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Nick: Thanks for meeting me. Sorry I could only fit in coffee today.

Sally: It’s no problem. I know it’s close to christmas and you have a lot of family obligations.

Nick: Yeah, I got a lot going on. I’ll tell you, christian is starting to ask me some pretty tough questions.

Sally: Uh-oh. Like, “what’s in the eggnog?” Or, “how do you make those little popcorn strings for the tree?” Actually, I want to know the answer to the eggnog question.

Nick: Egg yolk, milk, whipped cream, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. And then throw in some alcohol if you want the big-boy version.

Summer: Uh, yum. Why are we not drinking that right now?

Nick: I mean, that does sound good, but that’s not one of the questions christian was asking me.

Sally: [ Sighs ] What did he want to know?

Nick: Started off pretty innocently. Uh, he wanted to know, you know, how could we be sure that santa had christian’s list for everything he wanted.

Sally: Mm.

Nick: Which then led to, “how could santa possibly read all the letters from all the kids from around the world?” And then the tough one — “how could the big guy in the red suit make all those deliveries on christmas eve in one night?”

Sally: Sounds like you endured the santa inquisition.

Nick: Whew, it was tough. I mean, the kid was trying to pin me down.

Sally: What’d you end up telling him?

Nick: I went with, uh, “there’s no easy explanation. It’s just, uh — it’s just that magical.”

Sally: Smooth.

Nick: Yeah. Yeah. I felt good about it.

Sally: Yeah, you seem pretty proud of yourself.

Nick: Yeah. But it’s true. You know, with christmas and in life, sometimes you just got to believe in the magic.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Hi.

Chelsea: Hey.

Billy: Sorry we’re late.

Chelsea: Oh, don’t be silly. Come on in. Connor, can you come out here, please? Johnny and billy are here. They’ll be out in a minute. He’s playing some video game.

Johnny: Oh, “legendary odyssey”?

Chelsea: Yeah.

Johnny: Yeah.

Chelsea: That’s the one.

Johnny: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: Well, I’m so glad you guys are here. Thanks for coming over.

Billy: Yeah, of course. Uh, happy to — happy to be here. Happy holidays, of course. Uh, you want to want to share your gifts?

Johnny: Yeah. Um, for connor and for you.

Chelsea: That’s so sweet. You didn’t have to do that.

Johnny: Well, I…

we wanted to, and, uh, dad said you had one for me, so I just figured…

Chelsea: I do. I do. Here you go.

Johnny: Thank you. Merry christmas.

Chelsea: Merry christmas to you, too.

Daniel: Hey! Hey!

Sally: Hey you!

Daniel: Wow! Ahh.

Summer: How long has it been since we’ve spent christmas eve together? So good to see you.

Daniel: Oh, thank you for having me. Wow. Oh, my god. This place looks exactly like i remember it.

Summer: Mm. [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: Merry christmas, daniel.

Daniel: Hey.

Kyle: Hey.

Daniel: Merry christmas to you, too.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] And a belated welcome back to genoa city. I’m sorry we haven’t had a chance to get together sooner.

Daniel: Oh, I know. Seriously, man. You know, I’ve been home for, what, a couple weeks, and I had to track you down and come to you.

Kyle: Well, I guess your wedding invitation got lost in the mail.

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: Which one now?

Kyle: Okay, maybe we’ll have another ceremony just for you.

Daniel: Ah.

Kyle: But seriously, man, you were missed.

Daniel: Well, it’s good to be home.

[ Chuckles ]

Kyle: You settling in okay?

Daniel: Yeah. So far, so good.

Summer: Oh, come on. Don’t be so modest. You’re already making waves in the business world.

Daniel: Well, I wouldn’t go that far yet.

Kyle: Well, have a seat.

Daniel: Thank you.

Kyle: Summer tells me you’re working on a big project for chancellor-winters.

Daniel: Ah, it’s true. It’s very true. Um, and I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity.

Kyle: Well, I’d love to hear about it. Another time. We were just about to head out.

Summer: Well, daniel wouldn’t tell you about the project anyway because apparently it is top secret. He won’t even give me a hint.

Daniel: Now that it’s official, it’s not so big of a secret anymore. I’m gonna be heading up a new gaming division at chancellor-winters.

Summer: That’s amazing!

Kyle: Yeah, that’s great news. Congrats, man.

Daniel: Thank you. Thank you.

Summer: Wow.

Daniel: Yeah. Look, I can fill you in on all the details another time, whenever you get back from wherever. Where are you going? What are you doing?

Kyle: It’s, uh… it’s a secret.

Johnny: What level are you on?

Connor: Still stuck on level eight.

Johnny: I just figured out how to get to level nine.

Connor: Cool. Show me.

Johnny: Yeah. [ Chuckles ]

Billy: I mean, that’s pretty adorable.

Chelsea: I know. I love it. I really do.

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Summer: We are going on a little surprise adventure with harrison tonight.

Kyle: Yeah, maybe we’ll see some reindeer or santa, but we’ll be back in time to spend christmas day with the families.

Daniel: Ah. Sounds good. Bet he’s gonna get a kick out of that.

Kyle: Yeah. Speaking of which, I’m going to go upstairs and check on him and make sure he has everything we need for our little trip.

Summer: Hey. I know how difficult it must be to be away from lucy and heather on the holidays. You’ve been pretty vague about the source of tension between you guys, but do you want to tell me any more about what happened?

Sally: You really are great at the whole dad thing. And your children obviously adore you.

Nick: Eh, it’s not always easy, but my kids are absolutely everything to me.

Summer: It’s faith’s first christmas away from the nest, isn’t it? How are you doing with that?

Nick: Miss her like crazy.

[ Chuckles ] But that’s the thing with parenting — you know, your job, if you do it well, is to send your kids out into the world, you know, help them be independent. And if they do that, success, sadly, is not having them around much.

Sally: Yeah. Yeah, I could see how that could be hard.

Nick: Yeah. I’m happy for faith, you know? Getting to spend the holidays in the swiss alps with her roommate is awesome for her. But it means I don’t get to have her here with me, and I hate that.

Sally: Yeah, it makes perfect sense.

Nick: You got to let them go, you know? And if you get lucky, they come back, you know, for a while. Noah’s proof of that.

Sally: Yeah. I mean, you have one son who runs his own nightclub and another one who keeps pressing you on the logistics of santa’s mission. It’s a — it’s a pretty big age range.

Nick: Yeah. You calling me out for that?

[ Both laugh ]

Sally: No, no, not at all. I-I’m calling you versatile. A man who can pal around with his adult kids, raise his young ones, and knows the recipe for eggnog? Geez, man. Sign me up.

Nick: That’s a good save. I’ll take it. Each of my kids is an incredible gift. You know, being a parent is the best thing I’ll ever do. You know, I have to admit, I’ve never actually seen it up close, a parent who actually loves being a parent.

[ Door closes ]

Billy: Chelsea was kind enough to give johnny a christmas present, so he wanted to reciprocate. And it was a, uh — it was a big step.

Adam: Right. Yeah, I, uh — I get it. I was serious when I said there was a good christmas vibe when i walked in here.

Billy: So, you’re just stopping by?

Chelsea: No. Adam came to pick up connor and me and take us to dinner. It was something we had planned earlier.

Billy: I didn’t know.

Adam: Yeah. But it is really nice the boys are getting along so well. I’m genuinely happy that they’re building a friendship together. So, I don’t want to interrupt that good time. If you guys were in the middle of opening presents, we can always go later.

Billy: No. It’s all good.

Adam: Hey! You ready to, uh, get some dinner?

Connor: Yeah. Can johnny come with us?

Adam: I’m fine with that, if it’s okay with johnny’s dad.

Chelsea: Well, why don’t both johnny and billy join us for dinner?

Billy: I appreciate that, but I’m gonna have to pass tonight.

Chelsea: Okay.

Johnny: But I can go, right?

Nick: What do you mean when you say you’ve never seen a parent who loves being a parent?

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Um… well, I’ve never really told you much about my childhood. So, prepare yourself for a very different kind of holiday story.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Okay.

Sally: [ Clears throat ] ‘Twas the night before christmas, and it was just like any other damn night. Not a creature was stirring. But the carnies were drinking and carrying on.

Nick: You say carnies?

Sally: [ Sighs, chuckles ] Yeah. Yeah. My parents were legit carnival workers.

Nick: Like in a circus?

Sally: Well, a circus definitely would have been a step up. We had more of, like, a county fair vibe. But, uh, yeah, we were nomads traveling from one small town to the next.

Nick: Wow. I can’t even imagine what that was like for you. Did you go to school?

Sally: No. We were more or less left to educate ourselves. But I did actually learn a lot about engineering from watching the tilt-a-whirl be put together and torn apart every time we relocated.

Nick: Did you have friends?

Sally: Um…the tilt-a-whirl guy was — he was actually really cool.

[ Both laugh ] Um, but kids my own age, um… no. My sister coco and I used to sit behind the concession booth, and we would just watch other little girls eating their cotton candy with their doting parents. And, you know, we would just wonder what their lives were like.

Nick: It’s like you lived in your own little world.

Sally: Yeah, exactly. So, you know, when the holidays rolled around… suffice it to say that coco and I were not tucked in our beds with visions of sugarplums dancing in our heads. We were sleeping in tents and shoveling up after horses and elephants ’cause, you know, show business.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Our idea of a christmas miracle was not finding a clown passed out in our bunk.

Nick: Right. Yeah, that sounds, um… interesting and alarming.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. I mean, I have to say it, it had its moments. But, um…

[ Sighs ] Our parents were always getting into trouble. And not the fun kind. And so, yeah, one day it just… caught up with them. And they just took off. To all a good night.

Nick: So, they just abandoned you?

Sally: Um…yeah. Yeah, but, you know, it was — it was a long time ago, and I — I’ve made peace with it. But that is where my rather unique perspective of parenthood comes from.

Nick: I’m sorry you went through that, sally. Every kid deserves parents who sees bringing a child into this world as the miracle that it is.

Johnny: Come on, dad. Please? I’ve been trying to get connor to the next level in “legendary odyssey,” and it takes a ton of explaining.

Billy: Oh, I see how that works. So, it’s gonna take the entire dinner to explain it to him?

Johnny: Exactly.

Chelsea: Ooh, gaming talk at the table — my favorite.

Billy: Yeah, not really in the christmas spirit of things, right? That’s kind of rude.

Johnny: Or I think of it this way. Connor and I will be out of your hair, and you adults can talk about whatever you want.

Connor: It’s a win-win.

Billy: Alright. You can go.

Chelsea: Are you sure?

Billy: Yes I will explain to victoria that connor’s video gaming future depends on it, you know? It’s alright. I’ll talk to her. She’ll be okay.

Chelsea: Alright. Grab your coats, please.

Johnny: Yeah.

Adam: Are you sure victoria’s gonna be okay with this? Because I know my sister, and i find that hard to believe, billy.

Billy: I’ll talk to her. Do me a favor. Can you drop off johnny at my place after?

Adam: Okay.

Chelsea: Thank you both for this. It’s a nice way to kick off the holiday.

Daniel: You know, now is not the time for this conversation. You go have fun with your family. Don’t worry about me. I’m confident that, you know, things with lucy and heather — they’re — they’re gonna work out. And right now, I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. I’m here with the rest of my family. And starting this new project — I mean, that’s gonna change the whole trajectory of my life. So, things are good.

Summer: Well, I’m glad. And, honestly, I am thrilled that you have found this new outlet for your creativity. Launching the chancellor-winters gaming division? That’s a huge deal. And I hope things go just as well in your personal life.

Kyle: Harrison wants to finish his cartoon. Then we can leave.

Daniel: Oh. Well, in that case, uh, have a safe journey and a merry christmas.

Summer: Well, I definitely plan on spending some hardcore quality time with you and mom on christmas day.

Daniel: I’m gonna hold you to that.

Kyle: Hey, merry christmas, man.

Daniel: Merry christmas.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Is everything okay with daniel?

Summer: Yeah. I think so. Are you ready for a big adventure?

Kyle: Ooh, I sure am. Harrison’s gonna be thrilled. Let’s do this.

Victoria: Hi. Where’s johnny?

Billy: He’s upstairs. And before you jump to conclusions —

Victoria: Please don’t tell me that you left him with chelsea.

Billy: Okay, just hold on a second, okay?

Victoria: You know, billy, I’ve been more than understanding. I went along with you taking johnny to get a gift for chelsea. I even agreed to her giving johnny his present in person.

Billy: Just let me explain for a second. ‘Cause I think you’ll actually be really proud of your son. He gave chelsea her gift, and it meant the world to her. And I could tell that he felt really good doing it. And I didn’t just leave him up there with chelsea. Connor and adam are there, too, and they plan on going to dinner together. Johnny really wanted to join them, so I said yes. They’re getting along so well, I saw no reason to say no.

Victoria: Are you serious right now? Johnny is with chelsea and adam? What were you thinking?

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Billy: Johnny wanted to join them for dinner, and we agreed that we would follow johnny’s lead when it comes to chelsea.

Victoria: Yes, but going to dinner with both chelsea and adam together — that’s a lot.

Billy: If they’re going to a public restaurant, okay, nothing bad is gonna happen.

Victoria: Yes, but that’s not the point. It’s christmas and christmas is supposed to be for family and you just sent johnny off with them.

Billy: I hear you, okay? I know this is difficult for you. And I’m sorry if I overstepped. I should have asked you first. But we need to accept that adam and chelsea and connor — they’re johnny’s family, too.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I know. And I’m trying to do that, but it’s really difficult for me. You’re johnny’s biological father. Your relationship with him hasn’t changed, but — but mine has.

Billy: I don’t know if that’s entirely true. I mean, johnny’s known almost his entire life that you didn’t give birth to him. And you are still his mom. And even after finding out the truth about chelsea, nothing’s changed. You’re still his mom.

Victoria: Yeah, and so is chelsea, biologically. I’m really worried if they start to get closer that — I worry that the lines will get blurred.

Billy: I don’t know. The way I see it, chelsea is just another part of his big, extended family. And I think he views it the same way.

Victoria: I hope so, billy. But this isn’t the same as him going to dinner with — with nick or the abbotts. I mean, this isn’t just about chelsea. I mean, the tension between adam and my family has really ratcheted up lately. And this is an — it’s an emotionally loaded situation.

Billy: Oh, I agree. But connor and chelsea — they’re part of his world. I get it. He’s up there with adam right now, okay? And I’m not a fan of adam’s, alright? I’m the exact opposite of that. But I have to figure out how to be cordial for everyone’s sake, most importantly, the boys.

Victoria: Yes, but there has to be a happy medium. I mean, you can still be a nice person and not be a pushover. We say no to johnny about other things all the time.

Billy: They’re just gonna go for dinner, okay? And those boys — they’re actually starting to get along really well. After finding out that they’re biological half-brothers, they’re actually closer than they’ve ever been.

Victoria: I know. I don’t have an issue with johnny spending time with connor.

Billy: And as far as chelsea, you have spent some time with her. And I think you would agree that emotionally she’s stronger.

Victoria: Well, that was not my big takeaway from her apology. But I do appreciate that she made the effort.

Billy: And compared to a few months ago, she’s made some pretty amazing strides. And I don’t think anything negative is gonna come from her and johnny spending a little time together, okay? I really believe that. And that’s our son. And this is what he wants. We have to support him.

Victoria: Alright. I hear what you’re saying. But I need to see that for myself.

You okay? You sure you’re ready for this?

Chelsea: How about we take that table right there, hmm?

Connor: Yeah.

Chelsea: [ Exhales sharply ] Connor, napkin. We’re not camping. And put your phone away, please.

Adam: Well, I hope you boys worked up an appetite.

Connor: I’m starving.

Johnny: Yeah, me too.

Chelsea: I love the menu here. Everything is delicious. Except — no cilantro. It’s just not my thing.

Johnny: Yeah. Does it taste like soap to you?

Chelsea: It does.

Johnny: Yeah, me too.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Connor: Same with me.

Kyle: Whew.

[ Both chuckle ]

Summer: I’m glad you got a good nap in. You closed your eyes, and then — poof! — We’re here.

Kyle: Ahh, look at all this snow! It’s a white christmas! Hopefully there’s enough for us to go sledding. Ooh, you want to see your big surprise? Mom?

Harrison: Dee dee!

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] Uh…mom?

[ Door closes ] Hey, mom? She’s not here.

[ Sighs ] Want your clothes to smell freshly

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Sally: It’s not like I grew up on the streets or anything or without love. I went to live with my grams, who basically raised me.

Nick: What was grams like?

Sally: [ Sighs ] She — [ Chuckles ] She is the most generous and caring woman. She’s a little rough around the edges. But she is strong and fearless, and she gives me unconditional support even when I’m doing something totally nuts.

Nick: I’m glad you have someone in your corner.

Sally: Yeah, me too. And it wasn’t just her. I idolized my great aunt sally, my namesake — and, not to mention, a famous designer. I had these two really strong women who were my teachers and my inspiration.

Nick: Well, it sounds like a much better life than a carnie life.

Sally: Yeah. I mean, the money was tight sometimes, but — I don’t know — I feel like it was kind of a blessing because it taught me to be creative and it turned me into a scrapper.

Nick: Nothing wrong with being a scrapper.

Sally: I always felt safe. You know, there was something really special about growing up in a household that was just 100% female because it never crossed my mind that there was anything that a woman can’t do or that I should wait for some prince to ride in on his white horse and save me when the going got rough. Anyway, I’m — I’M… I’m really happy with the way things turned out.

Nick: I am, too.

Summer: [ Chuckles ] Anyway, enough about my past, as entertaining as it might be.

Nick: It’s pretty entertaining.

Sally: Yeah, yeah, I know.

Nick: [ Laughs ]

Sally: I know. I really want to talk about the whole christmas present thing.

Nick: Ooh. Alright. Let’s get into it. What about it?

Sally: Okay. Just that we have made a big point of taking things slow, so I just really wasn’t sure what’s appropriate, gift wise, you know? I mean, if we’re following our relationship guidelines, it seems like there should be some limitations.

Nick: Yeah, yeah, yeah, if we’re following the, uh, spirit of the agreement.

Sally: Right. There should be severe limitations.

Nick: Yes. Are you giving me a hint that this is something that I should not go overboard on, like, with a gift?

Sally: I just want to make sure that you don’t do anything that’s over the top. ‘Cause you know how people say — they do the thing where it’s like, “oh, yeah, no expensive gifts,” and then one person doesn’t follow the rules and… I just — you know, you didn’t — you didn’t do that, right?

Nick: No, I wouldn’t do that to you.

Sally: Okay. Good.

Nick: We’re not talking about this because that’s what you did for me, right?

Sally: No, no, no. I mean, you know, I — no. I just want to make sure we’re in sync.

Nick: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I feel real good about my gift choice for you.

Sally: Oh. Good. Me too. You’re really gonna love your coffee mug. It’s got a really funny quote on it. I would tell you what it says, but I don’t want to ruin the surprise, you know?

Nick: Yeah. Okay. Well, I know you’re just gonna love your book of sudoku. I mean, it’s hours of entertainment.

Sally: Ooh. It’s snowing.

Nick: Wow.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Seems like, uh, perfect timing.

Sally: Yeah. Except for I totally forgot to put on my snow tires.

Nick: Ah, that’s a minor obstacle. We’ll just catch a ride with santa. I’m choosing to believe in the magical.

Summer: I know how difficult it must be to be away from lucy and heather on the holidays. You’ve been pretty vague about the source of tension between you guys, but do you want to tell me any more about what happened?

Kyle: Um, there was just a little mix-up, but we’re gonna get it worked out.

Summer: Yeah. How about we have a juice box in the meantime?

Kyle: Yeah. I’m gonna reach out to my dad.

[ Door opens ]

Harrison: Dee dee!

Diane: Hi! You’re here! Ah!

Kyle: We were a little worried when we didn’t see you.

Diane: Oh, I’m sorry. Hey! I took a walk, and the snow is so beautiful. I had to stop and take it in. And then I saw your car, and i just rushed right back.

Summer: We thought we would go on a christmas eve adventure.

Diane: Ah. This is the best surprise. Merry christmas.

Kyle: Aww, merry christmas.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

[ Lock whirs, disengages ]

Jack: I honestly thought that’s where diane would go to hide out.

Jeremy: You said you knew where she was.

Jack: I said I knew her. Obviously, that wasn’t the case. This woman faked her death and was gone for years. I only knew she was alive when she told me. Look, she’s obviously developed some disappearing skills.

Jeremy: Look, I admit she is a clever woman, but is she more clever than the both of us?

Jack: You tell me. I’m as lost in this as you are.

Jeremy: Look, I’m not so sure about that. I would hate to think that you led me on a wild goose chase. If you think all pads are exactly the same…

Jack: It is not my fault that diane is good at covering her tracks. You’re the one that made her flee. Look, as I’ve made abundantly clear, I just want this to end. This woman comes back to town and says she’s changed her life, that she’s lived this modest life in L.A., Transforming herself, making all these changes. None of it was true. It was lie after lie.

