Days Short Recap Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Brady talked to Marlena about what happened between Tate and Holly during the prom. He agreed with Theresa about what happened. Marlena wondered if he agreed with her because she was right or because of his feelings for her. Brady assured her that they were co-parents. He did admit that they had a moment together. Brady said that Theresa wants to be with Alex. She wondered what he wanted. He wasn’t concerned about his feelings. Marlena assured him that she would be there for him and left for the hospital. Alex talked to Bonnie about getting engaged to Theresa. She wondered if he talked to Justin about it. He let her know that he didn’t because of the way he reacted towards her. Bonnie told him that Theresa was manipulating him. Theresa overheard Bonnie and glared at her. Johnny and Paulina brought Chanel to the hospital. Chanel was cramping in the elevator. Mark took them to an examination room. He wanted Paulina to wait outside. She reluctantly left. Chanel let Johnny know that she was scared. Johnny tried to comfort her. Marlena ran into Leo at the hospital. She agreed to see him. He told her about his horrible meeting with his mother. Marlena told him that he’s not a dependent child so he shouldn’t give his mother power over him. He could do anything he liked. Leo was happy with their session and wondered if the doctor (Mark) was worth checking out. Theresa wondered why it was okay for Bonnie to talk about her behind her back. Bonnie said she talked about things she would say to her face. Alex assured Theresa that he trusted her, and he was committed to making a life with her. Theresa wondered why Bonnie made a 180. Bonnie said Justin’s concerns were why she was concerned. She changed the subject to talk about Xander and Sarah’s wedding. Bonnie let it slip that Xander’s mother might be at the wedding. Theresa’s panicked at the idea of her being at the wedding. She didn’t think it was a good idea since she’s an alcoholic. Bonnie thought she might have changed liked her. Alex wondered why Theresa was so worried about it.

Mark performed an ultrasound on Chanel. He gave her Felicity’s stuffed animal to hold. After the ultrasound, Mark told Chanel and Johnny that she had a miscarriage. Johnny and Chanel were heartbroken and confused since he told them the baby was fine. Mark said a spontaneous loss could happen for any reason and it’s not unusual. He said one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. Mark apologized for their loss. Johnny started crying as he comforted Chanel. Leo told Marlena about his conversation with Mark. She reminded him that they just met. Marlena didn’t want him to read too much into since they just met. She didn’t want him to get hurt. Theresa told everyone they needed to be wary of long-lost family members showing up after what happened with Konstantin. Bonnie said they couldn’t find Xander’s mother so there was nothing to worry about. Paulina went to Chanel’s room while she was crying in Johnny’s arms. Johnny told her that they lost the baby. Chanel blamed Paulina for their loss. Johnny glared at her.

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Days Short Recap Monday, June 24, 2024

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Marlena talked to Eric about John feeling guilty about Konstantin’s daughter. She said John went to Konstantin’s daughter’s grave to relieve the guilt he was feeling. Brady and Theresa went in Tate and Holly’s room at the Salem Inn. Theresa said she knew they would be having sex. Tate said they were there so they could be alone. Theresa yelled at Tate for lying to them. Alex pulled out a ring box. He talked to Victor’s portrait. While talking to the portrait, he told Victor that he knows he wouldn’t approve of Theresa, but he hoped he would be happy for him. When Maggie walked in, Alex asked how she was doing. Alex said he didn’t blame her for Konstantin. He said he wished she trusted him when she came up with her plan. Maggie said it had been a long time since they were on the same side. He said it was time to change. Harris told Ava that he was leaving Salem. Ava said she didn’t think they were going to have a future after everything she’s done, but he didn’t have to leave Salem. Harris said he wasn’t leaving because of her. He said Hope had a lead on Megan and asked him to follow up because she couldn’t leave Bo’s side. Since he didn’t know how long it would take him to find Megan he didn’t expect Ava to wait for him. Ava asked him if he wanted her to wait. Harris said he didn’t approve of what she’s done, but he understood why she did it. He said she meant a lot to him but he couldn’t get past his trust issues. Ava said she understood.

EJ told Nicole that he saw her kiss Eric when she was drunk. He said he told her now because he didn’t want there to be any secrets between them. Even though he loves her, he’s afraid he’s going to lose her. Nicole told him he’s the only one she loves. Their son is a product of their love. While they were talking, Theresa came in with Holly. Brady brought Tate home. Tate told Marlena and Eric what happened. Marlena said she thought his parents did what they thought was best. Tate wanted Eric to support him. Eric said it was a tough decision. Tate said he wanted help with Theresa, but Marlena reminded him that she’s his mother. She said if he and Holly wanted to be accepted as a couple, they had to prove they could be trusted. Alex told Maggie that they were family and that Victor wouldn’t want them to be fighting. He said her telling him to live up to Victor’s legacy and make him proud stuck with him. Alex asked if they could bury the hatchet for Victor’s sake. Maggie said they already did. Harris told Ava that he was taking a leave of absence from the police force. Ava said she didn’t know how to say goodbye. Harris said he didn’t know how to either. Theresa told Nicole and EJ that Holly and Tate were hooking up at the Salem Inn. Nicole and Theresa ended up arguing with each other. When Jude started crying, EJ threw Theresa to leave. When EJ came back, Holly told them what happened with Tate. Holly said Nicole should understand what it’s like to have feelings for someone everyone thinks is wrong for you. When Theresa went home, Alex proposed to her. She accepted his proposal.

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Interview with Hunter King

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Hunter King, star of "Two Scoops of Italy" on Hallmark (Photo from her Instagram)

Interview with Hunter King, star of “Two Scoops of Italy” on Hallmark by Krista 6/18/24

Speaking with Hunter was so much fun.  It’s probably my favorite interview I’ve ever done because I was really familiar with her and her work on “Young and the Restless.” Seeing her in a different role in this movie was great.

She was so friendly and so much fun to talk to.  I could have talked to her for an hour.  She loves to read like I do, and so we shared our favorite books.  She was so interesting, and I loved hearing about her experiences on this movie and her challenges she faced as well.
The movie airs Saturday, June 22 on Hallmark Channel, or  streaming on Peacock.

Transcript (not edited yet)

Hunter King: Thank you so much for having me.

Krista Chain: Okay. My 1st question is, how did you decide to accept the part in 2 scoops of Italy? What was the audition process, or were you approached by someone to to look at the script? How did that all come about?

Hunter King: Hallmark approached me with the script, and immediately I heard Italy, and I was like, I’m in. Count me in but then I obviously went and read the script, and it was just so charming and such a

Hunter King: like such a sweet feel! Good love story! I love a Romcom such a sucker for a Romcom. So anytime I get the opportunity to do a Romcom, I immediately take it.

Hunter King: But I love the story arc. I love the character arc and obviously getting to take place in Italy is not not a bad day.

Krista Chain: That’s right. And so that answered my next question. I know sometimes when they film movies, they don’t actually film where it’s being set. So it was filmed in Italy.

Hunter King: It was filmed in Italy. I don’t know how I got so lucky to get to film a movie that is based in Italy and actually takes place in Italy. But I somehow I don’t know. I I won the lottery with this one. I really did. It was

Hunter King: more magical than you could even imagine. It was just

Hunter King: a dream come true.

Krista Chain: Well, the movie was excellent.

Hunter King: Thank you. Thank you so much. I’m so happy that you liked it. It was so much fun to film. It was really so like just a blast.

Krista Chain: It looks like it would have been a really good time.

Hunter King: Thank you.

Krista Chain: So what was your favorite part of the movie.

Hunter King: Oh, my favorite part of the movie there I mean, there were so many

Hunter King: fun scenes that we film Nicolet, my co-star. He was great. He was very patient with me, teaching me many Italian words in between in between takes. I just would constantly ask him what different things mean, and then somehow would not remember any of it. 20 min later would have to ask him all over again. A great patient teacher and a great Co star. But getting to film just in all these different amazing locations was just

Hunter King: just I don’t even know how to describe it. And some of the things that we did like. Vespa scenes were so fun because we couldn’t really ride the vesque class they needed to like get us

Hunter King: like the certain camera angles, so we’d be up on the back of a truck with the vespas drafted kind of on a trailer behind. It was just so much fun getting to shoot these different things, and there was so many fun experiences like that on this one.

Krista Chain: So you had never worked with your co-star before.

Hunter King: No, no! This was the 1st time.

Krista Chain: Oh, okay, we all had really good chemistry together.

Hunter King: Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, no, he was. He was lovely. He was great. And I give him major props because filming

Hunter King: a movie in your second language. I luckily only had to say a couple of Italian words, and that was difficult for me. So I was like, I don’t know how you’re doing this. That is so hard. And he handled it like such a pro. And just was, Yeah, I was. I was very impressed.

Krista Chain: Okay? And what was your biggest challenge in filming this movie?

Krista Chain: Did you have any obstacles or challenges.

Hunter King: I’m trying to think of my biggest. I mean, honestly, that sounds again, Mika having to film a whole movie in your second language, when I only had to say a couple of words, but I somehow always would botch the words, and the director would tell me, I’m like, Okay, wait, wait. Remind me how to say that like right before we would start filming.

Hunter King: And he’d be like, this is how you say this is how you say it. I’m like, Okay, okay? And then we’d go to film. And I somehow go back to saying it the wrong way. And I would do that so many times. Oh, my God! I felt so bad! And Mika is over here just handling it all like it’s a breeze, and I’m like I can’t even say 2 words in Italian without having to do it 5 different times. So that was probably the most challenging, and the most takes that I had to do was on the Times, that I would have to stay

Hunter King: forwards in Italian, and I would screw it up every time.

Krista Chain: So the biggest challenge was the language. Then.

Hunter King: Yeah, luckily I only had a little bit, but somehow it was still challenging for me. Yeah.

Krista Chain: I can imagine it would have been for me as well.

Hunter King: It was hard it was hard. But I’m I’m determined to get my Italian down, so that the next time I go there I can say more than how to order an espresso at a cafe.

Krista Chain: Is it was that the 1st time you had ever been to Italy.

Hunter King: I’d been to Italy once before, like

Hunter King: 1011 years prior and so now I feel like I appreciated it even more, and getting to be there for work was just

Photo: Hunter King, Sara Mondello Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Moris Pucciosuch an incredible opportunity that I will never forget.

Krista Chain: Well, I have also watched you and young and the restless.

Krista Chain: And so I was just wondering what is the differences in filming a movie and filming a TV show.

Hunter King: Well, I’d say the number one difference between the 2 is just the pace

Hunter King: with the young wrestles. We had to

Hunter King: an hour’s worth of a show in one day, and sometimes more, because we would film like a episode and a quarter or something like that every single day. And

Hunter King: the pacing was just so fast, and you had to. Some days. I had, I think, the most dialogue I ever had in one day was like 55 pages for the young, the restless. When you film a movie, you have, like, you know, 4 5 pages of dialogue that day so definitely the pace. And you get a lot more time and a lot more takes when you film a movie which is nice.

Hunter King: and that one, it’s almost like doing a play every single day is you got to know your stuff? You get one, maybe 2 takes, and then you’re moving on.

Krista Chain: Wow!

Hunter King: Yeah.

 

Krista Chain: That. That’s 1 reason I really wanted to talk with you today, because I have watched you for so long, and the young and the restless and then saw this movie. And so I really wanted to to have a chance to talk with you today.

Hunter King: Oh, I’m so excited that we’re getting to talk. Then I mean, I feel like the soap opera fans. It’s like

Hunter King: the best kind of fans because you guys are dedicated. You’re watching

Hunter King: single day, like you know the story you? I always said that the fans of the show know the show better than I do, cause they’ve watched for years that they’re like. No, this person was with this person, but then they cheated on this person, and now they have a baby with this person I’m like, Oh, my God! I didn’t even know that. So.

Hunter King: Major Boss.

Krista Chain: My grandmother got me into watching the soap operas.

Hunter King: I love that that’s so sweet. I love that.

Krista Chain: Yeah. When I was when I was young I used to stay with her some during the summer and stuff, and when I was sick from school, and she always had to watch Young and the restless.

Hunter King: Love that, and then they then you get hooked. You watch one episode. You’re like, now I need to know what happens, and.

Hunter King: That’s how they do it. Yep.

Krista Chain: That’s right. And so you I noticed in the movie that you were a chef. Do you have

Krista Chain: passion for cooking and baking yourself, or.

Hunter King: I’m learning. I definitely don’t have the same skills as Danielle for sure. Nowhere close. I have many different battle wounds, as I call them from cooking different burn marks or different cuts on my fingers and scars from accidentally cutting myself.

Hunter King: So I’m definitely nowhere near her level. But I do enjoy it, and I’ve started cooking more and more within this last year, and I’m getting better. It’s edible. That’s for sure. It’s edible, questionable. But we’re getting there slowly.

Krista Chain: That’s the main thing.

Hunter King: I just want to be good enough to eat. I don’t need to be Michelin Star just good enough to eat. That’s it.

Krista Chain: And that I have some. I have some burn marks, too, so.

Hunter King: You get it? Yeah, it takes time.

Krista Chain: So what are you? Some of your hobbies that you do in your free time, when you’re not working.

Hunter King: Oh, my gosh! I always feel so boring when people ask me about my hobbies. I’m like, I like my dogs. I love to read. I’m a really big reader. My boyfriend. And I, we love TV and movies. And so we do watch a lot of TV. We have a whole list of different things that we’ve been watching this year. And it’s

Hunter King: it’s a substantial amount. I’m like, okay, we need to slow down on the TV. Cause this is this is getting out of control. But we do love to watch. We have our favorite shows together. But I I’m a big, big reader, and surprise surprise. Most of the books I read are wrong coms, so I just I keep away from them. I love them so much.If you are in the market for superclone, http://swisswatch.is/ Super Clone Rolex is the place to go! The largest collection of fake Rolex watches online!

Krista Chain: I love to read as well. What’s your favourite book?

Hunter King: Oh, I mean, I love Colleen Hoover. Just it starts with us. It ends with us, or it ends with us and starts with us. We’re both so good. Verity was incredible. Have you read any colleen Hoover books.

Krista Chain: I haven’t.

Hunter King: Oh, okay, you’re gonna be.

Hunter King: I’m telling you it’s gonna change your life. You’re gonna thank me. You’re gonna come back and you’d be like you were right. Go and read, it ends with us and then read, it’s it’s weird. It starts with it ends with us. Then it starts with us is the sequel, and then a totally different book. Verity.

