Days Transcript Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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What is all this? This is the first day of married life. You don’t think it’s a little over the top. If anything, this is restrained. After all the time we’ve waited after all the false starts, we are finally irrevocably married. I think that’s cause of celebration. Don’t you? And you know what? This is just the beginning,

Nicole. I, what a surprise. Uh, I need to talk to you about something. Can I come in?

This must be it.

I hear the women you love are under the weather.

I’m sure you figured out by now that I’m behind what’s happening to your precious women, sweetness, stock sneezy. I’m sorry. I meant Kate and I, I don’t want keep you in suspense any longer about what’s in store for them. Wait, does that sound ominous? It does. Doesn’t it. I’m guessing that by now you, uh, you’re getting rather sick of me, but the ladies they’re

like sand through the hourglass. So are the days of our lives.

I get CROs all over the bed. You know, sometimes I worry that you are just too romantic here I am, or head over heels and love bride groom. And you’re like, you gonna get crimes in the bed. I’m just saying I don’t want there to be like irritating crus in the bed. Should we choose to stay here? All. Oh, mm-hmm so you’re as serious.

That’s even better than

I’m also just very, very, very happy me too. And I meant can’t believe we really are married.

We’re finally at the happily ever after part of our story, I. What you mean yesterday? I woke up and I was just hit with this sense of dread. Like, is there gonna be a tsunami? Is Kristen gonna show up in another mask? Like, what is it gonna be that ruins the wedding this time? So then when Gwen showed up, but she didn’t change anything, you were still married.

Mm-hmm anyhow. I was just scared. Sarah Gwen is in the past. There’s nothing else she can do to us. Yeah. Just, I don’t know. I, I didn’t know who else was gonna drop in while I was gone. There was Gwen and Chanel. I mean, you had a fiance and a wife are quite busy. Just, I don’t know who else claimed your heart while I was otherwise engaged.

I’ve hit a nerve. No, I was thinking about something totally unrelated with coffee. Xander, you better tell me, or I’m gonna assume the worst. There was someone else wasn’t there. Yeah, but it was just a one nice time.

Let me guess you had another dream about me. No.

If you don’t tell me what happened in the stream. I’m, I’m just going to imagine something worse. I dreamt that, um,

I call you in bed with Eric.

No, I didn’t have another dream about you, but I do need to speak with you and I’d rather not do it out here in the hallway.

Okay. Come on in actually

better yet. Why don’t. I get dressed. I don’t meet you downstairs.

Yeah. Okay. I probably should have called first. I just need a few minutes. Okay.

Nicole said that she offered Eric a job, a basic black. He didn’t say anything to you about it? No, he, he didn’t. Huh?

I have to say, I, I really regret having to resort to this, um, one way video communication, because more than anything right now, I would sort like to see the looks on your faces, but what are you gonna do? You can’t have everything, right? So I’ll just have to rely on my imagination.

I have to think that right about now, Mr. Johnson has draped a protective arm around sweetness and in my mind’s eye, I can see my old friend John’s patented scowl.

And Roman well, Roman looks about how Roman always looks a little bit bilious, but I digress. The reason for this video among others is to reassure you that what I’ve infected the ladies with is not Contag. No, you men will remain perfectly healthy to watch the women die.

What am I saying? you’re not gonna willingly watch the women die. No, no, no. You’re men of action and you take great pride in that. No, but this is a medical deal. So what are you gonna do? You gonna strap on the old armor? Hoist your lances, Mount your steeds and charge into the fray. Mm fair ladies. It seems I’ve effectively sidelined your nights and their heroics in this final instance.

Isn’t worth know that word. My son likes to use. And so just. Squat. It ain’t worth squat. Now I know you don’t want to keep listening to this. I know you want to throw your phones against the wall, but you can’t risk it. Can you, I have to assume by now that you’ve realized the whole kidnapping and. Puzzle solving bomb thing was an elaborate ruse, uh, kind of misdirection to cover up the real reason I needed your, your women, isolated, unconscious.

I’m afraid. I was a little less than candid. I apologize, but I did leave you clues along the way. I always have. And you’re hoping I still will. In fact, right now you’re hanging on every syllable. I utter hoping that discern a hidden message, because it would be unbearable for you to think that I’m making you listen to all of this, simply because I enjoy torturing.

It meant nothing. It was, it was just sex. Oh wow. Whatever girl wants to hear on her honeymoon, Sarah, who was it? Does it matter? Tell me who it was and I’ll tell you if it matters, sir, you have to understand. I, I thought you’d left me. I underst. But you need to understand that when we agreed to get married, I thought I knew everything about what happened when we were apart.

And I thought I had had time to hate this word process. It, you have to trust me. I need to know who it was.

So when did Nicole offer Eric this job? The other day? So when she went over to Eric, But then she saw you there. Well, just this morning, Eric was telling me that he doesn’t even sorry. Ah, I have to take this. Yeah. Sorry. Hernandez. Yeah.

But didn’t you tell me that your brother owns a fashion company? Yeah, he co-owns it with. All roads lead to Nicole. I’m sorry. Yeah, no, I’m sorry. That was, that was a dumb thing to no, no, it’s okay. I understand. You know, but actually, you know what, actually, there is something that kind of crosses my mind.

Yeah. Yeah. I could talk to Jack dev. I mean, I, maybe there’s some work. I can do it for the SPECT. They’d be lucky to have you, if he had an offer, he would’ve said something.

So, Nicole, why are you lying to your husband?

Hey Chloe, listen. Um, I’m gonna be late coming into the office because I need to talk to Eric. No. I decided to speak with him in person because the delightful Jada told RA about the last time I popped in to see Eric and now I have to do damage control because rave had a nightmare about Eric and me, man.

She really must have spun things to make Rafe, have a dream like that. And I’m like, I, I need to talk to Eric and get him to back me up. Why, but, well, because when RA was so upset and he asked me why I went to see Eric, oh, I, I told him I went to offer him a job. Yeah, I know. I know. That’s why I’m here to make that lie.

The truth, Nicole.

Uh, Chloe. Um, I gotta go. Okay, bye. Hey, have you had any coffee yet? Uh, yeah. What did you mean about making that lie? The truth. Oh, Eric, this, this, this is awful. Uh, Kristen is trying to break up Brady and. When she even went to Gabby and got her to put her in charge at basic black, and now she’s making all these negative job reports and trying to get Chloe fired.

And I told her that I am not gonna let that happen. All right. So why would you wanna make these lies to the truth? What you wanna expose Kristen? Well, co knows what I mean. And that’s all that matters. Anyway. I I’m, I’m running a little behind, so I wanna tell you why I stopped by this morning. Okay. So I think I mentioned this the other day that we’re looking for a photographer at basic black.

No, you didn’t. Well, we are. So what do you think about coming to work for us? I, I, you know, honestly, I can’t even believe you’re saying this. Why, why wouldn’t I great photographer and we want the best. Yeah. Well, I was just telling Jay, I was thinking about maybe going back to my photography, you know, even, maybe at the spectator.

Well, there you go. Great minds and all that, right? I mean, we’re both thinking the same thing and the same day and Jeremy about each other at the same time,

Eric. I, I can’t stop thinking about you. You’re very woman, Nicole, what about.

Nicole Walker, you slept with Nicole Walker. I’m not sure they heard you down at the front desk, but she hates. and for my understanding for good reason, Sarah, it wasn’t about loving and hating. It was just about need. And Nicole and I bumped into each other when we were pretty much at rock bottom. Oh. And then you continued to bump into each other all night.

I had to explain, I thought I’d lost you forever. And Nicole. Well, we were both very drunk and oh, Nicole was just so I don’t know, lost and alone. So this was after she and Eric broke up? Uh, no. So she was married when you bumped into her, married to a man. She hadn’t seen almost a year, a man who had canceled like three or four trips home because he’s so wonderful and saintly that you couldn’t be bothered to spend time with his wife.

I, so he felt sorry for her. I was so sorry. As I felt for myself. So did Eric find out, is that why he asked her for a divorce? No, they had, uh, other issues. So he doesn’t know. No, he knows. How did he find out?

Does it really matter? I mean, they’ve moved on. They got divorced. I mean, Nicole’s married to Rafe now. If Eric was in Africa, did she tell him? And that’s why they got divorced? Like, why wouldn’t she just ask for a divorce and then let it go.

There’s more to it. Isn’t there.

Nicole. Didn’t tell Eric. I did.

Oh, was Sean new news about Leo? No, nothing yet. Uh, anyway, listen, you were telling me about, uh, Eric and, uh, job at basic black. Yeah. Uh, you know, I was thinking. I had a late night last night. And I think I just got things a little mixed up. Eric did mention a photography job, but he didn’t mention that Nicole offered one.

Um, I mean, you know, Eric, he plays things close to the best busy Fernandez.

Okay. What the hell?

Oh, apparently the lab has a backlog and can’t get us the results of the warehouse that Orpheus used until tomorrow. So I’m gonna go pay them a visit to if I can convince them to change their minds.

Think of it, the explosive device you diffused could have offered a much quicker death, much like the one my Rebecca experienced when Roman put a bullet in her heart and broke mine. Yeah. You could have spared them a prolonged agony by not saving them. Irony of ironies. But I understand you couldn’t help yourselves.

You see yourselves as heroes and you have to play the part. Yeah. Now you’re gonna get a chance to do it one more time, because you’re gonna have to use everything in your power to find out what exactly the women have contracted. And good luck with that. I’m sorry. Was that in poor taste? Yeah, no, it was my apologies for my bedside manner.

We can’t all be, uh, Dr. Johnson or a Dr. Evans for that matter. I will say this and I’ll give it to you straight, no matter what you do. The prognosis is certain death.

You think that it all began with a simple little sneeze? It’s a lot to absorb. Isn’t it? Have you all fainted dead away. So the symptoms are just the beginning and know this. They will grow in severity. And become increasingly more painful.

I do wish I could stick around and see you all suffer, but I guess I’ll just have to bequeath that pleasure to Roman, Steve and John. You three will stand helplessly by and watch the woman you love. Leave you.

Then you’ll finally know what I felt when you took my Rebecca ladies. See you all in hell and gentlemen. I’m afraid that I, uh, I won’t make it back for the funerals. So allow me to be the first to say to each of you, I’m sorry for your loss.

You told Eric as if that was something that needed to be shared as if it was your call. Did you even tell Nicole that you were going to, oh, it’s so much worse than you could even imagine. It’s worse.

I crashed our anniversary party and told the whole crowd that is so much worse than I ever could have imagined you set out to publicly humiliate them. Did you feel like a big man bragging about your conquest to a crowd? That’s not why I did it. And for starters, their marriage. Brightness. I mean, she was miserable and he was an arrogant and absent jerk.

I don’t think that you’re in any position to judge Eric. And as what, like he, he had it coming Xander, you cannot justify what you did. It was cruel. No, it was business. Sammy Brady paid me to do it. She gave me a million dollars. She made me an offer. I couldn’t refuse Sarah. Oh, you could have refused it.

You should have you dunno what it was like losing you. Nothing meant anything anymore. No, don’t you do that? Don’t you dare put this back on me. I am not your conscience. I’m your wife. Oh, my God. I’m your wife. Well, you say that like as if the cosmic rug has been pulled out from underneath me, Sandra, it’s not just that you did it.

It’s that you, you think it’s okay. No, I, I don’t but you keep making excuses for it. My God. I’m now married to a man who destroyed someone else’s marriage for money. No, God I’ve heard enough more than enough.

Well, What do you say, oh, come on, Eric. You can’t stay here forever working for your dad. Slinging Ash. No, we’re making sloppy. Joe’s don’t even remember you told me you had a dream about, I mean, making sloppy. Oh Joe’s and yeah, right? Yes. . Yeah. And how it, the pressure cooker exploded. The buildup Uhhuh. Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah. Look, I’m sure Freud could explain more about my dream, but right now I wanna know how you’re feeling about the job. Look, I, I know it’s been a while since you shot high fashion, but I I’m sure you’ll pick it up in a heartbeat. It’s not what I’m worried about. What are you worried about? I’m wondering how reef’s gonna feel about us working together.

So we finally get the forensics report. It turns out to be a whole lot of nothing. Wait a second, you found something page three, line three, four.

Let’s see. Black ink used on the rope used to tie up the women. Yeah, Iny a very specific type of ink, industrial printing.

Are there any places around here that would use that kind of being only a couple dozen. Well, at least it’s a start. Maybe it’ll lead to where Ory is hiding.

So I see he sent you the same video. Yeah. So what do we do? What’s the.

Come on Sarah. Can you at least talk to me?

I can see now I should have told you before you should have told me that you broke up a marriage for money. I know it was terrible, but just let me. No after everything that Kristen and Gwen did to us to keep us apart after all the pain that they caused us, you’re gonna stand there and defend what you did.

I know I shouldn’t have told him, no, you shouldn’t have told Eric, you shouldn’t have humiliated him. And I shouldn’t have married. You.

There’s too many of them, by the time we check them all out, Orpheus could be long gone Orpheus. Doesn’t like to do anything randomly. He likes to drop clues. Nice. My little harp, maybe there’s a place that like prints sheet music or what was his wife’s name in the myth? ESY. No such luck. Oh really? This, mm.

Rebecca printing and graphics. Yep. Out highway nine. Orpheus’s late. Wife’s name was Rebecca. Let’s go. Oh,

oh, RA. And I talked about it. And he’s okay with it. why wouldn’t he be because you and I used to be married. Yes. But he knows we’re just friends now. He’s fine with it. He’s fine, Eric. I, oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt. I was just, I wanted to talk to Eric. It’s okay. We’re all. We’re almost done.

No, um, actually I’m, I’m glad that you’re here too, sir. Are you okay? You’re shaking you. I, um, thank you. I’m just I’m upset, but I, not that you have to worry about it. I just, I need to apologize to you to, to us. Why? Um, I just found out from my, um, my husband. My husband. Oh my God. You married Sandra. Yes, yesterday.

Um, but then this morning he told me that what he did at your anniversary party and, oh my gosh, you don’t have to say we remember. I just, I feel so awful about it. I do I I’m so sorry. I just, if it weren’t for him, you two would still be together.

Sarah. I mean, it is no secret that I hate Xander’s guts and I will never forgive him for what he did at the party. And as much, as much as I wanna blame him for what happened between Eric and me, I, I can’t, he didn’t break us up, but he was just a messenger and he wasn’t lying. I did sleep with Sandra. I broke our marriage vow and that’s on me.

I exclusively I’d have played, played a big part in that,

but you didn’t cheat on me. Yeah. But I spent almost every day, my first year of our marriage, 8,000 miles away, you know, when I thought I was, when I thought I was doing good checking in on my wife, like she was my baggage, checking in, checking out, claiming her whenever I wanted. I’m sorry. I finally saw Ken, you know?

Yeah. I was pretty eloquent that night. Maybe we should had this conversation earlier,

maybe.

So you see Sarah, our, our problems were, were our problems. Xander was. A symptom and hopefully we’ve learned from our mistakes. Yeah. Hopefully

you okay. I know how much you hate needles. You’re asking me if I’m okay. Sweetness. Yeah, I think you, I, I, I think, I think we all need to just, we just need to act like we’re we’re on the job. We’re on the job. And then, and, and we’re gonna find out what this is and we’re gonna treat it. And, and in my head, I’m just gonna be in the ER, I’m just working in the ER and I’m just, I’m just keeping my head together.

And this is just like an ISA case. You know, we were gonna work from the premise that Orpheus light, that there is a cure and we’re gonna find it and all of our feelings. We’re just gonna put those aside. We’re gonna deal with them later. I think she’s right. Just being bizarre. Fors has said that he’s won doesn’t mean that he has won, but what he has done is underestimate us.

They forgot the rings. You’re the one who has to tell the boss last time they screwed up and ordered. He almost. Freeze Trump. It Trump. It,

my love we’ve been looking for you. Do you really want me to shoot you?

Couldn’t even make it past day one without screwing it up. Could you. Oh, Sarah, thank God you came back. I just spoke to Eric and Nicole and apologized for you. You did. Oh God. I thought you were leaving thing. I am. I just came here to pack. Look, I dunno what they told you, but she was just letting me explain anything that you say is just gonna make it worse.

It’s over Vanner, nothing you say or do can change.

Well, uh, that was out of the blue. Did she actually marry him? That’s what she said. I believe things aren’t working out for them. I mean, being the standup kind of guy that he is, well, they say the first day is the hardest. just poor. Sarah. She’s already been thrown off. Yeah. People are better off just not getting married in Salem.

I said, what we did wrong. I’m sorry. You don’t have to answer that. You know what I should go, but, um, just think about the job offer. Get back to me. You know what? I don’t have to think about it. Oh, well, good luck then. Oh, cool.

I’ll take it. You have.

Hi, low harp. You were under arrest for the kidnapping attempted murder of Marlena Evans, attempted murder commissioner. You say that as though I failed to do what I set out to do,

but you’ll soon discover how very wrong you are.

This is my fault. I brought this on. No, don’t say. Please don’t say that you saved me from or obvious ones before. And I know you’re going to save me from me again.

Okay. Well, call me as soon as you have the results. Alright, thanks. I just sent that maniac video to the ISA and RA, well, you need to tell them they have to find RO I. I think I, whoa, whoa, whoa. Oh, sorry. Sorry. Listen, we need to give this case to somebody else and go light. No, like they said, I will rest when I’m dead.

Are you okay? Well, I feel so tired. That’s not good. That’s that’s a good thing. So why don’t you just. Just try to get some sleep. Okay. And I promise you that, uh, right.

Oh, come on God, please. Help her.

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Steffy: Dad, come on. I’m talking about you and mom and the love you have for each other. It’s obvious. Here’s what I know: Life is a gift. Your whole life can change in a moment. I mean, finn and I, yeah, we were happy with each other. We didn’t take each other for granted, but our time? Yeah. Absolutely. We always thought that we would have our future. Years and years of raising our children, growing old together. And that awful night, everything was taken away. And I did, I– I learned something. That life is fleeting. And in a moment, the person you love can be taken away. I know you know that. I just don’t understand why you continue to be with someone who constantly hurts you. Stop wasting your time on brooke. Have the life you deserve, dad. Have it with mom.

Taylor: Yeah, for sure. Just, ye– refill his current prescription. Yeah, every– keep everything the same. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, that’s fine. Okay. Thank you so much. Okay. Bye. Oh, my god.

Thomas: What’s shakin’?

Taylor: Oh, my god. I love you. Thank you so much. This is such a nice surprise.

Thomas: Yeah. Oh, you’re welcome. It is– oh, it’s– okay, go ahead. Yeah, just enjoy it.

Taylor: Mmm. Oh, my god. It’s perfect.

Thomas: They call that the legen-dairy birthday cake.

Taylor: It’s– and it’s– it feels like my birthday.

[ Laughing ]

Thomas: It’s punny, is what it is.

Taylor: That was good.

Thomas: Anyway, so your office said you’re working here.

Taylor: Mm-hm.

Thomas: What’s going on?

Taylor: Nothing, really. I mean, I love my office, but I hate the traffic.

Thomas: Totally get that.

Taylor: I– yeah.

Thomas: I just spent an hour in it, so, you know.

Taylor: So, how’s it going over at eric’s with douglas?

Thomas: Oh, it’s great. Oh, man. It’s so amazing having so much, like, concentrated time with my son.

Taylor: Yes! That’s as it should be.

Thomas: Yeah. I mean, we’re just so lucky that hope is, uh, allowing us to spend this time together, you know?

Liam: I like how you say hello.

Hope: Oh, well. Hello.

Liam: I love you.

Hope: I love you, too.

Liam: It’s, um, getting kind of awkward how quiet it is without douglas here.

Hope: Oh, I know. I miss him too.

Liam: I think it’s time we bring him home.

Hope: I was just talking with my mom about this.

Liam: I– yeah, it doesn’t shock me. Brooke and I are usually on the same page when it comes to this stuff.

Hope: Okay, so I’m going to tell you exactly what I told her. Which is more than anything, I want douglas home here with us. But at the same time, I don’t wanna push it with thomas. I– I don’t wanna start a custody battle.

Liam: Okay, but– nobody wants a custody battle. But that, that fear, that fear of pushing it with thomas, you can’t let that prevent douglas from being wh– you know, where he lives, namely with us.

Hope: Uh– I know, but I– I have been to eric’s, and I have seen first hand how much fun he’s having there, how happy he is to be with his father.

Liam: Aw, man. I get– okay. I always hate it when it gets to this point where I hear myself saying this stuff, but… I– I– I’m worried thomas is getting in your head again.

Taylor: Okay, just to clarify, it’s– it’s not hope’s place to allow you to see douglas. He’s your son.

Thomas: Okay. Heh. That’s true. But I don’t want things getting contentious between the two of us and hope and I are in a good place. And she realizes that I’ve changed. And that’s a good thing. We’ll work things out. Okay?

Ridge: I know what you’re doing. You’re being a good daughter. You’re trying to protect your mother and me.

Steffy: I just love you both so much. And I see the incredible potential you have for a wonderful future. And I know you see it, too. I see it. I see it all the time. And I just can’t stay quiet about it.

Ridge: Ah, ’cause you’ve been quiet this whole time.

Steffy: I to– I’ve definitely been quiet.

Ridge: Mm.

Steffy: Okay, what I’m saying is that you need to move out of brooke’S. Move in with– with granddad. Do whatever it takes to have a future with mom. That’s what I’m saying.

Hope: I just don’t want us to forget that douglas is the one who asked to spend more time with thomas. And I get that you’re concerned, and in the past, yes, thomas has given us a lot of reason to be–

Liam: Okay, but– okay, but that– but that is kinda the question, isn’t it? I mean, I– I’m not convinced it is in the past. I’ll tell you this: When I left him, it was the exact same sinking feeling I used to have.

Hope: Still can’t believe you went to go see thomas.

Liam: I know. I’m sorry. I should’ve– I was trying to be helpful. Helpful liam. You know, I thought maybe I could bring douglas home on my own. Didn’t work.

Hope: So, what gave you that sinking feeling?

Liam: It’s the whole– it’s the whole thing. It’s the whole, you know, it’s– it’s thomas showing up all of a sudden, demanding more time with his son. And when you are kind enough and generous enough to give that to him, what does he do? He takes advantage of it by never, literally never, bringing douglas back home again, which means that if you wanna see your own son, you have to keep doing these visits over at eric’s, to which I am never invited, by the way. So, what does that tell you? It’s just– it’s just very– it’s just all very classic thomas manipulation mode stuff.

Hope: I know, I know. And I get it. But I– I’m going to need you to trust me. I am well aware when it comes to thomas, but right now, right now, liam, I just wanna keep the peace. But where we should maybe be concerned is my mother.

Liam: What? Why? What did I miss?

Hope: Oh, just more of the same. Except now I really do think that steffy and taylor might be trying to break up my mother and ridge’s marriage.

Liam: Oh.

Hope: Yeah.

Thomas: Yeah. So, talking about hope and me and– and how we’re parents and we’re wonderful parents, I think, is– is great, and it’s so much fun for me. But I think we should talk about you, some other parents, you and dad. Hm? How you belong together.

Taylor: Oh, god. Uh– you know, you should’ve been here earlier when steffy was here, and the two of you could’ve teamed up. Done that thing that you do so well.

Thomas: Yeah, we do that– a really good job at that. You know, um… I will say, steffy and I don’t always agree, but on this, uh, she’s right on the money. I mean, you and dad, you do belong together.

Taylor: Oh. Too bad he’s married to brooke.

Thomas: Technically.

Taylor: Okay, well, then, technically, you and your sister want me to steal brooke’s husband. And that is not why I came back to L.A. And you guys keep doing this.

Thomas: Well, we wouldn’T. We wouldn’t tell you to do that because we know you’re not that kind of person. You would never try and steal someone’s husband. Brooke would. She– she has. She would again. It doesn’t matter. What I’m saying is is that we can see that you and dad belong together. You’re so great for each other. And if I could make a perfect world, I would take dad and just stick him with you.

Taylor: Oh, that’s so romantic. But I– you know, I think that your father has a say in all this, thomas.

Thomas: Yes, he does have a say in all this.

Taylor: Oh, boy.

Thomas: And I think deep down, this is what he wants. He loves you and you love him.

Taylor: Yes, this is true.

Thomas: Okay. I– I told dad the same thing I’m telling you right now. You two belong together. So, you know, just get together.

Taylor: Ah.

Thomas: Do it.

[ Taylor sighing ]

Ridge: Why are you making it sound like this is a simple situation? It’s not. I’m married to brooke because I wanna be.

Steffy: You don’t have to be. And you shouldn’T. Especially all the times she’s disrespected you. I mean, you could be with mom who loves you, honors you. Cherish–

Ridge: ‘Til death do us part.

Steffy: Now you’re getting the picture.

Ridge: I’ve always gotten the picture. I know you want. You– you want me together with your mom and have a happy family. Ye–

Steffy: I’m not askign for myself. I mean, yeah, thomas and I would love our parents to be back together. But ultimately, that is your choice. You have to decide. You can be with brooke, who cheats on you–

Ridge: Oh, come on.

Steffy: Who’s careless with your heart, or– or you could be with mom, who loves you and will make sure you’re always heard and seen. And who would never– she would never, ever, ever cheat on you. Mom is waiting for you with so much love in her heart. Look, if– if you don’t– if you don’t love her, then say it and– and I’ll stop trying.

Ridge: Of course, I love her. You know I love her. I will always love her. At metro by t-mobile… you can save more…

Hope: I get it. I– I’m sure this probably sounds paranoid, but I really do think I’m right. Taylor and steffy are actively trying to work against my mother’s marriage to ridge.

Liam: That doesn’t sound paranoid at all. I know your mom feels the same way.

Hope: Well, I thought she was at first just being overly cautious, given their history. But now, I think taylor and steffy definitely want ridge back with taylor.

Liam: Okay. But d– do you feel like they’re getting anywhere with that?

Hope: Well, it’s never smart to underestimate my mom and ridge’s connection. But at the same time, taylor did kiss him in monaco. And now, there are all of these forrester get togethers.

Liam: Yeah, right. Yeah, must feel like old times.

Hope: Yeah, except now there’s a lot of grandkids running around. But you should have seen them together, liam. It was like taylor took every opportunity to cozy up to ridge. I mean, she was practically in his lap.

Liam: It’s got to be uncomfortable for you to just have to sit there and watch.

Hope: Watch another woman pursue my mother’s husband right in front of my eyes. Yeah, it’s just a little bit weird, but, um, I haven’t said anything to my mom yet. I just– I don’t want her to get upset. And maybe overreact and then do something that would further taylor and steffy’s cause, but–

Liam: Oh. Yeah.

Hope: But it needs to stop.

Liam: Where are you going?

Hope: Oh, just to have a friendly chat with steffy.

Thomas: Okay, look. Steffy and I, we’re both grown-ups. We have kids of our own. Okay? We don’t need our parents back together. We don’t need to be one wonderful family unit, but…

[ Sighing ] We see what both of you are missing. Okay? And weirdly, it’s the same thing for both of you, even though you’re single and dad is supposed to be married.

Taylor: Um, he is married.

Thomas: Would you like to know what you’re missing?

Taylor: Nah, you’re going to tell me.

Thomas: I’m definitely gonna tell you. There’s no way I’m not going to tell you.

Thomas: It’s love. It’s– it’s– it’s happiness. It’s– it’s mutual respect. It’s joy in the relationship. And you guys are wonderful together. You have this– this dynamic that– it just is– is beautiful and comfortable and healthy. And– and it’s not like that with brooke. Okay, with brooke, it’s all about she– she’s got an issue every single week that needs to be solved, and she needs him to solve it. So, he’s got to be her savior. That’s not healthy for him. That’s not healthy for her either. But you guys together, it’s– it’s– it’s wonderful. He– he– he comes to life around you. And I know it’s the same way for you, too.

Taylor: Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Thomas: Right.

Taylor: You know, steffy says that it’s only a matter of time, but I just–

Thomas: Well, steffy’s right. I think it is only a matter of time. You guys are going to end up back together. And when you do, dad is going to, uh, look at his two wonderfully brilliant kids and be like, “hey, why didn’t I just listen to them?”

Taylor: Oh, my god. Come here, you brilliant kid.

[ Thomas laughing ] I love you so much.

Thomas: I love you, too.

Steffy: I love hearing those words come out of your mouth. The simple truth: You love mom.

Ridge: I have never denied that.

Steffy: And this is your chance. You just said that you love her.

Ridge: I know what I said and of– of course I love. I have a family with her. I have a history with her. Se does thi–

Steffy: Then claim the life you’ve always wanted. I mean, if you wanna find real happiness, you gotta grab it. Hold on to it. That’s exactly what you have with mom. And deep down, you guys are so connected, and no offense or anything, but you’re not getting any younger.

Ridge: Well, that’s rude. I’ve been taking care of myself. I look great.

Steffy: You are– you look great. But what I’m saying is that you can find true happiness with mom. She’ll give you stability, peace, everything. Brooke’s not gonna give that to you. So why don’t you leave here, go to mom, say that you, um, love her, and go back to her. Go back to mom.

[ Thomas sighing ]

Steffy: Where have you been?

Thomas: I was over at your house talking to mom about dad.

Steffy: Really? Great minds think alike. I was actually talking to dad about mom.

Thomas: I like that we’re in sync about this, because if both of us keep saying things to them, maybe one of them will hear us.

Steffy: I know. Here’s hoping. I mean, if they could only realize they could have an amazing future. It could be so magical.

Thomas: I know. It really would be. I mean, I– they’re so great together. They should just finally do it already and then move into a beautiful life together.

Steffy: Yeah. Well, dad actually admitted to me that he loves mom. He just needs to end this unhealthy cycle with brooke. I mean, think about all the things she has done. She’s cheated on dad with his father, with his brother, it’s disgusting.

Thomas: It’s toxic.

Steffy: I don’t know why he’s loyal to her. He should just move on to be with mom.

[ Door slamming ]

Hope: You know, I think that’s enough bashing of my mother for one day.

Thomas: Hey, hope.

Hope: You have a lot of nerve judging my mom.

Steffy: Well, it’s my father’s marriage, so I’m allowed to have an opinion.

Hope: Yeah, and ridge loves my mother, and no amount of you putting her down or trying to pit the forresters against the logans is going to change that. And for the record, I am no longer going to sit idly by and allow you and taylor to undermine my mother’s marriage.

Steffy: It’s only a matter

of time before you and dad

are back together.

Thomas: You guys are going

to end up back together.

[ Door closing ]

Ridge: Ah.

Taylor: Hey.

Ridge: Hey, yourself.

Taylor: What are you doing?

Ridge: I was just with steffy and she gave me an earful.

Taylor: Oh, my gosh. Thomas was just here doing the same.

Ridge: Those kids, right?

Taylor: Yes, I know.

Ridge: Quite a team.

Taylor: They really are. So, what are you doing here?

Ridge: I came to check on you.

Taylor: Because?

Ridge: Because if I got an earful, I knew you were gonna be next. And you were.

Taylor: Yes, I was.

[ Both sighing ]

Taylor: Those kids, they– they want us together so bad.

Ridge: The kiss in monaco raised their hopes.

Taylor: Yeah. And it’s so silly, right? Because we were just– were just caught up in the moment, and steffy and–

Ridge: Well, it was more than that, right?

Taylor: What are you saying?

Ridge: Saying that our kids are smart.

Taylor: Mm.

Ridge: Intuitive.

Taylor: Yeah.

Ridge: They get that from their mother.

Taylor: Me.

Ridge: I know.

Taylor: Yeah. They can see right through me. Mm. It is so annoying. They know how much I love you.

Ridge: Well, I love you too, doc.

Taylor: Say that again.

Ridge: Well, I love you too, doc.

Taylor: It feels really good to hear that. So, is that why you came by? Just to– just to tell me you love me and that maybe you’re ready to start a future with me?

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[ Computer keys clacking ]

[ Footsteps approaching ]

[ Knock on door ]

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: I wasn’t sure you’d still be here. It’s after hours.

Sally: Well, I’m making up for lost time. There’s no way I was about to leave just because the sun went down. In spite of everything that happened, I’m determined to end today on a strong note.

Nick: Glad to hear it.

Sally: Yeah, I’m all about forward momentum, so this is me putting 100% effort into my job. Let there be no doubt that newman media is my number-one priority. I’m gonna prove to everyone that I belong in this chair.

Nick: Yeah… about that — we should talk.

Nikki: Oh, darling, you’re back. Welcome home.

Victoria: Oh, thank you.

Nikki: Mwah.

Victoria: I got in this afternoon, but we were both so busy at the office that we didn’t even cross paths. So I thought I’d stop by tonight so that we could catch up.

Nikki: Oh, um, is there a business matter we need to take care of?

Victoria: No, no, nothing like that at all. I, um — I was leaving work, and I noticed your e-mail that you plan on being out of the office tomorrow, and I was just wondering. What’s up?

Nikki: Oh, I decided at the last minute to go to L.A. And meet with ridge and eric forrester.

Victoria: Why?

Nikki: Well, kyle has told me he is planning a surprise for summer. He wants them to renew their vows here in town because a lot of people weren’t able to go to milan for their wedding. Isn’t that romantic?

Victoria: Yes, it is — very — but what does that have to do with you going to L.A.?

Nikki: I want forrester creations to design a special gown for summer as my gift.

Victoria: But why not just have one of lauren’s fashion designers do it? Or better yet, you could consult with the team at marchetti.

Nikki: Well, because it’s a surprise. I mean, we’d never be able to keep it a secret with all those people if summer works with them all. So, forrester will do a beautiful job.

Victoria: Yes, I know. Of course they will do a beautiful job. But why do I get the feeling that there’s something else going on here?

Nikki: I-I have no idea.

Victoria: I mean, if all you’re doing is meeting with eric and ridge, I mean, couldn’t you easily do that by phone or a video call? Instead, you’re clearing your very busy schedule, and you’re hopping on a plane for one meeting. Sorry, mom, I’m not buying it. I need you to tell me the truth. What is this trip really about?

Jack: Victor, you here to say hello or just to cast a dark shadow?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Expecting someone?

Jack: No, I’m flying solo. Care to join me for a drink?

Victor: Sure.

Jack: I know abby keeps your favorite tequila in stock. I could get the first round started, though I doubt you’re going to want to toast my latest hire.

Victor: You’re right about that.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Mm. I am happy to report harrison was tucked away in bed. Not asleep yet, but he’s chilling out with his favorite stuffed fox.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: What are you working on?

Summer: I am looking at the proofs from tessa’s photo shoot, pictures from after she relaxed.

Kyle: Hmm. You mean the shots taken after adam left? For someone who just started working at jabot, I am already feeling the dark cloud of his presence.

Summer: Adam drives me crazy, too, but we promised to respect jack’s wishes. That means trying to stay positive. One way to do that is to not talk about adam at all unless it is absolutely necessary.

Kyle: Especially now, when we have so much to celebrate.

Summer: We do?

Kyle: Mm-hmm. Listen. Hear that?

Summer: What? [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: Beautiful, golden silence. Our boy is upstairs in bed. Nobody else is home.

Summer: Hmm.

Kyle: We have the whole place to ourselves.

Summer: I guess we do.

Kyle: Oh, imagine the possibilities.

Summer: My mind is going all sorts of places.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: All we need is a little music.

[ Soft music plays ]

Summer: And a little wine. I’ll go get a bottle.

Kyle: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. There’s something I need to do first.

Summer: I guess the wine can wait.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

[ Doorbell rings ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Hold that kiss.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: Mom. What are you…doing here?

Diane: I am livid. And it’s all because of phyllis.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ] You know why I love halloween?

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Chance: How about we take the baby monitor, go sit by the pool, maybe take a little late-night dip? I don’t know, looks like a beautiful night tonight. I could use some air.

[ Sighs ]

[ Tv channels changing ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Tv channels changing ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Tv turns off ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

Diane: Summer, I hate to say this, but your mother is relentless. I swear, that woman —

Kyle: Okay, mom, just slow down, tell us what happened.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] Came across a document relating to marchetti home — A.K.A. The line that phyllis heads up. It was — it was an agreement with a subcontractor to create furniture for an outrageous sum! It sent up a huge red flag for me. It reeked of some sort of kickback scheme.

Summer: Wait, back up a minute. How did you come across it?

Diane: It was a file on my computer.

Summer: That doesn’t make any sense. You don’t have anything to do with the home division.

Diane: Exactly. Look, summer, you are not conniving like your mother. You don’t think the same way. But I knew right away what happened. Phyllis, the very savvy computer hacker, slipped that document onto my hard drive. She’s setting me up.

Summer: [ Inhales deeply ]

Nikki: Darling, please, can’t we just enjoy some time together before I leave?

Victoria: I would love that, but I just can’t shake this feeling that you’re holding something back from me. I can hear it in your voice. Mom, you’re avoiding eye contact with me. I know you very well.

Nikki: Alright, fine. Since it’s clear you’re not going to drop this, I will tell you everything.

Victoria: Please do.

Nikki: Well, I am going to have a dress designed for summer, but that’s not the only reason for my trip.

Victoria: What is?

Nikki: Diane jenkins/ I am determined to find something I can use to drive her out of town. So I am going to L.A. To confront the one person who may have some information — deacon sharpe. If you have age-related macular degeneration,

Abby: Hi! [ Chuckles ] Oh, my god, you’re early, but that’s okay. Um, that means we can spend more time together.

Chance: Honey, I’m sorry, I have to cancel date night tonight.

Abby: Why?

Chance: I have to go out of town for a few nights. It’s just for a stakeout.

Abby: Oh, can’t you at least stay for dinner? And better yet, you could leave in the morning. I mean, do you have to leave right now?

Chance: I wish I could. With this case, it’s just — it’s too important to let slide. I mean, this is an investigation of a lifetime. And it means everything to me.

Abby: Everything? What about me? What about our family?

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

Sharon: Hey, you working late? Need a little caffeine to get you through an all-night stakeout?

Chance: Actually, the opposite. I’m here because I’m not working and I’m feeling a bit restless. Things have eased up for me a little bit at work since I’ve closed all of rey’s cases.

Sharon: Oh, yeah, you’re feeling a little lost at sea, aren’t you? Especially now you’ve finished working on the ashland case.

Chance: Wow, I didn’t know it was that obvious.

Sharon: Well, it’s probably not, to most, but I know that when rey would finally finish working on a complicated case, it would leave him feeling antsy and restless and needing to find something to do.

Chance: Yeah, well, you know, I haven’t really thought about it that much. But you know what? I’m sure I will figure out what I need to do now. For now, I’ll just take some tea. Decaf, please.

Chelsea: I could use one of those, too. Mind if I join you?

Victor: Cheers, jack. Now, I spoke with adam earlier about his latest career move. I would like to hear from you why you hired him as co-ceo of your company.

Jack: Actually, that’s very simple. I needed someone, he was available, and the best person for the job?

Victor: Only adam?

Jack: I suppose I could have cast the net a bit wider, but adam and I have history. We have a friendship. I think you and I will agree that his talents are indisputable. I needed someone I could count on — a partner, if you will — and not for the reasons most people would think. I want to spend more time with my grandchildren. Jabot has always been, will always be, important to me. But lately I have learned there’s more to life.

Victor: Mm-hmm. I agree with that. Adam led me to believe that you hired him so that you could distract him from his anger toward me. Is that so?

Jack: I suppose that was a consideration, but I assure you, whether you believe it or not, I did not hire adam to get under your skin. I honestly believe, in the end, this will benefit all of us — you, adam, and me.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Remember what I’m telling you now. Hiring adam… is a huge mistake.

Sally: I thought we came to an understanding earlier. But given the fact that you’re back here, I’m guessing things took a turn whenever you went upstairs to see your sister.

Nick: I did report back to victoria, who rightfully expected an explanation for your absence from the marketing summit.

Sally: I can only imagine what she had to say when you told her I got the time wrong and then I got hung up talking to adam.

Nick: I didn’t feel the need to give her any details. I just told her there were some extenuating circumstances that, you know, you messed up and that you’re very sorry for that.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Well, I appreciate the kind description of what happened,

[Inhales deeply] But I doubt that satisfied victoria. Okay, well, I guess that answers my question. So, [Inhales deeply] What, is that it, then? Am I out of a job? (Christine) my son really had to be

Sharon: Here you go.

Chelsea: Thank you.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sharon: Oh, excuse me. Yeah? Oh, sure. I can do that. I’ll see you in a minute. Sorry, that was mariah and tessa. They need me to pop up there. Um, is there anything else you need for the moment?

Chelsea: I’m great. Thanks, sharon.

[ Sighs ]

Chance: So, how was your day?

Chelsea: Uh, you know, had its ups and downs. Not gonna lie, it was rough at first; then it got better because I got to spend time with johnny and connor. Yeah, billy and I got them together at the pool.

Chance: Well, yeah, that sounds fun.

Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah, it was fun. Um… [ Sighs ] It was fun, and then I went back to my suite by myself, and I felt really lonely and really restless and actually really anxious. And I’m not sure why. I’m sorry. You told me I could vent to you about this stuff, and now I bet you’re regretting saying that.

Chance: No, not a bit. I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to be honest with me. I just hope you’re taking it easy on the alcohol, though, to alleviate the pain.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’m not gonna drink like that again for a really long time. Um, thank you for making sure I got home safely.

Chance: Anytime. You know what? I think I might be able to help you out again right now.

Nick: I didn’t come here to fire you, sally, but you’re right about one thing. Vick is losing her patience. So much so, she’s starting to look around at other options.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I mean, I know you both signed off on giving me this chance, but I know that victoria hasn’t been as much in my corner as you have. And I have no illusions about how victor really feels about me.

Nick: [ Sighs ] It’s not over yet. Alright? I believe in you. I’ve told you that many times. You’ve come up with some really great ideas that I think you should have an opportunity to execute. So I really talked up those concepts to the executive team. And you know what? I want to prove I was right. Too.

Sally: I appreciate that. It’s nice to know I have at least one senior exec pulling for me.

[ Inhales deeply ] And I have spent every minute managing the fallout from my screw-up earlier. I responded to every single e-mail that people sent about chloe making the presentation in my absence, and I personally called the top newman enterprises and newman media execs to apologize. And then I set up follow-up meetings with all of them. I’m on it. I’m doing everything in my power to salvage this situation.

Nick: Alright. I know you intend to.

Sally: But you can’t guarantee that it’ll be enough. You’re still wondering if I can get it together and be the leader that you need me to be or if I’m going to continue to let my feelings for adam hold me back.

Victoria: Mom, I can’t even believe that you would consider seeing deacon sharpe face-to-face. God, no, no. I mean, for a million reasons.

Nikki: Well, I have one very good reason to go. If anybody knows the real dirt about what diane was up to when she was living all those years under an assumed identity, it would be him.

Victoria: Well, what about talia morgan? You saw the scathing article she wrote about diane. She’s obviously aware of her sordid history. Why not point her in deacon’s direction, you stay out of it.

Nikki: No, this is personal. Deacon helped diane fake her own death, and he was instrumental in my being arrested for her so-called murder. We have a lot of unfinished business.

Victoria: All the more reason for you to stay away from him. The man is disgusting. How can you trust anything that he has to say? And who knows how it’s going to affect you, seeing him?

Nikki: Victoria, I can handle him.

Victoria: Need I remind you of your completely toxic dynamic, how he enabled you to drink, your destructive affair? I mean, mom, he blackmailed you into marrying him. The list goes on and on and on.

Nikki: That was in the past. I’m not the same person I was. I’m much stronger.

Victoria: How do you know that seeing him isn’t going to trigger some — some kind of a setback, that it’s not going to make you want to reach for a drink? Mom, please, it’s just too risky. Can you just let it go?

Diane: Thanks.

Kyle: Okay, mom, just calm down. From what you’ve told me, you can’t assume phyllis is trying to set you up. How would that even work?

Diane: I know it sounds crazy, but please just hear me out.

Kyle: Alright.

Diane: Phyllis could have planted that document on my computer and then sat back to wait for the right time to make her move. Then, she transfers it to her own computer and then pretends to discover it. All she has to do is vehemently deny any responsibility and then use those I.T. Skills to trace it back to me, proving that I’m trying to sabotage her.

Kyle: Wow. That’s — that is a lot to digest.

Summer: Sounds like a very complicated and completely hypothetical scheme.

Diane: I know. And if it were about anyone else, I admit I would seem paranoid. But from the moment your mother asked to join you at marchetti, I knew that she was coming for me. It wasn’t a question of if, but how and when. And now that time has come.

[ Sighs ] Please tell me you believe me. If you have copd,

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Jack: Not that I expected a “thank you,” but let’s get real here. You have yanked the rug out from adam more times than he can count. You asked him to run his company. You handed him the keys to the kingdom. And no sooner did you do that, though, you snatched him back away and gave him back to victoria.

Victor: You obviously don’t know the inner workings of my company, nor of my family, do you?

Jack: I do know that the pride and joy that you have in victoria and nicholas and abby is exactly what adam feels is missing in his life.

Victor: And you must understand that adam chooses to see what adam wants to see. Under no circumstances did I ever indicate to him that he’s not part of newman enterprises or my family.

Jack: Okay. How many times over the years have you and adam done this dance? Did you really expect him to graciously accept this demotion, especially after the giant press conference announcing his ascension to the throne? You left him out in the cold. Of course he walked away. What did you think was going to happen?

Victor: I never left him out in the cold.

Jack: And now he’s broken off his relationship with sally. And you know better than anyone, adam at loose ends, angry at you is adam at his most dangerous. Thank god he saw the light and accepted my job offer.

Victor: I’m afraid, jack, that you misunderstood my earlier warning, or you didn’t listen. Hiring my son adam is a huge mistake for you.

Jack: For me? Why?

Victor: He may appreciate it, but trust me, he only accepted your offer to piss me off. Now, once he realizes he cannot get a rise out of me, the job will have lost its allure. And he’ll be out of there unless he’s already fed up long before then.

Jack: And why would he be fed up?

Victor: Why the hell wouldn’t he? Who in your family likes him? Who at jabot likes him? Now you have him work with diane and phyllis. Are you serious? And by the way, what happened to you to allow diane and phyllis to work under your roof?

Jack: I allowed that for one very good reason. Kyle and summer wanted to work with their mothers. Give them an opportunity to rise above the fray.

Victor: Really? How’s that working out for you?

Jack: It’s an ongoing experiment, and we’re keeping a close eye. The bigger point here is that I agreed to that because I had faith in summer and kyle — faith in their ability to keep things running smoothly. The same faith I have in adam.

Victor: And I wish you good luck with that.

Diane: Summer, I know this puts you in an uncomfortable position, and I hate doing that. But you yourself were worried about phyllis lashing out.

Summer: True, but my mom promised not to cross any lines and to maintain nothing but absolute professionalism, just like you did. That being said, I know this is a stressful situation, so we’re going to get to the bottom of it.

Kyle: Don’t worry, summer and I will look into it. But please let us handle it.

Diane: Of course. I will leave it in your very capable hands.

[ Sighs ]

[ Voice breaking ] I’m — I’m just trying so hard to be the best mother and grandmother and co-worker that I can be. And I know I have a lot to make up for, which makes me all the more grateful that the two of you seem to understand that, unlike the vast majority of people in this town. Being on guard 24/7 is a really tough way to live. But tonight I feel seen and heard. And for that, I can’t thank you enough.

Nikki: I appreciate you being so protective of me, but I can handle myself with deacon. I’m not the same person I was back then. There’s absolutely nothing he can do to me now. In fact, he should worry about facing me.

Victoria: I really want to believe that.

Nikki: Sweetheart, please trust me. I’ve got this.

Victoria: This is really important to you, isn’t it?

Nikki: It absolutely is.

Victoria: Okay, but I have to ask one thing. Why now? I mean, has diane been causing some sort of problem for you that I should be aware of?

Nikki: No. Not yet, anyway. She keeps saying that she has changed and she should be welcomed back into our good graces. But I see right through her. She is incapable of change.

Victoria: I get it. You feel very strongly about this.

Nikki: She brought nothing the pain before. And she’ll do it again until somebody stops her. So I am ready to do whatever I have to, to get that woman out of our lives.

Chance: So, I totally understand how you feel. I have bouts of restlessness all the time. And I remember you saying that your old therapist didn’t really have much to offer you. Right? Well, mine actually have some pretty useful advice.

Chelsea: Lucky you.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, he taught me these relaxation techniques to kind of help take the edge off. Want to try one?

Chelsea: Sure. Show me the way.

Chance: Right. Well, take a deep breath. Right?

Chelsea: [ Inhales deeply ]

[ Exhales ]

Chance: Yeah, nice, right from the stomach, deep from the diaphragm, right?

[ Exhales ] And for 4. I want you to hold it for 4.

Nick: I’m not judging you. I told you, I understand how overwhelming dealing with adam can be. You never know if you’re getting the worst or best of him. And he has this unique ability to keep the people around him constantly off balance.

Sally: Even though it might take some time to work through everything that he’s put me through, I refuse to use it as an excuse, because it would be easy to just blame all of my missteps on the fact that he messed with my heart and my head. But I won’t, because I am nobody’s victim.

Nick: No, you are not.

Sally: This is way more than adam. And this is also about my own insecurities and fears.

Nick: It’s funny, sally, when I think about you, fear is the last thing that comes to my mind. Unless I’m thinking about how fearless I think you are.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Sometimes I am. I mean, it’s crazy, but ever since I was little, I knew that I was destined for something great. That’s why I fought so hard to make a name for myself. I wanted to prove to everyone that underestimated me that I had what it takes to succeed.

Nick: Look at you now. I mean, if they could see you, they certainly would be impressed.

Sally: Unfortunately, i stumbled a lot along the way, and I was my own worst enemy. And way too often, I still am. I mean, I have an opportunity of a lifetime. And still there is some small secret part of me that believes that I’m an imposter.

Nick: You ran your own design house.

Sally: Yeah, but that’s nowhere near the scale of business that we’re doing here. And I don’t want to think about that, because obviously I want to prove myself. But I just can’t help but have moments where I just feel lost. And I don’t know if a guy like you can relate to that, but…

Nick: No, I, uh — I know how you feel. Trust me, I know exactly what that’s like.

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Jack: I understand how difficult it must be for you to see adam move on. So, for tonight, I will overlook the condescending attitude.

Victor: I’m not being condescending. I’m simply trying to warn you what you are in for. You do with it what you want. Just know that I tried to get through to my son, to no avail. I’m done.

Jack: Done?

Victor: You bet. A wise man knows when to cut his losses and move on.

Jack: I don’t buy that for one second. You live and breathe family. For you to give up on adam is like you giving up on yourself. And I don’t see you doing that even for one minute. You may be too wounded to see it right now, but I know better.

Victoria: So, how does dad feel about this mission of yours? He is aware of it, isn’t he?

Nikki: Yes, and he is totally for it.

Victoria: Even if he was okay with the idea, I don’t think he’d want you to be alone with deacon, even for one second.

Nikki: Well, I have a feeling I won’t be alone. I’m sure he’s going to send his security team to watch over me.

Victoria: Well, I would feel a lot better if he does.

Nikki: Darling, please don’t worry. It will be worth the effort, and we’ll all be better off for it.

Victoria: I certainly hope so.

Nikki: Now, I have a few things I have to do before your father gets home.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Of course, mom. Just promise me that you’re gonna be careful.

Nikki: I will, darling. I will. I’ll be home before you know it. Phyllis, it’s nikki. Everything is in place for my trip tomorrow, and I am going to get that information we need in L.A. I just want to make sure that you do your part and put on the pressure at marchetti.

Diane: I am so sorry for interrupting. I’m going to go now and let you get back to doing whatever you were doing before I arrived.

Summer: Don’t worry about it. You had something important to tell us.

Diane: Oh, do you think i could go upstairs and say good night to my grandson?

Kyle: Yeah, sure. He’s probably still awake. Go ahead.

Diane: Oh, good. Well, in that case, could I read him a story?

Kyle: I’m sure he’ll enjoy that.

Diane: Okay.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] So… what do you think?

Summer: You mean, about the big plot, the alleged setup? I don’t know, babe. Just seems a little clumsy to me. There’s just something about this that doesn’t ring true.

Kyle: Look, I don’t want to think the worst of phyllis any more than you do, but how else could a marchetti home file get on my mother’s computer? I mean, it must have been deliberately planted to cause her trouble.

Summer: Or that’s just what diana wants us to think.

Kyle: What are you implying?

Summer: [ Sighs ] Don’t get mad, okay? Just think about it. What if diane created the file and this whole crazy story just to throw suspicion on my mom, to get her out of the way so that she can’t undermine diane? All I’m saying is that it seems to me like there’s more than one plausible explanation for what’s going on here.

[ Door closes ]

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Chance: What are you doing up? When I left, you were knocked out.

Abby: I had a bad dream.

Chance: Oh, no. I’m sorry. About what?

Abby: It doesn’t matter. Where were you? I tried calling you.

Chance: I left you a note. Did you not see my note? Uh, oh. Duh. [ Chuckles ] I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to worry you. I was a little restless. I ended up at crimson lights. You were sleeping so good, I didn’t want to wake you up.

Abby: Oh, I am wide-awake now.

Chance: You alright?

Abby: Not really.

Chance: What’s wrong? Are you coming down with something? You sick?

Abby: I feel like something is off between us, like we’re out of sync or something.

Chance: Why? Because I wasn’t here when you woke up? I mean, come on, no. Baby, we’re fine. I mean, we are beyond fine, in fact, right?

Abby: Yeah.

Chance: There’s nothing to worry about. I love you so much. You know that?

Abby: Love you, too.

Nick: You know the truth about how ashland died.

Sally: Yes. It was an accident while you were protecting your sister. It was not your fault.

Nick: I still did it. And I’m struggling, trying to find a way to live with what happened. Desperately trying to prove to myself that I’m still the same person I was before and that it’s okay, you know, to just let go of what happened and try and move on.

Sally: It is. You’re a good person, nick, and you deserve all the good things that life has to offer. You just have to keep believing in yourself.

Nick: It’s ironic, you know, that was the exact advice I was gonna give you.

Sally: Well, how about that? I’ll tell you what. Let’s make a deal. I won’t stop fighting for what I want… if you won’T.

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How could there be no record of our divorce? We — we — we filed that paperwork over a year ago, and I brought them here to you in this office. What exactly did your attorney say? He said because the papers hadn’t been filed, according to the state of new york, that [Sighs] — That we’re still married. But that’s impossible. Nothing’s impossible. What does that mean?

[ Grunts ]

[ Breathing deeply ] Hey, marshall, wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait.

[ Breathing heavily ] Look — yeah, look, uh, I can’t talk right now. I’m on my way to meet epiphany. If I could just slow you down for one second, honestly, I owe you an apology. Thank you so much for meeting me. I know you got a lot going on with school starting. Mom, my dorm’s almost unpacked, okay? And you never bother me. Hm. Stop. So, is this about you going to aruba for the leadership executive seminar? You know I’m in full support. I got you. I know. And I don’t want you worrying about donna and avery because pilar is going to be with them around the clock while I’m gone. Yeah, well, I plan on spending time with them, too. And I appreciate that. But I know you have quite a few distractions.

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[ Door closes ] You changed your mind? You’re — you’re thinking of telling the police you weren’t with nikolas at the time of ava’s attack? I don’t know if I was or wasn’T. Okay. You were… pretty determined

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[ Groans ]

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Grunting ] Help… help me.

[ Door opens, knock on door ] Ava?

[ Beeping continues ] You up for a visitor? Hm. Depends.

[ Elevator bell dings ] I don’t think you have any business here. My wife is my business, and I’ll damn well see her if I want to. If you get within five feet of ava’s room… you’re not gonna like what’s gonna happen. The judge has already reviewed dr. Rubin’s recommendation and the legal documents. Mr. Corbin, you will be in charge of your wife’s finances and medical care, and you will have her power of attorney. The judge agrees there will be no prison time so long as sasha agrees to the guardianship and commits to attend outpatient rehab and therapy. That’s very important. Sasha, once you’ve entered into this guardianship, only brando has the power to terminate it. Do you understand? Babe, this is completely up to you. It’s your choice. If it does not feel right, we won’t do it. But that’s the deal. If — if you don’t take the deal, sasha will go to prison. Yes, but she can change her plea and go to trial. Sasha, you still have options. You understand that, right? So? What do you want to do?

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[ Chuckles ] Is there anything else you need me to do to facilitate your trip? Sasha: According to my attorney, martin grey, this is the best way to keep me out of prison. Correct? Yes. Hey. If you want to call this off, I will back you completely. Okay? We will find another way to fight the charges against you. I know I need help. And of course, I trust you, but…

[ Breathes deeply ] It’s just not easy signing my life over. I know, sash. Brando only wants to keep you out of prison and help you heal. It’s what we all want. And this is not a permanent solution, you know? Yeah. I-if you decide to go ahead with — with the guardianship, then we will schedule a formal check-in with dr. Rubin and the hospital administrator every month to see how you’re feeling. And we will decide together when to terminate the guardianship. I won’t let it go on longer than it has to — not one day. Won’t be soon enough for me. Bring back mr. Taylor.

[ Door opens ] You have no jurisdiction over this hospital or my wife. For whatever reason, ava thinks you tried to kill her, and that concerns me. And I’m trying to figure out how to deal with it.

[ Scoffs ] I would never hurt ava that way, and I have to make her understand that. And you keeping her away from me — that’s not helping. Why don’t you write her a note? Let me tell you something. If I get any proof that you had something to do with this, not even your uncle victor is gonna be able to help you. You coming? Go to hell. One look at ava, that’s where you’re going to go. Your bp is slightly elevated. Still a little anxious, I see. [ Chuckles ] Uh, no, I-I’m just a little distracted by that…

[ Monitor beeping ] …Giant bauble on your finger there to think about much else. Oh. [ Chuckles ] Curtis proposed.

[ Chuckles ] Congratulations. So why do you sound like you’re about to recite the changes in the tax code? Are you excited? No, really, I’m — I’m over the moon about it.

[ Chuckles ] It’s just that trina told me that you blocked nikolas from seeing you, and — I don’t know, I just didn’t feel like it was the appropriate time to share the news, considering everything else that you’re going through. That’s thoughtful of you. Thank you. And it’s true — things have gotten pretty bad. Portia, I’ve even wondered… …if nikolas was the one who stabbed me. Ava, no. No, no, no. That’s horrible. I mean, no, no. To even have to entertain the notion of your husband trying to kill you — oh, he — he says he has an alibi, but I still have unanswered questions. Like what? For one… would elizabeth baldwin lie to the cops to cover for nikolas? I was talking to dante, and it’s looking less and less likely that ava was targeted at random. He thinks the attacker knew her. That’s interesting.

[ Sighs ] Just say it. You think it’s suspicious that nikolas provided me with an alibi so quickly. No, no. Just wondering if that changes anything for you. I do wonder why he leapt to my defense so quickly. I mean, he said he doesn’t believe I did it, so why would I need an alibi? Unless the alibi was meant to protect nikolas. It’s just that impossible things happen all the time. I mean, you never know what to expect. Right? Right. I suppose, uh, it was just filed improperly because I can’t imagine what else it would be. But if either of you have a theory, I would love to know what it is. Well, we’re all human. Nobody’s perfect. And I know that you have experienced the power of forgiveness with your father. Auntie, what is this have to do with marshall? Someone at that clerk’s office made a mistake, and there should be consequences. Lives were affected, right? And I’m sorry that I just can’t let this go. I know what happened, curtis. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity, especially when you have metastatic breast cancer. When your time is threatened, it’s hard to invest in your future. Until now. Kisqali is helping women live longer than ever before when taken with an aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant… in hr+, her2- metastatic breast cancer. Kisqali is a pill that’s proven to delay disease progression. Kisqali can cause lung problems, or an abnormal heartbeat, which can lead to death. It can cause serious skin reactions, liver problems, and low white blood cell counts that may result in severe infections. Tell your doctor right away if you have new or worsening symptoms, including breathing problems, cough, chest pain… a change in your heartbeat, dizziness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, tiredness, loss of appetite, abdomen pain, bleeding, bruising, fever, chills, or other symptoms of an infection, a severe or worsening rash, are or plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Avoid grapefruit during treatment. Your future is ahead of you, so it’s time to make the most of it with kisqali. Because when you invest in yourself, everyone gets the best of you. Do you struggle with occasional nerve aches in your hands or feet? Try nervivenerve relief from the world’s #1 selling nerve care company. Nervive contains alpha lipoic acid to relieve occasional nerve aches, weakness and discomfort. Try nervivenerve relief. (Buzz)

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[ Chuckles ] Stop stalling. What do you mean “stalling”? This is your time. Focus on you and your career.

[ Sighs ] I really want to go to this seminar. I really do. You know, I’ve just been so untethered since I lost my half of the hotel, and I’m not used to feeling aimless. So, yeah, I really want to go, and I want to get my life back on track… in every way. There’s something underneath that scares you. And I’m here to tell you… you don’t have to be afraid of me. Josslyn: Mom. Yeah? Where’d you go? Uh, just thinking about my next step, yeah. Great. Keep the focus on yourself. Everything’s covered here. I promise. Okay. All right. So, lunch is on me. Oh. And here you go. There’s a little extra just in case something comes up. Oh, okay. I have to get out of here because the day is getting away from me. All right. Here, give me a hug. Oh. I love you so much. I love you so much.Thank you for being you, okay? Have a wonderful trip.

[ Squeals ] Okay. Bye. Okay. Bye. Hey. Aren’t you supposed to get going? Yeah. I was just meeting with josslyn, giving her some, you know, last-minute information — that’s all. Yeah, but you know what? Don’t worry about it. ‘Cause pilar is at the penthouse with donna and avery. We — we got this. Yeah, I know, I know. I-it — I’m probably going to call every night before they go to bed just to check in, okay?

[ Chuckles ] I’m sure you will. Okay. Hey, um… good luck. Thanks. Nikolas seems to really love ava. I can’t see him trying to kill her. Yeah, you know him better than I do. Why do you think he insisted on making you his alibi? I told him I lost time. And maybe he couldn’t vouch for his whereabouts, either. You know, the thing is, there was a lot of people on the property that night. You don’t know what one of them may have seen or what they said to the police. I guess the concern is, the longer you hold out, the more it will cast suspicion on nikolas…or you. A situation has come up I need you to get to G.H. Right away. Nikolas told me that he was with elizabeth when I was attacked.

[ Monitor beeping ] Well, then it sounds like he has an alibi. They’ve known each other since they were teenagers. If anybody would lie to protect nikolas, it’s elizabeth. I just don’t think that elizabeth would lie to the police about something like that, ava — I really don’T. Maybe she doesn’t know she’s lying. Maybe she’s being manipulated. My husband is capable of very bad behavior. Surprisingly bad behavior. It’s true what they say, portia — the ones you love the most, they can hurt you the most. You should keep that in mind before you march down the aisle. I understand you’ve made a decision. Yes, I have.

[ Breathes deeply ]

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[ Chuckling ] Hey. What’s going on, buddy? Not much, man. Care to join us for dinner? Or have you already eaten? Uh, uh, no. I got some business I gotta take care of, but thank you. Any– what’s — what’s — what’s going on here?

[ Inhales deeply ] Uh… how ’bout you two catch up, and I’ll go put in an order for the table? Skipped lunch, so I’m starved.

[ Chuckles ] I know what everyone likes. So do you mind if I make the selections? Might as well get used to it. We, um, actually just reached a decision with the courts. Um, sasha doesn’t have to serve prison time. That’s great, right? Sasha: Yeah. Yeah. Excuse me. I will be right back. What’s the agreement? Well, to avoid a prison sentence, sasha had to agree to a — a guardianship. She just signed over her entire life to me. Hi. You got a minute? Sure. Good. Uh, there’s something that we need to get straight. You know, if the police are going to catch whoever did this to ava, they — they probably need accurate information. You have a good point. And, hey, look, if nikolas is innocent, he’s got nothing to worry about. Except fabricating an alibi to begin with. What’s going to happen when I tell the police that nikolas and i weren’t together the whole time? We’re both going to become suspects. You know, it’s your call. Whatever you decide, I’m in your corner.

