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Chloe: Oh, thank you. Well, look at you, all chipper and energetic. I haven’t seen that in a long time. Like, a really long time. I like it.

Sally: So do I. I’ll have the same thing.

Chloe: Uh, so tell me, what’s going on?

Sally: Well, I’m actually headed from here to meet with my very first client, daniel romalotti, I will have you know.

Chloe: Wow, that’s amazing. Congratulations. And now, I don’t have to worry about kevin going over there to cardboard boxes and two recliners. I got this.

Sally: Oh, thank you. Daniel would never. I mean, I know you know him better than I do, but the man is an artist. He is a thinker. He’s gonna want something interesting, but personal, dynamic visuals, but with lots of comfort.

Chloe: Oh, that’s a really good pitch.

Sally: Right?

Chloe: You know, I am just so happy that things are finally turning around for you.

Sally: Yeah, it feels really great. I really was starting to wonder if I was ever gonna wake up and be excited for my life again and have something to look forward to, and now here I am. I really can’t believe it.

Chloe: Well, I get the impression that this mood is about more than just work. I’m gonna guess that things are back on track with you and nick.

[ Sally chuckling ]

Victor: The time has come to tell you all the truth. I have to admit… that my mental state has been somewhat precarious as of late. I hate to say it, but I’ve lived in denial for a while. So, the time has come when I need to do something about it.

Lily: Well, I mean, it’s a little late to ask me now, right? You already bought the place.

Daniel: True. I just–

Lily: What?

Daniel: I guess that I want you to be as excited as I am about this.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I mean, if I’m being honest… I am thrilled. I’m really, really happy that we’re gonna be close to each other.

Daniel: Great. So, it’s all good.

Lily: It’s great. It is. Never ask me again.

Daniel: Okay.

Lily: Wait, aren’t you meeting sally? Right?

Daniel: Well, you know, I do have a little bit of time. When was devon supposed to be coming over here?

Lily: Oh. I have a little bit of time too.

Daniel: Oh, yeah?

Abby: Okay.

Devon: Oh, thank you.

Abby: This change thing, you’re not talking about our living arrangements, are you? Are you wanting to move back into your old building?

Devon: No, no, not at all. I love the mansion. It feels home. Dominic loves it too.

Abby: He does love it, yes. So, what are you talking about?

Devon: I’m mostly talking about the company. Mamie’s investment into it.

Abby: But you love mamie?

Devon: I do love mamie, yeah. I just don’t know how this is gonna change things. I know she’s really adamant about bringing nate back into the fold.

Abby: I see, yes. That does complicate things, but it could be a positive thing, right? I mean, you had talked about wanting to work things out with your cousin eventually.

Devon: The key word right there is “eventually.” ‘Cause I think– I think a lot more time needs to go by before we ever consider bringing nate back and, you know, mamie is just trying to force family unity through business transactions and force us to do things we’re not ready to do yet just for the sake of the company.

Abby: Can I say something?

Devon: Please.

Abby: As a newman and an abbott, I mean, I know a thing or two about this. My family communicates in business memos and hostile takeovers. I know that you are strong enough to not be manipulated by anyone and if mamie wants to use her leverage in the company to reunite you with your cousin, I mean, it’s really not anything to be afraid of.

Devon: Yeah, that’s true.

Abby: Just trust your instincts and you’ll be fine.

Devon: Yeah, I don’t know. Maybe that’s not the only thing about mamie’s involvement that concerns me.

Abby: Okay, what else is there?

Devon: Well, I half think that tucker is behind her investment in chancellor-winters, just to get closer to me.

Abby: Oh.

Devon: It’s a different tune when tucker might be involved, isn’t it?

Abby: Yeah, it’s not just a different tune, it’s not music at all. It’s like nails on a chalkboard. I mean, gosh, can this guy just get out of our lives?

Devon: And yet, this is what I’m dealing with.

Abby: Well, I have faith that you’re gonna do the right thing, so just meet with lily and figure out what the two of you want. Look, I know that you are strong and you are not going to be manipulated or bullied by anyone, so don’t let mamie push you around and don’t let tucker bully you into anything.

Devon: This is why I came to see you because you make everything sound so simple. But I love you for it.

Abby: I love you.

Devon: I really do. Thank you.

Abby: It’s all gonna be fine.

Devon: Thank you. I appreciate the soda.

Abby: Yes.

Devon: See you at home, okay?

Abby: Okay. Good luck!

Devon: Thank you.

Victor: I’m sorry, my darling.

Nikki: That announcement was not at all what I was hoping you would say.

Adam: Dad, I– I really admire that you’re facing what we all have noticed.

Victor: Is that why you tried to trick me into seeing a doctor? To be evaluated without my consent?

Adam: No. Okay, I wasn’t happy about it, you can trust me on that, but you just said that you were in denial. Would you have co-operated if I was upfront with you?

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: I guess… I’ve been faking this whole damn thing, you know? Because I was afraid of what was happening to me. I apologize.

Nick: No apologies, dad. I was wondering if that’s what was happening. Obviously, I hoped it wasn’t, but the thought did occur to me.

Victoria: Yes, daddy. And when nicholas told me, I was wondering the same thing. What needs to be done? How do we handle this?

[ Victor sighing ]

Sally: Professionally, things are fine with nick. Personally… not so much.

Chloe: What is that supposed to mean?

Sally: Nick made it very clear that I need to figure out who I am and what I want.

Chloe: Okay, well that’s an easy one.

Sally: It is?

Chloe: What, yes! Come on! You’re sally spectra, designer extraordinaire. And what do you want? I mean, that is easy too. You want a successful, gratifying future with nick as your partner in every way. Am I wrong?

Sally: I love how you’re able to just cut through all the emotional clutter and get straight to the bottom line. And the bottom line is that the swift kick in my ass that nick gave me really woke me up. I am tired of wrapping myself in this shroud of confusion and despair and pretending like it’s comforting me, when really, it’s just more like a straitjacket.

Chloe: Will you please go easy on yourself? I mean, you’ve been through so much.

Sally: Yes, but that does not give me permission to settle for slinking around day after day, night after night, moping and– and crying into my pillow. I mean, it’s embarrassing and it’s nauseating and pathetic and I’m not even enjoying my own company anymore, so how can I expect anyone else to?

Chloe: Well, you don’t hear me complaining about it.

Sally: Yes, but that’s because you’re such an incredible friend. My only friend, actually, now that I mention it, but that’s okay ’cause you’re so wonderful, you count for about a dozen of them.

Chloe: Well, I do have a very big personality. This is true.

Sally: Well, it is up to me to repay you for it.

Chloe: Friendships are not transactional. Wait, unless you wanna buy me a yacht.

Sally: Okay, noted. But I– I– I need to do this for both of us. It is time for me to get my act together. You know, I’m– I’m– I’m– I’m done with this sadness and this poor me attitude that I have fallen into, you know? I’m– I’m– I am going to embrace this new career, I’m gonna live my life and I am finally going to get my spark back. That is a promise.

Chloe: Go, you.

Sally: Because you’re right. I am sally spectra and I am finally going to start living the name again.

Chloe: Can I get an amen?

[ Sally giggling ]

Chloe: It is a great new plan, as long as it doesn’t include adam. I am just– I’m so thrilled to hear this and I really needed to hear it. I have had a crappy few days and I just needed to be reminded that I don’t have to be living like this.

Sally: Wait, what happened? What’s wrong?

Chloe: Oh, you know what? I– I should have seen it coming because when I first–

Sally: Hello. Chloe, I would love for you to meet my very first client of my brand new business, daniel romalotti.

Chloe: Hi. You know, you look oddly familiar.

Daniel: You know, I was just about to say the same thing.

[ Daniel and chloe laughing ]

Chloe: Good to see you!

Daniel: How you doing?

Chloe: Oh, you look great.

Daniel: Thank you. You too. May I sit down?

Chloe: Yeah. Of course.

Sally: Thank you so much I cannot wait to get over there and walk you through them.

Daniel: Yeah, well, that makes two of us.

[ Phone ringing ] Oh, hang on a second. This will just take a minute. Sorry, excuse me. Hello, matt? Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Did you get the email?

Sally: I’ve got an idea. Come with me to daniel’S. Let me exploit your wisdom and your impeccable taste.

Chloe: Uh, yeah. I think I could actually make that work. I’ve got a couple of hours ’til my next meeting, although I’d rather have a root canal.

Sally: That bad, huh? I’m– I’m so sorry. You were just about to tell me.

Chloe: No, no, no. You know what? Uh, let’s not get into all that. I’m not gonna rain on your parade. You have to focus on your first new client, so to answer your question, yes, I would love to tag along.

Lucy: I really hope dad found us somewhere to live.

Heather: Why? What do you have against the athletic club? Everybody loves this place.

Lucy: I do too. I just– I don’t know. Living here feels so temporary. Once we have our own place, it’ll feel more real. Like we’re actually living here.

Heather: I feel exactly the same way. As soon as we get settled in, I will reach out to your father.

Lucy: Okay. Just don’t tell him we’re here yet. I wanna make sure it’s a surprise.

Heather: You really are happy that we made this decision, aren’t you?

Lucy: I am. I’m really happy and relieved too. Don’t get me wrong, portugal was fun and interesting, and I’m really happy we got to spend some time there. It’s just… I missed america. I missed home.

Heather: I know, honey. Me too.

Lucy: I missed dad too. I mean, even before we left the country, but he’s dad again and um, I’m really happy I get to be near him.

Lily: Okay, so, what do you think? Are we good?

Devon: I think we are.

Lily: Yeah?

Devon: I say let’s send it.

Lily: Send it? Okay. Done.

Devon: Done. Good.

Lily: Easy.

Devon: What is next?

Lily: Uh, next…

[ Lily sighing ] I think we should talk about aunt mamie.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: Yeah, I don’t know. I’ve just been thinking a lot about what she’s done and what she hopes to do.

Devon: Yeah, so have I.

Lily: I don’t know. I just feel like her dreams for the company hinge on nate coming back to work with us. But I don’t know. I mean, is that even a possibility?

Victor: Now… obviously, the top priority in all of this is that we protect the integrity of newman enterprises.

Victoria: Dad, the top priority is protecting your health at all costs.

Nick: Vic’s right. You come first.

Nate: We need a diagnosis and a treatment plan, assuming it’s a treatable condition, which, of course, we’re all hoping it is.

Victor: That’s why you think I should take a leave of absence.

Nate: Yes, I am. And since you and I have already discussed this, there’s no reason for us not to be open about it now. Well, I’ve been making calls to a select few of my former colleagues and I found a world class private clinic where victor can be tested and diagnosed.

Victoria: And I assume by private, you mean ndas from top to bottom?

Nate: Yes.

Victoria: Complete discretion.

Nate: Mm-hmm. We simply create a cover story to explain victor’s absence for however long that is. In fact, since you and i discussed this, I drafted a press release.

Victor: Hm.

Nate: I’ll send you each a copy for your approval before I submit it to the pr department.

Victor: All right. Adam, do you concur with this plan of action?

Adam: No, I don’T. Not at all.

Heather: You’re right, honey. It really is good to be home. You know, this, uh, it feels right.

Lucy: Almost.

Heather: Almost? Ah, yes. Time to call your dad. Okay. Daniel, hi. It’s heather. Uh, lucy and I were just wondering if you found a place for us to stay when we get to genoa city? Give me a call back when you can, thanks.

Adam: A few decades ago, some manufactured cover story about victor newman taking some no big deal routine leave of absence might have worked, but today? Are you kidding me? The press, newman’s rival companies, they’re gonna take dad’s leave of absence and see it for exactly what it is: A red flag that something is wrong.

Victoria: I am sure there are ways to handle this without that happening, adam.

Adam: Okay, then why don’t you tell me what they are and convince me they are ironclad. It’s not possible. Rumors and suppositions have become blood sport and technology the way it is, you don’t think some young, hot shot reporter is gonna find out about dad? Find out where he is and exploit the hell out of it?

Nick: Okay, adam. You made your point. Do you have an alternative idea?

Adam: As a matter of fact, I do.

Victoria: Please, tell us. We’re all dying to hear it.

Adam: We bring the diagnosis and the treatment to dad. We keep it all in house, private, as it should be. We get him whatever he needs and as a family, we help maintain the appearance of normalcy.

Nate: I’m sorry. I think that’s a mistake. What victor needs is a controlled, specialized environment.

Adam: This is victor newman that we’re talking about, nate. We can transform the ranch and/or newman tower into the most controlled specialized environment in the world and we can hire the best specialists money can buy.

Nate: I am telling you, this is not the best course of action. Your health and well-being are on the line here. It would be a huge mistake to compromise on something this important.

Victoria: Mom, what do you think?

Devon: Yeah, I have been asking myself that same question about reconciling with nate ever since mamie made it clear that’s what she wants.

Lily: And what’s your answer?

Devon: I mean, my answer is maybe.

Lily: Okay. Well, that’s better than definitely not.

Devon: Just… nate burnt a lot of bridges that need to be rebuilt with us.

Lily: Yeah, I know. I absolutely agree.

Devon: And as much as I can appreciate what mamie’s trying to do for the family, I still don’t think she’s being completely honest about her plans for the company and if they involve jill or not.

Lily: Well, I mean, it’s definitely complicated given their history.

Devon: Yeah. What about you? Like could you– would you ever be able to see nate working for chancellor-winters again? Because it sure as hell wouldn’t be as a coo.

Lily: No, no. Definitely not coo. I don’t know. I feel like mamie’s kind of hoping that we’ll lean more on our family loyalty than our actual personal connection to jill.

Devon: Yeah, and that’s all fine, but jill owns half the company and we work with her, so mamie has to know there’s no getting around that.

Lily: Okay, let me ask you a hypothetical question, and I’m not saying it’s gonna happen. I’m just, you know, for argument’s sake.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: What if mamie’s ultimate plan is to push jill out and have our family be the sole owners of chancellor-winters? Like, what would you think about that?

Daniel: Well, here we are.

Sally: Oh, congratulations.

Daniel: Yeah.

Sally: This is great. Loads of potential.

Daniel: Thanks. I’m pretty excited about it. I can’t wait to hear all your plans.

Chloe: I just love this folding table. I think this is the perfect place for it.

Sally: Clearly, you don’t need me. So, I would love to hear what you are thinking. Nothing specific. Just a general sense of the perfect living space that you are aiming for.

Daniel: Okay. Um, well, I know that I want comfortable and relaxed. Um… I want a home. You know, I don’t want some flashy, opulent showpiece here. But, I would like it to carry some weight. You know, I want it to feel like a place that somebody lives in that appreciates both art and tech.

Sally: That is exactly what I was hoping you would say. We’re on the same page, my friend. This is gonna be perfect.

Daniel: Great. Hey, lily told me that you’d get me.

Sally: Smart woman. All right, so let’s get started.

Chloe: Uh, I know I’m just along for the ride here, but I have some good ideas about the dining area.

Sally: Well, I am actually trying to impress my new client, so if your ideas are better than mine, I’m stealing them.

