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Victoria: Ashland?

Ashland: Hello, my darling.

Victoria: You were up and out of the house so early this morning. Is everything alright?

Ashland: I’m fine.

Victoria: I’m surprised you’re here. I just stopped by to tie up some loose ends before our temporary CEO takes over. So, have you had a chance to mull over our next steps? Do you have any plan that you want to share with me yet?

Ashland: Uh…I’ve actually been thinking quite a bit about what to do next. [ Sighs ]

Victoria: And?

Ashland: I’m beginning to have second thoughts.

Victor: Hey. I thought I’d find you here.

[ Door closes ]

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Hey.

Victor: So, any additional evidence that Ashland is moving forward with his plan?

Adam: Not since he broke in and I let him get through my computer’s firewall. There’s no indication he planted any files on my computer. Have you heard anything more from Victoria?

Victor: No. I haven’t.

Adam: Well, then how do we know that the plan is definitely still on? Maybe she called it off.

Victor: No. It is still on.

Adam: Well, then where are we in the scheme of things? Are we in the beginning stages? How much warning am I gonna get when things move along? And what should I be expecting when I get busted for framing Ashland? ‘Cause I have a kid to look out for. What am I supposed to tell Connor? And more importantly, the really big one, is do you honestly believe that this is the smartest move to make?

Sharon: I can just see the wedding invitation now — “Sharon Rosales is honored to invite you to the wedding of her daughter, Mariah Copeland, to the love of her life, Tessa Porter… on Friday the 13th of May. The brides will get married standing under a ladder to thumb their nose at superstition.”

Nick: You know, I was, uh — I don’t know. I thought it was a little weird, the Friday the 13th thing, to start, but I’m coming around to it. It’ll be fun and unique.

Sharon: It’ll definitely give people something to talk about. I’m just glad the wedding isn’t this month.

Nick: I know we don’t have a lot of time, but it’ll all work out.

Sharon: How can you be so calm? I mean, this ’70s theme — that’s — ’70s glam is a lot of work, you know? I know that Noah came up with a beautiful design plan, but now we have to figure out how to build it. They’re talking about doing it in a theater. Those are booked months, if not a year, in advance. Will there be a rehearsal dinner? Hey, you know what we need?

Nick: What?

Sharon: We need to have daily meetings about this from now up until the night of the wedding. That’ll give us a fraction of the amount of time we need to actually do this right. Why did I let Mariah and Tessa go without nailing some of this down?

Victoria: Second thoughts about what? Are you feeling okay? I’m really worried about you after that spell that you had recently.

Ashland: No. Really. I’m fine. I am. And when I — [ Clears throat ] When I said “second thoughts,” I was referring to our trip to Tuscany.

Victoria: Well, you were the one who made the decision to cancel it.

Ashland: I know, and I stand by that decision. It’s definitely the smartest move. It’ll give us time to prove that Adam is the one who’s been setting me up.

Victoria: Then what’s the problem?

Ashland: I was just looking forward to having time alone with you, away from the sneering eyes and the false accusations.

Victoria: Also known as a typical Newman family dinner.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] That’s funny. I imagine growing up with that family you had to develop a complex sense of humor. But you’re not fooling me. I can see the toll this has taken on you.

Victoria: We’ll keep each other strong.

Ashland: Hey, I have the skin of a woolly mammoth.

Victoria: That is not true.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] See, you only say that because you know me better than anyone ever has. Okay. Alright. Yes, this is starting to wear me down a bit. I’m just sorry that we missed the opportunity to, um — to regroup, to reconnect.

Victoria: So true. And Italy is so beautiful this time of year. There’s so much fog. It covers everything like a thick blanket. You can lose yourself.

Ashland: We will get back to Tuscany eventually. But until that day, I…

Victoria: We’ll create an oasis for ourselves and make ourselves untouchable while we find proof that Adam is behind all of this.

Ashland: Once we clear my name… and the truth comes to light.

Victoria: Is there something else that you want to tell me?

Nick: Sharon, if Tessa and Mariah think they can pull the 13th off and it’s the date they really, really want, then we can make it work.

Sharon: Oh. Can we?

Nick: [ Chuckles ] I’m just saying, you got a lot of people around here who are willing to jump in and help.

Sharon: You know what? You’re right. I should give you a to-do list. How about you scour the entire Midwest for authentic ’70s decor? I’m talking wall coverings, chairs that somewhat match with Noah’s design plan, and then accumulate as much of it as you can, like enough to fill a theater.

Nick: Fine. Got it covered. What else you got?

Sharon: Next is — tell me what’s wrong.

Nick: I guess I am, uh, worried about Victoria and Ashland. Uh, Vick says she has a plan to get him out of her life. She finally told us all what it is.

Sharon: Doesn’t sound like you’re too impressed with her plan.

Nick: I just didn’t want to bring it up, you know, while everyone was talking about Mariah’s wedding plans.

Sharon: Oh, the last thing that Mariah and Tessa need to hear about right now is a marriage that was entirely based on a lie.

Nick: Yeah, all the talk about, you know, dresses and venues — it’s a good diversion.

Sharon: But now that everyone’s gone?

Nick: All my questions and concerns and my very strong desire to rip Locke apart have come right back.

Sharon: Would it help you to talk through Victoria’s plan?

Nick: Uh… I really think it’s best if you don’t know what it is. I will say that Victoria’s plan makes her complicit, and I think that crosses a line.

Ashland: If I had known the universe was saving you for me, I would have lived an entirely different life, a life so wholesome that no false accusation against me would ever stick.

Victoria: You know it’s too late for regrets now.

Ashland: You have temporarily sacrificed the job you’ve worked your entire life for to stand by me. I just wish there was some way I could think of to make that up to you.

Victoria: No, I don’t want you to jump through hoops for me.

Ashland: Victoria —

Victoria: This is my choice. I feel very good about it.

Ashland: I never thought I could love anyone as deeply as I love you. And that took me by surprise. I hate the feeling that one day that could all just fall away.

Victoria: It won’t.

Ashland: No, I know. I know. We’ve talked about this before. It’s been on my mind ever since I’ve had to face the possibility that you — you could just walk away from me if you believe those lies.

Victoria: You make it sound like you’re afraid that might actually happen. Are you doubting our plan now?

Ashland: No, I-I believe we can pull it off. The question is, are we going about it the right way?

Victoria: What do you mean?

Ashland: I snuck into Adam’s office while you were talking to your family.

Victoria: You did?

Ashland: I managed to get into his computer. I was looking for evidence that he’s the one who framed me.

Victoria: I didn’t realize you had already done something so bold. What did you find?

Ashland: Nothing that would implicate Adam as the one who’s behind the lies.

Victoria: No, of course not, because Adam is too smart to leave a digital trail on his work laptop. This is personal for him. We have to dig deeper.

Ashland: Yeah, that’s the thing. I’m not sure I want to dig deeper.

Victoria: Will it take more time and extra manpower? Absolutely. I mean, I never said that it was going to be easy, but trust me, we’re gonna uncover Adam’s mistakes. There’s got to be evidence somewhere.

Ashland: When I was in Adam’s office, I heard Adam and Sally’s voice outside the door.

Victoria: Oh, my god. Did they catch you?

Ashland: No. For a minute, I thought they might, but it hit me — I was behaving like some lowlife criminal. And I… I mean, yes, I’ve done things like that in my past, but I put that man behind me when I fell in love with you. And yet there he was, back again, up to his old tricks. And I hate myself for it.

Victoria: Oh, Ashland. I am so sorry.

Ashland: And now I’m realizing that the only way for our plan to work is for us to go further down that path. And I’m afraid it will destroy our love for good.

Victor: I thought we were all on the same page. Are you now questioning the details of Victoria’s plan?

Adam: Am I not allowed to do that? Isn’t this entire thing revolved around me?

Victor: Son, Ashland Locke has taken the bait, okay? He’ll now come up with some proof that you’re out to get him.

Adam: Right, which everyone will believe because, hey, it’s Adam.

Victor: But we all know it’s a charade, okay? He will come up with some evidence that you’re out to destroy him. Then we all say we are sorry, but we ask him for evidence. He will then plant that evidence in your computer.

Adam: And maybe he will figure it out. I mean, the guy has managed to outwit us many of times.

Victor: We will catch him red-handed, which will give me reason to nullify his contract with Newman/Locke, and he’ll be out.

Adam: Yeah. Sounds so simple.

Victor: And Victoria will be free of that man. You will emerge from all of this unscathed. Now, are you having doubts about your role in this whole thing?

Adam: Look, I understand the plan. And I will stick to my role. The black sheep. But I’m just getting a little tired of always having to prove what a team player I am. Hell, it was my idea to improve Victoria’s plan by me staying on as temporary CEO, and then you can pretend to fire me when Ashland plants and then find the evidence. All of this — it sounds great on paper, right? But if you actually think about it, Victoria’s idea is dependent on far too many details. There’s a ton of potential pitfalls, and I just want to make sure that you’ve considered all the flaws.

Victor: Such as?

Adam: First of all, she was inspired by the plan to trick me into publishing disparaging articles about Billy’s drinking and his gambling. It was a scheme so weak that, when she found out about it, she shut it down.

Victor: So what? She may now have come up with a plan that’ll actually work.

Adam: Okay, look, my biggest issue is this entire thing hinges on Ashland planting faked evidence. And I gave him the opportunity to do that, and he didn’t take it. So, possibly he knows that I gave him access to the computer.

Victor: Son, Ashland’s days at our family business are numbered, one way or the other. So, uh, you can stop worrying about Newman/Locke.

Adam: Yeah. Um, well, about that, I think that we should talk about it.

Victor: I give you my word, Adam, that after all this has been said and done, you will return to your position at Newman Media and Victoria will resume the role as sole CEO of Newman Enterprises.

Adam: I will play my part, as agreed.

Victor: Good.

Adam: But I just think you’re putting way too much faith into a half-baked plan that Ashland might already see right through. And if that’s the case, while we’re distracted, thinking that we’ve got everything under control and the plan is working, he’s out there plotting his next move.

Victor: Let him. It’s a chess game. I’m good at it. Very good at it.

Victoria: Nothing about this plan is gonna damage our relationship. The two of us fighting this injustice together — it’s only gonna make us stronger.

Ashland: And I want to believe that, but everything that’s happened, everything that is about to happen could fundamentally change what we have together. Are we about to cross a line to protect our love, only to destroy it in the end?

Victoria: Do you still believe that Adam is the one framing you?

Ashland: Yes, I do. You said it yourself. He’s the most obvious culprit. But we didn’t find any proof.

Victoria: That’s because he’s really good at covering his tracks.

Ashland: Yes, but time is of the essence here, which means we’re going to have to fabricate proof. We are gonna have to plant evidence for this — for this plan to work. Do you understand that? [ Sighs ] So far, we’ve been focused on proving that Adam is the one who’s trying to set me up here, right? But now I’m seeing the bigger picture. Now I’m seeing what has to happen, what we have to do. And I can’t in good conscience ask you to be a part of that.

Victoria: That is not your call.

Ashland: I’m gonna ask you again. Do you understand what we are about to do? We are about to embark on a scheme to defraud, exactly the same thing that your family is accusing me of doing, and that lie almost cost me your trust and your love. Now, as far as I know, unless you’re keeping something from me, you’ve never been an active participant in anything like this.

Victoria: Well, sometimes you have to bend the rules.

Ashland: I’m not talking about business gamesmanship here. This is entirely different.

Victoria: I agreed to stand by while you and my father and Adam decided to turn the tables on Billy.

Ashland: Yes, but you insisted on staying out of that loop. You said no details.

Victoria: Because I didn’t want to get involved.

Ashland: So, why are you willing to do this now?

Sharon: The way you’re talking about Victoria’s plan, it sounds like you’re worried for her safety.

Nick: I am. You know, I’m relieved that she doesn’t seem to be believing any of Ashland’s claims and that she wants to get him out of her life. But a lot could go wrong.

Sharon: He is just despicable. You know, it’s bad enough that he lied about being sick, but then to use a fake diagnosis as a power grab?

Nick: I knew he was trouble from the first moment I met him.

Sharon: Makes me wonder what else he’ll do to get what he wants.

Nick: Every time I think he has sunk as far as humanly possible, he breaks through to a new rock bottom.

Sharon: And there’s no way to convince Victoria to try a different course of action?

Nick: She won’t listen. Ever since she found that Ashland was lying to her, she is determined to handle this on her own. The only saving grace is I know Dad’s security team is keeping a very close eye on her.

Sharon: Well, that doesn’t make me feel any better. It makes me scared that he thinks that necessary. And this could put you in danger, too. There’s no knowing where Ashland’s gonna draw the line if he feels like the entire Newman family’s antagonizing him. Is this an all-out war?

Victoria: Perhaps I would feel different if we were framing an innocent man. But we’re talking about holding someone who is guilty accountable for what he has done, and I am furious with Adam for trying to taint your reputation by concocting this scheme.

Ashland: You’re saying Adam will get what he deserves.

Victoria: Do you know that way before he tried to frame me for switching my father’s medication he conspired with Jack to come up with a fake diary in which my father admitted to murdering a man? That’s what Adam does. He comes up with fake evidence to frame his enemies.

Ashland: But that was the “old Adam,” right?

Victoria: I will never truly believe that Adam has changed.

Ashland: But…

Victoria: But what?

Ashland: But what if we’re wrong? What if, by some gross miscalculation on our part, it turns out Adam is innocent? Are you willing to take that chance for my sake? Are you willing to go that distance with no remorse? Because I couldn’t live with myself if one day you turn around you and regret the decisions you’re making right here, right now in this room, and you resent me for it because I led you down that path. Do you understand that?

Victoria: Where is all this talk coming from? You seemed so sure earlier. You knew that Adam was guilty.

Ashland: Yes. Adam is guilty. But this — this is putting you in an impossible position. Look, I’ve told you before, I kept things about my past from you because I didn’t want to taint what we have together, what we share, but this right here — you will know how low you are sinking. And you’ll tell yourself that you’re doing it for me and that one day you’ll resent it and you’ll blame me, and I will be the man who made you cross that line. Victoria… I love you so much. But I’m afraid. I’m afraid I’m taking you to the point of no return.

[ Liquid pouring ]

Sally: So, how did things go with Victor?

Adam: Oh, he was nice enough to let me know, once Victoria’s plan succeeds, I get to come back to my little job right here.

Sally: After you’ve been the fake fall guy for the family and everyone turns against you?

Adam: Yep.

Sally: But that whole convoluted plan could have never worked without you. So, once you help them rid their company and the town of Locke, they just discard you, even before they see what you’re capable of as CEO? The whole reason that you took the plan in the first place was to prove yourself a better leader.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I wish I’d been there with you.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Why is that? So he would have two people to ignore?

Sally: No. So I could make sure that he understood your concerns about Victoria’s plan.

Adam: Oh, well, I laid them out for him. We didn’t see eye to eye. Only thing I didn’t point out is that Ashland already has a fall guy. He’s been blaming Dad all along. I mean, why not just finish what Ashland started and let Dad be the bad guy?

Sally: That would have gone over well.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] No, it’s just — it’s abundantly clear why I am the person being thrown under the bus in Victoria’s plan. It just furthers the family view that, uh, I’m the disposable one.

