Interview with Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid and Bailey Bass of “Interview with The Vampire” on AMC and AMC+ by Suzanne 9/29/22
This was a fun roundtable with the three stars of this great new vampire show. If you love vampire shows, or the Anne Rice novels, you should love this show. It’s very well done, and these actors are great in it. Jacob plays Louie, and we see the story through his eyes as told to ailing reporter Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian, who’s outstanding as always). Sam Reid plays LeStat, the seductive vamp that turns Louie and becomes his friend, lover, mentor, etc. Bailey plays Claudia, the young woman that joins them. They were very kind and fun to interview.
Suzanne: Hi, I’m Suzanne Lanoue from TVMEG.com, and I’ve watched the first episode. I didn’t get screeners till this morning, so I only got to watch the first one so far, but I’m really enjoying it. It just grabs you and drags you in. So, congratulations on being renewed for season two already, which is great. Do you know when you’ll be starting to film season two, or have you already started filming it?
JACOB ANDERSON: We haven’t started. We haven’t started shooting, no.
SAM REID: Probably, I don’t know if we can say anything. [Laughs]
Suzanne: Have they told you yet?
JACOB ANDERSON: They haven’t not told us anything.
Suzanne: [Chuckles} OK, well, thank you!
Jamie from SCIFI VISION: Hi, I’m Jamie Ruby from SciFi Vision. Thanks for talking to us today, I really enjoyed the first five episodes that we’ve seen. So, for the three of you, can you kind of talk about how you balanced what you pulled from the book versus what you added with your own spin on it?
SAM REID: Hello, Jamie, I’ll answer that. No. But I would say that anything for myself and my character, my own spin probably came from my own interpretation of the books and Rolins’ work. So, I wasn’t really trying to put any of my own spin on it. It’s just how I imagined it to be, really.
JACOB ANDERSON: Yeah. I second that. It’s like, you will always view a character through your own lens to an extent and then it’s just kind of, I mean, I guess with anything, it’s like, do other do the other creative people like that, and do they want to discuss it? But you don’t want to mess with this. Like the combination of Anne Rice’s writing and Rolins’ writing, you don’t really want to touch it, you don’t want to just sort of throw your own stuff in just for the sake of it.
SAM REID: They’re so dense already the characters that it sort of would be a shame to try and deviate too much of thing.
JACOB ANDERSON: What could you possibly add?
SAM REID: Yeah.
BAILEY BASS: I feel the exact same way. It’s really, yes, we were cast because there’s something special in us that Rolin and the entire team really enjoyed when we were doing our auditions. But other than that, it’s really just doing the research and the book, reading the scripts, doing our own technique, and then just coming and creating in this world.
Jamie: Okay, great. Thank you so much.
Jamie from STARRY MAG: This is Jamie Steinberg, with Starry Constellation Magazine. Jacob, this is another deeply tortured soul for you to portray. Is there something about these kinds of characters that really draw you to them? Or is this them finding their way to you? Or is it something you see in them that really resonates with you and makes you want to portray them?
JACOB ANDERSON: I think it’s a combination of both. We find each other. I think I’m slightly less like Grey Worm than I am like Louis. But yeah, I mean, I think you normally want to be like very boundaried when you talk about things and be like, “Oh, well, I’m so removed from the character, and I’m brilliant at acting and blah blah blah blah blah”. But to be honest, yeah, I feel very, very connected to Louis. It’s the thing that bothered me about how Anne Rice wrote him, and also how Rolin wrote him as well. Yeah, I’m drawn to characters who are searching. And I’d ask him questions, not just about the world, but about their place in it and what they contribute or don’t contribute to it. But yeah, I also I felt like it would be like, narcissistic of me to be like, “I am the only person who can play Louis.” But namely, because there is somebody else that’s done it, as well. Many people.
Jamie: Well, I think you brings such a unique take on it, though, because of the artistry you have. Both of these characters that you mentioned, have just been wonderfully nuanced, I think through your portrayal. So it might be just a little bit time for you to pat yourself on the back for what you’ve brought to the role on your own.
JACOB ANDERSON: This one’s for you, Bailey.
QUESTION: Question for Jacob and Sam, one of the really interesting things about this particular adaptation is the romance that we kind of finally get to see between Louis and Lestat. Can you speak to that a little bit? What does it mean to you to be able to portray that relationship in that way?
SAM REID: Well, I think AMC has the rights to the entire Vampire Chronicles, and so it’s very important to make sure that relationship is established early on. Particularly as the books progress, it becomes much more clear that they are in a very intense romantic relationship. So, I think it’s it’s great to make sure that we’re serving the story correctly. And it wouldn’t be Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire if it wasn’t there. So, yeah.
QUESTION: I was wondering, and this is kind of specifically for Bailey and Sam, the show doesn’t shy away from race or that being a factor at all for their very long life experience. Was that important to you? And were you afraid of any ignorant backlash, because previously, the characters were paid by white actors?
BAILEY BASS: I was really excited to play Claudia. It’s really a dream to play such a complex character that’s very loud and unapologetic. I honestly didn’t think twice about anything else. I just knew that Rolin was very intentional about the actors that he wanted to cast in the show, and I’m very fortunate that I was one of them. I just dove into all the research. I read the book. I would cross reference the book and the script and see the quotes that Rolin took from the book and was very intentional about adding them into the script. After doing all the research, I mean, I became Claudia and it was fun to play her.
JACOB ANDERSON: Yeah, I think something that Rolin’s done, which is – I’m almost loath to call it important, but like it creates a richness is that this isn’t a colorblind casting situation. Louis’ central question is about his humanity and his place in humanity. I think that if you were to cast a black actor or black actors for Louis and Claudia, and to not address that, you’d take a lot away from that question of their humanity. I’m glad that we don’t shy away from it. And in terms of backlash, I just don’t want to give it energy anymore. Like I just – people are going to – I think people need to be seen. Sometimes they’ll say anything to be seen or recognized, and it’s sad, but it’s the internet.
QUESTION: I would love for you to talk a little bit about what it’s like just being vampires, being able to play vampires when biting people and having these kinds of scenes. What goes into that and how much fun is that to play? How difficult is that to play?
SAM REID:
It’s very fun. It’s very fun. Yeah, you know, because we’ve got a lot of elements that come into every scene. So, they’re very beautiful, sort of rich dialogue-heavy scenes, but we also have this whole element of the vampire, you know, he kills, so we’ll be pausing for the blood to be put in. We had all these different types of blood that we’d been drinking and tasting, and they made us hibicus flavored blood when we had to drink large amounts of it.
JACOB ANDERSON:
It did not taste like hibiscus. It tasted like it was like a Sour Patch Kid.
SAM REID: Yeah.
JACOB ANDERSON: But in liquid form.
SAM REID: But there’s a lot of thought and consideration [that had] gone into this. But yeah, it’s so much fun, really. Vampires are, I think, the best type of monster, because they have so much humanity. They’re so articulate. They experience a huge amount. Anne Rice is responsible for our shift in vampires, because she puts the perspective into the eyes of the monster, and you have empathy for them. So, it’s very fun to do these really extreme, horrific things, but also with a level of understanding and empathy and bringing that into the character. So, it’s a fun thing to do.
JACOB ANDERSON: It’s the best! It’s the best. The best monsters.
Jamie from SCIFI VISION: So, obviously, you guys do go to some really dark places, though, with your characters. Can you sort of talk about getting into that headspace, and how you sort of, I guess, get back out of it? Is it hard to sort of go there? For all three of you.
BAILEY BASS: Yeah, it’s hard. We had such long days that it kind of, for me personally, it was hard for me to differ[entiate], like, who’s Claudia and who’s Bailey. So, I kind of had to, like really sit with myself and reflect, but it’s hard. But then also, this is what I love to do, and playing such an extreme character, that’s what makes it fun is that I get to relive and be in these spaces that I would never normally be in if I didn’t get to play Claudia. But the dark, even though it’s dark and everything, I definitely enjoyed it. And I had Sam and Jacob, which they were incredible scene partners, and we all had each other. We made sure that throughout the whole process, our mental health, even though we’re like hysterically crying sometimes that afterwards, our mental health was still good,
SAM REID: I think to Bailey’s point, like, sometimes the darkest jobs or the darkest sets where the material is the most bleak are the most fun, because, we instinctively know how to just kind of like, help ourselves through that. So, we’ll be making a lot of jokes. You know, it is ridiculous, sometimes what we’re doing, and you have to step back and think [laughs] You know, we’re suspended in the air, covered in blood, so we just kept it light. It was a fun thing to do.
JACOB ANDERSON: Yeah, I agree. I mean, it’s dense. It’s dense, so you need to focus on the language as well. Like, aside from, yeah, we had a lot of fun, but when you’re doing the scene, you focus on what you’re doing. And I think if you let yourself get dragged into it too much, then hard to to do your job, I think.
Jamie from STARRY MAG: Bailey, this is such a beautiful costume you have. Talk about when you first saw what you’d be wearing for the series, and if you had any input, and if it takes really putting on that costume to embody your character.
BAILEY BASS: Costume is one of my favorite things in my job, being able to speak with the costume designer and be able to talk about what she saw when she read the script, because it’s not just me, it’s a big collaboration of an incredible crew that helps make us look good, basically. And to be able to talk to hair, makeup, and costume and get to know what their first ideas were when they read the script, and then being able to collaborate with them and say what I thought, was really, really fun. And the costume designer for this show, Carol, was just so collaborative. I came in and we were talking about posture. That’s a very big thing for Claudia, because in the beginning, she’s like fourteen years old, and she’s excited being a vampire. She would shrug a lot and just walked like, however and had terrible posture. So, the costume designer would think about that when she was making the costumes. And then also I have to look like a little girl. So, she created these beautiful bows along with making sure that the shape of my costumes hid any curves possible. So, when I put them on, I really felt like a little girl. So, when I was doing the scenes where Claudia is struggling, she wants to be a woman, and I’m sitting in this pink dress that it’s not flattering to anything that’s me as Bailey, it was really easy to feel what Claudia would be feeling at that moment.
Suzanne: I really enjoyed the wedding scene and your dancing, Jacob; that was great. Was that actually you dancing? And did you have to train for that, or did you already know how, and will there be any more singing or dancing in the show?
JACOB ANDERSON: That was me and Steven Norfleet, who plays Paul, and we had about a month to train, to practice. I don’t know if you’ve ever done tap dancing, but it’s like learning how to walk again, like how to walk for the first time, like to get your brain to coordinate in that way and to like shift the weight of your body is really confusing. And to add to that we did a lot of our lessons on Sikkim (???). And it’s all like, it’s all sound. You like making music with your feet, but with the lag of, of like, you know, doing it online. But you just drill; you just drill it every day. You drill it every day, and just you have to listen. It’s less about like being mechanical about your body and just like listening to the sound. But there is there is more dancing in the show.
Suzanne: Oh, good.
JACOB ANDERSON: Yeah. It was in the trailer, right?
SAM REID: Yeah, the three of us did dancing lessons.
JACOB ANDERSON: Yeah, we did.
QUESTION: I’m curious to just have any of you or all of you talk a little bit about what you love most about the dynamic between all three of your characters, either once Claudia comes in, or kind of as that progresses.
JACOB ANDERSON: I find it, I think from Louis’ point of view, he’s trying to recreate a kind of family dynamic that he is grieving for in his human life. I think it’s probably the thing that he misses most in some ways. It’s like a grounding thing, is his brother and his sister and his mom, maybe to a lesser extent, but maybe not. So, I find the way that it kind of goes for them, and for him, it’s kind of unexpected. I think he wanted, he was hoping that in bringing somebody else into their family, I think he thought that Claudia might be like him. [laughs] So, it’s interesting. I feel like an outcast, but to also be a part of – I mean, I’ll let Bailey talk more about about that part of it, but really, Claudia ends up being sort of forgotten about a little bit, and their dynamic, which is sad.
BAILEY BASS: I think what’s wonderful though, is that there’s really no protagonist or antagonist. It changes through every scene in every episode, because these characters are so specific and complex, and Rolin Jones, the writer of the show, did an incredible job of explaining in depth why we do what we do. There’s a reason why we kill the people that we do, why we hurt each other. And because of that, the viewer kind of feels bad for the person hurting the other, but then also feels bad for the person being hurt.
QUESTION: So, obviously, as vampires, your characters live very long lives. Which era would you like to see, be able to play your character in?
JACOB ANDERSON: 80s 80s 80s. I want the pastels. I want the hair. Let’s go, 80s.
SAM REID: I’d probably do the 1700s. I think Lestat really that is where he’s from, and that’s the era in which he was born into, so I’d quite like to see him in that in that era.
BAILEY BASS: I just want to get to the 50s. Like, I just want Claudia to get to the 50s so I can wear all those skirts and just explore more hairstyles, because we evolved. Doing the prep work, there wasn’t a lot of hairstyles – we had a horrible of time looking for photos of black girls in that time period with very versatile hair, which we know they existed, just no one took pictures of them. So, to be able to expand that more and show women who have curly hair, that this is what they look like in that time. I’d love to expand that and go into the 40s and 50s.
AMC+ KICKS OFF OCTOBER WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PREMIERES FOR THE WALKING DEAD, WHICH BEGINS ITS EPIC EIGHT-EPISODE CONCLUSION, AND ANNE RICE’S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
September 16, 2022
New York, NY – September 16, 2022 – This fall, AMC Networks’ targeted streaming services will feature a number of highly anticipated series debuts and sendoffs including the premieres of the final season of The Walking Dead, and the eagerly-awaited new series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, both on October 2, the series finale of acclaimed Kevin Can F**K Himself on October 3, the season finale of AMC+ Original Pantheon on October 13, as well as the return of popular IFC Original series, Documentary Now! and Sherman’s Showcase, on October 19 and October 26, respectively.
This month also features exclusive new film premieres rolling out every week in October with AMC+ Exclusive Films from Shudder’s Halloween lineup, including horror comedy Deadstream (October 6), Italian thriller Dark Glasses (October 13), gothic fairytale She Will (October 13), the latest installment in anthology franchise, V/H/S/99 (October 20) and the diabolically entertaining Resurrection (October 28).
The company’s targeted streamers also set to bring viewers an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, highly anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder and Sundance Now, and the newly acquired anime-focused HIDIVE, all month long.
Anne Rice’s Interview with The Vampire
Two-Episode Series Premiere Sunday, October 2; Subsequent Episodes Available One Week Early on AMC+
A sensuous, contemporary reinvention of Anne Rice’s revolutionary gothic novel, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and Claudia’s (Bailey Bass) epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Chafing at the limitations of life as a black man in 1900s New Orleans, Louis finds it impossible to resist the rakish Lestat De Lioncourt’s offer of the ultimate escape: joining him as his vampire companion. But Louis’s intoxicating new powers come with a violent price, and the introduction of Lestat’s newest fledgling, the child vampire Claudia, soon sets them on a decades-long path of revenge and atonement.
AMC NETWORKS DOUBLES DOWN ON ANNE RICE’S ICONIC FRANCHISE WITH RENEWAL OF ANNE RICE’S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE FOR A SECOND SEASON, AHEAD OF SERIES’ ANTICIPATED DEBUT ON OCTOBER 2
September 28, 2022
NEW YORK – September 28, 2022 – AMC Networks announced today the renewal of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for a second season, ahead of the new series’ anticipated debut on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, October 2. A sensuous, contemporary adaptation of Rice’s revolutionary gothic novel, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and Claudia’s (Bailey Bass) epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). The 8-episode second season will be set in Europe with Oscar and Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Johnson (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Halt and Catch Fire, Rectify) and Showrunner Rolin Jones (Perry Mason, Friday Night Lights) executive producing.
“The scope and breadth of this show, and what Mark and Rolin have delivered, is just stupendous. They have rendered the rich and vibrant world of Anne Rice’s Interview in a wonderful way, and we’re incredibly proud. From the set build, to production design, costumes and more — no detail was overlooked. This stellar cast deliver powerful performances that emotionally connect us to these characters and their humanity,” said Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks and AMC Studios. “We look forward to sharing the final product of this extraordinary effort with audiences in just a few short days and are thrilled that this story will continue. This is only the beginning of an entire Universe featuring enthralling stories and characters that capture the spirit of Anne Rice’s amazing work.”
Said Johnson: “The opportunity to revisit the passionate and shocking world of Louis, Lestat and Claudia is irresistible. We will happily walk through the doorway that AMC has so kindly opened for us and deliver a season two that takes full advantage of the wonders bestowed upon us by Anne Rice.”
Said Jones: “Bulgaria. Romania. Paris. (Ah Paris!) San Francisco. New Orleans. Dubai. The writing staff of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire is honored, humbled, and hungry to add more stamps to our vamps’ passport books. All praises be to our fearless network, we shall endeavor not to screw it up.”
The company will also launch an Interview with the Vampire Podcast, hosted by writer/comedian/vampire-enthusiast Naomi Ekperigin, with the first preview episode available today. Each week, Ekperigin will be joined by the actors and writers behind the show – unpacking the twists and turns of every episode. Podcast episodes will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the set and writers’ room and take a deep dive on the history of the vampire genre with horror experts sharing how the vampire lore has changed and morphed over time – and what has compelled us to follow these terrifying, seductive creatures across centuries. New podcast episodes are available each week wherever you get your podcasts following new episodes of Interview with the Vampire on AMC and AMC+. The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast is produced by AMC in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.
Ekperigin’s writing credits include BROAD CITY, SEARCH PARTY, MRS. FLETCHER, GREAT NEWS, and DIFFICULT PEOPLE. She has developed for ABC and Comedy Central and is currently developing for Hulu. Ekperigin’s acting credits include Apple’s MYTHIC QUEST, ME TIME, with Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg, SEARCH PARTY and SINGLE PARENTS. She co-hosts the popular live show and podcast COUPLES THERAPY with her partner Andy Beckerman and I LOVE A LIFETIME MOVIE with fellow comedian Megan Gailey. As a comedian, she has appeared on 2 DOPE QUEENS on HBO and LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Her half-hour special is on Netflix as part of their series, THE STANDUPS.
AMC Networks acquired the rights to Rice’s iconic works, encompassing 18 titles including The Vampire Chronicles and The Lives Of The Mayfair Witches series, in 2020 with Interview as the first title to be developed and greenlit to series. The second series, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, Jack Huston, Tongayi Chirisa and Harry Hamlin and executive produced by Johnson, Showrunner Esta Spalding (Masters of Sex), Writer Michelle Ashford (Masters of Sex), Director Michael Uppendahl and Jeff Freilich, is set to debut in January.
AMC Networks holds the comprehensive rights for this world renowned and globally coveted intellectual property to develop for its own television networks and streaming services under the AMC Studios umbrella, as well as external partner licensing, with the late Anne Rice and her son Christopher Rice serving as executive producers on all series and films. Together, The Vampire Chronicles and The Lives of the Mayfair series have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide.
About AMC Networks Inc.
AMC Networks is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its portfolio of brands includes AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films, and a number of fast-growing streaming services, including the AMC+ premium streaming bundle, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind award-winning owned series and franchises, including The Walking Dead, the highest-rated series in cable history. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.
Interview with Victor Garber, Jewel Staite, Zach Smadu, Genelle Williams, Jory Randall and Susin Nielson of “Family Law” on The CW by Suzanne 9/29/22
I really love this cast, but I’m worried that the show’s writing is not as good as it should be. I believe they’ve made Jewel’s character too unlikable. We’ll see, I guess. This is a Canadian show, renewed for a third season, so it must already be popular up there.
It was a very fun panel with a lot of joking around. I really enjoyed it. I love Victor Garber from “Alias,” “The Flash” and “Legends of Tomorrow,” and Jewel Staite from “Firefly” and “Stargate: Atlantis.”
THE CW NETWORK
Family Law
Jewel Staite “Abigail Bianchi,” Victor Garber “Harry Svensson,”
HOST: Hello, and welcome to the virtual press panel for the CW’S new drama series, Family Law. We are excited to have Jewel Staite, Victor Garber, Zach Smadu, Genelle Williams, creator and showrunner season, Susin Nielsen and executive producer Jody Randall participating on the panel today. Family Law follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi, struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father, Harry’s firm, Svensson & Associates, and practice in family law for the first time, while figuring new relationships with half-brother, Daniel and half-sister, Lucy, whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions. Premiering Sunday, October 2nd at 8:00 PM, this is Family Law.
HOST: Please welcome the cast and executive producers of Family Law. And as a reminder to press, if you’d like to ask a question, please click the “raise your hand” button and we will put you in the queue and call on you when it’s your turn. Um, on deck we have Jamie Ruby, and first up, we have Suzanne Lanoue.
SUZANNE: Hi. Thanks for talking to us today. You guys are great. I love the show. My question is for Victor and Jewel. Uh, can you tell us about your character’s father-daughter relationship and what it’s been like for you to play that?
VICTOR GARBER: Well, Jewel can’t talk, so you, do you wanna, do you wanna give them a clue as to why, why I said that?
JEWEL STAITE: Yeah. I, I have a really bad cold, but I sound worse than I feel.
VICTOR GARBER: That’s good. Cause you sound terrible.
JEWEL STAITE: I know. Really bad [OVERLAPPING] Do you want me to talk, do you want me to talk first? [OVERLAPPING]
VICTOR GARBER: Uh, hi. Nice of you to all be here. I can’t see you all, but I’m, I’m, I’m very excited that the show’s premiering on The CW. Um, I think it’s a great show that, the, the relationship between, Abigail and Harry is, is fraught, it’s fractured. And this is an attempt on, on both their parts to try to mend it. Um, and it’s, it’s, of course like all relationships, it takes more than you realize. And, and that is the thrust of the first… that is, that that’s the beginning, and it continues throughout the, the season. Uh, and it’s you know, it’s, it’s family law and in, in, in so many different ways. And they’re trying, they’re trying to find common ground, and they’re, they’re just not quite making it.
JEWEL STAITE: Which is interesting because Abby and Harry are very similar [LAUGHS]. They’re both really stubborn. They both like to win the argument. They both love to argue. So the dynamic is, is fraught, but it’s also really interesting to play because there are so many similarities between the two them that they haven’t noticed yet, of course.
VICTOR GARBER: They, they don’t notice that for quite some time. [LAUGHS]
SUZANNE: All right, thank you. And you don’t sound so bad, Jewel.
JEWEL STAITE: Aw. Thanks. See guys?
JORDY RANDALL: She’s being polite.
HOST: Okay. So, on deck we have Terrell Roister, and up now we have Karen Moul.
KAREN: Hi. thank you so much everybody, for speaking with us today. Jewel, I hate to make you talk, but I have a question about Abby. Uh, as the, as the series opens in that first episode, I think on paper, Abby is, she’s abrasive, she’s in denial about her mistakes. She’s, on paper, she’s maybe a little hard to like, and yet she hits the screen and I’m instantly rooting for her. And I hope you could talk a little bit about what audiences will see in Abby in these early episodes.
JEWEL STAITE: Um, first of all, that makes me feel so good. Because, initially when I started playing this role, I had this silly, you know, worry that she wouldn’t be likable. And then I realized in order to make her as authentic as possible, I had to throw that out the window. And it didn’t matter if she wasn’t likable or, you know, she just had to be as authentic as possible. Um, but she, she uses all of these coping mechanisms – the abrasiveness, the haughtiness, the overconfidence, her sense of humor to hide all of this hurt and this pain that she just simply doesn’t feel like dealing with. That is not something she’s interested in facing for a really, really long time. So it takes her quite a journey to admit any sort of mistake. And, and she’s only willing to do it, to get her family back and get her children back, really, that’s, that’s her sole priority. And unfortunately, her addiction gets in the way of that priority. Um, but she’s, she’s a person in a lot of pain. And it’s incredibly hard for her to be vulnerable to show them.
KAREN: Thank you.
JEWEL STAITE: Thank you.
HOST: On deck we have Mike Hughes and now we have Terrell Roister.
TERRELL: Oh, I guess is my turn. Hey guys, how you doing? Hey Terrell, Big Ol’ Bell Media, question for Jewel, Victor, Zach and Genelle. Uh, you know, watching, watching the episode and seeing you guys work as a family is super tense on the show. Very, very uncomfortable at times, cause you know, you guys don’t know each other. Um, what, what was the kind of like, what got you in the mindset to get you to, “Oh yeah, we’re, we’re all a family,” or to feel like a family on set? Or at least say, I guess a broken family, if I wanted to say [LAUGHS]?
JEWEL STAITE: You wanna go first?
ZACH SMADU: Yeah, I mean that, that, that is the fun of the, the dynamic between all of us as, as Victor and Jewel has kind of have touched on, the fact that we’re somewhat combative and, and private people who are all kind of forced together, both within the family life and also within the law firm. And how was that to play? I mean, to be honest, that’s, that’s not so easy, cause we actually genuinely really get along. But maybe that’s probably why it’s, it’s, it’s easy to kind of step into that in the acting world, cause we, we trust each other, we love being around each other on set, going to work. And, you know, there’s no egos, there’s no, no, no problems, interpersonal problems, it’s just fun. And so, you know, whatever the scene requires, it kind of, kind of came second nature to us. We were able to find that dynamic between all the siblings and, and with our, our father figure Harry as well, I think.
JEWEL STAITE: Yeah. I think, you know, we, we shot this show at the beginning of COVID. So we, we shot for two weeks and then we took this big long break, the whole world took a break. And in that break we had a lot of time to text each other and to really bond in this weird way. So, when we did start filming again in July to finish out the season, we were really, really close. And then, because we had to be in this safety bubble to make sure no one got COVID we, we became even closer. And, and, I don’t know about you guys, but like, I trust you so much that it, it makes the job so much easier. Because I know that whatever I kind of throw at you, you’ll riff on that and throw back at me, and vice versa. So it, it makes these interactions really fun. You know, we love playing combative because, you know, in real life we’re all just like sickeningly in love with each other.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: Not in “real life,” in real life. [LAUGHS]
JORDY RANDALL: But I what I want to know is how did the sibling relationships on the show play in real life. That’s the question, Jewel [INAUDIBLE]
GENELLE WILLIAMS: Yeah, because you stole my point, just like a big sister would. She literally said what I was gonna say. So yeah. [LAUGHS]
JEWEL STAITE: I would say, like Zach is more like the big brother. You know, like Genelle and I we, we’re, Zach is very good at kind of calming everyone down. (We’re crazy, that’s what she wants…) He’s the voice of voice of reason and he’s like, he’s a calming presence. So when Zach is around you, I, you just automatically feel, like my shoulders drop and, and he’s just got that kind of presence. So I would say if anybody, you know, in the sibling relationship is like the older, sage, more wise sibling, it would be Zach.
ZACH SMADU: Enough with the sage.
SUSIN NIELSEN: What do you think of that, Zach?
VICTOR GARBER: I find him confrontational. And kinda, it’s, it’s difficult some, some days, but I have overcome that. And now we’re, we’re doing, we’re doing much better.
JORDY RANDALL: Zach, you’re the father figure to Victor it sounds like.
ZACH SMADU: I guess, it sounds like that. It really plays into the Daniel/Harry story.
VICTOR GARBER: I will just say, I, I will just say they take care of me, 100%. I am, I am so in, I, I can’t really do anything without their help. And I mean, anything, order cereal on the, on… Ask Genelle how much money she’s forked out to get me the proper granola. It’s just, I rely on them for everything. And now that I’m home, I think, “Where, Oh, they’re not here.”
GENELLE WILLIAMS: If they ship to America, I literally thought, “Oh, I have to get Victor some cereal.” [LAUGHS]
HOST: We have actually a question for Susin and Jordy. Uh, what was the inspiration in creating the show? How near and dear to you is this project? And how did you get this amazing cast together?
JORDY RANDALL: Susin, you do have to speak. I told you.
SUSIN NIELSEN: Uh, yes. Alrighty. Well, um yeah, I, the, the, the idea is very near and dear to me. Um, my own [LAUGHS] my own family background isn’t as dramatic as the show, or these four. But, but certainly the nubbin of the idea came from a lot of my own family history. Um, I didn’t grow up with my dad, I grew up with my mother. I didn’t meet my father until I was a teenager, at which point I also met my half-brother and my half-sister. Now my father only had one subsequent relationship, not two. Um, but I think that I, in a lot of my work, you know, a lot of our, I think we’re, we’re all informed by our families. And so that was where the idea started to percolate. And I love working in the realm of drama and comedy. And so it just felt like the world of Family Law was a perfect place for this very dysfunctional family to be operating, and attempting to help other dysfunctional families, you know, while Abby is also trying to win back her husband and children as well. Um, so that was kind of the inception of the idea. And then in terms of the cast, Victor Garber, when somebody mentioned Victor Garber, I thought, well, yes, that would, that would be amazing. [LAUGHS] That will never happen. But that would be so amazing. So [LAUGHS]
VICTOR GARBER: Thank you, Susin. Your check is in the mail.
SUSIN NIELSEN: Um, and then when we were auditioning Abby, I just remember when, when we saw Jewel, I believe it was her callback audition. And you know, I just tell the story of just getting a jolt of electricity up my spine and just realizing, this is Abby, this, this is her. And it was such an exciting feeling. And then, of course we, and then we got Jewel together with some callbacks for the siblings. And again, it was just so obvious that it was Genelle and that it was Zach. And I was so excited because Zach actually rides a road bike [LAUGHS], so you didn’t have to fudge any of that.
ZACH SMADU: Yeah, that was one of the questions you asked as we were walking out the rooms. “Do you actually ride a bike?” I’m like, “I do. Got it. I got it.”
JORDY RANDALL: I think it’s one of those great stories where we look now and like, there’s nobody else who could have played these four parts other than these four people. Like, this is, what Susin visualized in this series is only possible with these four people, so we’re incredibly lucky. And I think when we look back at the development of the show, you ask if we’re passionate about it, I think we first talked about doing the show 10 years ago. I think we first had the idea, we started to develop it. And it’s been a journey and a labor of love. One of those things that you knew was gonna be a show. You knew it was gonna be a great show, but you kind of had to wait for the opportunity to rise, wait for the world to change and for it to open up. And I think we were lucky. We waited and we found that right moment where we got to finally do the show with the right people. So we’ve waited a long time to do this, so we, every day we’re thankful that we’re, we’re here and doing the show.
SUSIN NIELSEN: Well, and that’s kudos to you, Jordy for sure, that you kept believing in it as well. So, yeah.
JORDY RANDALL: But we’re right where we need to be now. So you can see the passion, you know, all of you watching these squares here, you can tell these, everyone here loves it.
HOST: I love it. So on deck, we have Abby Bernstein, and right now we have Mike Hughes.
MIKE HUGHES: This is for Susin and Jordy, and it kind of follows up on what Susin was saying before. We used to have quite a few shows like this, ones that had some comedy, some drama, and managed to solve a case at the end of each week. It kind of disappeared from American TV, but they’re making a comeback this year, “So Help Me, Todd, Rookie’s Fed and this one are three shows in that format. So, first of all, is Canada always consistent? We had these kind of comedy drama combinations throughout the years. And second of all, what is it that you really like about doing a show that has all of these things together and solves a case?
JORDY RANDALL: Well, I’ll answer the first part cause I think Susin will be best suited to answer the second part. I think for us, no, this is not a type of show that’s prevalent in Canada more than the United States. I think, as, you know, producers, we looked at this and, and said, this is the kind of show the world needs right now. You know, there’s a lot of darkness, there’s a lot of controversy over the last few years. Like, it felt like the world doesn’t need another dark serial killer show. What they need is something where you care about family and you laugh and you cry a little bit and you solve the case. Like we wanted the audience to feel something, go on a journey where they actually have a pleasant experience and have fun. Um, so no, I think that was a conscious choice that’s turning out to yes, be the trend now, but I think it felt like what the market needed.
MIKE HUGHES: And Susin, you mentioned…
SUSIN NIELSEN: You, I mentioned what?
MIKE HUGHES: That you like both comedy and drama and you like to combine them. So tell us about why you like that.
SUSIN NIELSEN: Yeah, I, I, you know, it’s funny. I think it’s just always been my sensibility. Um, uh, I also write young adult novels, and they’re always in that vein of, of comedy and drama. Um, for me I don’t know, for me that’s life, right? You laugh, you cry. And I tend, it tends to be my own viewing tastes as well. I love watching shows that can both kind of punch me in the gut emotionally and, and make me laugh. Um, you know, my favorite writers do that as well. Um, I, and I think on, you know, I actually think it’s, it’s really hard to do to, to have that blend of, of, of comedy and drama and know what the right balance is.
SUSIN NIELSEN: And certainly what’s so wonderful about our cast is that they get both of those avenues so well. So, you know, within the course of a few scenes, um… well, Episode 1, I mean, I’m, I’m feeling so bad for Abby when she’s talking to Nico on the phone and you realize that she’s separated from her children for the first time in the episode. And then she goes to AA and we realize, okay, she’s in AA and then she calls herself a shmalcoholic, and suddenly the tone changes again. And I just, I love playing with that kind of emotional journey.
JORDY RANDALL: And I think that’s one of, that’s, well that’s, that’s like a Susin Nielsen superpower, honestly. Is like, you can call this a light procedural, but it’s a comedic procedural with heart. Cause every single episode, you’re gonna feel something. And I think that’s the beauty of the show.
SUSIN NIELSEN: Well, and I do like to think of myself as the, as an optimist. It, sometimes it’s hard. But yeah, I like, you know, I’ll, I’ll be honest, like, I like writing a show that’s very hopeful. And we all have really effed up families, right? So I think we can also [OVERLAPPING]
VICTOR GARBER: What do you mean, Susin? What do you mean?
JORDY RANDALL: I thought we weren’t gonna talk about that.
SUSIN NIELSEN: And our, and most of our families make us crazy, but they also make us laugh sometimes too, hopefully.
HOST: Um, on deck we have Rick Bentley, and up now we have Abby Bernstein.
ABBY: Hi. Thank you all for doing this. Um, for anybody and everybody who’d like to discuss this, was there anything you had to learn in order to either write or play a legal procedural, comedic or dramatic in terms of how lawyers present themselves, or in terms of what the law is, or in terms of how to say the jargon?
ZACH SMADU: Uh, well, I will, I will say, I know Abby and well… Jewel and myself, continually have to learn and check with each other and check with Susin and the writers going, “Sorry, how do you say that word? And what does that mean again? What does that exactly mean?” Cause I, I can speak for myself, I didn’t know too much about the law in detail, let alone pretending to be a lawyer and, and make that realistic and make that, you know… There’s, there’s, it’s like any other procedural, if it’s a medical or, or a police procedural, there’s certain terms and, and lingo and ways in which that, there’s a turn of phrase that people use that if, if you don’t understand, and if you, if you’re not with what it actually means and how it’s used, it can fall very flat.
ZACH SMADU: And so I know, at least for myself, it’s been a challenge and something that I really wanted to make sure that I was always on, because, you know, you can, when you see it on television and it doesn’t ring true, well, it affects the show deeply. So, I’ve been studying law, I’m halfway through getting my diploma.
VICTOR GARBER: Oh, stop it.
JORDY RANDALL: It isn’t what it’s called.
ZACH SMADU: It’s a law degree? No, it has, it has a challenge.
VICTOR GARBER: Mythical law degree.
JEWEL STAITE: Um, Zach and I have talked a lot about the, the courtroom… bravado that you have to have as a lawyer. So it’s like, it’s like being an actor when you’re on stage, right? So when you’re doing your thing and you’re up there and you’re questioning the witness, what, what does this person do with their body? How do they exude confidence? What’s their walk in the courtroom? Um, and, and we both have our little tricks and things. And [LAUGHS] remember Zach, I was watching him question a witness, remember? And he, and he came out, he like, he like did this really good thing where he sort of like leaned on the witness box, in this like, casual way as he was just sort of tearing this person apart. And after that take, I was like, “I like the lean, buddy. I like the lean.” And he’s like, “Thanks.” And I’m like, “I’m gonna steal that.” And he’s like, “Don’t you dare.”
ZACH SMADU: Don’t you dare, that’s mine! [LAUGHS]
JEWEL STAITE: But you know, each character has to have their way of kind of taking control of the courtroom. So, that was interesting to learn. And, and I think, you know, I can speak for Zach as well as myself in saying that the courtroom days are the hardest. And it takes a lot of prep to learn the dialogue, to make it sound like it’s second nature, and to choreograph your moves. What line are you walking on when you have to hand over a prop, an envelope, a thing to the judge, to the, to the other lawyer, you know, the opposing council? There’s so many things to remember, that it’s literally, it’s like a dance. And, and we work on those for weeks [LAUGHS] before we actually shoot.
ZACH SMADU: Well, and it’s really important, because there’s so many little details in a single court scene that, you know, there’s one line or there’s one piece of information that the audience needs to understand. And if, you know, you don’t build to that part, and it is a dance, or it’s like a song, right? If you don’t actually hit the melody at the right time and make it clear and make it obvious and, and let that scene sing, then it’s not gonna work. And so it can fall flat.
SUSIN NIELSEN: Yeah. And I guess I would say from the, you know, from the writing point of view, I too know very little about family law. But I know more now than when I started. Um, and we have wonderful consultants who, who really help us out. And so we’ll often start with, you know, we’ll, we read copious articles and books and we have all sorts of ideas for cases. Some are torn from the headlines, some are…. there’s a beautiful episode in, in Season 1 where some of it takes place in a memory care home, a woman who has early onset Alzheimer’s. And that came from reading an article in, in the New Yorker.
SUSIN NIELSEN: And we figured out a way to build it into a court case. And so, often what we’ll do is we’ll come up with the idea and we’ll come up with the things that we’d like to have happen, and then we run it by our consultant. [LAUGHS] And, and she’s great because she actually helps us figure out how to make it work within, mostly the realm of the law. We call it TV law. Um, you know, some of our law is maybe a little more Canadian, some of it’s more American. It’s TV law.
ABBY: Thank you.
HOST: We have a question actually for Genelle. What similarities are there between you and your character, and what are the differences, and how do you relate to your character?
GENELLE WILLIAMS: Similarities? Um, I, I actually don’t, I, I get asked this question often, and I could be wrong. Maybe Jewel or Zach or Victor might say something different. Um, but I don’t find myself that similar to Lucy other than her being, you know, very empathetic and caring and loving. I guess that’s a lot of things, huh?
VICTOR GARBER: Yeah, that’s a lot. You’re, you’re exactly like her.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: I think she’s way smarter than I am, cause she really genuinely is. She’s an incredibly intellectual young woman. Um, I’m smart, but not that smart. Um, I, I thoroughly enjoy playing Lucy for those reasons, I think just because she is very strong. She’s wise beyond her years. Um, and as much as she’s very self-aware of herself, she’s also, like I said, very sympathetic and very loving. And she’ll see, you know, both sides of things. Where I sometimes, especially with Abby and Daniel, where they can be very, by-the-book or extreme one way or the other, she tends to kind of be able to give this middle ground, which is nice. Which I guess again, is similar to me. So, ignore what I said in the beginning about me.
VICTOR GARBER: Yeah, exactly. She’s exactly like you.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: I’m, I’m more like Lucy than I think.
VICTOR GARBER: I’m so glad you worked that out. I’m so glad you worked it out.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: I didn’t know!
JEWEL STAITE: You’re more fun. (Pardon?) You’re fun and silly and like, I don’t know, you’re just like a very warm, kind of radiating, like a, you know, you’re, you’re just like a super friendly kind of person and…
ZACH SMADU: Yeah, you don’t take yourself too seriously. (More guarded) But yeah, I would say, I would say Lucy is way more guarded.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: Lucy is much more guarded.
ZACH SMADU: But you have the same superpower that Lucy has. You can see it in the, in the scenes when she’s doing therapy sessions or whatever. You have the same, in real life of being able to instantaneously connect with people. Right? You know, we’re out for dinner and you, you know everybody’s, every, every server, every person, every, the host, all their names and their backstory. Like, we’ve been here for five minutes. Like, how, how do you know? How do you know what? But she just said she, you have the, the exact same [OVERLAPPING]
VICTOR GARBER: Genelle, Genelle is the personification of joy that’s just… (Oh, guys) Every time she walks in a room, there’s like, “Oh, why is, Oh, I feel, oh, this is… [INAUDIBLE].”
JEWEL STAITE: That’s true.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: I love you all. Thank you. Thank you. Well, you made me cry.
VICTOR GARBER: That’s the point, yeah.
ZACH SMADU: Something that Lucy also does, yes.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: Lucy, Lucy definitely, Lucy can be emotional. I just, the other day, wasn’t I, Susin told the other day, to not be so emotional. I remember this clearly. Lucy, Lucy, sometimes yeah, could be a little emotional. [LAUGHS]
HOST: Genelle, we need to be friends. Um, so on deck, we have Bruce Miller and up now we have Rick Bentley.
RICK: Thank you very much. Victor, I have a two part question for you.
VICTOR GARBER: Oh now, can’t do two parts.
RICK: Then we’ll do it as A and B. (Okay) Could you talk a little bit about play, the, the differences between playing Harry, the father and Harry, the legal eagle? And then on the, the second question is, do you look at yourself as sort of the personification of authority figures? Cause I think going all the way back to Godspell, you have by characters who are, who are in charge, people who lead. And I’m just wondering, are those the roles that attract you or, or do they see you, casting people see you in those roles?
VICTOR GARBER: You know, I honestly don’t know how casting people see me. But I know when I read something, if it’s something I feel compelled to do. And this, this role, I, I was, this, this came out of the blue, this, this, this script. And I said, Oh, this is really good. Um, and I want to, to do this. And I, you know, I, I think I, I do have a need to… I, I think I’d be a terrible lawyer because I would be on both sides all the time. And I, that’s, that’s, I, I do find that I, it’s hard for me to, you know, I, I know what I think is right and um, but I also have compassion for people who don’t… know what’s right. And I think that’s why it’s a good fit for me. I think this role is… and as a father, that’s, that’s the, the joy of playing this role because it’s so, it’s, it’s always, it’s always changing, you know?
VICTOR GARBER: And, and Harry’s problem or, or relationship with Abigail is, is so compelling. And it, and it, it’s shifted for those reasons. That he, he, he wants to be paternal, she won’t let him. And then he real and then, and then she’s, she’s so adversarial and he won’t, and he can’t, he can’t not fight. So there as, as, as, as Joel was saying, they are so similar. And that was really one of, that’s the joy of playing this role. It’s so multidimensional. Uh, and it, it’s challenging for me, which is really all I asked for in a role.
VICTOR: Did I answer the second part? (Yes, sure) Okay. Do you wanna know what I had for breakfast?
ZACH SMADU: Was it cereal?
VICTOR GARBER: It was cereal.
HOST: On deck we have Laura Novak, and up now we have Bruce Miller.
BRUCE: This is for Victor, too. I, I was just curious, how many lawyers have you played?
VICTOR GARBER: You know what, you have to read the resume, cause I don’t remember. Not that many. I mean, I know, not that many. Um, I’m sure I have… Oh, I was, oh, in Legally Blonde, I was a really terrible lawyer. (Bad one) Um, that’s the most, I think that’s, I, but I’m sure I’ve played more. But, I really don’t remember. I, I, I sometimes wonder how I’ve gotten this far because I don’t remember how I got here.
BRUCE: So nothing carries over then from one lawyer to another?
VICTOR GARBER: Well, of course, I mean, I, I, I mean, on some level, but not consciously. Because, you know, you can only do what the script is giving you to do. You know, and all scripts are different, and some are better than others. The, the, these scripts are better than other scripts I’ve, I’ve… been involved with. And, and so it’s, it’s really, it’s a gift really for an actor. It’s always on the page, always starts on the page. And that’s what, that’s what I always am completely taken with. Um, and I made decisions, for other reasons and I was wrong because the script wasn’t, I knew the script wasn’t right for me, and I shouldn’t, I, I think, oh, well, like, sorry I did that. I’m not, I’m not gonna give you the names of those things.
SUSIN NIELSEN: Later Victor, over drinks.
VICTOR GARBER: Yeah. Oh, you know.
HOST: I wanted to do a quick last call for questions. Um, on deck we have Lou Ann Lee, and up next we have Laura Nokak.
LAURA: Hi this question is for Jewel. I’d also like to hear from Zach and Genelle. Uh, how did you feel about inheriting half siblings you’ve never met and then having to work with them daily?
JEWEL STAITE: Well, I mean, that’s a pretty wild concept, to begin with. I cannot imagine having to do something like that, especially in the position that Abby’s in where her tail is between her legs, and she is so ashamed and is, you know, living at her mom’s, and her life is falling apart and she’s gotta strut into that office acting like she already owns the place. And I think deep down she’s probably pretty terrified. Um, so it takes her a long, long time to figure out what her relationships are with these two people. I think Lucy comes on pretty strong, wants to be buddies, wants to be sisters.
JEWEL STAITE: And Abby, by nature is just not super into that, and doesn’t have very many friends. Abby is not the type of person to have a best friend. Um, and so that’s just completely foreign to her. And Lucy, you know, is often quite affectionate and tries to link arms with her and give her hugs. And it’s like, you know, there’s like one moment where Lucy’s really despondent and sad and at a loss, and Abby sits next to her and doesn’t know what to do. Um, and just sort of like puts like a really awkward, like quick hand on her lap, cause she really is just so clueless.
JEWEL STAITE: Um, and then with Daniel, you know, I think Abby really respects Daniel when she sees what he can do in the courtroom, she, she thinks he’s a pretty great lawyer. And they’ve got this weird relationship where she slams into his face, but talks really nice about him behind his back. [LAUGHS] And, and it, sort of does this, like this sisterly thing where, you know, she comes to Harry and says, “you gotta give him more credit. He’s really good at this. And the way you treat him is not okay.” You know, and, and essentially stands up for her brother, but Daniel never knows, He never knows about that. And it’s really interesting that Abby’s not willing to give that away.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: I think the beautiful thing is that, it’s not in, in this situation, especially for, for all three of us, it’s not that we didn’t know each other existed. So, yeah, you know, Lucy’s always known that she’s had this sister and she’s always wanted to have a relationship with her. It wasn’t a surprise that she existed. So, I, I think this longing to have her, as Abby said, she comes on strong because all she’s ever wanted was to have this sisterly bond. She’s always been close with Daniel, of course. Daniel and Lucy have had a relationship from the very beginning. But unfortunately with Abby, she hasn’t. So she does try every single tactic to try and get Abby to love her, and she does, in her own sort of messed-up way.
JEWEL STAITE: That’s true. [INAUDIBLE]
GENELLE WILLIAMS: Yeah. I mean she, she does, she does love her. She plays hard to get. But I think, based off of your question, it’s, it’s a, it’s a nice thing because it’s something that Lucy has always wanted. And she’s always known that she’s been there. And this is a day that she’s been waiting for. So there isn’t this big surprise. So, to play it was fabulous. I mean, I wanted her to like me even in the, in the casting, in the audition process, I wanted…
JEWEL STAITE: And I love you.
GENELLE WILLIAMS: And I don’t whether she, she took to my love very well the very first time I met her. But [LAUGHS] other than that, I mean…
JEWEL STAITE: She was overly friendly in the audition room, and I was so stressed because, hey, guess what, I was auditioning. And Genelle [OVERLAPPING]
GENELLE WILLIAMS: I could have wrapped her in my arms, I could’ve.
JEWEL STAITE: It was so annoying. She was like, “I love your shoes. Where are you from? Have you been in this restaurant?” And I was like, Oh my God, I’m trying to memorize this monologue. Like, I wanna get this job, girl. [OVERLAPPING]
ZACH SMADU: Well, in, in big contrast to, to Lucy, I think for Daniel it’s quite the opposite. I think Abby showing up is kind of the worst thing, both for his professional world and also the family dynamic that he has. He’s, he’s, it’s literally changes the pecking order in the family, you know, as Genelle and, and Jewel have said that we’ve known about each other, but we’ve never had any interaction. So when Abby shows up, Daniel goes from being, you know, the, the older son in his own mind, to being the middle child, to also being, you know, a partnered lawyer with his stepsister that he doesn’t know, who is quite competent and quite good, despite all the, the shame and the, the backstory that she comes into.
ZACH SMADU: So it’s really a challenge for him to find where he lands within the family with, within Harry’s eyes. And also how he, Daniel is quite competitive in, in nature. So Abby is, is quite the foil for him constantly. And I think Daniel’s also very protective of the relationship, the, the one relationship he has with, with Lucy. So even Lucy’s, you know, eyes and arms, you know, reaching out to, to welcome Abby is, is kind of threatening to Daniel. So it provides a lot of, a lot of a lot of conflict for, for him especially. Well, I mean, I think it still does as the seasons have gone on. So it’s, it’s very fun to play.
HOST: Okay. So last question is with Lou Ann Lee.
LOU ANN: Yeah. Victor, you’ve played everything from Jesus to the devil. Actors tell us that villains are much easier to play than the good guy, but you are so good at the good guy. What are the secrets of playing that kind of character?
VICTOR GARBER: I have no secrets. I, I don’t know. I, I all, all I can tell you is that everyone is complex. Everyone has, you know aspects of their personality that they can rely on. And, and some, and they’re lost in, in other situations that they don’t know how to respond. And it’s, honestly, I don’t really think of them as evil or good. I just think of them as people. Do they have a problem? Do they, is there a challenge? Is there, you know, and I use this word “objective.” But it’s, it’s, it’s, it’s really, really dependent on what the writing is, and who you’re acting with.
VICTOR GARBER: You know, you, I mean, Jewel and I have had scenes where things have come up at where, where we’re having a confrontation or something, where something comes up and sort of… and because we’re both in the moment, it hits us in a completely, an undiscovered way. Cause you can’t plan anything as an actor. I mean, you can plan certain things, of course, but I mean, in terms, if you start planning how you’re going to respond to people, you might as well just stop acting, because that’s just not okay.
VICTOR GARBER: And, and so really honestly, it’s about being in the moment. And, you know, it’s, if it’s in the script that you do something that is, that is not okay, you, you have to somehow believe that you’re, it is in your, in your own way. And so really, it’s really acting and, and I’m just so grateful that the three actors, that your other three actors are on this panel, are just, I, I cannot tell you how impressed I am by their level of professionalism, of talent, of support, of empathy, of and humor.
VICTOR GARBER: We, we, that’s the secret, to me, of why this show is working as well as it is, aside from the incredible writing. It’s, it’s this chemistry, and it’s a magical thing, and it’s indescribable and it doesn’t always happen.
LOU ANN: Thank you.
HOST: Perfect way to end the panel. Um, thank you for joining us today. Thank you to everyone for your participation. As a reminder, Family Law premiers Sunday, October 2nd on The CW. I hope everyone has an awesome day.
SERIES PREMIERE – Abigail (Jewel Staite) begins her probationary period at Svensson and Associates, forced to work with her estranged father Harry (Victor Garber) and her half-siblings Daniel (Zach Smadu) and Lucy (Genelle Williams). She immediately oversteps her low-level position by helping Jeanette, a woman who found her sperm donor via Craigslist, track down the father of her now 13-year-old daughter and sue him for retroactive child support. But when Abigail sees the toll this case is taking on her client’s daughter (who simply wants a relationship with her dad) she fears her intervention might tear this family apart; mirroring her own family situation. Meanwhile, Abby is still stung by her separation from her husband Frank (guest star Luke Camilleri) and misses her kids terribly. Lastly, Daniel, is dealing with a custody battle of his own…an arbitration over a pug called Craig. Lauren Holly also stars. The episode was written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Jordan Canning (#101). Original airdate 10/2/2022.
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PARENTHOOD – Abigail (Jewel Staite) and Daniel (Zach Smadu) represent a couple with Down syndrome who must prove to authorities they are fit to raise their unborn child. Social services has threatened to take the baby away unless Ellie and Levi can prove they are capable parents. Abigail and Daniel agree to represent them and try creative ways to come up with a workable parenting plan, but obstacles – including Harry (Victor Garber) – litter their path. Meanwhile, Lucy (Genelle Williams) prefers to avoid the whole topic of parenthood altogether, which proves difficult when her wife Maggie (guest star Ali Liebert) ups the pressure to start a family. And when Abigail discovers Nico (guest star Brenden Sunderland) is being bullied at school, she confronts his tormentor but takes it too far. Lauren Holly also stars. The episode was written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Jordan Canning (#102). Original airdate 10/9/2022.
Interview with Executive Producer Don Mancini, actors Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson, Brad Dourif, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Devon Sawa, and Jennifer Tilly of “Chucky” on Syfy by Suzanne 9/15/22
“Chucky” Season 2: Executive Producer and Cast Share Behind-the-Scenes Insights
Virtual via Zoom – September 15, 2022 – In a fun TCA panel discussion, executive producer Don Mancini and cast members of the hit USA Network and SYFY series “Chucky” offered a glimpse into the upcoming season. The show, which garnered immense popularity in its first season, will return on October 5 at 9:00 p.m. on both networks. Fans of the film franchise and newcomers alike will be treated to a thrilling continuation of the story, as Chucky seeks revenge on those he holds responsible for foiling his plans in the previous season.
The panel consisted of Don Mancini, the showrunner and executive producer, along with actors Zackary Arthur, Björgvin Arnarson, Brad Dourif, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Devon Sawa, and Jennifer Tilly. The discussion covered various aspects of the show, including the Catholic background that influenced Mancini’s storytelling, the evolution of Chucky’s character, and the actors’ favorite moments from the series.
When asked about his Catholic background and its impact on the show, Mancini revealed that he was raised Catholic but attended an Episcopalian school in eighth grade, which exposed him to different aspects of the Catholic Church. This intersection between Chucky and religious themes intrigued him, as the character often subverts authority figures and challenges institutions.
Mancini also explained how Chucky seamlessly transitioned from the film franchise to the TV series format. He attributed the character’s enduring popularity to Brad Dourif’s unforgettable performance as Chucky and the skill of the puppeteers who bring the doll to life. Furthermore, the serialized narrative storytelling, which the films had already established, allowed the TV series to delve deeper into character development and explore different sub-genres of horror.
The cast members shared their own experiences and favorite moments from the show. Devon Sawa expressed his excitement about returning for another season and the joy of working with young actors. He particularly enjoyed the video game scene from the previous season. Alyvia Alyn Lind highlighted the scene where Chucky flips them off, as it showcased the characters coming together and created an unforgettable moment. Björgvin Arnarson praised Chucky’s manipulative nature and the surprising twists it brought to the story. Zackary Arthur mentioned the “Snug as a fucking bug in a rug” line and the creepy lullaby scene as his favorites.
Reflecting on the evolution of Chucky’s character over the years, Brad Dourif acknowledged Don Mancini’s creative vision as the driving force behind it. He commended Mancini’s ability to adapt to changing horror trends and continually challenge the character, making each season an exciting and daunting experience for him.
As the panel concluded, the cast expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show and their excitement for future seasons. Despite the challenges and emotions that come with wrapping up each season, the camaraderie among the cast and crew made the experience rewarding.
With the return of “Chucky” just around the corner, fans can anticipate an exhilarating second season that pushes the boundaries of horror and explores new depths of the beloved character. The series continues to captivate audiences and carve its own path in the horror genre, thanks to the creative genius of Don Mancini and the exceptional performances of the talented cast.
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“Chucky” Season 3 coming Fall 2023 on USA & SYFY.
CHUCKY is a continuation of the iconic film franchise chronicling the murderous escapades of the notorious killer doll. In the TV series, Chucky crosses paths with archenemies, old allies and new prey, as he seeks to inspire fear and mayhem wherever he goes. After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in season one, Chucky now seeks revenge on those he holds responsible: surviving teens Jake (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Björgvin Arnarson) and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind), along with his ex Tiffany, now his sworn enemy. Meanwhile, can “Jevon” make it as a couple in the face of adversity at their new Catholic school, not to mention a brand-new onslaught of terror from the demon doll?
The series is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and executive produced by Don Mancini, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, David Kirschner and Jeff Renfroe.
Don Mancini
Executive Producer, “Chucky”
Don Mancini is the creator and an executive producer of the hit USA Network series “Chucky.”
Mancini created one of the most terrifying and iconic horror villains of all time with Chucky, the red-haired, freckle-faced doll possessed by the soul of a serial killer. Chucky slashed his way into the pop culture zeitgeist in 1988 with the premiere of “Child’s Play” and the franchise now includes six sequels.
Mancini is not only a standout figure in queer horror, he’s also one of the only franchise creators of any genre to continue overseeing his creation for over 30-plus years
Additionally, Mancini served as a writer and producer on “Hannibal” and “Channel Zero” as well as co-writer on “Tales From the Crypt.”
Brad Dourif
Chucky (Voice), “Chucky”
Brad Dourif plays the devilish title character in the hit USA Network series “Chucky.”
Over the course of a lengthy career, Dourif has appeared in more than 50 feature films, winning a BAFTA Award and being nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe Award for supporting actor in the iconic Jack Nicholson-starrer “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Other films on Dourif’s resume include “Dune,” “Blue Velvet” and “Mississippi Burning.” He is also known for his work on the “Lord of the Rings” franchises.
On the television side, Dourif played Doc Cochran on the mesmerizing HBO Western “Deadwood,” from David Milch. For his work on the show,” Dourif earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Jennifer Tilly
Tiffany Valentine, “Chucky”
Jennifer Tilly plays Tiffany Valentine in the USA Network drama “Chucky.”
Tilly received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen’s “Bullets Over Broadway” and earned an American Comedy Award nomination for “Liar Liar,” opposite Jim Carrey.
Tilly’s film credits include “Bound,” “The Getaway,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys,” “Dancing at the Blue Iguana,” “Bride of Chucky” and “The Doors.”
On the TV side, Tilly has appeared on “Modern Family,” “Hill Street Blues,” “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show,” “Moonlighting,” “Cheers,” “Frasier,” “Drop Dead Diva,” and “CSI.” For the last 11 years, she’s been doing voiceover work for Fox’s “Family Guy” as well as the films “Monster’s Inc.,” “Monsters at Work,” “Home on the Range,” “Stuart Little” and “The Haunted Mansion.”
Equally at home on stage, Tilly has many theater credits under her belt, including “Tartuffe,” (LA Public Theatre) “Boy’s Life” (LAAT), “Baby With the Bathwater,” (LAPT) and “Vanities,” (Dramalogue Best Actress Award). She received a TheatreWorld Award for Best Newcomer for her performance in Second Stage’s “One Shoe Off” at the Joseph Papp Theatre. On Broadway in 2001, she co-starred in “The Women” with Cynthia Nixon and Kristen Johnson, and then returned to Broadway to co-star in “Don’t Dress for Dinner” in 2012.
She appeared with Miranda Richardson in the critically acclaimed world premiere of Wallace Shawn’s play “Grasses of a Thousand Colors” at the Royal Court Theatre in London. She then reprised her role in the American premiere at the Joseph Papp Theater.
Tilly is a skilled poker player and won a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker in 2005.
Björgvin Arnarson
Devon Evans “Chucky”
Björgvin Arnarson plays Devon in the hit USA Network drama series “Chucky.”
Arnarson is a globetrotting military kid, discovered his love for acting after he booked his first role on Bounce TV’s “Family Time” sitcom. His recent credits include the series “PEN15” and the feature film “The Seventh Day.”
He pursued acting from a young age, participating in theater and making short films. When Björgvin is not on set, he’s an entrepreneur and filmmaker, active in the local art scene. He also plays piano and studies digital arts.
