no e-mail address, just a P.O. Box.

Sam: Hey. That’s a very defeatist attitude.

Dante: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to be. I’m just saying we got our work cut out for us.

Sam: Yes, we do, but it’s okay. I mean, we don’t have modern technology to fall back on, so… [Sighs] We’re gonna have to do this the old-fashioned way.

Dante: Which way is that?

Sam: You’ll see.

Portia: I had only been focused on Trina and loading myself up with work. Forgot to even think about what I wanted out of life. And then you came back into it. And all these possibilities are available to me now, you know? Love and happiness and security. And you’ve given me all of these things. And that’s what I want for us. I want that forever.

Curtis: So is that a yes?

Portia: Yeah. Curtis, I’m gonna marry you.

Portia: Clearly you’ve done the math. And while Trina is the correct age to be your daughter… She’s not. Marcus was her father.

[ Knock on door ]

Curtis: Babe, can we talk?

Sonny: What’s going on? Clearly something’s going on.

Josslyn: What’s going on is that your nephew is an entitled, inconsiderate ass.

Trina: Look, I really appreciate you adding your own security, but it’s really not necessary. My father has it covered.

Sonny: What was that about?

Dex: Your nephew wanted me to leave. I wasn’t gonna do it until I checked with you.

Sonny: But that’s not what it looked like. It looked like, uh Spencer was provoking you, and you didn’t take the bait. Alright, just — you go ahead and go. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Something — I got word from Pikeman. They gave me a date for the shipment. It’s gonna be two weeks from tonight. I want you to go with me to make sure that the merchandise is transferred without incident.

Dex: Understood.

Sonny: Wait. This is important.

Dex: I appreciate you giving me a chance to prove myself.

Sonny: Alright.

Ava: What’s wrong?

Trina: Nothing.

Ava: Trina, please tell me. You know me well enough to know that I will not accept that as an answer.

Trina: I just saw Spencer blow up on one of Sonny’s people, and it’s a side of him I really don’t like.

Drew: As far as I know, Carly is staying close to Willow and Michael for the time being. I also don’t think she was invited.

Nina: She wasn’t invited. I just thought maybe she would be your plus one.

Drew: No. No date for me. Excuse me.

T.J.: It’s almost time.

Molly: So exciting.

Marshall: Yeah, but where did that son of mine disappear to?

Curtis: It’s the final countdown.

Portia: We still have, um, a little bit of time.

Curtis: Yeah. Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Don’t open the door. I don’t want to see you in your dress before it’s time.

Portia: It’s not like you to be superstitious like that.

Curtis: Well… today is not the day to tempt fate. Uh…honey… I love you, and I just — I felt the need to tell you that one more time before we take our vows. I’m so happy life brought us back together. That I’m able to rediscover you. So we can love openly and honestly with no secrets. We get to do it right this time, and I cannot wait.

Portia: [ Sniffles ] I love you, too.

Curtis: Okay, babe.

Portia: And the…

Curtis: I’ll see you out there. Okay? I’ll be the one at the altar wearing his heart on his sleeve.

Portia: Curtis. [ Cries ] Oh, Curtis.

Michael: Just please tell me, if you have the chance, that you will fight to stay with me and the children.

Willow: Michael, don’t misunderstand. I don’t want to leave you or our children. There’s nothing I want less. So, of course. If I get the chance, I will fight with everything that I have.

Michael: Okay. And I will go on praying for a miracle.

Willow: So will I.

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: Hey. Is everything okay?

Willow: It’s better than okay. Michael and I are getting married.

Sam: Well, we can’t exactly hide the fact that we’re Americans.

Dante: What — what are you — what are you saying? You don’t think I can do a good British accent?

Sam: Well, I think you can do a good Brooklyn accent. But British, I’m not so sure. Maybe we say that we’re here on a referral from a friend.

Dante: A referral from Maggie.

Sam: From the rich couple that we met in London. Or maybe the last family that Maggie worked for.

Dante: Can we say we’re here to try to persuade her to get her to work for us?

Sam: [ Laughs ] Yeah. To look after our perfectly quiet, behaved children?

Dante: I don’t know… which part of that story is a bigger stretch.

Sam: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I think we go with plan “B.”

Dante: Truth?

Sam: Yeah. Tell Maggie that we’re here on Esme’s behalf, that we’re looking for the nanny who raised her because Esme is in trouble and desperately needs her help.

Carly: I don’t blame you for wanting to get home.

Willow: Hopefully today.

Michael: Tomorrow at the latest.

Carly: And then we’re gonna have a wedding?

Michael: Yeah, at the Quartermaines’. We want to re-create the first one.

Carly: That sounds beautiful and fitting. Okay. When?

Michael: We haven’t picked the date just yet.

Willow: But obviously, sooner than later. In two weeks?

Michael: Is that doable?

Carly: Uh, are you kidding? With Olivia and me at the helm, anything is doable. We are gonna make sure that you have the most perfect wedding.

Willow: Thank you, Carly.

Carly: Okay, well, um, we need to get planning, so why don’t you take a walk so we can discuss details?

Michael: What, you don’t want my opinion on floral arrangements?

Carly: No.

Willow: No.

Michael: Alright then. Do you need anything while I’m out there?

Willow: I’d love a seltzer or anything with bubbles actually.

Michael: Done.Mom?

Carly: Uh, no, I’m good. Thanks. So, um, I really do want to talk to you about the wedding, but mainly I wanted Michael to leave the room. He wouldn’t like this. I need to ask you a favor.

Drew: Everything okay?

Curtis: Oh, man. All good. Alright.

Laura: Okay. Looks like we’re ready to start.

Spencer: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry.

Josslyn: You’re always sorry… till next time.

Sterling: There she is. My beautiful daughter.

Trina: Mom… you look incredible.

Sterling: A vision.

Portia: Thank you both.

Trina: I am so excited for you and Curtis. I’m so excited for all of us. Oh.

Portia: Careful with the dress. Always remember how much I love you, no matter what.

Trina: Mom.

Portia: Just promise me.

Trina: I promise. But you’re getting married. You’re not being deployed overseas. We’re not saying goodbye.

[ Soft music playing ]

Terry: That’s our cue.

Trina: Ready, mom?

Sterling: Now it’s our turn. I am so proud of you, Portia. Proud of the way you’ve raised your daughter, the way you conduct your life. Your mother and I feel blessed that you have found someone to love you as much as you deserve to be loved.

Portia: I love you so much, Daddy.

Sterling: I love you, sweetheart. I think we’re ready.

Portia: Uh…okay.

[ “Bridal march” playing ]

Dante: Wow. Hearing Esme described as a woman in trouble who needs help — I’m not quite used to that, but I guess it’s true.

Sam: Yeah, and however awful Esme was — and believe me, I think everyone can agree that she was awful — I’m convinced that she doesn’t remember.

Dante: But Maggie helped raise Esme, so odds are she’s gonna want to help her. Right?

Sam: Yeah. I mean, you would think. And let’s not forget that Maggie is probably really worried that Esme has gone off the grid.

Dante: Right. So which way you leaning?

Sam: I’m thinking the simplest way is the best way.

Dante: Agreed. Okay. Let’s go find Maggie and, uh, tell her about Esme and see what happens.

Sam: Okay. I think it sounds like a plan.

Dante: Dante: Do you?

Sam: Yes.

Dante: Well, listen, I was thinking, since the post office is closed and not open till morning, why don’t we stop at that pub that we passed by on the way in?

Sam: Are you inviting me for a pint?

Dante: Is that a yes?

Sam: Yes. Of course it’s a yes.

Dante: Let’s go.

Sam: Alright.

Liesl: Thank you for agreeing to see me.

Willow: [ Chuckles nervously ] It’s still sinking in that, um, you’re my great aunt, that I have a great aunt at all.

Liesl: An adjustment for all of us, but life is full of surprises, isn’t it? And unexpected chances. I don’t intend to waste this one. You come from a family of strong women. Not without flaws, of course. We certainly made regrettable mistakes. And we come through for each other. And we’ll come through for you, Willow. Like it or not… [Chuckles] …You’re one of us now.

Michael: Now is not a good time.

Dex: I’ll keep it brief. Sonny just gave me some important information. They’ve set a date for the Pikeman shipment. Sonny will be there personally to supervise, and he wants me with him. This will give you the evidence you need to take him down.

Michael: When, uh, when’s the shipment?

Dex: Two weeks.

Laura: Welcome, everyone. I am so happy to be officiating this wedding today, to have the honor to marry Portia and Curtis, two people who clearly love each other. Curtis and I have been friends for a while now, and I happened to be with him on a night when he learned that Portia was in danger, and to say that he jumped into action would be an understatement. Without hesitation, without fear, he was ready to risk absolutely everything to keep Portia and her daughter safe. It’s moments like that that are so telling that make it clear what’s really important. And what was clear to me that night was that there was already a very strong bond between these two people, a bond which has only deepened since then, because here they are ready to join their lives. And with Trina, become a family. So before we get the ball rolling here, I do have to ask the question that we all know the answer to, but I have to ask it anyway. Can anyone here show just cause why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony? If so, speak now or forever hold your peace.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Laura: Do either of you know of any reason why you should not be joined in holy matrimony?

Stella: That blessing comes with a price.

Heather: Your Valentine’s present.

Sam (with Dante): This is important that we find her.

Ryan: Everyone needs a backup plan, right?

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B&B Transcript Monday, February 13, 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[ Dramatic music ]

Judge: Are you absolutely sure of this, douglas?

Douglas: Yes, ma’am.

Judge: Very well. Douglas has decided that his custodian moving forward is steffy forrester.

Douglas: I wanna live with you, aunt steffy.

Li: Is this for me?

Kelly: I made it myself, except for the eyes.

Finn: Uh, douglas helped with that part.

Li: Oh, my goodness! I love it. Very impressed. This is going on my fridge, so I see it every day.

Kelly: Awesome.

Finn: You certainly are, kiddo.

Li: You have such a lovely family, son. I’m so happy for you and steffy, the life that you created for the four of you.

Deacon: Come on, sheila, admit it. You want me too.

Sheila: Someone has a very high opinion of himself.

Deacon: Oh, really? This is coming from a woman who lives with the biggest egomaniac on the planet.

Sheila: Now, now. Let’s be nice. He kept me outta prison, deacon.

Deacon: Fine. Whatever. He saved your bacon, but there is no way that you and spencer have what you and I had, and can have again very easily. All you gotta do is just take a chance.

Sheila: Yeah.

Deacon: Do it, sheila. Let this be our time.

Sheila: Oh. Seriously, you have feelings for me?

Deacon: You know I do, and I think it’s mutual.

Sheila: Oh, what about brooke? And you didn’t want me, you wanted her.

Deacon: You were right about what you said. You know, I was just fooling myself thinking I could make any headway with her.

Sheila: Making me runner-up?

Deacon: No way. All that time that you were gone, I couldn’t stop thinking about you. Missing you, thinking about what we had. I want you back. Tell spencer you’re done. Dump him.

Li: So sweetheart, what other things have you and douglas made together?

Kelly: We’re making a mobile of the solar system.

Li: Wow!

Finn: Yeah. It was douglas’ idea.

Kelly: He wants to be an astronaut one day.

Li: Mm!

Kelly: Me too, and ceo of forrester.

Finn: Oh! Yeah, yeah.

Kelly: Like mom.

Li: Mm.

Kelly: When’s douglas was coming over again? I miss him.

Finn: Um, yeah. Well, I’m sure he misses you too. Um, we’ll see if we can schedule something soon. Okay?

Kelly: Okay.

Finn: Okay. All right.

Li: Aw.

[ Li chuckling ]

[ Finn sighing ] Something wrong, son?

Finn: I– I didn’t wanna say anything in front of kelly, but steffy is at the courthouse right now with douglas, hope and liam and thomas.

Li: Why?

Finn: To determine who douglas’ legal guardian will be.

Hope: Steffy?

Douglas: Uh-huh.

Thomas: She’s your aunt. She loves you, but–

Hope: But why would you want to live with finn and her? I mean, we’re– we’re your parents?

Liam: You mean so much to hope and me, buddy.

Douglas: You mean so much to me too. So does my dad.

Thomas: Okay. And why? Hope and I are your parents, not aunt steffy. Why give your family just any eggs

Deacon: I know what you’re thinking. It can all be yours. All of it, again.

[ Sheila chuckling ]

Sheila: Wow! Uh, with an offer like that.

Deacon: All right. But bill, really?

Sheila: Oh. Envious, are we?

Deacon: Of a neanderthal who inherited his daddy’s business on a silver platter? A– a guy that wears an idiotic toy sword around his neck? But then again, look at me, living above a restaurant, slaving away to make the perfect signature pizza while bill’s running a multinational company. Has a yacht, private jet. Then again, you’re here with me, not him. So there’s that. And inside you beats this dark little heart, and no one gets it going on like I do. I know how you feel about sheila. I can see it. Since you already know how I feel about you.