Jeremy: I suppose we’ve all been subjected to her lies.

Jack: Okay, I just want my life back. She drew you to town. You obviously want revenge and you want money. Diane convinced the whole world she was dead for years. Good luck finding her. I already said that I would cover her debts.

Jeremy: No, thanks.

Jack: What if I doubled my offer? $1,000,000 to forget diane and move on. Half the money’s in the briefcase there. I can get you the other half day after christmas. It’s a heck of a lot more than you’re gonna get directly from diane, if you ever manage to track her down. You just got out of prison. You can do anything you want. Why waste any more of your time on diane?

Kyle: Okay. Alright.

Diane: Alright.

Kyle: You ready?

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Kyle: Let’s watch. One, two, three.

Diane: Ah! It’s fantastic!

Summer: Oh, it really is. How did you guys find such a perfect tree?

Kyle: Well, harrison picked it out. He knew it was the right one. Kid’s got a good eye.

Summer: All we have to do is decorate it, and I think that we have some ornaments in the kitchen, so why don’t you come with me and we’ll go get them?

Kyle: [ Laughs ]

Diane: Is everything okay back home?

Kyle: I’ll work it out. Okay.

Diane: Ah, this is the most special christmas ever.

Kyle: [ Laughs ]

Diane: Hey, can I help you decorate?

Kyle: Ooh.

Diane: Here. Let me see. Wow. Hey, harrison, you want to put this one on? I guess you’ve got some other ones.

Harrison: No, I want to do the reindeer holding —

Diane: Okay. Do him. Alright. You want me to hold the mushroom while you do the reindeer?

Harrison: No, no, no, he holds the mushroom.

Diane: Oh, okay. Well, let’s put it on here.

Harrison: Look at what — no, he’s holding a marshmallow, too.

[ Laughter ]

Billy: I’m telling you, there’s nothing to be upset about.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Chelsea: That’s funny.

[ Laughter ]

Adam: It’s funny, isn’t it?

Chelsea: I think — it is. That is very funny, actually.

Billy: See? It’s all good.

I’ll remember that chapter

of my life forever.

Kyle: Well, this isn’t exactly how I thought I’d be spending christmas, but each year is always a little different. I’ve loved every one of them. The holidays you and I spent together when I was little, just the two of us. And all the times I went to the big annual abbott celebration.

Diane: Ah.

Kyle: You know, my dad is always a rock for our family whenever he brings everyone together. It’s impossible not to feel the love and warmth.

Diane: Aww.

Summer: I’ve always felt that, too, at your house whenever I’ve spent the holidays there. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I love christmas at the ranch, too. The newmans know how to do christmas very well.

Kyle: I’ll give you that.

[ Chuckles ]

Summer: You know, we are so lucky to have such special families who love us so much.

Kyle: Mm. Couldn’t agree more.

Diane: I may have a complicated relationship with some of the people in both of your families, but, um, I’m working on it, and I’m not going to stop until things are better. You know, when I spent all those christmases alone in L.A., I never imagined that a moment like this would be possible.

Kyle: Putting the star on top of the tree is a christmas tradition and a special honor. You want to do it, harrison? Yeah? Okay.

[ Laughter ] Okay. Here’s the star.

Summer: Ooh.

Kyle: Whoa.

Diane: Okay. Ah!

Kyle: Yeah!

Diane: Perfect! Ah!

Harrison: I didn’t put the star on.

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Diane: The tree is stunning. My grandson is stunning. I’m with my son and his beautiful wife. This might not be the most traditional christmas, but it’s the most wonderful one I could imagine. It’s everything I’ve dreamed about for so long. Ah.

Harrison: I made a hat.

Diane: You did.

[ Laughter ]

Jack: So, what do you say? We have a deal?

Jeremy: Alright. You talked me into it. I’ll keep this cash and stick around long enough until you get the rest.

Jack: I’m glad you’re listening to reason.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] What can I say? You made me an offer that’s hard to refuse.

Jack: I will have the other half the day after christmas.

Jeremy: And I’ll be out of your lives. Consider it an early christmas present, one that you clearly want.

Jack: Just as you want to stay out of prison. And I’m sure you’re smart enough not to jeopardize that.

Nick: I’m glad we had this talk.

Sally: Yeah, spending time with you is always good.

Sally: Ohh.

[ Clears throat ]

Nick: You okay? What’s wrong?

Summer: Uh, I’m not sure. But, um, no more — no more coffee for me. It’s definitely not agreeing with me.

Nick: Okay. Do you want to get out of here?

Summer: Uh, yeah. Yeah, I think so.

Nick: I’ll throw these away.

Sally: Okay.

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Clears throat ]

Billy: Hey, boys. How are you doing?

Johnny: Good. How are you?

Victoria: Hi. Are you guys having fun?

Billy: So, what’d you eat?

Johnny: Uh, chicken quesadillas.

Billy: Ahh. That’s good. And how’s the video game conference going? Have you figured out how to crack level eight yet?

Connor: We’re working on it.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Johnny: Yeah, I’m giving him tips.

Billy: I’m sure you are.

Chelsea: Are you hungry? Why don’t you sit down and join us?

Adam: Yeah. Let me pull up an extra chair.

Victoria: Oh, thank you.

Billy: Check it out. It’s actually starting to snow out there finally.

Victoria: Oh, wow.

Billy: It’s starting to feel like christmas.

[ Knock on door ]

[ Cellphone thuds ] Dad.

Danny: Merry christmas, son.

[ Laughs ]

Daniel: Hey.

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Ashley: Looks like I caught you at a bad time.

Tucker: No, on the contrary. I was just about to get in the shower. That’s the perfect time. It’s where I do all my good thinking.

[ Both chuckle ]

Ashley: Well, I guess I’ll take your word for that.

Tucker: You want to come in and wait? I’ll just be a few minutes.

Ashley: Um, that’s kind of weird. You know, when we were on the phone a couple hours ago, you said that you were just getting out of the shower.

Kyle: Summer and I will be packed up and ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

Summer: Harrison’s at home. So, we can grab him and head to the cabin as soon as you give word, jack.

Jack: If all goes according to plan, this should give you enough time to get away without stark following you.

Kyle: I don’t like the idea of you taking him on alone.

Jack: Hey, I don’t like any of this — ex-con showing up in town to threaten your mother. But it is what it is, and we have to deal with it.

Kyle: Stark seems extremely unpredictable.

Jack: In my experience, the best way to deal with people like stark is to be direct and forceful. Right or wrong, they respond to a show of strength.

Summer: Just be careful.

Jack: I will be. You be cautious, too. And as soon as I give you the word, you get harrison up to that cabin and into his grandmother’s arms as quickly as you can. I will see you both on christmas day with the rest of the family. And with any luck, by then, stark will be out of our lives.

Allie: You missed a couple empty glasses back there.

Noah: Hey.

Allie: [ Sighs ] Isn’t it your staff’s job to clean up?

Noah: Yeah, but I just want to make sure everything’s ready for tonight. I want people to feel warm, welcome.

Allie: You sure that people are going to come to the club on christmas eve?

Noah: Yeah, I think there’s a lot of people out there that are away from their homes and away from their families. I want them to feel welcome here. Maybe it’ll even turn into a holiday tradition, like my mom does over at crimson lights.

Allie: Yeah, yeah, I love that. You want to make sure that people have a place to celebrate.

Noah: Yeah. And no charge. Food and drink specials all night.

Allie: It’s a great way to give back.

Noah: Well, I appreciate you coming out, sacrificing part of your christmas eve for me.

Allie: Yeah, of course. I mean, why wouldn’t I come, right?

Noah: Uh, I-I don’t know. Maybe had something to do with your family.

Allie: Nope. Nope, uh, things are pretty quiet at the house. So, uh, everything here up to your standards?

Noah: Yeah. Yeah. You know, pretty much, uh, except for those two glasses on the table over there. Yeah, but more importantly… you look like absolute perfection tonight.

Tucker: Yeah, I did. I took a shower earlier, but in between, I grabbed a workout. The gym here is unbelievable. Have you seen it?

Ashley: No, I haven’t had the pleasure.

Tucker: Yeah, sometimes i take multiple showers in a day. Please don’t tell my, uh, water-conservationist friends.

Ashley: Yeah. Okay. Your secret is safe with me.

Tucker: You know what I love? You remembered that intimate detail from our conversation. Did it spark any memories?

Ashley: Of what?

Tucker: Uh, maybe you and me in the shower years ago?

Ashley: No.

Tucker: No?

Ashley: No. No, I guess I just have a good memory for detail.

Tucker: Ah, yes, yes. Well, the offer still stands. You can come in and wait, or… you can come in and join me.

Ashley: I think I’m going to go, you know? I think —

Tucker: Hold on. You know, ashley, wait a minute. I’m sorry. That was — ugh, that was a really crass invitation. I don’t know why I did that.

Ashley: I don’t, either, actually.

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Ashley: Mm, no, thanks. I don’t really feel like a scotch and soda while you’re sitting there all sweaty and gross.

Tucker: Well, I got more than scotch. I got rum. I have gin and tonic, whatever you want.

Ashley: Yeah, I think I’m just going to stay out here.

Tucker: Well, hold on. Uh, why don’t I take a shower, by myself, and I’ll meet you upstairs at the club? I promise to be quick.

Ashley: Oh, I don’t want to rush you. Apparently, you get your best ideas in there.

Tucker: No, but, seriously, I would love to sit down and talk with you. You came here to tell me something. I’d like to know what it is.

Ashley: Yeah, I could use a little advice.

Tucker: Oh. Okay. Uh, I’ll be quick, and I’ll be right up. And hopefully I can help out. It’ll be my christmas gift to you.

Ashley: Well, how cheap of you.

Tucker: [ Laughs ]

Ashley: Actually, just a little conversation would be helpful.

Tucker: Okay.

Ashley: Okay. I’ll see you upstairs.

Tucker: See you.

[ Sighs ] You can come out now.

Audra: You know, it’s not exactly in my job description to hide in bathrooms. But I guess neither is our “colleagues with benefits” arrangement.

Tucker: I appreciate your discretion. Thank you. So, uh, before we… you were talking about striking out on your own.

Audra: I was. But after seeing how you handled ashley abbott, maybe you’re not so far from, you know, achieving your personal goal, which means that you’re one step closer to getting what you want on the business front, too. Perhaps I underestimated you.

Tucker: Wouldn’t be the first time, would it? Hey. Stick with me. If you do, I promise you I’ll get you that reward you deserve.

Kyle: The boy is very excited for our christmas eve mystery adventure.

Summer: [ Laughs ] Well, when you put it like that, even I’m excited.

Kyle: Well, he thinks there’s a possibility we’ll see a reindeer.

Summer: I wonder where he got an idea like that.

Kyle: Uh, he has an overactive imagination.

Summer: I love that you’re making this fun for harrison.

Kyle: Well, we just have to keep framing it that way. This is an adventure. Can’t let him get a whiff that there’s danger.

Summer: We have to stick to our story with everyone. We are going on a santa-tracking adventure, and we’re going to be back home in time for christmas dinner. I have our bags packed, and I got to throw some things together for harrison, and I have a few more presents upstairs that are tucked away, and then we should be ready to go.

Kyle: Whoa, you’re hiding presents upstairs?

Summer: Away from prying eyes.

Kyle: Oh, okay. Okay. Well, must be a very special present.

Summer: Every gift from me is special.

Kyle: Mm, you’re right about that. It’ll be nice to be able to give my mother her presents in person. I just wish it didn’t have to be like this.

Summer: Like jack said, nobody wants it to be like this. But it’s the way that it is, so we just need to make it work.

Kyle: For harrison’s sake.

Summer: Exactly. And I really believe that we are going to pull this off without a hitch. You’re still worried about your dad?

Kyle: Mm, how could I not be? He has the most dangerous job of all.

Jeremy: Jack. Any word on disappearing diane?

Jack: None.

Jeremy: Hmm. So, this is a social call?

Jack: Not exactly.

Jeremy: You know, that’s funny. You tell me to stay away. Now every time I turn around, you’re in my face. That’s a double standard.

Jack: Well, if it really bothers you, I think I have a way of making this end once and for all. When you’re ready to go, but static says “whoa.”

Audra: Uh, hello. Sharon rosales.

Sharon: That’s me.

Audra: You don’t know who i am, but —

Sharon: Actually, I do, audra. I’ve seen you in here before. I saw you the other day. You were talking to one of my baristas about noah. Anyway… nice to formally meet you.

Audra: Likewise. Noah had all kinds of photos of his beautiful family in his flat in london. I recognized you immediately, and he told me all about this place. Everything is so delicious.

Sharon: Thank you. But there’s really no need to butter me up. You and noah are not seeing each other anymore.

Audra: I meant it. I love it here in this town — so charming.

Sharon: So, I hear you are working at chancellor-winters. Sounds like it’s an important position.

Audra: Is there something you want to ask me?

Sharon: Well, I was just wondering if that’s a permanent position or just a temporary consultant job.

Audra: Is that a clever way of asking how long I plan on being in town?

Sharon: Exactly!

Allie: Wow. Look at this guest list. You are going to be packing them in.

Noah: It’s a big week leading up to new year’S.

Allie: You know what? I am so impressed. You had a vision. You set your mind to it. And you made this club a huge success.

Noah: Now, it wasn’t just me. I had a great team, plenty of friends and family supporting me… and you.

Allie: Me? What have I done?

Noah: You’ve been a rock for me. I can lean on you, bounce ideas off you.

Allie: [ Sighs ] That’s — it’s really not a big deal.

Noah: Yes, it is. And I want you to know that this is A… this is a two-way street. So, now, if there’s something on your mind, don’t hold back.

Allie: I’m not sure I know what you mean.

Noah: The last time that we talked, you asked me if you should be worried about audra.

Allie: Look, noah, I… this is not the right time to talk about this.

Noah: Yes, it is. And I don’t want this weighing on you.

Allie: Okay, yeah. I don’t like the thought of your ex kissing you.

Noah: It was completely one-sided. I swear. I hope that our conversation the other day didn’t make you think otherwise.

Allie: I don’t know, noah. You just have this really intense history, and I cannot help but be concerned that she’s not going to give up on getting you back.

Noah: Hey, hey. Just forget about her. I have.

Ashley: Hi, guys.

Noah: Hey.

Allie: Ashley, hey.

Ashley: Hi.

Noah: You here by yourself tonight?

Ashley: I am not. I’m actually meeting tucker.

Allie: Really?

Ashley: Don’t read anything into it. We just have a couple things to discuss.

Allie: Oh, no, I don’t judge. Despite the stunt that he pulled at kyle and summer’s vow renewal, I admire him a lot as a businessman.

Ashley: Okay.

Noah: Don’t worry about it. Allie is really good at not judging people. I have done plenty of idiotic things in front of her, and she’s never made fun of me.

Ashley: [ Laughing ] Okay. Good to know.

Noah: Let me grab you a seat.

Ashley: Okay. Just so great to see such a cute, happy couple. You are happy, aren’t you?

Allie: Yeah, I-I think we are.

Kyle: Whoa! More presents for harrison? I thought we said we weren’t going to overdo it this year.

Summer: This is just a little something that I couldn’t resist. Speaking of overdoing it, did you just sneak a can of mrs. Martinez’s cookies into our travel bag?

Kyle: [ Stammering ] You can’t expect me to celebrate christmas without cookies.

Summer: How are we doing on time?

Kyle: Well, if we want to get there before dark, we should leave soon.

Summer: We haven’t heard from jack yet. He didn’t want us to leave too early in case things go wrong on his end.

Kyle: He’s trying to negotiate with a convicted felon. What could go wrong?

Summer: You’re that concerned about him?

Kyle: Yes. Aren’t you?

Summer: I guess I just feel like jack always knows what he’s doing. He’s like my grandfather. If he says he’s going to do something, he gets it done. I trust him.

Kyle: I do, too.

Summer: I know what you need. A distraction. Why don’t you open this?

Kyle: Ooh, that is against the rules. It is not christmas yet.

Summer: Okay, I think under these circumstances, you’re allowed to open a present early. Trust me. It’s a good one.

Jeremy: So, what’s in there, jack? Hmm? Dueling pistols?

Jack: You claim diane had a quarter of a million of your dollars when you were arrested.

Jeremy: It’s not a claim. It’s a fact.

Jack: Then you will appreciate there is $500,000 here — double what you lost. More interest than you could have earned, either illegally or otherwise.

Jeremy: Is that so? It seems to me after six years in my line of work, I would have done a lot more than double it.

Jack: This is a one-time offer. Take it or leave it. And if you take it, you pack your bags, you get on that plane and you don’t look back.

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Allie: Okay, I love all these fun holiday-drink names. Mistletoe mojito, north pole piña colada. Ooh, naughty or nice on ice.

Noah: Yeah, it was something my dad did back at the underground — fun, little tradition. He had a lot of those, actually. At one time, he had a plaque dedicating a booth to a woman he was seeing at the time. Hey, maybe I should do that for you.

Allie: You know what? I don’t need a booth.

Noah: Well, that’s good, because we don’t have any, but a plaque — yeah, a plaque.

Allie: Noah, I don’t need a plaque, either.

Noah: Why not?

Allie: I don’t know. Maybe I don’t want to attract all that attention to myself.

Noah: Alright, fair enough. But what do you need? I’m hoping my christmas gift is right on the mark.

Allie: I’m sure it is.

Noah: Alright, well, just, you know, let me know. There’s plenty of time to hit the stores again, so…

Allie: Noah, stop. Okay? Whatever it is, I’m sure it’s perfect. I get the feeling that you are trying to prove something to me.

Noah: Oh, yeah, what’s that?

Allie: That even though audra wants you back, you only have eyes for me.

Noah: Yeah, I didn’t think that’s what I was doing. But yeah, maybe you’re right.

Allie: You know it’s not necessary, right? Because I know that you only want to be with me.

Audra: So, are you wondering how long I’ll be here? Or are you asking for someone else, like noah?

Sharon: I was just wondering. Noah would never put me up to asking a question for him.

Audra: Yeah, you’re right. He’s very straightforward.

Sharon: Exactly. You still haven’t given me an answer.

Audra: I mean, to be honest, I don’t know. I…I don’t have solid plans. My work at chancellor-winters isn’t done yet. But you don’t really care about my job status. You’re just worried how my presence affects noah.

Sharon: Well, I have to be honest. When he came home from london, he just wasn’t himself. Seemed like all the joy and energy had been drained out of him.

Audra: Yeah. And the breakup was hard on both of us.

Sharon: I don’t doubt that. But noah wasn’t himself again until he met allie. She’s the one who got him out of that funk. She’s been very supportive of his career moves, and there’s a sweetness between them, and I don’t want to see that change.

Audra: Don’t worry. I received the message loud and clear. Noah wants nothing to do with me. There was a moment when I thought we could rekindle what we had, but noah doused that flame pretty quickly. And I’m not about to beg him for another chance. I wish noah and allie the best luck in the world. They don’t have to worry about any trouble from me.

Sharon: So, you are sticking around for a while?

Audra: I still have some things I want to accomplish at work. After that, I mean, I’m not sure. I like it here. And with so many titans of industry in genoa city, who knows what will come next for me?

Chance: Sharon… I did it.

Ashley: [ Choking ]

Tucker: What the hell are you drinking?

Ashley: It’s called a candy cane-tini.

Tucker: Ugh!

[ Both laugh ] How is it?

Ashley: Hmm? It’s very pretty to look at.

Tucker: Not really.

Ashley: I think I should have ordered a glass of wine.

Tucker: Well, you could probably ask for a refund from the manager, but he’s busy making out with your grand niece.

Ashley: [ Laughing ] Yeah! Well, they are a very cute couple, aren’t they?

Tucker: Oh, yeah. Of course, I’m going to take credit for that. I played a huge role in introducing allie to the abbotts and genoa city altogether.

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: And she never would have met noah if it weren’t for me.

Ashley: Well, she definitely is lovely. And she’s a welcome addition to our family, although I do think that her introduction could have been handled much better, you know?

Tucker: Yes. You have a good point. I do regret her being a pawn in my attempt to get back here. And by here I mean in your presence.

Ashley: Wow, that shower really did some wonders, huh? Lookit — you’re having all sorts of deep thoughts…

Tucker: Oh, yeah.

Ashley: …Concerning allie, anyway.

Tucker: No, all I could think about was you.

Ashley: We’re going to do the hard sell again?

Tucker: No, no, no, no. No, I mean concern for you. You were obviously churned up about something when you came to my door. Is everything alright?

Ashley: Well, I got a lot on my mind. That’s for sure.

Tucker: Like what? Tell me. I can’t give you advice if I don’t know what’s going on.

