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B&B Transcript Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

[ Gentle piano music ]

Liam: And the verdict is?

Hope: Sound asleep.

Liam: And what about douglas? How’s his, “I’m reading until midnight, no matter what campaign?”

Hope: Oh, well, that’s not going according to plan.

Liam: Aw. It always cracks me up to see him in there, just like mouth open snoring away with the lights on and an open book on his chest.

Hope: I know, it’s so adorable. I love this. I love our family and the life that we’ve created.

Liam: I do, too. Which is why I think we need to protect it.

Deacon: Look, if you’re trying to hit on me, I just want to say that–

Sheila: Whoa, whoa, whoa. You’re not interested?

Deacon: I mean, don’t get me wrong, you’re…you’re a very attractive woman for a, you know, psychopath. I’ve been down this road before. I do not want to get thrown over another cliff, so I think I am going to politely say, no, thank you.

Sheila: Shattering my dreams, why don’t you.

Deacon: Okay, there’s no need for sarcasm, all right? You’re the one who said, you need me.

Sheila: It’s because I do, deacon. Almost as much as you need me.

[ Sighs ]

Steffy: You’re home. I thought you were going to be gone all night.

Finn: No, I was laser focused to get back here to you.

Steffy: That’s so nice.

Finn: I mean, I must have set a record churning through sick people.

Steffy: That’s not you. You’re a thorough and caring doctor

Finn: When the patient is drop dead gorgeous, potential wife material. Yeah. Otherwise it’s just kind of…

Steffy: Uh huh. Sure.

Finn: Hey, your dad texted me. He said he was sorry that he missed me. He stopped by?

Steffy: Yeah, actually, he had some gossip.

Finn: Some gossip?

Steffy: Yeah, it turns out sheila isn’t the only unwanted visitor to come back into our lives.

Finn: Uh oh. Who now? Do I know him?

Steffy: No, no, and you definitely don’t want to. He’s not a good guy.

Finn: And does he have ties to your family?

Steffy: Unfortunately, yes, thanks to brooke. Hope’s father is out of prison.

[ Clears throat ]

Hope: Was that you’re not so subtle attempt to bring up my dad?

Liam: Not, not very subtle at all, was it? It’s going to come up eventually. And you did kind of just spring him on us today. I get why you want to give him the benefit of the doubt. I do, but, I feel like it’s my job as your husband, as beth’s father to protect you from people just like deacon, because it’s a pattern, right? You open yourself up to him. He’s going to hurt you. You do it again. He’s going to hurt you again. Because that’s what he does.

Deacon: Just so you know, I got no plans of going back to prison. All right? I’m the textbook example of a fully reformed, productive member of society. Oh, molly? Ching-a-ling. Thank you. No. If whatever you’re pitching here and ain’t the up and up, I don’t want to hear about it.

Sheila: Well, that’s rather presumptuous of you. Don’t you think?

Deacon: Well, you do have a reputation.

Sheila: Oh. A reputation of being the forresters’ favorite target, the one that they have maliciously vilified for years and years is that the reputation you’re talking about?

Deacon: I mean, is it malicious if it’s deserved? I mean, it’s not really just one person either, is it? Although in your defence, I may actually be the forrester’s preferred target. I mean, you kind of got to hand it to them, though, right? I mean, they really can hold a grudge, can’t they? I mean, what was the last thing I ever did to any of them that was bad? Nothing. And they’re all running around with their hair on fire because all I want to do is have a relationship with my daughter.

Sheila: Yeah, but you know what? It’s the same for finn and me. I’m not allowed to have contact with him because of mistakes I made in the past, mistakes that I have apologized for. It’s ridiculous. You know, I’m not going to let the forresters tell me who I can and cannot talk to.

Deacon: Good for you.

Sheila: I deserve a place in my son’s life, as you do hope’S.

Deacon: Look, we deserve it, doesn’t mean we’re going to get it.

Sheila: It’ll happen because we’re going to make it happen. Neither one of us have been too good at this on our own. But if we work together, team up to go after those spiteful, horrible people. Imagine what we could accomplish. Shingles? Oh… you mean bill.

Steffy: It’s remarkable how like balanced and accomplished she is, given that deacon’s her father. Like that could have really messed her up, but thankfully my dad took over the father figure role. And that just shows you like, you and hope, no matter your dna, that doesn’t define you, right? I don’t mean to bring her up or anything, I just–

Finn: It’s okay. I get the correlation.

Steffy: It’s a little bit different for hope. You didn’t know your mom. Hope knew her dad. I mean, he wasn’t involved in her upbringing, but she knew that deacon sharpe was her father. How much he was hated. How how awful he was.

Finn: And now he’s back. He’s out of jail and in her life. I wonder how hope feels about all this.

Hope: I know who my father was and yes, still might be, and I get that you’re worried. But liam, I’m not going to let him take advantage of me or use me, I under–

Liam: Okay, but if he did have a hidden agenda, you wouldn’t know that until it’s too late, right?

Hope: Or, maybe it’s not so hidden. Maybe he genuinely does want to get to know me and actually act like a father, a grandfather. I mean, why do we have to assume the worst of him?

Liam: I just… I think it’s okay to tell some people you’re out of chances. You’re not welcome anymore. Like, okay, your dad, your mom, me. We don’t want deacon in our lives for the same reason none of us want sheila in our lives. Just set aside for a second all the times that deacon has let you down. Right? All the times that he’s abandoned you, put that aside. He’s still a con man, right? He’s blackmailed people. He’s kidnapped people. He just got out of jail for trying to shoot someone. Tell me, you understand why I’m saying the guy should not be a part of our lives.

Deacon: All kidding aside, that was a good pitch, but whatever you’re selling, I’m not buying it.

Sheila: Yeah. Well, you know what? If you have to be sold on a relationship with your daughter, then this partnership is probably a bad idea anyway.

Deacon: Of course, I want a relationship with hope, but aligning myself with you isn’t the way to get it.

Sheila: Yeah, but you’re drunk. You’re not seeing the potential.

Deacon: Oh, potential. You wanna talk about potential? Okay, let’s talk about man-eating dobermans or killer bees or whatever the hell else. I’ve heard the stories.

Sheila: I’ve heard stories about yoU. All those ugly things you did. Reformed, or not, neither one of us can claim to be a saint, and that’s what makes collaborating on this so easy. I realized I might be making a deal with the devil, but you know, the truth is we will find a way to be in our children’s lives. I mean, brooke and ridge, they are not going to let you walk through that door and allow hope to let you into her heart. That’s going to take work. Some strategizing. You need my help, deacon. Like it or not, we need each other. Scoot over.

Sheila: You have to admit it makes sense.

Deacon: Sheila, you’re making my head spin all right?

Sheila: No, your head spinning is not because of me.

Deacon: That’s probably right, which means it’s time to get out of here.

Sheila: Whoa, is that a moth I just saw flying out of there?

Deacon: It’s funny.

Sheila: I can take care of this.

Deacon: I can pay my own bills.

Sheila: Yeah, with what? Your library card?

Deacon: Maybe they’ll let me wash dishes or something.

Sheila: That’s just what they want, they want a drunk back there breaking their dishes.

Deacon: I was drunk. Now, i’m just buzzed.

Sheila: Yeah, buzzed and broke it would seem.

Deacon: Yeah, it seems that way, doesn’t it?

Sheila: I’m gonna take care of this, and I’ll call you a car because you shouldn’t be driving like this. Unless you’re right around here. Can you walk home?

Deacon: Home?

Sheila: Deacon, you’ve got nowhere to go? Okay. Well, you do now. You can come stay with me.

Steffy: Was the shower good?

Finn: Oh, yeah, it was great, thank you.

[ Sighs ]

Steffy: You want to talk about it?

Finn: Talk about what?

Steffy: I don’t know. Just seems like there’s something on your mind.

Finn: I was thinking about hope and her dad. And the way he popped back into her life. And obviously, I can relate.

Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, you can. But with sheila, she showed up uninvited. It’s not the case with deacon. Hope knew her dad was coming.

Finn: Oh, that’s fine. So, does she want a relationship with him?

Steffy: I guess. My dad told me that hope was writing letters to him while he was in prison.

Finn: I can understand why. No matter what he’s done, he’s still her father.

Steffy: A father who disappointed her. He’s hurt the people that she’s cared about. Doesn’t matter if he’s her father. He’s not owed a place in her life. He’s lost that privilege& a long time ago.

Liam: I’m not trying to pick a fight with you, I’m not trying to upset you, I’m just… I’m your husband and I’m worried.

Hope: I know, I know you are. And I appreciate that. But liam? I’m being careful and believe me, I am walking into this with my eyes wide open.

Liam: I know, but I don’t want you to walk into it at all.

[ Baby crying ] I’ll go check on her. Look, all I’m saying is if we want the very best for our family, deacon has to stay away. That’s just he has to be. Before you go there,

Steffy: Even if hope is fantasizing that her father’s changed, that prison reformed him, she’s got kids now. This isn’t about hopE. She needs to think about beth and douglas and do whatever it takes to protect them. She needs to set firm boundaries and keep deacon as far away from the kids and her as possible. Like what I did with sheila. If hope is smart, she’ll realize that applies to deacon as well.

Deacon: Stay with you?

Sheila: Not indefinitely, just until you get on your feet, you know, stay for a few days.

Deacon: You know, the last couple of years in prison, the thing that kept me going, I was thinking that I was going to have a role in hope’s life, and now here I am in a bar, drinking again, drinking with sheila carter. No less. So, if that isn’t something to worry about, I don’t know what is.

Sheila: Did you really expect a different outcome? Did you expect the forresters to suddenly, you know, embrace, you?

Deacon: No, I don’t know. Maybe. I…

Sheila: What are you doing?

Deacon: Calling my daughter.

[ Phone chiming ]

Hope: Hello, dad?

Deacon: Hey, sweetheart. You answered.

Hope: Oh yeah. What’s going on?

Deacon: Look, I don’t want to cause any problems. I just, you know, I just wanted to tell you that I–

Liam: Took a minute, but she’s asleep.

Hope: I’m sorry. I got to go. Goodnight.

Deacon: Okay.

Sheila: Bad cell service?

Deacon: No, she hung up on me.

Sheila: I’ve had the same reaction from finn. But I guarantee you, that’s not what hope wanted. Hey, our kids do care, they do want to know us. It’s just that… you know, steffy and liam, they have so much influence over them. And ridge and brooke too. Who do they think they are? Keeping us from our flesh and blood?

Deacon: They act like, you know, we can’t change or something, you know, that we can’t become better people. I know that I have. Question is, have you?

Sheila: I have.

Deacon: Sheila. Look, I’m sorry, but you know, I just… I just can’t be seen with you. You know, I can’t associate with their enemies.

Sheila: Where are you going?

Deacon: Not to your place.

Sheila: Then, what are you going to do? You gonna sleep on the beach? Under an overpass? Look, I have a safe place to stay. I’ve got money in my wallet. And you clearly don’T. Which means you’re going to get a good meal or two. And I’ve had plenty of this.

Deacon: You have booze?

Sheila: Yeah, I got a decent selection. I’ve got everything at my place that a guy getting out of prison might possibly desire.

Deacon: Yeah, but it comes at a price. I gotta work with you.

Sheila: Look, if we can come together and tell the forresters that they can no longer control us or our children, that’s what we need to do. Look, we have a right to know our children, to know our grandchildren. Doing that on our own, deacon, it’s almost impossible. But doing it together, we can get it done.

Deacon: Two ex-cons pathetically trying to work their way back into their kids lives. What could possibly go wrong? I know I’m going to regret this.

Sheila: No, you’re not. You’re not going to regret being a part of hope’s life. Together, we’re going to make this happen. You do exactly what I say, and we’re going to get our kids back. I promise you. Steffy and the forresters aren’t going to know what hit ’em.

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B&B Transcript Monday, October 11, 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

[ Gentle music ]

Steffy: I love that you came by, dad.

Ridge: Of course.

Steffy: It’s great. You just miss finn.

Ridge: Yeah, is he at the hospital?

Steffy: Yeah, life of a doctor.

Ridge: And what about the kiddies?

Steffy: Kiddies are sleeping, so you’re just going to have to settle for your daughter.

Ridge: Ah, my very happy daughter from the look of it.

Steffy: Yeah. Marriage to finn is the best. It’s amazing. I mean, except for–

Ridge: Except for sheila.

Steffy: Yeah. Just knowing that she’s out there lurking somewhere.

Ridge: Well, she is not the only uninvited guest that showed up out of nowhere.

Brooke: I know deacon is your father, honey. But after everything he’s done.

Hope: Mom, please. I already know how you feel about deacon.

Liam: It’s how you feel about him. I mean, you were writing to him in secret. You weren’t telling anyone. You didn’t even tell me.

Hope: And I hated keeping that from you all, but again, I just didn’t want you to worry.

Brooke: Well, of course we were worried. He showed up here like he had every right to be here.

Hope: Because I invited him. He had gotten out, and I thought…

Liam: You wanted to see your father.

Hope: I understand that he has baggage. But–

Brooke: You want to believe that he’s changed.

[ Polka music ]

Deacon: Uno, dos, tres.

[ Grunts ] Oh! Give me one of these. Hi, how would you like to go to acapulco for the weekend? What?

Sheila: Seriously? She is so not into you.

Deacon: I just got to get my mojo back, that’s all.

Sheila: Do you really think a jailbird is gonna catch–

Deacon: Shut up! Come on, you’re gonna ruin this for me.

Sheila: I’m not ruining it, you are. You need to keep focused on what’s important.

Deacon: I was just focusing on what was important.

Sheila: Talking about you and me. What we both want. We both want the same thing. Time with our children. You know, if there’s a will, there’s a way. That has always been my mantra. I need to know that you feel that way too.

Steffy: What are you talking about?

Ridge: Well, hope asked brooke and me to come down to the cabin.

Steffy: For dinner?

Ridge: No, no dinner. No dinner. I don’t even know where to start. Look, I get hope has this great ability to forgive people, but how do you do that after everything. How do you… how do you let that go? How do you allow someone like that in your home?

Steffy: Allowing who in her home?

Ridge: Her father.

Steffy: Deacon?

Ridge: Uh huh. The bad penny’s turned up once again.

Steffy: You’re kidding!

Ridge: No, I’m not. And there’s more.

Hope: Please understand that I know all about deacon’s history, but he is still my dad.

Liam: Of course, he’s your dad, and we know how you feel about second chances, too. But…

Brooke: Deacon has had chance after chance, and every time he’s hurt you and disappointed you.

Liam: Think about our wedding in italy. Like the guy effectively ruined the whole thing.

Hope: Okay, but that was not his idea, it was bill’s idea. He used him–

Brooke: The point is deacon is untrustworthy. He has proven that over and over again. You can’t let him back into your life.

Hope: Mom, please. Please stop. I understand that you have my best interest at heart, both of you. And I love you for it. But I am going into this with my eyes wide open. I have no illusions about my fatheR.

Deacon: Listen, sheila. Whatever kooky schemes you got cooking up–

Sheila: It is not a scheme. It’s a good idea.

Deacon: Call it whatever you want. I want no part of it.

Sheila: You don’t even know what it is.

Deacon: And you know what? I ain’t interested in finding out either. What are you doing?

Sheila: What are you doing? Walking away from the best opportunity you’re ever gonna have to see your daughter and your granddaughter.& That’s what I’m talking about, deacon. Talking about our children and our grandchildren. How we will refuse to be exercised from their lives by the haughty, high-handed forresters and logans. Excuse me, can I get one more shot here? And it’s on me, all right? Come on, you don’t need to rush off, right? It’s not like you have anywhere to go. You’re certainly not gonna go see hope. Brooke probably has the place surrounded with guard dogs by now.

[ Giggling ] You know, all of that could change if you just hear me out.

Deacon: Thank you. Oh. My plaque psoriasis…

Steffy: Thank you so much for fixing that.

Ridge: Anything I can do to help.

Steffy: Still can’t believe it. Hope contacting deacon in prison. Inviting him into her house. Is he still as smug as usual?

Ridge: Well, not according to him. He says he’s a changed person. He’s completely rehabilitated himself because he owed that to hope.

Steffy: Well, hope didn’t completely write him off even though he was behind bars.

Ridge: No. Her letters gave him life.

Steffy: Oh, please! And hope bought it?

Ridge: Fathers and daughters, right? Special bond.

Steffy: Yeah, but deacon? That man is toxic.

Hope: People do change. They can learn from their mistakes.

Brooke: Your father isn’t one of them.

Hope: Well, I’m talking about now. The present. I mean, do you think that maybe incarcerated, locked away by everything and everyone that meant anything to him might have had an impact?

Liam: Hope, we… we realize that as his daughter, of course you’d want that to be true.

Brooke: More than likely, he’s the same old manipulator and you don’t need him in your life, now or ever.

Deacon: You know, you make a very good tequila.

Molly: Thanks.

Deacon: And molly, right?

Molly: Mm-hmm.

Deacon: So about this boyfriend of yours?

Molly: Big, tough, jealous.

Patron: Excuse me?

Deacon: Okay, but what if I told you–

Molly: Sorry. Duty calls.

Deacon: What the hell’s going on here?

Sheila: You’re out of practice.

Deacon: Out of practice. Watch this. Excuse me. Excuse me? Would you like to go ensenada? Because I know you hate acapulco?

Lady: No, thank you.

Sheila: Pathetic.

Deacon: No, you know what it is? You’re cramping my style, all right? Beat it.

Sheila: Oh no.

Deacon: I mean it. Go.

Sheila: Excuse me. Excuse me? Can I get another drink for my friend?

Deacon: I’m not her friend. I’m not your friend.

Sheila: Well, not yet. I mean, but given how much we have in common, I think that it’s going to be that way one day or–yeah!

Deacon: Well, you’re off your rocker. You know that, right? Just like…

Sheila: Why? Because I want to spend time with my son?

Deacon: Right? Your son. The one that married steffy forrester.

Sheila: Finn. Yes.

Deacon: I’m sorry, finn? As in huckleberry? That’s that’s his name? Oh.

Sheila: It’s short for finnegan, his adoptive parents’ last name.

Deacon: Oh, okay.

Sheila: Now, they were wonderful. They gave him a loving, stable home after I gave finn up shortly after he was born.

Deacon: Well, you sure as hell couldn’t have given him a stable home. That’s for damn sure.

Sheila: Yeah, you’re probably right. I wasn’t in a good place back then. I would not have been a good influence on him. That’s why I stayed away.

Deacon: And you stayed away until you found out that old finny boy was getting hitched to a forrester. Then presto! There you are in the flesh, ready to make it happen.

Sheila: Are you insinuating that I would manipulate a situation?

Deacon: Oh no, no, no, no. I’m not insinuating anything. I’m saying it flat out, you’ve manipulated a situation. It’s like who you are. You know, you’re like the grand poobah of manipulations.

Sheila: Yeah, but it… it really wasn’t like that. No, he’s special. He’s a good man. He’s a doctor. He’s handsome, he’s kind, and he and steffy, they have a beautiful, beautiful baby boy together. My grandson, hayes.

Deacon: Hayes? What’s with these names? Do you want this kid to get bullied? I mean, come on. Wait, wait a second, hayes was… hayes was steffy’s mother’s name before she got…

Sheila: Married. Yeah.

Deacon: And this is– just so I understand this, and this is the one that you pumped a couple of bullets into.

Shiela: Why does everybody have to bring that up? No stop it. Look, I’m not here to talk about taylor. All right? I’m here to talk about my flesh and blood.

Deacon: Right, this is the baby that you gave up for adoption, then became a doctor, went on to marry steffy forrester. So now you’re the grandmother, this kid.

Sheila: I’m not making this up.

Deacon: I mean, you know, I have heard all the sordid stories about, you know, you and how you desperately wanted to become a part of the forrester clan. Son of a– you actually did it. Wow. So, that means that this this pure little innocent baby is half forrester and half you? Oh, wow. I’ll drink to that.

Sheila: And boom, right?

Deacon: Wow.

[ Giggling ] Nice work. My hygienist cleans with a round head.

Steffy: When you think about it, hope’s reaction to deacon is very similar to how finn reacted about sheila. I mean, she’s awful, but she’s–

Ridge: It doesn’t change the fact that she’s his birth mother.

Steffy: Yeah, that’s true. I mean, deacon is a loser. He really is. But he is hope’s father, and she can’t quite shake him, even though she should.

Ridge: Same way that finn needs to shake sheila.

Steffy: And he knows he has to do that for our sake, for our family. I just pray hope comes to that conclusion. Deacon is trouble, and he has no place in hope’s life or beth’S. Just like sheila has no place in finn’s or hayes’.

Hope: I hear everything you are both saying.

Brooke: Good. Because deacon will say all the right things, honey. He is a con man.

Hope: Mom, I understand what you are saying, but I’m a grown woman, and this decision wasn’t made impulsively and I’m entitled to want to try to pursue a relationship with my dad.

Brooke: But this isn’t just about you. This is also about your daughter. He wanted to see beth, remember? And thank god she was out with douglas and donna. But what if deacon comes back tomorrow or the next day or the next?

Liam: Exactly. The bottom line is the guy’s not a good influence.

Brooke: And he’s definitely not the kind of person you want to have around beth, ever. You know, he can’t be in her life. You do know that, don’t you?

Deacon: The next round’s on me, ladies.

Sheila: They are so not into you.

Deacon: How can they not be in the me?

Sheila: Why don’t you focus on what’s important?

Deacon: You mean what’s important to you, this whole con thing you got going on?

Sheila: Whoa, whoa, wait a minute, I’m not the con man here, you are. And for the record, I didn’t come into finn’s life to disrupt it.

Deacon: Oh no, no, no. You just happen to show up out of the blue with the most important moment of his life. He’s marrying steffy forrester. Stephanie’s namesake. Your departed arch rival. No, no, no. I’m not buying this. All right? You were probably putting together this poignant little mother-son scheme for months.

Sheila: It wasn’t like that. It was not a manipulation.

Deacon: Whatever it was, this has been fun. But I got better things to do than sit around and listen to you whine about the forresters.

Sheila: Wait a minute, you were the one that was talking about the forresters. Sitting here having a pity party for yourself because they wouldn’t let you see hope. Look, deacon, like it or not, we have something in common. We both want to see our children and we would be. If the forresters weren’t keeping us from seeing them. I’ve lost count of how many asthma attacks I’ve had.

Ridge: Deacon needs to stay away from hope and beth if he cares about them at all. Which, for a minute, I don’T… I don’t think he does. I don’t think he cares about ’em.

Steffy: Sheila doesn’t care about finn, either. If she did, she wouldn’t have revealed to him that she was his birth mother. She knew it was going to create chaos, but that’s what she lives for. Upending lives.

Ridge: Same with this clown. He knew there was going to be fireworks, but it didn’t stop them.

Steffy: That’s why it’s really important for hope and finn to not have any contact with their criminal sick parents. I made it very clear to finn. I’m just praying that liam does the same for hope.

Hope: Mom, I will always protect my little girl and do what’s best for her.

Brooke: Of course you will, honey. Because you’re a wonderful, loving mother. But deacon looks for vulnerabilities in people, and he exploits them. I just want you to be careful.

Liam: That’s all I want. I mean, I’ll admit it, I don’t know everything about your dad because most of it happened before we even met, but, it, it kind of freaked me out that you were secretly corresponding with him.

Brooke: Deacon is dangerous and so is sheila, and they both need to be kept away from their families at all costs.

Deacon: I’m just going to say this once, all right? I don’t want to be a part of whatever it is that you’re suggesting.

Sheila: Why not?

Deacon: Because if I ever want to have a relationship with hope and my granddaughter, I can’t be associating with a sheila-devil like you.

Sheila: A sheila-devil?

Deacon: Truth hurts, sorry.

Sheila: Oh, truth. The truth. Is that what we’re talking about here right now? Why don’t we talk about the true life of a deacon sharpe, huh? Deacon the has-been drunk. Deacon, the ex-con. Deacon, the liar extraordinaire. You know, hanging out with you. It wouldn’t exactly boost my reputation, either.

Deacon: Oh, your reputation. Okay. Listen, next to you, I’m a saint.

Sheila: Okay. Look, let’s just not do this. All right? It’s bad enough that we have the forresters dictating our lives, telling us who we can and can’t see. If you and I start attacking each other, too, I mean, we’re not the problem. Steffy forrester is the problem. My son wants to see me. There’s no way steffy is ever going to let me see finn or hayes.

Deacon: You know, I’m the one who’s getting ganged up on here. Brooke and ridge, liam. You know, they’re triple teaming me. I mean, it’s all sorts of wrong, too, because hope reached out to me first.

Sheila: She reached out to you because she cares about you, deacon. Just like finn cares about me. I really think that if we can reach out to hope and finn and work together on this–

Deacon: Come on, no. We’re not working together, all right? I mean, come on, you’re frigging nuts, lady. We can’t do– look, this has been fun, but I got to go find some action and it’s not here, okay?

Sheila: Whoa. Whoa, whoa. Wait. Come on. Please. We can take down the forresters. I am desperate here. Please, deacon. We can’t do this alone. Together, we can do anything. Anything.

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Interview with Javicia Leslie and Robin Givens

Posted on October 13, 2021March 15, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

TV Interview!

"Batwoman" season 3 poster

Interview with Javicia Leslie and Robin Givens of “Batwoman” on The CW by Suzanne 10/11/21

This was a short but enjoyable interview! I watch this show every week, so I was thrilled to speak with them. Because there were 8 people at this press panel, I was only able to ask one question, unfortunately.

Question: Javicia, could you talk about Ryan’s initial encounter with Poison Ivy?

Javicia: Oh, my goodness. We haven’t had Ryan’s encounter with Poison Ivy yet, so it’s a little bit harder to talk about. You know, actually, Bridget [Regan] just started, and I wasn’t the first character that she’s worked with yet, but I’m super excited to work with her. I think it’s going to be an amazing addition and an amazing character to play with.

Question: This question is for Javicia. In season two, there was a lot around the cowl. It felt like Mary and Luke were both like, “This is temporary. This is a temporary thing,” and it wasn’t until the very end of the season, where they were kind of like, “Yeah, this is yours now, and Ryan is Batwoman.” How has that changed the way that you approached the character in season three?

Javicia: …I feel like a lot of the journey of Ryan feeling like she was worthy enough to be Batwoman did happen in season two, and yeah, you’re right, by the end of season two – she goes into season three with the acceptance of like, “I am that woman. This is my job. It is my job to protect the citizens. It is my job to keep order. It is my job to make sure that there is really a middleman between the GCPD and Gotham City. So yeah, it makes a huge impact on this season, on a lot of the things that are happening this season, just the confidence of knowing that Ryan no longer has to prove herself as Batwoman, but, I mean there’s still a lot of challenges that come up where she starts to kind of feel like, “Oh, no, did I mess other things up that are very important to the bat?” I can’t say what they are, but yeah.

Question: This question is also for Javicia. What was it like when you read the season two finale scripts and found out that your mom was alive? Then, what was your reaction when you found out Robin Givens I was gonna be your mom?

Javicia: I knew that was gonna be a question…So, at the end, I was shocked. I think I found out a little bit before I read the script, but even when I found out, I was shocked, because I just knew Ryan’s mom isn’t alive, that’s the story of my character. Then, I got super excited, because all I could think to myself is, “Oh my goodness, you’re gonna get to find out more about [Ryan]. I’m gonna get to find out more about Ryan.” You know what I mean? I’m gonna get to find out about her history and her story and what influences her, what could influence her.

Then, come on now, it’s Miss Robin Givens. I grew up watching Robin Givens. First of all, I still don’t think that we are even at the age distance apart for her to play my mom, but it’s really cool to pretend like this can be realistic, because she is such a joy to work with, and as an actor, it’s an honor to be able to really play with the greats. You know, you’re lucky if you can even sometimes grace presence with them on the stage together, but then for her to play my mom, and we’re having these one on one scenes together – I was saying earlier, I’m just constantly like, “Oh, okay, I see what she did there. I’ll try that later.” You know what I mean? I’m taking notes, because that’s the whole part of this journey, as well, is learning throughout the process.

Question: I want to know, Javicia, if you could talk about what it was like for you stepping into the Batwoman suit for the first time? And then, Robin, It looks like you have a wardrobe of designer dresses and everything, so if you could talk a bit about that too.

Javicia: The suit is epic. I think Maya Mani, our costumer at Batwoman, does such an amazing job with the suit. I think the way it fits, the streamlining, the the shape and silhouette that it creates, it’s so powerful. It’s so womanly, yet it’s still very badass, like, “Don’t mess with me.” So, I always say, whenever I put on the suit, I automatically feel like a superhero, because it does grab me up like this, and it makes me walk with my shoulders back and my head high, and you automatically kind of like feel the responsibility of being a hero.

Robin: I have to say, in a similar way for Jada Jet, it’s not this superhero costume, but you really see how people and costume designers win Oscars right for what they do, and it really helps you create a character. So, everything about the way Jada dresses says everything about her. I’m so different than Jada and a lot of the women that I play, but clearly when you put on those tight dresses, there’s only one way to walk in those high heeled shoes, and it really establishes the character. So, yeah, she’s dresses very well.

If you don’t mind go back, I just thought about something. Javicia and I’ve been talking quite a bit off set, and then, today we’re on set, and then whenever you kind of talk about me, it’s interesting, because I think of the first time when I did The Women of Brewster Place, and I found out Cicely Tyson was going to be my mom. I remember being so intimidated the first day walking into hair and makeup. Javicia and I got to have dinner together, so we got to feel each other’s rhythm a little bit. But I’ll never forget being in hair and makeup, and Cicely had her headphones on, and I was just thoroughly intimidated. She just seem like, “Oh my gosh.” And when I got to meet this lady, we became dear dear friends, and she’s the funniest person you could imagine. She’s like Javicia; like the times we have when we’re just cracking up. So, I don’t know. I just had a little bit of a flash of of that, you know, that sense of things. So, it warms my heart.

Javicia: Yeah, it’s an honor.

Suzanne: Javicia, Ryan has a lot to deal with this year. Last year, she almost gave up and died. What do you think gives her the inner strength, and the will to keep going despite all the odds against her?

Javicia: You know what she reminds me of? There are people in this world that they know their goal. They know what makes them feel like they’re alive, and they will do that to the day they die, to their last breath. That’s kind of what I take Ryan for. She’s a type of person where it’s like, “I can’t sit still. I have to help people, because no one helped me, and I want to make sure that I can help others the way I wish someone could have helped me.” So, it’s just like that’s why she gets into these moments of like, “This may be my last breath, but I’m not going to stop.” There was never a moment where she would have ever quit helping people. Whether she quit being Batwoman is different, and that’s because she felt like it wasn’t hers. You know what I mean? But she definitely would have never stopped helping people, because it’s who she is from the core.

Question: …Can you both talk about Nick, as the son for you Robin, and Javicia, as your brother?

Javicia: …Yeah he’s my brother. So, Marquis is a very interesting character. He’s so dynamic, and he’s so colorful and layered. I really look forward to you guys watching the development of Marquis. I think Marquis is going to be one of the biggest unexpected twists in the show, and it’s really going to open up a lot of doors and a lot of conversations.

What I love that Caroline [Dries] has done, is every season, it’s really her focus to bring up something that’s really happening in the world and it being something that we focus on through our storytelling. So, like, last season, the Black Lives Matters episode and everything that kind of surrounded it was obviously mirroring what was happening in the United States.

So, for this season, a lot of it has to do with mental health. So, I’m really excited, because Nick Creegan, who plays Marquis, is such a talented, dynamic actor, and to be able to play in this world, but also play with a theme that’s so personal and real to so many of us, he does it so amazingly well. So, it’s just an honor to be able to play with him. Literally, when he and Robin and I have scenes together, we leave like, “Yo, that was so much fun. I can’t believe we were able to do that.”

Robin: I have to say…we need to have this gathering again a little bit later. You’re going to be blown away by Nick and what he does. This character, it is unbelievable, and history making as well, and captivating and current and cool.

And for me, I have to say, what I love about this character, and I’ve been saying it, is yes, I played some powerful women before, and Jada Jet is so awesome and so powerful and runs a major company in Gotham City, but she’s a mom. She is a mom, and this is her soft spot, to the point where it could be her Achilles heel that she’s willing to do anything. And listen to me; hear me when I say “anything” for her children. I think the dynamic between Jada and Ryan, I mean, at first she keeps Ryan at bay, because of the guilt she feels about not being in Ryan’s life, but then, do we get close? Will I put her in danger being close to her, wanting to protect her, just loving her so much? So, I love that, because I’m a mom. So, I love that. I’m playing this powerful woman, but I’ve never kind of done it with that kind of sensibility of mom underneath it all. And even Javicia tells a story about one of the scenes that she and I and Nick did where she’s so much of a mom and does such peculiar things that Javicia was even like, “Maybe I don’t want to be a part of this family. Uh oh.”

Question: I have a question for Miss Javicia. So, Batwoman has pretty much always been a queer icon and icon in the queer community, but with your casting, now she’s also a an icon in the black community. So, my question is, when did it hit you that you’re representing these minority communities, and what does that mean to you?

Javicia: Honestly, no matter what role I do, I’m representing that, because that’s my community, you know what I mean? It’s really cool when the stories represent me as well, obviously, but I feel like one of the most important parts of representation is that even if the story isn’t about race, even if the story isn’t about gender, just us existing is that representation. So, anytime I get the honor of playing any character on TV, I feel like it’s my job to be my community’s representation [of] the best that I can be. Since that’s what always my goal is, it allows me not to put so much weight onto that and just put more weight into the work, you know what I mean? Like, it’s beautiful that it checks these boxes.

So, what I want to do is I want to match the quality of the storytelling with the history that it’s making. I don’t want to just be the first black Batwoman…When you turn it on, you’re watching it, and you’re captivated by the storytelling, by the storylines, by the the castings and the dialogue and the performances, that’s what I want to bring to life. I want that if I’m that representation, that I’m worthy to be of that representation. I think that this show, in the writing of it and the characters involved, allow that to happen. That’s why I’m really, really excited about the season. I’m more excited about this season than my first season. I’m really excited about this season, because I think that everything matches to the level of being able to say, “Wow, she’s black, she’s queer, and I feel proud of what they’re doing over there. I feel proud of that show.” It is a great representation of my community. That’s what I want to be a part of.

Question: My question is for both of you, starting with Javicia. I was wondering, as Ryan, when she finds out her mother’s alive and later on, interact[s] with her, from a psychological standpoint, does that have any influence [on you] or impact you as Batwoman? For Robin, can you talk about the psychological impact as well of learning more about Ryan?

Javicia: I mean, it definitely influences [her], because at the end of the day, there’re so many secrets that are happening at the same time that Ryan’s on this journey, and then, they start to conflict. Her journey of her trying to figure out this situation with her mom starts to conflict with her role as Batwoman, because at the end of the day, my job is to protect Gotham City. And if at any time, someone I love is interfering in that, it becomes a very complicated situation. That plays on a lot of different levels this season, like a lot of different levels, not just with, obviously, Jada Jet, but with other characters as well. So, psychologically, I think that it’s a very, obviously, tricky situation to be in when it’s your mom. You know what I mean? Like, no matter how much she wasn’t there, Ryan wants this relationship, because who wouldn’t want this relationship? And I think, more than anything, what Ryan wants to find out is that there had to be a reason why you gave me up. Ryan doesn’t want to feel like, “Oh, you just gave me up, because you didn’t want me.” She wants to feel like you gave me up, because, I don’t know, were you being hurt? Was it unplanned? So, that becomes very conflicted in her journey as well.

Robin: Yeah, I think that whole mother-daughter, you really see it, and especially being in the inside doing a scene with Ryan, and it seems adversarial at first, Ryan for her reasons, and Jada for her reasons of wanting to keep her at bay. Then, it’s nice to watch them become mother and daughter. Then, my daughter just happens to really know how to kick butts, like a serious bad ass. We do one scene, [and there’s] a look of, “Whoa!” But I think the psychology of dealing with the guilt that Jada feels, you know, and Jada just as a woman, I love the fact that her being a mother is really, like I said, could be her Achilles heel, and her love for her children. I mean, she loves and adores Ryan, and that brings up, I think, a lot of guilt for her that she wasn’t in her life. I think Ryan, you know, I can feel Ryan wanting to protect her. I can feel Ryan feeling her vulnerability. In spite of however Jada comes off, I see Ryan looking at me with these big eyes saying, “Love me. Am I okay? I did okay.” And that’s really nice to watch an actress play, to be this bad ass, put on this suit, kick butt, then, in a simple way, just say, “Am I enough? Do you think I did okay?”

Question: What is something that we’re going to see this season for Ryan or Batwoman that we haven’t seen before?

Javicia: The dynamic of a mother, which is a huge influence, mentally, emotionally, especially, is going to be a huge influence on the bat team. I don’t think that we realize how much that’s going to affect Ryan’s place in the bat team and the bat team’s place in Ryan’s life, because there’s a difference between the family that you choose and the family that you were born into. I think the moment that Ryan starts to feel like she has a family, starts to feel like [she] belongs somewhere, where she went a long time not feeling like she had anywhere to belong.

Another big change is we might see a little bit of romance in Ryan’s life, because we really didn’t get to see that last season. So, I’m excited for for that side of Ryan; I haven’t played that side of Ryan. So, I’m actually excited to play it, because I haven’t played it, and I would love to see what my natural Ryan instincts are going to be in the romance world. I’m probably a dork, to be honest, [laughs] because I am, and me and Ryan are so much alike. I’m glad I don’t have to like make the first move, because I kind of suck at that.

What else will we see? Oh, we’re bringing in a lot of the bat villains, so you’re gonna get to see Ryan interact with characters like Poison Ivy and the Mad Hatter, and like, come on; that’s really cool. This season of Batwoman is gonna be epic. It really is.

Here is the audio version of it.

Interview Transcribed by Jamie of http://www.scifivision.com

MORE INFO:

Wednesday, October 13 SEASON PREMIERE – “Mad As A Hatter” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
SEASON PREMIERE – As Batwoman (Javicia Leslie) continues to keep the streets of Gotham safe, Batwing (Camrus Johnson) joins in on the action, but Luke quickly realizes he hasn’t quite mastered his suit. Meanwhile, as Alice (Rachel Skarsten) sits hopelessly imprisoned in Arkham, Sophie (Meagan Tandy) fully enjoys her freedom. When Ryan pays Alice a visit to ask about the bombshell she dropped – that Ryan’s birth mother is still alive – Ryan must decide if she should go down the rabbit hole of her past. As Mary (Nicole Kang) prepares to finally graduate from medical school, she feels the absence of her family more than ever. But when an Alice admirer stumbles upon one of the missing Bat Trophies, Gotham and the Bat Team get mixed up in the madness, culminating in a shockingly gruesome graduation… and an equally shocking new partnership. Also starring Robin Givens and Victoria Cartagena. Holly Dale directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#301). Original airdate 10/13/2021. Every episode of BATWOMAN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo

“BATWOMAN”

Wednesday (9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW

In season three of “Batwoman,” Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie) has shed her parole for the Batsuit and her van for the Batcave to carry out the legacy of Batwoman and protect Gotham’s underserved communities. Her journey continues as she and the Bat Team focus on finding Batman’s scattered trophies, a collection of objects seized from Gotham’s most infamous villains, before they land in pernicious hands. Meanwhile, Ryan personally struggles with the bombshell dropped by Alice (Rachel Skarsten) – that her birth mother is still alive.

Alice is locked up in Arkham and holding on to hope that her father, a recently incarcerated Jacob Kane, will save her…but nothing can keep an evil woman down. Mary (Nicole Kang) is graduating from medical school and finding difficulty juggling her roles as a full-fledged MD at her clinic and as a vital part of the Bat Team. At the same time, Luke (Camrus Johnson) is winging it as a superhero after discovering a suit made for him by his father, but he soon realizes it takes more than a suit to be super. Having said goodbye to Kate and the Crows, Sophie (Meagan Tandy) feels free to find a new purpose, but while making the most of her newly liberated lifestyle, she finds herself in the middle of an exciting but very unexpected love triangle.

As visits from villains past loom over Gotham and anyone can become a baddie by finding a wayward Bat trophy, Renee Montoya (Victoria Cartagena) steps in to supervise recovery of the scattered artifacts, forcing an unwelcome partnership between Gotham’s favorite hero and most notorious ne’er-do-well. And despite best efforts to avoid her newly uncovered past, Ryan is thrust into the world of super mogul Jada Jet (Robin Givens) and her son Marquis (Nick Creegan) when Wayne Enterprises lands on the radar of another one of Gotham’s most powerful families.

BATWOMAN stars Javicia Leslie, Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Camrus Johnson, Victoria Cartagena, Robin Givens, and Nick Creegan.

Based on the characters from DC, BATWOMAN is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television with executive producers Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl”), Caroline Dries (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Smallville”), Geoff Johns (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Titans,” “DC’s Stargirl”), Chad Fiveash (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Gotham”), James Patrick Stoteraux (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Gotham”) and Sarah Schechter (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl”).

CREDITS FOR “BATWOMAN” ON THE CW

Day and time:	Wednesday, 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT
Network debut:	October 6, 2019
Short Synopsis:	In season three of BATWOMAN, Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie) has shed her parole for the Batsuit and her van for the Batcave to carry out the legacy of Batwoman and protect Gotham’s underserved communities. Her journey continues as she and the Bat Team focus on finding Batman’s trophies, a collection of objects seized from Gotham’s most infamous villains, before they land in the wrong hands.
Cast:	Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder/Batwoman
	Rachel Skarsten as Alice
	Meagan Tandy as Sophie Moore
	Nicole Kang as Mary Hamilton
	Camrus Johnson as Luke Fox
	Victoria Cartagena as Renee Montoya
	Robin Givens as Jada Jet
	Nick Creegan as Marquis Jet

Executive Producers:	Greg Berlanti, Caroline Dries, Geoff Johns and Sarah Schechter
Produced by: Format:	Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television Drama 60 min (Filmed in HD)
Origination:	Vancouver, British Columbia

JAVICIA LESLIE

Javicia Leslie (from Batwoman video on Instagram) Ryan Wilder in “Batwoman”

Javicia Leslie stars as Ryan Wilder, a goofy, relatable, and street-smart lesbian who transforms into the hero Gotham’s been missing in The CW’s highly anticipated new drama “Batwoman.”

Leslie is known to television audiences for her role as Ali Finer on “God Friended Me” and Paris Duncan on “The Family Business.” On the feature film front, she recently tackled the lead role in hilarious new comedy, “Always a Bridesmaid,” penned by NAACP nominated Yvette Nicole Brown. Leslie also directed two short films this year, “Black Excellence” and “Howl.”

Born in Germany and raised in Maryland, Leslie graduated from Hampton University where she appeared in several productions including “Seven Guitars,” “For Colored Girls” and “Chicago.” As driven philanthropically as she is in her career, Leslie started The Chandler Foundation which gives back to youth in her community. When not filming, she spends her free time with her dog and staying healthy through her passion for fitness.

Robin Simone Givens (born November 27, 1964) is an American actress and model. She is also a graduate of Sarah Batwoman -- “Loose Tooth” -- Image Number: BWN302b_0018r -- Pictured (L-R): Robin Givens as Jada Jet -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Lawrence College.

Givens landed her breakthrough role of Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class in 1986, and remained on the series for its 5-year duration. Her troubled marriage to boxer Mike Tyson from 1988 drew considerable media attention, as did their acrimonious divorce. She later went on to become a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline for several years.

Givens continued her career with film and television roles such as The Women of Brewster Place (1989) and Boomerang (1992). In 1996, Givens co-starred on the sitcom Sparks, which aired for two seasons on UPN. In January 2000, she took over hosting duties on the syndicated talk show Forgive or Forget. In 2007, Givens released her autobiography, Grace Will Lead Me Home. She has since had recurring roles on The Game, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Chuck, Riverdale and its spin-off Katy Keene. She starred in “Ambitions” on OWN in 2019.

From Entertainment Weekly:

She has been cast in the series regular role of Jada Jet, the powerful CEO of Jet Industries who “isn’t bossy — she’s the boss.” Described as “passionate and hard-working,” Jada is “a woman who has worked her way through life’s ups and downs to climb her way to the top — all while being extremely protective over her impetuous son.”

But perhaps the most important part of Jada’s character description is the revelation that she has “a deep past that forced her to give up her first-born child.”

Proofread and Edited by Brenda

Javicia Leslie as Batwoman and Camrus Johnson as Lucius Fox

Interview with the cast of “Chucky”

Posted on October 12, 2021March 15, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

TV Interview!

Zackary Arthur, Brad Dourif, Devon Sawa, Jennifer Tilly and Don Mancini of "Chucky" on Syfy

Interview with creator Don Mancini and actors Zackary Arthur, Brad Dourif, Devon Sawa, and Jennifer Tilly of “Chucky” on Syfy by Suzanne 9/13/21

This was a very fun press panel for TCA about the new Syfy show “Chucky,” based on the “Child’s Play” movies. I was surprised at how my question was answered, but that’s okay…that’s part of the fun of interviewing – you never know what kind of answer you’ll get!
I’m not really a horror fan. I don’t mind some shows, like “Supernatural” or “Legacies,” but I find horror movies and many of the shows to be very depressing and too gross, so I avoid them. The “Chucky” first episode is not too gory, but apparently it does get more so, judging from what said here.
Also, I like to root for the hero, and in these type of shows, the horror entity (in this case, Chucky) usually wins. Or at least, he’ll kill off an awful lot of people before he dies.

NBCUNIVERSAL SUMMER 2021 TCA VIRTUAL PRESS TOUR
USA & SYFY Chucky
Zackary Arthur, Actor, “Jake Webber”
Brad Dourif, Actor, Voice of “Chucky”
Devon Sawa, Actor, “Logan Wheeler”
Jennifer Tilly, Actor, “Tiffany Valentine”
Don Mancini, Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer
Virtual via Zoom September 13, 2021

I asked this question: I haven’t seen any of the “Child’s Play” movies, but I assume that they have a lot more gore and violence than the TV show. Was that a decision you made, or did the network tell you not to make it too gory? Or how did that come about?”

They all laughed when I said that, which was a bad sign. Don Mancini, the showrunner, replied that I should just wait. In other words, it does get a lot more gory and violent. Oh, that’s too bad. Well, now I know not to watch any more of the shows. Stars Zackary Arthur and Jennifer Tilly chimed in to add that they have a whole “blood team” that works on the movie. Mancini continued to say that it was important to him to retain “all of the aspects of the franchise that the fans love, one of which is the gore, the other of which, of course, is Chucky’s propensity for dropping f-bombs. And the networks SYFY and USA, when we pitched the project, assured us that there would be no compromise in these departments.” He went on to explain that when he worked on “Hannibal” for NBC, and “Channel Zero” for Syfy (both for NBC/Universal), he was surprised at how far they let him push the envelope on this sort of thing. He mentioned that there will be “no compromises” in that regard. He went on to remind us that in the first episode, the first death that Chucky causes has no blood because he’d heard his new buddy Jake say that he doesn’t like seeing blood. He chuckled, “that’s Chucky’s idea of being thoughtful.”

Mancini was also asked if he’d ever thought of exploring the childhood of the original murderer, Charles Lee Ray (the ghost that inhabits the Chucky doll) for a movie sequel before. He concurred that fans have been wanting to see that for decades. this was one of the reasons he wanted to do a TV series, where there’s a lot more time to delve into his background and other “storytelling.”

Another reporter asked about other stylistic changes between the movie and the TV show. Mancini replied, it’s very important to me, and I try to have a different overriding, governing aesthetic for each film” and now with the TV show. This is the first time they’ve presented Chucky during the Halloween season. He wanted to really have a “luxurious and glamorous
autumn look with fall foliage …that became the central aesthetic principle.” This gave them some challenges because they shot it during the spring and summer seasons. They had to have trucks bring in artificial fall leaves for them to spread around the set. They had also shot drone footage least year of the fall outdoors, outside of Toronto, where they shoot the show. He added, “it looks like a Halloween horror movie as directed by Dario Argento or Brian De Palma. At least, that was our goal.”

Tilly praised their production designer and cinematographer, who made the show look beautiful. She feels that it looks very different from “Cult of Chucky,” which took place in the winter in a mental institution, where it was very sterile. She says that the set design looks very expensive, and maintains that it is, indeed, expensive. She was surprised at how much money they have for the series. Devon Sawa added in his two cents that he, also, was shocked when he arrived at how big their budget must be, since there were so many departments, and how many people that were working in them. He also praised at the beautiful job they did on the look of the show. “It looks stunning. It’s so beautiful to look at.”

Then a journalist asked Sawa and Zackary Arthur, who are new to the franchise, what their perceptions were before they joined, and what questions they’d had. Sawa admitted that he was already a fan, having grown up with the Chucky series of movies. He leaped at the chance to audition for it. He piled on the kudos to both Chucky and his voice, Brad Dourif, calling them “legends.” He said, Chucky belongs on the Mount Rushmore of horror with, you know, Krueger and Jason.” He was thrilled to be part of this show. Mancini jokingly gave him a hard time for not mentioned the script, too, but Sawa seriously added, quickly, that the script was great, too. He also loved playing twins in the show.

Tilly jokingly asked Arthur, “Do you have anything flattering to add about Don to that question?” and he replied that he always does. Then he continued in a more serious vein that he wasn’t allowed to watch gory movies when growing up, but he envied the cool kids in school who watched and loved the Chucky movies. Tilly added, “Yeah, now they’re all losers,” and he replied, also joking, “Yeah. That’s what happens when you watch violent movies.” He also said that he felt very cool auditioning for the series.

As they joked more about Mancini, he playfully told them to stop it. Tilly mentioned seriously that they’re lucky to have Arthur, and that Mancini had told her what a great actor he is. She gave us an example of a scene where he and another actor, Bjorgvin Arnarson (Devon), kiss. She explained, “They have a moment of human connection. And everybody on the set was
weeping because it was so touching.” She also said that she was excited about working with Sawa, whom she loved in “Final Destination.”

A journalist mentioned the 2019 remake, which none of them participated in. He/she wondered if doing the TV series was a way to reclaim it. Tilly answered that the TV series was already being considered long before that. Even though the film did very well, she compares it to the “New Coke vs. Classic Coke” situation. She thinks people will like the series better because they have the original Chucky, Brad Dourif, who thinks that he wouldn’t do the remake without Mancini. Dourif corrected her, though, saying, they didn’t call him, but he would have done that. Mancini joked, “Great story, Jennifer, but it never happened.”

Tilly went on, saying that the wonderful thing about the franchise is how loyal the fans are. She expressed that they’re twice as fanatical as Trekkies. The internet helped her realize how much of an icon Chucky is and how he and her character, Tiffany, are loved worldwide. She’s very grateful to Don for writing her so much into the TV show. She would have been happy to just have a tiny part, but he gave her much more. She gushed, I can’t help but blurt out things like, ‘Thank you, Don.
Thank you for the wonderful scripts. And thank you for putting me in the television series.’ Because his writing is so
amazing.” She also let us know that Brad Dourif’s daughter, Fiona, appears in the second half of the season, and we also see the return of Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) and Kyle (Christine Elise).

She also added that the show’s story is “just such a beautiful coming-of-age movie. I mean, you kind of don’t even need Chucky because the relationship between Zackary and the other kids is really just you’re rooting for them. You want to know where it goes.” She praises the actors who play the teens.

Another person from the press asked Arthur and Sawa whether they were worried when they signed on to the series whether their characters would be killed or not by Chucky. He/she also wondered if Sawa asked to play twins. Sawa had a funny answer: “Of course, my worry was dying on the show because both my characters are giant assholes.” He agreed that you do hope for the “best death scene possible” or that one of them will live.

Tilly added that she never worries about dying because Tiffany dies in every movie, and yet Mancini keeps bringing her back to life (just as he does with Chucky). She says that the franchise is “magical.”

Mancini jumped in the question to say that they also re-use the same actors frequently in other roles. He claimed, “We were doing that before Ryan Murphy started doing that with the repertoire company he put together on ‘American Horror Story.’ So even if someone dies, they can come back in another role.” He started that with Tilly in the 90’s. She’s gotten killed as both a person and as a doll, and brought back for four movies as well as the series. Brad has also died once or twice in eveyr movie. He half-joked that “if Zack and Devon play their cards right, the sky’s the limit, regardless of what happens to their characters.” Brad Douriff agreed to what he said.

Tilly hinted that a line of dialogue in the series refers to this point. She didn’t want to mention more due to spoilers.
She boasted that she’s been suggesting to Mancini for 30 years that they tell the origin story in a better way than they did in the movies (with younger actors). She and Dourif agreed that the fans will be excited to see this. She added that there is a lot of fan fiction about it — “the two of them before they became dolls.” Tilly teased that Don is the biggest fan of the “Chucky” franchise than anyone. She cites bringing back Andy Barclay as an adult as one example of the lengths Mancini goes to. She thinks that there is a lot more of a “throughline” in their franchise because of using the same actors, and that brings more “emotional impact.” Dourif added that it’s really worked well on “an acting level,” which he finds surprising. He added that he found Alex Vincent to be “hauntingly good.” He suggests that really living with the franchise may have affected him and his work… “Things get inside you and they mean something.” He mentioned that his daughter, who grew up with “Chucky,” did really well, probably because she “grew up in the house of Chucky.” Tilly and Sawa praised his daughter’s acting, which leds to Dourif joking that he done a great job of fishing for those compliments.

Tilly went on some more about how much she loved the first “Chucky” movie she did. She was not interested in it at first, but the writing in the script impressed her as did Brad Dourif’s acting as well as his daughter’s. She mentioned in passing that he was nominated before for an Oscar (For “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” in 1976), which I’d forgotten. She had also never done voice-over, and she said it was a lot of fun, and they let them ad-lib there. She said, enthusiastically, that Brad is brillint. “It wasn’t like, ‘Oh, I’m a doll and you’re a doll. Let’s knock this off and go spend our paycheck.’ He really took it seriously.” She gave an example from their filming of “Bride of Chucky,” where she dies, and she saw him cry in the booth, and she was crying, too. She points out that she’s learned from fans that they’re more often rooting for Chucky instead of his vicims because “They identify with his struggles” and love him.

Arthur answered the question, saying that he doesn’t worry about being killed off because he and Chucky are “buddies” who would “team up.”

Dourif was asked at what age he let Fiona watch his “Chucky” movie and whether he’s surprised that the franchise has lasted so long that she could play major parts in it.

