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Victoria: Thank you.

[ Sighs ]

Nikki: Victoria, I just saw your name plate out the door. It’s official. You’re ceo again.

Victoria: Yes, I’m — I’m eager to dive back in. I’m just reorganizing a little bit and getting settled.

Nikki: Well, it’s great to have you back here where you belong.

Victoria: It’s great to be back running the company on my own. No more lies. No more ashland. He’s gone, and he’s out of our lives for good.

Adam: Well, this must be the happiest day of your life.

Billy: It’s up there. You know, this has got to sting. Your plan to get rid of locke cost you half a billion dollars, and it didn’t work. Needed your sister to come in and clean things up for you. You must be in a world of hurt. You’ve got your back up against the wall.

Adam: That’s right, I do. But you, of all people, should know that’s when I’m most dangerous. So I probably wouldn’t push me, billy.

Chelsea: Whoa. What was that all about?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Adam, just calling to see how you’re doing. Wondering if you made any decisions on your next move. Call me back whenever you have a chance.

Jack: Moves and countermoves. Sounds like you and adam are made for each other.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Not sure how cutting you meant that last remark to be.

Jack: No, not at all. Actually, I’m very fond of adam. He’s been very happy these days and not creating chaos lately. At least none that the public’s aware of. If your relationship is a contributing factor, I’m pleased for both of you.

Sally: Well, I am very glad to hear that, because as one friend of adam’s to another, I am just trying to figure out if I should be freaking out right now or not.

Sharon: So victoria is back and adam is out. Just like that. I mean, I know that victor put adam in charge in the hopes of luring victoria home, but I didn’t know it was going to happen this fast.

Nick: It wasn’t my dad’s move to blow up victoria and ashland. It was my sister’s play all along. She wanted to turn the tables on ashland and get him out of our lives for good.

Sharon: So the whole thing was a setup?

Nick: Yeah, she needed ashland and the rest of the family to actually believe that she was choosing ashland over the family. And she played it brilliantly. I don’t approve of her methods, but it worked.

Sharon: Well, victoria is very much her father’s daughter.

Nick: And in the same conversation, vick offered me a job.

Sharon: Are you going back to newman? And if so, where does that leave adam?

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Nick: I’m assuming vick is gonna want adam to return to newman media, if he even wants to do that. Vick didn’t have a chance to have that conversation with him.

Sharon: Why not?

Nick: Adam stormed out because adam’s adam. Everybody knew what was gonna happen. Dad was gonna reinstate victoria as the ceo.

Sharon: Right after having this big, splashy press conference announcing how adam’s gonna take over.

Nick: I get it. I understand why adam was upset. It’s no fun being a chess piece in one of dad’s mind games, but adam knew what was going on. We all did. It just happened sooner than we thought. I think adam was hoping that dad was gonna punish victoria for getting all caught up in this by keeping adam in charge.

Sharon: But instead, it sounds like victor was impressed by what she did.

Nick: Which made adam even angrier. I just wish adam would understand that being the ceo of a major media company is a tremendous opportunity. You know, I’m sure vick’s gonna want mom to step back in as co-ceo. Mom seems to think vick’s going to want me as coo.

Sharon: Wow. That’s a big responsibility. What do you think about it?

Nick: Honestly, I don’t know. I mean, we’ve talked about this, but it was all hypothetical, you know? And now it’s for real. I need to make an actual decision.

Sharon: Come on, nick.

Nick: Where are we going?

Sharon: We’re gonna go and figure this out.

Nikki: Let’s see. Yeah. Your beautiful portrait is back in its rightful place. Your father will be so happy that the painting that he commissioned for you is back on the wall.

Victoria: Well, dad and I are in a really good place right now. We had a nice, long talk. I thought he was more upset than he let on about the whole ashland situation, leaving everyone out of the loop and worrying you all, but it turns o that he was more upset that I kept him in the dark.

Nikki: Well, yes, of course he was.

Victoria: But the good news is, is that he completely supports me returning to newman enterprises. And I’m hoping that you’re gonna resume your role as my co-ceo.

Nikki: Oh, my god. Absolutely. Yes. I mean, I’m here to support you in any way I can. And this is a very important transition for our family. It will give us the chance to all be together, working side-by-side in the company your father built. And I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help you make that happen.

Victoria: Well, dad did mention that he thinks nicholas might be closer to coming back to newman than we think. Do you have any idea why he might believe that?

Nikki: Well, nicholas is at a crossroads again. I think your father’s aware of that. Nicholas is, of course, very protective of the family and of the company. He always has been. But I do think this situation with ashland has forced him to realize that he’s not as effective at a distance.

Victoria: Well, I am glad to hear that he’s primed to accept my offer, but it is a big decision, walking back into this environment.

Nikki: Oh, he’s definitely in a different mindset these days.

Victoria: You know, nicholas supported me throughout that entire ordeal, even though he didn’t understand or agree with my decisions. I need people like that around me with unquestionable loyalty. Now, I’ve decided I am — I’m not gonna push him. I’m gonna give him all the time and space that he needs to make the right decision for himself. But, mother, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were all working together with dad as our advisor? I mean, just imagine what we could accomplish.

Nikki: All kinds of great things. But we have to be mindful that in the middle of all of this is a dangerous wild card who could blow everything up.

Ashland: Oh. Hello, adam.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] What are you doing here, locke? You know, you have some nerve showing your face in genoa city again.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] Well, no one’s ever accused me of being timid.

Adam: Uh-huh. Well, there’s no love lost between us. So why are you chatting me up?

Ashland: You know, i understand how you newmans always expect me to turn around and flee whenever I run into one of you. But honestly, I just — I don’t want to give you any of you that kind of satisfaction, so…

Adam: So you came back to town to irritate us?

Ashland: No, no. I actually hava lee timate reason for being here.

Adam: Surely you can’t still be chasing after victoria. I heard about how she worked you over. You really must be a glutton for punishment.

Ashland: No, no, no. If you must know, I — I left behind some personal belongings when victoria and i took off for new york city, and I thought I’d stop by the house to pick them up.

Adam: Ah. Well, she may have already given them to charity.

Ashland: Hmm.

Adam: Or put them out on the curb for the trash collector. Or, hey, maybe she already had a good old fashioned bonfire.

Ashland: I’m sure that’s exactly what’s happened. But speaking of being kicked to the curb, you must feel exactly like that now that victoria has returned to reclaim her rightful place on the throne. Ughh!

Sally: As I’m sure you’re aware, there was a huge media blitz putting adam back in charge of newman, and now with victoria’s return, it’s thrown everything up in the air.

Jack: So let me guess. That relegates adam to returning to newman media so that victoria can take the ceo spot.

Sally: I’m assuming. Which is so unfair because adam hasn’t even had a chance to get his feet wet.

Jack: Yeah, victor has a long history of manipulating his children. His cavalier approach to adam has always been reprehensible.

Sally: Yeah, well, compared to the newmans, the abbotts are downright wholesome.

Jack: [ Scoffs ] I don’t know about that. So I’m assuming you’re as worried about how all this is going to affect you as you are about adam?

Sally: Yeah. I want things to work out for both of us.

Ashland: See, I can just imagine victor welcoming his precious daughter back into the fold with open arms, proud as a peacock about how she has pulled off yet another remarkable coup.

Adam: I’m not sure why you’re rhapsodizing about a woman who scammed the hell out of you.

Ashland: Well, because I have to admire the way she played the game. I mean, she managed to convince me again that she was willing to walk away from her controlling family and start a whole new life together. And the way — the way she so cleverly tricked me into just signing away all the rest of the money I had left over from the deal with your father, which, by the way, was your master plan, if I’m not mistaken. I’m sure she emphasized that with him when she talked to him later. But really, it was the skill with which she lied. I mean, it was just a stroke of genius on her part. It was the kind of deal that victor himself might have thought of, you know? A point I’m sure she also emphasized.

Adam: Well, my sister is certainly unpredictable, but it’s not like you didn’t have it coming.

Ashland: We all have it coming, right? But here we are, you and me. Similar situation. Victoria played us both to get exactly what she wanted.

Chelsea: So what had adam so upset? He stormed out here without even noticing me.

Billy: Adam is having a bad day. I happened to be conveniently in the line of fire.

Chelsea: Aw, and I’m sure that’s all it was. Because it’s not like you tend to give as good as you get.

Billy: Adam is the last person I want to talk about. I would rather hear how you’re doing. Specifically, how are things between you and chloe? Because the last time we talked, they were strained.

Chelsea: Well, my argument with her was a real turning point for me. It forced me to do some real soul searching, and I realized chloe’s and my friendship was in jeopardy. I had to dig deep to figure out why. I’m not gonna wreck my friendship with her. She’s too important to me. I mean, chloe has been there through ick and thin.

Billy: Well, that’s good. Sounds like digging deep helped you figure some things out.

Chelsea: Yeah, and I actually made a really big decision.

Billy: Yeah?

Chelsea: I’m taking a step back from fashion, taking a much-needed break.

Billy: Wow. That’s huge.

Chelsea: And i have you to thank partially.

Billy: Uh-oh, me? Why?

Chelsea: Well, that very mature conversation we had earlier? It gave me a lot of clarity. You said things that forced me to face the reality of things I’d been avoiding. It’s a good thing. You know, I’ve been saying yes to everything out of fear of letting anybody down, especially chloe.

Billy: I know that feeling. Trust me, I get it.

Chelsea: It’s strange, the idea of walking away from something that’s been such a huge part of my life’s work. But I know it’s the right choice. What I was doing before, it wasn’t sustainable, and I have you to thank for it. So in return, I was hoping I could do something for you. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

Billy: You don’t have to do anything for me. You don’t owe me anything.

Chelsea: Why don’t you hear me out before you turn me down? Because you might just be interested in what I have to say.

Billy: Okay, fine. I’m listening. Go ahead.

Chelsea: Okay, I know you were surprised when you heard my honest feedback about your podcast.

Billy: When you told me that I wallow in self-recrimination and past pain and that I am dour?

Chelsea: I believe it was lily that used the word “dour.”

Billy: Yeah, well, it probably was, because after you brought it up, there are many people in my life that have now confirmed that my podcast is a downer.

Chelsea: Okay, I also said that you are one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.

Billy: Mm.

Chelsea: I have seen every facet of billy abbott, okay? You need somebody like me to push the podcast along creatively, and I’d be willing to help you out.

Billy: You’d be willing to help me out? How?

Chelsea: You know, set the tone of the podcast, push it along the way it needs to, be a sounding board. I can be a fresh set of eyes and ears, to be honest about what’s working and what’s not. So… what do you think?

Sally: From what I can tell, adam is constantly being mistreated by his family, and now he’s being kicked out of the top spot unceremoniously. Yes, I get that he’s done some messed up things in the past, but haven’t we all? Haven’t they? However, he’s the one that’s always being kept on the outside. He can never do enough, be enough in their eyes, and it is just ridiculous, it’s frustrating.

Jack: There are complicated dynamics at play that began decades before you ever came to genoa city.

Sally: I know. But adam has done so much to prove himself and earn their respect. He’s brilliant and funny and sharp. Not to mention how supportive he’s been of me. I mean, no one has ever treated me with this level of respect and appreciation personally and professionally.

[ Sighs ] Okay, look, I’m sorry. It’s not that you weren’t great until I gave in to my worst impulses, which phyllis was more than happy to reveal to you and to everyone else, but I have fought really hard to overcome my self-defeating behavior. Things I am certainly not proud of, and I’ve accepted the consequences and went about the business of just rebuilding my credibility.

Jack: From where I see things, you’ve made real progress.

Sally: I’ve done everything i could to establish myself in this town as someone to be taken seriously. By showing up, doing the work, and learning everything I could, and it has paid off in ways that I couldn’t have even imagined.

Jack: Oh, I’m not sure I buy that. You have always been a big dreamer from the day I met you.

Sally: Yeah. No, you’re right. I-I…did imagine it. So when the opportunity came, I was ready. And I am really proud of everything I accomplished. I had big plans and dreams. And now that might all be taken away. And I just don’t know what to do or how to feel. But the one thing I am sure about is adam. He truly gets me. He believes in me. And he trusts me.

Jack: I can hear the love in your voice. And I’m happy you and adam have found each other. It makes sense somehow. The two of you have always wanted to prove yourself to the world. It’s good to see you. Nice to catch up. One last thing. Adam is his most unpredictable when he feels emotionally wounded. He tends to overreact. His reactions have been outsized and dangerous. You know, “you hurt me, I’ll hurt you even more.” He rarely considers the collateral damage. You take care of yourself.

Victoria: I assume that the wild card you’re referring to is adam?

Nikki: Yes, of course. And I’m certainly not lobbying for him to have a seat at the newman enterprises table, but he was pushed out rather abruptly, and he needs to feel valued. We’re just gonna have to handle that situation very carefully.

Victoria: You’re right, mom. You are right, and I have factored all of that into my plan. When adam is done licking his wounds, assuming that dad convinces him to come and work for me, I would happily welcome him back as ceo of newman media.

Nikki: And who says he’ll want to even take it? He might view it as an insulting demotion.

Victoria: Well, if he refuses, that’s his choice. But if he stays, it will satisfy dad’s desire to have us all working together while keeping adam in a position where he cannot affect the decision-making for the rest of the company.

Nikki: Well, if he does decide to stay, I worry about what that will be like. I mean, he will just be a disgruntled, miserable presence, constantly giving you grief and trying to undermine you at every turn.

Victoria: Hmm, well, I’m used to it. Adam is just white noise to me now. I know he’s a menace, but nothing to lose sleep over.

Ashland: Boy, you barely had a chance to sit behind that big giant desk and pretend to be ceo before victoria came back and just — just took the title away from you. Oh. Oh. I can see by your expression, it’s already happened. That’s got to be tough. Well, your father couldn’t possibly make it more clear, could he? He never had any intention of taking you seriously in that role. He just saw you as a convenient placeholder. So both of us have been scammed in the same way. Both of us lied to by someone close to us, someone we thought we could trust.

Adam: At least I didn’t get fleeced for $250 million.

Ashland: Yeah, but your dad took something away from you that has so much more value than cash. He took away your power and respect.

Adam: What are you really doing here, locke? You have to know victoria will never take you back. Especially after what she just pulled.

Ashland: I don’t understand why you continue to think I’m interested in reconciling with a woman who just conned me.

Adam: Okay, well, then, if you’re not trying to get back together with victoria, what else does genoa city have to offer you? I mean, surely you can’t be trying to mount a legal battle to reclaim the money that the newmans received. And you have to know that’s a losing proposition, especially after the whole lying about cancer thing.

Ashland: Ah, I’m not really interested in a prolonged court case now, and if I wanted to file suit, I would do so in new york, not here.

Adam: Okay, well, then there’s only one other option. Are you simply out for revenge?

Ashland: Are you gonna sit there and tell me you’re not? After everything your family has done to you? Really something, isn’t it? Here we are in a situation where we both want the same thing. Have a nice day. – Hey honey. – Hey dad.

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Sharon: I think getting a little fresh air will help you work through this decision without any distractions. Why don’t we just talk about the pros and cons?

Nick: Okay. I guess first, let’s talk about how a move like this will affect christian. You know? My hours will be far less flexible, which means I’ll have a lot less time to spend with him.

Sharon: On the other hand, when you worked for newman before, we had young kids. You managed to balance work and parenting just fine. You found a way to prioritize the kids.

Nick: Yeah. But what about new hope, you know? I go back to work at newman, I’ll be stepping away from something that I put a lot of work and energy into, something that — it fulfills me. It’s work that I really enjoy.

Sharon: Improving people’s lives by building affordable housing is exactly who you are.

Nick: As opposed to rejoining corporate america, newman-style, and all the chaos that goes along with that.

Sharon: But you said yourself you’d be able to mitigate a lot of that and influence decisions, manage the family infighting, maybe even prevent something like what victoria just lived through from even happening. And protecting the family and the family business, that’ll be fulfilling in a different way. And if you do go back to newman, it’s not like all the work that you’ve put into new hope will end. Noah’s been with the company for a while now. He’ll be able to step in and fill in the gaps, right?