Ashley: It’s not what. It’s who.

Tucker: Okay. Who?

Ashley: Jack.

Tucker: Ah.

Ashley: We got into it earlier, and it got very ugly.

Jack: Last time we spoke, you said you would consider taking the cash.

Jeremy: Did I?

Jack: I think you know you’re not going to get a better offer than this.

Jeremy: I don’t think this compensation is as valuable as you think it is. 500k divided by 72 months in prison — that works out to, what, $7,000 a month, $200 a day while I was locked up, unable to run my business. Now, my time is worth much more than that.

Jack: Fine. Name your price.

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Kyle: Are you sure about this? It feels so wrong.

Summer: I checked with santa personally, and he said it’s okay.

Kyle: I can’t believe how adorable you are.

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Kyle: Okay. What? What is this?

Summer: It’s a make-your-own ornament kit. I thought you could make one with harrison, just like…

Kyle: Like dad did with dina when he was a kid.

Summer: Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. It’s not the exact same ornament, but it’s pretty close. I know it’s not your typical gift, but I —

Jack: No, it’s not. It’s so much better. Thank you.

Sharon: Chance, I have never seen you this excited. What did you do?

Chance: Well, I cracked a case that has plagued the gcpd for years. Rey actually told me about it. You know what I’m talking about?

Sharon: No. Which one?

Chance: Okay, so around this time every year, there is just a rash of thefts at the mall, right? Big-ticket items, thousands of dollars. Nobody knows what’s going on. So, I put it together. Who has access to the mall only during the holidays?

Sharon: I don’t know. Who?

Chance: Santa’s helpers.

Sharon: What?

Chance: Mm-hmm. So, I cross-reference employment and criminal records. Boom. Here this guy is. He’s been ripping off gc the whole time working as an elf. An elf! I mean, that is the perfect cover. Here’s the problem, though. He used a phony I.D. When he got hired. So, we couldn’t find his real name. So, I had to put an apb out on his elf name.

Sharon: Which is what?

Chance: Merry mcjingles.

Sharon: [ Laughing ] Okay, you’re making this up.

Chance: I swear to santa claus that I’m telling the truth. We just got the guy. We found him in the mall parking lot. And so, we approach him, right? He denies ever working as an elf, but he forgot to take off one of his ears. So, he said, “I didn’t do it. It wasn’t me.” And his little elf ear is flapping around in the wind. I tell you.

Sharon: Oh, my gosh, this sounds like one of those christmas-movie plots. You know what? You should pitch this to your mother.

Chance: I know. She’s going to love that story. I can’t wait to tell her.

Sharon: Hey, is nina going to be around for christmas?

Chance: No, no, she’s not, actually, this year. And I’m okay with that. I don’t really feel like talking to her about the whole divorce thing, you know?

Sharon: Well, how are you going to feel about that, not being around family at christmas? I mean, how is everything going?

Chance: I’m good. Yeah. You know, I wrapped all of dominic’s presents, got them under the tree. I’m not really sure how much time I’m going to get with him. He’s got a lot of families to go visit, but I want to make the most of it.

Sharon: So, what are you gonna do when he’s not around?

Chance: Put in some overtime, do some paperwork.

Sharon: Sounds like a plan.

Chance: You’re not about to take me to task, are you? Or preach the importance of family time during the holidays?

Sharon: No, you know what you’re doing. You know, sometimes work is the right answer.

Chance: Well, you know what? I’m very glad to hear you say that, because right now, work is my life preserver.

Noah: So, we’re all good? You don’t need to talk about the whole audra thing?

Allie: I would be okay with not talking about her at all. We have so many happy things on the horizon. This is going to be a big week for you. So, let’s focus on that.

Noah: It’s a big week for you, too — our first christmas with the abbotts.

Allie: Okay. Guess what? I got the official schedule for christmas day. There is a family breakfast with homemade cinnamon rolls. For whatever reason, that seems to be a big part of their tradition.

Noah: That family loves their pastries.

Allie: Oh, yeah, they do. And I am not complaining.

Noah: Alright, well, it sounds like you should go have breakfast at the abbotts’ while I’m doing volunteer work with my mom at crimson lights.

Allie: Okay. And then you want to meet up afterwards? And then we can go spend half the day with the abbotts and then go see the newmans for dinner?

Noah: Yeah, yeah, sounds good, but fair warning. Newman christmas does not end at cinnamon rolls. Expect a feast, okay, and caroling and ice skating and presents. And my grandma is going to get on the piano, and she wholeheartedly expects everyone to sing. So…

Allie: My god, these two families go all out for christmas.

Noah: And you ready for it?

Allie: I think this is going to be a gluttonous, exhausting, fantastic, and epic holiday. And I cannot wait. I think this is going to be the best christmas ever.

Chance: Wow, look at that.

Sharon: And it’s on the house. Thank you for protecting genoa city from dangerous elves.

Chance: Thank you, sharon. You know what? I can’t wait to see merry mcjingles’ mug shot. And I just pray they kept that ear on. It’ll be classic.

Sharon: Hey, you know, if you’re serious about working over the holidays, you’re welcome to come here tomorrow morning and volunteer. We’d love to have you.

Chance: Sure. Yeah.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sharon: Excuse me. Oh, that’s faith. I have to take this.

Chance: Yeah, no worries.

Sharon: Hey, faith. How’s switzerland?

Chance: No.

Audra: A little sweet?

Chance: Um, yeah, it’s like a whole gingerbread house jammed in a cup.

[ Both chuckle ] You know, I was never a fan of these festive drinks. What’s wrong with a good, old, hot cup of coffee, right?

Audra: Maybe you’re just not in a festive mood. I overheard your story about arresting the elf.

Chance: Oh.

Audra: It seems kind of grinchy.

Chance: [ Laughs ] Well, you see, he was the grinch. I just saved the day.

Audra: Oh. Good. It’s not so often you get to meet heroes.

Chance: Yeah.

Audra: Thank you for your service. And I do want to see that mug shot.

Chance: Yeah. Yep.

Ashley: I mean, obviously jack and I have butted heads a lot regarding diane. But this time was different. I could not believe what was coming out of his mouth.

Tucker: Hmm. Well, knowing how you feel about diane, I’m sure you were in the right.

Ashley: He’s furious with me for her feeling so frightened that she had to leave town, you know?

Tucker: He’ll get past it.

Ashley: What he won’t get past is the part that he thinks I played in bringing jeremy stark here.

Tucker: So, diane really got her claws into him, huh?

Ashley: Mm.

Tucker: And he buys into her whole redemptive-angel routine.

Ashley: Oh, yeah, of course. I mean, he’s president of her fan club. Even when I present him with all the lies she’s told since she came back here, he doesn’t care. He looks right past all that evidence. And he just goes right back to blaming me for her having to leave town.

Tucker: So, why put up with any of that anymore? If he’s going to turn his back on you, do something about it.

Jeremy: Are you and diane involved? Because she’s lovely and hard to resist.

Jack: Years ago, I was a prime suspect in her alleged murder. Does that give you an answer?

Jeremy: No, not really. Whatever happened in the past, you’re here right now fighting for her with such valiant passion and quite generously, too.

Jack: Frankly, this has nothing to do with diane. I am sick and tired of her lies and manipulations. But we share a son and a grandson. That’s who I’m fighting for. So, do we have a deal or not?

Jeremy: I want a settlement so we can put all this behind us.

Jack: Good.

Jeremy: I want to negotiate.

Jack: Excellent.

Jeremy: With diane.

Jack: What?

Jeremy: I only want to deal with her. She’s the one who took my money, and now she needs to make it right.

Jack: Diane is gone.

Jeremy: Come on, jack. Are you trying to tell me that diane just vanished in the cold wisconsin night without a trace? You know where she is. And you’re going to take me to her. Then we’ll talk business.

Summer: For me? You shouldn’t have.

Kyle: Well, it’s just a little something. The good stuff comes tomorrow.

Summer: Oh, it’s beautiful. An “h” for harrison. I can put this on my bracelet.

Kyle: You’ll never guess who picked it out.

Summer: I’m going to have to thank him, too. I love it.

Kyle: Are you okay? What’s wrong?

Summer: Yeah. No, I’m fine. This is great. I love the charm. It’s just… I got a similar one for my mom when I was little, and… I just can’t believe that we’re going to be spending this christmas fighting with each other.

Kyle: It won’t be like that. You two will find a way to set aside your differences.

Summer: We both know my mom, kyle. I fired her right before christmas. She is never going to get over that. I just don’t know how we’re going to make things okay between us again.

Kyle: Hey, I will make them okay. I’m going to give you the best christmas… a loving, special day we’ll never forget. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Chance: I’m fighting crime all day, right? So, why would I go home and listen to a podcast about true crime?

Audra: Because they’re so juicy, okay? But I get it. I guess I wouldn’t want to come home and listen to a business-finance podcast.

Chance: Okay, now, that’s interesting. I’m into that.

Audra: Yeah.

Sharon: [ Clears throat ] Any refills here?

Chance: Uh, I think I’m alright. You?

Audra: Uh, I’m okay.

Chance: Thank you, sharon. Excuse me a second.

Audra: Yep.

Chance: Hey, is faith alright?

Sharon: Yeah. Yeah, she’s fine. It’s just hard having her away. She’s so away for the holidays.

Chance: Yeah. I’m sorry. That’s tough. Guess I should be more thankful that dominic and i are on the same continent, huh?

Sharon: Look, I know that it seems really hard right now, but eventually you and abby are going to figure out a way to co-parent together. And who knows? Maybe next christmas you’ll be together with your son.

Chance: Thank you, sharon. You know what? I can always count on you for support and good advice.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] I don’t know about that!

Chance: No, no. No, I mean it. Come in here, you get a coffee or whatever the hell that gingerbread drink is, and you take care of them. And it’s appreciated, really. And I know it’s got to be exhausting. I mean, don’t you ever want to just tell everyone to suck it up, deal with it?

Sharon: That wasn’t in any of the textbooks when I was getting my degree.

Chance: Well, you know what? You got a lot more patience than I do.

Sharon: You know, I think that I’m able to keep a positive attitude a lot of the time because I’m grateful for every day. Look, I know that there’s a lot of pain and loss in the world, but I think that we can take that pain and grow from it and learn to love even deeper.

Ashley: So, the tension between jack and me is just off the charts. And, frankly, that’s what diane creates. You know, she manipulates, and then it just causes chaos.

Tucker: I know. Alright, but let’s look at the situation. So, he’s made his loyalty obviously very clear, and it’s not to his family. So, why are you obligated to be loyal to him? It’s a little bit like how i told you to distance yourself from nikki and phyllis. Maybe you also need some distance from your brother.

Kyle: I don’t think you should worry about what happened to your mom right now. Embrace the holiday.

Summer: What does that mean? You want me to wear a santa suit?

Kyle: If you’re up for it, sure. But what I’m talking about is the fact we’re headed to a cabin in the woods. There may be snow along the way. We could have a wisconsin white christmas, the kind you’ve always missed in milan.

Summer: You thought it was the snow that I missed while we were abroad? It was my family. And I’m sad that we’re not going to be able to spend time with them this year. That being said, I want us to have as little stress as possible this holiday. So…

Kyle: Under the circumstances — fleeing town to avoid a dangerous ex-con who’s after my mother — I don’t know if it will be completely stress-free, but this could be the last hurdle for all of us. We can get stark out of town before the new year, and we can all have peace on earth.

Summer: Wouldn’t that be nice?

Jeremy: If you’re not going to take me to see diane, then I want you to get your briefcase out of here, because we’re done.

Jack: The whole point of the money is so that diane doesn’t have to see you again.

Jeremy: It isn’t just about the money. There’s a few more questions that I need to ask diane. And after the last few years that I’ve been through, I think I’m entitled to a few answers.

Jack: So, you want to meet with her one last time?

Jeremy: One last time. We have a conversation, and then I move on… with the money, of course.

Jack: Fine. You win. I have had it with this whole mess. She brought all of this to my doorstep. And I think it’s only right that she put an end to it.

Jeremy: I think that’s fair.

Jack: I think I know where I can find her.

Jeremy: Now we’re making progress.

Jack: Once I take you there, you have your little chat. Then you take your money, and it’s over! None of us ever have to see you again.

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Jack: Something troubling you?

Ashley: Why would you ask me that?

Jack: I’m very familiar with that look.

Ashley: Why are you talking to me? I thought after our last conversation, you washed your hands of me.

Jack: I won’t pretend that I’m not still furious at you for being part of that unholy trinity that drove diane out of town. I’m not sure what I walked in on here, but I’d like to think that what you’re feeling right now has something to do with regret.

Ashley: No. Not even a little bit.

Tucker: Sharon. Hey. I have been in here so many times since I moved back to town. How is it that I have not seen you?

Sharon: I guess I’ve just been lucky.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] I guess my coffee’s gonna come with a little spice today, is it?

Sharon: I’ve heard that you picked up right where you left off — crashing summer and kyle’s vow renewal, circling all of the genoa city businesses like a vulture.

Tucker: Whereas your ambitions seem to have grown considerably more modest since you and I were running newman together.

Sharon: Oh, you mean back when you manipulated me into being your puppet?

Tucker: Ah, don’t sell yourself short. You had a great mind for business. Seems a shame to waste it on finding the best deal for sugar packets.

Sharon: Well, it is very satisfying work, for your information, running a place that serves the community. I have created a space that everyone feels welcome in, including you.

Tucker: I know. I love it here. It was the perfect spot for me and ashley to warm up yesterday.

Sharon: Don’t tell me you’re gonna suck her back in again.

Elena: Nate!

[ Laughs ]

Nate: It is so good to see you.

Elena: Ah, you scared me. You’re back from L.A. When did you get here?

Nate: Uh, just got home a couple of minutes ago. I tried calling you.

Elena: Ugh, it was nonstop at memorial. Every emergency you can imagine. But it was actually a good thing because I didn’t have to think about how much I missed you. How was your trip?

Nate: It was amazing. I met so many great people. They were giving me the star treatment everywhere victoria and I went.

Elena: As they should. You are the brand-new ceo of newman media.

Nate: It was amazing, you know, walking into all those meetings, having the faith and trust of all these movers and shakers. Everyone — and I mean everyone — at newman’s los angeles office was so welcoming.

Elena: That must be so reassuring. You are in the right place doing the right thing.

Nate: It was incredible. So much to do and so little time.

Elena: Ah. I wish I could have been there to see it.

Nate: Next time. I couldn’t wait to get back and tell you all about it.

Elena: Oh! What happened with the meeting with the k-pop star?

Nate: Victoria likes him, but whether we can make a collaboration happen remains to be seen.

Elena: Well, if anyone can do it, it is my brilliant boyfriend.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] This all feels so natural, like I finally found where I’m supposed to be, where my ideas are heard and respected. I’m gonna pretend like I didn’t see that yawn.

Elena: I’m sorry, but I am glad that you’re back.

Nate: You’d better be.

Elena: I was recording episodes for the podcast to complete my obligations with chancellor-winters earlier, and then I spent all night covering for dr. Faulkner. And as much as I want to hear more, can it wait?

Nate: Of course. I remember how exhausting those shifts at the hospital can be.

Elena: Thank you for understanding. And you can tell me all about the rest of your trip as soon as I wake up.

Nate: Sweet dreams.

Elena: Love you.

Nate: Love you, too.

Elena: Ah.

Nate: [ Breathes deeply ]

Summer: Hey. There you are. Can I talk to you for a second?

Kyle: Um, do you mi–

Summer: Oh. Is there something more important than conferring with your creative director?

Kyle: Of course not. I’m just focused on tying up loose ends so I can send everyone home early for the holidays.

Summer: Oh, so you’re gonna be the boss with the heart of gold?

Kyle: This is how I’m building employee loyalty.

Summer: [ Chuckles ] Well, I agree with your strategy, but this is something that we need to discuss right away.

[ Knock on door ]

Victoria: Come in.

Billy: I knew I would find you here. You always work double time over the holidays to give your undivided attention to the kids.

Victoria: Yeah. Well, the work of a ceo/mom is never done. That being said, it’s obvious that you are interrupting me right now. So, is everything okay?

Billy: Everything is fine, yes, but I want to give you a heads-up. Chelsea bought johnny a christmas gift.

Victoria: Oh, did she?

Billy: She did, and I’d like you to hear me out before you make a decision.

Victoria: No. I already have. It’s out of the question. These little cups would make

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Billy: So, you’re not even willing to consider this?

Victoria: Look, I’m sure that chelsea’s intentions are good, and I support her efforts to heal herself, but requesting to spend christmas with our son — I’m sorry. It’s just — it’s going too far, billy.

Billy: She’s not trying to finagle an invitation.

Victoria: Okay, well, then what does she want from us?

Billy: She wants to give me a gift, and then you and I can decide on when we give it to johnny.

Victoria: Well, bravo for her for going through the proper channels, but I still don’t think it’s a good idea. You remember what happened the last time she tried to give him something. You didn’t accept the baby blanket in the way that she wanted, and I believe that that started her spiral.

Billy: Well, it wasn’t, okay? It wasn’t one thing.

Victoria: Well, I don’t doubt that it was a contributing factor, and I worry that — that her desire to give him something else is a sign that she’s regressing.

Billy: I think you’re — you’re blowing this out of proportion a little bit, okay? Our son is showing interest in spending more time with chelsea, and it would be wrong for us to get in the way of that.

Victoria: Well, we are his parents. It’s our job to set boundaries and limits.

Billy: Yeah. You’re right. You have a point there. Maybe you and I shouldn’t be the ones to give johnny the gift.

Victoria: Thank you, billy. I appreciate you listening to reason.

Billy: Chelsea should be the one to give it to him.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Audra: Mm. If isn’t newman’s most recent executive hire.

Nate: Audra charles. It’s been a long time.

Audra: Too long. I have fond memories of our dinners when I first got to town.

Nate: So much has changed since then.

Audra: I’m dying to hear the details.

Nate: Let’s just say it’s a whole new world over there.

Audra: I have a tremendous idea. We can pick up where we left off, and you can fill me in on everything you’ve been up to.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Ah, thank you. Yeah, uh, ashley and I have been getting reacquainted.

[ Sniffs ] At first, she was as wary of me as you are, but I think I’m winning her over.

Sharon: And how on earth have you managed to do that?

Tucker: Uh, it hasn’t been easy. I’ve convinced her that I’m a changed man.

Sharon: Oh. Are you?

Tucker: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. I had a near-death experience recently, and, uh, it made me reevaluate my priorities. And so now I’m concentrating on those people who matter the most to me — ashley, devon, dominic.

Sharon: Hmm. Somehow I just don’t find that completely plausible.

Tucker: Based on what?

Sharon: Well, a few years ago I got my degree in psychology, and I actually…

Tucker: Did you really?

Sharon: …Work as a therapist now. Yeah, and it’s given me very good insight into people.

Tucker: Analyze me. Come on. Let’s — let’s hear it. I think it’s gonna be challenging for you.

Sharon: I don’t think that you are as complicated as you think you are.

Tucker: Mm.

Sharon: You think you’re the smartest one around, and that’s why you believe that we’re all gonna buy what you’re selling.

Tucker: Well, my car crash is a matter of public record. You could just look that up yourself.

Sharon: Well, I don’t think you’re lying about that, but real, long-lasting change — that usually doesn’t come in an instant, from one traumatic experience. It takes work, tucker.

Tucker: I’ve done the work. I spent a little time in an ashram.

Sharon: Ooh! Well, I bet that impressed ashley.

Tucker: Not really.

[ Laughs ] But I’m showing her that she’s my priority now, and I’m gonna make her dreams come true.

Sharon: Based on everything you’ve said, sounds more like you’re hoping that she will help you make your dreams come true.

Jack: Then you are wholly unrepentant about driving diane out of town.

Ashley: You are the one that should be repentant because of your actions. It was harmful and irresponsible to let diane back into our lives.

Jack: Oh, ash.

Ashley: When are you gonna get it through your head, jack? She’s playing you.

Jack: She is not. She was in real danger. She had to leave.

Ashley: Did she really?

Jack: I don’t get why it’s so hard for you to understand she would be legitimately afraid of a convicted felon who came to town looking for her.

Ashley: Would you just stop, please? I’m not naive. Quite the coincidence, isn’t it, that kyle left town on business the same day his mother leaves for parts unknown?

Jack: Don’t assume the two are connected.

Ashley: All diane kept saying since she came back to genoa city is how she regretted not having more time with kyle. So, why would she leave without saying goodbye? Didn’t make sense to me… until I started thinking, “well, maybe there wasn’t a long, emotional goodbye because she didn’t really leave.” Is that what you’re doing, jack? You’re riding to diane’s rescue, ready to save the day again? Hi, I’m karen.

Jack: Before you start accusing me of having a savior complex, how about you take a deep breath and consider the possibility that diane was so frightened of jeremy stark that she left town? Not out of just fear for herself.