Hunter King: another one of our books, which I think that that’s 1 of them is

Hunter King: oh, another good one but those are really good, so try those. But.

Krista Chain: Okay.

Hunter King: For you if you want some Romcom books. I got you.

Krista Chain: I I’ve been reading some freedom. Macfadden, have you read her.

Hunter King: No, I haven’t.

Krista Chain: The housemaid and the co-worker, the teacher.

Krista Chain: Those are. Those are the ones. I just finished the coworker, and it was really good. So I’m fixing about to start the teacher.

Hunter King: Ok, all right, I’ll put those on my list. I’ll definitely do that because I’m almost done with my book now, and I need a new one. Check out, Emily Henry, too.

Krista Chain: I’ve seen her, but I’ve never read any of hers either.

Hunter King: If you like. Hallmark, you’d love her books. They’re just so feel good and just make it just feels like you’re reading a warm hug it just they’re just delicious. You gotta read her books.

Krista Chain: I’ll definitely check her out.

Krista Chain: And have you ever worked with you said you had never worked with your co-star before.

Hunter King: No, I have not. This was our 1st movie together.

Krista Chain: Oh, wow! Well, who is someone that you would like to work with that? You’ve never worked with.

Hunter King: oh, my gosh! I mean there’s so many different

Hunter King: great people in Hallmark jonathan Bennett would be so fun. I’ve been a fan of his forever.

Hunter King: Tyler, big fan of his, would love to work with him. Well, I’ve said this before, and I’ve been so lucky with all of the people that I’ve worked with both men and women, just like some of the loveliest people. So if I ever got the opportunity to work with any of my co-stars again, and film either a sequel or another thing, I would jump at the opportunity, because I’ve been so fortunate to have made so many amazing friendships with the people that I’ve worked with, and they’re all not just like great actors, but great people as well.

Krista Chain: I I would think that would be one of the most fun parts of doing movies and stuff like that is getting to meet different people, and making friendships with different ones.

Hunter King: Yeah, no, that honestly, that’s probably my favorite part of getting to do movies and just meeting so many different people and people that you would never would have met, or that live in different places that live in Italy. Now.

Krista Chain: Rather.

Hunter King: In Canada. And so it does make you feel more connected to the.

Krista Chain: And go into different places.

Krista Chain: and I think I had one more question. Do you have any projects coming up that you can tell us about?

Hunter King: I have. Well, I don’t think I’m really allowed to say much about it. I haven’t filmed it yet, but I’m going to be filming a very fun homework movie soon that I cannot wait for. It’s like a dream job. I mean, all the ones that I’ve done have been amazing and just so much fun. And this one is gonna be no different. It’s just gonna be.

Hunter King: Oh, I can’t wait. I’m like bursting at the seams waiting to tell people about it, but it’s gonna be a good one, I promise.

Krista Chain: Oh, I can’t wait to see it!

Hunter King: Thank you.

Krista Chain: Well, thank you so much for talking with me today. And I really, I really did enjoy getting to meet you and talk to you today.

Hunter King: Thank you so much. Thank you for having me. I’m so glad that you got to watch the movie, and that you’ve watched the young the wrestlers for years, but it was so lovely to talk to you.

Krista Chain: Thank you so much. You take care of yourself and have a wonderful day.

Hunter King: Thank you. You, too. Have a good weekend.

Krista Chain: You too. Bye, bye.

 

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"Two Scoops of Italy" key artHUNTER KING (Daniella) – Hunter King is best known for her work as a series regular on CBS’ Life in Pieces opposite Colin Hanks, Betsy Brandt and Thomas Sadoski. King can also be recognized as Summer Newman on The Young and the Restless, a role for which she earned two Daytime Emmys. In feature work, King starred in A Girl Like Her opposite Jimmy Bennett, which garnered incredible reviews for confronting bullying in schools. King was cast as the lead in ABC’s 2020 comedy pilot Prospect. Most recently, King wrapped shooting the lead in the indie feature Give Me Your Eyes. For Hallmark Channel she was last seen starring in The Santa Summit, as well as The Professional Bridesmaid, and A Royal Corgi Christmas. For Hallmark Mystery King also starred in Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths.

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AN AMERICAN CHEF TRAVELS TO ITALY AND MEETS A HANDSOME GELATIERE HUNTER KING AND MICHELE ROSIELLO STAR IN TWO SCOOPS OF ITALY

A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING JUNE 22, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Shot Entirely on Location in Italy As Part of the Network’s June 2024 Passport to Love Programming Event

Chef Danielle Turner (King) is facing a dilemma of gastronomic proportions and might lose her restaurant unless she can come up with a new menu that will wow her investor. Desperate for epicurean inspiration she travels to Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman village. Danielle soon meets Giancarlo Donati (Rosiello), a charming local gelatiere facing his own crisis of the gelato variety. Giancarlo introduces Danielle to the flavors, the culture, the gelato and other charms of the quaint town and together they motivate and encourage one another. As Danielle’s falls for Italy, she discovers it might not be the only thing to capture her heart.

Two Scoops of Italy is from MarVista Entertainment in association with Cattleya. Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew and Todd Y. Murata are executive producers. Roger M. Bobb is co-executive producer. The movie is produced by Christina Giubbeti. Roger M. Bobb directed from a script by Eric Brooks and Nicole Baxter, from a story by Abdi Nazemian

Executive Producers: Larry Grimaldi
Hannah Pillemer
Fernando Szew
Todd Y. Murata
Co-Executive Producer: Roger M. Bobb
Producer: Christina Giubbeti
Production Credit: A MarVista Entertainment Production in association with Cattleya
Directed by: Roger M. Bobb
Written by: Eric Brooks and Nicole Baxter
Story by: Abdi Nazemian
Director of Photography: Patrizio Patrizi
Production Designer: Tiziana Liberotti
Edited by: William Lynch
Music By: Jamie Coleman
Costume Designer: Claudette Lilly
Casting by: Teresa Razzauti

Cast: Hunter King (Danielle Turner)
Michele Rosiello (Giancarlo Donati)
Sara Mondello (Elida)
Simone Colombari (Aldo Donati)
Ruby Kammer (Sarah Turner)
Michele Augusto Magni (Bruno)
Serge Pirilli (La Rana)
Alessia Franchin (Marta)
Davy Eduard King (Owen Bridges)
Lorenzo Padalino (Nico)
James Tumminia (Mario Chiellini)

Photo: Hunter King, Michele Rosiello Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Moris Puccio

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Y&R Short Recap Friday, June 28, 2024

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Summer hires Chloe again to help Sally with the newest Marquetti collection while Chelsea is on her leave of absence. Summer notices Audra and Kyle talking and later asks Audra what is going on between her and Kyle. Audra thinks Summer is very nosy for an ex-wife because it shouldn’t matter to her what Kyle does with her.

Kyle tells Jack and Diane he has another job and he has to pack up his office. Jack is heartbroken that Kyle is leaving Jabot and asks Diane to talk to Kyle and stop him from leaving Jabot, but she thinks the new job will be good for him.

Mariah and Tessa are worried about Sharon who seems unable to concentrate for long periods of time. Sharon calls her doctor and tells the doctor her new bipolar medicine is making her feel odd.

Faith tells Lucy about college life and the accident she had when she was drinking and how she almost died. Faith encourages Lucy not to drink because it isn’t fun.

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Days Update Thursday, June 27, 2024

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Stefan sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion, wondering what is taking so long. EJ then arrives so Stefan asks what happened and where he’s been. EJ responds that he was tied up in court, trying to get his wife out of prison. Stefan asks where she is and when she’s coming home. EJ then responds that she isn’t.

Nicole sits at the Spectator office with Jude and talks about EJ being pretty upset about Johnny moving to California so they have to do everything they can to lift her spirits. Nicole then gets a call from Eric and says she heard he wasn’t coming in today, so she asks if everything is okay. Eric is at the Pub and says he’s fine and just wanted to call to check on her. Nicole assumes he heard about the drama with Tate and Holly at the prom. Eric confirms he happened to be at Marlena’s when Brady came home with Tate.

Brady is shocked to learn that Alex and Theresa are engaged. Brady calls it unexpected and tells Alex that he doesn’t know what to say. Alex suggests he could try “congratulations” but senses that he’s not really feeling it.

Theresa questions how Sarah tracked down an address for Xander’s mom as she thought Bonnie said it was a dead end. Sarah explains that Xander called his aunt even though she had been estranged from his mother, but Fiona recently reached out and gave her an address. Theresa questions if she’s still at that address. Sarah declares that the only way to find out is sending her a wedding invitation and seeing what happens but Theresa tells her that she can’t do that. Sarah questions why she can’t invite Xander’s mother to their wedding and why Theresa even cares. Theresa claims she’s just heard that she has a lot of issues and is a raging alcoholic. Theresa asks why they are assuming she still is when she could be sober now. Theresa argues that she could be a loose cannon ready to go off like Konstantin. Bonnie calls this a completely different situation and says it’s not like Xander’s mom will try to kill anybody. Theresa says she’s just ruined that she will ruin everything like Sarah’s wedding to Xander. Theresa asks what if Fiona gets bombed and say awful things. Sarah jokes that anyone could do that. Sarah knows she doesn’t know Xander’s mother but she chooses to believe she would be happy to be at the wedding. Bonnie questions why exactly Theresa cares so much when she isn’t Xander’s biggest fan. Theresa says she cares about them, Maggie, Alex, and Justin so she thinks if this woman comes to Salem and starts stirring things up, there could be some really terrible consequences for all of them.

Alex knows Brady and Theresa have history but he didn’t think he would have a problem since just the other night, he wished them the best. Brady claims that it’s just that Alex marrying Theresa affects Tate and admits that he thinks they are moving too quickly. Alex reminds Brady that he bought the ring awhile ago and was going to propose on Valentine’s Day. Alex says he partly didn’t feel he was ready for the responsibility of committing to a recovering addict. Alex starts to say more but stops. Brady says they are talking about his ex-wife so he won’t be telling him anything he doesn’t already know. Alex says it’s more his own cynicism as he always has a hard time trusting people which he calls not the best way to go through life. Brady asks if he’s having a hard time trusting Theresa. Alex says he had a hard time in the past but now, he completely trusts her. Brady then warns that maybe he shouldn’t.

Nicole tells Eric that she’s more upset with Theresa than Holly. Nicole calls Theresa insane for insulting Holly. Eric admits that Theresa can be high strung sometimes. Nicole complains that Theresa put all the blame on Holly like she’s a criminal mastermind and none on Tate. Eric asks what Holly had to say. Nicole says she groaned and moaned and now she’s grounded again. Nicole adds that what disappoints her the most is that Holly was lying to her again after all they had been through. Eric says he understands and he knows they love each other a lot. Eric calls them both kind and good people. Nicole thanks him. Eric encourages that this too shall pass and says he’ll let her get back to work. Eric reminds Nicole that he’s always there for her and Holly if they need him. Nicole thanks him and tells him to have a good day as they hang up. Xander then arrives at the Spectator office with Victoria and comments on them both being on baby duty. Nicole reveals that she just asked Chad for time off so she’ll be on baby duty at home. Xander congratulates her on getting her son back. Nicole says she’s grateful and calls it a dream come true. Xander acknowledges that it must be for EJ as well but that for Eric, it must be his worst nightmare.

Stefan angrily reminds EJ that they had a deal where he agreed not to tell Nicole the truth about Jude’s father while EJ agreed to get Gabi out of prison. EJ tells him to keep his voice down but Stefan screams that he won’t until his wife is out of prison. EJ shouts that he tried his best which Stefan mocks. Stefan declares that if EJ is striking out, he’s losing his family. Stefan warns EJ to try harder because his house of cards depends on it. EJ complains about Stefan threatening him. EJ says he met with the judge and presented the evidence that Gil likely murdered Li and he recommended Gabi’s release. EJ adds that the judge was receptive to his argument but there’s one hitch. EJ reveals he provided photos of Clyde’s black book but the judge insists on wanting the physical evidence in hand to move forward, otherwise Gabi is not getting out of prison.

Sarah doesn’t get Theresa’s concern about terrible consequences of Xander’s mother coming to their wedding. Sarah argues that she’s an alcoholic, not a homicidal maniac, and she could be sober by now. Theresa admits she might be overreacting a bit. Theresa talks about when someone has a drinking problem and they tend to not have a censor and say really mean, destructive things. Theresa says that with all that this family has gone through, the last thing they need is more drama. Theresa brings up Victoria but Sarah says she is her concern, not Theresa’s. Theresa realizes that she’s being overprotective and blurting things out, upsetting everybody. Sarah tells her it’s okay and to just trust that she and Xander have thought this through. Sarah acknowledges it might not go perfectly but they are willing to take the risk. Sarah says they need to get the wedding invitations out before the post office closes. Theresa says she didn’t realize she was in a time crunch and then suddenly offers to help with the invitations.

Alex complains about this being the millionth time that Brady suggests he shouldn’t trust Theresa. Brady asks if it bothered Alex when he found he and Theresa in bed together recently. Alex admits it did but says he can hardly hold that against her, because he was sleeping with Kristen and they were both playing stupid games but it’s over now. Alex declares that he knows he wants to be with Theresa and she made it very clear she wants to be with him too. Brady asks if he’s sure she wants him or his money?

EJ reminds Stefan that they don’t have the black book because Melinda is illegally holding it hostage. Stefan tells EJ to go get it then. EJ responds that he doesn’t know where Melinda is as she isn’t responding his calls and she isn’t at home which may be because he just stole her job at Stefan’s behest. Stefan questions blaming him now. EJ tells Stefan to face that his elaborate plan blew up in his face because Melinda absconded with the only piece of evidence that will free Gabi. EJ declares that now Melinda will never cooperate with them and blames Stefan for doing this. Stefan warns that EJ’s head is still on the chopping block so he shouldn’t relish this moment. EJ says he’s not relishing it and has no idea what the hell they are going to do at this point. Stefan decides they need to find a way to get Melinda to cooperate and he thinks he knows how they are going to do that.