Dourif first answered that no actor thinks that any movies or show will end up that successful. You just have to take it one at a time. It’s never a sure thing. He added that Fiona’s friends in school wanted him to talk like Chucky and do the laugh, so it was already a part of her life. She was very young when she came to the studio with him, when he had to do some additional dialogue. He was screaming and yelling while his character was being burned alive “in agony.” She got very upset and left, so they had to stop, so he could find her and reassure her that it was okay. He added, “So, she had her first kind of traumatic experience around me doing Chucky pretty young.” Tilly then make some jokes about his daughter being terrorized and having to go to therapy.

The last journalist asked Dourif to tell us the process in which he found the voice for Chucky. That’s a great question.

Dourif responded that he’s constantly having to adjust his Chucky voice because as you age, your voice changes. Mancini helps him and tells him what to adjust, such as getting higher in certain places. He added that Chucky originally was from Chicago, but now he sounds more like he’s from New Jersey. He will sometimes watch “Cult of Chucky” and mimic the voice he used there before they shoot again. Mancini said modestly that he doesn’t have to give Dourif any help.

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In the new CHUCKY television series, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos after a vintage ‘Good Guy’ doll turns up at a suburban yard sale. Soon, everyone must grapple with a series of horrifying murders that begin to expose the town’s deep hypocrisies and hidden secrets. Meanwhile, friends and foes from Chucky’s past creep back into his world and threaten to expose the truth behind his mysterious origins as a seemingly ordinary child who somehow became this notorious monster. CHUCKY is produced by UCP and executive produced by creator Don Mancini, David Kirschner, Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund. Harley Peyton will also serve as executive producer. Mancini, who penned the film franchise, wrote the television adaptation, will direct the first episode and serves as showrunner.

CHUCKY is produced by UCP and executive produced by creator Don Mancini, David Kirschner, Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund. Harley Peyton will also serve as executive producer. Mancini, who penned the film franchise, wrote the television adaptation, will direct the first episode and serves as showrunner.

Zackary Arthur

Jake Wheeler, “CHUCKY”

Zackary Arthur plays Jake Wheeler in the new SYFY/USA Network drama “Chucky.”

Arthur was brought up in Los Angeles amongst a creative family whom all share a passion for the arts. As a young child, Arthur fell in love with the cinema and at the age of 6 quickly found the avenue of acting that he wanted to pursue.

Arthur’s career jumpstarted when he got one of the young leads in the feature film “The Fifth Wave,” opposite Chloë Grace Moretz. His television debut was a recurring role on the Emmy Award-winning Amazon series “Transparent” for all five seasons.

Arthur has subsequently starred in 30 film and television projects, including starring roles opposite Jim Carrey in “Kidding,” Nicholas Cage and Selma Blair in “Mom and Dad,” Natasha Henstridge in “Hero Dog: The Journey Home.” His latest film, “Jill,” is expected to be released shortly.

Brad Dourif

Chucky (Voice), “Chucky”

Brad Dourif does voiceover for the role of Chucky in the new SYFY/USA Network drama “Chucky.”

Dourif, who has been the voice of “Chucky” throughout the film franchise’s long run, won a BAFTA Award and earned an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in the Oscar-winning film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” starring Jack Nicholson.

Dourif is also known for his role as Grima Wormtongue on the “Lord of the Rings” franchise. Other film credits include “Halloween,” “Jungle Fever,” “Color of Night,” “Murder in the First,” “Alien: Resurrection

On the TV front, Dourif received an Emmy Award nomination for his supporting role as Doc Cochran on the beloved HBO Western “Deadwood,” which ran for three seasons. Other TV credits include “Once Upon a Time,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Criminal Minds,” “Psych,” “Law & Order: SVU” and many others.

Devon Sawa

Logan Wheeler / Lucas Wheeler, “Chucky”

Devon Sawa plays Logan and Lucas Wheeler in the new SYFY/USA Network series “Chucky.”

Born in Vancouver, Sawa is an industry veteran having got his start in such films as “Casper,” “Now and Then” and “Little Giants.” He’s co-starred in the horror franchise “Final Destination” as well as “Idle Hands,” “SLC Punk,” “Punk’s Dead” and “Hunter Hunter.”

On the TV side, Sawa has had roles on “Nikita,” alongside Maggie Q, as well as “McGyver,” “Hawaii 5-0” and, coming up, “Magnum PI.”

Sawa lives in Los Angeles, with his wife and two children. He is an avid athlete and trained MMA fighter.

Jennifer Tilly

Tiffany Valentine, “Chucky”

Jennifer Tilly is reprising the role of Tiffany Valentine in the new USA Network/SYFY drama “Chucky.” She has recurred in the Chucky franchise throughout the years, starring in the “Bride of Chucky,” “Seed of Chucky,” “Cult of Chucky,” and “Curse of Chucky.”

Tilly received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen’s “Bullets Over Broadway” and earned an American Comedy Award nomination for “Liar Liar,” opposite Jim Carrey.

She has two films set for release: “High Holiday,” a stoner comedy co-starring Cloris Leachman and Tom Arnold, and “Sallywood,” a parable of Hollywood based on a true story. Also this year, Tilly will co-star in the Disney Plus series “Monsters at Work,” reprising her role of Celia, Billy Crystal’s long suffering girlfriend.

Tilly’s film credits include “Bound,” “The Getaway,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys,” “Dancing at the Blue Iguana,” “Bride of Chucky” and “The Doors.”

On the TV side, Tilly has appeared on “Modern Family,” “Hill Street Blues,” “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show,” “Moonlighting,” “Cheers,” “Frasier,” “Drop Dead Diva,” and “CSI.” For the last 11 years, she’s been doing voiceover work for Fox’s “Family Guy.”

Equally at home on stage, Tilly has many theater credits under her belt, including “Tartuffe,” (LA Public Theatre) “Boy’s Life” (LAAT), “Baby With the Bathwater,” (LAPT) and “Vanities,” (Dramalogue Best Actress Award). She received a TheatreWorld Award for Best Newcomer for her performance in Second Stage’s “One Shoe Off” at the Joseph Papp Theatre. On Broadway in 2001, she co-starred in “The Women” with Cynthia Nixon and Kristen Johnson, and then returned to Broadway to co-star in “Don’t Dress for Dinner” in 2012.

She appeared with Miranda Richardson in the critically acclaimed world premiere of Wallace Shawn’s play “Grasses of a Thousand Colors” at the Royal Court Theatre in London. She then reprised her role in the American premiere at the Joseph Papp Theater.

Tilly is a skilled poker player and won a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker in 2005.

Don Mancini

Executive Producer, “Chucky”

Don Mancini serves at the showrunner and executive producer for the new SYFY/USA Network drama “Chucky.”

With the “Chucky” franchise, Mancini has created one of the most terrifying and iconic horror villains of all time. The redhaired, freckle-face doll possessed by the soul of a serial killer slashed his way into the pop culture zeitgeist in 1988 with the premiere of “Childs Play.” The franchise spawned six sequels, all of which Mancini wrote.

Mancini is not only a standout figure in horror, he is also one of the only franchise creators that has been attached to his creation for more than 30 years, and has no plans of slowing down.

Additionally, Mancini served as a writer and producer on “Hannibal” and “Channel Zero” as well as co-writer on “Tales From the Crypt.”

Proofread and Edited by Brenda

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Posted on October 10, 2021October 16, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

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SCRIPTED SHOWS

ABC The Rookie: In the Line of Fire (10/10) Show More

ABC The Good Doctor: Measure of Intelligence (10/11) Show More

ABC The Goldbergs: The William Penn Years (10/13) Show More

“The William Penn Years” – Never a sports enthusiast, Adam finds himself in a pickle with his peers when he’s recruited to film his high school’s highly awaited last football game of the year and fails to capture his team’s winning touchdown. Meanwhile, Beverly discovers her neighbor Arnie Wolfy (Dan Lauria) is moving and she’s determined to buy his spacious home and move the family in. Murray’s long-standing and unresolved conflict with Arnie challenges Beverly’s plans, but the family comes to appreciate home is where the heart is on a new episode of “The Goldbergs,” airing WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

ABC The Wonder Years: The Workplace (10/13) Show More

ABC The Conners: The Wedding of Dan and Louise (10/13) Show More

ABC Home Economics: Windmount Academy, $42,000/year (10/13) Show More

ABC A Million Little Things: pinocchio (10/13) Show More

ABC Station 19: Too Darn Hot (10/14) Show More

ABC Grey’s Anatomy : Hotter Than Hell (10/14) Show More

ABC Big Sky: You Have to Play Along (10/14) Show More

Amazon I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER – Friday, October 15 Show More

AMC The Walking Dead – Sunday, October 10, 9:00PM Show More

AMC The Walking Dead: World Beyond – Sunday, October 10, 10:03PM Show More

Apple TV+ PUPPY PLACE – Friday, October 15 Show More

BET House of Payne – Tuesday, October 12, 8:00PM Show More

BET Assisted Living – Tuesday, October 12, 8:30PM Show More

BET The Oval – Tuesday, October 12, 9:00PM Show More

BET Sistas – Wednesday, October 13, 9:00PM Show More

BET Twenties – Wednesday, October 13, 10:00PM Show More

CBS THE EQUALIZER – Sunday, October 10 Show More

CBS NCIS: LOS ANGELES – Sunday, October 10 Show More

CBS SEAL TEAM – Sunday, October 10 Show More

CBS THE NEIGHBORHOOD – Monday, October 11 Show More

CBS BOB ♥ ABISHOLA – Monday, October 11 Show More

CBS NCIS – Monday, October 11 Show More

CBS NCIS: HAWAI`I – Monday, October 11 Show More

CBS FBI – Tuesday, October 12 Show More

CBS FBI: INTERNATIONAL – Tuesday, October 12 Show More

CBS FBI: MOST WANTED – Tuesday, October 12 Show More

CBS CSI: VEGAS – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

CBS YOUNG SHELDON – Thursday, October 14 Show More

CBS UNITED STATES OF AL – Thursday, October 14 Show More

CBS GHOSTS – Thursday, October 14 Show More

CBS B POSITIVE – Thursday, October 14 Show More

CBS BULL – Thursday, October 14 Show More

CBS S.W.A.T. – Friday, October 15 Show More

CBS MAGNUM P.I. – Friday, October 15 Show More

CBS BLUE BLOODS – Friday, October 15 Show More

Comedy Central Awkwafina is Nora From Queens – Wednesday, October 13, 10:00PM Show More

The CW Roswell, New Mexico – Monday, October 11 Show More

The CW DC’s Stargirl – Tuesday, October 12 Show More

The CW Supergirl – Tuesday, October 12 Show More

The CW DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

The CW Batwoman – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

The CW Coroner – Thursday, October 14 Show More

The CW Legacies – Thursday, October 14 Show More

The CW Nancy Drew – Friday, October 15 Show More

Disney Sydney To The Max – Friday, October 15, 8:00PM Show More

Disney Gabby Duran & The Unsittables – Friday, October 15, 8:30PM Show More

Disney ZOMBIES: Addison’s Monster Mystery – Friday, October 15, 9:25PM Show More

Disney+ JUST BEYOND – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

Epix Chapelwaite – Sunday, October 10, 10:00PM Show More

FOX THE SIMPSONS – Sunday, October 10 Show More

FOX THE GREAT NORTH – Sunday, October 10 Show More

FOX BOB’S BURGERS – Sunday, October 10 Show More

FOX FAMILY GUY – Sunday, October 10 Show More

FOX 9-1-1 – Monday, October 11 Show More

FOX THE BIG LEAP – Monday, October 11 Show More

FOX THE RESIDENT – Tuesday, October 12 Show More

FOX OUR KIND OF PEOPLE – Tuesday, October 12 Show More

FX IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY – Tuesday, October 12, 10:00PM Show More

FX AMERICAN HORROR STORY: DOUBLE FEATURE – Wednesday, October 13, 10:00PM Show More

FX WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS – Thursday, October 14, 10:00PM Show More

FXX CAKE – Thursday, October 14, 10:00PM Show More

Hallmark Chesapeake Shores – Sunday, October 10, 8:00PM Show More

Hallmark Movie Channel ADVICE TO LOVE BY – Saturday, October 16, 8:00PM Show More

HBO SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE – Sunday, October 10, 9:00PM Show More

HBO Max AQUAMAN: KING OF ATLANTIS – Thursday, October 14 Show More

Hulu DOPESICK – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

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Lifetime LIST OF A LIFETIME – Sunday, October 10, 8:00PM Show More

Lifetime DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF: THE KRISTINE CARLSON STORY – Saturday, October 16 Show More

Lifetime FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE – Saturday, October 16 Show More

LMN HER BOYFRIEND’S DEADLY SECRET – Friday, October 15, 8:00PM Show More

NBC “ORDINARY JOE””SHOOTING STAR” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “LA BREA””THE HUNT” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “NEW AMSTERDAM””SEED MONEY” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “CHICAGO MED””STATUS QUO, aka THE MESS WE’RE IN” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “CHICAGO FIRE””THE RIGHT THING” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “CHICAGO PD””IN THE DARK” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT“”FAST TIMES @THEWHEELHOUSE” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME“”THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE LOVELY” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE””RAMI MALEK / YOUNG THUG” ORIGINAL Show More

No Time to Die

Netflix THE KING’S AFFECTION – Monday, October 11 Show More

Netflix MY NAME – Friday, October 15 Show More

Netflix KARMA’S WORLD – Friday, October 15 Show More

Netflix MISFIT: THE SERIES – Saturday, October 16 Show More

Nickelodeon SIDE HUSTLE – Saturday, October 16, 8:00PM Show More

The Way You Luke Tonight – TBA

Own QUEEN SUGAR – Tuesday, October 12, 8:00PM Show More

Paramount+ GUILTY PARTY – Thursday, October 14 Show More

PBS Call The Midwife – Sunday, October 10 Show More

PBS Grantchester – Sunday, October 10 Show More

Showtime AMERICAN RUST – Sunday, October 10, 10:00 PM Show More

Showtime WORK IN PROGRESS – Sunday, October 10, 11:00PM Show More

Showtime THE L WORD: GENERATION Q – Monday, October 11, 9:00PM Show More

Showtime BACK TO LIFE – Monday, October 11, 10:00PM Show More

Starz BMF – Sunday, October 10, 8:00PM Show More

Starz HEELS – Sunday, October 10, 9:00PM Show More

Syfy/USA Network CHUCKY – Tuesday, October 12, 10:00PM Show More

Syfy/USA Network DAY OF THE DEAD – Tuesday, October 12, 11:00PM Show More

Syfy DAY OF THE DEAD – Friday, October 15, 10:00PM Show More

Syfy SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE – Saturday, October 16, 10:00PM Show More

UpTV LOVE AT SKY GARDENS – Sunday, October 10, 7:00PM Show More

USA Network THE SINNER – Wednesday, October 13, 10:00PM Show More

NON-FICTION

ABC America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3202 (10/10) Show More

ABC Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Donny Osmond, Jeff Garlin and Amber Riley (10/10) Show More

ABC Supermarket Sweep: We’ve Got Golden Cans! (10/10) Show More

“We’ve Got Golden Cans!” – Three-time Emmy® nominee and comedienne Leslie Jones is back with a stockpile of groceries and more good times when an all-new episode of “Supermarket Sweep” airs SUNDAY, OCT. 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)

ABC Dancing with the Stars: Disney Heroes Night (10/11) Disney Villains Night (10/12) Show More

ABC Special: A Night in the Academy Museum (10/12) Show More

ABC Shark Tank: 1302 (10/15) Show More

“1302” – Peter Jones, global business tycoon and original Dragon from BBC’s “Dragon’s Den” (the U.K. version of “Shark Tank”), brings his expertise from across the pond into the Tank in an all-new episode. First into the Tank are entrepreneurs from Chattanooga, Tennessee, who think their gift of music is sure to make their dreams come true when they introduce their one-of-a-kind custom song service to the Sharks. Entrepreneurs from Sacramento, California, pitch their helpful work-from-home product that increases productivity, boosts confidence and decreases interruptions. A proper sibling duo from Austin, Texas, present their convenient and healthy meal service that does not require refrigeration, mailed directly to your door while siblings from Seabrook, New Hampshire, hope to hook the Sharks with their apparel company focused on helping clean the world’s oceans on  “Shark Tank,” airing FRIDAY, OCT. 15 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)

ABC 20/20: The Principal’s Wife (10/15) Show More

ABC Saturday Night College Football: TCU at Oklahoma (10/16) Show More

SATURDAY NIGHT COLLEGE FOOTBALL PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE: Airing Saturday, October 16, 2021. 7:30-11:00 p.m. – TCU (3-2) at Oklahoma (6-0). From Memorial Stadium.

Bravo The Real Housewives of Potomac – Sunday, October 10, 8:00PM Show More

Bravo The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City – Sunday, October 10, 9:00PM Show More

CBS “60 MINUTES” LISTINGS FOR SUNDAY, OCT. 10 (7:30-8:30 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT) ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK Show More

CBS SURVIVOR 41 – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

CBS TOUGH AS NAILS – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

CBS 48 HOURS – Saturday, October 16 Show More

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The CW Legends Of The Hidden Temple – Sunday, October 10 Show More

The CW Killer Camp – Sunday, October 10 Show More

The CW Penn & Teller: Fool Us – Friday, October 15 Show More

FOX THE MASKED SINGER – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

FOX ALTER EGO – Wednesday, October 13 Show More

FOX THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PRESENTED BY BUD LIGHT PLATINUM – Thursday, October 14 Show More

FOX WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN – Friday, October 15 Show More

FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL – Saturday, October 16 Show More

HBO WE’RE HERE – Monday, October 11, 9:00PM Show More

NBC “FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA””101021” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL””BUFFALO BILLS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “THE VOICE””THE BATTLES PREMIERE” ORIGINAL Show More

10/11/2021 (08:00PM – 10:01PM) (Monday) : The battle rounds begin as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-to-head in hopes of advancing to the knockouts. Each coach has one steal and one save at their disposal. TV-PG

NBC “THE VOICE””THE BATTLES PART 2” ORIGINAL Show More

10/12/2021 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : The battle rounds continue as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-to-head in hopes of advancing to the knockouts. Each coach has one steal and one save at their disposal. TV-PG

NBC “HOME SWEET HOME””NOT AS IMPORTANT AS I THOUGHT I WAS!” ORIGINAL Show More

10/15/2021 (08:00PM – 09:00PM) (Friday) : TV-PG – Black lesbian mothers reflect on the importance of teaching their heritage to their three young children after experiencing the deep-rooted culture of their switch family, an Orthodox Greek family of six. As everyone learns about their differences, both families revel in the commonalities they ultimately share with one another.

NBC “DATELINE””FR3104” ORIGINAL Show More

USA Network WWE RAW – Monday, October 11, 8:00PM Show More

USA Network WWE NXT – Tuesday, October 12, 8:00PM Show More

USA Network CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST – Thursday, October 14, 8:00PM Show More

USA Network AMERICA’S BIG DEAL – Thursday, October 14, 9:00PM Show More

“America’s Big Deal” from world-renowned inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano. With a mission to lift up America’s greatest small businesses and inventors, this groundbreaking first-of-its-kind series invites entrepreneurs from across the country to sell their products live on-air to home viewers through One Platform Commerce @ NBCU. Each week entrepreneurs will take the stage for a three-minute product pitch and the person with the most live sales throughout the episode will win the chance to strike a life-changing deal with one of the show’s retail giants. Premiering Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network, “America’s Big Deal” will be hosted by Emmy Award-nominated “Access Hollywood” journalist Scott Evans and will empower audiences to shop live using ShoppableTV and NBCUniversal Checkout to turn entrepreneurs’ dreams into reality.

RERUNS

CBS CSI: VEGAS – Saturday, October 16 Show More

CBS S.W.A.T. – Saturday, October 16 Show More

FOX GAME OF TALENTS – Saturday, October 16 Show More

NBC “LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT“”WELCOME TO THE PEDO MOTEL” Show More

NBC “LA BREA””THE HUNT” REPEAT Show More

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NBC “DATELINE WEEKEND MYSTERY””SA3103” ORIGINAL Show More

NBC “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE””DANIEL CRAIG / THE WEEKND” ORIGINAL Show More

OTHER

These TV series will come out on DVD October 12: “Black Lightning: The Fourth and Final Season” (also on Blu-ray); “Breaking Bobby Bones Season 1;” “Designated Survivor: The Complete Series;” “The Flash: The Complete Seventh Season” (also on Blu-ray); “Hawthorne: The Complete Series;” “The Incredible Dr. Pol Season 19;” “Kolchak: The Night Stalker: The Complete Series” (only on Blu-ray); “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear: Season 1” (only on Blu-ray + Digital); and “Mary Chapin Carpenter: One Night Lonely.”

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The cast of "Ghosts" on CBS

“Ghosts” on CBS Review by Suzanne 10/10/21

I really want to love this show, but it’s just not funny enough for me. This is based on a British show of the same name, which you watch on HBO Max and Daily Motion. Frankly, I find the British one a little funnier. Neither one is hilarious, though. To me, the main goal of a sitcom is to make me laugh. If I just sit here and smile, or chuckle occasionally, that’s not good enough. It’s not worth my time.

Rose McIver (“iZombie”) plays Samantha, and Utkarsh Ambudkar plays her husband, Jay. She inherits a big old house, so they decide to invest all of their money into fixing it up and making it into a bed and breakfast. Unbeknownst to Sam and Jay, the house is haunted by many ghosts from the past. When Sam hits her head, she can suddenly see and hear the ghosts. They become very annoying to her and her husband.

I do like shows about supernatural creatures, so that’s why I really wanted to like it. I like the characters, too. One ghost, Hetty, is a Victorian older woman (played by the marvelous Rebecca Wisocky). The ghost that stands out the most is Thorfin, a Viking (Devan Chandler Long). In the UK version, he was a caveman. This version of the show has a native American, Sasappis (Román Zaragoza), who seems very interesting. I want to learn more about them, and that’s the main reason I added it to my DVR.

I’m crossing my fingers that it gets funnier as it goes along.

MORE INFORMATION:

GHOSTS is a single-camera comedy about Samantha and Jay, a cheerful freelance journalist and up-and-coming chef from the city, respectively, who throw both caution and money to the wind when they decide to convert a huge rundown country estate they inherited into a bed & breakfast—only to find it’s inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents who now call it home. The departed souls are a close-knit, eclectic group that includes a saucy Prohibition-era lounge singer (Danielle Pinnock); a pompous 1700’s Militiaman (Brandon Scott Jones); a ‘60s hippie fond of hallucinogens (Sheila Carrasco); an overly upbeat ‘80s scout troop leader (Richie Moriarty); a cod-obsessed Viking explorer from 1009 (Devon Chandler Long); a slick ‘90s finance bro (Asher Grodman); a sarcastic and witty Native from the 1500s (Román Zaragoza); and a society woman and wife of an 1800’s robber baron who is Samantha’s ancestor (Rebecca Wisocky), to name a few. If the spirits were anxious about the commotion a renovation and B&B will create in their home, it’s nothing compared to when they realize Samantha is the first live person who can see and hear them.

Premiered Thursday, Oct. 7 on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on the CBS app and Paramount+.

ON AIR:

Thursday (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT)

ORIGINATION:

Montreal

FORMAT:

Comedy (Filmed in HD)

STARRING:	Rose McIver	(Samantha)
	Utkarsh Ambudkar	(Jay)
	Brandon Scott Jones	(Isaac)
	Richie Moriarty	(Pete)
	Danielle Pinnock	(Alberta)
	Asher Grodman	(Trevor)
	Román Zaragoza	(Sasappis)
	Sheila Carrasco	(Flower)
	Rebecca Wisocky	(Hetty)
	Devan Chandler Long	(Thorfinn)

PRODUCED BY:

CBS Studios in association with Lionsgate Television and BBC Studios’ Los Angeles production arm.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:

Joe Port & Joe Wiseman, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas; Alison Carpenter, Debra Hayward, and Alison Owen (Monumental Television); Angie Stephenson (BBC Studios); and Trent O’Donnell (pilot only)

Website: https://www.cbs.com/shows/ghosts/

CBS PR Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSTweet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostsCBS/

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The cast of "Ghosts" on CBS

Interview with Kelly Hu, Shannen Doherty, Sylvia Kwan and Roxy Shih

Posted on October 9, 2021August 11, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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Kelly Hu, Roxy Shih, Shannen Doherty and Sylvia Kwan of "List of a Lifetime" on Lifetime

Interview with Kelly Hu, Roxy Shih, Shannen Doherty and Sylvia Kwan of “List of a Lifetime” on Lifetime by Suzanne 9/14/21

This is such a good movie. It’s a bit sad but very enjoyable. The characters are great. I love Kelly Hu, anyway (from shows like “Arrow” and “Warehouse 13”), and she’s really sympathetic as the sad woman, Brenda Lee, who finds out she has cancer. It’s a heartwarming tale, and you won’t be disappointed. Sylvia Kwan is great as her daughter, Talia. Brenda finds Talia, whom she gave up when she was a baby. Shannen Doherty plays the woman who raised Talia. The story is all about how Talia gives Brenda reasons to fight her cancer by creating a bucket list.

The women were really fun on the panel. I hope you enjoy it!

TANYA LOPEZ: Hi, everyone. I’m Tanya Lopez, EVP of scripted content for Lifetime, and thank you all for joining us today. As you saw, we have a lot happening this fall, as the leading producer of original movies it’s exciting for all of us to be able to continue to create these films despite the pandemic and, no, it’s not easy, but the team really makes it look that way. I’m so proud of the incredible talent that we have here today; that we brought together to tell these stories both in front and behind the camera. We have Shannen Doherty starring not in one but two Lifetime movies in the month of October. The remake of “Dying to Belong” with Favour Onwuka and Jenika Rose, executive produced by Danielle von Zerneck, and “List of a Lifetime” from director Roxy Shih in which Shannen stars alongside Kelly Hu and Sylvia Kwan; but that’s not all. Our beloved and talented Shannen also directed the special content that follows the film as part of our Stop Breast Cancer for Life campaign. It’s amazing and, Shannen, I know you’re out there. You’re going to be directing more for us. Let’s start with off with “List of a Lifetime.”

MODERATOR: Hello, everybody, and welcome. Our first panel for today is “List of a Lifetime.” Please welcome stars Kelly Hu, Shannen Doherty, Sylvia Kwan and director Roxy Shih. Thank you so much for joining us, ladies. Our first question today is going to be from Jamie Ruby.

QUESTION: Hi, guys. Thanks for talking to us today. What I wanted to know, and this is kind of, I guess, the obvious question, but what’s on your bucket list for all of you?

KELLY HU: Oh. Mine is literally pages and pages long. I’ve been acquiring a bucket list for over thirty years now, so it would take up days to tell you about it.

SYLVIA KWAN: I definitely have a lot on my bucket list, too. I think Kelly and I are very similar in that way. I definitely want to backpack the Chilkoot Mountains. Mount Whitney is on my bucket list. I was supposed to do it last year, but didn’t get to do it. Sky diving, I want to go sky diving. I want to make a movie. Oh, I just did.

(Laughter.)

ROXY SHIH: Yes. Get it, girl.

SYLVIA KWAN: Yeah.

ROXY SHIH: I wanted to go to Iceland with my best friend for our ten year friendivarsary, but then COVID hit, and then that didn’t happen. I really want to see the aurora borealis. I like anything that just sort of helps us appreciate nature and all the amazing gifts that she allows us to see in certain moments at the time and to take care of our environment. So that’s probably my biggest one yet.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: I have no bucket list. I think, for me, I just think a bucket list is odd in my particular situation, because it means that I’m sort of trying to check things off before my time runs out. So I’ m very much like there’s no bucket list because I’m going to be the longest living person with cancer. And so I guess it would just be, if I had to say one, it would just be living. Like that’s the only thing that’s on my list at this point.

QUESTION: Thank you so much.

MODERATOR: Thank you. Our next question is going to be from Suzanne from TVMEG.COM.

QUESTION: Hi, great to see you all today. Kelly, I’ve seen you in a lot of shows where you’re a very strong, literally, a kick-ass woman, and you’re very passive in this show, at least for — in this movie for a long time. Was that difficult for you? Or how did you go about processing that?

KELLY HU: I think it really was. It was definitely a different kind of character for me. I never get to play these kind of characters. I think everybody always sees me as, you know the martial arts girl kicking butt, but kicking cancer’s ass, I think, is the hardest role that I’ve had to take on so far. I mean, this was really — It was a role that I had the most difficulty preparing for, and it had the biggest payoff at the end. It was absolutely amazing and so thankful to be able to do something like this.

QUESTION: All right. Thank you.

MODERATOR: Thank you. Our next question is from Jamie Steinberg.

KELLY HU: Is the mute button on maybe?

QUESTION: Oh, excuse me about that.

KELLY HU: No worries.

QUESTION: Such a pleasure to speak with all of you. Shannen, this was such a labor of love and a personal story, actually, probably close to your heart since you did have breast cancer. Were there any emotional moment for you while you were advising the stars, or maybe when you were behind the camera?

SHANNEN DOHERTY: Well, first, Roxy was our wonderful, amazing director and leader for “List of a Lifetime,” and I didn’t have to give anybody advice because between Roxy and these beautiful ladies who did such an amazing job with their own preparation process. They knew their characters. They knew the story. They did cancer proud, because they did all their due diligence. I had the easiest job. I got to show up for four days and be a part of their world. So I really I did nothing. They did everything.

KELLY HU: No. Shannen, you showed up. Oh, my God. You were amazing.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: So, I mean — thank you, and we all showed up. And, honestly, it’s, for me, this was truly like an unbelievable pleasure to be a part of, and I was blown away every second that I got to work with these amazing ladies.

ROXY SHIH: Thank you, Shannen. Love you.

(Laughter.)

KELLY HU: Yes, we love you.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: Somebody else has got to talk. I’m like ohhh.

MODERATOR: Okay. We’re going to move on to our next question from Jay Bobbin.

QUESTION: Hello. My question is for Shannen, too. Shannen, that weekend, this kind of bundles “Dying to Belong” in also, that is quite a weekend for you in many ways, and it kind of represents everything Lifetime is: serious, socially-minded dramas, also the content you directed to go along with that, plus also what we more technically call a Lifetime movie with “Dying to Belong,” that type of film. Can you talk a little bit about running the gamut of what Lifetime is in a single weekend among all these projects?

SHANNEN DOHERTY: I mean, I think what’s amazing about Lifetime is that they really support women, and they do support social issues from this movie about breast cancer to my other movie that’s really about bullying and like what society, the pressure that society can put on young people today, and I think working with a company like Lifetime and a studio like Lifetime is that you feel very supportive and very, very, very nurtured and, more importantly, you feel heard, and I think women all around the world who tune in also feel heard. It’s their movies connecting with people at the end of the day. I had no idea I was doing two Lifetime movies, and I’m really honored that they both ended up on Lifetime. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of this family. Discover the randm Tornado Vape, offering exceptional flavor and performance. Buy original products quickly in Germany for an unparalleled vaping experience that meets your needs.

QUESTION: Also, if I could do a follow up. With “List of a Lifetime,” the content that you directed following it, did those kind of come hand-in-hand or did your directing come about once you started filming “List of a Lifetime”? Were they both originated at the same time?

SHANNEN DOHERTY: No. So the special content it was sort of broached to me later if I would want to direct it, and the response was absolutely as long as this amazing group of women are comfortable with me directing them, and they were and they were amazing. Every single one was easy to direct, even Roxy, my director.

ROXY SHIH: I was so awkward.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: She took direction perfectly. Like it was a really —

ROXY SHIH: The roles were reversed. It was amazing.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: It was, right? I felt weird, like — but you took it so well. I mean, everybody did. It was one day, and as I posted on my Instagram, I was like this is like one of the best days of my life, and it was really was. I just had such a good time, and everybody made it very easy because they’re all pros.

QUESTION: Thank you.

KELLY HU: I just have to say before anybody else talks that this was such a sisterhood. Seriously, this project was really the best project I have ever been on. Everyone was absolutely amazing, and the sisterhood, the bonding that happened during this project was like no other project that I’ve ever worked on, seriously.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: I agree.

KELLY HU: Yeah.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: I agree, and we’re missing our other — you know, we’re missing Autumn, our producer who, you know, just —

KELLY HU: And Patricia —

ROXY SHIH: Yeah.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: And Patricia. Like, yeah, I agree with you. Out of, I’ve worked on, obviously, a lot of projects, and this is probably one of my favorites because it was just a big bonding — And you guys welcomed me in, because I came a little later. It was pretty fantastic, a phenomenal cast, phenomenal crew. Our director was okay.

(Laughter.)

ROXY SHIH: Step up.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: You’re the best.

ROXY SHIH: The love fest between us. And we forget that there’s other people in the room. Sorry —

Poster for "List of a Lifetime" SHANNEN DOHERTY: Right.

KELLY HU: I know.

MODERATOR: We have a question over here for Roxy. Roxy, did you feel it was important to have strong AAPI representation behind the camera for this movie?

ROXY SHIH: A hundred percent. I feel like the rise in inclusive storytelling that has been happening over the past few years as well as the rise of female stories being authentically represented by female filmmakers is just such a game changing sort of movement that’s happened for all of us, but not only is that important, it’s like we see the shift happening behind the scenes as well. Just because it’s happening in one aspect doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be happening in all aspects, as well. So I think with this one I think everybody on here can also say, as well, it was important to me that I had inclusive, diverse key crew, also women and queer people of color and just, you know, it was really just a — and these are all my friends also, so I think that’s what made it really comfortable just because it’s a safe space for me to feel supported on the schedule like this. But, in all essence, I think that change does need to happen in our industry, and it’s happening by that, like, happening as well. So I just think if one person starts doing it, if it’s just that one decision, allows more space at the table rather than fighting for that one seat. The Tornado Vape 20000 offers an unparalleled vaping experience with its high-capacity design, delivering maximum vapor production and rich flavor profiles. Ideal for both novice and experienced vapers, this device caters to a diverse consumer base seeking quality and performance. Its sleek design and user-friendly interface make it a popular choice for those who value convenience without compromising on satisfaction. Experience the ultimate in vaping pleasure with the tornado 20000—jetzt bestellen for a journey into dense clouds and vibrant tastes.

MODERATOR: Thank you so much.

ROXY SHIH: Thank you.

MODERATOR: Our next question is from Mekeisha Madden.

QUESTION: Hi, ladies. Thanks so much for making the time to talk to us. Okay, I have to ask this. This is a nerd out N.C.I.S. moment. Kelly and Sylvia, did you bond over the N.C.I.S. connection?

KELLY HU: Wait, we have an N.C.I.S. connection?

SYLVIA KWAN: Yeah. I think we were both on N.C.I.S. before.

KELLY HU: Oh, wow.

QUESTION: You didn’t know?

KELLY HU: Were you a victim too? How funny.

SYLVIA KWAN: So funny.

KELLY HU: Wait, I’ve done a couple of N.C.I.S. I wasn’t always a victim. Yeah.

(Laughter.)

SYLVIA KWAN: You weren’t always a victim.

KELLY HU: I think I might have shot someone.

SYLVIA KWAN: Oh, my. That’s hilarious. That’s really funny.

QUESTION: And a serious question to piggyback on what Roxy said. It was just really great to see women of color in front of and behind the camera. Can you talk about that? And just sort of just I’m hoping this is the upward trend that keeps happening. It was just great to see your story.

SYLVIA KWAN: Absolutely. I definitely think as more stories get told, especially with “Shang-Chi” coming out, which was amazing, like I love seeing —

ROXY SHIH: You looked so hot, yeah.

SYLVIA KWAN: Huh?

ROXY SHIH: When you look — Sorry, go, go.

SYLVIA KWAN: Sorry. I was like what? No. It definitely is incredible, and it definitely was such an incredible space. Like even on Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, sorry, we all wore red, which was so special. It’s something that I’ve never really experienced being on a set. I got a little emotional that day. I got to say, when I walked in and everyone was wearing red I was like, all right, this is different, you know. So I think it’s so important, and I love that this project had so much diversity behind the camera as well as in front of it. So I was just really, really grateful to be part of that and kind of part of the change like Roxy was talking about.

KELLY HU: And, this, I have to say, this was Sylvia’s first film, and we kept teasing her, like don’t get used to this because it doesn’t happen like this. Like being on set with this kind of love and sisterhood and positivity was so unique, but hopefully there will be more like that. Maybe, hopefully, Hollywood will be changing and there will be more projects like this where people can come together and really bond the way we did.

QUESTION: I hope so, too. Thanks, ladies.

MODERATOR: Thank you so much. Our next question is from Luaine Lee. Luaine, you might be muted.

QUESTION: I don’t see the unmute. Can you hear me?

MODERATOR: Yes, you’re good.

QUESTION: Okay. Shannen, your career has been so colorful. Was there ever a time when you wanted to just give it up?

SHANNEN DOHERTY: (Laughter.) Every day. No. I wouldn’t say give it up. And, thank you, it has been colorful. I’m going to take that as a big compliment, because I would hate to think that I was beige, so knowing that my career’s been colorful is — I’d like to think that I’ve chosen projects that are relatable but that are different that challenge me as an actor. And there were times where it got a little rough as far as the press goes, and that can feel — you can feel a bit defeated, absolutely, but that hasn’t been in so long. I think, I mean, it’s like thirty years ago, so. I haven’t felt that in probably like thirty years, and now I just sort of look at like there’s all these new chapters and new opportunities for my career hat I’m super excited about and just ready to keep charging forward.

(Laughter.)

SHANNEN DOHERTY: Roxy.

ROXY SHIH: Yes, bitch. Get it.

MODERATOR: Thank you. Our next question is from Francine Brokaw.

QUESTION: Hi, yes. For Shannen, you’ve popped up a lot on shows that have to do with cancer. I know you’ve had your struggles with it, I have as well. Have you gone through any point in your life that says I don’t want to hear the word? I don’t want to watch anything? I just want to ignore it for the time being?

SHANNEN DOHERTY: I think this is the first acting thing I’ve done about cancer, because I’ve been pretty careful about bringing the acting into that world. But, again, when I read the script, and I found out who all was involved, and I felt like I had to be a part of it, and I was super honored to be a part of it and, again, like what Kelly has been talking about, like, the sisterhood, that made this film even more special. Like, yes, the topic is special, and everybody’s performances are special, but the sisterhood behind the scenes sort of blows everything else out of the water for me, personally. And, no, I mean, I don’t — I feel like I have a responsibility in my more public life, which I separate from my acting life, I feel like I have a responsibility to talk about cancer and to perhaps educate people more to let people know that people with stage four are very much alive and very active and more than capable of working, and just to sort of raise money and spread awareness. So I don’t really get sick of it and in my very close-knit quarters it doesn’t really come up. My husband says that you would never know that I had cancer. I don’t ever complain. I don’t really talk about it. It’s just it’s part of life at this point.

MODERATOR: Thank you. We have time for one more question. That’s going to be Suzanne.

QUESTION: Oh, hi. Who wrote the movie? And do you know why she named the main character Brenda Lee? I just noticed that as I was watching.

KELLY HU: You want to take that, Roxy?

ROXY SHIH: Yeah. The script was written by Jessica Landry. Jessica and I haven’t connected. Like basically the script was given to me by Autumn, our amazing producer, and I read the script. I was really burnt out at the time. I read like fifteen pages into it, and I’m like I just have to do this. So I connected with her and I’m just like, “Yo, girl, really great job on this. Hey, we shot it. It was amazing.” And I think that we’re going to connect in the future, but I think the Brenda Lee thing was probably super random. Does that have a personal reason with you?

KELLY HU: Shannen.

QUESTION: With me?

ROXY SHIH: Yeah. Or is it —

QUESTION: Oh, no. Just the famous singer Brenda Lee —

SHANNEN DOHERTY: Brenda Lee.

ROXY SHIH: Oh, no. I don’t think —

KELLY HU: Oh, that Brenda Lee.

QUESTION: Oh, I’m probably too old. Never mind.

ROXY SHIH: No, maybe I should have — Oh, wait. Kelly, we should have rethought your character.

KELLY HU: I know.

(Laughter.)

ROXY SHIH: We didn’t do our research apparently, so.

QUESTION: Thank you. That’s okay. Thank you.

ROXY SHIH: Thank you.

MODERATOR: Thank you all for taking the time to be on our panel today, ladies.

MORE INFO:

Presented by Native Deodorant, List of a Lifetime premieres October 10^th at 8pm ET/PT and tells the story of Brenda Lee (Hu) who’s prompted to look for the daughter she gave up for adoption decades ago after a breast cancer diagnosis. After finding Talia (Kwan) and sharing her devasting news, Talia convinces Brenda to make a bucket list of everything she wants to do, promising to help her complete everything on the list. While keeping Brenda a secret from her adoptive mother Diana (Doherty), Talia grows closer to the mother she never knew. Meanwhile, Brenda discovers a meaningful relationship with Talia she didn’t know she needed, and a reason to fight for her life.

Following the movie, the aftershow Beyond the List with Shannen Doherty will debut, featuring exclusive conversations with Doherty and the movie’s cast, new never-before-seen photos during Doherty’s breast cancer journey, as well as information from top oncologists Dr. Elise Port and Dr. Philomena McAndrew. The aftershow also features intimate testimonials from within the A+E Networks family featuring employees affected by breast cancer.

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Stars of "List of a Lifetime" on Lifetime

Interview with Shannen Doherty, Favour Onwuka, and Jenika Rose

Posted on October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

TV Interview!

Shannen Doherty and Favour Onwuka star in "Dying to Belong" on Lifetime

Interview with Shannen Doherty, Favour Onwuka, and Jenika Rose of “Dying to Belong” on Lifetime by Suzanne 9/14/21

This movie is a remake of a 1997 film. It’s very sad that sororities and fraternities still have hazing, even all of these years later. I enjoyed the movie, which airs Saturday, 10/9. I hope you do, too.

LIfetime had a press day, which included this movie and part of its cast. Shannen Doherty plays the mom of a girl, Riley, that is hazed at her university’s sorority. Favour Onwuka plays the girl’s friend, Olivia, who is also hazed and tries to get information about the sorority for a newspaper article. It was great to speak with them all, and the executive producer, Danielle Von Zerneck. Shannen has been battling cancer for a while, but she looked great!

My question has my name on it. All of the other questions are from other journalists.

MODERATOR: Our next panel is “Dying to Belong.” Please welcome back Shannen Doherty alongside executive producer Danielle von Zerneck and our stars Favour Onwuka and Jenika Rose. Thank you guys for being here. We really appreciate your time. Our first question is from Jamie Ruby.

QUESTION: Hi, guys. Thanks for talking to us. This is for the actors. I’m just curious did you know how many people die from hazing at sororities, because I definitely learned about that after watching this, and how did that affect how you played your characters?

JENIKA ROSE: You go first.

FAVOUR ONWUKA: Yeah, that was something I found out about while researching on this project, because being in Canada you don’t really have sororities here, so it was a new thing for me to learn about, and it’s so sad to find out that people are still dying. It’s still happening. It’s terrible because it’s so senseless. It’s such a senseless way to die.

JENIKA ROSE: And in the ways that they die, how they’re provoked by their so-called “sisters,” it was just it was really chilling to read and learn about.

MODERATOR: Thank you. Our next question is going to be from Suzanne.

Suzanne: Hi. I was wondering, Shannen, you’ve been acting since you were a little kid. There are a lot of young women in this movie. Did you have any particular advice for them? The girls in an initiation on "Dying to Belong" on Lifetime

SHANNEN DOHERTY: I don’t think so. You would have to ask these two, beautiful girls. Yeah, I don’t think so. I got very, very, very lucky this year in the people that I got to work with. Danielle and I have done a movie before together, and as a producer she’s phenomenal and she’s caring. She understands you. She hears you. She never gets flustered. You don’t. I mean, she’s really, really, really special and wonderful. Our director, Gail Harvey, who I’ve also worked with before, it’s just I love her madly. But working with these two girls was sort of a, you know, I’m going to be brutally honest, you never really know what you’re getting with people this age, you just don’t, and what I encountered was not only two hard working girls who constantly were putting their best foot forward, but they’re also kind and considerate and intelligent. I don’t know if this is answering your question, but I just felt like I had to say that about everybody in this room right now, because I was really taken aback by how wonderful — and I think I said something to Danielle like maybe first or second day — I was like, God, like they’re really talented — really, really talented. So I don’t know. Did I give you any advice? I didn’t have to. Like they’re pros.

BOTH:

You did.

JENIKA ROSE: You did a lot without like specifically being like, “Hey, here’s a hot tip.” It was more just like observing you, and then you’d just like come over to us and just say something and then walk away, and it was wisdom, but I don’t know if you knew that it was, but it was very helpful, and there are lots of like little things that just pushed us forward.

FAVOUR ONWUKA: Yeah. And to add to that, it was a lot of modeling, at least for me, because this was my first lead, so I was taking notes from you. I was like, “Oh, okay, that’s what Shannen’s doing, and she looks relaxed. I should be relaxed.” You know, I was just watching you and learning, and there were times where I’d come up in between — There was one particular time where I came up in between and I was like, “How do you do it,” and you were just like, “Well, this is what I’ve learned,” and you told me that, honestly, it takes time. It’s something you build up over the years and, yeah, I really — I wrote, I took down notes. Everything you said I was like, “Must do this.” So, yes, thank you for all your advice. It was amazing to have you.

JENIKA ROSE: Thank you so much.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: Thank you for being, like, the absolute, you know, beautiful, dedicated actors that you both are. You honestly blew me away, and I have seen the movie. I understand that neither one of you have yet.

DANIELLE von ZERNECK: No.

JENIKA ROSE: No.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: But I have seen it and you guys are phenomenal in it. Everybody did a great job and, Danielle, obviously, you should be proud, which I know you are.

DANIELLE von ZERNECK: Very proud. And I just, sorry — not to make this a love fest — but, at the same time, Shannen, like, the generosity of spirit that you bring, obviously, to every frickin’ thing you do was so — It was a beautiful thing to see all of these really newer to the form actors — (phone rings.) Oh, shit. Sorry, guys. And —

(Laughter.)

DANIELLE von ZERNECK: Oh, my God. I’m sorry, guys. Okay. Newer to the form, but watching you, they were so in awe and you just, as they said, watching that kind of generational thing, it was gorgeous. Okay.

SHANNEN DOHERTY: Did I start this by saying that she never gets flustered, because we just saw her get all flustered.

(Laughter.)

Suzanne: Thank you.

MODERATOR: Thank you, guys. Our next question is from Jay Bobbin.

QUESTION: Hi. My question, actually, is for Danielle, and if your phone goes off again feel free to say anything you want; I’m fine. Your dad is one of the prolific greats in this field, and when you tackle a project, and I know you’ve been on this side of the camera for a while, do you consult with him about the projects you want to do? And then I’ve got a follow up for you.

DANIELLE von ZERNECK: Okay, yeah, yeah. I mean, how many people can get mentored by their father and it be meaningful? I mean I feel very, very grateful to have that human in my life, and I love that Shannen’s been a part of both of those as well; like, that’s crazy, you know. And, yeah, no, I love — Yes, I did always talk to him and not just about sort of — I think for me it was a little like, “Oh, I really think that there is a new way for this story to be told,” so that was like always my impulse with both movies and, especially this one, I was like (makes noise.) I was talking to Favour and Jenica about this. Like it’s like sorority movies are like female-ish — male gaze, normally and really thought like, “Oh, let’s put a female gaze on this all around.” And my dad has always been incredibly supportive. He loves it. He loves that TV movies are still have something to say, and I think are really having an interesting renaissance, and I love that the definition of a TV movie is changing, and it’s nice to be part of that and to sort of still have my dad be here to see it.

QUESTION: My follow up for you is – you did so much work in front of the cameras, what do you feel your arc was as a producer, because you knew what it was like to have the camera on you, how was it for you to be behind the camera? When I say calling the shots I mean that loosely, not like a director, but how was that transition for you?

DANIELLE von ZERNECK: It was long and arduous and the only thing I can say is that being an actress for a small amount of time the best thing about it is that every time you do an audition you’re basically selling yourself. You’re selling, right? And so when you move into producing and you’re selling a project it was so much easier to sell something that wasn’t me. And, so, that, in a weird way, the acting stuff was really, really helpful, all the skills I learned. And what’s crazy now, like I really don’t remember being an actress, it feels very foreign to me, so I’m always like so in awe of actors, because they have to — I don’t know. I just feel like the work that they have to do is sometimes not noticed as much because they have to keep it different. It’s like I get to go and I sign things and I run around, but actors sort of have to keep their emotional sanity about them, and these skills that now I just feel like I don’t know how you do it. I really don’t.

QUESTION: Thank you very much.

MODERATOR: Thank you. We have time for one more question and that’s going to be Jamie. Jamie.

QUESTION: Sorry. I’m just going to say did you guys research anything like into mental health? I was just curious kind of how you prepared for that part of it.

JENIKA ROSE: Yeah. My character has severe general anxiety disorder, and I didn’t know too much about that. I just sort of knew about people have anxiety, but this was a specific heightened part of anxiety, and I actually have a severe learning disability, so a lot of my character’s experiences were things that I’ve experienced myself in the past when I was younger and being around girls, especially. So a lot of the situations that my character was in like really rang true, and I did have a best friend that I’ve had for a really long time, that was sort of Favour’s character, that helps one through those times and those people are really special. So I really connected with that part of the anxiety and just I really wanted to show it in its true light and represent it properly, because I’m sure some people that have it, I didn’t want them to watch it and be like, “Mm, I wouldn’t be like that in that situation.” So I just really wanted to do my best to make it as truthful as possible.

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HEADLINE REMAKE OF THE 90’s CLASSIC FILM
DYING TO BELONG

Los Angeles, CA (August 10, 2021) – Lifetime brings the classic film Dying to Belong to a whole new generation, with Shannen Doherty, Favour Onwuka (Supergirl) and Jenika Rose (iZombie) starring. Revealing the harsh realities of toxic friendships and sorority hazing culture, Dying to Belong is a remake of the 1997 film of the same name, which starred Hilary Swank, Sarah Chalke, Jenna von Oÿ and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Dying to Belong will debut this fall on Lifetime.

When journalism major Olivia (Onwuka) meets Riley (Rose), a shy freshman who suffers from anxiety, they become fast friends. Riley, whose mother Katherine (Doherty) was a legacy Pi Gamma Beta, decides to rush in hopes of following Katherine’s footsteps and is ecstatic when Olivia joins her. Sensing the opportunity to go undercover to write a story about hazing practices, Olivia soon discovers there are deadly secrets involved in being part of the “sisterhood.”

From 1959 to 2019, there has been at least one hazing death reported each year, and thirty reported within the last decade1. 95% of students hazed do not report it to officials2. Due to the pandemic, 2020 was the first year no hazing deaths were reported. Within the first two weeks of students returning to campus in 2021, two hazing deaths have already been reported.

Dying to Belong marks Doherty’s second movie for Lifetime this year as she also stars in List of a Lifetime, the network’s centerpiece of the Stop Breast Cancer for Life campaign, for which Doherty directed special content that will roll out in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As part of Lifetime’s commitment to hiring women in key production roles under the Broader Focus initiative, Dying to Belong is produced by Pink Buffalo Films and Wishing Floor Films with Danielle von Zerneck (The Christmas Set Up) executive producing, Gail Harvey (Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos) directs from a script from Caitlin D. Freyers (Wynona Earp). Shawn Angelski (Story of a Girl) also serves as executive producer. The original film’s producers included Frank von Zerneck, Danielle von Zerneck’s father.

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Shannen Doherty and Favour Onwuka star in "Dying to Belong" on Lifetime

Y&R Transcript Friday, October 8, 2021

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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Adam: I’m looking for gaines.

Billy: Who?

Adam: Jesse gaines. Are you really gonna pretend like you don’t know who he is, billy?

Billy: I’ll pretend however i have to to get you the hell out of here so I can go upstairs and pack for tuscany.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Relax, billy. You can sleep in tomorrow, because you’re not going to tuscany. You’re not getting anywhere near victoria’s wedding.

Billy: Yeah, and who’s gonna stop me, adam, you?

Adam: If you’re smart, it won’t come to that. You’ll stop yourself from making a move that, I promise you, you will live to regret.

Victoria: Are you hiding out in here?

Ashland: I was hoping you would join me. We haven’t had a chance to talk since your parents arrived and you made it clear that the wedding was still on.

Victoria: What is there to talk about? Everything’s happening as planned.

Ashland: Well, I wanted to know more about your decision process.

Victoria: Why? You seemed happy when you heard the news.

Ashland: I was. I am. But —

Victoria: Something has changed?

Ashland: [ Sighs ] I want nothing more in this life than to be your husband, and i was thrilled to hear that you still intend to walk down that aisle, but…now I’m not sure you should. I think…perhaps I should call off the wedding.

Victor: Baby. I’m surprised you’re back so soon. I thought you were checking on the wedding preparations.

Nikki: Ah, yes, I was. Kind of.

Victor: What do you mean “kind of”?

Nikki: I was speaking with ashland.

Victor: Oh.

Nikki: After hearing everything he finally confessed to victoria, I was urging him to back out of the wedding.

Victor: You did what?

Nikki: Of course, I don’t know if he will or not, but he knows how I feel.

Victor: How could you? We are sending mixed messages. I just told victoria how happy i was that she was marrying ashland.

Tessa: [ Sighs ] I just wish you were coming to italy like we originally planned. I’m gonna hate being there without you, and I don’t like the idea of you being by yourself here.

Mariah: Why? Are you scared to leave me alone?

Tessa: I didn’t say that.

Mariah: You didn’t have to. You are worried that I’m gonna fall apart or I’m gonna start freaking out over dominic.

Tessa: Okay, you’re putting words in my mouth. I didn’t think anything like that. I’m not scared to leave you alone, but, yeah, I’m concerned.

Mariah: It’s fine. I’m going to be fine. I’m not in crisis mode. I just want to be nearby in case dominic still has a cold or any problems come up.

Tessa: Okay, um…well, what exactly are you going to do if something comes up?

Mariah: I still want to be the person who protects him like I did before he was born. My mind knows that it isn’t my job. It’s just that my heart — my heart hasn’t caught up.

Tessa: I get that. I’m sorry.

Mariah: I’m doing my best to accept that my role in the baby’s life has changed. That’s why I’m keeping my distance from him.

Tessa: Except you aren’t, really, if you feel like you need to be within a 10-mile radius of him just in case.

Mariah: I realize that it doesn’t make a lot of sense to you, but that’s just what i need.

Tessa: Okay, I’m sorry. I just — I just — I really want you to get back to your old self again. No, I’m sorry, scratch that. I don’t want you to erase what happened. I know that that experience changed you, and that’s fine by me. I love every version of you. All I care about is helping you find your way back to being happy again.

Mariah: Well, I know something that would make me happy — having a baby of our own. You know, it would give me a new sense of focus and purpose, but you took that completely off the table, so where do I go from here?

