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Diane: You just missed your charming wife and daughter.

Victor: I heard their voices. I saw them leave. You know that my family and everyone else in this town doesn’t want you here. They remember the havoc you’ve caused. They despise you.

Diane: Oh, well. I used to let the haters get me down, but no more. There’s only one person whose opinion I care about, and that’s my son’S.

Victor: I bet your son remembers that you abandoned him. He’s a smart boy. He won’t forget.

Diane: Well, think what you like, victor. I’ll be taking my cues from him. Not even you and your famous glare can intimidate me into leaving before kyle tells me what he wants.

Victor: You’re making a dangerous choice.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Maybe I am. You know, I — I may have faked my death, but none of you were faking your hostility towards me. That’s why I ran away, why i became afraid. But giving in to that fear cost me this relationship with my son. I’m stronger now, and I’ve learned what matters and earning kyle’s forgiveness is worth anything that you can put me through.

Victor: You stick around and spend a lot of time with your son, and he will realize what we’ve all known for years. You’re an incompetent mother. You’re a narcissist. You’re too selfish. He’ll learn. You will never change.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Hey, stranger.

Chance: Wow, billy. It has been a while.

Billy: It’s been a long time. How you been? I’m actually — I’m glad I ran into you.

Chance: Yeah, what’s up?

Billy: Well, I’ve meant to reach out to you and tell you just how sorry I was to hear about rey.

Chance: I appreciate that, man. Thank you.

Billy: I’m sure it’s not easy to lose your partner, especially after the year that you’ve had.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, miss him every day. Everyone does. It’s a void you can’t fill, but you got to do your best, right?

Billy: I’m sure you will.

Chance: So word on the street is you are gonna help run chancellor now. Coo, man. Congrats.

Billy: Yeah, man. Absolutely. Appreciate that.

Chance: Hey, that’s great, and not just for you, but for jill, too. You know, she can start to enjoy life a little bit more.

Billy: Yeah, speaking of my mother enjoying life, tell me she sent you that ridiculous video of her in bora bora learning how to blow out of that conch shell.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Classic, right?

Billy: Yeah. Well, that’s my mother. But business is good. Merger’s going well. Lily’s cooking up some exciting things with her brother.

Chance: Good, good to hear. Yeah, I bet devon’s a good guy to work with. We’ve gotten to know him a lot better lately.

Abby: Look at you, snoozing away. I’d wake you up, but I know I’d regret it. But you sure are missing a beautiful day.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: Two of my favorite people. How you doing?

Abby: How are you?

Devon: I’m good. How you doing?

Abby: I’m good.

Devon: You guys out for a little stroll in the park?

Abby: Yes, but he slept most of the way.

Devon: I see that.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Has he been feeling okay? He looks like he’s a little pale.

Abby: Oh, it’s just the sunscreen. I lathered him up before we left the house.

Devon: I see.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: I’m sorry for worrying you for no reason. Just don’t listen to anything I’m saying.

Abby: No worries. I know it comes from love.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

Jack: What brings you by, ashland?

Ashland: Well, I was hoping to — to see harrison.

Jack: I would have to get summer and kyle’s permission in order to allow that. They’re not here. But I guess you knew that. You came anyway, hoping you would get around their decision to block your access to harrison. A decision I happen to agree with.

Ashland: Okay, okay. Summer and kyle are young and headstrong. And they seem to be forgetting that we have a legally binding agreement.

Jack: No judge in this town would consider you a good influence on a child.

Ashland: Is that a challenge? Are you really saying to me right now that I need to go to a judge and get a court order to see my own son?

Jack: Yes, I’m suggesting exactly that.

Ashland: Okay.

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Chance: Well, billy, I got to head out of here. It was good seeing you.

Billy: Yeah, you too. We’ll catch up soon. We’ll grab a beer or something.

Chance: Absolutely.

Billy: Okay, see you.

Chance: Oh, you know what? Before I go, I just listened to your podcast, the one on insecurity. It was good, man. Really hit home.

Billy: You know what? Don’t be like that. Don’t be pulling my leg like that.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] I’m not, man. It was good. I liked it.

Billy: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. What do you know about insecurity anyway? What are you doing listening to a podcast about that? You’re like a superhero. You’re larger than life.

Chance: Well, you know, i haven’t talked to too many people about this, besides abby, but adjusting to civilian life after spain wasn’t easy. You know, I’m working through it and I’m all good, but just goes to show you, no one is immune to self-doubt. Keep it up.

Victor: How wonderful to see you. Hi, sweetheart. Nice to see you. Kyle.

Kyle: Shame nikki couldn’t join us.

Victor: Well, you know, she and victoria went on vacation to get away from all this madness involving ashland.

Summer: Jack filled us in, and I spoke to victoria briefly. It’s sickening the way that he lied to her.

Kyle: Yeah, we ran into ashland, too. Made it clear we didn’t want him around.

Victor: You did the right thing, I assure you. Anyway, let’s talk about more pleasant things. How’s your boy?

Summer: [ Chuckles ] He is the cutest, sweetest little boy in either hemisphere.

Victor: In either?

Summer: Yes.

Victor: I see.

Summer: He’s got these little knights that he’s always sending into battle. I think that he’s gonna be a natural at chess.

Victor: Oh, well, in that case, send him over to the ranch. Just the right age to learn chess, you know.

Summer: Thank you.

Victor: And I bet you, being bright and curious as he is, he’ll learn quickly.

Summer: We will.

Victor: You bet. So I just saw your mother. She told me that she hadn’t left town because she was waiting for you to tell her what to do.

Kyle: Finding out she was alive was a bit of a shock. I’ve been sorting through a lot.

Victor: Yeah. I remember, sadly…when she abandoned you.

Kyle: I mean, is what she did infuriating and hurtful? Of course, but we only get one mother. I mean, I don’t know if I’m prepared to cut her out of my life before I try to give her a chance to redeem herself.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Work. I’ve got to take this call. Would you please excuse me?

Victor: You bet. Nice to see you, kyle. So what do you think about diane jenkins being back in town? You know, she, um…she angered a lot of people. And she traumatized kyle when he was a boy — you know that.

Summer: You can’t tell me anything about diane that i haven’t heard already from my mother.

Victor: I bet. There’s one thing phyllis and i have always agreed on — diane jenkins is a very dangerous woman, you know. And she hasn’t changed. She’s gonna cause a lot of people a lot of trouble. And I want you to make sure that you make kyle aware of that. He must not forget what happened.

Diane: Thank you. Oh, wow. Looks like your day isn’t going any better than mine.

Ashland: Yeah, well, I just came from jack’s place, and he is siding with kyle and summer and not letting me see harrison.

Diane: The abbotts do have a tendency to circle the wagons.

Ashland: Yeah. I — it floors me that they think that they have to protect harrison from me, right? I mean, I have loved that child since he took his first breath, and they’re acting like finding out that I’m not his biological father will make him forget that somehow.

Diane: I’ve met harrison. I have no doubt that he was surrounded by love from day one. You can tell by his sweet, trusting nature.

Phyllis: Oh, look at this. Of course you two would find each other. Game recognizes lying, cheating game, am I right?

Devon: What are you looking, dominic? What is that? You looking at that cloud right there? Looks like a flamingo, huh?

Abby: I have to see if I can get him to make this expression. He does it and he looks so much like you.

Devon: Does he really?

Abby: Yes.

Devon: I want to see. What expression is it?

Abby: Well, it’s when I play him that song “baby shark” — you know the song.

Devon: Oh, no, please don’t sing it. Do not sing it. I don’t need it stuck in my head all day.

Abby: Yes, that’s it, that’s the face that dominic makes.

Devon: He makes this one? I bet he does, ’cause he doesn’t want to hear it either. It’s like a form of child abuse. “Don’t play that for me, mommy.”

[ Both laugh ]

Abby: You know, if you had told me years ago that this is where we’d be today…

Devon: It’s crazy, huh?

Abby: Big time.

Devon: I know. It’s really great, though.

Abby: Yeah.

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: Now, that’s what I call a productive morning.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] You must be so proud planning this party, since it was your idea.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] But the merger was your idea, so you must be even more excited.

Lily: No, yeah, it’s been good. It’s been fun. And we did good work today, right? Well, anyway, I think we’ll wait for devon to get here before we finalize some things, and, oh, is elena coming to the party?

Nate: Not sure. That’s the downside of me not being at memorial. I can’t set her schedule anymore.

Lily: Yeah, it’s a bummer.

Nate: Yeah, she wants to be there. I got to say, elena’s been very supportive of my career change, even though it means we see less of each other.

Lily: No, I mean, that’s great. That’s important to have in a partner.

Nate: Yeah, you should know. Billy always seems to have your back.

Lily: Yeah, it’s been a godsend, for sure, having him by my side.

Imani: Hey. I didn’t expect to see the two of you here.

Lily: Hello. How are you?

Imani: I’m good. Was there a meeting scheduled or…?

Nate: Oh, only between lily, devon, and me.

Lily: We’re just finalizing details for the party.

Imani: Oh, well, you’ll be happy to know I’ve obtained the photography releases from all the various vips that’ll be attending.

Lily: Wow, that was fast. Thank you for staying on top of that.

Imani: Yeah, with my experience in the political world, it hardly took any time, so… for better or worse, politics is really all about brand management, so it’s — it translates easily.

Lily: Well, that’s funny, you and nate actually have that in common ’cause you both have skills in fields that seem unrelated, but they’re not.

Imani: Yeah, nate and I have all sorts of things in common.

[ Chuckles ] Well, if you’ll excuse me, i need some caffeine.

Lily: Yeah. Gosh, devon should be here by now. I wonder what’s keeping him.

Chance: Man, how you doing?

Devon: Good, man. Good to see you.

Abby: Hi.

Chance: Hi.

Abby: This is a nice surprise. I wasn’t expecting to see you here.

Chance: Yeah, well, I was at crimson lights when you texted me. I figured you could use one of those.

Abby: Well, thank you. That’s very sweet.

Chance: Absolutely. I’m sorry, man. If I had known you were here, i would’ve brought you something too.

Devon: Oh, no, please. I appreciate that. I’m actually headed there myself. I have a meeting that I’m probably late for now, so I’m gonna take off. Say goodbye, dominic. I love you, man. Don’t let mommy play that song for you, okay? Just cover your ears, whatever you do.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: I’ll see you guys.

Abby: Bye.

Chance: Yeah. Song?

Abby: You don’t even want to know.

Chance: I’ll take your word for it. Hey, buddy. How’s my big dude? How’s my big dude? Look at you. Hi.

Ashland: I was thinking about grabbing a cup of coffee at the restaurant. Do you want to join me?

Phyllis: She can’t join you. It’s almost checkout time. She needs to leave.

Diane: Thank you for the hourly reminders, phyllis. Very helpful.

Phyllis: On second thought, you know, go, have your coffee, enjoy yourself. I’ll just get a bellman to go to your room and throw your stuff on the sidewalk or throw it out the window. I don’t know, whatever works.

Diane: I’ll handle it myself.

[ Sighs ]

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: I think I’ll have to decline your kind offer for coffee.

Ashland: Wow, okay. Another time.

Diane: Yeah. Well, I’m — I don’t know. As soon as I check out, I think I’m heading straight to the airport to fly back to los angeles. Unless I hear from kyle before then, which, sad to say, I don’t expect to.

Kyle: Hey. I didn’t mean to be gone so long.

Summer: Oh, grandpa said to tell you goodbye. He needed to be somewhere. He wasn’t upset or anything.

Kyle: Good.

Summer: So tell me about your call.

Kyle: I asked jabot’s cfo about our liquidity. Kept it very low-key.

Summer: With all the debt that marchetti’s carrying, it’s a big factor.

Kyle: The news is good. Not only is it possible to purchase the company, but it also makes sense tax-wise.

Summer: So you’re saying we have a winner?

Kyle: Financially, yes. Along with other obvious synergies.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Feels like everything is falling into place. We have a solid case to present to your dad for this acquisition, provided you still feel good about moving back home.

Kyle: I do. I’ve been thinking about what it means to have harrison grow up around grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, surrounded by love. I lost my granddad early on, and I didn’t get to know dina until it was almost too late.

Summer: It would be great for harrison to be surrounded by extended family. But that doesn’t have to include diane.

Kyle: I take it victor had something to say about that while I was on the phone.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: Look, I hate the position you’re in. Everyone pressuring you to pressure me.

Summer: I can handle it, and I’m not trying to sway your decision either way.

Kyle: No, I realize that.

Summer: I just want you to weigh all of the factors, just like we’re doing for this potential move back to genoa city.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] I’m trying my best.

Summer: I can see how hopeful you are that harrison might be able to experience the best of diane without suffering the worst. But do you think that that’s possible? And is it worth the risk?

Kyle: Look, all I know is i need to make up my mind. It’s not fair to you or my mother to keep living in this limbo. I need to make a choice one way or the other and live with the consequences. No matter who you are,

Chance: Don’t you do —

[ Laughs ]

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Chance: Alright, dom. Look at that hand-eye coordination, man. Can you do it again? Throw to daddy.

Abby: Hey, stop! You cannot teach our son to behave that way. He’ll never be invited on play dates.

Chance: Oh, come on. We’re outside. We’re just feeding the birds, right? Besides, look at the arm on that kid. That is some natural athletic ability, my man.

Abby: Oh, well, he must get it from devon, ’cause he certainly does not get it from me.

[ Chuckles ] I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to bring up any sensitive issues.

Chance: What? No. No, no, no, that’s just a fact, right? Devon’s his biological father. He inherited a whole lot of things from him, and probably gonna see that a lot more as he gets older. It’s fine.

Abby: Really?

Chance: Yeah. I mean, look, abby, I’m feeling a lot more confident in my role in his life, you know? Haven’t you noticed a difference in the way we interact? I mean, things just feel a little bit more easier, right? Much more natural.

Abby: Yeah, I had noticed, but I was hoping it wasn’t just wishful thinking. I’ve been praying that you guys would share the same emotional connection that I have with dominic.

Chance: I am, yeah. And I don’t know if it’s because of all the work I’m doing in therapy or it’s just happening naturally, but it is happening. I’m just very grateful that you’ve been so patient with me and you hung in there with me until it did.

Abby: Babe.

Chance: Mm.

Devon: Hey. Sorry I’m late.

Lily: Hi.

Devon: I apologize.

Lily: It’s alright.

Devon: You want to fill me in on what I missed?

Nate: Oh, well, lily and i spent the morning making plans for the launch event.

Lily: Yeah. I think we just need your input just to finalize some things, and that’s it.

Devon: Okay, cool. Where do we stand?

Lily: Phyllis sent menus. We narrowed it down to two.

Nate: We’ll need your input on the guest list, as well. But we’re looking good. Vips all confirmed. The governor has a conflict, but other than that, we’ve gotten all yeses.

Devon: That’s excellent.

Lily: I also sent you the overall budget for the party, too.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: And what else?

Nate: Programs. I pulled in some ad folks to help with copy. We should have mock-ups tomorrow.

Devon: That’s perfect. Sounds like you guys have everything under control.

Lily: Yeah, for sure. We’re definitely ahead of schedule. Which is great ’cause I can’t put off this meeting with jill any longer.

Devon: Is she coming to town?

Lily: No, she’s been traveling in the pacific, so I’m gonna meet her in san diego. Fly out tonight and be back as soon as possible.

Devon: Nice. Nice, give her my love when you see her.

Lily: I will.

Devon: So back to the event, what are you guys thinking in terms of music?

Lily: Oh, actually, nate had a great idea, if you want to share.

Nate: Thank you, lily. So instead of your standard band or deejay, I thought why not feature some of the newer artists from your record label. You know, make a real showcase out of it. The exposure would be phenome–

Devon: I’m gonna stop you for a second.

Nate: Problem?

Devon: Did you not think to run this by me before bringing it up to lily?

Lily: No, no, no, this came up spontaneously in our conversation. No, I mean, I think it’s a great idea. It’s a great way to promote our media and entertainment division.

Devon: I mean, yeah, it might be, but this is my area of expertise. This is part of the company that I handle, and there may be some drawbacks that you didn’t consider.

Nate: Well, I’m open to any and all feedback.

Devon: It’s okay, we don’t need to get into it right now. It’s fine. I know since you’re going out of town, we need to focus on finalizing the plans, so…

Nate: Well, I’m sorry if i overstepped, devon.

Devon: It’s not a big deal. It’s really not. We’re all new to working together, so it’s fine. You’re still learning.

Phyllis: Checking out? That’s your luggage?

Diane: Yes, would you like to go through it, make sure i didn’t steal a bathrobe?

Phyllis: No, we’ll just charge your card if anything’s missing.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Kyle: Taking off?

Diane: Oh, kyle. Yes, I’m just settling my bill with phyllis.

Kyle: Yeah, it’s probably for the best, putting some distance between the two of you.

Phyllis: The more distance, the better.

Kyle: Do you need help with your luggage? I can drive you to wherever you need to go. Where are you off to?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Could you excuse us? Honestly, kyle, that depends on you. If you need me to give you more space so you can think things through, then I’ll just head to the airport and go back to los angeles.

Kyle: That’s not what I want. Stay in genoa city, please.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Really?

If you have this…

“The young and the restless”

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Lily: Okay, well, I think that’s everything, right?

Devon: Think so. I’ll give it all some thought while you’re away.

Lily: Okay, great. I’m gonna go back to the office and check on things, and then billy’s gonna cover for me tomorrow at the meeting and keep me posted, so…yeah. Alright.

Devon: Travel safe.

Lily: Thank you.

Devon: Love you.

Lily: Love you. See you guys soon.

Nate: Take care.

Lily: Bye.

Nate: Hey, devon, you want to stick around for a minute? Next round’s on me.

Devon: I can’t, man. I got to get to some meeting about accounting. There’s some issue going on.

Nate: Okay, need me to sit in?

Devon: No, no, I got it under control. It’s fine. You’ve been working hard. It’s a real nice day. You should get out and enjoy it.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Imani: Thought you could use a little pick-me-up.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Imani: We newbies need to stick together.

[ Chuckles ]

Nate: Guess you heard me step in it earlier.

Imani: Uh, yeah, it’s happened to me more than once. I love my new job, so I’m eager to contribute, but then I’ll get a little look or a nudge from amanda, tapping the brakes, reining me in.

Nate: Hmm. I’ve got to learn about business. I never claimed otherwise.

Imani: Don’t get me wrong. I — I respect amanda’s accomplishments and I am so grateful to her as my mentor, and look, I know I would not have this job if it weren’t for her. But still, those moments of getting knocked down a few pegs, it could — it could take its toll on you.

Nate: Yeah, I hear you. We’ll figure it out, though. We both just started a bit behind the curve, that’s all.

Imani: You honestly think that’s all that it’s about? Because I don’T.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Whoa. Look at that. Time flies when you’re having fun, huh? My break’s about over. I’d better get out of here.

Abby: Well, thank you so much for the smoothie. That was very sweet.

Chance: Well, it’s my way of softening you up before i deliver bad news.

Abby: Mm, bad news? What is it?

Chance: I got to work late again.

Abby: Tonight?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah, since rey, lot’s been slipping through the cracks. Mostly paperwork, but I just want to get on top of it.

Abby: Well, I totally understand. I wasn’t planning on going into the restaurant tonight anyway, so dom and I will just work on his pitching skills.

Chance: Uh-oh. Watch out, kid’s got a cannon.

Abby: [ Chuckles ] Well, I hope you have a very productive rest of your day.

Chance: You’re the best.

Abby: Mwah. I love you.

Chance: I love you. Jinx.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Chance: See you, buddy.

Abby: Hi. It’s just the two of us. Yeah.