Nick: Absolutely. You know, it’d make me very comfortable knowing my son will be there to continue this mission that I started. He knows the place inside and out. He’s a very fast learner.

Sharon: You know, it could be a really good opportunity for our son.

Nick: Yeah, he could take on a much bigger role.

Sharon: You just have to let the vendors and donors and supporters know that the vision of this nonprofit is not changing and that the leadership is going to be in stable hands. Remind them that their relationships are all very important and then gradually allow noah to establish himself with them.

Nick: Well, the way you’re talking, it sure sounds like you think I should go back to work at newman.

Billy: You know, chels, that’s very, very nice of you. It’s a very generous offer.

Chelsea: But?

Billy: But the truth is, I work alone in my room in the middle of the night, delving into my psyche and digging deep on whatever catches fire.

Chelsea: Did you ever consider that maybe that’s part of the problem?

Billy: Hmm.

Chelsea: You know, scratch that. Just forget I said anything.

Billy: No, I’m not gonna forget you said anything because the last time you gave me a critique, you were right on the money, so I would be a fool not to hear you out.

Chelsea: I just think I could help point out places you could have a different tone, you know? Go broader on a topic, get all meta with your listeners.

Billy: Without depressing them.

Chelsea: But listen, it’s your podcast and people are responding to it, so…

Billy: Well, the latest research is telling me that my audience is plateauing, so maybe I could use a little help.

Chelsea: Yeah?

Billy: Yeah.

Chelsea: Cool.

Billy: Let me get back to you. Let me think about a little bit. Victoria and I just have a few things to discuss about the kids.

Chelsea: Of course. Totally understand.

Billy: I will reach out to you soon.

Chelsea: That sounds great. I think this would be a lot of fun.

Billy: Yeah, definitely.

Chelsea: See you.

Billy: See you.

Chelsea: Hi, victoria. Welcome back.

Victoria: Oh, thanks. It’s good to be home.

[ Knock on door ]

Adam: I’m sorry that I haven’t returned your calls.

Sally: It’s okay. I know you’ve been dealing with a lot.

Adam: Yeah, in addition to the whiplash of being in and out of the newman ceo seat at record speed, I had a run-in with billy.

Sally: He’s probably the last person you wanted to see right now.

Billy: Yeah, he’s been rubbing my face in victoria’s sudden and triumphant return.

Sally: Bet that left a bad taste in your mouth.

Adam: And then, if you can believe this, I ran into ashland himself.

Sally: He’s back in genoa city?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Supposedly to pick up his belongings from victoria’s place. But I think there is much more to it than that. I think there’s other, less benign intentions. And tonight’s winning numbers are 18,

Jack: Nik.

Nikki: Jack.

Jack: I really don’t want to get into it with you again about diane. It’s her decision whether she stays in town. It’s kyle’s decision whether he accept his mother back into his life again.

Nikki: And you are determined to be mr. Neutral.

Jack: I know that drives you crazy.

Nikki: Yeah, it does. I hate the fact that she is walking around town here without a care in the world. After everything she has done to people, she’s not suffering any consequences. And now, to add insult to injury, the abbott family is standing behind her, or at least not getting in her way. But right now, I have other things on my mind. Like my family.

Nick: Is that what you’re saying, that I should go back to work at newman? Because I got to say, I’m surprised. After our previous conversations, I did not expect this.

Sharon: I know, it’s kind of shocking. I’ve always been a big supporter of your decision to strike out on your own and get away from the madness of the newman family business.

Nick: So what’s different? What changed?

Sharon: You changed. You’re stronger now. You’re more centered and the blinders are off. You’re able to see your family for exactly who and what they are, and you’re able to accept them. Maybe it’s because you’re older and wiser now.

[ Both laugh ]

Nick: Well, if that’s why you think I should do this, maybe you need to rethink that.

Sharon: No, seriously, though. In the past, when you worked in that environment, it changed you and you became someone you didn’t want to be. But this time, I think you’ll be the one to change that environment because you’re in a position to add some reason and sanity to that chaos.

Nick: You really think that’s possible?

Sharon: I do. This time around, I don’t think that working for newman is gonna take anything from you. In fact, I think it’ll be the opposite. It’s gonna enhance your life. Making this decision for the sake of your family could be the most fulfilling thing you’ve ever done.

Nick: Sounds amazing when you put it like that.

Sharon: Well, I know you, nick, and I know that you’ve already made your decision. You’re going back.

Adam: It’s obvious that ashland is planning something, and whatever it is, it could turn things back in our favor.

Sally: Why would you think that?

Adam: Well, ashland kept implying that he and i are after the same thing.

Sally: And that would be?

Adam: Stripping victoria of everything that she has. Like she’s done to us. So maybe things aren’t quite over after all.

Sally: [ Exhales ]

Adam: Okay, victoria didn’t just take everything from ashland. She lorded it over him. She humiliated him. A feeling that I am unfortunately very familiar with. And ashland, no doubt, he wants to make her pay and he wants to make her life a living hell in the process.

Sally: And that works for us how?

Adam: Well, if victoria finds herself under attack, being pushed into a corner, she will be distracted. She could make mistakes, costly ones that could be capitalized on. So maybe I could help move things along.

Sally: Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the ultimate goal to create an opening so you can get back into the top at newman enterprises?

Adam: No. My days of trying to prove to my father that I am worthy are over.

Billy: You know, I’m really glad that I ran into you because I was starting to question whether all of this was real.

Victoria: Which part were you questioning?

Billy: The part where you finally saw locke for who he was and cut him loose.

Victoria: Well, that actually really happened. And it wasn’t easy, you know? I had to be very convincing. People had to believe that I still loved ashland and i was willing to walk away from everything to be with him.

Billy: I have no idea how you stomached that.

Victoria: It was difficult, billy. It was, especially knowing how tough it was on everyone that I loved. That’s the part I regretted the most.

Billy: I’m assuming you’re talking about your parents. Well, they are tough as nails. I know where you get it from. So now what?

Victoria: That’s what i wanted to talk to you about. There’s a favor that I want you to do for me. Ughh!

Nick: You know, I think you’re right. I have been heading this direction for a while of putting myself back in the mix.

Sharon: I know, because, like I said, I know you so well.

Nick: Well, I needed to hear your advice and know that I wasn’t crazy for actually even considering this.

Sharon: Well, I’m not saying that.

[ Laughs ]

Nick: Well, thank you. I think you’re right. I think I’m making the right decision.

Jack: I am aware your family is going through a lot right now. I heard victoria came back without ashland, though. That’s huge, and you must be very relieved, among other things.

Nikki: We are very happy to have her home and out of the clutches of that horrible man.

Jack: Well, I’m sure with the support of you and your family, victoria will finally put that whole ashland nightmare behind her.

Nikki: And that’s certainly the hope.

Billy: You know that you can count on me for anything, but what kind of favor are we talking about here?

Victoria: I want you to use “the grinning soul” podcast to reveal the ugly truth about ashland’s cancer scam. I just want the truth to be out there about how he fabricated everything to win favor and to gain entry into newman enterprises.

Billy: Are you serious? Because you were just joking about how you did not want your secrets exposed.

Victoria: I am very serious. I mean every word that I’m saying. And after all, it will be coming from an anonymous podcaster who is not expressing the views of his employer, but he just wants to get the truth out there for everyone to hear.

Billy: But that would also mean that inevitably that would include revealing what he did to you.

Victoria: Well, it’ll be worth itf it closes all the doors on ashland, and it will ensure that he can’t do to someone else what he’s done to me.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

Adam: Victor has insulted me and used me again and again. And my sister’s loved every minute of it. She’s confident her place is secure, no matter how much I have tried to prove myself.

Sally: So what are you saying?

Adam: That I’m done trying. I just want to see my dear little sister crash and burn. And even more, I want to see my father go down with her. I mean, who would’ve guessed it? Ashland was right. We you want the same thing?

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Nick: I’m ready to rejoin the team, and maybe this time it sticks for good.

Victoria: Yes!

Amanda: Are we really back to this?

Imani: Back to what?

Amanda: Back to you finding every excuse to spend time with nate, especially when elena is out of town.

Ashland: Ahhhh!

[ Groaning ] Gah!

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[ Knock on door ]

Billy: Is this a good time?

Victoria: And if it wasn’t, would you turn around and walk out or come in anyway and subject me to whatever’s on your mind?

Billy: Even if you’re busy, I’m not going anywhere ’cause i am dying to find out what is going on.

Victoria: What do you mean?

Billy: Okay. Well, the last time we did this face-to-face, you told me that you were abandoning your job and your family to start a new life with ashland locke.

Victoria: I remember.

Billy: And now you’re here, alone, in your office, and seemingly very happy about it.

Victoria: Do you have a problem with that?

Billy: Oh, no. Absolutely not. I am thrilled that you’re not with that fraud anymore, but i do want to know — how did you get from point a to point b?

Victoria: Well, look, I guess you do deserve an explanation.

Billy: I agree. Thank you.

Victoria: And, honestly, i think that you deserve the truth, as well. The truth is that I had no intention of reconciling with ashland at all.

Billy: Well, I was hoping that was the case, but why didn’t you just tell me the plan? You know that you can trust me.

Victoria: Is it really a mystery why I wouldn’t want “the grinning soul” to do an entire podcast on clever women who flip the script on their devious and manipulative husbands?

Billy: I’m glad that you are safe and sound and single. You are single, aren’t you?

Victoria: That’s right. I want nothing more to do with ashland.

[ Knock on door ]

Ashland: [ Groans ] Stannis! Come in. Glad to see you’ve recovered so well from your trip to south america.

Stannis: About that job in peru —

Ashland: Yeah. No, no, no. No need. We’ve had many successes in the past. Peru is not one of them, but you can’t knock it out of the park every time, can you? Although I did think the task was relatively simple — to keep michael baldwin down there, to get him thrown in jail, keep him there while I control the narrative here. But it was not meant to be. I still don’t quite understand what went wrong. Perhaps there was some unforeseen exigencies we hadn’t planned for. Or maybe he’s just smarter than we are. I don’t know.

Stannis: I —

Ashland: As I said, no need to explain. But this job I’m offering you right here and right now… will give you a chance to redeem yourself.

Stannis: I assume the target is still michael baldwin?

Ashland: Oh, god, no. Let’s not bite off more than we can chew. I can’t expect you to keep up with a wily, third-rate lawyer. No, no, no. This time, the target will be much more manageable, hmm?

[ Bottle slams ] My wife.

Nikki: I am just so relieved that victoria is back and has cut all ties with ashland. I really was worried that she had walked away from us forever. I supposed I should have had more faith in her.

Nick: Well, let’s not let her off the hook entirely. I mean, she was pretty convincing when she was talking about how in love she was with ashland and how she was willing to sacrifice everything to be with him. Now that we know the whole story, it’s easy to understand why she was acting the way she was, but it was pretty cruel for her to put us through that, especially you.

Nikki: Well, I’ll tell you, if a few sleepless nights was the price we had to pay to get rid of him, it was well worth it.

Nick: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: Now we can focus on the future.

Nick: To better days.

Nikki: Better days. Speaking of, what do you think about victoria’s job offer? I mean, even before she made it, your father had mentioned to me that he sensed that you might be perhaps interested in coming back to newman enterprises. Is that true?

Victor: I want to know what you were thinking storming out of that meeting with your siblings. It was totally inappropriate.

Adam: Well, perhaps it was, but, uh, at least it was an honest expression of how I was feeling.

Victor: Son, I don’t give a damn whether it was an honest expression or not. It was inappropriate. Your sister just came back.

Adam: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: She defeated ashland locke. She brought back $250 million of the $500 million that I paid that bastard to get out of town. She ought to be applauded, what she did.

Adam: Are you kidding me right now?

Victor: What do you mean, am I kidding you right now?

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Nick: I don’t know how real vick’s job offer was. I think it was more of a gesture of goodwill.

Nikki: Oh, that’s not the impression I got.

Nick: Before the family meeting, she told me how much she appreciated that I stood by her, even though I didn’t agree with what she was doing. I just think that, you know, it meant a lot to her.

Nikki: Well, of course it did. It meant a lot to me, too. Now just knowing the two of you are close again — that’s what every mother hopes for.

Nick: Well, I will always support my sister, no matter what, even though at times she can be extremely exasperating. Vick just needs people around her that she feels like she can trust, and she doesn’t have a lot of that. And I think that’s where the job offer came from. I’m trying not to read too much into it.

Nikki: Well, I think you should. And victoria has never let sentiment get into the way of how she runs the company. I think she appreciates you for your judgment and your business instincts.

Nick: So, you think I should take the job?

Nikki: You have to do what makes you happy. But I do know your father would be thrilled to see you and victoria working together again.

Adam: If I’m less than thrilled about victoria’s return, it’s because I can feel the ground crumbling under my feet.

Victor: Son, you must know that I would never have gone to the press to announce that you were the new ceo of newman enterprises had I known that she would be back in a week. You believe that, don’t you?

Adam: I-I believe you.

Victor: Okay.

Adam: But that means she played you, too. She used you as a pawn in her plan, okay? She knew you were gonna make that announcement. It was almost like proof to locke that she was truly exiled from the family.

Victor: Don’t you understand that she did what she thought she had to do?

Adam: Look, I — I appreciate that you gave me a chance, but i know that you were hoping she would return, okay? We discussed this.

Victor: But wait a minute, son. Yes, we discussed it, and you agreed to live with that possibility.

Adam: Yeah. I just wish that you had given me a little more time to show you what I am capable of, okay? I have a lot of great ideas. And I don’t get bogged down by my wreck of a personal life like victoria does.

Victor: Slow down. Slow down. Slow down. Implicit in what you just said is a criticism of victoria. I don’t like that anymore. I want you guys to work together. You’re very capable. You have wonderful suggestions. You’re very bright. You know that. But I want you to use your abilities and your suggestions to support victoria as ceo of the company, not to undermine her. I want you to work together as a family, not like gladiators in a damn ring.

Victoria: My biggest gamble was telling nicholas that ashland I were meeting with investors.

Billy: You had to trust him to make sure that no one would invest in the venture.

Victoria: Exactly. Everything hinged on nick telling my father everything. Either that, or he would have to read between the lines and know that that’s what I wanted him to do. Or go into overprotective, patronizing mode.

Billy: I hope for your sake it was the former.

Victoria: Well, honestly, i don’t care at this point. All that matters is that everything went exactly as i planned.

Billy: Brilliant.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: It took brains and courage to set a successful trap for ashland.

Victoria: And once he walked into it, I had the jet bring me back here.

Billy: So, that $250 million — that was the remainder of the money that your father gave him?

Victoria: That’s right.

Billy: And he handed that over, no questions asked?

Victoria: Not at all.

Billy: Wow. That’s fantastic.

Victoria: I didn’t know that you were so concerned about my father’s money. That is so sweet of you.

Billy: Oh, believe me, I do not care whose money it is. I just don’t want it lining ashland locke’s pockets. He should not be rewarded for this dangerous behavior. But I am very surprised that your father gave him $500 million.

Victoria: Ashland did donate half of that to nick’s charity.

Billy: Aww, that’s very sweet of him. He’s quite the humanitarian, isn’t he? You know what the worst part about this half a billion dollars was for you?

Victoria: What?

Billy: Adam. He was gonna hang that over your head forever. I can hear him now — “victoria, how dare you fall in love with a con man and cost our family a fortune?”

Victoria: Well, he could have said that all he wanted. The fact of the matter is he’s the one who initiated the deal.

Billy: That’s probably the exact reason why he made the offer, isn’t it?

Victoria: You know, I was thinking the same thing. Adam didn’t make this deal with ashland because he cared about the family. He did it because he was thinking about himself and he wanted to highlight my mistakes. But you know what? It doesn’t matter. The money came back to the newman family, the ledger is balanced, and I made everything right again.

Billy: You did it. You really did. Now you can move on from this whole situation and forget about ashland locke for good.

Victoria: That’s the plan.

Ashland: My own movements in genoa city will be limited. I will be keeping a low profile, so I will need you to be my eyes and ears where the newmans are concerned. Now, victor and adam newman have both been thorns in my side, so any information you can come up about them would be much appreciated.