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Tessa: All I want is for us to take our time and really plan for our future as parents. You know what? That gives me an idea. If you come to tuscany, after the wedding, maybe we can stay in italy for a few days and just bop around.

Mariah: How many times do i have to tell you? I am not comfortable with going.

Tessa: Well, just, you know, think about it. I mean, it could be a mini vacation. Just picture us in rome, walking around the pantheon. Maybe being somewhere that’s thousands of years old would give us some perspective.

Mariah: So, contemplating ancient ruins with tourists and souvenir salesmen. Yeah, I just don’t think that I’m up for it.

Tessa: Okay, well, then we will just do something that’s not in the guidebooks. Oh, maybe that italian metal band that we like that won eurovision, maybe they’re doing a gig. Maybe just screaming in a crowd of thousands of people after being with the fancy newmans will really be what we need.

Mariah: That does sound like us. And I haven’t been to a concert in so long.

Tessa: It would be fun, cathartic. And afterward, when we’re relaxed and rejuvenated, we can start talking about a family.

Mariah: So, now it sounds suspiciously like a bribe. Luring me to tuscany with the promises of planning for our future baby?

Tessa: Is it working?

Victoria: Why would you change your mind about going through with the wedding?

Ashland: Because I wasn’t seeing beyond what I wanted, until I spoke with nikki.

Victoria: What did my mother say to you?

Ashland: She was worried that you were moving forward with the wedding for all the wrong reasons. And if that’s true, that would devastate me. I want you to be happy. I want this to be the best day of your life, and if it’s not…

Victoria: I know my mother meant well, but she’s wrong. I’m doing exactly what I need to do.

Ashland: Marrying me to avoid questions and the potential scandal, to protect the company.

Victoria: It’s in both of our best interests.

Ashland: You know, a year ago, I would have been right there with you. Guard the company at all costs. That was always my standard operating procedure.

Victoria: It’s not anymore?

Ashland: No. Your love has profoundly changed me. And I know I betrayed that love by keeping secrets from you. And I can see how deeply wounded you are. Earlier, when you could barely look at me when you were talking about the wedding preparations? That destroyed me. I do not want you to go through with this marriage if your heart is no longer in it.

Nikki: After everything ashland has kept from victoria, you’re okay with this wedding? How are you not as shocked as i am? Oh. Oh.

Victor: What?

Nikki: How long have you known the details about ashland’s past?

Victor: Oh, a while.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. And you kept it quiet from me and from our daughter.

Victor: Let me just say i didn’t want the press to get ahold of the information, alright? And I certainly didn’t want billy boy to get ahold of it.

Nikki: Well, what exactly does billy know?

Victor: How the hell do i know? I think he’s continued the investigation as we speak.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I could say a lot about him, also about how you have handled this, but I am mostly concerned about victoria.

Victor: Sweetheart, obviously, so am I.

Nikki: How can you believe it’s a good idea for victoria to get married simply because she thinks it’s good for business? Obviously, her heart is broken.

Adam: Time to wake up. Victoria made her choice. She’s marrying ashland.

Billy: Well, it’s not over until she says “I do.”

Adam: Billy, whatever shred of decency you have left, whatever affection you still feel for victoria should be enough to make you realize that you have to let her live her life. Why are you so hell-bent on sabotaging her happiness?

Billy: Actually, I’m trying to ensure her happiness.

Adam: Is that what you tell yourself? Man, how do you sleep at night?

Billy: Like a baby. Because I am entirely at peace with trying to stop victoria from marrying a deceitful, duplicitous man like ashland locke.

Adam: Whatever the guy is or he isn’t, none of us — not me, not victor, and certainly not you — have the right to throw stones. So by tracking down this guy from his past, you just look petty and —

Billy: Oh, my god. I have no idea what you’re talking about. You keep mentioning this guy. Jamie gams or whatever the hell his name is?

Adam: Jesse gaines. Just come off of it. I know you met with this shady character from his past, that goes all the way back to when he started his career. So you know the guy’s father was the lawyer for the woman that gave him his first break.

Billy: Wow, adam, you should be a private investigator, ’cause that’s really great information right there. And this gaines guy sounds like he’s got a really great story, but what I am most intrigued about right now in this moment is you running over here at this hour, wondering if I’m meeting with some guy, when you should be on a plane.

Adam: You gave away your hand when you were practically bragging that someone was gonna help victoria see the light. That was gaines.

Billy: And it didn’t bother you then. Didn’t even raise a question. So is there a specific threat that this guy poses now? Because so far, you’ve given me a bunch of basic information that, honestly, any tool could’ve looked up.

Adam: You were the threat, billy, and this impulse to interfere in victoria’s life.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] There’s one good thing about knowing you for as long as i have. I can see right through you, and you’ve got nothing. You know what happened? Your father called you and told you to jump, and you said, “how high?” Your own father doesn’t trust you with the details. Who’s pathetic now?

Victor: Sweetheart, if i thought for one moment that marrying ashland would be to victoria’s detriment, I would have asked her to walk away, i would have done that. You know that.

Nikki: Yes, but I don’t know that you are seeing her true feelings underneath her armor. I mean, she always wants to appear to be so tough and in control in front of you, but she’s gotten very good at hiding her hurt and pain.

Victor: Well, I’m not pretending that, you know, she’ll solve the situation with a snap of her fingers. All I know is that she loves him. He loves her. I think that’s the most important thing for our daughter, I really do. I mean, I know that he desperately wants to spend whatever time he has left in his life with her.

Nikki: Well, god knows I want her to be happy. And if this marriage will make her happy, I will support it.

Victor: Well, then let’s not stand in her way.

Adam: I’m actually on the inside of this situation. You are one that’s on the outside with your little nose pressed up against the glass, so whatever you’re trying to do, billy, it’s not gonna work.

Billy: Oh, you mean tell the truth?

Adam: No. Divert attention away from the matter at hand. Now, my father and I, we are in complete agreement that victoria deserves to have her wedding go off without a hitch.

Billy: Can we please skip this little dance? You try to convince me that you’re a changed man and you’ve turned the corner and you’re actually somewhat of a decent human being or a good brother?

Adam: It’s fine by me. I don’t give a damn about your opinion because I know that i have changed.

Billy: No, adam, you don’t give a damn about your sister, and she barely tolerates you.

Adam: I’m not gonna pretend like we’re close, but things are a lot better than they’ve ever been, and you know what? I respect her as a businesswoman.

Billy: That’s very sweet of you, and you should, because your father does. He put her in charge. Yes, he’s had somebody else sit in that chair over the years, but he’s always looked over their shoulder, micro-managing them. Not this time. He has fully put her in charge.

Adam: Yeah, ’cause he’s focused on his new venture with me.

Billy: That’s what it is. It’s got to kill you that you got the consolation prize, right? You’re stuck with newman media.

Adam: I’m thrilled to be at the helm of newman media. I’m proud to be working with my father, and I’m actually doing everything I can to restore my relationships with my brother and my sisters. See, I’m not out to destroy anyone’s life, unlike you, billy, because you are now the destructive one.

Billy: I am protecting victoria and my kids.

Adam: I don’t buy that for a second. Victoria can take care of herself and johnny and katie. She doesn’t need you to save her or help her, and that’s why i know this isn’t even about her, it’s about you and your jealousy and insecurity to let go in this little delusional belief that you know what’s best.

Billy: Okay. I am not jealous. That’s not what this is about.

Adam: You may have moved on from victoria a long time ago, but it kills you that she moved on and she’s marrying a man that is superior to you in so many ways, billy. He’s a better businessman than you. He’s an actual grown-up, not a man-child, and I’m sure that he will treat her better than you ever will.

Billy: Are you the president of his fan club all of a sudden?

Adam: No, I’ll leave that title to victoria. But I’ve gotten to know the guy a little bit, and I like him. But the most important thing is I think he’s a good influence on your kids.

Billy: Don’t mention me and don’t mention victoria and don’t ever talk about my kids.

Adam: Relax. We’re just talking.

Billy: You got a plane to catch, and so do I. So unless you plan to drug me and lock me away until after the wedding, get the hell out of here.

Adam: You know, I don’t have to stop you, billy, ’cause you’re gonna fail. This whole thing, it’s gonna blow up in your face. And, man, I can’t wait to have a front-row seat to your humiliation.

[ Scoffs ]

Victoria: You think you have me all figured out, but even when I was furious with you, I never said that my heart wasn’t in it.

Ashland: I’m so sorry that i hurt you by hiding the truth. And I’m sorry that the person that I was all those years ago has come back to threaten what we have built together. For decades, I have done everything in my power to preserve my success. The irony of all of that is not lost on me. Not in comparison to what you feel about me. The real me. And now that you know the entire story…what are you thinking when you look at me?

Victoria: When I couldn’t sleep last night, all I could think about was what you told me about your past. And I asked myself what would i do if I was in your position.

Ashland: I have no doubt that you would have done the morally right thing in each instance, because you’re a good person.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: And there is a line that you would never cross.

Victoria: What does that make you?

Ashland: A ruthless, sometimes self-serving man who wants to be better. Because of you. And I want to live because of you. And I want a chance to make amends because of you.

Victoria: I believe you. I do, and I want to give you that chance.

[ Sighs ] Because, despite everything, i love you. I always will. I still want to be your wife.

Ashland: God, I love you.

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Mariah: Your offer is tempting. I would love to spend some time with you in italy.

Tessa: So join me.

Mariah: Tessa, I wish i could, but I am not ready to pull away from dominic. That’s just my reality.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Moving out of the mansion was a huge step for me, the correct step. But I still have a lot of issues that I need to take care of so i can comfortably disconnect in a healthy way. Abby is dominic’s mom. I know that she’s gonna take care of him. But what if I’m gone and he needs breast milk?

Tessa: Well…there are other options.

Mariah: I know. Abby talked about switching to formula, but I still want to make it clear that I’m here and I’m willing to provide for him. So that means that I ne– I need to stick around. Hopefully you understand?

Tessa: Yeah, I understand… that you’re making a lot of excuses.

Gaines: You hid me upstairs like a mistresS.

Billy: You overstate your allure.

Gaines: Was that who I think it was?

Billy: Yeah, it was adam newman.

Gaines: Victor newman’s son. That’s not good.

Billy: It’s fine, okay? He did not know you were upstairs. Everything’s gonna be okay. But right now, we got to get the show on the road. So let’s go to the airport.

Gaines: Wait a minute, i never agreed to a trip to tuscany with you. That wasn’t part of our arrangement. You see, this is where I say it was a pleasure doing business with you. Ciao.

Billy: No, no, no, you’re not saying ciao. Okay, you need to come with me. I will make it worth your while.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Elena: Ooh.

Nate: I told you we were too early.

Ashland: [ Clears throat ]

Victoria: Oh. Hi, welcome!

Ashland: How was the flight over?

Elena: Hey, it was perfect. I mean, it was a private jet. How could it not be? There were no babies crying, no one kicking the back of my seat or hogging the arm rest, and we had champagne.

Nate: Mm, thank you for arranging all of that.

Ashland: Well, it’s my pleasure. It’s the least I can do for my best man and his lovely lady.

Nate: Just so you know, I am taking my duties seriously. Anything you need, I am here for you. And, victoria, as your friend, too, my wedding party responsibilities don’t stop with ashland.

Victoria: Oh, so kind of you, but, listen, my only request is that you enjoy every moment and you show elena a great time. Everything’s under control.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: Why don’t I show you guys to your room and give you the lay of the land. Excuse me. Right this way. You have always loved vicks vapors.

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Gaines: As much as I would love to continue to pad my bank account, there are other factors to consider on a jaunt to italy.

Billy: Like what?

Gaines: You would basically be delivering me into the hands of the two men that I betrayed. How do I know that I can trust you, that you won’t use me and then screw me over and throw me to the wolves?

Billy: Because we want the same thing and you just helped me out big time, okay? So there’s nothing you need to worry about. I’ve got your back.

Gaines: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Listen to me. Neither victor nor ashland are ever gonna do anything with that many people in attendance. We get in, we get out. Everything is fine. The only thing you need to do is tell victoria everything you told me here tonight. Show her the letter proving that ashland locke broke the law and that his career, everything he’s ever done, is built on a pack of lies.

Gaines: You know, it sounds simple enough, but these things have a way of quickly becoming complicated and dangerous.

Billy: You need to trust me. I will get you out of there safely without an ounce of risk. And we can come up with another financial arrangement that squashes your concerns about being in the same location as lurch and locke.

Gaines: While I am feeling a little bit more open-minded, I’m still not fully on board here.

Billy: Okay. Well, there’s one more argument that I can make. There is something in this for you far sweeter than any amount of money.

Nate: Hey, hey, hey. You seem a little unsteady. Are you okay?

Ashland: You know, I’m gonna say this to you and only you, I’m not feeling that great, but I will be damned if I’m going to let anything get in the way of this wedding to victoria.

Elena: That view is unbelievably stunning.

Ashland: I agree. I can’t imagine a more perfect setting for this ceremony, and i want you to thank you so much for your sage advice and support the other day when I was feeling down. I took your advice, and i followed my heart. And it seems like it worked out pretty well.

Elena: I think you should tell him.

Nate: I don’t want to bring the mood down, but elena and i bumped into billy before we took off. He alluded to some information he learned about you. Maybe some of the things you were concerned about when you and I last spoke.

Elena: He made it very clear that he hopes the wedding won’t happen.

Ashland: Yeah, well, I truly appreciate your warning, but victoria and I and her parents are fully aware of billy’s intentions, and despite whatever he may think, there’s nothing he can do to stop the wedding.

Nate: Well, that’s good to hear.

Ashland: Listen, this has nothing to do with the two of you. I want you guys to go settle in, go get a glass of wine or two, and I’ll catch up with you in a little while, okay?

Nate: Alright, thanks.

Ashland: Thank you.

Elena: See you soon. Well, I’m glad ashland doesn’t seem worried, ’cause it would be a shame if billy caused trouble in paradise. Because this place is definitely paradise.

[ Chuckles ]

Nate: Look at you. You seem calmer and looser than you’ve been in weeks.

Elena: You know, I think i really am. Although, I was a bit anxious when we were driving through florence. I mean, there’s so much to see. I don’t know how we’re gonna get it all in. From sight-seeing to wedding festivities, and we’re only here a few days.

Nate: We can’t, but I have a solution. We could plan a trip to come back, see all the tourist-y things.

Elena: Well, I would love that.

Nate: But we need to prioritize what we want to see the most on this trip.

Elena: Well, you’re the expert. What are your can’t-miss sights?

Nate: The theater of silence. It’s this serene natural amphitheater, and there’s this jaw-dropping waterfall nearby.

Elena: Well, I would love to see that with you. Although, if your plan was to get me to relax, you’re failing, because the thought of being with you in such an idyllic place makes my heart race.

Nate: Mine, too.

Victor: Wow.

Nikki: [ Sighs ]

Victor: The ambiance.

Nikki: It is magical.

Victor: I think just being here is going to — is going to help ashland and victoria along, you know? I mean, who can help but fall in love more?

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] No one.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Victor: Oh.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, so…I got to take this, okay?

Nikki: What? What’s going on?

Victor: I have to take care of something, my love.

Nikki: Oh.

Victor: Be right back.

Mariah: I am not making excuses. I have legit reasons for wanting to stay in genoa city.

Tessa: I didn’t intend to sound harsh. I get it, it just — ah! This is all so complicated. I didn’t mean to put any pressure on you or make you feel like I’m not with you 100%, because I am.

Mariah: Well, sometimes it doesn’t feel that way.

Tessa: This is hard. For both of us. And it just came out the wrong way. I promised I wouldn’t let you go through any of this alone, and i meant it. I’m here for you, and I’m here to help you in any way I can.

Mariah: Then stay with me. Please, don’t go to the wedding.

Nikki: Benvenuti!

Elena: Nikki! You look gorgeous. Mwah!

Nikki: Oh, thank you. So do you. Italy brings out the best in everybody.

Nate: Thank you for having us, nikki.

Nikki: I’m just so happy that you could be here, and I am thrilled to be the matron of honor to your best man.

Nate: Oh, well, the honor is all mine.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ]

Elena: And this palazzo is gorgeous.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. Isn’t it something? Victor and I gave it to victoria and ashland for their wedding present.

Nate: Wow. [ Chuckles ] That is one amazing gift.

Elena: Yes, and I’m sure it’s gonna be filled with lots of special memories for the newlyweds.

Nikki: Oh, I hope so.

Nate: And I’m looking forward to catching up with you and victor.

Nikki: Well, so are we. Victor had to step out for a minute. You know my husband, it’s always something.

[ Light laughter ]

Adam: Gaines was spotted entering billy’s apartment building tonight. So I went over there and i confronted billy about it, who denied knowing who the guy was, but he was being even more smug than usual, so I think the two of them are colluding.

Victor: Really?

Adam: I did everything i could to try to dissuade him from coming to italy, but he seems more fired up than even before to stop the wedding.

Victor: Well, son, I’m not blaming you, okay? I know you did everything you could.

Adam: Well, I was at a slight disadvantage since you didn’t give me any specifics on gaines or how he’s a threat to victoria and ashland.

Victor: I did not tell you because I didn’t trust you — nothing to do with that. I just didn’t want to disseminate the information for victoria’s sake, alright? I hadn’t even told nikki about it.

Adam: But you need to tell me now. The more that I know, the more that I can help. And I want to do whatever I can to help you and victoria.

Victor: Okay, I’ll tell you everything.

Gaines: What is that you think is sweeter than money? ‘Cause I can’t think of much.

Billy: Revenge. What did you say when you mentioned you resented ashland? You rightfully resented him for practically stealing your father from you. He got all the praise, he got all the accolades, and you — you got shoved to the sidelines.

Gaines: You really do understand.

Billy: I know a little something about being a black sheep of the family. I’m gonna be honest, jesse, your situation is worse, ’cause ashland used your father for his own good. And sure, he paid you off along the way, but you never got any respect. He still looks down his nose at you.

Gaines: Which is why I am happy to help you expose him for what and who he is. Yeah, it would be a magnificent moment.

Billy: Think about how satisfying it would be to know that you were a part of it. To take down ashland locke. I mean, you’d be able to see the look on his face when he realizes that you were the one with the power all along.

Gaines: You do make a persuasive argument.

Billy: So?

Gaines: When do we leave?

Billy: We’ll get the last flight out. I got to finish packing, make a phone call. Grab yourself a drink or a bite to eat. Make yourself comfortable.

Gaines: Don’t mind if I do. Hey, billy.

Billy: Yeah?

Gaines: This trip is gonna be one for the ages.

Billy: Yeah, it is. You’ll get your long-deserved revenge, and I will stop someone that I care very much about from making one of the biggest mistakes of her life. We’re for those who love to discover.

Mariah: I doubt it would be a problem if you backed out of the performance. I heard that leslie brooks is gonna be there. One fabulous musician should be enough. Or you could say that you’re sick.

Tessa: No, mariah, I can’t do that.

Mariah: Why not?

Tessa: It’s too late. It wouldn’t be right. They’re counting on me.

Mariah: Yeah, yeah, I am — I’m sorry.

Tessa: Yeah, it would be really unprofessional.

Mariah: You’re right. Go, have — have a great time. I’m gonna let you finish packing.

Tessa: Whoa, no, no, no, no. Hey. We have to keep talking about this.

Mariah: No, it’s fine. We don’t have to. We can — we can talk when you get back.

Adam: Ashland has been paying gaines for years to keep the original camilla rhodes letter quiet? Guy built his entire empire off stolen money from mentor’s estate? That’s quite a lot to process. How’s victoria handling it?

Victor: Well, I think her relationship with ashland transcends everything that happened years ago.

Adam: I’m glad to hear that.

Victor: To be frank with you, I think those two belong together.

Adam: And they will be, unless billy shows up shooting his mouth off. Not only would that be mortifying for victoria and ashland, but it would destroy ashland’s legacy, not to mention damage newman/locke and newman media.

Victor: How did you end things with billy?

Adam: I told him he’d be shooting himself in the foot and he would fail, because that’s what billy does. But I’m not sure we can even count on him to fail properly, and I don’t even know if gaines is still in the picture.

Victor: I paid that gaines S.O.B. A lot of money to go away. He didn’T. He broke his word to me.

Adam: So how far do you want me to go to stop them?

Billy: I just wanted to check in with you. I’m just about to leave for italy. How’s california? Oh, good, okay. And how’s mattie? Oh, great. I’m glad to hear that. Yeah, johnny and katie are good. Hannah’s gonna have them all packed up and ready to go when you get back, but I’ll keep you posted. You might not actually have to get on that flight, because if everything goes the way I think it will, there won’t be a wedding to attend.

Elena: Being here, you’re just so transported.

Ashland: It’s a magnificent venue, huh?

Victoria: We just want all of our guests to feel like they’re, you know, like they’re a part of the family, at home with us, enjoying a beautiful celebration.

Nate: Oh, we do.

Victoria: You know, if you guys ever decide to get married, we could loan you the palazzo.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Elena: [ Chuckles ] We’ll have to keep that in mind.

Nate: Uh, yeah. Well, you two are making tying the knot look pretty appealing.

Elena: Absolutely. Relationship goals.

Victoria: Well, let me just say, it’s never easy, but communication is key.

Ashland: Just keep talking.

Victor: Well, hello, everybody.

Ashland: Here he is!

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: Don’t let me interrupt.

Victoria: Oh, you’re not. No, not at all. Ashland and I were just saying how lucky we are to have made it this far. And the best is yet to come.

Nate: Mm-hmm.

Victor: See? Everything is going well. And it will continue to go well.

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

Jack: You can almost feel the magic of tuscany in the air.

Nikki: Perfect for a wedding.

Summer: Buona sera, everybody.

Nikki: Oh!

[ Indistinct speaking ]

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Leslie: Where’s the happy couple?

Victor: My goodness, leslie brooks. How nice to see you.

Ashland: Just in case you have any plans to disrupt the wedding, there’s something you should know.

Victor: The hell are you doing here?

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Y&R Transcript Thursday, October 7, 2021

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Ashland: Good morning.

Victoria: Good morning.

Ashland: I’m hoping a genuine italian espresso will give me the jolt that I need. I didn’t sleep very well.

Victoria: Was your bed not comfortable?

Ashland: [ Sigh deeply ] Well, [Smacks lips] I couldn’t get past the fact that you weren’t in it.

Victoria: Oh, I see. So, I’m the reason for your insomnia?

Ashland: No, I did not say that. I know that I have to give you all the space that you need because what I [Inhales deeply] Told you about my past is a lot to process.

[ Sighs ] How did you sleep?

Victoria: I probably did more thinking than I did sleeping.

Ashland: Oh, last night, uh, your primary concern seemed to be about the company. And now that i’ve told you

[Sighs] Everything about my past, and you’ve had time to work through it, I want to know where your head is at. M-more importantly… where’s your heart? Are we having a wedding?

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Nikki: Victoria?

Victor: What good news!

Nikki: Ashland? What are you both doing here?

Billy: Yes, lily is flying back from california. Then, she’s gonna pick up johnny and katie. The three of them together will fly to italy. I’m going earlier. There’s a work emergency — a fire that I need to put out. One other thing, hannah. Do you mind letting victoria know the change of plans? She’s not taking my calls at the moment. Yeah. Okay, I appreciate it. I will. Thank you.

Gaines: Putting out fires, huh? Seems like you’re more interested in burning everything down.

Sally: So, I reached out to a bunch of fashion people in L.A.

Chloe: I thought you ruined all of your relationships there.

Sally: I did. Which is why, when I casually mentioned that I was going to the newman-locke wedding and hinted that there would be some fashion news to follow, I knew that they would turn around to everyone that they knew and say, “guess what sally spectra is up to now.”

Chloe: I can’t believe I let you talk me into this. Our plan now relies on gossipmongers.

Sally: Yeah, well, if we can’t rely on them to spread rumors, you can’t count on anything in this world.

Chloe: It’s just so risky. I mean, and if anything comes out about that wedding, we should be the ones publishing it.

Sally: Okay, first of all, stop saying “if.” There will be news. And second, if newman media’s new fashion platform puts out a story about me designing victoria’s wedding dress, it will look self-serving. But if another outlet does it, it’s a hot scoop. This way, we can get credibility from all these other sources.

Chloe: Okay. I like it. So, we pretend that we got scooped, but we are the ones who really planted the story.

Sally: It’ll be a huge boost for us.

Chloe: Now all you have to do is fly across the ocean with the dress and convince victoria to wear it just days before she walks down the aisle. What could possibly go wrong?

Adam: Any luck finding gaines?

[ Sighs ] Alright. Well, just keep searching. He’s got to be out there somewhere, and I have to find him before I get on a plane to italy.

Victoria: What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be in milan?

Victoria: We left right after the ceremony so that we could come here and make sure everything was ready for your arrival. I am your matron of honor, after all.

Victoria: But we weren’t expecting you for another day. Is there something —

Victor: We just wanted to make sure that everything’s alright, you know? It’s a beautiful day outside. Going to be like that for the rest of the week. Ideal for a wedding. Nope

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Nikki: Well, I’m glad that we all got here early. It’ll give us a chance to all go over the details, make sure everything is perfect. So, do you have any big concerns about anything?

Victoria: You know, before we get into that, I would love to hear about summer and kyle’s wedding.

Nikki: Oh, just beautiful. I mean, not as big of an affair as yours, of course, but it was just so simple and elegant. And, oh, do I have some photos to show you.

Victor: Some photos? How about 800 of them?

[ Laughter ]

Nikki: Well, he’s not half wrong, there. Wait until you see summer in her marchetti gown. Exquisite. And she and kyle are so much in love, and that really came through in the ceremony.

Victoria: I’m so glad.

Nikki: But the best part of the wedding was little harrison. You know, he was our ring bearer, or as he liked to call it, “ring barrel.”

[ Laughter ]

Victor: By the way, he was the star of the show, you know.

Ashland: Yes.

Victor: And he’s so looking forward to doing the same thing for the two of you.

Ashland: Aww, can’t wait to see him.

Nikki: So, um, is everything good here?

Victoria: Y-yes, everything’s fine. We just wanted to get here early so that I could see firsthand that all of the preparations were being handled on schedule.

Nikki: And is everything to your satisfaction?

Victoria: Oh, so far, yes. But I’d like to show you the terrace. Maybe you have some additional ideas for the decorations.

Nikki: Oh. Sure.

Ashland: [ Inhales deeply ] I’m guessing that you didn’t rush here from milan to check on the floral arrangements.

Victor: I have news from home that’s got me concerned.

Victoria: So, after we got here, ashland finally came clean about the part of his past that he finds so shameful. It has to do with his former mentor, camilla rhodes, and how he acquired her tv stations.

Nikki: Oh. I know a lot of people have questions about that.

Victoria: Billy and nick. And as it turns out, there was something to their suspicions. When camilla passed away, she —

[Sighs] She left ashland her estate.

Nikki: Okay, well, that’s a simple explanation.

Victoria: No, no, mom, unfortunately, it isn’t that simple because she didn’t actually leave him anything. Ashland was working together with camilla’s lawyer, and — and they forged a — a letter that added him to her will.

Nikki: Are you kidding me?!

Victoria: No, I’m not. I’m not kidding you.

Nikki: My god! You know, you’d think that he would have told you, before you got to italy, that his entire empire is based on not a lie but a crime.

Victoria: Great.

Nikki: Oh, you were right to worry that there would be more secrets. This is a big one. And who’s to say it’s the last?

Victoria: I think that it might be. He swears that it is. And I’m inclined to believe him, because I — I let him know that I will not any more lies. I just — I wish he would have come to me with this in the first place.

Nikki: Oh, my darling, I feel so awful for you. I know how much you were looking forward to this week and everything. What can we do? Listen… if you want to cancel the wedding, I will contact the planner, and she will cancel it. She will alert all of the guests — hopefully, before they travel. And then you don’t have to put yourself through that.

Ashland: I don’t know if i can take anymore bad news.

Victor: Let’s have a seat. I got to tell you, that billy boy abbott is trying to start more trouble by digging into your past.

Ashland: Well, I knew that already.

Victor: One thing I need to warn you about. He may seem like an idiot at times — and he is — but he’s wily and tenacious. I’ve having my son adam watch him.

Ashland: Well, victor, I’m — I appreciate that, but I’m really not worried anymore. I’ve told victoria everything. Nobody has any leverage to hold over my head. Granted, I don’t want the story to go public. But you took care of gaines, right?

Victor: That’s the problem. Gaines has slipped off my radar.

Ashland: What? You don’t know where he is?

Victor: Don’t you worry about a thing. We’ll find him. Okay? I will allow no one or nothing to ruin my daughter’s big day.

Victoria: All that matters right now is protecting newman/locke. We can’t let the family business that we have all worked so hard for to be decimated by a scandal or the merger — this merger that is so important to our future.

Nikki: Merger or marriage? Because you seem to be mixing the two.

Victoria: Mother, I have looked at this from every angle. I can’t do anything that is gonna raise suspicions and cause some sort of an investigation into ashland or locke communications group.

Nikki: I understand that you are talking like a C.E.O. Right now, but I am speaking to you as your mother. What about your emotions?

Victoria: I cannot think about that right now. I need to focus. This wedding has to happen. It’s got to happen, mom.

[ Duffel bag zips ]

Billy: Well, that was quite the tale. Thank you for filling me in on ashland locke’s humble beginnings.

Gaines: Well, I love telling a good story, but I swear, all of that one is true.

Billy: Well, I expected something devious, but the audacity of a young man to forge a letter that will change camilla rhodes’ will, leaving her entire fortune to him, it’s almost impressive.

Gaines: Yeah, she wasn’t gonna leave him a cent. Ashland was desperate. I suppose that will be interesting to your readers if it’s worth all that to him.

Billy: That right there is not for clickbait. That’s to protect victoria from making a huge mistake, and every single dollar came from me personally. So I’m not letting you walk out of here until I have proof that the story you just told me is true.

Gaines: This should do the trick.

Billy: What is that?

Gaines: It’s a copy of the letter that she originally wrote to locke — the real one, not the one he and my father forged. It’s everything anyone needs to destroy ashland locke. We do it every night.

Gaines: Hold on, cowboy.

Billy: Jesse, we have a deal.

Gaines: Sure. This is a copy of the original. I’m not an idiot. And you don’t get anything unless I am guaranteed protection from victor.

Billy: There is a bag of cash sitting in front of you. And I told you that I will show you the exit plan to make sure that victor is off your back.

Gaines: I just need to know he won’t come after me.

Billy: And don’t kid yourself. He’s gonna come after you. But I will protect you.

[ Envelope taps tabletop ] Okay, you’re not gonna give me the letter, you read it to me right now.

Gaines: Alright.

[ Sighs ] “Dear ashland, you know I care deeply for you. You’re like a son I never had. Your drive and ambition have no limits. You have already overcome so much, and that struggle has been character-building” — yeah, certainly built him into a character, alright — a money-hungry tyrant — “which is why I’m not leaving you any inheritance. I feel it is in your best interests to make it on your own. Farewell, dear ashland. Go forth and prosper. I know you will. — Camilla.”

[ Paper rustling ]

Billy: A lot to digest in there. There’s one thing missing, though.

Gaines: What?

Billy: You said ashland and your father forged her deathbed letter, used as a codicil to change the will. Where’s your proof of that?

Chloe: Okay, well, I can follow up with some of my contacts in the morning. And if they haven’t heard anything about victoria’s wedding, I will just take a page out of your book, throw your name around, and plant a story of my own.

Sally: And if anyone wants you to go on record, deny it. It’ll intrigue them even more.

Chloe: I just really hope this doesn’t backfire.

Sally: This is everything we’ve ever wanted. Your big-picture plan was not just to be a platform for fashion news but a fashion powerhouse, complete with our own designs. So, here we go.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] Okay. [ Chuckles ] You should really get ready soon. You have to meet adam.

Sally: Mm, it’s a private jet. They’ll wait.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] I’m gonna go to the airport with you. I want to get one last glimpse of the wedding dress that is going to change our lives.

Nikki: You know who you sound like when you talk like that? Your father.

Victoria: [ Gasps ] My thinking on this is correct. There’s no deviation, no red flags that anyone from the outside can latch onto. We have to keep this contained.

Nikki: Darling, that might be smart for business, but not for you. I know how seriously you take your vows. Now, is this wedding just for show? Are you forcing yourself into a marriage that just shouldn’t happen?

Victoria: I am not forcing myself to do anything.

Nikki: Well, how do you know you’re not gonna be playing right into ashland’s hands?

Victoria: Would you stop it? I know what I’m doing. Ashland is smart enough to not try to keep anything else from me.

Nikki: And after all of this, you really think that the two of you could have a happy marriage?

Victoria: Look, I’ll handle it, alright? My one concern right now is billy.

Nikki: What about him?

Victoria: He seems very determined to derail the ceremony. He’s been leaving me messages, telling me that I’m making a mistake. He says that he has information that he thinks that i should know.

Nikki: Maybe he does.

Victoria: No, he doesn’T. Ashland has told me everything. Nothing that billy is gonna say to me is gonna be news to me. He cannot sway my decision about going through with this wedding. But he can ruin our plans if he finds out the truth and decides that he wants to expose this story to the world.

Gaines: This letter is all the evidence you need. Locke thinks so. He’s been paying me to keep it secret for years.

Billy: How did you get that?

Gaines: From my father’s dossier before he destroyed the evidence of the forgery.

Billy: And when was that?

Gaines: A long time ago.

Billy: And nobody else knew what they were up to?

Gaines: [ Sighs ] No.

Billy: A clerk, a secretary, no one?

Gaines: I sincerely doubt it. My father did all of this on his own. Camilla had no family. There was nobody interested in the will, and nobody to contest it when they filed the codicil.

Billy: What did she plan to do with everything, just bury it alongside her?

Gaines: Well, she had some charities set up, but they had no idea of her plans to bequeath them anything.

Billy: What charities? In a way, locke is stealing from them.

Gaines: She was eccentric. Exotic stuff — homes for wayward cats, exotic plants, things like that.

Billy: Oh, so, he got pissed off for being passed over by felines and flowers?

Gaines: No. Locke is a bastard and a master manipulator. He convinced my father that he had been wronged by camilla. And so they concocted this plan to create this false document so that he could set things right in his mind.

Billy: You seem to have a lot of animosity towards ashland.

Gaines: You’re damn right, I do. I told you, this is personal.

Billy: Yeah, you did. But you haven’t told me why yet. If you’re on medicare, remember,

Gaines: I spent my whole life jumping through hoops, trying to impress my father. He was a workaholic. It wasn’t easy getting his attention. And harder still to impress him. But when this kid showed up with camilla, he took to him right away, singing his praises. “Oh, that ashland is a real go-getter. It made me sick.

Billy: I understand that. So you wanted to do something about it.

Gaines: When ashland inherited all that money, I knew something was wrong. So I decided to do some digging, and I found, under lock and key, my father’s file on camilla rhodes. And there was the original will and the authentic letter explaining to him why he wasn’t gonna receive any inheritance. I made a snap decision. And I took the letter. Shortly thereafter, all the files were destroyed.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Good timing.

Gaines: I got lucky. And I told my father about it, he was angry. More ashamed than anything. He was adamant that I keep it to myself, because if the story got out, it would destroy him. So I kept it a secret all these years… till he died. I kept reading stories about ashland. I got angrier and angrier. I don’t know, maybe it was, uh, delayed grief for the father i had had stolen from me. Ashland needs to pay.

Billy: But he has been.

Gaines: That money that he’s given me means nothing to him. He built his life and his business on lies, and he pulled my father into that deceit.

Billy: But, jesse, it doesn’t sound like your father was blackmailed in any way. He seemed like a willing participant.

Gaines: My dad was a good man. He played by the rules his entire life until locke came along. He manipulated. Yeah, sure, he got some financial gain. The forged codicil gave him out a payment, locke offered him a lucrative position, so it seemed like a victimless crime. But that crime, it weighed on him, and I am certain that’s what drove him to an early grave. So, yeah. Yeah, it’s personal.

Billy: I don’t know if you’ve heard, but ashland locke could, potentially, be heading to a premature demise himself.

Gaines: Yeah. I know. I almost felt bad for him.

Billy: Almost?

Gaines: Made him seem human. But when I came here to get my final payoff, he was so dismissive and condescending.

Billy: You can’t blame a guy for being a little rude to the person that’s blackmailing him.

Gaines: Ashland locke is a fraud and a master manipulator. Camilla rhodes was right about one thing — he is a survivor. He’ll ruin people to save himself. That’s why I came back here, why I risked crossing victor newman to give you what you need to take locke down. I want my revenge. I want to blow up locke’s life while he is still alive to suffer.

Victor: How are you holding up? I know firsthand how difficult it is when the past catches up with you. It’s not affecting your health, is it?

Ashland: Not at all. I-I-I’m fine. [ Sighs ] The only thing weighing on me is the distress this is causing victoria. I hate that all of this is bringing her pain after she has brought me so much joy. And, hell, she’s given me a reason to live.

Victor: Well, we’ve got to stop the trouble that both billy boy abbott and gaines are causing.

Ashland: Well, that may be, but I’m the one to blame here, victor. The choices that I made in the past came back to haunt me. And even if it was decades ago, and I don’t see myself any longer as the man who made those choices, there it is.

Victor: Well, I respect you for taking responsibility. And I respect you for coming clean with my daughter about your past. That could not have been easy.

Ashland: I just hope it doesn’t mean I will lose victoria.

Nikki: I guess this wedding is going to happen. I hope you’ve changed your mind about letting your brother attend, because abby decided to stay home with the baby, and it would be nice to have some family for support.

Victoria: Well, adam will be there, won’t he?

Nikki: [ Laughing ] Oh, my god, are you hearing yourself? You can’t let him be your only sibling at the wedding. Nicholas was very upset that you rescinded his invitation.

Victoria: I guess he should have thought of that before he dug up dirt on my fiancé.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I really think you are lashing out at the wrong people. Shouldn’t you be upset with the man who kept secrets from you?

Victoria: Oh, mother, how many secrets has dad kept from you over the years — things that have only come to light because he had no choice and he had to come clean about it?

Nikki: Far too many, and I’m trying to spare you that kind of pain.

Victoria: Look, mom, my point is, is that no marriage is perfect. I have looked at this closely, mother.

[ Sighs ] It’s not like ashland committed some crime against me and my family. What he did happened 40 years ago. There’s no need for us to relive it. It can just end here. And I should have been able to trust nicholas.

Nikki: You can.

Victoria: No, I can’T. He betrayed my confidence. He should have stood by my side, which is exactly what I would have done if the roles were reversed. What nicholas did — it hurt me more than anything.

Nikki: Alright, alright.

[ Sighs ] I don’t want to argue with you. You don’t want to listen to what I have to say anyway. Just answer me this. What do you feel in your heart about ashland?

Victoria: I don’t know.

Adam: You know I love you, right? That’s right. I’m your dad, so I can say it no matter how old you get. I love you, connor newman. How do you like that?

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, I, uh — I’ll bring you back something from italy, okay? Alright? Love you. Good night.

Sally: How’s your son?

Adam: He is more excited about me going to italy than I am. Shouldn’t you be packing for our trip?

Sally: I needed a coffee. What’s your excuse?

Adam: Tying up a loose end before we, uh, leave.

P.I.: I have an update on jesse gaines.

[ Sighs ]

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Adam: So, you haven’t found gaines, but you think billy has?

P.I.: Security footage caught gaines entering abbott’s apartment building tonight.

Adam: Is billy there?

P.I.: Yes, and they’re still inside, both of them. Want me to stay close?

Adam: No. Um, I’ll take it from here. Good work.

P.I.: You got it.

Sally: What’s with all the mysterious cloak-and-dagger business?

Adam: I, um — I have to take care of something. I’ll meet you at the airport. Just don’t be late for wheels-up.

Sally: Sounds exciting and exotic. If you’re trying to impress me, I have been on private jets before.

Adam: I’m not trying to impress you or anyone. I just want a comfortable, peaceful trip to italy, okay? You remember that I’m taking you as a friendly favor, not a date, right?

Sally: But can’t it at least be the start of a beautiful friendship?

Adam: No.

Sally: Ow. Okay. Need to lighten up. I was teasing you. I know what this trip is about.

Adam: You just can’t help yourself, can you?

Billy: How many other people know about this scam with camilla’s will?

Gaines: As far as I know, you, me, locke, and victor.

Billy: Why would victor pay you? What benefit does he get by squashing the story? I mean, he can’t possibly condone victoria’s wedding after hearing this news, so…

Gaines: Maybe victor newman doesn’t see what locke did as a crime. I’m sure he’s done similar things on his way to the top. The real question is, why are you out to get ashland?

Billy: Victoria is the mother of my children. And she’s a good person. And I’ve caused her enough pain. I don’t want to see her suffer anymore.

Gaines: I don’t buy that you’re being noble.

Billy: I don’t care. You don’t need to understand anything. The only person that needs to know the truth is victoria. And she can make whatever decision she wants.

[ Sighs ] But right now, she is not taking my calls. So I’m going to tuscany early. And you’re coming with me because she is not gonna believe me unless I give her the proof from the horse’s mouth.

Victor: So, how does it look out there?

Nikki: Gorgeous.

Victor: Yeah?

Nikki: An idyllic spot.

Victoria: I think it’s the perfect backdrop for us to exchange our vows.

Ashland: What does that mean?

Victoria: Well, you know, we have a lot to do if we’re gonna pull off the wedding of the year.

Victor: I’m delighted to hear that.

Ashland: Maybe we should take a walk around the grounds.

Nikki: Before you do that, could you take us to our room? The sooner we get settled, the sooner we can all pitch in and help.

Victoria: Sure. Of course I will.

Nikki: Thank you. Still fresh

Chloe: Hi. What’s going on here?

Adam: Uh, I just got a message from the editor of a fashion magazine. Trust me, you’ve heard of her. Um, she just found out that sally is going to tuscany, and newman media is promising to give a scoop, and she wants confirmation.

Sally: Well, I can confirm that I am going there for the wedding, and when victoria wears my dress that I made for her —

Adam: Wait, wait, wait, the whole reason that I’m going to this wedding is to show that I’m committed to playing a role in my family. This doesn’t help. Makes it look like it’s a self-serving business trip, sally.

Chloe: It wasn’t sally. It was me. I leaked the story. I got excited, I told a friend, and you know how fast gossip travels.

Adam: See, that — that was reckless.

Chloe: I — I’m sorry. But it was scoop about fashion, not about dirt.

Adam: But the wedding dress?

Chloe: Sally’s creation.

Sally: Hello.

Adam: What if victoria doesn’t wear the gown?

Sally: She’s gonna love it.

Adam: Look, I’m — I’m gonna give you a ride over there. That’s it. Not gonna get you an audience with victoria. She got enough on her plate, and I’m not exactly her favorite person.

Sally: I know it seems like I’m flirting with disaster here, but I’m not. Okay, I’m just putting myself in the right place at the right time, with your help. So, thank you, both of you, for having faith in me.

Adam: Okay, I have to go. Alright? We’ll discuss it later. But, please, please, no more leaks or gossip. I don’t want anything to take attention away from victoria’s big day.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

Victoria: So, it looks like your bags beat you here.

Victor: I got to tell you, the staff is absolutely first-class.

Victoria: Do you want to rest, and then we can meet for lunch? Nate and elena will be flying in later.

Nikki: Oh, well, maybe they could join us. That would be nice.

Victor: Sweetheart, would you mind giving me some time alone with victoria?

Nikki: Yes, of course. I will make arrangements for lunch?

Victor: Si, my love. So, I understand that ashland told you everything.

Victoria: Yes, he did.

Victor: [ Sighs ] How do you feel about it?

Victoria: Well, obviously, it was a lot to take in.

[ Sighs ] And not just the money from camilla, but I’m assuming that nick told you how he took the name ashland locke.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Victor: I’ve been filled in. And — and never mind nicholas. He’s alright.

Victoria: He had no right to dig up that information himself.

Victor: Sweetheart, forgive him for that. He did that to protect you. I wish you hadn’t rescinded his invitation. I was looking forward to having nicholas and adam and you all together at the same wonderful event.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Daddy, I cannot let this go so easily. He’s gonna have to earn my forgiveness.

Chloe: You know, I was worried there. I thought that adam was gonna pull the plug on you being his plus-one.

Sally: Thank you.

Chloe: For what?

Sally: Well, for stepping in and taking the blame for the leak. But I have to ask. Why did you cover for me?

Chloe: Well, I would rather him be mad at me than at you. I’m used to it.

Sally: Well, I owe you.

Chloe: Yeah, you do. And don’t worry, I will accept it, but for right now, I just need you to guard this dress with your life on this trip.

Sally: Well, good thing we’re going on a private jet. Could you imagine me trying to shove that thing into an overhead bin of a commercial flight?

Chloe: No, it would have been a disaster.

Sally: I had to use the most delicate, luxurious material to make sure it was worthy of a newman bride.

Chloe: Well, that’s why I’m relieved that you are getting newman-level transportation, ’cause, normally, I would be opposed to someone traveling and spending hours in an enclosed space with adam.

Sally: All the stars are aligning. I’m going to spend the entire trip visualizing victoria strutting down the aisle wearing my design, because I believe in the power of positive thinking.

Chloe: I do love your confidence, but you really should listen to adam, because there is a chance that you’re going to get there and victoria is not going to give you the time of day, and then it will just be a wasted trip.

Sally: I understand.

Chloe: Okay, and I — I know I’ve said this to you before, but please just — please just go easy on — on the flirting. You know, I mean, I just know what adam is like when he has that single-minded look in his eye. You really don’t want to cross him.

Sally: Fine. But I think you have forgotten your can-do spirit, ’cause this is what it looks like when you want something so badly that you will it into existence. Haven’t you ever done that before?

Chloe: I can’t believe I’ve hitched my wagon to someone nuttier than me.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Chloe: Okay. Have a great trip. I wish you luck. And please just get victoria to say “yes to the dress.” I’m a ganiac, ganiac, check my drawers Some things are good to know. Like where to find the cheapest gas in town, and which supermarket gives you the most bang for your buck. Something else that’s good to know? If you have medicare and medicaid, you may be able to get more healthcare benefits through a humana medicare advantage plan. Call the number on your screen now and speak to a licensed humana sales agent to see if you qualify. Learn about plans that could give you more healthcare benefits than you have today. Depending on the plan you choose, you could have your doctor, hospital, and prescription drug coverage in one convenient plan. From humana, a company with 60 years of experience in the healthcare industry. You’ll have lots of doctors and specialists to choose from. And, if you have medicare and medicaid, a humana plan may give you other important benefits. Depending on where you live, they could include dental, vision, and hearing coverage. You may also get rides to plan-approved locations; home delivered meals after an in-patient hospital stay; a monthly allowance for purchasing approved healthy food and beverages; plus an allowance for health and wellness items. Everything from over the counter medications and vitamins, to first aid items and personal care products. Best of all, if you have medicare and medicaid, you may qualify for multiple opportunities throughout the year to enroll. So if you want more from medicare, call the number on your screen now to speak with a licensed humana sales agent. Learn about humana plans that could give you more healthcare benefits. Including coverage for prescription drugs, dental care, eye exams and glasses, hearing aids and more. A licensed humana sales agent will walk you through your options, answer any questions you have and, if you’re eligible, help you enroll over the phone. Call today and we’ll also send this free guide. Humana, a more human way to healthcare.

Victoria: Thank you for what you’ve done, for helping to keep the camilla rhodes story quiet. And I — I really, really appreciate your help in protecting newman/locke from any backlash, daddy.

Victor: That is not why i paid off gaines.

Victoria: Well, why did you do it?

Victor: Because I’ve never seen my daughter as happy as you are now with ashland. I know that’s good for the company, but mostly it is good for you. I’m happy for you. And that’s more important than anything.

Victoria: Don’t worry. I have every intention of proceeding with the weeding.

Nikki: I’m not gonna lie to you. After everything I have learned of recently, I have very serious doubts that victoria should go ahead with this wedding.

[ Sighs ] She thinks that it’s the right thing to do, for practical reasons, but she doesn’t want to admit how much she’s hurting. And I predicted all along that getting involved with you would bring her nothing but heartache, and that has proven to be true. Your health, these secrets from your past — all very unfortunate omens.

Ashland: I’m not superstitious.

Nikki: Victoria may think it’s the right thing to do to go ahead with this wedding, but i am appealing to you, ashland.

Ashland: Are you asking me to call things off?

Nikki: Yes. If you truly care about her, give her that gift. Relieve her of this burden.

[ Knock on door ]

Billy: Who is it?

Adam: It’s adam.

Billy: Coming.

[ Doorknob turning ]

[ Sighs ] To what do I owe this unpleasant surprise?

Adam: I’m looking for gaines.

Billy: Who?

Adam: Jesse gaines. Are you really gonna pretend like you don’t know who he is, billy?

Billy: I’m gonna do anything I have to, to get you the hell out of here so I can go pack for tuscany and get a little bit of rest.

Adam: Relax, billy. You can sleep in tomorrow, because you’re not going to tuscany. You’re not getting anywhere near victoria’s wedding.

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[ Sighs ] This never gets old. The coffee? Or this? Mm. Don’t make me choose. In fact, let’s stay home and shut the world out today — all day. What world? It’s just you and me. Excuse me, uh, mr. Corinthos. Someone is at the gate to see you, sir. Hey. Hey. Welcome back. Thank you. It’s been quite the homecoming. Listen, any word on liesl? No, not even a whisper. Seems my mother has disappeared into thin air. I am so sorry, britt. I can’t help but feel responsible. You called my mother and got her involved in a scheme to kill peter, which I’m sure wasn’t a hard sell. Well, at the moment, it felt like it was the only way to protect maxie and james. If that’s all you were doing, I’d be on-board. But we both know that S.O.S. Call was also to protect yourself. Well, I like our new tradition of weekly breakfast check-ins. Me, too. The food in the dining hall is blah, and I’m already tired of takeout.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I’m happy to contribute to your healthy eating habits.

[ Both chuckle ] So, tell me about your classes. Oh. And, oh, tell me how it is working at ava’s gallery without ava. Uh, turns out, ava’s not leaving. Since when? I’m pretty sure she’s staying here and staying married. Trina, you know you can’t drop that kind of bomb on me and play coy.

[ Chuckles ] What happened to ava’s stalker? Thanks to me, the stalker’s been unmasked. Mm. Well, you better be my husband. Oh.He’s a very jealous man. I am your husband, alright. For now and for always. It’s going to be a beautiful day. A beautiful life. I am never letting you go again. And that’s a promise. Greetings. Mr. Corinthos is in the living room. Please come with me.

[ Door closes ] After you. What a pleasant surprise. My goodness, look at you. Uh, carly, uh, this is phyllis caulfield. She’s a — a dear friend of mike’s and mine.

[ Sighs ] Thanks. Does this water have magical properties in it to help me focus? Right? I keep thinking about yesterday, too. I can’t get over the fact that spencer was the stalker. You and trina were so right. I shouldn’t have given you guys so much pushback. Trina was the one who figured it out. How’s she doing? I mean, she was pretty beat up about it. Well, we were up half the night talking about it. She feels awful for setting a trap for spencer. I don’t love it, either, but if we hadn’t, ava and nikolas still would not know the truth. I guess it was worth it. You don’t sound all that convinced. Nikolas has ava back, but spencer’s life just imploded. Did we end up helping that family, or did we just hurt them? Both. Good morning. Where were you? Working out. So early? Did you sleep at all?

[ Sighs ] Uh, no. Every time I close my eyes, I kept replaying the whole train wreck in my head. It never should have happened.

Exactamente. I don’t know what possessed you to confess. Well, my father was in danger. But you had nothing to do with your uncle sonny turning up. No, I didn’T. But you did. Why the hell would you tell my uncle, the alleged mob kingpin, that my father was taking his daughter away?

[ Cellphone beeps ]

[ Sighs ] Huh. Something wrong? It’s an alert placed on spencer’s credit-card account. Apparently, he is holed up at the metro court. How do you feel about that? Well, I’m glad he didn’t spend the night on the street, but given the fact that he robbed us of months together, I can think of better ways of spending our first reunited morning than discussing him. I’ll arrange breakfast.

[ Door closes ] So you’re phyllis. Thank you so much for taking care of my husband while he was injured. It was truly our pleasure. Mike — sonny was a godsend to us in more ways than one. That goes both ways. Mm. Sonny has told me a lot about you. I’m so sorry about your husband. Thank you, mrs. Corinthos. Call me carly. Please.

[ Chuckles ] And had we known you were coming, we could’ve spared you the security check. Mm. Well, it’s a beautiful home. Much different than your room at the tan-O. So, did you, uh, drive in from nixon falls this morning? Yes, I was on the road too early to call. I hope I didn’t intrude. I found some of your belongings, and I thought you might — you might want them. I feel terrible, and if there’s anything I can do to help find aunt liesl, please let me. Well, I’ll — I’ll take the help. Okay. Scott is beside himself. Yeah, I saw him. He told me. And I also got a voicemail from valentin. He and anna have a lead on peter, but he didn’t give me any details. Hey, how are you otherwise? Um, busy. Yeah, throwing myself into work, restructuring the hospital budget, working with my new co-chief of staff, keeping my head above water. And, um, you and jason? What are you talking about? There is no “me and jason.” And that’s because of me. So the young man that I met at the park, that was — spencer. Not victor. And spencer was ava’s stalker? Him and his girlfriend. Which one drenched you with the fake blood? Spencer. Oh, hell, no. Mom, no, no, no, he didn’t mean to. It was just — no, no, when did all this go down? Did this happen last night? Yes. Spencer got kicked out of wyndemere, and his relationship with his father is worse than ever. And it’s my fault. In what universe? I convinced cam and joss to set them up. If I hadn’t known, then may– no, don’t even finish that sentence. You are not responsible, nor are you at fault. This is spencer’s mess. It has nothing to do with you. I just feel bad for him. And I also feel guilty that I wasn’t honest with ava. Why would you feel guilty? Thanks to you, ava knows the truth now, a-and she can stay here with her husband and her little girl. Although, she might want to let that marriage just go ahead and dissolve ’cause clearly the cassadine men are not to be trusted. I’m so sorry for how things turned out. I was only doing it for you. I know. That’s why I defended you, but some of these ideas that you come up with, esme… getting your father back in your life was what you wanted. So I did what I could to make that happen. I guess I’m still learning how to make you happy. You really are the best, and nothing that has happened is your fault. But I will be happier if we just cut out the scheming and do better. Whatever you want. Too bad you can’t count on your so-called friends. What were they thinking? Especially josslyn. Doesn’t that girl have enough to worry about without setting you up and calling you out? Josslyn is a real friend. So is cameron. They’re probably the only real friends that I’ve ever had. Okay, yes, we totally ambushed spencer, but if his behavior hadn’t been so messed up, he’d have nothing to confess. Look, all I’m going to say is that your stepdad is one menacing dude. Mm. Spencer was absolutely terrified for his father. Well, everybody knows not to mess with sonny, especially when it comes to his family, but none of that would have even happened if it wasn’t for esme. I don’t see how she’s to blame for the lie about bora bora. Are you giving esme a pass? Not at all. I’m just saying that they both bear responsibility. Trina said that spencer and esme work as a team. Well, every team I’ve ever been on has had a captain. Makes me wonder if esme’s the one calling the shots.