Chloe: Oh.

Sally: And by stealing them, I mean, you know, taking them under advisement.

Daniel: Of course. Um, should we start with the bedroom?

Sally: Yes.

[ Knocking on door ]

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Daniel: Oh, it’s so good to see you. Welcome back.

Lucy: Thanks, dad. I would’ve called, but surprises are better, so surprise!

Daniel: Surprises are better. You got me. Come on in. Hey.

Heather: Hi.

Daniel: Hey.

Heather: Hi. Good to see you.

Daniel: Good to see you too. Uh, sally, this is heather and this is my daughter, lucy.

Sally: Hi, nice to meet you.

Heather: Nice to meet you.

Daniel: Sally here was just about to give me her vision for how I should be decorating this place.

Heather: Hm. Well, thank god he’s not going to do it himself this time.

[ Daniel laughing ]

Daniel: That’s a joke. She’s kidding. Yeah, no, it wasn’t that bad.

Heather: It was bad. It was really bad.

Daniel: How did you know where to find me?

Heather: We called your office and your assistant said you were taking a personal day to start decorating your new place.

Lucy: Right. You also sent me photos and your address when you were pretending to need my final approval.

Daniel: I wasn’t pretending. No. Yes, okay, maybe a little, but I’d already bought the place, but I knew it was because, you know, you were gonna love it.

Lucy: Well, you were wrong. I hate it.

Daniel: Oh. Oh. Well, I guess you don’t need your very own room then.

Lucy: I love it so much.

Daniel: Yeah, I thought you would. Um, well let’s get started. Let’s see these plans. What’s going on?

Sally: Okay. Uh, so first and foremost, I’m thinking a clean design edge, but with texture for variety.

Chloe: Yeah, because I feel like you’re a texture kind of guy.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. Yes. It’s as if you’ve known me my whole life.

Heather: Pretty cool, huh?

Lucy: Yeah.

Devon: I’m not a huge fan of hypotheticals, just ’cause you end up going down a bunch of rabbit holes and you don’t get anywhere, but in the real world, I can’t see mamie having the power or the money to take down jill.

Lily: Well, not without a partner, which brings us back to tucker.

Devon: Right. And I can’t confirm that they are working together and I can’t confirm that they’re not. Tucker isn’t giving anything away.

Lily: He definitely excels at that.

Devon: I have to imagine though that he’s probably focused on ashley being back in town and what he’s gonna do about that and the abbotts.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, look, I feel bad for the abbotts, but I’m relieved for us. I mean, do you know what his plan is?

Devon: No, no, I don’t know what his plan is and I honestly– I’m tired of worrying all the time about what he’s gonna do or what he’s not gonna do, unless it’s to my family or to people I care about.

Lily: Which brings us back to nate.

Nikki: What I think is that you’re all getting ahead of yourselves. Shouldn’t we get an initial diagnosis and know exactly what we’re dealing with before we make an ironclad decision?

Victoria: Look, I’m sorry, but I’ve been thinking things through and I have to agree with adam on this.

Adam: That is something I never expected to hear.

Victoria: It’s simple, okay? The more control that we maintain as a family, the more that we can protect dad and newman enterprises from the vultures and the press who are– they’re gonna attack the minute that they sense something’s wrong. So, it’s better that he stay put. It’s too risky to send him someplace else.

Devon: I think this is a moot point anyway because nate already made it clear he’s not interested in leaving newman. He’s got a good thing going on over there. He’s happy. He has victoria. He claims they treat him better than his family ever did, so let’s just let him stay.

Lily: Yeah, no, sure. Let him stay, but I mean, putting work aside, I think it would mean a lot to mamie if we could at least make an effort to reconcile things, right? What do you think?

Devon: I think that– I don’t know. It sounds like it means as much to you as it does to mamie that we do this.

Lily: Well, I don’t know. I guess having her back in town and talking about bringing the family together again, it struck a chord with me.

Devon: What do you mean?

Lily: Well, because dad is gone, mom’s gone, you know? Harmony’s not here. We don’t know if you and tucker will ever have a relationship. Mattie and charlie are off living their adult lives, but nate’s family too and he’s made an effort to put the past in the past.

Devon: Yeah. I can’t argue with you about that. I’ll, uh, I can give it a try. I’ll do it for mamie and I’ll do it for you.

Lily: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Devon: No problem. I, uh, I’m probably gonna get going.

Lily: Okay, we’ll chat later.

Devon: Yes. Of course, we will.

Lily: All right.

Devon: I love you.

Lily: I love you. Bye.

Devon: Yeah.

[ Devon sighing ]

Nate: Listen. I understand wanting to control the publicity, but we also have to think about the best treatment. Doctors can monitor and control things much more definitively if he’s checked into a specialized clinic. Isn’t that the most important consideration?

Nick: In other words, you’re proposing that we send my dad away.

Nate: For the time being. Voluntary admission into a state-of-the-art facility where victor would stay for as short or as long a time as necessary, which will be determined by a team of some of the best mental health specialists in the world.

Victor: So, that would keep me sequestered from my family, my company for an indeterminate amount of time, right?

Nate: Victor, they’re gonna wanna get a handle on your condition without distractions or outside influences, and the entire time, you’d be getting expert care for a reality you finally accepted you need to face.

Victor: So, what would happen to newman enterprises while I’m gone?

Sally: Well, I will give you a call in a couple of days when I have some more detailed sketches and a preliminary budget for you, but I think we’re off to a good start.

Daniel: Yeah, me too. And thank you for humoring my tech fixation.

Sally: Well, yeah, state of the art is always cool.

Daniel: Always cool. You know, I feel validated. That’s how I’m feeling right now. And you, thank you for being her wing person.

Chloe: Oh, you’re so welcome, but I had– I had a good time. That was so much fun and I’m just happy to know that kevin won’t be hanging out, sitting on the floor, drinking coffee out of mugs.

Sally: Well, that was my other idea, so yeah, we could still do that. All right. We’re gonna get out of here, but thank you, daniel. It was really great to meet you both.

Lucy: You too.

Heather: Likewise.

Daniel: I’ll show you guys out. I’ll get the door for you. There you go.

Chloe: Thank you.

Daniel: Yeah.

[ Daniel sighing ] I, uh, I– I can’t believe that you guys are actually here. I had this weird feeling that maybe you were gonna get back to lisbon and just decide that you didn’t want to come back to genoa city.

Lucy: I would never let her do that.

Daniel: I may have found a place for you to live.

Heather: Oh, great. Where is it?

Daniel: It is less than a mile from here. It’s a very nice apartment that’s gonna be coming up for rent and I think it’s gonna be available in about a month and a half.

Heather: She’s, um, she’s not looking forward to living at the athletic club. Apparently, not even if it’s only for a month and a half.

Lucy: No, it’s okay. I’ll be fine.

Daniel: Hey, whoa, whoa. What are you talking about? Once we start moving furniture in here, you can be here as much as you want.

Lucy: Really?

Daniel: Absolutely.

Lucy: Even like, all the time? No offense, mom.

Heather: None taken, luce.

Daniel: Every night for as long as you want.

Lily: Hello.

Daniel: Hey.

Lily: Uh, I guess I missed sally and chloe?

Daniel: They just left, uh, but it went great and I’ll tell you all about it over dinner.

Lucy: Yeah, they were fantastic. They even let me pick the color for my own room.

Lily: Great. Well, I mean, I missed the walk through, but at least heather and lucy got the full tour. Uh, I didn’t know that you guys were back in town.

Sally: Thank you.

Chloe: Thanks.

Sally: Uh, could that have been more fun?

Chloe: If we would have pitched him floor cushions and lava lamps, I just would’ve loved to see daniel’s face.

Sally: I forgot how in sync we are and how we just bounce ideas off each other. I really missed it.

Chloe: I’ve missed it too.

Sally: Selfishly, I’m– I’m sad that you’re all settled in at marchetti, but I am happy that you found success there. Things are going well over there, right?

Chloe: Uh…

Sally: Wait. Is that what you meant when you said you’ve had a hell of a few bad days?

Chloe: Uh, no, sally. Things are not good at marchetti. In fact, I think I’ve made a terrible mistake.

[ Sally sighing ]

Devon: Don’t you have people to do that for you, hm?

Abby: It’s relaxing. Do you know that this is the most relaxing job in this whole place.

Devon: Is that right?

Abby: It is, yes. How did it go with lily?

Devon: Uh, it went great. We’re on the same page.

Abby: Of course. What did you expect?

Devon: I expected that. It’s, uh– it’s kind of like folding napkins for you. It’s always pretty soothing to have meetings with lily.

Abby: And what did you decide about mamie and tucker?

Devon: That we are going to listen to one of them and we are going to be very suspicious of the other one, and I’ll let you guess which is which.

[ Abby chuckling ] Oh, and I, uh, I made the move to reach out to nate.

Abby: That’s great! That’s a step in the right direction. What did he say?

Devon: I just left a message, but I’m sure he’ll reach back out when he’s ready.

Adam: Yes, nate, please, enlighten us. While dad’s away at the clinic for god knows how long, separated from his family and his company, what happens here?

Nate: Obviously, the logical interim arrangement would be for victoria to step back in as ceo. She’s got the experience. Victor’s been satisfied with her work overall. It’d be one less thing for him to worry about while he’s away being evaluated and treated.

Victor: Sweetheart, was this your idea?

Victoria: No. No, not at all.

Nate: I assure you, victor. I respected your request. I kept our conversation and your take on the matter strictly between us.

Victor: All right. At least this much, I appreciate of what you have done.

Nate: I’m sorry. This much? I’m not sure I understand.

Victor: Sweetheart, do you think it’s time to drop the charade?

Nikki: Way past time, as far as I’m concerned.

Victor: You’re fired.

[ Victor chuckling ]

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Sharon: Big day for you girls. For all three of my girls. You seem a little apprehensive.

Tessa: We know we should be excited.

Sharon: Well, should doesn’t really come into play when we’re talking about your emotions. You feel how you feel.

Mariah: I mean, ever since Aria got fitted for her hearing aids, we’ve been waiting on pins and needles for them to come in.

Tessa: And now that they’re here and Aria can have them put in…

Mariah: We’re terrified.

Tessa: I mean, what if they don’t work? What if our precious baby still can’t hear?

Victoria: What I don’t understand is how you could watch me go through so much worry and concern without speaking up about it.

Nikki: I know and I am so sorry. I came so close to telling you.

Victoria: But you didn’t. You didn’t.

Nick: Vic, come on, take it easy on her. Like you said, Dad put her in an impossible position.

Nikki: Your father seems to think someone is scheming against him and they’re going to betray him soon. And this is his idea of how to trick them into revealing themselves.

Victoria: I just don’t understand.

Nikki: Well, personally, I think this is all Adam’s fault. After years of being double-crossed by his own son, Victor now wonders if he can trust anybody he’s close to.

Claire: Excuse me, Nikki. Did you want me to follow up with accounting?

Nikki: I’m– I’m sorry, what about accounting?

Claire: Is everything okay? And if it’s none of my business, please tell me.

Nikki: No, you’re fine. Just, uh, the same. Family issues.

Claire: Is it something with one of your children?

Nikki: No. Um, Victor and I had a disagreement about how to handle something.

Claire: If there’s anything I can do to help…

Nikki: It’ll resolve itself, everything will be fine. I appreciate your concern.

Adam: You’re not gonna tell Dad what I set up and you’re gonna let the doctor do what he’s come to do.

Nick: Oh, yeah. For some random doctor to fake bump into Dad while he judges his mental competence. Absolutely. No problem.

Adam: I know that you will never believe that I could put genuine concern for our father above everything else.

Nick: Never really given me any reason to believe that.

Adam: Really? I’ve never done anything for this family? For your family? Like, donate a kidney to your daughter.

Nick: Yes, Adam. I remember that.

Adam: Yeah, and as far as Victor is concerned, I took a bullet for him. But the world seems to forget about that, too.

Nick: It was a long time ago.

Adam: I’ll tell that to my scar. Okay, you can think what you want, Nick, but I’m concerned about our father. He’s a judgmental, withholding, egomaniac and the thought of him slipping away like this? No, I’m not gonna let that happen without a fight.

[ Knocking on door ]

Victor: I was just about to leave.

Victoria: Uh, I need to speak with you about the new shipping contract that you just agreed to.

Victor: Can this wait ’til tomorrow?

Victoria: No, not really.

Victor: Well, what about this contract?

Victoria: It’s not a– a good deal.

Victor: What do you mean it’s not a good deal?

Victoria: Daddy, I’m sorry. It’s not. It’s not. The numbers are just not there to make it viable, and I can’t believe that any Newman executive would think that it is. Look, maybe you just misread the file or it was some misunderstanding, but this is not normally a deal that you would endorse.

Victor: Wait a minute. Are you saying that I’m slipping or what?

Victoria: No, I just need you to help me understand how you think this is a smart move.

Victor: Are you saying that I’m unfit to run my own company?

Sharon: You girls have been so brave through this whole process. You have been warriors for your daughter. I can understand you feeling nervous and afraid, but don’t forget to let yourself feel the hope and optimism too. I mean, it’s perfectly natural that you would be going through a range of emotions, but let’s just tackle the specifics. What are you really worried about?

Tessa: I mean, uh, what if Aria doesn’t like the hearing aids? It’s not like we can explain it to her.

Sharon: Well, she might not like them. That’s true. But she’ll get used to them, just like with a sippy cup. Remember? It was only bottles for a while and now she does both.

Mariah: Yeah, that’s true. It’s just, she might grow up feeling different, and that’s so hard.

Sharon: It is. But you’re gonna do everything you can to make her feel less different. And you know what I found online?

Tessa: What?

Sharon: Baby dolls with hearing aids.

[ All laughing ]

Tessa: Oh, God. That’s brilliant. Of course.

Mariah: Yeah.

Sharon: See? There are lots of kids and parents in the same situation as you all.

Mariah: Yeah. No. I know. Of course, we know that.

Sharon: Find that community for Aria and for yourself. There are so many, many amazing success stories to be inspired by. You’ll find the encouragement and the support you need there. You can take this journey with others who are in the same situation that you are in. And you know what? You’re gonna do whatever you have to do to make Aria feel more comfortable, whatever the situation.

Mariah: Ah, I guess our biggest fear is… what if it doesn’t work?

Sharon: Okay. Well, I understand that, but your doctor ran the tests. She knows that this condition resolves with the hearing aids. There’s no reason for you to think that Aria will be any different, so this fear is–

Tessa: Completely irrational.

Mariah: One hundred percent.

Tessa: But I still can’t shake it.

Mariah: Yeah. Neither can I. I mean, ever since Aria got definitively diagnosed and Dr. George fitted her for the hearing aids, we have been waiting for this day. We’ve been anticipating and now that it’s here…

Tessa: We just want it to be over.

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: I mean, happily over. That the hearing aid’s a success.

