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Adam: Uh-oh. Hmm.

Sally: Wh– what exactly do you think you’re doing? This is completely unprofessional. I’m here for business meeting.

Adam: I was literally about to ask you the same thing.

[ Chuckles ] Are you responsible for all of this?

Ashland: Okay. Uh. You caught me red-handed.

Victoria: At what?

Ashland: A little office redecoration.

Victoria: I think you must have bought everything that the florist had.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] Nothing is too extravagant to show you how much I love you and how grateful I am to have you in my life.

Victor: Well, thank you for the update. Well, I know you were reluctant to go down there in the first place, but I knew that the information you would unearth would be invaluable. Thank you for doing it. See you soon.

Nikki: Who was that?

Victor: Michael baldwin calling from peru. He has some more information about ashland locke.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Good morning.

Amanda: Happy valentine’s day.

Devon: Oh, my gosh.

Amanda: That was not the reaction that I was expecting.

Devon: I’m — you’re so generous for doing that, and I’m terrible ’cause I’ve had so much going on, I forgot. I’m so sorry.

Amanda: Hey, no, no, no, don’t do that. It is totally fine. I know how worried you’ve been about dominic.

Devon: Yeah, I know, but it’s — there’s no point — i know there’s no point for any of us to be worried or to speculate until we get the test results back. It’s just — it’s easier said than done. Because all I keep doing is thinking about dominic crying when he was getting the test and seeing the fear in his eyes and him looking up at us like he’s asking, “why are you letting this happen to me?”

Amanda: [ Sighs ] I know how worried you must have been because he didn’t understand what was happening. But you care about that kid more than anything in this world, and you are doing right by him. So I know he’s in the best possible hands.

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Amanda: Why don’t you take the day off? I can, too. I can stay home and help distract you until you hear back from dominic’s doctor.

Devon: No. I appreciate you want to do that, but I think that work will be a good distraction for me. I’m supposed to go meet lily and pick up where we left off when i got the call about dominic being sick. So I think if I stay here, I’m just gonna obsess about the results.

Amanda: Okay. We can check in later, then?

Devon: Yeah, of course we can.

Amanda: Okay.

Devon: And, hey, I want you to know that I didn’t forget to get you something for valentine’s day. I just didn’t order it in time, so it’s gonna get here a little late.

Amanda: Okay, I don’t want you to worry because we can celebrate tomorrow or the next day or any other day for the rest of our lives. I really don’t need a grand romantic gesture to know that you love me because I can feel it every single day in every single way.

Devon: Mm, thank you.

Sally: I’m here to discuss my role as coo, not to ask you to be my valentine. And even if that were my intention, I would definitely not do it in such a traditional way. I present our new year’s eve celebration as exhibit “A.”

Adam: That is a good point. But if you didn’t do it, then who did?

Sally: I don’t know. Chelsea?

Adam: That’s highly doubtful.

Sally: Then it must be a secret admirer.

Adam: Well, there is only one way to find out.

[ Chuckles ]

Sally: What?

Adam: Well, we both have been cleared. It’s from one of the advertisers. It’s a little valentine’s day stunt.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Cool. Then I guess we are free to enjoy this swag. Might be a little too early for champagne, but I could definitely go for one of these chocolate-covered strawberries because I did not eat breakfast.

[ Clears throat ] Sorry. You know what?

[ Chuckles ] Might be a little too jour

d’amour. We should just stick to our business meeting.

Adam: Yeah, yeah, that’s probably a good idea.

Sally: Mm-hmm.

Adam: Um…I — actually, I have a work gift for you.

Sally: Well, I believe that is allowed.

Adam: The pr team is putting together a press release announcing your new title — sally spectra, formerly the face of newman fashion, is now the coo of newman media.

Sally: If you think my becoming coo is some kind of gift that you’re giving me, then we seriously need to talk.

Ashland: This is amazing.

Victoria: The symbol on the ring is a crest of a scottish lord named roger loch. I know it’s not your given name, but I think that it represents who you are now.

Ashland: You — you researched the name and then tracked this down?

[ Sighs ]

Victoria: Hmm.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] I will cherish this forever. There are a dozen reasons that i don’t deserve your love, but i thank god every day that you came into my life.

Victor: Well, it seems that michael baldwin found out that the cash flow from ashland’s shell company to his clinic in peru doubled just before ashland and victoria went there for his experimental treatment.

Nikki: I don’t know why that would be considered suspicious. I mean, company cash flow increases and decreases all the time.

Victor: Under normal circumstances, you’d be right. In this case, I smell a rat. Something about ashland’s story does not add up.

Nikki: I don’t understand why you’re stirring things up with ashland and victoria. Today of all days. Do you even know what today is?

Victor: You think I would forget valentine’s day? Do you think I’d forget the day in which I can show you my love again?

Nikki: Good answer. And if that’s true, you will put aside your cloak-and-dagger maneuvering and take me out to a romantic lunch.

Victor: I adore you. But before I do, I’m gonna take you down to the stables.

Nikki: Victor newman, what have you done?

Victoria: Thank you again for the beautiful flowers.

Ashland: Oh, I’m sorry, the bouquets were simply to set the stage.

Victoria: There’s more?

Ashland: After your gift? Are you kidding? I can’t let you outdo me.

Victoria: Oh. Well, it’s not a contest.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, it’s — it’s incredible. It’s so elegant and sophisticated.

Ashland: Just like you.

Victoria: I love it.

Ashland: Here, let me. You know, if there’s one thing being sick and getting better has shown me, it’s that I should never hesitate to express my love to you and never miss an opportunity to celebrate the good days in life. So I would like to propose that we — we cancel the rest of the work day and go celebrate.

Victoria: Deal.

Adam: You misunderstood. When I said “gift,” I was talking about the press release announcing your title. I would never “gift” you a job. It was the wrong choice of words, okay? I was thrown off by the valentine’s day misunderstanding.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] It’s fine. I was just giving you a hard time. I know exactly what you mean. If I was that thin-skinned, frankly, I don’t deserve to be coo. But I do actually have a very important question, which is why I asked for this meeting.

Adam: Okay, shoot.

Sally: Before we approve a press release, I need to know this — what exactly are you expecting from me? Because I know we already got ashland and victoria’s approval for me to be coo, but, I mean, can we specify the duties a bit more? ‘Cause this position could mean a wide range of things. What do you want from me? Is this an equal partnership? Do I have my own autonomy and agency? Or are you just looking for a “yes” woman?

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

Lily: Okay, okay. You know that today is still a work day.

Billy: I am trying to work right now.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Wait, I feel like I’m forgetting something. Where’s my phone?

Billy: Hey, don’t worry about all that kind of stuff. Today is the most romantic holiday of the year. We work from home, which means we get to do things that nobody gets to know about.

Lily: Oh, my god. You’re incorrigible.

Billy: I know.

[ Knock on door ]

Lily: Our meeting with devon. Oh, my god, oh, my god, oh, my god.

Billy: Okay, it’s okay. I’m ready. I’m good to go. Let’s do it.

Lily: No, you’re not meeting appropriate.

Billy: I am. This is fine. He’s your brother. He’s gonna totally understand.

Lily: Okay, there’s some things that a brother shouldn’t know. Can you please answer the door?

Billy: Coming. Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Devon: This a bad time? I can come back.

Lily: No. Oh, my god. Come on in. Uh, yeah, billy’s gonna make coffee.

Billy: Yep, I’m gonna make coffee.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: Hi. So I’m guessing everything’s good with dom. That’s why you didn’t cancel.

Devon: No, no, actually, he had to get a bone marrow aspiration yesterday, and now we’re waiting to hear the results from that.

Lily: Wow. I mean, that sounds serious. Do you want to reschedule? That’s fine.

Billy: Yeah, devon, if you got somewhere to be, we can — we can do this another time.

Devon: No, no, it’s — I’m gonna be thinking about him no matter what, and there’s nothing more that any of us can do, so it’s — it’s fine. And I’d honestly like the company if you guys don’t mind.

Lily: Yeah.

Ashland: Ah.

Victoria: Hello, mom and dad. Fancy meeting you here.

Nikki: Hey.

Victoria: Hi.

Ashland: Looks like we all had the same idea for valentine’s day.

Victor: Yes, indeed. Why don’t you join us? We can celebrate together.

Victoria: Oh, no, we don’t want to intrude.

Victor: Nonsense. Please have a seat. We must do this together, okay? Would you kindly bring two more glasses? Thank you. How nice.

Nikki: So, how has your day been so far?

Victoria: It has been fantastic. I showed up to the office, and i found it filled with flowers.

Nikki: Aww.

Victoria: And ashland bought me the most beautiful necklace.

Nikki: Oh, it’s lovely.

Ashland: Yes, and victoria gave me this ring. It’s a — it’s the loch family signet from ancestors in scotland..

Victor: Look at that. Now, that’s very interesting, considering you have no relation to the lochs in scotland.

Victoria: Oh, that’s not the point, daddy. The ring is about who he is now. It represents who he is and who we are as a married couple and as business partners at newman/locke.

Ashland: It’s about the future. It’s a symbol of a path forward that I was less optimistic about until recently.

Victor: Yes, of course. Well, I think this calls for a toast, okay?

Victoria: Yes.

Victor: To ashland’s miraculous recovery, an answer to all our prayers.

Victoria: I couldn’t have asked for a better valentine’s day gift.

Victor: Cheers.

Victoria: Cheers.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: So I know we were talking about how doing a joint venture between hamilton-winters and chancellor would be a great way to honor katherine and neil, but we didn’t really get much more into it.

Lily: Yeah, I know. So here’s what I’m thinking. Um, you have a streaming service and we have content, so what if we use your streaming service to launch a podcast for us? And we want the podcast to be educational and inspirational and, you know, even have ones that are centered around music.

Devon: Yeah. I mean, in theory, that sounds all great. I love the concept of it. I want to hear specifics, though, on what would the podcasts be about, like the topics.

Billy: Do you mind if I jump in here real quick?

Lily: No, yeah, please.

Billy: Um…so lily knows that I’ve had a few sleepless nights lately, and last night was one of them that I was up for a lot of the night, and i had a bunch of ideas bouncing around the old noggin. I think I might have landed on something that would be perfect for this.

Devon: Really?

Billy: Yeah.

Devon: That’s great. Let’s hear it.

Adam: I am not looking to be “yes’d” to death. Nor am I searching for coo arm candy. I want your input. I value your point of view. And I like to be challenged. That’s what excites me about this partnership is that you don’t hold back.

Sally: You want me to be your public-facing business partner even though I’ve never run a media company before?

Adam: Absolutely. Because in part, I see similarities between the media business and the fashion world.

Sally: Such as?

Adam: News and clothes are both essential products, right? Designers want people to wear their clothes and media companies need people to read or watch their content. I mean, that is why you’ve been partly successful at building the fashion platform. You know how to attract people. Right? It’s all about enticement. It’s about seduction. And that’s why I think, um — i know that you could shine.

Sally: Well, I’m not gonna disagree with you.

Adam: I didn’t think that you would.

Sally: I also know my way around a spreadsheet and I can crunch the hell out of a budget, but, yes, you’re right. Convincing people that they want something, it’s my superpower.

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Adam: Look, I admire your confidence, but I do not want you to get the impression that this is going to be easy. We’re gonna have to answer to victoria and ashland, and all of that is gonna be under victor’s watchful eye, so we can’t have any missteps. We have to be at the top of our game because any false move and my sister’s gonna use that as an excuse to kick us both to the curb.

Sally: Huh. No pressure, huh?

Adam: Yes, and despite the comparisons I just made about fashion and news, I mean, getting people to actually read or watch a story’s a lot harder than getting them to look at fashion gossip or ogle a wedding dress. There are a lot of outlets that are vying for eyeballs, so becoming the go-to place for news is becoming more and more challenging, so we have to be the best.

Sally: We’ll hire the best story-tellers. Because I don’t care if it’s business news or politics or, yes, a wedding dress, a good story is a good story. And at the end of the day, that is what hooks people.

Adam: Well said. You have good instincts. Not to mention a lot of passion. I was right…that you would be a natural for this job.

Nikki: Victor transformed one of the stalls in our stables, complete with saddle, bridle, reins, and a custom carved sign with the name of the new inhabitant, sparks.

Victoria: Who is sparks?

Nikki: A gorgeous 5-year-old thoroughbred who we will meet in the spring. Actually, his real name is firewalker, but they call him sparks. But your father continues to spoil me with the most spectacular horses.

Ashland: Seeing the smile on your face when you talk about his gift to you shows clearly that he knows the way to your heart.

Nikki: Ah, he always has and always will.

Victoria: Dad isn’t the only one who understands and appreciates his wife.

Victor: Just wonderful to see how much in love you seem.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] In love we “seem”? I mean, yeah, of course we’re in love.

Victor: Oh, I just thought, you know, to tell you that it warms my heart. My daughter’s happiness means everything to me.

Billy: Look, first of all, you know me well enough, right? You know a lot about my past. And I just want to start by saying that your sister is amazing, and she makes me want to be a better person. And look, man, I got it pretty good, right? And yet I still have these thoughts and feelings run around my head because, well, it’s not easy, and I’m taking it upon myself to try and be a better human being. I’m gonna try and do what I can. And life isn’t easy. We make mistakes. We lose our jobs. We — we lose loved ones. People get hurt. And I’m thinking I can’t be the only one going through this kind of stuff, so the idea is a platform of podcasts with the unifying theme of bettering oneself. Each series specifically designed and centered around health and wellness — both physical and mental. And we have an opportunity to really maybe help people and put something good out into the world, and I think, above all, neil and katherine would really appreciate that, and I think they would really love to see us all working together on that, so that’s it.

Devon: Wow. I — I couldn’t agree more with that. I love it. I love the fact that you’ve taken something personal and you’ve applied it to other people’s lives, too.

Lily: Exactly, which is why i love this idea so much.

Devon: Yeah. Nah, man, you — you’re really thinking big.

Lily: So what should be our next step?

Devon: Uh…the next step would be me taking it to my team, but then at the end of the day, it’s my call, and I can’t wait to get started on it. I really can’t, ’cause as you said, this is truly the perfect way to honor katherine and neil. They would have loved the concept about reaching out to people and helping them better themselves. So, you know, this would also be a good thing to get moses working on as part of his internship.

Lily: Oh, yeah, I love that idea.

Devon: Yeah?

Lily: Yeah.

Devon: That’s what family does. No, I’m excited, guys. I’m excited to work with both of you on it.

Lily: Okay.

Devon: Really.

Lily: Good. Well, let’s hope this leads to many more joint ventures.

Devon: Oh, yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. One second. Excuse me.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Lily: Is that the doctor?

Devon: No, it’s not. Hello. Oh, perfect. Thank you for doing that for me. I’ll be over shortly to pick it up. Okay. I have to take off. I completely dropped the ball on valentine’s day and amanda, so this is me trying to salvage the whole thing.

Lily: No, amanda will understand. You’ve had a lot on your mind.

Devon: Yeah, I know. She does understand, which is why I really want to do this.

Lily: Yeah.

Billy: Well, a little romance never hurts a relationship.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: I know.

Lily: Alright. Well, good luck. Please let us know what happens with dom.

Devon: I will.

Lily: Okay, we’ll keep him in our thoughts.

Devon: I will. I’ll be reaching out to you guys.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: Take care. Thanks, man.

Lily: Bye. Have fun.

Devon: Thanks.

Lily: I mean, that went great.

Billy: Yeah, I think he likes it. I think he likes the idea.

Lily: How could he not? Your pitch was fantastic. I mean, I saw what you did yesterday, but this was like next-level.

Billy: Well, maybe these restless nights have actually paid off. It’s kind of like I went to bed with an idea and woke up with a solution, except I skipped the sleeping part.

Lily: I love the creativity coming out of this whole “sleepless in genoa city” situation.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: Right? You got your emotions out and your stream-of-consciousness recordings, used it as inspiration for your pitch. I mean, you know I was worried when you told me you couldn’t sleep, so…

Billy: No, I get it. I know both you and jack were — were thinking that this was about chanccomm and adam and victor, but it’s not.

Lily: I know, I know, and I’m sorry that my mind went there. I can see this might be a positive thing.

Billy: I think it is. And it feels really good. You know what else feels really good? Where we were right before your brother knocked on that door.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Can we get back to that?

Lily: Uh-huh. It’s my woke-up-like-this migraine medicine.

Amanda: No. No, you are home too soon.

Devon: No, you’re home too soon. What are you doing?

Amanda: I told you you didn’t have to make the effort.

Devon: I know. I appreciate you saying that, but I wasn’t gonna let today go by without doing something to show you how much I love you.

Amanda: Well, same.

Devon: I thought you were going to work.

Amanda: Well, I needed to make you a really amazing, nice dinner to help you relax and get your mind off of your worries. Mm. But I have to tell you that I am a pretty good cook. I’m just — I’m not a tidy one, so you’re not allowed to go back into that kitchen, or any effort to help you relax would fly straight out the window.

Devon: Why is that? Did you make a big mess?

Amanda: Oh, a huge one.

Devon: That’s okay. I don’t mind helping you clean up. You got a little bit right there, actually.

Amanda: Mm.

Devon: Good for me, yeah. Got something here.

Amanda: Oh.

Devon: Mm-hmm. Tastes good.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Thank you.

Amanda: Mm.

Sally: I get that there will be plenty of obstacles to overcome, but I find that challenge exciting. I don’t know, there’s something about feeling a bit apprehensive that gets my adrenaline going. And when I woke up this morning, I will admit, I was a little nervous. I was wondering if I was a little too in over my head, but then I gave myself a pep talk, i put on a power suit, and i decided to give it my all. I mean, what do I have to lose? I’d rather try and fail than not try at all.

Adam: You do not have to worry about failing. You’ve got this.

We have got this.

Nikki: For a romantic lunch, can’t really say I had your undivided attention.

Victor: My darling, I was not going to ignore our daughter, you know?

Nikki: I think you were more interested in ashland, and i worry that you’re looking for something that isn’t there. Or something that should remain in the past, like his other secrets.

Victor: Well, whatever’s going on in peru with that clinic is very much in the present.

Nikki: Do you remember how disruptive it was for the family the first time you dug into ashland’s past? And then, ironically, you were the one who accepted him and welcomed him into the family.

Victor: Sweetheart, you’ve known me long enough to know that I am a chess player and therefore, I look many moves ahead of anyone else.

Nikki: Yes, I know. I just don’t understand what you’re trying to accomplish by digging into his treatment. And victoria is finally happy. And do you doubt his love for her? Why are you looking for trouble?

Victor: Sweetheart, I’m not looking for trouble. But if something is going on to ashland locke regarding that clinic in peru, I’m gonna find out about it.

Victoria: You know, you really haven’t said much since we left society. Was something bothering you at lunch?

Ashland: You must have noticed victor’s eagle eye trained on me.

Victoria: Yes, I did, but it’s just because he’s relieved that you’re doing so much better. We were all braced for the worst.

Ashland: Maybe. I just think it was something more specific. Victoria, the reason your father asked me to meet him at the ranch was to question me about my experimental treatment. It seemed innocent enough at first, but with your father, I’ve come to understand that nothing is innocent.

Victoria: What are you talking about?

Ashland: There’s something you need to know. The reason I knew about the protocol was because I had a colleague who was treated at the clinic in peru a few years ago for cancer.

Victoria: You knew about the clinic before we went there?

Ashland: Yes. In fact, I gave them money when their funding was in jeopardy.

Victoria: But we researched options together. Are you saying that you were pretending to be learning about the protocol for the first time when you knew about it all along? I looked into possible connections that we would have with the clinic, and I checked the funding sources. Your name never came up.

Ashland: That’s because I set up the funding through a shell corporation.

Victoria: How did you not tell me this? You promised me in tuscany that there would be no more secrets between us. And now you’re saying that you kept this from me? How could you? With downy infusions, let the scent set the mood.

Ashland: The reason I didn’t tell you about my involvement in the clinic was because I was trying to protect you.

Victoria: From what exactly?

Ashland: I was concerned about the legal ramifications. I was trying to guard both you and newman/locke from any potential tax violation fallout. W– no, with plausible deniability. I didn’t even know if the treatment was going to work. But at the time, you were encouraging me to try anything and everything just to beat the cancer.

Victoria: Of course I did that, and I don’t regret that for one minute because look at you — look at how much better you’re doing.

Ashland: Okay, then be honest. If you had known about my involvement in the clinic, would you have told me not to pursue this treatment?

Victoria: I don’t know what to say to that because, once again, you haven’t given me the option.

Ashland: No, I haven’T. And to be honest, if it weren’t for victor, I wouldn’t be telling you about it right now.

Victoria: So all of those promises that you made about no more secrets, they were just — they were completely meaningless.

Ashland: No, I told you, i was trying to protect you. I was trying to protect the company.

Victoria: That is a very weak excuse. I would expect better from you.

Ashland: Listen to me, victoria. I love you more than anything in the world. I owe my life to you. I hate that I have to tell you this today — on valentine’s day of all days. Please forgive me.

Victoria: I don’t think it’s fair that you withheld this from me.

Ashland: I understand.

Victoria: But the thing that matters the most to me is that you’re doing better.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] I am…because now I have something to live for. You.

Amanda: Oh.

Devon: Isn’t this one of your favorite songs?

Amanda: It is.

Devon: Like to dance with me?

Sally: I will sip this as long as we agree that we are toasting to work, not valentine’s day.

Adam: Oh, you know I would never insult you by celebrating a major holiday. To your growing success.

Sally: I want to thank you for taking a risk on me. I know I’m not the logical choice.

Adam: Well, that goes both ways. God knows how many people have warned you off me.

Sally: Then I have another toast. To two wrongs, making something very right.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Chance: We got the test results back.

Rey: I take it the news isn’t good.

Victoria: What if, instead of waiting for adam to screw up, what if we just make damn well sure that he does?

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Nikki: What about the factories in indiana and kentucky?

Victoria: Let’s keep them up and running at 60% capacity. Oh, except for the one in fort wayne. It’s too far away from the distribution center. We could find a way to re-purpose it or find a buyer.

Nikki: And the commercial developments in south carolina?

Victoria: If we can find a rate of return at 8%, let’s see. Otherwise, let’s sit on it for the next six months. The market will come back. We’ll make a profit. It’s just gonna take time. Is that all?

Nikki: Um, that is everything on my list, except for one thing.

Victoria: And what would that be?

Nikki: I have a question about the acquisition of a company called newman media.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] What do you want to know?

Nikki: Are we gonna fold their finance and marketing staff into our existing teams?

Victoria: You know, before i say anything about that, i should — I should ask ashland what he thinks. I just want to make sure we’re both on the same page.

Nikki: Okay.

Victoria: You know, he is doing much better. He’s — he’s healthier, he’s stronger, and he really seems to want to sink his teeth into this part of the business. He’s particularly interested in how the merger plays out.

Nikki: Huh. That means he doesn’t trust adam.

Victoria: Can you blame him?

Nikki: No, I can’t even believe adam’s on our executive team or that you agreed to bring him on board.

Victoria: Well, I really didn’t have much of a choice. Dad insisted on it if I wanted to acquire newman media.

Nikki: Well, I hope that this recent show of humility is sincere and that he’s come to terms with the idea of answering to you, but…

Victoria: Mom, I know. Trust me. Ashland and I, we share your concerns. And believe, we’re gonna be keeping a very close eye on adam.

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Adam: Hello. No victoria?

Ashland: She’s out to lunch with nikki. She’ll be back in a few minutes if you need her.

Adam: Well, I can talk to you, unless I’m interrupting. Working on something big?

Ashland: I was just reading a report on a new water treatment facility. It’s powered solely by renewable energy. The technology is amazing. It could be a great growth opportunity for us. I’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves.

Adam: Well, your health must be improving. Getting back to work, looking forward to the future.

Ashland: I prefer to think of it the other way around. I think my health is improving because I’m working.

Adam: Well, either way, that’s a good sign. You know, I was always glad to get your input on newman media as a member of the board. It’s gonna be even better now that we are on the same team.

Ashland: Are we?

Adam: Sure, I look forward to your input and your perspective on the business.

Ashland: I’m glad to hear that’s your attitude, because now that newman media is part of newman/locke, you will definitely be hearing from me.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Oh, my god. You’ve got to be kidding me.