I mean, what makes you think that esme’s more involved than spencer is saying? Spencer admitted that esme was the one who torched ava’s car, correct? He did at first, but then he walked it back. To protect her. Does that surprise you? You’ve seen the way she hangs on him. No wonder he can’t think straight. This is spencer we’re talking about, okay? He’s no angel.

[ Chuckles ] This is so messed up. And, yes, I know that spencer set it in motion. Everything he did was bad, but… I still want what’s best for him. What if esme is what’s best for spencer? No. She brings out the worst in spencer. Why aren’t you furious? First, they set you up, then they stand by and watch you humiliate yourself. Oh, I humiliated myself? You confessed. You apologized. Right, but you’re forgetting the part where we are actually guilty, esme. Fine. We’re no innocents. But your real friends aren’t, either. First, they lie to your face, and then they set a trap that nearly gets your father killed. And then your father kicks you out of wyndemere while your wicked stepmother gloats. If they expect you to beg forgiveness, they’d better think again. They’re the ones who should be coming to you.

[ Knock on door ] Spencer cassadine? Yes. What’s going on? I’m sorry, but your credit card has been declined for a second night. There are more than enough funds. Run it again.No, there’s no need. This isn’t a fund problem — this is a father problem. We contacted the account holder, mr. Nikolas cassadine, and the card has been canceled. Checkmate. What does this mean? It means we pack. I’ve arranged for breakfast in the dining room. Unless you would rather have it served in the bedroom. You choose. Oh, then the bedroom it is. Oh, hey, what was that call that you were making earlier? Oh, I cut spencer’s access to his bank and credit-card accounts. Wow. Well, I’m — I’m all for tough love, but if you cut him off like that, what will he do? He’s about to figure it out. My son has been given every possible advantage. He’s bright. He’s willful. Let him put that cunning of his to good use and figure out how to support himself. Okay, well, that — that sounds fine in theory, but the timing is terrible. Won’t spencer see this as a punishment? And won’t that further stoke his dangerous resentment? Ava told me to be careful with bad boys, and spencer falls right under that definition, except he’s not all that bad at heart. I think he’s just lost. Mm-mm-mm, says every woman in defense of a dysfunctional relationship with a bad boy. Mom. Trina, I was at the hospital that night when ava’s car was burned, and I sat with her afterwards.

[ Stammers, sighs ] Ava couldn’t stop shaking. And to leave kiki’s I.D. Badge near the car? That’s just cruel.

[ Stammers ] Spencer didn’t do it. I don’t even think it was his idea.

[ Sighs ] You certainly seem determined to let him off the hook. I don’t deny he’s made some seriously messed-up choices. Anyone who asks you to cover for them isn’t really your friend. You remember what maya angelou said. “When someone shows you who they are…” “believe them.” Right. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about this earlier, mom. There’s just been a lot going on. Right. Even though you’ll always be my baby, you’re a young woman now, and you’re entitled to privacy. But I can proudly say that you’ve always, always had a good head on your shoulders. Aunt liesl was devastated when jason got engaged to carly because she knew how important jason was to you. Yeah, well, that’s old news now. But if I didn’t keep sonny away from port charles… look, you might have hurt a lot of other people, but you did me a favor. Carly will always come first for jason, and I am nobody’s second. Good for you. I hope you don’t mind, but I don’t think I’m going to stay for breakfast. I can’t justify paying carly’s inflated prices for eggs and toast. It’s your call. I’m not offended. Hey, come here. It’s good to see you. And if you hear from your mom, if there’s anything I can do, I want you to call me, okay? Let me know. Will do. Hey, and, uh, watch your back. I have a feeling carly’s not done with you yet. Carly: May I? Yeah, yeah. Go ahead.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] Wow. Okay, I saw you in one of these, and I still cannot believe it.

[ Laughing ] How many flannels did you have? Wow. Wow. Mike definitely had a distinct fashion style. Not to mention a fine two-step. Well, that’s high praise coming from the lifelong dance partner of lenny caulfield, the greatest dancer in the world. That man was so light on his feet… it defied gravity.

Lenny sounds like the best of men. Sonny told me that lenny gave him a hard time when he first showed up, but wound up standing up for him and treating him like a brother. I wish I could’ve met him. Lenny was one of a kind. Amen. I’m going to give you two a chance to catch up. I’m sure you have a lot to talk about. No, you don’t have to — you can stay. Well, I-I can’t, actually. I mean, forget about my suggestion to stay home all day. I have tons of paperwork to catch up on…alright. …At the metro court, so enjoy your time together. Phyllis, it was a pleasure meeting you. I hope you come back. You’re always welcome. Thanks for bringing the box by all the way over here. Mm.[ Door closes ] I have a confession. Hm? It’s not the only reason I’m here. I wanted to meet you properly. Sonny corinthos. Phyllis caulfield.

[ Both chuckle ] Oh! [ Chuckles ] Joss and I have this code — sisters before misters. And I feel like I’m breaking it with ava. I mean, she’s my friend, too. I feel really bad about keeping spencer’s secret about being in town all those weeks, but after everything that happened, I feel like it’s too late to say anything. What do you think? Well, the fact that you feel bad, that should tell you something. Especially now that you know the damage that secrets can cause. So what are you going to do? I think… I’m going to skip breakfast. Rain check? Of course, yeah, no, I-I want you to do what you got to do. I’m so proud of you. Thanks, mom. I love you. I love you, too.

[ Giggles ] And same time and place next week, right? I wouldn’t miss it. Okay. Yeah, I can’t stand back and do nothing after the way spencer treated my wife. Well, I appreciate your outrage. I’m a big girl. I can take care of myself, as you well know. I’m aware, but in no way does it excuse spencer for what he did. Spencer has witnessed your plots and schemes his entire life, my darling, and if you want to punish him for learning the behavior that you’ve modeled, please don’t do it on my account.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Ah. Well, um, breakfast and anything else is going to have to wait. I’m about to have a visitor. Got just enough cash for breakfast. After that, we’re broke. Wow, universe, way to kick a guy when he’s down. This is a temporary setback. Things will get better. Your father just needs time to cool off. Maybe joss and cam will cool off, too. One of the most annoying things about my friends is that I actually care what they think. I have an idea, but I need to have this conversation alone. No worries. I trust you. Just, uh, text me if you need backup. You know I win everyone over in the end. You’ve won me over. Britt: Maybe the three of us can convince the board to give us the necessary funding to back that research project. Yeah, okay. I will — I’ll see you soon. Thanks. Bye. Wheeling and dealing? Good. Do I have a deal for you. Look, I don’t know exactly what to make of esme and spencer’s relationship, but so what? Who says we have to understand it? When did you get so wise? Ever since I started dating you.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, my god, you really are wise. That was such a good answer. Mm. Nina: Hi. I imagine I’m the last person that you want to see right now. Good call. Do you have to go back to work? Is your break over? Are you sure? Yeah, definitely. Okay, uh, I’m going to go back to work outside. I just came to get a bite to eat, but, uh, I can leave if you’re uncomfortable. Why would I be uncomfortable? I’m not the one who stole nine months of sonny’s life. I’m not the one who left his family here to grieve, and I’m not the one who’s a total hypocrite.

Well, you’re on the clock. What’s this offer? Room and board with you in exchange for my witticisms. Pass. And esme’s french cooking techniques. Absolutely not. Oh, come on, we’re going to be fun roommates. And esme can cook dinner. I live in a hotel room. You’re chief of staff, and you still live in a hotel room? Demanding job, no pets, no kids, room service. Works for me. Not for you. Sorry. But you’re barely even going to notice us.

[ Scoffs ] You’re at work all day, and esme and i won’t touch the minibar. I promise. What is going on? Why would you leave cushy wyndemere for a rollaway bed in my hotel room? Father and i had a falling out.

[ Sighs ] And you left?

[ Sighs ] He kicked you out? What the hell? Why is nikolas acting all self-righteous after all the crap he’s pulled? Actually, it’s a little complicated. Please tell me you haven’t done anything that will make me have to defend your father. Hey. Trina, what a nice surprise. I’m so glad you’re still here. Does this mean — yep. Thanks to you, my girl, nikolas and I are — are back together and we have a lifetime of mornings ahead of us. Now, what you did was risky, and I don’t condone all the plotting, but you did uncover the truth, and so I’m very grateful. Don’t thank me yet. Mmm. Delicious. Of course it is.

[ Chuckles ] I’ll send you home with — with like a pound.

[ Chuckles ] Thanks.

[ Chuckles ] Who’s this with you? That’s mike, my dad. He, uh — he died a — a year ago. Alzheimer’S. Mm-hmm. He was one of a kind. Him and lenny would’ve hit it off. Hm. I’m so sorry. You certainly have a beautiful family. Mm. They must’ve really missed you. I bet you they’re happy you’re back. Yeah, and so am I. Mm. Carly seems wonderful. Must have been hard on her. Yes, she is, and, yeah, it was. I found some pictures of you and nina. I didn’t include them in the box. I wasn’t sure you’d want them. Thanks for that. I’ve got another confession. Hm? I didn’t just drive here to return that box. I thought you might need someone to talk to, someone who understands. You still looking out for me?

[ Both chuckle ] Lenny would call it putting my nose where it doesn’t belong. He loved when you did that. So do I.

[ Chuckles ] I know you left behind a complicated situation in nixon falls. And the situation here? Is that complicated, too? Cameron?

[ Sighs ] I’m so glad I found you. I need you desperately. Maybe you should rely on a food-delivery app if you have to leave every establishment frequented by people who missed sonny. I’ll take that under consideration, josslyn. I just wanted to tell you how truly sorry I am. Hold on. I have something for you.

Spencer, what were you thinking? I was thinking that I needed to save father from ava. And have him all to yourself?

[ Scoffs ] Is that too much to ask? After three years apart? Three years where I thought he was dead? You say you want to make up for lost time, but what you mean is you want to control who he’s with. And, y-you know, what troubles me the most about this is the lengths that you went to and the lies that you told and the people that you hurt, spencer, including me. I told you nikolas accused me of being the stalker once, and you said nothing. Because he didn’t think that anymore.

[ Scoffs ] But you’re right. You’re right. I’m sorry. It was one of many mistakes. Look, I —

[ Scoffs ] I get making mistakes, and you know how fond I am of you. While I am not so fond of your father. But you need to go to nikolas and make amends. I can’T. My father doesn’t even want to see me right now. Maybe you can rent me and esme a room just one night while we figure out what we’re going to do next or what our next move is going to be. No. No, unh-unh. Not in my hotel. Aunt carly. You terrorized ava by implying a threat to avery. And then you tried to manipulate sonny just as he had gotten back home. That is totally unacceptable, spencer.

[ Sighs ] You’re right. I screwed up. I don’t blame anyone for not wanting me around. Oh, come on. Don’t play the martyr. Try standing on your own two feet instead of asking someone to bail you out. That’s the problem. Someone has been enabling you your entire life. Again, my apologies — to you both. Esme, I’m working right now, so… but you’re the only one who could help me. And help spence. What’s going on with spencer? He’s been… tossed out and cut off. We’re homeless with no money. Okay, first of all, you guys are hardly starving and destitute. Second of all, you kind of deserve what you get. What spencer did was terrible. Maybe I should have done more to rein spence in.

[ Voice breaking ] But he was in so much pain. He just wanted his father back, and now he’s lost him all over again. Things are bad right now, but spencer will bounce back. He always does. Not this time. The day I realized victor was really spencer cassadine was also the day I realized he’d been lying about how long he’d been in port charles. Obviously, spencer needed cover so he could creep around port charles, leaving his nasty little threats. And he convinced you to keep his secret. Well, he told me that he had a troubled relationship with his dad, and that’s why he didn’t approach him right away. And I bought it. Is there anyone in this town he hasn’t deceived? But I helped him by keeping quiet. Trina, spencer betrayed you, too. He lied to you. He manipulated you. He took advantage of your trust. Maybe if I’d come to you sooner, we could’ve figured out spencer was your stalker earlier before your car got torched. Can you forgive me? Trina… there is absolutely nothing to forgive you for. I just wish that I’d had a friend as loyal and as trustworthy as you many years ago. Well, you’ve got me now. I’m just sorry for what you’ve lost. What did I lose? I just remember how excited you were when victor swept into your life, and I hate that spencer has robbed you of that feeling. Ah, perfect timing. Excuse me? If you or your son ever hurt my daughter again, you’re going to regret it. Oh, oh, you need reminding? Um, your deviant stunts at the party at wyndemere? Spencer drenching trina with fake blood, pretending to be, uh, victor, and then convincing her to lie and hide his presence here in port charles so that he could stalk ava. I am so sorry. Last night, spencer admitted that he came home from school early, but I had no idea that he deceived trina in that way. Mr. Cassadine, your son is walking through the world like he can do whatever he wants, and you, as the adult, need to shut it down. I am truly sorry. Next time you see your son, spencer, you let him know if he knows what’s good for him, he’ll stay away from my daughter. Being home has been an adjustment. What’s the deal with the tan-o? I’ve filed a claim with insurance, and the adjusters are still investigating, so… the wait is on. You want to rebuild? I’m not sure. Without lenny, I feel a bit at sea. And it didn’t help that I just took off. No, you needed to get back to your family. Well, I consider you family, so whatever you need, I’m there for you. You don’t owe me a thing. You saved my life. The least I can do is put you up, either here or at the metro court, and I’m not taking “no” for an answer.

[ Chuckles ] I appreciate that. I do have some unfinished business in town. Oh, you didn’t just come here to visit me? I need to go see nina. You know, I’m actually glad I ran into you. Do you recognize this? It’s the journal I gave you as a graduation present. I’d actually stopped writing. I didn’t tell you that at the time ’cause I was being polite. But I started up again after you gave this to me, and I used it to process my feelings. I wrote about sonny’s funeral. I wrote about the nights where I heard my mom quietly sobbing.

[ Voice breaking ] I wrote about the good days, the ones where we still felt like a family, and I wrote about the bad ones, where all any of us could think about was missing sonny. But you didn’t just lie to us. You lied to my father. He went to nixon falls to see you and try to win you back. But instead, he got shot defending you and your friends. And when she came to you and he told you that he thought she saw sonny on that gurney, you lied, and you said that he hadn’T. So you deceived him, too!

[ Scoffs ] It was all here. Updated as of last night. I’ll be keeping my thoughts.

[ Breathing shakily ] But this?

[ Voice breaking ] This gift from you? I never want to see it… or you again.

I need to get back inside. Spence needs you. He just lost his father, and now he’s lost you, too. And… I can’t handle it. I don’t want to come between spence and his real friends. That’s what he calls you and josslyn. You’re his real friends and…

[ Sniffles ] …Spence is mine. I started out really liking victor, but he was just a put-on, a façade. I can’t believe I let spencer play me like that, and I’m never going to trust him again after what he did to you. Well, I’m not encouraging a relationship with spencer. Far from it. And I appreciate your loyalty. But what happened between me and spencer is between me and spencer. You are free to do you. Hm. Father? Spencer hasn’t lost me. I’m still his cousin.

[ Sniffles ] I really dislike what he did to his father, ava, and trina, but I don’t hate him. What about joss? She’s mad. But she’s also the kindest person I know. I’m sure she’ll move past it. You’re such a good guy, cameron. Carly: Breakfast is on the house. I apologize for interrupting your conversation with spencer. It’s okay, carly. I had already turned spencer down. He’s made himself a hell of a mess, and I can’t fix it for him. I just hope he figures things out. He’s a really good kid in spite of everything. Well, technically, he’s an adult. But when I was his age, I didn’t behave like one, either, so… well, even as adults, we don’t always behave as adults. Britt… I know you have a lot going on, and so do I, but I would really like to clear the air between the two of us. You ready for some radical honesty? I’m ready if you are. There are things nina and i still have to say to each other. I don’t know why you even want to talk to her after everything she did. She’s the one who caused you to lose the tan-O. I’ve thought about all of it, all the horrible things she’s done to you and your family, how her lies even endangered my own life, but I also know nina’s heart — all she did for lenny and me and our town, and even for you when you knew yourself as mike. A person would have to be in a lot of pain and confusion to balance all that love and desperation. Lenny always said I had a bleeding heart. Maybe I do, but I can’t write nina off just yet. Can you?

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Fellas, I’m glad you’re having so much fun with grandma olivia. I miss you a lot, pal. Hey, I love you.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Knock on door ] Oh, uh, you know what? I got to go. Okay? Yes, I will. Okay. Bye. Hey. Good morning. Morning. Good morning. Come on in. I was just, uh, saying good morning to rocco. Thank you. Oh, I just did the same thing with danny and scout. Uh, you didn’t tell them what we’re doing over here, did you? What — tell scott that we were looking for her father? No, no, I can’t imagine saying anything to her until I actually see drew with my own two eyes. Which, according to anna, could be very soon. Anna. Ah, hey. You know him? Well, he served us last night. So I have every wsb agent looking for drew, but I wish chloe’s account had been better, more helpful, like maybe more landmarks or just some other details. Well, if she said drew did help her escape probably had himself beaten black and blue. Beaten but not killed. If peter had wanted that to happen, drew would have been dead years ago. So all we got to do is find out where he’s being held. I’m going to go upstairs and check on valentin. Good luck with that. I don’t really think he’s still sleeping off the ouzo at this point. Mm. He’s probably up there passed out, waiting to resurface with a hangover bigger than australia. Yeah. Yeah.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Hello, uncle. Good of you to visit.

[ Door closes ] I’m sorry. I was delayed. I was afraid peter had taken care of you once and for all. He did say he was out to kill us both. Good morning, maxie. You here for medical reasons? Or just you want to ask me to accompany you to another wedding ceremony? Um, neither. I’m going to get bobbie spencer some flowers from the gift shop. Is it her birthday? No, it’s her daughter bj’s birthday. You are buying flowers for bobbie to celebrate her daughter’s birthday? Yes. Mm. I’m bj’s cousin. My dad’s brother, tony, is bj’s dad. When I was little, I was really sick, and I needed a heart transplant or else I would die. There were no hearts available. And then one really horrible day, bj’s school van was hit by a drunk driver, and bj was left brain dead. Tony and bobbie decided to give me bj’s heart. That’s why I’m alive today. Grabbing breakfast before you head to work? Hey. Hey. Better here than at my desk, which is the only place I will be working for the foreseeable future. Oh, poor baby. You know, you could feel sorry for me getting stuck on desk duty while I’m recuperating. Well, maybe your superiors are on to something. Taking it slow never harmed anyone. Ooh. Okay, someday I’m going to love reminding you that you said that.

[ Chuckles ] Why are you here anyway? I’ve seen the breakfast spread at the quartermaines’. This place doesn’t come close. Yeah, I couldn’t sleep last night. I was tossing and turning. I just had to get out of the house early and get distracted. Why? What’s got you so worked up? Well, something happened yesterday that’s got me really bothered.

“Bothered” as in alarmed or “bothered” as in annoyed? Bothered as in bothered, and I need to vent to someone about it before I lose it. Go for it. Maybe I can talk you off the ledge. Wouldn’t be the first time. Hopefully, it doesn’t end with me arresting you, though.

[ Chuckles ] It would be progress. Who’s got your blood boiling this time?

[ Sighs ] That wannabe-quartermaine. Austin gatlin-holt. Austin: Wow. You had kawasaki syndrome so severely that they had to give you a heart transplant? Yeah. Oh, man. Well, I’m sure you’ve told that story a million times. I won’t ask you to tell it again. But I think it’s really cool that you’re celebrating your cousin’s life by bringing her mother flowers. Yeah, bobbie and I have a really special relationship because of that. You’ve had a colorful life, haven’t you?

[ Chuckling ] Yeah.

[ Both laugh ] You’ve been through a lot. Those guards still following you? Uh, yes and no. I don’t have a guard like yuri, brook lynn’s guard, but those pcpd officers, they’re waiting outside. Well, as long as you’re safe, that’s all that matters. Right. As long as peter is still lurking around, they’re going to be my shadow. Good. It’s good you’re taking steps to protect yourself. Seems like I’m not the only one that could use protection. Apparently, you need some from brook lynn. I’ve had a little time to think, and I think you’re trying to manipulate me. I don’t think you’re in any danger from peter at all. I think you want my cooperation for some reason, and you’re using peter as the most expedient way to go about it. Oh, valentin, I’d never do that to you. After all, I’m the only cassadine who ever gave you the time of day when you were a young boy. Were you? I’m sorry. My memories of that island are a little vague. I was 6 when I left that godforsaken place. Well, perhaps you don’t remember me being kind to you, but I was, and I still feel warmly toward you to this day. You feel warmly? That’s why you’ve upgraded my accommodation from third world hellhole prison cell to the slightly more opulent prison cell? Because you care? Look, I’m — I’m keeping you locked up for your own safety. But you don’t trust me. I can’t say I blame you. You’re trying to protect me? Well, tell me something. There’s someone peter hates even more than me, someone he’s definitely going to target. What are you doing to protect anna devane? Ah, I was right, wasn’t I? He’s up there in bed, stinking of booze, smelling of licorice. I’m telling you, ouzo’s bad stuff. Just stop. No, valentin wasn’t in his room. He hasn’t been there all night. Excuse me, sir. Do you remember the man that I was with last night? Did you see him today? My wife went up to clean the room this morning. She said the guest had already gone. Huh. Well. Okay. Listen, something’s not right. No, before we left the U.S., We both made sure that we had international coverage. He would have texted me if he’d gone anywhere. Or maybe valentin isn’t the man you think he is, and when the tough got going, he bailed — on the search for peter and you. No, he didn’t bail. If he’d gone anywhere, he would have left me a message.

[ Sighs ] Be serious, will you? I mean, I’m out there searching for maxie’s baby. In the meantime, you’re here squandering what’s left of your good judgment.

[ Scoffs ] Not on peter. This time it’s on valentin. So you, uh, got news from anna? She left me a voicemail. She found the real nurse that maxie thought she hired, the real chloe jennings. Well, peter didn’t kill her, then? No, she showed up in a U.S. Consulate in crete. She was imprisoned and then managed to escape and then was in a car accident, but here’s the real kicker. Wow, there’s more? She didn’t plan to escape without help. Okay. There was another prisoner with her, but by the time the guards caught up to her and the other prisoner, the other prisoner sacrificed himself so chloe could escape. Okay, I think I know where this story is headed. Yes, of course. The other prisoner was drew. Right. It had to be. Who else would sacrifice themself to save someone else? So, uh, off to crete? Yeah, I, um, contacted the concierge, and they are making our travel plans. We’re just waiting on some details. Cool. Um. Yeah, good. So maybe — maybe we have time to, uh, talk a little bit? Okay. About what? About what you told me last night, um… about where you stand regarding drew.

Look, I know I went, um, a little bit into a deep dive last night examining my relationship, or lack of relationship with drew. I want to be really clear with you. Finding drew is all about scout, not me. And I-I believed you when you told me that last night. And — and…it kind of helped me out a little bit, too, ttle bit, too, because, um… I’ve been doing some thinking about, uh, you know, this, you and me, in terms of, you know, what that means for us, you know, in terms of, um, being together. Don’t — don’t throw another drink in my face.

[ Chuckles ] Come on. You know that was for show. Oh, I know, but I think you liked it a little bit, too.

[ Chuckling ] I definitely didn’t — maybe. “Maybe.” Um. Look, I want to be clear with you. I like you…samantha. I don’t want to be work buddies or just teaming up to find drew. Alright, I’m just going to say it. I, uh… I want to see where this could go. I’m assuming you’re talking about the little scene that brook lynn caused yesterday. Yeah, it was kind of hard not to notice. Brook lynn stormed in and was yelling at you about a variety of things. The lawsuit. And elq. And ned. And the quartermaines in general. And then something about leo I couldn’t quite figure out. Yeah, you’re not wrong. There’s a lot going on. But here’s what i can tell you. When I win my case in court, the quartermaines will have no choice but to accept me as part of the family. Legally, maybe. But I don’t know if they will personally. But, hey, if you win, you’ll get a piece of the elq pie, right? Yeah, maybe, but that’s not what this is about. It’s about my dad, honoring my father. It was really important to him to be recognized by the quartermaines, and that’s going to rustle a few q fathers, most notably brook lynn. I just hope that doesn’t make things awkward for you, since as you two are best friends. What? Brook lynn is not my best friend. I-I wouldn’t even consider her a friend, period. Alright, you do not have to tell me that you have a problem with austin. I witnessed it firsthand when he tried to convince me to go through edward’s papers to find that letter about his will. You know I don’t blame you for that. You had just found out about willow and michael. Your heart was broken. And austin knew that, and he took advantage. He wanted to get what he wanted, and it worked. He’s trying to do the same thing with my dad. How so? He’s trying to distract my father, you know, steal his attention away from elq. I sacrificed so much to get those shares. I did it all for my dad and for the sake of the rest of the family, and austin is trying to ruin all of my hard work. How? How is he doing that? In the worst possible way. By using a child. You have no reason to worry about anna. She’s already replaced you with another sidekick. Who? Her ex-husband, robert scorpio. Peter’s going to target them both. I need to be there to help anna. Mm, I do admire your passion for anna’s safety, especially given your checkered past with her during your spy days. Well, if she brings happiness into your life, then good for you. Listen to me. If anything happens to anna devane while I am locked up here, I will hold you personally responsible. No, if anything happens to anna, peter will be the guilty party, not me. You are throwing peter in my face after I admitted I was wrong, and you forgave me, by the way. Do not equate my mistakes with peter to my friendship with valentin. Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to bring up the whole peter mess again.

[ Sighs ] But you see, I don’t trust valentin and with good reason. He’s going to hurt you. By the way, how far has it gone between you two? Oh, bloody hell. You are soft on him.

Just stop. That is enough digs about valentin. Our job is to put peter in jail and to get maxie’s baby back. That is our job. Stop getting us off track. Actually, I think it’s your feelings for valentin that are holding you back from doing your job. Excuse me, uh, do you remember me from last night? Yes. Yes, okay. So my friend, did you give him the message after I left? Oh, yes, I definitely gave him your message. So what exactly turned you against peter? Because it wasn’t the downing of drew’s plane. You were involved in that. And I know all about your work with crichton-clark and that you’ve been keeping drew prisoner at helena’s behest. Oh, look, you don’t have to remind me of all the things I’ve done wrong. Right now, I’m trying my best to atone for a lifetime of mistakes. Oh, seems to me like you’re making even more mistakes.

[ Scoffs ] What can I say? I underestimated peter. He has no more use for you or anna or drew cain. The only thing keeping him from killing all three of you is my pretending to help him. So you see, my hands are tied. That’s why I came to you for help. I’m desperate, valentin. I’m begging you. Please. Austin planted this far-fetched idea in my dad’s head that leo could be on the spectrum. You mean like autism? Yes. And the guy has only ever treated leo for a cut on his finger, which is how I know the whole thing’s just a smokescreen, and he’s just trying to distract my father from elq, and it’s working. And worse yet, he’s fighting with olivia again. Olivia doesn’t agree with austin? No, of course not. The guy has barely even examined him, which is why she’s so pissed at my dad for even entertaining austin’s advice. Well, I’m not a fan of austin’s, but when I was living at your house, leo was kind of shy around me. So? What — what does that mean? Leo’s fine. He’s a great kid. So he — he gets hyperfocused sometimes and is generally hyper. What does that prove? Yeah, sometimes he doesn’t talk back to you when you talk to him, but when I don’t feel like talking, I do that, too. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on. There are days you actually don’t feel like talking? I mean it. Austin is the bad guy in this situation, okay? He’s — he’s taking advantage of my father’s love for his stepson, and it’s destroying his marriage to olivia. And then austin’s just going to ride off into the sunset with my great-grandfather’s legacy. Do you really think that he would purposefully misdiagnose a little boy? He took advantage of you when you could barely walk and your marriage was falling apart. Uh, true. And I will always be suspicious of him because of that, but —

[ Scoffs ] Alright, what — what is he suggesting? Some crazy medication? No. He wants my dad and olivia to take leo to see a specialist. That’s all? That’s enough. It’s causing all this infighting and chaos when we should all be sticking together against austin. Okay, brook lynn, if this was bailey, your own daughter we’re talking about, wouldn’t you want her to see a specialist? Just to be safe?

[ Sighs ] I’m so confused. You and brook lynn aren’t friends? I — I see the two of you together all the time. Saw you at the quartermaines’, the metro court, here at the hospital, usually with bailey, and you work together, right? Yes, we do work together at deception, which would make us work associates. A-and then I was thrown in the same lamaze class as her,

I could see how,to a newcomer, it might look like brook lynn and I are friends, but she is not my best friend. I-I don’t even consider her a friend at all, as a matter of fact. Okay, okay, it’s fine. It’s no skin off my nose. You want to share with me why not? Because she’s a troublemaker. She tried to seduce dante falconeri when he was involved with my real best friend, lulu. I — brook lynn set it up so that lulu would walk in on them in a compromising situation. How compromising? Look, she really hurt my friend lulu.

[ Sighs ] You probably don’t know about her. She’s in a coma in a treatment facility. Oh. I’m sorry to hear that. So did brook lynn succeed in breaking up dante and lulu? No. Nothing could break up dante and lulu. Except maybe a-a bomb. Oh, you want to see where things can go between us? I do. I hope you feel that way, too. I mean, I-it took us a while to get to the point where we could admit that we wanted to explore if there was anything more between us. And rightly so. Like you divorcing jason, and — and me and…lulu. I think we’re there now, right? I-I mean, I am.

[ Chuckling ] I think you are, too. Yeah, I — I am. Actually, I think it’s about time that I asked you out on a real date. That’s — that’s what we call it, right? Exactly. Except you didn’t answer my question. Wait, which is…?

[ Chuckles ] A real date. Are you interested?

So, my friend, when he left here…mm. …Did he leave on his own or was someone forcing him?

[ Chuckles ] Forcing him? No. Your friend left on his own not long after you left. Oh, that’s impossible. No, no, no. When I put him in his room, he was out cold. There is no way that he left this bar on his own. There’s no way. You don’t have to believe me. I’m only telling you what I saw. And maybe your friend wasn’t as — as drunk as you think. Or maybe he just sobered up quickly. All I know is that when I went outside to load up my car, he was on the corner, waiting. A fancy sports car pulled up, and your friend got in and it took off. That’s all I know. See? I’ve been telling you. You cannot trust valentin. Tell me what happened to my friend. You’re lying. Leave me alone! No.

[ Grunts ] Cassadine tattoo. Do you work for them?

[ Sighs ] Yo u’re making thisreally awkward, like we’re in junior high. Um, I don’t know how to make this more clear, but, yes, I am interested in you, dante. Very, very interested. That’s good, ’cause it’s been a while since I’ve, uh, asked a woman out on a date.

[ Chuckles ] But I wanted you to know that I want to take this slowly. Okay. Do you want to take things slowly because of lulu? No, I blew that when I left town to try and get my head on straight, but that is something I had to do, and I don’t regret it, but before I left, I was adamant about her not waiting for me, and she didn’T. She fell in love with dustin, and I don’t know if you know this, but the night of the floating rib explosion, he proposed to her, so… that was over. It took me a while to accept it. I mean, I’m praying for her recovery, and — and I’ll always care for her, but… we have rocco together. But that’s — that’s where that ends. Okay.

[ Stammers ] That all makes sense to me, um, but if that’s the case, why do you want to take things slowly between us? Maxie: It’s true. When the floating rib was bombed, dante and lulu were broken up, but it’s only because dante left town. Okay. But if they were the perfect couple, why did dante leave town without her? Because dante had ptsd, and he wasn’t sure if he was capable of hurting someone. Oh. So he left town, and he told lulu to move on. That’s when she fell in love with this really great teacher named dustin. Uh-huh. But when dante came back in town, lulu confided in me that she was still in love with dante. Oh. And then the bomb went off at the floating rib, and now lulu’s in a coma. I was never sure what I should do with that secret. Right. So circling back to brook lynn…

[ Both chuckle ] …She tried her best to break up dante and lulu, but she did not succeed, and you still have not forgiven her. Right. How long’s it been? I don’t know, like 10 or 11 years. Seems like an awfully long time to hold a grudge. I mean, particularly because life seems to be throwing the two of you together a lot. And from an outsider’s point of view, brook lynn’s always very generous with you, allowing you to spend time with bailey because she knows you’re missing your louise. Your point being? Maybe it’s time to reassess things. Okay, so… right before you so kindly asked me to accompany you to jason and carly’s wedding, it seemed to me that you and brook lynn were enjoying a really lovely moment. The quartermaine ways die hard, a little backstabbing here, a little manipulation there, nothing too serious. At least that’s what we tell ourselves before things go sideways. Look, I’m really trying to do better. It’s hard to change old patterns of behavior. Yeah. But I do appreciate you trying. Oh, my god. Are brook lynn and i friends? And not just casual friends but really good friends? Have we really come that far? If I had the tiniest inkling that anything might be wrong with bailey, I would get her checked out immediately. It is my duty to keep her safe and healthy. Even if austin suggested it? Or would you just assume he was lying to you? The two are not remotely the same. Bailey is a teeny, tiny baby. Leo’s already in school. He can speak up for himself, and austin is talking about his — his mind and his behaviors. I mean, if leo found out that he had to see a specialist, that could really mess with his head, and austin just made it up out of thin air. Are you sure about that? Brook lynn, I have heard you go on and on about how much you love bailey and about how much she’s changed you. Maybe part of that change is taking a more objective look at austin’s concern for leo, and I’m not saying you should scare him and tell him he needs to see a specialist. Make it seem normal. Look, just because austin took advantage of me, it doesn’t mean that he’s all bad. Talk to him. I did that already. Yesterday. Yeah, I did most of the talking. And by “talking,” I mean yelling.

[ Clears throat ] Did you throw anything at him? I should’ve. Showed a little restraint. Well, then use that restraint and engage him in a conversation — calmly. It’s not like austin can talk to me about leo’s case anyway. You know, all those medical privacy laws. Yeah, but you can still see where he’s coming from. And it could be good for leo. Maybe it’ll help broker peace between your dad and olivia. Wow, you really opened my eyes and made some good points. Thank you. I’ll tell you something else. I once heard brook lynn say that you were very brave — the bravest person she knows. For what it’s worth, maxie… you’re the bravest person I know.

Maxie, you okay? Yeah. Yeah, uh, I was just thinking about peter. He still worries me. Yeah, for good reason. For what it’s worth, I share brook lynn’s assessment of you. I think you’re incredibly brave. When did you hear brook lynn say that about me? I-I’m not sure about the where or the when. I don’t know. It’s a very specific memory, though, right? So that’s a little weird. Yeah, I-I don’t know why it’s in my head. It’s just that, um, brook lynn’s not really known for giving me compliments. So I don’t know. Maybe you dreamt it. Maybe. But concerning my waking dream where I am accepted by the quartermaines and get elq shares, how are you going to manage that? I don’t have anything to do with elq. Alright, but we just established that you and brook lynn are good friends. Brook lynn and i don’t get along so well. So is that going to affect how you see me? I can disagree with brook lynn’s opinion of you and still be friends with her and you. So we’re friends? That’s cool. Okay, I’ll say this. When I saw you with leo, I didn’t see someone who was trying to take advantage. I just saw a really caring doctor. Thank you. Hopefully, some other people can come around to your line of thinking.

[ Clears throat ] Brook lynn. Maxie. Should I take cover? No. I actually want to talk to you — calmly and alone. Okay. Do you know what’s going on with that? I tried talking brook lynn out of her hostility toward austin. Hopefully, it worked.

[ Scoffs ] So, um… I just wanted to apologize for jumping on you yesterday about leo. I should’ve never assumed that you were working an angle or trying to weasel your way into our family. Okay. But you have to understand something, okay? Leo and I might not be blood-related, but I love that kid, and if he needs help, I want him to get it. That’s really important to me, way more important than elq, that’s for sure. Mm-hmm. My dad mentioned that you think that leo might be on the autism spectrum. I never said that. Well, whatever you said made him want to google it, so you’re obviously concerned. So tell me, what do you think is going on with leo? Sam, I don’t want you to think that I’m getting into something with you as a way to get over my feelings with lulu. I’ll always have a place in my heart for her, and that’s it. I want what we have… to be about you and me and only you and me. That’s good, ’cause I — I mean, I — I feel the same way. That’s good. Then we’ll, uh, take things slowly. Yeah. I don’t — I don’t mind taking things slow. I mean, as long as we’re… moving forward. I am sorry I had to take these extreme measures, but I do hope that one day you’ll come to trust me. Why should I trust you? Oh, and you have every reason not to, I know, but there is one good, very important reason that I can hope that one day you’ll put your faith in me. What would that be? There’s no connection between you and me. We share the same last name. That’s it. There’s no blood between us. I’m the product of a random affair. I once believed my mother, helena, hated me because that was an affair with mikkos, but I was wrong. I’m not related to mikkos. I’m not even an authentic cassadine. Oh, you’re so wrong. Maybe you were kind to me as a child, but why should i trust you now? Oh, valentin, it’s right here in front of your face. What is?

[ Sighs ] I’m the man who had an affair with helena. You’re my son.

[ Grunts ] I don’t have to answer your questions! Actually, you do. We saw the tattoo. Are you a member of the cassadines? No, I am not a family member. So do you work for them? Do you gather information for them? Were you spying on us? Is that what you did? You spiked valentin’s drink, didn’t you? And then you took him somewhere when I went to the consulate. Is that what happened? Go on. Tell us the truth. And maybe, just maybe we’ll let you walk out of here. Robert! Move! Get! Go!

[ Mouths word ]

Firstly, I am not leo’s doctor. Secondly, I can’t diagnose the kid. I’m not a pediatric neurologist. Okay, but you think he does need to see a specialist, don’t you? Why do you think that? Look, this issue has been really divisive for my dad and olivia. Maybe if you tell me a little bit more, give me some information, tell me some of leo’s symptoms, I could talk to olivia, you know, get everybody on the same page. Do you really think that leo could be autistic? Yes. I do. I think leo could be on the spectrum. Brook lynn’s going to do what she thinks is best. That’s just the way she is. And that’s a good thing, in my book. Brook lynn has her fair share of detractors, but it’s nice to see you being so supportive of her. I wasn’t always the biggest fan, but austin made me realize that something has changed. And if you’d told me that five years ago, I never would believe it, but somehow, some way brook lynn and I have become really close friends.

[ Chuckles ] Even if austin did say something kind of troubling. Oh, yeah? Like what? Never mind. It’s nothing. Are you sure? It’s just, one of the things I was holding against brook lynn was how she tried to seduce dante when he was with lulu. Ooh, that doesn’t sound like the brook lynn I know at all. How did it play out? Uh, it — it didn’T. Dante and lulu are a love for the ages. Okay. Mm. That… that was pretty damn good. Yeah, I’d say so, yeah.

[ Clears throat ] That’s a good thing, right? Yeah, it’s — it’s a good thing.

[ Chuckles ] Mm-hmm. Let’s, uh, finish what we started, then, huh? I mean, uh, crete. We got to go to crete, you know, find… scout’s dad.

[ Clears throat ] Scout’s dad, yeah. And then we can make this about us… mm-hmm. …Because I think it’s a good idea. I d– I do, too. It’s a really good idea. Okay. Alright.

[ Clears throat ] Dante. Yeah? Mm-hmm?

[ Sighs ] Thank you. My pleasure, partner. You’re my long-lost father, are you? Am I supposed to believe that? Oh, come on, valentin. You know as well as I do we cassadines aren’t known for our kindness and caring. If I helped you whenever I could, it has to have been for a good reason. You help me? Sorry, I missed that. Wha– you don’t really think a man with the last name cassadine could just walk into the wsb?

[ Scoffs ] You really think you got that job on your own? I’ve done everything I can to support you over the years, my son, but sometimes I haven’t succeeded. If you want to form an alliance with me, that’s fine. But don’t insult my intelligence with sentimental drivel. I hope one day we’ll be able to… continue this discussion and try to find a way forward. But right now, the most pressing matter is stopping peter. You okay? Yeah. You? You mind telling me what just happened? Peter must’ve sent someone. Huh. Nice to know someone else wants to kill us.

[ Sighs ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

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Days Transcript Friday, October 8, 2021

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Gabi: Did you kill a guy named jed zanetti?

Jake: Where is this coming from?

Gabi: From philip, who, by the way, just fired me.

Jake: What?

Gabi: Yeah, for spying on him, and now, he’s trying to get me to give up gabi chic and threatening to send you to prison for murder. But that cannot happen, unless all of this is true, so I am gonna ask you again, jake. Did you kill this guy jed back in philly?

Jake: Not here. Not in public. Let’s talk at home.

Gabi: Fine. Be lucky if we run into that bitch ava.

Jake: You mean she’s behind this?

Gabi: Where else would philip have gotten this information?

Brady: I value our friendship. Always have. And I wouldn’t want to do anything to jeopardize it, so… I accept that you have chosen philip, and I hope it works out, chloe. I hope that you’re happy together.

Chloe: Thank you, brady. That means a lot to me.

[Dramatic music]

[Static crackling]

[Demonic growling]

Devil voice: We certainly took care of that old geezer, didn’t we, marlena?

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Devil voice: It’s laughable how easy it was for the two of us to dispense with that old fool. Just look at what you and I can accomplish together, marlena, when you let me in. I let you cast me out, but it’s only a matter of time before you and I are one again.

Marlena: No.

Devil voice: You won’t let me back in right now? Let me in, marlena. It’s so much simpler not to fight it.

Marlena: No!

John: Doc, what’s wrong? What’s going on in here?

Brady: I hope philip appreciates how amazing you are.

Chloe: Well, thank you, and I don’t think philip appreciating me is the problem. I kind of feel like he appreciates me a little too much.

Brady: Think you’re right about that. I just–I hope he gets past all the jealousy stuff.

Chloe: Yeah, I think he finally has. I think he’s over it, and you know, buying this tree and us planting it together is a sign of our new beginning. You know, a sign that we are committed to each other.

Brady: Well, I wish you luck. You deserve only the best, chloe.

Chloe: You too.

Brady: I’m gonna go get my girl. I’ll take you home, okay?

Chloe: Okay.

[Tense music]

Philip: I know I can’t erase the mistakes of the past, but I’m hoping that it can be the start of a new, better beginning for us. Serena: It’s my 3:10

Maggie: I couldn’t believe it when I got back this morning and I heard the news.

Julie: Well, darling, you have had heartbreak of your own with summer. Again, I am so very sorry.

Maggie: Thank you. At least I was there to take care of her until the end.

Julie: I’m sure it meant the world to her, maggie.

Maggie: So when did all this trouble with doug start?

Julie: Oh, a few weeks ago. It’s all happened so fast. I mean, doug was himself. He was telling stories always, you know, about the people in our lives. And sometimes I remember it, and sometimes I didn’T. And then one afternoon, at our restaurant, while we’re setting up for the dinner crowd, he locked me in the walk-in freezer.

Maggie: [Scoffs] Well, that had to have been an accident.

Julie: I thought it was, at first. He told marlena it wasn’t, and then he began to confuse names, and he began to forget people. And then the inappropriate behavior.

Maggie: Oh, I can’t imagine.

Julie: It’s been awful.

Maggie: Yeah.

Julie: Went to the hospital for tests.

Maggie: Mm-hmm.

Julie: Once he’s there, he became even more confused and very agitated. And that’s when they tell me he hit me over the head with a tray.

Maggie: Dear god. You must have been so traumatized.

Julie: Well, I don’t actually remember it.

Maggie: Oh.

Julie: But marlena was in the room, and she told me what happened.

Marlena: The tablet…

John: Is it this article that’s got you so upset?

Marlena: The article.

John: About doug?

Marlena: Yes, I saw the article, and that upset me.

John: Of course it did, sweetheart. I mean, you were right there when he assaulted julie, and you had to make the painful judgment to commit him to bayview.

Marlena: I feel awful about that. About all of it.

John: Well, you know, unfortunately, doug’s become a danger to himself and others. And you know doug. He would never forgive himself if he ever really hurt julie or anybody else, so, honey, you only did what you had to do, in order to not only protect doug, but everyone that he loves.

Gabi: Where is that she-devil?

Jake: Doesn’t seem like she’s home.

Gabi: Lucky her.

Jake: I don’t get it. I was just talking to her, and she was acting all sweet, like this perfect little angel, saying all she wanted to do was make peace with you and move on.

Gabi: Well, that’s what she does, like when she acts all innocent in front of rafe.

Jake: Yeah, and the whole time, she was plotting with philip to take us both down.

Gabi: Ava vitali is a lot of things, but innocent is not one of them. I should have known when I smelled that aftershave the other day. Of course it was philip’S.

Jake: She blackmailed him. He almost died because of her.

Gabi: Yeah, but now, they have a mutual enemy, so of course mafia princess ava gives him the dirt on you.

Jake: What’d phil say?

Gabi: Claims that there’s an eyewitness against you.

Jake: Give you a name?

Gabi: According to the file, some guy named carmine supposedly saw you commit the murder.

Jake: [Scoffs] Carmine merlino?

Gabi: So it is true? This is the sound of an asthma attack…

Ciara: [Sighs] Whatever comes from your talk with marlena, we will deal with it. But ignoring the discussion isn’t gonna make your problem go away, ben.

Ben: You’re right. Marlena does always help.

[Sighs]

[Cell phone beeps]

[Line trills]

[Cell phone rings]

[Cell phone beeps]

Marlena: Hello, ben. Is everything all right?

Ben: Well, actually, I was hoping to maybe schedule an appointment to see you. I’m just in the process of working my way through some feelings right now.

Marlena: Okay. How about right now?

Ben: Are you sure?

Marlena: I’m always here for you. Why don’t we meet at my office?

Ben: Okay, great. Yeah. Thank you. See you soon.

[Cell phone beeps] She can see me right now.

Ciara: That’s great.

Ben: Yeah.

Ciara: Do you want me to come with you?

Ben: You know what, baby? Thank you, but I think I have to figure this out on my own. Dr. Evans somehow always finds a way to help me see things a little bit more clearly.

Ciara: Call me as soon as you’re done, okay?

Ben: I will.

Ciara: I love you.

Ben: I love you.

[Sighs]

Ciara: Yeah.

Ben: Mm.

Ciara: Bye.

[Sighs]

[Cell phone rings]

[Cell phone beeps] Hello? Hey, shawn. What’s up? Wait, what? What happened to grandpa doug?

Julie: I was at a loss. I did not know how to deal with what was happening to doug, and then marlena recommended he be committed to bayview. They talked me into signing the papers, and they took him away.

Maggie: Oh, julie, that had to be so painful for you.

Julie: Pretty much the hardest thing I ever did in my life.

Maggie: Yeah.

Julie: ‘Cause as he’s going away, he looked back at me with such desperation and such fear. And I realized, what if it’s me? What if it’s me that he needs, and I’m turning him over to strangers?

Maggie: Oh, honey.

John: Come on, doc. What are you doing?

Marlena: I have an appointment with ben.

John: Whoa, whoa, whoa. But now? Come on.

Marlena: He needs me. Look, I couldn’t–I couldn’t do anything for poor doug, and now, maybe I can help ben.

John: Okay. I suppose you know what’s best.

Marlena: I do. I won’t be long.

John: Be careful.

Marlena: Yeah.

Gabi: I asked you the other day if you killed anybody, and you didn’t give me an answer. Is that because–

Jake: I didn’t kill jed zanetti.

Gabi: I knew it, and I swear I told philip. I told him that you were innocent.

Jake: Far from innocent, gabi.

Gabi: What?

Jake: [Sighs] It’s a lot more complicated than that.

Gabi: Jake, what do you mean, “complicated”? Either you killed that man, or you didn’T.

Jake: I shouldn’t even be talking about this. It’s not good for either of us.

Gabi: I need to know what happened, jake. All of it. I need to know exactly what we are dealing with here, so that we can figure out a way to fight philip.

Philip: My father doesn’t pay you to ask questions, henderson. Just have the gardener bring me a saw!

[Cell phone beeps] Oh, this one’s gonna be a lot easier to cut down.

Chloe: Hey, you’re home from work early.

Philip: So are you. What a nice coincidence.

Chloe: Yeah, you look like you were headed out.

Philip: I was.

Chloe: Okay. Where are you going?

Philip: I was just gonna take a drive down to the river to water our tree. You want to come? Don’t settle. Start your day with secret.

Jake: Never even wanted to think about this again.

Gabi: Hey, I can see how hard this is for you, but whatever it is, you already know that I love you.

Jake: So like I said before, the vitalis, we would make arrangements with the local businesses, right?

Gabi: Yeah, yeah, you offered them protection.

Jake: Yeah, and it was my job to enforce those arrangements. To apply pressure if there was any pushback. And there hardly ever was, but this one time… went too far. Remember the guy we were just talking about?

Gabi: Carmine merlino. The witness?

Jake: Yeah. No, no, no. Carmine was not a witness. Carmine and I worked together, and I would go out and collect the pizzo.

Gabi: Pizzo?

Jake: Yeah, yeah, that’s the protection money we collected from the local businesses, and there was this local bar owner, jed zanetti.

[Sighs] Crap. He was behind on his payments, and so the boss–our boss– ordered us to scare him. A little bit.

Gabi: What did you do?

Jake: Got in his face. Roughed him up a little bit. Carmine wouldn’t stop. Before I knew it, jed was coughing up blood.

Gabi: Oh, god.

Jake: Yeah. I tried. I tried to pull him off him, but he wouldn’t stop. It was too late. It’s too damn late.

Gabi: Jed died.

Jake: [Sighs] Right in front of me.

Gabi: Jake.

Jake: What?

Gabi: Philip says that carmine is willing to testify you were the man that beat him to death.

Jake: Okay, gabi, I didn’t do it, okay? I was there, but I tried to stop it.

Gabi: I believe you. I believe you, jake. It must have been awful.

Jake: Worst day of my life.

Philip: Why does it seem like you don’t want to go with me to our tree? Is there something I should know?

Chloe: No. Of course not. I would love to go with you. It would be nice to spend some time there.

Philip: Couldn’t agree more. And I don’t have to tell you, if you don’t nurture these things, they can wither and die.

Chloe: We won’t let that happen.

Philip: Of course, you can always overwater a tree too.

Chloe: Overwater?

Philip: Yeah, if you’re not careful, you can drown the roots. Kill the tree. Do you think that’s something we need to worry about?

Chloe: Philip–

Philip: Let me save you the trouble of lying. I saw you at our tree in brady’s arms.

Brady: Rachel’s in her room designing scary faces for us to carve.

John: Well, I hope it doesn’t give her nightmares. Enough of those going around these days.

Brady: How is everything? How’s marlena feeling?

John: Well, better, she says. She went to work.

Brady: All right. That’s good, right?

John: Yeah. I suppose. Still pretty upset about doug though.

Brady: Yeah I heard about that. Dad, did doug really attack julie?

John: Yeah, it looks that way. Although he keeps denying it. Says someone else did.

Brady: Who?

John: Doug says that marlena was the one who assaulted julie.

Ben: Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.

Marlena: Of course. I’m glad to see you. Always happy to help.

Ben: Means a lot to me.

Marlena: Do you mind if i record the session?

Ben: No, no.

[Recorder beeps]

[Static crackles]

[Demonic growling]

Devil voice: Dear marlena, did you really need to play this tape? I’m so hurt that you’ve already forgotten our little reunion.

Ben: Dr. Evans? Is something wrong?

Ciara: I just heard about grandpa doug. Hey. Are you all right? Stupid question. How could you be?

Julie: Well, I’m very glad to see you, ciara. And maggie’s back. Isn’t that wonderful?

Ciara: Yes. Oh, it is. Welcome home! So good to see you.

Maggie: Thank you, sweetheart, thank you.

Ciara: Does mom know?

Julie: I spoke with her, and of course, she immediately wanted to come rushing back. And I told her there was no point, because her father is not allowed visitors.

Ciara: We can’t see him?

Julie: He has been declared a danger to himself and to others. He is in isolation, until he is further evaluated.

Maggie: That’ll change soon.

Julie: I hope so.

Ciara: I just–I really can’t believe that grandpa doug would try to hurt you.

Julie: He wouldn’t, and he didn’T.

Maggie: What are you saying, julie?

Julie: I’m saying that the person that hit me over the head with a tray is not my doug. The airport can be a real challenge for new homeowners

Ciara: Who else could have hit you with that tray?

Maggie: I mean, you said the only one in his room was marlena.

Julie: That’s right.

Ciara: You don’t think that marlena–

Julie: No! No. Of course I don’T. What I meant was, the person who wanted to hurt me could not possibly have been doug.

Maggie: Oh, honey. You’re right. You’re right about that.

Julie: I’ve loved him so long. Most of my life, and he has such a magnificent heart, and I didn’t want to believe that he had dementia. But now it’s becoming clear that my darling is… is losing touch with reality.

Maggie: Well, that may be so, but julie, the one thing that he’ll never lose is you. That’s not gonna happen, and you’ve gotta try to hold onto that, okay?

Julie: I will. I will.

Maggie: Okay. Okay. All right. Well, then I’m gonna go and let the two of you talk. I promise you I’ll light a candle for doug this sunday at church.

Julie: He would appreciate it.

Maggie: And if you need me, you call me, anytime.

Julie: Mm-hmm.

Maggie: Okay?

Julie: I will.

Maggie: Day or night.

Julie: Thank you, maggie.

Maggie: Okay.

Julie: Baby.

[Sighs]

Ben: Dr. Evans?

Marlena: Hmm? Oh, I’m fine, ben.

Ben: You seem distracted.

Marlena: No. Not at all.

Ben: Okay.

Marlena: Why don’t you tell me what’s on your mind?

Ben: Okay, well, ciara and I, we just got back from our honeymoon, and we have been having a talk about having a baby.

Marlena: Wow. That’s a big step.

Ben: Yeah. Yeah, it is a big step. And given all the horrible things that I have done in my past, I’m worried it might be a big mistake. I’m already responsible for enough pain.

Gabi: So you may not believe me, but I understand how you feel.

Jake: Gabi, you couldn’t possibly understand.

Gabi: Of course. Of course I could understand. The exact same thing happened to me.

Jake: What do you mean?