Nicole tells Xander that she does feel bad for Eric, especially since this is the second time he fell in love with a baby and had to give it up. Xander says he was trying to do something good when he did it but he knows it was terrible and he was trying to spare Eric and Sarah the pain of losing a child. Xander says in the long run, it did work out pretty good for him. Xander then jokes that Nicole is the OG of baby stealing so maybe Sloan was just taking after her. Nicole calls him a piece of work Xander calls her a hypocrite. Nicole questions why Xander is pretending to care how Eric feels when he didn’t care while gleefully destroying their marriage or when he tried to shoot Eric and put Marlena in a coma instead. Xander asks why she wants to work for him if he’s such a monster and offers to fire her.

Roman sees Eric at the Brady Pub and asks what he’s up to. Eric says he was just checking some web sites and mentions seeing Kate earlier, noting that she seemed a little down which Roman confirms. Eric questions that even with Lucas being free. Roman then reveals that Lucas’s first decision as a free man was to leave for an extended visit with Allie and Will in Arizona. Roman is sure Lucas will be back sooner than later but it just seems like they’ve had to say too many goodbyes lately. Eric says not to pile on, but he may have one more goodbye in the near future. Roman questions who else is leaving town. Eric then reveals that he is. Roman questions if he’s taking a trip. Eric says he means moving as it’s something he’s been struggling with for the past few weeks. Roman understands but it makes him sad to hear him say that. Roman asks where Eric would go. Eric says there are opportunities for other jobs in photography work in other cities. Roman thought he was very happy with his job at the Spectator. Eric says he loves it and he’s proud of the work he and Nicole did with the piece on the homeless. Roman guesses this is more about losing Jude then. Eric responds that there’s actually another problem and it’s Nicole.

Nicole tells Xander that she’s taking time off to care for her son so he can try and fire her and see what Chad says about it. Xander agrees not to fire her but questions her picking a fight with the boss. Nicole says she wasn’t and blames him. Xander decides all is forgiven and he’ll accept her apology. Nicole tells him to forget it as she doesn’t care anyway. Xander says he’s just grateful they can put their past differences behind them and they both came out ahead since now Nicole is married with her son while soon, he and Sarah will be married with their daughter in attendance. Nicole questions Sarah agreeing to marry him again. Xander confirms that she’s working on wedding invitations right now and is going all out to make their wedding special, including even convincing him to invite his mom which surprises Nicole.

Sarah admits they are under a time crunch and asks if Theresa is sure she wouldn’t mind pitching in. Theresa claims that she’d be so happy to help. Bonnie remarks that Theresa is usually the last person to offer free labor, pointing out that she didn’t help her move boxes when she asked. Theresa then admits she has an ulterior motive and that’s because she’s hoping they will return the favor when it comes to her wedding which Sarah questions. Theresa then shows her ring and reveals that Alex proposed last night. Sarah congratulates her. Bonnie asks if they picked a date. Theresa says not yet, but the sooner the better as far as she’s concerned. Bonnie starts talking about how Maggie would love to mend fences with Alex and she’d like for Sarah and Theresa to get along. Bonnie then suggests maybe they should have a double wedding.

Alex says it’s a little insulting to suggest Theresa is only interested in him because he’s rich. Brady says he didn’t mean to insult him as it’s not about him, but about her since Theresa has a history of chasing men with money. Brady calls that one of the reasons she was interested in him at first too and she did some desperate things to get her hands on his money. Alex brings up Theresa marrying Brady while blackout drunk in Las Vegas and says he’s heard it all. Alex gets that Theresa is willing to do some extreme things but insists that is not the case here. Brady asks how he can he be so sure. Alex points out that Theresa was interested in him before she had any idea that he was inheriting Victor’s fortune. Brady asks what if she did have an idea? Alex questions how Theresa could’ve known that he was Victor’s son. Brady reminds him of when they went to Greece and how they went to se Konstantin but Theresa stayed back at the hotel where Shane dropped off Victor’s briefcase which included the only evidence that Alex was Victor’s son. Alex asks if he’s saying that Theresa secretly opened the briefcase. Brady says he knows that Theresa likes to snoop and that she was curious so she could have opened the briefcase since it was the only thing returned from Victor’s plane. Alex realizes if that were true then Theresa would have known the truth about the fortune before they ever even slept together.

Bonnie jokes that double weddings are very popular in Salem and they seldom go wrong except for one time they had two double weddings. Sarah suggests not talking about that. Bonnie thinks a double wedding makes sense since they basically have the same guest list, except Xander’s mom. Theresa points out that the problem is that she and Xander don’t like each other. Sarah acknowledges that Xander isn’t Alex’s biggest fan either and things are especially tense now since finding out that Alex was Victor’s son has made Xander feel like an outcast. Bonnie encourages that this could strengthen the bond between Alex and Xander. Theresa remains unsure while Sarah calls it not a good idea for anyone involved. Bonnie thinks that after everything they’ve been through, a super sized wedding is exactly what the Kiriakis family needs.

Nicole brings up Xander and his mom not getting along. Xander says they were fine when he was a kid as he didn’t start getting in to trouble until he was a teenager. Xander says his dad tried to be there for him in his way, but his mom was flat out done with him like he was a huge burden to her. Nicole is sure it was more complicated than that. Xander feels he was bad news and she wanted nothing to do with him, pointing out that she didn’t even show up to court when he was convicted of manslaughter. Nicole reminds him that Victor stepped in. Xander says Victor got years off his sentence, became a mentor to him, and definitely saved his life. Xander feels his mom didn’t like that one bit. Nicole suggests she thought Victor would be a bad influence on him. Xander says things really fell apart when his dad died and his mom couldn’t take the pain so she decided to numb herself with drinking. Xander says he tried to be there for her but she shut him out. Xander thinks he must have reminded her of his dad. Xander says it was like he lost both parents, but he’s thankful for Victor stepping up when no one else did and letting him work for him. Xander decides he’s sure that Nicole doesn’t care about his sob story. Nicole responds that she’s actually glad he shared with her as it turns out that he’s actually kind of human.

Roman asks Eric about having problems working with Nicole because he still has feelings for her. Eric points out that he isn’t even divorced yet so romance isn’t even on the radar. Roman asks what the issue is then. Eric responds that Nicole brought Jude to work the other day and he of course said no. Roman asks if that was a lie. Eric admits he really loves to see Jude as it was hard saying goodbye. Roman guesses it’s living in the same town as Jude and not being able to be in his life which Eric calls more than he can bear.

Stefan brings up that Melinda asked Rafe for immunity but he couldn’t give that to her, though EJ can. Stefan instructs EJ to give Melinda what she wants and make sure she doesn’t face any charges for stealing Nicole’s baby. EJ asks how the hell Nicole would feel if he allowed Melinda to walk and he can’t tell her that Stefan is blackmailing him. Stefan doesn’t give a damn how he handles it with Nicole. Stefan orders him to handle Melinda, get the evidence, and get Gabi out of prison. Stefan warns EJ to do it today or he will tell Nicole the truth as he then storms out.

Brady tells Alex to think about it. Brady goes over how Theresa could’ve pried open the suitcase, seeing the news, and suddenly going from flirtation to wanting to seal the deal. Brady calls the timing too good. Alex argues that’s not how it played out since Theresa tried to seal the deal with Brady, but he rejected her harshly and he was just there to comfort her. Brady believes that’s what Theresa planned all along, knowing Alex would come in to pick up the pieces. Alex calls it impossible and says he’s sure their hook up was not pre-meditated. Alex adds that if that were ture, it would mean Theresa was playing him the whole time and he can’t and won’t believe that. Alex declares that Brady is wrong.

Bonnie points out that it would be very easy to add Alex and Theresa’s name to the wedding invitations. Sarah says that she and Theresa will talk about it on their own time so Bonnie agrees to drop it for now. Bonnie asks Theresa how prom was and brings up how her daughter Mimi told her about the dance at Salem High 20 years ago where kids dumped blood on Chloe. Theresa remarks that she wouldn’t have minded if they dumped blood on Holly which Sarah questions. Theresa apologizes for forgetting that Holly is Sarah’s niece. Theresa explains that they had just found out that Holly and Tate have been secretly dating even when they told them not to. Sarah knows Holly messed up when she didn’t clear Tate’s name but she’s a kid and she made a mistake. Theresa remarks that she knows Holly too well because she got caught up in drugs too, lied to her parents, and fell in with the wrong crowd. Theresa doesn’t want Tate dating someone like her. Sarah says from what Maggie says, Holly is doing great, not doing drugs, studying hard and turning her life around so she deserves a second chance. Theresa says that’s great just not with her son. Bonnie encourages that she was a wild child too and eventually they grow up. Bonnie remarks that Theresa isn’t the lying, scheming gold digger that she once was…

Eric thinks the only way to put Jude behind him is to put some distance between them. Roman says he understands and brings up when he took a job in DC, it was to get over Marlena but also trying to deal with the fact that Belle wasn’t his daughter. Eric asks if moving away helped him. Roman doesn’t want to say but admits that it did and that is why he will respect Eric’s decision if he chooses to move. Roman adds that selfishly, he will be very sad to see him go. Eric tells him he doesn’t have to worry about anything because nothing is set in stone.

Nicole never thought she would say this but she can relate to Xander since she had major issues with her mom growing up and they fought all the time. Nicole says she blamed her for things that weren’t entirely her fault, but she knows what it’s like to be a teenager feeling like the world is crashing down on her. Nicole talks about feeling like a disappointment to the most important person in your life does a number on your self esteem. Xander asks if they ever worked things out. Nicole says thankfully they were on good terms before her mom died, which is why she thinks it’s good that Sarah invited Xander’s mom to the wedding so maybe there is a chance to repair their relationship before it’s too late. Xander says he’s not too optimistic but decides he would like to introduce his mom to Victoria. Nicole hopes his mom does go to the wedding as she thinks something good can come out of it.

Bonnie tells a story about getting in trouble with the cops. Theresa then asks if they’ve seen the stamps. When Bonnie and Sarah start looking for them, Theresa steals the envelope with Xander’s mom, Fiona Cook’s, wedding invitation.

Brady tells Alex that he’s not claiming to know anything for sure but he’s just saying that it could have hypothetically gone down like that. Alex responds that Brady’s theory is trash and warns him not to say it again, especially in front of Theresa. Theresa then arrives and asks about hearing her name. Theresa asks Alex to lunch which he says he would love to do right now. They go to leave but Brady stops Theresa and says there’s something he has to say to her. Brady informs her that Alex told him the good news, so he congratulates her on her engagement. Theresa thanks Brady and then leaves with Alex.

Xander walks through the town square with Victoria where Sarah joins them. Xander asks how things went with Bonnie. Sarah mentions Theresa helping them which Xander questions. Sarah thinks Theresa was just laying the ground work to ask her for a favor later.

Bonnie is excited that they got done in time for her to watch Body and Soul. Bonnie accidentally knocks over the trash can and finds Fiona’s wedding invitation inside. Bonnie questions who put that there and worries that Sarah let Theresa get in her head. Bonnie then decides to put a stamp on it and calls it a little push to help family do the right thing. Bonnie says that Sarah will be grateful and decides she will put it in the mailbox herself after she watches Body and Soul.

Eric goes to the Spectator office and asks Nicole if she has a moment. Nicole thought he wasn’t coming in today. Eric says he wasn’t going to but there’s something he needs to tell her.

EJ calls Rafe and says he spoke with the judge about Gabi and if he wants Gabi released from prison, he needs to find Melinda Trask immediately.

Stefan goes to prison to visit Gabi (now played by Cherie Jimenez)

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

What the hell is taking so long? Damn it, EJ.

[sighs]

Well, what happened? Where have you been?

Where do you think? I’ve been tied up in court, trying to get your wife out of prison.

And? Where is she? When is she coming home?

She isn’t.


Your daddy’s pretty upset that your brother, Johnny, is moving to California, so we have to do everything we can to lift his spirits, OK? [baby coos] You know what that means, mm-hmm. That means no more spitting up on his fine imported suits, OK? Even though it’s kind of funny. [laughs] [cell phone rings] Oh. Hey, Eric, I heard you weren’t coming in today. Is everything OK?

Yeah, everything’s good. I just wanted to call and– checking in on you, see how you’re doing.

Ah. I assume you heard about the drama with Holly and Tate last night.

Yeah, I happened to be at my mom’s house when Brady came home with Tate. My brother seemed to be a bit upset.

Wow, you and– you and Theresa are getting married.

Yeah, I popped the question last night. She said yes.

Wow, that’s– that’s–that’s– that’s–that’s unexpected. I’m–Alex, I don’t know what to say.

I mean, you could try “congratulations,” but I’m sensing you’re not really feeling it. [sighs]


How did you track down an address for Xander’s mom? I thought Bonnie said that that was a dead end.

Yeah, it was, and then Xander realized that there was a very slim chance that his Aunt Maisie, his mom’s sister, might know how to track her down, so he called her.

Well, why didn’t Xander think of that before?

I know, but I guess his mom and her sister had been estranged for a really long time, so he just kind of figured that was still the case. But as luck would have it, Fiona Cook had just recently reached out to her sister and gave her an address.

Ah! [laughs]

Are you sure that she’s still at that address?

I mean, there’s only one way to find out, just good old-fashioned snail mail, send her a wedding invitation and just see what happens.

You can’t do that.


[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


[dramatic music]

I can’t invite Xander’s mother to our wedding? Why? Why–why do you care?

Well, I’ve–I’ve just heard that this woman has a lot of issues. I mean, she’s a raging alcoholic, is she not?

Why are we assuming she still is? She could very well be sober now.

She could also be, I don’t know, a loose cannon who’s, like, ready to go off. She could be the next Konstantin.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. Theresa, this is a completely different situation. Look, look, look, I know you’re still probably traumatized from that man trying to choke the living daylights out of you, but it’s not like Xander’s mom’s gonna try to kill anybody.

Can we just please get back on track?

I’m on track. Who’s off track?

[sighs]

Look, I just– I’m worried that she’s gonna ruin everything.

What are you talking about? Ruin what?

She–she can ruin your wedding with– with Xander. What if she gets bombed and says a bunch of awful things?

Theresa, anyone could get bombed and say a bunch of awful things. And I know that I don’t know this woman, Xander’s mother, but I choose to believe that she’d be very happy to be at our wedding and will behave appropriately.

And ditto to what she just said. Why do you care so much all of a sudden? I mean, you’re not exactly Xander’s biggest fan.

That’s true, but I care about you, and I care about Maggie, and I care about Alex, and I care about you and–and Justin. And, well, I just think that if this woman just comes to Salem and starts stirring things up, there could be some really terrible consequences for all of us.