Billy: Thank you. Hey, how goes it?

Lily: Hey, not great. You know that exec in accounting that I wanted to promote.

Billy: Whitney? What’s going on with her?

Lily: She’s resigning. I thought I sold her on my vision of chancellor, but she’s taking a job in salt lake city.

Billy: Okay, well, it’s all good. You’ll find someone.

Lily: I need some help.

Billy: Alright, well, I’m all yours. Let me just finish up here, and then I’ll head home to our place and we can figure out if there’s any internal candidates that are right for the job.

Lily: Uh, you know what? I’m gonna meet you there later. There’s — there’s something i have to do first.

Billy: Okay, I’ll see you in a bit.

Sally: Hey, billy. What’s happening?

Billy: Sally. Sorry, I did not recognize you without the ridiculous glasses or fake wig on or without the camera pointed directly at me, which, let’s be honest, was the most important part of your ensemble, wasn’t it?

Sally: I’d really hoped you’d gotten over that by now.

Billy: Right, ’cause it’s been a whole two weeks.

Sally: Exactly. It’s ancient history. I said that I was glad that it was all an act, and I meant that. Now, look at you. I mean, you’re doing great, mr. Coo of chancellor industries. Congratulations.

Billy: Thank you very much. I hear things haven’t turned out so well for you. Rumor has it the first thing that victoria did when she acquired newman media was get rid of the fashion platform.

Sally: That is right, she did.

Billy: Tough break.

Sally: Thank you for your concern.

Billy: Well, good luck finding a new job.

Sally: Yeah, I’ll be just fine. Adam is keeping me on.

Billy: Oh, is that right? Are you his new executive assistant? Did he line up more people for you to stalk?

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Billy: Chief operating — coo?

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Lily: Nikki, hello.

Nikki: Hi, lily. How are you?

Lily: I’m good. How are you?

Nikki: Just fine.

Lily: I just saw victoria’s car pull away.

Nikki: Oh, we had a meeting earlier. I’m getting ready to leave myself.

Lily: Actually, would you mind staying for just a minute? I’d love to pick your brain about something.

Nikki: Well, sure. Have a seat.

Lily: Okay, thank you.

Sally: I’m really glad we both landed on our feet.

Billy: You went from third banana at a barely recognizable fashion platform to being second-in-command at a highly prestigious media conglomerate. That’s not landing on your feet. That’s flying above the clouds. So I guess your super spying really paid off for you this time. No offense.

Sally: Really? Why else would you say that other than to offend me? And for the record, my little video surveillance project had nothing to do with my new job.

Billy: Right, so it’s your extensive operations résumé, that’s what got you the gig, sally?

Sally: Uh-huh, you may not know this, but I actually have a lot of business experience. I ran my own fashion house back in la.

Billy: I really don’t want to hear it because I don’t care. It’s clear to me that the only reason why adam put you in second-in-command is because you will stoop to whatever level he asks you to.

Sally: Is that the reason lily chose to hire you?

Billy: You helped him slander an innocent man by secretly recording —

Sally: Okay, wait. Hold on. First of all, I don’t think you’re using the word “slander” correctly. And secondly, if you’re talking about yourself, you’re definitely not using the word “innocent” —

Billy: You tried to capture me on video in a compromising situation. Did you not, sally?

Sally: Yes, but your whole act was a scam. You set us up. You pretended to be this gambling, drunken mess in hopes that adam would fall for it and publish a story, which he never did.

Billy: Because I stopped it. Because I took the high road.

Sally: But until you had this attack of conscience, you tried to entrap him. So where do you get off playing the victim?

Ashland: You must be very excited.

Adam: About what, exactly?

Ashland: Your expanding universe. There are so many new possibilities for newman media.

Adam: More resources don’t always translate into more opportunities.

Ashland: Come on, that’s exactly what you were hoping for when you bid on chanccomm yourself.

Adam: Not exactly.

Ashland: Okay, true enough. You probably weren’t anticipating working for your sister and you probably thought that you were gonna be running some independent venture, but I-I assure you, this is a scintillating time to be part of newman/locke. Great things are happening.

Adam: Well, you can consider me scintillated.

Ashland: I believe you will look back on this moment and be glad you came aboard when you did.

Adam: Well, I think that goes both ways. I think you and victoria will look back and be very excited that I stuck around.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] Ooh, well, there’s that famous newman confidence.

Adam: Hey, I’m just being serious. ‘Cause I actually have a proven track record of success in this field. And I have done a damn good job with newman media, and you have not had any complaints about my work.

Ashland: Fair enough, but the situation has changed.

Adam: Yes, but the work remains the same.

Ashland: Still, you are going to have to make some adjustments. You’ve been the — what, the sole decision-maker for a very long time. That’s not the case anymore.

Adam: Yes, I have accepted the fact that my father wants more of a say. And victoria will occasionally want to weigh in, if, for no other reason, to remind me that she’s the boss.

Ashland: Not just your sister and not just occasionally. Adam, we own the company. We will be charting its course and giving you direction, not the other way around. Now, if you’re not comfortable with that, that’s fine. I would suggest you make a decision and move on.

[Music: “I swear”]

Nikki: I hope you’re not coming to me to give you advice on how to handle jill because that is not one of my strengths.

Lily: Oh, no, no. No, no, no.

Nikki: Ah.

Lily: No, jill and I get along great. We’re fine. That’s not it.

Nikki: Oh, good. Alright, then. Now, how can I help you?

Lily: Well, there have just been so many times in the last couple of months that I have been dying to pick up the phone and call katherine.

Nikki: Yeah, I feel that way practically every day.

Lily: I’m sure. So I figured next best thing would be to talk to somebody who was close to her and knew her best and just see if there’s anything she’d want me to know as I take over her company.

Nikki: Well, I would love to talk about my old friend. What is it that you want to hear about?

Lily: Well, I have this image of katherine as this, you know, tough-as-nails businesswoman who’s barking orders and decisive and never wrong.

Nikki: Well, she was wrong a lot over the years.

Lily: Well, yeah, I’m sure, but, I mean, the rest of that image, that’s — that was the real her, right?

Nikki: Uh, she didn’t put a show on for anybody. Here’s something you might not know. She never set out to be a business mogul.

Lily: No?

Nikki: No, the company became her responsibility when phillip died. And in the beginning, she was content to let other people run it, but after a while, she thought she could run it just as well as they can, so she took over and the rest is history.

Lily: God, that must have been hard. I mean, there were so few women running corporations at the time.

Nikki: She was definitely ahead of her time. And she loved it when people underestimated her.

[ Laughs ] She liked to mix things up. She had fun shaking things up, you know? That would be her advice to you. Have fun. I mean, I’m sure you have an idea of what direction you want the company to go in.

Lily: I do. I definitely have a vision. It’s just [Sighs] You know, chancellor has such a rich history with amazing business legends that have run it, including my dad. And I just… I feel like it’s presumptuous of me to think that I’m anywhere near their league.

Nikki: Oh, trust me, you are. Your father was the best mentor you could’ve had.

Lily: Yeah. Another person I wish I could pick up the phone and call.

Nikki: Well, I’m sure you still hear his voice because i do. Trust what he says. Neil and katherine are watching over you. You’re gonna be just fine. Oh, and please don’t tell anybody I said this, but…trust jill’s judgment. She knows what she’s doing when it comes to chancellor, anyway. And she would never have put you in charge if she wasn’t sure that you were ready. You’re gonna make all of them proud, I know it.

Billy: Well, this has been very entertaining, trying to watch you take the high road. It’s kind of like watching those videos of cats playing the piano. You can’t really believe what you’re seeing, but you can’t take your eyes off it either.

Sally: Did you just compare me to a piano-playing cat?

Billy: Yeah, I don’t trust cats either. The point I’m trying to make is that adam cost me my reputation and my job, which is the only reason I put that plan in motion in the first place. And I knew it would work because he loves to see people suffer. Wouldn’t be surprised if he had a fistful of popcorn as he watched the videos that you filmed.

Sally: I don’t know the person you’re describing.

Billy: No? Adam? About yay high, beady, untrustworthy eyes, brown hair to hide his devil horns on his head.

Sally: You’re wrong. Adam felt bad that your life was such a wreck, just like I did.

Billy: Yeah, but you still found the strength to keep filming me.

Sally: I don’t think adam would have taken advantage of your suffering, which wasn’t real anyway, ’cause you’re obviously fine now. You’ve got this great new gig and you’re happy, which was the whole point of calling off your little scheme, right? To let go of the resentment that was eating you alive, right? Or am I mistaken?

Billy: No, that is accurate.

Sally: Okay, so then why can’t you just be happy that we’ve all moved on?

Billy: You want me to be happy that adam is now running chanccomm, the company that i built?

Sally: If you have an issue with that, I would take it up with victoria, ’cause keeping adam in charge was her call. Maybe knowing that will make it a little easier for you to swallow.

Billy: You know what? It will, because I know how victoria really feels about her brother, so I can’t imagine this little situation is gonna last very long. Good luck, sally.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: I don’t understand why you’re taking this tone with me. We have always had a pretty solid working relationship.

Ashland: I totally agree. I hope we get to continue that relationship. I ju– I just think it’s important that you know where things stand. This is an excellent opportunity for you.

Adam: That has been made abundantly clear. My father has mentioned the word “opportunity” 20 times when he told me why he’s selling the company.

Ashland: He’s a wise man. And he sees the potential you have right at your fingertips. But I need you to understand this — we’re willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but any insubordination, any challenge to our authority on your part would be a major mistake. We will not tolerate it.

Adam: “We”? You mean you and victoria?

Ashland: Yes.

Adam: Are you guys one entity now?

Ashland: As far as you’re concerned, yes.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Thought you were more of an advisor. Now you’re talking as if you’re her equal partner in running newman/locke.

Ashland: That’s exactly what I am.

Adam: Hmm.

Ashland: I presume that’s not a problem for you.

Adam: That’s between you and your wife.

My issue is your change in attitude towards me, ’cause we’ve always gotten along and now you’re taking this hard-line approach with me. I mean, is this because I’m in less favor with victor these days? I’m easier to dismiss?

Ashland: I can promise you i have not given one moment of thought or consideration to your relationship with your father. This is business. The world doesn’t revolve around you. And now neither does newman media.

Adam: Well, I can’t wait to show you how wrong you are on that score.

Ashland: We shall see.

Victoria: What’s going on here?

Billy: Hey, there she is. I hope you remembered my extra verde sauce for my enchilada because I remember your pear tart, right there.

Lily: Of course. Thank you. I’ll never forget your extra sauce.

Billy: Mmm. Well-oiled machine, aren’t we? You okay? What are you thinking?

Lily: I don’t know, I just keep thinking about that girl from accounting. I just can’t believe that she would jump ship like that, you know? How is that gonna look from the outside?

Billy: I wouldn’t worry too much about it at all. To be honest, I think it’s a compliment.

Lily: How is that a compliment?

Billy: Because she got passed over for the top job, and if she thought that you were gonna crash and burn as chancellor’s ceo, then she would’ve stuck around to swoop in and save the day. But she didn’T. She bounced, which means she believes that you’re gonna be around for a very, very long time. And if she wanted to, you know, climb the ladder, she had to make a move.

Lily: Yeah, I guess that’s true. And I do believe that our headhunters will find some great people.

Billy: There you go. There’s the silver lining. And when you’ve whittled it all down, I will be there to help you pick the right person that’s excited to work with you because working at chancellor should be fun.

Lily: That’s funny, that’s what nikki told me.

Billy: When did you talk to nikki?

Lily: Uh, just now, at society. I went to her because I wanted to see if she had any advice that she thought katherine would give me. I’m sure that sounds weird, right?

Billy: No, no. To be honest, I’ve sought nikki’s advice many times over the years.

Lily: Really?

Billy: Yeah, whether it’s about victoria or the kids or sobriety, and if you want any insight on katherine, nikki’s the one to talk to.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, she just told me that katherine took so much joy in running the company. Not that it was a party every day, but that she never lost sight of how much she loved the role.

Billy: Well, I believe that you can do the exact same thing. Now, be honest with me. Why did you go talk to nikki in the first place?

Lily: Well, I mean, you know, even though I’m honored to have this job, it’s overwhelming. I…I just want to make sure that I can match up to, you know, katherine’s savvy and my dad’s intellect and jill’s confidence in me.

Billy: I know you can.

Lily: Well, I don’t really need a pep talk. I’m just being honest with how i feel.

Billy: I get it. I appreciate that.

Lily: Well, let me know if you don’t want to hear my concerns.

Billy: Why wouldn’t I?

Lily: Because it’s the job that you wanted.

Ashland: Nothing to worry about, just battle lines being drawn, sabres being rattled.

Victoria: I don’t like the sound of that.

Adam: Mm, it was nothing. We were actually just making a friendly bet on how long I’ll be able to stick around under this new regime.

Victoria: Well, I’ll take the under.

Adam: Of course.

Victoria: Some of us actually have work to do, so if there’s nothing else.

Adam: Uh, I actually came by to let you know I hired a coo.

Victoria: Really? Who?

Adam: Sally spectra.

Victoria: Well, she’s a fashion designer. I mean, a very good one, but still, coo?

Adam: She has a business background. She ran a fashion house in la. She even held her own against the big boys out there. She has a unique perspective because she is creative and practical.

Ashland: Don’t forget calculating.

Victoria: You remember what she did to our niece, don’t you?

Adam: I do. Still unclear on how summer was harmed.

Victoria: Well, I’m sure that nick could clarify that for you.

Adam: Regardless of that event, she would like to move past that. She wants a clean slate. We have that in common.

Victoria: And this is why you think that she would make a good coo?

Adam: It’s one of the many reasons. And I feel strongly that I have made the right choice. So just so I’m clear — do i have the autonomy to hire and fire who I want or do I need to come to you with every decision that I make?

Victoria: You have leeway to make personnel decisions. Let’s just call it autonomy within reason. And as for your coo, I’m fine with it. You’re gonna have to train her and mentor her yourself, of course.

Adam: Well, thanks for your time. See you around the water cooler.

Ashland: You’re really okay with sally being in such an influential position? I mean, she designed a lovely wedding dress, but overseeing operations…

Victoria: Sally’s an opportunist. She’s also very reckless. Those are both traits that could work to our advantage over time.

Ashland: Two steps ahead of everybody again.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: So, tell me about the battle lines and the sabre rattling.

Ashland: Don’t worry about it.

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Sighs ] It’s your father. Hello, victor.

Victor: Hello, ashland. Would you mind coming by the ranch and have a talk with me?

Ashland: Well, I happen to be free right now. I’ll be right over.

Victor: Thank you.

Victoria: You’re going to meet with my father.

Ashland: Yes. I’ve been summoned.

Victoria: What does he want to talk about?

Ashland: I have no idea.

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Billy: You know you can talk to me about anything, okay? And I really don’t like the fact that you would hide anything from me.

Lily: I know, it just feels very insensitive to complain about the demands of a job that, you know, you feel like you could do in your sleep.

Billy: There’s so many things wrong with that, I’m not even sure where to start. First of all, I haven’t been sleeping at all lately, so there’s that.

Lily: Okay, I’m trying to be serious right now.

Billy: Yes, and so am I. I do not hold a grudge because my mother picked you to run chancellor. But, yes, I did want the job, but you are the right person for this position, and I am very happy to be a team player.

Lily: Yeah, but we’re not co-captains.

Billy: That’s okay. Believe me, I am very excited about what we are building here. And as far as these moments of self-doubt, you don’t have to worry about that. And I will say that katherine, jill, neil — I’m sure they all felt the exact same way when they took over at chancellor. But you don’t have to compare yourself to them because you are the one and only lily winters — the smartest, savviest, strongest, sexiest ceo this company has ever had.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, I know I said that i didn’t need a pep talk, but that was pretty great, so thank you.

Billy: You’re welcome.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart. How was your lunch with victoria?

Nikki: Very productive.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: I think the improvement in ashland’s health is really helping her. She’s very relaxed and focused and doesn’t have a cloud of worry over her head.

Victor: That’s good to know.

Nikki: I also ran into lily.

Victor: Oh. The new ceo of chancellor?

Nikki: Jill was so smart to bring her back to town to put her talent to good use. I mean, just the fact that she knows how to rein billy now and then shows her managerial skills.

Victor: But, sweetheart, the fact that she got involved with billy boy abbott in the first place doesn’t speak well of her judgment, does it?

Nikki: Well, they’re happy, so I can’t begrudge them that, especially since victoria has moved on and is happily remarried.

Victor: Yeah. By the way, ashland is on the way over.

Nikki: Oh. Why?

Victor: Just want to have a conversation with him one-on-one.

Nikki: About what?

Victor: Not important.

Nikki: Well, then tell me.

Victor: You promise me, not a word of this to victoria, okay?

Nikki: Alright, yes, i understand.

Victor: It seems that the clinic where ashland got his treatment in peru was not a clinic he just sort of stumbled upon. Turns out, he has known about it for years. Has been sending money to it for years.

Nikki: I don’t know what that means. I mean, has he been making charitable donations?

Victor: Nothing charitable about it. It was a tax haven. A tax-dodging scheme. Send him in. Has victoria ever mentioned anything to you about ashland’s connection to the clinic?

Nikki: No, I don’t think she knows anything about this.

Ashland: Oh, I’m — I’m sorry, I hope I’m not interrupting.

Nikki: Oh, no. Good to see you, ashland.

Victor: Thank you for coming, ashland.

Nikki: I will let you two gentlemen talk.

Victor: Alright, sweetheart. Ashland, please have a seat.

Ashland: Thank you. So, what is it you would like to discuss, victor?

Victor: Well, you know, last time, you mentioned this water treatment plant. I’m curious about it.

Ashland: I’d be happy to give you more details.

Victor: By the way, would you care for a drink, or is that not part of your treatment regimen?

Ashland: No, it’s fine. Thank you.

Victor: Alright.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: There we go.

Ashland: [ Clears throat ]

Victor: Cheers.

Ashland: Cheers.

Victor: You know, I find it just absolutely miraculous that you just found this clinic in the nick of time.

Ashland: Well, in truth, victor, it was a little more than just luck.

Victor: Really? Kids can change minds,

Adam: Everything okay?

Sally: Yeah, it’s all good. Just ran into billy. Guy’s really starting to get on my nerves.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Really? I am a big fan, actually.

Sally: I just don’t understand how people can have everything more or less handed to them and still can’t be happy. And then when they find out about other people reaping the rewards of years of hard work, they resent it.

Adam: Look, I wouldn’t pay much attention to anything that billy abbot has to say.

Sally: That’s good advice. Where were you just now?

Adam: I went to see victoria.

Sally: Did you ask her about my becoming coo?

Adam: I did.

Sally: And? She’s not gonna let me have it, is she? All the newmans still hate me because of the summer thing, right?

Adam: Well, that did come up, actually.

Sally: I knew it. When am I gonna catch a break? Did you tell her that I’m working hard to prove myself?

Adam: I didn’t have much of a chance to get into that.

Sally: Okay, well, did you mention my business background?

Adam: I sure tried.

Sally: Well, I appreciate the effort. So does she not want me around at all? I mean, maybe there’s a lower position I could take? I can make myself practically invisible if that’s what I need to do to stay.

Adam: I’m afraid that won’t be possible.

Sally: Oh, man.

Adam: You’re going to have to be very visible because you are going to be helping me run a major media conglomerate.

Sally: What?!

Adam: Congratulations, madame coo. The job is yours.

Lily: Something sweet?

Billy: I bought that for you.

Lily: Well, we can share because you said nice things to me and knew how to make me feel better.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Well, the truth is I knew what to say this time because I’ve lived through it. For most of my life, I’ve had this feeling of not meeting the expectations of the great john abbot or even my brother jack. Believe me, it was a waste of time.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: And I promise you that if my dad was still around, he would give you the same advice. You don’t have to emulate anyone. You do you. You have everything you need to succeed.

Lily: Yeah, nikki said that i can still hear my dad’s voice in my head, encouraging me and giving me confidence.

Billy: That’s good. Although it baffles me that you would be lacking in any confidence.

Lily: Well, I know I can do the job, I just…I don’t know, I have a little bit of anxiety.

Billy: I get that, and that’s natural, you know? That keeps you on your toes, so you don’t get complacent.

Lily: And it can also keep you up at night. Are we ever gonna talk about your insomnia?

Billy: We already have.

Lily: Okay, you say that nothing is bothering you, but if you are having trouble sleeping, then clearly there’s something going on.

Ashland: I was aware of the clinic before I got sick. In fact, because of a strange set of circumstances, I was one of their benefactors.

Victor: Wow. How did that happen?

Ashland: A few years ago, i had a colleague who was very ill. He was at the clinic being treated. The results were fantastic, but the clinic itself was going through some kind of a financial crisis. They were in jeopardy of losing their funding.

Victor: Sure.

Ashland: I saw it as a matter of life and death. So I wrote a check.

Victor: Just like that?

Ashland: Well, it wasn’t quite that simple. You know, international law, as you well know, being what it is. No, my accountant had to get creative with getting the money down there — shell corporations, wire transfers, that sort of thing.

Victor: Right.

Ashland: But we kept it afloat.

Victor: I think it’s a fantastic story, really. I mean, here you are, you bailed out this clinic, and a few years later, it saves your life.

Ashland: I like to think of it as karma.

Victor: Yes. Well, I kind of agree with you. Now, victoria never told me about this.

Ashland: Victoria doesn’t know.

Victor: Oh.

Ashland: I intentionally kept it from her.

Victor: And why is that?

Ashland: Technically, it wasn’t ethical.

[ Chuckles ] Why should I have to jump to the front of the line to get this treatment? But we managed to keep that part of it quiet. It didn’t become an issue. I just…I didn’t want victoria to worry that it might create some kind of obstacle.

Victor: Mm.

Ashland: She already has so much to worry about.

Victor: Oh, yeah, yeah. And we want to protect victoria above all else, you know. What can I du with less asthma?

Sally: I cannot believe that you let me think victoria rejected me becoming coo. I thought I was fired and out on the street. How could you do something so mean?

Adam: I know. I know I shouldn’t have. I guess I just imagined when you found out you go the job that you would be so happy you’d throw your arms around me like you did the other day.

Sally: I thought we agreed that we shouldn’t even be thinking along those lines.

Adam: You are right. So forget I mentioned it.

Sally: It’s forgotten.

Billy: You have enough on your plate. We don’t need to worry about my sleep schedule.

Lily: Okay, our relationship is not one-sided, alright? If there’s something going on with you, then tell me, so I can do something to help.

Billy: You’ve already helped with this issue.

Lily: How?

Billy: By partnering with hamilton-winters on this podcast. Honestly, I am very excited about it. I can’t stop thinking about possible guests or concepts or content and how to market the show. I think it’s gonna be great.

Lily: Okay, but how does that help with your sleep pattern?

Billy: Because it’s a creative outlet. My creative juices are flowing, right? So there’s no room for stress or anxiety. I’m gonna sleep like a baby tonight.

Lily: And dream of podcasts?

Billy: Absolutely.

Lily: You done?

Billy: Thank you.

Nikki: Ashland left?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Well, what’s the verdict?

Victor: I don’t know yet. He had an answer for everything. Something is off.

Nikki: Well, he had an answer for everything, that’s good.

Victor: Well, not really. You know, his answers were too glib, too polished. Troubles me.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] Hi, there. Scotch, neat, please.

[ Groans ]

[ Sighs ] Thank you so much.

[ Cellphone rings ] Mm. Yeah. An american is asking questions about me in peru. Is it — is he a journalist? Is he a private investigator? What does he want to know? Yeah, that’s not really an answer. No, no. This doesn’t change anything. Everything stays the same. We stick to the plan.

[ Sighs ]

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Lily: [ Sighs ] Oh, my god. I am so exhausted. I remember when the twins used to ask if they could fall asleep on the couch because they were too tired to go to bed and i thought it was so hilarious and now I know exactly how they felt. Are you ready to go to bed?

Billy: No, not — not yet. I’m still, um — still a little wired.

Lily: Wired? I thought the podcast project was gonna help you curb your insomnia.

Billy: It will. I promise it will, eventually. But right now I still got a bunch of thoughts running through my mind, and I think it’s better I kind of clear the slate a little bit before I lay in bed staring up at the ceiling, like I’ve been doing for the last little while.

