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Star Trek Transcript: The Cage

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Star Trek: The Cage Transcript

SPOCK: Check the circuit.

TYLER: All operating, sir.

SPOCK: It can’t be the screen, then. Definitely something out there, Captain, headed this way.

TYLER: It could be these meteorites.

NUMBER ONE: No, it’s something else. There’s still something out there.

TYLER: It’s coming at the speed of light, collision course. The meteorite beam has not deflected it, Captain.

NUMBER ONE: Evasive maneuvers, sir?

PIKE: Steady as we go.

GARISON: It’s a radio wave, sir. We’re passing through an old-style distress signal.

PIKE: They were keyed to cause interference and attract attention this way.

GARISON: A ship in trouble making a forced landing, sir. That’s it. No other message.

TYLER: I have a fix. It comes from the Talos star group.

NUMBER ONE: We’ve no ships or Earth colonies that far out.

SPOCK: Their call letters check with a survey expedition. SS Columbia. It disappeared in that region approximately eighteen years ago.

TYLER: It would take that long for a radio beam to travel from there to here.

SPOCK: Records show the Talos group has never been explored. Solar system similar to Earth, eleven planets. Number four seems to be Class M, oxygen atmosphere.

NUMBER ONE: Then they could still be alive, even after eighteen years.

PIKE: If they survived the crash.

SPOCK: We aren’t going to go, to be certain?

PIKE: Not without any indication of survivors, no. Continue to the Vega Colony and take care of our own sick and injured first. You have the helm. Maintain present course.

NUMBER ONE: Yes, sir.

BOYCE: Boyce here.

PIKE: Drop by my cabin, Doctor. What’s that? I didn’t say there’s anything wrong with me.

BOYCE: I understand we picked up a distress signal.

PIKE: That’s right. Unless we get anything more positive on it, it seems to me the condition of our own crew takes precedent. I’d like to log the ship’s doctor’s opinion, too.

BOYCE: Oh, I concur with yours, definitely.

PIKE: Good. I’m glad you do, because we’re going to stop first at the Vega Colony and replace anybody who needs hospitalization and also– What the devil are you putting in there, ice?

BOYCE: Who wants a warm martini?

PIKE: What makes you think I need one?

BOYCE: Sometimes a man’ll tell his bartender things he’ll never tell his doctor. What’s been on your mind, Chris, the fight on Rigel Seven?

PIKE: Shouldn’t it be? My own yeoman and two others dead, seven injured.

BOYCE: Was there anything you personally could have done to prevent it?

PIKE: Oh, I should have smelled trouble when I saw the swords and the armor. Instead of that, I let myself get trapped in that deserted fortress and attacked by one of their warriors.

BOYCE: Chris, you set standards for yourself no one could meet. You treat everyone on board like a human being except yourself, and now you’re tired and you–

PIKE: You bet I’m tired. You bet. I’m tired of being responsible for two hundred and three lives. I’m tired of deciding which mission is too risky and which isn’t, and who’s going on the landing party and who doesn’t, and who lives and who dies. Boy, I’ve had it, Phil.

BOYCE: To the point of finally taking my advice, a rest leave?

PIKE: To the point of considering resigning.

BOYCE: And do what?

PIKE: Well, for one thing, go home. Nice little town with fifty miles of parkland around it. Remember I told you I had two horses, and we used to take some food and ride out all day.

BOYCE: Ah, that sounds exciting. Ride out with a picnic lunch every day.

PIKE: I said that’s one place I might go. I might go into business on Regulus or on the Orion colony.

BOYCE: You, an Orion trader, dealing in green animal women, slaves?

PIKE: The point is this isn’t the only life available. There’s a whole galaxy of things to choose from.

BOYCE: Not for you. A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on, and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.

PIKE: Now you’re beginning to talk like a doctor, bartender.

BOYCE: Take your choice. We both get the same two kinds of customers. The living and the dying.

SPOCK: Mister Spock here. We’re intercepting a follow-up message, sir. There are crash survivors on Talos.

GARISON: Eleven survivors from crash. Gravity and oxygen within limits. Food and water obtainable, but unless. The message faded at that point, sir.

PIKE: Address intercraft.

TYLER: System open.

PIKE: This is the captain. Our destination is the Talos star group. Our time warp, factor seven.

TYLER: Course computed and on the screen.

NUMBER ONE: All decks have acknowledged, sir.

PIKE : Engage.

TYLER: On course, sir.

PIKE: Yeoman.

COLT: Yes, sir.

PIKE: I thought I told you that when I’m on the bridge–

COLT: But you wanted the reports by oh five hundred. It’s oh five hundred now, sir.

PIKE: Oh, I see. Thank you.

NUMBER ONE: She’s replacing your former yeoman, sir.

PIKE: She does a good job, all right. It’s just that I can’t get used to having a woman on the bridge. No offense, Lieutenant. You’re different, of course.

TYLER: We’ve settled into orbit, sir.

GEOLOGIST: Geological lab report complete, Captain.

SPOCK: Preliminary lab survey ready, sir.

PIKE: Spectography?

GEOLOGIST: Our reading shows an oxygen nitrogen atmosphere, sir, heavy with inert elements but well within safety limits.

PIKE: Gravity?

GEOLOGIST: Zero point nine of Earth.

TYLER: Captain? Reflections, sir, from the planet’s surface. As I read it, they polarize out as rounded metal bits. Could be parts of a spaceship hull.

PIKE: Prep a landing party of six. You feel up to it?

SPOCK: Yes, sir.

TYLER: Yes, sir.

PIKE: Sorry, Number One. With little information on this planet, we’ll have to leave the ship’s most experienced officer here covering us.

NUMBER ONE: Of course, sir.

PIKE: There’s no indication of problems down there, but let’s not take chances.

PITCAIRN: Yes, sir. There’s a canyon to the left. We can set you there completely unobserved.

GARISON: Sir.

OLD MAN: They’re men. They’re humans.

PIKE: Captain Christopher Pike, United Space Ship Enterprise.

HASKINS: Doctor Theodore Haskins, American Continent lnstitute.

SURVIVOR: Is Earth all right?

PIKE: The same old Earth, and you’ll see it very soon.

TYLER: And you won’t believe how fast you can get back. Well, the time barrier’s been broken. Our new ships can…

HASKINS: This is Vina. Her parents are dead. She was born almost as we crashed.

PIKE: Enterprise.

NUMBER ONE: Landing party, come in.

PIKE: We’ll begin transporting the survivors and their effects up to you very shortly.

NUMBER ONE: Quarters are being prepared, sir. Have I permission to send out scouting and scientific parties now?

PIKE: That’s affirmative on the

VINA: You appear to be healthy and intelligent, Captain. A prime specimen.

NUMBER ONE: I didn’t get that last message, Captain.

PIKE: Er, affirmative on request. Landing party out.

HASKINS: You must forgive her choice of words, Captain. She’s lived her whole life with a collection of aging scientists.

BOYCE: If they can spare you a moment, I’d like to make my medical report.

VINA: I think it’s time to show the Captain our secret.

BOYCE: Their health is excellent. Almost too good.

HASKINS: There’s a reason for our condition, but we’ve had some doubt if Earth is ready to learn the secret. Let the girl show you. We’ll accept your judgment.

VINA: You’re tired, but don’t worry. You’ll feel much better soon. Don’t you see it? Here and here.

PIKE: I don’t understand.

VINA: You will. You’re a perfect choice.

TYLER: Captain!

SPOCK: Spock here.

ONE: Landing party, come in.

SPOCK: There is no survivors’ encampment, Number One. This is all some sort of trap. We’ve lost the Captain. Do you read?

PIKE: Can you hear me? My name is Christopher Pike, commander of the space vehicle Enterprise from a stellar group at the other end of this galaxy. Our intentions are peaceful. Can you understand me?

TALOSIAN: It appears, Magistrate, that the intelligence of the specimen is shockingly limited.

MAGISTRATE: This is no surprise, since his vessel was baited here so easily with a simulated message. As you can read in its thoughts, it is only now beginning to suspect that the survivors and encampment were a simple illusion we placed in their minds.

PIKE: You’re not speaking, yet I can hear you.

MAGISTRATE: You will note the confusion as it reads our thought transmissions.

PIKE: All right then, telepathy. You can read my mind. I can read yours. Now, unless you want my ship to consider capturing me an unfriendly act…

MAGISTRATE: You now see the primitive fear threat reaction. The specimen is about to boast of his strength, the weaponry of his vessel, and so on. Next, frustrated into a need to display physical prowess, the creature will throw himself against the transparency.

PIKE: If you were in here, wouldn’t you test the strength of these walls, too? There’s a way out of any cage, and I’ll find it.

MAGISTRATE: Despite its frustration, the creature appears more adaptable than our specimens from other planets. We can soon begin the experiment.

SPOCK: The inhabitants of this planet must live deep underground, and probably manufacture food and other needs down there. Our tests indicate the planet surface, without considerably more vegetation or some animals, simply too barren to support life.

NUMBER ONE: So we just thought we saw survivors there, Mister Spock.

SPOCK: Exactly. An illusion placed in our minds by this planet’s inhabitants.

BOYCE: It was a perfect illusion. They had us seeing just what we wanted to see, human beings who’d survived with dignity and bravery, everything entirely logical, right down to the building of the camp, the tattered clothing, everything. Now let’s be sure we understand the danger of this. The inhabitants of this planet can read our minds. They can create illusions out of a person’s own thoughts, memories, and experiences, even out of a person’s own desires. Illusions just as real and solid as this table top and just as impossible to ignore.

NUMBER ONE: Any estimate what they might want one of us for?

SPOCK: They may simply be studying the Captain, to find out how Earth people are put together. Or it could be something more.

TYLER: Then why aren’t we doing anything? That entry may have stood up against hand lasers, but we can transmit the ship’s power against it. Enough to blast half a continent.

SPOCK: Look. Brains three times the size of ours. If we start buzzing about down there, we’re liable to find their mental power is so great they could reach out and swat this ship as though it were a fly.

TYLER: It’s Captain Pike they’ve got. He needs help, and he probably needs it fast.

NUMBER ONE: Engineering deck will rig to transmit ship’s power. We’ll try blasting through that metal.

TALOSIAN: Thousands of us are already probing the creature’s thoughts, Magistrate. We find excellent memory capacity.

MAGISTRATE: I read most strongly a recent death struggle in which it fought to protect its life. We will begin with this, giving the specimen something more interesting to protect.

VINA: Come on, we must hide ourselves. Come, come. Hurry. It’s deserted. There’ll be weapons and perhaps food.

PIKE: This is Rigel Seven.

VINA: Please, we must hide ourselves.

PIKE: I was in a cage, a cell, in some kind of a zoo. I must still be there.

VINA: Come on.

PIKE: They’ve reached into my mind and taken the memory of somewhere I’ve been.

VINA: The killer!

PIKE: It’s starting just as it happened two weeks ago. Except for you.

PIKE: Longer hair, different dress, but it is you, the one the survivors called Vina. Or rather the image of Vina. But why you again? Why didn’t they create a different girl?

VINA: Quick. If you attack while it’s not looking…

PIKE: But it’s only a dream.

VINA: You have to kill him as you did here before.

PIKE: You can tell my jailers I won’t go along with it. I’m not an animal performing for its supper.

VINA: It doesn’t matter what you call this, you’ll feel it. That’s what matters. You’ll feel every moment of whatever happens to you. Please, don’t you know what he’ll do to us?

PIKE: Why would an illusion be frightened?

VINA: Because that’s the way you imagined me.

PIKE: Who are you? You act as if this were really you.

VINA: Careful.

VINA: It’s over.

PIKE: Why are you here?

VINA: To please you.

PIKE: Are you real?

VINA: As real as you wish.

PIKE: No, no. No, that’s not an answer. I’ve never met you before, never even imagined you.

VINA: Perhaps they made me out of dreams you’ve forgotten.

PIKE: What, and dress you in the same metal fabric they wear?

VINA: I have to wear something, don’t I? I can wear whatever you wish, be anything you wish.

PIKE: So they can see how their specimen performs? They want to see how I react, is that it?

VINA: Don’t you have a dream, something you’ve always wanted very badly?

PIKE: Or do they do more than just watch me? Do they feel with me, too?

VINA: You can have whatever dream you want. I can become anything, any woman you’ve ever imagined. You can have anything you want in the whole universe. Let me please you.

PIKE: Yes. Yes, you can please me. You can tell me about them. Is there any way I can keep them from probing my mind, from using my thoughts against me? Does that frighten you? Does that mean there is a way?

VINA: You’re a fool.

PIKE: Since you’re not real, there’s not much point in continuing this conversation, is there?

NUMBER ONE: All circuits engaged, Mister Spock.

SPOCK: Standing by, Number One.

NUMBER ONE: Take cover.

SPOCK: Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.

NUMBER ONE: Increase to full power! Can you give us any more?

SPOCK: Our circuits are beginning to heat. We’ll have to cease power.

NUMBER ONE: Disengage. The top of that knoll should have been sheared off the first second.

BOYCE: Maybe it was. It’s what I tried to explain in the briefing room. Their power of illusion is so great, we can’t be sure of anything we do, anything we see.

VINA: Perhaps if you asked me some questions, I could answer.

PIKE: How far can they control my mind?

VINA: If I tell you, then will you pick some dream you’ve had and let me live it with you?

PIKE: Perhaps.

VINA: They can’t actually make you do anything you don’t want to do.

PIKE: But they try to trick me with their illusions.

VINA: And, they can punish you when you’re not co-operative. You’ll find out about that.

PIKE: Did they ever live on the surface of this planet? Why did they go underground?

VINA: War, thousands of centuries ago.

PIKE: That’s why it’s so barren up there?

VINA; The planet’s only now becoming able to support life again.

PIKE: So the Talosians who came underground found life limited here and they concentrated on developing their mental power.

VINA: But they found it’s a trap. Like a narcotic. Because when dreams become more important than reality, you give up travel, building, creating. You even forget how to repair the machines left behind by your ancestors. You just sit, living and reliving other lives left behind in the thought record.

PIKE: Or sit probing minds of zoo specimens like me.

VINA: You’re better than a theatre to them. They create the illusion for you, they watch you react, feel your emotions. They have a whole collection of specimens, descendants of life brought back long ago from all over this part of the galaxy.

PIKE: Which means they had to have more than one of each animal.

VINA: Please.

PIKE: They’ll need a pair of humans, too. Where do they get intend to get the Earth woman?

VINA: You said that if I answered questions…

PIKE: But that was a bargain with something that didn’t exist. You said you weren’t real, remember?

VINA: I’m a woman as real and as human as you are. We’re like Adam and Eve. If we– Don’t. Please don’t punish me!

MAGISTRATE: The vial contains a nourishing protein complex.

PIKE: Is the keeper actually communicating with one of his animals?

MAGISTRATE: If the form and the color is not appealing, it can appear as any food you wish to visualize.

PIKE: And if I prefer–

MAGISTRATE: To starve? You overlook the unpleasant alternative of punishment. From a fable you once heard in childhood. You will now consume the nourishment.

PIKE: Why not just put irresistible hunger in my mind? Because you can’t, can you? You do have limitations, don’t you?

MAGISTRATE: If you continue to disobey, from deeper in your mind, there are things even more unpleasant.

PIKE: That’s very interesting.

MAGISTRATE: Now to the female.

PIKE: You were startled. Weren’t you reading my mind then?

MAGISTRATE: As you’ve conjectured, an Earth vessel did crash on our planet, but with only a single survivor.

PIKE: No, let’s stay on the first subject. All I wanted for that moment was to get my hands around your neck.

MAGISTRATE: We repaired the survivor’s injuries and found the species interesting.

PIKE: Do primitive thoughts put up a block you can’t read through?

MAGISTRATE: It became necessary to attract a mate.

PIKE: All right, all right, let’s talk about the girl. You seem to be going out of your way to make her attractive, to make me feel protective.

MAGISTRATE: This is necessary in order to perpetuate the species.

PIKE: It seems more important to you now that I begin to accept her and like her.

MAGISTRATE: We wish our specimens to be happy in their new life.

PIKE: Assuming that’s a lie, why would you want me attracted to her? So I’ll feel love in a husband-wife relationship? That would be necessary only if you intend to build a family group or perhaps a whole human community.

MAGISTRATE: With the female now properly conditioned…

PIKE: You mean properly punished! I’m the one who’s not co-operating! Why don’t you punish me?

MAGISTRATE: First, an emotion of protectiveness. Now one of sympathy. Excellent.

VINA: You want some coffee, dear? I left the thermos hooked to my saddle.

PIKE: Tango! You old devil, you. I’m sorry I don’t have any sugar. Well, they think of everything, don’t they?

VINA: Hey, your coffee. Is it good to be home?

PIKE: They read our minds very well. Home, anything else I want, if I co-operate, is that it?

VINA: Have you forgotten my headaches, darling? I get them when you talk strangely like this.

PIKE: Look, I’m sorry they punish you, but we can’t let them–

VINA: My, it turned out to be a lovely day, didn’t it?

PIKE: It’s funny. It’s about twenty four hours ago I was telling the ship’s doctor how much I wanted something else not very different from what we have here. An escape from reality. Life with no frustrations. No responsibilities. Now that I have it, I understand the doctor’s answer.

VINA: I hope you’re hungry. These little white sandwiches are your mother’s recipe for chicken tuna.

PIKE: You either live life, bruises, skinned knees and all, or you turn your back on it and start dying. The doctor’s going to be happy about one part, at least. He said I needed a rest.

VINA: This is a lovely place to rest.

PIKE: I used to ride through here when I was a kid. It’s not as pretty as some of the parkland around the big cities, but. That’s Mojave. That’s where I was born.

VINA: Is that supposed to be news to your wife? You’re home. You can even stay if you want. Wouldn’t it be nice showing your children where you once played?

PIKE: These headaches, they’ll be hereditary you know. Would you wish them on a child or a whole group of children?

VINA: Foolish.

PIKE: Is it? Look, first they made me protect you and then feel sympathy for you. Now we have these familiar surroundings and a comfortable husband-wife relationship. They don’t need all this for just passion. What they’re after is respect and mutual dependence.

VINA: They say in the olden days all this was a desert. Blowing sand and cactus.

PIKE: But we’re not here, neither of us. We’re in a menagerie, a cage!

VINA: No.

PIKE; I can’t help either one of us if you won’t give me a chance. Now, you told me once they used illusions as a narcotic. They couldn’t repair the machines left by their ancestors. Is that why they want us, to build a colony of slaves?

VINA: Stop it. Don’t you care what they’ll do to us?

PIKE: Back in my cage, it seemed for a couple of minutes that our keeper couldn’t read my thoughts. Do emotions like hate, keeping hate in your mind, does that block off our mind from them?

VINA: Yes. They can’t read through primitive emotions. But you can’t keep it up for long enough. I’ve tried. They keep at you and at you year after year, tricking and punishing, and they won. They own me. I know you must hate me for that.

PIKE: Oh, no. I don’t hate you. I can guess what it was like.

VINA: But that’s not enough. Don’t you see? They read my thoughts, my feelings, my dreams of what would be a perfect man. That’s why they picked you. I can’t help but love you and they expect you to feel the same way.

PIKE: If they can read my mind, then they know I’m attracted to you.

PIKE: I was from the very first moment I saw you in the survivor’s camp.

TALOSIAN: A curious species. They have fantasies they hide even from themselves.

VINA: I’m beginning to see why none of this has worked for you. You’ve been home, and fighting as on Rigel. That’s not new to you, either. A person’s strongest dreams are about what he can’t do. Yes, a ship’s captain, always having to be so formal, so decent and honest and proper. You must wonder what it would be like to forget all that.

OFFICER: Nice place you have here, Mister Pike.

PIKE: Vina?

ORION: Glistening green. Almost like secret dreams a bored ship captain might have.

OFFICER: Funny how they are on this planet. They actually like being taken advantage of. Suppose you had all of space to choose from, and this was only one small sample.

ORION: Wouldn’t you say it was worth a man’s soul?

SPOCK: We’ve located a magnetic field that seems to come from their underground generator.

GARISON: Could that be an illusion too?

NUMBER ONE: Now, you all know the situation. We’re hoping to transport down inside the Talosian community.

SPOCK: If our measurements and readings are an illusion also, one could find oneself materialized inside solid rock.

NUMBER ONE: Nothing will be said if any volunteer wants to back out.

SPOCK: The women!

NUMBER ONE: Captain! Captain.

VINA: No! Let me finish!

NUMBER ONE: But we were a party of six.

COLT: We were the only ones transported.

VINA: It’s not fair. You don’t need them.

PIKE: They don’t work.

NUMBER ONE: They were fully charged when we left. It’s dead. I can’t make a signal. What is it?

PIKE: Don’t say anything. I’m filling my mind with a picture of beating their huge, misshapen heads to pulp, thoughts so primitive they black out everything else. I’m filling my mind with hate.

VINA: How long can you block your thoughts? A few minutes, an hour? How can that help?

COLT: Leave him alone.

VINA: He doesn’t need you. He’s already picked me.

COLT: Picked her? For what? I don’t understand.

VINA: Now, there’s a fine choice for intelligent offspring.

COLT: Offspring, as in children?

NUMBER ONE: Offspring as in he’s Adam, is that it?

VINA: You’re no better choice. They’d have more luck crossing him with a computer.

NUMBER ONE: Well, shall we do a little time computation? There was a Vina listed on that expedition as an adult crewman. Now, adding eighteen years to your age then…

VINA: It’s not fair. I did what you asked.

MAGISTRATE: Since you resist the present specimen, you now have a selection.

PIKE: I’ll break out of this zoo somehow and get to you. Is your blood red like ours? I’m going to find out.

MAGISTRATE: Each of the two new specimens has qualities in her favor. The female you call Number One has the superior mind and would produce highly intelligent children. Although she seems to lack emotion, this is largely a pretense. She has often has fantasies involving you.

PIKE: All I want to do is get my hands on you. Can you read these thoughts? Images of hate, killing?

MAGISTRATE: The other new arrival has considered you unreachable but now is realizing this has changed. The factors in her favor are youth and strength, plus unusually strong female drives.

PIKE: You’ll find my thoughts more interesting. Thoughts so primitive you can’t understand. Emotions so ugly.

MAGISTRATE: Wrong thinking is punishable. Right thinking will be as quickly rewarded. You will find it an effective combination.

NUMBER ONE: Captain.

PIKE: No. No, don’t help me. I have to concentrate. They can’t read through hate.

SPOCK: Address intercraft.

GARISON: Open, sir.

SPOCK: This is the acting captain speaking. We have no choice now but to consider the safety of this vessel and the remainder of the crew. We’re leaving. All decks prepare for hyperdrive. Time warp factor.

TYLER: Mister Spock, the ship’s controls have gone dead.

SPOCK: Engine room!

GARISON: Open.

SPOCK: Mister Spock here. Switch to rockets. We’re blasting out.

PITCAIRN: All systems are out, bridge. We’ve got nothing.

TYLER: There’s nothing. Every system aboard is fading out.

PIKE: Now you hold still, or I’ll break your neck.

VINA: Don’t hurt them. They don’t mean to be evil.

PIKE: I’ve had some samples of how good they are. You stop this illusion, or I’ll twist your head off. All right, now you try one more illusion, you try anything at all, and I’ll break your neck.

MAGISTRATE: Your ship. Release me or we’ll destroy it.

SPOCK: Nothing. But for the batteries we’d lose gravitation and oxygen.

TYLER: The computers! I can’t shut it off. It’s running through our library. Tapes, micro-records, everything. It doesn’t make sense.

SPOCK: Could be we’ve waited too long. It’s collecting all the information stored in this fly. They’ve decided to swat us.

VINA: He’s not bluffing, Captain. With illusion they can make your crew work the wrong controls or push any button it takes to destroy your ship.

PIKE: I’m going to gamble you’re too intelligent to kill for no reason at all. On the other hand, I’ve got a reason. I’m willing to bet you’ve created an illusion this laser is empty. I think it just blasted a hole in that window and you’re keep us from seeing it. You want me to test my theory out on your head?

COLT: Captain.

PIKE: Make contact, Number One.

NUMBER ONE: They kept us from seeing this, too. We cut through and never knew it. Captain.

MAGISTRATE: As you see, your attempt to escape accomplished nothing.

PIKE: I want to contact our ship.

MAGISTRATE: You are now on the surface where we wished you to be. With the female of your choice, you will now begin carefully guided lives.

PIKE: And start by burying you?

MAGISTRATE: That is your choice. To help you reclaim the planet’s surface, our zoological gardens will furnish a variety of plant life.

PIKE: Look, I’ll make a deal with you. You and your life for the lives of these two Earth women.

MAGISTRATE: Since our lifespan is many times yours, we have time to evolve you into a society trained to serve as artisans, technicians…

PIKE: Do you understand what I’m saying? You give me proof that our ship is all right, send these two back, and I’ll stay with Vina.

NUMBER ONE: It’s wrong to create a whole race of humans to live as slaves.

MAGISTRATE: Is this a deception? Do you intend to destroy yourselves?

VINA: What is that?

PIKE: The weapon is building up an overload. A force chamber explosion. You still have time to get underground. Well, go on! Just to show you how primitive humans are, Talosian, you go with her.

VINA: If, if you all think it’s this important, then I can’t go either. I suppose if they have one human being, they might try again.

PIKE: Wait.

TALOSIAN: Their method of storing records is crude and consumed much time. Are you prepared to assimilate it?

MAGISTRATE: We had not believed this possible. The customs and history of your race show a unique hatred of captivity. Even when it’s pleasant and benevolent, you prefer death. This makes you too violent and dangerous a species for our needs.

VINA: He means that they can’t use you. You’re free to go back to the ship.

PIKE: And that’s it? No apologies? You captured one of us, threatened all of us.

TALOSIAN: Your unsuitability has condemned the Talosian race to eventual death. Is this not sufficient?

MAGISTRATE: No other specimen has shown your adaptability. You were our last hope.

PIKE: But wouldn’t some form of trade, mutual co-operation?

MAGISTRATE: Your race would learn our power of illusion and destroy itself too.

NUMBER ONE: Captain, we have transporter control now.

PIKE: Let’s get back to the ship.

VINA: I can’t. I can’t go with you.

PITCAIRN: Sir, it just came on. We can’t shut the power off.

SPOCK: Mister Spock here.

TYLER: All power has come on, Mister Spock. The helm is answering to control.

GARISON: The captain?

VINA: You see why I can’t go with you.

MAGISTRATE: This is the female’s true appearance.

VINA: They found me in the wreckage, dying. A lump of flesh. They rebuilt me. Everything works. But they had never seen a human. They had no guide for putting me back together.

MAGISTRATE: It was necessary to convince you her desire to stay is an honest one.

PIKE: You’ll give her back her illusion of beauty?

MAGISTRATE: And more.

MAGISTRATE: She has an illusion and you have reality. May you find your way as pleasant.

PITCAIRN: Mister Spock, the system is coming on again.

COLT: What’s happened to Vina?

NUMBER ONE: Isn’t she coming with us?

PIKE: No. No, and I agreed with her reasons.

BOYCE: Hold on a minute.

PIKE: Oh, I feel fine, just fine.

BOYCE: You look a hundred percent better.

PIKE: You recommended a rest, a change of pace, didn’t you? I’ve even been home. Does that make you happy?

PIKE: Yeoman.

COLT: Yes, sir.

PIKE: I thought I told you that when I’m on the bridge, I– Oh. Oh yes. The reports. Thank you.

COLT: Sir, I was wondering. Just curious. Who would have been Eve?

NUMBER ONE: Yeoman! You’ve delivered your report.

COLT: Yes, ma’am. Yes, sir.

TYLER: Eve, sir? Yes, sir.

BOYCE: Eve as in Adam?

PIKE: As in all ship’s doctors are dirty old men. What are we running here, a cadet ship, Number One? Are we ready or not?

NUMBER ONE: All decks show ready, sir.

PIKE: Engage.

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Lily enters the Chancellor Mansion to find Devon seemingly lost in thought. She greets him and asks if he didn’t hear her knocking. Devon apologizes for his absentmindedness. Lily brushes it off and asks what’s caught his interest. Devon explains that he finds the potential for product development and growth in Asia and South America intriguing. He suggests expanding their offices there. Lily playfully remarks on his passion for the topic, and they share a light moment.

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Later, Sharon meets with Adam to discuss office space for their new company. Adam appears distracted and shares his feelings about Sally, confessing that he still cares for her despite her being with Nick. Sharon advises him to let go of the past and focus on their new venture together. She encourages him to talk about his feelings, but he insists on keeping it a business conversation.

Phyllis confronts Tucker about having evidence of a scandal at McCall Unlimited. Tucker seems unbothered and challenges her, stating that he can call her bluff and is not afraid of any rumors. Phyllis warns him about going public with the scandal, but Tucker remains unfazed and leaves.

Ashley and Abby continue their conversation about the family feud, with Abby expressing her concern that her mother’s change of heart might be insincere. Ashley assures her that she genuinely wants to mend the family relationships and move on. Abby promises to give her mother a chance.

Devon and Lily talk about their relationships, with Devon mentioning his improved relationship with Tucker and his willingness to be the best man at Tucker’s wedding. They discuss how they have overcome their own family drama and how Abby is now stuck in the middle of the Abbotts’ feud.

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Devon and Abby discuss the wedding and the need for everyone to come together. Abby is determined to ensure that the wedding goes smoothly, even if it means convincing Jack to put aside his anger towards Tucker.

Lily consoles Daniel, who is worried about his mother’s decision-making and the potential consequences for Summer. They both hope that Phyllis will make the right choice and learn from her past mistakes.

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At Spencer Publications, Liam is struggling to focus on work due to memories of his past with Steffy. Meanwhile, at the beach house, Finn apologizes to Steffy for the incident involving Sheila and pleads with her not to leave. Steffy expresses her concern about Finn’s ability to keep Sheila away from their family, and tension arises between them. Deacon and Sheila revel in their newfound freedom and share intimate moments together.

Later, Finn confides in his mother, Li, about Steffy walking out on him. He reveals that Steffy was upset about him suggesting to cut Sheila some slack and also about him hugging Sheila after her release from jail. Steffy and Liam meet at the Forrester mansion, where Steffy tells Liam about Kelly’s near-death experience at the beach and how Sheila seemingly saved her. Liam becomes angry and insists on not letting Finn be alone with Kelly. Steffy agrees and decides to move in with Eric for the time being.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Oh, damn it. I’m gonna be late. I’m supposed to meet Nicole for breakfast in like 10 minutes. Then I have a video meeting at 11, but I think I’m gonna do it here at home, so I’m not gonna come into the office today. Is that okay with you? Xander, hello. Did you hear me? Oh, yes. That sounds great. Hmm. Well, something has your attention.

It’s clearly not me. What are you looking at? Gwen went through with it. She actually married that total wanker.

So it wasn’t a dream? No, it wasn’t a dream. Oh. Happy birthday,

husband. You are so sweet, thank you. It’s a pleasure. Listen, I have to run a few errands, so I couldn’t leave without making sure that you and our baby are well fed. You’re the best. This looks good. Thank you. You’re welcome. Do you have a busy morning? I don’t think so. I can check my messages. Mm. Melinda Trask called last night.

She probably wants to tell me about her date with Li

Xun.

You look like someone just slapped you. What’s up with the face?

Gabby and Stefan got married last night. Oh,

you want to talk about it? No. Okay, but you’re not going to do anything crazy, right? Like, are you a hitman or something?

Okay, okay, you’re so touchy. I was just teasing. What are you doing here anyway? Your text said you and Tripp were staying at the Salem Inn. Thought you were finally getting your big romantic evening. Well, that was the plan. Then things took an unexpected turn.

Good morning, son.

Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.

I came home last night, and Tripp stayed at the hotel. Why? Did you guys get in a fight? No. No, we were actually having a great time. Tripp ordered room service, and it was all very romantic, at first.

I can’t believe you did all this. I told you, if we’re in a first time together, it’ll be special. So that is still the plan? No, of course. Why wouldn’t it be? Unless, unless you’re having second thoughts. No, but I thought you might be. Why would you ask that? Oh, what’s up with the two beds? No, no, there was a mix up with the reservation.

And then once I realized it, we weren’t going to have the room available. We could, uh, push the two together. Or use one of them in the other. Look, I know it’s not ideal. No. This is perfect.

Ah! My God! What are you two breeders doing in my room? What

the hell are you doing in my bed? Ugh! Sleeping? You’re supposed to be in that bed. I know. I was, and then I woke up in the middle of the night feeling sad and alone. I just wanted to be close to another human being, so I crawled up under the covers. It was totally innocent, I promise. Don’t be mad, okay? I’m…

I’m not mad. You just freaked me out. Oh, good. Well, if you’re not mad, can you stop talking? My head is pounding. No, but it is. Here, you need to hydrate after all that drinking you did last night. Oh, thank you. Peach brandy is no joke. I was such a drama queen. I get it. You’re upset about your boyfriend. Uh huh.

Well, this is a nice surprise.

Make a wish, my darling. Here

soon as I could. Leo! What’s with the disguise? I was trying to be discreet. Oh, of course. Well done, you. Alright, alright, you said you had some big news, so… Spill! I got the call this morning. The Von Leuschners have amended the terms of my inheritance. I’m no longer required to marry a woman. It can also be a man, which means that I can divorce Gwen and marry

you! have made me the happiest man in the world! No, the galaxy! No, the entire universe! So? So? So? What did you wish for? I can’t tell you, or it won’t come true.

So, wait a minute. Why did Leo Stark have a key to your room? Well, that’s the weird part. Turns out it was actually…

Kiss room. Leo, what the hell are you doing here? No, what the hell are you doing here? This is my room. No, I was told that this was a long term rental, but that it was vacated. By Gwenny. Not by me. The hotel was supposed to move the room into my name. Not kick me out. Wait a minute. Where are all my things? I…

Maybe down at the front desk? What? That is unacceptable. I need to speak to the manager. Hello? Hello? Can anybody hear me? Hello? Leo, let’s just try to stay calm, okay? I’m sure we can get this whole thing straightened out. No, no, no. Nothing ever gets straightened out. Except the men I love, they all get straight.

Leo, are you okay? You know, I bet Phyllis is behind this, that old bitty. She has always had it in for me. Yeah, are you okay? Because you seem a little distraught. Of course I’m distraught. You two have stolen my home. My things are gone, and worst of all, I just watched my best friend marry my boyfriend. Are you

seriously not going to tell me what you wished for? And have it not come true? Now why would I do that? Come on. I know that we’re husband and wife. We can’t be keeping any secrets from each other. I am sorry, my love. But I do not make the rules.

Well, at least I know one of your wishes came true. You got married before your 40th birthday. Thanks to you. Not everyone would be as understanding about that rush. And like I said… I promised myself that I would be settled down by a particular milestone, and I know it sounds crazy, but it was important to me.

Well, I have to admit it was a bit bonkers, but really I think everything turned out so brilliantly, don’t you? Mm hmm. So, you really didn’t mind having to share your special day with Gabby and Stephen? Who? Oh, them. Barely even noticed them. You know why? Why? My eyes were on my very handsome groom the whole time.

I felt the same way about my beautiful bride.

Really? Um, where’s that gone? Don’t worry, now that you had a fish of your birthday muffin, I’m going to give you your birthday

present.

Maggie, you No, it’s always a pleasure to see you, but I’m afraid this might be a bit of a waste of time. What do you mean? Well, I assume that you called me over here so you can try and talk me into working for you, again. And like I said before, I’m perfectly happy at The Spectator. Uh, well, um, no. That’s not why I asked you over.

Actually, it has to do with your Uncle Victor. What about him? Xander, I think you and he should try to make amends. Now, wait a minute. I know how difficult Victor can be. I mean, no one knows that better than me. But he also can be soft hearted when it comes to family. And I know it’s been very distressing to him that you and he are estranged.

I mean, he loves you, Xander. Well, he has a funny way of showing it, doesn’t he? I mean, he belittles me at every opportunity. Makes me feel worthless. Well, he got upset because you walked away from the family. You must be joking, Maggie. He practically shoved me out the door. Okay, okay. Well, maybe, maybe we remember it differently, okay?

Maybe so. The point is, um, Victor isn’t getting any younger, and his health isn’t what it used to be. And I think the two of you should try to reconcile, you know, before it’s too late.

Wow, you must have been so relieved to get those test results back. Yeah, I was. I mean, not that I thought that there were any genetic issues with the baby, but it was definitely reassuring. One less thing to worry about. Nicole, a specialist does not see any major complications, so why don’t you just learn to relax and enjoy being pregnant?

Well, I sure do like eating for two. I could use a mimosa, though. I know, but trust me, the sacrifices will be worth it in the end. Yeah, I agree. I wonder if Eric and Sloan have gotten their genetic tests back yet. What do you mean? They’re having a baby too. What? Since when? Since Sloan decided she needed to find a way to hang on to Eric.

Stop it. You know it’s true that Piper would do anything to hang on to him. Okay, maybe, but I don’t see why you should care. You’re having EJ’s baby and you’ve moved on from Eric, right? Okay, I will be right back. You, uh, you need anything before I leave? I don’t, I don’t know. Maybe just a goodbye kiss? Oh, my pleasure.

Oh. Hey, Melinda. Uh, Eric. Hey, I’m sorry I didn’t mean to startle you, but I was just on my way out. Oh, uh, don’t let me keep you. Uh, is Sloane home? Um, she’s inside. Please. Uh. Uh. Alright, I’ll see you later. This is a surprise. Oh, you didn’t get my message? Sorry. No, I was about to check. But is this about Lee?