Ashley: Right.

Jack: She didn’t want to put kyle and his family in danger.

Ashley: Okay. You just keep making excuses for her because she’s got you wrapped around her little finger, right?

Jack: Instead of worrying about me, how about taking responsibility for going too far? You did the wrong thing. Admit you were wrong and apologize.

Ashley: Except I’m not wrong. Diane has created this sweet little cocoon for her three favorite boys — you and kyle and harrison — where she is loved and supported and protected. She’s not gonna walk away from that, jack.

Jack: I wish you could hear yourself.

Ashley: She’s gonna keep that going for as long as she can. What’s very sad to me is that you and kyle are getting as much out of this as she is. Now, kyle I understand. He just wants a mother. But you? You’re getting her adoration, which I find particularly disgusting. So, I have a hypothesis here.

Jack: And I’m sure I’m going to hear what it is.

Ashley: Yes. Um, I think that you and kyle have created this little disappearing act for diane so you can continue to keep rewarding her duplicitous behavior in secret.

Summer: I want you to listen to this suggestion with an open mind.

Kyle: Okay.

Summer: I know how important it is to you to spend christmas with diane.

Kyle: It is something I’ve dreamed about. I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, but the little boy in me does want to relive waking up on christmas morning and seeing my mother stand there.

Summer: That is nothing to be ashamed of. Look, I understand why, after all of these years apart, you would want to spend the holidays with your mom. But do you know what my christmas dream is?

Kyle: I would like for you to tell me about it so I can try to make it come true.

Summer: You, me…

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: …And harrison all sharing christmas together. Our son deserves to be with both of his parents.

Audra: So, how is newman media treating you?

Nate: Like a rock star. It’s like night and day compared to how things were at chancellor-winters.

Audra: Mm. That sounds fantastic.

Nate: As a matter of fact, victoria and I just got back from L.A.

Audra: Huh. You went on a business trip already? How was it?

Nate: Inspiring. Exciting. I met so many people who wanted to support my vision.

Audra: Wow. That must have been electrifying.

Nate: You have no idea. It’s just an affirmation that i made the right choice.

Audra: Well, congratulations, nate.

Nate: I try not to think about what things would have been like if I had gotten the same respect at chancellor-winters.

Audra: It’s their loss.

Nate: You’re the only one there who isn’t holding a grudge.

Audra: Well, I mean, I’m a contract employee. Your actions didn’t really impact me. And I — I think that I believe the ipo will still move forward. And as you know, I’ve been in the corporate world for a while now to know that things can get cut-throat. I mean, people in the executive suite are supposed to shake things up.

Nate: Exactly.

Audra: I didn’t find what you did particularly, uh, shocking or infuriating. And it wasn’t personal. But I think everything went wrong because you mixed business and family. And in my experience, that often leads to problems.

Nate: I had to learn the hard way.

Victoria: I’m sorry. You’re gonna have to walk me through this because I don’t understand how it’s a good idea for chelsea, who is still recovering from her terrible ordeal, to be spending alone time with our son.

Billy: So, that’s your problem, then? You don’t want johnny and chelsea spending time together, alone, one on one? So, we invite connor. They get along great.

Victoria: Great. So, the three of them can play pretend happy family.

Billy: Vick, there’s nothing pretend about it, okay? Before johnny found out the truth about chelsea, him and connor were cousins. They always have been. Chelsea’s always been his de facto aunt. Biologically, they are family.

Victoria: Yes, but legally and emotionally, so are we. I mean, I’m his mother. Johnny’s my son. I’m responsible for him. I get to make the decisions.

Billy: So, we’re drawing lines in the sand now?

Victoria: Yes! Yes, billy. That is exactly what we’re doing. We have to set some boundaries here before things get out of hand. There’s just — there’s too much at stake.

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Billy: So, what do you think is at stake? ‘Cause I don’t believe we’re gonna lose johnny because his family gets extended, right? You didn’t — you didn’t lose reed when mac became his stepmother.

Victoria: Okay. This is not remotely the same thing.

Billy: I just don’t think there’s too many people that a kid could love or that love him, you know?

Victoria: Billy —

Billy: No one benefits then.

Victoria: I realize that. But what you’re ignoring is johnny’s freedom to be a kid without worrying about these adult-level problems. That’s what I’m concerned about.

Billy: Okay. So, if you’re worried about chelsea, I understand that, but I vouch for her, okay? She’s doing really great. She’s taking this one step at a time. She’s not overextending. And I think she’s ready for this.

Victoria: I’m more worried about whether or not our son is ready for this. He’s already blamed himself to some degree for the issues that she had after he rejected her. And what if he’s doing all of this just for her sake? No. That would be unacceptable.

Billy: Then let’s ask johnny. We said all along that this was gonna be his call. And in the beginning, he chose not to have anything to do with chelsea, and we respected that. So I think we should respect that if he decides to spend more time with her, that it’s his choice.

Tucker: Yeah, reuniting with ashley is my dream. Of course, I want to make it mutual. I just want to make her happier than she’s ever been in her whole life.

Sharon: And you think you’re charming enough to do that?

Tucker: I have more to offer than my charm.

Sharon: Ooh! I hope that wasn’t some sexual innuendo.

Tucker: You just have to see the worst in me, don’t you? I will have you know that I want to connect with ashley on a higher level than that.

Sharon: So, what? Are you saying that you want to marry ashley again?

Tucker: Mm… there are other ways to forge a lasting bond with someone, isn’t there?

Sharon: Has she given you any reason to believe that’s what she wants?

Tucker: Well, I’m an optimist.

Sharon: Oh, in other words, no!

Tucker: Well, I’m working hard to prove that I’m worthy of her trust, and I think eventually she’ll — she’ll let her guard down and, uh, yeah, we’ll make something special together.

Sharon: Mm. Well, I guess time will tell.

Tucker: I’m gonna prove you and all the other doubters wrong. Ahh. So nice to see you. Take care.

Audra: Thank you.

Nate: That was the most detailed order for a salad that I have ever heard.

Audra: Eh, it was a little extra, right?

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: You know what you like. That’s a good thing.

Audra: Yeah. I hate being disappointed. And when I am, it can be a bad thing.

Nate: Really?

Audra: Yeah.

Nate: I have not seen that side of you. Then again, there’s a lot i don’t know about you. So, tell me — who is audra charles?

Audra: Hmm. Where do I begin?

Nate: What do you want out of life?

Audra: More.

Nate: Of what?

Audra: Everything. Adventure, excitement, knowledge.

Nate: You came to genoa city as the ipo guru for chancellor-winters, poised to launch the company into the stratosphere. But what are you getting out of this besides a paycheck? What are your goals?

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Audra: Hmm.

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone thuds ] I’m not entirely sure.

Nate: What happens when chancellor-winters decides what to do with the ipo? Do you stay in genoa city, or do you go?

Audra: That’s a good question.

[ Chuckles ]

Nate: What people say when they don’t want to give a direct answer.

Audra: Alright. Okay. Initially, I — I planned on leaving once my position ended, but this town is growing on me.

Nate: I hope you stay. We need more players who understand the game. And if you ever find yourself in need of a new job, you should come talk to me.

Audra: You’d hire me at newman media?

Nate: Why not? I believe in surrounding myself with smart, savvy people.

Jack: So, you think that kyle and I have diane in hiding somewhere?

Ashley: Yep, I do. I do ’cause I know you would do anything to protect her.

Jack: You know what? You believe whatever you have to believe to sleep at night. It doesn’t change the fact that you and nikki and phyllis set all of this in motion. You were told what would happen, who would be affected, and you did it anyway. And now your nephew and your grand nephew are spending christmas without diane.

Ashley: Aw, gee, that’s the only kind of christmas harrison’s ever known. And kyle hasn’t spent the holidays with his mother in years, right? So, do I feel for them? Of course I do, jack. But they’re still gonna be with people that actually love them, that have been there for them —

Jack: We’re talking about kyle’s mother.

Ashley: Why is she a mother?! Because she gave birth to him? That doesn’t make her a good mother, does it? You know what I find so pathetic about this? The only reason why this christmas is special is because she actually wants to spend it with her son.

Jack: Yeah, but because you and your co-conspirators lured an ex-convict into town —

Ashley: Listen, if she gave a damn about kyle, she would have been there for him every christmas, every birthday, but she wasn’T. If she had a heart, she would have moved heaven and earth to tuck her son in at night, to give him a goodnight kiss! But she didn’t! She chose not to return, jack, year after year! And I have done whatever I could to protect you and kyle from her! Too bad you don’t like my methods. But it doesn’t mean I’m wrong.

Jack: No, I don’t like your methods.

Ashley: I’m still right. And I don’t know what diane being back in town has done to your brain, but it’s wrecked. Your judgment is just completely off.

Jack: Your complete lack of compassion for everyone involved…

Ashley: Oh, please.

Jack: …Is appalling to me. You have allowed your hatred for diane to make you small and spiteful. And I have heard enough of this.

Ashley: Unbelievable.

[ Scoffs ]

[ Door slams ]

[ Sighs heavily ]

Kyle: Hey, you know how much I want to spend christmas with you and harrison.

Summer: Well, we need this. Harrison has endured so many changes this year. Coming back to genoa city, changing languages…

Kyle: Losing ashland… mm, then let’s make it happen.

Summer: Really?!

Kyle: What if we three spend christmas at home? Then we can wake up early. Hurricane harrison can rip open all of his presents. Then I go to the cabin and spend the rest of the day with my mom.

Summer: Okay, you had me right up until the last part.

Kyle: What’s wrong? You don’t want me to leave to go see my mother somewhere? She’s just been alone for so many holidays.

Summer: I’m not saying that i don’t want you to go. I’m saying that harrison and i are coming with you. This cough.

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Tucker: Fascinating. Right on time.

Audra: You know, you said to get here as soon as possible. I did.

Tucker: Something more entertaining happening?

Audra: Oh, nothing is more entertaining than you, tucker.

Tucker: I know you. You’re distracted.

Audra: No.

Tucker: Would you like to share?

Audra: What did you need to talk about?

Tucker: Uh, the plan is evolving. I spontaneously offered to help ashley break away from jabot and start her own company.

Audra: Oh. Did she accept?

Tucker: Not yet.

Audra: Mm. Do you really believe she’s gonna turn her back on her family?

Tucker: I saw a little glimmer in her eye that said she was tempted to. So, yeah, I think in time, she’ll come around.

Audra: [ Chuckles ] I am beyond thrilled that you called me all the way over here to tell me that the woman you’re obsessed with didn’t exactly turn you down.

Tucker: It’s progress.

Audra: Except for taking a single step in making any of your plans a reality. But, sure.

Billy: Thanks, hannah. We’ll see you in a few. You good?

Johnny: Yeah. Whew. Hannah wouldn’t really tell me why she was driving me here, but, hey, I will never say no to a hot cocoa.

Billy: I don’t blame you, but first things first. Your mom and I have a question for you.

Johnny: Okay, if this family meeting has anything to do with the length of my christmas wish list, I can explain. I don’t expect you to get me everything that’s on there. I really just wanted to give you options.

Billy: Well, that’s very considerate of you, but, uh, we — we just want to talk about one gift in particular.

Johnny: The playstation? I realize it’s a big ask.

Billy: Actually, it’s not

what it is. It’s who it’s from.

Victoria: Uh, chelsea has a present that she’s hoping to give you, and we’re wondering if you want it.

Kyle: What do we do about telling harrison where we’re going? How do we pack up his entire christmas and take it to the cabin?

Summer: We could leave during his nap time. He can sleep most of the way there. We can tell him that it’s a christmas eve adventure.

Kyle: What about when we get back? How do we keep him from telling everyone he woke up on christmas morning and saw dee dee?

Summer: We’ll tell him that she’s one of santa’s elves and that’s why she had to leave before christmas. I don’T…

Kyle: I suppose we could tell him we’re driving to the north pole. He’s a little too young to understand distance. But I don’t like the idea of telling him to keep a secret.

Summer: I know. I know. But in this case, it’s — it’s the only way. We just need to figure out the right way to frame it.

Kyle: You aren’t gonna let this go, are you?

Summer: No. Because it’s important. So I’m gonna keep arguing my case until you say yes.

Kyle: [ Inhales deeply ] Yes. I would love to have you and harrison come with me. But there is one more obstacle in our way. We have to make sure stark is distracted. We cannot risk him following us. If you think all pads are exactly the same…

Summer: Do you really think that stark is watching us, following our every move, thinking that we’ll eventually lead him to diane?

Kyle: It’s pretty clear that whatever payback he wants from her is about more than just money, and I don’t have a handle on how far he’s willing to go to settle the score.

Summer: Well, if he is spying on us, he could just as easily follow you if you go to see her alone. All stark has to do is follow you there, wait for you to leave, and then go after diane when she’s alone again.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] You’re right. As much as I want to spend christmas with my mother, it’s a liability none of us can afford.

Johnny: Chelsea wants to get me a present? She doesn’t have to do that.

Billy: No, but it’s the holidays, and people do all sorts of zany things.

Johnny: Yeah, but that means that she was thinking about me enough to want to get me something, even with all the stuff she’s been through.

Billy: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, look, we can accept it for you, or you can accept it yourself if you want. Whatever — whatever you’re comfortable with.

Victoria: Of course, we haven’t agreed to anything yet. We wanted to make sure that you were okay with it first. But if you don’t want this gift or if you don’t want to spend time with her, if you’re not ready yet, that’s fine.

Billy: Or maybe you can check with connor and see if he wants to hang out with the both of you.

Victoria: Yeah, there’s no pressure.

Johnny: Connor’s cool. We have a good time together. So, sure. Sounds like fun.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] This is a wonderful surprise.

Elena: Well, I thought i should give you a proper welcome home. So, welcome home, ceo.

Nate: Back at our place —

Elena: I was the walking dead. But what a difference a shower and a triple shot of espresso can make. So now I have energy to celebrate your successful trip to L.A.

Nate: That was a quick recovery. I saw how exhausted you were.

Elena: How about this? You can keep telling me what a marvel I am while I treat you to a “welcome home” lunch.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’d love to, but I’ve already eaten.

Elena: Did you?

Nate: I was gonna grab some takeout from society, and i bumped into audra, who was alone, and we just ended up grabbing lunch together.

Elena: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: Don’t stop. Speak your mind.

Audra: You don’t know what you want, okay? One minute, it’s jabot, the next, maybe not. You know, then you say you want chancellor-winters. Or maybe you just want devon to betray lily so you can work with your son. Do you have an end game, or are you just jerking everyone around for fun?

Tucker: Weren’t you the one that was accusing me of biting off more than I could chew?

Audra: All I want to know is where I fit in your plans.

Tucker: You —

Audra: When you asked me to work with you, you promised me that you were gonna —

Tucker: I know what i promised you, audra.

Audra: And now you’re stalling.

Tucker: No, I’m not stalling.

Audra: Yes, now you’re stalling.

Tucker: No.

Audra: You know, perhaps you lost your confidence and your ability to get any of this done.

Tucker: No, I’m applying what I’ve learned in life. You’ve got to be flexible and adaptable and, above all else —

Audra: Look, I am not gonna play the long game without knowing more about what the payoff is. Perhaps it’s time for me to make my own plans.

Tucker: Okay. Yeah, sure. I’M… no one’s holding you back. I, uh… I wouldn’t want to stand between you and your destiny.

Audra: You are s– such an insufferable son of a bitch.

Tucker: I know. I’m sorry. Tyson boneless buffalo bites and hot wings

Jack: Hey. Why the long faces? Have you heard from stark?

Kyle: Not a word.

Jack: Then why do you both look like christmas was canceled?

Summer: ‘Cause it was, basically. At least, my version of it was.

Kyle: Summer wanted to bring harrison to the cabin to spend christmas with me and my mom.

Summer: But no matter how many times we go through the potential scenarios or possible hiccups, we just can’t find a way to make it work.

Kyle: Any trip to the cabin, including mine, puts my mother at risk, and I don’t want to put her in danger just so I can live a childhood fantasy of spending christmas with my mother.

Jack: After all the work to rebuild, to reunite this family, you deserve to spend this time with your mother, your wife, and your son.

Kyle: I can’t risk it. It’s not worth it.

Jack: Yeah, the hell it isn’T.

Summer: We still haven’t found a way to neutralize stark. He’s a danger to us all.

Jack: You leave him to me.

Victoria: You don’t have to do anything that you don’t want to do. If you’re agreeing to see chelsea out of guilt or because you’re feeling pressured, then you —

Billy: What your mom’s trying to say that this is one of those rare occasions that you don’t have to be polite. You can be completely honest with us. Do whatever you’re comfortable with.

Victoria: Yes. And you’ll have plenty of time to get to know her down the road, okay?

Johnny: I don’t have to see her if you don’t want me to.

Victoria: What are you talking about?

Johnny: It must be kind of weird for you. If seeing chelsea is gonna upset you, then I won’t do it.

Victoria: You know, it’s very sweet and mature of you to worry about me, but I’m — I’m absolutely fine with you hanging out with connor and chelsea.

Johnny: Sweet. So, when’s this gonna happen?

Billy: No time like the present for a present.

Victoria: Sure.

Billy: Let me check and see if she’s upstairs. “Hey. Victoria, johnny, and I are downstairs. If you and connor around, do you want to come down?” There we go. We’ll see.

Johnny: Okay. Wait. But wait.

Billy: Hmm?

Johnny: We don’t have connor’s present, and I have to get something for chelsea.

Victoria: Well, you don’t have to do that.

Johnny: Wouldn’t it be kind of rude for me to not get her something when she’s getting me?

[ Cellphone pings ] Was that chelsea?

Billy: Yeah. She’s not available. She has an appointment.

Johnny: So, maybe later today?

Billy: That could work, right? We could go get connor’s gift, and then we can try and find something for chelsea.

Johnny: What do you think she’d like?

Billy: [ Chuckles ] I don’t know, buddy. I think she would love anything that you get her.

Johnny: But does she like jewelry, perfume? What are her hobbies?

Billy: All very valid questions, and together, the two of us will figure that out.

Elena: Chancellor’s ipo expert had lunch with a disgraced former executive. Doesn’t that blur the lines a bit?

Nate: Audra knows what I did wasn’t personal. And it’s not as if we were trading company secrets with each other.

Elena: Just saying, it’s strange.

Nate: We respect each other professionally, and we shared a meal, nothing more.

Elena: I’m not questioning your intentions. There’s just something about her that doesn’t sit right with me.

Nate: You barely know her.

Elena: Yeah, and the little time I’ve spent with her, it’s like she’s always working an angle, like there’s some sort of opportunity to be gained from working at chancellor-winters.

Nate: I’m sure she’ll get a bonus if the ipo goes through. What else could there be?

Elena: I don’t know. Can’t put my finger on it. But I don’t trust her.

[ Knock on door ]

Audra: [ Whispering ] You expecting someone?

Ashley: Tucker, are you there?

Tucker: Ashley?

Ashley: Open up.

Tucker: [ Whispering ] Hey, hey, hey. Would you mind?

Audra: You can’t be serious.

Tucker: Well, this looks questionable for you, too.

[ Normal voice ] Um… hold on a second. I just got to get decent.

Ashley: Well, that’s gonna take a while.

Tucker: [ Chuckles loudly ] That’s — that’s so funny. You have such A… refreshing sense of humor.

Audra: [ Exhales sharply ]

Tucker: [ Groans lightly ] Hey.

Ashley: Looks like I caught ya at a bad time.

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Mariah: Hey, mom, is this the box you were looking for?

Sharon: Oh, yay! You found it! That is full of all my favorite holiday keepsakes.

Mariah: Uh, surely you can’t mean this old thing.

Sharon: Uh, yeah! Who wouldn’t love a holiday musical light-up tv?

Tessa: Ooh, that’s a favorite?

Sharon: Yeah!

Mariah: Mom, it’s so corny, and it only works, like, half the time.

Sharon: Okay, it is not christmas unless that is prominently displayed somewhere for everyone to see.

Mariah: Uh, except it’s kind of an eyesore.

Sharon: No, don’t say that. Nick gave it to me when we spent our first christmas together. And he meant it as a joke, and it always made me laugh.

Mariah: Well, that is just like him, making dad jokes before he was even a dad.

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: Give that to me.

[ Knock on door ]

Chloe: Surprise! It’s your best friend bearing carbs and companionship.

Chelsea: Well, this is a surprise. I’m so spoiled. First billy, then adam, and now here you are.

Chloe: Clearly saving the best for last. And look what I brought — esther’s famous kringle.

Chelsea: Huh. Well, I thought I was full, but esther’s famous kringle? Come on.

Chloe: Well, I’m not allowed to go home unless I get photographic evidence of you trying some, along with a full, detailed critique.

Chelsea: I know what you’re doing here. You came to check in on me.

Chloe: No. I mean, can’t a friend just want to hang out with her bestie?