[ Sighs ] It’s a lose-lose no matter what I do. I just need to think about it for a minute. I understand. There might be one other thing to consider — as long as ava’s attacker is on the loose…

[Sighs] She could still be in danger. Yeah, you’re right. Ava deserves to know the truth. Are you gonna tell her? I don’t actually havethe divorce papers, curtis. Wha– you just said you had them in a stack of documents on your desk. That was a year ago. Just before I wound up spending several months recuperating in albany.

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[ Sighs ] You hear that? So, do you wish to pick a fight in the icu just to convince ava that you care? Look, the police are already on their way, okay? So if you don’t want them involved…

[Whispers] I suggest you leave. This isn’t over. Let’s go.

[ Sighs ] I’m gonna go check on ava.

[ Sighs ] Are you doing okay? Do you want to give you something to — to help you settle down?

[ Inhales deeply ] Well, you know, I doubt it would matter. I — I don’t think I’m gonna get any sleep now. You were furious with me, and you had every right to be. Why on earth would you take the blame for me? I’m not excusing what you did.

[ Sighs ] I know taking those papers was way out of line. I’m surprised you would do something like that. It’s so unlike you. But curtis has moved on. I don’t see any reason to undo all that progress now. But still, I — I can’t let you take the blame for me. You’re not. I volunteered. Curtis will be mildly annoyed with me, but he’ll accept it was an accident. I’ll sign the papers, he and portia will get married, you’ll officiate, and everything will be all right. I just don’t see any reason to cause problems between you and curtis or you and portia.

[ Chuckles softly ] I meant what I said when I told curtis that you are still family.

[ Chuckles softly ] And you always will be. Thank you, again, for helping me find avery’s bracelet the other day. It was an adventure. Yes. It — it wasn’t quite as heroic as saving ava’s life, but you stepped up. Literally.

[ Chuckles ] I’m grateful. You’re welcome. I judged you…hard. And that’s really embarrassing because I hate judgy people. So, basically, that makes me a hypocrite. I didn’t make the best first impression.

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[ Sighs ] Yeah. I’m okay. Are you? Oh, I’m highly annoyed.

[ Scoffs ] But I don’t even know why I’m surprised by another one of nikolas cassadine’s little stunts. But at least my strong, handsome fiancé showed up when he did.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] Everything’s fine. Oh, by the way, did you talk to your attorney about the divorce papers? Yes. That’s, uh, actually why I came here to talk to you. Apparently, there’s no record of the filing. How is that even possible? Babe, I wondered the same thing. So I went and talked to jordan. She said she thought she’d filed it, but as it turns out, she’d forgotten, and the paperwork must have got thrown away when she was at the clinic in albany. Wait, wa– [ Chuckles ] So you’re telling me that you’ve been married to jordan this entire time? Looks that way. But, baby, don’t worry.

[ Sighs ] Don’t worry. Okay? The attorney is expediting papers as we speak.

[ Sighs ] Well, that’s a relief, I guess. Uh. [ Scoffs ] Isn’t it? Babe? Uh, no, yeah. It is. It is. Definitely. Okay, something else is going on. Something is obviously still bothering you. Just tell me what it is. It’s jordan’s story — just doesn’t add up. And it reminds me of — it reminds me of how she dragged her feet to sign those papers in the first place. It means the world to me that you feel this way. I consider you family, too, stella.

[ Chuckles ] Who’d have thunk it?

[ Both chuckle ] I know what it’s taken for us to get this far. We had to work hard for our relationship. But I have grown to admire, respect, and care about you, jordan. And not just because you tj’s mother, but because of the wonderful person that you are.

[ Sighs ] And now, while I’m still happy for curtis and portia, I hope that you and i can continue to be in each other’s lives. I’d really like that. Besides, I don’t have a lot of family. We’re not all lucky enough to find lost cousins in england. Well, you know what? If you want to know more about your family, you should try a dna test, too. Uh, maybe I will. What was the site you used? I’m going to forward you the email that they sent with my results. Aside from that error saying I had another relative here in port charles, they’re fantastic. You — you gonna follow up? ‘Cause you never know what you’ll find.

[ Chuckles ] Dinner order’s in. Hey, hey. I figured we’d start with dessert first. Something fun and sweet to perk up the mood. Yeah. Where is everybody? Uh, sonny stepped away, and then, um, uh, sasha had to take a moment for herself, so she went to the ladies’ room. I hate that it’s come to this. Yeah, me too. But I am gonna do everything in my power to show sasha that she has the strength and that I have faith that she can get through this. What? What? Can’t a mother admire her son? Brando, you’ve become such a good man. I know we’ve had our differences — yeah, that’s one way of putting it.

[ Chuckles ] I know. I… handled a lot of things badly.

[ Sighs ] But despite my mistakes, you overcame your struggles and grew into this big-hearted man who not only looks out for his wayward mother, but all the people you care about.

[ Voice breaking ] I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you when you needed the support you’re giving sasha. And I’m so grateful to you for letting me back into your life and letting me be part of the family that you’re building.

[ Chuckles ] And I’m just so damn proud of you. I’m proud of you, too, mom.

[ Sighs ] And, listen, the past — that’s the past. I really appreciate you stepping up for sasha. I mean, you helped get us through our darkest times. I’m so glad you’re in our lives.

[ Sighs ]

[ Mouths words ] I love you, mom.

[ Whispering ] I love you. Sonny: Sasha? Hi. Brando, he, uh, told me about the guardianship. How you feeling about that? I, um, I can’t even describe it. It’s — I love brando, and I trust him. But I feel like an intruder in my own life. You know, your circumstances are — are different than mine, but I gotta tell you something — I’ve felt that before. I get it. You just gotta be — you gotta be strong. You gotta believe in yourself. You know [Sighs] Brando came into my life… …late. But he’s — he’s — he’s family, you know? And if he’s family, that means you’re family. And I want to let you know that if you need anything ever in your life… …I’m here for you. Thanks, sonny. Well, it looks like she got some [Laughs] — A lot of desserts and stuff, right?

[ Laughs ] You want some? Let’s do it. All right. Yeah, I hear what you’re saying. You talking about giving people — giving people time, not pushing them too fast. It’s just hard to know. Like, are you giving somebody time to figure things out, or… are you waiting too long? Like, what if you miss out on something amazing? I don’t know. I don’t know. If something’s meant to be, there’s always a sign. Mm. Hell, I’m glad I was finally able to see my sign before it was too late. Late. Man, I gotta bounce. Epiphany should be off by now. Okay. See you around. Yeah, definitely. You can count on that. All right. Okay. Good talking. You, too.

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[ Breathes sharply ] There’s something you need to know. What’s that? I can’t guarantee that nikolas was with me when you were attacked. Why wouldn’t you know that?

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[ Sighs ] Still thinking about those divorce papers, right? Something doesn’t feel right. What do you mean?

[ Sighs ] Jordan wouldn’t forget something like that. And the idea that — that — that the police commissioner’s paperwork would be removed or thrown away, I find highly unlikely. Yeah, I see your point. But the question is, why would jordan tell you that if it’s not true? Maybe jordan made sure those papers weren’t filed. -[ Sighs ] -I think that went better than expected. I’m not sure how much time we bought. This partial memory I’ve been having is at the root of everything. I need more information on it and the blackouts before I go to the police. How do you plan on getting to the bottom of things? I think I know what I have to do. Sonny: Tiramisu. I love it! Here you go. Mm-hmm. Thank you. I have no intention of telling your boyfriend or anyone else about our little dumpster-diving adventure. Thank you for understanding. Um, so… so, we’re good?

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Finn: What happened to your meeting?

Steffy: It was postponed.

Finn: Should have called me back in.

Steffy: Why? I loved watching you shred it out there.

Finn: Well, if I’d known you were watching, I would have shown off a little bit.

Steffy: Oh, really?

Finn: Mm-hmm.

Steffy: I’d like that.

Taylor: Oh, god. Sorry. Sorry. I swear I don’t do this on purpose. This–

Steffy: It’s– it’s fine. I apparently can’t take my hands off of you. Hi, mom. Hi. It’s just awkward yet again.

Finn: Um, it’s actually– I have to go to work, so your– your timing’s– your timing’s perfect.

Taylor: Okay.

Steffy: Sorry.

Finn: Yeah.

Taylor: Sorry.

Finn: Happens a lot.

Taylor: I love seeing you guys so happy.

Steffy: It’s gonna happen for you, mom.

Zende: I didn’t think you had time this morning, so i didn’t schedule a fit model.

Paris: Oh, I’m always happy to help out.

Ridge: So, that’s the second one, right?

Zende: Yeah, yeah. I made the changes that you requested to the neckline.

Ridge: Oh, okay, now– I can see it now. You– you want the eyes to come up. It’s looking good.

Ridge: Thank you. It was your suggestion.

Thomas: Is everything all right?

Ridge: Yeah, it’s just the latest addition to a collection. Nice job.

Thomas: You just seem a little distracted. What’s going on? Or can I guess?

Brooke: You can see why I’m so concerned.

Hope: Well, I want douglas to come home just as much as you do.

Brooke: And where is he, honey? You are his mother.

Hope: He’s enjoying his time with thomas. I– I think it’s good for them.

Brooke: Do you really believe that?

Hope: Well, I don’t think–

Brooke: You can be honest with me, hope. Are you just trying to avoid a confrontation?

Hope: Well, I don’t believe that a giant custody battle benefits anybody.

Brooke: Including ridge and me? Honey, the last thing you should be thinking about is how any of this would affect my marriage. You aren’t, are you? Your focus needs to be on douglas and what’s best for him.

Hope: It is. And I’m also aware of how this situation could cause a lot of conflict for everybody, and i don’t want that.

Brooke: So you’re just gonna let your son stay with thomas indefinitely?

Hope: You know that douglas asked to spend more time with his father, and there’s already enough tension as it is between our families, and I don’t want to make it worse. Especially knowing how taylor feels about ridge.

Ridge: Everything’s fine. Why are you asking?

Thomas: I’m just saying I– I– I know that brooke doesn’t exactly like the idea of douglas over at granddad’s with me, so…

Ridge: I– I don’t really care if she likes it or not. I like it. I like that you guys are spending time together. The family’s doing great. Business is doing great. Good young designers. You did amazing fixing this. And thank you, paris, for stepping up.

Paris: Of course.

Thomas: All right, I’ll see you guys in a minute. I got to talk to him about something.

Ridge: What’s up?

Thomas: You know how you, uh, you say that you just love spending time with douglas?

Ridge: I do.

Thomas: Oh, he loves spending time with you too. So, I was thinking that maybe– maybe you should come back, come back over to granddad’s, stay for a little while.

Steffy: If it seems like I’m pushing, I am.

[ Taylor laughs ] I’m sorry, I’m just not gonna let up. You and dad are meant to be together.

Taylor: Honey, if we’re meant to be together, then it will happen. But we love our very well-meaning and persistent children all the same.

Steffy: It’s gonna happen, mom.

Taylor: Did I say “persistent”? I meant “relentless.”

Steffy: The life you want is still possible. Please just don’t give up on your future with dad. You know why I love halloween?

Thomas: So, what do you think?

Ridge: What do I think? Waking up at dad’s house, having cereal with your son, and watching cartoons? I– I can’t think of anything better.

Thomas: I remember you doing that with me.

Ridge: I remember that too. And now you get to make these memories with your own kid.

Thomas: Yeah, and I want you to have some of those memories too.

Ridge: And I will have them, and I will come on weekends and holidays, barbecues, sitting by the pool, but I’m married to brooke, and some people frown upon husbands not living with their wives.

Thomas: Okay, but before you went back to brooke’s after she broke her ankle, you were living at granddad’S. Who’s to say you couldn’t come back and live there again?

Ridge: Thomas, come on, man.

Thomas: Look, there– I did not realize how much i was missing with douglas. I’m– I’m– I’m having these moments with him, and it’s like, yeah, I had time with him before. We would– we would hang out, and we would have these, you know, sleepovers, but it wasn’t the same. I’m not there with him-with him every day. I’m not being a father to him. And in that, I’m being able to create these wonderful memories day in and day out. And it’s beautiful, and I want you to be more of a part of it.

Ridge: I do too, but moving in with you guys is not practical.

Thomas: Okay, but sometimes the best things in life aren’t exactly practical. I can think of, like, you know, uh, playing with paint in granddad’s living room. Not practical.

Ridge: No, that got messy really quick.

Thomas: Yeah, yes, it did, but douglas loved it. And he loves it over there. He loves walking through grandmother’s garden, and he gets to– to see about the family. He loves learning about it, right? And I’m sure that you have little nuggets you could give him about the family history, about that property, things he would never know, that no one else knows. Think about it. It’s four generations of forrester men in the same household. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Brooke: Honey, you don’t have to worry about me.

Hope: Well, I’m glad to see you’re feeling confident.

Brooke: Don’t misunderstand. As long as taylor is out there stirring up trouble, I have to be on guard. And so do you. That woman has an agenda. But I certainly am not going to be disturbed by that kiss. I mean, ridge was in monaco, and taylor was there, and yes, they just found out that their daughter got her husband back, so they were elated.

Hope: Did they have to kiss?

[ Brooke sighs ]

Brooke: Taylor will take advantage of every second she can to come between ridge and me. But I am not insecure, and i definitely am not naive. I am very well aware of the fact that taylor is still very much in love with my husband.

Taylor: Well, thank you for your unfailing support.

Steffy: I mean it. I wouldn’t be so adamant if i wasn’t sure it could happen.

[ Taylor sighs, chuckles ]

Finn: I’d listen to her, taylor.

[ Laughter ] I mean, she hasn’t led me astray yet.

Steffy: It’s true.

Taylor: Aww.

Steffy: I love you.

Finn: Love you.

Steffy: I love you. Have a good day at work.

Finn: I will.

Steffy: Bye.

Finn: See you, taylor.

Taylor: Bye. Have a good day.

Steffy: You deserve to be this happy and hopeful.

Taylor: Who says I’m not? I love my work. I love my kids, my grandchildren. I’m happy.

Steffy: Okay, but nothing compares to the electricity you felt in monaco after you and dad kissed. Boom.

Taylor: Boom, okay, but, you know, it was just a– it was just a moment of– of joy and relief and…

Steffy: Mom, what are we talking about? It was more than that. Yes, you were relieved, but you can’t deny it. Mom, I can see it every time you think about when you two kissed.

Taylor: Because that kiss hit different in monaco. It just did.

Steffy: Because?

Taylor: Because your dad and I are learning who each other are again, and, I don’t know, I mean, we’re– we’re– we’re totally different people now, but– but when we kissed, it was like that old connection just came back. I’ll never forget it.

Steffy: Neither will dad. Because you and dad love each other. Nothing’s ever gonna change that. Not even brooke.

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Taylor: Yes, I love your father, and he loves me, but to– to have a future with him is a very different thing and–

Steffy: Mom, come on.

Taylor: No, would I love it? Yes? Would it be beautiful? Of course. I– the man makes me so happy. Like, even in his grumpiest and grouchy days. Like, no one brings me more joy and laughter than he does.

Steffy: Then, joy and laughter is what you’re gonna get.

Taylor: What?

Steffy: We’re gonna make it happen, mom.

Taylor: Steffy–

Steffy: We are. I love you.

Taylor: Love you.

Ridge: Well, thomas, you make a good point.

Thomas: You’re considering it.

Ridge: I’m– I’m considering showing douglas the best places to climb and the best places to hide, of course.

Thomas: You know, granddad mentioned that you and thorne built, like, a– it was, like, a tree fort or something. It was next to the tennis court, yeah?

Ridge: Me and thorne? Thorne can’t build anything. It was me. I built it. And when it was finished, felicia and kristin just took it away from us.

Thomas: See? This is what I’m talking about. These are the kind of stories i want douglas to hear.

Ridge: And he will hear them. I don’t have to live with you to tell him stories.

Thomas: But if you did, it would be epic.

Ridge: It would be epic, but I don’t think brooke would be on board with it.

Thomas: I’m thinking about douglas, and I’m thinking about granddad. I’m thinking about you and me. All of us, when we come together, it’s incredible. We have this– this wonderful camaraderie as a family. We have these beautiful moments, and it’s incredible, but it’s exactly like it was when you– when you kind of came home. When you were living at steffy’s, you were– you were there with mom, right?

Ridge: You’re making it sound like that was a vacation. That’s not what that was.

Thomas: No, I’m not saying it’s a vacation. I’m just saying that it– it was a home that you deserved to be in. It was this beautiful place there with mom. She– she cultivated a wonderful environment. I saw you laughing with her. She brings this joy out of you. Steffy saw it too. Okay? You guys are incredible together. That’s– that’s who mom is. I mean, she brings people in. She brings them together, and she– she makes them feel heard. They– they feel comforted when they’re around her. It is her superpower. And it happens to all of us. I want you to think about that, because– ’cause you do get that way when you’re around her. You– you– you have this joy in you, and it’s wonderful to see. But when you leave here, what are you leaving? What are you– what are you going to? Are you leaving to go to a place that is full of joy and fun? Or are you going to a place of anxiety and drama?

Hope: Look, I– I didn’t mean to bring up a sore subject.

No, I– I can’t let taylor get to me. I have to have faith in our relationship. Ridge and I can handle anything.

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Steffy: Zende sent his designs down to cutting?

Ridge: Uh, yes. Yes, all approved and ready for production.

Steffy: All right, on to the next. Fashion moves just so quickly.

Ridge: Like my beautiful daughter. How are you?

Steffy: I am fantastic. Finn’s home. The kids are thrilled. My mom’s here. Douglas is living with thomas. The only thing that would make me really happy is if my father woke up and realized his true love is my mom.

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Hope: You’re right to be cautious.

Brooke: But I shouldn’t be paranoid or overreact.

Hope: Well, you’re definitely not doing that. I mean, taylor loves ridge, and she’s trying to get him to choose sides.

Brooke: Taylor and steffy say that I’m doing that.

Steffy: Mom, you’re trying to save your marriage, so, yeah, no, I don’t think that’s the same thing, not even close. And besides, taylor and steffy, they– they’re always trying to make it about logans versus forresters, but really, they’re just out to get ridge.

Steffy: The life you want is

still possible.

Ridge: Well, that was

unexpected.

Taylor: Was it?

Ridge: Oh, great. You’ve been talking to your brother.

Steffy: Both know how happy you were with mom. Seems like you’ve forgotten.

Ridge: I have not.

Steffy: Then, why aren’t you doing anything about it? I just don’t want you to miss this opportunity. Our family’s finally coming back together. Not just finn and me. All of us.

Ridge: Why are you making it sound like I’m standing in the way of that?

Steffy: No, you’re not. You’re not standing in the way. Brooke is.

Ridge: Brooke is my wife.

Steffy: Mm-hmm. She’s also cheated on you with your dad and your brother and like a dozen other men.

Ridge: Brooke and I, we’ve both done things, and we accept each other for who we are and what we’ve done.

Steffy: Okay, but she still disrespected you. She’s careless with your heart.

Ridge: I know this is a– a very complicated topic for you, but I would appreciate it if you couldn’t maybe go after the woman I love. I– I don’t like hearing it.

Steffy: Hey, I get it. Okay. But you love mom. And she loves you. With integrity. And loyalty. I mean, come on. This exceptional, loving, giving person is completely devoted to you. And you thought you lost her the same way I thought I lost finn. You honestly believed that she was never gonna come back. I know that grief, that sorrow, that– that emptiness. It makes you vulnerable. And that’s how brooke drew you in. Look, a miracle happened. Finn is back in my life, and I will be forever grateful. I never want to let him out of my sight, and deep down, I– I think you feel the same way about mom. Like, after what happened with finn, my life changed completely. You know, the way I see things, I now know that life is short. And it is so precious. And, really, the only thing that matters is– is love. And when it comes back, you got to grab it. That is why I am urging you, dad, to end this unhealthy cycle with brooke. Be with someone who you truly care about, who loves you unconditionally. ‘Cause I’m sorry, dad, it ain’t brooke. It’s mom.

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Good morning, morning cook.

You sleep. Okay.

Slept that haven’t slept that ages. Isn’t that to,

I’m not so sure about that doc.

Listen to me, everything is

come here. Okay. Tell me, uh, what is it? We’re still in trouble. Look at this. Or if this is not giving up. Maybe it’s not what you think.

Okay. Call in the second. You get this. I mean, it I’m right here. The second I give this what happened? Did the hash knock brown dam me? How do you think I felt when I woke up and you weren’t there? I’m sure you felt scared for me. I’m I’m sorry. I’m fine. I’m fine. I should have thought. Yeah, you should have Ory is out there somewhere.

Okay. Well, I just ran. To get this happy birthday again.

Oh my God. Eric, what, what have we done so beautiful in the morning when you wake. How do you manage that? How did this happen? No, it’s more like, why did it take so long? Because it was pretty much inevitable. Oh my gosh, this is awful. No, this is wonderful. This is everything we both wanted. Hi, Eric, what, what are we gonna tell Rafe?

You didn’t go home last night. He’s probably wondering where you’ve been. I told him I was gone on a business trip. Well, God, I don’t wanna hurt him. Do I? Maybe it’s for the best? No, this is, this has got to be our secret. Maybe can never, ever find out. I’m afraid. It’s a little too late for that.

Like sand through the hour. So are the days.

Now I’d find you here. How, how I’m a cop. You don’t think, I know when people are lying to me, especially my own damn wife business trip. Really know exactly what kind of business you were up to. Dammit. Nicole, we’re married. We’re married. How could you have betrayed me? Like.

Good looking, Eric. You remember it? of worries. Listen, I didn’t really plan on sleeping with you again last night. You mean I wasn’t on your to-do list? No, I mean, I figured he’s saying happy birthday to your dad. And then I would politely say the night get upstairs to my bed. Yeah. And got into a really intense guard game, less of for hours.

And we ended up here. Yeah. It’s pretty intense

sometimes bothering you. What is it? It’s just that I broke one of my hard, fast. And what would that be? I promise myself that I wouldn’t sleep with somebody until at least a third date. And technically we’ve only been on two, but then we already have slept together. So I guess I might as well throw that rule out the window, but it’s just that funny.

You’re a priest or we were a priest and I, I can’t help but wonder. Even in the back of your mind, if you’re before, if, if maybe you, you think less of me because we’ve gone to bed together and we just met.

You what I kept saying, I didn’t wanna make my birthday a big deal. Now this celebration is going on the what? Third day, just like the Newport jazz festival. Right? Go open it.

you see, I realize that you never had a cake on your actual birthday. So yes, I was very careless to you getting kidnapped instead of. Pick it on my cake. I know within the second cake, I sneezed all over it. So anyway, the third one that’s the charm. Okay, well what could go wrong? Okay. Nothing here. I got the candle lit.

There you go. So now think Aish.

Okay. All right. I, I have to wish. Okay. I’ll wish that the next time you leave me alone in bed, you leave me note or something. So I don’t get worried sick about you. Oh,

oh, I’m so sorry. I can’t believe I did that again. What is wrong with me?

Well, don’t touch ’em. They could be poison. But they’re not well at the very least, or if it could be messing with our minds again, sweetness, you know, I better call, I better call Ray and, and tell him what your husband sent your flowers. Those are from you. Yes. Sorry, baby. I didn’t mean to scare you. I mean, didn’t you read the card?

No, I didn’t read the card cuz I was, I was too scared to look at it. I’m sorry, sweetness. I just wanted you to have your yellow roses, right? This is our thing. I wasn’t gonna let Orpheus take that away from us.

They’re beautiful. Thank you. And they smell.

Well, this is weird. And yesterday you sneeze because there was too much black pepper on your steak. And now the roses they’re coming down with a cold. Are you? I don’t have any other symptoms. Well, I’ve given you roses so many times and I’ve never seen you sneeze. Oh, come on. People sneeze all the time.

It’s nothing. so you’re not contagious. Oh, oh, I see what this is all about. You’re not concerned about my health. This is a self protection thing. No. Oh no. I just wanna make sure that it’s okay to do this. Oh,

well it’s more than okay. Except for, I need to get to work and late. Okay. Do me a favor. Uh, I don’t need you to drive me. I. Would please just call me as soon as you get there. So I don’t spend the morning worrying about you. I can do that. Oh God. Let them find orf you soon. I hate living like this.

I’m so sorry. Well, you know what? Just cupcake, but I am worried about you. You sure you feel all right. Well, yeah, I mean, I keep on telling myself I’m fine. I think maybe it’s allergies or something, but the, honestly the denials aren’t really working because I just, I feel, I, I, I can’t even describe it really.

He feel a little warm. Yeah. Maybe that means I just have a cold coming on you now. Well, you don’t know that let’s get you seen by a doctor. Oh, Roman. I’m not gonna go to the doctor because I’m squeezing and you feel warm. I think you have a fever. Okay. Cause I don’t really have the energy to fight that.

And besides I wanna find out if I’m contagious because we weren’t exactly social distancing last night. Well, don’t worry about me. I feel fine. And if I did get it, believe me last. Definitely was let’s go. Um, I’m driving myself. Thank you. No, no. Yes I am. You’re not gonna be cooped up in the car with me and we don’t know what I have and no kiss goodbye either is a cold is three days coming, three days with you and three days going.

Come on doc, you know? I deal in facts. Things are not back to normal because Orpheus is still out there. I know that, but I won’t let him control our lives. And if things aren’t normal, I’m going to pretend they’re normal and you can pretend all you want. You just need to be careful. I will, John. He kidnapped three women.

And the FBI, the police are all looking for his faces plastered all over time. It doesn’t guarantee anything. Do we have to talk about it? Can I just not think about it please? For just one day

I’m um, I’m going to work. Oh, I’m gonna go to work because that’s what I do. That’s what is normal for me? And I want normal. Do you really have to go? I do John. I must have a, a to of work piling up on my desk. Look, look, let’s, let’s talk about it. Okay. Well, I have a little discussion here. See it it’s a beautiful fall day.

I was thinking maybe we could go down to the Inn on the lake and have a quiet little lunch, and I guarantee you, when you come back here, that paperwork will still be here. It sounds wonderful. Sounds like. Letting Orias run everything now. Oh, isn’t he, you know, I’m still kicking myself when Steve and I went after Stephanie thinking ORPS was following her.

And what was she doing? She was having a meeting with Paul, but there were distracted by who John, John stop it. You couldn’t have known what was happening. You can’t blame yourself for this. You can’t do it. And I’ve gotta stop feeling afraid and you’ve gotta stop feeling. We have to let the police handle this for us.

You need to be careful. I will be careful. Look it. The hospital has so many security measures in place. They’re on the alert. They know what our F looks like, and I couldn’t be any safer than I am right there at.

You know, I really hate you when you start making all these good points. I know. I would think you’d be used to it. You at least let me drive you there and drop you off. Okay? Okay. Cause if you don’t, I know you’ll just follow me anyway. That’s a fact mm-hmm

I wanna stay I’m. Get a shower. I, you make the coffee.

If you felt like I’ve judged you. I’m sorry. No, no, no. It’s it’s, it’s not you. It’s just that I really wanted this to happen, but maybe, maybe you didn. and I don’t know you very well. And, and I was a priest. I’ve never knew a priest before. Let alone. I’m not a priest anymore.

I still live by judge. Not unless he be judged. I wanted this to happen to happen again.

Okay. Okay. It was just a dream. Yeah. But you, you were clenching your fist. It seemed more like a nightmare. Tell me about it. Uh, I, uh, I dreamt, uh, How about you?

You had a dream that something happened to me.

Brave. What, what, why are you looking at me like that? How do you know? You can tell me anything?

Okay. You’re starting to scare me if you don’t tell me what happened in the stream. I am. I’m just going to imagine something worse. I dreamt that, um,

I call you in bed with Eric.

Oh, my God. Well, you, you said you wanted me to tell you. Yeah, I, I did, but it that’s so upsetting. Yeah. Telling me it was pretty damn real too, you know?

Now, before you knew that I was there. You,

you said that he didn’t want to hurt me. And then Eric said something like for the best,

oh my God. I can still see the expression on your face when you realize that I was there an expression on his face, too.

I’m sorry, you had such an awful dream. Yeah, but why? I mean, what we brought this up, I don’t know. Don’t I don’t, you know, maybe it had something to do with something Jada said at work, the other.

And what was that?

Hey, I don’t have to work this more. Hmm. So maybe a little breakfast in bed, unless you have to go into work. I have a little. I’ve gotten nothing but time. Yeah. See, that’s why I, uh, I work for my dad. See, I get to plan kind of my own hours and work when I need to work and work. When I only, when I have to, why not?

because you job, I wouldn’t describe it like that. You don’t enjoy working at the pub. You know what I do? I do. I, I really do. I like being around my. Yeah, he’s a great guy. He’s very supportive and occasionally funny yeah, no, he is. I, I really like him even when I was in Africa the last few years, mm-hmm , there was always something to do something that mattered,

I guess, just in the end, it just seemed to matter more than my marriage, more than my life here. And. Even when I had planned to come home, even if it was just for a few days, I always found a reason to stay. Mm. Would you wanna go back to Africa? That’s a point once you fired as a priest, there’s no going back.

Oh, I see. Well, is there something here? You could do something that matters. I know there is. I mean, there’s you remember how I said, I used to help run the Horton center. Mm-hmm well, that matters, you know, but I just, it feels like I’m going backward and I wanna move forward. Yeah, I totally get that. I’ve just, you know, I always always been clear about what I wanted to do, you know, set my sides on my goals, you know, and right now I’m just so unclear and I don’t.

What I want to do, and it’s new for me,

everybody. Come on. Hey, well, I just dropped off Dr. Evans at the hospital. Mm-hmm . I wanted to take Kayla to the hospital too, but she would let me, yeah. Yeah. She like me hover. I know, I know. I know doctors wants to put her head down and move forward. Like nothing’s wrong, but we know, or his is out there and this time I don’t want to be blindsided when he decide to make his next move.

We here safe and ouch. Hey there. Hey, just letting Steve know that I’m here safely. Mm-hmm . John insisted upon driving me to work this morning. Well, I guess we can’t really blame them for worrying about us. I have to say, I feel a little hypocritical being too hard on Steve. I have been known to worry about him or the kids irrationally at times.

I know I just hate it. I feel like I’m looking all over my shoulder all the time. Just it’s taking a toll. Oh yeah. I hear that. You know, just this morning, Steve. He sent me yellow roses and I thought they were for Morpheus. I freaked out and I threw them across the room. I understand. Every time we elevator door opens, I think it’s gonna be Orpheus stepping out.

Oh, Hey, Hey, you meet again. Huh? Oh, you didn’t see enough of us. Um, actually I came by to see you professionally Kayla. Oh yeah. I mean, I. I I’m feeling too good that I was wondering if you could check me out. Sure. Uh, what’s the problem? Well, I, I, I’ve been having this low grade fever, you know, I feel kind of weird, you know, I was actually woozy coming up here.

You do look kind of pale. You look more than a little pale. Maybe you should sit down. Yeah. Never mind it. It’s actually in Roman. He’s the one that insisted that I come up here. I, I I’m sure I’m gonna be fine. No, no, no, no. Why don’t we just get you to an exam room and check you out? Come on.

Okay. Oh, Kate, Kate.

Kate Kate, can you hear me?

Why Elena thinks we should just leave everything to the police. In fact, she’d be freaking out right now. If she knew I was talking to you about this, you know, I did, I called Sean and guess what? I got nothing on or you I’m talking nothing. Well, I don’t trust the radio silence. I know he’s up to something and I don’t wanna wait around for it any more than you do.

That’s right. That’s why I think it’s time for you and I to make a move on our own right now. Yeah.

I’m gonna call Roman. It’s a great idea.

You are what. Well, you faint it. You have a slight temperature. You were woozy, obviously. Do you have any other symptoms? Oh, sorry. I keep, yeah, you go. I don’t even feel like coming on. It’s so really? What, what are you, what are you looking at? I’ve been sneezing. I blamed it on pepper or roses, but I, do you have a, do you have a temperature?

I, I do feel a bit warm are thinking what?

Kayla, Kayla. Hmm. Talking about careers. Have you ever thought about being a. Seriously, this is really good. Or scrambled eggs, perfectly done. Oh, I’m glad you like them. I do enjoy cooking, but not my passion. Well, that is, I mean, I know you love helping people. Mm-hmm well, like I said, when I was working at the Horton center, I did help in counsel.

Hmm. Would you get back into that again? If there was a need, but you know, there’s a new director, right. Here’s doing a great job. Right, right. So what did you do before you were a priest photography? Really? Mm-hmm what kind? Fashion? Yeah, I got hired for a fashioned. Nicole. She was a model actually. Oh, I’m sorry.

And there was no need for that. Why not? You know, I’m freeing. Past relationship, you know, in my opinion, it’s just not a good idea. Well, I disagree. How can we get to know each other if we don’t talk about our past? Yeah, I guess that’s true.

So, uh, when you were working with Nicole, Photographing her. Hmm. Is that when you fell in love?

Come on Rafe. Tell me what Jada said. Hmm. No, it is nothing, nothing. Well, if it triggered a dream, I think it’s something. Uh, tell me what she said. Okay. She, she just said that she thought that you might think that it was weird that she was going out with Eric. And then I told her, yeah, I told her that I thought you were fine with it.

And then she just, uh, reacted, reacted how? Just like, um, No, it seemed like skeptical what? That, I’m fine with it. Yeah. What, and then, did she tell you that I went to see Eric the other day? Uh, no, she didn’t say that. Uh, you just did.

So you went to see Eric? Well, yeah, I did. Why?

Wow.

Well, because I wanted to talk to him about something. Uh, and what did you want to talk to him about?

That was when Aquan I met long time ago. Hmm. So are you still interested in photography? I didn’t even catch. anytime I had a spare minute, I would, I would reach for my camera. Mm. I bet the landscape was amazing. It was beautiful. Oh, especially the children. So you ended up doing portraits. Oh, I probably shot every child in the orphanage, in every person in the village.

That’s wonderful. Yeah. Actually there was a, a nun, unbeknownst to me, submitted my photos into this competition and it. Oh, wow. That’s amazing. Yeah, it was great. Especially for the orphanage because they really need the money. Hey, I’d really love to see those photos sometime. How about now? Why not?

Nah, thanks man. You know, you know what I was thinking? Mm-hmm Orpheus. The only people who really cares about her is. It is grandkids. Right. And Zoe, Zoe, we know that she has got Evan’s son and her own kid in New Zealand right now. Right. Right. And, uh, Evan is on his way there with his and Jan Spears kid.

Right. Right. You know, uh, I don’t know if it’ll do any good, but I do have an old ISA contact at Wellington. I’ll give him a call. Nice. Nice. Check it out, Zoe.

You know, Zoe she’s, she’s, she’s different than the rest. Yeah. Yeah. How so? But she was always very honest about what a good job RA did with little David. Maybe we should get ahold of RA, you know, have him appeal to her as a parent. Well, at this point, I’ll take anything. We gotta get Orpheus before he strikes again.

Kayla, Kayla, what happened? You cranked it. I don’t think this is a co. Or if he

good. Oh, from hi, I’ll take you to it. Okay. Good. All right.

So why’d you go see Eric? Well, cause I was gonna offer him a job job. Mm-hmm yep. Basic black has new campaign coming up and we don’t have a photographer and you know what I thought this project would really help him get over, you know, not being a priest. Right? Yeah. You didn’t say anything about it to me, honey.

That’s because you’ve been so busy at work. Right. So it just slipped my mind. That’s all. Okay. Yeah. So is he gonna gonna take it job actually, uh, Jaya interrupted, so I never got to finish the conversation, but then I know you have to go to work. And so do I? Yeah. Okay. If I take a shower first. Okay, babe.

Use on the hot of water. Try not to

These are some of my favorites. Ooh. These are really great. Hmm. Thank you. Powerful.

Have you ever thought about getting back into it professionally? Uh, yeah, it’s crossed my mind, but you know what? There’s more photographers than the jobs, but didn’t you tell me that your brother owns a fashion company? Yeah, he co-owns it with Nicole all roads lead to Nicole. I’m sorry. Yeah, no, I’m sorry.

That was, that was a dumb thing to say. No, no, it’s okay. I understand. You know, but actually, you know what. Actually there is something that kind of crosses my mind. Yeah. Yeah. I could talk to Jack Deborah. I mean, maybe there’s some work. I could do it for the spectator. They’d be lucky to have you. Thank you.

Oh, look at the time. I better get going. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast. Yeah, anytime. And, um, I look forward to our third day. Me too. I just hope we can figure out something.

Okay. I called John he’s on his way right here. Oh, okay. Great. I’m gonna go check on PA. Thanks for your help. Roman, babe,

I knew I shouldn’t have, let you talk me into bringing you to work. I knew it that wouldn’t have changed anything. I still probably would’ve fainted. I’m just glad that Roman was there to catch him. Yeah. Thank God for that.

He’s so worried about Kate.

You know, it can’t be a coincidence that Kate and I both fainted. Well, if there were any doubt that Kate called Steve right after Roman called me and Kayla had fainted also.

Come on. Oh, thank you. Oh, Hey, are you sure? You’re okay. Yeah, for the moment, it just, it just comes over me and waves. Ugh, me too. It’s or obvious

you, uh, have any idea for this? Well, the symptoms are, uh, um, sneezing. A low grade fever and fainting. I mean, you felt fine, right? What, what about you? Fine, John too. Can’t be that contagious. Well, my guess is that, uh, he administered something or exposes to something in the warehouse. Well, that means that that kidnapping was just a setup and we were meant to find him, oh my God.

Well, with his association with Ralph. This could be anything. Well, one thing we know about Orpheus is he likes to take credit. He wants to put his signature on everything. Yeah. Like sending me those yellow roses. Yeah. I’m calling John and me and that whole crap show with the puzzles about diffusing, the bomb, which was never gonna go off.

This is a pair. Yeah. Yeah, and Orias is gonna want us to know it’s him. I bet we’re gonna be hearing from him real soon.

I hope I’m not late six minutes early. How was your evening? Nice. We celebrated Eric’s dad’s birthday. Oh yeah. Mm-hmm so how are things going between you and Eric early stages, but I think it’s going great. You know, we’re getting to know each other. It’s nice. Yeah. So did he say whether or not he is gonna take that job?

Good job. What are you talking about?

Janet, you already forget something.

I hear the, you love

Arem. Sure. You figured out by now that I’m behind what’s happening to your precious women, sweetness, stock sneezy. I’m sorry. I meant Kate. And I, I don’t wanna keep you in suspense any longer about what’s in store for them. Wait, does that sound ominous? It does. Doesn’t it.

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Alex: Thank you, Dad. Send Sonny all my love, and tell him I’ll see him tomorrow. Bye. Great news. Sonny’s awake.

[cell phone beeps]

Stephanie: Oh, thank God. [Sighs]

Alex: Yeah, and your press release worked its intended magic. I checked Titan stock price at the bell and we rallied. We recovered all of our losses, and we closed the day at a half a point up.

Stephanie: Wow, congrats. Seems the public has a lot of trust in you.

Alex: Well, that’s thanks to you, queen of the spin. So what do you say we celebrate all this good news and grab some cosmos?


Ava: Why are you being so nice to me?

Johnny: Because I like having you around, and because I, uh… I care about you, Ava… a lot.

[soft music]


EJ: If you are here to help yourself to the free drinks and nibbles on our family’s dime, I’m afraid we don’t have much of a spread. Anna’s gone to get a bottle of champagne, but knowing her, it’ll be empty when she returns.

Shin: I don’t care about the drinks and nibbles, thank you. Just grateful to be invited to Jake’s memorial, since after all, I was closer to him, then most of the family.

EJ: Well, now that it’s over, feel free to make a tasteful yet hasty exit.

Shin: You’ll be free of me as soon as Gabi has finished saying her final goodbyes to Stefan.


Gabi: I never imagined I’d be telling you about my feelings for another man, and I, I hope you understand that as wonderful as what we had was, I needed… I needed to make a new life for myself. But, you know, even though Li and I are engaged, you are the love of my life, and always will be, but I have to let you go. Goodbye, Stefan. [sighs] Oh, my God.

Stefan: Hello, Gabi.


Like sands through the hourglass, these are the Days of Our Lives…

[soft orchestration]


Pauline, Oh, Chanel. I, um–

Abe: What– what’s all this?

Chanel: 9,999 campaign cookies.

Allie: 98. Sorry. I needed a sugar boost. Um, it is the largest order we have ever done. We started at 3:00 AM to finally get it all done, so…

Chanel: So? Does it meet your quality standards?

Paulina: Mm, I’m sorry, baby. These just won’t do.


Ava: Johnny?

Johnny: Yeah?

Ava: Oh, my God. We can’t do this.

Johnny: Oh, why not? It felt pretty great to me. Hmm?

Ava: Okay, well, all right, well, For starters, I–oh God, I am old enough to be your–God, I’d rather not say the M-word.
Johnny: Well, I have always been mature for my age.

Ava: Yeah, but, what about–what about your father, huh? He, he would–he would flip.

Johnny: Well, so what, who cares what he– I mean, after, after the way he treated you and me for that matter, I don’t know why we would– I, I don’t care what my dad thinks.

Ava: Okay. I don’t care either, all right? I really don’t. That ship has sailed, but– (sighs) I don’t wanna come between the two of you.

Johnny: Well, that’s great then, because, uh, he’s already done that by himself. You got nothing to worry about.


EJ: How long does it take to say goodbye to a guy who’s been dead for four years?

Shin: [Chuckles] Today was especially emotional for Gabi because, well, I proposed to her today.

EJ: Yes. I’m aware. Tony and Anna told me about your blissful announcement. Let me be the first to offer my condolences.

Shin: I’ll wait for Gabi outside.

EJ: Although, given that Gabi still wears her wedding ring around her neck, you must certainly must be aware that her heart still belongs to my dead brother.


Gabi: I– I can’t believe it. Ava was right. All the long shoot. She saw you. She’s not crazy. You’re alive. Jake, how would you survive–

Stefan: Why is everybody confusing me with this Jake person, huh? I see that we have the same birthday. So what, does that mean that this Jake is my twin brother?

Gabi: I don’t– I don’t under– I don’t understand. Are you saying–

Stefan: What I am saying is that I am not Jake. What I’m saying is that I’m Stefan DiMera.


Stephanie: First of all, only an amateur buys into his own PR.

Alex: Wait. So you’re saying I’m not really the next Bezos?

Stephanie: I’m saying you’re next in line to be canceled if you keep this up. So for the last time, our relationship does not and will not ever extend beyond business. Is that clear?

Alex: Yeah. In my defense, I was just offering to get you a drink as a thank you for a job well done. I wasn’t asking you to go to bed with me.

Stephanie: I started out on the racing circuit, okay? So I am very well-versed in handling men like you–

Alex: Oh.

Stephanie: Who think they can have whatever and whoever they want. I’d suggest you read the Titan manual on sexual harassment, particularly whether it’s acceptable to ask a subordinate out on a date after receiving a firm no. No spoiler alert. It’s not.

Alex: All right, all right. Um, I am sorry if I overstepped.

Stephanie: If?

Alex: I’m sorry. I overstepped, I just– I have never felt like this before about anyone

Stephanie: Feelings have to go both ways. You are aware of this, right?

Alex: Yeah.

Stephanie: And since I’m obviously not getting through to you. I will try yet again, to be clear. Your attempts at charming me into changing my mind about you are a waste of my time and yours, and frankly, dangerous for your career, because if you continue to overstep, we’re not gonna be able to work together. Understood? Say yes again, and mean it this time.


Chanel: You don’t like my cookies.

Allie: What’s wrong with them?

Paulina: Well, they say vote for Abe on them.

Chanel: Yeah, but that’s what you said. The order specifically said–

Paulina: I know, honey, and I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’ve been so busy. It must have slipped my mind to call you.

Abe: Ah, ah, you see, I’m no longer running for governor.

Paulina: I am.


Ava: Okay, fine. Fine. You don’t care what your dad thinks. All right, but we both know that you’re not over–

Johnny: Chanel made her choice. She’s with my sister now, and I need to move on.

Ava: Okay. Well, maybe I’m not ready to move on. Okay, my husband just died a few weeks ago.

Johnny: Wow. [Sighs] Wow, wow. Oh, I am so sorry. I– I’ve been insensitive. I– I look– I– I don’t wanna push you into doing anything you don’t wanna do, but I am attracted to you, and correct me if I’m wrong, but I think you’re attracted to me, too, no?

Ava: Johnny, it’s not– Look, it– I’m scared, okay? I- I am scared that I’m losing my mind.

Johnny: Ava, you’re not crazy. Look, you– you are not– no, look at me. Take my hand. Look at me. You are not crazy, I know it. Look, maybe my dad is behind all this. He’s got a history of gaslighting women. There’s gotta be an explanation for all this, for why you keep seeing Jake. But if you’re holding back to protect me, then please don’t.


Shin: I have no illusions about Gabi’s feelings for Stefan. Yes, he was the love of her life so far. But Gabi’s ready to move on.

EJ: Or at least she’s persuaded you, that she is.

Shin: And for some reason you feel threatened by her commitment to me. By her accepting my proposal of marriage.

EJ: Threatened? Not in the least. I’m just warning you that Gabi’s said commitment to you might not be so wholehearted.

Shin: And I’m warning you to mind your own damn business.

EJ: None of my business? Stefan was my brother, and you and Gabi are on a mission to consolidate power at DiMera. So it’s very much my business,

Shin: Gabi and I are not on any mission. We are deeply in love and soon to be married. Her heart belongs to me, damn it! Not your dead brother!


Gabi: Stefan? No, mm-hmm, that’s– that’s impossible because Stefan had his heart taken out of his chest, okay? I begged Dr. Wolf to– to help me, but he said Stefan was beyond help. I donated his heart! I donated his heart, and it is inside of Julie Williams’ chest right now.

Stefan: Yeah?

Gabi: Mm-hmm.

Stefan: Dr. Rolf gave me a new heart.

Gabi: [exhales sharply]

Stefan: That’s right. And apparently he had me on ice for quite some time.

Gabi: For four years– for four years? How would that even– That’s– that is Jake’s suit. How would you– I know this. I know this because I bought that suit for him. How could you–

Stefan: My sister brought it to me.

Gabi: Your sister? You mean Kristen?

Stefan: Yeah.

Gabi: Oh, my– she’s been living in Jake’s apartment. Does she know about this?

Stefan: What, that I’m alive? Of course she does. All right, but this suit? I don’t know if Kristen knows that it was my brother’s suit or not, but I can assure you, suit or no suit, I’m Stefan. That much, I’m sure of.

Gabi: So it was you– it was Stefan that Ava saw in here earlier, not Jake?

Stefan: Yeah. It was me.

Gabi: Stefan? You are alive? You’re– you’re back. You’re really– You’re back? Oh.


Alex: I promise I will never offer to celebrate anything with you ever again. Not even an office birthday.

Stephanie: Good. We’ll celebrate Titan’s successes separately as well.

Alex: Is that what you’re gonna go do right now? Celebrate separately?

Stephanie: Uh, no, I have another client to see.

Alex: Oh, all work and no play?

Stephanie: A recipe for success. I happen to love my job, Alex, most of the time. So we’re clear on where we stand?

Alex: Yeah. Crystal.


Chanel: Mama, you’re running for governor? Where did that even come from”

Paulina: [Laughs] Well, Abe and I had a meeting with Stephanie Johnson, our PR Wiz.

Abe: You see, she thinks that Paulina would be a stronger candidate.

Paulina: Well, that’s not exactly what she said, honey.

Abe: This was Paulina’s dream. It was hers all along. So we decided that she should go for it.

[Both chuckle]

Paulina: And I hope I can count on your support.

Chanel: Of course.

Paulina: Rest assured, we will pay for all of these cookies–every single one of them. [Laughs] And I’d like to place an order for 10,000 more that say vote for Paulina.

Allie: Well, too paraphrase one of my brother’s favorite movie quotes– “We’re gonna need a bigger cookie.”

Abe: [Chuckles]


EJ: [Chuckles] Your defensiveness about Gabi’s devotion to you leads me to believe that you are not so sure of it yourself.

Shin: How about we limit our conversation to business matters

EJ: Like your latest hire and what an idiotic mistake that was?

Shin: Ava Vitali is as shrewd as they come.

EJ: Oh, she may be shrewd, but she’s also off her rocker, hallucinating her dead husband, or rather her dead boyfriend. Since it’s obvious to anyone with half a brain that that marriage never occurred.

Shin: [Chuckles] Gabi and I stand by Ava as does your son.

EJ: My son’s judgment is clouded by his libido.

Shin: You underestimate him, EJ, as you do anyone who isn’t blindly loyal to you. I should go check on the CEO of your father’s company. She and I have so much to celebrate.

[soft music]


Stefan: What the hell did you do that for?

Gabi: Stefan, what are you talking about? I’m your wife. You remembered my name. Don’t you remember me?

Stefan: Of course. Of course I remember.

Gabi: Then– then you remember how much I love you.

Stefan: Well, I don’t love you. In fact, I can barely stand the sight of you.


Ava: Mm, you are very persuasive, Johnny.

Johnny: [Chuckles]

Ava: Not to mention sweet and supportive, and I really do like you.

Johnny: So does that mean–

Ava: No, no, no. You and me, Uh-uh, not gonna happen for many reasons, most of which I just told you, but mainly, it’s just because I want to, um… I need to heal, you know? Or at least try to…from losing Jake. I just think I need to keep my life as simple as possible right now. You understand, don’t you?

Johnny: Yeah, I’m trying to.

Ava: But I want you to know your defending me the way you did against your father, and the way you’ve been pursuing me, it’s– I gotta say, it, uh, definitely helped my ego.

Johnny: Good.

Ava: It lifted my spirits and, um, you’re helping me heal.

[knock at door]

EJ: Johnny. Johnny, are you in there? You missed Jake’s service, you know? Which is very poor form, considering that you arranged it. Johnny–

[tense music]

EJ: [Sighs]


Allie: Are we really going to go back into that bakery and make 10,000 more cookies?

Chanel: Well, I hope Mama understands that we’re gonna have to charge more for bigger cookies, but I’ll straighten that all out with her in the morning. In the meantime, we should probably figure out what–

Alex: Just the pair I was looking for.

Chanel: Hey, Alex.

Alex: Hey.

Chanel: What’s up?

Alex: Well, I need your wisdom, guidance, relationship advice or– or better yet, lack of relationship advice.

Chanel: And what do you need all of that for?

Alex: You guys gotta help me get over Stephanie Johnson.


EJ: Get up, get dressed and get the hell outta my house–now! I was right all along.

Johnny: Dad, calm down. It’s not what it looks like–

EJ: Don’t you dad tell me it’s not what it looks like. I know exactly what it is. This woman, this– this scheming slut.

Johnny: Hey! Don’t talk about her that way.

EJ: Can’t you see what she’s doing? She’s using you to get to me.

Ava: No, please do not flatter yourself.

EJ: I questioned your so-called marriage to my brother, Jake, which for the record, I still don’t believe actually happened. I questioned your sanity and your ability to carry out your responsibilities at DiMera. So you took my son to bed for one reason, and one reason alone.

Johnny: Dad!

EJ: Revenge!

Johnny: You don’t understand.

Ava: No, no, he does.

EJ: Get out of my house now.

Ava: Yeah, I damn well will because the sight of you makes me sick.

Johnny: Yeah, me, too, and if she goes, I go.

EJ: Win, win.


Gabi: Stefan, what– what are you saying? No, listen, you have been through a trauma. You are confused, but please just try, try to remember how much we love each other.

Stefan: I, uh… I don’t feel that way. Not at all.

Gabi: So you have to remember, please. You have to.

Shin: Oh, my God.


Stephanie: I was able to book you a magazine interview for tomorrow. I have some materials here for your prep.

Paulina: Oh, wow. Someone does their homework. Well, I’m pretty sure it’s safe to say. The only skeletons left in my closet now are Halloween decorations.

Stephanie: Excellent. and Mayor Carver, is it possible that you could also participate in the interview?

Abe: Oh, uh, I– I’m not running

Stephanie: Our polling shows that the main reason that Salemites were less keen on you running for governor was that they would lose you as mayor, meaning we can parlay your popularity into a huge asset for Paulina. Not that you’re not a strong enough candidate in your own right. But as one half of a political power couple…

Paulina: Ooh, I love the sound of that. A political power couple. Right? Right, Abe?

Abe: I– I– I don’t want this to be about me.

Paulina: Ha, not with me standing next to you. [Chuckles] Oh, I tease this man relentlessly, but lucky for me, he puts up with it.

Abe: Most of the time.

Paulina: Oh.. [Chuckles] You know, it wasn’t that long ago, I would’ve pushed you out that door, after hearing that I was only one half of the power couple.

Stephanie: Well, I’m glad you didn’t hire me then. May I ask why?

Paulina: Uh, when I was young–er, younger, I was trapped in a very painful relationship with my first daughter’s father. Then I met Chanel’s father, and I lost him. After that, I decided that I was just done with men. I didn’t need love, and I didn’t want the pain that it brought. You know, and I had my business. That was enough.

Stephanie: Well, I can certainly relate to that.

Paulina: Yes, until I met Abe. [Chuckles] Then I realized just how wrong I was.

Abe: [Chuckles]


Chanel: Why do you wanna get over Stephanie?

Allie: Yeah, I thought she was the woman of your dreams, love at first sight.

Alex: She is, and it was. But as she blatantly pointed out to me that those feelings have to go both ways, and she drove home that in this case, they don’t.

Chanel: Oh, dang, that’s rough.

Alex: Yeah, I guess there’s this new popular thing about respecting a woman’s boundaries and taking no for an answer. Y’all heard of that?

Allie: Mm-hmm, it rings a bell.

Alex: Uh, well, rung a bell to me, too, because I’m not a schmuck, and I understand that when a woman says, “no,” she means it. Just wasn’t really used to hearing that very often until recently, moving back here.

Chanel: Oh, poor baby.

Allie: Yeah, I mean, it’s really shocking, too, you know? ‘Cause you’re so charming, and handsome, and rich. I can’t even imagine how anyone could say no to you, like, you’re just such a catch.

Alex: All right. Get it outta your system; it’s okay. Just remember, I am a bit heartbroken right now, and I have no idea how I’m supposed to get over this incredible woman who thinks I’m a jerk. All I do know– I should have never listened to Sonny boy.

Chanel: You mean when he told you that you should find love and settle down?

Alex: Yup. And I told you about that. And I also told you that I completely rejected that idea. I was great. I was having a good time. I was having casual encounters with wonderful women that were all fine with it. There was no feelings to complicate things, you know? It was just good, old-fashioned, carnal, hot fun. But now. I’ve got all these feelings–

Chanel: Mm-hmm.

Alex: You know, for Stephanie, and this is a woman that I hardly know. She wants nothing to do with me. So I’m, like, how do I stop obsessing? How do I not feel so needy and pathetic?

Chanel: Well, maybe what you need is to go back to your old ways. You know, just a hookup. In other words, like, no strings attached, just fun, you know? No feelings. Just to get your mind off Stephanie.

Alex: Yeah, that might work. Actually…

Allie: Actually what?

Alex: Now, don’t take this the wrong way because you know how much I like you girls, and I know you didn’t exactly jump, the first time around, on this idea, but–

Chanel: But?

Alex: Is there any chance you two might wanna volunteer to help out your old friend, Alex, through a tough time? Some no-strings fun?


Shin: Jake, you’re alive?

Stefan: When the hell are people gonna stop calling me Jake?

Gabi: Um, Li, I know that this is unbelievable, but this is Stefan.

Shin: What? That’s impossible.

Gabi: Yeah, he told me that Rolf basically brought him back from the dead.

Stefan: Li, it’s been a long time. I take it you’re still with DiMera?

Shin: Yes, I am.

Stefan: Mm-hmm? Who’s the CEO this week?

Shin: Gabi is, and she’s doing an amazing job.

Stefan: That an engagement ring?

Shin: Yes, it is. Gabi and I are getting married.


EJ: Well, I see you’ve already started packing.

Ava: Oh, you’re damn right. Can’t wait to get out of this mausoleum.

Johnny: Me, neither.

EJ: Then good riddance to the both of you.

Johnny: [Sighs] I’m really sorry about that.

Ava: Nah, don’t be. It’s for the best. I’ll just, um, I’ll get a room at the Salem Inn, and, uh, what about you? Hmm? This is your family home. You sure that you–

Johnny: Oh, I’m very sure. Yeah. My father needs to realize he can’t just bully people and get away with it.

Ava: Okay. So what are you gonna do? Where are you gonna go?

Johnny: Well, I’ll go to the Salem Inn with you.


Ava: Johnny. We just met a couple of weeks ago.

Johnny: And had an immediate connection.

Ava: Yes, but you know that this cannot be.

Johnny: Look, it’s okay. All right. I–I–I’ll sleep on the floor. I’ll sleep on a cot, whatever, and it doesn’t have to be about sex; I mean that. But by the way, I– I kind love that my dad thinks it is.

Ava: Yeah. Me, too. But listen, still, Johnny, I don’t think that this is the right time for us to be movin’ in together. We know now–

Johnny: Look, you know, I didn’t mean– I didn’t mean move in together, move in together, it can be just one night to start, right? If that’s what you want.

Ava: To start–Mm-hmm

Johnny: Okay, look. Ava, I didn’t try to sleep with you to prove some point to my dad. I did it because, well, like I said, I– I really like. I really like you, Ava. You say I’ve helped you. Well, I’ve been a little bummed myself. You know, about Chanel, uh, about a lot of things, but, um, you helped me, too.

Ava: Well, I’m glad, and I just want you to know that, uh, our hanging out so much and getting close like we have, you know, now we know it’s just a friendship.

Johnny: [Chuckles]

Ava: Like I wasn’t looking for revenge against your dad, okay? But if it’s a fringe benefit, then I guess I won’t complain.


Allie: What happened to that little thing you were telling us about, you know, respecting women’s boundaries, taking “no” for an answer”

Alex: But did you ever actually say the word, “No?”

Both: Yes.

Alex: Okay, all right. Just hear me out. This time around wouldn’t all be just fun. You’d actually be doing a pretty good deed for someone. You’d be helping me get Stephanie outta my system and helping your pal out through a difficult time. And you said I was handsome and charming. So what do you say?

Chanel: Well, Alex, you know, we like to have as good a time as anyone–

Alex: Okay. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen, speaking for myself, and hopefully for Chanel as well… Sure, yeah, having a fun, no-strings time will maybe get you out of your misery, temporarily, at least. But I think it would be a big mistake to banish this new semi-enlightened you, and look, just because Stephanie wants nothing to do with you, that doesn’t mean that you can’t find somebody out there to have a real relationship with who shares your feelings.

Alex: Yeah. You know, I actually– I agree with Allie, and you know what, maybe you could just consider this a bump in the road on your way to finding that special someone.

Allie: Yeah. And maybe, you know, instead of just jumping into the fun, and distracting yourself from how you’re feeling right now, which is rejected and pathetic, you could deal with those feelings. You could sit with them for a little while. It might be therapeutic, you know?

Alex: Maybe. Thank you girls for listening, and to be honest with you, I really respect the fact that you’re not into the whole threesome idea. After developing these feelings for Stephanie, I kind of understand what it’s like to just want to be with one person– be exclusive and in love with that one– like you guys. But in your case, it obviously goes both ways. Unfortunately, not both ways, both ways, but both ways. You know what I mean. You know what I mean. Hey, I’m envious.

Chanel: [Laughs]

Alex: Take care, ladies.

Allie: [Chuckles] Yeah.


Stephanie: So it was love at first sight for you two?

Paulina: Oh, good heavens no.

[Abe and Paulina chuckle]

Paulina: No, what I mean to say is, well, when I first met Abe, oh, I could see he was quite the catch, but I just told myself, “Not interested.” Like I said, my business was my life. And well, I just– eventually, I just couldn’t ignore what was standing right in front of me.

[Abe and Paulina chuckle]

Paulina: I just–I just opened up, and I gave in, and I’m so glad I did. Man, we’ve hit some potholes along the way, yes. But this man right here is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Abe: Oh, Paulina has made me happier than I ever thought possible.

Paulina: Bottom line, Stephanie, is sometimes you think, you know what you want and don’t want, but as it turns out, you don’t have a clue.

Stephanie: Yeah.

Paulina: Anything else that you want from me?

Stephanie: No, no, I think, I think if you share in the interview tomorrow, what you just told me, you’ll give a lot of people food for thought.


Stefan: Wow, congratulations. Gabi, I’m glad to see that you moved on, and I hope you too have a happy life together. I should go.

Gabi: Oh, Stefan, wait. I– I– I– I don’t know what Rolf has done to you, but we need to get you to a hospital. We have to get you checked out.

Stefan: No, no, I’m not going to a hospital. In fact, I’m not going anywhere with you.

Gabi: But you have to remember.

Stefan: No, no, I do remember, Gabi. You’re the one who needs reminding. I was living a happy life in a relationship with Chloe Lane, and you came along and ruined everything.


Johnny: If you need me, I will be at the Salem Inn with Ava.

EJ: What? You can’t seriously be moving in with that woman? She’s– she’s a cougar. She’s using you. My God, Johnny! This is wrong on so many levels!

Johnny: Ava.

Ava: Aw, thank you. Bye, EJ. [Hisses]


Paulina’s voice: Sometimes you think you know what you want and don’t want, but as it turns out, you don’t have a clue.

Alex: [Sighs] I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to– I didn’t even realize– I’m– I’m gonna go.

Stephanie: It’s a public place, Alex. You can– you’re allowed to be here.

Alex: No, it’s– it’s okay, really. I’m– I’m gonna go– I’ll go sit over there.

Stephanie: Wait. I know I said that we should celebrate separately, but since you’re here, and I’m here, I guess I don’t see why we can’t celebrate together. I mean, it’s just one drink, and it’s business, right?

Alex: It’s business. Of course. You sure, though?

Stephanie: Pull up a stool. I’m buying.

Alex: [Sighs]


Allie: Do you think Alex learned anything?

Chanel: I think he learned that it’s a bummer to get hurt.

Allie: Do you think that he learned that we don’t need a man in the bedroom to have a good time?

Chanel: Um, yeah. I– I think you, I think you got through to him.

Allie: Chanel, I– I don’t wanna share you with anyone for any reason ever. Like, even for a night, I seriously could not handle that.

Chanel: Okay, well, then, you will never have to. And Allie, I don’t wanna share you, either.

Allie: Oh, look, who’s here.

Johnny: Hey, sis. Chanel. Uh, my– my dad kind of kicked us out, so we’re getting a room in the Inn.

Allie: Together?

Johnny: Yeah, why not? Well, uh, you guys have a great night. I know we will.

Allie: Okay.


Gabi: I stole you from Chloe Lane? What the hell are you talking about?

Stefan: As I recall it, you tried to seduce me to get your foot in the door at DiMera.

Gabi: What?

Stefan: That seemed to be the theme of our whole relationship. I hope you come to your senses and soon. Good luck to you.

Gabi: Stefan, wait.

Shin: I’m so sorry, Gabi. This must be so disturbing for you–so painful. But I assure you, it’s gonna be okay. I’ll make it okay.

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[ Knock on door ]

Nick: How was the victory tour? From all your messages from the road, it sounds like the trip was a smashing success.

Victoria: That’s actually an understatement. I closed almost every single deal I set my sights on. Legal is gonna have their hands full in the coming weeks finalizing all of these acquisitions.

Nick: Maybe we should send them, like, a gift basket.

Victoria: I am going to send everyone on the team a huge bonus check when this is done for making this game changer possible.

Nick: Vick, I haven’t seen you this happy since — no. You’re even more elated than you were before the merger.

Victoria: Well, that’s because this time is different. This time, it’s — [Sighs] It’s mine. Carefully curated companies, everything that we need. We’re filling in the gaps as a corporation.

Nick: Hey, if you’re happy, I’m happy.

Victoria: And one of the reasons that I have this big smile on my face right now is due to you, because of your — your dedication to the company. And because you happen to be the best brother in the whole world.