Zackary Arthur
Jake Wheeler, “CHUCKY”
Zack Arthur plays Jake Wheeler on the USA Network hit series “Chucky.”
Most recently, he lent his voice to “Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat” and was previously seen in “Mississippi Requiem.” Upcoming, he’s set to co-star in “Jill” with Tom Pelphrey (“Ozark”).
Arthur made his feature film debut in “The 5th Wave” and additional movie credits include “Hero Dog: The Journey Home,” “The American Boys,” “Don’t Come Back from the Moon” and “Mom and Dad.”
He’s perhaps best well known for his role in Amazon’s Emmy Award-nominated series “Transparent,” appearing in 19 episodes throughout the show’s five seasons along co-star and Emmy winner Jeffrey Tambor.
Arthur has also guest-starred on a variety of TV projects, including Jim Carrey’s Golden Globe-nominated comedy series “Kidding,” Pamela Adlon’s Peabody Award-winning FX series “Better Things” and David Hollander’s critically acclaimed Showtime series “Ray Donovan.” Additional television credits include “Borrasca,” “SWAT,” “Teachers,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Best Friends Whenever.”
He currently resides in Los Angeles with his family.
Alyvia Alyn Lind
Lexy, “Chucky”
Alyvia Alyn Lind grew up in Los Angeles in a houseful of actresses. She began her career at the age of 3 and at such a young age, has an impressive list of credits.
Alyvia is presently in production on the highly anticipated USA/SyFy television series “Chucky,” produced by NBC/Universal, playing the entitled, privileged “mean girl” ‘Lexy Cross.’
Lind is also a series regular in the popular, post-apocalyptic, genre-bending “Daybreak” currently streaming on Netflix, playing the role of ‘Angelica Green,’ a highly unstable kid genius.
Alyvia is often recognized for playing Anna Faris’s daughter in the remake of the comedy classic “Overboard.” She recently completed season 2 of “Futureman” with Josh Hutcherson, produced by Seth Rogen, airing on Hulu. She can also be seen in the Netflix original film, “Walk. Ride. Rodeo.”
Alyvia is best known for her portrayal of the living legend, Dolly Parton, in the NBC Universal telefilm, “Coat of Many Colors,” and immediately following, “Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love,” which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. Alyvia was recognized by the prestigious Critics’ Choice Awards by being nominated in the adult category at seven years old, for Best Actress alongside Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Kirsten Dunst, and she was also nominated and won the Movieguide’s Grace Award for Best Actress. Not only did the MOW break records with 18.6 million viewers, which made COMC the highest-rated movie or miniseries on the broadcast networks in six years, the film walked away with numerous awards, including The Tex Ritter Award and the coveted Epiphany Prize given by the Movieguide Awards. One of Alyvia’s favorite parts of working on the film was singing her solos, and recording “Angel Hill,” an original duet with Dolly Parton.
Alyvia was also seen in the Amazon original movie “An American Girl Story – Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas” playing the lead character, a young girl who sets her mind to helping children with polio. In conjunction with the film, Aly teamed up with Lollipop Theatre Network to help bring awareness to children with life-threatening illnesses.
Alyvia is also known for the much publicized, campy Lifetime movie, “A Deadly Adoption” where she enjoyed the enviable role of Will Ferrell’s and Kristen Wiig’s kidnapped daughter.
One of Aly’s career highlights was playing Adam Sandler’s daughter in the Warner Bros. film “Blended” alongside Drew Barrymore and Bella Thorne. Alyvia plays the precocious and sweet ‘Lou Friedman,’ the youngest daughter of Sandler.
Alyvia’s television credits include the ABC hit series “Revenge,” playing the five-yearold ‘Amanda Clarke,’ the wisecracking ‘Charlotte,’ on the Nick@Nite comedy “See Dad Run” with Scott Baio, ‘Annika,’ a foreign exchange student (she learned to speak Swedish for the role) in the TNT comedy “Teachers,” “Gamer’s Guide” for Disney, ‘Sasha’ on “Alexa and Katie” for Netflix,’ Lily’ on the Ryan Murphy Fox hit “9-1-1,” and she can still be seen (since the age of 3) in the television daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” as ‘Faith Newman,’ in which she was Emmy nominated for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 2017 at the age of 9 and is again nominated for her work in 2020.
On the big screen, Lind appeared in Dimension Film’s “Dark Skies” (2013) with Keri Russell and Josh Hamilton, and was seen in Universal Pictures’ “Mockingbird,” a thriller starring Spencer List, and the feature film “Shangri-La Suite” opposite Ashley Greene and Emily Browning in which Alyvia portrays Lisa Marie Presley.
Alyvia is also known for her recurring role, ‘Gracie,’ on the groundbreaking, award winning Amazon show “Transparent”, and the critically acclaimed “Masters of Sex” for Showtime, playing ‘Jenny,’ Michael Sheen’s and Caitlin Fitzgerald’s daughter.
Alyvia grew up with two older sisters, Natalie and Emily, (both actresses) in an animalloving home. She has a passion for dogs and her favorite pastime is being a mom to her rescued malti-poo named “Georgie,” and her new goldendoodle puppy, “Rocky Lou.” In her spare time, she likes to record songs and make movies with her sisters, practice guitar, write music and dance. Alyvia has grown up watching her mom, actress Barbara Alyn Woods (“One Tree Hill” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”) and looks up to her for acting inspiration.
Devon Sawa
Logan Wheeler / Lucas Wheeler, “Chucky”
Dewon Sawa plays Father Bryce on the hit USA Network drama series “Chucky.”
Born in Vancouver, Sawa is an industry veteran having gotten his start in such films as “Casper,” “Now and Then” and “Little Giants.” He soon became a household name after starring in the iconic horror franchise “Final Destination” as well as cult favorites “Idle Hands” and “SLC Punk” as well as its sequel, “Punk’s Dead.” He also starred opposite Sylvester Stallone and Dave Bautista in “Escape Plan: The Extractors,” opposite John Travolta in “The Fanatic” and opposite Guy Pearce in “Disturbing the Peace.”
On the TV side, Sawa can be seen on the HBO Max series “Hacks.” He also appeared on the CW’s “Nikita” as both Owen Elliot and Sam Matthews, a Special Forces operative with multiple personalities.
[ Knocking continues ] I know you’re in there. Come on. We’ve got a big d– a big what?
[ Clears throat ]
[ Sighs ]
[ Groans softly ] Remember me? I’m sorry. Who are you? I’m the pool man.
[ Giggles ]
[ Tense music plays ]
[ Handcuffs rattling ] Hi. My god, spencer, what happened? Dr. Finn. Nik, how can I help you? Well, you could start by minding your own damn business. Which is what I was doing before you stopped me. You went to my wife… whoa, whoa, whoa. …Behind my back and interfered with our private matters. That was a big mistake. And it will cost you. I hear you’re being discharged. Mm. Not a minute too soon. I’m grateful for the care I received here, of course, but I will be glad to leave. Then I will put a rush your paperwork and we’ll get you out of here. Oh, elizabeth. T-there’s something that you and I need to settle first. Morning, gregory. Morning, alexis. Have you slept at all? Why? [ Chuckles ] Do I look exhausted and bedraggled? We were at the invader till wee hours, so I was thinking maybe you’d slept in. Well, I-I knew you would be pulling a literal all-nighter doing the op-ed, so, uh, I came back here. Wanted to keep an eye on your friend. Nina: Hey. You — you okay? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, I’m fine. I just — I’m just worried about everybody else. Oh, yeah. Any word on diane? Oh, she’s at G.H. I’m gonna check on her later. Did you, uh… did you see the invader? Oh, yeah. I saw that. What do you think? Uh, well, alexis took a brave stand. Letting that psychopath know that port charles is not a community to be messed with. What do you think? Well, I think she — she better know what she’s doing because it seems like the attacker is targeting people who are connected to me. Yeah, and you and alexis have a daughter who happened to see the killer, you know, in action. So I’m sure you have eyes on both alexis and kristina. Yeah. How’s your bodyguard? Oh, uh, well… guess I’m getting used to it, you know? But I did feel safer last night having him there, so thank you. Yeah, yeah, hopefully it doesn’t last too long. Do you know who’s behind these attacks?
I have a confession to make. Okay. I’m not really your pool man.
[ Gasps ]
[ Sighs ] I knew it. How? I don’t have a pool.
[ Both laugh ] I want to remember all of this. Okay. Name three things. Uh, being in your bed. Okay. That’s one. Being in your bed with you. That’s two. These are very general. Um, closure. No. No, no, no. I mean it. Letting go of decades of bad decisions and missed opportunities with you. It’s okay. This is all I want to remember — you and me doing this. Always.
[ Cellphone chimes ] Do you mind if I just — it’s fine. Yeah. It’s fine.
[ Sighs ] What’s wrong? I’m worried about you, spence. You — you look like you haven’t eaten since you got here. Oh, this? This is the work of my fellow inmates who go out of their way to make sure that I never have the right size clothes. I had assurances you would be protected. And I am. Physically, anyway. Go on. On my second day here, I had a run-in with a guy who said that he wanted to rearrange my face. Fortunately, a guy arrived before he could do that, and that was the end of that. And what’s this — this business with the clothes? Well, the other inmates know that I’m a rich kid who’s under protection from important people whose cop “friend” got him a cushy job. So they find other ways to mess with me, like making sure that I never have a uniform that fits, stealing food and supplies that I buy from the commissary, threatening me with all manner of, uh [Clears throat] Horrible fates. I’m gonna speak with the warden. No! No, please don’T. That will only make things worse. If you were referring to me being with elizabeth when she told ava that you lied about your alibi — you had absolutely no right. You lying to your wife is none of my concern. By which I mean, I literally do not care. Nor should you. But I won’t let you take advantage of elizabeth. So find someone else to give you a fake alibi. No, I was giving both of us an alibi because elizabeth couldn’t account for her whereabouts when ava was attacked. I did what I did to protect her. You were covering your own ass! You giving elizabeth an alibi was just working in your favor. You know what? I don’t care what you believe, but do you have any idea of the amount of damage you could have caused by telling ava the truth? It’s like you don’t even care about elizabeth at all. I just wan t to thank youfor telling me the truth about nikolas’ so-called alibi. Mm. I know that he is one of your oldest friends and that could not have been easy. I should be grateful he gave me an alibi. Do you think that he would have done that if it hadn’t provided him with one, as well? The nikolas I grew up with would have done it in a heartbeat. And what about the nikolas as he is now? After you were attacked, everything was so uncertain, um, yeah, I did have my doubts about his motives. Well, don’t beat yourself up about that. Neither of us were sure about nikolas. Exactly. But we are now. Well, from what I read, the police are waiting for diane to make it through surgery to see if she can identify her attacker. But if you have learned something new… let’s just say I’m, you know — I’m just — I’m — I’m working on. Oh, okay. Frank told me that michael went to the pozzulo’s last night. What about it? Well [Scoffs] How did it go? Did you come to some kind of truce? Well, you know, uh, we just talked about what happened to brando. How’s sasha? Uh, fragile. And gladys? Oh, well, gladys is gladys. She’s in a lot of pain, but she’s enduring. I admire that in her. Yeah, she actually convinced sasha to start making funeral arrangements for brando, but unfortunately, sasha’s credit card was declined. How — how’s that possible? Because she’s not in control of her finances right now, and it’s still unclear who is. But if she’s having financial problems, I-I’m — I’ll do what I gotta do to help. I know. I know you will, but — but you don’t have to worry about this because I already put my credit card down for the deposit. But you do know that I’m gonna help her. I do. I do know that, okay? Okay. I’m here. Right now, I’m more concerned about her state of mind because she’s already carrying so much. And now with this guardianship, I just don’t want this to be the straw that breaks her. Sasha is going to be okay. Well, how do — how do you know that? Because she has you. How are you able to get updates if you’re not family? I have a secret weapon. Finn. Yeah.
[ Chuckles ] Diane’s still in surgery.
[ Exhales sharply ] Still? Finn says these things can take a while. I hope that’s all it is, because I need her to be okay. I know. And now I guess we just wait and see how our little op-ed pans out and if it brings the killer out into the light. Have you eaten? Mnh-mnh. Let’s get you some sustenance. And while we’re at it, uh, maybe we can track finn down and finagle another update. Lead the way.
[ Sighs ] Shoot. I really needed that caffeine. I’ll go make us some coffee. Oh, you can definitely make me some coffee. And I will definitely thank you for it. You, my friend, cannot have any caffeine. And why not? Because it’s murder on your vocal chords. Didn’t your vocal coach ever teach you that? And tonight, you need to be in peak form. Wait, are you saying I’m not in…peak form? Vocally. I knew what you meant.
[ Scoffs ] Look, we need to get you ready. Everything we’ve been working towards, it’s all riding on tonight. Right. Right. Peak form. Okay, good. It’s just — it’s really important that we…stay focused. Oh, I’m — I’m laser focused. Are you?
Bonjour. I miss you.
Je t’aime. She looks happy. Charlotte still has no idea she’s being used as leverage. She misses me. She can’t understand why we’ve been apart so long. You will see her again. Trust me. More than anyone. Damning me with faint praise. A little bit. Yeah. Yes. I trust you implicitly. Then believe me when I say we will bring charlotte home. Victor’s playing the long game. So far he’s winning. I didn’t say it would be easy. He’s a formidable opponent. And you’ve carried this alone for too long. But you have me now. And we’re changing the game. Together. You with me? The ends of the earth, darling. What’s the move? Well…unfortunately, the best way to get to victor is through lucy. Oh, she’s proven to be a wild card in every sense of the word. I know. The sooner we can find another way, the better. Any thoughts on what that might be? Mnh-mnh. But that’s okay. We’ll figure it out together. Now, spencer, as head of this family, it’s my duty to make sure you’re taken care of. Both you and uncle sonny have people in here looking out for me, but they can’t be around me 24/7. This place is like 15 times bigger than spring ridge, full of angry, violent people. The best thing that I can do is keep my head down and stay out of everyone’s way. And the best thing that you can do — is assassinate anyone who looks at you cross-eyed. I’m sure your uncle sonny would agree. In fact, protecting you is probably the only thing we do agree on. What part of “don’t” is unclear? Spencer, I can’t just sit back and watch you suffer at the hand of a bunch of convicts. You owe me. All right. All right. But if you change your mind — I won’T. How’s life in port charles?
[ Sighs ] How’s ava’s recovery? She gets discharged today. You can ask me about him, you know? Who? Your father. Finn: Let’s get one thing straight. Elizabeth’s her own person. She decided to tell ava that your alibi is a lie. She thought you might pose a danger to your wife, and she decided to err on the side of the truth. A concept you’re not familiar with, I know. You know, the only person in danger is elizabeth, because all of this turmoil started with you. You’re the reason that she’s so messed up. What did you say? Wait. Wait. Wait. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Say it again! Say it again! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Stop it! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Back to your corners. Geez. What are you doing? As long as there’s a lunatic running around with a hook, I don’t think I’ll be sure of much. At the risk of overstepping, at the quartermaine picnic, nikolas told me the two of you were having trouble. I’m under the assumption that you guys worked things out, but in case I’m wrong, can I say something? Yeah, of course. I’m sure you already know that nikolas has been through some really dark times growing up. He’s not an easy person. But he is capable of love and devotion. And honestly, I’ve only seen him in love one other time before he met you. Only you can decide what you’re willing to accept. And as for nikolas, it’s not always pretty, but it is love. Unwavering love. Oh, you know what? I have to get to the hospital because ava is getting discharged, and I want to make one last pitch for her to stay with me. Why aren’t they going to wyndemere? Well, she wants to go to wyndemere, but, you know, I’m worried that living with nikolas again so soon is gonna be too stressful for her. I know they’re having problems, but, you know, I j– I just wish that a– she would just kick him to the curb. Ava — nikolas is not a good person. Listen, it’s okay. Ava and nikolas have a very powerful connection. You call it powerful. I call it toxic. Well, their marriage is a lot more complicated than we know. Wish as much as you want, but I wouldn’t assume that they’re done. Nina, come on. You can’t tell me that they’re good for each other. A lot of people think that
we’re not good for each other. Stop it. Stop what? Being all sexy. Look, we — we need to stay focused on the plan. Sexy? You need to perform flawlessly tonight, okay? Right, right, the more successful I am, the more linc will want to sign me. And the angrier he’ll be with me, making him want to sign you even more. And then when we’ve got him exactly where we want him… I will fire you, sign with him, retire, and then leave him high and dry. Looking like the loser that he is. And then hopefully, uh, I can be a cop again someday. If they’ll have me. Oh, they will. You are the best guy who’s ever been on that force, okay? One day they’ll wise up to that. You think so? I know so. How? I just do. Time.
[ Sighs, giggles ] Look, as much
[Breathing heavily] As I want this… no. We — we want this. …You need to take all of this energy… so much good energy. …And just put it into the show. Huh? Yeah. And all the leftover energy will fill other arenas, okay? Hmm. No, no, no, no, no, no. Just — go get dressed, okay? And then… you’ll come back a-and we’ll talk strategy.
[ Exhales sharply ] Just go.
[ Exhales deeply ] Well, I’ll go get your paperwork. Hey, elizabeth. Are you all right? Nikolas mentioned to me that — that you blacked out the night that I was attacked, that you can’t remember where you were or what you were doing. Yeah. Sorry, I-I… probably should have told the police all that. No, I don’t blame you for anything. I’m just asking if you’re okay.
[ Sighs ] I just have way too much on my mind. This is a hospital, for pete’s sake. Oh, I know. I am on the board. Really? ‘Cause you’re acting like you’re on the playground. Come with me. Now! So that’s alexis’ nephew? Nikolas cassadine? Yeah. How could you tell? The overwhelming smell of jerk in the air? And he’s a-a friend of elizabeth’s? Well, the word friend might be a little subjective.
[ Exhales deeply ] I remember you said you didn’t think he had elizabeth’s best interests at heart. He’s only got his own best interests at heart. Okay, so why were you twogoing at it about elizabeth? Did he do something to her? Oh, it’s just — I don’t like him. Dad, I don’t trust him. But maybe in his own ultra privileged, narcissistic way, he does actually care about elizabeth. He said he was looking out for her. A-are you taking him at his word? For now. I would rather discuss literally anyone else. Like your stepmother? I didn’t know you cared so deeply about ava. I don’T. She’s the first person you asked about. Because she’s important to the people who I do care about. Like your father who you refuse to discuss? Like trina. Ah, I see. Speaking of trina, how is she? Well, I think you should probably ask your friends. I would if they’d visit. They haven’t? Mnh-mnh. You’re my first. I’m sorry. Why? What’d you do this time? No, I should have been here sooner. I — I got wrapped up in other time-sensitive matters. I’ll try to do better. Look, I brought this on myself. The only people left who care about me are you and maybe britt, my grandmother. Of course, she’s in italy. Still… nothing is more important to me, spencer, than family. If I’d only known what you’ve been going through. It’s not your fault. Let me make it up to you. I can get a message to trina if you’d like me to. Granted, our history — is nothing like nikolas and ava. Our cheering section is roughly the same size as theirs. I don’t care what people think. We’re good for each other. Well, you don’t have to convince me of that, handsome. Selina: Mr. Corinthos. Mm. Hey. Ms. Reeves. Hello, ms. Wu. Um, it’s nice to see you. Hi. I was so sorry to hear of your cousin’s passing. Thank you. And I understand you’re close to his widow. Uh, yeah. Uh, sasha and i are very close. Can’t imagine what that poor woman is going through, especially when her husband’s killer still roams free. If I can be of further assistance during these trying times, please let me know. Thank you. I will. In the meantime, I was wondering if I might see you at the savoy tonight. Perhaps you’ve heard. The young talent you mentioned to me is performing. Harrison chase. Well, actu– I was thinking about it, but… I, uh — sorry. Got to go.
[ Chuckles ] Uh, it’s a pleasure to see you. See you later. She’s quite lovely. Yeah, she is. And are you convinced you can keep her safe?
Diane miller is a formidable woman. Sonny: Yep. She is. I’m confident this isn’t how her story ends. I also know you have a guard watching nina. Yeah. I hope my supposition doesn’t offend you, but it would seem these attacks are related to you. That’s crossed my mind. And the police? It’s crossed theirs, too. It could be bad for business. And since we share a bottom line, my resources remain at your disposal. Thank you for your cooperation. Anything else? Just one more thing. In keeping you apprised per our arrangement, there’s a game scheduled for tonight. You know the place is gonna be crawling with friends of the pcpd. He was a cop. You know that, right? The concert provides my players with a convenient cover. And as an added benefit, they can watch the entertainment. Word of the game has spread, attracting even more influential players, raising the cost of the buy-in. Would you like a seat at the table? It’s an interesting offer, but I already get a cut of the door.
[ Chuckles ] You’d stand to gain so much more. From what I hear… yeah? …You’re quite a skilled player. Can I deal you in? Spencer: Thanks, but no. Come now, spencer. I don’t know if it’s pride or obstinance, but we both know trina is important to you. I never said that she wasn’T. Well, if you don’t want to reach out to her, then why bring her up? Because I read an article in the invader that there was another attack, this psycho with a hook, and I wanted to make sure that trina was okay. Well, you needn’t worry. The prevailing wisdom is that these attacks are related to your uncle sonny. Uncle sonny will take care and protect his family. I just wish I could help. No, you just — you just focus on helping yourself. And as for these gruesome attacks, well, there is some good news. Your father is no longera person of interest. Uncle victor, for the last time, I do not want to hear anything about my father. I told him that I was done with him and I meant it. If he’s capable of betraying me the way that he did, I don’t want anything to do with him. Oh, come on, spencer. Where is he? He hasn’t even tried to visit. I take it you want him to visit only so you can turn him away. Well, maybe he’s doing you a favor by skipping that part. Yes, I told him to stay away. But the man who I grew up with, the father who raised me, he wouldn’t have listen. I’ll talk to nikolas. No, don’t waste your breath. Thank you for visiting me. I should get going to the library. I don’t want to be late for my work detail. Very well. I’ll, uh — I’ll be back soon. Meantime, keep your chin up. And watch your back.
[ Receiver clicks ] May I remind you that my best friend is in the O.R. Fighting for her life?
[ Exhales deeply ] I’m genuinely sorry that I upset you, especially when you need to worry about diane. Has there — has there been any news? No, she’s still in surgery, and she’s gonna be in there for a while. Anything I can do to help?
[ Sighs, clears throat ] I don’t think that there — you could not brawl in the hospital, for starters. Done. Done. Anything else? I — there’s nothing anybody can do. You know, I saw — I saw the invader. Your op-ed on the united front in port charles. Too much? No. It was perfect. You’re showing this monster that we can’t be intimidated. Thank you. I needed that. Do you think he’s gonna answer up to the challenge? Well, we’re gonna find out soon enough. I hope that my instincts are right and that his ego is gonna be his downfall. Because if this doesn’t work… …I’ve poked the bear. And I’ve — I’ve set the bear onto this path of destruction that’s gonna put everybody in danger. So, how is elizabeth doing? Good. Good. All things considered, I think she’s — she’s making a lot of progress. Well, I’m glad to hear it. Yeah.
[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh. Hey, I’m sorry, dad. Gotta go check on a patient. Go. Save lives. Yeah. Are you gonna be at chase’s show tonight? Yeah. No, of course. I’m — I’m coming with elizabeth. And we’re bringing terry. Oh, wa– he’s gonna be great. But, you know, if he bombs, it’s okay if I tease him a little, right?
[ Sighs deeply ] Whoa, whoa, whoa. What — what’s all this? Do you know how much hidden sugar is in your food? I know how much I spent on it, regardless of what’s in it. Well, that’s beside the point. You’re throwing out my oranges? Well, do you want to pepper-spray your vocal chords? Citrus is too acidic. I take it you threw out my peppers. I-I mentioned them for a reason. Nothing spicy. Come on! Yogurt? Uh, dairy? Eggs? I-I said no dairy. Eggs aren’t dairy. Well, they’re in the dairy section. Oh, come on! My soy milk? Oh, don’t even get me started on soy milk with singers. The phlegm. So this bag basically contains everything that’s in my kitchen? You know what? You are right. There is nothing in this house for you to eat. I got to stop by deception, and then I will treat you to breakfast. Are you coming or not?
[ Sighs ] I considered bugging victor’s room, but he takes extensive precautions. Yeah. He would have found it immediately. I wouldn’t have learned anything, and charlotte would have been put at greater danger. Hmm. We need him to lower his guard. Well, he’s hardly gonna do that with either of us, is he? We need someone he won’t see coming. Hi. Anna. Valentin. I didn’t know you two made it official. Yeah. Would it kill you to act a little jealous? Oh, fine. Okay, um… get your hands off my man! No. Listen, I’m glad I ran into you, because I’ve really been thinking a lot about charlotte. Oh, that’s funny. I just, uh, heard from her this morning. Oh! Look how growing up she is! Oh!I can hardly believe it myself. I know she’s really busy with her fancy school and all of her friends, but I miss her. I miss you, too. Next time you talk to her, will you tell her to give me a ring? I will. Congratulations, nina, on being the new co-owner here. Oh! Yeah. It’s an adventure.
[ Chuckles ] Well, it suits you. You look, uh, happy. You look happy, too. An– you — both of you. Oh. Thank you. Uh, I need to go. O-okay. Bye. Bye. It was really nice to see. You, too. I think she’s the answer.
It’s an interesting offer, but I think with everything that’s going on, I’m not gonna be able to make that game. A seat is always available to you, regardless. Mr. Chase. I’m looking forward to hearing you sing tonight. I heard — I heard about your gig. Congratulations. Thank you. Is, uh — is nina around? I was hoping to thank her. Uh, for what? For putting in a word with curtis about getting me an audition at the savoy. By she, I hope that you’re referring to lucy and not nina. Lucy’s already got an assignment. Nina’s the one. She can help us get to victor. How did things go with ava? Did you figure out what to do for her? “I, nikolas ca ssadine,of sound mind and body…” yeah, that’s debatable. Keep reading. “…Do hereby acknowledge and confess that I, and I alone, am resp…onsible for the disappearance of esme prince. I know this… because I killed her.” I took your advice. I gave ava total and complete power over me. That’s not what I said. That wasn’t my advice. How — how did “take a risk, show her how much you care about her” turn into “I’m turning over all my power to her”? No, I-it was the right thing. Honestly, it was the only thing I could do. Well, w-wha– never mind. I don’t want to know. Don’t need to know. Hope it works. Well, I am on my way to find out. Good luck. You’re gonna need it. It never hurts with ava. Mm-hmm. Oh, look, there’s my cue. Uncle victor. What brings you by? Oh, ava, of course. She is family. I’m here to support the both of you. And your son. My son’s not here. I know. I just came from visiting spencer. You did? How is he? A visit from his father would do him a world of good. Ah, spencer made it very clear he doesn’t want to see me. Nikolas, it’s time you stepped up as a father. Your son needs you now more than ever. Whoa there. Oh, hi. Sorry. I-I — sorry. I was, um — somewhere else? Yeah, between work and everything else, I just — I have a lot going on in my mind. I understand. Um, elizabeth… I know you’ve been going through a rough time lately. Finn h-hasn’t told me any of the details or betrayed your confidence. But, uh, I know he cares about you a great deal. Well, I care about him, too. Gregory. I need your help. I’m here to spring ya. Oh, thank god. You know, I really need a long, hot bath and a big, strong drink. Both of which you can get at my place. Come on, ava. I know you can go wherever you want to from here, okay? But listen, I know you believe that you can coexist with nicholas at wyndemere. But I’m worried that it’s going to be more challenging than you think. Yeah. Well, things are definitely still less than ideal. But I hate the idea that I’m being thrown out of my own house. I didn’t do anything wrong. I didn’t screw up. That is right. And I would be more than happy to put you up at my place for however long you need. Nikolas: That won’t be necessary. Ava and I will be going home together.
[ Dramatic music plays ] What the hell? That was long overdue.
You remember at the pool? Nina said she was gonna talk to curtis about booking me at the savoy and then the two of you left I-I thought to go talk to him. No, no, we — we — we went to the savoy. But I don’t think nina got a chance to talk to curtis. Well, maybe she spoke with him later? I don’t think so, because, uh, I think she would have told me if she asked curtis to book you. Well, if nina didn’t talk to curtis, how did my gig get arranged? Selina: Has curtis given you any trouble? Nah, just a misunderstanding. I, uh — I ran into a singer — harrison chase. You heard of him? The detective on suspension. Yeah. Uh, good singer, good guy. I thought he’d be a good fit for the savoy. I appreciate you thinking of us and making the connection. I’m sure curtis will, too. I’m hoping you can answer a question. Absolutely. I’d be happy to. How well did you know finn’s wife, reiko? Hey! Just who I was looking for. I have news about diane. I can tell you right now that I have no intention of including another civilian in this. I’m not gonna put nina in harm’s way. But she can help us without being put at risk. So what are you thinking? To save charlotte, we need access. Nina could be the key. I’ve made all the arrangements, every comfort and amenity. It awaits you at wyndemere. Shall we? No. I’m not going with you. Wyndemere is you’re home, and you shouldn’t be driven away because of what I did. Well, I have no intention of giving up my claim to wyndemere. I’m just — I’m not ready to live under the same roof as you. Yet. But I thought after everything we discussed, we — I know. We’re just not there yet. Oh. Perfect timing. I am ready to go home. I thought you just said that — my old home. My first home in port charles, where I felt safe before I got mixed up with you. That is, if your offer still stands? It certainly does. Then let’s go. Pick it up. I’ll get it later. Pick it up. I — dude, you dropped it. You pick it up. I said pick it up! Ah!
Katie, are you, uh, I awake. Oh, yes, I’m awake. I’m wide, wide awake,
cause of salt leaving the hospital and coming here. I feel better. Well, I think this might help.
I’m Fred. She’s the same, but thanks for checking in. Right. I’ll let you know. Oh, so you’ll let them know, but not your daughter, Stephanie. So mom is so sick. She’s been admitted to the hospital, but God forbid I should hear about it from you. I’m sorry, baby. I, I just didn’t wanna worry you, Dad. I am not a child.
My God. I had to hear about this from Eric who thought I already knew. And not only is Mom seriously ill, but so are Marlena and Kate. Yeah. Are they going to.
Right now, baby, we just don’t know.
Well, you know what the scorecard is? We whip the devil again. Thank you. But now we’re up against another force of darkness, Orpheus.
Lord Doc Kate K. They really need your help right now, so please just give them the strength to fight this.
Hey,
checked on my Lena, Eric Beller with her, and I told me that you were here. How is she? She’s asleep. I have. You know, I sat up with her all night trying to find a way to make her comfortable. I couldn’t do it,
and that the woman I love is suffering and help her son’s.
So pray.
That time. Uh, hi, uh, Stephan. Um, what are you doing here? I, I told you that I’m. Brady. Now, why would you stop by for no reason? I have a reason I came here to wish you happy birthday.
God, that could have been a disaster. Oh, relax. Relax. Do you have any idea how rare this is? Have I never been able to replace it? And this is perhaps my most important project ever. Well, I have a new project for you, Ralph, so you’re gonna have to put that one on hold and get on mine right away. Those have your urgent requests.
What is it this time, Kristen? Well, I don’t know the technical term for it, but I need you to fry Chloe’s brain
like Sands through the hour class. So are the days of our lives.
I’m sorry baby. I was gonna tell you Yeah, when, as soon as we had a better idea of what we’re dealing with, we’re waiting for some test results from the ISA medical lab. The first round was inconclusive, so they have to run everything again. And you didn’t think I’d wanna know all. This is just like when Mom and Marlina were kidnapped.
Well, I explained to you why I had to keep you in the dark about that, right? Because Oria said he would kill them if you told anyone. So what’s your excuse this time? Like I said, I wanted to wait until, Until you had more information, which clearly you still don’t have. We do know one thing or fierce is behind this too.
I just talked to a woman, Kate and Kayla, they’re, uh, they’re failing just like doc fevers getting worse. So is the fatigue that. Maybe, maybe the medication give, give them some relief. At least to, he’s not doing anything. What we need is a cure, and there’s no way we’re gonna find a cure unless we can figure out exactly what that cycle into.
What about the ISA didn’t, Wasn’t the ISA runs some blood work, Steve said. They’re totally baffled too. I mean, these are experts. Totally stopped. Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. We’re just gonna rerun these tests again and we’re gonna see if maybe we missed something the first time. In the meantime, all we can do is just sit here and wait.
I came as soon as I heard you called him. Of course I did. You should really be in the hospital right now, honey. What’s the point? There’s nothing that they can do for me. What? Don’t say that. What’s the truth? Okay, so that’s really why I wish that you haven’t come. Well, it’s too bad I’m here. Don’t watch mine.
To watch me die? No. To watch you get better. We’re gonna figure out what is making you sick and we’re gonna find a cure. And I’m gonna be by your side until we do
today is your birthday right? Ah S Stephan, listen, you know, I remember the first time I found out that you were a Libra. I thought to myself, classic Libra, she’s intelligent, kind, caring, often, thinks so much about others, that she commonly neglects herself yourself. These are for you, by the way, some of your favorites, if I remember correctly.
Yeah, that that’s right. Thank you.
So any special plans for the night? Anyone throwing you a party? No. No. No plans. No party. Why not? Don’t tell me no one remembered your birthday. Actually no one did. Huh?
Only me, huh? Yeah, only you.
I don’t know what you’ve been told Kristen, but I do not. Fry brains. Ooh. But Chloe is so small, it won’t be too challenging. Please go. I’m very busy. Okay. You don’t understand. I can’t let her get away with what happened. You don’t need me. You need a lawyer? No, no, no, no, no. See, I represented myself at the custody hearing and I was fantastic, Ralph.
Yeah. I mean, I was so close to victory, I could just taste it and then all of a sudden the judge ruled against me. I’m sure she had her reasons. Yeah. The reason was Chloe in right before the decision came down, I saw Chloe skulking around the courthouse, and I don’t know what the hell she did. But she definitely pulled something and now I have lost my daughter.
I wish I could help you. You’re going to help me, bro. See together we are gonna stop that home wrecking floor once and for all.
So all the people you love forgot your birthday, huh? Okay. Can we just drop the subject of my. It, it’s fine that no one remembered. It’s totally understandable. Hmm. You’re awfully forgiving. Well, there’s nothing to forgive. My father just went through a divorce and a horrible breakup, and my mother almost married a murderer, so she’s obviously a mess.
I heard about that. I’m so sorry. Yeah. Well, at least she found out about Clyde West and before their wedding, and it’s just, I can’t believe what he did to Abigail and to Sunny. It’s just, it’s horrific. The fact that he tried to kill Chad too. Well, thank God DJ shot him, saved my brother’s life. Clyde survived.
Unfortunately, I don’t know if would’ve mattered to my mother either way, but the point is she’s got so much going on right now. She doesn’t know what day it is, or it’s my birthday and my God too. And my little sister has never remembered my birthday, so that’s no surprise. Well, all of that makes sense.
It’s understand. But what’s Brady’s excuse?
I’ve just been so wrapped up on everything that’s happened with Doc here. I didn’t ask you about the custody hearing or apologize for how I lost her on the stand of, Hey, so Dad. Dad, don’t worry about it. case is closed. It is. It is closed. And your son won? I still have custody. Oh wait, that’s, Oh, that’s great.
You know, that’s wonderful news. I’m so glad it went your way. Yeah, actually, actually, I have Chloe to thank, She, she went to bat for me, but the judge and made all the difference in the world. God bless her heart. Yeah. Listen Kid, I, I want to know, and I’m sure you already knew the doc and I, we are just, we are so happy that you and Glue you were back together again.
So my, so
of course we’re gonna find a cure for whatever this is. I know you believe that when you check yourself out of the hospital. I wish I still felt that way. It’s. Just what, sweetheart? It’s hard to be optimistic when you just keep on feeling worse and worse. You know, I, I don’t see how they can find a cure when they don’t know it’s even wrong.
This, but, but they will. Okay. They’re on it and so am I. You. Yes, God, show me your labs. And he gave me all the information that the ISA and the doctors have, and I forwarded over all of it. And look, I have to confer with the other doctors, but I’m pretty sure that what’s causing you to be sick is not a naturally occurring pathogen.
Wait a minute. So you’re saying you think this could be manmade by or is? Mm-hmm. . Now look, I could be proven wrong, but right now, I think Orias created this in a lab.
All you have to do is kidnap Chloe and bring her here. And then you zap her nauseating love for Brady right out of her pee brain and strengthen her love and feelings for Stephan out to the Christian. Damn it. You, you, you did it with Stephan. You wiped out his love for Gabby and you pumped up his, his feelings for Chloe.
I’m just simply asking you to make it reciprocal.
God, six rough, get on it. You know what? This is gonna take some time, so you need to get this started. Now here what I just said out of the question.
Oh, mom, I’m so sorry I wasn’t here sooner. Oh, baby Don. It’s okay. I I didn’t want your father to worry you. And actually, I, I was just gonna go check on Marlena. No, no, no. She, She’s my friend and I, I, I, you know my job. I need to Well, no mom. Your only job is to take care of yourself, Baby. Listen, listen. Marla is getting top, not care from Dr.
Patel. Okay. Now I can go talk to him right now. If that’ll make you feel better, will that make you feel better? Yeah, yeah, yeah, please. You will make sure she doesn’t try to make a run for it. I will make sure. You stay right here.
Look, Brady, forgetting my birthdates. The same reason my parents did. He has so much going on right now. In fact, he’s at the hospital at the moment with his father because Marlena’s very sick. I’m so sorry. I didn’t know. Yeah, and you probably didn’t know that he went through a brutal custody battle with your sister.
And thank God it’s over now. But it was very stressful for him. So C one, no she didn’t, but the whole fight just took a terrible toll on him, and now his stepmother has some horrible disease. Wow. Well, I will definitely be praying for her. She’s always been very kind to me, which is especially generous because I have not been kind to her.
I’m assuming you’re talking about locking her up in the secret room. I am not mine. Finest moment and I deeply regret it. Look, Stephan, no minute, Say no more. You have made it abundantly clear that you are in love with Brady, so I’m not gonna push. So no more surprise visits, no more pop-ins, and I apologize if I made you feel uncomfortable.
It’s, it’s not that I’m sure that you’re uncomfortable as well. I’m sure it’s not easy coming back after four years. I do feel for you. Yeah. It is not the same way I feel about you, and that’s okay. I have to get over it and I will eventually. In the meantime, Chloe, I’m hoping we can still be friends.
Have you forgotten that the two of us were recently pardoned? Of course not. But I’m the one who got you the damn pardon. And I am grateful, but I do not want to return to prison. I’ve already put my freedom at risk by conditioning Stephanie. Okay? No one knows about that. All they know is that you kept my brother alive for four years and brought him back with a new heart, and you are solidly in the Damaris, good graces.
And I would like to stay that. So from now on, I will play by the rules. I strongly advise you do the same. So in other words, sit back and let Chloe steal my life. If you kidnap her, they’ll send you back to Statesville, please. The cops in this town are too stupid to catch me, son. You’ll end up on the run just as you did before, and you’ll never see Rachel again.
Brady won’t let me see her. Because that manipulative girlfriend convinced him to cut me out of the picture that I’m not gonna stand for that Ralph. Mark my words. I will have my family back. I know how determined you are. Kristin. But I am equally determined to hold onto my freedom. So if you want to keep that mis lane and Brainwasher, you’ll have to do it without me.
Do you think Orpheus has access to a lab? Well, I don’t know why he wouldn’t. I mean, he has resources all over the world. Yeah. , he would probably have to be local to manage this. Well, you know what he and Ralph were? Pardon? On the same day. You think that crazy bastard is involved in this? Hey, he and Orff is teamed up before, huh?
Well, Ralph is known to engineer things like say twins. His most phenomenal achievement. You no doubt this reminds me of is when you were sick in South America. That was 25 years ago. I know, I know it. It’d be really bizarre coincidence, but I’m wondering if Mom and Kayla could have the exact same illness
town, please be reason. I have done enough for you already. Now, I beg you, leave me to my work. Expensive, isn’t it? Everything that you do here, uh, I’m guessing an infusion of cash to fund those grand ambitions of yours would be really. See you helped me with Chloe, and I’ll make it with you while you’re wasting your time, Kristin and mine.
But just think about what you can do with all that money. I mean, you’re already making incredible strides with your studies conditioning. You don’t want that to stop, do you? I have no intention of stopping. But I will not make Chloe Lane a subject, Janet rules. Now, how does it occur to you that, uh, maybe you’re dishonoring my father’s memory by being so ol with refusing to help me?
I mean, he would be appalled Ralph or. Perhaps he would respect that. I have far more important things to deal with than your love life, such as if you must know obvious broke in here and stole it. Toxin. So what? He’s back behind bars. It’s not like he can do anything with it. So that’s for your own Kristin, He already has,
I can’t believe Orfe did this. Dad warned me that he was a serious threat and stupid me. I accused him of being overprotective. Sorry. Should I find energy? Nope. Can’t help me. But having you here, that’s really lifting my spirits. You’re all I need. What about Joey and Trip right about them. We need to call them and let them know what’s going on.
No, not now. Mm-hmm. Mom, I know you don’t want them to worry. No, I don’t want your brothers jumping on a plane. They will as soon as they find out you’re in the hospital and no way you can stop them. But you could me. What do you mean you’re in pr? You could put a positive spin on this.
Hey man, Dave. So we just wanna wait to see Dr. Patel. Oh, I just talked to him. What’s the word? Oh, there’s no change. He said all they can do now is continue to treat the symptoms. Oh, come on then. Give us a break. Look, we just have to hope that the ISA will come through with some answers. Yeah, well I think I’m gonna go on down to the cop shop there and see what I can, I already tried that.
No. Hey, I went down there yesterday. I almost killed. What happened? Let me push my buttons until I lost it. If you go down there now, same thing will happen. It won’t help, man. Come on. We need something to go on. I have a feeling that someone is gonna crack this thing wide open real soon. Sir, you’re saying that CAS could have the same disease I.
All those years ago. Gosh. Just a hunt. But I think it’s worth exploring. Yeah. I mean, the circumstances couldn’t have been more different. I was undercover with the ISA on another continent. Yeah. And you were exposed to an extremely rare toxin causing a deadly infection. I think possibly the one we’re seeing today.
I mean, I, It does make a strange kind of sense, you know how so? Well, Orpheus’s vendetta began with you. I mean, he blames you for his wife’s. Targeted Steven John, but still he really seems to want you front and center. Well, he did seem to single me out when he stole into the pub after his burden. Yeah. You know, in his sick, twisted head using the same illness to kill the women that you love.
I mean, that would be poetic justice. So what do we do? Here’s what I wanna do. I wanna take a look at your medical records from back then, and I wanna compare them to moms and Marlena’s and Kayla’s. I still have privilege at the hospital. I just need to log into a computer, but I need your permission. You got it all.
I’m gonna head out, Mom. We’re gonna figure this out and you’re gonna be curative, whatever the hell this is. Okay? I love you. I love you. Bye pop. Bye. See you guys. Great.
Trust me. If I thought you needed to come, I would’ve booked your tickets by now, but it’s not necessary. Hold on. Joey wants to talk to, you
know what? One of mom’s doctors just walked in will call you right back. Yes. I promise.
Wow. Now I know why they pay you the big bucks. I can’t put them off forever. I know you hate lying to them and I do too, but I, It’s okay, mom,
but why didn’t you wanna talk to Joey? Because I don’t feel well, and I, he would hear in my voice and I, I just feel like I need to be strong for him and for your dad and I, Well, you don’t have to be strong for.
Hey Rex. Hey John. Howle, Steve. That’s good to see you. I wish you was under better circumstances. Look, I came down here cuz I have a hunch about what’s going on with my mom and Kayla and Marla. I just need to jump on a computer and take a look at some old medical records. I’m sure Kayla wouldn’t mind you using her office.
Thank you as much time as you need. I I do appreciate that. I’m not gonna be long cuz I know what I’m looking for. Anything that we can do, let’s stick around is my hunch is correct. I might nature. So you are saying that Orpheus stole this toxin and then used it to make these three women sick. Very sick.
So that’s what John meant, that the hearing when he said that Marla could be dying, I mean, is it really that bad? You of all people should not be surprised. It’s a severity of their illness. You’ve seen it. When it almost killed Roman Brady. Wait, you’re saying that these women have the same illness that Roman did 25 years ago?
That is precisely what I am saying, and if anything happens to them, I could be blamed since obvious stoles a toxin from me. Now you understand why I don’t have time for your ridiculous obsession with Chloe Lane.
I can still give you your birthday gifts, right? As a friend, Of course, Huh?
Oh, wow. Well, it’s very thoughtful of you. Thank you. You are very welcome. Should we have a toast? Isn’t it? A little bit early for champagne? Ah, I was anticipating that. So how does a mimosa sound? I know that actually does sound kind of good. Uhhuh. Uh, I think I have some champagne flute somewhere around here.
Great.
Ah, here they are. I haven’t used these in a while. Now. This is good. A time as ever. Right. Oh.
Hey, but any luck, these will be done before Capricorn season. Okay, well just make mine mostly oj. Okay. I’ll do just that
mostly oj thank you.
Mostly champagne,
Okay. All champagne. Toast. Two,
the most extraordinary woman I’ve ever met.
Hell’s going on here? Wow, Brady. After so much time, I would expect something more to the tune of Stephan. Great to see you. How amazing you’re alive. It’s amazing. It is amazing that you’re alive and I’m, I’m, I’m glad to see I’m not so glad seeing you sitting here with my girl drinking whatever you’re drinking.
Um, Mim Brady. It’s okay. Stephan knows that you and I are in a committed relationship and we were just establishing that we are friends. Yes. And I came by to wish my friend I happy birthday. We sure have. It’s your birthday, everything that’s been going on. I’ve, Chloe, I forgot it’s your it’s birthday. It’s so, it’s okay.
You know, I don’t like anyone making a big deal of No, it is a big deal. And I’m sorry. And we will do something fun tonight. We’re gonna do something. Okay? Sure. So Brady, I’d um, ask you to join us in a toast, but you still not drinking, Still not drinking. How about some orange juice? No, thanks. You know what I would like, I would love to get some alone time with my beautiful girl here, if that’s okay.
Yeah, sure. I’ll get outta your hair. Happy birthday, Chloe. And, uh, I’ll bus you sometimes soon.
That’s good.
So far no one knows I was in possession of that toxin, but if it were ever traced back to me, I’d be in a world of trouble. What the hell were you doing with it? Anyway, preserving it for research purposes. I never meant to hurt anyone, but you did. Rachel’s grandmother, and if anything happens, I mean Rachel would be devastated.
You saved Roman months. My father instructed you to come up with a cure.
We’re still in prison. He, he offered to trades a cure for his freedom. . Well, I remember when we brought John in hope to the lab and my father set up for you. He introduced me as a world or now scientist doing research as us could only dream up . Oh, he had me working on many projects that only his brilliant mind could conceive.
The top priority was the cure for Roman when you arrived. I had not yet perfected it. But you did. You cured this disease once before.
Can you do it again, Ralph?
Okay. You see, these are my dad’s lab results from back. Very similar to your wives and my moms, including the progression of the disease and the fact that it’s not contagious. Okay, well, what about the symptoms? Well, the symptoms that the women are experiencing are slightly different. And that you think we might be dealing with the same thing.
All I can tell you is that Orpheus infected Marlena and Kayla and Kate with a very rare toxin. I think the best way to treat this illness is the same way that we treated my dad’s and pray that it cheers them.
Making progress, father taking it one step at a time. The slow and steady wins the race, right, and make no mistake. I will win. He like you. Whenever I want something, I go after it with a vengeance
and I, Chloe Lane and I will not stop until she’s mine.
So the guy just showed up? He didn’t even call? No, he just showed up and said he wanted to wish me a happy birthday, Huh? Well, I’m sure he was very happy that I wasn’t here. And even happier knowing that I forgot you are birth threat. It’s okay. Don’t worry about it. All right. You have so much going on.
How’s Marlena doing? It’s not. My symptoms are getting worse. So Kate or Kayla, and if they don’t find a cure, Chloe, I don’t know. I mean, I don’t, I don’t,
I have such clear memories of you giving me ice chips when I had my tonsils out , and then we moved on to Orange Sherbert, which is still my. Of course we call it so bay. Now. Remember what else he used to do for me when I was sick neck. That’s right. Well, now I’m gonna do that for you. Just scooch over a little
that feels. To me too, a rare opportunity for me to take care of you.
I love you mom so much.
Just got a text from Rex. He’s into the hospital system. You know what? Our son is so smart, He’s so determined, and he loves you so much. Look, I have total confidence that he’s gonna be able to help you, I think. I hope so. I don’t know how much longer I can hold time. Katie, listen to man. Why don’t you give up?
Okay. Don’t you give, You gotta hang on for your kids for me. All right? Don’t you even think about giving up. I love you way too much to let you do that. So listen to me. Do not give up. Hang on, please. I.
I look exhausted. I have been working around the clock working on what? Roll. Please tell me I’ll do better than that. I’ll show you.
Saving Roman was, um, a bit more complicated than just filling a prescription by walking down to the corner pharmacy. That’s right. You, you went to the jungle. Right? That’s a fact. That’s exactly what hoping I did, and it was pure hell. But we got what we needed because we found that very rare orchid. And from it Ralph made the serum.
To secure. So what we need to do is get our hands on one of those orchids.
What is that? It is the key to bringing three women from the Bri of Death, Kate Roberts, Kayla Johnson, and ELNs. This can save their lives.
Walter: If anyone finds out that I played this recording for you… I could lose everything, okay? The contract that I have with the organization, I would be totally finished. You have to understand my–
Thomas: Walter, we appreciate it. And trust me, no one is ever going to find out, right, dad? Dad?
Ridge: Yeah, no one’s gonna find out. I can’t believe it was brooke.
Thomas: It’s obviously her, her voice, and she even said her name. Your wife called child protective services on me. She’s trying to take away my son.
Liam: Oh, boy. Just wait ’til hope finds out about this. Or does she already know?
Brooke: Oh, I don’t know. Not from me. She’s probably over at eric’s hearing all about it.
Liam: Well, yeah. She’s been spending a lot of time over there lately, with douglas and, of course, thomas.
Brooke: Right. Something neither of us is very thrilled about.
Liam: I mean, I get why it’s important for hope to know that douglas is okay. And she does. She always comes home saying that he’s having the best time. Which is why I don’t really understand– like, okay, like you and I, we have our issues with thomas, especially with this whole knife thing. But to think that somebody actually called C.P.S. On him.
Steffy: You and dad are meant to be. There’s a reason why you’ve never moved on. You never made it work with anybody else. Because dad is the one. He’s the only one.
Taylor: But that loyalty’s a bit one sided, don’t you think? He’s always going to be torn between me and brooke.
Steffy: That was dad a long time ago. He was talking about moving on, growing, being better. That’s not achievable with brooke. She makes him miserable. It’s one disappointment after the next. I see him with you, so much contentment in his eyes, it’s clear he loves you, mom. Don’t give up.
Taylor: You know, when you argue with reality, you lose… 100% of the time.
Steffy: Uh-huh.
Taylor: No, your dad is married to brooke. I cannot argue with that. That is reality. I’m not the homewrecker here.
Steffy: How many homes has she wrecked?
Taylor: Okay, that is brooke’s karma, not mine. Do I need to pull out my “two wrongs don’t make a right” speech? ‘Cause I will.
Steffy: Mom, I love you so much.
Taylor: Mm-hmm.
Steffy: You’re, like, so pretty. But sometimes I just wish–
Taylor: No, no more “sometimes…” when it comes to compromising my integrity.
Steffy: I understand that, I totally get that. I love your goodness, I really do. But, like, I know there’s a fire deep down inside… you just gotta, like, ignite it, and fight for dad. Don’t let brooke win again.
Liam: Do you think there’s more going on here? Like, whoever reported thomas actually knows something we don’t?
Brooke: Uh, it’s possible. But C.P.S. Didn’t find anything wrong. And ridge said that they did the check, and it went well, and they’re not taking any action.
Liam: Selfishly, I admit, I mean, there’s a part of me that wouldn’t hate it if somebody came in and basically told thomas, “listen, you’re not providing the safe environment you’re supposed to be as a father.” And maybe, maybe that would, like, shock him out of this whole full custody thing.
Brooke: Yes, that crossed my mind.
Liam: The truth is, in reality, that would be obviously terrible ’cause it would mean the situation over there is, in fact, dangerous enough that somebody had to step in for douglas’s sake. And so, I guess… yeah, no, I guess it’s, um, it’s a relief to know that whoever made that call was probably wrong.
Brooke: Wrong or not, thomas shouldn’t have douglas all the time.
Liam: Oh, yeah, no, no argument there. I mean, the kid needs to come home.
Brooke: He does. He needs to come back home to you, beth and hope. And away from thomas.
Ridge: Play it again.
Walter: Ridge–
Ridge: I need to be sure
Thomas: Dad, it was obviously–
Ridge: I– just, play it one more time, please.
Walter: Promise me you won’t say anything to anyone.
Receiver: Child protective
services.
Brooke: Hello.
I’d like to report
a child in danger.
His name is douglas forrester,
he’s at 369 willow hill road,
los angeles.
Please get there
as soon as possible.
His father,
thomas forrester, is unstable.
He has a knife.
Receiver: And your name,
ma’am?
Brooke: Brooke logan.
Please hurry.
Thomas: I, uh, I appreciate you doing that for us.
Walter: Wouldn’t do it for anyone else. But just, please, please…
Thomas: No, no, no, no. Between us, promise.
Walter: Thank you. Well, I’ll– I’ll let you process this. It’s good seeing you both. Wish it was under better circumstances.
Thomas: Yeah, me too.
Walter: Will your father be okay?
Thomas: Yeah, I’m sure that was just, uh, hard for him to hear. Appreciate it.
Walter: You got it.
Thomas: I’m sorry, dad. Did you know if you turn to cold with tide
Liam: We had such a good system going, you know, it was working. We had a routine.
Brooke: Yes, something kids need. And you and hope let thomas be a part of it. He spent a lot of time with douglas. I don’t know why he would want to disrupt that.
Liam: Well, I can’t think of a reason, to have access to hope. I mean, because it puts her in this awkward position, right? Where if she wants to spend any time with her son, she has to go over there and spend time with him. It’s kind of messed up, if you think about it.
Brooke: Yeah, that is messed up.
Liam: I mean, I– I’m trying to take hope’s word for it, when she says she’s got her eyes wide open, but also just based on her choices, it’s really hard to believe that hope… that she sees thomas for who he really is.
Brooke: I don’t think she does. And I definitely don’t think ridge does, or taylor, for that matter. I mean, she’s had a few conversations with her son and she thinks that he’s fixed. Come on. I think this is all because of taylor. You know, she came into town and she started fanning the flames, and she put this idea in thomas’s head that he wasn’t spending enough time with his son, and voila. It’s not about douglas at all. This is about taylor coming together with ridge. She just wanted to get ridge back. All she’s doing is trying to drive a wedge between ridge and me.
Taylor: I don’t want to have to fight for a life with your father, I shouldn’t have to fight. It’s time someone fought for me.
Steffy: I get that. But how is dad supposed to fight for you if you aren’t even here?
Taylor: Are you rescinding the aspen offer? ‘Cause that’s what it sounds like–
Steffy: Absolutely not, we are definitely going. I could, possibly, invite dad.
Taylor: Please don’T.
Steffy: I think you would have amazing memories.
Taylor: Okay, we have so many memories. Lots and lots of memories. See, the problem is, is that I got sucked into the idea of making more memories with him.
Steffy: There was a genuine connection between you two, when you got back to L.A.
Taylor: Yes. And that connection is the problem. That’s why I have to back away from ridge. I– I have to. He’s married to brooke.
Ridge: This doesn’t make sense.
Thomas: Well, yes and no. I mean, no, it doesn’t make any sense why brooke would do something like that, so hurtful to our family. It’s a huge slap in your face. I don’t see why anyone would do that to their husband. But, at the same time, I mean, she did say that she would do it. She said she’d call C.P.S. If she had to.
Ridge: She didn’t have to. She didn’t have to. Douglas is safe here, he’s always been safe. And I asked her. And you– you heard her, she denied it.
Thomas: She lied.
Ridge: I told her I would intervene, if there was ever a problem, I would be there, I would fix it, it would be okay. So, she wouldn’t, she wouldn’t have done that, she– she would have, she would’ve–
Thomas: You heard her, dad. We both did.
Ridge: She wouldn’t lie to me. She wouldn’t lie to me. Hi, I’m nancy.
Steffy: Sure, dad always ends up with brooke, until he doesn’t–
Taylor: Oh steffy…
Steffy: There’s gonna be a day when dad’s had enough, and I promise you, mom, that day is coming.
Steffy: I promise you.
Taylor: Do you know how many times I have told myself that? That this is certainly gonna be the day that ridge decides he wants more for himself.
Steffy: I know this is hard, and I know that you’re hurting.
Taylor: Yes, hurting, frustrated. And steffy, that is all on me. I’ve been a willing participant
Steffy: No, you know that dad loves you. He said it, he shows you.
Taylor: Yes, and then he goes home to brooke. Look, I’ve been very vocal about how wrong it was for brooke to interfere with my marriage– and not just mine. Your grandmother’s, her sister’s, her daughter’S… I’m gonna do something that brooke logan has never done. Respect a marriage. Even if I have to leave town to do it.
Liam: Well, look, just because C.P.S. Didn’t take any action, doesn’t mean there won’t be consequences, right? The fact that somebody had to show up at all, I mean, that could have an effect, right? Like that– that could be the ammunition that hope needs to convince thomas to change things up.
Brooke: Could be. I mean, I got to think that thomas is freaking out right now, right? Maybe ridge is, too. Who knows? I can only imagine how upset they both are.
Ridge: I just…
Thomas: It wasn’t an anonymous call. She even left her name.
[ Phone rings ]
Ridge: Steffy.
Thomas: Oh, put her on speaker.
Ridge: Steffy, hey, I’m here on speakerphone. I’m here with your brother.
Thomas: Hey steffy.
Steffy: Hey, thomas. Good. You guys can both hear me.
Ridge: What’s wrong?
Steffy: Yeah, I really need to talk to you. Mom’s on a work call, probably won’t be on long.
Ridge: Wait, is something going on with your mother?
Steffy: She wants to leave.
Ridge: Leave what? Your place?
Steffy: Los angeles.
Thomas: What? Why?
Steffy: Because it’s– it’s killing her, dad. Seeing you constantly, go back to brooke.
Thomas: Okay, well, you can’t let her go. You have to convince her to stay. She has every reason to stay.
Steffy: The thing is, she’s really down right now. So, maybe some time away, could be a good thing. Especially if I’m with her to make sure she comes back.
Thomas: Where would you go?
Steffy: Aspen.
Ridge: Aspen?
Steffy: Yeah, bill called me, said he was putting his house up for sale and that we could take a look at it. We’re gonna take his jet and go.
I mean, the timing is good. Mom wants the space, and I can try to convince her not to give up.
Ridge: Give up on what?
Steffy: On you, dad.
Mom is losing faith. She loves you. She’s not a homewrecker. But this is all just so confusing for her.