Shin, no. My brother? Oh, no. No. I just wanted to finish the conversation we started yesterday. I mean, before Eric called, you were gonna tell me some big secret. Oh, like I said, you know, it wasn’t important so much. It sounded important to me. You said it was about Nicole Walker, right? Um, yes? I thought so. It was a coincidence, I just ran into her at the square.

Melinda, did you say anything to her? Of course not, but we did have a very interesting conversation and it made me wonder. Does your secret have something to do with the father of her baby?

Melinda, I have no idea what you’re talking about. Oh, I bet you do. Nicole told me that you helped her figure out the paternity of her baby. That was awfully generous of you. Of course, I have a vested interest. Obviously. Obviously. So you volunteered to get a swab of Eric’s DNA? Which turned out to not be much.

Uh huh. As far as I can tell, E. J. DiMera was never tested. Curious, isn’t it? Wasn’t really unnecessary, was it? Nicole also told me that she tried to pick up some DNA results for her baby, and somehow you ended up with them instead. Yeah, it was just a mix up. Nurse gave me the wrong envelope. Curiouser and curiouser.

Is that what really happened? Of course it is. What are you getting at? Simple, really. I feel like I’ve been given all these pieces to this puzzle. And at first it was really hard to see the whole picture. But now that I’ve had some time to put it all together, though… I think I’ve figured out your secret.

Is Eric the father of Nicole’s baby?

Nicole, you are over Eric, aren’t you? Oh, you know what? This is Brandon calling. He is gonna want an update about Abe, so I’ll be right back, okay? Okay. Hey, Brandon. Yeah.

Eric, hey! Chloe, hey, how you been? I’m good, good. So, I hear that… Congratulations are in order. You and Sloane are having a baby. Yes, we are. Oh, and it looks like you, um, did some damage at the jewelry store. As a matter of fact, I did. You know what, you have impeccable taste. Do you mind telling me what you think?

Sure.

Oh. Wow, that is beautiful. Is that an engagement ring? Yeah. I was going to propose to her. What?

Maggie, I mean, I’ve been doing just fine with that Victor in my life. But he needs you. He doesn’t have that many family members around, aside from Justin. And he’s not on good terms with Brady, or Sean, or Alex. And whose fault is that? Please, Xander. He’s been in very low spirits lately. I, I, I think it would help if you offered him an olive branch.

All right, Maggie. I’m only doing this for you because I hate to see you worry about that old tosser. Thank you. Oh, thank you, Xander. Like I said. Thank you. Just for you. Okay. I might as well get this over with. I assume he’s upstairs. No, he’s not, uh, at the moment. He went to visit Bo. Oh. Why? Has there been a change in his condition?

Unfortunately not. He’s still comatose. I think that has a lot to do with why Victor’s been so low. Oh. Okay. As soon as he gets back, I promise I’ll stop by. Okay. But in the meantime, can I take you out for breakfast? Ooh, I’d love to. But no, I have to take a rain check because, uh, I’m on my way out of town myself.

Oh, where are you going? Chicago. To see Sarah. Oh. Any particular reason? I, I think it’s time that she and I got everything out in the open. I won’t. About the fact that she’s in a relationship with Rex Brady.

Oh my, my love, this is the best birthday gift ever. I aim to please… Oh my god!

Something wrong? Uh, yes, no, no, no, I, um… I, I was just overwhelmed with pleasure. Oh. Yeah. Alright, well then I’ll carry on then. No, please don’t. I, uh, I was getting a little lonely up here, all by myself. I miss that, uh, that gorgeous face of yours. Ah,

I know it’s hard to believe given my overall level of fabulousness, but I don’t have a boyfriend. Sure you do. You told me all about him last night. Did I? What exactly did I say?

Okay, look, you’re obviously having a rough night. So, we don’t want to make it any worse, so we’re just going to head out of here. No, no, no, no. Please, please stay. I don’t want to be by myself. Um, we hardly know you. Maybe there’s a friend we can call for you? I just told you, my only friend in the whole wide world just married my boyfriend.

There is no one else. Please don’t abandon me.

He’s so wasted. I would feel really terrible if something bad happened to him. Yeah, me too.

Okay, so you go. I’ll stay. Thank you, my hunky blonde angel. God, are you sure about this? Because I can stay and then… Go. Save yourself.

Um, then I’ll go home. So much for our romantic evening, huh? I’m sorry. It sucks, but… What are you gonna do? We’ll have to try again another time. Mm hmm. Mm hmm. Good luck. Oh,

it’s gonna be so lonely without my BFF. Yeah, uh, speaking of that, isn’t your BFF my cousin Gwen? Yeah, why? So does that mean that your boyfriend, uh, is… Dimitri Von Reuschner. Yes. Yes. Or at least he was. Oh.

I was drunk. I don’t know what I was saying. I think you did. I mean, yeah, you were rambling a bit, sure, but, uh, you were pretty adamant that Dimitri was your boyfriend, so… Have you two been messing around with how my cousin’s back?

Don’t be ridiculous! I would never sleep with my best friend’s fiancé. You said that… It was wishful thinking! Yeah, I’ve always had a secret crush on Dimitri, and in my mind, he sort of became my boyfriend. Like in college, how Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ryan Phillippe were my boyfriends. Surely you’ve had someone like that.

I mean, a gorgeous actress that you wish was your girlfriend, you fantasized about day and night. Emma Watson. Ah, yes! Excellent choice. Big Harry Potter fan before the whole controversy, but, you know, as we were saying. Okay, well, um, anyway, I have a very vivid imagination and I’ve always been sort of pathetic when it comes to romance, so.

So there’s Gwenny. Okay, then how did you know?

How did I know what? Well, you said that he had a… a magic penis. No, no, no, no, no, no, no. I did not say that. Yeah, you kind of did. Um, uh, okay, uh, uh, Alright, well, um, The truth is… Oh, this is embarrassing. It was, um, part of the fantasy. That his penis was literally magic. You know, like it could cast spells like a wand.

Oh, okay. Well, you just said you were a big Harry Potter fan. Surely you get the appeal of the magic wand. Yeah, I, I just, I can’t even. Okay, look, look, look, look, look. I am always falling for these hot straight men. Pining for them, really. There’s Dmitri, Xander Cook, Chad DeMera. And you too. I mean, who wouldn’t want to follow that happy trail?

Alas, none of my straight boy fantasies ever come true. And that’s true of Dimitri also. It’s just a totally stupid, unrequited crush. Anyway, I was being such a drama queen last night. You know how it is, you always think you have a chance until they actually marry a woman. Yeah, but I mean I know, I know what I said.

I was four sheets to the wind, not making any sense. Thank you for staying with me, taking care of me, especially since I ruined your night with Wendy Shin.

Sorry your big romantic evening got ruined. If it’s any consolation, mine was too. Wait, really? Why, I thought you were all excited about your date with Melinda. I was, but then you got in my head. I did? All your talk about how she might be playing the long game to try to trick me into a confession. It just got to me, you know, and then I showed up for the date and made an immediate excuse and left.

But Lee, if you didn’t brainwash Harris to kill Stefan, then you had nothing to worry about. Right? Melinda’s a shark. I would put it past her to set me up somehow. Okay, I doubt she’d go that far. But anyway, yeah, it’s probably best that you stop seeing her. Honestly, doubt that you could ever trust her. Yeah.

You’re right. But! That doesn’t mean that you should give up on love. Okay, I know there’s someone out there. Who is perfect for you. Someone who doesn’t want to put you behind bars.

Eric’s not the father of Nicole’s baby, EJ is. The paternity test proved that. Right, the paternity test that was based on the swab that you supposedly took from Eric’s DNA. And as you pointed out, you had a vested interest in him not being the father. Wow, you are making some pretty huge assumptions here.

But you can see why I would be suspicious, right? After all, those genetic test results were the one thing that can prove the paternity test wrong. And what, you just happened to get your hands on them first? By mistake? I just don’t believe that’s a coincidence. Listen, before we were interrupted yesterday, you were about to share a really big secret with me.

So you might as well just tell me now.

Okay. You were right. I’m not the only woman carrying Eric’s baby. Nicole is too.

You’re proposing to Sloan. Yes, it seemed like the right thing to do. I mean, we are having a child together. Even though we put the car before the horse. So you’re buying the horse. You know, I better get going. It was good to see you. And, um… Congratulations again, and good luck with the proposal. It’s a really beautiful ring.

Thank you, Court. Yeah, good luck.

Are you okay? Yeah, yeah. Just really use that mimosa right now.

Sarah’s dating Rex? Apparently. Actually, Bonnie’s the one who told me. When she went to Chicago, she found out that they had been involved for quite some time. And Sarah has not mentioned it to me. Huh. Why’s that, I wonder? Oh. Well, according to Bonnie, I don’t think Sarah wants me to know because she thinks I’ll disapprove.

It is weird because it wasn’t that long ago Bonnie was insisting to me that Sarah and Rex weren’t together. Well, maybe she won’t hurt your feelings. Which is what, which is what I should have considered before I opened my big mouth. I’m so sorry. Don’t worry about it Maggie. No, I’m happy that Sarah’s moved on.

Okay. Because I’ve moved on too. Oh, okay. So things are going well with you and Chloe? Oh yes, very. Very well. We’re getting pretty serious. Oh, well I’m glad. Okay, well you know what, I really should get going. Um… Of course. Um, well, I hope you have a nice visit with Sarah. Yeah, me too. Uh, I’m going to be very interested in what my daughter has to say for herself.

Ha ha. So much. Hmm. Hi. Hi. Didn’t expect to see you this morning. But you’d be enjoying life as a newlywed. Gwen had an errand to run, so I figured I’d come and check in on you. You seemed a little gloomy last night when you left the reception. Gloomy? That’s putting it mildly. It was, as you can imagine, not fun for me, seeing you and Gwen as this happy couple.

I was jealous, then guilty, then sad, then angry, and finally gloomy. Now I know how Abigail Devereux felt when she had all those split personalities. I’m sorry, Leo. If it makes you feel any better, I was thinking about you all last night, and then more this morning. I missed you terribly. Really? Really.

Well, if it isn’t Mrs. Dimitri von Leuschner. Congratulations on tying the knot. Thank you. It’s actually a good thing I bumped into you. You saved me a trip. Um, I was gonna come to the office and tell you that, um, my husband and I are going to be taking some time off for our honeymoon. Of course. Where are you going?

Iceland. First class tickets to Reykjavik. Oh, that’s fantastic. I know how much you’ve always wanted to go there. Hope you have a wonderful trip. Hang on, what’s, what’s all this about? Huh? You’re being strangely supportive about all of this. Why wouldn’t I be? Oh, come on. You know that you were trying to discourage me from marrying Dimitri.

Well, that’s true. I still don’t trust that guy, but… It’s like I said, Gwen. I just want you to be happy.

Well, for the record, I am happy. Actually, I’m happier than I ever have been, ever thought I could be. I’m glad to hear it. Seriously. I think it’s great that everyone is finally moving on with their lives.

You seem really upset. No, I’m not upset. Shellshocked. Okay, I don’t know why I am. I mean, I should have seen this coming. Sloan is having a baby, so obviously they’re going to be a family. And you and EJ and your baby are going to be a family as well. Unless you don’t want that. No. Of course I want that. And to answer your question earlier, yes, I am over Eric.

It’s just…

It’s weird to see him starting a life with someone else, especially with a woman who’s so wrong for him. Nicole. I know. I know. It’s none of my business. I’m in love with EJ and whatever Sloan and Eric do is no concern of mine. I get it. I got it. Fine.

Look, I told you before, my family’s been decimated. All I had in this world left was Eric. And I didn’t want to lose him. Which is why I swabbed my cheek instead of his. No, wait a minute. How do you know for sure that Eric is the father? Because I saw the results. The genetic test results. It was very clear.

EJ was not a match. Which means, Eric is. And you decided to keep this a secret? I know it seems awful. I seem terrible. And I feel terrible. about it, you know, keeping him from his other child, which is partially why I suggested that we get pregnant. But now that you’re pregnant, you and Nicole are on a level playing field.

Why don’t you just tell him now? No, no, the playing field is not level. If Eric finds out what I did and if he does find out and Find some way to forgive me, which is very doubtful. I’m just gonna go back to Nicole. I know it. Rich Melinda is why he cannot find out. Look, I have to ask, now that you know the truth, are you gonna use this against me?

Hey!

I was wondering what happened to you. Are those for me? Yes. They’re not enough, but they’re my way of saying that I’m sorry that things didn’t go the way we planned last night. That is so sweet of you. Thank you. And actually, I admire that you stuck around to comfort Leo. God, he was such a mess. How is he this morning?

He was better, I guess. Wickedly hungover, of course. I really wish that I had woken up with you in my bed instead of him. Whoa, Leo Stark was in your bed? Yeah, only because he was lonely and freaked out. And obviously he was totally innocent. But, anyway, enough about Leo right now, okay? Right now I just want you to know that I am still determined to give you the romantic dinner and night that you deserve.

And next time, I promise, there’ll be no interruption.

Sorry I didn’t get a chance to say it earlier, but happy birthday. Oh, you remembered. How could I forget? What, with the countdown to the inheritance, having to marry a woman? Sorry I didn’t have time to get you a gift. Leo, just being here with you is gift enough. That’s sweet.

Just so we’re clear, when my birthday rolls around, I’m gonna need something a little more tangible. And sparkly. Noted. And that won’t be a problem. Aye. You know what is going to be a problem? Keeping this secret for an entire year. Especially from Gwenny. You need to stop worrying. We’re gonna make this work, okay?

Matty! It’s me! Open up! Oh, hey there! Hey!

How’s Nicole? She’s good. Well, more like she’s okay. She just found out that Eric and Sloane are having a baby and she’s not too thrilled about that. Really? Eric knocked up Sloane Peterson? My God, for an ex priest, that lad really does get around, doesn’t he? That’s not the only news about him. He happened to stop by our table and he said he’s going to propose to Sloane.

That is a crazy coincidence. What do you mean? Must be, I don’t know, something in the air? Something in the air? What are you talking about? Chloe Lane, will you marry me? I

know that this is not the first time that I’ve asked you, but I’m hoping it’s the last.

Walker, will

you do me the honor?

You can relax Sloane. Of course I’m not going to use this secret against you. I sure as hell hope not. I, I shouldn’t have opened up about this to anybody, honestly, but I just, I just, I had to get it off my chest. I had to unburden myself. I completely understand. And I’m sorry if I came on a little strong.

I just, I can’t thrill out of solving mysteries. And besides, I’ve really liked getting to know you, and I think we’re starting to become friends, and I don’t have many of those. So I wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize that. So you’re not going to say anything to anyone? Your secret’s safe with me.

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Y&R Transcript Friday, August 4, 2023

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Lily: Devon? Hello? Did you not hear me knocking?

Devon: Sorry.

Lily: That’s okay. What’s, uh, so interesting?

Devon: Uh, the fact that we have a lot of room for growth in Asia and South America when it comes to product development. I think we should think about expanding our offices there.

Lily: You love this, don’t you?

Devon: I– I don’t hate it.

[ Lily laughing ]

Lily: Well, maybe it’s this place that inspires you.

Devon: Yeah. Maybe. It’s starting to finally feel like home.

Lily: And what’s great is that you can take breaks to hang out with Dom when you’re not working on figures.

Devon: That’s the best perk ever.

Lily: I can really see him zooming down these hallways in a couple of years.

[ Devon chuckling ]

Devon: You better believe it. And we plan on having family over often too. As a matter of fact, uh, Tucker and Ashley are gonna have their wedding here, or at least that’s the plan.

Lily: Wow. Are all the Abbotts coming because then maybe you should put away the breakables.

Devon: Yeah.

Ashley: Hi.

Abby: Hi. Am I late?

Ashley: No. Are you okay? You seem stressed out.

[ Abby sighing ]

Abby: We need to talk about last night.

Ashley: I want to apologize to you for how the whole thing has unfolded. This feud has just spiraled out of control and it’s time to end it.

Abby: End it how? By putting down the sword or by blowing things up?

Ashley: I’m not talking about annihilation. I’m talking about peace.

Abby: Really?

Ashley: Yes, really. Why, you don’t believe me?

Abby: It’s just a complete 180. What’s really going on here?

Ashley: Okay. I guess I’m tired of screaming into the wind. And this feud, it’s taken a toll on everybody and it’s been very unfair to the people I love most, namely you. And so it’s time to let it go.

Abby: I hear that you’re saying that, but can you actually do it? Can you actually accept that Diane is a part of Uncle Jack’s life and a part of jabot?

Ashley: I am going to focus on my future. Jack and Diane can keep doing their little dance and I’m not gonna let it define me. I’ve got big plans, you know.

Abby: Okay. Now, I’m really worried.

Ashley: Honey, they’re good plans. I mean, starting a company with Tucker is very exciting, right? I’m taking charge of my life.

Abby: And it kind of sounds like you’re giving up and that’s not something that you do, so…

Ashley: I want you to know that life is too short to let these grudges consume me. All right, my intentions are genuine. I promise.

Adam: Hey, come on in.

Sharon: Hi. Um. All right. I’ve been doing some research on office space for Adustus and I thought that we should discuss our options.

[ Adam sighing ]

Adam: Office space. Right. Right. Um, well, what have you found so far?

Sharon: Um, Victor is willing to make space for us at Newman Tower, but I thought that it’s important that we have our own dedicated space. You know, proximity is great, but we need a fresh start.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I agree. Mm-hmm, it’s essential for us to have a space that represents our values and our vision. So, what other locations have you looked at?

Sharon: A few places on the other side of town. An entirely different atmosphere than Newman.

Adam: That sounds great. Whatever you think is best, Shar.

Sharon: Is everything, okay? You seem a little out of it today. Don’t tell me you’re already bored with the company.

Adam: No, I’m fine. I’m just– I’m dealing with some personal stuff.

Sharon: Such as?

Adam: Look I– I– I think it’s best if we just keep this a business conversation.

Sharon: Okay, but if you’re distracted, maybe it’s something you do need to talk about and work through so that you can put all of your attention on business.

Adam: I can compartmentalize. I promise. You have all my focus. So, just tell me about this new spot. What are the pros, what are the cons?

Sharon: Adam, there is a lot at stake here, including some significant financial investments. We need to be transparent and deal with any issues head-on. Is there something you need to tell me?

Phyllis: Come on, Tucker.

[ Phyllis clears throat]

Phyllis: I tell you that I have dirt on McCall Unlimited and you say nothing. Is there so much filth that was swept under the rug that you don’t know what scandal I’m talking about?

Tucker: Phyllis, scandals come and go. It’s all part of the game. Are you sure this isn’t just another baseless rumor?

Phyllis: I have evidence to back me up.

Tucker: You realize if you test me, I am gonna call your bluff.

Phyllis: So, you’re okay if I go public with this? That your company covered up statutory rape? I just want to make sure you’re aware of the terms and that, you know, at this very moment, I’m very much in charge.

Abby: Mom, I just– I can’t shake the feeling that this change of heart is– is just one of your strategies. I mean, last night, you were adamant about your opposition to Jack and Diane. I really hope that you’re not trying to placate me.

Ashley: Do you really see me as being that deceitful? Have I done things in the past that have made you doubt my integrity?

Abby: No. And I have always admired your strength, but this feud with Diane and– and your desire to hurt Uncle Jack, I mean, it seems petty and beneath you.

Ashley: I agree. That’s why I’m moving on. I’m tired of the drama.

Abby: So, you’re just gonna drop the anger and the bitterness, just like that? Can’t you see why that’s hard for me to believe?

Ashley: What I see is that my behavior has tainted your opinion of me and that’s– that’s really incredibly hurtful. I hope you know that everything I’ve done has been for the good of our family, Abby. I mean, every single thing I’ve done is to protect my father’s company. Now, I understand that I haven’t handled it well and I’m sorry for that. And I want to apologize to you and I want to mend that with you. I mean, I even want to fix the relationship I have with my brother. I really do. It’s just– it’s complicated and it’s gonna take a lot of time, but I’m here for it. I mean, I really want that.

Abby: I want that too.

Ashley: Well, then just give me a chance, right? I mean, that’s all I’m asking for.

Lily: Their wedding here in this house? That kind of feels like a statement. I’m just not sure of what.

Devon: Yeah, well, maybe. This is– this is Tucker’s mom’s house, so that part of it makes sense. And it’s Abby’s mother and my father and they’re sure as hell not gonna have the wedding at the Abbott mansion.

Lily: Yeah, that’s true.

Devon: I actually think there’s an upside to it being here just ’cause it is Katherine’s home. I’d like to imagine that everyone would be on their best behavior. And Ashley and Tucker can get married and Ashley’s family can be here without there being any drama.

Lily: Well, you don’t sound so sure.

Tucker: I mean, I just know how much Ashley hates Diane and how much Jack doesn’t like Tucker. And honestly, I think that Ashley just wants to blow up Jabot to make a point. So, there are some concerns.

Lily: God, this is making me nervous and I’m not even gonna be here.

[ Devon chuckling ] Unless this is your way of getting Tucker to play nice?

Devon: Uh, actually, no. Originally, Abby thought that Tucker was the one forcing the issue with Jabot, but now she thinks it’s completely her mom.

Lily: Well, it could be Ashley’s fight under Tucker’s influence.

Devon: Yeah, but I don’t think Tucker’s influence has been negative. I think he’s been trying to do his best to keep the peace and support Ashley where he can. I think he’s genuinely trying to be a different person now that he’s in love. He asked me to be his best man and I said yeah.

Lily: Wow. So, you two are getting along now?

Devon: Yeah. I don’t think I’ll ever completely trust him, but when it comes to this Abbott family war, he’s not stirring the pot.

Lily: Well, we ended our family drama and now you’re in the middle of another.

Devon: Mm. Yeah. You’re not wrong. Uh, but the person this has really been affecting is Abby, just ’cause she’s stuck in the middle of it and it’s her family, you know. And if things escalate and she gets stuck in the fallout, I don’t know how I’ll forgive any of them.

Phyllis: Well, it looks like I have your attention, huh? So… I need Carson, I need him now.

Tucker: I do have some vague idea to what you were alluding, but it had nothing to do with me. I was already out of commission by then.

[ Tucker clears throat ]

Tucker: In fact, I had already sold the company, so… if anyone takes a hit from a public scandal, it’ll be Newman Enterprises, not me.

Phyllis: Well, you sold the company, that’s true, but at the time you were the captain of the ship and the buck stops with you. So, if you’re vague about this, uh, let me refresh your memory. Um, there were certain emails that fell through the cracks. Um, they expose your involvement. Everything with the singer, it seems it was resolved, but your hands definitely are not clean. So, do you want this hanging over your head as you move forward?

[ Tucker scoffing ]

Tucker: You do what you have to do, Phyllis.

Phyllis: I don’t want this to get ugly. I really don’t. You underestimate me. You’re underestimating me right now.

Tucker: Just out of curiosity, what were you and the D.A. talking about earlier? Yeah. You think you have it all figured out, don’t you? But it seems to me, I’m not the one in danger here, am I?

Sharon: Adam, we’re embarking on this new venture together, so I need to know that you’re fully present. Maybe we should just talk about whatever this is that’s bothering you.

Adam: It’s Sally. She looks at me with pity if I so much as hint that I still care about her, Sharon. And on one hand, I know that I have to let it go.

Sharon: But on the other hand?

Adam: It feels like a mistake because she brings out the best part of me. I mean, isn’t that a good thing? That I want to be a better person? Isn’t that what everybody wants me to do?

Sharon: Adam, you see yourself as this dark and broken person, but you know, you’re a better man than you were and Sally had nothing to do with that. She saw that in you. Sally is with Nick now. She’s recovering from her terrible loss with his support. Now, there is support for you too, if you want to take it, but hanging on to a love that has no chance is only gonna hurt you more.

Adam: Sally and I, we belong together. What we shared, it was real and it was powerful. The only reason that she’s even with Nick is because she thinks he’s a safer choice. It’s not because they’re actually in love, Sharon.

Sharon: That sounds like wishful thinking. You don’t get to decide what’s in Sally’s heart or in Nick’s.

Adam: [ Scoffing ] Sharon, the whole town knows that Nick still loves you. You’re his one true love. I mean, if– if he would just see that and embrace it, everything would just fall into place.

Sharon: Okay, what is that supposed to mean?

Adam: What are you talking about? Am I wrong?

Sharon: Um, if this is the way that you see Nicholas and me, how are we supposed to work together? This company means a lot to me, Adam. It’s very important. I am ready to create something extraordinary and I would like to do so with you and Nick, but maybe we do need to reconsider things because frankly, we have all been through hell recently. All three of us and Nick and I are ready to move forward. How about you?

Phyllis: You are so sweet to be worried about what Christine was saying to me. A trial date has been set. That means it’s crunch time for my defense. It’s crunch time for you.

Tucker: Yes, but only one of us might land in a cell.

Phyllis: Hm. I wonder what Ashley would think of all of this if you were dragged through the mud? I mean, I have the email, so you’re liable.

[ Phyllis chuckling ] This is a game changer and you know it.

Tucker: This leverage you think you have means nothing to me. Our deal is off.

Phyllis: Oh, are you sure about how Ashley feels about you and her affections? Because I think that when she hears about this, she’ll have no use for you professionally and personally and she’ll drop you like a hot rock.

[ Sighs ] Don’t force my hand. You need to respect our deal. I can impact your life. You know that.

Tucker: You can’t touch me, Phyllis.

Phyllis: Hey, babe. What are you doing here?

Ashley: You are the most important person in my world and I never want to lose your trust. I never want to lose your loyalty. I’m never gonna like Diane.

[ Both chuckling ]

Ashley: I just won’t. I’m not gonna trust her, but I promise you that I am done with these pointless battles.

Abby: Then, just walk away. You can’t keep living your life with this resentment. It’s not healthy.

Ashley: I agree. And that’s what I’m doing. I’m taking my portion of the company and I’m parting ways from jabot forever and I am moving on with my life. I’m getting on with my life. I promise you.

Abby: So, you promise you’re just gonna let it all go and just move on?

Ashley: I am committed to mending things with our family.

[ Adam sighing ]

Adam: I believe in your vision, Sharon. I have complete faith in you and what you want to accomplish. But just because I’m pointing out the obvious doesn’t mean I want to destroy this partnership.

Sharon: Oh, Adam, you need to get rid of these delusions, okay? Yeah, Nick and I have a special bond. That’s because of our history and our children. That doesn’t mean that there’s some romantic future in store for us.

Adam: It’s all right there. It’s waiting for you both.

Sharon: You’re wrong, about all of this, okay?

Adam: Okay, well, you may be done with Nick, but Nick is not done with you, okay? I saw it, Sharon, the night that Sally lost the baby. What was his first instinct? It was to protect you and Faith from that madman Kirsten.

Sharon: Nick was concerned about his daughter and he had no idea what was going on with Sally.

Adam: But he loves you. He’ll always love you, Sharon.

Sharon: Stop it, Adam. Okay? Stop.

Adam: Hey, you’re not saying that there’s no love. Maybe it’s dormant, but it’ll never die, okay? Life, it’s precious and it’s short and love is rare. Just don’t throw it away or just avoid it.

Sharon: Okay, you are crossing the line. I know how I feel and I am not gonna let you manipulate me or turn me into some kind of wedge between Nick and Sally. I’m not going to be a pawn in your game.

Adam: I’m sorry, I– Sharon, okay? It’s not what I meant. I respect you too much to try to manipulate you.

Sharon: You know what, I’m sorry. That was my mistake. I actually should have never pushed you into talking about what is bothering you. You are entitled to your feelings. But if that ends up impacting this partnership, it is going to be a problem. It’s time to move forward and focus on our own lives.

[ Adam sighing ]

Devon: So, how are things going with you and Daniel? Tell me all about it.

Lily: They’re good. They’re really good. Thank you. Yeah, we had our first official painting night, which was nice. It was fun to do something different.

Devon: Mm-hmm. You any good? You like Michelangelo?

Lily: Oh, no, I’m definitely not. I’m not painting any chapels anytime soon.

[ Devon chuckling ]

Devon: I’m just happy to hear that you’re moving on from Billy.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, with Daniel it’s easy, you know? He’s going through something, he lets me in. There’s no games.

Devon: That’s good. It’s what you need to have. You deserve to be happy.

Lily: Yeah, I’m happy for you too. You and Abby have come a long way.

Devon: We have. Sometimes simplicity and happiness is all you need.

Lily: Amen to that. That’s true.

[ Lily chuckling ]

Daniel: So, saw you talking to Tucker. Why would you even give that snake the time of day?

Phyllis: Oh, listen, it’s nothing I can’t handle.

Daniel: That’s not what I asked.

Phyllis: Okay, we have bigger problems. Christine is after Summer.

Daniel: What are you talking about?

Phyllis: She’s accusing her of aiding and abetting. She wants to prosecute both of us.

[ Daniel sighing ]

Daniel: Yeah, I knew that this was gonna happen. I knew that not only were you putting yourself at risk of going to prison, but you had to drag Summer into it too. Who knows, maybe even me. Right? I mean, it just– just never stops with you.

Phyllis: No, no, no, no, I didn’t want any of this to happen. All I was doing was trying to protect us.

Daniel: Oh, trying to protect us? How did that work out for you? Huh? You just never know when to quit, do you?

Tucker: Hey, Adam. Sharon, hi.

Sharon: Hello, Tucker.

Tucker: How are you doing?

Sharon: Good. Um, I– I was just leaving.

Tucker: Oh, I hope I’m not scaring you away.

Sharon: No, no. Not at all. Um, Adam, I will call you if I have any updates.

Adam: Sounds good.

Tucker: Bye. All right, nice pad.

Adam: Thanks.

Tucker: So, how’s the restructuring of the company going?

[ Adam sighing ]

Adam: Well, I could tell you all the details, or I could just tell you what you want to know. Let me guess, you talked to Phyllis.

Tucker: I did. She claims to have stumbled upon some information in old McCall email files.

Adam: Oh, yeah? What kind of information?

Tucker: Uh, you know, the kind that could potentially cause me a bit of trouble if exposed?

Adam: Well, that’s interesting. Anything worthwhile?

Tucker: What does she have, Adam?

Adam: This or that. An email or two. Maybe more?

Tucker: Hm. And what’s in it for you, if I may ask? And why help Phyllis of all people?

Adam: Well, I have my reasons. But you’re right, none of them have anything to do with you. So, why don’t we just cut to the chase? What do you want from me?

Tucker: I have a proposition. A mutually beneficial arrangement if you’re willing to listen.

Adam: Well, I’m always willing to listen for at least a minute or two. But remember, I’m not gonna be easily swayed. So, you’ll have to convince me that your proposition is worth longer than that.

Tucker: I’m a simple man, as you know, and I’m just here to offer a simple deal.

Adam: Go on.

Tucker: As you know, I can make things happen.

Adam: That’s a little vague for my taste.

Tucker: Why overcomplicate things? Why don’t you just tell me what it is you’re after?

Adam: Keep Phyllis out of prison. And I never even heard the name of that singer that you’re so worried about.

Tucker: Why? You don’t think she deserves what’s coming to her?

Adam: Again, I have my reasons and you’re obviously bothered enough to come all the way up to my apartment to try to sway me. So, release the witness, Carson, to Phyllis and we are good. So, why don’t you think about it and let me know? Oh, soon.

Phyllis: I don’t think you understand the complexity of the situation.

Daniel: You know what I understand is nothing with you is ever simple.

Phyllis: Christine made me an offer.

Daniel: What’d she say?

Phyllis: Well, I haven’t agreed to it yet, but she said that if I plead guilty, she’ll leave Summer alone.

Daniel: Do it. Just do it.

Phyllis: Well, it doesn’t fix everything.

Daniel: You have been talking about trying to make amends and trying to fix things, right? This is the chance that you’ve been begging for. Christine is offering you an opportunity to make this right. Make this right by– by showing that– that you are taking responsibility for your actions.

Phyllis: Listen, I want to protect you kids. I really do. I don’t want you to suffer because of my mistakes. Trust me, I don’t. But it’s not as easy as being guilty or being innocent. There are so many variables.

Daniel: God, Mom, this just sounds like more excuses to me. I– I get that you’re scared. I understand that. But do you really want to see Summer arrested? You want to watch her get cuffed and booked and charged with aiding and abetting because of something that you did?

Phyllis: Okay, listen, there’s just got to be another way.

Daniel: No, no, no, no, no, there is no other way. This is it. This is the way and that you can’t just instinctively say yes without even questioning it. It– it– it’s making me a little crazy, I’ve gotta tell you. I, just– please, Mom, for once in your life, just do the right thing.

Abby: Our family means everything to me and it hurts so much to see all of the tension and bitterness between everyone.

Ashley: I feel the same way.

Abby: Well, I mean, the things you say and do towards your brother paints a different picture.

Ashley: Okay. It was never my intention, ever to tear the family apart.

Abby: Mom, I need our family in one piece. And if you want this wedding to be meaningful and sincere, you have to make peace with Uncle Jack. And not just for the sake of a truce, but for genuine love within the family.

Ashley: Yeah, I don’t want our wedding to be, you know, a battleground for animosity. I want it to be a celebration of love. So, I– I will try to mend things with Jack so that we can be there as a family for each other. Okay?

Abby: Okay. I believe in you.

Ashley: Thanks.

Abby: I do. You deserve happiness.

Phyllis: You do not know Christine like I know Christine, okay? The only reason she is offering me a deal is because she’s trying to avoid this case going to trial.

Daniel: So what? If it means that Summer isn’t arrested? Isn’t that enough? I mean, I just, I– I don’t understand why you can’t accept the fact that you’ve been caught and it’s time to take responsibility.

Phyllis: Christine is afraid because heather has built a very, very strong defense for me. Heather is hell bent on keeping me out of jail. Heather believes in me. So, I think that I can protect Summer and I can walk free at the same time.

Daniel: I bet Tucker has something to do with that. Oh, my god. [ Sighing ] You really– you’re making deals with Tucker McCall. That’s just fantastic. You’re really ready to gamble Summer’s future and her freedom?

Phyllis: It doesn’t have to be like that.

Daniel: You’re right, it doesn’t have to be like that. This whole situation keeps spiraling more and more out of control because you have not learned from the past.

Phyllis: I understand that I’ve done horrible things in my past. I get that, but I have always, always tried to protect my kids and that’s what I am trying to do.

Daniel: Okay. Sure. You know what, you haven’t changed at all? You may have killed stark in self-defense, but you’ve committed countless other crimes, including faking your own death and all of that was of your own accord.

Phyllis: Daniel.

Daniel: No, don’t Daniel me, just do the right thing. Take the damn deal, face the consequences and start making your amends.

Ashley: I can’t make peace with Jack by myself. He has to want it too.

Abby: Of course he does. I mean, I’m sure he would want things to go back to the way they were.

Ashley: And as much as I hate Diane, you realize that he probably hates Tucker even more?

Abby: Okay, yes, I’m sure that there probably shouldn’t be any family barbecues anytime soon, but I think that we can make some steps to heal together.

Ashley: Well, getting near any kind of an open fire would not be a good idea at this point. Do you want to do me a favor?

Abby: Sure.

Ashley: Okay, want to try reaching out to Jack and see if you can bring both sides together?

Abby: I will do whatever I can to bring peace to the situation.

Ashley: Okay, try to convince him to come to the wedding. I don’t want him to hug Tucker and I definitely don’t want him giving any speeches. Can you imagine that nightmare? But, you know, Jack’s my brother. I’d like him to be at my wedding.

Abby: I promise to try.

Ashley: Okay. Thank you.

Daniel: Hey.

Lily: Hey, so what’s wrong?

Daniel: Oh, you know, I just ran into my mother.

Lily: Oh, god. What now?

Daniel: The D.A. offered her a deal. Plead guilty and Summer won’t face charges.

Lily: Is she gonna take it?

Daniel: I don’t know. She said she’s going to consider it, but you know her, she’s always working some angle trying to figure out a way to manipulate the situation and come out on top. It’s just always about her, you know, no matter what the consequences are for the people she claims to love.

Lily: Daniel, I’m sorry. I know it’s hard when someone you care about doesn’t care about anything but their own issues and emotions.

Daniel: I just, I– I can’t even look at her when she’s like this. She’s constantly talking about how much she loves us and how much she wants to protect us over and over and over again, but now, Summer’s life is hanging by a thread and she needs time to think.

Lily: Well, maybe she’ll make the right choice.

Daniel: Oh, boy. Wow. Well, we both know that that’s a hell of a maybe.

Lily: Okay. Well, what I do know is that you are Summer’s brother and I know that you’ll do everything in your power to protect her.

Daniel: Yeah, you’re right. I mean, Summer deserves better. She’s already lost so much. I’m not gonna let my mother’s actions dictate her future. Think it’s time I stepped up to protect my sister, even if it means standing up to my own mother.

Sharon: Hello, Phyllis.

Phyllis: Sharon.

Sharon: So, looks like we might be working together.

Phyllis: Might?

Sharon: Well, depending on the outcome of your trial.

Phyllis: Oh. You sound optimistic. Does no one have faith in me these days?

Sharon: Well, it’s not about lack of faith. It’s the legal system. You know how unpredictable that can be. We’ve both faced our fair share of challenges. But I know you have support no matter what the outcome.

Phyllis: Thank you. Nobody believes I can beat this, do they?

Sharon: Well, we all hope for the best. Of course. But, you know, you do have a deep history of getting yourself involved in some uncomfortable situations. And then, you get yourself out of them as well. So, I suspect you have something up your sleeve.

Phyllis: Yes, I always do.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: How’d your talk with your mom go?

Abby: Oh, good, I think. You know, she’s determined to make peace with Uncle Jack.

Devon: Well, that’s good. Right?

Abby: Yeah, I think.

Devon: Why wouldn’t it be?