Nick: Well, it’s about time you noticed.

Victoria: I was able to go out there and conquer and do what I needed to do without having to worry about what was going on back here. I mean, I know I’ve always been able to rely on mom as my partner, but it’s nice, the three of us together now.

Nick: Feels like a winning combination.

Victoria: Yes. We’re stronger together. We’re unbeatable. So, thank you so much for keeping everything running so seamlessly.

Nick: [ Sighs ] I hate to bring down the mood, but I’m not entirely sure that’s the case.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] There you are. I was five minutes away from calling out a search party. Did you get my text?

Sally: Yeah, I saw it. I was in an important meeting. You said it was an emergency, so I rushed back. What’s so urgent?

Chloe: Oh, just the marketing summit between newman media and the parent company’s marketing teams.

Sally: Okay. That’s later today.

Chloe: No. It just happened.

[ Cellphone thuds ] All of that preparation and work for nothing.

[ Scoffs ] So, what all-important, urgent meeting were you in?

Victoria: So, tell me — what have I missed?

Nick: In a nutshell, dad wants me to fire sally and then replace her with myself as ceo of newman media.

Victoria: Should I be worried that I’m losing you?

Nick: No way, vick. I’m doing what I want to do. I like being a part of the big-picture stuff with you and mom.

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Why would dad want you to move over to media?

Nick: I’m sure it’s a form of retaliation against adam for abandoning us and also agreeing to be jack’s co-ceo of jabot.

Victoria: Yes, that was pretty shocking for me, too. I got a million-or-so text messages about it.

Nick: I’m sure most of those texts were from me.

Victoria: A bunch of them were from billy. I have to admit, I didn’t see this coming from adam…or jack.

Nick: There was just no way dad was gonna let this kind of betrayal go unpunished. And what better way than to kick sally to the curb after adam fought so hard for her to keep her job than to give me her old seat?

Victoria: Seems a little convoluted, but I can see the logic in it.

Nick: Dad just has to have his way and interfere in everything. He’s got to move the chess pieces around so everyone is exactly where he wants them, no matter what they want for themselves. I mean, can you believe this?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Yes, I can believe this. And you’re right. That’s exactly what dad’s doing.

Elena: I’ll go grab us some tea.

Nate: What I’d like is a burger.

Elena: Well, what you need to do is take a deep breath.

Nate: It’s pointless trying to relax.

Elena: Okay. Why don’t you tell me what happened?

Nate: I was foolish enough to think that I could get past devon’s stubbornness. But he’s so threatened by new ideas and just set in his stodgy way of thinking. I —

Elena: Was this that meeting with jill and lily?

Nate: And devon dialed in from virginia. I was — I was so excited to work with my family, to build something that matters, that’ll outlast us all.

Elena: Well, maybe there’s still a way to heal all this.

Nate: What do you mean? You’re the one who had reservations. You just told me the other day that I should leave. And silly me wasn’t ready. Well, guess what. I’m ready now. So you should be happy.

Lily: I mean, nate is one of the most polished, even-tempered men I know. And why would he lose his cool like that, especially in front of jill?

Billy: Because he’s under a lot of pressure, and most of that is self-imposed.

Lily: Well, he was in a good mood at the beginning of the call.

Billy: Well, yeah. He’s worked very hard on his music festival idea, and like i said on the call, I’m impressed. I think it’s a good idea.

Lily: I think it’s a good idea, too. But devon doesn’t like it.

Billy: No. That is clear. And I think nate was offended by his negative reaction. What?

Lily: Well, it just —

Billy: What’d I say?

Lily: It really sounds like you’re taking sides right now, and I would hope that you, of all people, would know that i can’t deal with that right now.

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Nate: Thank you.

Elena: Mm-hmm. Now, the only reason I suggested that you leave chancellor-winters was because of all the tension between you and devon. That’s also why I suggested that you slow down with your plans for the music festival.

Nate: Yes, in retrospect, that was a good idea.

Elena: I’m gonna take a wild guess that you told lily about your plan while devon’s been away in virginia?

Nate: No. That was my original intention. I pitched it to billy. And he loved it.

Elena: And?

Nate: Then billy brought it up in our video call with jill and devon.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] And I’m sure devon was not very happy to be caught off guard in front of everyone about something he thought was dead in the water.

Nate: Okay, I did not expect billy to put it all out there like that.

Elena: Yeah, but that doesn’t change the fact that devon probably felt blindsided.

Nate: Which was the last thing I wanted. But am I supposed to just sit quietly while the rest of the executive team actually likes my idea and wants to hear details?

[ Scoffs ] I’m truly befuddled. I don’t understand why you keep taking devon’s side.

Nick: I don’t get it. Why aren’t you more bothered by dad’s interference?

Victoria: It’s who he is. I mean, at this point, I could write his playbook. You could. So, it’s okay. Let him — let him make his suggestions that he wants to make. Ultimately, we’re gonna make the call on how to handle this.

Nick: Okay.

Victoria: What do you want?

Nick: Oh. What do i want? Uh, I would like to no longer be a part of any more of dad’s mind games targeting adam.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Well, good luck with that. What else are you thinking?

Nick: I have some concerns about sally.

Victoria: Like what?

Nick: She seems to be second-guessing herself.

Victoria: About what?

Nick: You know, she had all these great plans to reinvigorate omega media. Then the numbers came back. They weren’t great. Then she was talking about scrapping the whole thing. She came to me for advice.

Victoria: Did you disagree with her judgment?

Nick: That’s the thing. She didn’t have an opinion about it either way. Uh…I don’t know. It’s like she’s questioning her instincts.

Victoria: Well, that’s not a good sign, especially not in the c-suite.

Nick: She seems to have lost that strong leadership and management style that she spoke so passionately about when she was pleading to keep her job.

Victoria: What do you think happened to her?

Nick: I have my suspicions about what’s got her off kilter. Pretty sure it’s adam.

Sally: That marketing summit is in two hours.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] No. It just happened. And do you know why I’m so certain? Because I was there.

Sally: Oh, no.

Chloe: Oh, yes. I did that presentation alone. And everyone from our team and theirs was wondering where you were. “Where’s your ceo?” “I hope she’s alright.”

Sally: Damn it. It’s the right time in my calendar, but — I don’t know — for some reason, I swore it was later today.

Chloe: Are you serious?

Sally: Look, you know what? It’s fine, though, ’cause I am positive that you were amazing because you are so poised and polished. So, what was the response, generally?

Chloe: I mean, I did my best, but, honestly, everyone was a little confused and kind of annoyed that you were a no-show.

Sally: Okay. Well, I will just e-mail everyone and tell them that my assistant put the wrong time in the calendar.

Chloe: But that’s not what happened.

Sally: Okay, well, this is one of those times where a little white lie is best, okay? I really did think the meeting was later today. Otherwise, I would not have gone to the athletic club roof.

Chloe: Why were you there?

Sally: Just to clear my head.

Chloe: But you said you were in a different important meeting.

Sally: It was impromptu. I ran into someone that I have been trying to catch up with, and — and I just got a little distracted.

Chloe: With who?

Sally: I really don’t see why it matters.

Chloe: Okay. Well, if you forgot about your meeting because you had a different, important meeting, i think I have the right to know.

Sally: Adam. Alright? It was adam.

Chloe: [ Laughs ] That is so funny because I heard you say “adam” twice. I just must be hallucinating.

Sally: Okay. Well, you should be happy because now I finally have absolute clarity. The world is full of make or break moments.

Victoria: So, sally’s been knocked off center by adam. It’s such a pity that nobody warned her she should stay away from him.

Nick: Come on. We’ve all been gutted by break-ups. They throw you off your game. They make you question yourself and your life.

Victoria: Nicholas, I know that better than anyone. I’ve just been through hell and back. But I need everyone to be in fighting form for the next phase of this company. There’s a world of difference between having a couple of bad days and being completely unqualified for the job.

Nick: I never said she couldn’t cut it. I just don’t think she’s in the best headspace right now.

Victoria: Oh, I’m so sorry. This is not a charity organization. We do not take workers under our arm and give them a how-to on being an executive or regaining one’s confidence after adam.

Nick: Look, I’ve said it before. I’m gonna say it again. I think it’s bad for optics if we replace her so soon after replacing adam. Is she perfect for the job? Probably not. But do I think she can grow? I absolutely do, vick. I really think she deserves credit for coming to you and warning you that adam wanted to publish evidence about dad’s cover-up.

Victoria: I was impressed with her loyalty, nicholas, but that’s not enough reason to keep her around.

Nick: Just trust me, okay? I’m gonna keep an eye on her. Let’s give her some time. Maybe she’ll turn it around.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Billy: I’m not taking sides, but I do want this conflict between nate and devon to smooth out as soon as possible.

Lily: Well, then, maybe you shouldn’t have had nate bring up the music festival idea on the call.

Billy: Yeah, okay. You have a point there. But I thought it was important that my mother and devon both see that nate has good instincts. I mean, he took every problem that devon had with his music festival idea, and he fixed them. He made it better. What else can you ask for?

Lily: Well, maybe devon felt blindsided, like his authority was being undermined, you know, which apparently is how he felt, given his mood after the call.

Billy: Yeah, I did not expect nate to walk out, that’s for sure.

Lily: If we don’t do something about this, he might walk away for good.

Billy: How do you feel about that?

Lily: I mean, like a failure. You know? I’m in charge. I’m supposed to be able to help everyone through this.

Billy: I understand that’s how you feel because that’s who you are, but let’s not lose sight of something very important here. Devon is your equal partner, okay? If he has a problem with nate, they need to figure that out outside of this office. It’s not your job to mediate.

Lily: No, but it is my responsibility as the person who pushed for this merger and as their family.

Billy: Okay. Well, then you need to have a serious conversation with your brother because if they don’t fix their issues, your cousin could be jumping ship.

Elena: I’m not taking devon’s side. I’m just trying to see his point of view so that you could see his point of view. My whole objective here is just to get you both to resolve your issues.

Nate: I wish that were possible.

Elena: And for the record, i am sorry that things did not work out with chancellor-winters. I know how excited everyone was to work together. But I do believe that things will be better for you when there’s less friction and tension.

Nate: I’ll be a lot less stressed.

Elena: So, what’s next? Have you officially given your resignation?

Nate: No, but in my head, I’ve done it 100 times in a 100 different ways.

Elena: Okay, well, as long as you don’t burn any bridges. You want to keep your relationship with devon and lily intact.

Nate: Of course I want to be fair to lily, but I’m not sure i can swallow my anger at devon.

Lily: But you’re gonna try, right?

Nate: I have to cool off before I answer that.

Elena: Well, I’m still gonna take that as a “yes.” Let’s talk about your future. What you want to do next?

Nate: [ Sighs ] I haven’t thought that far.

Elena: Well, if it were up to me, I still think you should go back to memorial. And I’m not the only person who thinks so. Everyone misses you there.

Nate: Send them my best wishes because there’s no way I’ll go back. I hated the bureaucracy there when I was the chief of surgery. That’s the whole reason why i left. And besides, that position was filled months ago. The only way I’ll go back to medicine would be as a surgeon. And you and I both know that’ll never happen because of devon.

Chloe: If you think I’m glad that you missed your meeting because you were flirting with adam, you have well and truly lost both your mind and all perspective.

Sally: I wasn’t flirting, okay? It was a civilized conversation. It was almost as if none of what recently took place actually happened. And it felt good.

Chloe: Yeah, I bet.

Sally: Adam and I have always had this chemistry.

Chloe: And it’s still there?

Sally: Yeah. Off the charts. But when things could have gone completely off the rails, i looked in his eyes and I said no. And I put on the brakes.

Chloe: And you’re sure that my emergency text isn’t what slowed things down?

Sally: Okay, you are not paying attention.

Chloe: Do you see what’s happening here? Adam is so deep inside your head that he is screwing with what you swore was your number-one priority — becoming the best damn ceo newman media has ever had.

Sally: I am not letting my personal feelings get in the way of my work, okay? I missed one meeting. It’s not the end of the world.

Chloe: Well, it could be the beginning of the end of your career, all because you’re distracted by adam.

Sally: You are overreacting.

Nick: Everything okay in here?

Sally: I should ask you the same question. Is everything alright?

Nick: What makes you think there’s something wrong?

Sally: You’re the boss. Whenever you show up unexpectedly, it makes me a little nervous. Hopefully you don’t have any bad news.

Nick: Nah, it’s just an information-gathering mission. I wanted to see how the marketing summit went.

Sally: What would you say, chloe? I would be interested in hearing your take ’cause, I mean, as far as I’m concerned, you were brilliant.

Chloe: Yeah, I did, uh, my best. I wouldn’t go that far.

Sally: Oh, come on. Don’t be modest. You were, uh, really great in the coo role.

Chloe: And I was grateful to, um, be able to do the presentation. And, you know, if it weren’t for sally — I mean, she’s just such a great leader, willing to give others the spotlight.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: So it went well then?

Chloe: Yeah. It was great. People were very engaged.

Sally: Yeah, my — my inbox is blowing up. I’m gonna be answering e-mails all day.

Nick: Well, the way you’re both talking, it’s as if you want me to believe sally was actually there when we all know she wasn’T.

Elena: If you blame devon for ending your surgical career, does that mean you blame me, too?

Nate: No, absolutely not. My point is, once again devon has screwed up my career path.

Elena: Nate, those are two very different things. And I think it’s dangerous to conflate them. The first was an accident because devon felt that we both betrayed him. And this is just a matter of different business philosophies.

Nate: No. He’s threatened. He doesn’t want me to outshine him. Why else would you shoot down someone’s ideas without trying to make them work?

Elena: I don’t know about that. Devon is an established music producer. He’s a successful businessman. I don’t think he has anything to prove.

Nate: I’m not interested in psychoanalyzing the situation.

Elena: Well, I’m just trying to understand —

Nate: It’s a waste of time. It happened. It’s over. I’m done.

Lily: And when jill said that she wants to take the company public…

Billy: Yeah. Not the news I was expecting. What do you think?

Lily: I mean, I haven’t even fully processed it yet.

Billy: I know you said on the call that you’re gonna have to talk to devon about it, but clearly he has concerns. So maybe we should, uh, unpack this a little bit, see what we got.

Lily: Okay. Why don’t you start?

Billy: Alright. Well, I will say initially I had the same concerns as devon. We’re gonna lose the power to make decisions on our own, in the room, collectively. We’re gonna lose control to a bunch of stockholders, and that makes me nervous.

Lily: I mean, yeah, it makes me nervous, too. It makes me…excited. You know, I think that you have to give up some control of some things to gain more control over other things.

Billy: Such as?

Lily: Well, I mean, this could provide us with the financial freedom to pursue other projects, like the music festival. I mean, that would help alleviate, you know, devon’s main concern, which were the financial pitfalls.

Billy: If that is actually the main concern, if that’s the reason why devon actually has a problem with nate’s idea in the first place.

Lily: Yeah. I guess all things lead back to my family feud.

Both: [ Chuckles ] You know, when we started this merger, I never imagined that my mother and I would be getting along better than nate and devon.

Lily: We need to solve this issue before it causes any more disruption. I mean, you’re my coo. Do you have any ideas?

Nick: I got a message from the head of newman marketing saying the ceo of newman media was not at the meeting. At first, I thought maybe you were sick or something, but I’m really hoping there’s a reasonable explanation for you not being there.

Sally: Unfortunately, I do not have one of those. I screwed up. I had it in my calendar, but in my mind, for some reason, i thought it was later today. I should have set an alarm to remind myself. I’m — I’m sorry. I will personally make it up to both teams.

Nick: Chloe, may I please talk to sally alone?

Chloe: Yeah. Of course.

Nick: Thank you.

[ Door opens ] You know, I can count on one hand the number of people who want to see you succeed. And I’m one of them.

Sally: Yeah, I know. And I appreciate that.

Nick: Then level with me, sally. You missing this meeting is a big deal, and I need to understand why it happened.

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Elena: Well, hopefully we can finish up this conversation at dinner. I would love to map out a plan for your future and a way to amend things with your family.

Nate: I’ll see you later. I’ve been hearing some terrific things are in the works at newman.

Victoria: I have just returned from a very successful shopping spree.

Nate: Mm. Something tells me this has absolutely nothing to do with an afternoon at fenmore’s?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] I’m buying companies, not clothes, but that’s all I can say for now because it hasn’t officially been announced yet.

Nate: Ah. Sounds exciting. And it’s good to see you this happy.

Victoria: Thank you. I’m doing what I was meant to do and I’m where I’m supposed to be. I hope that things are going equally well for you at chancellor-winters.

Nate: Mm. Ah — whew. How should I put this? I am interested in pursuing other opportunities.

Victoria: I’m surprised.

Nate: I was initially intrigued when I was first offered a job at newman. At the time, there was a lot of talk about how my experience and ideas could make me a great fit.

Victoria: You know I’m a big fan, right? But I have to ask — why would you even think about walking away from chancellor-winters?

Billy: I think devon’s reasons for always pushing back on nate’s ideas are excuses. I think every problem that devon has had, nate has figured out a workaround and he’s been doing a great job at it. Yet devon still won’t budge.

Lily: I mean, what do you think it is? Residual hurt feelings from nate cheating with elena?

Billy: Possibly. Or devon’s worried that his accolades are, you know, not being recognized. Look, nate’s a smart guy. He’s a surgeon, and now he’s working the way around the boardroom pretty well. I mean, even I’m a little bit jealous of him. People learn how to deal with healthy competition, but when it comes to family, it’s a whole new thing. And maybe that’s devon’s thing. I mean, he is well respected in this industry, and he’s worked very hard to earn that respect. And now there’s some, you know, new blood coming in that’s getting a little attention. Maybe that hurts devon’s ego a little bit. Whatever’s going on between them, I think it’s deeper than a music festival idea. The question is, what can we do about it?

Lily: I mean, look, regardless, whatever it is, we have to figure this out. Otherwise, it’s just gonna keep bubbling over until everything explodes, and that is not good for our family and it’s not good for the company.

Sally: I screwed up. And there’s no excuse, so I will just tell you the truth about why I missed the summit.

Nick: That’s always a good strategy.

Sally: I ran into adam.

Nick: You missed a meeting because you saw adam?

Sally: Yes. But also no — because I was positively convinced that the meeting was later today. I mean, look, if I’m being completely honest, I have been a little bit distracted processing my feelings about adam and our break-up. So I went to go clear my head, and I [Chuckles] Ran into adam, of course.

Nick: I didn’t know you two were on speaking terms right now.

Sally: We’re defrosting. He apologized, and he asked for forgiveness. Shocking, right? But we’ve actually gotten to the point where we can stand to be in the same room with each other. You know, we can have a conversation without things turning ugly.

Nick: Well, that’s good, I guess.

Sally: We indulged in quite a bit of small talk, actually. He told me things are going really well at jabot. He finally found where he belongs. Which is great, you know, ’cause whenever you find that…

Nick: This whole mess with adam has really done a number on you, huh? And despite your best efforts, you just can’t seem to get past it.

Psst psst.

Sally: Sure. Yeah. This whole mess with adam hurt. But it is hardly the first time I’ve gotten my heart broken. And I know now that adam was being noble. You know, he wanted me to keep my job, and he didn’t want you or victoria’s hatred of him getting in the way.

Nick: That doesn’t excuse what he did.

Sally: No. It doesn’T. And in some ways, it makes it harder to reconcile the fact that he deliberately hurt me because, in his own twisted way, he was just trying to protect me.

Nick: “Twisted” is often used to describe adam’s motivations.

Sally: I know you can’t stand the guy, but that’s not really fair.

Nick: Sally, actually, i don’t hate my brother, alright? We’ve had a lot of disagreements and issues over the years, but I’ve come to realize we share common ground. I’m starting to understand him a little better.

Sally: I’m glad to hear that. And I’m sure adam would be, too.

Nick: But I’m here to talk about how this affects you.

Sally: I’m fine.

Nick: Listen to me. I can’t ignore the fact that you missed this meeting. Like I said, it’s a big deal. It impacts everyone’s perception of you as a leader. Now, newman has a lot of very important acquisitions in the pipeline, and I need to know that you can do this.

Sally: I can. I will make things right. I promise. I — I don’t know how yet exactly, but I swear I will not let anything come in between me and my dream job.

Nick: But something or someone has. Look, I know adam can mess with your mind. I’ve seen it before. But I believe in you, sally. I’m doing everything I can to set you up to succeed. And I’m confident that you will,

if you can get adam out of your system.

Nate: Let’s just say it’s more difficult working with my family than I thought. There are just simply too many personal factors at play.

Victoria: You have wonderful instincts. And you are definitely a forward thinker, and you deserve to be somewhere where people appreciate your contributions. But right now, I just don’t have a good fit for you.

Nate: Oh, it’s — no worries. I know something will turn up eventually and, um, I’ll end where I belong.

Victoria: Hold on. Don’t jump too fast too soon. Once the dust settles on my new acquisitions, I’m gonna need people like you to run those divisions. I’m gonna keep you in mind.

Nate: Please do.

Victoria: You know, working with family — it can be complicated and it can be exhausting, but it kind of forces us to push through those difficult moments and make it work.

Nate: Mm. That’s good advice.

Victoria: I hope you figure it out.

Billy: Come here. Stand up.

Lily: What are we doing?

Billy: Come on.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] What — [ Laughs ]

Billy: Whoa.

Lily: What?

Billy: Okay, that’s not working. Sit back down.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Why?

Billy: Come here. Stand up.

Lily: [ Laughing ] What —

Billy: Come on. Bring it in. We got to try this again.

Lily: Try what?

Billy: Oh, lordy.

Lily: What is wrong?

Billy: Well, at first i thought it was me, but it is definitely you.

Lily: What is me?

Billy: I feel like I’m hugging a statue. Will you please just relax a little bit?

Lily: Oh, my god. Okay. I mean, that’s how I feel, and I don’t like it.

Billy: Lucky you have me to help you relax.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Oh. Oh, wow.

Billy: Yeah? It’s okay?

Lily: That’s nice. Thank you.

Billy: You like that?

Lily: Oh, my gosh. I didn’t realize how tense i was. Ahh.

Billy: You have an ability to look cool and collected when the rest of us are all losing our heads.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] That is the true sign of a leader.

Lily: Yeah. Or someone in complete denial.

[ Breathes deeply ]

Billy: You’re born to be a ceo. And you’re doing it. You are merging two powerful companies into one major corporation…that is not gonna stop for anything. And you’re managing complicated family dynamics.

Lily: Hmm.

Billy: And my mother is so impressed with you that she wants to take this company public. And I am in awe of you.

Lily: Thank you.

Imani: Nate?

[ Chuckles ] Nate!

Nate: Hey. Ah.

Imani: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: I’m sorry. You got to forgive me. I’m stuck in my own head.

Imani: It’s alright. I’ll just grab a coffee, and when I come back, you can fill me in on the big move you’re gonna make while devon’s out of town.

Nate: It all blew up. I crunched some new numbers, ran it all by billy.

Imani: And I’m sure he loved it.

Nate: Yeah, but that turned out to be the problem.

Imani: [ Scoffs ] How?

Nate: Well, we had a big conference call with jill. She asked what everyone was working on. I wasn’t gonna say anything specific, but billy piped up and volunteered my pet project. And you know what? Devon got all bent out of shape. So jill asked lily what her opinion was on the matter. She didn’t take my side, so…

Imani: I’m sorry it played out that way.

Nate: Me too. But I’m not surprised.

Imani: Okay. So, how did it end?

Nate: I walked out.

Imani: [ Laughs ] While jill was still on the call?

Nate: Not my proudest moment. But it doesn’t matter. Today was my last day. I’m leaving chancellor-winters.

Imani: [ Scoffs ] You know why I love halloween?

Sally: How could I have been so careless? What was I thinking?

Chloe: You weren’T. Adam made your brain short-circuit.

Sally: I’m just grateful that nick is being so understanding, but if I make one more misstep, I’m history.

Chloe: So, you want to fix this?

Sally: Do you know a way out?

Chloe: You have to stay the hell away from adam from now on.

Sally: Okay, I get that you hate him and you want the rest of the world to despise him, too, but did you ever once think about it from my perspective? Did you ever once, for one minute, think that, after all of these years of heartache, that i actually thought that I finally found the person that i absolutely belong with?

Chloe: You don’t belong with adam. No one does. You are better than that.

Sally: Okay, I am tired of all of these warnings about how terrible he is.

Chloe: After all the things that adam has done, you don’t under–

Sally: Okay, I have also been accused of despicable acts, alright? And the more people criticize me and try to control me, I just want to fight back. That is why I believe i understand adam maybe better than anyone else. Adam and I are cut from the same cloth, and I can’t just erase him from my heart because you and everyone else tells me to.

Chloe: Okay! You throw away your whole future! I — I swear — I’m done.

[ Door slams ]

Nick: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. So, tell me — what did sally have to say for herself?

Nick: I’m not gonna get into details. Let’s just say there were extenuating circumstances. Sally messed up. She took ownership of it.

Victoria: Nick, I’m sorry, but that’s just not good enough. And I understand if you don’t want to go over to newman media. Frankly, I want you to stay. But we need to come up with other viable options if sally’s not up to task.

Nick: I really, really think she is.

Victoria: Well, I think the marketing department would beg to differ. I’ve already received several messages from them expressing their irritation that the ceo of newman media couldn’t even show up to the summit.

Nick: Come on. Who hasn’t missed a meeting?

Victoria: At bare minimum, you should make it clear to her that there will be no second chances.

Nick: Seems pretty harsh, vick. Who doesn’t deserve a second chance?

Victoria: We have overlooked a lot when it’s come to her. And there are plenty of good executives out there. Nate, for example. I just ran into him. He let me know that he’s looking for a new job.

Nick: Why would he leave his family’s company?

Victoria: I don’t know. I have no idea what went wrong over there, but he’s ambitious. And his drive to make a mark in the business world seems stronger than ever.

Imani: Listen. This disagreement with devon is no reason to walk out on chancellor-winters.

Maybe it’s a sign that i shouldn’t be there — because nothing that’s right should be this difficult.

Imani: Is this about elena? Because I know she was urging you to quit.

Nate: No, this is entirely my call. I cannot fight with devon anymore.

Imani: But where will you go?

Nate: Someplace I’m appreciated.

Imani: I appreciate you.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Imani: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: Thank you. But unfortunately, you don’t have the authority to green-light my projects. Devon does.

Imani: Yeah, well, there may be another solution besides walking away. If you leave now, it’ll confirm to devon that he was right, that you couldn’t handle the position.

Nate: I don’t have any other choice. I have played by devon’s rules, and I defied them, as well. Nothing has worked.

Imani: Hmm. Well, then maybe [Clears throat] It’s time to start thinking a little more, uh…ruthlessly.

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 grandpa, did you see my backwards somersault? I sure did. You were great. Uncle chase taught me. Yeah, and you know who taught me? Your grandpa. I did indeed. You look a little out of practice, son. Maybe violet should give you a few pointers. Ha ha. Hey, just ran into, uh, a buddy of mine. Dad, this is curtis ashford. Uh, curtis, this is my dad, gregory chase. Nice to meet you, curtis. Nice to meet you. Finn has told me all about your club, the savoy. Not that he’s ever taken me there. Not taking you there. Well, feel free to drop by any time as my guests. Drinks will be on me. Finn — finn can fend for himself.

[ Grunts ] What about me?

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[ Laughter ] All right. Congrats on your engagement, by the way. Finn told me. Oh, the, uh, good old G.H. Grapevine, huh? Portia might have let something slip. You’re getting married? Can I come? I love weddings.

[ Laughter ]

[ Sighs ] Oh, lord, forgive me, but it’s for a good cause. Okay.

[ Exhales deeply ] Stella. Are you looking for me? Ms. Wu.

[ Chuckles ] I’m sorry. We’re closed. The club is always open for me. I’ll have an iced tea, no sugar, while I wait for my guest to join me. We don’t have any iced tea. I’m sure it won’t take you long to make some. Ms. Wu, thank you for meeting with me. I’m, uh, cody bell. Called you earlier. I’m not bleeding, so maybe that’s why you don’t recognize me. I assume you’re not back for another beating.

[ Chuckles ] No, definitely not. Uh, in fact, I have a proposition for you. Thank you for having lunch with me, dad. Thank you for inviting me.

[ Chuckles ] What’s up? Why does everyone always assume that I have an ulterior motive? Fine. I have something to tell you. Let’s hear it. Chase and i are dating. Wow. That’s great. It is? Isn’t it? Of course, it is. I just…

[ Scoffs ] Never mind. Are you happy? What do you think? Brook lynn, if you’re happy, that’s all that matters to me. So, has chase decided on who his manager is? What are you talking about? I’m chase’s manager, just like we planned. Uh-oh. Hey, elizabeth. Hey. What can I do for you? Uh, I need to see the E.R. Intake records for the night ava jerome was stabbed. I need to see if anyone else checked in with similar wounds. You think someone’s running around port charles attacking people? I don’t know. I mean, I doubt it. We didn’t get any other calls at the pcpd, but, uh, just thought I’d double check. Yeah, yeah, sure. Uh, but if no one else was attacked, does this mean that — it would mean that ava wasn’t the victim of a random act of violence. I think her attacker knew her. You have any idea who attacked you? I don’T. Why do I get the feeling you’re not telling me something?

[ Monitor beeping ] Who am I protecting you from, ava? I have no idea. You’re too smart to play dumb with me. Now, frank says you don’t want nikolas to visit. You were staying at the metro court before you got attacked. Obviously, you and nikolas were going through some problems. Do you think he would try to kill you?


What just happened here? You were happy that chase and I are dating. You seemed supportive of the idea of me managing chase’s singing career. So what changed? The other day, when you and leo were looking at all those photographs of eddie maine, I started to remember what it was like to work with your mom, when lois managed me and the band.

[ Chuckles ] It was really tough on our relationship. Mom left you because you chose elq over family. Sound familiar? Then I wish you well. Look, chase and I, we share a common goal, okay? To make him a star and rub linc’s nose in it. Sharing common interests bring people closer. Like when chase and i worked together to protect bailey lou from peter august. That’s when things changed between us. And look, I admit it, at first we couldn’t stand each other. That probably had something to do with me hitting him two or three times. You think? But we got past it. But there still is potential for friction, brook lynn. Okay. Like with all couples. Look, my point is, trying to maintain a romantic relationship while also conducting a business relationship is hard, sometimes impossible. Dad, chase and i make a good team, okay? We can succeed at anything we try. And if you don’t? You know, look, I-if this is a bad time, I can just come back at another time. No, not at all. Why did you want to see me? Um, it’s about curtis… and his engagement to portia. Oh. I hope you’re not angry you weren’t told right away. No, no, I understand. Um, but you and I, we didn’t even speak about the engagement last night. Are you avoiding? No, not at all. I almost witnessed the proposal myself and then got a chance to congratulate curtis and portia. Were those sincere congratulations? How much pain were you hiding? Their engagement was hardly a shock. I mean, they did buy a house together. Still, it had to be difficult. You loved curtis so very much. Curtis has moved on, and I need to do the same. Our marriage has been over for a while, after all. About that… I like my shirley temples with two cherries, not one.

[ Laughs ] Okay. [ Laughs ] Duly noted. Yeah.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Excuse me. Yeah. Hey, n’neka, what’s up? N’neka: Hey, boss. So…ms. Wu is here meeting someone at the club. I told her we’re closed, and she said the club is open for her. Okay, thank you. I’ll be there as soon as I can. I can’t imagine what you could offer that I might want. Well, I’m sure you remember that I am really good at poker. Mm. You fleeced my high rollers, leaving me with very unhappy patrons. As I explained that night, my players come to relax, have a good time, not lose their shirts in a few hands. Right. So your associate worked me over after you got your money back

[Chuckles] And left me with a pathetic $50 — not even enough to feed a horse in oats. Your point? I want in on the next game. You have the $10,000 buy-in? Okay. Hear me out. So you stake me, and I can pay you $15,000 on the back end. I promise I won’t clean anyone out. I’ll just lighten their wallets a little bit, even though your players can afford to lose. Just the one game? Why? Well, I need to ride off into the sunset permanently. Couple bucks in my belt will help set me up in a new place. Don’t you earn a salary working for the quartermaines at their stable? I’ve got a lot of debts that I got to pay off.

[ Exhales deeply ] I’m still broke. There’s no guarantee you’ll win. What if you lose my $15,000 and more?

[ Chuckles ] I won’t lose. No, I’m a sure thing. So what do you say? I wanted to go back in the water and practice my somersault. Please? You be careful, okay? Well, I guess that’s my cue.

[ Laughter ] Let’s go. Come on.

[ Grunts ] You’re getting bigger. I’ll grab an iced tea with you.

[ Sighs ] When you were in first grade, you had the biggest crush on this little girl that sat next to you in class. Gretchen? W-wait. Where is this going? She wouldn’t give you the time of day, and you couldn’t understand why. You thought about her all the time. You did everything you could to get her to pay attention to you. And the look on your face then was just like — the look on my face now. Something going on with elizabeth?

[ Inhales deeply ] I though things had gotten better between you two. The other night at the quartermaine picnic… elizabeth finally admitted she has a problem. No one else with a stab wound came in the night of the picnic. Hmm. All right. Well, thanks for checking. How’s the investigation going? Ah, you know, it’s, uh, early days. It’s too bad that ava couldn’t identify her attacker. Yeah. I mean, we’re still talking to everyone who was at the picnic. Something will come up. And no one suspicious has crossed your radar? Dante: Not as of yet. How about you? Anything of importance from that night that you can remember? Nikolas would never stabbed me. Really? Then why you acting like you think he’s guilty? And if he is, why are you protecting him?

[ Monitor beeping ] A little thing called love. Really? You don’t love anybody but yourself, ava. So much for playing nice. If it wasn’t for avery, you being her mother, I would let you and nikolas just, you know, tear each other to pieces. Please leave. Really? You want me — you want me to, uh, take frank with me? I didn’t think so. You gotta come clean, ava. What happened with esme?


you don’t think I can make chase a star. Brook lynn, I’m just trying to manage your expectations. You know better than anyone that only a small fraction of hopefuls make it in the music business. Thanks for the support, dad. I’m just being realistic. Come on, be honest with yourself. The things that you like about chase as a boyfriend may drive you crazy as his manager, or drive him crazy as your client. Just saying. Well, that worked out for the best, didn’t it? You’ll have a gig in no time. Brook lynn, you went way too far tonight.

[ Sighs ]

[ Singsong voice ] Violet’s got a crush. No, I don’T.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Normal voice ] I saw the way you were just looking at him getting out of the pool. I don’t have a crush on tommy richardson. He’s not my boyfriend.

Violet and tommy sitting in a tree

k-I-s-s who are you sitting in a tree with, uncle chase? Who is your girlfriend?

[ Chuckles ] Finn: It’s been hard. I just — I hate seeing elizabeth suffering. But she’s opened up to you, right? She thinks there’s something in her past that’s adversely affecting her and… she’s asked for some help. That’s progress.She’s not going alone anymore. I just — I wish I knew how to help her, dad. If you need to talk, here I am. Thank you. I — I appreciate you. What about elizabeth? I mean, besides you, she has a ton of family and friends. So she has a great support system, yeah? Yeah, she does. Although, I’m not sure everyone in her life has her best interests at heart. Was there anything you forgot to mention when jordan took your statement? No. Sorry. I have nothing else to add. Is the pcpd any closer to finding my wife’s attacker? The investigation is ongoing. Thanks, elizabeth.

[ Scoffs ] What? Why we need to talk… in private. How about it? Will you give me a seat at the table? Okay, fine. I’ll let you in the game, provided you work for me. What does that mean? You talk like you can control the game’s outcome. Can you ensure that another player wins big, too? Sure. I mean, as long as they’re not completely hopeless at poker. I’ll stake your buy-in if you follow my orders. You’re allowed to win, but I may ask you to help or hinder another player along the way. Losing your nerve? We’re not just talking about one game anymore, are we? You might want to reconsider your desire to leave town, at least for now. You’ll be making more than you ever dreamed of.

[ Exhales deeply ] Maybe so. I’m not crazy about taking orders from anyone, though. Think it over. But don’t take too long. I’m not known for my patience. I realized how hard I was on you at first. So bullheaded, I refused to attend your wedding to curtis. But you did come. And that meant so much to the both of us. After that, I was team jordan all the way. You refused to give up on our marriage, even when curtis and i separated.

[ Sighs ] Unfortunately, it was already too late. I kept too much hidden from him, and I couldn’t walk it back. You two were so good together. Except when we weren’T. But why are you bringing this up now? Are you opposed to curtis’ engagement? I thought you liked portia. Oh, I-I do. I do. But — but…

[ Inhales deeply ] It’s not about portia. It’s about me. What I did. How sorry I am. Stella, what did you do? Why are you asking about esme? She’s gone, isn’t she? To europe. Isn’t that what the cops are saying? Come on, ava. You know more about esme’s disappearance than the cops. Now you’re a mind reader, huh? Is that more lucrative than selling coffee… among other things? Well, you know what? I remember when you came to me and you wanted me to make sure that, uh, trina’s jurors found her not guilty. I said, “it makes more sense if I — if I talk to esme.” And you said, “no, no, no. Your guys aren’t gonna be able to find her.” So when you were in surgery… and we all thought you weren’t gonna make it, nikolas was a little strange. Strange how?

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[ Laughs ] You have a wonderful sense of humor, curtis. No. This gift is my way of thanking you for the continued use of the savoy. I’m upgrading the club’s audio board. Not necessary. Your live music nights are very successful. An advanced audio system can only enhance your customers’ experience. Have you thought about focusing more on local artists? I’ve been hearing about a singer. You know what? You can stop right there. Ms. Wu, need I remind you that the savoy is my business, not yours. Mr. Quartermaine. Hey, chase. Is, uh, brook lynn here? I texted her that I was coming over. Yeah, she is here. I’m sure she’ll be back soon. Um… would you like some iced tea? I’m — I’m good. Thanks. And thanks again for helping me find the right look for… me being a professional singer.

[ Chuckles ] So, brook lynn tells me that, uh, you two are a couple now. Yeah. Is this the part where you tell me if I hurt your daughter — I hurt you? Yeah. I’m thinking about it. Like, I promise, I — I only want to make brook lynn happy. Mm-hmm. You know, it’s not always possible in relationships. But brook lynn is an adult, and I’ve never been able to keep her under glass. But I will hurt you very badly if you ever hurt her, in addition to what she will do to you. I-I know better than to cross brook lynn. If I’ve learned one thing, she can be ruthless. Elizabeth is friends with this guy — nikolas cassadine. They were together years ago. Sounds like you don’t trust the guy. Did their relationship end badly? Think he wants to hurt her? No. No. But he’s the reason hayden left town. Kind of guy that’s always in it for himself first and doesn’t care if the people around him get hurt. There’s a chunk of time I can’t account for after I left finn and before you found me — possibly the time when ava was attacked.

[ Scoffs ] I don’t believe for one second that you’re the one that stabbed ava.

[ Sighs ] Okay, so then when you lied to jordan about being with me, was that to protect me… or you? Ava: Nikolas couldn’t have stabbed me. He was with elizabeth at the time. That’s what he told the police. Well, I’m sure they confirmed his alibi with elizabeth. Yeah. Nikolas and elizabeth have been friends since they were teenagers. You really believe that pure-as-the-driven-snow elizabeth baldwin would lie to the cops to protect nikolas? Well, elizabeth is loyal to her friends. She thinks the best of everybody. But, you know, now that we establish that, you know, she could cover for nikolas, why do you think he stabbed you? Come on. Something happened with esme.


Chase, hi. What are you doing here? I texted you I was coming over. Oh, you did? Really? Oh, not that it matters. I can come back another time if it’s more convenient. Actually, chase, I’d like to continue our discussion. So brook lynn told me that she’s now officially your manager. Dad. You know, there’s a hell of a lot of pressure involved with getting a music career off the ground. I mean, it could lead to a lot of arguments. Don’t you have somewhere else to be? I suppose I’m not telling you anything that you don’t already know. It’s good to see you, chase. And I am sure brook lynn will take very good care of you. Alone at last. Yeah. Is your dad, right? Are you gonna take good care of me? Oh, you can count on it. I will. I hope he didn’t get in your head. No, he didn’T. Although, I have been thinking the same thing about what the music business can do to relationships. Oh, no. Magazines are right. Women end up dating their fathers. Okay. [ Chuckles ] First, be serious. I’m being serious.

[ Clears throat ] Okay. And second, now that we’re dating… do you think going after linc is still worth it? My boss commissioner ashford? No. Mac scorpio. He’s chief of detectives, right? Yeah. What about mac? Well, he’s asking a lot of questions about me, treating me like a suspect in this attack at the quartermaines’. Mac thinks you stabbed ava jerome? Never even met her. But, you know [Chuckles] Rich people, they always blame the help. I’m working that case. Mac hasn’t said anything to me about bringing you in for questioning. No, he didn’t talk to me directly. But he asked britt a whole bunch of questions, which is ridiculous ’cause we’ve only been on one date, you know? Picnic didn’t count. All right, okay. Hold — hold on. Britt said mac thinks you’re a suspect? Well, she said that he asked her a bunch of questions. It’s — it’s pretty easy to fill in the blanks, you know? Media’s been all over this attack on the ava jerome woman and [Sighs]… Is your boss trying to pin it on me so he can say that he solved it? No. No, mac wouldn’t do that. I’m being paranoid? Depends. Have you done anything that would be considered illegal? No, no. Hell, no. All right. Okay. That doesn’t seem defensive at all. Okay, well, I’m the new guy in town, right? People tend to blame the outsider as soon as something bad happens. Okay, look. I’m here telling you relax. Mac’s gonna follow the evidence. That’s all he’s gonna do. I don’t want any more trouble with the police, man, had enough already. Well, that proves my point exactly. Back then, you were guilty. I wasn’t the only one. I would never presume to tell you how to run your business. I just want to lend a helping hand. Why? I’m invested in the savoy’s success. My players have grown fond of the club. They feel safe and comfortable here. Why your sudden interest in music? Selina: Has curtis given you any trouble? Nah, just a misunderstanding. I, uh, 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 know what I like. Harrison chase brought the house down when he played at open mic night on the haunted star. I booked harrison chase. His contact canceled and said that he was no longer chase’s manager. Would you be willing to rebook mr. Chase? Why do you care? I know a thing or two about business and how to keep one profitable.

[ Sighs ] Harrison chase could be your big discovery and give the club the reputation of spotlighting new talent. Think about it. Yeah, uh, jermaine, did you find it? What? You really think that I stabbed ava? Nikolas… no, no, I don’t — I don’t want to think that. But then why were you so quick to give us a false alibi? How can we be sure it was false? The police don’t know the exact time of ava’s attack. Maybe it was when you and I were together. Then why didn’t you just say that? Come on. You’ve been acting very suspiciously. Have I? Elizabeth, what have I done since ava was attacked? I protected you. I’ve worried myself sick whether my wife was gonna live or die. I mean… I have been nothing but frustrated and concerned because the person who attacked ava is still out there. And I feel damn helpless because there isn’t anything I can do to try to catch him. And instead of understanding, you’re gonna think the worst of me? Is that — is that because… what you’re going through so much lately? Because your nerves are frail. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. Are you saying that I’m imagining your sneaky behavior? You know, if elizabeth had a — a known infection, I would track it down, I would identify it, and then I would design a protocol to treat it. Like you did with harry. Yeah. But this psychology thing, dad, I… I’ve made a real mess of it at times, you know? And please, please don’t tell me some story about when I was 5 and I went through every encyclopedia in the house trying to find a cure for the common cold. Why would I tell you that story? Yeah, to remind me that I have this way, that I always have to try to find the right answer. I will tell you what I told you then. You have to learn to read before you tackle the encyclopedia. So, in other words, don’t rush. I’d imagine there’s a reason why elizabeth repressed her memories. She can’t work through them until she’s truly ready to face what they are. Esme was a manipulative, spiteful, little viper that nikolas let into our home without consulting me. And she did everything she could to come between us. Even spencer saw her true colors. But nikolas is so stupid. Keep going ’cause it’s really interesting. Uh, but nikolas was stupid. Stupid ’cause he’s a man… like you. Like you with carly — alienating her and your family. Okay, this isn’t — this isn’t about me. It’s about you, nikolas, and esme. Something’s going on with esme. Why are you and nikolas covering it up? And why haven’t you told the cops that you think it was your husband who attacked you?


ah. I’m sorry. I shouldn’thave brought that up. You did me a solid back then. No reason to mess up both of our lives. Put all that behind you, though? 100%. Cops don’t like me. Never have. [ Chuckles ] Never will. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, hey. I’m a cop. All right, true. Okay, other cops have an aversion to me. Well, you know, uh, mac scorpio’s one of the fairest cops, fairest people, I know. And he was a friend of dominique stanton’s when she was in portugal. Yeah, yeah. So he told me. So maybe that’s why he’s got interest in you.

[ Sighs ] Maybe. Still, might be time for me to move on. Yeah? And you really think you’re ready to go? The divorce was never finalized… because of you? I just wanted to give you and curtis a chance to work things out. It was an unconscionable act of hubris. You had no right to play god with our marriage! What happened to the divorce papers? I don’t know.

[ Sighs ] I suffered the stroke at kelly’s and everything after that is — is still a blank.

[ Scoffs ] This is unbelievable. You are unbelievable! I know. I — and I realize there are not enough apologies in the world to make this right. I would have never let it go this far. But I lost track. I lost memory of — of taking the envelope from your desk. And then after…

[ Sighs ] …Hearing about curtis’ engagement to portia, some of it came back. Does curtis know? No.

[ Sighs ] I wanted you to know first. And…

[ Sighs ] …If sometime in the future, if you could just find it in your heart to forgive me — but, jordan, I understand if you can’T.

[ Knock on door ] I’m in the middle of something. Can it wait? I am sorry to interrupt, but it’s important. Auntie stella, what are you doing here? Don’t act like I’m the crazy one when I know you’re hiding something. I don’t think you’re crazy, but I do think you’re overreacting. Okay. All right, maybe — maybe I am. I don’t know. Maybe I am just crazy. You wouldn’t be the first one to think so. What are you — what are you talking about? I thought when you signed out of shadybrook everything was okay. Nikolas, something is happening to me. I can’t explain it, but my life is out of control right now.

[ Sighs ] How can I help? It will be okay. I promise. Did I hear what I think I just heard? Now that we’re dating, you want to back out of our deal? No, I’m not backing out. I’m just asking the question. Brook lynn, you and I could have something really great, but you working as my manager didn’t get off to a great start. What do you mean? When you asked sonny to use his influence to book me at the savoy. Well, I thought we got past that. We did. But I know you. And I know we’re not always gonna see eye to eye. Oh, so any friction that’s between us will be my fault? No, no, no. It’s — it’s — um… [ Sighs ] It’s just, I don’t want to do anything that could jeopardize our relationship. So maybe we should just drop this plan to get revenge on linc.


Okay. So, you’ve got concerns. Our romantic relationship is new. We don’t want to do anything to mess it up. We sure don’T. But you’re being an idiot. What? Just because we’re kissing doesn’t mean we can’t get past an argument or two. Chase, it’s not a myth. We can have it all, and we will. Okay, brook lynn…

[ Chuckles ] …I want you to be honest with me. Do you really think we can make linc look bad without letting revenge destroy us as a couple? Of course! Look, neither of us are fragile flowers, and we’ve got a bond that can’t be broken. Certainly not over a dirt bag like linc. Gotta love your passion. I mean, I love my job at the quartermaines’. And, you know, it’s been great getting to reconnect with you, make new friends, even if [Chuckles] Some of them are driving me crazy. So honestly, nah. I’m not ready to leave port charles. Yeah, it’s good. You want me to stay? Yeah, man. It’s been good reconnecting with you, too, even if I have had to arrest you a few times.

[ Laughs ] Well, I’ll try and behave from now on. Yeah, well, I will hold you to that.

[ Scoffs ] Meanwhile, I gotta get back to work. But, uh… listen, I promise you I won’t let you take the fall for the attack on ava jerome. I have faith in you, bro.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Cellphone rings ] Hello? Yeah, ms. Wu, it’s, uh, cody bell. Do you have an answer for me, mr. Bell? I could use some extra cash. This means you’ll be my ringer in the poker games? Deal me in. I need a reason to visit jordan? She’s still family.

[ Scoffs ] What brings you barreling through my door, curtis? I just got off the phone with my attorney. Apparently, there’s no record of our divorce. How does something like that happen? You think it’s easy wondering if nikolas attacked me, that I enjoy having so little faith in him? Here’s the deal, ava. I-I’m not gonna allow… for avery to lose her mother.

[ Monitor beeping ] If I find out that nikolas stabbed you, I’m not gonna let that stand. Oh, I’m not gonna let nikolas get away with hurting me. I promise you that. I should get going. Okay. Finn. Finn: Nik. I’ll talk to you soon. Yeah.

[ Door closes ] You okay? I totally lost my cool with him. Was he being an ass? No, I was. I asked him why he lied to jordan about us being together when ava was attacked, and he insisted that he was just trying to help me out. But…? But I can’t shake this feeling that there’s more going on. How does that make you an ass? I’ve known nikolas for a long time, and I know when he’s hiding something. You didn’t accuse him of attacking ava? I came close, even though I don’t really think he did it. And then I-I… totally overreacted when I thought he was calling me crazy. Elizabeth, you’re not crazy. Thanks. But we both know something is happening to me. I’m losing time. And I think I have to tell the police that I don’t know if nikolas and I were together at the time of ava’s attack.

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Sheila: Oh, grandma misses you so much.

Finn: Oh. I also need to schedule a consult–

[Hayes babbling]

Sheila: I just wanna hold you in my arms and never let go.

Finn: But please let them know.

Brooke: Look, I’ve tried to be nice about this, taylor, but if you refuse to respect certain boundaries.

Taylor: Boundaries?

Brooke: Yes, boundaries. Ridge is my husband, and hope is douglas’s mother. And if you try to undo those two things–

Taylor: I’m not trying to undo either of those things, brooke. They’re just happening naturally on their own. But the fact that you think I’m doing it to you tells& me everything I need to know.

Thomas: Oh.

Liam: You getting a few laps in?

Thomas: [Laughs] I had no idea you were here.

Liam: Sorry. Sorry. I, uh, actually I did text you, but, obviously, you don’t have your phone on you.

[Giggles]

Thomas: Obviously. What’s up?

Liam: Just– I was, uh, looking for douglas.

Thomas: Oh, he’s not here.

Liam: Where is he?

Thomas: Uh, he’s with steffy and kelly. Why?

Liam: Well, because I’m– I am here to pick him up. It’s time for douglas to come home.

Brooke: I don’t even know what you’re talking about. You have an agenda, taylor. You’re trying to uproot douglas out of the one stable, loving home he’s been in since caroline died.

Taylor: You know that is not what I’m trying to do. Thomas deserves to be with his son.

Brooke: Okay, fine. Hope is not stopping him at all. He’s always had full access to douglas.

Taylor: No, but he wants more now. And he deserves that.

Brooke: What if it’s too much too soon?

Taylor: Well, thomas doesn’t feel it is.

Brooke: Well, I don’t think he’s the best judge of that.

Taylor: Okay. And you are?

Brooke: Yes, I am. I’ve been there. I’ve seen it. I’ve witnessed it. Douglas is in a very stable, loving home with beth, and liam and my daughter.

Taylor: Yes. And I’m very grateful for that.

Brooke: Okay.

Taylor: But ouglas is thomas’ son.

Brooke: And hope& is douglas’ mother. His adoptive mother. And she has as many legal rights to him as thomas does.

Thomas: This is douglas’ home. This is the forrester family home. Right. His last name is forrester. So this is also his home.

Liam: I– what, wait. I think you know what I actually mean. Douglas has been here for days now. Hope has been trying to be understanding. But this is a lot that you’re asking.

Thomas: I’m asking to be a presence in my son’s life. A full-time presence. And douglas wants to spend more time with me as well. And I think hope understands that. But that’s not exactly why you’re here, is it?

Finn: No, that– yeah. I mean it would be great. But flying off to a medical conference

[Finn’s voice fades off]

Sheila: Grandma loves you so much. I hate being kept apart from you. It is the most painful thing in the world.

[ Hayes babbling]

Finn: But right now I’ve got a little boy who’s waiting for his dad to play with him. No, absolutely. I’m just– I’m still on the mend, so. Yeah. Tell him thank you. Okay, thanks. Bye-bye. Hey, bud. Sorry– how did I, uh, how did mr. Buddy end up on the floor? Hey, hayes. Sorry to take that call bud but I’m all yours now. Okay? What’s the #1 retinol brand

Taylor: I am not questioning hope’s rights as douglas’ legal guardian, and I’ve always been grateful to the love she has shown my grandson.

Brooke: But?

Taylor: But I’m just unsure at this moment why– why thomas actually signed those papers. They weren’t together at the time, and he was in a very bad place back then.

Brooke: Thomas was obsessed with my daughter.

Taylor: I know. I know. I remember.

Brooke: Do you also remember the harm that he caused?

Taylor: He was in a very bad place mentally. So naturally, the fact that he signed those adoption papers it’s always concerned me.

Liam: I really didn’t come here to get into all this. I just wanna pick up douglas and take him home.

Thomas: And I told–

Liam: I know he’s out. I got it. Whenever he gets back.

Thomas: But that might not be for some time.

Liam: Then I will wait.

Thomas: Okay. Suit yourself. But you should know douglas did invite his friend over they wanna do, like, a cookout thing tonight, and I think they’re kinda stoked about it. Why are you reacting that way?

> Liam: Oh my god. See? You keep saying you’re a changed man, and yet you pull the same crap over and over again.

Thomas: Like you would care. Like you would ever think that I’m a changed man. You know what? I don’t care. Do you think I love my son? Do you think my son loves me?

Liam: Yeah.

Thomas: Great. That’s all that matters. I wanna be with my son. I wanna be a father to him. And I wanna have a deepening bond. And you know what? In the last couple of days since he’s been here, I’ve seen that in action. We’ve been getting closer and closer. And I think as a father, you would understand that. As a son, you would encourage it. But you know what? You’re doing the same thing you always do. I’ll tell you what, liam, if you ever try and come between my son and me, there’s gonna be hell to pay.

[ Knocking at door ]

Finn: What did you forget? Ah, zende. Hey. Sorry. Um, thought you were steffy.

Finn: I’m sorry to disappoint. Um, here, come in.

Zende: Thank you. Thank you. I’m guessing the mrs. Is not here?

Finn: Oh, she’s, um, with kelly, uh, and douglas. Was she expecting you?

Zende: No, not really. I was eager to drop off these new sketches, though. It’s a bit of a different vibe from me.

Finn: Oh, you made a special trip?

Zende: Yeah, well, that was my cover anyway. What I really wanted to do is get some playtime in with my baby cousins.

Finn: Kelly is gonna be disappointed she missed you. Hayes, too. But I literally just put him down for a nap, so.

Zende: That’s a bummer. Wow, man. To think you almost missed your chance at all this, all because of sheila.

Sheila: Just those few precious moments holding you in my arms again, hayes.

[ Sighs ] I just wish it could have been longer.

[ Door opens ]

Sheila: What are you doing?

Deacon: Just took a break. I wanted to check on you.

Sheila: [Giggles] You mean check up on me?

Deacon: Sheila. Look, I know it seems like I’m your jailer, but I’m not. I’m just trying to look out for you.

Sheila: [Laughs] How sweet.

Deacon: Okay, you know what? Fine. You know, you wanna poke fun? Go ahead. I’m the only one who knows you’re still alive. So guess what? You stuck with me.

Sheila: Aw, got my son and my grandson.

Deacon: Except you don’t, sheila. I mean, look, if finn ever figures out that you concocted this whole bear mauling scheme and you’re still roaming around free I–

Sheila: You know that maternal pull, it’s always there. And wanting to be with finn and my grandson, that doesn’t go away. It’s all I think about, you know. I dream about that. If only things could be different. If only.

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Brooke: I can’t believe what you’re suggesting. Hope loves douglas as deeply as if she’d given birth to him.

Taylor: I have never questioned that. Not once. But hope could still be in my grandson’s life without having to seek legal control through paperwork.

Brooke: What? She has given douglas a stable, loving life. She’s been a wonderful influence for him.

Taylor: Oh, of course, she has. Yes, she has. But hope and thomas share custody. But the thing is, is she hasn’t really shared. Douglas has spent the majority of his time at your cabin with hope and liam and not my son. And see, now it’s time for thomas to get his son back. It is time for douglas to be with his father and the rest of the forrester family.

Liam: Can I clarify something with you? This is not me coming between a father and a son. That is not what’s happening here. But if you are the changed man you say you are, you would at least acknowledge that staying with hope and beth and me is what’s best for douglas right now.

Thomas: I’m not sure that that’s what’s best for douglas.

Liam: How? How can you think that? You know how happy he is over with us.

Thomas: Yes. And he’s happy over here, too. And hope has seen it for herself.

Liam: Yes. Which is why he should exist in both worlds. He should have both. But at this point, dude, you are– you are holding the kid and you are using it as a reason to get hope over here more and more.

Thomas. Okay. Stop. Stop. If you’re insinuating–

Liam: I’m not– I’m not insinuating. I’m telling you that you should look in the mirror right now because I think that your obsession with hope is kicking back up again. I really do.

[ Thomas scoffs ]

Zende: You know, man as someone who was adopted too, I’m sure you’ve been dealing with some pretty complicated emotions. I mean, li raised you. She’s your mother in every sense of the word, but sheila only gave birth to you. There’s no denying that. But to know what sheila did to you, to steffy, that is a lot to deal with emotionally.

Finn: Yeah. It’s, um, it’s been a challenging time for us. But I’ve just been focused on steffy and kelly and hayes, the family.

Zende: Uh, as you should. It’s just that, ah, I don’t mean to pry.

Finn: No, it’s okay. And you can. You can relate more than others. I appreciate you checking in. But the truth is, sheila, she’s gone. I never have to worry about her or think about her ever again. She’d never come back.

Sheila: I know what you’re going to say. That I’m dead to finn and hayes is never gonna know his grandmother.

Deacon: That’s how it is. That’s how it has to be. No, I–

Sheila: It’s not the way that I want it to be.

Deacon: Look, sheila. I get it, alright? I’m a parent, too. But you know hope is my whole world. But our situations are not the same. I mean, the stakes, they are astronomical. If you try and see hayes or finn again, you can never see them again.

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Brooke: Douglas can spend time with thomas and with the forrester’s any time he wants.

Taylor: Oh.-Brooke: Hope has made that abundantly clear.

Taylor: Okay, but you know that this isn’t about an occasional sleepover anymore. Thomas wants a permanent arrangement, and it’s only fair considering the amount of time he’s lost with his son.

Brooke: And that is not hope’s fault.

Taylor: I didn’t say that it was. But the fact is, is that thomas and hope share custody. But she hasn’t been doing that. She’s been keeping douglas to herself.

Brooke: What are you talking about, taylor? Hope stepped up. She gave douglas a loving, stable home when thomascouldn’T.

Thomas: And now he can. That little boy deserves a relationship with his father, he’s going to have it. Thomas is ready to be a loving and devoted father to his son.

Thomas: There it is. That’s what this is about. You’re acting like you’re concerned about douglas, even though there’s no reason to be. When really you’re just concerned about hope and think that I might still be obsessed with her.

Liam: Okay. All right. You tell me, then. Should I be concerned? Actually, no. You know what? Scratch that. More to the point. Should you be concerned? Should douglas be concerned? Should your family be concerned? Because the truth is, you’re the only one that truly knows if your obsession with hope is starting back up again. I mean, you’re standing here, you’re saying that you regret all the things you’ve done in the past, but here you are and you’re doing it again, right? You– you’re keeping douglas over here. You’re using it to woo hope over for visits. By the way, I’m not getting these invitations. Only hope. Not me. Do you know what that tells me? It tells me you’re enjoying the fantasy of you, hope, and douglas as a nuclear family. And if your obsession is starting back up again, you and I know what happens. We know where this goes. You will lose control. And I’m so– the only difference is this time, I’m– I’m not just gonna wait around for it to happen. Okay? My job is to protect hope and beth and douglas, even if that means from you at all costs.

Deacon: I know this is rough for you. Should probably have my head examined for letting you stay here, but I feel for you. I do. I know how much you love finn and hayes, and I can see that this is breaking your heart. Not being able to hold them and laugh with them. But that’s just how it has to be, sheila. You have to accept this. I gotta get back to work. You gonna be okay?

Deacon: I have to go.

[ Hayes babbling ]

[ Sheila giggles ]

Finn: Oh, bud, did you have a bad dream? Oh, it’s okay. Alright. Daddy’s here. And I’mma make everything okay. I’d never let anyone or anything harm you. Okay? All right. Here, let me get mr. Giraffe for you.

Sheila: Oh, it’s like I still– still feel you in my arms. I don’t care what deacon says. I am gonna be part of hayes’ and finn’s life again. I– I will somehow.

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Nate: Hey. Hope you haven’t been waiting too long.

Elena: For you, I don’t mind.

Nate: Sure you mean that? Even after things got heated earlier?

Elena: I regret my part in all of that. I just want the time we spend together to be easy.

Nate: Mm. Like sunday morning?

[ Chuckles ]

Elena: Like things used to be — you know, fun, spontaneous. Maybe we could go and have dinner someplace new. Or maybe we could lay out by the pool at the athletic club? Look up at the stars, drink some wine?

Nate: Oh. As much as I would love to, i will have to ask for a rain check.

Elena: Oh. You have other plans?

Nate: Yes. I am getting everything in place for the first-ever chancellor-winters music festival. And it’s all gonna come together before devon can get back and put the brakes on.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: Hey. If it isn’t dad of year.

Billy: Ah. I’ll take coo of the day. Thank you very much.

Lily: Yeah. How was your outing with johnny and connor?

Billy: It was good. They had a blast.

Lily: Good. What about chelsea?

Billy: I think it was really good for her, too, you know? I think it was nice for her to see the boys hanging out in that way.

Lily: Sweet. Well, good. I’m glad.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Lily: Look, now that you’re back, we have something really important to discuss.

Billy: Okay. I am here and ready to handle whatever you throw at me.

Lily: Well, this time it’s your mother who’s doing the throwing.

Billy: What do you mean by that?

Lily: Uh, not sure exactly. She said that she has a very important announcement to make.

Nick: [ Sighs ] You okay?

Sharon: I’m just checking to see if faith posted any photos yet. I hope she’s having a nice time.

Nick: She’s gonna be fine. So are you. It’s actually me I’m worried about.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, this whole kids growing up stuff is for the birds.

Nick: I know. Let’s not even think about the empty-nest thing, and let’s just get in there and order something decadent.

Sharon: You don’t have to do all of this to distract me.

Nick: Is it working?

Victor: Well, how nice to see both of you.

Sharon: Oh, hello.

Nick: Hey, dad.

Victor: Your mother was called to a conference call, so I’m gonna have lunch by myself. Why don’t you join me?

Sally: What’s a girl got to do to get a drink around here?

[ Chuckles ]

Adam: The bartender should be back in a minute. You’re welcome to sit. Unless you prefer hovering.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I can, uh, hover elsewhere if you’d like.

Adam: Well, I would like if you sat. I mean, if that’s what you would like to do. We can do this, right?

Sally: Speak?

Adam: Mm-hmm, while having a drink, in between sips. Don’t you think?

Sally: It’s worth a try. Thank you.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sally: [ Clears throat ]

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

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Victor: I’ll grab us a table.

Nick: You invited my father to lunch?

Sharon: No. Is this part of your master plan to distract me?

Nick: This is not ideal.

Sharon: No, it’s not.

Nick: You know what? I dare you to go in there and tell him to go home.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] I am not gonna walk in there and tell victor he has to go back to the ranch. But, you know, it might be nice to spend some time with someone who loves faith as much as we do.

Nick: Alright. It’s your call. Don’t say I didn’t give you an out.

Victor: Well, by the look of things, you were deciding whether to stay or not.