Ridge: It’s confusing for all of us.
Steffy: How is that
confusing for you? All brooke does is disappoint you.
Are you really gonna
choose her again? Look, mom’s coming, I gotta go. Please don’t give up on her.
Thomas: Mom’s in pain. She wants to leave town. You know, steffy and I have seen you go back and forth between our mom and brooke so many times. It’s painful for us, but it’s painful for her, too. I mean, lately, I know that you’ve been living over at brooke’s, but your heart has been with mom and our family. And that’s been amazing, hasn’t it? Don’t let mom lose faith in you. Don’t make her go through all of this suffering. Especially after what brooke did. Why give your family just any eggs
Steffy: I don’t like the idthe idea of you going away. But I understand it. If you feel as though it’s necessary then I’m coming with you.
Taylor: To babysit.
Steffy: You don’t need a babysitter. You need a daughter. Someone who cares about you and understands what you’re going through. And a daughter who gives, like, a really amazing pep-talk, remind you, to never give up on dad.
Taylor: Oh, god, okay, so that’s the real reason you want to tag along.
Steffy: Tag along? I’m pretty sure bill was the one who called moi. So, you’re the one tagging along.
Taylor: That is an excellent point. Honey, I know you think I’m running away. But I’m not, I’m just–
Steffy: No, I get it. Maybe some time away is exactly what you need.
Taylor: I think you’re right. I just need to– I need to get my head on straight. Because when I come back, brooke will still be your dad’s wife.
Brooke: Ridge was upset. He was very upset.
Liam: Well, I’m not surprised. Somebody calls child protective services on your son, that’s gonna do a number on ya.-You and I, we have our issues with thomas, but I– I’m not, I just– I wish I knew who made the call.
Brooke: I’m sure whoever did call, did it out of love and concern for douglas.
Liam: Yeah, yeah, probably… hopefully. It’s weird to think we may never know.
Brooke: Yeah.
Thomas: It doesn’t have to be this way, dad. You can choose a better life. You could be with someone that makes you laugh, lifts your spirits.
Ridge: I thought I had that with brooke.
Thomas: No, I literally can’t remember a time where it was like that with brooke. You can’t pretend that brooke is a person that she’s not.
Ridge: I don’t know what to do with this.
Thomas: This isn’t the first betrayal, dad. It’s not going to be the last
Ridge: We’ve forgiven each other for so many things. So many things. But this… trying to take your son away from you. Thomas, she wouldn’t lie to me, she wouldn’T.
Thomas: No. Brooke wouldn’t lie to you. Unless she’s trying to protect herself from something horrible she’s done. Oh, like she did when, uh, when she was drinking with deacon. Remember that? When she, she was kissing him and let him sleep in your bed. Or how about when she made out with bill?
Ridge: Thomas, stop,
Thomas: No, no, no. I actually have to say this. Can we dispel with the whole thing about brooke not lying? It’s literally the first thing she goes to. Mom tells the truth, right off the bat. But, brooke, the truth has to be pulled out of her. Trying to act like she’s not going to betray you. You mean, like, she betrayed you with uncle thorne or with your father? Look, I’m not saying this to hurt you. That’s the last thing I would ever want. I’m your son, I love you. I want to protect you, I want to protect mom, I want to protect our family. But stop acting like brooke deserves you. Brooke called child protective services on me. She’s trying to take away my son. You heard the recording, dad, it was her voice. She even said her name. It was brooke, dad. It was brooke.
Interview with Mark Gagliardi of “Blood and Treasure” on Paramount+ by Suzanne 8/26/22
This was such a fun interview! Mark is hilarious. I really enjoyed speaking with him. I really love his character on “Blood & Treasure.” I hope you enjoy our video! Don’t forget to watch “Blood & Treasure” on Paramount+. This Sunday, 10/2, is the season finale.
MORE INFO:
Actor and comedian Mark Gagliardi is one of the main stars of the Paramount+ series BLOOD & TREASURE (plays ‘Father Chuck’) – new episodes of the 2nd Season drop on Sundays!
Additionally, Mark co-hosts the podcast “We Got This” with fellow comedian Hal Lublin – each week, Mark and Hal sit down to settle all the small debates that are a big deal to YOU – once and for all. No subject is too small for Mark and Hal to tackle! Even though you may think it’s an impossible puzzle to solve, don’t worry… We Got This.
IMDB bio: Originally from Tennessee and trained at DePaul in Chicago, Mark Gagliardi is best known for the viral hit ‘Drunk History’ and his work on stage in ‘The Thrilling Adventure Hour’, a monthly live hit show and podcast at Largo in Los Angeles. He is a veteran of The Second City and National Lampoon, improvises regularly with the record-breaking group Freedom Snatch, and works at Disneyland and Universal Studios as an actor and improvisation coach.
Allie: The backyard looks beautiful. Everything’s so romantic.
Traci: I know that kyle and summer are just gonna love it, and that’s what matters today.
Noah: Babe, you have got to try this éclair. I saved you a bite.
Mariah: I love pastries as much as the next girl, but we have a lot to do.
Allie: Oh, my gosh, this is delicious. It’s super light.
Noah: Right? I think it’s the best I ever had.
Allie: Mm-hmm.
Traci: Mrs. Martinez picks them up at a little shop over on hill street.
Mariah: Okay, focus, people. There is a lot to do, and we have tasks to complete.
Noah: Chill. We got plenty of time.
Allie: What needs to be done, mariah?
Mariah: Uh, okay, well, somebody’s got to talk to the wedding planner and figure out the last-minute details, and also the flowers for the driveway haven’t been delivered yet.
Noah: Hey, trace, what’s the name of that bakery again?
Traci: It’s called hill street buns.
Mariah: Why are we talking about pastries?! There is a lot to do, so please listen to me.
Tessa: Hey, babe, relax. They’re just getting in the festive spirit.
Noah: Yeah, I’m all about the festive spirit.
Mariah: No. We’re gonna focus on that later, okay? I just need you guys to listen to me for two —
Kyle: No! Today’s a party. Let’s treat it like one. “We have tasks to complete”?
Mariah: What, was that too bossy?
Kyle: Yeah. Kinda. Lose the clipboard. Let’s have some fun.
Tessa: Yeah, I think that’s a great idea.
Kyle: Now let’s go see if there are more éclairs.
[ Laughter ]
Jack: Did someone say éclairs?
[ Doorbell rings ] Hello.
Nikki: Special delivery for the bride from forrester creations of los angeles.
Phyllis: Oh, my goodness! Is that the dress?
Nikki: Yes.
Phyllis: Thank you, nikki. Thank you so much.
Nikki: Oh, you’re very welcome. I’m happy to do it.
Phyllis: Uh, so, summer’s getting ready. Do you want to join us?
Nikki: I’d love to, but i have to go home and get ready for the ceremony.
Jack: And I have some éclairs to sample. Bye.
Phyllis: Welcome back. I’d like to hear all about your trip — and I mean all of it.
Nikki: It was very successful.
[ Door opens ]
[ Knock on door ]
Diane: [ Sighs ] I don’t have time for this.
Tucker: [ Chuckling ] Wow.
Diane: Today is a big day.
Tucker: Yes, it is. It is. For everyone.
Diane: [ Sighs ] I told you to keep your distance for now.
Tucker: Oh, uh, do you not want people to see you with me?
Diane: No.
Tucker: Diane?
Diane: Stop! Stop it!
Tucker: In room 567?!
Diane: Could you stop it?
Tucker: You better let me in, diane!
Diane: Alright, get in.
Tucker: 567!
Diane: Just come in. God.
[ Exhales sharply ]
[ Door slams ] You have come at the worst possible time. Kyle and summer are renewing their vows today.
Tucker: Oh, that’s so sweet.
Diane: Yes, it is. I have dreamed of this moment. And I am so close to getting the trust and forgiveness that i came back to genoa city hoping to find. If the abbotts get one whiff of suspicion about our connection, it’s over for me.
Victoria: I think we’d be foolish not to obtain a majority stake in chancellor-winters when they go public.
Victor: Is the announcement being made soon?
Victoria: I don’t know the timeframe, but that’s what I’ve been told.
Nick: I still don’t like it.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] Well, I think your objections are sentimental. They’re not based on our business interests.
Nick: That’s not true, vick. We’d be opening ourselves up to a major conflict with lily and devon, especially when they find out we got our information from nate, who stabbed them in the back.
Victoria: Well, I’m not afraid of a fight.
Nick: Are you prepared for the legal consequences of using nate’s insider information? You want to fight with the federal government?
Victoria: I think it’s worth the risk.
Victor: Son, conflicts like this, legal or otherwise, you know, carry a certain price with it. Question is, is nate hastings able to deliver what we want him to do?
Nate: Audra. How are you?
Audra: Good. Nice to see you.
Nate: Likewise. So, you are making progress on the ipo?
Audra: I have some questions for you before I answer that.
Nate: Sure. Um, hopefully I can be of some help.
Audra: Non-business-related.
Nate: Okay. Well, what would you like to know?
Audra: I mean, what is there to do in this town at night? I mean, this place seems to shut down once the office closes. It’s a ghost town. Is genoa city all work and no play?
Nate: Uh, there’s plenty of play here. You just have to know where to look.
Audra: Where do I begin?
Nate: Well, there’s a club that just opened up. It’s, uh — it has sort of a modern-art theme with a really cool vibe.
Audra: Hmm. I’d like to check it out. Maybe we can go there one night. I mean, since, you know, I’ll be in town for a while.
Devon: Elena.
Elena: Hey.
Devon: How you doing?
Elena: I’m good.
Devon: Yeah?
Elena: How are you doing?
Devon: Doing alright. Just been working away. I’m excited, though, that you get to finally start the podcast for chancellor-winters.
Elena: Thanks. I’m looking forward to it.
Devon: Yeah. I’m sure you’ve heard that, uh — that things have gotten better between me and nate since he’s come back to work. We straightened everything out.
Elena: Yeah. That’s great to hear.
Devon: I’m sure it wasn’t easy for him to admit that he stepped out of line and to ask for a second chance, but we’re all glad that he’s back.
Elena: I’m sure he’s happy to be back.
Devon: Uh, is everything okay?
Elena: Um… actually, no. Numbers move you.
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Jack: I don’t remember these cufflinks being such trouble in your wedding in milan.
Kyle: Oh, I still struggled with them. I just didn’t know how to say “cufflink” in italian, so I kept it to myself. Since they were a gift from you, I figured you had a trick.
Jack: Well, unfortunately not. Maybe your grandfather did.
[ Groans ] Your grandfather would be very honored that you’re wearing these, so…
Kyle: Good, because I’m honored to wear them. I love that summer and I are doing this in the house where generations of abbotts lived. Makes me feel connected to the whole family, past and present.
Jack: Voil! The mere mention of your grandfather, and it’s fixed. I love that you care so much about family.
Kyle: Well, it’s what you taught me and what I intend to teach harrison. We stand by each other. We may disagree, we may fight like hell, but in the end, we always come back together.
Jack: I am so incredibly proud of you, so proud of the man you’ve become. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Harrison: Daddy! Grandpa!
Jack: We were just talking about you!
Kyle: Oh, come here.
Jack: You know what today is, don’t you?
Harrison: We’re getting married again!
Jack: That’s right. And you have a very important job today, young man.
[ Chuckles ]
Phyllis: You know what? You’re a beautiful bride again.
Summer: You’re not gonna cry, are you?
Phyllis: No! No. Maybe. I don’t know. I may.
Summer: Good. You are the toughest woman i know, but you turn into a mushy pile of emotions so easily.
[ Chuckles ]
Phyllis: I’m really happy for you.
Summer: [ Breathes deeply ]
Phyllis: Your wedding in milan — it was gorgeous. But here it just seems like it’s the one that counts, you know?
Summer: Yeah. This is so different than our wedding in italy, isn’t it?
Phyllis: Yeah.
Summer: I mean, this is our home. This is where everything began for me and kyle. It feels right.
Phyllis: Yeah. I agree.
Summer: I just — I hope that there aren’t any distractions.
Phyllis: [ Sighs ] What do you mean, summer?
Summer: I-I just don’t want anything to erupt between you and diane today.
Phyllis: Nothing is going to. I’m not gonna do anything. I’m not going to. And we promised that we would co-exist peacefully.
Summer: Yeah.
Phyllis: Nothing will happen today. Nothing. Hey, listen, nothing’s gonna ruin this day for you.
Tucker: I made your return to genoa city possible.
Diane: I’m aware of that.
Tucker: Are you? Because the way you’re treating me suggests otherwise. I expect a little more respect since I’m the one responsible for your chance at redemption. I gave you the key, diane. We had a deal.
Diane: And I’m sticking to it. I’m just asking for a little more time. I-I need to prepare. There are things that need to happen before you reveal yourself.
Tucker: You’re stalling.
Diane: No, I’m not.
Tucker: Today’s the perfect opportunity to make my presence known to the abbotts. They’ll be gathered there for the happy occasion.
Diane: What? No.
Tucker: And then — pfft!
Diane: No!
Tucker: It’s my time.
Diane: No, no, no, no, no. Just listen to me, please. You have to be patient.
Tucker: Relax. I won’t blow your cover. I’ll never reveal our connection, okay? Trust me. I got this.
Nate: I’m not so sure that’s a good idea. The two of us going clubbing and we’re supposed to be working together?
Audra: I don’t see the problem. I mean, what if I suggested a round of golf, okay? Would you object to that because we work together?
Nate: Probably not.
Audra: You see? There’s a double standard. No, people combine work and recreational activities all the time.
Nate: But going to a club has some dangers and temptations you’re not going to find on the golf course.
Audra: You’ve never seen me golf.
[ Both laugh ]
Nate: I suppose you’re right. But I am having some trouble envisioning you teeing off and playing 18 holes.
Audra: Well, if you’re gonna picture me at all, picture me with you at that club.
Nate: Uh, yeah, I don’t see us getting much work done.
Audra: On the contrary. You know, I think it would be a very progressive way of doing business. Think of it as taking team building to a whole new level.
Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’m sorry, audra. I can’T. I’m actually in a relationship.
Audra: Oh. I see.
Nate: [ Sighs ]
Devon: So, what’s the matter?
Elena: Honestly, it’s not even a big deal.
Devon: Okay. If it’s not a big deal, it should be easy to tell me then, right?
Elena: Okay. Um… nate’s transition into the corporate world has been… complicated for me.
Devon: How?
Elena: Well, at first it was fun seeing him take on new role and, you know, trying to prove himself.
Devon: Mm-hmm.
Elena: But now it’s — it’s like he’s a completely different person. And I know I must sound really dramatic.
Devon: No. No, I don’t think you sound dramatic. And I know what you mean. I mean, he’s been a doctor his whole life, and that’s the only thing you’ve known him as. Yeah, this whole corporate thing — it’s a very different animal. I’ve even wondered if he’s made the right decision. When he quit, half of me thought, “maybe this is the right move.”
Elena: Yeah. I had a similar feeling.
Devon: Well, you know we all want him to be a part of the family business, as long as it makes him happy and he’s fulfilled by it and he’s not just going through the motions.
Elena: You know, you have always been incredibly generous and forgiving to him. I hope that’ll continue.
Devon: Yeah, I mean, he’s family, so we stand by each other.
Elena: Of course. Well, you know what? I think I should probably get going.
Devon: Okay.
[ Card clatters ] Uh-oh.
Elena: Thanks.
Devon: Why do you have this? You stay in a hotel?
Elena: Yeah. For a while.
Devon: Why are you staying at a hotel? Are you and nate fighting?
Elena: I really should get going. I’ll talk to you soon.
Victoria: I believe that nate has all of the incentive in the world to cooperate with us, given that I’m gonna put him in charge of chancellor-winters once we obtain a majority share. And I think that nate will handle the situation with care and grace.
Nick: So, you think nate can gracefully convince lily and devon that he’s a team player, even though he betrayed them?
Victor: Son, there will be ruffled feathers once we have made the offer, alright? But you must remember that chancellor-winters will be stronger and more profitable. And they’ll be backed up by newman enterprises.
Nick: But they won’t be independent. The people who lead the company won’t be calling any of the shots.
Victor: But that’s their problem. They made the ipo. Let them deal with it.
Nick: Well, as far as lily and devon know, they structured the ipo so their family would retain controlling interests.
Victoria: It was up them to consider every possible scenario. Nate has every right to sell his shares to us.
Nick: Well, you both know how I feel about this. Uh, I’m done talking about it. I got to go and watch summer and kyle renew their vows.
Victor: Give them our love, okay?
Nick: Well, you two have at it. I’m out of here.
Victor: Alright, son. You know, this offer is gonna be financially risky and complicated.
Victoria: I can handle it, dad.
Victor: I know you can. But I want you to go to the renewal ceremony, alright? I will handle things.
Victoria: Don’t you want to go?
Victor: Are you serious? Do you honestly think I want to spend an afternoon at a party given by jack abbott? Better things to do. I’m going to chicago to sort out the finances, alright?
Victor: Okay. Well, I guess it would be bad form if neither one of us showed up. So, you handle the money, and i will fulfill our family obligation.
Victor: It’s a deal, my darling.
Nikki: Well, hello, family!
Victor: Well, look who’s there.
Victoria: Hi, mother. How was your trip to L.A.?
Victor: My goodness.
Nikki: It was lovely. Our friends at forrester designed a beautiful dress for summer to wear today. I dropped it off on the way from the airport.
Victoria: And what about your main reason for the trip?
Nikki: I’ll fill you in later. Right now, your father and i have to get ready for the ceremony.
Victor: I’m not going.
Nikki: Why?
Victor: “Why?”
Nikki: Because jack is hosting it?
Victor: Of course.
Victoria: Well, that’s what he says, but he’s also gonna take care of a business thing for me. So, I’ll see you there.
Nikki: Alright, darling.
Victoria: Okay.
Victor: Come here, my sweet baby. I’m so happy to have you back.
Nikki: Mm. I’m happy to be back.
Victor: Oh, my goodness. So, tell me about deacon sharpe. What did he tell you about diane jenkins’ time in L.A.? Hi, I’m karen.
[ Laughter ]
Devon: Well, hey, you two.
Nate: Hey.
Devon: I must have missed the memo for the meeting today. You guys look like you’re being protective.
Nate: Uh, that would be audra here. I stopped in for some breakfast.
Devon: Oh. So, you guys just ran into each other?
Audra: Nate came in here looking for some eggs florentine, and I’ve been pestering him for things to do in town.
Nate: And no, cousin, i wasn’t much help. I don’t exactly have my finger on the pulse of nightlife here, especially with the work schedules elena and I have.
Audra: And I think that’s a shame. I mean, you have to mix things up, nate. You can’t work 24 hours a day.
Nate: [ Chuckles ]
Nikki: Seeing deacon was as unpleasant as expected. He has not changed.
Victor: Did you confront him about helping diane jenkins fake her own death?
Nikki: Yeah, yeah, but i didn’t really get much satisfaction out of it.
Victor: Well, did he apologize?
Nikki: He tried, but you know people like him — they never truly apologize, even as the words “I’m sorry” are coming out of their mouths.
Victor: Yeah, true, true.
Nikki: But I did get some new information. It seems that diane had a much more luxurious life in california than she led us to believe.
Victor: Huh.
Nikki: She was being chauffeured around in a bentley.
Victor: Really?
Nikki: Mm-hmm. Deacon had a photo.
Victor: Ah. Let’s have a look here.
Nikki: Now, granted, it’s not a great photo, but at least you can see the license-plate number.
Victor: Oh, wait a minute now. This is not a car that would belong to a mid-level real-estate agent.
Nikki: No, it is not. And deacon says that occasionally he would see her riding around with a man.
Victor: Who?
Nikki: Well, he didn’t know that. But I found out that this car is owned by a company named private image limited. They’re based in london, but they have a branch in los angeles, and the business is entertainment and art-related. That’s all I could find out.
Victor: Uh-huh. I’ll have my people find out more if they can, okay? But I’ve got to tell you, my sweetheart, the fact that you’ve found out as much as you have in such a short period of time from deacon sharpe — that’s impressive.
Nikki: But more importantly, it shows that diane is clearly hiding something.
Diane: Hi. I didn’t realize the groom was on door-answering duty.
Kyle: Come in. Come in. Everyone else is too busy listening to maria’s orders.
Diane: Ah. Oh, kyle, I am so happy for you and summer. I-I just can’t believe I’m here to witness this.
Kyle: It’s all the more special with you here.
Diane: Mm!
Kyle: [ Chuckles ]
Diane: Oh, here.
Kyle: Oh, you didn’t have to.
Diane: Ohh!
Kyle: Come on. Come see everybody.
Traci: [ Laughing ] Ah! Nick, hi!
Nick: Hello.
Traci: Mwah! Come in, honey.
Nick: Thank you. I ran into a delivery guy coming up the driveway. I took this off his hands. I’m pretty sure it’s from ashley.
Traci: Oh. Thank you. Wow. Yeah, she got stuck in paris, and she’s not gonna be able to be here today.
Nick: Oh, that’s too bad.
Traci: Yeah. Ohh! You’re looking for a tip, I’ll bet.
Nick: I mean, a little something for the effort would be nice.
Traci: I’m gonna have to pay you in pastries. But bad news — noah ate all the éclairs.
Nick: Ugh. That kid. Sounds about right.
Traci: [ Chuckling ] Come on.
Phyllis: Hey, look at you.
Nick: No, no, no.
Phyllis: You look sharp.
Nick: Let’s look at you.
Phyllis: Thanks.
Nick: Wow.
Phyllis: You look very handsome.
Nick: Well, it’s a big occasion. It’s not every day your girl marries the love of her life, although it does seem like it’s happening once a year.
Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. Are you ready to do this again?
Nick: Look, I’m very happy kyle decided to have the ceremony here, so I’m willing to get emotional again. I will do anything for that girl.
Phyllis: Are you okay with how it’s going down? I mean, are you okay with not walking down the aisle?
Nick: Totally fine with what they have planned.
Phyllis: Okay. You know, we made a lot of mistakes. But one thing we did right was summer. She’s an incredible girl — and mainly because you’ve been an incredible father.
Nick: I think most of the credit goes to you. I mean, she is more and more like you every day.
Phyllis: Oh, god, I hope so.
Nick: [ Laughs ]
Phyllis: Gosh.
Nick: She’s lucky to have you. You’re an amazing mother.
Phyllis: Thank you.
Nick: So, I hear there’s some pastries. I’m just gonna go introduce myself to them.
Kyle: Excuse me.
Jack: Hey.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
[ Silverware clinking ]
Diane: Hello, jack.
Jack: Diane. Good to see you.
Diane: Yeah, the place looks lovely.
Jack: Yeah, allie and traci did quite a job.
Diane: Well, it’s nice to see ali fitting in so well with the abbotts.
Jack: Oh, she has been a real joy. It’s funny how quickly she’s become an integral part of a family.
Diane: [ Chuckles ]
Jack: I guess we’ve all come a long way in the last few months.
Diane: [ Sighs ] Jack, I want to apologize again for what happened the other night. No, no, no, I — I overstepped. And I — I really shouldn’t have kissed you.
Jack: It’s okay.
Diane: I’ve just been feeling so disconnected from other people and a bit despondent. And I-I should not have put you in that position. But I did feel a connection between us, and I — I guess I just got caught up in the moment. For people who are a little intense about hydration.
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Billy: Okay. Everything is good to go. I’m gonna head to the house for the ceremony. Are you sure you’re not coming?
Lily: I can’T. I really have, like, a couple dozen things to do here. You keep looking at your phone. Is everything okay?
Billy: Yeah, I guess. Kind of. [ Chuckles ] I’m a little worried about chelsea, to be honest. I’m really second-guessing the way that I have handled this whole johnny situation. I don’t know if telling him that chelsea is his biological mother was the right thing to do. And, you know, it just did not go the way that we hoped at all.
Lily: Billy, you really can’t blame yourself.
Billy: I know. But it is gnawing at me.
[ Knock on door ]
Devon: Hey. Excuse me. Do you have a second to talk?
Lily: Um, yeah, sure.
Devon: Yeah?
Billy: I got to get going, alright? You give me a kiss.
Lily: Okay.
Billy: Mwah!
Lily: Tell summer and kyle i said congratulations.
Billy: I will. I’ll talk to you soon. Later, devon.
Devon: Good to see you, man.
Lily: Uh, what’s going on?
Devon: Uh, I wanted to talk about, uh, nate and audra.
Lily: What about them?
Devon: Well, I’ve noticed that they’ve been spending a lot of time together lately outside the office. And I just ran into elena, and she and nate have been having problems to the point where she’s now staying in a hotel.
Lily: Okay. Um… I mean, I don’t think that’s really any of our business.
Devon: Well, I’m gonna tell you why I bring it up. Elena has been nate’s voice of reason throughout this whole transition into the corporate world. And with everything that’s happened lately, with him quitting and coming back to work, I feel like he needs her positive influence more than ever ’cause there’s a lot riding on this ipo. And I would love for nate to be in a good headspace.
Lily: Devon, look, I —
[ Sighs ] I really think that you need to have more faith in nate. I mean, he seems determined to make the most of his role here.
Noah: And then after the ceremony, let’s play some chill background music.
Tessa: Yeah.
Traci: Well, it looks like allie and I have finished everything on our list. How about you, mariah? How’s the clipboard?
Mariah: Let me see. Check…check, check. I — I think we’re ready.
[ Chuckles ]
Traci: Oh, that’s awesome. Okay, so, I guess all we have to do is turn everything over to the officiant, and then we can relax. So, who is it?
Tessa: That is a great question.
Traci: You — you have someone, don’t you?
Noah: Well, I wanted to do it, so I asked kyle and my sister.
Tessa: And kyle officiated our wedding, so we asked him if we could.
Traci: Well, what did they say?
Mariah: They said we need to figure it out amongst ourselves.
Noah: [ Chuckles ]
Jack: It’s no big deal. You misread the situation, that’s all.
Diane: I realize that now.
Jack: You read more into my words of encouragement than maybe I intended, and I really just wanted to tell you I think you’re doing a wonderful job rebuilding your life here. You’ve worked very hard, and i think you should be proud of that.
Diane: Thank you.
Jack: I also admire that you’ve taken ownership of your mistakes. You do know some people are never going to forgive that.
Diane: [ Sighs ] Yes, and I’m glad you’re not one of them. You’ve given me a chance to prove myself, and I just — i just don’t want to let what happened the other night get between us.
Jack: We’re fine. I promise.
Diane: Because the connection that we do share as grandparents and parents — that means everything to me. And I-I just — I don’t want to jeopardize that.
Jack: You won’T.
Diane: Okay.
Jack: Well, now that we’ve covered that, maybe — maybe we should head inside.
Diane: [ Chuckles ] Smooth dark chocolate, refreshing peppermint,
Audra: Look, I love spinach. I just don’t want it near my eggs.
Nate: You do not know what you’re missing.
Audra: What’s wrong with a nice denver omelet?
[ Both laugh ]
Devon: Hey.
Audra: Hey.
Devon: I am running into you two everywhere. Look at that.
Audra: I thought lily and billy would be here.
Devon: Billy had to go to a family event, and lily went up to legal to get some clarification on regulations for the ipo.
Nate: What’s she concerned about?
Devon: She didn’t say. I don’t think it’s anything serious, though.
Audra: Does she need me there?
Devon: Uh, no, I’m sure she’ll keep you in the loop, but for now it’s just the three of us.
Nate: You know, uh, I’ve been thinking about the ipo. Should we drop the price a bit? Maybe like 5%, something like that?
Devon: Why? Why do you think we should do that? I think it’s priced just fine.
Nate: A discount could spur some early movement. It could lead to a feeding frenzy, which ultimately drives up the price.
Audra: I agree with devon. I mean, the current valuation is right in the sweet spot. We don’t want to go any lower and give the impression it’s some kind of bargain-basement stock.
Devon: Well, there you go. I’m glad you feel that way.
Audra: Yeah. Hey, I’m gonna go check in with lily in legal just to make sure I’m up to date. I’ll see you later.
Devon: Sounds good. So, man, how’s everything going with you?
Nate: Uh, what do you mean?
Devon: I’m just wondering how you’ve been. How are things with you and elena?
Nate: There’s some tension. She’s upset with me. She thought I let things get out of hand with you, and she’s taking some time to herself. But we’ll work things out.
Devon: Well, that’s good to hear.
Phyllis: I just got a call from abby. Dominic is sick. It’s nothing serious, but they can’t make it.
Jack: Oh, I’m sorry abby and chance won’t be here. Aww.
Phyllis: I know, but our kids come first, right?
Jack: Yeah, that’s right.
Phyllis: Mm-hmm.
Jack: Well, I have to head inside. If you’ll excuse me.
Phyllis: My daughter expressed concerns about us having a potential blow-up today.
Diane: Well, I don’t know why she’d be worried about that.
Phyllis: I don’t, either.
Diane: Yeah.
Phyllis: Nothing would ever spoil our kids’ day, right?
Diane: Right. Like you said, our kids and their happiness comes first.
Nick: You ready to do this again? I mean, it’s not too late. You could change your mind.
Summer: [ Chuckles ] That would be surprising. Just kick kyle to the curb after a year of marriage?
[ Chuckles ]
Nick: I mean, it’s an option.
Summer: I think I’ll keep him around. My question is, though, are you sure you’re okay with not walking me down the aisle?
Nick: Yeah. Your mom asked me the same thing. I’m totally fine. I still get to be the ridiculously proud father of the bride, which I am. When I see you so happy and loved, I couldn’t be more proud of you.
Summer: Thanks, dad.
Nick: You’re a newman. You’re tougher than people think. I mean, look at what you’ve been through. You were born in an elevator. You survived a coma. You beat all of that, with all the ups and downs with kyle. But look at you now — the head designer of your own chic fashion house, happily married, raising a family. In honor of today, I, uh — I got you a little something.
Summer: My gosh. That is beautiful.
Nick: Now, everybody is gonna think the “s” stands for summer. But you and I know what it really stands for.
Summer: Supergirl.
Nick: That’s right. You’re always gonna be my supergirl. I love you so much.
Summer: I love you, too, dad.
[ Inhales deeply ]
Jack: Hey, little brother. I’m glad you could make it.
Traci: Oh!
Billy: Look at this. Look at this place. Doesn’t it look amazing with all these people in here?
Jack: Isn’t it great?
Traci: It feels pretty good, doesn’t it?
Billy: Feels like old times, doesn’t it? Hey, diane.
It looks like you’ve been up all night . I have been. Actually took him an entire night to determine that you shooting Clyde Weston was justified. They also wanted to question us about why we weren’t exactly eager to offer aid to Western afterwards. Helped the man who tried to kill our. Helped the man who murdered Abigail and cold blood.
Really, I’m glad to see you share our sense of family loyalty. Well, look, Chad and I may not be on the best of terms right now, but he still a damara and last night you saved his life and you brought Abigail’s killer to justice and for that I am profoundly grateful. I know Abigail was very dear to. Yeah, I, uh,
thought I loved her. Once turned out it was just an obsession.
No, you know what? I didn’t know what love was telling my Chloe Lane.
Oh my God, Gabby, I’ve just heard the. Uh, By what? Clyde Wilson. Yeah. It’s crazy. No. About Steph and Damara. Is it true that he’s really alive?
Oh.
Are you looking at?
Like sand through the hour class. So are the days of,
it looks like you lost your blanket.
So, um, did you sleep okay? Uh, you know, there’s this thing called air conditioning. You and I should look into it. Good morning, sis. Hello Johnny. And goodbye.
Yeah, yeah, it’s true. Stephan’s. You know that for a fact. Yeah, I saw him and the demer crept my own eyes. Oh my God, Gabby, that’s amazing. Aren’t you so happy? Wait a minute. So when I thought that I was hallucinating my dead husband, I was actually seeing your dead husband who turns out not to really be dead after all , which means I’m not crazy.
Yeah, I’m not so sure about that.
Abby,
there’s so much that I wanna say to you.
I just dunno where to start. I do.
Well, the first time you saw Jake was at the Mansion, remember? Yeah. How would I forget I passed out cold, right? And Lee caught you. He says he didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. He would’ve seen Stephan had he actually been. Oh, so you’re telling me that the first time I saw Jake, I was hallucinating, and the second time I saw Stephan come on.
What are the odds of that? Look, whatever really happened, it’s better for both of us if you’re not crazy. Well, on that, we agree. Yeah, I need you at peak sanity so that Lee’s father can restore your rights as a voting shareholder. And you know, Stephen’s trying to take away my Dera shares for me. Okay, Wait.
Why? Why would he do that? He’s your husband. You are the love of his life. Not anymore. Okay. I don’t get this. Neither do I. He claims he never love me, and he sures hell doesn’t love me now
Chloe and I never got the chance. To see what would happen between us because, Well, Gabby, right? Gabby Hernandez is a duplicitous low life, and I’m glad you agree that she needs to be ousted from Damira. Of course. But you did mention that even if I got my shares back, Might not be enough. There’s still a chance that Shin could restore Ava AL’S voting rights to be sar.
We need someone to switch sides and I think maybe Johnny could be switchable. Johnny might need to switch sides. You mean to tell me your own son voted against you? He’s in Ava Batali’s throw. And as much as it goals me, my threats have only driven him further into her arms. Careful, brother, you need to think strategically.
I am. Now I’m going to see Johnny and Ava hat in my hand and express my heartfelt attrition. You’re gonna lie exactly. And if I do a good enough job, then maybe I could get both. What outside? Goodbye. What? What do you mean goodbye? I told you you could crash here for a night. It’s been two. Okay. I haven’t found a new place yet.
Jen. Whose fault is that? Do you know what the rents are like? The market is crazy. Okay, So go spend the night at the Salem in and don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Wow. Way to treat your favorite twin. I can’t do it anymore. All right. You make more of a mess around here than Henry. You’re leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
You’re, you’re leaving sweat stains on my couch because you’re always laying around half Maybe. Maybe you could do something about the AC and if maybe you could stop trying to be provocative towards chinette. It was hot and I’m not Provo. What? Are you taking his side? No, I’m not. I’m just saying what is a few more days on the couch until he finds a place to stay?
Unless of course you are worried that. Chanel nights succumb to the powerful sexual chemistry that the two of us have always had.
Why? Why, why? Why are you here now? Because after all these months, I’m trying to find my killer. You finally have, and I’d like to know how you feel. Oh. How I feel.
I thought I would feel relieved. God, that’s so determined to get justice for you. That’s all I cared about and now that I have, now that we know who, who took you from us?
I just, I feel empty inside.
It’s just, I, I don’t know what I’m living for.
This is dizzy. Keeping track of everybody’s evolving relationships. I think it’ll be disorienting for anyone, especially those who’ve been dead for four years. , I’ll get the hang of it eventually, as soon as they get my life legs back. . Do you have any idea why a wolf kept you on ice for so long? Aside from the hard thing?
Not at one. You know anyone else who may have been involved? I gather Kristin played some sort of role. Yeah, Yeah. Yeah. Are you aware of anyone else,
Mr. Shin? Uh, I wasn’t expecting you, uh, come in. I’m assuming this is about basic black. Actually, no. I was passing your door and thought I’d stop in and see how you and your family are doing, doing. That’s very kind of you. Such a horrible ordeal with Clyde Weston last night, right? Especially for your mother.
What a dreadful thing to have happen on her wedding day and Well, now that Gabby and I are engaged, I have to admit that every time I hear a nightmare wedding scenario, I break into a cold sweat . Especially now that we’ve learned that Gabby’s dead husband, Stephan, is alive. So EJ and Stephan were here to announce that they’re petitioning to have my shares returned to Stephan.
Can you believe it? Hmm. Well, to be fair, they were Stephan’s shares to begin with, right? I mean, you only had them because you were his widow, which it turns out now you’re not. Okay. Whose side are. Well since we share common interest yours for the time being. Good. Good. Because if Lee’s father is able to restore your rights to vote, then he can’t unseat me.
Even if Stephan reclaims his shares, they can’t boot me a ceo. Ah, well I hope now, cuz I certainly don’t want my first day on the job to be my last. Don’t worry. Still have six votes with you and Johnny now that he’s on our. Actually what? Actually what? Well, I’m not so sure we can still count on Johnny’s boat.
Believe me, I am not worried about losing Chanel to you. They’re fooled me. Uh, hello Girlfriend who can speak for herself is actually in the room. I am just responding to his idiotic suggestion that I am jealous when the real reason that I want him out is because I am tired of your smelly naked body taking up all the room in my apartment.
Oh. Do I smell? Yes, you do smell. So go take a shower and then get out. No. Fine, fine. Okay, I’m going Just relax. Would.
He’s so infuriating. Just walking around with that arrogant little smirk and thinking he’s so adorable. Checking himself out in all the mirrors, you know, He’s just pressing your buttons. Hey, you don’t really think you have anything to be jealous of? Me and Johnny, do you? I just got through saying I’m not jealous, Weren’t you?
Okay. Okay. I will admit that I. I have been a little bit thrown off, but it took you weeks to decide which one of us you wanted to be with, John or me, and now it seems like you’re totally fine with him staying here for God knows how long, laying on the couch in his teeny tiny little baby underwear. So I don’t know.
Do I have a reason to be jealous? You tell me. Dupree
Nancy. Ma’am, Mr. Weston’s not allowed any visitors. It’s all right. I, I spoke to, um, Commissioner Hernandez and he said it would be all right. I’m not gonna stay long.
I just wanna know one thing. Pride was anything between. Ever real? Did you ever really love me?
Well, I told you I loved you, Nancy, time and again.
Yes, you did.
And I don’t know why I, uh, even care now, except I thought it might help me to better understand why I got involved with you in the first place. You do anything that helps you. The thing is, and I, I didn’t really see it at the time, but I, I was really messed up after losing Craig. I, I just needed somebody, anybody hate me, feel desirable and there you were.
And crying, even after you were arrested for possessing Abigail’s jewelry, I still believed your lies. That’s how much, that’s how much I needed you and how the very word needy makes me cringed. Yeah, I get that.
Now I just have a one question, since I know the truth. Fire away. You killed Abigail Damira and you tried to kill Sonus.
Clay. Would I have been next? What do I need to do? You need to let go of your anger. You guilt Cause there’s only one person responsible for what happened. And that’s Clyde Weston. But I knew he was on parole. I should have been more careful. I should have protected you. I lived in so much terror after everything that Ben Weston did to me was always looking over my shoulder, everywhere I went.
And I didn’t want that. There’s no way to live. Neither is this. You’re right, it’s not. You almost died last night. Is that what you want? Maybe. Cause I could with you honey. It’s not your choice to make. Oh, maybe it should be. I don’t how to go on,
Don’t I? Can you have to.
It was quite a shock to learn that Stephan is still. I understand he claims he still has feelings for you. That’s what he said. Yes. So you saw him? I did. And it was surreal. He also doesn’t wanna believe that there’s no hope for us. Hmm. Are you quite certain of that? He is. Fascinating, charismatic man from a prominent family.
Hmm. While I already have a fascinating charismatic man whom I love with my whole heart, and even if I wasn’t in a relationship with Brady, I have a hard time going back to Stefan after he cheated on me with Gabby. Now, I’m pretty sure that that’s not what you wanted to hear, but if you’re thinking that I can keep Stephan away from Gabby, then.
That’s not gonna happen, . Well, thank you for your candor. Well, I’ve taken up enough of your time. Best wishes to your mother and you and Brady, and you and Gabby.
Anybody working with Dr. Off?
Man,
it’s all so hazy.
Finally, it seems those stock shares are officially yours for the taking. Mm. Let’s go retrieve them from Gary, Shall we?
I wish I could have seen E j’s face. I mean, thinking that you and his renegade son had done the nasty. Yes. Well, it was very satisfying to be hold, let me tell you. And then EJ promptly kicked me out of the mansion, no surprise there. And Johnny decided to come with me just to stick it through his father.
So we went to the Salem in, spent the night. He slept on the floor. Oh really? Instead of his four poster king size bed with the 2000 Fred count sheets. Yep. No posters, no sheets, but um, you know, we’re still on good terms. The truth is, when I kicked him out, he felt really bad and I. I actually missed him.
Great. Fantastic. Go. Go find him. Go wrap your arms and everything else around him and then tell him that you’ve changed your mind, that you actually do wanna sleep with him. Are we seriously doing this again? You know, I’m committed to you. I sometimes have my doubts. Ally, come off. Come on. What? When you finally chose me over, Johnny, you admitted that you still had feelings for him.
Yeah. And I also admitted that my feelings for you were deeper. I made my choice and I’m not looking back, but it’s difficult for me when it seems like you don’t trust me. Okay? I am washed and smelling sweet. Oh God. You ever wear clothes? Donnie, would you please stop torturing your sister? What? I’m not torturing my lovely and loyal sister.
I’m simply obeying her orders to get the hell out of her apartment. So I’m gonna go put my clothes on and leave, but, But where will you. I don’t know. I’ll figure it out and, and thank you for your hospitality.
Hey Johnny. Hey yourself. But you still haven’t found a place to stay. Uh, yeah, I was staying at my sisters for a couple days, but, uh, I think I overstay my welcome. So, yeah, it’s not very sisterly. Yeah. Well, I think you know my family well enough by now to know that we are, um, complicated. Hmm, that’s true. So where are you gonna go now?
I don’t know. I guess I should probably find an apartment, get a job. In a life, um, not, not necessarily in that order, but
why don’t you just start by coming back to the Salem. End with me.
Morning. Hi, um, I missed you last night. I stayed at Res. Thank you far giving me some time. No thanks. Necessary. I know it’s a lot for you to process getting engaged and then finding out that same day that your husband’s back from the dead. I know it must not be easy for you either. Lee, you can be patient.
Gabby, you’re worth it. I still love you. I still want to marry you and I’m hoping you feel the same way.
Stephan.
Oh, you here to take back your, uh, stock shares? What’s this? Oh, you didn’t hear Stephan and uh, ej. They’re teaming up to O me as ceo. No, I didn’t hear, I had no idea. Who’s your brother? You know, I’m sure he wouldn’t wanna miss a minute of. He’s taking care of some paperwork. There’s something I wanted to say to you before why I’ve had some time to think since our last meeting.
Things are a little more clear in my mind, something I need to say to you.
Well, you know, I never claimed to be one of the good guys. , but I swear I wanted to be a better man for you, and I want you to know you’re a special person. In fact, since I’ve been lying here in the hospital, you’re the one I think of most, how I hurt you,
how I wished I.
I wonder,
is there any way you could forgive me?
You gotta go on living.
I mean, what would’ve happened to our kids if they’d lost both their mother and their father? Oh my.
I know. You’re suffer. But please try to remember all. You have to be grateful for all you have to live for, especially our precious Thomas and Charlotte
and all of the memories that you have of us.
I wish we could have made.
But every day, every hour, every second that I spent loving you is more precious to me than if I had lived a hundred years without you.
The greatest gift that you could give to me is to live your life. Define joy again. To find love again. No, there is never gonna be anyone else. There’s only you. You might feel that way right now, but you won’t forever. And if you won’t move on for yourself, then do it for me. So you want me to come back and stay at the end with you?
On what terms? Do we have to put a label on it? ? Is there an it to label? You’re pretty definite about me leaving, so, yeah. Well, maybe I was a little hasty. I don’t know. Just it feels like faith that I just ran hand you now. So you wanna come up and put your bag down upstairs? Huh? Come on. What do you see?
What is it? Stephan? What do you remember? My feelings for Chloe? Chloe doesn’t want you. She will. Once I remind her what we were to each other, Chloe’s in a serious relationship. She’s with Brady now. I’m aware of that, but I’m not giving up on her. So bottom line, Gabby, it would be wise for you to move on with your life, just like I intend to move on with mine and to that.
I will be filing divorce proceedings as soon as possible. Well, it’s official. The securities have been transferred back to Stephen Zane. I should have been informed of this. Consider this your official notice, Gabby, the stock certificates, please. Now, ooh,
you can’t do this. Most shares belong to Gabby. Now, the law disagrees.
You’re enjoying every minute of this, aren’t you? I enjoy when things are ReSTOR to that proper place. You know? Just because I don’t have a single share after me stock doesn’t mean I’m not ceo. I am ceo, dammit, not long. If it were up to me, I’d throw you both out of. The guy’s in charges her call. I have no idea what has happened to you, Stephan, but you and your brother need to get the hell out my office.
Goodbye.
My mama says that you should never go to bed mad, and we’ve done that for the past two nights now. Ever since we had that stupid fight about your brother. Yeah. It always comes back to him, doesn’t it? Look, I know I made things difficult when I was choosing between you and Johnny, but you No, we, we have to get past that.
Either you trust me or you don’t. It’s Johnny that I don’t trust. He’s not, he’s over me. Okay. He’s he’s moved on. Right, But Ava dumped him. Yeah, but he was really into her. So doesn’t that mean that he’s over.
Allie, look at me. I don’t want him. I want you. And if words can’t prove that to you, then maybe this will,
if you’re sure. Yes, I am. Alright. Mm-hmm. . Oh, just who I was looking for. Look, dad, if you’re here to order me to come home. Uh, the answer’s still no. So if you’ll excuse us. What if I asked both of you back?
Climb what you did to me pales in comparison to, Oh my God, you killed an innocent young woman, the mother of two small children, not to mention what you did to sunny. He won’t forgiveness. You need to ask it from them, from their families, from Abigail’s family, from Sunny and his.
But I will pray for you, Christ,
Everyone deserves at least that. I appreciate that.
Goodbye.
What’s the catch? No catch. Truly look, son, I don’t know if you heard what happened with Clyde Weston last night. I did. Of course you did. Everyone’s heard by now. Anyway, it made me realize how important family is to me. I understand. I’ve hurt you deeply, Johnny, and I need to make amends. I’ve pushed far too many people away in this life and that stops now.
Your Uncle Chad and I have reconciled. I’ve had a chance to get to know your Uncle Stephan, and now I’m determined not to let any more time pass being estranged from my son, whom I truly. And so I’m asking you to come back to the house where you belong. What about Ava? Well, she’s invited as well. As I said, Why?
Yeah, Why this sudden change of heart? Consider it to me a culpa for my unfair conclusions about your mental. So well, how could I turn down such a gracious apology? Evidently, you weren’t hallucinating seeing Jake. You were actually seeing Steph and you were to blame for any understandable confusion. Ava, we do Mirrors owe you on a number of grounds.
Let me start making it up to you. Please come back to the house. My doors are open for the both of you.
Okay. Would you at least consider it?
I will, but But I’m not gonna speak for both of us. Yeah, we’ll talk about it.
How could I think of ever loving someone else when you still have my heart?
Just because you give your heart to somebody else doesn’t mean you have to stop loving me. I know you never will. Just like I will never stop loving you, nor are children
used to tell me how much of me you saw in Charlotte and Thomas doesn’t that. Did I live on in them?
It does Tell me how. Be specific.
Wow.
You live on in Charlotte’s kindness
and in her sense of humor
and in Thomas’s endless curiosity and how he always marched to feet of his own drill.
Ridge: You know, I hate asking you this, but put yourself in my shoes. I had people from child services come to my dad’s house, question my son, my grandson. Took everything in me not to lose it.
And you’ve been saying
for a very long time thomas
isn’t fit to raise a family. You don’t think that douglas is safe with him.
Thomas: Dad, she did it.
Ridge: Just please be honest with me. Just tell me. Did you do this? Did you call cps on my son?
[ Birds squawking and waves
Steffy: Mom?
Taylor: Hey, sweetie. How was your meeting?
Steffy: Uh, good, good. Paris and zende are really stepping it up. Finn stopped by.
Taylor: That’s very sweet of him.
Steffy: What is it? What’s wrong?
Taylor: I’m just– I’m just processing.
Steffy: Mom, you can talk to me.
Taylor: You know, I– I– I love your father so much, you know? He knows it, and you and thomas know. Even brooke knows, but–
Steffy: Dad loves you. He flat out told me.
Taylor: Yeah. Yeah, I’m just, um… I’m tired of the back-and-forth and the mixed signals. It feels like…
[ Steffy sighs ] Feels like history is repeating itself, and I did not come back to L.A. For this.
Steffy: Mom, where’s this coming from?
Taylor: Oh, I’ve been thinking about it a lot. I’ve been watching it play out in real time.
Steffy: I’m not–
Taylor: Sorry.
Steffy: I’m not following.
Taylor: I– I– I– I have just been hit with some common sense this week. Everything regarding ridge and brooke and where I fit in and… you know, I told your dad today that it feels like it’s a– it’s a karmic lesson or something. Me– me waiting for him to realize that brooke doesn’t make him happy. So he can choose us only to watch him go back to brooke’S. I know how this story ends.
Steffy: It’s not gonna happen. It’s not gonna happen. Dad’s at the end of his patience with brooke. Their marriage is not gonna last, I’m telling you.
Taylor: I am not a consolation prize.
> Steffy: I get that. But, I see you two together. You’re incredible, mom, and it’s not because brooke is terrible. It’s because dad is in love with you and that’s what drives brooke crazy.
Taylor: It doesn’t matter.
Steffy: Fine. If you want to give up, I’ll respect that. But don’t give up because of brooke. I’m telling you, you and dad are wonderful together.
Taylor: Yeah, we really are. We are wonderful together. And he’s married to brooke.
Brooke: You’re asking me if I called cps?
Ridge: Listen, I don’t think you’d do anything like that, but you mentioned that you would if–
Brooke: Ridge, it wasn’t me.
Ridge: It wasn’t you? Okay.
Brooke: Look, I– I understand. You had to ask. But the important thing is that douglas is safe.
Ridge: And– and he is safe. He’s always been safe, and this– this wasn’t– this wasn’t fair to thomas at all. I mean, nothing’s gonna happen here. All right?
Brooke: Okay.
Ridge: There’s a lot of things going on. I’ll call you later.
[ Beep ] Brooke said she didn’t do it.
Thomas: I’m sure that’s what she said.
Ridge: Thomas, come on.
Thomas: Look, I– I know you want to defend your wife, but I mean, do you actually believe that that’s true? We really had our hands full with our two-year-old.
Taylor: I– I hear– I hear what you’re saying. But, honey, I– I’ve been on this marriage-go-round for decades. I want to get off.
Steffy: Mom, I know you’re devastated, but you can’t give up. You’ve been in other relationships. Has anyone made you feel the way dad does?
Taylor: No. It hasn’t always been a good thing, you know?
Steffy: Well, I think you and dad are meant to be, and i don’t care if brooke talks about destiny. You’re his true love. You are.
Taylor: X marks the spot.
Steffy: Exactly. When dad proposed to you?
Taylor: Yeah. The boat, the deserted island, the treasure hunt.
Steffy: The treasure hunt, yeah, I know. It’s, like, so dad.
Taylor: So, your dad.
[ Steffy chuckles ] With an x in the sand. Found the ring in a treasure box. Hmm. He told me that he wanted to marry me and that he wouldn’t take no…
Both: For an answer.
Taylor: He said that I was the most important woman in his life. The only woman. It was like a fairy tale.
Steffy: It was.
Taylor: There was no happily ever after. Steffy, I’ve been in love with your father for over 30 years. And so much has happened, but I’m the other woman. I know I am on the wrong side of history on this one. Brooke is married to your father. I am not the homewrecker here. That is her karma. It is not mine.
Liam: Sorry I ran off like that. It’s, you know, my dad. When he says “work comes first,” you know, it’s, uh… oh, sorry. Thought– I thought hope was in here. She go down to the cabin?
Brooke: I’m not sure.
Liam: You okay?
Brooke: Um, yeah. I– I don’t want to get into it.
Liam: Yeah, I– I don’t want to pry, but I do care about ya, and, uh, you don’t seem okay.
Brooke: It’s just I have a lot on my mind, a lot I’m trying to process.
Liam: With ridge?
Brooke: Yeah. Ridge. Thomas.
Liam: Is this about the whole thomas/knife thing? Damn it, I wish we could just go over to the house, grab douglas, and get him the hell out of there, like, right now.
Brooke: Me too.
Thomas: Look, dad, I– I know you’re in a tough place and you want to believe brooke, but, come on, you’re not actually buying this, right?
Ridge: She said she didn’t call cps, and I believe her, yes.
Thomas: She’s lying.
Ridge: Stop! That’s my wife. She said she didn’t do it, so she didn’t do it. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be angry at you. I’m just– it’S…
Thomas: It’s all right. We’re both frustrated.
Ridge: Well, let’s be frustrated with the people who did this to us, people who are trying to tear apart out family. It’s not brooke.
Thomas: There is a way we could find out.
Ridge: What are you talking about?
Thomas: You remember walter, product development?
Ridge: Walter, yeah, sure. What does he have to do with this?
Thomas: Oh, he decided to leave fashion and work in the, uh, the social services. I mean, he– he’s a consultant for a few branches. I think one of them is child protective services, so I’m sure they record those calls. He could probably tell us who made the call.
If you have type 2 diabetes
or high blood pressure…
[ Steffy chuckles lightly ]
[ Phone ringing ]
[ Beep ]
Steffy: Hey, bill.
Bill: Hey, steffy. Uh, listen, I’m rushing to a meeting, so I’m gonna cut to the chase. I’m putting the aspen home up for sale. I know how much you love it there, so I wanted to give you the first opportunity at it.
Steffy: Oh, wow. Uh, uh, that’s very nice of you. Thank you for the offer.
Bill: Listen, nobody’s there at the moment, so if you want to go check it out, you’re welcome to do that. In fact, uh, you can use my jet. I’ll have othello set it up for you.
Steffy?
Steffy: Uh, yeah, yeah, thank you. I’ll– I’ll– I’ll get back to you, okay? Thanks.
Taylor: Who was that?
Steffy: It doesn’t– it doesn’t matter. Look, I want to continue this conversation about dad.
Taylor: About me moving on with my life. That’s great.
Steffy: Dad loves you. And you love dad. I’m not asking you to be a homewrecker. Dad and brooke’s home was wrecked long ago.
Taylor: Yeah, well, this isn’t the first time their marriage has fallen apart because of brooke’s manipulative games, and it won’t be the last. I know how this story ends. Lots of drama, tears for days, and your dad ends up with brooke.
Liam: It kind of seems like maybe something else is going on. Is there something I’m missing?
Brooke: Ridge called while you were out. He was very upset.
Liam: Oh. Okay. Why?
Brooke: Well, as you know, thomas taking douglas to live with him at eric’s has put kind of a strain on our marriage.
Liam: Yeah, hope’s been, uh, worried about that. Not gonna lie, I have been too.
Brooke: Ridge and I always work things out. My main concern is douglas. Thomas is dangerous. I mean, yes, he’s made strides to make himself a better person, but who changes that much that fast?
Liam: I agree 100%.
Brooke: Feel like he’s just a crazy man wielding a knife around his child. And ridge doesn’t understand the danger it is for douglas to be there.
Liam: Neither does hope. I just– I don’t know. I– I think, um, I think maybe they’re so invested in– in thomas being well that– that it’s clouding their judgment. I– I can’t believe that douglas has been over there for this long. I… all right, well, anyway, what– so, what– what did happen? Is it you and ridge arguing over thomas and douglas again?
Brooke: No. No, but I can understand why his anger was directed at me. Child protective services were called to go check on thomas’ treatment of douglas, and ridge is very upset.
[ Brooke sighs ]
Thomas: Thank you.
Ridge: For what?
Thomas: For calling walter.
Ridge: No, it’s a good idea. We need to figure out who made that phone call.
Thomas: Yeah.
[ Knocking at door ]
Ridge: Here we go. Walter.
Walter: Ridge forrester, hey.
Ridge: How long has it been?
Walter: Uh, since you were teaching this guy how to drive a stick. Told you not to let him learn on the porsche.
Ridge: And you were right. I miss that car.
[ Walter laughs ]
Thomas: I’m a much better driver now, thankfully. It’s good to see you.
Walter: Good to see you, both of you.
Ridge: It is good to see you.
Walter: Yeah.
Ridge: Wasn’t easy losing you at forrester.
Walter: Are you kidding? It wasn’t easy leaving.
Ridge: But you’ve got a new job now, right? Helping people. Helping children.
Walter: It’s the main department my company consults for.
Ridge: That’s great.
Walter: So, what’s going on? Your call sounded urgent.
Ridge: It– it is urgent, walter. Uh, look. Thomas just moved into my dad’s house with his son douglas, and today, two cps officers showed up to question the boy.
Walter: Really?
Ridge: I just want to make it clear that– that– that douglas is safe and he’s happy and healthy in this house, and the officers saw that right away.
Walter: That’s really great to hear. Is this why you wanted to see me?
Ridge: We wanted to see you, walter, ’cause we’d like to know who made the phone call. ‘Cause either someone was deeply misinformed or someone was trying to hurt my family or my son’s name. So we need to see who made the call. I’m jonathan lawson
Steffy: Mom, I understand that you don’t want history to repeat itself, but you and dad have been great, and dad and brooke’s marriage is barely holding on. Why give up now?
Taylor: Because I don’t like who I am right now. I’m fighting with brooke over your father.
Steffy: But he’s finally realizing who brooke really is. And he’s realizing what he has with you. You honestly believe that he’s not in love with you, really?
Taylor: No, I know– I know he is. He’s in love with me while he’s married to brooke, trying to make a decision. That is– that is brooke’s karma coming back. I’m not gonna do to her what she did to me. To us. I’ll respect the marriage. I– I just can’t do it here.
Steffy: What are you saying?
Taylor: I just need to get out of L.A. I need to go.
Steffy: What?
Taylor: I just…
Steffy: No.
Taylor: Just temporary, I promise. I just– I don’t want to be here.
Steffy: Okay. If you’re not going permanently, then… I’ll go with you. We could go to aspen.
Taylor: Aspen?
Steffy: Yes, aspen. I was just on the phone with bill. He’s selling his house. He wanted me to go check it out. So that’s where we’ll go.
Taylor: Honey, you have– you have finn. You have your kids. You have your job.
Steffy: Mom, let me worry about that.
Taylor: Honey, just, I–
Steffy: No, mom, you’ve always supported me. You’ve always been there for me. Now it’s my turn. You want to get away for a little bit? Fine. But you’re not doing this alone. I’m just never gonna stop giving up that you and dad belong together, that you’ll be happy. You’re gonna reunite.
Liam: Cps?
Brooke: Yes.
Liam: And, what, they just showed up at eric’s? Started questioning thomas and douglas?
Brooke: They did.
Liam: I– I’m– I’m so confused. What– who would– who would call cps on thomas?
Walter: Ridge, what you’re asking me–
Ridge: I wouldn’t ask you at all if it wasn’t for my family. It’s my son’s name.
Walter: I can’t play you a recording from a cps call. It’s unethical.
Ridge: All of this is unethical. I have strangers coming to my dad’s house and questioning my son like he’s a criminal, looking at douglas like he’s being abused. He’s a good father.
Walter: I don’t doubt that, but what you’re asking me–
Ridge: What I’m asking you is to try to help me. Who’s trying to tear apart my family? I want to know who made the phone call.
[ Walter sighs ]
Walter: I understand your predicament, I really do. I feel for you, but I– I can’t– I can’t give you confidential information.
Thomas: Look, hey, hey. This would be a personal favor to us. I realize that it’s stressful to you, but it’s gonna be off the record, okay? No one’s gonna find out.