Abby: We went back and forth and she wants me to trust her. I’m almost there.

Devon: Just not all the way yet?

Abby: Cautiously optimistic.

Devon: Okay. Well, that’s good. Optimistic is good.

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: Hopefully, your mom will realize the importance of putting an end to this vendetta and start focusing on the bigger picture.

Abby: You know, I want this wedding to go off without a hitch, which means that everyone has to come together.

Devon: Everything will come together. I promise you.

Abby: That means that Uncle Jack has to put aside his anger for Tucker, at least just put it in a box for a day.

Devon: Do you think he will come around?

Abby: I won’t stop until he does. I will do whatever it takes to make sure this wedding doesn’t go down in flames.

Lily: Look, I really want to tell you that it’s all gonna work out.

Daniel: But, you know, it might not because my mother can be incredibly selfish at the worst possible times.

Lily: Well, yeah, and it’s not just unfair to Summer. It’s unfair to you. It’s causing you all this unnecessary stress. It’s like she completely disregards all of the potential consequences involved.

Daniel: Yeah, and I get it. I mean, she’s always just looking to figure out how to get what she wants, regardless of how it affects the well-being of the people around her. I cannot sit back and watch Summer suffer because of her choices.

Lily: I really commend you for taking care of your sister. I think you’re an amazing brother and, you know, all we can do is try to figure out a way to ensure Summer’s safety and well-being.

[ Daniel scoffing ]

Daniel: You got any ideas?

Sharon: Phyllis, I think it’s time you finally face the consequences for everything you’ve done to people in your past. Your actions have finally caught up with you. It’s time to take a long, hard look at yourself and where you have wound up.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Listen to you. Wow, being all judgy with your comments and your answers for me.

Sharon: Well, no, look at how tense you’re getting. You see, it’s because you know that the right thing to do would be to take accountability, but that goes against every fiber of your being. So, you’re in conflict with yourself.

Phyllis: Okay, well, listen to you. Uh, you’re stuck between Nick and Adam, again. Is that familiar to you?

Sharon: You listen carefully. Nick, Adam, and i have something serious and potentially wonderful in motion. We’re not gonna let you disrupt it. No. If you want to be a part of it, you just have to beat the charges. And for once in your life, play by the rules.

Adam: Hey. Hey, hey, hey. What is going on here?

Phyllis: Nothing much. Sharon and I are discussing the importance of playing by the rules.

Adam: Okay. Well, we all have our pasts. We have our mistakes, so we can make this work.

Phyllis: Yeah, it’s going great so far.

Ashley: So, I think I was able to smooth things over with Abby without lying too much. I mean, it was more like lying by omission.

Tucker: Excellent.

Ashley: And it’s the truth, right? Because with Billy involved, then I’m not directly in the fight anymore.

Tucker: Yeah, if we can trust Billy. But I’m glad you’re feeling confident.

Ashley: Yeah. I can convince Billy that the upsides are fantastic about getting involved with us. We all want the same thing, to protect the company.

Tucker: Yeah, ’cause we can’t trust Phyllis anymore. She’s become more of a liability than an asset.

Ashley: How so?

Tucker: Uh. [ Exhaling ] Don’t worry. It’s nothing I can’t handle.

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Audra: It’s as much in your interest to keep the scandal buried as it is for me and Tucker.

Heather: Phyllis is my client. It’s my job to protect her.

Daniel: Even if it means Summer taking the blame?

Tucker: Can we cash you in?

Billy: I have one question.

[ Billy sighing ]

Billy: What’s in it for me?

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I l nurse baldwin, I have a very important message for you. What is it? Michael: What’s a guy gotta do to get a drink around here? Keep your shirt on, buddy. Are you sure you’re okay here in enemy camp? According to josslyn, charlie’s is a “sonny/nina hangout.”

[ Knock on door ]

[ Clears throat ] Nina. I’m so sorry. I should have called ahead of time, but I was — um, I was driving home, and there was harbor view road, and I just thought, “well, maybe willow may need something.” And I know that michael is back in the office — nina, it’s okay. Don’t — don’t worry about it.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] Would you like to come in? Yes. Very much. Can you make sure that dr. Finn gets this?

[ Elevator bell dings ] Deanna: Oh, dr. Finn. I knew sonny didn’t trust me that night. And now my patient is dead in an alleyway? Sonny’s never gonna let me near avery again. You know what he’s going to do — sonny’s not gonna do anything, because I told him that you helped me. You what? Wait. You what? That I helped you… ava, that I helped you do what? Did you tell sonny that you [Whispers] Killed nikolas? Excuse me, dr. Gatlin. Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you were with…a patient? Oh, no, ava’s — ava’s visiting. Okay, well, I don’t want to interrupt. [ Chuckles ] Actually, ava, I-I’ve been meaning to ask you, have you heard anything from nikolas? How you doing?

[ Scoffs ] I’m sorry. It’s just like this house is like the first circle of hell.

[ Sighs ] It was my prison camp, you know, where stavros held me captive for those two years. I…hated it then. I hate it now. Me, too.

[ Chuckles ] Whatever we find in there, I’m right beside you. I know you are. That helps more than you know. Okay. Right. Um, I never wanted to step foot inside this house again, but it is our best shot at finding nikolas, so let’s do it. Let’s do it. Okay. I thought you’d never get here. Oh, valentin. Oh! Oh!

Good news? The best. Nikolas? No, I have not heard from nikolas. And, honestly, I don’t expect to. Elizabeth: Oh. Well, I hope kevin and laura find him. I mean, you know I’ve known him for a long time, and he’s gone awol before. But this is weird, with his baby just being born? I mean, what could be more important? So, nurse baldwin, is there something that I can help you with? Oh, right. Yeah. I’m sorry. I wanted to know if detective chase found you earlier. Detective chase? Yeah, he was questioning people about the man who was murdered in the alley. I was just wondering if there were any leads. He did find me, yeah. Was that your idea? Only because I saw someone lurking outside your office. And that man found the body — dex heller? Yeah, uh, detective chase mentioned that a member of staff had seen dex outside my office, so… maybe I’m reading too much into it, but dex had said that he just got lost, but he — he was definitely snooping. Gotcha. Thank you so much for stopping by and telling me all this. Yeah. I appreciate it. Oh. Um, alright. Sorry to — sorry to interrupt. Dex heller. That’s one of sonny’s goons. Standard order — extra crispy fries for wiley? Uh, yeah. No dressing on willow’s salad. I mean, I get it. She’s obviously gonna side with carly. It’s her mom, right? But it’s just, they’re divorced, you know? Get over it. Barb. Alright. Um, kristina, how over it would you be if the situation was reversed and alexis thought that sonny was dead for months, and then you discover that it was a vendetta of nina’s that kept sonny from his family? And all the while, you’re watching your mother fall into chaos. You’d be a little shocked that sonny chose nina over his family. Hey, I was there, too, okay? We all mourned dad, and it was a miracle to discover he was still alive. And, yes, nina was wrong, but dad loves her, so who am I to judge? The heart wants what the heart wants, right? Isn’t that what happened with you and willow? Wiley is up with leo, bug hunting, and it’s amelia’s late-afternoon nap, so I have been trying to amuse myself. Oh. Is this — is this what you’ve been doing? It’s, uh… it’s horrible.

[ Laughs ] No. I think I made a wrong turn with the pattern.

[ Laughs ] I figured I’d try to learn something new as a way to keep busy. But, to be honest, all I can think about is getting back to the real world. Yeah. I was starting to think I’d never leave that plastic bubble room.

[ Both chuckle ] Yeah. Well, it must be hard, all the time that you lost waiting. It’s hardest on the kids. I want to be there for michael, too. It’S…

[ Sighs ] I want my life back.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, and you, um — you deserve it.

[ Chuckles ] You know, willow, I know that we, uh — we’ve had a lot of false starts and miscommunication, but I’m hoping that we can truly start over. There’s so much about you that I don’t know. I’d love to learn about your life. What you love, who you are. Will — will you tell me? I’ve managed many exclusive properties, though, I admit, none as unique as this one. Both interpol and the wsb made a thorough search in may. Mr. Cassadine certainly wasn’t here then. They didn’t find anyone. And he couldn’t have come since? Well, naturally, I cannot be everywhere all at once, but I truly doubt it. Uh, you may make your own search. I understand you’re very concerned for your son. Thank you, mr. Kostas. Of course. Alright. Where to first? Why didn’t you tell me you were getting back? How did it go over there? Did you find nikolas? You first. Who tried to kill you?

Honestly, nina, what I wish for more than anything else is to just have a normal life. Yeah. All those million little mundane things like going shopping or taking wiley to school.

[ Chuckles ] That’s what I want.

[ Chuckles ] Maybe taking a mommy-and-me class with amelia. Oh, my god. That sounds like so much fun. I think you should definitely sign up for a class like that. I wish I would have taken — what else? Uh…really, I just want my independence back. I mean, the quartermaines have been such a support — you know, brook lynn, olivia, even tracy. And thank god, because I still have a long way to go. But it will be a relief when michael and i won’t need so much help. Yeah. Speaking of michael, I’m surprised he’s not here right now. He must be stuck at a work thing. Oh. Well, uh, if he’s not gonna make it for dinner, I could order us something. You know? From the metro court? I’ve got some pull. It could be here in like 20 minutes.

[ Laughs ]

[ Door opens ] Michael: Nina? I… michael. I, um — I was just driving home, and I stopped in for an impromptu visit.

[ Stammers ] Dinner, right? And I-I don’t want it to get cold, so I’ll just, uh, I’ll — I’ll leave now.

[ Softly ] I hope you sign up for that class. Bye, nina. Bye.

[ Door closes ] Are you ready to tell me about the shooting? Uh, what’s there to tell, really? Haven’t you read all about it? Yeah, sure. Everything that was fit to print. Now you tell me the bits that weren’T. The worst part is that curtis was hit by a ricochet. We’re sure he wasn’t the target? No. I was talking with sonny, and dante caught a glint of a rifle in an upper-story window, and then two shots were aimed directly at us. So the shooter was aiming at one of you. Which one? Well , here’s something thatwasn’t released to the press. The rifle was traced back to the wsb. There’s nothing in this house that I really ever want to see again. Especially not that room where you were shot.

[ Scoffs ] Yeah. Okay, here’s the bad news.

[ Sighs ] The most likely place for us to look, if nikolas didn’t want to be found, it would be the sub-basement. Sub-basement? The labs — where the labs — where mikkos used to do all of his horrible experiments. It’s where stavros kept lulu. Uh-huh. Maybe it would be better if I went down and searched the lower levels on my own. It might be better for you to stay up here. Oh, no. Absolutely not. No, no. We’re in this together. I’m not gonna stay up here and risk you not coming back. So, whatever — whatever we find, we face together. Alright. Let’s go. Wow. You look… wow. [ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] Thank you. You look really nice yourself. I’m really glad you came. Well, I didn’t feel like burning the note.

My sweet, sweet angel

Do you think maybe sonny had gordon whacked?

[ Laughing ] What? Austin, no one has said “whacked” in, like, 40 years. Fine. Rubbed out? No, no. Iced? It doesn’t — look, it doesn’t matter. Do you think sonny did it? No, I don’t think sonny did it. It would be a stupid move, and sonny is not stupid. Gordon was supposedly your patient. No, you see, that’s the thing. Gordon and mason — known associates, and sonny knew something was up. Well, what exactly happened outside the restaurant when sonny found you with gordon? Not much, really. I mean, gordon was there. Sonny comes in. Gordon knows who sonny is. Sonny does this whole, like,

[As sonny] “It’ll be a shame if anything happened to you, kid” routine,

[Normal voice] And then gordon, he backed off. And then, for some reason, sonny made gordon apologize to me, which I thought was really weird. But I think — I think, in the end, he was just trying to get him to, you know — he was scaring him. Yes! No, I’m sure that’s exactly what it was. Did anything else happen? What, that night? No. But that must have been when sonny decided that dex would follow me, because the next day is when nurse webber saw dex “lurking” outside my office. And did he see anything? Was there anything for dex to see? No. Maybe. I don’t know. Well, gordon and mason were in here waiting for me. Really?! Oh, this keeps getting worse. Just as mr. Kostas said — no sign of anyone. And the wsb turned the place inside out. Well, it certainly seems like it, doesn’t it? But this house has secrets it will never give up. Let’s check the main rooms. Nikolas knows this place like the back of his hand. He could be coming and going in a way that the caretaker doesn’t realize. That is possible, isn’t it? Okay, uh… let’s start on the third floor. That was his nursery when he was a baby. So, the weapon was a ghost gun. It had been confiscated and tagged and logged at a wsb facility in berlin. Then liberated and smuggled into port charles? Mm-hmm. It doesn’t necessarily mean the wsb is currently involved, though. Right. I mean, it could have been sold on the dark web. No, I know. That’s what I think, too. But somebody had to have clearance in order to access that weapon at the wsb facility, right? In the first place. Well, plenty of agents go rogue. Sorry. Well… sonny doesn’t think that it’s the entire bureau that’s after me, you know. It’s one solitary person on the inside that deliberately leaked my history as a double agent in order to eliminate me. So, um…nina. Hope she didn’t do anything to upset you. Oh, no, not at all. I mean, even though it was an ambush drop by, I-I was glad for the company.

[ Inhales deeply ] And she saved me from my project. Project? Oh, okay.

[ Clears throat ] That’s, uh… that’s great. What is that? It is the makings of a sock. Ah. Mm, okay. Something soft for amelia to wear. Unfortunately, I am not the best crafts student. I much prefer my nursing books. No, hey, I-I like it. It’s, uh… it soft. It’s — it’s awful. Okay.

[ Sighs ] I was actually glad nina rescued me from it. So, I wanted to talk to you, actually. Uh… I ran into trish, the hostess from metro court the other day, and she said you were talking to her about my center. I am so sorry. I hope I didn’t speak out of turn. I know your privacy means so much to you, and I would never interfere in your life. No, no, no, no. Nina. You misunderstood. Trish was saying that you were talking up my plans to help the lgbtqia+ youth, and I was very touched by that. It means a lot that you believe in me. Of course I believe in you. And I believe in this project. Did you talk to trish about her brother? Yes. My god. It was so sad. And it made me so angry. Too many kids are discarded and on the fringe of society. Port charles desperately needs a resource like the corinthos-davis house for marginalized and homeless youth. Anyway, thank you for the free pr, and the drink is on me. Oh, you don’t have to thank me. I believe 1,000% in what you’re doing. 1,000%. When sonny told me, I was so — so impressed. Please. I want to help any way that I can. I can’t believe we made it to salads without a single distraction or interruption. And no personal crisis to come crashing down? The sky looks pretty clear. It’s good, ’cause I’ve had my fill of meteors.

[ Both chuckle ] My mother e-mailed me yesterday. The old digital dodge. Yeah, but I’m glad she didn’t call, ’cause I don’t really want to talk to her anyway. Not a surprise after what she and your father did to you. Could you ever imagine doing something like that to violet? Using your medical skills to manipulate her to cover something up? I know I have to get over it. It’s — it’s way in the past. Is it? Well, I guess it hits a raw nerve. But at least it’s all out in the open. The worst is behind me. Yeah, it is. You know the worst part of that whole mess? The person who suffered the most deserved it the least.

whatever arrangements victor made to expose my past, he had to have somebody on the inside of the wsb in order to facilitate that. And once you were compromised, someone with their own agenda could take advantage of the situation to get rid of you.

[ Inhales sharply ] I mean, someone could be planning a power grab. You’re a potent adversary at the wsb. How many warring factions are there at the bureau? Perhaps I know something that could pose a threat. You know?

[ Exhales deeply ] Regardless… the person may have thought that making my indiscretions public would have resulted in an arrest. And when it didn’t, when it failed, they moved to plan b, which is to eliminate me permanently. Don’t forget occam’s razor — the right answer is usually the simplest one. My father, victor, despised you. And his parting gift was to attack you where it hurt you the most. Laura: Nothing. Better to rule out every possibility. Yeah, but, look, if nikolas wanted to hide, this is the perfect place for him to do it. The fact that he’s not here makes me think that he hasn’t gone into hiding at all. You think something’s happened to him? Yeah. Something or someone. Victor’s dead. It can’t be him. Who else would want to harm nikolas? I don’t know what sonny’s guy — dex, the lurker — saw, didn’t see. I… gordon and mason,they — they — they weren’t here that long. Gordon was here just long enough to ask mason for a bunch of money. Did mason give it to him? No. Mason said, “you’re gonna get exactly what you’re owed.”

[ Gasps ] Oh. Yeah, see, that’s not threatening at all, is it? Oh. Well, we don’t know for sure. Let me ask you something. Yeah? Do you think that mason is capable of killing someone? Well, he wouldn’t be the only one, would he? You certainly are. That’s an…accident! You hit nikolas over the headwith a marble statue — yeah, that was to stop him, and you know it. Just forget it. Forget it. Well, you stopped him, didn’t you? What did you tell detective chase? Did he ask you if gordon was your patient? Yes. And what did you say? I said yes. Why? What do you mean, why? You don’t even have a file on the guy. Now you’re going to have to fake it. You’re right about that. What else did you tell the cops? Not much. I just said that, you know, gordon found me — confronted me at the restaurant. Oh, at the restaurant. Uh-huh. Where you were with me and nina and sonny corinthos? Yep, that restaurant. Oh, good grief. Austin, y-you are really, really bad at this. You’re later than usual. I got caught up in the weeds at elq.

[ Sighs ] Yeah. So, um, we’re in the middle of a major negotiation that ned started before he turned into eddie maine. And guess who’s still nowhere to be found? Valentin. So, uh, I had to catch up very quickly. Wow. Don’t you ever get tired having to save the day for everyone? Eh, I kind of like showing off. And if ned ever… regains his personality and valentin decides to show his face, it’ll choke them both knowing that I got it done. And, you know, it sets the groundwork for me to step back in if I want to return. Michael, I never knew you had such a devious side. Oh, yeah. It is both impressive and slightly terrifying.

[ Both laugh ] Well… I, uh, have to employ “the art of war” when it comes to those two. You know, it’s good to keep people on their toes. And you do it so well. It is inspiring seeing you thrive at work. It makes me realize how much I miss it.

[ Chuckles ] I’m a little envious. I wish I could go back to my career. You know, nina, uh, I was thinking about what you said, and I just want to tell you something. I will accept any and all help I can get for the corinthos-davis house, but you don’t have to win me over by talking up my charity or contributing to it. My dad’s happiness is my priority, and he loves you, so I’m on your side. Thank you, kristina. That means more to me than you will ever know. Oh, I think I have an idea. And I want to be perfectly clear with you. My support for your charity has everything to do with the work you’re doing. I’m not trying to score any points or gain any favors. I am just so grateful that you’re willing to give me a chance.

[ Chuckles ] Please. Nina, I am the queen of screw-ups.

[ Laughs ] You know who always gave me another chance and always believed in me? My dad. So if he does that for you, then who am I to say he’s wrong? So, what is this? Just two friends having dinner? No. What does that mean? You really want to get into this right now? I mean… it might complicate things between us. I think we know how to deal with complications. We’ve had some practice.

[ Chuckles softly ] Okay? Let’s do this. Let’s get into it. Okay, you first. Name a complication. I dated your sister. Good one. I’m an addict. Recovering, but still an addict. Okay. That’s two for you.

[ Mug clinks ] I’m a loner. Sometimes I don’t like people. Sometimes people don’t like me.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, and I’d rather look under a microscope than at a television screen. Oof, you’re making a strong case. Yeah.

[ Both chuckle ] Your turn. What’s on your list of complications? Okay, well, number one, you dated my sister. We covered that. I love watching tv, and microscopes give me a headache. Okay, so we need a large supply of aspirin on hand.

[ Chuckles ] And… I’m scared. You’re scared? Terrified. That makes two of us. Oh. This… scares me so much, I recently looked into transferring to another hospital. And we’re done.Hm, what about these? Looks right.

All I want to do is be a good doctor. Me? I-I took an oath to heal, not to deal. Get it? Yeah, okay. You didn’t have to volunteer extra information. The cops would’ve figured it out eventually, right? Gordon confronted me in a — in a very public place. That restaurant is very popular. And I did great. I told detective chase that gordon was at the restaurant to confront me about his medical bill. And he wanted to negotiate his deductible with a known crime boss sitting right there? Okay, ava, this has got nothing to do with you. You really don’t need to worry. You see, I do worry. Because if I am linked to mason, people could start poking around. And who knows what they might uncover. They’re not going to uncover anything because I’m not going to say anything. You’re definitely not going to say anything. And we’re being very careful. And the only other person that knows anything about this is mason, and he’s not — um… yeah, ava, so question from before. S-sonny. Did you tell him that you killed nikolas? My father hated you… and everything you stood for, because it was everything he wasn’T. Hmm. He’d lost all humanity. Plus, you ruined his greatest weapon. Me. Don’t say that. You would never have been his weapon. I think I could’ve been, if it weren’t for you. He shot you the night of the nurses’ ball to hurt me and to destroy you. Well, he was deluded. You would never have joined him. I think you give me too much credit. I could have very easily gone the other way… …if it weren’t for you. I actually spent some time with willow today, and it was great. We even got a little personal and philosophical, and I almost felt like I totally wasn’t on the outside. Wow, that’s — I mean, that’s great. Great. Yeah. Good for you. Yes. And I suggested that we even have dinner together. Then michael, he came home, and while he was perfectly polite… he iced you out? A little frosty. Mm-hmm. It’s kind of his thing. Look, michael might not be my dad’s biological son, but, man, when it comes to holding a grudge, they are exactly the same. So, watch out. Don’t you hate it when people say, “give it time”? Yes. Mm. The worst.

[ Laughs ] I just think that you should, uh… not do too much too soon, you know? Oh, of course. I-I-I know I’m still healing. Yeah, it’s just gonna take some time. But I am feeling a lot stronger. Well, I mean, um, is your immune system up to everything that you’d be facing at the hospital? Uh, I mean, obviously not now. And, believe me, I’m definitely gonna wait for the all clear from the doctors first.

[ Chuckles ] Good, good. But I need to be useful. One thing this experience has shown me is that I want to help people in crisis. I never really got the chance to immerse myself in nursing. Yeah, I just — I don’t know, willow.

[ Sighs ] Okay, michael, what’s really going on? There’s mo re to your concernsabout me going back to work than just my health. Yeah, yeah, you’re right. Willow, I do have mixed feelings about it. I mean, yes, I-I want you to pursue your passions and — and — and return to nursing. Just, don’t you think we can spend a little time focusing on our family first? Transfer to another hospital? Really? It’s hard seeing you every day at work, elizabeth. Why? Can’t take my eyes off you.

[ Chuckles ] Did I really say that out loud?

[ Laughs ] You know, when I invited you to dinner…tonight, I didn’t have any agenda, but here we are. And…I guess it’s a chance for us to be completely honest with one another. Well, if we’re being completely honest, I use work to distract me from the same feelings. But, you know, we’re both really busy people. I know. I know. I see you sometimes, and you’re just a blur. This beautiful blur rushing down the hospital halls. Maybe we should slow down. I really like getting to know you, but it only makes me want to spend more time with you. So, anything else on your list? Oh, yeah. That list is long, but…

[ Chuckles ] …Despite all of it… I’m still here. And so am I.

Now that sonny knows that I knowthat you “kkkh!” Nikolas, he’s — he’s gonna do stuff. He’s gonna do stuff to protect you, the mother of his daughter, from potential exposure. What if he already sent someone to silence me? No. Sonny has no interest in silencing you. What — no. Just — okay. We need to — but — so, what if it wasn’t gordon? It was mistaken identity, right? Maybe it was me that they were after in that alley. Really? Don’t be ridiculous. Alright. You’re probably right. Mm. Still… doesn’t make me feel any better. Austin. Ava. Look… we are where we are. All we can do is keep moving forward. And now we know who all the players are. And we know very well how best to arm ourselves. I’m not very good at this, am I? Terrible at subterfuge. Don’t screw up. Okay.

[ Door closes ] You got it. Don’t screw up. Yes, ma’am. What if victor is responsible for nikolas’ disappearance, and one of his associates still has him? You know, the more I think about that, the less sense that it makes, because if victor had gotten nikolas, he would’ve been gloating about it when we were in greenland, and there was nothing. So, I don’t know who else could want to abduct him. Who else would…? Do you think I just don’t want to admit that he’s done it again? That he’s turned his back on his family and he abandoned his two sons?

[ Inhales deeply ] If he can’t face the mess he’s made with spencer and esme, he may think running away is his only option. Shame is a powerful motivator. But then why not just let us know that he’s okay? He may not be able to face how much he’s disappointed you. But I’m the one who’s always there, you know, to help him pick up the pieces. I’ve tried to do that, you know, as a way to — to make up for…his childhood. He knows I love him. Of course he does. Okay, then he’s got to know that I’m going out of my mind with worry. I just can’t believe that he did this. Again. I just wish there was some way we could let him know that it’s alright to show his face. Laura? I know just where we’re headed next. I love you, anna devane. I know this isn’t exactly breaking news, but I’ve loved you always. And never doubt that you are the reason I’m here alive at all. I think you have the necessary survival skills. Lord knows, with our training… didn’t leave much of an option for love, though, did it? I think this has taken me a long time to admit, even to myself, let alone say it out loud to you. I love you. I’m really glad you’re home. Did you have a good trip? Did you find nikolas or anything? No. I guess that makes me the head of the family. God help us.

[ Chuckles ] Don’t worry about michael, okay? Just focus on your relationship with willow. You guys had a huge breakthrough today, and that’s amazing. So just build on that. If michael sees that willow is happy and comfortable around you, he’s gonna soften, trust me. Yeah, I’m gonna prove to michael that I can be a positive part of willow’s life. There you go. I hope that, then, he will join me in supporting your marriage with our dad. And then, I don’t know, maybe I won’t be the only one at your wedding.

[ Chuckles ] Willow, this isn’t about limiting your choices or — or doubting your capabilities. Not at all. It’s — and maybe I’m being selfish and greedy for wanting to spend more time together as — as a family, but — but, willow, I almost lost you. I want to savor every moment now with you and — and amelia and wiley. Michael, I-I know. So do I. Every moment is one more that we might never have had. But I can’t turn my back on nursing. I-I realize now the profound difference I can make in patients’ lives. I know. You have too much love to give. But our family… will always come first. You and amelia and wiley. We have fought too hard for me to ever let that go. Thank you for dinner. You’re welcome. Thank you for coming.

[ Chuckles ] I really look forward to all of our complications. Let’s do it again soon. Okay. I’ll see you tomorrow? I can’t wait.

On the next “General Hospital” —

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B&B Transcript Friday, August 4, 2023

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[ Dramatic music ]

Finn: Steffy, please don’t– please don’t walk out that door, okay? I’m sorry for what happened at the beach today with kelly. You know how much I love you. You know how much I love our family.

Steffy: Of course, I do, but this is killing me. I– I can’t live like this. I can’t trust that you’ll keep sheila away from us.

Finn: No, look, I know what I did was wrong, embracing her. I don’t know why I did it, but you know that I would lay my life down to keep you and the kids safe, okay? So just, please, steffy, don’T. Please don’t leave.

Hours and hours tick away and I’m faithfully waiting for you left my porch light on all night long burning bright as the sun to guide you through when you’re lost in a crowd and your heart is pounding out loud I’m standing with you I’m standing with you I’m standing with you I’m standing with you I’m standing with you

Deacon: Oh, god. That was, uh, that was insane.

Sheila: Not bad for a jailbird, huh?

Deacon: I’m so glad you are a free woman. Once again, you land on all nine of your kinky toes.

Sheila: You better believe it, daddy.

Deacon: I really hated seeing you locked up, but I gotta admit, I’m not sorry to get all this pent up passion.

Sheila: You’re welcome.

Deacon: Seriously. I’m glad you’re not stuck in that hellhole anymore.

Sheila: And you know what? I never dreamed I’d ever get out, but look at me here. I am and I am never going to take anything for granted ever again. I mean, I’ve been given my life back and I am going to make the most of every moment of my newly found freedom. I promise you that.

[ Liam sighing ]

Liam: You know how I feel about you and kelly. I’m not– I’m not gonna sit back and put your safety at risk while finn tries to figure out his relationship with his birth mom. I love kelly way too much to put her in harm’s way and I know we’re not together, but I love you too, you know.

Steffy: Liam, hey.

Finn: You have to see what’s going on here, steffy. Liam is trying to destroy our marriage. That’s why he showed you the video of me hugging sheila. He wants you back. Don’t let him do that to us! Don’t let him erode your faith and your trust in me!

Steffy: You did that, finn. You did that. You can’t blame liam. He’s just trying to protect me and kelly. It breaks my heart, but we can’t stay in this house with you, so I am leaving, I am taking the kids, we are going to my grandfather’s where we will be more safe. I am leaving. Now. When it comes to your hair, ingredients matter.

Deacon: Only you, sheila. Only you could’ve bested bill spencer. I– I mean that guy did everything he could, everything, to make sure you spent the rest of your life behind bars.

Sheila: Yeah, well don’t remind me.

Deacon: And you got off on a technicality.

Sheila: You know, let’s– let’s not talk about that. Let’s just think of us in our cozy little hideaway and me on the road to a life back with my son.

Deacon: I just think it’s a lot to assume that you can wash away all your sins with one cleansing act in the ocean, but I should probably learn by now not to–

Sheila: Underestimate me.

Deacon: That.

Sheila: You should know, deacon, I always get what I want. And right now, what I want is more of you.

Steffy: Thank you. Marta’s gonna help us unpack. We’re gonna have a good time at great-grandad’S. We’re gonna watch movies, we’ll go swimming. You’re gonna love it.

Kelly: I wanna pick the first movie.

Steffy: You do? All right, we’ll snuggle up and watch something.

Li: Finn? The guard at the gate said I should just come in. Glad you added security since sheila’s been released. You okay? Your text sounded really urgent. Oh, my god. Honey. Oh.

Finn: I’m just– I’m glad you’re here.

Li: What is it? What is it? What’s wrong?

Finn: Um… steffy left. She’s gone.

Li: Wh– she left?

Finn: She walked out on me.

Steffy: Hey, kelly? What are you and hayes doing?

Kelly: Drawing with fancy colored pencils.

Steffy: Okay, just make a– make a pretty picture for me.

[ Knocking at door ]

Liam: Hey, steffy? Hey. I, uh, I got your text to come see you right away. What– are you– you okay?

Steffy: Um, yeah.

Liam: Um, why… why are you at eric’s?

Steffy: Something happened today. Something you need to know.

Liam: Okay. Does it have to do with sheila?

Steffy: With kelly. When she was at the beach today, she, um… she got pulled out by the ocean and she, uh, she almost drowned.

New stouffer’s sides

[ Sheila laughing ]

Sheila: Am I wearing you out?

Deacon: You kidding me? All right, look, I didn’t think I’d have to call on this, but apparently, I’m gonna have to utilize an ancient and little known erotic pressure point technique. I learned it during my time at kathmandu.

Sheila: You’ve never been to kathmandu.

Deacon: Shh, be quiet. I probably just read it somewhere, but let me– give me a second. I got– right here.

Sheila: Uh-huh.

Deacon: And here.

Sheila: Ow.

Deacon: Okay. Anything?

Sheila: No.

Deacon: Damn it. I didn’t compensate for the hemispheres. Okay, here.

Sheila: Mm-hmm.

Deacon: And right… anything now?

Sheila: Um, maybe a little lower.

Deacon: Lower?

Sheila: A little lower.

Deacon: Right there?

Sheila: Nope.

Deacon: Damn it.

Sheila: Would you stop messing around? I just… I wanna be serious for a minute.

Deacon: Okay.

Sheila: I wanna thank you. You’re the only person that– that I’ve been able to count on and I’m really hoping I’m gonna be able to count on my son soon. My finn.

Li: I can’t believe this. Steffy walked out on you? What on earth happened?

Finn: Um… I– I– I had kelly. She was dropped off at the hospital after a sleepover and we went to the beach to spend a little time together and we were building a sand castle and we were having a blast and– and, um…

[ Phone ringing ] Then, I got a call. A work call about a patient and I couldn’t hear very well. And… I took my eyes of kelly for a moment.

Li: You weren’t watching kelly?

Finn: No. I heard her suddenly and she was out there, way out there in the waters.

Li: Oh, my god. Finn!

Finn: She was trying to keep her head up and she was screaming my name.

Li: Oh, my god.

Finn: No, but then I– I raced to her.

Li: Wait, finn, no– is kelly okay?

Finn: Yeah, no, no, yes. She’s okay, thank god.

Li: Then you saved her.

Finn: No. Um… I didn’T. Someone else did.

Li: Who?

Finn: Sheila.

Li: What do you mean? Sheila was there?

Finn: Yeah.

Li: But why?

Finn: All that matters is that kelly’s all right.

Li: Because of sheila?

Liam: Oh, my god. Is kelly okay? Where is she right now?

Steffy: She’s– she’s in the other room. She’s fine. But look– look, I don’t– I don’t want to upset her. I don’t want her to dwell on it, okay?

Liam: Okay, all right. So– so, finn and kelly were at the beach. Like tell me– what happened? Like, what happened?

Steffy: She was playing near the water and I guess she got swept out by an undertow, but like I said, she’s fine.

Kelly: Daddy!

Liam: Hey! Hey, baby girl. Come here. Mom just told me what happened to you at the beach today.

Kelly: I’m okay, daddy. It was just scary.

Liam: Oh, my gosh. I bet it was so scary, and I bet you were also so, so brave, but it’s a good thing finn was there to rescue you, huh?

Kelly: It wasn’t finn, it was his mommy.

Liam: It was– it was his mommy?

Steffy: Kelly, now that daddy knows you’re okay, why don’t you go check on hayes? Play with him for a little bit?

Kelly: Okay, mommy. Bye, daddy.

Liam: Okay, all right. I love you so much. I’m gonna– I’ll– I’ll come visit you before I leave, okay? We’re talking about li, right? You’re saying li was at the beach? Are you kidding me?

Steffy: It wasn’t li.

Liam: Steffy. Sheila? You’re telling me sheila saved our daughter?

Steffy: I know. I know, I know.

Liam: What? Like, what? Like, thank god she’s okay, right? But sheila shouldn’t be anywhere near you or the kids. What the hell was– why was she there? Why was– or do I even need to ask? Finn. Postmenopausal women with hr+ her2-

Li: Sheila saved kelly’s life? You said steffy left. Is this why?

Finn: Yeah. She was so upset. She could barely look at me and I kept apologizing, I just… I’m never gonna be able to forgive myself for taking my eyes off kelly.

Li: Thank god she’s okay.

Finn: Yeah.

Li: What happened when you told steffy about sheila?

Finn: She was horrified that sheila was the one who saved her.

Li: I can imagine.

Finn: Then, I…

[ Finn sighing ] I just, I– I– I admit– I was just so… I was so grateful that kelly was all right that I… I defended sheila and I– I told her that she should maybe cut her some slack.

Li: Cut her some slack?

Finn: Well, she pulled her from the ocean. I mean, she saved kelly’s life.

Li: What are you saying, finn? Are you suddenly seeing sheila differently now? Is she no longer that crazy lunatic that tried to kill you? And steffy? And me?

Finn: No, mom.

Li: Is this what you’re telling me?

Finn: All I’m saying is that we could’ve lost kelly today if it weren’t for sheila. I mean, how could I not be grateful for that?

Li: I see why steffy’s so upset with you.

Finn: Yeah, well… that’s not all.

Li: There’s more?

Finn: At sheila’s hearing, after she was released, I saw her outside the judge’s chambers and she was no longer handcuffed and… she hugged me.

Li: What did you do? Finn, answer me. What did you do?

Finn: I hugged her back.

Li: You embraced that monster? And steffy knows this?

Finn: Yeah.

Li: No wonder she left you.

Liam: So– so sheila was just there at the beach?

Steffy: Yeah, pretty much.

Liam: Wh– okay, so– so– so, like what? She just appeared in the water? Like, how did finn not even see her approach?

Steffy: He had to take a work call and he… he turned his back on our daughter.

Liam: Wait. You’re telling me finn thought he was alone with our daughter at the beach and he still walked away from her to make a phone call? He shouldn’t have turned his back on her for a second.

Steffy: I know, I know. I’m just as upset as you are.

Liam: She could’ve drowned, steffy.

Steffy: Finn said it all happened so fast.

Liam: I don’t care. He had one job and that’s to protect kelly, to keep her safe. It’s the beach, for god’s sake.

Steffy: I know. I get that. I confronted him about it. And I also confronted him about what happened outside the judge’s chambers.

Liam: Okay, well, so… so what? Did he– did he cop to hugging sheila?

Steffy: Yeah.

Liam: Did he have an explanation for himself? Like, what did he say?

Steffy: No. None of it really makes sense. He doesn’t understand why it happened. He just knows that he wasn’T… he wasn’t hugging sheila. He was hugging the woman who gave birth to him.

Liam: Oh– oh, sure. The woman who gave birth to him and also tried to kill him and tried to kill you and tried to kill his adoptive mother. Like, do I need to write a list?

Steffy: I can’t hear this anymore. I– I can’T. This has already been a really tough day.

Liam: Yeah, I’m– I’m– I’m so– I’m sorry. You’re right. But, between you and me, what could’ve happened today.

Steffy: I know, but kelly’s okay. She’s fine. Kelly and hayes are safe, okay?

Liam: I don’t– I don’t– I’m sorry. I don’t think I want finn alone with kelly anymore. I mean, today proved that man to man, I can’t trust him to protect my daughter and he was already a liability to her safety because of this– this twisted connection he has with sheila.