Sally: Victoria might think that, but Victor does not, and Nick is on your side. He said himself that he thinks that you’ve changed. Look, just bide your time. Play along. That way, you have more opportunities to prove yourself. Think about it. In your short time as temporary CEO, you’ve already managed to sell Victor on a bigger and better streaming service.

Adam: Ohh, well, actually, that might have backfired. Since my pitch had creative content, it might have just convinced him that my place is right here at Newman Media.

Sally: Well, it’s not that bad here.

Adam: It is the age-old dynamic. I will never be the kind of heir that Victoria represents.

Victoria: I’m not afraid to cross that line to save you, protecting you and your reputation, and that’s honestly what matters to me the most.

Ashland: Or we could just… walk away.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] You can’t mean that.

Ashland: I do. Why don’t we just go somewhere, start something new?

Victoria: We couldn’t.

Ashland: If you’re that angry at your family for trying to break us up, maybe it’s time for a clean slate.

Victoria: You would really consider doing that, like you did when you buried Bobby DeFranco and reinvented yourself as Ashland Locke? You would just reset everything and start over? I mean, could you really walk away from everything that we’ve created at Newman/Locke?

Ashland: We’ll start a new empire.

Victoria: [ Laughs ] Just like that?

Ashland: You are the only thing that matters to me. Us. Our love. I never believed I could feel this intensely, this profoundly about anything, and I want to protect that. I want to protect you in the best way I can. Just think about it, okay? It could be incredible. Making something of our very own.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Ashland.

Ashland: It’s okay. No, I’m not gonna press you on this. To be continued for now.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: I think I’m gonna head home for a bit.

Victoria: Are you feeling alright?

Ashland: Yeah. No. I’m fine. I, um… nothing a little rest won’t cure. [ Chuckles ]

Adam: I have tried to be good. I’ve done what I consider to be a monumental job at walking the straight and narrow, um, changing the way that people see me, working on my relationships with my family. I mean, you would think donating a kidney to Faith would persuade everyone once and for all.

Sally: That was very noble of you.

Adam: Then there was Victoria’s wedding. I was the one that got Gaines out of the way. The reason that, uh, she and Locke were even able to get up there and, uh, choke out their vows. So I suppose this is all my fault.

Sally: Mm-hmm. 100%.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] [ Sighs ] I’ve just tried to be the best father that, um, I can be to Connor. [ Clears throat ] I’ve tried to make good choices, be an example, you know, be someone that he can look up to. And Chelsea. Chelsea — I have done right by her.

Sally: You were a lot more forgiving than I would have been under the circumstances.

Adam: I gave her a job. I didn’t fight her for sole custody. And I tried — I tried so hard not to break her heart because that was the right thing to do. The old Adam wouldn’t even know what those words meant.

Sally: You’re turning your life around.

Adam: Well, that’s what I’m saying, is I was finally getting to a place where my family was trusting me again. They were including me, and they were expecting me to show up. I mean, I’d proved to them that I wasn’t like Locke. That I didn’t need to lie and cheat to get the life that I wanted. And how do I get rewarded? As being the fall guy. And then when my services are no longer needed as a punching bag, they can just kick me to the curb? [ Scoffs ] I don’t know. I mean, what is the point in being the good guy if that is how they all still see me?

Nick: It’s just complicated, you know? It’s involving a lot of double and triple cross, a lot of moving parts, some loose cannons.

Sharon: Could one of those be Adam?

Nick: I thought you said you had enough to worry about with Mariah’s Friday the 13th wedding.

Sharon: Uh-oh. Speak of the devil.

Nick: Is it Ashland?

Sharon: He is on his way over here.

Nick: Well, I better go. I don’t think I can control myself around him.

Sharon: Don’t worry. I’ll handle him.

Ashland: Hello, Nick.

Nick: I’ll talk to you later.

Sharon: I’ll see you soon.

Ashland: Well, I’m guessing you’ve been brought up to speed as to why I’ve fallen out of the good graces of the Newman family. What are the chances of my getting a good cup of coffee anyway?

Sally: Being the CEO of Newman Media is not exactly kicked to the curb. You are the head of a major communications company that you have managed to turn into an unmitigated success.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: Congratulations. You shouldn’t give up just because Victor made one of his transparent power moves. He obviously was mad that you were challenging the plan, so he put you in your place by reminding you that he has the power to demote you.

Adam: Yeah. Yeah, I got the message.

Sally: But he also has the power to promote you. So, if you want to be a leader, lead. And don’t look for permission. And also, count yourself lucky for all of the opportunities that you’ve been handed ’cause most people don’t get the millions of chances that you’ve had to reinvent themselves or the resources at their disposal.

Adam: Thank you.

Sally: For what?

Adam: Um…your honesty. And for reminding me that, uh, it’s easy for me to sound like a selfish and insensitive jerk. I know that you’ve had to work a lot harder to get where you are than I have.

Sally: Well, I’ve never fooled myself into believing that the world is fair.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: Besides, from my brief exposure to the Newman family dynamics, you are a saint for what you’ve had to put up with. And I know that you’ve had to jump through hoops of your own to get where you are now.

Adam: So, I’m forgiven for my little pity party?

Sally: Well, you’re lucky that you have me to keep you in line.

Adam: [ Laughs ] Agreed.

Sally: Do me a favor. Please don’t let this get under your skin. You have done a monumental job of turning your life around.

Adam: Mm. I’m just glad you didn’t know the old me.

Sally: Well, the one I’m with now is phenomenal.

Adam: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: And you will get a chance to make your move, and when you do, I know it will be amazing.

Ashland: Huh. I have the feeling that this is gonna be the coldest cup of coffee I’ve ever had.

Sharon: You’re more than welcome to visit a different establishment.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] And you have the right to refuse service to anyone, so I guess I should be thanking you for not kicking me out.

Sharon: Oh, I, uh — I give the cold shoulder to everyone who lies about having cancer.

Ashland: You know, I heard about your recent health crisis, and I’m really sorry you had to go through that. But for what it’s worth, I am innocent of the claims made against me.

Sharon: I want to give you the benefit of the doubt. I really do. But —

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Nikki: Hey. I saw Ashland leave your office, so I knew the coast was clear. What’s going on? Has something happened?

Victoria: In a way.

Nikki: Well, did he have more fake evidence to use against Adam?

Victoria: No, just the opposite. Ashland is questioning whether we should go through with this plan to blame Adam.

Nikki: Oh, really? And why is that? Does he think it might backfire?

Victoria: No, it’s bigger than that. He claims that he doesn’t want to force me to cross the line and get my hands dirty.

Nikki: Wow. That’s the last thing I would have expected.

Victoria: Ashland has dropped this charade that there’s proof that Adam is behind everything, and now he says that he’s going to have to plant it. And he doesn’t want to drag me down into it. I had to practically beg him to frame Adam so that Ashland would still believe that I’m on his side.

Nikki: Oh, my god. I cannot believe how manipulative he is. He wants you to think that he actually loves you and that he suddenly has a conscience? He’s despicable. Victoria, what are you thinking?

Victoria: In all the time I’ve known him, he’s never sounded so sincere.

Sharon: Your coffee. May you drink it in good health. You know, when I was sick, I found that green tea — oh. What am I talking about? Barking up the wrong tree.

Ashland: I was really hoping you would give me the benefit of the doubt, but, uh… well, I fully intend to exonerate myself.

Sharon: And bring the real criminal to light. Well, I won’t hold my breath. Excuse me. I have some to take care of.

Ashland: Of course.

Sally: Um… do you want to leave?

Adam: Actually, um, give me a moment with Ashland. I’ve got an idea.

Sally: Be careful.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Ashland.

Ashland: Oh, look at that. It’s the new pretend CEO. Uh, let me give you two pieces of advice. Uh, don’t spend too much time on projects that won’t come to fruition, and don’t get too comfortable. The, uh — the title, the power — it’s all gonna be gone in a flash. Excuse me.

Adam: Well, hey, don’t leave yet. I’m here to make a deal.

Nikki: Ashland is a liar, a con man. That’s what he does. And he’s damn good at it. He has been working us from day one, until we learned the truth.

Victoria: I think there’s more to this.

Nikki: Honey, don’t fool yourself. He knows his days are numbered, and he’s looking for a clean exit. Or maybe he’s figured out what we are planning and he wants to get away before we can pull it off.

Victoria: He said that we should escape.

Nikki: What are you talking about?

Victoria: He asked me if I would be willing to walk away from you all and the company and go somewhere and start fresh.

Nikki: Oh, yeah, as if either one of you would walk away from your companies. I think he has grown suspicious and he is testing you. Sweetheart, after everything that’s happened, everything that we know, don’t tell me that you were tempted to run away with him. Victoria?

Ashland: I thought I made it clear when we spoke earlier that I’m not interested in making any deals.

Adam: Well, this one is different. This offer comes without any threats.

Ashland: I see. And by whose authority do you make this offer?

Adam: Mine. I am representing the Newman family. Now, we are prepared to give you $500 million to walk away.

Ashland: “Walk away.”

Adam: Well, start over somewhere else, which seems to be one of your greatest talents. You leave Newman/Locke. You leave Victoria today.

Nick: Why is everyone so upset? Has Victoria’s plan hit a snag?

Nikki: Well, now Ashland seems to be conflicted about framing Adam.

Nick: Well, honestly, so am I, Vick. Uh, I hate to say it, but I never, ever liked your plan. It forces you to cross a line that I’m not comfortable with.

Victoria: That’s funny because Ashland shares that sentiment. He told me earlier that he doesn’t want to drag me to the point of no return.

Nick: Well, it looks like Ashland and I finally agree about something.

Victoria: I disagree. I’m not selling my soul to oust my husband. I’m just allowing him to perpetuate the crime of coming up with false evidence to frame Adam. It’s still the strongest plan that we have.

Nikki: Well, the only problem now is that Ashland is having second thoughts. Has what Ashland said made you question your decision? Victoria, after everything that has happened, despite everything, is there still a part of you that is in love with him?

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Jack: I thought I would’ve heard from kyle by now. He’s supposed to get back to me on when he can come to genoa city.

Phyllis: Oh, shoot, maybe he got caught up with something and he can’t make it.

Jack: Well, I will go to italy to talk to him if I have to.

Phyllis: No, no, we agreed that you didn’t want to do that. You didn’t want to leave the country with diane here.

Jack: If I want to be the one to break the news to him about his mother, I may not have a choice.

Phyllis: You really have to do it fast, jack. I don’t know if diane is gonna agree to your demand. She may jump the gun and tell kyle herself. She’s a loose cannon.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Look at you. Can you believe how beautiful my granddaughter is?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, I noticed that the first time I met you.

Allie: Thank you.

Jack: She’s also smart. Did I tell you she’s getting her degree — a master’s — in chemical engineering?

Phyllis: Oh, wow, and that is very impressive.

Allie: Jack, please, I have not graduated yet.

Phyllis: No, you have to get used to it. I mean, your grandfather, he loves to brag about his family. It’s sort of the abbott way.

Jack: I’m sorry if i overstepped, I —

Allie: No, no, like I told you before, my dad was actually the same way. He used to make a big deal out of every a, every award and achievement.

Jack: That’s because every one of them is an achievement. I look at this as a gift. I can’t tell you how grateful i am that we’ve gotten to know each other, that… why do I feel like there’s something you’re not saying? If I’m going too far with this grandfather thing —

Allie: No, it’s not — it’s not you at all, jack. It’s me. There’s something that I think you should know.

Noah: So what’s up? What’s this big meeting about?

Sharon: Hey, noah, come on in. Join the club.

Rey: We’ve all been waiting to hear. Mariah’s not gonna say a word until everyone’s here.

Mariah: That is absolutely right, and now that you’re here, the only person we’re waiting for is tessa.

Noah: Hey, dad.

Nick: Hey.

Noah: You okay?

Faith: I think something’s up with our father. He hasn’t said any of his really cringy dad jokes in the last hour. You know that’s not like him.

Noah: Okay, so something is wrong.

Nick: Everything’s fine. It’s fine. Hey, why did the football coach go to the bank? To get his quarter back.

Noah: Yeah, you see what you started now?

Nick: Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa! What happens if a snowman has a tantrum? He has a meltdown!

Sharon: Ah!

Faith: Enough.

Nick: Why? I got a “latte” more of those where they came from.

[ Laughter, groaning ]

Faith: Okay, we believe you. You’re fine. I never thought that I’d be saying this, but I’m glad you’re back to your old, normal, bad-joke-telling self again.

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

Tessa: Hi! Sorry, sorry I’m late. I got tied up.

Mariah: Yeah.

Faith: It’s fine. You’re here now.

Rey: We’ve been waiting. Just tell us the news.

Sharon: Can’t wait to hear.

Tessa: Okay, here it is.

Mariah: We…have set a wedding date.

Nick: Alright!

Sharon: Yay!

Nick: There you go.

Sharon: Yay!

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Mariah: So the wedding date is may 13th.

Sharon: I assume you mean of 2023?

Tessa: No, we’re talking may as in next month.

Sharon: Oh.

Noah: Wow.

Sharon: Um…when you said there was no way you could make it by april — the date that you had originally hoped for — i thought you were going to postpone the wedding for a while.

Mariah: Yeah, that was the initial plan. You know, we were thinking sort of late summer, but tessa booked some amazing summer music festivals, like, all over the country.

Faith: Wow, that’s so cool.

Tessa: Thank you. So we didn’t want to wait to get married until after I was done.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, I’m ready to put a ring on that.

[ Laughs ]

Rey: You know, may 13th, that’s a friday. You know that, right?

Tessa: Yeah, no, I know. Isn’t it amazing? A friday the 13th wedding?

Rey: [ Laughs ]

Sharon: What kind of wedding are you planning? Please don’t tell me it’s going to involve hockey masks and machetes.

Mariah: No, we’re not planning on having bloody heads as our centerpieces or anything.

Rey: That would have been so cool.

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Well, look, we — we already knew that we didn’t want our wedding to be conventional, so why not throw out superstitions and — and any negativity and, you know, i think getting married on this date says that we’re fearless.

Tessa: And, you know, i haven’t really ever told anyone this, but 13’s my lucky number.

Faith: But I am worried. No offense, but this sounds like a really bad idea.

Allie: It’s about diane. I went back to the house yesterday to see her.

Jack: Yeah, I was afraid of this. Did she reach out with some excuse that she needed to see you?

Phyllis: I bet she pulled out all the stops to convince you that she could be trusted.

Allie: No, no, that wasn’t the case at all. It was my idea to go see her. And don’t worry, I have not forgotten how she used me to get to you, jack, or how upset she made you. It was just that I felt like i deserved some answers, and i wanted to talk with her when i was less upset.

Jack: Well, that makes sense to me.

Allie: And I had some questions about you and your family. To be honest, I just — I wanted to hear a different side of the story about the abbotts. I hope that doesn’t offend you, jack.

Jack: No, not in the least.

Phyllis: I can’t imagine what she said to you.

Allie: Oh, uh, nothing negative, except when it came to her own mistakes.

Jack: So what exactly did she say to you?

Allie: Um, she mostly talked about kyle, with nothing but high praise and admiration. I mean, from her description, my uncle sounds like a pretty remarkable young man, even if he’s not that much older than me.

Jack: Kyle is pretty remarkable. I’m very proud of the man he has grown into.

Phyllis: That’s the abbott family pride.

Jack: I would love for you to get to meet kyle someday soon.