Walter: I– I could lose my license, my livelihood.
Ridge: I wouldn’t let that happen.
[ Walter sighs ]
Walter: If it was anyone other than you– you have to promise me you won’t say a word to anyone about any of this, especially the person who made the phone call.
Thomas: I promise.
Ridge: No one’s ever gonna know.
Walter: Douglas?
Ridge: Douglas forrester.
Walter: It’s the wrong phone. Work phone. There.
[ Walter sighs ] Douglas forrester. I found the case. Case is closed. No findings of concern or need for follow-up. There is a voice recording of the phone call attached. Before I play it, you have to promise me both again that you won’t say a word to anyone.
Chloe: No, this is going on the expense account. With all the extra hours we’ve been putting in, newman should cover this.
Sally: Okay. Well, if you will not let me repay you and your hard work by buying you a decaf, then please let me at least thank you from the bottom of my heart for staying late tonight.
Chloe: Oh, it’s not a problem. The kids are in good hands, and I just really want to keep up this good momentum. So, speaking of, how was your meeting with nick? Tell me everything.
Sally: Everything?
Chloe: Yeah. So, does he like the direction we’re taking?
Sally: Yeah, he was positive.
Chloe: Okay, great. So, what ground did you guys cover?
Sally: It was a very constructive meeting. Nick gave me some really helpful pointers, and he, you know, uh — we saw eye to eye on just about everything. Yeah, it went better than expected.
Chloe: I mean, I am so happy to hear that. Look, I… I know I’ve said some things. I’ve heard from time to time i can be somewhat critical and, you know, a little outspoken.
Sally: Who, you?
Chloe: It’s only because you have so much potential. And I want what’s best for you and for newman media. You had to fight to stay here. And I will be damned if I’m going to let you screw it all up now. And now you have nick newman himself singing your praises. I mean, he can’t seem to get enough of you.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Chloe: What? What were you gonna say?
Sally: Nothing.
Chloe: Okay.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Chloe: But you know whatever it is, you can tell me.
Sally: We really can trust each other?
Chloe: You need a friend? Look no further.
Sally: Okay. It’s about nick. But it has nothing to do with business.
Nick: When you asked me about sally before, I told you it was none of your business, yet here you are. You followed me here just to repeat your accusations?
Adam: Well, sometimes you have to ask the question more than once to get the truth, nick.
Nick: Your ex can do whatever the hell she wants, and that does include having a business dinner with her boss.
Adam: Mm. Well, the way you two were looking at each other, I highly doubt you were discussing newman media’s profit margins.
Nick: Just letting that imagination run wild, huh?
Adam: [ Sighs ] Listen, this is ridiculous. Why do you keep avoiding the question? Why don’t you just come clean, nick, that you and sally are sleeping together? And you — you just couldn’t wait to make your move, huh?
Nick: Jealousy is not a good look for you, adam. And I advise you to tread carefully.
Adam: Nick, she’s using you.
Nick: Yeah?
Adam: Mm-hmm.
Nick: For what?
Adam: To get back at me. See, you’re the rebound guy. I broke her heart, and she went to the next newman in line. Now, you must know that, but you just decided to go along with it.
Nick: You don’t know what you’re talking about. If you think that’s what’s going on, then you don’t know me or sally very well.
Adam: Well, it’s a funny thing you haven’t denied that you’re sleeping together, so i guess that tells me everything that I need to know.
Summer: Same to you, my love. But there has got to be a better name for this.
Kyle: It is a bit of a mouthful.
Summer: Yeah, it really is. I was thinking about it on my drive home. Sorry I couldn’t leave the office with you, by the way. I got pulled into a last-minute meeting, and then I had a bunch of phone calls to catch up on —
Kyle: It’s fine. It’s fine. I want to hear all about your day later — because right now, you are needed in the bedroom.
Summer: Oh, you don’t say. Tell me more.
Kyle: I can’T. It’s a surprise.
Summer: Mm. Okay. [ Chuckles ]
Nate: I, uh, hoped that taking a walk…
[ Keys clatter ] …Would give us some time to cool off.
Elena: I’m certainly calmer now. But it hasn’t changed how I feel about what you did.
Nate: I guess it’s safe to assume you still think we need to spend some time apart.
Elena: Yeah. I think it’s for the best. I booked a room at the grand phoenix.
Nate: [ Scoffs ] For how long?
Elena: I don’t know.
Nate: I cannot believe you think moving out would be the solution to our conflict.
Elena: I didn’t say it was a solution. This is about getting some distance so that we can actually find one.
Nate: I still think it would benefit us if we stayed together and worked through this here in our home.
Elena: No. Considering how I feel… I can’t stay here with you. It would just make things worse than they already are. What happens to your body language
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Sally: Things between me and nick have taken a decidedly personal turn.
Chloe: Okay. Um, are we talking, like, fun flirtation or something more intimate?
Sally: The second thing.
Chloe: Oh. Okay, um…how intimate?
Sally: Very.
Chloe: Okay. Um…these things happen. You know, you have a couple drinks over dinner and you forget your boundaries and, you know, we all make mistakes.
Sally: Is it still a mistake if it happens twice?
Chloe: Twice. Okay. So, not like a drunken one-night stand? Okay.
Sally: Mm-hmm.
Chloe: I see.
Sally: Do you?
Chloe: Yeah. Um… yeah, I d– I — you know, I’m gonna need, like, a minute to process this. I just — I’m fine. I-I’m — I’m to– I’m totally fine. I…
Sally: Okay. Well, I would appreciate that because I could really use a friend right now.
Chloe: Yeah. What kind? Like, what kind of friend? Like, the kind that, you know, is, you know, really supportive? Or the kind that offers, like, a ton of opinions? Because I just need to know before I go into this so I don’t screw it up. So, like, how long has this been going on between you and nick?
Sally: It’s brand-new. And — and — and it’s not even something I was looking for and certainly was not expecting. It just was out of the blue. But, oh, my god, chloe, it has just been mind-blowing, like —
Chloe: Okay. Uh, you know, over-sharing. I…
Sally: Okay, look, I don’t know what it is, okay? We’re not over-analyzing it. We’re not putting a label on it. It’s just, all I know is that he’s honest and charming and
[Laughs] So funny. And he listens to what I have to say, and he respects my opinions. Oh, my god, and, chloe…
[ Chuckles ]
Chloe: No. Please don’T. Please don’T. Just don’T.
Sally: [ Sighs ] All I was gonna say that I’m genuinely happy when I’m with him.
Chloe: [ Sighs ] Look, nick is a really good guy. And he’s been your biggest champion lately. But I don’t think you’re doing yourself any favors getting involved with not only your boss, but adam’s brother.
Sally: I know, and it wasn’t something that I was looking for. It just happened.
Chloe: Happened. Yeah, I know. I-I get it. I get it. I… I know what it’s like to have a connection and then it just, you know, veers off into a completely unexpected direction. But, you know, as much as I want you to move on because it is the healthy and smart thing to do… you’re not 100% over adam, are you?
Sally: I’ll get there.
Chloe: Adam’s a lot, and it’s gonna take you a while to get him out of your system and…
[ Sighs ] Overlap? It can get really messy.
Sally: Yeah, I know. I’m aware. And nick knows exactly what I’m going through, okay? We have been very open with each other about it.
Chloe: Okay, that’s great. But I have to ask. Does adam know about nick?
Sally: Know for sure? No. But, I mean, he definitely suspects. He asked me about nick point blank.
Chloe: Okay, well, that’s not good.
Sally: [ Sighs ]
Chloe: What did you tell him?
Sally: I refused to indulge him, and I shut him down. You saw me talking with him today. It was totally civil. And it was the same when nick and I crossed paths with him at dinner tonight with chelsea.
Chloe: [ Laughing ] Oh! That sounds like an evening from hell. I mean… wow, I have never been happier to have my husband and children waiting for me at home with our perfectly boring life.
Sally: Yeah. I know. Now that I’m finally saying it out loud, yeah, it does sound a bit —
Chloe: Dangerous?
Sally: [ Sighs ]
Chloe: If adam has even the slightest hint of suspicion that you are hooking up with his brother, he’s going to find you and hound you for an answer. And if he finds out what’s really going on, we both know that he will not handle it gracefully.
Adam: Look, if you and sally are together, why don’t you just have the decency to tell me that, okay? Why are you so afraid to tell me the truth, nick?
Nick: I’m not afraid of anything. But it’s clear you are. You obviously regret ending things the way you did. But you coming here looking for a fight with me is not gonna change what happened. You need to let it go, adam. You got a lot going for you. You got that new job. There’s a lot of room for growth and recognition with jack at jabot. He really likes and respects you. Try and be happy there. But this? We’re finished.
Adam: Are you for real, nick? You think I’m just gonna crawl out of here with my tail between my legs? Not a chance — because I am just getting started.
Nate: I hate that things have come to this.
Elena: So do I.
Nate: But what I hate even more is that you cannot and will not see my plan from my perspective.
Elena: I see exactly what you’re doing. But more importantly, I see exactly who you’re becoming. Nate, you used to care about people so much that you spent all your free time volunteering at the clinic. But now it’s like you’re blinded by greed and ambition and believing that your opinion is the only one that matters. And I don’t recognize that man. It’s like you’ve — you’ve turned your back on medicine and the only thing you value is power and recognition over everything else, even your own family.
Nate: That is not true. Yes, I want to make my mark. Yes, I believe I can be the kind of leader chancellor-winters deserves. But I do not value power over the people in my life, not more than what I have with you.
Elena: I used to believe that.
Nate: Wow. You’re killing me talking like this.
Elena: It kills me to have to say it. I never thought we’d end up here. And I would do anything to help you, but you won’t even listen to me, so I don’t know how i can.
Nate: I don’t need you to save me. What I want… what I want is your love and support. The same thing I give to you is what I expect in return.
[ Sighs ] Yeah, but it seems like that’s too much to ask. So, after, uh, talking this out, I see the sense in what you’re saying.
Elena: You do?
Nate: Yeah. I think you’re right. This separation is for the best. – Bedtime!! – Bedtime.
Kyle: No peeking.
Summer: Hurry up. You’re driving me crazy.
Kyle: Ah. That’s the idea.
Summer: Mm. Mmm. Mmm! If that was the surprise, I am not complaining, but you didn’t need to go through all this fanfare.
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
Summer: Okay.
Kyle: [ Laughs ]
Summer: Well, that felt surprising. Can I see it? Oh, it’s cute!
Kyle: Uh-huh.
Summer: It’s cute. It’s, uh — it’s very wearable, although I don’t know how much use I’m gonna get out of it, considering it’s fall now. But I promise I will wear it as much as I can, despite the strange looks that I’ll get.
Kyle: Uh-huh.
Summer: Who knows? Maybe I will start a trend — straw hats in autumn. What do you think?
Kyle: Oh, you take my breath away. But I can’t believe you just bought that.
[ Laughs ]
Summer: Oh, you think i bought that ridiculous cover story that you were, what, walking through the fenmore’s sales section and you saw this off-season straw hat and just thought it would look so good on me?
Kyle: Mm-hmm. You make everything look good.
Summer: No. This isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill straw hat, is it?
Kyle: No.
Summer: It’s a — it’s a sign.
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
Summer: A clue?
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
Summer: What did my handsome husband do?
Kyle: You’ll never figure it out.
Summer: What, you… oh, you signed up harrison for those basket-weaving classes?
Kyle: Mm…think more romantic.
Summer: You want me to… fall in love… with this hat.
[ Both laugh ]
Kyle: I didn’t buy the hat on a whim, and the only straw baskets in your future will be filled with guava fruit because they grow all over where we’re headed.
Summer: We’re going somewhere?
Kyle: Uh-huh.
Summer: [ Gasps ] Oh, my god. We’re going away! Where we going?!
Kyle: To a place where the straw hat will fit right in with the tropical vibe. How does costa rica sound for a honeymoon?
Summer: Ahh! [ Laughs ] God! It sounds like the best honeymoon ever!
Kyle: Yeah!
Summer: [ Laughing ]
Adam: Well, thank you, nick, for the, uh, pep talk and the platitudes, but that’s not why I’m here. I want to know what is going on with the woman that I still love and my brother.
Nick: If sally wanted to talk about her personal life with you, she would have done that. But she obviously chose not to. She also made it clear that she doesn’t want to see that much of you. But you doing this little end around her and coming to me is just sad.
Adam: God, it is fascinating how you portray yourself as the outsider, nick, when you put yourself in the middle. See, this isn’t just about sally. It’s about you and what you are doing to me.
Nick: Oh, here we go. Cue the violins. Poor adam. Always the victim.
Adam: No, no, no. I prefer innocent bystander. Because you may not have intentionally done something to me, but you have to admit you took full advantage of my situation and you didn’t give a damn how I felt about it, nick.
Nick: I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Adam: Really? Really? ‘Cause after years of showing no interest in the family business, you’re suddenly coo? And having no interest in sally, now she’s never too far from you, having meetings in the office over dinner, in her hotel suite. I mean, nick, there are thousands of other women in this town, and who is the one woman that you went for?
Nick: Not everything is about you.
Adam: Yeah, it’s just a crazy coincidence, right? And, hey, I should ignore it because I have a new job.
Nick: I get it that you’re frustrated, but I do not appreciate you coming in here and twisting my words and everything I’m doing and making it into this weird personal vendetta that simply doesn’t exist.
Adam: No, nick, this conversation isn’t over, okay?
Nick: No, this is not a conversation because you’re not listening. You walked through that door and you already had your mind made up.
Victoria: What the hell is going on here?
Sally: I really don’t want to talk about how adam would react to that news because there really is no news to react to, okay? Nick and I are…
Chloe: Work buddies?
Sally: Not a thing. Okay? And if you wouldn’t mind, i would really rather drop the subject because I have way too much on my mind already.
Chloe: Okay. Yeah, I — you know what? You’re right. We can just cross that bridge when we come to it. But I do think we should address the most important thing.
Sally: What’s that?
Chloe: What does your heart feel?
Sally: Look, as complex and confusing as my emotions are, i know I can’t go back to adam. I refuse to let him break my heart again.
Chloe: Great. But I wasn’t talking about adam. I was talking about nick. A dental tool is round for a reason.
[ Footsteps approaching ]
Elena: I think I have everything I need for now.
Nate: It’s not like this is forever, right?
Elena: I should get going.
[ Sighs ] I love you, nate. I wish…
Nate: Yeah. Me too.
[ Door closes ]
Summer: I cannot believe you did this. I’m getting an actual honeymoon with my husband?
Kyle: Mm-hmm. You are going to love the — mnh, no, no, nope, I shouldn’T. I shouldn’t say anything.
Summer: No.
Kyle: No.
Summer: No. Come on. Tell me. I want to know what I am in for.
Kyle: Are you sure it won’t wreck the surprise?
Summer: The anticipation will only make the excitement last longer. Now, come on. Tell me about my honeymoon.
Kyle: Well, hold on to your hat ’cause I’m taking you away to paradise. And I’m not just talking about skies bluer than anything you could imagine or warm and refreshing water and food so good your taste buds will wonder why you’ve been depriving them for so long. There will be all of that and more. But at some point, while you’re wrapped in the sheets, napping in the sunshine in our luxurious room, you’ll wonder why we missed those scuba diving lessons and why we’ve so rarely danced underneath the millions of stars you can see from our private villa.
Summer: [ Chuckles ] Wow. You have painted such a vibrant picture, I can — I can practically feel the sand beneath my toes.
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
Summer: Babe, we have a company to run. Are you sure that we can actually get away?
Kyle: Have a little faith. There will never be a perfect time. We’re the bosses. But we have executives who can oversee things while we’re gone. Marchetti will keep running smoothly.
Summer: Mm. You are very persuasive. But you know what? I think I need to get a better glimpse of what’s gonna happen while we’re away.
Kyle: How about I give you a preview of our honeymoon right now?
Summer: I think it’s always smart to be proactive.
Kyle: Well, I predict your favorite memory from our trip to costa rica would be a kiss that looks a little something like this.
Summer: Mmm.
Victoria: Are you looking for me?
Adam: I actually came to see nick…but I’m leaving now. I’m sure he will bring you and sally up to speed — because i would bet good money he’s going to see her yet again tonight. Till next time, brother.
[ Door slams ]
Victoria: What is that?
Nick: Just, uh, adam doing what he does best — looking for a fight.
Victoria: I was actually referring to his comment about sally. Do you care to elaborate?
Nick: It’s nothing for you to worry about. In fact, it’s nobody’s business.
Victoria: Oh, I disagree. You and adam just made it my business.
“The young and the restless”
will continue.
Elena: [ Gasps ]
[ Sniffles ]
[ Cries ]
[ Stopper clinking ]
[ Bottle thuds ]
Nate: [ Sighs ]
[ Sighs heavily ]
Victoria: You’ve become a very strong advocate of sally, more so than I would have expected.
Nick: I am fighting for her because she deserves a position, and I’m still convinced she’s gonna do great things for newman media.
Victoria: I have my reservations about whether or not she’s the best person for the job, but I trust your judgment, which is why I gave her a chance to prove herself. I have to admit, she defended herself admirably.
Nick: Then what’s the problem?
Victoria: Well, you know, i don’t need to know any more than I already do, but what matters to me is that, regardless of the truth, adam seems to think that there’s something going on between you and sally, and he’s not happy.
Nick: You picked up on that, too, huh?
Victoria: You know what? Don’t joke about this, nick. Adam’s gonna lash out. The only question is, how bad will it be?
Sally: I don’t get your concern about nick. Don’t I deserve a nice guy?
Chloe: Of course. I think I’ve gotten to know you pretty well. And when you feel things, you feel them deeply. And when someone sees you, it means everything. Okay, look, I think you’re making a gigantic deal out of nothing, okay? It is not like that with me and nick.
Chloe: Okay. So, what if he shows up at your place and he says, “this was just a thing, and it’s over”? You’d be okay with that?
Sally: Okay, well, I don’t think that that’s how it’s gonna happen, but if this continues and things don’t work out for either of us, then we just talk about it and we call things off.
Chloe: Okay. Yeah. I mean, you just go back to the way things were before they started, and, you know, you’re adults and it’s — it’s fine.
Sally: Mm-hmm. Exactly.
Chloe: You know I’m just looking out for you, right?
Sally: I appreciate that. But I am not gonna get my heart broken.
Chloe: [ Sighs ] You know that’s something that you can never really predict.
Sally: You’re right. I mean, how could I possibly know what the future holds for me when I can barely even understand the present? I just…need time. You know? I’ll figure things out.
[ Sighs ] My skin, but better.
Nick: Don’t worry. I can handle adam.
Victoria: Well, he’s not the only person that you have to worry about. What about our father? He’s gonna have a thing or two to say once he finds out that you’re romantically involved with a woman that he wants to fire.
Nick: It’s not that big a deal.
Victoria: Well, it’s probably gonna be a big deal to summer. How do you think she’ll feel when she finds out you’re seeing someone who is hell-bent on stealing her job? And don’t you dare say all’s well that ends well.
Nick: You’re getting way ahead of yourself, alright? And whatever is or isn’t happening is not for public consumption.
Victoria: Dream on. Everything has a way of coming out eventually, whether you want it to or not.
Nick: It’s my life.
Victoria: Fine. I won’t push. No more big sister commentary.
Nick: Thank you.
Victoria: And we’re gonna table all work talk until tomorrow. I’m exhausted. I just want this day to be over.
Nick: Yeah, it makes sense, with everything that’s going on with chelsea and johnny that you’d want to get out of here early.
Victoria: You want to walk me out?
Nick: Uh, I got some things i got to take care of before I can leave.
Victoria: Alright. Don’t have too much fun.
Nick: [ Sighs ]
Victoria: And one more thing about sally.
Nick: Come on. I thought we were done with that.
Victoria: Before you take any further action, I’m asking you to consider what you’re doing very carefully. If this is some passive-aggressive attack against adam or you’re bored or you like playing with fire, just remember what you’re doing — it affects the company and the family. And that’s an absolute certainty.
[ Door closes ]
Chloe: We were about to leave. Let’s just stick to our plan. Adam, whatever it is, the answer is no.
Adam: Sally, sally, sally, I just want to talk.
Chloe: Did you not just hear what I said?
Sally: It’s okay, chloe. You can go.
Chloe: Okay, well, I’m not about to leave the two of you alone together.
Adam: Okay, well, fine. You can stay. I just — I just want a straight answer.
Sally: We have already been over this, adam.
Adam: Why — why is it so hard for you to just be honest with me? You know that this is eating away at me, and you know how i feel about you, so just tell me, please. I just need to hear the truth from you.
Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] Yes. Something happened between me and nick. I don’t know what it is, but whatever it is, you don’t get to have an opinion on it, okay? You and I broke up. I don’t owe you an explanation.
Summer: This is bliss.
Kyle: Mm.
Summer: Just the two of us. A quiet interlude before the wonderful mayhem of our vow renewal tomorrow.
[ Both laugh ]
Harrison: Daddy! I need you!
Kyle: Uh, we’re on our way, harrison!
Victoria: Hello.
Nate: Hey. You having dinner solo?
Victoria: Oh, I ordered to go. I just want to get home and put on my robe and have a little peace.
Nate: Uh, care to join me while you wait?
[ Clears throat ]
Victoria: You look like you’re not having the best night, either.
Nate: Yeah. I just, uh, needed to get out and clear my head.
Victoria: Does whatever is going on with you have to do with chancellor-winters?
Nate: It has everything to do with it.
Victoria: Oh, I see. Does that mean that you’re changing your mind about our arrangement?
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Kyle: What happened, kiddo? Was it a bad dream?
Summer: I’m gonna guess because I think I know what’s going on here. Did you have a really good dream? Like, the best kind, where everything you want happens and it all works out in the end? And then you were so happy you couldn’t fall back to sleep?
[ Laughs ]
Kyle: [ Laughs ]
Summer: I have those dreams, too. I bet it’s because of tomorrow. Are you super excited for tomorrow, too?
Harrison: I can’t wait.
Kyle: Mm. Neither can I.
Summer: I think it’s gonna be like your birthday and christmas and 4th of july and all of the best days wrapped into one and then dipped into chocolate.
Harrison: I love chocolate.
Kyle: [ Chuckles ] It’s gonna be a great day for all of us.
Summer: We just need to do one thing.
Kyle: What’s that?
Summer: A group hug.
Kyle: Ooh.
Summer: [ Chuckles ] Here.
Kyle: Come here and give us a hug, buddy. Come here. Aw!
Summer: Ohh!
Kyle: [ Chuckles ]
Nate: I’m a man of my word. Our arrangement stands.
Victoria: I’m happy to hear that.
[ Chuckles ]
Nate: Too bad elena wasn’T. She doesn’t understand my reasons, can’t see my point of view. It’s, uh, created some conflict between us.
Victoria: Well, I am sorry to hear that, but I have to say, i was a little surprised that you told her what your plan was in the first place.
Nate: I wish I hadn’T.
[ Clears throat ] But, uh, if you’re worried she’ll spill the beans, don’t be. She would never do that to me.
Victoria: You know, there will always be people who take issue with people like me. And like you and my dad, the ones who take bold and daring moves and are not afraid to see the big picture.
Nate: Mm.
Victoria: We don’t all have the vision, you know, and that’s fine.
Nate: I cannot tell you what a relief it is to talk to someone I don’t have to explain myself to.
Victoria: You know, what we do in the corporate world is just as important and valid as any other field. We create jobs. We — we pay salaries. People are clothed and they’re fed and they’re housed. Their children can go to college because of what we do. And that’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Nate: I’m not used to justifying my decisions.
Victoria: Don’t waste your time with that. Make your choices. Follow your path. Stick to your convictions. It’s the only way to not have regrets.
Adam: Well, I’m sure that was cleansing for you, seeing sally eviscerate me like that.
Chloe: You know, I don’t like seeing my friend get hurt. And, sorry, I’m not talking about you. I’m talking about sally. But I would like to make a suggestion.
Adam: Mm. I just love those.
Chloe: You did this to yourself. You pushed too hard. Your desperate pursuit made sally run in the opposite direction, and now she finally has room in her life for good things. So I — wait a minute. I guess I should really be thanking you, if I think about it. Wow. You know, well done. Keep up the good work.
I said, thank you. I’m not e we’re finally getting down to the nitty-gritty. And if that’s the case, then you owe me an answer. If I don’t tell curtis about your theory that he may be trina’s biological father, are you gonna tell him yourself? Believe it or not, portia, I don’t want to blow up your relationship with curtis. You and I may never become the best of friends, but I want curtis to be happy. So do I. Then you can see that I’m right. It’s up to you to tell curtis yourself.
[ Laughs ] Hey, y’all. Um… hey, dad.
[ Chuckles ] Oh, here for a checkup? Well, my break’s over. Um… I’ll see you later, marshall. Okay. Man, I’m not here to get checked out tonight. I’m here to help. Uh, what does that mean? It means, thanks to epiphany, I have been asked to provide some music therapy to the G.H. Patients. Right on. Uh, that’s a good idea. Maybe you can start with the patient right here in this room who’s lucky to be alive. Now, I-I-I know this is upsetting. Just let me explain, okay? No need to explain. Okay? Working side by side with you kept me going during my trial. It gave me something to focus on besides my fear of being found guilty and sent to prison. I intend on working at that gallery until you’re back on your feet. Trina, listen to me. Whoever did this to me, whoever put me in this hospital is still out there, right? And as long as I’m a potential target, I have got to close the gallery. What? It’s just not safe there right now. Not for me and… not for you. I-I never said I wanted leopold taub to be my biological father. From what I heard, leopold taub was a misogynist tyrant, and mac, who raised me as if I was his own daughter, is the absolute best. So I think if mac were your dad, that would be a huge step up for you. Okay. Listen, I’ve always lived life on my own terms — no strings, no expectations. So let’s just say that the last thing I need is having a cop for a dad. What does mac’s job have to do with anything? I think it has to do with everything. So you’re behind society setups? I’m doomed, I tell you, destined to rot in a federally funded super-max. Okay, wait, wait. Calm down, spinelli. Everyone knows that you are prone to exaggeration. So what, you used your cyber skills to create a matchmaking service. There’s nothing illegal about that. Except when there is. Don’t you see? My one and only child is gonna grow up seeing daddy on visitation days. And trust me when I tell you, orange is not my color. Okay, no, no, no. Stop, stop, stop. Stop, stop. Please. Tell me everything, and just start from the beginning. Before or after I violated the computer fraud and abuse act? I asked you a question, michael. What do you care what happens to dex? Because he was on the scene either before or after all three attacks. And your point is? Look, we both know what you’d do to someone you suspected of targeting your friends and family. As you can see by my tools, I have options. You can answer my questions and we can proceed the easy way. Or you can play tough guy, keep evading, and we can do it the hard way. Really makes no difference to me. Sooner or later, you’re gonna start talking.
Okay, to be clear, I’m not taking sides here, but I do know a little bit about what it’s like to come from a family that you need to live up to — or live down, one of the two. You see? I’m not the only one who’s leery about family. Look, I-I assume you’re talking about the quartermaines. I know they treated you unfairly, but aren’t you still guided by the memory of your father? Sure. And other things. Okay, we’re gonna circle back to the other things later. My point is, if you give mac a chance, I promise, cody, you will not regret it.
[ Chuckles ] I take it there are no updates on diane miller. She’s still in surgery. Mac, you’ve been here for hours. Come home with me. I can’t do that. Okay. Well, then how can I help you? If you really want to help… anything. Yes. Tell me what happened after I got the call about the attack on diane and left you at the metro court with cody bell. I have a better idea. Come on. What exactly am i supposed to tell curtis? That, according to you, he may be trina’s biological father? Curtis asked me that question years ago. And what did you tell him? I told him, no, he wasn’T. And you know that for a fact? What I know for a fact is that curtis and i wouldn’t be the only ones affected by such a thing. Trina is marcus’ whole world. I realize that. Do you really? Because when things were truly bleak with marcus, the thought of trina is the only thing that kept him going. And trina adores him. You remember how badly she was grieving when she thought that he had been killed. I will not turn their world upside down because you — you keep inserting yourself into my life. Into curtis’ life, when he’s made it very clear that you have a minimal role in his. Curtis: Wow. Look at that. Good as new. Mm-hmm. Even better. Them punks who tried to steal it from me did me a favor. Leon purdee — he fixed it up some kind of good. Look how she shine. And wait till you hear how she sound. Sweeter than tupelo, mississippi, honey.
[ Chuckles ] Um, dad, are we still talking about the clarinet? Or you talking about epiphany? Man, I barely get to see that woman, alright? She — she busy studying for them mcats. I don’t know. The way she was smiling when y’all walked in, I don’t think epiphany’s ever too busy for you, dad. Alright, what about you? Mm-hmm. Uh, what about me? I figured by now you and portia would have set a wedding date. What’s the hiccup?
[ Exhales deeply ] Hmm? My dad has taught me to stand up to bullies, and my mom has never been afraid to do the right thing, no matter the cost. That is very commendable. But we’re not talking about a schoolyard bully here. We’re talking about a killer. And I could never live with myself if something happened to you. I understand there’s a dangerous person out there. But I carry pepper spray with me, always. I never miss my classes at pcu. Why does the gallery have to be any different? Oh! I forgot to tell you the exciting part. I helped you get a different internship. What internship? Only the most prestigious one offered by the port charles museum of fine art. The murphy-katz foundation fellowship? Mm-hmm. At the chuck? I was too late to apply. I couldn’t have gotten it this year. Well, this letter says differently. Frank, you go ahead and go take a break. You telling me I can’t protect my own family now? My — my problem’s with how you’re protecting your family. You’ve made it clear, michael, how many times, you don’t want me in your life. Unless you’re rethinking that. Then we can talk. I figured. But make no mistake the kind of father you’re gonna be taking back. He’s the kind of guy who’s gonna make sure his family’s safe, no matter what you think. I’m gonna make mistakes. You don’t have to agree with everything I say, but I am who I am, and I’m gonna do what I’ve always done. And that’s make sure that you, willow, your kids, your mom are safe! And I’m gonna make sure… …that nobody that I care about again… is left to bleed. And I’m sorry. I don’t give a damn if that offends your delicate sensibilities.
You and I have clearly led very different lives. Because in my experience, when someone promises you something that is absolutely guaranteed, that just means you’re gonna be disappointed — every single time.
[ Cellphone chimes ] Let me guess. The hospital needs you? Something like that. I got to go. Um, hang in there. I understand. Sometimes family can be a pain.
[ Scoffs ] Oh, austin? Hi. Uh, we know it’s late, and we don’t want to wake up the kids. Is this a bad time? I think that depends who you ask. Excuse me. Hey. Um, you — hey, maxie. We just want — uh… oh, you’re here.
[ Door closes ] Okay, now that I know that you’re not exaggerating and you might be in real trouble, can you please back it up and just walk me through it? You — you — you may understand this better than anyone. You know, ellie and i had just parted ways when jason was killed. Right. And I’m self-aware enough to know that I’m — I’m quirky. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. But to lose… two of my guiding lights in such a short span… I was lost. And lonely. And so those dating websites and apps that I had mocked when I was with ellie, I suddenly fell prey to. But no one that I met was ever… quite the right fit?
[ Sighs ] So few people have actually read stephen hawking or a wordsworth poem. Oh! [ Chuckles ] Shocking. A-a true connection, devoutly to be wished, is incredibly rare.
[ Sighs ] Yeah, I-I know. Dante and I know how incredibly lucky we are that we have found each other. Yeah. Alas, I have not had that same good luck. Um… so I built a better… mousetrap [Chuckles] If you will. I wrote an algorithm… that takes a subject’s personal data and transforms it into a unique, completely objective profile and then matches them with their mathematically perfect fit. Okay, I-I may be lost here, but this sounds like an amazing matchmaking service. Yes, my invention might be worthy of a nobel prize for love. If only… if only what? How are you breaking any laws?
[ Sighs ] I realized that in order to find someone’s perfect match, I needed to cast a wider net of possible matches. Like, what good would it be if someone’s perfect match wasn’t a member of society setups? So in order for this to work, I had to have access to the digital footprint of the lovelorn… …all over the world. Wait. What are you talking about? Are you saying that you learned how to hack everyone? I’m equally proud and somewhat horrified by my invention, which I call cupid’s arrow. The program can penetrate every password, every firewall so that I can learn all the aspects of someone’s life, right? Mm-hmm. So, I mean, not — not just their favorite color and, yes, their social security number and bank account, but… what kind of ice cream they prefer, right, what teams they root for, are they online at 3:00 A.M. I mean, literally every aspect of someone’s life. Yeah. Wow. Spinelli… you’re screwed. Portia and I, well, we hit a few speed bumps on the way to the altar. Boy, I hope you’re not considering letting that girl go. Of course not, dad. It’s — it’s just that, um… well, technically, uh, jordan and I are still married. What?! How is that possible? There was a mix-up with the divorce papers, so they never got filed. God. Once it’s worked out, we’ll b– dad, I got to go, but good luck with the music therapy.
[ Sighs ] Is everything okay? I don’t know. You tell me. “The port charles museum of fine art is pleased to offer you a murphy-katz foundation fellowship for fall semester at pcu.” I don’t know how to thank you.
[ Laughs ] It was my pleasure. It was my honor. But, you know, it, um, wasn’t originally my idea. Curtis is the one who set all of this in motion.
[ Knock on door ][ Door opens ] He is the one you should thank. I didn’t do this. Let me go. Please.
[ Knock on door ]
[ Groaning ] Let me guess. Our guest wants an upgrade. More like an early checkout. He’s not going anywhere. So what do you think? Time for a break? I could use some fresh air. Good. You’re not going to protect anyone by finding a-a convenient scapegoat, some unlucky guy you can blame based on the flimsiest of circumstantial evidence. You’ll feel like a hero, right, showing the world that you’re willing to throw your associates to the wolves. But that does not make you right. Also doesn’t make me wrong. So, unless you — you know something I don’T. Why do you think dex is innocent, michael? Suffering from sinus congestion,especially at night? Try vicks sinex. Unlike most sinus treatments it provides instant relief that lasts up to 12 hours. Vicks sinex contains a powerful decongestant that targets congestion at the source. It relieves nasal congestion and soothes sinus pressure by reducing swelling in the sinuses. For instant relief that lasts up to 12 hours try vicks sinex. From vicks trusted relief for over 125 years.
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regions bank – embrace the if in life I know there’s conflicting informationabout dupuytren’s contracture. I thought I couldn’t get treatment yet? Well, people may think that their contracture has to be severe to be treated, but it doesn’T. If you can’t lay your hand flat on the table, talk to a hand specialist. But what i f I don’twant surgery? Well, then you should find a hand specialist certified to offer nonsurgical treatments. What’s the next step? Visit findahandspecialist.Com today to get started. Me? No. Absolutely not. This is not an ambush. I just thought a visit with maxie would take your mind off the investigation. I was just leaving anyways. That is, of course, unless the chief of detectives still considers me a suspect. No? Okay. Cody, wait. Uh… mac, you asked me what happened after you left the metro court and I was still there with cody. Well, the truth is, we talked. Okay. Okay, I’m listening. This is your chance, cody. Man up. Okay, fine. Um… when I found out you were asking questions about me, I assumed it was because you were trying to nail me for attacking ava jerome. But then, thanks to your wife — please call me felicia. Thanks to felicia… I realized you were asking questions because you used to be involved with dominique stanton, who’s my mother. And you wanted to know if… if you’re my son. Dr. Gatlin-holt. Amy, hi. What are you doing here? I didn’t see your name on the work schedule. Right, I’m — I’m covering for somebody. I forget who. Excuse me. Mason, you don’t get to summon me like this. I don’t work for you. Easy, cuz. You’re right. You don’t work for me. But we got the same employer, remember? Yeah, I quit that. That’s the thing about a family business. You don’t get to quit. And tonight, it’s your turn to do some heavy lifting. Have you asked yourself what happens if you say nothing? Things will go on as they have been. That’s wishful thinking.
[ Sighs ] Curtis doesn’t just share a home with you. He loves you and your daughter. Which means that nothing has to change. And have you asked yourself what happens if curtis finds a reason to suspect that trina’s his daughter, too? Sure, you don’t have to answer my questions, but you won’t have that luxury with curtis. I know from my own experience how curtis deals with secrets and lies. And I’m telling you, don’t repeat my mistakes. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but one day, this will come back to haunt you. Stay out of my business, jordan. I’m gonna handle my life my way. Jordan: Portia? I can’t predict what will happen if you come clean with curtis. But I know for sure how it’ll go if he finds out on his own. Did you tell her about the fellowship? I did. I couldn’t wait. I needed something to lift her spirits after telling her that I’m closing the gallery. I don’t know what to say except thank you. Well, like I said, it was a team effort. Oh. My mom has never told me that you were into art before. I’m more into keeping you safe. What does that mean? Well, it means that, um, ava and I had a conversation about the gallery and how it lacks proper security. But such is not the case at the chuck. Do you mind if curtis and i step outside for a talk? Yeah. Of course.
[ Door closes ] Hey, trina. What’s up? I appreciate the opportunity, but I can’t accept the fellowship. I barely know dex. But I’ve seen the way he acts around you. Yeah? How’s that, michael? Like a dog… oh, like a dog, right. …Who’s been in a shelter for too long and finally found a home that makes him eager to please you. So killing your cousin brando makes no sense. Yeah, well, you know, I don’t know. I mean, look, there’s been a few people that I’ve done really good things for, and they’ve turned their back on me. So we’ll just see how this shakes out. What does that mean? I want the guy with the hook! That’s it! That’s exactly who you want, the guy with the hook, not some wannabe who was willing to deck me because I was talking back to the boss. Look, what if you’re targeting dex and that leaves the real killer out there with a free pass and someone else from the family that you claim to love is next on his list?
Setups down now before it’s too late. No, I — I know that’s the right thing to do, but — but what? There is no “but.” But my program actually works. I mean, you should see some of the testimonials that come across zelda’s desk. Okay. Yes. My desk. Mm-hmm. Zelda’s just a figurehead. That’s not even her real name. Anyway, people, they — they are grateful. They’re — they’re happy and they’re satisfied romantically and in every other way because of me. Is the money that good? Well, yes. But it’s not just that. It — I feel like in some small way, I’m helping to change the world for the better. Okay, well, why don’t you tell that to britt westbourne and her string of losers? O-okay, that — that was an earlier version, a beta version. I’ve refined the program. Oh, you have? So you’re saying that britt’s perfect match is cody? Mac: It took me a while to accept the possibility that you could be my son. But I’m not afraid of it anymore. But it sounds like you are. Why is that? Who says I’m afraid? I’ve been around long enough to recognize when someone is hiding something. Oh, come on, mac. You can’t seriously think cody is some sort of serial killer. I’m not accusing him of having a hook up his sleeve. But you are a card player, right? Who told you that? Yeah. Okay. Yeah. I mean, if the stakes are high enough, I’ll play, yes. What are you playing for now? Yeah, okay, I think I’ve had enough of this. You could do a lot worse than be a member of this family. Ask maxie. Eh, they’re alright. No, I’m kidding. My family is the best. And there are even more of us. So what have you got to lose by finding out? But when this is over, I’m done. Do you understand? Done is done. All my debts will have been repaid. It’s cute that you think it works like that.
[ Chuckles ] Amy: Dr. Gatlin-holt? Showtime, buddy boy. Hello, sir. Amy, let’s get this gentleman an exam room, please. Okay. I’ll call for an orderly. Uh, you know what? Um… I’ll — I’ll take care of it myself. If you say so. I do. Can you walk? Yeah, I think I can manage. What’s your name? Gordon. Hey, gordon. Let’s go this way, okay? Hey, trina, trina, look. The murphy-katz fellowship is very prestigious. It is prestigious, but that’s not the issue. I can’t leave ava right now. The gallery needs me more than ever. Well, ava said that she was gonna close the gallery until whoever attacked her is caught. So what’s this really about?
[ Sighs ] You didn’t ask me first. That’s fair. Trina, I was trying to do something nice for you while keeping you safe. Ava realizes that the guy with the hook is still out there, and it’s not safe for either one of you. Okay, I understand that you meant well, but why didn’t you talk to me first? I am a sophomore in college. I live at the dorms. I’m not a kid. I understand that. All I could think about was you working late nights at the gallery and no one there to look out for you. I look out for me. I know you had good intentions, curtis, but you don’t get to make decisions about my life. My dad doesn’t even get to do that anymore. And you’re certainly not my dad.
[ Footsteps approach ] Jordan: How’s it going? Uh, yeah, good. I’m just going over the forensics on ava’s injuries. Do you realize how much blood she lost? About 1 1/2 liters. Yeah. So her attacker would have been covered in her blood. That would be my assumption, yes. Is this about a potential suspect? Yeah, dex heller. I thought you already questioned him. I did. And? I don’t think he’s our guy, but… there was that sound that brando said he heard right before he was stabbed. Yeah, some sort of metallic clicking. Yeah. What about it? Josslyn heard the same thing in the alley behind charlie’S.
[ Grunting ] You’re working too hard, my friend. It could be the death of you. Dex is my employee. If he’s innocent, then he’s got nothing to worry about. Sorry, boss. Josslyn’s here. Let her in. I told you he’d see me. Hey. Oh, I’m so happy you’re here. Um… I need to see dex.
Finding out I might be a part of a whole new family… …it’s a lot to take in. You know, I missed out on a lot growing up. Things that I wanted I couldn’t get. And as soon as they seemed like they were within reach, they always turned out to either be wrong or just a complete disappointment. So, [Chuckles] Yeah. I don’t know if I really want to go down that road again. Okay, look, I know I’m not completely objective here, but you could do a lot worse than being related to mac. I mean, if you are a part of this family. And I am wildly prejudiced, but I’m not sure you could do any better. I-I mean, the three of you do look pretty cozy, but still, it — but still what? What difference does knowing make? Could make all the difference in the world. So let’s find out for sure. Ava: So what’s the latest? When can I get the hell out of here?
[ Chuckles ] You’re that anxious to get home, huh? Home? Don’t even know where that is now. Well, they say that home is where the heart is. Yeah, well, for now, I would settle for a breath of fresh air and a little moonlight. I think that can be arranged, maybe even with a little jazz music thrown in. That sounds heavenly.
[ Laughs ] I don’t know what I just walked in on here. Just a difference of opinion. Curtis was trying to help me, which I appreciate. But it wasn’t his decision to make. And I understand why your daughter feels this way. But, trina, I’m not gonna apologize for wanting to keep you safe. If I overstepped my boundaries, I’m pretty sure that’s exactly what your dad would have done. When your mother and i finally tie the knot, I’m gonna be your stepdad. Honey, that comes with responsibilities. So you think dex’s army dog tags could have made that metallic rattling sound that both josslyn and brando heard? Yeah, I mean, it’s a possibility. On the other hand, josslyn is pretty positive that when dex found her and ava at the quartermaines’, he was wearing a clean white t-shirt. And if he was ava’s attacker, he would’ve been covered in her blood. What if he ditched his clothes? I thought about that. So I got people re-canvassing the quartermaine property. And I got a search warrant to, uh, check dex’s apartment. You don’t sound optimistic. Ah, the timing is off. And josslyn was pretty positive that she doesn’t think dex could have done it. Does she have proof to back that up? No. But she does have good instincts. And I think in this case, her instincts could be right. Sonny: Have a seat. So why do you want to see dex? Who is he to you? When I found ava stabbed and bleeding at the quartermaines’, I screamed for help, and dex was the first person to show up. And he said that we had to get her to the hospital and we didn’t have time to wait for an ambulance. And that is the difference that saved ava’s life. And I heard that he left the pcpd with you. Dex works for me. You know that. Well, I also know that dex was near all three of the attacks, but he’s not the person that you’re looking for. What makes you so sure? When dex came over to help me with ava, he was wearing a clean white t-shirt. Of course, when we got to G.H., We were both covered in blood. But if dex had been the attacker, he would’ve had ava’s blood on him from the start. Could’ve changed his clothes, right? I don’t think there was time. I found ava moments after she had been attacked, and dex showed up a minute later. He didn’t do it, sonny. He didn’t do it to ava, brando, or diane. Now, where were we? Right. You were gonna answer some questions.
[ Grunts ]
epiphany: Hear it’s a full moon tonight. Yeah, I bet it’s shining over spoon island, too. Oh, I doubt it. Nothing ever really shines there. Not for long, anyway.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Clarinet playing ] Well, I guess I have a lot to think about. Trina, please don’t turn down this amazing opportunity because you’re mad at me or because I tried to help you. Noted. Be honest. Did I overstep? I-I don’t — I don’t really know. I mean, you know that I like taggert. I’m not trying to take his place. I just want trina to know that she can count on me, too. Mm. As we start to build our family together.
[ Chuckles nervously ] Oh. I know from my own experience how curtis deals with secrets and lies. And I’m telling you, don’t repeat my mistakes. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but one day, this will come back to haunt you.
[ Knock on door ] Come in. Hey, uh, just wanted to let you know I’m gonna take off for the night, but I’ll have my cell handy if you need anything. There’s nothing more we can do tonight except hope that diane wakes up after surgery and can tell us something else. Mm. I’ll see you in the morning. Yeah. Good night. Come on, spinelli. T-tell me the truth. If your algorithm is so foolproof, how could it match two obviously mismatched people like britt and cody? My program is not at fault. Forgive me, dear samantha. I know cody is an old friend of dante’S. But he coerced me into matching him with britt, and I am not sure his reasons were entirely romantic. There’s only one way to answer the question of whether or not you two are father and son, but you both have to agree on it. It’s time for a dna test. Gordon, before we get started, is there anything I need to know about your medical history? Uh… you don’t have to worry about all the doctorly motions, cuz. You know what to do. Gordon, why don’t you go ahead and lay yourself back down?
[ Groaning ] Lucky you. You’re not gonna feel a thing. It’s nice of you to look out for dex. I’ll let him know next time I see him. Frank, can you drive, uh, josslyn to carly’s or her dorm or wherever she’d like to go? That’s okay. I’ll make sure that my sister gets home safe. Thanks.
[ Scoffs ] Frank: Come with me. You surprised me. It won’t happen again. Stay away from me, freak. You have a somewhat limited range of motion, and I can always call for backup. At times, I really enjoy my work. This is one.
[ Knock on door ] What’s going on? We’re in a holding pattern. I got to do some fact-checking. Stay on call. Understood.
[ Door closes ] Saved by the bell. For now, anyway. Hm. Don’t you worry. I’ll be back to finish what I started.
Sally: I always love having dinner with a colleague. Work’s really exciting right now, so there’s so much to discuss.
[ Door opens ]
[ Door closes ]
Adam: Hey there.
Chelsea: Oh. Hi.
Adam: How you doing? Listen, I’m actually glad that i into you.
Chelsea: Yeah?
Adam: I would like for you to reconsider my proposition. A little getaway with connor and me. Nothing major, just a weekend trip, and it doesn’t have to be an amusement park since that idea was clearly not working for you. And it’s not just about you. I think it would be good for the three of us. So, what do you say?
Victoria: We need to talk.
Billy: What’s wrong?
Victoria: [ Sighs ] I went home to spend some time with johnny. I-I thought that we could just hang out, that he might need some reassurance or some comforting after the news we gave him, but he’s — he won’t even look at me. He won’t eat anything. He’s completely shutting me out.
Billy: I called him. I texted him. He’s not getting back to me at all.
Victoria: He’s holed up in his room, playing video games online with his friends. He’s got the door closed. I can hear him in there…
Billy: Well —
Victoria: …Acting like nothing’s happened.
Billy: Trying to distract himself.
Victoria: Yeah, I know that’s what he’s doing, billy. He’s furious with us, and this is his way of letting off steam. But this situation with chelsea is not gonna go anywhere. He’s gonna have to deal with it sooner or later.
Billy: Did you get anything out of him at all?
Victoria: No, of course not. Nothing new, except for the fact that he wishes that we hadn’t told him that chelsea’s his biological mom. He wants nothing to do with her. And, honestly, I feel the same way.
Billy: I don’t blame you.
Victoria: And get this — the woman had the nerve to barge into my office and imply that we’re not doing enough, and her helpful suggestion is that we all work together to nudge johnny into a relationship with her.
Billy: You got to be kidding. What is wrong with that woman?
Victoria: A lot is wrong with her. The whole episode was just insidious.
Billy: I talked to her, vick. I told her that he was very upset by the news and that he needed some space. I mean, I cannot believe that she went to you and kept pushing.
Victoria: Yeah, well, she did, and it was obnoxious. I had to threaten her practically to get her to leave.
Billy: I’m sorry that you had to go through that.
Victoria: I’m starting to think that this is only the beginning. I think we made a terrible mistake.
[ Doorbell rings ]
Diane: I hope it’s not a bad time.
Jack: No, the timing is great. I just poured myself a drink. Come on in.
Diane: Okay. I come bearing gifts. Well, actually, a gift, for harrison. He broke his favorite dump truck on our playdate and I found the exact same one and I thought i would get it into his hands as soon as possible.
Jack: Well, isn’t that nice? Harrison is already upstairs in his, uh, bedtime routine with the nanny, but I’ll make sure he gets this first thing in the morning and that he knows it’s from his dee dee.
Diane: Oh, well, thank you for that.
Jack: No sweat. For what it’s worth, he was in a very chipper mood when he said good night, so I think the worst of the broken truck trauma is behind us.
Diane: [ Chuckles ] Well, that’s good.
Jack: Boy, you’ve been in a spending mood today. First the gift basket for phyllis and now this.
Diane: Could we please not talk about phyllis?
Jack: Okay. I didn’t mean to start anything, especially since phyllis has agreed to a cease-fire. Though I’m not sure it’s because of the basket, no matter how artfully arranged it was.
Diane: Well, who knows what motivates that woman? And I’ve — I’ve given up trying to figure it out.
Jack: I’m a little surprised to see you this stressed. I thought you had agreed to accept phyllis at her word that war behind her. I mean, what changed since then? Uh, everybody seemed so optimistic.
[ Cellphone pings ]
Diane: [ Sighs ] Excuse me.
[ Sighs heavily ]
Jack: Okay, it’s obvious something is going on. Talk to me. What is it?
Diane: You’re right. I — I used the gift for harrison as an excuse to — to see you.
Jack: About what?
Diane: Well, maybe offer me some of that liquid courage, and I — I just might tell you.
[ Glass clinks ]
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Billy: That really pisses me off. I mean, how could she mislead us on her intentions in that way?
Victoria: Seriously? This really surprises you, that a former professional con artist would lie to get what she wants?
Billy: I was fully convinced that the reason why she wanted us to tell johnny is that so he wouldn’t be blindsided.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] I knew it, billy. I knew that chelsea was gonna want more. I knew it in my gut, and then that’s why I asked if we could just take things slowly, to just not rush into things. That’s what I wanted, but I went against my better instinct. I went with the program, and now here we are.
Billy: Okay, I think we need to remind ourselves why we went along with chelsea’s request in the first place, and that’s because there’s a lot of people in our inner circle that know the truth about johnny. And he is old enough to understand, and it’s better that it comes from us and not a random person in a situation that can’t be controlled by us. And maybe that’s why he’s upset — because he feels everyone around him knew and he didn’T.
Victoria: Right. I know. I know. I heard the argument from chelsea. I heard it already. And it was fine in theory, but this is reality. I mean, I wish that I had been more adamant about waiting. I wish that I had just…
[ Sighs ] Because we answered questions that johnny hadn’t even asked.
Billy: Not yet, and there might be a day that he’s going to want to know where his genes came from or the fact that connor is his brother and not just his cousin.
Victoria: Billy, he may. He might.
[ Sighs ] We asked our son if he wanted to know who his biological mother was, and he said no. What if he preferred to go through the rest of his life keeping that door permanently closed? Did we ever consider that possibility?
Billy: [ Sighs ] If you’re wondering if I’m questioning our decision, yeah, I am. But all we’re trying to do is save johnny from feeling like we’re hiding something from him. Or that he was unwanted or abandoned.
Victoria: Yes, but now, instead, he just feels confused and he feels vulnerable because we forced him to face something that he explicitly did not want to. And all of it because it’s what chelsea wanted.
Chelsea: Why don’t you and connor make it a father/son trip? I’m sure he’d enjoy spending quality time with you since you parked him at the ranch with his grandparents.
Adam: I didn’t park our son, chelsea. I see him every day.
Chelsea: It wasn’t a slam, adam. You needed space from victor. I get it.
Adam: Something really is wrong, isn’t it? I’m guessing that caffeine and sugar aren’t going to help. So…how about I buy you dinner and we can talk about it?
Chelsea: No, thanks. I’m not hungry. And I don’t feel like talking. I’ve been talking a lot — all day, actually — and it doesn’t seem like anyone cares what i have to say, so…
Adam: Okay. Well, then do it for me. I could use the company, and maybe some good food will perk up your appetite.
Chelsea: I doubt that.
Adam: I would consider it a favor. I’m tired of sitting at the bar, eating alone, tired of room service. Besides, connor has been hounding me about this new console, some virtual-reality thing.
Chelsea: Yeah, he’s been nagging me about that, too.
Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, I’m a little leery about him gaming so much. It could cut into his studying time.
Chelsea: Yeah, I mean, i guess we could make it work. We just have to set strict limits. But I’m inclined to say no because a distraction like that can be a slippery slope.
Adam: Well, whatever we do, i think it’s important to present a united front.
Chelsea: Agreed.
Adam: Okay, well, tell you what — how about you come out for a bite with me and we will stick to connor, our favorite subject, and we will not venture into anything else. Promise.
Chelsea: Okay. For the sake of our son, I will join you.
Nick: Well, I got to hand it to you, sally. You managed to win over the marketing team, all those people who were calling for your head after you missed that very important meeting. And I’m just dying to know how you did that.
Sally: Mm. Simple. I was candid and up-front. I called myself out, i apologized, I took full responsibility, and then i dazzled them with my brilliant ideas and my endless charm.
Nick: Well, I have no doubt about that.
Sally: I actually learned that from you. I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that being honest felt like a nel but you have been very up-front with me since the beginning. And it was very refreshing.
[ Chuckles ] So I figured I’d give it a whirl.
Nick: Well, you nailed it.
Sally: I did, didn’t I?
Nick: Mm-hmm.
Sally: It’s been my M.O. For so long to always be working an angle.
Nick: Well, now that that’s all behind you, what is your plan for success moving forward?
Sally: I would like to change my whole approach and actually learn from my past mistakes and not just let myself fall into the same trap again and again.
Nick: Give me some specifics.
Sally: I have a tendency to be a bit impulsive. I like to take on a new challenge without really thinking things through.
Nick: You do that often?
Sally: [ Chuckles ] When I am overcome with inspiration, I have a hard time holding back.
Nick: Whereas I tend to do the exact opposite — overthink things. Sometimes it’s best, though, just to dive in, learn as you go.
Sally: Well, I guess that’s why we make a good team. You do you, I do me, and in the end, we wind up inspiring each other.
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Sally: So, I hope I’m not venturing too far afield, but I’m curious about your past.
Nick: My professional past.
Sally: Well, yeah, since we agreed to keep this dinner strictly about business.
Nick: That’s right. We did.
Sally: Tell me about new hope. I know it was a passion project for you and you poured your heart and soul into that organization. You helped create something important and did some lasting good for the community.
Nick: Was there a question coming?
[ Both laugh ]
Sally: How has it been to leave that behind for the business world?
Nick: Uh, you know, the work we do at new hope is very special. I’m proud of what we built. When I went back to newman, i left it in very capable hands. But I’m still on the board, so it’s not like I walked away forever.
Sally: Understood.
Nick: Very happy where I am right now. I needed a change.
Sally: Well, I’m glad to hear that. I hope you’re not overworking yourself, though.
Nick: No. Coming back to newman was, uh… invigorating. And no one is more surprised than I am.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Jack: You should know you needn’t bring gifts for harrison or fabricate some reason for talking to me.
Diane: Thank you for saying that. I’m still so focused on getting back into people’s good graces, I feel like I’m walking on eggshells half the time.
Jack: Okay, tell me what’s got you so wound up.
Diane: I need to know something, jack, and I need you to be honest with me. Have you abandoned the war against me, too?
Jack: Aren’t we past this?
Diane: No, no, not completely. I need to hear you say it, that — that you believe that I’ve worked hard to make amends for my mistakes, that — that I’ve changed, that — that you forgive me.
Jack: I am willing to say that I can forget the past and start a new beginning with a clean slate. And I’d like to think that would be enough.
Diane: [ Sighs ] But is it really a clean slate? You know, hit zero and reset, a — a total start-over?
Jack: The answer is yes.
Diane: [ Sighs ]
Jack: Unless what I overheard phyllis say is true, that there is something about your life in los angeles that could be your undoing.
Billy: I think it’s a waste of energy blaming chelsea. Our priority right now should be taking care of, johnny.
Victoria: Well, it’s easier to blame her or even blame myself for agreeing to it than it is to watch him suffer. I hate it.
Billy: I know. It’s the worst feeling in the world.
Victoria: I want to make it better for him, but I — I have no idea how.
Billy: Well, we’ll figure it out together. We’ll figure out a way to ease his pain.
Victoria: I think there’s a part of johnny that’s scared. I mean, the fact that we presented this to him without any warning, he thinks it’s for another reason. I know he’s not going to come out and say that he’s frightened, but I know him. He is.
Billy: Then if he’s scared that things are going to change, that his world is going to change, then we do everything we can to prove to him that it won’T. He is our son, vick. No matter what we tell him about chelsea, that’ll never change.
Victoria: I’ve told him that. And I’m going to keep telling him that. But how do I make him believe it? Not just know it and believe it, but how do I make him feel it?
Billy: I’m going to reach out to him and we’re going to hang out and we’re either going to talk about it or we’re going to not talk about it. We’ll do whatever he wants. And maybe it’s time that we have some family counseling, the three of us. Look, we can’t unring this bell.
Victoria: If only that were possible. But you’re right. We just have to keep the lines of communication open.
Billy: In the spirit of that, there is something that I should share with you.
Nick: Thank you. So, are you a chocoholic?
Sally: Yes. But not to the exclusion of anything else on this menu. The desserts here are fabulous.
Nick: Yes, they are.
Sally: You pick something, and I will just steal a bite.
Nick: Bread pudding with the bourbon sauce, two spoons, no stealing.
Sally: Perfect. Alright. My turn to ask you a question.
Sally: You just did, about my dessert preference. Sorry, but you have reached your question limit for the evening.
Nick: [ Chuckles ]
Sally: I’m kidding. Ask me anything. I am an open book.
Nick: But only about your career — because we are keeping this professional.
Sally: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
[ Footsteps approaching ]
Adam: Good evening.
Sally: Hello.
Nick: Adam. Chelsea.
Chelsea: Hi.
Adam: Well, enjoy your evening.
Sally: I don’t care what’s been said. He definitely knows.
Nick: Yeah.
Sally: Or at least suspects.
Nick: Let’s get out of here then. Let’s go get dessert somewhere else. That gelato place down the street’s really good.
Sally: And miss the bread pudding? Not on your life. Announcer: Type 2 diabetes?
Nick: Look, if this is uncomfortable for you with adam over there having dinner, let’s just get out of here.
Sally: I mean, just when i convince myself it isn’T… it is. Which is stupid because I’ve moved on.