Steffy: You’re right. I mean, that’s why– that’s why we’re here. I told finn that it doesn’t feel safe for me and the kids to be around him, so we packed up our stuff and we came here. We’re living here now.

Liam: What are you saying, steffy? Did you leave finn?

Steffy: Yeah.

[ Steffy sighing ]

Liam: Hey! Hi!

Kelly: Daddy, look what I drew.

Liam: Wow! That’s awesome!

Kelly: Why are you crying, mommy?

Steffy: Oh, no, I’m, uh– I’m just– mommy and daddy are really grateful that you’re okay.

Liam: Yeah. Hey, can I tell you something? I’m always gonna make sure I keep you and hayes and mommy safe because I love you so much and I hope you know that, right? I– I just– I love you so much. And mommy.

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Days of Our Lives Transcript

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I’m sorry. I’m sorry if it seemed if I was attacking you for opening up Nicole’s genetic testing results. No, it’s okay. I, I understand. No, it’s not important. What’s important is the baby. Yes, that, that is what’s important. Um, Eric, earlier, whenever I got to the pub, and your dad said you guys were toasting to the new baby.

We were. Right. Look, I could just tell by the look in his eyes that he really wasn’t that happy about it. I mean, he doesn’t want his son having a baby with the pariah of Salem. So, please. Come on, Eric. Just admit it. I mean, your dad still hates me.

What’s up, Granddad? Huh? Huh? Hello. Eric and Son’s baby. Oh, that. Oh, that? Come on, Bronan. I mean, how often do you get to welcome a brand new grandchild into the family?

You know, when you told Eric about your mom’s quote, every baby is a blessing, I thought that was the beginning of you getting over your disappointment that he’s having the baby with Sloan. I’m still not quite there. Unfortunately, look, I… I’m very happy for Eric. He’s waited a long time to be a dad, but damn it, Kate.

I just wish he hadn’t chosen Sloane Peterson to be the baby mama.

Oops.

And here we are, back in the common area where we began the tour.

How are you feeling? Uh, you know, just… I’m a little nervous, if I’m being honest. That’s understandable. I think you’ll feel better once you get acclimated and you start your treatments. Yeah. Thank you again for getting me admitted here. You don’t have to thank me. I’m just sorry it took so long. I guess Bayview was a little short staffed.

Even more reason I’m grateful you found a place for me here. Now I can get the help that I need and hopefully make sure I never hurt anybody again.

Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.

Ooh, let me guess, a wedding gift for Gabby and Stefan. That’d be hard. No. Then perhaps for our nephew and your full manatee? Nope. Wouldn’t buy either one of those couples a roll of toilet paper. Then who’s it for? It’s for you. For me? Why? Just… Shut up and open it. Alright.

Ooh, cigars. Cuban cigars. It’s customary for a father to be, isn’t it? Well, it’s a little old fashioned, but appreciated nonetheless. Congratulations, EJ.

Thank you. Your kindness means the world to me. How is Nicole doing? She’s going great. Uh, I flew in a high risk pregnancy expert, and, uh, she’s confident, uh, that, um, both mother and child are doing extremely well, so we’re expecting a safe and healthy delivery. That’s good news. Mm. It is indeed. Uh, how about you?

How are things going now that you’re cohabitating with the lovely Miss Johnson? Well, it would, uh… It would be going a lot better if Alex Kariakis would leave us the hell alone. Hiya, neighbor. Alex, hi. Hi. So, I ordered some Chinese food for myself, and I just realized I ordered way too much. Would you mind taking it off my hands for me, please?

Why don’t you just stick it in your fridge for tomorrow? Because I want you and Chad to have it. It’s from the same place that we ordered from, you ordered from, last time. It’s delicious. And it’s the least I could do for her. You two allowing me to tag along with you to the pub, after my horrible date with Melinda Trask.

Right. Can I come in? Sure.

Where’s Chad? Uh, he went to go see his brother. Oh. Well, did you want to eat some food now, or did you already eat dinner? Uh, no. I haven’t actually, but I’d rather wait for Chad. Right. Do you mind if I wait with you? If you do, it’s fine, I will not be offended, I mean it. No, you can, you can wait with me.

I didn’t tell you, did I, um, the reason why my date with Melinda went south? No. Why did it? Because… Of you.

Uh, I, I didn’t see you. Sorry about your, um, uh, Fried pickles and milkshake. Oh. Also, ew. It’s a craving, and a cliché, I know, but things don’t become a cliché without a good reason. And this is all I’ve wanted since I got pregnant. Ah, yes, your pregnancy.

Can I tell you something in complete confidence? Of course. But I mean it, Melinda, like, you cannot tell anybody, not a living soul, like, no matter what, nobody. I won’t. I swear. What’s it about?

Nicole Walker.

Why don’t you let me get you another round of this delicious combo? It’s the least I can do.

Well, I should be going home to EJ, but I’m starving, so why not? Great! I’ll get you some more fried pickles and a milkshake. Vanilla? Yes, yes. Oh, and I got it at Sweet Home Diner. I’ll be right back. Sweet Home Diner! Got

it! My father doesn’t hate you, but I will admit he wasn’t. Happy you and I are still together, but he’s going to come around, and when he does, he’s going to see how happy you make me. Then he’s going to realize what a wonderful person you are. I don’t know how wonderful I am, but I do hope that he notices that I’m a different person now.

I’ve changed, and maybe even warms up to me a little bit. I mean, after all, your relatives are pretty much gonna be the only family this baby has. Well, I promise you, baby is gonna have plenty of family to love and to be loved by. In fact, baby Brady is gonna have the entire village of Salem looking after them.

Baby Brady? Well, I assume we’re eventually gonna have to come up with a first name. Uh huh. Well, by what makes you think our baby’s taking your last name?

All right. I will leave you to get settled, and if there’s anything you need, anything you want, I’m only a phone call away.

I must say, I think this is a very brave decision you’ve made. Thanks again for all your help.

Harris Michaels?

Eve Donovan.

So then he moves in right across the hall from us. Coincidence? No, it’s not a coincidence. It’s not a coincidence that he’s showing up without a shirt on at all hours of the night. And, you know, there’s always some new crisis that he needs his good friend Stephanie’s help with. Hmm. Doesn’t sound like it to me.

I mean, I swear to you, EJ, you know, this guy, he acts like he’s oblivious to the fact that he’s an annoying pain in the ass. And that’s putting it mildly. You know, in reality, he’s a devious son of a bitch who will come up with any ridiculous reason to intrude on our privacy. Sounds like the man is utterly shameless.

Yeah, shameless. And totally transparent. I mean, we can’t get away from him. He’s either hanging out because he doesn’t have any hot water, or, you know, he’s interrupting our dinners. Okay, okay, this, this… This needs to stop. So you need to stop being tactful and polite because it’s obviously not working.

Okay. Then what do I do? I mean, how, how do we get him out of our apartment? Well, in my experience, Chad, the only thing that works for idiots like Alex Kiriakis is to be brutally honest. You need to put that slab of beef on notice, otherwise you are going to lose the woman you love.

So Melinda ended your date because you wouldn’t stop talking about me? No. It is not as pathetic as it sounds, really. I was just trying to explain to her how… Losing you led to my epiphany, you know, that I have to treat women with more respect. Well, here’s another lesson, um, talking endlessly about an ex on a first date isn’t exactly respectful.

Oh my god, you are so right. Damn, I still got a lot to learn. I’d say so, but… Points for effort, you know, and being humble enough to admit that you’re still a work in progress. Ah. So I’m not a hopeless case, huh? No. I didn’t say you got this.

Why wouldn’t the baby take my last name? I’m the father. And I’m the mother. What if I want him or her to be a Peterson? That isn’t even your real name. Bedford, whatever. You know, my point is, is that we’re not married. So you can’t just assume our baby’s gonna take your last name. Maybe we should be. Maybe we should be what?

Married.

Fuck, I… Damn it, I wish I could get on board with Derrick and Sloane. But no matter how much Eric protests and says she’s learned from her mistakes and is a changed woman, there’s just something about her I don’t trust. Okay? It’s a question of character. Well, I’m sure there are more than a few people in Salem who would question mine.

But still, you managed to love me. Eric and Sloane barely know each other. You can’t compare that to what we have. I love… As to the test of time, whereas Sloan Sloan is a rebound of a rebound who became a baby mama. Uh, so first of all, can we just retire that phrase, baby mama, and maybe find something a little less sexist?

Done. Sounded weird coming out of my mouth anyway. Yeah, see? Yes, right. And see? You’re always making me a better person. I doubt very much that Song’s gonna do that for my son. Maybe he’s going to make her a better woman, like you did for me. No, you did that on your own. And as a result, all the difficulties we had, they’re in the past.

Because now we trust each other completely.

Hey, what’s wrong? Is there something you’re not telling me?

What are you doing here? Well, I’ll, I’ll, I’ll go first. Okay. It’s a long, convoluted story to say the least, but the short version is, is that, um, I let vengeance consume me to the point where I lost all reason. And I could have gone to prison, but they deemed me criminally insane. So, I am here. Your turn. Uh, yeah, um, Well, let’s see, um, on more than one occasion, Stefano DiMera’s daughter, Megan Hathaway brainwashed me to kill innocent people.

God’ll love Salem. Yeah. I guess this is not where either one of us expected to be after we graduated Salem High, huh? No. But then again, I didn’t have as much fun in high school as you did.

I suppose not. Well,

I’m going to get going because I have a group session very early tomorrow morning. Uh, Eve.

Just something I have to say.

I’m sorry.

Okay. So then, what do you propose I do? I am proposing that you get Alex Kiriakis to stop darkening your doorstep. You need to fight for your woman, Chad.

When in doubt, ask yourself. WWSD.

What would Stefano do? Really? Yes. Then what do you suggest I do, lock Stephanie up in a gilded cage beneath the streets of Paris? Well, not that extreme. But you have to let Alex and his obnoxious abs know that he can’t keep interfering in your relationship, and if he does, there are going to be consequences, otherwise he is going to continue to take advantage and chip away at your relationship until there is nothing left.

You know what, EJ, for once, I think you’re actually right. Of course I am. I will see you later. Where are you going? I waste time. I’m gonna go straighten out. Alex car. Atta boy. Go beat Damira.

Oh my goodness, this is so worth the wait. It’s so salty. Oh, I’m so glad you’re enjoying yourself. So, uh, I was just in court with Sloane Peterson. Yeah? So? Sloane’s a lawyer, you’re a lawyer. Isn’t court where you people see each other? Oh no, of course, I just meant that. Well, she’s pregnant too. And? So? And your ex husband is the father.

I mean, what are the odds? Must be something in the water in Salem. Oh. Really? Two women being pregnant a few months apart in the same town is hardly an expose for Lady Whistleblower.

Nicole Walker, what, what about her?

As you may recall, she’s pregnant.

Looks like I struck a nerve. What? No, you didn’t. What do you mean? Obviously, me bringing up Sloan and Eric’s baby has rained on your pickle parade. What? No. You know what? I don’t care about them. I am with EJ now and I am focusing on my pregnancy, which is going very well by the way. Oh? The genetic testing came back all clear.

And I am confident that I can carry this baby to term. Genetic testing? Are

you proposing right now? I

guess I am. I mean, we sort of did this whole thing in a crazy order. We were a lawyer client and… and friends with benefits. Now we’re having a baby. Now we’re having a baby. I want to make a commitment. To our baby. To you. I want our baby to carry Brady as a last name. It’s a name that I’m really proud of.

And obviously since it’d be a lot easier if the child’s parents had the same last name. I’d like you to carry That name too.

Kate, there’s camera here. I know, I don’t mean to. We got past you, known, Lucas kidnapped Sammy, because you swore to me there would be no more secrets. I didn’t, I meant it. Have you gone back on your word? Roman… Dammit, Kate, tell me the truth. Okay, yes, yes, there are… There’s something I’ve been keeping from you.

What is it? I asked Harris Michaels to kill someone for me.

I’m sorry for the way I treated you in high school. It was, it was a long time ago. I was, I was a total jerk back then.

You were. All I cared about was hooking up with girls and impressing my idiot friends and not necessarily in that order.

Probably thought it was cool to hook up with a girl who’d met a prostitute.

I used you. And I was stupid, it wasn’t right, and I have a lot of regrets about that. And you definitely deserve better. Like I said, it was a million years ago. Yeah, but I know I still hurt you. I’m sorry. Well, I’ve been through a hell of a lot worse since then, believe me. And I think I remember turning the tables on you back then.

When I threw that big warehouse party, got you and your friends arrested.

Yeah, and arrested almost kept me out of the military. Guess I always had a knack for revenge.

So the kids are sleeping, huh? They’re in bed anyway. I should probably go check on them, excuse me. Sure.

Alex. You’re here. Again. Hey, Chad. Yeah, I, uh, just came by to drop off some dinner. Wanted to thank you guys again for last night. It’s awful. Where’s Steph? I was just checking on the kids. And like I told her, man, I really appreciate you guys letting me tag along last night to the pub after that terrible date.

I’m sure you do. Excuse me? You can drop the act, Alex. The act? Yeah, you can save the faux sincerity, reformed frat boy shtick for Stephanie. I’m not sure I’m following. I’m all into you. You’re on to me. Do you Of course you need me to spell it out for you. Look, the little, um, little, uh, nice guy friendly stuff that you’re playing is just a scam to get Stephanie back.

And it’s not gonna work. Not now. Not ever. Okay,

please tell me you didn’t hire Harris Michaels to go after Stephan DiMera. No, of course not. Okay, good, for a second I asked him to kill Megan Hathaway. Kate. What? Roman, seriously, in my defense. I mean, she tried to use your brother to kill me first. And then she’s the one responsible for me being stuck on a fishing boat again at the mercy of her sadistic son.

Look, I’m not saying Maegre’s not a horrible person, but sending an assassin after her? Well, I mean, you don’t have to worry about it. He refused to do it anyway. Really? How come? I don’t know. It was something about adding to his body count. But he tried to kidnap her. You know, he was gonna disappear her to some off the grid black ops location.

Oh, that’s much better. But… What happened is that Megan got into his brain again, and she reprogrammed him, and she’s the one who sent him after Stefan. I mean, y you know the rest of it. Yeah.

Roman, look, I I I’m so sorry that I kept all of this from you, and… Actually, I had promised Kayla that I would tell you, but then I never… I was never really able to find the right time. Kayla knew? Yeah. I mean, I told her after everything went down. Okay. My baby sister knew my wife was running around town ordering hits.

That’s just perfect. Do you

think that I’m a monster?

So, you said it was your, uh, your knack for revenge that landed you here? Yeah, it was. Uh, if you don’t mind me asking, what, what happened to you? Well, uh, let’s just say the Demers aren’t the only ones capable of using mind control as a weapon. Would somebody use mind control on you? No. I was the one using it.

I brainwashed Hope Brady’s serial killer son in law to, uh, to murder his own wife.

Chad. Bro. Slow down, man. You got it all wrong. Slow down? Don’t tell me to slow down. I’m not your bro. Alright, Stephanie might feel sorry for you, Alex. I don’t. I’m not asking for anybody to feel sorry for me. Really? That’s your game, isn’t it? Sad, lonely guy that just needs a friendly shoulder to lean on. I know your game, Alex, and I’m done standing by watching you make moves on my woman right in front of me.

Your woman. Take it from me, pal. Stephanie’s not very fond of the possessive touch. No, no, no, don’t tell me what Stephanie is or isn’t fond of. I live with her. I know her a hell of a lot better than you do. Wow, okay, so it’s like that. Yeah, it’s like that. I want you to stop showing up at my doorstep without your shirt on.

Stop bringing over dinner. Stop coming by to shoot the breeze. Just stop. So you don’t want us all to be friends? No. Not like this. Not with you showing up purposely when I’m not here so you can hang out with Stephanie. Right? Coming up with your little excuses. You know, I don’t have any hot water. What, what shirt should I wear to go out on my date?

I mean, do you even know the meaning of the word boundaries, Alex?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I do. Then start respecting ours. Stop showing up uninvited. Stop crashing our dinners. Leave us alone.

You understand? Yes. No.

It’s been a while since I had a baby. Is genetic testing standard nowadays? Yeah, I mean with expecting mothers my age and my history. Of course. So it’s an extra step. Yeah. Although Sloan and Eric did it with their baby, so. Really? You two comparing notes now? No. I found out because Sloan ended up with my test results by mistake.

How did that happen? I don’t know. I mixed up at the hospital, I guess. Listen, thank you so much for the sacks and the scintillating conversation, but I am going to get home to my man. Oh, tell him I said hi. I’d rather not. Have a good night. Night. Oh, and… Congratulations.

Mix up my ass. What does Sloan want with Nicole and EJ’s genetic test results?

Eric, I don’t know what to say. I mean, I wasn’t really expecting this. You and I have never even talked about marriage before. I know. I wasn’t really expecting to have this conversation either. I’m sorry if it… If I’m making you feel like I’m blindsiding you, it just, it just makes sense to me. And you know that we want our relationship to be official before the baby comes.

So what do you say? You wanna get married?

No.

There you are. Did you get to visit with Abe? Oh, unfortunately, no. I wasn’t able to see him. Oh, that’s too bad. Where have you been this whole time? I was starting to get worried about you. You know, you don’t have to worry every time I leave the house. I’ll try not to, but I just want everything to be okay.

So sweet. I just got my, uh, fried pickle and milkshake craving, so I went to Square. Well, you didn’t have to do that. I could have Cook prepare you whatever you wanted right here at home. Don’t tell Cook, but I like the fried pickles better at Sweet Home Dining. Quiet! These wolves have ears, and if he heard you say that, he might refuse to make you even the simplest things like a ham and cheese sandwich again.

Okay, well, thank you for the discretion. Mm hmm. Actually, I ran into Melinda Trask. Ugh, that must have been as pleasant as always. Yeah, like literally ran into her. She knocked over my food plate, but was kind enough to buy me a replacement plate. Really? What? Well, our illustrious district attorney may be many things, but generous is not one of them.

I wonder what she’s really up to.

Kate, I love you very much. So, of course, I don’t think you’re a monster. Even after I kept the truth from you? Almost did a terrible thing? Yes, you did. But, I knew the woman I married. Both times. And I love her. Unconditionally. Say you forgive me. I do. I do. And I have to admit I understand why you did it.

Megan tried to take everything from us. She made me believe that I had lost you forever. And she is a threat to everyone we love as long as she walks the face of this earth. But maybe next time. You’re planning your Navy SEAL. Yes, you could have gotten by me first. Do you think you can do that?

Deal! Don’t get a room,

you news about Abe. Do you have news about Abe? Um, no, I don’t. But then I’ve been over at Bayview. With Harris? I mean, he told me that he was going to have himself committed. Has he started treatment? Well, I can’t, I can’t discuss a patient, but… I can say that he is exactly where he needs to be.

I can’t even imagine what it would be like losing a daughter like that. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Paige was… she was my world. And I still miss her every single second of every single day.

But, you know, I… I’ve really done a lot of work on myself since I’ve been here, a lot of intense therapy and I’ve learned to cope with my grief in actually more productive ways, so. That’s good to hear. Yeah.

Like, I don’t even know if you, if you could have heard this, but Hope and I were together for, just for a little while recently. So, I assume that you met her daughter, Sierra, then? Yes. And her husband, my daughter’s killer? Yeah, I met Ben. And the baby. Look, I hope talking about this isn’t, isn’t triggering.

Gosh, you know what, uh,

I am never gonna forgive Ben Weston for what he did to my little girl. But you know, Sierra, she’s only guilty of having the world’s worst taste in men. I mean, I realize it was wrong of me to try to punish her for Ben’s crimes.

Well, do we have an agreement? Yeah, we do.

You know, Chad, I’ve been working on becoming a little bit more self aware. Have a little bit more respect for others. And so knowing that I’m not welcome here, and that you resent my friendship with Stephanie, and you have no desire to be friends with me either, there’s not gonna be any more neighborly visits.

I’m not gonna be tagging along to dinner with you and Stephanie. I’m out. I’m gonna back off. From both of you. Okay, good. I hope you mean that. I do mean that. So I have your word, then. Yeah. You got my word.

Hey! What’s, uh, what’s going on here? Nothing. Kids, uh, kids sleeping? Yeah, they are. So, I’ll go ahead and get dinner warmed up for us. You know, why don’t the two of you enjoy dinner alone, huh? I’m gonna, I’m gonna take off. What? You sure? Yeah, yeah, I’m sure. I got a lot of work to do tonight. Yeah. Oh, well. I mean, you gotta eat, right?

You may as well join us now. Really? I’m good, but another time, for sure. Ah, well then maybe when you finish work you come by for dessert. Next time. Thank you. Um, I’m gonna take off. I’ll see you guys around, though. Well, thanks for bringing all this food over. Like I said, it’s the least I can do. Have a good night.

Enjoy your evening. You too. Good night, Steph. Good night, Alex.

That was weird. What was? Alex, leaving so abruptly. I don’t know, he said he had work to

do. I don’t you know? Oh, I got the feeling that he was just making up an excuse to leave. But why? When he first got here, he was looking forward to having dinner with us. Didn’t say anything about having to work. Why would he suddenly be in such a rush to get out of here?

I don’t know why he rushed out of here. That was, um, weird. Out of character for him. Totally out of character. And you, urging him to stay, that was out of character too. No, I was just trying to be polite. I know you hate when he comes over here. You think that he’s trying to win me back or whatever. No, I’m over that.

I do actually feel sorry for him. I think he’s very lonely. Yeah. He is. And you are very sweet and kind to have made him feel welcome tonight. You, you are a kind and sweet one. I want you to know how grateful I am to have you in my life.

Where is this coming from? My heart.

And I also talked to my brother EJ and… He reminded me that I should never take you for granted. Uh, when I lost Abby, I, I never thought I would have love in my life again. You know, and I resisted the feelings for, for months, you know. And

you just brought so much light back into my world. I want you to know how important you are to me. I would never let anything come between us. You’re important to me too. I feel the same way. I’m so lucky to have you. So should we have a

better idea. Why don’t we skip straight to dessert?

I hope that Harris gets the help he needs, because he’s not a bad guy. Well, he’s taking responsibility for his actions, so that’s an important first step. Glad to hear that. I guess you’ve also heard about Eric and Sloan. We did.

Well, I’m happy for him. I’ve got my reservations about her. Thank you. You too, huh? Me too. Okay, look. I get it. She doesn’t exactly look like the maternal type. But apparently she suffered some terrible losses in her life. And I just think as Eric’s family that we need to give her the benefit of the doubt.

I agree. Eric’s a grown man. He can make his own decisions. And we know how much he’s always wanted a family of his own. I just hope nothing happens to mess it up.

You don’t want to marry me? What part of hell no didn’t you get? Sloane, did I do something wrong? The question is, did you do anything right with that pathetic excuse of a marriage proposal? Pathetic? Yeah, I’ve seen more romance in a blood thinner commercial. You’re upset at me because my marriage proposal wasn’t straight out of a soap opera from the 80s?

You don’t get it, Eric. I don’t need to marry you. I don’t need your last name for me or my child. As you clearly pointed out, I have two family last names already that I’m very proud of. Okay, so what do you need from me? Love. I need love, you jackass.

Sloan, it’s Melinda Trask. Let’s do lunch. I’d really love to continue the conversation we started earlier.

Now come to think of it, Trask was being pretty nosy. Of course she was. She’s probably gearing up to go after Demira with some more bogus charges. I got the sense her interest was a little more personal. Personal? How? Well, she was asking questions about our baby and Sloane and Eric’s baby. Why would our children be of any concern to Melinda Strauss?

No idea. There might be nothing. I mean, that woman does seem to not have a life outside the courthouse. Maybe she’s living vicariously through us. That maybe. Aren’t you glad we have a baby to look forward to instead of subsisting on the crumbs of other people’s lives? Wow. It’s true. Well, it sounds like baby use has been good for you.

Oh my gosh, yes. When I got here, I was at my lowest point. I swear, I had no hope. But the treatment that I’ve received here, it’s really turned my life around.

I’m actually due to get out of here in a couple of weeks. And I certainly hope

I can have I want to go to California to be near my dad and his wife Kim and my little sister Jeannie Teresa lives there. Oh yeah? Yeah, and she’s got this precious son and my nephew Tate. That sounds nice. Yeah. No, no. Maybe I can try my hand at music again. Well, you were always very talented. And it’s never too late to live your dreams, right?

Well, I certainly hope you’re right. You know, it’s not too late for your dreams too, Eris. Yeah,

we’ll see.

Well, here’s to hoping Bayview will help you just as much as it’s helped me.

Only time will tell.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, August 3, 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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Sheila is visiting Deacon, still wearing a robe, and they discuss her decision to stay in town after a recent event that she believes is fate giving her a second chance with her son, Finn. Deacon warns her of the consequences of staying, as it could jeopardize his relationships with others in the community. Nevertheless, Sheila decides to stay and makes a bold move to seduce Deacon.

Meanwhile, Wyatt expresses his concerns about Sheila’s presence to Liam and questions whether Liam wants another chance with his ex-wife, Steffy. Liam admits to having conflicted feelings since their recent encounter in Rome. However, he insists that his primary concern is for Steffy and their daughter’s safety, especially with Finn’s recent embrace of Sheila.

At the cliff house, Steffy confronts Finn about hugging Sheila and expressing her worries about him having a connection to his birth mother. Finn apologizes for his actions and reassures Steffy of his love for their family, blaming Liam for manipulating her feelings. Despite Finn’s apologies, Steffy decides to leave with the kids and seek refuge at her grandfather’s house, fearing for their safety due to Finn’s connection to Sheila. Finn pleads with her not to go, but Steffy remains firm in her decision.

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GH Transcript Thursday, August 3, 2023

Posted on August 3, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I need to speakwith dr. Gatlin-holt right away. I’m sorry, but dr. Gatlin-holt’s with a patient. Would you like to leave a message? No, no. This message needs to be delivered in person.

[ Whistling ] Oh. That’s right. Stab wound. Maybe no lifting today. What are you doing in the stables? Leo’s not the only q who likes horses. Okay, yeah, well, liking them’s one thing, but you’re feeding stance. You gunning for my job?

[ Laughing ] No, not at all. I’m just taking a break from work, hiding out from my granny tracy and my dad, who’s now known as the hard-partying rock and roller eddie maine. Oh. Oh. Hello. Good afternoon. Oh. It’s afternoon already? If you didn’t stay out all night, you wouldn’t miss half the morning. Well, well, I don’t see that changing anytime soon. But I do appreciate you, uh, making me that, um… oh. What did leo call that egg thing you made? Anyway, it was great. It really, uh, hit the spot. Frittata. Yeah, used to be your favorite. Ned’s favorite. Oh, no, uh, move the plate of cookies more to the side of the table so it’s closer to the counselor from the surrogacy matching group. Yeah. Perfect. Yeah. Good? Okay. Alright. Yeah, I can’t believe they agreed to come to our home instead of us going to their office. I’m grateful they did. I just — I can’t believe that this is happening so quickly. Just so long as they don’t think we’re entitled for asking them to come here. Uh…

[ Chuckles ] Hello. It’s not entitled. It’s called extenuating circumstances. I just — I really want this first meeting to go well. So do I, since it’s our first step to having a family. Joss, wow. For all the years that cameron worked here, and even for the brief time that I worked here, I never pictured you wearing a kelly’s apron. Why not? It’s a good gig. My mom owns the place now. I’m just helping her out. So are you giving up on pre-med? Did I say that? No. My career path doesn’t have to change.

[ Scoffs ] I’m just helping her out. Oh, okay. Fair enough. So what are you guys doing here? Did esme already quit her job at the invader? Of course not. I am just on my lunch break and thought I’d spend a little time with ace away from daycare.

[ Gasps ] Oh, my god. Is that my cute little baby ace cousin? Hi! Oh, look at you. You are so adorable. Oh, my god. Spencer, you were right. He is so cute. I cannot believe it has taken me so long to meet you. Yes. Hi. I’m kristina. I’m your cousin. It’s so nice to meet you. Aww. Hey, trina. Hi. Um, I don’t mean to bother you, but, um, sonny sent me here to check on how curtis was doing. But the nurses won’t tell me anything since I’m not family, so maybe you could. Um, yeah, I-I can’t tell you much, really. Oh, is he with the doctors now? No. But, um, curtis, my dad, he’S… he’s refusing to see me. Mr. Ashford. Hi, um, I’m dr. Gatlin-holt, and, uh, according to your chart, you — you’ve turned away your physical therapist. I didn’t feel like going. I see. Do you mind? Um, maybe you want to go tomorrow, ’cause, uh, it’s a very important component of your recovery. Yeah? Okay, I don’t know if anyone has explained this to you, but when you leave here, you are going to go to a rehabilitation facility. So do you have any questions for me while we’re here? No. Okay. Well, if that changes, just let a nurse know. And I’m more than happy to circle back. Okay? Curtis: This condition can’t be cured. Curtis: Look, if I’m never going to walk again… you’re not going to remodel our home. What you’re going to do… is let me go. I don’t want to see you again. I’m the one that’s living this! If you really want to help… you’ll walk out that door right now and you won’t look back.

Cody, can you please come and sit? You look like you’re about to fall over. Yeah. Yeah, maybe I did overdo it coming to work too soon, but, hey, somebody’s got to feed these horses. It’s already been taken care of. Look, what do you need? Can I get you some water? No, I really prefer beer. Tell you what. Grab yourself one, too. Hate to drink alone. Water it is. Beer. Yep. Yep, that hurts.

[ Sighs ] So, how bad did sasha hurt you? Water, please? Thank you. You know I’m not the shy, retiring type. Uh, is anyone shy in the quartermaine family? Of course not. But what I mean is, you didn’t answer my question. How badly did sasha hurt you? It’s nothing I can’t handle. And definitely nothing bad enough that she should get sent to ferncliff. That night that you brought the ravioli over to sonny’s place? I did, uh — I did try some of that. Mm? It was delicious. Have you ever thought about becoming a chef? Well, I do co-own a restaurant, and I give the chef notes on his menu sometimes. That’s enough for me. No, I get more satisfaction out of cooking for my — my family and loved ones. Have you always been a good cook?

[ Chuckling ] Oh, no. No, no, I remember when I was a teenager in bensonhurst. My nona was always dying for me to learn her recipes. I was always too busy to let her teach me. Busy, uh, with school? I bet you were a cheerleader. Ha!

[ Laughing ] Me? Shoot, no. No, no, no, no, no, I was more of a, uh — a wild child, you know? After school, the only thing i wanted to do was cause trouble. Flat and sparkling. It’s good to give her a choice. Okay. You don’t think we’re over-thinking this, do you? Of course we are. It’s what we do best.

[ Knock on door ] That must be her. Okay, let’s knock this out of the park. Hi, I’m claire brown. You must be the surrogacy matching professional. Yes, that’s me. Hi, I’m tj. We’ve been expecting you. Please come in. And thank you so much for coming to our home. This is my partner, molly. Hi, molly. I was happy to accommodate. How are you feeling? Oh, much better, thank you. Glad to hear it. Uh, please, have a seat. Is this your first meeting with a surrogacy specialist? Yes, uh, we just recently found out that, um, I’m unable to have a baby on my own. No need for either of you to be nervous. I’ve done this process with hundreds of couples. And don’t be afraid to ask me anything. In my line of work, I find that the only bad question is the unasked one. Got it. Understood. So, um, where do we start? I’ll start with the basics of what hiring a surrogate will be like and find out what your preferences are. So the first thing to consider is, are you interested in a gestational surrogate or a traditional surrogate? How you doing, curtis? How do you think? I spoke to portia, and she — auntie? I know what you’re going to say. “Stop feeling sorry for yourself, curtis. Get on with your life. God never gives us more than we can handle.” That’s not what I was going to say at all. Honestly don’t know what to say except I am sorry, baby. I’m so, so sorry. I-I shouldn’t have said anything. I’m sorry. Why? I barely know you, and I just shared way too much information. Look, you’re joss’ best friend, and I know joss is busy right now helping her mom at kelly’s, so maybe you could consider me her proxy. Look, if you want me to leave, I will. But if you need someone to talk to, I hope you’d feel comfortable sharing whatever you would normally want to share with joss with me. Well, we can take a shot at it, because I really need to talk about this, and I need to talk about it with someone who isn’t family. I definitely qualify. The doctors think that it’s a possibility that curtis may never walk again. I knew that was a possibility, but I-I hoped it wouldn’t be the case. I’m really sorry, trina. That’s not even the worst part. Ever since curtis found out that he may never walk again… he’s refusing to see me. He is just the absolute cutest. Well, enjoy your day with your son. Well, well, well, josslyn, welcome to life behind the counter. Maybe you should think about putting in an application for charlie’s, hmm? I’d rather stick pins in my eyes. Charlie’s is not that bad. It’s the same thing as kelly’s, just with alcohol. Right, but that’s where sonny tends to go with nina, so hard pass. Okay. Josslyn and kristina don’t seem to like each other very much. What’s their deal? Ava: Oh, finally. No, no, no. Now, now, take it easy. I know you’ve been ignoring me. You’ve been ignoring my calls. You’ve been ignoring my texts. So I had to come here and track you down in person, because I need to know. What the hell is going on? I have not been avoiding your calls or your texts. I’m a doctor. I’ve been very busy. I have a lot of patients to care for. Well, you have one less patient to worry about now that gordon stevens was found dead in an alley right here, right outside the hospital.

I heard what happened to gordon. It’s very unfortunate. Unfortunate? A heart attack is unfortunate. Two bullets to the chest is murder. Yeah, no, I-I went over this with detective chase, just so you know. And I told him that I didn’t know anything about gordon’s death, which was not a lie, because I did know who gordon was, but I really don’t know anything about his death. Oh, my god. You killed him, didn’t you? Auntie…I’m sorry. What do you — what do you have to be sorry about? Because, clearly, I upset you with my outburst. Curtis, please. You haven’t done anything wrong. That bullet wasn’t meant for you. You were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. None of this is your fault. But, unfortunately, it is your reality now. And that’s why I am here. I’m here to help you in any way that I can. There’s nothing you can do. There’s nothing anyone can do. There, my dear nephew, I’m going to have to disagree with you. Because you have a family that loves you. A family whose love is as strong as any army. An army that will support you, care for you, and guide you through this unfortunate circumstance. “Unfortunate circumstance”? Auntie, I can’t walk! I can’t run. I can’t dance. I’m not the person I was a week ago. I’m not the man I was. And I never will be again. Now, that — that’s my future. After I found out that curtis might be my biological father, I had no interest in getting a dna test. Marcus taggert would always be my dad, the man who raised me, no matter what a dna test said. So what changed your mind? Curtis was so brave in greenland, and he literally risked his life to save mine. So I thought the least I could do was take a dna test. And it turned out that curtis was my biological father. And it changed things. How so? Things got weird between me and my dad. But it also got weird between curtis and me, because he was no longer just the man married to my mom. Like, he wasn’t just my stepdad. I had to look at him differently. I had to look at him like we’re father and daughter. And then it slowly got less weird, and we started bonding. Until I just…pulled away. Hey, esme, if you have something to ask me, please ask me, not spencer. Okay, then. Josslyn, what’s the deal with you and kristina? Why don’t you two like each other? Oh, well, the answer is simple, and it’s none of your business. Come on, josslyn. Don’t be like that, okay? It’s not like it’s a state secret. Kristina is team sonny, and she’s team carly. Sure. In my opinion, I just think if you’re team sonny, then you’re a bit misguided. Look, I wasn’t trying to provoke josslyn there. I hope that you know that. I just like kristina. What’s up, buddy?

[ Ace fussing ] Look, I just like kristina. She treats me like a human being, which is a refreshing change. I’m gonna go take him back to daycare, okay? I’ll see you later. So, I know I wasn’t there. Please correct me if I’m wrong, but sasha grabbed a knife off of a bar and stabbed you with it. Yes, that is all true. But sasha was terrified. Of you? No. No, she didn’t even know it was me. She kept calling me cyrus. Look, I know that you’re friends with sasha. She’s my friend, too. But if she was hallucinating, thinking that you were someone else, I mean, that is an argument for ferncliff. Cody, she lost touch with reality and became violent. And this isn’t the first time that she’s been violent. She smashed the windshield of that reporter’s car. Yeah, that reporter that was aggressively provoking her. Look… maybe ferncliff is the best place for her. No. I refuse to believe that. If I have it right, a gestational surrogate is a person not related to the fetus because they didn’t provide the egg. Yes, that’s correct. In your case, it would be a donor egg fertilized with tj’s sperm impregnated through ivf. Whereas the traditional surrogate is a surrogate that provides the egg and is genetically related to the fetus. Right again. I have several traditional surrogates who are willing to supply the egg and be fertilized through iui. So, that’s the first question. Do you have plans to secure a donor egg?

[ Door unlocks ] Oh, my god! Josslyn is such a bitch…

I did not kill gordon. I couldn’t do something like that. I thought you knew me better than that. Well, I don’T. As a matter of fact, now that I think about it, I really know…next to nothing about you. How can you say that? We’ve had sex. We scratched an itch. Mm. That’s all. And just ’cause we “know” each other doesn’t mean we know each other. Um, after everything we’ve been through, I’d say that we do. In fact, I’m gonna go so far as to say you know me, well, I mean, better than anybody’s known me in a long time. Everything we’ve been through? Like what? Like you helping me cover up my husband’s death? Okay, that was just bad luck that I showed up at wyndemere right after you killed your husband. And you begged me to help you hide the body. Well, it’s too bad that your help came with a side of mason.