Li: I can’t imagine thomas proposing letting douglas choose his legal guardian.

Finn: I– I guess he’s counting on being douglas’s biological dad and that meaning something to douglas.

Li: Of course it means something. But just because hope isn’t related to douglas by blood, it doesn’t make her any less important in that little boy’s life.

Finn: I wonder how hope is feeling through all this, and it kind of came out of the blue. Though, I mean, I’d imagine that douglas would choose to live with hope and liam. That’s probably why she agreed to go along with thomas’ idea.

Hope: Sweetheart, you know how much liam and I love you, right?

Douglas: Yes.

Thomas: How much I love you?

Liam: You know how special you are to your mom and me. But beth too, right? I mean, like, you’re– you’re her big brother.

Douglas: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to upset you or hurt your feelings. I love you all, but I like it over there. Steffy is my aunt and finn is really cool. I have a great time with kelly and hayes. I also don’t want you and dad to be mad at each other. I hope you understand.

Hope: Oh, I– I understand, sweetie. It’s just you get that you’re choosing who is going to raise you and you’re– you’re choosing steffy to be your guardian instead of your father or me, and– and that sticks until you’re a young adult.

Thomas: It’s, uh, it’s a big step, but…

Hope: Yeah. But you’re so, so important to us. You’re our family and, um… it’s just, you’ve been a part of our home for so long.

Hope: Steffy? Steffy, can you please say something?

[ Steffy sighing ]

Steffy: Douglas, I am so touched by your choice. You are such a sweet little boy and you are always welcome at our house, but you already have a home.

Douglas: Are you saying I can’t come live with you?

Steffy: Oh! Age-related macular degeneration may lead to severe vision loss.

Sheila: I don’t want this. Stop it! I– I’m– I’m with bill now.

Deacon: So what?

Sheila: So I owe him everything. What you’re talking about, it just can’t happen.

Deacon: Our time together, I– I thought that meant something to you.

Sheila: Of course, it did! But you always had one eye on brooke and, my god, you tried to throw me out of here on more than one occasion.

Deacon: Look, that wasn’t ’cause I didn’t have feelings for you.

Sheila: But I– I really don’t care about the reason, all right? You can’t talk to me like this anymore or– or I’m gonna– I’m gonna have to break all contact with you.

Deacon: Come on, you don’t mean that.

Sheila: Oh, yes I do. I need friends and I consider you to be a very good one. But you– you just, you can’t– you can’t talk to me like this again.

Deacon: You’re scared.

Sheila: No! No, I’m not scared. I am smart, and as quickly as bill got me out of prison, he could put me back there.

Finn: You know, I feel for douglas. He’s had a rough life. And losing his mother so young and just everything that has happened since, he– he– he needs stability. He needs security.

Li: Something thomas isn’t capable of providing.

Finn: Yeah. You know, talking about all this, it just makes me appreciate even more how blessed steffy and I are to have this little family. You know, kelly and hayes, they’re just they’re so close and when douglas visits, he– he fits right in. It’s kind of nice how that all works.

Douglas: I can’t come live with you? You don’t want me there?

Steffy: Oh no, honey. It’s not– it’s not that. It’s, um, it’s just, uh–

Judge: I think your aunt and your mom and dad need a moment, douglas. Let’s give them that. Okay?

Liam: You all right with that, dude?

Judge: We’ll be right outside. Take your time.

Thomas: Douglas isn’t thinking this through.

Hope: Why– why would he want this? It doesn’t make any sense.

Steffy: I am completely blindsided by this. I never expected douglas would wanna live with me.

Hope: I mean, stephanie, please, can you talk to him and make him see that it isn’t an option?

Thomas: Yeah. I mean, hope’s right. This isn’t what any of us wanted. We thought–

Steffy: I know what you wanted thomas. And I understand that you and hope are upset, but… you both created this situation.

Thomas: What is that supposed to mean?

Steffy: It– it means, it means you need to set aside your feelings and focus on douglas. You actually want me to reject him?

Thomas: Douglas is my son, steffy.

Steffy: Oh, no.

Hope: And douglas is my son too. And I know I’m his adoptive mother, but I love him just as much as if I had given birth to him. I mean, steffy, liam and I have worked so hard to create a loving, stable home for him. I mean, we shouldn’t even be entertaining this. Please, please, just put a stop to this now. I’m not a doctor. But what? You’re– you’re willing to become spencer’s concubine in exchange for your freedom? You can’t be that desperate.

Sheila: I am not bill’s concubine. And you know what? I don’t want you.

Deacon: I don’t believe you.

Sheila: No? Well, believe this then, because I don’t think about you. I’m not longing for you. Everything that we had before, it’s just not there anymore.

Deacon: How do you know for sure?

Sheila: Because I know you, deacon, and you always want what you can’t have. You had me once and it’s over. You didn’t believe in me, so I moved on. I’m with a man that saved my life. A man that is completely committed to me. A man that isn’t always screwing up like you. Oh, god. This was such a mistake coming here. And you seriously believe you have a chance with me, then you’re a bigger screw up than I ever thought.

Deacon: Okay, stop.

Sheila: No, no, no, no. You know what? This is it. It is over. Bill is the winner, you are a loser. I don’t wanna see you again. I don’t want you anywhere near me ever again! Ever! No, you’re gonna mess everything for me, deacon, so goodbye.

Deacon: Sheila, please.

Sheila: No, don’t– no! Stop!

Sheila: Oh, you’ve gotta forget him! He’s just– you gotta forget. I gotta forget.

Li: Kelly’s good?

Finn: Yeah. She’s– well, she’s just as confused as I am. Is– is pluto a planet or not? ‘Cause the internet says dwarf planet.

Li: There you go.

Finn: Okay, well, it goes back and forth a lot.

[ Li chuckling ] Kind of like this whole douglas situation. Though after he makes his choice today, at least he will finally have some certainty. I am– I am happy for him or whoever he chooses.

Hope: You just have to stop this before things escalate out of control.

Steffy: What exactly do you expect me to do?

Hope: I expect you not to go along with this, steffy. Ever since douglas has come to live with liam and me, he has been given stability. He’s been given love and support, and I know you know that is what he needs.

Steffy: I am not questioning that. But first and foremost, we need to make sure that we don’t upset douglas or make him feel like he’s rejected.

Hope: No, of course not. Of course not. It’s just… last night, we asked him who he wanted to live with and he said he wanted to live with liam and me. And now for him to just…

Steffy: You heard him. He doesn’t wanna hurt you, liam or beth. But think about it from douglas’ perspective, everything he’s going through. Frankly, I questioned the whole idea of allowing a child to choose their guardian, but we’re here now and I don’t want him to feel that choosing me, he’s doing something wrong or that he’s rejecting you or thomas, because he isn’T. You realize that, right?

Hope: And you realize that this guardianship is legally binding until he is a young adult, right?

Steffy: Look, obviously, I, uh, I have to talk to finn, but, um, off the top of my head, maybe it is a– a good idea for douglas to stay with me for a while.

Hope: Steffy, no, no.

Steffy: Just hear me out. The beach house, it’s– it’s– it’s cool, it’s fun, but it isn’t douglas’s home. Eventually, he’s gonna start missing you and he’s gonna wanna go back to you, liam and beth. I honestly feel that’s what’s gonna happen.

Hope: Well, time at the beach isn’t parenting, and douglas should understand that. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to give him the life that he has right now.

Steffy: I– I understand that, hope. I’m a mom. I get that. But I love douglas. He’s my nephew. He’s also a forrester. I promise you, I will do what’s best for your son.

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Interview with Kara Robinson and Elizabeth Smart

Posted on February 11, 2023May 22, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

TV Interview!

Survivors Kara Robinson and Elizabeth Smart

Interview with survivors Kara Robinson and Elizabeth Smart about “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story” on Lifetime by Suzanne 2/2/23

Katie Douglas of "The Girl Who Escaped" on Lifetime. This was from a Lifetime Press Panel about 4 “Ripped From the Headlines” movies coming up. This part of the panel was odd because, rather than talking to any of the actors, we spoke with Kara Robinson (on whose experiences the movie is based) and producer Elizabeth Smart. Both of these women were kidnapped in 2004 when they were young teens. Frankly, I would have preferred to speak to the actors (like we usually do). The actress who plays Kara, Katie Douglas , did an amazing job in this movie. It’s kind of spooky how much she looks like the real-life Kara, too. Cara Buono, whom I know from “Mad Men” and so many other shows, plays her mom. I don’t set these panels up, though! I would like to say one thing: there is one scene where Kara is running and running, in a housing complex where everything looks the same, trying to get help. I have had a nightmare like that so many times! It’s an interesting movie, although a bit hard to watch. Of course, they do play up the uplifting parts, rather than anything too lurid or depressing. At any rate, you should watch the movie, and this panel is very interesting. Note that they call themselves “survivors” and not “victims.”

MORE INFO: Lifetime Official Site

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15-year-old Kara Robinson (Douglas) was watering plants in her best friend’s front yard in South Carolina when she was approached by a man who put a gun to her neck and forced her into a plastic storage bin and drove off. He took Kara to his apartment where he held her captive and sexually assaulted her for 18 hours. With her survival instincts kicking in, Kara memorized as many details as possible throughout her ordeal and when her captor finally fell asleep, she escaped the restraints and fled his apartment. Kara was able to lead the police back to the apartment’s exact location and identify her captor as Richard Evonitz (Bruun), a serial killer who was also responsible for the unsolved murders of at least three other young girls. Cara Buono portrays Kara’s mother Debra.

Smart returns to Lifetime after narrating and executive producing the network’s highly rated 2018 film I Am Elizabeth Smart, and hosting the doc specials Elizabeth Smart: Finding Justice and Smart Justice: The Jayme Closs Case which featured Smart leading a roundtable discussion with other well-known victims of abduction including Kara Robinson.

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story is executive produced by Joseph Freed and Allison Berkley of Marwar Junction Productions, Howard Braunstein and Elizabeth Smart. The film is produced by Juliette Hagopian. Simone Stock directs from a script written by Haley Harris.

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Cara Buono and Katie Douglas of "The Girl Who Escaped" on Lifetime.

Y&R Transcript Friday, February 10, 2023

Posted on February 10, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

Jack: You don’t think adam is fit to work here at jabot?

Kyle: He doesn’t belong here, dad. You know it’s true.

Jack: I know it’s true? What do you know about the truth, kyle? You have been lying to me for months.

Kyle: It’s not like that.

Jack: Then tell me how it is.

Kyle: It’s complicated.

Jack: “Thank you for your help with the adam matter”? “Stay tuned”? That doesn’t sound very complicated to me. Adam claims you have been colluding with victor. I know you insist that isn’t the case.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] You wouldn’t understand.

Jack: I want to understand. Tell me what the hell is going on!

Kyle: Okay. You want me to say it?

Jack: I want you to tell me the truth.

Kyle: Okay. The truth is, I have been working with victor to get adam out of jabot.

Summer: What do you think you’re doing?

[ Knock on door ]

Victoria: Hi.

[ Door closes ] I came by to see if you have an update on our plans regarding tucker.

Nate: Uh, yes, things are under way.

Victoria: So, you were able to lay the groundwork with audra? How did that conversation go?

Nate: Well, I am hoping to have my answer by today, if things pan out.

Victoria: You mean with audra? How? Are you testing her?

Nate: Yes, I am, in a way. Now I just have to wait and see if she passes the test.

Lily: Thank you. Look, I am so sorry it took this long to get things going, but i am very happy that jill greenlit omega sphere.

Daniel: Yeah, me too. Hopefully it’ll be worth the wait, right?

Lily: Yeah.

Daniel: I’m very excited to get started.

Lily: Yeah, I am, too. It’ll be nice to have something positive to focus on while i deal with this lawsuit with devon.

Daniel: Sorry you’ve been going through that, especially while you’ve had to be running chancellor-winters and dealing with launching this venture all at the same time.

Lily: No, it’s fine. I can handle it. Um, so, listen, I know that we want to get this started as soon as possible. Do you think that phyllis is ready to get things going?

Daniel: Yeah. Um… actually, I wanted to talk to you about her.

Lily: Oh, god. Is she up to something?

Daniel: Isn’t she always? This time she’s gone a little too far, so… I’m planning on firing her.

Phyllis: [ Exhales heavily ] Don’T.

Tucker: Don’t what?

Phyllis: Don’t look at me.

Tucker: I was just gonna say welcome home, but I don’t know how to say it in portuguese.

Phyllis: You know what? I have a lot of things I want to say to you, but to translate it would be obscene. Some people have minor joint pain plus stomach problems.

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Adam: What am I doing? Um…I’m eavesdropping, obviously.

Summer: Okay, get away from that door, adam. That’s a private conversation. I mean it.

[ Scoffs ] You know, I have half a mind to tell jack what you’re up to.