Nick: You sure about that?
Sally: [ Chuckles ] Maybe I should try that forthright honesty I’ve been so eager to practice.
Nick: Yeah, let’s see what you got. Go for it.
Sally: I have made it clear to adam that he and I are through, that I’m focused on my work, that he hurt me, and that there is no way forward for us.
Nick: I know you told him that. And you told yourself that, too.
Sally: And yet it… this — it’s just complicated and confusing.
Nick: I mean, we better be careful. We’re getting very close to talking about non-business stuff.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Adam: Sally’s not wasting any time cozying up to the boss.
Chelsea: Whatever.
Adam: You just passed up an opportunity to take a dig at sally.
Chelsea: So?
Adam: Okay, this is not just a mood. Something is seriously wrong. What is going on, chelsea?
Chelsea: Okay, you promised we would only talk about connor.
Adam: [ Sighs ] Fine. Well, then let me try to raise your spirits by reminding you what an amazing kid he is. We both have screwed up, but he is the one thing that we have done right. And you were a hell of a mom, chelsea. I hope you hear that and you believe it because it’s true.
Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] I wish I could believe that. It feels like there’s a lot of things right with connor and I’m doing everything wrong with johnny.
Adam: Why are you bringing up johnny?
Chelsea: Earlier today, billy and victoria had a conversation with him. They told johnny I’m his biological mother.
Billy: I think you should know chelsea came by with a gift for johnny.
Victoria: She wants to buy her way in his life now?
Billy: I told her it was inappropriate and that now was not the right time.
Victoria: She thinks she’s gonna badger us into submission? Is that her plan?
Billy: Look, I get it. I know you’re upset. I was, too. But when I thought about it, I think maybe this is chelsea’s idea of an offering.
Victoria: What do you mean?
Billy: The gift. It’s a blanket. A baby blanket she had while she was pregnant with johnny.
Victoria: [ Scoffs ] She’s held onto it all these years, and now she just wants to force it on him?
Billy: Maybe she was trying to find a way to show him that he was always loved and that the decision to give up her parental rights wasn’t easy. But she did it because she knew it was best for him.
Victoria: This isn’t about chelsea and what she wants or needs, billy.
Billy: I understand that, but it’s still — she wants to let him know that he was always loved. It’s a positive message, isn’t it?
Victoria: No, I warned her not to use any subtle attempts to influence johnny. She won’t listen to me. Where do we draw the line? There it is, even from you — the lack of trust, the wondering if I’m hiding something, all because of some snarky remark from phyllis. No, I-I thought we put this subject to rest, but apparently not.
[ Glass thuds ] Will I ever get past all these doubts and suspicions?
Jack: I’d say that depends on you.
Diane: I have done everything that I can think of to prove that my intentions are good, that I — that I came back to genoa city for all the right reasons. But having to constantly defend myself about these — these never-ending innuendoes and accusations, it’s exhausting. I mean, I can’t go anywhere in this town without running into someone who wishes I’d stayed dead.
Jack: Diane, you have earned that reaction. You came back to a town where you made more than your fair share of enemies. You’re could have stayed in L.A.
Diane: No, I couldn’T. I had to come back because this is where kyle and harrison are. And you. The only people whose opinions of me I care about. The only ones who I thought accepted me. I mean, is — is there another shoe that could drop? I mean, I-I certainly don’t think so. But I live in fear that one of those enemies is going to find something that’s going to change the way that you and kyle see me, wh-whether or not it’s — it’s even true.
[ Exhales sharply ] I guess i just didn’t realize how, uh — how hard it would be to redeem myself, how long this battle would take.
[ Crying ]
Jack: I can see this has been tough on you. My advice? Take the clean slate kyle and i have offered you. Let that fortify you from here on.
Diane: Thank you. It means a lot. I appreciate you so much. You have the least reasons of anyone to make me feel worthy, believed, safe. And yet you do.
Jack: I’m glad that’s so.
Diane: Me too. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?
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Jack: When you asked for a reset, I was agreeing to a peaceful co-existence as kyle’s parents, as harrison’s grandparents, the two of us working together.
Diane: That’s all been wonderful, but —
Jack: It has. It has. I absolutely agree. But anything more than that, I… I just don’t want you misinterpreting my friendship for something else entirely.
Diane: [ Sighs ]
Billy: I am fine with setting limits, as long as we don’t give up on johnny accepting chelsea because I don’t think that’s the right thing to do.
Victoria: I’m not giving up. I made it very clear from the beginning that johnny gets to decide, and he’s made his — he’s made his wishes very clear.
Billy: Look, vick, I’m not talking about putting the two of them in a room and letting them hash it out. He’s a 13-year-old kid. He’s processing a ton of feelings right now, but they might change, okay? It’s been known to happen.
Victoria: You know, I also made it very clear to you and chelsea that johnny is the one that drives any future relationship.
Billy: What —
Victoria: And she — she agreed to the ground rules, and now she’s the one overstepping. She is the one who’s taking it too far, too much, too soon. And I thought that you and i were in agreement on this!
Billy: We are.
Victoria: Chelsea changed our lives for the good when she stepped aside as johnny’s mother, and I will always be grateful to her for that. But she doesn’t get to decide this, and she sure as hell doesn’t get to force a relationship on our son that he doesn’t want!
Adam: Why would billy and victoria decide to tell johnny that?
Chelsea: Because I persuaded them to.
Adam: But why? And why now?
Chelsea: I didn’t want him finding out down the line that his biological mom lived in the same town and everybody knew about it except him.
Adam: I can’t — I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this. This is huge. And it affects connor, too. I mean, how could you not warn me about this?
Chelsea: I didn’t know if they’d even go through with it, adam, okay? I wanted to see how it would all pan out before I came to you. And don’t worry. I didn’t talk to connor about it. I wouldn’t do that without conferring with you first.
Adam: Well, thank you for that, at least.
Chelsea: Also, I promised billy and victoria I wouldn’t tell anybody until they saw how johnny reacted.
Adam: And?
Chelsea: It seems he’s upset. He doesn’t want me in his life. At all.
Adam: [ Sighs ]
Nick: Alright, you want to talk about you and me or adam?
Sally: No. Shoptalk only. Nothing about the rest. At least, not tonight. Not now. Is that okay?
Nick: Yeah, of course. We’ll do whatever you want.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Adam: I realize how big this is for you. I had no idea that you were dealing with this. It must bring up a lot of stuff that you’ve kept buried for a long time. And I know what it took to bring johnny into this world because i was there. I know how scared you were. And how brave. Yeah, it was a complicated time. But I also know that you wanted to do what’s best for johnny. And that’s why you made the hard decision that you did.
Chelsea: Yeah.
Adam: I respected you for it then. But I also understand it’s not a choice that you make just once. You have to live with it for the rest of your life.
Chelsea: Adam, I’m not a bad person. I want to do the right thing. But it’s like I always make the wrong choice or — or — or love the wrong person or — or go down the wrong path. It’s like I’m — I’m searching for these answers, and I’ve convinced myself that I’ve found them, and then ultimately i realize that I haven’T. And I’m starting to think i never will.
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Adam: I really wish you would stop being so hard on yourself. You know, maybe you do need a fresh start somewhere away from genoa city. I mean, we both know how toxic that this place can be.
Chelsea: What about connor?
Adam: We can work something out when it comes to him.
Chelsea: What does that even mean?
Adam: I’m not gonna let you take our son away, chelsea. I’m — I’m never gonna do that. But we could come up with an arrangement. Okay, I want you to hear me when I say this. Connor needs you to be strong, healthy, and happy. You claim that you can’t find answers, but maybe you can’t find them here.
Chelsea: I can’t leave town, adam. I finally have the opportunity to potentially spend some time with johnny. You know? He just found out who I am.
Jack, I heard you come racing in. What does the matter, uh, Julie tell me, uh, is, is Doug still taking painkillers for his shoulder? What well known, not since last year. Why I found these on the floor.
Oh, well I don’t understand this because we never refilled the prescription. I think Jennifer did. Doug’s fine now and
Oh no, go ahead and tell me that Jennifer is taking painkillers again. I didn’t wanna believe her, but I think she’s right.
I swear I’m gonna make him paid it. Anyone who ever hurt you, anyone who ever even thought about hurting you, I.
I promise you. I promise you. Just a sweet girl.
Sorry. They hurt my baby.
Yeah. He’ll be with Abigail soon. Now. Chad won’t take long now. Yeah.
Are you all right? Just tell that time a bitch is bad.
Like sand through the hour, so are of,
It’s too bad he’s still kicking.
Looks like the rolls of reverse. Now, hog chap, how does it feel to be the one bleeding out in the grass this time? That is what’s called poetic justice. I’m glad I could provide that for you. Go to hell you first. Oh wait. How does it feel? Clyde? Knowing you are only moments away from damnation and there is nothing that you can do about it.
Agonizing, isn’t it? Not for me. I’m gonna relish every single second of it. We both are. When I found Abigail, she was still clean to life alone in the bedroom, who almost have felt like an eternity. Terrified every breath would be her last. Tonight. You are gonna pay back every single painful second. You hear me, Clyde?
Except in Abigail’s final moments, she was with someone that she loved. Someone that loved her. You will not be so lucky.
Ah, voicemail damnit EJ
reports are gunfire. The cemetery is where Abigail’s buried. Stay here. No way. I’m coming with you. Don’t argue. I’m. Go. I just got back to the police station. I spoke to Shawnee’s. My God. Hey jd, I gotta call you back.
Can you hear me?
Cough help.
What was that? I’m sorry. You’re gonna have to speak up. You can’t let me die. Did you hear something ej? Huh? Not a thing. I thought I did guess now. Must have been the wind. Must have been beautiful night, wouldn’t you say? So peaceful and quiet out here among the dead.
She wasn’t upstairs. She’s not in the kitchen. She’s not in the den. She’s not here. Jack, she’s not answering your phone. Well, maybe she put it on silent. Well, listen. Have you noticed any kind of change in her behavior recently? Well, yes. She’s grieving deeply over the loss of her daughter. We all are. Yes.
She’s changed. Damn. I went to voicemail. Uh, look, I need to go back and find her. I’ll go with you. No, no. Clearly you stay right here. You stayed with Doug. She might come home. All right. Thank you so much for all your help. I will let you know when I find her. Jennifer, we’re so worried about you. Was trying to call you.
Oh, sorry, I, I didn’t hear my phone. Oh, I don’t know where it is. I need to sit down. Jennifer. You all right?
Jennifer? What happened? Where have you been
when you stay with me? How you stay? You’re gonna be all right. You’re gonna make it okay?
Yeah. This is Commissioner Hernandez. I’m outside the police station right now. I need an ambulance right away.
Wish she’d bloody Hurry up. Have a Liverpool game on the dvr. I am no rush at all. Oh my God, is he? He’s alive. He’s.
Yeah, this is Detective Brady. I’m the Salem Cemetery and I got a gun check wound victim. I need, uh, medical assistance asap.
What the hell happened here? EJ as your lawyer? No, ej As your lawyer, I have to advise you not to say a word. You heard our detective mum’s the word and same goes for my brother as well. I’m sure Bell will also be representing him. Mm-hmm. I don’t need a lawyer. I have nothing to hide.
You were supposed to stay home, you said you weren’t feeling well. I wasn’t. I. Supposed to, then I spoke to Aha. Jennifer, look at me. Okay. You know that’s not possible, right? Yes, of course. I meant, I, I imagine speaking to Abigail, I was, I have just so upset that we haven’t found her killer. So I decided to see what was happening with Clyde when she, the police finally decided that Clyde is, He may have killed, couldn’t here, Jack, Like, look good.
Am I doing Just, just waiting here. So I, I decided I would drive to the police station and I, I would see what was going on. You drove in this condition. I’m, I’m, I was fine. I, I’m okay. I just started feeling a little dizzy, so I turned around and I came back. Thank, Thank God. Thank God you should have known Jack.
Please tell me did they catch him? Yes,
He murdered our daughter, Chuck. Tell me he has to answer for that. He will. The police are handling it. Jennifer, there’s something that we need to handle right now. God, what? What is it?
This.
Oh, uh, okay. Remember what I said about it being a quiet night. Looks like I spoke too soon. What’s going on? Um, two ambulances just pulled in downstairs, so it looks like my break is officially. Okay, Doctor, get out your hair. I’ll see you back home, man. Yeah.
Oh, Michael Gwen. Once I spoke to Nancy about the vanilla after shave, I realized that, that the person who stabbed son and killed my wife wasn’t Craig. It was quiet and, and I was even more convinced after Ray told me Clyde’s Allen by fell. And so you decided to take matters into your own hands? Yeah, I did.
Oh, well, I got the gun for my family safe. I intercepted Clyde at the city hall and then I took him to the cemetery to Abby’s grave, and that made him from Fess Crimes Crimes, and he did it, Sean. He did it. He killed my wife. Why? Why do I just send a message to ej? Sort of, except Abby was in his original target.
She was in the wrong place at the wrong time. So when Clyde broke into our house, he didn’t intend to kill my wife. It was after yours. What?
I don’t understand and why would Clyde want to kill Bell? Several weeks before Abby died, Clyde plan to bug at Mansion. Mansion. It must been the night he came over claiming he wanted to go into business with. From that moment on, he was keeping tabs on it. He wanted leverage to use against me to keep me quiet about how he was responsible for my shooting.
Then Clyde’s Worst fear was confirmed when he heard a conversation between you and Bell. He heard me confide in her. I still cannot believe how reckless you are. Are you put my wife in danger. What is how stupid? He didn’t like Clyde was listening. Okay, And I wanted to help. Clyde wanted to send a message.
He wanted to show how easily he could get to e. Or anyone around him. Bella was living with us at the time, so he came for her there. Oh my God. Except you weren’t there. No one was, except for Abby. She had, she found him in the hall. She started asking questions. She was brave. Um, stubborn, you know, No nonsense.
She just knew too much. I’m so sorry, Chad. I, I don’t know what to say. Okay. So you got cly to confess. So then what happened next? While I was upset, as you may have guessed, he caught me off guard, knocked the gun away starting strangling me. I, uh, I just kept thinking what he, what he had done to Abigail and I picked up the gun and ended it.
EJ had no choice. Lyde was gonna kill Chad. She’s right. If EJ having to showed up, I would be with Abby right now. Okay. I’ve heard enough for now. If I need to hang down the hospital, see if I can get some answers at. Assuming he’s still alive, may relieve. No, not yet. Need you to stay here. I just have some more questions for you.
Okay. Let me know what you find out. I love.
What’s that prescription? Painkillers, Killers. I found them here on the floor.
The label says they’re Dougs. Yes, but Doug stopped using them a year ago. Never refilled the prescription, but about a month ago, someone did. What are you saying, Julie? What are you accusing me of? Jennifer, you had an addiction to painkillers years ago. Jack. Years ago. Sweetheart, I’m not judging you. I am not.
I need you. I need you to talk to me. Jennifer, please tell me the truth.
Have you been abusing pills again?
I think I’m gonna be single.
Oh, hey. Um, why went to Gwen? I’m not sure I, uh, found her outside the police station. She was on the ground, uh, non-responsive and, um, there were tire tracks nearby. Well, someone hits her and just left. It looks like a hit and run. Yes, we would do something like that. Well, we’ll find them. Because of now we have no witnesses, so we don’t know much.
Pretty much told you everything. Oh, come wait. Just Jenna, just about to come. Poor guy mean after Abigail. I dunno what he’ll do if you lose another daughter. Should I go check on Jennifer? No. No. Just give her a minute. Okay. What do you think? I,
It’s Rafe Rafe. Hello? Did youre Clyde? No, no. Shawn has a lead, but right now we’re waiting for an. Oh, well thank you for keeping in the loop, but, uh, I’m in the middle of something right now, so if you could just jack that. That’s actually not why I’m calling. Oh, what’s wrong? Uh, I’ve got some bad news. Jack is about when.
Feeling better? Yes. Thank you. Where’s Jack? Uh, Jack had to go and he wanted me to take care of you. He had to go winter. RA called from the hospital. The hospital, Gwen was brought into the emergency room earlier this evening. Gwe. What happened? I have no idea. Jack got that call. Hung up. Ran outta here.
He must be so worried. I hope that she’s
Gwen, She’s stable. Um, she has some broken bones and possibly a concussion, but. No internal bleeding and there doesn’t seem to be any damage to any of her major organs. So for now, she doesn’t need surgery. She regained consciousness. Like may I ask her some questions? Uh, no. She won’t be giving any statements yet cuz we have her sedated.
Okay. Sarah Jack’s not here yet. Um, would you be off? I sat Mr. I know he wouldn’t want it to be alone. Yeah, of course. Cool.
Okay. Um, I’ll see if we can find, uh, trash and, and we need to make sure that your story’s first when she hears. Do you think Chad and I will be charged with anything? No. Not if I can help it. Before you go. I went to apologize for what Sean was right. I put you in danger. I never should have told you about Clyde
if Clyde, he was there for you. Bell and I, I’ll tell you what I told Sean, Okay. You had no way of knowing that Clyde was listening. How could you and yeah, I practically forced it outta you. You aren’t good at that. Bottom line is you have no reason to apologize. I just wish that we would’ve, you know, that we could have stopped Clyde before a
Yeah, me too.
Hey, I just got your message EJ talk. Lied. Yeah, and according to him, he was just trying to save Chad’s. Where’s Weston now? Tr room five. Booking doctors. They extract the bullet. Now he’s recovering. Gwen Gwen, where is she? Is she okay? She’s sedated. She’s in stable condition. I mean, she’s, she’s pretty banged up, but it looks like she’s gonna be okay.
Thank God. Thank God. Where is she? Sarah Xander are in there with her right now, and Sarah can give you a full rundown of her injuries and her recover. Thank you, Ray. Thank you. Thank you. Yeah. Yeah, Jack. There’s one more thing, but Sean found Clyde. You did? Yeah. He tried to kill Chad. Oh my God. Now AJ shot him.
It’s the best are dead. No, no. The doctor just finished patching him up.
What room, Jack? No, Uh, I don’t think you should do that right now. What room? Trash. You should just go be with Coin. That’s where you should be right now. You said she’s stable. You said she sedated. Sarah Zand are with her. I’ll ask you again what room?
Can take
damn things.
Why? Why did you do it? Why did you kill my daughter?
Just the way you like it, cold and bitter. Thank you,
Chad.
Abigail,
It was my fault.
Ej, you don’t have to. No, don’t.
I knew ply was a threat to the family, and yet I kept it to myself. I should have put a thought to him. Immediately. Chad, I failed you. I failed Abigail, your kids. I failed the family and I never forgive myself. Chad, I am very sorry, but we’ve both made mistakes. And done things that we regret and there’s no point in keeping score.
Not now. That’s very generous of you. Before we clear the board, I have to thank you. Came to my rescue night, ej, and you saved my life.
Brother.
You welcome brother.
Well, now that that’s out of the way, um, I guess I can tell you. Tell me why tonight. I didn’t do that for you. What do you mean? I just wanted to shoot him.
I don’t know what you’ve been told Mr. Deborah, but I’ve never harmed a single. On your daughter’s prairie little head. I should have done You be mad enough to admit you did. You know, I do believe it’s in my best interest not to say another word until I have an attorney present. Just fine. It’s fine by me because I, I don’t need to say myself.
When you did was a speakable evil Abigail, when she was a mother to two beautiful children. She was a wife. She was a daughter. And you stall it all away. It will haunt me and the rest of my family for the rest of my life. And I want you. To be haunted too. Whenever you close your eyes, I want you to see her.
I wanna see what you did and I hope it kills you slowly and painfully. And in your last moments when you’re dying, you won’t begin to understand a fraction of the pain that you cost us. Not a fraction bravo there Jack as a hell of performance. But you know, I think you better off. What did you say?
Let me see. Oh yeah, I can see her man. She was beautiful.
She’s not Angel Jay. That little slut cheated on my boy. No.
Hey, Gwen, it’s, it’s, I dunno if you can hear me, but I just wanted you to know your father’s on his way and until then, I’m gonna keep you. If that’s okay with you,
and I also wanted you to know that you’re gonna be right. Sarah says you’re very lucky that you and I both know that look has nothing to do with it. It’s tough as hell. One of the toughest women I’ve ever. That’s why in no time you’re gonna be up and complaining about the groty food and grumpy.
Sandra. Hey there, Alice. What’s going on? What’s she doing here? Where is he? Ah, you’re in a bit of a scuffle. Yeah. But you fought, Bly, took down several men twice your size. You’re a, at University Hospital. You were a victim of a possible hit and run. Who’s,
Hey. Sorry to interrupt. She just regained consciousness. That’s great. Hey, Glen, think you’d be up to answering a few questions? Sure. Okay, thank you. Listen, I just want you to know that I’m gonna do everything in my power to find the person that did this to you.
I should go, Jack needs me. No, no, no. Jack needs you to rest, darling. Jack needs. To take care of yourself. I’m fine, Julie. I’m fine. No, sweetheart, you’re not, Jack wasn’t around the last time that you started using painkillers, but I was.
That’s the reason we moved back into the house, Doug and me. Do you remember that? Or was to take care of you? I remember and I am grateful, but that is not what’s happening here. Jennifer Rose, you’re not fooling anybody, especially not me. You’ve been struggling. How long has it been?
A few weeks. Why didn’t you talk to. I was ashamed. You have nothing to be ashamed of. We don’t judge you. We wanna help you.
Maggie tried to help. Maggie knew about these bills? Yeah,
she, she found them in my purse. Mm-hmm.
It was, It was my accident. The bottle wasn’t full. I hadn’t taken any. She watched me throw them out. Then she took me to a meeting. Then I came back and I got them out of the trash and they took one. Then I took another in another.
Until the ball was empty.
Listen to me, Jennifer, we all love you very much
and after everything you’ve been through, I don’t presume to imagine the pain that you have been going. But I do know in this life there is nothing more tragic than when a parent loses a child, especially so son, So senselessly.
I know you’re struggling, darling. You’ve been struggling just to get through the name.
But remember, Your life is important to your life, how you live it, that’s important to all of us, and it’s especially important, those precious grandchildren of yours because with their mother gone, You, my darling, are the most important woman in their lives. They need you now. They’re gonna need. For a long, long time,
we all are.
Would you please give me a hug?
Yeah. Hey, you sure you’re ready?
My head’s finally starting to clear,
Gwen. Thank God you’re alright baby. Thank you so much for coming. Of course. Tell, tell me what happened. Yeah, we were just getting to that. So when you remember anything about tonight, Um,
I, I was, I was walking to the car park at the station. This car came speeding towards me. Oh my God, My God. Yeah. It, it didn’t swerve. It just, it happened so fast. Do you think it was,
That’s possible. I suppose. Could you see the driver?
What do you say? You get some sleep. Oh yeah. Thank you. Yes. And Julie, I am so sorry that I worried you and God, I cannot believe that I went driving in that condition that it’s just, it’s not me. You know that. I do know that.
It’s all such a blur. Well, I’m just so glad that you’re back home safe and sound. You know, you’re very lucky that you didn’t hurt yourself or anyone else. Let’s go darling.
No, I, I didn’t see the driver. I was God, the headlights. They, they blinded me and
Daddy would do something like this and then just drive off and outside of a police station.
I’m just sitting here Jack. What good am I doing? Just, just waiting here. So I, I decided I would drive to the police station and I would see what was going on. You drove in this condition.
Chad told me that Abigail wasn’t your intended victim, that you were planning on killing my.
I do believe I have the ride to remain silent. Now you do. And I’m gonna read you your rights really soon, you know? But first I want you to know one thing. Can’t wait. I’m never gonna rest until you’re back in Statesville and this time. You’re never getting out.
Well, how did it Gorok? Uh, unfortunately she’s gone for the day, but I will speak to her on your behalf tomorrow morning. Have you talked to Sean? Yes. Um, Clyde is gonna live, That’s a disappointment, but he will be shipped after Statesville for the rest of. And you know the truth and hopefully that brings you a little peace of mind.
Oh, peace of mind.
Yeah.
Abby finally be, finally gets some justice. She would want that. Yeah. Especially. Our kids different. All of us. Sorry.
[ Door opens ] Portia, what are you doing? Curtis told me about your little “divorce papers” chat. Jordan, how dare you? How dare I what? Keep insinuating yourself into curtis’ life. Trying to make him doubt me. If curtis doubts you, then you’re doing that all on your own. Ava? What, are you trying to break out of here? Hi. Come on. You should be in your room. Yeah, I couldn’t agree more. But my sadistic doctors tell me they won’t release me until I can do a couple of laps around the nurses’ station here on my own, but… would you mind helping me to that bench there, please? Not at all. Thank you. And when you catch your breath, I’ll lead you back to your room. Mnh. Oh, that room. I hate that room. It’s just a constant reminder that I’m here at this hospital because somebody tried to kill me. Well, ava, you’re not the only one. Yeah, I know. I heard. Brando corbin. And diane miller. She was attacked earlier tonight. Hey, I’m really sorry about our change of plans. No, don’t be sorry. I really like a nice, quiet evening with you. Well, james and bailey lu are fast asleep. And once georgie gets settled, we will have this place to ourselves. I like the sound of that. Are you okay? I will be, once diane is out of the or and making a full recovery. Yeah, me too. I haven’t heard anything yet. So…diane was attacked in brando’s garage? Well, that’s what my mom said. She and gregory found her. Oh, man, that must’ve been rough. I know that diane and alexis are best friends. So, I mean, how — how’s your — how’s your mom doing? Well, as usual, my mom doesn’t want to talk about herself because she’s so focused on diane. She’s actually at the paper right now determined to do something, anything that will help. My mom did want me to check in with her if there were any updates. What was diane doing in brando’s garage alone? You know, all I know is that diane wasn’t alone. Dex was with her.
[ Knock on door ] Yeah? Detective? Yeah? Your stepsister is asking to speak to you. Uh…alright, just give me a minute, and then you can send her in, okay?
[ Door opens ] Josslyn jacks. Hey. Uh, can you get this to the desk sergeant, have him take it to the commissioner? You got it thank you. Hey. What’s, uh — what’s going on? It’s about the attack on brando. Oh, joss, I already told you, I-I can’t talk about it. I know, and I’m not here to ask you to share your evidence. Okay. I’m here to share some evidence of my own.
[ Grunting ] Boss. You got this all wrong. Why should i believe anything that comes out of your lying mouth? You told me to lock up. Okay, that’s when I found her. I swear. You’re lying to me again! You obviously don’t take me seriously! That’s a huge mistake! Huge! A dental tool is round for a reason.So is an oral-B. Round cleans better by surrounding each tooth. So clean, you’ll feel like you just left the dentist. Oral-B. Brush like a pro. Pain hits fast.So get relief fast. Only tylenol rapid release gels have laser drilled holes. They release medicine fast for fast pain relief. And no w get reliefwithout a pill with tylenol dissolve packs. Relief without the water. What does that even mean? Now, what am I doing that’s so untrustworthy? You know what I’m referring to. I am so sick of your pointed comments, your little jabs you keep throwing at me. If there’s something that you want to say to me, you come right out and you say it. Alright, then. Is curtis trina’s father? Trina: Ava. Hi. I hope you didn’t get out of bed to wait for me. Mnh-mnh. No, I was ordered out of bed.
[ Chuckles ] Hey, curtis, do you think that, um, trina and I could have a few minutes to speak in private? Trina, where are joss and cam? I spoke with rory. He said he left you all at hatchet range. Oh, they had things to do. Trina, there is a lunatic stabbing people in port charles. You can’t be walking around here alone. Ahem.
[ Clears throat ] Hi. Um, is georgie all set? Yes, uh, she’s all tucked in and ready for her good night… kiss from mom. Okay, well, promise me you’ll let me know if there’s any news on diane. Of course. Spinelli, for what it’s worth, I’m sorry about your friend. You’re very kind. Spinelli, buddy, good to see you. I wish I could say the same. State your business. Well, maxie jones lives here, right? I need to talk to her. Okay, uh, that’s not going to happen.
[ As gandalf ] You shall not pass. So, uh, dex had diane’s blood on his hands? Literally. I mean, that makes sense. He — he did help josslyn get ava to the hospital, so maybe he was just, you know, trying to help diane. But where was he when diane was attacked? He said he didn’t see anything. How is that even possible? Do you know if — if, uh, dex was brought in for questioning? No, I’m — I mean, I assume he will be, but I don’t — I don’t know for sure, no. Well, let’s just hope that diane… comes through. Yeah, especially since brando went up against the same attacker and lost. I was in the alley behind charlie’s just before brando. I mean, why him and not me? Look, joss, there’s no reason to believe that you were or are a target, okay? Ava, brando, and diane all have ties to sonny. So do I. Right, but that link to sonny is just one avenue of the investigation. That’s why I’m here so late. I’m trying to figure this all out. But what’s the evidence you said you got? I remembered something that happened right before I left the alley. Maybe it’s not important. Well, why don’t you tell me what it is? We can figure out if it’s important or not. Did you see something? No. It was something that I heard.
[ Grunting ]
[ Coughs, breathing heavily ] Sonny: Okay. That’s enough. For now. I told you… everything. I disagree. I’ve never been able to shake the fact that you were hiding something, but I gave you the benefit of the doubt. And now you were either nearby before or after three attacks. Can you answer me that? I’m not a killer. Okay? I-I tried to save ava and diane. How can I make you believe me? Just answer my question! Why’d you start working for me? When I was — when I was subbing at volonino’s, I-I saw how you ran things, how everyone respected you. No, no, no, no, no, no. I don’t believe that. You — you were always pushy, trying to be around me. Why? That’s because I admire you. I respect you. You — you built yourself up from nothing. I — why?!I want to learn from you! So you can use it against me?!
Really should be nicer to me, considering I have information that could put you in some really hot water. Look, I already bought your silence by tampering with britt westbourne’s society setups experience to falsely match her with you. You can’t keep holding what you know over my head. Stay out of my way and I won’t have to. My daughter is none of your business! You’re the one barging into my office, making it my business. And I certainly think trina’s paternity is curtis’ business. I don’t need a lecture! I don’t need a lecture from you, jordan! Both trina and curtis deserve to know the truth. Look, I’m not your enemy, portia. I’m not saying this to hurt you. But the truth has a way of coming out. This is about curtis and how you keep running around behind him. That’s what this is about. Why don’t you just admit it? Admit it. Tell me the truth. Tell me the truth. You want your ex-husband back, don’t you? Trina, you should know better than to walk around alone these days. I do. Sorry. I just found parking. The garage was packed.
[ Sighs ] What’d I miss? My dad was with me. I’m not stupid. I should get back to my room. Trina, would you — would you give me a hand? Yes, of course. Thank you. What was that? That was me possibly being a bit hasty. Look, I was just trying to keep trina safe. I didn’t mean to overstep. Okay. No, it’s cool. I mean, it’s too bad you never had kids. You got this dad thing down pat. Sorry about that. Georgie wanted me to check in her closet for monsters… oh. …Then read her two more stories, then check under her bed. She’s impossible. She’s not impossible. Resistance is earned a little bit at a time. And she’s this little girl who wants her mom all to herself. She will get over her… resistance? …Uh, shyness with you sometime in the not-so-distant future. I hope. Yeah, I hope so, too. So, here we are again.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Knock on door ] Hold that thought. Hi, sis. The day ava was attacked, you made sure you were the guy who delivered the corinthos coffee donation. Why were you so eager to visit… the quartermaine estate? Dex: I warned you he was digging
into my background. Yeah, I know. This was all part of the plan. Look, your past is part of the reason that I hired you. Because almost getting court-martialed for striking a superior officer is such a big selling point? In this case, yes. Knowing that you protected a family from an abusive man the same way that sonny wishes that he could’ve protected his mother from his stepfather will only further his opinion of you, and he’ll trust you more. Sonny: Looks to me like you were casing the place, trying to figure out how to attack ava. I wanted to deliver the donation because I thought you would be there. Like I said, I-I want to prove myself. You believe him? Me neither. What are you gonna do? Just keep beating me until I confess to something I didn’t do? No, no, no, no, not at all. I’m gonna bring in a ringer. Someone who’s known to get results.
Is dex heller in custody? He left? How are you? Deeply concerned for diane, distraught that this could happen to anyone, let alone her. I mean, do we know, was this a crime of opportunity? Or were ava, brando, and diane targeted? We just know that they all have the same person in common. Oh, yeah. Hey, spinelli. I’m glad you’re here. Diane’s been a steadfast friend and able defender. The very least I can do is sit here in the waiting area. So here I am. Yeah, look, I-I’d like to stay, but, uh, something’s come up. Can you, um — can you text me if there’s any update on diane? Yeah, of course. Is — is everything okay? Yeah. Yeah, it’s fine. Just a misunderstanding. I’m just trying to get some facts straight. Okay. Alright, bye. What are you talking about? Can I come in? Sure. Austin, you remember cody from the quartermaine picnic? Yeah, I sure do. You’re the guy who was trying to give pork to my girlfriend.
[ Laughs ] Uh, yeah, we were never formally introduced. I’m, uh, cody bell. You’re dr. Holt, right? Yeah, dr. Gatlin-holt. Gatlin? Yeah. Dr. Gatlin-holt. That’s me. So, cody, why did, uh — why’d you call me sis? Oh, my gosh. Did mac talk to you? Thank goodness. I am so glad this is finally out in the open. W-what’s out in the open? Oh, boy. Wait, you really think that mac scorpio’s my dad? There you go. Thank you. So, you texted me that you wanted to talk. Is this about rory or spencer? What? Cameron, actually. Okay. So, you know how spencer was only pretending to believe that I was guilty so that he could work esme and try to get her to incriminate herself? Yeah, yeah, that kind of convoluted thinking happens to be a cassadine trait. Well, early on, spencer told cameron the truth. How early? Not long after I was arrested. Spencer told cameron but swore him to secrecy. Spencer thought if anyone knew what he was doing, esme might figure it out. But who knows? Ma– maybe he was right. But it just bothered me that cameron kept the secret. Have you told cameron any of this? Yeah, we just talked about it after josslyn left the hatchet range. I told him how I felt. He heard me and apologized. And now we’re good. Good. I’m glad. Me too. And you were so supportive when I was trying to figure out my feelings with cam. I wish I told you about it sooner. No thanks to curtis.
[ Scoffs ] Could you believe the way he jumped on me? You know, I-I think that he’s just trying t-to protect you.
[ Scoffs ] I just got used to living in a new house with him and my mom, and now I’m back at the dorms. But once they get married, curtis will be my stepdad. That sounds pretty good. I mean, it is. I really like curtis. But it’s just… he treats me like I’m 12. Oh, trina, try to be patient with him, though, okay? I don’t think curtis has been a stepdad before, has he? I can take care of myself. And if I can’t, I have my mom and my dad who can help me. And me. Don’t you — don’t you forget about me. And now you’re gonna have curtis, too. Is that so bad? I’m not following curtis around. This conversation started because I’m still very much in curtis’ life. We’re still married. Because you conveniently forgot to file the divorce papers, didn’t you, jordan? It was a mistake.
[ Scoffs ] I’m sorry for any trouble it’s caused curtis. I don’t want to make his life more difficult. W-well, then why are you hinting around to curtis that I’m lying to him? That makes no sense. I asked you if curtis was trina’s father. I haven’t heard a denial. So it’s obvious that you’re hiding something. You know what? I hope, diane, after surgery, is able to identify her attacker. What are you thinking, like male, female? What do you think the pattern is? Motives, and were the attacks random or deliberate? Well, they did happen on the quartermaine grounds, behind charlie’s pub. Yeah, but also in brando’s garage. Now, this attacker seems to be acting out of rage, especially considering the weapon. A slaughtering hook? I don’t know. Um, I tried to speak to trina and tell her to leave town for a couple weeks, stay at her aunt gia’s, but… yeah, I’m guessing that was met with an adamant “no.” Yeah, she absolutely refuses to leave college, especially after last semester and all the time she lost with the trial. Right. You know what? I understand trina not wanting to disrupt the start of her sophomore year, especially after the rough summer she had.
[ Gasps ] Oh, how about I take weekdays, you take weekends. That way we can make sure she’s covered 24/7. Right, right. You know what? I can think of a way to keep trina safer in port charles. So, you heard something. Like — like a voice? No, no, it wasn’t a voice. It was a — it was a sound. Sounded like — like jingling, like metal pieces rattling together. When did you hear this sound? It was right after I left charlie’s and I-I was, uh, crossing the alley. So there’s a dumpster in that alley. It could have been a homeless person kicking around some cans. Nobody else was in the alley. Except for maybe dex. I never saw dex there. I never did. I-I saw him leave charlie’S. He — he headed out the back entrance. And I also saw that he left his sunglasses. So I grabbed them and I went out to follow him and give them back, and he wasn’t there. Or maybe he just wasn’t visible. Do you think that the sounds I heard could have been coming from dex? That he was somewhere in the alley? And when brando followed after me… I didn’t say it, joss, but you just did. Sonny: You were right about one thing. I-I-I could let ray keep beating you up. But, you know, I’m just not gonna get the answers that I need, so… dex, this is carver. We haven’t worked together personally, but, uh, he comes highly recommended by the wu family. H-he’s well-known for getting people to talk by any means necessary.
[ Knock on door ] Mr. Corinthos? What is it, frank?
[ Whispering ] Michael’s here. He wants to talk to you. That’s unfortunate. Alright, listen, I got — I got — I got a matter I got to deal with. So… ray… watch the door. Dex, I’m gonna let you get acquainted… with carver.
So, what’s the plan? Make sure trina sticks around G.H. After she sees ava. Hey, so ava’s resting, and I think I’m gonna go check on diane to see if she’s out of surgery yet. I like it. I’ll go with you. Okay. Thank you. Um, yeah, I-I’m gonna head out. Your mom says that you’re staying at home tonight, not in the dorms? Mm-hmm. I’ll see you then. Alright, let’s go see diane. How did georgie handle the disruption of her evening with her father? Well, I told her that diane was in the hospital, leaving aside some details, of course, and she agreed that I should be here to support diane. So we’ll reschedule our viewing for another time. Oh, viewing? Oh, haven’t I told you? I’m mentoring my progeny on a tour of a certain galaxy far, far away. Oh. Yeah. Yes. So rest assured, georgie will see every original, every sequel, prequel, in-between-quel in the “star wars” universe. Okay. Who’s her favorite character? Oh, well, uh, princess leia organa, uh, closely followed by yoda, with a, uh, certain fondness for darth vader. Wait, does she know? Oh, that he was once anakin? Yes, of course. We’re watching the canon in order. It’s just — I don’t know. She — she’s got a tender heart and a hopeful — hopeful spirit. I think she — she insists that vader can be redeemed. Plus, she likes his helmet. Ah. I bet you she gets that perspective from you. Well, I-I try not to influence her with my likes or dislikes. The joy is in just watching her experience this storytelling universe that brought me so much joy. You’re a really good dad, spinelli. Well, I’m blessed with an amazing daughter. And equally fortunate to have… a co-parent like her amazing mother, so… is maxie okay waiting alone for news on diane? She’s not alone. Dr. Gatlin-holt is keeping her company. Oh, how is it going between georgie and austin? The last maxie told me that georgie was having a problem sharing her mom with austin. Georgie’s still not a fan, despite the efforts of the good doctor. And she’s not being influenced by anyone about austin, is she? I have no need. Georgie’s an excellent judge of character. I’m sure she is. It’s possible she may have picked up on my own… jealousy. …Reservations. I haven’t denied your allegation because I don’t owe you an answer. But you do owe curtis one. The timing works. You and curtis were involved about 20 years ago.
[ Scoffs ] Taggert and I were together for another three years after curtis left me. Taggert has been trina’s dad her whole life. We both know what you said in the basement last year. And I know you’ve been looking into genetic counseling for trina. How could you possibly kn– are you afraid trina may have inherited a predisposition to schizophrenia from curtis’ side of the family?
[ Knock on door ] Whoever it is, come in and distract me. Hey. Can we talk? Yeah, of course. What’s on your mind? Keeping trina safe. Oh, well, I’m all for that. How can I help? You need to fire trina. No, no. You just said that mac was your dad. I was bluffing. No one would give me a straight answer. Have you — have you even talked to mac? No. Okay, well, you should really do that. Well, I want more information before doing that. So what do you know? Oh, come on, cody. This was way before my time. Like that would stop you. Listen, I’ve asked around town. I learned about your reputation. You know everything there is to know in port charles. This is true. Okay, from what I’ve heard, mac and dominique, they fell in love. Wait. Here? In port charles? No, no. Somewhere else. Mac was on the run when he met dominique, and dominique was married to leopold taub, who was apparently the absolute worst. Yeah, I’m aware. Then taub died. Uh, I’m a little fuzzy on that part ’cause he was part of some evil cartel or something like that. Anyway, the good news is, with him out of the way, dominique was able to come back to port charles, where she was reunited with mac. Okay, well, I know they didn’t live happily ever after, but mac never said anything about having a kid? Mac didn’t know dominique had a baby. Yeah. So he says. Mac is not a liar. He’s the best man I know. And you would be lucky to have him as a dad. Michael. What a surprise. Look, ava was attacked, brando’s dead, and diane’s in the hospital. My people are monitoring her condition. Ava, diane, and brando have one thing in common, and that is you. Did you hear what I said? I’m handling it, michael. And what does that mean?
[ Chuckles ] Do you know who the killer is? Josslyn: No way. Dex is not behind these attacks. Well, I don’t know what to tell you. I got to be open to everything until it’s ruled out. What is that? This is the file on brando’s attack. When he woke up in the hospital, before all hell broke loose, he told jordan he remembered hearing a sound — a sound describing what you’re talking about, like a metal clinking. Really? So then I’m onto something. Dex was in the military, and he still wears dog tags.
[ Metal clinks ]
[ Exhales deeply ] Forget something? Probably. Could you be more specific? You left these at charlie’S. I was wondering what happened to them. Thanks for getting them back to me. Well, I-I actually tried to get them back to you yesterday. Um, I followed you out the back exit to the alley, but, you know, I didn’t see you anywhere. Do you think the sound that you and brando both heard could have been his dog tags? Well, it — it could have been tags on a dog’s collar. A dog? Was there a dog in the alley? Well, dex wasn’t there, either. And how do you know that he still wears these tags? Because I’ve seen them. And I think you have, too. Dex: You can skip the theatrics. I know the drill. Carver: Not sure what you mean. Unpacking your bag, taking out the knives. You want me ready to break before you ever start cutting. Which would probably work. If I knew anything worth knowing… I’d tell you. But you don’t want information. I don’t want anything. Mr. Corinthos does. I’m just the facilitator. Mr. Corinthos wants to know who stabbed those people. But I didn’t do it.
Fire trina? No, I can’t do that. S-she’s like a daughter to me, not to mention the fact that she happens to be very good at her job and — and she’s getting college credit for her work at the gallery. I understand, but your attacker hasn’t been caught yet. And you think he might try to finish the job?
[ Sighs ] I don’t know. But while there’s still a chance, I think trina should stay as far away from you as possible. What if your attacker shows up at the gallery and trina happens to be there? You’ve done quite a bit of investigating into my personal life, haven’t you? I hope you didn’t use your position as police commissioner to gain access to my personal medical files. I would never. Then how? How do you know? How do you know about the genetic testing, then? I came across this information by accident. You know, you keep trying to make this about me, but you need to take a good look at your actions. I thought you loved curtis. I do. I love curtis. I do. You can’t marry curtis with this hanging over you. Is that a threat? After losing ellie, my feelings for maximista may have been rebooted. May? Alright.
[ Sighs ] I have feelings for her. And — and it’s not just because we co-parent our incredible daughter or our platonic yet equally incredible friendship. Can you blame me? No, spinelli, of course I don’t blame you. And to be honest, I’m not even surprised. You and maxie have shared so much for a long time. Are you gonna tell her how you feel? I just feel like it’s not the right time. She seems really happy with austin. I’m trying to move on. Okay, well, any luck with society setups? So far, my — my true match has eluded me. Oh, wait, are you saying britt is not your match? Uh…a passing fancy. Okay. And realistically, too tall for me. So I will continue my search. But I… I fear that maxie’s the one. I-I can’t tell you how tempting it is to see if she and I are a match, but I have resisted thus far. Wait, how would you know if you and maxie were a match? She’s not a client of society setups, is she? I… I really couldn’t say. Wait, and zelda wouldn’t be able to match her with you because they don’t know each other. You know what? I’m not even sure about zelda’s matchmaking skills anyway. Society setups has had great success. I mean, if you go to their website, you can see they’ve made hundreds of compatible matches. Okay, spinelli, I know you’re a romantic, but — no, no, no, it’s not romance, it’s science. Wait, what are you talking about? Gah!
[ Gasps ] Spinelli! What haven’t you been telling me?
[ Whimpers ] Alright, alright, alright, alright. The truth. Zelda telesco is — is — is merely a front. She’s not the matchmaker. I am. Why are you here, michael? Three people, all who have ties to you, have been attacked. I’m asking you what you know about it. I got — all my people are doing everything they can to find out who did this. Right, the pcpd brought in dex heller for questioning. Where’d you hear that? He used his one phone call to contact you. You showed up and you got him released. Yeah, he works for me. I take care of my people. Right, and what kind of care is he getting at the moment? Did you pick him up because you think he’s innocent or because you think that he’s guilty and you plan on dealing with him yourself?
I’m not threatening you. We both need to just cool down. Really? Because it sounds to me like you’re saying you’re gonna go to curtis with your suspicions if I don’t speak up. Is that what you’re gonna do, jordan? Always a pleasure. You too. All set. Well, this is for the best. I’m glad we both agree. Yeah, the last thing I want is for anything to happen to trina. What really matters is that trina’s safe.
[ Door closes ] Back up, spinelli. Are you saying that you work for zelda? No, no, no. Zelda works for me. Uh-huh. I hired her. I’m not just a client of society setups. I’m the owner, as well. Okay. I, uh — I still don’t — I don’t get it. How? Okay. I am society setups. Society setups is me. And if anyone finds out, I’ll end up in federal prison. That’s a lot to take in. Yeah. I don’t really know what to believe right now. Again, you should really talk to mac. Right. Okay. Yeah. You know what? I don’t understand your attitude. Mac is the best dad. And leopold was some sort of monster. How could you want to be leopold’s son? Hey. I got your text. What’s wrong? Did you try to walk again? Tire yourself out? No, no, no. No, I’m fine. Well, something’s wrong. I can see that you’re upset. I am. Um… because I can’t be your boss any longer. You made it clear you don’t want me in your life. So don’t come to me when you want a problem solved, michael. I’ll tell you why this concerns me. Because — ’cause ava is avery’s mother, and I care about avery. And brando was extended family. Okay, right. And sasha, who I care about, is now a widow. Mm-hmm. And diane, who’s not only an amazing attorney who’s done miracles for me in court, she’s also a friend, someone I look up to and admire. And now she’s fighting for her life in the hospital. And guess what. You — you are the common denominator. And the police, they’re not — they’re not — not questioning you about — about any rivals or enemies who may be targeting people who were close to you. No, instead, they bring in dex heller, a guy who drives your car. And now, you know, dex seems to have vanished after leaving the pcpd with you. Go home. This doesn’t concern you. Are you sure you have the right guy? What makes you think that dex is guilty? What is dex to you, michael? Why do you care what happens to him? The night dex found you and ava and you were working to slow her bleeding, what was he wearing? The usual — jeans, white t-shirt. Okay, c-could he have had his — his dog tags on under the shirt? Well, we were trying to save ava. I mean, how am I supposed to remember something like that? Wait, so… wearing a white t-shirt. Was it clean? Yeah. Why? Mr. Corinthos has informed me that you’ve been evading his questions. I haven’t evaded anything. I’ve been telling the truth. And when he figures that out, you’ll be out of a job.
Cps agent: Yes, we are. Does the child douglas forrester reside at this address?
Thomas: Yeah, it’s my son.
Cps agent 2: Is he here? We need to check on his well-being.
Ridge: Why? He’s fine.
Cps agent: That’s what we’re here to determine.
Thomas: Did someone file a complaint?
[ Music fades ]
Brooke: It’s better to talk here. I’m not comfortable discussing this at the office.
Liam: Yeah, I mean, it’s not exactly a secret that you’re unhappy about douglas staying with thomas.
Hope: I have been very careful not to escalate things.
Liam: Yeah, okay, but here’s the thing. If your mom is right, and is seeing this… change in thomas for the worst, then maybe it’s time to escalate.
Brooke: Well, that’s exactly what I’m saying.
Hope: Okay, all right. All right. Fine, I’m listening.
Brooke: Don’t you have to go pick up beth?
Liam: No, she’s, uh– she’s gonna be at her friend’s house for a bit.
Brooke: I’m sure she misses douglas as much as we do. I just hate to think of douglas, trapped over there with thomas.
Paris: I really appreciate you taking the time to look over this proposal, steffy.
Steffy: Your grant package?
Paris: Investor outreach.
Steffy: Right.
Zende: If you guys need to talk, I can leave the sketch, or we can discuss it later.
Steffy: I’ll text you two later, see how everything’s going. That’ll be best, I think. Hey, babe.
Zende: Hi, finn.
Finn: Oh, pam said I could come right in.
Steffy: Yeah. Of course, yeah, anytime.
Finn: Sorry, am I breaking up a tense meeting.
Steffy: N-n-no I was just about to tell them what a great job you two are doing. It’s just, um, I’M…
Finn: Yeah, well, something’s going on.
Finn: Tell me, what’s up?
Steffy: Argh.
Finn: You and brooke got into it?
Steffy: She’s on a rampage.
Finn: About your mom or your brother?
Steffy: You know what? I really don’t want to get into it right now, especially in front of paris and zende, all this family drama.
Zende: Well, I am family. And paris and I already know all about the drama.
Paris: Yeah, and nobody wants to take sides, but we work with thomas, and we see how happy he is having douglas stay with him.
Steffy: Yeah, everyone’s happy about it… except brooke. She’s attacking thomas’s role as a father, questioning his ability to take care of his own son.
Brooke: Douglas has been with thomas long enough, it is fortunate nothing has happened to him yet.
Hope: Mom, if I thought that douglas was in any danger, I would step in immediately.
Brooke: Honey, you didn’t see that knife.
Liam: Yeah, but you did say that thomas didn’t let douglas play with it or anything, right?
Brooke: No. But he was watching his father using it. And, you know, he wants to emulate his dad. And now with the forrester’s pushing this forrester family legacy on him, it’s just…
[ Loud sigh ] What was thomas thinking? What kind of environment is that for a sweet, impressionable child, like douglas?
Thomas: My son is perfectly safe and happy here.
Cps agent: Then you won’t mind letting us speak to him.
Ridge: You have a warrant or something?
Cps agent 2: No, sir. We merely want to see your grandson for a few moments, ascertain his well-being and hopefully be on our way.
Cps agent: Unless, you have something to hide.
Ridge: No one has anything to hide.
Thomas: No, no. You can see him right now. He’s right here, in the living room.
Ridge: Come on.
Douglas: Hey, dad.
Thomas: Hey.
Douglas: Did you know that grandpa hasn’t won a single game in the last 20 games?
Thomas: That’s ’cause, grandpa, uh, stinks. But, uh, if you could put that down just for a minute, ’cause these, uh, these people just need to talk to you.
Douglas: Oh, okay.
Cps agent: Hi, douglas. I’m elizabeth. This is michaia. We just stopped by to see how you’re doing. A lot of people care about you and want to make sure you’re all right. Hi, my name is reggie and I
Zende: Do you think we should take this in–
Steffy: You know what? My brother has earned this time with douglas, and it makes me furious that anyone wants to take that from him.
Finn: Hope misses him, that’s understandable.
Steffy: No, brooke is painting my brother out to be this bad guy, which is not true. I mean, anyone could see it if they– they just spent a few seconds with douglas and thomas, they would see how much douglas loves and trusts his father.
Zende: Hopefully, brooke will see that, too. All this drama between the logans and the forresters, it has to end.
Steffy: Yeah.
Charlie: Oh, zende, there you are. Uh, they need you down in the cutting room.
Paris: Oh, and I have a call right now, too.
Steffy: Huh, yeah.
Charlie: Oh, oh, oh, boss, boss, listen. Um, your dad was talking about brooke earlier. Ha-have-have you seen her?
Steffy: No, I haven’t, and I really don’t want to.
Charlie: Okey dokey. Uh, okay. Until I get the all clear, I guess we should make this a brooke free zone, huh?
[ Chuckles ]
Finn: Oh, until you get the all clear this office should be off limits to everybody.
Charlie: Why would that be? Oh, oh, oh you– ok– I–
[ Chuckles ] Sorry!
Finn: Okay. Are you all right?
Steffy: No. I’m just worried about thomas. This whole situation with brooke is just getting impossible.
Brooke: The knife was scary enough, but thomas’s attitude worries me even more. I mean, the way he was just brushing me off.
Hope: Okay, look. I am concerned about the knife. I didn’t think that thomas would be so cavalier about his son’s safety. And you’re right. He may not realize, just, how tempting it is for a little boy to want to be like his dad.
Brooke: He’s not equipped to be a full-time parent.
Liam: Whoa, okay, all right. I know that we don’t want this to get ugly, we want it to be civil. But, you know, “a” we have to remember the guy’s past, and, “b”, if he’s now just straight up ignoring advice and basically telling douglas’s grandmother to go mind her own business, that’s– that’s not a good sign. You agree, right?
Brooke: Ugh, and I think we’re the only people who notice that. Poor douglas, he wants to be just like his dad, and then ridge, and taylor, and eric, they want to boost thomas up. I don’t think they would see the warning signs if it was glaring them in the face. This is too important. I mean, somebody has to look out for douglas.
Elizabeth: Well, I see you play chess. You any good?
Douglas: I guess.
Ridge: He’s really good. He lives here with thomas and my dad. They’re teaching him.
Douglas: Yeah, he’s a designer.
Michaia: You like living here with your dad and great-grandfather?
Douglas: Yeah, once great granddad let me play in the living room.
Michaia: What about schoolwork? Does he help you with that too?
Douglas: No, dad helps me with homework. Only if I need it.
Elizabeth: You and your dad spend a lot of time together?
Douglas: Yeah.
Elizabeth: We just want to make sure you feel safe here.
Douglas: Safe?
Elizabeth: You’re not scared? Worried about anything?
Douglas: No! Why would I? I love being here with my dad. There’s a pool, tennis courts, and a really big screening room.
Michaia: Sounds like a blast. Thanks for talking with us, douglas. We’d like to speak with your dad now.
Thomas: Yeah, bud. Why don’t you grab your colors and sketchbook, and head upstairs and I’ll meet you up there?
Douglas: Okay. Bye.
Elizabeth: Nice meeting you, douglas.
Ridge: Was it necessary? You saw how confused he was.
Elizabeth: We have to investigate every call we receive.
Thomas: Okay, well, now you saw that he is perfectly safe and happy here.
Michaia: We had reason to believe that your son might be in jeopardy. We were told there was an incident with a knife.
Steffy: I know you didn’t stop by to hear me go on and on and on about brooke.
Finn: No, I stopped by to see how you… are.
Steffy: Better when you’re here.
Finn: Yeah, but you’re still frustrated.
Steffy: Of course, I’m frustrated. Brook’s coming after my family. It’s like, every time things are going in the right direction for us, she interferes. She interferes with my parents, with thomas, trying to get him away from his son, making him sound like he’s a dangerous person. It’s ridiculous.
Finn: And it’s upsetting. But thomas is douglas’s father, brooke can complain about them living together all she wants, but she can’t actually do anything.
Steffy: This is brooke logan we’re talking about. Everybody knows she’ll do whatever it takes to get what she wants.
Brooke: I hate feeling this way about thomas. He’s ridge’s son.
Liam: I mean, I know you want to trust him, but if– if he’s making bad choices, you’re the only one who can call him out on.
Hope: Mom, if you think that this is serious and it needs to be addressed, then I will talk to him.
Brooke: Yes, honey, it’s very serious, but I don’t want you caught in the middle.
Hope: Douglas is my son, and I need to know he’s safe.
Brooke: Well, I wish we didn’t have to worry about that. But thomas has done a lot of crazy things in his past. His judgment hasn’t always been sound.
Liam: Yeah, far from it.
Brooke: I can’t forget all the things that he’s done to you, hope. And the mannequin… and what about what he’s done to his own son? How he used douglas to get closer to you?
Hope: And it was inexcusable. But didn’t we want him to get better? Wasn’t that the point, to get him on the right track? I mean, mom, I think we need to be honest with ourselves here, he hasn’t shown any of those tendencies in a very long time. So, I do think we at least need to hear him out.
Liam: Well, we wouldn’t know. We-we haven’t even gotten to see him, with douglas. I mean, you get these invitations to the house, you’re going over there, so you’ve seen them. And, I mean, you say everything seems okay.
Brooke: But, yeah, they seem okay. But, honey, this is where douglas lives. Here with you. This is where we know he will be safe and secure.
Thomas: There was no incident with a knife.
Michaia: You deny having a large knife around the minor?
Thomas: I mean, like, I’ve like, a little pocketknife, but there was no accident.
Michaia: May we see the knife?
Ridge: What? Why?
Thomas: You know what, fine, I’ll get the knife and you guys can look at it.
Ridge: What do you–? What is happening here? Did somebody call you and say that the little kid was in danger. Is that what happened? What, that’s a secret? I’ll tell you what’s not a secret. My son is a good father, so there’s nothing to worry about here.
Thomas: Here you go. Here is the knife. You know what, you guys, you guys keep that thing because it disgusts me that there’s an idea that he could get hurt with anything that I have, I mean, it’S… look, my son is the most important thing in the world to me. It’s my job to make sure he’s safe, it’s my job to make sure he is secure. He-he’s living in this wonderful home, you can see how happy he is. Okay, he is surrounded by a family that loves him. Me most of all.
Michaia: We’re glad to hear that. We understand a visit like this can be upsetting, but a child safety must come first.
Thomas: Hey,I totally agree.
Elizabeth: Thank you, for your cooperation.
Ridge: Yeah.
[ Door closes ]
Thomas: What the hell was that?
Ridge: We got to make sure that none of this ends up on your permanent record. So, what is this? Now people think that douglas is in danger? Who called these people over here? Whoever it was, whoever made this– this phone call, they made a big mistake.
Finn: Hey, look, your brother, he’s holding his own.
Steffy: Yeah, he is. But once brooke sets her mind on something, she doesn’t let up, no matter who it hurts. Think of all the times she split my parents up, she wants my dad, she wants deacon, and she wants bill, she wants and wants and wants. It’s selfish and it’s toxic. But she doesn’t stop.
Finn: Well, it’s a good thing thomas has you looking out for him.
Steffy: Yeah. Thomas, douglas, my parents, everyone…
Finn: It’s a lot. I get it, feeling like your family is under attack, especially for someone as fiercely protective as you are. You said brooke never gives up? Guess what? Neither do you. All right? It’s one of the many things I love about you.
Steffy: “Many?”
Finn: Many. Come here.
Hope: Mom, I understand that you’re concerned about douglas.
Brooke: Honey, we don’t even know what’s going on over there at eric’S.
Hope: It’s where douglas wants to be. He asked to spend more time with his father.