[ Cellphone beeps ] You know, he was just a nuisance at first, but now he’s got that — that psycho betty watching my child. You know, I hate that mason followed me that night and that you got dragged into his world. But that’s the way it is. But, ava, understand something, okay? Mason, the people that mason works for, those are the people that hurt people, people like gordon. I could never do anything like that. I got to go. Okay, but hurry back, though, because I still have questions, and I’d like some answers. Okay.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ] No. No. None of this tracks. I mean, sasha kept it together when the producers of home & heart were trying to sabotage her by playing crying baby noises into her earpiece. Yes. Okay. You are right. Sasha showed a lot of courage that day. But, of course, she did get a little assist from you when you threatened to run in front of the camera naked if they didn’t stop the sabotage, which, by the way, I gotta ask you — would you really have done that? Got naked on live tv?

[ Chuckles ] What do you think? Wow, that is admirable that you would have done that to help sasha. See, that’s my point. How does the same woman who kept it together under incredible pressure just suddenly become a delusional train wreck in under a month? You were a wild child? Which means what, exactly? You skipped school and went to the mall? The mall?

[ Laughs ] That’s for babies. That’s middle school. No, no, no, no. By the time we were in high school, me and my best friend, lois, who you also might remember, we — we gave our poor mothers every gray hair they had on their head, I swear. We were — we were smoking. We were running around with older boys. We were sneaking into nightclubs with our ginormous bangs and our little skirts about the size of a belt. Good lord. Sounds like you were a good time. Never would have guessed. Mm, well… I got pregnant. Had to give up my partying days to raise my son. Claire, this is my sister, kristina. Kristina, this is claire brown. She’s, um, a matching professional who will hopefully be matching tj and me with a surrogate so we can have a baby. Oh! Wow. That’s — oh, my gosh! That’s amazing. That — molly and tj are — they are gonna be incredible parents. They are. Do you know that — that they’re a doctor and a lawyer? I mean, the ultimate power couple, right? Yes. I read their application before the meeting. Duh. Of course you did. So you don’t need me to tell you anything else about them. Uh, yeah, I’m going to — I’ll text you later. Um, and it was so lovely to meet you, really. Um, and — and they are — they’re — they’re just so, so great. So, okay! Bye.

[ Whispering ] What?

[ Sighing ] Oh.

[ Sighs ] Uh, I-I’m sorry for the interruption. Where were we? Some couples choose to use a donor egg from a family member so that they’ll share the same family dna. Is that a possibility for you? No. No. Uh, we’re interested in a traditional surrogacy using the surrogate’s egg. So, you think I could get a chocolate milkshake on the house? Of course. I’ll get you the shake. For double the price. Oh. So, that was awkward with esme before, right? Yeah. Isn’t everything awkward with esme? I’m sorry that I blabbed about your issues with kristina to esme. I-I didn’t mean to. It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.

[ Sighs ] Well… before esme left, she told me that kristina was the only person who made her feel like a real human being, and… I hate to say it, but I kind of felt sorry for her. You don’t have to tell me anything you don’t want to. But if you and curtis were starting to bond, why did you suddenly push him away? Because he did something I disapproved of, and I pushed him away. So the fragile bond that we were building, I broke it. And now when he needs me, he won’t let me help him. I don’t know, trina. I think you might be wrong about this one.

Ah! Okay, gordon stevens. Let’s see what your problem with austin was. So, you’ll be leaving here tomorrow, and you’ll be spending a few weeks at the rehabilitation facility. But after that, it’s very important that you continue your rehab at home. Although I’m sure dr. Robinson’s already explained all of this to you. Doc, I’ll — I’ll take it from here. Alright.

[ Door closes ] I don’t think I can do this, auntie. Curtis byron ashford, you have had a lifetime of hardships and struggles, more than any one man should have to bear. And I have watched you triumph over each and every one of them. This is different. You’re right. It is. Thanks. Look, I know the reason that you moved in with esme was to protect ace, and I respect that. But even though esme has lost her memory, I haven’T. I haven’t forgotten what she did to trina, me, and cameron. So it’s just really weird for me to be around her like that. It isn’t for you? It’s really not as hard as it used to be. But that’s just because of ace. My first priority was and still is trina. So why aren’t you with her right now? Well, that sounds like a tragedy to me. How so? Well, you were forced to give up your party-girl days to be a mom. It’s tragic. Absolutely not. No. My son dante is an absolutely amazing man. Well, you saw him last night. He’s the one that brought you here. Not that you’d remember it. You don’t really expect me to believe that you don’t miss your wild party days? Well, sure. I mean, once in a while. But do I regret giving up partying to raise my son? Absolutely not. I wouldn’t trade my son for anything in the entire world. You said that sasha was violent before when she attacked that sleazy reporter’s windshield and smashed it. But, I mean, sasha was on drugs back then, right? Yeah, she was. But then she got clean. Is it possible that she relapsed and she was on drugs again at the pool? I mean, the way she was acting, you know, thinking that I was cyrus renault, if I didn’t know anything about sasha and she was a total stranger, I would’ve completely assumed that she was high as a kite. You think sasha fell off the wagon? Maybe she didn’t know she was drugged. What if someone spiked her drink? Look, I know that you are trying to find any possible way to explain sasha’s behavior, but she has a history of mental illness. And if we deny that, we’re not helping her. Okay, well, maybe she wasn’t drugged, but something happened to derail her. And I’d bet anything it started with gladys.

Well, you’ve answered all the questions I needed answering. It’s now time for me to put together a list of potential surrogate candidates for you to interview. That’s it? It just — it seems way easier than I thought. So, going forward, the issue will be finding a surrogate that you most feel comfortable with. Thank you so much. We are excited to take the next step. Yeah. Nice meeting both of you. You seem to have a very good grasp on what you want, which will make this process go smoothly. I’ll walk you out. Have a nice day. Tj: You, too. Thank you again.

[ Exhales deeply ] Well, um, what do you think? I think it’s lucky I’m in this boot, or I might have jumped off the couch and tackled kristina for being inappropriate. Which would have disqualified us from claire’s service. Yeah. Your sister has a real gift for showing up at the exact wrong moment. I don’t know. Maybe she showed up at just the right time. With everything going on with curtis, I’m trying to be respectful, keep my distance away from trina and her family. But why? Spencer, trina just found out that curtis isn’t her stepdad, but her biological father. He’s just been shot. He could be paralyzed for the rest of his life. I mean, if I was in her position, I wouldn’t want my boyfriend to keep his distance from me. Well, portia has recently graduated in her feelings about me. What does that mean? It means that she has gone from vocally disapproving of me to outright telling trina that she doesn’t want me anywhere near her. Well, it’s a big world out there. Maybe just spend time with trina far away from portia. Well, that’s certainly one idea. But you’ve also got others. Like, I don’t know, maybe instead of dumping your beautiful baby brother off at daycare, you could grab him and his mom and head to the park. I know for me, when I was overseas in the military, and one of my buddies would get seriously injured, the hardest part was watching them isolate themselves from the rest of us. But after a while, you start to get it. I mean, our job in the military is literally to protect people. So if you get injured and you lose your ability to be a protector, it’s gotta mess with your head. And for curtis, I mean, he’s no longer just this guy who’s married to your mom. He’s your actual biological father. It’s gotta kill him that he can’t be your protector. Yeah, but I’m not a little girl. Curtis doesn’t have to protect me. That doesn’t matter to me. Maybe not. But I gotta guess that it matters to curtis. Look, gladys used to work as my assistant, so I can agree she’s not the best worker, but I still think she has sasha’s back. Why are you so suspicious of gladys? She’s sold brando’s garage without telling sasha. Okay, yes, sasha was initially upset, but then gladys explained that there were just too many daily reminders about brando. No, no, no, no, no. That was just a cover story. Gladys cannot be trusted. She framed me for stealing that bracelet at the nurses’ ball. Look, I can believe that gladys tried to frame you. But I have been around long enough to know that she truly loves sasha. And that’s good enough for me. Oh, wow. Okay. I have been away from work long enough, and hiding from granny, so I gotta go. I’ll see you later. Alright. Austin: Ava, what are you doing? Those are patient files. They’re very private. You can’t do this. This, i would have you arrested for. Mm, I don’t think so. Besides, a dead guy doesn’t need privacy. But that’s the funny thing. Gordon stevens? He is nowhere to be found in your files, which means he was never your patient at all. So start talking, austin. Who was gordon stevens to you?

So in your wild days… uh-huh. …You know, before you got knocked up, what clubs did you use to hang out in?

[ Chuckling ] That was a long time ago. And you don’t remember any of the names of the clubs?

[ Sighs ] Look, if it was happening, lois and I were there. The peppermint lounge, private eyes, hurrah, area, of course studio 54, xenon.

[ Sighs ] So, how did you get in? Did you have fake ids? Fake ids, that’s for amateurs. We made friends with all the bouncers.

[ Clicks tongue ]

[ Chuckles ] Nice. Hi. Um, I have a friend who’s staying at your facility. I was hoping to get the, uh, visiting hours? Um, yes. Her name is sasha gilmore. My name? Um, cody bell. What — what do you mean, I’m not on the list? Did sasha get to create her visitors list?

[ Scoffs ] No, no, no. No, no, of course. Of course gladys corbin made the list. Thank you. You know, before today, I was really torn about whether we should ask kristina to donate an egg, because at least the baby would be biologically related to me. That makes sense. But after kristina’s barge-in earlier, I realized that it would just make everything so much more fraught, because you know kristina would feel entitled to give her opinion on every parenting decision we made. Yeah. And because of that, and a million other reasons, I just — I think it would be better if we use the surrogate’s egg. Molly… no matter what, you are going to be the mom of our baby. I agree. And I’m — I’m feeling so much more confident after meeting with claire. I know she’s gonna find us the perfect woman to carry our baby. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. And just think — a year from now, our baby could be on this couch with us! With us.

[ Chuckling ] Spencer actually has plans with trina this afternoon. Well, uh, I-I do know that my mom’s out of town, so I don’t think it’d be a big deal for esme to take the afternoon off. And I am sure that baby ace would much rather be outside, maybe in a park, instead of in a stuffy daycare, right? Yeah, it is a beautiful day. So I think that I’m gonna go catch up with esme and my brother. Good choice. Mm. Sorry. So if you were me, what would you do? I would let curtis know that you’re here for him, and then give him space. So sitting here for hours isn’t the way to go? I’ll walk you out.

[ Breathing shakily ]

[ Crying ] Ava, the next time you have a question for me, please just ask, okay? You don’t need to rummage through my patients’ files. Okay, fine. But tell me, this gordon stevens. Did mason force you to treat him? Yes. And did mason have anything to do with gordon confronting you in front of nina and sonny and everybody else at the port charles grill? I-I don’t think so. Wait, hold on a second. Did you say something to sonny? Did you talk with sonny? I didn’T. Ava! Sonny already didn’t trust me that night, and now that I’ve got a dead patient in an alleyway, he — he’s never gonna let me around avery again. Sonny’s gonna — sonny isn’t gonna do anything. Because I told him that you helped me. That I helped you what? Ava… did you tell sonny that you killed nikolas?

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Y&R Transcript Thursday, August 3, 2023

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Sally: I don’t get it. Why aren’t you as excited about this as I am?

Chloe: Um, because I’m not new in town. Because I have actual brain cells that are connected. Because this is victor newman that we’re talking about.

Sally: Exactly. Victor newman has offered us a contract to head up a whole new design division at newman enterprises. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Chloe: So, you think accepting an offer from victor is a good idea, but letting nick back us with no strings attached isn’t?

Sally: Okay, chloe, we’ve already been over this. My relationship with nick is far too important to let money get involved. It will muddy things and I’m not willing to run that risk. But this thing with victor, it’s clean.

Chloe: [ Laughs ] Clean? Um, honey, victor does not do clean. And we would be working directly under him and victoria, who, by the way, would love to see you go down in flames.

Sally: Yes, true, but once we prove–

Chloe: And we already have a job with chancellor-winters. You really want to throw all of that away?

Sally: It’s just freelance.

Chloe: It’s solid and above board. And lily and devon are two people that we like and we know that we can trust them, but this newman enterprises idea is… it’s a recipe for disaster.

Nate: I have to tell you, nikki, this is, uh– this is great work. Wait. I take that back. This is not just great, it is brilliant.

Nikki: So brilliant, it amuses you?

Nate: No, no. I was just remembering sitting in on this meeting with you and victoria. Those two guys came swaggering into the room and saw two women and thought they could bully you into buying anything they had to sell. But within five minutes, you had them eating out of your hand, begging you to do business with them. I’m telling you, it was inspiring. It’s an honor to be working with you. I can learn so much.

Nikki: Nate, enough.

Nate: Excuse me?

Nikki: Please, just stop. Gushing isn’t a good look on you. And for the record, it doesn’t flatter me. It just makes me suspicious.

Phyllis: You’re late. You’re late.

Adam: Yeah, I’ve been busy.

Phyllis: Really? Too busy getting information that I could use as leverage against tucker?

Adam: Even though you have refused to give me any details?

Phyllis: You know I would if I could.

Adam: Yeah, you keep saying that, phyllis. But, you know, would you tell me this? Am I safe in assuming that whatever tucker has over you is regarding your case and, um, your star witness for the defense, this emt guy, carson? Yeah, I thought so.

Phyllis: I have to beat these charges. I’ve got to. For myself, for my kids.

Adam: And not to mention, for me, nick and sharon. So, you can help us on our new company.

Phyllis: Well, I mean, that, too, of course.

Adam: But believe me, the, uh, thought of that scumbag tucker mccall getting in the way of that, it’s just– it’s out of question. So, if I can help you and your lawyer get some leverage that’ll keep you out of prison, I’m in.

Phyllis: I mean, you know I’ll make it worth your while. You have my word on that.

Adam: And I will hold you to that. You have my word on that. And you will be pleased to know that I may have already found something. Buried in the paperwork of his old company.

Phyllis: Oh, adam. Oh. What is it?

Adam: Well, let’s just say, if you put it to good use, tucker’s control over you will be seriously compromised. When my doctor gave me breztri for my copd

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Phyllis: Okay, what do you have? It has to be big, it has to be intimidating or else it will not work. It will not. Tucker thinks he’s above the law. He thinks he’s above everybody else.

Adam: Oh, it’s very big. Don’t worry. And it’s very intimidating. I mean, granted, tucker was out of commission at the time, but it went on to his company. He was involved, so he can still be held accountable.

[ Phyllis groaning ]

Phyllis: That last part makes me nervous.

Adam: No, don’t worry, okay? Just hear me out. So, it seems the pr department of one of his recording labels sat on some information that a major artist slept with several underage girls while he was on tour. Now, it eventually came out and the artist was arrested, but not until after the tour. They wanted to skirt any legal action until it was finished.

Phyllis: Right, right, because you don’t want statutory rape screwing up your lucrative tour, right?

Adam: Exactly. Well, tucker found out about it after the fact and he had his team work very hard to bury the whole thing.

Phyllis: That’s despicable.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: How’d you find out about this?

Adam: Well, as the new owner, I have all the mccall business paperwork, so I started digging. I worked backwards from the arrest and put together a reverse timeline, and I came across two emails which obviously slipped through the cracks. To tucker mccall from… audra charles. Found ’em in the junk mail.

Phyllis: Audra charles. Of course.

Adam: You ready? Number one. On it. Pr team needs to go first. Terminate with benefits to keep them quiet. Two, singer problem remedied. Hands clean. Now, tucker must have thought any reference to it in the files had been shredded, so there was definitely no red flags in the paperwork. He must have never thought someone like me would come along and do a deep dive. Look from the outside in.

Nate: I– I apologize, nikki. I certainly didn’t mean to offend you.

Nikki: Oh, I’m not offended. But I’m also not a pushover. I am as protective of this family’s business as victor is, and I have been very upfront with you telling you I have given you the benefit of the doubt, which is something that victor was not willing to do, as you know.

Nate: I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.

Nikki: Well, so far, you haven’t given us any reason to doubt you, but nicholas…

Nate: Not so much.

Nikki: I trust my son’s instincts, and they are telling him that you have a hidden agenda. Now, if that turns out to be true, consider yourself forewarned. It will never come to fruition.

Nate: You have my word, nikki.

Nikki: Newman enterprises has survived much more dangerous threats than any self-serving game plan that you could come up with. Actually, it’s very simple. The house always wins. Am I making myself clear?

Nate: Crystal.

Nikki: I’ll tell you what. I have a quick meeting outside of the office. Why don’t you meet me at the athletic club? With victoria in madrid, it’s a perfect opportunity for us to sit down, just the two of us, and you can tell me how you see your future at newman.

Sally: Victor is not offering us freelance work where we have to worry about chasing our next assignment. He is offering us a solid, full time guaranteed contract heading up a whole new design division. The terms are very attractive.

Chloe: Once we prove ourselves, we won’t be chasing assignments. They will be chasing us. Do you really think that this newman offer is worth burning a bridge with chancellor?

Sally: I understand what you’re saying, but I did tell victor that–

Chloe: There are no buts. We made a commitment to chancellor and they made a commitment to us.

Sally: Yes, exactly. I–

Chloe: Uh-huh. Ah, okay. Now, I see exactly what this is.

Sally: What?

Chloe: This isn’t about making a great career choice, is it? This is about impressing victor for nick’s sake because you want to prove to his family that they have been misjudging you this whole.

Sally: Yeah. Yeah, that is part of it. I won’t deny that. But it is not the most important part. This is a great career move, not just for me, but for both of us. Can you not see that?

Chloe: You know what I see? I see victor having his son’s girlfriend under his thumb. You know, the whole “keep your enemies closer” kind of thing. He just wants to control you because now you are a fact of nick’s life. Which means that if I decide to go along with this, then victor will be controlling me too. No. No thanks, sally. There is not a chance in hell that I am going to put myself in the position of waiting for victor to get pissed off and grind me into the ground.

Sally: Okay, victor says he’s changing his opinion of me and I want to believe that. Why is that such a negative thing? Look, bottom line is that I think that we can make this work and I think that this could be a huge win for all of us.

Chloe: Well, I don’t want any part of it, so… you can count me out.

Phyllis: Wow. [ Laughs ] Tucker and his sidekick, audra charles, covered up statutory rape. Wow. You have the emails to prove it?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: This is the leverage I need.

Adam: Well, they were just sitting there waiting to be found.

Phyllis: Yeah, but you could have used this, you know, for your own advantage, but you chose to give it to me. Wow, adam, that means so much to me.

Adam: Well, you know me. I’m always thinking of others. I can use the audra charles connection myself when the time’s right and as for a surefire way to protect you from potential prison time, I can use that to my advantage, too. I have a new company to run and I only want to work with the best of the best and that means you. Can’t really work together if you’re behind bars.

Phyllis: Yeah, well, it doesn’t even matter. Your motives, it doesn’t matter. You gave me my ace in the hole against tucker. Can’t wait to see his face when I use it.

Nate: I really appreciate you inviting me to lunch, nikki. And I’m sure victoria will appreciate it, too. She adores you, you know. And this gesture on your part for us to get to know each other better–

Nikki: Nate, please. I– I just cannot bear hearing you blow some more smoke. I am here to get an honest answer for how you see things playing out for you here. The truth. Now, what is it that you want?

Nate: Fair enough.

[ Clears throat ] If I could have anything I wanted, it would be to run newman side by side with victoria. If that makes me ruthless and ambitious, guilty as charged.

Nikki: Keep going.

Nate: You’re doing one hell of a job, nikki, and I mean that. But you asked, so why not be transparent?

Nikki: Ah, thank you.

Nate: The short time I’ve been there, I’ve– I’ve grown to admire and love everything that newman enterprises represents. I hate that nick doesn’t trust me, and I hate that people think I had a hand in his leaving the company, even though he landed on his feet working with sharon and adam. But instead of siding with her brother, victoria supported me and trusted me every step of the way. Does that encourage me? Yes. Does it embolden me? Of course it does. And that’s a big part of why I think I can be a huge success at newman.

Nikki: You still haven’t answered my bigger question.

Nate: Which is?

Nikki: Are you in love with my daughter?

Adam: Hi. How you doing?

Sally: You go first.

[ Adam chuckling ] Okay. Uh, not great. Chloe refused to even consider victor’s offer to start our own design division at newman. She walked out on me and she’s convinced that your father has an ulterior motive.

Adam: Hmm. Well, there’s no doubt about it. Chloe is a shrewd judge of character. I mean, she’s always hated me. And victor newman always has an ulterior motive. You know that.

Sally: What if you’re wrong? Can I not get a job on my own merit?

Adam: May– may I? Look, of course you can get a job on your own merit. Okay, that comment was about my father. It was not about you. Victor newman has ulterior motives about my new endeavor. It’s what he does. It’s who he is. And anyone even close to the newman circle is fair game.

Sally: Yeah. No, I– I guess you’re right.

Adam: I would never insult your talent. You know that. I mean, who has praised and encouraged you more than I have since the moment that we met?

Sally: No one.

Adam: Right.

Sally: So… you think I should do it?

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Nate: No, nikki, I’m not in love with victoria. Enthralled, impressed, attracted? Absolutely. All the above. But I don’t think we’re anywhere near a relationship level that’s ready for love. Honestly, I have no idea if that’s in the cards for us.

Nikki: Let’s say the two of you break up. What does that do to your dream of running newman enterprises by her side? You can see my quandary here. If victoria turns out to just be an exciting fling, you will still want to run an empire with her? And that makes it very hard for me to understand your true intentions.

Nate: You walked me right into that one, didn’t you?

[ Chuckles ] Let me rephrase. Victoria and I have a rare understanding, not to mention chemistry, built on a strong foundation of friendship. I saw her resilience in the wake of ashland locke’s betrayal. And neither of us is especially focused on romance at this point. We’re in no hurry to categorize or label what we have. Yet. Down the line? Yes, I can definitely see myself falling in love with victoria if we keep seeing each other romantically, and I have a strong sense that she feels the same way about me.

Adam: To be fair, I’m not very, um, objective when it comes to my father. So, maybe I am being cynical. Maybe he is starting to appreciate your talent and your potential. And maybe starting a design division under the newman umbrella will be a formidable asset to your resume. I think it’s a good deal, sally. Does nick still have his doubts?

Sally: I’m surprised you’d ask or care.

Adam: I mean, of– of course I care.

[ Sally sighing ] But I mean, only how this is going to affect you.

Sally: Nick thinks that I need to be careful.

Adam: Well, that’s very… insightful of him.

Sally: Well, I haven’t even had a chance to tell him that chloe bailed on me because he’s– you know, he’s overseas.

Adam: Yeah, he’s meeting with the mccall divisions to get them excited about the changes and the kirsten merger. It’s one hell of a time for you to be alone.

Phyllis: Oh, yay, cricket. Hello. As if this day couldn’t get any better. Well, I don’t want to keep you.

Christine: Ah, it’s nice to see you enjoying your short lived freedom.

[ Phyllis chuckling ] I, uh, assume that heather told you your trial date’s been set.

Phyllis: Don’t get too gleeful. I know it’s your dream to see me fry, but I have everything I need to beat these charges, trust me. I’m going to be a free woman. I’m jonathan lawson

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Nikki: Thank you for your candor. You were more open and honest than I’ve ever known you to be.

Nate: You’re welcome.

Nikki: So, let me return the favor. You are a man with brains, a tremendous ego and great ambition, but a pretty poor track record when it comes to relationships. Although, I will give you credit that you do seem to see victoria for who she is.

Nate: No doubt about that.

Nikki: Here’s what you don’t understand. You can be a hard worker, loyal, industrious all day long. You could make a fortune for newman enterprises, perhaps, even elevate it to a higher level.

Nate: But?

Nikki: But you have put yourself in a situation that will constantly bring you scrutiny. Now, I don’t have to tell you that victoria prides herself on her independence. And yes, parents are parents, but hers happen to be extremely protective. So, if you bring her more pain and anxiety than happiness, you’re gone. Not within days, within minutes. Get a nice severance package. We can pretend we’ve never heard of you and then all of your ego and ambition has gotten you absolutely nowhere.

Sally: I have to admit that having nick gone has actually been good for me. Not that I don’t miss him because I– I do. A lot, I– I– you know, I’ve just gotten too used to depending on him. It’s nice to be reminded that I can actually get through the day on my own and take charge of my own recovery, and– and heal a little bit every day. What about you? Are you finding a way to heal, too?

Christine: You have an amazing sense of self-preservation. I’ll give you that. And you obviously believe that if you say something over and over again that it has to come to fruition.

Phyllis: Well, whatever works, right?

Christine: You know, unfortunately, though, your future is not in your hands anymore. It’s in the hands of a jury. So, we’ll just have to wait and see who they believe.

Phyllis: We certainly will.

Christine: Yeah. But I have to tell you, what really offends me and what I will never, ever understand, is how you could be so selfish to pull summer into this, making her as susceptible to criminal charges as you are. I mean, after everything she has been through, I think that’s pretty unforgivable, don’t you?

Phyllis: Let me tell you something. I want you to listen closely. Do whatever you want to me, I would expect no less from you, but don’t you dare pull my daughter into this. I told myself I was ok with my moderate

Nikki: I have to take this. Excuse me.

Nate: Elena. It’s good to see you. How are you? How’s, uh, everything going at the hospital?

Elena: Nate, can you please stop it with the “I’m a good guy” act? Stop trying to be civil with me because I am not going to reciprocate. And you lost your right to expect that from me.

Nate: Fair enough. And if I shouldn’t have bothered you, I apologize. I just want us to be able to peacefully coexist.

Elena: I hear you also really want to fall in love with victoria. Hopefully, nikki didn’t fall for that. But perhaps, I should have a little chat with her and fill her in on your definition of love. You know, a little manipulation mixed with an unwavering commitment to do whatever it takes to trick women into falling for you. And if she doesn’t believe me, I could always have her talk to devon or lily. You see, nate, these games you keep playing are going to eventually backfire on you. And they are going to burn you down to the ground. And who knows? Maybe, I’ll be the person to light the fire.

Nate: Are you finished?

Elena: Almost. Just one more thing in case I didn’t make myself abundantly clear. That was a warning. Stay away from me. Hi, nikki.

Nikki: Hi. Well, another ex reduced to a pile of rubble in your wake? Is that what my daughter has to look forward to after everything she’s been through?

Adam: Are you sure that that’s something that you want to talk about?

Sally: Absolutely.

Adam: You know, it’s just– it’S… it’s not that easy for me.

Sally: It’s not that easy for me, either. It’s raw. And it’s painful. And it… it hurts in places that I didn’t even know existed.

Adam: That sounds familiar.

Sally: But, you know, I’m coming to see that, um, I have two choices. I can stay in bed and wallow in the darkness or I can get up and do whatever I can to move on from a tragedy that I can’t do a damn thing about. And work allows me to focus on something that I can control. Is it doing the same for you?

Adam: Sure. I guess. Uh, for a while. Gives me something to get revved up about. It’s a distraction for a little bit. But, you know, there’s no way around it. I still go home at the end of the day, and, um, feel empty.

Sally: Well, you just have to keep finding ways to fill yourself up.

Adam: Like what?

Sally: I don’t know. I mean, that’s something you’re gonna have to figure out. For me, uh, I went to see dr. Chandler for checkup and I… went through every drawer and closet in my room. And I gathered all my maternity clothes and all the little pink baby things.

Adam: And what– did you throw them away?

Sally: I donated them. You know, and I have to say that it really was satisfying knowing that I can actually give it to someone who could use them, since I can’t anymore.

Adam: Can’t– that didn’t make this loss all the more real?

Sally: It is real, adam. As much as I hate it and as much as it hurts, it’s a part of my reality. And it’s a part of yours, too.

Adam: Look, I want to talk to you about this at some point, but not– not right now. I just– this isn’t the time.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Okay. Yeah. I see, so you… prod me to open up, but when I try and do the same to you, you just shut me down?

Adam: Listen, I’m not shutting you down. I’m just saying– I’m just saying not now, okay? You’ve– you’ve said that you’ve managed to make our loss part of your reality and that you’ve started to heal, and that makes me happy. I’m thankful that you’ve been able to… raise yourself to that– that emotional level, but I’m just– I’m not there yet. And if that makes me not strong enough to face it or not man enough to face it yet, well… it’s the only reality that I’m living with at this point.

Sally: I’m really sorry, adam. If and when… you are ready to talk about it… [ Sniffles ] …You know where to find me. And I will listen.

Phyllis: We have a long history of hating each other. That is a fact, christine. But where my daughter is concerned–

Christine: Your daughter aided and abetted a wanted fugitive. That’s a felony and I’m the D.A. This has nothing to do with our past history and everything to do with my sworn obligation to prosecute criminals.

Phyllis: My daughter was grieving the loss of her mother that she thought was dead, but that wasn’t true. This is a very complicated situation.

Christine: Yeah, yeah, it’s complicated. I’ll give you that.

Phyllis: Listen, this is on me. You know this is on me, and I own that, I own that. I faked my death and I came back into town. I put my daughter in an insane situation. She made some mistakes, she made some– some bad judgment calls, but it was to protect her innocent mother and that is it. What would you do in that situation? Don’t you dare send her to prison. I swear, that is not justice. That is not justice.

Christine: Okay, listen. Why don’t you and I make a deal?

Phyllis: What are you talking about?

Christine: We both know you’re not innocent. How about we start with that?

Phyllis: I’m not agreeing to that.

Christine: You drop your not guilty plea, okay? That way, we avoid a trial. You own up to what you did, you accept the sentence and you waive your appeals.

Phyllis: And?

Christine: I might be persuaded not to pursue charges against summer. Having triplets is…

Nikki: I hope our lunch wasn’t too painful for you.

Nate: I’m glad we did it. And I’m glad you forced my hand. Clarifying for you where I stand with victoria helped me clarify it for myself, too. So, thank you for that. And I meant every word I said to you, nikki.

Nikki: Oh, I don’t doubt that, but let’s face it, your run-in with elena wasn’t exactly confidence inducing.

Nate: I’m sorry you had to see that. But that had nothing to do with victoria and me. What she and I have, what we’re building is so much deeper, so much more significant. There’s just no comparison.

Nikki: Well, actions speak louder than words.

Nate: Couldn’t agree more with you.

Nikki: Victoria has been through more in her life than you will ever know. Nobody deserves a solid, transparent, loving relationship more than she does. Now, if you are the man that can give her that, and victoria and katie and johnny can count on you to be there for the long haul, well, then you’re looking at your new best friend.

Nate: That’s the plan.

Nikki: But if my daughter turns out to be your next amanda or your next elena… you’re looking at your worst nightmare.

[ Adam sighing ]

[ Sally sighing ]

Tucker: Hello, ladies.

Christine: Tucker. Talk to heather. Have her get back to me by the end of the week.

Tucker: What was that about?

Phyllis: Nothing I can’t handle.

Tucker: Hey, annie. A scotch neat, please. Phyllis?

Phyllis: Scotch neat.

Tucker: I got to tell you, phyllis, I really admire how cool you manage to stay, even when you’re cornered. Thank you.

Phyllis: Meeting of the minds.

Tucker: You wanted to see me.

Phyllis: Yeah, I did.

Tucker: About your missing star witness?

Phyllis: My guess is he won’t stay missing for long.

Tucker: Have I been vague? He’s going to be missing as long as I say he’ll be missing. Unless, of course, you have a counteroffer that won’t bore me.

Phyllis: Oh, I definitely, have a counteroffer that won’t bore you.

Tucker: Okay. Let’s pretend, and I can’t emphasize that word strongly enough, I were to accept your counteroffer, what then?

Phyllis: Well, what then is you produce carson and… as he’s my only witness that will exonerate me, heather and I will put him in our own protective custody.

Tucker: In exchange for…

Phyllis: Me keeping my mouth shut.

Tucker: About?

Phyllis: A certain recording label that decided to protect their star recording artist in his very lucrative tour by covering up his statutory rape of several underaged girls.

Tucker: I’m not certain that I am familiar with whatever the hell it is you’re talking about, phyllis.

Phyllis: Oh, no? Allow me to refresh your memory, tucker. A certain email from audra charles to tucker mccall. I quote… “singer problem remedied, hands clean.”

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Finn: You don’t trust me?

Steffy: How can I? You embraced sheila after she was released and you didn’t even tell me about it!

Finn: Yeah, yeah, it’s true, okay? I did. I don’t know why I– I did, but after what happened today–

Steffy: After? My daughter almost drowned.

Finn: And she didn’t because of my mother.

Steffy: Your mother. Oh, your mother. Sheila hurt us so deeply, so profoundly, and yet, you were able to wrap your arms around her when you promised to keep her away from us and our family. How could you, finn? Why?

Sheila: I’ve been given

a second chance.

Thank god, my son.

Kelly: Help!

Sheila: Kelly, no!

Kelly: She saved me.

Finn: Thank you.

Mom, thank you.

Deacon: I need to get back to the restaurant. It’s not gonna run itself. Hey, um, I’m not so sure you should stay here.

Sheila: What do you mean?

Deacon: I think you gotta leave town. Today.

Wyatt: We could plaster her face all over the cover of eye on fashion. Warn everybody that that lunatic is on the loose.

Liam: I mean, listen, the– the– the press is gonna catch onto it eventually anyway and I’m sure it’s already all over social media– you know what? This doesn’t matter. This doesn’t matter. She’s free. She can do whatever she wants and there’s nothing anybody can do about it, so cheers to that.

Wyatt: Hey, hey, hey. I’m concerned about steffy, kelly and hayes here too, okay? I get it.

Liam: Because you’re a rational, ethical person and there’s every reason to be concerned.

Wyatt: Exactly, but I still have to ask you one more time, how much of this is about you wanting to get steffy back?

Deacon: Don’t you think finn and his family would be better off–

Sheila: Oh, wait, wait. Better off if I hadn’t shown up at the beach today? Better off if I didn’t save kelly’s life? No. No way. I am meant to be here. I’ve known that all along and today proved it. What happened today was a miracle, deacon. A miracle that is going to give me a second chance with my son.

Liam: Wyatt, sheila is dangerous. My family’s at risk.

Wyatt: I completely agree. This is a tough situation and we’ve got to be on our guard.

Liam: Okay, but the risk to steffy and kelly, it’s not in my head. It’s real.

Wyatt: 100%. I know that and I get that, but there is a lot more going on here. Can’t you see that? Just admit it. Just tell me that you want another shot with steffy.

Finn: I– I don’t know why I embraced sheila, okay? That’s the truth. It’s not something that I intended, okay? It’s not something that I thought through. It’s just that– in the moment, she wasn’t sheila carter. She wasn’t the woman that has caused so much damage to you and– and to us. She was just– she was my mother. She was just the woman who gave birth to me. I’m not gonna deny that. It doesn’t make any sense. It doesn’t make any sense at all, but I’m not gonna deny that. I’m not gonna make any excuses. It did, okay? It did happen.

Steffy: And you’re… you’re fine with that. You’re fine that you crossed that line?

Finn: It’s not something that I thought I was gonna need to explain or something that I even… think I could, but… how did you even know about that? You weren’t there.

Steffy: No, finn. I was in the judge’s chambers freaking out that sheila was about to be released.

Finn: Yeah, but how did you find out?

Steffy: Doesn’t matter.

Finn: It doesn’t matter. Well, it matters to me.

Steffy: Liam told me.

Finn: Liam told you.

Steffy: He followed you. He saw you and sheila together.

Keep it quilted means

you keep it the best.

Sheila: I never thought that I’d be standing here, deacon, a free woman. I have been given this amazing gift. I have to believe its fate. I– I am meant to have a relationship with my son.

Deacon: Come on. It’s not fate. It’s because bill’s boneheaded master plan was an epic fail.

Sheila: I thought I was gonna be spending the rest of my life behind bars. No contact with anyone. Never being able to– to touch my beautiful son again. Never being able to show him how much I love him and his family. Kelly and hayes growing up, never even knowing of my existence. I believe in second chances and I know you do too. Everyone deserves one, even me. You know, I… I felt it when I had my arms around finn. When they released me and he– he embraced me back and you could feel that intensity, that emotion. And I could– I could see it in his face when I saved kelly from drowning. He called me “mom.” That’s how I know finn is going to want me in his life.

Wyatt: Look, I’m not trying to make you feel uncomfortable or guilty here. Hell, I– dude, I don’t even feel like you did anything wrong. I just want a straight answer out of you.

Liam: Oh, my god! You want a straight answer? Really? Do I want steffy?

Wyatt: Yeah.

Liam: Do I want steffy?

Wyatt: Uh-huh.

Liam: This– this– this is dumb! It doesn’t even matter!

Wyatt: Oh, my god.

Liam: I’ve been married to hope this whole time, steffy is currently happily married to dr. Do-no-wrong finnegan, so why are you– this is–

Wyatt: And everything has changed, including your feelings for her! Yes, you share a daughter. You’ll always love her. You have a ton of history. Come on, dude! You know there’s more going on here and you– you can’t deny that. I bet you felt that the moment your lips touched hers.

Finn: Liam’s involved? How?

Steffy: He decided to follow you when you left the chamber. He said he was picking up a weird vibe from you during the hearing.

Finn: This guy has it out for me, steffy, now that he’s left hope. You have to see that.

Steffy: He saw you hugging sheila! He didn’t just make it up.

Finn: No, but he ran to you at the first opportunity he could with this information.

Steffy: What is he supposed to do? Keep it from me? Kelly’s safety is at risk. He’s worried about us.

Finn: Yeah, well, we don’t need his worry. I can protect my own family.

Steffy: Oh, really? Really? Because it seems like sheila is stalking you and my daughter.

Finn: Oh, so he just– he told you everything? I mean, he must have loved doing that.

Steffy: He didn’t just tell me, finn. He showed me.

Finn: He showed– what are you talking about?

Steffy: He recorded it on his phone.

Finn: Oh, my– he recorded me? He recorded me? Of course, he recorded me. This– it is so obvious what he’s doing. Steffy, this is what he does. He wants you back. He’s trying to destroy our marriage.