Chelsea: And shouldn’t you be home with your family, getting ready to celebrate the holidays?

Chloe: Honestly, I just needed a moment away from miles yanking the ornaments off of the tree. And bella is still singing the song she did at her christmas pageant.

Chelsea: Aww, that’s sweet.

Chloe: Yeah, the first thousand times. I love my daughter’s little angelical voice, but if I hear that song one more time, I swear I’m going… so, you would actually be doing

me a favor in giving me a quiet sanctuary.

Chelsea: Well, then, by all means, come in.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: To be honest with you, I’m taking a holiday from the holiday music, as well. So let’s just sit back, relax, and enjoy esther’s delicious pastry.

Noah: Big holiday party coming in tonight. If that space can just be cleared before then, that’d be great. Hey, dad. What brings you in tonight?

Nick: I figured this place would be fire right about now, with all the holiday cheer in the air.

Noah: Okay, I’m really sorry about this, but I’m actually gonna have to give you a warning. We have a strict, strict no-slang policy for people in your age group.

Nick: Well, that just hurts, son.

Noah: [ Chuckles ] You look, uh, awful spiffy for someone flying solo…tonight.

Nick: Look at you. You look great.

Sally: Thank you.

[ Object thuds ]

Adam: Father.

Victor: Hey, son. I’m surprised to see you.

Adam: Yes, I, um — I’m just here to pick up connor from decorating the tree, but i may be a little early.

Victor: Well, as you can see, the tree has already been trimmed. I think connor is right now in the kitchen baking some goods with nikki.

Adam: Okay.

Victor: Last time we talked, you wanted nothing to do any more with your family. What changed?

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Mariah: Good.

Tessa: Mariah, why are you putting that one on top? I mean, it doesn’t even sparkle or anything.

MarMariah: Well, a tree topper doesn’t have to light up. It just needs to be pretty.

Tessa: But it’s supposed to be the icing on the cake. It’s supposed to be the pice de résistance.

Mariah: Okay, I can’t wait for noah to get here because he’s gonna see my vision and he’s gonna agree with me.

Tessa: [ Chuckles ] Look, no offense, but noah’s gonna agree with me because your idea is less than inspiring. So, good thing we can count on his artistic eye.

Sharon: Oh, ladies, please. Is this your first official fight as a married couple?

Mariah: You know what?

Tessa: I think it might be.

Sharon: Okay, well, that’s the sign of a pretty strong marriage if the only thing you disagree on is what ornament to put on top of a christmas tree.

Tessa: When you put it that way, you’re right.

Mariah: You know what? I’m gonna call faith. I’m gonna get her opinion on this.

Sharon: No, no, no!

Tessa: No, no, no! Faith is in switzerland. It’s the middle of the night there. That is a no-go.

Sharon: Yeah. Trust me. Trust me on this one. I, uh — I know that faith does not like being woken up at 3:00 in the morning by anyone, not even her mother.

Mariah: I mean, I’m surprised you even let her go with her roommate’s family, especially on christmas, her first christmas at school.

Sharon: I know. It took every ounce of my strength to let her go, but this was such a great opportunity. How could I deny her a european vacation at christmas? As hard as it was, I had to let my daughter be free.

Noah: Well, I hope you enjoy our special seasonal holiday drink.

Sally: Mmm! That’s delicious.

Noah: Great. Alright, well, I have some other guests I have to attend to, so I’ll see you guys later.

Nick: Hey, thanks again for the spot, bud, on a fire night like this.

Sally: Oh, are you sure you used that word correctly?

Noah: No, no, he’s definitely not.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Hey, congratulations. You got a smile out of my son. That’s not easy to do.

Sally: Well, you know, i realize that your kids aren’t exactly thrilled about the idea of us as a couple, but, you know, I have a feeling it’s gonna take a lot more than just a joke at your expense to get noah’s approval. But I’ll take the win.

Nick: You have an ease to you tonight. It’s almost like a — an aura of happiness.

Sally: Well, for the first time in ages, I actually feel like I’m in a really good place. I’m not chasing drama. I am not running from it. And I’m not creating it. I have a clear vision of my professional path. And my personal path is actually looking pretty sweet at the moment, too.

Nick: Mm. Is that a fact?

Sally: I have to admit, i really like this whole “going slow” thing. It actually gives me a chance to savor the moment.

Nick: I like it, too. I like it a lot.

Adam: Look, I was hoping to discuss christmas day with you. I would like to bring connor to the ranch for the family festivities.

Victor: You know you’re always welcome here, especially with your boy and especially for the holidays.

Adam: I appreciate that.

Victor: I love the idea that both of you will come.

Adam: Well, you might not be too happy when I ask you for my second favor.

Victor: Oh, yeah? What’s that?

Adam: I’d like chelsea to come, as well.

Victor: Whose idea was that? Connor’s or hers?

Chloe: And there are cookies just on every surface for miles to grab by the handful.

[ Both laugh ]

Chelsea: Ahh. I’m so glad you’re here. I needed this. I feel like everyone, you know, wants to talk about my mental state and how my therapy’s going. It feels good to just sit here with you and laugh.

Chloe: Well, I don’t want to ignore those topics if you want to talk about them.

Chelsea: Well, um, there actually is something I want to share with you.

Chloe: Okay.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] So, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, obviously, revisiting my past behaviors, things I’ve done, and I have been making amends.

Chloe: Well, that sounds brutal. And very brave of you.

Chelsea: Well, I don’t feel brave, but it was necessary. I’ve done it with, uh, billy, adam, victoria, even sharon. It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t fun, but every time I do it, i feel like it releases a burden off of my back. You know, being able to look somebody in the eye and tell them I’m sorry for my past actions and for hurting them, it’s been really helpful. Cathartic, even.

[ Clears throat ] So, I’m hoping to do it again now…with you. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Nick: I think we need to talk about the elephant in the room.

Sally: [ Sighs ] What elephant is that?

Nick: Your christmas day plans.

Sally: Must we? I mean, why ruin a good time?

Nick: Look, um, I know we’re taking it slow, but I’d really, really like to include you.

Sally: Thanks. But I have some complicated feelings surrounding holiday celebrations. Would it still be considered taking it slow if I invited you back to my suite for a nightcap for this conversation?

Nick: I think that’s fair.

Adam: No, dad, okay? It — it was my idea to include chelsea. My son deserves to be around the people he loves most without bouncing between locations.

Victor: Have a seat, son.

[ Breathes deeply ] Look…I feel for the boy. And I understand he wants to be with his mother, especially during the holidays. But you know that I can’t forget that she threw a wrench into victoria’s life by insisting on telling johnny that she is his biological mother.

Adam: Chelsea didn’t intend to wreck victoria’s life or johnny’s life. She had no idea how he was going to respond.

Victor: [ Sighs ] How do I know that she isn’t using this opportunity to get closer to johnny, which would upset victoria? You know that. So…no, son, I — I don’t want her here.

Chloe: Chelsea, we are best friends. We’re good. I mean, if anyone needs to make amends, it’s me.

Chelsea: You?

Chloe: Yeah. For blowing up the cabin with adam in it. And I’m still embarrassed about running away with connor to paris all those years ago.

Chelsea: I appreciate you saying all that. But this is about me making amends. I have to do this. And I’m actually not referencing stuff that happened a long time ago. I’m talking about this year.

Chloe: I thought we got past all that.

Chelsea: I feel like I need to own up to my anger at you. I blamed you for everything that went wrong at newman media or fenmore’S. You know, I rejected your concern over my obsession over adam and sally and then rey. I didn’t want to listen to anything you had to say. I accused you of being a bad friend, when, really, you saw the warning signs before anybody else. You confronted me. You were willing to jeopardize our friendship in order to force me to see the truth.

Chloe: I was just worried about you.

Chelsea: I realize that now. You knew what was happening. I was spinning. And I was pushing you away when, really, you were just being the best kind of friend because you were being an honest one. And I’m really sorry for everything I put you through. And I’m thankful, and I’m grateful that you stuck with me. And I’m so grateful that you still care about me.

Chloe: Apology accepted. And I just want you to know that [Sniffles] I just want us to let go of the past and focus on the present and the future and about you getting better so you can reach your full potential. I am here for whatever you need, and I just want to try to help you find your purpose.

Chelsea: I know.

[ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Alright, guys, here you go.

Tessa: Oh, what’s all this?

Sharon: Mmm!

Mariah: Well, I thought we could use some delicious holiday treats to celebrate our decorating.

Noah: Guess I’m a little late. This place seems like it’s already done.

Sharon: Hey!

Mariah: Hey! No, no, no, we are not done until we get your professional seal of approval.

Noah: You got it. Looks great to me.

Mariah: Mm-hmm. And the tree topper?

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, I like that you guys went with something a little more subtle. And you definitely earned this little cookie break you’re about to take.

Mariah: And also because mom is missing faith right now. So, I was wondering — maybe you have something a little stronger than cocoa, maybe one of glam club’s new, fabulous holiday cocktails?

Sharon: Yeah?

Noah: Sorry. I don’T.

Sharon: Ohh!

Tessa: Well, we’re meeting with a pregnant woman after new year’s to discuss the possibility of adoption.

Sharon: Oh, really? That’s amazing!

Tessa: Yeah.

Sharon: That’s great! Uh, mariah? What’s wrong?

Tessa: Oh, no. Did I blow it? I’m sorry. I know we agreed not to say anything. Hi, I’m lauren, I lost 67 pounds on golo.

Sally: I don’t want you to feel obligated to include me in your christmas plans. Joining your family for the holidays is not in the “taking it slow” manual. I checked.

Nick: I would absolutely love to bring you to the ranch for christmas, but my sister and parents have some trust issues where you’re concerned.

Sally: I’m not surprised. Victoria fired me, and even though I tried to withstand victor’s judgment whenever i worked at newman, I know I never really won him over.

Nick: Actually, it’s, uh — it’s worse than that.

Sally: How so?

Nick: Uh, my dad had a dossier prepared of your time in L.A. To try and scare me off.

Sally: [ Sighs heavily ]

Adam: Look, I’m — I’m telling you that chelsea doesn’t have any ulterior motives. If anything, I’m hoping that she’ll put aside her qualms and hesitations about being in your home after everything that you did to her.

Victor: What do you mean, after everything I did to her? What are you talking about?

Adam: I’m talking about you forcing her to fake a mental breakdown over poisoning rey to get her institutionalized.

Victor: Are you forgetting i did it for her benefit, for heaven sake? I prevented her from being criminally prosecuted for nearly killing a man and then blaming you for it.

Adam: Okay, look, I’m not here to fight or dredge up some old history. I’m here to make a plea for my family on christmas. My family, something you claim to value. And as far as johnny’s concerned, he and connor have actually grown closer since finding out they’re biological brothers. So, I think it’d be good for them to spend, uh, some holiday time together. I know connor would like to be around all of his family on christmas.

Victor: Remember, son, you were coming to see me to ask me a favor, okay? So watch your tone. Now, if this means as much as you say it does to you and to connor… then you’re welcome. Chelsea can tag along, okay?

Adam: I appreciate that.

Victor: Good. You should.

Chloe: Ahh. I mean, how long has it been since we’ve just hung out like two girlfriends, laughing, crying?

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Chloe: Ahh, I… I really miss this. And I just have to say, as your most honest friend, I can see that you are doing a lot better.

Chelsea: I am. You know, at first I was faking it to make it, you know, just putting it on a front so everyone wouldn’t be so worried about me. But now I’m feeling stronger.

Chloe: That’s so good to hear.

Chelsea: What I went through was a real wake-up call for me. So [Sighs] Figuring out my new purpose, whatever that may be, is part of my new journey.

Chloe: Well, like I said before, whatever you need, I’m here.

Chelsea: What I think I need is a total and complete personal and professional makeover.

[ Laughs ] So, I will keep you posted because I’m definitely gonna need your help because this time I’m gonna get it right.

Tessa: I am so sorry.

Mariah: [ Sighs ]

Tessa: I got carried away. And, honestly, I didn’t think you would mind me telling sharon and noah.

Mariah: It’s fine. I’m not mad. I just… I don’t want to get everyone’s hopes up just have them dashed again.

Sharon: You mean you don’t want to get your own hopes up, which is totally understandable. You know, you’re on this roller coaster of emotion. You just have to hang in there through the ups and downs.

Mariah: I just have all of these maternal instincts kicking in. I — I find myself sitting there and fantasizing about having this child in my arms, thinking about what time of year they’re gonna be born. Is it gonna be a boy or a girl? I’ve even decorated the nursery in my head. It’s just, even the idea of a baby is making its way into my heart.

Tessa: I mean, me too. That’s why I wanted to share it. It’s joyful. Yes, there have been disappointments…but it’s all part of the journey.

Sharon: This is the story of how you and tessa are making your way to your child. And, yes, there’s gonna be twists and turns, but you’re going to get there. And no matter what happens, this is still the next exciting step to reaching your goal. So, thanks for including me, tessa.

Tessa: Well, I hope I managed to cheer you up.

Sharon: You absolutely did.

[ Sighs ] The idea that we’re one step closer to a new baby coming into this family makes this holiday that much brighter. A dental tool is round for a reason.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Noah: Hey, mariah? I know I said everything looked good, but now that I think about it, mom’s musical tv would probably look a little better over there.

Tessa: Oh, that is a good idea.

Mariah: Yeah, anything that keeps it from the center stage.

[ Laughs ]

Sharon: Wait! No! It’ll get completely lost over there, and no one can even see it! Hey. Happy holidays.

Mariah: Hi.

Chloe: Hi. Yeah. We were just heading out, but then I saw the decorations.

Chelsea: We wanted to say hi. The place looks so festive.

Sharon: Oh, well, thank you. Come on in. Take your coats off.

Chloe: Thanks.

Chelsea: Okay.

Chloe: Well, I didn’t realize how friendly you and sharon got. I mean, that’s a change.

Chelsea: Well, it’s nice, right? Sharon’s really been there for me. A lot of people have.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Chelsea: Excuse me. Be right back.

Chloe: Okay.

Chelsea: Hello?

Adam: Hey, chelsea. Connor wants to stay at the ranch tonight. He is, uh, determined to decorate the barn, and he’s just convinced the horses need some holiday cheer, too.

Chelsea: Oh. Um, yeah. I was looking forward to spending some time with him, but it’s late already, so, sure. Far be it for me to deny the horses.

Adam: Are you sure you’re alright with it? You don’t mind being alone?

Chelsea: I’m fine. Don’t worry about me, okay? I’ll see you tomorrow.

Sharon: It’s terrible over there. If it has to stay there…

Noah: You know, come on. It looks so much better there.

Sharon: Then I have to get a bigger musical tv.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Nikki: Wait until you see how connor has decorated the barn.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Nikki: He’s put red ribbons on the hay bales and he found a little christmas tree and he’s wrapping up apples as presents for the horse.

Victor: [ Laughs ] That’s cute. That’s cute.

Nikki: Our grandson seems pretty happy these days.

Victor: Yep.

Nikki: Victor?

Victor: Mm-hmm?

Nikki: I think that adam’s visit has troubled you.

Victor: Well, it hasn’t troubled me so much as it has made me curious. I think he wants to reconnect with his family and doesn’t know how. You know, he suggested that he bring connor for christmas.

Nikki: Well, of course you said yes.

Victor: Oh, yeah, I love the idea. However, he also suggested that chelsea come along.

Nikki: Oh. I think I know what that’s all about.

Victor: What?

Tessa: I don’t know.

[ Light laughter ]

Sharon: Chelsea, could you help me with something over here, please?

Chelsea: Sure.

Sharon: Here. Taste that and tell me what you think.

Chelsea: Okay. Mmm. Oh, that’s good. It hits the spot.

Sharon: Great. Now, what do you think about where we should put my musical tv?

Chelsea: Actually, you know what, sharon? I think I’ve been cooped up for too long. I think I need to get out. I think a walk on a crisp evening like tonight would be just what I need.

Chloe: Hey, I — I could go with you.

Chelsea: That’s so sweet, but I think I want to be alone.

Sharon: You sure you want to do that? It’s dark outside.

Chelsea: Yeah. I promise, guys. I’m — I’m fine. I just want to get a little air. I’ll call if I need anything.

Sally: Of course victor had me investigated. Ugh! Must have been a pretty thick file. None of it scared you off?

Nick: Didn’t bother to read it.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I really wish you would have. That way, I would have known if anything in my past was a dealbreaker. I mean, you deserve to know who I am and…what I’m capable of.

Nick: I think I have a pretty good idea of who you are.

Sally: Yeah, but not who i used to be. I’m not proud of a lot of the stuff that I did in L.A. Usually it was because I let my ambition or chasing after some guy get the best of me. I even… I faked a terminal illness to get what I wanted. And don’t pretend that doesn’t mean something to you after what ashland did. I know how much you hated him after what he did to victoria.

Nick: Just…stop, okay? I don’t want to hear any more about it.

Chelsea: [ Breathes deeply ] Adam. What are you doing here?

Adam: I, uh — I just saw you leaving crimson lights. I just wanted to check on you. Would, um — would you mind if I join you?

Sally: You don’t want to hear about my past because it’s so horrifying?

Nick: Some of what you told me is pretty extreme. But here’s the thing. Uh, I don’t want to hear about your misdeeds. Now, don’t get me wrong. I want to know everything about you. And I will talk about whatever you want. But the things that interest me are, like…childhood memories. First pet. You a dog or a cat person? Um, did you ever star a school play? You like sports? Please tell me you like sports.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: First celebrity crush. That’s what I want to know. Alright? All that other stuff — i promise you, I’ve done just as bad, if not more. So has everyone else in this town.

Sally: Yeah, I have noticed there are a lot of morally ambiguous folks around here.

Nick: Right? Some people are allowed to turn the page and move on. Others aren’T. I can’t stand that. I’m not gonna play that game. I know who you are now. That’s enough for me. I don’t need to read some dossier about you.

Sally: Well, in that case… …my first pet was an adorable little beagle.

Nick: Mm-hmm.

Sally: I starred as genna the gypsy in high school. And I excelled at acrobatics. And prince rocked my world.

Nick: There we go. This is the stuff that intrigues me.

Sally: Thank you, nick, for caring about who I am. And I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited to see where this is going.

Chelsea: I really am fine.

Adam: Well, I’m glad to hear that. I, on the other hand — I was feeling a little lonely tonight without connor. So I figured I would come and find you since you’re the only other person who would understand.

Chelsea: Hmm. I didn’t realize you felt that way, too. The holidays are tricky, you know? They can be wonderful and joyous, but, um, they can also be hard, can’t they?

[ Chuckles ]

[ Both sigh ]

Adam: So, we, uh, are all set for christmas at the ranch. You know, if you’re still up for it. Victor even promised to be on his best behavior.

Chelsea: Hmm. Being with the newmans will be a testament to my newfound strength.

Adam: You know, you don’t have to go if you don’t feel ready for it.

Chelsea: No, I want to go. I want to go. It’s important for connor. That place is magical for him, and I don’t want to do anything to dampen his holiday spirit. Plus, I need to see how he decorated the barn.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Mm-hmm. Just so you know, I, uh — i haven’t told victor and nikki about your recent hospitalization. I figured you should be the one to decide what you want to say and who you want to say it to. It’s your choice, so it’s not gonna come from me. I’m sure victoria feels the same way.

Chelsea: I appreciate that. I talked to my therapist about it, and she agrees. You know, I have to be in charge of telling the people that i want when I want. Plus, I really wouldn’t want to add to the drama [Chuckling] At that family event anyway.

[ Sighs ]

Adam: Well, don’t worry. I’ll be close. I’ll be your wingman. So, if you want to get out of there, just say the word and we will leave.

Chelsea: Thank you for your support and all your help with connor. I know this whole thing hasn’t been easy on you, especially since billy’s been involved.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: So, while we’re talking about open, honest conversation, is there anything you want to say about that?

Victor: What do you know about the chelsea situation?

Nikki: Victoria said that chelsea has been in a bad place, and I assumed it had to do with johnny’s initial reaction in hearing that she was his biological mother.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Well, I hear that johnny and connor are getting along quite well together now.

Nikki: Yeah. Connor mentioned johnny when we were trimming the tree. I think they have become closer.

Victor: Yeah. Well, according to adam, it would do both chelsea and connor good to spend the holidays with us.

Nikki: Well, you know, I feel all families should be together on the holidays.

Victor: I know you do, baby.

Nikki: That’s why it’s good that adam wants to be here with us.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: I know how happy you would be if you were able to bring him back into the family fold.

Victor: Well, that’s up to adam, you know? He’s the one who turned his back on us. He’s the one who decided to join jabot of all places instead of newman. So, if he wants to be back in the fold, then let him make the move.

Nikki: Perhaps him choosing to be with us on christmas is a first step.

Victor: Yeah. Yeah. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Well, uh, so much for taking it slow.