Look, Brady, I know you and Theresa have history, obviously. But I didn’t think you’d have a problem with it because just the other night, you wished us the best.

And I do. I do.

OK.

It’s just that you– it’s just that you marrying Theresa affects my son. Our son. And I’ll be honest with you. I’m a little concerned that you two are moving a little too quick on this.

Well, actually, I bought the ring a while back. If you remember, I was gonna do it on Valentine’s Day.

But you didn’t.

Right, and that’s partly because I felt like I wasn’t ready for the responsibility of… committing to a recovering addict.

All right.

And also–

Also what?


Never mind.

No, no, no, Alex, Alex, look, we’re talking about my ex-wife here, so you’re not gonna tell me anything that I probably don’t already know.

I understand that, but this is not so much about Theresa, more about my own cynicism.

Your cynicism?

I just got a hard time trusting people, always thinking that somebody is gonna try to get over on me or privately screw me. It’s not the best way to go through life, right?

Probably not, but you’re telling me that you– you’re having a hard time trusting Theresa.

Had a hard time, past tense.

And now?

Now I… completely trust her.


Well, Alex, maybe you shouldn’t.

[scoffs]


To be honest, I’m more upset with Theresa than I am with Holly. She’s insane. I swear, she was hurling insults at Holly as if she was the one corrupting her precious son.

Yeah, Theresa can be a bit high-strung sometimes. [chuckles]

She’s possessed. I mean, she put all the blame on Holly as if she’s some criminal mastermind and Tate is just some lost babe in the woods. He is a teenage boy, for God’s sake. I don’t think he needed any convincing from Holly to sneak behind his mother’s back and get a hotel room so he could have sex with a beautiful girl.

And what did Holly have to say about that?

[sighs] She… groaned and moaned. And, you know, as it turns out, she’s grounded again. She’s not happy with me, obviously, but… what disappoints me the most is that she’s lying to me again, after all we’ve been through.

I understand. Nicole, I–I know you two love each other a lot. And…you’re both kind, and you’re good people.

Thanks, Eric.

This, too, shall pass.

Yeah, I know.

Well, I’ll let you get back to work and… hey, I just want you to know that I’m always here for you if you need me. That goes for both you and Holly.

Thanks, Eric. Have a good day, OK?

You too. [light music]

Oh, look at us. Both on baby duty.

Yeah, well, I’m about to be on baby duty from home, ’cause I just asked Chad for some time off.

Ah, good for you, and congrats on getting your little boy back.

I’m really grateful. And this really is a dream come true.

Oh, I’m sure, for you and for EJ. Although I imagine, for Eric, this must be his worst nightmare.

[sighs] [dramatic music]

We had a deal, EJ. I agreed not to tell Nicole the truth about Jude’s father, and you agreed, in exchange for my brotherly silence, to get my wife out of prison!

Would you keep your voice down?

No, not until my wife is out of prison!

I tried my best, damn it!

You tried your best? How cute. This isn’t Little League, EJ. This is life. You don’t get a box of orange juice and some apple slices and a participation trophy for striking out. You lose your family.


So try harder. Your house of cards depends on it.

If you threaten me like that again, I will–

You’ll what?

[exhales heavily] Look, I met with the judge. I cited the new evidence that indicated Gil Carter likely murdered Li Shin. And in light of this new discovery, I asked the judge to vacate Gabi’s conviction and recommended her immediate release.

And yet she still isn’t here.

The judge was actually receptive to my argument, but there’s just one hitch.

[laughing] Of course. Let’s hear it.

I was able to provide police photos from the Salem PD of Clyde’s black book, but the judge insists that it needs to be the real deal to move forward. He needs the physical evidence in hand. Otherwise, Gabi is not getting out of prison.

[sighs]


Theresa, your… concern, I don’t– I don’t really get it. Terrible consequences if Xander’s mother comes to Salem for our wedding? She’s a–she’s an alcoholic, not a homicidal maniac. Like I said, she could very well be sober now.

[sighs] OK, I admit that I’m, you know, maybe just overreacting just a bit.

A bit?

Just, the thing is, is that when someone has a drinking problem– OK, and–and–and I understand that we are being sensitive and nonjudgmental here, but when someone is under the influence, they tend to not have a censor, and they tend to say some really mean and destructive things. And, you know, with all the stuff that this family has already gone through, the last thing we need is drama, right? And with little Victoria–

Who is my concern, not yours.

OK. Yes, you’re right. I understand. I–I’m just realizing that I’m being overprotective, and now I’m realizing that I’m also blurting things out and upsetting everybody. [dramatic music]

It’s OK. Can you please just trust that Xander and I have thought this through? And it may not go perfectly, but we are very willing to take that risk.


Of course.

And now we really should get to stuffing these envelopes, because I want to get these out before the post office closes.

Yeah. [chuckles]


Oh, I didn’t realize that you were in such a time crunch.


Hey, I can help you with those.

[laughs] Here we go again, huh? What is this, the– the millionth time you impress upon me that I shouldn’t trust Theresa?

[clears throat] Let me ask you something.

Huh?

Did it bother you when you found Theresa and I in bed together recently?

Yes, Brady, it bothered me.

Right.

But I can hardly hold your little dalliance with her against her, because I was sleeping with Kristen. Theresa and I were both playing these stupid games, and it’s over now. I know I want to be with her, and she made it very clear she wants to be with me too.

Are you sure she wants you… or your money?


[scoffs] [clears throat]

Now, as you’re well aware, we don’t have the little black book because Melinda is illegally holding it hostage.

So what’s the problem, Mr. DA? Go get it.

I don’t know where she is. She’s not returning my calls. She’s not at home. Oh, maybe, maybe because I just stole her job at your behest.

Oh, so this is my fault.

Oh, face it, Stefan. Your elaborate little plan has completely backfired. Trask has absconded with the only piece of evidence that is going to free your wife, and now she is never going to cooperate with us. You’ve done this.

You know, your head is still on the chopping block, so I wouldn’t relish this moment too much if I were you.

Oh, I’m not relishing anything. I just have no idea what the hell we’re going to do at this point.


All right, we need to find a way to get Melinda to cooperate.


And I think I know how we’re gonna do that.


I do feel sad for Eric, especially because this is the second child that he’s fallen in love with that he’s had to give up. You know, Sloan being this time, and last time, it was–

Because of me.

Mm.

But in my defense, I was trying to do something good, so…

By stealing Brady and Kristen’s baby?

You’re right, it was– it was terrible. But in my head, I was trying to spare Eric and Sarah the pain of losing a child– well, Sarah mostly.

And how did that work out?

In the long run, pretty good. I mean, come on. Let’s not forget that when it comes to switching babies, you’re the OG, Nicole. Maybe Sloan was just following in your footsteps, a little bit of karmic revenge, perhaps?

Wow, you are a piece of work.

And you’re a hypocrite.

How am I a hypocrite? And why are you pretending that you care about how Eric feels in all of this? ‘Cause you certainly didn’t care when you were gleefully destroying my marriage or when you tried to shoot him at his mother’s wedding and you put her in a coma instead.

From which she recovered completely.

Oh, well, all is forgiven, then.

Well, not by you, apparently. Look, if I’m such a monster, why’d you even want to work for me? Why don’t you quit? Or better yet, I’ll fire you.

[chuckles]


Hey.

Hey.

What you up to?

Just checking out some websites. I saw Kate earlier. She seemed a bit down.

Yeah, she is.

Even though Lucas’ sentences got commuted?

Well, she was obviously thrilled about that, but then his first decision as a free man was to leave for an extended visit with Allie and Will.

I see.

I’m sure he’ll be coming back sooner rather than later, but it just seems like we’ve had to say too many goodbyes lately.

Yeah. Not to pile it on, but you may have to… have one more goodbye in your near future.

Who else is leaving town?

Me.


You’re leaving town? What, for a trip?

No, I mean– I mean moving. It’s just something I’ve been struggling with the past few weeks.

All right. Well, I understand. It makes me sad to hear you say that. But… where would you go?

Listen, I’ve been submitting opportunities for other jobs, you know, for photography work in other cities.

Eric, I thought you were very happy with your job at “The Spectator.”

Yeah, it’s been great. I’m really–I’m really proud of the piece that Nicole and I did on the homeless.

Right. OK, so this is more about the pain of losing your son– I mean little Jude.

[sighs] Of course, it’s not easy having him around, but… it’s actually because there’s another problem.

And what is that?

It’s Nicole. [light music]


First of all, like I said, I am taking some time off to care for my little boy. So you know what? Go ahead. Try and fire me, and see what Chad has to say about it.

Fine, whatever. Obviously you’re not fired. It’s not a great idea, picking a fight with the boss, though, is it?

I’m not picking a fight with the boss. It’s all you.

OK, OK. All is forgiven. I accept your apology.

What? I didn’t– OK, you know what? Just forget it. I don’t even care, anyway.

I’m just grateful that we can put our past differences behind us. You know, after all that ugliness, we both came out ahead. I mean, you’re married now, happily, with EJ and your beautiful baby boy. And soon Sarah and I will be married with our precious daughter in attendance.

Sarah agreed to marry you again?

Yeah. She’s working on the wedding invitations as we speak. Yeah, she’s going all out to make our wedding as special as possible. Even convinced me to invite my mum. [tense music]


I mean, we are under a time crunch. Are you sure you wouldn’t mind pitching in?

Oh, of course. I am so happy to help.

[chortles] Really?

Yeah, really.

Look, I don’t mean to be rude, but you’re usually the last person to offer up free labor.

What? I’m happy to lend a hand.

Not to me. The other day, I asked you to help me bring in some boxes. And you said, what are the servants for?

I was being funny. And I–I had just gotten my nails done. Look, I–OK. I do have an ulterior motive for helping, and that’s because I’m hoping that you will return the favor when it comes to my wedding.


Your wedding?

Alex proposed last night.


Wow. Congratulations.

Mm-hmm.

When is that wedding happening? I mean, have you two picked a date?

No, not yet, but the sooner, the better, as far as I’m concerned.

Ladies…[chuckles] I have an idea. Well, I know this may sound like it’s coming out of left field, but when you think about it, I mean, it might actually kind of bond you guys, in a way, I mean, since you’re all kind of related anyway. I mean, Maggie, she loves you guys so much, and it would really make her happy if you guys got along. I mean, I know she’s having some trouble with Alex. And he is Victor’s son, though, and she did adore that man. And I know, with all her heart, she would want to be able to mend fences with him and get along better–

Bonnie, I’m so sorry. I love you. What is your point? What’s your idea?

Well, like I said before, I mean, you and Alex are getting married. And you and Xander are getting married. And you guys really are kind of related, well, in a way. So I don’t know… maybe have a double wedding?


Wow. Just a little insulting, don’t you think, suggesting that Theresa’s only interested in me because I’m rich?

Alex, I didn’t mean– I didn’t mean to insult you. This is not about– hey, it’s not about you. It’s about her. The fact is, she has a history of chasing men who have money. As a matter of fact, I’ll tell you this. That’s one of the reasons she was interested in me from the very beginning.

Oh, you mean not because you were such a stud?

Well, I–you know, yeah.

Ah.

Seriously, man, she did some desperate things to get her hands on my money.

Yeah, I know.

I’m telling you.

Yeah, I know, like marrying you in Vegas while you’re blackout drunk. I get it.

Boom.

No, I’ve heard it over and over again. I’ve heard it. I’ve heard it all. I get it. Theresa has an affinity for the finer things in life, and she’s willing to do some extreme things to get there. This is not the case.

How can you be so sure?

Because I’m sure, Brady. She was interested in me before my windfall, before she had any idea that I stood to inherit half of Victor’s fortune.


What if she did have an idea?


How could Theresa have known that I was Victor’s son? [dramatic music]

You remember when the three of us went to Greece, right?

Of course.

You remember how we went after Konstantin and she stayed back at the hotel, right?

Yeah. And?


While we were out, her father delivered Granddad’s briefcase, which happened to be the only thing that contained evidence that you were Victor’s son.


So–so what are you saying, Brady? What, you think she secretly opened the briefcase?

Maybe. I know she likes to snoop. I know she was curious about the events leading up to grandfather’s death. And I can see her deciding just to open up that suitcase because it was the one personal item from that plane.

No, no. I mean, if that were true, then she would have known the truth about the… fortune before her and I even slept together.

Exactly.


A double wedding?

Well, you know, they are very popular here in Salem. [chuckles] And they very seldomly go terribly wrong– well, very seldomly. Oh, there was this one horrible woman who actually had two double weddings. And as memory serves, they both went pretty badly. God, what was her name?

You know what? Let’s just not talk about it. And for the record, moving forward, I would prefer we never spoke about that person anymore, so…

Yeah, sorry. OK, my point is, if you were to share your big day with Theresa and Alex, it kind of actually makes sense, I mean, ’cause the four of you basically have the same guest list, plus Xander’s mom.

Mm, yeah, but there’s just this teeny, tiny little problem. [clears throat] Xander and I don’t like each other. Sorry, no offense.

You know, constantly saying “no offense” actually makes it more offensive. And not for nothing, Xander isn’t Alex’s biggest fan either, no offense.

Oh, touché.

And things are especially tense right now. Ever since we found out that Alex is Victor’s son, Xander feels like an outcast, so…

See, but that makes it even better– no, you and Xander and you and Alex and a reaffirmation of the bond between the two Kiriakis men. Oh, my God. Oh, and they could even do their own little vows to each other about family.

Mm. Yeah, Bonnie, I don’t know.

Yeah, that just doesn’t seem like a good idea for almost anyone involved whatsoever.

Oh, nonsense. After all the tragedy and loss this family has sustained, a supersized wedding is exactly what the Kiriakis family needs.


You and your mom don’t get along, right?

I mean, we were fine when I was a wee lad. I didn’t start getting into trouble until I was a teenager.

Mm.

Yeah, my dad tried to be there for me, but– you know, in his way. But my mum… [sighs] She was just flat-out done with me. It was like I was this huge burden to her.

Oh, I’m sure it was more complicated than that.

Yeah, well, it seemed pretty simple at the time. I was bad news, and she wanted nothing to do with me. She didn’t even show up to court when I was convicted of manslaughter.

Well, I’m sure that was a lot for her. Isn’t that when Victor stepped in?