Adam: Well, um, I have a complete mind to go in there and tell him myself.

Summer: Why would you do that?

Adam: Because the conversation that kyle and jack are having involves me, and i think they could use the interruption.

Summer: You going in there is only gonna make things worse. Whatever’s going on in there, they need to settle it themselves.

Adam: I promise I’m not gonna make things worse. I’m gonna put an end to it. I give you my word. And, frankly, I think you deserve to be in there.

Summer: What are you talking about?

Adam: Do you remember when i said kyle was working with victor to get me out of here? Well, it turns out to be true. Victor was working with kyle. And I’m guessing that jack just found out.

Jack: I want you to tell me every detail of this plot. What exactly did you do for victor?

Kyle: I took great pains not to do anything that would hurt the company.

Jack: Suppose you let me be the judge of that.

Kyle: Okay, I didn’t give him anything confidential, just general information about adam’s shoddy work record. That is all.

Jack: That is plenty. What’s worse than that, you lied to my face.

Kyle: Oh, I didn’t outright lie. I admitted victor approached me, and I never denied understanding his point of view in regards to adam’s place here.

Jack: You went behind my back and sabotaged my co-ceo. Do you have any idea how insulting that is for me, that you think I need you to tell me what’s happening at my company?!

Kyle: Okay, maybe — maybe i didn’t handle it in the best way, but my motives were honorable.

Jack: Bull. You have a point to make with me, you make it to my face. You don’t do victor’s bidding and then hide behind the pretense that it’s noble.

Victor: Uh, kindly send him in.

Michael: Victor.

Victor: Mr. Baldwin.

Michael: Well, I hope the fact that you summoned me here doesn’t mean something has gone wrong with our plans for mccall unlimited.

Victor: No, no, nothing has gone wrong, okay? Except a little change. I had agreed with a member of the board of directors at the bank to buy tucker’s loan at less than face value. Now victoria thinks we should buy it outright to expedite things. And I agree.

Michael: Boy, you two really want to put the screws to tucker, don’t you?

Victor: You bet.

Tucker: Looks like the jet lag has you in a foul mood.

Phyllis: No, no. You have me in a foul mood. You’re responsible for my mood. You told my son I went to portugal.

Tucker: Did you really think I was gonna keep that secret?

Phyllis: I told you to stay away from him.

Tucker: Why would I do that? I’m trying to get on his good side.

Phyllis: Okay, but you don’t care about getting on my good side, clearly.

Tucker: Oh, that’s not true, phyllis. I would prefer to be on your good side, but it seems like that ship has sailed.

Phyllis: Halfway across the world.

Tucker: All the way to portugal. So, how was the trip? How’s daniel’s partner? What’s her name — heather?

Phyllis: Go to hell.

[ Luggage rattling ]

[ Elevator doors close ]

Audra: You’re still making friends everywhere you go, i see.

Tucker: Yeah. Phyllis and I are working through some issues.

Audra: Looked like she wanted to rip your throat out.

Tucker: Yeah. But sometimes you can use someone’s anger to your advantage.

Audra: Is that so?

Tucker: Mm-hmm. On the other hand, sometimes anger on the surface can be hiding something underneath, like a [Clears throat] Spark.

Audra: We no longer have a spark. In fact, i think one of us should seriously consider moving out of the hotel so these run-ins don’t get increasingly awkward.

Daniel: [ Sighs ] I don’t know when mom’s getting back from port gonna have some unpleasantness waiting for her when she does.

Lily: Well, look, i understand why you don’t agree with what phyllis did because — trust me — I don’t, either. But are you sure you want to fire your mother?

Daniel: Look, I didn’t want to take it this far. The project hasn’t even started yet, and she just won’t listen to anything that I’ve been saying. First she goes behind my back. She’s trying to find other buyers for omega sphere. Now she tries to pull this end run around me with my own family?

Lily: No, look, I’m not happy with her. I mean, the fact that she shopped your project around when we already had a deal in place is completely out of line. So, look, whatever you want to do, I completely support your decision.

Daniel: Thank you.

Lily: Well, thank you for your loyalty.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ] Come on. I never would have made a move to leave without working things out with you first, one way or the other.

Lily: Well, I appreciate that. Are you sure that you can find a replacement for her on such short notice?

Daniel: I haven’t yet, but i will.

Lily: Well, look, I know that you wanted things to be further along by now, and I [Sighs] — I really did, too.

Daniel: I’m not complaining. Trust me. Look, I get it. I understand. Life happens. I just feel bad that you’ve had to deal with this whole mess with devon.

Lily: No, I already said I can handle it. Although I will admit there are some times that I just want to run away from it all.

Daniel: Hmm. I know you better than that. You’re a fighter. You don’t run, at least not anymore.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Oh, my gosh, we were so young and in love when we ran away. Oh, my god, I would kill mattie or charlie if they ever did that.

Daniel: How are they doing?

Lily: Um…they’re good. They’re good. I mean, I hate being away from them, but at least I know where they are and… I’m sorry. I didn’t — I didn’t mean to say it like that. I just — [ Sighs ] Listen, please do not give up hope on reuniting with lucy and heather, okay? I really do believe that time heals everything.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Daniel: Yeah.

[ Sighs ] It’s my mother. Who says you have to spend more on skincare

Daniel: Hi, mom. What continent are you calling me from?

Phyllis: I’m back here, safe and sound. I’m sorry you had to hear about my trip through tucker. He has a big mouth.

Daniel: You know what? It doesn’t matter who told you. What matters is that you went at alL.

Phyllis: Okay, well, why would I not go? Listen. Please can I explain? Can we meet face-to-face?

Daniel: Is that why you didn’t bother to call me back when I left you an important message?

Phyllis: I wanted to give you a chance to cool down.

Daniel: No. No. You see, I think that you just didn’t want me getting in the way of you doing whatever it is that you wanted to do.

Phyllis: Please let me explain myself. Please will you meet with me?

Daniel: I would actually love to meet with you. When and where?

Kyle: Victor was not making a move against you. He just wants adam back at newman enterprises and with his family.

Jack: You know, I wouldn’t expect victor to care, but I’d like to think you — you’re a little concerned with how this affects me and jabot when another co-ceo abruptly jumps ship.

Kyle: What? I didn’t jump ship. I still have a big role in this company.

Jack: Oh, that’s right. You used to run the whole thing. But you made a choice. You decided to step away from the big job. Now stick with your decision and let me run the company! And what is victor’s next plan? Surely you don’t think he ever expected to only get information about adam’s job performance. No, he wants more than that. When you get a text from victor newman saying, “stay tuned,” believe me, there is a phase two of his plan. What is it?

Adam: Things sound pretty heated in here.

Jack: This is not a good time. We are in the middle of something.

Adam: And I know exactly what you’re in the middle of. And I’m here to help.

Nate: Audra and tucker had a falling-out. So I asked her to draw him back in so she can pass along any useful information to us.

Victoria: Do you think she’ll be able to do it?

Nate: She seemed confident. And if she can pull this off, then we’ll know we can trust her to tackle more challenging tasks.

Victoria: I’m very impressed. Good move.

Nate: Thanks for asking me to join the meeting with victor and michael yesterday, especially after michael made it clear he did not want me involved.

Victoria: It’s nothing personal. You know, him being cautious — it’s just a part of what makes him so excellent at what he does.

Nate: Mm. I understand.

Victoria: And it gave me the perfect moment to telegraph to michael and to my father that you are very much a part of the inner newman team.

Nate: We do make a good team.

Tucker: I hear what you’re saying, but genoa city is built for that kind of awkward run-in.

[ Chuckles ] I mean, if you want a decent cup of coffee, you can either drive two towns over or hit crimson lights and risk running into your least favorite person every time.

Audra: The long drive may be worth it.

Tucker: Audra… can we take a step back? I’m — I’m not leaving town, and it seems like you’re not going anywhere. So, whatever’s broken between us, can we just try to fix it?

Audra: How do you suppose we do that?

Tucker: Well, for starters, you can admit that you over-reacted earlier.

Audra: [ Scoffs ] Me?

Tucker: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. I will grant you that I was not the perfect gentleman, but I had just received some disappointing news. And while I admit that there has been some friction between us, we have good history.

Audra: Can’t argue that. Look, I certainly haven’t forgotten that you’ve come through for me in the past, but now I’ve landed solidly on my feet. Not sure the same can be said for you. It must be hard, facing one rejection after another.

Tucker: Yeah, you do like to play rough, don’t you?

Audra: I’m not playing at all. I suppose now that we’ve, you know, gone our separate ways professionally and personally, there’s no reason for animosity.

Tucker: Mm.

Audra: Is it possible that we could actually, you know, turn out to be, dare I say it, friends without benefits?

[ Knock on door ]

Phyllis: Hey! Hi.

Daniel: Hi. I want to know what in that crazy head of yours made you think it was okay to fly to portugal without talking to me about it first.

Phyllis: Okay. Okay. I didn’t want you to overthink anything, and I didn’t want you to worry about me or how the trip was going.

Daniel: No. No, see, I’m not buying that. I think that you didn’t want to ask me because you were afraid i would have said no, which i would have, by the way. I would have said no. It’s also the reason why you never bothered to call me back when I begged you not to do this in the first place.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. I was on a mission to help my son. What, I can’t help my son? I can’t care about my son? It’s not so odd that I would reach out to heather. I can’t visit lucy?

Daniel: So, you saw them? Are you gonna tell me what happened?

[Sword sharpening]

Kyle: Okay, we can talk about this later. I will explain everything.

Summer: I’m not going anywhere.

Kyle: Okay, this isn’t the time or the place.

Summer: I already know what’s going on, kyle.

Kyle: Hey, what the hell did you say to her?

Adam: Oh, a little something called the truth, kyle.

Jack: Like I said when you first came in, kyle and I are in the middle of a conversation that we need to finish.

Adam: And I’m sorry for barging into your office, jack. I will leave once I say my piece. This conversation is about me, so I’m going to take some liberties.

Kyle: Mm. What else is new?

Adam: I assume that you were confronting kyle over his backdoor collusion with victor. But the truth is, you should be thanking kyle. In fact, you should be thanking victor and kyle.

Tucker: A friendship, eh? Yeah.

[ Laughs ] Could be a challenge. It might also be doable, though. What the hell? Why not give it a shot?

Audra: Good. That way, neither of us has to, you know, move out or go out of the way for coffee.

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Audra: Congrats to us for being so adult.

Tucker: Yes, congratulations to us. So, how do you see this friendship working?

Audra: Oh, you know, the usual way — lunches, dinners, check-ins. How do you not understand that? Don’t you have any friends? Oh. Right.

Tucker: Right, and you’re drowning in dinner invitations, are you?

Audra: I have been working a lot.

Tucker: Right. So we can cross devon and lily off the friend list.

Audra: Mm.

Tucker: And I’m assuming your reunion with noah went about as well as mine did with ashley.

Audra: So we both need a friendly shoulder to lean on.

[ Sighs ] A platonic dinner might just be what the doctor ordered.

Tucker: Yes. Yes. A platonic dinner. No sex at dinner ’cause we’d be out in public, right? You can’t do that.

[ Breathes deeply ] Are you sure you want to be seen in town with me?

Audra: If you’re okay being seen with me.

Tucker: Oh, man. I’ll be the envy of every guy in town.

Audra: Stop it.

Tucker: But we’d just be friends, right? What the hell? Yeah, I’m in.

Phyllis: Well, so, I went to heather’s house.

Daniel: I bet she was surprised to find you on her doorstep.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. She was.

Daniel: ‘Cause you didn’t give her any advance notice, of course.

Phyllis: No. No. But she was lovely. She invited me, and we had a chat. She offered me coffee, uh, and i wanted to tell her all about your omega sphere, but she knew about it because she saw an advance copy of the press release.

Daniel: Which I could have told you, had you given me a heads-up as to what you were doing.

Phyllis: Yeah, but it was very important to me to tell her that you were inspired, that you were doing something new and all the changes you have made.

Daniel: What’d she say?

Phyllis: Well, she said she was happy about the changes.

Daniel: That’s heather being polite. What else did she say?

Phyllis: Well, she seemed genuinely happy.

Daniel: But she just left it at that?

Phyllis: Well, I mean, listen, I think she just needs a second to process everything.

Daniel: What about lucy?

Phyllis: Um, I-I didn’t see lucy for a long time, actually. Um…she seemed uncomfortable. Uh, she’s probably just going into that teenage stuff, you know?

Daniel: So it was just one great big failure.

Phyllis: Well, no, no. It wasn’t a failure. I didn’t see it that way. I mean, it was the first volley, you know? Now — now we have a step toward really fixing things.

Daniel: [ Scoffs ] I don’t believe you. I feel like you’re trying to spare my feelings. Just tell me the truth. Just be honest with me.