Allie: Yeah, I’m looking forward to that. Got to see if he lives up to the hype.

Jack: As luck would have it, kyle is coming to genoa city soon. I would be thrilled to fly you there, where you could meet him and all of the other abbotts. I’m steve, I lost 138 pounds in nine months on golo

Tessa: Well, you know, friday the 13th isn’t necessarily unlucky. In chinese culture, the number 13 is considered very lucky. It means defiantly vibrant and assures growth.

Mariah: And, you know, that describes us perfectly. I’m defiant, she’s vibrant. We’re ready to grow.

Nick: Yeah, but faith may be onto something. I mean, even if you’re not superstitious at all, do you want to set a date where it could possibly give the guests the heebie-jeebies?

Tessa: Look, we respect and appreciate all your concerns, but this day, our wedding, is going to be the beginning of an amazing journey for us, and it’s going to be filled with good luck and good fortune. I just know it.

Noah: Well, I, for one, am behind it 100%. It’s a daring idea and, dare i say, a great one.

Mariah: Thank you, noah, for being supportive.

Sharon: It’s not about not supporting you it’s about wanting only the best for you. Everyone here wants you to have the wedding of your dreams.

Allie: Yeah, maybe a trip to genoa city could work. It really depends on school and finals.

Jack: Yeah, yeah, I get it. We’ll play it by ear. No pressure at all.

Phyllis: Uh, allie, I just want to ask you a question, if you don’t mind. What else did you and diane talk about?

Allie: Not much, really. Uh…she wanted to know about my past, but I didn’t really feel comfortable opening up to her about that.

Phyllis: That’s wise. That’s wise. That’s wise. Trust your instinct on that, because diane has a way of taking any little personal tidbit about your life and turning it into a bomb so it explodes all over the place.

Allie: It’s weird ’cause i trusted her at first, you know? I mean, she was the reason i reached back out to jack. I don’t get it. I just — how could someone be so friendly and kind and caring while at the same time she was trying to manipulate me?

Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, but, see, that’s what diane does so very well. She’s very, very good at pulling people into her web.

Allie: Yeah, but I do think some of the things that she was saying, she was sincere about it. Listen, after my talk with her yesterday, things actually made a lot more sense. Diane loves her son deeply. She admits that she made a terrible mistake and she really wants to fix it.

Phyllis: Mm, mm, but see, that’s the thing. It wasn’t just one mistake. It was like so much.

Jack: Let’s let her finish.

Allie: I guess what really struck me about diane was how much she loves her son. I mean, it’s part of the reason that I went over there in the first place. Her desperation for a connection to her family was just… I don’t know, it really spoke to me. The loss of my father has — has left this huge void in my life, and that’s why I’ve been trying to get to know the abbotts.

Jack: I hope you know how very grateful I am for that.

Allie: But diane went as far as buying a house in the hopes to reconnect with you and your son. Jack, listen, I agree it’s a very strange way to go about it, but there couldn’t be any intention behind that besides love.

Phyllis: Um, yeah, hey, well, she’s — she’s really good at putting on an act, and that’s usually when she’s planning something diabolical.

Allie: But, jack, listen, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we would be if we met while my father was still alive. Maybe, just — just maybe, diane deserves that same chance that you’ve been asking for.

Jack: Allie, I have fallen for diane’s emotional pleas myself in the past. She’s very good at this. She gets you to thinking she’s a friend, start to trust her. You start thinking, “wow, she has my best interests at heart,” and then, ultimately, you find out this is all about her. It’s all for her.

Allie: But isn’t it just — isn’t it possible that she’s telling the truth this one time? Couldn’t she have changed in all of these years? She seems genuinely ashamed of who she was, and honestly, it sounds like she’s had a really hard time with it.

Jack: I can understand your believing her claims. You haven’t had the experience with her that we have.

Allie: But maybe — maybe we should give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she really does want to make amends with her son. And if there’s any chance that she’s telling the truth there, doesn’t she deserve that chance?

You never know

what opportunities

Jack: Allie, I respect your kindness, your sense of optimism, and you’re partly right. But in the end, this is a decision kyle’s going to have to make. Kyle will have to decide whether or not he’s going to give his mother a second chance. So I’ve reached out to him.

Phyllis: Quite nobly, I might add.

Jack: And asked him to come to genoa city so that we could talk, so that I could tell him what I’ve learned. It’s not gonna be an easy conversation. A lot has happened. Kyle has spent a lot of his life struggling with his mother’s death. It’s gonna be a real shock to him.

Phyllis: And he’s very, very smart. I’m sure he’ll make the right decision.

Allie: And what about you, jack? If kyle accepts his mother back into his life, will you be able to forgive and forget?

Jack: To be honest, I can’t imagine a scenario in which i could ever forgive diane for what she’s done. It’s hard for me to ever believe that she is a changed woman.

Phyllis: Yeah, and I feel exactly the same way, by the way. That woman is dead to me.

Allie: Wow. I mean, I saw how angry you were when you first saw her, and then I heard her version of what happened with kyle, but I guess I still don’t have a full sense of what she did to both of you.

Jack: That is a story for another day.

Phyllis: Yeah, for another day. Listen, can I ask you a question, allie? Um, yeah, did diane come to you and, you know, suggest that you try to convince us to forgive her for everything that she’s done?

Jack: I think allie’s motives were all her own.

Phyllis: No, I know that. Allie’s motives are her own. I’m just talking about diane.

Allie: No. No, no, no, phyllis. That wasn’t the case at all. Diane did not ask for help, at least, you know, not outright. I came here completely on my own.

Phyllis: See, but that’s perfect diane manipulation.

Allie: I was not manipulated. Okay? I came here for the same reason that I came to see diane, which is to get to know my father’s family. Diane only said that she wished there was a way out of this. I mean, she realizes what she’s lost and she regrets it deeply. Jack, she really seems to want to do better.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Kyle is my son.

Jack: You said yourself he’s a grown man. He has built a wonderful life with his family. You think I’m gonna let you destroy that? Poison his life in italy? No. Never. So you go back to your new and improved life. I’ll go back to genoa city and forget this ever happened.

Diane: But you won’T. You can’T. That’s not the man you are, jack. You love kyle with your whole heart. And half of him is me.

Jack: He grieved, diane.

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

Jack: Cried himself to sleep night after night. His mother died. She was killed. He was lost, confused. Heartbroken. He had his mother ripped from his life. I know this because I was there. I held him. I tried to comfort him by telling him it wouldn’t always hurt so much, that I would always be there to protect him. Why would I stop doing that now?!

Diane: Our son needs me in his life. He deserves his mother.

Jack: A real mother. Not you.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Jack: And you sure as hell don’t deserve him.

Allie: You’re doing all this to be with your son again.

Diane: I failed him. I should have healed myself so i could look after him sooner. But at the time, I just wasn’t capable of that. And I-I can’t go back in time, but I can move forward. You know, speak to him, at least. To see his face would be magical. And if I had the chance to hold him again…

Allie: You love him that much.

Mariah: But, mom, this is our dream wedding.

Tessa: Yeah, it’s everything we want. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

Mariah: Of course not. Just as long as we have friends and family celebrating our love.

Tessa: The location and theme, it’s just icing on the cake.

Mariah: Yeah. We just want the people who matter to us there supporting us, you know? The flowers can be wilted. The — the officiant can be grumpy. The halls can be drafty. We don’t care!

Noah: Yeah, but we all know you can do better than that, and you will. By the time this is time, friday the 13th will symbolize joy, love, good times. And if you guys aren’t sick of hearing my input, I do have one more idea. Fair warning, it is a little off-center.

Mariah: Well, that’s kind of exactly our brand.

Tessa: Yeah, we’re open to anything.

Noah: Well, I remember you talking about theatrics, music, something retro, so…

Tessa: [ Gasps ] Oh, I love it. ’70s glam.

Mariah: Wow. Wow, I mean, this has everything. I mean, this is theatrical and colorful.

Tessa: It’s — it represents individuality and freedom.

Mariah: Noah, you nailed it. Oh, my gosh, you really nailed it.

Faith: This is way before my time. What’s so glam about the ’70s?

Sharon: Well, nobody here is old enough to have memories of that decade, but, I mean, I’ve heard a lot about it. It was the decade where the attitude was “if it feels good, do it.”

Rey: I’m sure you’re familiar with the clothes everyone wore back then.

Faith: Kind of. I’ve seen old movies and tv shows.

Mariah: Bell bottoms, feather boas, sequins.

Tessa: You know, crop tops, bright colors, patterns.

Faith: You know, I have seen some awesome retro videos online that I can use for inspiration. The fashion was beautiful.

Nick: If you guys are expecting me to dress up like ziggy stardust for your wedding, probably gonna be busy that day.

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: You can come as bryan ferry.

Nick: I could get on board with that.

Tessa: I mean, besides, anything bowie related, all the rights go to mariah.

Mariah: Mm-hmm. Well, wow, okay. We have a date.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: We have a plan.

Tessa: Wow, it’s all coming together.

Mariah: We are really getting married.

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“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Allie: Oh, shoot, I have to get back to class. Uh, when are you guys heading back to genoa city?

Jack: Well, actually, we haven’t firmed up our plans just yet.

Allie: Yeah, I’ll be pretty busy next week, so I don’t think I’ll have much free time anyway. Um, that is, if you guys were planning to hang around to spend more time together.

Jack: That’s good to know. Actually, I probably have to get back to genoa city. There are other people I have to let know that diane is alive. But listen, the offer I made to you, to fly you out to genoa city, that’s a standing offer. I’d love to do that.

Phyllis: Yeah, you should take him up on that offer. It’s a good one.

Allie: Thanks, jack. I really appreciate the invite. But I think — I think I have to think about it for a little bit.

Jack: Yeah, I get it.

Allie: I’ll check —

Jack: Genoa city will be there waiting for you whenever you’re ready.

Allie: There is something that I’m curious about.

Jack: You can ask me anything.

Allie: Are you guys together?

Phyllis: Uh…uh…why — why do you think that?

Allie: Well, just when i first met you guys, you said you were friends, but then I sensed this, I don’t know, incredible closeness between you guys. And, I don’t know, you’re here now in la. You must have dropped everything on a moment’s notice to be here for jack when you thought he needed you. That’s a pretty strong friendship.

Phyllis: It is.

Jack: Yeah, it is.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ]

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

Allie: Oh.

Jack: Everything alright?

Allie: I got a text from diane.

Phyllis: Oh. Oh, wow. Look at that. Of course you did, of course you did.

Allie: She wants to know if we can meet at the house later today.

Phyllis: Okay, well, that’s how she starts. Just so you know, that’s how she starts. She’s seducing you into trusting her.

Jack: I can’t tell you how to handle this woman anymore than i can tell kyle. But a word of warning — proceed with caution.

Phyllis: Extreme caution.

Allie: I think I’m gonna take your advice and be careful.

Jack: I’m glad to hear that.

Allie: [ Sighs ] Alright, well… thank you, jack.

Jack: I am a phone call away. You have my number.

Allie: Bye, phyllis.

Jack: Bye. Damn diane. She is insisting on dragging my granddaughter into her mess. I told her to stay away from her.

Phyllis: But nobody stops diane. Nobody does. Nobody tells her what to do.

Jack: Want to bet?

Sharon: Well, I’m happy that you guys have decided on a date and a theme, but I am a little bit worried about the timing and pulling this all together.

Mariah: No, I have no doubts that this is gonna come together. I mean, with this team behind us, there is nothing we can’t do.

Tessa: Yeah, and since noah has the design covered, I’m thinking maybe we can split up some of the planning.

Mariah: Mm-hmm.

Faith: I volunteer to be the wedding cake taster.

Mariah: And I want to find a theater and just make this rock and roll vibe.

Tessa: Yeah, and I’m already thinking of a playlist for the reception.

Sharon: You know, speaking of the reception, what kind of food would be appropriate for this?

Rey: Well, if you’re sticking with that ’70s theme, fondue for sure.

Faith: Does melted cheese really fit with the glam, though?

Nick: Sounds messy.

Rey: It’s just a thought, bro.

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: Hey, nick, remember when your frat threw that ’70s party?

Nick: Oh, yes.

Sharon: And I remember i found costumes for us at a second-hand store.

Nick: Yeah, it was an amazing time. Uh…until your platform shoe broke and then you sprained your ankle.

Sharon: Yeah, and then you carried me home.

Tessa: Oh, how romantic.

Nick: Epic party. Cops came three times.

[ Laughter ] Yeah.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ] Jack.

Jack: What are you up to? Why are you still trying to manipulate my granddaughter? For copd,

Chelsea: Hi.

Sharon: Chelsea. Come and join the wedding planning fun.

Chelsea: I am so sorry. I didn’t realize this was a family gathering. I just came to talk to rey about his trip to chicago with connor.

Mariah: It’s not really a party or anything. We’re just throwing around ideas.

Faith: Thinking of ways to make the happy brides’ special day even happier.

Chelsea: That’s right. It’s so exciting. Congrats again. You know, I used to have a bridal line, so if you need anything, feel free to reach out. I’d be honored to contribute to the festivities.

Tessa: Oh, that’s so sweet. Thank you, chelsea.

Chelsea: Well, congrats again. Rey, I will be in touch to finalize the details.

Rey: Uh, chelsea, hold up. They don’t really need my help in there. Wedding planning isn’t really my forte. So I have some time. What’s up?

Chelsea: I have some good news.

Rey: Yeah?

Chelsea: My business trip to new york got postponed, so I can take connor to chicago.

Rey: Oh, that’s great, that’s great. Although I have to admit, I was looking forward to hanging with the little dude and going to a hockey game. But I’m sure he’d much prefer being with his mom.

Chelsea: No. No, no, no. Not so fast. I have more good news. I got an extra ticket. I mean, I doubt our seats will be together, but that does mean the three of us get to go. Unless, of course, you have a problem with that.

Mariah: Mom. Are you sure that you’re okay with our plans?

Sharon: Well, I mean, I have to admit, I had a moment of doubt, but this idea is so inspired. And really the only thing I’m concerned about is the time frame of it all.

Mariah: Really? Is that your only concern? ‘Cause I am your first daughter to get married, so I don’t know, maybe you’re hoping I was gonna wear one of your dresses or something.

Sharon: That thought crossed my mind.

Mariah: I just want you to understand that I’m trying to make this personal to tessa and me, you know? I want this day to show who we are as a couple, as soulmates.

Sharon: And I love that. This day should be everything that you and tessa want it to be because it’s your special day. And it’s gonna be something that you remember and you treasure for the rest of your life. And this idea is just so the two of you, so I couldn’t be happier or more proud.

Mariah: Well, I am going to be very proud to have you standing by my side.

Sharon: Well, I will be crying happy tears right through my glam makeup whenever, wherever, however my daughter marries the love of her life.

Diane: What exactly has allie accused me of? I think that’s fair to ask.

Jack: This isn’t about accusations. This is about facts.

Diane: Well, then could you share those facts with me?

Phyllis: Oh, please stop acting so rational. We know you too well.

Jack: I told you to stay away from allie.

Diane: She came to me. It was her choice.

Jack: That young woman just lost her father.

Diane: Yes, and now she has a grandfather, with cousins and aunts and uncles.

Phyllis: Gifts bestowed by you, the fairy godmother.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] Okay, allie had questions about her family, which I answered in the most positive way possible. I told her how loving the abbotts could be and what a good guy kyle is.