Liam: Yeah, but he’s not old enough to make that decision. I think he’s mature enough to know if there is something wrong. And we know that for a fact, because in the past, he has told that to us.
Liam: Yeah.
Brooke: Okay, well, that’s a lot of responsibility to put on a little boy.
Hope: I am responsible, I am his mother, I have been keeping an eye out. I have been going over there and seen how he is with thomas. I have informed all of his teachers. I’ve been going to the house every day. He has been having a good time.
Liam: Okay. But just because he’s having a good time doesn’t mean he’s safe when you’re not there.
Brooke: That’s right. I mean, as a parent, you have to be diligent. The child expects you to be there, and love them, and support them, and put their needs first above everything else. And yes, maybe, thomas wants to do that for his son, but he can’t, because he’s not ready yet. And his behavior with that knife, that proves it. He has to be diligent. He has to be extremely careful with a child in his care. I have grave concerns about douglas living with thomas.
>Ridge: I can’t believe this. Can’t believe any of it. You know, really, I should call carter, get legal involved, make sure that none of this lands on you.
Thomas: Nah, you know, I don’t– I don’t think that they were convinced like anything was wrong.
Ridge: Why were they here? Why would they come to our house? What they– did they– they think that-that you’re– putting douglas in danger? You’re a great father.
Thomas: You know what?
Ridge: And wait, now they’re going to question that little boy, they’re going to question you?
Thomas: I would never give douglas a knife and let him play around with it, and possibly hurt–
Ridge: I know that. I think, everybody in their right mind would know that. There’s somebody out there’s– thinks differently.
Brooke: I mean, I will protect douglas no matter what, I would call child protective services on thomas, if I–
Ridge: Woah, woah, woah, you– no, no, no, no, no, no…
Thomas: What is it? Who are you calling? You think there’s a problem?
Ridge: I hope not.
[ Cellphone ringing ]
Brooke: Ridge, hi.
Ridge: Hey. Where are you right now?
Brooke: I’m at home. Why?
Ridge: Just trying to find a way to tell you what just happened.
Brooke: What happened? You sound upset.
Ridge: I am upset. At my dad’s house, I was hanging out with douglas, and two officers from the cps showed up.
Brooke: Cps?
Ridge: Yeah. They were investigating thomas and douglas, and they questioned my grandson.
Brooke: Oh hun, oh what happened? Is douglas okay?
Ridge: Everyone’s okay, because douglas lives in a loving, beautiful house where he’s very safe. And the officers saw that right away, and they left. Here’s what bothers me… douglas and thomas had to go through this, in our house.
Brooke: Okay, well, you’re obviously angry.
Ridge: I got to ask you something. I don’t want to, but I have to ask you this, because this whole time you’ve been saying that you don’t think thomas is a good father to douglas. That you don’t feel safe having douglas in his care. Did you do this? Did you call child services on my son?
Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Look at you, showing up to work with a big basket for your bosses. It may look like you’re trying to get special treatment.
Jack: Wow. Beautiful basket. Are you giving or receiving?
Phyllis: Everybody knows that diane is a taker, not a giver.
Diane: I’m giving. Since we’ve decided to turn over a new leaf, I thought i would extend an olive branch in the form of pastries.
Phyllis: Sugary sweet.
Diane: [ Laughs ] I realize it’s not the most subtle peace offering. I didn’t realize how big it was when I ordered it. But, um, phyllis, you probably shouldn’t eat all of that by yourself. But you can look at the size as a symbol of my determination to win back your trust and forgiveness.
Phyllis: Your timing is impeccable, isn’t it? You just showed up with this huge, unmissable basket right as jack was coming out of his office. Yeah, that’s not subtle at all.
[ Chuckles ]
Diane: [ Sighs ]
Allie: What?
Noah: Nothing.
Allie: Am I drooling or something?
Noah: No, you’re just beautiful first thing in the morning.
Allie: [ Sighs ] I can’T. I, um — I have to get to the lab.
Noah: Come on. You could be a little late, right?
Allie: No, I can’T. I have to be on time today since I took yesterday afternoon off to help plan for summer and kyle’s party. Why didn’t you tell me what time it was, huh?
Noah: Guess I wasn’t in a rush to let you go.
Billy: Hey. I’m sorry. It, uh, took longer at the park than I intended.
Lily: Hey. No, it’s fine. Are you okay?
Billy: Just harder than I — than I expected. Um…what did I miss?
Lily: Um…uh, well, we, um — we met with audra. And she was amazing. We all agreed that jill made the right choice, having her guide us through the ipo process.
Billy: Good.
Lily: So, she, um, sent over preliminary numbers, which was very fast, I think because we had the books together for the merger. I think that helped streamline the process.
Billy: Okay, great. That all sounds — that all sounds good.
Lily: Yeah, and devon said that he was worried that, you know, maybe your heart’s not in it.
Billy: Well, I hope you told him that that wasn’t true.
Lily: I did. I did. I didn’t say anything about johnny. I didn’t think it was my place. And, honestly, by the look on your face, I’m really concerned with how things went. Tell me what happened.
Nate: Is now a good time?
Victoria: Yes. Of course. I’m sorry. Come in. Have a seat. Give me the update.
[ Door closes ]
Nate: Our strategy’s working. I’m on the inside, playing the secondary role my family thinks I should have played all along. As a result, everything’s going smoothly.
Victoria: You’re sure nobody suspects anything?
Nate: Positive. All it took was a complete absence of an opinion on my part. (Kid) why aren’t there any buildings out there?
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Nate: As I mentioned on the phone, the decision’s official. Chancellor-winters is moving ahead with the public offering. And we met with an ipo advisor that jill sent in. Her name is audra charles.
Victoria: That name doesn’t ring a bell.
Nate: Everyone thought she was impressive. And she thinks chancellor-winters is in a perfect place to pull off an offering.
Victoria: You know, it’s risky bringing in an outsider. You’re putting a lot in her hands.
Nate: Well, she did her homework on the company and its principals. She hit the ground running, and her presentation hit all the major points. I was thoroughly impressed.
Victoria: Well, I would just say, keep your eyes open. You’re trusting this woman not only with chancellor-winters’ future, but yours and now mine.
Nate: Don’t worry. I’m not going to let our plans be derailed by her or anyone else.
Victoria: Are you sure that this is what you really want to do, that this is the right move for you?
Nate: Why do you ask that? You think I’m not up to running chancellor-winters?
Allie: Last night was fantastic.
Noah: Yeah, it was.
Allie: Okay, I’m not just talking about that.
[ Both laugh ] I’m also talking about the party.
Noah: Yeah. Yeah. It started a little rough, but I’m glad we can bring all of our friends and family together to celebrate.
Allie: At your club.
Noah: I know. You know, I’m really glad we didn’t have to put the event description on the invites.
Allie: [ Laughs ]
Noah: That would have been a tough one. You know, glam club’s soft launch/non-bachelor/bachelorette summer/kyle pre-vow renewal party, something.
Allie: Yeah. Yeah. That’s a little bit of a word salad.
[ Both laugh ] But I think the evening ended up flowing really organically, and kyle and summer seemed to love it. Also, baby, what a meaningful way it was for you to debut your club. I am so blown away by your vision, by your ambition, and by the ways that you showed your family how much they mean to you.
Noah: Yeah, I’m really happy you were there. You, uh… you mean a lot to me.
Allie: Okay. Okay. You — you are not playing fair. I have to go.
Noah: Okay, but coffee on your break. I don’t want to wait all day to see you again.
Allie: I have to get to jabot.
Noah: [ Breathes deeply ]
Diane: There’s nothing subtle about this situation. We both almost lost our jobs, jobs that we cannot and should not take for granted. We’ve been given an incredible opportunity not only to excel professionally, but to do so surrounded by the people that we love the most.
Phyllis: Okay. I almost lost my job because of your emotional outburst, alright? Let’s not get it twisted. And you walked in here on edge, and I was the recipient of your fury. By the way, what was that about? You had just seen victor. Did he tell you that nicki’s in L.A.? Oh, are you — are you worried that she’s going to uncover some secret about you?
Jack: Wait, what are you talking about? Is this something I should know about?
Phyllis: No, no, no! I mean, I’m just making friendly conversation. I mean, that’s what this basket’s about, right? Being friends. And I think that last night — I think that we came closer to achieving that goal.
Diane: Oh, oh, absolutely.
Phyllis: Absolutely, abso– hey, why did you leave so early? I was looking for you, and I saw you slip out. You acted like you didn’t want anyone to notice.
Diane: [ Scoffs ]
Billy: Johnny was rattled. He was angry, and he was hurt. I mean, he didn’t ask to know who his biological mom was, and now he’s thinking everyone around him knew this whole time and he didn’T. And I don’t blame him. I would be upset, as well.
Lily: Yeah. I mean, look, that was always going to be a consequence of telling him no matter when you did it. And I get why you chose to do it now, although I do kind of feel like it had to do more with the adults in his life than what he was going through. So I’m sure it was scary for him trying to process all that information out of the blue.
Billy: He’s my little kid. He’s just my boy. And he’s been through so much. And now I feel like I — I don’t know — I didn’t — maybe i didn’t make the right decision. Maybe I was too easily convinced by chelsea that this was the right thing to do. You know, when I told her that victoria and I were about to talk to johnny, she immediately jumped to inserting herself into his life, like this was step one in the bigger plan for the two of them.
Lily: What do you mean, exactly?
Billy: I think maybe she’s trying to figure out a way to be his mom. I get bladder leaks.
Lily: You think chelsea is trying to be johnny’s mom?
Billy: She didn’t say that outright. But I don’t know. There’s something about the way that she reacted when I told her that victoria and I had had the conversation with johnny. She immediately jumped into inserting herself into his life. She wanted to see him. She wanted to be there for him, support him in this situation. And I just think it’s completely inappropriate. She’s not his parent.
Lily: Yeah, no, I’m with you. I agree.
Billy: You know, victoria warned that this could happen — you know, chelsea could keep pushing. And I — I should have listened to her. But to be honest, there was a part of me that felt for chelsea, you know? She’s been in a bad place, and she’s right — johnny was going to find out about his biological mother at a certain point. And her arrangement made sense. But right now, I did not account for the amount of pain that it was gonna cause right in this moment, especially if chelsea keeps pushing.
Lily: Well, I mean, look, you could be jumping ahead, you know? I mean, this just happened a few hours ago. She could think about it and, you know, back off.
Billy: There’s a benefit to knowing who your biological parent is, but right now the only thing I can think about is the amount of pain that my son is in. And all I want to do is stop it.
Lily: Trust me. I know how hard this is. You know, I remember when i found out that malcolm was my biological father, and I felt the same. I was really hurt, and I was really angry. But at the end of the day, i always felt like neil was my dad. That never went away. And I know that, you know, I was a bit older than johnny was when he found out, but I think no matter what age you are, it’s a really confusing time.
Billy: My priority is protecting johnny at all costs.
Summer: I don’t know how we slept in that late.
Kyle: I guess the surprise party really wore us out.
Summer: And it has been one surprise after another for me lately. A few days ago, I didn’t even know that there was going to be a vow renewal ceremony, much less a bachelor/bachelorette party.
Kyle: Hey. Non-bachelor/bachelorette. You forgot you’re already married.
Kyle: And you better not ever forget it.
Kyle: Mm. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.
Summer: Husband and wife forever.
Kyle: Remind to thank noah for last night.
Noah: You are quite welcome, sir.
Kyle: Hey. Your club did not disappoint.
Summer: It is going to be a huge success.
Noah: Okay, well, you might be a little biased.
Summer: I might be, but i also have a knack for predicting these things.
Allie: And I keep telling him the same thing.
Noah: Again, biased. But I will give myself some credit for trying out my club on something equally successful — your marriage.
Summer: We are so excited to renew our vows.
Kyle: Mmm.
Victoria: I am not backing out of our deal. I value your instincts and your ideas, and I think that chancellor-winters will flourish& under your leadership. However, this is a tricky endeavor that we’re venturing into, and if we do not do it right, there could be possible legal ramifications for both of us.
Nate: I can handle things on my end. I’ve taken all the necessary steps to be prepared to sell my shares to newman. And I’m sure you’ve taken all the steps, as well. Which makes me think that’s not what’s really on your mind. What is it that has you second-guessing now?
Victoria: I want to be certain that you’re willing to go the distance. You know, you’re risking the wrath of your family when they find out that you’ve betrayed them.
Nate: Betrayed them? What I’m doing is going to lead chancellor-winters to the next level of success. My family has continually told me that I need to prove myself. So I’m going to do just that. I’m setting the stage for them to witness my leadership and vision, as well as participate in the direction of the company moving forward. I am going to introduce a new way of doing things that will include and value us all. How can that possibly be betrayal?
Jack: I was actually wondering where you went last night, as well.
Diane: Phyllis has to turn every little thing into some big mystery. I did not sneak out. I was tired. It was a young person’s party. I’d had a long day. So I went home and I went to bed.
Phyllis: Oh, the old and tired defense.
[ Cellphone pings ]
Diane: [ Sighs ] You know, i am — I am trying so hard to bury the hatchet with you. So, let me just ask. What can I do to finally change your mind about me?
Phyllis: Um…okay. Uh…what? Oh. What can you do? Let me see. Well, the basket’s not gonna cut it. Um…what can you do? There’s absolutely nothing you can do to change my mind about you. -Fixed. -That’s my son.
Jack: Come on, phyllis. Give a little. You two cannot stay on this roller coaster of mutual destruction.
Phyllis: You didn’t let me finish. I have more to say!
Jack: Okay.
Phyllis: I have to finish. First of all, the basket’s tacky, okay? Um, but our constant fighting almost cost me my job here, a job that I love. And if I’m to be very honest, I, too, am so tired of this. I am so tired. But not because of the party last night. That was fun. I’m just tired of our constant battling.
Diane: I find that hard to believe because it seems like you enjoy it.
Phyllis: Oh, really?
Diane: Mm.
Phyllis: Well, maybe I come off aggressive sometimes.
Diane: Oh! And self-aware! Once a decade. Look at that.
Phyllis: Well, this feuding, if that’s what you’d rather call it — all of this feuding is just exhausting me. And it’s a burden I can’t carry anymore. And I figure if kyle and jack can move on from your manipulation and your lies and your betrayal, then I can maybe do it, too. I mean, they are flesh and blood.
Jack: Keep going. You’re doing great.
Phyllis: And I’m willing to do something. Listen, you’re never, ever, ever gonna convince me you’ve changed. You know why? Because I have to convince myself. I have to do that for me. And I am willing to meet you halfway, so…
Diane: [ Scoffs ]
Phyllis: Let’s figure out a way to make this work, diane. Okay?
Diane: [ Scoffs ]
Allie: I only have a few minutes before I have to get back to work.
Noah: And that is why i ordered ahead.
Allie: It’s perfect.
Noah: Yeah, well, you take your coffee black, so it’s pretty easy to remember.
Allie: Still. Points.
Noah: I didn’t think I could be this happy with anyone.
Allie: Same.
Noah: In the past, for me at least, there’s always been ups and downs and constant questioning how the other person feels, having to fight for love, appreciation.
Allie: Wait. Are you trying to say that we’re too easy?
Diane: I appreciate you making the effort.
Phyllis: Well, I appreciate your gesture. Hey, why don’t you take this home?
Kyle: Everything okay here?
Jack: Yeah, actually, it is. Yes.
Summer: Mom, can I talk to you for a moment?
Phyllis: Sure.
Summer: Jack, do you mind if we use your office?
Jack: Absolutely. Please.
Phyllis: Hey, I was doing my best to be civil out there. I was doing my best. Come on. I mean, if you don’t approve of what I was doing, then you’re gonna have to trade me in for another mom.
Summer: Thank you. I could tell that you were really trying, and that means so much to me.
Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Yesterday was a wake-up call. It was crazy. I can’t keep on feeling this way.
[ Voice breaking ] I can’t keep on doing it, summer, especially when you and jack and kyle have all moved on. I mean, you’ve forgiven diane. I don’t trust her, and I can’t be convinced that she’s changed. But I can’t harbor all of this hatred. You know what I mean? So, honestly, hey, if I’m wrong, then great for our family. But if I am right — and I know this from personal experience — secrets have a way of coming out. And I won’t have to do one damn thing to make that happen.
Audra: Victoria newman?
Victoria: Yes. Have we met?
Audra: Not in person, but I’m a huge fan. Audra charles.
Victoria: Nice to meet you.
Audra: I’m sorry if I’m being a little forward, but if you follow the business news and/or things happening in genoa city, then you know all about you. I happen to be tracking both because I’m in town doing some consulting for chancellor-winters.
Victoria: Welcome.
Audra: You know, I’ve been reading about newman enterprises’ latest acquisitions, and in my humble opinion, the company seems to be heading in a bigger and better direction with you at the helm.
Billy: This all looks good. I will send it out immediately.
Chelsea: Hey. Uh, sorry for interrupting. Do you have a minute?
Billy: I, um —
Lily: I’ll, um — I’ll give you two some privacy.
Lily: No. It’s okay. Stay. I just wanted to thank billy again for everything. I, um — I really appreciate you being in my corner and going to bat for me with victoria.
Billy: Look, chelsea, your reasoning for telling johnny — it made a lot of sense, right? I mean, he deserves to know the truth. He’s going to find out about his biological mother at a certain point. But right now, I have to tell you, I am definitely second-guessing my decision to tell him.
Chelsea: Billy, it’s a great thing he heard the news from you and victoria as opposed to someone else. And I’m really hoping going forward we can just go in a positive direction. I want you to know I’ve thought long and hard about what you said, that johnny is not ready to have me participate in his life. I heard you, and I’m not gonna try to force anything. But I was hoping you would give him something for me. I bought this when I was pregnant with johnny. And even after I gave him up, I kept it. I’m not even sure why. Maybe — maybe it was for a moment like this.
Billy: I think it’s a little too soon for that, chelsea.
Chelsea: Well, you know, i let connor play with it when he was a baby, but it never really felt right because it was always johnny’s blanket. And I’m hoping I can help him ease into a place of acceptance. And I feel like a gift like this could show him that I never stopped thinking about him. Billy, I do not intend to be a threat to you or victoria or johnny. I just want to be another person in his life that cares about him. And I want him to know that. Want your clothes to smell freshly
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Lily: May I see the blanket?
Chelsea: Oh, yeah.
Lily: Thanks.
Billy: Look, I can appreciate this, and I know that your heart is in the right place. I just find it inappropriate. This will always be johnny’s decision, and he will make this decision on his own time. And if we keep pushing him, well, he could shut down from all of us, and that would not be good. We are adults. We have had years to process the choices that we have made. My son is now dealing with this for the last few hours, and it is something that he didn’t ask to be a part of.
Chelsea: I’m — I’m sorry you see it that way.
Billy: Look, chelsea, I don’t want to be harsh. I really don’T. But you’re overstepping. So, no more gifts, no more anything unrequested. Again, this will be johnny’s decision, and I will support him no matter what. If he decides to reach out to you as his biological mother or as connor as his brother, again, that will be his choice. But until he decides to do that, you need to back off.
Lily: Look, chelsea, this is difficult for everyone, but honestly, it’s even harder for johnny. He has no idea how to even fathom the adult decision making that’s going on around him. But I know that in time, you’ll find your way through this.
Victoria: I happen to be friendly with devon and lily over at chancellor-winters. What kind of consulting are you doing for them?
Audra: Due to confidentiality, I can’t disclose the nature of my work.
Victoria: Oh, right, of course. I’m — I’m sorry.
Audra: I mean, I can say that this assignment should keep me in town for a while, so I would love to get together some time, perhaps over lunch. I have every intention of getting to know all the players in town.
Jack: Looks like we all had the same idea for lunch.
Kyle: Ah! We should have texted you. Could have saved you the trip.
Diane: But I never mind a few extra minutes with my favorite guys.
Kyle: I was just telling mom how much summer and I appreciate her efforts to mend fences with phyllis.
Jack: And phyllis does get some credit for meeting you, well, almost halfway.
Kyle: [ Chuckles ]
Jack: Hey, it turns out people actually can change.
[ Cellphone ringing ]
Kyle: Uh, excuse me for a moment.
Diane: Jack, I want to thank you for always being able to see things with an objective viewpoint. Maybe things are different with phyllis this time. Maybe all we needed was some perspective. Between kyle’s amazing party and the threat of being fired, maybe things just came into focus.
Kyle: I forgot about a meeting summer and I scheduled. I have to get back.
Diane: Oh, no problem. I’ll bring your food to the office.
Kyle: Thanks. See you later.
Jack: Listen, I’m kind of curious about something. I didn’t bring it up with kyle here. Um, phyllis mentioned something about nikki discovering things in L.A. Is there something you haven’t told us? Who says you have to spend more on skincare
Diane: You know the newmans are not my biggest fans. Victor mentioned that nikki was in L.A., And then he implied that there could be some bad news coming my way. But I honestly can’t imagine what her trip has to do with me.
Jack: One of victor’s favorite pastimes is unsettling people with vaguely ominous threats. I’ve been on the receiving end of a few of those, as well as some that are not so vague.
Diane: [ Chuckles ]
Jack: Look, kyle said that nikki is in L.A. To buy a custom dress for summer from the forresters.
Diane: Oh. Well, then that makes perfect sense. I mean, I have said over and over again that there is nothing anyone can discover about my time in L.A. That could undercut or contradict anything I’ve said since I came back to town. Anyway, I am just going to enjoy what happened with phyllis today and hope that we have put the war behind us.
Jack: I hope so, too. It has exhausted me almost as much as it has exhausted you.
Diane: [ Sighs ]
Noah: Yeah. Yeah, we’re too easy.
Allie: You’re doubling down?
Noah: Easy in the best ways.
Allie: No. Nope. Try again.
Noah: Look, I just mean that we don’t have to try. We’re comfortable with each other. It’s special.
Allie: Okay, that’s a little better.
Noah: I can just be myself around you. I’m not constantly worried about when the other shoe is gonna drop. I hope you feel the same way.
Allie: I do.
Noah: I want more days and nights like we had yesterday at the club.
Allie: Well, maybe you could throw an after party for kyle and summer’s ceremony.
Noah: Yeah, that’s a good idea. You know, this would be the second wedding that you and i have gone together.
Allie: Yeah, but we weren’t together then.
Noah: Yeah, but I knew it would happened eventually.
Allie: Oh, really? That’s a little overconfident, considering that we had, uh, just met that day.
Noah: Okay, well, I was hoping it would happen. And all this time, who knew I was waiting for you?
Allie: [ Sighs ] I don’t want to go, but I have to get back to work.
Noah: [ Sighs heavily ]
Allie: I promise I’ll see you later.
Noah: Okay.
Chelsea: Hey.
Victoria: Now is not a great time.
Chelsea: Victoria, I wanted to thank you for speaking with johnny earlier. Billy told me it didn’t go as smoothly as you’d hoped.
Victoria: It went exactly the way that I worried it would.
Chelsea: I’m sorry. I know this is hard on you and billy — and especially johnny.
Victoria: Yes, it is.
Chelsea: I still believe once the shock wears off, there is a future where johnny will want me in his life. If we all work together, maybe we can slowly nudge him in that direction.
Nate: Hey.
Elena: Hi.
Nate: How was your day?
Elena: Still working. Just reviewing charts, but I can finish them upstairs.
Nate: Hey, hold on. Hold on. It’s pretty clear you’re trying to avoid me.
Elena: I mean, after the last few days, I think that’s the best course of action.
Nate: Because you won’t talk to me unless I fall in line with your advice.
Elena: Nate, if I say something, it turns into a fight. If I don’t say anything, it turns into a fight. So I can’t have an opinion, and I can’t stay quiet. So, what do you want me to do?
Nate: [ Sighs ]
Nate: All I’ve ever asked you to do was to try to understand where I’m coming from and why i feel like I have to do this.
Elena: But you don’t have to do anything. You are making a very specific choice when there are plenty of other options. You could just leave the company. Or you could slow down and actually learn the ropes. But instead, you are choosing to hurt the people who are supposed to mean the most to you.
Nate: The people who are supposed to me the most to me have no problem overlooking me or belittling me.
Elena: [ Sighs ]
Nate: There’s no reason for me to play small ball when i have big ideas, strong leadership skills, the ability to execute.
Elena: I am sorry, but how exactly do you know that you have those skills? And what exactly have you successfully executed?
Nate: Nothing. But that’s because devon refuses to let me do anything.
Elena: It’s his business. He gets to make that call. Yes, you have ideas, but you need to let your boss warm up to them. Give him time to adjust to the new dynamic. But instead you’re mad at devon. So you want to hurt everyone else who’s directly or indirectly involved.
Nate: Who exactly is being hurt?
Elena: Lily will be hurt. Jill. Billy. And right now, you are hurting me because this is — this is more than just business. This is about morality. It’s about family, relationships, and love. You know, the things that still stand when everything else falls apart. I don’t know who you are anymore, nate, but you are not the man that I fell in love with, the one who used to help people. And I don’t know if I can be around this version of you anymore.
Nate: What are you saying?
Elena: [ Sighs ] I guess I’m saying… I think we need some time apart.
Nate: [ Exhales sharply ]
Lily: I’m really sorry you’re going through this.
Billy: I’m sorry. I know you got a lot on your plate right now, and there’s a lot to prepare for with the ipo. And I will be — I’ll be 100% in a bit.
Lily: No, you don’t have to. I’m not asking you to.
Billy: It was just a rough day.
Lily: I know, and you’re handling it really well. You’re just trying to figure out what’s best for your son.
Billy: I wish I knew that this was not the right time to tell him about chelsea.
Lily: Well, you know what? It’s done.
Billy: Yeah.
Lily: It’s done, right? And chelsea was right about one thing — all you can do now is just forge ahead in a positive direction… ’cause everyone is struggling. Everyone, including you. You’re the emotional rock of the group. You know, you’re trying to figure it all out. You’re trying to take care of everyone. And I know how exhausting that can be. So, if you want to vent, you know, or… take a break from anything… it’s okay.
Victoria: The only direction that we’re going in is the one that’s right for johnny.
Chelsea: I just want what’s best for him.
Victoria: But what I’m hearing from you is what you want. And this is exactly what I knew would happen. You’re trying to weasel your way into my son’s life, even after billy obviously told you that johnny doesn’t want anything to do with you.
Chelsea: Johnny is still a child. He doesn’t know what he wants.
Victoria: Oh, wait, hold on a second. Now he’s a child? I thought he was old enough to know the truth. So, which is it? So none of us are going to be nudging johnny along. But what billy and i are gonna be doing is reminding him every day that he’s loved and that his life is not gonna change and that he’s not obligated to build and maintain a relationship that he’s uncomfortable with.
Chelsea: I love him, too. I’m just asking that he be open to knowing every part of himself.
Victoria: Oh, I’m sorry. You gave up your rights to johnny when you signed away your rights as his mother. This is his life. This is his decision to make. And I hope with every ounce of my being that you’re not trying to influence him because I am the only mother that he has ever known and I will not stand for it.
Summer: Still have a few minutes before our meeting. How did diane seem at society?
Kyle: She was in pretty good spirits, but tell me what happened when you pulled phyllis aside.
Summer: Oh, she’s still not ready to fully trust diane, but she sees now how useless it is to continue their feud. She wants her family to be happy.
Kyle: That is a pretty good start.
Summer: Our moms making peace is the perfect way to go into our vow renewal ceremony. Nothing is going to get in the way of the celebration now.
Jack: Thank you. And thank you for waiting for my food with me.
Diane: Oh, of course. I couldn’t leave behind such great company.
[ Cellphone pings ] Excuse me.
Jack: Everything alright?
Diane: Oh, yes, ev– everything’s fine. Um, I’ve — I’ve got to run. Just enjoy your lunch.
here you go. Here’s some tea. Lavender to help you relax. What do you know about tea? You’re a coffee importer.
[ Chuckles ] Maybe I’ll branch out. I’m sorry. No, hey, it’s okay. It does smell good. Hey. Did you get any sleep? Every time I closed my eyes, all I could see was brando in that hospital bed. Oh, honey. Hey, babe. Oh, honey, I’m so glad to see you. What’s going on? Diane miller was brought in with a stab wound tonight. Diane miller? Mm-hmm. Wow. First ava, then brando, and now diane. Yeah, it looks that way. Is she okay? They’re operating right now, and that — that’s all I know. Okay. But it’s got me really on edge. No. Of course it does. I texted trina to check on her, but she’s with rory, and I just, I didn’t want to tell her about diane then. I know. Baby, it’s — it’s gonna be okay. How? When? I-I don’t know. But thanks to that
invader article, at least we’re all watching our backs. Speaking of that
[Scoffs] Jordan feels some type of way about whoever leaked it to the press. Did she say something to you? Well, she wasn’t very impressed that I defended the source. Because I’m trying to catch a violent criminal. And to that end, I need your help.
[ Clears throat ] I’ve been briefed on the diane miller attack. You were the first person at the scene? Got there just before ms. Davis and mr. Chase. Sorry, I won’t be able to tell you much. Oh, I don’t know about that, dex. I’m betting you got plenty to tell me. Oh, olivia, I just feel so bad. Because my family was going through hell and they couldn’t get in touch with me. Yeah, I already talked to everybody, and I wanted to jump on the first plane home after I heard about brando. Yeah, I know. Sonny and I both agreed that it’s probably safer if I stay here. I know.
[ Knock at door ] Oh. Hey, olivia, let me call you back. There’s someone at the door. Okay. Thank you. Bye.
[ Sighs ] Someone order some room service?
Wow. I didn’t know places like this even existed.
[ Axes clattering ] Yeah. Well, my mom told me about it. She said it’s super fun. I’m ready to try it. All right, rory. Let’s start, uh, collecting our weapons. Or should we even say that to a cop? I’m off duty. Probably not. All right, let’s go. Well, finally, we get a little double-date action with the guys. Yeah, I know. It’s so cute.
[ Chuckles ] I really like rory. I’m so, so happy that you ended up with him. As opposed to spencer? Rory is definitely preferable.
[ Chuckles ] Isn’t he? I want to speak to a lawyer. That is your right. And you should. What do you got here? What are these? My dog tags. Hm. They qualify as a lethal weapon?
[ Laughs ] Well, I certainly hope not. But you tell me, dex. I don’t know what happened to ms. Miller, okay? I don’t know how many times or in what way I need to see that to where you actually believe me. What makes you think I don’t believe you? The way you came at me when brando was in the hospital. The way you’re questioning me now. It’s clear you and your boss have made up your minds. I haven’t made up my mind about anything. But so far, you’re the only person that could have seen what happened to diane. Right, but I didn’T. Okay? When I came in, she was on the ground, bleeding. What were you doing in the garage in the first place? This is your chance, man, to go on the record and clear up any misconceptions. I was working. Doing what? Your father asked me to lock up behind diane while he took sasha home. So you were there when she was attacked? I must have been. Okay, so a garage is a pretty big open space. How could you not have seen anything? I was outside. You’re good at your job, right, dex? Ask your dad. I will. But right now, I’m asking you. When sonny ordered you to stick around, how could you not have seen someone enter the garage? It feels to me… like you’re lying about something. What is it? Now that spencer is not in my life, let’s just say… I’m happier than I’ve been in a while. With rory.
[ Laughs ] I’m just ready for, like, a fun, uncomplicated relationship. Well, you deserve it. Okay, um, now your turn. You and cam went through a rough patch. Yeah, but we’re out of it. And you told him about the whole dumpster thing with dex? Well, just because we’re together doesn’t mean we need to tell each other everything. Didn’t cam prove that by keeping spencer’s secret? Hey, guys. What are we talking about? Nothing.Nothing. You know, “nothing” means us, right? Oh, 100%. Oh, the egos on these two. I, uh, really appreciate you being here, but please go. Get back to your lives. I can stay. You’ve done enough. And the truth is, nothing’s gonna make this better. We just have to live through it as best we can. All right, uh, I’ll go. But listen, if you need anything, you can call me at any time, okay? And that goes for you, too.
[ Sasha sighs ] Can I get a hug? Thanks, sonny. All right. Hey, uh, sonny, how about I walk you out? Yeah, come on. But I’m gonna be back ’cause you can’t get rid of me that easily, all right? Hey. I didn’t want to broach this, especially in front of sasha, but what are we gonna do about the guardianship? Okay, diane’s filing a continuance with the judge right now. But the thing is, sasha’s still under guardianship. But what does that even mean without brando? Are they going to try to appoint some interim person, a stranger? No, they’re just — they’re just gonna give sasha some time to grieve before she gets into all the details. I just can’t believe this. On top of everything else, she has to contend with that.
[ Cellphone rings ] Hi, alexis. Whoa, hold on. Wha– what? I know dr. Finn was on hand when diane was brought in, but he’s been called to a patient emergency. I was hoping, since you two worked together on brando’s case, that you might be able to provide some helpful information. Finn did brief me, so, yeah, I-I can help you as much as I can. And this conversation will stay at G.H. This time? What’s that supposed to mean? You saw the article in the invader. The leak came from the hospital. I’m just reiterating the need for discretion to keep important details under wraps.
[ Exhales deeply ] That always was your area of expertise, wasn’t it? I’ll leave you to it. Sorry.
[ Chuckles nervously ] The, uh, divorce papers situation has him a bit — you don’t need to explain curtis to me. Can we move somewhere more private to discuss diane miller? Right this way. What are you doing here? “What are you doing here,” asin, “it’s so good to see you”? Of course it’s good to see you.
[ Sighs ] Phew. But I told you I was fine. Yeah. Yeah, I was already on the plane at that point. To jacksonville? How did you know I was here? It wasn’t easy, I’ll tell you that much. But lucky for you, I got skills. Yeah, you got spinelli on the case.
[ Laughs ] No, actually, I was gonna call him next, but I, um — I called mia. At the seminar. Yeah, she told me that your flight had an emergency landing in jacksonville. Thank god you’re all right, so… here I am. You came… you came all the way down here for me? I came all the way down here for you. So, are you gonna invite me in or what? Come in.
[ Chuckles ] Okay, thanks for letting me know. Hey! What happened? Was it another attack? Diane. Diane miller? Yeah, I gotta g– I gotta get to G.H. No, of course. Go. Yeah. Okay. You stay — stay — stay safe. Yeah, you — you too.
I’m assuming that you spoke to your family. I know about brando. I’m so sorry. So am I. I feel so awful for sasha. I mean, first her son, and now this. It’s unfathomable. It is. And I’m so sorry I was out of touch. I mean, I — [ Chuckles ] Come on. You lost your phone. That happens. During a family emergency? Come on. You know, I was gonna be on the first flight home when I found out about brando, but then I talked to sonny, and, well, I mean, I decided it was safer if I stay here. Yeah, I’m sure you hate that, but you’re right. I mean, there’s a violent psychopath on the loose. It’s just better that you stay away. Yeah, but just hearing that, I feel like I’m abandoning my kids. Hey, hey, I get that, but you know that sonny’s never gonna let anything happen to them. I know. I know. He’s got security on michael. He doubled security on josslyn. And donna and avery are staying with him. Yeah, and the penthouse is like a fortress. Your kids are fine. Yes.
[ Exhales deeply ] I know. I still can’t believe you tracked me down just tell me about brando. It wasn’t just that. Okay. What else? Brando’s a baby here. A baby who was so proud to serve his country. But god, that war made a mess of him. I barely recognized him when he got back. We lost so much time. If only I’d known how little time we had. But when you did reconnect, I would say that you made the most of it, wouldn’t you? Brando loved you, gladys. I drove him crazy. He didn’t love you any less. I just wish I had one more chance to tell him how much he meant to me. I wish that, too. Your wedding… that no one was invited to.
[ Chuckles ] If I could do it again, I would celebrate with the whole world. All our friends and family. What? It’s just hitting me that I am — I’m completely alone now. Without brando, I have no family left. You listen to me. Yo u and I became familythe second you married my son. That doesn’t change now. So I got news for you, kid. You are stuck with me. I’m so glad. Do you have any idea where diane miller’s room is and what kind of condition shes’s in? Are you family? Um… I’m sorry. I can’t share that information with anyone but family. Diane’s in surgery. How do you know that? I have my sources. Well, I’m surprised y-you’re sharing that with — last time w-we saw each other, it was a one-sided friendship. I owe you for what you did for my father. He told me that you found out he was on antipsychotic meds, and yet you kept it quiet. Yeah, well, you know, I know something about that diagnosis, and I wanted him to decide how he was gonna handle it. I appreciate you looking out for him. Well, truth be told, you know, I was looking out for him not just for him, but I respect the hell out of you.
[ Cheering ] Okay. Right on. This is so satisfying. So, what do you say we make this a friendly competition? Oh. Oh, god. Here we go. What? Okay, if you haven’t picked up on it already, joss is totally extra when it comes to the competitive department. Okay, well, what is the point of throwing these things if nobody’s keeping score? Hey, I’m game. See? I told you I like him. All right. What do you say we do a tournament, we pair off, and the winners compete for ultimate glory? Okay, yeah, that sounds good. All right. Let the games begin. Diane’s wound was consistent with how ava’s and brando’s presented. So
it’s likely a hookwas used on diane, too? Yeah, but the only difference was, the doctors noticed when they were operating, that the wound, it was more precisely inflicted. The attacker’s improving their technique. Was a tox screen run? It confirms the presence of the same venom that was found in brando’s system. And thankfully, finn found an antivenom, and he was able to race it over to the surgical team very quickly. The last I heard, diane was stable and, um, the procedure was going well. Thank god for that. But you seem like something is still weighing heavily on your mind. The last time our victim survived, our assailant made sure the next strike would kill. I doubt this will be any different. I’m telling the truth! Sonny told me to lock up, not keep watch, so I didn’t have eyes on the door. Then what were you doing? Working. Answering texts and emails. You can check my phone. There’s time stamps on everything. Okay. The quartermaine picnic. No one can verify your whereabouts before you found ava and josslyn. I was bringing paperwork for your father to sign, okay? The front drive was crowded, so I parked on the access road. And what about charlie’s? What about it? Josslyn said she followed you out the back into the alley. And when she got out there, you weren’t there. That’s because I wasn’t there! Dex, you’ve been on the scene of all three attacks. That is a pattern. No. You know what else is a pattern? The fact that I gave first aid to ava and diane and hopefully to help save both their lives. Yeah. You know, I just don’t know if that’s enough for me. Time stamps?
[ Clears throat ] Am I arrested? Or do I need to make a call? I think you should call your lawyer, dex.
[ Door opens ]
[ Door closes ] I’m in trouble. I need your help. Where are you? Pcpd. I’m on my way.
[ Gasps ]
[ Chuckles ] Chest bump. Boom! Trina: Whoo! Aah. Sorry. It’s all — I don’t even want to talk to you. You’re joking. That’s my girl. Josslyn: I told you. You told me, right? Hey. What are you doing here? Dex, uh, said he was in some kind of trouble. You know anything about that? Yeah, he’s being questioned. I thought he was calling a lawyer. Does he need one? He was on the scene of diane’s attack. Yeah, I-I-I asked him to lock up. Did you ask him to stand over her body with blood on his hands? Jordan: I’m gonna arrange for someone to stand guard over diane miller in the time being. It’s a good idea.
[ Ringing ] Officer cabrera, I’m sorry to bother you on your night off, but I was hoping for a favor. Of course. What do you need?
There’s been
another stabbing. The victim’s diane miller. Dex heller was at the scene, and he’s been brought in for questioning. Wow. Okay. I’d like you to come to the hospital and stand guard over diane. Absolutely. You can count on me. I know that you don’t have the best memories of jacksonville, so I figured there must be something big going on in order to get you to stay here. And I know that you can take care of yourself. I just want to make sure you’re okay. And I wanted to offer my support if you need it. That support of yours… completely unnecessary? Completely appreciated. The fact that you flew down here… I can’t tell you how much that means to me. I think you just did.
[ Cellphone chimes ] Excuse me.
[ Sighs ] Oh, no. Come on. More bad news?
[ Scoffs ] That “something big” that you were referring to? You were spot-on. What’s going on? They’re clearing out the cemetery where virginia is buried to put in a parkway to the beach. By clearing out, are you talking about moving the bodies? Yes. For beach access? That’s unbelievable. It is. And [Scoffs] That plot was perfect for her. And it was so important to me that she’d be buried there for many reasons. Yeah, I —
[ Sighs ] I remember. Oh, right. So anyway, I-I decided to fight it, you know? Of course you did. Yeah. I hired a lawyer, and I filed an injunction. And? And apparently, I have no legal standing because I’m not a resident. Ugh. So, now what? I don’t know. I don’t know what else to do. Well, you got to keep fighting. Keep fighting? That injunction was my plan a, b and C. W– I’m just saying that there’s other options. Okay, like what? Do you trust me?
You may not have legal standing, but there are other ways to enact change. Okay, I’m listening. Hi. I’m drew cain. Nice to meet you. And you are? My name is carly. Carly. That’s such a beautiful name. Thank you.
[ Whispers ] Ask me what I do for a living. So, drew, what do you do for a living? I own a media company. A media company we could use to raise some hell. Exactly.
[ Laughs ] I stay one or two days. I help you make some noise. The guild, the developers — we lay into them. I can’t ask you to do that. Well, you didn’t ask me. You have a family back home who need you. I’m talking about a couple of days. They’re not even gonna miss me. Carly, you know that I would never offer this if it’s not something that I wanted to do. Are you sure? I’m like 100% positive. Okay! [ Laughs ] All right, let’s make this town sorry they ever crossed you. Oh, jacksonville, you have no idea what’s coming. Bit by bit. It will get easier. It will. Every week that passes, the pain will lift a little more. Do I even want that? Then it will be like brando truly is gone. No, no. Brando will never be gone. I feel the people that I’ve lost every single day. J, my daughter. You feel liam, don’t you? I do. Brando’s no different. There’s a — a step we can take if you’re ready.
[ Breathes deeply ] We can make arrangements for the funeral… and put our boy to rest. So, how did it go with jordan? Fine, fine. It was tense, but it was fine. Yeah. I, um… I experienced a little tension with her, as well. Yeah. Yeah. No, I saw that.
[ Sighs ] I just wonder if it’ll always be this way, even if we get our divorce issues dealt with. You were gonna tell me about your talk. Jordan swears that she did not deliberately sit on those divorce papers. Okay. But what else? Well, she also started saying some very strange things. Strange? Strange how? She asked if you and i were on solid ground, and then she fed me a line about how you can never really know someone, even if you’re married to them. It just felt off, you know? Like — like she thought we were keeping secrets from each other. I’m sure she was just projecting, though, right? Mm-hmm. Right. Because you and I… we’re about as solid as it gets, right?
[ Giggles ] You sure? Alexis and gregory chase found dex in the garage. Mm-hmm. He says he was helping diane. That he didn’t see anyone or know what happened. You don’t believe him? He’s been at the scene of all three attacks and hasn’t seen or heard anything. What are you implying? I have those forensic reports you wanted. Great. Thank you. One second. Look, I know you like this kid. Hm. But you gotta ask yourself. How well do you know dex heller? Rory: Sorry about the forfeit. Hey, a win is a win. We get it. You have to work. There was another attack. Diane miller was the victim.
[ Gasps ] Oh, my god. Is she okay? All I know is that she’s in surgery. I’m supposed to go to G.H. And stand guard, make sure no one gets in to see her who shouldn’T. Gosh, this is so awful. Well, there is some good news. A suspect was brought in. Who is it? It still doesn’t mean things are safe. Well, we got hatchets. This is the safest place in port charles. Promise you’ll all go home together. Promise. Excuse me. Yeah. Hey, rory. Listen, I know that there’s certain things that you can’t tell me, but this feels really personal. I’ve been at two of the crime scenes, and diane’s a close family friend. Who’s the suspect? All I can tell you is it’s someone who’s been questioned before and has been spotted at all three crime scenes. Josslyn: Well,
I wanted to let you know
that the police are looking
for you, you know,
to find out
if you saw anything. Uh, thanks for the heads up. Dante already questioned me. Dex: Thanks for coming. How are they treating you in here? So far, no arrest, but I know they think I did it. What happened? W-why did they bring you in? They think I’m behind the stabbings because I’ve happened to be in the vicinity for all the attacks. But I’m innocent. You believe me, right, boss?
Gladys, I don’t think we necessarily have to do this right now. No, gladys is right. How long can we wait? Brando deserve a proper goodbye. Now he’s just sitting in the morgue. Oh, I can’t even think about it. Hi. Yes, I-I have the card right here. We can’t leave him there. And this will be good for us, too. We’ll have somewhere to — to go and visit and talk to him, right? You do that with your brother. And nelle. Oh, sorry. I — are you sure? I — okay, I understand. I’ll be in touch. Gladys, what’s wrong? Oh, nothing that can’t be fixed, I’m sure. What is it?
[ Sighs ] The funeral home won’t take your card because there’s a hold on it with the bank. What?! No, I have more than enough to — brando was my guardian. I need him to sign off on purchases. There’s no problem. Why don’t you just call the funeral home back, and we’ll just use my card? It’s right here. No. Uh, sasha. I want to. No, no. He is my husband. I — he was my husband. I-I’m the one who sh–
[ Sobs ] Oh, come here. Oh, my god. What do I do? What do I do now? You know, when I was with jordan, I could just feel it. Ther e was a part of her thatshe was holding back from me. And I don’t feel that from you. I’m glad. Poor thing must think because she’s keeping secrets everyone does. I’m glad to hear we’re both on the side of truth. Portia: And I need to tell trina
how much I love her.
And I need to tell trina
the truth.
The truth about her father. Babe? What is it? I am, uh — I’m so sorry. I-I just remembered that there’s something that I needed to take care of. It’s very important. Do you mind if I just — no. No, of course not. I love you. I love you, too. I can’t believe this about diana. Are you okay? This is all just hitting way too close to home. Should we just get out of here? I-I’m gonna go check on diana so I can report back to my family. Okay, well, we’ll go with you. Yeah. No. Joss. Listen, it’s fine, okay? I will not have you go out alone.
[ Scoffs ] Well, thanks to sonny, I won’t be, okay? I’m guarded 24 hours. I’ll have reid take me. Just please get home safe, okay? Fine.
[ Exhales deeply ] So, should we get out of here, too? I mean, there’s no point hanging around here. Or we can talk about what’s going on between us. I don’t know what you mean. Trina, you have been avoiding me ever since you found out I was covering for spencer. I get it. You have every right to be mad. Good. Because I am. Oh, I forgot. I’ve got something that I want to send you. Do you have your tablet here? Uh, yeah. Yeah. Okay. What is it? Well, I, um… I stopped on the way to the airport to, uh, put together a little message for you.
[ Tablet chimes ] Oh, well, here it is. All right, here we go. Okay, say “hi, mommy.”
Hi, mommy.
Hi, momma carly.
Good luck. We miss you.
That’s so great,
you guys.
Okay, what else?
I love you, mommy.
I love you. Can’t wait
to see you when you get home. Let’s blow her a kiss,
okay?
On three.
One, two, three. Drew. I was hoping you’d like that. I loved it. Well, it’s getting a little bit late. Wait, where are you going? Well, uh, I mean, apparently there’s some conventions in town. A lot of the hotels are booked. So I’ll probably have to get a hotel out of town. But I’ll be back here in the morning to meet you. What are you talking about? That’s crazy. It’s no big deal. Yeah, but I’m sure this couch pulls out. You can stay here. With you? Yeah. I’m gonna be here, too. W– wha– I mean, I don’t know. I’m not sure that’s the best idea, you know? Considering… it’s fine. We’re adults. We can, you know, have an adult-friendly sleepover and… it’s the least I can do. Please? Stay. Okay. Aren’t you gonna say something? Jordan: Sonny. I didn’t know you were a lawyer now. Oh, no. Far from it. Um, I came to check on dex, and I found that he has no lawyer present. What’s that about? And that’s on dex. He chose not to call one. Is — is he arrested? That’s a no. Let’s go. Don’t leave town. Got it.
[ Sighs ] Did dex give you anything? No. And he swears he didn’t see or hear anything. How is that possible? I don’t know. But we got nothing to hold him on. We — all the evidence we have is circumstantial. Am I wrong? But there’s something about him. Something off. Yeah. You’re not wrong. Keep digging. Will do. Thanks for that back there. I’ll give you a ride. No, you don’t have to do that. Let’s go.
[ Grunts lightly ] I’m really sorry about the couch. No worries. I-I thought it pulled out. I really did. Carly it’s, uh — it’s fine. You know what? I can call downstairs and I can see if they’ll bring you up a cot. That would be better. I think you’re forgetting that I spent two years in a cell. So, um, this is like heaven compared to cinder block. Noted. Okay. Okay, um, good night. Good night.
[ Exhales deeply ]
[ Grunts ]
[ Exhales sharply ] Drew. Yeah? I know I said this before. Thanks for coming. It really means everything. You’re welcome. We’re gonna fix this situation with your mother. You know that, right? I do now. Thank you for being here. I… haven’t always been the kindest or most welcoming to you. For legitimate reasons. But what you’ve done for us… hits — hits me right here. Well, get used to it ’cause I’m not going anywhere. Portia, what are you doing? Curtis told me about your little divorce papers chat. Jordan, how dare you? Trina, I-I hated every single second that I had to lie to you. It’s just, spencer and I, we have this history. And — but so do we. It may not be as long, but it’s — it’s pretty important. So important. And if this messes that up at all — okay. Okay. It won’T. I’m not planning on holding a grudge. It just might take me a minute to get past it. That’s — that’s totally fair. And I-I don’t want to give an excuse. I just want to explain myself. I was torn between two people that I care so much about. And that’S… hard. Extremely. I mean, have you ever experienced something like that? Trina: Cam made it seem like you were alone in that dumpster. Cam assumed, and I didn’t correct him. Because you were with dex. Yeah. I guess I have. Hey. Josslyn, hey, what’s going on? Is dex here? Why are you asking about dex? I heard he’s a suspect in all the attacks. I-I can’t comment. But w-where did you hear that? I-it doesn’t matter. You really can’t tell me anything? At all? Dex was brought in. He left for sonny a little while ago. Thanks for the ride home. We’re gonna make a stop first.
Interview with actors Natalie Zea, Eoin Macken, Nicholas Gonzalez, Veronica St. Clair, Jack Martin and Zyra Gorecki; and executive producer David Appelbaum of “La Brea” on NBC by Suzanne 9/15/22
This was for a TV Critics Assocation panel. They have them twice a year, and they’re a lot of fun. We’re not allowed to use photos, videos or transcripts from them, though, so I’m having to quote and paraphrase what was said here. I hope you enjoy it! I love this show. It’s even more exciting this season.
NBC UNIVERSAL 2022 TCA PRESS TOUR NBC LA BREA
Nicholas Gonzalez, Talent
Zyra Gorecki, Talent
Eoin Macken, Talent
Jack Martin, Talent
Veronica St. Clair, Talent
Natalie Zea, Talent
David Appelbaum, Showrunner/Executive Producer
Virtual via Zoom September 15, 2022
Those of us in the press saw the first episode of the show ahead of time. A lot happens in that first episode, and (MINOR SPOILER) Izzy’s artificial leg is damaged. I tried to ask Zyra Gorecki about that, without giving away too much. She admitted that, “both physically and emotionally, she’s having a very difficult time. So the goal is, obviously, they land in Seattle, they’re trying to make it back to L.A., right? That’s a very long walk. That’s a very long walk with two completely there legs, let alone, you know, one leg and a dad that’s got a lot of issues, you know?” I think she put it very well and without giving spoilers. Just know that all is not what it seems when the show starts! There are many surprises in the first episode, so you don’t want to miss it.
Another member of the press asked whether that idea about her leg was from the writers’ or from Gorecki herself. Showrunner David Appelbaum answered that the writers came up with the idea but consulted Gorecki. Gorecki said that it was “very weird” to imagine herself in 10,000 BC and having that happen.
Many journalists were at the panel and asked their questions. Appelbaum was asked whether this season has the same amount of both CGI and non-CGI special effects as last season. He confirmed that there were many special effects this season because the audience expects that, given the setting. He thinks the audience will enjoy it this season even more. He was also asked about physical things the cast interacts with when there is the CGI effect, such as a mastodon. Applebaum explained that sometimes they just use their imagination, while other times they have a proxy that they use. He praised the cast for their imagination and creativity.
Macken joked that their director, Adam Davidson, waves his hands and runs around, which works for him. Everyone laughed. Gonzalez agreed, saying that it can be hard to keep a straight face when Davidson is dressed up in a blue leotard and doing animal impressions. He and Macken joked a bit more about that.
The actors were then asked whether they had “unique acting challenges” this season. Martin spoke vaguely about some problems involved with being in a different time period and having to imagine his own family at that age. Macken added that he felt the scripts were very exciting. He praised Applebaum for giving the actors details about what’s going on in the story and with their characters, so that they can share in the journey and the action.
Gorecki was also asked about a scene where she pet a particular prehistoric baby animal. She replied that it was a foam head of a baby rhino, which Davidson held and wiggled at her. She laughed that it was “super entertaining.” She was also asked about how different it is this season, now that she’s working more with CGI and doing more action. She related that it was very different and had to act like this fake animal was trying to hurt her. She told us that “being afraid of something that isn’t there is wild,” and then she laughed.
Next, Martin was asked about having to learn about a new time period in which his character, Josh, lands. He revealed that he was already obsessed with that decade, especially the music and movies that he loves. He consulted with his relatives and looked at old photos to get an idea about the costumes. He can’t wait for us to see it. Applebaum added that Riley is also a huge part of that story with Josh. St. Clair spoke about how great this new storyline is. She praised their new time period, especially the hair, the costumes and the music. She also loved that it was very different from last season when they had to work in the mud, rain and Australian winter. Zea, whose character stays in 10,000 BC, made a joke about how she shouldn’t rub it in, and everyone laughed.
LA BREA — “The Next Day” Episode 201 — Pictured: (l-r) Natalie Zea as Eve Harris, Nicholas Gonzalez as Levi Delgado — (Photo by: Sarah Enticknap/NBC)
Gonzalez was asked how his character has evolved since last season. He spoke about how his character is principled and upstanding, yet he had an affair with Eve. Things are different this season because he has to keep everyone safe but is faced with this woman that he loves. He shares that there will be a big test to find out whether friendship or love will win out.
He was also asked whether he still runs because (according to Wikipedia), “he was an accomplished cross-country and track runner, winning the Texas State Championship in the mile and two-mile.” The reporter saw him run when he was in college. Gonzalez answered that he just started running again, so he found it interesting that he was asked this now.
The actors were all asked what they liked most about their characters. Zea told us that she likes that Eve felt like she was just a regular person, but now that she’s faced with this “extraordinary situation,” she is struggling both externally and internally about herself. She also likes that she’s flawed.
Macken shared that he likes how his character is involved with his children and not just his ex-wife. He enjoyed this season’s father-daughter journey, and how Izzy can understand her father more. Gorecki agreed that it’s fun to see how different Izzy and Gavin interact this season, and how she takes more control and grows more.
Martin answered that he thinks his story “is about agency and self actualization.” He likes how Josh is forced to grow up and take on more responsibility than most 17-year-olds and to be heroic, even though “he’s definitely still a kid.”
Gonzalez likes how Levi has to navigate his relationships with Eve and her family, as well as the rest of the characters.
Sinclair likes how Riley is “resilient,” especially when dealing with her father and the other “temperamental men,” even though (as she noted), she’s usually wearing a skirt.
Another question was about what will happen when everyone gets back together – especially with the love triangle, and now that Eve knows that Gavin wasn’t crazy, like she thought.
Zea answered that there will be “Fireworks, baby,” which Applebaum agreed with. She went on to say that she believes they cooperate very well together because of the life or death circumstances. Macken agreed that they had to put their survival ahead of their “emotional complexities.” Gonzalez and Macken joked around a bit about it until Zea said, “All right, boys. You’re both pretty,” which made everyone laugh.
Appelbaum was asked about expanding the original world, which was set in 10,000 BC. He thinks the show has a lot of potential for more growth. He praised NBC, Universal, and all the people that he’s worked with, who have been so supportive, and the writers. He loves how they keep finding “these different layers and elements of what this world is and what the characters are and where the show can go.” He thinks it’s exciting to peel back all the layers. Gonzalez added that as actors, it’s fun to jump into the different time periods and how unpredictable the story is. Martin also chimed in to say how much he likes it when the characters go to different times and places where they’re forced to change.
Gorecki was asked about which city in Michigan she’s from, but she said that it’s a very small town, so she won’t say where because of stalkers. She was also asked how the story about her being an amputee came about. She passed the question to Appelbaum, who said that it was always part of this story, even before they found Gorecki. They did an exhaustive search to find the right actor, he said, and they were very lucky to find Gorecki because “she has this great charisma and this natural talent and just immediately inhabited the role.” He praised her growth in season two.
Appelbaum was asked where he was when he learned that they were being renewed for season two. He laughed and said that they just had a baby, so he was feeding the baby with a bottle when he heard. This was a very sweet way to end our panel!
“La Brea” was a tremendous success in its first season and finished as the number one drama for a first year show. The highly anticipated second season begins Tuesday, September 27th at 9:00 p.m. on NBC and will stream the next day on Peacock.
In Season 2, the Harris family remains separated as Eve is reeling from her son, Josh, having mistakenly gone through a portal to 1988. What she doesn’t know yet is that her estranged husband, Gavin, and their daughter, Izzy, have landed in prehistoric Seattle and now must brave the elements and animals to make their way to L.A. Let’s take a look at a recap of Season 1.
From the Official Website:
Tuesdays on NBC (9-10 p.m. ET); Season Premiere: Sept. 27
“La Brea” follows an epic family adventure after a massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles pulling people and buildings into a mysterious and dangerous primeval land where they have no choice but to band together to survive. In season two, the Harris family remains separated as Eve is reeling from her son, Josh, having mistakenly gone through a portal to 1988. What she doesn’t know yet is that her estranged husband, Gavin, and their daughter, Izzy, have landed in prehistoric Seattle and now must brave the elements and animals to make their way to L.A.
The cast includes Natalie Zea, Eoin Macken, Jon Seda, Nicholas Gonzalez, Chiké Okonkwo, Zyra Gorecki, Jack Martin, Veronica St. Clair, Rohan Mirchandaney, Lily Santiago, Josh McKenzie, Tonantzin Carmelo and Michelle Vergara Moore.
Creator/Showrunner David Appelbaum executive produces with Avi Nir, Alon Shtruzman, Peter Traugott, Rachel Kaplan, Chris Hollier, Adam Davidson, Bryan Wynbrandt, Steven Lilien, Ken Woodruff, and Arika Lisanne Mittman.
Natalie Zea
Eve Harris, “La Brea”
Natalie Zea stars as Eve Harris in the NBC drama “La Brea.”
Originally from Texas, Zea made her way to New York where she earned a scholarship to the prestigious American Music and Drama Academy. Shortly after graduation, Zea appeared in Off-Broadway productions of the “Three Sisters” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” until a few years later when she made her television debut in an episode of the short-lived WB drama series “D.C.”
Zea has had recurring roles in “9-1-1: Lone Star,” “The Unicorn” and “Members Only” opposite John Stamos. She was also a series regular during the first three seasons of the FX drama “Justified” and brought on as a recurring character for the fourth season. Oher TV projects include “The Following,” “White Famous,” “Californication,” “The Detour” and “Dirty Sexy Money.”