[ Chuckles ]

Diane: I — I didn’t mean to get so emotional. I had almost convinced myself that you wanted me to leave. Then I had an unfortunate run-in with victor this morning, which didn’t make me any more optimistic.

Kyle: Yeah, I heard about that.

Diane: You spoke to him? Well, I’m afraid the newmans and most of the abbotts will give you a hard time for asking me to stay.

Kyle: Probably. I need this. I want to believe you’ve changed, but words just aren’t enough. I need to see it myself. We need more time.

Diane: I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you’re giving me another chance.

Kyle: So where should I take you, the athletic club?

Diane: Oh, I think I should find someplace less expensive.

Kyle: No, don’t worry about it. I’ll cover the bill.

Diane: Oh, no, no, no, kyle. I won’t allow that.

Kyle: No, I insist. I’m the one asking you to stay, so it’s on me, okay?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Thank you.

Kyle: You’re welcome.

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Imani: I don’t know a lot about your history with devon, but you obviously know mine with amanda.

Nate: The broad strokes.

Imani: There’s still a little friction between the two of us that comes out, like the other night when we were worried about my mother.

Nate: Mm.

Imani: Which makes sense, in a way.

Nate: Sure it does. A-fib is scary stuff.

Imani: Even beyond that, it goes to how we were each raised. I was raised with two loving parents who gave me every advantage, and amanda, she had a harder life. And then when we met, I was such a brat. No, really, I own it. I was pretty damn mean to her. And amanda’s forgiven that, but I doubt she’s forgotten.

Nate: Hmm.

Imani: Can’t help feeling there’s a, I don’t know, some undercurrent of resentment — well, that seems too strong of a word, but something.

Nate: Yeah, there are some similarities to my history with devon.

Imani: Really?

Nate: Well, I grew up with a loving, protective mother and lily and her family, whereas devon was in and out of foster homes, always an outside, like amanda. And, obviously, I crossed a line with elena.

Imani: Mm, yes, elena told me all about that.

[ Chuckles ]

Nate: Though it worked out for the best eventually.

Imani: Hmm. Do you think that devon still might have a little chip on his shoulder?

Nate: [ Sighs ] I wouldn’t be surprised.

Imani: [ Exhales sharply ] That’s got to be frustrating, if it’s just gonna pop up when you least expect it and you’re just trying to do your best.

Nate: Well, even though if that’s part of what’s going on, I doubt devon’s consciously aware of it. We’re in a good place, mostly. Better than I thought would’ve been possible, given how at odds we were at one point.

Imani: Mm. I think that speaks to how much devon values having you in his life. I think things are gonna be fine between you two, and for me and my sister.

Billy: Hello, baby. How’s your day been so far?

Lily: Um, not bad. How about yours?

Billy: It is good. Getting some fresh numbers in from the marketing team, and it looks like awareness for the merger is up 7% from last week. That’s good news.

Lily: Yeah, that’s great.

Billy: Yeah, and on a personal note, I ran into chance at the coffee house. He said that he listened to my podcast and that he really liked it and it resonated with him. Which, you know, felt kind of good. It’s nice to know that you’ve put something out there, you get vulnerable, and like I said from the beginning, if you help one person, right?

Lily: Yeah, well, I’m glad.

Billy: You are? You sure? What’s going on?

Lily: Well, I’M…confused.

Billy: About what?

Lily: Well, ’cause when i asked you how you felt about running the company with my family, you told me you had to think through it on your own, but apparently that meant talking about it on your podcast in front of an audience instead of with me.

Kyle: Hey.

Summer: Hey. Did you find diane?

Kyle: I did.

Summer: And? How did it go?

Kyle: I asked her to stay.

Summer: Wow. Okay.

Kyle: Look, I’m still gonna take things slowly, I just want to see how much of a relationship we can salvage.

Summer: I get it. It would be hard to walk away with so many unanswered questions.

Kyle: And there are a few things I want to talk to you about. First, I’m putting my mother up at the athletic club. She didn’t ask me to, but I can tell money is a concern. And since I’m the one asking her to stay, I feel responsible. And she has this empty house sitting in la.

Summer: Mortgage plus a hotel room, that’s a big cost.

Kyle: Thank you for understanding. I also didn’t want to put my mother in a situation where she felt desperate.

Summer: Wise idea, because when diane gets desperate, she tends to make bad choices.

Kyle: Well, there’s more to it than that. When I was a kid, I wanted to be able to give her the money to solve her financial problems, and now I can. Or at least help. It feels good.

Summer: That’s actually touching. But you know how the rest of the family’s gonna interpret it, right?

Kyle: That she’s using me.

Summer: I can just hear my mother right now.

Kyle: That’s the other thing I wanted to talk to you about. Phyllis knows my mother is staying. She was in the lobby when i asked her, and she did not look happy.

Summer: Oh.

Jack: What a nice sur– uh-oh, something’s wrong.

Phyllis: Please, please take a minute to talk me off the ledge before I completely lose my mind. I have moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

Billy: Look, I know this might sound a little bit bizarre, but doing these podcasts, saying it out loud like that, it’s been my form of journaling or therapy, and it’s been surprisingly effective.

Lily: So more effective than talking things out than me?

Billy: Clearly, I have hurt you, and I am sorry. That was never my intention.

Lily: Yeah, I am hurt, but do you see how I’m talking to you about it instead of sharing it with the world? That’s what couples do. But instead, you’re giving me this happy talk, and then you’re shutting me out.

Billy: Look, I don’t — i don’t feel like that’s what I’m doing.

Lily: Okay, you know what? You’re right. I’ll go listen to your podcast with thousands of people and learn your real feelings, and that makes me feel very special.

Billy: Come on, hey, listen. Can we take a step back for a second? Okay? Let me be very clear. You are the most important person in my life right now, okay?

[ Sighs ] And maybe I wasn’t completely truthful, but that’s only because I hadn’t figured out what I was feeling yet. But now I have, so it’s nothing that you need to worry about, and let me just say this. My little problems are not yours to solve. I’m not gonna make that your responsibility.

Lily: No, I understand that, and I appreciate it, but this does need to get solved. We’re at a very critical point in a huge project, and I’m counting on you to keep things on track, especially while I’m out of town. So if you don’t like your position or if you want to change something, then I hope that you can be up-front about it.

Billy: You have nothing to worry about. I am up for the challenge. I promise you, okay? Anything I was dealing with, i dealt with it. You have my word.

Summer: I can’t believe my mom’s not already blowing up my phone with warnings of letting diane into our lives.

Kyle: Well, I go to her and explain my decision. It was my choice. I’ll take the heat.

Summer: No, it’s okay. I can handle it. I’ll just let her know that we’re going to be careful. We’re not gonna let diane get away with anything manipulative or sneaky, because that’s true. Right?

Kyle: Absolutely. Maybe you should tell her that we’re thinking about moving back to town. She’ll be super excited and maybe it’ll distract her. It’s worth a shot. Don’t you think?

Summer: That might help a little, but don’t underestimate how much my mother loathes yours. She is probably freaking out right now.

Phyllis: This is a colossal mistake. You give that woman an inch and she completely takes advantage of it.

Jack: You’re the one that insisted kyle has to make his own decision.

Phyllis: You know why that is? Because I thought your son was intelligent enough to make a smart decision.

Jack: Phyllis —

Phyllis: Obviously, he’s not. I thought he was smart enough to see that this woman is completely destructive.

Jack: Phyllis, you need —

Phyllis: We’re gonna look back on this and we’re gonna realize that we’re complete idiots.

Jack: You need to calm —

Phyllis: I’m not gonna calm down!

[ Exhales sharply ] This is a disaster waiting to happen, jack.

Jack: I know you want to protect the kids. So do I. But they are grown adults now. There is only so much we can do. Kyle knows how much he has to lose. Kyle did not make this decision lightly.

Phyllis: Why are you so even-keeled about this?

Jack: I don’t really have much choice.

Phyllis: I’m not going to accept this. Okay?

Jack: What is it that you think that diane is going to do?

Phyllis: What do I think she’s gonna do? I don’t know. See, I don’t know, because she is so unpredictable. Oh, my — I’m unraveling.

[ Exhales sharply ] I am not doing well with this. Okay? Listen, things are going so great between us, finally.

Jack: Wait, finally? You sound impatient. I thought we were on the same page. Until the other night, we were gonna not be forced —

Phyllis: I know, I know. We’re not forced into anything. We took it slow, and that’s a good thing. Right? But we admitted our feelings for each other and now we’re good. Right? Everything is good. It’s good, right?

Jack: I happen to be very happy with the way things have turned out.

Phyllis: Okay. See? What I’m upset about… I don’t want anyone coming into our life and ruining it. That’s what I’m impatient about.

Jack: That’s not going to happen.

Phyllis: You promise?

Jack: I swear.

Phyllis: You promise?

Jack: I swear.

Phyllis: Thank you. Thank you for talking me off the ledge.

Jack: That was some kiss. I think you may have to talk me down now.

Phyllis: Why would I want to do that?

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Traci: I can see that the fantastic weather was too much for either one of us to resist.

Diane: Yes, much too nice to stay cooped up inside. Actually, I was hoping that kyle and summer might feel the same way. I ran into them here yesterday with harrison. I thought I might get lucky again.

Traci: Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but harrison’s gonna be busy elsewhere today. Summer found a children’s musical activity she thought he would just love.

Summer: No, I mean, we didn’t buy it for a second. It’s kind of hard to believe that diane just happened to be at the park when kyle and I were there with harrison.

Phyllis: Yeah, right. Well, good for you. Don’t believe anything she says. She’s a liar. I hope you told jack.

Summer: Of course we did.

Phyllis: Good. Good. Because her, you know, showing up at the park and showing up at the wedding, those are all red flags. He needs to keep his guard up.

Summer: Okay, how did this suddenly become about jack?

Phyllis: Because jack needs to protect his family and his grandson, harrison. He needs to protect everyone. He needs to stay vigilant. I mean, this woman, she just cuts through all boundaries. Just —

Summer: And you want to protect jack.

Phyllis: Yeah, of course i want to protect jack.

Summer: I mean, I get it. He’s your friend. You’re looking out for a friend.

Phyllis: Yeah, I’m looking out for — okay, um…hmm. I mean, jack and I — jack and i may be a little more than friends. It just — these days.

Summer: Wait, are you — mom, are you trying to tell me that you’re sleeping with my father-in-law?

Phyllis: Shh.

[ Door opens ]

Kyle: Hey.

Jack: Hey, I was wondering where you and summer were.

Kyle: She dropped harrison and the nanny off at a kids’ thing, and then went to see her mom.

Jack: I’m glad she’s spending some time with phyllis. Her mother has missed having her close by.

Kyle: Mm, it goes both ways. She worries about her mom being too lonely, and we’re glad you’ve been keeping phyllis company.

Jack: I’m not the only one. She’s got plenty of friends.

Kyle: Come on. I saw the dynamic between you two at the wedding. And come to think of it, you never did say why you were out so late afterward.

Jack: I think I know where this is headed, and I’m gonna stop you right now, because it’s none of your business.

Kyle: Ah, there it is. All the confirmation I need that you two must have been together.

Nikki: So, mr. Chairman of the board, you don’t have to worry about your co-ceos being out of the country.

Victoria: That’s right. We’ll be in frequent communication with the executive team. The minneapolis deal will be finalized, and the real-estate negotiations will continue as well.

Victor: Well, you didn’t have to go into all that detail. I trust that both of you will handle things.

Victoria: I just want to make sure that you’re very clear that we have everything under control so that if the thought that you might need to bring adam in as temporary ceo —

Nikki: Darling, I don’t think that even occurred to your father. He’s very supportive of us getting away for a few days.

Victor: I think it’s a hell of a good idea for both of you to get away. Especially you, my darling. Get out from under that dark cloud of ashland locke.

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Ashland: Forgive me for intruding.

Nikki: Please feel free to keep on walking.

Victoria: Ashland, we’re just wrapping up a business meeting.

Ashland: Well, actually, i was hoping to have a word with victor.

Victor: I paid you a hell of a lot of money to never have to look at you again. Yet here you are.

Victoria: Ashland, would you please just leave us alone?

Nikki: Actually, it’s time for victoria and me to get going anyway. We still have quite a bit of packing to do for our trip.

Ashland: Well, how long are you going to be gone?

Victoria: We haven’t decided yet, but that shouldn’t make a difference to you.

Victor: Hope you realize there’s no longer any need for you to throw your dark — your bad shadow over this town.

Diane: It was so moving seeing kyle with his family yesterday. My little boy all grown up, a husband and a father himself. It was amazing. And summer was so good with harrison. You would never guess he wasn’t her child.

Traci: Well, yes, they have a very deep bond. Harrison was really close to his biological mother, and I’m sure that it was quite bewildering for him when she left so abruptly. Fortunately, he was way too young to realize she was being arrested, but [Sighs] I’m sure that it’s been really hard for his little mind to comprehend.

Diane: Yeah, he must miss her desperately.

Traci: But summer has really stepped up. She filled the void in his heart. She and kyle have given him all the love and security he so desperately needed. I — it’s obvious. Otherwise, he’d be a very different child today.

Diane: I don’t need to be reminded how much it hurt kyle when I left. I live with that pain every day.

Phyllis: You’re not upset that I’m spending time with jack, are you?

Summer: Uh…I’m just kidding, mom. I mean, it’s pretty obvious that jack is way more to you than just my father-in-law. I mean, you guys go way back, long before I was even born. Plus, jack is the best. I mean, he’s kind and wonderful. And I know that he’ll be careful with your heart.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, he will. We’re taking it slow. I mean, it’s very, very new. Um…you know, we haven’t told the general public about this, by the way.

Summer: Is that because you’re worried about people judging you and dredging up your painful history?

Phyllis: Uh-huh, yeah. But, you know, summer, I’m — I’m a different woman now. You know, I’m a new woman. You know, I’m a woman that’s — that’s good for jack now. You know? And jack trusts me.

Summer: Good.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Summer: I mean, you deserve this, mom.

Phyllis: Okay.

Summer: You really do. You both do.

Phyllis: Oh, thank you. Thanks, babe. Oh!

Kyle: Come on, dad, there’s no reason in holding back. Summer’s with her mom right now, and you know she’ll return with all the details, anyway.

Jack: Okay, fine. Phyllis and I are merely testing the waters.

Kyle: Oh. Is that what the kids are calling it these days?

[ Laughs ] Alright, alright, I’ll stop giving you a hard time. I actually think it’s great news. Summer and I have thought for a while now that you and phyllis still had a connection. It’s about time you guys went for it.

Jack: Please don’t read too much into this. Who knows where this is going? For copd,

Traci: Diane, I am not making comparisons between you and harrison’s biological mother. That might be your conscience talking. But I would never want to make you feel worse than you already do. I believe you that you’re sincere, you have regrets about choices you made in your past. I would never pile anything else on.

Diane: I apologize. I just — I just jumped to conclusions. I…

[ Sighs ] Lately, everywhere I turn, i face hostility, and I know i deserve every bit of it and I — I thought I was prepared to face it, but just the constant incoming fire has me — just has me feeling a little defensive.

Traci: Okay. I understand that this is a very difficult situation. But, diane, you have literally had years to reconcile the past and put everything in perspective, and the people that you’re dealing with now, they’re just — they’re just trying to organize the idea that you really exist. They’re trying to wrap their minds around the fact that you faked your own death.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Traci: I mean, you’ve opened up some old wounds. You might want to pace yourself.

Diane: You’re not the first person to advise me to be patient.

[ Sighs ] I keep reminding myself that i am not entitled to anyone’s forgiveness, that it’s something I have to earn if I want to be accepted again.

Traci: Exactly, and it’s not gonna be easy.

Diane: No, and it’s not going to take overnight, considering all that I have to make up for.

[ Sighs ] But seeing kyle with his family, I could just envision myself being part of it. You know? That’s — that’s all i want. I just want to be there for him now the way I should’ve been all along.

Jack: So you and summer are moving back home? I’m almost afraid to hope.

Kyle: No, no, no, no. You don’t get to change the subject that easily. Something’s off here.

Jack: What does that mean?

Kyle: You and phyllis have been growing closer for months. At mariah and tessa’s wedding, you two were dancing and smiling like you were the newlyweds.

Jack: I wouldn’t go that far.

Kyle: And now that you’ve taken things to the next level, you’re kind of downplaying the whole thing. What’s up with that?

Jack: What do you expect, gene kelly dancing in the rain?

Kyle: Don’t tell me there are problems already.

Jack: No, no. No, I am delighted with the way things are going. We just don’t know where they’re going yet.

Kyle: See, there it is again. Why do you keep anticipating that everything could go off the rails? Usually, someone in a new-again relationship is optimistic and anticipating nothing but happy days ahead.

Jack: When you get to this stage in life, you know better than to get ahead of yourself. I am going to enjoy this — whatever “this” may be.

Kyle: Okay. If there were to be a problem, what do you think it would be?

Phyllis: Okay, enough about me and jack, enough about that. So let’s get back to diane. So, at the park, how’d she act? I mean, did she get — did she get in front of harrison and say, “hi, I’m your grandma”? Did she do that?

Summer: No, I mean, diane was on her best behavior, and it really moved kyle. He couldn’t help it. It reminded him of how she was with him when he was harrison’s age.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Right. I see what she’s doing. She’s doing the sweet act. That’s what she’s doing.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: She knows to take someone’s vulnerabilities and to exploit them, and you know what? She’s gonna do the same thing with jack.

Summer: How?

Phyllis: She knows that jack adores his grandson, so she’s gonna use harrison. It’s their common bond. “We have a grandson, jack. That’s what we share together.”

Summer: Okay, you’re not worried that diane’s a threat to your relationship with jack, are you?

Phyllis: Of course not.

Summer: Okay, good, because there’s no chance in hell that that would ever happen.

Ashland: I’m sure you’re not interested in hearing me out, but I’m hoping you will, because I owe you an apology.

Victor: Should be entertaining. Hope you have a good story. Sit down.

Ashland: I doubt you’ll trust anything I have to say, but i feel compelled to say it anyway out loud and for the record.

Victor: Hmm. That’s a hell of a preamble. Proceed.

Ashland: What I did to victoria was despicable. It was horrible, and I’ll regret it to my dying day.

Victor: You mean till the day that you actually die, is that it?

Ashland: Your daughter is the best thing that ever happened to me. And I should have treasured her. I did, in fact, but unfortunately, that realization came too late. And now because of my own greed and my own arrogance, I may have lost her.

Victor: Not “may.” You did lose her, ashland locke. What you did was unforgivable. And she will never forgive you. What can I du with less asthma?

Phyllis: I’m not concerned about diane. I know how to handle diane.

Summer: Well, you know that jack is only tolerating her for kyle’s sake, because he believes that he has a right to make his own decision about her.

Phyllis: Yeah, but guess what? I’m the one who told jack to do that in the first place, by the way.

Summer: But, I mean, given her horrible track record and all of the underhanded things she’s pulled, you’ve got to know that she holds no appeal to him.

Phyllis: No, I get it, but you know what? Jack, he, when he found out that she was alive, wanted to cut her out of the family completely.

Summer: Well, that ought to tell you everything you need to know.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] I know this woman, summer. I have history with this woman. She is a horrible human being. Horrible. But she is a genius at psychological warfare.

Summer: Mom, you are pretty good at that yourself.

Phyllis: Thank you. So you already said that she’s making inroads with kyle, right? You said that just now. That’s what she does. She takes any little soft spot, any little weakness, and she exploits it, and she’s gonna do the same with jack.

Summer: But jack already knows how devious she can be.

Phyllis: No, he is doubting his instincts, summer. He’s already doubting his instincts. I was talking to him the other day, and he was saying, “oh, maybe we should consider that diane has really changed.” I mean, no, I can’t do that. This is really concerning me.

Summer: Mom —

Phyllis: I can’t go through this again.