Nick: Yeah. Did we even make it 24 hours?

[ Smooches ]

Sally: [ Sighs ] I really don’t want to interfere with your family plans for christmas. It’s one day. I’ll be fine.

Nick: Mm. You know what? I’m more than happy to change my plans…for you. So, how about if I spend some time with my family, make sure christian’s happy… and then I am all yours. We’ll do something special. Just the two of us.

Sally: That sounds perfect.

Nick: Yeah.

Adam: All that matters is your recovery, chelsea. So, if billy abbott can help facilitate that, I have no problem with it.

Chelsea: You mean that?

Adam: I do.

[ Sighs ] You know, your strength and your bravery through this whole thing — I mean the way that you faced it head on with honesty and integrity — inspired me. So it’s only fair that I be equally honest with you.

Chelsea: Thank you. What about you? How you doing this holiday season, huh?

Adam: Ahh.

Chelsea: I know your break-up with sally is still very fresh. And even though I’m not her biggest fan, I could see that the two of you had something special. So, how you feeling about all that?

Adam: Well, I will admit I do have moments of self-pity and loneliness. But I’m trying to focus on what I’ve got — a wonderful son with a caring mother. So, I think this holiday, both of us should just focus on our family.

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[ Door opens, closes ]

Summer: [ Gasps ] You’re back.

Kyle: I am. And I missed you like crazy. Mm. Tree looks phenomenal.

Summer: Mm, thank you. All we have left are your special abbott-family ornaments. I am so glad that you got back home early. We didn’t want to finish decorating without you.

Ashley: Yeah. Brr! Wow.

Tucker: Alright, what’ll you have?

Ashley: I would love a hot chocolate.

Tucker: You sure you don’t want some fancy coffee drink with foam and extra shots and scalded this and that?

Ashley: Tucker, I’m a very simple girl. Okay. [ Chuckles ] Don’t buy it, huh? How about some cinnamon on top?

Tucker: Of what? Oh, the hot chocolate?

Ashley: Yes.

Tucker: Okay. Uh, hi, sir. Uh, two hot chocolates. With cinnamon. Keep the change.

Ashley: Thank you.

Tucker: Thank you. Thanks for hanging out. It was a lovely day.

Ashley: Yeah. Brr. I’m still kind of shocked, though, that a man like you who loves his creature comforts actually wanted to surprise me with a picnic in the wintertime, no less.

Tucker: Yeah, I loved the look on your face when we got there.

Ashley: Well, it was magical.

Tucker: Oh, glad I can still dazzle you once in a while.

Ashley: Yeah. I mean, as far as picnics go, I will always remember it. A lovely and sweet moment in nature capped off by an offer to fund my very own empire. Please, would you stop being so coy and just tell me what you’re after? Because I’m dying to know.

[ Can opens ]

Billy: Aww, yes. My favorite — popcorn. You remembered.

Chelsea: And you brought my favorite seltzer.

Billy: That’s right. You know, connor picked the wrong night to go help the newmans decorate their tree. Thank you.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’m sure victor and nikki are thrilled to have so many grandchildren around them, but connor’s going to be bummed. He loves movie night.

Billy: Alright, well, we’ll wrangle him next time. So what are we watching?

Chelsea: I have it all cued up. A holiday classic.

Billy: “It’s a wonderful life.” Huh.

Chelsea: Yeah. Why? You don’t like it?

Billy: No, I mean, I like it, of course. Who doesn’t like this movie? It’s just, you know, with everything that you’ve been going through, it’s, uh…

Chelsea: I considered that. Regarding the darker scenes, I mean, I lived it. I’m working through it. I think I can handle a movie about it.

Billy: Okay.

Lily: So, devon and I ran the numbers, did some analysis of our own, and we came to realize this is going to be a very profitable long-term venture.

Daniel: Does that mean what I think it means?

Devon: It means that you can consider yourself hired because we are giving the green light to project omega-sphere.

Lily: Congratulations, and welcome to the team.

Devon: Yes, sir.

Daniel: Thank you.

Devon: Yeah, man.

Daniel: Thank you.

Devon: Of course.

Lily: Yes, of course. Thank you for pitching it to us.

Daniel: [ Sighs ] I can’t believe you guys made your decision so fast.

Devon: Well, when a project this big comes to your door, you got to give it all your attention.

Lily: So we’ll have a contract for you in the next day or two.

Daniel: Great, great. Well, I can’t wait to get started. What’s the next step?

Lily: Well, we’ll work with you on development.

Devon: Do you already have people in mind that you want to hire to help develop the platforming games?

Daniel: Mm-hmm, yeah, I’ve spoken with a few tech guys who sound interested. Now that I know that the project’s a go, I can bring in a primary developer, someone to head up the creative team.

Devon: So you don’t have anybody picked out yet, though?

Daniel: Well, experienced game designers and managers are not going to make a deal on a “maybe.” Until I knew that I had a contract signed and, you know, i know my budget, I was in no position to make any kind of promises to anyone.

Lily: Yeah, no, no, no, no. I think that you’re being very prudent on how you’ve approached people. So take your time. I mean, we want this to be right.

Devon: Yeah, of course. I don’t think you should rush anything. I just figured you ought to be ready to roll.

Daniel: I’m still on track. You know, I’m determined now more than ever to make this dream a reality. I’ll find the team. You don’t have to worry.

Devon: Okay.

Daniel: You’re not already regretting saying yes, are you? With downy infusions,

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Kyle: It was the year my mom took me to live in canada. I was sad that I couldn’t be here with dad and the rest of the family. I sent them this ornament so they’d remember me and I could be here in spirit.

Summer: Aww, that’s so sweet.

Traci: [ Gasps ] Well, look who’s home from his trip.

Jack: Kyle.

Kyle: Hey, dad. Traci.

Jack: So, how did the meeting go? Did you get the issue straightened out with the fabric house?

Kyle: Yeah, we had to make some compromises, but, by the end, everyone was comfortable. No problems to speak of.

Jack: Good.

Traci: Oh, the tree is gorgeous, summer. You’ve done a fabulous job decorating.

Summer: Oh, thank you. We just have to put up all of your special abbott-family ornaments before we can declare it completely finished.

Traci: Well, I love going through the ornaments every year.

Jack: It’s a wonderful tradition. So full of memories.

Traci: Kyle, I know that this is going to be an extra difficult year for you, your mother having to leave town because of that man, jeremy stark, and it is just breaking my heart, watching you and summer trying to explain to little harrison where his dee dee went.

Summer: That has been rough.

Kyle: Especially knowing she might never come back.

Summer: Not that we’ve told harrison that.

Jack: We won’T. He needs all the reassurance we can give him.

Traci: Well, it sort of feels like our traditions are more important than ever this year, bringing the joy of the season to that precious little boy any way we can. You know, and it’s something that we all need. That and, I don’t know, a christmas miracle or two.

[ Traci and summer chuckle ]

Kyle: Amen.

Traci: So, I am very excited to go through the box of ornaments.

Summer: But first, who wants some eggnog?

Kyle: Oh. Me.

Jack: Oh, I’m definitely in. Trimming the tree is thirsty work.

Summer: Okay, so four eggnogs? Alright, coming right up.

Traci: You know what? I’ll give you a hand.

Jack: So?

Kyle: We’re going to need more than hope for a christmas miracle to end this threat to my mom.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: No, daniel, don’t worry. Devon and I are fully committed to helping you realize your vision.

Devon: Absolutely. Nothing has changed.

Daniel: Good. Good.

Devon: Yeah. And we understand, too, that building an entire gaming division from the ground up is a huge undertaking for the company. So we want to take our time and do things the right way.

Daniel: Well, I mean, given the level of competition out there and the risks inherent with any big launch, I can assure you that is exactly what I’m going to do, down to the last detail. Every aspect of this platform has to be seamlessly connected. If one area is weak, the whole thing falls apart. It’s unacceptable. Our flagship game isn’t just a way to spend time. It’s about giving people a believable and exciting world that’s immersive and meaningful, somewhere they can have fun and, at the same time, tackle some of life’s bigger questions, where they can face their fears, and learn to find inspiration and purpose.

Lily: I think that’s what i love most about it.

Daniel: And, listen, since we’re discussing timetable, i want to make a formal announcement in march. Let the world know what’s in store.

Devon: Which is in three months, man. Don’t you think that’s a little unrealistic? Smooth dark chocolate, refreshing peppermint,

Daniel: I promise you, I can get far enough along to announce by march.

Devon: Well, I don’t know how you figure that when you don’t have a team put together yet. We don’t have to rush anything, either. You just said yourself that if any part of the omega-sphere isn’t operating at the highest level, then the whole experience falls short, right?

Daniel: Mm-hmm, that’s true. But I’m going to be as honest and as transparent as I can with you guys for this entire process. If I think that there’s going to be a problem, I’m not going to hesitate to share it with you, because invested as I am in this project, I’m not going to lose sight of what’s at stake for all of us.

Devon: Well, I’m glad to hear that, but still.

Daniel: I realize that I’ve set an ambitious timeline, but I have identified the elements I need, and, I promise you, it’s all going to come together.

Lily: Look, let’s just leave it here, right, and just know that devon and I give you our full support to get whatever talent you need.

Devon: We do. Just keep us abreast on your progress.

Daniel: Done.

Devon: Thank you very much. On that note, I’m gonna take off. I need to get back to dominic.

Lily: How are things going on that front?

Devon: They’re going well. He’s got two little teeth coming in, so it’s fun times.

Daniel: You have to be excited for christmas. I mean, experiencing that magic through a child’s eyes, there’s nothing quite like it.

Lily: I know, and now that he’s older, he can appreciate it more.

Devon: I know, I know. I can’t wait for him to make some real memories.

Lily: Well, give me a kiss for me.

Devon: I will do that for sure. And, daniel, congratulations again, man. I look forward to us all working together.

Daniel: Oh, thanks, man. Me, too.

Devon: Alright, take it easy.

Lily: Bye. Um, I should get going, too, but I just want to say I’m so happy that you’re back in town and that devon and I can help make your dream come true.

Daniel: Thank you for trusting me to make this happen. I won’t let you down.

Tucker: Both gestures were from the heart — the picnic and the offer to help you realize your potential.

Ashley: I see.

Tucker: Just wanted to spend some time with you alone in a beautiful setting, and I would gladly help you build your own business separate from jabot. Kind of the way you did when you decamped to paris years ago.

Ashley: Mm. You heard about that?

Tucker: Mm-hmm. I was impressed by it. And with no one to stop you, you were really on the verge of great things. I was disappointed when you closed up shop and merged with jabot.

Ashley: That’s why you came, right? That’s why you’re here? You don’t really want jabot, but you just want to convince me to leave jabot? Or is it maybe a misguided attempt to protect me before you decide to pounce on my family’s business?

Tucker: Boy, you know what’d be nice? If, for once, you just took me at my word. But… I guess I knew that earning your trust was going to take time and patience.

Ashley: And then some.

Tucker: My only interest is you, ashley. Your happiness. I’m simply asking you to expand your idea of what that might look like and imagine a future, a bright future if you were on your own.

Ashley: Okay, settle down. I mean, really, jabot’s in our blood, you know, it’s part of our family. It’s part of me. It’s why I came back from europe.

Tucker: Let jack be the legacy, then. You’re the only abbott with the drive to be a maverick like your father was. And you have so much talent and expertise, I think you should go on your own.

Ashley: Then why do I need you?

Tucker: You don’T.

[ Scoffs, sighs ] Just know that you know how good we are together.

Ashley: Okay, well, I guess it’s time for me to go home. And I do want to thank you because it was a lovely and very surprising day. Thank you.

Jack: Oh, boy. Luan gave me this ornament our first christmas together. You know what? I’m going to give this to allie when she comes home. Tell her the history and invite her to hang it on the tree herself.

Traci: Oh, jack, a surprise from a grandmother she never knew. That’s just magical.

Jack: Despite everything that’s going on, I am determined to make this a magical first christmas for the newest abbotts among us.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Traci: Summer, are you sure that you brought all of the boxes down from the attic?

Summer: I thought I did. Are we missing something?

Traci: I can’t find my favorite ornament. It’s little silver ice skates. Katherine gave it to me when I was 6, and it was in a box that had a blue label along with the star that goes on the top of the tree.

Summer: Want me to go check?

Traci: Oh, no, no. You know, I think I might know right where it is. I will go get it, and I’ll be right back.

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: So, how did things go at the cabin with your mother?

Kyle: She’s settled in. There’s plenty of food, firewood, and things to keep her occupied.

Jack: Oh, boy, this has got to be especially difficult for diane. She’s hiding from the world yet again.

Kyle: My mother was alone for so long, spent so many holidays by herself, and now she’s missing her first christmas with harrison. I could tell she’s trying to stay strong, but I know it’s crushing her.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I feel like I should apologize again for my mom creating all of this chaos. I mean, she lured this dangerous man to town by claiming that diane turned him into the feds without even knowing that that was true. This man could resort to violence. We have no idea. I still think that we should go to the police.

Jack: Listen, stark has been very careful about not breaking the law since he’s been in town. Getting law enforcement involved, I think it’s a mistake. It would only bring more attention on diane. No, kyle and I have a plan, and we are going to see it through. Did you know some of your detergent’s fragrance

Traci: Well, this tree is magnificent.

Summer: It really is.

Traci: I have set aside some ornaments for ashley and for allie. When they get home, they can hang them.

Kyle: And the star belongs to harrison.

Jack: Absolutely.

Traci: I just can’t wait to see that, him up on your shoulders, putting the star on the tippity-top.

Kyle: That’s one of those moments I’m going to treasure.

Traci: Well, listen, as much fun as this has been, until someone else gets home, I think I’m going to go have some drinks with a friend.

Summer: Oh, how fun.

Traci: Oh, I will. Thank you.

Kyle: Here, let me help you.

Traci: Oh, thanks. And, kyle?

Kyle: Mm-hmm?

Traci: Look, for what it’s worth, diane is absolutely devoted to you and to harrison. And she is a fighter. And she has so much to fight for. So I don’t know how, but I just have this feeling that somehow everything is going to work out alright.

Kyle: I appreciate your optimism and the kind words about my mother.

Traci: Alright. Mwah. See you later. Oh.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Jack: So I think that’s our cue now.

[ Door closes ]

Kyle: I’ll be back soon.

Summer: Please be careful. That goes for you, too.

Jack: Let’s go.

Both: For auld lang syne, my dear

for auld lang syne

we’ll take a cup of kindness yet

for auld lang syne

Chelsea: Wow, I’m really happy connor’s not here.

Billy: Yeah?

Chelsea: He used to love to make fun of me when I would sing in the car.

Billy: That’s good. You should keep doing that.

Chelsea: Tormenting my child’s eardrums?

Billy: That and singing out loud. It’s good for you.

Chelsea: Okay. I will. You know, the world had sort of faded to gray, and it feels like I’m starting to see color again, little by little.

Billy: Yeah, I snuck a couple little glances at you during the movie just to make sure you were okay.

Chelsea: Yeah, I mean, some scenes were difficult to watch, but, ultimately, it’s a story about someone who comes to realize the true value of their life, what a gift it is, what they mean to other people, something I’m feeling really strongly these days. So to answer your question, yeah, I’m okay.

Summer: Mom, you were fired. What are you doing here?

Phyllis: [ Clears throat ] I’m emptying out my office, summer. If you think I’m going to steal something, have security follow me out.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I’m disappointed that it’s come to this, but it has.

Phyllis: You say that like you had nothing to do with it, that my firing had something to do with a natural disaster or something.

Summer: Well, I didn’t really have much say in your decision to bring diane’s recently paroled ex to genoa city, did I?

Phyllis: Okay, well, that was what I did in my personal time. I mean, is it even legal to get fired for something you do in your personal life?

Summer: First of all, yes, it is. It’s called a morality clause. It’s in pretty much every employment contract. And, secondly, mom, you were repeatedly warned that if the conflict with diane continued, that you would be let go.

Phyllis: Well, we weren’t fighting in the office. In fact, I did my best to avoid her.

Summer: But you were scheming with nikki and ashley all the while to drive her out of town.

Phyllis: Yeah, but we never did that on marchetti property, so I played by your rules.

Summer: I am so sick of arguing about this. I’m really hoping, now that you’re not with marchetti anymore, that maybe eventually we can go back to being a family again.

Phyllis: Are you serious? You fired me as an act of solidarity with diane jenkins. You want me to get over it and just move on?

Jack: [ Exhales sharply ]

Jeremy: Well, look who’s here. So serious. Oh, please, come in. I heard your mom left town again. Oh, what a shame.

Kyle: Hey, don’t look so smug about it.

Jack: Hey, simmer down. That’s not going to help us at all. Did you know if you turn to cold with tide

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Kyle: How my mother ever allowed herself to get involved with a guy like you, I will never understand.

Jeremy: I wouldn’t expect you to.

Jack: Look, diane got involved in a lot of things in L.A. We didn’t know about. We certainly didn’t expect to be involved in this.

Kyle: Well, you don’t have to worry about it now. She’s gone. Whatever the truth is about what happened between you, you scared her enough where she ran out on us without as much as a goodbye.

Jack: I told you not to do this. This is taking us farther away from why we’re here.

Jeremy: Which is?

Jack: We just want to talk. Look, ever since you came to town, you have been very careful about not breaking the law. You’re too smart for that. Well, I am smart enough to get the message. You apparently can elude security at your will, and you are determined to settle whatever score you have with diane. Diane is gone to. God knows where.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] How convenient.

Jack: Kyle and I had nothing to do with any of your business dealings with diane. We thought she was dead. There is nothing for you here now.

Jeremy: You wouldn’t happen to have stashed her away somewhere until I leave, would you?

Kyle: Hey, it is almost christmas, and my son is in tears, wondering why his grandmother isn’t there, and I have to figure out a way to explain to him when or even if we will ever see her.

Jack: Clearly, this is affecting my family. I would like to straighten this out now. Look, I offered you money before. You turned me down. Now that diane is out of the picture, we are as close as you are going to get to being reimbursed. So let’s work this out. You can go about your business, and we can get back to our lives in peace.

Jeremy: Hm. No promises. But… I’ll consider it.

Summer: I know that it’s going to take time for you to move on.

Phyllis: You know, you talk about being one big, happy family without any irony in your voice at all. It’s truly fantastic. You know, I sold my hotel so I could work with you.

Summer: But it wasn’t really about working together, and you know it.

Phyllis: All I wanted to do was protect you and support you. That’s all I wanted to do, summer. Yeah, it got messy. But something you should know is your hands get messy when you’re a mom and you’re trying to protect the people you love. And that’s what I was trying to do. And contrary to diane’s belief, no, no, it wasn’t about some petty resentment that I had toward her and her getting close to the abbotts and you and jack.

Summer: Mom, don’t try to pretend that that doesn’t bother you.

Phyllis: It bothers me because she’s trying to peddle some sanitized version of her life in los angeles, and she’s lying and I know she’s lying. I’ll never trust her.

Summer: Okay, well, not everyone despises her as much as you do.

Phyllis: Okay, you know what? You know what? That’s, um… yeah, kyle doesn’t despise her. He wants to believe her lies because it’s his mom, so I get it. But it leaves him susceptible to everything that she’s doing. She is lying, one lie after the other, and I’ve exposed everything, but nobody seems to care. And finally she was caught, and what did she do? Huh? She ran. That’s what she did. But she’s mother of the year, isn’t she?

Summer: I didn’t trust her, either. I defended you. But I’m sorry. I can’t justify you lying about kyle’s mom to a convicted criminal to get him to come after her. You put us all in danger, harrison included. And not only that, but you pitted me against my husband. You hurt me, mom. You betrayed me. Because your sole focus was driving diane away. That is why I fired you. This is on you.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Well, thanks for spending this time with me.

Billy: No need to thank me. I had a good time.

Chelsea: Yeah, me, too. I think christmas is going to be a lot more meaningful this year, considering everything I’ve been through. Oh, and I have a gift for johnny. I haven’t wrapped it yet, but I will give it to you next time I see you. I know my last one was not a great idea.

Billy: Yeah, the baby blanket.

Chelsea: This one will be better.

[ Chuckles ] And you and victoria, you can decide the appropriate time to give it to him.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: And if it’s okay with you guys, I’m hoping the boys, johnny and connor, can spend some time together over the holidays.

Billy: Yeah, we’ll see if we can make that work. You know, I’ll talk to victoria about it.

Chelsea: I apologized to her earlier, the way I apologized to you. Seemed to go well, all things considered.

Billy: Good to know.

[ Knock on door ]

Chelsea: I’m hoping that will make victoria more amenable. You know, the boys have a great bond.

Billy: Mm.

Chelsea: I’m hoping we can encourage it. Hi, I’m angela.