Sharon: I understand. You know, your lives changed when Aria came into the world. And you faced a crisis. Because of the great moms that you are, you found a solution. And today is definitely a success, to have even gotten this far. And things are only gonna get better. Think about the joy on Aria’s face when she hears the world around her.

Mariah: Or she hears her moms’ voices.

Sharon: You know how her sounds are really beautiful and special to you? Well, your sounds are gonna be magical to her.

Mariah: Yeah. All right, I guess we should, uh, we should go.

Tessa: Oh, uh, we have time.

Mariah: Yeah, but it wouldn’t hurt to get there a little early.

Nick: So, tell me again how this is gonna work? You have some doctor buddy who’s gonna casually stroll in, you’re gonna invite him over, introduce him to our father and then I guess he’s going to assess Dad without him knowing it? Am I getting that right?

Adam: Nick, he’s– he’s not gonna be taking notes, okay? He can pull this off.

Nick: Oh. Okay then. So he’s a doctor and an award-winning actor. Nice. You don’t think Dad’s gonna wonder why you invited this complete stranger over to join us? I mean, how do you even know this guy? It sounds pretty unethical to me.

Adam: This is the last resort. You know our father would never agree to have a test on his own.

Nick: Actually, he told Mom and Vic he would consider it.

Adam: Yeah, probably to get them to shut up. And, you know, at the last minute, he would just say he doesn’t need to do it, there’s no problem. Or he would just pay somebody to say that there is no problem.

Nick: That does sound like something our father would do.

Adam: Yeah.

Nick: In a normal situation. This is not a normal situation.

Adam: Exactly. And the longer that he stalls, the worse that this is gonna get, okay? I’m just– I’m begging you to go along with this. Do not tank this. You can hang me out to dry after this is all over. I don’t care. But just give me a chance to find out if he needs us more than he would ever admit.

Victoria: Dad, I am not questioning your decision-making ability.

Victor: Oh, really?

Victoria: Really. I’m just– I’m looking for a little clarification. I mean, there must be something in that agreement that I missed.

Victor: If I need to explain to you what is a good business deal, then I’m mistaken about you. I’m gonna meet Adam at the club. Talk to him about the Kirsten/ McCall/Newman media merger, all right?

Victoria: Daddy, that– that merger…

Nate: Victor, I’d be happy to drive you to your meeting with Adam.

Victor: Why would you do that?

Nate: It’d be no bother. I can pull my car up around the front.

Victor: Why the hell would you do that? First, you are questioning my business acumen and now you’re offering to drive me to a meeting with my son.

Victoria: Daddy, Nate’s just trying to help.

Victoria: Ridiculous. I have my own driver. He’s a hell of a good driver.

Sharon: All right. Prepare for joy.

Tessa: Yes.

Mariah: Prepare for joy.

Sharon: Mm-hmm.

Tessa: Well, when you see this little one again, she will be able to hear your silly little baby talk that you do when you think no one is listening.

Sharon: Okay, I can’t wait. Call me with an update the minute you leave Dr. George’s office.

Mariah: I will video chat you as soon as we are able. The second, we’re done.

Sharon: Promise?

Mariah: I promise. All right, let’s go.

Claire: Nikki, I’m so sorry if it sounded like I was prying. I would never do anything to–

Nikki: You did nothing wrong, Claire.

Claire: I’ll be at my desk if you need anything. I’m always available to listen.

Nikki: Thank you.

Nick: You really do love pissing Dad off, don’t you? Because that’s absolutely gonna happen.

Adam: Look, you stay or go, Nick, okay? But I’m not gonna talk to you about this anymore, all right?

Nick: Oh no, I’m sticking around, Adam. Because I don’t trust how you’re gonna handle it.

Adam: Oh, here he is. So, be cool.

Nick: Yeah, I’ll be cool.

Nick: I brought Vic up to speed about your mental fitness. The truth about your health.

Victor: Well?

Victoria: Daddy, Nick told me that you’ve been fooling us this whole time. I can’t believe you. I can’t believe that you would let me think that there’s something seriously wrong with you. I mean, did you feel that my loyalty needed to be tested that badly? Do you actually think that I would exploit your health just for a job title?

Victor: Are you trying to trick me?

Victoria: Oh, god. Come on. You know that’s not true.

Victor: I know what you’re doing. I know exactly what you’re doing. You’re trying to convince me that I’m losing my own mind.

Nick: I don’t know what to make of Dad’s behavior. I wasn’t expecting that.

Victoria: I feel like there are only two explanations for what just happened.

Nick: All right. Care to share?

Victoria: Dad’s explanation to you the other night about his odd behavior. It’s just a cover-up to hopefully keep us from pursuing this further.

Nick: Meaning there is something wrong with him mentally and he doesn’t want it to get out.

Victoria: That’s one option.

Nick: What’s the other?

Victoria: Dad’s acting like he didn’t tell you that he was faking his illness because he still doesn’t trust me.

Nick: What would be the point of that?

Victoria: His end game has changed. He’s come up with another trap. But this one’s for me.

Victor: Well now, I’ll be damned. My two sons sitting together talking about building a powerful new media empire.

Adam: Dad… I think you’re forgetting–

Nick: Dad, this has to stop, Dad. All right. It has to stop right now.

Victoria: What in the world was all that about? I mean, my father is on his way to a meeting with Adam of all people convinced that a merger that he killed a long time ago, is still happening. Why didn’t you let me say something to him?

Nate: Because correcting him wouldn’t do any good and it might just agitate him instead. You don’t want that right now.

Victoria: So, what are we supposed to do? Just pretend like everything’s perfectly fine?

Nate: To a degree.

Victoria: We should have at least stopped him from going. I mean, god knows how Adam is gonna try to manipulate Dad if this confusion or memory loss or whatever it is continues. He’s gonna use it to his own advantage. I know that. He might even try to expose Dad to the entire world, which will just cause his company and my father to be even more vulnerable than ever.

Nate: Victoria, I have to tell you something.

Victoria: Well, whatever it is, it’s gonna have to wait. I need to get to the club. I wanna be there when Dad talks to Adam.

Nate: Just, I’m asking you to slow down and just listen to me first. I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important. Please come sit.

[ Victoria sighing ]

Victoria: All right. What is it?

Nate: I promised Victor I wouldn’t tell anyone. But then I realized this shouldn’t be a secret from you.

Victoria: Well, Nate, whatever’s going on right now, you’re making me nervous.

Nate: Your father confided in me that, um, he’s concerned that something is terribly wrong with him.

Victoria: He admitted that he needs help? Oh, Daddy.

Nate: And he asked for my help. Discreetly, of course, to find out what’s going on. And once we have a diagnosis, figure out the best way to treat whatever it is.

Victoria: And?

Nate: And I agreed. The man needs help. I will do whatever I can. That he needed help.

Nate: At his insistence.

Victoria: You really considered not telling me this? That my father admitted to you that he needed help.

Nate: At his insistence. Of course, I wanted to tell you.

Victoria: Yeah, but you didn’t.

Nate: Victoria, he and I only just discussed this. This wasn’t some long-term secret. Victor asked me not to tell anyone, okay? My initial concern was that breaking that promise might make him back away entirely out of the idea of treatment. But you know what your father is going through and like I told you before, I don’t want secrets between us.

Victoria: So, he admitted that he needed help?

Nate: Yes. And he seemed scared.

Victoria: What did you tell him?

Nate: That the only way to get everything he wants, a proper diagnosis, privacy, is to go away to a clinic.

Victoria: Do you mean to put him away?

Nate: Don’t look at it that way. Your father can’t see some specialist here in genoa city. Even if they came here or to the ranch, it’s too risky that it could slip out, okay? Any hint of gossip about your father not being all there.

Victoria: No, the fallout for that would be horrible for him.

Nate: And for the company.

Victoria: So, do you know of a place like– like this where he could go and they would keep it private? There would be no leaks?

Nate: I do. I do. Great reputation, top specialist. I met a few of them through the years.

Victoria: And how long do you think it would take for a diagnosis?

Nate: A thorough one? I’m not sure. Um, a week, maybe a little longer. But it will all depend on how cooperative your father is.

Victoria: And, uh, when you talked to my father about going someplace like this, he was on board?

Nate: I wouldn’t say he’s 100% on board. Not yet. And I didn’t push. I made it clear to him that this has to be his call.

Victoria: Are you absolutely sure this is the right course of action?

Nate: Yes, I am sure. And while he’s away, we can say he’s on an extended business trip or a well-deserved vacation. And you can step in as interim CEO, make sure the company runs smoothly in Victor’s absence.

Victoria: And you ran that part of the plan by my father?

Nate: I did.

Victoria: I can’t imagine that he took that too well?

Nate: He said he’d think about it.

Victoria: Yeah, I’m sure he will. That’s where you left it?

Nate: Well, he said he needed to meet with Adam before he made a decision.

Victoria: Adam? Who can’t even be trusted under normal circumstances, let alone when my father’s facing a crisis.

[ Victoria sighing ]

Nick: Dad, this has to stop, okay? No more tiptoeing around it. You need help.

Victor: What are you talking about?

Nick: Your memory is failing. Your grasp on reality is not good. Your ability to make those brilliant business decisions that you’ve always been known for. It’s just– there’s something clearly wrong and it’s getting worse. Adam asked you to meet him here so he could stage an accidental meeting with a specialist who could observe you and make a diagnosis.

Victor: Is that true? Is that true?

[ Indistinct baby chatter ]

Mariah: Oh, it has been agony waiting for those.

Dr. George: It’s only been a few weeks since Aria was diagnosed with sensory neural hearing loss and fitted for hearing aids, but I’m sure it felt a lot longer to you.

Tessa: Oh, boy does it.

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: Yeah.

Mariah: And when we found out that she for sure had inner ear damage and she couldn’t hear.

Tessa: We just wanted to fix things right away for our little girl.

Dr. George: Yeah, of course you did.

Mariah: But now the hearing aids are here and we’re all here, so.

Dr. George: Yes. So, let’s help Aria start hearing the world around her, shall we?

Dr. George: I have every reason to believe these are the right hearing aids for Aria, but we won’t know for certain until we put them in. I’ll need to ensure they fit snugly inside the ear, do some tests to make sure she can hear speech through them, make any adjustments to meet her individual needs.

Mariah: Great. And– and then?

Dr. George: Then, I will teach both of you how to put the hearing aids in and out. And I’ll have some tips for you as well.

Tessa: Uh, tips?

Dr. George: Aria’s not going to like having something new in her ears. She’ll probably try and tear them out at first. Some infants try to play with them, put them in their mouth. So, you’ll have to keep a close eye on her.

Mariah: All right. Uh, so how do we convince Aria that these hearing aids are the greatest thing ever?

Tessa: And not a snack?

Dr. George: We’ll start gradually.

Tessa: What do you mean?

Dr. George: You’ll put them in for short periods of time at first. Then begin increasing the time she has them in, make it fun.

Mariah: Okay. Like a game.

Dr. George: Exactly.

Mariah: And then eventually, she’ll get to the point where she wants to wear them all the time?

Dr. George: Yes. Yes. But try not to get frustrated. Every child is different and it may take you a while to get there.

Tessa: Well, if it helps her, we’ll take however long it takes to get her used to them.

Mariah: Absolutely.

Tessa: Take this. Hi. Ah. You look so good. Yes.

Nate: Well, hello there. Watching where you’re going this time, I see. But you look a little stressed. Has Nikki been piling on the work?

Claire: No, Nikki’s a fantastic boss. She’s so supportive and says thank you often, which is not that common.

Nate: No, but it should be. A good reminder for me to start that with my own team. So if, um, everything’s going so good, why the expression?

Claire: Type-a overachieving, people-pleaser? Is that a type?

Nate: Sounds valid.

Claire: This is obviously a big job. So good for my resume. Not that I’m planning on leaving, but… I want to be the best assistant Nikki’s ever had. So, I try to anticipate her needs. And sometimes after the fact, I’m not sure I did the right thing.

Nate: Oh, I have no doubt you’re doing a great job.

Claire: I’m trying. It’s just hard to know exactly how helpful to be.

Nate: Is there a such thing as too helpful?

Claire: I might have misinterpreted Nikki’s friendliness and pushed a little too hard asking personal questions. I want to be there for her, whatever she needs, but sometimes it’s hard to know what that looks like.

Nate: I’m sure it’s fine. And Nikki will let you know if you cross the line, don’t you think?

Claire: That’s true. Yeah, she’s not the type to hide how she feels.

Nate: Mm-hmm. A Newman family trait.

Claire: Well, thank you for talking me down. You seem to have mastered the art of succeeding at Newman without being a Newman.

Nate: I guess so.

Claire: And not to be too pushy again, but maybe we could get together outside of the office and you could give me some pointers?

Adam: Nick is right. I did speak to a doctor, a specialist, because I was trying to understand what is going on with you.

Victor: What’s going on with me?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Like Nick said, you– you’ve been confused lately, Dad.

Victor: The hell I have.

Adam: It’s true, okay? We’ve all noticed it and because you’re you, you deny it. And you walk it back because you don’t wanna show any weakness. But the shift, it was– it was sudden and I was concerned.

Victor: You tried to trap me.

Adam: No, I didn’t, okay? I want to help you. Dad, I– I knew that if I came to you and I told you what I had observed and I wanted you to meet with a specialist, you would refuse.

Victor: Of course, I would refuse.

Adam: Well, that’s why I wanted an outsider to see if I was wrong. I was hoping that I would be wrong. I just wanted a simple fix to whatever is going on with you.

Victor: I don’t need a specialist. I don’t need anyone to help me. Do you understand? I don’t.

Nick: Dad.

Victor: The fact that you tried to trick me tells me everything I need to know. What are you doing here? You have some things to say about your father as well? Is that it?

Victoria: I knew that you were meeting with Adam to discuss a deal.

Victor: Are you trying to insert yourself? Is that it?

Victoria: No, Daddy? No. I was just trying to observe because I don’t trust Adam’s intentions.

Adam: Did the two of you plan this? To ambush me in front of Dad?

Victor: What are you talking about?

Nick: Shut up, Adam.

Victoria: You, Daddy. Whatever’s going on with you. Can we– can we go to the ranch to talk about this further? Or maybe we should just go back to the office?

Victor: We’re all going to the office, now.

Dr. George: Okay, hearing aids are in. Go ahead.

Mariah: Aria?

Tessa: Aria?

[ Gentle guitar music ]

Tessa: Waiting all of my life for the day we’d be as the sun goes to sleep Mariah: Aria. Tessa: Time for you to dream milky way drift away to stars like an ocean here I’ll stay keep you safe ’cause dreams are for hoping so please, go to sleep please, go to sleep please, go to sleep

Nate: The Newmans are private. They protect their own. The Newman way can take some getting used to, that’s for sure. But it’s never personal. The ugly truth is they’ve dealt with a lot of threats throughout the years. To the family and to the company. So they have every reason to be cautious.

Claire: Oh, sure. I understand, of course, but I just want to be someone Nikki can trust as much as possible.