Phyllis: That’s not the point.

Diane: Then what is?

Jack: It’s about you texting her to meet you here now. What is this? What, is it collection time? You haven’t done anything out of the goodness of your soul. What, you said some nice things about the abbotts and you want something. What is it? You used her to get to me. Wasn’t that enough? Now you have to exploit her some more.

Diane: Don’t underestimate her. Allie is smart and kind. I mean, clearly there has been pain in her past, but there’s no bitterness in her. You should be proud, jack, and you should trust her to make her own decisions.

Phyllis: Don’t tell jack how to feel, please.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Jack: The deal was I was gonna reconnect you with kyle. I agreed to that. That’s it. That’s enough. You stay away from allie.

Diane: Jack, why are you still so angry with me? You can hate me and still admit that having allie in your life is a blessing.

Jack: Yes, pat yourself on the back for what a lovely thing you did. Leave her alone now.

Diane: Well, what about kyle? Are you going to go back on your word now and say that you won’t reach out to him on my behalf?

Phyllis: Jack doesn’t play games. That’s something you do.

Jack: I have already reached out to kyle and asked him to come home to genoa city, where, as carefully as I can, I will tell him that you are alive and living in los angeles. I will give him your contact information, and it will be up to him, only him, to decide whether to reach out to you.

Diane: But he doesn’t know anything else. Just — just that it’s a visit.

Jack: I have gone to great pains to avoid setting off any alarms. He has no idea what he’s walking into.

Diane: Well, maybe — maybe once he knows, he can forgive me. Okay, maybe not at first, that’d be too much to hope for, but maybe he’ll give me the chance to explain, to tell him how much I’ve always loved him.

Phyllis: Oh, yeah. Sure, you’ve always loved him. You ditched him when he was a child, and now you want back in his life. He should jump at the chance to talk with you.

Diane: Kyle is like his father. He has love and forgiveness in his heart, even for terrible betrayals.

Jack: I hate like hell that kyle has to decide whether or not to forgive you, but it’s clear you’re not gonna give him any choice. All I can do is be there to support him. The last thing I want is for his heart to be broken. Sadly, that’s all you’re capable of.

Diane: [ Sighs ] My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Rey: I don’t want to intrude. I’d just be a third wheel in your mother-son time. I know how much connor treasures his time alone with you.

Chelsea: Oh, no, no, no, no. No, no, you’ve got it all wrong. When I first told connor that i would be taking him to chicago, his first question, “yeah, but rey’s still coming with us, too, right?”

[ Laughs ] He really wants to watch this game with you. You’ve become his new best friend. Please don’t let him down.

Rey: I’d be happy to go with you.

Phyllis: Well, you handled that masterfully, really. Everything that diane was throwing out there, I would’ve lost my mind. I was about to, but you were good.

Jack: As long as she stays away from allie this time.

Phyllis: You know, even if she doesn’t, I believe that allie has a good head on her shoulders. I mean, I think she did realize that we wouldn’t have warned her about diane if we didn’t have good reason.

Jack: Given that, I think my next move is pretty clear. It’s time to go home. Allie made it clear she’s not gonna be available in the next week, and I have to get back to jabot. Kyle has been covering for me ever since I got here.

Phyllis: Yeah. But, um, I mean, you — this was a good trip with allie, at least. I mean, you got somewhere with her, right? You made progress.

Jack: Yeah, we did. I wish she’d been more specific about her timeline for coming out to genoa city.

Phyllis: It’s okay. You’ll have a lot of opportunities in the future to bond with her.

Jack: Boy, I hope you’re right. Listen, I know you’re probably tired of my saying this, but thank you for being here to support me. Thank you for coming all this way just to check on me.

Phyllis: I’m happy to do it. I know how difficult this has been for you. And now, with diane jenkins in the mix — oh, I can’t even believe that.

[ Sighs ] No one should have to go through this alone.

Jack: Well, thanks to you, i don’t have to.

Phyllis: We’re always there for each other when it counts, aren’t we? Um…I think we should discuss how we’re gonna tell everybody in genoa city that diane is alive, considering half of the population there wanted to kill her.

Diane: Yes, I would like the next available flight from los angeles to genoa city.

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Victor: I wonder what’s keeping your mother.

Victoria: Well, it’s traffic, probably. I called her when she was on her way home, and she said she’d come straight back.

Nick: Can you give us a hint as to why we’ve been summoned here?

Adam: Patience, nick. I know it’s hard.

Victoria: As promised, I’m gonna fill you in about my plan on ashland. But I would like to not have to repeat myself. So can we please wait for mom to get here?

Victor: There she is.

Victoria: I’m gonna go ahead and I’m gonna cut to the chase. I’ve given this a lot of thought, and I have come up with a way to deal with ashland in the way he should be dealt with.

Victor: I’m glad to hear you say that.

Nikki: Yes. So am I.

Nick: We’ve all been worried, vick. But thank you for clarifying on where you stand with things. It’s been a little hard to tell.

Adam: I assume you have a new plan?

Victoria: You assume correctly. You each have a part to play. Each one is very crucial in pulling this off. We have to make ashland believe that this is real. Otherwise, it’s not gonna work. There is one caveat, however. If we want this plan to succeed, it means that one of us… has to fall.

[ Lock engages ]

[ Keys clacking ]

Billy: “Love is blind” — a term that has been used for a very long time, dating back to ancient greece. Chaucer used it in the middle ages and shakespeare during the renaissance. But what does it really mean? Simply that when we love someone, we tend to overlook their flaws. Or we lose sight — see what i did there? — On our own self-interest. So the power-hungry megalomaniac becomes “strong and confident” to their beloved. The manipulative control freak comes across as “protective.” And that kind of love can raise the heights of your physical senses, as well, but it can also do a number on your common sense.

[ Clears throat ] It’s just very difficult to see someone for who they really are when you love them. And maybe it’s not even love. Maybe it’s infatuation. Maybe it’s obsession. Maybe it’s something completely different.

[ Sighs ] Straight-up denial. There’s lust — that’s a biggie. Feelings of inadequacy, daddy issues, mommy issues. But the simple fact is, the crazy thing about it, no matter how smart you are or put-together or responsible or all those other things… everyone in the world is affected by this. No one is immune.

Victoria: It took a little bit of finesse, but I was able to convince ashland that i continue to support him. And that I agree that he has been set up. In our discussions, an idea struck me — that maybe adam could have framed him. He had the wherewithal and he had the motive to try to push ashland out and make me look incompetent and naive at the same time. Adam has the naked ambition and the animosity towards ashland, a long history of deception, and even lying about his own health crisis once upon a time, that make him the perfect suspect.

Adam: Okay. So your plan is to remove ashland from newman/locke by throwing me under the bus?

Victoria: It’s all for the good of the company. And —

Adam: And you. It’s perfectly clear what’s in it for our “fearless leader.”

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Billy: How is it that love can so completely cloud the judgment of an otherwise intelligent, rational human being? Maybe we all have this image in our head of “the ideal partner” for us and we make ourselves believe that our main squeeze is the end-all, be-all, the — the whole package for us, even when there is irrefutable evidence to the contrary. We tell ourselves that we understand them better than anyone else and we accept their mistakes and that’s not who they really are because we know them

[Sighs] Even when the rest of the world clearly knows that it’s all an illusion. So, what do we do when we see someone in love with that illusion or clinging to the idea of someone that doesn’t even exist? What happens when that someone confides in us, trusts us? Where do we draw the line on setting them straight? Do we say anything at all to them? And what happens when… we love that person? Are we obligated to say something or — hey.

Lily: Hi. Sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Billy: No. It’s okay. I, uh — I didn’t know that you were still awake.

Lily: Yeah, I’m just winding down. Is that for the podcast?

Billy: Oh, I don’t know. Maybe. Right now it just sounds like rambling.

Lily: Well, I think it was coherent enough for me to know that you were talking about victoria. And it sounds like you feel like you’re not doing enough to help her?

Victoria: All I’m asking you to do is to put aside our differences and just take a look at the whole picture. What I’m proposing — it’s just for appearances’ sake. It will stay in the family. And you will not take the fall for anything…the way that i did when you tampered with dad’s medication and I was arrested.

Adam: You think I owe you one.

Nick: Sounds right to me.

Adam: Well, nobody asked you.

Victor: Let us please stay on track.

Victoria: Adam, you being a part of this plan is crucial. You have to be on board.

Adam: [ Laughs ] I can see why you’d feel that way.

Victoria: That is not an answer.

Adam: I have yet to hear any questions. So far, all I’ve heard is demands.

[ Door opens ]

Michael: Ah! There they are. Victor.

Victor: Thanks, old boy, for coming.

Michael: I’m sorry I’m late, victoria. I was just double-checking a few things. I think I’ve — I’ve found the answer to our problem.

Victoria: Ooh. Good news?

Michael: There’s an obscure clause in the ceo contract relating to activities and behavior of the parties… after signing.

Nikki: A morals clause.

Michael: Of sorts. But the important thing is, it provides us grounds to nullify ashland’s contract.

Victoria: Thank god. I was praying there was something.

Victor: Michael, what will it take in terms of legal gymnastics?

Michael: Oh, well, the language is such that a skilled attorney — such as myself — could interpret it to include a whole host of things, all sorts of illegal activities, providing the board with the grounds to void a ceo’s contract. The offending party would be out, no recourse, no golden parachute.

Adam: Okay. Let me guess. The plan is for ashland to fabricate evidence against me — plant it — and then catch him in the act. You’re using the same aborted plan as billy did on your own husband?

Victoria: Oh, I never thought of it that way. You’re right. That’s a very good parallel.

Nikki: However, unlike that scheme, this would just be all for show where you’re concerned.

Adam: Hmm. Well, um, for this all to, uh, play out correctly, I would need to stay on as temporary ceo.

[ Nick and victoria scoff ]

Nick: Seriously?

Victor: Now, son, since ashland locke and victoria are no longer flying to tuscany, there’s no sense in you staying on as ceo, is there?

Adam: I have the utmost confidence in victoria to sell this to ashland. I mean, if anything, it’s gonna free her up to concentrate on your maneuvers and kind of figure out, you know —

Nick: How is victoria gonna get him to buy this? Ashland is a lot of things. Stupid is not one of them.

Victoria: Is that what you’ve been thinking about this whole time? How you’re gonna stay in my chair a little bit longer? You know it was all supposed to be temporary, don’t you?

Adam: If you’ll let me finish my thought. In order for me to fall from grace, I need somewhere to fall from. So you can tell your hubby that victor insisted on it because he’s upset that you keep siding with ashland. And then when the “proof” comes out that I set him up, um, you can have dad fire me. For appearances’ sake. ‘Cause, like you said, it won’t be real. However, I trust that this tweak, uh, will improve the plan significantly.

[ Alert sounds ] Well, what do you know? Someone is trying to break into my work computer as we speak. Who could that be? I wonder.

Victoria: It’s ashland. He’s already taken the bait.

Nikki: That was quick.

Michael: Eager to save his good name. Not a moment to lose.

Victor: Adam, can you remotely change the setting and let him gain access?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Then do it.

Adam: I take this to mean we’re gonna stick to the original plan and I’ll just carry on as temporary ceo?

Ashland: [ Breathes deeply ] Ah.

[ Keys clacking ]

[ Computer beeps ] Finally. Okay. Let’s see what we’ve got.

[ Keys clacking ]

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Nick: If ashland’s already messing with your computer, it sounds like the plan’s in motion.

Adam: I have the ability to bounce him back out. Or I could let him stay and rifle through everything and do his worst. It’s your plan. Your call.

Victoria: I think your idea is sound. We’ll run with it. As you said, it solidifies the plan.

Adam: I think so.

Victoria: So I will tell ashland that dad insisted that you stay put, as you’ve suggested.

Nikki: How can you be sure ashland will buy it?

Victoria: Well, I will just tell him that I — I didn’t fight it that hard because I saw it as a way for us to keep an eye on adam while this unfolds. And he will become obsessed about setting you up as the one behind all the “lies” about him faking his illness.

Adam: I will be the sacrificial lamb.

Victoria: And I will be his constant cheerleader. Questions? Concerns?

Nick: Yeah. Like a dozen.

Victoria: But other than that, you’re good?

Nick: Yeah, it sounds like you and adam are doing all the heavy lifting and we’re just kind of winging it, so…

Victor: We’ll keep each other informed.

Victoria: Absolutely. That’s key.

Michael: Always good to have one’s stories straight.

Nikki: My immediate concern, darling, is you. I mean, the stress of continuing this charade with a man you now despise…

Victoria: Mother, please trust me on this. I can handle it. And it’s all gonna work out in the end.

Victor: Your husband is a desperate man, sweetheart. And your plan feeds right into his paranoia and delusions. While he’s preparing to take down adam, we will all prepare to take him down.

Victoria: You were very amenable to this from the very beginning. I have a feeling that you contacted my father after we spoke.

Michael: Of course I did. I work for victor. He’d already instructed me to find something in the contract we might be able to use against ashland. Naturally, I informed him that you had come to me with the same request.

Victoria: Naturally.

Michael: I can’t imagine you’d have a problem with it since we both have the same goals.

Victoria: You’re right. I don’T. Thank you, everyone. I’m really glad that we’re all on the same page.

Nick: I’m just glad you see ashland for who he really is and you understand that he has got to go.

Adam: Victoria, you had, uh, one caveat. Now I have mine. We’re going up against a shrewd, clever, extremely resourceful man who has managed to escape accountability for his whole life. I imagine at some point he’s gonna trip up over his own ego. But until then, we need to be careful and vigilant. Which boils down to…never underestimate your opponent.

[ Door closes ]

Billy: So, if you could tell that was about victoria after that last little snippet, then the newmans sure as hell will be able to tell, and she will, too.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Wouldn’t surprise me.

Billy: So probably not the best subject for a podcast right about now.

Lily: Well, forget the podcast. I mean, clearly this is bothering you.

Billy: Yeah. It’s just something that I’m dealing with, a little dilemma. You know, after learning the truth about ashland and how that’s affecting victoria, I have to question — do I stick my nose in it, or do I stay the hell out?

[ Keys clacking ]

[ Doorknob rattling ]

Sally: Adam, are you in there? Adam?

Adam: Oh, you’re here late.

Sally: Why is your door locked?

Adam: Uh, it’s been a long day. Why don’t we, um, go somewhere where we can talk and have a drink?

Sally: Okay.

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Victor: Michael, good work, as always.

Michael: Thank you. Whatever I can do to help stick it to ashland, just let me know. After that stint in a filthy south american jail, I’m more than ready to see the bastard get his.

Nick: Just glad you made it out safe. And that you’re on our side.

Michael: Me too. What ashland pulled with your family is outrageous.

Nikki: [ Scoffs ] You’ll get no argument from me.

Victoria: Or me.

Michael: All right, well, keep me apprised. Victor, good night.

Victor: Thank you for your work, old boy.

Michael: Alright.

Victor: Nice to see you.

Michael: Thank you.

Victor: Alright.

Michael: Good night, all.

Nikki: Thank you, michael.

Victoria: Good night.

[ Door closes ]

Nikki: So, what’s our next step?

Victor: That depends on how ashland locke will handle the “breach” to adam’s computer.

Victoria: It would be interesting to see how much he shares with me.