Stannis: Got it. I’ll keep you updated.

Ashland: Excellent. Of course, victoria newman will be your primary target.

Stannis: You want me to tail her, keep track of her whereabouts.

Ashland: Yes. Good for you. I realize this is beneath your prodigious skill set, but after what happened in peru, we really should make sure you can walk before we try to run, yes?

Stannis: Of course.

Ashland: Yeah. So, I need to know where she goes, who she talks to, what she does. I need every single detail. If she buys a pack of gum, i want to know what flavor. Do you understand? Excellent. Keep me posted on the hour.

[ Door closes ] Hi, I’m denise.

Billy: [ Sighs ] I am so relieved, I can’t even explain the feeling that I have right now.

Victoria: Because of your limited vocabulary?

Billy: No. ‘Cause I’m overwhelmed. I honestly thought that you were making a life-changing mistake. And right now I am just so happy that ashland locke will not be a part of our kids’ lives.

Victoria: Billy, I apologize for misleading you, but I never had any intention of allowing ashland near johnny and katie ever again.

Billy: You’re not as fragile as I thought you were.

Victoria: Ugh! I’ve been telling you for years I’m not a delicate flower.

Billy: And I should have listened. I’m sure you told your family the same thing, and I’m sure they are thrilled to have you back.

Victoria: They’re adjusting to the abrupt changes, but I get the sense that everybody’s happy that things are back to the way that they should be. Aside from adam. I kind of get the sense from him that he’s disappointed that he won’t be running newman enterprises after all.

Billy: Now, that is a shame.

Nick: You know why I stayed away from the company all these years?

Nikki: Why?

Nick: I don’t like wearing suits.

Nikki: Well, that cannot possibly be true because you look so dashing in a suit.

Nick: Oh, thanks, mom. But you know what it’s like there. I mean, there’s always so much turmoil around newman enterprises. Dad feels like he needs to control every single thing that goes on in that tower. And whether it’s intentional or not, he’s created all these rivalries with vick and adam and me, and it’s crazy.

Nikki: Well, that could change.

Nick: I don’t see that happening. I just saw adam storm out of the office because dad finally gives him the job he wants — he got the big chair — and now it looks like he’s gonna have to relinquish it. I can’t even blame him for being angry.

Nikki: Well, I guess I can’t, either. I told your father that he should be ready for this possibility. I didn’t think it would happen quite so soon.

Nick: None of us did.

Nikki: [ Sis ] He knows what a minefield it is to have adam and victoria working at the company.

Nick: He can’t seem to resist pitting them against each other.

Nikki: But it’s not always on purpose. He is very concerned about their relationship.

Nick: Well, mom, he can be concerned all he wants, but this is his M.O. — To have them on opposite sides. And why would I want to subject myself to that by going into that building every day?

Nikki: It would mean a lot to your father and to your sister.

Nick: [ Sighs ] I got a great life, you know? I like what I do. I have a lot of free time. Why would I want to give all that up to go back to work at newman?

Nikki: I can’t say. But it’s obvious you’ve given it a lot of thought.

Victor: Son, listen to me. It’s time that we pull together as a family, just as we did when we got rid of ashland locke. We all did our part. And then victoria delivered the final blow. She ought to be applauded for that.

Adam: Even though she deceived us all? She manipulated us, all of us. Should she be applauded for that, too?

Victor: I understand your frustration. I really do. But just remember when this was all reversed. You grew up on a farm in kansas. You went to harvard business school. You worked on wall street. You came back into this family. They didn’t know you, did they? You were an enormous threat to them. I welcomed you. I supported you. And you know I got a lot of flak from your siblings for that.

Adam: Yeah. Well, the difference is I’m still paying for my old mistakes. I mean, nothing that I’ve done to redeem myself has made a difference to them, dad. And probably nothing ever will.

Victor: Son, give it time. I think you and nicholas are moving closer to each other, aren’t you?

Adam: Yeah. I only had to give up one of my kidneys to save his daughter’s life to get there.

Victor: And that was much appreciated, okay? That was an extraordinary gesture that no one has forgotten, alright? Now, victoria will get over this.

Adam: Dad, she doesn’t trust me.

Victor: Well, son, she cannot deny the success you had at newman media. If the three of you sat together in an office —

Adam: Wait. The three of us?

Victor: Yes.

Adam: What do you mean by that?

Victor: While you stormed out of the office, victoria extended an invitation to nicholas to join the company.

Adam: In what capacity?

Victor: They didn’t discuss specifics.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

[ Clears throat ] What did nick say?

Victor: Hasn’t given a clear answer yet, but I’m hopeful. Listen to me. If the three of you can put your brains together and work together, this would become such a formidable company. Don’t you see that?

Adam: Well, I can’t argue with that. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

Chloe: Wow. Is — is that connor?

Chelsea: That’s him.

Chloe: He is getting so big.

Chelsea: He really is. I feel like just yesterday he was learning how to walk. He wasn’t any taller than my knee, and now he’s this soccer-playing giant.

Chloe: What are you feeding that kid?

Chelsea: Mostly pizza. Thank you for, uh, coming to talk to me. You didn’t have to after i snapped at you like that. I-I feel really bad.

Chloe: I know that you have been overwhelmed. You know, you’ve been under a lot of pressure, and that’s why I was advising against you taking on something big like marchetti. I wasn’t criticizing. I was just looking out for you.

Chelsea: I know. You always have my best interests at heart. But ironically, I think that’s why I feel so much pressure.

Chloe: What do you mean?

Chelsea: I feel like I owe so much. I mean, I’m obligated to you. You created this new fashion platform at newman. You gave me a place to land. You agreed to work with adam.

[ Chuckles ] You kept the peace between me and sally when victoria dropped the fashion brand. You went to lauren and created this new deal with fenmore’S. I just feel like you create all these amazing opportunities for me, and my biggest fear is i won’t be able to live up to my end of the bargain. You know, I don’t want to let you down.

Chloe: Chelsea, you could never do that.

Chelsea: Don’t be so sure. Because I made a decision.

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry, chloe, but we need to dissolve our partnership.

Nick: Thank you. You’re right. I have thought about it a lot. If I took a role in the company, I’d have a lot more say in family matters.

Nikki: Well, there have been other times when your father or victoria have tried to lure you back and you weren’t receptive. So, what’s different now?

Nick: A big part of my interest is my concern for you.

Nikki: Me?

Nick: Yeah, mom. You’re constantly in the middle of all these skirmishes. You have to tamp down all these conflicts between dad and vick, and dad and adam, and vick and adam. I mean, that’s got to take its toll on you.

Nikki: Yeah. It does. But I wouldn’t want to see you step away from new hope just for that. Believe me, I can find other ways to stay out of the fray, especially now that this crisis is over.

Nick: Well, I’m sure there’s another one right around the corner.

Nikki: I don’t know. I think things are gonna calm down for a while.

Nick: Yeah, but these lulls — they’re temporary. And I’m telling you, there’s no way ashland is gonna take this lying down. And if I’m wrong about that, this tension between adam and victoria is just gonna keep growing and growing. And it’s gonna lead to a serious problem unless somebody diffuses it. You don’t agree with me?

Nikki: I just like seeing you like this.

Nick: Like what?

Nikki: Thoughtful, loving, protective. A born leader.

Billy: When I went to summer camp as a kid, we didn’t have weekly video chats. We barely talked to our parents. That was the point. But now that I’m on the other side, I can’t wait to hear all their little stories.

Victoria: How did katie’s swim test go? I know she was really nervous about that.

Billy: She did great. She nailed it.

Victoria: Really?

Billy: Yes.

Victoria: Even the sidestroke?

Billy: Absolutely. She can’t wait to tell you about it. We do have a little problem, though. I think johnny has a crush on his counselor, and she’s 96.

Victoria: Oh, I can’t wait to hear all about that.

Billy: Mm-hmm. I have a time slot later on after dinner. You can take it if you’d like to talk to him.

Victoria: I’d love that. Thank you.

Billy: You’re welcome.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned. If it isn’t billy boy abbott here. What are you doing here?

Billy: Oh, I’m just part of the welcome wagon. I’m sure you’re thrilled to have your daughter back.

Victor: I am, indeed, okay? Now, I need to discuss a few things with her, if you don’t mind.

Billy: Ahh. And just like that, it’s like the band’s back together. It feels like old times again. I’m not even upset that you only pretended to get out of your father’s influence.

Victor: Just for your information, old boy, victoria will never leave her family, alright? However, she has become an expert at getting rid of her toxic exes.

Victoria: Oh, by the way, thank you so much for filling me in on the kids. I really appreciate that.

Victor: By the way, how are johnny and katie?

Billy: They’re great. A couple mosquito bites, a small little battle with poison oak. Please thank your better half for sending that care package she did last week.

Victor: I shall do that.

Billy: The best part of all of this is that when they come home from camp, ashland locke will not be part of their lives.

Victor: Now, that we agree on, alright? Okay. What the hell is that idiot doing here? For heaven’s sake. Nice to come back in here and see you hard at work and only to find billy boy abbott here.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Well, like he said, it’s just like old times.

Victor: [ Sighs ] I’ve been looking at the fourth-quarter projections of our european holdings, and i think it’s about time we get rid of them.

Victoria: Daddy, um, before we dive back into work, I think that we just need to put… just everything on the table. So please be honest with me.

Victor: About what?

Victoria: How upset are you with me really?

Victor: [ Breathes deeply ] Kids can change minds…

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Victor: Before I answer your question, I have one of my own. How much did billy boy know about your plan to get revenge on ashland locke?

Victoria: Daddy, I didn’t tell him anything, nothing at all. In fact, he was furious with me. He threatened legal action. He didn’t want ashland anywhere near the kids. I’m just glad that he knows now that it’s something that I had to do.

Victor: Well, I’m very glad he didn’t know anything before because he would have blabbered about it on his sad podcast, okay? And your plan would have been ruined.

Victoria: I said the same thing to him. I think you and I really do think alike.

Victor: Why didn’t you confide in me? You know I wouldn’t betray your trust.

Victoria: No, dad, I know that. I do, but I didn’t want to put you in a position where you had to lie to mom.

Victor: Oh. Okay, that makes sense. I understand now.

Victoria: Plus, if I had told you, there’s a chance you wouldn’t have held that press conference announcing adam as ceo.

Victor: Was that helpful?

Victoria: Yes, daddy, it was instrumental. I needed ashland to see that and believe that the ties with my family had been irrevocably broken.

Victor: Now, what if nicholas hadn’t come to me and told me about your — your plan, I mean, that you were gonna meet investors? This was very risky.

Victoria: Yes. I know. It was risky. It was. But I had everything to gain, and I had nothing to lose. Unless…

Victor: Unless what?

Victoria: Unless…

[ Sighs ] I mean, do I still have my job? Or is adam now ceo?

Victor: You handled this whole thing so well. You had a plan. You executed it. You took revenge on ashland locke. Taught him a lesson he will never forget — no one threatens the newmans and gets away with it. No one. Now… I’m very proud of the way you handled it all. I’m proud of you. I’m proud of your ability to run this company. You have proven yourself in the past. You’re very capable and very strong. That answer your question?

Victoria: Yes. It does. Thank you so much for your confidence in me. I appreciate it.

[ Breathes deeply ] Now, for my first order of business, I would like to get nicholas to accept the job offer. Do you have a sense of whether he will be joining the company?

Victor: I have no clue. I mean, uh… I don’t know which way he’s leaning.

Victoria: Well, what do you think? Do you think I have a shot at bringing him here?

Victor: If anyone has a shot, I think you do.

Nikki: I have bounced back and forth between coo and co-ceo a lot lately, so if you are interested, one of those two positions would be available.

Nick: I don’t think that’s what victoria meant when she made the job offer. I think she was thinking more, you know, smaller, like an advisory role.

Nikki: Oh, no, I don’t think so. I think there’s a reason that she left it open-ended — so that you can decide where you want to fit in the organization. I mean, both the family and the company needs somebody who is grounded, who is not afraid to walk away if the price of power is too high.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] I think you’re overestimating what i bring to the table, mom.

Nikki: No. I don’T. I think you have a unique vantage point because you understand what victoria and adam are going through.

Nick: Yeah. I guess. I have fallen into the same traps.

Nikki: But you grew out of needing your father’s approval because you have the confidence in knowing that you can be a success without him, and that is very valuable to the company. I mean, you could be the moral compass.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Well, it’s not really how I see myself, but sharon said something very similar to that to me recently. She thinks I could provide some balance.

Nikki: Well, I hope that you will consider it.

Nick: Well, no matter what i decide, you have given me a lot to think about, mom.

Chloe: You don’t want to work with me anymore? I feel like that’s a bit of an overreaction to the issues that we’re having.

Chelsea: But it’s not. It’s actually the only solution because you were right.

Chloe: About what?

Chelsea: About everything.

[ Sighs ] I’m distracted. I’ve been missing deadlines. I’ve spread myself too thin.

Chloe: I could help you come up with a plan to get caught up on that.

Chelsea: It’s really sweet of you to offer. But the truth is, I’m not emotionally prepared to throw myself into launching this business. And I didn’t want to admit it to myself that I wasn’t ready. I didn’t want to admit it to my best friend, who’s poured everything into making this work. I mean, you put your heart and soul into this line. But…the longer I pretend, the more defensive I get and the more damage I will cause our friendship.

[ Sighs ] I’m really sorry, chloe. Can you ever forgive me?

Chloe: I would just hate for you to give up on your dreams.

Chelsea: But that’s not what this is. I think I’ve just — I’ve think I’ve been trying to make everyone else happy for so long, you know, be the old version of myself. And maybe I’ll get there eventually. Or maybe I’ll go in a different direction entirely. I just know I don’t have it in me to give this business my full focus, and that’s what it requires right now. Are you furious with me?

Chloe: No. No. I am not. I… I’ve been really worried about you. I knew something was wrong, and if this is what you need to do to take care of yourself, then i support you 100%.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Chloe: So, do you want me to relay the news to lauren and summer?

Chelsea: That’s okay. I have a meeting on the books with lauren. I will tell her, I will void the deal with fenmore’s, and then i will let summer and kyle know i am turning down the marchetti deal.

Chloe: Well, I think they’ll appreciate hearing from you.

Chelsea: You sure you’re not upset with me? I know how excited you were to get up and running.

Chloe: I’m not angry. A little brokenhearted, yes. But I think it’s better to lose the business partnership than to lose our friendship. And till now, I think that that’s where we were headed. And thank you for having the guts to face what you’re going through — and for being honest with me.

Chelsea: Well, thank you for being so understanding. And, you know, I would not have made this decision, except i knew that you were gonna be in high demand. Everyone’s gonna be dying to work with you, with your skill set. I mean, do you know what you want to do next or…?

Chloe: I have some ideas.

Chelsea: Could I help in any way? I’ll be glad to make some calls for you.

Chloe: No, no, no. Don’t worry about me. I’ll figure something out.

Victor: You know that I’ve always hoped that nicholas will join the company. If you had asked me a few weeks ago if he were inclined to do so, I would have said there’s not a chance in hell. But I think things are different now.

Victoria: How?

Victor: Seems to me he’s prioritizing his family more than he has in a long, long time. A telling sign was that he came to me to warn me of your plan to meet with investors. He was willing to risk your anger to help you, to help the family.

Victoria: I know.

Victor: You know that I’ve always impressed upon you kids that loyalty within a family is the most important part. And I think what he did is exemplary of that loyalty, okay? He knows what’s good for the family now.

Victoria: Well, I haven’t always appreciated nick’s brand of loyalty, but I do intend to make up for that now.

Victor: Now, along those same lines, I hope that you will show some appreciation for adam and what he can contribute.

Victoria: Yes. Well, that’s something to think about. Do you expect that adam will hang around?

Victor: Well, let me ask you. Do you think he will just walk away?

Billy: You know, come to think of it, I was never able to buy you that celebratory drink for your new position as ceo. Now, with victoria back in town, unfortunately for you, you will no longer be in charge.

Adam: Oh, go to hell, billy.

Billy: Did you even get a chance to unpack? Or does the nameplate on the office door just keep revolving?

Adam: Are you enjoying yourself?