Nate: Well, that’s obvious. And I’m sure you didn’t cross any lines with her. But if your instincts are telling you to back off, if you sense the need to rein your natural curiosity in, listen. But, um, beyond that, I don’t think I’m the right person to give you more advice.

Claire: Why not?

Nate: Look, I’m a little, uh, pressed for time, but maybe we can grab some coffee sometime soon. And I’ll dispense some wisdom on how to navigate those Newman corporate waters.

Claire: I’d like that very much.

Sharon: Right. There you go, Claire. This wouldn’t happen to be for Nikki Newman, would it?

Claire: How do you know?

Sharon: Oh, I’ve made, gosh, I don’t know how many of those for Nikki over the years?

Claire: You know Nikki well?

Sharon: You could say that.

Claire: Oh, she was your mother-in-law, your family.

Sharon: That’s right. Um, in a way.

[ Phone ringing ]

Sharon: Duty calls?

Claire: Something like that. Nice to see you. Aunt Jordan. Yes, I understand. I just thought I’d have more time. I’m making progress. Of course, I will. Consider it done. I love you too.

Tessa: Hi.

Sharon: Oh, well, this is not a video chat.

Mariah: No, it’s not, but we thought in person was so much better.

Sharon: Face to face with my favorite girl.

Tessa: Hey, sweetie. Hi. Look.

Sharon: Is she wearing her hearing aids?

Mariah: Yeah. Say hello to your granddaughter.

Sharon: Aria. Did you have fun at the doctor’s office? Oh, I think she heard me.

Tessa: I’d say she did.

Sharon: Oh, my god. It’s wonderful.

Mariah: We are very much feeling the joy.

Sharon: Well, I honestly had no doubts at all. But I was ready, just in case. Grandmother.

[ Tessa laughing ]

Tessa: Say [Indistinct]

Victoria: Quite frankly, Daddy, I don’t know what to think. I’ve just– I’ve been worried about you for quite a while now and… oh, gosh. Even though my brothers didn’t see it at first and they assumed that I was only seeing what I wanted to see, which– which was a hideous assumption. I mean, there has been none of this that has been fun for me.

Nick: Don’t be afraid. All right? We’re here for you. All of us. We will get you the help you need. Your health is the most important thing.

Nate: Victor, I got your text and, uh– what’s, uh, what’s going on?

Nikki: That’s what I’d like to know. Victor?

Victor: All right. The time has come to tell you all the truth.

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Sally: Nick.

Nick: Hey.

Sally: Hi. How are you?

Nick: I’m good, how are you?

Sally: Good.

Nick: I, uh, I got the latest progress reports from my financial team. Seems like your new business is going very well.

Sally: Yeah, I’m– I’m excited. The website is up and running, all systems go. I actually have my first real assignment coming up.

Nick: I love hearing that.

Sally: I couldn’t have done it without you. All your support and encouragement. Not to mention the funding.

Nick: Well, sally, I, uh, I always knew you could accomplish whatever you put your mind to.

Sally: Thank you. How’s your father? I’ve been thinking about him.

Nick: Why is that?

Sally: Adam mentioned that victor’s health– just that something’s been off. And I can imagine that would be upsetting.

Nick: So, you and adam were talking about my father’s condition?

Adam: Dad.

Victor: Yes, son. What is it?

Adam: Um, I was wondering if we could grab a drink after work. There are a few things that I wanted to run by you.

Victor: Oh, yeah. Good idea. Looking forward to it. There are a few agenda items I want to discuss with you. You know, let’s figure out a way to streamline kirsten incorporated so it would be most beneficial to newman media.

Adam: Dad, you– you remember that sharon took…

Victor: Remember what?

Adam: Nothing. Um, we– we can touch on all that.

Victor: All right.

Adam: Thanks, dad.

Victor: Yep.

Nate: Everything okay here?

Kyle: Is there an issue I don’t know about? I got a sense earlier you were aiming to confront me.

Billy: We’re gonna talk directly, kyle. Because jack has been playing the go-between for a while now and I don’t think it’s fair.

Kyle: Well, you seem agitated. What exactly are you accusing me of?

Billy: Coming after my job? You made it clear to jack that you won’t return to jabot unless it’s in the co-ceo position.

Kyle: Yeah, that– that’s right. I have. I’m guessing you don’t think I deserve it.

Billy: Whether you deserve it or not is irrelevant.

Kyle: Why is that?

Billy: Because it’s my job. I am the co-ceo of jabot. Jack trusts me and I am loyal to him and to the company that my father built. And I’m doing a damn good job and I’m not going anywhere.

Ashley: Hello again.

Tucker: Hello.

Ashley: Is that seriously all we have to say to each other after everything we’ve been through?

Tucker: What else is there?

Ashley: I don’t know. It seems like there should be much more, right? I mean, uh, don’t we deserve better?

Tucker: Well, there is something you should probably know.

Ashley: Oh?

Tucker: Yeah, I’ve started annulment proceedings. So, you’ll be hearing from my attorney soon.

Ashley: Wow. I don’t know why I’m surprised. I guess I should have expected it. I guess I should thank you for taking care of it.

Tucker: There’s no point in waiting, right?

Ashley: Right, right. Yeah. An annulment, huh?

Tucker: Yeah, I figured it was the best thing. We were married all of five minutes.

Ashley: True. Boy, did we have some fun in those five minutes? Didn’t we not have fun in those five minutes? Anyway, I know I’ve said it before, but I am sorry for my part in how this all didn’t work out for us and, uh, it just seems like such a waste that we have to act like strangers now, tucker.

Tucker: Do you want to be friends now?

Ashley: Oh, I don’t know. We, you know– can’t we be two people that have been through a lot of stuff together and then maybe there can be some kind of commonality? I don’t know.

Tucker: I don’t see that happening.

Ashley: Okay. Well, then maybe we can be two people that can be in the same room with each other without causing each other pain. I mean, we do share a grandchild, remember?

Tucker: I don’t trust you anymore. I don’t trust your motives anymore.

Ashley: And what could I possibly do to change that?

Tucker: It’s ironic, isn’t it?

Ashley: How so?

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Ashley: You know, in spite of your atrocious, truly, truly atrocious behavior in paris, I still can envision a future where the two of us can actually be civil with each other. And maybe down the line, like far down the line, we could actually be friends. I don’t know.

Tucker: Fun. Maybe we could go shopping and get manicures.

Ashley: Do you want me to get on my knees, tucker? Did you want me to get on my knees and beg and plead with you so you could just say no to me?

Tucker: No, it’s probably a waste of time for you to even try.

Ashley: Why? Because you admit that you would just be setting me up or because you don’t think I can convince you that it’s possible?

Tucker: No, I think you can convince me. I believe in your powers of persuasion, but your motives? Not for a second.

Ashley: So, why would I– I waste my time and energy trying to convince you that I think we could have some kind of a friendship?

Tucker: Because what you really want to know is what, if anything, I have planned against you and your family.

Ashley: I’d be a fool not to wonder.

Tucker: Oh, indeed.

Ashley: So, if you hate me so much and you’re so angry, then why don’t you just admit it? Wouldn’t it feel really good just to admit that you’re going after jabot?

Tucker: Has it ever occurred to you maybe there’s nothing I want from you or your family?

Ashley: No, no, nope. Uh-huh. I know you too well. I do. I’ve got this bad feeling that you are out for vengeance.

Tucker: Yeah, maybe. Or maybe I just like watching you squirm just like you and your brother did to me when I first got back to town.

Ashley: Gosh, you worked so hard, didn’t you? To become a better man? This doesn’t sound like the new and improved tucker at all. Are you telling me he’s gone for good?

Tucker: Yeah, I left him in a hotel room in paris. Broken heart.

Ashley: Oh, jeez. Unbelievable. The man that I left in paris was a monster who terrified me with his anger because he didn’t get what he wanted.

Tucker: And– and I’m, you know, I’m not going to justify myself to you anymore. In fact, I’m not sure I care at all what you think anymore.

Ashley: So, just like that, you just– you went from loving me so deeply to hating me so completely. I mean, I can’t help but wonder if you ever really loved me.

Tucker: What difference does it make? You wrecked it.

Ashley: Oh?

Tucker: Yeah, and I’m not about to go back for seconds, I’ll tell you that.

Ashley: I wrecked it. It’s all ashley’s fault, right? So, why don’t you just admit it, now you want payback.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. I want payback. Or maybe I’ve let the whole thing go.

Ashley: But you’re not gonna let me know for sure.

Tucker: No, I don’t think I will.

Kyle: Sure, billy. You’re doing a good enough job at jabot, for now. But how long will that last? You always implode.

Billy: And that makes it okay for you to make a play for a job that isn’t yours?

Kyle: It was my job.

Billy: It was, kyle. It’s not anymore. You walked away.

Kyle: To work with my wife.

Billy: Ex-wife.

Kyle: That’s right. And I was forced out of that job.

Billy: It’s not like jack’s not inviting you back to jabot. I mean, he’s offering you the coo position.

Kyle: I don’t want it.

Billy: Let me guess. You think you’re too good for that job?

Kyle: Jabot hasn’t had a coo in years. It’s a token position. I deserve something better.

Billy: Wow. You always been this entitled?

Kyle: Billy, I just want respect, the same thing as you.

Billy: Oh, well, from where I’m standing, kyle, you’re acting like a spoiled brat.

Kyle: Somehow, your opinion doesn’t mean much to me.

Billy: Do you have any idea what this is doing to your father? It’s tearing jack apart and you seem to be having fun with it.

Kyle: No, I’m not trying to hurt anyone, billy. You’re ignoring the other half of the scenario. That when I was forced out of marchetti in favor of summer, my father chose her over his own son.

Billy: It’s her company, kyle. She hired you to work with her. Why wouldn’t she get that in the divorce?

Kyle: Okay, you know what? My mistake. I don’t know why I would expect any understanding and sympathy from you.

Billy: Oh, okay. So, you feel slighted? Is that what this is about? Kyle, you’re spoiled, all right? You’re seeing this whole situation one way and that’s how it benefits you. As long as you’re happy, you don’t care who you hurt. Does that sound about right? Well?

Kyle: You’re right.

Billy: And what am I right about?

Kyle: All of it, actually. I have been being selfish and spoiled. And I’ve been acting entitled to a job that I haven’t earned.

Billy: Really?

Kyle: And you’re not wrong. I don’t want to be breaking my father’s heart. It kills me. It’s the last thing I want to do.

Billy: And you figured all that out just now?

Kyle: Mm-hmm. I did. So, guess what, billy? You win.

Nate: Victor was talking as if we’re still gonna merge kirsten and mccall with newman media? His condition seems to be getting worse.

Adam: Yeah. Well, I’m hoping that we can change that.

Nate: How?

Adam: I actually spoke to a specialist and there’s various treatable scenarios that could be causing his memory loss.

Nate: I didn’t realize you had taken that step.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Nate: Does victoria know you’ve been talking to a doctor?

Adam: Yes, I informed her and nick.

Nate: And what were their thoughts?

Adam: Uh, they dismissed me. They made it clear they don’t want me anywhere near this. They think I have ulterior motives.

Nate: You can’t really be surprised.

Adam: Nope.

Nate: Still, that must have been hard to hear.

Adam: No, I’m used to it. You know, they have a version of me inside their head. But I can’t worry but I can’t worry about that right now. My focus has to be on my father.

Nate: I can talk to victoria if you want.

Adam: I know you guys have something special, but don’t give yourself too much credit on this. There’s nothing you could say to victoria that’s gonna change her mind about me. So, I’m gonna move forward without them. I’ll take care of victor on my own. Sorry.

[ Nick sighing ]

Nick: Thanks for letting me come up here. Talking about what’s going on with my dad in a public place can be awkward.

Sally: Yeah, of course. I understand. I’m really sorry for everything that you and your family are going through.

Nick: How much did adam tell you?

Sally: Just that victor’s been having some issues with his memory. Forgetting things and getting confused.

Nick: Yeah. Uh, we’ve been trying to keep it quiet. You know, whatever’s going on with my dad, we just want to deal with it as a family. I was hoping adam would be more discreet.

Sally: Even though you just told me about it yourself.

Nick: Yeah. Difference is, sally, I’m not looking for sympathy. I’m sure adam was.

[ Nick sighing ] I’m sorry. Can we just forget I said that? Sorry.

Sally: Look, adam just needed someone to talk to and I just happened to be there. But I will not say anything to anyone.

Nick: Okay. I hope you know, I’m not upset with you. It’s adam I’m mad at.

Sally: Well, it’s scary and stressful for all of you.

Nick: Uh, yeah, for some. Um, for others, they might see it as an opportunity.

Sally: If you mean adam, nick, I really don’t think that’s true. Okay, can we just not please talk about him? We’re here about you.

Nick: Truth is, I’m scared as hell for my dad.

Victor: Uh, who was just here? Was it nicholas or adam?

Nate: That was adam.

Victor: Right.

Nate: I overheard you talking to him about the kirsten, mccall, newman media merger. Saying it was still in the works.

Victor: Well, that’s not in the works anymore. I– I gave the company back to sharon.

Nate: Correct.

Victor: Did I say otherwise?

Nate: You did.

Victor: What’s happening to me?

Billy: Just like that, you’re– you’re not gonna come after my job.

Kyle: Yes.

Billy: Two seconds ago, you were ready to fight me for it, kyle.

Kyle: Yeah, and you wanted to make me feel bad about what I was putting my dad through. Well, congratulations. I do. I’m embarrassed. I mean, you want me to beat myself up some more for your entertainment? Come on, take the win, billy.

Billy: I’m just trying to figure out what you’re actually saying. Are you coming back to jabot, but as the coo?

Kyle: I am saying, I am no longer going to be A… now, what were your words? Oh, yeah, a spoiled brat. I need to accept the situation for what it is.

Billy: And how are you going to do that?

Kyle: Dad feels he needs to be loyal to you and that isn’t going to change. So look, I need to accept it.

Billy: No, you’re missing the point, okay? Because it’s not about loyalty. I earned my position and I’m doing a good job.

Kyle: Fine. Yes, you replaced me and everything is great without me. The point is I’m no longer gonna force the issue. In fact, I’m not gonna return to jabot.

[ Door shutting ]

Jack: What is this? What’s going on?

Ashley: I find it so amazing that you are this bitter and this angry that you can’t even give me a little peace of mind. I mean, really?

Tucker: I’m not angry. It’s just– I enjoy letting you think that I’m out to get you.

Ashley: You’re definitely still angry. Even though, I mean, how many times have I apologized to you about my part in our failed marriage? How many times?

Tucker: How many times did you make me apologize to you? How many times did you make me grovel at your feet? How many hoops did you make me jump through to win you back?

Ashley: Okay. All right. I don’t even know what I can say anymore.

Tucker: Did you ever really love me? Seriously? Or was this whole thing just a setup so you could eventually rip my guts out as a kind of revenge for whatever I did to you all those years ago?

Ashley: I loved you. Completely with my entire heart.