Lily: You know, you keep saying that this isn’t a big deal, but it’s been going on for a few nights.

Billy: I don’t want you to worry about this, okay? Because I am not worried. This is just a little bit of a phase, and everything’s gonna be fine. Now, you jump into our bed, get all cozy, and I will see you there soon.

Lily: Okay. Well, don’t be too long.

Billy: I won’T.

[ Sighs ] What the hell is going on with you?

Abby: Do you think dominic woke up ’cause he could sense my anxiety and concern? I mean, babies are sensitive like that. They can pick up on those things.

Chance: Hey, let’s try to relax, okay? It’s all good. I doubt he’s picking up on your stress. He’s just not feeling well. That’s probably why he woke up, right? Let’s try not to worry. Now that he’s asleep, there’s nothing we can do. He’s gonna be totally fine.

Abby: You really think so?

Chance: I do. I mean, devon would not have gone home otherwise. Trust me. And when we get these latest test results, we’ll update him.

Abby: Just the waiting is so excruciating.

Chance: I know. I know. Look, I know it won’t be easy, but you should get some sleep.

Abby: I — I don’t know if i can.

Chance: Well, do me a favor and at least try.

Abby: My mind keeps going over all of these different scenarios, scenarios that would require a bone marrow aspiration. Chance, how did this happen? Dominic has been fine in every single one of his check-ups, and now his red blood cell count is so low that the doctor is jumping to these invasive tests? What if the procedure is painful? What if it causes an infection or an allergic reaction? I mean, those are all risks.

Chance: Hey, come here. We have to do our best to stay calm and to stay positive.

Abby: I’m just so scared.

[ Sighs heavily ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Chelsea, we have talked about this. Okay, we will always share a connection, but we’re in a different place now. And I think that is a great place. Don’t you think?

Chelsea: Sure.

Adam: Okay, well, then getting back together, even if there are some feelings between us, would be a mistake.

Adam: We will always be in each other’s lives, but I don’t know how to say this any plainer — there is no future between us.

Chelsea: [ Sighs heavily ]

Adam: You need to let go of the past and move on. My personal life is not your business anymore until it involves connor.

Chelsea: Are you falling for sally spectra?

Chelsea: You know, and for the record, sally doesn’t deserve you. I know the type. I’ve seen go-getters like her my whole life. They can’t see beyond what’s in it for them, and frankly, I am shocked that you haven’t been able to figure this out about her yet.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Chloe, hi. Oh, I’m so glad you picked up. Ohh. I can’t sleep. I was thinking we could go over our business plan for lauren? Oh. You’re up with bella? What kind of a horror movie did kevin watch with her to make her have nightmares like that? Are you serious? That would give me nightmares, too. What was kevin thinking? No. Go. Sorry. Go. Be with your daughter. Of course. Of course. Yeah, we’ll — we’ll work on our proposal tomorrow. Okay. Give bella a hug for me. Alright. Have a good night.

[ Sighs ]

[ Inhales sharply ] Hi. This is chelsea lawson. Um, can you bring my car around for me? I’ll be down in 10 minutes. Thank you.

[ Phone hangs up ]

[ Sighs ] From the very first touch.

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Billy: The only podcast I’m interested in right now is how to get a good night’s sleep. “Seize the night — how to sleep like a baby.” Yeah, right. “Hints to avoid disrupted sleep and keep a peaceful sleeping environment. Number one — limit alcohol consumption. Number two — avoid caffeine. Number three — turn off screens. Number four — exercise daily.” Yep, a little too late for those to work with me tonight. “Stressful and worrying thoughts may make it difficult to sleep and may wake you up during the middle of the night.” Thank you very much. That’s exactly what I’m trying to figure out. “Set aside time to process, reflect, and meditate on your thoughts.”

[ Sighs ] Set aside time to process, reflect, and meditate on your thoughts.

Chance: You got to fight your fears, abby. Look, we will get these test results tomorrow, we will find out what’s causing this, and then we will do what we have to do to help him. And I’m sure it’s just something minor.

Abby: Well, what if it is something serious?

Chance: Well, until we know exactly what it is, it’s no good to dwell over the worst-case scenarios, right? Look, I understand why you’re worried. I am, too. But we got to be strong for our boy, keep a positive mind-set.

Abby: Yeah. You’re right.

Chance: How about this? How about you go upstairs and take a nice, long, hot bath? Yeah? Maybe throw in some of those sweet-smelling things that you like. You know what I’m talking about? I bet it’ll help you wind down so you can get some sleep.

Abby: Yeah. A bath does sound nice. Maybe I’ll give it a try.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: Thank you.

Chance: For what?

Abby: ‘Cause, I mean, you’re dealing with so much, and here you are taking care of me. It just means a lot to have you here to lean on.

Chance: That’s what we do for each other, right? And, abby, you have been just so patient and understanding with me while I work through all this. And that’s what we got to do. We got to keep leaning one each other and do what’s best for dom. That means do what’s best for us, too.

[ Sighs ]

[ Exhales heavily ] Hey, partner. Yeah, I, uh — I just want to apologize again for — for bailing earlier. You know, I’m sorry I couldn’t start today like we planned.

Rey: No apology needed. Really, man. Paul and I completely understand. Family trumps work every time. How’s the baby?

Chance: He’s okay. He’s okay. We’re, uh — we’re gonna know more in the morning after we get these results from the follow-up tests.

Rey: Good. Keep us in the loop.

Chance: I will. Um…hey, what’d I miss today? Did I miss anything, any new cases?

Rey: Actually, my day’s not over yet. We’re doing surveillance on a suspect in a series of robberies. I’m just getting some coffee now.

Chance: Really? Well, look, I — you know, I’m probably not gonna sleep much tonight. I keep thinking about this appointment in the morning. Abby’s about to crash. We got the nanny here. You want some company?

Rey: Are you sure?

Chance: Yeah. Oh, yeah. It’ll — it’ll be nice to have something else to focus on. One prilosec otc in the morning

Billy: So much for tip number one on getting a good night’s sleep. Nighty-night. Ahh. Process, reflect, and meditate on your thoughts. Process and reflect. What am I to process? I don’t feel like I have any fears. I don’t feel like there’s anything gnawing at me.

[ Sighs ] Meditate. Yeah. Let me see where that goes. Ahh. Okay.

[ Sighs ] Too lazy to type. Too wired to sleep. So all you get is the sound of your own soothing voice. Some would say you like the sound of your own voice. Those people would be right. At least I know somebody is listening. Okay, so, how do we start? Who are you?

[ Chuckles ] What are you? Me.

[ Sighs ] You…are a man that had everything… and then lost almost everything.

[ Sighs ] And then you got most of it back except for the one thing that you miss the most — your sweet baby girl delia. But what about all the other things that you lost? Because you were — because you were being an idiot, because you fought wars for no good reason, because you didn’t acknowledge what you had at the time. That is a tricky one. But that is a recipe for disaster. Have you learned anything? Have you learned anything?

Chance: You’re okay, buddy. You’re okay.

[ Chuckling ] Yeah, right? It’s all good. You’re okay. Look at you, little dude.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] I need you to be okay. You hear me? But don’t you worry. You don’t have to do this all by yourself. You can count on me, bud. I’m gonna do whatever I got to do to get you through this. I promise you that. Me and your mom. She loves you so much, man. She’s been here since the very beginning. She’s managed this whole crazy journey all by herself. But I’m here now. Mm-hmm. I’m here for you, and I’m here for her. And together we’re gonna make sure that you’re always okay. I just need you to trust me ’cause I’m doing everything i can to get back on track and make up for all that time I missed. So just be patient just for a little bit longer. I promise. I’m gonna be the best dad that i can be. Watch.

[ Breathes deeply ] You know, going back to the force and focusing on work, finding that sense of purpose. Yeah, I think that’s exactly what I need. I think that’s the answer to all this. So I can get back to where i need to be. So that you know that you can always count me.

[ Exhales heavily ]

Chelsea: Hey.

Rey: HeY.

Chelsea: I didn’t expect to see you here so late.

Rey: Yeah, I’m surprised to see you, too.

Chelsea: Oh, I came for some herbal tea. I need something to calm my mind. Too many crazy thoughts racing around in my head.

Rey: Yeah, I know what you mean. Sometimes my mind refuses to give me a break.

Chelsea: Well, it’s sweet of you to come help sharon close this place up.

Rey: Well, actually, sharon’s gone home for the night, and the barista’s gonna shut everything down. I’m looking at what could be a very long night on a stakeout. So I’m here for the complete opposite reason you are. I am trying to keep my mind stimulated, active, firing on all cylinders.

Chelsea: Hmm. Wow.

Rey: Yeah.

Chelsea: So, while the innocent citizens of genoa city are sleeping sound in their beds, you’re out fighting crime.

[ Chuckles ] That must make sharon really nervous, her husband out all night risking his life in potentially dangerous situations.

Rey: Well, sharon’s come to terms with the crazy hours, accepts it as part of the package. But risking my life may be a bit of an overstatement, especially tonight.

Chelsea: You know, I went on a stakeout once. Well, no — I mean, sort of a stakeout. I was a kid. I was with my mom. We were scoping out a mark, planning a con, figuring out the right angle to make it work.

Rey: I can’t imagine what that must have been like, with your mom involving you in all of her criminal activities. That must have been pretty scary for a little kid.

Chelsea: Not really. I didn’t know anything different, you know? It was just…normal. Dodging a bill collector? Sure. Skipping out on rent? Always. Working a con? Absolutely.

[ Laughs ] It was just the way to our next meal. I mean, most parents — they wake up in the morning and they go to work to put food on the table. Not anita. No, no. Not my mom. She would stay up all night plotting how she was going to sucker some poor, gullible guy out of his hard-earned cash.

Rey: Pschew. Sounds rough, pretty lonely for a child.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I guess it was. But anita and I — we were a team. We didn’t have any other friends. We didn’t have any other family. It was just us. And she would remind me of that all the time, that we needed to stick together, you know, not let anybody else into our world.

[ Sighs ] All outsiders could not be trusted. “Do unto others before they do unto you.” That was her motto.

Rey: Wow. Talk about imposing a warped sense of the world on a young mind.

Chelsea: I guess I… it wasn’t till I was older that the reality of it all started to set in.

Billy: So, is that what’s keeping me up, the worry that i can’t break free of my past? Or maybe it’s the worry that I can’t break free of who i really am. Can that be who I used to be?

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Billy: So, this is interesting. You’re both the analyst and the guy on the couch.

[ Chuckles ] So, what do you say, billy boy? No escaping this shrink, is there? There is no sugar-coating this. There is no turning a blind eye. There is no lying to yourself no matter how desperately you want to justify your mistakes, your missteps, your misgivings, your miscommunications.

[ Sighs ] There’s no running away from those. The night. What a trip, isn’t it? Your inner monologue just constantly reminding you of all the dumb things you did and said throughout the day and all the smart things you didn’t do or say. And then there are those big moments in your life… around and around in an unchangeable loop. But we hold on hope. What are we hoping for? What am I hoping for?

Chelsea: So, tell me — did you always want to be a cop?

Rey: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, honestly, I can’t ever remember wanting to be anything else. At an early age, I was always on the lookout for possible danger. Yeah, I had to be vigilant because I felt responsible for my mother and brother and sister. After my dad went missing, i became obsessed with what happened to him. Was he dead? Kidnapped?

Chelsea: Did you ever find out?

Rey: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Turns out he hadn’t gone missing at all. He was just off on one of his various affairs.

Chelsea: Ohh.

Rey: But I never forgot the rush I felt when I was solving the mystery, tracking down the clues. That feeling stuck with me. What about you? What set on your path?

Chelsea: Uh, I became a con artist in my own right because it’s all I knew. And I was good at it. I mean, how could I not be, right? I was trained by the best of them at a very young age. It was my way of life — until i got pregnant with johnny, actually. I knew I had to quit, even though I wasn’t going to raise him, I knew that I had to just be better in my life, be a good person. I know I’ve made some mistakes since then…

Rey: [ Laughs ]

Chelsea: …For reasons that I’m not proud of, but I — but I can honestly say that i have let that part of my life go. I had to, for my son’s sake. Connor — he needs me. This whole separation — it’s been so hard on him, and he’s still struggling.

Rey: Yeah. I saw that firsthand in the time we spent together. And I can also see that you’re not that person anymore. You’ve changed. Which is admirable because some people never do, no matter how hard they try.

Chelsea: Yeah, but what difference does it make? The new me — I mean, it doesn’t make anything better. I’m still lonely and alone.

Rey: Yeah, but you got your son. And the good thing about that is that you’re not gonna raise him the way that your mother raised you. That’s something to be proud of.

Abby: You were right. I feel so much better after that bath.

Chance: Well, good. It is nice to see you so relaxed. Girl, you smell delicious.

Abby: Oh, do I?

Chance: Mmm.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Chance: Hey. Dominic, uh, woke up again, but I got him to sleep down here. And now, as you see, he is resting peacefully.

Abby: Oh, well, you are becoming quite the expert at comforting him.

Chance: I’m trying. Hey, now that you and dom are feeling better, I thought I’d go meet rey, help out with a stakeout. If that’s okay with you, of course.

Abby: What happened to postponing your return?

Chance: Well, you know, i called rey just to check in. He told me what was going on tonight. I’m not gonna lie. I’m pretty amped-up ’cause of what’s going on with the little guy, so I’m probably not gonna sleep much tonight anyways. Figured I’d join him. I’d probably get assigned this case if I went in today anyway, so… but if you don’t want me to go, I won’t go. I won’T.

Abby: No. It’s — it’s fine. I mean, you were saying that it would help you deal with your trauma to go back to work, so, um…go. Yeah. Yeah. You should go. But, um… hey, be careful, okay?

Chance: Yeah. I will. Promise me you won’t worry, okay?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

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Billy: And, look, two or three years ago, you couldn’t stand to be in your own skin. So, that’s good. You’ve — you’ve changed your life around. Give yourself a pat on the back because this is a good place for you. You are in a really great place. And so much of that has to do with lily. You’re lucky to have her. So, if you’ve really been able to let go of all this baggage that you — you claim you have, what is it? What’s keeping you up at night? What is this restlessness, this unsettling feeling? Is there something deep down that is eating away at you? And if there is, what is it? How do you find it? Do you want to find it? Maybe that is the something that I need to process, reflect, and meditate on. But knowing you, you’re gonna want to find it, acknowledge it, and bury it in the back as quick as you can. Hi.

Lily: Hi. Sorry. I know I was intruding.

Billy: It’s okay. No. Sorry. Did I — did I wake you up?

Lily: No, no, no. And, look, don’t feel like you have to tell me what you’re doing if it’s private.

Billy: It’s not. It’s — it’s totally fine. I’m just having a little bit of fun, letting my subconscious run free, kind of like a successful therapy session, except I’m both the doctor and the patient.

Lily: Right. So I’m guessing what you said earlier about staying up to brainstorm was a cover story. Are you worried about why you’re not sleeping?

Billy: I think “worried” is too strong of a word. But, uh, I’m intrigued. I’m curious by it. I’m gonna let you hear something.

Lily: Oh, no, no, no. Don’t do that. That’s fine.

Billy: No, I think it’ll help you give a little bit of perspective.

Lily: No, but if it’s like a therapy session, it should stay private.

Billy: There’s no aspect of my life that I want private from you.

Chelsea: And I — I remember this one con we ran involved this real-estate heiress who was used to getting everything she wanted. And she had made up her mind that she needed to acquire this famed necklace. She felt like her jewelry collection just wouldn’t be complete without it. She was obsessed with getting her hands on this piece. And anita — she knew the type. She knew she was ripe for the picking, perfect mark for the perfect con.

Chance: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to interrupt. I couldn’t help but overhear some of that, and I actually know a little bit about your past from adam, believe it or not, and I find it pretty fascinating. I’d love to hear more, if you don’t mind.

Chelsea: Uh…okay, sure. But the statute of limitations have long passed, my friend.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Perfect. I won’t have to worry about listening to all the details then.

Chelsea: Okay. Um, so then anita comes up with a really clever plan. She forges some documents and gets a disguise for me to wear. She convinced this woman’s representatives that I was the princess that owned the necklace. So, we said that we needed a buyer but that it had to all remain confidential because i had some money trouble and we were trying to avoid any kind of embarrassment.

Chance: Wow.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Chance: Wow, wow, wow. You know, it’s pretty impressive, how far you and your mom were willing to take it, as far attention to detail goes, strategy, and all that. Pretty impressive that you were able to just walk away from that life, too.

Chelsea: Well, I was just telling rey I had to walk away from that life for my son. A lot of people — they still judge me for my past mistakes. Luckily, rey’s not one of those people. I mean, you’ve seen me at my worst. You know all about me. You know all the things, yet you choose to believe me when I tell you I’ve changed.

Rey: Well, it’s only because I’ve seen how hard you’ve worked to rebuild your life.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh. Time to get to work.

Chelsea: Ohh, I’ll let you go. Um, thank you for, uh, spending this time with me. I appreciate it. The tea and the conversation helped. I think I’ll be able to sleep now.

Rey: Well, I’m glad I could help.

Chelsea: Well, good luck at your stakeout.

Rey: Thank you. Alright. You sure you’re up for this?

Chance: Oh, yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Are you kidding me? The baby and abby are asleep, and this is exactly what I need to be doing right now. Bring it.

Rey: Okay. Let’s do this then.

Chance: Let’s do it.

Why hide your skin

Billy: No matter how many times you go over it, you’re still stuck with the decisions you made, the ones you want to take back and the ones that you wish you made sooner, like stepping back from that soul-sucking battle with adam, all the rabbit holes you could have avoided going down, the times you gave in to reckless, self-destructive impulses that turned out to be very costly for not only yourself but for the ones around you and for the people that you love, as if going over all these events are going to somehow magically allow you to rewrite history or change the trajectory of your life. Moving forward, things aren’t automatically going to go right. You have to make those decisions, becoming the bigger man and letting go of this grudge with adam and moving on. Can you continue to be that man? I don’t know. Something still seems to be missing.

Lily: Wow. That’s really deep. It’s revealing to hear you talk about the darker parts of your history. But thank you for sharing that with me. Does it bother you to relive it all this way?

Billy: No. No. Maybe in the past, it would have, in a past relationship, but it doesn’t with you. I don’t know. I think I trust you and… it feels cathartic. To say it out loud kind of takes the edge off a little bit, and to be able to joke about it — you know, it’s kind of liberating a little bit.

Lily: Well, I am very impressed with how far you’ve come.

Billy: As far as I’ve come is directly linked you to. But what I’m most excited about is just how far we’re gonna go together.

Lily: I’m really proud of you.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: You can come to bed when you’re ready, okay?

Billy: I’ll see you in a bit.

Lily: Okay.

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Key card clatters ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Exhales heavily ]

Rey: Alright. So, there have been five break-ins in this neighborhood over the past two weeks. So far, they’ve all taken place at night while the victims slept. We think the perp’s a guy who knows how to disable security systems, slips in and out, and takes whatever he can get. So far, he hasn’t left us any clues or prints behind. But it’s like he’s taunting us now, daring us to catch him. I’m more than happy to oblige.

Chance: What makes you think he’s going to strike again tonight?

Rey: We did a chart comparing the timing of the break-ins to locations of the houses that were hit, and this distinct pattern emerged. And based on that, we think he’s gonna strike on this street next. But don’t get your hopes up yet. Might be a long night of waiting for nothing.

Chance: Come on, man. I know the drill. I’m down for whatever.

Rey: So, how’s your son doing?

Chance: Uh…well, his, uh, red blood cell count is low. So he’s got to get a bone marrow aspiration to see why.

Rey: Ohh. Sorry, man. That sounds serious.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. I keep telling abby not to automatically go to the worst-case scenario, you know? Got to be patient and wait for these test results to come back.

Rey: Well, it must be tough.

Chance: [ Sighs ] It is. Yeah. I’m having a hard time listening to my own advice.

[ Sighs ] And there’s nothing worse than that worry you feel when your kid’s going through something, man. I don’t know. It’s real heavy.

Rey: I totally get it. I got a taste of that with faith when she got into that car accident. She had a kidney transplant. That was scary stuff. And also with connor. When I was spending a lot of time with him, he seemed so sad and confused about his parents’ split. I just — I wanted to reach out and help. I mean, I know it’s not the same when it’s your own kid.

Chance: No. Come on, man. She’s your step-daughter. I know how much you love her. It’s that impulse you get. You want to protect them, right?

Rey: That’s exactly how i feel.

Chance: You know what? I’m sure chelsea is so grateful that you’ve been there for connor like that.

Rey: Yeah. He’s a good kid. Oh. Alright. There we go — right over there, there’s our guy. You see him?

Chance: Yep.

Rey: He’s disabling the security system. Alright, so, I’m gonna circle around to the east side of the house. When I get there, you come at him from the other side, alright?

Chance: Yeah. Okay.

[ Smashing ]

[ Breathing heavily ] Nyquil severe gives you powerful relief

Billy: Okay. Okay, so, what is it? What did you find? If this is the end of chapter one, what did you discover? What is keeping you up at night? What is making you feel so restless? If everything is as good as you say it is… are you worried about screwing it up again? Are you worried about backsliding like you always do? You’ve always been a “one step up, two steps back” kind of guy. Do you have the courage to change that? Can you get two, three, four steps in the right direction? Can you get some momentum? You know you can. You can feel it.

[ Sighs ] You have lily. And she is great for you. She challenges you. She calls you on your B.S., Which is exactly what you need, and in spite of it all… she loves you. And it is the right choice to let go of that constant need for revenge. It’s a waste of time. And it’s an energy suck. You are in a golden place right now. You have got to have the courage to acknowledge it. Make the change. Level up your life.

[ Door closes ]

Abby: Hey. You’re home. I thought you were gonna be gone all night. I’m glad you’re home. Is everything okay?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, everything’s fine. I, uh…just felt like my place was here…with you and dom.

[ Sighs ]

[ Lock whirs, disengages ]

[ Door opens ]

Rey: You are the most complicated and intriguing woman that I have ever met. I’m mesmerized. I can’t stop thinking about you. There is something from your dark past that…fascinates me.

Chelsea: [ Gasps ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

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Billy: Yeah, I apologize for missing our call this morning, but the dog ate my alarm clock, if you know what I mean. Right. Yeah. It happens to the best of us. Oh, they’re doing some work at the office, expanding them or doing whatever, so we’ve had to relocate and now we’re working from home for a little bit. On top of that, I didn’t sleep very well last night, so… okay, I appreciate you understanding. I’ll get rita to reach out to you. Okay. Thanks again. Bye. Come on.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Yo!

Lily: Good morning.

Devon: Good morning. Look at you and this outfit you got on.

Lily: Thank you.

Devon: You must have an important meeting today.

Lily: It’s the very latest in upper management chic. It’s favored by ceos across the globe.

Devon: Well, you haven’t lost your touch.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Thank you. If you’re wondering why i stopped by, I’m hoping that my very important meeting is with you.

Devon: Wait. What?

Lily: Do you have time to talk, ceo to ceo?

Jack: Hey there. I didn’t see you come in.

Amanda: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you were in the middle of something.

Jack: Nah. Reading the paper. Please join me.

Amanda: I’d love to.

Jack: So, how’s the new law practice?

Amanda: Oh, it’s going well. Imani and I are building a new client roster, so it takes time.

Jack: It’ll happen.

Amanda: I’m sure that it will. My sister — she has a long list of political contacts, and I’m tenacious.

Jack: That’s a good thing to be.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] Speaking of tenacious, have you spoken with phyllis?

Jack: Not yet. Milan is one of those cities that grabs hold of you and never lets you go. I’m sure summer’s keeping her very busy. Last time I was there, it was nonstop.

Amanda: I have to say, you have quite the poker face.

Jack: I’ve negotiated my share of contracts.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] Pleading the fifth, I see.

Jack: Why do I feel like I’m on the witness stand?

Amanda: I just really believe that you and phyllis deserve happiness, and I thought it would be together.

Jack: So did I, for a time. But you know what? Life is unpredictable.

Amanda: Yeah.

Jack: And so is phyllis.

Rey: So, what do you got going on today?

Sharon: The usual. I’m keeping an eye on this place. I have a few new patients. But you have a big day. Chance is coming back to work.