Adam: Hi. I hope this isn’t a bad time. I just brought some gifts for you and for, um, connor. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Billy: It’s okay. Just about to head out. Well [Clears throat] Thank you very much. I had a lovely time. And, of course, I’ll see you soon. Plenty of more classic movies to watch.

Chelsea: I’ll be sure to stock up on the popcorn.

Billy: Let me know if you need anything, okay?

Chelsea: Thanks.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: Bye.

Billy: Bye. Hey.

Adam: I’m still waiting on a few things for connor, but I figured I would get these to you.

Chelsea: Aww, that’s nice. I’ll be sure to put these out for him.

Adam: Yeah, whatever works.

Chelsea: Oh, I’m very excited for you to see the gift he’s making for you. That kid is creative.

Adam: Oh, I can’t wait. As long as I’m here, I figured that we could just discuss the holidays. I assume that you want to do something low-key and avoid the big newman family gathering.

Chelsea: Actually, if it’s okay with you, I’d like to go. I just saw sharon earlier, and she convinced me it’s time to face the world, even the difficult parts. I have to start trying to live a normal life again.

Phyllis: [ Exhales sharply ]

Tucker: Looks like someone’s having a hell of a day.

Phyllis: Who asked you?

Tucker: No one. It was a comment, not a reply. And I withdraw. Word to the wise — stop fighting the world so hard. The more at peace you are, the more things go your way.

Phyllis: Thanks for that.

Daniel: Mom.

Phyllis: Hey, baby.

Daniel: Hey.

Phyllis: Hey. Oh, my goodness. I’m so glad I ran into you. I’m so glad.

Daniel: You’re smiling so hard, it looks like it hurts. What’s up?

Phyllis: Yeah. Um, hey, let’s go.

Daniel: Talk to me.

Phyllis: Um, okay, well, uh…

[ Sighs ] I’m not working at marchetti anymore.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa. What? Why?

Phyllis: You know, summer and I, we mutually agreed we just have different visions.

Daniel: Uh-huh. Okay. What’s the real story?

Phyllis: Uh, does it matter? I mean, it’s all good. Anyway, the worst part about it is I did so much work. I created the entire division and someone’s just going to jump in and just make it succeed.

Daniel: So you’re free and clear?

Phyllis: Yeah. Thanks. I mean, that is the positive spin.

Daniel: Then come work with me.

Lily: Hi.

Billy: Hi. You got here fast. Do you want a coffee or tea or something?

Lily: Maybe in a minute. Should we sit?

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: [ Clears throat ]

Lily: How’s chelsea doing?

Billy: She’s good. She’s getting stronger every day.

Lily: Good. Sounds positive.

Billy: Yeah, I think so.

Lily: You seemed a little off when I came in. Did something happen?

Billy: Adam happened. He showed up at chelsea’s door, and he oozes misery. And I just don’t think that that’s good for her right now.

Lily: Well, it kind of seems like you think you’re the only one who knows what’s good for her right now.

Kyle: I couldn’t get a read on stark. Could you?

Jack: Like all good liars, he’s very opaque, though I must say, your performance was very believable.

Kyle: That’s because my hatred for him is real. Question is, did he buy it?

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Summer: Please tell me it’s done.

Jack: We did everything we could. Now we wait.

Ashley: Hi. Kyle, you’re back from your business trip. How was it?

Kyle: Uh, g-good. Productive.

Summer: What do you think about the tree?

Ashley: Wow. Did you do that?

Summer: Most of it.

Ashley: Beautiful. You did a fantastic job.

Summer: Thank you. I enjoyed doing it.

Ashley: Okay, so you all got very quiet when I came in. Anybody want to tell me what’s going on?

Skin your face will envy?

Daniel: It is official, as of today. Chancellor-winters will be launching my new gaming platform.

Phyllis: What?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: This is amazing. Congratulations.

Daniel: Thank you. Yeah, I’m just a little excited.

Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, my gosh. Tell me everything.

Daniel: It’s not, you know, just gaming as most people know it. I mean, this is a complex multiverse, and it doesn’t isolate. It expands. And it deals with people’s, like, hopes and their fears and their dreams.

Phyllis: Wow. That’s very cutting edge.

Daniel: Uh-huh. I know. I got a few coders that I’d like to hire. You know, they can get started on the nitty-gritty. But you know what I need? What I need is a heavy hitter. I need someone senior that can come in, they can build, they can manage the team of designers, all the tech people. I need someone I can trust, someone who can see to the day-to-day stuff while I’m staying focused on the big picture. Someone like you.

Phyllis: I love that, because, you know, your sister doesn’t seem to trust me, so…

Daniel: Well, I don’t agree with her. I see things differently. Look, you are an avid gamer. You’re also a hacker from back in the day.

Phyllis: Shh.

Daniel: You love this world. You know the languages inside and out. I mean, this makes sense. I would love for you to join me on this.

Billy: You know, you almost sounded a little…

Lily: Hostile? I mean, maybe so. I just — I don’t feel like i know at all what’s going on inside your head these days.

Billy: Because you have a problem with how much time I’m spending with chelsea.

Lily: No, billy, like I said, this is not just about chelsea, and this is way too big for us to ignore. So if you want to work on this relationship, if you still care about it —

Billy: Lily, yes, of course i do.

Lily: Well, then I think that we need help. I think that we should go to couple’s counseling.

Billy: Okay, what I hear you saying is that you think I’m heading off the rails again.

Lily: No, no. This is not about you. This is about us. And this is really, really important to me. And I don’t feel confident that we can handle this on our own.

Billy: Okay. Yes, let’s do that. Let’s, um… let’s set something up for after the holidays.

Lily: Thank you.

Jack: The only thing we are up to is trimming the tree and trying to engender some holiday spirit.

Kyle: We left some more amounts for you to hang.

Summer: Yeah, traci has them in this box over here.

Ashley: Oh, well, how sweet. Well, okay, then. I guess it’s been a long day. I’m going to go upstairs and take a bath.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Summer: How did things go with stark?

Jack: He said he would consider my offer.

Kyle: There’s no telling how long he will drag this out for.

Summer: Or if we could even trust him.

Kyle: I’m thinking about going back up to the cabin so my mom doesn’t feel so abandoned tomorrow.

Summer: On christmas eve?

Jack: Wait, kyle, I know you want to do this for diane, but I think that’s risky.

Jeremy: I still have business here genoa city. No, I have some stuff here I need to take care of on my own.

Kyle: I’ll be careful to fly under the radar. Stark won’t have a clue.

Jack: You hope.

Summer: Kyle, I really wish you would reconsider.

Kyle: You didn’t see the tears in my mother’s eyes when i said goodbye to her earlier. I can’t stand the thought of her being up there alone, not on christmas.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Victor: That’s up to adam, you know? He’s the one who turned his back on us. If he wants to be back in the fold, then let him make the move.

Tessa: Well, we’re meeting with a pregnant woman after new year’s to discuss the possibility of adoption.

Sharon: Wow, really? That’s amazing.

Daniel: Dad?

Danny: Merry christmas, son. [ Chuckles ]

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Phyllis: Summer.

Summer, stop. Okay? So, I want to know what you think. Give me an answer. Jack laid down the hammer. He thinks I should be fired. But then you got into the elevator. What do you think?

Summer: I’m here to pick up my take-out and then go back to the office. You really didn’t need to follow me here.

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Ugh.

Summer: I don’t want to discuss this in public.

Phyllis: I do.

Summer: I am telling you, mom, this can wait until I get back to the office.

Phyllis: No. I’m sorry. It cannot. So, jack wants me fired, but he’s leaving it up to you and kyle. What do you think? Are you firing me?

Sharon: Where did connor run off to?

Chelsea: Oh, uh, he went to chancellor park to play soccer with a friend.

Sharon: Soccer? Really? In this cold weather?

Chelsea: Oh. Yeah. That boy would play in 10 feet of snow if he could.

Sharon: And why didn’t you go to the park with him? I mean, despite it’s a cold day, but it’s a beautiful day. Wouldn’t it be nice to get out and get some fresh air? Chelsea, what’s going on? Why do you look so uncomfortable?

Chelsea: I’m not uncomfortable. I’m fine. Really. Okay, maybe that’s not truthful. Being out in the world again just feels very strange for me, you know? Even though I wasn’t in that hospital for very long, everything seems new and very, um, intimidating.

Sharon: That’s understandable.

Chelsea: I mean, crimson lights is the only place I feel safe venturing out to because it’s so close to my apartment. I mean, I know that sounds so silly, but it — everything else just feels terrifying.

Sharon: And that’s what made you feel anxious?

Chelsea: [ Inhales deeply ] It’s ridiculous, isn’t it?

Sharon: No, no, not at all. I’m — I’m glad that you feel comfortable and safe up in your apartment and down here in the coffeehouse, but it might be time for you to take a step or two outside of your comfort zone.

Chelsea: I know. You’re right. I mean, I’ve got errands to run, and I keep just pushing them off or asking billy or adam to help me. That’s not fair to them. And it’s not fair to connor that he can’t spend the day at the park with his mom.

Sharon: So, take that step. You can do it.

Chelsea: It just feels like walking out those doors right now would be taking on the entire world. And I’m just not sure I’m ready for that step.

Nikki: So, we have a lot of things we have to take care of while victoria’s out of town. We have some important meetings, and we’re also expecting some proposals.

Nick: Well, the proposals are time-sensitive, so I will work on those. That will expedite the process. Then you can focus on the bigger picture, which is running the business while vick’s gone.

Nikki: Actually, I thought i would handle the proposals and you can take the lead at the meetings.

Nick: Mom, you’re the co-ceo. Why would you want me to run the meetings?

Nikki: Because I think it would be good for the company for you to demonstrate some leadership.

Nick: Huh. You’re not suggesting that I be co-ceo or even ceo of newman, right?

Nikki: Oh, no, not at all. Victoria is doing a wonderful job. Victor and I have no plans to replace your sister or me.

Nick: Alright. That’s good to know.

Nikki: I mean, down the line, I would love to see you take over my position. But right now, I’m happy watching my children step up and shine the way I know they can. With the exception of your personal life.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Skin your face will envy?

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Nikki: Mom, personal lives are personal for a reason. That’s why this topic is not up for discussion.

Nikki: Your father is quite concerned about your involvement with sally.

Nick: Oh, I know. He hasn’t held back at all.

Nikki: Well, it’s about more than just his opinion of her. He’s worried that the tension between you and your brother could be made even worse.

Nick: I’m not gonna waste my life worrying about what adam thinks. If we didn’t have conflict over this, we’d find something else, mom, because that is the nature of our relationship.

Nikki: And I agree that maybe the two of you will never get along. Let’s keep the focus on sally for now. It doesn’t sound like you read the dossier that your father gave to you about her. If you had, you would learn that she faked a terminal illness.

Nick: Yeah, I heard about that.

Nikki: Well, good, ’cause i didn’t want to be the one to break it to you. But now that you know, do you really want to bring another ashland locke into the family?

Sharon: I think it would be a great idea for you to start venturing out. You know? After everything you’ve been through. Just think of how differently you’ll see the world now.

Chelsea: How so?

Sharon: The negative lens that you’ve been seeing through has shifted. Just think how refreshing it will be to see the world in a whole new light — less drab, hostile, hurtful.

Chelsea: That does sound nice.

Sharon: Well, of course not if you’re not ready. You know, it’s also important that you take things at your own pace and continue to consult with your therapist about everything every step of the way.

Chelsea: Yeah, dr. Malone agrees with you. She says I need to start re-engaging with the world, but slowly. You know, it’s like the errands. She wants me to take it step by step, with an end point in mind.

Sharon: That sounds like a good plan.

Chelsea: I’m trying to be more careful and deliberate instead of impulsive and reckless. You know? I’ve had all of these conversations, you know, making amends, and, quite frankly, they’ve been brutal, but also really helpful because it’s helped me reflect on the choices I’ve made so hopefully I can make better choices going forward.

Sharon: I’m so proud of you and the progress you’re making.

Chelsea: Well, saying these things out loud, facing the people I’ve hurt, facing my own shame, it helps me to stop letting the shame control me.

Sharon: See? This is why I got my degree in psychology. It is just so rewarding to see people escape their demons and start blossoming and flourishing, like you are now.

Chelsea: Well, before I do that, I think the universe wants me to finish making amends to all the people I’ve wronged.

Phyllis: Okay, yeah, i brought jeremy stark into town. So what? But, uh, I should get some credit because, um, when he asked me to help him find diane, what did I do? I didn’t tell him. I didn’t tell him anything about diane. I stopped right there. I shot him down.

Summer: At this point, mom, that counts for very little.

Phyllis: I mean, what is this? What has happened to us? My own daughter doesn’t believe me. For the last time, this is not my responsibility. This is what diane did. I didn’t do it. Nikki didn’t do it. Ashley didn’t do it. No one did it but diane.

Summer: Diane wouldn’t even be on stark’s radar right now if it wasn’t for you.

Phyllis: And stark wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for diane. And what she did in los angeles when she was lying to everybody, pretending she was dead — come on. This is her responsibility. She takes no accountability. And now she’s paying the price.

Summer: Yes, but everyone has a past, present company included. So, by your logic, does nobody deserve a second chance? Where would that leave either of us, hmm?

Phyllis: Okay. Where is this coming from? This is not how you feel about me, summer. You’re just taking jack’s lead, when he was rattling off my past history and using it against me.

Summer: Actually, I have defended you to jack so many times, earlier today included, but you make that really difficult.

Phyllis: You could say what you want, go ahead and claim what you want, but you haven’t trusted diane from the minute she arrived in town.

Nick: How can you even think about comparing sally and ashland? They’re nothing alike, mom.

Nikki: When sally was still in los angeles, she told everybody she was dying so she could manipulate them, just like ashland.

Nick: We have all done things in our life we are not proud of. But I know sally is not the same person she was in L.A. She’s worked very hard to make some changes in her life. And unlike ashland, sally has learned from her mistakes, and she’s determined to do things the right way.

Nikki: She tried to ruin summer’s life. Summer and kyle almost didn’t find their way back to each other because of what sally did.

Nick: But they did. And that trip to milan turned out to be one of the best things to ever happen to summer’s life. Now, as summer’s father, obviously I don’t condone what sally did to her. But I can see both sides, and I’ve made peace with it.

Nikki: I am so disappointed to hear you say that.

Nick: Well, mom, I’m sorry you and dad don’t agree with this, but whoever I choose to spend my time with is nobody’s business but my own.

Nikki: And I understand that. But aren’t you the least bit concerned about this might affect your relationship with summer?

Nick: No, because summer loves me and eventually she’s gonna see that I’m happy and that’s gonna be the only thing that matters to her.

Sally: Sorry. Am I interrupting something? Who says you have to spend more on skincare I’ve got the n, it’s just my

Sally: Well [Clears throat] Seems like I just walked in on something pretty intense.

Nick: Nah, it’s just my family, as usual, making their opinions known.

Sally: Anything I should be concerned about?

Nick: No. So, how’d I get so lucky? To what do I owe this surprise?

Sally: Well, I need some of that newman business savvy. I’ve got the numbers on my new business plan, so I was hoping maybe you could take a look and share some of your expertise.

Nick: See what you got. Hmm. I like what I see… on the tablet.

Sally: Really?

Nick: Yeah. I mean, it’s great. If I were you, I would bump up the budget just to allow for any variables that you may not have considered. This includes any tax liabilities or expendables. It’ll also give you some wiggle room in case you run into any supply-chain issues or price increases due to market fluctuations. But, I mean, it’s great. I admire your attention to detail.

Sally: Wow. That sounds great.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] I love the smile, but what’s it for?

Sally: Well, I don’t want to cross any lines, but you are very sexy when you talk all business-Y.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: Hi.

Sharon: Your usual, I assume?

Victoria: Yes. Thank you.

Sharon: Okay. It’ll be coming right out.

Victoria: Great. Hello, chelsea. How’s everything going?

Chelsea: Um, I’m just taking it one day at a time, trying to tackle some new challenges while also dealing with some past issues. You know, it’s a process.

Victoria: Good for you.

Chelsea: Thank you. Uh, I was wondering if I could take a moment of your time.

Victoria: Oh, actually, I’m — I’m meeting my car that’s taking me to the airport. I’m leaving on a business trip.

Chelsea: Oh. I understand. Well, maybe we can talk when you get back.

Victoria: Chelsea. Uh…on second thought, I-I do have a few minutes.

Phyllis: This has nothing to do with my feelings about diane.

Phyllis: It has everything to do about your feelings of diane. You must have seen how diane has affected your husband. Come on. She left him when he was a little boy. She broke his heart.

Summer: That’s not the point.

Phyllis: It is the point. It’s inevitable she’ll do it again, or she will be driven out of town or — oh, I didn’t ordered that, but thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Adam: Hey, if your conversation’s a private one, you might want to consider keeping it down.

Phyllis: Okay.

Summer: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Thanks.

[ Quietly ] What I was saying is

[Loudly] Why should I be punished when the inevitable is going to happen?

Summer: Okay, stop! Just stop! Have you ever considered that there might be more at play here than what you know? -Hi, dr. Rick. It’s julie. -[ Gasps ] That’s me. So, what is this about?

Chelsea: Uh, have a seat.

Chelsea: Uh, have a seat. Can I get you anything to drink or…

Victoria: Uh, no, thank you. Like I said before, I’m in a bit of a tight schedule. So, what is this about?

Chelsea: Um…okay. Uh, I asked you to come here so I could make amends. And I’m hoping you’ll be willing to hear me out. Victoria, I owe you an apology. And it’s long overdue.

Victoria: An apology? For what?

Chelsea: Well [Chuckles] I mean, it all started in myanmar. What I did to billy, obviously, was…horribly wrong. Uh, and I acknowledged that earlier, and I apologized to him. But the way I came to genoa city… I tried to destroy your marriage. And it was shameful and unacceptable.

Victoria: I don’t disagree with that. But it was a long time ago.

Chelsea: And more recently. The way I disrupted your family life with johnny. I was so insistent on telling him the truth that I was his biological mother, and I know it caused a lot of stress for you. It was very selfish of me. And I want you to know, truly, for any pain, for any turmoil i caused…I’m sorry.

Noah: You know, that’s kind of too fancy a word to me, but it sounds cool.

Allie: It’s not.

Sharon: Hey. What’s all the excitement about?

Allie: Hey.

Noah: Oh, nothing new. It’s just my girl’s a genius. But I’ve known that since day one.

Allie: I am not a genius, noah. I have just been researching the effectiveness of maceration versus distillation in the scent extraction process. And I had a pretty big breakthrough in my research, so I’m hoping to share that with ashley and some of the other execs at jabot. I think if we alter some of our processes, we could really meaningfully increase our production rates and profit margin.

Sharon: Oh, that’s great. Um, I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Noah: Yeah, neither do I. That’s how I know it’s genius.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Allie: Oh. It’s, uh, mariah.

Noah: Huh. My sister can’t even manage to text me, but she’s calling you. That’s cool.

Allie: Well, you know, maybe it’s about christmas, and maybe it’s none of your business.

Noah: Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Alright. Somebody thinks I’m sexy.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: And business talk is her thing. In that case, I want to schedule the video conference call for 8:00 A.M. Sharp. We’ll go over the budget cuts extensively. And I want your report on my desk by the end of the day. Marge! Hold all my calls!

Sally: You know [Clears throat] Actually, I think I was wrong about the whole sexy thing.

Nick: I like spending time with you…working with you… laughing and spending time with you. I already said that part.

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Nick: I like it. I know you’re a very busy woman, but if you could fit me in your schedule, maybe you could pencil me in for, like, a dinner or something.

Phyllis: Wait a second. Wait a second. What are you — what are you saying? There’s more going on here than I, uh, know about?

Summer: You know what, mom? There are many levels of emotional fallout from what you did. I mean, did you even stop to think about how many people that you would be hurting in this, how it might affect harrison to have his grandmother ran out of town, for him to lose another important person in his life? Did you think about that?

Phyllis: Oh, diane is not that important to harrison.

Summer: He adores her. He’s already asking, “how many sleeps until dee dee gets back?” Okay? And did you even stop to imagine how hard this would be on kyle? He’s away on business now, so once again he has lost the opportunity to say goodbye to his mother, thanks to you.

Phyllis: Well, not thanks to me. Thanks to diane — because she decided to leave town. She should have stuck around a while longer.

Summer: [ Scoffs ] Did you even consider what the stress of what you did would do to my marriage?

Phyllis: Kyle will not blame you for any of this.

Summer: Maybe not. But if my husband is hurting, that’s gonna change things between the two of us. You know, we’re not even talking about the fact that as long as stark is in town, we could all be targeted.

Phyllis: We’re not targeted. His sole focus is diane. But once again, where is she? Oh, she disappeared. And now we’re stuck with stark.

Summer: Oh, okay. So, you’re just pointing the finger back at her?