Tucker: Yeah, that entire cold, cruel heart. Gimme a break. You never felt anything for me.

Ashley: You’re saying this because I didn’t give you the life that you expected?

Tucker: Yeah. The life where we were partners. That belonged to just you and me. Where I was as important to you as you were to me.

Ashley: You wanted me to give up everything for you. You wanted me to give up my family, my father’s company, my identity. You wanted everything from me.

Tucker: Isn’t that what people do for the ones they love?

Ashley: No, I would never– look, I would never force you to choose between me and your family, but that’s the price I had to pay to be with you. And you know what? If you could just acknowledge, sincerely, how you treated me in paris was wrong, and it was bad and it was awful, then maybe we could find some way back from this.

Tucker: There is no way back.

Ashley: So, did you ever really love me?

Tucker: Well, you are playing this absolutely beautifully. I couldn’t have coached you any better. Brava.

Ashley: What are you talking about?

Tucker: You’ve got just enough remorse in your voice to make it believable, but not so much that I might get suspicious.

Ashley: And yet you are.

Tucker: Damn right, I am. I’m never going to be anything but suspicious of you from here on out. I– I’ve got no more trust in you. Congratulations, ashley. You’ve managed to push me away completely.

Ashley: You never answered my question. About loving me. I guess that’s my answer.

[ Tucker sobbing ]

Jack: Everything all right?

Billy: Kyle just had an interesting epiphany. Why don’t you go ahead and tell your dad what you just decided?

Kyle: Yeah, billy and I just had a frank discussion about my pursuit of the co-ceo role at jabot. He pointed out that I haven’t been fair to him, or to you. So in light of that, I have decided to head in another direction.

Jack: And what new direction would that be?

Kyle: I’ll let you know when I’m ready.

Billy: You got something lined up? Is that why you folded so easily?

Kyle: I had a feeling that dad would ultimately choose you. So, I made some inquiries, pursued other options. It sounds like a smart backup move, right?

Billy: Yeah, I suppose so.

Kyle: And dad, I owe you an apology. Um, I never should have put you in a position where you had to choose between me and billy. I’ve been acting selfish and entitled and I’ve been wrong and misguided to put that kind of pressure on you.

Jack: Well, I appreciate you saying that. I wish that also meant that you would reconsider the position of coo.

Kyle: You’d basically be creating a position for me as a consolation prize with nothing much to do.

Jack: I assure you that would not be the case.

Kyle: No, I think it would and I don’t want a position like that. I need something meaningful. So, I think it’s time for me to move on. To find myself elsewhere.

Jack: Fair enough. I wish that you could find yourself within the family, within jabot.

Nate: I think there’s something you deserve to know.

Victor: About my condition or what?

Nate: Adam confided in me that he had been speaking to a specialist about what’s been going on with you to get some advice.

Victor: He’s building a case against me. Don’t you see that? He wants to remove me as ceo.

Nate: I’m not sure that’s true.

Victor: Oh, yeah? What did I tell you? My kids are power grabbers. They’re after me. That’s what this is all about.

Nate: Look…

Victor: What?

Nate: I don’t want you to take this the wrong way. Given what’s been happening with you, the struggles you’ve been facing, maybe you need some distance from all of this.

Victor: What the hell does that mean?

Nate: I’m saying, just for the short term, maybe you should consider a leave of absence.

Victor: What?

Victor: I’m not going anywhere. That’s what they all want. This is my company.

Nate: Of course, it is.

Victor: And I need to maintain stability in this company, okay? If I left now, that would look like weakness.

Nate: We could cover it. Make up an excuse.

Victor: That would never work. The stability of newman enterprises is what matters most.

Nate: Your health is what matters most. And it’s being compromised with you being here.

Victor: Nate, I will not let adam or victoria steal my company from me.

Nate: Taking a leave of absence is a safe move. It will protect you, for now.

Victor: How do you figure?

Nate: It takes away any chance that adam could exploit a possibly worsening condition, while you’re in a position of control. And therefore, have the tools at his disposal to remove you permanently.

Victor: Let me ask you something. If I stepped down suddenly, what difference would it make? How can I find a way to beat this?

Sally: So, whatever’s going on with victor, you think it’s serious?

Nick: At this point, I just– I don’t know. But I know I hate the uncertainty.

Sally: Well, I told adam that I thought maybe he should be open with you and victoria about his concerns. Maybe the three of you can work together to help your father.

Nick: Yeah, I think your faith in us might be slightly misplaced.

Sally: You never know. A family crisis can sometimes bring people together.

Nick: With this family, it’s always a toss-up. But, whatever’s going on with my dad, we’ll make sure he gets the treatment he needs, no matter what.

Sally: I have no doubt.

Nick: I am surprised that adam brought this up to you. Makes me think…

Sally: What?

Nick: Well, uh, either my brother’s working you…

Sally: He’s sincere. Whether you want to believe it or not.

Nick: Well, then you and adam must be back on closer terms. Close enough to discuss something so private with you. I’ll take that as a yes.

[ Nick sighing ] Which means you took my advice. And you’re trying to figure out what your relationship to adam really means.

Kyle: Yeah, I need to do this, dad. Myself. I need to take these next steps on my own and see where things take me.

Jack: If this is what you need to do, I’ll find a way to accept it.

Kyle: It’s a way for me to pay my dues. You know, become a better kyle abbott. And who knows? Maybe it will ultimately lead me back to jabot. But I’m not ready to say that’s the case.

Jack: Fair enough. I wonder what changed your mind about replacing billy. You were pretty hell-bent on that.

Kyle: It was billy, actually. He threw it in my face, how self-righteous I’ve been.

Jack: Well, that’s pretty harsh, but perhaps deserved.

Kyle: It was a wake-up call.

Jack: Well, I’m glad you came to these conclusions.

Kyle: Yeah. I’m just sorry it took me so long.

Jack: I wish you’d give me at least a hint as to what these new possibilities are for you.

Kyle: Dad, when I have something more concrete in the works, you and mom will be the first ones to know. Thank you, billy, for helping me see things so clearly.

Billy: Don’t mention it.

Kyle: Yeah, I’ll see you both later. Bye, dad.

Jack: Son. How the hell did that just happen?

Billy: I don’t know.

Jack: I suppose I should be relieved that kyle has finally come to his senses.

Billy: Yeah. Look, jack, I don’t like saying this, but I don’t think he’s being sincere.

Billy: Kyle and I almost got into it at society and we decided to come here and hash it out. He admitted that he’s been coming after my job. I told him that I wasn’t going anywhere and that he was acting like an entitled jerk.

Jack: Yeah. I suppose a confrontation was inevitable.

Billy: It wasn’t fair to you, jack. Forcing you to choose between us.

Jack: And then he just saw the light?

Billy: Well, he defended himself for a minute and then he had a complete about-face.

Jack: Well, he claims that you convinced him. Why would you think he’d lie about that?

Billy: He’s been confrontational with you for weeks. For months even. Trying to get you to push me out.

Jack: Yeah, he’s been relentless about it.

Billy: Yeah. With no signs of backing down. Then I lay it out for him and he has a complete catharsis? It doesn’t add up to me.

Jack: Is it possible he’s just upset? Trying to save face with you and me?

Billy: Oh, I don’t think he’s lying about moving away from jabot. But it just doesn’T… I don’t know, it feels like he’s trying to throw us off.

Ashley: Who’s throwing you off?

Billy: Hey, ash.

Jack: Hey.

Ashley: Hey. Did you hear from tucker?

Billy: Why would we hear from tucker?

Jack: Yeah. What’s he done now?

Sally: I hope everything works out with your father. And I promise, I won’t say anything to anyone.

Nick: Thank you. I appreciate your discretion.

Sally: Of course. You have my word.

Adam: Hey.

Sally: Hi.

Nick: All right, I’ll leave you two to talk.

Adam: I– I– I actually, I need to speak with you for a moment.

Sally: I have a meeting to get to, so best of luck with everything.

Nick: What?

Adam: I just came from the office and dad had another one of his moments.

Nick: What was it this time?

Adam: He was talking about merging kirsten and newman media. Okay, we cannot sit here and keep talking about this. You, victoria, and I, we have to take some action. And we have to do what we can to figure out exactly what is going on with him.

Nick: Yeah, I don’t think so, adam. Because I can’t ever trust that you have our father’s best interests at heart.

Nate: I can’t make any promises, but the sooner you receive medical attention, the better chance we will have to know whether we could stop this before it gets worse.

Victor: Worse?

Nate: You’ll need testing to get to the root of what’s going on. That’s the only way to ascertain if the condition can be reversed or at least treated.

Victor: And you can make this happen?

Nate: I heard back from a medical contact. Arrangements can be made.

Victor: To put me away?

Nate: No, victor. Medical assistance, voluntary treatment and only for a few days. A few weeks at the most. Just enough time to assess the situation thoroughly.

Victor: So, what will be the cover story?

Nate: An extended business trip as you have many times before.

Victor: Hm.

Nate: But it’s your call, victor. You’re a man of action. And this is the way to handle your condition head on.

Adam: Look, I understand that you don’t trust me. How you probably hate my guts at this point.

Nick: Can you blame me?

Adam: Do you really think I don’t care about our father’s health? That I– that I wouldn’t do something to fix it?

Nick: Well, you’re you, adam, and that’s all that matters. The only thing you care about is what you want and what you feel like you need.

Adam: Okay. Well, not in this case.

Nick: You messed with our father’s medication when he was sick. Do you remember that?

Adam: That was a dark moment for me.

Nick: Well, you’ve had a lot of those. More than you can actually count.

Adam: I did not want to kill our father, okay?

Nick: Well, that is nice to know. It’s really comforting.

Adam: Okay, look. You want to focus on the past. I’m trying to help our father. Now, I’ve arranged for him to meet with me here for drinks and the specialist that I talked about is gonna casually stop by.

Nick: You’re gonna ambush our father with some random doctor? That’s a smart move.

Adam: It’s better than nothing. Now, I’m going to steer the conversation, uh, in a place where the doctor can observe and he can do an initial assessment.

Nick: And you don’t think our father’s gonna pick up on that?

Adam: Nicholas, I hope he picks up on that. That means he’s still victor newman. That maybe he just needs some rest or some vitamins or whatever. But if he doesn’t pick up on it, that means it’s just another symptom.

Nick: Yeah, I don’t like it.

Adam: Will you just give this a shot? Okay? Sit down with dad and me. You can observe firsthand. Just let it play out until we know something, one way or another.

Nick: Okay. Sure. I’m in.

Ashley: Well, I just came from seeing tucker, so I thought maybe he reached out to you.

Jack: Actually, we were just talking about kyle.

Billy: Yeah, just to fill you in. Kyle has been trying to get jack to kick me to the curb so he could take over the co-ceo position. I confronted him about it and ultimately, he backed down.

Ashley: Well, that’s good, I guess.

Billy: Gee, thanks.

Ashley: I’m saying I can’t believe that he would put you in that position to choose between your brother and your son. That wasn’t fair of kyle.

Jack: No, that’s definitely not like him.

Ashley: Right. Well, since he backed away from it, why is it throwing you off?

Billy: His turnabout seemed a little, uh, you know, abrupt to me.

Ashley: Well, couldn’t he have realized that he was wrong? It happens.

Jack: Is that the way you felt when you saw tucker?

Billy: Yeah. What’s going on? Did you find out anything more about his plans?

Ashley: He doesn’t trust me.

Billy: Well, he’s got a scheme in mind. There’s no doubt about that.

Jack: It is not like tucker to walk away gracefully.

Billy: You know, ironically, the closest person to tucker right now is kyle because of his relationship with audra. I don’t think I told you this, jack, but I– I asked kyle if he would, you know, use audra to spy on tucker for us a while back.

Jack: When was this?

Billy: It– it was a while ago.

Jack: You didn’t think it was important to tell me?

Billy: It was a spur of the moment and, uh, you know, kyle refused to use audra in order to spy on tucker for our benefit.

Ashley: Wow. Maybe he was being loyal to his girlfriend?

Billy: I told him that the company and the family was on the line and he still refused. Look, I don’t think kyle is really too concerned about us or the company. I think he’s watching out for himself.

Jack: Now kyle, I know, feels rejected and disrespected and wants to prove me wrong for not giving him what he wants.

Billy: I don’t know, maybe there’s a connection here that we’re missing.

Ashley: What’s that?

Billy: Tucker is coming after jabot, which we all ultimately think he’s doing. He’s gonna need someone on the inside. Kyle is feeling boxed in, ultimately think he’s doing. He’s gonna need someone on the inside. Kyle is feeling boxed in, knowing that he’s not going to get what he ultimately wants.

Jack: I don’t like where this is going.

Billy: Well, neither do I. But I think tucker may have got his claws into kyle and turned your son against us.

[ Knocking on door ]

Tucker: Hey.

Kyle: Hey, I got your text. You wanted to see me?

Tucker: Yeah, it’s time you prove yourself to me. Show me you’re ready to take the next step.

Kyle: I’m ready. I won’t let you down.

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Christine: We both saw it so clearly and– it– it wasn’t about us… [ Sighs ] Growing apart. It was– [ Sniffs ] It was about paul pulling away. He’s just not in love with me anymore.

[ Approaching footsteps ]

Christine: Oh, god. Phyllis.

Phyllis: Christine. Hey.

Christine: Did you want something?

Phyllis: Just enjoying this beautiful day, that’s all. It’s lovely today. Uh, enjoying my freedom. My new lease on life, if you will.

Christine: Uh-huh.

Phyllis: Hey, listen, I just wanna sincerely offer my– my sympathies.

Christine: For?

Phyllis: Daniel told me that you and paul are done. That it’s over.

Christine: My marriage is none of your business.

Phyllis: Um… it’s just been a while since you’ve been single, you know, and I thought maybe you could use some dating tips or something.

Christine: Oh, right. Yeah. Wait, are you serious? From you? Your latest romantic partner was a known felon who ended up dead. No, I don’t think I’m gonna be coming to you for advice.

Phyllis: Danny’s in town. Uh, for a few days.

Christine: Yeah. I saw him last night.

Phyllis: Oh, you did? Okay. Wow. It’s so wild. You ended things with paul and then… another ex of yours is in town for more than a few days. You see what I’m getting at here?

Christine I’m sure you’re gonna tell me.

Phyllis: Are you trying to rekindle something with danny, now that you’ve called it quits with paul?

Christine: We’re not friends, so we are definitely not gonna talk about my personal life.

Phyllis: Well, I feel like I am being a friend to you and to danny’s when I tell you, you just shouldn’t chase after him again.

Christine: Chase after him? Okay, first of all, that’s your thing, not mine. And second, unlike you and me, danny and I are actual friends. And daniel is my godson and we’ve always been close. I’ve heard that you’ve been hanging out with danny. And maybe you should take your own advice and not fool yourself into thinking that something will come of that. Right now, your number one priority should be getting your miserable life back on track.

Phyllis: You tore my son away from me. That was your doing.