Rey: At long last.

Sharon: How do you feel about it?

Rey: Well, I was happy to see abby and him looking so relaxed at the engagement party. Maybe I was wrong to be too concerned about him jumping in back too soon.

Sharon: Yeah, it was really nice seeing them out together as a couple.

Rey: Oh, would you look at that? It’s already time to go. How the hell did that happen?

Sharon: Because we enjoy each other’s company. You know, it’s a little thing called physics and chemistry.

Rey: Well, I better get a move on so I can get back to the station and welcome my partner back to the force.

Sharon: Bagel or muffin?

Rey: Mm, surprise me.

Sharon: Okay, and I will get you your favorite latte to go. I’m on it.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Rey: Well, babe, hold off. It’s, uh — it’s from chance.

Abby: [ Sighs ] All he does is sleep, and he looks so pale.

Chance: He was awake at the doctor’s office, right? Just fell asleep on the car ride home. That’s pretty normal.

Abby: Yeah. I’m sure you’re right. I’m just — I’m trying not to lose it.

Chance: Hey. Listen to me. We got him to the doctor as soon as we realized something was off, right? Now, he doesn’t have a rash, doesn’t have a fever. He’s not having trouble breathing. It’s nothing scary like that. So let’s just wait for these lab results, which I am sure will tell us that our baby boy is just fine. Okay? What do you think healthier looks like?

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Jack: Late night?

Billy: Uh, just having a little bit of trouble sleeping.

Amanda: Mnh, insomnia’s the worst.

Billy: Yeah. I’m not loving it.

Jack: Well, you’ve had your life turned upside down these last few weeks. It’s enough to keep anyone awake at night.

Billy: I wouldn’t go that far, jack. Just a little bit of professional drama. That’s all.

Jack: Well, don’t undersell it. You lost your job. You lost your company.

Billy: And I got another job that is just as great.

Jack: You’re sure about that? Even though you’re not in charge there?

Billy: My ego isn’t that big. Amanda, will you back me up, please? You know that my gig at chancellor wasn’t about being the boss.

Amanda: Yeah, no. That was not your only concern.

Billy: Ouch.

Amanda: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Look, I’m just saying that you went from running a company with your girlfriend to being her second in command, and that’s bound to bring up an issue or two.

Billy: No, actually, none whatsoever. Lily and I are great. We are very happy both at home and at chancellor. And everything that happened at chanccomm is in the rearview mirror, including victor and his minions.

Jack: Well, that’s putting a positive spin on things.

Billy: Jack, don’t go looking for things that aren’t there, okay?

Amanda: I would just say that your brother has always been lily’s biggest cheerleader, so i I know that he loves seeing her come into her own like this.

Billy: That is very true. And thank you for the vote of confidence.

Jack: It still doesn’t explain why you look so tired.

Billy: [ Scoffs ] Look, maybe my brain’s a little revved up, but it doesn’t mean that it’s anything nefarious. You ever think about that?

Chance: Here you go. This should warm you up.

Abby: Thank you.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: I’m just so grateful that you’re here with us.

Chance: Well, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.

Abby: Oh, my god. Wait. There is somewhere where you’re supposed to be — I mean at the precinct with rey. Today is your first day back on the force, and you’re late.

Chance: Abby…

Abby: No, look, seriously, go. I’ll call you with an update as soon as I hear from the doctor, and then I’ll call devon, too.

Chance: Won’t be necessary.

Abby: What do you mean?

Chance: I already told them I’m not coming. It’s all good.

Abby: [ Sighs ] What terrible timing. First you’re going back and forth about returning, and now this. Are you gonna be in trouble?

Chance: No, no, no, no. Trust me — they, uh — they’ll understand.

Abby: Okay.

Chance: This much more important.

Abby: [ Sighs ] If you say so.

Chance: YeaH. This is the first time this little guy’s been sick since I’ve been home.

Abby: You know, uh, shortly after he was born, he got the sniffles. You should have seen devon and mariah and me. We were totally panicked. His fever spiked so quickly.

Chance: What’d you do?

Abby: Well, we called the pediatrician, and she assured us that it was just a cold and that babies pick up bugs like that all the time, it’s how they build their immune system, and that a fever in an infant isn’t as dangerous as it for an adult.

Chance: I didn’t know that.

Abby: I did, or least I — I should have. I mean, I — I read every single baby book that I could get my hands on. But then when there was a crisis, all that information — it just went right out of my head. It’s crazy how a situation like this can just shake you to your core. You know, I almost wish that he did have a fever because I would know exactly what to do because we’ve been through it before together and we both survived.

Chance: You know, I’m really thankful that you had mariah and devon to lean on during all that.

Abby: Yeah.

Chance: I just wish I would have been here, too.

Abby: You know what? Um, maybe we shouldn’t wait. Maybe we should go ahead and alert devon.

Lily: So, I’ve been making my way through the open proposals at chancellor.

Devon: Mm-hmm. But your head is spinning.

Lily: Oh, yeah, it has been a lot. But it’s also been kind of exciting, digging into these new fields.

Devon: I can imagine.

Lily: Yeah, but I got to our entertainment division, and i saw some projects that are in the planning phase still that reminded me of things that you and dad wanted to do at hamilton-winters.

Devon: Oh, really?

Lily: Yeah. Um, actually, it kind of got me thinking about dad and… I don’t know. I was just thinking… he would be proud of us, right?

Devon: Yeah. Yeah. Of course he’d be proud of us. Absolutely. Especially you. Look at everything you’ve accomplished since you got out of prison.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I mean, that’s part of what motivates me, you know, is that dad passed away shortly after I got released, so he never really got to see me rebuild my life and succeed.

Devon: Yeah, I know. It’s true.

Lily: ‘Cause, you know, i mean, I’ve always felt partly responsible that dad passed away so young.

Devon: I don’t know why you feel that way. Please don’T. You don’t — you’re not to blame at all for what happened to him. Nobody is. You’ve done nothing but emulate the kind of person he was, and you rose to become the head of a major corporation. He’d be beyond proud of you.

Lily: Well, thank you for saying that.

Devon: It’s the truth.

Lily: Um, anyway, I was looking at these projects, and i was thinking…

Devon: Hmm?

Lily: Well, I had a very crazy thought, something that i can’t really get out of my head.

Devon: A crazy thought? How crazy are we talking?

Lily: What if our two companies joined forces?

Devon: Like a joint venture?

Lily: Yes. Chancellor industries and hamilton-winters coming together to honor katherine and dad. I mean, if we combine our resources, we could do something incredible, something memorable.

Devon: Yeah. That’s — I mean, sounds incredible. What exactly do you have in mind?

Lily: Well, I was thinking maybe —

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Devon: Hang on one second. Hold that thought. Hang on. It’s chance. I should take this, if you don’t mind.

Lily: Yeah, yeah, yeah. No. Take it. Take it. It’s fine.

Devon: Hey, chance. How you doing?

Chance: Hey, devon. Um, look, we don’t want to alarm you, but we thought we should keep you up to speed. We had to take dominic to the pediatrician this morning.

Devon: Why’d you do that? Is he sick?

Chance: Well, he’s, uh — he’s feeling real lethargic. You know, he’s sleeping far too much. He missed a feeding, which isn’t really like him.

Devon: Okay. Where you guys at now?

Chance: We’re home now. We just wanted to keep you updated.

Devon: I appreciate that very much. Do you mind if I come and check on him?

Chance: Yeah, of course. When?

Devon: I can come right now if that’s okay.

Chance: Um… yeah, sure thing.

Devon: Okay. Perfect. I’ll, uh — I’ll be there shortly.

Chance: Okay.

Devon: They had to take dominic to the doctor, and i want to, uh, go check on him, make sure he’s alright. Can we finish this another time?

Lily: Yeah, of course. Is he okay?

Devon: I hope so. Most of your immune system lives right in your gut.

Billy: How dare I impugn your character by showing a little brotherly concern?

Billy: Obviously you think that I’m being defensive. Okay. Maybe I’m just used to being a target. Maybe that is my natural response these days. Or maybe the lack of sleep has me a little bit wired. Either way, I’m sorry. I apologize for being…testy.

Jack: Well, apology accepted. I am still concerned about this insomnia. I have battled with it myself from time to time.

Billy: Mm.

Jack: Maybe I can help. Is it bad dreams? Is it falling asleep? Is it staying asleep?

Billy: That one. The latter. Waking up at 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 in the morning, staring at the ceiling. My body needs the rest, but my mind will not let it. And don’t even talk about quitting caffeine because I’m far too young for that.

Jack: Maybe your subconscious is having a hard time with everything that you’ve been put through. I mean even if during the day things seem stable and steady on and on track.

Billy: Okay. I saw that there. What, are you a therapist now, too?

Amanda: Hardly. I don’t know you as well as your brother jack, but you have been through a lot these past few months, with adam and ashland and victor, and that kind of stress — it can stay with you. And it will mess you up if you let it.

Billy: So, what are you suggesting? I climb to the rooftops and scream at the top of my lungs again?

Amanda: Well, I don’t think that your tenants would appreciate that.

Billy: No, I don’t need them complaining to the landlord.

Amanda: No.

Billy: No.

Jack: Okay, there’s obviously something here I’m not getting.

Billy: Well, way back when amanda and I were getting to know each other, my favorite release was climbing to the rooftop of the grand phoenix and shouting, screaming at the top of my lungs. I even convinced her to try it one time.

Amanda: Yes, yes, he did. And I have to say, it was pretty satisfying.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Amanda: Yes, but we have both grown and moved on from that phase in our lives.

Billy: We have. And we are happy and healthy and functional, healed.

Jack: Some wounds heal. Others appear to and then they open up later, when we least expect them to. At least, that’s been my experience. Look, I’m just saying, maybe there are some issues that you’re not letting yourself look at that you still need to confront.

Rey: Looks like chance won’t be starting today after all.

Sharon: That’s a relief.

Rey: Really? Why?

Sharon: Well, I didn’t want to say anything earlier, but, um, I’m a little worried about him, too. You know, I’m wondering if he’s ready to do police work, get out there and be the solid, stable partner you need on the job. I know abby would like him to stay home longer. So, if they’ve decided to spend more time together as a family, I think that’s a positive.

Rey: Sharon, hold on. It’s not that. It’s, uh — I wish it were, but it’s actually about dom.

Sharon: Oh. What about him?

Rey: They had to take him to the doctor today.

Sharon: Oh, no.

Rey: Yeah.

Sharon: Well, I hope it’s nothing serious.

Rey: Well, he wouldn’t say, but he feels like he has to be there for abby and their son while they get it sorted out.

Sharon: Of course, of course. Um, do you think I should check in with her or let mariah know?

Rey: You know, I think for now we should let those two handle it.

Devon: Hey. What’s going on with him? When’d you guys first notice that someone was wrong?

Abby: Well, he’s been sleeping a lot more than usual. He looks pale. And we noticed that he was really tired before we went to mariah and tessa’s engagement party, and we thought maybe he was going through a growth spurt or maybe he just had a long day. But then he slept through the night and he woke up and he was still lethargic, so I called the pediatrician, and she told us to bring him right in.

Chance: Just as a precaution.

Devon: And what’d the doctor say?

Chance: Uh, well, his physical test came back pretty normal, but she wanted to take some blood tests just to be sure.

Devon: She wanted to take blood tests for what?

Abby: You know doctors. They don’t want to jump to any conclusions.

Chance: She didn’t seem overly concerned, if you ask me.

Devon: Did she give any indication at all as to what’s going on with him?

Chance: No, not really. You know doctors, man. They don’t like to speculate.

Abby: Whereas I — I can’t stop speculating. I’ve been combing the internet looking for any clues.

Devon: And what have you found?

Abby: I’ve been searching the baby’s symptoms online, and it seems like there might be a chance that he’s anemic.

Devon: It might be anemia?

Abby: I don’t know. I’m not a doctor.

Devon: That’s treatable, though, right?

Wait, oh, yes

Lily: Wait. I’m sorry. For how long? Uh, okay. Well, yeah. I mean, I guess it is what it is, so — okay, well, let me just, um, chat with billy, and I’ll get back to you. Thank you.

[ Keys clatter ]

Billy: What’s the problem?

Lily: Um, that was the head of facilities. The contractors told him that the construction’s gonna take a while.

Billy: Oh, no.

Lily: So either we work there and we just deal with the drilling and the hammering…

Billy: No, that would be a negative.

Lily: …Or we work here for the meantime.

Billy: Is there really no space in that building for us to work out of?

Lily: No, there’s not.

Billy: What about somewhere nearby?

Lily: I don’t have time to look, and neither do you.

Billy: Isn’t that what the facility manager is supposed to do?

Lily: Well, I mean, I’ll look into it. But, anyway, in the meantime, I have very important news.

Billy: Oh, yeah? Hit me.

Lily: I chatted with devon about us possibly doing a joint venture. We didn’t really get into it because he got called away. He had to deal with dom. Dom, I guess, had to go to the doctor.

Billy: Oh, no. Is the baby okay?

Lily: I mean, I hope so. I told devon to let me know if there’s any news. But, honestly, I think it’s just new-parent jitters.

Billy: I remember those well.

Lily: Oh, yeah. I do, too.

Billy: So, tell me about this meeting that you had — or, at least, as much as you got through.

Lily: Well, I think I was able to pique devon’s interest at the prospect of chancellor and hamilton-winters doing a joint venture together. I mean, this could be really, really groundbreaking.

Billy: You’ve got that sparkle in your eye that I love to see.

Lily: Well, I mean, you know, I like making my work personal. It makes it more exciting for me. Oh, I’m sorry. Am I — am I boring you?

Billy: No. No, of course not. I guess I just didn’t have enough coffee — because you drained it.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Maybe we could get the facilities manager to order us some more.

Lily: Oh, ha ha.

Billy: In fact, I was just at crimson lights and I should have grabbed a bag or two, but it, uh, slipped my mind.

Lily: Because of how tired you were? I mean, I actually heard you get up the last few nights in the middle of the night.

Billy: Yeah. Sorry. I was trying to be quiet. Tried not to disturb you, but, uh, just been feeling a little restless.

Lily: Yeah, but three nights in a row? I mean, clearly something is going on. So…what’s up?

Jack: So, what is michael up to now that he’s stepped away as D.A.? Working on his squash game?

Lauren: [ Laughs ] I only wish. His retirement lasted a whole of, uh, half a day once victor found out about it.

Jack: Oh, don’t tell me.

Lauren: Yes, he is working for him again.

Billy: An offer he couldn’t refuse.

Lauren: How on earth did you guess?

Jack: I know victor. When he wants something, the man does not give up.

Lauren: Yeah, and of course michael said, “oh, no, there’ll be reasonable hours. There’ll be boundaries. I’m not gonna let this job take over my life.” And what happens? The minute victor could, he sends him to south america on a secret mission.

Jack: Classic mustache.

Lauren: [ Sighs ] Isn’t it?

Jack: You have my sympathies.

Lauren: You know, I’m starting to think that this was not a good idea for michael to take this job.

Jack: You know, frankly, I’m surprised he accepted it. Didn’t he like being D.A.?

Lauren: You know, he was getting antsy. He thought that he wanted to go out on top. And now, with victor [Scoffs] Anything can happen.

Abby: I mean, I’m not really good with all this medical-ese stuff, but, I mean, it seems like if it is anemia, that could be treated with iron drops.

Devon: You think maybe it’s his diet? ‘Cause there could be other deficiencies. I know when I don’t get vitamin c —

Chance: I don’t think we ought to be second-guessing the doctors here. I mean, do y’all? We’re not trained in any of this.

Abby: And plus, babies’ little systems are so different from ours.

Devon: I’m sure. Do you want me to give nate a call, though, and see what he has to say?

Chance: I mean, you can, but I’m telling you, man, dr. Bradley, she’s — she’s world-class.

Abby: She really is.

Chance: Didn’t she tell me she’s a friend of nate’s?

Abby: Yeah, he recommended her to us.

Chance: Yeah.

Devon: I wasn’t aware of that.

Chance: Look, I just think, in any case, we’re in good hands here.

Devon: Yeah. No, I trust your judgment.

Abby: Well, what if it’s my fault? I mean, what if I took him off breast milk too soon? What if he’s not eating the right foods? And what if he has bad circulation? I try to play with him all the time and we do tummy time, but maybe I need to be more active with him?

Chance: Hey, no, stop. Do not start blaming yourself. Okay? You are an excellent mother. And, look, if that’s the case, those are things that we can adjust if the doctor tells us to.

Devon: Yeah, he’s right, abby. What’s going on with dominic has nothing to do with you or anything you’ve done, okay?

Abby: I’m sorry. Are you accusing me of over-reacting, devon? Because that really isn’t helpful.

Devon: I’m not.

Abby: I mean, I am his mother. I am supposed to protect him. That is my job. What if it’s not anemia? What if it’s something else? And my mind can’t stop going to the worst possible thing. I’m sorry. I — I can’t help it. That’s just who I am. So, you telling me to calm down — it’s just making me more anxious.

Chance: Hey.

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Chance: Hey. No one is telling you to calm down or accusing you of over-reacting, okay? This whole thing has just got everybody stressed. Everybody’s on edge. All we need to do is take this thing step by step together. You and me, right? Lean on each other.

Abby: I want to. I just — I — I can’t keep my worries in check. I’m not built that way.

Chance: Look, facts are different than feelings. So let’s focus on what we know. Abby, I’m telling you, if dr. Bradley was that concerned, she would have admitted him for observation right then and there. But she didn’T. She told us to go home. She told us to let him rest. And that’s what we’re gonna do, okay? So let’s get these test results, and then we’ll go from there.

Abby: Everything you’re saying makes perfect sense, but it doesn’t make it any easier.

Devon: How you doing, little man? I usually get called over to help quiet you down when you’re being fussy. This is a change of pace, huh? That’s okay. It’s okay ’cause babies change their routines all the time as they’re growing. I learned that.

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Crystal: Hello, ms. Lawson. Always a pleasure to see you. How may I help you this evening?

Chelsea: I need a suite. For an extended stay. I’m selling my place, so I’m not sure how long I’ll be here, but I’m looking forward to basking in some ease and luxury.

Crystal: You’ve come to the right place. We’ll take very good care of you.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Crystal: Have a great night.

Chelsea: I’m sure I will.

Adam: What brings you back here at this hour?

Sally: Remember how we were gonna discuss the details of the job you offered me at newman media?

Adam: Yeah. Um…sorry that our conversation got derailed earlier.

Sally: It’s okay. You had calls to take, people to meet. But I was hoping maybe we could talk now, because I don’t think I’m gonna be able to sleep until we do.

Adam: You sound worried.

Sally: Just more curious of the specifics of the job, like what exactly I’m gonna be doing on a day-to-day in a professional capacity and how that’s going to play out in reality.

Adam: You were so excited for us to continue to work together. You, uh, having second thoughts now?

Tessa: Mariah, can I take this off yet?

Mariah: Okay, just another second.

Tessa: Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Alright, okay. I am so sorry about that, but… I just had to make sure… everything was set up.

Tessa: Aww.

Mariah: How do you like it? Is it worth the wait?

Tessa: It’s perfect. I love it. I love you.

[ Chuckles ]

Rey: You should be proud. Party was a huge success. Mariah and tessa could not have looked happier.

Sharon: Oh, I’m just so thrilled that we were all able to create a magical evening for them. I have to admit, I was a little nervous about some of the potential dynamics in play at first. I was worried about how mariah might react seeing abby and devon now that they’re sharing custody of dominic.

Rey: She seemed okay to me.

Sharon: Yeah, she’s really come a long way. And there was a time when she would’ve been desperate to share custody of dominic, but I think she’s gotten past all of her angst surrounding him.

Rey: Yeah, she seems to be in a good place now. When you said you were concerned, I thought you were talking about noah and his lingering feelings for tessa.

Sharon: That was on my mind as well. You know, I truly believe that noah wishes all the best for mariah and tessa, but despite his best efforts to be their biggest cheerleader, I know that tonight was really hard for him, so I’m glad that he went home with nick because I think my son could use a little extra support right now.

Nick: Thank you. Thanks for coming to get something to eat with me. I know I lured you out of the party with the promise of going to see a movie, but I realized i didn’t eat anything, and now I’m starving. So how does a plate of empanadas sound?

Noah: I know what you’re doing.

Nick: What am I doing?

Noah: You are trying to get me to eat something ’cause you’re worried I had one too many glasses of champagne. I promise you, I’m not drunk.

Nick: Maybe not, but I know you’re hurting, son. And I will do anything I can to help you. Lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose.

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Sharon: Even though I know noah’s in very good hands, i want to check in with nick later just to make sure that everything’s okay. I know that noah’s a grown man, but I can still be concerned.

Rey: [ Laughs ] I didn’t say anything.

Sharon: Well, you didn’t have to, ’cause I can see that look in your eye.

Rey: All I’m thinking is what a wonderful mother you are.

Sharon: Aw, thank you. You know, having all the kids around here tonight and watching mariah celebrate her engagement just got me feeling a little extra…maternal. It’s hard not to feel nostalgic when I think back to the mariah who came into my life — walls up a mile high, so sure that she couldn’t depend on anyone other than herself. That mariah would have scoffed at the idea of anyone finding true love. But now she’s found it, and she’s ready to start a life with tessa. It’s remarkable.

Rey: And inspiring, to see them so devoted to one another and optimistic about the future.

Sharon: And I am convinced that what they share in their hearts will get them through anything that life throws at them. That’s gonna give them the strength to overcome any obstacle.

Rey: Life is good. I’m so happy for you and your family.

Sharon: Hey, what do you mean “my family”? They’re your family, too.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

Sally: I was ecstatic when you said you wanted to keep working with me, and I am very flattered.

Adam: But the thrill is gone? ‘Sally: No, the thrill is definitely still there. But…you offered me a job spontaneously to help me save face in front of chloe and chelsea. And of course, I am very grateful and of course, i accepted in the moment. And I can’t thank you enough for finding me a place at newman media now that the fashion platform has been shuttered. But you haven’t been able to tell me exactly what that place is, except for maybe covering fashion news.

Adam: So is this you letting me off the hook? Or are you trying to tell me that you’re looking for something better or more enticing?

Sally: Maybe both. Maybe neither. I don’t know. It depends on where your head is at. You’re the boss. What? Well, I’m glad you find me so amusing.

Adam: I do endlessly, but in a good way. And you’re very smart to raise these questions because you should never commit to something until you know precisely what you are committing to.

Sally: Mm-hmm.

Adam: I’ve actually been thinking a lot about you since we parted ways.

Sally: Really?

Adam: I know that fashion is your first love, but I think that you could channel that energy in a new direction.

Sally: You have me intrigued.

Adam: I see a lot of potential in you. That’s why I think you’re ready to take on a new challenge, which is why I am ready to offer you a specific position with a specific title.

Sally: Are you gonna tell me what that is?

Adam: What would you say to becoming chief operating officer of newman media?

Sally: [ Gasps ] What do you think healthier looks like?

Nick: I think we should order another batch of empanadas, and don’t tell me you’re not hungry. I mean, you wolfed down this whole first order. I barely got one.

Noah: Yeah, yeah, I can go for more. I think I can pass on whatever else you’re about to serve up.

Nick: Alright, what’s that?

Noah: I can’t help but notice that since we’ve gotten here, you have gone out of your way to keep the conversation on nothing but sports and movies. Nothing about the party we were just at, yet you’re watching my every move, trying to figure out what’s going on in my head. So I’m assuming the second course is coming with a big side of questions.

Nick: Look, it’s not an interrogation. Alright? I’m just trying to get you to talk. I know you’re doing your damndest to deal with these feelings you have for tessa, but I know you. I saw you put on that big, old smile and make that beautiful toast to mariah and tessa.

Noah: I meant every word.

Nick: I’m sure. But I know this is a lot harder for you than you’re letting on.

Noah: Look, dad, I know you and mom are worried, but I’m gonna tell you the same thing that I told her. I’m gonna be fine, okay? Seriously, can we please, please just get back to eating our empanadas?

Nick: So just back off, then?

Mariah: Would you like a chocolate martini?

Tessa: [ Gasps ] Yes, that sounds so decadent and delicious.

Mariah: Well, that is the right answer because it’s the only fancy drink that I remember how to make from my bartending days.