Gabi: Well, a long time ago, I was married to this guy named mick. He’s julie’s cousin. And after we split, he tried to rape me, so I hit him over the head with a rock. Kate and sami convinced me to cover it up. They helped me dump his body in the river, only he wasn’t dead. He came back.

Jake: Came back?

Gabi: Yeah, and he wouldn’t stop trying to hurt me. So I shot him, and this time, he did not come back.

Jake: Gabi, I’m so sorry.

Gabi: When someone is that obsessed with trying to control you, they will destroy your life if you let them.

Philip: I mean, what happened after I left? Did you and brady have sex on the fresh ground right in front of the tree that we planted?

Chloe: Oh, my god. Do you hear yourself? No. Rachel was with us.

Philip: I didn’t see rachel.

Chloe: Brady asked me to join them at the pumpkin patch.

Philip: Oh, like a nice, sweet family thing, huh?

Chloe: Will you let me talk, please? I’m the one who asked to stop at our tree to water it after the pumpkin patch. When we got there, rachel asked me what our story was. How you and I fell in love. It was after that that brady finally realized what I’ve been talking about all along.

Philip: Which is what?

Chloe: That I’m with you, and that I’m not interested in being with him.

Philip: And he just suddenly accepted that?

Chloe: Yes. He said he would back off and let us be together.

Philip: I don’t believe that.

Chloe: Oh, my god, but it’s the truth. And he agreed to it because he thought you’d gotten over your crazy jealousy. And I can see now that this dangerous obsession of yours has gotten worse. We’re for those who love to discover.

Gabi: This is not your fault, jake. Philip says he’s gonna use carmine’s story to send you to prison, but it’s his word against yours.

Jake: Okay, well, sure, carmine’s a lowlife, but gabi, I got a rap sheet, okay? It’s not like it’s gonna be easy–I can sit there and convince some judge or jury that I’m a choirboy.

Gabi: You think that they could convict you after all these years?

Jake: Yeah, worst-case scenario, I take the fall for a murder I didn’t commit.

Gabi: And best?

Jake: Guilty for being an accessory after the fact. All right, so… what’s phil want you to do?

Gabi: He wants me to choose between my company and you.

Jake: Hmm.

Gabi: But I’ve already made my decision. There is no way in hell that I am losing you.

Philip: What was I supposed to do when I saw you and brady together?

Chloe: How about ask me? How about giving me the benefit of the doubt for once?

Philip: I trust you. I just–

Chloe: “Don’t trust brady.” Blah, blah. I know. I’ve heard that a million times. I thought that you were fine with the fact that brady and i are friends and we work together.

Philip: I am.

Chloe: Then what the hell was that?

Philip: I mean, come on, chloe. I didn’t find you at basic black at a marketing meeting.

Chloe: Yeah, no, you were spying on me at the tree. Our tree! That’s supposed to symbolize the hope for our future!

Philip: Am I supposed to think that you in brady’s arms was just innocent?

Chloe: Yes, I expect you not to be a jealous ass!

Maggie: What is going on here?

Ciara: I do know what it’s like to look at someone you love and not know what’s going on in their brain. To be afraid that they might hurt you.

Julie: Oh, darling. You and ben, that’s different.

Ciara: I know. I know it is. But I also know how lucky of a man grandfather is to have someone like you fighting for them.

Julie: Well, you know, you marry a man for better or for worse.

[Both laugh] And in nearly 50 years of marriage, I can say that the betters always outweigh the worse.

Ciara: Well, you are both so lucky then.

Julie: I thank god for it all the time. Yep. Doug and I hit the lottery every day of our lives.

Ciara: And I know there will be better days to come.

Julie: Thank you for saying that, darling. Now, you tell me about you and ben.

Ciara: Well, what about me and ben? I mean we are finally together again. We are so happy.

Julie: And you’re back from your honeymoon. So what’s next?

Marlena: Do you want to have children with ciara?

Ben: I love her more than anything in this world, and the idea of starting a family with her is everything I could possibly hope for. But I have battled my demons my entire life. My father is troubled. My sister jordan was, too, and I know tripp is just a medical student, but he also confirmed that my condition could be hereditary.

Marlena: He’s right. It could be. Have you discussed this with ciara?

Ben: Yeah, and she’s willing to deal with whatever comes of it, and–

Marlena: You’re not?

Ben: I was really getting myself there, but then I had this dream, and it just shook me.

Marlena: Tell me about the dream.

Ben: It was in the future, and ciara and I had this young son. And he…

[Sighs]

Marlena: Go on.

Ben: Our son, he had one of my neckties, and he used it to hurt somebody.

Marlena: I understand how disturbing that dream must have been.

Ben: I’ve done some evil things in my life. And I have learned to accept it in order to try to get better. And I try every day to try to make up for what I did, but I truly don’t know if I can risk bringing another soul into this world that might be capable of doing more evil.

Brady: Doug really accused marlena of attacking julie?

John: Oh, he was adamant about it.

Brady: Dad, that’s just evidence of his mental decline then, right? Symptom of dementia?

John: Maybe.

Brady: “Maybe”? What other explanation is there? Why would marlena hit julie?

John: Well, according to doug, marlena attacked him too.

Brady: What?

John: And more to the point, doug said that marlena tried to kill him. When I heard about the science behind the new

Gabi: I’m just gonna tell philip I’m gonna take the deal.

Jake: No, no, no, gabi, wait, please.

Gabi: Wait for what? I’ve already made my decision. I choose you.

Jake: Okay, I know we’ve been doing a lot of joking about who’s gonna be ceo if we take over titan.

Gabi: When we take over titan.

Jake: Okay. What I’m trying to say is, gabi, you’re incredible. You impress me every day with your strength. Your determination. Your lady boss badassery. I mean, you built gabi chic from nothing.

Gabi: And if it goes away, this time, I won’t have nothing. I will have you.

Jake: Hey, look, I appreciate you trying to protect me. It means everything. But I’m not gonna let anybody take your company away from you. So we’re gonna have to find another way to stop philip.

Chloe: What’s going on here is, your stepson is trying to destroy any chance of our relationship working out.

Philip: But I’m the one fighting for it.

Chloe: You know what? I’m done now. I am sick of your obsession, and I’m sick of you not trusting me!

Philip: No, I never said I didn’t trust you.

Maggie: Well, it kind of seemed like–

Philip: Chloe’s right. I was being a world-class jerk, and she doesn’t deserve that. But I’m not gonna sit still while brady steals her away from me again.

Brady: Doug believes marlena tried to kill him.

John: You know, son, it just could be that doug is feeling guilty that he attacked julie, and it’s easier for him just to blame marlena.

Brady: Wow. I can’t even imagine how julie is feeling about all this.

John: You think? Having the one person you love more than anybody in this world be a threat to you?

Ciara: We don’t have to talk about ben and me right now.

Julie: I want to. I want to. It would be a distraction from all the misery and confusion.

Ciara: Okay. Well, in that case, ben and I have been discussing what it would feel like to have a baby.

Julie: Oh, wonderful.

Ciara: Yeah, it is. It’s just–it seems like I’m a little more ready to have a family than ben is.

Julie: Ben doesn’t want to have children?

Ciara: No. He does. He just has some of his own issues that he needs to work out before he can commit.

Julie: Understandable.

Ciara: Yeah.

Julie: Considering his family’s history and his own.

Ciara: Yeah. Well, he is in a session right now with marlena, so hopefully she can help him work through some of his feelings. There’s no one I trust more than marlena.

Ben: Am I just being too cautious? Am I being paranoid?

Marlena: I think your fears are very understandable, and having a child is just about the most important decision a couple can make. It is a lifelong commitment, you know. And I think that every child has the right to be loved and wanted without reservation.

Ben: Without reservation. I know how much ciara wants to have a baby with me, but the more you and I sit here and talk about this, the more convinced I am that it is just not the right thing to do.

Marlena: Are you sure?

Ben: I know how much pain I’ve caused. And even though I found a way to process it, the guilt and the shame, it’s never gonna fully leave me. I can’t chance my child suffering that same fate or me being responsible for more suffering or death. I’m worried that I’m gonna spend my days standing over his or her crib watching and waiting for signs of something bad to happen. I can’t go through with that. I can’t do that to ciara, and I will not do that to my child.

Marlena: I’m so sorry, ben.

Ben: Thank you, and thank you for taking the time to see me.

Marlena: Mm.

[Static crackles]

Devil voice: Don’t let him go, marlena. You need to convince ben weston that he and his wife must have this baby.

Yes.

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Xander: [Exhales] You getting smails on tape, it’s brilliant. I’m so proud of you.

Gwen: And as soon as justin plays my recording in his chambers, he will realize that if he does not let you and bonnie go, he’s finished.

Xander: [Exhales] I really hope our plan works. I just hate putting my cousin in this position.

Gwen: Why? Thanks to us, he’s going to have a future with his fiancéE.

Xander: Justin has more morality in his little finger than the rest of the kiriakis men combined. Blackmailing a judge? That will not come easy for him.

[Solemn music]

[Beep]

Gwen: I am very sorry to do this, but you–you understand my situation. And I need to be clear, because I know that you and I can have a really good time together. I will sleep with you if you promise to let xander go. I believe that they call that a quid pro quo. Agreed?

Smails: Agreed.

[Beep] You’re in league with xander cook’s girlfriend?

Justin: Yes, I am, and to be clear, you won’t be having sex with her. You also won’t just be dropping the charges against xander cook but also dropping the charges against bonnie lockhart.

Smails: She’s accused of murdering two people.

Justin: Yes, and committing larceny. I’m her lawyer. I’m aware. Now, your honor, I need you to make it all just go away, for lack of evidence or whatever you think will fly.

Smails: And if I refuse?

Justin: Oh, well, then this little recording will, uh, be given to my brother-in-law, jack deveraux at “the spectator,” who will share it with the world, destroying your reputation and effectively ending your career.

Brady: You know, on second thought, maybe I should have justin talk to grandfather, have him convince vic that the idea of me stealing you away from philip is ridiculous.

Chloe: Do you think that would really work? I mean, you literally just told him that you wouldn’t do that, and not only did he blow you off, he went and told maggie that we’re back together again.

Brady: That’s just because he has zero respect for me.

[Scoffs] He has more respect for justin, I believe.

Chloe: Oh, I don’t know, i think his opinion on justin has probably slightly changed now that he’s involved with and engaged to bonnie lockhart.

[Phone rings]

Brady: Hm. Uh…hey, dad, what’s up? Sorry to hear that. Um, is marlena going to be okay?

Jake: I don’t blame gabi for being suspicious. You laid it on pretty thick this morning.

Ava: I didn’t realize that freshly baked muffins would be such an offense.

Jake: The two of you have been at each other’s throats since you moved in with her brother. Why all of a sudden would you be acting all sweet and adorable?

Ava: Well, ’cause I realized things don’t have to be this way. I can use my power.

Jake: To do what?

Ava: Change the dynamic between gabi and me.

Gabi: So, let me get this straight, if I don’t sign gabi chic over to you, you’re going to send jake to prison for murder?

Philip: Correct.

Gabi: That is–that is ridiculous. I will never give you my company, and you will never try to take it away from me by making up some story about my boyfriend. Jake has never killed anyone.

Philip: Are you sure about that?

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Xander: [Exhales] I wish I could see the look on smails’s face when justin sticks it to him. Ej too, when he finds out I’m free.

Gwen: Mm-hmm, and once the judge stops the charges against bonnie, you know that $1 million that she stole is no longer going to be evidence, is it? The police are going to have to give it back.

Xander: About damn time. I’m going to enjoy spending every penny of that.

Gwen: No, xander, darling, you cannot spend that money. You need to give it back to ej, and he’s going to hire you at basic black.

Xander: Why would I do that? Why would I wanna work for that guy after the way he treated me?

Gwen: You know what, you’re right. Screw ej, he doesn’t deserve to have you working for him.

Xander: Exactly. I mean, I could maybe see rewarding justin with some of that cash, although he’s such a good guy, he probably wouldn’t take it anyway.

Gwen: Yeah, he’s loaded anyway. His reward will be getting bonnie back.

Xander: You know, I’ve never understood the attraction there, but he must really love her if he’s agreed to fight this dirty.

Justin: So, do we have a deal?

Smails: Mr. Kiriakis, justin, we’ve encountered each other in the courtroom many times over the years, and you’ve always impressed me with your command of the law.

Justin: What’s your point?

Smails: I’m surprised and, frankly, dismayed that you of all people would blackmail me.

Justin: Well, you can imagine my dismay when I learned that you had reinstated the charges against xander cook right after he was unceremoniously dropped as a client by ej dimera, so i am losing patience, your honor. Do we have a deal?

Smails: You don’t wanna do this.

Justin: You’re right, i don’T. In fact it makes me sick to even be having this conversation with you, because I happen to believe in playing by the rules. But I also believe in justice, and in the cases of bonnie lockhart and xander cook, there will be no justice unless they’re set free. So, are you going to dismiss the cases against them, or will I be forced to use this recording to have you thrown off the bench?

Brady: Yeah, dad, please don’t worry about it. No, yeah, I’m sure, I’m sure I’ll figure something out. Just please keep me posted if there’s anything I can do, okay? All right, I love you, bye.

Chloe: What’s wrong with marlena?

Brady: [Sighs] She’s not feeling well. My dad thinks she may be overworked. She’s just worn out.

Chloe: And you said you need to figure something out? Is everything okay?

Brady: Yeah, they were–they were supposed to take rachel to the pumpkin patch today. You know, hayrides, corn mazes, the whole thing. But my schedule’s wide open, so I can just take her. It’s not a problem.

Chloe: Aww, she’ll love that. What a little cutie pie. Please send me some pictures.

Brady: I have a better idea. Why don’t you come with us?

Jake: So, what are you saying, you want a truce with gabi?

Ava: I told you, the muffins were a peace offering.

Jake: Eh, kumbaya ain’t your style.

Ava: Yeah, maybe not, but rafe doesn’t wanna live in a war zone, neither do I.

Jake: Do you think gabi does?

Ava: Well, it sure seems like it. From the minute I moved in, she’s been so nasty to me, and I’ve done absolutely nothing to deserve it.

Jake: Hm.

Ava: Look, I know you love her, jake, but, I mean, it’s gotta be so frustrating. She spends all her time fighting with me instead of just being happy with you. I mean, don’t you want it to stop?

Jake: Of course I do. I hate it. I also hate that rafe and I are caught in the middle of it.

Ava: Okay, you want the same thing I do–to make peace.

Jake: I want to believe you right now, I do, but gabi would call me a fool to trust you.

Philip: How well do you really know jake?

Gabi: Well enough to know he’s not a killer.

Philip: But he was in the mob.

Gabi: He got out. He–he wanted to earn an honest living, a normal, safe life.

Philip: In salem?

Gabi: That’s because his ex-girlfriend took–you know what, it doesn’t even matter, because he’s here now, and unlike you, he’s a decent man.

Philip: You admitted you put that spyware on my computer. Are you saying that he wasn’t involved in that?

Gabi: I admitted that? I–I don’t remember. And you have no proof.

Philip: I have proof that jake isn’t the man you think he is.

Gabi: What the hell are you talking about?

Philip: The proof is all right there…that your decent boyfriend was a hit man. As a dj, I know all about customization.

Xander: Look, I know exactly what we should do with at least some of that $1 million. I’m taking you, gwen rizczech, on a tropical vacation.

Gwen: Really? Well, I’ve never been anywhere remotely warm in my entire life.

Xander: Oh, well, get ready for sand, surf, and loads of sunshine.

Gwen: Oh, my. Well, that sounds lovely. As long as you don’t mind me protecting my delicate skin under an umbrella.

Xander: Of course not. No, it will be my pleasure to slather your entire body with sunscreen.

Gwen: [Laughs] Okay. So, tell me then, where would we go? What sort of posh, fancy resort are you thinking about?

Xander: I’m talking about the kinda place that’s so exclusive that you wouldn’t even see another person, unless of course they were coming over to our bungalow to give us a couples massage or serve us dinner under the stars.

Gwen: Wow, well, that does sound magical.

Xander: I just really wanna get away, just go somewhere far away where we can be all alone and finally start getting to know one another properly.

Gwen: I really, really want that too, xander. I mean, it’s crazy, we’ve been so busy putting out all these fires, but we haven’t really had the chance to just focus on you and me.

Xander: Exactly. An island getaway is just what we need. Looking at sunsets, sipping mai tais, maybe some sex on the beach.

Gwen: Ooh, yum, yes, I love that cocktail.

Xander: I wasn’t talking about the cocktail.

Gwen: You naughty boy.

Philip: Take it.

Gabi: No, whatever’s in there is all lies.

Philip: You ever heard of the name jed zanetti?

Gabi: No.

Philip: Well, he owned a bar in philly. Apparently, he made a habit of stiffing the vitalis whenever it came time to collect, so jake was sent in to rough him up a little. He ended up beating poor jed to death and dumping his body somewhere off the jersey shore.

Gabi: That is such bull.

Philip: It’s all right here in the folder.

Gabi: Jake never killed anybody. I don’t believe a word of this.

Philip: I had a feeling you wouldn’T. Turns out there was an eyewitness.

Gabi: What?

Philip: He saw everything up close and personal. And he’s prepared to testify in a court of law that the man you love is a stone-cold killer.

Ava: Honestly, I’m at a loss as to what I can do to win gabi’s trust.

Jake: I don’t think baked goods are going to do the trick.

Ava: How do I get her to stop seeing me as the enemy?

Jake: That’s a tough one. I mean, I so much as say your name, smoke starts coming out of her ears. You know what this reminds me of?

Ava: Hm?

Jake: The time the vitalis and the ligambis were fighting over control of the docks.

Ava: Exactly.

Jake: Yeah.

Ava: The two families were so focused on taking each other out, we both almost lost the waterfront.

Jake: Hm, and if we’re not careful, it’s going to happen again. We gotta find a way to peacefully co-exist.

Chloe: [Sighs] Well, as much as I would love to go and pick out some pumpkins with you and rachel, I actually have a job to do.

Brady: Yeah, but you also have an in with your boss. Your boss, uh, believes in keeping his employees very happy, and let me tell you something right now, there’s nothing happier than a hayride.

Chloe: Brady…

Brady: It’s fun. “Look at me, I’m chloe! I’m having fun on the hayride!” Come on, there’s nothing to do at the office, literally.

Chloe: Nothing urgent, no, but I would feel really bad about playing hooky. You know, I would feel very unprofessional.

Brady: Mm-hm. Is this really about you not wanting to miss work, or are you worried how philip is going to react? Yeah, yeah, yeah

Chloe: Why are you making this about philip when I’m just trying to show you that I’m a good employee?

Brady: It was just a question, that’s all.

Chloe: I admit philip has overreacted in the past to you and I spending time together, but he’s over that now. He knows that we’re friends and colleagues. He’s fine with it.

Brady: Okay, if you say so.

Chloe: [Sighs] Why do you keep doing this?

Brady: What am I doing? What?

Chloe: You know how hard philip’s been working at getting past his jealousy and leaving behind all that old petty nonsense, but you–you keep dragging us back into it. You keep provoking us every chance that you get. All I’m trying to do right now is prove to you that I’m loyal to your company.

Brady: I–I appreciate your loyalty to the company, and i know you are a responsible employee, but, chloe, still that doesn’t change the fact that rachel and I would love the chance to be with you today and hang out with you.

Chloe: Well, why didn’t you just say that and not make it about philip?

Brady: Because old habits die hard, and I’m sorry, I’m just trying–okay, sorry, I’m–I’m gonna do this over again, okay? Chloe, would you do me the honor of accompanying my daughter and I to our adventure in pumpkinland? If it helps you with your decision, it would be very, very good for rachel, who obviously misses her mom a lot, and I’m doing the best I can, chloe, but I’m gonna be honest with you, she could probably use some female energy. Marlena’s been supportive, but she’s got a lot on her plate. And I’m sorry, I’m pouring this on. You’re–you’re obviously not eager to go. I–I don’t wanna pressure you. Just, uh, we’ll be fine, and, uh, you won’t have to worry about upsetting philip. I’m sorry.

Chloe: Well, look, if you think it’s good for rachel, and philip getting upset aside, i don’t think he would object to us trying to take her to have some fun. Oh, besides, uh, the pumpkin patch is really close to where philip and I planted that tree, so I could water it on our way back.

Brady: Okay, that’s great.

Gabi: You know, clearly this carmine person is lying.

Philip: I might agree if he didn’t provide so many specifics, like how he and jake shoved zanetti up against the wall, then there was some punches thrown, and it escalated into him coughing up blood.

Gabi: That never happened.

Philip: Carmine even described the moment that they realized he was dead. He said he and jake were standing there blaming each other for taking it too far. Then jake said something like, uh, “you gotta shut your beak and get rid of the body.” That’s a hell of a lot of detail to make up.

Gabi: Maybe carmine’s seen a lot of movies. I know that jake is not a killer.

Philip: He never kept a secret from you? You really trust him that much?

Gabi: Yes, I do. The person I don’t trust is you. You’re so desperate to get leverage over me, so you can steal gabi chic. Where did you get all this inside information on the mob anyway, huh? Oh, my god, it was ava.

Ava: I agree. Rafe’s house cannot continue to be a battleground between the two couples.

Jake: Yeah, it really is exhausting.

Ava: It’s ridiculous. I mean, I can’t believe we are at the point where gabi thought that I would poison the muffins.

Jake: [Chuckles] Do you remember when the two families had a sit-down to work out their problems on the docks?

Ava: I wasn’t there, but i did hear about it. Everyone thought it was gonna be a big waste of time and that it would only make things worse.

Jake: Yeah, well, I was there, and I can tell ya, firsthand it did not start off well.

Ava: What happened?

Jake: All right, so, your cousin, he bought a bottle of grappa, right? And he set it down on the table, poured a shot for everybody, only the ligambis refused to drink, until cousin angelo drank first.

Ava: Oh.

[Laughter] I’m sure he loved that.

Jake: Oh, yeah, he was furious. Are you kidding me? But–but he stuck with it, because he knew what was at stake, right? So, cousin angelo drank first, and did not drop dead. And before you knew it, everybody was having a great time. We finished off the entire bottle, and found a solution to the problem with the docks. See, that, that is what we need now, a good old-fashioned sit-down between the warring parties to figure out a way to make the peace.

Ava: That, my friend, is a fabulous idea.

Jake: Heh.

Ava: Hm.

[Dark ambient music]

Gwen: So, this island is so secluded that you can only get to it by seaplane or boat.

[Chuckles] I mean, look at that, right? White sand, turquoise water. It’s absolute paradise.

Xander: What are you waiting for? Just book it.

Gwen: Okay.

[Door opens]

Xander: Did you play the tape for the slimy judge?

Justin: I did.

Gwen: Right, so, I assume that this means that xander and bonnie are now off the hook?

Justin: Not exactly.

Xander: Well, why? Gwen got him on tape agreeing to trade my freedom for sex. I mean, if that comes out, he’ll be ruined–wha–what happened?

Melinda: What happened is mr. Kiriakis was busted for blackmailing a judge.

[Music intensifies]

Are you one of the millions of americans

Xander: Blackmail? What are you talking about?

Melinda: Judge smails understandably was unsettled when ms. Rizczech made her offer, so he contacted me and followed my advice and was ready with his own recording device.

[Device beeps]

Justin: You also won’t just be dropping the charges against xander cook, but also dropping the charges against bonnie lockhart.

Smails: She’s accused of murdering two people.

Justin: Yes, and committing larceny. I’m her lawyer. I’m aware. Now, your honor, I need you to make it all just go away, for lack of evidence or whatever you think will fly.

Smails: And if I refuse?

Melinda: [Scoffs]

[Device beeps] Not only is this recording evidence of blackmail on mr. Kiriakis’s part, but it also proves that ms. Rizczech solicited judge smails, and she will be charged accordingly.

Gwen: I wasn’t actually going to bloody sleep with him.

Melinda: But you were trying to entrap him–that’s enough to charge you with.

Xander: Oh, that’s a load of crap!

Melinda: Actually, it’s the law.

[Scoffs] What a rogues’ gallery we have here. Mr. Cook will be going down for drug trafficking, mr. Kiriakis for blackmail, and ms. Rizczech for solicitation. The only person missing here is ms. Lockhart, who, of course, will be going down for murder.

[Solemn music]

Jake: So, here’s the plan, we tell gabi and rafe we’re going to have a sit-down.

Ava: Oh, maybe we don’t use that word.

Jake: [Chuckles] Okay, okay. That we’re going to have a dinner, right? And we eat, we drink. Once everybody’s good and loosened up, we put all of our cards out on the table.

Ava: I make the case to gabi that rafe and I care very deeply for one another.

Jake: Right, and you acknowledge to gabi you know she loves her brother. In other words, you show her respect.

Ava: You’re so right, because if I can convince gabi that I’m all about respecting her, which I am, then she won’t feel so threatened by me.

Jake: There you go.

Ava: I mean, honestly I don’t understand why she feels threatened by me now. I mean, it’s not like I could do anything to hurt her.

Gabi: Ava’s a freakin’ mafia princess. Of course you got the dirt on jake from her, which, all of it is lies.

Philip: Ava forced me to launder money for her. Why would I go to her for anything?

Gabi: Then where’d you get it?

Philip: A background check that titan runs on its new employees. Initially our investigative team didn’t find any major red flags, but as they dug deeper…

Gabi: They found a ludicrous story about jake beating a guy to death in a bar?

Philip: I know you don’t want to believe it.

Gabi: I don’t believe it at all, period.

Philip: Unfortunately that doesn’t change the fact that it happened, and now we have to decide what to do.

Gabi: There’s nothing to decide–you fired me, so now I regain control of gabi chic. That was part of my deal.

Philip: Ah, but the deal’s changed, gabi, non-negotiable. So, listen up–if you sign your company over to me, I won’t take this information to the police. If you refuse, I will. I’m pretty sure, with the eyewitness testimony, the authorities in philly have a pretty solid case against jake. He could go to prison for life.

Gabi: So, you’re blackmailing me?

Philip: I’m asking you to make a choice. Your company or your boyfriend– which one are you gonna lose?

[Light laughter]

Brady: I think we got three of the best pumpkins in the patch.

Chloe: We sure did. Hey, rachel, what kind of face do you want your daddy to help you carve into your pumpkin?

Rachel: A scary one!

Brady: Whoa. [Laughs]

Chloe: Oh, I think that’s a great idea. You know what you should do? You should go home and draw a bunch of scary faces on a piece of paper, and then pick your favorite one for your pumpkin.

Rachel: Will you help me?

Chloe: Of course I will.

Brady: That was too cute. Okay, let’s, uh–let’s go home.

Chloe: Uh, okay, well, wait, first, um–uh, we have to water this special tree that philip and I planted together.

Brady: [Grunts]

[Softly] Okay. Here we are again.

Ava: I like this sit-down idea. But like you said, gabi sees red whenever you mention me, so, how are you gonna bring her to the table?

Jake: Leave that to me.

Ava: I just wanna know what the strategy is that you’re gonna use with the most stubborn person on the planet.

Jake: Ha. I’m gonna convince her that, for rafe’s sake and for the sake of our relationship, the fighting has to stop. Nobody wins in a situation like this.

Ava: Sounds good.

Jake: Will you talk to rafe?

Ava: Once you talk to gabi and she’s on board, you let me know, and then I will. So, where’s gabi today?

Jake: Oh, she had an unexpected meeting with philip.

Ava: Unexpected?

Jake: Yeah.

Ava: Well, I hope everything’s okay.

Gabi: You really are scum.

Philip: I hired you, and you betrayed me.

Gabi: Wrong. I saved you. When I decided to relaunch gabi chic at titan, you were hanging on by a professional thread.

Philip: I wouldn’t go that far.

Gabi: Oh, I would. The only reason that you’re ceo is because your daddy took pity on you, ’cause you almost destroyed your entire family, destroyed his company, and–and xander quit out of disgust.

Philip: And now he has complete confidence in me, because I’m doing an outstanding job.

Gabi: Because of the profits that gabi chic is generating, which are going to double when i release that fragrance and jewelry line.

[Sniffing]

Philip: What the hell are you doing?

Gabi: That aftershave. That–I smelled that in my house yesterday. You were there, weren’t you? Oh, no, you didn’t–you didn’t get that dirt on–on jake from a background check. You and ava are teaming up to take me down.

Chloe: That’s great, rachel. Make sure you fill the water to the top.

[Clears throat]

Brady: Did we really have to do this now?

Chloe: Uh, we were right here.

Brady: Chloe, it’s supposed to rain tomorrow.

Chloe: Yeah, but I would rather be safe than sorry. Why are you annoyed by this? I told you I wanted to do this before we left.

Brady: I–look, I know, I know, I’m sorry. Fine, whatever. It’s fine. Hey.

Chloe: Oh, thank you. Oh, that’s kinda heavy.

Rachel: Why is this a special tree?

Chloe: Well, it’s special because your great-uncle philip and I, when we were in high school together, we were sweethearts, and we carved our initials into a tree that was originally right over there.

Brady: But then your uncle, he kinda chopped it down, because he was acting like a spoiled brat.

Chloe: He realized he made a mistake, and he fixed it, so he went and bought us this new one to symbolize a new beginning, and we planted it here together. Wasn’t that so sweet of him?

Brady: Yeah, it’s very sweet. He’s–he’s a–he’s a prince.

[Soft solemn music]

Justin: Melinda, melinda, before you arrest us, please just hear me out.

Melinda: I can’t tell you how disappointed I am, counselor. I really thought you were one of the good guys.

Xander: He is!

Melinda: Not anymore, clearly. I am truly shocked that you would get involved with these two. She likes to brawl and bash people’s heads in, and xander cook? Where do you even being with him? How could you let them talk you into being a part of this horrendous scheme?

Justin: ‘Cause I am certain judge smails is in ej dimera’s pocket.

Melinda: Then you should have tried to prove it through legal means. My office could’ve launched an investigation to determine whether or not any crime was committed. Instead, “the spectator” is gonna run a front-page story about your arrest and your your probable disbarment. If you’ll excuse me, I’ll see about you two getting booked.

[Door opens, closes]

Xander: I really am so sorry, mate. Shingles? Oh… you mean bill.

Xander: This is all my fault, for forcing you to go along with our plan.

Justin: No one forced me to do anything. I knew how risky it was to approach judge smails. I knew that if he was threatened, he would find a way to retaliate.

Xander: But you couldn’t have known he’d record you.

Justin: It might have occurred to me if I’d been on my game, if I’d been thinking clearly, sensibly, but I wasn’T. I was operating out of fear.

Gwen: Of what?

Justin: That I wouldn’t be able to find a legal way to keep bonnie from going back to prison. As you pointed out, the odds are stacked against her. I mean, it’d be very difficult to get an acquittal under the best of circumstances. Facing a crooked judge? Trying to get a jury to see past bonnie’s record and damning evidence? I couldn’t take the chance. I had to protect her.

Gwen: You did it for love. That’s beautiful.

Justin: Hm. Except now bonnie and I will be prison pen pals instead of husband and wife.

Xander: We will find a way out of this.

Justin: How? I’m about to be charged with a felony.

Melinda: Come with me, please. I’ll come back for you.

Xander: Poor guy. God, I wish to hell I kept him out of this, I feel awful.

Gwen: Don’T. This was all my stupid idea.

Chloe: Well, thank you, rachel. You helped me do such a fantastic job.

Rachel: Can I go and water some more trees?

Brady: Yes, you can. Just make sure you stay close, so I can see you at all times, okay?

Rachel: Okay.

Brady: Okay. Have fun.

[Clears throat]

Chloe: [Sighs] Was it really necessary to tell her that philip chopped down our original tree, ’cause he was being a brat?

Brady: I could’ve said “jealous lunatic.” I’m sorry. I’m–hey, I’m–I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said that, you’re right.

Chloe: Then why did you? And please don’t tell me, “old habits.”

Brady: Chloe, come on. You know why. I’m just having a–I’m having a hard time accepting the fact that I lost you to philip. Okay?

Chloe: I–I appreciate your honesty, but please try harder, or our friendship is gonna suffer.

Brady: Look, you know, i don’t like to give philip credit for anything, but, uh, I think the guy’s actually beating me on this front. It was gracious of him to invite me to dinner, and it was his idea to plant this tree. That was thoughtful. Maybe the guy has finally changed his ways, and for your sake, I hope he has.

Philip: You’re convinced I’m conspiring with ava, because you think you smelled my aftershave inside of your home? You’re losing it, lady.

Gabi: Admit it, ava gave you that dirt on jake.

Philip: Your boyfriend committed a murder. It doesn’t matter how I found out.

Gabi: It matters to me, because if that information came from that skank, then I’m positive that it is fake. She probably twisted some arms, broke some legs, probably even paid that carmine person to lie, because she hates me, and she wants to ruin my life.

Philip: I knew this was going to be tough for you, but i figured you loved jake more than your company.

Gabi: Oh, just, what, sign on the dotted line, hand over my life’s work, my daughter’s legacy, all because you waved a folder in my face?

Philip: Take this, show it to jake. Show him exactly what carmine is willing to say on the stand, and then you need to decide what you wanna do. If I don’t hear from you soon, I’m going to take a copy of that information to the police, who will charge jake with murder.

Ava: Despite a bumpy start to the day, I’m glad that I ran into you. Good to talk things through.

Jake: Yeah, and look, if the vitalis and the ligambis can make peace, we sure as hell can figure out a way to do it.

Ava: Absolutely. Oh, you know what, angelo always said you were a very smart guy. I’m surprised he let you go.

Jake: Mm. Well, he knew my heart wasn’t in it anymore. I was no good to him.

Ava: Well, you’re turning out to be very valuable to me. Let me know how things go with gabi.

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Gwen: [Sighing] I lied to my dad about being a sex worker, and now I’m–now I’m being charged with solicitation for real.

Xander: We just should have left well-enough alone, let jack go on thinking that I was the drug dealer.

Gwen: I could not let you go to prison for my crimes. I had to do something. But this–this–this is–this is–this is completely out of control now. I–I–I mean, I–I have to find a way to explain this to my father without him hating us both.

Xander: I’ll tell him. I’ll explain that you were just trying to get the charges against me dropped.

Gwen: No, but you are facing those charges because of me. You sacrificed so much, because I blamed abigail for my miscarriage when she wasn’t even responsible for it.

Xander: And I have no regrets.

Gwen: Xander, I thought our problems were going to be over. We’re finally on good terms with my dad, and…

you and I, we were–we were going to be together. For the first time in my life, I–I was actually feeling positive about my future, but, I don’t know, I–I feel like I’m going to lose everything. We’re going to lose everything.

Xander: Hey, we’ve both been down before, and we always find a way to get back up. This time’s no different. Trust me on that.

[Doors open]

Melinda: You’re up, ms. Rizczech.

Gwen: [Clears throat]

Chloe: Wait a minute, did i hear you correctly? Did you actually say something nice about philip?

Brady: Did I? He wants to be worthy of your love. I can’t think of a stronger motivator to turn over a new leaf, no pun intended. I value our friendship more than you know. I would never wanna do anything to jeopardize it, so, yes, I– I accept the fact that you have chosen him, and, chloe, I hope it works out, I really do, and i hope you’re happy together.

Chloe: Thank you, brady. That means a lot to me.

[Tense dynamic music]

Jake: Guessing it didn’t go too well with philip. What did he want?

Gabi: Answer my question first. Did you kill jed zanetti?

[Music intensifies]

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B&B Transcript Friday, October 8, 2021

Posted on October 9, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[ Dramatic music ]

Ridge: You should be in prison, not here, manipulating your daughter.

Hope: I invited him, ridge, he’s not doing anything wrong.

Brooke: Do I need to remind you of every thing deacon has done in the past?

Deacon: I took full responsibility.

Ridge: No one is buying your “father of the year” routine.

Deacon: You know what, I did my time, and I got out for good behavior, thanks to hope, for helping me through it.

Liam: Why, why didn’t you mention anything?

Hope: Because of this! I mean, because of how everyone is reacting.

Ridge: Because we’re here to protect you, that’s what we’re doing.

Brooke: And why now, honey? We were finally freed of him.

Hope: Because, in spite of everything, this man is still my father.

Deacon: Look, she invited me, brooke, and I wanted to come. I’m glad I did. It’s been way too long, sweetheart.

Brooke: You’re not going to come here again. And you’re not gonna see hope again either. Tell him, honey, please. Tell him he can’t be a part of your life.

Steffy: Well, look what we have here.

[ Chuckling ]

Finn: You like?

Steffy: I…love.

Finn: Mm-hm.

Steffy: I love you and all of this. What is the occasion?

Finn: Oh, you didn’t hear?

Steffy: What?

Finn: It’s steffy forrester appreciation day.

Steffy: Oh, is it?

Finn: Yeah. It was blowing up on social media. Hashtags and everything, all of it, the influencers–

Steffy: Really?

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: I’m pretty sure it’s international puppy day, but…

Finn: Oh, is it?

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: Well, they’re gonna have to share the day with the dynamic, gorgeous woman who is way cuter than any puppy I’ve ever seen.

Steffy: Aww. This makes me feel so appreciated, so…honored and adored. This is really sweet.

Finn: Well, it should. Because you’re my world.

Steffy: You’re amazing. BuT… why is it so blissfully quiet in here?

Finn: Ah, see hayes, sleeping. Kelly, I tried to keep her up as long as I could, but she was too exhausted after her dance clasS.

Steffy: Aww.

Finn: I figured you could just sneak in later and tuck her in.

Steffy: I will. You’re the best.

Finn: Well, I knew you were on your way home and figured that you’d had a long day.

Steffy: You know me well. Besides being with the kids, I have to say, there is nothing else I’d rather do, than be alone with my husband.

[ Hayes fussing ]

Finn: Hm. No, no, no.

Steffy: No!

[ Both chuckling ]

Finn: That wasn’t even five minutes.

Steffy: That little boy doesn’t want to miss out on anything.

Finn: Mm-hm.

Deacon: Look, I get it, okay? Y’all hate me. Not a big secret. But something tells me hope might not share your opinion.

Brooke: She hardly even knows you.

Deacon: I’m trying to change that. I mean, come on, she’s a grown woman. I think she’s entitled to make her own decision, whether or not she wants me in her life.

Brooke: She doesn’t want you around.

Ridge: Nobody wants you around.

Brooke: You’re a liar and a thief, and a terrible excuse for a–

Ridge: Slow down a second. I mean, hope turned out the way she did, because he wasn’t around, so give him some credit.

Liam: Guys, this is a lot, right now. It’s a lot to process. I think, in the meantime, though, you should leave.

Ridge: You should leave, before the kids come home.

Deacon: I’d like to meet my granddaughter. I want to see beth.

Liam: Okay, no that’s, I’m drawing the line. You gotta go, now.

Ridge: Get out.

Hope: Wait! I have something to say.

Hope: Maybe I shouldn’t have tried to do this with all of us together, I am sorry, if you feel blindsided and upset. I really thought I would have more time to, to talk about it with you all, and dad, I didn’t, I didn’t mean to ambush you–

Deacon: Sweetheart, it’s fine. No need for apology.

Brooke: Honey, nobody is blaming you for wanting to get to know your father better. You have a big heart, and you want to see the best in people, but you can’t be vulnerable to deacon. I know that’s not something that you want to hear.

Ridge: Your mom is right. He’s conned his way through his life, he wasn’t here, he didn’t raise you.

Deacon: I wish I could have been there more. I tried. I did, not hard enough. Look, I’ve made a lot of mistakes, I admit that, but I didn’t come here to make excuses, I came here to see you, see you all grown up. Hope, you’re a mother and a wife, you have your own clothing line. I am so proud of you. You deserve every success, every happiness in the world. And the fact that we were able to keep in touch through your letters, it meant a lot to me. And the fact that we’re able to do this, it’s incredible, but I love you too much to cause you any pain. It’s obvious what your family thinks about me, so i’ll tell you what. I’m not gonna cause any trouble. I’ll take off. I want you to know two things. I think about you all the time, and I will never stop loving you, because you’re my daughter, and nobody can take that away from us.

Ridge: See, that’s a speech, right? It’s good, it was long, but it was good. Where did you rehearse that, on the bus?

Deacon: See, there’s that winning personality I missed.

Ridge: And what do you know about winning?

Brooke: He’s just trying to protect hope.

Liam: Which is something ridge has done her entire life. Can you say the same? Can you?

Ridge: All right, time’s up. Let’s go.

Hope: Dad…

Deacon: It’s all right, honey. Don’t worry about it.

Brooke: Just leave, deacon. That’s something you’re good at.

[ Door clicking ]

Steffy: You’re like the baby whisperer. He never goes right back to sleep when I go in there.

Finn: What can I say, I got the magic touch.

Steffy: That is so unfair.

Finn: All right, if I’m being honest, I told him one of my dad jokes, he fell right asleep.

Steffy: Yeah, that sounds about right.

Finn: Yeah.

[ Both laughing ]

Steffy: This is so nice.

Finn: Hm.

Steffy: Such a cozy, little setup.

Finn: I didn’t want to overdo it. But, I may have made a playlist.

Steffy: Ooh, really?

Finn: Oh, yeah. All your favorite songs.

Steffy: Yeah?

Finn: Yeah, and none of the kids ones. I love those but we’re not listening to those–

Steffy: Oh baby, you really do love me. I can’t, I can’t either.

Finn: I love you more than you can imagine.

Steffy: I love you. I think we’re, we’re pretty good at this, you know, this whole marriage, kid thing.

Finn: Yeah, we are.

Steffy: Yeah, I know we’ve had some bumps along the way, but I truly feel like we got past all the hard stuff. The big one, obviously, sheila. That was a big challenge we weren’t anticipating, but I really think she got the message. She cannot be part of our family.

Brooke: Honey. What were you thinking?

Liam: I mean, did, do you really think that was safe? Bringing deacon into our home?

Hope: I can’t believe you are trying to talk me out of this.

Brooke: For good reason!

Ridge: Hey. I know he’s your father, but he really isn’T. He’s a low-life criminal. You don’t need him in your life.

Bartender: What can I get ya?

Deacon: What do you got?

Bartender: A boyfriend.

Deacon: Ouch. Lucky guy. What’s your name?

Bartender: Molly.

Deacon: Okay, molly, uh, you know what, I’ll have a soda and lime. Eh, you know what? Screw that. Make it a tequila soda and lime, the starting point for all great decisions.

Molly: You got it.

Sheila: Excuse me. Could I get a vodka martini up, a little dirty with three olives, please?

Molly: Coming right up.

Deacon: Figured you more for a pina colada.

Sheila: Right.

Deacon: Sheila? Sheila carter?

Sheila: Deacon.

Liam: So, why did you contact him?

Hope: Look, I get that none of you are fans of his, and that is why I didn’t want you worrying.

Liam: Look, it’s not that. I didn’t even realize you were interested in pursuing a relationship with your dad.

Hope: Well, I wasn’t sure about it then, and I’m still not sure. I haven’t seen him in years, and I haven’t had that much of a chance to get to know him as an adult, but I don’t know, now that I have children, something changed, okay? I can’t explain it. I felt compelled to reach out to him, and to try to make an effort to understand him better, and that is why I started writing him letters. That is all. Believe me, I am not trying to excuse what he has done in the past.

Brooke: Honey, you can’t count on him. You can’t believe one word that comes out of his mouth.

Ridge: Maybe he didn’t ask you for money today, but it will happen, the day will come.

Hope: Okay, do any, any of you trust my judgment?

Liam: It’s not–

Hope: At all!

Liam: Hope, it’s not about your judgment. It’s the fact that he has only ever failed you, so why would we let him do it again?

Brooke: Honey, let this be it. Don’t have anything more to do with deacon.

Sheila: You know, I am surprised to see you, deacon. I thought they locked you up and threw the key away.

Deacon: And I thought they carted you away in a straight-jacket. What, they kick you out for being too crazy?

Sheila: They kick you out for being an idiot?

Deacon: What, are you kidding me? They loved me in the joint.

Sheila: I’ll bet you they did.

Deacon: Ha ha. I mean the guards, I had them wrapped around my finger.

Sheila: Do you remember when you almost got me thrown in prison?

Deacon: Oh, you’re not still holding a grudge, are you? Come on, sheila, that was a long time ago.

Sheila: The forresters thought that I am the one that shot at quinn. But, it turned out to be just another one of your crazy, crazy schemes.

Deacon: One of my, one of my schemes? Are you kidding me? I’m a boy scout, compared to you. I mean, look, the forresters might dislike me, but they despise you. You’re like #1 on their enemy list.

Sheila: Yeah, well, what about you? Is somebody gonna come charging in here and drag your ass back to jail?

Deacon: Not that it’s any of your business, but I’ve been released. Free and clear.

Sheila: Then why are you in such a lousy mood?

Deacon: I went to see my daughter.

Sheila: Is that hope?

Deacon: Yep. I want to have a relationship with her, but brooke, ridge, and her husband made it pretty damned clear that that’s not going to be in the cards.

Sheila: Wow. Looks like you and me have a lot more in common than we thought.

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Finn: Look at him. He’s still awake.

Steffy: Well, he’s slowly falling asleep. He could be ready for the club… but–

[ Laughing ]

Finn: Just when you think we’re going to get some alone time, he’s like, “no, no, no, you don’T. Sorry mom and dad, no.”

Steffy: He’s such a charmer. So cool, you know, seeing him do something new everyday.

Finn: That’s what makes being a parent so rewarding.

Steffy: Mm hm, it’s such a huge responsibility, but honestly, it’s worth the anxiety. Just look at him. So helpless, you know? So sweet. I just feel like I… go into, you know, mama bear mode.

Finn: Hm. You’ll do anything for your kids.

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: We both will.

Steffy: I hope you feel the same way. Sheila can have no role in our lives. No communication whatsoever.

[ Phone dinging ]

Hope: Well, is something wrong?

Finn: It’s her.

Hope: Sheila?

Hope: Have you considered that maybe I kept this from you because I wanted to explore the possibilities on my own?

Brooke: Honey, there are no possibilities where deacon is concerned.

Ridge: He is the same loser he’s always been, he hasn’t changed.

Liam: I know you want to believe he can change, but you know, the stakes are pretty high, right? So, what if your mom and ridge are right about this?

Hope: You’re all acting as if I don’t know my own father. As if I didn’t grow up hearing the stories about how he has been reckless and dishonest and selfish in the past, but that doesn’t make him forever irredeemable.

Brooke: The only good thing he has ever done is help create you.

Ridge: And that’s it. He’s a lost cause.

Liam: But hey, you tried, right?

Hope: It is not that easy for me to give up on him.

Brooke: I understand, honey, but you have to. Look at the wonderful family that you have with liam, the life that you have. Do you really want deacon coming in here, and causing chaos?

Liam: Especially when we have our own kids to think about, now?

Hope: Look, I get why you are all concerned, but no matter what he has done in the past, it doesn’t change the fact that he is still my father.

Deacon: I can’t see my daughter.

Sheila: I can’t see my son.

Deacon: You have a son? What did you, adopt a turtle?

[ Sheila laughing ]

Sheila: I gave birth to a boy a long time ago, and he just married steffy forrester.

Deacon: For real?

Sheila: Mm-hm.

Deacon: Wow.

Sheila: But I’m forbidden to see him.

Deacon: Well, I can’t really blame him there.

Sheila: Yeah, well, you know, I can’t blame brooke and ridge either, for not wanting you to be a part of hope’s life.

Deacon: The forresters, you know, they’re so high and mighty.

Sheila: Yeah, it’s like they’ve never done anything wrong in their privileged, little lives.

Deacon: Are you kidding me? They’ve had, they’ve had more scandals than everybody in this place, combined.

Sheila: Yeah, are we really that bad? Don’t, don’t answer that. Don’t answer that.

Deacon: I wasn’t going to.

Sheila: What if, what if we come together on this? Put our heads together and come up with something where we both get what we want.

Deacon: Wait a second, are you suggesting that you and I work together? Wow.

Sheila: You should be flattered that I even considered it.

Deacon: Creeped out is more like it. I just got a chill crawling up my spine.

Sheila: What spine.

Deacon: Very funny.

Sheila: You need me, deacon.

Deacon: Yeah, like a hole in the head.

Sheila: Look at you. God, you’ve been given a new chance at life, and you’re sitting here feeling sorry for yourself, moping around with your, your tail between your legs. God, are you really going to let the forresters win?

Deacon: I don’t give a damn about them. All I care about is hope.

Sheila: Well then, don’t give up. I’m not. I certainly am going to be a part of my son’s life.

Deacon: Well, I am going to have a relationship with hope, but how?

[ Sheila dryly chuckling ]

Sheila: Well, for the first time in your miserable life, you’re right, deacon. We are going to see our children. You are going to be with hope, and I’m going to be with finn and my grandson. The forresters, they don’t stand a chance with the two of us together, they don’t stand a chance.

[ Cackling ]

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B&B Transcript Thursday, October 7, 2021

Posted on October 9, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Liam: So, how much longer does donna have the kids?

Hope: Um, another hour or so.

Liam: Huh, well, that gives us plenty of time. What can I say, I can’t get enough of you.

Hope: Well, under ordinary circumstances, I would be right there with you.

Liam: I feel like there’s a ‘but’ coming.

Hope: We have visitors coming. Uh, I invited mom and ridge, um, to come over.

Liam: Um, why?

Hope: Well, it’s, uh… it’s actually something I’m a little nervous about, and, um–

Liam: Oh my god, what’s going on? Are you okay?

Hope: So, uh, I have, uh, been meaning–

Brooke: Hi, honey.

Hope: Hi! Um, thank you for coming.

Brooke: Got your text. What did you want to see us about?

Thomas: So, I lost the belt, I added the jacket.

Steffy: Yeah, I like what you did with the hemline.

Thomas: It’s better, yeah?

Steffy: It was great before, but I really think this elevates it.

Thomas: I have to give credit where it’s due. Uh, those suggestions were made by paris.

Steffy: She’s definitely made an impact around here. Everything she’s doing with the foundation, her social outreach, and her input on your designs, like, it’s amazing. I’m impressed.

Thomas: Plus, she can really sing.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: I’m still, like, amazed by her performance.

Paris: Hi.

Thomas: Hey!

Steffy: So, how was the game?

Zende: You are not going to believe what happened.

Zende: We just had the most incredible experience, didn’t we? Didn’t you?

Paris: It was pretty amazing.

Thomas: Yeah, dodger games are like the best, right?

Steffy: Ah, I can’t wait to take the kids there. And we can bring douglas too.

Thomas: Oh yeah, anything for a dodger dog.

Steffy: Oh gosh, so good. Hey, remember that time when you made me laugh so hard you–

Thomas: Oh yeah, you dropped it right in front of the guy–

Zende: Guys! Hey, hey, listen! The most unbelievable, fantastic thing happened. This woman right here is a rockstar.

Paris: Okay, I would not take it that far.

Zende: No, you have to own your brilliance. You should have seen her today.

Steffy: We did.

Zende: No, I mean at the game.

Steffy: We did! Thomas put on the game.

Thomas: We got to see you in all your glory.

Steffy: You were amazing! Incredible!

Thomas: Is there anything you can’t do?

Ridge: Well, you summoned us, and here we are.

Brooke: Yeah, what is it, sweetie? What did you want to tell us?

Liam: Yeah, I seem to be in the dark here as well.

Ridge: Everything okay?

Hope: Yeah. Uh, I mean, I’m not sure it will be for– well, I’m hoping it will, with time, but, heh, sorry, I’m, I’m a little nervous right now.

Brooke: Nervous about what?

[Door knocking]

Hope: Okay, that’s way sooner than I expected. Look, just try to keep an open mind, because I, I’m trying too, so.

Deacon: Daddy’s home. Read my eyes.

Zende: Seriously, paris, you were such a star out there.

Paris: Stop it.

Zende: No, I mean it, all self-assured and composed, like hundreds of thousands of eyes weren’t on you. I mean, these two couldn’t get enough. So, you guys, you just happened to be watching?

Thomas: Well, you going to the game got me all amped for it, so I put on the pre-game, and imagine my reaction. Now, you keep surprising me more and more.

Zende: Tell me about it. Singing the national anthem at a dodger’s game, how badass is that?

Steffy: We’re so proud of you.

Zende: You know, the more I think about it, the more I’m starting to realize how good you were at keeping this a secret from me until the bitter end. I mean, nothing about you gave it away. Are you sure you’re not an actress too?

Paris: Oh, please.

Steffy: I’m not shocked. Thomas and I were just talking about how talented you are. Everything you do around here.

Thomas: Yeah, we’re very fortunate to have you here at team forrester.

Paris: Oh, I am the fortunate one.

Zende: That all may be true, but no one’s luckier than me.

Brooke: Deacon, what the hell are you doing here?

Ridge: You should be in prison.

Liam: Yeah, so, so what, you broke out and now, you expect hope to hide you, or–

Deacon: All right, all right. I can see that you’re all shocked, which means that hope didn’t prepare you.

Hope: I was just about to. You just, you got here sooner than we–

Deacon: There was no traffic–

Ridge: Forget about traffic! Why are you here?

Brooke: Why aren’t you in prison where you belong?

Liam: You know something? I’m gonna call the police.

Hope: What?

Deacon: Don’t bother, kid. They’re not gonna care.

Liam: Yeah, why don’t we test that theory?

Hope: Liam.

Deacon: I got released. Yeah, there was overcrowding. Guess they wanted the space for the real criminals.

Ridge: Hm, why did you get out?

Brooke: God, I don’t believe it. Already?

Deacon: Already? Not from my perspective. It seemed like a lifetime. But, there was one positive outcome of being locked up that long. Forced me to take a good, hard look at myself. And, I didn’t like what I saw. So, I changed. I’m different than the man that you knew before. I’m reformed.

Brooke: God, here we go again.

Ridge: What do you want? Yeah, you always want a handout, right? So, how much is it gonna cost to get you out?

Deacon: That’s not why I’m here.

Ridge: Of course that’s why you’re here. How much?

Hope: You’re wrong about that, ridge.

Ridge: I don’t think I am.

Hope: He is not here to cause trouble, or to ask for money.

Brooke: Honey, I know this is complicated. He’s your father. So, you want to think the best of him, but you can’T. He will always take the low road. So, I’m with ridge on this. What’s it going to take to get rid of you?

Hope: Look, can we all just take a minute? He didn’t come here on his own.

Liam: What does that mean?

Hope: This was my idea. I invited him. Nyquil severe gives you powerful relief

Zende: This is cool.

Steffy: What?

Zende: The way paris is making a place for herself here at forrester creations. Not just at the foundation, I was sure that would be a slam dunk, but who would have thought that she would be giving design input? And not just on my stuff! Paris is across the hall right now, working with thomas on his, and he is actually listening to her.