[ Sighs ]

Summer: Mom, look at yourself. You’re getting so wound up. I mean, you may think that constantly on edge is the best way to protect your relationship with jack, but it is not. It’s self-sabotage.

Jack: I’m not suggesting things could fall apart for phyllis and me. Far from it. If that were the case, I would never have let it get this far. I’m just done trying to predict the future. And that’s not a bad thing. It has left me open to some pretty fabulous surprises. Among them, what happened the other night.

Kyle: Wait, that was a surprise? Really?

Jack: I know you and summer are busy patting yourselves on the back for seeing all of this coming, but it could just as easily have gone the other way. In fact, we came very close to deciding it wasn’t worth the risk, that we were gonna just try to save our friendship, and until very recently, phyllis was more likely to err on the side of caution.

Kyle: Okay. What’s different now?

Jack: Honestly, I keep asking myself the same question. Why the sudden change of heart. Is it just a coincidence that it all seemed to happen when diane walked back into our lives?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Traci, by any chance, have you spoken to kyle or summer about me? I mean, have they given you any idea which way they’re leaning? May– maybe they’re open to forgiving me or not?

Traci: [ Sighs ] I am so sorry. I know that this is a very difficult situation for everyone. And I feel for you, but I don’t want to mislead you in any way.

Diane: Oh, no, I understand. I’m — I’m not asking you to betray any confidences. I just wondered if there was anything at all you could tell me.

Traci: The only thing I can say is what kyle has told you himself. He’s torn, and he’s gonna need some time to process his feelings. And this is not a decision he would ever make lightly.

Diane: No, that’s the sense I’ve been getting from him as well. My son is a very serious and thoughtful young man. I’m sure he’s going to consider all the ramifications before he makes up his mind.

Traci: That’s my nephew.

Diane: Yes, I think if it was just the two of us, he might’ve already decided to give me a second chance, but with his wife and son, he — he needs to take everything into account.

Traci: Diane, rather than worry about all of this stuff, I wish you could take solace in the amazing young man your son has grown up to be. He is someone that you can be so proud of. And whatever decision he ultimately makes, it will be because he has thought it out, thought it through, and knows in his heart it’s the right one for himself and for everyone he loves.

Diane: And I promise, whichever way he goes, I will respect it.

Traci: And the abbotts will, too. Now, I really do have to get going.

Diane: Oh, traci, thank you for taking the time to talk with me. It really means a lot, especially since there are so few people in this town that have anything to say to me at all.

Traci: Diane, you said it yourself — you have a lot to make up for.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Victor: That’s a hell of an apology.

[ Chuckles ] Pathetic. You better get out of town because no one here wants anything to do with you, least of all victoria. She’s sick and tired of your glib apologies, your glib promises.

Ashland: You know, in the past, we talked about what we have in common. Our backgrounds, our outlook on life.

Victor: Has it ever occurred to you that I might have suspected that you did that to manipulate me into feeling sympathetic with you, to gain my confidence?

Ashland: You’re wrong. I freely admit I lied about the cancer, I lied about the treatment, but the rest of it — the abusive father, starting out with less than nothing — that was all true.

Victor: Have you ever listened to yourself? You lied about your cancer. That comes across your lips like nothing. Who does that? Who lies about cancer? And now you’re using your miserable childhood as an excuse?

Ashland: No. Men like us don’t hide behind excuses. We own up to our mistakes. In fact, you wouldn’t be where you are in your life today if it hadn’t been for your wife and your children forgiving you for some pretty ugly sins of your own.

Victor: Do me a favor. Stop comparing yourself with me. Is that an attempt to win some points with victoria? She’ll laugh at you.

Ashland: You seem to be forgetting something — victoria loves me.

Victor: Oh. She trusted you, she loved you — past tense. You lied to her! I will never forgive you for that. You broke her heart. You broke my daughter’s heart. Now you get the hell out of town, or else.

Ashland: That sounds like a threat.

Victor: That’s not a threat, that’s a guarantee. I will do anything in my power to protect my family. One piece of advice for you — don’t you push me to that point.

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Kyle: Why would there be a connection between my mother coming back and you and phyllis getting together?

Jack: I’m just struck by the timing, and keep in mind, there is a lot of contentious history between the two of them.

Kyle: Okay, are you saying they’re at it again?

Jack: No, I’m saying phyllis wants her out of town, and she has told her as much, adamantly insisting it happen soon. I just can’t help but wonder if, maybe subconsciously, she’s trying to tell diane that there is nothing for her here if she decides to stick around.

Kyle: Does she think my mother came back hoping to make something happen with you? Wait, do you think that?

Jack: No, there’s no hint that that’s where diane’s thinking is these days, but, even if that were the case, it wouldn’t matter. It’s not gonna happen in 1,000 years. And…the two of them are just naturally competitive with each other.

Kyle: But you don’t think that’s why phyllis spent the night with you?

Jack: No. No, of — no, don’t get me wrong. I’m very clear on how phyllis feels about me. She’s — she’s made it quite clear.

Kyle: You’re veering dangerously close to the tmi land.

Jack: Then let’s change the subject. What’s going on with you and your mother?

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Every day, there’s a little moment or incident that makes me think she might really be sincere. But I can’t help wondering if I’m just seeing what I want to see.

Jack: Sounds like you’re trying to justify actually giving her another chance.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Sorry, dad. I know that’s not what you and definitely not phyllis want to hear, but that’s honestly where I am.

Phyllis: Self-sabotage — seriously? Summer, really? That’s not what I’m doing, by the way. I’m keeping a watchful eye on diane.

Summer: And on jack. I mean, you’ve already admitted that you’re monitoring his reactions to her. You’re worried about her tugging on his heartstrings. And you’re looking out for any sign that her old tricks are working on him. I mean, it kind of sounds like… oh.

Phyllis: “Oh,” what?

Summer: Is that why you dove back into this romance with jack? Was it a jealousy thing?

Phyllis: Are you serious right now? Really? I mean, why does everybody think that? Why does everybody think that i would be with jack because of diane, that viper? I mean, amanda, she insinuated the same thing, and by the way, no is the answer. No, you’re both wrong.

Summer: Okay. I mean, if you say so.

Phyllis: Okay? Thank you. I would never do something like that. I would never use jack just to get back at diane. Oh, my gosh, is that what you think of me?

Summer: Look, all I know is that you do have a tendency to obsess and then overreact.

Phyllis: Okay, I’m not doing that. I’m not overreacting right now. Okay? My relationship with jack is built on — on honesty and — and trust. You know, it has nothing to do with diane. Nothing to do with her.

Summer: Okay. I’m glad to hear it.

Phyllis: Good. Good. I don’t — I don’t want to talk about this. This is — this — this whole conversation is screwing up my mother-daughter time with you. Let’s talk about something else, please.

Summer: Okay, what would you like to discuss?

Phyllis: Marchetti. Let’s talk about marchetti.

Summer: Okay. Well, I don’t know, let’s just say that maybe it was a good thing that you didn’t accept my offer to come out to milan.

Phyllis: Oh, really? Why?

Summer: I don’t really want to talk about it right now, but just know that, one way or another, I’m gonna figure it out.

Phyllis: Alright. I believe in you.

[ Chuckles ] So what about harrison? I mean, can we talk about harrison? Is he a safe subject?

[ Both laugh ] Is he enjoying his grandpa jack?

Summer: Oh, my gosh, yes, he is. I mean, grandpa jack spoils him so much, I can’t even believe it. And somehow, somehow, he seems blissfully unaware of all the turmoil that’s going on around him, but I just don’t know how we’re gonna explain this whole ashland thing to him.

Phyllis: Oh, ashland thing? Oh, wow, I thought something was going on between ashland and victoria, because he’s staying here.

Summer: Wait, are you kidding right now? You don’t know about this?

Phyllis: No. About what? Wait, I’m totally out of the loop.

Summer: [ Scoffs ] Apparently, ashland lied about having cancer. It was all a hoax.

Diane: Thank you.

Nikki: You’re still in town, despite everyone’s advice and warnings. What’s the hold-up? Is your broomstick in for repairs?

Diane: [ Scoffs ] “Advice”? “Warnings”? I think the word you’re looking for is threats. And, yes, I’ve ignored every one of them because the only opinion that matters to me is my son’S.

Nikki: Oh, really? Well, I highly doubt it’s kyle’s opinion that matters to you, as opposed to his bank account. Hey, it’s me…your skin.

Phyllis: This is rich. I could’ve called this one. Seriously. The locke ness monster — what a horrible person he is, using cancer.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Using cancer to trick victoria into marrying him so he could take over the company. Amazing.

Summer: It’s beyond heartless.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. It’s beyond. How’s victoria? Is she okay?

Summer: Mm, well, we ran into her at the park right after we laid down the law with ashland, and she covered pretty well, but she must be in a state of shock underneath it all.

Phyllis: I mean, I bet she’s thinking of all those times billy and nick tried to talk her out of marrying him. You know? Telling her repeatedly, “don’t trust him.” I bet this is keeping her up at night.

Summer: Mom, I hope that there’s not even a tiny part of you that is enjoying this.

Phyllis: No. Of course not. This is horrible. I would never wish this upon my worst enemy. I mean, victoria and I, we’re not friends, but this has got to be so painful. How’s nick taking it?

Summer: We haven’t really had a chance to discuss it yet. I mean, it’s not like he was gonna bring it up at mariah and tessa’s wedding reception, and before that, he probably didn’t want to upset me when I was thousands of miles away.

Phyllis: Yeah, I mean, there’s nothing you can do about it.

Summer: But obviously this affects harrison, too. I mean, kyle and I are going to have to do everything we can to protect him from this man who clearly has zero compassion or ethics.

Phyllis: This is a lot for you to deal with, babe. It is. It’s a lot.

Summer: Yeah.

Phyllis: Fending off diane and ashland at the same time.

Summer: Don’t worry, mom. We’ve got this.

Phyllis: You might think you’ve got this. You don’t know who you’re dealing with.

Kyle: I guess I should be grateful that ashland allowed harrison to leave the country while he tried to get his greedy claws into newman enterprises, but it just disgusts me. It’s proof he never cared about harrison like he claimed. And that’s so sad for my son. At least now I don’t have to feel guilty about keeping them apart.

Jack: Oh, I think he’s still gonna put up quite a fight.

Kyle: Why would he? He no longer has to pretend harrison is important to him.

Jack: I’m sure the newmans are hoping he will slink off in defeat, but from my conversation with him, I don’t think that’s gonna happen. No, he wants to re-establish himself in harrison’s life. In fact, I think he looks at that boy as the only good thing that’s left in his life.

Kyle: Oh, so harrison is his back-up family now that he’s destroyed everything and his life has fallen apart? Well, I won’t stand for that.

Diane: I understand why you’re still angry. I know I have a long way to go to make up for the truly horrible things I’ve done.

Nikki: Well, guess what. I don’t want anything from you. All I want is for you to disappear. I mean, that is your specialty, right? Maybe this time you can manage to do it without stealing a corpse and framing half the people in this town for murder.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Nikki: Oh, I’m so sorry, am i embarrassing you? Oh, well, no, that can’t be because you and I both know that you have no shame. Otherwise, you would be long gone. Instead, you’re here, hanging around, hoping that the son you abandoned will take pity on you.

Diane: Please leave kyle out of this.

Nikki: Why should I? He’s the only one who can rescue you from the mess you’ve made of your life.

Diane: I don’t need rescuing. I rescued myself. I came back because I’m strong enough to handle —

Nikki: Okay, you know what, diane? Don’t bother with any more of your lies. We all know why you’re here. You are a professional gold-digger.

Diane: That’s not true.

Nikki: Oh, yes, it is true. Your new life didn’t work out the way you wanted it. Now you’re broke, so here you are throwing yourself at kyle’s feet, hoping you can con your way into the abbott fortune.

Diane: This has nothing to do with money.

Nikki: I suppose you can keep preying on his emotions if you like. But kyle is a very smart, savvy young man. He’s gonna see right through you. In fact, he’ll probably tell you to your face that he was better off when you were dead.

Diane: [ Gasps ]

Nikki: Ah!

Diane: Oh! Of course you’ve seen underwear that fits like this…

Phyllis: Summer, I don’t think you get this. I don’t think you realize how vicious and conniving diane can be. I mean, need I remind you that she tried to frame me for multiple felonies?

Summer: Mom, I am not underestimating her. If anything, she is the one that’s underestimating me. She is the one that doesn’t know who she’s dealing with. Because I inherited that protective gene from both sides of my family. So if she does come after us, she’s got a double dose of trouble just waiting for her.

Phyllis: I mean, I like to see this. I like to see this mama bear coming out.

Summer: Yeah, there is absolutely no way that I’m going to let that total narcissist hurt my little boy like she hurt my husband.

Phyllis: Okay, good, good. I mean, I hope she takes my subtle encouragement to leave and go back to la so you don’t have to deal with your mother-in-law anymore.

Summer: I’m dying to know what you said to her to encourage her to leave.

Phyllis: Well, don’t worry about that. You can thank me later if it works.

Kyle: So all of our divisions are back operating in the black.

Jack: After all the trouble locke put us through, we fought our way back.

Kyle: Might be a good time to think about an expansion project.

Jack: Hello.

Traci: Oh, good, you’re both here.

Jack: How was your walk?

Traci: It was good. A little windy and very interesting, as it turns out. I ran into diane at the park.

Kyle: What was she doing there?

Traci: Well, she was hoping for another chance encounter with you and harrison.

Jack: Well, I guess that’s better than her showing up here unannounced.

Kyle: I can’t believe my mother was just hanging out, hoping we’d pass by. What did she have to say?

Traci: It meant a lot to her to meet her grandson. Apparently, harrison has stolen her heart. But I also think that it has hit home in a whole new way how much she’s missed. So I told her that kyle needed a little more time to work through his decision.

Jack: Michael baldwin and i both gave her the same advice the other night after the wedding. Maybe I should’ve been more firm.

Kyle: Maybe it means i shouldn’t leave her hanging. It must feel like a defendant waiting for the jury to come back with a verdict.

Jack: Wait, none of this is your fault. She put herself in this situation.

Kyle: Yeah, that’s no excuse for me to drag this out.

Jack: Kyle, if you hear yourself putting her needs, her feelings ahead of your family’s, I hope alarm bells go off in your head. Keep in mind, she is an expert at focusing everyone’s attention on her.

Nikki: Don’t you ever raise your hand to me again.

Diane: Like this?

[ Both shouting indistinctly ]

Victoria: Mother! Stop it. Stop. What is going on? What? Diane? Oh, my god. How is this possible?

Diane: Oh, I thought everybody in town knew that i was alive and well. I’m surprised your parents didn’t tell you.

Nikki: I didn’t want to burden you with the pain of knowing that that bitch is not six feet under.

Diane: Oh, and congratulations on all your success. I followed your career from afar.

Victoria: Seriously? I come in here, you’re attacking my mother? You can spare your phony praise.

Nikki: You know what, diane? The longer you keep your mouth shut, the better off you’ll be.

Victoria: Look, mom, we have a plane to catch. So you can just give me the details when we’re —

Nikki: Yeah, yeah, that’s not worth it. You’re not worth it. Why don’t you go back to the grave you crawled out of and stay there.

Victoria: Okay, that’s enough, mom.

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Sally: You got a minute?

Adam: For my hard-working coo? Take a few. What’s going on? Looks serious.

Sally: [ Sighs ] It is.

Adam: Well, this is why we make such a good team, because we understand each other.

Sally: You think you can read my mind?

Adam: [ Sighs ] Hmm. You are concerned with matters of the heart because you know if we get victoria and ashland back together, my father will never see her the same way, and he will have no choice but to remove her from newman enterprises.

Sally: Not even close.

Adam: You got another fire for us to put out?

Sally: This is about an entirely different family business — chancellor-winters. They’re gonna be major competition for us, and I’m just wondering if there’s enough room in this town for both of us.

Lily: Okay, we have to do more than just come up with a playlist for the party.

Billy: Whoa, whoa, I’m sorry. This is not just a playlist.

Devon: No, not at all. This is the soundtrack for the entire event. It’s like one of the most important elements of the night.

Billy: And a major part of our branding. People are gonna hear this and they’re gonna think, “chancellor-winters.”

Devon: Yeah, and then all of a sudden, they’ll be dancing.

Billy: Ooh, they’re dancing. And balloons and confetti coming from the ceiling. We have a vendor for that, right?

Lily: We do, yes.

Billy: Okay, that’s right. Where are we dancing again?

Lily: Grand phoenix ballroom.

Devon: Hey, now.

Billy: A fantastic place for a party.

Devon: That’s right. We got a great guest list, don’t we?

Lily: Yeah, we do — best and brightest, big power players in business, media, the boards of philanthropic organizations we work with.

Billy: All people we want to work with in the future.

Devon: That’s right. How about press kits? Do we have that?

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: We do. I have it covered.

Billy: Have we thought about for the people that aren’t gonna be able to make it?

Devon: Well, we can stream it live on a couple of our platforms. We can show all the interviews, talk about the history of both companies, katherine and neil.

Billy: I mean, that sounds like a slam dunk to me.

Devon: Yeah, then we just launch this company into the stratosphere and let the world know that chancellor-winters has arrived.

Lily: Man, oh, man. Gentlemen, this is the beginning of a new era.

[ Chuckles ] For all of us.

Devon: That’s right.

Sharon: Oh, you took the best photos of the wedding, noah. Oh, look at that one. Mariah and tessa look so in love and so beautiful.

Noah: And if I may call your attention to this next photograph…

Sharon: Oh.

Nick: Oh, yes.

Sharon: Ooh, wow. My goodness, nick, you look, uh —

Nick: If you thought I’d be embarrassed by evidence of me in some very cool threads from the ’70s showing off my slickest dance moves, you’d be wrong.

Noah: You know, I think I can incorporate this into my next piece.

Sharon: Hmm, what title would you give that?

Noah: “Man’s inhumanity to the dance floor.”

Sharon: Mm, it has a nice ring to it.

Nick: Very funny.

[ Cellphones chime ]

Sharon: Oh.

Noah: Oh, family group chat.

Sharon: It’s mariah and tessa.

Noah: With photos. Not bad. Swanky little room you guys got them.

Nick: Hmm, nice.

Noah: “Sending you a link to a friend’s show in paris. It’s not far from the pompidou. Check it out if you can tear yourselves away from each other for an hour or so.”

Sharon: “Glad you’ve settled in. Have a magical time in paris.”

Nick: “Glad I could make your honeymoon dreams come true. I really am the best. Smiley face.” There you go.

Noah: You are the worst.

Nick: Agree to disagree. You miss them already?

Sharon: I was just thinking. Rey and I talked about going to paris once faith had gone off to college. We called it our “empty-nest adventure.”

Nick: You know what? Enough of this chit-chat. Time to liven things up.

Nate: Hi there, legal eagles.

Amanda: Nate, hey. Wait, what are you doing here? Devon told me that you guys had a meeting about the hamilton-winters launch party.

Nate: Yes, they’re still at it. I volunteered to grab some dinner.

Imani: How’s it going?

Nate: We still have a lot of ground to cover, but everything seems to be coming together.

Amanda: Good. That’s — that’s great.

Nate: Yeah. Am I interrupting something? Because I’m getting the distinct feeling that something’s wrong.

Amanda: We just got some news, and it wasn’t good. After years on the battlefield

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Adam: Chancellor merging with hamilton-winters is not keeping me up at night, believe me.

Sally: Did you get a look at their stable of talent?

Adam: Challenges are good. And they’re nothing we can’t handle.

Sally: They have created an entertainment/media juggernaut.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Do you want to know what they have that we don’t? A major liability — billy abbott. I mean, the man has a built-in self-destruct mode that can go off at any minute. And you’re afraid that we can’t compete? They’re the ones that should be afraid. With everything that we have in the pipeline, they should be shaking in their shoes. They can’t touch our tech.