Steffy: What are you talking about? He’s thinking about kelly. He’s concerned about her. He’s trying to protect us, keep us safe, finn.

Finn: From me. You think that you need to be protected from me. I’m barbara and I’m fromst. Joseph, michigan.

Deacon: You should be proud of yourself. You saved a life. I’m just saying, maybe you shouldn’t press your luck.

Sheila: I’m not going anywhere, deacon.

Deacon: That’s your call. I care about you, sheila. I do. I should probably get my head examined, but you just can’t stay here. I’ve got a relationship right now with brooke and with hope and it’s good and I have worked hard to have that, and if I associate with you, I could lose everything, including the restaurant.

Sheila: I– I understand.

Deacon: I’m happy for you. I want you to enjoy your new found freedom. You just can’t do it here.

Sheila: I get it. You and me, it’s– it’s complicated. But are you 100% sure with your decision?

[ Clothes dropping ]

[ Deacon chuckling ] I see you didn’t get rid of all my things.

Deacon: You really think that’s gonna work?

Sheila: Oh, yeah. I think it’s definitely going to work, daddy.

[ Liam sighing ]

Liam: Look, o– okay. All right. Okay, just… what– what happened in rome, you don’t get it, man. It– it was so unexpected. I mean, seeing… seeing hope kissing thomas in front of the colosseum, it was– it was confusing. It was devastating.

Wyatt: Sure, sure. And then you ran into steffy, right?

Liam: Wyatt, I was still reeling, you know? Before anything even started to make any sense, there she was, beautiful as ever. Mother of my child. I mean, this is someone that I have loved more than I ever thought possible. And yeah, and– you know, in that moment, especially given what I’d just seen, I started to feel like losing steffy was the worst mistake of my life and it– and it– I don’t know. It just took over. It just happened. I kissed her. The problem is… I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that kiss ever since.

Steffy: I hate this, finn. I hate this whole situation. I hate that bill’s stupid plan backfired and sheila is just roaming free. I feel like I’m in this constant state of vigilance. I’m never gonna be able to let my guard down. I hate what happened to my daughter today. I know it was a mistake. I know how much you love her, but my god, what a mistake it could’ve been.

Finn: Yeah, but it wasn’t, steffy, because my mother–

Steffy: Because of your mother. That’s what I hate most of all. I hate that sheila is your mother. She feels like she has this claim to you and through you, has some claim to my family.

Finn: She’s a part of me.

Steffy: Oh, my god. No, she is not. That is not true.

Finn: It is true. She loves me. She gave birth to me.

Steffy: She’s not capable of loving, finn. You know that. But I don’t have faith that you do anymore.

Finn: Steffy, please don’t say that. Look, you can have faith in me. Honey, look at me. You know how much I love you. You know how much I love our family. This? This is about liam. He’s manipulating you, steffy, against me. He’s showing you videos of me hugging sheila.

Steffy: You hugged sheila after she was released. There’s no explaining that away.

Finn: Yeah, I hugged sheila. Yeah, I’m grateful she saved kelly’s life, but liam? He should’ve never gotten involved. You know what? I don’t care that this is kelly’s home. I don’t want him in our house again.

Steffy: Well, I don’t think you’re gonna have to worry about that now.

Finn: What is that supposed to mean?

Steffy: Finn, I love you… but I can’t have the children here. I can’T. Not when you’re so vulnerable to sheila. My first priority and always will be protecting kelly and hayes. So, I’m taking the children and I’m leaving. Moving forward with node- positive breast cancer

Sheila: I’ve got so much burning inside of me that I want to share with you.

Deacon: Being locked up in a jail cell will do that to you.

Sheila: Come on, deacon. Come on. Mama wants her big daddy.

Liam: You got me. You got me, all right? I admit it. That moment in rome, kissing steffy… I just– I keep replaying it in my head over and over again and I… how could I not?

Wyatt: Hey, man. I get it.

Liam: But wyatt, you gotta believe me that that is not where my head’s at right now. The most important thing is kelly and yes, steffy’s well-being. And finn can’t keep them safe.

Finn: You’re– you’re leaving?

Steffy: I’m gonna stay at my grandfather’S. I need to know that the kids are gonna be safe from sheila.

Finn: Please, steffy. Don’t do this, okay? I’m sorry for what happened to kelly at the beach today, all right? And I’m sorry for hugging sheila outside the judge’s chambers. You’re right, okay? I shouldn’t have done that. I don’t know why I did. Just something overcame me.

Steffy: That’s what scares me. You have this connection to her that you can’t even explain. How am I supposed to trust that you’re not gonna give into her again?

Finn: You can trust me. You can trust in my love for you and the children.

Steffy: I wanna believe that, I really do, but I– I can’T. I can’t live this way. Not– not when you have these, like, feelings towards her.

Finn: Look, she’s my birth mother, okay? I was drawn to her in the moment. It’s not gonna happen again.

Steffy: I can’t take that chance. I’m sorry.

Finn: You can’t take that chance? You’re overreacting.

Steffy: I’m overreacting? I’m overreacting! How can you say that after everything sheila has done to us? She tried to take you and me away from our children. You know what? I– I’m leaving. I– I gotta pack–

Finn: Steffy, you wanna know something? This is not– this is about, liam, steffy.

Steffy: What?

Finn: This is what he does, okay? He puts these doubts in your mind.

Steffy: Oh, my god.

Finn: No, listen to me. I’m not blind. Now that his marriage to hope is falling apart, so now, of course, he wants you.

Steffy: Finn, this has nothing to do with liam.

Finn: Steffy, you are– you’re my whole world. I’ll protect you.

Steffy: Finn, I fell in love with you. We were building our life together and then I found out that sheila was your birth mother. Birth mother from hell.

Finn: Look, fine. I– I’ll have nothing to do with her, okay? She will have no part of my life, I swear.

Steffy: You can’t promise that. You cannot promise that. Sheila will find a way to see you and you said yourself that you have this– this need, this– this kind of connection to her.

Finn: No. Nothing, nothing is more important to me than you and our children. I love you. You have to believe that. Please, steffy. Don’T… don’t take the kids, okay? Don’t– don’t– I’m begging you, please, don’t walk out the door.

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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Sally: Did you check in at home?

Nick: Yup. Christian’s up and raring to go. I have a meeting with sharon and adam later, but I’m gonna cruise home first and spend a little time with my boy.

Sally: I’m sure he will appreciate that. I also would like to express my gratitude.

Nick: Oh, yeah?

Sally: Mm-hmm. Thank you.

Nick: You’re welcome. For what?

Sally: Just for being here and spending the night.

Nick: Oh, right. Well, it wasn’t my first sleepover.

Sally: Yes, I know. But after recent events, I just, you know, wanted to practice gratitude for the great things in my life and one of those things is waking up next to you.

Nick: Right back at you.

Sally: So, before you go, I would like to ask you something.

Nick: Anything.

Sally: Victor’s offer, for me to work at newman. I know we did not get into it last night, but I really would like to know what you think.

Victor: Hello, jill. I just want you to know that the celebration for neil arranged by lily and devon was wonderful. I mean, just very moving and I’m sure you wish you had been there.

Jill: God, I think of him all the time. He is so very missed, victor. But I like to think of him and katherine up in heaven, swapping stories and gossiping about the rest of us.

Victor: Ha!

Jill: Okay. Tell me the real reason you called.

Victor: Well, I wanted to inform you that I have made an offer to sally spectra, offered her a more permanent job at newman enterprises. Far more lucrative than that freelance work she’s doing at chancellor-winters.

Jill: Well, thank you so much for the heads up. I have a call with lily later today and I suppose I’ll just have to tell her that we have to come up with a contingency plan.

Victor: Don’t you worry about that, all right? I already have hired a very good design firm. They will do the work that sally spectra was contracted to do, okay? So don’t you worry about a thing.

Jill: Wait just one minute. I thought you didn’t trust sally. As a matter of fact, you dissuaded me from working with her by means of a dossier you sent me of miss spectra’s greatest hits.

Victor: Well, you know, sometimes things change. I’ve decided I need to keep her closer to the family.

Jill: Mm-hmm. You just want to keep a watchful eye on her, don’t you?

[ Victor chuckling ]

[ Knocking on door ]

Audra: Good morning.

Nate: Audra. Um, this is a surprise.

Audra: Um, yeah, I saw this delivered for you downstairs and thought i should bring it up myself. New suit?

Nate: Seemed fitting that I dressed the part given the week ahead.

Audra: Oh, yeah, I understand. Um, you know, this is a big moment for you. Victoria and nikki are out of town and you’re left to fill the void.

Nate: It’s an honor to be asked to step in.

Audra: You know, it’s admirable just how much you’ve accomplished in such a short period of time.

Nate: Thanks.

Audra: Yeah.

Nate: Well, uh, if you don’t mind, I do have a schedule to stick to.

Audra: Yeah. Um, I will see you at the office. Oh, and, uh, nate, if I haven’t said it already, um, look, I’m really happy for you.

Nate: Thank you, audra.

Jack: Thank you for coming by on short notice.

Billy: It sounded urgent.

Diane: Yes. Well, jack and I were talking last night and I have an idea about how to protect jabot. I’ve given it a lot of thought and I would like for the two of you to give it some consideration.

Jack: We are all ears.

Billy: Please, let’s hear it.

Diane: Here, have a seat. Ashley and tucker think they’re walking away with half of the company. So we need to lure them into a false sense of security that that might actually happen. So to do that, the two of you need to pretend to have a falling out. A huge fight. Something fierce and public that ashley and tucker will witness.

Billy: That shouldn’t be difficult. They know I don’t trust him.

Diane: See, they’re probably already expecting it.

Billy: I see the angle. Make them believe that I could be an ally. I get inside and I destroy them from within. Tide is busting laundry’s biggest myth…

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Billy: Yeah. This could work.

Diane: Jack?

Jack: I still have my concerns.

Billy: Yeah? Why is that? Because you don’t think i can pull it off, jack?

Jack: No. Not at all. I don’t like putting you in an untenable situation. Billy, I admire how you have turned your life around. But disrupting a company and pretending to fail, that could stigmatize you in the business world at large.

Billy: Okay. Well, I’m not worried about my reputation or what the public thinks about me, okay? Especially not when it comes to protecting our family. Our father’s legacy, jabot’s legacy.

Jack: Dad would be very proud of you for stepping up like this.

Billy: Well, it’s not like I’m falling back in my old ways, right? I’m doing what’s necessary to make sure that this doesn’t get out of hand and the company suffers.

Diane: Exactly. This is the best way we can control the narrative. I wish it hadn’t come to this, but I really don’t see another option.

Billy: Look, at the very least, I get inside and i see what they plan next.

Jack: You do realize once we start this, there is no turning back.

Billy: We’ve given ashley every opportunity to back down. She hasn’t taken them.

Jack: You know what? You’re absolutely right. And I am not going to let diane be a victim of ashley’s hate campaign and have to leave jabot.

Billy: So, that’s it? That’s the plan. For better or worse.

Nick: I don’t think I can give you a clear answer as to what I think you should do about my dad’s offer.

Sally: But you must have an opinion. Please don’t hold back.

Nick: Okay. I’m surprised you would even consider it. I mean, you were pretty adamant about never working for a newman again.

Sally: That is true. But I realize now that some of my motivation… actually, most of it, was related to you.

Nick: What do you mean?

Sally: Well, it was about you and adam and my relationship with both of you. You know, I thought that working for a newman would further complicate an already strange situation, but a lot has changed since then.

Nick: Because of ava.

Sally: Yeah. Before, when I mentioned not working for a newman, I was getting ready to have a baby with adam while still in a relationship with you. But yeah, losing ava has changed that dynamic all around.

Nick: You suffered a terrible loss. You should take as much time as you need before you decide what you want to do moving forward.

Sally: I just feel like at this point, I have to be practical. You know, and it just seems like victor’s offer is– is a much better career move than my opportunity at chancellor-winters.

Nick: And you think you could do that to jill and lily? Turn your back on them just because my dad’s offering you a better deal?

Sally: That’s one of my considerations.

Nick: And more importantly, do you think you can trust my dad enough to be willing to take the risk to work for him?

Adam: Hey, nate.

Nate: Morning, adam.

Adam: That’s a nice suit. Heard through the grapevine that, uh, it’s a pretty big day for you at newman. Steering the ship while the boss is out of town.

Nate: Just grateful for the opportunity.

Adam: Hm. I am sure that you are. You have certainly been busy continuing to maneuver your way into the inner circle. Good luck.

Nate: You know, I found out from victoria you’re interested in absorbing newman media into your new company.

[ Adam clearing throat]

Adam: Well, yeah, it’s, uh, a logical move now that we’re all under the newman enterprise umbrella. Newman media’s a standalone, kind of seems redundant with what I’m planning to accomplish.

Nate: Newman media is a powerhouse of the two. Mccall’s company needs a ton of work to be fit enough face off against us.

Adam: Well, I wouldn’t be so sure about that.

Nate: Oh, I’m more than sure. What you’re planning would never happen. The parts of your body that collagen supports:

Sally: This is a difficult situation for me to be in. You know, of course, I’m wary of victor’s intentions and no, I am not eager to let jill down, but ultimately, I– i have to figure out what the best deal is for me and chloe.

Nick: And you’re sure you’re clear what that is?

Sally: Well, victor’s offer gives us much more than the slow build at chancellor-winters. In any other scenario, this would be a dream job. It’s everything that chloe and I are looking for with a lot more reach.

Nick: Yeah, but it’s never that simple when it comes to my dad.

Sally: Hm. Well, there is another motivation in all this.

Nick: What’s that?

Sally: The fact that victor offered me this position himself, I mean, means a lot to me. I’m not victor’s favorite person. I may never be, but if I have the option, I would love to be able to turn his opinion around.

Nick: He’s a tough nut to crack. Some would say impossible. And the way he feels about you is not personal.

Sally: Yeah, but I’m not just thinking about myself. I’m thinking about you. Victor is your dad and I’m in your life and you’re important to me. I just don’t feel good being out of his favor.

Nick: The only thing that matters is how we feel about each other. You don’t have to worry about my dad.

Sally: I would love to be able to trust victor. And I really want him to be able to trust me. I don’t know, I’m just more than usually confused.

Nick: Well, you make sense to me. That’s got to count for something.

[ Sally chuckling ]

Sally: Yeah. I mean, who knows? Honestly, maybe victor isn’t even sincere. Maybe this is just another test. You know, like when he offered to send me anywhere in the world career-wise.

Nick: But your baby had to stay in genoa city.

Sally: Yeah. I mean, there could be a play that I don’t even see coming. Some manipulation of some sort.

Nick: There’s always a chance that’ll be the case with my father. Even when he’s offering something good.

Diane: The crucial part is convincing ashley and tucker that the fight between the two of you is legitimate.

Billy: That’s not gonna be hard. We’ve had bad blood in the past, right?

Jack: You have been upfront with ashley recently that if she and I do battle, you’re on my side.

Billy: I have similar concerns to what ashley is feeling right now about diane’s promotion and the corresponding press release that blindsided us all. And the fact that jack, we have a volatile past. Look, at the end of the day, all I have to say is that you’re obsessed with diane at the expense of the company.

Jack: It is one thing to sell a fight. It is quite another to get ashley and tucker to take you into their confidence.

Billy: Then I take it a step further and I give them false information about jabot’s future, like factory streamlining and product design. I give them whatever they need to make it sound like I’m helping their company.

Jack: Yeah, that way they’re indebted to you. Billy, I gotta say this, promise me you won’t get sucked in for real when they offer you a position of power. I know how tempting it can be.

Billy: Like I said, it’s gonna be so easy to be pissed off at you, jack. If you don’t trust me, why are we having this conversation?

Victor: Nate, my man. Have a seat. Looking sharp.

Nate: Thanks, victor.

[ Victor chuckling ]

Victor: I was just told by nikki that she and victoria are on the way to their destination.

Nate: Yes, victoria texted me this morning before they took off. We’re supposed to touch base later.

Victor: Feeling good?

Nate: Feeling great. Ready to get to work.

Victor: Yeah. Glad to hear that. I just wanted to make a few things clear before you embark upon the day to day for nikki and victoria.

Nate: Of course.

Victor: Don’t get too comfortable in that big chair, you know.

Nate: I’m just here to hold down the fort and stay the course.

Victor: Good.

Nate: I will also follow through with some projects victoria and i discussed setting in motion.

Victor: Excellent. Now, nate, I’ve been very upfront about admiring your ambition and your drive to succeed. And I don’t agree with nicholas that you’re doing this purely out of self-interest and I don’t agree with him when he says that you might be a threat to the company.

Nate: I’m relieved to hear that’s still the case.

Victor: Having said that, I don’t know what the future holds. But one thing I can tell you. Newman enterprise will never be led by anyone but a newman. I’m telling you this because that has been a sticking point in the past, including with neil.

Nate: I wasn’t aware of that.

Victor: Yeah. And because of the history, I’ve decided to avoid any kind of confusion. So therefore, I am going to tell you that you would be working with victoria and nikki.

Nate: I appreciate you thinking of me and I’m looking forward to working alongside both of them.

Victor: Good. Just in case you had some, you know, grandiose ideas about the future. If that is the case, I would suggest you disabuse yourself of those fantasies, okay? Because it ain’t gonna happen.

Adam: Hi.

Sally: Hi. Uh, nick told me you came by last night.

Adam: Uh, yeah. I just– I heard that you were back in town from seeing your family. How’s coco and grams?

Sally: They’re good. Yeah, they were asking about you and… how are you doing?

Adam: Hm. Well, I– I appreciate that. Hope it helped. I hope you’re feeling a bit better.

Sally: It did. Yeah, I, you know, just needed a break for a minute, a little reset. But yeah, seeing them helped put things into perspective. So, uh is that why you came by last night? Just to see how I was doing?

Adam: No. Um, but by the time nick arrived, I knew that it– it was a mistake. I assumed that you were in your room and you were just ignoring me and you opened the door to nick and it was, um, just me that you didn’t want to see. To 50 years with my best friend.

Sally: I was already in bed last night when i heard you call my name. It– it wasn’t personal. I wasn’t avoiding you.

[ Sally sighing ] Anyway, why… did you come by last night? You said it was a mistake. What did you want to talk about?

Adam: Do you want to sit down? I, um, I had a bad encounter with chance last night and he said some things that riled me up and I kind of lashed out at him. So, my instinct was to come find you and, you know, in the hopes of you calming me down. Old habits die hard.

Sally: I thought you’d let go.

Adam: I thought I did too, but I walked away last night instead of forcing the issue. So that has to count for something, doesn’t it?

Sally: Yes, I can give you props for that. While I was away, I really got to talk to my family about everything that I went through during my pregnancy. The preeclampsia risk and the night that you took me to the hospital because I was in so much pain. And elena telling me that my symptoms were life threatening. Falling unconscious, and the danger for me and the baby and the position that you were put in having to choose between us. I told them how devastated I was when I woke up and found out that she was gone and how angry I was at you when I realized the choice that you had made.

Adam: It’s understandable, okay? You– you were grieving.

Sally: But so were you. Look, coco and my grams thought that maybe I should be a little less harsh with you. And I agree.

Adam: Well, I think that is very kind.

Sally: We both lost something the night ava died. But despite all of that, you are doing really well, you have an opportunity to start anew. So do I.

[ Sally sighing ] Yet, somehow you still look for and attract reasons to be upset. Why is that?

Adam: I wish I knew the answer to that question. My life would be a lot simpler and more peaceful. But yes, things are going relatively well. I mean, I have three months to turn around two failing companies with sharon and nick.

Sally: It’s a solid team.

Adam: It’s their mission to make sure that I stay on the straight and narrow. Which is a path I’m not very comfortable going down.

Billy: Let’s just be very honest and– and very clear. Your instinct when you think of me is to always think the worst.

Diane: Jack, wait. Let’s just take a step back, okay?

Jack: That won’t be necessary, billy. I apologize for offending you. I know you are not the person you once were. I just don’t want to put you at any risk of falling backwards.

[ Billy scoffing ]

Billy: Well, that’s not gonna happen, okay? You can count on it.

Jack: I have faith in you. It’s just that right now, I have to look at every angle, every possible pitfall of putting this action in motion.

Billy: Yeah, of course we do. I mean that goes without saying, right? We need to be clear-eyed and we need to understand the risk.

Jack: And frankly, I’m angry and frustrated that we’re in this position in the first place.

Billy: Good. Then use it in our upcoming battle and I’ll use the indignation I feel knowing that you don’t really trust me.

Jack: Fine. We’ll have no problem coming up with an argument.

Diane: All right. Guys! Come on, this is not supposed to be for real. The last thing I want is for my idea to actually split the two of you apart. I– I already feel horribly that I’ve caused this rift between you and ashley. The last thing we need is another family war.

Nick: Trying it on for size?

Nate: Hello, nick.

Nick: Where’s vic? I was under the impression she was still running the family’s company.

Nate: Your sister and mother were called out of town on an emergency business meeting. Victoria asked me to step in and handle things while they’re gone.

Nick: I bet you didn’t hesitate to agree, huh? I’m gonna pull over and stretch my legs.

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Nate: Were you expecting me to turn down a request from my boss?

Nick: I think you do whatever it takes to fuel your own ambition.

Nate: All right. Enough. I’ve tried to reason with you and find common ground, but frankly, I’m tired of being on the receiving end of your constant attacks. All you have for me are accusations of ambition and untrustworthiness.

Nick: I call it like I see it.

Nate: Then, be honest. What will it take to knock this massive chip off your shoulder? I have the support of victoria and now the backing of victor. I’m not gonna apologize for my rise here.

Nick: Your rise at my expense.

Nate: Are you really just so bitter over the fact that victor forced you out and sent you to work with your brother?

Nick: My role in my family’s company is none of your concern.

Nate: Then what is it, nick? Do you see everything as a threat or a slight? I can’t believe that all of this is only about your distrust of me. What is really going on here, nick? Hm? There’s gotta be something working here at a deeper level.

Nick: Man, don’t try to psychoanalyze me.

Nate: Here’s my two cents anyway. I think you fell out of favor in your own family and you’re taking it out on me. My drive and ambition has led me to where I’m at and your lack of both has landed you where you are.

Nick: I’m warning you. You better quit testing me.

Nate: I’m just saying. You have a problem, but it’s not mine to solve, so stop taking it out on me. Figure it out and leave me alone to do the job your sister and father expect me to do.

Billy: You don’t need to worry about that. Jack and I will handle it. It’s a risk that I’m willing to take for the greater good. And we’ll keep each other in check, correct?

Jack: This is as good a plan as any, I suppose.

Diane: It’s a very good plan, as long as you two can pull it off.

Billy: It’s the best plan we got. No doubt about that. Thank you for bringing it up. I’m gonna go take care of a few things. I’ll be in contact with you about the time and place for our upcoming display of anger.

Jack: I’ll wait to hear from you.

[ Diane sighing ]

Diane: And with any luck, this will be the beginning and the end of this terrible family battle.

Sally: You know, I think it might be good for you to take the straight and narrow path. If you can collaborate with others and try not to see nick as the enemy, it could work.

Adam: Oh, of course you would say that because you’re in love with nick. I mean, you are in love, right?

Sally: Do you… really want to know the answer to that question? ‘Cause my affection for nick is pretty obvious.

Adam: Affection is a lot different than love.

Sally: I mean, does it do you any good to hear the words, for me to say it? Because I will, if that’s what it takes.

Adam: What about nick? I’m– I’m actually, I’m more curious to see where he is, uh, emotionally. Has he told you that he loves you?

Sally: Adam, you are veering into rough water.

Adam: Okay, you’re right. I’m sorry. Honestly, I’m just happy that you’re speaking to me about anything. You know, I know how angry and how hurt you were after we lost our baby, rightfully so. So, I have to be careful not to overstep or push. I don’t wanna to veer off the path that we’re on towards friendship. We’re making a lot of progress.

Sally: Well, we still have a long way to go. But, I do have some news to share of my own. Seems as though victor is changing his opinion of me.

Adam: Congratulations.

Sally: Yeah. He offered me a design job at newman.

Adam: That is quite a pivot.

Sally: Yeah, nick seems quite suspicious of it.

Adam: Hm. Well, we both know our father well. Wait, are you asking for my advice on this?

Sally: Maybe I am.

Diane: I was talking to harrison the other day about our upcoming wedding. Ah, thank you. I asked him if he was excited. He wanted to know if there’d be cake and dancing.

Jack: Yeah, the kid’s got his priorities straight.

Diane: Mm. I told him he could be a cake tester and he’s already insisting that he gets to wear comfy shoes with his suit. I, uh, I was kind of hoping that talking about our grandson would distract you, but I can see that things are still weighing on you.

Jack: You know, I’m still just conflicted about going through with this. Despite everything that ashley’s done, I just… no part of me takes any joy in the idea of deceiving her and playing her emotions and–

Diane: Well, of course not. She’s your sister and you love her.

Jack: That said, there was real potential in this plan. It’s one way to stop ashley and tucker in their tracks, but… I hate that we’re even in this situation and I hate the effect that it’s had on you.

Diane: Me?

Jack: I know you blame yourself for this rift between ashley and me. You feel you need to fix that. You need to stop thinking that way. This is on ashley. It’s her failing that she can’t see how much you have changed.

Diane: Well, ashley’s just trying to be protective. She’s afraid that I’ll hurt you, but I will not let her hurt your family company.

Jack: Look at you. Still willing to fight for what you believe in. You are an inspiration. You make me want to fight too. I love you so much.

Diane: I love you, too.

Jack: In fact, I have an idea.

Adam: Okay. Well, victor never does anything without some sort of self-serving agenda. So while it is true, he probably is sorry about the loss of our child, it’s most likely he just wants to keep you around so he can keep an eye on you.

Sally: Nick suspects the same thing. It’s ironic more often than not. You two are on the same page when deciphering your father’s actions and words.

Adam: It’s maddening, isn’t it?

Nick: What’s going on?

Adam: Uh, I’m just here early for our meeting with sharon. She’s on her way, so she should be here soon.

Sally: Well, I will leave you two to get to work. But before I go, I think you both should know that I have made a decision.

Nick: What’s that?

Sally: I am going to give victor the benefit of the doubt. Pending a conversation with chloe, I am going to consider taking victor up on his offer.

Nate: I really I am glad you landed safely and are getting settled in. We have a few things to hammer here, but all is going well at the office. I’m holding down the fort. Don’t worry about anything, just blow them away in the meeting.

[ Nate chuckling ] They won’t know what hit him. Enjoy the time with your mom, victoria. I’ll text you later. Bye.

Billy: Nate.

Nate: Billy.

Billy: Hey, sorry, I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation. It’s remarkable.

Nate: I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s just impressive, your ability to combine business and pleasure where victoria’s concerned.

Nate: If I recall correctly, you were able to do the same with lily at chancellor-winters. At the end of your time there, you were dating the boss and didn’t seem to have a problem with that. Yet, you take issue with me doing the same? I can only assume that’s jealousy.

Billy: I’m just making a comment.

Nate: Oh, no. I think there’s more to it. I would completely understand if you felt a twinge of loss when it comes to victoria. She is a remarkable woman.

Billy: Yeah, she is indeed. She’s the mother of my children. So, I’m always gonna watch out for her.

Nate: Victoria doesn’t need protection. Certainly not from me. Frankly, anyone who thinks she needs coddling really never knew her at all.

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Nate: Don’t worry about countering. The terms we sent came from top management, so there’s no adjusting them. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m your point person until victoria’s return. You too. Thanks, pat.

Audra: Wow. That suit is clearly working for you. I’m impressed with how easily you’ve taken the reins.

Nate: It does seem to come rather naturally, but today hasn’t been entirely smooth.

Audra: In what way?

Nate: Nick came by. He wasn’t aware I’ve been put in charge and as you know, he’s bitter and resistant to my presence here.

Audra: Yeah, I mean, I– I would imagine that your rapid rise to the top, it could be frustrating to him.

Nate: I also had a conversation with victor, where he made it clear a non-newman will never take over the ceo position.

Audra: I mean, I get the feeling, you know. Uh, family is everything to victor.

Nate: Despite that, I’m determined to make the most of my time here and I won’t let victoria down.

Audra: Victoria is clearly victor’s golden child. So if she wants you by her side, there’s nowhere else you should be.

Nate: I plan to continue to make myself indispensable to her.

Audra: Just don’t get complacent. And you know, this is just the beginning and the next step is clear. You must solidify your relationship with victoria. Take things to the next level.

Sally: I know you have mixed feelings about me working for your father, but I feel like this is the best decision. I need a new focus and a new direction.

Nick: Okay. Um, if that’s your decision, obviously, I respect it. I do have to ask though, did adam affect this decision one way or the other?

Sally: I did ask him his opinion and he actually shared your concerns. You two are more alike than you think. Look, both of you helped me make an informed decision and I now see that this could be great for my career and a personal challenge as well.

Diane: Wait, are you going to continue to tease me? What, keep me in suspense?

Jack: I don’t want to wait ’til september to marry you.

Diane: Oh, well, okay. I can shuffle things around.

Jack: No, no, we can have a big fancy celebration of friends and family in the fall. Right now, I wanna go to the justice of the peace and make you mrs. Jack abbott.

Diane: What? Are– are you serious? Are you– you’re crazy!

Jack: I am crazy about you. I mean it, let’s do this now. Let’s show the whole world how in love we are and that nothing, nothing will bring us down.

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Summer: You know, despite everything that’s been going on, I really do appreciate your kindness towards me. I know that I’m not always the easiest person to deal with.

Chance: Ooh. No, you, uh, you have your moments. I’m happy to be there for you, though, any way I can.

Chelsea: Hey. I’m not late, am I?

Summer: Uh, no, not at all.

Chelsea: Are you sure? I can give you guys a minute.

Chance: No, I was just saying hi. I’ve got to run anyways.

Summer: Hey, thanks for trying to cheer me up.

Chance: Any time.

Chelsea: Hey.

Chance: Good to see you.

Chelsea: Good to see you.

[ Both sighing ] That chance. He’s one of the good guys. He was actually a really good influence on adam not too long ago, and he was always such a great friend to rey.

Summer: Well, I will take all the friends that I can get right now.

Chelsea: Hm. Well, I’d like to consider myself one of them. I mean, I know our working relationship just started, but I feel like we’ve built a lot of trust there. Oh, that’s your cue that if you want to tell me something personal I’m here to listen.

Summer: Oh, okay. [ Laughs ] Uh, I guess I’m just still feeling conflicted. You know, I would really love for kyle to forgive me and I would love to be able to find a way to forgive him for cheating on me.

Chelsea: I can’t imagine any of that is easy for you.

Summer: No. I know that you recommended letting go, but I just– I don’t know if that’s possible. After everything that we’ve been through, I mean, isn’t it worth it to try to save our marriage? I– I still love kyle. How do I just walk away from that?

Lauren: Thank you.

Phyllis: I have a confession to make.

Lauren: Oh, god. I don’t think I can take another one.

Phyllis: All right. Even heather won’t be able to save me if I lose my star witness. And I’m having to be nice to tucker so that carson doesn’t disappear. It’s proving to be very challenging.

Lauren: Michael told me about this deal with tucker and I think it’s a very tricky situation. He’s very sketchy and shady.

Phyllis: Yeah. He– I’m under his thumb and I want to gag.

Lauren: Yeah, well, don’t you give up because if you get jack’s forgiveness, it’ll be worth it.

Phyllis: I saw jack. It wasn’t nice.

Lauren: He will come around. He has a soft spot for you and always has.

Phyllis: I think I killed it this time.

Lauren: No, no, do not give up trying. I don’t love the fact that tucker has his hooks in you, but actually, getting jack and kyle’s forgiveness is going to work in your favor, and hopefully summer’S. So, you do this for you, not tucker.

Diane: Kyle! Thank you so much for meeting us.

Kyle: Sure thing. What’s up?

Diane: Well, your father and i are getting married today!

Kyle: What?

Diane: Yeah!

Jack: We’re heading to the courthouse shortly and we would like you to be there and be part of it with us.

Diane: Yeah.

Kyle: Wow, um… I, uh, didn’t see that coming. Uh… why the rush?

Jack: We want to put any and everyone’s doubts to rest and the truth is, I don’t want to spend another day not married to your beautiful mother.

Diane: Aw.

[ Sighing ] Kyle, you seem a little iffy about this, but trust me, you don’t have to worry. This is a good thing.

Kyle: I’m trying to keep up with the two of you. To follow your lead.

Jack: You know, I thought you were fully on board with our getting back together.

Kyle: No, dad, I am, but I can’t help but feel like outside forces are motivating a move like this. I mean, it seems unwise to charge into something so… important and life-changing and… what’s this really all about? Where are you going?

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Jack: Yes, there are other factors at play in us getting married today, but I am deeply in love with your mother and I want to make a point of that to ashley and anyone else who doubts my sincerity.

Kyle: Yeah. Billy told me the fight between you and ashley hadn’t ended, despite aunt traci’s attempt at a truce. So once again, I’m the last to find out about what’s going on in my family.

Jack: No, this is not about exclusion. You have had your own problems to deal with. And ashley is not the principal factor in us getting married. Our love is.

Diane: Yeah. Kyle, please. Won’t you join us in a celebration of that?

[ Diane sighing ]

Kyle: Um… I’m afraid I’m going to have to bow out. I have back to back meetings at newman media all afternoon and into the evening.

Diane: I’m sorry to hear that.

Kyle: I mean, you two did spring this on me at the last minute. I was thinking september for your wedding. Wasn’t that the plan? Does that even still stand?

Diane: No, we are going to have a reception then for all of our loved ones. But, kyle, come on. Can’t you just rearrange your schedule for today? We– we would love to have our son beside us.

Tucker: Hey.

Ashley: Hi.

Tucker: I have an update for you.

Ashley: Oh, I have an update. Things have gotten a lot worse.

Tucker: Really?

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: They tend to do that.

Ashley: And this–

Billy: Hey.

Tucker: Hey, billy. How are you?

Ashley: Hi.

Billy: I’m okay. Uh, listen, um, I thought I should tell you because, well, it’s not fun to be left in the dark, as I’ve found out a few occasions lately, but, uh, jack and diane are getting married today in a civil ceremony.

Ashley: Yeah, I heard. Diane told me earlier.

Tucker: Oh, wow.

Billy: Okay.

Tucker: I’m tearing up.

Billy: As you know that I’ve been supportive of jack, but I think he’s crossing the line with this move.

Ashley: Really? You never thought diane was a threat before.

Billy: I mean, he’s rushing into this, clearly, and he’s not taking any steps to protect himself. I guarantee you he doesn’t have a prenup, and I think we can all agree that can be very dangerous.

Tucker: Do you even care?

Billy: He’s my brother, tucker, so yeah, I care. But I would be lying if I said this rush to the altar doesn’t have me questioning everything else now, too.

Ashley: Yeah, well, diane told me it was jack’s idea, but I don’t believe her.

Billy: I agree. I think diane is the mastermind. But jack didn’t say anything about diane’s promotion, he didn’t say anything about pushing kyle from of marchetti, so I am worried about jabot.

Ashley: Oh, my god. Oh, god, this is such a relief. So, you finally see it? You really see it? I mean, jack is an idiot.

Chelsea: I’ll admit walking away from adam was not easy for me. I tried to save our marriage past the point of it making sense. I mean, it didn’t work out for us, but we were also in a very different situation, facing different things than what you and kyle are dealing with.

Summer: Kyle and I were good. We were so good. Un– until we weren’T.

Chelsea: I see. I do know, I mean, that you can’t force someone to stay with you.

Summer: I know. The way I see it, though is that he betrayed me by sleeping with another woman and I still love him and I want to be with him. I guess I just don’t really know if he feels that way about me.

Chelsea: Well, maybe he’s just too hurt to show it.

Summer: I have loved him for so long. I mean, he’s a part of me. He’s my other half. I just– I don’t understand. Like, how can he not love me back just as much?

Chelsea: I’m really sorry you’re going through all this.

Summer: Uh, you know what? This– this isn’t fair to you. You shouldn’t have to deal with my personal problems. And I’ve already spent too much time thinking about things that I can’t control, so let’s just shift gears. Let’s, uh, let’s get to work.

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Phyllis: I know it’s not going to be easy with jack. Um, it’s not something I can just wave away.

Lauren: Well, I think seeking forgiveness is going to be good for you because you can move forward. And if you have jack and kyle’s acceptance, you are free of tucker, and hopefully these charges against you. And then you can get back to your life.

Phyllis: Yeah. I want to get back to my life.

Lauren: Then you should focus on that.

Phyllis: I want to start a new life, you know? Just create something new with my kids and make it up to all my friends that I hurt.

Lauren: Yes. You focus on that.

Phyllis: I don’t trust tucker.

Lauren: And you shouldn’T.

Phyllis: But I need some leverage, you know what I mean? Something over him so I can protect myself in case, you know, he decides to, uh, make carson disappear, you know what I mean? He keeps on threatening me.

Lauren: It never hurts to take precautions against someone like mccall. I want you to know I’ll be with you every step of the way, but you have got to keep heather in the loop. You have got to tell her everything that you are doing because she is your best chance at freedom.

Summer: Well, everyone at marchetti is already super impressed with you. I mean, they already knew your history and your creative vision in the fashion industry, but I really do feel like you have stepped into the creative director role with a lot of ease.

Chelsea: Well, thank you. Billy and i were just talking about it. It does feel like things have fallen into place.

Summer: Well, as you’re still getting settled, just feel free to ask me any questions. Or if you have ideas about the business structure, creative, anything, I– I want to hear it.

Chelsea: I mean, I have tons of ideas how we can maximize our potential.