Billy: Yes. Immensely. Let me ask you one more question — because I’ve lost count. How many times is it now that your father’s given you the hook?

Adam: Don’t you have a dark room to go sit in?

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: So you can record your little pathetic ramblings for your podcast?

Billy: Got to give it to victoria. I mean, she crushed it. Not only did she get rid of locke, but she got all the money back and she sent you packing. That right there is a true trifecta.

Chloe: Sally. It’s chloe. I’ve been giving your offer a lot of thought, and I was hoping we could get together and discuss it further.

Victoria: Dad, please don’t make me feel guilty a– about not being enthusiastic to work with adam. Clearly, he feels the same way about me, given the way that he stormed out of the family meeting. I mean, he can’t even stand to be in the same room with me. That doesn’t exactly make for a healthy working relationship.

Victor: Sweetheart, don’t you understand that he’s very frustrated right now?

Victoria: Look, I get it. I get it. I understand where he’s coming from. He feels entitled to run the company, never mind the fact that he hasn’t integrated chanccomm and newman media. That’s a work in progress, but he just wants to wash his hands of the whole thing and move on to bigger and better things.

Victor: I think it is in your best interest to take what he has to say seriously, alright?

Victoria: Of course. I’m always willing to listen, but I’m not gonna be a fool and let my guard down. I’m not gonna do that. Adam is constantly trying to undermine me.

Victor: I made it very clear to him that it is in his best interest to remain loyal.

Victoria: Do you really think he cares about that?

Victor: Sweetheart… he has been working very hard to be accepted by this family. He is not gonna do anything to jeopardize that.

Billy: Have you broken the news to sally yet, that she’s about to get demoted so you can take your old job back? Might be trouble in paradise. She might feel like she bet on the wrong horse.

Adam: I notice you’re using a lot of gambling phrases today, billy. Are you reverting back to your old ways?

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Oh, buddy, you can’t distract me today. Nope. I get to sit back and watch you fail spectacularly. You lose your big job, possibly your girl, and that little bit of respect that victor had for you.

Adam: Oh, boy, it must be the happiest day of your life.

Billy: It’s pretty up there. It stings, doesn’t it? Your plan to get rid of locke cost you half a billion dollars, and it didn’t work. You needed your sister to come in and clean things up for you. You must be in a world of hurt, with your back up against the wall.

Adam: That’s right. I do. But you of all people should know that’s when I’m most dangerous.

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Allie: Hi. You wanted to see me?

Jack: Yes. I have some good news. Everything is finalized for you to start your internship at jabot. You can start tomorrow.

Allie: Oh, I am so excited, jack, and so grateful for you for making this happen.

Jack: Well, my actions aren’t completely benevolent. I have my own motives for wanting to help you.

Allie: Oh?

Jack: Well, yeah, the happier, the more settled you are, the more likely you are to stay in genoa city longer, maybe even make this home. And I would like that very much.

Kyle: Mwah!

Summer: Thank you for coming early. I wanted to talk to you before your parents got here.

Kyle: What’s wrong?

Summer: I saw my mom earlier, and I finally got her to admit what happened between her and jack.

Kyle: Yeah. I talked to my dad. He told me the whole story.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I managed to keep it together in front of my mom, but I am so upset that my mom used her relationship with jack to make a statement. She just could not resist rubbing diane’s nose in it. She didn’t stop to think for one second how that might affect jack.

[ Scoffs ] It’s just — it’s so disappointing.

Kyle: Yeah. Phyllis has a special talent for shooting herself in the foot and inadvertently taking other people down with her.

Summer: I mean, you’re not wrong, but I know that my mom really cares about jack. And I think that he feels the same way about her? She regrets so much about what happened, and I know that she would do anything to make it up to him. I’m just hoping that jack can find it in his heart to forgive her.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Summer: What, you don’t think my mom deserves another chance?

Diane: Oh! It seems we can’t stop running into each other today. What are the odds?

Phyllis: Well, they’re pretty high since you came to my hotel to use the spa. Did you have a good time?

Diane: Oh, yes, I did. And now that I know I’m welcome, I’ll be sure and stop by on a more regular basis.

Phyllis: Well, we’re happy to have you. No need to thank me.

Diane: Thank you for what?

Phyllis: Well, for having an area that provides a friendly face. I mean, I’m sure you’re still getting a very chilly reception from the people in genoa city.

Diane: Hmm.

Phyllis: People here hold a grudge.

Diane: Well, that’s okay because I have unlimited patience.

Phyllis: Do you?

Diane: Yes. Even if the rest of this town never comes around, I will be just fine — because I’m connecting with my son and my grandson and the abbotts, especially jack, who is starting to accept that I will be part of the family.

Chloe: Thanks so much. Oh. Hello?

Sally: Chloe. I’m so glad I reached you. I just wanted to apologize for having to run off before we could finish our conversation

Chloe: Not a problem. It’s the life of a ceo.

Sally: You’re telling me. I had a conference call and a few meetings that tied me up until now. But I would love to talk more.

Chloe: So would I. I have some free time now, if that works for you.

Sally: It does. But I don’t think we should do it over the phone. Can you swing by the office?

Chloe: I’ll be right over.

Sally: Excellent. And I promise it will be worth your while.

Adam: So, what exactly did you accomplish with ashland?

Victoria: I righted every wrong.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] That’s a grand statement. Would you care to elaborate on that?

Nikki: I would like to hear all about that, too, but what matters most to me is that you’re safe and back where you belong.

Victor: Well, I couldn’t agree more…if that is true.

Victoria: It is. I cut ashland out of my life, and I made him pay dearly for what he did. And now I’m home for good.

Victor: [ Breathes deeply ] So happy to have you back, my sweetheart.

Nikki: We all are, darling. Kids can change minds…

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Victor: Well, now, I think we are all very curious to hear all about it.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Well, after the hell that ashland put me through, I decided that I had to end the nightmare on my own terms and in my own way. And in order to pull that off, i had to make sure that ashland believed with complete certainty that I was willing to turn my back on the family and newman enterprises.

Victor: Why, sweetheart, i wish you had let us in on your plans. It would have saved all of us a hell of a lot of heartache.

Victoria: Daddy, I couldn’t risk ashland finding out. That’s why I couldn’t let any of you in on my plans. And I’m sorry that I had to put you through that. But I had to make a clean break.

Nikki: So, does that mean that you never believed ashland’s claims that your love changed him? Was that an act?

Victoria: I do believe that ashland loved me, as much as a man like him is capable of love. And I believe that he was sorry for what he did to me. But it wasn’t enough to see past his massive betrayal and deception.

Nick: Well, thank god.

Victoria: Look, whether or not ashland loved me, it doesn’t matter. He is who he is. He’s a man who built his entire empire on lies. And ashland is never gonna change. He doesn’t deserve forgiveness, and he certainly doesn’t deserve the generous payoff that dad gave him in hopes that he would disappear, which he didn’t do until I agreed to go with him. Honestly, I wish that you would have let me handle this on my own. But the point is, I’ve rectified everything. It’s done. And right now I just want to say thank you to all of you because I don’t think my plan would have been successful without those of you who truly love me.

Allie: Jack, you’ve made me feel at home the moment i arrived.

Jack: Well, that’s been easy because I’ve loved having you here.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Allie: [ Laughs ]

Jack: And clearly she’s amused by something.

Allie: Oh, it’s, uh — it’s noah.

Jack: Noah? Again? Boy, you two are getting pretty close.

Allie: [ Chuckles ] No, we’re not getting “close,” close. No, no. Oh, you know, what am I saying? I should just stop talking.

[ Laughs ]

Jack: I get it. I understand.

Allie: No, it just doesn’t feel like a conversation i should be having with my grandfather.

Jack: You know what? I’m just a regular guy. You can talk to me about anything.

Allie: Okay, well, noah and I — we — we’re hanging out. But that’s all. From tomorrow on, I am gonna be focusing strictly on work.

Jack: Well, I certainly hope not. I hope you’re gonna have some fun, too. Look, I’m sure you’re gonna be a great intern, hardworking and all that, but I don’t want you locked away in a lab. The sun is out. It’s summer. You should be having fun. God knows I did when I was your age.

Allie: Okay, again, this feels like a conversation you shouldn’t be having with your granddaughter.

Jack: Okay, okay. I’ll respect your boundaries. All I’m saying is, if having fun means spending time with noah or with your friends, I am all for it. For what it’s worth, I think noah’s a good guy. And I know what you’ve been through, and it makes me happy to see you smile.

Kyle: I would never say phyllis doesn’t deserve a second chance. I mean, how could I when I’m giving my mother one? And I get that she has sincere regrets and wishes she could do it all over again and — I know my dad still has feelings for her.

Summer: Then why don’t you think they should give it another try?

Kyle: She hurt him…bad. And their history — it can’t be ignored. It took a lot for him to put himself out there again, to believe that things would be different this time. After talking to him and seeing how wounded he is, I just don’t see how there’s a way for them to get back together.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I hear you. I feel terrible for my mom. But I get it. I just wonder how this is gonna affect everyone going forward, especially with diane working with us at marchetti. I know that our mother has made a truce, but —

Kyle: Yeah, it definitely seems more tenuous now that we know what’s going on.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: I don’t think the conflict between phyllis and my mother is over.

Summer: I’m afraid that it’s only gonna get worse.

Diane: I’m amazed at how things have changed since I came back. And I am downright happy with the way things are going.

Phyllis: That’s — nah. I’m not gonna do that. Nope. Nope. No.

Diane: You okay?

Phyllis: I’m fine. Thanks.

Diane: Yeah, I was just saying that it’s just so great that michael and I are friends again and kyle has opened his heart. And summer — oh, she couldn’t be more supportive.

Phyllis: [ Clears throat ] My daughter is very gracious.

Diane: Yes, she’s a wonderful partner for my son.

Phyllis: Yes, your son is very lucky to have my daughter.

Diane: Oh, and jack — I mean, he and I are connecting on a deeper and more mature level than I ever, ever could have imagined.

Phyllis: Are you kidding me?! Are you serious right now? God, you are so out of touch. You delusional if you think that you and jack are ever, ever gonna have a romantic relationship. It is never, ever going to happen. If you have type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure

Diane: [ Scoffs ] Who said anything about romance? Your mind went straight there because you expected jack to forgive and forget and take you back like he’s done too many times before. And now you’re terrified because he finally wants nothing to do with you, and you have no one to blame but yourself. It must be making you insane.

Phyllis: I’m not gonna let you bait me, diane. I’m not gonna do that.

Diane: That’s not what I’m doing. I’m simply telling the truth.

Phyllis: I don’t believe anything that comes out of your mouth.

Diane: Well, it’s not just me. Everyone in your life can see what’s going on. Even your own daughter can see who you really are.

Jack: Well, I won’t keep you any longer.

Allie: Oh, I actually don’t have any plans.

Jack: I’m guessing that’ll change by the time you get back to noah. Anyway, I got a meeting I have to get to. Remember — you have to start work tomorrow. You’re a working woman now. Enjoy tonight. And that’s my grandfatherly advice.

Allie: [ Laughs ]

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Keys jangle ]

[ Knock on door ]

Sally: Come in!

Chloe: Wow. Seeing you behind that desk looks right. This job suits you.

Sally: Well, thank you. I think so, too, if I do say so myself. So…how are you doing? You seemed pretty upset before, and rightfully so.

Chloe: Well, I feel like i was, uh, on the verge of a mental breakdown, so that’s an understatement, but I — I was very appreciative of you offering a sympathetic ear.

Sally: Yeah, well, you’ve seemed like you’ve needed one lately.

Chloe: You know, it’s just been… every time chelsea and I get together, things just keep getting worse. We are constantly bickering and fighting and making each other tense. And normally, you know, we’re finishing each other’s sentences, and lately I just feel like we’re both speaking two different languages.

Sally: Well, what do you think has changed?

Chloe: It’s — I don’t know. It’s a mix of things. I love chelsea with all of my heart, and we’ve always been there for each other. I mean, we have been through so much together, you have no idea.

Sally: You’ve made that crystal clear. And I know a true best friend is hard to come by. And I just want you to know I’m not gonna dissect your friendship or pry into what’s going on with chelsea personally. I — I just want to talk about you…and your thoughts on your future. I just want to know if you actually want out of your professional partnership with chelsea or if that was just something that was said in the heat of the moment.

Chloe: Well, actually, I’ve been giving it a lot of thought, you know, what is best for both me and chelsea. And I was curious what you meant when you said about a possible alternative. Have you heard about an open position with another fashion label?

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] I have something better in mind. I would love for you to come back and work here with me.

Victoria: I mentioned to nicholas that ashland and I were meeting with potential investors for a business venture, hoping that he would deliver that news to dad.

Nick: Which I did.

Victoria: And I’m grateful for that.

Nick: And I’m relieved because I really thought dad should hear what you had to tell me, but I really didn’t want to let you down.

Victoria: Well, I was counting on you to do the right thing, and you came through for me. Dad, once you knew, I was guessing that you would try to track down those investors and squash any possible deals.

Nikki: And here I was worried that you would be furious with him. You certainly know your father.

Victoria: Well, we do think the same. And I knew that he would want to stop me from making what he would consider a very foolish decision.

Victor: You’re exactly right.

Victoria: Once you conveniently killed any possibility of any outside funding, I came up with the idea to convince ashland that we should invest our own money. So then I opened a corporate bank account that we both had direct access to, and i deposited $250 million of my own money into that account. I know it was risky, but then ashland took the bait. And he deposited $250 million of his money, the money that dad gave him. Then, behind his back, i transferred that sum into my private account and I closed the corporate one. I can return your portion whenever you’d like.

Victor: And he never saw it coming?

Victoria: Not for one minute.

Victor: I like that. I like that a lot.

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Nick: Well, I can’t imagine ashland took it very well knowing he was being played all along. Or does he even know yet?

Victoria: Oh, he knows. After I drained the account and I packed my bags, I dropped all pretense and I let him know in blistering detail what I had done and how I truly felt.

Nikki: Oh, darling, what that must have been like for you.

Victoria: It was both painful and cathartic.

Adam: Mm.

Victoria: I was hurt by what happened, and I still am, but… in that moment, getting revenge — it was — it was exhilarating. It was a moment of triumph.

Nick: And how was it for ashland?

Victoria: It was a crushing and devastating final blow. I have never seen him look so defeated.

Victor: Sweetheart, no one deserves it more than that bastard. The fact that you turned what obviously was a devious plan on his part back on him — I admire you for that. You’re my daughter, alright. You not only did that for yourself, but you did that for all of us. I love that.

Chloe: I don’t know what i expected when you mentioned another possible career move, but I never expected you to make me a job offer, especially since there’s no longer a fashion platform here. Unless you plan to bring it back?

Sally: There are no plans to do that. This is just about me wanting to create my own team at newman media, and you check all the boxes, especially the s’S.

Chloe: The s’s?

Sally: Smart, scrappy, and savvy. You’re the kind of person that i want to work with, someone who shares my vision. And when we worked together before, we really connected.

Chloe: I-I totally agree. But this is a completely different scenario. What exactly would I be doing?

Sally: You would be helping me run the company as my right-hand woman and… chief operating officer.

Chloe: Are you serious?

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Chloe: You’re serious?

Sally: Deadly. I am ready to order your nameplate for your office door — “chloe mitchell, coo of newman media.” Has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?

Chloe: [ Laughs ]

Phyllis: Keep my daughter out of this.

Diane: I’m just being honest. I know for a fact that summer feels that jack deserves better than you have to offer. I overheard her saying as much in the hotel.

Phyllis: You overheard her? What are you doing, spying on me?

Diane: No, not at all. I came back to the lobby, and i caught part of your conversation.

Phyllis: Wow, that’s a coincidence.

Diane: You know, phyllis, i hope for your sake and sanity that you eventually come to accept reality. Jack is never going to love you again. He’s never going to trust you again. He’s never going to think of you as anything but conniving and duplicitous.

Phyllis: That’s actually you, not me.

Diane: Oh, except…I’m the one who’s winning, and you, once again, are out in the cold.

Phyllis: I will never lose… ever!