Tessa: [ Laughs ] When did you have time to do all of this? You were only gone for a few minutes.

Mariah: Well, I had a little bit of help.

Tessa: Oh, faith.

Mariah: Yep.

Tessa: That’s what you two were whispering about.

Mariah: It was our super-secret mission.

Tessa: I mean, after the party we just had, I did not expect this. I mean, this is just above and beyond.

Mariah: Well, if you can’t go above and beyond when you’re newly engaged, then when can you? I wanted to keep celebrating us. The first part of the night was for our friends and our family, but the rest of the night — the rest of the night is for us. So…here is to you and me.

Tessa: To us.

Mariah: Mmm.

Rey: I know that your family is my family. I didn’t mean to imply that they aren’T.

Sharon: Well, I can’t help wondering if there might be something more to what you said. Did one of the kids say something to make you feel like an outsider?

Rey: No, no, not at all.

Sharon: Did I say something or nick?

Rey: No, it’s nothing like that, I swear. Everyone was great. Like always.

Sharon: Well, that’s a relief. But I still wonder where that comment came from, because i know it came from somewhere. You know, whatever you’re feeling, you can talk to me.

Rey: You remember that conversation we had not that long ago about the connection that you and nick have with your children, the way that you can read mariah and noah and faith in a way that I can’t?

Sharon: Yeah, well, that’s just, you know, part of being a parent and having a lot of years under your belt.

Rey: I know, I know. I get that I arrived a little later on the scene. It’s just that when I see you and nick with your children, i become extra aware that I missed out on the whole parenting thing. It’s not that I’m looking to have children now. It’s just that, once in a while, I have these “what if” moments, right? And then, of course, they go away. They’re just these fleeting moments of a life that might have been. Do you know what I mean?

Sharon: Yeah, I completely understand.

Rey: Good, because I love the life that we share more than anything.

Chelsea: Hey, there. I hope I’m not interrupting.

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Chelsea: What did I walk in on? Were you closed for a private function tonight? I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize. The patio door was unlocked.

Sharon: No, that’s okay. Yes, we were having a little party earlier. We were celebrating mariah and tessa’s engagement.

Chelsea: Oh! That’s wonderful news. Congratulations.

Sharon: Thank you. We’re all thrilled.

Chelsea: Okay, so you definitely are closed. Again, my apologies. I will see myself out.

Sharon: You know, you don’t have to go. I don’t mind getting you something to drink. What would you like?

Chelsea: Oh, thank you. Well, since it’s late, maybe something not caffeinated.

Sharon: Mm, would you like warm cider?

Chelsea: Perfect.

Rey: So, sharon and I heard from nick that newman media was sold to newman/locke.

Chelsea: It’s true.

Rey: Mm. How’s that gonna affect your business with sally and chloe?

Chelsea: Chloe and I will no longer be associated with any newman entity, but the good news is we are already close to securing our backing for our newest endeavor.

Rey: Oh, wow. That’s great news.

Sharon: Yeah, that is good news. And will sally continue to work with you?

Chelsea: No, unfortunately, ms. Spectra won’t be able to join us. I never felt like she really fit our vision anyway. She’s still working alongside adam, which is odd, considering victoria insisted she didn’t want any kind of fashion platform, but…

Sharon: So what will she be doing?

Chelsea: No idea. But adam clearly has some purpose for her in mind.

Sally: Coo?! Are you serious?

Adam: I would not joke about something this serious.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I…I don’t know what to say.

Adam: Uh, well, I guess I’m asking you the same question that you asked me — how serious are you?

Sally: Well, I appreciate the massive vote of confidence, but…I mean, let’s be honest. I’m not the most obvious person for the job.

Adam: It is outside-the-box thinking, okay? But let me tell you how I came to this decision. You are artistic. You’re creative. But you also have a head for business. I mean, in your time here, you’ve shown yourself to be very smart, driven, and especially savvy when it comes to media, especially social media. You have a fire inside that i respect and, quite frankly, i admire.

Sally: Well, thank you for that. Back at you. I mean, I think that that’s something that we have in common, this deep-seated need to succeed and prove ourselves. I mean, not that I’ve come even close to what you’ve achieved, but I just mean —

Adam: No, no, I know what you mean. My father is always testing me and making me prove that i deserve my seat at the table. Okay? But now I’m gonna prove to him and victoria and ashland that nobody is better to helm newman media than I am. And I could really use someone by my side that I can rely on.

Sally: I’m just triple-checking — you mean me.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Yes. I want to name a coo before my sister can start suggesting people because any one of her candidates are gonna be a spy and they’re gonna be all too happy to report back on my every move.

Sally: So you want me to be your spy.

Adam: No. No, I want you to be my partner. I trust you, and I value your loyalty as much as your talent. So what do you say? Are you interested?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] Yeah, of course I’m interested. I would be a fool not to be, but I…

[ Sighs ] I just can’t help but wonder how victor and victoria are gonna react. I mean, yes, victoria has been perfectly pleasant towards me because she loved the wedding dress, but that does not mean she’s gonna love me being newman media’s coo. I mean, she could push back hard.

Adam: Okay. Let her.

Sally: And victor may not be a huge fan of the idea either. Won’t you have to get their approval?

Adam: Listen, don’t worry about them. I can handle my sister and my father.

Sally: Oh, my god, this is incredible. Thank you.

Adam: You’re welcome. There is a big, bright future ahead for us. What about a celebratory drink?

Sally: I would say yes, but before we celebrate or move forward with…any of this… I think we better discuss our personal relationship.

Mariah: This has got to be one of the best nights of my life.

Tessa: Maybe the best night. I mean, so far.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ] Years from now, I am gonna remember this exact moment — sitting here with you, so excited to be marrying you, and wondering how I got so lucky.

Tessa: I’m the lucky one.

Mariah: Oh, do you — do you want another drink?

Tessa: No.

Mariah: Okay, do you want to watch a movie?

Tessa: No.

Mariah: Well, what do you want to do then? Okay, yeah, I think I — I think I know what you’ve got in mind. Depression can make you feel like…just…noooo.

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Sharon: I wish you the best in your new business with chloe.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Rey: And I have a bit of advice for you, if you wouldn’t mind hearing it.

Chelsea: Please.

Rey: Don’t waste a drop of your energy wondering about adam’s relationship with sally. It’s a good thing that you don’t have to report to him anymore. The fact that you’re moving on with your life is something you should be elated about.

Chelsea: I am, for sure.

Rey: Putting this last chapter behind you is the best thing you can do, and it looks like you’re already doing that, right? I mean, it’s why you decided to sell the penthouse, right?

Chelsea: I had to distance myself from all the memories. I packed my things up today, actually, and I temporarily moved into the grand phoenix until I can find a new home.

Rey: Good. See? It sounds like you’re already on your way to a fresh start.

Chelsea: Yeah, there have been some hard days since I came back to town, but I’m gonna put all that behind me. It’s gonna be all sunshine from here on out. Maybe not all sunshine, but you know what I mean.

Sharon: Yeah, positive attitude, that’s half the battle, right?

Rey: Yeah, and the other half is putting one foot in front of the other. And we’re all rooting for you.

Tessa: Hi. Oh, I was just getting some water. You didn’t have to get out of bed.

Mariah: Oh, I wasn’t sleeping. I was just closing my eyes. You know, I wasn’t really tired before, and then you kind of just woke me up, so… thank you. Oh, I just don’t want this night to end. I just have this warm, fuzzy, and dreamy feeling, like, all over. Do you think we could just spend forever this time, this place?

Tessa: Works for me.

Mariah: You know, I really love your studio apartment, because that was our first home. But I have to say, I am really, really glad that we moved here. It’s so nice to have so much space.

Tessa: Yeah, I mean, we have an actual bedroom and another one for a little boy or little girl.

Mariah: Wow. This place is filled with so much possibility. Oh, did you see our poster and what everybody wrote to us?

Tessa: Oh, no, I was too busy talking to everyone and gazing at my beautiful fiancéE.

Mariah: Aww.

Tessa: Oh, could faith’s note be any sweeter?

Mariah: And I love what moses said about you getting a grammy, because I second that prediction, okay? Abby and chance’s message — just really, really sweet. And she even signed for bowie.

Tessa: It was really nice to see you, abby, and devon talking earlier.

Mariah: Yeah, I’m — I’m really glad that I’m at peace with them and that the whole dominic situation is sorted out, because I have everything I need right here. Who drew the heart? Because it’s not signed.

Tessa: Oh, that’s from noah.

Noah: Thank you for dinner and for not, you know, pushing the whole tessa thing.

Nick: Well, I do listen sometimes.

Noah: [ Scoffs ] I didn’t mean to completely shut you down like that. I understand why you’d be concerned. It’s just that I don’t want you guys to think that I’m falling apart or I’m some kind of hopeless romantic. I’m going through some turmoil right now, but it’ll pass. What matters to me most is that I’m here with my family and i have a purpose. And for a while, I thought that purpose was art, but…I don’t know, maybe I was wrong. Maybe I’ll find what I’m looking for here working with you.

Nick: And it goes without saying, noah, your mother and i are beyond thrilled that you’re home. We just want to find your center, you know, whatever that is or however that happens.

Noah: Then we all want the same thing.

Nick: Just know, you need anything, I don’t care what it is, your mom and I are always here for you.

Noah: I know. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Thanks, dad. (Cyclist) why is ice t in a speed walking crew?

Sally: So when we came back to the office earlier, I was very moved by you asking me to stay on, and you may have noticed that I hugged you.

Adam: I-I noticed.

Sally: No, I mean, like, i really hugged you, like, not in a coworker kind of way.

Adam: Oh, you haven’t met joe from accounting.

Sally: I’m serious. And when we were in said hug, i could literally feel the temperature rise between us, and I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] I, uh — I may have needed a moment to cool off after you left.

Sally: Yeah, we almost… or could’ve…gone there. I think that we need to stop dancing around the obvious and address what’s going on between us head-on. Because the truth is, whether we are standing close to each other or across the room, there is a chemistry between us. I can literally feel the fireworks in the making, and a lot of times, it takes every ounce of self-discipline in me not to act on those fireworks. And I’m pretty sure that we’ve both been trying to avoid our feelings, and I don’t want to do that anymore, because something is happening between us, even if we pretend it’s not.

Adam: Well, I mean, that’s not gonna be a problem, as long as we’re working together.

Sally: I don’t know what that means. Are you still trying to convince yourself that we’re just friends and colleagues or are you finally saying that you want what I want, but it’s not gonna get in the way of what we’re trying to accomplish professionally?

Adam: [ Sighs ] The second part. Everything that you just described. I feel the same way.

Chelsea: Well, thanks for the drink and conversation. I’m glad I stopped by. And I’m glad you forgot to lock the patio door.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: You’re welcome.

[ Knock on door ] Oh. Who knew I was this popular after hours?

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Oh. Hey, what are you doing back here?

Nick: Oh, I thought you and rey might use some help cleaning up.

Sharon: And?

Nick: And I wanted to fill you in about something. Hey, chelsea.

Chelsea: Hi, nick.

Nick: What’s — what’s up?

Chelsea: Oh, you know, we’re just hanging out.

Sharon: Um, I could actually use some help cleaning the patio.

Nick: Yeah, sure. It’s good to see you.

Chelsea: You too.

Chelsea: Well, um, thank you for the chat. I really appreciate your support and advice. Never in a million years did i think we’d become friends, but correct me if I’m wrong, I think that’s happened.

Rey: Well, if you think I’m going to disagree with you, I’m sorry, I’m gonna have to disappoint you.

Chelsea: So many people in this town haven’t been sincere about giving me a second chance, but you’re the real deal. You’re genuine, kind. You’ve been able to look past the things I’ve done, and you’ve been able to see me for who i really am. It means a lot.

Sharon: Chelsea just happened to drop by. She didn’t even know about the engagement party, but seems like she needed some company. I think she’s dealing with a lot with adam and the whole newman media drama.

Nick: There’s always collateral damage when it comes to my family. Then, when you throw in the business, things always tend to get worse, which is why I keep my nose out of it.

Sharon: So I hope what you came by to talk to me about is noah.

Nick: Yes, when we left here, we didn’t go straight home. We ended up at society. We grabbed some food. I forced him to have a father-son talk with me.

Sharon: Oh, good, because i knew this party was gonna be hard on him. But let me guess, he said that everything’s totally fine and there’s nothing to worry about.

Nick: Pretty much. He basically told me to back off.

Sharon: [ Sighs ] Noah’s always had such a big heart, and he’s always wore it on his sleeve. Seems like now he’s shutting down. And if he doesn’t feel comfortable talking to you or talking to me about what he’s going through, nick, that’s not good.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Tessa: Just in case, if you had any doubt, I think that represents his love for us, and not, you know, me.

Mariah: Yeah, I know that’s how he meant it. I actually asked noah to draw something because I thought it’d be worth something one day.

Tessa: Ah.

Mariah: And I guess this is his way of granting my request.

Tessa: [ Laughs ] So you guys talked?

Mariah: We did. We got all the weirdness out, you know, brother, sister straight talk, and now we are good. I still feel bad for him, though, because I get it. It sucks having feelings for someone you shouldn’t and you can’t have, but I know he’s — he’s really working hard to make sure that we’re okay and you’re okay and he’s okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Tessa: I mean, yeah, I — i think the most important thing that we can do is show him that everything’s normal and nothing’s changed between the three of us, because I know that’s what he wanted when we talked.

Mariah: Well, that sounds like a plan to me. So, now, onto us.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Are you feeling sleepy?

Tessa: No.

Mariah: Mm. I like the sound of that.

Nick: So I don’t think there’s any cause for alarm where noah is concerned. He has made it very clear to me he’s not gonna get in the way of what mariah and tessa have. He seems very glad that they have found the happiness that they both deserve.

Sharon: Sure, and I’m sure that noah wants to get over tessa, but, you know, that’s easier said than done.

Nick: It’s just gonna take time, and it makes sense that this is something that he doesn’t want to talk about, because that would mean he’s dredging up this very painful thing he’s trying to get over. He just has to learn to cope with it. You know, he wants to focus on his work and all the things he needs to do for himself.

Sharon: Well, I guess there’s nothing we can do to help noah right now. He just has to work his way through this.

Nick: Exactly.

Sharon: Wait, is this your way of suggesting that I should just back down and let things play out, only you made it seem like it was my idea?

Nick: Well, I did learn from the best.

Sharon: Well, I don’t manipulate people. I just gently nudge them toward a more constructive, healthy path.

Nick: Oh, yeah, that’s right.

Sharon: Are you enjoying yourself?

Nick: I am. Um, I also told noah that, you know, if he ever needs anything that he can come to us for whatever.

Sharon: You really think he’s gonna be okay?

Nick: I really do.

Tessa: It’s all for you.

Noah: What do you mean?

Tessa: The words, the songs, everything.

Noah: [ Gasps ]

[ Groans ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Laughs ]

Rey: What’s so funny?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Oh, it’s connor. Look at this picture. He’s with his new hockey teammates. He still thinks it’s the funniest thing in the world when he does the whole “rabbit ears,” you know, behind his teammate’s head. Look, it’s so cute! It’s so sweet. I just wish he could stay this age forever. Sorry, I’m doing the whole mom thing here, but I figure you have a sweet bond with him. I didn’t think you’d mind looking at these.

Rey: Hey, I don’t mind at all.

Chelsea: And then, look, this one — see? Then after his buddy realizes what he was doing, they just start laughing and giggling. It’s — oh, they’re just so happy, not a care in the world.

Rey: Mm. To be a kid again, huh?

Chelsea: Absolutely.

Rey: Or a proud parent.

Chelsea: Oh, I am definitely that.

Rey: You should be. You know, you’re raising a good, happy, healthy kid. Is he still liking hockey?

Chelsea: Loving it. And not to be a total mom again, but I actually think he’s pretty good at it.

Rey: You know, I saw him practicing at the ranch the other day. I think you’re right.

Sally: Did I hear you correctly?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] It was brave of you to put yourself all the way out there like that, so you deserve the same thing from me. So no more avoiding my feelings, no more holding back. I want you as much as you want me.

Sally: Oh, my god.

Adam: But…

Sally: Oh, no.

Adam: We both know that it’s not that simple.

Sally: Yeah, the best things never are. Look, and I need you to know that I am not willfully avoiding all of the implications or complications or any of the other “-tions” that are relevant here. I just thought that we should be totally up-front with each other before embarking on this next great adventure together.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And I think we both can agree that we need to take the next steps to get you installed at newman media and jump through the hoops to get you set up as coo, and then we can figure out how we’re gonna work together and complement each other, and then we can figure out what’s going on personally between us.

Sally: Oh. This conversation just took a turn. Um… [ Clears throat ] So is what you’re saying…

Adam: That we shouldn’t act on those feelings right this moment.

Sally: Like, at this very moment? ‘Cause, I mean, I agree. You’re right. Someone could walk in on us.

Adam: You know what I mean.

Sally: No, I do. I got it. Okay, well, so in that case, I should get back to work. Good night, adam.

Adam: Good night.

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Faith: Put that fabric over there. It has to look boho-chic.

Moses: Okay, I don’t even know what that means. How am I supposed to know if I’m doing it right?

Faith: When our guests of honor walk through those doors, we want them to feel this entire space has transformed into an exotic, warm, romantic locale. Flowers, candles, garland, fabric.

Moses: Okay, so, like, at any minute, a whole bunch of fairies and trolls could walk in and feel at home. Lots of flora and fauna, and twinkles, but with a hint of romance.

Faith: That’s strangely specific, but yep, sure.

Moses: Okay, I think I’ve got it.

Sharon: You guys, this looks fantastic. Mariah and tessa are gonna love it.

Faith: I really hope so. I think I caught their vibe.

Sharon: No one could have done it any better.

Noah: Wow. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think…

Moses: You’d walked into an oasis in ireland decorated by leprechauns?

Noah: Yeah, yeah, exactly.

Moses: Cool. Alright, I think my work here is done.

Faith: No, no, no, no, it isn’T. More candles on the patio.

Moses: Okay.

Faith: Noah, I need your artistic eye.

Noah: What’s up?

Faith: This is our pice de

rsistance.

Noah: Uh, what — what is this, exactly?

Faith: These are some of tessa’s best lyrics, and they’re all about mariah. Incredibly romantic, right? And we thought that the guests could sign it, along with, i don’t know, best wishes, a love note to them, something from the heart. And over here is the album cover. You did an amazing job, by the way. Get used to hearing that for years to come.

Noah: Thank you. So what did you need my eyes for?

Faith: Should we keep the displays where they are or switch them around or even move them to a different spot?

Noah: No, no, looks pretty great to me.

Faith: Yeah, yeah, I think you’re right. You can even be the first to write your heart out before things get hectic.

Noah: Uh, no, thanks. I believe in that old adage — “a picture’s worth 1,000 words.” And I have no idea what to say, but it’ll come to me.

Moses: You could write, “your love makes me speechless” or something like, “may your love last 1,000 years” or — get this — “magical, mystical, like a sorcerer’s spell.”

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Moses: What do you think?

Faith: I think you need to get hooked on a different kind of book series. Okay.

Nick: Noah. Can you help me for a second?

Noah: Yeah. Sorry, guys, duty calls.

Faith: Don’t forget.

Noah: I wish I could. Alright, let’s get to work.

Chance: Oh, wow. Look at you. This is a big night for tessa and mariah, huh?

Abby: Mm-hmm, and for us, too. We haven’t been to a party since your welcome-home gathering.

Chance: Wow, has it been that long?

Abby: Mm-hmm. We were all so excited that you were home, but I know that was a rough night for you.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, that wasn’t easy, but I am glad I had you to lean on.

Abby: Mm, and tonight, we get to trade places.

Chance: What do you mean? Are you worried about seeing devon?

Abby: [ Sighs ] No, now that everything’s settled, I’m not worried about seeing him. It’s just the word is out about our custody agreement, and everyone’s gonna have comments and questions.

Chance: I’ll do what I can do to handle all that, okay? Don’t you worry.

Abby: I know I can count on you. And this little guy, I get to come home to him. Yes, you are gonna have the best time with louise while me and daddy are celebrating aunt tessa and aunt mariah, and if you’re still awake when I get home, i am gonna read you that new bedtime story. Chance?

Chance: Yeah, what’s wrong?

Abby: Does he seem okay to you? I mean, does his breathing seem a little faster than usual?

Chance: Mm. Well, let’s take a look. Buddy, here, let us look at you a little bit. You okay?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Feeling okay, guy?

Amanda: Okay, I will send you the paperwork, and all you have to do is sign. I do have to run, but if you need anything else, please give me a call. Okay. Thank you. Bye-bye. Yes. Hello!

Devon: Hey, hey. What’s all this about?

Amanda: Oh, this is called dancing.

Devon: Dancing?

Amanda: Yeah. Feel familiar?

Devon: It does, yeah. We did this on new year’s eve, didn’t we?

Amanda: Yeah, that’s right. You know, dancing is a little more enjoyable when you just relax, let the tension melt away. Focus on your beautiful partner.

Devon: You think I’m tense?

Amanda: Well, your shoulders and your arms are a little uptight. Are you having second thoughts about this engagement party?

Devon: No. No, no.

Amanda: Are you sure?

Devon: I’m not. Yeah, I’m sure. I would never want to miss mariah and tessa’s special night. I know that abby and chance are gonna be there, and I haven’t talked to them since we all signed the custody papers. But I haven’t talked to a lot of people, so I don’t think it’s gonna be awkward.

Amanda: Okay. I tell you what.

Devon: Mm.

Amanda: If anybody asks you any questions, you just send them in my direction, and I will fill them in on as many details as you’re willing to share.

Devon: Well, we don’t have to share any details at all because tonight’s not about me, it’s about mariah and tessa. Last thing I want is the spotlight to be on me and take it away from the happy couple.

Noah: What is all this anyway?

Nick: Look inside and see.

Noah: Tessa’s new album.

Nick: On vinyl, the way god intended it. They’re party favors for the big event. You did a great job, son.

Noah: Yeah, yeah, I’m happy with how it turned out.

Moses: Faith.

Faith: Yeah.

Moses: Uh, they’re here.

Faith: What? No, it’s too early. We’re expecting more people.

Moses: Okay, we can scatter, make the place look filled.

Faith: Okay. I’ll go prep them.

Moses: Good idea.

Faith: Rey?

Rey: Sound system’s ready to go.

Faith: You’re the best. Everyone, may I have your attention, please? Introducing the happiest, most beautiful and talented couple in this half of the universe, soon to be joined in holy matrimony, tessa and mariah. Come in, girls.

[ Applause ]

Mariah: Okay, can we open now?

Faith: Welcome to the most exotic, romantic engagement celebration ever? Okay, now.

Tessa: Oh. Oh, my goodness.

Mariah: You guys did all of this for us.

Sharon: We hope you like it.

Nick: Congratulations.

Mariah: This is just —

Tessa: More than we ever could’ve imagined.

Mariah: Wow, it is almost as beautiful as you are.

Sharon: Aww.

[ Applause ]

Faith: [ Chuckles ] Alright, let’s party!

Nick: Yeah.

Rey: Yeah, let’s do that.

[ Light laughter ]

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Amanda: You know, I really think things will go pretty smoothly.

Devon: Yeah?

Amanda: Yeah. You know, everything ended amicably. I think everyone will understand. Just take my word for it, okay?

Devon: I do take your word for it. You’ve been level-headed throughout this entire experience. You’re always looking out for me and the baby.

Amanda: Well, that is what a good attorney is supposed to do.

Devon: Mm. No, I actually think it’s a little bit more than that. I saw the way you were looking at dominic the last time he spent the night over here.

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Devon: And when you went to go check on him when you thought I was asleep.

Amanda: Mm, so you’re spying on me.

Devon: No, I’m just surprised.

Amanda: Yeah, well, me too. I’ve never been that close to a baby before. Never spent any meaningful amount of time with one, until i met dom.

Devon: Mm. And what do you think?

Amanda: I think that he’s a little miracle.

[ Chuckles ] I mean, he’s so smart, and i know exactly what to do to make him smile. And I think he likes me.

Devon: Oh, I know he likes you.

[ Chuckles ]

Amanda: It is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Just the way that he looks at you like you are the most amazing thing, and it makes you want to be that amazing. Is that what it feels like to be a parent?