Christine: Oh, no. That was your doing. All of it. The lies, the way you used people. You dragged an ex-boyfriend back here and drugged him to get a sample of his blood to cover up your little secret. God, look at me. I still get this worked up when I think of all the monstrous things that you have done.

Phyllis: What you’re going through right now is nothing compared to the pain that I felt. You took my son away from me, christine. That was you. I told my son the truth tonight. I said nothing but the truth. And as I said before, he was bound to find out sooner or later.

Christine: So you decided all by yourself the time was now.

Phyllis: Let me get something straight. I need to tell you right now. I love my son. I love him more than words could say. And I’m warning you and danny, don’t screw up my relationship with my son because then I won’t be responsible for my actions.

Lauren: Phyllis? Are you okay?

Esther: Is everything all right? You look a little out of sorts.

Christine: Do I? I just have a lot going on right now.

Nina: Feel like talking to an old friend? How long have you

[ Mellow piano music ]

Danny: You’re positive there is no hope? Counseling, or… maybe some more time apart?

Christine: No, no, no. It’s– it’s over. I–

[ Sighs ] I don’t have any more doubts. Not anymore. And there’s something about that conviction that… almost brings me a sense of peace.

[ Mellow piano music continues ]

Daniel: That’s a pretty tune. I wouldn’t say that the beat’s all that great or you know, would be that easy to dance to. It feels a bit melancholy. Wanna tell me what’s going on?

Phyllis: I just saw christine.

Lauren: Ah, that explains it.

Phyllis: She will never see me as anything other than the thorn in her side.

Lauren: And do you see her as anything other than the same?

Phyllis: What is it about you, christine? This hold you have over men. You put them in a trance or something, don’t you? Don’t you? First danny, then paul, michael. Am I forgetting someone?

Christine: Well, it seems to me that you’ve left quite a trail of your own. Danny being an excellent–

Phyllis: No, no, no, no. We’re not talking about me. We’re talking about you. The holy grail of romantic fantasies, aren’t you? Men would walk through fire. They would chuck everything that’s important to them. Forget– forget dignity. If there’s a chance at winning the beautiful christine…

Christine: I seem to recall a woman obsessed with my husband who faked not one but two paternity tests and lost her son in court as a result.

Phyllis: Do you want to take off the gloves, sweetie?

Christine: What’s going on with you? Why are you so filled with venom? Oh, is it jack? Are things falling apart with the first decent man you’ve managed to keep your hooks in, in longer than six months?

Phyllis: Oh, wow. So you do want to play, don’t you?

Christine: No, you know, actually, I don’T. I’ve had enough ugliness these past few months to–

Phyllis: Well, you brought it all on yourself.

Christine: I have two words for you, phyllis.

Phyllis: What are they, christine?

Christine: Bite me.

[ Door slamming ]

Phyllis: Honestly, lauren, I have tried to make peace with her.

Lauren: Have you? Really?

Nina: I’m so sorry that you and paul couldn’t work it out.

Christine: Yeah. Me too.

Nina: Are you okay?

[ Christine sighs ] Yeah. Um… you know, it’s just– it’s sad when a marriage comes to an end. It’s the death of so many things, you know, your dreams and expectations.

Nina: I know.

Christine: But I– I– I do believe it’s the right thing. You know, paul’s not in love with me anymore, and now that his future is not tied to mine, he can focus on what he does next. I’m gonna do the same thing. We’re just–

[ Sighs ] We’re different people than we were when we first met. We’re different… even from when we remarried 10 years ago.

Nina: Yeah. Well, hm… people change. Hell, look at us.

[ Chuckling ] From pregnant teen to… sleeping on a park bench to, you know, hey…

Christine: A best-selling author, screenwriter. Quite a transformation.

Nina: Mhm-hm. Well, I had a pretty fabulous roommate back in the day who facilitated that sea change. Made me a proper lady.

[ Both chuckling ]

Christine: Try this book on your head. Balance. This is perfect. This is great. You are doing great. Put your knees together.

[ Nina chuckling ]

Nina: Uh.

Christine: We had some good times.

Nina: Yeah, we did. And some not-so-good times.

Christine: Oh, like you stealing philip from me?

Nina: Oh. You know how badly I feel about that. But I got a wonderful son out of it.

Christine: That you did.

Nina: I’m here for you, cricket.

[ Sighs ]

Christine: You always have been.

Nina: Like you’ve always been there for me.

Christine: Nina, I really didn’t do anything.

Nina: Yes, you did, cricket. You made me the most incredible promise. From the moment you said that you would take care of my baby if I didn’t make it, I felt so much better. I stopped worrying that he would go to some institution or be brought up by strangers or something. I… I even wrote it down on a piece of paper and gave it to the chaplain. So everyone would know that I wanted you to have my baby.

Christine: I didn’t know that.

Nina: I wanted him to be brought up by someone that I knew would love him. Someone… who’d tell him about his real mother. Someone who would make him understand how much I loved him. Anyway, thanks.

Christine: I made one promise, nina. I’m just glad that I never had to act on it.

Nina: You’re the only real friend I’ve ever had.

[ Sighs ] I love you.

Christine: I love you too. You’ll

[ Christine sighs ]

Christine: I want the best for paul.

Nina: Yeah, I know you do. And I know he wants the best for you, too.

Christine: I just hope we can stay friends. That’s really what friendship’s all about, right? Wanting the best for one another.

Nina: Absolutely.

Christine: Well, while searching for what he wants for the next phase of his life. And I guess I am too.

Nina: Any decisions? I know you talk about work or play or…

[ Sighs ]

Christine: I saw danny last night.

Nine: No. He’s here in town?

Christine: He is going to stay in genoa city for a while between tours. Visit with daniel and lucy.

Nina: Oh, which means he has to see phyllis, poor guy.

Christine: That woman claims she’s changed her evil ways. That she’s walking a path of righteousness.

Nina: Oh, please.

Christine: I don’t buy for a minute, she’s gonna stay on it.

Nina: Oh, no, of course not. So, did seeing danny, like, you know, reawaken any old feelings? I mean, you guys had such a great love story and you also had so much fun together.

Christine: We do have quite a history.

Danny: Makes you wonder what the future is.

Christine: Oh, I always wonder.

Danny: Is there a romalotti in your future by chance?

Christine: Hm. You never know. Stranger things have happened.

Danny: What do you think? The lawyer and the rock singer, huh? Together.

Christine: Sounds like a good book, huh?

Danny: It does.

Christine yeah.

Danny: Does it have a happy ending?

Christine: I certainly hope so.

Danny: So do I.

Christine: All right. Do we need another candle?

Danny: No. No, it is perfect. It’s perfect. Just like you.

Christine: I’m serious.

Danny: I’m serious too. The place looks great. No one is gonna believe this is our first dinner party. Believe me. This is gonna be fun, isn’t it?

Christine: Well, I’ll let you know after I’ve fed everybody without spilling sauce on their laps.

Danny: You’re really nervous, aren’t you?

Christine: A little. But I figure, hey, it’s a joint effort. Any screw-ups and you take half the blame.

Danny: Well, that’s what husbands are for, dear.

Christine: Well, no matter what happens, I know one thing’s for sure. I’m happier than I ever imagined.

Danny: So, am I.

Christine: Well, you really are tired. I guess the concert tour did wear you out.

Danny: What the heck?

Christine: What’s the matter?

Danny: There’s some leak in here or something? There’s water dripping on me.

Christine: Huh. Well, it’s a good thing it woke you up. You have to be at rehearsal in a little while.

Danny: Yeah, it did wake me up.

Christine: Why are you looking at me like that?

Danny: Because there’s ice in this coffee.

Christine: Honey, it’s iced coffee.

Danny: Yeah. Well, there’s one ice cube only.

Christine: Are you accusing me of something?

Danny: The water that dripped on me was really cold.

Christine: Now just a second.

Danny: No, I’m not gonna wait. No. Was it from this cube?

Christine: Like I said, at least it woke you up.

Danny: Really? Well, I’m sure it’s gonna wake you up too.

Christine: No. No, no, no, you wouldn’T. Come on, no.

Danny: Wait yourself. You wait yourself.

Christine: Please, no.

Danny: There’s only one thing that’s gonna stop me.

Christine: Okay, I’ll do anything. Just name it. What?

Danny: Give me a kiss.

Christine: Okay.

Danny: Give me a kiss. Okay. Mhm. Feels good, huh?

Christine: I can’t believe you. It’s so cold. It’s so cold.

Danny: Oh, baby, I’ll warm you up. I’ll warm you up.

[ Both laughing ]

Christine: Well, I could definitely use some fun.

Daniel: So, you already saw christine then?

Danny: Yeah, we, uh, ran into one another. Now, don’t go thinking that it’s more than it really was.

Daniel: Sure. I can just ignore all that history between the two of you.

Danny: No, there is, uh… definitely history. I was affected more than I thought I would be when she told me it was over with paul.

Daniel: Well, I think that makes sense, dad. You know, somebody comes back in your life that you used to love.

Danny: Knowing that christine is now free, it just uh… it stirred up all these feelings and got me thinking about what could have been and… what maybe could still be.

[Coughing] Copd isn’t pretty.

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Lauren: It’s so good to see you.

Danny: You too.

Daniel: Here you go. Fabulous. Hey, you okay? Something happen at work?

Phyllis: No. I just had a little run-in with your godmother.

Daniel: Really? Christine?

Phyllis: Yeah. Still having trouble letting the past go, huh?

Phyllis: Well, I actually think it’s christine who can’t let the past go. She seems to… not accept that I am a changed woman.

Lauren: I keep telling your mother it is not healthy to hold on to this hatred from the past. Believe me, I understand that.

Daniel: Listen, nobody expects the two of you to be best friends, so…

Lauren: Exactly. Avoid her.

Phyllis: Oh, yeah. I– I mean, I will. I think it’ll be difficult in this town, but you know, I’m gonna try. I’m gonna try to do that. Definitely. From here on out, I’m just gonna make peace with cricket.

Danny: That’s great.

Lauren: Now, just do it.

Nina: So… here you are caught between two loves again.

Christine: I’ve been here before, but this time it’s different. I’m not choosing between the two of them.

Nina: No, I know. Paul is part of the past. Is danny the future? I mean… could you imagine reigniting a romance with him?

Christine: I don’t know. We’ve had so many stops and starts and… almosts.

Nina: Yeah, I know. But if you could get back what you had all those years ago, would you want to?

Christine: And get hurt so deeply again?

Nina: You know, it really wasn’t his fault the way things turned out.

Christine: Oh, I’m well aware of whose fault it was.

Danny: I’m just really sorry you had to go through this with phyllis. I– I certainly never wanted it to happen.

Christine: Just like you never wanted to take her to bed. Don’t answer that and please don’t give me any speeches about how if you could change the past, you would. Because you can’t, none of us can.

Danny: You can change the present and what happens in the future.

[ Scoffs ]

Christine: You seem to be forgetting your son. He is an innocent little boy. He didn’t ask to be brought in this world by mistake. But he’s here and he is your responsibility. Now, I think you should go. No.

Danny: I love you. I’ve never stopped loving you.

[ Breathing heavily ]

Christine: Just so you know. I haven’t said anything to paul but I– I expect we’ll be married during the holidays.

[ Sobbing ] How could you do this?

[ Sobs ] How could you do this to us? God, how could you do this?

[ Sobbing ] Oh, god.

Nina: So… do-over? Or no do-over?

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Danny: Amazing. Yeah.

Lauren: All right, you guys, this has been great. I have a meeting I have to get to. And you, you’re not allowed to go back to L.A. Without telling me. We need a major catch-up.

Danny: Absolutely. You got it.

Lauren: Okay. Bye, sweetie.

Phyllis: Thanks for being such a great friend.

Lauren: Aw, I’m glad I could help. Now, you know that I have been on the bad side of christine a time or two, but we made it through. And we, like you, have shared some past romantic partners. But I’m not thinking about her when I’m reflecting fondly on my relationship with paul or danny. And you shouldn’t be thinking about her either when you’re thinking about the good times with these guys. Or when you’re making new memories. Okay?

[ Lauren chuckling ]

Christine: We missed our chance.

Nina: Okay, well, really? Because you and danny are both single for the first time in a long time. Do you see any reason why you shouldn’t explore the possibility of a relationship? You know, just find out one way or the other if there’s something there. But listen, what if the timing is right, finally? What if after all these years you guys could have something amazing? I mean, don’t you owe it to yourself to find out?

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. I heard you were back from lisbon. Hi. I didn’t know you were in town.

Nina: Yeah, I just got here.

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. How are you?

Christine: Is michael still in singapore?

Lauren: Yes, he is. Oh, gloria can certainly get herself into some very interesting situations. I have no idea where she would be if she didn’t have a son who is a fabulous attorney. Anyway, enough about that. How was your trip? Oh, you and paul?

Christine: It’s, uh, it’s over.

Lauren: Oh, honey, I’m so sorry.

Nina: Our friend is just trying to decide what her future looks like.

Lauren: Professionally?

Christine: Uh, yeah, partly.

Lauren: Well, you know, you and michael, you really enjoyed being in practice together.

Christine: Well, michael wouldn’t take no for an answer.

Michael: No, I think the combination of your skills and mine has the greatest likelihood of success. And I want– I need this to be a success.

Christine: So, you’re at my mercy.

Michael: [ Scoffs ] Hm. Well, once again. This is the contract desmond signed. He wanted something the size of the genoa city phone book. But I insisted it be concise, simple, and open-ended.

Christine: He must want you very badly.

Danny: Well, desmond doesn’t know it yet, but he wants us.

Christine: Baldwin, williams, and associates.

Michael: We can put your name first if you like.

Christine: No, it sounds better this way.

Michael: Well, then let’s put pen to paper.

[ Christine sighs ]

Nina: Hey. What is it? What are you thinking about?

Christine: You– you both just, you have… careers that you love and you have terrific children. And… you know, I just wonder, did I… make a mistake putting career ahead of family?

Christine: Should I have made different choices?

Nina: Oh, honey. No, don’t second guess yourself.

Lauren: Yeah, look, we all make choices and we all use the information we have at the time. None of us has a crystal ball.

Christine: But paul wanted a family… and I– I put him off.

Paul: You care a lot more about your partnership with baldwin than you do about starting a family with me.

Christine: That’s not true.

Paul: It is true.

Christine: Paul, when I thought I was pregnant… I wasn’t excited. Not the way an expectant mother should be. I want to be thrilled when I am carrying your baby.

Paul: Right. So in two years, you will be?

Christine: Yes, I will.

Paul: You know… what I think you don’t understand is there’s always gonna be something. There’s always gonna be a little reason why having a baby isn’t convenient.

Christine: All I can say is I am sorry that I wasn’t honest from the beginning. That is why I came home now to talk to you. Paul, this isn’t the right time for me. We have to be in this together.

[ Paul sighs ]

Paul: Well, it just seems as though that for the next two years we won’t be.