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Phyllis: Oh, good. Good. I hope you saw that. I hope you saw every single thing, that she was the aggressor. Jack — jack, I was holding it back. I was keeping myself together, until just now.

Jack: I did see that she seemed to be pushing your buttons. I wish she hadn’t done that, but —

Phyllis: But she crossed the line.

Jack: I came upon the two of you mid-conversation. I have no idea what you might have done to provoke her.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. Oh, uh, are you kidding? What i did to provoke her?!

Jack: It wouldn’t have been the first time.

Phyllis: Wait a second. Miss “I came back from the dead” gets a free pass?! But I don’t get the benefit of the doubt?! Seriously!? I don’t understand you. What was going on between us was amazing. It could have been so great.

Jack: I think you know why it can’T.

Phyllis: I do! I have taken responsibility for every single thing. That bitch has taken responsibility for nothing that she’s ever done to me! And everything went to hell when she came back into town, with her intrusion and toxicity. But that doesn’t matter to you. You can’t even see it! Open your eyes! Open your eyes. It is everywhere. Let me tell you something. Let me tell you something. One day you’re gonna realize that you made a mistake. You will realize that. And you’ll want me back. And you’ll realize that you missed out on something really great, jack. But it will be too late.

Diane: I hope I didn’t keep you too long.

Kyle: Well, we got here a little early. We had a lot of ground to cover.

Summer: As much as I love society’s atmosphere — and their empanadas — I’m looking forward to having a proper office space.

Diane: Have you decided on a location for the new marchetti offices?

Kyle: Mm, we’re gonna work out of the jabot building once the reorganization of the space is finished. Shouldn’t take too long.

Diane: Well, that will be convenient, being under the same roof as jack — and — and — and jabot headquarters.

Kyle: Yeah, we think it was the right call.

Diane: Yeah. This is all so exciting. And I can’t wait to start work. I am humbled by the opportunity. I feel like things are finally, finally starting to settle down for me in genoa city.

Adam: Look, with all due respect, we need to address how things are gonna work at the company.

Victor: Son, I understand your concern, but right now, let us celebrate what your sister has done. It’s just extraordinary. Okay?

Nick: I think celebrating is premature. Uh, as much as I’d like to think that ashland locke is gonna slither away quietly, that’s not who he is. He’s gonna be looking for a fight. I guarantee you this is not the last we’ve heard of ashland locke. I mean, what’s gonna stop him from coming after the money he lost or his part of the company after he was betrayed?

Victoria: Because I told him in no uncertain terms that i would expose his cancer fraud if he did. His reputation, if this news gets out, in the business world will drop down to zero. He won’t be able to get a job fetching coffee, let alone start his own company. His name will be utterly ruined.

Nick: I know we think we’ve got him backed into a corner right now, and I really admire what you did, vick, but he’s got nothing to lose. He doesn’t have you. He doesn’t have dad’s money. He doesn’t have his company. What’s stopping him from going on the attack just out of pure revenge? For people who are a little intense about hydration.

Chloe: You really caught me by surprise. I have a lot of questions.

Sally: Shoot.

Chloe: For starters, what does adam think about me becoming coo?

Sally: Well, I have already ran it past him, and he supports it.

Chloe: Okay, I think I’m gonna need a definition for the word “support.”

Sally: As in champion, aid, help. And I’m sure the second thing you’re asking yourself is, “why would he do that?” Well, first of all, adam trusts my judgment. And second, as the ceo of newman enterprises, he wants the company to succeed. So, if I think hiring you is what’s best for newman media, then he’s gonna go along with it. And you’re gonna be reporting to me, not adam. So, whatever personal issues are going on between you two will not be an issue.

Chloe: Sorry. It’s just — it’s a lot to process, and I am extremely flattered by the offer. It’s just a bit overwhelming.

Sally: Look, I had my own internal debate about taking on a bigger role here. But in the end, I went with my gut, which is exactly what I am doing now with you.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Sally: I have a lot to prove. And you probably do, too, which can be daunting. But I absolutely believe that we can accomplish great things together. I know that we would make a fantastic team and that you are the right person for this job.

Chloe: I just don’t know how you could be so confident when I’m not.

Sally: Because I’ve witnessed it. I mean, look how far we took newman fashion. It was on the cusp of serious greatness before victoria pulled the plug. And there are definite parallels between selling fashion and selling content. They are both creative endeavors aimed at enticing the public to want their product. You’re brilliant at marketing, branding, and social media. You are always on top of the current trends, and you’re not afraid to color outside the lines whenever the occasion calls for it.

Chloe: Okay, well, I don’t disagree with you there.

[ Chuckles ] I’m — I’m just used to working for a smaller business with just a handful of employees, and this would entail supervising a ton of people and overseeing a huge budget.

Sally: All of which you can handle. I think you’re capable of more than you realize. But you’re never gonna be able to make that happen if you don’t challenge yourself.

Chloe: I am — I am humbled by how much faith you have in me, especially after the way things fell apart when newman fashion shut down and chelsea and I moved on without you.

Sally: All of that is water under the bridge as far as I’m concerned. I know that you were caught in the middle of an awkward situation, and I understand why you made the choice that you did. As you can see, I am right where I’m supposed to be. Newman media is where I belong. And it’s where you belong, too. You can shine bright here. All you have to do is say yes.

Victor: I got to be honest with all of you. I love that challenge. I love the idea of ashland locke coming after us. Let that bastard give us his best shot. Bring it on. You know why? We have never been as united as a family as we are now.

Victoria: I agree. Ashland has no viable options. Like I said, it would betupibebebebebebebebebebebebebebebebebebe for him to come after us.

Nikki: I still think we need to keep our eyes open and hope that he is smart enough to realize this is not a battle he should take on. In any event, I don’t want tooooooooooooooooe any more time worrying about what he may or may not do. And I agree with your father that, together, we are unstoppable.

Adam: Well, as much as i would love to stay here and celebrate the family reunification and ashland’s downfall, I have more important things to deal with.

[ Door slams ]

Victor: I will, uh, deal with him later, okay?

Nikki: There’s something else I want to know. Nicholas mentioned that earlier when you spoke, you said that there would be changes. What did you mean by that?

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Hello. Can I order a coffee, black, please?

Phyllis: Allie.

Allie: Phyllis. Hey.

Phyllis: Hey.

Allie: How’s it going?

Phyllis: It’s going great.

Allie: That’s awesome.

Phyllis: Yeah. Would you like to join me?

Allie: Oh, you know, I would, but I’m supposed to be meeting noah here somewhere.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, you beat him here.

Allie: [ Chuckles ] Guess i did.

Phyllis: Yeah. You want to kill some time with me?

Jack: Sorry I’m late.

Summer: We’ll catch you up on everything you missed.

Jack: Yeah. Go ahead.

Diane: We were wondering what was keeping you.

Kyle: Dad? Is everything okay? Hey, it’s me…your skin.

Allie: You know, it’s funny, phyllis. I haven’t seen you in quite a bit. I figured you and I would have ran into each other at the abbott house before now.

Phyllis: Right, right. Well, um, I was out of town, and since I’ve been home, it’s just been crazy busy.

Allie: Oh, really?

Phyllis: Anyway, how are you doing? I bet it’s a whirlwind for you ever since you arrived from L.A., Right?

Allie: [ Laughs ] Yeah, it’s definitely been a lot of change.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Allie: Yeah. My whole life is basically going in an entirely different direction than I ever thought it would.

Phyllis: Wow. Wow. Well, genoa city — it seems to agree with you.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah, more than I expected.

Phyllis: You deserve happiness. You’ve been through so much, you know, your dad’s passing and…you know, changing citi– anyway, tell me what it’s like living here and living at the abbott house.

Allie: [ Laughs ]

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. What is that like? How are you getting along with everyone? Jack and everyone? Just tell me everything.

Jack: I’m fine. I just got caught up talking to allie. Uh, I’ve got a million things on my mind right now. I apologize. I’m — why don’t we get down to business?

Kyle: Okay. First thing — we have set up a press conference for jabot to announce the purchase of marchetti and that I will be taking over the role as ceo of the fashion house.

Jack: Good, good. It has to be splashy.

Diane: Oh, I have some ideas about that from a P.R. Perspective. I was thinking maybe we leak the news to some high-end, sophisticated fashion sites first. Let the rumor mill create some guessing about whether or not the deal is going to happen. Then, when we do have the press conference, the buzz will be at a fever pitch.

Summer: I think it’s a great idea. The fashion industry loves to gossip.

Kyle: I like it.

Jack: Yeah. Yeah. It’s good.

Kyle: This job already seems like it’s a good fit for you, mother.

Diane: Well, I am willing to do whatever it takes, work day and night to do a good job and make you proud. There is no place that I’d rather be.

Chloe: Please know that I am so grateful for this opportunity.

Sally: So, does this mean that you are accepting the offer?

Adam: Sally?

[ Sighs ] Hey, chloe.

Chloe: Hi, adam.

Adam: I’m interrupting.

Chloe: No. No, no, no. I was — I was just leaving.

Sally: We were just discussing the coo position.

Adam: Ah.

Chloe: And I’m gonna take some time and get back to you, if that’s okay. I don’t meant to be wish-washy. I think it’s an incredibly interesting offer. I just want to make sure that I’m ready to make a move, and i need to see if I can still fix things on my end.

Sally: Yeah, I completely understand, but I hope to hear from you soon.

Chloe: You will. I promise.

Sally: Okay. Spill. What the hell happened?

Adam: Oh, my family never ceases to amaze me. They fall all over each other talking about love and loyalty and being a united front. They give each other proud looks and compliments like I’m not even in the room.

Sally: Okay. Well, you’ve set the tone, so now give me the specifics.

Adam: Victoria’s back, and they pulled the rug out from under me…again. But if they think that I’m going to sit down and take it — mnh-mnh — they are in for a rude awakening.

Victoria: You know, I know that you all know how important it has been for me to find balance between who I am on my own and who I am as a newman. Look, I know that I’ve pushed you away from time to time because sometimes I felt like i had to fight to maintain my sense of self, especially by running the family company. But after everything that’s happened with ashland, I… I realize that I didn’t have to fight for those things that I — I already had. I know that you want my happiness and my success as much as I want it for myself. And I’m whole and complete because of my family. Your advice and your guidance have kept me strong, and they have helped me to forge my identity. And, nicholas, going through this whole ordeal with you, i realized something. I realized that, no matter what, you have my back. You’re the best brother and the best friend that I could ever ask for. I’m just — I’m so thankful for all of your help and your support through this incredibly difficult period. But now [Sighs] More than ever I — I want us to come together as a team to run newman enterprises, dad as my consigliere, the wisest and most amazing of all advisors, and mom, my partner and my collaborator. And, nicholas, I think that it’s finally time that you consider coming back into the fold.

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Adam: Huh? Nikki. Thought you’d still be on that call with the hong kong office.

Nikki: Well, I wrapped it up quickly so I could be here in time for victoria’s return. Do you know if she and victor are on their way back from the airport yet?

Adam: Um… I’m sorry. But this is the first I’ve heard about victoria’s big homecoming taking place right here. Guess that’s very telling, isn’t it?

Nikki: I don’t know what you mean by that.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, both the location and the fact that I was not informed says a lot.

Nikki: Nobody is intentionally keeping anything from you, if that’s what you’re implying.

Adam: Alright, well, then tell me what you know.

Nikki: My daughter is returning home. That’s all I’ve heard. What do you expect?

Adam: I just thought you might have an idea of what my future might be… since, apparently, victoria is coming home to roost.

Billy: Hey, vick, it’s me. Listen, [Sighs] I’m just calling to make sure that you’re alright. I ran into your family, and it’s pretty clear that they are keeping a secret about you. So can you just let me know that — that you’re okay? Please, call, text, do whatever. Just checking in. Thanks.

[ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ]

Nick: Vick, I was so happy to get your message. Of course, I’ll meet you anywhere, but why here? Why in a hotel? What’s going on? What’s the big mystery?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Elena: Nate? What are you doing here? Thought I texted you everything — my flight, my hotel, my itinerary. Did I miss anything?

Nate: No. I got it all. I just… came home to say “aloha.”

Elena: Wow. You know, “aloha” means both “hello” and “goodbye.”

Nate: I think it’s also a way of expressing affection, compassion, love, all of which I’m feeling for you right now.

Elena: And I feel the same way about you. Especially right now, the way you’re looking at me.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Elena: But I have a flight to catch.

Nate: That’s why i double-checked the itinerary you sent me, and by my calculations, I came home just in time for a more meaningful goodbye.

[ Chuckles ]

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Hello, man.

Devon: Oh.

Chance: How you doing?

Devon: It’s good to see you.

Chance: Yeah, you too. Guess we had the same idea about how to spend this beautiful summer day.

Devon: I know, it’s too nice to not be outside. How have you been, though? You seem like you’re doing a lot better with yourself these days.

Chance: Yeah. I’ll tell you what. Why don’t you race me around this park? If you beat me, I’ll tell you. A deal?

Devon: Race you.

Chance: Okay?

Devon: Okay, sure.

Chance: Come on.

Devon: [ Grunts ]

[ Indistinct conversation ]

Lily: Hey. Sorry if I kept you guys waiting.

Amanda: Hey. No, no, not at all. We actually just got here ourselves.

Lily: Oh, good. Okay. Oh, I know you’ve been seeing your mom a lot. How is she doing?

Imani: I just got back from seeing her for the first time since she had her stroke. She’s still struggling with her speech and mobility.

Amanda: Yeah, but we’re not just worried about her physical state. We’re also worried about her psychological state. You know, seeing her in that hospital bed, just stuck there.

Imani: But it definitely seems to lift her spirits when one of us comes to visit.

Lily: Yeah, I’m sure. I’m sure she loves having you both there. And look, if you ever want to take time off to go see her, please feel free, because, honestly, family comes first.

Imani: Thanks, lily.

Amanda: Thank you so much. We really appreciate it.

Lily: Yeah, of course.

Abby: Hello, ladies.

Lily: Hello.

Amanda: Hello.

Abby: Chancellor-winters must be flying high after that successful launch party. You must be pleased with the way it all turned out.

Amanda: We could not have done it without you. You stepped in seamlessly for phyllis. Didn’t miss a beat.

Abby: Well, it felt good being back in the saddle. You know, hosting a big event like that, I didn’t realize how much I missed it.

Lily: Oh, I meant to ask you, whatever happened to you opening a hotel across from the grand phoenix?

Abby: Oh, it’s a long story.

Lily: Okay, well, I’m definitely up for hearing it, ’cause I’m considering a similar plan of my own. Kids can change minds…

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Nate: Aloha, baby.

Abby: Opening a hotel across from the grand phoenix seemed like a great idea, but there were just so many issues with it, I had to give up on the whole thing.

Lily: Oh, let me guess. Was phyllis part of the problem?

Abby: Let’s just say that she was the problem.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: She fought me tooth and nail from the very beginning.

Amanda: She just didn’t like the idea of a competing hotel in such close proximity.

Abby: Oh, and you know phyllis. She just had to take it to the extreme.

Amanda: Okay, I guess that can be phyllis’ style. But what were you thinking?

Lily: Uh, well, I just wanted to revisit the idea of bringing another hotel to town.

Amanda: Really? Why?

Lily: Well, ’cause, you know, devon sold the athletic club, and I thought we’d need a place to have visiting talent stay. So then I thought, you know, we could also have corporate conferences or events, even concerts to showcase our talent.

Imani: Hmm.

Lily: I don’t know, maybe i could build an even grander phoenix in genoa city.

[ Light laughter ]

Nikki: Adam, I assure you, i know nothing about what victoria is planning once she returns home. I have not been in contact with her since she left. I don’t even know if she’s coming home for good.

Adam: Well, I double-checked with the pilot for the newman jet, and victoria was definitely the only passenger on board. And there are no plans to have a return flight, pick up ashland, or fly victoria back.

Nikki: Well, I wish that were concrete proof that she is completely done with him, but I’m not gonna let myself believe that until I hear it come out of her mouth. I mean, for all I know, she’s just coming back here to chew out her father for blocking her new business venture with ashland.

Adam: Wait a minute. Dad blocked her new business venture?