On the theatrical side, she co-starred in “Happily,” which screened at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.
Zea helped develop Los Angeles’ reputable Lone Star Ensemble, a theater company in which she serves on the board of directors. She has a 6-year-old daughter with her husband, actor Travis Schuldt, and lives in Los Angeles.
Eoin Macken
Gavin Harris, “La Brea”
Eoin Macken plays Gavin Harris in the NBC drama “La Brea.”
Macken can also be seen as the male lead in the film “The Cellar,” co-starring Elisha Cuthbert, which premiered at SXSW 2022 and on Shudder. He also wrote, directed and produced “Here Are the Young Men,” adapted from a novel by Rob Doyle, as well as directing and producing the satirical comedy “Grey Elephant.”
Macken’s TV credits include “Stumptown,” “The Night Shift,” “Nightflyers,” “Killing Jesus,” “Merlin” and “The Tudors.” On the film side, Macken’s credits include “Close,” “The Hole in the Ground,” “Here Are the Young Men,” “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,” “The Forest” and Netflix’s “Till Death,” alongside Megan Fox.
Zyra Gorecki
Izzy Harris, “La Brea”
Zyra Gorecki plays Izzy Harris in the NBC drama series “La Brea.”
Gorecki is one of the first below-the-knee amputee actresses with a series regular role in a major broadcast television series. Gorecki is involved with the non-profit organization Amputee Blade Runners that helps provide free running prosthetics for amputees.
In addition to her acting career, which includes guest-starring on “Chicago Fire,” Gorecki is an avid runner and skilled athlete who is passionate about living and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
Nicholas Gonzalez
Levi Delgado, “La Brea”
Nicholas Gonzalez plays Levi Delgado in the NBC drama “La Brea.”
Gonzalez recently wrapped three seasons as a series regular on ABC’s “The Good Doctor.” He can also be seen recurring on ABC Family’s hit series “Pretty Little Liars, ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” and BET’s “Being Mary Jane.” His other notable TV credits include major recurring arcs on “Sleepy Hollow,” “The Flash” and “Frequency.”
On the feature side, Gonzalez recently co-starred in “Borrego” and “Evil Takes Root.” Other notable feature work includes “Praying for Rain, opposite Jane Seymour; James DeMonaco’s “The Purge: Anarchy,” opposite Frank Grillo; and Jonas Akerlund’s “Spun,” opposite Mickey Rourke.
Veronica St. Clair
Riley Velez, “La Brea”
Veronica St. Clair plays Riley Velez in the NBC drama “La Brea.”
St. Clair can be seen in the Netflix series “Unbelievable,” opposite Kaitlyn Dever, as well as the fourth season of “13 Reasons Why.”
She graduated with a degree in theater arts from the University of San Diego.
Jack Martin
Josh Harris, “La Brea”
Jack Martin plays Josh Harris in the NBC drama “La Brea.”
A Los Angeles-based, actor, writer, and comedian, Martin was most recently seen on CBS’ “All Rise.”
After posting his sketch comedy online during quarantine when the industry was on hold, he exploded on the Internet with his self-produced videos, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers across multiple platforms.
Fresh out of Georgetown University, Martin also studied at New York University’s Tisch Stonestreet Studios Film & TV conservatory, an intensive program focused on screen acting. He had also studied acting and the business side of entertainment through various talent management internships before realizing he was better suited in front of the camera, than behind it.
Martin’s self-referential sense of humor brings something unique to every video he makes. He knows who he is and is not afraid to poke fun at himself.
David Appelbaum
Executive Producer, “La Brea”
David Appelbaum is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of the NBC drama “La Brea.”
Appelbaum was a co-executive producer on “The Enemy Within,” “Wisdom of the Crowd” and “NCIS: New Orleans.”
Appelbaum began his career with four seasons on “The Mentalist.”
I, uh, decided to go to the police station instead of the spectator office. Oh, why? I had to see Leah Stark. I had to, Here’s denial in person. And I know how much he wanted it to be him. I wanted it to be him too, just so that this nightmare would begin to be over. But I think Gwe is right. I don’t think he did it.
I’ve got the Salom prison blue
and it ain’t gold. Base for
good. God. Thought someone was torturing a cat. Rub salt in the open wound. Did you come here to gloat? Yes. After you said you were gonna help me, No, I’m here to tell you that you were wrong about Craig Wesley setting you up. You said you believed me. I did. It was Clyde Weston, right? It’s him. Matt Clyde Weston.
Nancy’s new boyfriend. It. Sit, sit, sit. Really want some tea? Have her a stick drink. Oh God. Nancy, I’m sorry. I know what Justin said upset you. It’s okay, buddy. Justin was right. What? What are you talking about? I never showed up for the wedding, but the police did. They had a warrant for his arrest. He’s the one that stabs son.
And what’s worse? So much worse. Oh, honey, go on. Go on honey. They said that. Take your time, buddy. They said that he killed Aga. Oh God. Oh my God. I suspected, but I didn’t wanna believe it. I’m so sorry. I’m trying so hard not to believe it now, but I kept saying it that God, that I know he would never do such horrible things, but nothing I said changed their mind.
Well, Nancy, they had to have proof. Yes, but I just kept right on arguing with him, and I just had this little voice inside of me saying to me, Are you arguing because you think you’re right. Or are you arguing because you’re terrified that you are wrong? Bonnie? Honey. Honey. Oh.
Cause I want you to tell me what you did to my Abby, or you have two seconds to live. One. Okay. Okay. Settle down like I said. I went over there looking for Be Brady. I was, um, wearing gloves because I was gonna send a message to EJ because EJ told her that you shot him. Yeah, yeah. I was gonna fix it. So he’d find her strangled to death, but, um, you know, I couldn’t find her anywhere.
It seemed like I had broken the house for none. Um,
but then I ran into your wife.
What the hell are you doing here?
Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of lives.
So Clyde Weston is the one who framed me. That’s what the cops are saying. Well, it does make sense. I did get him in a little trouble sticking him with the jewelry I lifted from Abigail’s room, but he had an alibi. What’s the big deal? Unless he’s doing this for Nancy? Yeah. Okay. He totally lost me. Well, I stole his girlfriend’s husband, so he frames me for stabbing son.
I, He should be thanking me. It’s because of me that she was back on the market. Like could you just listen?
He didn’t just stab Sunny PDE also killed Abigail. Oh my God. He’s a monster. Yeah. Yeah, he is. So it’s been Clyde Weston from the beginning and he’s finally found the right man.
How many times have we been told that the police have the person who killed Abigail? And how many times has it turned out that they were wrong? I, I just had this gut feeling that it wasn’t Leo, why Leo told me things that he hadn’t told the police. Like what? Like he used a steak knife to open Abigail’s jewelry box and left it on her dresser.
That’s. The real killing was to found it. Yeah. Why would he hold back something like that from the police? He would’ve been a gift to the da. He would’ve put Leo and had gal’s bedroom with a knife. All that we had to do is say that Abigail walked in on Leo, interrupted a robbery. Leo panicked and killed her.
This is, this is just, This is just too much. I. It’s the police, Jack Devo. Hey, Jack and Sean. I’m glad you called him. Listen, I just came from seeing Leo Stark. I don’t think he did it. We’re way ahead of you. I’m calling to let you know that we put out an APB on Clyde Western, not Greg Wesley. I climb down on my, fell apart.
The, uh, the video footage that cleared him, it was faked. And I just wanted you and Jennifer to be the first to know it’s. And, uh, now we just gotta find him.
Okay, So you’re in the house and then you were in the Abby, and what did you do? But what do you think I did? I lied. I asked you a question. Will you Butler let me in. Oh, I’m sorry. I, I’m here to discuss a business opportunity with your husband at this hour. What do I just get off my day? You know what made this proposal to EJ first and he turned me down.
But I had a hunch, a smart fella like your husband would know a good deal when Selma. Hmm. Yeah. You know, uh, Chad a smart, but so am I. Did you think I would notice you wearing gloves in the middle of June
if she only had just not started in with all the damn questions?
Sean said they’re absolutely certain that client’s their man. Oh, they’re absolutely certain about someone they cleared months ago. Know I know what this whole investigation is doing to you. It’s doing the same thing. Me just keep telling yourself that people are safe, but they’re not safe. Nobody is safe.
Abigail’s killer is still out there waiting. I’ll tell you what, why, why don’t we, we’ll go to the police together and we’ll make them tell us everything they can. It’s got to be better than sitting around here waiting for the phone to ring. Oh, it’s, no, you, you go, I, I’m not feeling so well. Well then I’m not going anywhere.
Oh, no, no. If you do what you, you think’s right. You know, you, you go to the police station. I’m not leaving you alone if you feel sick. Well, I’m not gonna be alone. I mean, Doug and Julie are right upstairs and I I don’t feel sick. Exactly. It’s just. This is just a lot, you know, it’s a lot to take in and, and, and I, I think it would just make things worse sitting around the police station.
So I must have showed up after I grabbed the jewelry and then took off. Yeah, I guess. But why, What did he hear? Have against down the Gail? I, Why do you dare? You’re gonna be less out of here in a few hours.
Well, why you came me like that? I’m trying to figure out why you made a special trip to give me all this info. Wasn’t for you. I wouldn’t even be in here. So now, or even, Cause it wasn’t too long ago, I was on the other side of those bars because you couldn’t shut your big mouths. Are you still playing me?
I just told you who the murderer is. How, how? How is that playing? One I know you. And two, if they’re so short, Clyde, why am I in the cell? Instead of him? Maybe they can. He’s on their own with fancy, isn’t he? I could see it now. The two of them cutting a SWAT across the Midwest on a crime spree, like a new vo.
Bonnie and Clyde get it. Of course she’s gonna have to change her name. Clyde didn’t even show up at City Hall. Well, he probably knew the cops were after
it’s Chloe. I just can’t, No, let me, let me, It’s okay. Let me. Hey, honey. Uh, yeah, it’s Bonnie. Your mom is with me and she’s okay. She just, um, she really can’t come to the phone right now. No. She’s gonna stay with me a while and she’ll call you when he’s feeling better. Okay. Hi. You don’t have to thank me.
She’s my friend.
She’s worried about you and why wouldn’t she be ? I don’t know whether I’m desperate or just stupid. Maybe I’m a combination of both. Don’t, don’t. You dare do that. Money. All I wanted was someone to love me, and all Clyde wanted was a warm bed in somebody to vouch for him a needy bra who could make him legit after his time in prison.
Well, he sure found her.
You broke into a woman’s house and you didn’t want her asking you questions. You just didn’t like that she was onto you, did you? You stupid bastard. Are you sure you want to hear this? You wanna keep living talk,
hear the boss.
Yeah. I do feel a little silly wearing gloves, but what happened was I was taking a pot off the stove at the pub. It was so dang hot. It blistered my fingers just wearing the gloves. Keep the lotion off. Hm. Well, maybe you need more than lot. So why don’t you take the gloves off and let me look at your hands.
I don’t see any need to do that. That’s what I thought. Why is it that every crook I know decided to stop by tonight? What do you baling about? My sister’s supposed to be in prison. She breaks in for a chat. Now you so tell you what, why don’t you come up with a more believable story? I’m gonna go call the police.
You don’t get your hands off me,
Abby. You know, we can just stop right here. The rest is gonna be even harder on you. You probably don’t even want see me anymore. Go, go. I told you I wanted to hear it all and I.
Was the wedding cold off? Was it even here? Nancy was, Clyde was a no-show. He must have figured you were off after him. Now keep dumped Nancy at the altar. I mean, he is the type, No, when I saw him, he was all dressed up and acted like everything was fine. Have you been in Tuss with Ben? No, I haven’t been able to reach him.
There’s no way Clark could have seen this arrest coming. I just, It doesn’t make any sense. Ej, We have to tell him everything. The whole story. I don’t know what you mean the hell. You don’t what whole story.
Even iFLY is on the run. The police should have caught ’em by now. Even you have managed to evade them for quite a while. I don’t, I don’t think there’s ever been a crowd that you can blend. I’ll take that as a company. I don’t care if you believe me or not about Clyde. I’ve come here to tell you what I know, and now I’m gonna go worry about all the other things I need to worry about.
Don’t go Gwe, I’m sorry. I do believe you. And I’m sorry. I told the police you didn’t.
Sorry That I told them why to find. I deserved it. Anything I can do to make it up to you?
Maybe you could help me figure out what to do about my pill Popping stepmother,
do you remember when we were in Boston together at your grandma? And we talked and we talked and it helped both of us so much.
Who am I gonna talk to now about how much I miss you?
Oh, Abigail.
Well, it seems like I’m just adding to your problems here, but like I said, you’re the boss.
When I saw that knife on the table, I saw way out of the mess. I then,
why don’t you put that phone down before you regret it? Where did that come from? That’s the least. Your worries right now. You really think you’re gonna get away with threatening me? You know, everything has fallen into place for me right now and I swore I’d never go back to prison. So I’ll be Dan if I let you ruin my life like you ruin my sons.
Are you blaming me for Ben’s problems? When he was a kid, you used to beat him within an inch of his life, and him and me were working through that and he was doing just fine until he got tangled up with you. You were living with Ben and cheating on him with Rich Boy Amira, and you got yourself knocked up and tried to pass that baby off as his, I thought that I was telling the truth about the baby because you changed the paternity results.
All I know is my boy ended up in a psycho award and you ended up.
So does that really justify threatening me with a knife? Oh, it ain’t all about you, Missy. Your fancy bad singer brother-in-law suddenly remembered it was me. You got him shot. You did that. Dayja told him to keep his mouth shut. He goes and grabs it to that lady lawyer friend of his walking by. To teach him a lesson and shut her up for good.
Well, unfortunately for you, DJ and aren’t here. Yeah. Figured that out. But you knew him. I told DJ that if he did let his mouth, I was coming after his family and sisters mom. They’re. Right. Ain’t not right.
And now we get down to the real nitty gritty.
Chad’s got a gun and you didn’t tell me on the phone that he went looking for Clyde. We don’t know that for sure. Okay. What is a guy like Chad gonna do with a gun? All I told Bell was that the gun wasn’t in the safe. That doesn’t mean Chad has it. I don’t even know if the gun was in this safe. No, that’s not what you said before, ej.
I was mistaken. Now you’re just wasting my time. Listen, I know you think you’re protecting Chad. Now I’m gonna go check with building Security and see if they’ve seen Chad or Clyde, and then I’m gonna put an APB out on Chad. So you keep him here. You keep him outta my way,
I’m sorry, but he needs to know
now you tell me what you did to her and you make it fast. And after that, I’m done with you.
Is that what
you come from Heaven to let me know that you are right
or are you, are you a.
Are, are you here because I miss you so much.
Huh? I know what you are
you the answer to my prayers?
Like
you,
you know, I didn’t want the stand in judgment of Jennifer and not a good look for you. For the minute I said something to her, she said that if I told Jack, she would just unleash on me the saint did. Jennifer, you’re the highest a kite. Jennifer, are you sure? Yes, I’m sure. I’ve spent all those years with my mom.
She said if I even open my mouth to Jack, that she would she’d ruin what little relationship I have left with him. Hmm. Feeling stuck Are. God, I’ve really progressed in my relationship with Jack. I don’t wanna ruin that. And he really cares about Jennifer. He deserves to know what she’s doing to herself.
Maybe he can help her. This is why you and I have got to get back to being tighter than Channing Tatum’s. You my dear, have lost your edge. I have not. I have more edge now than before. What is the golden rule of Grif? Always look out for old number one. Telling daddy about his wife’s drug problem isn’t gonna get you squat.
In fact, it might get you less than squat. So we’re gonna take that off the table. Wow, this is brilliant advice. Okay, now I know you’ve got off to spend a little time with Cousin Mattie. You’ll be back to your selfish self in no time. You know, Jennifer, dipping into mother’s little helpers could actually work out for you.
Oh, can’t wait to hear where this goes next. Well, you wanna be closer to your dad, right? When Jen goes off the rails, he’s gonna need someone’s lean on. We know it isn’t gonna be happen. Ah, Matt, what? Bottom line. Jennifer’s pill habit is Jennifer’s problem, not yours. When I finally get out of here, you and I are gonna have a drink to that
here. Just don’t drink it too fast. All right. All right. Let’s put this down for a second. Actually, come here a little. Do not blame yourself because you got conned by an expert. First of all, honey, he fooled the cops too. What’s wrong with trusting? What’s wrong? With believing in love? We should all be as openhearted as you.
It’s so easy for you because you have Justin. Yes, and I thank my lucky stars every day for that. But that’s because for my entire life, I didn’t think I deserve what I have now. Oh, no. Yeah. No. I was as down on myself as you are now. But I am here to tell you it does get better. It does now. You learned a hard lesson.
You don’t let to guard down until you know everything there is to know about a med, right? Right. So now you need to believe in yourself, don’t you? Gar Clyde or Craig take that away from you? They have no, look at me. They have already taken away so much.
Thank you.
One. Jack, what are you doing here? Well, I came here looking for an update, but it looks like it already down on the search. You probably should know that about Clyde Western. Yeah, I already know. It’s actually why I’m here. I’ve just told Leo. Well, I guess it’s just a waiting game now. I should, I should probably be getting back to Jennifer.
You left her home alone. Well, no, I’m Doug and Julia there. Why? Sorry. I dunno. I’m just a bit junky. You know, all this western business, him being out on the. Gwen, I’ve gotten to know when you’re not telling me the whole truth,
you’re right, I’m not. There’s something that you need to know about Jennifer.
I miss you every second of every.
People keep talking to me about closure, but I feel like there’s this part of me that’s just been ripped off.
How do you close a wound like that?
I started, I started taking these again, just just to get to the. I, I, I really don’t want to, I just, I know, I know. I promise that I never would, again, I wouldn’t touch them, but
I, I just don’t know how else I can go on living without you.
It’s just, if I just understood why I need that. I just, I just need that so much. Is that why you’re here? Is that why you’re here to, to tell me the truth, because I need that so badly. I need that more than I need these. I need that more than I need anything.
Can’t you guess what happened next? You really warm spelled out for you. Yeah. What I want, it’s for you to use the last few minutes of your rotten life to tell me what you did to my. You asked for it. You so bitch. You’re not gonna get away with this.
Yeah, the output from security cameras is on here, so if Chad or Cly went through that foyer, this camera would’ve picked them up. Let’s see here. Camera one
doesn’t show which way they went when they. There’s gotta be a better angle from another camera. So you got, uh, camera one. Camera one’s got a perfect view of the outside door.
Do you have any idea where tab taken?
I took our kids to a movie. We were eating popcorn and laughing. While you were doing that to her,
did you enjoy it?
Dejo,
How do you know that Jennifers taking prescription drugs? Well, I went back into the house because I’d forgotten my purse, and she was holding the bottle in her hand and I could see from the first three letters on the generic label, I knew instantly what they were. Are you sure what you saw? I was blackmailed into delivering the same things with Dr.
Feel good last summer? Yes. Yes. I’m sure. No, no, no, no. You can be right. I mean, I mean, yes, she had a problem before, but she, she, she wouldn’t get back into that stuff again. She’s stronger now. Strong enough to deal with the brutal murder of her only daughter.
No, you can’t be right,
Jack. I. I told her that I knew and she threatened to turn you against me if I said anything. God, you.
When,
Oh my God.
Okay.
Okay.
So you stabbed my wife. You left it for dead. You sent your message to ej. What did Sonny ever do to you? Why would you go after my best friend too?
Had nothing to do with you. I wasn’t even planning on it. I read in the paper how Leo Stark was saying that when somebody confessed to kill an Abigail, I knew that wouldn’t own the, I mean if anyone knew she was innocent, it’s me and somebody had to pay for the craft. So to I figure who better than that little pansy Cause Nancy so much trouble as she told me.
He made a list of all the people he was gonna get even with. I knew all I had to do was get ahold of that list,
took her right out of his bag when Idiot wouldn’t looking sure enough Abigail’s name was there. So all I had to do was take out somebody else on that list and it would look like he was knocking ’em off on that one.
Could have been Chloe, you know, cuz of Nancy and um, Brady Black. Same thing, which left, um, you and son, but I guess you looked down. So I started trailing Leo. He led me in light to your Buddy’s office. All I had to do is wait, he’s back to me and. He used the same guy. I used with Abigail, and then all I had to do was set the scene.
Is that enough detail for you? I mean, I could probably describe the blood stains to the floor if you’d like me to. I’ll be satisfied when you’re dead. Yeah. You know, you keep saying that, but you haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
Thank you so much for trying to make me feel better, but I don’t know how I’m ever gonna come back from this one two punch. Honey, I’m not gonna be able to walk into a room without people pointing and whispering about me, honey, if I worried about stuff like that, I’d have to live in a desert of Mars.
Seriously, some place where nobody knows who I am and that ain’t happening. I judged in this household every day before breakfast. No, it’s true , but not by Justin kk. I live life the man I love. And that makes it worth, and you are gonna have that too. Did you have to? No. You have to promise me that you’re not gonna stop trying to be happy and don’t ever stop believing in love.
Jennifer, Jen, Jennifer, Honey, are.
Was Clyde. I swear I’m gonna make him paid. Anyone who ever hurt. Anyone who ever even thought about hurting you, I swear
they will be sorry they ever hurt.
Oh, there’s no sign of ej. It’s like he just disappeared in the thin air. Well, he probably thinks he knows where Chad is. Oh, great. So I got a murder on the loose and I got two Demira brothers with revenge on their brains. Beautiful.
You don’t have the guts. Do your big man. Show your mouth. Come on. Come on. Shoot in our man and cold blood.
Okay.
Yeah, he’ll be with Abigail soon. Now, Chad won’t take long now.
Taylor: That thomas is dangerous, and that he hasn’t changed one bit.
Steffy: Oh, my god. When will brooke let up?
Taylor: I don’t know. I don’t know. But these attacks on your brother’s character are just getting worse and worse.
Steffy: Who does she think she is? Like, calm down, woman. Oh, my gosh.
Steffy: Look, it’s fine. She can come after me all she wants, bring it on. But to come after my kids? It’s like she’s looking for things to pick apart.
Steffy: Brooke thrives on conflict, and she’s always had issues with thomas and me.
Taylor: It’s ridiculous that she’s claiming that thomas is a danger to his son.
Hope: What do you mean? I have seen thomas make strides in his relationship with douglas, so…
Brooke: He’s convinced everybody that he’s turned his life around. But the other side is still there. I know, I’ve seen it.
Hope: Okay, so then what exactly happened?
Brooke: Honey, I’m sorry. I know you don’t wanna believe the worst in thomas.
Hope: No, I don’T. But I also wanna know if my son is at risk. So, what are you saying? You said that you saw thomas with a knife around douglas?
Liam: Excuse me? What is this about thomas and a knife?
Thomas: Somebody is clearly overreacting.
Ridge: I told brooke there’s nothing to worry about.
Thomas: You know, I was, uh, I was cutting an apple with a knife, dad, like anyone would do.
Ridge: All right, she just felt that the blade was maybe too close to the kid.
Thomas: I’m not giving it to him, letting him throw against the wall or something.
Ridge: I know. I know all that. But you know brooke, and she doesn’t trust you yet.
Thomas: Clearly, if she’s thinking about calling child protective services on me.
Steffy: Tell me every word out of brooke’s mouth.
Taylor: Well, I can only go off of what thomas told me, and, oof.
Steffy: Why does she keep doing this to him? Thomas is proving himself every single day.
Taylor: She’s convinced that thomas is emotionally unstable, that douglas shouldn’t be with him.
Steffy: She needs to worry about her daughter. Hope’s unwillingness to compromise. They share custody.
Taylor: You’re right. You’re right, none of this is okay. She’s making thomas doubt himself, making him think he’s not capable of being a good father.
Steffy: Oh, my gosh.
Liam: Okay, so, thomas had a knife.
Brooke: Yes.
Liam: And, what?
Brooke: Well, it wasn’t just a butter knife from the kitchen. I mean, this was a good sized knife, and it was sharp, and he was using it to cut an apple.
Liam: Well, that’s not creepy.
Brooke: The thing is, he shouldn’t have been doing that right by douglas. Douglas was sitting right there.
Liam: So, douglas is just– is sitting there. And then thomas pulls out a knife and starts cut– like, what was going through his head at that moment?
Brooke: I don’t know. It’s not just the knife. I mean, I have doubts about just how healthy and well-adjusted thomas really is.
Thomas: You really think brooke would do that?
Ridge: I shouldn’t have mentioned anything to you.
Thomas: Report me for child endangerment?
Ridge: No, no one’s gonna report anybody. Because it’s not necessary. You are an amazing father to that little boy.
Thomas: Thanks, dad. I mean, it does mean a lot hearing you say that. I just– I just can’T. I just wish that brooke would stay out of our lives for good.
Thomas: Brooke really has no respect for me as a father.
Ridge: Yeah, I see it. And I’m sorry. You worked so hard to get here. So hard, and everyone can see it. Everyone but brooke.
[ Knocking on door ]
Charlie: Hey, boss. Uh, you were asking if– if brooke had left the building?
Ridge: Yeah.
Charlie: Well, she’s in the design office with– with hope and liam.
Ridge: Okay. Thank you, charlie.
Charlie: You bet. I’m here for you.
Ridge: Charlie.
Charlie: Yeah. Yeah?
Ridge: Would you mind getting the door, please.
Charlie: Oh, sure.
Ridge: That’s your head of security.
Thomas: Yeah. Um, I just hate that brooke is giving you all this grief.
Ridge: I just want some peace for my family.
Thomas: That… that’s honestly what would be best for douglas.
Ridge: I know.
Thomas: I don’t know. I just– I can’t stand the idea that anyone would think that my house isn’t safe for him. Like, look, I’m gonna go home. I’m gonna make sure that– that it’s the safest place that it possibly can be.
Ridge: Come here. I believe in you.
Thomas: That means more than you can know.
Ridge: You put your son first, that’s all you can do.
Thomas: I just, um… I don’t know why brooke has to always come in and start drama and make the whole situation just– blow it out of proportion. You know what? I don’t need to blow up on you at all. It’s just, uh– I’ll just put it behind me. You know, actually, you should probably start heading over to the house ’cause douglas is waiting for you. Spend time with his grandpa.
Ridge: I’ve been looking forward to that all day.
Thomas: And then you can see just how safe that house is for a little boy.
Ridge: I don’t have to go over there to see that. I see the smile on his face every day.
Thomas: Oh. I know he’s looking forward to hanging out with you. He always has a great time.
Ridge: You always have a great time.
Thomas: Hey, I’m going to stay here and finish up some work, and then I’ll head over and meet you there.
Ridge: Sounds good.
Thomas: Uh, dad? I just wanna say it means so much knowing that you believe in me. I mean, I wouldn’t be the man that I am without you.
Taylor: Thomas has completely changed himself for the better.
Steffy: We know that. Dad knows that. But, brooke? She keeps making a case out of every little detail. Thomas is holding a knife in front of his son? It’s not like he’s waving it around in front of his face.
Taylor: No, no. But brooke only sees her own made up version of thomas.
Steffy: Partly because it benefits her daughter. We all know that hope wants full control over douglas, and brooke is just stirring the pot.
Taylor: Thomas has worked so hard to redeem himself, to rebuild his life. And brooke refuses to give him credit.
Steffy: She doesn’t give thomas a fair chance.
Taylor: You know, it breaks my heart for thomas. And also for ridge.
Steffy: But what does that say about the woman he’s married to? The more brooke condemns thomas, the closer she gets to losing dad.
Brooke: You should’ve seen the way thomas was glaring at me while holding that knife.
Liam: So– okay, wait. So, just wait. So, at first, he’s just, like, totally dismissive of you when you ask him to put the knife away, and then he proceeds to, like, taunt you with it?
Brooke: Whatever his intentions were, it was very unsettling.
Hope: Well, I’m just relieved to hear that douglas wasn’t fully aware of it.
Liam: Yeah, that we know of.
Brooke: Okay, so the knife was very concerning, but what’s even more concerning is the fact that thomas is not bringing douglas home.
Hope: Okay, well, mom, douglas has asked to spend more time with his father, so…
Brooke: Honey, he’s a kid, and he’s at a very impressionable age. And of course, he wants to spend time with his father, but unfortunately, thomas is not a healthy father figure. I mean, think of all the horrible things that he’s done.
Liam: Kinda hard to forget.
Brooke: He’s been devious, unpredictable and he may have fooled some people, but not me. I’m gonna do everything I can to keep douglas safe. Okay everyone,
Steffy: Nothing could justify brooke bashing my brother.
Taylor: No, her perception of thomas is just a byproduct of her own warped sense of reality.
Steffy: She’s always like, “how can I twist this in a way that benefits me?”
Taylor: It’s so frustrating.
Steffy: Beyond. Brooke is way off base.
Taylor: You know, she will never love anything of mine.
Steffy: Except your husband.
Taylor: That’s a good point. You know, she has always resented both of you because you’re a part of me.
Steffy: Because we’re dad’s first family. His real family. We’re like a living, breathing connection of you two, and she can’t stand it.
Taylor: But brooke shouldn’t hold that against you.
Steffy: Well, she does.
Taylor: Yeah.
Steffy: Even if she doesn’t realize it. Thomas, he’s completely changed. He’s so devoted to his son.
Taylor: His whole world revolves around douglas.
Steffy: He’s not even dating anyone.
Taylor: No, he doesn’T. He– he works all day. And then he goes home to eric’s just to be with his son.
Steffy: And brooke finds fault in that. She’s digging her own grave.
Taylor: She is, but– but I don’t– I don’t know if ridge will ever see it like that.
Steffy: This time, it’s different. Mark my words. If brook continues to see thomas as some screwed up loser who doesn’t know how to parent his child, that’s gonna push dad away real quick.
Douglas: Checkmate.
Ridge: What?
Douglas: Yeah.
Ridge: Really?
Douglas: Did you see that?
[ Sighing ]
Ridge: How many is that?
Douglas: Today? Three times in a row. But the running tally is grandpa–
Ridge: The great one.
Douglas: Okay, the great one, five. Douglas–
Ridge: The apprentice.
Douglas: The apprentice. Come on. Douglas, 67.
Ridge: 67? Just remember who taught you.
Douglas: Come on, you don’t have to let me win.
Ridge: I’m not letting you win.
Douglas: “There’s an art to it.” That’s what you said when you were teaching me.
Ridge: I know, well you’re an artist. Not just at this, but– your drawings are amazing. Little picasso.
Douglas: Yeah. You know, dad’s been helping me lately.
Ridge: He’s a talented man.
Douglas: Yeah, runs in the family.
Ridge: Does now. How do you like living here? With your dad and my dad?
Douglas: Yeah, it’s awesome. You know, I’m having– having such a good time.
Ridge: We all love you very much. All right, set ’em up, come on. Not losing again.
Douglas: Okay.
Ridge: 67…
Hope: Well, thank you for coming with me to get coffee. Well, of course, far be it from me to keep you from your caffeine fix. Besides, my meeting got pushed back, so. You’re stuck with me a little while longer.
Hope: I guess I’ll have to deal.
Liam: I know.
Hope: Ugh, no…
Liam: What? Do I smell?
Hope: No! My mom forgot her purse, which means she will be back soon to retrieve it, I’m sure. Speaking of, um… so, what do you make of what she had to share?
Liam: She could’ve shared nothing at all, and my position would remain the same. I think it’s time for douglas to come home.
Hope: I miss him, too, liam.
Liam: Yeah, so does beth, and we keep trying to explain it to her, and I’m sure she’s super weirded out and confused by now.
Hope: No, I know. I know, but I don’t want to force douglas if he isn’t ready yet.
Liam: Listen, okay– let me agree with you about something. If I’m a little kid, being over at eric’s is probably awesome, right? All the nooks and crannies and places to explore, I’m sure he’s having a great time, but home is home, and home is with us.
Hope: I want nothing more than to be able to walk in that room and tuck my son into bed. But at the same time, I don’t wanna be the one that impedes on all this progress that he is making with his father. You know, and I’ve been over there and I’ve seen–
Liam: Yeah, well, don’t get me started on that. I know. Listen. Bottom line, bottom line, douglas can go over there literally any time he wants with the appropriate supervision. But even now that– thomas is carrying a knife around? Like, that does not sit well with me.
Hope: Me neither.
Liam: Okay, okay. So don’t let thomas intimidate you. You have to make it clear that douglas has to return to his normal waking life, which is home with us. Like, are we– are we still on the same page about that? And now please welcome ana montoya.
Taylor: You know, brooke feels like her marriage is under fire, like she’s not the one burning it to the ground. So, she’s attacking my children.
Steffy: Dad’s not gonna put up with that much longer.
Taylor: I don’t know, steffy, come on. How many times have we said that? I know that you want your father and me back together, and you want your family whole. I do, too. But, honey, it can’t just be because of brooke’s toxic drama. It has to be because your father really wants to be with us.
Steffy: I get that.
Taylor: Okay.
Steffy: But mom, you have to have faith. His whole demeanor changes when he’s with you, when he’s around the kids. I know you see that. And it seems like dad’s a little more present these days. It’s like he’s trying to make up for all that lost time. And it seems like he’s been more caring and thoughtful, especially over these last few months.
Taylor: That’s true. You know, your father is– is so proud of you and thomas. He really is, and… oh, he loves his grandchildren so much. He’d do anything for you.
Steffy: This whole knife overreaction… implying that thomas is a risk to douglas? Are you kidding me? That’s ridiculous. That’s a new low for brooke. I see dad’s eyes opening. He wants to hang around us more. He wants to be with you, mom.
Liam: I understand that you don’t want this to turn into a giant custody battle.
Hope: It’s the last thing that any of us needs right now.
Liam: Yes, I know. Granted, that would not be ideal. But, your mom still has a point. When it comes to somebody like thomas, we have to be extra vigilant, right? You don’t just– with somebody like that, you don’t just take their word for it that suddenly, they’re a happy, healthy, well-adjusted, psychologically normal, sensible person, right? I mean, the– the kind of– of issues, of deep-seated psychological issues that thomas had or still has. I mean, that, that– that stuff takes years– years in therapy to unravel, if it can be unravelled at all. For all we know, thomas is pulling one over on all of us.
Hope: Okay. The story with the knife is disconcerting, but you also can’t deny the fact that that thomas’s overall behavior has shown improvement.
Liam: You’ve said that before. And I don’t wanna do it all again. In any case, we can’t just ignore what your mom witnessed, right? Yeah, I know douglas is having fun over there, but enough is enough. He needs to be home. He needs to be sleeping in his own bed. He needs to be sitting at the dinner table with his sister. He needs to return to his routine. Children thrive on routine, all right? It’s not like he doesn’t get to see thomas anytime he wants. All we want is for him to come home.
Brooke: Liam is right, and the only way we can guarantee douglas’s safety, is if he’s in your care. So, I am going to do everything I possibly can to get douglas back to you, liam and beth. Where he belongs.
Douglas: Got your bishop.
Ridge: No. How did– no. How did that happen?
Douglas: Great-granddad taught you how to play?
Ridge: Yeah, he did. I blame him.
Douglas: Maybe we could do a tournament tonight. You know, you, me, great-granddad, dad and maybe even donna, if she wants to.
Ridge: Donna? Yeah, I’m not– I’m not sure that donna knows how to play chess. You– you like being here, don’t you? In this house? Everyone loves having you here, and they just wanna make sure this is the most loving home you could be in. You got two homes, really, right? You got hope’s as well.
Douglas: Yeah, I really like it here.
Ridge: Good.
Douglas: Okay.
[Knocking on door]
Ridge: All right, give me one second. Hey, do not move any– any of these pieces. I know where I am.
Douglas: I’m not gonna.
Ridge: All right. Hi, can I help you?
Woman: Thomas forrester?
Ridge: Uh, no, he’s– he’s not here. Who are you?
Man: We’re from cps, child protective services.
Ridge: What?
Woman: We’re here to investigate a case regarding douglas forrester.
Thomas: Hey, how are you? Hey, dad. What– what’s going on?
Victoria: You got my invite for the meeting with the semiconductor firm that we’re acquiring?
Nick: Got it. I’ll be there.
Victoria: And you’re on top of the publicity team as far as making the announcement?
Nick: On it. Let’s talk about another one of our possible acquisitions. Are you still planning on acquiring chancellor-winters?
Victoria: Full steam ahead.
Nick: And you have run this by dad?
Victoria: I have. And he seems to be fully behind it.
Nick: Surprised you didn’t lead with that news.
Victoria: Yes, no, I’m very excited that dad is on board. Newman acquiring chancellor-winters would be a total game changer.
[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. I-I know I’m a little bit preoccupied today.
Nick: No, all good. Everything okay?
Victoria: Yeah, it’s fine. I-I just might need to run out for a little while. I might be a few minutes late for the meeting. So if you don’t mind getting the ball rolling, that would help me a lot, and I’ll be there as soon as I can.
Nick: Of course. You want to talk about it, vick? You do seem rattled today.
Victoria: I thought I was doing a better job of hiding things, but I guess you know me too well.
[ Sighs ] I have to deal with a personal matter with one of the kids, and it cannot go wrong.
Chelsea: Oh, hey.
Billy: Hi.
Chelsea: Do you mind if i join you?
Billy: No, please.
Chelsea: I’m really glad i bumped into you, actually. I wanted to thank you again for agreeing to tell johnny the truth about my connection to him. And for helping me convince victoria.
Billy: Oh, I don’t convince victoria to do anything. She makes up her own mind.
Chelsea: Well, despite her initial reservations, she seemed very understanding and open-minded.
Billy: Oh, that’s victoria most of the time. She’s very capable of seeing all sides of the situation.
Chelsea: Well, as far as my side goes, I promise, I plan to be very patient about the timing. You know, I know you and victoria need to find the perfect moment to talk to johnny, so…
Billy: Actually, you’re not gonna have to wait for very long. We plan on telling johnny today.
Audra: Thanks for meeting me this morning. I wanted to continue our conversation when I was well-rested.
Nate: I get the feeling that you’re sharper on no sleep than most ipo advisors are after eight hours.
Audra: [ Chuckles ] I’ll take the compliment. Sometimes, I do calculate profit/loss statements in my head to help me drift off.
Nate: [ Chuckles ] Tell me why I can see that.
[ Chuckles ] So, what would you like to know before walking into chancellor-winters?
Audra: None of my questions will matter if chancellor-winters isn’t going public. I’m hoping to hear during our meeting, but do you know if an official decision has been made?
Nate: I haven’t heard anything yet, but that just makes me more optimistic that it will happen.
Audra: In that case, why don’t you give me the lay of the land, the dynamics behind the scenes at the company? I like to know all the players before the games begin.
Lily: So I’m having the video call set up. Before we hop on, I just want to make sure that we’re still on the same page with the decision we made last night.
Devon: Yes, we are still on the same page, and I have not changed my mind one bit.
Lily: Okay, good. Alright, well, let’s do this.
Devon: Okay.
Jill: Hey there.
Lily: Hey. Good morning.
Devon: Thanks for hopping on with us, jill.
Jill: I’m just intrigued as to why you wanted to talk.
Devon: Lily and I are in agreement, and we are ready to take chancellor-winters public.
Jill: Oh, fantastic. Listen, you have made the right decision. From now on, chancellor-winters is going to be unstoppable.
Sally: So, last time we pitched to victoria, I just think we tried to cover too many topics at once. I’m just worried that our agenda got a little muddled, like we’re just trying to throw ideas at a wall, hoping something sticks. So this time I want to be more focused. Like, maybe we just go hard on our top two or three priorities.
Chloe: Okay, so you’re saying you want to just consolidate our to-do list?
Sally: Yeah, I mean, there’s so much we want to do, I just don’t want our enthusiasm to get the best of us.
Chloe: Yeah. Mm. Agreed. You know what? Since we’re all fueled up, you know, why don’t we just head back to the office and finish up?
Sally: Sounds good.
Adam: Hi, ladies. Plotting world domination this morning?
Sally: Every morning.
Adam: I don’t doubt that. I would never bet against you.
Sally: Smart man.
Chloe: Okay, what’s going on here? ‘Cause this polite banter is really freaking me out. So either we’re all just okay now, or someone is suddenly ready to explode.
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Jill: I’m thrilled to get things moving. Oh, and you should connect with that ipo advisor that I recommended.
Lily: We are, with audra charles. We’ll be meeting with her later this morning.
Jill: Great. Wow. I’m loving how everything is just coming together.
Lily: Yeah, we are, too. I got to say, though, devon took some convincing.
Devon: Mm, I — that’s true. I did. Little bit.
Lily: But we’re on the same page now, and I assured him that we’ll orchestrate this in a way where we retain control of the company even after going public.
Jill: That’s exactly what i want. And by the way, where are your coos? I thought billy and nate would be in on this call. After the last one, I have to admit, I was a little concerned about nate.
Devon: There’s no need to be. That’s all been put to rest.
Jill: Okay, good. So billy and nate will be in on the meeting with miss charles.
Devon: Correct. Nate will be there.
Lily: Yeah, billy will be here later, as well. He’s just dealing with a family issue.
Jill: Is everyone okay?
Lily: Yeah, everyone’s fine. I’m sure he’ll fill you in later.
Jill: I won’t keep you, then. I have to tell you that I’m very excited about these latest developments, and I’ll check in with you later.
Lily: Okay. Thanks for everything, jill.
Devon: Talk to you later.
Jill: Okay.
Devon: Alright. Um…hey. I know that, uh, family always comes first, but what’s really going on with billy? ‘Cause for him to miss this meeting and then maybe miss the one with audra, it makes me question if his heart is really in this.
Chelsea: You’re going to talk to johnny today?
Billy: Yeah. Yeah. I’m going to go pick him up, and then we’re going to go — we’re going to go meet victoria.
Chelsea: Wow, that’s really exciting. Wow. I know I said earlier I was being patient, but that wasn’t entirely true. I could hardly sleep last night, realizing that johnny was going to know who I really am soon. I just didn’t realize it was going to be this soon, but —
Billy: Well, once we decided it was the right thing to do, we thought, “why wait?” Of course, as we’ve talked about, there’s no way to know how he’s going to react to the information.
Chelsea: Of course. I understand, and I’m not expecting any miracles right off the bat. This would be a lot of information for anyone to process, let alone a little boy of that age.
Billy: You know, johnny, he’s very attached to his family. You know, he likes his routine. And this is going to be a titanic change in his life.
Chelsea: I promise not to interfere with anything, but I do think that this will be a first big step towards something really healthy and rewarding for all of us.
Billy: I hope you’re right.
Victoria: Billy and I have come to a decision that we’re going to tell johnny that chelsea is his biological mother.
Nick: Wow. That’s huge. I know that’s not a decision you could’ve come to very easily. I remember a few years back, adam wanted to go to christian and tell him that he was his biological father. I was able to do some damage control, and, frankly, my boy was just too young to understand, but I know at some point in the future it’s something we’re all going to have to deal with.
Victoria: Up until now, I put it out of my mind. I just pushed it away, feeling that we would tell him eventually.
[ Sighs ] But chelsea has been asking questions lately, and somehow, I don’t know how it’s possible, but my little boy, he’s old enough to know the truth. He’s old enough to have a say in what comes next.
Nick: Vick, you are johnny’s mother. He adores you. You’ve been with him every step of his life, even before he could take his own steps.
Victoria: I know that deep down, and I’m always going to want what’s best for him, but I’m really — I’m just praying that I made the right choice.
Sally: Nothing is about to explode between me and adam, I’ve moved on. However, we both still work and live in this town, so I’m hoping that things can remain pleasant between us when we see each other around.
Adam: Completely agree. I have come to the conclusion that moving on is the best thing for both of us, as well. You made it pretty clear the other day there is no future for us, so I am stepping back to let you focus on the things you need to focus on. There’s no hard feelings, no reason for any awkwardness.
Sally: Great.
Adam: Well, I should… go. Okay.
Chloe: Okay, that exchange was civil and downright mature. I’m really proud of you for focusing on your own life instead of that jerk.
Sally: Yeah, well, I’m not that mature. That jerk is still on my mind but less and less every day.
Chloe: Onward and upward.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Cellphone pings ]
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Nate: As you may know, jill is a force to be reckoned with.
Audra: Just one of the many reasons I liked her when we met.
Nate: She’s one of a kind, for sure. But these days, jill seems less interested in power and control than she is in providing a financial legacy for her family.
Audra: Got it.
Nate: Jill handpicked lily winters to run chancellor before the merger. It was lily’s idea to combine the two companies. She’s really hitting her stride as co-ceo and is only getting stronger by the day.
Audra: Sounds like my kind of woman.
Nate: Then there’s billy abbott, lilly’s coo.
Audra: Jill’s son.
Nate: Mm-hmm. And lily’s significant other. But that’s not the reason he has the job alone. Billy really knows what he’s doing, yet he is content in letting others take center stage.
Audra: You haven’t mentioned the other key player, devon hamilton.
Nate: Mm. Devon brought hamilton-winters to the party. He’s nothing if not focused and single-minded.
Audra: Mm.
Nate: Now, why don’t you tell me how you got into this business?
Audra: There’s plenty of time for that later. Right now, we have a meeting to get to and, hopefully, a company to take public.
Chloe: Okay, so let’s dig into this list of priorities.
Sally: Yeah, why don’t you start whittling them down? I’m just gonna go upstairs for a quick meeting with nick.
Chloe: Oh, you want me to go with you?
Sally: That’s okay. I think he just wants a brief one-on-one.
Chloe: You’ve been doing a lot of one-on-one meetings with nick lately.
Sally: He’s a good boss. He just wants us to succeed.
Chloe: Yeah, well, that’s — that’s great, because we really do need him on our side. The last thing we need is any more conflict. Just feels good just to focus on the work.
Nick: [ Knocks on door ] Glad I caught you. Did you get my text? Can I talk to you for a second?
Billy: Alright, remember what your coach said? You got to dribble with both feet. Find an opening. Go — oh. Oh-ho! Look at him. Look at him. He’s getting better.
[ Sighs ]
Victoria: You know, there’s really no way to prepare for this, but he had a good night’s rest, and he had a big breakfast.
Billy: He always eats a big breakfast.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to grab ahold of them this morning and tell them how much I love him, but I knew he would just roll his eyes at me.
Billy: You know, you may feel like he’s outgrowing your love, but he’s not. He never will.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] Thank you.
Billy: What do you think? You ready?
Victoria: Just let me watch him just for another minute.
[ Breathes deeply ] I tried to ground myself. I knew eventually this day was going to come, but, honestly, I’ve had years to prepare for it emotionally, and still it’S…
[ Sighs ]
Billy: It’s been a long road to get here, you know, a journey that started before he was even born. We wanted a family so badly, and I made a lot of mistakes out of desperation, things that I did wrong in that time.
Victoria: Don’t have to go there, billy. It’s okay.
Billy: All I’m saying is that I have regrets, but him being our son, coming into our life when he did, that is definitely not one of them. He’s such a sweet, innocent kid. He’s been a joy from the moment he came to us.
Victoria: He’s the greatest& joy of my life.
[ Sighs ]
Billy: Remember how he used to smile in this bed, in this little crib, sleeping?
Victoria: Yes, he was the happiest baby ever.
[ Sniffles ]
Billy: Yeah. All those bedtime stories, he would just…
Victoria: Oh, god.
Billy: …Get swallowed up in all of it long after katie fell asleep.
Victoria: Yeah, I didn’t think you were ever going to get out of there until morning sometimes.
Billy: Oh, I could’ve read to him all day. Some of my favorite memories.
Victoria: [ Sighs ]
Billy: [ Sighs ] I just can’t believe that sweet little kid is so grown-up.
Victoria: Yeah.
Billy: You know, I got to say, whatever was going on between us all of that time, he had a very loving, stable home. You deserve most of the credit for that.
Victoria: You were a wonderful father. And you will continue to be.
Billy: And you will always be his mother. Forever.
Victoria: Thanks.
[ Sighs ]
Billy: What do you say? Is it time to let this be more of his life story than ours?
Victoria: Yeah. I’m ready. I’m ready.
Billy: Hey, buddy, come over here for a sec.
Victoria: Johnny, hey, honey…
Billy: Hey.
Victoria: …Come sit down. There’s something that we need to talk to you about. Music (I swear)
Chloe: It’s actually my fault that sally is running a bit late. We got super into our work, and now we’re just busy making things happen.
Nick: I love hearing that.
Chloe: So I’ll give you guys some privacy to talk.
Nick: Does she know about us?
Sally: I haven’t said a word to anyone.
Nick: Me neither.
Sally: Good. So you wanted to talk to me about something work-related?
Nick: Partly.
Sally: Is it something I should be concerned about?
Nick: No. It’s all good. I was wondering if you wanted to, uh, discuss it over dinner.
Sally: Can I check my schedule and get back to you? I have another meeting that I have to attend that I do not plan on missing or even being late for.
Nick: Yeah. Just let me know.
Sally: Will do.
Nick: [ Exhales sharply ]
Lily: Billy is behind us doing the ipo.
Devon: Yeah, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m asking, is he fully committed to chancellor-winters in general? Because it’s going to take everyone being at 100% to pull off this ipo.
Lily: Look, the family issue that he’s dealing with is very important, but he has recommitted himself to this job and everything it entails.
Devon: Are you trying to convince yourself or me? You can tell me the truth. What’s happening with him?
Lily: Well, I mean, I guess sometimes I feel like billy is pushing himself a little too hard to make this position work for him.
Devon: Okay.
Lily: You know, because when he talks about it, he talks about it in terms of supporting me, which I appreciate, but i think, to do this job, you know, with everything it entails, like the hard work and the long hours and the stress, you have to love it. And I know that he wants to love it, but I think you can’t really force something that isn’t there.
Nate: Hey, lily, devon.
Lily: Hi.
Nate: Let me introduce you to audra charles, chancellor-winters’ ipo miracle worker.
Audra: It’s nice to meet you.
Lily: Yeah, we’ve heard great things about you from jill.
Audra: I plan to live up to them.
Nate: Based on our earlier conversation, I have no doubt she will.
Chelsea: Nick?
Nick: Hey, chels.
Chelsea: Hi. I was looking for victoria.
Nick: Yeah, she’s out of the office right now. I’m sure she’s with billy and johnny. Vick told me everything about, you know, what’s going on with you guys.
Chelsea: Right. Sure. I bet. Yeah, I’m just trying to rein in my anticipation. That’s why I came here instead of, you know, calling billy. I didn’t want my name popping up on his phone at an inopportune time during a very delicate conversation.
Nick: Yeah, that’s the right move.
Chelsea: Yeah, just trying to give him some space.
Nick: Well, I’m sure you’re wondering how — how it went. It’s got you on edge, I bet.
Chelsea: I’m not going to lie, it’s a little nerve-racking, but my thoughts and my heart are entirely with johnny right now. I mean, this is big news, something that could impact a child’s life forever.
Billy: So your mom and I were just sitting here reminiscing about how lucky we are to have you in our life, and I know that we’ve talked about this in the past, but after mom had your brother reed, the doctor said she wasn’t able to have any more kids until we were very pleasantly surprised with your sister. But you, uh — you remember all that stuff, yeah?
Johnny: Uh, yeah. I’ve heard the story all my life. I grew in mom’s heart, not her stomach. I know.
Billy: I guess we’re just wondering if you have any questions about that?
Johnny: Not really.
Victoria: We just wonder if maybe you ever think about your birth mother.
Johnny: No.
Victoria: Because it’s okay if you do. It wouldn’t hurt our feelings at all. You have every right to wonder about it and to want to know about it. And, um… look, we feel that you’re at an age where it just — it might be the right time.
Billy: You know, the woman that gave us a chance to be a family, she lives here. She lives here in genoa city.
Victoria: You know her.
Johnny: What?
Victoria: Chelsea. Connor’s mom.
Johnny: [ Breathes deeply ] But we just saw her at the pool the other day. Were you all planning on telling me this? Behind my back?
Victoria: No, no, it’s not like that.
Johnny: Well, what’s it like, then? Because you asked me if i wondered about my birth mom, and I said no. You just — you told me anyways? Why? What’s really going on here? Is something going to change? Don’t mind me. I’m just the flu.
“The young and the restless”
will continue.
Lily: So great to put a face to the name.
Audra: Same here.
Lily: Yeah, so billy will be here later, but this is my brother and co-ceo devon hamilton.
Devon: Hello.
Audra: Your reputation precedes you.
Devon: I hope that’s a good thing.
Audra: That man who built hamilton-winters into what it is today? How could it not be? Nate has been singing your praises.
Lily: Oh, I didn’t know that you two knew each other so well.
Audra: We met by pure coincidence last night. I was at a local coffeehouse, and I recognized him from the media coverage of your launch party. Then he gallantly took me out to breakfast this morning to let me pick his brain a little.
Lily: Okay, great. Well, I’m glad you two are getting along and that you’re familiarizing yourself with the company, ’cause I think that’ll come in handy.
Nate: Does this mean…?
Lily: Yep, chancellor-winters is going public.
Nate: That’s exciting.
Audra: A smart decision, in my opinion.
Lily: Yeah, thank you. I think we’re all in agreement on that.
Devon: Yeah.
Lily: So let’s get down to business, yeah?
Audra: This is where it gets fun. Let me tell you why I’m here and what I can do for you. My purpose is to walk you through the ipo process from start to finish, offering advice and recommendations before, during, and after the actual offering. Yeah, there are a lot of things you just couldn’t know if you’ve never done this before.
Lily: Yeah, and we haven’t done it before, so can you be a little bit more specific?
Audra: Of course. So the first thing I’ll do is an ipo-readiness assessment. Assuming that goes well, I can offer project management services, technical accounting, and help with the sec reporting. There is a lot of paperwork to file, so we’ll put together a timeline that will keep us on track as far as what we need to do and what’s coming up next. I’ll oversee the drafting process and stay on top of the deadlines to make sure things go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Devon: Well, you sound like exactly what we need, somebody that has a lot of knowledge and experience in this area.
Audra: And I look forward to joining forces with you. This is clearly a team of all-stars, and working together, we’ll be unstoppable.
Lily: I love it. Your energy is infectious.
Audra: It’s rooted in data. But based on the research I’ve done so far, I am confident that this could be the most satisfying business move you will ever make.
Nate: You two definitely made the right decision.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] Nothing is going to change. That’s not why we told you.
Billy: No, we just thought you should know. You’re getting older, you know?
Victoria: Other people know. It might come up at some point. We didn’t want you to hear it from anyone else, sweetie.
Johnny: Great, so everybody knows that my birth mother lives in town? You told me. Thanks. Now, I don’t want to talk about it ever again.
Billy: Johnny.
Nick: I’m sure this revelation will have a huge impact on johnny’s life, just like I know it’s going to have a huge impact on yours.
Chelsea: Thanks for understanding. And I’m not trying to stake a claim to johnny. I completely respect billy and victoria’s roles as his parents. They’ve done a wonderful job.
Nick: Vick is the best mom a kid could have.
Chelsea: I know in my heart i did the right thing giving johnny to them to raise. I know — I knew then I needed to take a step back so he could live a beautiful life, one that I couldn’t give him at the time. You know, he deserves to have an amazing family, a loving family, without all the baggage I had back then. I’m just hoping that johnny will understand I did what I did out of love.
Nick: Look, my nephew is an awesome kid. He is open-hearted and empathetic. That’s because of the way vick and billy raised him. He’s at a tricky age, but I know he’ll understand how much you care about him.
[ Cellphone vibrates ]
Chelsea: Excuse me. Oh, my god. It’s from billy. It’s done. Johnny finally knows who I really am.
[ Sighs ] Alright, the reason why your dishes
Lily: Well, that was very productive. Thank you for laying things out so clearly and objectively.
Devon: Yeah, we appreciate that, and we look forward to next time.
Audra: Do I take that to mean I’ve been officially hired?
Lily: Yeah. Right?
Devon: Yeah, I think so.
Lily: Yes, you have the job.
Audra: Great. I will get to work right away and circle back when it’s time for another meeting. I’m truly excited about this.
Lily: Good. Well, thank you.
Devon: Yeah, take care.
Lily: Jill’s instincts were spot on. She’s fantastic.
Devon: Yeah, I feel like we’re in really good hands. But we probably should have asked your opinion before we officially brought her on board. What’d you think?
Nate: I approve if you guys approve.
Devon: Yeah? I would assume you would have a stronger opinion since you got to know her before the official meeting.
Nate: I hope you’re not trying to start something when we’re finally in a good place again.
Devon: How’s that me trying to start anything? It was a compliment. You obviously made a good impression on her, which is great for our company.
Nate: [ Chuckles ] In that case, thanks.
Victoria: I’m sorry I missed the meeting. Things with johnny went longer than I thought.
Nick: Yeah, not a problem. I handled it. Everything okay?
Victoria: Honestly, I don’t know.
Nick: What happened?
Victoria: [ Sighs ] I’m not sure I’m ready to talk about it.
Nick: Yeah, I get it. Just so you know, chelsea came by here, very anxious for some news.
Victoria: Well, chelsea can wait. She’s not my priority. Right now, I just came by to pick up a few things so I can go home and spend some more time with johnny.
Nick: So it didn’t go well.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] It went worse than I expected.
Chelsea: How did johnny take the news? Does he have a lot of questions? I mean, I’m sure he does, but what I mean is —
Billy: Chelsea, um… he’s going to need some time to process the information.
Chelsea: Yeah, of course, but, I mean, what was his initial reaction? I’m assuming shock and surprise, but was he at least a little relieved to find out it was me? Because he knows me, you know, he’s comfortable with me.
Billy: Chelsea.
Chelsea: Don’t you think this is going to help him in the long run? Does he want to see me?
Billy: [ Sighs ] Look, um… we’re not going to push things with him.
Chelsea: Right, well, I’m just wondering of ways I can help the situation. You know, like when he gets to know me in this context, I’ll be here. I’ll be waiting.
Billy: I don’t think you’re hearing me. This news, it really threw him. You know, johnny’s a very happy kid, and he doesn’t want his world to change. And we’re not going to pressure him to do anything that he doesn’t want to do.
Chelsea: Well, I hate that it was so hard on him.
Billy: And the last thing we’re going to do is make it harder on him. To be honest [Sighs] It’s all catching me off guard, this immediate want to be a participant in his life. It’s not what we discussed when we talked about telling him the truth, and this was always about him. It should be about what’s best for johnny.
Chelsea: That’s what I want.
Billy: Except it seems like you want more.
Chelsea: I just want johnny to be okay. Everything else, um… everything else is just about what he — what he wants and what he can handle, so, um… okay, well, thanks for filling me in. I got to go.
Billy: [ Sighs ]
Why hide your skin
Adam: Hey. How you doing?
Chelsea: I’m fine, adam. You don’t need to worry about me.
Adam: I’m not worried. I just… I got a call from connor this morning. He said he scored two goals in his game last night?
Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah, he’s really coming into his own on that field.
Adam: Hey, I had a thought. Do you remember when you wanted to take connor to see anita? Maybe long term?
Chelsea: I obviously remember. I also remember your response.
Adam: Well, I’m still not in favor of that, but I was thinking that we could finally do that “something together as a family” thing, maybe take him to that amusement park he’s been begging us to go to.
Chelsea: You hate spinny rides.