Steffy: Thomas respects her opinions. I mean, we all do. She’s a smart girl. She has great taste, but in like an edgy, contemporary kind of way. Her insight is valuable.

Zende: And take it from me, she is loving the opportunity. Every time one of her suggestions is incorporated, it lights her up from within.

Steffy: Well, she is not the only one lit from within. You are too.

Zende: Yeah. I’m happy. Designing for hope for the future is my dream job, I got my dream woman, life is good. Better than good.

Steffy: I’m really happy for you.

Zende: Thank you.

Steffy: So you’ve really fallen for her?

Zende: Yeah, I, I guess so. I mean, it was scary, at first. I was so used to being single and free.

Steffy: Being single and free is so overrated.

Zende: Don’t get me wrong. I’m not knocking that life. It was very good to me, but… this is better. Paris makes everything better.

Thomas: I, I still can’t get over it. You sang at dodgers’ stadium. You were in the middle of the field with that beautiful voice.

Paris: I have to admit it was a really big thrill.

Thomas: I can only imagine. And, I mean, only. I could never, I don’t know, get in front of people like that, no one wants to hear me sing anyway, but, uh, have you always been that gifted? Or did you work for it?

Paris: You know, I have always loved lifting my voice in song, you know? But I started seriously singing in church. And in choir. And funny story, I actually had a girl group. Growing up, we wanted to be the next destiny’s child.

Thomas: You’re kidding. You know what? I bet I know which one you were.

Paris: Hm? Yeah, I almost always sang lead.

Thomas: Hm, I bet. How does that feel?

Paris: To sing?

Thomas: Not just to sing, but sing the way you do, with such passion and emotion and depth.

Paris: It’s like opening up, you know? Opening up my heart, my soul, and letting whatever comes out ride on a melody, and honestly, it’s really, really, really hard to describe, but… it always makes me feel better. Lighter, somehow.

Thomas: Wow, uh, thanks for sharing that with me.

Paris: Well, thanks for asking.

Brooke: You invited deacon here?

Ridge: Why would you do that? Don’t let him into your life, you’re gonna regret it.

Brooke: Honey, he can’t be trusted. He’s only going to take advantage of your goodness.

Liam: Just like he has, in the past.

Deacon: I’m trying to tell ya I’m not that guy anymore.

Brooke: And how many times have we heard that? Honey, don’t be fooled, especially if he starts drinking again.

Deacon: All right, look, i realize I’ve given you a lot of reasons to think that, but I’m being honest here, all right? I’ve changed. Because I wanted to. That’s what made the difference.

Ridge: Oh, listen to this guy. He was in prison for, what, five minutes, and now you come back, and you’re all warm and fuzzy, spreading peace–

Deacon: If you just give me a little time, that’s all I’m asking, a little time, a little benefit of the doubt, I know I can change your minds.

Brooke: I don’t believe it. I know you too well.

Ridge: We all do.

Liam: Hope, listen, okay? If you don’t tell him to just walk away, right now, all you’re doing is setting yourself up for disappointment, I’m telling you.

Brooke: I don’t understand why you’d want him here anyway.

Hope: Mom, I know all about his past. And I’m not saying I’m forgiving it all. I mean, how could I? Look I, I understand where you are all coming from. You’re just trying to protect me. You don’t want me to get hurt by my dad again.

Ridge: Yes because that is what he does.

Brooke: Send him away.

Hope: I can’T.

Brooke: Why not?

Hope: Because he’s my father.

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Steffy: I am so happy for you and paris. You two are a good couple.

Zende: I agree.

Steffy: And honestly, this is the first time you’re not gonna need the family’s approval, because everybody loves her. And thomas is such a fan.

Zende: The forresters know class and grace when they see it.

Steffy: Yeah, and paris is certainly that.

Zende: Yeah, and she can sing.

Steffy: Oh my gosh, can she sing! You must have been so proud watching her.

Zende: Oh, beyond. I was thinking, “I am with that insanely beautiful, talented woman out there, and when she leaves, she leaves with me.” Best feeling in the world.

Steffy: You got it bad.

Zende: What can I say? I mean, paris and i are like anyone else. We’ve had our challenges, but I’m very optimistic about our future.

Paris: I am just so thankful and grateful to your family, for opening so many doors for me. And to you, the super famous fashion designer, I realize you don’t have to take advice from me.

Thomas: I wouldn’t, if your ideas sucked, but they don’t, okay? They’re actually really fresh with this attitude that I love. Look, I just, I really appreciate your input, paris.

Paris: Thanks. That means a lot.

Thomas: Who knows, maybe you should sing at the launch for the new collection?

Paris: Well, whatever you need, I’m there. I just can’t wait to see this coming down the runway.

Thomas: Oh, oh I’ve got it.

Brooke: So, how did you do it, deacon? How did you worm your way back into hope’s life?

Deacon: Brooke, that’s not how it happened.

Brooke: Sure it was. You reached out from prison, you knew she was kind and compassionate, and you worked her.

Deacon: That’s not true.

Brooke: What kinda trick did you play? Was it the pity party? “I was wrongfully accused.” Or, maybe you guilt-tripped her. “I’m your father, and you should care about me.”

Liam: Does she have that right? How did you pull this off?

Ridge: I gotta ask, what movie was playing in your mind when you were coming here from prison? Whatever it was, I’m sure we weren’t in it, but we are, we’re here, and we’re gonna protect her.

Deacon: She doesn’t need protection.

Ridge: Oh but she does, you know why? Because you’re standing right here.

Hope: Look, while I appreciate all of you jumping to my defense, what you are accusing my dad of, it isn’t true, okay? I’m the one who reached out to him.

Brooke: What? P>> Hope: My father was in prison. I felt bad for him, so I, I started writing him.

Deacon: Can I show you something, please? These are all from hope.

Brooke: You wrote those?

Ridge: How did, did you know about this?

Liam: Ya, no, no. Hell no. What is happening right now? How long have you been secretly corresponding with deacon?

Hope: Pretty much the entire time he’s been in prison.

Liam: Oh my god.

Brooke: And you didn’t tell us?

Hope: Well, no, mom. Look, I hated keeping something from you, from, from all of you, but obviously, I knew how you were going to react.

Deacon: Hope’s letters and cards were like a lifeline to me. They gave me the strength to get out of bed every morning. They gave me the ability to make it through one more miserable day there. They gave me purpose. They gave me inspiration, but most of all, most of all, they gave me the desire to be worthy of my beautiful daughter’s care and concern. Hope’s name is literally what she gave me. She gave me hope that someday, I’d get out of that cesspool. You know, that I would have the chance to… to be back here. To be the father that she deserves, a man she can be proud of.

Brooke: Oh, please.

Deacon: I never stopped thinking about you, the entire time I was away. Imagining this moment right now, being with you, as a free man. I love you so much, hope.

Ridge: That’s good though, right? You gotta say. I mean, you gotta say, that’S… “hope, that’s her name and that’s also what she gave me.” That’s my favorite. You know he’s playing you, right? Tell me you know that.

Liam: You can’t just come here and start brainwashing my wife, okay?

Deacon: I…

Brooke: You are not welcome here, deacon. You are never going to be a part of hope’s life. Never. Tell him, honey. Tell him!

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Interview with Beth Riesgraf and Christian Kane

Posted on October 8, 2021March 15, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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Interview with Christian Kane and Beth Riesgraf of “Leverage: Redemption” on IMDb TV by Suzanne 9/30/21

These are two of my favorite actors, so it was great to speak with them again. I love the new series, and these second 8 episodes were ever better than the first two, in my opinion. This was a really fun chat, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Suzanne: How you guys doing?

Christian: Hi, how you doing?

Beth: Hi, Suzanne.

Suzanne: I love your show. I watched it since the beginning, and it’s great to see you guys back.

Beth: Thank you.

Suzanne: Your characters grew closer this season; you’re like brother and sister Do you think this is partly because of Hardison being out of the picture?

Christian: That’s very good. We were talking about this earlier. I think, well, you have to remember that during the time that we were away, they were still working together. So, that’s kind of a fun dynamic that we had to come up with, you know, how close are we? How much do we know? All that kind of stuff. But you’re absolutely 100% correct. Hardison being away with the other teams, it leaves two totally different voids in our life. It’s the love of her life, and so he’s gone, and she’s worried about it. Then for me, that was my best friend. That’s my brother, but I like to punch him, and he punches me, and I have nobody to punch, you know what I mean? So, it’s like there’s a hole that he left there. So, I think they do. I think they look for him in each other. I think it’s brought them closer together, because he’s not there as much as he needs to be or wants to be.

Beth: I think when we’re on the go, you know, we’ve been working together, like he said, and running these international teams. When we find them again, Parker has learned to throw a pretty good punch, and she obviously has been getting some training from Eliot. Those sorts of moments were really fun.

I think that one of the fun parts about this dynamic, for me, is our ability as characters to compartmentalize. So, when we’re in a moment together that’s super intense, we are laser focused, and there’s no gaggy stuff, but when it’s more of that familial moment, at HQ or over comms or something like that, there’s room for this other stuff to come in. I do really love that about our dynamic. Like I always say, Eliot has a shield up around all of us, and that’s like him protecting us, but there’re still moments where we’re gonna make jokes and make fun of each other, because we can, but when push comes to shove, it’s almost like boom again when we’re right back there.

Suzanne: I love your guitars.

Christian: Oh, thank you.

Suzanne: You know who else has like a zillion guitars behind them on Zoom? Oh, Jeff Daniels.

Beth: Oh, amazing!

Suzanne: Yeah, I saw him at the TCA panel, and he had, I don’t know, like fifty guitars or something on the wall behind him.

Christian: [unintelligible]

Suzanne: Yeah. I don’t know if he’s in a band like you. I think he just plays for fun. I’m not really sure.

Christian: [unintelligible] I’m sure there’s a picture of that.

Suzanne: Yeah. So, with a normal brother and sister relationship, Eliot would probably be protective of Parker. I know you guys have each other’s backs, but is it fair to say that even though they love each other, he’s probably a little afraid of her?

Christian: Well, I think he’s afraid to be inside her head. I think he just doesn’t understand anything that’s going on in there. When Eliott’s had everything set on fire, the world is burning, and in her head, there’s a bunch of balls bouncing around, and it’s dangerous, and you got to keep ducking. I think he’s very scared to be in her head.

Beth: Stay out of this realm completely, Christian. Do not enter! [laughs]

Christian: Which is pretty fun for me, because we didn’t play it right off the bat, and I noticed that we weren’t playing that, how he got so annoyed with her. And I noticed that it was because Hardison was there. You know what I mean? So, this whole thing, and he wasn’t as annoyed with her, but when Hardison left, then I started playing it more annoyed, because I’m like, “Look, I gotta be upset about something,” and so she gives me so much ammunition it’s ridiculous. So, that’s fun to play off of.

Suzanne: Yeah, and Beth, both of your characters do a lot of physical things on the show. Do either of you do your own stunts, or is there some people taking your place?

Beth: I mean, Christian doesn’t do his stunts. I do all of mine. [laughs] Oh my god, no, Christian does everything, I will I have to say that, but I just try to glean any bits of his genius on stunts and try to incorporate that, and he’s very, very capable and able. I know when to step back and let my stunt people come in and do the real hard work on that stuff. Christian has been a really great mentor to me on all of that and said, “You don’t need to do this part. Have somebody else do it,” because he also knows, especially when I was directing or when I have a heavy day of some other stuff, he’s like, “You save yourself, and you don’t need to do this part. You let the professionals come in to do it.” But, you know, trying to stand next to him, we’re always all like, “Whoa, this is incredible,” because even from a director’s standpoint in “The Bucket Job,” I know I can trust that his intuition on these fights and everything is going to be so much better than anything I could probably come up with to tell him, because he’s got all this experience, and it’s amazing.

Christian: Yeah, and you know, the thing is that my stuff is a dance. People don’t understand that, because it looks violent on screen, but really what I’m doing is a dance. It’s a salsa dance, you know, it’s literally I’m just dancing with the other person. Her stuff is a lot harder than mine. People don’t get that she’s hanging office stuff, and she has to hang there sometimes for a long time, and then, she has to jump to the other one, or she has to hang there for a while until they get it all done, and then, you’re tired. Then, you got to jump down and jump up and do a flip. Her stuff is way harder than my stuff. Most of my stuff is literally a choreographed dance. Hers is actually really physical, and the problem that we run into, as we’re in the middle of a pandemic, is in New Orleans, [there are] no gyms and nothing but good food that’s usually fried. So, it’s very tough. This this season was very tough.

Beth: A lot of salt.

Christian: Yeah, a lot of salt.

Suzanne: Sugar, too, right?

Beth: Yeah.

Christian: [unintelligible] and not get hurt. Luckily, just just bumps and bruises for both of us, but it was tough. You had to be very disciplined and, you know, do your push ups in your home, because you couldn’t go to the gym, and it takes takes a toll on your body, for both of us.

Suzanne: Well, you guys both look great on the screen, so it doesn’t show if you put on a few extra pounds with that great New Orleans gumbo. So, I was going to ask you if you work out a lot to keep in good shape. So, obviously, you do Christian; you were talking about it. What about you, Beth?

Beth: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, with all the wire work and the harness work, you have to keep your core super strong to protect your back and your neck and everything else. So, I work out as much as I possibly can. I think stamina-wise, the show moves really fast. It’s a really, really tough show, because it’s big, and emotionally and physically you have to be rested and in shape to kind of hang with these hours and keep it fresh and and stay for stamina purposes.

Then, we have the humidity and the heat in New Orleans, which is its own character, and so electrolytes became very important for me. And I had to cut back on some caffeine, and I’m used to drinking a lot of coffee, and I had to kind of tweak. That’s kind of the fun about going on location is you get a new set of rules, and you’re like, “Okay, how do I do this here?” but it was absolutely challenging. I mean, I would agree with Christian, it’s a very physical show for us, and it’s really fun, but it is challenging at times.

Suzanne: I was talking to Aleyse earlier, and she’s definitely enjoying doing some of your kind of thing, hanging from the wires.

Beth: Oh, yeah.

Suzanne: Falling and all that stuff.

Beth: Yeah.

Christian: It’s a lot of fun.

Suzanne: Going back, you were talked about directing; I read that you directed two episodes. What can you tell us about that?

Beth: Yeah, absolutely. I had the time of my life working with the whole team and LeVar Burton in “The Bucket Job.” I think it’s a classic Leverage episode. I loved it so much. [There’s] a lot of emotional growth for Eliot and kind of windows into the things that he’s been going through emotionally, psychologically that we haven’t seen before. So, that was a lot of fun.

Then, logistically, “The Great Train [Job]” episode was one of the toughest, I think, to sort of plan, because we had an episode written that takes place on a moving train, but we didn’t actually have that as a location. So, we were finding two trains, but the trains couldn’t move, and we had to build some on the stage, and it was while shooting the finale as Parker, so it was a lot to juggle. I’m really really proud of how they both came out. Everybody brought their A game. They always do, but it was really an incredible process for me, because I got to work with so many people that I – as an actor, I don’t get to work with the production designer in the same way you do as a director, so all of those decisions and collaborations were so exciting and really, really fun.

Suzanne: All right, and they tell me I have just a little bit of time left. Christian, your character goes through the wringer emotionally this part of the season with maybe meeting some of your family, and I don’t want to give spoilers away and what happens with a relationship, but you have all the usual hitting and kicking and punching and all that kind of stuff. What was it like for you?

Christian: It was an emotional time for me, to be honest with you. I lost my father in December to COVID right in the middle of shooting and then had to come back and do the last walk off scene for Beth’s episode, because we’d already shot the episode, but then we still needed that pickup, that beautiful shot down Bourbon Street. Couldn’t have asked for a better situation. So, there’s a lot of things I was going through too at the same time, and I really loved that. I’d like to dedicate her episode to my dad, and just that walkway is such a beautiful shot. And I needed my friends around me at the time, and I couldn’t have asked for [better] ones in my life, which were the people that I was working with. So, it’s so good.

Then, to have Eliot in a relationship, it’s like it was something new, because he’s never done that. I mean, he’s lied to people; he’s hit on people, but he’s never really had let’s say, a quote unquote girlfriend type thing. And I’ve talked to Beth about about this. I needed him to be broken at the end of the season, because I’ve got to go somewhere with my character, and I don’t like him to be all fixed up.

So, with Beth directing, the emotion that came out with me and the beautiful LeVar Burton, and then the relationship troubles that he has, I feel like at the end of the season, it really pays off for me.

So, I’m excited. I’m excited people to watch it. We all play better characters when we’re a little bit broken. She doesn’t have Hardison, and I’m broken, so we end up broken, almost always end up broken, at the end of the season, which is fun. We’ve got somewhere to go now.

Suzanne: Yes. Well, I hope there’s another season; I really enjoyed the episodes, and I would stay. I would love to stay and talk another ten minutes with you, but they tell me I have to go. So, thanks so much again.

Beth: Yeah, until meet again.

Suzanne: Thank you. I’ll see you on Instagram. Bye

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Interview Transcribed by Jamie of http://www.scifivision.com

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In this new iteration, and new world, the Leverage crew have watched as the rich and powerful continue to take what they want without consequence. Grifter Sophie Devereaux (Gina Bellman), thief Parker (Beth Riesgraf), hitter Eliot Spencer (Christian Kane), and hacker Alec Hardison (Aldis Hodge) have watched the world change over the last eight years. Since their last job, it’s become easier–and sometimes legal–for the rich to become richer and the powerful to squash anyone who gets in their way. To address the changes in the world around them, the team finds new blood in Harry Wilson (Noah Wyle), a corporate lawyer who is looking for redemption after realizing he’d been sitting on the wrong side of the table for his entire career, and Breanna Casey (Aleyse Shannon), Hardison’s foster sister who has a knack for computers, robotics, and getting into trouble.

Executive Produced By

Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, Rachel Olschan-Wilson and Kate Rorick. John Rogers and Chris Downey serve as consulting producers.

Directed By

Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, Noah Wyle, Francis Dela Torre, Jonathan Frakes

Produced By

Electric Entertainment for IMDb TV

Cast

Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, Aleyse Shannon, and Noah Wyle, Special Guest Star Aldis Hodge

Beth Jean Riesgraf (born August 24, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her portrayal of Parker on the TNT television series Leverage (2008–2012) and the revival Leverage: Redemption which streams on IMDb TV.

Christian Kane is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He is known for his roles in the television shows Angel, Leverage, The Librarians, and Into the West, and the movies Just Married, Taxi, and Secondhand Lions.

Kane is the lead singer of the country–southern rock band Kane. On December 7, 2010, they released The House Rules, their third album and their debut for record label Bigger Picture Music Group. The album reached no. 25 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The first single from the album, also titled “The House Rules”, debuted at no. 54 on the Billboard Country Songs chart. The second single, “Let Me Go”, was released on July 11, 2011.

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Joining the cast in these additional episodes are guest stars Drew Powell (reprising his role as Jack Hurley from the original Leverage series), Ben Thompson, Joanna Cassidy, Jon Fletcher, and Brianna Brown, in addition to the previously announced guest stars James Marsters, LeVar Burton, and Andrea Navedo (continuing her role as Maria Shipp), as the Leverage team must aid a small town librarian, discredit a lifestyle and wellness guru, explore the failing memory of a legendary grifter, and more. Screeners for the new episodes are available now on Screeners.com. The remaining episodes of season one of Leverage: Redemption will premiere on October 8 on IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service.

The first eight episodes of season one of Leverage: Redemption and all seasons of the original Leverage series are available to stream now on IMDb TV.

The rich and powerful take what they want, and the Leverage team is back to take them down. Sophie Devereaux (The Grifter), Parker (The Thief), Eliot Spencer (The Hitter), and Alec Hardison (The Hacker) have watched the world change over the last eight years. It’s become easier, and sometimes legal, for the rich to become richer and the powerful to squash anyone who gets in their way. The Leverage team finds new blood in Harry Wilson, a corporate lawyer who is looking for redemption after realizing he’s been sitting on the wrong side of the table for his entire career, and Breanna Casey, Hardison’s foster sister who has a knack for computers, robotics, and getting into trouble. In this new world, the team will use their collective skills to defeat a new kind of villain – from the man who created an opioid crisis from the comfort of his boardroom, to the couple who prefers to deport workers instead of paying them, to the shadowy security firm that helps hide dangerous secrets for a price. When someone needs help, they provide…Leverage.

Leverage: Redemption stars Gina Bellman as Sophie Devereaux, Beth Riesgraf as Parker, Christian Kane as Eliot Spencer, Aldis Hodge as Alec Hardison, Noah Wyle as Harry Wilson, and Aleyse Shannon as Breanna Casey. Kate Rorick is the co-showrunner and an executive producer alongside Dean Devlin, and executive producers Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment. John Rogers and Chris Downey are consulting producers.

IMDb TV uniquely offers premium Originals on a free streaming service including the upcoming dramedy Pretty Hard Cases, premiering September 10. Spanning drama and comedy, scripted and unscripted, additional IMDb TV Originals include the Untitled Judge Judy Sheindlin Project, a Bosch spinoff; the comedy series Sprung; the Untitled Jeff Lewis Project – a new home design series; On Call from executive producer Dick Wolf; and second seasons of Alex Rider and Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers.

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Interview with Gina Bellman and Aleyse Shannon

Posted on October 7, 2021March 15, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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Interview with Gina Bellman (Sophie) and Aleyse Shannon (Brenna) of “Leverage: Redemption” on IMDb TV by Suzanne 9/30/21

It was nice to chat with these two women because I had never chatted with Gina before, when she was on the older version of the show, and Aleyse is brand new to the show. Gina’s character, Sophie, is the new leader of the group, and has a lot to deal with this year, since her husband’s death. Breanna (Aleyse’s character) is a breath of fresh air that the show needs. It’s great to have some “young blood,” and to fill in for Hardison, since his portrayer, Aldis Hodge, couldn’t be in the whole show due to other commitments.

Suzanne: How are you guys doing today?

Gina: Oh, good. Thank you. I wish I was [unintelligible] right now.

Suzanne: You wish you were where?

Gina: With that palm tree and the ocean.

Suzanne: I wish I was too. I’m in Arkansas.

Aleyse: Close very close.

Suzanne: So, we heard today about the UK picking up your show in late October. So, how do you guys feel about that?

Gina: I’m so excited. I feel like I’ve been waiting ages. It’s been so frustrating sitting here in London and hearing these little plaintive messages like, “When are we getting the show? When are we getting the show?” and not being able to give an answer. So, to be able to say it’s coming on October 22nd, all sixteen episodes, is just really, really thrilling for all of us.

Suzanne: So, they didn’t get the first eight episodes either.

Gina: No, [not] here in the UK.

Suzanne: Great. They probably are big fan of yours, being in the UK, and that’s probably why, one of the reasons they liked the show. What do you think, Aleyse?

Aleyse: Oh, I mean, it’s great. This show is is a labor of just love, and as many people as possible that can get wrapped up in that love, the better. I hope it’s received the same way; I hope it just brings joy the same way that it seems to have brought joy here domestically.

Suzanne: Right. And Aleyse, you’re new to the show. Can you tell me about getting this job and the process you went through?

Aleyse: Yeah, I worked at Starbucks and was messing up people’s Frappuccino’s. I got an audition. I quit Starbucks saying that I already booked it, and then I booked it, but I did my audition with Beth over Zoom in my mom’s house and kind of didn’t know what I was in for. I got here, and it’s the best thing that’s happened to me, artistically speaking. It’s a dream show that we’re working on.

Suzanne: What was your first day like?

Aleyse: My first day I get an email saying there’s a hurricane coming, actually, now there’re two. So, there’s all this anticipation and build up. I’m like, “Do I know these lines, or do I think I know these lines?” Hurricane comes, you sit down for another seven days, you’re like, “Oh my gosh, all my adrenaline’s gone,” and it kicks back in. But it was good first day. A lot of the players were in, [I’m] sitting there rattling off a monologue going, “Oh my gosh, that is Aldis Hodge, Beth Riesgraf, Christian Kane, Noah Wyle, and Gina Bellman, wow.” It was intimidating, but I got through it and was met with so much love, so great first day.

Suzanne: I never thought of that… filming in New Orleans, of course you’d have to contend with things like hurricanes.

Gina, how was it welcoming new characters into the show?

Gina: It was great. I think one of the things about continuing with an existing show is it’s got to have new elements. It’s got to feel fresh; it’s got to have like new dynamics. You don’t want to ever feel that you’re standing still or looking over your shoulder. You need to be looking to the future. And when I watch a show, I love to discover the characters through the other characters’ eyes, so having their lens on us makes our characters – you know, it sort of informs the audience of who we are, so it’s also really helpful as a device.

Then, we get to meet these lovely new members of our family and develop friendship over nine months, and we’ve all become close.

It’s an interesting thing acting with people, because you’re in a vacuum; you become very, very close, but you’ve become very close in a vacuum. I’ve known so many of these people for many, many years, but they don’t know my friends. I don’t know their friends. So, you have this very intense kind of love for one another, but it’s quite unique. It’s hard, I think, for other people to understand how you can feel that strongly for people that you work [with] in this bubble. Yeah, it was lovely, welcoming both of these [unintelligible].

Suzanne: And even more of a bubble now.

Gina: Yeah.

Suzanne: Well, one thing that’s nice about Dean is he seems to repurpose his actors in the different shows that he’s [done]. I think Christian’s been in all of his shows.

Gina: Yeah, I mean, Dean’s best friend is our cameraman and has been from the pilot episode. So, that’s just like one example of how these are real collaborations and personal friendships, which is the dream really, I think, for everyone, isn’t it?

Suzanne: Yeah, it shows his loyalty to his friends as well.

So, with Nathan gone from the show, is it fair to say that he has been replaced by Sophie with the main team and by Hardison, globally, now that there’s a global aspect?

Gina: Yeah, we don’t go into too much detail about the kind of international operations, but yeah, that’s the device. I mean, obviously, we all know that Aldis is an incredible actor who’s very much in demand. You know, we take what we can get, but we didn’t really focus on so much what the other international teams were doing. I think it’s totally fair to say that Sophie’s put into a leadership role, but what I loved about the way it was written and the way it was developed was that she doesn’t just arrive and take that role. She’s waiting for it to be given. Everybody gives it to her; everybody gives her permission, a little bit more permission. That’s part of her journey of recovering from her loss and her grief. They know her so well that they know that they have to give her a purpose; they have to help her on on her way. Then, I think, as the season develops, and going into these final eight, she kind of sees light at the end of the tunnel, and she’s on her path, and she sees her destiny.

Suzanne: I think that the great thing about this show is the you all get to play multiple characters. So, it’s more than just like playing one show. You’re on multiple shows in a way.

Aleyse: Oh, yeah, I mean, you get a script, and there’s just so much opportunity all over it to sort of do something that’s just on your mind, or maybe you’ve seen a show, and you’re like, “Oh, wow, that must be a really cool set to be on,” [and] all of a sudden you have a medieval moment that you’re stepping into; it’s great. I mean, imagination, there’re no bounds bringing ideas; you’re never really shut down. Everybody’s like, “We’ll try it. Let’s see.” Yeah, it’s like 100 different show.

Suzanne: Well, that segues into my other question, which is do they give you any leeway into changing the dialogue at all? Are they open to suggestions and changes about your character? Sounds like they are.

Gina: Yeah, I mean, we riff in like little, tiny ways, and Aldis and Aleyse are the prince and princess of that, of just doing spontaneous little riffs. But I like to kind of really – I’m a very kind of text focused actor. So, I like to rework scenes and try and make them better and reorder things. Also, we like to bring in little physical like improv that will just elevate a scene, make it feel more, you know, present sometimes. You just bring in a little bit of business, and then you’ve got a reason why you’re all sitting around that table. You’ve got a reason why you’re all in that room, and we’re all really good at that, and they’re very open to it.

Suzanne: And Aleyse, your character learns a lot. This half of the season she ends up being more than just the the girl at the keyboard. What was the most challenging physical thing that you did this half of the season?

Aleyse: Oh, I want to say maybe being on ropes dropping through a ceiling. That was kind of hard; it’s because we’re like [at] a dead hang, and it’s through a hole in the ceiling. So, you have to climb on a ladder. But honestly, I think the thing that was most taxing on me is falling like that, but it’s always my choice to fall. I don’t think that the falls were really written in there for me, maybe one, but, yeah, that just becomes challenging, because you’re trying to keep it fresh, and you’re trying to sell the fall, and that would be my thing.

Suzanne: Okay, well, they told me that’s my last question. I really appreciate talk me guys. I’ve talked to all of you now except for Noah, [but] the original Leverage, I got to interview everyone except for Gina. So, I collect them all.

Gina: Thank you. Thanks, Suzanne.

Suzanne: Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the rest of the day and don’t have too much stress sitting there for hours.

Gina: Not at all, it’s fun.

Aleyse: Bye.

Suzanne: Thank you. Bye bye.

Here’s the video!

Interview Transcribed by Jamie of http://www.scifivision.com

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Executive Produced By

Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, Rachel Olschan-Wilson and Kate Rorick. John Rogers and Chris Downey serve as consulting producers.

Directed By

Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, Noah Wyle, Francis Dela Torre, Jonathan Frakes

Produced By

Electric Entertainment for IMDb TV

Cast

Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, Aleyse Shannon, and Noah Wyle, Special Guest Star Aldis Hodge

Gina Bellman was born on July 10, 1966 in Auckland, New Zealand. She is an actress, known for Coupling (2000), Leverage (2008) and Jekyll (2007). She has been married to Zaab Sethna since September 2013. They have one child. She was previously married to Lucho Brieva.

Family

Spouse	Zaab Sethna (September 2013 – present) (1 child) Lucho Brieva (July 2005 – 2007) (divorced)
Children	Brieva, Romy

Trivia

She was born in New Zealand and moved to England when she was 11 years old.

Daughter, Romy, born on November 20, 2009 in London.

Aleyse Shannon was born on May 16, 1996. She is an actress, known for Black Christmas (2019), Leverage: Redemption (2021) and Beauty (2021).

Trivia

Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

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Interview with Executive Producers Dean Devlin and Kate Rorick of “Leverage: Redemption” on IMDb TV by Suzanne 9/29/21

This was a wonderful interview with the showrunner/producer/writer of the show, Dean, and the main writer, producer Kate. I’ve interviewed Dean before, but Kate was a pleasant addition. They were both fun to have on Zoom and gave great answers. I just love this show, and I was very happy to watch the series last 8 episodes of the first season. I hope it gets a second season. I was a huge fan of the original series that ran on TNT as well.

Suzanne: How are you guys doing?

Kate: Good. How are you?

Suzanne: I’m pretty good. Can’t complain. I’m on the beach, as you see.

Dean: Nice.

Suzanne: So Dean, it’s nice to see you again, and it’s nice to meet you, Kate.

Kate: Nice to meet you too.

Suzanne: So, I finished watching all the Leverage episodes last night from the new season. I would have watched them sooner, but TCA happened… but I really love the show. I liked the first one, too. So, I’m a big, long-time fan.

So, why was the season broken up into two parts?

Dean: I think that was just a decision by IMDb TV to give us two jolts, so that it wasn’t just one shot in the arm.

Suzanne: Okay, and another question just occurred to me. I know that back when you were doing Almost Paradise, you kept trying to shop it to other networks. Were you trying to get a Leverage reboot done all this time, or was it a more recent thing?

Dean: Oh, no, no. I originally started talking to IMDb about doing Leverage almost two and a half years ago. So, yeah, it was a long time in the in the making. They’ve been spectacular partners and incredible support. Not only did they step up to bring the show back but then held our hands during a global pandemic and eight hurricanes that knocked us out. I mean, you can’t get a more supportive, better partner than than IMDb TV. And, of course, now they’re running Almost Paradise.

Suzanne: Oh, any chance for more episodes of those in the future?

Dean: Well, I think that the reality is that if these back eight of Leverage do as well as the first eight, or hopefully better, and people continue to keep watching Almost Paradise on IMDB TV, I think we have a really good shot of second seasons on both of them. So, my fingers are crossed. Hopefully they go up in big numbers.

Suzanne: Oh, good. When I interviewed you and Christian Kane in March 2020, that was my first Zoom interview

Dean:

Oh, my gosh.

Suzanne: Because I had done only phone interviews up until then.

Kate: It’s weird how quickly it became normal.

Suzanne: I know, right? Weird. So, can you tell me, if it’s not going back too far, why was Nathan killed off rather than just went missing or recast?

Dean: Well, I think the thing is, the first Leverage series was really centered around a story of vengeance, you know, a man who lost his son, and it destroyed his life and his marriage, and he was set out for revenge. Over the course of 77 episodes, he found peace, and he found love again, and it really was a completion of an arc, and rather than just get him pissed off about something else again and launch the next show, I think what really made this work was by having a brand new engine and a new tone instead of a story that was about vengeance. This was a story about redemption. That really gave us an energy to put the show back together and to give it relevancy of why you should watch the new version.

Suzanne: And is there any remote chance that he would come back in the future, figure out that he’s not really dead or whatever?

Dean: You know, I never say never to anything.

Suzanne: I love the Easter eggs in the show like having LeVar Burton playing a librarian, and the episode when Noah Wyle goes in the hospital and pretends to be a doctor, and I’m not gonna put any spoilers here, but I heard and saw a few. That was great. Are there more that I didn’t notice?

Kate: Well, we try to feed in easter eggs whenever we can, because we know that we have a very passionate fan base who likes those things, but also, we as writers like those things. They tickle us when they make it through. As for the Noah Wyle in the doctor’s coat thing, we hadn’t originally planned on it, but the opportunity presented itself, and we said to ourselves, “Alright, we get we can do this once. We can do this once. So, let’s just do it now.”

Dean: Also, I think so much now within the streaming world you have shows that are serialized, and sometimes multiple shows that are serialized and interconnected, and it really demands a lot of the viewer that the viewer has to watch every single episode and remember everything from every show. Our show is episodic; you can you can jump in at any point. You don’t have to have seen previous episodes, and you can enjoy the show. But for us, the Easter eggs are a present for those who have stuck with us. You don’t need to have watched every episode, but if you have, you’re going to get a couple extra treats that everyone else won’t get

Suzanne: I watched them all, but I have a terrible memory, and I’m not all that observant, so if it’s obvious, I could see it, but I know I always have to find a video or something where somebody says, “Okay, here’s all the Easter eggs in that movie” or whatever.

Dean: You can always watch the official Leverage After Show on Electric Now, and we break down the Easter eggs of every episode.

Suzanne: I’ll definitely have to do that, then.

Can you tell us about the guest stars this half of the season? I didn’t have a list, but I recognized faces.

Kate: We have so many amazing guest stars in this season. LeVar Burton, you mentioned, is one of them. Joanna Cassidy shows up in a role that I absolutely adored, and she knocked it out of the park. James Marsters shows up to come play with his former Angel costar Christian Kane, and I love watching them go head to head against each other. Drew Powell in the same episode showed up. So, it was an embarrassment of riches the back half.

Suzanne: Cool. There was a woman, I think it was in the second episode that I recognized. She ended up working in like a drugstore somewhere. They put in witness protection at the end. I didn’t recognize her name.

Kate: I’m so sorry. I’m blanking. I know exactly who you are talking about on who you’re talking about, but I’m blanking [on her name].

Suzanne: Okay, I’ll ask IMDb. So, the series was primarily set in New Orleans, but where was it actually filmed?

Kate: It was filmed in New Orleans.

Suzanne: Oh, okay.

Kate: Honestly, I don’t think New Orleans can be doubled anywhere else except for possibly that one little square in Disneyland, but it is such a vibrant city, and it becomes a vibrant character that when you go to New Orleans, you shoot New Orleans.

Suzanne: Right, right. No, I understand. Actually, we were in Vicksburg not too long ago, and their their downtown area looks a lot like New Orleans, and they do the whole touristy thing there with the daiquiris and everything like they’re trying to imitate.

Dean: I love it.

Suzanne: Eliot went through a lot of personal stuff this season, more than Parker of Brianna. Can you tell us what went into that thinking of doing that for him?

Kate: Well, I think we wanted to give Eliot a relationship and a grown up relationship that has him thinking ahead to the idea that maybe, “My job is incredibly important to me. Leverage is the most important thing I’m going to do, but I also want to share my life with somebody.” So, I think that when we get through these back eight episodes, that’s sort of where Eliot’s mind has has landed, and he needs to find a way to balance.

Suzanne: And without giving away any spoilers, there was a possible meeting up with someone in his family, do you think that might continue in another season?

Dean: Absolutely. It’s something that we had actually been planning on in the original Leverage had there been a season six then. We had it on the drawing board to really go farther in it. So, we decided to release it in season one, and if, knock wood, we get to season two, we will definitely go farther down that road.

Suzanne: Okay, and was shooting the second half of the season easier for you, even though you had COVID restrictions during filming? I mean, did it get easier over time?

Kate: From my perspective, it did get easier over time, just because we’d sort of you figured out what you were going to stumble over as you went along, but to that point, it still wasn’t easy.

Dean: There was no break when we shot them. We shot all sixteen back to back, so we were still in the height of it.

Suzanne: And was it fun to incorporate two newer characters this season, Harry and Brianna, into the show with the rest of the Leverage team

Kate: It was honestly, and I’m so gratified and relieved at the reception that they’ve received from the fans, because it’s hard to join a very established show and to be somebody new on it, but they do. They bring new perspectives; they bring new new skills to the table, and I think that they breathe a lot of – they created a good engine for the show.

Suzanne: And when you have these ideas for the show, each episode where there’s some character or person or entity that they have to help, are those ideas taken from the headlines, or where do they come from?

Kate: We have like just files of the history of bad guys, things that have happened in the world. It’s like there is no dearth of bad guys for us to draw from. And in general, they are always worse than what we manage to put on screen.

Suzanne: I believe it. I liked that episode where Harry was going through the the files in his old legal office. He said, “And they did that, and they did that.” Just always terrible things.

Dean: There was one moment where we were looking at a line that one of our bad guys says in one of the episodes, and there were some question about whether it was too over the top, and then somebody showed the video of the guy we were kind of basing it on, and it was word for word what he said.

Suzanne: Well, they say truth is stranger than fiction, worse than fiction, apparently.

There’s a lot of comedy in the show, which I enjoy, especially with Parker. Is there ever a time when you think, ”No, that’s too much comedy; this is a drama we’ve got to cut that that back.”

Kate: I don’t know if we’ve ever actually gone too far. We try very hard to strike a balance between the comedy and the pathos of the story, but as Dean has said several times, if you stripped the comedy out of the show, Leverage is an incredibly dark show. Comedy is what makes it palatable, so chances are the worst thing that somebody has done, the funnier we’re going to try to be at some point, just to make it balanced.

Dean: And I think we live in a world now with a lot of very dark and serialized shows, and I think one of the things that makes this stand out is for an hour you get to escape. You get to have a good time, you get to be hopeful, you get to be positive, and at the same time, you get to punch in the neck some really bad people.

Suzanne: Yeah. I love that little sound; I don’t know if there’s a name for it, whenever Parker does something really fast, there’s a sound.

Dean: We call it the whoosh.

Suzanne: I’m surprised nobody’s made a video on YouTube of just all those little bits put together with the whoosh sound.

Kate: Well, they will now.

Dean: I’m sure somebody’s got a ringtone with it.

Suzanne: I don’t have the time to put it together, or I would.

The end of the season doesn’t seem to be an ending for the team. Did you write it with the idea that the show will hopefully probably continue?

Kate: We are cautiously optimistic that there will be a season two, knock on wood, all the wood you can find, but that said, we wanted to make sure that if there wasn’t going to be a season two that we ended season one on a satisfactory note. Everybody feels satisfied at the end of season one, so that was our goal as we went forward.

Dean: Yeah, if you really if you look back on Leverage, it was really one of the style choices that we always ended the season with a [conclusion]. We never did a big cliffhanger at the end of the season. We always wanted it to be a complete meal. Instead of making you want to come back on a cliffhanger, we wanted to make you come back because you had such a good time.

Suzanne: And I always wanted to ask this, and I never remembered before, but when you were younger, did you grow up watching things like It Takes a Thief and I Spy and Wild Wild West and Man from U.N.C.L.E.?

Dean: All three of those shows you mentioned my mother guest starred on, so I have to include them, but I [would] say if you were really going to pull where we pulled from, it would really probably be more Rockford Files, A-Team, Mission Impossible. I think those were probably more the predecessors.

Suzanne: Well, the coolness factor definitely reminds me of those old 60s shows.

And if Harry returns for the next season, would there be a possible romantic relationship between him and Sophie?

Kate: Never say never; don’t want to rule anything out. Yeah, never say never.

Dean: I think the thing is, what’s really great about their relationship is that Harry is the only person on the team who exclusively knows Sophie as who she is today, when everyone else has the memories of who she used to be. So, he’s able to bring [a] perspective that no one else on the team can, and that respect and that friendship is so important that for us it’s more important than a romantic relationship. If we made the decision to go down that road, it would be interesting, but to us, what’s really more interesting is how these people are relating on a different level than any of the other teammates relate on.

Suzanne: Okay, well, I’ll take your word for that, but I did notice that what she did after … at the last episode, and that seemed to indicate that there was some kind of … there, but I won’t spoil it.

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

Dean: Thank you. So nice to talk to you.

Kate: Thank you.

Suzanne: I’ll talk to you again sometime.

Dean: Bye.

Here’s the video!

Interview Transcribed by Jamie of http://www.scifivision.com

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Executive Produced By

Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, Rachel Olschan-Wilson and Kate Rorick. John Rogers and Chris Downey serve as consulting producers.

Directed By

Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin, Noah Wyle, Francis Dela Torre, Jonathan Frakes

Produced By

Electric Entertainment for IMDb TV

Cast

Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, Aleyse Shannon, and Noah Wyle, Special Guest Star Aldis Hodge

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you can head on out, len. I’ll lock up. All right, thanks, boss. You have a good one. You too.

[ Keys jingle ]

[ Footsteps approaching ] Wow. It looks like I am too late for a drink. For you, this place is always open. So what’ll you have? Oh. Well, um, surprise me. So you spent a lot of time in monte carlo? As much time as I spent anywhere. So you travel a lot. You ask a lot of questions.

[ Chuckles ] Why is that? All settled in? Yes. The accommodations are fine. Certainly better than the cell you’d be in if I hadn’t arranged to extract you from, uh… nixon falls, was it? Do you want me to thank you? I want you to meet the terms of our agreement. Hi. How’s miss jennings? Have there been any changes or…? Not that I know of. There’s a nurse in there with her now. Anybody, uh… anyone come try to gain access? Any visitors or anything? No. Good. Thanks.

[ Ringing ] Valentin:

This is valentin cassadine.

Please leave a message.

[ Voicemail beeps ] Hi, valentin. Um…how are you? I’m sorry I had to leave. I’m back at the U.S. Consulate, so call me when you get this? Thanks. Bloody hell! How did you beat me here? You awake? Welcome to hell. Yawns “okay okay, I’m up, I’m up!” “Five more minutes.”

What are you doing here? You first. Well, I’m waiting to speak with chloe jennings. You know, the — the woman that was going to be hired by maxie to be her baby nurse before peter replaced her with a psycho. What a coincidence. So am I. Wait. No. You’re not. Because, actually, I’m an active wsb agent. You’re the D.A. Of port charles, and I think that this is a little far from your jurisdiction. Maxie’s family. Someone’s stolen her child. Now, whatever contacts I’ve got within the bureau, I’m going to use them to get that kid back. You know what? You and I, we’d be better off working together rather than alone. I’m not working alone. You’re drew cain. Yep. I’m not hallucinating. I think I’ve been drugged. That would be a safe bet. You were pretty dead to the world when the guards brought you in here. Where are we? You’d know better than I would. What — what’s the last place that you remember? I was drinking in a tavern in some small village on the island of crete. Crete. Of course. I mean, I figured it was somewhere in greece. A lot of the guards speak greek, and you can actually hear the ocean if you really listen. Thank you. If nothing else, I finally know my location. Have you been locked up here this whole time? Over two years, yeah. And you don’t look that surprised to see me. Anna devane. I’m working with anna devane. Anna? Well, how is she? We were drinking together. Then I don’t know. She was as drunk as I was. Well, maybe they only drugged you. I hope so. I’m sorry. I interrupted. You were about to tell me how you knew I was alive. Uh, you managed to phone sam mccall. She went to anna. Anna told me there was a possibility you survived your plane crash. Oh. There was no plane crash. It was all staged — to cover my abduction. By peter august? Yep, he was involved. But the guy who’s been keeping me prisoner all this time is actually a relative of yours. Victor cassadine. I’ve provided you with a lot of help. Yes, it seems events have escalated recently. Oh. Not only recently. For years now, you needed a place to warehouse drew cain, and I obliged. Not out of the goodness of your heart, victor. You wanted him for your own ends. To be of any use to me, drew cain has to follow my orders. That’s why you agreed to give me the means to access the conditioning installed by your father. I’m still waiting. Dante: Well, we only just met, and here I am, up in your hotel room, dallas. I just want to get to know you a little better. I am a proud graduate of texas a&m — go, aggies. I wanted to get my mba. I didn’t want a lot of student debt, so I took a job with a defense contractor. They sent me overseas, one job led to another… I never made it back to business school, but I did manage to start my own consulting firm. What do you consult about? Anything anybody pays me for. Now it’s my turn to ask questions. What do you want?

[ Door opens ] Oops! Oh, I’m so sorry. So I guess this is the wrong room, huh? If this is a robbery, there’s 10,000 euros in my bag and this bracelet is real. Take them, and I’ll give you a five-minute head start before I call security. We’re not here to rob you. We just want some information. Oh. Is that all? Yeah. It’ll save you 10,000 euros and your bracelet. And, uh, we’d be grateful for your help. You two tried to scam me. Why should I tell you a damn thing? I hope you’re not disappointed in wine.

[ Chuckles ] No, not at all. Actually, you read my mind. I’m not really up for our signature cocktail with 15 ingredients. Not that the drinks you make here aren’t amazing.

[ Both laugh ] Well, sometimes a little wine is all you need. Yeah. So the distributor sent this over for me to try. Tell me what you think. Oh, okay. Mmm. I like it. Yeah? I like it very much. All right. Mm-hmm. Well, then, I’ll order more. So have you, uh, heard from jordan? Yeah, um… I called her yesterday. She sounded good. So I checked with T.J. He’s monitoring her case. It’s slow and go, but, uh, the numbers are headed in the right direction. I’m glad. Yeah, me too. You know, that was crazy at roger barstow’s house. I mean, if you hadn’t been there, I might not have got jordan out in time.

Valentin cassadine — don’t — no! Shh! Stop it. Too late for that. Okay. Now, why would you continue to trust this snake? Because he is as motivated as I am to find peter and stop him. Okay. You were right about peter, and all your dire predictions came true, because valentin and I, we ignored the dangers. Blah, blah, blah. So now we are trying to mitigate the damage. Do you see? You don’t think that there’s a snowball’s chance in hell that he’s playing you? Valentin: Victor cassadine? Victor cassadine’s dead. Yeah, there’s a lot of that going around. Okay. So, why is victor cassadine keeping you prisoner? I actually haven’t seen him face to face, but obrecht thinks that it’s part of a bigger deal that he’s got going with peter. Liesl obrecht? What? She’s supposed to be dead, too? No, she’s just missing. Well, she’s here. At least she was a few hours ago. They allowed her to give me medical attention. Are you okay? I mean, I’m a little banged up, but nothing serious. She gave me a shot of antibiotics. So, liesl obrecht is working for victor, huh? She claims that she’s his prisoner, too. You believe her? Well, victor and peter are allies, and her hatred for peter is very, very convincing. I know. I’ve seen that firsthand. Obrecht thinks that victor is supposed to help peter find his missing daughter, but she has no idea what’s in it for him. And it’s got to be something. I don’t know, victor, but I know his reputation. He doesn’t work for free. He always has an agenda. Well, peter’s racking up quite the debt. I wonder how he’s gonna pay it off. My father was an expert at mental conditioning, but he always installed at least two levels. Drew’s first level, which allowed helena to control him, has already been disabled. Mm. And his second should be accessible through a simple key. That’s what you told me. Where’s the key? I haven’t found it yet. After two years? Maybe you’re not looking hard enough. It’s not like I can just open an instruction manual, victor. It could be anything. A simple phrase, an image… something my father would find easy to remember, but something no one else would think of as important. If your father’s the only one who knew the key, and your father’s dead, why am I putting up with you? You know what? Uh… you told me about yourself, dallas. Let me tell you about me. My name is dante falconeri. I’m a cop, originally from brooklyn. I root for notre dame — go, irish. This is samantha mccall. Hi. You know, I never asked you what your college football team is you root for. Who is it? I really am not into college football. -I’m more of a giants fan. -Giants fan. Wow. That — that means you actually have the strength of character to stay loyal and true through good times and bad. Is there a point here somewhere? Yes. Um… we have a close connection to the wsb. And I’m guessing you wouldn’t want them sniffing around your consulting business, so it’s probably in your best interest to tell us what we want to know. Which is what? Have you ever done a job for a guy named david henry archer, A.K.A. Shiloh? That bastard?

[ Scoffs ] Is he the reason for all this? All right. So you work for him then? Early on. We worked for the same defense contractor. Arch was a field guy, basically a soldier. I did logistics. He always had a racket, some way to make money. I helped him out a couple times, took a cut of the profits, then I got a better gig, moved on, we lost touch. Well, when’s the last time you heard from him? About a couple years ago. He called me out of the blue. He had a job and was willing to pay generously. What was the job? He hired me to fake a plane crash in the gulf of aden. He wanted it to look like a charter jet went down with no survivors.

Have you made any progress figuring out the link between — thank you — um, jordan’s investigation and yours? Yes, I know that jordan — she wanted to interview roger barstow because he traveled to the U.S. With naomi dreyfus. Mm-hmm. Yeah, I remember her saying that. Naomi dreyfus turned up dead in a motel room a couple months back. She’s hayden barnes’ mother, so the theory is that whoever tried to kill hayden succeeded in killing naomi. Okay, but you want to talk to barstow about his time at crichton-clark, more specifically, drew cain’s time at crichton-clark. Exactly. Now, I know it’s a long shot, but… I’m hoping he has some records that could… lead us to where drew might be now. Okay, so the million-dollar question is, was barstow killed because of naomi dreyfus or drew cain? What if it’s both? So you’re saying there was no crash. It never happened. Not as far as I know. How do you fake a plane crash? It only works over deep waters. You get the make and model of the jet in question, file a flight plan. The real jet follows the flight plan to a designated point, makes a distress call. They turn off their beacons and fly away. Meanwhile, my team dumps wreckage of the same make and model jet into the ocean. Rescuers search the area. No bodies are recovered. No one is looking for the real plane. Do you know where the real flight from the gulf of aden landed? No idea. Do you know who was on the plane? Never asked. Never wanted to know. How much did he pay you? $2 million, plus the cost of jet parts. Did you ever ask yourself how archer managed to pay for this? He was just the go-between. Arch arranged the deal for a third party who could afford to pay. Peter: My father kept records, victor, but he didn’t keep them all in one place. His work took him all over the world. That’s a lot of ground to cover. Yes, yes, yes, yes, I’ve heard this before. It always sounded like an excuse. Now it just sounds like a stall. Well, I’d have a lot more time to focus on the search if I knew my baby girl and her mother were safe and sound with me. Oh, so I’m expected to recover your baby, along with her mother, and return them to you, and in exchange, you’ll…what? Keep looking for the key to drew? That doesn’t sound like a very fair exchange to me. I’m not convinced drew’s worth it. You have more than two years invested in the guy, not to mention all your personnel he took out while trying to escape. So why? Why give up on him now when you’re so close to the payoff? Because you managed to thoroughly lose your baby, peter, and it’s gonna cost me a lot of effort and influence to find her. But you can find her. There’s no point in guessing what victor is after. Let’s just stick with what we actually know. What are you and anna doing in crete? Well, where do I start? The mother of peter august’s daughter is maxie jones. Right, obrecht told me all this. Maxie hired a baby nurse. Peter replaced her with somebody that works for him. That woman kidnapped the baby and then handed her off to a third person and then died. That’s right. Peter’s nurse is dead, but amazingly, the nurse that maxie originally intended to hire is alive and in crete. Chloe jennings? Okay, how do you know that name? Because she was here, too. We tried to break out together. We got as far as the parking lot, and then I held off the guards so that she could make it to one of the cars and escape. But russel, the guy who runs this place for victor, was sure that they would track her down, find her, bring her back here. I’m just — I’m just happy to know they didn’T. Chloe jennings was in a single car accident. What? Was she hurt? No, she was able to walk away to a small village called panopolia, to a tavern, the same one where I was drinking. And then she passed out, but not before telling them her name and that she’s an american citizen. Chloe passed out? Yeah. But the locals contacted the authorities. They took her to the american consulate, where she’s at the hospital. How — how is she? I don’t know. Last time I saw her, she was unconscious.

[ Sighs ] Damn. I’m the one who told her to go. Well, maybe she’s awake, because the doctor said that her condition was not considered serious.

[ Sighs ] I hope so. I mean, nothing in her life prepared her for this place, but she handled it like pro. And now… she’s somewhere safe. How much does she know? She only dealt with russel. I mean, she doesn’t know anything about victor and peter. But she knows about you, doesn’t she? I know you don’t trust valentin, and I’m not asking you to. So if you would prefer for our investigations to be separate, that is absolutely fine by me. However, it does mean that when chloe jennings is able to answer our questions, that I will take the lead. Hmm. So does this mean that valentin is gonna sit in on these meetings? I mean, neither of us are agents at the moment, and — you know, it occurs to me, you two are working together. Shouldn’t he be here?

[ Inhales sharply ] Yeah. So when chloe turned up, she — she was in a little village called panopolia. I read the report. Right, and, um, so valentin and I — we went there to, like, a little taverna just to, you know, “interview some of the locals” kind of thing and, um, had a couple of drinks just to, you know, smooth things over. Anyway, so he stayed back there. He’s still there. He’s there still. To interview potential witnesses. Yeah. Or maybe he’s face-down in an ashtray. That’d be my choice. Agent devane? Yes. Miss jennings is awake. Good. Thanks.

And this is agent emeritus robert scorpio. I’m special agent anna devane with the wsb, and this is agent emeritus robert scorpio. Miss jennings. So first off, I want to tell you that you’re at the us consulate medical facility. Yes, the nurse already explained. Oh, good, good. I’ve notified the consul, and she’s on her way here. She should be here shortly. If you would prefer to wait for her, that’s absolutely all right. Why? Am I in some kind of trouble? No, no. God, no, no. Um… we have reason to believe that you were abducted and transported here by an individual that we are currently investigating. So we’re asking for your help. We don’t expect you to take us on faith. You can call the consulate, check us out. That’s okay. I’m from port charles. The two of you are famous there. I’ll tell you everything I can. Valentin: Okay, I know you want to talk facts, but I need to speculate for a second. Why not? We got nothing else to do.