[ Sighs, chuckles ] W-was there anything that dad didn’t do to pave the way for victoria’s glorious return?

Victoria: Oh, missed you, too.

[ Sighs ] I would have met you at the house, but I’m having it deep-cleaned before I move back in, to symbolically remove any remnants of ashland.

Nick: Wow. I like hearing that. But how about some answers? I mean, can you tell me what is going on? And why wouldn’t you want me to tell mom and dad? I mean, you do know they know you got on the airplane, right? I mean, dad — well, dad’s dad. He’s got his finger on the pulse of everything. He was even planning on surprising you at the airport.

Victoria: But I’m sure my flight got in early, so he’ll just have to wait to see me. But he won’t have to wait that long. I texted you because I wanted to have a minute alone with you first.

Nick: You’re upset with me because I betrayed your confidence?

Victoria: No. No, nick. What I want is to… thank you.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: How does it feel to be so completely wrong about me? To be bested and stripped of all of your ill-gotten gains?

Ashland: You do understand you’ve just committed fraud?

Victoria: Go ahead. I dare you. I dare you to try to accuse me of anything. I will let the world know exactly what you are capable of and the levels to which you will stoop. I have proof to back it up, and I can destroy your life with one phone call. And the satisfaction of crushing you the way that you tried to crush me, that’s mine, too, leaving you with nothing but what you had before you masqueraded your way into my life and tricked me into loving you.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ] You know what? Actually, it’s even less

[Chuckles] Because your company has been absorbed into newman enterprises. Your name and your presence are completely wiped from the building. And you are now what you always should have been — nothing. No one.

Ashland: I loved you with all my heart and soul.

Victoria: I could have predicted that you would say that, too. Only now I know, you have neither.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

Chance: Whoo-hoo-hoo hoo-hoo-hoo! Whew!

Devon: Oh! I almost got ya.

Chance: [ Gasps ] Almost?

Devon: I did. I almost got you.

Chance: Almost isn’t enough, man. A win’s a win.

Devon: Oh, man. Hey, you have home-field advantage, is the problem.

Chance: Home-field advantage? How do you figure that?

Devon: Well, you’re a chancellor, and your name is on the sign, so…

[ Chuckles ]

Chance: It’s your grandmother.

Devon: Yeah. [ Chuckles ]

Chance: You know what? Even though I did win, I’ll go ahead and tell you. Even though I did win by a lot.

Devon: You should have won by a lot. You should beat me. You’re a trained government agent. I’d be worried if you didn’T. But I do want to know, how have you been? I do.

Chance: Yeah, things are actually pretty good right now.

Devon: Yeah?

Chance: They are.

Devon: Good.

Chance: Obviously, losing rey was a big blow. Thought that was really gonna drag me down, but just channeling all that grief into doing something for the greater good, try to honor his legacy.

Devon: What did you do?

Chance: I closed about 80% of his open cases.

Devon: Get outta here. That’s fantastic, man. Congratulations on doing that.

Chance: Thank you, thank you.

Devon: Wow. I’m sure he’s looking down on you, smiling.

Chance: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. Yeah, I definitely feel the positive energy, you know?

Devon: Yeah.

Chance: Got abby and dom at home right now. Couldn’t ask for more.

Devon: I hear ya. I do. I’m very impressed with how you’ve gotten yourself through everything, ’cause it really seems like you got your head in a much better place.

Chance: Thanks, brother.

Devon: Yeah.

Chance: You know what? You’re due some credit, as well. Really. Your support had a positive impact, and even if abby and i couldn’t see it at the time, it helped.

Devon: Well, I — i appreciate you saying that. I do, but I also know that i played a bit of a part in what you were going through, just ’cause I made things a bit messier than they needed to be, when it came to dominic, and i could have handled things a lot differently, so…

Chance: You know what, man? We all just wanted what was best for dominic. All that matters now is that everything worked out. Hmm?

Devon: Thanks, dude.

Lily: Wouldn’t it be great? I think chancellor-winters could bring this ultra-modern state-of-the-art hotel to genoa city. And my half of the company always wanted to bring, like, a posh, swanky hotel to town. And this could be a place that we could accommodate our artists.

Abby: Something bigger than the grand phoenix?

Lily: Well, I mean, that would actually fit the bill, except for the phyllis factor. You know, dealing with her could be a potential headache, not to mention it would cut into our profits.

Amanda: Well, I do think that a chancellor-winters hotel is a great idea.

Imani: And an exciting one.

Amanda: Yeah.

Abby: I still regret giving up the grand phoenix to phyllis.

Lily: Well, we could save ourself a lot of headache and permits for construction if we get her to sell.

Abby: [ Gasps ] That would be great — sweet justice.

Amanda: I highly doubt that phyllis is going to sell the hotel. She has put so much work into that place.

Lily: Well, look, it’s just a thought. But, I mean, if we do end up building our own hotel, I have no problem going head-to-head with phyllis.

Nate: [ Sighs ] You just made it really hard for me to say goodbye…

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: …Even if it’s just for a few days.

Elena: You’re the one who made it more difficult, coming in here like that and knowing I had to be at the airport.

Nate: You got plenty of time to make that flight.

Elena: Oh? Well, you know, there’s still room in my bag if you change your mind and want to be my stowaway.

Nate: You don’t know how tempted I am at that offer, but

[Sighs] Really can’t leave work right now.

Elena: Bummer. Well, I understand. I hope I’m not forgetting anything.

Nate: Well, I hope there’s one thing you don’t forget while you’re at that conference, shining like a star, is how much I love you and will miss you every second you’re gone.

Elena: Mmm. I’m gonna miss you, too. But I’m gonna send you lots of updates, and I’m gonna bring you some sand from beautiful hawaii.

Nate: And I promise, the next trip you take is gonna be a full-on vacation. No work, no distractions.

Elena: Mmm.

Nate: Just fun, sun, away, and play.

Elena: I like the sound of that.

Nate: Come, let me take you to the airport.

Elena: Nope, I already called a car. It should be here soon. Plus, you need to get back to work. Besides, I like leaving you wanting more.

Nate: Hmm.

Elena: Mmm, mmm. Go.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: And you want to thank me? I’m relieved you’re not upset, but I don’t know what I did to deserve that kind of gratitude.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] You know you were the only member of the family who came to me, after I announced that I was leaving, with no judgment, no reprimands, and just love.

Nick: Well, I’m glad you realize how sincere I was. I mean, I didn’t like, at all, what you were doing. But you’re your own woman, and that was your choice to make. It was very hard for dad to accept, because it contradicted what he wanted.

Victoria: I’m well aware of that.

Nick: Well, since we’re in such a great place, how about some answers, then? I mean, why’d you come back? What happened in new york?

Ashland: Yeah, I-I understand the transfer was approved. I’m just asking you now if there’s any way to get my money back. No, I understand.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Okay everyone,

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Devon: Hey, you.

Amanda: Hey. How was your afternoon?

Devon: Oh, it was good.

Amanda: Yeah?

Devon: Went for a little run at the park.

Amanda: Yeah?

Devon: Ran into chance. We had a pretty good conversation. Hey. Are you okay? Is everything alright with your mom?

Amanda: [ Sobs ] It’s hard.

Devon: I know.

Amanda: Seeing her in the hospital bed. She can’t talk.

[ Sobbing ]

Devon: I’m sorry.

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Devon: Was having your sister with you — did that help you at all?

Amanda: Yeah. And naya loved seeing her. And having someone else there was comforting.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. I’m kind of worried about my sister, too.

Devon: Yeah?

Amanda: Because she’s putting on this brave face, and I get it ’cause I’m doing it, too, but I don’t know — I don’t know if it’s because she’s trying to be brave in front of our mother, she doesn’t want her to see how worried she is, or she just can’t or won’t accept the sad truth. Someday her walls are gonna have to come down, and..

Devon: Well, you’re gonna be there for imani when they do. Right?

Amanda: [ Sighs ] Sorry.

[ Sobs ]

[ Sighs ] It’s just — it’s really — it’s really frustrating, you know? Because as a lawyer, if you are competent, if you’re prepared, then things usually go the way that you expect it. But in your personal life, there’s just things that you can’t control.

Devon: Well…

Amanda: And I just — i hate it.

Devon: Oh.

Amanda: [ Sobbing ]

Devon: It’s okay.

[ Smooching ] It’s okay.

Lily: Oh, hello.

Chance: Hi.

Lily: Good to see you,

Chance: Good to see you.

Abby: Well, this is a nice surprise. I thought you were working.

Chance: Well, I racked up so much overtime lately, thought I’d take the day off.

Abby: Well, what are you gonna do with all your unexpected free time?

Chance: I hung out with dom for a little bit, got some solid father-son time in, went for a run, saw devon. And now I was hoping I could hang out with my beautiful wife.

Lily: Aww. Sweet. Um, okay, I’m gonna go back to work.

[ Chuckles ] Good to see you.

Chance: Good to see you.

Lily: Bye.

Abby: Why do I feel like my wonderful husband is up to something?

Chance: Oh, because I am. I know I’ve been working so much lately, I’m afraid I’ve been kind of neglecting you.

Abby: No, you haven’T.

Chance: Yes, I have. And you’ve been a good sport about it. I appreciate that. And I’m guessing you’re not too happy about it. So, think you can ditch work for a little while? Got a surprise for you.

Abby: Mmm.

Nikki: Victor isn’t paving the way for anyone. He simply wanted to make sure that she didn’t get in any deeper with ashland, in business or anything else. This was not a calculated move against you. He’s simply trying to protect his daughter.

Adam: Oh, yes. All that famous victor newman protection. Isn’t that why my sister left town in the first place?

Nikki: You know, I don’t want to get into any of this with you right now.

Adam: Okay. I would be glad to drop the subject. Perhaps you could bring me up to speed on the hong kong deal.

Nikki: Sure. Everything things to be on track and we can probably close it.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Adam: Great.

[ Sighs ] What is it?

Nikki: It’s a text from victor. “Plane landed early. Victoria already gone. Have you heard from her?”

[ Sighs ] What on earth is she up to?

Nick: I mean, let’s start with ashland. Where is he? Don’t get me wrong. I respect your right to make your own choices, but I’m sure hoping you kicked his ass to a park avenue curb.

Victoria: I will explain everything soon, but, first, i need you to do me a big favor. I need you to get mom and dad to meet me at the office as soon as possible.

Nick: You mean, adam’s new office.

Victoria: Yes. And I would like for you to ask him to be there, as well. He needs to hear this. I’m sure it’s not gonna be that big of an imposition on him, because he’s probably already sleeping there.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Funny.

Victoria: Thank you. I’ll be there soon. I’m just gonna get freshened up first.

Nick: Yeah, uh, cool. Um, before I go, will you just promise me that you’re back for good?

Victoria: I am. But things are gonna have to change. Only two things are forever:

“The young and the restless”

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Imani: Thank you. Hey.

Nate: Hey.

Imani: How’s it going?

Nate: Um, can’t complain. I know you were going to see your mom today. How is she doing?

Imani: Unfortunately, things aren’t great.

Nate: Oh, sorry to hear that.

Imani: I’m trying not to dwell on it too much, so that i don’t become a total mess. I’ve been focusing on my work so I won’t have time to obsess over my mother’s condition.

Nate: Yeah, I get it. I’ve found solace in work during stressful times myself. Anything you want to run by me?

Imani: I’m glad you asked. There is something I wanted to follow up on.

Nate: Okay, shoot.

Imani: [ Sighs ] I-I know you’ve been eager to get elena out of her newman contract so that she could start a chancellor-winters podcast. But, unfortunately, it looks like bringing her over to our side may be harder than i thought.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Imani: [ Sighs ]

Abby: Look at this. It’s all of my favorite goodies. This is amazing.

Chance: Oh, that’s not all. Check it out. Look at our little man.

Abby: Oh! [ Laughs ] He is so adorable. I mean, he’s just perfect.

Chance: Yeah. I took that this morning after you left. Look at his little chunky arm waving at you.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Chance: “Go have fun, mom and dad.”

Abby: Mmm, my boy.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Look, I love that you did all of this for me. But I really hope you don’t think you’ve been neglecting me, ’cause I really don’t feel that way at all. I am so proud of you for the way that you have been honoring rey’s memory. It’s thoughtful and it is exactly what rey would have wanted. In fact, your dedication to your partner makes me love you even more.

Chance: Oh. Well, if that makes you love me even more, wait till you see what’s for dessert.

Abby: Oh, I can’t wait.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Mmm.

Victoria: I gather that this hasn’t penetrated for you, because you’ve come to see me as someone that you can still manipulate, someone who thinks they can’t live their life without you. Well, guess what? I’m looking forward to it. And as to what you should do, I don’t care. Disappear. We’re through. I don’t want to see you or hear from you ever again.

[ Sighs ] Billy?

Billy: Victoria. Hey. Um, listen, is everything alright?

Victoria: I’m — [ Sighs ] I’m better than alright. I’m actually better than I have been in a long time. I have taken a huge step forward in my life. And there’s no looking back now. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Devon: You got to believe me that I know… what you’re going through. There’s been so many times in my life that I’ve wished I could control things that I can’T. I’ve lost a lot of people in my life. You know that.

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Devon: From dru and neil and hilary, our child. It’s a lot.

Amanda: So much sadness. I’m sorry.

Devon: It’s — there’s nothing for you to be sorry about. It is, but there’s times where truly all you can do is just your best to get through it. And if imani wants to act tough and she wants to act like what your mom is going through isn’t bothering her, that’s fine. She can do that. You don’t have to, though. You never have to do that, ’cause you have me. You have me to lean on. You have me to cry to and to vent to. And that’s forever. ‘Cause we’re not just living together. We’re building a life together. Right?

Amanda: [ Sighs ] You have — you’ve given me an emotional security that I’ve never had before. And it feels comforting, and it feels empowering, but… it also feels really scary.

Devon: Why?

Amanda: Because… it just — it feels so fragile. And I’m scared that it might go away, and then I’m just gonna be alone.

Devon: Mnh-mnh, mnh-mnh. Stop it. Stop it. Listen to me.

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Devon: You feel that, right? As long as that’s beating, you will never be alone again. Promise you.

Imani: Elena’s contract with newman media is airtight. It’s not gonna be easy getting her out of it.

Nate: [ Sighs ] I really hate that legal red tape could keep her from joining our team.

Imani: I know you put a clock on this. When is elena heading to hawaii?

Nate: Oh, she’s probably boarding her flight right about now.

Imani: Well, with elena gone, I guess we’ll just have to work together to figure this out.

Nate: Thank you for staying on top of this for me. I really want elena to work with us, so counting on you to make that happen.

Imani: Of course.

Nate: Honestly, it’s more than just wanting to work with elena again. I’ve really got to do everything I can to fulfill the promise I made at the launch party about the upcoming podcasts. Frankly, we don’t have the numbers I committed to yet.

Imani: Oh. I get it, and I’m glad you confided in me. I feel a little responsible, since I’m the one who encouraged you to go big when you made your speech, which makes me want to help you even more now. So we will work together and figure out a way to make your promise a reality.

Nate: My first thought is, maybe we need to meet with the new head of newman media — sally spectra. I prefer to take a personal approach.

Imani: So do I. I could set up a meeting, and i could even go with you and field any legal questions.

Nate: Good idea.

Imani: Okay, well, I’ll get on it.

Nate: Much appreciated.

Imani: Mm-hmm.

[ Sighs ] Yes, uh, I need a reservation for tomorrow night. For two.

Billy: Well, I’m happy to hear that you’re sounding so strong. I was getting a little worried, there.

Victoria: I’m sorry, I should have reached out earlier. Everything was just moving so quickly. But I wanted you to know that I’m back in town, and everything’s changed now. I’ll fill you in later. I’d like to talk to my family first. I’m actually meeting with them now.

Billy: Hey, vick, before you hang up, can I just ask… is ashland in the picture or not?

Victoria: You can breather easier. Ashland locke is finally out of my life for good.

Ashland: I need to charter a plane to chicago.

[ Sighs ] Yes. Today. For you I wish many things…

Abby: Ah. It’s a perfect day for a perfect surprise.

Chance: Well, only the best for my perfect wife.