Phyllis: Okay, it wasn’t — it wasn’t really a success, you know, but —

Daniel: Right there.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Daniel: I don’t know why you needed to force the issue. It was too soon. We weren’t in a place where we could make that kind of gesture yet.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. Daniel, I just wanted to help.

Daniel: Yeah. I bet. But you never do. Migraine hits hard…

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Victoria: You know, we always make it a point to have significant money in reserves so that we can make acquisitions. But mccall unlimited is so big that we’re gonna have to move money between divisions and maybe sell off some of our real-estate projects, walk away from deals, and redirect the money towards this.

Nate: Can you walk me through that in more detail?

Victoria: Do you really want to hear about this?

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: I’m intrigued by the way the money moves around — and how your mind works. I may not have a scotch to facilitate our brainstorming, but I do find it all a bit intoxicating.

Victoria: So do I. I think we’re alike in that way.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Every day I work here proves this is exactly where I should be.

[ Knock on door ] Come in. [ Clears throat ]

[ Door opens ]

Audra: I hope I’m not interrupting anything.

Victoria: Oh, no, not at all. Please join us.

Phyllis: Excuse me, young man. Let me tell you something. My flying all the way to portugal to help you was an act of love for my son and nothing else, okay? No, I didn’t help things, but I didn’t make a difference. You’re at the same place you were with heather before I went.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ] Why can’t you ever just admit that you’re wrong, hmm? It’s like this missing switch in your brain.

Phyllis: I absolutely admit when I’m wrong.

Daniel: No, you don’T. It’s like a blind spot.

Phyllis: I’m not wrong in this case.

Daniel: You are infuriating!

Phyllis: Okay, you know what? Let’s just table this, seriously, seriously, before we both say something we’ll regret.

Daniel: Really? No! No. I want you to listen to me. I want you to really hear me right now, okay? Stay out of my business. I mean it. I want to stick around genoa city for a little while. I want to build something meaningful with lily, something that’s gonna do more for than just me, and I can’t have you running around always screwing things up.

Phyllis: Okay, daniel, daniel, I told you I didn’t make things worse. I didn’T. I didn’t even make a difference.

Daniel: What you did was selfish and self-involved. And no matter what you think, it wasn’t about love.

Phyllis: Okay, listen. I know you’re upset. I want to make it up to you, okay? So let’s just take a minute, and tomorrow we can get together and I can tell you all about the things I’m doing for omega sphere.

Daniel: [ Laughs ] Oh, my god. You’re really not listening. When I said stay out of my business, I meant my actual business.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. Really? Are you seriously firing me?

Daniel: You already made me regret hiring you before you pulled this latest stunt. So, yes. Yeah. Consider this your official termination notice.

[ Door slams ]

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Believe me, I won’t be thanking kyle or victor for their machinations.

Kyle: And, adam, I don’t need you, of all people, butting in right now and trying to suck up.

Summer: You know what? Maybe you should actually try listening to him.

Kyle: I’d rather discuss this with you alone. I came clean with my dad. I will do the same with you later.

Summer: Not sure what more there is to talk about. I really hope those textile mills were worth it to you.

Jack: Wait, what is she talking about?

Summer: Oh. I thought you told him everything.

Kyle: We got interrupted before we got that far.

Jack: Wait, you — you sold me out to victor for some textile mills? That only proves my point about his motives. If he’s willing to pay that high a price, he wants a lot more back from you in exchange. Kyle, the other shoe’s about to drop. Now, I’ll give you one more chance to tell me. What is victor’s next plan?

Michael: I am poised like a jungle cat, as soon as you and victoria give me the word. But this I will say again — taking ownership of tucker’s debt will be the easiest part of our play for his company. And the man’s not known for backing down in the face of tough times. And I’m sure he’s got some sort of back-up plan.

Victor: I’m aware.

Michael: Of course you are.

Victor: Let him bring on whatever he has up his sleeve.

Michael: As long as we all stay aware that tucker’s not gonna let newman take control of his company without one hell of a fight.

Victor: Have you ever known me to walk away from a fight?

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: Hi. I see from the expression on your face the conversation with phyllis didn’t go well.

Daniel: Well, the only upside is that she’s been officially let go from the project.

Lily: So, you went through with it?

Daniel: Gave her the ax.

Lily: Wow. I’m really sorry it came to that.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m more concerned about the damage that she’s done to my personal life. I still can’t believe that she would go and interfere the way she did, except for the fact that, you know, I have a whole lifetime of experience to draw from.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I’m sure she meant well.

Daniel: So does she. That’s what makes it even more infuriating, you know? It — it means that she’s never gonna to back down and she’s never going to admit that she was wrong. She’s like a freight train, you know, that just won’t stop until she gets what she wants. And she has a blatant disregard for other people or the havoc she might be wreaking.

Lily: Yeah. I think we’ve all experienced the phyllis train.

[ Chuckles ] I mean, do you really think that no good came from her visit?

Daniel: She went there without having any idea of what I actually put heather and lucy through, you know? And, I mean, I told her a little bit about it, but it’s not the same as experiencing it. And I’m sure she doesn’t want to believe any of the stuff I told her about myself or my actions.

Lily: So, you think she was glossing over everything?

Daniel: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, I could just picture her showing up and declaring that everything’s better now and how that must have gone over. And what’s worse is it — it wasn’t her call to make, you know? I mean, what kind of message does that send?

Lily: Well, maybe heather knew that she was acting on her own, without your approval.

Daniel: That’s even worse. I mean, then it looks like i still don’t have my act together. And that my mom runs my life? No, those are all pretty terrible messages. I think that she may have ruined my chances to reconcile with my family.

Victoria: I should get back to work. I’ll touch base with you later if there are any new developments.

Nate: Sounds good.

Audra: You sure I didn’t interrupt something important?

Nate: Not at all. We were done.

Audra: Should I be clued in on whatever developments victoria was referring to or…?

Nate: When there’s something to clue you in on, I will let you know. The more important matter is if you were able to mend fences with tucker.

Audra: I have good news on that front. I was able to arrange an accidental run-in with him today, and I played my part perfectly, if I do say so myself.

Nate: Okay. Did you get any new information from him?

Audra: Uh, I couldn’t push too hard, too fast. But I did convince him that we can be friends again. In fact, we are having dinner tonight.

Nate: I’m impressed. Good work.

Audra: Don’t congratulate me yet, not until I find out if he suspects that the newmans are up to something.

Kyle: I honestly believe victor doesn’t have anything else planned. He was happy to get the information about adam’s lackluster performance. If he does have anything up his sleeve, he didn’t tell me about it.

Jack: That doesn’t mean anything, kyle. You walked into the situation thinking you were in control of it, but you were walking in blind because you only thought about what you wanted.

Kyle: I disagree.

Jack: Oh, I’m sure you do. But I know victor newman a whole lot better than you do. That man can’t be trusted. And I’m sure he would love to leave you hanging because you didn’t see the bigger picture.

Kyle: I would always protect jabot no matter what.

Jack: The fact that you are defending yourself only makes me believe all the more you didn’t know what you were doing.

Adam: Look, jack, this is your office. And I respect that. And I realize this is a very tense moment for all of us, but hopefully I’m gonna make things a little less stressful with what I’m about to say.

Jack: Go ahead.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I’m not gonna take issue with what kyle did because I think he was just looking out for jabot. I mean, if the circumstances were reversed and I was at the helm of newman and some interloper wasn’t living up to their potential at the top of my family’s company, I would have done everything in my power to get rid of him. And I will own that my work went to hell. After my recent personal failures, I’ve been coasting for a while now. I lost my drive and my focus, and I haven’t brought anything of real value to the table.

Jack: Well, I appreciate your honesty. I appreciate your humility. I think you’re being too tough on yourself, and I’d like to help you put these recent setbacks behind you so that we can get back to business as usual. Since you know of the mistakes you’ve made, we can make adjustments.

Adam: Jack, I’m gonna be brutally honest with you. I’ve thought a lot about this, examined why I have fallen short, and I don’t think things are gonna change… which is why I have an announcement to make. Ever leave your clothes in the dryer

Lily: No, I refuse to let you give up on heather and lucy, okay? Because you do not run, either. Ever since we made that decision to go on the lam in L.A., You have become a fighter — I think more than I have.

Daniel: Well, I don’t really feel like much of one right now.

Lily: What are you talking about? Everything that you’ve been doing has been rooted in getting heather and lucy back. So, phyllis may have thrown things off their trajectory for a bit, but I know that you will get them back on track.

Daniel: Why?

Lily: Because I know how you are when you love someone. You are devoted and determined, and you love your family. So I know, when it’s the right time, you’re gonna show them how great things can be again. Listen, trust me — no one can resist daniel romalotti when he’s firing on all cylinders.

Victoria: Mwah!

Victor: Hi, my sweet love.

Victoria: I bring good news.

Victor: You do? I’m eager to hear it.

Victoria: All of the financing is lined up, and we are ready to make our first move against tucker.

Kyle: This is ridiculous. I’m done listening to your grandstanding.

Adam: Okay, just give me one more minute. I guarantee you’re gonna love this next part. Um, jack, first and foremost, i really want to thank you for everything. I know what a big risk it was in you hiring me, and that does not go unappreciated. But my work didn’t measure up. So now the moment has arrived. You can fire me, or I can resign. Either way, it’s best for everyone. I’m leaving jabot.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Summer: What does that say about us, about our marriage? You completely violated my trust.

Ashley: You think you can kick me out of the family home?

Jack: I guess so.

Ashley: We’ve talked about this, jack. You can’t do it. This is our home, not just yours.

Jack: How much?

Ashley: How much what?

Jack: How much is it gonna cost me to buy you out of this house?

Daniel: Heather. I can’t believe you’re really here.

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GH Transcript Friday, February 10, 2023

Posted on February 10, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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alright, guys. Wow. Man, you looking good. The tailor did you justice. Well, you know, guys, nobody’s gonna be looking at me. All eyes will be focused on my lovely bride. Well, if anybody asks, these officially are not cuban. Okay? How you feeling? Any jitters? Not one. Really? What’s your secret? No secret, pop. Today I get to marry the woman I love, and I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life. Tj! Hey, mom. Hmm. I’m here for a follow-up with my nephrologist. Okay. But what are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be with curtis getting ready for the big day? Yeah, I’m just wrapping up. Still the resident, so… gotta put in the hours. But I’m about to grab something for aunt stella and try to convince her to attend the wedding. She keeps insisting she’s not feeling well, she doesn’t want anyone to catch whatever — I don’t know — bug she has. Right. But we both know there’s more going on here, don’t we? Whatever decisions I make with my life are my business. I have made that perfectly clear to you, jordan. I know that.

[ Chuckles ] But I have to say, you seem very stressed out by these decisions. Might do you some good to unburden yourself.

[ Knock on door ] Come in! Hey! Hey, joss!

[ Chuckles ] Did trina tell you where she ran off to? Oh. Yeah. She’s just out in the hall. She’s making a phone call. Oh. Call me crazy, but, um, I half expected you to crash my mom’s rehearsal dinner last night. Yeah, I almost did. What stopped you? I realized that the rehearsal dinner was not about me, and I didn’t want to pull focus away from the bride and groom. Wow! Look at that emotional growth.

[ Laughs ] You might be halfway decent at this fatherhood thing after all.

[ Laughs ] Hi! Good. Come on in. I’m so glad. You made great time. Well, you told me to hurry. What’s going on? What’s so urgent? We have to move my ex-husband. Nik is just…gone? According to ava. Because of what he did to esme? After our argument, he must have figured out that I was having an attack of conscience, and he took off before I could confess to the police. Well, that changes everything. Curtis’ wedding starts in a few hours. I told him that we would attend, but that’s when we thought that we were gonna get some good news about willow. I’m sure curtis is gonna understand. On the other hand, it’s gonna give us a couple hours to get out of the hospital. I don’t think willow’s condition is gonna change tonight, right? But, sonny, how can I leave my daughter’s side… even if she doesn’t want me near her?

[ Monitor beeping ] Willow: Michael. It’s time we have “the talk.” No, no, no. No, I’m not ready. I’m not — I’m not giving up. I don’t want to give up, either. But we need to start thinking about your life without me. I need you to face the truth. I’m going to die.

Marcus. Madam mayor! Oh. Just laura today.

[ Chuckles ] Wow. It has been way too long since we’ve seen each other in person. Yeah. I know. Well, I-I just — I just thought I’d come in here early, double-check security. I wouldn’t think the hook would attack such a large venue, but still… yeah. Better safe than sorry. Can’t get the cop out of you, can you?