Right. Yeah. I mean, he got years shaved off of my prison sentence. And he paid for my education. That’s when he started to become you know, something of a mentor to me. He definitely saved my ass. But my mum, she– she didn’t like that, not one bit.


Well, perhaps she thought Victor would be a bad influence on you.

Mm, maybe. In any case, I mean, things really fell apart when my dad died.


Yeah, that was when the drinking really began.


She just couldn’t take the pain, so she decided to just numb herself -.


I tried to be there for her, but she shut me out.


I think I must have… reminded her of him.


So really, when I lost my dad, I kind of– it’s like I lost them both. And thank God for Victor. I mean… he stepped up when no one else would, put me to work for him, and–


Well, I’m sure you don’t care about my sob story, so…


No, actually, I’m–I’m– I’m glad you shared with me.


Turns out… you’re actually kind of human.


OK, so you’re having problems working with Nicole. Is that because you still have feelings for her?

Dad, I’m not even divorced yet, and romance is not even on the radar.

Then what is the issue?

Nicole. [light music] She brought Jude to work the other day and asked if I had a problem with it, and of course I said no.

And that was a lie.

Not exactly. I mean, I really love to see him. But it was really hard saying goodbye.

So you’re saying that living in the same town as Jude and not being able to be a part of his life…

It’d be more than I could bear.


OK, Melinda is holding on to the evidence because she wants immunity. Rafe told me that. Now, he can’t give it to her, but you can. So give the woman what she wants. Make sure Melinda doesn’t face charges for taking Nicole’s baby.

And how the hell do you think Nicole will feel about that, that I allowed Melinda to walk? And I can’t exactly tell her that you’re blackmailing me.

I don’t give a damn how you handle this with your wife. Just get it done. Get Melinda, get the evidence, and get Gabi out of prison. And then we all live happily ever after, right? [tense music] Today, EJ, or I tell Nicole the truth.


Alex, think about it.

[scoffs]

Think about it. [dramatic music] Theresa pries open the suitcase. She reads the news. And then all of a sudden, she goes from casual flirtation all the way to wanting to seal the deal? The timing is too good.


Except that’s not how it played out, is it? She tried to seal the deal with you, Brady, and you rejected her–harshly, if I remember correctly. And there she is, devastated, and I’m just there trying to comfort her.

And that’s probably what she had planned all along– to appear devastated, knowing full well that you’d come right in and pick up the pieces.

No, no, not possible. Our hookup was not premeditated, Brady. I am sure of it.


Besides, if that were true, that would mean that she’d been playing me this entire time.

Mm-hmm.

And I can’t believe that.

You can’t believe that. You can’t, Alex, or you won’t?

Can’t, won’t, both. You’re wrong, Brady. You’re wrong.


You know, it would be very easy to just add Alex and Theresa’s name to these invites. I’m just saying.

Bonnie.

What?

For the last time, Theresa and I will talk about this on our own time.

OK, I’ll drop it– for now. So, Theresa, I know we talked about the chaperoning before, but how was the actual prom? Anybody get doused with a bucket of blood?

Oh, you like that movie too?

They made a movie about the Last Blast Dance at Salem High?

What?

Oh, yeah. The high school dance years ago. Mimi told me a couple of kids tried to dump blood on poor Chloe Lane.

Well, I would not have minded if somebody wanted to pour blood on Holly Jonas.

Excuse me?

Oh yeah, sorry. I forgot she’s your niece. OK, well, in my defense, we just found out that she and my son have secretly been dating even when we explicitly told them not to.

Theresa, I know that Holly messed up when she didn’t clear your son’s name, but she’s a kid. She made a mistake. I’m sure you made plenty of mistakes in high school.

Yes, I did. That’s exactly– that’s the thing. I know Holly Jonas all too well. I got caught up in drugs, too, and I lied to my parents, and I fell in with the wrong crowd, and… well, I don’t want Tate dating someone like that, someone like me.

Well, from what my mom says, Holly’s doing great. She’s not doing drugs. She’s studying really hard, and she’s trying to turn her life around, so she deserves a second chance.

Great, just not with my son.

Oh, come on, Theresa. I was once a wild child too. A lot of us were. But eventually we learn our lesson– sometimes more than once, but we grow up. You did. I mean, come on. You’re not the lying, scheming, gold-digger woman you used to be, right?


I just think the only way to put Jude behind me is to put some distance between us.

[sighs] I understand. [light music] Years ago, when I took that job in D.C., it was mostly to forget about your mom, but there was still a part of me that was trying to deal with the fact that Belle wasn’t my daughter.


Did moving away help you?

I don’t want to tell you.

Dad.

[sighs] OK. It did help, and that is why I will respect your decision if you choose to leave, though selfishly, I will be… [sighs] Very, very sad to see you go.

Well, you don’t have to worry about anything yet.


Nothing’s set in stone.


I know I never thought I would say this, but I can relate to you. Yeah, I–I had some major issues with my mom growing up. I mean, we fought all the time. And I blamed her for things that, in retrospect, weren’t entirely her fault. But…[sighs, chuckles] Let’s just say I know what it’s like to be a teenager feeling like the whole world is crashing down on you and not having your own mom to help you make sense of it.

Or to help you see that maybe you pulled the whole world down on top of yourself.

Mm. Right. [dramatic music] But to feel like you’re forever a disappointment to the most important person in your life, it just does a number on your self-esteem, you know?


Did you ever work things out?


Yeah. I mean, thankfully we were on good terms before she died, which is why I think it’s good that Sarah invited your mom to the wedding. You know, maybe there’s a chance you can repair your relationship before it’s too late.


Well, I’m not too optimistic. But thinking it through and talking about it, I– I think I would like to introduce my mum to this little angel.

[chuckles] Well, I hope she does go to the wedding. I think something good can come out of it.


And by the time the cops came, all we could see through the trees were red and blue lights. And it was so scary, but it was so exciting. But then we realized we could either get dragged downtown and have our parents called, or–

Or what, Bonnie? What? Finish your story. Well, did you ever find your clothes? Did you–did you have to jump into the flooded quarry? Was it deep enough? It was pitch-black. You almost died.

Has anyone seen the stamps?

No.

Wait, are you sitting on them? Oh, no, wait. Oh, maybe they’re in here.

I found them.

[sighs] Oh, jeez.

So, Bonnie, tell me the rest of your story.


Look, I’m not claiming I know anything for sure, all right? But hypothetically, Alex, it could have gone down like that.

Mm.

I’m just saying.

Yeah. I’m just saying, hypothetically, your theory is trash. Don’t say it again, especially in front of Theresa, OK?

All right. [knock at door]

Are my ears burning?

Hey.

I just heard my name.

Babe, what are you doing here?

I thought we could go out to lunch.

I would love to go to lunch. Let’s go right now.

Yeah?

OK.

Yeah. Mm. Come on.

I’ll see you, Brady.

See you. OK. Actually, Theresa, I’m sorry. I–something I got to say to you. [dramatic music]


Alex told me the good news. Congrats on your engagement.


Thank you, Brady.

Mm.

Sure.

[sighs]

Let’s go.


[door slams]

[sighs] [light music]

Well, hey, you two. both: Mm. [baby babbles]

Hey yourself.

Oh, hi, tiny.

How’d you get on with Bonnie? You get all the wedding invitations done?

Yeah, yeah, I just dropped them off at the post office. Theresa helped.

Theresa?

Mm-hmm.

Does she know who the groom is?

Yeah, I mean, she was relatively nice about it. Really, I just think she was laying the groundwork to call in a favor from me in the future. But it was worth it because our invites are officially on their way to our guests.


Thank goodness we got done in time for “Body & Soul.” I cannot wait to see what Charlemagne is doing today. Ooh! [metallic bang] Oh, damn, who put that there? Oh, jeez. [dramatic music] All right, who put this in the trash? No, Sarah, you let Theresa get in your head about inviting Mama Cook, didn’t you? WWCD. What would Charlemagne do? Hmm. Yep. Uh-huh-huh. [gasps] Aha! Nothing like a little push to help family do the right thing. Yes, sirree, Sarah’s gonna be very grateful, and I’m gonna put this in the mailbox myself… right after the show. [chuckles] Mm-hmm.


[knocking]

Hey.

Oh, hi.

I’m sorry to interrupt. Do you have a moment?

Yeah. I thought you weren’t coming in today.

Yeah, I wasn’t going to. I– there’s something I need to tell you.


Rafe, it’s DA DiMera. Yes, I did speak with the judge about your sister. That’s why I’m calling. If you want Gabi released from prison, you need to find Melinda Trask immediately.


[sighs]


[door clicks shut]


Gabi.


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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Thank you for coming right over. It sounded urgent on the phone. Well, there’s a reason for that. Many, actually. Would you like a cup of coffee? Because I’m gonna need one for this conversation. Absolutely. But before you start grinding beans, tell me what we’re looking at here. I need you to keep me out of prison.


[ Knock on door ]


Daddy! Hey! Hey, hey! Ohh. Let me see you. Hey. Did you have fun sleeping over here last night? How are you? Are you feeling better? ,::,


Hey. Hey. How did it go with Scout? Same as always — Nervous on the way over, but when she got there, she couldn’t wait to have the slumber party. That’s good. What’s, uh — What’s going on with you? Um, Rocco, he’s at the Woodchucks game with his friends, right? Yeah. He’s going to spend the night at Brendan’s, I think. Okay, I’m going to go check on Danny because he’s not allowed to overhear this conversation, you know? Um, that’s not a problem either, ’cause, uh, Jason picked him up. What? Where’d they go?


[ Sighs ] Sorry the gym was closed. It’s okay. This is way better than working out.


Are you sure you’re ready to do this? Oh, yeah.


Uh, Jason came by, wanted to take Danny to the gym. Danny was pretty stoked about it, so — Look, I — you and Jason I thought were — were, like, sort of okay. Was I wrong? Yes. But you couldn’t have known that, because that’s exactly what I was just gonna talk to you about. All right. What am I missing here? Spinelli and I found out what the FBI is holding over Jason. You and Spinelli? Jason stayed away from his family all this time because the feds have evidence against Carly. All right, most important thing is safety. It’s not just because you’re a kid. It’s for — for anybody. So if you don’t know how something works or how to use it, you just — you just ask me, okay? You can do your own maintenance? Yeah. I mean, I think it’s really important when you ride. Actually, it’s really important for any vehicle. You know, you don’t want to get stuck somewhere. Yeah, especially when — Especially when what? Well, you know, like, if someone’s like, after you. Yeah. Yeah, that’s true. All right. So… Did your father teach you how to fix cars and motorcycles? Alan? Not that I recall. He — He fixed people, not machines. Right. So when did you learn? It was after my accident. When Sonny was in Nixon Falls and everyone but Nina thought he was dead, I went to a meeting of the Five Families and claimed to be the head of the Corinthos organization. Sorry. No judgment. But why in God’s name would you do something like that? Because Cyrus Renault was trying to take over the territory and run a highly addictive narcotic through Port Charles. It was the drug that almost killed Sasha. Right, I remember that. But certainly you didn’t do that simply because of civic altruism. My family was in danger, and the threat to my family was business-related. Got it. Go on. Someone in that meeting was wearing a wire. So the FBI has an audio file of me committing RICO violations. And how did you become aware of this recording? A reliable source was able to hack into the FBI’s database and retrieve the audio file. Oh, good. Another felony. Please don’t ask me to tell you who my source is. Wouldn’t dream of it. Answer me this — Why were you or your source doing a deep dive into the FBI’s database in the first place? Hey. I don’t want you to ever worry about me, sweetheart. How’s the cut on your hand? Did you have to go to the hospital? Nah, my hand’s fine. I just needed a bandage. There was a lot of blood. Yeah, you know, but it, uh — It looked a lot worse than it was. It really did. But now that it’s better, can we go home now? I would love if we could go home, but… uh, you’re gonna be staying with Uncle Chase for a little while longer. But why? I want to come home with you. That’s what I want too. But the…thing is, I’m, uh — I’m not — I’m not — I’m not going home, sweetie. I’m gonna be going away. Where are you going? You have to take me with you. It’ll just be for a little while. I don’t care. I want to come with you. I know, but where I’m going, you can’t go, sweetheart. Why not? ‘Cause Daddy’s sick. You just said you were better. My hand’s better, you know, but… my head and my heart — I was so sad after Grandpa died. And I started drinking alcohol, and I never — I never should have done that. That’s why — That’s why I fell asleep on the floor. Can’t you stop drinking alcohol? No, there’s people that they can just stop. And I thought I was one of them, but I was wrong. So I need to go to a special hospital, and they’re gonna help me to stop for good. How long will you be gone? Doctor says three months. Three months? That’s a long time. Do you really have to go? I do, sweetheart, I do. But I can help you stop drinking alcohol.


What are you doing here? I just wanted to get a look at the new place. How did you find the new place? I used my sharp detective skills. You and Trina said that you got an apartment above the Quartermaines’ garage. So I followed that lead to the Q’s gate, walked up the driveway to the garage, and then I looked up. Oh. Hidden in plain sight. I want to know how you got past the gate. The gate was already open. I think somebody’s visiting in the main house. I don’t know who, though. You need better detective skills. Well, I’m just a cadet. I’m still learning. I know how much of a pain moving can be, so I brought provisions. Always thinking ahead. Even brought enough for Trina. Is she around? She’s not. She’s taking care of Aunt Stella. She is sick. Since it’s just you, you need help? Yes. Come on in. I’ve just finished cleaning, but I actually need help moving this. It’s not heavy, it’s just awkward. Sometimes it’s nice to have another set of hands. Yes, it is. Shall we?


If I can help you stop drinking alcohol, then you can stay with me. So that’s what we’ll do. Sweetheart, you know I — I don’t want to leave you. Not ever. But if I don’t go, I won’t get better. Because what happened can never happen again. I’m so sorry. You must have been so afraid when you got home to the house and you found me there, lying like that. I thought you were dead like Grandpa. I know, I’m so sorry. And I’m so proud of you for calling Tracy and getting help. That was absolutely the right thing to do. I wanted to take care of you. And you did. You did, sweetheart. But you know what? That’s not the way it’s supposed to be. I’m supposed to be looking after you. Can’t we take care of each other? We can. We’re really good at taking care of each other. But we both have to be able to, and right now, I’m not able to do that. And that’s why — It’s why I have to go away, so I can come back and I can be the best dad. Be the dad that you deserve. Hey, I made a terrible mistake, but none of that is your fault. You — You are so perfect. And I love you so much. I love you more than life itself. I love you too, Daddy.