Nick: No, no, it’s cool. In fact, I wanted to see you. I wanted to ask you how christian was while he was staying with you. Was he a good boy?

Victor: He’s a great kid. Wonderful.

Nick: Good. He does love his grandparents.

Victor: How did things go with faith?

Sharon: Very good. You know, she’s settling in, getting to know her roommate. And we ran into moses and his mom.

Victor: Oh. Wait a minute. Well, I’m glad that he is there, but hopefully things don’t get too serious between the two of them. I want faith to study, you know.

Sharon: Well, I’m sure she will, but, you know, we want faith to have the whole college experience. And that includes friends and parties and, yes, a boyfriend.

Victor: As long as she doesn’t forget about her family.

Nick: I don’t see that happening, dad.

Victor: You know your mother already sent her a care package.

Nick: Are you serious? She’s already going overboard.

Victor: Oh, that’s alright. That’s okay. Listen, you know that faith will face a lot of challenges, and it’s always good to know that her family is there to back her up and to love her, you know?

Sharon: [ Voice breaking ] That’s so beautiful. I… you know what? Would you excuse me for a moment?

Nick: Of course.

Victor: Everything alright?

Nick: Yeah, I — I just think, you know, we’re both a little raw from dropping faith off at school. It’s gonna be tough. I have christian at home. Sharon’s still dealing with losing rey.

Victor: Yeah. It’s a lot to handle.

Nick: Yeah, it is. But I know sharon’s very excited for faith. She’s gonna get through it.

Billy: I think someone needs a reminder that my mother has a flair for the dramatics. I’m sure it’s not a big deal.

Lily: Oh, okay, mr. Know-it-all. What do you think it’s gonna be about?

Billy: Well, I’m assuming that she’s planning another trip around the world, except this time she’s gonna go the other direction.

Lily: You think she would really call us all together for a conference call — including devon, by the way — to talk about traveling?

Billy: Isn’t he in virginia with amanda, supporting her while she spends time with her mother?

Lily: Yes. Exactly. And she would never interrupt his personal time for something trivial.

Billy: No, she wouldn’T. So maybe there is something major going on.

Lily: Right. So, were there any hints that she dropped to you about what it might be about?

Billy: Nope. Zero.

Nate: I know you had some reservations about it, but i refuse to believe this is a mistake. I’ve heard everyone’s criticisms, and I’ve taken them to heart. I’ve found ways to address the problems devon had with my idea. I found the perfect location, got all kinds of food trucks lined up for a bargain. And I’ve got devon’s favorite smoked barbecue.

Elena: I think it’s gonna take a lot more than a good meal to convince devon.

Nate: The robust projected ticket sales should do the trick. This music festival is gonna make a lot of money, not to mention all the positive buzz it’s gonna generate. Trust me on this.

Elena: But he already said no.

Nate: He said not now. He never completely vetoed it. So, I postponed the original date, and everything’s ready to roll.

Elena: Nate, I know this is the last thing you want to hear right now, but I am urging you to hold off on this until devon is back and he can approve the plan.

Nate: No. This has to happen now. Hi, I’m karen.

Nate: I’ve decided to take some of your earlier advice after all.

Elena: Can’t wait to hear which nugget of advice make the cut.

Nate: No matter how viable my music festival idea is, there’s no way devon’s gonna accept it.

Elena: Is that how you’re justifying going behind his back?

Nate: No, no, you’re right. I shouldn’t go rogue. I’ll be consulting with lily.

Elena: And you think lily’s gonna green-light this plan without devon’s input?

Nate: She’ll at least be fair. She’s open-minded. She’ll consider my idea based on its merit, whereas with devon, even if my music festival idea somehow ended world hunger and brought about peace, he would still find a way to reject it…

Elena: Nate —

Nate: …Because it came from me.

Elena: You’re exaggerating.

Nate: No, I’m not. He’s that hostile. If I’m going to get anything accomplished, I’m gonna have to find a way to maneuver around him.

Elena: I understand why you’re frustrated, but devon is still your boss. You can’t just cut him out of the loop. It would be professional suicide.

Nate: This isn’t the same as working at the hospital. You’re an excellent doctor, but the business world runs by different rules.

Elena: All I know is i wouldn’t want to work in a place where people were making decisions based on personal grievances.

Nate: It’s not objective like medicine. And, frankly, the consequences aren’t as dire. There’s no patient on an operating table with his life in my hands.

Elena: The stakes are still high. A music festival is a massive undertaking and something that devon would definitely want to be a part of.

Nate: He will be — once the ball gets rolling. Look, I wasn’t hired because of my degree or experience. I was hired because of my instincts. So I’m going to follow them. I’m tired of holding back to appease devon.

Elena: Okay. I love you, nate, and that is why I cannot let this go. I would be a horrible person if I did not try to convince you to slow down. Even if you think I’m wrong, can you please do this for me?

Victor: Now, you make sure that faith knows that if anyone gives her a hard time at that school, they have me to deal with, alright? I want her to succeed. I want her to study hard. Because your mother’s convinced she’ll be the next in line of the many female ceos of newman enterprises.

Nick: Well, my daughter has told me that is exactly what she wants.

Victor: And that’s why we need to make sure that newman enterprises continues to thrive, alright? Now, how’s it going with victoria’s proposed acquisitions?

Nick: Some companies are extremely willing to sell. Others are gonna need more convincing. But I think by the end of the quarter, you’re gonna see a lot of movement.

Victor: You’re making a lot of good moves, son. Once we have replaced sally spectra and find us someone to run newman media, that division will make a lot of money again.

Sally: How are things at jabot?

Adam: Uh, there are a few sharks in the water, but, um, i still feel like I made the right decision. Stepping away from my family.

Sally: Glad things are working out.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I know you’re in a good place. I just read the good news about newman media beating quarterly expectations for growth.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I know you a flair for understatement.

Adam: [ Chuckling ] Okay. Apologies. Better than good.

Sally: The numbers are spectacular, actually. It’s been quite a thrill. And if I am being truly honest, I have you to thank for it.

Nate: Hey, billy.

Billy: Hey, man. If you’re here for the big video call, you’re a little early.

Nate: Actually, I’m looking for lily. I wanted to let her know what I’ve been working on.

Billy: Ah, she just popped out for a second, but she’ll be back any minute.

Nate: Okay. I’ll wait.

Billy: Alright.

Nate: Any idea what this, uh, conference call with jill is all about?

Billy: No idea, but if she’s got devon on the call while he’s out of town, it’s got to be something big. Alright. I’ll bite. I’ll mention the, uh, elephant in the room.

Nate: What are you talking about?

Billy: Look, I think lily and I are both a little concerned that your transition here hasn’t been quite as smooth as we all hoped. Am I wrong?

Nate: To be honest, billy, I’m tired of my ideas being bypassed or ignored.

Billy: By devon.

Nate: Even when lily likes something, he is hell bent on shutting me down. His negativity makes no sense to me. It’s condescending and insulting. The man has everything going for him, and I could not be happier about that. So, why does my cousin have it in for me?

Billy: Look, I’m not gonna speak for devon, um, but I do know that historically he’s been a little cautious when it comes to business.

Nate: I suppose that’s possible, but I think it’s our personal connection that’s complicating the situation. How do you and lily keep this relationship with ceo and coo going so flawlessly?

Billy: That is a whole other dynamic, man. Um, but, you know, I’m just trying to keep a low profile, support her and let her shine. I also don’t have the same drive and ambition that you do, and that is not a slight at all. I admire that.

Nate: Thank you.

Billy: Look, I’m not gonna second-guess devon, but i believe — and I know lily does, too — that it would be a huge loss for our team and this company if you were to walk away.

Nate: I don’t want it to come to that, either.

Billy: That’s good. I’m glad to hear that.

Nate: Thank you for being supportive, billy. I really appreciate it. I needed that today.

Billy: Hey, man, I’m just speaking the truth.

Nate: You know what? Since lily’s not here, you mind if I pitch that idea that i mentioned earlier to you?

Billy: Yeah, of course, but you know I have no ability to green-light anything, right? It would be from one coo to another coo.

Nate: No, but I respect your opinion. And I’m sure you can gauge lily’s feelings about what she likes and what she dislikes.

Billy: I’d like to think so.

Nate: So, you willing to hear me out?

Billy: Fire away.

Nate: Then, on the second stage, we’d have a few singers we were considering signing to the label so we can gauge the crowd’s response.

Billy: Onsite market research. That is very clever.

Nate: I’ve considered this from every angle. This music festival is not just gonna be a promotional opportunity for chancellor-winters. There’s a solid business case for it.

Billy: I agree. I think it’s fantastic, man, and it gives you an opportunity to strut stuff a little bit.

Nate: [ Laughs ] That is not my motivation, I swear.

Billy: That’s fine, but you know what? You, uh — you got good instincts, and it gives you an opportunity to prove that you’re here for a reason.

Nate: Well, then it plays a huge part.

Billy: There you go.

Nate: But that’s just the rough sketch. I wanted everyone to see what’s possible.

Lily: Hello.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: What did I walk in on?

Billy: Well, nate was just sharing his improvements on the music festival idea that he’s running with.

Nate: You still haven’t given me your opinion.

Billy: I think it’s great, honestly. I think it’s got massive potential for huge success.

Nate: I knew I was onto something.

Lily: Did you run this by devon?

Nate: Not yet.

Lily: Oh, okay. Well, I’m a little worried what his reaction might be. But, um, I want to hear more. But let’s chat about it after our mysterious video call with jill. Hi. Are jill and devon ready for the conference call? Okay, great. We’re ready. Patch us in. Thanks.

Billy: Hey, if you see an opening, I think you should share the improvements to the music festival idea with the group.

Nate: Uh, I don’t know if it’s ready for jill and devon to hear just yet.

Billy: Well, I think it’s great, and I would be surprised if everybody didn’t think the same.

Lily: Jill.

Jill: Lily.

Billy: Hey, mom.

Jill: Hello, son.

Lily: Devon, good to see you.

Nate: Hey, devon. How’s everything going in virginia? And how’s naya?

Devon: She’s holding steady. She’s — she’s doing alright. I appreciate you asking.

Lily: Well, good. Send our love.

Devon: Always.

Jill: And moses. How is our favorite college freshman?

Devon: He’s doing good. Sofia sent pictures, and it looks like he’s settling in really well.

Jill: Mm. I’m sure he’s gonna have a wonderful time.

Lily: So, the big question is, why are we being summoned?

Jill: [ Chuckling ] Oh, getting down to business. I love it. Okay. Hold on to your seats, everybody, ’cause I have a proposal that could change everything.

Nick: Look, dad, I’ve thought about it, and I’m not gonna replace sally. She’s green, but she’s learning. She’s doing a great job. I think she’s gonna prove to be a very valuable leader for us someday.

Victor: What do you base that on?

Nick: The latest numbers. They’re great.

Victor: The latest numbers are due to what adam put in place.

Nick: While I appreciate how much you respect adam’s skills, do you think it’s completely fair to assume that all the success we’ve had with newman media is because of adam?

Victor: Since when have you become such a fan of sally spectra?

Nick: Dad, I’ve just been watching her very closely. She’s killing it, you know? She’s made some pivotal decisions on the fly. I can’t say I would have made them any differently. Now, I know you want the company to be completely family-run, but that’s not always the best and only solution. And, frankly, dad, we’re running out of newmans. I mean, faith can’t run her own division until she at least graduates college.

Victor: I feel very strongly about what I’m about to say. Family is what makes our company strong. Jack abbott just committed an egregious mistake by hiring adam as co-ceo of jabot. That’s a mistake for jabot and a mistake for adam. I may not have any say over there, but I will continue to guide the major decisions of our company.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Sharon: So, what did I miss?

Nick: Uh, nothing. Just some business talk. Don’t want to bore you to death.

Sharon: No, I’d really like to get caught up on what’s going on. It would be a good distraction.

Victor: Alright. Well, then… here it goes. Sally spectra will get the pink slip. And you ought to take her place.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Adam: I want credit for nothing, good or bad, that happened after my rather abrupt departure from newman media, okay? That victory lap is all yours.

Sally: I will take my share of the credit, but I wouldn’t have even been in the position to achieve the win if it weren’t for you.

Adam: I didn’t do anything.

Sally: You believed in me.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: And you saw a career path for me that I didn’t even see for myself at first. So [Sighs] Even though I may resent the hell out of your methods, you made sure that i kept the job after you resigned. So, even though you may have broken my heart, you left me with something very rewarding.

Adam: You said that with complete sincerity, not an ounce of snark.

Sally: Because it’s the truth.

Adam: Does that mean you’ve forgiven me?

Sally: Is there even anything to forgive? I’m jonathan lawson

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Nick: Sharon, this conversation needs to stay between us.

Sharon: Of course.

Nick: Sally’s dismissal is not a done deal. And this is the first I’ve heard that you want me to take over her position. And why would you want that, dad? Why would you want to remove me from the corporate leadership team? Vick has said over and over again that she loves working with me. And I get it. We make a great team.

Victor: Don’t you understand that you’ll still be with the company? I’m just asking you to protect one of its most valuable assets.

Nick: Well, I’m doing what i want to do right now. And I know you’re only suggesting this because you think it’s a slap in adam’s face. I don’t want to be a part of that ’cause I don’t think adam deserves it right now.

Adam: What do you mean, there’s nothing to forgive? I thought that you wanted me to earn my shot at redemption. And I was fully prepared to do what it took.

Sally: There’s nothing that you need to do because i realized something about you, adam. You are who you are.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] What are you saying? That, um, I’m a jerk that is incapable of changing?

Sally: Maybe.

Adam: You know, you really do make me laugh.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Well, I guess I’m just that clever.

Adam: Among other things.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Even if I was saying that you are a jerk who is never, ever going to change his ways, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world.

Adam: Why not?

Sally: ‘Cause you’re the jerk I fell in love with.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Well, don’t leave us hanging. What’s the big proposal?

Jill: Before we get to my reason for setting up this meeting, I would like to hear updates on what you’ve all been doing.

Devon: Yeah, we’re getting a lot of great press with the new acts that we’ve signed.

Jill: Fantastic. And how’s our newest executive doing? Nate, are you getting the lay of the land?

Nate: Yeah, I’m doing my best to contribute to the team.

Billy: Nate’s doing great. He’s improved upon what our first music festival could look like.

Devon: I-I was under the impression we put a pin in that because it’s too much too soon for the company.

Billy: I think it’s got massive potential, and I think we should hear him out.

Nate: Listen, I don’t want you to think I didn’t take your concerns to heart. I understand you want to play it safe while the merger’s so young, and the timeline worried you.

Devon: Yeah, that’s part of it.

Nate: So I pushed back the date. Crunching the numbers, with that in mind, should still give us a healthy profit margin.

Devon: Okay, but these — these numbers you’ve crunched — these aren’t real-world numbers. These are calculations, and they rarely hold up when it comes to live events.

Nate: Compared with other festivals with the same breadth and scope that we’re going for, I think what I came up with will be pretty accurate.

Devon: Right, but you’re comparing festivals that are already established, and we’re not that at all. There’s too many unpredictable factors here. You can have artists pull out, and then we’re responsible for refunds. So, it’s — it’s a bit too much financial uncertainty.

Nate: I can counter all your objections. I’ve spoken with vendors and organizations that are ready and eager to do business with us. And we can address all your concerns by hooking the festival up with a charity, maybe the abbott-winters foundation. So, even if we don’t hit those numbers you’re so concerned about, which I highly doubt, we still come out on top for promoting and donating to a worthy cause.

Lily: You’ve done a lot of work on this, nate.

Devon: Yeah, after I said to pause the conversation.

Nate: Lionel hunter even agreed to perform.

Lily: What?! Wow. My dad loved him. He had all of his albums.

Nate: And he said he’d do it for free if it was for a worthy cause.

Lily: Oh, my god, nate, that’s amazing.

Devon: So, you’ve already spoken to artists about this?

Nate: And other organizations to confirm those numbers you’re so worried about.

Jill: Wow, that’s enterprising.

Nate: We could start the wheels moving on this as soon as tomorrow.

Devon: I, um — I just — I don’t understand why you don’t want to believe that I know what I’m talking about when it comes to this.

Billy: What nate’s come up with is solid, and he’s improved upon the original idea.

Devon: No. I’m aware of that. And it has nothing to do with the idea. I think it’s a great one. It’s about the timing. And I don’t think it’s right for our company right now. And I have a decade of experience to back that up.

Lily: Okay, gentlemen —

Jill: No, no, no, no. It’s okay. I respect strong opinions. And I have to say that I am intrigued. So, what do you think of this, lily? Do you like the idea? Did you know if you turn to cold with tide

Nate: So, what’s your answer?

Lily: I mean — well, I need, you know, time to look at the data that nate pulled together and, you know, look at the festival from every angle.

Jill: Good idea.

Lily: Yeah, and, you know, let’s discuss this in house when devon returns from virginia.

Devon: Sure. That sounds fine.

Jill: Look, you all know that I support healthy, rigorous debate. It keeps everybody on their toes. But, lord, I have to tell you it does my heart proud to see how passionate you all are about this company.

Nate: As long as everyone’s keeping an open mind.

Jill: That is exactly right. We have to stay flexible. We have to be receptive to new ideas.

Lily: Well, I’m dying to hear what new ideas you’ve been working on.

Billy: Yeah. You still haven’t told us what the reason for the conference call is.

Lily: It sounded very important.

Jill: First, let me thank you for all the hard work that you have done in making this merger happen because chancellor-winters — we’re in a very strong position. We are poised to do incredible things. We know it, and now so does the rest of the world. And all the buzz that we’ve generated — that’s what has led me to contemplate making another big move.

Lily: What do you have in mind?

Jill: I want to take the company public.

Nick: Look, you want to take pot shots at adam, dad, do your thing. I just don’t want to be a part of it. I think adam’s been through enough lately.

Victor: Son… I’m absolutely stunned hearing you defend your brother, knowing full well he turned his back on his whole family.

Nick: Adam made what he thought was the healthiest decision for himself to walk away from the company. And the battle between the two of you always brings out the worst in him, so maybe this is a good thing.

Victor: What, are you blaming me for his decisions? He’s a grown man.

Sharon: You’re right. He is a grown man. One who’s tried to win a place in your heart for a long time. I’m really impressed by the way nick is standing up for adam.

Nick: I’m seeing him in a different light these days. Now, I still disagree with the vast majority of his decisions, but I think I understand his psyche better. Plus, adam and I share a strange but tragic thing.

Victor: What are you talking about?

Nick: Well, you helped both of us avoid the repercussions of taking another man’s life.

Victor: I don’t think we should discuss this right now.

Nick: Dad, it’s okay. Sharon knows everything.

Adam: Well, I will certainly take the mantle of jerk. It’s certainly, um, one of the tamer names I’ve been called.

Sally: I mean, I could come up with something spicier if you’d like. I’m just not really sure it’s necessary at this point.

Adam: I doubt it. But you should know that, um, according to the american association of bars —

Sally: Not to be confused with the bar association for actual lawyers?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Back to my, uh, premise — if you share a confession while having a drink, you get one in return.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] Okay. I am bracing myself.

Adam: You may have fallen in love with a jerk, but I fell in love with the one woman that i never felt the need to pretend anything with… except for one time. And I know that I fell into some bad patterns, and I am genuinely sorry, sally.

Sally: [ Inhales deeply ] Well [Clears throat] We’ve moved past all that, right? We have admitted that we really did fall in love with each other. Our egos have been soothed. So, now that we’ve cleared the air, we can just sit back, have a cordial cocktail as… friends.

Adam: I don’t feel like just a friend right now. (Vo) when you live with moderate to severe crohn’s disease

Victor: Son, this is a very delicate family matter. I don’t think it should be discussed with anyone else.

Nick: You should be glad i have sharon to confide in. I’m still struggling with what i had to do that night.

Victor: You did nothing wrong. Time for you to get over it.

Nick: Both sharon and adam think I should talk to a therapist so I don’t bottle the feelings I’m having inside and just let them fester the way adam did.

Victor: Look… I protected my sons. And I’ll be damned if i apologize for it.

Nick: You don’t have to. I’m not accusing you of anything. I understand you did what you felt was right. I just find it interesting that this might finally be the thing that makes me understand what makes adam tick.

Victor: [ Sighs heavily ]

Sally: [ Exhales heavily ]

[ Cellphone dings ]

[ Sighs ]

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Something important?

Sally: [ Sighs ] It’s chloe. Something at work needs my immediate attention.

Adam: What’s wrong?

Sally: I just thought for the briefest of seconds maybe she was here and this text was a way to lure me away from you, but she’s not here, so this must be a genuine emergency.

Adam: You really have to go?

Sally: Yeah, I, uh, really… definitely do… for many reasons.

[ Sighs ]

Adam: I am glad that we can talk like this again.

Sally: So am I.

[ Breathes deeply ]

Jill: Going public would increase our development capital exponentially. Plus, it would help fund the kind of expansion that nate is so passionate about pursuing.

Billy: Uh, I think it’s a pretty big step.

Jill: Billy, no, this is the time for big, bold moves. Don’t you agree, nate?

Nate: Well, of course I do, but I don’t —

Jill: And why would we waste our time on one little music festival?

Devon: Well, thank you.

Jill: No, when we could have an entire worldwide circuit of them? Okay, tell me what you all think.

Lily: Well, I mean, I-I need time to digest. I mean, this kind of caught me off guard.

Jill: Devon?

Devon: Yeah, uh, I increase our development capital exponentially. Plus, it would help fund the kind of expansion that nate is so passionate about pursuing.

Billy: Uh, I think it’s a pretty big step.

Jill: Billy, no, this is the time for big, bold moves. Don’t you agree, nate?

Nate: Well, of course I do, but I don’t —

Jill: And why would we waste our time on one little music festival?

Devon: Well, thank you.

Jill: No, when we could have an entire worldwide circuit of them? Okay, tell me what you all think.

Lily: Well, I mean, I-I need time to digest. I mean, this kind of caught me off guard.

Jill: Devon?

Devon: Yeah, uh, I think that, uh — I think that going public, it sounds like we’re gonna be giving up a lot of control.

Billy: I agree with devon.

Devon: I also think that control is probably more important right now than just an influx of cash.

Nate: To some people, control is everything.

Devon: I think that we shouldn’t lose sight of the concept that appealed to all of us when we started this, and that’s that it would be a family company, you know, not one that’s publicly traded and owned.

Jack: But, devon, imagine all the opportunities and the possibilities.

Lily: What do you think, nate?

Nate: This is obviously above my pay grade. Thank you for including me in the question, but I’ll leave it to the experts to answer. Thank you again for including me.

Jill: Would someone like to tell me what the heck that was all about?

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Nate: The cancellation fee. How much did you say it would be? Okay. That’s what I’m saying. Cancel it. Invoice me. The company will cover it.

Elena: Nate, what’s going on?

Nate: You were right. Working with my cousins was a huge mistake. I’m out.

Next on “the young and the restless”…

Nikki: I am going to L.A. To confront the one person who may have some information — deacon sharpe.

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Gabi: I don’t know what to say.

Li: Well, that’s not a good sign. It’s also very unlike you.

Gabi: I just– this is just so unexpected. We haven’t even been dating that long. You’re proposing out of the blue. Where is this coming from?

Li: After I solidify my relationship with gabi, she’ll want nothing to do with stefan. It’s coming from my heart. I love you, gabi, and I was afraid that if I waited any longer, I might miss my chance to make you my wife, and that would be unbearable because I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I’m hoping you feel the same.

[Soft dramatic music]

Tony: Now, it’s unpleasant enough battling gabi and li for control of the company, but to have your family turning on each other as well?

Anna: But, darling, that’s nothing new.

Tony: I know my brother was a bit of a brute to ava. What I don’t understand is why johnny is so protective of her.

Anna: [Chuckles] Darling, isn’t it obvious?

Tony: Well, I suppose it’s due to some misplaced sense of chivalry.

Anna: [Laughs] Chivalry has nothing to do with it. Johnny has a crush on ava.

[Laughter]

Johnny: Of course ava can handle the memorial. She’s a lot stronger than you give her credit for.

Ej: Are you sure about that? Ava seemed pretty shaken up when she saw jake the other night.

Johnny: That was just her imagination. She realizes that now.

Ej: But memorials can be quite emotionally taxing, even for the strongest people. What if this is the thing that pushes her over the edge and makes her start seeing dead people again?

Ava: Jake?

Ava: It really is you. How’s this possible? You’re dead.

Stefan: Not anymore.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Johnny: Yeah, you’d like that, wouldn’t you? For ava to have some kind of breakdown. Because then if she’s declared mentally unfit, you’ll make a play for her shares.

Ej: I’ll admit the idea has crossed my mind.

Johnny: No kidding.

Ej: But if you’re so concerned about her holding on to her shares, her sanity, then maybe this memorial service isn’t such a good idea.

Johnny: Look, ava’s fine with it, okay? And no one is forcing you to go. I just thought you’d want to pay respects to your brother.

Ej: I hardly knew jake.

Johnny: He’s still family. That meant something to nonno. I thought it meant something to you, too, but I guess I was wrong.

Ej: [Sighs]

Ava: No. No, no, no. This isn’t real.

[Chuckles] This isn’t happening. This is– it’s just like the time before.

Stefan: The time before?

Ava: Yeah, when you came to the house, and I fainted, remember?

Stefan: Yeah, you’re looking a little pale right now. Maybe you should sit down, hmm?

[Eerie music]

Ava: No, no, no, no, no. No, this is in my head.

Stefan: All right, I’m not quite sure what’s going on here, but–

Ava: No, I’m–I’m– I’m going crazy, okay? This isn’t real. All right? You’re not real. You’re not jake.

Stefan: Who the hell is jake?

Kristen: May I come in?

Brady: Actually, chloe and i were–

Kristen: What–where the hell is he?

Chloe: He? Who exactly are you looking for?

Woman tc: My a1c stayed here, it needed to be here.

Brady: Kristen, chloe asked you a question. Who else did you think was here?

[Dramatic music]

Kristen: You need to get to the salem inn right now. This is her room number. You’re going to go to the room, knock on the door, and you are going to show her how much you love her. I thought randy was here, the hunky intern chloe has been flirting with at work.

Chloe: What? That’s not true. I never flirted with that guy, I don’t even know his name.

Kristen: Oh, but look at you. You immediately knew who I was talking about.

Chloe: Oh, for god’s sake.

Brady: Oh, my god, kristen, why would randy the intern be here?

Kristen: Oh, come on, brady, isn’t it obvious? I thought chloe was cheating on you with him. And nauseatingly, though, it would’ve been, I thought I would catch them getting it on. Clearly, I was mistaken, so I’m going to be going.

Chloe: Okay, no, no, not so fast. We know damn well you didn’t come here because you thought I was cheating on brady. Kristen, what are you hiding?

[Soft dramatic music]

Stefan: Jake dimera. Born december 11, 1979. Coincidence? Maybe this jake dimera is my twin brother. Is that who this woman thinks I am?

Tony: I hope your instincts are off base right now.

Anna: Why? Because ej will go ballistic if ava and johnny get involved?

Tony: Yes, that’s one of the many reasons. I mean, aren’t things bad enough between father and son?

Anna: Oh, ej needs to get over himself and stop trying to control everyone around him. And if johnny is interested in ava, then good for him.

Johnny: Did I hear my name?

Anna: Yes, yes, darling boy. Yes, I was just saying how sweet it is of you for putting together this memorial for ava and for jake. Ava must be very appreciative.

Johnny: Just–I just hope it brings her some peace.

Anna: Ah.

Johnny: Ava? What’s wrong?

Ava: I saw him. I saw him down at the crypt.

Anna: You saw who?

Ava: Never mind.

Tony: You saw jake, didn’t you?

Ava: Yeah. Yeah, I saw him again.

Li: Gabi? What are you thinking?

Gabi: Yeah, I’m sorry, I just need a moment to process everything.

Li: Of course. Take your time. And just so you know, I thought about doing this, proposing to you, in a moment romantic setting, but I figured this is where we first connected, so it was appropriate in its way. Still processing everything?

Gabi: Li, I didn’t even know you were thinking about marriage.

Li: Actually, I’ve thought about it for a while now, ever since the moment I met you, I’ve been captivated by your beauty, intelligence, your strength, and determination. The last few months have been the happiest I’ve ever been, and I don’t want that to end. But I’m beginning to feel that I may have jumped the gun.

Gabi: No. Not necessarily.

-Hi, dr. Rick. It’s julie. -[ Gasps ] That’s me.

Anna: What do you mean you saw jake?

Ava: I wanted a moment alone before the memorial, so I went down to the crypt, and he was standing there, right next to his plaque.

Tony: And did you talk to him?

Ava: Yeah, we said a few words. Then I freaked out, and I came here, but, look, I know. I know this isn’t possible, but I’m telling you, it seemed real. You think I’m crazy.

Johnny: No. No, I don’T. So, look, why don’t we both go down to the crypt and see if we can get to the bottom of this.

Ava: Thanks, johnny.

Johnny: Let’s go.

[Soft dramatic music]

Kristen: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m not hiding anything. I will respectfully express my regret on accusing you of being a cheating whore, not that you weren’t in the past, but maybe you’re trying to mend your laws.

Brady: Kristen! Leave now.

Kristen: Of course. I’ll let you two get back to whatever it is you were doing. And brady? I will see you tomorrow in court.

Brady: What in the hell was that about?

Tony: I think my brother was right. Ava is having a nervous breakdown.

Anna: Oh, come on, tony. You know that mausoleum is incredibly dark and creepy. You can’t blame her for thinking she saw a ghost down there.

Ej: Shall we go pay our respects to our brother?

Tony: I thought you weren’t going to attend.

Ej: My son shamed me into it. Family loyalty and all that. Shall we?

Anna: Oh, I actually think we should wait here a bit.

Ej: Why?

Anna: Because ava and johnny are down at the crypt, and it would probably be best if we don’t interrupt them.

Ej: Interrupt what? What’s going on?

Tony: Ava thinks she saw jake again.

Ej: [Chuckles]

Johnny: What’s wrong?

Ava: I just– I just need a minute.

Johnny: Of course, yeah, take your time. You know, on the one hand, I’m afraid jake won’t be in there, and on the other hand, I’m terrified that he will be, and I’m going to be the only one who can see him, and that’s going to be confirm that I’ve lost my mind.

Johnny: Ava, whatever happens in there, I am going to help you through it. All right? We’re going to figure this out together. I’m here for you, okay?

Ava: Okay. Let’s do it.

Johnny: All right.

Gabi: When we first got together, I thought it was just going to be a fun little fling, and that’s what I wanted at the time, and I assumed you were fine with that. But, you know, as time went by, I started to realize it wasn’t just a fun little fling. It has grown into something deeper.

Li: For me as well.

Gabi: I had a conversation with rafe about a month ago, and I told him, li, that I was done with love, that no one could take stefan’s place in my heart, and that’s still true to an extent. But he–he also told me not to give up on love. And I’m starting to realize that there’s room in my heart for someone else, for you.

Li: What are you saying?

Gabi: [Sighs] Well, I’m saying that if the offer still stands, I would be honored to be your wife.

[Tender music]

An amusement park is like whooping cough,

[Soft dramatic music]

Ava: There’s no one here. Jake was standing right over there, right near his plaque. And then he came over to me. He reached out, and he touched me this time…

[Chuckles] And he was wearing a suit. His favorite one. But it’s impossible.

Johnny: I don’t know. I mean, my family does kind of have a history of cheating death. My nonno, my dad, my uncle tony, my aunt kristen. They’ve all come back from the dead, so maybe my uncle jake, he did the same thing.

Gabi: [Laughs]

Li: I love you, gabi.

Gabi: I love you too. Now, aren’t you forgetting something?

Li: Oh, of course.

Gabi: Wow. Oh. It is stunning. But it’s probably a little too extravagant.

Li: Nothing too good for you, my love. I want to give you the world.

Gabi: I love the sound of that.

Li: Let’s start tonight. Let’s go celebrate. The night is ours! I’ll book the dimera jet!

Gabi: Yes, yeah, but we have to go after jake’s memorial.

Li: You’re right. How could I forget? I’ll admit I am excited to see how ej and the rest of the dimeras will react to our engagement. I’m guessing they won’t be too pleased that we’ve consolidated our power.

Gabi: I hadn’t even thought of that.

Li: Well, I just hoped that it wasn’t the only reason you accepted my proposal.

Gabi: You’re also a good kisser.

Li: I’m glad you noticed.

Gabi: Of course I noticed, but maybe I could use a little reminder?

Li: Hm.

Kristen: Is he here?

Rolf: Who?

Kristen: Henry viii. Who do you think? Stefan!

Rolf: I thought he went to call on the voluptuous ms. Chloe lane.

Kristen: So did I! But I just saw chloe; my brother clearly hadn’t paid her a visit. Where the hell did he go?

Johnny: All right, let’s go outside. Jake could’ve wandered off.

Ava: No. No. Look, as much as I want to believe that you’re right and jake is alive, I– it doesn’t make any sense. Right? If he was back and he came back for me, then why would he have let me walk out that door? We were in love. He would’ve followed me. He would’ve found me and convinced me that he was back and he would be together right now.

Johnny: I can’t explain why jake would’ve let you go, but if we find him, we can ask him. What’s the harm in trying?

Ava: Oh, I don’t know, I mean, aside from the fact that ej is going to try and use it against me again?

Johnny: Yeah, aside from that.

Ava: Ej finds out that we are out chasing ghosts, he is going to have me locked up, and maybe it was where I belong, right? Because I’ve obviously lost my mind.

Johnny: Ava, no. Look, stop saying that. I’m sure there is a perfectly good explanation for all of this. Didn’t you say you had hallucinations when your son drugged you?

Ava: Yes.

Johnny: Okay, so maybe that’s what’s happening right now. Maybe we need to go get you checked out by a doctor.

Ava: It does not feel like that this time. I haven’t been drugged, johnny.

Johnny: Well, then it’s something else, but you can’t just assume that you’re insane. Let’s think about this for a second. Let’s think about what could be going on here.

Ava: Okay, what is going on here is I can’t tell the difference between what is real and what is not.

[Laughs] I can’t take it anymore. You know, with seeing jake and then having him disappear and then thinking I’ve gone nuts and on top of it, having your father ridicule me all about it? It’s– it’s too much. It’s too much.

Johnny: Ava, wait.

Ej: Um, ava nearly ran me over just now. Is she all right?

Let’s be real…

Kristen: I don’t understand. I told stefan chloe was staying at the salem inn. I even gave him her room number. I mean, I did everything except draw him a map. So how could he go and screw things up?

Rolf: I warned you that it was too soon to release him out into the world. I would’ve much preferred to have done another round of behavioral conditioning.

Kristen: So you’re telling me that your brainwashing didn’t take?

Rolf: I can’t say for sure, but it worries me that he didn’t feel compelled to go straight to ms. Lane.

Kristen: Really? “It worries you”? Well, it more than worries me, rolf. It’s ruining my day. Possibly my entire future.

[Sighs] If stefan wasn’t compelled to go straight to chloe, well, you know what that means.

Rolf: I hesitate to say.

Kristen: Oh, right, of course, you do. Because if stefan is still in love with gabi, oh, this is on you, rolf. And you sure as hell know what that means.

Anna: Well, we better get down there. Ej took off like a bat out of hell when we told him that ava thought she saw jake again.

Tony: Yes, I– maybe I should’ve said something. I just hope that ej is not going to be too unkind to her.

Anna: Oh, I’m sure he’s probably his usual sensitive and compassionate self.

Tony: Well–

Gabi: Ah. Sorry we’re late.

Tony: Oh. Busy day at the office?

Gabi: Guess you could say that. Li and I are engaged.

Anna: What? Really?

Gabi: Yeah.

Anna: Oh, congratulations!

Li: Thank you, anna. Thank you.

Anna: Wow.

Tony: Yes, congratulations. That’s quite a strategic merger on both your parts.

Li: I assure you, this has nothing to do with business. Gabi and i are very much in love.

Tony: Well, of course you are.

Gabi: So johnny and ava. Where are they at? They’re down at the crypt already?

Tony: Yes. Yes. I hope ava is going to feel well enough to attend the memorial.

Gabi: Why is that? What’s wrong with her?

Tony: Well, I’m afraid she thinks she saw jake again.

Li: What? Where?

Tony: Well, this time she claims she saw him down in the crypt. So johnny went down with her to have a look around.

Gabi: I feel so bad for her. No only is she grieving her husband, now she’s having these hallucinations.

Li: Perhaps we should go down there, make sure everything’s okay.

Johnny: Ava is fine. She’s just feeling a little emotional about the memorial.

Ej: Why? Tony and anna just told me that she still thinks jake is alive.

Johnny: Oh, so you know.

Ej: It’s what I’ve been trying to tell you, johnny. The woman is mentally unstable. Now do you believe me?

Johnny: [Chuckles] This is all going exactly the way you planned it, isn’t it?

Ej: What the hell are you talking about?

Johnny: You’re gaslighting her, trying to convince her that she’s insane so you can get your hands on her shares.

Ej: Oh, please. Ava is making herself insane. She doesn’t need any help from me.

Johnny: Oh, really? Because you told her that it wouldn’t be long before she had another vision of jake and then boom, it happens, giving you just the evidence you need to take her shares.

Ej: And how in the hell was I supposed to arrange that?

Johnny: I don’t know, maybe you put on a jake mask.

Ej: [Laughs] I think you’re confusing me with your aunt kristen. I don’t do masks. In fact, I’m horrified by the entire concept.

Johnny: Then you hired a look-alike.

Ej: A look-alike? Okay, now you’re just being crazy, johnny.

Johnny: Jake has turned up twice. Somehow, I don’t know, but I think you’re behind it, and you’re trying to scare her.

Ej: Damn it, johnny, I am not responsible for ava’s hallucinations! And frankly, I’m getting sick and tired of you taking that woman’s side over mine!

Johnny: That woman has a name and she’s your sister-in-law.

Ej: Alleged sister-in-law. You’d have to be an idiot to think that her and jake were actually married. That’s just more of her sinister lies. She’s an amoral woman, johnny. She was brought up to have no conscience, and that is still the case, no matter what she may say to you.

Johnny: Is that what you tell yourself to justify your campaign against her?

Ej: Damn it, johnny, there is no campaign! And your defending this deranged woman is not only infuriating, it is also downright sad. The fact that you’re so bloody gullible, so naive, it’s just embarrassing!

Johnny: Well, yeah, I’d rather be gullible and naive if that means having a heart. I’d much prefer that to being cold and cynical, like you. Ava is vulnerable, and I will not let you push her over the edge.

Ej: Oh, my god, I’m not trying to–

Johnny: Just stay away from her, damn it! Leave her the hell alone.

It’s started. Somewhere between a cuddle

Johnny: What are you doing?

Ava: What does it look like I’m doing? I can’t stay here. This house of horrors is driving me insane.

Johnny: Where will you go?

Ava: I don’t know, probably back to the garage.

Johnny: No. No, ava, don’t do that, you shouldn’t be alone right now.

Ava: I won’t be because kristen is still staying there.

Johnny: That’s even worse. My aunt kristen’s favorite game is getting people to question their sanity.

Ava: Oh, well, too bad for her, she won’t have far to go.

[Chuckles] Besides, you know, I never belonged here in the first place. Maybe it’s why I’m being punished.

Johnny: For what? You didn’t do anything.

Ava: Okay, come on, you must know that’s not true, right? I’ve done plenty terrible things in my life, and maybe it’s all just coming back to haunt me literally.

Johnny: What, you’re talking about the mafia stuff? Because let me tell you, my nonno did some things in his day that would make the vitalis look like choir boys. And he still gets to have his portrait on the wall. Besides, that’s in the past. I mean, you fought to overcome all that. You should be proud of everything you’ve accomplished.

Ava: Wow, you– you really are sweet. But you’re giving me too much credit. And aside from me not being that lovely person that you think that I am, I’m losing my mind, and you should not have to deal with that.

Johnny: You’re not losing your mind, ava.

Ava: Then how would you explain what I saw or what I thought that I saw?

Johnny: You can’T. I can’T. Okay, but if you just stay, we can figure it out together like I said, just– just please don’t go.

[Dramatic music]

Rolf: I just got a text from mr. Shin.

Kristen: What did we want?

Rolf: Apparently, ava vitali thinks she saw jake on the dimera property again.

Kristen: Meaning she saw stefan again.

Rolf: Sounds like your brother went back home instead of seeking out ms. Lane.

Kristen: Which means he went to track down his wife. Damn it, rolf! You didn’t wipe out his love for gabi after all.

Ej: And then he accused me of gaslighting ava, which of course I denied, but he refused to listen, the little swine.

Tony: Well, that’s a lovely way to refer to your son.

Ej: Should I think warmly of him when all he does is insult me? When he feels no loyalty to me whatsoever?

Gabi: Okay, look, outrage aside, johnny has reasons to be suspicious. I mean, you would do anything to get your hands on ava’s shares.

Ej: Like I told my son repeatedly, I am in no way responsible for ava’s decline. And rest assured, I’m going to let your father know about this latest incident, just in case you two were trying to cover up for ava again.

Gabi: You know, you really are a creep.

Anna: Enough! Guys, we’re supposed to be here to pay our respects to jake, and can we just table the usual snarkiness for just a bit?

Tony: Yeah, anna’s right. Shall we begin with the memorial?

Anna: I suppose we might as well. The less time we spend in this place, the better.

Tony: So we are here today to celebrate the life of our dearly departed brother, jake, who’s joined his twin, stefan, in the great beyond.

[Soft dramatic music]

Stefan: Anyone here?

[Sighs] Guess not.

Stefan: Good to see you again, father.

Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

Kristen: Stefan was supposed to fall in love with that stupid slut chloe and drive a wedge between her and brady! Rolf, my whole plan is going up in smoke! And it’s because of your incompetence!

Rolf: What? How is this my fault? I told you he wasn’t ready!

Kristen: Well, then perhaps you should’ve been a little more forceful with your concerns! Your timidity, along with your failure, has ruined everything! And not just my plans, rolf, you screwed things up for li as well. Oh, I’m warning you. I am warning you, rolf. If stefan shows up to reclaim gabi, li shin is going to make you pay for your unforgivable blunders with your life!

Anna: That was a lovely tribute, darling.

Tony: Oh, thank you, sweetheart. Although, I found it hard to come up with some cherished memories of a brother I hardly knew. But I did my best. Oh, by the way, did anybody invite kristen?

Anna: Well, i certainly didn’T.

Ej: Don’t look at me. This whole memorial was all johnny’s idea. And he and jake’s grieving widow didn’t even have the courtesy to attend themselves.

Anna: Well, I’m sure that ava is grieving in her own way.

Tony: Yeah, well, now that this is all done, shall we get back to the house and have some cocktails and hors d’oeuvres?

[Soft dramatic music]

Ej: Oh, don’t let us keep you though if there’s someplace else you’d rather be.

Li: Thanks, tony. Drinks and a little something to eat sounds lovely. We’ll catch up.

Tony: Okay, we’ll see you there.

Li: Are you all right?

Gabi: Yeah, I’d just like a moment alone with stefan if that’s okay with you. I just, um– I’d like to share our news with him and sort of ask for his blessing.

Li: Of course.

Gabi: I won’t be long.

Johnny: Please, ava, don’t go.

Ava: I have to, johnny. Nobody wants me here.

Johnny: Look, I do. This house? It’s a lot more bearable with you in it.

Ava: Why are you being so nice to me?

Johnny: Because… I like having you around. And I care about you, ava, a lot.

Ej: I’m going to look for johnny.

Anna: Well, maybe you should wait just a minute. Give him a little more time. Besides, you don’t want to miss the champagne toast to celebrate gabi and li’s engagement.

Ej: They’re engaged?

Anna: Yes, apparently. Just today, and she’s gotten quite the big rock from him.

Ej: And why the hell would I toast to that? Those two are merely trying to cement their positions at our family company, consolidate their power.

Tony: I had the same thought.

Anna: Oh, you two are such cynics. Come on, tony. Help me pick out a bottle of champagne. Oh, ugh. Who put that empty glass there? That could leave a water mark.

Tony: Oh, darling, don’t worry about that. Harold will take care of it.

Gabi: I never imagined I’d be telling you about my feelings for another man, and I hope you understand that as wonderful as what we had was, I needed–I needed to make a new life for myself. But, you know, even though li and I are engaged, you are the love of my life and always will be. But I have to let you go. Goodbye, stefan.

[Dramatic music]

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Zende: So what do you think?

Paris: I think vanessa will be bummed that she’s out sick today.

Thomas: Seriously, zende. Really great work.

Zende: Aw. Thank you, man. And thank you for modeling.

[Knocking on door]

Taylor: Hi. Wow. Whose is this? This is fantastic.

Thomas: This annoyingly talented guy.

Taylor: Oh, my gosh. I love it. Am I interrupting?

Thomas: No, no, no. Actually, this is a great time. Brooke isn’t here.

Donna: I feel like– I feel like I’m living in a dream.

[Brooke laughs]

Katie: Well, we always had a feeling about you and eric.

Brooke: And now, look. You’re back together again, you moved into the house.

>Donna: I couldn’t be happier. But this time around, it’s, like, that much sweeter.

Brooke: Oh, I’m thrilled for you, sweetheart.

Donna: Thrilled for you, too. I mean, ridge is home, where he should be.

Brooke: Yeah. I mean, he’s been seeing a lot of his ex-wife and kids over at eric’S.

Donna: Yeah, he has been coming around quite a bit.

[ Hayes crying ]

Li: Can you say “grandma?” Can you say “grandma?”

Finn: Oh… he’s, like– he says “waah.”

Li: Yeah, it’s okay. I remember you at this age. I remember you, yeah. I think your first word was “stethoscope.”

Finn: Oh, was it? Oh, that tracks.

Li: Yeah.

Finn: Did I cry this much?

Li: Kind of.

Finn: I think, grandma, you can come over any time. We really love having you here.

Li: Oh, certainly is nice without all that security outside. Now that the threat of sheila’s gone.

[ Water running in background ]

Deacon: Seriously, what the– dammit! They still haven’t fixed the hot water yet. And no jokes about needing a cold shower. Sheila, what are you doing? Come on. Again?

Sheila: What?

Deacon: You’re looking at pictures of finn. You know how you get when you start obsessing. What scares me is you still have nine toes.

Paris: If you’re looking for ridge, he’s not here.

Taylor: Um…

[ Chuckles ] No, well, believe it or not, I am– I am here to see my handsome and amazing son.

Thomas: What?

Taylor: Yes.

Thomas: Lucky me. Though I’m sure that dad is gonna be bummed he missed you.

Taylor: Oh. Well, I’m– I was thinking I was gonna see your mini me here. Isn’t this his half day?

Thomas: Oh, yes. Steffy has him. She took kelly and him to a pottery class.

Taylor: I love that.

Thomas: Yeah.

Taylor: And I love that you get to spend so much time with douglas. And so does his family.

Brooke: Taylor and steffy are the ones organizing this forrester family time.

Katie: They really had a family get together, and you didn’t get to go?

Brooke: Yeah, but it was last minute. So, it’s really not a big deal.

Donna: No, no. So, eric– eric would’ve wanted you to feel welcome. And believe me, I would’ve insisted on it had I been there.

Brooke: Honey, it’s okay. Everybody’s just so happy that finn is back. We are, too.

Donna: Yeah.

Brooke: I just feel like taylor’s using this to drive a wedge between ridge and me.

>Li: Hayes fell right to sleep.

Finn: You’re just– you’re so great with him.

Li: Oh, gosh. You know, being able to share these moments with him. Read him a story… there’s just nothing better.

Finn: It never gets old, does it?

Li: Such a blessing. Breaks my heart to think that he almost lost his father because of sheila.

Sheila: I think about finn all the time.

Deacon: Maybe a little too much. Sheila, you get there’s nothing you can do about it at this point.

Sheila: I’m never gonna stop pushing. For the day that I– I get to hold him again.

Deacon: I get that this is rough for you. I know how much you miss finn. But, sheila, it’s like you keep forgetting. Everyone thinks you’re dead, including finn. With downy infusions,

Taylor: So, zende. Um, when would someone be able to purchase this amazing piece from forrester creations?

Paris: Oh, you’re gonna have to fight me for this one.

[ Laughs ]

Taylor: I wouldn’t dare. This is– this is made for you, paris.

Zende: I’ll tell you what. I still gotta make a few more tweaks, but when it’s all finished, I might be able to hook both of you up.

Paris: And that is on the record.

Thomas: Oh, I heard it. Well, look at you. Getting all the vip treatment.

Taylor: I know! But you’re still my favorite designer.

Thomas: I know, but, you know, zende’s really coming along.

Taylor: Oh, honey, I love this. I just– I love seeing all of this. You’re, you’re getting along with your cousin at work, and… well, you just seem so happy.

Thomas: I am. I really am happy. What’s there not to be happy about? Things are great here at work, and I get to spend more time with my family, and douglas. Bonding with him, my son, who I love more than anything.

Taylor: I know you do. This time that you guys are sharing together is… it’s just so long overdue, you know? Honey, I don’t want you to worry about brooke and everything she’s doing. Because she does not get to dictate my grandson’s life or his future. He is a forrester, after all.

Brooke: Oh, this forrester versus logan stuff is exhausting.

Katie: I mean, we all understand family loyalty, but this is taking things to the extreme.

Brooke: It’s crazy. This fantasy that taylor and her kids have that their little family is gonna get back together with ridge and– poor douglas! He’s just caught right in the middle of it.

Katie: How long has it been since he’s even been home?

Brooke: Too long. He was only supposed to be there one night.

Katie: This is just not okay.

Brooke: I don’t like thomas having that much influence over douglas.

Donna: You don’t think he’s changed?

Brooke: I think he’s made an effort, but I don’t think he’s completely reformed, no.

Katie: And let me guess. Ridge has total confidence in his son.

Brooke: Oh, yes, he does. And I don’T. So I have to be careful. Because I don’t want this to become a problem for ridge and me.

Li: You clearly have a deep love for your family.

Finn: I mean, they completely changed my life.

Li: You know, I’ve always wanted this for you, finn. Always. You were so focused on your career. I worried you may never find the right woman.

Finn: I might not have if steffy hadn’t been brought into the er that night. I guess it’s kinda fitting I met her at work, huh?

Li: So glad you did. It was always you, me and your father for so many years. And now, look, you have this great big family.

Finn: You know, you and dad. You were always enough for me growing up. That’s why I never really wondered too much about my birth mother.

Li: Until sheila came barreling into our lives.

Sheila: Do you really have to go?

Deacon: I gotta get down to the bar and start my shift.

Sheila: It’s really torture. Being here all alone. I’m just left with my own thoughts. My head is just playing it over and over and over again.

Deacon: I know that you can’t imagine life without finn or hayes, but, sheila, that is how it’s got to be.

Sheila: Oh, but this… this is killing me, deacon.

Deacon: I get it.

Sheila: I really, I– I need this connection with my family.

Deacon: You’re gonna have to figure a way to channel this into something else.

Sheila: I want– I want to hold my grandson again.

Deacon: Well, sadly, that is not going to happen again. Alright, sheila? You convinced everyone that you were eaten by a bear, remember?

Sheila: Well, what choice? What choice did I have? It was either that or die in prison.

Deacon: Regardless. Okay? That’s how it is. No more crazy stunts. You can’t leave here. You can’t go looking for finn. It’s too risky. Stay here.

[ Grunts ]

[ Sighs ]

Donna: Poor brooke. It’s like, if it’s not one thing, it’s another.

Katie: Well, she seems so stressed out. Hopefully, going to the office will help take her mind off things.

Donna: Yeah, yeah… and you know, I get it. Ridge is in a tough position. He’s getting pulled between his kids and his wife. But come on, it’s like, I dunno.

Katie: Well, I meant what I said before. Brooke and ridge are gonna get through this. They just aren’t on the same page about a few things.

Donna: Mm. One of them being douglas.

Katie: Yes, brooke is very concerned about him.

Donna: Well, you know, given thomas’s history, I don’t really blame her.

Katie: I don’t blame her either. And she also feels like her marriage is under attack from taylor, and… she might be right about that.

Brooke: Just when I thought it was gonna be a good day.

Li: You were always stronger than you realized. I’m so proud of what you’ve been able to accomplish, finn. The man you’ve become.

Finn: Well, I am who I am because of you, mom. I mean, I get my strength from you.

Li: Some days I don’t feel so strong.

Finn: Are you kidding? I don’t know very many people that have survived the wrath of sheila, and you did.

Li: Barely.

Finn: It must have been so frightening for you.

Li: Yeah, it was. It was surreal. I was– I was afraid of what she would do when she found out you were alive. I knew I needed help immediately. I tried to get away, but sheila was on to me. I jumped into the car and sped off, but she had to chase me. Next thing I knew, I had lost control. My car burst into flames. And I was going off a bridge. Then… I don’t remember much after that.

Finn: Mom. The trauma that you underwent… I mean, the fact that you lived through it all.

Li: I couldn’t leave you with sheila. You needed me, still.

Finn: Look at us now. We did it, we cheated death. You prevailed over sheila carter. We don’t have to be afraid of her anymore. I’m steve.

Li: You strong, courageous boy. I guess I must’ve done something right.

[ Finn laughs ]

Finn: You did everything right. Mom, I mean, I… couldn’t have asked for a more selfless, dedicated mother. And you literally brought me back from the dead. Everything in my world that I treasure, and that I hold near to my heart, is possible again because of you.

Li: And I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my son. Watching you with your wife, and the children, fills my heart with the most incredible joy. Knowing my beautiful grandchild will now have a father and family that he deserves. Sheila tried to snatch that from hayes. From all of us. She failed. She lost everything. You, hayes. Sheila paid the ultimate price. I hope she’s rotting in hell.

Finn: I mean, look, we don’t have to think about her anymore. Alright, sheila? She’s in the past. She’s not here now. She won’t be in our future.

Li: Thank god. Thank god for that. We can all stop looking over our shoulders now.

Finn: Mom, I’m sorry. I’m so glad you stopped by.

Li: Oh, it was such a treat to have breakfast with you and hayes.

Finn: He’s a– he’s a big fan of yours, I can tell.

Li: Well, please give him a big kiss from grandma when he wakes up, okay?

Finn: I will. Alright, let me walk you out.

Li: Okay.

Brooke: I’m surprised to see you here. Although I shouldn’t really be surprised, you seem to be popping up everywhere these days.

Taylor: If you’re looking for ridge, he’s not in the office.

Brooke: I know where my husband is. Thank you.

Taylor: Oh, you’re welcome. Brooke, you don’t seem happy to see me.

Brooke: No, I am. I’m very happy. I understand that steffy had another one of her forrester family soirées.

Taylor: Yes. Yes. Everybody had a really wonderful time last night.

Brooke: That’s good. But douglas didn’t come home. Thomas had him for yet another night.

Taylor: He was with his father.

Brooke: And hope is his mother. And his home is with hope, liam and beth. And he’s been gone for days, that is unacceptable.

Taylor: Okay, well, hope still gets to see him. And douglas wants this time with his father. They have a lot of time to make up for.

Brooke: Okay. Well, I don’t want things to escalate between hope and thomas. Between you and me, with ridge.

Taylor: Okay, well, that last part is a little late. I’m still cleaning paint out of my ears.

Brooke: I wonder whose fault that is. You know, I’ve really been trying to reach you, taylor, as a mother, as a psychiatrist. I just don’t think that I’m getting through to you. So, let me be a little bit more direct. This campaign to take douglas away from his mother, and from his home… to take ridge away from his wife, and our home, stops today. To-day. Do you understand?

Finn: Did you have a good nap? Did grandma read you a good story? I’ll tell you what, maybe when mom and kelly come home from the beach, we can go for a walk. Does that sound fun? Yeah?

[ Phone ringing ] Does that sound fun? Okay, one second. Hey, this is dr. Finnegan. Yeah. Oh, okay. Great. Um… uh, yeah. Just let me grab my laptop, and I’ll get right back to you. Okay, bubba, you stay here.

[ Hayes crying ] Oh, bubba, I’ll be right back. I just gotta take this call. Look, look. Okay. Alright, one second.

Sheila: Oh, my darling hayes. Grandma loves you so much, sweetheart. I hate being kept away from you and your daddy.

Finn: How’s the patient’s cardiac profile? Okay. And you ran an ekg? What’s the blood pressure? Okay. How long till the results come back?

Sheila: Hi, sweety. Hayes. Oh. Oh, thank you. Would you come to grandma?

Finn: Okay.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

why is mac so interested in you? Your guess is as good as mine. Okay. If that’s your story, stick to it. What? What? You don’t believe me? Why should I? I barely know who you are! I need to learn more about this guy before potentially blowing his world apart and letting him know that I could be his dad. Well, then do some research into his life, his background. And if you need some help, you have my P.I. Skills at your disposal. It might be better to forget the whole thing. Can you do that? Come on, mac. Just do the research. And if it turns out that cody is not your son, I mean, at least you know. I don’t need to know. As far as I’m concerned, whoever cody bell really is can remain a mystery. Forever.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Hang on one second. Okay. Yeah. Hello? Connor. Yeah, what’s up, man? You guys miss me already or what? Say that again. Jordan: I need you to process the prisoners awaiting transport to pentonville. No problem, commissioner. There is one you’re familiar with. I need your assurance that you can maintain your professional distance. Yes, ma’am. Mr. Cassadine. Officer cabrera will take it from here.

[ Door closes ] Nikolas: What do you mean I’m not on the list? That’s my wife in there. Those are my orders. Well, your orders have nothing to do with me. Sonny may be your boss, but he’s not mine. Actually, mr. Corinthos did not suggest that you cannot go in. Ms. Jerome did.

[ Chuckles ] Nice of you to join me. Join you? I’m the one who called the meeting. You did. And, yet, you are — oh, no — now 6 minutes late. Okay. Let me cut to the chase. You’ve made a lot of messes, victor. I want to know how you’re gonna clean it up.


You’ve caused nothing but trouble since you’ve come back to town — my town. It would really help me if you could be a little more specific. See, everyone thinks I leave a path of destruction everywhere I go, yet no one seems to come up with any evidence to support that notion. That’s because you’re good at covering your tracks. That makes two of us. There’s a difference between us. I don’t let my family go down for crimes I committed. Just your employees and best friends. What are you gonna do for spencer now that he’s going to prison to protect you, victor? Don’t you worry, sonny. I can protect my family. Like you protected ava? Are you saying that ava asked you to keep me out? Yes. Maybe ava’s not up for visitors. Why don’t we go get a coffee and maybe try back later? Oh, you can go right in, miss robinson. She’s expecting you.

[ Exhales sharply ] Uh, trina, will you please tell my wife that I’m gonna see spencer off to pentonville? Yes. Of course. Hopefully by then, she’ll have reconsidered. Put your personal effects into the envelope… anything of value you want kept here. You can take your chances with intake at pentonville, but items often go missing. Thanks, but this isn’t my first rodeo. Well, this is different. Coming from a famous, wealthy family helped you at spring ridge, but in pentonville, it can make you a target. I talked to my C.O. Buddy. He’ll see what he can do about getting you a work detail in the library. Thank you. But I can take care of myself. I hope that’s true. Not just for your sake… but for people who care about you. Ahh. Ahh! Trina! Oh, I’m so happy to see you. Oh, my gosh. I thought I almost lost you. What?! Never! No. I’ll always be here for you, trina, no matter what. Uh, yeah. Thanks, connor. I’ll be in touch. Everything okay? That was my neighbor. I guess his brother was visiting, and he saw the moving truck outside. He wants to put an offer on my house. Ooh! A good offer? Yeah. Like 20 grand over whatever market value is. That’s good. You wouldn’t even have to list it. I mean, that’s great, isn’t it? Yeah. No, it is. I just — honestly, I hadn’t even thought about putting it on the market yet. Oh, no? Why? You keeping your options open? Oh. Oh, no. No. I am all-in. But that is the house I shared with lulu. Oh, it must be weird thinking that if you do sell it, other people will live in there. It’s not even that. It just feels like it’s a decision… you know, I should be making, you know, consulting with her. Yeah, and it’s a huge decision. And once you decide to sell, it’s final. Right. It’s a good thing that you don’t have to decide tonight. Think about it? Sleep on it? Okay? That’s an excellent idea. Okay. Wait. I have — I have one more… oh, my gosh. What is it? …Favor. It’s not gonna be that hard, but… will you top me up, mister? Oh, yeah. Why don’t you want to know if cody is your son? After all these years, what difference would it make? It makes a huge difference for both of you! And just because cody is an adult doesn’t mean he’s not entitled to the truth. And this is your chance, mac, to, you know, have a child with your very own dna. You are more than enough for me. Oh, mac, I’m sure most of the time, I was too much. I mean, you’ve been such a great father to me and georgie. There isn’t a second that goes by that we’re not all grateful for that. So, you know, if cody is your son, I’m okay with it. I’m not gonna feel threatened. Can we just drop the subject?! We just want to make sure this is really how you feel. It is. I still want to know why. If cody is my son with dominique, just knowing that might be too high a price. Price? W-what are you talking about? I’m talking about what it could do to our family. Okay, so what was this mac guy asking you about me? General stuff. How we met, your movements at the party. My — my movements at the — w-why was he asking that? Probably to eliminate you as a suspect. He has to account for everyone’s whereabouts at the time ava was attacked. Fine. So you just told him I was with you, right? I’m not sure it came up. I probably forgot. Yeah. You forgot. You kissed me.

[ Laughs ]

You kissed me! Okay. Fine. You know what? Whatever. It’s just my luck. Every time a stranger comes to a new town, they get accused of murder. Has this happened to you before?


Answer the question, claire! How many murder investigations have you been questioned in? Britt, I have been a lot of things in my life. A skydiver, stuntman, stable hand. Hustler. Card shark. Yeah, well, one thing I am not is a cold-blooded killer. You know that, right? I wouldn’t be standing here if I thought you were. Think I need a lawyer? I don’t know. You know how expensive lawyers are? I do. On a stable hand’s salary? Maybe it’s time to pull up stakes and just get out of dodge. It — yeah. Maybe it is, if you have something to hide. I don’t understand, mac. What risk could cody possibly pose to our family? Okay. I have an appointment I need to get to. This is for you. Okay. Mom, thank you so much for babysitting. I appreciate it. Okay. Mac. Mac, honey, what are you so afraid of? I don’t know. Change? Felicia, I love the life we’ve built together. And it wasn’t easy. Oh, yeah, I know. After everything, losing georgie and nathan, gaining three beautiful grandchildren. We have endured so much. I finally feel like we have a little bit of peace. I just don’t want anything to disrupt it. Well, you know, life is change. And I wouldn’t begrudge you the opportunity to be there for cody if he turns out to be your son.

[ Sighs ] Well… at least we won’t be strapped with dirty diapers and those awkward conversations of adolescence. Oh, there’ll be plenty of awkward conversations. But just like you loved georgie and maxie just like your own, I don’t need blood ties to cody to welcome him into our family. Rory: You can hand over your phone now or just before prison transport leaves. I’ll hang onto it. Thanks. No problem. Just be sure to memorize your point of contact’s number and leave your attorney’s info with that person. It was my grandmother before, but she’s out of town. Pick a new one. Your grandmother’s husband maybe? Yeah, maybe. Spencer, when I walked in on you and trina at her party, I got the sense that, uh, you weren’t really finished, that there were things you both still needed to say. You’re mistaken. Trina and I are done, and we’re both moving on. So you have nothing to worry about. I’m not worried. I just don’t want you haunting us from prison.

[ Door closes ] Did you have any trouble getting in to see me? Uh, frank let me come right in. Great. I’m glad that you have protection, but I hate that you’re still in danger. That makes two of us. What did the police say? Do they have any idea who could have done this to you? Police are following leads. They’re — they’re ruling people out. As for me, I have some thoughts of my own. Who? Oh. You know what? Never mind. Just forget it. It turns out my personal prime suspect has an alibi and couldn’t have done it. So, um, I saw mr. Cassadine when I arrived, and frank wouldn’t let him in. Ava, you don’t have to tell me, but… why don’t you want your husband to come and visit you? Tell ballistics I need a hard copy added to the file. I want to see my son. Mr. Cassadine. Glad you stopped by. I have a few follow-up questions for you about your wife’s attack. I don’t see what help I can be. You already know I was with elizabeth at the time. Yes, I know you couldn’t have physically carried out the crime. What are you implying? I’d rather not imply anything. I just need facts so I can get closer to what happened and who’s responsible.