[ Laughs ] When it comes to my daughter and her mom. What about you? Why are you here earlier than anybody else? I’m officiating this wedding. Yeah? I know. Apparently, stella wasn’t well enough to come. All I meant was aunt stella might be feeling guilty. I mean, she meddled with curtis and portia when they were first getting back together. Oh, come on. Stella gave all of curtis’ girlfriends a hard time, including me. She eventually comes around. Okay, sure, but we both know that aunt stella is the best when it comes to punishing herself. I mean, she’s probably overblowing an upset stomach. Or maybe she’s just sensitive about her own recent health scare. Stella just wants curtis to be happy. We all do. And you? How are you handling today? I know it — I mean, it must bring up a lot of emotions. Curtis and I weren’t meant to be. There were too many secrets between us. Do you think you’d still be together if things had been different? Things couldn’t have been different. The secrets I was keeping were baked into our relationship because of my job. The only thing I could have changed was… letting the truth come from me instead of someone else. Mom. What is it? You should go. Please with curtis well for me? I really appreciate you showing up, man, for your best-man duties. I know you got a lot on your plate with willow. What? I am right where I need to be. Not like there was a lot to do. You’re not nervous. I didn’t have to talk you down off a ledge. You didn’t even let me throw you a bachelor party. Uh, well, we might be a little too old for that. Huh.

[ Chuckles ] You always think you’re old until you get older.

[ Laughs ] Then — then you realize how young you really were. Well, at least we’re gonna have a toast. I’m gonna get the drinks. It’s just me and you, pop. Ooh. Man. Hey, dad, is everything okay? Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. Just, uh… just a wee bit overwhelmed, that’s all. All those years of not being there for you, I never thought we’d have this relationship. But I-I realize we got miles to go, but, uh… the fact that I’m here… standing by your side.

[ Chuckles ] About to watch you get married, son. You know… it means everything to me. It means everything to me, too, pop. Okay. Sorry about that. I’m all yours. Okay, mom…

[ Squeals ] …Are you ready to put on your dress? Oh, sweetheart, there’s plenty of time for that. Come on. I still haven’t even seen it on you. Honey, you’re my maid of honor. You will get first dibs.

[ Laughter ] Alright, I’m gonna go check in with olivia and make sure that the metro court ballroom is all set up for the reception. I’m also gonna talk to laura. Are you sure you don’t want to talk to laura? No. You’re gonna have to face cam’s grandmother at some point.

[ Sighs ] Okay. That was really nice of laura to step up and officiate. Yeah. Yeah. She’s a good friend. And, you know, with stella under the weather, there is gonna be an extra seat at the main table. There’ll be some room if you wanted to invite… a friend. I hope your shoes are good in the snow. We have to move nikolas to the pine barrens right away. W-w-w-why? Nikolas’ body is safely tucked away in a tack-room closet, right? And we talked about this. Didn’t we agree that we weren’t gonna do anything until the — the curiosity about his disappearance died down? That was before I spoke with elizabeth baldwin. And just as I feared, she is feeling guilty about what she and nikolas did to esme. Now, if elizabeth turns herself in, how long before the cops show up here and search for evidence on the island and discover my late husband’s body?! Have you reconsidered turning yourself in? We’ve already had this conversation. I thought I made my position clear. Yes. No. I mean, you said you were gonna sleep on it. And I did. And I woke up convinced more than ever of what’s right. I even had scott come over this morning. I didn’t get into particulars, but I — no, no. T-that’s good. It’s good. Um, it’s good to get some legal advice, right? I sort of talked to a lawyer myself. I didn’t use any names and I spoke in hypotheticals. And this — this lawyer said that your best bet was probably testifying against nik. That way, the prosecution would focus all their energies on the main culprit. But nik took off. And with all that cassadine money, he’s probably long out of the reach of the law. Doesn’t that at least change the calculus? Not for me. Yes, this is a setback. Okay? A-a big one. But you can’t be certain that you’re gonna die. Michael, just to be clear… I don’t want to die. But I am running out of time to make sure that everything is in place. What do you mean, in place? What I want for wiley and for amelia and for you. So that I can know that when I’m gone… arrangements will be made so I know that you’re all okay. Okay, willow, willow, just please — please stop. Michael, please. If we don’t do this now, everything I’ve done will have been for nothing.

Was thinking about what you said. That willow’s not sick because of my “bad karma,” that she is sick because, you know, bad things happen in the world and there’s no rhyme or reason. They just happen. But why would god or the universe give willow this beautiful little baby and give her leukemia at the same time? Just seems really unfair. It’s nobody’s fault. Sometimes you’re just a bystander in someone else’s story, helpless to change anything, no matter how much you feel like you’re in the middle of it. Right? Sometimes… it was never about you. Michael. I risked my health and safety to make sure that amelia would have a fighting chance at life. I knew the risk of delaying treatment. And I can live with those consequences. But if you don’t sit down and talk with me about arrangements we need to make for amelia and wiley, about what life I want them to have, about who will help you take care of them, what you will tell them about me when I’m gone, I will not be at peace. I’m so scared, michael. About what’s going to happen to you. It would be so easy for you to bury yourself in work. I don’t want our children raised by nannies. I need to know that you’re going to keep putting one foot in front of the other and that one day the three of you will be happy again. Please. I need to know that my family will be okay… and will someday move on. No, I don’t —

[ Sniffles ] I don’t want to move on. I don’t want to give up. I need that hope. I know. [ Sobs ] I know. And I love you so much for that. But right now I don’t need hope. I need peace of mind. And you’re the only person who can give that to me.

[ Knock on door ] Sorry to interrupt, but I need to check your vitals, willow. Yeah. Of course.

[ Door closes ] Who’s ready for a toast? Scotch? I didn’t know you were getting scotch. This is a special occasion. I got the good stuff down in the basement. I’ll be right back, gentlemen. Oh, I see how it is. Huh? Okay. Look, um… now that we’re alone, I — I really do want to apologize again for all the background-check stuff that went down. No, no, no. That’s — that’s all in the past. There is something you can do for me. Anything. Drew, my — my greatest fear… is that I have some kind of episode today. And, true, I haven’t had one in years, but being around this family a-and on this big occasion, I-I’m just afraid I might give in to the pressure. You never know. Hmm. So… so, drew, if you get any sense that I’m about to cause a scene, you got to promise me you’re gonna get me out of there without any disruption. Yeah, I can do that. Absolutely. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. I j– I just don’t want to ruin curtis and portia’s big day. And extra seat at the main table? I mean, joss is gonna be there, so I’ll have a friend with me. You’re actually gonna make me say it? Say what? If you want to invite spencer, I would be okay with that. Mom! I’m not saying that he is my favorite person. I will never say that. But… I have noticed things and I’ve noticed that you’ve been getting closer to him. And I want my special day to be just as special for you. Thanks, mom. I’ll think about it.

[ Both laugh ] I’m really confused. This morning, last night, you were all out of sorts. Now you’re all business. I loved nikolas. I did. And, sure, it was a dark and twisted kind of love, but it — it was love. It absolutely was. I believe that it was. Look, I don’t know what your story is or why you decided to help me, but we are bound together now… and we got to get goin’. Spencer: Ava!

[ Door rattling ] Sorry. I…

[ Keys jingling ] I still have a key. I let myself in. What can I do for you, spencer? I want to know what went down between you and my father last night.

Excuse me. Could ava and i have a few moments alone? Oh, yeah, yeah. Absolutely. Excuse me. Thank you. What’s dr. Gatlin-holt doing here? Well, he and i became friendly after he treated me for my — my hook wound. I played the blackmail video that you gave me against my father. He refused to sign over the rights to the baby. Oh? I got the definite impression that he was going to come over here to confront you. Since then, he hasn’t answered any of my calls, returned any of my texts. I just want to know if he’s gonna fight me for custody or not. I don’t believe nikolas will be a problem for you anymore. I can’t live with this hanging over me for the rest of my life, always wondering what will happen if nikolas or ava change their mind and decide to throw me under the bus. They can’t throw you under the bus without throwing themselves, too. And, by the way, his answer was to skip town. I went along with his plan because I thought I was protecting my son and this entire city from esme. But once we found out she wasn’t the hook killer, nikolas and i said nothing. We withheld the truth. And the hook killed again — my colleague britt. She’s dead because of us. She’s dead because of me. There’s my nephew. Alright. I was beginning to think you were gonna stand me up. Never. No. I just, uh — I wanted to see if I could rally aunt stella into coming. Oof. And? No luck. Yeah. Would be kind of nice to have my whole family there. I mean, how sick can she be? Ah, she’s probably just nervous about her recent health scare. Yeah, yeah. That’s what my mom said. When’d you see jordan? I ran into her at the hospital. Yeah. You know, I — I hope she knows that despite everything that went down, that I’d still love to see her there tonight. She knows that. And I think, understandably, she is a little in her head today, but she told me to tell you that she sends her best and that she is happy for you. I mean, just like all of us are. For you and portia. Thanks, pal. Terry: Sorry I’m late, portia. I got held up at the hospital. Portia: Oh, please. Family full of doctors. If anyone understands, it’s me. Mom! Don’t keep us in suspense! We want to see the dress!

[ All gasp ] Trina: Oh, my god!

[ Gasps ] Ohh! Oh, my god. Mom! Ohh! You are the most beautiful bride ever.

Spectacular.

[ Laughter ] The dress is beyond gorgeous, but I think we’re forgetting something. What? What? What’s that? Some things old, new, borrowed, blue. Well, the dress is new. Yes. Yes. Yes, it is. Yeah. And, oh, my brother zeke gave me this brooch at the rehearsal dinner last night. It belongs to my mom. Oh. So…we got new and borrowed. So I’ll handle… old and blue. What’s this? Remember that suffrage project I worked on in high school? Of course I do. Well, I read about a doctor named priscilla johnson, and she had a charm like this one. And I found this a while back. And I wanted you to have it. Why? She was ahead of her time, and it inspired me. The way you inspire me every single day. I absolutely love it. Just like I love you. It’s usually the best man’s job to give a toast at the wedding, but, drew, I hope you’ll indulge me now. Have at it. To my uncle, the man who spends so much of his time looking out for everyone else. It means so much today that we get to stand up for you on the happiest day of your life. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Cheers. Cheers. Hear, hear. Ahh. Ho, ho, ho! Nice. Whoo! Mm-hmm. Now we got to get the groom to the church. It is time for you to get married, my friend. Let’s go. Let’s do this. Let’s go. I’ll be back to check on you in an hour.

[ Monitor beeping ] W-what do you want? I, um… I understand that the stem-cell transplant isn’t happening. I just wanted to say that I’m really sorry and I’m sorry that I wasn’t a bone-marrow match to try to help save your life. Not everything is about you, nina. You’re right, willow. Not everything is about me. That’s actually why I came by. You know, I found this — I found this necklace with my mother — madeline’s belongings, uh… does this — this story have a point? Yeah, yeah, it does. It’S… for years, I tried to convince myself this was madeline’s way of linking me to my daughter. That’s how self-absorbed I can be sometimes. I thought this necklace had something to do with me. It has nothing to do with me. This necklace was linking the sisters together… …my twin daughters that she separated from each other. I know, willow, that you don’t want to have anything to do with me or your sister. But this necklace is… it’s rightfully yours.

[ Door closes ] Britt was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but she’s dead because of the choices I made as to even the scales for cameron, josslyn, and trina. Hey, you know, you’ve been beating yourself up for a while now, and… forgive me, but I can’t help but feeling that in some– someway you’re transferring that residual guilt you feel about reiko onto britt. Please — do not do this because you think you need to pay some kind of penance or you think I’m holding a grudge against you. Because I’m not. I — I care about you too much, and you don’t need to be absolved by me or anyone else. Maybe I need to absolve myself. Hey, even if the police knew esme wasn’t the hook doesn’t mean it would’ve prevented anyone else from getting hurt. You know the prosecution — they’re gonna be out for blood on this. And with nik gone, you’re the one that’s gonna be left to pay the price. Is that fair? Is that justice? The guy that’s responsible for all this, he’s out walking free? While you risk being taken away from your boys? I wouldn’t be someone they could be proud of if I didn’t do this. Nikolas did indeed come here last night. He was livid that I gave you material to use against him in your custody battle. And he said that he couldn’t trust that I wouldn’t turn him in after you got custody. What are you saying? I’m so sorry, spencer. Your father left town. Probably the country. He ran? I’m afraid so. I don’t think he’s coming back to port charles. Not after all the bridges he’s burned. I mean, the only two people he has in his corner are his mother and his uncle victor. He left without saying goodbye? Oh, spencer, I’m so sorry.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Sniffles, clears throat ] Uh, I have to go. All I can say is… good riddance. You’re really good. No time for compliments. We have a body to move. Uh, no, that’s just not gonna happen.