Christine: I hope you understand how I feel. God, please tell me that you do. I mean, yeah. You’re a little girl and you’re playing with your dolls and you just… you always assume you’re gonna be a mom one day. Suddenly here you are and– and… and it didn’t happen.

[ Sighs ] And it– it just makes you wonder.

Nina: Yeah. But, what if not having children of your own allowed you to make a difference in the lives of other people’s children, you know? All that work you did with pregnant teenagers. All the time you spent with chance when he was little. I mean, you’re aunty cricket. And you played a major role in daniel’s life.

Lauren: And fen’S.

Christine: Paul and I had… that one chance to have a child and then…

Paul: Look at those beautiful blue eyes. We’re at memorial. You had surgery. Okay? The doctors took really good…

Christine: The car? The car.

Paul: Yeah, I know. I know there was a car and you were injured. I promise you, everything’s gonna be fine. You’re in recovery now. You don’t have to talk, just rest. It’s okay. Just rest.

Christine: No, the baby.

Paul: Sh, sh, sh. No, no, no. Everything’s gonna be fine.

Christine: No.

[ Sobbing ] Tell me the baby made it. Tell me the baby made it, please. Tell me.

Paul: I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

Christine: No.

Paul: I’m afraid we lost her. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.

[ Christine sobbing ]

Nina: Maybe it is too late to have children. But you know what? It’s certainly not too late to… have a romance. You know, have some fun, be happy.

Christine: Yeah. So, nina… [ Clears throat ] Thinks I should… explore things with danny since he’s gonna be in town for a while.

Lauren: Oh, wow. Is that… something you would want?

Christine: Oh, I don’t know.

[ Sighs ] You know, we’ve moved on. We– we’ve become great friends. I don’t want to lose that, and… quite frankly, and I know she’s your friend lauren, but I do not need the aggravation of phyllis right now.

Lauren: Well, I was just with phyllis and we ran into danny and daniel at the club. And she was saying how she regretted that she… let you get underneath her skin. And that she wanted to do better.

Nina: Um, forget phillis. Okay?

Christine: Ah, I wish I could.

Daniel: You know, mom, I keep hearing great things about your work at omega sphere.

Phyllis: Oh, do you? You know, I’m working very hard and I’m taking every opportunity to be a better person. Okay? So, I declare, today is day one of my christine-free brain. Thoughts?

Danny: Wow. Well, keeping that up is gonna be quite the accomplishment.

Daniel: I don’t think you’ll make it to day two.

Danny: Ah, come on.

Phyllis: Have a little faith.

Daniel: I would love for you to succeed. I would, I really would. But you know, christine has been great to this family and you have to admit that. And she let me live with her and she defended me in court. Why do you even care anyway? I mean, it’s got to be cramping your style with dad having a teenage kid underfoot.

Christine: I already explained to you why I care.

Daniel: Because I’m the son you never had.

Christine: Yeah. Don’t make me regret being straight with you.

Daniel: I’m sorry.

Christine: What, did you get the feeling that I wasn’t sincere? Because I was. I think you’re terrific. I’ve enjoyed our time together. I think it would be a real shame if you left this way.

Daniel: What’s the point in staying?

Christine: Because I want you to stay and I know it would mean the world to danny.

Phyllis: Well, then cheers to the b– christine.

Danny: Hear, hear.

Lauren: Well, I’m gonna get a coffee to go and go to my meeting. I really hope I get to see you again before you go to los angeles.

Nina: Yeah, sure.

Lauren: And honey, if you need anything, you call me. All right?

Christine: Thank you.

Lauren: All right.

Christine: See you soon.

Lauren: Okay, you got it. Bye.

Nina: Bye. You’re really at a crossroads, aren’t you?

Christine: I guess I am.

Nina: I wish I could write the next chapter of your life for you. But you know, you’re gonna have to do that yourself.

[ Christine chuckles ]

Christine: I know.

Nina: And listen, don’t beat yourself up about… what you did or didn’t do in the past, right? You had two great loves. It’s more than most people get.

Christine: You’re right. And I am very grateful for everything I’ve been given. Including an amazing friend who has sat with me here and talked everything through. Reminisced, played what if? But I do think I have a better idea of which direction I wanna go in.

Nina: Good and you know, you can go anywhere. Just remember you’ve got a best friend who wants to come along for the ride.

[ Both giggling ]

Christine: Always.

Danny: Here, let me help you with this.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa, whoa. I got it. I got it. I uh, gotta get out of here. I gotta get to a meeting. Why don’t you come with me?

Phyllis: Ha, really?

Daniel: Mhm-hm. Being pitched a video game for the platform and, uh, kind of like your take on it.

Phyllis: I have so many opinions.

Danny: Whoa, shocker.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness, daniel. Okay.

Danny: You are– you’re doing really well.

Phyllis: Hey, um, would you be interested in having dinner with me tonight?

Danny: Oh, um… you know what? We’ll, um… yeah, we’ll figure something out. Okay?

Phyllis: Okay.

Christine: Hi. How are you?

Daniel: Hey.

Christine: Good to see you.

Daniel: Good to see you. Yeah.

Danny: Hi.

Christine: Hi.

Danny: Wow. I– I’ve been thinking about you.

Christine: Yeah?

Danny: Yeah.

Christine: Yeah?

Danny: Yeah. I wanted to get your thoughts on something that I’m working on.

Christine: Okay.

Danny: Yeah?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: Right this way. Step right up. Have a seat, my dear. Don’t worry, you don’t have to sing.

[ Both chuckling ] Okay. Here it is.

[ Mellow piano music ]

Danny: What do you think?

Christine: It’s beautiful.

[ Mellow piano music continues ]

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Adam: Damn it!

Nick: Good morning, dad.

Victor: Hey, son. Hi, sweetheart.

Victoria: Good morning.

Victor: So, to what do I owe this visit?

Nick: I brought vic up to speed about your mental fitness, the truth about your health.

Victor: My health?

Victoria: Daddy, nick told me that you’ve been fooling us this whole time. I can’t believe you. I can’t believe that you would let me think that there’s something seriously wrong with you. I mean, did you feel that my loyalty needed to be tested that badly? Do you actually think that I would exploit your health just for a job title?

Victor: What is this all about?

Kyle: You’re doing everything right, mariah. And the audiologist you saw came highly recommended.

Mariah: Mm-hmm. Yep. Dr. George is amazing. You know, she was on devon’s care team when he got his cochlear implant.

Kyle: Perfect. He knows her from personal experience.

Mariah: She’s fantastic. She’s so knowledgeable and extremely patient, especially with tessa and me and our endless questions.

Kyle: See, you’re setting yourselves up for success in every way.

Mariah: Yeah, but still, I just have all of these doubts, these worries in my mind.

Kyle: Well, then let’s take the what-ifs head on. Even if the hearing aids don’t work, there are other options, right?

Mariah: There are.

Kyle: Okay. You have a strong support team.

Mariah: Yeah, the best.

Kyle: You can do this, mariah.

Mariah: Thank you. I needed to hear that. Well, what about you? How is the job search going?

Kyle: Oh. Uh, refresh my memory. Um, what exactly is a job?

Mariah: Oh, please tell me you’re at least looking.

Kyle: Why? I’m rather enjoying the easy life.

Mariah: Yeah, because you always struck me as a man of leisure.

Kyle: Well, I’m learning how to make sourdough from mrs. Martinez.

Mariah: Of course, you are.

[ Kyle laughing ]

Kyle: No, no. Um, but I am having fun.

Mariah: That’s great. But how much longer can that last? I mean, I know you. You’re just like your father. You love hard work. You love proving yourself.

Kyle: That’s true. And the downtime has been driving me crazy.

Mariah: Okay. So, do you have any idea what you wanna do next?

Kyle: I do actually. I want to be back at jabot in my old co-ceo job.

Mariah: Okay. Wait a second. I– I– I thought you said things were going downhill at jabot, and now you want back in? I think it’s too bad since your uncle has your old job.

Kyle: That could be changing soon.

Billy: Look at you. You’re here.

Chelsea: I’m back, baby.

Billy: Thank god.

Chelsea: That was the welcome home I was waiting for.

Billy: It’s damn good to see you.

Chelsea: Did you miss me?

Billy: Every day. And why didn’t you tell me you were coming home?

Chelsea: I wanted to surprise you. Be a little mysterious. Did it work?

Billy: Am I smiling?

Chelsea: Your face. It’s not the same as video chats.

Billy: No, it’s not the same like this.

Chelsea: Well, full disclosure, I’m also here for a little bit of work. I have a marchetti meeting to discuss the spring collection.

Billy: I heard about that.

Chelsea: I also need to put out a few fires.

Billy: Trouble at marchetti?

Chelsea: Let’s just say summer and chloe both have very strong personalities.

Billy: I haven’t heard of any issues.

Chelsea: Well, that’s about to change.

Summer: They’re good, but they’re just not there yet.

Chloe: Um, oh, okay, uh, these are just initial sketches just to give you an idea of where we’re headed.

Summer: I get that. But I really do think that we need to go back to the drawing board. Start completely fresh.

Chloe: We’ve done that a couple times already. Look, summer, can you please just trust me and my years of experience? These are good. We just need a bit more time to get them fleshed out.

Summer: Marchetti has a very specific look. A very specific clientele.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] Okay, look, you just need to give chelsea and me more leeway. We know what we’re doing. We have years of experience.

Summer: So, you mean more experience than– than me?

Chloe: That’s not what I said.

Summer: Look, I know that you and chelsea have a lot of experience. You’ve worked together successfully in fashion before and I know that that means that you’re used to doing what you want to do. But I’m in charge of marchetti and I know exactly what I want.

Chloe: Fair. But also being in charge means listening to your people and letting their creativity flow.

Summer: So, you think that I’m holding you back? Is that it?

Chloe: Look, I– I thought maybe in the beginning when we were working together, maybe there were just some initial bumps in the road, but lately, you seem to be second-guessing every design and suggestion we make. Why can’t you just let go?

Nick: Dad, she knows everything.

Victoria: Yeah, I know everything. Nick told me that you’ve been pretending to appear mentally unstable, forgetting big life events, drawing strange pictures and leaving them behind like breadcrumbs for nicholas to find.

Nick: I know you had reasons for it. Vic and I have talked about it. We’re willing to go along with this plan of yours to help you prove that adam is the one you need to be worried about.

Victoria: That’s right. Adam. Adam is the one with the loyalty issue. This plan should be for him and for him alone.

Victor: I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. What plan?

Nick: The plan that you admitted to me.

Victor: I didn’t admit to a damn thing. I didn’t set a trap for anyone. What are you talking about?

Nick: Dad, enough with these games. You said to me that you were setting a trap to uncover any traitors that were around you.

Victor: Are you trying to trick me?

Victoria: Oh, god. Come on. You know that’s not true.

Victor: I know what you’re doing. I know exactly what you’re doing. You’re trying to convince me that I’m losing my own mind.

Adam: Well, good morning, barely.

Sally: Oh, my god. What time is it?

Adam: It’s, um, it’s pretty late. Which is not surprising since we were, uh, up most of the night.

Sally: Have you heard from your work?

Adam: Yeah. I got a half a dozen texts from nate that I didn’t hear. Haven’t, uh, slept that soundly in a long time.

Sally: Yeah, me neither, I guess.

Adam: Look, I know that this was unexpected and I just wanna make sure that you’re okay. I know we still have a lot to unpack after all that we talked about and, uh, and did last night. I understand if last night does not mean what I hope it means. Do you regret that we spent the night together?

Sally: I don’t regret what happened last night. But you’re right. There is a lot to unpack.

Adam: We could talk once I’m done with work if you want. We can– maybe wanna grab some dinner?

Sally: I think I just need to take a breath. You know, just let it sink in before I figure out where things go from here.

Adam: Of course.

Sally: Thanks. I… appreciate that.

Adam: For the record.

Sally: Yeah.

Adam: I don’t regret a single moment about last night. I’ll see you later.

Nick: Nobody’s trying to trick you, dad. After our conversation last night, I reached out to vic. I told her everything.

Victor: Our conversation last night?

Nick: Yes. I confronted you about the drawing adam found in your desk. The one made up of the snake with all the kids’ names in it. It’s from the serpent of names. From that– that– that book from my childhood that I loved so much.

Victoria: Nick told me that you’ve been faking this condition of yours and you’ve been trying to deceive all of us.

Victor: What?

Nick: You confessed to me that you were setting a trap to test your kid’s loyalty.

Victor: I– I don’t know. Do I need to do that?

[ Knocking on door ] Come in. Oh, nate.

Nate: Sorry for interrupting.

Victor: Take me out of here. What the hell are you talking about?

Nick: Dad.

Nate: Of course.

Nick: What the hell is going on?

Billy: So, how’s my buddy, connor, doing?

Chelsea: He’s doing great. He says to say hello to you.

Billy: Oh, yeah? Tell him I say hello. And that’s all true? Everything’s good with him?

Chelsea: It’s better than good, billy. The school is fantastic. It’s doing wonders for connor’s self-esteem and mental health.

Billy: That’s amazing.

Chelsea: Yeah. He’s around a bunch of kids that struggle with the same difficulties, you know? His age, they can talk about things openly. So, it was the right move going to the school.

Billy: I know the last time that I visited, he, uh, he seemed really proud of himself. I think some of that had to do with him picking the school, you know, finding it on his own, helping you and adam make that tough decision to go there.

Chelsea: He knew what he wanted. My son is smart, intuitive. Oh, and he has also moved into the dorms, so that’s going well.

Billy: Wow. Not afraid to make choices for himself, huh?

Chelsea: Yeah. And he has also told me with confidence that if I want to come back to genoa city so I don’t have to continue working remotely, he supports that.

Billy: Well, he must feel at ease there.

Chelsea: Yeah, he does. He is busy. He has so many activities. He’s playing sports. I definitely plan to go back and see him on the weekends. But the truth is, even when I was there, I was only seeing him on the weekends anyway because it’s a boarding school.

Billy: Look at you. You did the right thing by your kid. That’s good. You made him feel safe and heard.

Chelsea: Well, thank you for all your support. It really means a lot to me.

Billy: He’s a wonderful boy and you’re an amazing mother. And selfishly, I’m very happy you’re gonna be spending more time here ’cause I need you around more than ever.

Chelsea: Oh, yeah?

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: You know, I still have my apartment upstairs.

Billy: Oh, is that right?

Chelsea: Yeah.

Billy: That one right there?

Chelsea: That one right there. You wanna go up for a bit?

I know this is out of place

I’m glad that you could

come around

I’ve been sipping on

an empty cup since 10

I just can’t find my way

to say what I’ve been

trying to say

the words don’t want

to make a sound

and I know that I’ve wasted

too much time

baby, don’t you understand

I just want to be your man

baby, don’t you understand

I just want to be your man

baby, don’t you understand

I just want to be your man

baby, don’t you understand

I just want to be your man when my doctor gave me breztri for my copd

Summer: I’m not second guessing. I have faith in you and chelsea.

Chloe: Well, it doesn’t feel that way.