[ Sighs ] Okay. After I see my son. Where’s spencer? You know, most spouses in your position would be more cooperative. And I’m happy to cooperate after I see my son. Spencer’s in interrogation. Feel free to go in. Thank you. But before you go… be sure to leave your information with the desk sergeant so they can arrange a interview. You’ll want to have your lawyer present. Ava has a lot of enemies with threats coming at her from every corner. It’s almost impossible to keep her fully protected. Maybe somebody was targeting her that’s close to home. Just what are you insinuating? Everything copacetic between nikolas and ava? It’s a little volatile at times, I grant you. But nikolas and ava love each other fiercely. If you think nikolas could ever… my nephew is completely devoted to his wife. Really? Uh, so devoted that ava, uh, was staying at the metro court? ‘Cause I dropped avery off the other day, and I was surprised to see that, uh, ava was there. Maybe she was just tired of staying with — with esme. But that didn’t make any sense because esme’s gone. She’s vanished. Do you know anything about that, victor? I could ask you the same. After all, you snatched esme off the street. Okay. Let me tell you something right now! If I find out that you or nikolas had anything to do with hurting ava… …you’re gonna answer to me.


Be adversaries, surely. After all, we share family, as well as vision. Does anybody in your family actually talk to you? Does anyone in yours? I answered your summons. I’ve tolerated your baseless insinuations. Cast aspersions on my family again, and I’ll cease being a gentleman.

[ Sighs ] Alright, victor. Stay away from avery’s mother. And don’t let me have to call you again. Old pal. Ava: You know me and nikolas. When we’re getting along, it’s magic. When we’re not, it’s a curse!

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. But enough about me. I want to hear about you. How are you enjoying your vindication? Well, for starters, pcu reinstated me as a student. Ahh! That’s great news. Oh, good. I’m so happy for you. Thank you. I felt guilty meeting with the pcu administration while you were here in the hospital. What? Oh, no, sweetie. No. There’s nothing that you could have done for me. I’m happy that you’re taking care of yourself. I just thought you’d be one of the first people to celebrate my returning to school. Oh, damn straight, I would.

[ Both laugh ] And my parents did throw me a party. Oh. Well. I hate to miss a good party. How was it? Fun… that didn’t sound very convincing. What happened? An unexpected guest showed up. Get out! I know you hate me. When did you figure that out? Before or after you slept with my girlfriend?! Spencer, please give me five minutes. Was I unclear when last we spoke?! We are done! You are about to go to prison, and I am terrified! I do not care. I do not care. If you do not get out of here in the next 10 seconds, I will march out there and I will tell commissioner ashford exactly what you and ava were arguing about at the picnic. Uh, hey, let me know if you come across rocco’s gaming console. T-that would be the key to peace and happiness in this house. Okay, didn’t cody buy him some horse-race game when he was staying with you? Yeah. Yeah. He did. Those things are expensive. Well, he’s a pretty generous guy. Seems to be. Hey. What do you think sonny was talking to cody about? Who knows. Cody seems to take chances sometimes. But I don’t know. He seems like a pretty harmless guy, yeah? Yeah. You know, looks can be deceiving. What’s that supposed to mean? Nothing. Just, you know, like I’ve told you. When we were kids, he didn’t like to follow the rules. Yeah, but that’s when you were kids. Mm-hmm. And that was a long time ago.

[ Chuckles ] That’s true. People do a lot of living from adolescence up to being a grown-up. Oh, don’t I know it. I’ve done a lot of things that I regret. And I’m sure, back in the day, yes, cody played some tricks on some camp counselors, but that doesn’t mean that he’s up to something now. Hm. I’m human. We all have something to hide. I’m sure you have plenty. I used to. Mm-hmm. But all the bad, wicked criminal stuff, it all came out. I’m practically an open book. I bet there’s something. There isn’T. Anyway, this is about you. And, I mean, come on. “I can’t afford a lawyer. I got to leave town.” Overreaction much?

[ Mockingly ] Well, I wouldn’t have had to consider leaving town if you had given me an alibi. Oh, sorry. I only provide alibis after the third date. And since we’ve only been out once [Clicks tongue] You know, you’re right. You owe me nothing. See ya. Wait. You’d really just… up and leave port charles? Do you not want me to leave town? Oh, I mean, your buddy dante will probably be relieved that you escaped “the britch.” As for me, you know, I-I’m good either way. I think you’d miss me. For several minutes. A few, maybe. “Several” is pushing it.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Possibly I overreacted. It’s just… ever since I was a kid, I’ve been operating on fight-or-flight mode. Then why not stay and fight? You want me to fight?

[ Chuckles ] As long as you don’t sucker punch mac like you did scott. I make no promises. It sounds like that guy deserves it. What did you just say?


Hear you threaten my stepdad? Hey, maxie, we were just — no, britt. I’d like to hear this from cody. Why do you want to hit mac? Cody: From what I’ve been hearing, he thinks I gutted the woman at the picnic. Ava jerome. Yeah. Who, to the best of my knowledge, I’ve never even met. So why would I try and kill her? I can assure you mac does not think you attacked ava. Then why is he asking all these questions about me? ‘Cause he’s the chief of detectives. It’s his job to ask questions. Just answer directly and honestly, and you’ll be fine.

[ Chuckles ] So y-you’re suggesting that I talk to a cop voluntarily?

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sternly ] Yes. Oh, maxie’s right. Just call mac. I’m sure he’ll put your mind at ease. Cops lie. Mac is not a liar! How did you know my mother? Um, well, I didn’t know her very well, but mac… dominique and i were friends. I met her when she was married to your father. Maxie, try to look at it from cody’s perspective.

We know mac is a good guy and that he’s just doing his job. But cody doesn’T. Cody could be leopold’s son. Maybe that’s best for everyone. Not for cody. Everyone deserves a loving, compassionate father. Like me? Like you. I know it’s not scientific, but when you met cody, you saw yourself in him, didn’t you? You see a resemblance? His eyes. Similar twinkle. His is mischievous, while yours is kind. Even if cody is mine, I mean, he’s an adult. How much parenting could he need? How much does maxie still need? Good point. You know, you keep seeing cody as a liability rather than an asset. Besides change, is there another reason why you are resistant to welcoming him into our family? No matter whose son cody really is, he’s a stranger. How do we know what kind of person is? Well, here’s a thought. We get to know him. And not just a person of interest and not necessarily even as a son, but just get to know him as a friend. Maybe I’m setting myself up for disappointment. What if this all goes south? What if it doesn’t? You would implicate me in ava’s attack? As the townies might say… damn straight.

[ Door closes ] You will do no such thing! You will continue to remain silent, spencer. Is that understood? Unless, of course, you’ve already let something slip while three sheets to the wind at that unfortunate party. Don’t worry, uncle victor. I have not sold out my faithless father yet. I haven’t even given him a second thought. How is your wife, nikolas? I hear she’s recovering. Oh, you “hear”? Sonny’s henchman wouldn’t let me in to see her. Is that right? Maybe everyone’s finally onto you. Onto me? Uh-huh. We are not having this discussion here. Whoa, whoa. Yes, we are. Spencer, do you think that I’m the one behind ava’s attack? Because you’re incapable of hurting the people you love? Let’s ask hayden. Alright. That’s it. Enough! Stop this! Right now. Now, listen, I know — I know we are playing on a bit of a sticky wicket right now, but it’s nothing I can’t fix if you two get yourselves together! Jordan: Good job, officer cabrera. You maintained your professional demeanor as you carried out your duties with spencer cassadine. Not an easy task. Thank you, commissioner. Uh, I feel you should know I did talk to him about trina. Well, there was no altercation, no raised voices. It was all very calm. Then it’s fine. Thank you for telling me. Uh, commissioner… at the risk of overstepping… you know trina’s dad very well. Do you have any tips for how I can get on his good side? I almost forgot to tell you. I sold a sculpture to an overseas collector through simone. Hm! Asking price? Of course. You know, maybe we should — we should close the gallery just temporarily. Why? Because I don’t want you spending what’s left of your summer behind a desk. That’s why. I can balance my social life and work at the gallery. Okay. But let me know if it gets to be too much for you. Or even if you just — you need a break, right? I will. Promise me that you won’t be at the gallery alone. Okay? Especially at night. Maybe rory can keep you company if you need to work late? Do you think who did this to you could come for me? I don’t know who, and I don’t know why, so I don’t know what they’re capable of. I think it’s best to take precautions. Okay. I’ll figure something out. Good. But, you know, I didn’t ask you about work. I asked you about your life. Let me guess. This, um, unexpected party guest… it was spencer, wasn’t it? I just don’t get him, ava. He wrote me a letter, then he tried to leave before giving it to me. He dropped it, and then after I picked it up, he wouldn’t even let me read it. Why not? Because he said we weren’t friends. But then he admitted that he still had some sort of connection with me but he’s been lying this entire time. Like, what am I supposed to do with that? Especially now that rory’s in the picture. Alright. I-I’m gonna stop you right there, okay? Okay. I’m sorry. I-I shouldn’t be talking about something so silly when you almost just died. No, no. No. Not because of that. I’m gonna tell you something. Because you only live once and you deserve to know. What is it? Sweetheart, according to spencer, he knew all along that you were innocent. But that doesn’t make any sense. He told me to my face. It was all a ruse. He only stayed with esme to help prove that you were innocent.


Look. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not judging cody for what he did when he was a kid. But that was just me back then. Now I got a family to protect. And that includes you and danny and scout. I appreciate that, but I do consider myself a good judge of character. Oh, yeah? And, yes, cody may be the guy who thinks he can take a walk on the wild side. I do, however, think he is a decent guy. Oh, okay. So you’re saying you like the guy. Yeah, I do. So sue me. Oh, good. But…? But sonny’s not the only one keeping an eye on him. Maxie, I am not trying to offend you, but your stepdad, he’s treating me like a suspect. I’m not just gonna wait around and let the pcpd build a case against me. What part of “that is not what’s happening here” do you not understand? And I’m just supposed to take your word for it? Yes! I gotta go. I’ll talk to you later. I’m starting to think I was wrong. I do not think you should give that guy a second chance. Jordan: Trina’s father? Uh, yes. Mr. Taggert has been pretty distant. Any advice? You’re right. This is overstepping. Uh, sorry, commissioner. But since you asked… just be yourself. Taggert values authenticity. And the buffalo bills. Thank you. Good to know. Someone tried to kill my wife. You’re calling it a “sticky wicket.” I apologize if I sounded glib. I simply meant that there is no hurdle that we as cassadines can’t clear. Even if I hurt my wife, which I didn’t, it’s nothing compared to what you’ve done, uncle victor. I know you’ve had a trying 48 hours, so I’m going to overlook that remark. But I still think you should respect spencer’s wishes and leave right now. Fine. But no matter how many times you push me away, spencer, I will not give up on you. Prison transport’s almost ready. Time to say your goodbyes. Victor: What is it? It’s just, um — I had hoped more people would be here. Spencer carried a torch for you for a long time. Why didn’t he tell me? Because, in his boneheaded way, I think he thought he was protecting you. He figured if he was honest about his feelings then esme would make you suffer even more. And knowing esme, I shudder to think what she might have done. And he told you all of this? In a rare moment of openness. Maybe I’ve been wrong about him. Look, spencer is a spoiled, entitled young man, and I am in no way vouching for him. But he does seem to genuinely care for you. That’s what was in the letter. Probably. He’s reporting to pentonville today! That’s where nikolas is, at the pcpd saying goodbye to spencer. He wanted me to tell you that, by the way. Oh. Thank you. Great. Do you think I should go see spencer? I think you’re the only one who can decide that. But, trina, if you do see spencer, first I think you need to think long and hard about what you want, about what you need. I can’t believe spencer really has feelings for me.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, sweetheart. Of course he does. Anybody with half a brain and working eyes would feel the same. Sweetheart… thoughts, feelings, words, it’s one thing. Action, that’s another thing. Whoever you choose needs to be worthy of you and act in your best interest. Thank you. Will you be okay? Oh, yeah, I’m fine. Just make sure you tell me how this all works out. Okay? Okay.


You know I’ll support any decision you make. Even if you don’t agree with it? It’s not for me to agree or disagree with. If you don’t want to find out whether cody is your son, then don’T. It’s your call. I appreciate that. Of course, I can’t stop maxie from collecting dna samples from you and cody and running them off to the lab. And that would just be like her.

[ Chuckles ] She loves you. She’ll feel compelled to meddle, mac. This all could be a moot point. Cody may not be interested in getting to know me, even if it turns out that i am his father. That’s true. He may not. But how will you know unless you try? I like you around cody. You loosen up a bit. What are you saying? That I’m uptight?

[ Chuckles ] Who? You? You are the guy who billed me for slashing your tires. I only did that ’cause I wanted to see you again. You did? That’s really cute. Yeah, yeah. But I — wait. I-I’m saying that it’s — it’s o-okay to be cautious. Mm-hmm. I just — I kind of like the vibe you have going on with cody. I approve. You do? Do you approve? Yeah. Okay. And that’s very generous of me. Yeah! It is, it is. But maybe it’s actually just because, you know, we moved in together and now you’re worried you’re gonna get sick of me. Oh, you’re right. You know, I’m actually regretting that decision… yeah. …By the second. Right. Mm-hmm. And you just want to make sure you can pawn me off on my friend whenever you need space? Mm-hmm. You know, I think it’s really healthy to have outside friendships. Yeah, it is. You’re right. Mm-hmm. I know. I just like when you say that. You’re right. Oh. You’re right. Can you do me a favor? You’re right. Can you move that box off the couch? Mm-hmm.

[ Chuckles ] What is up with you? You liked cody, like, an hour ago. Yeah, well, that was then. Okay. Yes. Things got heated. Look, britt, you said you wanted for me to look at things from cody’s perspective, so I’m gonna do that. If I were a wandering cowpoke, why would I want to punch the chief of detectives? Oh, please. Like the authorities have never accused you of something you didn’t do. Maxie! I’m thinking. No, no, the authorities always knew what I was up to. They just never had sufficient evidence.

[ Chuckling ] That’s the story of my life. Anyway, if cody’s not a suspect in ava’s stabbing, then what’s the big deal? This will all blow over. I don’t think so. Cody was so defensive just now. He might not have attacked ava, but it’s pretty clear he’s up to no good. Yeah. Hi. It’s cody bell. We met recently, and I clearly did not make a good impression. Can I have a second chance to change your mind about me? Why are we here? Given what we are about to discuss, wouldn’t it be best to meet somewhere private? Privacy is overrated. In private, people tend to raise their voices. Next thing you know, a priceless ming vase is in pieces on the floor. No, here at least we’ll, uh — we’ll be forced to be well-behaved, speak in civilized tones. And if we should break anything, it can easily be put back together again with a dollop of glue. So why don’t you go first? I can’t believe that you and spencer think I’m capable of doing that to ava. Of course you’re capable. Everyone’s capable of anything. But regardless of that, we have bigger problems. Yeah, like my son going to pentonville. Like sonny corinthos asking questions about esme. Sonny: Ava. Hm. Hello. You look better. You’re sounding good. You’re able to say “I love you” to our daughter. That’s a great thing. Thanks for that. And for the security. Knowing that he’s out there, I… can actually feel safe when I close my eyes, so… what are your dreams like? That’s a different story. But thankfully I don’t remember too much of them when I wake up. And the pain meds help with that. Do you have any idea who attacked you? No, I don’T. I just get the — I get this feeling that you’re — there’s something you’re not telling me. Who am i protecting you from, ava? Jordan: Trina. Can we help you? Am I too late? Sorry. You missed him.

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Jack: Hey, andy. I called in a take-out order.

Phyllis: Hey, jack. Hey. Good to see you. It’s a beautiful day in genoa city, isn’t it?

Jack: I suppose.

Phyllis: Ah, the sun is out. The birds are chirping. The coffee is strong.

Jack: You sure they didn’t spike that with a little something?

Phyllis: Mnh-mnh. This is all phyllis.

Jack: Then what exactly do you credit this chipper mood to? Did talia morgan write a follow-up to the article she wrote attacking diane?

Phyllis: Um, gosh, I don’t think so, but certainly if you see more articles, please tell me. It’s really, really a mood lifter.

Jack: When I first asked you if you had anything to do with that article, you flatly denied it. It’s since came to me that you were seen multiple times in the company of the reporter who wrote it. Still want to stick to your old story?

Tessa: Is everything okay?

It will be.

Tessa: Is there anything i can do?

Not unless you know how to correctly position a light.

Tessa: Not really my forte, so you go for it.

Lauren: The weather is perfect. And the location — it really meshes with the vibe that we’re going for. You know, fun, summery, romantic.

Mariah: I couldn’t agree more. And we have the perfect model.

Tessa: Oh. Do we? ‘Cause I don’t want to freak anyone out, but I am — I’m pretty nervous.

Mariah: Don’t be!

Tessa: Oh! Okay. Yeah. Sure. Got it.

Mariah: Uh, just give me a second.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Clears throat ] Hey.

Tessa: Hmm? Hi.

Mariah: Hi.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: There’s no reason to be nervous, okay? You look incredible. And plus, your — your inner glow is gonna shine through.

Tessa: Oh, my — my inner glow? Or all the artificial lighting?

Mariah: Maybe a little bit of both. I am just kidding. I’m messing with you. You look amazing. You’re gonna do great.

Tessa: Yeah. Yeah. It’s just, there are a lot of people here.

Mariah: Well, yeah, they’re all here to make sure that this is a success. You know, to officially launch marchetti and fenmore’s collaboration. And I couldn’t think of anybody more perfect to be the face of that.

Tessa: Thank you.

Mariah: No. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Diane: Mariah, we’re going to have a few style bloggers come cover the behind-the-scenes of the shoot once we get going.

Mariah: Uh…okay. Yeah, that sounds great. Just make sure they don’t get in the way.

Diane: Oh, of course, of course. I’m so excited. I’m thrilled to be here. And you look fantastic.

Tessa: Oh, thank you.

Diane: Yeah.

Lauren: Okay. Uh, how many looks do we have?

Summer: Well, we have the top eight that we discussed previously and backups if we have time.

Lauren: Okay. You know what? Look three — can we switch out that top to something more vibrant? I think it’ll photograph better.

Summer: Yeah, of course. We have racks of alternatives and plenty of accessories, so we can switch out anything as we see fit.

Lauren: Wonderful.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: So, we want to start out with a fun, light feel at first and then get more romantic as looks go from casual to more formal.

I will capture as much fun and romance as the model gives me.

Tessa: Oh, she’s all business, huh?

Mariah: Well, yeah! But she’s here to work with you, you know, bring out your — your fire and your spirit and your beauty.

Tessa: What if all those things are missing in action today or they don’t exist at all?

Mariah: Well, I am looking at you right now, so that’s not possible — ’cause that’s what i see. I see fire, spirit, and beauty. Tessa, you are going to be amazing. Are you ready?

Tessa: Uh-huh.

Mariah: Okay.

Lily: Hey! Oh, my gosh.

Imani: Hi.

Lily: Welcome back.

Imani: Mm.

Lily: How’s naya?

Imani: Ah, still no change.

Billy: That’s, uh — that’s too bad. We’re sorry to hear that.

Imani: Well, thanks, guys. Thank you so much for being so supportive while amanda and i have been away.

Lily: Yeah, of course. Family always comes first.

Imani: Exactly. So, while she’s taking care of everything in virginia, I am here to focus and make sure that all of our legal matters are handled.

Lily: Okay. Great. Well, we have every bit of confidence in you.

Imani: I really appreciate that.

Lily: So, um, while amanda is with devon, I thought it’d be best if the rest of us were in the same room to discuss more pressing matters.

Imani: Alright. Sounds good.

Lily: Yeah. So nate will be joining us.

Imani: Perfect.

Nate: I’ve decided to follow my instincts and run with an idea for chancellor-winters.

Elena: While devon and amanda are both out of town?

Nate: I know it’s a bold move, but it’s the right one. Something devon can’t ignore or dismiss. He’ll finally be forced to accept that I am doing a great job in the position he hired me for.

Elena: Well, I’m sure it’s great. And you sound really excited about it. But isn’t making unilateral decisions what caused all the problems between you and devon in the first place?

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Nate: Our own music festival will be a huge revenue stream. I just know this is gonna work, so I cannot let anyone stop me, including devon. He’ll eventually realize I’m right.

Elena: I think you need to consider how devon’s gonna take this. It’s like you’re blatantly ignoring his decision, which is what he was worried about when you first brought this up, wasn’t it?

Nate: I heard all devon’s concerns, and I found ways to address them. I’m making an effort. He’s the one who’s not.

Elena: Look, I understand how frustrated you are, and I really want to see you succeed with this, but have you at least talked to lily about it?

Nate: She was excited by the prospect of having our own music festival, but devon ended all discussion. Technically, this comes under his purview, so I don’t think she felt like she could fight him on it. And I wouldn’t want to put her in that position of having devon think that she somehow sided against him, which is exactly how he would react, instead of seeing it for the great idea it is.

Elena: Nate, you need to rethink your plan. This has the potential to end very badly.

Nate: To be honest, I don’t understand your reaction lately to my work situation. When I first brought up my frustration with you, your advice was for me to walk away, instead of encouraging me to make a statement, show devon that he should take me seriously.

Elena: You should show devon? I wonder who gave you that advice.

Nate: I’ve got a meeting i got to get to. I’ll catch up with you later.

Elena: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Boy, did diane come to you crying about the article, jack? Claiming that I was the one who hatched it?

Jack: When I first came to you, you claimed you wanted nothing to do with that reporter. But that wasn’t true, was it? Because you conveniently omitted the fact that you convinced her to use diane as her subject.

Phyllis: I was just messing with diane. It’s fun to do. And, honestly, she was sitting right here. If I wanted to create problems, I would have been more discreet. And it’s diane’s own fault. She was sucking up to talia, sucking up to an investigative journalist. If she didn’t want the heat, she shouldn’t have run into the kitchen, quite honestly.

Jack: She shouldn’t have to protect herself. No one deserves to be dragged through the mud like that.

Phyllis: Oh, god, I cannot understand why you are so mad about this article. All of it has been published before. All of it. And it’s not like it wasn’t true. It’s all true. But yet again, I’m the one under suspicion for all the horrible things that diane has done and that were published in that piece.

[ Sighs heavily ]

Nikki: And the woman is still a menace.

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Mariah: Hey, uh, just imagine yourself at a cool brunch with your friends, you know? Give us that, like, relaxed sunday vibe.

Tessa: Um…

[ Camera shutter clicking ] Uh, I’m sorry. This isn’t working. I just need to sit down for a second.

Summer: Oh. I’ll handle it. Hey, sorry to play traffic cop, but we’re in the middle of a photo shoot here.

Adam: I heard. That’s why I’m here.

Summer: Really?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, since jabot owns marchetti and also has a stake in fenmore’s, as the new co-ceo, i figured I would stop by and see how it’s going.

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Lily: The purchase of the grand phoenix has been finalized.

Imani: Mm-hmm. I sent the final contracts to amanda for review, but everything should be in order.

Nate: The hotel is a great acquisition for us, huge opportunity, and we should definitely capitalize on the publicity of the sale to set the new tone of the place — and to highlight the connection to the music industry.

Billy: Yeah. No, I like that idea. You can work on, uh — work on that with the P.R. Team.

Nate: Absolutely.

Lily: Yeah. So, when you have specifics, just come back and present it to us.

Nate: You got it.

Billy: Alright, next up, podcasts. The ones that we have are performing quite well. We are just in need of more content.

Nate: Can I just say, the numbers from your series were very positive. Ah, the people are gonna miss it.

Billy: I appreciate you saying that, but I’m here to focus on the big picture.

Nate: Could we possibly find someone to partner with chelsea or have her continue to do it on her own?

Billy: I think that would be a great idea. Unfortunately, chelsea has decided to step away.

Nate: Oh, okay. Uh, well, uh, I wasn’t just asking because I was wondering where to go for late-night laughs and a rumination on the human condition.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: But I think we should build on what you started. As far as creating more content, I’ve got a line on about a dozen or more podcasts we could possibly acquire from a smaller company that are ready to feed into the chancellor-winters pipeline. I sent them over to you right before the meeting.

Billy: Okay, well, that sounds great. Sounds like I’ll be having my headphones on for the rest of the afternoon.

Lily: Yeah. Wow. I’m impressed. Thank you for being so proactive.

Nate: Doing my best.

Billy: Yeah. It’s good. Listen, if I am going to be busy this afternoon listening to podcasts, can we reschedule the financial meeting for tomorrow morning?

Lily: Yeah, of course. Not a problem.

Billy: Great.

Imani: [ Clears throat ] Something’s going on with you. I can practically hear the gears turning into your head.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] You’re not wrong.

Billy: Appreciate you accommodating me.

Lily: You’re welcome.

Lauren: So, honey, when we start up again, just like, bend your knee a little, okay? It’ll get some circulation going. And breathe. You’ve got to breathe.

Tessa: Right. Uh, breathe. I forgot about that.

Lauren: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. Okay.

Summer: We really appreciate you stopping by, but the actual shoot isn’t as glamorous as people think. It’s a lot of standing around, as you can see. I’m sure you have a lot more important things to do. We have everything under control here. And I know what ceos really care about are the results.

Kyle: How’s it going?

Diane: Oh, it’s — it’s going.

Summer: I can send you the best shots later.

Kyle: Oh. I see the problem.

Adam: I’m trying to get up to speed on the different facets of the corporation. How else am I supposed to do my job?

Summer: Adam, this is tessa’s first photo shoot for marchetti, so I just think it would be best if we kept the number of people involved to a minimum.

Kyle: What summer is so politely trying to explain, because she’s good at her job and also at navigating company politics, is that we don’t need this many chefs in the kitchen.

Adam: Mm. Well, I’m not giving any opinions. I’m just observing.

Kyle: Could you give me a little moment alone with —

Summer: You know what? I’m just gonna let you handle this one, babe.

Kyle: You showed up. You observed. The best thing you can do now is to smile, give a polite wave, and wish everyone a great photo shoot. In other words, get out of the way and let the people who need to do their jobs do them.

Adam: Kyle, is this really how you want to start things off?

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Phyllis: Uh, nikki and I may have, mm, joked about looking into diane’s past, but talia was working completely on her own.

Nikki: That is entirely true.

Jack: You really expect me to believe that a renowned investigative reporter changed the subject of her article from ashland locke to diane jenkins on a whim? You two may be having some fun taking potshots at her. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it.

Phyllis: Ohh, are you — are you upset because we may have hurt diane’s feelings?

Nikki: You know, what I find even more disturbing is that she has clearly gotten to you to the point that you are defending her.

Jack: This is about kyle. This is honoring kyle’s decision to give his mother a second chance. And by the way, diane has gone out of her way to try to prove she is worthy of that chance by changing the way she behaves. So I don’t appreciate the two of you continuing to launch gratuitous attacks on her.

Nikki: Gratuitous? Am I supposed to forget everything she has done to me, setting me up to take the fall for her murder?

Jack: Thankfully, that didn’t happen, nikki.

Nikki: Well, it would have if she had had her way.

Jack: No one is condoning what diane did. Not me, not kyle, not even diane. She is simply trying to move on with her life. I suggest you two do the same thing. Move on. Thank you, andy.

Kyle: I don’t care what your title is. As far as I’m concerned, I don’t have to put up with you.

Adam: Well, then apparently you don’t know how companies work, kyle.

Kyle: Okay, you are a charity case. My father did you a favor for reasons I can’t fathom. But what I do know is that he went way out on a limb for you. It took a lot for him to convince the family to sign off on hiring you. And we didn’t agree to it because we thought you could bring anything of value to the company. We did it out of respect for him. And do not take that as an endorsement. And do not do anything to cause him grief while you are here, which I predict won’t be long.

Adam: Quite the warning. It’s a little aggressive, in my opinion. But why would I want to cause problems for jack? I’m only here to help him run jabot, kyle.

Kyle: It’s never that simple with you. I don’t know what your agenda is, but it’s only a matter of time until you screw up or lose interest in this walk on the wild side or whatever this is for you, but until then, your input is not welcome. You have nothing to offer, and you do not belong.

Adam: Okay. I got it. Guess I will have to prove myself to all of you. Wouldn’t be the first time.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Summer: [ Sighs ] How did that go?

Kyle: Well, jabot’s new co-ceo and I just had a meeting of the minds. I had to explain to him how things work around here. But let’s focus on the matter at hand — the new face of marchetti. It’s not going well. What’s the problem?

Lauren: Well, we’re having a problem with the direction of the shoot, and if I’m to be honest, it’s with tessa. Um, she’s coming across very self-conscious.

Mariah: She just needs time to ease into it, okay? I know tessa. She — she’s gonna be great. So, if you could just give me one minute, I’ll go talk to her, alright? Thank you.

Lily: Well, that was terrific, guys, very productive.

Billy: Yeah, it feels like we’re firing on all cylinders. And I will catch up with you about the podcasts — of course, once I listen to them all.

[ Laughter ]

Nate: Looking forward to it.

Lily: Yeah, and I can’t wait to hear details about the P.R. Plan to announce the grand phoenix.

Nate: I am on it.

[ Chuckles ]

Billy: See you guys in a bit.

Imani: Thanks, guys.

Lily: Bye. Thank you.

Imani: Appreciate it. God, nate! Oh, my god, you were on fire in there. You brought so much energy to the room.

Nate: It felt good.

Imani: [ Sighs ]

Nate: For the first time in a while.

Imani: Wow. But like I said, there’s something else going on with you, maybe something you didn’t mention?

Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’m taking your advice. I’m going to make a big move while devon’s gone.

Imani: Huh. Can I know the details?

Nate: Let’s just say I plan to generate the kind of success even devon can’t dump all over.

Lily: Nate seemed really enthusiastic, right?

Billy: Yeah. Yeah, he did. He seemed engaged and excited.

Lily: Yeah.

Billy: No negativity.

Lily: I know. I thought things had gotten so strained between him and devon that he was gonna quit, but i think he turned a corner.

Billy: Things are moving in the right direction.

Lily: Yeah, they really are.

Billy: I do want to talk to you about something. Or someone. It’s about chelsea. (Vo) red lobster’s finer points of fun dining

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Tessa: [ Sighs ] I can feel everyone’s eyes on us.

Mariah: Ignore them.

Tessa: I’m sorry that I’m slowing everything down. Am I just, like, totally blowing this?

Mariah: No, you are not, so don’t even let that thought creep into your head, okay? I have every confidence in you. I’m not concerned at all.

Tessa: Uh, are you seeing what’s going on right now?

Mariah: Yes. But I know you better than anyone else. Do you remember when you were shooting your music video, how miserable you were, how nervous you were?

Tessa: Actually, I don’t really remember that day. It was such a blur. But I — I do remember that you came up with something really wonderful at the end of the day.

Mariah: No. You did. And that’s exactly how today’s gonna go. You just need to get into the right headspace. Tessa, you are a literal rock star, okay? You have music flowing through every fiber of your being. And when you were doing the music video shoot, all you had to do was forget about yourself and just feel your music. That’s when the magic happened.

Tessa: I hear you.

Mariah: Yeah?

Tessa: Yeah. I’d kiss you right now, but i don’t want to ruin my makeup.

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

Tessa: Because I got a photo spread to do.

Mariah: Alright, everybody! We are ready to go!

Tessa: [ Exhales heavily ]

Summer: There she is!

[ Camera shutter clicking ] You know, you really saved the day.

Mariah: I wasn’t worried. I know my wife. And now the rest of the world is gonna see, yet again, how truly special she is.

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Billy: Oh, chelsea was just pulling her life back together after her break-up with adam. And they have a kid together, so you know — that’s hard to avoid. And then she’s got to go and watch adam chase after sally? She has this relationship with rey. He’s kind with her, he’s caring towards her, and then he gets ripped out of her life, and then her relationship with chloe falls apart. That’s a lot of blows to take back to back.

Lily: Yeah, it is. And then you walked away from the podcast.

Billy: Yeah. Which is still the right decision, but I know for chelsea that was more than just a job for her. And then I shut her down when she asked to spend more time with johnny, too.

Lily: Well, I mean, that’s understandable. She kind of sprung it on you out of the blue.

Billy: Yeah. No. I mean, there is that. And having that conversation at the time just seemed out of the question. But now that I think about it, I can see chelsea’s point. My priority is johnny, making sure that he’s okay, but I know that he’s gonna want to know who his biological mother is. When that is, I don’t know. I guess the best thing I can do is allow them to spend some time together, you know, even if it’s the context of johnny and connor hanging out. What do you think?

Lily: Well, I mean, I think it’s a really lovely gesture. And as someone who has also had to deal with my own complicated family dynamic later in life, i know what johnny is gonna have to go through. So I think that it’s right to start dealing with it now, even if it’s just baby steps, because that way, when you do finally tell johnny about chelsea, he’ll know that she cared.

Billy: And it will bring her some joy. I have to say, when I see chelsea now, it’s like some of the light has gone out of her eyes.

Chelsea: I’m sorry to get your hopes up, mom, but connor and I aren’t coming to stay. Adam won’t allow it. No, no, I’m not going back to the podcast. I’ve already told billy. I can’T. My decision is final. I don’t know what I’m gonna do next. Mom, I got to go, okay? I’ll talk to you soon. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.

Elena: Imani. You’re back. How’s your mom doing?

Imani: Still no change.

Elena: I’m sorry to hear that. I know how hard that can be. I will keep her in my prayers.

Imani: Thank you.

Elena: Well, I should get going.

Imani: Elena? I’m actually just coming from a meeting with nate.

Elena: Oh?

Imani: Yeah. Oh, my god. He is so good. He’s excited about his job in a way that I have never seen before.

Elena: Oh, that’s great to hear.

Imani: Really? Wow. I wasn’t sure how you’d react because nate told me that you wanted him to quit. Ohh. [ Laughs ] Are you upset that he shared that with me?

Elena: Is that why you told me? Because you were hoping I would be upset?

Imani: I don’t know what you mean.

Elena: I think you do.

Imani: [ Scoffs ]

Elena: And it makes me wonder what else you’re hoping for when it comes to nate.

Imani: You are so overreacting.

Elena: I don’t think I am. I see you, imani. I see exactly what you’re doing, and I would encourage you to stop.

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Lauren: Well, what started as a rocky photo shoot ended up as an unqualified success.

Summer: Thanks in part to the way that kyle dealt with adam.

Kyle: Well, and the way mariah calmed down tessa.

Lauren: Oh, yeah. Mariah certainly knows how to reach her wife.

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: They have that connection that married people have.

Lauren: Aww. Now, I’ve been married a lot longer than the two of you, and I still have that connection. So, call me in a decade, okay?

Summer: You and michael are marriage goals.

Kyle: Ooh, respect.

Lauren: Ah, yes! [ Laughs ]

Summer: All in all, today was so worth it. I mean, the pictures exude light and joy and love, and that’s exactly what we were going for.

Kyle: Hey, if the creative director is happy, I am happy.

Lauren: And I just thought tessa looked exquisite in all the clothes. And I could not be more thrilled that fenmore’s is the exclusive american retailer for the line.

Kyle: Mm.

Lauren: [ Sighs ] I just — I’m so impressed with the two of you, the way you’ve made over marchetti. I mean, the fashion house just seems fresh. And the designer that took over for chelsea — oh! Spectacular!

Summer: Oh, we are so happy with him.

Kyle: His designs are amazing.

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Adam: Diane.

Diane: Adam.

Adam: How’d the rest of the shoot go after I left?

Diane: Much better.

Adam: Should I take that personally?

Diane: No. There were a number of factors at work, but I think it ended up coming together quite nicely.

Adam: Good.

Diane: Yeah, I can imagine everyone is sharing a collective sigh of relief.

Adam: Mm. Well, it looked like the P.R. Side of things was under control.

Diane: Thank you. Things went smoothly.

Adam: Mm.

Diane: It was kind of a full-circle moment for me because years ago, before you came to town, I, um — I modeled for jabot.

Adam: Well, maybe we can bring back some of those classic campaigns, you know? Would you like to see your face on a billboard again?

Diane: Oh, god, no. I have already been foisted into the public eye against my will.

Adam: Yeah, I saw that article. I, uh, know firsthand what it’s like to have all your past deeds exposed. Um…it sucks.

Diane: Well, that’s an understatement, but thanks for the understanding.

Adam: Yeah.

Diane: It’ll be nice to have an ally in the building.

Adam: That goes both ways.

Diane: Yeah.

Adam: So, what were you doing in the office? Were you filling in jack on today?

Diane: Oh, no. I was dropping off a list of the bloggers that covered the shoot, along with some potential fashion sites we can send the photos to. Oh, I believe I have a copy for you right here.

Adam: Oh, well, thank you for acknowledging I have an actual job here.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I — I didn’t hear what kyle said to you earlier, but I didn’t need to. I’m — I’m sorry. That must have been disappointing.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, to put it mildly.

Diane: Okay. Uh, insulting? Infuriating?

Adam: Eh, you’re getting a little warmer.

Diane: I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of that sort of thing.

Adam: Yeah, it almost felt like I was talking to victoria. You know, I left newman media and my family to get away from judgment and condescension. It seems like I might have just, uh, swapped it out for a different variety.

Diane: I hear you. The only reason phyllis sold her hotel and came to work for marchetti was so that she could spearhead some secret, backstabbing plot against me.

Phyllis: Who the hell convinced talia’s editor to kill all future stories on diane?

Nikki: I don’t know. I mean, could she have done it herself?

Phyllis: Diane doesn’t have that kind of clout.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Maybe jack used his influence.

Phyllis: Mnh-mnh, mnh-mnh. I refuse to believe that jack is that far gone. I refuse to believe it. Besides, he seemed genuinely concerned that there were more articles to come. Nikki, I cannot believe that this phase in our plan has been stopped in its tracks.

Nikki: Okay, well, it’s not our only phase. You’re supposed to be working your angle inside marchetti.

Phyllis: I am.

Nikki: Okay. Good. In the meantime, I have decided another approach for our problem.

Phyllis: Okay, you want to be more specific?

Nikki: Next week, I am going to los angeles… to see deacon sharpe. Hi, my name’s steve.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: Hey.

Tessa: I had you all pretty worried there for a sec, huh?

Mariah: Not me. Not for a second.

Tessa: Poor lauren.

Mariah: [ Laughs ] She was thrilled, by the way, with everything, the way that it turned out — and summer and kyle. You were, like, the glam model of their fantasies.

Tessa: Mm. How about you?

Mariah: Oh, the fantasies that I have… you at home, your bunny slippers, that dirty hoodie that you wear to work out.

Tessa: I wash it sometimes.

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Mariah: I love you in it. And out of it. High fashion or no fashion at all.

Tessa: How lucky are we?

Mariah: The luckiest.

Elena: I see what’s going on here. And yet I continue to give you the benefit of the doubt. I have put up with your flirting and your little digs. But this? This could actually hurt nate’s relationship with devon, not to mention cause him to lose his job and his connection with his entire family.

Imani: Look, I am just trying to encourage nate to follow his potential.

Elena: By going behind devon’s back and doing exactly what he asked him not to?

Imani: [ Sighs ] So he’s going forth with the music festival.

[ Chuckles ] Fantastic.

Elena: It’s a mistake.

Imani: Why?

[ Chuckles ] ‘Cause you want him to go running back to medicine? Something that clearly makes him unhappy?

Elena: [ Scoffs ]

Imani: Well, obviously I have more faith in nate as a businessman than you do.

Nate: Wanted to let you know we’re moving forward with the music festival. Yes, I understand it would be costly to cancel, but I am focused on the upside, which will be tremendous. I’m getting the performance contracts started, and I found land to lease. Let’s make this happen.

Chelsea: Johnny, I am sorry connor didn’t even say hi. He jumped in that pool before I’d even turned around.

Johnny: Can I go swimming, too?

Billy: Yes, you can, but can you please say hello first?

Johnny: Hi.

Chelsea: Hi. Your dad tells me you’re a great swimmer.

Johnny: Yeah, I’m pretty good, I guess.

Chelsea: Oh, do you have on enough sunscreen?

Johnny: Yeah. I put on a ton.

Billy: Uh, okay, why don’t you go say hi to connor? You don’t have to listen to our boring conversation. Let me see your best cannonball.

Johnny: Cool. Thanks.

Billy: Alright.

Johnny: Connor!

Chelsea: Oh, be careful! Wow.

Billy: Ahh.

Chelsea: Eee. Well…

Billy: That was close.

Chelsea: It was really close. Thank you for this. It’s really special seeing them together. Sometimes I think having connor was the only good thing I’ve ever done. Well, that and making sure johnny has a wonderful family. That’s something, too.

Billy: Well, I hope you’re feeling better than you were the last time we talked.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] This helps a lot. And as far as the other stuff goes, I’m just taking it one day at a time.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: The difference between you and me is that you have no specific enemies at jabot.

Adam: Oh, I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Kyle wasn’t warm and fuzzy. And, um, you know, ashley — she will always hate me. And I’m sure that billy makes his displeasures known any chance he gets.

Diane: True, but none of them are actively trying to undermine you, which means that you have a shot of winning people over. I’ve — I’ve made a little progress in that area because there are a few who are willing to give me a chance to prove that I’m sincere.

[ Scoffs ] But phyllis will never change the way she thinks about me because, with phyllis, you’re an enemy for life.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. What? Deacon sharpe? Oh, my god.

Nikki: Alright, alright, will you please stop? I don’t need to hear about your history with him. Unless it could be useful?

Phyllis: Uh…it’s not memorable. I’ll just say that. Um… but I don’t understand. If talia can’t write any more stories about diane, why do you have to meet with deacon sharpe?

Nikki: She thinks she might be able to change her editor’s mind if deacon has something juicy to add. I mean, I don’t know. He could have so much dirt on her that she could write a whole book about diane.

Phyllis: Oh, my god, that would be amazing. Nikki, I — I have to ask you. Are you up for this? I mean, deacon is the one who helped diane fake her own death and that you were up on murder charges. Can you handle this?

Nikki: I can definitely handle it. And it’s long overdue.

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Gabi: God, Will, that is such great news. Yes, I am so relieved. Oh, by the way, I only told Ari that he was sick ’cause I didn’t want to scare her. Yeah, will you– will you tell me when he’s ready for visitors? Okay. All right, send much love to Sonny, okay.

[Phone beeps]

Gabi: [Sighs]

EJ: Need any help with the big words?

Gabi: Is there something you want?

EJ: No, I just stopped by to tell you that you’ve made a major mistake.

Gabi: Really? Because I’m not the one who went down in flames in front of the entire board.

EJ: No, but you are the one who gave Ava Vitali a job here.

Gabi: That’s right, yeah.

EJ: [Chuckles]

Gabi: Is something funny?

EJ: I’d say more ironic.  [Clears throat] You see, I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out a way to get you out of that chair. And you went ahead and took care of it for me.


[Knock at door]

Ava: Hey.

Johnny: Oh, I’m sorry. You look busy, I don’t–

Ava: No, not at all. How can I help you?

Johnny: I just wanted to check in with you, see how you’re doing after everything that went down with my dad.

Ava: Oh, you know, I think yesterday may have been harder on you than it was on me.

Johnny: Oh, come on, he went after you, not me.

Ava: Yeah, but he used you to do it. I mean, he attacked me, but he betrayed you.


Chloe: Hey, Rafe. Yeah, no, I’m just letting you know that I’m almost back at the Inn, and Brady’s still at work. Yeah, no, the security detail’s been incredible, thank you. Is there any word on Leo? It’s just not fun to think that that psychopath’s on the loose somewhere. All right, I won’t. I appreciate it I’ll talk to you soon.

[Phone beeps]

Kristen: What the hell are you doing?

Chloe: Oh, that’s funny, I was just talking about psychopaths on the loose.

Kristen: Mm, I asked you what the hell you were doing.

Chloe: I’m going home.

Kristen: Home? I don’t think so. See, I dropped by the office to go over all your mistakes that you made on the projections you sent me, and they said you’d left, nearly two hours before the end of business.

Chloe: Well, that was Brady’s decision. You can take that up with him.

Kristen: Oh, what a surprise. So you persuaded Brady to knock off early. What’d you do, show him a little cleavage?

Chloe: For goodness’ sake. I didn’t do anything. Like I just said, it was Brady’s decision. He said he needed some time to prepare for the hearing tomorrow, in which he will be fighting you for full custody of Rachel.

Kristen: Hmm.


[Door clicks]

Shin: So you are here.

Rolf: [Gasps] Mr. Shin. You startled me.

Shin: And you hung up on me over an hour ago, never called back.

Rolf: I was attending to my patient.

Shin: You mean your lab experiment. So who was your little visitor? Did Kristen decide to drop by? What is that? What is that? What are you doing?

Rolf: I need you to leave. You’re interrupting my work.

Shin: You’re scared.

Rolf: No.

Shin: Something’s wrong. Damn it, did you end up killing him?


Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


 

[Soft orchestration]

Anna: [Gasps] Oh, I hope you made a shakerful of whatever that is.

Tony: I made us a gallon of very dry martinis.

Anna: Ooh. Good. Let’s drink it all because I’m really looking forward to this evening.

Tony: A nice family dinner with a side of guerilla warfare.

[Both chuckle]

Anna: Well, I take it that, since things are still relatively quiet, EJ isn’t home yet?

Tony: No, we still have that to look forward to. Pasta e fagiole with EJ and Johnny, and our housemate, Ava. Oh, help us with the parmesan and the cyanide.

Anna: [Laughs] Oh, I hope I’m not speaking out of turn, but you know, sometimes it seems that EJ doesn’t bounce back when things don’t go his way.

Tony: Oh, to say that things don’t go his way is a bit of an understatement. First Johnny voted against him at the board meeting and then defied his father when he tried to throw Ava out.

Anna: Yes, but don’t forget that EJ secretly taped Johnny and then played said tape to a room full of people. I don’t think EJ can be surprised if Johnny stood up to him.

Tony: Oh, he more than stood up to him. First, he backed Gabi over his father. And then his father had to back down over Ava. Two times in public.

Anna: Mm.

Tony: Trust me. EJ’s not going to take any of this lying down.

Anna: Mm-mm.


Ava: Okay. I had no business saying that. I am sorry.

Johnny: Why? All you did was tell the truth, which is a refreshing change of pace around this house.

Ava: Yeah, but, Johnny, the last thing I want to do is make things even worse between you and your father.

Johnny: You didn’t do anything; it was him. I mean, you’re right. He recorded a private conversation that I had with him and then played it in public. He betrayed me.

Ava: Yeah, but, you know, he was trying to protect his family.

Johnny: He wasn’t trying to protect his family. He was trying to put himself back in charge. All he accomplished was proving once again that, you know, he cares more about himself than he does about me.

Ava: Johnny.

Johnny: No, it’s fine. It’s fine. It opened my eyes. And I promise you that I will never let him treat you like that again.

Ava: Oh. Look, you don’t have to protect me. You don’t have to worry about me. Actually, everything turned out the way it’s supposed to.

Johnny: Come on, you can’t mean that.

Ava: No, I do, I do. Actually, I am now working at DiMera.

Johnny: Wow, okay. When did that happen?

Ava: This morning, Gabi gave me a job.


EJ: You do know, don’t you, Chief Executive Officer Gabi, that the fact that you and Shin lied about Ava seeing her dead husband doesn’t mean that she didn’t see her dead husband and most likely will see him again. You’ve just hired a mafia princess who is in the process of losing her mind. What could possibly go wrong?

Gabi: She’s grieving, okay? She is fragile at the moment. You know what? She’s got a good business head. And she’s excellent at management and delegation.

EJ: You call, “Mario, go pop Tony the Tuna,” delegating?

Gabi: All right, you can go now.

EJ: You can spare me the corporate BS. Do you honestly expect me to believe that Ava got this job on her merit? You wouldn’t have hired her as janitor if you weren’t her co-conspirator.

Gabi: Excuse me?

EJ: It’s obvious that you two are working together. Thanks to Ava’s so-called marriage to my recently-departed brother, you think she can help you keep you in the job that you don’t deserve.

Gabi: So-called marriage?

EJ: Yeah, the marriage that conveniently happened just mere minutes before the groom was shot to death. It’s an obvious sham. And you can’t honestly say that you believe any differently.

Gabi: You know, it really doesn’t matter what I believe, or what you believe for that matter. See, I didn’t lose my job. But you lost your son. Well-played, EJ. Very well-played.


Rolf: He’s fine. He’s simply recuperating from the first cycle of his conditioning.

Shin: And when he wakes up, he’ll be in love with Chloe?

Rolf: I don’t know. Until I return him to full-consciousness, I’ll have no idea if he’ll need more cycles or not.

Shin: How many cycles might it take?

Rolf: [Scoffs] You know, you’re like a whiny schoolboy in back seat endlessly asking, “are we there yet?” It doesn’t speed anything up and really irritates the driver.

Shin: That didn’t answer my question.

Rolf: I can’t answer it. I’ve only begun. And I’d much rather be certain he’s totally over his feelings for Gabi before I return him to consciousness.

Shin: I agree with that.

Rolf: I feel so validated.

Shin: The last thing we need is for him to escape again– go after Gabi again. I still don’t understand how he managed to overpower you.

Rolf: It was the power of love.

Shin: Well, then I suggest you up your security. Last thing we need is him getting back to Gabi. Kristen and I are in complete agreement about that.


Kristen: You expect me to believe that Brady closed Basic Black on the account of the hearing?

Chloe: You don’t think that Brady would do everything in his power to keep Rachel? You clearly don’t know what kind of a man Brady is or what kind of a father.

Kristen: Don’t you dare tell me I don’t know what kind of a father he is. See, it’s you I don’t trust. And as long as you are in his orbit, I need to protect my daughter.

Chloe: Oh, please. This whole selfless act does not play with me. Do you really think that keeping Rachel away from me or her father is what’s best for her? I mean, listen, I know that you’ve been pardoned of your previous crimes, but you are still a violent sociopath. And I plan on telling the court exactly that tomorrow.

Kristen: Oh. And they’ll just take your word for it?

Chloe: Oh, well, I have some very vivid details about you threatening to stab me with that letter opener. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go work on my testimony.

Kristen: [Sighs]


Anna: The truth is, I can’t help feeling sorry for Ava.

Tony: You know, the issue is not about whether or not we feel sorry for Ava. The issue is whether or not she’s capable or competent enough to hold a seat on the board.

Anna: Well, you’re right, I guess. You know, she’s not sane and rational, like Kristen, who kidnapped half of Salem and put them on a desert island. And did EJ challenge her competency? No. He went after Ava, not because she was incompetent, but because she was vulnerable. And that was a mistake.

Tony: [Sighs] He may have lost the battle, but this war is not over.

Anna: I’m not talking about a business mistake. Tony… EJ kicked Ava when she was down. And he betrayed a confidence to Johnny to do so. So, yeah, he could still end up being the DiMera CEO, but I don’t know if Johnny will ever feel the same way about him again.


Johnny: [Chuckles] Ava, that’s great. I know that you are going to do a fantastic job.

Ava: [Chuckles] Well, I think you might be the only person who does, but yeah, thank you.

Johnny: Boy, would I like to be there when my father finds out.

Ava: Okay, Johnny, like I said, I really don’t want to come between you and your father. And as sweet as it was for you to stand up for me, maybe it would be easier for the two of you to work things out if I wasn’t here…

Johnny: No.

Ava: In a room down the hall.

Johnny: Ava, no, no. Somebody has to stand up to him. He can’t just keep treating people like dirt.

Ava: Okay, I know how angry you are, but I–

Johnny: Look, there’s something else that I wanted to talk to you about.

Ava: Okay.

Johnny: Do you remember what my dad said yesterday about having a service for Jake in the family crypt?

Ava: Yeah. I didn’t think he was serious.

Johnny: No, probably not, but I’d still like to do it. I think it would be good for everyone, you know? Say goodbye to him as a family.

Ava: You mean, maybe it would help me lay his ghost to rest.


EJ: My relationship with my son is none of your business.

Gabi: Looks like I hit a nerve.

EJ: You know, I’m not interested in what you might guess. You may have been married to my brother, you may be CEO of this company, but that doesn’t make you a DiMera. What happens between me and my son is family business.

Gabi: Which you happened to make DiMera business when you brought that recording into the board meeting, which I’m glad you did, though. Not only did Johnny move over to my side to support me, but maybe he could finally be free of you. See, he doesn’t deserve a father like you. And you really don’t deserve a son like him.

[Tense music]


 

[Knock at door]

Chloe: Oh, good, it’s you.

Brady: Who’d you think it might be?

Chloe: I just had a run-in with Kristen; I thought she might be ready for round two.


Rolf: All right. From the data I have been able to collect, you responded well to our initial session. Now we are going to continue to ensure that you feel nothing but hatred for Gabi Hernandez and instead will direct all your affections towards Chloe Lane.

[Monitor beeping]

Rolf: Your heartbeat is nice and steady. Good. The more relaxed you are, the better for our work.

[Door clicks]

Kristen: You need to wake him up, right now.


Gabi: [Sighs] Where have you been?

Shin: And a pleasant hello to you, too.

Gabi: I called you; your assistant said you were out.

Shin: I was taking my father to the airport.

Gabi: Oh, well, I hope he had a nice trip. But I’m not gonna miss him.

Shin: You seem to be in a bit of a mood.

Gabi: I am–I mean, I just finished a very uncomfortable conversation with EJ. He’s really mad that I hired Ava. [Sighs]


Ava: I think it would be lovely to say goodbye to Jake as a family. It’s very sweet of you to think of it.

EJ: Oh, didn’t take you long to move from Jake to his nephew.

Johnny: [Chuckles] Wow, Dad, and I thought you hit bottom last night.

EJ: Oh, I’m sorry. Am I supposed to forget who that is, how she operates? She wormed her way into this family and is using that access to get closer to you.

Johnny: You’ve got no proof that Ava did anything. And the harder you try, the worse you look. Oh, wait, did you come here to record another one of my private conversations?

EJ: I didn’t expect you to be here. I actually came because I wanted to have a talk with your aunt. Ava, might I have a word with you in private?

Johnny: I’m not going anywhere.

Ava: It’s okay, Johnny. I can take care of myself.

EJ: Mm.

Johnny: Hm.

[Tense music]

 

Ava: Okay, EJ, how can I help you?

EJ: [Sighs]


Chloe: Ugh, I just let her get under my skin, so I ended up telling her that I’m testifying tomorrow. But I’m just so sick of her feeling free to just push me around whenever she wants. I wanted to wipe that smug look off her face.

Brady: Chloe, I’m really sorry you have to deal with her.

Chloe: It’s nothing compared to what you have to deal with.

Brady: One, I don’t think that’s true. Number two, it’s my fault. I got involved with her in the first place, didn’t I?

Chloe: That is true.

Brady: Yeah.

Chloe: Wait a minute, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna have early dinner with Rachel before tomorrow.

Brady: Well, Nora Jane’s mom called and invited Rachel to sleep over, which is wonderful because that house right now is a little island of sanity for Rachel.

Chloe: Hm, well, she’s a very sweet woman for doing that.

Brady: Yeah. [Chuckles] Rachel, she’s handling all this with such a, you know, stiff upper lip.

Chloe: [Sighs]

Brady: It’s kind of breaking my heart a little bit ’cause I see how fragile this whole thing is making her.

Chloe: Is she still angry with me?

Brady: No, no.

Chloe: You’re such a bad liar. Come on, we have to be able to tell each other the truth.

Brady: All right. You’re right, you’re right, yes. The answer’s yes. She thinks that you are trying to break her parents up. I told her time and time again that our problems have nothing to do with you. And I think in time– in time, Rachel will understand that.

Chloe: Not if I testify tomorrow.


[Monitor beeping]

Rolf: You want me to wake him up now?

Kristen: That’s what I said.

Rolf: I was just telling Mr. Shin, he’s only had one cycle of conditioning. He’ll need more before we can be sure his allegiance has switched.

Kristen: I’m sure he’ll be fine. Wake him up.

Rolf: What about Mr. Shin?

Kristen: What about him?

Rolf: He’ll want to be here when he wakes up.

Kristen: Well, you don’t always get what you want.

Rolf: But he’s as invested in this process as you are.

Kristen: No, he is not. Shin sees him as a pawn, a means to an end. I see my brother. Family.

Rolf: I forgot how warm-hearted you are.

Kristen: Yup. That would be me. So, sleeping beauty, it’s time to wake up now.


Anna: Oh, Johnny, dear. Come in. Sit down. Talk to us. Are you all right?

Johnny: Uh, I guess, yeah.

Anna: Oh, well, we– we just hope that you weren’t traumatized by your father’s behavior.

Johnny: Yeah, no. Nothing he does really surprises me anymore.

Tony: Well, I think he was quite surprised with you yesterday.

Johnny: Well, he seems to have a hard time remembering that he can’t just steamroll over me.

Tony: Yes, well, I think he’s gonna remember yesterday for quite a while. But, Johnny, I know that you’re angry, so–

Johnny: Hey, listen, I actually came down here to talk to the two of you.

Anna: Really? Us?

Tony: About what?

Johnny: Uh, Uncle Jake. Ava and I are putting together a small memorial service for him at the crypt, and I was hoping the both of you would be there.

Tony: Oh, of course we will.

Johnny: I know Ava will really appreciate that.

Anna: Will it just be the four of us?

Johnny: Oh, no I’m inviting the whole family. In fact, I was about to call Gabi right now.


Shin: You hired Ava Vitali?

Gabi: Is that a problem?

Shin: I’m really not sure how my father’s going to feel about it.

Gabi: Well, from the way you’re making it seem, it’s– he’s not gonna be too happy. But maybe you can bring him around to the idea? Because after the board meeting yesterday, I didn’t have much of a choice. I need all the support I can get. I mean, look at this. These numbers are not what they should be.

Shin: Gabi, before you go back to work, there’s something I want to talk to you about.

[Cell phone rings]

Gabi: Oh, wait, hold that thought, one second. It’s Johnny DiMera.

[Phone beeps]


Ava: What can I do for you, EJ?

EJ: Oh, I’d like to talk about you, your state of mind, how you’re using my son.

Ava: Your son has been nothing but kind to me ever since I moved in here. And I realize that you may not understand why someone would do such a thing without wanting anything in return, but he does.

EJ: He’s naive. He thinks you’re here as a grieving widow, but you and I know the truth.

Ava: What I know is that my husband is dead.

EJ: Do you?

Ava: And here we go again.

EJ: [Chuckles] Just the other day, you were convinced that he dropped by for a visit.

Ava: Oh, you really can’t let that go, can you? Huh? I mean, even after your little power play cost you your relationship with your son?

EJ: I’m not gonna let it go. Because I’m going to prove that you’re unstable.

Ava: Okay, well, good luck with that because I am as sane as you are.

EJ: Maybe right now. But it’s only a matter of time before you start seeing him again. And when you do, Mr. Shin will have no choice but to demand Gabi fire you. And then we’ll pack up all your things and ship you off to Bayview with all the other loonies.


Kristen: Why isn’t he coming to?

Rolf: We are not starting a car. It’ll take a few minutes for the sedative to wear off.

Kristen: Well, we don’t have time to waste. The sooner he wakes up, the sooner he can go find the woman he loves.

Stefan: The woman… I love.

Kristen: [Chuckles] Yes, yes, that’s right. Now you can go find the woman you love.

Rolf: Chloe. Do you know who that is?

Kristen: Okay, Stefan? Stefan. Hey, talk to me. Do you know where you are?

Stefan: Your lab. I woke up here.

Kristen: [Sighs] Okay. Yes, that is right. You’ve been here for some time.

Stefan: Four years. I died. Got a new heart.

Rolf: Exactly. Everyone thought you were dead. You ashes were even interred in the DiMera crypt.

Kristen: Who cares what happened when everyone thought he was dead. All that matters is he is alive. And now he can go home to his love. [Sighs]

Stefan: Chloe.

Kristen: Yes, yes, yes, okay. Stefan, that’s right. That’s right. You and Chloe were together before you died. And now, now you can get up out of this bed, Stefan, and go climb into hers.


Ava: I’m not going to Bayview ’cause there’s nothing wrong with me.

EJ: [Chuckles] Oh, come on, Ava, do you think you can simply will yourself not to go crazy when you keep seeing your dead husband? I don’t actually have to lift a finger against you because you’re cracking up from the inside out.

Ava: Okay, you know? You can just go.

EJ: I actually think these apparitions are like Banquo’s Ghost. You’re not seeing Jake because you miss him. It’s guilt. You’re using his death for your personal gain. Add that to the strain of living here and having to pretend that you’re not thrilled that he got murdered– the strain of pushing down the impulse to shout out, “Hallelujah, I’m rich.”

Ava: Okay, you know what? Maybe I should call Johnny and have him escort you out of my room.

EJ: But I’m not telling you anything that you don’t know already, am I? You and I know that it will only be a matter of time before you see him again.

Ava: I need to get ready for my husband’s memorial service, which Johnny so graciously arranged.

EJ: Oh, little Johnny. He’s just so full of ideas, isn’t he? Oh, say hi to Jake for me next time you see him. Okay.

Ava: [Sighs]


Gabi: Yeah, thank you, Johnny, I’ll be there.

Shin: Be where?

Gabi: Johnny is putting together a memorial service for Jake. I told him I’d go. I mean, I do want to pay my respects.

Shin: But?

Gabi: But it’s in the DiMera crypt. And I haven’t been there since after Stefan died.

Shin: Gabi, if it’s too painful, you don’t have to go. Everyone would understand.

Gabi: Oh, I’m going. I’d just like you to go with me.


Brady: But you told Kristen you were going to testify.

Chloe: I did–I mean, Kristen’s been insulting me, barking orders at me, threatening me, and I just wanted to shut her up and push back. That’s why I told her I’m gonna take the stand. And the truth is, there’s a big part of me that really wants to–

Brady: Wants to fight back.

Chloe: Yeah, and I’m so sorry.

Brady: No, it’s o–no, no. Don’t, that’s crazy. I mean, how long has Kristen been terrorizing you? What, like– you know, belle seems to think that when she threatened you with that letter opener it was calculated. She’s been trying to rip us up as a couple. She wants to turn Rachel against you without any regard whatsoever what it does to her own daughter. Who does that? I say, get on the stand, testify, and make sure that she goes back Statesville where she belongs.


[Door clicks]

Kristen: [Sighs] Well, Stefan is changing into the suit I brought. I got it from Jake’s closet. I thought it would fit, given that they’re twins.

Rolf: Did he say anything else about Chloe?

Kristen: No. But your treatment obviously worked. He’s getting dressed right now to go find her.

Rolf: Or because you gave him no choice. I’ve told you many times, if there’s only one conditioning session, there’s no guarantee we’ve successfully weaned him from Gabi and moved him onto Chloe.

Kristen: But he didn’t seem to remember trying to get back to Gabi the other day. That’s a good sign, right? And I’m sure he can’t wait to sweep Chloe off her feet. Right?

Rolf: I’m sorry, Ms. DiMera, I’m just not sure this is going to work the way you want it to.

Kristen: [Sighs]


Chloe: Well, I’m glad that you got that out. But you do see that that’s exactly how Kristen wants you to behave in that court tomorrow?

Brady: Yeah.

Chloe: Just now, she provoked me on purpose ’cause she knew it would set you off. But we cannot play her games, all right? We have to do what’s right. We have to do what’s best for Rachel.

Brady: What’s best for Rachel, and that is?

Chloe: That is… I think that I should not testify tomorrow. I mean, Belle said that the worst-case scenario is that you will have to share custody. And if that happens, then we’ll have to live with that. And it’ll give Rachel the time and space she needs to heal from all this madness. Listen, you and I, we’re in it for the long game. And some day, Rachel will see how much I love her and you.