Adam: Yeah, but I love my kid.
Chelsea: And you think we could be together for hours without being at each other’s throats?
Adam: Chelsea, of course we can. Okay? We’ll divide and conquer the park. You can do the spinny rides, and I will get wet on the log rides. It’ll be modern parenting at its finest.
Chelsea: I’ll talk to connor about it.
Adam: Well, no time like the present. Why don’t we do it together?
Chelsea: Because it’s not a good time for me, adam. I’m having a bad day. Why are you pushing this?
Adam: Just thought it might be fun.
Chelsea: You know, when i asked you if I could take connor away for a little while, you accused me of using my son to fix me. And, what, now you’re proposing this family outing, what, as a way to fix whatever’s wrong with me this week?
Adam: That is not what I’m doing at all.
Chelsea: Well, then maybe you’re trying to fill a hole in your own life. I would never use my son to make my life better. I just want to love him and take care of him. Why can’t anyone understand that?
Adam: Chelsea.
Nick: Vick, it doesn’t matter how old somebody is. Getting news like this can absolutely rock them. But kids are tougher than we give them credit for. Sometimes they can adapt to things better than adults can. I’m very confident johnny is going to understand this and maybe even someday make peace with it.
Victoria: I really hope you’re right, but I just can’t shake this awful feeling that I’ve made the wrong decision and that I’ve messed him up for the rest of his life.
Nick: You haven’T. Trust me, johnny is surrounded by people who love and care about him, including his uncle nick. You know, maybe — maybe we need to hang out, just go to the batting cages or maybe play some video games and absolutely not talk about this unless that’s what he wants to do.
Victoria: Well, I appreciate that. I do. And I may take you up on it, but I think that this is a much deeper issue, that it is not going to be easy for him to come to terms with.
Nick: Well, I’m here for whatever you need.
Victoria: Thank you.
[ Cellphone pings ] Who’s that?
Sally: [ Sighs ]
Devon: Hey, hey.
Lily: Hey.
Devon: Have you heard from billy?
Lily: Yeah, he’s on his way. He said he’s sorry for missing the meeting.
Devon: Are you ready to tell me what he’s really got going on, though?
Lily: Uh, I’m not really sure it’s my place.
Devon: I understand. There’ll be more meetings before the ipo. I’m sure he won’t miss them all.
Lily: No.
[ Cellphones ping ] Oh, wow. Audra sent over initial figures already.
Devon: It was really fast.
Lily: My god, it’s all really happening.
Devon: I know. It is. I’m feeling a lot better about my decision, too.
Lily: Yeah, me, too. And I couldn’t be more excited to be doing this side-by-side with you.
Devon: [ Chuckles ]
Nick: Just finalizing some dinner plans.
Victoria: Uh-huh. Okay.
[ Cellphone rings ] Oh, well, you’re off the hook for now, because I have to take this call.
Nick: You are a busy woman.
Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Hello?
Nate: Great news. It’s official. Chancellor-winters is going public. When and where can we meet to talk about taking our next big step.
Come on in. Oh, gosh. Want to start a fire, maybe? I’ll pour us a couple of brandies. Yeah, I think that’s a good idea. Thanks. Ohh. I guess consider it down payment. On what? I owe you a pair of shoes. Oh. Ce n’est rein.
Ce n’est pas rein. They were very nice shoes. Not to mention comfortable. Well, no mission is without its sacrifice. Yeah, but we failed. Oh, I don’t know. Lucy is still in victor’s clutches. By her own choice. But we got on the haunted star and off again undetected. We returned a stolen zodiac — “borrowed.”
Borrowed zodiac. But here we are, slightly damp, missing a shoe… but otherwise none the worse for wear. And we’re together. I’ll call that a win. Take it, ava. It’s yours.
[ Monitor beeping ] I don’t care if that envelope contains a cashier’s check for a million bucks. You can’t buy back my love or my trust, both of which you threw away when you chose to have sex with esme prince. It’s not money. I’m not trying to buy back your love. Like I said before, this is proof of just how much I love you. What is this? You might say… it’s my life. And as you can see… it is now in your hands. Mr. Scorpio. Can I get you a drink? A glass of white wine would be great. Thank you. Okay. What? We’re two minutes late. You already have your nose buried in your e-mails. I told you he needed a break. Speak for yourself, little brother, who’s been looking for brando’s killer since they got out of bed. You know, I’m thinking… this guy probably sharpened the hook on ava first. Can we agree that both scorpio brothers need a break? I need a break, too. And I’m not exactly squeamish, but can we talk about something else besides hooks? Of course. You know I can’t deny you anything. That’s better.
[ Sighs ] Okay. Now you’ve got your way. What are we gonna talk about? I can think of at least one topic for sure. Uh, hey, could I get a bottle of beer? Foreign or domestic? Domestic. Always domestic. Oh, and, also, could you make sure you have a bottle of champagne chilling for when my date arrives? She’s a bit more upscale than me. Ah, great. Him? What, is he stalking me now? You know, on second thought, y– hold the beer. And the bubbly. Terry, I just want to tell you I am officially off the clock. Wish me luck. From the looks of things, your luck is already improving. Thank you. I am going on another date with cody. Last time we saw each other was at the quartermaine picnic, and we all know how that ended. Tonight is a new night. Have a good time. Thank you! Oh, when were those delivered? Ooh. More importantly, who are they for? “Lovely terry, until we meet again.” Since when did you get a secret admirer? It’s not a secret. His name’s yuri. And I met him at the quartermaine barbecue… hm! …Which just goes to show you that night wasn’t a complete disaster. I need you! Oh, it’s too late. I’m off the clock. No. Not you, britt. Can we talk? It’s important. If brando was specifically targeted, we need to figure out why. We need to talk to people that he worked with. Maybe they know if he was in a dispute with someone. Anything that will give us a clue as to who brando’s killer is. I see. “We’re” following clues now? Listen, if this is any kind of an inconvenience for you, I’m perfectly capable of following up on my own. What, and cut me out of what might be an important article? Not a chance. When do we start? Now.
[ Fire crackling ] Good to get out of these damp clothes. Sorry I didn’t have a robe for you, but… do you want a blanket? No, no. It’s not necessary. I ran out of brandy. So…scotch. Is it okay? Always. Especially when it’s that good. Yeah.
[ Glasses clink ] How are you? Well, I think I’m dreaming because… you are even more beautiful by firelight. Thank you. That wasn’t what I was asking. In the space of two years, you’ve learned that you were raised to believe a lie, that helena was your mother and victor is your father. And now charlotte, the one person that you love without reservation, has been taken from you… as leverage. If you want to maintain that everything’s fine and you’re handling it, I won’t press. But I’ve been where you are. Or close enough. Was keeping a cool facade when my life was literally blowing up in flames… and I wanted to scream and cry. But I was too afraid because if I started, I didn’t think I would know how to stop. And then if I was broken, truly broken, what would happen to my child? Or I could just be projecting all of that. Sometimes I think my fear for my daughter and my rage at victor cassadine is the only thing keeping me sane. Is he following us now? He’s probably wondering the same thing about us. Are we following him? You know, I have not the slightest idea what you’re talking about, and, um… who’s this dude at the bar? He’s new in town. As a kid, he went to camp with dante. He works at the quartermaine stables now. Come on, mac. Robert’s gonna find out sooner or later. What’s robert gonna find out? His name is cody bell. Bell. That name was on a list of 50 people at the quartermaines’ at the time that ava was attacked. That’s not all that he is. Finn, you seem more serious than usual. I… did you identify the venom that killed brando corbin? Britt, aren’t you off the clock and don’t you have a date waiting for you? Yeah. Don’t let us keep you.
[ Cellphone rings ] Cody, I was just on my way to meet you. Cody:
Glad I caught you, then. I just thought maybe we can try something different. Maybe go to meet up at the pc lanes, go bowling? Excuse me? You know, drink a couple beers, roll a few frames. What’s your size? I’ll rent you a pair of rental shoes. I am in a dress and heels. I’m not going bowling. We either stick to the plan and meet at the metro court, or I’m going home. Alone. Alright. Yeah. Metro court it is. See you soon. Change of plans? No. Bye. Bye!
[ Sighs ] Is britt right? Did you want to talk to me about the toxicology report? I’ve identified the venom. I’m waiting on a supply of the serum to treat that venom so we can have it here on hand just in case. Well, if that’s all settled, then why did you not — oh. This is about elizabeth, isn’t it? Wait. Wait, wait. Why is the door open? Oh, brando’s assistant is probably still working. I don’t know. With all the crime that’s been going on around here, I don’t — I don’t have a good feeling about this. It’s just a garage. Let’s go inside.
[ Gasps ] Oh, my god. What the hell?!
Charlotte’s only in this world because of me. And I know every parent gets to say that, but our case is a little different. Helena made an embryo. And it was my call to go with a gestation host. I chose the surrogate. I’m solely responsible for her being alive. And I think that may have been the most selfish thing I’ve ever done. Because I knew the laws I’d broken, the crimes I’d committed. I wronged people. I made so many enemies. I could hide her all I want, but she’s always got a target on her. You think if you had to do it over, you’d make a different choice? No, no, of course not. I feel the same about robin. Apart from the fact that she’s spectacular, I just couldn’t imagine a world without her. Until I became a mother, I just lived my life for myself. And as you know… that led to a series of terrible decisions. I basically just sold my soul to the highest bidder. Robin changed that. Robin just changed my entire perspective. I wanted to be a better person for her. The way you want to be better for charlotte. The only difference is you’ve succeeded. My case is still very much in doubt. Go on. Read it. “I, nikolas cassadine, of sound mind and body…” yeah, that’s debatable. Keep reading. “…Do hereby acknowledge and confess that I, and I alone, am resp…onsible for the disappearance of esme prince. I know this… because I killed her.” You know, you’d think the way that mac keeps looking at this guy, he had something on our mr. Bell. Forget about it, robert. I questioned him about the night at the picnic. He has an alibi. Then why so interested? Britt westbourne. Wasn’t she with cody the night of ava’s attack? Since when does britt westbourne qualify as a legitimate alibi? Look. [ Sighs ] You’ve had a crack at this dude. Maybe I should go over there and rattle his tree a little. -Mr. Cody bell. -Hi. I am definitely ready for that champagne cocktail. Are you sure? You know, I thought maybe we’d relocate to that cool new burger joint off the highway. First it was bowling, and now it’s a burger joint?
[ Scoffs ] Okay. If you don’t want to go on a date with me, just say no. No, no. Britt, it’s not you. It’s, um — it’s them. The scorpio brothers? Chief of detectives has a brother? Law enforcement runs in the family. Robert’s the D.A.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Cellphone chimes ] -Robert, wait. -Mac, what is it? There’s been another attack. The details are minimal. -Anything to do with a hook? -No. Then we don’t know if it’s tied to brando or ava. It could be totally unrelated. It happened at brando corbin’s garage. Sonny’s cousin was the second victim. Yeah, we could be looking at victim number three. Look, I need to take felicia home and then get to the scene. No, no, no, no. That’s okay. I’ll take a ride share. You go ahead and go. And I’m going to the hospital. I want to be there when the victim comes in. I know you’ve been worried about elizabeth, you know, but she’s finally trying to understand the root cause of all the things she’s been experiencing — the memory loss, the blackouts, all of it. Thank you for telling me that. That’s a relief to hear. Ever since biz found us talking about her, it’s like a wall went up between me and my best friend. I know, but with kevin’s help, she’s — she’s finally remembering some things from her past that she’s been repressing for years. About her family? I think so. I know better than to push for more. I won’t ask you to betray her confidence. Thanks. I’m just really glad that as biz goes looking into her past, she won’t be going alone. Oh, my god! That’s diane! Whoever you are, step back from diane now. What? No, no. I-I didn’t do this. I swear. I came in, and I found her like this. Okay? I’m trying to help her. We have to stop the bleeding. You heard me. Step back and keep your hands where I can see them! Alexis, call 911. I already called 911. The paramedics are en route. Who are you? I work for sonny corinthos. Okay? She’s his lawyer. You gonna help her or not? Please! I can barely feel a pulse. We need to slow the bleeding.
[ Glasses clink ] Do you believe the end justifies the means? Well… I’m not supposed to. But you do, don’t you? Yeah. On occasion, yeah. I think it’s my guiding principle. Whatever the desired outcome, it’s worth whatever I have to do to get it. I want to be a better man for charlotte. But what I want more than anything… is to keep her safe. And if that means I have to murder my own father… so be it. Is this a disclaimer? Because I-I do know who I’m dealing with. I don’t have any illusions about who you are, valentin. I enjoyed our evening together on the haunted star. But I could make the argument it was a missed opportunity. I had victor off guard. I could have cut his throat. Why didn’t you? Well, for one, there would be a fail-safe in place. Victor lives, charlotte lives. But victor dies.. yeah. You could not take that chance. But there was another reason I couldn’t have killed my father tonight. You. So you wrote a letter where you claimed you killed esme, something we both know isn’t true. Yeah, the truth is that esme accidentally fell off the parapet and drowned in the water. And that accident happened after you found out that I slept with her. No jury would ever believe that that was actually an accident. And I made that confession to protect you. Do you think this is gonna work? Do you really think that this… melodramatic gesture made at the 11th hour is gonna change how I feel about you? I mean, this so-called confession is actually just a reminder that you did indeed have sex with your son’s girlfriend. And should it ever be made public, well, the whole world would know about that. To expect me to see this as something heroic is just…delusional. You know, I can do a lot of things, ava… but I don’t have a time machine. And I can’t undo the errors of my judgment. Well, that’s a polite euphemism for adultery. The only thing I can do… is to make sure that you don’t suffer the consequences. Make sure that I don’t suffer? Look at me. I’m suffering every day. I suffer all the time. And I’m not talking about a wound from a hook. I’m talking about the pain that I feel because of how — of how you hurt me. The betrayal. The loss of self-esteem. Just the sheer humiliation that I ever bought into your promises of love and fidelity. That stuff, that — those wounds are never gonna heal. If nothing else, I can protect you. From what esme can do to you, even from beyond the grave. And, sure, my confession might not mean anything to you today, but keep it. Put it in a safe deposit box and consider my life on deposit, as well. And if the day ever comes that you need to withdraw it, then you — alright. I’ll keep it. You will? Uh-huh. Under lock and key. But I’m gonna need more than a piece of paper, nikolas. I’m gonna need much more. You saw mac and robert rush out of here. Do you feel better now that they’re gone? Not really. Why not?
[ Chuckles ] Why do you break out in hives at the mere mention of the scorpio name?
[ Chuckles ] Yeah, well… let’s just say that, uh, me and law enforcement don’t make a good match. Ooh, let me guess. You are against it? Uh, no. No, no, no. They just tend to be against me and people like me who don’t always play by the rules. Thought that was something we had in common. Ohh. No. I’m — I’m reformed. Are you? Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. I made a deal, got a clean slate, and I’m sticking to it. This was just delicious. Thank you. May I have a glass of water, please? Well, hello. Another date night. Oh, I’m really glad that the quartermaine picnic didn’t scare you two off. Yeah, well, your husband isn’t gonna scare me off, either. You know? I’m tired of him looking at me like I’m hiding some hook up my sleeve. And now apparently I have to deal with his brother, who’s the D.A.? You know, is that the locals’ idea of an investigation? “There’s a killer running around, so, hey, let’s just blame the newest guy in town.” Mac is just doing his job. I mean, if you don’t have anything to hide, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about. Cody, why don’t we go get that table? Why does it feel like your husband’s investigating me for personal reasons? What makes you say that? I don’t know. You tell me. Is it just because he knew my mom? Man: Lift. Okay.
[ Siren wailing ]
[ Radio chatter ] Alexis, catch me up. Alexis! I-it’s diane, mac. Diane miller? She’s hanging on, but just barely. You. Again? No, no. He was the first one to find diane. He called 911. If it weren’t for him, she’d be dead now. You want to tell me what you were doing here in the first place? I need to go to the hospital with diane. I need to be with my friend. Is it alright if we leave? You know, we’ll answer any questions you may have. But just for the record, from what we saw, this young man did everything he could to save diane’s life. Of course. Go ahead. But we’re gonna want to question both of you. Thank you. I know you work for sonny. He’s a good man. You listen to him and you tell him the truth. Alexis just gave you some good advice. Question is, are you going to take it?
Do you think I’d have a problem with you killing victor? I don’t know. Maybe, maybe not. You’d have a problem with my killing your good friend lucy. Well, yeah. Which I would have to do. I couldn’t leave a witness. I’d be a witness. Well, there is that. Hm. ‘Cause I’d be asking you to stay quiet about the death of your friend. And I know you wouldn’t do that. So I’d have to kill you, too. Could you? Alright. What more can I do to prove myself to you? If esme’s disappearance is ever investigated by the police, my confession — it proves your innocence and my guilt. Well, nikolas, you have a history of making grand declarations that come to nothin’. No, I need — I need proof that can’t be faked or forged. Fine. What else do you want me to do? If I’m able, I’ll do it. What are you doing? Here’s what’s gonna happen. You’re gonna take your little confession… and you’re gonna look into the camera and you’re gonna read every single incriminating word.
[ Beep ] Action. Like we told you, when we met you the night of the quartermaine party, back in the day, mac and I ran in the same circles with dominique. The person you really need to talk to is mac. He knew your mother much better than I did. Well, I already talked with scott baldwin, and he was married to my mother, so, arguably, he knew her better than anyone. And he claims that she never said anything about me. Yeah, my champagne’s getting flat. I’m so sorry. I am ruining your date. Yeah, you kind of are. Okay, I’ll let you get on with it. But, you know, you really should talk to mac. Why would I make it easy for him? Easy for him? Your husband’s been asking a lot of questions about me, even though I’m relatively new to port charles and I never even met ava jerome or the other victim. Is he laying the groundwork to frame me? Well, now, that’s not fair. You don’t know mac. Oh, but it’s fair for him to assume to know me? Well, like I said, h-he and dominique were close once. Oh, yeah? How close? If you knew the garage was closed because the owner was murdered and his body was lying in a funeral home, why did you just happen by? I didn’t say that. You did. Damn it. I’m trying to help you! Your fingerprints are all over the place. I mean, you got diane miller’s blood on your hands, literally. You also showed up right after ava jerome was attacked. And to top it all off, you were seen at charlie’s shortly before brando corbin was attacked in the alley outside the pub. So either you’ve got the worst timing in the world or you know a hell of a lot more than you’re saying. My boss always told me not to talk to cops without a lawyer present, so… am I under arrest? I am questioning you. You either answer me here and now or down at the pcpd. What’s it gonna be? Yeah. Got it. Been a report of another stabbing? Paramedics are bringing her in now. Paramedic: Bp is 70 over 40. Tachycardic and lost a lot of blood. Initiate massive protocol here. I need two units in her and run me a center line. Get a dic panel, a cmp… hey. How’d you — how’d you find out about diane so quickly? Um, we were going to brando’s garage to speak with his assistant. We were trying to get information about why brando might have been targeted by the attacker, and that’s when we found diane on the ground. Brando corbin. Diane miller. Ava jerome. They’ve all got one thing in common. Sonny corinthos.
Yeah. I’d kill you. If I had to to save charlotte, just as you would kill me to save robin. Yeah. I would. I’d miss you, though. But anything short of that… I wouldn’t harm a hair on your head. I would protect you as fiercely as I would myself. Because I’ve loved you since I first saw you. An insane, crushing love. Never stood a chance. But look at us. On the floor of your townhouse. I’m baring my soul in front of your fire. And the look in your eyes doesn’t look like pity. It’s not.
[ Monitor beeping ] I, nikolas cassadine, of sound mind and body do hereby acknowledge and confess that I, and I alone, am responsible for the disappearance of esme prince. I know this because I killed her. The means? My own two hands, by pushing her off of the parapet at wyndemere, my family’s estate on spoon island. The motive? Revenge. Justice. Guilt. You take your pick. Esme prince was my son spencer’s girlfriend, and I had sex with her. And to be very clear, it was consensual. And if anything, esme initiated things. But I shouldn’t have given in to my worst instincts. And my behavior was indefensible. However, esme used that lack of judgment to destroy my marriage. Not only that, she used it to destroy the relationship with my son. Any chance of reconciling things with spencer was ruined. In effect, esme destroyed my life. And when she taunted me on the turret, in a fit of rage, I grabbed her and I pushed her to her death. Honestly, my only regret was not doing it sooner to spare the ones that I love the pain that I caused. This I solemnly swear. Cut. Did you get all that? I think I have to go. Um, could I have my check, please? And, um, I interrupted britt and cody’s date. Would you put their drinks on my tab? Oh, that’s very sweet, felicia. Of course. Oh, no. No. I don’t want your charity. Okay? If you want to give me something, then tell me what you and your husband are hiding from me, especially if it’s about my birth mother. Cody, I understand your frustration and I understand the questions that you want answered. This just isn’t my story to tell. If you want answers, you have to talk to mac. I mean, it’s not like it’s some state secret. Okay, then. If it’s no big deal, why can’t you just tell me now? Why do I have to hear it from your husband? Um, here. This is mac’s personal cellphone number. However, before you make that call, you need to ask yourself if you really want to know the truth. Well, this date got way more intense than I expected. Terry: Diane’s wounds appear similar to the ones found on ava jerome and brando corbin. Dr. Dempsey has to operate immediately. She looks so helpless. Thank you. If diane was stabbed with a hook tipped in the same venom that killed brando, we don’t have much time. Okay.
What’s wrong? I’ve wanted you for years. I don’t want to rush this. We can go slow next time. Well, I appreciate you putting your words into action. But if you think I’m gonna fall back into your arms, you — you ought to think again. What are you smiling at? I just rejected you. Oh, yeah, you — you rejected me…
tonight. But I can see that I made progress. So, no… you won’t be back in my arms this time, but you will be in the future. That’s enough for me. I’m leaving you with the recording and this letter. I’m literally leaving you with my life in your hands. One more thing. It’s a chocolate truffle for you. Britt: Well. [ Sighs ] Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, this date pretty much feels over to me. I’m sorry, britt. I really didn’t want tonight to go like this. I believe you. Dominique is your biological mother. Of course you’re gonna have a million questions about her. I understand that. And I’m guessing if felicia is that eager for you to talk to mac that it’s for good reason. So why don’t the two of us quit while we’re ahead?
[ Chuckles ]
[ Smooches ] Bye. Hey, you want this phone number, buddy? Yeah. Yeah, I want it. Okay. Back to you, dex. You gonna talk now or talk later? You see an attorney here? No attorney, no talk. Well, then, you leave me no choice. Officer, we’re gonna be taking mr. Heller down to the station. -Yes, sir. -But you know — you know what? I don’t think cuffs are necessary. Right, dex? I’m not gonna talk. But, no, I’m not gonna resist going to the station. That’s the smartest thing you’ve said all night. -Let’s go. -I’m going. If there’s any change in diane’s condition, I want to know right away. You got it, robert. How are you doing? You want me to call one of your girls? No. Would that make you feel better? No, because then I’d have to tell them what happened to diane, and I’m not ready to do that. I understand that, but… I was just thinking about h-how long I’ve known diane. It feels like forever. You know, she’s the one person who has been there for me for everything. And if diane lives, then you and I and dex made all the difference. Yeah. That’s not good enough. Alexis, you’re not a doctor. There’s nothing more you can do here. I’m not talking about here. I’m talking about the paper. It’s time to have a conversation with the killer. Are you just gonna stand there or are you going to double-check my spelling? Okay. Yeah. I’ll talk to you soon. I came straight from the lab. These are the test results you asked for. Diane’s system’s tainted with the same substance that killed brando. Mm-hmm.
[ Cellphone chimes ] Finn, what is it? Confirmation the anti-venom just arrived. I have to prep an injection. If there’s a chance of saving diane, I’m taking it. Ooh, ooh-ooh call me a fool, I never learn touch the fire just to feel the burn but I don’t, but I don’t, but I don’t I don’t feel the pain I’ve just touched the fire again old friends like we’re old friends ohh I’ll run right towards the blaze and I’ll embrace the flame get lost in the blaze the smoke and haze
Jason, I so right, your home , because I have the most wonderful news. Oh, I’m always up for that. Nancy Lyer getting married. Really? Mm-hmm. when tonight, And it’s all because of me. . I never told you, but my Nancy’s married to crash and burn. I gave her little pep, Anna a makeover and I got her on a dating app where I, um, Thank you very much.
Found the sexy stud, who is now her fiance. Mm-hmm. . So she met Clyde. Yes. Isn’t that a coincidence? Uh, Justin, I am just so thrilled for Nancy. I, she was just so crushed when she found out that Craig was cheating on her with a man. I swear now she’s found someone will make her happy for the rest of her life.
So take that Craig Wesley.
Dad, please, can you just talk to her? She will not listen to me. You think she’s gonna listen to me? The guy who broke her heart, Pray through hell. Who do you think’s gonna happen when she becomes Mrs. Clyde Weston Dad? She’s making the biggest mistake of her life. Honey, I understand your concerns, but can put me in the middle of this.
It’s not my place to tell your mom who she should or shouldn’t. Sorry, I just want to, I just talked to Chloe and she and Brady and Craig are gonna meet us at City Hall. Great. That we’re all set. Oh God. I thought my life was over and, and you came along, gave me hope. I love you, Claire, and I can’t wait to be your.
I can’t believe it. Flight to alibis. Bogus. There’s no doubt that he docked the surveillance footage by the docks. Well, which we would never known. Were not for you. Good job, Detective Hunter. Thanks. But you were the one who told me to go over everything again. I mean, that’s why I was able to see. That’s timestamp having altered.
It looks like Chad was right about Leo being framed for Abigail’s murder. Who’s just wrong about who was doing it? Yeah. He thought it was Craig Wesley. But it was glide. We need to issue an arrest warrant on it. We need to do it fast, but by the book. I do assure Chad that his wife’s killer is not gonna slip through our hands again.
What are you doing here?
Like sands through the hour glass. So are the days of our lives.
Dad, can you please go talk to her? Tell her she cannot go through with this wedding. Chloe, maybe. Maybe we should take a minute. We don’t have a minute. We’re due at city hall. We gotta do this now. Oh, you’re not hearing me. Well, you weren’t hearing us before. Remember when we were begging you to see that Leo is a conning lying con artist.
What if we’d stop trying and just said, Forget it. Throw our hands up in the air. You would be broke and married to a bigamist. And I am grateful that you and Brady and everyone who cared about me tried to tell me the truth at the time, but I didn’t wanna listen then. Well, I know. And we did it because we love you and I know that you love mom.
So please, you need to go talk some sense into her. Oh, your mom’s made her choice. And whether we like it or not, kinds. He’s paid his debt to society and from what I can tell, he’s staying on that side of the law.
This marriage is a bit sudden. No. Huh? Well, you find the one. Why? Wait. Huh? You don’t agree? No. In this case, I definitely do not agree. And Bonnie, how can you be excited about Nancy or anyone else marrying a criminal like Clyde Weston? Here’s a rap sheet. As long as my arm, and I believe that he had son stabbed.
Oh, Leo stabbed son. Unless you think he and Clyde were in cahoots. No, I’m talking about an incident that happened several years. It was Clyde’s way of sending Victor a message during a business view that they were having, but no one was ever able to prove that it was him. Well, then maybe he wasn’t involved.
Oh, he was involved. Are you sure? I’m sure I Now he’s involved with Nancy. Sorry to rain on your parade, but this wedding is nothing to Celebr.
Back at your sweetheart. Can’t wait to be your lawfully wooded husband. I just get chills here. You say that, I don’t know if it was fate or good fortune or divine providence, but I’m one lucky man to have you in my life. You wore my miracle. Oh God, it’s true. You know, I got that dating nap. I didn’t think a jail bird like me stood a snowballs chance in hell of meeting anybody, which let a woman like you wanna marry me.
But you took a chance on me and I’m forever grateful. Yeah, I’m just so glad I did. Every day keeps going better and better. This is the best one yet, is our wedding day. Oh, I gotta get a move on. I’ve gotta go make myself beautiful. You already are. Oh, I will see you soon. Right. Bye Bye.
I just came by to pick something up. Another stuffed Mo Charlotte. Oh, something else. And now I have it, so I have to go. Are you alright? Get outta my way. Can you at least tell me if there’s any news on Leo? Are yours innocent? What do you mean? Believe wasn’t the one who killed my wife. It was Clyde Weston.
And now I’m gonna make Hampshire that he pays
well, good evening, their counselor. Where are you off to in such a hurry. None of your business. Well, before you go, tell me how’s your client doing? You know my old buddy partner in crime, EJ Deira, As far as I know, he’s fine. Why do you ask? No reason? You give him my best will you? Don’t worry. I’m gonna hurry myself going to the chapel.
Gonna get married. What? . Well, City Hall, Ashley, your friend Chloe from Mom not getting hitched now. You actually surprise counselor isn’t not the way the criminal justice system is supposed to work. I do my time. I get a second chance. My second chance comes tonight.
Slide. Weston is a career criminal. Who’s to say he didn’t get outta prison and just pick up right where he left off? He’s making honest Living at the pub. Yeah, right. He’s probably dealing drugs outta that place. Oh, at Roman Brady’s. The former police commissioner who gave him a job when no one else would.
I don’t think so. Why are you being so easy on him? Dad, Clyde is a psycho who abused his own children and their mother. What if he does that to mom? Chloe? What? He traumatized Ben so badly. He turned him into a psychopath, a serial killer. Chloe. That was a long time ago. Look, I don’t think this guy’s good for your mom.
I told him, so when I first met him, the side would I. The mom’s made a choice and, and Clyde has shown no signs of going back to the other side. So we gotta be fair. We can’t judge you. So what we just let mom take this ridiculous chance with this guy, this guy that she barely knows. I mean, come on Dad.
Even if Clyde was a perfectly lovely, upstanding citizen with no rap sheet, isn’t it too soon for her to be marrying? Sweetheart. Mother is very happy right now. I don’t wanna be the one to deprive her because I’m being negative. Look, all we have to do, be positive. Show her our support. Okay,
Alex, Alex. Calm down. I will talk to son and try to smooth things over. Yes, I promise I’ll call him right now. What was that about? Alex and Sonny got into a big fight over Titan. Okay. So I have to call Sonny and see if I can sort this out.
Mommy. Nancy Henderson let me in. I hope it’s okay. Well, yes, of course. Aren’t you getting married tonight? Oh, but nothing in my class at works. It’s too late to go shopping. Will you please help me? Oh, honey, of course. How much time do we have? Oh, not much. Well, I just have to work my body magic that much faster,
And before you know it, I’ll have you transformed into the most beautiful bride that ever lived. All right. So just spin around. Let’s get to it. Okay? Okay. Yeah, it’s Rafe. Listen, I just wanna give you a heads up. Claude Wesson’s alibi for Abigail’s murder fell apart. The surveillance footage from the docks was tampered with.
Uh, we just got the arrest warrant and, uh, Now we’re gonna go pick him up. So, uh, I’ll be in touch. Okay? Now all we have to do is find him.
You should warn me that Clyde West didn’t threatened our family. Do you know I’ll never stop being sorry. And forgive me for asking, but doesn’t Clyde have an alibi for that night? I don’t answer your question. Chad, please tell me what happened with Clyde. I want to help
the marriage falls apart. We’ll be there for her. Okay? Right now, I think we owe your mother all the support we can. We gotta be positive and optimistic. Well, I can’t do that. Not if she’s marrying that thug. Come on, Brady. Help me convince him that we have to get my mom to reconsider her. Chloe. Chloe, Look at me sweetie.
I’m sorry. I think your father is right on this one. What? Listen, I hear everything you’re. And I too wish that your mother was making a different decision about Marion Clyde, but it is her decision to make, We have to stay out of it. So unless you plan on being a nohow, maybe we should get ready for a wedding.
Come and as sweetheart, let’s see what we got here.
So I’ve never seen you look more beautiful. Oh,
what’s this? Every bride serves a Okay. And I want you to see it. I’ve had it wrapped in. And the outfit you’re wearing, you borrowed from me and it happens to be new. Also, a necklace you borrowed and that I’ve let you is vintage, so you’ve got all your bridal bases covered. My hair. I’m so touched, buddy.
Thank you. Thank you so much. You know, our, our, our wedding is gonna be very small. Just family. But I would love it if you and and Justin would come.
Oh, my Justin check out our Boshing bride. Is that she fors all because of Bonnie. Oh, I guess that phone call didn’t go so well with Sunny. Um, are things that bad with him and Alex, this isn’t about Alex. What is it about? I don’t know how to say this except to just say it. Clyde was the one who stabbed son.
Oh God. What? Justin, Why would you lay that old news on Nancy on a wedding date? Oh my God. That’s something that happened so long ago. Victor and Clyde had a business wobble. Vic claimed that Clyde sent a message by stabbing son, Bonnie, and watch what? I’m not talking about that. Talking about the stabbing that just happened, the one that landed my son in the hospital.
No, no, Leo did that. Turns out he didn’t. Son just told me that the one who attacked him is Clyde West.
Please chair, call me back as soon as. This. I really do want to help. Well, what are you doing here? Well, I just had a run in with Clyde Weston. Are you alright? Yeah, I’m fine. But I thought you should know since he asked about you in a way that was very unsettling. Where was this? It was in the square. Do you know he’s marrying Chloe’s mom tonight?
Oh my God. I know. It’s horrifying. We can’t let Nancy marry a guy who, who, who put a hit on you and left you to die, and that’s not all he did. According to Chad Clyde’s, also the one who murdered Abigail.
What are you talking about? Clyde did not stab anyone. Yes, Sonny was stabbed from behind. He didn’t see who did it. He didn’t. He only knew that his attacker smelled of vanilla. I guess it was vanilla scented cologne lately. I mean, do you know how many people wear that? That doesn’t prove to any. This afternoon, he also remembered seeing Clyde’s reflection in a picture frame hanging on the wall in his office.
Sonny’s in the hospital being p full of drugs. You can’t trust anything he says. And besides, why would Clyde go after Sonny? Because of some old grudge with with Victor. That’s not why he did it. Son is convinced that Clyde was trying to. Leo Stark. That is even more ridiculous. Leo is out for revenge. He has this hit list, and first on the list was Abigail and then Sunny.
Yes. But after Abigail was murdered, the cops turned Leo loose. They cleared him, so Clyde had to find a way to implicate him again. Seal the deal, if you will. You’re not saying what I think you’re saying. Clyde that he just stab at my son. He also murdered Abigail Damara.
But I thought Clyde had an alibi. So did I. I asked Chad to tell me what it changed, but he just stormed off. He’s in a bad way Bell. I’m really worried about him. Okay. Maybe we should call the police. How would that. I’m gonna handle Clyde, myself.
Cloud’s not here. Dishwasher said he took the night off. Should we check his girlfriend’s house? No, he’s not there either. He’s getting married. Married? Yeah. City hall. Well, let’s go. Yep.
Hey, what you doing? Every buddy? Don’t make a scene. I want you to pretend like everything is. And come with me. I’ll kill you right here, right now. Whoa. We hope Justin, you would be a hot shot attorney, but CDE is innocent. He has an air tight alibi for the night that Abigail was killed, he was down at the doc’s fishing.
There’s a video to prove it. Maybe it would help if you spoke directly with Sonny. Sonny is confused. I mean, and I’m sorry about that. And I’m sorry for everything that he’s been through, but I have a wedding that I need to get to. Bonnie, I, um, I wanna thank you for everything that you’ve done for me, Nancy.
Nancy, listen, I strongly advise you to rethink this wedding. No. Stop trying to ruin this for me. Crye is innocent and he loves. And I am getting married today. Please, this is a big step. So before you take it, just talk to my son. No, and stop it. Right. This one, I am not listening to anymore of this insanity.
I am getting married today and nothing, nothing you can say or do is going to stop me.
I wanna thank you for everything you’ve done for me, but given how your husband feels about my fiance, I don’t think it’s a good idea that you come to my wedding. Oh,
Nancy’s, right? Of course. It’s just right. I mean, CL would never set up anyone. You don’t really believe that? I believe in innocent until perfect. Guilty. I thought you did. Sunny says he saw fly in a reflection. And honey, Nancy’s right son’s on a lot of painkillers. I’m telling you, I saw elephants and pink tutus when I was on those things.
I son could have made a mistake, honey. I don’t think so. You know what? If flights stabbed him before, it makes perfect sense that Sunny’s wine will go there. But honey doesn’t make it really. Hde Weston has done terrible things. So have I. And I know what it’s like to be unfairly judged about your past.
Honey, I was a rotten person, but I changed. Maybe Clyde’s changed too. For Nancy sake. I really hope you’re right.
All is everyone. Thought we were running late. uh, well this might be a, a good sign. Maybe mom changed her mind and canceled the wedding. Uh uh uh, she’s probably just taking some extra time. Getting ready or she wised up and ran. Chloe, we’re going to be supportive. Glad Weston isn’t even here. I mean, what’s keeping him?
Oh, that’s the perfect excuse to leave. We came here, the bride and groomer Mia, so we took off. We can’t do that. Why not? No one’s here. Not even the efficient. I am sure they’re on their way. Well, I gave ’em two more minutes than I’m out Chloe. I know how you feel about the situation, but we are not bailing on your mom.
This is her big day. She asked us to come look. Think I heard she believe she came through that door. We weren’t here. Hmm. And it’s probably her right now. Oh my. I can’t believe this. Did you, did you? Track me here to my ex-wife’s wedding. I, I told you at that interrogation I had nothing to do with Abigail or Sunny.
Wait, no you didn’t stab either one of ’em. You know who did well, we have reason to believe it was Clyde Weston. What doesn’t he have an alibi? Uh, fell apart. Yeah, the timestamp on the video footage that put him at the dock that night, it was altered. Oh my God. I mean, I knew Clyde was a bad guy, but is he?
He’s that bad. He stabbed Sunny and he killed Abigail that way. Oh my God. My mom’s gonna marry that guy. That’s why we’re here. We wanted to get to him before he walks down the aisle.
The hell we doing here, man, that headstone, look at it. I said look at it.
That was my wife, the mother of my children. I wanna know why you put her in the ground. You got the wrong guy man. I had nothing to do with it. I have an alibi, Frog xr. Rav told me that that footage was tampered with, why everyone, including the cops, knows that you were trying to cover your track. So why would you do that if you weren’t guilty?
I wanna know why. Why did you do it? Why did you slaughter? My wife start dog. She crying. Why did you wanna send a message to my brother? Is that why you targeted Abigail? Huh? To warn him against talking about what you did to him? No, it wasn’t like that at all. Then what was it like?
Tell me the truth. I’m telling you the truth.
Abi
man. She wouldn’t know what I meant to kill.
Who was
start talking? He was bail.
Bales the one hour’s half.
What do you mean you’re gonna handle Clyde? What are you planning to do? What I should have done a long time ago. I should have put that animal down the minute I remembered he was the one who had me shut. Okay, EJ take. I’ve lost everything because of him. This ends now. No more.
What’s in there? My father’s God. No ej, I am not gonna let you kill Clyde. If you do that, you’re gonna lose everything all over again. You will end up behind bars for the rest of your life. Abigail is dead because of me, because I kept quiet about what I knew. I brought this help on my family, and now I intend to make things right.
No, ej, you can’t do this. What the hell? What? The God it’s gone.
Bonnie, I love that you have such a forgiving heart, but not everyone is able to turn their life around like you did.
I was able to turn my life around because I had the love of a good man. And now Clyde has the love of a good woman. Can’t you least try to give him the benefit of the,
Sonny was pretty sure about what happened, but Okay, I will talk to him. Thank you. You okay? I’m just worried about Nancy. How the world is she gonna handle getting her heart broken all over again? Well, she’ll just have to lean on the people who care about her wonderful friends like you.
Well, they were supposed to be here by now. What if Clyde found out that the cops are after him and kidnapped my mom and. Oh my God. We have to find them. Hi. Oh, thank God they got Mom. Are you okay? I’m fine. What’s going on? Where’s Clyde? We don’t know. We’re actually trying to find him. You don’t know where he is?
No, I don’t. But I know why you’re hunting him down. It’s because of what son Kka said. Justin told me all about it. Yeah, we just need to find him because he wears vanilla scented cologne. And that son saw his reflection. Huh? Clyde is not the one that stabbed son. His reflection son says that he saw Clyde’s reflection in a picture frame hanging on the wall in.
Wait, he saw a flight in his office? No, he was hallucinating from all the drugs that they’re giving him in the hospital. It’s like to sit down. I can get you some water or something. I do not wanna sit down and I am not thirsty. I’m getting married. Mom, this is not just about sunny. The police also believe that he killed Abigail.
Justin told me that too, but he didn’t. He has an alibi. There’s a video that proves it, Mom. It’s, it’s, it’s fake. The timestamp was altered, The time stamp.
No. No. No, I’m afraid your daughter’s right. Clyde has multiple felonies out and we have a warrant for his arrest.
No.
Why in the hell would you go after Bell?
Because EJ blabbed her after I told him to keep his mouth shut. About what? Our history, What does that have to do with my wife? I’m trying to tell you, man, but tell me faster. I paint a visit to the management, whatnot. Made the excuse that I was there to talk business with ej.
How the hell would you get on the. It wasn’t very difficult. Well, you wasted you the time. You know, Welcome here. Not a very warm welcome for your old cell mate.
Got anything to drink? I didn’t trust your brother,
so I planted that bug in the house so I could keep some tabs on them. That’s a good thing I did. Because when I listened to Courtney, I found out he’d betrayed me. I pushed play and heard EJ talking to Bell. Everyone said that you were shot by a mugger in the park. You’re saying Clyde did it. He didn’t pull the trigger.
He lured me to the park, threatened me. When things became heated, his man shot me and then they left me there to. That ain’t all he told her. I confronted Clyde before he was being released about what I remembered. He said if I turned him in, it wouldn’t just be me. He would make pay. He would take it. My entire family, EJ assured me that what happened in the park would be our secret, but he’d lied.
But you can’t let Clyde get away with this. I’m not going. It may take some time for my plan to be put into action, but once it is, I’m going to guarantee that Clyde Austin will never be able to hurt me or anyone I love ever again. Your brother wanted to rub me out, but bail talked him out of it. Listen to me, ej.
I am not talking to you as your lawyer now. I am talking to you as someone who really cares about. Don’t be an idiot. You cannot take the law into your own hand. But make no mistake, she still had every intention of making me pay. I think you’re going down the wrong path, okay? And if you try to deal with Clyde on your own, things aren’t gonna work out well for you.
Or what do I do? Just get over the fact that Clyde shot me in the back. No, but you know, you could, Let me think about it and let me figure out a legal way to bring Clyde to justice. So I knew they were coming after me one way or another, so I decided to send EJ a message using Bell. Yeah, I knew she was living with EJ Dimension, so I decided to teach her lesson.
Bella was calm. Oh, thank God. No. Chad what? When he came by earlier, he said he came to pick something up. It was the gun. Are you sure? Maybe it wasn’t in there. I saw it yesterday when I put something in the safe. Chad definitely took it. Why isn’t it obvious? Chad just found out who really murdered his wife.
He’s going to handle Clyde himself. He’s going to kill him. My brother is going to kill Clyde. We need an AP B on Clyde Weston. He’s wanted for murder and attempted murder. Consider him extremely dangerous. He’s just kidding. True. It just can’t be true. Don’t, don’t you touch me. I’ll see if I can catch her.
I’ll come with you.
Now. I really am calling the police to say what? But my brother has a gun. He’s gonna use it to kill Clyde. We have to do something. I’m right. We do. We need to find Chad ourselves before it’s too late.
I’m still waiting to find out how you went from taking bell out to murdering my wife. When I got to the Manion that night,
there was no sign of Bell or your brother, so when you couldn’t find. He decided to murder my wife. That ain’t how it went down. Stop telling me what didn’t happen. It start telling me what did I wanna know how my wife died
and I wanna know everything.
Why’s been living in Nancy Wesley’s house, right? Maybe he’s gone back there. No, I told you they’re getting married today. Do you know where I, I think City hall? Nope. No, no, no. What? No, I’m going with you. No. Yes. But first I’m going to call Sean and tell him that we think that Clyde is at City Hall. I told you I don’t want put all the fully let finish.
Chad is not experienced with guns and Clyde. What happens if he gets the gun away from Chad and uses it on him? Are you ready to deal with that? Uh, alright. Go ahead and call the police, but do it from the car. Okay? Okay.
Sit, sit, sit, sit, sit. Really doing some tea. Have a stiff drink. Oh God. Nancy, I’m sorry. I know what Justin said upset you. It’s so clean, buddy. Justin was right. What? What are you talking about? Craig never showed up for the wedding, but the police did. They had a warrant for his arrest. He’s the one that stabs Sunny and what’s worse?
So much worse. Oh, honey, go on. Go on honey. They said that. Take your time buddy. They said that he killed advocate. Oh God. Oh my God. I suspected, but I didn’t wanna believe it. I’m so sorry. I’m trying so hard not to believe it now, but I kept saying to them the kind that I know he would never do such horrible things, but nothing I said changed their mind.
Well, Lindsey, they had to have proof. Yes. But I just kept right on arguing with them, and I just had this little voice inside of me saying to me, Are you arguing because you think you’re right? Or are you arguing because you’re terrified that you’re wrong? Bonnie? Honey. Honey. Oh.
Start talking. You don’t want to do this to yourself, son, shut up. I Tell me how you did it. I don’t think that hearing about it is gonna do you any good. I know it’s gonna be bad for me. They’re stalling. Yeah. I saw a freshly dog grave over there. Why don’t we try that on for size?
Thomas: I promise that you will never interfere with my father’s life or family again.
[ Taylor chuckling softly ]
Taylor: I’ll never forget monaco. But, god, it confuses me. I… because I know how we feel about each other. But this feels like some– some karmic lesson. I don’t want to force anything either way. If we’re meant to be together, then we’re gonna be together.
Ridge: Is that right?
Taylor: Yeah, that is right. I think it would be smart for you to open your eyes. What you think it is you’re fighting for over there doesn’t make you happy. Is that what you want for the rest of your life?
Eric: Nikki newman in the forrester office right here in L.A.
Nikki: And I came all the way from genoa city.
Eric: Yeah, just to see me.
Nikki: Well, yes, of course, and also to find the perfect forrester original for summer.
Eric: I think you have. Oh, this is my granddaughter steffy.
Steffy: Hi, there. Lovely for me to meet you.
Eric: And hope logan.
Hope: Hi, it’s good to see you again.
Nikki: Good to see you too.
Hope: Yes.
Eric: So, here we are. You think we’re going in the right direction?
Nikki: Oh, eric. Oh, the sketches that you sent didn’t do it justice.
Eric: Good.
Nikki: I– I’m thrilled. I– I know summer will be too.
Steffy: Oh, that’s fantastic.
Hope: I’m sure she’s so excited about her vow renewal.
Nikki: I think my granddaughter is going to be even more excited that eric and ridge forrester, world-renowned fashion designers, have created a dress for her.
Eric: Well, we’re happy to do it. The newmans and the forresters go way back, don’t we?
Nikki: Mm-hmm.
Steffy: By the way, nikki, I’m so sorry my father couldn’t make it, but he does send his regards.
Nikki: And please give him mine. Haven’t seen him in ages. I wish I could catch up with him on this trip, but I’m so scheduled. Oh, my goodness, it is hard to believe that ridge forrester is a grandfather.
[ Eric laughing ] Of course, we all tend to think of ourselves as still 25. I know I do.
Eric: Yes, and so do I.
Steffy: Well, he’s definitely a– a doting grandfather. Family is everything to him.
Nikki: Oh, speaking of which, I’m so glad you and your husband are all right. I read about those terrible shootings. And what you and your family must have gone through. You are all right, aren’t you?
Steffy: Yes. Yes. Despite the hell sheila carter put us through.
[ Tv playing ]
Sheila: What are you doing? I’m trying to watch my stories.
Deacon: I’m pacing.
[ Exhales sharply ]
Sheila: I can see that, but can you stop? Because you’re making me dizzy just watching you.
Deacon: Deal with it.
[ Tv shuts off ]
Sheila: What’s wrong?
Deacon: There’s– there’s nothing wrong, not with me. It’s the situation.
Sheila: What– what situation?
Deacon: You and me living here. Sheila, I don’t know how much longer this can continue.
Nikki: Sheila hurt so many people. In genoa city. In L.A. She was such an evil, destructive force.
Eric: “Was” being the operative word. She’s dead now. She can’t cause anyone else any harm.
Steffy: Thankfully. Though there’s not a day that goes by where I don’t thank god for finn or my family knowing that we were so close to losing him.
Nikki: I would like to meet finn sometime. He sounds like a remarkable man.
Steffy: He is. He’s really remarkable. Remarkable husband, father. He’s loving. He’s really compassionate.
Hope: And he’s great with kids too. They all adore him.
Nikki: It’s hard to believe a sociopath like sheila could give birth to someone so caring given who she is.
Eric: Was.
Nikki: Yes, was.
Eric: Yeah.
Nikki: Past tense.
Sheila: I… I don’t want to hear this.
Deacon: You asked me what was going on. I told you.
Sheila: If you are even suggesting–
Deacon: No, no, I know, I know, sheila. This is not what you want to hear, but with you hiding out here, one screwup and we’ll wind up back in prison. You’re not doing either of us any favors with this insane delusion you have. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Your dream.
Sheila: What dream?
Deacon: Do I look like I’ve got “dumbass” tattooed on my forehead? You know damn well what I’m talking about.
[ Laughter ]
Taylor: Hi, sweetheart.
Thomas: I wasn’t expecting you.
Taylor: I know. I was just on my way into the office, so I thought I’d stop by and see how everything was going.
Thomas: Oh, you’re checking up on me now too.
Taylor: Huh?
Thomas: Uh, I’m sorry. That wasn’t meant for you.
Taylor: Hmm. Who was it meant for?
[ Thomas sighing ]
Thomas: It was brooke.
Taylor: What did she do now?
Thomas: It doesn’t matter.
Taylor: Oh, it does. What did she want?
Thomas: What does she always want? To call me crazy again.
Brooke: Oh, wow, I needed that.
Ridge: Me too.
Brooke: What are you doing here? I thought you were having a meeting with nikki newman.
Ridge: Oh, uh, no, dad’s doing that one.
Brooke: Oh, okay.
Ridge: What about you? I thought you were gonna go see ronaldo.
Brooke: Yeah. Uh, I just pushed that back a bit.
Ridge: Okay.
Brooke: I wanted to go see thomas and talk to him about douglas.
Ridge: Brooke, why do you do these things?
Brooke: Please just hear me out. I’m not doing this to upset you. You know how much I love you. I just… I’m just worried about douglas being in thomas’ care. Sweet pillows of softness!
Nikki: Eric, you are a true artist. It’s gorgeous, and summer is just gonna be a knockout. The cut, the neckline. It’s just stunning.
Eric: Well, those were ridge’s ideas, but I did the– I did the length of the stitching.
Nikki: Oh, well, I love the stitching too. It’s very inspired.
Eric: Thank you.
Nikki: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. I know that you’ll be hearing the same thing from summer as well.
Steffy: Oh, it’s great. So, are you staying in L.A. For a few days, or are you gonna head back to genoa city right away?
Nikki: No, I’m heading back. I have one stop I need to make first.
Deacon: Sheila, please tell me that I’m finally getting through to you, that you’re really hearing me, that you understand that this– this crazy fantasy you have about reuniting with finn and hayes, it just can’t happen.
Sheila: I’m a mother and a grandmother, and no one is going to take that away from me, and you certainly are not taking that away from me.
Deacon: I– I know, and we’ll talk about it tonight, but I’ve got to get to work.
Sheila: Oh, yeah, if I need you, that– that’s right. You want– you do– you do that. You– you go to work, and you see people, and you see your daughter, and I’m– I’m just gonna keep staring at these same boring four walls that i have been looking at ever since I got here while my son and my grandson… forget it.
Deacon: Come on, sheila.
Sheila: What? I said forget it.
Deacon: How the hell did this become like a real marriage?
Taylor: So, brooke went after you because steffy wouldn’t let her talk to your father the other night?
Thomas: Yeah, and because I probably didn’t yell from across the room and be like, “hey, by the way, dad, brooke’s on the phone.”
Taylor: Wait, you knew about it? You were in on it? Honey, you’re just giving brooke reasons to attack you.
Thomas: I understand, but honestly, I think that brooke was just trying to tell me how little she thought of me, and she accused me of not being fit to be douglas’ parent.
Taylor: Wow, like she’s one to talk with her own parental track record.
Thomas: Yeah, I mean, I think it was the knife that’s kind of what set her off.
Taylor: A– a– a knife?
Thomas: Yeah, I was– I was peeling an apple with a knife. You know how you always do before you eat it?
Taylor: Yeah.
Thomas: Yeah, and I think that just triggered her, and, um, yeah, she accused me of being a danger to my own son. I mean, how insane is that?
Brooke: Look, I don’t like to feel this way about thomas. I don’T. I know he’s your son.
Ridge: Are you still concerned that he’s gonna do something?
Brooke: Yes, I am. And– and I’m also concerned that he hasn’t brought him back home.
Ridge: Back home? He had– thomas and hope share custody, and right now it’s thomas’ turn to spend some time with his son because he hasn’T. And he’s gonna be fine. He’s gonna be safe. What do you– what is that? What is that look? What do you know? Tell me.
Brooke: He had a knife. A knife around douglas. I mean, that worries me, ridge. Thomas scares me.
[ Sneezing ] Are you okay? to see nikki.
Hope: Yeah, she has a really good energy about her. Never mind. I’m just glad she liked the dress.
Steffy: Yeah, okay, well, since we have nothing else to really talk about, I’m gonna return some calls.
Hope: Actually, I would like to address the fact– actually, revisit the fact that you hung up on my mom and refused to let her speak to her husband.
Steffy: You’re not over that? I thought we moved on from this.
Hope: Uh, no, I– I wouldn’t say we have, especially given how it is affecting the families. I mean, look how divided we’ve become.
Steffy: I wouldn’t necessarily say that.
Hope: Really?
Steffy: No.
Hope: I’m currently trying to not, uh, have to start a custody war over douglas, and meanwhile you and taylor and thomas are trying to lure ridge away from my mom, so…
Steffy: Yeah, well, the clock’s ticking. My mom feels it. Thomas feels it. Sooner rather than later, brooke’s gonna do something, and my father’s not gonna be able to forgive her, and then my mother and my father, they’ll eventually find their way back to each other.
Hope: And isn’t that what you wanted all along, for my mother’s marriage to fail? It’s okay, you can stop pretending.
Steffy: I never pretended brooke was the woman I wanted for my dad. She is the last person I want for my father. I admit I tried not to interfere when my mom wasn’t here, but she’s back now. And my mother and my father, they’re reconnecting in such a beautiful way. So, yeah, I am rooting for my parents to get back together. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen, hope.
Taylor: Who doesn’t peel an apple with a knife? It– it’s not like you left douglas alone with it or handed it to him and said, “hey, let’s play catch.”
Thomas: I know that, you know that, but brooke, she likes to put her own spin on things.
Taylor: You would never let anything happen to douglas. Brooke is just trying to make a fake fight like she always does.
Thomas: Well, that’s what she loves to do. She loves to paint me in the worst light possible. And why? Because she thinks I’m a terrible person. She– she can’t ever bring herself to believe that maybe I’ve changed.
Taylor: But you know that you have, and we know that you have. You put in so much work to turn your life around.
Thomas: Not according to brooke. Look, I made mistakes, and I’ve done things that I’m not proud of, but I think I’ve moved past that. And– and I made sure to tell brooke that if I am so messed up, it is her fault. Because she came in and she hurt you. She hurt dad, ripping him away from the family that he loves so much, and I’m not going to let that ever happen again. I will protect you and our family from her at all costs.
Brooke: I hate admitting it, ridge. I– I know how much you believe in thomas.
Ridge: But you don’T.
Brooke: I wish I could, for your sake, but I just don’t feel like douglas is safe around him.
Ridge: Come on, because of a knife? Really?
Brooke: Yes, because of a knife. That was very dangerous. And also the fact that he won’t bring douglas home to his mom, to hope. And also his troubled history. I mean, I will protect douglas no matter what. I would call child protective services on thomas if I had to.
Ridge: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Brooke: Yes, I would.
Ridge: Hang on one second. I know you’re upset, but this is my son you’re talking about. No one’s calling anybody. We’re gonna handle this as a family, and if you’re concerned about some knife, then I’ll go get it and get rid of it. I told you I would intervene if there was ever a problem, if i ever felt that– that– that– douglas was in danger. He’s my flesh and blood. I love that little kid, and so does thomas. There’s nothing to worry about.
Brooke: I want to believe you.
Ridge: Well, then do. Believe me. The kid is happy, and he’s safe. Okay?
[ Brooke sighing ] Ridge: Okay. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?
Deacon: Enjoy.
Woman: Thank you.
Nikki: Let’s make this short and sweet.
Deacon: You came.
Nikki: You said you might have something that would help me with diane jenkins.
Deacon: What are you talking about? I’m kidding. I’ll be right back. I hope this does the trick.
Nikki: Me too. Thanks.
Deacon: Nikki, if there’s anything else I can do, just let me know, okay? I want you to know that, uh, you’re a class act. You always have been. You always will be. And I care about you, and I respect you a lot. And, nik, you do look good.
Taylor: Oh, I’m so glad you came by. It’s perfect timing. I’m– I’m in between clients.
Steffy: You seem a little agitated.
Taylor: I am agitated. I am. Um…
Steffy: What’s– what’s wrong?
Taylor: I talked to thomas. You’ll never believe what brooke is saying about your brother.
Steffy: Oh, no.
Ridge: I’m not sure we need the belt. What do you think? Thomas?
Thomas: Sorry. What?
Ridge: What’s going on?
[ Thomas clearing his throat ]
Thomas: You know what? I– I just got a lot on my mind.
Ridge: Stuff with brooke, you mean.
Thomas: Yeah. I’m guessing she talked to you about it.
Ridge: What happened?
[ Thomas sighing ] She’s– she’s never gonna believe me. Dad, she doesn’t believe that I’m a changed person at all. I mean, she saw me eating an apple with a knife, and she freaked out.
Ridge: She mentioned the knife, yes. Brooke’s concerned, and she, um, she said she’d, um–
Thomas: She said she’d what?
Ridge: She said she would call child services on you if she had to.
Thomas: What?
Hope: Mom, what is really going on?
Brooke: Honey, I know you want to believe that thomas has put all of his ugliness in the past and that he’s learned from his mistakes and he’s a better man, he’s a better father, but he’s not. I saw. I was there.
Hope: So, what did you see?
[ Brooke sighing ]
Brooke: I went over to eric’s to tell thomas to please send douglas home.
Hope: Mom–
Brooke: Look, I know you don’t want me involved in this and you want to take care of it all yourself, but, honey, I am worried. I think that thomas is dangerous. He had a knife.
Hope: What?
Brooke: Yes. He had a very sharp knife. Douglas isn’t safe with thomas. He shouldn’t be in his care. I’m really worried about that little boy.
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Sins of the Father
Actor and comedian Mark Gagliardi is one of the main stars of the Paramount+ series BLOOD & TREASURE (plays ‘Father Chuck’) – new episodes of the 2nd Season drop on Sundays!
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