[ Groans ] Okay. Hypothetically, anna devane has not been drugged. She circles back to chloe jennings. Chloe jennings is awake. She tells anna devane she’s been held captive here, but she escaped thanks to drew cain. Now anna devane knows that drew cain is alive and being held captive. If she hasn’t noticed already that I’ve disappeared, she will soon. From panopolia, the same place where chloe jennings shows up. That gives her a place to start her search. The wsb will get involved — security-cam footage, satellite imagery. I don’t care how well victor has hidden this place, anna’s gonna find us sooner rather than later. So we just sit back and we wait? No, because peter’s not an idiot. He now knows that the security of this location has been compromised. So he’s got to move. Or cut his losses. Oh, that’S… just beautiful, really, being held up here for two years, and now, either victor or peter are gonna have to turn around and kill me to cover their ass. No, no, no, no. Wait a minute. They’ve kept you alive this long. It’s possible you still have something one or both of them want. I may be the liability. Well, then, one or both of us is about to die. Hypothetically. Then I need something from you.

[ Door opens ] Who you calling? Anna.

[ Sighs ] You know what? I can’t call her. I don’t even know what to say to her. We didn’t get any evidence. All we did was… listen to a story. So you don’t believe dallas. I mean, I want to believe her, but that’s the start of a good con. You tell the mark exactly what you think they want to hear. So you think she made it up. I think it’s possible, yeah. But why? I mean, there’s the beginning of a good police investigation. Two things — who benefits? What’s the motive? Not shiloh — he’s dead. Not dallas — she’s already been paid. Well, maybe she was… paid to distract us, to point us into a different direction. But she didn’t put us in a different direction. She didn’t point us in any direction. She doesn’t know who was on the plane. She doesn’t know where the plane landed. All she said is that she dumped some plane parts in the gulf of aden. Which fits perfectly into the wsb’s incredibly thin file on the incident. Well, there was nothing to investigate because the crash never happened. It was drew on that call. He’s been alive this whole time. I’ll need to do a deep dive into the one you hired to replace chloe jennings. Another loose end I had to warehouse for you. Until you let her escape. Drew cain made that possible, the man I can’t fully control because you have failed to provide me the key. You know, it seems we’re going in circles with all of this. Agreed. One thing we can do is decide, do we just call it quits? Go our separate ways? Or do we make one final effort at a mutually beneficial arrangement? I want my daughter back, victor. And I want her mother with her. If you can make that happen, I’ll get you the key. You’d better. I’ll get right back to the work immediately. Drew: You’re still living in port charles? Yeah, that’s right. My daughters and i stay with the quartermaines. How’d that happen? It’s a long story. I’m not really certain we have time for me to tell it right now, but what do you need from me? I was wondering if you’ve seen my daughter. Scout? Yeah, I’ve seen quite a lot of her. Well, she and danny are inseparable. They both have rooms at the quartermaines’. How is she? W-what’s she like? She’s lovely. She’s bright, she’s articulate. She’s inquisitive.

[ Chuckles ] Charlotte, my daughter, says she’s a bit of a tomboy, likes to climb trees, likes to go exploring with annabelle ii. I love that — I love that she’s got a dog — at least access to a dog, anyway. Charlotte, my daughter, dances ballet, so apparently, scout wants to dance ballet now, too. Let’s go. Okay, listen, you get out of this alive, alright? And if you find peter, kill him. I’m way ahead of you.

Crichton-clark, where roger barstow worked, was a sketchy organization, basically a front for some dirty ops for the wsb. Ooh, sounds ominous.

[ Chuckles ] The official story is that the place blew up and everyone with ties to it is either dead or in prison, but the official story could be wrong. Well, that would mean that the dirty op is still running… and barstow was a part of it. Maybe naomi dreyfus was, too. Maybe they killed her to keep her quiet and then killed barstow for the same reason. Maybe. There’s just no way to prove it. Well, finally, we’re making progress. We know that the plane crash was staged and peter august is the one who caused it. Dallas didn’t say anything about peter, though. No, but she did say that there was a third party involved who was able to pay. Besides, peter already admitted to causing drew’s crash. Just feel like there’s something we’re missing, you know, some kind of element that we haven’t seen yet. Peter couldn’t have done all this on his own. He had to have help. Okay, well, we don’t know who that person is, so can we not worry about that right now and just focus on peter? Peter’s a fugitive, and we have no idea where he sent drew. I don’t know… I don’t know drew could help us out. He’s obviously fighting to come home. Have you thought about what happens when he does? Take off the cuffs and wait outside. Uncle victor, alive and well, I see. Hmm. I must admit, I was anticipating a bigger reaction. Can thank my cell mate for that, can’t we? I wasn’t sure how much drew understood of his circumstances. Liesl obrecht filled him in on the high points, including your involvement. Where is she, by the way? Oh, she’s safe. Is she? Are you making assumptions? Because your friend peter august hates her, and he’s given up all semblance of self-restraint. That’s why I brought you here. I need your help. Why don’t we start with the circumstances that led to your disappearance? I was on a job interview. An expectant mother needed a nurse for the final weeks of her pregnancy and to help out once the baby was born. You remember her name? Maxie jones. I was supposed to go to her apartment, but the baby’s father contacted me and asked if we could meet ahead of time. I’m used to anxious partners, so I agreed. And the father’s name? Peter august. We met at the metro court. He seemed nice enough, a little type a, but that’s not unusual for first-time fathers. I answered his questions and left for the interview. I remember walking out of the hotel, turning onto van ness, and that’s it. The next thing I knew, I was in a cell. They didn’t tell me where or why. Who’s “they”? The guards and russel. Who’s russel? The man who runs the place. Russel knew I was a nurse and said I might as well be useful. He had me give basic first aid to the guards and eventually, to the other prisoner. There was another prisoner? He helped me escape. He said he’d been a navy seal and he could hold off the guards. What was his name? Drew cain. Scout, the tomboy ballerina.

[ Door opens ] You spineless bastard. Finally, you show your face.

Can I get you another one? Um, I would like one, but no, no. I better not.

[ Chuckles ] I was getting a little carried away there

[Chuckles] With all that espionage lingo and dirty ops. You know, you had a good theory going. It made a lot of sense.

[ Chuckles ] Maybe I missed my calling. Uh…well… I think you’re great at your calling. You’re a gifted doctor, portia. You help people. That’s got to make you proud, not to mention you raised a wonderful young woman.

[ Chuckles ] Well, there’s no argument there. But to be perfectly honest, um, part of the reason why I came here tonight is because I was just avoiding going home. Yeah, yeah, I can imagine it’s probably lonely with trina not there but living in the dorms. I spent 18 years parenting trina, guiding her, shielding her, lecturing her at times. But now it is my job to step back and to let her find her own way. Which I’m totally committed to doing. It’s, um… it’s just harder than I thought it was gonna be. Maybe I can help. Got another case for us to work on, or…?

[ Chuckles ] No, no more cases. I was thinking about dinner… maybe a club. We can check out the competition. I would like that. Yeah? Yeah, I would like that very much. Alright. Let’s go! Let’s go. Okay.

[ Keys jingle ] Tell me again how you escaped. It was drew’s idea. He said I had to earn the guards’ trust. He’d stolen a pen from russel. He was gonna use it to pick the lock on his handcuffs, but instead, he told me to turn him in. So I did. If you’re asking about scout, she’s gonna have to get to know her father all over again. If you’re asking about me, I’m starting to realize that… I didn’t have a child with drew. I had a child with a man who I thought was jason. Andrew cain is a man who grew up in a state home in sawyer and after high school went into the navy and became a seal. I don’t know him. When we were together… he didn’t know himself. You know, uh… three years ago, I wouldn’t have known what you’re talking about right now, but after going through what I went through… more or less, I think I get it. You know, the way dr. Kirk messed with my head… …that feeling of, like, you don’t have a sense of… yourself. You know, you don’t trust… yourself for who you are anymore. That’s, um… well, that’s terrifying. And the night you stopped me from killing peter, that was a turning point for me. You know, ever since then, I’ve been getting help from kevin and my mother and, uh… and you. It’s helped me find my way. Not back — there’s no going back, but… …helped me find my way forward. And that’s what drew is gonna have to do, as well. He’s gonna have to figure out who he is now and what he wants now. He’s gonna need help. And I will be there to help him… because he’s scout’s dad. The drew cain I thought I loved… doesn’t exist. In fact… …he never did. So did the ruse work? The guards trust you? Enough so that the next time they brought me to drew’s cell, I tricked the guard into coming inside. Drew knocked him out. We took his keys. We made it to the outside door. That’s when drew sent me on alone and went back to hold off the guard. He was so brave. You have to help him. Got to find him first. Yeah, anything you can tell us about the location of the compound — that would really help. Trying to remember the last time I saw you. Suppose it would’ve been cassadine island before I was sent off to school. I must have been 6. But you remember me. Not really, no — photographs, stories. You were the sane one, the surviving brother, but not for long, not if you’re working with peter august. You’re not gonna survive that. He’ll double-cross you. He’s already started. That’s why I need your help. Peter’s gonna kill us both unless we work together. It’s right by the ocean. That’s all I know. You may know more than you realize. Why don’t you just take us through what you did, everything you can remember.

[ Monitor beeping ] I got in the guard’s car and floored it. I was sliding all over the road, but I just kept going as fast as I could. I knew they’d be after me. I saw some lights in the distance. I drove toward them, but I missed a turn and drove into a ditch. I must have hit my head and blacked out. When I came to, I started walking toward the lights, and it was a little town, a little bar, some people out front. I-I told them my name. I said I was an american and I needed help. And then I woke up here. Do you have any idea how far the compound was from where you crashed? It’s hard to say. 20 miles? It was dark. I was just trying to stay on the road. You’ve been very helpful and incredibly brave. Mm-hmm. Yeah. I still don’t understand why this happened to me. Drew didn’t know, either. Who’s your suspect? It’s the last man that you met in port charles — peter august. I’d hate to have to shoot you, drew… but I will. Shooting an unarmed man in handcuffs — that’s definitely your style. I’m offended. You don’t want to thank me for keeping you alive all this time? You mean like you did with my brother? Come on, man. This is the same crap that you pulled with jason. You made the world think he was dead, and then you kept him on ice until you could use him. There were some complications with jason, but there won’t be with you. Go screw yourself, august. I’m a seal. You can’t force me to do anything. Wrong. You’re active. Soldier. Reporting for duty. You have a new mission.

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Elena: Thanks.

Nate: Grazie.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] I held off on ordering the pasta since we are about to go to italy, and I expect to have the best pasta I have ever tasted in my life.

Nate: Hmm. What is pasta made out of, flour and water? You think they have magical ingredients out there.

Elena: I think everything about that place is gonna be magical.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Far be it from me to argue with that logic.

Elena: Oh, let me live in my fantasy. I’ve never been to italy, and i am so excited.

Billy: Oh, italy, you are going to have a blast.

Elena: Hey, you.

Billy: Hi. And actually, speaking of this double date we’ve been trying to organize, we should do it in italy. Tuscany’s perfect. Some of the best restaurants in the world there are blocks away from the palazzo.

Elena: Well, when are you and lily leaving? Does it make sense for us just to go together?

Billy: I don’t know, maybe. What’s your plan?

Nate: Well, ashland’s sending over his jet from tuscany so we can fly out tonight.

Billy: Yeah, that’s a bummer. Lily is still visiting her daughter, and we got kids’ schedules to figure out, and on top of that, ashland would probably re-route us to antarctica if he knew I was on that plane.

Nate: Mm, yeah, lily mentioned there’s some tension between you guys.

Billy: Well, you know me, i can be a little blunt for my own good. And I’ve told both victoria and ashland that I feel like they’re rushing into things.

Elena: Well, I mean, they definitely have, but I’m sure you can understand why.

Billy: Sure, I get it. He’s on borrowed time. I still feel like there are other considerations that should take precedence.

Nate: Well, since you’re going to the wedding, I take it that you accepted that it’s happening.

Billy: I wouldn’t go that far. I still feel like there’s time for victoria to change her mind, and I’m hoping she does.

Sally: Ready for our trip?

Adam: Hey. What’s up?

Sally: We are going to need a big car to pick us up from the airport in tuscany because i have a lot of luggage.

Adam: Really? Why? It’s not like we’re going for that long.

Sally: Well, I’m taking victoria’s wedding dress and all the paraphernalia that goes along with it, like my sewing machine and supplies, a portable steamer, shoes, accessories.

Billy: Okay, okay, I’ll reserve a limo. Or maybe two.

Sally: That will work.

Adam: I know that you put a lot of work into transporting the dress, but do you have any idea how you’re actually gonna get it in front of her?

Sally: I am still working on that, but, hey, I got the first 5,000 miles planned out, so that last little stretch should be a piece of cake, right?

Adam: The eternal optimist.

Sally: Well, I’m sure I’ll come up with a strategy once i have a chance to scope out the villa.

Adam: Palazzo.

Sally: Okay. Is that not the same thing?

Adam: Well, traditionally, a villa was a country home with gardens as a getaway, whereas the palazzo was the official residence in town. Mm-hmm. But nowadays, you’re right. It’s probably a distinction without much of a difference.

Sally: Well, I’m guessing that the newman family palazzo is gorgeous beyond belief, old, elegant, luxurious.

Adam: I assume so. I’ve never been there myself, actually.

Sally: Well, good, we can explore it together.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Sally, we’re flying over on the same jet. Doesn’t mean we’re together.

Sally: Eh, sounds to me like another distinction without a difference.

Victoria: So do you feel better now that you’ve had something to eat?

Ashland: I’m a little out of practice jetting off to europe. My body clock’s a little messed up, but that wonderful lunch we had has revived me.

Victoria: Good. I hope you’re finally ready to be completely honest with me.

Ashland: It’s time. But I feel compelled to warn you, once I share with you what I’ve done, and if you choose not to expose what I’ve done — and I trust that you won’t — you’ll become complicit, an accessory after the fact, at least in the eye of the public.

Victoria: Does this have to do with an actual crime?

Ashland: It does. Do you still want to know?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Tell me everything.

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Adam: Just so we’re clear, you and I aren’t going to italy as a couple. You’re not my date to this wedding. We won’t be sleeping in the same room, if that’s what you had in mind.

Sally: I was kidding, adam. Geez. Yes, I understand the ground rules, and I am fine with them. I realize that you have a very healthy ego, but you might not be quite as irresistible as you think you are.

Adam: Okay, I don’t know where you got the impression that I think that —

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Adam: Oh, that was very funny.

Sally: Had you going.

Adam: Yeah.

Sally: Yeah.

Adam: You did.

Sally: Doesn’t take much. Anyway, I am super appreciative of you helping me convey my show-stopping masterpiece to the bride, and I promise not to read anything more into it than that. We are travel companions and colleagues, end of story. And I also will make sure that nobody else gets the wrong impression, since I get the feeling that is your biggest concern.

Adam: I would call that my second-biggest concern, other than making sure you don’t get the wrong idea either.

Sally: Mission accomplished.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Adam: Um, there’s something that I need to take care of, so if there’s nothing else…

Sally: Nope. Oh, yes, actually, a plan for later. Are you picking me up or am i meeting you at the airport with all my gear?

Chloe: Hey, guys. What’s this about an airport?

Sally: Chloe, hi. I forget to mention this to you earlier. You ran off too fast. Adam was kind enough to offer me a lift to tuscany.

Adam: Well, I didn’t so much as offer as surrendered to her persistent pleas.

Sally: Yet another distinction without a difference. The point is, I’m going. Isn’t that great?

Chloe: Well, this is interesting news.

Adam: I got to run.

Sally: Text me the logistics, okay?

Adam: Will do.

Chloe: You really need to rethink this.

Elena: I’m not sure how much time you’ve actually gotten to spend with ashland and victoria, but nate and I have become friends with them, and regardless of what you feel about ashland, trust me, he adores her.

Billy: Well, of course he does. What’s not to love? Okay, look, before you go there, let me just be very clear. I have moved on, okay? Lily and I are deliriously happy. I am not pining for my ex, and i hope that victoria is happy as well. And if ashland lived up to the hype, I’d be a fan, too. But certain things have come to light.

Nate: What things?

Billy: Let’s just say I don’t believe he’s the man that he says he is.

Ashland: Well, to understand the choices I made, you have to understand my relationship with camilla rhodes.

Victoria: Your mentor, early on.

Ashland: We met when I first went for my interview. Well, not my interview, it was my friend’s — the original ashland, the real ashland. I was hoping I could bluff my way through it. Ashland was fascinated by news and television and broadcast journalism. He talked about it constantly. Some of it actually sunk in. I did what little research i could, but I was a kid, I was a mess. I’m — I was all alone in the world. I… I had just been in a brutal car accident. I was thrown from the vehicle. I was in shock. I had watched my friend die before my eyes. And now all I had to go on was this idea, this conviction that I wanted to live ashland’s life for him. To somehow make it up to him. Camilla had other candidates for the job that day who were better prepared, better dressed, and more articulate, but no one wanted it more than I did, and she could sense that, and so she gave me a shot. I started off basically as a gofer, and it could have ended there, but she took a liking to me and gave me opportunities and took me under her wing.

Victoria: You were just a boy without a family. You didn’t even have a friend in the world. That must have meant a lot to you.

Ashland: Yeah, it meant everything. Believe me. And I thought it did to her, as well. She had no family, she had no kids. Her husband had died. She was all alone in the world, more or less. Over time, I, you know, worked hard and earned her trust, and basically she treated me like the son that she never had. And from that trust and faith in me, she helped me map out a future for myself in the media realm that I could never have manifested on my own in any way. And then it all went to hell.

Billy: Look, I understand you see ashland in a different light, and that’s fine. He’s a charismatic guy. I’m sure he’s fun to be around.

Nate: No, there’s more to our friendship than that. I admire the man tremendously. I mean, he’s battling a potentially fatal illness, undergoing intensive treatment, and he’s handling the whole ordeal with so much grace. That says a lot about his character.

Billy: No doubt.

Elena: Frankly, if I were you, I would do what I could to support ashland and victoria instead of trying to hold him accountable for something he may have done ages ago.

Nate: Look, billy, you have a past of your own, and lily has chosen to believe you’ve learned and grown from that. She accepts you for the man you are today.

Billy: No, you’re right. Lily knows all about my past. We’ve known each other forever, and I have been open and honest with her about everything. But I cannot say the same thing about ashland. But it doesn’t matter because if looking out for my children and their mother makes me a hypocrite, then I am fine with that. But I am not about to turn a blind eye and ignore the red flags.

Elena: What does that mean, exactly? Do you intend to interfere with the wedding?

Billy: No, victoria’s very capable of of making her own decisions. I just want to make sure that she knows all the facts.

Nate: The “facts” — according to whom?

[ Cellphone chimes ] Billy.

Billy: I’m sorry. Something very important has come up that I need to deal with. I’ll see you in italy.

Nate: I don’t like the sound of that.

Sally: It doesn’t matter how I get to italy or with whom. The important thing is that i haven’t missed my opportunity to present my wedding dress to victoria. And once she sees what I created just for her, in my heart, i know that’ll be it. She’ll find it irresistible.

Chloe: I still think it’s an incredible long shot.

Sally: Yes, I know. You keep saying that, but I’ve put so much time and energy into this. I have to at least try.

Chloe: Fine. But with adam?

Sally: He’s the bride’s brother, has an actual invite, and I need a way to get past the security that’s bound to be there.

Chloe: Okay, I get it, I get it, but it doesn’t mean I like it.

Sally: Adam and I just clarified. We are not going over there as a couple. This is not some epic date. He is going for family, and I am going for the dress. Our interests just happen to coincide. This is not about romance.

Chloe: Right. A lavish wedding in a magnificent italian palazzo — who could even think about romance in a setting like that?

Sally: You worry too much.

Ashland: There’s no excuse for what I did, the choices i made. But at least I want to try and explain. You see, I was just…a little boy at the time. I was a kid, as you said. And camilla had been my entire support system in so many ways. She’d taken care of me and protected me in ways that my mother wouldn’t or couldn’t do, and I was so grateful for that. When she passed away, it was a terrible loss. It hit me almost as hard as when ashland died. She had always talked to me about, you know, how much she appreciated and supported me and admired me, and I just assumed that there would be some provision for me in her will.

Victoria: There wasn’t?

Ashland: Her lawyer was the senior jesse gaines, and he had told me that her will stipulated that her estate were to go to a charity. And these weren’t reputable institutions… or known foundations. Frivolous little things that she had gotten a kick out of when she was alivE. A cat sanctuary, for god’s sake. It just felt like, to me, that she had taken the trust and faith that I had in her and made a mockery of it. It was a — it was a big joke. I know it sounds like that I’m a spoiled little brat and i somehow was entitled to receive this — her entire estate, but… I just need you to understand —

Victoria: Why did she cut you out of her will? Was she upset with you or something?

Ashland: No, no, it wasn’t that. Jesse had told me that he had read a letter that she wrote stipulating that she didn’t think that I needed to get by on any inheritance in order to be successful, that I could make it on my own, that she had faith in me, and she was right. I could. But I was immature and angry and confused about the whole thing, and jesse, he was angry on my behalf, as well.

Victoria: Why would it matter to him?

Ashland: Well, he had taken a liking to me. When camilla introduced us, she encouraged him to take on more of a paternal role in my life. And it was incomprehensible to him that she would scatter this vast estate to this motley collection of beneficiaries. He fed my resentment. And he said that he had tried to talk camilla out of her plan, but that she wouldn’t be moved. So after stewing over the injustice for a while, jesse and I came to realize that we could fix it. A lot of people think dealing with copd

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Elena: If the budget’s there, I’d like to hire a full-time nurse, someone paid. That way, the clinic is never understaffed in case we’re low on volunteers.

Nate: Mm, great idea. I’ll talk to devon and see where things stand.

Adam: Hey, guys, I’m so sorry to interrupt. Have you seen billy? I was supposed to meet him here. I was a little late.

Elena: He was here a few minutes ago.

Nate: You just missed him.

Adam: [ Exhales sharply ] Must have thought I flaked on him. Sure now he’s mad.

Elena: Uh, no. Nate and I both spoke to him, and he didn’t seem angry and he also didn’t mention you. He just got a text message and he rushed out.

Nate: Yeah, we just assumed there was some breaking news somewhere.

Adam: Huh. Maybe so.

Ashland: So jesse forged a new letter that was supposedly written by camilla the night before she died, with instructions to revise the will, and it effectively became a codicil to the original will, overriding its provisions.

Victoria: How much did “camilla” leave you in this letter?

Ashland: All of her estate. We were hurt and angry and did a terrible thing. Had camilla known what we had done, she would have been outraged.

Victoria: So you used her money to buy the tv stations?

Ashland: Which became the foundation for my media empire.

Victoria: All built on a lie and stolen funds.

Ashland: Camilla deserved so much better after all that she had done for me. And when I had grown up and realized what I had done, it was just too late to change it and there was no point in exposing jesse’s complicity.

Victoria: I don’t understand. Why would he take such an enormous risk? What was in it for him?

Ashland: Well, it wasn’t as big of a risk as you might think. There was no one to challenge it. Camilla had no other heirs. Making me the beneficiary of her estate seemed to be a logical choice. I mean, it was generous, but not suspicious. Jesse had just really wanted my service and commitment to her and her company to be financially rewarded.

Victoria: And his son, too. Gaines junior. He works for you, doesn’t he? Is he in on this?

Ashland: Absolutely not. Junior is an idiot, an absolutely worthless human being. Even his father knew that, and there was no way that he was gonna take him into his confidence.

Victoria: Well, he must have known something about it. You wouldn’t have just put an idiot on your payroll. Why did he suddenly show up in genoa city? Why is he harassing you?

Ashland: Well, gaines senior had made a foolish mistake. He did not dispose of the note that camilla wrote, stipulating that I was to receive no inheritance, and…junior found out about that and…he decided to use it for future leverage.

Victoria: Of course he did.

Ashland: So after his father died, there was no legal or ethical threat, and so he decided to blackmail me. And he’s been doing it for years. And when he found out that I was dying, he panicked and realized, “whoa, this is the end of the gravy train.” And he — he’s really not bright enough to create any other source of an income or a living, so he demanded that I make one last lump sum payment.

Victoria: Let me guess. That lump sum of money that you went to your banker for wasn’t for a surprise wedding present. It was to pay off jesse.

Ashland: I’m ashamed that i lied to you and that I did so easily. That scared little boy that became a ruthless cutthroat. After living that way for a lifetime, it’s become second nature. And I so desperately wanted to shield you from the ugliness of all this.

Victoria: So where do things stand with gaines now? You paid him off? Is he gone?

Ashland: Yes and no. Gaines is gone, but I’m not the one who paid him off. Your father beat me to it.

Marty: Welcome home.

Billy: Marty. You found the key okay? Any trouble getting in?

Marty: Nope, none.

Billy: Good. Well, to say that I was blown away by the text message you sent would be an understatement. The fact that you and your team were able to find gaines and bring him back to genoa city so quickly is a good thing. Where is he?

Marty: Mr. Gaines, would you join us, please?

Billy: Jesse. It’s good to see you again.

Do I need to pretreat my

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Adam: I’m on the chanccomm site. I don’t see any recent blockbusters. So whatever billy was working on, it must be still in progress.

Nate: Can I ask — why were you meeting with him in the first place? I thought you two weren’t on the best of terms.

Adam: That’s the reason. My sister’s wedding in italy is coming up, so I wanted to negotiate a temporary truce in in the sake of family unity.

Elena: Wait. Are you going?

Adam: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. Yeah, it surprised me, too. But I’m happy to accept the invite. Nick and I are in a much better place after faith’s transplant, and I want to improve my relationship with victoria, too. Billy and I — we will never see eye to eye on much, but I was hoping we could at least agree to be happy for victoria and ashland and make a pact not to disrupt the wedding. What? What’d I say?

Nate: I wouldn’t be so sure you’re on the same page about that.

Adam: Really? Why is that?

Elena: Ask billy. He’s very open about his feelings when it comes to the wedding.

Adam: Fair enough.

Elena: Fyi — we will be in tuscany, as well. Nate is actually ashland’s best man.

Adam: You are? That is terrific.

Nate: I was pleased to be asked.

Adam: Oh. Well, I look forward to seeing you both there.

Nate: Alright. Well, catch you later.

Adam: Catch you later.

Elena: See you soon. Hmm. Wow. I’m really glad that adam is being supportive of his sister. I wouldn’t have expected that.

Nate: He’s probably trying to score points with victor.

Elena: True.

Nate: Whatever the reason is, it’s a good thing. Adam can be trouble. And ashland and victoria have enough to deal with.

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Billy: Well, jesse, where did we leave off? Oh, yes. I remember. You promised to give me the scoop on how ashland locke started in business. And then you up and vanished.

Gaines: What can I say? I got a better offer.

Billy: From victor newman, I am to assume? How much did he pay you?

Gaines: More than you were offering before and less than I’m expecting you to offer now.

Billy: Okay. So you want to re-open negotiations.

Gaines: Hold on a second. We need to settle something else first.

Billy: Sure. What is it?

Gaines: Well, newman won’t be happy that I gave his people the slip. He’s gonna be even more furious if I go back on my word and tell you what I know about locke. So I need you to guarantee me protection from him, or this conversation ends right now.

Victoria: Are you saying that you went to my father for help in dealing with gaines?

Ashland: No, of course not.

Victoria: Well, then how did this happen?

Ashland: I-I don’t know how victor figured it out, but when I showed up to the grand phoenix with cash to pay off gaines, gaines was gone and victor was there. He said he’d handled it, and he didn’t want me to think about it any further.

Victoria: You must have been in shock over this.

Ashland: To put it mildly.

Victoria: I don’t understand. Why would my father intervene?

Ashland: Well, he made it clear that it wasn’t for my sake.

[ Chuckles ] He loves you so much and he just sees how happy you are and he wants you to stay that way. He said, “consider it a wedding gift.”

Victoria: There has to be something more.

Ashland: Well, nothing is ever simple when it comes to victor newman. And I guess with the newman/locke merger, he was worried about its public image.

Victoria: You’re probably right.

Ashland: I would imagine with victor that he’d take some delight in knowing that he’s got some leverage over me. But aside from that, I take the man at his word. He said he understood what i had gone through, as he had made some difficult choices when he was young that he had regretted, and that he didn’t want foolish things that I had done in my youth to get in the way of our future together.

Victoria: Well, it sounds like you and my father have come to quite an understandinG.

Ashland: Well, still, as much as I appreciate what victor has done, the threat hasn’t been eliminated. Far from it. I brought in ensure max protein, with thirty grams of protein.

Billy: I’m confident I can protect you from victor. I got you here safely, didn’t I?

Gaines: I’m gonna need more than just your word. I want to sign off on every detail of whatever plan your security team comes up with for me.

Billy: I’m sure we can find a way to put your mind at ease. I do have one question, though. If you are concerned about victor’s reaction, why are you here in the first place?

Gaines: You’re complaining?

Billy: No, not at all. It just feels like there’s more to this than money.

Gaines: Oh. Well, what is your theory?

Billy: Well, if it was just money, you could go back to victor and ask for more — or ashland. We both know they have deeper pockets than I do. Of course, they’re gonna keep this story quiet, and that doesn’t sit well with you. You want the truth to see the light of day, every shady thing that ashland did to start his career. My question is — why? What’s your beef with him?

Gaines: Alright. I admit it. It is personal. And you will find out why after we make our deal, not before.

Elena: Mmm, that was amazing.

Nate: Any room for dessert?

Elena: Actually, I don’t think we have time. I need to finish packing.

Nate: Okay. Didn’t you say you were mostly done with that last night?

Elena: Well, there’s packing, and then there’s finishing packing, which involves me going over my checklists and playing my favorite game of, “what did i forget?” Because what if we decide to go climb the leaning tower of pisa and I don’t have my walking shoes?

Nate: Got it. Because there’s no place in europe where you couldn’t just buy another pair.

Elena: I just want this to go well. This trip is really important to me. And I think it’s going to be a great step forward for us both. And if I haven’t said it before, I am really glad that you decided to give us another chance to get things right.

Nate: I am feeling good about us, too, and I can’t wait to take off from work and spend time together. It wouldn’t even have to be one of the most beautiful countries on earth. It could be fresno, for all i care.

Elena: Fresno?! Yeah, I guess fresno has a lot to offer. I’m pretty sure it’s the raisin capital of the world.

[ Both laugh ] But I think it’s better we stick with the original plan.

Nate: [ Sighs ] If you insist.

[ Both laugh ]

Victoria: Gaines is still a threat? After my father dealt with him? Is — is there some loose end that he didn’t know about?

Ashland: Victor handled this without consulting me, so he didn’t know about the first letter or that he had to retrieve it in order to neutralize gaines. Now gaines can hold that over my head, irrespective of how much money we throw at him, because he despises me and he always has.

Victoria: Why?

Ashland: His father had zero respect for him. He would compare junior to me, unfavorably, to his face.

Victoria: It just sounds like a twisted form of sibling rivalry.

Ashland: Yeah. I suspect that he has been fantasizing about taking me down for quite some time, but only due to my financial largess does he hesitate to go through with it. But now that my days are possibly coming to an end, gaines probably realizes it’s now or never.

Victoria: And if he tries to come after you in any way, you do realize that it’s gonna blow back on my company, don’t you?

Ashland: Our company.

Victoria: Fraud, conspiracy, grand theft. This is gonna be a huge scandal.

Ashland: Yeah —

Victoria: And you’re right, you know. If I don’t come forward right away, I’m — I’m gonna be complicit.

Ashland: I think that we’re protected from any legal repercussions.

Victoria: Are you sure?

Ashland: The statute of limitations has long expired. But if this were to come out, my reputation would be tarnished, as well as locke communications group. And since our companies have merged, newman would also face a fallout.

Victoria: I-I don’t know what to say. This is just — this is a lot to take in. I don’t even know how to begin to address this.

Ashland: If you can, just try to put that aside for a moment. What’s in your heart? Do you think you can still go through with marrying me, even though you know what I did? Need long-lasting freshness?

Sally: Ah! There you are. I’ve been looking for you everywhere.

Adam: Huh. Problem?

Sally: More like an opportunity. I just found these earrings that would go perfect with victoria’s wedding dress, so I was curious if you were looking for suggestions as to what to get her for a wedding gift.

Adam: Uh, I actually already have that covered. My assistant found a personal chef who’s gonna cook them a delicious home-cooked meal for the newlyweds and the kids on a night of their choosing.

Sally: Wow. I love that. It’s like the perfect balance. It’s special and kind of posh, yet considerate and homey. Nicely done.

Adam: I try.

Sally: Well, I’m sure she will appreciate the effort that you’re making. It is quite touching. I’ll be right back.

[ Clears throat ]

Victor: Son, are you on the way to the airport?

Adam: Uh, soon. I have some information that, uh, you’ll want to know.

Victor: What is it?

Adam: I learned billy got a tip of some sort earlier today. Apparently, he’s still focused on putting a stop to the wedding, which leads me to believe that it’s something to do with ashland.

Victor: That’s very disturbing, son. I just learned that jesse gaines slipped through the fingers of my security team. And I have a feeling that billy boy abbott had something to do with it.

Adam: Well, wouldn’t shock me.

Victor: Please stay on it, okay? Got to make sure that this man does not cause any further damage. Is that clear?

Adam: Very clear.

Billy: Please. We have a lot to talk about.

Gaines: We haven’t settled —

Billy: I understand we haven’t worked out the details of our arrangement. But it is clear to me that you want the facts to see the light of day. And I sure as hell want to hear them.

Gaines: Sounds like a good start.

Billy: So, I have deduced that your attorney father and ashland locke cooked up a scheme that launched his career. Gave him the seed money to buy the two stations. Now, I’m guessing that deal was shady at best, possibly outright illegal.

Gaines: You’re on the right track.

Billy: Thank you for the confirmation.

Gaines: And as long as you can guarantee me protection from victor and we settle on the money, I’ll tell you everything you want to know.

Victoria: As ceo of the merged company, it is my responsibility to focus on the business aspect of this first.

[ Sighs ] If this story comes out, it is gonna undermine everything that we’ve accomplished.

Ashland: Victoria —

Victoria: I have spent years trying to make newman strong and resilient. And now I have to worry about a ticking time bomb!

Ashland: Victoria, I still think that there’s a chance that we can keep all this under wraps. But what’s really pressing on me right now is what’s going on between the two of us. I don’t want to pressure you right now to follow through with this wedding. You don’t need to make that choice, not at this moment.

Victoria: Don’t tell me how I should react right now. I shouldn’t have been put in this position in the first place.

Ashland: Of course. I-I never intended, when we first got involved, to put you in this position. I have tried to keep this secret under wraps for 40 years and intended to go to my grave with it.

[ Breathes deeply ] I can’t express how sorry I am that you’re going through this, especially now. But I want you to understand why I did what I did. And is there any chance that we can work through this?

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Billy: Thank you.

Adam: Oh, dining alone, i see. What happened, lily finally give you the boot?

Billy: Not that it’s any of your business, but lily is visiting her daughter, so apparently I’m not as sad and lonely as you.

Adam: Well, I can’t blame her for having to get away. She probably needed a break from being around such an insufferable bore.

Billy: You’ll be happy to know that she’ll be meeting me in tuscany for the big wedding. It’s unfortunate you won’t have a date for the big shindig. Of course, you’d have to be invited by victoria in the first place.

Adam: Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but I actually will be at the wedding. Despite all odds, victoria decided to roll the dice and add me to the guest list. So I look forward to toasting to her good fortune.

Billy: You think victoria marrying ashland is good fortune?

Adam: Absolutely, I do. She finally found a man worthy of her.

Victoria: Okay. Remember, this had to be done very quickly, which is why we had the special seamstress flown in and put up in this suite to oversee the rush job. We still have a few minor adjustments.

Chloe: Okay, enough explaining. Just show it to me.

Sally: Okay. Here it is. Ta-da!

Chloe: Oh, my god. I mean, it’s gorgeous. I’ve only seen the photos that lauren showed me of victoria’s current dress, but this — i mean, this beats it on every level, hands down. There’s just no comparison.

Sally: You really mean that?

Chloe: I mean, what else can I say? It is to die for.

Sally: Okay, well, now we just have one problem. How do we get this on the blushing bride?

Alessia: Signora newman and signore locke, welcome to the palazzo.

Victoria: Thank you, alessia. You and your staff have done such a wonderful job preparing for the wedding. I hope our early arrival wasn’t too much trouble for you.

Alessia: Oh, no, no trouble at all. But most of the credit goes to your mother for all of the arrangements.

Ashland: You and nikki did a wonderful job. The palazzo is quite beautiful. As breathtaking as the woman I want to marry.

Rey: Thank you. Oh, what’s that smell? I’m having a honeymoon in miami flashback.

Sharon: It’s the perfume you gave me last night. The gift that keeps on giving.

Rey: So many great memories.

Sharon: The scent of love.

Mariah: Hey, good morning, you two.

Rey: Hey, mariah. It’s good to see you smiling.

Mariah: Well, it is a beautiful day, and I’m feeling a lot better.

Sharon: Good to hear. You mind if I ask where’s this new attitude coming from? What changed?

Mariah: Don’t worry, mom. We’re not pregnant, but having a baby isn’t off the table yet.

Abby: [ Gasps ] Dominic.

[ Sighs ] Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: Is he okay?

Abby: Oh. Well, his breathing sounds good.

Devon: Oh, good.

Abby: Oh. Oh, his temperature feels good, too.

Devon: Good, good, good. That’s a relief.

Abby: Thank god.

[ Chuckles ] I think dominic’s gonna be okay.

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Mariah: Thank you.

Rey: I didn’t know that you and tessa were considering having a baby. That’s exciting. Isn’t it?

Sharon: Mariah, I didn’t want to share our personal conversation without your permission.

Mariah: Well, I am happy to fill you in, rey. My mom and tessa think that having a baby right now is a knee-jerk reaction, and I’m not about to argue with them. But tessa and I had a really great conversation. We’re in an amazing place now, and we agreed that we’re not even going to discuss getting pregnant until after we get back from victoria’s wedding.

Sharon: I think that’s a great idea. You know, it’ll give tessa some more time to think about it.

Mariah: Yeah, I did sort of spring it on her.

Sharon: And you two have been through so much. You could probably use the time, too.

Mariah: Mom, don’t start. I really am feeling much better right now.

Sharon: Okay. I’ll stop hovering. What’s your agenda for the rest of the day?

Mariah: I’m going to see abby and the baby.

Sharon: Oh.

Mariah: I owe her an apology for the way that tessa and i just packed up and moved out so abruptly, and the least I can do is give her an explanation why.

Sharon: Are you sure you’re ready for that?

Mariah: Yes. I can handle it. I promise you, I am feeling so much stronger, so don’t worry, alright? I will call you later.

Rey: Well, mariah seems like she’s back on track.

Sharon: But is she really?

Sally: I need to find a way to get victoria into this gown. I know that if she could just take one look at it, she would fall in love.

Chloe: Well, too bad her executive assistant was a bust. She wasn’t letting anyone get through who didn’t have an appointment.

Sally: Well, that just means that I have to get a little more creative.

Chloe: Hold it right there. The last thing newman media needs is you pulling some over-the-top stunt.

Sally: Me, over the top?

Chloe: Okay. You know, I think I have a safer idea. What if I call victoria and i tell her that lauren wants to meet her here to have a fitting for the dress with the seamstress?

Sally: You’d be willing to risk lying to victoria?

Chloe: Well, it wouldn’t necessarily be lying if I played the call right. I’ll just say something like, “i spoke with lauren earlier” — which, by the way, is not a lie — and wondering if she would meet me later and we could discuss her wedding dress for our site. I mean, that’s also not a lie. Look, I know that it is a long shot, but well worth it if we can victoria to even just take a look.

Sally: And the minute she sees it, she will know it’s the one.

Chloe: But if victoria wears this dress on her double-mogul wedding day, it will put newman media’s fashion platform firmly on the map and one step closer to my vision of turning it into a full-fledged fashion house.

Sally: Well, what are you waiting for? Make the call.

Alessia: That completes the tour.

Victoria: Thank you, alessia. Couldn’t be more beautiful.

Ashland: And unforgettable.

Alessia: I will let you have your privacy now to get settled.

Congratulazioni.

Ashland: Grazie. Well, I’m glad you were able to sleep for most of the flight. You know, the beauty and the character of this place so thoroughly exceeds my expectations.

Victoria: I was gonna share this with you on our wedding night, but I might as well tell you now. My father deeded us the palazzo as a wedding gift. A home away from home.

Ashland: That’s a very generous gift. And if I’m hearing you right, it sounds like there’s still going to be a wedding.

Billy: I’m going to assume that you were added to the guest list as victor’s plus-one, riding in on his coattails once again.

Adam: Actually, victoria personally invited me to her big day, and I graciously accepted.

Billy: I find it hard to believe that that’s how it went down. Either way, it doesn’t matter. From what I’ve heard, there might not be a wedding.

Adam: What is this, some lame attempt to try to get me to cancel my plans?

Billy: Honestly, adam, i don’t care what you do. Go to italy, turn around and come back. Doesn’t bother me. I know victoria’s already left for tuscany, but that does not guarantee that she’s gonna walk down the aisle.

Adam: Victoria already left, huh? Then why are you hinting that you have some insider info about pre-wedding jitters? She didn’t go all the way there not to get married, billy. What’s this, is this just more wishful thinking?

Billy: You can call it a strong hunch that any minute she’s gonna wake up and realize the insanity of committing to an enigma of a man.

Adam: [ Exhales ] For once, I have more faith in your ex-wife than you do. I think my sister’s deeply in love for the first time in a long time. And she knows exactly what she’s doing.

Your doctor gives you

a prescription.

Abby: I hope you’re texting amanda to tell her what happened last night.

Devon: Yeah, I’m texting her right now, letting her know not to worry about me.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I am so sorry that I kept you here all night.

Devon: Don’T. You have nothing to be sorry about, abby. I fell asleep, like you did, watching dominic.

Abby: Well, we both slept through the night, which means that dominic slept through the night, so it is a very good thing that we called his pediatrician.

Devon: That’s very true. Those drops did the trick.

Abby: But now my little man is hungry, so I’m gonna go get his bottle.

Devon: Okay. How you doing, buddy? Glad you’re feeling better.

[ Doorbell rings ] Oh. Be right back. I’ll grab the door. Hey.

Mariah: Hey.

Devon: Come in.

Mariah: Devon, I did not expect to see you here.

Devon: Yeah, I fell asleep in the chair last night. Abby had me come over ’cause dominic was having some congestion.

Mariah: Oh, no, is he okay?

Devon: Yeah, yeah.

Mariah: Hey. Hi, baby.

Chloe: Already? No, no, no message. Okay, thanks.

Sally: What did victoria’s assistant say? Still stonewalling?

Chloe: Not good news. She and ashland already left for tuscany last night.

Sally: Oh, no, you’ve got to be kidding me.

Chloe: Well, they probably decided to get there early to enjoy italy for a little bit before the family descended on them.

Sally: Well, thank you anyway, chloe. It means a lot that you believe enough in the dress to go out on a limb for me.

Chloe: Well, I just feel horrible for you. I mean, you went through all that trouble for nothing.

Sally: Well, no, I mean, it’s not for nothing. I refuse to give up. It’s just a minor setback. Just another hurdle to jump.

Chloe: But the private jet has sailed. I don’t see any other alternatives here.

Sally: You’re right. It does not look good, which is why I need to work remotely for the next few days.

Chloe: I don’t follow.

Sally: Well, if I cannot bring victoria to the dress, then I will bring the dress to victoria.

Arrivederci, genoa city. I am off to tuscany.

Billy: Like you have any insight into victoria’s heart, given your history of hostility.

Billy: You have a pretty rocky history with victoria yourself. I’m not sure you know her much better. She’s pretty damn happy if even my presence won’t spoil her wedding day.

Billy: Oh, I agree with you there. You make everything worse.

Adam: You know, maybe you don’t realize that this is true love because you’re comparing what victoria and ashland have to whatever idealistic, sitcom setup that you guys shared.

Billy: You have no idea what our relationship was like.

Adam: Well, I do know one thing. With less than a week away from the wedding day, she’s past the point of no return.

Billy: Well, we’ll see about that, won’t we? Who knows? Maybe something or someone will help her see the light.

Victoria: Do you really think that I would fly over 4,000 miles on your private jet with you if I had already decided that I wasn’t gonna go through with the wedding?

Ashland: Well, I will take that as another hopeful sign that the wedding is still on.

Victoria: Wait. Just wait. I left things open because you said that you wanted to talk away from genoa city and my family. So now that we have the place to ourselves without any interruptions, I want to hear everything. What is this thing that you’ve been keeping from me? After the confessions that I’ve already heard, I can only assume that this one is gonna be much worse.

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Rey: I mean, I can’t begin to guess what mariah’s feeling inside, but she seems to be in good spirits. I don’t have your keen maternal instincts, of course.

Sharon: My instincts are telling me that there’s warning signs here. See, mariah specializes in pretending that everything’s okay, when it really isn’t, and she’s got that move down to an art form.

Rey: I mean, what else can you do besides being as loving and understanding as you just were?

Sharon: There might be something more.

Tessa: Hi.

Rey: Hey.

Sharon: Hi. You just missed mariah. She said she’s on her way to abby’S.

Tessa: Oh. Really? She didn’t tell me she was going to visit her.

Sharon: Yeah, she seemed upbeat and claimed that she was in a much better emotional space. What do you think? Is that true?

Mariah: Hey. How are you doing today, dominic?

Devon: Just so you know, the doctor wasn’t too concerned when abby called last night.

Mariah: You had to call the pediatrician?

Devon: Yeah, but it’s — all dominic needed was some saline drops. He’s much more comfortable now.

Mariah: Oh, poor baby.

Devon: No, there’s really nothing to worry about. The real reason abby even called me was ’cause she was having trouble getting him to sleep.

Mariah: Abby called you?

[ Dominic fusses ] Oh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Come on, little guy.

Abby: [ Gasps ] Mariah! Hi, how are you?

Mariah: Hi. I’m good. I just wanted to — I just wanted to stop by and apologize for how abruptly we moved out. The truth is, I have been struggling, and tessa’s been trying to help me through it, and I’m actually feeling like I’m in a much better head space noW.

Abby: Well, that is the best news ever. And just so you know, whatever you need, whenever you need it, we’re here.

Mariah: Can I ask you a question?

Abby: Yeah, anything.

Mariah: It seems like a little soon for the baby to be getting sick. What exactly did you do to treat him?

Abby: Dom’s fine. Yeah, we got it covered noW.

Mariah: Oh.

Abby: Oh, excuse me.

Mariah: Yeah.

Abby: Hey, baby. It’s okay, mama’s here. Shh, shh, shh. Oh, my boy, my boy.

[ Gasps ] You hungry? Shh, shh, shh. So, when are you and tessa headed to tuscany?

Mariah: We’re scheduled to fly out soon. But don’t worry, I have been stockpiling and freezing breast milk in case they are any crazy delays or things go wrong over there, and I’m bringing bottles and a bottle sanitizer.

Abby: You know, actually, we’re not going. You know, I thought about it, and I just thought, you know, dominic, he’s way too young to be flying, and I don’t want to leave him with a nanny that long, especially since I would be going out of the country. I also just think this is a good time to switch dominic to formula.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Victor: Son, I’m in a bit of a hurry. You know that I’m attending summer’s wedding, right?

Adam: Oh, I just wanted to share my concern about another wedding — victoria’S. Billy might be planning to interfere, and i just thought that you should know.

Victor: Boy, oh, boy, oh, boY. I just had a feeling billy boy would not let this go. Hates to see victoria happy with another man.

Adam: Yeah, I definitely got the sense that he was up to something.

Victor: Well, we got to stop him, okay? Are you willing to help?

Adam: Um…I mean, I don’t think I’m the right man for the joB. She’s barely tolerating me as a guest at her wedding anyway.

Victor: Son, you’ve got to do this, okay? Especially considering what victoria has done for you, inviting you to attend her wedding. That’s really something. I think you should reciprocate.

Adam: And just how am i supposed to do that?

Victor: By stopping billy boy.

Billy: I don’t know how else to say this, but I need something on the will, okay? I am positive that camilla rhodes mentioned ashland in there somewhere. What? You got to be kidding me, right?

[ Scoffs ] Ashland locke, you son of a bitch. Most bladder leak pads were similar.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Mariah: So, what you’re saying is while I’m gone, you want to wean the baby off of — off of breast milk?

Abby: Yeah, and I know we haven’t followed the contract to the letter, but I feel like now is a good time to make that transition. I hope that’s okay with you.

Mariah: Yeah. Yeah. Um, of course. No, that’s a long, grueling trip, and you and the baby should both stay home.

Abby: I really do, I want to make this as easy on you as i can, so please, if you have any feelings or emotions, don’t be afraid to share them with me. I won’t be offended.

Devon: Same goes for me, too. You know, we’re all friends here. That’s how we got into this in the first place.

Mariah: Thank you. Thank you both for being so understanding.

[ Dominic cries ]

Abby: Oh, shh, shh, shh.

Mariah: Um…I should — I should go now. I’ll see you guys soon, okay?

Abby: Bye.

Devon: See ya.

Abby: [ Exhales ]

Tessa: I want to believe that mariah’s doing better, I really do.

Rey: Something tells me there’s a “but” coming.

Tessa: Well, she was pretty angry when she found out that we were talking behind her back.

Sharon: I was afraid of that.

Tessa: But after we hashed things out, you know, she seemed to start to see where we were coming from and that we were coming from a place of love.

Rey: Okay, hopefully that gets her past some of her anxiety.

Tessa: Yeah, you know, i think it did. She seemed to really hear what i was saying, and she even agreed to put the baby discussion on the back burner until we came back from tuscany, so…

Sharon: I’m so glad you two are going to the wedding. It couldn’t have come at a better time. The time away will be a good break, it’ll be a much-needed vacation, and it’s exactly what you both need right now.

Chloe: I’m just afraid that you’re taking this too far. I mean, do you really think that you can do this? I mean, fly all the way to italy on the chance that victoria will even look at your dress, much less agree to wear it at the last minute? Feels like a bit of a stretch.

Sally: Do you remember how the sight of my dress hit you the moment that you saw it? You immediately knew that it was better than the one that victoria’s currently saddled with? I have no doubt that she will feel the exact same way.

Chloe: I’m not so sure about that, especially considering you are the source. Thanks to your machinations against her niece, you already have one big strike against you.

Sally: Yes, I know the odds are against me, but this is my make-it-or-break-it moment — our make-it-or-break-it moment. This could be a game-changer for our fashion division. I want to turn the fashion platform into a design house just as badly as you do, and having a wedding dress with this much publicity could be a huge step in that direction.

Chloe: Yes, I mean, that’s incredible, for sure.

Sally: So, if it takes flying to tuscany to realize that dream, then that’s what I’m gonna do.

Chloe: I really admire your determination. So I wish you luck.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Yeah, I really got to take this. Be right back.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Adam, I’m glad I ran into you. When do you plan on leaving for the wedding?

Adam: Why?

Sally: Well, turns out I need to bum a ride to italy.

Ashland: As tempted as I am to do everything in my power to convince you to marry me right here and right now, I don’t want to push you into something that doesn’t feel right in your heart.

Victoria: Look, ashland, i know you’re a man who gets anything and everything that he wants. And honestly, I think that’s part of the reason I fell in love with you, because I’m exactly the same way.

Ashland: I so hope that that love can endure what we’re going through right now.

Victoria: I just want you to know that, despite learning what I did about your past, I still love you.

Ashland: And I realize i should have been more forthcoming with you right from the start. Instead of telling you half of the truth of how I became ashland locke, I just should’ve laid it all out.

Victoria: I sort of understand why you didn’T. But I want you to understand something about me. I hate lies. I grew up with a father who kept things from his family whenever it suited him. And I lived with billy and his gambling and his lies for many years.

Ashland: And that’s the exact reason why I feel so deeply regretful about what I’ve done. That I’ve created another cloud of dishonesty in your world. You know, aside from you and nick, I’ve never told another living soul about the decision i made the night of that crash. And there’s only two people that know this other thing that i need to reveal to you. See, there’s been this wall around me ever since my damaged childhood that I couldn’t let anybody through in any way, and I have tried to lower that wall for you, but it doesn’t come naturally or easily. I know I’ve made some huge mistakes and I want to set those right. I want more than anything to make this work. I need this to work. And I will do everything I can to make that happen, and I will do everything I can to prove to you that there will be no more lies — ever.

Victoria: It’s more that you’ve withheld the information.

Ashland: That won’t happen again. But there is one more thing i need to tell you.

Sally: You see, the wedding dress is ready, and it’s spectacular. Unfortunately, the bride took off a little too early to see it.

Adam: Mm-hmm. So you want to fly halfway around the world to present a last-minute alternative dress to my very picky, stubborn, and highly opinionated sister.

Sally: Well, just so you know, I am very picky, stubborn, and highly opinionated myself, and I’m really good at what i do.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I know. I know, I’ve seen some of your work on the dress. But if I go along with this little student of yours, still want to keep things strictly professional between us.

Sally: Believe, this will be completely professional. If victoria walks down the aisle wearing my dress, it’ll get newman fashion more clicks than all of your other divisions combined, I guarantee it.

Adam: Well, you certainly don’t lack confidence.

Sally: Come on, is it really that terrible to fly over there together and keep each other company? If anything, you know I can be entertaining.

Adam: Ah, I guess there’s not any real reason to fight you on this. Sure. Why not?

Sally: I owe you one.

Abby: Oh, no. He doesn’t seem to be doing any better. What do you think?

Devon: I mean, at least he’s taken some of the bottle.

Abby: Do you think we should call the pediatrician?

Devon: Yeah, we can, just to be safe. Let’s see. Here.

Abby: Thank you.

Devon: You got it.

Abby: Dr. Bradley, hi. It is abby chancellor. I’m so sorry to be bothering you again. No, dominic, he did do the saline drops. We put them in his nose, and he slept through the night, but he’s not taking much of his bottle. Yes, yes, he’s active and alert. Okay. Sure, yeah, I will check in with you later. Thanks so much.

Devon: What’d she say?

Abby: Well, she didn’t seem to be too concerned since he’s active and alert and he’s eating a little bit, even if it’s not as much as I’d like.

Devon: Yeah. Okay. Well, that’s exactly what we needed to hear, right?