Victor: We’ll take our lead from you, and that way, we can all work together.

Victoria: Well, you three will, and michael. But adam — I’m not holding my breath.

Nikki: You think he was being disingenuous?

Victoria: Do you seriously think that we can count on him? Didn’t you see how his first concern was hanging onto his shiny new title? Adam only cares about what’s in it for adam. He doesn’t care about this family.

Victor: Sweetheart, I know that the two of you had your differences.

Victoria: Dad, do you really not see what’s going on here? By putting him in charge, even if it’s temporary, you gave him a taste of that power again. Worse yet, you gave him hope.

Victor: I’m very sorry you see it that way.

Nick: She sees it like that ’cause it’s true.

Victoria: He and I have been adversaries from the very start. And now adam has a vested interest in seeing me fail.

Sally: Victoria is using you as bait?

Adam: Mm-hmm. She gets ashland to frame me with phony “evidence,” in an effort to get himself out of his lies.

Sally: Only he’ll be caught doing it.

Adam: That is right. And then the company can invoke a clause in his contract and vote to kick him out.

Sally: Man. Some cosmic justice right there. It’s elegant, too.

Adam: It is a decent plan, and it can be successful. It’s actually already in motion.

Sally: Seriously?

Adam: Mm-hmm. When you found my office door locked, ashland was in there, hacking into my computer, looking for dirt.

Sally: But you knew he was in there and didn’t stop him?

Adam: I gave him access, remotely.

Sally: On purpose?

Adam: That’s right. In real time, while dad, victoria, nick, and nikki all watched.

Sally: So, this whole plan kind of hinges on you going along with everything. That’s not a bad spot to be in.

Adam: Well, great minds think alike.

Sally: It gives you leverage.

Adam: Oh, big time. More than you even know.

Sally: Keep talking.

Adam: I, uh, made it clear that before I let ashland past the firewall, if I agreed to be this, uh, pretend-patsy, that they have to keep me on as temporary ceo.

Sally: Wait — you were able to pull that off, even though ashland and victoria aren’t leaving town?

Adam: Oh, I just, uh, pitched it as I was the ultimate team player and I was just trying to make victoria’s brilliant plan, uh, even more foolproof. And she accepted ’cause it was an improvement.

Sally: And because she really didn’t have a choice. Well played.

Adam: Eh. I thought so.

Sally: Well, you’ve positioned yourself so that you can better control the outcome in the short term — and your future.

Ashland: Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Michael baldwin. Welcome home. How was your trip? Oh, oh, hold on. Uh, since victor bought into the lies that someone planted about me in peru for you to find, i would imagine your trip was productive?

Michael: Very productive, until I was thrown in jail.

Ashland: [ Gasps ] Jail? Really? That sounds so extreme. You must have really pissed off the locals.

Michael: I sure pissed someone off.

Ashland: Mm.

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Billy: Clearly, victoria was upset. She needed to talk to someone. And I’ve been trying really hard not to get involved, but then she goes and tells me that this whole time ashland had been lying about having cancer.

Lily: My god, every time i think about that disgusting lie, it makes me sick.

Billy: In order to create a beachhead to get control of newman. It’s beyond sickening.

Lily: Yeah.

Billy: Look, victoria needed to confide in someone, right? And she didn’t want to go to her family because the newmans are who they are, so she came to me.

Lily: I’m glad you were there to listen.

Billy: After everything she said, I was sure that she was gonna kick ashland to the curb, but she didn’T. And then nick goes and asks me to go to talk to her again, which just proves how desperate nick is. But I told him I didn’t think it was gonna do any good. Victoria’s gonna handle this the way that she wants to handle it, without any involvement from anyone else.

Lily: Yeah. And you’re right. This is victoria’s problem. She needs to figure out how to deal with this.

Victor: Sweetheart, I do not want you to worry about adam. I will keep him in line and make sure that he does not interfere with your plan.

Victoria: I know you’ll try. And I can’t ask for more than that.

Nikki: Now that you’ve told us your intentions, we will make it work. We have to. That man does not deserve you, or a place in our family, or in this company.

Victor: [ Breathes deeply ] You know that I adore you. I love you. And you have my support, and you always will.

Victoria: You know, when i think about what he did to me — what he did to all of us — it’s just — it’s horrible. Then when I walked out of here that night and and checked into that hotel, I was — I was devastated.

Nikki: Oh, sweetheart, of course you were.

Victoria: And until I came up with this solution, I — i honestly — I didn’t have a clue how to handle it. But I knew that I had to be the one to fix this. And you were right, mom. I had all of those thoughts and feelings that you were worried about. I was feeling shame and hurt… and anger.

Ashland: My baby. I’m so sorry.

Ashland: Well, you certainly don’t look any worse for wear after your adventure.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] Is that what we’re calling it?

Ashland: I guess the charges didn’t stick, huh?

Michael: Yeah, well, bogus charges rarely do.

Ashland: Precisely. And the ones leveled against me aren’t going to stick, either.

Michael: Time will tell.

Ashland: I fully intend to prove that I was set up, and once I do, the rest of you will realize how wrong you were about me. Not that I’d expect any of you to admit it.

Michael: I am dying to see how this turns out.

Sally: You are taking on a pivotal role to try and help victoria rid herself of that jerk and prevent the company from being stolen from your family. So you should be rewarded. When all this is over, victor should hand you ashland’s vacated co-ceo spot, at the very least. Throw you a damn parade.

Adam: Ha ha. Yeah, right.

Sally: No. I mean it. If they aren’t prepared to show you the respect that you deserve, well, it seems to me that there are plenty of ways victoria’s plan could go south.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Can we talk?

Adam: Uh, sally’s up to speed on everything. So feel free to, uh, let us know what’s going on, and don’t hold back or speak cryptically.

Nick: Fine. I’m here to make sure we can trust you.

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Lily: Look, in spite of everything that’s happened between the two of you in the past —

Billy: Oh, that’s just a polite way of saying “the hell that I put her through.”

Lily: No. She still confides in you. And she trust that you have her best interests at heart.

Billy: A hundred percent.

Lily: And, look, I know that you didn’t seek this out. You know, I know victoria kind of laid this on you out of the blue.

Billy: Yes, and now the whole world knows that ashland is even more of a cold-blooded monster than we first realized.

Lily: I know, but, billy, you don’t have to rush in and be her protector.

Billy: [ Scoffs ] Lily, we have kids together. And I do not trust ashland. I don’t want him anywhere near my kids.

Lily: Victoria would never put them in harm’s way. She’s way too good of a mother. Look, I know that it’s been years since you two broke up, but I think there’s still a part of you that feels responsible for her safety and well-being. But, billy, you’re not, okay? I think that’s something that you need to work out.

Victoria: Ashland.

Ashland: Oh, hi. I-I was just sending a text. Mwah. How are you doing?

Victoria: I was, um — I was with my family.

Ashland: How did that go?

Victoria: I did what i intended to do. I laid the groundwork and let them know that we’re close to discovering who’s behind this smear campaign against you.

[ Sighs ] That’s the good news.

Ashland: What’s the bad news?

Adam: Well, what can I say that will, uh, convince you it’s safe to trust me?

Sally: Rhetorical question.

Nick: I need to know you’re sincere about playing your part.

Adam: My assigned role, you mean?

Nick: This isn’t a game, adam. There’s a lot more at stake here than just your future.

Sally: By which you mean, victoria’s future.

Adam: I think sally summed it up pretty well. Look, as sorry as I am for victoria, the pain she’s in, she made her own bed, choosing to trust that guy. The consequences of which could have lasting effects on newman/locke, our father’s legacy — meaning, it does affect all of us.

Nick: Which is exactly my concern. That you’re only thinking about how this affects you or how you can come out ahead. That you’re willing to jeopardize everything our father has worked for, what he has spent his entire life building, for your own personal gain.

Adam: So, we’re back to that again? It’s greedy, unprincipled adam, the family scapegoat. Can’t be trusted unless in the dire of circumstances — which, apparently, I can’t even be trusted then. Do you really that think I’m capable of screwing over the whole family to take what isn’t mine?

Nick: Absolutely. There’s not a doubt in my mind. But I do know that you have changed. Johnson & johnson

Lily: Look, I know that victoria is in a terrible position and that it’s stirring up these protective feelings in you again. But maybe instead of allowing yourself to get drawn into it, maybe you use this opportunity to try and contain it, you know, whether that’s through your podcast, right, like how you did with delia. Or — I don’t know — maybe in your own head.

Billy: You know that there’s nothing romantic going on, right? This is not about me having these longing feelings for what we used to have.

Lily: No, I know. I’m not saying this because I’m jealous in any way or threatened. I’m just saying this because i love you and I know how hard you’ve worked to get to where you are. And I’m just so, so incredibly proud of you.

Billy: Thank you.

Lily: And, look, I’m here for you to lean on as you continue to deal with whatever there’s left to deal with. You know, and not that that means that everything’s just resolved and life is perfect. But I think we can get close to that. And I think you and I are pretty good proof of that.

Billy: Yes. We are. And you are by far the smartest, most amazing, most supportive woman that I have ever known. And I love you so much, and I am incredibly grateful that we found each other.

Lily: Me too.

Nikki: I didn’t want to say this in front of victoria, but this plan of hers…

Victor: I can see you’re worried.

Nikki: Well, there is so much risk. What if ashland catches on? God knows what he would do. I’m most concerned about her emotional well-being. To have to swallow her true feelings and endure more of his lies, his phony professions of love, and, ugh, just — just his touch now that she knows how unconscionable he is.

Victor: I understand.

Nikki: Victor, don’t tell me how strong she is. I know that she can bear all of this. I know that. I just hate that it has come to this. I mean, there are limits, no matter how strong and determined you are.

Victor: I love our daughter. I will not allow any harm to come to her. If this should get out of hand in any way —

Nikki: I know you will swoop in and rescue her. You don’t have to reassure me of that.

Victor: You know, she wants to take the lead in this. And I respect that and I admire her for it. I’ll let her do it. Meanwhile, all of us work together to get that bastard.

Nikki: Yeah. For ashland locke to be removed from our lives once and for all.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: You’re not gonna like this. I didn’T.

Ashland: What has victor done now?

Victoria: He’s decided to keep adam on as ceo for the time being.

Ashland: [ Exhales heavily ]

Victoria: Even though we canceled our flight to tuscany.

Ashland: Oh, wh– why would — okay. Never mind. Uh, let me guess. Adam has been working behind the scenes to make this happen?

Victoria: Oh, no doubt.

Ashland: Ah, dammit. How did you respond when your father told you?

Victoria: Well, first i pushed back very hard. And then I thought, maybe this is the way that we could work it to our advantage. Having adam in one place so that we can keep tabs on him while we prove that he’s the one who’s been targeting you all along. That’s all that matters to me — exposing adam and making sure that he’s punished. I promise you I’m trying to do everything I can to get you out of this mess and redeem you in my family’s eyes. They know how much I believe that you’re innocent and that I’m not gonna back down, I’m not gonna let them drive you away from me.

Ashland: Thank you for believing in me.

Victoria: So, what is our next step? Do you have any idea?

Ashland: I have a few ideas. But, um, there’s no point in telling you until I’ve zeroed in on the one that’s going to work.

Victoria: Why hold back? If you tell me, maybe I can build on whatever it is you have. I can give you some advice. I mean, we’re a team, right? We’re in on this together?

Ashland: This is not a trust thing. Sometimes I just have to work out things on my own. Let an idea percolate. You understand?

Victoria: Yes. Of course.

Ashland: I’ll get you some coffee.

Adam: So, let me get this straight. You admit that I have changed, but you still don’t trust me?

Nick: I’ve seen you make a real effort to live your life differently. At times, you’ve been very selfless, which I have acknowledged.

Adam: Yeah. Grudgingly.

Nick: That’s because I know you. And I know what you’re capable of. And this is exactly the kind of situation that always brings out the worst in you because it involves our father and the family business and all the baggage that goes along with that. Who’s the favorite, who isn’T. Will you ever be able to prove yourself to the old man? But, adam, there’s so much more to it than that. Ashland locke provides a very different threat to this family. And no matter how messed up we are at times, we always show up for each other. Always. Just like how you did for faith. You saved her life. You risked your own to make sure she made it to the hospital, and then you gave her one of your kidneys. That tells me the changes you’ve made in your life are very real. And this is one of those situations where we have to come together. And I really hope that’s the man who shows up, the one you told me you aspire to be, the one who’s willing to put himself out there for something other than himself… the one who’s willing to take a look at the bigger picture for the sake of the family. For your family.

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Jack: Why do I feel like there’s something you’re not saying? If I’m going too far with this grandfather thing —

Allie: No, it’s not you at all, jack. There’s something that I think you should know.

Mariah: So, the wedding date is…may 13th.

Sharon: I assume you mean of 2023?

Tessa: No, we’re talking may as in next month.

Ashland: You have my attention.

Adam: Well, I would hope so. Half a billion dollars is, uh, hard to ignore. All you have to do is walk away from victoria and newman/locke.

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Nick: Hey, please tell me you talked to victoria.

Billy: Yeah. I did. And it’s not the result that we were hoping for.

Nick: [ Sighs ] What happened?

Billy: Well, she heard me out, and that was the end of it. And she has no plan on telling me what’s up with ashland, how she plans to handle him. And she completely dismissed the fact that he might could be potentially threatening towards her. Even though she’s very aware of what he’s capable of.

Nick: I was really hoping you’d be able to get through to her before she goes to italy.

Billy: Yeah, well, your father said that he’d send his security detail along with her. And she seems to think that’s all the protection that she needs. Although I’m not sure how much help they’re gonna be when she’s alone with ashland behind the walls of the palazzo.

Nick: Not much. This is just so frustrating.

Billy: And clearly you haven’t been able to get through to her, either.

Ashland: Well, thank you for the update on the weather. But apparently this trip was not meant to be. Yeah, we’ll, uh, reschedule for another time. Go on home. Get some sleep. Yeah.

Victoria: What’s wrong?

Ashland: Uh, just something about the conversation with the pilot — something about his tone. He seemed relieved that we’re not going.

Victoria: Well, yeah, he probably didn’t want to fly through those storms.

Ashland: Yeah. Maybe. But, you know, I looked earlier on my weather app. I didn’t see any storms over the atlantic.

Victoria: Well, you do know that the pilots have more sophisticated technology than we do.

[ Both chuckle ]

Ashland: Or…

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] My father asked the pilot to stall us as long as possible.

[ Sighs ] Oh, gosh, that is just so exasperating and so on brand for my dad. The lengths he goes to, to try to control me.

Ashland: It’s par for the course, really. Especially if your family is worried that I’m gonna do some kind of harm to you — which is preposterous. But if that’s really what they believe, I could certainly understand that your father would do anything he could to protect his daughter.

Victoria: Well, I guess he got his wish. Because we’re staying.

Ashland: But not because of his games. We’re staying because we’ve finally figured out who set me up — and we’re gonna prove it.

Rey: Well, I am glad you dealt with all the paperwork to officially end your leave of absence, huh?

Chance: Last obstacle out of the way.

Rey: Mm-hmm. You got a big day tomorrow. I don’t want to keep you if you got to go. We’ll be spending plenty of time together soon.

Chance: Are you regretting having me back as your partner already?

Rey: Yeah. [ Chuckles ] You’ll probably get sick of me first.