Summer: It’s not personal. I just know what I want and frankly, I haven’t seen it yet.

Chloe: Okay. Well, maybe you just need to open your mind a little. I mean, we just need to meet in the middle on this.

Summer: We can’t afford to put out anything that’s less than perfection. Spring is an incredibly competitive time in fashion.

Chloe: Yeah. I’m aware of that.

Summer: We need to keep our customers engaged and excited. We actually need to up the ante. That has been our goal ever since we moved marchetti to the states.

Chloe: And we will. We have done customer surveys and research. At a certain point, you just need to let it all go and trust ourselves, that we know what they’re looking for.

Summer: Our sales have been down as of late. And I actually don’t think that we just need to let it go. I think that we need to be more targeted and specific, and that is the reason I have been trying to push you and chelsea to be the absolute best that you can be.

Chloe: Okay. Noted about the sales. I will make a point to pay attention to that. But I think it’s your fears that are clouding your judgment.

Summer: What fears?

Chloe: Well, maybe you’re feeling the need to prove yourself now that kyle is gone and you’re worried that you won’t measure up on your own.

Summer: Wow. Okay.

Chloe: Oh, look– look, I’m sorry. I– I– I’m not blaming you. I– I just think that maybe you’re feeling, you know, the slumping of sales and, you know, it’s throwing you off. And for some reason, you just can’t trust yourself and know that chelsea and I can deliver for you.

Summer: That’s not what’s happening here.

Chloe: Okay. Well, then the only other reason is you don’t think that we can pull this off.

Billy: I’m really enjoying having you home.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. Me too. You know, I didn’t know, um, I don’t know if I was gonna be able to track you down today. I didn’t know your schedule at jabot.

Billy: Yeah. Jabot.

Chelsea: Uh-oh. Still facing problems at work?

Billy: It’s chaotic.

Chelsea: I thought things would get better now that ashley’s back at the company.

Billy: Well, that part is good. It’s been nice having her back, but tucker’s still in town and it’s one underhanded move after another.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Billy: I don’t think I told you, but he got phyllis and her it skills to hack into jabot’s account and then deposit that money into my personal account.

Chelsea: What? To make it look like you were embezzling money?

Billy: Yes.

Chelsea: To what end?

Billy: Like I said, it’s chaotic. We, jack, and I figured that out pretty quickly, but he showed up at jack and diane’s wedding with a wedding gift, and of course, there was a listening device attached to it.

Chelsea: Are you serious?

Billy: To top it all off–

Chelsea: The brass on him.

Billy: Ashley’s back in town and she wants to figure out what he’s up to and she’s determined.

Chelsea: Oh, figure out how? She can’t just ask him.

Billy: Wouldn’t that be nice? No. She’s got a plan and I don’t like it, but I know better to try and control my sister. I mean, she’s watching out for the family company, so that I support.

Chelsea: I mean, do you really think tucker can do damage to jabot? I mean, his behavior seems underhanded and sketchy, but also very childish.

Billy: I hear you. I’m not sure if it’s all a diversion or what.

Chelsea: Oh, so he can like attack from another angle.

Billy: I would like to believe that we can handle another tucker-like attack, but I’m– I’m not sure. You know, he can hit hard when the mood strikes.

Chelsea: Yeah. Well, you think ashley will soften him?

Billy: She’s determined, like I said. She thinks she can handle him.

Chelsea: Well, if anybody’s got a shot, it’s ashley. I mean, she’s his weakness or used to be.

Billy: Hm. At this point, I don’t– I don’t know. Right now, I think I have a bigger problem to solve.

Chelsea: Jack?

Billy: No. My nephew, kyle. I think he’s coming after me.

Mariah: Why would you think that billy would lose his job so soon? Did he screw up again? Pulled a billy abbott special?

Kyle: Not yet, but it’s only a matter of time. The best predictor of future behavior is the past.

Mariah: And you think destruction is in billy’s nature?

Kyle: I don’t think we should wait around for him to do what he always does. Smart move is to take action before he has a chance to mess things up at jabot.

Mariah: Yeah, I do not like this at all.

Kyle: What?

Mariah: The– the look in your eyes, the tone in your voice. I’ve never known you to be ruthless.

Kyle: I’m only looking out for my family’s company and myself.

Mariah: Are you really gonna try to get billy, your uncle, fired?

Kyle: Okay. I’m not actively trying to undermine him, no. But I am going after what I want. Look, I gave my father an ultimatum: Bring me back as co-ceo or I walk for good.

Mariah: Wow. That seems harsh. And– and you know ultimatums rarely work, especially with family.

Kyle: I don’t feel like I had any other choice.

Mariah: Is it really worth getting into a family war just to take back your co-ceo position? I mean, does the job really mean that much to you?

Kyle: Maybe it does, mariah.

Mariah: Kyle, you are smart, you’re focused, energetic. You can do anything. And maybe it’s time to think about going out on your own, starting your own business, free of family politics and tension.

Nate: I’m sure whatever victoria and nick were saying to you, they meant well. Their intentions are good.

Victor: I’m not sure about that.

Nate: They’re worried about their father. They’re looking out for you. Wanna protect you.

Victor: They just wanna make a big deal out of this. They want me to be examined, to be looked at, to– tested. I don’t want that intrusion intrusion in my life.

Nate: Understood.

Victor: By the way, have you been able to get ahold of the specialist you were promising me?

Nate: I’m waiting for a callback.

Victor: You are the only one I can trust.

Adam: Oh, well, good morning, you two. Oh, you look unusually miserable today.

Victoria: Would you shut up, adam?

Nick: Where are we coming from? Sally’s room? Begging her for another chance? When are you gonna let it go?

[ Music begins to play “love like this” b

Adam: I missed you so much. You know, being here with you.

Sally: Yeah. It was just–

Adam: I know. For both of us. It’s not like we were planning for it.

Sally: No, no. Definitely not.

Adam: But for me, it feels right. Meant to be.

Sally: [ Exhales ] Enough.

Adam: Have, uh, either one of you seen or spoken to our father this morning?

Nick: Yeah, we just saw him at the office.

Adam: And how does he seem?

Nick: He’s in and out of his faltering mental state. Today, he seems forgetful.

Adam: Well, whatever is going on with him, it’s clearly not going away.

Nick: You might be right about that.

Adam: I actually spoke with a specialist last night.

Victoria: You spoke to someone without consulting us?

Adam: Yes. Okay? I was worried just like you are.

Nick: Did the doctor have any advice?

Adam: He advised me to have victor meet with him so he can better assess the situation. Now, I think the three of us could make that happen.

Victoria: No. No. It’s not gonna be necessary for you to be involved going forward. We’ll handle everything with our father. He doesn’t trust you. In fact, none of us do.

Victor: Where did you take me? Where are we?

Nate: Uh, the park. You asked to come here.

Victor: Oh. I can’t seem to figure this out.

Nate: Figure what out?

Victor: The moments when everything is very clear and then, suddenly becomes foggy, you know? I mean, moments of clarity and then, I don’t know, it just gone.

Nate: Okay. Okay. We’ll get that sorted. I promise.

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: One thing I do know, I do know that I’m alone.

Nate: That’s not true. You’re not alone. You have your family.

[ Victor groaning ]

Victor: No. They wanna take everything from me.

Nate: Who?

Victor: My children.

Nate: No, victor. They love you. You–

Victor: They– they wanna take my company from me, my sanity, my autonomy, everything. I mean, victoria is very angry with me.

Nate: Victoria would never do anything against you. She wouldn’t dare attempt a coup by using your condition as a weapon.

Victor: You sure about that?

Nate: Very much so.

Victor: They’re my children. I raised them to be ruthless and cutthroat as I am. Now, you see what I created? Monsters of my own making. Think about that.

Adam: Look, I get why the two of you are trying to shut me out.

Nick: It’s a delicate situation, adam. We have to proceed with caution.

Adam: And don’t you think I know that? Don’t you think I realize the consequences if word got out that our father has this condition?

Victoria: Would you please keep your voice down?

Adam: Okay. I know that you can’t trust me.

Victoria: You’re damn right we don’T.

Adam: And it’s understandable.

Victoria: Good. So then, you’ll back off.

Adam: Okay. I can’t do that because I’m as scared as you are and I’m not gonna sit by and do nothing, okay? I’m victor’s child too.

Nick: Yes, adam. We know that.

Adam: I’m not standing on the sidelines. Or turning a blind eye. I have to do something with or without you.

Victoria: So stupid.

Summer: I do trust you and chelsea.

Chloe: Well, it’s hard to accept that when you’re breathing down our necks.

Summer: This isn’t about you and it’s not about me either. This is about the spring line.

Chloe: Yeah. Which we are doing. I mean– but, it’s right there. You’re just not willing to see it.

Summer: This is a mistake.

Chloe: What?

Summer: This whole thing, the big picture, it’s just– it’s not working. And we are clearly not getting anywhere right now, so let’s take a break.

Chloe: Okay. Wait, hold on. Hold on a sec. I mean, we– we can talk this through a bit more.

Summer: I have calls that I need to make, so let’s wait for chelsea and we can reconvene, but for right now, we’re done.

Kyle: I have thought about starting my own company from time to time.

Mariah: You could totally do it. I believe in you.

Kyle: But I always end up nixing the idea because it just doesn’t feel right.

Mariah: And going back to jabot does.

Kyle: Despite its challenges, yeah. Okay. Look, when I was fired from newman media, victor gave me some advice.

Mariah: Mm. I can’t wait for this.

Kyle: He said I should go back to where I belong, working with my family. And I actually think he’s right.

Mariah: So, you’re gonna base your entire life’s purpose off of something victor told you to do.

Kyle: No. I– I think it’s been brewing in me for a while, but what he said helped clarify it.

Mariah: Enlighten me.

Kyle: Okay. I do get frustrated with my dad, but I can’t let go of the feeling that my place is at jabot. You know, my family’s company, my grandfather’s legacy.

Mariah: I didn’t know that it meant so much to you.

Kyle: Well, I think I’ve always taken it for granted because it’s been a part of my life. I mean, jabot was everything to the abbotts. It’s a part of their identity. It’s a part of me. And I now realize I will do whatever it takes to get back there.

Mariah: Even railroading billy?

Kyle: No, no, no. Don’t put it like that. Look, I deserve my spot, my place and I’m confident that eventually, things will go my way.

Chelsea: You’re concerned about kyle? Why?

Billy: Because he is gunning from my job. He had it before and he wants it back.

Chelsea: Do you think jack would give it to him?

Billy: I think he’s putting jack in a really tough position. I mean, he’s having to choose between his son and his brother. And to be honest, I don’t– I don’t feel too confident about the way he’s leaning.

Chelsea: Jack wouldn’t do that to you, would he?

Billy: He’d be making a mistake if he did. And it would make me question his judgment when it comes to jabot.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. So, do you still blame diane for that? His blind devotion to her?

Billy: Actually, between jack and diane, she’s been the levelheaded one. And I’m sure she would want her son to work alongside them and she wouldn’t question pushing me aside.

Chelsea: So, you think you’ll be squeezed out?

Billy: Look, I’m not trying to point fingers or lay blame. Jack has had it coming at him from all sides. Started with ashley, then tucker, and now kyle. It’s enough to shake anyone’s judgment.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. Sounds like jack could really use your leadership skills right about now.

Billy: I’ve been working hard and doing good work, I have to say. I’ve been strong and steady in that c-suite.

Chelsea: And kyle?

Billy: Kyle’s had everything handed to him. He hasn’t had to work for anything in his life. He’s not ready for a leadership role. He hasn’t paid his dues.

Chelsea: So, what’s the solution, hm? What are you gonna do?

Billy: I don’t know. It’s my family company.

Chelsea: Are you sure this is what you really want?

Billy: Yeah, it’s what I want.

Chelsea: Okay. I’m just worried that you’re doing it because you feel like you have to because you’re– you’re scared of feeling like a failure.

Billy: It’s not that. This is what I want. It’s the first time I actually feel like I’m on the right path and I’m gonna do everything I can to stay on it.

Chelsea: Well, then I support you.

Billy: Thank you. It’s nice to have you home.

Chelsea: It’s nice to be home.

Nate: It’s true. You taught your children to be ruthless, to go after what they want. Sometimes, even at the expense of each other. But not you. Never their father.

Victor: Victoria wants power. I took it from her.

Nate: Victoria has accepted her new place as your co-ceo.

Victor: You really believe that?

Nate: Yes.

Victor: Then, there’s adam. You know, adam has resented me ever since he set foot in genoa city. I– I– no matter what I try to placate him, it’s not working.

Nate: It’s possible adam is concerned about you more than you’re allowing yourself to see.

Victor: You know what’s happening? Adam and victoria are trying to take me down and I will do something to stop them.

Nate: What will you do?

Victor: I’m gonna fire their asses. Send them as far away from me and this company as possible. That’s what I’m gonna do.

Nick: I don’t know what to make of dad’s behavior. I wasn’t expecting that.

Victoria: I feel like there are only two explanations for what just happened.

Nick: All right. Care to share?

Victoria: Dad’s explanation to you the other night about his odd behavior it’s just a coverup to hopefully keep us from pursuing this further.

Nick: Meaning there is something wrong with him mentally and he doesn’t want it to get out.

Victoria: That’s one option.

Nick: What’s the other?

Victoria: Dad’s acting like he didn’t tell you that he was faking his illness because he still doesn’t trust me.

Nick: What would be the point of that?

Victoria: His end game has changed. He’s come up with another trap, but this one’s for me.

Adam: Dad? Dad? Hey, dr. Skelton. It’s, uh, adam newman. Hey, thank you for speaking with me last night. Um, I’m gonna try to arrange a meeting with my father today for drinks at society. If I give you the time, do you think that you could, uh, stop by say hello?

Chelsea: [ Gasps ] Hi.

Chloe: Oh, I’m so happy that you’re here.

Chelsea: Oh, I am so happy to see you.

Chloe: I have missed you so much. It’s so good to see you. You look, I mean, amazing. Fabulous. We have a big problem.

Chelsea: Where’s summer?

Chloe: Uh, she had to step out. Um, yeah, we– we– we needed a breather.

Chelsea: A breather? That bad, huh?

Chloe: Yeah. This is turning into a disaster of epic proportions and, um, I mean, I thought that I could get it sorted, but it’s appearing to tear apart at the seams.

Chelsea: Okay. The three of us, we’ll sit down, we will figure out a way to work this out.

Chloe: No, it– it’s not you or me. It’s summer. She is fixated and inflexible. You need to help me calm her down and get her to see that we know better than she does.

Mariah: Well, I have gotta go meet tessa and aria for the big appointment.

Kyle: Keep me posted on what happens.

Mariah: Yeah. I want you to do the same, okay? I really hope everything works out with jabot. Just a word of advice. Proceed with caution.

Kyle: Good luck. Send tessa my love and I’ll see you later.

Mariah: Mwah!

Kyle: Billy, what’s going on?

Billy: I know what you’re up to, kyle. So, we’re gonna clear the air once and for all.

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