If I walk away from what I did to esme, how am I any better than my parents? How can I expect my boys to be better when I’m setting a bad example? How can I ever find peace? Finn… I will always care about you, and violet will always be my niece. But if I’m being completely honest, I think a lot of our underlying issues were exacerbated… by your need to…

[ Sighs ] …Be my hero, to protect me I-instead of trusting me to handle things. And I know it — it comes from a good place. I really do. But I needed to handle my trauma my own way. And I did just that. And now I want you to trust me to handle this the way I see fit. So, for the sake of our family, which we will always share… …I’m asking you not to fight me. Please. I’m not saying I’m not gonna help you move the body. I’m saying I’m not gonna help you move the body right now. Did you not hear me before? I think I did. Elizabeth is having a crisis of conscience. Yeah. And if she goes to the cops, the first thing they’re gonna do is come here and search the property where esme was being held captive! O-okay, but, you know, people get caught when they’re being impulsive, so we should be smarter than that. We should be methodical. Alright? It’s the middle of the day, right? And your super-handsome stepson, he just waltzed right in here. W-what would have happened if he had seen us putting his tarp-wrapped papa into a rowboat to get him off the island? That would have been really uncomfortable. We would’ve been screwed. Yeah. That’s a fair point. Do you have a plan of any kind? Well, I mean, no, but I —

[ Sighs ] I know enough to not do it in broad daylight, right? We should wait for the cover of darkness. Wait. A-aren’t you supposed to be at a wedding right now, ava, right? We don’t — we don’t want people asking why you were a no-show or, even worse than that, stopping by here to make sure you’re okay. Alright. Fine! Fine. So, after the wedding, we’ll meet back here and then we’ll take care of the body. You know, I know why I have experience in these extreme situations. Remind me to ask you why it all comes so naturally to you. The guests should be arriving soon. We should go out and mingle. Yeah. Okay. Good luck. I love this charm. And not because it’s old or because it’s blue. Because it reminds me of the amazing young woman that you are. And I’m gonna carry this with me always. I just want you to know how grateful I am for you every single day. You make me so proud to be your daughter. Honey, I’m the one that’s supposed to be proud of you, and you make me proud every single day. Come on. I know I didn’t always make it easy for you. You’re practically an angel.

[ Both laugh ] And one of these days, you’re gonna realize that, you know, stress is — it’s part of the job of being a parent. I just mean… I know I didn’t make it easy for you and curtis at first. Honey, that time has long, long passed. But I want you to know that every choice that I’ve made in my life it’s been with you in mind. And just because I walk down the aisle, it doesn’t mean that that’s gonna change. You, baby, you. You’re the love of my life.

[ Sniffles, chuckles ] You look fantastic! Thank you. I’m really just trying to keep up with my beautiful bride. I know she’s gonna look amazing. Yes, she will. Now, listen. People are starting to show up, and I need to prep, so… hey, uh, curtis. Hold up. Hey. Um, I was thinking it’s time we had a talk.

Hi. Hello.

[ Door closes ]

[ Monitor beeping ] What’s this? Oh. Nothing that matters. Look, um, I’m sorry… if I made you feel unheard. You don’t need to apologize. I — we are in this situation because of decisions that I made without giving you a say. I don’t get to dictate how you deal with this. Look. Uh… I will never give up hope on you. I won’T. But if it gives you peace of mind to make preparations for a future that you might not be a part of… then I can, um — I can do that. Whatever you need. Thank you. So where do we — where do we start? Finally. An easy question.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, really? You can start by marrying me… michael corinthos. Sonny: How’d it go with willow? Uh, well, I didn’t expect it to be easy. It wasn’t easy. But I thought that if she knew that there was another person… …her mom, rooting for her, it’d give her the strength that she needs. And I don’t know if it was good thing to do or not. It’s just — can we — can we get out of here, please? Home or to the wedding? No, we don’t — we don’t have time to get ready for the wedding. Well, I-I-I did have frank bring your dress just in case, so it’s — it’s ready if — if you are. I mean, that’s — I’m gonna follow your lead, you know?

[ Laughs ] Thank you.

[ Laughs ] I don’t like it and I disagree with it… …but it’s not my decision to make and I respect your choice. And if you like, I’ll be there with you every step of the way. Thank you. You know, for the record, I was never trying to be a hero. I was just trying to do right by you. That being said, would you do — do me one small favor? Don’t go to the station tonight. Call scott in the morning and have him coordinate everything with the police. Do it the right way. Okay. It’s a good idea. So now it’s just — it’s a waiting game. I’ll try not to let my family know that anything is wrong. Yeah, well, you know, you don’t have to wait alone. If I remember correctly, there’s a little shindig tonight we’re both supposed to be at. I’m sure portia would appreciate you being there. And, you know, if you need anything, there’s — there’s a guy across the aisle that really cares about you.

[ Knock on door ] The church is starting to fill up.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh! And look at that. Elizabeth’s on her way. Oh. Good. Okay. I’ll see you out there. Okay. Trina! Yeah? I love you. I know. I love you, too. Okay. See you in a bit.

[ Door closes ] Hey. That was fast. You look really nice. Oh. Thanks. You’re welcome. Let’s go. Hm! Yeah, I-I thought I would just kind of hang out here until you got back. I said this binds us together, doc. I didn’t say I trust you. Come on. Well, if I had to come to a wedding without a date, I’m glad it’s with you. Oh. Um… well, I hate to break it to you, but, um, I have a date. What? Who?!

[ Door opens ]

[ Chuckles ] I was thinking how things started with you and portia back then. We never really talked about that.

[ Sighs ] This is not the time, marcus. No, no. I mean, just — just hear me out. Whatever happened back then doesn’t matter. Today is about the future, and… I see how great you are for portia. I see the sacrifices you made for trina. I can see they’re gonna have a bright future. I certainly didn’t, uh — I didn’t expect that. Thank you. Yeah, I — I know all this doesn’t make us family, but it does make me feel good about you being part of my daughter’S. You’re a good man, curtis. You’re a good man, too.

[ Sighs ] Okay.

[ Knock on door ] Hm! Jordan. What are you doing here? Stopping you from making the biggest mistake in your life.

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B&B Transcript Friday, February 10, 2023

Posted on February 10, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[ gentle instrumental]

Hope: You doing all right now that we’re here?

Douglas: Yeah.

Hope: Remember what we talked about. You are the one making the decision. It’s not me, not your dad. Not even the judge. And it’s okay if at any point, you feel uncomfortable. That’s fine, and we will put an end to it.

Douglas: Okay.

Thomas: Well, hey, guys.

Douglas: Hi, dad.

Hope: Steffy?

Thomas: That’s my, uh, witness. Yours, I’m guessing?

Steffy: Hey, bud, how you doin’?

Douglas: Good, aunt steffy. What’s a witness?

Steffy: It mostly means, I’m– I’m here to be your supportive aunt.

Douglas: Cool.

Thomas: So, did your mom and liam explain exactly what we’re doin’ here today?

Hope: Uh, we did, and he knows that nothing needs to be settled on today, and if he wants to stop at any point, he can.

Thomas: That’s right. Even if that’s right now. You sure you’re okay with this? Deciding where you’re going to live, permanently?

Douglas: Sure. I don’t wanna hurt anybody’s feelings, though.

Hope: You don’t have to worry about that. Your dad and I– we just want to do what’s best for you.

Thomas: You got that right. No matter what you decide.

Douglas: Okay. Good. Then, yeah. I’m ready.

[ Knocking on door ]

Deacon: Sheila?

Sheila: Hey.

Deacon: It’s just so strange, seein’ you walk around free.

[ Sheila chuckles ]

Sheila: No, what’s really strange is being back in this apartment. You know, it was a safe harbor for me for a long time, I– I haven’t been here since I fled.

Deacon: Must seem like a shoebox to you now, compared to spencer’s estate.

Sheila: Yeah, it’s a good thing I love shoes.

Deacon: So, what brings you here?

Sheila: I, um– I realized I forgot a few things.

Deacon: Mmm. You sure it’s not an excuse to come see me?

Liam: Hey, so, douglas. Just reminding you, uh, the– the decision’s a little more complicated than just who you live with. Right?

Hope: Yeah. The papers that your dad and I signed, they’re about parental rights.

Liam: Right. Look, uh, both of us will still be actively involved in your life, right? But whoever you choose will be more involved on the day-to-day things.

Douglas: Okay. How will I tell the judge?

Hope: Well, she’ll probably ask you what your decision is, and then you’ll tell her, and then it will be official.

Douglas: And then I go to their house?

Hope: Exactly.

Judge: Hello, all. Apologies for my delay. Thomas, hope, good to see you again. I assume these are your witnesses?

Hope: Uh, yes. Thank you, judge gomez. My husband, liam.

Thomas: And this is my sister, steffy.

Judge: Nice to meet you both. And you must be douglas. The man of the hour. Do you understand that you’re being asked to make a very big decision today?

Douglas: Yes.

Judge: And are you ready?

Douglas: Yes, your honor. (Vo) red lobster’s finer points of fun dining:

Deacon: It is truly impressive, seeing you out and about. You know, you not only landed on your feet, and stuck that landing, and you roped in spencer? I mean, gettin’ that guy to chuck his entire life for your defense? I don’t think anyone else could have done it. I don’t think anyone else would’ve tried.

Sheila: You know, it’s really funny, because bill used to have one just like this.

Deacon: Oops.

[ Both giggling ]

Sheila: Very cute. Very cute. And you know what? I didn’t pull off anything. We really have a connection.

Deacon: Yeah, okay.

Sheila: I mean it. We understand each other.

Deacon: I think… I understand you better than anyone. All that time, cooped up here together. All those nights in each other’s arms. I miss you. And I think you miss me, too.

Judge: I just need a moment to review.

[ Liam murmuring to douglas ]

Hope: Steffy?

Steffy: Mmm.

Hope: Thank you for being here.

Steffy: Of course. I’m happy to be thomas’s witness.

Hope: Honestly, I’m– I’m happy, too. I know that he’s missed you, and he might need some sisterly support after today.

Judge: Thank you for your patience. If everyone can take their seats? Uh, douglas, why don’t you sit here by me? As you know, we are here to decide parental rights for douglas. Or rather, douglas is. Now, your parents have already signed the paperwork, and they have reassured me that you are a very wise young man, capable of choosing what’s best for yourself.

Thomas: He certainly is.

Hope: We trust him.

Judge: Though unusual, it’s not unheard of to let a child decide, especially in a case like this when shared custody doesn’t appear to be working. This room is filled with people who love you, douglas. In fact, mom and dad love you so much, they’re putting aside their own wishes and letting you decide where you’re most comfortable. That says a lot about them, and you. You are in charge of your own destiny. But I think it only fair to let each of your parents talk to you, for a moment, before we finalize this. Because, after today, only one parent will have custody of you. Does that make sense?

Douglas: Yes, your honor.

Judge: Okay. Let’s hear what mom and dad have to say. Thomas? You’re up.

Thomas: Okay. Um, well. Bud. I am, uh– I’m sorry that we’re here today. I’ve made some mistakes in the past, and– and… it’s kind of led to this whole situation, I wish you didn’t have to be in. Yeah, I have so much respect for you. I’m so proud of you. You’re the best kid, I mean– I have no idea, sometimes, how you come from me. You’re so good and kind and honest. And you’re gonna grow up, and I am so excited for that. I am so excited to watch you, and watch the things that you do, and– as many mistakes as I have made, I’m– I’m really hoping I get to be a witness to that and– and to be a guide for you. Now, I want you to know, no matter what you choose, it’s gonna be okay. Your mom and i will respect it, 100%. But I do have to say… I really, really hope that you choose me. Mckenzie: Being a first time parent is hard, you know?

Sheila: You know, you’re sweet. But you’re not hearing me. Bill is the man in my life now, and my god, what a man. He is handsome, he’s rich, he’s powerful, and he put everything on the line to save me.

Deacon: He’s also the biggest jackass in L.A., And that is saying a lot.

Sheila: I care about bill.

Deacon: Listen. That meathead was your ticket out, okay? I– look, I’m amazed you were even able to take advantage of him like that. It was impressive. You know, you’re a genius, you’re a– you’re a sexy, nine-toed genius, because you will do whatever it takes to get what you want, and you know what? I love that about you.

Thomas: You know, douglas, I, um… I totally understand if you choose to live with hope. She has been the most loving and supportive mother that you could have asked for. But it was never supposed to be this way. Caroline and I, we were building an amazing family, but after she passed… I didn’t know what to do. And hope came in and filled that role. And she did a wonderful job. But douglas, giving you a mother… that was never meant to mean me giving up as a father. I am your father. You’re my blood. I love you. And every fiber of my being is here to protect you. And to look after you, and to guide you. And I wanna keep doing that.

Thomas: I’ve been looking at, uh, homes for us. I wanna build a future for you. Both of us together. And I know I have made a lot of mistakes in the past, but douglas… you’re like an angel, you– you’ve always seen who I truly am. And you’ve seen past my mistakes. I just– I really hope you can keep doin’ that. I love you, bud. And I really, really hope you choose me.

Judge: Thank you, thomas. Let’s hear from mom.