Devon: I mean, I think so. This is new.

Amanda: Yeah. You know, I never had a mother or a father to love me or to love back when I was little, so this is a whole new world for me, too. But I think I kind of love it. You know, I just, like, keep imagining what this little boy is gonna be like when he grows up, and… I’m sorry, is that weird? Is that okay for me to say?

Devon: Amanda, it’s more than okay.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Rey: Well, I think you two deserve some champagne.

Tessa: Oh!

Mariah: I think we do, as well.

Rey: Anything for this lovely couple.

Tessa: Anything? I think I’m gonna like this being engaged thing.

Mariah: Well, don’t get too used to it because people will be expecting a wedding eventually.

Rey: And then you get to be newlyweds, and if you’re lucky, that part will last year after year.

Sharon: Can I interest you in a glass of sparkling cider?

Moses: Oh.

Sharon: It’s a great vintage, of course.

Moses: I cannot say no to that.

Faith: I’d love some, too. Thank you.

Tessa: So what was all that out on the patio?

Faith: It’s a backdrop for you and your guests to take the coolest party snapshots.

Moses: With a wide variety of props that acknowledge your many interests.

Mariah: Who did all of this?

Faith: It was a combined effort. So if you want to blame us, we’re both equally responsible. But if you found something next-level adorable and thoughtful, you can point that praise right over to yours truly.

Sharon: I think it’s time for the first picture.

Rey: Ooh.

Tessa: Okay, okay, but as long as you promise that these photos don’t become our, like, wedding announcement pictures or something embarrassing.

Sharon: I promise nothing.

Rey: Alright, alright. Well, who’s gonna do the deed? Noah, you’re the artist in residence.

Moses: Yeah, you designed the album cover, should be easy.

Noah: You know, I’d love to, but I never take pictures after I’ve had champagne, so…

Nick: I’ll do it.

Faith: Oh, no. Do you think you can keep your fingers out of the frame this time? I have a whole album of pictures that my dad took with his finger in the frame, or totally blurry.

Nick: Wow. Okay, you think you can do better?

Faith: Yeah, yeah, with my eyes closed.

Nick: Well, then go for it.

Mariah: Oh, thank goodness.

Nick: Seriously, you too?

Mariah: Yeah. Alright, let’s do this. Let’s go.

Tessa: Okay.

Rey: Cute.

Mariah: Nice.

Tessa: These?

Mariah: Love it.

Faith: Say “always and forever.”

Always and forever.

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[ Indistinct conversation ]

[ Laughter ]

Nick: Uh, hey, mariah, if you insult me again, no wedding gift.

Rey: What, you mean this one isn’t from you?

Nick: No.

Mariah: Mom?

Sharon: Uh, no, you said no gifts. I followed instructions.

Mariah: Huh.

Abby: How does he seem to you?

Chance: I don’t know, but he’s definitely asleep now.

Abby: Really?

Chance: Yeah, I just patted him a little bit, and he knocked right off.

Abby: Hmm.

Chance: What do you think?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, he’s definitely sleeping, but what about his breathing? I mean, does it seem normal to you or different somehow?

Chance: I mean, he looks just fine to me.

Abby: What should we do?

Chance: Finish getting ready, leave him in louise’s capable hands, and go to the engagement party, yeah?

Abby: Yeah, I mean, he is sleeping so soundly.

Chance: I’ll take 100% of the credit for that.

[ Chuckles ] I think this is the first time i got him to go to sleep like that. Hmm. Would you look at that? Somebody’s getting the hang of this parenting thing, huh?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: I wonder what it could be.

Tessa: Ooh, panini maker?

Faith: Uh, hers and hers towel sets?

Mariah: Noah, any guesses?

Noah: Nope.

Moses: Could it be a turntable?

Nick: Charcuterie board? I like a good charcuterie.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] You know what? A cashmere throw would be fantastic.

Mariah: Yeah, I just don’t know what it could be.

Rey: Well, we know it didn’t come from anyone here who’s guessing, so…

Sharon: What do you think we should do, detective? Fingerprints?

Noah: Interrogation.

Rey: I suggest we read the card.

Nick: Such a good cop.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: Okay, let’s see. Ooh, pretty card.

Mariah: Alright, what does it say?

Tessa: “Wishing you all the love in the universe, from now until the end of time. Best wishes, kevin and chloe.”

Mariah: Aww.

Faith: That is so sweet.

Tessa: Well, that’s not all. “Sorry we can’t make it to the party, but we’re compensating for our absence by breaking the no presents rule.”

Mariah: Got it.

Tessa: Want to do the honors?

Mariah: Yeah, let’s do this together.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Okay.

Rey: What in the world?

Mariah: Wow.

Tessa: Oh, my goodness.

Noah: What is that?

Mariah: This is the most “kevin” gift ever.

Tessa: Is your family crest?

Sharon: No, not at all.

Faith: I was really hoping it was.

Tessa: Uh, so you’re a secret superhero or warrior goddess? I mean, is there anything else i should know before we get married?

Mariah: So, this is a shield from kevin and my favorite book series, “the kingdom beyond.”

Tessa: Oh, my goodness.

Mariah: Yeah, and there’s this really infamous royal wedding in it, and —

Tessa: Oh, okay, that explains this section of the card — “wishing you a far less bloody jousting, but the same high romance as –”

Mariah: Arboreal and rebastian, yes.

Tessa: Oh, yes, of course.

Rey: Wow, wow.

Noah: That is a — that’s really something.

Sharon: It’s quite a gift.

Tessa: Yeah.

Nick: I should’ve got you a shield.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: I think it’s perfect.

Mariah: You do?

Tessa: Yeah, we’ll hang it up on our wall. It’ll protect us from spiders and enchantments.

Mariah: And I thought that i couldn’t love you more than I do now.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Amanda: Wow.

Devon: Look at this. Well, I told you we should’ve brought a gift.

Tessa: Devon, amanda, come in.

Devon: Hey, guys.

Mariah: Hi, guys.

Tessa: Hi!

Amanda: Hi. Wow, well, any gift we would’ve brought would pale in comparison to this very lovely looking shield thing.

Noah: Incredible, isn’t it?

Rey: Hey. Champagne?

Devon: Oh, definitely.

Sharon: Best sound in the world.

Devon: Definitely.

Tessa: Wow, you guys look great.

Mariah: Yeah.

Devon: Look who’s talking. You guys are glowing.

Tessa: Oh, well, we’ve never been happier.

Devon: It’s just gonna keep getting better and better. Wait till your album drops and everybody in the world’s loving it.

Tessa: Ah, well, it still couldn’t touch being engaged to the love of my life.

Mariah: And being surrounded by our friends and our family.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Amanda: Speaking of friends, are abby and chance no-shows?

Tessa: Uh, I mean, as far as we know, they should be here any minute.

Devon: Good.

Mariah: Okay, so you know me, and if I feel something, I just got to say it, so…how is the shared custody thing going? Lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose.

Rey: Here you are.

Amanda: Thank you so much.

Devon: Thank you very much, rey.

Rey: Enjoy.

Amanda: Thank you.

Devon: So to answer your question, we’re just starting to get our feet wet with the whole custody thing.

Tessa: Have you had a chance to have dom at your place?

Devon: Yeah, we have.

Mariah: And how is abby handling that?

Devon: She’s okay. It’s a little tough for her to say goodbye to him, but I’m doing everything I can to make it easy for her.

Amanda: Yeah, and we did some video calls at bedtime with abby and chance.

Devon: Yeah, yeah, and we’re sticking to his schedule, so know that anytime he’s with us, you can come and visit.

Mariah: I would love that. Thank you.

Tessa: Does that offer also include a plus-one?

Amanda: Of course. You know you’re always welcome.

Mariah: Well, actually, the plus-one would be for somebody a lot younger, smaller.

Amanda: Wait a minute, are you —

Devon: Are you guys —

Mariah: Yeah, we’re hoping to adopt.

Devon: Wow.

Amanda: That’s wonderful.

Devon: Oh, my gosh, we’re gonna have to have little playdates in the future.

Tessa: Oh, definitely, yeah.

Devon: That’s really special you guys are thinking of doing that. You know what adoption means to me. Changed my life in ways I never could have imagined.

Amanda: Every time I think about a child finding their forever home, you know, being part of a real family, it just…

Devon: Oh. Hey, if you guys ever have any questions or, you know, want advice…

Amanda: Yeah, about anything in the process, what the child might be feeling.

Devon: Come to us.

Amanda: Yes, we’ll be honored, truly.

Tessa: Oh, thank you. We will.

Mariah: Uh, mom, have you heard from abby and chance yet?

Sharon: Um, as far as I know, they’re coming. Rey, have you heard from chance?

Rey: Uh, yeah, I spoke to him about him coming back to work tomorrow.

Faith: So how’s it, like, working for dad again?

Noah: The unvarnished truth?

Nick: I’d like to know the answer to that.

Noah: Well, we are helping to change the world, so I kind of love it. You should join us.

Moses: Yeah, new hope becomes new hope and faith. I like the sound of that.

Nick: That business degree you’ve been talking about could come in handy.

Noah: Business degree — what business degree?

Faith: Nothing’s set in stone yet, but I have been looking at some colleges with good business programs.

Noah: Impressive, kid. Better tell aunt victoria to watch her back. There’s a new young mogul in the wings, waiting to sit on grandpa’s throne.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: I wonder what’s keeping them.

Amanda: Well, you know what it’s like when you have a baby. You think everything’s going according to plan, and then, all of a sudden…

Tessa: Abby, chance, hi!

Mariah: I’m so glad you guys could make it.

Chance: We wouldn’t miss it for the world.

[Doorbell]

Devon: I was afraid you weren’t gonna make it.

Abby: Sorry, yeah, we’re late. It’s just so hard for me to tear myself away from dom.

Devon: I completely understand.

Mariah: So I heard you guys signed the shared custody agreement.

Abby: We did.

Devon: Yeah.

Mariah: Well, that’s great. It’s so nice to see you guys made peace.

Abby: You know what? Tonight is all about you and tessa, so let’s just celebrate that.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: That’s right, it’s not about us. It’s about the two of you.

Mariah: Well, yeah, but i can’t help but think back to, you know, when we decided to go on this crazy adventure.

Abby: The baby chancellor crew.

Devon: Yeah, that’s when we were planning on creating a little baby we couldn’t even picture yet.

Mariah: And look, I know that not everything went the way that we thought it would, but all of those bumps along the way, i mean, it just made our bond even stronger. And we will always have a connection to each other because of dom — you and abby’s child.

Abby: Our child. And you will forever be included in that, mariah.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Okay, now that the sappy stuff is over with, let’s party.

Devon: Party?

Mariah: Yep.

Abby: Let’s do it.

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

It’s the best time of the day

let the feeling flow my way

birds are singing all their favorite songs

there is nothing more I need

let the music be my lead

everything is right and nothing’s wrong

Dude, get in here.

Come right in

hello, sunshine

where you been?

Sharon: Abby, I’m so glad you made it.

Abby: Me too.

Sharon: I heard that chance is going back to work. Did he end up finding a therapist?

Abby: Actually, he said no to therapy. Uh, he said that returning to the workforce will really help him get back on track. But before we left, I noticed that he was really connecting with dom, so I think things are looking up.

Rainbow to the sky

Rey: Tomorrow’s a big day.

Chance: Yeah. Looking forward to it. It’s about time you had a good cop to your bad cop again.

Rey: Oh, I’m the bad cop? Ha, come on, I’m a sweetheart.

Chance: This guy right here, I’ll tell you what. Tough as nails.

Abby: Oh, well, crime in genoa city doesn’t stand a chance with you teaming up again.

Rey: I need a refill. You two need anything?

Chance: No, I’m okay.

Hello, sunshine

Abby: You know, if tomorrow’s too soon, you can always postpone.

Chance: Oh, no, no, I need this. It’s gonna balance me out. I know it.

Faith: “Wish you happiness and success and a grammy by your first anniversary.” Clever.

Moses: Thanks. You’re up.

Come right in

hello, sunshine

Mariah: Writer’s block?

Where you been?

Mariah: You know, if you can’t think of anything to write, you could just draw something. It’ll be worth a fortune one day.

Noah: Look, I — I know tessa told you some insanity about me still having feelings for her, but…I wanted you to know that there’s nothing to worry about, so, I don’t know, just don’t — don’t hate me.

Mariah: I am not upset with you in the least. The person I’m upset with is myself. I could’ve waited to tell my doctor my heart

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Noah: Why would you be angry with yourself?

Mariah: I haven’t forgotten how tessa and I got together in the first place. The two of you were a couple.

Noah: Mariah, that was a lifetime ago. Okay? We’ve moved on, all of us.

Mariah: I know. But I just wanted to thank you for forgiving me and for understanding. And I love you so much, I can’t help hurting for you.

Noah: You shouldn’t be worrying about me. You should be enjoying the party.

Mariah: Well, too bad. I can’t help it. Tessa is — she’s awesome. I can’t blame anyone for realizing that. I just want you to be okay.

Noah: I am. Okay? I am. And all I want now is for you and tessa to be ecstatically happy forever. Okay? Believe that.

Nick: Hey, stranger. How are you?

Abby: I am good. You know, I am so happy for tessa and mariah. They deserve all this and so much more.

Nick: They do. But I was asking about you.

Abby: So you heard about us sharing custody of dom with devon.

Nick: I did. It was a surprise.

Abby: Yeah, you know, it all happened so fast, and honestly, I just — I couldn’t handle any family interference, for my own sanity.

Nick: Yeah, couldn’t have been an easy decision for you.

Abby: No, it wasn’t, but dominic has more love in his life than he could ever know what to do with.

Nick: He’s a lucky guy. And honestly, if you’re okay with it, then so am I. Just know, abby, if you ever need anything, I’m always here.

Abby: I will remember that.

Sharon: Family and honored friends, we are here tonight to not only celebrate the happy couple, but also the music that was inspired by their love. Now, not everyone has a literal soundtrack to their lives. You would have to be fortunate enough to fall in love with a musical genius to get that.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Sharon: So we are among the first to hear tessa’s new album, and without further ado…

Tessa: Well, I am definitely not worthy of that praise.

Mariah: You are worth every bit of it and more.

Tessa: Do you see me now

with the holes in my jeans

Mariah: Does everybody hear that music or is just me? Because I hear music every time I kiss her.

Tessa: Aww. Mm. So cheesy. Marry me?

Mariah: Try and stop me.

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: Just what I am

it’s not temporary

here nor there

I’m not coming round

it holds me back, the guilt’s a trap

I’ve tried to make it out

but you don’t seem to mind the mess

the wreckage is our house

we have fought to keep this going

our eyes aren’t dry, the light’s still showing

every cloud, you know the rest

baby, there’s no at our best

we have fought keep this going

our eyes aren’t dry, the light’s still showing

every cloud, you know the rest

baby, there’s no at our best

[ Cheers and applause ]

Sharon: Wow!

Rey: Now, that — that was beautiful.

Devon: It was. I think we have a hit on our hands.

Amanda: Said by the hit-maker.

Sharon: Makes me remember when she sang for our wedding.

Rey: Oh.

Tessa: Okay, see, this is what I didn’t want — everyone focusing on the song and the release and not the inspiration behind it.

Mariah: I am so proud of you. We all are.

Sharon: And this is why mariah was the inspiration for tessa’s songs. They have been through so much, and they supported and they loved each other through all of the changes in their lives. They’re really an inspiration to all of us.

Noah: Actually, there’s something I’d like to say, if i could just have the floor for a minute. (Cyclist) why is ice t in a speed walking crew?

Sharon: Why don’t you save your speech for later, after you think about what you want to say?

Noah: Oh, no, no, no, mom. I’ve given this a lot of thought, and it’s — it’s something that I need to do. I will always remember the first time that I heard tessa sing. She opened her mouth and the sound that came forth, it was… it was by far the most beautiful thing that I had ever heard. That’s when I realized how special she is. And I am so glad that she found someone just as special as she is to share her life with. Now, a love like theirs, it doesn’t come around every day. There’s a beauty in its strength. Since the time they’ve gotten together, they have focused on learning about one another, listening better, loving harder, and we all should all be so lucky to find a love like theirs one day. A love that’ll last forever. So, please, everyone, join me in raising a toast to mariah and tessa. Made for each other and proof that dreams do come true.

Devon: Hear, hear.

Sharon: Hear, hear.

Sharon: That was lovely. Now, we just need to find you someone to love like that.

Mariah: Thank you, noah, for those beautiful words. Uh, so the party isn’t over. We just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for being with us tonight. You mean so much to us, and you’ve witnessed our past and now you get to bear witness to our future.

Tessa: Yeah, we wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for the support of each and every one of you.

Mariah: I look around the room, and I see so much love, and I’m just honored to be a part of it.

Tessa: I do especially want to thank mariah’s family for making me feel like I belong, and especially sharon, for teaching me about motherhood and family.

Mariah: And for throwing a kick-ass party. Am I right?

Tessa: Yeah.

Mariah: And now, to my incomparable bride-to-be, I am so excited to walk down the aisle to you.

Tessa: Oh, are we having an aisle?

Mariah: Uh, well, as you can see, there’s still a few details that need to be worked out, but I promise, there will be a wedding at some point.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Tessa: Oh, you’re leaving?

Chance: Yeah, we were just about to say our goodbyes. We didn’t want to take you away from your guests.

Mariah: Well, I’m sorry that you guys have to go, but thank you so much for coming.

Tessa: Yeah, give dom our love.

Abby: We will. Congratulations.

Chance: Congratulations.

Mariah: Night, guys.

Abby: Good night.

Tessa: That’s gonna be us one day. Running home to our little one.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Louise, hey, we’re home.

Louise: Hi.

Abby: Hey, how is he?

Louise: He’s fine. He slept the whole time you guys were gone.

Abby: Really?

Louise: Yeah, he didn’t even wake up to take his bottle.

Abby: [ Exhales sharply ]

Chance: Well, thank you again, louise. We appreciate it.

Abby: Dominic, hey. Dom. Hey, it’s mommy. Mommy and daddy are here, dom.

Chance: Is he okay?

Abby: Does he look pale to you?

Mariah: Hey.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: You guys leaving already?

Devon: We are. We wish we could stay, but she’s got a pile of work at home waiting for her.

Amanda: Yes, another long night for me.

Tessa: Well, thank you for coming by and hanging out with us.

Devon: Absolutely. There’s nowhere else we’d rather be, guys.

Amanda: So thrilled for the two of you and all of the good things that you have coming your way.

Mariah: Well, we are honored to have amazing people to celebrate them with.

[ Chuckles ]

Amanda: Well, congrats again on the album, tessa.

Devon: Oh, yeah. That’s a work of art. It’s gonna blow up when it comes out, you know that.

Tessa: Oh, thank you.

Devon: It’s true. We’ll see you guys soon, alright?

Mariah: Bye, guys.

Tessa: Bye.

Devon: See ya.

Tessa: Bye. Thank you, guys.

Faith: Mariah, can I talk to you for a second?

Tessa: Is everything okay?

Mariah: Yeah, yeah, I’ll just be a minute, that’s all.

Faith: What do you think?

Mariah: Yeah, now is perfect. It’s the perfect time, so let’s do this.

Faith: Okay.

Tessa: Are you gonna tell me what that was all about?

Mariah: Mm…no. I want to make you wait, and listen.

Tessa: Do you see me now

Mariah: Do you want to dance with me?

Tessa: With the holes in my jeans

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Tessa: In a momentary wear and tear in the in-between so is this what it feels like?

Mariah: What?

Tessa: Dancing on clouds.

[ Both laugh ]

It’s not temporary

here nor there

Sharon: Maybe it was a bad idea to put noah through this. I think tonight was hard on him.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Yeah. Poor kid. I’m gonna get him out of here.

Sharon: Okay, thanks.

Tessa: But you don’t seem to mind the mess

the wreckage is our house

Nick: Hey. Man, let’s go see a movie or something. Come on.

Noah: Good idea.

Tessa: The light’s still showing

every cloud, you know the rest

baby, there’s no at our best

draw the silver line around us

chase the thread until we find us

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

Adam: I want you as much as you want me.

Sally: Oh, my god.

Adam: But…

Lily: I kind of saw this coming, and I think I know what it is.

Devon: And what’d the doctor say?

Chance: Well, his physical tests came back pretty normal, but she wanted to take some blood tests just to be sure.

Devon: She wanted to take blood tests for what?

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Victoria: So, looking at the deal memo for the newman media acquisition, I just have a few preliminary questions before we start.

Victor: Well, let me ask you, sweetheart — shouldn’t we wait for ashland? Wouldn’t he want to be part of this discussion?

Victoria: Well, he won’t be joining us.

Nikki: Oh?

Victoria: He has an appointment scheduled to monitor his cancer treatment. Well, I mean, naturally, that takes priority. Wouldn’t you agree? Don’t worry. I’ll fill him in on everything that we discuss.

Nikki: Well, I think it’s just wonderful how well the treatment seems to be working. Ashland has made remarkable progress.

Victor: It almost borders on the miraculous, doesn’t it?

Ashland: You know, nate, I’ve never been a religious man, and I — I’ve never really believed in miracles until now. And given the trend of my test results and how good I feel…

Nate: Advances in science and medicine can seem miraculous, especially in cases like this.

Ashland: Nate, I trust you. And I value your opinion as a doctor and as a friend. So please just tell me what’s on your mind.

Lauren: So, after calling him on his long list of excuses, that’s when he plays the supply-chain card, which I found very disingenuous —

[ Scoffs ] Michael?

Michael: Yeah. What?

Lauren: Nate and ashland. You seem very fixated. Care to tell me what that’s about?

> Michael: Alright, pretend you haven’t heard this conversation.

Lauren: Ohh. Okay.

Michael: There are some issues surrounding the clinic behind ashland’s wondrously effective new protocol. They’re registered in peru as a nonprofit, but no one seems to quite know where their funding’s coming from.

Lauren: And this is what you’re working on for victor? His son-in-law’s medical treatment?

Michael: Since ashland’s started to recover, he’s been flexing his muscles around newman/locke. This has victor concerned about how that might affect victoria. And once he heard about the clinic’s curious accounting, well, that was enough to make him very suspicious.

Chelsea: Hey, um, you think i could put vases on the top? Or should I start another box?

Chloe: Well, this is all the fragile stuff, right? So let’s just consolidate.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Yeah. You know, growing up with anita in all those crummy motel rooms, I never could have imagined a place like this, let alone one day calling it home. And now I’m about to walk out those doors for the last time, say goodbye to everything. I worked so hard to build a life here, and now there’s no trace of it. It’s all just — it’s all just memories.

Chloe: Moves like this bring all that up, all at once.

Chelsea: Yeah. And the fact that I’m a total failure.

Chloe: Stop. Now. You are not a failure. And not to sound like a greeting card, but every ending has its beginning. This is you being resilient. You are taking control of your& life. You’re reinventing yourself. And once you close this chapter, you’re gonna be able to move forward into the future.

Chelsea: You mean a future without adam.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Sally: Hey. I know you.

Adam: How’s it going?

Sally: Great. Yeah. This early-retirement thing is the best. I have been thinking about taking up snowboarding, seeing how it’s the dead of winter and all, just for a couple of quick lessons, and then, aspen, here i come.

Adam: I meant… how are things really going?

Sally: [ Sighs ] The truth?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sally: I am freaked out about my future. Yo you ready?

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Chloe: Listen, I am not gonna lecture you about what’s-his-name. He is your past. And it really sucks when life doesn’t work out the way you dreamed. Change is really hard, but you made the choice to move out of the penthouse, which was a brilliant instinct. Do you know why? Because you are taking care of you, and, fyi, that is the exact opposite of being a failure. You are a true bad-ass. And your life is about to become so much better.

Chelsea: Can I get that in writing?

Chloe: [ Laughs ] Look, you don’t need me to validate you. You are taking your power back, and it is a sight to behold. But for everything else, I am your girl.

[ Laughs ] I will always be a friend who will love you and support you, no matter what. We have been through so much together.

Chelsea: I know that you’ll never be a fan of adam’S. I get it. But if I have to defend him every single time you come to our home —

Chloe: “Our home”! Oh, my god! No!

Chelsea: Please stop it. It is my life, and this is my decision, and you have to respect that.