Sally: Alright. Let the competition begin.

[ Cellphone rings ] Who is it?

Adam: Hello, dad. Uh…yes, I understand. Well, thank you for letting me know.

Sally: What’d he say?

Adam: Unbelievable.

Billy: Okay, so I think it’s time to focus on some more important matters.

Lily: Okay, what do you have in mind?

Billy: Well, we need to get clear on our messaging. We need to make sure that all our divisions are in one place and they know what they’re doing, and most importantly, we need to land on our logo.

Devon: Mm.

Billy: It’s gonna be everywhere. It’s gonna represent us, and it needs to be good.

Devon: Absolutely. I think that it should represent family unity, right? We’re a new company, but we’re also familiar to people. Brother and sister.

Lily: Yep, forging a new legacy.

Devon: Yeah, I love that.

Lily: This is really gonna work, huh?

Devon: Hell, yeah. I can see katherine and neil looking at us right now.

Lily: Oh, yeah, they’re probably just wondering what took us so long. But I know they are loving this.

Devon: Yeah.

Imani: You were so wonderful, helping us find a doctor to help care for our mother.

Amanda: Yeah, but she called us today and informed us that she’s having more frequent heart palpitations.

Imani: And I’m worried that this could be an indication of a more serious heart problem, which would put her at a higher risk for a stroke.

Amanda: But I am trying to warn imani not to jump to the worst possible conclusion.

Imani: I’m sorry we all can’t be stoic about this.

Amanda: Just because I don’t burst into tears at the mere mention of —

Imani: I’m scared, okay? And I am not gonna apologize for how I feel.

Amanda: I’m just saying that we should wait and see what her doctor has to say.

Nate: Have you scheduled an appointment?

Amanda: No, not yet, but naya did give him permission to contact us, and he’s gonna share any information that he learns from her latest evaluation.

Nate: And how’s she doing otherwise?

Imani: According to mom, she’s been taking her medication religiously and keeping a careful record of her symptoms.

Nate: And there’s no previous indication of heart disease or any other serious condition?

Amanda: No, no.

Nate: Then it bears repeating that thousands of patients live with a-fib and it’s completely treatable.

Amanda: Which means no need to panic.

Imani: It’s always nice to hear it from a doctor’s mouth.

Nate: Okay. Don’t panic.

Imani: Thanks.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Amanda: Oh, it’s — it’s mom’s doctor.

Nate: Take it.

Amanda: I’ll be right back. Hello? Yes, this is amanda sinclair.

Nate: Did you want that to be a three-way call?

Imani: No, amanda’s the right one for this. She’s better at keeping her heart out of the matter. When it comes to me and my mother, I get so emotional.

Nate: Yeah, I understand. I’m close to my mother as well.

Imani: Amanda cares for her very deeply, but it’s different for me. That woman raised me. She taught me everything I know. She’s been a part of my life since I took my first breath. And since my grandfather went to prison, we’ve gotten even closer.

Nate: Makes sense. There’s no one around to control you. You’re free to have a different, freer kind of relationship.

Imani: Mom’s afraid. I know it. I can feel it. And I believe you when you say that her condition might not be dire, but I just can’t stand the thought of losing my mother now. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Sharon: Oh, this is your idea of livening things up?

Nick: Yeah, I’m gonna make beverages in the festive variety for all of us.

Sharon: Well, this is my place of business. I can do it.

Nick: I used to work here, too. Hey, do you remember when we tended bar together?

Noah: Yeah, I still got the scars, man.

Nick: Here’s what I’m thinking — you and me, milkshake party for new hope. We can, you know, chuck some ice cream pints back and forth. We’ll take the chocolate, move it around, behind the back, doing all this kind of stuff, you know, up in the —

Noah: This guy is out of control, man. You’re just asking me to be in my next piece.

Nick: No, no, no, no, no. I will wow the crowds and give them exactly what they want and impress them with my milkshake moves, milkshake moves. Let’s go, come on. Who’s up?

Nate: Are you feeling better now?

Imani: Thank you so much.

Nate: If you’ll excuse me for a moment.

Imani: Oh, of course.

Nate: Hey.

Elena: Hi. I thought you had a meeting at chancellor tonight. I decided to pick up dinner for us on my way back from the hospital.

Nate: Wow, great minds think alike. I was gonna grab you some dinner, then steal a kiss or two, then head back to my meeting.

Elena: Oh, well, that’s so sweet of you. Thank you. So did imani volunteer to carry your takeout bags or…?

Nate: [ Chuckles ] She is here with amanda. Their mother got some troubling news about her health.

Elena: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

Nate: I did my best to try to convince her that everything should be okay. Thank you. Why don’t I drive you home so you can dig into your food?

Elena: No, no, no. You get back to your meeting. I’ll stay and offer my doctorly advice in case they have any questions.

Amanda: Elena, hi.

Imani: What did the doctor say?

Amanda: Well, he said that there is no cause for concern because there is no evidence of any serious underlying condition.

Nate: Does he want you to schedule additional check-ups?

Amanda: Yeah, just to monitor the situation. And mom has to call if she has any other episodes.

Imani: So she’ll be alright?

Amanda: If she follows her doctor’s orders, she will be fine.

Imani: [ Sighs ] Thank god.

Elena: That’s great news.

Nate: Did you want me to give devon an update?

Amanda: No. I just — I didn’t get a chance to tell him about this, and i wanted to wait until I had more information. And he has so much on his mind right now. I just —

Nate: Okay, I’ll leave that up to you, then.

Amanda: Thank you.

Nate: I’ll see you later tonight.

Elena: Yeah.

Amanda: Night, nate.

Nate: Night.

Elena: You ladies mind if i join you for a drink?

Amanda: No, no, absolutely not. Please.

Adam: Victoria and nikki are going out of town so victoria can “clear her head.”

Sally: She’s going on vacation?

Adam: It must have been terribly stressful for her to realize that she almost handed over the company to her con artist husband, and then was saved by yours truly. I mean, the poor woman, she deserves a little downtime at a european spa.

Sally: The self-care rituals of the rich and powerful.

Adam: Why can’t dad see that she’s unfit to run newman?

Sally: It’s up to us to open his eyes.

Adam: Well, victoria and ashland are never gonna find their way back to each other if she’s on a different continent.

Sally: Yeah, but how long does a spa trip take, a week, two?

Adam: She can’t come back soon enough.

Sally: You really want this to happen fast.

Adam: Victoria and ashland are clearly interested in reuniting, so I just would appreciate if they would stop avoiding the inevitable and move it along.

Sally: Okay, let’s just take a minute and consider another option. Perhaps this trip isn’t actually an obstacle in our path. What if it’s a blessing in disguise?

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Sally: From the looks of things, ashland isn’t going anywhere. We’ve only started laying the groundwork to convince him not to give up on victoria and victoria to forgive him.

Adam: So how does my sister’s stay at a european spa help us achieve our goal?

Sally: Distance makes the heart grow fonder, and all of that. The more distance victoria puts between them, the more she misses him.

Adam: Do you really believe that? Or are you just trying to talk me down?

Sally: [ Sighs ] We have to be patient. We knew from the beginning this was going to be a slow and challenging scheme.

Adam: Well, the more time that passes, the less predictable things are gonna become. We cannot fail.

Sally: Because if we do, you will not become the ceo of newman enterprises.

Adam: And you will lose you shot at becoming ceo of newman media. I know how much you’ve enjoyed your brief tenure in that chair.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Can you really live being stuck in second place when you know how good it feels to be number one?

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Noah: That mocha was —

Sharon: Surprisingly delicious.

Nick: Why are you shocked? I was an owner of this place, too, at one point.

Sharon: No, I’m just saying.

Nick: You think it was a fluke? Fine, I’ll make you another.

Sharon: No, no more caffeine. I will not be able to sleep tonight.

Nick: Okay, I’ll skip the caffeine and go right to just a tower of whipped cream. Chocolate shavings, little cherry on top?

Noah: Oh, it is your favorite part of any drink.

Sharon: It is not.

Nick: It most certainly is. We have many photos proving that you love whipped cream. Lots of memories. You love all things frothy, sharon.

Sharon: Okay, fine, guilty as charged. But no more drinks.

Nick: Alright. But you could do some chocolate.

Sharon: Now you’re talking.

Both: Double fudge brownie.

Noah: Coming right up. And by that, I mean dad will go get one for you and for me, ’cause we both know how much you hate eating brownies alone.

Nick: I live to serve.

Noah: And make sure that’s floating on top of a giant cloud of whipped cream, okay?

Sharon: With a cherry on top.

Noah: And there’s an extra little tip in it for you if you dance it out to the table.

Nick: Oh.

Imani: I hate this feeling of helplessness, like there’s nothing we can do for mom.

Elena: That’s not true at all. There’s plenty you can do. You can go with her to all of her appointments.

Amanda: And I will check in on her more often, I promise.

Imani: At least we have friends like nate and you, of course, elena, to hold our hands through all of this.

Elena: It’s difficult being called on to care for our elders when we’re used to being the ones who are cared for. I moved in with my uncle jett when he got sick, until he was back on his feet, and I remember feeling really scared, not knowing what was gonna happen next. But in the end, he recovered. And luckily, I ended up starting a whole new life here in genoa city.

Imani: Are you saying you originally came to town for your uncle?

Elena: Yeah, yeah, a few years ago now. That’s actually how I met devon. His sister ana is my uncle jett’s daughter.

Imani: And you and devon were together for quite some time.

Elena: I don’t know if I’d say all that.

Imani: Ah, and then you started dating nate. But, you know, I never heard the juicy part in the middle of the story. Like, why did you and devon call it quits? I mean, if you don’t mind sharing.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: I was about to send out a search-and-rescue team for you.

Nate: I’m sorry that took longer than expected.

Billy: No harm, no foul as long as it’s as good as it smells.

Nate: I hope you managed to nail down some details while i was gone.

Devon: Yeah, we were actually able to accomplish a lot.

Billy: Yeah, I’ll e-mail you a bunch of notes that I took.

Nate: Thanks. You know, I’ve been thinking a lot about this, not just the launch, but some of the ideas we discussed about the company moving forward.

Lily: Yeah, let’s hear it.

Nate: Well, this merger’s gonna generate a lot of attention, and I think you need to promote the company not just as a family business whose combined entities will continue to make an impact on a regional and national level, but one that’s going to —

Lily: Prepare for global domination?

Nate: Yes, absolutely. Go big.

Devon: Big? You sound like a real risk-taker, man.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Why not?

Devon: Well, I mean, we’ve always known you as a guy to be really more like a “follow the rules” type of dude, you know?

Lily: I know. Who knew that nate was this business phenom just waiting to be unleashed?

Devon: Been suppressing all this pent-up frustration or something?

Nate: No, no, I wouldn’t say I was frustrated before. It’s more like I’m filled with an aspiration I never knew existed until now, you know?

Lily: Wow.

Nate: So please raise your expectation.

Lily: Wow, okay, you hired him.

Devon: I — no, that was you, actually.

Nate: It was a group decision. You brought me into the fold, and I intend to make the two of you and neil very proud.

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Amanda: Elena’s past is her business.

Imani: I didn’t realize it was top secret.

Amanda: Maybe you didn’t realize, but my sister has a really hard time knowing when to stop.

Imani: Okay, yes, I can be a little too curious. Good thing I’m not a cat.

Amanda: You don’t need to answer that.

Imani: No, we’re all friends. What you say will not be used against you.

Amanda: Why don’t we just change the subject?

Elena: Okay, hey, hey, hey. It’s fine. I don’t mind talking about it.

Imani: Oh, okay, good. Tell me all the details and don’t leave anything out. What? She said she doesn’t mind.

Elena: Okay. Unfortunately, as much as devon and I loved each other, I think we were growing apart.

Amanda: That is elena’s polite way of saying that it is all my fault.

Elena: That is not true.

Amanda: Okay, 65%. My job brought me to town, and little did I know, I looked exactly like devon’s deceased wife.

Imani: Mm, hilary.

Amanda: Yes.

Elena: Her twin. But none of us knew that at the time.

Amanda: If it wasn’t for nate pushing me to get that dna test…

Imani: So you were dating nate and you were dating devon. How did everything end?

Elena: Nate and I worked together. We spent a lot of hours in the clinic together. And he was just really kind and supportive when it felt like devon was pulling away from me. And one night, we gave in to our attraction.

Imani: No. No, you didn’T.

Amanda: Imani, just —

Imani: No, I’m just saying neither you nor nate seem like —

Elena: The type of people who would do something like that. Yeah, we didn’t think so either. But I guess there’s just something undeniable between us.

Imani: That must have been a very painful time for everyone involved.

Elena: It was. For amanda, as well, since she was seeing nate at the time.

Amanda: Yeah, but we weren’t serious.

Elena: Still, it was a betrayal.

Imani: So how did devon find out?

Elena: I told him everything.

Imani: He must have been furious.

Elena: Yeah, and rightfully so. He ended things with me and he got in a huge fight with nate. Permanently injuring his hand. That’s actually the reason why nate can’t perform surgery anymore. And it’s one of the reasons why he’s chosen to change his career path.

Imani: Which brings us to now. Amanda and devon, you and nate. That’s incredible. After all the people who got hurt and the lives that were forever changed, you guys are all so close again. That says a lot.

Amanda: So do you, imani. Too much.

Imani: [ Chuckles ] Well, it’s good to know that time really can heal some wounds.

Elena: Yeah, time and a lot of hard work to earn forgiveness. But I think everything worked out how it was meant to.

Imani: Hmm.

Elena: And not only are we neighbors, but we are also friends.

Amanda: To good friends who have already been through the worst.

Elena: Yes, so the best is yet to come.

[ Laughter ]

Nate: We burned through more than half the items on our list.

Devon: We sure did, and i suggest that we leave the rest of the decisions for tomorrow. Tackle them in the morning.

Lily: Oh, come on, really? We just got our second wind. You’re gonna leave?

Nate: You and billy work together and live together. You’re not constantly trying to carve out some time for your partner the way I am.

Lily: Okay, fine, whatever. Get out. Go home.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Alright, thanks, guys. We’ll see you tomorrow.

Devon: Night.

Lily: Bye. Good night. Well, that was a productive meeting.

Billy: Yeah, it was good.

Lily: Anything else you want to say about it?

Billy: No, I think everybody’s on the same page.

Lily: Are we, though?

Billy: What exactly do you mean by that?

Lily: Well, it just seemed like after nate got here, you were kind of in a mood.

Billy: I was in a mood? Why would I be in a mood? No.

Lily: Well, I mean, the other day, devon mentioned that you might be uncomfortable because you’re the only person in the c-suite who’s not family and was wondering if you feel awkward about it.

Billy: And now you’re wondering the same thing.

Lily: Well, I mean, it was in the back of my mind, and now it is in the front of my mind when I saw how quiet you got when we were all chatting. So are you really okay with this merger?

Billy: I am so excited to be a part of this team. I really am. Just as much today as I was when we first started, okay? But the truth?

Lily: Always.

Billy: It’s a little bit difficult sometimes. You know, when you and your family, you and your brother, batting it around a little and you’re baiting each other, it’s great, I love it, you know? I think it’s wonderful, but it’s just a reminder every time, when you start talking about neil, that I’m not part of the family. And maybe that means my position here at the company is not quite as important, you know? The passion that you have, it comes from a different place.

Lily: Yeah, but your contributions are just as important to me as nate’s and devon’S.

Billy: Well, thank you. I appreciate you saying that. Look, this is just something i need to figure out on my own. You know, I need to find my place in this new structure, that’s all.

Lily: Anything I can do to help?

Billy: No, you’re good. I’m gonna do it on my own, but thank you.

Lily: Okay. Well, take all the time that you need.

Sally: Let me give it to you straight.

Adam: I expect no less.

Sally: I didn’t just enjoy my all-too-temporary reign as ceo of newman media. I loved it, every minute of it.

Adam: I am aware.

Sally: Because I love working and creating and seeing a vision through, and, yes, I won’t deny, I enjoy the power. So if having that again is off the table, then I will have to tell you that I’m out. I’m gone, and I will strike out on my own. But I can’t say that, because I’m not going anywhere.

Adam: Well, then I guess i better make sure that I show you how much I appreciate you sticking around.

Sally: You took a leap of faith on me, hiring me as your coo. And it is my absolute pleasure to be your right-hand woman. Staying here at newman media with you is my top priority.

Adam: It’s good to know that I have you in my corner.

Sally: You’ve got me wherever you want me. So no more talk of possible failure. Only positive thoughts and plans.

Adam: Well, you are the expert at seeing five moves ahead. What do we now?

Sally: This. Of course you’ve seen underwear that fits like this…

Billy: What is the nature of insecurity? You know, that feeling that you’re not enough — where does that come from? Maybe it’s a — a rational awareness about your own inabilities. Maybe it’s a little self-pity. Could probably be a little bit of ego in there. You know, not enough people telling you just how great you are. And, look, maybe that is too harsh and maybe that is too cynical. This could simply be a byproduct of the human experience. Whatever it is, I imagine most people want to feel the ground underneath their feet. They want to know that they’re in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing. And that’s the challenging part because there is no one that is going to be able to tell you if you are. That truth…

[ Sighs ] That truth lies with you. Which brings you right back around to insecurity and the wonder — where is your place in this world?

Sharon: That was so fun.

Nick: Well, I know it’s not paris, but…

Sharon: But you got me laughing and I got to see you dance again.

Nick: Well, consider yourself lucky. Not many people get to see that twice in one week.

Sharon: Thank you. It was nice spending time with family. I wish faith could’ve been here, but she’s off with moses.

Nick: You mentioned an empty nest earlier. It’s gonna be hard on you when she leaves, right?

Sharon: Well, I know that faith was off at boarding school at one point, but this is different. When she goes off to college, it’ll be the end of — no, you know what? It’ll be the beginning of her real adult life. A true goodbye on a different level, actually. You know, when she walks out that door for the last time, she steps into the new phase of her life…

Nick: It’s not gonna be easy.

Sharon: I’m gonna miss her like crazy. But don’t you dare tell her i said that because I don’t want her putting her life on hold for any reason whatsoever. I want her to get out there, do things, learn things, meet people, and just become the person she was meant to be.

Nick: Yeah, I want that, too. Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me.

Devon: Hey. Oh. This is more than just a welcome-home hug.

Amanda: Been a long day.

Devon: Yeah?

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: What’s wrong?

Amanda: [ Sighs ] Nothing, just — nothing, it’s just my mom is having more frequent a-fib symptoms, and I know that it’s to be expected. I just — I’m sitting here and it’s just — it’s hitting me harder than I thought.

Devon: I’m sorry.

Amanda: But nate and naya’s doctor, they both say there’s nothing to worry about, at least not yet.

Devon: Well, that’s good news, right?

Amanda: Yeah, yeah, no, it is.

Devon: So tell me, why did nate hear about this before i did?

Elena: Mm. Mm! Tell me I’m not still dreaming.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

[ Clears throat ] Why don’t I take you upstairs and tuck you into bed?

Elena: Mm, mnh-mnh. I’m up. How was your meeting?

Nate: It was good. Great, even.

Elena: You know, every time you talk about your job, your face lights up. I’m so happy for you.

Nate: I’m happy for me, too.

[ Both laugh ] So how was hanging out with amanda and imani?

Elena: It was fine on the surface.

Nate: Mnh-mnh. Should I be worried?

Elena: I wouldn’t say all that, but…keep your eyes open. Imani is definitely after you. Go with simparica trio it’s triple protection made simple!

Nate: Imani’s a flirt. She is harmless.

Elena: She certainly loved having you to comfort her today.