I don’t really remember it, but I was told that I was worried about my brother AJ drinking and driving. So I got into the car with him, and… I don’t know, we crashed. And the next thing I knew, well, actually, the first thing I knew is I didn’t know anybody. Not my family, not my name. Nothing. Wow. That must have been hard. You know what a TBI is? Traumatic brain injury? That’s right. That’s what I had. Mom says that you’re drawn to danger. That’s why you do all these dangerous jobs. Yeah, look, I’ve done a lot of dangerous work, but I can’t — I can’t really talk about that. That’s why my mom doesn’t want me spending that much time with you. She doesn’t want you to get hurt. Now, look, you can keep asking questions, but we should get back to the bike. Okay. It’s so cool. Was it hard for you to learn how to ride, or were you just, like, a natural at it? No, I was not a natural. I had to practice. But it wasn’t that hard to learn. I just — I just loved motorcycles from the start. I was not involved in hacking the FBI. Someone brought the audio file to me. Are you telling me you’re being blackmailed? I’m not. Jason is. And this is the reason Jason lost three years with his family. The FBI threatened to charge me if Jason didn’t become their informant. Well, now all of this is beginning to make infinitely more sense. Yes, and I have it on good authority that the FBI will not honor their deal. Okay. This so-called authority, are you sure they are legitimate? Well, if anyone would know, this person would. And they’ve said that as soon as Jason is no longer of any use to them, they’re going to charge me anyway. I can’t disagree. The FBI could arrest you, yes. Whether or not Jason holds up his end of the bargain. Exactly. So why should Jason spend one more day working for the FBI? I say we call their bluff. Let them charge me. We can fight it out in court. I just need to know what are my chances of being acquitted?


Did you actually conduct any mob business? Did you make any, I don’t know, illegal wire transfers? No. Did you launder any money? No. Did you transport any illegal or stolen goods? No. Jason wouldn’t let me anywhere near that stuff. Might your name be on any incriminating documents? I don’t think so, but I’m not sure. Anyone at that meeting willing to testify against you? No one who would cooperate with the FBI. Well, who was there? Cyrus Renault, Selina Wu, Vincent Novak, and Charles Buscema. But they’re both dead. Anyone else? Various bodyguards. But if they turned state, they wouldn’t be long for this world. Not to mention, their testimony could be ripped to shreds in court. So the FBI’s case rests solely on this audio file. Yeah. What are you thinking? I’m thinking that in this age of deep fakes and digital trickery, the chain of custody for evidence like that is essential. The FBI would have to produce the original audio file to show that it had not been altered or tampered with in any way. That’s not going to be a problem. I mean, my source confirmed that the file can be listened to, but it can’t be altered or deleted. So where does that leave us? Given your decades-long history with Sonny, Jason, the Corinthos organization, and your recent dustup with the SEC, I think the Justice Department might be able to mount a strong case against you. So tell me about the Academy. What did you learn in school today? Well, we are up to de-escalation training. How to mediate a situation and calm things down. I know what de-escalation is. You know, I bet they make civilian courses that you could take that teach that skill. I’m just saying. Oh, you’re suggesting I take that class? No, no, I would never. Oh, you better not. You should actually come and do a role-play for the class. I bet you’d, like, be the person we need to de-escalate. You’d give us hell. I’m gonna take that as a compliment. Absolutely. I love that you never back down from a fight. Never afraid to call the question, even with… Don’t lose that. Don’t plan on it. But what I am learning is that each situation is a judgment call. Sometimes you need to rush in and act fast, but a lot of the time, everyone is better served by just taking a step back. You know, seeing what happens before you do something that you can’t take back. Yeah. I think I’m learning that lesson right now myself. How so? Let’s just say there’s a few things that I’ve done recently that I would take back if I could. Me too. Thanks for letting me help you change the oil. You didn’t help me. I helped you. You did all the work. Yeah. I did. Now, when are you gonna teach me to ride it? Carly just straight-up announces in the room full of mobsters that she’s taking over Sonny’s organization. Okay, look, look, just forget Carly, okay? Do you realize what you’ve done? What you’re telling me you’ve done? Wait, what are you talking about? Sam, you and Spinelli, you — you breached FBI files. It’s a federal crime. Like, if you get caught, you could be in prison for — for decades. I’m not gonna get caught. What Spinelli did was bulletproof. Okay, it’s the FBI, Sam. You really don’t think they can trace Spinelli? Who else knows about this? Just Spinelli, Carly, and now you. Great, so now I’m an accessory to a federal crime. You can’t — You can’t tell anybody about this, all right? Okay, but please don’t talk to me like — Look, I’m not — I’m just saying, like, if Cates for someone else from the FBI finds out that Spinelli was hacking their files at your request, you can be taken away from your kids. We, uh — We should probably get going. I know, yeah. Hey. You’re gonna have so much fun here with your aunt and uncle. And I’m gonna be back before you know it. I’ll miss you, Daddy. I’ll miss you, sweetheart.


Oh, no, it’s too small. No, no. You know what? It’s perfect. You know what I’m going to do? I’m going to put it right here, right — right next to my heart. And I’m going to keep it there. Always. Okay? I love you. I love you too. I love you.


It’s a great place. I know. We totally lucked out. You know… What? Nothing. Come on. It’s just, I, um… I used to think about maybe someday helping you move out of your dorm room… and into my place. Me too. I really enjoyed having dinner with you the other night. Me too. In that case, just, um, hypothetically, of course… What would it take for us to get back to where we were before? Before what? Before I told you I was willing to kill someone for Sonny.


[ Sighs ] Thank you. For letting me say goodbye to Violet. I know that went against the restraining order. What you did tonight is not what restraining orders are about. Believe me. And you were right. Violet needed to see you before you left. And I am sorry. The things I said to you and Brook Lynn. The things I said to Elizabeth. I can’t forgive myself. It was the alcohol talking., No. It was me. No excuses. And the worst of it, I passed out and I scared my little girl. Could have been worse. [ Chuckles ] Only you could find the silver lining in all that. You know, for a lot of people, they don’t take restraining orders seriously. They take it as a challenge, and they show up anyway. The number of domestic disturbances I’ve had to break up. Seeing terrified kids watch their mom and dad have knock-down drag-outs. The looks on their faces when we have to come in and take one of them away. It’s horrible. So thank you for not putting Violet in the middle of all that, for not making it worse for your daughter. Could it have been worse? You heard Violet tonight. She thought I was — She thought I was dead. She thought I had left her forever. How could I do that to her? It’s because you have an illness. And that is why you are going away. To get well. What? Look at you. My kid brother. Come on. I’ve been a grown-up for a while now. Yeah. It’s just — It’s different. Now it’s you coming to my rescue. No, I’m just a nice guy. Thank you for taking care of my little girl. You’re my brother. You did the right thing, chase. I know you were just trying to protect Violet. I’ll always be grateful for that. Come on. I hear riding a motorcycle is easier than riding a bike. We’re definitely gonna have to ask your mom first. It’s — It’s okay. I was just kidding. Were you? Yeah. I mean, I was kinda hoping you’d say yes anyways, but… Well, you know what? Maybe next time, if your mom agrees. Oh, I do not see that happening. Yeah, well, I mean, that’s fine. Ah, there’s plenty of other things to do. Like what? I don’t know. I mean, we’ll figure it out, but from what I saw today, you can do anything that you set your mind to. Tell that to my algebra teacher. What, you need help with math? ?You’re good at math. It’s a — It’s a skill I use, yeah. Awesome. You, uh — You shoot hoops? Uh, not for a while, but — I’m this close, this close to being able to dunk. Really? Yeah. I can’t wait to see that happen. I’m telling you, Spinelli covered our tracks flawlessly. Sam, I’m guessing you access Cates’ authorization somehow. So if the FBI finds out that there’s suspicious activity, they’re going to talk to him, and he’s going to know what happened and how. He barely knows who I am. He knows Spinelli. He confiscated the footage of me getting shot that was taken by a well-known hacker. Okay, well, even if he figures it out, it will be impossible to prove. Sam, Sam, Sam, you and Spinelli broke federal laws. Okay? This is why I didn’t want you to get involved with this. Exactly this. I had to know what the FBI had on Jason. Did you? You’d rather know what happened to Jason so badly, or would you rather stay with your kids? Or — Or would you rather have them come visit you in prison for the next years? ‘Cause those right there could be your options. Stay with my kids, obviously. So you got to — you got to leave this alone, okay? Don’t talk to anyone about it. Not Spinelli, not Jason, not Carly, nobody. And whatever you found out, you got to leave that alone too. And act like none of this ever happened. And you just got to hope that it doesn’t come out either.


You don’t have to worry about a thing. Okay? Brook Lynn and I are going to take great care of Violet. Yeah, I know you will. We love her like crazy, and we’re going to tell her every single day until you get back. I’ll be back as soon as I can. Okay. That’s what I want. It’s what we all want, but no shortcuts. Okay? No thinking you’ve got this handled or convincing yourself that it was just a slip. Yeah. It’s not my first rodeo. I understand. So when in doubt, you think of Violet, about how devastating it would be to put her through this again. And you stop. Which I know won’t be easy. It won’t. But I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna do it for Violet. The best thing you can do is to get well for your child. You’re a good cop. What does that have to do with this? Because I know you– I know you’ve seen some stuff. Comes with the job. And you still want to help. It’s a quality I really admire. Hey. Brought you a snack. That’s okay. I’m not really hungry right now. Okay. I’m going to put it right here just in case you change your mind. Do you have any questions? Want to talk about anything? I want to know about my dad’s hospital. Will he have to be in bed all day? Will he at least be able to watch TV? Is there going to be people that are nice to him? Oh, the place that your daddy is going is beautiful. So beautiful, your daddy’s not even going to want to stay in bed and watch TV. He’s going to want to hike and — and swim. And the people there are really kind. And they’re going to help your daddy learn how to not drink. Like camp? Yeah, kinda. I like camp. Camp is fun. But if Daddy’s away, what will I do? Oh, honey, there is so much to do here. Just name it. I want to go swimming. Then that is exactly what we’ll do. And I heard that Uncle Chase has been teaching you how to ride a bike. He says I’m almost ready to ditch the training wheels. That’s how he says it. I’m sure it is. I want to go horse riding. Oh, my goodness. Coincidentally, we have a whole stable full of horses. I know you know some of them, but all the rest will be so excited to meet you. I’m not sure how to put what you did behind us. But I didn’t actually do it. Please, just let me finish. I know that there are people that I care about in my life who have crossed that line. But what’s important is that you didn’t. And the other night at dinner, when I told you that you don’t have to prove that you’re good enough for me or redeem yourself, I really meant that. You know, it’s funny, when you applied to the PCB, I thought that you were doing it for me. In fact, I was certain of it. I know, way to make it about me, right? But now I see that you did it for you. And the longer that you’re there, the more I can see that you’re exactly where you want to be. Did I get that right? Yeah, %. Well, then I’m happy for you. But to be clear, if me becoming a cop were to impress and/or please you, I’m good with that.


I know you’re right. But? I was just trying to help. With now knowing that Jason abandoned Jake and Danny to save Carly, I thought that maybe, just maybe, for once he would put his kids first. But no, Carly is his priority. Always was, always will be. Nothing else matters. Not really anyway. And if Danny ever knew that, it would break his heart. We just got to make sure he never knows. All right, here’s what I’m thinking — The FBI’s case rests on your admission that you were head of the Corinth organization. Even as a figurehead, that could land you in some hot water. But you had compelling reasons to do what you did. You walked into a room full of known crime figures, and you claimed that you were one of them, all to protect your children. That takes guts. Yeah, I was terrified. And you need to say that on the stand. What? You’d have me testify? I know from prior experience what a compelling witness you are. How well you play to a jury. But — No “but.” No “but.” Please, can I just live here in this moment, please? Even with my skill as a litigator, my knowledge of jurisprudence, the tricky tricks I’ve got up my sleeve, I think — I think the best that we could hope for with regard to an acquittal, you have a % chance. % chance I go to federal prison. I don’t like those odds. Not for you. Not for Donna. Hey, Spinelli. So that case we’ve been working on, it’s hit a little snag. Don’t do anything until you hear back from me, okay? Bye. Hi, Mom. Hi, Dante. Hey, man. Uh, how was the gym? It was closed, but we got to go in the garage instead. Nice. I learned how to tune up a bike, and I even got to change the oil. Hey, those are pretty awesome skills to have, man. Yeah, I got an early morning. I should get going. Oh, okay. Good night, son. Good night, Dad. Well, it sounds like you had a good time with your dad. I did. He’s the best. No offense. None taken, man.


I don’t know how I leave Donna. I mean, especially with the way Sonny’s been acting. Sonny has been unusually tense, and that’s saying something. But it’s not fair for Jason to be under the thumb of the FBI. In what universe does Jason need you to save him? My advice? Let him keep doing whatever he’s doing. He’s supremely capable. Strategy is kind of his thing. And if he’s got a plan and you rush in to try to save him, historically, how has that worked? You made your point. Okay, well, I just hope it sticks. Look at it this way. Whatever arrangement he’s got with the FBI, it’s kept you out of prison so far. Yeah, but we don’t know for how much longer, right? We do not. Okay. So I want to be prepared. Can we start working on a defense just in case? We absolutely can. Or rather, I can. You, on the other hand, can sit tight.


I have an early morning tomorrow. You? No, actually. I — I lucked out. I don’t have anything tomorrow morning. Are the cadets running in the park? Always. Great. Well, maybe I’ll see you there. This is a really big house. You’re just noticing that? It’s different when you stay over. You can get lost in it. Many have. You’re so lucky you used to live here. I am. You know, one of the best parts about this house is the people who live here. Your family? My family. And one of the greatest parts about family is that when one of us is sick or in trouble, the rest of us step up and help out. Like you and Uncle Chase are helping my daddy? You’re helping your daddy too, sweetie. By being so brave. It’s easy to be brave when I can get help like with you and Uncle Chase. I’m so glad we can help. That’s what family’s for. I’m glad we’re family, Auntie Brook Lynn. Me too, kiddo. Me too.