Chance: No, I can actually hang for a bit tonight, man. Abby’s over at society, and the nanny’s got the baby, so I’m good.

Rey: Alright, well, I can stick around for a while.

Chance: Cool.

Rey: So, are you still feeling good about your decision to come back?

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Why? I seem nervous or something?

Rey: It would only be natural, after being gone for so long.

Chance: Hey, man, I’m excited. And I’m just ready for everything to start feeling normal again. You know what I mean?

Rey: Yeah, I do. I get it. After sharon’s cancer, faith’s surgery, and then mariah’s kidnapping, I was so relieved when everything finally settled down. It’s good to get back into a routine, have a job that validates you and that you’re good at.

Chance: That’s exactly what I’m talking about. I mean, I just can’t wait to get back to that life that I had planned before this mission just threw everything off track.

Chelsea: Oh, that’s fantastic. I’m so excited you were able to come through so quickly at such a reasonable price point. Okay. I will be in touch. Thank you.

Abby: Well, it sounds like whoever was on the other end of that line had good news for you.

Chelsea: Well, it was a sales rep from this fabulous fabric supplier. A bio-based company who is able to make the perfect textile for my new line.

Abby: Ooh! Congratulations. Isn’t starting a new business so exciting?

Chelsea: You know, it really is. It reminds me of the high I felt when we worked together at the grand phoenix.

Abby: Oh, maybe don’t say “high” and “grand phoenix” in the same sentence.

[ Both laugh ]

Chelsea: That launch party was a disaster. And things weren’t perfect. But, listen, we had some fun…

Abby: Yeah.

Chelsea: …For a while. Until…

Abby: Phyllis.

Chelsea: Mnh, let’s not even go there.

Abby: Yes, water under the bridge. Actually, I am very happy that society is my sole focus. It gives me more time with dominic.

Chelsea: Yeah. You know, I really feel like things are falling into place for me, as well. Yeah, I sold the penthouse. Starting the new line. Connor is thriving. I feel like I’m getting a fresh start in every aspect of my life, and I’m gonna be honest — I’m really proud of myself.

Abby: You should be.

Chelsea: You know, there were a lot of bumps in the road since I got back to town, but I didn’t let them derail me.

Abby: And by “bumps in the road,” do you mean my brother?

[ Door opens ]

Sally: That’s really good.

[ Door closes ]

Victor: What are you doing here so late?

Adam: Just, uh, working on some ideas for newman/locke.

Victor: I see. Okay.

Adam: Yeah, the company has more than doubled in size since the recent acquisitions. So the key now is to realign the divisions so they can coalesce and complement each other, become something bigger than the sum of their parts. Starting with the consolidation and rebranding of our video streaming business. I think that we should take our current streamers with locke communications and newman media and turn it into one formidable network, one that can take on every major player.

Victor: Hmm. Son, I thought I had made it very clear to you that, in case ashland locke and victoria are on the way to europe — and I put you in as temporary ceo of the company — to prevent any changes, okay? Not to instigate them. Hi, my name is cherrie.

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Sally: Consolidating and rebranding is a great idea. And he didn’t even tell you the best part. We will use newman’s real estate division to build our own studio lot. A collection of sound stages that will rival the ones in L.A. It’s genius.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sally: You really don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: Newman/locke has a lot of forward momentum. And bold, smart ideas like adam’s are exactly what we need to keep that going. And if we delay making decisions because we’re waiting on victoria to straighten things out with ashland, we run the risk of becoming an also-ran in this space.

Victor: You know, I’m not concerned about that. This situation is temporary, until victoria throws ashland locke to the curb, which I hope will happen soon.

Adam: And I am rooting for that to happen. I hope that her plan works. But right now she doesn’t have her eye on the ball, so we need to make sure that we do. And I think it would be a huge mistake to let the competition take advantage when she’s otherwise occupied.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] The only ones I see trying to “take advantage”… are the two of you.

Nick: I don’t know what options I have at this point. What am I supposed to do? Just follow my sister to italy?

Billy: Actually, that’s a great idea idea, except victoria will hate it. It would only alienate her further. Can I tell you what I would like to do to ashland? Treat him the same way that he, victor, and adam treated gaines. Lock him in a basement somewhere, undisclosed location, and leave him there until he surrenders.

Nick: Yeah, you’re kidding, right? That is the worst idea I have ever heard.

Billy: Yeah. You’re right. The worst.

Nick: No, look, we’re not doing that, alright? It’s stupid. The fact that we’re even thinking about it just shows how desperate we are.

Billy: Well, unfortunately, nick, the only person more desperate than us is victoria. Because besides something happening to our children, this is her worst nightmare. She’s been played like a fool and made to look weak and incompetent.

Nick: Well, she’s gonna react in one of two ways. She’s either gonna go into denial and refuse to see ashland for who he really is. Or she’s gonna go after him herself and prove that he’s the fool for ever underestimating her in the first place.

Billy: Well, whichever path she chooses, she has made it very clear she does not want help from us.

Ashland: I know you were hoping to get away from your family, get away from the pressure they keep putting you under. I wish we could do that. God knows we could use the time to — to reconnect and recuperate from these attacks.

Victoria: It’s okay. If we have to put off the trip, it’ll be worth it. It’ll give us the opportunity to prove that adam is the one framing you.

Ashland: You know, there is another upside to staying here. Adam won’t have to fill in for us. He’ll be stripped of his fake ceo title before he even has a chance to get in here and kick his feet up onto your desk.

Victoria: You like the idea of that, don’t you?

Ashland: I do. Can you blame me? After what he’s done to us?

Victoria: Well, we can’t be one hundred percent sure that he’s guilty just yet. It’s just a hunch that I had.

Ashland: But it’s a good hunch. I’m surprised I didn’t think of it myself, in fact.

[ Chuckles ] It makes all the sense in the world. No one benefits more from my downfall than adam.

Victoria: Well, motive is not going to be enough to convince my family that adam did this to you. You know they still believe that you lied about your cancer to trick me into marrying you and to go along with the merger.

Ashland: We’re gonna change their minds about that.

Victoria: So, what is your first step? Do we have a plan? What are you recommending

Rey: Thank you. Look, I know it hasn’t been easy to readjust to life back at home after everything you’ve been through, but, you know, i respect the way that you’re tackling it head-on.

Chance: Appreciate that, man. I was, uh, kind of forced to take that direct approach. Plan a — you know, toughing it out — that was a failure.

Rey: Yeah, but you could’ve called it quits and given up, but you didn’T.

Chance: That was never an option. Abby — she never gave up on me, even though she was told I was never coming back. I got to make good on those promises that I made her, you know? Better late than never.

Rey: Yeah, I don’t think you’re late. But I have seen “never,” and i wouldn’t recommend it. The guys trying to hide their pain — they usually end up trashing their relationships, distancing themselves from their families. It’s a good way to end up miserable.

Chance: Well, if I’m being honest, I was probably heading down that path if abby and devon hadn’t convinced me to go to therapy.

Rey: You talked to devon about this?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. He’s been a pretty good friend through all this. He was definitely worried about me for a while, which was part of the reason we changed the whole visitation agreement.

Rey: Yeah. Your parenting situation is not simple. But I’m glad everybody found a solution that works for them.

Chance: Devon’s a good father. He’s got an incredible bond with dominic.

Rey: How is that for you? Being dominic’s “other” father?

Chance: You know, I — i just — I’m working really hard to develop that same kind of bond with him. But, uh… I don’t know. I just — I don’t have the same natural instincts as devon. And abby said that that’s just gonna take time. But I just can’t help feeling like I’m never gonna catch up. You know, I’m never gonna be on the same level as her and devon.

Rey: I think I know a little about what that feels like.

Chelsea: I admit, I had some lingering hope that adam and i would get back together. I thought maybe we could reconnect, see if there was anything left between us. But then for every beautiful memory I would remind him of, he would remind me of some way that we devastated each other. He just wasn’t willing to take that risk. And eventually I agreed. Too much has happened between us.

Abby: I’ve had relationships like that before, where there’s still love there, but the trust is gone. Cutting your losses and walking away — it’s hard to do.

Chelsea: Yeah, but you’re happy now, right?

Abby: I am. Yeah. And I have faith that you are gonna find the same thing with someone who’s a better match for you than adam. Someone who’s more emotionally stable.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Well, i mean, adam’s doing well. He’s grown up a lot.

Abby: Hmm. I’ve heard that from other people, and — well, I hope it continues, but when it comes to adam, you can never be sure.

Victor: It’s not that there’s anything wrong with your idea. In fact, I like your vision. The timing is the issue.

Sally: But why would you ever discourage strengthening our brand or increasing our profits? How could there ever be a bad time for that?

Victor: I know you only want what’s best for my son, okay? Would you mind giving us a few moments alone?

Adam: I will come find you after we’re done.

Sally: Okay. I will be in my office.

Adam: Okay.

[ Door opens ]

[ Clears throat ]

Victor: Well, now, she seems to be a very supportive coo.

Adam: If you are implying that she’s just kissing up to me, you are wrong. Sally’s always given me her honest reaction, good or bad. I like that about her. She’s direct. She says what she means. Frankly, we could use a little more of that around here.

Victor: Well, it’s clear to me that she is very eager for you to make your mark on the company.

Adam: Well, she doesn’t see the point in sitting on our hands, and neither do I.

Victor: Son.

[ Breathes deeply ] You’re talking to your old man, who’s had a lot of experience in life and in business. I’m warning you — don’t get too close. Don’t you ever confuse the professional with the personal.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] I don’t know why we’re still talking about her. She isn’t the problem. Ashland is. We should be focused on how to get rid of him.

Victor: You don’t think I am?

Ashland: The one good thing about adam planting so much incriminating evidence against me is that there’s more for us to investigate. There’s a better chance that he made a mistake along the way.

Victoria: Well, I’m sure he did. I mean, people who pull cons like this that are so elaborate — they usually do. It’s their arrogance that trips them up.

Ashland: What do you mean?

Victoria: To come up with something this extreme and to convince yourself that you could actually pull it off, you would have to think that you were far more intelligent than everyone else and that everybody else was just too dense to understand it. You would have to think that you are invincible. And that kind of overconfidence is beyond arrogance. And I’m counting on that to bring adam down. Is something wrong?

Ashland: [ Sighs ] To be a thriver with metastatic breast cancer means…

Chelsea: Thanks, andy. Adam’s a great father. Really, he’s been wonderful with connor — you know, since I was away, since I’ve been back. Adam could’ve used the things i did to drive a wedge between me and my son, and he didn’t do that. And that wasn’t for my sake. It was for connor’S. He knew it wouldn’t be good for him. To me, that shows he really loves our son.

Abby: I’m not trying to insult adam. I’m really not. I’m just acknowledging the reality. My brother is a complicated person with a troubled past, which means there have been times that he wasn’t able to be there for connor when he needed him.

Chelsea: Well, that’s true. But the same could be said for me. Doesn’t make me a bad parent.

Abby: I know. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to —

Chelsea: No, no, listen, I —

[ Sighs ] If I’m coming off defensive, it just that everything you’re saying has been weighing on me. To be honest with you, since i had that breakdown, I feel terrible about letting connor down.

Abby: But you were ill. It wasn’t your fault.

Chelsea: I know. You know, my therapist tells me that I am setting a good example for him [Chuckles] By taking care of myself and trying to get better and being the best person I can be. I mean, adam’s not in therapy, but I think he’s trying to do those things, too.

Abby: Well, I will give him credit for that.

Chelsea: And what about chance? I know he’s been struggling a lot since he came back from spain.

Abby: He is. And you’re right. I would never think less of him for that.

Chelsea: Listen, we’re all just doing our best. Am I right?

Abby: Amen to that. But I am a little surprised, given your history with adam, that you’re still so protective towards him.

Chelsea: Well, we do. We have a lot of history. And we share a son. We’ll always have that bond.

Rey: Your, uh, situation with devon reminds me a lot of how i feel being around nick. I mean, it’s not exactly the same, you know. You’re dominic’s dad. I’m a stepfather to sharon’s kids. So I would never expect to have the same relationship with faith or noah — and even mariah — that nick does.

Chance: Come on, man. You and faith are super close, right? And you’re still getting to know noah.

Rey: Yeah, but when they’re all together, even though they always make me feel included and welcome, it’s like they’re the family unit and I’m on the outside. Does that make sense? I know it’s hard to explain.

Chance: No, man, I totally get it. That’s exactly how I feel. That we’re on the outside and we’re looking in, right? And, shoot, I’m dominic’s father, but sometimes it feels like devon’s claim to him is just a little bit more legitimate. And he and abby have this bond for the baby in common, and — I don’t know — I just don’t know if I’m ever gonna get there. You know, I don’t know if it’s just me being in my head, and if it is, I don’t know how to get past it.

Rey: It’s a tough situation. Especially because nobody’s done anything wrong. There’s no any bad guys to point out.

Chance: How do you deal with it? You talked to sharon?

Rey: No. No, I deal with this by myself. Maybe I just need more time.

[ Laughs ] I’m giving myself the same advice that abby keeps giving you. I have to be patient.

Chance: [ Sighs ] Well, maybe that’s the answer. We shall see.

Ashland: Um, nothing’s, uh, wrong per se. I — I — yes, I was just distracted thinking about the worst-case scenario. What if — [ Clears throat ] What if adam didn’t make any careless mistakes? What if — what if he’s covered his tracks so well, there’s no incriminating evidence to be found?

Victoria: Oh, there will be. And we’re gonna keep looking until we find it. We’re not gonna give up. We need that proof.

Ashland: Right. Your family will never believe in my innocence without it. But right now, I don’t really care about them. I care about you. If this investigation proves fruitless, will you still believe in me?

Victoria: Why are you asking me this now?

Ashland: Because I can’t shake this feeling that you somehow still have doubts about my innocence. Am I right?

Victor: I am singularly focused on getting ashland locke out of this company, out of this family, okay? That’s why I don’t want any distractions. If something happens to go wrong with victoria’s plan and the story about ashland locke becomes public knowledge, we may have to pivot on the spot.

Adam: I see where you’re coming from, but if everything goes to hell, we need something to pivot to, to distract from the fallout. We need something positive, a new initiative, something that shows that we’re still firing on all cylinders while we’re trying to distract from this fiasco. I wish you would have a little faith in my judgment, dad. I think I have earned that.

Victor: You have, son. Now, I like the idea of this streaming platform to rival all the big ones.

Adam: Well, and to beat them.

Victor: What about the real estate piece?

Adam: Okay, so…we buy land. We build our own studios to film our own shows. And then when we are not using them, we will rent them out when at a cheaper price than our competitors.

Victor: Alright. Go ahead and do it. Let’s see what happens. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

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Nick: [ Sighs ] Alright. I guess the only thing I can do is go home and just hope that i don’t wake up to any bad news about victoria and ashland. But every instinct I have is telling me to rush to victoria’s rescue.

Billy: Believe me. I get it. And in the past, that approach has worked, but this is a different situation. She wants to handle ashland on her own. She doesn’t want help from us, and she does not want help from your father.

Nick: Well, you know what? I can understand why she doesn’t want my dad’s help because that usually comes with some strings attached.

Billy: It’s deeper than that. Look, of course, on one hand, she would love to be out of the control of your father. But on the other hand, she wants his approval. She always has. I have not said it to her in this way, but I feel like that was part of her initial attraction to ashland. He’s a powerful man. And your father appreciated that and the merger and all the new heights of power and influence she was reaching.