Abby: Yeah. Guess I’m already an overreacting mom.

Devon: No. You can’t overreact when you got a little life like that to look after.

Abby: This whole baby thing is a constant learning curve, isn’t it?

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Absolutely.

Mariah: Having a baby and starting a family with you — that’s not me avoiding what happened to me. That’S… that’s my way of getting through it all.

Tessa: How do you figure?

Mariah: [ Sighs ] Okay. I-I’m not escaping. I’m saving myself. I have been on my own my entire life, and I have not just survived, but I have thrived. And you’ve done the same, right?

Tessa: Yeah, but I’m not seeing the connection to having a family.

Mariah: [ Sighs ] Do you remember when abby asked me to the be the surrogate and i just thought, “sure, I’ll — I’ll do this for my friend, and then I’ll go back to my life”? Well, I couldn’T.

Tessa: Because you were kidnapped.

Mariah: No. No. Because bringing bowie into this world — it changed me. I realized how much love I have to give to a child, and that’s what this is all about. It’s about the love and the love that I want to pour into our child.

Tessa: But I am not ready for that.

Mariah: How do you know?

Tessa: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: Seriously. I mean, what — what first-time parents are ever really ready?

Tessa: Look, I want — I-I need to be in the right mind-set, and more than anything, I need you to find your balance again.

Mariah: You think I’m unbalanced?

Tessa: I just think it’s wrong to bring a brand-new life into the world to fill a hole in your heart. It’s not fair [Sighs] To saddle a child with the chore of healing a wound.

[ Voice breaking ] It’s not fair to push me for something that i am not ready for. Because then I will lose my balance, and we will both be a mess.

[ Door opens ]

Mariah: Hey.

Tessa: Hey. How’s it going?

Mariah: It’s good.

Tessa: So I saw sharon and rey earlier. They told me you were on your way to see abby.

Mariah: Please don’t tell me the both of you are keeping tabs on me now.

Tessa: Now, now, it was an innocent run-in, I promise. I mean, I was surprised that you didn’t tell me you were on your way to the chancellor house earlier.

Mariah: It was a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Tessa: Well, how’d it go?

Mariah: I had everything planned out in my head, exactly how it was supposed to go, and when I got there, everything changed. Bowie was sick, and abby and devon say that it’s just a cold, and even if it is, I mean, he’s only a month old. That can’t be good, and i just — I couldn’t help but worry.

Tessa: Well, I’m sure that abby is doing everything possible to take of him.

Mariah: I know. She called the pediatrician, and she said that everything was gonna be fine.

Tessa: Oh, well, then I’m sure that it will be.

Mariah: But I can’t possibly leave the country without knowing for sure. Abby and bowie aren’t gonna be at the wedding. I would go crazy wondering if he’s okay or not.

Tessa: Mariah, maybe you should take a step back and let abby deal with this. I mean, you know that she’s gonna handle this with the utmost love and care. I mean, the baby is in amazing hands. You don’t have to worry about him.

Mariah: Tessa, I can’t just stop caring about the baby because we don’t live with him anymore.

Brushing only reaches

25% of your mouth.

Mariah: I can’t just snap my fingers and turn off my feelings. I love bowie, and if he’s sick… this is why having a baby of our own was supposed to help. It was supposed to be someone new I could put my love into and care about and…you just shut down that idea.

Tessa: I didn’t shut down the idea of having a baby. I just thought we should talk about it a little bit more. And I thought we had agreed to table this discussion until we got back from the trip.

Mariah: I think I’ve changed my mind about that.

Tessa: Okay, so you want to talk about it now?

Mariah: No, no. I… about the trip. I’m not going to italy. I have to be here in case bowie needs anything.

Victoria: I’m just gonna assume that this has something to do with that lawyer who came looking for you, jesse gaines.

Ashland: That’s right. I told you how I took over my friend’s life and identity after his fatal crash, and now it’s time I told you about how I made my fortune. And I’m going to tell you everything, but it has been a long day and I imagine you must be really hungry, so why don’t we just shelve this for now and we’ll grab a little bit to eat, okay? And you’re probably gonna want a glass of wine. Or two.

Adam: I need you to find out everything you can about the search chanccomm is conducting for a jesse gaines.

Gaines. Got iT.

Adam: Whatever it takes, my father and I are counting on you to make sure we stay one step ahead of billy abbott.

Yes, sir.

Billy: Okay, marty, what do you got? ‘Cause i find it very hard to believe that there is no record of camilla rhodes’ will or her banking records.

Marty: We couldn’t turn them up.

Billy: Is it possible that ashland made them disappear permanently?

Marty: I can’t be sure. But my people may have hit pay-dirt on another angle of our locke investigation.

Billy: Jesse gaines?

Marty: Yeah. We finally got a bead on him.

Billy: Where is he? I bet he’s got all the answers I’ve been looking for on ashland locke.

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Gabi: [Laughs] Thought you were gonna let me sleep in this morning.

Jake: I said we could go to the office late. I didn’t say anything about sleeping.

Gabi: Mm, so it’s a question of semantics, huh? Seems kind of underhanded to me.

Jake: Yeah, I guess so. So you want to go back to sleep?

Gabi: Well, no. Seeing I’m awake already.

Jake: I’m wide awake.

[Playful knock at door]

Ava: Room service!

Gabi: The hell?

Jake: Just a minute. Oh, okay!

Ava: Oh, good morning…

Jake: Oh, okay.

Ava: You two. Now, is there a better way to start the day than with a fresh-from-the-oven muffin?

Philip: Good morning.

Chloe: Hey. It is a good morning.

Philip: Thought you said you were going to the office early.

Chloe: I changed my mind. I decided to have a nice, leisurely breakfast by myself and enjoy my roses.

Philip: Ah. Looks like the nursery steered me straight. They seem to be holding up pretty well.

Chloe: Yeah, they’re really beautiful.

Philip: Let’s hope they were right about our tree too. They said it would grow fast.

Chloe: Yeah, I think it will. Before you know it, we’ll be having a picnic in its shade.

Philip: The first of many.

Brady: Morning. Anybody want a muffin?

[Tense music]

Xander: Thanks for coming in so early.

Justin: You said it was urgent.

Xander: Well, it is. It kind of is. Yeah. You remember what gwen and i talked to you about yesterday?

Justin: Vividly.

Xander: So you remember that we were thinking about maybe getting something on the judge, you know, to prove that he’s corrupt, so he’ll drop my case.

Justin: I do remember. I do remember.

Xander: Fantastic. Well, after you–

Justin: I didn’t agree to go along with it. Let me tell you what your lawyer would tell you, if you had one. What you’re talking about is blackmail, okay? It could blow up in your face. And gwen’S. And you could end up in even bigger trouble than you’re already in.

Xander: It could help you out with bonnie’s case.

Justin: Don’t push it, cook. I’m an officer of the court, okay? I have an ethical duty to tell judges the truth.

Xander: Isn’t what we told you privileged?

Justin: No. Because I am not your attorney. But let me give you some free advice. Don’t even think about going ahead with this little plan, because it’s not only illegal, it’s stupid.

Xander: Problem is, gwen’s already on her way to see him.

Smails: Marjorie, I told you I didn’t want to be disturbed.

Gwen: Judge smails.

Smails: Who the hell are you?

Gwen: Gwen rizczech. I know I shouldn’t have barged in like this, but there was nobody out there.

Smails: Well then, wait till there is, and make an appointment.

Gwen: Yes, I would have. You see, I’m here on a very private matter.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Smails: What private matter?

Gwen: Well, I’m a friend of xander cook.

Smails: Then get out.

Gwen: No, judge smails, please.

Smails: Young lady, I am not about to have an ex parte conversation with the friend of someone who’s appearing in my court. If you want to communicate with him, you’ll have to go through his lawyer.

Gwen: I understand. But it’s just that, well, xander’s not just a friend. He’s actually probably the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And if you do not hear me out, he might go to prison for something that he has not done. Judge, I just cannot allow that to happen.

Chloe: Brady, what are you doing here?

Brady: Oh, you texted me and said you were gonna be late to work.

Chloe: You said it was okay.

Brady: Mmm. Oh my god. Yeah, no, it is okay, but I realized I didn’t have anything pressing going on this morning either.

Philip: So you decided to come here with muffins.

Brady: No, I didn’t bring these. I found these on the kitchen table. And these are fabulous, by the way. But that’s not why I came. I came to see the most beautiful woman that I know.

Tripp: So doug is now in bayview?

Kayla: Oh, tripp, it is so sad. Marlena has determined that he is a danger to himself and to others.

Tripp: I feel so sorry for his wife and his entire family. He’s such a good guy.

Kayla: Well, hopefully he’ll be able to go home soon. On a completely different note, about our new hospital initiative here.

Tripp: Mm-hmm.

Kayla: Thank you for taking the lead on that.

Tripp: Yes.

Kayla: Have you had any luck finding a patient that will volunteer to be the face of the campaign?

Tripp: As a matter of fact, I have.

Steve: And that would be me. It’s my 4:05 the-show-must-go-on

Kayla: So your father is your volunteer?

Steve: If you’re referring to the new program here at salem university hospital that you need some handsome devil to be the face of, yes, I’m the volunteer.

Tripp: Dad pretty much pounced on it.

Kayla: Okay.

Steve: I mean, look at this mug. Can’t do any better than this, right?

Kayla: Well, there is a patient in 608 who bears a striking resemblance to george clooney.

Steve: You with the george clooney again. Okay, well there might be a whole lot more handsome mugs out there than I am, but none as highly motivated as I am to make this hospital proud. Because my wife is the chief of staff here, and my son is on his way to becoming an esteemed physician.

Kayla: Okay, mr. Highly motivated. Do you know what you’re volunteering for and what your responsibilities will be?

Steve: No.

Tripp: No, we didn’t get that far, actually.

[Cell phone rings]

Kayla: Oh, ah-pa-pa-pa-pa. Excuse me. Ah, I gotta take this. Be right back.

Steve: So what exactly will I be the face of, son?

Tripp: Well, you know, it’s flu season, and we’re trying to raise awareness for pneumococcal pneumonia and the need to get inoculated.

Steve: Oh, so you want me to get a flu shot?

Tripp: Basically, yeah.

Steve: Sorry, son. It’s not gonna happen.

Justin: Wow. What a great plan. That is genius!

Xander: You don’t have to be sarcastic.

Justin: No. No. Did you or did you not tell me that gwen was planning on sleeping with judge smails? A little bit of tit-for-tat?

Xander: Hey, watch it.

Justin: I just told you that trying to get some dirt on the judge was stupid. Deciding to be the dirt on him is–you know, hearing this, I could have been derisive, disgusted, even angry at your total contempt for the legal system. You should be happy I settled on sarcastic.

Xander: You’re actually kind of a prig, aren’t you, justin?

Justin: You’re sending your girlfriend off to sleep with another man in order to save your butt? I don’t care if you think I’m a prig.

Xander: Well, you don’t listen either, do you? She’s not actually gonna sleep with him! Just offer to. She’s gonna tape the whole thing, and once the judge knows that we have proof that he accepts favors for dismissing favors, he’ll have no choice but to dismiss mine. It’s genius.

Smails: I’m afraid you have nothing to say about what happens to mr. Cook.

Gwen: No, please.

Smails: The depth of your feelings for him is irrelevant.

Gwen: But please, if you–

Smails: Now, I have told you to leave. You really don’t want to force me to call security.

Gwen: But there are extenuating circumstances.

Smails: Oh, lord.

Gwen: Please. Please. Sorry. I’m sorry. Just let me explain. You see, xander has been railroaded. He was never dealing drugs.

Smails: His lawyer will have ample opportunity to prove that in court.

Gwen: Yes, but you see, sir, that is the problem. He did hire a lawyer, ej dimera, and he got the case dismissed, but it was somehow reinstated. And neither one of us can understand how that happened. But now, it seems to me that you–you are the only one who can change that back.

[Dramatic music]

Philip: Oh, brother.

Chloe: Brady, this isn’t funny.

Brady: She walks in beauty, like the night. And she says “something something starry skies.” So good.

Chloe: Brady, what are you doing?

Brady: I’m eating a muffin.

Philip: Eating a muffin and trying to drive me crazy. You want a coffee, brady?

Brady: I wouldn’t say no to that. Thanks.

Chloe: This isn’t cool, okay?

Brady: Am I interrupting something? I can go wait in the kitchen.

Philip: The kitchen? Thought you were to see the most beautiful woman in the world.

Brady: Yeah, I am. I’m a sucker for redheads.

Philip: Redheads?

Maggie: Oh, brady, you’re here too.

Brady: I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Welcome home, maggie.

Maggie: Ah!

Brady: So good to see you.

Gabi: What-what the hell are you doing here? We’re not even dressed.

Ava: Yes, I see.

Jake: Because you came in uninvited.

Ava: I just wanted to make sure you got the muffins while they were still warm. Buon appetito.

Gabi: Did you poison them?

Ava: No. But they aren’t gluten-free, if that’s an issue for you. So mangia, mangia. Si fa bene. Oh, gabi, you look so cute with bedhead.

Gabi: That bitch.

Ava: Enjoy the muffins, jake. Might be your last homecooked meal.

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Gabi: The nerve of her. Just barging in here. Do you think that she put a nanny cam in here? She put a nanny camera in here! Ava, we are on to you! You can take your nanny camera and shove it where the sun don’t shine!

Jake: You’re being a little paranoid, don’t you think?

Gabi: Really?

Jake: Yeah.

Gabi: She walked in at the exact moment we were about to make love. It’s like she knows, or she can see what we’re doing in here. Who would do something like that?

Jake: Who?

Gabi: Uh-huh .

Jake: You. You would do something like that.

Gabi: Oh, don’t eat that!

Jake: What, you really think she poisoned the muffins?

Gabi: Are you kidding me? Oh, that is nothing compared to what she’s done. Poisoned muffins is like a practical joke to her. I mean, I can’t believe rafe has sunk this low.

Jake: Okay, I’m just gonna run something by you real fast. How about we find another place to live?

Gabi: No. No, no. This is my family’s house. I’m not gonna let her win.

Jake: Is it really winning if you’re miserable 24/7? Because you have been miserable 24/7 since the moment we moved in here.

Gabi: I can outwait her, okay? I’m not gonna let her get away with this.

Jake: Let her get away with what?

Gabi: I don’t know! I don’t know what–she’s up to something. The question is what.

Chloe: Well, everyone’s really missed you.

Maggie: I missed all of you. So much. Oh, and victor, of course. Oh, dear. Has he been difficult?

Chloe: Not really.

Maggie: Oh, that bad, huh? Oh, I’m gonna have to see what I can do about getting him back in his… cage?

Brady: You’re the only one that can, maggie. You should have heard his voice, though, when I– when I called him and told him you were coming back. He had that grumpy lion voice of his, which we all know means he’s feeling something inside, so…

[Cell phone beeps]

Philip: Ah. I’m sorry, maggie. I have to run.

Chloe: Is everything okay?

Philip: It’s just a work thing. So good to see you.

Maggie: Thanks, philip.

Philip: When I get home tonight, we’ll have a proper celebration.

Maggie: Well, it’s wonderful to be back.

Philip: Chloe? I’ll see you later. Brady, good to see you.

Maggie: So are you and philip getting along?

Brady: Oh, yeah. Yeah, absolutely.

Maggie: Yeah. I didn’t think so.

Smails: So in the first motion to dismiss, ej dimera was mr. Cook’s representation.

Gwen: That’s right.

Smails: Then I don’t see the problem. Mr. Cook already has a capable defense attorney for the case.

Gwen: Yes, but not anymore. The creep dropped xander as a client. I supposed he felt like he couldn’t squeeze any more money out of the poor guy, and now he’s in jail. Xander, that is. And he hasn’t done anything wrong.

Smails: The fact that mr. Dimera dropped him as a client is not a reason for me to change my recommendation.

Gwen: Yes, but you changed it for–

Smails: And if mr. Cook doesn’t have an attorney, the court will appoint one.

Gwen: But it doesn’t seem fair. He trusted dimera, and now he’s left him high and dry.

Smails: I’m sorry. But as the presiding judge, there’s nothing I can do.

Gwen: Really? But you were able to dismiss the case before. And then dimera was able to just go in there and get it reversed. How could he do that? I mean, you ruled that there was no case, and now xander is going back to trial in your courtroom!

[Tense music]

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I know I don’t know the law like you do. Just that, well, you said that there wasn’t enough evidence, and you dismissed the case before, so why isn’t there just a way that you could dismiss the case again?

Smails: Ms. Rizczech…

Gwen: I’m so sorry. I know–now I’m getting emotional. I just–it’s so frustrating. You see, I would do anything to help xander. I mean anything.

Justin: It’s genius? Ha! Look, even if judge smails is corrupt…

Xander: You know he is, though.

Justin: He didn’t get where he is by being easily duped. You don’t think he’s gonna be wary when your girlfriend shows up out of the blue and suddenly offers herself to him? He’ll have her arrested before she even gets out of the office.

Xander: I know that! That’s-that’s why I told her not to confront him with the evidence herself. I told her to bring the tape back to me.

Justin: Whoa, what am I missing? What are you gonna do with the tape? Invite the judge to your cell for a little chat?

Xander: No. I’m not going to confront the judge with the tape. You are. Shingles? Oh… you mean bill.

Justin: Have you heard a word I said? I am not going to have any part in this.

Xander: You might not have a choice.

Justin: And just what is that supposed to mean?

Xander: I just think that, to an outside observer, or a cop, it might look like you have already taken part in it. Think about it. You came to visit the police station yesterday, and you talked to gwen and me all alone in this room for quite a while. And then this morning, you show up here first thing, at the exact time gwen showed up at the judge’s office. From the outside, it really does look like you are part of this. And what would happen if gwen and I said that it was all actually your idea–in fact, you came to us?

Justin: Are you threatening me?

Xander: I really don’t want to. I want to persuade you. And everything that I said yesterday, that still holds true today. You can use the tape to get the charges against bonnie dropped too. And as you said, as an officer of the court, smails will know, if you have the tape, it won’t be so easy to make it disappear.

Justin: Huh. Wow. You are a true kiriakis.

Xander: I’m not trying to screw you over, justin. I swear I’m not. But this could work out for both of us.

Justin: You don’t give a damn about me.

Xander: But you give a damn about bonnie. And the last I heard, she just got denied bail again. Now she’s got to sit all alone in that cell, waiting for a trial where she’s charged with two murders, defended by the man she was about to marry, until he found a dead body in his bed.

Justin: Shut up!

Xander: Can I just ask you just a quick legal question, justin, if I may? Don’t you think the da is going to want to call you to the stand to testify not just about that dead body, but about what bonnie did to your first wife. I mean, aren’t prior bad acts also admissible?

Justin: I said shut up.

Xander: Gwen and I came up with a stupid plan, a crap plan. But it still has a hell of a lot better chance of helping bonnie than anything else you’ve got.

Maggie: I’m sorry you were worried about me. But you know, when summer died, as awful as it was, it was also a relief that she wasn’t in any more pain. When I went to la and I scattered her ashes over the ocean, it was this sense, I don’t know, of calm that washed over me, ’cause I knew she was finally– she was finally at peace.

Brady: I’m really glad you were with her at the end.

Maggie: Yeah. Me too. But I’m very happy– I’m very happy to be home.

Brady: This place is not the same without you. You have a soothing effect, maggie, especially on you-know-who.

Maggie: From time to time.

Brady: I don’t know if he told you, but he had a party to celebrate bonnie’s arrest.

Maggie: Gee, justin must have really appreciated that. And no, he–victor, he didn’t share that with me.

Chloe: I wonder why?

Maggie: Well, at least there was some good news, happy news, on the home front.

Brady: Really? I’d love to hear it.

Maggie: Oh, come on, brady. Don’t me coy with me. Victor told me the two of you were back together.

Ava: Well, you took your own sweet time getting here.

Philip: Family business. So you got the goods on jake?

Ava: Yeah. I spoke with angelo. He gave me some very interesting information.

Philip: Interesting?

Ava: Damning.

Philip: Enough to take gabi down?

Ava: If she cares about jake as much as she says she does, she’s gonna fold like a house of cards. Because if this gets into the right hands, jake will go to prison for a long, long time.

[Desolate music]

Gabi: The fall line is falling off the shelves. If these projections hold, I mean, sales are gonna exceed all of our targets.

Jake: Great.

Gabi: Did you just-did you just take a bite out of that muffin?

Jake: You want one?

Gabi: That–that’s a bite mark. Does that–that looks like a bite mark to me.

Jake: Okay, it was one bite. All right? I mean, you actually think that ava would–

Gabi: What?

Jake: Would actually–

Gabi: Jake, stop it. No, jake. No! No! Are you serious? No! Stop! Oh my god! Baby… it was an act?

Jake: Who is naive now? Yes, it was an act!

Gabi: Stop!

Jake: And it was a damn good one, if I don’t say so myself. Now give me my muffin back.

Gabi: Oh, you want this muffin?

Jake: Yes! I do! I’m hungry!

Gabi: There you go.

Jake: What the hell?

Gabi: I’m gonna take your mind off of that muffin.

Jake: Are you now? Okay.

Tripp: I don’t get it, dad. I mean, what’s the downside?

Kayla: Okay, guys. What’s going on?

Tripp: Dad doesn’t want to get a flu shot.

Kayla: What? Why not?

Steve: Because I’ve never had one. And I rarely get the flu. And I’m healthy as a horse.

Kayla: Well, that is the lamest reason I have ever heard in my entire life. And I can’t believe that I missed you not having that shot. It’s important. And you, you, mr. Healthy as a horse, could be sick as a dog with the flu if you were exposed. And, you know what? There’s no risk to it. And, being a medical professional, I am going to insist that you get that damn shot and stop acting like you’re so invincible. You hear me?

Steve: Well, I guess she told me.

Tripp: Kind of.

Steve: All right. I’ll be the face of your campaign, and I’ll get the flu shot.

Kayla: Damn right, you will. We’re for those who love to discover.

Kayla: So I think, if you take this over there–oh. Ah! There he is. Were you a brave boy?

Steve: Yeah. I was brave.

Kayla: Uh-huh.

Steve: Partly because I didn’t feel a thing.

Kayla: Mm-hmm.

Steve: And because, actually, I’m grateful to my wife and son for encouraging me to do it. Because now, I really do feel invincible.

Tripp: Well, I’m grateful for you, for actually coming around, dad, because you really are the perfect face for this program.

Steve: Because I’m so handsome, right?

Tripp: Yes, yes, that, and, you know, although everyone should get the flu shot, the target demographic is 65 and over.

Steve: Oh. Now I get it.

Kayla: And I think tripp’s right. You are the perfect face for the campaign.

[Laughter]

Philip: Wow, this is damning. If it’s true.

Ava: Well, according to angelo, it is.

Philip: Jake did all this?

Ava: I can even produce an eyewitness.

Philip: Are you sure you want to do that? If a mob informant steps up, gabi would have a pretty good idea where this came from. My guess is she’d be more than happy to tell rafe about it.

Ava: She won’t be able to prove anything. Especially if you say it came from someone you met during our ill-fated association. But deep inside, she’ll know it was me. She’ll know that I’m the one who blew up her life.

Gabi: You know, now that the keylogger’s kaput, we’re gonna need to find something to make sure that philip stays jealous of brady.

Jake: Wow. Talk about hot pillow talk. I just gave you my best stuff, and here you are talking about two other dudes. Really?

Gabi: Oh, come on, don’t look at it like that. The power of your love empowers me.

Jake: Oh. Uh-huh. Nice save, gab.

Gabi: I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. How about I show you some of my best stuff? Speak of the devil, philip wants to see me.

Jake: Anything wrong?

Gabi: No, I don’t think so. He probably just saw the numbers for gabi chic and wants to up my budget.

Jake: Mm.

Gabi: You know, despite ava, this has turned out to be a very, very good morning.

[Gentle music]

Xander: Justin, maybe it’s time that you remember that you’re a kiriakis too.

[Soft dramatic music]

Justin: I can never forget it.

Xander: Look, I know you want to be all legal and everything, but the law doesn’t matter to smails. It doesn’t matter to this da, either. They’re the ones in charge. Smails is a corrupt judge who will sell himself to the highest bidder. The da is a power-mad bitch who will do anything for a headline. And bonnie is a headline superspreader. Two murders, justin! With her record, how many years is she gonna get?

Justin: It was self-defense. Both times, it was self-defense.

Xander: And bonnie shouldn’t be punished for protecting herself. But we both know justin the lawyer can’t help her now. But justin the kiriakis can. Think about it this way. Neither smails nor trask would think twice about doing something like this. Is your high-mindedness really worth bonnie spending the rest of her life in statesville? Can I say one more thing?

Justin: Can I stop you?

Xander: Just imagine the look on victor’s face when you tell him that bonnie’s going to go free.

Smails: What are you suggesting?

Gwen: That, if the case against xander gets dismissed again, I would be very happy to show you how grateful I am.

Smails: You’re a very beautiful woman.

Gwen: Would you like to know a secret about me? I am very, very attracted to powerful men. I just get– I get so excited in their presence.

Smails: Really?

Gwen: Well, you know, you could find out for yourself. I may not have ej dimera’s money, but… I do have other assets.

Smails: I’ve noticed.

Gwen: Mm-hmm. So would you like to come and see me sometime?

Smails: You know, I think I would.

Gwen: Just one more thing, judge. [Gasps] I really like calling you judge.

Smails: Be my guest.

Gwen: I am very sorry to do this, but you–you understand my situation, and I need to be clear, because I know that you and i can have a really good time together. Hmm? I will sleep with you if you promise to let xander go. I believe that they call that a quid pro quo? Agreed?

Smails: Agreed.

Gwen: I’m really looking forward to holding up my end of the bargain.

Justin: Get thee behind me, satan.

Xander: Oh, come on. Smails is a piece of dirt who has it coming. He’s everything you hate. Victor’s a pillar of virtue compared to him.

Justin: This could all be hypothetical, because I’m still not sure that gwen is going to be able to pull this off.

Gwen: You really don’t have much faith in me, do you?

Xander: What happened?

Gwen: Exactly what I said would happen.

Xander: Yes!

Gwen: We’re meeting this eve. Surprisingly, he was even able to name a motel that he found to be discreet. I think maybe he’s done this before.

Xander: Now we have what we need to get him. That is, if justin will help us.

Brady: What–what exactly did victor tell you?

Maggie: That the two of you were back together.

Brady: He was–he was… premature. You know granddad. When he wants something to happen, in his mind, it happened.

Maggie: Yeah, but victor hates chloe. Chloe, I’m sorry.

Chloe: Hey, it’s the truth.

Maggie: But why would he want the two of you back together?

Chloe: To get me away from philip.

Maggie: But that doesn’t mean he wants you with brady.

Chloe: I think he just wants me to disappear.

Brady: And since that’s not going to happen, I think victor’s decided that I hit the bottom of the barrel with kristen.

Chloe: Yeah, and as he so sweetly put it, I was the lesser of two evils.

Maggie: To think I miss that man.

Ava: Oh, well, isn’t this déj vu? Think I just saw you with a muffin.

Jake: Yeah. You did.

Ava: But mine was pumpkin. That looks like blueberry?

Jake: You’re observant. From sweet bits. I didn’t eat any of yours.

Ava: You don’t like pumpkin?

Jake: It’s not exactly my favorite, but that’s not why I didn’t eat it.

Ava: Why? What was wrong with it?

Jake: You made it. Gabi doesn’t trust you.

[Dramatic music]

Gabi: You wanted to talk to me?

Philip: I did.

Gabi: Well, why here? Why not at the office?

Philip: I thought it’d be best to do this in private, in case there was some kind of scene.

Gabi: Did you not see my numbers this morning? Why would there be a scene?

Philip: Because I’m firing you. Serena: It’s my 3:10

Gwen: Ugh, what a sleaze that judge was. I need to have a shower now.

Xander: Gwen, I just hate that you had to go through that. Well, you didn’t have to go through it, but you–you did it anyway, for me.

Gwen: Look, I only needed to come on to some creep. I didn’t even have to follow through, did I?

Xander: It’s just, justin had me so scared.

Gwen: What?

Xander: Well, he kept going on about how this plan of ours could blow up in our faces, especially yours. And I was just so glad when you walked through the door.

Gwen: Look how much you’ve done for me. And you and I are gonna walk out that door together, thanks to justin.

Justin: Sorry to barge in. Your assistant wasn’t at her desk.

Smails: Mr. Kiriakis. I don’t believe any of your cases are before me today.

Justin: No, your honor. I’m here about bonnie lockhart’s case.

Smails: I’m afraid I have a full docket. We’ll talk about it later.

Justin: No, actually, we need to talk about it right now. I’d like to strongly suggest that you dismiss her case, as well as the case against xander cook.

Smails: And why would I do that?

Justin: Because if you don’t, I will be playing this recording.

Smails: Agreed.

[Dramatic music]

Chloe: Maggie?

Maggie: Sorry. Victor, you know, I can’t turn my back on that man for a minute. It’s time to gird the lion in his den. Oh, it’s a good thing–it’s a good thing that man is so cute. All right, I’m coming, victor.

Brady: I’ll never understand in a million years how she puts up with him. But I’m damn glad she does.

Chloe: Well, she loves him, almost as much as he loves her. And I think he thinks that she walks on water. He’s not always wrong. But he’s a tenacious old coot. I can’t believe he hasn’t given up on trying to push us back together.

Brady: Yeah, well, he never gives up. But don’t worry. I’ll have a talk with him and make it clear that that’s not going to happen.

Ava: Gabi doesn’t trust me? Are you telling me she seriously thinks I poisoned those muffins?

Jake: Actually, yeah.

Ava: Under the same roof as her brother, the police commissioner.

Jake: I told her she was overreacting, but she wouldn’t let me touch them.

Ava: Wow. She really does have a suspicious mind. I mean, come on, what could I possibly do to her?

Gabi: I’m fired? Why?

Philip: Because you put that keylogger on my computer.

Gabi: But it found one on mine.

Philip: Don’t you deny it. We’ve been through this dance before, remember? I’m not gonna play these games with you again.

Gabi: Fine. I’m taking gabi chic with me.

Philip: Actually, you’re gonna sign that company over to me.

Gabi: And why in the name of god would I do that?

Philip: Because if you don’t, I’m gonna send jake to prison for murder.

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Days Transcript Tuesday, October 5, 2021

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Lani: Eli, I’m home.

Eli: Shh. Oh, my god, please. I just put them down to sleep.

Lani: Oh, sorry. Here, I was just screaming your name.

Eli: It’s okay. You didn’t wake them.

Lani: Okay.

Eli: Ohh.

Lani: Good. Sorry I was gone so long. I really wanted to help you put them down, but my dad called and said he needed more time.

Eli: Is he still planning on popping the question?

Lani: That is the plan. Just hope it all goes smoothly.

Abe: And for dessert, the pice de résistance, mwah, homemade key lime pie.

Paulina: Key lime pie? Did you say key lime pie?

Abe: I did.

Paulina: Who told you it was my favorite?

Abe: It’s not?

Paulina: I hate key lime pie.

Abe: Well, chanel specifically said that your favorite pie was key lime pie.

Chanel: Since when do you not love key lime pie?

Paulina: Since the day I was born. I’m sorry abe, chanel got it dead wrong.

Chad: Hmm. What? You think you’re gonna finance your film by playing for pocket change in the square?

Johnny: Actually, I was trying to impress a girl.

Chad: Aww, did it work?

Johnny: Made her smile.

Abigail: Sounds like a win.

Johnny: So, is this how you and the wife spent an evening at home?

Chad: Oh, only when abigail can’t tear herself away from what she’s reading.

Johnny: Ohh, which is the script I see. Does this mean you’ve agreed to play marlena?

Rafe: Oh, business must be good as you’re out celebrating.

Ej: Business? This is pure pleasure.

Rafe: Wait a minute, you two are on a date?

Ej: As a matter of fact, we are.

[Nicole chuckles]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Eli: So you still cool with your dad and aunt paulina being a married couple?

Lani: I think they’re great for each other. Although yes, it will be a little weird that aunt paulina is gonna be my aunt and my stepmom.

Eli: Yeah, well what if she wants you to start calling her mama?

[Lani chuckles]

Chanel: Mama, I have seen you put away a whole key lime pie after a bad day.

Paulina: If I was to eat a whole pie by myself, which has never happened, it would be a florida lime pie. There’s a world of difference.

Chanel: Like what?

Paulina: Well, like for starters, florida lime pie doesn’t have that nasty graham cracker crust. I hate graham crackers, they’re for kids. And I’m all grown up.

Abe: Well, there is pecan pie.

Paulina: Pecan pie. Oh, I’m sorry, abe, I hate that too. Oh, now tammy, if she was here, she’d be all over it. And I keep telling her, “tammy, now that pie, that’s a heart attack waiting to happen.” Oh, I feel so bad that you worked so hard making me pies I don’t like. Oh, but don’t worry about a thing, I’ll just skip dessert. But, ooh, if you two will excuse me, these heels are killing me.

[Grunts]

Chanel: Oops.

Rafe: Is he for real? You two are actually on a date?

Ej: Why is that so difficult to understand? We used to be married, twice in fact.

Rafe: That’s exactly my point. Yeah, I thought you had figured this guy out.

Ej: You know what they say, old man, third time’s a charm.

Nicole: Hold your horses there, old man.

[Ej chuckles]

[Sighs] This is just a date, marriage is not on the table. It’s been a long time, a lot has happened. We’re just catching up.

Rafe: Good to know.

Ej: Hm, may I assume this is now settled?

Rafe: Do you know, I would love to invite you to join us, but you might actually say yes. So if you’ll excuse us.

Ej: Mm-hmm.

Ava: Enjoy your dinner.

Ej: Mm-hmm.

Chanel: I am so sorry, abe. I didn’t know there was any such thing as florida lime pie.

Abe: Well, don’t worry about it. I mean, your mother’s right, we just won’t serve dessert.

Chanel: You’re–[Quietly] You’re proposing tonight, everything has to be perfect.

Abe: Yeah, we’re still gonna have a delicious meal.

Chanel: No, no. You know what? This one is on me. I am getting you a florida lime pie.

Abe: No, no, we just don’t have–

Chanel: Not another word.

[Abe pats leg]

Lani: How come you got all quiet all of a sudden?

Eli: I was thinking about my grandma. I talked to her while you were out.

Lani: How’s julie doing?

Eli: Doug hit her with something, she was out cold.

Lani: Oh, my god. Babe, that’s horrible. Is she okay?

Eli: Yeah, but it’s clear that she can’t be around doug alone anymore.

Lani: So what is she gonna do?

Eli: Marlena admitted him into bayview sanitarium for his own good.

Lani: Oh, my god. I felt terrible for them both.

Eli: Yeah, me too.

Lani: I’m so sorry that I wasn’t here when you heard all of this.

Eli: It’s okay, you’re here now. So how was shopping with paulina?

Lani: Well, it gave us a chance to talk. We talked about the whole paris trip that didn’t happen.

Eli: Did she explain why she ghosted you like that?

Lani: Well, there was no business trip and it was all my mother.

Eli: Wait, what?

Lani: Mm-hmm. She talked aunt paulina out of taking me to paris, said she didn’t want her spoiling me.

Eli: She let you think that aunt paulina dumped you and she didn’t tell you that she was the one that canceled the whole thing?

Lani: Nope. And neither did paulina. I guess she didn’t want me to turn against my mom.

Eli: Yeah, I guess. Sounds like there’s more to the story than what paulina is telling you though.

Johnny: So you gonna do it? She gonna do it?

Chad: Um, she’s on the fence. Is that right?

Abigail: I think it sounds like fun, but I–

Johnny: But what?

Chad: Like, she’s just–she’s nervous because she’s never really acted before–sorry, professionally acted before.

Johnny: But I don’t want professionals. I want this to feel like it’s happening in real time with real people.

Abigail: A story about demonic possession.

Johnny: Look, the performances if they’re right, are gonna be what grounds the material, okay? You’ve known grandma marlena your whole life, and you’re really smart. You’d be great as her.

Abigail: I hope so. I mean, I do, I have experience with mental illness more than once so I do know what it feels like to have something you don’t understand take over your mind.

Johnny: See? That’s great.

Chad: But if you–if you wanna do this, for real, I’ll back you 100%.

Abigail: Thank you. I needed to hear that from you.

Johnny: So does that–?

Abigail: I would be honored to play marlena.

Johnny: Ahh, it’s awesome!

Chad: Yeah!

Johnny: Yes. Okay. This movie’s finally starting to come together. Now all I need is one more committed investor. You haven’t given any more thought to it, have you?

Chad: Uh… ej isn’t wild about me now, if I fund your movie he is… he’s gonna hate my guts.

Johnny: Oh, uncle chad, are you really gonna let your big brother tell you what to do?

Ava: Thank you. Mm-hmm.

Nicole: Did you really have to push rafe’s buttons like that?

Ej: He started it.

Nicole: Oh, wow. That is mature.

Ej: Why are we even talking about rafe? Why does he care who I’m seeing? He’s here with ava vitali.

Nicole: Yes, he is.

Rafe: I can’t believe nicole’s actually out on a date with that guy. He’s treated her like trash.

Ava: Well, people do change rafe, I am living proof of that.

Rafe: Yeah. But not ej. Guy was born on third base, he thinks he’s hit a triple. Look at nicole, she’s totally falling for his act.

Ava: You don’t know that, it’s just a date. Like the one we’re supposed to be on.

Rafe: You’re right. I’m sorry.

Ava: Mm-hmm. Thank you. You have always loved vicks vapors.

Eli: So now that our little devils are sleeping like angels, what should we do?

Lani: [Laughs] Well, I can show you what I bought today.

Eli: That’s not what I have in mind.

Lani: Well, maybe this will change your mind.

Eli: I stand corrected.

Lani: Uh-huh.

Eli: Ooh.

Lani: Uh-huh. Wait. You gotta let me put it on.

Eli: Ah, you know what? Let’s just throw this on the floor and pretend that you did.

Lani: Oh, mm-hmm.

[Knocking at door]

Eli: Nah, ignore it.

Lani: They’re not–they’re not gonna give up and they’ll wake the kids up.

Eli: You gotta be kidding me.

Chanel: I miss living here. Can I come in?

Eli: Sure. Why not?

Chanel: Ah, sorry to interrupt. I brought you a pecan pie.

Eli: Oh. Well, pecan pie, thanks. All right, well, hey, thanks for coming over.

Chanel: Uh, no. I’m here because I need to borrow your kitchen.

Lani: What for, chanel?

Chanel: To make a pie.

Eli: I don’t understand.

Chanel: You would if you knew mama better.

Paulina: Oh, it’s so sweet of you to make dinner.

Abe: Well, you know, I could not have done it without input from your mother and chanel. Would you like some wine, may I pour it for you?

Paulina: Yes, you may.

Abe: Thank you. There we go.

Paulina: So where is that daughter of mine?

Abe: You know, I don’t know. She said she had an errand.

Paulina: [Laughs] Probably an errand named giovanni.

Abe: Ooh, is that the boy she’s seeing?

Paulina: His real name’s johnny. He made up the giovanni part.

Abe: Ah. You know, actually, his grandfather used to call him that.

Paulina: How do you know?

Abe: If his last name is dimera then he was my late wife’s nephew, and mine.

Paulina: Ohh, then you know all about him. Well, I only know what I see. He’s a real cutie patootie and he knows it. I only hope he’s good enough for my chanel.

Abe: Well, he was a great little kid, but if he takes after either one of his parents, chanel is going to have her hands full.

Paulina: Oh dear.

Abe: Well, chanel can take care of herself, she gets it from her mother.

[Both chuckling] To you my love.

Paulina: Aww.

Chad: Look, the only reason I work for dimera is because tony insisted. So if I piss off ej and he tries for another power grab then I’m out on my ass.

Johnny: So that’s the only thing keeping you from investing in your favorite nephew?

Chad: I would say it’s a pretty big thing. Who said you’re my favorite nephew?

Johnny: Come on, man, I’m your good luck charm. I was there when you met aunt abigail.

Chad: What?

Abigail: Yes. Yes, he’s right. It was java cafe, I thought you were johnny’s father.

Johnny: See?

Chad: Oh, sure.

Johnny: Yeah, i am responsible for putting you two kids together.

Chad: Uh-huh. Yeah, I remember you said you didn’t like her.

Abigail: Oh, excuse me.

Johnny: Hey, hey. Come on, I was just a dumb little prepubescent kid, how the hell did I know she was gonna be the love of your life and the star of my movie. A movie that’s not gonna happen if you don’t invest.

Chad: So that’s a-that’s emotional blackmail.

Johnny: What is?

Chad: That you’re not gonna put her in your movie if I don’t give you the money.

Johnny: There’s not gonna be a movie to put her in if I don’t have the money for it. And my dad’s pretty much made sure that I don’t have any other family members to hit up.

Chad: Mm-hmm. Okay, so I either piss off ej or I deprive my beautiful wife of doing what she wants to do? Thanks a lot, pal.

[Jazz music playing]

Ej: Would you please stop that?

Nicole: Stop what?

Ej: Mooning over rafe.

Nicole: I’m looking at the menu.

Ej: Hmm.

Nicole: I always do that. You know, they say it’s a good brain exercise.

Ej: No one says that.

Nicole: Yeah. Well–whatever.

Ej: I thought the stated purpose of this evening was to help you put rafe out of your mind. But since this isn’t working, why don’t we go back to my place? I’m sure cook will be more than happy to whip up dinner for miss nicole.

Nicole: But the waiter just opened a $300 bottle of wine. You really want it to go to waste?

Ej: No I don’t, and it won’T.

[Tense music]

Rafe: What’s this?

Ej: A very lovely and expensive parting gift. You two have a great night.

Ava: Thank you.

Ej: Shall we?

Rafe: [Exhales] Okay. Turns out deb’s constipation with belly pain

Eli: I don’t get why pie is so important.

Chanel: I just thought it would be cool if abe could present the ring on top of the piece of the pie. And also because I just really want this night to be perfect. I feel like I’m the one who screwed it up and I need to fix it. For mama.

Lani: That’s really sweet of you. You know, you and your mom have really come a long way since you two just blew into town.

Chanel: Yeah, I guess we have.

Paulina: These are the best short ribs I’ve ever tasted. The potatoes are to die for.

Abe: Oh, I’m glad it’s to your liking. And I know you have had a long day.

Paulina: Mm-hmm. But I had such a nice time being with lani.

Abe: Hmm, I’m glad.

Paulina: Mm-hmm. But she kept going on and on about this trip that she’s planning for her and eli. It was almost as if she was–

Abe: She’s not really planning a trip.

Paulina: She was stalling, right?

Abe: I called her and i told her that I needed more time to get dinner ready and she was–she was great about it. And I’ll tell you that I am so blessed to have your niece in my life.

Paulina: Well, lani, she is a very special young woman.

Abe: I am so grateful that we have the rest of our lives to catch up on all those years that we lost. You know, being her dad, it’s one of the most precious gifts god’s ever given to me.

Rafe: No, no, you can’t drink his wine.

Ava: Why not?

Rafe: Because he could have drugged it, that’s why.

Ava: Ugh, rafe.

Rafe: Okay. Suit yourself. I’m gonna order a beer. Oh, my god, where is the damn waiter?

Ava: Boy, ej sure did get under your skin.

Rafe: No, it’s the guy is such a damn phony, you know. Of all the guys that nicole could have chosen to go out with. What?

Ava: What what?

Rafe: I know what you’re thinking. You think that I’m jealous because ej is out with nicole. That’s what.

Ava: Oh. Well, now that you bring it up, are you?

Abigail: You know, I think this is gonna be between you and johnny. Why don’t you just take me out of the equation?

Chad: Why?

Johnny: Yeah, why?

Abigail: Because, you know, it sounds like a really fun challenge to be in a movie, one I never thought I was gonna get to have. But if it doesn’t happen I’m not gonna be heartbroken about it.

Chad: Okay. But maybe a really fun challenge is exactly what you need right now.

Johnny: Right?

Abigail: I don’t wanna alienate ej.

Johnny: Look, I told my dad whether or not I get to make my movie, I’m not going to work at dimera so he’s not getting his way no matter what happens.

Chad: Well, in that case, okay.

Johnny: Okay, what?

Chad: I’ll fund the rest of your movie.

Johnny: Ha. Thank you.

Chad: Yes.

Johnny: Oh, my gosh.

Chad: Come here.

[Both grunt]

Abigail: Hi.

Johnny: Thank you.

Nicole: Hey. Oh, johnny, wow, it is so good to see you.

Johnny: Yes, good to see you too. What are you doing here?

Ej: I invited her here for dinner. What did I just walk in on? Why were you too hugging?

Chad: Uh, I’ve agreed to provide the rest of the funding for johnny’s movie.

Ej: You what?

[Tense music]

With voltaren arthritis pain gel

Paulina: I can’t believe you did the dishes after slaving over a hot stove all day.

Abe: It wasn’t that bad.

Paulina: Hmm, I’m not used to a man going to so much trouble for little old me.

Abe: Oh, now it’s my very great pleasure.

Paulina: Honey, now, I don’t wanna hurt your feelings but that day shopping, it did me in. I can hardly keep my eyes open, would you mind if I turned in?

Abe: What about dessert?

Paulina: Well, I thought we were skipping it, but if you’re craving some sweets then why don’t you just jump into bed with me?

Abe: Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait. Uh…

Paulina: Oh. Oh. Abraham carver, what in the world?

Abe: This is not the most original idea, but tough times call for quick decisions. Paulina price, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?

Lani: Who are you texting over there?

Chanel: Your dad. I told him the pie should be cool enough to serve in 15 minutes. I hope their dinner has taken a long time.

Lani: I cannot believe that your mom and my dad are actually getting married.

Eli: It’s gonna make y’all stepsisters.

Lani: Well, I’ve always wanted a sister.

Chanel: Me too. I used to bug my mama about it all the time.

Lani: Well, I promise to be the best sister you never had.

Chanel: You already are that. You gave me a place to stay and you listened to me. And I remember when mama was making me look for work and you said, “if you earned a living doing something you love, you will never work a day in your life.” You, you’re the one who gave me the courage to open up the bakery.

Eli: How is that going?

Chanel: It’s going great. Allie and I are making money and we’re having fun doing it.

Lani: And it hasn’t been awkward or anything between you two?

Chanel: No, no. She understands about me. And besides, I’m into men now.

Lani: Oh.

Eli: Wow.

Lani: Okay.

Chanel: I know.

Eli: Well, who’s a lucky guy?

Chanel: I kept it all in the family.

Lani: Who’s family?

Chanel: Allie’S. He’s her twin brother.

Both: What?

Ej: It’s bad enough that roman and lucas have sided with johnny, but my own brother?

Chad: What I do with my money is none of your business.

Ej: It becomes my business when you start funding my son’s idiotic dreams.

Johnny: Stop yelling. What’s so wrong with uncle chad supporting me and abigail?

Ej: What do you have to do with this?

Abigail: Well, johnny asked me to play marlena in the movie and I said yes.

Ej: You?

Abigail: Why not me?

Ej: Of course, how silly, you are the dame judi of salem.

Abigail: I have an acting résumé.

Ej: As what? A shepherdess in the christmas fte?

Abigail: It was a school play and I was the title character.

Ej: My god, have you all gone insane? You knew exactly how I felt about this and you didn’t even consult me.

Chad: Oh, what a disappointment that must be for you. Yeah, I forgot all of our long discussions about my feelings before you made your power grab and tried to install yourself as ceo, sole ceo.

Ej: Hmm, I see. So this is pay back?

Johnny: The whole freaking world doesn’t revolve around you, dad.

Ej: You are not giving a dime to johnny.

Chad: You can’t stop me.

Ej: The hell I can’T. This is the sound of an asthma attack…

Eli: You’re really dating allie’s twin brother?

Chanel: Yeah. His name’s johnny.

[Lani and chanel laugh]

Lani: Okay. What does allie think of the idea?

Chanel: She didn’t like it at all. She said johnny’s a real player. And I didn’t wanna be in the middle so I told the two of them to duke it out and I went home.

Eli: Yeah, good move.

Chanel: Yeah, it was because it’s all worked out now.

[Timer buzzes] Oh, finally. I just hope I’m not too late.

Paulina: Oh, abe. I know we talked about this, but I didn’t expect a proposal so soon.

Abe: Well, it’s supposed to be done with a little more finesse. Would you be good enough to give me an answer? I don’t wanna break a hip down here.

Paulina: Oh my, my answer is yes, yes. Yes.

Abe: Well, here, let me have your hand.

Paulina: Oh, yeah. Oh.

[Chuckling gleefully] Ohh, oh, it’s beautiful. Oh, you get up from there, give me a kiss. Oh, abe.

[Kissing] Ohh. Ooh.

[Abe laughing]

Rafe: No, I am telling you I’m not jealous, okay? I am just worried about nicole.

Ava: Why?

Rafe: Why? Her and ej, they have history, you know?

Ava: Yes, I know.

Rafe: Okay. Well, did you also know that ej made her life completely miserable? I, mean, he threatened her life more than once. In fact, she was so scared of him when she was carrying his baby she didn’t even want him to know that he was the father, I had to pretend to be the father. Okay, so, I mean, really, do you blame me for being concerned?

Ava: No.

Rafe: Okay.

Ava: I do not. Okay. But nicole is a grown woman and she has the right to make her own decisions. And there’s nothing we can really do about it. At least not tonight.

Rafe: You’re right. You are so right, and I am sorry. Okay? Let’s just forget about ej and nicole.

Ava: Ah, yes, let’S.

Rafe: Yes, start by getting rid of this damn bottle of wine.

Ava: Okay, drop that.

Rafe: Are you kidding?

Ava: Oh no. This is a very, very nice wine. And I’m sure ej didn’t want to share it with us but he had to. He had to because nicole, she couldn’t have any fun at all while you were here. So, hmm, think of it this way, you won and this is the prize.

Rafe: You’re good.

Ava: Mm.

Rafe: You are really good.

Ava: Thank you.

Rafe: But I’m still not drinking the wine.

Ava: Okay.

[Exhales]

Ej: Shall we take this outside?

Chad: I would love to if that’s what you want to do.

Abigail: Okay, you know what? Back off ej, I mean it.

Nicole: Listen, you’re coming with me.

Ej: I’ll do no such thing.

Nicole: I insist.

[Tense music]

[Door clicks close]

Johnny: So, uh, really sorry about that. I hope you haven’t changed your mind about investing in the movie.

Ej: This is unbelievable. My own brother is undermining me with my son.

Nicole: Okay. Ej, I get it, you’re madder than hell, but if you don’t calm down, I feel like you’re gonna have a stroke.

Ej: That’s ridiculous.

Nicole: [Sighs] Ej… sit with me. This is supposed to be a date, right? Humor me.

[Eli exhales sharply] Just take a deep breath.

Ej: [Exhales] I don’t understand why everyone’s against me.

Nicole: Well, all that time you were fighting for your life, they were going on with theirs. But chad is not your kid brother anymore. He’s a man with a wife and kids. And johnny’s growing up too and he wants to be his own man and make his own mistakes.

Ej: I wasn’t there for so long. I’m just trying to be a father to my son again.

Nicole: By forcing him to work at dimera enterprises? Come on, he’s not gonna stand for that. He’s got too much sami in him.

[Eli groans softly] Is that what this is about? Sami?

Chad: Don’t worry, nothing can make me back out.

Johnny: Thank you. Thank you so–oh, my gosh, I have the funding. Okay, I better go start working on final draft of the script. Whoo. Hey, hey, just, uncle chad, uncle chad, thank you so much. Come on, come on, come on. Oh, my god, mwah, I could just kiss you all night.

Chad: [Chuckles] Okay.

Abigail: [Laughing] Oh god, you made his night.

Chad: Forget me, what about you?

Abigail: What about me? What about me?

Chad: I mean, when you–when you told ej to back off, I could–I could have, could have grabbed you, I could have kissed you. I mean, I still could. We could grab a bottle of champagne and go upstairs celebrate being in the movie business together. What do you say? As a dj, I know all about customization.

Abe: Well, to finding love again when I least expected.

Paulina: Oh, and to us and to all the fun that we’re gonna have together.

[Both laugh]

Chanel: Sorry I’m late. This is a homemade, for real, florida lime pie. I made it for you, mama.

Paulina: Oh, baby, that’s so sweet. And that pie, that looks good.

Chanel: Abe, if you would just join me in the kitchen, you can help me serve the pie.

Abe: Oh, you know, that won’t be necessary.

Paulina: Your mama’s getting married.

[Both laugh]

Chanel: Oh, my god, congratulations!

Paulina: Oh! [Laughing]

[Both squeal happily]

Abe: Well, look, I am so sorry I couldn’t wait. I had to take my shot before she went to bed.

Paulina: I’m wide awake now though.

Chanel: I’m so happy for both of you, and myself. Okay, I’m gonna get out of the way so that you two can celebrate.

Abe: Oh no, no, no, you’re gonna stay right here and have glass of champagne.

Paulina: Mm-hmm, and some pie. I can’t wait any longer.

[Laughing] Oh.

Abe: Oh, thank you.

Paulina: Oh, whoo, now this is what I call a pie.

[Laughter] Mmm! Mmm, mmm, mm, mm, mm.

Lani: It was really sweet of you to help out with the whole pie crisis.

Eli: Well, I’m happy to do it. My only regret is that it ended up interrupting something very important.

Lani: Oh, yeah?

Eli: Yeah-huh.

Lani: Mm, and what was that?

Eli: Let me give you a hint.

Ava: Now, I know what you’re thinking.

Rafe: Do you?

Ava: Yes. That even though the night didn’t start off that well, it ended up being pretty nice.

Rafe: You are very perceptive. What am I thinking now?

Ava: Oh. I don’t wanna tell you so I’ll show you. Let’s get the hell outta here. Oh, yeah.

Ej: I don’t know what samantha has to do with any of this.

Nicole: Well, sami cheated on you with lucas, and you feel like you’ve lost control of your life. So now you’re trying to regain that control by telling your son and your brother and everyone else what to do. Ej, you’ve been down this road before. You know, if you try to control people, you’re just gonna push them away. So maybe… maybe if you just back off a little bit, you won’t end up alone.

Ej: I’ll take your advice into consideration. In return, I will make you dinner myself.

[Both laugh]

Nicole: Since when do you cook?

Ej: Since someone told me I make a mean omelet.

Nicole: That was me.

Ej: Mm-hmm, it was.

[Both chuckle]

[Soft piano music]

Abigail: The offer is very tempting, but I’m just not quite there yet. It’s just too important, I don’t really wanna… I don’t wanna rush it.

Chad: I agree.

Abigail: I’ll see you in the morning.