[ Hope clears throat]

Hope: Hi, douglas. Um, first and foremost, I want to say that I agree with your dad, and we will respect whatever decision you make today. And I’m really happy to hear that he’s looking at houses, because… your father deserves to have a place to call his own. A place for you to visit. But I hope that you consider your home to be with me, and liam, and beth. And it’s where you’ve been living now for most of your life. A place where you’re loved unconditionally, and supported, and where trust has already been earned. I love you. And I do hope… that after today, I will continue to see your smiling face coming in through those cabin doors when you get to tell me all about what you learned at school. Or even our silly little noodle dance we do before bed. Because you are a part of our family. And it would be incomplete without you. Now, I know… how important your father is to you. I know that because I didn’t get to have that growing up. And so I promise you, douglas, that I will always make sure that you have a healthy relationship with your dad, and that he is a part of your life. But you also can still do that while calling our house your home. So… I hope you choose to stay, and I love you. And it wouldn’t be the same without you.

Judge: Thank you both. I can see your words mean a lot to douglas, and he’s lucky to have such devoted and caring parents, one of whom he will choose to live with. What do you say, douglas? Have you made your decision? Doesn’t your family deserve the best?

Sheila: Seems like I earned your respect.

Deacon: Aww, come on. I always admired you, but this? Mad respect. But it’s curious, though. I mean, you– you got what you wanted. Why keep up this charade with spencer?

Sheila: You know, this is almost cute. You not accepting that I’ve– I’ve moved on. Almost.

Deacon: Sheila, you’re free, okay? There’s no charges against you. This could be it. This could be our time together, to have an actual relationship. Out in the open. And I know I’d be risking a lot, I get it, that– that brooke and hope wouldn’t be thrilled about it, but you know what? They’d come around. Once they see how happy I am. You make me happy. Let’s show them. Hell, let’s show the whole damn world. I want you, sheila. Tell me you want me as much as I want you.

Judge: All right, douglas. Do you know where you’d like to live?

Douglas: Yes, your honor.

Judge: Come up here and join me. Your parents’ signatures are already on this official document, you see? And steffy and liam are here as witnesses. This’ll be official and binding. Your custodian moving forward, who will care for you until you come of age. Now, you see this pad right here? That’s where I want you to write your decision down.

Douglas: Okay.

Judge: You’re a very brave young man, douglas, and I sense you’re gonna be fine with whichever place you’ve picked. And let’s remember, whatever douglas has chosen is final. You have pledged to be supportive and understanding, and I expect you to honor that. So… the custodian in douglas’s life will be…

Judge: Oh.

Thomas: Who is it? Douglas.

Hope: What’s going on?

Douglas: I wrote your name, aunt steffy. I wanna live with you. Will you have me?

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Days Transcript Friday, February 10, 2023

Posted on February 10, 2023March 1, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Uh, the spectator is so boring. Who cares about politics, wars, the economy. I’ve fallen asleep three times. I’m still on the front page. I can’t wait for you and Xander to take over this rag. Shock it back to life. Sanders said he was gonna be here first thing in the morning to talk strategy. He’s probably just at the gym.

Remember I told you last night working out that bodacious body of his is a full-time job here, have a chocolate stop stressing. What’d you do at those? They were giving them away at the front desk. I love a Valentine’s Day free beef. Thank you for the lovely night in front of the fire missing you, Les.

Who’s Les? Mattie? I think you’ve stolen somebody’s chocolates. Oopsy here. Just enjoy one. Oh wait, not that one. None of those Here. You can have one of those two. Relax Quinny. He’ll be here. What if you are wrong? I mean, what if he’s changed his mind and he is gone back to Sarah

been watching me sleep. I’ve been asking myself a question. A question. Is there. A more beautiful sight anywhere in the world than a sleeping Sarah Horton , and the answer, the indisputable answer is no.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Hey, I want to talk to you. Trying to me, what could you and I possibly have to discuss? Oh, I don’t know about the fact that you murdered my grandmother.

Good morning, sleep. Oh, something smells incredible. Is this what I think it is? , my famous heart-shaped waffles, . Happy Valentine’s Day baby.

He used to make these every Valentine’s morning back in Florida. . Well, I thought it might be nice to revive the tradition since you’re staying here with me until you and Ally work things out. Oh, um, about that after last night, I. Maybe staying here longer than expected. Why? What happened last night? I almost cheated on Allie.

Oh, my head.

Wait, where’s a few weeks ago you said that I was hot. One of the hot women you’ve ever been with, so were you lying?

Not even a little bit.

Maybe it was just a dream. Oh, you have any aspirin?

Oh God, what have I done?

Like sands through the hourglass. So are the days of our lives.

Blackmail by my own daughter and my best mate. What’s this world coming to?

I didn’t think I’d been gone long enough for you to start talking to yourself. Jennifer, miss mc. God, yes,

Why didn’t you call me? Let me, let me pick up the airport. You were coming home. I wanted to be a surprise for Valentine’s Day. I can’t think of a better idea. I can’t wait to celebrate. Mm, same here. But before we do, I want you to tell me why you were so upset when I first walked in.

Okay. Now, I’m not a kid. I’m a man and a Dara. You’d be wise to remember that. Look, clearly you’re upset. You need to get your facts straight. Had nothing to do with your grandmother’s untimely demise. David Vitale killed Susan. Yeah, after you helped David kidnap her. And Bonnie too. Don’t forget, Bonnie, your cousin’s wife, you know your own family.

You grabbed her two and for what? A cut of some ransom money from my dad that you never even saw. I hope it was worth it. Clearly you’re very angry, but rather than blaming me, oh, of course I blame you. I blame you. You could have turned Ava down, but you didn’t because you’re greedy, worthless, scum. And frankly, I don’t know how a woman like Sarah Horton stays married to someone like you.

She can’t what? Sarah’s Divo. You happy there?

Franks? Um, about last night. Oh, not it? No, don’t look at me like that. . Like what? Like you’re upset. No, no. I’m not upset. I just, I’m sensing some regret from you. No, no, no, no, no. Last night was, It reminded me of, of what it felt like when we first fell in love. But, but I am just coming out of my marriage and I just, I really am not ready to.

Do anything with anyone anytime soon as far as jumping into things. Can you understand that? Sure. I can Really? Yeah. You use me to get over Xander.

Oh my God. I can’t believe this. You can’t believe what? What do you mean? Can’t believe what you know, that you and I? Yeah, we did more than once. Don’t remind me. Was it really that bad? No, it was fine. Fine. Okay. You were amazing. Thank you. Did you wanna do it again? No one. Okay. I’m just asking. Chill. Chill.

How am I supposed to chill? What happened last night was like, monumentally bad. Epically bad. Allie, why are you freaking out right now? I mean, you were all about it last night, at least from what I could tell. I know we were also both hammered, but Oh my God. Please don’t tell me I misread this. No, no. Alex, you didn’t misread anything.

I, I did wanna sleep with you. It’s. What I can’t believe that I did this. I completely betrayed my girlfriend.

Chanel, how many times do I have to say this? You alcohol and cute boys or girls donuts? Johnny and I weren’t drunk. Someone polished off my wine. Report it, but we didn’t drink it. Wait, back up. Now you left here last night. You and I. Space and I went for a walk, and then I ran into Johnny, and then he asked me if I wanted to go watch a horror movie.

And so I told him no, but I told him that I would buy him a drink instead. Mm-hmm. . I was just killing time. And so we walked into the bar and we walked in on the worst thing I could have seen, which was. And Alex Kikis. First I cheated on trip with Chanel and now I have cheated on Chanel with you. Do you know what this means?

This means I’m a serial cheater. Allie, relax. It’s not that big of a deal. Of course it is. I know sex doesn’t mean anything to you, but uh, it means a ton to me. Why else would I have so much of it? You have one time, no strings attached. Meaningless sex. I cannot do that because I’m in a committed relationship, or at least I was until last night.

I don’t even know why I’m talking to you about this. It’s not what you’d understand. Oh, I understand Ellie, and look, I like hooking up. But to say that it’s meaningless, that’s not fair.

Look, this whole Stephanie thing falling for her, screwing things up with. It taught me a lot, and yes, I may still have casual sex, but I’m not casual about sex anymore for the first time in my life, I understand that there can be real feelings involved. Even love. Sorry Alex. I’m just furious with myself, but I’m taking it out.

It’s okay. How give anything to go back in time and change the way I behaved last night. I mean, seeing Chanel with my brother, why did I get so upset? I mean, she was pretty upset too. Yeah, but she wanted to fix things. She wanted to take me home, have me sleep it off, and I was just such an image to her unreasonable bitch that she ended up leaving with Johnny.

Look on the bright side, maybe they cheated.

I, I, I never meant to make you feel used at all. I’m, why are you smiling ? Because I, it’s actually okay. Really? I knew all along last night was just about rebound sex for you. You did? Mm-hmm. . Look, I would have to be a complete idiot to think that you suddenly fell back in love with me after all this. But hey, if being with me helps you forget about Xander, then I’m happy to be of service.

There is no way Xander is with Sarah. How do you not? First of all, she wants nothing to do with him. Second, he’s totally into you. Now I give it one month, two months tops before your re-engagement announcement runs in the Spectator. And of course you will give Lady Whistleblower the exclusive on all the wedding details.

Yeah. I wouldn’t buy your bridesmaid dress just yet. What are you waiting for? You and Zander are sleeping together, right? It happened one time and um, he made it pretty clear to me the next morning that he wasn’t ready to jump into something with me. Why? Well, lots of reasons, Mattie. But

the big one, I think I scared him off a bit because I told him I loved him. That was your first mistake, and that was before we slept together. That was your second mistake. So there you have it. The sad tale of my marriage coming to an end. Well, I don’t think it’s. I think it’s fantastic. She finally got the sense to dump you.

Oh, I’m glad that my misery can bring you so much joy, Johnny. I’m sure it’ll bring Sarah some joy too. You know, when she moves on somewhat new. Someone who’s not a heartless animal. It’s been lovely talk Kim Johnny. But I really have to go. Oh, we’re not finished. I believe we are. This conversation started with your role in my grandmother’s death, and it won’t be finished until you’ve paid.

Sandra and Gwen are blackmailing you. It’s awful, Jennifer. It is. It is. So h it doesn’t even seem real, but it is. It’s really happening. They can’t expect us to just hand over the. It’s our life’s work. What choice do we have? Let’s not end to go to the police and tell them that you hit Gwen with your car and drove away while you were high on drugs.

Well let them, better yet, I’ll go down to the station myself and make a full confession

for what you gonna kidnap. Me too. Susan was never supposed to go her. That was never part of the plan. She admit taking her. I let her go. Oh yeah, you let her go. You let her go right to her. Eva held her at gunpoint, it forced her into that hill, and I bet when they were speeding down that dark road, I bet my grandmother started to pray.

Not just for herself, but for you two, for God to have mercy on your soul, because that’s the kind of woman she was. My grandmother was kind and generous and loving. She deserved a long life with a peaceful ending, but that’s not what she got, is it? Now, when that car went crashing through that guard, All she felt was sheer terror.

That’s how she got to spend the last moments of her life. And then you can deny it, you can blame, maybe vitali all you want, but you know damn well the parts you played in her death. I can’t tell you how much I regret what I’ve done of it. I was sick when heard what happened to Susan. I don’t want to hear it.

But my ex stepdad, the police commissioner, I’m sure he’d be very interested to know that you just confessed. Maybe I’ll give him a call right now. You can tell RA whatever you want. I’ll just deny it. It’s hearsay. It’s not admissible in court. I recently learned there are loopholes around those kinds of things.

Like I said, it’s been nice chatting. For what it’s worth, I am truly sorry about Susan. People like you, you don’t feel remorse. You’re not sorry Sandra, but you will be.

You’re telling me. Almost slept with Johnny because you saw Allie doing shots with some guy, not some guy. Alex, what? What if that was more innocent than you think? I know what I saw Mama. She was into him. Well, they were throwing back to kill shots. Do enough of those and you’ll be into just about anything.

But I am sure that all that Ali was doing was indulging in a little, uh, alcohol-induced flirt. There you go again, making excuses for her. Just like when I found his underwear, all I said was that her story made. She lets him sleep over naked, gets wasted with him at the bar, sends out all kinds of signals as she wants him, and you want me to think that I have nothing to worry about.

It’s all just innocent fun. Is that what you’re telling me? No, baby, baby. All I’m telling you is I like Ali. I like the two of you together and I just don’t want you giving up on her until you are absolutely sure she has given you a damn good reason to.

And whenever I ask him, who do you love the most? He always says, and we all know . Right. Yeah. Um, okay, well I’m gonna be by to pick Henry up later, so thank you Will Allie about what I said before, just drop it. I did not mean to upset you. How did you think I was going to react to you suggesting that my girlfriend slept with my brother?