Chloe: Okay. I understand that. But you are a mother now. And it’s not just about you.

Chelsea: You’re right. And I am doing what is best for my son. Connor deserves to have a real family. He deserves to be surrounded by all the people who love him — his mom and his dad and his godmother, who I’m looking at right now if she says yes.

Chloe: Wait, you’re — are you asking me to —

Chelsea: Yeah, I mean, I know it’s a lot to ask, but if anything were to ever happen to adam and me, I would feel so much better knowing that connor was with you. You’ve already done so much for him, chloe.

Chloe: The fact that you even thought of me…

Chelsea: Of course. So, is that a yes?

Chloe: Of cou– yes. Of course I would love to be the godmother of your son. And I promise to love him like my very own.

Chelsea: Oh.

Chloe: Oh, thank you.

Chelsea: You’ve always been such a rock for me.

Chloe: That hasn’t changed. And I know that you’re nervous.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: It’s totally okay. But I have a feeling that things are going to turn around for us today. I have a really good feeling about it.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: [ Sighs ] I came to this town to start over from beverly hills, one of the most glamorous spots on earth, to genoa city, wisconsin. And I was willing to put in the work to prove myself. I even took a job as lauren’s gofer when I had already run my own fashion house. But I did it with a smile on my face, and I proved myself again and again. And for what? It has been one dead end after another.

Adam: Oh, well, you’re leaving out the part — through no fault of your own.

Sally: Okay. Maybe I was responsible for a few of those roadblocks, but not this one. I am the one that put newman fashion on the map with victoria’s wedding dress. A couple months ago, I was the creative genius that designed the gown that everyone was clamoring for. And now I am still a genius, but I am I out of a job and I am out in the cold. Literally, I can’t even jump in the car and drive to the beach to try and make myself feel better.

Adam: Well, maybe not. But you could come to society, belly up to the bar with me, and grab a bite.

Sally: I would like that. That’s the best offer I’ve had all day. And, yes, before you say anything, it’s the only offer.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Well, the day is not over.

Lauren: [ Whispering ] Why would victor feel the need to investigate the funding source for the clinic? You know, some countries’ laws are not as strict as ours, and maybe in peru a nonprofit doesn’t have to be as transparent.

Michael: Well, there are —

Lauren: And didn’t victor and nikki just give a very elaborate wedding in tuscany? Didn’t they welcome ashland into their family with open arms? When was their wedding? Like a few months ago? And all of a sudden victor is trying to undermine it?

Michael: We’re talking about a man who is constantly playing three-dimensional chess, thinking 10 moves ahead. It’s — it’s what makes working for him so interesting.

Lauren: But that does not answer my question. Ashland’s feeling better. He is too young to retire. Why is him going back into the workforce suddenly cause for suspicion?

Michael: Just call it caution. And given ashland’s history and reputation, probably not a bad thing.

Lauren: [ Sighs ] I — I don’t even know what to…

Michael: Alright, to be blunt, it is one thing to make allowances for a man who is about to die, but it is another thing now that it looks like he’s going to live.

Victor: “Miraculous.” Yes. I’m gonna go with that. This new treatment is nothing short of a godsend.&

Victor: Yeah, well, maybe your husband wants to project an image of strength, you know?

Victoria: What does that mean?

Victor: Well, I just wonder why he isn’t here today. I mean, is there more to it?

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Like what?

Victor: I don’t know. Maybe there are aspects of his illness he doesn’t want anyone to know about except for you.

Victoria: I can assure you that he had a very important appointment scheduled on his calendar, one that he didn’t want to miss. He didn’t try to skip out on this meeting.

Nikki: Of course not, darling. We understand.

Victoria: He’s not trying to hide something, if that’s what you’re saying.

Victor: I’m just curious about his condition.

Victoria: You know, when ashland was going through the chemotherapy, it was awful for him. He was sick and shaky.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: It was very hard for him to put on a good face because, you know, he didn’t want people to pity him or to be uncomfortable.

Victor: Of course.

Victoria: But now he’s feeling much stronger, and every day he’s more and more like his old self.

Nikki: That is so encouraging.

Victoria: It is. I know.

Victor: I still — you know, I just keep on wondering, why did he go all the way to peru, you know, to find this obscure and experimental, you know, procedure to heal him of his cancer, where he could have found the best institutions that deal with that kind of stuff here in this country?

Victoria: Daddy, you’re dancing around something. What is it that you really want to say? When I get a migraine,

Nikki: Darling, I think your father just wants to know if ashland is really doing as well as he seems to be. That’s all.

Victor: Sweetheart, I’m just wondering how things will look going forward. I mean, ashland expressed the idea that he wants to be very involved in the new business, you know? So, uh, will he be able to withstand all that stress?

Victoria: That is ashland’s intention, as much as his health will allow.

Victor: I guess we don’t have to worry about that. I mean, he seems to have recovered miraculously, you know?

Nate: When you enrolled in this trial, I was careful to temper my expectations. Even though the protocol had shown some promising results, I had doubts, grave doubts, you know, given the unproven nature of the treatment and how advanced your cancer was. But the chemo wasn’t working and you were out of options. You and victoria did the legwork to find the study, and I was not about to stand in your way. Now the results speak for themselves. Your disease has stopped progressing.

Ashland: Well, I was so thankful to find this treatment when we did. You said so yourself that I was running out of time. And then the universe cut me a break. Then to meet victoria and only have a few months with her seemed like a terrible twist of fate.

Nate: This is true.

Ashland: In the beginning, I was adamant. I had no intention of getting on that carousel of endless drugs being pumped through me and getting weaker and weaker. And victoria refused to accept it. And she insisted that I fight, so I did, for her, so that we could have a chance to have more time together. I know I’m not out of the woods yet, nate. I’m just pleased that, you know, I’ve come so far.

Nate: This treatment has exceeded my expectations. I have never been happier to be wrong.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Michael: Of course. I will leave you ladies to your meeting.

Lauren: Well, it was nice having you all to myself, however briefly.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Michael: Oh. Sorry.

Lauren: It’s alright. Take it.

Michael: Okay. Michael.

Chloe: Thank you for meeting with us.

Lauren: Yes. Why did you want to meet?

Chelsea: We have a proposition for you.

Chloe: It’s about fenmore’s, actually.

Lauren: Oh. Okay. I’m listening.

Chloe: Well, you know how well newman fashion was doing as a division of newman media.

Chelsea: The future looked bright, so many plans, all potentially quite lucrative.

Chloe: It was just a matter of creating the right team to execute it all.

Lauren: Well, I know that newman/locke is buying newman media and you had almost no warning.

Chelsea: None, actually.

Chloe: Still, we see it as an opportunity. Even if victoria had made another call, we believe that her vision was just too limited for the goals that we have in mind.

Lauren: You know, it’s nice seeing the two of you together again. You spark off each other very well.

Chelsea: Aww. We think so.

Lauren: [ Chuckles ] So, chloe and I got past our issues regarding victoria’s wedding dress, but the last time you worked for me…

Chelsea: I behaved abominably. I know.

Lauren: I know we’re putting that behind us, but it will factor into my thinking.

Chelsea: You know, that’s the old chelsea. I’m a different person now, you know? I am focused on just starting over and creating a stable environment for my son. And truly, lauren, I would just like to make it up to you.

Chloe: And these fresh, new ideas that we can bring to fenmore’s, which are already generating so much buzz.

Chelsea: Yeah. We want to build on the momentum, make our success your success.

Lauren: Well, as long as it doesn’t include sally spectra, I will definitely entertain a proposal.

Itchy?

Ashland: I don’t suppose you’ve given any more thought to the offer I made?

Nate: I’ll admit… I was flattered.

Ashland: Something I learned a long time ago — just because someone comes with impeccable credentials, an mba from the most august business school, that doesn’t mean that they’re gonna be the most effective hire.

Nate: I can’t help wondering if you’re only wanting to bring me on board because we’re friends.

Ashland: Well, I’m not, uh, offering you this job because you’re a friend, which you are.

[ Sighs ] I made this decision because I’ve learned to trust my gut and listen to it. You’re gonna need to be mentored, provided with guidance, but you have all the tools that you need. And you come with a world view that is invaluable. You have worked with people going through the — the most difficult life-and-death problems, the most unfortunate and delicate of choices. And you have worked within those systems that control those choices. You understand how decisions that are made at the top impact people. So I am offering the opportunity for you to become one of those decision makers, but on a much larger scale.

Nate: Again, I am flattered, but I am nowhere near ready to turn my back on medicine, even if my career hasn’t turned out the way I planned.

Ashland: I respect that. I just wanted you to understand what my thinking was, why I made the offer, which still stands. I always want someone with your level of integrity and your intellect, someone I trust to be on my team.

Nate: I appreciate the kind words.

Ashland: I’ve enjoyed this, as always, and I hope we can do it again soon, but unfortunately I’ve got to run to my next appointment.

Nate: Here’s hoping your labs have continued to trend in the right direction.

Ashland: Thank you, brother.

Michael: Thank you so much for the information. I’m sure it’s gonna prove to be useful.

Sally: So much talent at one table, all women I am proud to have worked with.

Lauren: It’s too bad you couldn’t trust your own talent. Because, believe me, it would have been enough to make you a success.

Sally: Chloe, I will always be grateful for you taking me on after the mistake that I made, giving me a chance to prove myself. I am very proud of everything that we did together.

Chloe: I’m really sorry it didn’t work out.

Chelsea: Well, that’s life for ya. Onward and upward, right? Uh, if you don’t mind, we’re in the middle of an important business meeting.

Chloe: Best of luck, sally.

Lauren: You’ll land somewhere…eventually.

Adam: Hey! Sally’s gonna be just fine, actually, because she is coming to work with me at newman media. Come on.

[ Whispering ] I am sorry I was late. Parking was a bear.

Sally: No, your timing could not have been more perfect.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Adam: Will you give me a second?

Sally: We have a lot to discuss.

Adam: Hello? Um…

Michael: Hey, uh, nate, are you in a rush to get to work?

Nate: Uh, no, michael. What’s up?

Michael: I just saw ashland take off looking incredibly well.

Nate: Oh, you two are friends?

Michael: We just met recently, but as someone who’s close to victor and victoria, I mean, I’m relieved to see his condition improving. I mean, it’s that experimental protocol from south america, isn’t it?

Nate: Yeah. Peru. Seems to be working.

Michael: Oh, that’s great. You know, having had my own bout with cancer, I know what a — a roller-coaster ride it can be. I mean, at a certain point, you’re willing to try anything,

[Chuckles] No matter how unorthodox.

Nate: Yeah, I’m sure a lot of patients would agree.

Michael: So, what do you think about this new treatment? I mean, is it the breakthrough the world has been waiting for?

Nate: Well, I only have ashland’s case to go by, but the evidence is compelling… almost too good to be true.

Michael: Hmm.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Nate: The hospital. Looks like I do need to get back.

Michael: Sure. Thank you.

Nate: Good day.

Adam: Ah, a man deep in thought.

Michael: What’s going on, adam?

Adam: Well, I should be asking you that. What exactly is my father having you do for him?

Michael: Oh, we still haven’t finalized that. But, you know, I get the feeling your father’s a restless man and he — he sees me as a kindred spirit.

Adam: Ah.

Michael: Have a good day.

Adam: I have kept you waiting again. I’m sorry.

Sally: No problem. Thanks again for the save back there. I assume that you did that so i would seem a little less pathetic.

Adam: What are you talking about? It looked to me like you were holding your own.

Sally: Well, in a few days, when anyone asks, I’ll just say that we couldn’t come to terms on a salary and the deal fell through.

Adam: [ Sighs ] As much as I really enjoyed that mic-drop moment, I actually have been considering offering you a job for real. Lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Can you save water running a

less-than-full dishwasher?

Adam: Look, I know that your goal was to to turn the platform into an actual fashion house because design is your passion.

Sally: Yeah. Victoria pulled the plug on all of it. Newman fashion is dead.

Adam: Well…but you’re business-savvy and you have drive and victoria likes you, which is half the battle. Okay, look, I know this isn’t a dream scenario and we would have to work out the details. And, hell, I don’t even know what you would do or what your title would be —

Sally: Wait, is this on the level?

Adam: A job is yours… if you want it.

Sally: Yes. I want it.

Chloe: It could be an exclusive new line available only at fenmore’s — or some other arrangement that works for us both. But we are open to the full range of possibilities, aren’t we, chelsea?

Chelsea: Absolutely.

Chloe: One thought we had was to introduce a new social-media element to your website so we can have streaming video of exclusive fashion events, live q&as.

Lauren: Right. So, is this a subscription model, or is this open for everyone?

Chloe: Um, either — either/or. But I think that we want to show is how to incorporate each season’s new pieces with the basics that you already have in your closet and show them how to create a new, updated, fresh look. So, staying on trend doesn’t have to be this cookie-cutter approach, or it doesn’t have to break the bank.

Chelsea: Right. Yes. Let’s say you like the designs, the pencil skirts I designed for spring. We show you how to wear them as an office look, on a special occasion, as a — um, a date night, depending on, um — dep– uh, depending on —

Chloe: Color, accessories, makeup.

Chelsea: Shoes!

Chloe: We love shoes.

Lauren: Oh, yes, we do love shoes.

[ Laughs ] Now, what about comments? You know social media these days.

Chloe: No, I know. I know. It can be gruesome.

Chelsea: Yes. We can change the posts. You know, anything — we can weed out anything that has a negative connotation to our brand.

Lauren: Alright, well, I am loving what I’m hearing. Why don’t you put together a business plan, and let’s meet later in the week.

Chloe: Thank you so much, lauren. We are thrilled that you are even giving us a shoT.

Lauren: [ Laughs ]

Chelsea: Beyond thrilled.

Ashland: Hello, beautiful. I’m back.

Victoria: How was your doctor’s appointment?

Ashland: The news is still good. The numbers are holding. The cancer is in check.

Victoria: That’s wonderful!

Ashland: Ah, I was braced for the worst, for the doctor to tell me that all of my progress…

Victoria: No.

Ashland: …Has been erased.

Victoria: Only positive thoughts.

Ashland: You know, I just know how lucky I am, how impossibly lucky. Now I want to hear all about your meeting with nikki and victor, how the discussion about the purchase of newman media went.

Victoria: Well, my father was curious as to why you didn’t attend.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] You know, that is so funny. I often get the sense that your father would prefer to deal with you alone. And when I don’t show, he questions it. It’s very bizarre.

Victoria: That’s my father, always looking for a reason to be disappointed.

Ashland: Well, I hope you explained that only a doctor’s appointment would keep me away.

Victoria: I reminded him of your priority. But, um…

Ashland: But victor had a problem with that.

Victoria: He kept wondering out loud about your treatment and your overall health.

Ashland: In what way?

Victor: Nate and ashland, huh?

Michael: Yes, together, being very chummy. It seemed strange to me.

Victor: Well, I know nate, you know, tried to talk positively to him and offered him some treatment options.

Michael: Still, those two? Friends? Nate’s this genuinely good guy who’s dedicated his life to healing people, the polar opposite of [Chuckles] The “locke-ness monster,” who apparently likes to crush his enemies before breakfast.

Victor: Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] That’s the reputation he has. But, you know, when a man faces his own morality…

Michael: Yeah. Granted, a serious illness will force you to reevaluate your life choices.

Victor: But I agree with you. The fact that ashland asked nate to be his best man in the wedding without really knowing him I found rather odd.

Michael: Decency by association.

Victor: That’s a point.

Michael: After ashland left, I went over to nate’s table to say hello and kind of eased into the topic of ashland’s health, you know, this previously unheard-of drug protocol from south america that was getting results that nobody expected, least of all nate.

Victor: What did he say?

Michael: Well, the man’s the head of surgery. He’s not going to run afoul of the privacy laws, especially not with an ex-prosecutor. However, when we were talking about how well the treatment was working, he made this offhand remark that stuck in my mind. “It’s almost too good to be true.” Do you think ashland’s lying? That it’s not really stopping the spread of the cancer? And what would be his motive for saying something like that? If you have type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure…

Chloe: I am so happy about lauren’s response. She seemed really excited about collaborating with us.

Chelsea: Well, why wouldn’t she? Your pitch was brilliant.

Chloe: Thanks. You didn’t do too bad yourself.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] You mean once I had my head in the game. Sorry. I got so distracted by… you know. I owe you an apology.

Chloe: No, you don’T. Don’t worry about it. It’s an emotional day for you.

Chelsea: That’s no excuse. I need to focus. There’s too much at stake.

Chloe: Well, I’m glad you see that because this is a tremendous opportunity. I just wanted to show lauren that she would be lucky to work with us. And we cannot let sally showing up like that take our eyes off of the prize.

Chelsea: I’m talking about adam. What was that? The way he came to her rescue, pretending to offer her a job? Sally looked shocked, which means that position doesn’t even exist. I am so sick of these games.

Chloe: Then don’t play. Refuse to engage.

Chelsea: It’s easier said than done.

Chloe: Adam just had his company sold out from under him. He is working with his sister and ashland locke, which you know is going to make him crazy. And sally just got cut loose once again. But you and me — we are onto bigger and better things.

Chelsea: You know what? You’re right. Let’s go work on that proposal.

Chloe: I told you today was gonna be a good day. Things are looking up for us.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: Well, this is so exciting, isn’t it, all of us taking on new challenges? Or hoping to, in your case. Anyway, good luck with lauren. She can be such a stickler. But I’m sure you’ll do great.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, here’s your coat. Can’t forget that.

Sally: Yes.

Adam: It’s really cold out there. Got it? Okay.

Sally: Alright, gotta go. Gonna head back to the office and discuss the details of my new job.

Adam: Okay.

Chelsea: Eyes on the prize.

Victoria: Dad was asking about your health in terms of your ability to work.

Ashland: My stamina?

Victoria: Not exactly.

Ashland: Oh. Okay. Then the opposite then. He wants to know if I’m feeling strong enough to be a full partner to you.

Victoria: I’m guessing. He claims that he just wants to know what things are gonna look like moving forward.

Ashland: Well, I can’t answer that. The treatment is new. All we have to go on are the test results. All I know is that I’m just glad to have today [Chuckles] To be feeling like I’m — I’m strong enough to enjoy this — this beautiful thing that we’ve created.

Victoria: I know. I know. And I doubt that it was all directed at you.

Ashland: Do you think he’s toying with you?

Victoria: I’m sure he wouldn’t mind shaking me up a little bit…just because of the chance that you’ll be more involved. I’m sure my father wants me to act like a proper newman and see you as a threat.

Ashland: Well, victor liked me well enough when he thought I’d be checking out prematurely. But now that it looks like I’ll be living long enough to help run his empire, I mean… what was he thinking? That I would use these gifts that I’ve gotten to undermine my wife?

Victor: I’m not sure what ashland locke’s motives are. But something doesn’t smell right.

Michael: I did some digging into the clinic where the experimental trials are being run. I got a call back on the way over.

Victor: Oh, yeah? And what did they say?

Michael: Lo and behold, there’s a shell company providing the cash to finance operations. Guess who the trail leads back to.

Victor: Ashland locke?

Michael: Bingo.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Now, why would he conceal the fact that he is funding a clinic in some obscure place in peru, a clinic that has a therapy that saved his life? Why would he not talk about that?

Michael: What are you thinking? The world is full of make or break moments.

Victoria: Just so you know, this was all coming from my dad. Mom was doing her best to try to keep the peace.

Ashland: Well, because nikki has better things to do than to play politics.

Victoria: Yes, most of the time.

Ashland: You know, I wish that victor would stop working so hard to try to get to you, to plant these unsettling thoughts in your head. Clearly, he has an agenda.

Victoria: Well, that’s a given.

Ashland: We’ll just have to be on guard.

Victoria: I love how cool and calm you are in the face of all of this meddling.

Ashland: Well, I’m not like the other men in your life. I’m used to squaring off with my fellow masters of the universe and besting them. And now I have a better sense of how this particular master’s mind-set works.

Victoria: Really?

Ashland: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: What’s your takeaway?

Ashland: Victor expects unconditional loyalty from his children, but he reserves the right to shift his loyalties as he sees fit, to throw his support into another offspring to suit him without warning.

Victoria: Are you implying that my father doesn’t play fair?

Ashland: He likes to keep you off-balance, each and every one of you kids. I’ve observed that that’s his go-to move. That’s the reason why he is trying to subvert your trust in me. He realizes that you and I are much more formidable as a team. And I think that he was hoping that my illness would keep me from being a force at newman/locke.

Victoria: You might be right about that.

Ashland: I am. But I am regaining my strength every day. And unfortunately for your father, he’s gonna have to contend with the fact that I am going to be a full partner in this business with you. I’m back. And whatever victor may be planning… I will stand with you.

Victor: I want you to keep digging. I think all the answers we are after you’ll find in that clinic in peru.

Michael: Wait a minute. You — you want me to go to peru?

[ Stammers ] For however long this takes?

Victor: That’s right.

Michael: I mean, do you remember a certain promise you made to me when I took this job, having to do with boundaries and lauren being my priority? Do you remember that?

Victor: I promised you i wouldn’t wake you up at 2:00 in the morning. There’s daytime.

Michael: Ohh. She is not gonna like me taking off to south america at the drop of a hat. Ugh! Okay, I’ll do it. Given what I’ve learned already, I’m almost — almost as keen as you are to solve this mystery.

Victor: See? I knew it. I knew this would pique your interest. Cheers.

Sally: What a fantastic day. I can’t wait to show you how smart you were to snap me up.

Adam: Sally, you don’t have to convince me. Just, um, do an amazing job.

Sally: I was feeling so rotten before and played out and sick of all the backstabbing and maneuvering that always seems to be directed at me, when I all i ever wanted…

[ Sighs ]

[ Chuckles ] Thank you so much for giving me this chance.

Adam: [ Inhales sharply ]

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Devon: Thanks. You ready to go to abby’s?

Amanda: You can’t wait to sign these custody papers, can you?

Devon: I brought my own pen.

Amanda: Aww, look at you. Well, like I said, if there is anything that you want to amend or add, you just let me know, okay?

Devon: I wouldn’t want to change a word. It’s everything that I want. It’s time with my son in my home. And the best part of all of it is we don’t have to go to court.

Amanda: Yeah, it is always better to settle this as friends.

Devon: Absolutely. And I know this hasn’t been the easiest thing for abby, either. I’m hoping that after today, we can put everything behind us.

Amanda: I really hope that this is just a good start to the future. So you ready?

Devon: What are we waiting for? Let’s go.

Christine: Hey, you two. Hi.

Devon: I didn’t expect to see you here. You getting something to go?

Christine: Why?

Devon: You’re gonna be late for our meeting with abby and chance.

Christine: You didn’t get abby’s message?

Abby: I’m sorry I delayed our meeting with devon.

Chance: No, it’s okay. Take all the time you need.

Abby: It’s just — it really hit me. This is the moment of truth. Once we sign these papers, it can’t be undone.

Chance: Hey. Look at me. I know this is gonna be tough today. I know it. But I thought you were fully on board with sharing custody with devon. What do you need? Do you just need a minute to catch your breath or…are you having second thoughts about this whole thing?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Billy: So what’s your day look like?

Lily: Um, I have back-to-back interviews followed by back-to-back meetings, and then somewhere in between all of that I have to figure out a way to go see devon.

Billy: Alright, should we synchronize our watches?

Lily: Uh, no, he’ll text me when he signs the custody papers, and then I’ll text you.

[ Telephone rings ] Hey, lori. What do you have for me? Oh, already? Uh…okay. I have the interview with the reporter from new york, so I’ll come find you when I’m done in your office.

Billy: You’re gonna be disappointed ’cause I’m not gonna be in there.

Lily: So, where are you gonna be?

Billy: I have some errands to do, and then there’s something else I need to take care of.

Lily: Like what?

Billy: You’ll find out soon enough.

Lily: Okay, bye.

[ Clears throat ] Hi, this is lily winters.

Phyllis: Hey. What brings you by the grand phoenix?

Jack: Well, I wanted to check and see if you’d made your travel arrangements for milan.

Phyllis: Yes, I’m leaving later today.

Jack: Wow, you’re not wasting any time.

Phyllis: I’m excited to see summer. I’m so excited. And like I told you, it’s just a fact-finding mission, right? So I know what this job holds before I make any major decisions.