Nate: She was upset about her mother. She wanted some reassurance.

Elena: That may be true, but she wants more than that from you.

Nate: Did she say something to you?

Elena: No, she didn’t have to. I could tell.

Nate: You could tell? Okay. Whatever imani may or may not be thinking, there’s only one woman in my heart and on my mind. So please don’t feel threatened by her.

Elena: I don’t, because nothing is gonna come between us.

Amanda: It’s not like I went looking for nate. Imani and I, we were at society and he came in to grab some dinner, and that’s it.

Devon: Yeah, but I must’ve seen him probably like 15 minutes after that, and he never mentioned any of this to me.

Amanda: Well, that’s — that’s actually because I asked him not to. I wanted to be the one to tell you. I wanted to wait till you were done with all of your business for the day. I didn’t want to distract you.

Devon: You’re never a distraction to me. Don’t ever think that, please. When something happens to you, it happens to me, too.

Amanda: Well, I don’t want you to drop everything for every minor emergency.

Devon: It’s not about me dropping everything. It’s about you not holding back if you have something to share. People can cover for me if things get rough. Lily’s there. She can cover. It’s fine. If you have something to talk about, talk to me.

Amanda: I know, but —

Devon: Do you? I’m serious. I want to be there for you, alright? Never doubt that for a second.

Billy: When is insecurity just a passing phase and when does it become a chronic flaw? What’s it take to get yourself out of that place you find yourself in? You feel alone, I get it. Most importantly, I feel that way, too.

Sharon: I know I won’t really be alone when faith goes off to college. I’ll have mariah.

Nick: And what about noah? You just have to think about dinner and he shows up.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] That’s true.

Noah: You guys say something?

Sharon: No.

Nick: No. See? Baby bird’s never leaving the nest, no matter how badly we want to kick him out. Plus, you’re forgetting about someone.

Sharon: Who?

Nick: Me. I’m not going anywhere. And if you get lonely and you want to hear the pitter-patter of little feet, you can always come over and hang out with christian.

Sharon: Does he still like to have his bedtime stories read to him?

Nick: He can be convinced. Especially if it’s you.

Sharon: Well, then I might have to take you up on that.

Adam: Well, that was quite the diversion.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Now we can talk about what our next move is to get ashland and victoria back together.

Adam: While making sure dad doesn’t know what we’re up to.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: He’s having ashland watched, so we could get caught up in that surveillance.

Sally: Well, then we will just have to be very, very careful. Stay off of victor’s radar.

Adam: His goal is to get ashland as far away from genoa city as possible.

Sally: Can’t any of your dad’s hobbies keep him busy, like a golf tournament or a boxing camp?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Hold up.

Sally: Was it something i said?

Adam: A crisis — a crisis that would take his focus off of ashland and force it elsewhere.

Sally: What kind of crisis do you have in mind?

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Kyle: Oh, hey, buddy, not too close to the water!

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ] I don’t think harrison even noticed us asking ashland to leave. He’s easily distracted by the ducks.

Summer: But if we stay in genoa city, it’s going to be difficult to keep him sheltered from disagreements like that. There aren’t enough ducks to keep him distracted forever.

Kyle: Yeah, well, maybe we’ll catch a break and locke will leave town on his own accord.

Summer: But we can’t count on that. Who knows what ashland’s going to do next? And living in milan makes it easier to protect him from unwanted interference.

Diane: Hello, you two. What a coincidence running into you here.

Kyle: I doubt it’s a coincidence at all.

Esther: Oh, the man who messaged me on the dating app lives here in genoa city.

Chloe: What does he do?

Esther: Mm, he’s in marketing.

Chloe: Hmm, that’s vague. What’s his name?

Esther: Dwight. Oh, he looks quite handsome in his profile photo.

Chloe: Of course he does. Let me see. Okay, the guy in this photo is quite the looker, if that’s really him.

Esther: What do you mean?

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Chloe: Ooh, what now?

Esther: Oh, he wants to meet and he’s free right now.

Chloe: Oh, convenient.

Esther: He says he’s intrigued by my profile and he thinks we would have a lot to talk about. And he’d rather do it in person than on the app. Oh, my goodness.

Chloe: What are you doing?

Esther: My lipstick. Oh, my favorite — crimson glow by jabot. Uh.

Chloe: Okay, mom, mom, mom. Stop. You wanted my advice, I am giving it. You cannot meet this guy. He is a walking red flag.

Victoria: Oh, excellent. We look forward to it.

Danke. Auf wiedersehen.

Nikki: Hello.

Victoria: Oh, good morning.

Nikki: How are you?

Victor: Good morning to you.

Victoria: Morning. I’m good. I just scheduled our trip to the spa in gstaad.

Victor: Oh, you’re going to switzerland — how nice.

Nikki: Wait a minute, i thought — I thought they were booked up for months.

Victoria: I know, we got lucky. There was a cancellation. The only drawback is we might have to share a suite.

Nikki: Oh, well, that’s perfectly fine.

Victoria: I know. And I’m sure that we’re gonna get a lot of work done in between our massages and our trips to the sauna.

Nikki: I am so glad you changed your mind about this trip. But let’s not plan on doing too much, ’cause we need to relax.

Victoria: Oh, yes, of course, of course.

Victor: I think the trip will be wonderful for both of you. Get away from this mess here for a while. Things will look different when you come back.

Victoria: What is that supposed to mean? Are you planning some kind of move against ashland?

Ashland: Thank you.

[ Sighs ]

Michael: How’s lunch?

Ashland: Well, actually, i was here for breakfast, and i somehow left my credit card here, so I dropped by to pick it up.

Michael: Oh. If only I had known, I would’ve gotten here earlier and claimed it for myself.

Ashland: Mm.

Michael: That would’ve been quite a shopping spree. Oh, the things I would’ve bought.

Ashland: If you’re hurting for money, I would suggest you talk to your employer.

Michael: Oh, I’m not short of cash. I just think it’s fun to imagine what I could purchase if I were a billionaire like ashland locke. I mean, could I go to south america and buy testimony from doctors? Or entire towns’ police departments?

Ashland: Are you accusing me of these things?

Michael: Maybe. Or maybe I just have a rich fantasy life. You know, I had a lot of time to imagine scenarios when I was stuck in a peruvian jail for weeks.

Ashland: Right, you mentioned you had a rough time down there.

Michael: That’s a wild understatement.

Ashland: Well, if there’s anything I can do to help you put those memories behind you.

Michael: There is, actually. Leave victoria alone. In fact, leave town. Because if you don’t, I’ll be forced to take a series of, you know, unfortunate legal actions against you on victor’s behalf, and I am so trying to avoid that extra work.

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Esther: You know, I don’t think there’s anything troubling about dwight’s invitation. He proposed a walk in the park, not a trip to barbados.

Chloe: Do you know what happens in that park?

Esther: Yeah, picnics, duck feeding, kids playing. I hope there’s nothing untoward going on there. It was named for mrs. C.

Chloe: No, there — there are other warning signs.

Esther: Like what?

Chloe: Like he said he has a lot to talk to you about in person.

Esther: Well, yeah, he was referring to my profile, which you wrote.

Chloe: And what about the speed at which he replied? We put up that profile, and he just responded in like 45 seconds.

Esther: Well, he was eager to meet me.

Chloe: A little too eager, if you ask me. A guy who responds that quickly is up to something. And I think he’s either trying to scam you or sleep with you.

Esther: What do you take me for? You think I’m gonna have sex with this man in the park?

Chloe: Ugh, mom, no, of course not.

Esther: Or I’m gonna give him all my banking information?

Chloe: Mom, I just want you to be safe.

Esther: Look, I can take care of myself. I wasn’t born yesterday.

Chloe: I know, but as we discussed earlier, you have made some poor choices in the past.

Esther: Look, you wanted me to get a life, so we made this profile, put it out there, dwight responded, and that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

Chloe: Sure, but don’t you want to get to know him first online, and then meet face-to-face after some trust has been established?

Esther: Look, I’m not like you, honey. I can’t tap on my phone all day. Mrs. C’s memoir was “live until you die,” not “text until you die.” So that’s what I’m gonna do.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] Okay. But we’re gonna need more than just a little lipstick reapplication. We can’t do a whole full makeover right now, but we can spruce you up. Come on, we’re going to fenmore’S.

Esther: What? Oh, my gosh.

Chloe: Yeah.

Esther: Well, are they having a sale?

Chloe: Oh, don’t worry.

Esther: I don’t know —

Chloe: We’re covered now, okay? You’re fine.

Esther: Okay, but do they have my size?

Chloe: Oh, geez.

Diane: I swear, I didn’t know you were here.

Kyle: All I know is that i asked you to give me space to sort out my feelings, but every time I turn around, there you are.

Diane: I’m not following you. But if you’re not comfortable, i will just be on my way. There are plenty of places to get fresh air on this beautiful day.

Harrison: Summer, look at this huge leaf.

Summer: Oh, wow. That is the biggest leaf I have ever seen. Let’s go see if we can find some more.

Kyle: Summer, um… wait.

Victor: All I was suggesting is that for your mother and you to get away for a while from all this madness around here might be good. You know, you come back with a different perspective.

Nikki: It’s been known to happen.

Victoria: No, I don’t think that’s what you meant. I think that you’re still eager to punish ashland.

Victor: And why does that concern you?

Victoria: Look, we’re just gonna have to accept the fact that he’s going to be staying in town indefinitely. I’ve already ran into him a few times, and I have no desire, none at all, to lock myself in newman tower to avoid him. We’re just gonna have to find a way to co-exist in the same city.

Victor: He’s trying to win you back.

Victoria: No, daddy, that’s not why he’s still here. It’s because of harrison.

Victor: Now, that’s patently absurd. Harrison lives with kyle and summer in milan. They’re only here temporarily. If ashland locke isn’t leaving, then it is not because of the boy.

Victoria: Well, whatever reason, we have to assume that he’s here for the immediate future.

Victor: I will not tolerate that. The man has done too much damage around here.

Victoria: I am not going to debate ashland or his theoretical plans. He’s out of the company. My annulment is almost final. He can’t do our family any more harm.

Victor: Sweetheart, if you still have feelings for that man, he can do a lot of harm.

Victoria: Mom, what did you tell dad?

Ashland: Victor and the rest of the newmans keep trying to scare me into leaving town. It’s not working.

Michael: Clearly. You’re still here.

Ashland: Well, I have my reasons for being here. My son is here, and no one’s gonna keep me from him. Listen, I suggest you tell your boss to save the ridiculous legal fees I’m sure he’s paying you and just…let it go. Live and let live, that kind of thing.

Michael: Sure. I will tell victor newman to turn the other cheek. I think the last guy who told him that is actually missing his cheek. You should know who you’re dealing with by now.

Ashland: I’m not looking for a fight, michael.

Michael: It’s a little too late for that, don’t you think?

Ashland: I have no plans to interfere with victor or any of the newmans.

Michael: Even victoria?

Ashland: [ Sighs ] Okay, I deeply regret the pain i caused victoria. Listen, I know you’re not gonna believe a single word that I say right now, but I’m gonna say it anyway. I absolutely do not want to be the source of any further hardship for victoria, okay? She’s made up her mind about me, and I can’t change it. And I’m done trying.

Michael: I wish I could believe you.

Lauren: But he doesn’T. He’s too smart to believe a son of a bitch like you. Hi, I’m karen.

Michael: Uh, have i introduced you to my wife, lauren? Lauren, ashland. Lauren.

[ Clears throat ]

Ashland: My pleasure.

Lauren: Not mine. I’m the wife of the man you imprisoned for weeks.

Ashland: Well, I suppose i should feel flattered that the two of you think I have that kind of power.

Lauren: Oh, save it. We know what you did.

Ashland: I wish we were meeting under better circumstances.

Lauren: I wish we were meeting at your arraignment.

Ashland: I was just explaining to michael how deeply I regret some of my actions that may have hurt victoria and others.

Lauren: And michael and myself?

Ashland: And I am willing to make amends to anyone who will listen, including the two of you.

Lauren: I’m sure there’s some simpleton who would actually believe that. But I can’t imagine that victoria would be falling for it. I’m certainly not falling for it. I know what kind of man you are.

Ashland: Right. Michael, I apologize for what you went through and I apologize for how you were worried about him.

Lauren: Save the apology, unless, of course, it’s coming at the end of a written confession.

Ashland: That’s not gonna happen.

Lauren: I didn’t think so either. So, you know, I helped send your ex-wife, tara, to prison. And I’m gonna try my best to do the same for you.

Ashland: Have a nice day.

[ Sighs ]

Michael: [ Chuckles ] That was more fired up than I’ve seen you in ages.

Lauren: What’s going on here? Why are you even talking to him?

Michael: I had something to say to him, just like you.

Lauren: You’re not gonna stop working for victor, are you?

Nikki: Victoria, I have not betrayed your confidence. What we discussed remains private.

Victoria: Well, then why did you say that?

Nikki: Because your father knows you well enough to sense what you’re going through.

Victor: I suspected you still have feelings for that S.O.B. Your reaction confirms it now.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Yes, okay? He still has a place in my heart. And I’m just finding it hard to let that go. But I will. I will, dad. Every — every time I run into him, I’m — I’m fighting off these feelings. And, no, that doesn’t mean that I’m gonna fall prey to his manipulations. My anger far outweighs any affection that I still have for him, but I am just — I don’t want to spend all this energy being angry at ashland and despising him. In fact, I don’t want to feel any emotion for him at all. I want to exorcise him from my brain and from my heart. Which is exactly why we’re going to switzerland. I think a little time away will do just that.

Kyle: Hey, buddy, there’s someone I want you to meet. This is diane. I knew her when I was a little boy like you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Hello, harrison. You remind me so much of your daddy when he was your age. Your smile is just like his. You know, I like that leaf. It’s big. But where I come from in california, we have palm trees, and those leaves are as big as me.

Harrison: That’s too big.

Diane: [ Laughs ] You’re right, but they’re not scary. Maybe you can come to california and see them for yourself sometime.

Summer: Kyle, we should go. We need to get back.

Kyle: Yeah, right, right. It was, um…good to see you.

Diane: It was very good.

Summer: Come on, harrison. Let’s go home and get back to grandpa jack, okay?

Diane: Alright, bye, harrison. I hope to see you again sometime.

Summer: Okay.

Diane: Thank you. Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Lauren: You know we discussed this. You swore to me that you were not going to get sucked into victor’s nefarious plots and that you were gonna work on us.

Michael: I didn’t say I was walking away from victor. I said i’d consider it. And I did. I even went to him to explain to him that I needed to step back.

Lauren: Oh. And what happened?

Michael: I realized that victor and his family need my legal skill now more than ever.

Lauren: I don’t buy that. They could hire an army of lawyers. That’s not what this is about. This is about ashland.

Michael: I’m worth more than a random army of lawyers.

Lauren: I am not questioning your brilliant legal mind.

Michael: Thank you.

Lauren: You yourself said you wanted to keep ashland accountable for what he did to you, and I believe that victor is using that as bait to keep you around.

Michael: It is not as simple as that.

Lauren: Don’t — don’t deny that. Now tell me exactly how you’re gonna get ashland.

Michael: My approach is all boring legalese. It’s a ton of paperwork. I’m gonna bury the man in legal procedure, and — and this time, it’s not gonna be anymore dangerous than filing a motion.

Lauren: Nothing risky at all?

Michael: No, no, and if there’s any hint that it even approaches a line, I’ll quit, I’ll walk away.

Lauren: Is that right?

Michael: Yes. Now, can we enjoy some of the quality time I promised you by ordering brunch?

Lauren: I’ve lost my appetite.

Summer: That was intense.

Kyle: Well, all things considered, I think it went about as well as we could’ve expected.

Summer: [ Sighs ] As much as I love being in genoa city, if we decide to stay here and she sticks around, there’s gonna be a lot more run-ins like that.

Kyle: Mm, I think I need some sugar in my coffee. Harrison, we’re gonna step over here and fix our coffees. Do you need anything? Cool. Here’s the thing — yes, it threw me when my mother showed up, but it wasn’t that bad, was it? I thought she respected my boundaries.

Summer: Maybe her turning up at the park was a coincidence, but I think we need a game plan for if she orchestrates more meetings like that in the future.

Kyle: Okay, you’re right. We need to establish rules and guidelines.

Summer: You have such a big heart. You want things to work out with diane so badly. I’m just — I’m afraid that she’s gonna take advantage of that. That she’ll push for more access to harrison. Unless…you want to give her more access?

Chelsea: Kyle, summer, i didn’t know you were back in town.

Summer: Hi, chelsea. Hi, connor. Wow, you have gotten so big.

Chelsea: He is gonna be taller than me any day now. You remember summer and kyle?

Connor: Sure. Hi. Is harrison here?

Summer: Yeah, he’s right over there.

[ Laughter ]

Connor: I still have some little kid games on my tablet. Can I show them to him?

Kyle: Yeah, usually we like to limit his screen time, but i think it’s a perfect idea for today.

Summer: He worships older kids. That’s really thoughtful. Thank you.

Chelsea: So I don’t want to intrude, but tell me everything about milan. What’s it like at marchetti? Are you crushing it?

[ Both chuckle ] How long are you two in town for?

Dwight: Esther?

Esther: Dwight? Oh, you look just like your picture.

Dwight: Oh, is that a good thing?

[ Both laugh ]

Esther: Oh, it’s wonderful.

Dwight: Oh, sorry.

Esther: Oh, my goodness. Oh, thank you for the flowers. They’re — they’re lovely. Beautiful. It’s a beautiful day, don’t you think? I mean, do you come to this park often? I — I don’t want to brag, but it was named for my friend katherine.

Dwight: Oh, really? That’s very interesting. And how did you know katherine chancellor?

Esther: Oh, I was her maid for decades. I took care of her house and other things, and we ended up being really good friends. I miss her every day.

Dwight: Sorry for your loss. I know how hard that can be. So I read in your profile that you are a house manager.

Esther: Oh, well, actually, I’m retireD. I spend my time watching my grandkids miles and bella, and chloe says I spoil them, but i think it’s my well-earned privilege.

Dwight: That’s a very important job.

Esther: I don’t know about that, but it’s fun.

Dwight: Um…see, I don’t mean to alarm you, but there’s somebody standing behind that column, and I think they’re watching us.

Esther: Oh. My daughter told me that there were some strange things going on in this park.

Dwight: Well, don’t worry about it. I’ll handle this. Uh, hello? We see you. Can you come out from there? Who are you?

Esther: Chloe?!

Chloe: [ Chuckles ]

Dwight: Hi.

Esther: Oh. I’m susan and I’m 52

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Summer: Milan is awesome. Work is good. It’s a lot of hours.

Chelsea: I’m sure. That’s a huge job.

Summer: As for how long we’re staying in town…

Kyle: Yeah, we were just in town for tessa and mariah’s wedding.

Chelsea: Of course.

Summer: Oh, you designed their dresses. They looked amazing.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Kyle: Yeah, I don’t usually notice things like that, but they were perfect for those brides.

Chelsea: Well, they had a lot of input, actually.

Summer: That takes a really skilled designer, though, to be able to take notes from a client and make them feel heard while not compromising your vision. I was really impressed.

Chelsea: Well, thank you. Sounds like you’re speaking from experience.

Summer: Let’s just say there’s a lot of egos to juggle at marchetti.

Kyle: It’s why I always have a nice glass of chianti waiting for her at home.

Chelsea: Well, you are such a good husband.

Summer: I read about your new line with chloe at fenmore’s, by the way. How is it going?

Chelsea: Great. Great. It feels like old times.

Summer: That’s amazing. And how is it working with lauren?

Chelsea: A dream. She just lets us do our thing.