Abby: Mmm.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Chance: Hold on. Sorry, sorry, sorry.

[ Sighs ]

Abby: I can tell by the look on your face that that’s work. And it’s important, isn’t it?

Chance: They just got a new tip on one of rey’s cases. Got to be dealt with immediately. But you know what? Somebody else can handle it.

Abby: No, no, you should go. This is your personal mission. You have to see it through.

Chance: What, and leave all this perfection? No.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Absolutely not. No way. Besides, the whole point of this was to spend uninterrupted time with you.

Abby: I know, but just the fact that you put all this together for me, it means so much. And besides, we have the rest of our lives to go on picnics together.

Chance: Are you sure?

Abby: Yes. Go. Go. [ Chuckles ]

Chance: I love you.

Abby: I love you.

Chance: Mmm.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Imani: [ Sighs ]

Nate: So, how’d it go? Any luck getting ms. Spectra to meet with us?

Imani: I charmed her assistant, got her to put me through to the woman herself.

Nate: Nice.

Imani: I even managed to get her to join us for dinner tomorrow. I made reservations for the three of us. Time for us to work some magic.

Lily: Oh, hey, I’m glad you’re back. So, I had a very interesting conversation with abby.

Billy: Hold that thought for one second, because I had a very interesting conversation with victoria. She is back in genoa city.

Lily: So, did she dump ashland?

Billy: Apparently, yeah. And to be honest, I had no idea just how much this was weighing on me. I really did not want to have the conversation with the kids where I explain to them why their mother suddenly left town.

Lily: Yeah. No, I mean, it’s good they don’t have to go through that.

Billy: It’s great. To be honest, I feel very inspired. I think now is the time to lighten up my podcasts a little bit and have a little fun. You know, I could talk about how we have to trust the people that we surround ourselves with, and have faith in the process.

Lily: Yeah, I don’t think the disastrous end to a dramatic relationship is cause for celebration.

Billy: I hear you, and i wouldn’t exactly say it that way. I would turn it around — “a dramatic end to a disastrous relationship,” because that — that is inspiring… because it’s over. It’s done. Victoria is back… where she belongs.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Did victoria tell you when she’d be here?

Nick: She said she wanted to freshen up. She’ll be here as fast as possible.

Victoria: Hello.

Nikki: [ Gasps ] Oh, my god! Oh, darling. I’m so happy to see you. I’ve been so worried. I didn’t know if I’d ever see you again.

Victoria: I missed you so much. I couldn’t stand being away from you.

Nikki: I mean, I’d never seen you so that way. You were seemingly willing to walk away from the family forever, and…

Victoria: I’m so sorry to put you through that, but I felt like it was the only way. I had to make my break from you all seem plausible to ashland.

Adam: So, it was all a scam? A trick? [ Sighs ] What have you done, victoria?

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Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, i realize it’s a holiday weekend. I realize that. So let’s look at this as — i don’t know — a challenge as opposed to a setback. So, this is what you need to do. You need to e-mail our regular spa clients, and you need to tell them about our state-of-the-art equipment, alright? I spent a lot of money on this stuff, and if we don’t get people in there, well, you’re not gonna have much of a staff left. Exactly. Inspirational. I like that. That was inspirational. I got to get back to you. Hey, diane. You need a bell around your neck.

[ Clears throat ] What can I help you with?

Diane: Well, I’m so glad you asked. In light of our recent truce, i thought it’d be wonderful if i could go back to having full access of your top-of-the-line gym and spa.

Phyllis: Why? I hear that the athletic club has more than adequate equipment for, you know, the average guest.

Diane: [ Sighs ] We can be honest with each other, can’t we, now that we’re family? Your equipment is a cut above, and astrid’s massages have made a new woman out of me.

Phyllis: Um… I can’t help you. I’m really sorry. We have an agreement with the athletic club that they don’t poach our clients, we don’t poach theirs. Besides, we are all booked up.

Diane: Oh. Huh. Funny you should say that because I could have sworn i just heard you complaining that you were desperate for customers.

Phyllis: I was not saying that, that I was a desperate for customers. I just — you misunderstood. Diane, we have the right to refuse service to anyone.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] You don’t have any grounds to do that where I’m concerned. I’m wearing shoes, I’m not drunk, and I’m certainly not being disruptive.

Phyllis: Um, you were escorted off the premises before.

Diane: Oh, but, phyllis, that was back when we were bitter rivals. If that ban still holds, then that means our truce isn’t really real. I would hate to think our détente was just on paper, and i know other people would be disappointed, too.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Listen to you. Are you threatening me right now? Are you gonna tattle on me if i don’t give you an appointment at my hotel? Wow.

Summer: Hi, guys.

Diane: Hi, summer.

Phyllis: Hey, supergirl

Summer: Hi. What’s going on here with you two peace-makers?

Diane: Oh, I was thinking because your mother has been so generous to declare a truce that I would spend my self-care money here. So, I was just telling phyllis what a fabulous job she’s done creating such a restorative oasis.

Summer: What a nice gesture. Isn’t it, mom?

Phyllis: It’s lovely. Well, the grand phoenix welcomes you with open arms.

Allie: Jack, you have a few minutes?

Jack: Sure. Anytime for you. What’s up?

Allie: Hey, so, I have been thinking about that internship offer.

Jack: And?

Allie: And I would be very interested in the position. That is, if it’s still available.

Jack: It certainly is. And I am thrilled to hear this. I will call hr right now and get your paperwork started and… I’m delighted, and ashley will be, too.

Allie: Great. Well, I can’t wait to start. I do — [ Sighs ] Jack, I do have one condition, though.

Jack: A new intern with demands.

Allie: No. It’s not that. You and the rest of the family have been so kind and so welcoming, and I appreciate that. But I can’t help but wonder if some people might think I have ulterior motives, you know, that I came here looking for a handout or to take advantage of being an abbott.

Jack: Allie —

Allie: And I hope there is no part of you, jack, that feels that I came here with nefarious intentions, trying to take all I can get from you. And — and I hope there’s no part of you that’s doing this because of my dna. I need to know that this is based purely on merit and not out of some sense of guilt you feel for the years that you lost with my dad.

Kyle: Which handsome ceo just scored two unbelievable seats to genoa city’s hottest singing star’s hometown concert?

Mariah: I’m gonna go out on a limb and —

Kyle: This guy! We cannot wait. Summer’s been singing all the songs from your album. Coffee, please.

Mariah: Uh, kyle, that’s very sweet —

Kyle: Yes, I had to pay through the nose, but we would have paid double just to see tessa singing her heart out onstage. Tessa, what’s wrong?

Mariah: Uh, tessa had an appointment this morning with an ear, nose, and throat specialist. She has vocal chord nodules.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Oh, tessa. I’m so sorry.

Mariah: The doctor is recommending surgery followed by vocal training… which means she’s not only going to have to postpone this show, but her tour…indefinitely. Like pulsing, electric shocks,

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Kyle: Tessa, I’m so sorry. I cannot even imagine.

Tessa: I just… I had so much riding on this tour. And, honestly, I’m worried about what all this time out of the spotlight is gonna do to my career.

Mariah: Hey. Look at me. Your health is the most important thing. And I know that this is not ideal, but thank goodness it wasn’t more serious. So, we are gonna do everything we can to make sure you have the best care and that you’re doing anything and everything possible to not only preserve your voice, but career.

Tessa: Yeah. I mean, look, I’m trying to be optimistic.

[ Sighs ] But I — I can’t help but feel like I’m disappointing all the fans that I’ve made after all these years.

Kyle: No. When you go public with the news, your fans will rally around you and cheer on your recovery.

Mariah: It’s true. Tessa, they adore you. They just want you to be happy and healthy and be able to create more beautiful music.

Kyle: I mean, should you get a second opinion? Not that I’m doubting your doctor or the diagnosis, but it might help ease your mind knowing you’re following the best course of treatment.

Mariah: Actually, we’re meeting with elena in a little bit. Her uncle jett had something very similar, and she was instrumental in his recovery.

Kyle: Smart. And I know this sucks, tessa, especially on the heels of your album dropping, but in another way, couldn’t be better timing.

Mariah: You’re gonna have to explain that one.

[ Chuckles ]

Kyle: Well, if you’re forced to take a break from your singing career, it may give you more time to focus on your adoption plans.

Mariah: Uh…actually, we’ve, uh — we’ve put that on hold for a little bit to deal with us.

Tessa: Mariah thought it was important that, uh, I heal first.

Mariah: Hey. We’re gonna meet our child when the time is right. I believe that in my soul.

Jack: It never crossed my mind that you came to genoa city for mercenary reasons. As a matter of fact, I feel like you’re doing us a favor. We are lucky to have someone with your graduate education in that position. As a matter of fact, there were discussions that you might get bored.

Allie: [ Laughs ] Never. I loved being at that lab at jabot, imagining all the possibilities.

Jack: Well, I am thrilled you’re interested in learning the family business… and sticking around, for a while anyway.

Allie: You know, I do feel like I’m starting to find my footing here.

[ Doorbell rings ] You expecting anyone?

Allie: Uh, I don’t think so.

Jack: Come in, noah.

Noah: Hey, jack.

Jack: My guess is you’re not here to see me.

Allie: [ Chuckling ] Hey.

Noah: Hi.

Jack: Listen, much as I’d like to stick around, I have a meeting to get to, so the house is yours.

Allie: Alright. Bye, jack. What, uh — what brings you by?

Noah: How do you feel about surprises?

Allie: In general, I hate them. They’re very unpredictable. But I can try to be open-minded.

Summer: I have to say, I am impressed. This truce is off to a promising start.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’d do anything for kyle.

Phyllis: And I, too, would make sacrifices for my children. In fact, I have. I have, for you and kyle. You know, when he didn’t have a mom around.

Diane: And since kyle and summer and I will be working so closely at marchetti, it is imperative that we all get along.

Summer: Absolutely. This is the goal.

Phyllis: Yeah, that is the goal. This is us getting along.

Diane: Yes. So far, so good.

Phyllis: So far, so good!

Diane: Right?

Phyllis: And in fact — in fact, look at this. We had a cancellation. Oh, my goodness. You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna gift you with our very special resurrection rejuvenation treatment.

Diane: I am dying to hear more.

Phyllis: Oh, you’re gonna love it. I mean, I haven’t done it myself, but I hear that it digs, digs down and brings out the best in someone. People describe it as — I don’t know — coming back from the dead. But I don’t know about that.

[ Laughs ]

Diane: You know, that just sounds way too expensive and so self-indulgent. But you know what? I’m worth it.

Phyllis: Yes, you are. Yes, you are. Oh, I’m so excited.

Summer: Wow. Where do — where do I sign up, mom?

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. You know what? There’s always a place for you, always a place.

Diane: You know, I think summer was my good luck charm. You were all booked up and then my daughter-in-law shows up and suddenly — pfft! Serendipity.

Phyllis: Serendipitous.

Diane: Yeah.

Phyllis: I know. She’s like a good luck charm for sure. So, let me see here. Here we go. Yeah, astrid is ready for you whenever you’re ready.

Diane: Sounds great. I can hardly wait.

Phyllis: Welcome to the grand phoenix spa. I hope you enjoy yourself.

Diane: I will. Ciao.

Phyllis: Ciao.

Summer: What the hell was that? (Vo) it’s yoooopllllaaaitiimmeee!!!

Mariah: Everybody at jabot is buzzing about you being home.

Tessa: Yeah, and no one is more excited than this lady right here.

Kyle: Well, I hope you’re still happy after you hear the latest. Thank you. And thank goodness you’re hearing it from me.

Mariah: Oh, no. What’s the bad news?

Kyle: I’m the new ceo of marchetti.

Tessa: [ Gasps ] That’s fabulous!

Mariah: No! No, it isn’T. You brought me to jabot, and now you’re ditching me? Kyle, you can’t go.

Kyle: No, no, no, no. I’m not ditching anyone, and I’m not leaving jabot. I’m just vacating my co-ceo seat to run our newest acquisition. I think it’s important to learn the ins and outs of marchetti and maximize the value to jabot.

Mariah: Hmm. Synergy.

Kyle: Exactly. You know, it’s been fun running the family business with my dad, and I learned more than I could have picked up in any other situation, but when summer came to me with this proposition, I couldn’t say no.

Mariah: And how did jack take the news?

Kyle: He’s all for it, happy for me, just like I hope you will be eventually.

Mariah: You being home is amazing. I mean,you’ve even had a positive effect on summer, who’s come back from italy, dare I say it, likeable?

Kyle: Finally!

[ Laughter ] These past couple years, especially the time we spent away, proved one thing — summer truly is the love of life.

Phyllis: Summer, I’m doing my level best to keep the peace. That’s what I’m doing. But you heard the princess of passive-aggressive behavior, didn’t you?

[ High-pitched voice ] Acting like — like she’s a sweet little angel, that she’s a little baby that’s just been born. Ooh!

[ Normal voice ] Ugh.

Summer: What I heard was diane not taking the bait from you. Look, I know that this isn’t easy. I get that. But I love that you’re trying. I really do. So please just keep it up for me and for kyle. We are counting on you to take the high road here.

Phyllis: Okay. I’ll take the high road. That’s what I’m gonna do. The high road. It’s uncharted territory. Just…

Summer: Thank you.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] You’re welcome. Let me ask you something. I mean, do you really think that it’s a good idea to have diane working at marchetti? I mean, do you really think so? Because, summer, we don’t know what’s gone on in her life, only what she’s told us. And she could revert back to form. I mean, that is her M.O.

Summer: Are you trying to make trouble for diane right now?

Phyllis: No, I am not. I am trying to protect you. That’s all I’m trying to do, is protect you, summer. Got it?

Summer: Okay. Look, mom —

Phyllis: You were a little girl. You don’t remember what she was like, and you don’t know exactly what she did to me and others in this town.

Summer: Okay, just… stop it, please. Diane — she’s just eager to get back to work, to start a new career here. And kyle and I are just trying to set her up for success in that because it’s the right thing to do for everyone.

Phyllis: Oh, gosh. You’ve become a believer, haven’t you? Wow. You’ve accepted diane as entrusted member of this family. And kyle — he’s just welcomed her back, no problems, no questions. And jack probably feels the same, doesn’t he? Am I right?

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Noah: I have unearthed something so incredible, so exciting, I know you’re gonna love it just as much as I do.

Allie: Okay. Do I get a clue?

Noah: You know, it’s funny that you should mention clues because it’s an old radio mystery show. Listen to the story, find all the evidence, solve the crime.

Allie: Oh, I can totally get into that.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: Wait, but you could’ve, you know, saved yourself a trip and just texted me the link.

Noah: See, that’s the thing. It’s actually not online. Trust me. I looked. A friend of mine turned me onto it. I made some recordings, and… I got you this. It’s an mp3 player. That way, you can listen to it.

Allie: [ Laughs ] Wow. Wow. Ancient technology.

Noah: I know. I know.

Allie: No, I think I’ve heard of these things. You really are full of surprises, aren’t you?

Noah: I can be.

Allie: Uh, well, so, how does this work? Uh, let’s — let’s give it a listen and see if it lives up to the hype.

Noah: Yeah, let’s do it.

Allie: Yeah.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: So, is there a power button, or should I just, you know, hold it and make a wish?

Noah: [ Laughs ] It’s right there.

Allie: Wow. Would you look at that.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: Okay, so, what about speakers?

Noah: Oh, yes.

[ Sighs ]

[ Chuckles ] There you go.

Allie: Amazing.

Noah: Voil. Alright, let’s give it a listen.

Allie: Wait. Now?

Noah: Yeah, I want to see your reaction.

Allie: Oh, no, no, I don’t like being observed like that. Makes me feel like a science experiment.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: Now you’re part of the problem.

Noah: Okay, and together we will find the solution.

[ Scoffs ] Look at me, making science jokes. Who am I?

Allie: Oh, god. [ Chuckles ]

Noah: Alright, let’s do this and solve a crime.

[ Click ]

Allie: [ Chuckles ] Kids can change minds…

Summer: The question isn’t whether we’ve all accepted diane, it’s why do you feel the need to plant seeds of doubt.