Brady: I love you, like, so much.

Chloe: I am pretty great, aren’t I?

Brady: You are pretty– you’re more than that. You are way more than that.


[Soft music]

Shin: You want me to go with you? I mean, isn’t this service just for the family? I’m not sure the DiMeras would want me there.

Gabi: This DiMera wants you there. I mean, you and Jake were friends. And I need you by my side.

Shin: In that case, of course I’ll go. And.. I’m really glad to hear you feel that way.


Stefan: So aside from the hair, how do I look?

Kristen: Mm, perfect. Chloe is gonna be so happy to see you.

Stefan: Mm, Chloe.

Rolf: Stefan… You remember Chloe?

Stefan: Chloe. Lane.

Kristen: [Sighs] Right. And now you are ready to win her back. Now you need to get to the Salem Inn right now. Hm? This is her room number. You’re gonna go to the room, knock on the door, and you are gonna show her how much you love her.

Stefan: Right. Right.


Brady: You know, thanks to you, I’m feeling better about tomorrow.

Chloe: Just remember, we have to keep asking ourselves what’s best for Rachel.

Brady: Yeah.

[Knock at door] Really?

[Grunts]

[Sighs] Wh–

Kristen: [Gasps] Brady?

Brady: Yeah. Were you expecting someone else?


[Soft music]

Gabi: You’re surprised I want you by my side?

Shin: I’m glad to know that you really care about me

Gabi: Of course I do, Li.

Shin: Good. Because, as I was saying before, there’s something I want to talk to you about.

Gabi: Li? Wha–oh. What are you doing?

Shin: I’m asking you to marry me.


Tony: Do you think EJ will go to the service?

Anna: Oh, I doubt it But he certainly should. After everything Johnny has been through this year, and how close EJ came to losing him, you’d– you would think they’d both realize how important family is.

Tony: The trouble is, too many outsiders have driven our family apart. And if EJ and Johnny keep butting heads over Ava, well, things are just not going to end well.


EJ: So I understand you planned a memorial service for Jake.

Johnny: I think everyone should have a chance to say goodbye to him.

EJ: Under normal circumstances, I’d agree. But I must say I am concerned about Ava.

Johnny: Yeah, yeah, I could see how much when you attacked her at the board meeting and then told her to move out of the house.

EJ: I’m not going to apologize for trying to protect you from her.

Johnny: She’s not a threat.

EJ: You know, you don’t see it, but when people are drowning, they very often end up dragging down the people who are trying to help them.

Johnny: Wow. You are unbelievable.

EJ: And you think you know all the answers. Are you sure this memorial service is a good idea? Are you sure Ava is strong enough to handle this? [Gasps] What if she cracks under the pressure?

Johnny: Shh.


[Tense music]

Ava: Jake.

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Steffy: The kids really love her. And they love being here. I am actually glad that you came. You can see first hand how much douglas loves hanging out with his father.

Liam: What’s up?

Brooke: Well, uh, I texted donna to see if she could report back to us and let us know if there was anything weird or sneaky going on over at eric’S.

Liam: Oh, brilliant. Wh– what did she say?

Brooke: Uh, unfortunately, she’s not over there. She’s going to dinner and a play with katie.

Liam: Oh. Do you think we’re overreacting?

Brooke: Overreacting? To thomas demanding custody of douglas and keeping him over at eric’s this long?

Liam: Yeah.

Brooke: No, I don’t think we’re overreacting.

Liam: Yeah, no, no, no. Alarm bells are definitely, um, definitely justified. I just don’t know– I don’t know what thomas is trying to achieve where hope is concerned.

Brooke: Well, okay. I think we have to look at the big picture here. Starting with taylor, who still has feelings for ridge, and then there’s steffy and thomas, who want their parents back together, right? Want to create this family. And then thomas always thinks of family with hope involved, right? You get it? It’s like, it’s a concerted effort on their part to reunite this forrester family no matter who stands in their way. And that’s you and especially me.

Ridge: Thomas looks good.

Taylor: Yeah, he really does.

Ridge: All that worry for nothing.

Taylor: I know. He seems– he seems happy and he seems excited about the future.

Ridge: You know what I think? I think he wants to be the best man possible for that little boy.

Taylor: I think douglas is a great, little motivator.

Ridge: So is hope.

[ Taylor sighing ]

[ Steffy laughing ]

Hope: Oh hey, you two.

Finn: Hey.

Hope: Uh, we actually were just talking about you both and, I don’t know, we just want to let you know how grateful we are that everything turned out okay. I’m sure no more than steffy and the kids, but it really would’ve been a major blow to this entire family if we had lost you.

Finn: Steffy and i both know we’re very blessed.

Steffy: Yeah. We promise to share every moment as a couple, as a family, and celebrate moments like this.

Thomas: As a family.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: And that includes you because you’re douglas’ mother, so you are a part of this family. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: Taylor came back to town for one reason and one reason only: To see if she could put her family back together with ridge. But, he was inconveniently still in love with me.

Liam: I– I mean, at this point, taylor’s gotta know it’s a given, right?

Brooke: She’s just hoping that I would mess up so bad that ridge can’t forgive me and she’ll be able to reel him back in. I mean, look what happened when ridge moved back in to take care of me. She ended up kissing him in monaco.

Liam: So, uh– do you think it’s possible that that kiss was more a product of euphoria and not so much manipulation?

Ridge: Well, maybe for ridge. Definitely. I mean, I don’t fault him for that. I’ve forgiven him, actually, just the way he’s forgiven me many times in the past. But uh, my issue isn’t with ridge. My issue is with taylor. Taylor and steffy.

Eric: Ridge, how does brooke feel about you being here without her?

[ Ridge sighing ]

Ridge: She’s fine, you know. She um… I asked her to come, but she decided not to ’cause she wasn’t on the original guest list.

Finn: But, does she really wanna be? I’m the new guy, learning the ins and outs, all the dynamics, but I mean this is the family that you made with someone else. Someone that your kids still very much would like you to be with again.

Ridge: Where are you getting this information from? Because my kids are really shy and don’t share stuff.

Eric: That just proves once again that no matter how old our kids get, they always want their parents together.

Zende: How you doing surrounded by all these forresters, no logan backup?

Hope: Oh, I think I’ll survive.

Thomas: Yeah, well, you know what? You don’t need logan backup because you got a little forrester backup upstairs if you need him. You’re part of this family whether you like it or not, so you’re stuck with us.

Zende: Well, that’s the good news. You always have been stuck with us, so nothing changes.

Thomas: That’s right.

Hope: Well, that’s what I would like, for things to stay the same.

[ Thomas sighing ]

[ Thomas clearing his throat ]

Steffy: I noticed you and dad together.

Ridge: And you didn’t interrupt us by pointing us out? Oh, I admire your restraint.

Steffy: I just hope you realize how good you two are together. I mean, did you hear all the sweet things he was telling you?

Taylor: Oh, yeah. I did. But, he said things about the whole family.

Steffy: Okay.

Taylor: They’re very nice.

Steffy: Mm-hm.

Taylor: Honey, I don’t want you to worry about your dad and me. My eyes are wide open.

Steffy: I know they are. I hope his eyes are open too.

Taylor: Hey, guys. Everybody.

Ridge: Uh-oh. Speech coming up. I feel it.

Taylor: I don’t know if it’s a speech. I just wanted to say something. I’m not good at speeches, but… I’m pretty good at feelings, so I’m just gonna let that lead me. I’m feeling, um– I’m feeling very happy, very grateful right now. Seeing everybody’s smiling faces and… hearing my– our grandkids upstairs laughing and playing. Knowing that kelly and hayes’ innocent little lives are restored now that finn is back. My heart is full. Ridge said something earlier about how we’ve gone through such a rough time recently, our family, and boy have we ever. But, on the flipside of that, there’s um– there’s miracles and we’ve experienced a lot of miracles too. Steffy’s beautiful family is whole again. And thomas, his relationship with douglas, their bond is getting stronger every day and their getting closer and closer and as a mom, I can’t tell you how much it means to me. It’s everything. This family is everything to me and I love you all so much. Including this handsome, brooding guy right here.

[ Ridge growling ]

[ Taylor chuckling ]

Finn: Hey. I’m gonna get him settled in the car.

Steffy: Oh, yeah. Of course.

Finn: Okay. All right. Good night, everyone. Thank you, eric, for everything.

Eric: My pleasure.

Finn: Bye.

Steffy: Yeah, I think we’re gonna head out. Thank you again. I’ll get kelly.

[ Kelly shouting ] Whoa, hi. Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh. What got you so wound up?

Douglas: Oh, rocks.

Steffy: Oh, rocks?

Kelly: Amelia showed us how to paint them.

Steffy: Oh, that sounds pretty awesome.

Kelly: So awesome.

Douglas: Th– they’re not done yet, okay?

Thomas: Okay.

Douglas: But hey, can kelly come over tomorrow so we can finish? Please?

Thomas: Uh… yeah, we’ll talk about it later.

Steffy: I don’t mind bringing kelly over. We could do that.

Thomas: Okay, I’ll let you know.

Steffy: Okay.

Zende: I’m gonna get out of here, but this was great.

Ridge: I’m actually gonna do the same. I’m out.

Steffy: Yeah, granddad, thank you for hosting us on such short notice.

Eric: Can’t be enough for me. It’s a nice evening.

Steffy: Mom, you uh… you ready?

Taylor: I will be out in a second, yes.

Ridge: I can give you a ride.

Taylor: I should go with them. Thanks.

Ridge: Okay.

Brooke: I don’t trust taylor and steffy when it comes to douglas either.

Liam: So, you– you don’t think that they have douglas’ best interests in mind?

Brooke: They think they do, but they really don’t because this is about winning for them. The forresters versus the logans. And unfortunately, douglas is caught in the middle because he’s thomas’ son. Now, I’m not saying that they don’t love him or care about him. I am sure that they do, but they have an agenda and this agenda includes taking douglas away from his family, from his home and that’s you, beth and hope.

Liam: Yeah, it’s– it’s a complicated situation, I get that. Thomas is douglas’ father and obviously, he wants to spend more quality time with him now that his mind is– is in a seemingly better place, but here’s the problem though. He can have all of that without uprooting douglas from everything he knows.

Brooke: Well, exactly.

Liam: It’s like– nobody– who wants it to get ugly? Nobody. Who wants a big custody battle? Nobody. But– but the longer thomas keeps getting his way, the more entitled he’s gonna feel to keeping douglas and I don’t understand why hope isn’t putting her foot down and insisting that douglas come home like tonight. Like now.

Thomas: Thanks again for coming. I know it meant the world to douglas and I– I hope it wasn’t like a little too weird though. All forrester all the time.

[ Hope laughing ]

Hope: Well, I’m pretty used to it at work, so.

Thomas: Oh, that’s true. Yeah, makes sense.

Hope: So, look. About douglas.

Thomas: Speaking of. Hey, man.

Douglas: Hey!

Hope: Hey.

Douglas: Hey, mom.

Hope: Hi, sweetie.

Douglas: Thanks for letting me stay here so long with dad. I’m really having the best time.

Hope: Well, I’m glad you’re having fun, sweetie, but you know, just don’t forget that liam, beth and I, we miss you like crazy.

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Finn: I got the touch.

Steffy: Yeah, I do know that.

Finn: You kidding me?

Steffy: What were you talking about?

Finn: How long was i in there? Mere minutes, both those kiddos down.

Steffy: That’s because they’re exhausted from the family gathering.

Finn: I think you’re just jealous.

Steffy: I am not jealous.

Finn: Oh, you’re jealous.

Steffy: I am not.

[ Steffy laughing ] Maybe a little.

Taylor: Oh, man. I am so annoying. I can’t stand myself right now.

Steffy: Um, mom, no it’s– no, it’s– it’s fine. It’s– I’m guessing you’re doing your regular refrigerator raid?

Taylor: Yes, well, actually, I just wanted some nuts for now. I don’t know.

Finn: Is that mother daughter code?

Steffy: She does some late night snacking when she’s thinking about something.

Taylor: Is it that obvious?

Steffy: Only to someone who loves you. I know dad going home with brooke hurt you on some level, but you have to remember all of the amazing things he said about you. I’m right. It’s only a matter of time before you and dad are back together.

Ridge: You know, seeing finn and steffy together, it just never gets old. I thought that part of her life was gone and now it’s just shining so brightly.

Brooke: Sounds wonderful. It sounds like a good time was had by all.

Ridge: Logan, come on–

Brooke: No, ridge. You don’t need to apologize. You invited me even though steffy didn’t, but I could understand why she wouldn’t want me there at a forrester family get together with taylor.

Ridge: I just don’t want you to get hurt.

Brooke: I’m not hurt. No. I just… missed you.

Ridge: Yeah?

Brooke: Mm-hm. And I would like to show you just how much.

Ridge: Okay.

Liam: Hey, hey.

Hope: Hey.

Liam: What– where is douglas?

Hope: Still at eric’S.

Liam: You said you were gonna bring him home.

Hope: Well, thomas knows that I wanted to.

Liam: Okay, so thomas refused to let you take your own son. Like that is– that is a problem, hope.

Hope: No, it’s not thomas.

Liam: Okay, all right, okay. So, then what? What happened?

Hope: Douglas. He’s just so happy there right now and um, he started this rock project with kelly and he didn’t

Finn: I got the touch.

Steffy: Yeah, I do know that.

Finn: You kidding me?

Steffy: What were you talking about?

Finn: How long was i in there? Mere minutes, both those kiddos down.

Steffy: That’s because they’re exhausted from the family gathering.

Finn: I think you’re just jealous.

Steffy: I am not jealous.

Finn: Oh, you’re jealous.

Steffy: I am not.

[ Steffy laughing ] Maybe a little.

Taylor: Oh, man. I am so annoying. I can’t stand myself right now.

Steffy: Um, mom, no it’s– no, it’s– it’s fine. It’s– I’m guessing you’re doing your regular refrigerator raid?

Taylor: Yes, well, actually, I just wanted some nuts for now. I don’t know.

Finn: Is that mother daughter code?

Steffy: She does some late night snacking when she’s thinking about something.

Taylor: Is it that obvious?

Steffy: Only to someone who loves you. I know dad going home with brooke hurt you on some level, but you have to remember all of the amazing things he said about you. I’m right. It’s only a matter of time before you and dad are back together.

Ridge: You know, seeing finn and steffy together, it just never gets old. I thought that part of her life was gone and now it’s just shining so brightly.

Brooke: Sounds wonderful. It sounds like a good time was had by all.

Ridge: Logan, come on–

Brooke: No, ridge. You don’t need to apologize. You invited me even though steffy didn’t, but I could understand why she wouldn’t want me there at a forrester family get together with taylor.

Ridge: I just don’t want you to get hurt.

Brooke: I’m not hurt. No. I just… missed you.

Ridge: Yeah?

Brooke: Mm-hm. And I would like to show you just how much.

Ridge: Okay.

Liam: Hey, hey.

Hope: Hey.

Liam: What– where is douglas?

Hope: Still at eric’S.

Liam: You said you were gonna bring him home.

Hope: Well, thomas knows that I wanted to.

Liam: Okay, so thomas refused to let you take your own son. Like that is– that is a problem, hope.

Hope: No, it’s not thomas.

Liam: Okay, all right, okay. So, then what? What happened?

Hope: Douglas. He’s just so happy there right now and um, he started this rock project with kelly and he didn’t finish it and it just… I don’t know what to do. I love him and I miss him and I want him here with us, but he just seems so happy with– over at eric’s and with his dad and his whole family and I just–

Liam: Okay, okay.

Hope: I don’t know what to do.

Liam: It’s okay.

Hope: It just didn’t feel right. It didn’t feel right to pull him out of that. Not tonight. Not yet. Sorry. Sorry.

Liam: Hey, hey. It’s okay. It’s okay. I–

[ Hope laughing ] No, I get it, I get it, I get it, okay? I get the dilemma. You’re um… you’re trying to give douglas a voice, you’re trying to respect his wishes, um, and that’s super cool, it’s part of what makes you a good mom. Just, what I care about is that you don’t lose sight of how manipulative thomas can be because this– look at you. Like, he knows you’re going through this. He knows you have this conflict and he will use it to his advantage. But, only if you let him.

[ Hope sniffling ]

[ Thomas sighing ]

Thomas: Stop, thomas. Hope’s married. You can’t go back there.

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Billy: Great. Thank you.

Jack: How many of those do you have a day?

Billy: I’m sure you’re aware, sharon’s daughter just left for college.

Jack: Yeah, she’s in michigan. Great school. Go blue.

Billy: I’ve paid half her tuition, one coffee at a time.

Jack: [ Chuckles ] I’m sure sharon appreciates that.

Billy: So, I assume you’re here for a little afternoon pick-me-up, sorting through all the personnel changes at jabot.

Jack: Yes, now that we’ve acquired marchetti, I have a few more faces and names I have to remember.

Billy: Yeah, sure, but I’m talking about one employee in particular.

Jack: I knew exactly what you were talking about.

Billy: Adam’s been on the job for about 3 hours now. Has he burned the place down?

Jack: Hasn’t caused any problems, and I’m not going to discuss him with you anymore. No, because you are so wise about business, though, I’d like to tap your brain about a couple of other subjects.

Billy: [ Laughing ] Oh. Really? Me?

Jack: I’d like to know about chancellor-winters’ purchase of the grand phoenix.

Billy: Sure. What do you want to know?

Abby: Chloe. Hi. I haven’t seen you in a while.

Chloe: Yeah, I don’t think that we’ve talked since tessa and mariah’s wedding.

Abby: Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe it’s been that long. I was so excited to see your name on an order.

Chloe: Oh, that’s so sweet.

Abby: Unfortunately, the kitchen is a little backed up, so can I offer you a drink while you wait — on the house?

Chloe: That’s great. I’ll just take a soda water with lemon, since I have to get back to the office.

Abby: You got it. Have you been working long hours these days?

Chloe: Yeah, we’re just still trying to find our footing. But it’s going well.

Abby: Well, if chance’s schedule is any indication, I’m sure kevin has been working long hours on this ashland case. It’s been taking up so much time.

Chloe: Yeah, kevin has been working very long hours.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I’m just so glad that the case is finally closed.

Chloe: Me too.

Abby: Maybe now we can spend some quality time with our husbands.

Chloe: Yeah, 100%. Uh, but I hope chance and kevin can get past their tension.

Abby: That tension?

Adam: You want to go visit your mom?

Chelsea: That’s right.

Adam: And you want connor to go with you?

Chelsea: Yeah. Anita loves seeing him. He loves seeing her. It’s been a while.

Adam: Where is this idea coming from?

Chelsea: I’ve been thinking about it for some time. I need to get out of genoa city for a bit.

[ Sighs ] You know that feeling where the walls are closing in on you?

Adam: Sure. Yeah, it would be a good idea to get out of here so you can clear your head? But connor doesn’t need to go with you.

Chelsea: I’m going to see his grandmother. I want him with me.

Adam: Listen to me. Chelsea, connor just got back from camp. I mean, school is starting soon. It’s just not really a good time.

Chelsea: I’ve barely spent any time with him this summer. I just want to spend some time with my son.

Adam: Okay, well, I have barely spent 10 minutes with him since he’s been home. I mean, there’s just so much to do before school starts. Unless you’re thinking about a lengthier move, in which case, the answer is absolutely no.

Chance: Well, hey, beautiful.

Abby: Hi, babe.

Chance: Yeah, I finished work a little early today, and I was thinking of stopping by getting a drink. What do you say? Me, you, glass of wine, maybe throw it in a sippy cup in honor of our picnic.

Abby: [ Chuckles ] I would like that. I’m just finishing up here, so your timing is perfect.

Chance: For a change.

Abby: Well, come on over. I will save you a seat at the end of the bar.

Chance: Okay.

Sally: Chance. So glad I ran into you.

Chance: Sally. Hi. I actually have to take off right now.

Sally: Oh, it won’t take long. Mind if I have a seat?

Chance: You know, I, un — really don’t have the time right now.

Sally: It’s only gonna take a few minutes. Besides, don’t you want to thank me?

Chance: For what, exactly?

Sally: For not publishing that incendiary article about the ashland locke case. No matter who you are,

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Chelsea: I’m not saying i want to move to minnesota. I wouldn’t spring that on you. It’s just a visit.

Adam: [ Sighs ] How long are we talking, chelsea? Two days, three?

Chelsea: I’m not sure, but it wouldn’t really necessarily be a quick trip. I need time away. You know, the last time I brought connor to visit my mom, it helped me reset my perspective. I came back to genoa city much more grounded, and connor really likes it there. He and anita have a connection.

Adam: And what about school?

Chelsea: I mean, his old boarding school is there. He could re-enroll as a day student.

Adam: Chelsea, he’s happy. Here. His soccer season starts. He has friends here. I mean, we can’t disrupt the beginning of a school year like that.

Chelsea: I would make sure this didn’t disrupt anything for him. You just need to trust me.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Chelsea, he’s not going, okay? You clearly have not thought this through.

Chelsea: Why can’t you just take my word that I need this right now? Adam, I’m not feeling great. I-I-I feel like I’m heading towards those emotional issues…again. I feel like that’s the direction the current is taking me. I know the signs, and you’ve seen them, too.

Adam: Okay.

Chelsea: I feel like I’m — I’m — [Sniffles] I’m in a fast-moving river a-and I can’t find my footing and I can’t grab onto anything, and I-I need a change.

Adam: Okay, and I appreciate you telling me that. It’s a healthy step, but, chelsea, listen to yourself. Connor’s not a life preserver. He’s a kid, and fixing his mom, it’s not his job.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: So, what would you like to know about chancellor-winters’ purchasing phyllis’ hotel?

Jack: For starters, congratulations. It’s a sterling property.

Billy: Okay, good. I will pass that along.

Jack: I would like to open an exclusive jabot boutique on the premises. It sounds like lily is trying to cater to a more sophisticated, artistic clientele, and jabot seems a perfect fit.

Billy: It’s a very interesting idea, but why are we talking about it?

Jack: What do you mean?

Billy: Jack, you could have shot me an e-mail saying, “I want to open up a boutique in the hotel,” done.

Jack: I’m not sure what your point is.

Billy: Well, I think you’re trying to change the subject. You’re trying to divert the conversation away from adam.

Jack: Okay, maybe I am. I don’t want to talk any more about my hires. They’re my hires. I’m running showboat.

Billy: It’s very convenient for you, jack, but you don’t understand.

Jack: I understand that he caused you pain. I understand you are hurt every time he walks into a room. But, billy, I have to support adam now. I have to make sure he is a success at jabot.

Billy: And what, you’re suggesting I do the same?

Jack: I would never presume to tell you what to do. Could we get back to the subject at hand? I wanted to talk to you about this boutique because you’re the ceo. If you’d rather I just talk to lily, just tell me so. Apparently, you’re very busy with your podcast.

Billy: Wow, your ability to be passive-aggressive, yet civil and cordial, while ripping me apart is actually impressive.

Jack: I apologize for the tone. Look, I’m standing by the sentiment. You seem to be more caught up in your creative pursuits than you are in your job.

Billy: Well, then you’re gonna be really happy to hear that I have retired from the podcast game.

Jack: Really?

Billy: Yeah, I’m walking away from the microphone in order to be the best C.O.O. I can be for chancellor-winters.

Abby: Chance is on his way over. I want to ask him about kevin, s-since I don’t want to put you in an awkward position if you don’t want to talk about it.

Chloe: I just don’t want to cause any trouble where there is none. Kevin was just venting about how he was putting in a lot of hours on the ashland case. I really don’t know anything. I just should have kept my big mouth shut.

Abby: No, I’m glad you didn’T. I didn’t know there was any tension.

Chloe: Well, the good news is, the case, and all of rey’s cases, are closed, so we will be seeing our husband’s more often.

Abby: Although you are heading back to the office, and I am still here at work, so maybe it’s not all the guys’ fault.

Chloe: That is true. And I imagine running this place takes a lot of time. You know, I’m — I’m hoping that my long hours at the office are just temporary.

Abby: How’s it going over there, ms. C.O.O.? Do you like it?

Chloe: I — I love the job. I’m loving all the work, but…

Abby: But what?

Chloe: I hate dealing with your brother constantly hanging around.

Abby: Nick? Well, I’m sure overseeing newman media is part of his new job.

Chloe: No, the other one.

Abby: Oh, uh, him. Why is adam hanging around?

Chloe: I don’t know. He’s got some sort of hold on sally, and it just makes my job more difficult when the C.E.O. Is distracted. Not to mention my best friend is chelsea, and she is always irritated by him.

Abby: Oh, I thought that ship had sailed. I thought chelsea was gonna move on.

Chloe: Well, you know adam. He wreaks havoc on all of his exes’ lives. Sally is a mess because of him.

Abby: I don’t have any sympathy for her. She knew the risks. She deserves what she gets for sliding into bed with adam.

Sally: I did not fall into adam’s trap.

Chance: Good for you. What exactly did he try to pull?

Sally: Oh, he came to me with a promise of concrete evidence of victor’s involvement in covering up ashland’s death. And he talked to me about how career-making a story this could be. But I know adam well enough to suspect his motives were more about going after his father than catapulting me to success.

Chance: And what exactly do you want from me?

Sally: Well, I sensed, after our last conversation, that you’re a real truth-and-justice kind of guy, so I’m guessing you had to make a hard decision, just like I did.

[ Inhales deeply ] I brought adam’s offer to victoria and nick, because it was my responsibility to let them know.

Chance: Okay, so, I really don’t have a lot of time. Why are you telling me this?

Sally: Well, I don’t have an agenda, unlike adam. I just thought maybe we were kindred spirits. I thought maybe we should commiserate about making hard choices since you were in the same position I was. I mean, you shut down the case in spite of all of the evidence. In the end, you know, we both realized that the right thing to do was to just tow the newman family line. Why give your family just ordinary eggs

Chance: I actually don’t see it that way at all. I did not toe any family line. I just did my job.

Sally: But your decision lined up with what the newmans wanted?

Chance: No, I closed my case based on the evidence that I had. I could not prosecute anyone based on that evidence. Now, remember, I am the expert on what makes a good case. Adam is not.

Sally: Okay. Maybe we’re not simpatico. We just came to similar conclusions in a similar fashion, but your reasons were different. Truth and justice and all.

Chance: Think you’re getting it now.

Sally: Totally. Well, I’m moving on and I’m putting the issue to bed. I’m sure you’re happy to put the issue behind you, as well, given all the family dynamics at play.

Chance: Sally, a man lost his life in this situation. Let’s not forget that. Yes, he was a terrible human being, but this investigation was still taken very seriously. Now it is closed, and I am very glad that it is closed. And I just hope everyone involved can just put it behind them.

Sally: It’s really good to see you.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Jack: I got to say, I’m surprised. I thought you loved your podcast.

Billy: I did. But lily was right when she pointed out that I was spending too much of my attention on the podcast.

Jack: So you’re giving up something you enjoy to concentrate on business?

Billy: I get it, jack. You don’t believe it?

Jack: Well, your corporate career has never exactly been your top priority.

Billy: Yeah, sure, but, uh, what can I say? It is now. Being the chief operating officer to support lily’s vision of this new company is exactly where I want to be.

Jack: And that’s a good change.

Billy: Yeah, I think it is, jack. It’s a good position for me. I feel at home. Working with lily and her family is very rewarding. They’re really good people. And on top of that, I’m continuing my mother’s legacy.

Jack: And that means a lot.

Billy: Yeah, it means a lot.

Jack: Billy, I know you think of yourself as a great poker player, but I feel like I’m getting a good read on you.

Billy: Is that right? You think I’m bluffing?

Jack: Not completely, but i think you’re working very hard to convince yourself.

Billy: Well, either you’re not hearing me correctly or you’re projecting.

Jack: I’m projecting? How so?

Billy: I think you’re feeling really nervous about the recent corporate hires, and you’re projecting your insecurities on me.

Jack: I didn’t realize I was being so transparent.

Billy: Jack, got to look a little deeper. You’ll find it.

Jack: I’m not so sure. Look, I’m very happy you are now focused on your business career.

Billy: Are you really?

Jack: Yes, I am. Hey, I have a long track record in business, and maybe you’ve heard about it. There is not a corporate boardroom situation that I have not faced.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Jack: I would like to be there to help you if you could use some help.

Billy: Right, of course, jack, because where the hell would I be without the wise, wise words of mr. Jack abbott?

Adam: Chelsea. I think you may need more than a visit with your mom to set you on the right path. I mean, if it’s as bad as you say it is, I think you should get back into therapy.

Chelsea: I don’t need it.

Adam: Would you think about it? You never completed therapy, because you convinced the judge to let you out of the psychiatric treatment facility so you could go help anita. You never faced whatever it is at the core of your issues.

Chelsea: Mm, you mean the reason I’m unstable?

Adam: Chelsea, will you please not put words in my mouth? I have been understanding. I know how hard you took rey’s death, and I know your career has taken some turns lately. I’m trying to empathize. So, why are you snapping at me? I’m trying to help.

Chelsea: Because I’m so sick of the way you talk down to me. Do you hear yourself? “Oh, poor little chelsea doesn’t even realize what’s wrong with her.”

Adam: Okay, I think you’re making a lot of unfair assumptions about what I’m really thinking.

Chelsea: Mm, mm. You know, it’s really ironic that you’re the one pushing me to get therapy, considering most people would agree I’m this way because of you. But I don’t blame you for my problems. I don’T. I take responsibility for my mistakes. And I know I almost lost connor because of them. So all I’m asking is for a little bit of alone time with my son.

Adam: Chelsea, you just — you know it’s not that simple. Okay? If you are as adrift as you say you are, you know that I can’t let you go away with connor when you’re in this state. You can’t run from this. You need to stay here and deal with the issues. I’m trying to help you.

Chelsea: All I know is, you are vindictive and petty and judgmental. And if it weren’t for connor, I’d wish to god I never met you.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Today, my friend,

you did it…

Sally: What was that about?

Adam: It was — it was nothing.

Sally: Didn’t look like nothing to me.

Adam: I’m really concerned about her.

Sally: What do you think the issue is?

Adam: I’m not sure. That’s part of the problem. I thought she was making progress, and she’s just been so erratic lately. It’s like one minute we’re having a nice conversation about connor, and then a few seconds later, she’s flying off the handle.

Sally: I’ve been on the receiving end of some of that anger. She’s always completely awful to me, but [Inhaling deeply] I can see that you’re concerned.

Adam: Well, I’m concerned about my son being around someone with a hair-trigger like chelsea. It’s not good for a kid.

Sally: What are you gonna do?

Adam: Well, I’ll tell you what I’m not gonna do, is let her take my son out of town to see her mother.

Sally: Is that what the conversation was about?

Adam: Yes. And when I said no, she didn’t take it well.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Abby: Chelsea? Are you okay?

Chelsea: Hi, abby. I’m fine. I just…

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. Um… actually, I’m not fine. And come to think of it, I’m not sorry.

[ Chuckles ] I’m so sick of apologizing. I feel like I’ve been doing that a lot lately. The truth is, um, I’m not okay. No, I’m not okay, and I haven’t been okay in a long time — probably for months, actually. Yeah. Yeah. Since rey died. I was finally starting to feel normal, starting to enjoy my life again, and then the accident happened, and nothing has been okay ever since. Everything has been a complete mess, and then I’m doing this podcast with billy. And I was really enjoying it, you know? And then it just got yanked away from me, after I shared my deepest, darkest secrets with the world. Ha! It’s like, I think I just — I just feel really lonely. I think I feel lonely. And every time I start to make a connection with somebody, it blows up in my face. So I’m definitely not fine. And I just think I need all of the amateur therapists in town to stop telling me what to do, you know, and how to take care of myself, because they have no idea what I’ve been going through. So what I really need is for everybody to keep their opinions to themselves. What I really need is for everybody to just shut up!

[ Gasps ]

Jack: Look, I don’t want to offer unwelcome advice.

Billy: But here I am, about to get a whole load of it.

Jack: Will you allow me a well-earned observation?

Billy: Yes, please. What is it?

Jack: Okay, I say this because I care. I have known you your whole life. I am saying this out of concern.

Billy: You’re tap-dancing, jack. Just spit it out.

Jack: As much as I hate to admit it, I think you and i would agree that you are not well-suited to corporate life. You’ve given it your best shot. Invariably, you either get bored and walk away, or you blow things up. I know this firsthand. I’ve giving you jobs at jabot, and it never quite worked out. You get bored and you walk, or you self-sabotage. And it just seems to me, that’s not where your passions lie. And I think you should be wary of history repeating itself.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Well, you can’t run away from your history, can you? You know, jack, I’ve made some pretty significant changes.

Jack: I know you’ve changed.

Billy: I walked away from that podcast in order to break the cycle of this story that you keep reminding me of, to make sure that I show up and do the job that lily needs me to do.

Jack: That lily needs.

Billy: Yes. Yeah, jack.

Jack: What about what you need? What about what you want? I’m serious. Is being C.O.O. Of chancellor-winters your dream job? Is — is that what you want? Who says you have to spend more on skincare

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Billy: [ Sighs ] So, you want to know my dream job? That’s easy. Professional gambler.

Jack: Aw.

Billy: Sitting at that table, cards out in front of you, millions of dollars. It’s a hard way to make an easy living. Football season starting soon. Horses are always running. See the lines, you see the spreads, and I know exactly where to pick the weak spot.

Jack: And that’s the dream? Playing cards, betting on sports?

Billy: Well, jack, that’s what you want to hear. That’s how you think of me, as a gambling addict, so I might as well lean into it, right? But don’t worry, because I know I can’t, because I am very aware of my history.

Jack: Good. I’m glad to hear that. Someone’s long-term plans do matter, though. Look, anytime I hire someone at a high-level position at jabot, I want to know they’re there because they want to be there, not just ’cause it’s a step along the way.

Billy: So you’re saying that you wouldn’t hire me at jabot, because I have outside interests?

Jack: It would be a consideration in my determination, yes.

Billy: Jack, [Sighs] It’s just the audacity is, you’re saying that you wouldn’t hire me at jabot because of my history, yet you go and hire someone like adam. Are you aware of the ways that he has hurt people in your family?

Jack: I don’t know why you’re being so defensive. I’m trying to help you.

Billy: Helping me by pointing out all the terrible things that I’ve done —

Jill: Billy, billy, I know you hate adam. I know you will never forgive him for causing delia’s death. That’s never going to change. But I don’t think you’re upset because I hired adam at jabot.

Billy: No, you’re right, jack, I’m not upset, I’m furious.

Jack: This isn’t about adam. This is about you and me. You think I have more faith in adam than I have in you.

Billy: Because you do.

Jack: That is not true. Adam and I have been friends for a long time. I have been there to support him in a way victor couldn’T. You are my brother. There is no comparison. I will always be on your side. My god, I hope you know that.

Sally: I get that you want to protect your son. And I would never second-guess your judgment about what’s best for connor. But he is chelsea son, too.

Adam: You think I should have let him go?

Sally: Not at all. I-I’m just saying that [Sighs] I get where she’s coming from. I may even feel a little bad for her.

Adam: Wow. That’s — that’s a surprise.

Sally: I know what it’s like to feel alone and cut off from family. Life can be hard. You can feel isolated and despondent, and it can mess with your head.

Adam: If you’re saying that I caused you those feelings, I’m sorry, sally.

Sally: I’m not fishing for another apology, and I’m not about to let your issues with chelsea lead me to forgiving you. You have to earn that on your own.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And I accept that.

Sally: I’m just letting you know that I can see her side of it. May not want to hear it, but… tough. I have to get back to the office. I will see you around.

Adam: Yeah.

Abby: Chelsea, I’m really sorry that you’re going through a rough patch.

Chelsea: No, I’m really sorry for dumping all that on you.

Abby: I thought you weren’t apologizing anymore.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Uh, well, I’m not apologizing when I don’t mean it, but I do mean it when it comes to you, because you’re just being nice. I’m not really myself these days. Um… mmm! Ah. Adam and I just got in an argument. He was one of the people telling me how I should handle my emotions.

Abby: It’s so funny, chloe was just here talking about the havoc that adam wreaks in people’s lives.

Chelsea: Oh, chloe’s favorite hobby is complaining about adam. But she’s not wrong.

Abby: Chelsea, I’ve been hoping for you to find a happier, healthier relationship than what you had with adam.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’m hoping for the same thing, abby. And trust me, I’m not getting back together with him. No way. It’s just co-parenting is tricky. We have to do it for connor’s sake. And now we’re fighting over the fact that I want to bring him to go visit my mom.

Abby: And he won’t let you?

Chelsea: No, and I don’t understand what the big deal is, but he’s firmly against it.

Abby: Well, I am not going to offer my opinion on that.

Chelsea: Why? Because you don’t want another outburst by me?

Abby: No, because I have had my own share of outbursts recently; and family stuff, it can be hard to navigate.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’ll drink to that. Mmm. And I’ll take another one of these. Ooh. [ Sighs ] (Dog barking) we love our pets.

Abby: Hi.

Chance: Hi. Ooh.

Abby: Ooh.

Chance: Wow. What a welcome. Should we just skip the drinks and go home. Let’s get out of here.

Abby: I would love that, but I need a favor first.

Chance: What’s that?

Abby: Chelsea’s here.

Chance: So?

Abby: She’s had a bad day, and I don’t think she should drive herself home. And she’s had a couple of drinks on an empty stomach.

Chance: Is she okay?

Abby: Whatever you do, do not ask her that. I made that mistake earlier, and apparently she is tired of people wondering about her mental state. It’s a delicate situation.

Chance: Hmm. Why don’t we just call her a cab?

Abby: I think she’d be offended. She’s not drunk. She just shouldn’t drive herself home. I think, if detective chancellor offered her a ride, she’d be more receptive. What do you think? You could go work your charms?

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: Hey. I got us some lunch.

Sally: Thanks. Hey, have you checked in with chelsea lately?

Chloe: Why, have the two of you had another argument?

Sally: No, I’m just worried about her.

Chloe: Chelsea? You’re worried about chelsea lawson?

Sally: Yeah. I walked in on some big fight she was having with adam in the park, and she just seemed totally on edge. And she said that she wished she’d never met adam.

Chloe: Because this is what he does to the women that he’s involved with.

Sally: That is an exaggeration. Adam and sharon seem to be in a really good place. In fact, she’s even rooting for us to work things out.

Chloe: Yeah, well, she’s the only one.

Sally: But they’re friends now. That’s my point.

Chloe: Sharon can tolerate him now, but it has taken them years to get there. He is so destructive that it causes repercussions long after the relationship is over. And that is the ugly truth about adam. You can love him and you can trust him, and when he ends things, it gets ugly. And even after you’ve broken up, he can still ruin your life.

Chance: Excuse me. Is the sea taking her?

Chelsea: Hi! Hi! My guru is here!

Chance: Good to see you again.

Abby: Guru?

Chelsea: Oh, your husband was awesome. He totally, like, talked me out of one of my moods the other day, and I — I was, like, literally trying to convince her to be my personal guru, but I guess he’s busy these days being a detective.

Chance: Oh, you know what? That’s not it. I just don’t like the title “guru.” See, if I’m gonna be called something I’m not, I think I’m going for “superhero.”

Chelsea: Well, I’m not revoking it. Not gonna happen. Oh, unless — tell him, abby — unless you ask me how I’m doing, because apparently you’re not allowed to ask me that question. Ask your wife. I just gave her an earful. So you don’t want to go there.

Chance: Well, you know what? I wouldn’t even dream of it. Hey, so, anyways, me and abby are about to get out of here, and we both have our cars, so I can give you a ride.

Chelsea: [ Gasps ] Oh, that — that’s fine. I’m good. I’M… I actually should probably be going. It’s been a day. Whoo!

Chance: Oh, hey.

Chelsea: I’m fine. I’m good.

Chance: Hey, look, my car’s right out front. It’s really no worry.

Chelsea: Is this one of those scenarios where I get in a cop car and we end up at a police station?

Chance: I don’t think so. Have you done anything illegal lately?

Chelsea: No, I’ve been good. I just — I’m just a little lightheaded because I hadn’t eaten, and abby made me some of her delicious cocktails. So thank you, abby.

Abby: Well, you’re welcome. I hope you get home safe.

Chelsea: Are you sure it’s not a bother?

Chance: It’s not a big deal. Come on, let’s go. I got you.

Chelsea: Bye.

Abby: Good night.

Chelsea: Ooh.

Chance: Ooh, yeah. Okay. Yeah. Ready? You okay?

Chelsea: Yeah.

Abby: [ Mouths words ]

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Sally: Okay, I think what you’re saying isn’t really specific to adam. I mean, you could say that about any relationship that’s ever ended. First, there’s love and trust, and then there’s pain and then feeling like your life is ruined when everything ends.

Chloe: Okay, I get that it sounds somewhat typical, but when it comes to adam, it’s taken to the extreme.

Sally: Okay, I can’t keep going over this with you. It’s like you’re obsessed with him. You went behind my back to talk with him about me.

Chloe: I’m just trying to protect you and all of my friends. And you know what? If you’re fine, I’m good, because I am honestly tired of it, too.

Sally: Come on, chloe. It’s just exhausting. I can’t spend too much time thinking about how horrible my ex is. It’s just a waste of energy. We have way too much to do to have this conversation five times a day.

Ashley: I agree 100%. So let’s finish our lunch, get back to work, so we can finally go home to see our…

Sally: Our what? Our families, significant others?

Chloe: I-I didn’t mean anything.

Sally: I know. I just don’t have those things. You know? So I should call myself lucky that adam and i ended things when we did. So I don’t end up screaming at him in the middle of the park, wishing that I never met him.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Please apologize to abby for me about that outburst.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: It was really awkward, but she handled it like a champ.

Chance: Well, you know what? I’m sure, running that place, she has heard worse.

Chelsea: Maybe. Well, this is me.

[ Card reader buzzes ] Oh, it was very sweet of her to let me vent like that. I’ve just had a rough day.

Chance: Yeah. No, I get it. I totally get it. I know people need to unwind every now and then. Everyone needs someone to be their messy self with. I’m very happy to be there for you, chelsea. And you know what? I’m sure abby is, too.

Chelsea: Well, thank you. It’s just hard for me to trust that I can be honest sometimes.

Chance: People — they don’t always know how you feel. You make assumptions based off how they interpret your actions. And sometimes those assumptions can sting.

Chelsea: Exactly.

Chance: So, you know, you never have to worry about my motives. You can trust me.

Chelsea: Thanks, chance. Appreciate that. And I appreciate the ride home. Although this really isn’t a home for me either. I guess that’s also why I am feeling so lost.

Chance: Well, hey, you know what I think? If you always got your kids around, you can make anyplace feel like home.

Chelsea: Well, [Chuckles] Yeah. You really are my superhero guru, after all.

[ Chuckles ]

Chance: Well…

Billy: Do you think I’m jealous of your friendship with adam?

Jack: No, I didn’t say that.

Billy: Disdain for it, yeah, absolutely. Confusion, 100%. But I resent you thinking that somehow I-I’m jealous of you hiring adam as your co-C.E.O., ‘Cause I walked away from jabot and I have not had one desire to return there, even though you keep telling me that the door is open.

Jack: I’m trying to tell you that I will always be there to support you. I’m trying to get to the source of this restlessness.

Billy: This is how you support me?

Jack: This isn’t coming from nowhere. I heard your podcast.

Billy: Oh, god.

Jack: Now, wait, you talked about feeling lost, about something missing in your life. What was that about?

Billy: Well, jack, it was something I was feeling on the day, and I expressed it. It’s not a root cause for anything.

Jack: No, it’s — it’s a symptom. Why are you feeling like that? Why — it’s this endless effort to find a safe place to land about unresolved issues?

Billy: What are you — what are you talking about? Unresolved issues with what? With you? With dad? With mom?

Jack: I don’t know. It could be any of those.

Billy: You’re reaching. Okay? You know what? Maybe it’s you with the unresolved issues. Maybe you’re questioning me in the corporate world because you’re scared I’m gonna outshine you.

Jack: I am merely reflecting your words back on you. I get the feeling that chancellor-winters is not where your heart is, where you want to be, and apparently neither are the podcasts.

Billy: What you’re doing is you’re — you’re saying that I’m just a wandering soul and I’ve got no purpose in life.

[ Sighs ] And I resent the hell out of that. And I certainly don’t need your armchair analysis about what’s missing in my life.

Jack: Listen to me, billy. Would you be this angry if nothing that I just suggested were true?

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Jack: [ Sighs ]

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I think just why are we meeting here? Oh, sometimes, when I’m having a bad day, I stroll past.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, it makes me feel better. I don’t know whether to find that funny or really disturbing. Both work. You didn’T…do this… I — no. I’m not into graffiti. Although, I might have been tempted. I mean, apart from the midnight vandals, this is the last place on earth anyone’s ever gonna visit. Here you go. Thank you. Do not be stingy. The uv rays are not messing around today. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Mmm. Ohh. That is so nice. Thank you. Victor: Well, I’m glad you approve.

[ Breathes deeply ] Spf 50. Well… one can’t be too careful. A good headline is a real balancing act, isn’t it? It’s got to be vivid enough to attract the eyeball but responsible enough to not play to the dregs of humanity. That’s one way of describing it. I think that was supposed to be a compliment. Thank you. You’re welcome. You want something from me? And why would you assume I want something from you? Because you’re a cassadine, and I can always tell when one of you is holding something back. Ah, one of “us” — ’cause last I checked, you and I are still family. Hi! Thank you so muchfor coming. I cannot believe my babysitter canceled so last-minute! Hello. I’m felicia — your mom. Oh, yes. Mm-hmm. We’ve met. Well, then, you know I would take any opportunity to spend time with my grandchildren. Still, I appreciate it. So…where are my little precious angels? James is at lila’s kids. Boo!

[ Cellphone dings ] Ugh. Mom. And bailey lou is taking a nap. Felicia: Already? Yeah, that’s what happens when you wake up so early.

[ Sighs ] Oh, it’s sam. Dante’s moving into the penthouse today. Ooh, how exciting. Yeah, I told her I would help out, but I guess cody has it covered. Cody…bell? Yeah. You know… if I wasn’t so into austin, I could see myself looking more than twice at cody. That would be a very bad idea. Britt: I’m not saying that you’re wrong. No, you’re just saying that you’re right. Well, yes, I am.

[ Laughs ] Dr. Westbourne. Dr. Gatlin-holt. Got a minute? Yes. Um, if this is about the quartermaine picnic, I-I already gave my statement. I’ve read them. I’m looking for some insight. On what? I’m trying to put together a profile of ava’s attacker. And not just the physical, but the emotional — what kind of person might have done this. Sounds like you need a psychiatrist for that. I’ve read the guest list for that night, and I know most of them, but some are virtual strangers — to me, at least. Any stranger in particular you’re interested in? He’s a friend of yours. Cody bell. Sam: Oh. “Rocco’s bedroom.” That one by the stairs. -Got it. -And what’s — what’s that?

[ Strained ] Living room. Okay. What is on top? Your new doormat. Okay. I’ll — I’ll be the judge of that. Okay. Okay. Let’s see. Wow. That’s uh — italian.

Si, si, signor.

[ Chuckles ] Uh… get it? When people show up, it welcomes them — right? And when they say goodbye… and then when they leave, it’s, uh — yeah. It says it right there. It says — yeah. It says goodbye. Yeah. Goodbye. Okay. You like it? Um…I like you. Not the mat? I’ll just — I’ll — I’ll keep it in rotation. But we’ll see. In — in the rotation? Yeah. How many — how many doormats do you have? Oh, a lot. More than you have boyfriends? Oh, no, I have way many more doormats. I only have one boyfriend. Well, that’s good to hear. That’s you. I’m a lucky guy. Mm-hmm. Dante? Mm-hmm. Welcome home. Thank you.


It just doesn’t even seem possible that emma is in college. She’s in college! Hmm. Tell me about it. God. I mean, you know, shouldn’t she be… oh…yea — yea high and… yeah. …Running about, blowing on that didgeridoo? Oh, god. That damn didgeridoo. Ohh! Best present ever. No, I’m surprised that robin didn’t disown you about that. Yeah. Yeah, me too.

[ Chuckles ] So, is — is — is that what you wanted to talk about? Robin? The family? Granddaughter? No. Did — I didn’t think so. I need your list. Laundry? Grocery? Bucket? What?

The list. The one that you have in the little black book. All the names of every contact you’ve ever encountered.

[ Sighs ] I’ll have you know… I hold that little black book in very high esteem and take great pride… trust me. I am aware of that. I mean, in this digital age, has the little black book ever been hacked? No, it hasn’T. No, it hasn’T. Has there ever been a glitch in it? No, there hasn’T. No, it hasn’T. Has it ever accidentally lost any of its material — I-I get it. I get it. You’re right. The rest of the world is completely wrong. You are god’s gift to every little black book everywhere. Mm. Mm. Now, can I see it? Well [Sighs] Last I heard, you’re in good standing with the bureau, hm. Well, yeah, I am, but, um… I made some discreet inquiries, but it is imperative that they stay off the record. And, uh, under the radar? Yeah. So…you going to tell me what the “this” in this is? It can only be between us. Well, you, me, and the stiff here. Victor cassadine is going down. So, what happened to the, uh, pool attendant? Oh, well, uh… I’m apprenticing. Nothing like hands-on experience.

[ Chuckles ] Well, you’re certainly lucky it’s me, because another woman might have called the authorities. What, for wanting to protect your skin? Mmm. Don’t you know you should never really touch a woman without her permission? Oh. A thousand apologies, ma’am. As they say, I’m a novice. I’m learning on the job. I bet you’d make an excellent teacher.

[ Breathes sharply ] You know, you’ve always been my favorite. Cassadine? I sure hope so. You don’t care for private islands or private scores to settle. You, uh, built a life for yourself. You torched it to the ground, but then you built it back better than before. So have you. Are you gonna screw all that up by doing your father’s bidding? My father’s bidding? Come on! Valentin, admit it. You’re here on victor’s orders, aren’t you? Look how I found outside.

[ Laughs ] How’s your moving day? Oh, hey. Sonny, hi! Got something for you. Oh. Wow. Okay. Uh, what’s — what’s this? Homemade lasagna. Ohh! Dang. No way. No. Sam: Nice. Sonny corinthos cooks? Yeah, he does. But, you know, you — you just — you gave us a whole case of champagne. You can’t drink it on an empty stomach. That’s the bensonhurst way. When you’re sad, you eat. When you’re happy, you… you eat!

[ Chuckles ] Yes. I love it. Thank you. Thank you, neighbor.Neighbor? Yeah, he lives across the hall. I had, uh, no idea. This is “kitchen,” by the way. Where do — oh. Why don’t — yes. -Okay. -[ Strained ] I got that. Yeah. I’m gonna put this in the kitchen, too. I cou– hm. So, that’s, uh — that’s gonna be pretty cool, living so close to dante. You and I n-need to get something straight. All I know about cody bell is what maxie’s told me.

[ Cellphone dings ] And I’m assuming you’ve already spoken with maxie. No, we haven’t had contact since the picnic. Right. I-I got to take care of this. But dr. Westbourne’s really the one you should be talking to. She’s got way more experience with that guy. I-I-I don’t have that much experience with him. But he is a friend of yours. A new friend. Would you mind telling me more about him?

[ Knock on door ] Hi. I am dr. Gatlin-holt. And why don’t we get started by you telling me what brings you to general hospital? I’ll give you one guess. Well, that reactionwas intense. I’m sorry. Do you know something about cody that I don’t know? No, nothing concrete. Because from what I can tell, he’s a really good guy, a refreshing change of pace from all the city slickers in these parts. He’s an actual cowboy. Yeah, I, too, believe that he is a good guy. But…? But there’s this possibility that, uh… uh, cody could be, um, uh — oh, my god, mom. Whatever it is, just say it! I-I’ve been sniffing around. Around cody? And it’s increasingly looking like mac could be his dad.

[ Gasps ]


so, cody announces that dominique stanton is his biological mother. I guess the woman who raised him told him on her deathbed. That is dramatic. But what does this have to do with mac? Mac and dominique had a romance back in the day. She was married to this horrible man, leopold taub. Wait. Like peter horrible? Or just run-of-the-mill horrible? He was pretty bad. He was older than her. He kept her as a virtual prisoner in their home. And eventually, he shipped her out to shadybrook for six months. She couldn’t talk to anybody or see anybody. She couldn’t even check herself out until after leopold died! Once that happened, did she and mac get back together? Yeah, they did, but I think they realized they weren’t right for each other. Well, duh. Well, I think it was a nice relationship. I mean, mac doesn’t seem to have any regrets about it at all. But the point is that she and mac were together

before her stint in shadybrook. Yeah. So if she was pregnant during that time… the baby could very well be his. There’s honestly not a whole lot to tell… unless cody knowing how to make an entrance is relevant. I heard he parachuted into town.

[ Scoffs ] Did he ever. Anything else? Why all the questions? You don’t think cody was involved in the attack on ava? He’s not a suspect, but he is a person of interest. For you or for the police? Meaning? I just know that you were friends with cody’s mom back in the day. Is that what this is about? Thanks for your time. I’ll let you get back to your work. That was weird. What are you doing here, mason? Well, you’ve been so busy since that picnic, only way I could see you was to make an appointment. It’s time to go home, cuz. They’re expecting you. This is my home, mason. And if anybody should be hightailing it out of here, it should be you. What’s that mean? Well, the night of the picnic, you said we needed to take care of ava. Shortly thereafter, she was stabbed by an unknown assailant. So is that why you’re here? Finish what you started? -Cody, right? -That’s me. Good to see my son’s reconnecting with an old friend. Uh, yeah. No, it’s been good for me, too. Any friend of my son is a friend of mine. So, there’s something going on with you and spinelli. Look, I know that spinelli’s strange, but he’s a good person. And I would hate to see a friend of my son exploiting a good person. I get it. Do you? I do. I’m — I’m — I’m not doing anything now and I won’t in the future to hurt spinelli. I’m gonna hold you to that. You know, it’s not like this is anything new. I mean, not that long ago, I walked in and you were sitting at my desk. Is that because you like my office so much? Well, it is a nice office. It’s because victor wanted to use the invader for his purpose. And my answer was… no. Unequivocally. And so if you come to me right now with the same pitch, what makes you think my answer is gonna be any different? Because there are other people involved. Who? Spencer and — and nikolas? Victor doesn’t honestly believe that either one of them would attack ava. This isn’t about what victor believes. This is about public perception. Why send you? Why send me? If victor is so keen on protecting spencer and nikolas, why doesn’t he just talk to me personally? Why is he asking you to do his dirty work? And, more importantly, why are you agreeing to it? Well, would you at least consider his point of view? Sure. I’ll speak to him personally. Well, I’m afraid that’s not possible right now. Really?

[ Zipper slides ] Why not? Because at the moment, victor is otherwise engaged. So did you have, uh, fun at the quartermaine picnic? I mean, of course, before ava was attacked. For which the perpetrator will pay. Ohh. I didn’t know you cared. Nikolas is my family. You assault his wife, you assault all of us. But come on. Let’s not spoil a beautiful day with such dark thoughts.

[ Chuckles ] How about I make us a reservation for dinner al fresco? Hm! I would love that. Unfortunately, I’m booked. Oh. Lunch, then. My, you are persistent. One of my many virtues. Okay. Um… to be honest, victor, I am just not sure that the two of us seen out dining — it just — it really might give the wrong perspective.

[ Chuckles ] It’s a harmless lunch. I-I just don’t think that martin may see it as harmless. And you do know that valentin and martin are very, very close. Oh, don’t you worry about valentin. His lips are sealed. I’ll see to that. How? Just don’t you worry yourself with the details. Trust me. It’ll be our little secret. If victor’s the target, then count me in. You can’t be involved.

[ Scoffs ] Look, I had this guy dead to rights when he came back from greece if the bureau hadn’t cut a deal with him. I-I know. I understand your instinct. I do. But…

[ Sighs ] I-I just — I can’t risk any collateral damage. Because there are innocent lives at stake here. All the more reason to have the bureau involved. Let’s just say their calculus when it comes to human life is different from mine. So, what amounts to an unacceptable loss in your world? Let me guess. Would it have the initials “vc” in it? And the “v” doesn’t stand for victor?


An ask, I will figure something else out. Valentin means this much to you? Does getting victor mean this much to you? Look.

[ Scoffs ] Gotta tell you — I haven’t been in the field for quite a while. Contacts — they come, they go, they die in dark alleys. We’re still standing. Who’s to say that maybe some of your contacts aren’t also? Okay. I’ll share. Ohh! Thank you. But there’s one condition. Oh, god. Victor isn’t the only one who’s busy. I have a paper to run, you know. So the news never slee– I got this. Of course. The price being? I don’t know. What’d you get?

Your price. The police want the public’s help finding ava’s assailant. You’re the voice of the public. I think the invader’s resources could go a long way steering the search in the right direction. The direction leading anywhere other than toward the cassadines. Our town here loves its gossip, and they seem to love to gossip about me.

[ Chuckles ] I bet you’re a favorite topic among many. Well, um, what I’m saying is maybe we should just keep our friendship out in the light of day. You know, just keep it public. Oh, well, the last thing I want to do is put you in a compromising position. But I have to say, I feel like I’m getting mixed signals here. From moi? Well, at the picnic, I felt like we were on the same page? Was I wrong? Um, no. No. No. Absolutely not. It’s just that, you know, I have been here before, and it always ends in disaster. But you haven’t been “here” before with me.

[ Sighs ] And is this the real reason you’re hesitating? Or has someone poisoned you against me? We good? Yeah, we’re good.

[ Sam laughs ] Hey. Uh, what’d we miss? Uh, nothing much, except me having to take off. Oh. Well, hey, man. Thanks for all the help. Yeah, it was fun, and let me know when you’re ready to move the rest of the stuff in. Yeah. Yeah. You sure? I mean, I will. Um, next time we’ll repay you with a beer. Never gonna say “no” to that. Congrats on the new digs. Well, new to you. You know what I mean. Hm. Yeah. Alright. Well, it’s actually an upgrade for me. Oh, it — cool. Text you later, man. Um, and, mr. Corinthos, it was great seeing you again. Call me sonny. Yours? Oh, yeah!

[ Sam laughs ] I like it. -Yeah. See? -Yeah. See? That’s ’cause he’s got good taste. Well, I agreed to, um, keep it in rotation. That’s true. Right? Yeah. You did. You know what? I’m happy for you guys. Thank you. And not — not just for the apartment, but just, you know, because you found each other. Well, we did have to take a detour to get there. Yeah, but, uh, you know, we made it. Well, I’ve — I’ve got the doormat to prove it. Yeah. You do.

[ Both laugh ] So, what is mac gonna do? Well, we actually haven’t talk–

[ Knock on door ] Grandpa grandpa reporting for duty! Oh, my gosh! Mac! My mom was just filling me in on the fact that cody might be your son! Oh, wait a minute. Please tell me that the two of you have discussed this.

[ Sighs ] We danced around it. This is just the first time we’ve actually said it out loud, that’s all. And you think that mom might be wrong? No. I think your mom has it right. There’s a good chance that I might be…

[Breathes deeply] …Cody’s father. Of course, we won’t know until there’s a dna test, but I honestly don’t know if I want to find out. What?! Why not?! Because I’m having a hard time accepting it… …that I might have had a son all these years and didn’t even know he existed! Take it easy. None of that vulcan death grip stuff. You know, mason, you’ve always been dumb, but I think somehow you got dumber. Ava jerome is being guarded by sonny corinthos’ personal bodyguard. And the chief of detectives is literally right down the hall. You got it all wrong, though. How do I have it wrong? I didn’t try to off that jerome woman. I was with you that night, remember? Not the whole night. It wasn’t me. Now, can we get back to the main subject? There’s a patient coming to the hospital next week. No. You’re gonna take a personal interest. I — no, I-I don’t take orders from you, mason. You know as well as I do they’re not my orders. I don’t take orders from her, either. Now, you think that’s wise? Austin, did you get my text? Oh, sorry. I didn’t know you were with a patient. Wait. I know you.


Open mic night on the haunted star. You were with austin. And you never introduced us, cuz. Shame on you. Is this your cousin? Austin: Yes. My apologies. Mason, this is dr. Britt westbourne. Britt, this is mason. Pleasure’s all mine. Thanks for the referral. Be seeing you soon. And hopefully you, too, doc.

[ Sighs ] What the hell was that? I was young. You know? She was in this impossible situation. But my memory of dominique, s-she was a bright light — just a sweet, kind, genuine person. But obviously didn’t hold a candle to mom. No one could.

[ Chuckling ] Aww! Were you in love with dominique? I was. But, more important, I wanted to help her. Yeah, mom told me that leopold guy, he was really horrible. The worst. The way he treated dominique like she was his property. I was almost relieved when she went off to shadybrook. Because that meant she was away from him.

[ Sighs ] I got to say, this dominique woman, she does not sound like the type of person who would have a baby and then abandon it. She wasn’T. I know that for a fact. Which is why I believe this happened at shadybrook. I mean, either they drugged her… or convinced her she was hallucinating. Something. There’s just no way dominique knew she had a kid out there. Sonny: You know what? Uh, I got a meeting I got to go to. That’s too bad. Thanks for the lasagna. Yeah. Thank you. The kids are gonna be excited. And I-I hope you join us. Uh, yeah. Can I bring a plus-one? Because nina’s got her own apartment, but she’s gonna be staying with me…

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Carly may be stopping by every once in a while. I hope that’s not a problem for you. No, I don’t have a problem with that. But — but do you have a problem with nina? No. Look. Hey. We’ll make it work. Alright? That’s what families do, yeah? I love you guys. Love you, too. We love you. Thank you. Enjoy your new home together. And I’ll see you later. Let’s go, frank. Ohh. Enjoy our new home, we will. Yeah, that’s the plan. Ahh. I would lay down my life for you. But I cannot bring you in on this. Understand? I’m not asking you to. This one’s off the books. But the fact that victor’s involved, that makes it just so much more dangerous. I can take care of myself. No one knows that better than me. Your one condition?

[ Chuckles ] We’ve already established that I’m, um, old school. Okay?

[ Sighs ] What is this? Cellphones. They break. They get confiscated. They get lost. If it all goes south, who you gonna call? You do know that payphones are obsolete now? But you’re anna devane. You’ll find one. Ah, my reputation isn’t exactly sterling. Ah, and whose is? Hm. For instance, your friend scott baldwin may be harboring some ill will toward me. Yeah, you know, you could say that ’cause scott did tell me that he made some sort of exit out of a plane at 10,000 feet, ha!

[ Chuckles ] But, you know, nobody’s perfect, including me. Oh, I beg to differ. How sweet. Alright. How about this? We make it a business lunch. A business — well, I-I had no idea. I don’t think we’re in business together. Oh, you’re a — a partner in deception, where, it just so happens, my son is a major investor. Hm! Fine. I tell you what. Let’s make it a business lunch, then. I-I do have to run along and change now.

[ Both chuckle ] Ah. I’m very fond of you, lucy. But a word of caution. Don’t waste my time. In business… or in anything else.

[ Chuckles ] For all of nikolas’ faults — and there are many — he actually loves ava. Well, that is why victor’s coming to his defense. The police are hyper-focused on nikolas. They’re not even considering that it could be a complete stranger obsessed with ava. It wouldn’t be the first time. It’s a fair point. It’s just that your motives ring false. I’m just looking out for the family. Don’t you see?


I’ll get you the book as soon as possible. Ohh. Thank you. I really appreciate it. There’s one more piece of advice. Just the one? Hm. Even if you do manage to nab victor, there’s always gonna be something. With valentin, you mean? He’s not a person who can escape his past. But good luck. I’ll help you any way I can. God knows the world’s gonna be a better place without victor. But you still have that fundamental problem with valentin. And I think you know it. He’s gone.

[ Grunts ] This is a very, very strange place for a meeting. I didn’t pick it. Well, it doesn’t matter. Because I am finished. I am over this. I am out of here.