Summer: And production is ramping up? How are the facilities? Are there any supply-chain issues or —

Chelsea: No, it’s been like clockwork. No major bumps in the road. Chloe and I have been really hitting our stride since we left newman media and sally spectra.

Summer: Hmm, don’t even get me started on her. I’m just glad that you and chloe are teamed up again. You guys are amazing together. I expect big things from you two.

Chelsea: Well, we expect big things from ourselves, too.

Summer: As you should. I’m just really excited. I have a feeling that your talents are gonna be in demand.

Dwight: You know her?

Esther: This is my daughter that I was telling you about.

Chloe: Sorry for the intrusion.

[ Chuckles ] Apologies all around. I just — you know, I just wanted to make sure that my mom was safe. You can never be too careful these days.

Esther: You did a great job, so you can go now. I will fill you in later.

Chloe: Are you sure?

Esther: Chloe!

Chloe: It was very nice to meet you, dwight. Flowers — nice touch.

Dwight: Hope to see you again.

Esther: I’m so sorry about that.

Dwight: Oh, no, no, no, no, don’t be. I think it’s very nice that you have a daughter that’s concerned for you.

Esther: Well, she has a suspicious nature.

Dwight: Really? Suspicious of me? My goodness. Why?

Esther: Well, you responded to my profile so quickly, and you said we had a lot to talk about. I guess my daughter doesn’t find me all that interesting.

Dwight: Well, I certainly do. I wrote to you because of the overlap in our jobs.

Esther: I don’t understand. I thought you were in marketing?

Dwight: Yes, marketing for countess green’s cleaning products.

Esther: My favorite.

Dwight: Yes, well, I thought that we might have that in common.

Esther: Well, to be honest, dwight, I wasn’t a very good housekeeper. Mrs. Chancellor would tell me that all the time. So I needed to find the best products that would do the work for me.

Dwight: Countess green’s motto.

Esther: Yeah, “we do the work”…

“So you don’t have to.”

Esther: [ Laughs ] Yes.

[ Both laugh ] Oh, my goodness.

[ Laughs ] Oh.

Michael: Ooh, hello, everyone. Excuse the interruption. Victor, your assistant ratted you out.

Nikki: Oh, no, it’s fine. Victoria and I are just finalizing some details for our european spa getaway.

Michael: Oh, that sounds lovely. I hope you don’t mind if I steal victor for a moment. Victor, do you have time to step out for a coffee?

Victor: Michael, it’s alright, okay? We can speak freely. We all want what’s best for newman enterprises.

Victoria: I’m sure I know what this is about. And as I said earlier, I don’t want to waste any more of my energy on this matter.

Michael: Uh…okay, are we talking about the same matter?

Victoria: Yes, yes, we are. Ashland. I don’t want to hear about him or your plans. In fact, all I want to focus on right now is our trip to switzerland.

Michael: Oh, lauren and i just came back from france. It was rejuvenating. I mean, it gave us a total shift in perspective. I needed to have some time off to put some recent unpleasant… activities behind me. That trip really gave me some clarity.

Victoria: I’m glad to hear that. I’m hoping for a similar reset. But if we’re gonna go, I should get home and start packing for our trip. Mom, will you come with me?

Nikki: Of course. We’ll talk later.

Victor: Bye, sweetheart. What have you come up with?

Michael: Oh, I think I found a solution for getting ashland out of town. Entresto is the number one heart failure brand

Michael: I think we hit ashland with a barrage of legal actions — civil suits exposing his fraud.

Victor: Unh-unh. I don’t think we should expose his fraud. That would reflect badly on victoria. Make the company look weak.

Michael: But it will never get to that. It won’t go public. He’s too terrified of what we could find in the discovery phase. No, we’re gonna make things so uncomfortable for ashland that he is gonna give in and he’s gonna agree to leave town. In fact, I ran into him and suggested that we would hit him with legal action if he didn’t get out of genoa city.

Victor: How did that go over?

Michael: Well, he seemed determined to stay, so I think we should begin the process immediately. We’re gonna bury that man in legalities. He is going to spend a good chunk of your good-riddance money on lawyers. We’re gonna make this so expensive, time-consuming, and painful for him that’s he’s gonna surrender and we will force him to leave town as part of the settlement.

Victor: That’s your plan? I don’t believe it.

Michael: What don’t you believe?

Victor: You’re playing it safe. And I think I know why.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

Diane: Are you okay?

Ashland: Um, I’m fine. Why do you ask?

Diane: Oh, you just look how I feel.

[ Chuckles ]

Ashland: Well, normally i have a pretty good poker face, but you caught me off guard.

Diane: You must have a lot on your mind.

Ashland: I do.

Diane: Me too. But I get it. Sometimes it’s just too hard to hide behind a fake smile.

Ashland: I couldn’t agree more.

Kyle: You want to explain what you were up to with chelsea?

Summer: What do you mean? She offered to take connor and harrison for ice cream. I didn’t do anything.

Kyle: Not that. I’m talking about the fashion stuff. You had a lot of questions.

Summer: I was gathering information. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with it yet, but it’s good to have. I mean, if jabot did bail out marchetti, then we would lose some people. We would need new designers, production experts, vendors.

Kyle: I see.

Summer: And that is a big “if,” especially after today, running into diane and ashland. I said I loved being around family, but I wasn’t including them.

Kyle: I know.

Summer: How are you feeling about potentially moving back here?

Kyle: I have no idea.

Summer: I understand. I mean, if it was just us, i would say let’s do it, but my instinct is to protect harrison from those two.

Kyle: Yeah, I can’t even wrap my head around ashland yet. I’m still torn about whether i should give my mother a second chance, and after seeing her in the park with harrison today…

Summer: It triggered some memories for you?

Kyle: Yeah, she was good with him. Like she was with me. She was a warm, loving mother. Those memories, they’re real. I spent years locking them away because I was dealing with the grief of her death. And also because I heard the terrible stories about the things she did.

Summer: She’s confirmed that those stories are true.

Kyle: I know. But after seeing her in the park with my son today, those good memories are true, too.

Summer: I’m glad that she adhered to your boundaries today. She didn’t run up screaming, “I’m your grandma, harrison,” but that’s not to say that she’ll adhere to them tomorrow.

Kyle: I think it says she’ll follow my lead with harrison and take things slow.

Summer: But you can take things slow, too. Remember that. You don’t have to make a decision about diane right now. And you can always change your mind.

Itchy?

Chloe: How did it go? Tell me everything.

Esther: Well, I am quite taken with dwight. He knows so much about cleaning supplies.

Chloe: I’m sure. All the good ones do.

Esther: I’m really glad that the app put us together, but give me face-to-face conversation any time.

Chloe: I’m really happy for you, mom, but please take this slow.

Esther: Don’t worry, honey. I’m not gonna pin all my hopes on this one man. It was a lovely afternoon, exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for your help.

Chloe: I know I almost ruined it by spying on you, and i should trust you. And I’m sure if you think he’s a good guy, I’m sure he is. But please no wedding bells any time soon. I can’t handle that.

Esther: “Men aren’t necessary, but it’s nice to have them around in case you need something heavy lifted.”

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] That sounds more like katherine than you.

Esther: Yeah, well, yes, it is from her book. But it’s true. You know, I’m quite content with my life, honey. But it makes me really happy to do all I do for miles and bella. It’s a blessing.

Chloe: Well, it is so lovely to hear that, and it makes me happy knowing that you’re happy.

Esther: Thanks, sweetie. You know, we should go. I have cookies to bake.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ]

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh.

[ Gasps ] Oh, well, will you look at that? Mr. Cleaning supplies wants another date.

Esther: Really?

Kyle: I think that unless i cut off my mother entirely right now, harrison will eventually find out who she is.

Summer: Probably.

Kyle: And once that happens, we can’t suddenly remove her from his life.

Summer: I understand. There are no easy answers. But if you let diane back into your life, do it for you. Don’t do it for harrison or for diane or anyone else. You are the one that she abandoned as a child, and I know that letting her back into your life may seem like a way to heal, but I’m not so sure. You need to do what’s healthiest for you.

Kyle: Thank you. I needed to hear that. But I can tell you don’t want me to reconnect with her.

Summer: It scares me.

Kyle: But you’re not forcing your opinions on me.

Summer: I will respect whatever you decide, but…

Kyle: But what?

Summer: If diane hurts you or harrison in any way, believe me, I will make her regret it.

Ashland: Have a seat.

Diane: Thanks. Diane.

Ashland: Ashland.

Diane: Oh. You’re harrison’s other father.

Ashland: Well, there was a time when I was his only father.

Diane: Is that the reason you look so down?

Ashland: There are too many reasons to get into, but, yes, having him pushed out of my life is one of them. How do you know about harrison?

Diane: I’m his grandmother.

Ashland: You’re kyle’s mother?

Diane: That’s right.

Ashland: I thought —

Diane: I — I know. But like you said, there are too many reasons to get into. Anyway, I had the pleasure of meeting harrison for the first time today. He’s adorable.

Ashland: Yes, he is. This is — this is interesting. Maybe we have more in common than just having a bad day.

Victor: I know you promised lauren you’d have more free time and that I would no longer give you any dangerous assignments, right?

Michael: That’s right.

Victor: That’s why you came up with this idea of inundating ashland locke with lawsuits. You’re forgetting the fact that he has had hundreds of lawsuits against him. He has enough financial resources to fight them off. We’ll never get rid of that son of a bitch.

Michael: You got a better idea?

Victor: We got to rethink this. I don’t think that harrison — that boy is the reason that ashland locke is still staying in town. You know that kyle and summer are about to take him back to milan.

Michael: Maybe.

Victor: What do you mean maybe?

Michael: I’ve heard that summer and kyle are delaying their return, that they’re sticking around for a while.

Victor: Huh.

Michael: So maybe harrison is the reason ashland’s still here.

Victor: Hmm. Well, in that case, maybe the boy is ashland locke’s achilles heel.

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Amanda: Ah, that was some night, wasn’t it?

Phyllis: Oh, it sure was.

Amanda: It was such a beautiful wedding.

Phyllis: It was beautiful.

Amanda: It really was, but i do wish I had more time to catch up with you at the reception.

Phyllis: I know. We missed our time together, right? But I like this one-on-one time. I like this, you know, without lookie-loos, you know, wondering what we’re talking about and want to be part of our group.

Ashley: Pardon me for interrupting.

[ Sighs ] What are you trying to pull?

Phyllis: Uh, excuse me?

Ashley: I know what you’ve done. And given your history, how could you let this happen?

Kyle: Morning. You rarely sleep this late.

Jack: Yeah, it was a late night.

Kyle: What time did you finally get in?

Jack: Um…

Summer: I should probably warn you guys that harrison has already licked the icing off of a cinnamon roll or two, so he’s gonna have some energy to spare. We should probably head to the park soon.

Kyle: Yeah, let’s do it. But should we talk to dad first?

Jack: About what?

Summer: We had some news that we wanted to run by you.

Kyle: We, um, may have found of way to stay in genoa city.

Victoria: Hello.

Ashland: Hi.

Victoria: You having a little breakfast?

Ashland: Yeah.

Victoria: Well, I’ll leave you to it, then.

Ashland: No, no, actually, uh, I-I think I’m done, so, uh, I was just leaving anyway.

Victoria: Ashland, wait.

Chloe: You have to stop.

Esther: Stop what? Being a doting grandma to bella? I don’t understand what I did wrong.

Chloe: That’s the problem. You’ve done everything right. You do too much for the kids. You’re always baking them cookies and doing bella’s homework.

Esther: Oh, well, I just gave her some hints. Some of that stuff is not easy.

Chloe: But being a grandma shouldn’t be a full-time job. I am so grateful that you are such a huge presence in the kids’ lives. They love you so much, and i love you, too. But, for example, you baked enough cookies for the entire school district. I mean, you must have been up all night.

Esther: Well, the kids like them, and I have fun doing that kind of thing.

Chloe: I’m just saying that you’ve worked so hard your whole life, and I think you deserve to kick back. After all these years, it’s esther time.

Esther: Oh.

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Jack: I am eager to hear how it is possible you could move back here. I would like nothing better than for the two of you and harrison to be here all the time.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: Now that we brought it up, I’m not sure.

Kyle: We may want to keep the details to ourselves, but we just wanted to let you know it might be a possibility.

Jack: However it works out, I am wholeheartedly supportive.

Summer: We might remind you of that down the line.

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: I do have one favor to ask. Please don’t mention it to my mom yet. I don’t want her to get her hopes up and then it doesn’t work out.

Jack: No problem. Can I ask why it is you’re exploring this possibility now?

Kyle: As nice as italy is, we miss our family and friends.

Summer: Especially you… and my family.

Jack: Well, I think I can speak for everyone in saying we all want you back.

Kyle: And harrison misses his father.

Jack: Ah.

Kyle: What is it? Is there something about ashland we should know?

Jack: Well, I’ve wanted to tell you, but you’ve been dealing with your mother lately. Now I have to tell you because this does affect harrison’s future.

Ashland: If there’s something you would like to talk about, i would certainly welcome the chance.

Victoria: All I wanted to say was that, um — that you left a few things at the house, so i had them boxed up.

Ashland: Okay, well, thank you for that. I will stop by to pick them up, at your convenience.

Victoria: Or you could send someone.

Ashland: Okay.

Victoria: You probably shouldn’t be carrying anything too heavy, putting too much weight on your ankle.

Ashland: Oh, yeah, well, there’s some, uh, residual pain, but I can handle it. Is your knee any better?

Victoria: It’s okay. However, I won’t be playing soccer anytime soon.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] Well, I’m hoping to kick the ball around a little bit with harrison myself soon.

Victoria: I heard that he and kyle and summer are here.

Ashland: Yeah, yeah, I’ve already had some time with them. It’s wonderful. J-just so you know, I don’t see any reason to leave town while harrison is here.

Victoria: I understand.

Ashland: Okay, um, I guess, uh, I should be going, then.

Victoria: Okay. Bye.

Ashland: Bye.

[ Clears throat ]

Esther: Oh, thanks, honey. You know, I’ve never been good at sitting back, relaxing, and focusing on myself.

Chloe: Exactly. You already do so much for everyone, and there are only so many times that you can clean the knobs on the oven. At some point, you need to put down the feather duster. Remember mrs. C’s book, “I’m going to live till I die”?

Esther: Oh, of course.

Chloe: You need to live.

Esther: I do live.

Chloe: I just mean, isn’t there something that you want to do for yourself? Like, you could go back to community theater or start a wellness or food blog. I mean, you learned so much, whipping up all those smoothies for mrs. C. And making those heart-healthy meals for jill. I just think that you have so much knowledge to pass on.

Esther: Oh, I don’t know. I mean, I-I like to cook, but i just want to do it for people that I care about. And you know how I feel about the theater. I mean, I adore it. But I’ll never top my role in “streetcar.” It was the pinnacle of my acting career. And I — I just want to remember it that way and go out on the top. You know?

Chloe: Understood.

Esther: But… I might have, uh, one idea.

Chloe: Yeah? Great. Spill it.

Phyllis: I don’t know how you found out about this, but, honestly, it’s none of your business.

Ashland: It affects everybody in my family, phyllis.

Phyllis: Okay, I know you abbotts are tight-knit, but don’t you think that’s an exaggeration?

Ashley: Okay, don’t dismiss me, please. Why are you letting diane stay at your hotel?

Phyllis: Oh. Oh, diane. Oh, okay. Listen, I mean, I get why you’re upset, but aren’t you exaggerating? I mean, isn’t this an overreaction?

Amanda: Okay, I’m sorry to interrupt, but I feel a little out of the loop. Who is diane?

Phyllis: Diane is the worst person in the world.

Ashley: And yet you’re rolling out the red carpet for her. Is business really that bad?

Phyllis: First of all, business is great here. And second, I was providing a safe harbor.

Ashley: Mm, what are you doing?

Phyllis: Diane is here so i can keep an eye on her. Okay? She has a tendency to want to gallivant all over the city. You know, I wanted to keep her here before jack had a chance to tell kyle she was alive. I had to escort her to her room twice. But now everybody knows. Cat’s out of the bag. So I asked her to leave the hotel. Hopefully, she’ll be leaving the city, as well.

Ashley: So happy to hear it. Sooner she’s out of our lives, the better. We both know my brother has a bad habit of forgiving women that he shouldn’T.

Phyllis: Okay, when it comes to diane, we’re on the same side, ashley. Let’s just keep it at that. I’m steve, I lost 138 pounds in nine months on golo

Chloe: Really? Now, mom, you want your first project to be a man?

Esther: Don’t act so surprised. It’s never too late to find love.

Chloe: Agreed. But, you know, there are a lot of sketchy guys out there.

Esther: Ah, yeah, well, I’ve seen my fair share through mrs. C. And jill’s torturous love affairs. And my own dating past is…

Chloe: Checkered, at best.

Esther: Yeah, well, jill would always say that my bad taste in men is legendary.

[ Chuckles ]

Katherine: Brock was asking about tiny earlier.

[ Soft, dramatic music plays ]

Esther: Don’t mention that name to me.

Katherine: Uh, then you’ve had no further conversation with him?

Esther: Of course not. He doesn’t care about me or the baby.

Katherine: Yes, I realize it looks that way.

Esther: It is that way!

Katherine: Well, brock has gone to see him, though, dear, for the last time.

Esther: It won’t do any good.

Katherine: Esther, please, i mean, we can hope for maybe positive results.

Esther: Wishing — wishing won’t make it happen. I’ve given up on that.

Katherine: But brock has a wonderful way with people. Don’t you understand? Possibly he can get through to this man.

Esther: [ Sighing ] Oh. I just hope — I hope the baby’s a girl. I don’t want anything to remind me of tiny!

Katherine: Whether it is a boy or a girl, he is still the child’s father. Now, that’s a fact, esther — an undeniable fact.

Esther: You know that woman on television that leanna loves? Oh, boy, she is so right. Men — men are just no good!

[ Thunder crashes ] I hate them, too!

Jill: Esther, where have you been? Why haven’t you returned my phone calls?

Esther: Oh, roger made it worthwhile to leave everything on vibrate.

Jill: [ Sighs ] You are gonna regret every moment you’ve spent with that con man.

Esther: Nothing you say will make me doubt my husband.

Jill: Your husb– you did it? You married him?

Esther: Yes, and it was so romantic.

Jill: God. Well, I don’t doubt it. He’s had a lot of practice.

Esther: Oh, god. What does that mean?

Jill: It means that roger says “I do” for a living, esther. He’s a bigamist.

Katherine: Come on, dear. There’s no need to cry over broken dishes. So sit down, sit down.

Esther: You don’t understand, mrs. C. This is the only job that i have.

Katherine: Well, you’re right. I really don’t understand. Not for a minute.

Esther: This is the only place in town that would hire me.

Katherine: Well, why were you even looking, esther? You have money. You know that.

Esther: Gone.

Katherine: What?

Esther: You see, I met this man.

Katherine: Oh, my god, esther.

Esther: Oh, he was unbelievable. He was so thoughtful, he was so caring.

Katherine: Mm-hmm.

Esther: We spent lots of time together. So, when he suggested that we go to vegas, I thought he meant get married.

Katherine: And did he?

Esther: I don’t know. It wasn’t the only reason. That’s for sure. Because, when we got there, he started playing the slot machines, and then he started gambling at the tables, losing money left and right. He said that his luck would change, but… then it was gone. Poof, just like that.

Katherine: He lost all of your money?

Esther: And then he just disappeared. Oh, well, there are bad men out there, but there are some good ones, too.

Chloe: I appreciate your optimism, but dating is very different these days. I mean, do you even know how people go about it now?

Esther: Dating apps? Yeah, I — yeah, I’ve been on them for a while.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] You have?

Esther: Yeah, I told you. Don’t you remember?

Chloe: Uh, no, you haven’t mentioned dating in a while.