Phyllis: Because someone needs to be the voice of reason.

Summer: I think that this is about more than your history with diane. I think that something happened in your recent past that is driving your behavior right now. Mom, are you ever gonna tell me why you and jack broke up? I know that it had something to do with diane.

Phyllis: What’s done is done, summer.

[ Sighs ] Look…

Summer: Mom… if you did something, if you made a mistake, if you did something to push jack away, I’m not gonna judge you. Just be honest with me.

Phyllis: Okay, I think it’s very interesting that you think

i was the one who was wrong.

Summer: Mom, you were the one that told me that you screwed up. You told me that. And then you proceeded to minimize everything. But you guys aren’t together anymore. This isn’t just a bump in the road. This is a sinkhole with caution tape and orange cones around it. What happened between you guys?

Phyllis: You should ask jack.

Summer: I’ve asked jack. He says that there’s nothing to tell.

Phyllis: Okay, well, then there’s nothing to tell. Accept that.

Summer: I’m not gonna accept it, because I care about you. I care about you and I care about jack. I can see that you’re both hurting. I can tell that jack is heartbroken over this.

Phyllis: Okay. [ Sighs ] I mean, I’m not happy about that.

Summer: What aren’t you happy about? You know, summer… honestly, I… cannot accept… that jack has just… let diane back into the family… after everything that bitch has done to me. And he just expects me to be fine and go along with it. I cannot do that. And I’m sorry about what happened. And — and I do feel bad.

Summer: What are you sorry about, exactly? Please, mom, just… walk me through it, step by step. What happened between you guys?

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Noah: Well, the music is pretty spooky, already.

Allie: Shh! I thought you were ready.

Noah: I was born ready.

Allie: Yeah, that explains a lot.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

[ Gasps ] That’s it.

[ Both laugh ] Wait, why would she —

Allie: Shh!

Noah: Okay.

[ Both laugh ] I told you.

Allie: [ Sighs ]

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Wow.

Noah: What do you think, so far?

Allie: [ Laughs ] That was awesome. It was like we stepped into a time machine, you know, and — and the sound effects.

Noah: Oh, yeah, puts you right in the story. Ominous organ music.

Allie: The drama. Oh, I am so here for it.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: It’s almost like I’d forgotten that we aren’t, you know, in the streets of london on the coldest night in the middle of 1918.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: [ Sighs ] This was perfect, you know? Way better than a movie.

Noah: Yeah, but, you know, a movie does have one thing that this doesn’T.

Allie: Popcorn?

Noah: Can you make some?

Allie: Oh, can I make some?

Noah: Of course. What, you’re an expert popcorn maker, too?

Allie: Okay, okay, I will just say that it’s simple science. All you need to do is just add heat and then, you know, don’t let it burn. I am kind of a phenom when it comes to popping corn, so…

Noah: Alright, let’s see it. Hey, uh, where do you think you’re going with that, miss?

Allie: I’m taking the mystery with me.

Noah: What, you think I’m gonna skip ahead?

Allie: You know, maybe one day, when we get to know each other better, I’ll be able to leave this with you unsupervised, but for now…

Noah: Okay, yeah. Yeah, you’re right. There’s still a lot of things we, uh, don’t know about each other.

Allie: Yeah, exactly.

Noah: So I’ll go with you.

Allie: Uh, what? You don’t trust me?

Noah: No. You don’t know how much butter i like on my popcorn, and that’s really something that ought to be supervised.

Allie: You actually think I’m gonna skip ahead?

Noah: Listen, allie, maybe one day, way, way in the future, when we get to know each other a little bit more, maybe then I’ll feel comfortable leaving you unsupervised. But, for now, consider me your shadow.

Allie: Alright, shadow. Let’s go pop some corn.

Elena: Hey.

Mariah: Hi.

Elena: I am so sorry I’m late.

Mariah: Is everything okay at memorial?

Elena: Uh, yeah, it is. It’s me. I’m the problem. I’m going to this medical convention in hawaii, and I am the great procrastinator when it comes to packing.

Kyle: Hmm

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: That’s my cue. Uh, I need to go meet my dad. You’ll take care of these two?

Elena: It would be my pleasure.

Kyle: Mm-hmm. Tessa, you’re in good hands. All you need to do is take care of yourself. I’ll see you later.

Elena: See ya.

Mariah: Bye.

Tessa: Bye.

Elena: Let’s have a seat.

Tessa: We’re good. Do you want a coffee or anything?

Elena: No, I’m okay.

Mariah: Yeah, elena has a plane to catch. Probably just wants to give us her opinion.

Elena: Well, first, I know how anxious you must be. So let’s just take a breath, and we’ll do this step by step.

Tessa: Okay, that’s not really my strong suit.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Your situation seems very similar to what my uncle went through. So, what questions do you have for me?

Tessa: Only one. Is my singing career over?

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Elena: I can’t even imagine how frightened you must be. But after talking to your doctor, and with my own experience with my uncle jett, i believe you can and will recover and be able to get back to your career.

Tessa: Oh, thank god.

Mariah: [ Sighs ]

Elena: Unfortunately, there are no promises in medicine. But provided you continue to follow your doctor’s recommendations, you have every reason to be optimistic.

Tessa: How is your uncle now?

Elena: After his surgery, he went on a comeback tour.

Tessa: [ Sighs ]

Elena: [ Chuckles ] And he just released a new single a few months ago.

Tessa: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: So it’s possible?

Elena: Yeah.

Tessa: Okay, um, maybe I’m jumping the gun, but do you have any idea what a timeframe looks like?

Elena: That’s hard to predict, but I would think of this as more of a detour. You will get back on track once you fix the problem. But I don’t want you to rush your recovery.

Mariah: Okay, I’m going to tattoo that on my forehead, just to remind her.

[ Laughter ]

Elena: Your voice is like your instrument, right? If someone gave you a stradivarius violin, you would take care of it. You would protect it, right?

Tessa: Yeah. I — yeah, I understand.

Mariah: And, uh, the ent — she’s good?

Elena: She is highly respected. And my uncle jett cannot stop singing her praises. But if you want a second opinion, I am happy to send over more recommendations.

Tessa: Yeah, it couldn’t hurt. And, uh, thank you.

Elena: Yeah, sure.

Mariah: Are you feeling any better?

Tessa: Yeah. Thank you. Thank you so much.

Elena: Of course. And anytime. This is the part of my work that I love the most — telling people good news and making the scary stuff seem a lot more manageable. You’re gonna get through this.

Mariah: I never doubted it for a second.

Noah: [ Crunching popcorn ]

[ Click ]

Allie: Alright, time to place our bets.

Noah: That would be a complete waste of time. It’s obviously the third wife.

Allie: Whoa. It’s the ex-husband.

Noah: Uh…

Allie: Were we listening to the same program?

Noah: Okay, allie, you do realize that the whole object of this is to suss out the guilty party, right? Not the people least likely to have committed the crime. You might have —

Allie: Okay, you are totally ignoring their history.

Noah: It can’t be the husband.

Allie: Explain, but using facts.

Noah: Okay, one, he was devastated by his wife’s betrayal; two, he was seeing the ghost of his dead father; and, three, he was being haunted by the other ghost of his dead wife.

Allie: Right, skeletons in his closet, daily hauntings by spirits accusing him of murder.

Noah: No, no, no, no.

Allie: That still doesn’t put him on top of your suspect pile?

Noah: Emotions are not facts, because there’s incontrovertible proof that the third wife was involved.

Allie: Okay. Name it.

Noah: The neighbor said that they heard strange noises in the middle of the night.

Allie: She was walking in her sleep.

Noah: I think she was chasing her victims.

Allie: Okay, it is the husband, with an ax.

Noah: Unh-unh.

Allie: Mm-hmm.

Noah: Wife, with poison drinks. Alright, look, if you’re so sure of yourself, how about we make this a little bit more interesting.

Allie: It’s already interesting.

Allie: Oh. Oh, u mean like a friendly wager?

Noah: Mm-hmm.

Allie: Okay. Okay, what do you have in mind?

Noah: Alright, if I’m right, which I am, then you owe me six hours.

Allie: Of what?

Noah: Your life. We have to hang out, and you have to laugh at every single one of my jokes.

Allie: Oh, my god.

Noah: Now, it’s up to me whether I want to spread these hours out a little bit or use them all at once.

Allie: Okay. Besides you really knowing how to torture a person, I would go with that. If I win, you have to come running with me.

Noah: That’s not much of a consequence. I’d do that anyway.

Allie: I’m considering training for a marathon, so…

Noah: Okay, um… deal.

Allie: Deal.

Billy: Alright, now let’s shut up and find out…

Noah: Alright.

Allie: …Who is gonna win.

[ Click ]

Kyle: Hey, how was your meeting with lander?

Jack: It went great. He sends his congratulations on your new position.

Kyle: Nice of him. Now that we got business out of the way, how are you?

Jack: I hope this isn’t another interrogation about the nature of my relationship with phyllis.

Kyle: I know she’s a touchy subject.

Jack: I am not exactly champing at the bit to share the intricacies of my romantic life with my son.

Kyle: You think I want to talk about your love life? I said I would stay out of it —

Jack: You don’t have enough going on in your own life? You have marchetti, a young family. You shared with me, you still don’t know if you can trust diane.

Kyle: I need to know if she did something underhanded or duplicitous. Now that she’s working for me and marchetti, I can’t get summer’s initial suspicions that my mother was involved out of my head.

Jack: Okay, your mother’s career and my personal life have nothing to do with each other.

Kyle: I can’t be sure about that until you tell me what’s going on. At mariah’s wedding, you and phyllis seemed genuinely happy, and I know you spent the night together. You admitted as much. But then something went wrong.

Jack: Yeah, details of which are no one else’s business but ours.

Kyle: The other night, when phyllis saw all of us together, she looked said and lost. She was trying to keep it civil, but it was clearly difficult for her, and it wasn’t lost on me that my mother was stirring the pot by inviting her over to join us and toasting her.

Jack: It was not an ideal situation.

Kyle: I need you to be completely honest with me, because I need to know if this new relationship I’m building with my mother will work. I want to know if everything she’s doing is aboveboard. So, dad, just tell me. Did my mother do something to sabotage what was happening between you and phyllis?

Jack: I am only going to tell you this because I don’t want you misinterpreting or blaming diane for this situation. I might not trust her, but that’s not fair to her.

Kyle: Okay. I just want to know the truth.

Jack: Yes, I honestly thought phyllis and I were in a good place. Our friendship was strong. We agreed that we weren’t gonna rush anything, we’re gonna take our time. She was there for me when i learned about keemo there in D.A., When I met allie. Of course, that brought in diane. Even that, I thought that would bond us somehow, both finding out that she was alive. I just thought we were in a better place, that maybe there was a chance we could move on to the next level.

Phyllis: Things were going well between me and jack. They were going well. We were in synch, and it was great. And then I screwed up. I just screwed up, and I made a mistake. And it was like the old me.

[ Sighs ] I regret what I did. I shouldn’t have done it. But… summer, having that woman come back into my life, I can’T. I mean, it turned everything upside-down. I mean, jack doesn’t understand. He doesn’t get it. And I regret what I did, and i told him I regret what I did. But, I mean, it was just a knee-jerk reaction, that’s all, because that woman pushes my buttons. She gets to me.

[ Voice breaking ] And sometimes I feel like I’m losing control.

[ Sobs ]

Jack: That is when I realized there was a connection between the two, that this thing between us had escalated, had grown physical because of diane’s reappearance.

Kyle: You don’t think phyllis would intentionally use you like that? She might be reckless, but she doesn’t lie about her feelings.

Jack: That’s the thing. It doesn’t matter if what she’s feeling is real. It’s just as real that she went back to the way she was in the old days. I’m telling you, her worse attributes came out to play as soon as diane came back. All the things she claims she had gotten beyond, all the things that I argued with her, that she’d outgrown. Turns out I was wrong. Turns out that’s not possible.

Kyle: Almost sounds like you’re more willing to give the benefit of the doubt to my mother than phyllis.

Jack: I have decades of history with her, son. She always reverts to type. It’s like a rubber band snapping back. She can’t help herself. She’s got to get her jabs in! She’s got to punish diane, and she can’t just stop. She can’t help herself, and i can’t live with the constant threat that she’s going back to her old self.

Kyle: I mean, I still don’t understand. What exactly did phyllis do?

Jack: She made sure diane witnessed what I foolishly thought was… an intimate, meaningful moment between us.

Phyllis: But what jack refuses to believe is that it didn’t make what happened between us any less important. Of course it was important. I mean, did I want to stick diane’s nose into it? Yeah, I did. Did I escalate things because diane was in town? Yeah! But it doesn’t make him less important to me. And what he doesn’t understand is that — that my feelings were sincere and my feelings are real. He doesn’t — he doesn’t seem to understand that.

Summer: Okay, let me see if i have all of this straight. You moved forward with things with jack, and as much as it was about the bond that you guys shared, it was also about making a point to diane? You were, like, marking your territory?

Noah: Alright, this is it.

Allie: Shh.

Noah: Now, I hope you’re ready for total and complete humiliation, ’cause it’s about to happen.

Allie: Oh, do you, um — do you cry when you lose? I-I just want to know. It’s completely acceptable, but in case I have to get you tissues or call someone to calm you down.

Noah: Oh, yeah, yeah, I cry. I’m gonna be crying with laughter as I watch you suss through all the clues that you’ve gathered and wound up with the wrong conclusion.

Allie: [ Chuckles ] You wish.

Noah: No, I hate to break it to you, but I think your career as a detective is gonna be over before it’s even begun. Alright, I’m done, I’m done. Let’s lock back in. Come on.

Allie: Oh, oh, are we gonna listen to this and find out who the culprit is, or are you just gonna keep talking trash and embarrassing yourself? Because, you know, that’s fine, too.

Noah: Wow, you really are an abbott.

Allie: Spoken like a true newman.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: [ Chuckles ]

[ Click ] Ax. See?

Noah: Mnh-mnh. Arsenic. I told you.

Allie: Minor detail.

Noah: Wait. What —

Allie: Shh!

Noah: The best friend?

Allie: The best friend? How?

Noah: We must have missed something.

Allie: No, that makes no logical sense — zero.

Noah: [ Sighs ] Drang, how does it feel to be so phenomenally wrong?

Allie: Okay, no, you were wrong, too.

Noah: Oh, but not nearly as wrong as you.

Allie: Oh, there are no shades of wrong. Incorrect is incorrect.

Noah: Okay.

Allie: You — I’m sorry, but you are never gonna rise above the ranks of a “mediocre armchair detective.”

Noah: It’s true. Neither will you.

Allie: This was fun. It’s a cute gift. You know, how did you know that I like antiques? I can probably sell this to a museum one day.

Noah: Guess you’ll have to hold on to it, then.

Allie: Yeah. I guess I will.

Kyle: Couldn’t have been easy, finding out that phyllis used you like that. I’m sorry, dad.

Jack: Yeah, you live and you learn.

Jack: I really thought you two would make it work this time.

Jack: So did I.

Kyle: I mean, to be honest… this is concerning. If phyllis still hates my mother that much, to the extent where she would use you to drive her point home, are they headed for a showdown?

Jack: I don’t know. I hope not. But the thought has crossed my mind.

Kyle: Phyllis claimed to my mother that the past was behind them. But if it was that easy for her to relapse, who’s to say she won’t do it again? And if our mothers go to war, what could that do to me and summer?

Phyllis: What was gonna happen between jack and I was inevitable. It was gonna happen. I pushed it along. Did I stick diane’s nose in it? Yeah, I did. And you know what? It felt good, and it was a bonus. But jack knows me well enough to know that I’m sorry. I am sorry, and my feelings for him are real. They are real. They are. And it’s not some act of retribution. It’s not. Really.

Summer: Mom, I’m not judging you, but I do think that jack is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. And he deserves to be loved and adored and cared for. He deserves a lot better treatment than what you showed him.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Sally: “Chile mitchell, C.P.A. Of newman media.” Has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?

Victoria: No more ashland. He’s gone, and he’s out of our lives for good.

Ashland: This time, the target will be much more manageable. Hmm? My wife. [ Sighs ]

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