Finito! Hmph! Why? What did victor do? Asked me to lunch. I’ll think about it. I’ll take it. And thank you for that. You didn’t have to do that. No problem. Maybe next time, we’ll get a chance to have lunch together. I would really like that. How’s charlotte? I haven’t seen her in a long time. You and me both. But, uh, she’s enjoying her new boarding school, her new friends, and her horses. And her papa. I bet you miss her a lot. More than I can tell you. But, uh, not for much longer. Planning a visit? Something like that. Well, milady, I mean, the boxes are here. I’m in. We just gotta unpack ’em. So where — where do — where do you want to start? Um, before we start… yeah. …I just — I want to let you know that I actually have a plan. You do? Yeah, I do. A well-thought out, meaningful, methodical plan. Mm. Really? Okay. ‘Cause, you know, I was thinking we could just start, you know, upstairs and work our way down. Ooh. Or prob– a better idea would probably be to start down here and work our way upstairs… way up? …And end up in our bedroom area. Mm-hmm. You think that’s a good idea, do you? I do. Don’t you? Um, it — it is a good idea. Yeah. But right now I have a better idea. At least I think you’re gonna think it’s a good idea. But I have it right over here. Good. Where is it? Oh! Yep! Bingo! Uh-huh! Champagne, huh? Yeah. What do you say we have a toast? You want to start there? I think we have

plenty to celebrate. I think we do, too. I’ll get a box cutter. If you’re trying to pull something… I’m not trying to pull anything. Mason is my cousin. He’s from pau– right. What? Pautuck. Except that night on the haunted star, you said he was just a guy who asked you for a light. Mason is my family. Sometimes I wish mason were not my family. Yeah, well, I know that feeling. Hmm. I got your text. What’s up? Exactly what kind of trouble are you in? Another reason it makes sense that mac is cody’s father — if the baby was leopold’s, he would have wanted it. Not just to love and take care of it, obviously, but because it would have given him a stronger hold on the fortune. But if the baby wasn’t his, that would have come between him and the fortune. Exactly. So leopold takes the baby that dominique doesn’t even know she had… this is so sick. …And gives it to the bells to raise. Leopold is killed, and dominique checks herself out of shadybrook and lives the rest of her life without knowing that she has a son. Without knowing that she has a son…with you.


This is either the best idea or the worst idea. I’m definitely going with the best idea ever. Really? Yeah. Yeah, but what happens if we have a few more of these and then we’re completely unmotivated to unpack anything? Then I say we stay unmotivated and get re-motivated tomorrow because we… have all the time in the world. Yeah, we do. Hey… mm-hmm. Look. I really want you to feel at home here. I do. No, I mean, like — like really at home. Like this is your place, too. Not just my place with your things in it, but your place.

Our stuff with our things. I already feel that way.

[ Chuckles ] You do? Yeah. And, look, rocco, if — he’s gonna be fine, and, you know, it might take him a bit, but… wherever you and danny and scout are, that’s home. This is gonna be amazing, isn’t it? [ Chuckles ] To the next chapter. Give me one second. -What? Where you going? -You’ll see.

[ Dante laughs ] Dante: Ahh! I’m never gonna live that mat down.

[ Both laugh ] Okay. Okay. Okay. Now I am… ready for that toast. I love you. I love you. More than you know. Okay, you want to fill me in on what I’ve been accused of and by who? Mac scorpio. Never heard of him. Actually, you met him. The night of the picnic? Maxie’s father and the chief of detectives. Okay. What about him? Well, that’s what I want to know. Why is he so interested in you? The mechanics of the where and the why are important. But the bigger thing… …if this is true and cody’s mine… …then I have an adult son that I don’t know. That I didn’t know existed. What do I owe him? What does he owe me? Do I even want to open that door? Those are all fair questions. I need to know more about this guy before potentially blowing his world apart and letting him know that I could be his dad. I made myself really clear with you. I don’t want you here. Hm. Well, you can paralyze me as many times as you want. It’s not gonna change anything. Your problem is somebody else. Just do as you’re told, and you got nothing to worry about. Mason: Hm. I’m not trying to get you to compromise your journalistic integrity, but we are cassadines, and if we don’t look out for each other, then who will? Hm! I couldn’t have said it better myself. You do what you think is best for your family, and I’ll do what I think is best for mine. You have to take that business lunch with victor. No, because I might be the main course! I promised you that I wouldn’t compromise you, didn’t I? Well, victor might. Look, I have every confidence that you can get all the information I need without betraying martin. Look, those words better not be idle. I don’t do idle. Ah, eager as I am to hear what headway you made with alexis… shove off? …I do have an important meeting.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Sighs ] Nice of you to join me. She’s all yours.

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John: You know, I’m getting a little jealous of that computer.

Marlena: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m just trying to catch up with some work emails.

John: [Sighs] Work can wait.

Marlena: Wait for what?

John: Sweetheart, orpheus just put you through a hell of an ordeal, and you made me a promise that you would do nothing today except let me spoil you.

Marlena: I did?

John: Yes, you did, and I’m holding you to it. Commencing with operation spoil marlena.

[Laughs]

Marlena: [Sighs]

Kate: Eric, eric. Could you put this behind the bar for me?

Eric: Sure, what is it?

Kate: It’s a birthday cake for your dad.

Eric: [Laughs] It’s a bit late. It was yesterday.

Kate: Yeah, I know that because I organized a birthday party for him that was derailed after I was kidnapped and almost murdered.

[Sighs]

Stephanie: Thanks.

Abe: Hm.

Stephanie: Mm, good coffee.

Abe: Ah.

Paulina: It’s mine.

Stephanie: Yours?

Paulina: I own the brand and the farm where the coffee beans are grown.

Stephanie: I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.

Abe: [Laughs] Well, thank you for coming, stephanie.

Stephanie: Oh, of course. It’s a lovely apartment.

Paulina: Well, I wanted our meeting to be a bit more casual. Not to mention safe. Last time we all got together, your father mistook me for that maniac orpheus, and john black almost tackled me to the ground.

Stephanie: Yeah. My father can be overzealous.

[Soft music]

Kayla: This is where orpheus was holding us hostage.

Steve: You sure you’re okay being back here, kayla?

Kayla: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’m fine.

Jada: Can you show me exactly where you were being held?

Kayla: He had us– he had us chained to these three chairs.

Steve: And this– this is what’s left of the bomb he set. The timer was ticking. I cut the wires to diffuse it.

Kayla: With only seconds to spare.

Steve: That’s right.

Jada: You’re real proud of yourself, aren’t you?

Steve: Sorry?

Jada: You know I respect you, steve, I do, but what the hell were you thinking?

Rolf: Yes, mr. Shin. I’m finally beginning to have success at suppressing stefan dimera’s feelings for your beloved gabi hernandez. And amplifying his desire for chloe lane is looking promising as well.

[Chuckles]

[Footsteps] Oh, I’m sorry. I seem to have a visitor, but I’m sure it’s kristen here to ask me to resurrect her brother. Yes, I know it doesn’t suit your purposes yet. Don’t worry. I’ll put her off. Yeah, I’ll talk to you later.

[Phone beeps]

[Door opens]

Orpheus: Hello, rolf. What’s wrong? Aren’t you happy to see your old pal, orpheus?

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Rolf: Orpheus, this is a pleasant surprise.

Orpheus: You might want to relay that message to your face.

Rolf: Sorry, I’m just not used to having company. Tell me, how did you find my secret lab?

Orpheus: Secret?

[Laughs] I don’t think there should be secrets between friends, do you? No, secrets can lead to distrust, which can lead to misunderstandings, and that can lead to bad blood. And we wouldn’t want that, would we?

John: [Sighs] Nice.

Marlena: [Laughs]

John: Okay. Operation spoil marlena, stage two.

Marlena: And what do you have there?

John: In my hand, you might ask. Well, I’ll tell you. I have an aromatic, organic, magic massage lotion.

Marlena: Ooh. Magic, you say?

John: Oh. Now, if you have spent days tied up and handcuffed to a chair, and your muscles are just screaming for a little tlc, look no further because I am here to help you. So, pretty lady, all you have to do is lie back and let this magic massage lotion do the trick on your neck, on your back.

Marlena: Oh, but wait.

John: Wait for what?

Marlena: Well, if it’s my massage, maybe I should choose where it begins.

John: Oh.

Eric: Orpheus was gonna blow you up?

Kate: All three of us.

Eric: How am I just now hearing about this? I mean, you must’ve been terrified.

Kate: Yeah, we were.

Eric: But you’re all okay. How’s my mom?

Kate: Yeah, no, she’s fine, kayla’s fine, but you know, we wouldn’t have been if they hadn’t rescued us.

Eric: John and steve.

Kate: Ah, there he is. And my own personal hero.

Roman: [Chuckles]

Kayla: Steve was a hero. He saved all of our lives.

Jada: It sounds to me like he and his pals nearly got you all blown to bits.

Kayla: Only they didn’T.

Jada: Because they got lucky.

Steve: Well, that’s not entirely true.

Jada: We have something called a bomb squad. They are highly trained to handle this type of situation.

Steve: Okay, well, in my experience with the isa–

Jada: I hate to be the one to remind you. You are no longer in the isa.

Steve: That doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten how to operate.

Jada: Yeah, my father told me stories on how you used to operate.

Steve: Is that so?

Jada: How many times have you nearly gotten yourself killed? Or better yet, kayla, how many times has he almost gotten you killed?

Kayla: That’s not fair.

Jada: But you know it’s true. The second the three of you were kidnapped, your husband should’ve picked up the phone and called the police and let us do our job. But no, he always has to be the one to save the day.

Steve: [Sighs]

Stephanie: I have plenty of issues with my dad being overprotective.

Paulina: It’s all right. I get that way about my daughters too. Anyway, let’s–enough about what happened with that creepy orpheus. I want to discuss the reason we invited you over.

Stephanie: The governor’s race.

Paulina: Now, I know you’ve been quietly putting out feelers to see how abe’s candidacy would be received.

Stephanie: And I have results.

Paulina: Well, not that I need to see them. You know, if you ask me, this whole thing is a total waste of time and money.

Stephanie: Why is that?

Paulina: Because everybody loves abe. The state would be lucky to have him running it.

Stephanie: That may be so, but I’m afraid we have a problem.

Paulina: What? What kind of problem? This is the sound of better breathing.

Paulina: It looks like abe has a lot of positives here.

Stephanie: And very few negatives. The majority of likely voters appreciate what they know about him.

Abe: So what’s the problem?

Stephanie: The problem is that support shows vulnerability when specific questions are asked. The numbers are softer than I expected.

Paulina: I know this man better than anyone, and soft is not a word that comes to mind now, so if you think that you’re going to come in here and tell us that–

Abe: Paulina. We are paying stephanie to do the research, so let’s hear her out.

Paulina: [Groans] Fine, go ahead.

Stephanie: Once I got the initial results, I decided to dive deeper. So I conducted some more pointed focus groups.

Abe: And what did you learn?

Stephanie: People like you, abe.

Paulina: No, they love– they love him.

Stephanie: But no matter how we tried to steer the conversation, people just didn’t really want to talk about you.

Abe: Well, what did they want to talk about?

Stephanie: Your wife.

Paulina: Oh, no, me? I’m dragging you down. Oh, marlena and john, they told me I might be a problem.

Abe: No, no, that is not what they said.

Paulina: It all makes sense. All the scandals, price-town, and lani, my arrest for shooting ray.

Stephanie: Paulina.

Paulina: No, no, no. There is only one way to fix this mess, abraham, and restore your reputation. I want a divorce.

Marlena: Hmm.

[Laughs] Oh, it feels so good to be in your arms.

John: It’s where you belong, doc.

Marlena: Mm.

John: It’s where we both belong.

Marlena: You know, that whole time I was held captive by orpheus, I kept– I kept wondering if I’d ever see my family again. If I’d ever see you again.

John: I’d never let him take you away from me. Doc.

Marlena: Hm?

John: You and i have faced down a hundred lifetimes of challenges. We’ve always come out on top. Stronger than ever. Now– I don’t know what’s coming next, but I– I do know that I will always keep you safe.

Marlena: Mm.

[Sighs]

Eric: Around here, you miss a day, you miss a lot.

[Both laugh]

Roman: Yeah, well, I’m sorry you just hearing about the kidnappings, but orpheus said if we told anyone that we would never see kate, kayla, or your mom again.

Eric: No, I’m talking about the two of you right here. Did this ordeal kind of bring you back together?

Roman: Uh, no. It started before that.

Kate: Well, I mean, actually, I–what happened is that I finally took responsibility for my part in lucas kidnapping your sister.

Roman: So I forgave her, and so did allie and your mom.

Eric: Hmm.

Kate: And you know, while I’m being contrite, I’d like to offer up another apology, actually.

Eric: And what’s that?

Kate: [Clears throat] Well, the last time I saw you, I was really pushing hard for you to get back with nicole, and that was a mistake. It was. I’m sorry. And I’d just like to say that what I’d really like for you is to find the happiness that I’ve found with your dad.

Roman: Maybe he already has.

Steve: Look, jada, I know you think we put lives at risk because we didn’t follow protocol, but for your information, orpheus threatened us. We were not to contact anyone, especially the police. And orpheus is not one to make idle threats.

Jada: I know all about orpheus, and his past, and his vendetta against you.

Kayla: Well, then you have to understand why steve felt he had to act quickly.

Jada: The issue is that, if you would’ve kept us in the loop, we would have that psychopath in custody right now, but instead, he’s out there, and who knows what he’ll do next.

Steve: [Sighs]

Rolf: I must ask you not to touch that apparatus or anything else in my lab.

Orpheus: You doing some important work, are you?

Rolf: All of my research is important, and that particular experiment is quite sensitive.

Orpheus: Far be it for me to stand in the way of science.

Rolf: Thank you.

Orpheus: But aren’t we forgetting that I am the one who put the screws to the governor? That I– that I got you included in those pardons.

Rolf: And I am very grateful.

Orpheus: Ah, good, good.

[Chuckles] But now that our paths have crossed again–

Rolf: I’m not sure that I would put it that way, and not to be impolite, but I’m quite busy.

Orpheus: Busy little bee.

[Chuckles] So– your current pet project taking up a lot of your time, is it?

Rolf: You heard about it?

Orpheus: Indeed. So why don’t you show me what all the buzz is about?

Rolf: Don’t, don’t–I can’t let you back there.

Orpheus: It’s okay, wilhelm. You don’t have to worry about me seeing what you’re hiding because I already know. The world is full of make or break moments.

Abe: We are not–

Stephanie: Paulina–

Abe: Getting a divorce.

Paulina: I’m not saying it would be permanent. I’m just saying that you get some distance from me and my scandals, and then when you’re elected governor, we get remarried quietly.

Abe: Sweetheart, when did you ever do anything quietly?

Paulina: Stephanie, you do see the merits of this plan?

Stephanie: Actually, I should’ve been clearer. Paulina, your scores weren’t lower than abe’S. They were higher.

Both: What?

Stephanie: In the focus group, we asked people to describe you in one word, and we got “strong,” “fearless,” “successful,” “inspirational,” “gets things done.”

Abe: That’s three words.

Stephanie: Not all voters can count, but their votes do.

Paulina: Ah, fearless.

Stephanie: Frankly, the qualities that people ascribe to paulina strongly correlate to those of winning candidates in the last six election cycles.

Paulina: Well, what words did abe get?

Stephanie: Also positive ones. “Honesty,” “trustworthy,” “integrity.”

Paulina: Yeah, well, those are good, right?

Stephanie: Sure.

Paulina: Well, what’s wrong with them?

Stephanie: Well, those words are–

Abe: Boring.

Stephanie: Well, I wouldn’t say that. It’s just some people may consider you too nice to hold public office, at least on the state level, no offense.

Abe: Yeah, none taken.

Stephanie: The way the world is these days, people are looking for someone who will do what it takes to get things done.

Paulina: Are you suggesting that we give up the campaign?

Stephanie: No, I am not saying that at all.

Paulina: So you do think that abraham should run for governor.

Stephanie: Oh, I didn’t say that either.

Abe: She’s saying that my wife should.

Stephanie: That’s what I’m saying, and, paulina, I think you’d win.

Kate: What? There’s a new woman in the picture?

Eric: I’m not discussing this.

Roman: Oh, come on. We don’t need to keep secrets from kate.

Eric: There isn’t a secret.

Kate: Oh, what is the not a secret then?

Roman: Well, eric said it got pretty hot upstairs in my new tenant’s room.

Eric: All right, stop. I was just fixing jada’s ac.

Roman: Oh, okay, so that’s what you were doing?

Kate: Well, wait, wait.

Eric: Mm-hmm.

Kate: You and the new detective are sleeping together?

Eric: [Sighs]

Jada: [Chuckles]

Rolf: [Laughs] You’re bluffing. You don’t know anything.

Orpheus: I don’t bluff, doctor.

Rolf: Then what is it you think you know, hmm?

Orpheus: Well, I know that you resurrected stefano dimera’s son, stefan O. Dimera. I bet he’s back there, lying sedated behind this curtain with a bunch of wires hooked into him. I mean, I can only assume you’re brainwashing the poor soul.

Rolf: [Scoffs] Brainwashing is such an old-fashioned term.

Orpheus: Oh, yeah? What would you call it?

Rolf: If you must know, I’m conditioning him.

Orpheus: [Laughs] Conditioning him, okay. Conditioning him to do what exactly?

Rolf: It’s really none of your business.

Orpheus: Ah, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. Is that it? It’s hard to do, considering he was once dead and now he’s alive.

Rolf: What is your interest in this project?

Orpheus: Oh, mere curiosity. Oh, I have my own project to keep me occupied.

Rolf: And what project is that?

Orpheus: It’s simple. My objective is to bring as much pain and suffering as possible to steve johnson, roman brady, and most of all, john black.

Marlena: John, can we just forget this whole nightmare and get back to our lives?

John: Oh.

[Sighs]

Marlena: John?

John: Sweetheart, you have no idea how much I wish we could do just that.

Marlena: Well, why can’t we?

John: It’s simple. Orpheus is still out there.

Marlena: [Chuckles] I know, but, you know, you’ve got the whole salem pd, and you’ve got the fbi chasing him. They’ll find him, then they’ll lock him up, and they’ll throw away the key.

John: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I hope you’re right.

Marlena: I know I’m right. You know why?

John: Why’s that?

Marlena: Because when you rescued me from orpheus, you took me in your arms, and you said to me, “it’s over. It’s all over.”

John: Yeah, I know I did.

Marlena: Don’t you believe it?

John: At that moment, that challenge was over, but you and I both know, orpheus doesn’t give up that easily.

Marlena: Oh, do you think he’s planning something?

John: I just don’t think it. I know it, doc. I just don’t know what the hell it is. As someone living with type 2 diabetes,

Roman: Jada, you don’t have to answer kate’s question.

Jada: Actually, I wasn’t about to.

Roman: Well, of course you weren’t, and just so you know, I don’t make it a policy to gossip about my tenants or anyone else.

Kate: Okay, so obviously, this is on me because I was curious, and unlike roman, I do gossip every once in a while. Sorry. I’m kate dimera.

Eric: This is my dad’s girlfriend. Off and on, and apparently, on again.

Kate: Okay. It’s very nice to meet you, jada.

Jada: You too. So you’re one of orpheus’ victims.

Kate: I prefer to think about it as one of orpheus’ survivors.

Rolf: As you know, there’s no love lost between myself and the objects of your malevolence.

Orpheus: [Chuckles] Yes, no one hated john, roman, and steve quite like your old boss, stefano.

Rolf: True, so I wish you luck with your endeavors, but I must return to my work.

Orpheus: Your work means everything to you.

Rolf: It does.

Orpheus: So much so, in fact, that you’re willing to revel in your genius by keeping samples of some of your more extraordinary medical achievements.

Rolf: [Scoffs] I’m not sure to what you’re referring.

Orpheus: Oh, come on now. This isn’t just a lab, doctor. This is practically a museum, a monument to you and your work.

Rolf: Oh, I wouldn’t say that.

Orpheus: [Chuckles] Come now, wilhelm. I bet if I were to rifle through your drawers and cabinets, oh, I’d find all sorts of interesting things. The serum that revived so many of the denizens of this miserable town. The drug that restored their banal memories. Perhaps even a chip that can save one’s consciousness. And that’s just a few of your greatest hits.

Rolf: It’s an intriguing theory, but it’s only speculation.

Orpheus: Mm-hmm. I would be willing to state categorically that you are saving some of these oldies but goodies right here, under this one roof.

Rolf: And how would you know that?

Orpheus: Because this isn’t my first visit to your secret laboratory, doctor. I’ve been here before, and I’ve seen everything there is to see.

Steve: My only regret is that I didn’t neutralize orpheus before he had a chance to hurt you.

Kayla: You know what? You need to stop beating yourself up over all this. You saved my life again. And I’m here, and I’m safe.

Steve: Yeah, but he–

Kayla: Yeah, yeah, but– listen, you can keep talking or you can shut up, and kiss me, and let me thank you properly for saving my life.

Steve: That’s not a tough choice–

Kayla: No, you’re still talking.

Steve: Okay, okay.

Kayla: Mm, you can come this way.

Steve: Okay.

Stephanie: How you could you lie to me? How you not tell me mom was kidnapped? My asthma felt anything but normal.

Paulina: Well, that was–

Abe: Unexpected.

Paulina: You know this is crazy talk, right? I mean, stephanie, she’s sweet, but I’ve been in sales my whole life, and I am sold on you.

Abe: So we’re just going to ignore the focus groups.

Paulina: Of course. Of course we are. I know we can make your case to the voters.

Abe: Or we could take stephanie’s advice.

Paulina: You mean–

Abe: I mean that I believe that this state is ready for a strong woman of color to be in the governor’s mansion, and I would be honored to be your first gentleman.

Jada: When you’re ready, I’m gonna need you to come down to the station to give a full statement.

Kate: Yeah, of course.

Eric: Orpheus is still out there?

Jada: No thanks to your father.

Roman: Excuse me?

Jada: You’re not a cop anymore, roman. You should’ve reported kate’s kidnapping the minute it happened.

Roman: Jada, I didn’t have a choice, all right? That son of a bitch, orpheus, threatened to hurt kate, kayla, and marlena unless we kept quiet and played his game.

Jada: Yeah, steve gave me the same story, but roman, you used to be the police commissioner. I would think you would have more trust in the salem pd.

Roman: Like I just said, it didn’t have a damn thing to do about trusting the police.

Jada: No. It was about you going rogue with john black and steve johnson, your cowboy pals.

Kayla: So you heard about the kidnapping.

Stephanie: Just came through as an alert on my news app.

Steve: Oh, baby, I’m sorry you had to hear about it that way.

Stephanie: You’re sorry? You told me mom and marlena were at a medical conference.

Steve: Yes, I know. I would’ve shared the news with you, but–

Stephanie: But what?

Kayla: Listen, both of you, your father had a very good reason that he had to keep you in the dark.

Stephanie: Let me guess. He was trying to protect me.

Steve: No, actually, I was trying to protect your mother, and kate, and marlena. John and I were instructed not to tell the police or anyone.

Kayla: That’s the truth. And listen, the thing you need to take away from this is that orpheus tried to hurt us again, he but failed. And we are here, and we’re safe, all of us. All of us are safe.

Stephanie: [Sighs]

Rolf: You were in my lab?

Orpheus: While you were out, I embarked on a self-tour.

Rolf: You shouldn’t have done that.

Orpheus: Yes, I must admit, I was disappointed not to find a horde of marlena clones stuffed in your broom closet, but I was thrilled by what I found locked in that steel cabinet behind you.

Rolf: You were in this cabinet?

Orpheus: And once I saw it, I knew that I’d found exactly what I needed to destroy the lives of my enemies.

John: Like I just said, sweetheart. I can’t promise you what’s coming next, but I can promise you that I will always protect you no matter what orpheus tries.

Marlena: I’m not afraid of orpheus.

John: Oh, of course, why wouldn’t you be? I mean, he only tried to blow you up again.

Marlena: How many times has he tried to match wits with us?

John: More than I can count.

Marlena: Mm-hmm. And what happens every time? Who wins?

John: We do.

Marlena: Yeah. We always will because I have you.

John: And you.

Marlena: And besides, orpheus would never try to harm a single hair on your head because if he did, he would have me to deal with.

John: Wow. You know, doc, I really love you when you are soft and compassionate, but I really love you when you’re tough and angry like that.

Marlena: Ooh, you do?

[Both laugh]

Marlena: Mm. Research shows that people remember ads with young people

Paulina: Abraham, I don’t know why we’re entertaining this. I mean, me, governor?

Abe: Makes sense to me.

Paulina: How?

Abe: From the beginning, paulina, this quest was your idea. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to run, but you pressured me, and you recruited my friends.

Paulina: Because I believe in you, baby.

Abe: Well, I believe in you too, paulina.

Paulina: You know this is crazy, right?

Abe: These numbers, they don’t lie. Now, you talk a lot about wanting to do good to make up for your mistakes by helping people. Now, paulina price can do a lot of good in the world. You can make the world a better place just like you made my world a better place.

Paulina: Governor.

Abe: The universe– the universe is sending you a message. You need to answer it.

Kayla: There you go. Where are you coming from?

Stephanie: I had a meeting with paulina and abe.

Steve: Oh, well, I hope they’ve forgiven me my vigilance.

Stephanie: Well, they understand the threat that orpheus poses to our family, and now so do I.

Steve: Thank you, baby. It’s good to hear.

Stephanie: I checked in on sonny, by the way. They told me, he’s going to make it.

Kayla: His condition is guarded, but he’s fought through the worst.

Stephanie: Thank god. Of course, victor’s giving me a hard time about how this may look for titan.

Steve: Well, that’s the victor we know and love. Family first as long as it doesn’t affect the bottom line.

Stephanie: Yes. Well, I do have to get back to some work.

Kayla: Why don’t you stay for lunch?

Stephanie: It’s a little late for lunch.

Steve: Well, let’s call it an early dinner. I’ve got some really nice steaks in the fridge there. I can throw them on the grill. Come on. We’ve got a lot to celebrate.

Roman: [Chuckles] No offense, jada, but you’ve been in salem about five minutes.

Jada: Well, I’ve been a cop a lot longer than that.

Roman: Yeah, well, salem is a different animal.

Jada: What does that mean?

Eric: It means you’re gonna have to get used to private citizens going rogue here.

Kate: Oh, yeah. I can confirm that in this town, people do play hero.

Roman: Nobody was playing anything.

Kate: Well, no, of course not, you are a hero, honey. I was just telling eric when you walked in. I’m lucky to have him, detective.

Jada: Well, in my professional opinion, you’re lucky he and his buddies didn’t get you all blown to kingdom come, but, you know, we’ll just have to agree to disagree.

Roman: Works for me.

Eric: Hey, can I get you something to eat?

Jada: No, I just came to look over some files in my room.

Kate: Hey, no. Why don’t you stay? I brought a great, big cake in here for roman’s birthday.

Eric: [Laughs]

Roman: You did?

Kate: Mm-hmm. And I don’t think eric can sing loud enough to drown out my horrible singing.

Roman: No singing, all right? I don’t want a fuss.

Eric: No, no, no. You don’t get to decide what kind of fuss we make about you, all right? You can grumble all you want, but it’s your birthday, so we’re gonna celebrate it right. Hey, jada.

Jada: Well, I do love cake.

Eric: Hmm.

Jada: Happy birthday, cowboy.

John: Mm.

Marlena: Ooh.

John: [Sighs] Okay. I wonder what I can do for you.

[Both laugh]

Marlena: Or shall we see what that magic lotion can do?

John: You have any road map on where I should begin?

Marlena: Oh, yeah. Why don’t you start with my neck and just see where you end up.

John: [Laughs]

Rolf: I’m sorry, but what you found in that cabinet is not available for your or anyone else’s use.

Orpheus: Seriously? You can put down the blade, pal. I have no intention of taking the vial that you locked in that cabinet.

Rolf: Can I trust you on that?

Orpheus: Absolutely. I have no need to take it because I’ve already got it.

It’s started. Somewhere between a cuddle

Paulina: So you really think I could win.

Abe: I have learned to never doubt you.

Paulina: So– we’re doing this.

Abe: We’re doing this.

Paulina: Good lord, oh. We’re doing this.

Abe: Yes, we are, madam governor price.

Paulina: I’m not gonna lie to you. I like the sound of that.

Abe: [Laughs] Oh.

Paulina: Ooh.

[Both laugh]

Rolf: Be careful. Please be careful with that vial. Set it down.

Orpheus: Okay.

Rolf: Nice and easy.

Orpheus: Just relax, relax. Whatever you say.

Rolf: Be very gentle.

Orpheus: No need to panic, doc, it’s empty.

Rolf: You mean–

Orpheus: I’ve already used its contents.

Kate: Hey!

Roman: [Laughs] Thank you.

Jada: Your voice isn’t terrible at all. It’s actually really lovely.

Kate: Oh, no–you are so sweet, thank you. Okay, so make a wish and blow out your candle.

Roman: Well, I already got my wish, so this is just a formality, all right?

Kate: [Sneezes]

[Tense music]

Stephanie: What’s this deliciousness?

Steve: This is my famous black pepper crusted ribeye.

Kayla: Mm, famous for occasionally having too much black pepper.

Steve: Oh, you can never have too much black pepper.

Kayla: [Sneezes]

Steve: Bless you.

Kayla: Ah.

[Clears throat]

Marlena: [Sneezes]

John: Whoa, bless you, sweetheart.

Marlena: Excuse me.

John: Hey, you’re not getting sick, are you, honey?

Marlena: No, no, no. No, I feel great. I–maybe. Maybe I’m just allergic to something in that lotion. Mm.

[Sneezes]

[Sighs]

Rolf: The vial– you didn’T.

Orpheus: Oh, yes. I did. I know that john, roman, and steve are very proud of their heroics, but in truth, they only delayed the deaths of marlena, kate, and kayla. In fact, right now, I’m sure they’re celebrating their health, but soon, very soon, they’ll wish they’d let that bomb go off.

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[ Relaxing music ]

Taylor: Ah. Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry!

Steffy: Oh, mom.

Taylor: I’m sorry.

Steffy: No, you don’t have to sneak around. This is, um–

Taylor: No, I’m just getting myself a snack, I–

Steffy: Actually, um, I’ve been wanting to talk to you. And you. I have an idea I’ve been kicking around.

Taylor: What?

Steffy: Well, the last time we were at granddad’s, we had so much fun. And I was just thinking, now that douglas is living with thomas, we should do it again.

Taylor: I– I– I love the idea. We have so much to celebrate.

Steffy: Yes, including your imminent reunion.

[ Door opening ]

Ridge: Hey.

Brooke: Hi.

Ridge: I had a rough day.

Brooke: Aw…

Ridge: Hm. Hi.

Brooke: Hi.

Ridge: What was that for?

Brooke: No reason. Just enjoy kissing my handsome husband, any chance I can.

Ridge: Well, I don’t blame you. Look, I mean, honestly.

Brooke: Well, be prepared ’cause you’re gonna have a lot more kisses coming your way.

Ridge: Yeah?

Brooke: Mm-hmm. And to think that you were considering moving over to eric’S.

Ridge: Well, to be fair, I still don’t think it’s a bad idea because you’re worried about thomas with douglas and if I’m over there, it could put your mind at ease.

Brooke: No. I don’t want you going anywhere, for any reason. I want you right here, with me. Besides, how much longer is hope going to allow douglas to stay over there?

Douglas: So cool. These baseball cards were all yours?

Thomas: Well, they were. ‘Til today. I’d like to give them to you.

Douglas: Seriously?

Thomas: If you’ll take care of them.

Douglas: Yes.

Eric: Wow. Look at all this. Nice score, douglas. You know, I think your dad has some of these that are actually autographed.

Thomas: Yeah, I may have kept those separate.

Eric: What a good idea. You might wanna do that with some of these, too. They’re in danger of being drooled upon. Steffy just called and wants to do another family gathering. You know how hayes is.

Thomas: Ah, gotcha.

Eric: You two are available for another family get together, aren’t you?

Thomas: There’s nothing we’d like more.

Liam: Has thomas given any indication? Any indication, at all, of when he’s going to let douglas come home?

Hope: No.

Liam: Okay. This is getting freaking weird, man. Every day that passes, thomas wants douglas to live with him even more. Like why– why are you not just saying to him that– that douglas needs to come home? Like, today.

Hope: If I thought douglas was in danger, or being mistreated, I would put an end to it immediately. But we both know that’s not the case. He’s having a great time, and I have to be really careful about how I handle this because I do not want this to turn into some full-blown custody battle. I don’t wanna put douglas through that, and it just would be awful for him.

Thomas: There.

Douglas: All right, thanks again. I know right where I can put these in my room. Oh, is it okay if I keep the cards there?

Eric: Of course. It’s your room, douglas.

Thomas: Thanks again, granddad, for letting us stay here. I really appreciate it.

Eric: Well, I wish you wouldn’t think of it as me letting you stay here. I mean, this is your home. You’re forresters. And the more of us there are in this house, the better I like it. Nothing more important than family.

Thomas: Yeah, I couldn’t agree more.

Taylor: Well, don’t get too excited ’cause your dad might not be available. Brooke might have plans for him.

Steffy: She may, but they could always postpone it. Can’t hurt to ask.

[ Phone dialing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Brooke: So elegant. I love this one, really.

Ridge: Steffy. How’s it going?

Steffy: Great. Even better if you say yes.

Ridge: What am i agreeing to?

Steffy: We are thinking about meeting up at granddad’s? Finn, myself, the kids… mom’s gonna come too. We just figured that last time was so much fun. So, what do you say? You wanna join us?

Ridge: That– that sounds great. I’ll see you over there.

Steffy: Okay. Cool. Yeah, I’ll– we’ll be seeing you soon.

Ridge: Love ya.

Brooke: So, you’re meeting steffy somewhere?

Ridge: Yeah, over at dad’S. She wants to bring the family together again.

Brooke: That means taylor. Am I invited? Who says you have to spend more on skincare

Ridge: It’s a family get together. You’re family, so yeah, you’re invited. You wanna go?

Brooke: Did steffy invite us or you? Okay, look. I’m gonna just stay home.

Ridge: You sure?

Brooke: You are my husband. And I know you’ll be coming back here very soon. For more of those wonderful kisses. Enjoy yourself, and please give everybody my best.

Ridge: I’ll do it.

Brooke: Okay.

Liam: Hey. At the end of the day, I’m gonna support you, full stop. No matter how you decide to handle this with thomas. Okay? I just– I just really, really, really want you to be careful, and not let your guard down.

Hope: I never do.

Liam: Good.

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Both sighing ]

Hope: Oh, it is…

Both: Thomas.

Hope: Um, well, maybe it’s him calling to ask about dropping douglas.

Liam: Oh-ho-ho, I doubt it.

[ Clears throat ]

Hope: Hey, thomas.

Thomas: Hey, you’re on speaker.

Douglas: Hi, mom!

Hope: Oh, hey, bud. I’m so happy you called. What’s up?

Thomas: A lot. Actually, we are planning another whole big party. Steffy and finn are on the way.

Douglas: It’s gonna be super fun. Maybe you could come?

Hope: Oh, um… yeah, I guess I could stop by for a little bit.

Douglas: Awesome. Thank you!

Hope: I guess I’ll see you soon.

[ Phone beeps ]

Liam: Invite to what?

Hope: Oh… you know, eric’s just having a big family gathering at their place, and douglas really wanted me to be there. And I already know what you’re going to say, but you should have heard him. He was so excited.

Liam: Hey. Why do you suppose it is that, um, I didn’t get an invite? Do you think it’s possible, at least possible, that thomas’s old feelings for you are starting to be rekindled?

Donna: Hi, honey bear. You ready for a martini?

Eric: Donna? I thought you were… donna? Wh– douglas? Was that you?

Douglas: Yeah. This really funny app. You just sample somebody’s voice, and then you say whatever you want, and it says that in that voice. Really cool, right?

Zende: Now, what is this I’m hearing about a party?

Eric: Not a party– a party? Who said anything about a party? No, no, no. When steffy called, she said it was just a get together. If she had said party, I probably would’ve said no. But, you know…

Thomas: Right. Sure. If it was up to you, I think that you’d have a party every night.

Eric: You’re absolutely right.

Douglas: Yeah, mom’s coming, too.

Eric: Now, that’s great news.

Douglas: Yeah.

Eric: Cool. That’s cool.

Ridge: Hello, hello!

Eric: Hello, ridge. Come in, come in.

Ridge: Dad, I got bad news for you. There’s riffraff in your driveway. You gotta change the code to your gate. It’s just getting worse and worse.

Steffy: Hey! Not kicking us out this time.

Kelly: Hey douglas, wanna play?

Douglas: Yeah! Let’s go to my room.

Ridge: Ah, [Indistinct].

[ Taylor laughs ]

Eric: Look at that, running up those stairs. I love that. Look at this guy! Has he grown another foot since I saw him last?

Steffy: Oh, he’s getting big. I think he’s gonna be big like his daddy.

Ridge: Well, he may get his height from his dad, but good looks? Boom, right here.

Taylor: Oh, no…

Eric: It’s a whole family of good looks.

Ridge: No?

Thomas: No.

Zende: He’s getting his swag from his cousin, that’s for sure.

Taylor: Okay, it does not matter who he gets his good traits from. We’re gonna love him anyway.

Eric: That’s true. Look, no offense. I know his last name is finnegan, but… to me, he’s a forrester. Through and through.

Finn: Oh, no. I’m not offended. In fact, I’m almost certain he’s gonna take after his strong, determined, fearless forrester mother.

Steffy: Yeah. Totally.

Eric: I’m not sure I’m gonna be able to explain to you how much this means to me to have you all here. This multi-generational group. This house where I raised my own kids. And some of my grandkids are here, and then my great-grandson, and my great-great-grandson.

[ Chuckling ] It brings this house alive to have you all here. You fill it with love. Thank you. I have moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

[ Hope sighing ]

Liam: Listen. You are my wife. The love of my life. And I can’t help it, every instinct I have is about protecting you and our family. And I just– I just really want you to be safe.

Hope: And I appreciate that, I do. But I really don’t think I need any protecting from thomas. And if I’m being honest…

Liam: Uh-huh?

Hope: I don’t think douglas does either. So, try not to worry. Okay? I’ll keep you updated?

Liam: Okay.

Hope: Okay.

Liam: Oh, but– hey, hey, you– but you are gonna– you are gonna, like, bring douglas home with you today, right?

Hope: Yes. But I– I mean, we also have to see how it goes.

Liam: See how it g– the kid’s been over there eight years already. Come on!

Hope: He has certainly been over there too long. Yes, I know.

Liam: Okay.

Hope: Bye.

Liam: Bye.

Hope: Oh! Mom, hi.

Brooke: Oh, hi honey.

Hope: Um, liam actually– he’s going to update you on everything, so…

Brooke: Oh, okay.

Hope: Bye.

Brooke: Well…

[Laughs] Where is she going in such a hurry?

Liam: Oh, let me tell you. Uh, thomas and douglas called and invited hope over to a little family soirée, which I’m pretty sure is french for pretext.

Brooke: Oh. Well, that’s interesting. Ridge is on his way over there too. I feel like there’s something more going on here.

Liam: Funny, I have the same feeling.

Zende: Steffy, thank you for suggesting this. I was bummed that I wasn’t home the other night when you guys got together.

Steffy: Granddad told me about your hot date.

Zende: I would’ve preferred to be here.

Thomas: Well, you’re in luck, zende, because steffy’s new thing is to have parties. So, if you miss one, there’ll be another one coming up.

Steffy: Is that a problem?

Thomas: No, actually, I love it. It reminds me of old times.

Steffy: Yeah, me too.

Thomas: Anyway. Hope is on her way, just fyi.

Taylor: Oh.

Ridge: Oh, boy.

Steffy: Hope’s coming?

Taylor: Yeah, you didn’t– you didn’t tell us that you invited her.

Thomas: Yeah, I know that she’s, like, a dreaded logan and all, but she is douglas’s mother, right? So, she’s– she’s family.

Eric: And she’s welcome in this house any time.

Steffy: Yeah. I’m just hoping that hope doesn’t bring up where douglas should or shouldn’t be living.

Taylor: Yeah. I mean, how does she feel about douglas spending so much time over here?

Thomas: Well, she actually doesn’t mind douglas spending time over here. It’s when he stays, that is kind of an issue. But she’s being as supportive as she can be.

Steffy: Is she coming around to the fact that you want douglas living with you?

Thomas: Um, well, I don’t know if she’s exactly gone that far. Look, we’re trying to do our best to make this work, and not put douglas in the middle of it or cause him any harm.

Taylor: Yeah, the thing that bothers me is that she thinks you would cause him harm.

Thomas: That is why I invited her over here, so that she can see that this is an amazing place for douglas to be.

Steffy: Okay. Just don’t be surprised if hope insists on bringing douglas home tonight.

Hope: Hi.

Thomas: Hey.

Eric: Hope, hi. Come in. I’m glad to see you.

Hope: Um, did thomas let you know that I’d be stopping by?

Steffy: He warned us, yes.

Thomas: [Whispers] Steffy…

Hope: Okay, great. Um, is douglas…

Thomas: Oh, yeah, yeah. He’s upstairs with kelly, they’re playing, and amelia’s watching them.

Hope: Okay. I won’t interrupt him just yet.

[ Clearing throat ] But thank you, everyone, for including me.

Thomas: Ah, you’ll– you’ll always be included. It’s what I was just talking about before you got here. You are douglas’s mother, and that makes you family. Alice loves the scent of gain so much,

Liam: Hope can think that thomas isn’t consciously up to no good, this time around, but how can she deny that something is off? You know?

Brooke: I feel the same way. It’s like there’s outside forces at play. And taylor and steffy, they are all too eager to take advantage. And we both know that steffy and thomas want their parents back together.

Liam: Yeah, well, they can want what they want, but ridge is still your husband.

Brooke: Doesn’t seem to matter to them. Now that douglas is over there, they have even more ammunition. I think they have more reasons to lure ridge over there, to be a part of their sweet little family.

Ridge: Here’s to us. You look good.

Zende: Thank you.

Ridge: Come on.

Taylor: [Indistinct]

Eric: [Indistinct]

Ridge: Gin and tonic.

Taylor: Oh, thank you.

Ridge: You’re welcome.

Zende: I cannot believe how cool this is. Seeing you two in each other’s arms. I still can’t quite process what happened.

Steffy: I know, I’m still trying to process it, too.

Taylor: It was so beautiful. It really was. I– I wish I could explain to the two of you what happened. It was filled with so many emotions, and… I dunno, it was just– it was a day filled with magical surprises.

[ Thomas laughing ]

Thomas: Oh, those looks!

Hope: The look that kelly gave douglas.

Thomas: I know, and he just dove and it was– it was crazy. With the– he just threw, like, I feel like it was [Indistinct]–

Steffy: What is– what is going on?

Thomas: Oh, you had to be there.

Hope: It was just– they were fighting over who got to put the last puzzle piece, and it was just…

Thomas: Yeah.

Hope: Yeah.

Steffy: Douglas seems like he’s really enjoying himself here.

Hope: And I’m– I’m pleased that he is. That he gets to spend time with his dad and his great granddad. I think that’s important.

Ridge: Oh, it’s important. It’s the most important thing because we all can learn from this great man, mr. Eric forrester. The patriarch. I’m still learning from him. Thank you so much for having us– always having us. And welcoming us with open arms, always.

Eric: We’re family, all of us. That door is never locked to any of us.

Ridge: And we appreciate that ’cause this is– what do you call it? Our…

Steffy: Shangri-la.

Ridge: Shangri-la, right? This is a place where forresters go to do whatever they need to do, whether it’S… a funeral or a wedding or any kind of celebration. And that’s what today is. It’s a celebration. And I’m so glad you’re here for it because we wanna celebrate you and celebrate everything that you’ve done for that little boy. Everything that you gave him. You gave him everything he needed.

Hope: And I will always be there for him.

Ridge: No, I know that. I know that. But now, you don’t have to do it alone because thomas is here, and he’s a loving, caring father, just like you. Look at you, you’re such a great dad, and a great husband.

Finn: There’s nothing more important to me or cherished, than steffy and the kids.

Ridge: The kids– they’re always going to be your kids. You know that, right? I look at these two goofballs, and they’ve fully grown, but they’re still my kids. And I’m so proud of you guys. We are– we’re– we’re proud of you.

Taylor: So, so very proud. Yes.

Ridge: And if I haven’t said it before, you guys are who you are because of this woman. Because of her strength, and her wisdom and she– she loved you into the people that you are today. This gorgeous, amazing woman right here. Look, if I learned anything, it’s that this family is not the same when you’re not around. This has been a rough couple of months for all of us, but we made it through. We weathered the storm, right? And we’re here, and we’re stronger than ever. Forresters!

All: Forresters.

[ Glasses clinking ]

Ridge: Love you, dad.

Thomas: Cheers.

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Steffy: I’m never going to take any of this for granted.

Finn: It’s hard to do when every moment feels like a celebration.

Steffy: Exactly.

Finn: I hope that feeling never goes away.

Steffy: It won’T. This is our future. Sheila can never steal it from us.

Sheila: I’m still here, finn. Mama loves you so much. I’m still here.

Brooke: Oh, I didn’t know you’d be home early.

Ridge: Yeah. I went to dad’S. You know, hope said she was going to be there. And see how it went.

Brooke: Douglas was really happy to see her.

Ridge: Taylor said they had fun.

Brooke: Oh. So, taylor was there.

Ridge: Yeah. They encouraged. Were all encouraged. You are too, right? Come on, please. I know you’re concerned about my son’s past. But, let’s– can we just focus on the future, for now. See that we can find some common ground where douglas is concerned. Thomas loves his son and douglas loves him and– thomas, he’s– he’s a good guy with a big heart. And I wish you could embrace that. The way your daughter has embraced it.

Hope: Is douglas with you? Did you bring him home?

Thomas: I texted you. It’s about the back to school supply list. You said that I could take douglas shopping.

Hope: Oh, I must have had my notifications turned off.

Thomas: It’s okay. I– douglas said that some of the stuff is, like, really specific. I didn’t want him winding up with the wrong kind of markers.

Hope: I– I could have emailed you the list.

Thomas: Yeah. Um, well, I also wanted to see you. Are you alone?

Hope: I am.

Thomas: Hey, I just– I thought that we could also talk about us.

Ridge: I know hope would prefer if douglas lived with her family.

Brooke: In his home, with his family.

Ridge: Look, hope and liam did a great job with the kid. They did.

Brooke: Of course. Hope adopted him. She’s his mom.

Ridge: And she always will be. I’m not saying that she won’T. Look. When thomas was struggling, she stepped up. She was a great parent to that kid. She was his rock. And that’s never going to change. But thomas has changed. And I need you to accept that, the way that hope has accepted it. Look at me. We’re talking about my son.

Hope: You want to talk about us?

Thomas: Yeah. I wanted to talk more at the house, but I thought we might get interrupted by douglas.

Hope: And so, you came all the way over here to talk privately?

Thomas: Yeah. Yeah. Just want to talk about our role in douglas’s life as parents.

Hope: Oh. Right. Right.

Thomas: What did you think I meant?

[Sfx: Stomach gurgling]

Ridge: Thomas and hope are going to work this out together and do what’s best for douglas. Okay?

Brooke: Mm-hmm. So, will I. And so will you. Nobody is questioning that. Oh, I’m sorry. It just– I wish I felt differently. I wish I could trust thomas the way that you do.

Ridge: Well, ah, maybe that moment will come. Maybe he just needs an opportunity to prove himself. But what do we do right now? I assure you, we’re doing everything we can to set them up for success.

Brooke: We? You mean you and taylor?

Ridge: Yeah– no. The family. That’s why he’s living at dad’s house. He needs that support. Yes. Taylor and I are going to help too. That’s our job as parents. We– that’s what we’re doing. We’re gonna make sure he’s okay because, you know what? If I’d done that earlier, then maybe he wouldn’t have made these stupid mistakes in the first place.

Brooke: Thomas made his own mistakes. You are not responsible for his bad choices.

Ridge: I know. But I am responsible now. It’s my son. And I’ll make sure he does the right thing by his little boy. I’m here and I’m determined to see that happen.

Thomas: You knew I was talking about co-parenting.

Hope: Right.

Thomas: About us being a mom and dad.

Hope: Of course.

Thomas: Right. We’re on the same team.

Hope: I hope so.

Thomas: So, we’re in agreement?

Hope: Are we though?

Thomas: Okay. Look. I know that you’re worried about douglas, right? And you’re worried about where he’s going to live. And if he’s living over with me.

Hope: It would be a huge change out of nowhere. I mean, think about everything douglas has already experienced in his young life. Losing his mother. The upheaval with you. And I know that you’re past it and you have a really strong relationship now. I just believe that douglas still needs stability and consistency.

Thomas: Yeah. And you gave him that. You did. But I can, too, hope. That’s what I want. I want nothing else, but my son’s well-being. It’s first for me, and I don’t want to upset douglas or you.

Sheila: Oh, god. Deacon, what are you doing here?

Deacon: What are you– what the hell are you doing here? I had a feeling when I left you at the apartment that something was wrong, so I went back. You weren’t there. It didn’t take a brain surgeon to figure out where you’d gone.

Sheila: I just wanted to see my son.

Deacon: I don’t know what kind of nutso fantasy reunion thing you’re conjuring up here. But it ain’t happening. You can’t see finn. He thinks you’re dead. Everyone else thinks you’re giving a bear indigestion. It’s a good thing. Because if anyone, anyone thinks you’re alive, they’re going to send a platoon of armed guards to storm the deck.

Shelia: Are you worried about me?

Deacon: Get out of here. Go.

Steffy: Deacon? What– you know, it’s customary to use the front door, right?

Deacon: I figured you’d be around back. I mean, you know, if I lived at the beach, that’s where I’d be.

Steffy: What are you doing here?

Deacon: Um. (Vo) purina one has the inside story on your pet’s health.

Brooke: I do understand your devotion to thomas. I do. And your desire to help him succeed. Every parent wants that. But what thomas is suggesting, to take douglas away from his home.

Ridge: I think what he’s suggesting, is that he wants to take the rightful place in his son’s life.

Brooke: Don’t you think that might be a little bit detrimental?

Ridge: Honey, what part? Father and son spending time together?

Brooke: Well, I’m not saying this to be mean or cruel, and I don’t think it will be as bad as it was last time.

Ridge: What is it? What do you mean? Why do you start like that? May not be as bad? What if it is not bad at all? Let’s start there.

Brooke: Would you see it if it were? Look, thomas tried so hard to gain your respect and your support. And he has. You and steffy and taylor. You’re all behind him 100%.

Ridge: Because of that you think we would miss something? How about that? How about I move over there? How about I stay at dad’s and I keep an eye on douglas and thomas until you can give him a chance?

Brooke: You would do that?

Ridge: I would stay at dad’s until you see what I see.

Brooke: Oh, so you would move over there away from me and leave our home?

Thomas: You’re wondering if we’re in agreement? I’m telling you, we are.

Hope: Even though you’re determined to take douglas away.

Thomas: I want to be his dad again.

Hope: You are.

Thomas: No. Not like for an overnight experience. Like, I actually want to be his dad. I want to be there in the morning when he wakes up. I want to put him to bed at night. I want to make him breakfast and send him off to school. Right? I want to tell him no when it’s necessary.

Hope: Really? He rarely makes you do that.

Thomas: Right. But if we’re living together, sometimes I’ll need to. But that’s okay, because he’ll know that I’m there. He’ll know that I’m looking after him, that I’m setting boundaries for him and making sure that he’s safe.

Hope: And I know you can be that type of father.

Thomas: Yeah?

Hope: I do.

Thomas: I know that we’ve been through a lot. And… I’ve made mistakes. But it means a lot that you believe in me. And I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize that.

Hope: I appreciate that. But I think if we just… slow down and think about what we’re doing and what douglas needs. Then you’ll hopefully come to realize that douglas’ place is still here with liam, beth and me.

Deacon: What– what am i doing here? I was il giardino, and I saw finn earlier. And I– I just started thinking about that night, you know. And I wanted to come down here and tell you what I told him, which is that I’m just so relieved that you guys are okay.

Steffy: Thank you. It’s kind of you.

Deacon: I’m sorry if I’m bringing up a painful memory.

Steffy: It can’t be pleasant for you either, considering you’re the one who found us.

Deacon: I can’t seem to shake it.

Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, I’m trying to erase it from my memory, too.

Deacon: Yeah. Well, you know, you got lots of good things to look forward to, though. You got your life with finn, the kids.

Steffy: It’s a true miracle. One you were a big part of. I mean, if you didn’t call 911 when you did. I’m sure you spoke to finn.

Deacon: Oh, yeah. I mean, look, there’s no reason to thank me. I made a phone call. That’s all. I’m no hero.

Steffy: Well, now we don’t have to worry about sheila.

Deacon: Yeah.

Steffy: Hey– hey, do you want to come in and talk to finn?

Deacon: No, no, no, no. I’m going to go. I did what I came here to do. Take care of yourself.

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Thomas: You want me to tell you this is where douglas belongs?

Hope: For right now. At least while we work this out.

Thomas: Hope, he means so much to me and I don’t want there to be any conflict. Look, I am confident that we can make this work for douglas and for us.

Brooke: I don’t want you to go anywhere, ridge.

Ridge: But if that’s what it takes to make you feel good, I got to do it.

Brooke: There’s nothing good about you leaving.

Ridge: Won’t be for a long time. I’d just go for a little while.

Brooke: No. I want you here. Besides, hope is the one who should be monitoring douglas. Ridge, I just got you back. I don’t want something to take you away, especially my own concerns.

Ridge: Well, I take your concerns very seriously.

Brooke: Well, thank you. And I love you for that. We need this time together to reconnect. The longer we’re apart, the more distance is between us. And I certainly don’t want that.

Ridge: It was just an idea.

Brooke: Yeah. Well, it’s a bad idea. Remember everything that happened with deacon and sheila, how we handled that, we didn’t face it together. And that’s what we have to do, ridge. We have to face these things together. Oh, and of course, there was a kiss you had in monaco. I love you. And we really need to take our relationship seriously. We need to love each other. We need to support each other, respect each other. I want that. Please tell me you want that too.

Finn: So, deacon was here?

Steffy: Yeah, he was out on the deck. Kind of weird, right?

Finn: A little bit. I– nothing against the guy. And if it weren’t for him, we could have died in that alley.

Steffy: I don’t want to think about that.

Finn: Is that why he was here?

[ Steffy sighs ] Brought up some bad stuff?

Steffy: Yeah. I just have these nightmares, finn.

Finn: Hey, we’re safe now. And I will always make sure that you are. They’re just bad dreams, babe. They’re going to fade, okay?

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: Over time. The only thing that I want you to remember about that night is I love you so much that I will literally lay my life on the line for you. Not that anything like that will ever happen again.

Steffy: You better not.

Finn: Look, there’s nothing to be afraid of now that sheila is gone.

Deacon: Am– am I going to have to lock you in here?

Sheila: Oh, well, I don’t know. Are you into prisoner/warden games? I can– I can do that.

Deacon: You know, the entire way back here, I’m thinking to myself, is she really nuts? And then I remember you are the girl who cut her own toe off. And you couldn’t just disappear, could you? You had to set the scene like some kind of creepy horror film.

Sheila: Yeah, and because of that, everyone thinks I’m dead. So why don’t you just cut me a little slack here? Okay, warden?

Deacon: Do you want to go back to prison?

Sheila: I just wanted to see my son.

Deacon: That is not going to happen. Don’t you get it? That’s the price that you have to pay for your freedom. You do not get to have a relationship with finn unless you want to do it from behind bars. Great. Swell. No beer. Going to get one. Stay.

Sheila: Not going to happen? That’s what you think.

[ Sheila chuckling ]

Finn: Hey, steffy. I’m home.

Mom?

Sheila: Yes, sweetheart,

it’s– it’s me.

Finn: They told me

you were dead.

Sheila: I know, but I’m–

I’m not. I’m sure that this

is a shock to you. But I’m–

I’m alive, sweetheart.

Finn: I’m– I don’t

believe this. This is–

this is a miracle. This is–

this is a miracle you’re here.

You’re here

and you didn’t leave me.

Sheila: No, I didn’T.

Mama is never going

to leave you. I am always–

I’m always going to be here,

finn. Always.

Ah god, I love you so much. Soon, finn. Soon.

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Imani: How’s business today, mr. Coo?

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: Imani. I knew devon decided to fly to virginia to see amanda, but I did not know you were coming back home.

Imani: Actually, it was amanda’s turn to come back, but she couldn’t tear herself from mom and wanted to keep an eye on things at the clinic.

Nate: So you decided to come back instead.

Imani: I thought one of us had to come here to keep the legal wheels turning, so here i am.

Nate: Well, it is really good to see you.

Imani: It’s good to be seen.

Billy: Whoa. I don’t — I’m sorry if I gave you the wrong impression, but that — that was a mistake.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Chelsea.

Chelsea: Billy.

Billy: Hey. How you doing?

Chelsea: I’m great. I’m great.

Billy: Good.

Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah, it’s a beautiful day. Just soaking up the sunshine.

Billy: Right.

Chelsea: So, um… I’m sure you’re busy, so don’t let me keep you.

Billy: Uh, no, I’m not, actually. I’m alright. And I’m actually glad that I ran into you. There’s a couple things I wanted to talk to you about.

Mariah: I still can’t believe that adoption agent refused to represent us.

Tessa: Yeah. I mean, look, I know we both have done things in the past that we regret, but that’s what it is. It’s the past.

Mariah: That’s certainly not how she saw it. She’s convinced that our arrest records make us too sketchy to be considered as adoptive parents. Not the reaction we were hoping for.

Tessa: So, what do we do now?

Nick: Okay, faith will be here shortly, and then we’ll get our college move-in road trip started. You all set?

Sharon: I think so. Finished all my errands, and, um, I packed a cooler with a bunch of drinks in it, got my phone charged so I can take a million pictures of her on campus. And I’m really excited for her. And I’m very proud.

Nick: Me too. But…

Sharon: But am I prepared to come back to a home without faith in it? I don’t know. It’s going to be strange without her around.

Nick: I know. But you know what? Noah and mariah and tessa — they’re not going anywhere. And christian will spend as much time with you as you’ll let him. We just have to do what families do and help each other out.

Sharon: I know. I have all of you guys.

Nick: Speaking of which, a couple members of my family were trying to help me earlier.

Sharon: Oh. I got your message that you were headed over to the ranch to meet your mom.

Nick: Yeah. We had a nice heart-to-heart talk. But before then, I got some advice from the last person i ever expected to offer it. Adam.

Victor: Hey, son. I hope this is a friendly visit. Or at least a civil one.

Adam: It was more of a courtesy call.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

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Nate: I’ve been getting updates on your mom’s progress. I’m sorry to hear she’s still in a coma.

Imani: Mm.

Nate: Hopefully her condition will change sometime soon. How have you been holding up?

Imani: It’s stressful. Between all the worrying about mom, the traveling back and forth, I am so worn out. But what else can I do? I can’t let exhaustion and jet lag get to me. I’ve got way too much work piled up for that.

Nate: I hope you’ve at least taken some time to eat.

Imani: Eat? Yeah, no.

[ Laughs ] I had to rush to catch my flight, and then I came straight to the office from the airport.

Nate: Mm. So, why don’t I catch you up on some things you might have missed while I buy you some lunch?

Imani: Sounds good. But just let me take care of a few things in the office, and then I am all yours.

Mariah: I’ll tell you what we’re gonna do. We are gonna look at this situation as half full, not half empty. I’m not gonna let this lawyer get inside of our heads and ruin our dream.

Tessa: No, you’re right. Just like sharon said. I mean, we can’t just give up and lose hope.

Mariah: I am not gonna let this setback undermine our confidence. We always knew that this was not going to be easy, okay? With our criminal records, our complicated past. It’s just facing the reality of it that’s hard. But we’re not gonna give up. And we’re gonna find somebody great to represent us.

Tessa: Yeah. I mean, someone who knows us and exactly what we’re looking for.

Mariah: Right. Somebody who’s gonna answer all of our questions and maybe even help us figure out what kind of adoption we want, you know, whether that’s a birth mom, international agency, or maybe even through the foster-care system.

Tessa: You know, considering all that we just went through and what lies ahead, maybe we should change our approach.

Mariah: What do you mean?

Tessa: Well, this is gonna be a long and emotional journey, and it would be invaluable for us to have someone who cares and wants to see us succeed. Maybe someone we already know?

Mariah: Okay. I see where you’re going. Christine.

Tessa: Yeah.

Mariah: Yeah, sharon told me that back in the day, she was the one who helped her get custody of cassie.

Tessa: I mean, yeah, exactly. Look, she doesn’t specialize in adoptions, but she certainly has enough experience in family law to handle this.

Mariah: She did an amazing job with dominic’s surrogacy agreement for abby.

Tessa: And she’s a friend we can trust.

Mariah: She knows what good mothers we would be. She knows everything that i went through with dom. I don’t think we could ask for a better advocate. The question is, would christine even want to represent us?

Tessa: Well, there’s only one way to find out.

Billy: I’m actually glad that I ran into you. Um… I don’t feel great about the way things ended between us as co-hosts of the podcast. I don’t know. I mean, how do you feel since our last taping? And let’s not talk about the weather, please, because we are better friends than that.

Chelsea: We are, and I’m actually glad I ran into you because there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask.

Billy: Sure. Go ahead.

Chelsea: Have you had a chance to talk to victoria about my request — to tell johnny I’m his biological mother, he and connor are actually brothers?

Billy: I have not…yet. Look, I’m sorry, chelsea. Victoria’s been away for work, and I’m sure you can appreciate that’s not really a conversation to be had over the phone.

Chelsea: No, of course it’s not, but I don’t want too much time to pass.

Billy: I understand that. Look, victoria was not prepared to have that conversation, especially since, you know, everything she’s been going through with ashland’s death.

Chelsea: I know. She’s been through a lot lately.

Billy: She has. And I guess what I can do is — is make sure that johnny and connor spend more time together, even if it is just as cousins in this moment.

Chelsea: Okay. That’s a step. That would be wonderful. You just let me know when because my schedule’s open these days.

Billy: Well, that’s the thing. It doesn’t have to be.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Look, I think you should reconsider doing the podcast. I really do, even if it’s on your own or with a new partner.

Chelsea: Without you involved, I just don’t know what the format will be. I think it’s best if I just put all that behind me.

Billy: Do you really think that’s what’s best for you? Because I’m not sure I do. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

[ Knock on door ]

Elena: Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Elena: Is now a good time?

Lily: Yes, of course. Come on in. Thank you for coming right over. I know you’re very busy.

Elena: Yeah, I had just enough time to drop by before i have to head to the hospital. But I am eager to discuss the podcast.

Lily: I know, and we officially can now that you’re a part of the chancellor-winters family.

Elena: Yes, and I have already started working on material. I want to make a really strong first impression.

Lily: What do you mean, first impression? You have a huge fan base from askmdnow. I mean, I think that your show is gonna be one of our most popular.

Elena: Well, that is a generous expectation.

Lily: Well, I mean, the numbers don’t lie. It’s just the truth. And your numbers back up everything that I’m saying. I also want you to know that i know that you have nate at home and you have devon across the hall, but I am also here if you ever want to chat. And the same with billy. I mean, he has a lot of experience with podcasts, so please feel free to reach out to him whenever you want.

Elena: Thank you.

Lily: We’re a team, you know? It doesn’t always feel that way, I’m sure, which leads me to the other reason why I wanted to speak to you privately.

Sharon: I want to hear more about this advice adam gave you.

Nick: Well, we just happened to run into each other. He asked me about ashland’s death and how I was coping with that. Wasn’t something I wanted to talk about, but I didn’t have to say much.

Sharon: Because he’s been through something similar himself?

Nick: Yeah. I mean, he gets what I’m going through, you know? The nightmares, the self-recrimination. The overwhelming guilt about taking another person’s life.

Sharon: But you know that was not your intent. Neither you nor adam wanted anything like that to happen.