Esther: Well, that’s because I haven’t found anyone special. But I came across this new app that’s geared toward seniors. I haven’t had many responses, but I think my, uh, profile needs work.

Chloe: I can help you rewrite it. I mean, it’s kind of right up my alley. Show me what you got.

Esther: Okay. Well, I, um — I started out with my work history, uh, “keeping the grand katherine chancellor’s home in order.” Um, isn’t that what the kids called a humblebrag.

Chloe: And I think it’s what they called a mistake. We need to go bigger. Much bigger.

Ashley: It’s kind of strange, isn’t it? You and I being allies?

Phyllis: Well, you know what they say. “My enemy’s enemy is my friend.”

Ashley: Right. So, you’re saying that diane being here is actually uniting us in some weird way?

Phyllis: I mean, yeah?

Ashley: Hmm.

Phyllis: I was having a conversation with my actual friend. Sorry, amanda.

Amanda: Oh, no, it’s okay.

Phyllis: You know, I don’t know if I have room for another bff, honestly. But, um, I will tell you that diane being back in town has made me reexamine some of my feelings.

Ashley: Hmm, yeah, I admit, my brain has gone to some pretty dark places that I haven’t been in a while.

Phyllis: Yeah, me too. But we have a common goal, to protect jack, right?

Ashley: And kyle.

Phyllis: And kyle, of course. My daughter. I don’t want them all getting sucked in to diane’s web.

Ashley: Yeah, kyle is very vulnerable. He needs us to protect him.

Phyllis: Definitely, and I’ll do that. So you don’t mind if I get, you know, sort of close to members of your family, do you?

Ashley: Honestly… I think I could handle just about anything if it gets diane out of our lives. Really. As a matter of fact, if she gives you any problems getting out of here, just call me. I will help you roust her.

Phyllis: Great.

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: We have a deal.

Ashley: Okay. I’m sorry again for interrupting.

Amanda: No, it’s fine.

Ashley: Bye.

Phyllis: Bye.

Amanda: Bye. Okay, now you have me dying of curiosity. You need to tell me about diane.

Kyle: Ashland doesn’t have cancer?! He — he sat harrison down! He told him he was sick!

Jack: I-I know.

Summer: It’s so evil. It’s disgusting. I mean, how long have you known? I can’t believe no one in my family told me.

Jack: I’m sure they planned to tell you. Their original purpose was to keep ashland from creating any more havoc.

Summer: I can’t even imagine how victoria must feel. I mean, to be emotionally manipulated like that? She loved him so much.

Jack: That’s got to be quite a blow. The marriage has been annulled. Ashland is no longer involved with newman-locke, and in fact, the company is now going by its old name.

Summer: Okay, I’m happy to hear that, at least, but still, the way that he used victoria. I mean, and all of us.

Kyle: Yeah, he preyed on our sympathies. And he pretended to be noble about harrison, when, really, he just wanted him out of town so he could exploit his fake illness to make a move on newman. That — that’s beyond twisted! And when I think about us reassuring harrison about his terminally ill father, and he was never even sick, I mean, who does that to their own son!

[ Sighs ] My mother. She did almost the same thing to me.

[ Sighs ] When you really need to sleep.

Phyllis: Um, I was accused of murdering diane once. This time, I may just follow through.

Amanda: Phyllis, I don’t think that we should joke about something like that.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. We shouldn’t joke.

Amanda: Phyllis?

Phyllis: I’m just gonna say, last time, the whodunit list was so long because every single person in town wanted that bitch gone. Now I’m really nervous because she’s completely obsessed with kyle, and now she set her sights on jack. I mean, it’s like she believes that she deserves jack and kyle back in her life because she’s reformed, which is a lie. She wants them tied up in a tiny little bow as a gift to her.

Amanda: I think that we both know that jack is smart enough to see through whatever diane is doing. So is there some other reason why you’re so worked up?

Phyllis: Let me tell you something. My relationship with jack has progressed.

Amanda: So, you’re no longer his wedding plus-one?

Phyllis: No, I mean, it’s progressed. Not a little, a lot, last night, and it was amazing.

Amanda: Oh, wow, that’s so great. I mean, phyllis, I really thought that that ship had sailed.

Phyllis: No, that ship is right where it needs to be.

Jack: There you are. I was wondering where you were.

Allie: Yeah, I just went out for a run. There’s been a lot of bustle with a little kid around.

Jack: I hope all the chaos hasn’t driven you crazy.

Allie: Oh, no, no, no, no. I didn’t mean it like that. I actually went out for a celebration run.

Jack: Oh? What are we celebrating?

Allie: Well, I just got my final grades back, and I did way better than I thought.

Jack: Oh, that is fantastic. You know, you’re giving me lots of fodder to do more family bragging that I’m apparently famous for.

Allie: [ Laughs ] Listen, uh, jack, I have been thinking. I don’t have school to go back to now, and [Inhales deeply], Well, my plans have kind of changed since my father passed away. I was wondering, would it be okay if I stayed for a couple more days?

Jack: It would be more than okay. You can stay as long as you like. We would love to have you here.

Allie: Thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: How can I make you feel more comfortable? I was thinking we could have a little social something — a cocktail party, a dinner party, invite some people more your age.

Allie: I appreciate that. I really do appreciate that, but I’m okay. I am used to burying myself all day in a lab, so…

Ashley: Now, that sounds like me.

[ Laughter ]

Kyle: Why don’t you go play with the ducks, and we’ll be right there?

[ Sighs ] So glad everything going on doesn’t seem to be affecting him.

Summer: He seems as happy as can be.

Kyle: I hope it stays that way.

Summer: It will, because we will make sure that it does. You and I are going to protect him.

Kyle: One thing he needs protecting from is the situation with my mother. Have you thought any more about it?

Summer: I just can’t forget the look in her eyes when she faced off with my mom at the wedding — a wedding she crashed, by the way.

Kyle: Hmm. Your mom has made no bones about wanting my mother to disappear from all of our lives.

Summer: I’m worried that she wants more from you than just your forgiveness. I think you need to be careful. I know how much you miss your mom, and I think that she knows it, too. She shouldn’t take advantage of that.

Kyle: Mm-hmm, I hear you, and I’m on guard emotionally. I’m not about to let my defenses down when it comes to her. But I still need time.

Summer: Hmm. We have a lot to consider, big decisions to make. And we’ll just —

Harrison: Daddy!

Ashland: Hey! Come here. There he is.

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Amanda: You know, after everything you just told me, i think, instead of throwing diane off of a bridge, maybe you should think about thanking her.

Phyllis: Why would I thank diane for anything?

Amanda: Because I think that her arrival helped move things along with jack.

Phyllis: No, it didn’T. Getting together with jack has absolutely nothing to do with diane. It’s based on our bond and our feelings for each other, born from, you know, mutual respect and — and admiration. I mean, it’s nice to have somebody who gets you, you know, and somebody who will tell you that you’re out of line.

Amanda: Okay, well, I’m on board. You know that I am. So if this is what you want — and it sounds like it is — then hold on to it. Don’t let anyone or anything take it away from you.

Phyllis: Oh, believe me, I won’T.

Ashley: So, tell me, what does it entail to get a degree in chemical engineering these days?

Allie: Well, you have nine engineering courses, four math courses, two physics, a general chem, general bio, and then, oh, orgo — organic chemistry.

Ashley: Oh, my god.

Jack: Wow.

Allie: That’s a little bit.

Ashley: Okay, that’s really impressive. You should be so proud of yourself.

Allie: Thank you.

Jack: And she just got her grades back, and they were terrific.

Ashley: Wow. Sounds like you’ve got a great foundation.

Jack: So, before you came in, I was talking to her about the fact that her studies are over now, and I’m a little worried she might get bored.

Ashley: Wait a second. Are you saying that me talking about chemistry is actually boring to you today.

Allie: It is not, to me.

[ Laughter ]

Jack: I would love to do something for you socially, though, really.

Allie: Jack, thank you. I appreciate that, but i honestly just don’t need any more attention centered around me. Last night, I met plenty of wonderful people at the wedding.

Ashley: Who did you meet?

Allie: Mariah and tessa, of course.

Ashley: Don’t they just seem like they’re made for each other?

Allie: They do. And then I met summer. She was the one who talked me into going to the wedding. She’s fantastic. And then I met some of her family — faith, nick, and then — oh, and then I met noah at both the wedding and the coffeehouse.

Ashley: Alright, now, noah — I heard that he’s working with nick, right?

Jack: Yeah, he is.

Allie: He told me that he’s an artist.

Jack: Uh, yeah, he’s a bit of a rolling stone. I don’t know how long he’s gonna be in genoa city this time, even if he says he’s here for good. Uh, oh, gee, I got to get out of here, ladies. There’s someplace I need to be. Everybody good here?

Ashley: I think we’re okay, jack.

Jack: Good.

Ashley: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: I am so glad that i ran into all of you.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, d-do you think that I could, uh, take over for a bit, maybe have a little father-son time with harrison?

Summer: That is not going to happen.

Kyle: Uh, hey, buddy, I think those kids over there might want to play. Why don’t you go over there, and we’ll watch you? Yeah? We know what you did, and it changes everything. We don’t want you anywhere near harrison.

Chloe: First of all, I’m ixnaying the whole job description.

Esther: Yeah, but I was a housekeeper for many years. It’s a big part of who I am.

Chloe: You were so much more than a maid to kay and jill. If anything, you should call yourself A… high-level peacekeeper, because that’s what you really were in the chancellor house.

Esther: Hmm.

[ Sighs ]

[ Dramatic music plays ] Well, good morning. Are we all in our places with sunshiny faces?

Jill and katherine: Shut up, esther.

Esther: Oh, yeah, well, it wasn’t the most serene workplace environment, but I’m not gonna exaggerate for effect.

Chloe: If anything, we’re underplaying it.

Esther: You know, I know that you’ve had issues in the past about my job. I mean, I’ve had insecurities about it myself. I-I once pretended to be wealthy to impress a man, but I’m never doing that again. I-I worked for mrs. C. For a very long time, and I’m proud of it. I-I was proud to be needed.

Chloe: All I’m saying is that it doesn’t hurt to fluff things up a bit. Everyone’s doing it.

Esther: So, you’re still disappointed, what I did for a living.

Chloe: [ Inhales deeply ]

Esther: I like being a maid. I live in a beautiful home. Jill’s a pain, but I could never leave mrs. Chancellor.

Chloe: Why not?

Esther: She needs me. And she’s been very good to both of us, letting you live there when you were a baby.

Chloe: And shipping me off to a boarding school.

Esther: How could you be so ungrateful. That school was outrageously expensive. If it wasn’t for mrs. C., You wouldn’t have gotten such an incredible education. Instead of being a stylist, you might have wound up cleaning toilets, too.

Chloe: But don’t you want more, mom?

Esther: I’m happy with my life. I like what I do. Might not be glamorous, but —

Chloe: It’s pathetic. And if you want to live the rest of your life like a loser, then go ahead. I’m not doing it. I refuse to. I have zero issues with your career choice, and I’m embarrassed about how I spoke to you that way. I’d like to think that we’ve come a long way since then.

Esther: We have. And whatever differences we’ve had in the past, it doesn’t change how much I love you and what the woman katherine tina valentine has become.

Chloe: Aww.

Esther: I love you, honey.

Chloe: I love you so much, mom. Want more from your vitamin brand?

Ashley: So, what are your plans? What are you gonna do with your degree?

Allie: I am not totally sure.

Ashley: Listen, I completely understand. I know from experience that your 20s can be a little tricky.

Allie: Yeah, yeah. Um, I got to make some decisions, too, though. Usually, I like to have plans and then stick to them.

Ashley: That’s exactly like me, too.

Allie: Really?

Ashley: Yes, I like everything to be set in stone and then just laid out.

Allie: Yes, exactly.

Ashley: But what’s that saying, “man makes plans, and god laughs”? Life just gets in the way sotitimememememe

Allie: I am learning that thehehehehe hard way.

Ashley: Aww. You must be dealing with so, so much. All these new relatives that you’re meeting, and… I mean, I understand that you’re still dealing, you know, with the death of your dad. And I know, fomememymemememememememe waalwawawawawawawaggtgggggggg cheerleader and always helped methrough things.

Allie: Yeah. Me too. Sorry. Um, I’m actually gonna go take a shower.

Ashley: Oh, okay.

Allie: Excuse me.

Ashley: Sure.

Jack: Hey, red.

Phyllis: Hey! How are you this morning?

Jack: Oh, it’s a pretty glorious morning.

Phyllis: It is.

Jack: Sun is shining, the birds are chirping.

Phyllis: I have a really great idea. Um, would you like me… to make a cup of coffee, and we can sit here and watch diane check out and know that she’s never gonna darken our doorstep ever again?

Ashland: I made a huge mistake. Uh, in fact, I made several mistakes, and I deeply regret my actions. But nothing I’ve done changes my relationship with my son. So if I —

Summer: To be clear, he is not your son. Tara lied about that, just like you have lied about so many things.

Ashland: I’m trying to make amends. But for today, I just want to spend a little bit of time with harrison.

Kyle: Listen —

Ashland: Please, I’m —

Kyle: We already said no. So don’t make this a scene. You should go. Now.

Ashland: Hey, uh, kiddo! Your old man, he’s gotta… get to a meeting, so we’ll have to spend time together later. Another time. I’ll see you soon, though. I love you.

Kyle: That could’ve gone a lot worse.

Summer: I’m just glad that it didn’t get ugly in front of harrison. Aunt victoria.

Victoria: Hi.

Summer: Oh, my gosh.

Victoria: Good to see you.

Summer: We just heard about what ashland did. I am so sorry that you even had to lay eyes on him just now.

Victoria: I can handle seeing him.

Summer: I know nobody is stronger than you. I just — I wish somebody would’ve told me.

Kyle: Victor must be furious.

Summer: And the rest of my family? I mean, I would be scared of grandma if I were ashland. Why is he even still in town? Can’t he do one decent thing and just leave us all alone for good? Nicorette knows, quitting smoking is freaking hard.

Chloe: So here is your new profile. You see, I called you a “house manager.”

Esther: Oh. I’m good with that.

Chloe: Yeah. And these are your photos. What do you think?

Esther: I think they’re good. I mean, they look like me, right?

Chloe: Yeah.

Esther: The last thing i would want is for someone to be disappointed when they see me in person.

Chloe: Yeah, no, I think they look like you. And by that, I mean beautiful.

Esther: Thank you. Okay. Let’s post it.

Chloe: Do it! Mm!

Esther: It’s out there now!

Chloe: Yep. Loving, loyal, and sincere you is out there. And I wouldn’t trade you for the world.

Esther: Well, that’s good, honey, because you’re not getting rid of me anytime soon.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ]

Esther: And as far as the app goes, I don’t have any unrealistic expectations. I’m not expecting a prince or even someone that would be interested. I-I’m just gonna go with the flow.

Chloe: Well, any guy who swipes right is lucky.

Esther: Aww. Thank you. Okay. We should be going. I mean, the kids are probably expecting us.

Chloe: I know. I guess we should go.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Esther: Well, is that —

Chloe: Ooh! Yep, that is the app.

[ Gasps ] You got a hit. Someone’s interested!

Esther: Oh, my. Oh, no. Oh, my gosh.

Jack: I am truly sorry that diane has been such a disruption in all of our lives.

Phyllis: Well, I mean, listen, if it’s any consolation, diane led me to having as close as a bonding experience as I’m ever gonna have with your sister ashley.

Jack: What?

Phyllis: Yeah, she came tearing in here, accusing me of going soft on diane. I assured her I’m still a hater.

Jack: Well, I guess it’s good to know the two of you can agree on something.

Phyllis: Yeah. Listen, jack, we just need to get diane the hell out of our lives. We really do. I mean, part of me is relieved that kyle and summer and harrison are going back to italy. I mean, I want them as far away from that woman as possible.

Summer: That little boy is just the cutest.

Kyle: Well, it doesn’t look like he picked up on any of the earlier tension with ashland.Summer: But we are going to have to deal with it eventually. As much as we could hope that ashland will do the right thing and leave town, we can’t count on it. And didn’t sound like he was ready to go anywhere.

Kyle: Mm. If he won’t walk away from harrison, we’ll have to keep our guard up with both him and my mother. The prospect of staying in genoa city just got much more complicated with those two in the equation.

Victoria: I don’t ever want to leave the palazzo, let alone tuscany.

Ashland: Well, that doesn’t sound at all like the beautiful, talented workaholic I just married.

[ Both chuckle ]

Victoria: Well, it is our wedding night.

Ashland: Mm, yes, it is. But as perfect as this night is, if we stayed here, we would be missing out on the extraordinary life we’re gonna have back home. Working side by side. Power couple by day, passionate at night, that kind of thing.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: I’m gonna spend every day from now on showing you how much I love you. And you know, I was thinking. Part of me wishes we’d met years ago. But maybe we had to wait until this moment so we would both understand how lucky we are. You have no idea how deeply i regret the lies… I felt I had to tell. But I’m gonna spend the rest of my life making it up to you. That’s a promise.

Victoria: Mom, it’s me. I’ve changed my mind. I think we should take that trip together after all.

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Nate: Am I interrupting something? Because I’m getting the distinct feeling that something’s wrong.

Hilary: We just got some news, and…it wasn’t good.

Michael: I think I found a solution for getting ashland out of town.

Ashland: You’re kyle’s mother?

Diane: That’s right.

Ashland: Maybe we have more in common than just having a bad day.

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Mariah: To being happy, in love, and married.

Tessa: Same here. Mmm.

Mariah: Oh, and to faith for these fabulous decorations.

Tessa: Oh, it was such a lovely surprise. It was so sweet of her.

Mariah: Yeah, she’s a romantic.

Tessa: Married. Wow.

Mariah: I know. Right?

Tessa: Yes.

[ Both chuckle ] I mean, it feels unreal, but…

Mariah: Strangely, casual. Like, totally normal.

Tessa: Very natural, yeah.

Mariah: I mean, we were already committed to each other forever, but then we just said it aloud in front of all the people that we know.

[ Both chuckle ]

Tessa: With kyle officiating. The person who saw our connection before anyone else. It was perfect. The wedding, the music.

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: The party.

[ Both laugh ]

Mariah: The food was fantastic. And noah’s vision — oh, my god.

Tessa: Totally out of control. Oh. And, uh, it was so nice having crystal there.

Mariah: Having our families together was — it was amazing. And knowing that rey was the one who made that possible, it just meant so much to my mom.

Tessa: Yeah. The look on jack’s face when he caught the bouquet,

[Laughs] Priceless.

Mariah: Absolutely priceless.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Phyllis: You didn’t have to see me to my room.

Jack: It was my pleasure.

Phyllis: Like that unexpected kiss?

Jack: Was it? Unexpected, I mean.

Phyllis: I mean, there’s a lot going on with the wedding and all those emotions, you know, flying around. That’s probably why it happened.

Jack: Yeah. Yeah, we’ll blame it on the wedding.

Phyllis: Well…

[ Buzzer ]

Michael: Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Thank… well, hello, there.

Taylor: Michael, hi. Good to see you again.

Michael: Good to see you, too.

[ Chuckles ] Sorry.

Taylor: [ Chuckles ]

Michael: I-I still can’t get over the fact that you’re really here.

Taylor: [ Chuckles ] I can’t tell you what it means to have someone say that and kind of sound glad about it.

[ Chuckles ]

Michael: I take that to mean that you’re on your own this evening.

Taylor: Oh, story of my life. I assume lauren’s on her way.

Michael: Oh, my lovely wife had to go out of town on a last-minute business trip, leaving me all by my lonesome.

Taylor: Oh.

Michael: Um… why don’t you join me?

Taylor: Really?

Michael: Yeah, have a seat. Come. Yeah.