Jack: Well, I guess the sooner you leave, the sooner you’ll have answers about your future.

Tessa: Oh, wow. You look amazing.

Mariah: Hey. It isn’t too much, is it? I don’t want to look too amazing for the adoption attorney.

Tessa: Uh, well, I’d give us a kid. Creative genius, corporate star — what’s not to love?

Mariah: Great, ’cause i really, really want to get this ball rolling.

Tessa: Oof, yeah.

Mariah: It’s odd.

Tessa: What?

Mariah: Well, I texted noah to see if he wanted to meet us for coffee, but he has not responded. I guess he’s busy with his new job.

Tessa: Yeah, must be it.

Mariah: What is that face?

Tessa: What face?

Mariah: The face you’ve been making for, like, a few days now, you know? The one where you’re freaking out inside and you don’t want me to find out because you’re afraid I’ll freak out — that face.

Tessa: Wow, that’s strangely specific.

Mariah: Do you have cold feet?

Tessa: Oh, no, no, no, i cannot wait to marry you.

Mariah: Adoption jitters?

Tessa: No, raising a child with you is gonna be the highlight of my life.

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Devon: What message from abby was I meant to get?

Christine: She sent a text asking for more time.

Devon: My phone was on silent.

Amanda: Okay, what are we talking about here? Is she just running behind schedule?

Devon: Or is she changing her mind about signing the agreement?

Christine: I don’t know anything more than you do. She just said time.

Abby: It just hurts, knowing that I’m not gonna be able to see my baby whenever I want, that there will be days when i can’t just take him for a walk or read him a bedtime story and tuck him in for the night. I’m gonna miss him so much.

Chance: I know. Hey. And I can’t promise you that it’s not gonna hurt every single time that he leaves, but what i can promise you is that we will get through this together, okay?

Abby: I am gonna miss him on a molecular level. I can’t relax when my baby isn’t around.

Chance: I mean, you didn’t answer my question earlier. Are you having second thoughts?

Abby: No. No, not second thoughts. I mean, dominic is just as much a part of devon as he is a part of me. And, I mean, how can I deny them the chance to share their lives and their love for each other?

Chance: Come here. You are a great mom. You know that? And even if dominic isn’t under this roof with us, he’s gonna know how much we love him. That’s never gonna change. Are you ready?

Christine: I know this situation must be disconcerting, but give them time and don’t jump to any conclusions.

Amanda: I’m sure with a baby in the house, there are a million minor emergencies.

Christine: Exactly.

Devon: Yeah, we understand life happens.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Amanda: Whoa, is this from abby?

Devon: Yeah, it is. She says that she’s ready for us.

Christine: Okay.

Amanda: Okay, that’s great.

Christine: Yep.

Amanda: Let’s do this.

Christine: Let’s go.

Phyllis: It’ll be lovely to see summer, spend time with her. Um…but, yeah, I don’t know what this job holds, so, uh, I’ll find out and then I’ll tell you all about it when we have dinner together.

Jack: I’ll look forward to that.

Phyllis: Me too.

Jack: Hey, nick.

Nick: Hey. I was hoping to find the manager of this place and throw some business her way.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. What do you need?

Nick: New hope has some big meetings coming up with some donors, and I thought it’d be nice to have a place that would handle the crowd, you know, something that would make them feel very comfortable about digging deep into their pockets and help keep us funded.

Phyllis: Yeah, for sure. Well, I’d love to help you.

Nick: Great. Uh…is everything alright?

Jack: You know what? I’ll check in with you later. See ya.

Nick: Yeah. I interrupt something?

Phyllis: No, not at all. I actually need to talk to you about something.

Nick: Alright. Is it about new hope?

Phyllis: No, it’s about me. I’m considering moving to milan and working with summer.

Mariah: Alright. I’m listening.

Tessa: Okay. Remember the other night when i popped out to get dinner?

Mariah: Yes.

Tessa: Well, I ran into noah, and he had been drinking alone.

Mariah: He said that he was meeting friends.

Tessa: Yeah, well, he came up with some excuse, but…

Mariah: Okay. Well, obviously something’s wrong. And I’ve been too caught up in my own life and our good news to pick up on that. Did he open up to you?

Tessa: Yes and no. Uh… [ Sighs ] I mean, he didn’t come out and say it, but he basically admitted that he still has feelings for me. But like I said, he had been drinking, and that heartbreak that he experienced in london was so bad that it made him leave the country, so it must’ve been pretty hellish.

Mariah: So what he said meant nothing?

Tessa: Well, I mean, what I’m saying is that his life is in major flux. And, you know, I think he was just nostalgic and caught up in the moment.

Mariah: What were the exact words that he used?

Tessa: Um, well, he brought up the engagement and that basically when you love someone, you want to be happy for them, and he said that he loved you, but…

Mariah: It was clear that he meant you.

[ Sighs ] So my brother is still in love with you. I brought in ensure max protein,

Chance: Sorry for the delay. We had a couple things we had to take care of, and time got the best of us.

Devon: Everything’s okay, though, right?

Chance: Yeah, yeah. Everything’s good.

Christine: Okay, well, we can get down to business as soon as abby’s ready.

Abby: Oh. Here I am.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hey.

Chance: Hey, bud.

Abby: Yeah, I just, um — i wanted to make sure that he had the perfect outfit on for this occasion.

Devon: Yeah, he looks perfect. I thought louise was taking him to his music and play class.

Abby: That was the plan, but I thought he should be here with his family. This is a big day for all of us.

Nick: Marketing at marchetti?

Phyllis: Yeah. It’s a great opportunity, and I’ll be working with my little girl. So that’ll be great. And living in milan — that’s a dream come true.

Nick: Uh…what about jack? I…I thought the two of you might be working your way back towards something.

Phyllis: Uh…jack and I are really good friends. He’s encouraging me to pursue this.

Nick: Well, I’m happy for you. Yeah, if this is what you want and you’re doing it for the right reasons.

Billy: Hey.

Jack: Hey.

Billy: Thanks for making this work. And welcome home. Ashley said your trip to europe was a success.

Jack: Yeah, it was a real coup, and most of the credit goes to kyle. He has really come into his own as a leader. I’m very proud of him.

Billy: That’s great.

Jack: You deserve a pat on the back, too.

Billy: Yeah, what’d I do?

Jack: Well, you stepped away from trying to destroy adam and you took this position of coo working with lily at chancellor. It’s a great decision for you and for chancellor.

Billy: Well, I guess all the abbotts are coming into their own. So if everything’s so great and you are trying triumphant about jabot, why does it look like you just lost your best friend?

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Tessa: Well, noah didn’t say specifically that he was in love with me.

Mariah: But he has big feelings for you.

Tessa: Well, I don’t think he ever intended to act on them. He said he was happy for us and he apologized and he said that it would never happen again, and he doesn’t want anything to come between the three of us. Say something.

Mariah: I know my brother. He doesn’t have a malicious bone in his body, so if he says that he’s happy for us, I believe him. So I’m — I’m not angry.

Tessa: You’re not?

Mariah: No. In fact, I — I kind of feel sorry for him. I mean, he came back from london with a broken heart, and then he started working with you on the album cover and then got tangled up in old feelings. And not to go all psych 101, but maybe he fixated on you because you’re out of reach, unattainable.

Tessa: Yeah, that’s possible, because he knows that I’m happily and irreversibly spoken for. Nothing could come of it.

Mariah: Well…that’s what i thought about my feelings for you way back when, and yet…

Tessa: Hey, that’s different. You are the love of my life. We’re getting married. We’re inevitable.

Mariah: Yes. We are.

Amanda: You now share custody of dominic with abby and chance.

Devon: This is amazing.

Abby: Yeah, it is.

Chance: Congrats, man.

Abby: I know, I know.

Christine: All we have to do is file these papers with the court and it’s official. And I just wanted to say how impressed I am that you managed to come together and handle this so smoothly.

Amanda: Yeah, dominic is so lucky to have so many people who love him.

Chance: I feel like we’re the lucky ones. We such a great little kid and a good friend.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Yeah.

Chance: Right?

Abby: We’re a family. Oh.

[ Laughter ] And now it’s official.

Christine: I have to get to my next client, but congratulations to everyone, and I’ll be in touch.

Devon: Thank you, christine.

Amanda: Thanks, christine.

Devon: Appreciate it.

Abby: Oh.

Amanda: I’ll get this out of the way.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Hey, guys, I just can’t thank you two enough for today.

Chance: Yeah, of course. It’s strange, isn’t it? Such a big decision, all that effort put into it, just wrapped up with a few signatures.

Devon: And I know it hasn’t been easy. I really do. And, abby, I know that it’s gonna take a while for us to get back to where we were, and it won’t be overnight.

Abby: I’m fine.

Devon: Well, that’s all I want.

Dominic: [ Babbles ]

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: I know.

Devon: Hey, can I hold you?

Abby: Want to go see dominic?

Devon: Do you mind?

Abby: Go see him?

Devon: Can I see you, buddy? Oh. Whoa, there you go. Hey, little man.

[ Chuckles ] This party, it’s all for you, buddy. We just made sure that you will always be a big part of all of our lives. That’s worth celebrating, huh? That’s right.

[ Chuckles ] Huh, buddy. You playing with me? I know, it’s a beard. You’re gonna have one one day, too.

[ Laughs ] Oh, man. I’ve been telling everyone…

Noah: Looks like you guys have turned crimson lights into your own personal living room.

Mariah: Uh, that’s the perks of living upstairs.

Tessa: Yeah, don’t be surprised if you can come and see us with our pjs on, lounging in a booth.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: So, what’s been keeping you busy?

Noah: I forgot to text you back.

Mariah: Mm-hmm.

Noah: I’m sorry. I’ve been doing all these projects for new hope, trying to impress the boss. I’m actually meeting dad here.

Mariah: Wow. A couple days in, you’re already sucking up to the boss.

Tessa: [ Chuckles ]

Noah: Yeah, you know, it’s good to take your job seriously sometimes. You should try it.

Mariah: Oh. Yeah, that’s very funny. I get it, ’cause I’m here and I’m not at work, but we actually have a very important appointment.

Tessa: Yes, with the adoption attorney. We’re starting the first steps in the process.

Noah: Good luck. I hope it goes well.

[ Cellphone rings ] If you will excuse me, we will talk later.

Mariah: It’s unavoidable.

Tessa: Really? If I didn’t know any better, nothing awkward happened. That was perfectly pleasant. Noah seemed totally normal. So everything’s gonna be fine, right?

Mariah: Totally. I mean, nothing has to change.

Devon: You trying to smile or you eating your hand?

Amanda: [ Laughs ] Yeah, I think he is.

Devon: Yeah.

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] He’s smiling.

Chance: You know what? Since he missed his session this morning, we should probably schedule him another music class for the week.

Devon: Yeah, how’s he liking that class?

Abby: Oh, he loves it. I mean, you should see his face light up when I sing the songs and do the little hand motions like the instructor.

Devon: Oh, man. Is there a place where I can download any of that music? ‘Cause I’d love to hear the songs he likes.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, we’ll get you a link, man.

Devon: Appreciate it.

Amanda: Or maybe you can tag along with abby and chance one day.

Devon: I wouldn’t want to impose on you guys like that.

Abby: No, no imposition. Actually, I was talking to louise, and she said that she be more than happy to help at your place, you know, on the days that dominic’s with you, if you’re open to it.

Devon: Oh, of course, absolutely. I think that’s a good idea. It’d be good for him to see a familiar face when he stays with us.

Chance: Should we talk overnight stay arrangements?

Devon: We don’t have to do that right now. I can call you guys later on and we can go through it all.

Chance: Yeah, whatever works for y’all.

Abby: Yeah, I bet he’ll adjust more quickly to this back-and-forth than all of us.

Chance: Yeah, he’s a tough little dude. He’s gonna be just fine.

Devon: Yeah, he is. Well, I’ll see you soon, okay? You have a good night and you be good. Alright?

Chance: Thank you, man.

Devon: Oh, yeah.

Chance: I got you, boy. What’s up, cowboy?

Devon: I’m the one that needs to thank you guys for giving me this beautiful gift of family.

Jack: Phyllis has decided to move to milan to work with summer, so, yeah, I guess I’m gonna have a bit of a hole in my life.

Billy: You know, when she and nick broke up, I got the sense that you were hoping that the two of you would get back together.

Jack: We could never get things on track. I don’t know, maybe that’s a good thing. Even with the best of intentions, we could never really sustain things, and that’s — don’t take that the wrong way, that’s not a dig.

Billy: It’s hard not to take it as one. What is it about phyllis that creates such chaos and conflict but at the same time inspiring passion and devotion?

Jack: That is a question for the ages. She is one beautiful conundrum. I just heard something amazing!

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Lily: Congratulations! Oh, my god, I’m so happy for you.

Devon: Thank you.

Lily: How do you feel?

Devon: Oh. How do I feel? It’s — it’s very difficult to put it into words. If I had to pick one emotion, it’d be joy.

Lily: Well, welcome to parenthood.

Devon: Yeah, I’mma be coming to you for advice.

Lily: Well, I’m very ready and willing to help you, but, I mean, dom isn’t even talking or walking yet, so just cherish this time with him before things get crazy, you know? Don’t worry about the future. Just cherish the present.

Devon: I know. That sounds like something neil would tell me. I used one of his pens to sign the papers.

Lily: Wow, devon.

Devon: I really, really wish that he could be here and dominic, too. I feel like we should all be together to celebrate today.

Lily: Well, you have me.

Devon: I know I do, and that means the world to me, too. I was thinking earlier about when dru and neil officially brought me into your family and just how proud they were and that feeling of becoming a son to two incredible people like that. Changed my whole life. It gave me a life. I have some pretty big shoes to fill.

Lily: You will. There’s no doubt in my mind.

Devon: Thank you.

Nick: Well, our daughter is gonna love working with you again. And who knows? Maybe a change of scenery is exactly what you need right now.

Phyllis: Oh, is it? Is that what I need? You jumping on the “you should leave” bandwagon. Seems like everybody just wants me to leave town, except for amanda and michael. They actually want me to stay. Maybe they’re my only really good friends. Who knows? Ah, great. Is that for me?

Jack: No, actually, this is for harrison. I forgot to give it to him when I was in milan. I found it in my luggage when i unpacked. Um, would you mind delivering it?

Phyllis: Oh, I’d be happy to. Sure.

Nick: I’m gonna go. Um…have a great trip. Eventually, I know you’re gonna find whatever it is that you’re looking for.

Phyllis: Thank you. I plan to.

Jack: Was that a good conversation?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, it was great. He’s very supportive of my — my move.

Jack: You don’t sound too enthusiastic.

Phyllis: Because I’m not. Tell me to stay. Tell me I’m wanted. Tell me I’m needed. Tell me you still love me. Tell me we have a future together like we’re supposed to.

Jack: Phyllis? Hey. Phyllis? Is everything alright?

Noah: So, the project we were talking about.

Nick: Which one? We’ve been talking about a lot of them.

Noah: The one turning vacant lots into urban parks and community gardens. I got in touch with that guy you said was a marvel at writing grant applications, and he’s gonna point me in the right direction to some foundations for funding.

Nick: Great.

Noah: And the icing on the cake is I finally got ahold of that landscape architect you were talking about, and we’re meeting up later this week.

Nick: Well, this is some next-level dedication. You are working hard. So hard, one might assume you are trying to, I don’t know, not deal with something or someone.

Noah: I thought you’d be happy to have such a go-getter on the job.

Nick: Look, this is your dad talking now, and, you know, you said something like you made a mistake by being too human. Does that have anything to do with tessa or the feelings that are bubbling up again for you? You okay?

Noah: Yeah, yeah, it’s nothing a cup of coffee can’t fix. Can I get you anything?

Nick: Yeah, as long as you’re buying.

Noah: [ Chuckles ] Hey, can I get anybody anything? Refill, muffin, brownie? It’s my treat.

Tessa: I’ll join you. Maybe something will scream my name.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Noah: I got kind of a weird vibe from you guys earlier, and then just now, with the looks between the two of you. You told her, didn’t you?

[ Sighs ] You mind telling me what possessed you to do that? I’m steve.

Lily: So, I’ve already been batting around some ideas for dom’s room.

Devon: For dom’s room?

Lily: Yeah.

Devon: You don’t waste time, do you?

Lily: Nope. Okay, honest opinions.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: What about this one?

Devon: I like that.

Lily: This?

Devon: Yeah. That’s not bad at all.

Lily: Really?

Devon: Yeah. I love it. That should be his room.

Lily: That’s the one?

Devon: That’s the one.

Lily: Wow.

Devon: I like it.

Lily: Spoken like a dad who knows his son.

Devon: I want to have a — a sound system in his room, too, ’cause abby and chance are getting me the playlist from his music appreciation class…

Lily: Mm-hmm.

Devon: …And moses has these jazz lullabies that neil gave him that he said he used to play all the time.

Lily: Aww. Okay. Yeah, I’ll look into it for you.

Devon: Thank you.

Lily: Alright, good. I’m glad you like that one.

Devon: Hello.

Lily: Hi! Oh, there’s the best lawyer in town.

Amanda: Aww, you’re just saying that because it’s true.

Lily: It is true, yeah.

Devon: It is very, very, very true.

Amanda: Aww. You see why I keep him around?

Devon: Have we, um — did we get everything taken care of?

Amanda: Um, yeah. I filed the papers with the courts. I know it was already final in our hearts, but we had to make it legit with the state.

Devon: Yeah, I know. We’re one step closer to that. I don’t know how I would have gotten through all this without you.

Amanda: I’m just excited to start this next chapter, and I’m looking forward to this adventure with you and little dominic.

[ Doorbell rings ] Ohh. You expecting someone?

Devon: I’m not, no.

Lily: Uh, no. I am, actually.

Amanda: Huh.

Lily: Surprise.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Take a look at what lily —

Amanda: What is this?

Devon: It’s lily’s design for the room.

Lily: Hi, honey.

Billy: Hi.

Lily: Hi.

Billy: Mwah.

Devon: Who is that?

Billy: Hey! Now it’s a party!

Devon: Hey, man.

Amanda: Ooh.

Billy: Amanda, devon, congratulations.

Devon: Nice.

Amanda: That is a lot of champagne.

Billy: That one’s to celebrate right now. This one is for you to hold on to for a few decades, until dominic graduates college or joins you at hamilton-winters, whatever. But now you have something to celebrate this amazing day.

Devon: That is very, very kind of you. Thank you, man.

Billy: Absolutely.

Lily: Yeah, it’s a special day.

Devon: It is. Have you spoken to abby at all yet?

Billy: I left her a message, but I, uh, haven’t heard back from her yet.

Lily: But everything went well when you were at their place, right?

Devon: Yeah, it did.

Amanda: Yeah, they were — they were great about everything.

Billy: Good. I’m glad to hear that.

Amanda: Well, I’m gonna go and get some glasses for this champagne.

Devon: Nice.

Amanda: Oh, and, um, just to let you know, I have dibs on the first toast for dominic.

Lily: Hey, no problem.

Devon: You got it.

[ Laughter ] Thank you guys.

Abby: Is he sleeping?

Chance: Yeah. I think all the excitement wore him out.

Abby: That makes two of us.

Chance: Hey. I’m really proud of the way you handled that today.

Abby: It was pretty intense, but I was fine.

Chance: My, uh, hand’s still a little numb. Don’t really have any feeling in it.

Abby: Sorry about that.

Chance: No, no. It’s okay. I’m glad you know you can hold on to me as tight as you want.

Abby: Thank you. And I hope you know it goes both ways.

Chance: Mm-hmm.

Abby: Is there anything I can do for you?

Chance: Well, you know what? Now that you mention it, I think there is.

Abby: Ah. What is that?

Chance: Let me take you out on a date next time devon takes him. You know what? In fact, let’s make it a tradition. Somewhere spectacular one week, and the next week, we can kick back, you know, binge a show, take some of those cooking classes you were talking about. Yeah.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Chance: Let me make up for all that lost time I missed out on. I think it’ll be really good for us.

Abby: It sounds perfect.

Tessa: Look, I had to tell mariah what happened, but i didn’t do it to hurt you or embarrass you.

Noah: Then why mention it? I said when you love someone, you want to see them happy, and I love my sister. Alright? You misunderstood.

Tessa: Did I?

Noah: [ Sighs ] Tess, there — there was nothing to tell. Which is why I thought we agreed to forget about this and move on.

Tessa: Look, it’s not that simple, okay? Mariah could tell something was up. And more than once, secrets have almost ruined our relationship. And, look, that woman over there means more to me than anything. And I am not willing to jeopardize that, especially now that we’re getting married and starting a family.

Noah: Tessa, I am no threat to your relationship.

Tessa: I know. And now we’re all on the same page.

Noah: I can only imagine what she thinks of me now. She probably wants my head on a silver platter.

Tessa: No, she understands, just like I did.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Tessa: Noah, look, I — i understand why this might be difficult for you to talk about, but it’s just better to keep it all out in the open. We all want the same thing — for things to go back the way they were before.

Noah: Big, happy family.

Tessa: Hey. Maybe we’ll all look back at this and —

Noah: And laugh? That’s doubtful.

Tessa: I’m sure that you need some time to process this. But I hope you’re okay with it because mariah and I are.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

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overwhelming you?

Jack: Well, I have a meeting I have to run to, so this is probably the last we’ll see of each other before you go.

Phyllis: Thank you for stopping by.

Jack: I hope you have a safe trip, and like nick, I hope you find what you’re looking for.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: If I can do anything…

Phyllis: Yes, uh, you can do something.

[ Sighs ]

Jack: Go ahead.

Phyllis: Never mind.

Jack: Well, I look forward to our dinner together when you get back.

Buona avventura.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Thank you. Bye.

Jack: Take care.

Phyllis: Tsk. Hello. I need a car. Grand phoenix hotel.

[ Inhales sharply ] Genoa city airport.

Tessa: Look, I’m no expert on relationships, but this, too, shall pass, right? My life with mariah is about to become bigger and more wonderful than I even deserve, and I don’t want you to think that you can’t be a part of that. This kid is gonna need his uncle noah, and I just know that the right woman is out there waiting for you.

Mariah: Uh-huh.

 

Tessa: Mariah, we should get our birth certificates and passports before we meet with the adoption guru.

Mariah: I almost forgot. Yes, let’s do it.

Nick: Well, good luck with everything.

Mariah: Thank you. Alright, bye, nick. Bye, noah.

Noah: See ya.

Tessa: Bye.

Nick: Right. What was that?

Noah: Nothing. Everything is cool. Oh, phone is on vibrate.

[ Clicking ] Dude. Ah, that’s perfect.

Nick: Something important?

Noah: Yeah. A buddy of mine just flew into town. We keep trying to make plans to hang out with each other, but they keep falling through. But he has a couple hours free right now, so I should probably fly, if that’s cool with you.

Nick: Of course. See ya.

Noah: I’ll catch you later.

Nick: Yep.

Chance: Hey, you barely ate anything this morning. You hungry? I’m whipping up some lunch.

Abby: Yeah, I could go for that.

Chance: Alright. When I get back, we’ll throw around some ideas for date night.

Abby: Yeah. Sounds nice.

[ Sighs ] Mom. Hey. Have time for an update? Everything went according to plan. No, um — no, I’m not crying. I’m not crying. It’s just I — I wanted to hear your voice.

[ Sighs ] It was the hardest thing that i have ever done. But I know it’s the right thing to do.

Lily: Okay, here’s a gift for you and the baby.

Devon: Man.

Lily: I hope you like it.

Billy: It’s a memory book.

Lily: Oh, my gosh, let him open it.

Devon: It’s a book.

[ Chuckles ]

Lily: [ Chuckles ] No, it’s cute. You can put all of his pictures in there and list all of his milestones. So, when he first says your name or first walk, he gets his first tooth.

Devon: Yeah.

Amanda: Aww, it’s a lifetime of treasured memories. That is so sweet.

Lily: Yeah, and if you open to the first page…

Devon: Oh, wow. “For the newest member of our family, dominic newman abbott winters-chancellor.”

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: Do you like it?

Devon: I love it. Thank you so much, both of you guys, really. This is — it’s beyond special. I can’t wait to fill these pages with my son.

[ Chuckles ] Wow.

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