Nick: Yeah, well, if I were you, I would definitely not say that to her.

Billy: Yeah, I know, but it’s true.

Nick: And if my dad was impressed at any point, you know, he’s past that. He’s now worried just like the rest of us.

Billy: Oh, I’m sure he’s very worried that victoria risked his precious company. And that is eating away at her, and unfortunately she is gonna do everything she can to win back his respect.

Nick: You don’t think there’s any chance of reconciliation with ashland, right?

Billy: No. She’s smarter than that.

Nick: Yeah, I’d like to think so, too. I just pray that victoria has a plan, you know, a way to get him out of her life and away from newman/locke and that it’s a brilliant plan and that it’s working.

Chance: Hi, babe.

Abby: Oh, hi!

Rey: Hey. It’s good to see you ladies.

Abby: Can I get you guys something to eat? Are you hungry?

Rey: Oh, I’m just here to pick up some tres leches for sharon.

Chelsea: Nice. Actually, I’m glad we bumped into each other again because… I have something for you.

Rey: I have an idea what this could be. Yes, yes, yes. Blackhawks tickets. Whoa. Great seats. Right up against the glass.

Chelsea: Connor’s really excited. Um, I bought a couple hockey tickets, planned this whole overnight trip in chicago, and then found out I have to work. Rey was nice enough to offer to fill in for me.

Rey: It’s my pleasure. I think I’m as excited as connor is.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Rey: Anyway, I’m gonna get that dessert.

Chelsea: I’ll join you, grab something sweet for myself.

Abby: Rey really is an amazing guy.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah, he sure is.

Abby: Chelsea almost ended his life. And look at them. They’re friends. I mean, it’s not fake or forced. They are actual friends. It’s crazy how things can change with time.

Victoria: Why would you be worried that I don’t believe you? I’m the one encouraging you to find out if adam set you up.

Ashland: I just wonder, if it came down to adam’s word versus mine, whose side would you take?

Victoria: Seriously? Look, first of all, I make it a rule to never believe one word that comes out of adam’s mouth. And secondly, if I thought that you had lied to me about being seriously ill, do you think I’d be standing here right now, strategizing with you? No. No, I wouldn’T. I would be spending every waking moment trying to figure out how to cut you out of my life for good. You’re still not convinced, are you? How can I prove to you that I’m on your side? I just heard something amazing!

Ashland: I’m sorry. Of course I know you’re on my side. I should never have raised the issue.

Victoria: No, it’s — it’s okay. I know what this must be like for you. Literally. Adam tried to frame me in the past, too.

Ashland: Wait. I’m sorry. Hold on. Adam tried to frame you, his sister? For what?

Victoria: He accused me of trying to tamper with my father’s medicine to hurt him. I was even arrested for it.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: I know. But luckily the people who believe me and love me know that I would never do something like that. So, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I let any doubt about you ever creep into my mind.

Ashland: No, no, no. Just — don’t apologize. You have nothing to apologize for. This is what adam’s sick game is doing to both of us. It’s forcing us to mistrust each other. Listen, I believe more now than ever that adam is behind this. If you can stand by me and help me find the proof I need, that would mean the world to me.

Victoria: I’m right here. I’m not going anywhere.

Ashland: Okay. Okay.

Victoria: Okay.

Ashland: Thank you. Let’s go home, get some rest, and in the morning, we will put together a strategy.

Victoria: Why don’t you go ahead, okay? You need to still consider your health. I am gonna call my family and I’m gonna bring them together and let them know that our plans to go to italy have changed.

Ashland: Poor adam. He’s gonna be so disappointed.

Victoria: He is definitely not gonna be happy about the change in plans.

Chelsea: I got two.

[ Laughs ] Oh, thanks.

Chance: You know, I think it’s incredible that rey was able to forgive chelsea for everything that she did to him. And chelsea, too — she’s come a long way since then.

Abby: Yeah. I think chelsea has really turned a corner. She’s starting over, starting a business with chloe. She’s healthier and stronger. And she’s really navigating this co-parenting arrangement with adam really well.

Chance: I guess adam couldn’t go to the hockey game, huh?

Abby: No, but connor’s really lucky to have rey take him. Rey is a great father figure. Maybe that’s because that was his role with lola when she was growing up. And now with sharon’s kids. Sharon and rey even take care of christian sometimes for nick, so it’s not surprising that they welcome connor into the fold. Everybody’s a part of the family.

Chance: You know, it’s funny you say that ’cause I was just talking to rey and — well, obviously, don’t repeat this to nick, but he said sometimes he just feels like an outsider in the family.

Abby: Really? Well, I’m so sorry to hear that. I know that they would never want to make him feel that way. I hope he knows how valued and appreciated he is.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah, I think he does. You know, he just said there’s certain moments where he compares himself to nick, the “real” dad, wonders if he measures up.

Abby: Yeah. I can understand why he would feel that way. But it’s only because nick has such a tight relationship with his kids. It’s not a competition. There’s enough love to go around in this family. Mwah.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone pings ]

Adam: So, I can move on this right away. I already know who I want to put in charge of content, and, uh, the marketing team is in place and ready to hit the ground running.

Victor: Yeah. Well [Clears throat] It seems you have put a lot of thought into this.

Adam: Oh, well, I wouldn’t, uh, pitch you an idea that i didn’t think through. And I have a lot more ideas that I know that you will like just as much.

Victor: Yeah.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hey, sweetheart. I thought you were on your way to italy. What happened?

Victoria: No, you did not.

Victor: Oh, so you’ve reconsidered. Well, I’m glad to hear that.

Victoria: Look, I’m in my office, and I have something that I would like to discuss with you. Now. If you’re available.

Victor: Well, now I’m discussing some business with adam as we speak.

Victoria: Perfect. He was gonna be my next call. Why don’t the two of you come here.

Victor: Well, we may do that. Okay. Victoria is in her office. She would like the two of us to come by.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Uh, well, why didn’t she go to italy? Did her, uh, plan fall through already?

Victor: I have no idea. Let’s go find out.

[ Door opens ]

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Chance: Hey.

Abby: Hey. Okay, everything is under control in the kitchen. Now let’s go home.

Chance: Seems like you’ve had a great day. I love it.

Abby: I’m having a great life. If this year has taught me anything, it is to be appreciative of the little things. And I have so many things to be appreciative for. I mean, I have an incredible husband. I have a wonderful little boy.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: This great job, and we are all happy and healthy. Not trying to minimize what you’re going through.

Chance: No, no, no. I know what you meant. And, look, I know I am a work in progress, but I think tomorrow’s gonna be a big step forward.

Abby: It feels like things are finally moving in the right direction.

Chance: I’m finally starting to see that light at the end of the tunnel.

Abby: Mm, I am so happy to hear you say that. Mm. [ Smooches ] Let’s go home.

Chance: Come on.

Adam: So, you told us that you were headed to tuscany with ashland. So, what happened?

Victoria: Well, apparently, dad was not in favor of the plan and he somehow convinced the pilot to stay on the ground.

[ Door opens ]

Nick: What’s going on?

Victoria: Thank you for coming. I was just explaining to adam that dad deliberately had my flight delayed. Which was lucky for us. It worked out in my favor. And ashland and I have changed our travel plans and we will be staying in town.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] How does that work in anyone’s favor?

Victoria: Thank you, by the way, so much for agreeing to step in as ceo, but that won’t be necessary now.

Nick: I hope by calling us all together like this, you’re ready to tell us what you’re planning. Vick, if you want me to stay out of this, I will, but I do not like being in the dark.

Victoria: I plan to fill you all in, but I’m waiting for mom to get here, which should be soon.

Victor: Where is ashland right now?

Victoria: I’m not sure. But I have a pretty good idea.

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Diane: Phyllis. I didn’t know you were in town.

Phyllis: I didn’t know you were alive. I had to come see for myself.

Diane: Ah, so you came for jack. I suppose that means the two of you are together again.

Billy: Sorry I’m late. It’s been a hell of a day.

Traci: Oh, no! Everything alright? You want to talk about it?

Billy: Everything’s fine, just a little bit of work stuff. But I feel better seeing both of your faces. Hi.

Ashley: Hi.

Billy: Welcome home. I missed you.

Ashley: I missed you.

Billy: Mm.

Ashley: Mwah!

Billy: You good?

Ashley: Yeah. Long overdue visit, and I’m sorry I missed jack.

Billy: Yeah. Uh, I was a little surprised he headed back to L.A. So quickly. Obviously, he feels strongly about seeing allie again.

Ashley: Mm. That’s what I wanted to speak with you both about — keemo’s daughter and what it means for jack. Has anybody spoken to him since he left?

Traci: The only communication I’ve had is the text that he sent all three of us, that he was fine and he wasn’t sure when he’d be back.

Billy: Yeah. And I’m sure they’re in the thick of it right now, so, you know…

Ashley: Right. I’ve called him a couple times. He’s not picking up. And that text he sent us really didn’t tell us anything at all. I think that’s weird, don’t you?

Billy: No, uh, not necessarily. I mean, he’s in the middle of a life-altering situation. So maybe he’s just not up for a chat.

Ashley: Okay, look. I’ve been concerned about the situation from the start. I just have a feeling that something’s not right and that jack is headed for heartbreak.

Phyllis: Wow, the only thing that you have to talk about is jack’s love life? That’s amazing. Nothing has changed with you.

Jack: We are here to talk about kyle.

Diane: Well, it’s a relief to have you back so soon. I — I honestly didn’t think I’d ever see you again.

Phyllis: Oh, this is amazing! Still so patronizing.

Diane: Jack and I are talking about our son —

Phyllis: Yes, I’m aware of that, diane.

Diane: So, will you help me connect with him after all?

Phyllis: You don’t deserve to connect with him. You don’t deserve kyle. You didn’t deserve him before, and especially after all of this insanity.

Diane: Did you just fly out here to ruin everything for me and my son?

Jack: Actually, my plan was to forget that you existed. Phyllis is the reason I came back here at all.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Diane: Whatever brought you here, I’m so grateful.

Jack: Phyllis thinks that kyle should know everything, that it should be up to him to determine how to handle the fact that you’re still alive. Not my first instinct. Phyllis convinced me.

Diane: That’s wonderful news. Thank you.

Phyllis: I didn’t do that for you.

Diane: Understood.

Jack: I don’t want you blind-siding him by contacting him without any warning. I talk to him first. Though I can’t imagine it’s going to be anything other than a major shock to him.

Diane: Of course. It will be. Which is why I reached out to you in the first place. But when you left here, you were so certain that you would never intervene on my behalf. I wasn’t sure how to proceed.

Jack: Please tell me you haven’t contacted him yet.

Diane: No. I-I didn’T.

Phyllis: Why are you hesitating?

Diane: [ Scoffs ] You know, there is so much anger involved right now. This level of emotion might taint kyle’s reaction to the news. Perhaps I should stop being a coward and just tell him myself. She’s feeling the power of listerine.

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Ashley: Don’t you think the way that allie’s existence came to light is a little bizarre? I mean, jack’s getting these mysterious texts luring him to los angeles, all the secrecy and the subterfuge? I’m wondering if there’s really two people. Maybe allie is doing all the texting.

Billy: Okay, but why would she do that?

Ashley: I don’t know, billy. But that’s the whole point. We don’t know what’s going on. Okay. Say there are two people. Why is this person injecting themselves into jack’s life, into allie’s life? To what end? Just a nice, friendly person who’s very generous and wants to connect two people that didn’t know they were family? Well, then why do they have to remain anonymous? It feels manipulative to me. It does not feel altruistic.

Traci: I hear you, and i agree. I lodged some of the same concerns. But I think that we — we can’t jump to conclusions where allie is concerned. Jack’s not naive, and he doesn’t think she had anything to do with the texts.

Ashley: Okay, but maybe he’s just so blinded. You know, he’s so happy to have found his granddaughter that he’s not seeing any red flags.

Traci: And the identity of this texter is a lasting concern, of course, but I feel like there’s something more important here. Jack has found his granddaughter, someone he never expected existed. And — and he’s eager to welcome her into the family. And I’m worried that she doesn’t share his enthusiasm. But if she does, I feel like we have to give her the benefit of the doubt and welcome her.

Ashley: Okay. What about you, billy?

Billy: We’ve talked about this already. I felt like it was a good thing that jack was gonna reach out to allie, and I still do. I feel like we have to stay neutral and not be too judgmental until we know more.

Ashley: I want to give this person the benefit of the doubt, but I believe that jack has to be cautious. And because I wasn’t able to speak with him directly, I did some looking into allie’s background, okay? And it was a little interesting, what I found.

Phyllis: Wow, listen to you making threats. Making threats. Very, very diane of you.

Diane: I want to protect kyle, too. And I think, jack, that you’re the answer to that. But I did manage to get his number in milan. I want this broached to him as gently as possible. I’m just not sure what that means now.

Jack: It means you let me contact him first.

Phyllis: I’m gonna back off, just so you know, because i don’t want to watch you jerk jack around again.

Diane: It’s obvious how much you care about jack.

Phyllis: Oh, and by the way, I really care about your son, kyle, too.

Diane: Oh, yes. Your lovely daughter’s husband. I was touched when I read about their marriage. You know, jack, I remember a moment with kyle and summer many years ago. It was, uh, christmastime, I think. They were just so adorable with each other. Who would have guessed that they would have fallen in love and even raise a child together?

[ Chuckles ] We’re grandparents, jack. Isn’t that wonderful?

Jack: No. We are nothing. You gave up that right when you walked away from your son.

Diane: And I have missed so many special moments. So many holidays and milestones. But, phyllis, I am very happy for the joy that our kids share.

Phyllis: That’s so nice.

Diane: And, you know, you’re doing really well, too. I’ve — I’ve read about your success in genoa city.

Phyllis: Oh, have you?

Diane: Mm.

Phyllis: Oh, that’s lovely. I’m doing great. I’m flourishing. You know, no toxicity in my life. I’ve learned from my mistakes and realized how my actions affect other people. I’m doing so great. I have a certain level of maturity now, um… probably something you can’t relate to.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] It makes sense for you to doubt me. For both of you to think I’m not being sincere. It’s part of the reason I didn’t reach out earlier. Fear of how people would react. And to be honest, I’m — I’m still scared. But kyle is worth taking risks for.

Jack: Sending anonymous texts is hardly the height of bravery.

Diane: But how else would you have known about allie? This incredible young woman. She’s a part of your son. She’s part of you. Those texts were meant as a gesture of goodwill. But bringing you and allie together hasn’t created even one spark of forgiveness in you. The man who cherishes family above all.

[ Sighs ] I expected more from you, jack. Maybe we both have changed.

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Billy: Uh, what do you mean, you looked into her?

Ashley: I didn’t do a deep dive into her past or anything, billy, just your basic internet search. And I did not find anything alarming. Allie is a graduate student, and she’s getting her advanced degree in chemical engineering.

Billy: Okay, well, there you go. Allie’s interested in chemistry, like her dad.

Traci: And like her great-aunt. It must be in the genes.

Ashley: Right. And I’m sure jack knows what she’s studying and has probably made the same connection that we’ve made.

Billy: You say that like it’s a bad thing.

Ashley: I know what it must mean to him to have a granddaughter that’s following in his son’s footsteps, and i can pretty much predict what his next move will be.