Guess it’s time to do this. I’ll walk you in. I got it from here. Are you sure? It’s not like I can make a break for it. I wasn’t worried. You’ve always been a lousy liar. Promise me you’ll look after her. Give Violet a kiss every day. Tell her I love her. Oh, she knows that. But I will. I love you, bro. I love you too. Dad’d be proud of you. Oh, he’d be so proud of you for taking the step.


No point stalling any longer.


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Billy: Take your time, Chels.

Chelsea: Connor was happy. Happiest we had seen him in a really long time.

Billy: Well, that’s good, right?

Chelsea: Well, that’s what we thought. Until, after we dropped him off, his OCD flared. Apparently, because he was happy.

Billy: I’m sorry, Chels, I– I don’t understand that.

Chelsea: He had a good time. His spirits were soaring. His OCD wanted to punish him for that. Wanted to make him feel he didn’t deserve to be happy.

Billy: That’s awful.

Chelsea: Like, can you even imagine? My son can’t spend time with his parents without this monstrous disease trying to ruin it for him.

Billy: Did he… hit himself again as well?

Chelsea: Billy. He… He took a pen and tried to cut himself. Luckily, the nurse got to him in time, so he didn’t cause any major harm, but… [ Chelsea sighs ] …they had to transfer him to inpatient status.

Billy: Chels, I’m so sorry.

Chelsea: It’s just so unfair. You know, my sweet little boy. I’m so scared, Billy. I mean, what if– what if he’s never gonna be happy again? What if this is just the way it is for him, forever?

Billy: Okay, you can’t think that way, okay? You– you gotta trust that this treatment program will eventually work. I mean, he was taking positive steps forward before this point, right?

Chelsea: Yeah, when he was here, it was like the happiest we’d seen him.

Billy: And he will have those happy moments again, and he’ll learn to fend off those impulses to– to hurt himself. You– you just… You– you gotta believe that.

Chelsea: I know. I’m really trying. It’s just not easy.

Billy: I know it’s not easy. Not for you. Not for Connor. And not for Adam, either. How is Adam handling this setback?

Diane: Jack, I thought your plane had already landed. Could you please call me as soon as you get this? I have to do something, and I– I want you to hear it from me first. [ Diane sighs ] [ Kyle sighs ]

Kyle: Good morning.

Diane: I’m afraid it isn’t. And it’s about to get a lot worse.

Kyle: Can we please not do this? How about we just put our heads down and do our jobs? I’d much rather like to avoid some more drama.

Diane: It’s a little late for that.

Kyle: What’s this?

Diane: Your termination notice. You’re fired. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

Audra: When Tucker finally realized he lost and I won, he panicked.

Sally: Cool, calm and collected Tucker?

Audra: Mm. Just before the board was about to vote, he faked a heart attack.

Sally: Oh, my God. He did not.

Audra: Can you believe it? He collapsed on the video call. The hotel doctor was called.

Sally: Okay, that is quite a stunt. Did anyone buy it?

Audra: There were some concerned executives, and his assistant will probably never be the same, but I knew exactly what he was up to.

Sally: So, what happened?

Audra: Well, his impromptu performance worked as a delay tactic, but not for long. When it was clear that he wasn’t going to die, the board reconvened and voted him out, and me in.

Sally: Wow, you actually pulled it off.

Audra: Did you doubt me?

Sally: No, never. It’s just a very bold move, considering how hard Tucker went after you. I mean, you’ve seen how volatile he can be. And yet, you poked the bear anyway.

Audra: It was risky, and honestly, nerve-wracking. But in the end, it was an exhilarating ride. It feels good to win. Mm. What a rush.

Sally: For now.

Audra: I plan to bask in this victory for a while, okay? And the best part, he doesn’t even know who he’s losing to.

Sally: What are you talking about?

Audra: Well, I didn’t pull this off all by myself. I had a partner who came in with a large cash infusion that played a big part in convincing the board that this was the right move.

Sally: Who was it?

Audra: I can’t say. That was part of the deal, and my investor wants to remain anonymous.

Sally: Well, I’m sure Tucker hates that. How did he react?

Audra: Not well.

Sally: He is a notoriously bad loser. Do you think he will try and retaliate somehow?

Audra: Just let him try.

Kyle: You’re– you’re actually firing me.

Diane: I’m afraid you’ve left me no choice, but you’ll see I included a very generous severance package.

Kyle: I thought you were threatening me. A warning to get me to back off. Now, I see you were setting up your ultimate power play.

Diane: This isn’t a game, Kyle.

Kyle: Yeah, this is you trying to prove who’s boss.

Diane: It’s amazing to me that you still can’t see this is the result of your actions.

Kyle: Look, Jabot is my family’s company! You really think you can just fire me like this?

Diane: I’m an Abbott too, you know.

Kyle: Only by marriage, and a recent one at that. Jabot is my birthright, and I have grown up knowing that one day, I’d be running this place. You think you can just rip that away from me with a piece of paper?

Diane: I have given you fair warning, and you have chosen to ignore me one time too many.

Kyle: You call this fair? Just springing this on me? and you know how much I love you. But to be honest, I’ve had it. I am done with you constantly tweaking my work, embarrassing me in front of colleagues, and stabbing me in the back whenever it’s turned.

Kyle: Does Dad know about this? He doesn’t, does he? Do you really think he’s going to sign off on this?

Diane: You know, I– I’m glad you’re here. I– I’ve been trying to reach you.

Jack: I just came straight from the airport, just in time to see my executive staff engaged in whatever this is. Both of you, in my office, now.

Sally: Well, I am impressed, because not only did you mastermind a coup, you almost seem like you’re daring Tucker to come after you.

Audra: Well, I’m sure he’s consumed with rage, plotting his revenge about now. He’s not used to getting outplayed, but I’ve covered all my bases, and there is no way in hell Tucker McCall is ever hurting me again, personally or professionally.

Sally: Wow, make it sound so simple and absolute.

Audra: It’s– none of this has been easy. That’s why I’m 100% sure that I’m done with him. You know, he broke my trust, and he doesn’t get any more chances there. But on the work front, I’ve got my mystery investor, and a person I promise has no intention of ever letting Tucker get his hands back on Glissade.

Sally: Right, yes, this mystery investor. What was their name again?

Audra: Nice try. You’re not getting it out of me. But I do have a feeling Glissade’s new owner is plotting the perfect time and place to reveal him or herself.

Sally: Well, congratulations.

Audra: Thank you.

Sally: To a seamless transition for the new head of Glissade, and I can’t wait to hear all about your new leadership when the news hits the press.

Audra: Cheers.

Sally: Cheers.

Audra: Mm.

Sally: Mm.

Audra: You know, there are still a few wrinkles I need to iron out before we go public with the changes, but I am working on that. Enough about me. I want to know what’s going on with you. I– I’m sure you’re killing it at Marchetti.

Sally: Well, not to be overly modest, but uh, yeah, I am.

Audra: Well, I will be the first in line to buy one of your designs.

Sally: Well, thank you. I am missing Adam, though. He’s still in Baltimore with Chelsea and Connor.

Audra: How’s that going?

Sally: Uh, not well. He was supposed to come home last night, but he called and said things had taken a turn for the worse, so they’re gonna be there for a little bit longer.

Audra: I’m sorry to hear that. Oof, my heart goes out to that little boy.

Sally: Yeah. It’s definitely been unbearable for all of them, but I just am afraid Adam is taking it worse than anyone.

Audra: Are you thinking of going to be with him?

Sally: I mean, it’s not really my place. You know, I know Connor, he’s an amazing kid, but I’m not his family, so…

Audra: Yeah, but you’re Adam’s partner, and it sounds like he could use your support.

Sally: He has Chelsea. You know, what they’re going through as Connor’s parents, it’s intense, and they’ve had to navigate a lot of their own tensions, and their different parenting styles, and I feel like they’ve finally found a way to do that, you know, to be there for their son.

Audra: If you say so.

Sally: It’s a tricky balance, and I just don’t wanna insert myself in the middle of it.

Audra: Now, I’m impressed. A lot of women wouldn’t appreciate their guy spending so much time with his ex-wife.

Chelsea: Believe it or not, Adam was a rock. After the doctor left, I completely fell apart, but Adam was the strong one. He’s been that a lot lately.

Billy: That is surprising.

Chelsea: Yeah, last night, we just stayed up, talking things through. It helped. I woke up feeling more hopeful today.

Billy: That’s good, I’m glad you’re staying positive. So, what happens now?

Chelsea: We don’t really know.

Billy: Oh, are you able to see Connor while he’s inpatient, or– or are you heading home?

Chelsea: Well, we wanna stay in town in case Connor improves and we’re allowed to go see him, so…

Billy: Yeah, of course. Um, well, you know, I can come out there and be with you, that’s no problem. I will go to your apartment, I can grab some fresh clothes and anything else you might need.

Chelsea: Billy, that’s so sweet.

Billy: I just feel so helpless. You know, there must be something I can do.

Kyle: You gonna tell him?

Jack: Tell me what?

Kyle: Mom gave me a pink slip. Did you agree to this?

Jack: No, I didn’t.

Diane: I was trying to reach you to explain what was going on, to avoid a scene.

Jack: It seems a bit late for that.

Diane: Jack, you know this did not come out of the blue.

Jack: What I want to know is what could possibly have happened in the short time I was away that would lead you to fire our son?

Kyle: Yeah. That’s what I would like to know.

Diane: Oh, come on, Kyle. You know exactly why you’re being fired. I have tried to reason with you. I have warned you multiple times to back off, and yet, you’ve persisted. You know what? You have pushed me too far, and your self-promoting actions have consequences.

Kyle: Do you hear this? I have done nothing other than the same job I’ve always done.

Diane: Yeah, and that’s the problem! It’s not your job anymore. It’s mine.

Kyle: Hey, are you gonna step in here? Mom is completely overreacting. Clearly, she doesn’t have the experience to be operating at this level.

Diane: Oh, please, please, do not come to his rescue now, Jack. Now, when every time I try to talk to you about this, you said you wanted to stay out of it. And you wanted Kyle and I to work it out between us.

Jack: I had hoped that the two of you would be professional enough to handle this in a reasonable manner.

Diane: I have tried everything to fix the problem, and nothing has worked. And he has left me no choice but to take the only option I had left, and I am not backing down.

Chelsea: As much as I would love you to come here and wrap your arms around me, I don’t want to pull you away from work. How did it go with the board vote and Jill?

Billy: Oh, you have enough on your mind right now, okay? I’ll fill you in on the details when you get back home.

Chelsea: Sounds slightly ominous.

Billy: I wouldn’t go that far. [ knocking on door ]

Chelsea: Hold on one second. Hey, come on in. Uh, I should go.

Billy: Okay. Um, I’ll call you later. I miss you.

Chelsea: I miss you more. Bye.

Adam: I didn’t mean to interrupt. I can go if you want to call him back.

Chelsea: No, it’s okay. Uh, did you talk to Sally?

Adam: Uh-huh. She wishes that she could do something to help, yeah.

Chelsea: Billy does too.

Adam: Hm. If only there was something they could do. There really isn’t, is there? There’s nothing anyone can do.

Sally: What are you talking about? If I’ve given you the impression at all that I’m jealous, I’m– I’m not.

Audra: Adam’s off in a hotel,untry, with his ex. A twinge of jealousy wouldn’t be surprising.

Sally: Honestly, it never even crossed my mind. Adam and Chelsea, their romance is long over.

Audra: Yeah, Tucker promised me he was also done with his ex, but every time I turned around, and there she was.

Sally: Well, they are a family in crisis, and their only focus right now is on Connor, and how to get him through this nightmare.

Audra: Yeah, um, I’m– I’m sure their son is their primary focus.

Sally: Exactly. And besides, Adam and I are in love. He actually just asked me to move in with him.

Audra: Oh.

Sally: He’s letting me buy throw pillows.

Audra: Oh, well, that is love.

Sally: Yeah, and I– I trust him. Completely.

Audra: Wow. I’m always amazed when people can do that.

Sally: What?

Audra: Trust. Yeah, I– I’ve learned the hard way to never trust anyone. Ever.

Sally: Never.

Audra: I mean it. I intend to spend the rest of my life relying only on myself.

Sally: Okay. All right then. Well, then in that case, what is your next step in launching your completely self-sufficient empire?

Audra: Making sure the last few pieces are in place to assure my success.

Kyle: Apparently, my mother needs a crash course on corporate protocol. Can you please enlighten your wife for me?

Diane: There it is again. That condescending attitude that I’ve had to put up with. Any other Jabot employee would have been fired a long time ago.

Jack: Yes, the attitude is a problem, but he is upset for a reason.

Kyle: Thank you for understanding. I– Dad, remember how we used to wo together as co-CEOs? We were in total sync. I never would have imagined firing someone without talking to you first, and I certainly wouldn’t have waited until he was conveniently out of the country.

Diane: Well, I have been waiting for you to pull yourself together and start acting like an actual executive instead of an entitled heir apparent, but you haven’t!

Kyle: Why don’t you just admit it? You want me gone because my mere presence shines a spotlight on all your inadequacies. [ Diane scoffs ] And I’m not the only one that sees it, am I?

Jack: Hold on right there. Diane has done an exemplary job.

Kyle: You have to say that, to keep peace in your marriage.

Jack: Kyle, tone it down. Now, what happened? What– what was the final straw?

Diane: Oh, why pick one when there’s been so many?

Kyle: Dad, see? She can’t point to anything.

Diane: You want to do this, Kyle? Fine. What about my press release that you rewrote, because you felt my copy was a little rushed?

Kyle: I made a few minor tweaks to clean it up a bit. That’s no big deal.

Diane: No, you changed my work without discussing it with me. And what about the meeting you canceled with my project manager and then rescheduled without including me?

Kyle: That– that was an oversight. I– I thought you were busy, so I stepped in for you.

Diane: Oh, nice try. And what about all of the emails addressed to me that you were merely CCed on, that you take it upon yourself to answer before I even get a chance to respond?

Kyle: You are harping on all of the tiny details.

Diane: Tiny details? All these tiny details undermine my authority.

Kyle: Yeah, I was just trying to help. Be supportive. Take a little work off your plate, and you have somehow unfairly managed to turn my good intentions into fireable offenses.

Audra: All right. I will see you.

Sally: Bye.

Audra: Bye.

Sally: Have a good day.

Audra: Billy.

Billy: Hi, Audra. Morning, Sally.

Sally: Billy.

Billy: Hi.

Sally: Hi. Uh, care to join me?