Summer: Okay, great! I mean, that’s exactly why I hired you. Chelsea, I really do think you and I working together, we’re going to see record growth at marchetti.

[ Chelsea chuckling ]

Chelsea: Can i tell you something? Just a personal observation.

Summer: Yeah, sure.

Chelsea: I think you’re a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for. I mean, I truly feel like you’re going to find a way to be move on and be happy.

Kyle: I wish I could, but I can’T. In fact, I have to head back to the office.

Jack: Kyle, it’s a civil ceremony. It won’t take that long.

Kyle: And dad, I hope it goes well. Congratulations. See you later.

Diane: Well, that’s not how I thought that conversation would go.

Jack: You know what? He’s being diligent and responsible in his new job at newman media.

Diane: No, no, I think there’s more going on. Ever since this whole ordeal with summer, he’s been just shut down emotionally and, I don’t know, maybe seeing two people exchange vows of lasting love is just, um, too much for him right now.

Jack: You know what? I can’t argue with you there. I know from experience that when you shut out that part of your heart, you don’t always make the wisest decisions.

Billy: This quickie wedding just proves your point that jack is not thinking clearly and he’s lost his mind because of diane and it’s got me concerned. Frankly, I’m angry. I don’t want you two to go to war over jabot. I don’t want that. This courthouse wedding is a mistake and it’s a big red flag. Before my doctor and I chose breztri for my copd,

[ Kyle sighing ]

Kyle: Hi. Sorry I’m late.

Audra: Already slacking, huh?

Kyle: Oh, worse. I had to deal with more family drama. I just can’t seem to catch a break these days. I’m sorry. I may not be good company.

Audra: It’s okay. What can I do to help?

Kyle: Hm. Well, can we cancel our afternoon meetings? Because right now I need to get you alone.

[ Summer sighing ]

Chance: Hey, summer. Nice to see you again. You okay?

Summer: Honestly?

[ Summer chuckling ] No. Everybody keeps telling me that I just need to move on, that I need to let go, but I– I don’t know if I could do that. I’ve already lost so much. And yeah, my mom is back, but it’s not the same. I mean, everything is different. I just… I wish that everything could go back to the way that it was.

[ Summer sighing ]

Chance: Yeah.

[ Chance sighing ] You know, sometimes, the best way out is forward.

[ Both panting ]

Audra: Do you trust me? Turn around.

[ Kyle chuckling ]

Phyllis: I mean, tucker’s got to have a weak spot. He has to have a vulnerable spot.

Lauren: I mean, he’s an enigma. For a man who only cared about himself, now seems to actually be caring about others. His son, his grandson, ashley.

Phyllis: He has an agenda. He’s after jabot.

Lauren: Ah. [ Scoffing ] That explains the motivation.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Lauren: So, the situation is inherently precarious. You have got to find his weak link and you go from there.

Phyllis: Right. You know, I’m trying to be honest and aboveboard, but I think I have to tap into og phyllis.

Lauren: Oh, boy.

Phyllis: I think I do. I have no choice. Just this last time. And then I’m going to create my new life, I swear.

Diane: I can’t believe we’re actually doing this! Oh, how did I get so lucky to have such a handsome groom?

Jack: Hey!

Billy: Hey. Excuse me, sorry to interrupt. But, uh, I just ran into tucker and ashley and I was able to bait the situation. Don’t know if they’re going to bite or not, but they are poised, just to let you know.

Jack: Hello. Well, you are both welcome to join us at our civil ceremony.

Tucker: Did you say civil?

[ Laughing ] Civil, my ass.

Ashley: You know what? This just proves what I’ve been saying all along. You have completely lost your mind and thank god, billy finally agrees with me.

Billy: Ashley.

Jack: Wait. Is that true?

Billy: Jack, you’re not– you’re not making this easy, right? I mean, this is mistake. You shouldn’t be going through with this. And honestly, if diane actually loved you as much as she said she does, she would put an end to this now.

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B&B Short Recap Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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Liam shows Steffy a video of Finn hugging his birth mother, Sheila, who has a history of being a dangerous person. Liam is concerned about the potential danger to their daughter Kelly. Steffy, however, remains surprisingly calm and defends Finn, her husband. Liam’s brother, Wyatt, questions Liam’s motives and whether he still has feelings for Steffy. Meanwhile, Sheila and Deacon discuss her actions in saving Kelly’s life, and Sheila hopes that this heroic act will lead to her being accepted into Finn’s life and family. When Steffy confronts Finn about the hug, he admits it happened, leading to a significant breach of trust in their relationship.

The story revolves around the tensions and suspicions surrounding Finn’s past with his birth mother and the impact it has on his relationship with Steffy and their daughter. The characters are grappling with complex emotions, trust issues, and past traumas. Sheila’s actions are seen as both heroic and potentially manipulative, adding further complications to the situation. Steffy and Finn’s relationship is put to the test as they confront their doubts and fears about their future together.

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On the beach, Finn thanks Sheila, his mother, for saving Kelly’s life. Finn expresses gratitude but asks Sheila to keep her distance from him and his family. Sheila visits Deacon and tells him she saved Kelly’s life. Deacon realizes Sheila had wanted to be a positive influence in Finn’s life. At the cliff house, Steffy and Liam discuss their concerns about Sheila’s release and her connection to Finn. Liam worries about Kelly’s safety and believes Finn is vulnerable to Sheila’s influence.

When Finn and Kelly return home, Steffy is shocked to learn that Sheila saved Kelly from drowning at the beach. Steffy is furious with Finn for turning his back on Kelly and allowing Sheila near their daughter. Meanwhile, Liam shares his concerns about Finn with Wyatt at Spencer Publications.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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Say what you will about Judge Bartlett, but she works fast, but slow. I know things didn’t go the way you’d hoped today, but it could be worse. How? My brother was just sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Oh yeah. What’s wrong? I just left the courthouse. Colin, um, he’s going to prison. For 20 years. You know what, I can’t say I’m sorry about that. Yeah, no, no, me neither. Then why are you so upset? Because when the hearing was over, and they were taking him away, he looked me straight in the eyes with so much hate and anger.

And, and then he said, Said, said what? I should be going to prison too. Because I’m just as guilty as he is.

And he’s right.

Dad. Hey, I didn’t know you were back. Hey, buddy. Hey, hey. Yeah, John and I got back from L. A. Where you nabbed the guy who helped that nurse fake Abe’s death. Mm. Definitely a worthwhile trip. You know, I worked with Whitley King. She always seemed perfectly normal. But this entire time, she was holding Abe hostage at her apartment, pretending to be his wife.

That is just… Insane. I know. But, Abe is alive. He’s safe. That’s what matters. Yeah, so, what’s the latest? How’s he doing? I’m happy to report Abe was discharged today. That’s fantastic. It’s a miracle. After everything that man’s been through, he’s healthy as a horse. Except, he can’t remember anything about his life.

Try to stay positive. I mean, that could start coming back to him at any time. Yeah. Well, Paulina should be getting him home just about now. Hopefully, It’ll start coming back to him as soon as he goes through that door.

That’s right, my love. Take it all in. And, um, Abe, you never did answer me. Does it, um, seem like home to you? Does any of it look familiar?

Like sand through the hourglass? So are the days of our lives.

So now that Ave is home with his wife surrounded by reminders of their life together, it could definitely trigger something. It could hopefully sooner rather than later, or their living situation could get a bit awkward. To say the least. Speaking of, How’s it been living with Wendy? Right, uh, I’ve actually been meaning to tell you.

Wendy and I, we’re uh, We’re together now. What? Last time I talked to you, you told me you were sure it was over between you two. You said that she asked you to leave the apartment so she could be alone with Johnny. She did. She did. She wanted some privacy to let him know that it wasn’t happening. So you’re telling me…

Yep. Wendy chose me.

Okay, here you go. Gin and tonic. Isn’t it a little early for happy hour? Well, I finished with work for the day, so I think it’s the perfect time. Besides, I figured a drink or two might get you talking. About what? The metaphors. No, I’m kidding, of course. I want to hear about your date from last night. You haven’t said a word, which I’m hoping means that it was awesome, and you just don’t want to jinx it.

Nope. Well then, please tell me it was at least better than the date from hell you had with Melinda Trask. Nope. Spill, who was this person? Oh, Connie. She was, uh, irritating and pushy and not very bright and didn’t stop talking. Ever. When she started telling me about the time she dressed up as a whoopee cushion for Halloween, I had to call it.

Man, you are 0 for 2. I think you need a new matchmaker. Maybe not. I think she may have gotten it right the first time.

I know Colin’s sentence hits you hard. Um, it’s one thing to lose a case. It’s another when it’s your own family. No, I, I knew there was no chance of acquittal. I just had hoped that I could convince the judge to show him some leniency. Bartlett’s notoriously tough. She threw the damn book at him. 20 years.

With the possibility of parole. Which I know is not much comfort. But, you’ll get through this. And I’d offer to take you for another drink. Non alcoholic, of course. But I have plans. Another date? Yes, ma’am. Oh, so I guess this matchmaker you hired did better the second time around. Ugh, hardly. Uh, the guy wouldn’t shut up about his ex.

I’d try to steer the conversation in another direction. He’d just steer it right back. It’s like he just couldn’t forget about her.

It’s a very, very nice apartment. Oh, well, the decor is more my style than yours. But you… You always seemed at home here. I’m sure I did. But I’m sorry, I…

I’m sorry. I don’t remember. Oh, well, it just might take a little time, that’s all. But there’s no pressure from me, none whatsoever. I’m all about being patient. I appreciate that. Mm hmm. We’re in this together, Abraham. We’re a team, and I’m going, I’m going to do everything I can to help you relax and settle in.

And when you start feeling more comfortable here, I just know the memories will start coming back to you, including how you feel about me. How happy we’ve been together.

Hey. Oh, hey. You, uh, getting something to eat? No, uh, Actually, I’m on my way to see Abe. I never, oh, I never thought I’d say that again. Such great news, right? Yeah. Well, listen, I, I, I gotta go, so I’ll, uh, I’ll give him a hug from you. Hey, do me a favor. Tell Pauline if she needs anything from the pharmacy, the store, whatever.

Just, I can get it for her and bring it by the apartment later. Their apartment? Yeah, I just talked to my dad. He said Abe was released today. Oh, that’s, that’s, that’s wonderful. I’ll head over there instead. I guess you didn’t get a chance to see Abe when you were at the hospital earlier. You knew I was at the hospital?

Sloan said she ran into you. Oh, yes, I was there to pick up the results of the genetic test that EJ had done, and it looks like that there’s no risk to the baby. Someone said you got good news. Yeah. It’s nice to hear that from you. I just still don’t understand how… She got my test results. What? Someone got your test results?

So you’re on a first date and this loser cannot shut up about his ex. Jeez, that must have been… awful. You haven’t had the pleasure? I mean, before Eric, I wasn’t, you know, really dating high, but I totally realized how it would suck to be sitting across from a guy and then realize he’s hung up on someone else.

Yeah, especially this guy. It was Alex Kyriakos. Oh, this just got good. Please, let me just take a shot in the dark here. He wouldn’t shut up about Stephanie Johnson. Bingo! And, you know, but at least he hired a matchmaker. He’s trying to get over her. So I take it there’s not going to be a second date? God, no.

So who’s the, who’s the lucky guy? lation. So, you ended up on another date with Melinda? Well, I mean, we didn’t plan it. We just happened to run into each other at the same bar where we were meeting our next matches. And I use that term, loosely. Well, did you see her date? Yeah, it was, um, Alex Kiriakis. Wow, that guy really gets around.

You two haven’t, uh… What? No. Never. But let’s just say I’ve heard he’s matched up with a lot of women. So I highly doubt he could choose just one. Wendy chose you. So happy for you, son. I was feeling pretty discouraged, but your pep talk really helped. You see, what’d I tell you? You’re a good young man with a lot to offer.

Be confident in that and good things will follow. Thanks, Dad. So, I guess your living situation isn’t so awkward after all. It’s actually kind of perfect right now. I mean, Wendy and I aren’t sharing a room or anything. Not yet, anyway. Oh. Take it slow. Have fun. Get to know each other. Yeah. Yeah. We, uh, We kind of tried to do that the other night, but Wendy’s brother walked in on us.

Well, that had to be awkward. It was. Yeah. And poor Lee, he was totally bummed. He had come home early from a date that didn’t really go so well. That might even be an understatement. I think it actually was a total disaster. Who was his date? District Attorney Melinda Trask.

After both our dates went south, Melinda and I ended up commiserating over a bottle of wine. We actually had a nice time. So, who knows? Maybe it’s a good thing the matchmaker picked such terrible second dates for us. Or, maybe that matchmaker knew exactly what she was doing. Meaning what? Meaning, she still thinks you and Melinda pair up well.

But since your first date went so badly, she knew she couldn’t convince you to give it another shot, so… She created another shot for you. You mean she sent us both out on second dates she knew ahead of time wouldn’t go well? What, you think it’s a coincidence that both your dates happened at the same place, same time?

I don’t. I think she was creating a rematch. I

s I suppose it’s a possibility. The way I hope it works out. By the look on your face, I’m guessing you don’t think it will. I’m just not sure you can trust someone who’s already burned you before.

Colin was not right. My God, you are not just as guilty as he is. I did everything that he asked me to. I broke into your mom’s office. I sent those threatening messages. I spiked those biscuits. You did some terrible things that you need to make up for. There is no question about that. But there’s a reason why you were sentenced to community service and not prison.

You were in an emotionally abusive relationship with a very sick and dangerous man who manipulated you into doing his dirty work. I just wish that I would have been strong enough to have said no. Well, you were plenty strong up on that roof. He was about to kill me and then my mother, but you, you, you risked your own life to stop him.

I still feel like a coward. You know what a coward is? A coward is the person who was going to make my mother watch while he shot me to death. The person who cracked an innocent man in the head with a rolling pin and then left him on the floor to die. That is a coward and a monster and that, that is not you.

Thank you for saying that. I’m saying it because it’s true. Unlike what Colin said to you in that courtroom today. Even on his way to prison, he is still trying to get inside of your head. Trying to make you feel just as bad about yourself as he does. Don’t let him tell ya. You just keep going forward with your therapy, with your life, and leave him in the dust.

Yeah. Speaking of living life, I heard the news about your stepfather. So this whole time that we thought he was dead, he was being held hostage by a crazy nurse? I still can’t believe it. You know, when I was handing out the missing person flyer, I actually went to that woman’s door. If I would have known that he was inside There’s no way that you could have.

Well, I know you’re happy that he’s alive. And I’m so happy for you and your mom. Thanks. Yeah, yeah, Abe, he, he’s doing really well. You know, he’s got a clean bill of health. Now, now he just needs to get his memory back.

Well, you know, Theo says you’ve been up since dawn, and you were cooking and cleaning and getting this place ready. You didn’t have to go to all that trouble. Trouble? Oh, are you kidding? Oh, I am, I am beyond thrilled to do whatever I can to make you feel at home. Because I’m also beyond thrilled to have you back, my love.

I know, you must be hungry. I made all your favorites. What are you in the mood for? Catfish nachos? Blueberry banana pancakes? Uh, you know, I just don’t have much of an appetite. Janelle gave me one of her bear claws when I was in the hospital. Oh. Uh. Maybe later. Maybe later. Sure. Well, whenever you’re ready.

Oh, well. What should we do now? I could put some music on. Yeah, I made you a playlist of all your favorite songs. Oh, well, how about we could watch a movie? A movie. Oh, yeah, everything’s on demand now. Comedies, dramas, documentaries, you name it. We could watch one of those superhero blockbusters, or a thriller.

Though I suppose, you know, that wouldn’t be very relaxing. Oh! I don’t know. How about an old movie? Something romantic, you know like a love story. We could have make some popcorn, dim all the lights, cause cozy, right? Up here on the couch.

What the hell? What the hell is going on? I, I, look, I, I, I apologize. I do. Uh, please forgive me. I, it’s just that I… You don’t have to explain. No, I do. I do. It’s, it’s, it’s just that… I, I, I, I’ve just spent weeks with this woman who, who, uh, just kept throwing herself at me. Do you think I’m like Whitney? She’s a delusional maniac!

I’m your wife! I know that. I know. But right now…

Right now when I look at you I…

You see a total stranger.

Yes. I get it.

I’m so sorry.

So am I.

But

now, now, now I need, oh, excuse me.

Mom is hoping once Abe’s home in a familiar place, that his memory will start to come back. I really hope that that works. Thanks. Um, well, I’m done at the bakery for today, so, um, I think I’m gonna give them some space. Take a long walk. Um, see you around.

Or, um, I can buy you dinner.

Need I remind you? That, on your last date with Melinda, she tried to record you admitting that you tried to kill Stefan DiMera? Don’t need reminding. Thanks. Look, okay, I know Tripp said to give her a second chance. I’m just cautioning you here. I appreciate that, Jing Wen. But Melinda’s little scheme wouldn’t have worked anyway, since I didn’t do it.

Right. I know that. But I’m just saying, for argument’s sake, it’s possible that she didn’t give up after the first try. And she’s, you know, playing the long game. You mean this is some kind of ploy? The woman’s nothing if not relentless. Okay, so what if she set this up with a matchmaker to make sure she’d end up alone with you again?

Then she uses the time to, I don’t know, Soften you up. You did say there was wine involved. So she keeps pouring. You keep talking. And eventually, she tries again to get you to confess to what she’s convinced you did. But since I didn’t do what she’s convinced I did, there’ll be no confession. Right, I know that.

But do you really want to get involved with someone who’s just trying to trick you? Even if that were the case, since I’m innocent, I have nothing to worry about, right?

So, sounds like Lee is really killing the mood over there, huh? Yeah, you could say that. How do I feel for the guy? I mean, his life’s been kind of a hot mess lately. Yeah, but having him live there with you and Wendy is not exactly conducive to romance. No, it is not. Yeah, and I’ve been working tons of overnights lately, and it’s been hard to find some time alone.

And when we finally do manage to, it’s, uh… Three’s a crowd. Yeah. So, are you working tonight? No, uh, no, for once. I just finished my shift. Well, still have your room at our house. Why don’t you invite Wendy over tonight? Thank you for the offer, dad. But, uh, knowing that you and Kayla are in the next room wouldn’t exactly be conducive to romance either.

Come on, dude. Give your dad a little credit. Kayla and I would go elsewhere and let you have a place to yourselves.

Well, the nurse gave Sloan my test results by mistake, so she knew my good news because she opened them before I did. Yeah, Sloan didn’t mention that part. I just assumed that you told her. No, no I didn’t. I guess that must have been the mix up. Look, all I care about is that I’m having a healthy baby and there’s no genetic…

Abnormalities on either EJ’s side or mine, which is a huge relief. Nicole, I’m really happy for you. So, here’s hoping that Sloane and I get the same great news about our baby.

Sloane didn’t get her test results? You

have another date with Lee Shen. Didn’t you try to record him confessing to an attempted murder? Therefore, doesn’t he, like, I don’t know, hate you? No, um, actually he doesn’t. I apologize to him and we’re trying to move past it. Wow, that is almost enough to make me believe in miracles. Hey, you should already believe in them.

I mean, isn’t having a baby kind of a miracle? No, no, no, kind of, yeah, it is. And I’m very happy. But… But what?

Nothing. Sloane, you have so much to look forward to. You can’t let your brother’s sentence diminish your happiness. No, it’s not that. Then what is it? What’s going on?

Can I tell you something in complete confidence? Of course.

But I mean it, Melinda, like, you cannot tell anybody, not a living soul, like, no matter what. Nobody. I won’t. I swear. What’s it about?

Nicole Walker.

No, Sloane’s test results weren’t ready yet. Hmm. That’s a little strange. I mean, if she… Went to the nurse’s desk to see if her results are ready and they said no, then why would they give her mine by mistake? I guess that was just part of the mix up. Yeah. I guess.

Hmm. Anyway, I hope that you and Sloane have a happy, healthy baby. Thank you. Well,

I should get going. Yeah, right. Give Abe my love.

Will do.

Nicole Walker? What, what about her?

As you may recall, she’s pregnant. Sorry.

Eric, hey. Hi. How’d it go at court? Can we talk about it later? I just, what’s up? Uh, it’s just that I’m at the pub and there’s something that I really want to talk to you about in person. Yeah, I was just on my way home. Can I meet you there? Um, of course. Yeah. See you soon. So, uh, Nicole’s pregnant and… Um, and I’m so sorry.

I have to go. Wait, Sloane, come on. You can’t just leave me hanging like that. What were you about to tell me? It was nothing. It was not nothing. When your phone rang, you practically jumped out of your skin. Enjoy your date.

You want to take me to dinner? Yeah, I mean, I was thinking Buddy’s Burger Barn. If you want, I mean, we can go someplace nicer, too. I mean, not too much nicer, because I’m currently unemployed. But definitely better than a drive thru. That is, if you want to. Don’t you have community service? I did it this morning, before the hearing.

And then I was gonna go home. A. K. A. my sister’s place. But I’m kinda in the same boat as you. Meaning? Rafe’s hanging out at Jada’s. So I kinda wanna give them some space, too. Okay, got it. Jena, I know we’ve reached, um, a detente, you know, back on Juneteenth. When I was hanging up the flyers outside the pub.

And I guess that kinda gave me the confidence to ask you to dinner and, to Thing is,

I miss you. But it’s okay, just forget about it, okay? Just act like I never said anything. It’s… Oh, Talia.

I, I was actually gonna say that I’m kinda starving. And I wouldn’t mind eating somewhere where you don’t have to order from a scarecrow’s mouth.

Here, you can finish mine. What, was it too strong? Not strong enough. No, it was perfect. But I think it would be bad for him to show up at dinner with a bus. Melinda and I have another date tonight, actually. So, if you wanted to have a romantic evening with your boyfriend, this would be a good night to do it.

Actually, Tripp and I are thinking we might want to wait. Don’t need to know the details, thank you. Whatever you decide to do tonight, have fun. And don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. Oh, can’t even imagine what that could be. Look,

I really appreciate you offering me and Wendy your place for the evening. But, uh… It’s not what you had in mind. Say no more.

Who is it?

Hey. Hey Abraham. What’s going on my friend?

Oh, perfect timing. I just got home. So, how’d it go today? Judge 20 years. Sloane, I’m, I’m so sorry. I can’t say I’m surprised. He committed some pretty serious crimes, but, uh, when that gavel came down, it, you know, I really just don’t want to dwell on it. What did you want to talk to me about? Well, I just ran into Nicole.

She said when she saw you earlier at the hospital that you ended up with her test results. Yeah. Yes, I did. How come you didn’t mention that?

You’ll go to dinner with me? Sure. That’s great. I was pretty sure you wouldn’t want to. The way I see it, holding grudges is exhausting. And not to mention that in the end, you did save my life. And my mother’s. Bless. I miss you too. You do? Truth is… Your replacement sucks. So you miss me as an employee? Yeah.

And… As a friend.

I’m sorry about before. I was trying to jog your memory and clearly I chose the wrong way to do it. Sorry. No, no, it was just too fast for you and I sincerely apologize. Oh, who could that be? Oh, Steve. Hey

Paulita. What brings you by? I just got a call from Abe.

When you were in the other room, I, I called Steve and asked him to come over. Oh. Um, okay, please. Come, come in.

Um, are you hungry? You know, I got enough food here to feed the entire town. No, no, no thanks. But Abe, uh. I’d love to know why you wanted to see me. What can I do for you, buddy? When, uh, you came by my hospital room earlier with, um, oh, Jim. Jim, was it? John. John. John Black. You said call if I needed anything.

Absolutely. Well, what I need. It’s a place to stay. What? I’m so sorry. It’s just, I’m just not comfortable here. Maybe I should step outside. No, no, no, no, no, no, Steve, please. Stay, stay and tell my husband that this is his home. It’s where he belongs, here with me. Yes, he’s frustrated and overwhelmed, but if he just gives it some time, he will remember.

Leaving will only set him back. Steve, um, you told me that you were one of my oldest and closest friends. And I assume… Friends can count on each other.

And right now I need to count on you for a place to stay.

Okay, but do you remember before John and I left the hospital, we assured you that you were in good hands with Paulina. She’s your wife. She loves you. Please.

Maybe just for now.

Well, she’ll… That’s what you want, Abe. It is.

I’ll, uh, I’ll give you a call later, okay? And you can talk to Kayla, too. Sure. It’s all gonna work out. Try not to worry, okay? Hey.

Hey. Is

that for me? Oh, that is actually for my brother, but I’d be happy to make you a fresh one. Where is Lee? Lee is out on a date with Melinda. Really? I thought you said that wasn’t going to happen again. Oh, it is. So? We have the whole place to ourselves. Maybe for a little while. But if Melinda tries to pull another fast one and Lee ends up coming home early…

Yeah, I guess you’re right. I suppose there’s no guarantee that won’t happen. Which is why… Why what? I booked us a room at the Salem Inn. I hope that wasn’t too presumptuous of me. I just thought we could have a nice dinner there, go up to the roof, look at the stars, and then… I’ll go pack a bag.

Hope I’m not late. I just got here myself. I took the liberty of ordering our favorite wine.

The woman’s nothing if not relentless. Okay, so what if she set this up with a matchmaker to make sure she’d end up alone with you again? And she uses the time to, I don’t know, soften you up. You did say there was wine involved. So she keeps pouring, you keep talking. And eventually, she tries again to get you to confess to what she’s convinced you did.

I’m sorry, I can’t stay. What? I just remembered. There’s something I have to take care of. Uh.

Mmm. This definitely beats Betty’s. Oh, for sure. Although my dad did love their catfish sandwich. Everything okay? Yeah. Yeah, it’s, it’s just you mentioned catfish and it made me think of my mom. That’s on the menu for Abe’s homecoming. I hope it’s going well. Oh. Oh. Hi. Uh, Nicole. Hi.

Oh, I’m

sorry to interrupt, but Eric told me that you brought Abe home. And I just wanted to come by and see him for myself. Oh, well, you’re gonna have to do it somewhere else. Hey, move down.

There we are. Home sweet home. Well, it’s lovely. It’s lovely. Steve, I want to apologize. I know Pauline is your friend and, well, that departure was a bit awkward. Don’t you worry about that, okay? Let’s just get you settled in. I’ve got a really nice guest room for you back there. Well, thank you. Thank you for letting me stay.

Sure, buddy. For as long as you need. So you got Nicole’s test results and you read them before she did. Why didn’t you mention that? It was a mistake. I asked the nurse for our results and she just handed me an envelope. You didn’t think to check the name on it? Why would I? That’s the nurse’s job. Eric, you know how anxious I’ve been about this whole thing.

I just wanted to make sure our baby was okay. And when the nurse handed me the envelope, I assumed it was mine, and I opened it up.

Okay, Nicole Walker. No genetic anomalies detected. Blah, blah, blah. Okay, we’re good. E. G. DiMera.

Not a genetic match. Dear God. The baby’s not EJ’s. It’s Eric’s.

You know, you told me you wanted to talk to me. This doesn’t feel like talking. It feels like you’re giving me a third degree. I was just curious.

Sorry. I, I’m just upset about my brother. It’s, it’s okay. I’m sorry. You know what? I shouldn’t have brought it up. It was very insensitive of me. Listen, I care about you.

Long ago, I was in a really dark place. Just a time that I didn’t, I didn’t trust anyone. Or have hope for anything. See, you, you changed all that. Now I have trust in you. I have hope for us, Sloan. For our future. Now that we’re, we’re having a baby. You and I are a family, right?

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Listen, jordan, I’m sorry I left you with so much to deal with, but I also know that you are perfectly capable of handling all of it. Okay. Thank you so much.

[ Knock on door ] Bye. Valentin. Hey. Hey. What time are we leaving for the airport? Uh… kevin and I are leaving in an hour, but… you’re not coming with us.

[ Monitors beeping ] You have come to see thy brother. I’m only here ’cause I was informed it’s a matter of life or death. It is. Like our savior, I have faced death only to embrace life in all its glory. Brother, I’m sorry about the heart attack, truly, but continually comparing yourself to god is definitely going too far, even for you. So when did the wandering warbler walk in? Dante brought him here last night. He was out bar-hopping until all hours. Tracy, you got to help me. I don’t even recognize my husband anymore. I’m sorry, olivia. I have to deal with reality today. You’re going to have to deal with fantasy. You know, he is still your son, tracy!

[ Door closes ] Eddie stayed here last night. I was watching him sleep. Oh. He snores.

[ Laughs ] When is dad coming back? I wish I knew, sweetheart. Oh. That’s where I am.

[ Cellphone rings ] Good morning. Hi, you. How are you? I’m busy. You? Same. I was thinking maybe we could have lunch? Oh, I’m going to be tied up at gh. What are you doing at gh? I’m sorry. I got to go, but I miss you. I miss you, too.

[ Call ends ] Chase? Be careful. It never gets any easier. I didn’t even know you came in. What never gets easier? Being in love with a cop. Well, it looks like

somebody had a busy morning. Hey! Hi. You know what? It is amazing how many people are lined up at that door at 6:00 A.M., Waiting for me to flip the sign. So you want some breakfast? No, actually, I want a coffee to go. I wanted to ask you if you knew how drew was doing. What are you talking about? I thought you took scout to see him. I tried, but they wouldn’t let us in. They said that there was some sort of an incident? Dr. Gatlin-holt? Hey, chase. Can I help you with something? I’m actually working a case. Oh, detective chase, can I help you with something? Can you answer a few questions about this guy?

[ Ominous music plays ] He took two bullets to the chest, at G.H., In my territory. Yeah, I think they’re trying to send me a message, so I might just send them a message. Is the job done? Yes, boss. And? In the trunk.

[ Pen clatters ] Let’s go make a delivery.

How did i end up here, anyway? Dante saw you staggering out of some random bar. You’re lucky you didn’t get arrested. Oh, uh… I better let sonny know. I already called him. He’s sending your things. Oh, I guess that’s a hint. Well, I’ve crashed in a lot worse places. You know what? You ought to be drinking water. You’re going to dehydrate. I’ll make you some eggs. No, no, I would hurl. Are you sick? I’m just a little hungover. Hung over what? It’s — it’s a condition that adults get when they’ve spent the entire night making fools of themselves. Is that what made your eyes red? You know what, honey? Why don’t you run and get eddie an ice pack from the freezer, okay? That means she wants to talk to you alone. Did you happen to look in the mirror and realize that you’re a little old for this? Okay, but don’t you need my help getting onto… no, I don’t, actually. We needed your help before, and you were very helpful. We really appreciate it, but kevin and i have got it from here. You’re behind this, aren’t you? I hope so. I was just explaining to him…

[ Door closes ] That we were going to go on just the two of us. Ah, yes. Well, the only reason you came along was because laura had information that nikolas might be in chechnya. You know the country and the language. But he isn’t there, so we don’t need you anymore. Okay, I know that you have no use for me, kevin, but shouldn’t your wife’s safety be more important than hatred? Where is my beautiful sister? I was hoping she would come as well. Her aura guided me through my darkest hours. Well, laura and her aura are somewhere in europe right now. I hope she’s having a wonderful time. Yeah. Little brother, god has given me a gift and an important message. “Don’t open till christmas”? Normally, I would welcome your humor, but this is a serious issue, and your lack of faith in me breaks my heart. I haven’t got time for this, cyrus. What’s so damned urgent? I need you to give all my money away. I was just calling chase to say hello. Is he working that murder case at gh? I think so, but he won’t talk about it. Yeah, he doesn’t want to worry you. But I think I’d worry less if he talked about it. No, you wouldn’T. Maybe not. Is that why you were so desperate for chase to be a singer? No, but I can’t help but think it would have made my life easier. Really? All of those girls fawning all over him. Oh, please. They still fawn over him when he’s not singing. That is a whole other issue.

[ Laughs ] Does it get easier? Not really, but you learn to live with it. And then when your phone rings in the middle of the night, well… maxie, I’m so sorry. Let’s just drop it. No, it’s okay. You’re my friend, and I love you. I love you, too, but you lost nathan. I did, but he was doing the job that he loved, and that made him the man that I love. Would chase really ever have been happy being a singer? No. I just — I guess I just have to accept that this is his calling. I mean, he’s so passionate about it, and I know how much it means to him. And when we love someone, isn’t that what we want for them? I’ll get there. Yeah, you will. What is that? Oh, my list of arguments so our major distributor doesn’t drop all of our products. What? Did it work? Well, I was able to talk them off the ledge when lucy came back from the dead, but the main face of deception going homicidal? They couldn’t take that.

[ Laughs tersely ] Let’s talk about this over here, okay? You’re a tough guy to track down. We’ve been trying to locate you since the shooting the other night. Yeah, well, I mean, after I work a double shift, I just crash. I got to decompress. Yeah, I bet. So what about this guy? I do recognize him, um, ’cause I treated him here at the er. Can you tell me what for? I wish I could. Doctor/patient confidentiality. I’m sure you understand. Was that the only time that you saw him? As a patient, yes. But he tracked me down after that at the port charles grill. He was upset about his bill. When was this? A couple of days ago. Were you the only one that was there when this happened? No, I was with ava jerome and nina reeves and sonny corinthos. I have one other question. Do you recognize this guy? I am so sorry that scout and drew didn’t get a chance to see each other. I know. Me too. Scout was really disappointed, but I told her that I would try and take her after her swim class today. I also told her I would ask you how her dad was doing. Oh, well, our visit was great. I can’t believe it took me so long to see him. And of course, drew wanted me to wait even longer. Well, he can be a martyr like that. In a good way. I am kind of worried about him with the kind of people that he’s in there with. I mean, not that I don’t think that he can take care of himself, because I know that he can. But still. He’s okay. Really? Yeah. Tell scout not to worry about her daddy. Thank you. Yeah. Hey, I know this has got to be hard on you. I mean, you and drew were just starting your relationship and now you’re separated. Yeah, I mean, you know what it’s like. You and dante, it’s the beginning, right? It’S…you want to find out every single thing you can about that person. It’S…you want to grow with him, and it’s hard. Yeah, it is a really special time. It is, you know? And being away from the person you love the most —

of those arms oh, and honey I still got a lot to learn

Come on, maxie. We both know that sasha didn’t realize what she was doing. Oh, I know. I was there. Sasha had no idea what was going on, but the optics still stink, and so does being moved to the bottom shelf of every major department and cosmetics store. Oh, no. Yeah. If it wasn’t for the deceptor, this company would be doomed. Thank goodness we didn’t put sasha’s face on the deceptor box. Do I sound heartless? No. No. You sound like a good businesswoman. Okay, look, I know how much you love sasha, and you would do anything to help her get better, but you also have a responsibility to the company and the stockholders.

[ Knock on door ] Brook lynn. There you are. We’re in the middle of a business crisis. It’s gonna have to wait. You and I need to have a private conversation where we won’t be disturbed by your father. Old? How does someone old manage to hit the savoy — which, by the way, is a little too fancy for my taste — and then —

[Snaps fingers] — Well, a couple of the bars that are definitely more my style. You know, loud, rocking music, down to earth, you know, the right kind of crowd. Dive bars. Exactly. I love dive bars. Mm-hmm. Tell me something, eddie. When you looked around these wonderful dive bars, how many grandfathers did you see? No doubt any money you have was illegally obtained, but by all means, which victim would you like me to make the check out to? You have to understand, brother, the warmth of that white light was incredible. It was flowing through my entire body, and I was moving right into it as if to become a part of it, but the love of my dear sister and brother and our beloved mother pulled me back, both emotionally and spiritually. The money, cyrus. It was drew cain who performed the cpr that kept me alive. The man didn’t have to do that, but because of his heroics, I’m still here. And now I will be able to do the work god has tasked me with. What exactly is that? This guy is certainly more alive. Am I supposed to know who he is? He was spotted outside your office door by a member of the staff, then came across the victim later that night. Okay, well, it sounds like he would know a lot more about what’s going on than I would. We’re questioning everyone who was here that night.[ Pager beeps ] It’s routine, for now. I have a patient that I should get to, so if you have any other questions, I’ll be here. And you’ll call me if you remember anything? Absolutely. Oh, thank you. Cyrus renault. Is that one of your patients? He will be as soon as I go meet him. Watch your back. Hey, carly. Sonny. Hi, sonny. Sam.

[ Phone ringing ]Oh, I got to take this. Kelly’S. How’s the wedding planning going? Yes. It’s going. I hope dante realizes how lucky he is. Well, it’s a two-way street. Can I tell you something? Dante isn’t the only one crazy about you. Really? Yeah. I had a heart-to-heart with rocco, and he thinks you’re terrific. And he’s a lot like his grandfather, a tough sell. Thank you for telling me that. Don’t expect him to. Yes, I-I know. It’s good to see you. It’s good to see you. Thank you. Sorry about that. Okay, looks like business is good, huh? Yeah. Yeah, it’s picked up a bit. Well, I’m not surprised, since the new owner has a solid reputation for running a good establishment. Thank you. I got to tell you, if it keeps up at this pace and I manage the books just right, I’ll be able to keep the house. If you need any help, I can help you out with that. You know that, right? I don’t need anything. And besides, I can’T. Um… I can’t take money from anyone. Got it. So…why are you here? I came here to make you an offer you can’t refuse.

I shot you. A long time ago, valentin. I can get past it, unless you have an issue with that. No issue. Kevin, can I have a word alone with valentin? Actually, you know what? I’ve already called down to the front desk and let them know that we’re checking out. I would be delighted to take care of that. Excuse me. You know, you are right about one thing, valentin. I don’t particularly like you, but… I do appreciate your help in chechnya. You know, he must really love you to put up with me. “I don’t particularly like you”? He hates my guts. Oh. [ Scoffs ] I really wouldn’t go that far. I-I think that he still has some issues with you, but he’s come to understand your value, as have I. And he also has come to understand that I’ve begun to care about you. And it’s because of that that I’m telling you that you need to go back to port charles. C’mon, cy, I’m waiting with bated breath. As you well know, legally, I am unable to manage any of my assets from prison. Therefore, I have granted the authority to you to access my trust. And when did you do that? Very early this morning. You’ll find the papers right there.