I knew you were feeling guilty and I just wanted to try to make you feel better. You know, you’d be even, or whatever

the logic of Alex Cian. I know, I know. I admit I am not a relationship expert, but I do know you and Shail have something very special, and I do care about you both and I’d hate to think that I played any messing things up for you boys. No, you didn’t. You’re not responsible for the problems you’ve been having and, um, you did not betray anyone last.

This is all on me and, uh, it’s my mistake to fix. So what are you gonna do? Offer starters. I’m going to tell Chanel the truth that you and I slept together. Um,

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. What the last thing you need to do is tell Chanel about us. Really? Should I let her find out from someone else? Allie, how the hell would that happen? It’s just you and I, who know? I would never say anything, so as long as you don’t, everything will be fine. No, everything’s not going to be fine.

Alex, I’ve been in this situation. I did not tell Trip when I cheated on him with Chanel and then Johnny went and blabbed about it and Trip was devastated. Yeah. But your brother was like possessed or something? Yes. Yes. And, and I don’t think that you are going to be taken over by the devil anytime soon, but this is Salem and Secrets have a way of getting out.

Okay. Well Allie, as you know, I used to be a player at one time. I used to crush a lot, and as such I found myself in, um, let’s just call them. Potentially dangerous, disastrous situations. I know how to keep my mouth shut and else do you think I should do lie to my girlfriend every day? Hmm. Ignore the guilt that’s already eating me alive.

Pray that every time I look her in the eyes, she doesn’t see the truth that I slept with you behind her back. Alex, I can’t do that. It’s not right and I won’t do it. I need to.

Hi. If you want to ruin your relationship, Alex, it’s the only way. What do you mean? It’s not the only way? Al you, you believe it’s the only way right now because you are in this like hole, the truth will set me free mode. But please let me give you a friendly reminder of how she reacted when she found my underwear in here the other morning.

It was innocent. You told her nothing happened between us. She didn’t believe. She freaked out, she left. So please just try and imagine how furious this girl would be if you tell her that we actually did sleep together.

You’re worried about trying to get her to move back in here. You might not ever see her again. Trust me. It is better for everybody involved if Chanel does not find out about what happened last night.

That was delicious. Mm, thank you baby. Uh, more coffee? Yes, please. Ah, so, ah, now, now finish telling me about how Sing Ali Sucked. Alex’s Lemon almost led you to almost do whatever you almost did. Can we just talk about something else like the weather, anything? Chanel fine. Okay, so Johnny and I, we came back here and we poured the wine and we started reminiscing about our time together in Italy.

And then one thing led to another and we almost kissed, oh Lord, gimme strength a. I said almost, Hey, Johnny, realize that it would be a mistake. Oh, woo. Well, once in his life, cast Nova showed some common sense. He’s a decent guy. Mama, huh? And he’s been a really good friend to me through all of this. Chanel, I know the past few months have been very difficult.

Oh, between your arrest and now this civil suit, it’s been a lot. And you know, I’m here for you. I will always be here for you. But Allie is your girlfriend and you need her support too. I wish I had it and I wish I could be there to support her too. Well, it’s time to stop wishing and start acting now. You need to move back in with Allie.

You’re kicking me out. No, no, of course not. My home will always be your home. But if you wanna fix things up with the woman that you love, you can’t do it by sitting around my kitchen or sitting at the bar with your ex-husband. You need to go handle your business,

okay? It’s just a business. Let’s not be rash here, Jack, just a business. That paper is a part of who we are to, to zander and gweneth means nothing, nothing. It’s just another way for them to take from our family. Well, you know what? I’m not gonna let them, it means too much. I know. You mean more, look, if they go to the cops, you could go to prison.

I don’t know. Maybe, maybe not. It might not come to that. I mean, you know, it it, it was an accident after all. I, I could get fined. Maybe they’ll put me on probation. They could suspend my license. I’m not willing, willing to risk it. I’ll do whatever it takes to protect you. I, I’m even handing over the paper to the daughter.

I disowned to the son of a bitch. I was foolish enough to befriend. Well, thank you Mattie, for pointing out all the numerous mistakes I’ve made with Xandra. I feel much better now. Pudding Pop. I didn’t mean to be discouraging, you know, I’m rooting for you in the X-Men. When I told him I loved him, I did call him a nor.

That’s good. It means you didn’t go full. Would you like me to do something unpleasant with these chocolates? Ah, don’t you dare. There’s only one trumpet covered. Cherry left. Well, I can’t eat anymore and I can’t wait anymore either. Patience is a virtue, my darling. Take some deep breaths. Push those negative thoughts away.

I’m not gonna let you give up. Who said anything about giving up? Sandra and I were gonna take over the newspaper. I’m hoping that all those long days and late nights are gonna bring us closer, you know, in every possible way. After all at work for my father and Jennifer. Isn’t that cute? Romantically idolizing your dad and your stepmom have ripping away their most prized possession

and.

Hello, boss Man. Come again. Oh, do you prefer Citizen Cook? I need to know what to call you in front of the copy Boys and Muck Rikers. When I show up at the Spectator to drop off my gossip column, you won’t be calling me. I didn’t say because we’re not taking the paper away from Jack.

Alex, can you help me do this class? Yes. Yes. You never could do this without my help. , there we go. Thank you. So Ms. Horton. if you’re not too busy saving lives at the moment. Mm-hmm. , would you be open to having a nice Valentine’s Day breakfast with me? Okay. Yeah. I mean, he is just as friends, I promise, right?

Yeah. You do. You do. You, you feel, you look a little guilty. You, you don’t feel guilty, do you? Eh? Why should I? I mean, Zander and I are getting a divorce because, because he’s a bad person.

Yeah, I, I know. Yeah, I know. Um, I think I just hoped he’d change. I know people like Xander, they don’t change. I mean, it may seem like they do, but in the end, he’s never gonna do the right thing.

Did he just say, we’re not taking the paper from Jack? That’s exactly what I said. What’s happens Ando? Why the change of heart? He’s ran into giant Dara. He’s distraught at the loss of his grandmother, and he blames me. Why? Or if he has poisoned Dr. Evans. Not you. Not that grandmother. You idiots. His other grandmother, Susan Banks.

He says, I’m incapable of feeling remorse. That’s not true. Isn. I agreed to kidnap a sweet, gentle woman for a payday. Now, here I am conspiring to extort the one true friend I ever had. Oh, please, Jack DeVere does not deserve your pity. He blackmailed control of the spectator away from my mother. If anything, by putting me at the mast head, you’re helping karma come back around.

Sorry, Leo. I have to find some other way to live out your dream of becoming the next gossip Girl, Jack can keep his bloody paper.

It’s just, I always imagined Abigail taking over the paper. Someday. Spectator was her birth. And now the idea of your other daughter taking over where Abigail so clearly belonged. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve only ever had one daughter whom I’ve lost.

I’ll be damned if I lose you too.

You okay Jean? Just missing my grandmother’s God, I’m so sorry. Do you need anything? No, I’m good. Well, uh, I am off to try and hash things out with Allie. Really? Yeah, mama gave me another talking too, and she said that she thinks that I need to put on my big girl pants and glow and work things out, and I think she’s right.

I really do. I love Allie and I just, I really wanna be with her. I know. Thank you for being the voice of reason last night. I, I don’t know what I would’ve done, but I know I wouldn’t have been able to come back from that if I had cheated on Allie. And I probably would’ve ruined our entire relationship.

Well, good luck. Thanks.

I would offer you a pastry, but I’m taking some time off work, , and, uh, we don’t have any, well, I’ll grab something on my way to work, but before I go, can you tell me what you decided to do about Chanel? Yeah. Um, obviously I’ve thought about it and I think you’re right. Really? I didn’t expect that. Well, I was pretty adamant about coming clean.

Um, As much as I hate lying, the consequence of telling the truth, I, I just can’t risk it. So I agree with you. Think it will be better for everyone if what happened last night stays between the two of us

Oh, days. Rex, the x. I thought you were off working for Doctors Without Brains. I’m in town to support my family. If you haven’t heard, my mother and aunt just died. Right? I’m sorry. Well, I suppose Sarah’s playing the role of the supportive ex-wife suggesting that you, you yacht for B. Actually breakfast was Rex’s idea.

We woke up starving after we spent the night together.

Great. Xander picks now to grow a conscience when we’re this close to becoming media moguls. Ah, damn that Johnny Damira. He’s ruined everyth. I don’t think Sanders 180 was about Johnny your season then. What do you think brought it on?

I think he realized he doesn’t wanna be in bed with someone like me, both literally and figuratively. Oh, come on now. That’s not it. Yes, of course. What he was saying about being incapable of remorse. That’s my influence. He sees me as this sort of evil temptress. He keeps luring him back to the dark side, encouraging him and enabling him to do all the things that he’s worked so hard to stop doing.

The things that make him hate himself the most.

I bring out the worst in him, unlike his precious Sarah Gwen. Gwen. Johnny laid a guilt trip on Xander. That’s a hole. He’s gonna shake it off. Oh, that. Talk about not wanting to be judged and just wanting to be accepted for who he is. I mean, that’s, that’s all that is. It’s just, it’s talk what Sandra really wants.

It’s to be the man that Sarah Horton would be proud to be with. That’s why he killed our plan.

Well, that’s not funny. Who’s laughing? Ah, I get it. You’re still tick D with Gwen and this is your LA way of getting back at me. But Sarah, this is beneath you. Actually, I was beneath her the first time. The second and third time. Oh, okay. In the shower. Yeah. That was incredible. Don’t even think about it.

You know what I actually think of Chris Knott’s Not gonna do it. I really did work up quite the appetite. Do you wanna go to the pup and get something a little more substantial? Sounds like a plan. See bud.

I can’t believe my career as a columnist is over before it even began. ZK

Z Everything. All right, never better. Are you ready Wayne? For what? To head to the Horton house. We have a newspaper to acquire, but I thought, ah, screw that. Nice guys finished last.

Well what are you waiting for? Go, go, go, go, go.

Yes. It is a strapping hunks prerogatives to change his mind.

Where’d you go? Up to the attic? I wanted to see if Graham had saved this. My first spectator byline.

I remember this story about a horse and my plucky cub reporter, Ms. H. Given the green light by my impossible to please editor Mr. De.

What a team Jack are you sure you’re ready to let the paper go?

Oh, hey, miss. Well, if it is at one half of the Salem Wonder Twins, the half that needs to steer clear of my daughter,

well, I should probably get going. Valentine’s Day is huge for Titan’s online publications. Any minute now Uncle Vic’s gonna be blowing up my phone asking about Adam impressions. Okay, well, um, have a good day and uh, thank you. For everything. I got you.

Allie. It’s me. I can’t find my keys. Oh my God. It’s Chanel. I know they’re in here somewhere.

So how did it feel? How did what feel giving Xander a taste of his own medicine?

It felt good, actually. , it felt really good

Seems we have company. Well, Jennifer didn’t know you were in town. Lovely to see you as always. Cut the crap. Gwen. I know what you’re here now. Take it. Jack filled you in on our proposal. If I proposal, you mean your plan to extort our paper from us then? Yes. Well, since we are skipping the pleasantries, let’s get right to it, shall we?

Dad, will you be handing over the spectator or will your wife be spending Valentine’s Day lock up?

Look, Ms. Price, nothing happened between Chanel and me. I promise. I know she. But there’s obviously unfinished business between you two, and I’m just afraid if you keep having these close encounters, my daughter and your sister are going to be in for a world of hurt. All right. Look, with all due respect, if I was you, I’d be more concerned about all the time Allie’s spending with Alex Kiya is okay.

That guy’s the problem, not me.

Allie, I know you’re in there. I saw your car outside. Are you a.

Open up. This cannot be happening. Baby shall go away. Oh, here they are.

First up, we have Mr. Turco who’s accused of attempted robbery. Your Honor, the security camera footage clearly places the defendant at the scene of the crime. So granny footage, that could be either my client or Bigfoot . Well, we don’t even need the camera footage because we have an eyewitness. Oh, sorry.

Your Honor, the, the witness could have seen anyone. My client has an undeniable every man look, he could be mistaken for anyone in this.

Council. Is your defense just finding people who look like your client? What do they Oh yes, my God. They do. Oh my. What are you doing here? I got caught robbing this lady’s store, . He’s joking. The only thing my client is guilty of is possession of a razor sharp wit . The defendant just confessed. Can we have the stenographer read that back?

Oh, did you guys start ? Your honor, I think we can wrap this up pretty quickly now. The prosecution is going to argue that the evidence is incontrovertible, and I will refute it point by point, successfully showing that it’s inadmissible. The bailiff is gonna drop her keys, , which, and since it is my client’s first offense, you’re obviously going to rule guilty

Damn, fine. Fine, fine. Well, you gotta. Key thing was pretty good, , especially the second time.

I don’t understand this new judge work is over. Why does she want us to stick? Well, maybe she got us a present. Maybe we can wear it. Oh, or eat it. Maybe we can wear it then Eat it. Chocolate jacket. . You know, if I were you, I get used to this.