Traci: He will offer her a position at jabot.

Ashley: Absolutely. Maybe not right away, but when the time is right. And, look, maybe she’s very intelligent and talented and would make a great addition to the company. And maybe she’s taking advantage of jack’s position and the relationship she has with him. I don’t know. I’d hate that. I mean, he’s already referring to her as family.

Traci: Because she is family.

Ashley: But, traci, she’s also a stranger. We don’t know what her motivations are.

Billy: There’s a part of this I agree with ashley. I mean, there are people in this world that will not hesitate to play on your emotions, especially when you’re personally invested. They’ll do what they can to get what they want.

Jack: There is no forgiveness, diane. That isn’t the issue. It never will be. You weren’t there when kyle cried about the loss of his mother. I was. I held him while he sobbed. The kind of tears that tear a parent’s heart apart.

Diane: I want to make up for that.

Jack: Then you don’t understand kyle and you don’t understand grief if you think a wound like that can suddenly heal completely. The minute kyle knows you’re alive, he will know he grieved for nothing!

Diane: Well, maybe I can’t fix what I broke, but I owe it to kyle to try. Jack, your help would mean the world to me.

Phyllis: Okay, okay, let’s stop all of this. Diane, we all know that jack is the only one who can smooth the way for you.

Diane: You’re probably right.

Phyllis: I am right. So, enough with the threats about going to kyle.

Diane: It wasn’t meant as a threat.

Jack: Good.

Diane: Obviously working with jack on this is ideal.

Jack: Good. And stay away from allie, as well.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Jack: That is non-negotiable. That young woman just lost her father. You’ve made her life quite complicated enough. At this point, I wouldn’t blame her if she wanted nothing to do with me or the abbotts.

Diane: No matter what allie says, you know she exists. Because of me. You have a chance that you didn’t have with keemo. The same chance that I would love to have with kyle.

Phyllis: Um, okay, so, now you’re using the death of jack’s son, uh, as emotional blackmail? Is that what you’re doing?

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: I am grateful to know about keemo and allie. For that… I will let kyle know that you are alive.

Diane: Thank you.

Jack: But he will be surrounded by people who have always been there for him. And listen to me. If he doesn’t want you in his life, you leave him alone. You turn around and you walk away.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] But isn’t that what you did with keemo? He turned his back on you, and you let him. Was that the right decision, jack?

Phyllis: Alright. Let’s go. We gotta go. We gotta go. Enough. Enough.

Diane: Thank you, phyllis, for getting through to jack.

Phyllis: Sure. Mm.

Diane: Is it clear how much you care about him. I hope it works out for you two this time.

Phyllis: Alright. Let’s go. It’s time to go.

[ Door slams ]

Diane: [ Sighs heavily ] (Ice t) there is no perfect, only practice.

Traci: Wait a minute. What happened to not rushing to judgment where allie is concerned?

Billy: I’m not rushing to judgment. I’m really not. I’m just saying that I think that we should keep an eye on this because, look, we know jack, alright? He has a tendency to see things through rose-colored glasses.

Traci: But what if his granddaughter is this nice, normal person?

Billy: Well, then, that’ll be great. But we don’t know yet. And to be honest, I feel for her a little bit, okay? She’s on her own. She’s grieving her father. She’s dealing with the bombshell of finding out that she’s an abbott. And she has no idea what that means. And maybe I sympathize with her because I kind of get it. You know, I was late to the party, late to the abbott family table. And I had a different mother, and that had its challenges.

Traci: You know, whatever our issues were with jill, we always loved you.

Billy: I know that. I do. And I love you both. But there’s another aspect to this. I didn’t get a lot of time with our father, okay? And it’s not always easy feeling like the outsider looking in.

Traci: Which is why I really believe that if jack can make an authentic bond with allie, maybe it would be healing. For both of them.

Billy: I mean, that would be the best-case scenario, right? I really hope that jack builds a connection with allie because — because he deserves it.

Phyllis: Diane’s alive. She’s alive. You told me. I believed you. But — she’s alive.

Jack: Actually seeing her in person kind of boggles the mind, doesn’t it?

Phyllis: Yeah. Nothing about her has changed. Nothing. Sh’s just better at hiding things.

Jack: You still think i should tell kyle?

Phyllis: Absolutely. Before she gets to him.

Jack: It goes against everything inside of me to set kyle up this kind of pain. This is gonna change him forever. And I’m partly to blame.

Diane: Jack, why are you acting like this? I’m offering you an alternative.

Jack: No, no, no, no. We’re about to light into a custody battle and you’re getting a little nervous. And I don’t blame you. But if you’re expecting me to buy this “kinder, gentler” diane jenkins, think again.

Diane: You are so determined to see the worst in me.

Jack: It’s called “learning from experience,” diane.

Diane: Don’t you care about this boy at all?

Jack: Goodbye.

Diane: You know what? Watching the two of you together makes me realize how important it is for a child to have a father.

Jack: You think I need to be reminded of that?

Diane: N-no, but apparently you need to be reminded how important a mother is to a child. Look, by going after full custody, you are forcing the judge to choose between you and me. And no matter what she decides, that little boy is going to lose. He will be deprived of a substantial relationship with one of us. And something like that can leave very deep, permanent scars on a child. Is that what you want for your son, jack?

Diane: And he’s got those big, beautiful blue eyes. They just break your heart, don’t they?

Jack: Yeah, they do.

Diane: Yeah.

Jack: Yes, they do.

Diane: You know, I keep thinking about ashley.

Jack: It’s quite a miracle, isn’t it?

Diane: It reminds you how precious every little minute is.

Jack: Mm.

Diane: Yeah. [ Smooches ] That’s why I’m so glad that you’ve had this time with kyle. You’re making memories that will last forever. Look at you. Hey, sweetie.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Toy rattling ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ]

Diane: [ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Jack, you’re not doing anything to kyle. Except maybe preparing him for the shock of his life.

Jack: My head has been spinning since the second i found out that the texter was diane. What this would mean for kyle. What led up to this? How did we ever get into this chaos that led to her death? How I could have stopped it?

Phyllis: You couldn’t have done anything to stop it. Anything. She was all about control. She used begging, what, uh, bribery, threats, seduction.

Jack: She came to me for help. Money.

Phyllis: Money. Okay. Well, she would have taken your money and then taken kyle.

Jack: I never even heard her out.

Phyllis: Who cares?! She was a woman on the edge!

[ Sighs ] Even if she didn’t fake her own death, I’m sure she would have gone to prison. And then kyle would have had to deal with that.

Jack: At least he would have known she was alive.

Phyllis: Jack, listen. You know and I know that all diane did was use kyle as a pawn to get what she wanted and who she wanted. But now kyle is an adult. And he can make his own decision whether he wants his mom back in his life.

Jack: This is gonna change everything he ever felt about his mother.

Phyllis: Well, yeah. Maybe he’ll just be relieved that she’s alive.

Jack: Yeah. I know he still loves her. I have no doubt in my mind. But he loves the mother we let him remember. This woman is different. This is a woman who would willingly walk away from her son.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. So, when dina came back into your life, you let her back in. It took time and effort, but —

Jack: And anger and resentment and trying to keep her at a distance while we tried to get her approv–

Phyllis: Okay. But you were grateful for your time together, is what you’re saying, right?

Jack: This is different. Dina was well. Dina was healthy when she walked away from us. I hated it, yes, but… it is what it is. It — what diane did was different. Kyle grew up thinking his mother was murdered. That could break a child for life. And that was a risk she was willing to take.

Phyllis: You know how you get past it? You know how? With love and support. There’s no other choice.

Jack: [ Sighs ] Find your beat

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Diane: Things between jack, kyle, and me weren’t always so painful. Clearly.

Allie: [ Chuckles ] That’s kyle? He’s adorable.

Diane: Yeah. And now he’s so handsome.

Allie: I didn’t think I’d come. Jack obviously doesn’t want me anywhere near you.

Diane: He told me to never contact you again.

Allie: Which I understand his instinct. When you started talking about death and murder —

Diane: Of course you were horrified.

Allie: But one thing stood out to me. You’re doing all this to be with your son again.

Diane: I failed him. I should have healed myself so i could look after him sooner. But at the time, I just wasn’t capable of that. And I-I can’t go back in time, but I can move forward. You know, speak to him, at least. To see his face would be magical. And if I had the chance to hold him again…

Allie: You love him that much. That was me and my dad.

Diane: I’m really sorry you lost your father, allie. And your mother? Do the two of you speak? You know, from the moment I met you, I could see a sadness in you. I know how that feels. I have been utterly alone for so long. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I mean, whatever happened between you and your mother, is there really no way —

Allie: Tell me about kyle. And jack and the rest of the family. That’s what I came here to ask.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Well, you could ask jack.

Allie: But I want to hear it from you. An outsider.

Diane: Okay. I will, uh, start with telling you about my amazing son, kyle.

[ Sighs ] Well, the first thing you should know is that, um, jack never expected to be the father of my child.

Allie: Wait, so, the pregnancy wasn’t planned?

Diane: Well, it was. By me. Kyle was conceived by artificial insemination.

Allie: But surely that required jack’s involvement.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Well, the original intention was for another man to be the father, but there was a mishap and the wrong sample was used. And after kyle was born, i discovered his true paternity and jack learned he was kyle’s father.

Allie: You do know that sounds crazy, right?

Diane: It was. All I can say is that kyle was deeply wanted. My son meant everything to me. That’s never changed, and it never will.

Jack: How do I do this? How — how do — how do I do it without setting off alarms? I can’t do it over the phone. I have to tell him in person.

Phyllis: That’s a good idea. Yeah. Definitely. Tell him in person. Um…I’ll go with you. I’ll go on the flight. Um, I don’t have to be there when you tell kyle. Unless you want me there. And then, you know, summer and i can support.

Jack: I hate the idea of leaving the country while diane is wandering around. Which means kyle and summer have to come back home.

Phyllis: Yeah. They should. They should come back home. That’s a good idea. Hey. No one is better at getting their child through something like this than you.

Jack: It’s all happening so fast. I just found out myself. And diane’s on a mission. She already has kyle’s number in milan. I just need time. And kyle deserves time before his life is turned inside out.

[ Sighs ]

(Ziploc tab zip opening)

Ashley: I still have mixed feelings about it. I mean, clearly I understand that you think it’s a good idea for jack to go to los angeles and pursue a relationship with allie. But even if my concerns are unfounded, it doesn’t mean this whole situation is risk-free. There’s nothing guaranteed about this, you know.

Traci: What are you thinking?

Ashley: Well, I’m thinking that maybe allie would reject jack, just the way keemo did, and then he’ll have suffer through that all over again. I’m sorry. This is where my mind goes, okay? I have these questions. Maybe I’m a tad cynical or a tad overprotective. I don’t know.

Billy: Yeah, just a tad.

Ashley: Oh, okay. I hope it works out the way you envision it. I really do. I hope that jack finds some peace where’s keemo concerned, and I hope that he has a long-lasting, loving relationship with his granddaughter. And just so you know, I did talk to phyllis about it, and she doesn’t see allie as any kind of threat whatsoever.

Traci: Well, whatever our misgivings about phyllis, i guess there’s one thing we can say — she’s savvy and she cares deeply for jack. You know, she — she would not hold back if she felt like his emotional well-being was at risk.

Billy: Yes, but, uh, she’s phyllis. So I think we should be a little bit worried that she’s this involved.

Traci: I don’t know. Maybe not this time. This time, she’s consistently put jack’s feelings first. You know, she’s been supportive and encouraging, the perfect friend. And I happen to know that jack feels the same way.

Ashley: Okay, back up a second. Are they friends?

Traci: [ Laughs ]

Ashley: Are they something more? Is it something in between? I’m just trying to figure out if there’s anything real to this, you know? Or are they just gonna do this dance for the rest of their lives?

Traci: I have absolutely no idea.

Billy: And I am not trying to figure it out. I think we all just want jack to be happy.

Traci: We all do just want jack to be happy. And I have this feeling that he’s on the road to that right now. I know I have a tendency to romanticize things.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Traci: Writer’s superpower. But do you guys remember when he found that necklace of mother’s? The teardrop of love? You know, and there was a legend, and it said that whoever had the necklace would find true. And what if the necklace’s powers are starting to work? Maybe jack can have both. Maybe he can have a relationship with phyllis and a connection with his granddaughter. I mean, what if this is jack’s moment?

Phyllis: So, if you want to wait to contact kyle, you know, we’ll just wait.

Jack: No, no, no, no. You said it yourself — she’s a loose cannon. She could just show up in milan out of nowhere.

Phyllis: Yeah. I know you got this, but just know, whatever I can do for you —

Jack: No. You’ve — you’ve already done it. Have I even thanked you for coming all the way out here without my even asking you to?

Phyllis: It’s what friends do for each other. Are you gonna call kyle?

Jack: Yeah. I’m going to lure him to genoa city for some family time. More subterfuge. Just like diane and her damn anonymous texts.

Phyllis: Well, it’s completely different, jack.

Jack: Yeah, I don’t know about that.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Kyle was so easy to love. Just like his father. But as you can imagine, starting a family that way wasn’t the easiest path.

Phyllis: Do I have your attention? Do I?

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Good. I’m gonna make this simple. Get out of town. Now. Or you’ll regret it.

Diane: Without my child?

Phyllis: No. Take your kid with you. Where is he?

Diane: He’s not here. He’s safe with his nanny. So you won’t be able to get your dirty hands on him.

Phyllis: I have no idea what you’re babbling about. But I don’t want to see you or your son ever again. Do you understand me?

Diane: Oh, right. You’re trying to steal him away from me — you and jack.

Phyllis: What? Ugh. Listen, I have no idea what the hell you’re talking about, but you listen to me. You’re after jack, and you always have been. Now you’re using your son as bait. Jack may have fallen for it, but I haven’T. So, if you want him, you have to go through me.

Diane: You know, phyllis, i really don’t understand why you’re looking at me like that.

Phyllis: Oh, I think you do.

Diane: No, I don’T. The rest of the abbott family has come to terms with my being here. Haven’t you? I mean, after all, you’re mrs. Jack abbott… at least for the moment.

Diane: You have to admit, it makes perfect sense. Jack wants to be with his son, and I want to allow him to be with his son.

Phyllis: Yeah, and you want to worm your way back into his life.

Diane: I’m already a part of his life. Thanks to kyle.

Phyllis: Thanks to kyle. Listen, I know your agenda. I know what you’re up to. And your agenda goes far beyond helping jack bond with his son. This supposed time limit — one month — give me a break.

Diane: Yeah, that’s when that glow by jabot thing starts. No more pool house.

Phyllis: You know, you think you have the upper hand just because you’ve parked yourself and your little tyke in the middle of us —

Diane: You know, phyllis, you’re really starting to grate my nerves. Is there a point to this?

Phyllis: Yes, there is a point. Let me tell you. You bett find a job right away, or else.

Diane: Why is that?

Phyllis: Because you’re on my turf now.

Diane: Oh, well, for the moment it’s your turf. Don’t forget. I used to live here, too, back when jack and I were engaged. In fact, we shared the very same bedroom. I bet it hasn’t changed a bit. Same sheets and everything.

Jack: Nothing more peaceful than watching a baby sleep.

Diane: Mm. I’ve heard mothers say that’s true even when the kids are teenagers.