[ Sighs ] And for what reason am I now in control of your money? So you can help my brothers and sisters held in that purgatory they call pentonville. I have spent enough time there to recognize that within those walls, there is no rehabilitation for the vulnerable or weak. And this is supposed to help them? Used properly, we could help them learn to lead productive lives. They could help others when they get out, not hurt them. Cy, when you had the heart attack, you didn’t fall or anything and hit your head, did you?

[ Laughs ] This is my calling, brother. God has let me survive for this reason, and I will not let him down. Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I am not a grandfather! Actually, you kind of are. Okay, okay. Technically, technically, you’re not. Good. That’s good. That’s good. Because you know what? What i am is an artist, okay? I’m free and I’m wild, and that’s how I’ll always be. Okay, maybe you’re free and wild up here, but this — this is not going to last very long if you keep staying out all night drinking and partying. You’re going to give yourself a damn stroke! You know what’s gonna give me a stroke? Your nagging. And you know what I can’t figure out is how the guy that you say I used to be would somehow be married to you, because no way any part of me would marry such an uptight shrew. Olivia doesn’t even know her own husband. At least he came home last night. Yeah, I saw. Not of his own accord. Dante had to drag him. It is ridiculous that a man his age is running around pretending to be some alter ego. You don’t know that he’s pretending. Well, if he’s not, then he needs some serious help. Olivia is so tense that she’s snapping at everything. And poor leo. Maxie. Hmm? Maxie, what do you think? What? Well, is he being fair to his family? Do you think he’s faking? I think that I need to get some coffee. Does anybody want anything? No? Okay, great. I never thought she’d leave. Now, what do you have for me on the deceptor? Well? I already have a large supply of corinthos coffee. But, you know, business is picking up, so you’re right. How could I possibly refuse? Frank, put that in the kitchen. Katrina, please show frank where to put the coffee. It’s a good luck gift. Not that you need it, but I just wanted to thank you for picking up avery last night. You know, because I know how busy you are. I’m never too busy for the kids. We had a great time.

[ Quietly ] Ava stopped by. Oh, yeah? Yeah. She said was just coming by to give avery a good night kiss, but I could tell something was wrong, and it’s not just that she hates avery’s new nanny. Betty is an acquired taste. I know there’s something fishy about the last-minute sleepover, so why don’t you just tell me what’s going on? I’m handling it.

[ Door opens ] Mr. Corinthos? Can I have a word?

Hello, doctor. How are you feeling, mr. Renault? Please call me cyrus, if you’d be comfortable doing so. Sure. How are you feeling, cyrus? You look, um… extremely healthy for the man who had a heart attack that’s described here in your chart. God works in mysterious ways. He sure does. I was mere seconds away from shedding this mortal coil, and now I’m here feeling no pain and ready to do god’s work. Right. How about we start with me just taking a look at you? I care about you too.

[ Laughs ] That was really hard for you to say. You’re a good person. Kevin’s a lucky man. He’s got a lot of strong qualities, but I think over here, I can protect you better than he can. There are other people who need you, valentin. Charlotte’s back from summer camp. She needs her father, and you’re a wonderful father. As a matter of fact, I was going to ask you a favor, if you could go check on spencer for me when you get back. I don’t think spencer is gonna appreciate that. Well, there are other people, like anna. Yeah. When victor exposed her, that made her vulnerable, but I’m in touch with her every day, and she’s handling it. But would she admit it if she weren’t? No. Yeah. So you know, she was at the metro court pool when curtis was shot, and you know that he may not be the actual target? Anna needs you. Where’s eddie? Hopefully, he’s sleeping it off. Sleeping what off? What did he have on? I just mean getting over his headache. Thank you. Thanks for that. Why are you sad?

[ Sighs ] I can’t keep anything from you, can I? I just miss your dad. Me too. Yeah? What do you think of eddie? He’s funny. He thinks I’m smart. Well, you are smart. Some people don’t think so. Well, that’s their problem, isn’t it? What else do you like about eddie? He likes it when I smile. I can tell. Hmm? Well, then he can’t be all bad, can he? I love you. Thanks. It’s a little quieter out here. What can I do for you, detective? I want to talk to you about the shooting outside general hospital three days ago. Yeah, yeah, I heard about that. Everyone did. Someone takes two bullets to the chest outside our biggest hospital, people talk. I’m not sure how I can help you. This guy works for you, right?

[ Chuckles ] You know he does. I’m just confirming. Yeah, it’s confirmed. He discovered the body. You know I know that, too, so if you have real questions, then I’ll listen. What was he doing at general hospital the night of the murder? Hi, carly. Hey, maxie. I have a to-go order, coffee and pastries. Got to feed those interns. Okay, um… here, katrina. Why would you get your order here? I’m sorry? This is for deception, right? You always ordered from the metro court. I needed some air. And you found out I took over kelly’s, huh? Mm-hmm. That too. Is that a bad thing? No, of course not. I just hope nina doesn’t get upset bec–

[ Coffee pot thumps ] How did you find out I was running kelly’s? Nina.

Ohhh yesss. Listen, I wouldn’t bother you, but you did make me promise to call. How’s cyrus? Oh, he’s definitely worth the price of admission. Apparently, your aura helped him connect with god.

[ Sighs ] Whatever. How’s he doing physically? Well, he’s doing remarkably well for a man of his age that’s just had a heart attack. And get this — he’s assigned me the task of giving away all his money.

[ Exhales deeply ] I’m not even going to ask. Listen, marty, I’m so sorry that I’ve left you to deal with all of this on your own. Oh, I’m not on my own, baby sister. No matter where you are, you’re always in my heart, you know that. I just hope you’re safe. And I will continue to keep you posted. Please do. And thanks for the update. So your convict brother will survive? Sounds like it. Yeah. Relieved? I am. Good. Where’s our friend? Oh, valentin is on his way to the airport. He wants to get back to port charles as soon as possible. I’m glad he’s gone. You know, he may be better trained to protect you under certain circumstances… I don’t need that kind of protection where we’re going. Oh, I guess there’s no more coffee. Where’s your mom? She’s putting the ice pack in the freezer. Oh. Darn it. I could use that ice pack. Are you gonna tell me about another cool animal?

[ Sighs ] My mom was trying to help you. Why did you make her feel sad? What are you talking about? I already risked my job and my friendships to give you that flash drive with all the information on the deceptor. That was weeks ago. I need to be brought up to date. Any new information there is on the deceptor is hidden in some secure location, and I am not willing to jeopardize my job again. Oh, please. Lucy coe is a birdbrain. She couldn’t install a security protocol if her life depended on it. Maxie’s a smart cookie, but you are a quartermaine. Do you see this, granny, or do you need your glasses? She stabbed the stable boy at the pool. What’s the big deal? She was at michael and willow’s wedding, looking completely normal and beautiful and smiling. People change? She’s the face of deception, and this, right now, is killing the company. The only thing making a profit is the deceptor, and I’m not willing to risk it for you. Did nina tell you to come here? No. No! She didn’t tell me not to come here.

[ Groans ] I understand, after everything that’s happened, you hate nina. No, no, no. We’re gonna to do that. We’re not gonna do that, because that is in the past, and I’ve realized that hatred and resentment and anger is a vicious cycle, and it will only pull you down, and I’m not gonna let that happen to me. Wow. It’s not like I got all zen or anything, maxie. Okay, good. I don’t know if anyone would recognize a zen carly. I don’t think I would recognize a zen carly. You do seem really driven, though. It’s not easy to run a place like this. It’s not. It’s not. You got to keep your eye on everything. Yeah, and the long hours. I don’t mind that. I intend to prove to certain people that I’m not dependent on anyone. Oh, well, i never thought you were. Thank you for that, maxie. I never thought I was either. If anyone can make a place like this even better, it’s you. Yeah. And kelly’s is just the first step. My understanding is the first detective on the scene was dante, so that makes it his case. We’re partners. We share cases. And since he’s your son, we thought it’d be better if i questioned you. Before he discovered the body, dex heller was seen lurking outside an office building at general hospital. Was he working for you that night? You said “lurking”? So is that like the guy who was outside my office when I came here this morning? So probably the same guy who told you that I was here, because I consider that lurking. Is that your answer? You’re gonna have to ask dex why he was at the hospital. I spoke to dr. Gatlin-holt. He said the murder victim, gordon stevens, approached him at a restaurant with you present. Care to comment about that? You’re going to have to contact my lawyer if you have any more questions. Good luck, detective.

So the only thing keeping this ridiculous business model afloat is the deceptor? Yes, so please, don’t do anything to hurt my friends. There are no friends in business. We are family, and you will use your inside access to get me all the information you possibly can. Now, I am going home to check on your father. Who knows what trouble eddie maine is stirring up… or if he’s even out of bed yet. The national academies of sciences recommend 3.7 liters of water a day for men like you. How much is that in english? 15.5 cups. Oh, well. I’ve got a long way to go.

[ Chuckles ] Hey, mommy. Eddie’s drinking water to get hydrated. I see that. Olivia, I was wondering if your offer for some breakfast still stands. Yay! Second breakfast! My mom makes amazing frittatas. Sounds good. Coming right up. Do you know what frittata is? I don’T. But I bet you’re just the guy who can tell me. You know, maybe it would be better if I were to go alone. Absolutely not. Honey… what you experienced on cassadine island is a kind of long-term trauma. Yeah, I can handle that. But what helena, stavros, mikkos did to you… but they’re all dead. They’re all gone, and I survived. They can’t hurt me now. Besides, if nikolas wants to find a place to hide from the rest of the world, that is the perfect spot. Alright. I’ll be with you every step of the way, but promise me, if anything starts to come up again, just tell me. Okay. I promise I will. But I’m not going to let that stop me from finding my son. What’s the good word, doctor? Well, the good word is that I wouldn’t recommend you run a marathon anytime soon, but you’re doing extremely well, mr. Renault — cyrus. God makes miracles. Yeah, well, sometimes the human body does also. And god made us all. Right. You’re looking at a man who shattered every commandment in his previous life. Do you have any idea what that’s like, doctor? To turn completely away from god? It’s probably not great. And yet here I am, given a second chance. I do hope that you can take advantage of it. I have every intention of doing just that. Doctor. May the lord bless you and protect you… and your family.

[ Door closes ] Hey, everything okay with chase? Yeah, he’s a good guy. You’re doing a good thing. Kelly’s? Yeah. I mean, you took a lot of hits, you know, and you bounced back. Not easy to do that. Did you think I would just roll over? No, not in a million years, ’cause you’re a survivor. That’s one of the first things I learned about you. I’m doing what I have to do. Have you seen drew? Yes. Is he okay? He’s okay. Good. Good. Just waiting for the lunch crowd? Yeah. Alright, I got to go. Sonny? Thank you. It’s the best coffee in town.

[ Phone rings ] Hey, sam. Hi. I called the prison today to see if I could take scout to see drew, and they said that he was not allowed any visitors until further notice. Why? What’s going on? Because he’s locked up in solitary confinement. What can you do with sensitive skin? Cetaphil moisturizing cream hydrates for a full 48 hours. Because a lot can happen in 48 hours. Cetaphil. We do skin. You do you. <

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023August 3, 2023 by TvMegasite Admin

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Chance: Good morning.

Sharon: Chance! Good morning.

Chance: Hi.

Sharon: What’s in the basket?

Chance: Oh, well, I was wondering if you would join me for a little breakfast in the park. Let me serve you for once. I got everything you need in here, fruit, quiche, you name it, I got it.

Sharon: That sounds… wonderful.

Chance: Look, I know you got a busy schedule, but I would love to spend a little bit more time with you before things get crazy with both of us, because seeing you, sharon, is the best part of my day.

Diane: Ah, good morning, my handsome husband.

[ Chuckling ] Wait a minute. Am I dreaming? Did we really get married?

Jack: Oh, it is not a dream. We are husband and wife, mrs. Abbott.

Diane: Mrs. Abbott. I love the sound of that.

Jack: And I love you. Still feel okay about our courthouse wedding? We can do something bigger, more formal later.

Diane: No, yesterday was perfect. And– and yes, we can have a celebration later for our friends and family, a big party. No, I’m– I’m glad that we didn’t wait any longer to make it official. We got engaged for the first time, what, 25 years ago? [ Laughing ] I think we waited long enough.

Jack: And now, I am never gonna let you go. I want one more glorious moment with my beautiful wife before I face the world, and– and almost certain attack from ashley.

Diane: Well, whatever she or anyone else throws our way, we will tackle it as a team. Okay? Isn’t it nice to know where we’ll be tomorrow and next year? Even a decade from now? Together forever.

Jack: Forever.

[ Diane chuckling ]

Ashley: Hi.

Tucker: Hi.

Ashley: I’m so happy we decided to spend the night here. I’m so sick of the jack and diane show.

Tucker: Thank god one of us had the genius idea to do a little dress rehearsal for our own wedding night.

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: Or should I say undress rehearsal.

Ashley: [ Imitates laughter ] So, guess what?

Tucker: What?

Ashley: I had a major realization this morning.

Tucker: Did you now?

Ashley: I’m done.

Tucker: With?

Ashley: Yeah, I’m done trying to protect jack. I’m done, I– I’ve done everything I can, and he’s too far gone, clearly, from his descent into unholy matrimony.

[ Chuckling ] So, I’m finished. I’m not gonna try to protect him anymore. To hell with that. And it’s gonna be every person for themselves.

Tucker: Oh, give us a hug.

Ashley: Okay. Yeah? Right?

[ Tucker sighing ]

[ Ashley chuckling ] You’ve evolved.

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Sharon: Oh, my gosh. I would love to have a breakfast picnic with you, but you know what, I just came in to grab my tablet I left it here last night, and now, I have a meeting with adam, he’s waiting for me.

Chance: Oh, man. Well, I knew I was rolling the dice just showing up like this. Don’t worry about it.

Sharon: You’re so sweet to go to the trouble. I love our time together, too.

Chance: Yeah?

Sharon: Lunch?

Chance: Yeah, sure. I’ll take what I can get.

Ashley: Okay. I’ll be in touch later then.

Chance: Okay.

[ Chance moans ]

[ Sharon giggling ] Good luck.

[ Sighs ] Well, party of one.

Billy: Congratulations, once again.

Jack: Thank you, billy.

Diane: Yeah, thank you. We couldn’t be happier.

Billy: I hope you don’t mind me, uh, you know, disrupting your first morning as a newly married couple, but it’s time to talk corporate espionage.

Jack: No problem. We have a lifetime of wedded bliss to revel in. Uh, what do you got for us?

Billy: Well, I think I made some progress with ashley. She bought into our award-winning performance, and is fully convinced that I’m furious at you for rushing into the wedding with diane.

Diane: We hardly rushed.

Jack: Well, it– it doesn’t matter when or where we got married, she’s gonna think we rushed it, and it is the end of the world.

Diane: And yet, here we are.

Billy: Either way, it was a step in the right direction in order to get her and tucker to trust me. But it’s not gonna be enough. We need to keep it up. In fact, I think we need to escalate a little bit.

Jack: Whatever it takes to get them to let you into their inner circle. To think of you as a co-conspirator that they are plotting with, whatever they’re plotting for jabot and me.

Billy: Get them to change direction from within.

Diane: We really appreciate your willingness to play spy, billy.

Billy: Hm.

Diane: I– I know how much you love your brother, and how much you care about your father’s company.

Billy: Both those things are true. And if I can get a few extra bonus points for wiping that smirk off of tucker’s face in the end, well, so be it.

Katherine: What was your response to tucker’s offer?

Devon: I said, “no, thank you.” And I told him I’m just fine at jabot, even if he thinks that I don’t belong there. And I also made sure he knows that he can’t just buy my affection by creating some dazzling job for me.

Katherine: Well, I understand why you would question his motives.

Devon: I mean, look, here’s the thing, tucker says he wants me to be happy, but, I mean, you know, given how easily the guy lies, I have figured he’s just trying to use me for something.

Katherine: Well, knowing tucker, that’S… certainly not impossible.

Devon: And yet, you have given him another chance. More than one time. And katherine, I just have to ask you, how come?

Katherine: I would like to believe, despite everything, that, um… tucker is sincere in making amends.

Devon: But how do you know he’s being sincere this time?

Katherine: I don’t know that he is. I just would like to know that he is capable of change.

Devon: I said something that was pretty brutal, to him, and he seemed hurt. I don’t think he was faking it.

Katherine: Darling, the only way we are ever going to know what’s in the heart of that man is if– if we give him a chance to prove himself.

Devon: Or burn us again.

Katherine: All right, you listen to me. Like it or not, tucker is family. And you always… back up your family. No matter– no matter how much they’ve disappointed us.

Tucker: So, you are now, willing to let jack and diane just implode on their own while we focus on our thing?

Ashley: Yes. We’re just gonna sit back, and wait them out, ’cause diane’s just gonna, you know, do her worst at jabot. I know it.

Tucker: Gee, where have i heard that idea before?

Ashley: You were right. There, I said it.

Tucker: Sorry, I– I– I didn’t quite get that. Say it a little louder.

Ashley: Tucker mccall was right.

Tucker: Thank you very much.

Ashley: Yes, and, uh, diane will make a mess of things, because she has no idea what she’s doing, and then, we swoop in, we scoop up jabot’s best assets, we fold them into our own growing empire, and we save jabot.

Tucker: Right, because we can’t save jack.

Ashley: Exactly.

Tucker: Best way to preserve your father’s legacy is just to let her blow it.

Ashley: Yes.

Tucker: I love it, I love your new perspective. It’s so exciting.

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: You know what I wanna do? I just wanna stay in this room all day with you. And make plans. And make love.

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[ Diane sighing ]

Diane: Replacing mariah is going to be tough.

Jack: Some of those resumes you showed me were promising.

Diane: Yeah, we have some strong candidates. She just understood the brand so well. First kyle, then, mariah.

[ Knocking on door ]

Summer: Hey. Sorry to interrupt. Emily told me that you were in here, jack.

Jack: That’s all right. Come on in, come on in. Uh, we’re just kind of spread out here.

Summer: Uh, I heard that you two got married. Congratulations.

Jack: Thank you.

Diane: Yeah, thanks, summer.

Jack: Yeah, it was a short, civil ceremony, but we’re gonna have a big, flashy celebration in the fall. We’d like you to be part of that.

Summer: Of course.

Jack: So, how’re you doing?

Summer: Uh, I’m hanging in there. I’m focusing on work. And you know that I brought chelsea on as creative director of marchetti.

Jack: Yes, I had heard that. I think it’s an excellent hire. She’s a very talented woman. She had a unique perspective on her chelsea by jabot designs years ago. I have every faith in your vision for marchetti. I cannot wait to see what the two of you accomplish together.

Summer: Thanks. Um, so, I was over at the house earlier seeing harrison, and he– he mentioned that kyle’s on a trip?

Diane: I’m surprised kyle didn’t tell you. He’s– he’s in new york on business.

Summer: With audra.

Jack: I believe so, yeah.

[ Exhaling sharply ]

Summer: What a surprise.

Jack: Well, she is his boss at newman media.

Summer: That’s not all she is.

Diane: What are you saying, summer?

Summer: They’re sleeping together.

Jack: Oh, honey, you shouldn’t assume that.

Summer: No, I’m not assuming. Kyle freely admitted it. He ditched jabot, he ditched me, and now I guess, he has everything that he wants. Sorry, um, I gotta go. I’m gonna talk to pr about announcing, um, chelsea’s hiring. I’ll– I’ll catch up with y’all later.

[ Jack sighing ]

[ Door shuts ]

[ Jack whispering behind door ]

[ Sighing ]

Jack: I still have my concerns.

Billy: Yeah? Why is that? Because you don’t think I can pull it off, jack?

Jack: No. Not at all. I don’t like putting you in an untenable situation. Billy, I admire how you have turned your life around. But disrupting a company and pretending to fail? That could stigmatize you in the business world at large.

Billy: Okay, well, I’m not worried about my reputation or what the public thinks about me, okay? Especially, not when it comes to protecting our family. Our father’s legacy. Jabot’s legacy.

Jack: Dad would be very proud of you for stepping up like this.

Billy: Well, it’s not like I’m falling back into my old ways, right? I’m doing what’s necessary to make sure that this doesn’t get out of hand.

Jack: You do realize, once we start this, there is no turning back.

Billy: Yeah, hi. Uh, this is billy abbott. I’m wondering if my sister, ashley, is there by chance? The dining room. And she’s there now? No, no, that’s fine. Thank you. I will, uh– I’ll come by. You as well. Thank you.

Tucker: Can I just have one piece of toast with my coffee? Thank you very much. So, what do you make of billy’s growing disillusionment with his older brother? Can that be useful to us?

Ashley: I don’t know. He was absolutely furious with him though, wasn’t he?

Tucker: Yeah.

Ashley: Enough to betray jack? Is that what you’re hinting at?

Tucker: Just looking at all the angles.

Ashley: Billy’s capable of it. He and jack have gone head to head on several issues over the years. Do you think we should lead him along, and see where it goes?

Tucker: Can he be led along? Or is he still more of a “looking out for number one” type guy.

Ashley: Well, he has been, but I think he’s definitely in a different headspace now. Can you imagine how great it would be if he was on our side, tucker? How helpful that would be? It would be incredible.

Tucker: I know, so, let’s begin the grand persuasion.

Ashley: Hm. Good idea. Billy. Join us.

Chance: Thanks.

Summer: Here you are again.

Chance: Wow, this is getting weird.

Summer: Picnic? Seems kind of elaborate for one person.

Chance: Yeah. It was supposed to be for two, but didn’t really work out. Hey, you hungry?

Summer: Uh, I don’t really have much of an appetite. But I– I guess, I could sit with you while you eat.

Chance: You free right now?

Summer: I actually, just had a meeting canceled, so, yeah.

Chance: Well, great. Grab a coffee, come with me. You know that feeling of having to rewash

Chance: Yeah?

Summer: So, audra and kyle are on a trip together.

Chance: Hm. That just sounds like normal newman media business, right? That makes sense.

Summer: Thank you for trying to be nice, but you and I both know that my husband, and yeah, he’s still my husband, is sleeping with audra.

[ Scoffs ]

Chance: I’m sorry.

Summer: Learning about this trip, it– it hit me hard.

Chance: Yeah, I can imagine.

Summer: I guess, I can’t pretend like it’s a casual thing anymore. I mean, they’re together at work, they’re together after work, it’s just like kyle and i used to be, you know? And I– I don’t– I don’t even know why I care. I mean, kyle, he just dropped me. Like it was nothing to him. So, why– why can’t I let it go? When am I gonna get to a better place, like where you are?

[ Sighing ]

Chance: Summer, I– I don’t think grief has a timetable like that. And make no mistake, that is what you’re feeling. You’re grieving the end of your marriage. And not just that, you’re grieving what you thought your life was gonna be like.

Summer: So different from this.

Chance: Yeah. Exactly. That’s why it stings. You know, I dreamed that abby and dominic and i would do all these things, right? Vacations, anniversaries, celebrations. Growing old together. None of that’s gonna happen. And so, I had to grieve this future that I imagined before I could move on. So, you’ll get there.

Summer: I’ve lost kyle before, you know? But this, it feels different. It’s just, like, every time I think that I’m inching a little bit closer to being able to… let it go, I–

Chance: It slips away, right?

Summer: Yeah.

Chance: You’re back at the beginning.

Summer: Maybe, what I need is closure.

Chance: Well, personally, I don’t think closure is a thing. I mean, every time you see kyle, all these– all this stuff is just gonna come rushing back. You know, the good, the bad.

Summer: Oh, great. Something to look forward to.

[ Chance chuckling ]

Chance: Well, maybe, it’ll be different for you, but that’s how it is for me. Hurts less each time. I can’t avoid seeing abby. This is genoa city. Plus, we’re doing the co-parenting thing, so, just like you, you’re gonna see kyle if you wanna be part of harrison’s life.

Summer: Well, of course, I’m gonna be a part of harrison’s life. I’m not giving that up.

Chance: So, what if kyle showed up right now, and said he forgives you? Then what?

[ Scoffs ]

Summer: I don’t– I don’t think that we could get back to where we were. Too much has changed.

Diane: What is kyle thinking? He has to know that he’s causing more problems for himself with summer.

Jack: I’m not sure kyle is doing much thinking these days.

Diane: Aren’t you worried about what he’s doing?

Jack: Of course I am. I have watched kyle and summer overcome so many things. I thought they would overcome this, too, eventually, but– well, given this, even if kyle can manage to forgive summer, I– I don’t know if there’s gonna be a chance for them to salvage their relationship now.

Diane: This just breaks my heart. I mean, we have found such happiness, and yet our son is making an utter mess of his life. I wish there was something we could do to help him.

Jack: You know what, I share that wish. But this is something only kyle can fix. Look, I think this dalliance with audra charles is an escape. A– a way to run from the pain. A– a means for staying numb and not thinking about anything for as long as he possibly can. I know something about this. I’ve been there.

[ Sighing ]

Diane: So, we’re worried about kyle and we have to watch our backs with your sister. This is… some way to start a marriage.

Jack: This marriage is the one thing that is going right. It is our happiness that gives me the confidence to believe we can solve this and anything else. Personally or professionally. Together.

Diane: Hmm.

Billy: What, you didn’t like what mrs. Martinez made for breakfast this morning?

Ashley: Mm-hm. We needed a break from the newlyweds.

Tucker: I’m late for my meeting with dom and devon, so I’m gonna go.

Ashley: Okay.

Tucker: I’ll see you later.

Ashley: Okay, bye. Give dominic a kiss for me.

Tucker: I will. William.

Billy: Tuck.

Ashley: So? How you doing? How are you feeling about our brother today?

[ Billy chuckling ] I don’t suppose you had any inclination to reach out to him after what happened last night?

Billy: No. Uh, no, I avoided them at all cost, which was, uh, lucky for me. Thought about it all night, couldn’t sleep, so I came here to get a workout, maybe shake off the stress, you know?

Ashley: I can’t think about anything else. Billy, I’m at my wit’s end. I mean, something has to be done and it has to happen fast. Don’t you agree?

Billy: Are you still planning to take legal action and get your assets out of jabot?

[ Ashley chuckling ]

Ashley: Oh, absolutely. And you do know that diane will be gunning for your job, right?

Billy: Yeah, I’ve thought about that. Why stop at the chief talent officer position when you can have the co-ceo position?

Ashley: Exactly. So, queen diane will be sitting right next to king jack, and they’ll be reigning over everything, and our father’s home, our father’s company, and jack’s letting it happen.

Billy: What if we don’t let it happen? I mean, I’ve tried, but I don’t– I mean, how do we talk sense into him?

Ashley: Oh, I don’t even think that’s possible anymore, frankly. And you know that he’s gonna be, you know, out to spite me. Probably you, too, after what happened last night.

Billy: So, what does that mean for jabot?

Ashley: What do you think? I mean, it puts the company in a very precarious situation, don’t you think? I mean, unless jack opens his eyes and sees diane for who she really is, I think jabot is destined to fail. And then our father’s once vibrant, expansive, global company is gonna crash and burn, and we’re not gonna have anything to leave our children, our grandchildren, and the whole thing is incredibly depressing.

Billy: I hate what jack is doing. I’m not a big fan of diane’s, but I’m not about to give up on jabot. So, you tell me, do you have any plans on how to save ourselves from this? Before it gets out of hand?

Ashley: I have an idea. I’m not sure how you’re gonna feel about it.

Billy: Try me.

Ashley: Well, you’re still there. And you have the inside track. How far are you willing to go to protect what’s ours? You can’t leave without cuddles.

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Chance: All right, that’s a good start. You’re accepting the reality of the situation. Reconciliation with kyle is not gonna happen. You said it out loud. It’s a big step. And I know it’s not easy.

Summer: I know that you know.

[ Summer sighing ]

Chance: Oh, check it out. There is an american goldfinch right there, you see it?

Summer: What?

Chance: An american goldfinch, the bird. Look, right there. Look at that tree. I bet you he flies by again. It’s black and yellow, that’s how you know it’s a male.

Summer: Are you a bird watcher or something?

Chance: I know a little. I got my bird study badge when I was in the scouts.

[ Chuckling ]

Summer: Wait, everybody calls you a boy scout but you actually were one.

Chance: Ah, yeah. Yeah, I was. You know, my mom, she didn’t really have a traditional upbringing, so she wanted me to try all the normal kids activities.

Summer: Hm.

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: I get that. Uh, my mom had me go to summer camp. And then she and I, we were actually in a mother-daughter scout-like organization.

Chance: No way. With, like, uniforms and badges and the whole getup?

Summer: Yeah.

Chance: Phyllis?

Summer: [ Laughing ] Yes.

Chance: Wow.

Summer: We were– we were called, um, the sunflower girls, and, yeah, uh, we– we went to a few meetings, we made, uh, beaded jewelry, and we made smores over fire, and it– it didn’t last that long though ’cause it’s like you said, not very phyllis-like.

Chance: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. Hey! Hey! I, uh– I thought you had a meeting.

Sharon: Well, you went to so much trouble, I felt bad turning you down for a picnic, so I told adam that we had to push our meeting back. Um, I came back here to try to catch you, but I see that summer has taken my place.

Tucker: I tell ya, that kid gets cuter by the day.

[ Devon chuckling]

Devon: He could just be the cutest little ring bearer this town’s ever seen.

Tucker: Really?

Devon: Hey. Maybe. We’ll see.

[ Tucker gasping ]

[ Groaning ]

Tucker: Well, I just gotta tell you, yet again, devon, how honored I am that you agreed to be my best man. Um… I don’t think I can come up the words to express it.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: Well, hey, I’m– I’m very happy that things are working out for you, and abby and i are both very happy for you and ashley. Wish you guys the best.

Tucker: Thanks.

Devon: But I gotta say that abby’s not too thrilled with her mom right now.

Tucker: Oh, wow. Abby more upset with her mom than she is with me.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: Who saw this day coming?

Devon: It just– it seems like ashley’s determined to tear down jabot just ’cause of how much she hates diane, and doesn’t care about who she hurts in the process.

Tucker: No, that’s not quite true. You know how much jabot means to ashley. She’s just concerned that jack and diane are gonna do irreparable harm to the company and to themselves. To jack. And I think– I hope, that I have dissuaded ashley from pursuing her more, uh, aggressive plans, and instead concentrate on the wedding, and our new venture together, kind of thing.

Devon: Yeah. It’s crazy ’cause it sounds like you’re the logical, clear-headed one in the relationship, man.

Tucker: I know, who would’ve thunk, right?

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: Yeah. And she won’t say it, but I think this feud with jack’s really breaking her heart. So, I’m gonna do whatever I can to spare her any more pain.

Devon: Well, I don’t see how abby can find any fault in that.

Ashley: You are in the perfect position to expose diane. She can’t be trusted. Now, I’ve always known that, and I’m incredibly grateful that you know that, too. Now that she is firmly ensconced in jabot’s executive suite, it’s only a matter of time before she shows everybody who she really is.

Billy: Go on.

Ashley: And with a little bit of prodding…

Billy: By me.

Ashley: Yes. She’s going to mess everything up because, billy, she doesn’t know what the hell she’s doing on her mad quest for power. And ultimately, everybody will see how she’s hurting our father’s company.

Billy: So, you want me to push her buttons?

Ashley: In ways that I have never been able to. I’ve seen it clearly. You can fix everything. That can lead to skin and saves me money? I’m starting to like downy.

Summer: I– I’m gonna get going. Chance made this beautiful picnic for you, sharon, so you should enjoy it.

Sharon: Uh, no, summer, don’t be silly. Why don’t you stay? I’m sure that chance’s idea of a meal for two was based on his hearty appetite, so I’m sure there’s enough food to go around.

[ Summer chuckling ]

Summer: Um, nah, I gotta get to work anyway, so. Thanks.

Chance: Yeah.

Sharon: How is she doing?

Chance: Oh, well, you know how tough the end of a marriage can be. She’s a strong woman, though. She’ll be all right. Anyways, have a seat. Welcome. Jump on in. What do we got? I got everything. I got, you know, some quiche…

Devon: Yeah, I do need to confess, though, that abby and I both thought that you were the one pushing ashley to go to war with jack.

Tucker: Don’t worry about that. I totally understand why you would, given my past.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: But, now it’s not the case.

Devon: Yeah, I know that. Abby believes that now, too. She has a completely different opinion about it and she thinks her mom is the one who’s behind going after jack and the company.

Tucker: Hm.

Devon: And she’s kind of freaked out about it ’cause you know how much she loves her mother and her family.

Tucker: Oh, yeah. But she really shouldn’t worry because there’s nothing too nefarious about any of ashley’s intentions. She just doesn’t trust diane. Neither do I, frankly. She wants to save jack and preserve the sterling legacy of jabot and all that.

Devon: Well, maybe ashley just needs to make that clear to abby. ‘Cause I don’t honestly think ashley realizes how an abbott sibling battle could have consequences that go way past just business.

Tucker: Okay. I’ll do whatever I can. Ashley and abby should not be at odds right now. Especially now.

Ashley: I did not handle things well. I admit it. I mean, I was angry, and I– I let my resentment get the best of me. But even after what happened last night, you and jack and diane are still on better terms than– than I am, for sure.

Billy: So you– you want me to spy on them for you and nudge diane to the dark side?

Ashley: No, I’m not asking you to spy, billy, and very little nudging. I mean, maybe a gentle push until diane shows her true agenda. The company falters, it’s– it’s weakened, and then we move in and we acquire jabot, and we save our father’s company. You and i save our father’s company. Okay? It’s for the good of jabot, don’t you see that?

Billy: Ashley–

Ashley: We’re talking about our father’s legacy. Okay? You could be the hero of the family. Do you get that?

Billy: Yeah. I get it, okay? I understand preserving our family’s legacy, but what you’re asking me to do right now…

[ Sighing ] I’m gonna have to think about it.

Jack: So, you feeling any better?

Diane: About finding a new director of marketing? Yes. About our son making a mess of his life? No.

[ Knocking on door ]

Summer: Hey. Sorry to interrupt again.

Jack: No, not at all. Come on in.

Summer: I thought that you might wanna see a hard copy of the press release announcing chelsea’s hiring.

Jack: Yeah. This is– this is great. Thank you. Hey. You all right?

Summer: No. [ Chuckles ] But I will be.

Diane: Let us know if there’s anything we can do.

Summer: I think that I’m just starting to accept that it’s over between me and kyle. There’s no going back to what we had, and if he can move on, so can I. So, that’s what I’m gonna do now. Thanks.

[ Jack sighing ] Trelegy for copd.

Sharon: Summer needs a friend right now. It’s nice that you could be there for her.

Chance: Yeah, you know, I’m still getting to know her. I can just relate to what she’s going through. But enough about summer. I wanna focus on you.

Sharon: Oh, yeah?

Chance: Yeah. I am very happy you were able to join me today. Hope I didn’t put too much pressure on you. I know getting this company up and running is priority number one, and I do not wanna get in the way.

Sharon: Seeing you is the best part of my day, too. My life is expanding in ways that I could’ve never anticipated. But I can’t let business get in the way of what matters most.

Chance: Like this blueberry.

[ Chuckling ]

Tucker: I’m back. I said hello to our grandson.

Ashley: Thank you. Did you have fun?

Tucker: Yeah. The kid’s got one hell of a playroom. I think I could go over there every day and not play with the same toy twice.

Ashley: Hm.

Tucker: So, what did billy have to say?

Ashley: Yeah. Well, he didn’t agree to help us. I mean, not verbatim, but I think he’s leaning that way. And can you imagine how wonderful it would be if he did? We could actually save jabot. I mean, we could. And maybe, maybe even jack. I mean, well, listen, it might not be too late. That’s– that’s all I’m saying, okay? That’s it.

Tucker: Yes. Whatever you say, my dear. I– I am still most interested in what we are creating together. That’s the destination that I– I care about. How we get there doesn’t matter to me. But we have some more urgent matters to discuss.

Ashley: What?

Tucker: You need to make things right with abby.

Ashley: What are you talking about? Things are pretty good with abby. I mean, you know–

Tucker: Yeah, you know.

Ashley: What?

Tucker: But what we’re planning, right? Uh, no matter how we spin it, no matter how we go about it, could come between the two of you, so I just think we need to do whatever it takes to prevent that from happening.

Jack: Hey.

Billy: Hey. I got some news.

Jack: About ashley?

Billy: Our sister asked me to join her version of our plan. She wants me to be a trojan horse here in jabot in order to push you to become greedy and controlling so you would then see her for who she really is.

Jack: My god.

Billy: The master plan, as far as I see it, is to allow diane to damage jabot.

Jack: Wait, damage it how?

Billy: Her ambitions. Her bad decisions. Her words, not mine. My role in the whole thing is to basically allow it to happen. To let jabot fall, not so far that it actually harms the reputation, but enough for tucker and ashley to come in and rake the assets, the employees. Ashley and tucker’s new company, simply “ashley,” I think it’s named, would then take control. Swallow up jabot. This is our sister’s plan to protect our father’s legacy. It’s a power play if I’ve ever seen one.

Diane: So, this is all about me? Ashley has hated me since the first day I set foot in this building decades ago. But you know what, don’t get angry. This is a good thing.

Jack: A good thing?

Diane: Yes. She and tucker clearly trust billy enough to include him in their plans. We just need to figure out how to use that to our advantage.