Taylor: Oh. Well, thanks. I would love to.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Taylor: This is so kind of you. I’m really grateful for the offer, and for the chance to catch up with you.

Michael: [ Sighs ] Well, uh, the — the seafood is to die for. Very fresh. And you really can’t go wrong with any of the caribbean dishes.

Taylor: [ Chuckles ] Oh, how’s the grilled snapper?

Michael: Unbelievable.

[ Chuckles ]

Taylor: Done.

Michael: So… how are things going?

Taylor: Uh… well, there’s been some positive momentum with kyle. He’s extended his visit.

Michael: Really? That’s wonderful.

Taylor: Yes and no. While I’m thrilled that my son is close by, he has made it clear that he did not stay for me. He officiated mariah’s wedding.

Michael: Hmm. Has young master kyle become a man of the cloth?

Taylor: [ Laughs ] Of the internet variety.

Michael: Yeah.

Taylor: But he was a natural. He was so poised and warm, generous, and funny.

Michael: It sounds like you were there as a guest.

Taylor: [ Sighs ]

Michael: You crashed tessa and mariah’s wedding.

Taylor: “Crashed” makes it sound so —

Michael: That you weren’t invited?

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Summer: Well, harrison’s totally zonked. He looks so adorable. I took a picture of him. Look.

Kyle: [ Chuckling ] Oh.

Summer: [ Chuckles ] I missed him so much. How is that even possible, to become so crazy about a little boy in such a short amount of time?

Kyle: Harrison is just that amazing.

Summer: You think you’re joking, but it’s true. Sweetest kid ever.

Kyle: Well, his stepmom is pretty sweet, too.

Summer: Mmm. He makes it easy. He really does.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] I tried so hard to be good, just like he does, you know, with my mom, as a kid. It was me and her against the world, and yet she still decided… never mind. I shouldn’t go there.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I resent the way that diane showed up tonight, uninvited, and the way that she basically forced you to bring me over to her.

Kyle: Oh, uh, [Sighs] She — she didn’t force me.

Summer: It was manipulative. She knew that you couldn’t say no. Then, the way that she acted like a martyr when she was asked to leave and acted as if you were her protector. That’s why I say I couldn’t trust her. I can see that you’re still struggling with this. You’re caught between the woman who deserted you as a child and the woman who’s now shown up again, overflowing with apologies, wanting a place back in your life.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Summer: Have you already decided to let her back in? Like pulsing, electric shocks,

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Noah: Yeah, I just walked in. Thanks again for letting me borrow the keys, mom. Nah, I still have tons of energy after the wedding. Didn’t want to keep everyone up at home. Yeah, I have a couple ideas I’ve been playing around with. Figured I might work on them a bit tonight. Oh, it was a beautiful ceremony. It was a killer party, too. Oh, you get some sleep, okay? Don’t wait up for me. Alright, good night.

[ Sighs ] Allie? Hey.

Phyllis: I’m starting to think that kiss was a little more than just the wedding.

Jack: We do manage to keep surprising each other.

Phyllis: Yeah. It just feels right.

Jack: Boy, does it.

Phyllis: Yeah. You know me so well. You know, in fact, I’m gonna put that to the test. Um, what am I thinking right now?

Jack: Okay, okay, let me give this a try.

Phyllis: Yeah? Do your best.

Jack: Yeah.

Phyllis: I bet you cannot guess, I bet.

Jack: You spent all your time at the wedding mingling and dancing and not eating, and you are famished.

Phyllis: How did you know that?

Jack: Well, you have to ask?

Phyllis: You do know me well.

Jack: Let me go 2 for 2.

Phyllis: Okay.

Jack: Let me guess what you would order from room service.

Phyllis: Um, you know what? I sort of have a craving for society’s late-night menu. What do you think?

Jack: Are you kicking me out?

Phyllis: No, no, I just want to continue the celebration. It’s been such a festive, festive day.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ]

Kyle: Yeah, I don’t know if i can forgive my mother. Or if I even should.

Summer: It’s totally understandable why you would feel that way. I can see how torn-up you are about this, how badly you want to believe that diana is sincere, but [Sighs] I just haven’t seen any proof of that, and I don’t want you to get hurt.

Kyle: Part of me wants to give this more time, wait and see what she really does, but there’s also a part of me that doesn’t want to live in this limbo, feeling like I’m judging her every move. She’s my mother. I hate having to feel like I’m so guarded around her.

Summer: It’s your choice how this plays out. And whatever you decide, you can change your mind. If you need more time, then diane needs to accept that. And then there’s harrison to consider. It’s up to you, of course, but if I get a vote, I’d like to leave harrison out of this for as long as possible — at least, until you have a better handle of the situation and we know if diana is trustworthy or not.

Kyle: Yeah, we’re on the same page with that.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Good.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] But tonight I want to set it aside and focus on you, my strong, gorgeous, pragmatic wife, who takes my breath away every time I look at her. I’m here now, and I’ve missed you like crazy. With golo, I’ve lost 13 inches in my waist.

Tessa: Okay. Alright. Ooh. Okay. Oh, this is from a music producer who wants to work with me.

Mariah: Okay, what’s his name?

Tessa: Uh, carter, who gave us A… coffee-table book about… birds.

Mariah: Oh. I mean, that’s great. I love birds. What? I do. I like birds.

Tessa: [ Laughing ] Okay.

Mariah: Okay, so, carter, bird book. Next one?

Tessa: Alright, here you go.

Mariah: Thanks.

Tessa: [ Humming ] Oh, uh, you should open this, since it’s from your co-workers at jabot.

Mariah: Aww. Alright. It says, “dear boss lady…”

Tessa: Oh.

Mariah: “…There’s an old saying, ‘love doesn’t make the world go ’round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.’ Here’s wishing you and tessa the happiest, most dazzling ride together. With much affection, from your marketing team.” Very sweet of them.

Tessa: That’s so lovely.

Mariah: Okay. What have we got? Oh, my gosh.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Look at this! It’s a “rock on” hand.

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: Oh, wow, we have a really good thing.

Mariah: Right? Oh, wow. I love it.

Tessa: Okay. Oh, this one’s from faith.

Mariah: Do you want to do the honors?

Tessa: Okay. Oh. Wow.

[ Chuckling ] She really wrapped it.

Mariah: Yep.

Tessa: Oh. [ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh. Oh.

Mariah: It says “family.”

Tessa: Isn’t it so nice that we’re our own family… and then we’re gonna have our first child?

Mariah: First child? Like, more than one?

Allie: Hey, this place looks closed.

Noah: Uh, that’s ’cause it kinda is. My mom owns it, so I have an in.

Allie: Oh. Hmm.

Noah: Looks like you and i had the same idea. Weren’t quite ready to call it quits after the wedding, huh?

Allie: Oh, no, actually i am — I did go back to jack’s place. It was just, I had trouble falling asleep, and then I came back out, and here I am.

Noah: Oh, okay, well, whatever you came here to get, i can make for you. And then I guess we can just ignore each other.

Allie: Okay. That sounds good. Regular coffee is great. Thanks.

Taylor: Alright, yes, I snuck into the wedding to watch kyle officiate. But I hid in the back. I was discreet.

Michael: A wedding to which you weren’t invited, where your presence could have resulted in a — an unwelcome scene.

Taylor: Michael, I’m a much better person now. But I’m still human. I’m still me… which will always make me suspect in certain people’s eyes.

Michael: Oh, please, remember who you’re talking to. I am the guy who advised you while you and jack were battling for custody of young kyle. I’m also the person who eventually had to step in and take over the case.

Taylor: You’re the reason I got custody, in large part because of how you grilled phyllis.

Michael: I’m also the…

[ Whispering ] I’m also the person who organized your memorial service… because I didn’t want kyle to think that everybody hated his mom. I wanted him to know that there were others who shared in his sadness.

[ Sighs ]

Taylor: I — I didn’t know that. Wow.

[ Sighs ] Thank you, michael. Years late, but… no less appreciated.

Michael: You’re welcome.

Taylor: It reminds me all over again what I put poor kyle through.

Michael: Oh, you know what? I didn’t say those things to make you feel any more guilty than you already do. I believe you’ve made a sincere attempt to change, that you — that you want to make amends and heal your relationship with your son. All admirable goals that I think you can achieve.

[ Sighs ] As someone who has also felt the need to make amends. You may recall that I was no saint, either.

Taylor: [ Chuckles ] Yes, but look at you now. I admire you so much. I mean, how I wish I could have what you have. You have a place that you can truly call home, with people who love and — and respect you.

Michael: I’ve been fortunate, there’s no question. But you’re not completely alone. You have to know that there are people who care about what happens to you.

Taylor: Case in point.

Michael: As you said, you’re still you. And diane jenkins is a formidable woman. And right now, that means keeping your head held high and not taking any more impulsive moves… like showing up at events that you weren’t invited to, no matter how great the momentary satisfaction.

Taylor: Michael, don’t scold me.

Michael: No, no, I am being the friend you need now, trying to get through to you. If you ever want to have a real relationship with kyle, you’re going to have to be prepared to wait and suffer some of the wrath of genoa city.

Taylor: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Wow, look at these two. And every time I see them together, they’re like best buds.

Jack: Ignore them.

Phyllis: Okay, I’ll — I will do that for you. One prilosec otc in the morning

Tessa: Uh, well, it was just a slip of the tongue. I got a little ahead of myself, there. We were just talking about the future, and imagining kids, plural. But you know… maybe just one.

Mariah: No, it’s fine. I — I would love more than one.

Tessa: Yeah? I think it would be really special. And who knows? Maybe one of us will want to carry a child after adopting one. But we still have decided that this is the best thing for where we are in our lives.

Mariah: It is. Feels really right.

Tessa: [ Chuckles ]

[ Laughs ]

Phyllis: Well, this has been an amazing day. Amazing. The wedding was fun, wasn’t it?

Jack: Yeah, it was. I don’t know who was more shocked by my catching the bouquet — everyone else at the reception or me.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] It must have been hilarious. I wish I was there.

Taylor: You know why she’s doing that, don’t you?

Michael: Why who is doing what?

Taylor: Oh, phyllis, fawning all over jack. It’s totally for my benefit.

Michael: [ Sighs ] I’ll take your word for it.

Phyllis: [ Laughing ]

Taylor: Dinner was delightful, but I think it’s time for me to get back to my suite.

Michael: Oh, come on, you haven’t even touched dessert. Don’t let phyllis chase you away.

Taylor: Oh, [Scoffs] I deal with phyllis and her bad attitude on a daily basis. She never misses a chance to make me feel unwelcome in her establishment. Although she won’t have the pleasure much longer.

Michael: I assume you’re gonna find someplace else to stay, and I certainly don’t fault you for that.

Taylor: Yes, at first, she wanted me in her hotel so she could keep her eye on me and police my every move. But now that people know I’m back, she’s made it clear she wants me gone.

Michael: Oh. I’m sorry you feel mistreated.

Taylor: [ Sighs ] No, it’s okay. I’m sure wherever I land will be better. Anyway, I-I really do need to get going. What do I owe you for dinner?

Michael: Nothing. It’s on me.

Taylor: Michael. No.

Michael: Hey, I enjoyed your company, and even if I hadn’t, you saved me from eating alone, which is my least favorite activity.

Taylor: Oh, I enjoyed our time together, too. Thank you so much. And not just for the delicious food.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Taylor: I can’t tell you how much our friendship means to me, especially right now.

Michael: Well, like I said, you’re not alone. And remember my advice — no impulsive moves.

Taylor: Got it. Take care.

Michael: You too.

[ Indistinct conversation in distance ]

Taylor: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Oh.

Taylor: I just wanted to wish you both a good evening.

Jack: Good evening.

Phyllis: I-I see you’re making an early night of it so you can go pack so you can leave first thing in the morning.

Taylor: You’ve been very clear on that subject, phyllis. I just needed to finalize my plans.

Phyllis: I don’t want to keep you. Go ahead, go ahead.

Taylor: Good night.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: You think she’ll actually go back to L.A.?

Phyllis: Yeah. I mean, we’ve all made it abundantly clear that she is not welcome here. She’s not wanted here. And I’m gonna do whatever I can to drive that point home.

[ Sighs ] But your eyes are so blue. You know, sometimes when you look at me, it takes my breath away.

Jack: Oh, sorry about that.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] No.

Jack: I could try to get a handle on it.

Phyllis: Don’t be sorry. I like it.

Kyle: I’m so glad you’re here with me.

Summer: Me too.

Kyle: I love our life in milan. But it’s — it’s taken some getting used to. Sometimes I get homesick.

Summer: I know you do. And there is something special about being back here in genoa city. I miss this town more than i realized.

Kyle: Well, we should come home more often. Whenever you can get away from marchetti. And I know you’ve worked hard to make a name for yourself, but there’s something to be said about life balance, even after you’ve landed your dream job.

Summer: I actually have to talk to you about that. When you really need to sleep.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Phyllis: Hey! Are you okay? Is something wrong? Because every time I see you, you’re just chattin’ it up with your old pal, that lunatic diane jenkins.

Michael: She is my old pal. Remember? And I’m not about to kick a woman while she’s down. Plenty of folks are doing that already.

Phyllis: Not nearly enough. That’s what I say.

Michael: If you were to find yourself in a similar situation, I would —

Phyllis: Don’t compare me to diane.

Michael: Your propensity to do things that have consequences that you didn’t plan on, thus alienating great swaths of people, in which case — in which case, as your friend, I would stand by you in the same way, so suck it up. Look, you seemed perfectly happy with jack a moment ago. Why don’t you go enjoy yourself, alright?

Phyllis: [ Scoffs ]

Michael: Bye. Good luck with that, jack.

Jack: Michael.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Jack: Feel better now?

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Damn you and those blue eyes.

Noah: [ Sighs ] So, what brought you here, huh? Why aren’t you at jack’s?

Allie: So many people. Oh, that didn’t come out right.

Noah: It, uh, sounded honest.

Allie: Yeah, but it could be misconstrued as rude. The abbotts have been lovely and welcoming, but for many years, it was just my father and me.

Noah: It’s a big change for you.

Allie: Yeah, there is a lot of energy, and it all directed at me. It’s well-meaning energy. It’s just… we’re all kind of strangers, still. So…it’s awkward.

Noah: Hey, I get it. I do. I have a big family. The newmans — they’re, uh… how do I put this? Um, they’re an assertive bunch. They’re all smart, all have an idea. I mean, I left town to avoid family drama more than once. Last time, I left the whole continent.

Allie: [ Chuckling ] Wow.

Noah: Yeah, and it took me a long time to realize this. There’s far more good in being a part of it than there is bad. It’s something to think about.

Mariah: You know, even if you didn’t know whether I wanted another kid or not, you wouldn’t have to keep that from me. We share everything. Okay?

Tessa: Yeah. You’re right. It’s the best of who we are and who we’ll continue to be. My beautiful wife.

Mariah: My beautiful wife. If you’ve been living with heart disease,

Allie: I’m glad you figured out how to get along with your family well enough to not flee the country.

Noah: It’s a talent.

[ Chuckles ] Alright, well, I’ll get back to ignoring you now, but one last little pearl of wisdom. You really can take it at your own pace here. And jack, he’s one of the best guys I know, so you have nothing to worry about there. You know, he actually was my stepfather at one point.

Allie: So, one of his many marriages was to your mom?

Noah: Yep. Yeah, that’s right. And they’re still friends. And you already met my sister summer. I’m sure you got an idea about how open and cool she is.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah, she was the one who talked me into going to the wedding. She seems great.

Noah: And her husband, kyle, he’s the same. Now, they’re all kind and generous people who will take you on your own terms, so if you’re ever feeling like you need a little space, just ask for it, and they’ll still be there when you’re ready.

Kyle: So, what’s going on?

Summer: Well, I discovered certain things about marchetti’s finances that angelina’s been keeping from me. And when I went to her with questions, she claimed that it was nothing for me to worry about. She didn’t want to distract me from the work that I was doing.

Kyle: So she brushed you off?

Summer: More or less. I mean, she wasn’t rude about it or anything. In fact, she couldn’t have been nicer. But I could tell that something was off, so I did a deep dive into the company’s books.

Kyle: Hmm. How bad is it?

Summer: Worse than I could have ever imagined.

Kyle: Oh, boy. [ Sighs ]

Summer: Yeah. I realize now why angelina was so interested in my marketing experience. I mean, my vision for the brand did help increase revenue, which has improved the company’s financial footing. But they are deep in the hole, and it worries me.

Kyle: Did you bring your concerns to her?

Summer: [ Sighs ] Yeah. But she’s in denial. And she’s too afraid to do what it takes to shore things up.

Kyle: So… are you thinking about walking away?

Summer: No. I love my work there, and i really believe in angelina’s design talent.

[ Sighs ] I’ve been trying to think of a solution, but it’s gonna take something really big to keep them afloat.

Kyle: Well, you have an idea?

[ Chuckles ] Let’s hear it.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: Uh, I’m gonna say good night here.

Jack: Yeah, you’re probably right. Kids are at my place. I would be conspicuous in my absence. Don’t want to start any questions that are, frankly, none of their business.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: The way things have evolved between us, they will continue to evolve, but only as we want them to.

We will decide.

Phyllis: I couldn’t have said it better myself. I hope to see you tomorrow.

Jack: You can count on it.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ]

Taylor: My, my, so much romance in the air tonight. Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Tessa: [ Sighs ] Hey, let’s stay up all night. I want to experience every second of this perfect day.

Mariah: Yeah. I like that.

Tessa: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Watching the sunrise on our very first day as a married couple. Ready to take the world on… together.

Summer: What if… jabot bought marchetti?

Kyle: Wow. That is… definitely big and out of the box.

Summer: Jabot has been in and out of the fashion business. It wouldn’t take much to ramp back up. And then, with the partnership with fenmore’S…

Kyle: It makes it a natural fit.

[ Both sigh ] It’s interesting. I just got to think about how it could work.

Summer: I was thinking that we could move operations over here. We give angelina the option of relocating or working remotely in italy. It means that we could move back home permanently, which, talking to you now, clearly appeals to both of us. Then again, there might be other aspects that don’t work for you on a personal level. I mean, with diane coming back into your life again after all of these years, would you even want to come back under those circumstances?

Jack: Well, you seem to be taking full advantage of the hotel amenities before you move on.

Taylor: Oh, well, now that phyllis no longer sees a need to play watchdog, she’s eager for me to go.

Jack: Well, that’s understandable.

Taylor: Of course, given all of our history. Although she did seem to be enjoying her daily opportunity to take pot shots at me, remind me how universally hated I am in this town. Well, almost universally.

Jack: So, you decided to go to a wedding that you were neither invited to nor welcome at.

Taylor: To see my son, knowing that I had to be content to hide in shadows and watch from a distance.

[ Sighs ] Michael counseled me that if i want a relationship with kyle, I need to be patient, which I am more than willing to do, even if it means constantly turning the other cheek with phyllis, because then I’ll have more moments like I did at the wedding, where kyle agreed to reintroduce me to summer. You know, just to feel like a part of his life, even for a few minutes.

Jack: Sounds like michael gave you some good advice. If I were you, I’d take it.

Taylor: Well, have you talked to kyle? Uh, was — was he okay?

Jack: I am not going to be a go-between. You and kyle are both adults. I have done my part. I will support kyle in whatever decision he makes about how things move forward.

Taylor: As you should.

Jack: You need to give him time and space. Diane, you were gone for years. He deserves some time to make this decision without any pressure. Do you understand that?

Taylor: Yes, jack, I — i accept what you’re saying.

Jack: Good.

Taylor: So, you and phyllis?

Jack: What about us?

Taylor: Well, you seem to be moving things along.

[ Clicks tongue ] Interesting timing. Almost like she’s marking her territory.

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