Nick: Yeah. The whole situation — it just gives me more insight into my brother. I mean, I don’t feel, like, closer to him or anything, but I just — I guess I have a deeper understanding of him now, which is crazy because I thought I knew everything there was to know about him.

Sharon: Well, that’s a terrible thing to have in common. But it’s powerful to know that someone else can totally relate to what you’re going through. I hope that adam’s perspective was somehow beneficial to you.

Nick: Yeah. Um… I got the feeling he was sincere and he just wanted help. He even recommended that I go see a therapist to help me process everything.

Sharon: Interesting. Though I realize you’re not really all that comfortable with that idea.

Nick: Yeah. Sharing my thoughts and feelings with a total stranger — yeah, that’s not something I’m into at all.

Sharon: But we all need someone just to talk to sometimes, someone professional and impartial who you can confess absolutely anything to without judgment because their sole purpose is to help you.

Nick: Well, maybe I got spoiled just having you to talk to. Or maybe you’re tired of all my moaning and groaning and this is your subtle way of saying, “hey, let’s move things along.”

Sharon: Well, that’s not true and you know it. I hope that you’ll give some thought to what adam and I said. I mean, if we’re both telling you the same thing… maybe it’s worth listening to.

Adam: If you’re trying to build suspense, dad, there’s no need. I can already guess what you’re thinking.

Victor: If you’re trying to get a rise out of me, it’s not gonna happen, son.

Adam: Good. Because that’s not why I’m here. Just wanted to let you know that I took the job, and I wanted you to hear it from me first.

Victor: Mm-hmm. So, you’re gonna work alongside jack abbott…

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Victor: …Of all people.

Adam: Jabot is a good fit for me.

Victor: Really? Is this a retaliatory move because I didn’t give you the ceo position at newman after victoria returned? I thought you were done seeking vengeance.

Adam: Look, I meant what i said, dad, okay? I’m done lashing out at you and the rest of the family. I’m doing this for me — so I can move on. And just so you know, jack only had the best of intentions when he offered me this position.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] I’m sure he did. Really.

Adam: He needs a right hand now that kyle has moved to marchetti, and he could sense that I need a new purpose. He told me that I should let go of my anger and use my energy for something productive and stop trying to tear you down.

Victor: Just remember that jack abbott tried many times to tear me down and start a war against me, and he failed every time — miserably. But, son, some things will never change, okay? Going to work with jack abbott… is a huge mistake.

Adam: And why is that?

Victor: There are many reasons, but one being that it’s a family business. You’ll always be an outsider there.

Adam: As opposed to how I’m treated by my own family at newman? Uh, I think I’ll take my chances at jabot. I don’t think it could get much worse, dad. Guess I’ll be on my way then.

Victor: Wait a minute. We’re not done yet.

Billy: Look, I know I threw you a curve ball when I decided to step away from the podcast so soon after we joined forces, but the truth is, chelsea, you don’t need me. I mean, you have a gift for holding the audience’s attention, and I just — I don’t want you to walk away from that, not only because you’re great at it — because i could tell you were very happy behind that microphone. So, I’m hoping that you reconsider. At least promise me you’ll think long and hard about it.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. To be honest with you, lately I’m feeling very adrift. Not where connor is involved. I mean, he’s the light of my life. He’s my safe space. But besides focusing on being the best mom I can possibly be, I don’t know what I want anymore or where I’m headed. And I hate it. I am a strong person and determined and focused. You know? I thought I’d come back to genoa city and rebuild my life, but instead — I-I don’t know how or why — everything got thrown so off track.

Billy: Is that a rhetorical question?

Chelsea: No.

Billy: Because I think the answer is very obvious.

Faith: Hey.

Sharon: There she is!

Nick: Our favorite little wolverine.

Faith: Nice, dad, but never call me that again, okay? By the way, I just heard from moses, and he and his mom are already on campus. Now I’m even more excited to get there.

Nick: Alright. Well, then let’s hit the road.

Faith: Yes, but first I need an iced tea.

Sharon: Coming up. Did you, um, talk to noah?

Faith: Yep.

Sharon: Alright. Did you get everything done on your list?

Faith: I just have one thing left I have to do here. But the good news is, all of my stuff is in the car, and I’m pretty sure I have everything.

Nick: And the bad news is?

Faith: The car is so packed, I don’t know how we’re gonna fit in it.

Nick: I’m not worried about it. Ann arbor is not that far away.

Sharon: I have a feeling it’s gonna be a quick drive there and a very long drive home.

Faith: Mom.

Sharon: I know. I promised I wasn’t gonna get emotional, not until after we dropped you off.

Faith: That’s okay. I’m kind of having a hard time believing that today is here, too. But, remember, I’m only going to be on the other side of the lake.

Nick: A really big lake. Then, like, 140 miles east of that, give or take. I mean, not that I looked that up or anything.

Faith: [ Chuckles ] You guys are…

Sharon: What? Being ridiculous?

Nick: Embarrassingly sentimental?

Faith: The best.

Lily: Now, I’m not playing politics or trying to take sides or anything like that.

[ Chuckles ] Um… I just wanted to know how you think nate has been doing lately.

Elena: Why do you ask?

Lily: Well, um, I just — I know that the conflict with devon has been really hard on him, and I’ve just been worried about him.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Well, I mean, I haven’t been in any of the business meetings with devon, but according to nate, he feels like devon is not interested in anything he brings to the table. He thinks that devon doesn’t respect him.

Lily: Really? I mean, I’ve seen nothing but love and respect from devon, but — I don’t know. I think that they just approach business differently.

Elena: In what way?

Lily: Well, I think nate has a lot of great ideas, but he’s also very impatient, you know? And when he gets an idea in his head, he wants to just go after it. And devon’s the opposite. He’s very cautious. He’s very analytical. And it’s a constant balancing act between the two of them. And I think devon also feels that nate has overstepped a few times.

Elena: I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you, having to be in the middle of all of this.

Lily: I mean, it’s — it’s fine. I can handle it. I just, uh, wanted to get your take on the situation. I really want to help them find some harmony.

Elena: Can we talk off the record, like, just as friends?

Lily: Yeah, of course.

Elena: Okay, but keep in mind you might not like what I have to say.

Nate: Phyllis signed the agreement for chancellor-winters to acquire the grand phoenix.

Imani: Oh, that was fast. That’s good news. But enough about that stuff. I want to talk about you.

Nate: Okay.

Imani: Amanda mentioned there’s still a lot of tension between you and devon. I was hoping, in my absence, things may have improved.

Nate: No such luck. In fact, I’m afraid they may have gotten worse.

Imani: Oh, no. Nate, what happened?

Nate: Well, I, uh — I came up with an idea for a chancellor-winters music festival.

Imani: Okay.

Nate: You know, bring in a-list acts, large-venue sort of thing. I pitched it to lily at first. She was into it.

Imani: Oh, god, of course she was. That’s a great idea. I love it. And look at you, hmm? Putting something major on the table like we discussed. I’m really proud of you.

Nate: Thank you.

Imani: Mm-hmm.

Nate: Too bad devon isn’T. He immediately put the kibosh on it, said he might consider it in a year, maybe.

Imani: [ Laughs ] Are you serious?

Nate: That attitude is symbolic of how things have been between us these days. I present something. Even if lilly backs me up, he shut it down. If it comes from me, the answer’s no.

Imani: I’m sorry to hear that.

Nate: Devon and I have been keeping things polite, trying to co-exist at the office as much as possible.

Imani: Mm. Which means you’re constantly swallowing your frustration. How’s that working for you? Really?

Nate: To be honest, I’m tired of biting my tongue. And poor elena — she’s definitely getting an earful.

Imani: Mm. How does she feel about all of this?

Nate: Her advice was for me to make a clean break now and quit before my relationship with devon takes an irreparable hit.

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Adam: Look, I hope you know I didn’t come here looking for a fight.

Victor: Son, I don’t want to fight with you, either.

Adam: Then we’re on the same page.

Victor: Sit down.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Victor: There’s nothing I can say or do to convince you to come back to newman enterprises?

Adam: There is nothing that you can say or do to get me to change my mind. My deal with jabot is already done. And, dad, quite frankly, you can just save yourself a lot of frustration if you just admit my leaving is what’s best for both of us.

Victor: I think you’re so wrong about that.

Adam: This is — this is about so much more than just a position in a company. I mean, when are we gonna stop this conflict?

Victor: You are my son!

Adam: All we do is butt heads, over and over again!

Victor: I want you to be part of my life!

Adam: Yes, you want me in your life, but you don’t want me to run your company.

Victor: Why do you always go there? Why do you always go there? I treat you no differently than I have treated victoria, nicholas, or abby. I’ve had differences with them, enormous issues with them. They’ve become estranged, but they’ve always come back. They have never felt not part of the family. Why the hell are you different? Why is it all or nothing for you?

Adam: I am just cut from a different cloth. And I’ve accepted that. I think it’s long overdue that you’ve accepted that, too, dad.

Elena: Okay, here’s the thing. After hearing nate vent again about how upset he is, I suggested he leave chancellor-winters.

Lily: You didn’T.

Elena: I did. I mean, he’s been so unhappy and bothered by this situation with devon. And he’s continually hurt and disappointed.

Lily: I really hate to hear that.

Elena: Yeah, and he can’t help it. And it hurts me to see him going through it. And I feel like if it’s making him that miserable, then what’s the point?

Lily: Yeah. Um… I know that you’re trying to protect him. Um, how did he respond?

Elena: Well, he flat out refused to leave. He said he made a commitment to his family and he wasn’t gonna back out now.

Lily: Okay. Good. Good. I’m glad. Look, elena, I want you to know how much I believe in him. You know, he has such strong ideas, and he really belongs here with us.

Elena: You should definitely tell him that because I think my suggestion just fueled the fire. But, honestly, if you’re looking for a peaceful coexistence, i think it might be a distant hope.

Imani: So, excuse me for being presumptuous, but I was operating under the impression that things were all good at chancellor-winters. I mean, what would you do if you left?

Nate: Elena thought that maybe I miss medicine, that i would go back to the hospital. Technically, I’m still a physician.

Imani: Mm, okay. Well, I’m sure there are other opportunities you could take advantage of at memorial. I mean, since your old chief of surgery position has been filled.

Nate: Mm.

Imani: But the question is, would that satisfy you?

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Imani: Is that what you really want?

Nate: Not in the least. Elena just was trying to look out for me. She knows how frustrated I’ve been, and she worries about my happiness. But that life — no longer for me.

Imani: I’m relieved to hear you say that. I think you are exactly where you need to be. No, the one with the problem, the guy with a chip on his shoulder is devon. The way I see it, you have only one real option, and that is not to resign. This is about proving your worth in a way that he cannot ignore. At.

Billy: It’s okay. It can wait.

Lily: Billy, hey. It’s me. I’m in the office, so come see me when you’re free. Bye.

Chelsea: I appreciate your concern, but I don’t feel like going down an adam rabbit hole with you right now.

Billy: Okay. I will drop it. I will not mention his name. But I do want to make sure that you understand that your past or your present with mr. No name should not shake the belief that you have in yourself. We all lose our mojo every now and again, but you’ll get it back.

Chelsea: I hope so. And I hope you do, too.

Billy: What do you mean by that? I feel like I’m doing okay.

Chelsea: Okay.

Billy: Pretty fine.

Chelsea: Great. If that’s the case, then I’m happy for you. You know, I’m just still surprised that you abandoned your podcast to focus on chancellor-winters. You loved being creative. You loved reaching your audience.

Billy: You’re right. I did.

Chelsea: But you ditched all that to focus on corporate america.

Billy: It was the change i felt like I needed to make.

Chelsea: And I guess I’m just still wondering why. A suit — you know, it’s not you. It’s not who you are. And you were the first person to admit that to me.

Billy: There’s no one reason. There really isn’T. But the truth is, I made a commitment to lily to be the best coo I could possibly be — and not only for her, but for my mother, as well. And, you know, I like a challenge, and maybe I am trying to prove it to myself. I guess I feel most alive when I’m swimming upstream.

Chelsea: You were most alive when you were doing our podcast.

Billy: Well, then maybe I’m one of those guys that never feels settled, and I got a long, colorful résumé to prove that.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Billy: But that’s something i need to work on. So, this is me working on it.

Chelsea: Huh. I think I’m like you. I just can’t be content with what I have and where I am.

Billy: Keep looking. I’m very confident you’re gonna find the place that you belong. Ladies, six minutes please…

Mariah: Oh, good. We didn’t miss you.

Tessa: Sorry we didn’t get here sooner.

Sharon: Is everything okay?

Mariah: Oh, yeah, everything’s fine. We’ll gladly talk about ourselves later, but right now we are here for faith.

Faith: Saying goodbye to you two was the last thing on my list.

Mariah: Whoa, whoa, whoa. No, no, no, no. This is not goodbye, okay? This is just, “see you later, college girl.”

Tessa: Are we really doing this? We’re sending faith off into a new frontier without any of us to look out for her?

Faith: Look out for me?

Mariah: See? Don’t worry. She’s gonna be fine. She’s gonna rock it.

Nick: Couldn’t agree more. Our girl is ready for this. Even if the rest of us aren’T.

Victor: I, of all people, get that you want to be your own man. But you’re still a newman, just like your brother and your sisters.

Adam: I have tried so hard for so long to seek your approval, dad, and all I wanted was to be my father’s son.

Victor: Adam, let’s be honest for a moment. I’ve protected you from the day you came back to genoa city. Although it was often not appreciated.

Adam: Or wasn’t asked for.

Victor: Do I have to ask for it? You’re my family, for heaven’s sake.

Adam: It’s time for me to follow in my mother’s footsteps.

Victor: What the hell does that mean?

Adam: Look, I know that I’ve never been and I never will be the good soul that my mother was, but I’m talking about her choice to end her relationship with you and not fall into all the trappings of being a newman — or traps, I should say. She wanted something happier and healthier for me. That’s why she raised me as a wilson.

Victor: That was her choice, not mine.

Adam: And — and I resented the fact that she waited until her last breath to tell me that you were my father. But now I understand why she did that.

Victor: Do you know how often I wanted to interfere and go there and say, “this is my son, he comes with me to genoa city”? Do you know how often I wanted to do that? I respected her wishes. That’s why I didn’t! I wish I had!

Adam: Listen, we —

Victor: None of this would be a problem right now!

Adam: We don’t have to go down this path again!

Victor: Yes, we do! You need to understand that you have never been disadvantaged!

Adam: I’m talking about my mother’s choice to walk away, and now I’m making my choice. And I’m sorry that you can’t understand that or you can even be happy about my new venture. Guess that’s a little too much for you.

Victor: Then you follow your new venture, alright?!

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Hey there.

Lily: Hey.

Billy: Sorry I missed your call, but I got your message. Is, uh, everything okay?

Lily: Yeah, yeah. Hey.

Billy: Hi.

Lily: Um, I just wanted to tell you the details of the grand phoenix acquisition and let you know about my conversation with elena.

Billy: Oh. How did that go?

Lily: Well, I think I’m facing more of an uphill battle than I realized with devon and nate. But I’m determined to do whatever I can to unite them.

Billy: That’s the spirit. Well, if anybody can do it, it’s gonna be you. And you have my full support.

Lily: Aww. Have I told you how much I love when you have my back?

Billy: You just did.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] So, where were you?

Billy: Well, I had that out-of-office meeting and then i was walking back and I ran into chelsea. We got to talking, and, uh, that’s why I was delayed.

Lily: Oh. Chelsea.

Billy: “Oh,” as in that’s not a big deal, or “oh,” as in you’re not happy that I spend any time with her? Facing expensive vitamin c creams with dull results?

Mariah: Well, we got you just a little something for your new campus digs, but don’t open it now, okay? Just open it when you get there.

Tessa: That’s code for, if you open it now, mariah will start crying and then I will cry.

Faith: And that will set the rest of us off, so I will wait. But thank you. I know I’ll love it, whatever it is.

Nick: Alright, guys. Sorry. We really should go.

Faith: I love you both so much.

Mariah: Not as much as we love you.

Tessa: We’re gonna miss you. But this is not goodbye because we’re gonna be calling and texting and we’re gonna be video-chatting.

Tessa: Yeah, you’re gonna be so sick of hearing from us, you’re gonna have to change your number.

Faith: Not possible.

Sharon: Okay, uh…it’s time.

Faith: Bye.

Tessa: Bye.

Mariah: [ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

Imani: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: What’s going on in that head of yours? I can practically see the wheels spinning. Go on. Spit it out.

Imani: When you went off script with your speech at the launch party, you proved to everyone that your instincts are right on the money. You generated buzz and excitement that would benefit the company. You went with your gut. And that is exactly what you need to do now, but on a much bigger scale.

Nate: How much bigger?

Imani: I’m thinking, with devon out of town, you need to make a major move that he cannot ignore. Show everyone your ideas spell success.

Nate: I don’t know about that.

Imani: Trust me. You need to make sure that devon knows exactly who you are and what you bring to the table.

Lily: Oh, I am fully aware that we will run into chelsea on a semi-regular basis. I just really hope there was no uncomfortable “miscommunication” between you two this time. Was there?

Billy: There is nothing to worry about.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: Okay? I think she’s a little embarrassed that she took our camaraderie for something more than friendship.

Lily: Mm. Okay. I’m glad there’s nothing more to worry about.

Billy: There isn’T. Honestly. Look, that only happened because I think that chelsea was having a bad day, you know? She’s feeling a little bit lost, and I’m feeling a little bit guilty that I left her high and dry when I walked away from the podcast.

Lily: Does that mean that you’re reconsidering your decision?

Billy: No, no, no, no. Absolutely not. I am here with you, and that’s exactly where I want to be.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: [ Smooches ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Adam. Hi.

Adam: Hi. How you doing?

Chelsea: I’m doing great. How are you?

Adam: I’m good. I, uh… I was just thinking about you. I was wondering if you had any plans lined up.

Chelsea: As a matter of fact, I do. I want to go visit my mom in minnesota, and I want to take connor with me.

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mr. Corinthos, sir, this here is a celebration. We don’t want no trouble. Yeah, I don’t want any trouble, either. I’m here to celebrate trina, like everybody else. I just — I just want to have a minute with curtis. Well, now’s not a good time. You heard my son. I think it’s best you leave now, sir. Nothing’s gonna happen. You sure about that? 95% sure. Oh, and you like those odds? Whatever’s gonna happen, sonny and curtis can work it out. I hope you’re right. I just wanted trina to have a lovely party to celebrate and…

[ Sighs ] Looks like she’s got some drama of her own. It has my name on it. Did you find it somewhere? No. Can you just give it back, please? Why should I? It’s mine. No, actually, it’s mine, and I was go– I was going to give it to you. Okay, well, now I have it, so why do you want it back? Michael. Michael.

[ Wiley giggling ] Wiley? Nelle: Say, “bye-bye, grandma. Bye-bye, daddy!”

[ Wiley giggling ] Wiley? Wiley. It’s mommy. Tell me — oh, my god. Michael. Carly. It’s no use, willow. You’re too late. And now please welcome ana montoya. Hello there, fellow students… one prilosec otc in the morning blocks excess acid production for a full 24 hours. Unlike pepcid, which stops working after 9. 24 hour protection. Prilosec otc one pill, 24 hours, zero heartburn. Give me my son. I don’t have your son. Oh, you mean my son. No. You are nothing to wiley. Wrong again. See, now that the obstacles have been removed, my son and i are free to be together. What did you do to michael and carly? Me? I didn’t do anything. You did. No. No. No. No, no, no. I am so glad that karma is finally paying you back for stealing my son from me. Now there’s no more michael, no more carly. Thanks for that, by the way. No. No, no, no! No! And when I disappear with my son, you won’t have anybody anymore. Say, “bye-bye!” Bye-bye, mommy. No!

[ Screams ]

[ Gasps ] No. No. Oh, my god. Michael?! Thank you so much for letting me stop by and help put wiley to bed. I’m gonna miss that little guy when I’m on my trip. Wiley loves spending time with you. And I appreciate the reinforcement because, uh, willow has been going to bed really early lately. Of course. She’s working

and pregnant. I know. I’m starting to realize how big of a deal that is. Yeah.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Oh. Thank god.

[ Breathing heavily ] Willow, what — what’s wrong? Nelle. It doesn’t matter why i didn’t give it to you. They’re my words, and I no longer wish for you to read them, so give it back. No. No! Please. That letter is my property, trina. Possession is 9/10 of the law, so if you want it back, you’re gonna have to do more than just say please. Follow me. No disrespect, mr. Ashford, but this doesn’t involve you. Well, regardless, sonny, I decide who I have a conversation with in my own club. Hey, uh, excuse me, gentlemen. Hey, sonny, do you mind if I steal you away for a second? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. Alright. So he’s gone. Now, tell me, what the hell’s going on here? Dad, thanks. I know what you’re doing, okay? Uh, sonny and I, we go back a ways and whatever issues we have, we can resolve them on our own. Okay. But, uh, you know, I have been in the music business a long time, and I’ve seen sonny’s type and how they behave in establishments like yours and once they get their hooks in, there ain’t no getting them out. And you’ve warned me about this before. Trust me, I get it. I’m not meddling, alright? But, you know, you — you do have a real great backup there with police commissioner ashford. All you have to do is call it in. But hey, hey. I’m not meddling. So, I’m working on a case involving one of those genealogy companies, and it reminded me of when stella took her test. I’d almost forgotten that’s how she found her cousin in london. It was. And her life has been a whirlwind adventure ever since. Right? But at the time, we all thought her long-lost relative was here in port charles. And the results indicated a closer match than a cousin. I guess we were wrong. I don’t know. I mean, when — when aunt stella found her cousin, we let it go. But honestly, mom, the whole thing never sat right with me. Why not? We chalked it up to a technical glitch, but it seems highly unlikely that a reputable company would make that kind of mistake. Thomas jr., Get over here and give me a hug.

[ Laughs ] Hey, auntie. Hi, baby. Mm.

[ Laughs ] Hey, you got somewhere else to be? Just got a little surprise planned. Hmm, another secret? Mm. It’s close enough. Well, you’re the one who’s keeping all the secrets. Didn’t know my girlfriend was a pro dumpster diver. Oh [Chuckles] Yeah. Listen, joss, are you still mad at me? For? Not telling you spencer’s plan to save trina. Mnh, no. I mean, of course I wasn’t thrilled, but I-I get it, you know. Spencer put you in an impossible situation. Until I give it to you, that letter is my property, and I’m not giving it to you. This is totally unfair. Do you really want to complain to me about what is or isn’t unfair?! I’ll give you the letter back. Thank you. But first, you have to tell me why you’re being so weird about it! Okay, fine. I’ll just open it myself. Trina, don’t! It’s not for you! It says my name right here! That’s because it’s addressed to trina, my friend, and according to you, we’re not friends anymore.


in the interest of not keeping any secrets… yes? Spencer wrote trina a letter. In it, he explains everything about how he always believed trina and that he was only pretending to back esme. He did? Yeah. Wow. I’m almost proud of him. Do you think that’s what they were talking about? I hope so. I mean, all these secrets, they’ve just not been doing anyone any good. It’s time for everything to just be out in the open. You’re right. I set a boundary. And I’m just trying to respect it. I didn’t mean to hurt you when I said that we can’t be friends anymore. The cassadines have ice in our veins. You can’t hurt me. But thank you. I appreciate that. I know you weren’t trying to hurt me. You have to admit — our relationship got really toxic. Trina, toxic or not, our friendship meant a lot to me, and it always will. It’s meant a lot to me, too. But our friendship wasn’t good for me.

[ Scoffs ] I felt like I kept compromising myself over and over again. I just really hope that you understand. I do. And since we’re sharing, there’s something that I’d like to tell you, too. It’s good to see you, stella. You too, jordan.

[ Laughs ] Now, where’s that nephew of mine? Marshall: I know what you’ve done to this club. Oh. And you’ve built it to a really big success. Right, well, those two look like they can use a minute. Now, tell me what’s going on with you. Starting with how thin you’re getting. What? Is molly feeding you enough? I-I’m sorry. You’re a modern couple and you feed yourselves. Okay, between her schedule and mine, we manage to grab the occasional meal, and I promise I have been taking care of myself. Okay. Okay? What’s going on with you? You’re kind of quiet. Everything alright? Oh! I’m so sorry to interrupt, but I had to come say hello! Portia, hi, darling. Oh! How you doing? It’s good to see you. You too. Wait a minute. What is this? I know you don’t like sonny corinthos, okay? But I got it covered. Look, look. Don’t get it twisted. This isn’t personal. I barely know sonny corinthos. I know his type. The type that can cause a lot of trouble.

[ Sighs ] Now, if sonny is trying to rope you or the savoy into something shady… I know, dad. …We got to deal with that. Okay, I hear you, okay?

[ Sighs ] But sonny and I don’have that kind of relationship. I had wiley by the hand, and I tried to take him from her and then he disappeared. And then I was standing there with you and your mom and… you were both dead. And then I woke up. No wonder why you were so freaked out, but it was just a dream. Yeah, but I had some pretty intense dreams when I was pregnant. I get it. I hope this doesn’t last until I deliver. I’m tired enough as it is. I’m cutting back my hours at G.H. So I can pace myself. That’s smart. And I’m sure G.H. Is understanding. And you have me to take care of you. And your entire family. I appreciate that. And I promise you, we are going to make sure that you have no stress during this pregnancy. Hello, daughter of mine. Oh. I’m sorry I-I didn’t get here earlier. It’s just — it’s been a long, exhausting day. But you’re never — you’re never far from my thoughts. I can’t believe it’s been two years since I lost you. It’s been a very… interesting two years. Come to think of it, I never even got to visit you this day last year. Nelle: No big deal. I’m literally living rent-free in your head. Hi, mom.


Mr. Corinthos.Always a pleasure. I didn’t expect you here tonight, ms. Wu. Curtis is a valued partner of mine. I came to express my congratulations for trina’s good fortune. That’s very generous. Sit with me and have a drink. Unless you’re waiting on ms. Reeves. Oh, no, ms. — Ms., Uh, reeves is, uh, not with me tonight. Then we’re both unescorted. Since curtis is occupied with family matters at the moment, we should have a chat. About what? There’s always business to discuss, hmm? I’m sorry that I made our friendship so confusing. That’s all on me. I should’ve been up-front about esme, and I definitely should’ve told esme about my feelings for you. Maybe if I’d have done that, then it could’ve saved us from this whole path of destruction that we’re on. That would’ve been preferable. And maybe then you and I could, uh… the point is that everyone deserved better and, um, that’s essentially what I wrote there in that letter, so… I just wanted an opportunity to come clean and… tell you that I would’ve done everything differently. I appreciate that. I understand why we can’t be friends anymore. I really do. I-I messed up your life, and I’ll always regret that. Portia, this looks like an engagement ring. Well, curtis proposed. We’re engaged! What?!

[ Laughs ] Wiley is safe and sound, sleeping like the angel he is. Ah, well, doesn’t hurt to make sure, does it? But you, uh — you — you got dressed. Are you — are you going out? Yeah. Yeah, I’m just getting some air. Okay. I’ll go with you.

[ Chuckles ] One of us needs to stay with wiley. Um, mom can do it, or we could — we could take him to the main house? So you want to wake him, so you can babysit me? You know what? I-I actually need to go over a few things with you before I go on my trip, if you don’t mind. I’ll be fine. You better be.

[ Door closes ] Okay. What do you want to talk about? Nothing. I get that your heart’s in the right place, but willow, I think, needs some time alone. I-I don’t want to hover. I-it’s just that willow’s been acting so off lately, and I just — I can’t shake the feeling that… there’s something she’s not telling me. Normally, I’m not a fan of being forgotten. I-I didn’t forget you. Oh, I know. You were doing the lord’s work in nixon falls. Thanks for that, by the way. I mean, I know you didn’t do it for me, but you did do it because of me, so… that’s good enough. I was upset with carly because she hesitated. She let you slip off that cliff, didn’t she? And then even after she knew what she did, she didn’t —

[Voice breaking] She didn’t tell me that you were my daughter. She just… left you out there alone. I didn’t mean, though, for things to go as far as they did. Didn’t you? It doesn’t matter. What’s important is that it paid off beautifully — you broke up sonny and carly and you took sonny for yourself. Well, I’m not gonna apologize for my relationship with sonny, but I-I did hurt a lot of people, including wiley. Eh, wiley’s a baby. No, ne– he’s not gonna remember any of it, anyway. Nelle, nelle, he’s not a baby anymore. He’s old enough to have things affect him. If michael and carly and that baby-stealing, insufferable willow want to tell him things about you or me that might be hurtful, then that’s on them. We’re in the clear. I don’t want anyone to hurt wiley. He’ll get over it. It’s not like anyone’s stealing his kidney for cash. Thanks again, frank benson. You know, my deepest regret is that I couldn’t protect you from growing up with such a horrible, neglectful person. I mean, your mom did put you in a coma. If I would’ve been your mother… …your life would’ve been different, wouldn’t it have? Yeah, it would. You would’ve given me so much love, like everything that I ever wanted or needed. I mean, I could’ve followed in your footsteps. Maybe become the editor-in-chief of crimson magazine. I wish I could’ve given you that life. Yeah, it’s a shame that we didn’t know who we were to each other. I could’ve learned from the best, and together… we really could’ve made michael and carly suffer. I mean, we could’ve made sure carly stayed in the nuthouse for the rest of her life, hid my son away from michael for all of eternity. I mean [Chuckles] Working together, we really could’ve done a lot of damage.


Pregnancy can be a roller coaster, you know? One minute, you’re glowing and happy, and the next minute, you’re just miserable. I know I’m being overprotective, but how random is it that she just dreamed about nelle? Random? Nelle died two years ago today. Oh! I didn’t realize. I try not to think about it, but sometimes it just hits me, you know? Me reaching out, trying to grab nelle and help her and she just falls. God, it was awful! And then I felt relief. “Nelle’s gone. My friends, my family, they’re all safe,” you know? Then I was terrified I was gonna be blamed for nelle’s death. And, of course, I was, once nina found out the truth. You know, I’m — I’m — I’m just gonna call willow and check on her. Hey, michael, it’s been five minutes. Come on.

[ Sighs ] Voicemail. You don’t think that willow would go to nelle’s grave, do you? You know her best. What do you think? I think it’s a possibility and since it’s the anniversary of nelle’s death, I think there’s a chance she could run into nina. Carly: Oh, my god. It’s true. Nina’s willow’s mother. What happens if willow runs into nina? I-I think it’ll be unpleasant, but I don’t think nina would do anything to hurt her. You know what? I’m just — I’m gonna go check on her. Would you mind watching wiley for me? Of course, yes. Thank you. Yeah. Wiley: Daddy! Where are you going? Hey. Buddy, I’m just — I’m just gonna go pick up mom, okay? No! Grandma carly’s gonna watch you. Oh! Hey, what’s wrong, buddy? You love grandma carly. I had a bad dream, and I don’t want you to go. It’s okay. I understand. I’ll go check on willow, alright? You stay here with your son. And don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to her. Thank you.

[ Door closes ] If your mother hadn’t pawned me off on frank benson, if carly hadn’t let me plummet to my death… …and if we had known who we were to each other, I mean, I could’ve had the most beautiful life. And we could’ve punished them all! No. No, nelle, that’s not at all what I wanted for you. You know, everything that I did, all the mistakes that I made, it’s because I was in pain.

[ Crying ] You’re my baby. I miss you. But I’m gonna have to spend the rest of my life making up for my mistakes. What’s the point in worrying about that? If madeline hadn’t done what she did to you and frank benson hadn’t done what he did to me, I mean, look, it’s the best “get out of jail free” card ever. No, just because we suffered, it doesn’t absolve us. We got hurt, so then we turned around and hurt the world around us! Face it, nina! You and i are exactly the same. You know, we had a connection, but you couldn’t let yourself recognize that I was your flesh and blood. Not while I was working for you. Not while I was standing in front of you. Not while you were testifying against me, trying to take my baby away from me! You had every opportunity to be the mother you always wanted to be and you pushed me away.

[ Sobbing ] I didn’t — I didn’t know! I didn’t know! I don’t know what to say. You don’t have to say anything. I just wanted you to know that I’m sorry. I just wish things were different. Yeah, me too. Spencer.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Uh, sorry to interrupt. You’ve been gone for a while. I just wanted to make sure you’re okay. Yeah. Um, we were just — it’s okay. I’ve kept you from your party long enough. We’re done here, anyway. Aren’t we? Are you okay? Yeah. Um… I don’t know what just happened. Do you want to get out of here? No. This is my party and I want to enjoy it with my date. It’s a little late for business. Friendship, then. Allow me to buy you a drink. I don’t want to intrude any longer. It’s hardly an intrusion. You’re welcome here. Or have you been made to feel otherwise? So, that thing you had to take care of — anything to do with spencer? We just cleared the air. I told him that we couldn’t be friends anymore. Smart decision. I know it wasn’t easy, but that kid, he’s — he’s no good. Stel la, we we’re gonnatell you tonight. This is not how we wanted you to find out. I am so sorry. Hey, aunt stella. Hey. Sorry for what? It seems that you have been keeping some things from me.

[ Laughs ] She — she saw the ring, so… oh, yeah, well, auntie, we were going to tell you together in person tonight. Oh, independent corroboration. Well, we will, uh, give you guys some privacy. Stella, I’m so sorry — no, you don’t owe me an apology. No.

He does. But first, allow me to welcome you to the family. Ohh! Thank you. So, you finally take my suggestion and propose and I’m the last to know. It wasn’t on purpose. Well, have you guys started making plans yet? Auntie.

[ Laughs ] Slow down just a bit. We just got engaged. Like that’s an excuse. Well — ah, ah, you know what? Actually, there is one thing that we did. Yes, and — definitely agree on. A-and it’s part of the reason why we waited till tonight to tell you. Okay, well, I’m dying to know. Well, we would like to know if you would marry us. Me?! Yeah. I’ve never officiated a wedding before. It’s easy. What? You just go online, fill out some paperwork, and register with the clerk. And you can just drop it in the mail. I need a mailbox. I just gotta make — oh! Are you alright? Portia: So, stella, will you please do us the honor? Because… there’s really no one better to marry us.


Marrying the two of you would be the honor of my life. And I’ll see to the music. Oh. You don’t trust anyone else to handle it, do you? Would you?

[ Laughter ] Marshall, thank you so much. Of course. See? That’s one thing down. Now we just need to pick a date, uh, a venue, guest list, and, um…apply for our marriage license.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, you do. And, for that, you have to… supply proof of your divorces. Yeah. You know, come to think of it, I don’t remember ever getting that. You better look into that. Yeah. Thanks, auntie.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] Who were you talking to? Myself. I was — I was talking to myself.

[ Sniffles ] Well, I’m — I’m — I’m sorry for intruding. I know how hard this day must be for you. It is hard. You know, I didn’t know that nelle was my daughter when she was alive, but I carried her. She was my baby. And you’re probably wondering why I’m grieving for her, because she did some pretty horrible things. She was still your child. And a mother’s love is unconditional. Feeling sadness over what could’ve been, that’s just…human. Thank you. I’m guessing you’re here for jonah. Actually, I’m here for nelle. 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. Hey, jordan. You got a minute? Sure. What’s up? This is gonna sound strange, but, um, did you ever receive any official notification that our divorce was finalized? Now that you mention it, I’m not sure. Yeah. I remember filing our papers, but — maybe it’s because I moved. The notification got lost in the mail. But you sure you got yours? I don’t remember seeing it, but I did get a lot of mail while I was away at the clinic. I can double-check. Maybe I misplaced it. Would you do that? I hate to ask, but, um, you know, I’ll need — I’ll need it to apply for my marriage license. Of course. Because in order to get married again, you need to be divorced. Congratulations! I had every faith you’d be exonerated. Oh, my gosh! I appreciate it. And thank you so much for coming. Absolutely. Absolutely. Aunt stella. Can I steal you away for a minute? Excuse me. Okay. Hey, hey, hey! I am going to bounce, so have fun, stay late with your friends, enjoy being young while you can. I suppose I can do that. As long as you promise to get lattes with me at haven bistro soon. Mm…twist my arm? Aah! Okay.

[ Laughter ] Oh! I have such a good daughter, don’t I?

[ Laughter ] Okay. See ya, ashford. Where’d rory go? Uh, I think he went to go get us drinks. Oh. I was gonna tell him about a break in a case, but I guess shop talk can wait. Oh, no. He would love to hear about that. He loves his work. It’s — it’s pretty interesting. One of those dna genealogy sites gave us some important evidence. Wow! That’s so cool. Yeah. Makes me glad those tests have become so mainstream. Have you ever done one? Nelle was wiley’s birth mother. I…felt I should pay my respects, for his sake. You came here out of respect for nelle. That’s very nice, willow. You must be conflicted, since you’re trying to erase nelle from wiley’s life.

[ Scoffs ] We are not trying to erase nelle. We are protecting wiley. Oh. Even you have admitted that nelle did terrible things. Oh, that’s right, and that’s what we want to do. We want to lie to wiley and tell him that people don’t have flaws. Nelle was way beyond flawed. If she had had her way, michael would never have known that wiley was his son. You would never have known that he was your grandson. Every time — every time I think we’ve made some headway, you prove that there is just no reasoning with you. You only see what you want to. Get off your damn high horse. I am sorry that nelle did these horrible things to you, I am, but it has made you so self-righteous that you can’t acknowledge anyone else’s pain but your own! Carly: Enough! If anyone needs perspective, nina, it’s you. No matter how hard you try to rewrite history or how badly you wish nelle could’ve been redeemed, it doesn’t change the facts, nina! She was a kidnaper and a murderer and the only reason we’re safe is because she’s dead!


I’ll handle my business with curtis. You and I go back a long way. Many years and many favors. Yes, we do. So, if there’s anything I can do to strengthen our ties, don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll keep that offer in mind. So, you and curtis have been doing a lot of business together. How’s that working out? Splendidly. I’ve found curtis to be quite accommodating. I’m — I’m gonna let him, you know, get back to his family and all that. I think you should probably do the same ’cause you know what they say a-about a good man.

[ Whispers ] They have their limits. Thank you for the advice, but I know exactly where curtis and I stand. Well, I took a dna genealogy test for a project in high school. Why you ask? Curtis: Good evening, everyone, and thank you for coming to the savoy to celebrate trina.

[ Cheers and applause ] Ow, ow, ow! You know, when I first met trina, it’s safe to say that she was

profoundly unimpressed.

[ Laughter ] I remember. But I, on the other hand, I immediately noticed what a strong and smart and resilient young lady she is. It’s impossible not to, right? Marshall: That’s right. Portia: Yes. So, in honor of trina and without further ado, please help me welcome tonight’s entertainment — cameron webber.

[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen of the savory, how are we feeling tonight?

[ Cheers and applause ] Alright, this first song is dedicated to our trina. In fact, these all are dedicated to trina ’cause this is her party.

[ Laughter ] And this song is about a person we both know. You’ll get what it means. Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da whoo! Da da da da da da da da 1, 2, 3! Ooh, waaaaaaah da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da darling, darling let me help you understand even with your cheating I’d still had the better hand the way you spun your lies it almost got them fooled girl, I’d trade you for the devil if I could somebody helped me before I fell into your snare somebody stop me before I say some things I normally wouldn’t dare won’t let anybody tell me that I can’t we’re on top and now it’s time for us to dance we knew that she was messed up in the head but we don’t give a damn da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da darling, darling had ’em going for a while to see you running, girl it makes me wanna smile you’re all figured out it’s time for you to ditch got a couple words I’ve been saving for a bitch somebody helped me before I fell into your snare they better stop me before I say some things I normally wouldn’t dare won’t let anybody tell me that I can’t we’re on top and now it’s time for us to dance we knew that she was messed up in the head but we don’t give a damn won’t let anybody tell me that I can’t we’re on top and now it’s time for us to dance we knew that she was messed up in the head but we don’t give a damn ooh ooh ooh

[ Cheers and applause ] Carly: Willow, you need to go home and take care of yourself and the baby. Michael and wiley are waiting for you. You’re right, carly. It was a mistake to come here. Oh, this is precious. I come here to have a private moment with my daughter. You two show up, uninvited, and I’m the villain. My god, you’re just alike! Nothing was ever nelle’s fault, and nothing is ever your fault. I’ve taken responsibility for my mistakes and I’ve paid the consequences. Yeah, but you don’t believe you deserve them. See, you and nelle sing the same tune — that you’re a product of your circumstances and that excuses your actions. You know, you, of all people, should sympathize. With you? No! Not with me, with nelle. Because it was your adopted father who neglected her, who abused her, and sold her for parts! I had compassion for nelle. And, in return, i got months in ferncliff, michael was left to burn in a car, and she switched wiley for willow’s dead baby. Do you get that? Nelle used someone’s dead infant as a prop. How proud you must be. It didn’t have to be this way.

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[Soft dramatic music]

Xander: Laying out your sunday best?

Sarah: [Laughs] Uh, I have decided to make an appointment with my old department head at the hospital. Hoping to get reinstated there.

Xander: You should be. You didn’t do anything wrong.

Sarah: Well, let’s hope that he and the board feel that way. I have to convince them that everything that I went through didn’t change what kind of doctor I am. Just gonna start getting my old life back.

Xander: Well, if what you want is your old life back, we could finally get married.

Sarah: Mm, you just let me know what day, and I will be there.

Xander: Well, how does today sound?

Jennifer: Jack, I didn’t hear you come in.

Jack: I know. Is something wrong?

Chad: What do you think you’re doing?

Melinda: Looking for paperwork on a case that I’m prosecuting, not that it’s any of your business.

Chad: I’m sorry, the man who murdered my wife and stabbed my best friend is walking around free, and you’re looking through papers?

Melinda: Okay, believe me, I share your frustration, mr. Dimera, but commissioner hernandez is on this case personally.

Chad: He is?

Melinda: That’s right, and i just found out that he knows where leo stark is hiding out.

Chad: For real?

Melinda: He should be putting mr. Stark in handcuffs as we speak.

Rafe: I checked the parking lot and the entire building. Leo was gone long before we got her.

Sloan: I don’t understand. He promised he’d wait for me.

Rafe: Did he? Because I’m guessing that he knew I was coming, and that’s why he left in such a hurry.

Sloan: I don’t know how he would know that. It’s not like I tipped him off.

Rafe: Stop lying to me. Stop lying, because you were the only one who knew. You double-crossed me, counselor.

Sloan: What? No, I didn’T. I–I wouldn’T.

Rafe: Stop lying. Now where the hell is leo?

[Machines beeping]

[Dramatic music]

Sonny: Are you a nurse?

Leo: Bitch, please. It’s me.

Sonny: Leo?

Leo: Thank you.

Sonny: Why are you dressed like a nurse?

Leo: It’s not a fashion statement, I’ll tell you that. It was the only way I could get in here to see you.

Sonny: What is–what am i doing here? What happened?

Leo: You don’t remember somebody stabbing you in the back?

Sonny: Oh, my god.

Leo: Think, sonny, I’m counting on you. I need you to tell me who did this to you.

Sonny: It was…

Leo: Come on, out with it.

Sonny: It was you.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Leo: No, no, no! You are confused, and for once, it’s semi forgivable. Just take some deep breaths and think hard.

Sonny: You snuck in here so you could finish me off.

Leo: Sonny, I did not stab you, and I am not here to hurt you.

Sonny: [Groans] But you were there.

Leo: Yes, yes I came to your office saying that I wanted to declare a truce between us, and you agreed, sort of, and then I left. I only came back because I needed my parking ticket validated. It is criminal what titan charges for parking.

Sonny: More criminal than trying to kill me?

Leo: Sweetheart, when I came back, you were on the floor with a knife in your back. Somebody came in after I left the first time, and that someone stabbed you. Please, sonny, my life is on the line here. Don’t tell me you don’t remember who that someone was.

Melinda: There is no doubt in my mind that leo stark murdered your wife, and then he made an attempt on sonny kiriakis’ life too. So you can be confident that his prosecution begins the moment commissioner hernandez brings mr. Stark in here in handcuffs.

Chad: Can I hang around? I’d like to see that with my own two eyes.

Melinda: Yeah, I don’t have a problem with that.

Chad: If it is leo, what happens to gwen rizczech, his partner in crime.

Melinda: Rest easy. She’s still in custody.

Gwen: Not anymore.

[Dramatic music]

Xander: Come on, we’d be an old married couple by now if it wasn’t for gwen.

Sarah: Mm, I still can’t believe that she tried to make it seem like I killed abigail. She’s still obsessed with you. I hope you know that.

Xander: Yeah, well, let’s prove to her and whole rest of the world that she can’t keep us apart anymore. I mean, after everything we’ve been through, I don’t want to wait another minute.

Sarah: Mm.

Xander: And it’s not like gwen can get in our way now. She’s locked up.

Sarah: Would be a shame to waste such an opportunity.

Xander: Right?

Sarah: Mm-hmm.

Xander: So is that a yes? Can I get your mom on the phone?

Sarah: Could we maybe put it off for a little longer?

Xander: Why?

Sarah: Mm, I was just kind of hoping we could get a jump on the wedding thing.

Xander: Oh.

Sarah: Mm.

[Tender music]

This is the sound of nature breathing.

Jennifer: A lot of things are wrong, jack. You know it as well as I do.

Jack: I’m talking about those pills in your hand.

Jennifer: I’m glad you didn’t see me going through doug and julie’s medicine cabinet trying to find the empty one. I had to lie through my teeth to get the pharmacist to refill it.

[Sighs] These? I’ve been having headaches. Kayla gave me prescription-strength ibuprofen.

Jack: You didn’t tell me about the headaches.

Jennifer: Well, you’ve had enough going on.

Jack: Well, I’ll just get you some water so you can take one of those.

Jennifer: Oh, no, you don’t have to. Just seeing you makes me feel much better.

Jack: Mm.

Jennifer: I don’t need a pill.

Jack: [Sighs] Ah. Jennifer, there’s something I have to tell you.

Jennifer: Well, from the look on your face, I’d say it’s not good. What now?

Jack: I hired a lawyer to represent gwen.

Melinda: I don’t know how you’ve managed this, but don’t go anywhere.

[Phone beeps]

Chad: How’d you get out of your cell?

Melinda: There’s not a single officer in the squad room, and a prisoner has escaped.

Gwen: I did not escape.

Chad: Yeah, then how’d you get here?

Gwen: Sonny kiriakis was stabbed last night, and I was locked up, so my lawyer convinced the judge that there is evidence of a connection between abigail’s death and sonny’s stabbing and that what leo said to the police was just to frame me for something that he did. You let leo go to go after sonny. Well done. You know, you might want to advise the kiriakis family to sue the da’s office.

Melinda: Mr. Stark’s guilt does not prove your innocence, so don’t leave town.

Chad: Where are you going?

Melinda: To get answers from a more reliable source than her, and then I’m gonna fire the ada that blew this hearing this morning.

Chad: You must be feeling very pleased with yourself.

Gwen: I’m free because I’m innocent, and leo will be arrested, and then you will see that he was lying about me.

Rafe: How did you signal leo that I was coming with you?

Sloan: You heard my end of the phone call. I didn’t say a word about you. He must have figured it out on his own. You’re wasting your time doing that.

Rafe: Do you remember when i told you if you didn’t help me find leo, I was gonna charge you as an accessory? You are about two minutes from being in handcuffs.

Sloan: Oh, go for it. It’s a bogus charge, and it’s never gonna stick.

Rafe: It’s never gonna stick? You’re about to find out how sticky I can make things for you.

Sonny: Well, if you’re not trying to kill me, why are you still holding on to the call button?

Leo: Try being accused of murder sometime. It makes a person very cautious.

[Sighs] Look, sonny, I knew what I was risking by coming here, but i basically can’t trust anyone right now, not even my lawyer. You are the only one who can get me out of this jam

Sonny: You can’t make me say what you want to hear.

Leo: Remember that truce I mentioned? Go back to that conversation. Use your second most precious muscle and concentrate.

Sonny: I said we’d never be friends… but we’d leave each other alone. Something like that.

Leo: And then what?

Sonny: And then you left.

Leo: What ese?

Sonny: Then I sat down at my desk. A few minutes later, I had to get something from a filing cabinet, and my back was to the door, and then I heard a noise. I went to turn around, but then something hit me in the back, and I had, like, this… searing pain. And then that’s it. It just goes black.

Leo: You didn’t get a look, not even a little peek?

Sonny: I can’t clear you, leo. It could’ve been you.

Leo: Who it was is the person who is trying to frame me. If I did this, you think I would’ve left my list behind for the cops to find?

Sonny: Sorry, what list?

Leo: Oh. Okay, don’t take this the wrong way, but I made an enemies list.

Sonny: Oh, my god.

Leo: You were at the top, you and abigail and brady and chloe and everyone who put in the time and trouble to bust up craig and me.

Sonny: You had to make a list? You couldn’t just keep it in your head?

Leo: It was satisfying, all right? But somebody found that list, and they brought it to your office. Then they stabbed you, left it on your desk, and they crossed off your name and abigail’s name. I did not do that. Well, I did cross off abigail’S.

Sonny: You killed abigail?

Leo: Not because I killed her. Because she was dead, which does make a person less of a threat, and that’s not the point.

Sonny: Then what is your fricking point?

Leo: Somebody is trying to make me look like I’m a fricking serial killer! My asthma felt anything but normal.

Jennifer: So you hired a lawyer for gwen without talking to me first?

Jack: It was a kneejerk reaction. I’m so sorry. God knows you’d never do anything so major without telling me. But gwen couldn’t have stabbed sonny, so maybe she’s not lying when she said she didn’t kill abigail, and I couldn’t let her go back to prison for something that she didn’t do.

Jennifer: I guess not.

Jack: Jennifer… I made gwen a part of our lives. I asked you and abigail to accept her, and you both did. When I believed that gwen killed abigail… I didn’t even know how to face you. But you were understanding then, and I’m asking you to be understanding now.

Jennifer: So you feel that leo only pointed the finger at gwen to divert attention from himself?

Jack: He set her up, and I bought it. Everybody did. Look, she’s no saint, obviously, but she’s– she deserves a whole lot better than she got from me.

Jennifer: And you feel the need to make up for it.

Jack: That’s why I did what I did today. Please, jennifer, tell me that it’s okay. The last thing I want to do is make all of this harder for you than it already is.

Gwen: You must be wishing that my father left me in jail.

Chad: Something like that.

Gwen: I told you the truth when you came to see me. I didn’t kill abigail. Leo set me up.

Chad: Now don’t play the martyr. You can’t pull it off. I wouldn’t put it past you and leo to point the finger at each other just to muddy the case against either one of you.

Gwen: Okay, you believe that at your peril.

Chad: What peril?

Gwen: Do you remember, I told you that leo had made a list of all of his enemies. Now abigail is dead, sonny is in intensive care, and they were both on that list, and so are you. The da has put leo out on the streets at my expense. What if leo decides to come after you next?

Leo: I have been cutting you some slack because of the condition you’re in, but I don’t have all the time in the world. Are you gonna tell the cops I did this to you?

[Phone rings]

[Phone beeps]

Leo: I have laid this out for you in a very logical way, and you’re looking at this call button like it’s a lifeline.

Sonny: Gee, I wonder why. I regain consciousness, and the first thing I see is you dressed like a nurse from an R.L. Stine book. How do I know you don’t have a weapon in that padded bra?

Leo: If you remember last night, you remember that you and I kind of had a moment. Your big brother alex had just threatened to kill me, and I was scared. I begged you to tell him that you and I were okay. I practically got down on my knees, and I don’t do that for just anybody. Well, actually, I do, but not for apologies. Why would I put myself through all that and then bump you off? I would’ve cut to the chase and saved myself a lot of humiliation. Please, sonny, please tell me you get what I’m saying here.

[Door clicks]

Nurse: Mr. Kiriakis, you’re awake. No matter who you are,

Nurse: I have to let your doctor know that you’re making such good progress.

Leo: No need, hon. I’ve already done that. Doctor is on his way. Right, mr. Kiriakis?

Sloan: Straight to voicemail. Anything else I can do to prove that leo and i aren’t in cahoots.

Rafe: Okay, fine. Maybe he got spooked like you said, and maybe you set me up. All I know is that I was wrong to trust you because now leo stark is back on the streets, and my investigation is back to square one!

[Line trilling] Yeah, any word on the apb? Damn. No, I lost stark. Listen, set up a quadrant search using my location as a starting point. Okay. No, I’ll alert the da.

Melinda: [Sighs] Here, your personal affects. Everything you signed a receipt for is in there. Oh, except for the sarah mask. We’re keeping that as a souvenir.

Gwen: Oh, you have to let me go because you took the word of a born liar. You know what? Do me a favor, darling. How about you do a decent job this time? Get justice for this man and for his children. Nobody should have to suffer the way that they did.

[Soft dramatic music]

Gwen: [Sighs] Thank god this bloody nightmare is finally over for me.

Chad: Talk about a get out of jail free card.

Gwen: I see this as a sign to take hold of a new lease on life. But right now, there’s somebody that I need to thank.

Jennifer: I guess I understand why you’d do this for gwen. In your shoes, I’d probably do the same thing.

Jack: Thank you. Thank you.

[Doorbell rings] I– um…

Xander: Um, may we come in?

Jack: Yes, of course. Of course, please. Uh, jennifer, look who’s here.

Sarah: I hope we’re not intruding.

Jennifer: Oh, no, of course you’re not.

Xander: Obviously we know how bad things are for you right now. We just–I don’t know. That’s kind of why we were here. We thought maybe we could pick up your day a bit.

Jennifer: Oh, well, that would be wonderful.

Jack: So what’s up?

Xander: Jack, we’re finally doing it. We’re getting married today.

Jack: Today?

Jennifer: Oh!

Xander: We were hoping that the two of you might be our witnesses.

Jack: Well–

Jennifer: Oh.

Jack: That–we’d be honored.

Jennifer: We definitely would, oh!

Sarah: Really?

Jack: Yes.

Jennifer: It’s so wonderful to see people getting their lives back on track.

Jack: Thank you, sarah. So when and where?

Sarah: My mom is meeting us at city hall.

Xander: Yeah, we didn’t feel right asking her to use her house because everything with sonny.

Jennifer: Oh, why don’t you get married here?

Sarah: Really?

Jennifer: Yes. This is your family home.

Xander: Oh, well, we wouldn’t want to put you out.

Jack: You’re not, you’re not.

Jennifer: You’re definitely not. It would be a blessing to have a cause for celebration again.

Sarah: Okay, yeah, let’s do it.

Jack: All right!

Jennifer: Yay!

[Laughs] Wonderful.

Jack: Wonderful, yes.

Jennifer: I cannot believe this. You look so beautiful. Oh, you look so handsome. Oh, my gosh. Some days, it felt like asthma was holding me back.

Sonny: Nurse leona here is right. Uh, he called– she called my doctor, and he is on his way.

Nurse: Then it looks like you’re in good hands.

Sonny: Very.

[Soft dramatic music]

Leo: You believe me, don’t you?

Sonny: I better not regret this.

Leo: If you believe I didn’t do this to you, then you also believe I’m being framed.

Sonny: I do. And whoever it is, they seem to hate both of us.

Sloan: Did the da chew you out?

Rafe: Oh, yeah.

Sloan: Good.

Rafe: Okay, so leo took off about 45 minutes ago. He probably took oak street because it has the lightest traffic. Oh, my god, I’m such a moron.

Sloan: Wow, finally you say something I agree with.

Rafe: You know what else is on oak street? University hospital. Sonny’s in the icu there.

Sloan: Hernandez! Ugh. You still have my keys!

Maggie: Oh, let’s hope the third time is the charm. This wedding is long overdue.

Xander: Couldn’t agree more.

Maggie: So where is sarah?

Xander: Well, she said she needed to freshen up. I mean, I thought she looked perfect as she was.

Maggie: Well, maybe she wants to make a bit of an entrance. That’s the bride’s right, mm.

Jennifer: Aren’t these beautiful? We can put them all around.

Maggie: Okay, well, let me help you.

Jennifer: Oh, great.

Jack: I haven’t seen jennifer smile in a long time. Thanks for making us a part of this day.

Xander: Oh, you’re my mate. Wouldn’t be right without you here. I wanted to ask you the last time we tried to do this, but, you know, it was too soon.

[Sighs] What a bad day that turned out to be.

Jack: The only reason sarah was arrested was because of gwen. I am so sorry for all of that.

Xander: Hey, that wasn’t any of your doing, jack.

Jack: About gwen, um…

Xander: What about her?

Jack: [Sighs] Never mind. It can wait.

Maggie: Well, I wasn’t expecting to see you again today. How’s it going?

Jennifer: Uh, I feel much better. Thank you so much for talking with me.

Maggie: Oh, anytime. You’re the one who had the strength to throw out those pills. That was a very big deal. What did jack say when you told him?

Jennifer: I haven’t had the chance to talk with him about it yet. There’s been so much going on.

Maggie: Huh. So what? What’s been going on?

Jennifer: Huh?

Maggie: Oh, hi.

Jennifer: Look at you!

Maggie: You look lovely and so happy.

Sarah: Well, for a while there, I didn’t think that this kind of happiness was possible for me anymore.

Jennifer: We made you a bouquet. Are you ready?

Sarah: Yes. Xan, my baby. What do you say? You want to get married?

Xander: I say yes.

[Tender music]

Maggie: Oh. Yes, yes, yes, yes.

[Muffled speech and laughter]

[Dramatic music]

My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Maggie: [Laughs]

Xander: All right.

Jennifer: Yay! Oh, my goodness.

Gwen: What’s going on?

Sarah: Yes, good.

Gwen: Maybe I should just go.

Xander: Yes.

Maggie: Oh, wonderful. Dearly beloved, we are gathered today to join xander and sarah in marriage. Marriage is an honorable state, one that should not be–

Xander: Maggie, um, would you mind if we just skip straight to the good bits, and if we could avoid the whole “does anyone object?” Part, that’d be great.

Maggie: Gotcha. Okay, you and sarah, um, have prepared your vows a year ago. Well, now you get a chance to say them out loud. Why don’t you start?

Xander: I…

Sarah: What?

Xander: I can’t remember my speech. I went over it and over it and over it, and I just– my mind has gone completely blank.

[Laughter]

Maggie: Well, then, you know, why don’t you just say what’s in your heart right now?

Xander: Right. Your just… you are the best thing that has ever happened to me.

[Sighs] Being loved by someone like you, I… it’s more than i ever dreamed of. And when I thought I’d lost you, I… it was like nothing mattered anymore. And I did the sort of things that I used to do before I knew you because i decided that, well, happiness must not be on the cards for me because you are my happiness, sarah, and then a miracle happened because of abigail. You came back to me, and now I’m gonna spend the rest of my life taking care of you and being so very grateful for that miracle.

Sarah: [Laughs]

[Chuckles] I feel like I’ve been entrusted with this wonderful secret ’cause I know the real you, the xander you were born to be before life made you bitter and angry, before I knew that I loved you, you became my friend, my crude, pushy, unfailingly loyal friend, and I found myself just wanting to get to know you better, and something told me that if I did, it would be the gift of a lifetime, and it was. The night before our first wedding, I remember thinking that I had gotten everything I’d ever wanted. What an awful journey we went after that, right?

[Laughs] I thought that I lost you forever, but here we are, and I get to spend the rest of my life with the love of my life, my husband. That’s you.

[Chuckles]

Maggie: Oh, that is so beautiful, both of you. And now do you, xander cook, take sarah horton to be your wedded wife, to cherish her in love and in friendship, in strength and in weakness, in success and in disappointment, and will you love her faithfully today, tomorrow, and as long as the two of you shall live?

Xander: I do.

Maggie: And do you, sarah horton, take xander cook to be your wedded husband, to cherish him in love and in friendship, in strength and in weakness, in success and in disappointment, and will you love him faithfully today, tomorrow, and for as long as the two of you shall live?

Sarah: I do.

Maggie: Tell me you have the rings.

Xander: Oh, no, I do. I do. I do. I definitely do.

Sarah: Oh.

Xander: I’ll give you this one.

Sarah: [Laughs]

Xander: Okay.

[Tender music]

[Laughter]

Maggie: Well, now I’m overjoyed to finally pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!

[Applause]

Sonny: Oh, my god, I hope I’m not making a huge mistake trusting you.

Leo: You think I’m lying? Still?

Leo: Well, gwen’s in jail. Who else would’ve done this to me

Leo: Girl, if I knew the answer to that, you think I’d be here? I’d be spilling my guts to salem’s finest.

[Phone rings] Ugh, I have to take this.

Sonny: You know more than you’re telling me.

Leo: Hey, sloany.

Sloan: I am stuck at this dive motel, and you’re not here.

Leo: Sorry, I can’t trust anyone anymore. I thought it was a trap.

Leo: That’s exactly what it was. The police commissioner said he’d arrest me if I didn’t help him out.

Leo: Traitor! Ever hear of a malpractice suit?

Sloan: Shut up and listen to me.

Leo: Why?

Sloan: I better not get disbarred for this. Where are you?

Leo: Why would I tell you anything about my location?

Sarah: Because commissioner hernandez thinks you’re at the hospital to finish off sonny kiriakis. Do not go anywhere near that place. He’s headed there now.

Leo: What? When did he leave?

Sarah: He should be there any minute.

Jennifer: [Laughs]

Sarah: [Giggles]

Xander: What the bloody hell are you doing here?

Gwen: I’m sorry. I’m sorry, I– I didn’t mean to intrude. I–

Xander: What did you mean to do?

Gwen: [Sighs] If I’d have known that this was going on–

Xander: No, no, why aren’t you in jail?

Gwen: My new lawyer convinced the judge to release me. They’re looking for leo now. I– I’m sorry. I really didn’t mean to ruin your wedding. I can see now that you both are meant to be together.

Xander: No thanks to you.

Gwen: I–I just wanted to come here and say thank you for having my back yet again. God knows I’ve done nothing to deserve it. Right, I’m gonna leave now. Just go back to your celebrations. I had no intention of hurting abigail that night. It was just my desperate attempt to get sarah away from xander. And one more thing. I didn’t kill laura. Her death really was an accident, and I told abigail that, too, and she believed me. I hope you will too.

Jennifer: I’ll have to think about it.

Gwen: [Sighs] I wish you a world of happiness.

[Soft dramatic music]

Sarah: Well, at least she didn’t show up in time to object.

Xander: She’s gone now, hopefully for good.

Flo, you’re here.

[Soft dramatic music]

Gwen: What the hell is this? What’s happened here?

Gwen: [Sighs] Thank god it’s still here.

Xander: Well, so gwen told us to enjoy this moment, and that’s exactly what i intend to do. This is the first day of my life with the missus, and I intend to celebrate the hell out of it.

Maggie: Oh, I like that.

Jack: That sounds really good.

Xander: Okay.

Sarah: My goodness.

Jennifer: Oh, here he is.

Sarah: Thank you.

Jack: And you. For you.

Maggie: Ah, thank you, sir.

Jack: For you, my darling.

Jennifer: Thank you.

Maggie: Okay.

Jack: All right, it’s time for a toast. To mr. And mrs. Xander cook.

Maggie: Here, here!

Jennifer: Cheers!

Sarah: Cheers, cheers.

[Chuckles]

Xander: [Sighs]

Maggie: Oh, look at him!

[Laughs] He needs more.

[Laughter]

Gwen: [Sighs]

[Elevator chimes]

Rafe: Excuse me, I need an update on sonny kiriakis.

Nurse: He’s regained consciousness.

Rafe: Oh, that’s great. When was the last time someone checked in on him?

Nurse: There’s another nurse with him right now.

Rafe: Okay, what’s her name?

Nurse: I think mr. Kiriakis called her leona.

Rafe: And how well do you know her?

Nurse: I don’T. I’ve never seen her before.

Rafe: Oh, my god.

[Dramatic music]

Rafe: Hey, leo was here?

Sonny: Yeah, you just missed him.

Rafe: Oh, my god.

Nurse: Nurse leona, the commissioner of police would like to talk to you.

[Elevator chimes]

Leo: Sorry, doll. I’m on my break.

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