Phyllis: Pretty much, yeah. And by the way, I helped diane out when I told stark that i would not help him find her. I shut him down. Do you understand that? It’s over. And I told him to go to los angeles.

Summer: Okay, so, now you’re taking a step back, you’re throwing your hands in the air and claiming that you tried? Mom, you have taken zero accountability for the repercussions of your thoughtless actions. Not to mention the lives that are at stake here. People that you claim to love.

Phyllis: Oh, wow. I guess I didn’t know how high the stakes were.

Summer: You don’t even care. Do you even want to know what kyle and I are thinking?

Phyllis: Um, not really, but — but I’m afraid to ask. So be — be — be nice. What are you thinking?

Summer: Kyle and I have already discussed everything, and we both agree with jack. Your employment at marchetti will be terminated effective immediately.

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Sally: This feels good. Wonderful, in fact. You know, this whole thing is new to me, planning dates, taking things slow. I always felt like I was trying to outrun things with adam. But this…

Nick: I know what you mean. We can just enjoy the journey.

Sally: Look at us. We have all the time in the world. Except for right now. Unfortunately, I actually got a to-go order at society because i did not know where things stood between us and I — I definitely didn’t want to overstay my welcome. So, that was my way of giving myself a time limit, and i really need to go pick up my order.

Nick: Okay.

Sally: Sorry. But… I will pencil you in.

Sharon: Is allie still on the phone with mariah?

Noah: Yeah. Hopefully it’s a big surprise for me. I’m telling you, mom, allie is just…

[ Sighs ] She’s amazing. And brilliant. I’m really glad I get to spend another christmas here with the family and now with her, too. Okay, you don’t look nearly as happy as I do. Is something going on?

Sharon: I wanted to take a moment to speak with you before allie comes back.

Noah: Is something wrong?

Sharon: Audra was here earlier looking for you.

Victoria: I appreciate you making this effort to apologize. I can’t imagine how difficult that must have been for you. Especially since you and i haven’t had a particularly close relationship over the past years.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Victoria: I hope you know that I sincerely do want the best for you in your recovery. But I… I can’t help but having a few concerns.

Chelsea: You think I said all this to you because I still plan to push for a deeper relationship with johnny?

Phyllis: You’re firing me.

[ Laughs ] Wow, this is absolutely unbelievable.

Summer: I never wanted it to come to this.

Phyllis: Uh-huh. Diane — she’s not even in town, and she’s pulling the strings.

Summer: Mom, I told you what the consequences would be if this thing with diane got out of control, and you still decided to contact stark. So, I don’t know what you wanted me to do. Oh. Thank you so much.

[ Exhales sharply ] And you know what? While you’re so busy blaming diane, you’re not even taking a moment to stop and think about how you should be held accountable for your actions. I really hope that this is at least a learning experience for you. I brought in ensure max protein

Adam: Hi.

Sally: Hi.

Adam: I got to say, I’m a little surprised that you would, uh, choose to join me.

Sally: Well, you should be. I mean, I’m not afraid of running into you. I believe we came to a good and natural resolution to our relationship.

Adam: I’m glad you feel that way.

Sally: Besides, I’m just here to pick up my takeout. I would say that it is a surprise to run into you, but we seem to see each other everywhere we go, so…

Adam: Yeah.

Well, genoa city’s not that big, so it’s inevitable.

Sally: Well, you should be careful or you might lose your job if you don’t start showing up to jabot every once in a while.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Uh, work is work. And it’ll get done.

Sally: Well, with your drive and focus, jabot’s very lucky to have you. Newman’s loss is definitely their gain.

Adam: Losing jobs at newman is a trend for the current patrons of this bar.

Sally: Ohh. Ouch. But true. Now we’re just doing our best to move on.

Adam: So, how are you spending your time these days?

Lauren: Oh!

Michael: Hey, phyllis.

Lauren: Hi.

Phyllis: Mm.

Lauren: Are you dining alone?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Hey, uh, lauren, I wanted to let you know that your advice to just, um, you know, let diane be and move on — uh, well, that was wrong. Her level of evil has affected all of us.

Michael: Mm. [ Chuckles ] Nice to see you again, phyllis. Maybe we should, uh, have a drink together before you tear my wife to shreds.

Phyllis: And you. You — you’re hired to keep tabs on people by victor. I mean, did you not notice diane’s huge skeleton in her L.A. Closet?

Michael: I’m not sure what you’re referring to.

Phyllis: Mm! Exactly my point. I mean, because of your negligence, diane is the damsel in distress and jack is her white knight. In fact, he’s thinking of going head-to-head with jeremy stark, one of the most dangerous men i have ever met in my life.

Lauren: Uh, who’s jeremy stark?

Michael: He’s an ex-con that diane got mixed up with in los angeles and now, according to victor’s investigators, is in genoa city for seemingly nefarious purposes. Oh, wait. [ Chuckles ] So, I did actually know who the skeleton is.

Phyllis: And diane, as you say, got mixed up with him, but, um, for some reason, I’m responsible for all the problems he’s creating.

Michael: I don’t know if you remember this, but I warned you early on to let this go. I told you that the potential losses weren’t worth trying to destroy diane.

Phyllis: What? Seriously? “I told you so”? That’s all you’re gonna say to me?

Michael: I also remember telling you that this could potentially bite you in the ass, which now seems to be the case.

Noah: Yeah, I can’t say I’m surprised audra asked you about me.

Sharon: Well, actually, she spoke to one of my baristas and I kind of overheard. But don’t worry. She didn’t say anything to audra. Um, I think I see a customer who needs help. I’m gonna…

Allie: You know, I have to say I am really impressed with audra’s level of confidence and entitlement.

Noah: That’s how she’s always been.

Allie: I mean, I-I just don’t understand how she still thinks there should ever be anything between you two. You have repeatedly told her it’s over, right? And nothing has happened since then?

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Like, you can’t think of anything you might have said or — or done that could have led her on in some way, right? Or can you?

Noah: No, no, not really.

Allie: I know there’s something that you haven’t told me. What is it? Who says you have to spend more on skincare

Victoria: You’re right. I am very curious to know what your intentions are in regards to johnny.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Let me assure you, my sole focus right now is getting better. I am not going after johnny. I am not going to do anything that’s gonna make either one of you uncomfortable.

Victoria: Well, that’s good to hear.

Chelsea: I’ve come to realize through working with my therapist that I think I was reaching out to johnny to fill some kind of void inside. And that wasn’t fair to him. And it certainly wasn’t fair to you. You’re an amazing woman who’s done an incredible job raising this beautiful boy.

Victoria: Thank you for saying that.

Chelsea: He’s a really lucky kid. So…thank you for all you’ve done for him.

Victoria: I love johnny. I love him more than words can say. I would do anything for him. The thought of losing him… I’m glad to hear that you want what’s best for johnny because that’s all that I want.

Noah: [ Sighs ] There is something that I need to tell you.

Allie: Okay. Whatever it is, I can handle it.

Noah: Audra came to see me at the club. Now, I figured she just wanted to talk more about the miscarriage, you know, actually have a real conversation for once, now that everything’s been aired out and I’ve had time to process the whole thing.

Allie: But that’s not what she wanted?

Noah: No. No, not by a long shot. She, uh… she made it abundantly clear, with no uncertain terms, that what she really wanted was me. She still thinks there’s this undeniable spark between the two of us, and, um… before I knew what was happening, she, uh — she kissed me.

Allie: She what?

Noah: I pulled away. You know, without any hesitation, I put a stop to it, but I guess she still was able to read into the situation more than there actually was.

Allie: What was there for her to read into? Did you respond to her? Noah, did you kiss her back?

Noah: I can’t —

Allie: Even for a little bit?

Noah: I can’t be sure. I just —

Allie: Oh, so, that’s why she won’t give up?

Noah: Look, I don’t know, alright? It was confusing. It all happened really fast.

Allie: Tell me, noah. Do I need to be worried?

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Sally: Actually, I am in the process of developing a business plan for an interior design company. So I actually don’t have an overwhelming amount of free time for personal matters at the moment.

Adam: Wow. Interior design. Wow, that’s how you’re choosing to follow up running newman media.

Sally: Yeah. Chloe and I are hoping to partner with chancellor-winters and design for their hotels, their offices, their entertainment venues. Once I get my foot in the door, I have no doubt that my company will be a success.

Adam: Well, your fierce optimism never ceases to impress me. I knew it wouldn’t be long until you landed on your feet. So, I wish you nothing but good fortune and success on your new venture. And believe it or not, I hope nick brings you the happiness that you deserve.

Sally: Thank you. I, uh — I appreciate that. And, yes, um, nick and I have decided to…officially start seeing each other. But, you know, we’re — we’re going slow.

Adam: You know, please don’t go slow on my account. You know, despite everything i said, I wish you both well.

Phyllis: “I told you so”? Really? That’s all you got for me? “I told you so”? Well, that’s great. Excuse me. My work is done here. Look at this guy — adam. Look at him. You know he’s co-ceo of jabot? Did you know that? I never see him there. I haven’t once seen him there. I just see him hanging around town, skulking, hanging out at bars. Jack doesn’t fire him. No. Me? All I’m doing is trying to save the abbott family and save my daughter. That’s all I’m doing. And I get fired.

Sally: Lauren.

Lauren: Sally.

Sally: Michael.

Michael: Hey.

Sally: Good to see you. Phyllis, it’s great to run into you, as well. This actually gives me the perfect opportunity to give you a heads-up. You might want to know that you may need to step up your game. I’m sure you haven’t heard yet ’cause we’re still finalizing the details, but pretty soon i am going to be your biggest competitor.

Phyllis: What fantasy are you spinning, sally?

Sally: Oh, it’s very real. Chloe and I are launching an interior design business. We’ll probably be going head-to-head with marchetti home. How exciting is that? Well, have a good day, you all. I know I will.

Lauren: Um…to the bar.

Michael: Yeah. Bottle of scotch with two straws. Bye.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. Everyone’s lost their damn mind.

[ Sighs ] A dental tool is round for a reason.

“The young and the restless”

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Kyle: How my mother ever allowed herself to get involved with a guy like you, I will never understand.

Jeremy: I wouldn’t expect you to.

Jack: Look, diane got involved in a lot of things in L.A. We didn’t know about. We certainly didn’t expect to be involved in this.

Kyle: Well, you don’t have to worry about it now. She’s gone. Whatever the truth is about what happened between you, you scared her enough where she ran out on us without as much as a goodbye.

Jack: I told you not to do this. This is taking us farther away from why we’re here.

Jeremy: Which is?

Jack: We just want to talk. Look, ever since you came to town, you have been very careful about not breaking the law. You’re too smart for that. Well, I am smart enough to get the message. You apparently can elude security at your will, and you are determined to settle whatever score you have with diane. Diane is gone to. God knows where.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] How convenient.

Jack: Kyle and I had nothing to do with any of your business dealings with diane. We thought she was dead. There is nothing for you here now.

Jeremy: You wouldn’t happen to have stashed her away somewhere until I leave, would you?

Kyle: Hey, it is almost christmas, and my son is in tears, wondering why his grandmother isn’t there, and I have to figure out a way to explain to him when or even if we will ever see her.

Jack: Clearly, this is affecting my family. I would like to straighten this out now. Look, I offered you money before. You turned me down. Now that diane is out of the picture, we are as close as you are going to get to being reimbursed. So let’s work this out. You can go about your business, and we can get back to our lives in peace.

Jeremy: Hm. No promises. But… I’ll consider it.

Summer: I know that it’s going to take time for you to move on.

Phyllis: You know, you talk about being one big, happy family without any irony in your voice at all. It’s truly fantastic. You know, I sold my hotel so I could work with you.

Summer: But it wasn’t really about working together, and you know it.

Phyllis: All I wanted to do was protect you and support you. That’s all I wanted to do, summer. Yeah, it got messy. But something you should know is your hands get messy when you’re a mom and you’re trying to protect the people you love. And that’s what I was trying to do. And contrary to diane’s belief, no, no, it wasn’t about some petty resentment that I had toward her and her getting close to the abbotts and you and jack.

Summer: Mom, don’t try to pretend that that doesn’t bother you.

Phyllis: It bothers me because she’s trying to peddle some sanitized version of her life in los angeles, and she’s lying and I know she’s lying. I’ll never trust her.

Summer: Okay, well, not everyone despises her as much as you do.

Phyllis: Okay, you know what? You know what? That’s, um… yeah, kyle doesn’t despise her. He wants to believe her lies because it’s his mom, so I get it. But it leaves him susceptible to everything that she’s doing. She is lying, one lie after the other, and I’ve exposed everything, but nobody seems to care. And finally she was caught, and what did she do? Huh? She ran. That’s what she did. But she’s mother of the year, isn’t she?

Summer: I didn’t trust her, either. I defended you. But I’m sorry. I can’t justify you lying about kyle’s mom to a convicted criminal to get him to come after her. You put us all in danger, harrison included. And not only that, but you pitted me against my husband. You hurt me, mom. You betrayed me. Because your sole focus was driving diane away. That is why I fired you. This is on you.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Well, thanks for spending this time with me.

Billy: No need to thank me. I had a good time.

Chelsea: Yeah, me, too. I think christmas is going to be a lot more meaningful this year, considering everything I’ve been through. Oh, and I have a gift for johnny. I haven’t wrapped it yet, but I will give it to you next time I see you. I know my last one was not a great idea.

Billy: Yeah, the baby blanket.

Chelsea: This one will be better.

[ Chuckles ] And you and victoria, you can decide the appropriate time to give it to him.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: And if it’s okay with you guys, I’m hoping the boys, johnny and connor, can spend some time together over the holidays.

Billy: Yeah, we’ll see if we can make that work. You know, I’ll talk to victoria about it.

Chelsea: I apologized to her earlier, the way I apologized to you. Seemed to go well, all things considered.

Billy: Good to know.

[ Knock on door ]

Chelsea: I’m hoping that will make victoria more amenable. You know, the boys have a great bond.

Billy: Mm.

Chelsea: I’m hoping we can encourage it. Hi, I’m angela.

Adam: Hi. I hope this isn’t a bad time. I just brought some gifts for you and for, um, connor. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Billy: It’s okay. Just about to head out. Well [Clears throat] Thank you very much. I had a lovely time. And, of course, I’ll see you soon. Plenty of more classic movies to watch.

Chelsea: I’ll be sure to stock up on the popcorn.

Billy: Let me know if you need anything, okay?

Chelsea: Thanks.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: Bye.

Billy: Bye. Hey.

Adam: I’m still waiting on a few things for connor, but I figured I would get these to you.

Chelsea: Aww, that’s nice. I’ll be sure to put these out for him.

Adam: Yeah, whatever works.

Chelsea: Oh, I’m very excited for you to see the gift he’s making for you. That kid is creative.

Adam: Oh, I can’t wait. As long as I’m here, I figured that we could just discuss the holidays. I assume that you want to do something low-key and avoid the big newman family gathering.

Chelsea: Actually, if it’s okay with you, I’d like to go. I just saw sharon earlier, and she convinced me it’s time to face the world, even the difficult parts. I have to start trying to live a normal life again.

Phyllis: [ Exhales sharply ]

Tucker: Looks like someone’s having a hell of a day.

Phyllis: Who asked you?

Tucker: No one. It was a comment, not a reply. And I withdraw. Word to the wise — stop fighting the world so hard. The more at peace you are, the more things go your way.

Phyllis: Thanks for that.

Daniel: Mom.

Phyllis: Hey, baby.

Daniel: Hey.

Phyllis: Hey. Oh, my goodness. I’m so glad I ran into you. I’m so glad.

Daniel: You’re smiling so hard, it looks like it hurts. What’s up?

Phyllis: Yeah. Um, hey, let’s go.

Daniel: Talk to me.

Phyllis: Um, okay, well, uh…

[ Sighs ] I’m not working at marchetti anymore.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa. What? Why?

Phyllis: You know, summer and I, we mutually agreed we just have different visions.

Daniel: Uh-huh. Okay. What’s the real story?

Phyllis: Uh, does it matter? I mean, it’s all good. Anyway, the worst part about it is I did so much work. I created the entire division and someone’s just going to jump in and just make it succeed.

Daniel: So you’re free and clear?

Phyllis: Yeah. Thanks. I mean, that is the positive spin.

Daniel: Then come work with me.

Lily: Hi.

Billy: Hi. You got here fast. Do you want a coffee or tea or something?

Lily: Maybe in a minute. Should we sit?

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: [ Clears throat ]

Lily: How’s chelsea doing?

Billy: She’s good. She’s getting stronger every day.

Lily: Good. Sounds positive.

Billy: Yeah, I think so.

Lily: You seemed a little off when I came in. Did something happen?

Billy: Adam happened. He showed up at chelsea’s door, and he oozes misery. And I just don’t think that that’s good for her right now.

Lily: Well, it kind of seems like you think you’re the only one who knows what’s good for her right now.

Kyle: I couldn’t get a read on stark. Could you?

Jack: Like all good liars, he’s very opaque, though I must say, your performance was very believable.

Kyle: That’s because my hatred for him is real. Question is, did he buy it?

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Summer: Please tell me it’s done.

Jack: We did everything we could. Now we wait.

Ashley: Hi. Kyle, you’re back from your business trip. How was it?

Kyle: Uh, g-good. Productive.

Summer: What do you think about the tree?

Ashley: Wow. Did you do that?

Summer: Most of it.

Ashley: Beautiful. You did a fantastic job.

Summer: Thank you. I enjoyed doing it.

Ashley: Okay, so you all got very quiet when I came in. Anybody want to tell me what’s going on?

Skin your face will envy?

Daniel: It is official, as of today. Chancellor-winters will be launching my new gaming platform.

Phyllis: What?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: This is amazing. Congratulations.

Daniel: Thank you. Yeah, I’m just a little excited.

Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, my gosh. Tell me everything.

Daniel: It’s not, you know, just gaming as most people know it. I mean, this is a complex multiverse, and it doesn’t isolate. It expands. And it deals with people’s, like, hopes and their fears and their dreams.

Phyllis: Wow. That’s very cutting edge.

Daniel: Uh-huh. I know. I got a few coders that I’d like to hire. You know, they can get started on the nitty-gritty. But you know what I need? What I need is a heavy hitter. I need someone senior that can come in, they can build, they can manage the team of designers, all the tech people. I need someone I can trust, someone who can see to the day-to-day stuff while I’m staying focused on the big picture. Someone like you.

Phyllis: I love that, because, you know, your sister doesn’t seem to trust me, so…

Daniel: Well, I don’t agree with her. I see things differently. Look, you are an avid gamer. You’re also a hacker from back in the day.

Phyllis: Shh.

Daniel: You love this world. You know the languages inside and out. I mean, this makes sense. I would love for you to join me on this.

Billy: You know, you almost sounded a little…

Lily: Hostile? I mean, maybe so. I just — I don’t feel like i know at all what’s going on inside your head these days.

Billy: Because you have a problem with how much time I’m spending with chelsea.

Lily: No, billy, like I said, this is not just about chelsea, and this is way too big for us to ignore. So if you want to work on this relationship, if you still care about it —

Billy: Lily, yes, of course i do.

Lily: Well, then I think that we need help. I think that we should go to couple’s counseling.

Billy: Okay, what I hear you saying is that you think I’m heading off the rails again.

Lily: No, no. This is not about you. This is about us. And this is really, really important to me. And I don’t feel confident that we can handle this on our own.

Billy: Okay. Yes, let’s do that. Let’s, um… let’s set something up for after the holidays.

Lily: Thank you.

Jack: The only thing we are up to is trimming the tree and trying to engender some holiday spirit.

Kyle: We left some more amounts for you to hang.

Summer: Yeah, traci has them in this box over here.

Ashley: Oh, well, how sweet. Well, okay, then. I guess it’s been a long day. I’m going to go upstairs and take a bath.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Summer: How did things go with stark?

Jack: He said he would consider my offer.

Kyle: There’s no telling how long he will drag this out for.

Summer: Or if we could even trust him.

Kyle: I’m thinking about going back up to the cabin so my mom doesn’t feel so abandoned tomorrow.

Summer: On christmas eve?

Jack: Wait, kyle, I know you want to do this for diane, but I think that’s risky.

Jeremy: I still have business here genoa city. No, I have some stuff here I need to take care of on my own.

Kyle: I’ll be careful to fly under the radar. Stark won’t have a clue.

Jack: You hope.

Summer: Kyle, I really wish you would reconsider.

Kyle: You didn’t see the tears in my mother’s eyes when i said goodbye to her earlier. I can’t stand the thought of her being up there alone, not on christmas.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Victor: That’s up to adam, you know? He’s the one who turned his back on us. If he wants to be back in the fold, then let him make the move.

Tessa: Well, we’re meeting with a pregnant woman after new year’s to discuss the possibility of adoption.

Sharon: Wow, really? That’s amazing.

Daniel: Dad?

Danny: Merry christmas, son. [ Chuckles ]

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