Billy: For breakfast?

Sally: I mean, I’d settle for coffee. I know we’re not exactly friends, but our lives seem to be crossing paths more these days and I don’t know, I thought maybe we should get to know each other a little better, especially since we’re so firmly Team Connor.

Billy: Can’t argue with that. Um, since you are being so generous, do you mind if I give you a tip of my own?

Sally: Please do.

Billy: The woman that just left.

Sally: Audra?

Billy: Be careful around her.

Sally: Okay. It’s funny, because people would probably say the same thing to her about me but, um, yes, uh, Audra has been nothing but a good friend to me so far.

Billy: Okay. Well, take it or leave it, but you’ve been warned.

Sally: Okay, duly noted. So, uh, when was the last time you spoke with Chelsea?

Billy: We, uh, we spoke this morning. She filled me in on what’s going on with Connor.

Sally: Yeah, I– I can’t believe it. Just when things were starting to get a little better, and then something like this had to happen.

Billy: Yeah. I mean, I hate what this OCD is doing to him. To all of them, frankly.

Sally: Yeah, it just seems cruel and unfair.

Billy: And they’re in Baltimore and we’re sitting here with no way to help.

Adam: Brought some coffee and your favorite pastries. You want to eat a little something?

Chelsea: Ah. Thanks, but I’m not hungry.

Adam: Oh. Yeah, me either. [ both sigh ]

Chelsea: Actually, we need to stay strong. For Connor’s sake, so, um, I’ll tell you what. I’ll have a bite if you do.

Adam: I’m not a toddler. So, you don’t need to talk to me like one.

Chelsea: I wouldn’t have to if you would just eat something.

Adam: Give me that. [ garbled ] Thank you.

Diane: Do you care to explain your good intentions to your father with the Huntley deal, hm?

Kyle: I– I was just trying to help.

Jack: Wait, wait. What happened with Huntley?

Diane: Uh, I specifically told Kyle not to finalize anything. That there were a few details I was still working out. And then, I came to the office this morning to find out that Kyle had gone behind my back and done exactly what I asked him not to do.

Kyle: The deal was done. I had ironed out the numbers months ago. Their CEO called me, furious, wondering what the holdup was. Said you were stonewalling him. You let it languish. Put a major deal at risk. He was ready to walk.

Diane: He wasn’t going anywhere. I had him right where I wanted him. He was just trying to play hardball. But then, you pushed the deal through, all on your own, despite my direct orders.

Kyle: He wasn’t bluffing. I talked to him. He wasn’t giving an inch.

Diane: Well, you’re wrong. You should have consulted with me. I was about to get Jabot a much better deal.

Kyle: Okay, look, about to and getting are two very different things.

Diane: Well, we’ll never know now for sure, will we? Oh, and on top of that, the man now won’t take my calls.

Jack: What? Why?

Diane: Because Kyle told him to bypass me, and deal directly with him. So tell me, how benevolent is that? How is that anything but a direct stab in my back?

Jack: I have to say, Kyle, hearing this, I agree. You went way too far.

Kyle: I don’t believe this. You’re– you’re actually siding with Mom on this. Won’t you just at least look at my Huntley numbers before you decide that I’m wrong?

Jack: Kyle, this isn’t about right and wrong.

Kyle: No, there is no way she could have brokered a better deal than the one I’ve–

Jack: Don’t you see what you’ve done? You have put it out there, in the business world, that you don’t believe in one of our chief executives. That they can just ignore her when they want to do business with Jabot. Why would you do that?

Kyle: That’s not what I did.

Jack: That is exactly what you did. You did damage to her credibility, and Jabot’s, and mine.

Kyle: Not true. Your reputation is stellar. Nothing anyone could say would change that.

Jack: Oh, Kyle, I wish it was that simple. You have made it look like I gave my wife a job she didn’t deserve and wasn’t qualified for. Nothing could be further from the truth. You were the one that advocated for me giving Diane that job to begin with.

Kyle: I don’t believe this is happening. Especially from you. I guess I’ll go clean out my office.

Jack: No, wait, Kyle. Wait.

Kyle: For what? The so-called Abbott legacy to kick in? So much for that.

Jack: Kyle, I believe you made an error in judgment. I also believe you being fired was premature. Can we just talk this out?

Kyle: What, and now you want to talk it out? Two minutes ago, your minds were made up.

Jack: We all make mistakes. That includes me. I made the mistake of insisting that the two of you work things out on your own. I should have jumped in and helped come up with the solution. Let’s do that now.

Kyle: No, don’t bother. This pink slip from Mom proves that we are way past any mutually agreed solution. Consider me gone.

Jack: Kyle, Kyle, don’t go. Come– come here. [ Diane sighs ]

Diane: Please don’t blame me for this.

Adam: I’m not trying to be difficult… but this waiting around is killing me.

Chelsea: I know.

Adam: We have no control at all and I just don’t know how much more of this I can take.

Chelsea: I know. We just, we have to be patient.

Adam: I mean, how? Our son’s well-being is completely out of our hands. Every parenting instinct tells me that this is, it’s all wrong.

Chelsea: Don’t say that. We are not helpless. I– I mean, look what we’ve done for Connor so far.

Adam: What did we do? Ship him off to a place where we can’t even visit him now?

Chelsea: Well, getting him into this clinic and convincing him and ourselves that this is the right place for him, that was a giant step.

Adam: Yeah.

Chelsea: I know along the way we needed to fight our instincts, but we did the research. These doctors are the best in their field and we have to trust that they are gonna do what they’re trained to do. You know, and in the meantime, we– we send Connor positive thoughts. You heard him yesterday. He said that he could feel that. He knows we love him. So, we have to stay positive, okay? Until we’re allowed to go see him again.

Adam: You– you really are something, you know that?

Chelsea: What did I do now?

Adam: Reminded me, yet again, of your incredible devotion to fighting like hell for our son. I don’t know where Connor and I would be in all of this without you.

Chelsea: Well, back at you.

Adam: I have to wonder, though, are we making a mistake staying in this town?

Jack: I don’t blame you.

Diane: Good.

Jack: I just wanna know what happened. I wanna know how things escalated so quickly. You and Kyle were getting along wonderfully until you took over his old job.

Diane: I think you just answered your own question.

Jack: You really want me to believe this is as petty as resentment over a job?

Diane: Yes. Kyle clearly wasn’t happy being relegated to third position in a company. It was, I don’t know, it was just too much for his ego to handle. And so, consciously or not, he started retaliating in any way he could.

Jack: Much as I hate to admit it, you might be right.

Diane: Well, think about the timing for when things got tense between us. There’s really no other explanation.

Jack: This would not be the first time that Kyle betrayed a family member for his own personal gain.

Diane: Well, hopefully, it’s the last.

Jack: Was it really necessary to fire him, though?

Diane: Jack, do you think I wanted to do that? I mean, Kyle is my son. You know how much I love him. And after how hard it was to get him to trust me again, after how hard I worked on our relationship once I came back to town? Listen to me, this– this is not at all what I wanted.

Jack: That’s why I’m advocating for a different solution.

Diane: Yeah, but there isn’t one. I mean, Kyle is just– he’s just so angry with me. And then I, and then I fight back, right? And then I’m walking on eggshells, just trying not to make things worse. And you know, it’s not– it’s not just here at the office. It’s also happening at home. I mean, honey, it’s gotten to the point that the only time we are even remotely normal with each other is when Harrison’s in the room.

Jack: Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Victor: Hello, Kyle.

Kyle: Victor.

Victor: Have a seat. So… you ready to accept my offer?

Kyle: Oh, I am more than ready. I’ve officially left Jabot. ok, I know this is probably really awkward, considering how much you and Adam dislike each other.

Billy: We’ve had our moments. There’s no doubt about that. But none of that matters now.

Sally: I just keep thinking about Connor and how he must feel so alone.

Billy: Yeah, it’s impossible for me to not think about how this would feel for me or how I would react if it were Johnny and Katie. And I know you don’t have kids yet, but you can imagine… I’m sorry. That was insensitive. I apologize.

Sally: I know what you meant. And you lost a child, too, so I know you get the pain.

Billy: Yeah, it changes you forever. Makes you see life in a new light.

Sally: Yeah, it really does.

Billy: What’s hard for me is imagining Connor battling all these intrusive thoughts, you know, on his own, like he’s in some kind of prison.

Sally: Yeah, now he’s an inpatient and I feel like it’s even more isolating. I mean, the kid I know, he’s just fun and smart. We used to joke all the time.

Billy: You will again. But it is excruciating, knowing what he’s going through and the toll that it’s taking on Chelsea and Adam.

Sally: Chelsea’s really lucky to have you in her corner.

Billy: Not half as lucky as Adam is to have you.

Chelsea: How would staying near Connor be a mistake? He might need us. They could call any minute, saying he’s ready for a visit.

Adam: Yeah, but we don’t know when that call is gonna come. I mean, think about what it’s gonna be like to stay here while we wait for that.

Chelsea: Well, at least we’re close by. Otherwise, it’ll take us hours to get here when he is ready.

Adam: Yes, but we’re gonna be sitting in this room, wondering about Connor every second. Think about what that’s gonna be like. It’s gonna be pure torture, don’t you think?

Chelsea: Adam, we would be doing that at home, too.

Adam: The doctor said it could be a couple weeks before Connor is released. With nothing to do in this hotel room, I mean, we’re gonna be reduced to two frantic, stir-crazy parents by the time Connor finally gets to see us.

Chelsea: I see your point. I really do. But I have to be close to my son. At least right now. So if– if you wanna go, for whatever reason, I totally understand. And you can always hop on a plane and come back if things change.

Adam: Well, you’re not gonna get rid of me that easy. If you’re staying, I’m gonna stay, too.

Diane: Thanks, Jack. I could really use your support today. But I’m– I’m sure you could use mine after everything you’ve been through. I know it’s gotta be hard to come home from Paris to this.

Jack: Yeah, it’s been a rough few days.

Diane: Yeah, I know it’s horrible timing with all the stress about Ashley. How’s she doing?

Jack: She’s in a wonderful facility. I didn’t get to spend much time there, but… she seems strong and in control.

Diane: Well, did the doctor say how long she’ll be there?

Jack: Oh, I don’t think they know and they weren’t willing to share with me every step in her recovery. I– Alan did think that she will fully recover.

Diane: Well, I hope she rests as well and is home soon.

Jack: Thanks. I saw Allie.

Diane: Ah! She’s always so happy and positive on her phone.

Jack: Oh, she is so happy in Paris. Loved having her Aunt Traci there and Abby– Abby is pretty upset that she wasn’t informed about her mother’s situation.

Diane: I can imagine. It’s– it’s hard to know how to protect your child, even when they’re an adult. I mean, you just, you never know how far to go.

Jack: I’m not ready to give up on Kyle. Maybe he can still come back to Jabot. Maybe there’s a way to work this all out.

Victor: You left Jabot rather suddenly, didn’t you?

Kyle: I would say it’s right on time, wouldn’t you?

Victor: But something must have prompted you to leave so quickly.

Kyle: I realized you were right. I have way too much untapped potential to waste it somewhere that doesn’t value what I have to offer.

Victor: So, this is all right with your parents?

Kyle: What difference does it make? I’m a free agent now. I’m free to work wherever I like and I want to come and run Glissade for you.

Victor: Question to you is, are you really ready to become a serious competitor to Jabot?

Kyle: Oh, I have every intention of giving Jabot a run for their money.

Diane: I know you want to turn this thing around with Kyle. And in a perfect world, I want that too. The three of us working together at Jabot, making it an even stronger company for Kyle and Harrison to run someday.

Jack: It has been my dream since the day I found out he was my son.

Diane: Well, it’s my dream too.

Jack: You’re talking about the Abbott family legacy here.

Diane: And it can still happen. It can. But right now, letting Kyle go was the only course we had.

Victor: Well, Kyle, I am very happy that you are solidly on board with Glissade, but… there’s only one question and that is why did you leave Jabot so quickly?

Kyle: Leaving Jabot wasn’t a quick decision. I had been thinking about it for a while. It’s hard to stay somewhere when you’ve been demoted twice.

Victor: Now, I understand why you want to move on.

Kyle: Look, Victor, I have had it, being shunted around by my father, and the sad part is, it had nothing to do with my business skills. It was for purely personal reasons.

Victor: Well, Jabot’s loss seems to be Glissade’s gain.

Kyle: This is a perfect opportunity to prove to them what they’re losing.

Victor: I like your drive, Kyle. There’s only one caveat.

Kyle: What’s that?

Victor: Removing Audra from the equation is out of the question. She and you have to work out a way to work together.

Kyle: With all due respect, I think I can do a better job if I don’t have to constantly be watching my–

Victor: There’s no point. I want the two of you to work together, to turn Glissade into a powerhouse. If you can’t do that, then the offer is off the table.

Kyle: If that is a deal breaker and Audra and I have to share the top spot, I’m sure we can find a way to work through our differences.

Victor: Good. I had a feeling you would get on board with that.

Kyle: In six months’ time, when you see me dancing circles around Audra, hopefully you’ll reconsider your–

Victor: No competition between the two of you. I want you to work together, all right?

Kyle: Got it.

Victor: Now, I suggest you contact Audra and tell her that you’re on board and you find a way to work together. All right? I want you to hit the ground running. Time is of the essence.

Kyle: Yes, sir.

Victor: Thank you for coming by. [ Kyle sighs ]

Audra: Thank you.

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Steffy: Thomas is engaged to Paris.

Hope: I’m fully aware.

Steffy: It didn’t look that way when I saw you two kissing.

Hope: Oh, you mean on the cheek just now?

Steffy: Right… right. Okay, well, Thomas is moving on with Paris, someone who is fully committed to him, who wants a future with him. So you need to leave Thomas alone and respect his wishes.


Paris: Look, I know this seems out of nowhere, but Thomas and I are really happy.

Ridge: You know what, and I love that, but I’m still trying to process you’re engaged.

Paris: Yeah.

Thomas: Hey, Dad.

Ridge: Hi. Oh, I missed you.

Thomas: Aw, I missed you too.

Ridge: Ahh… so all that… when you said that Paris was good to you, you didn’t mean the city.

Thomas: [laughing] Yeah, sorry, I would have told you sooner, but, uh, I don’t know, it just didn’t feel like the right time.

Ridge: The right time? The right time to tell your dad what’s going on in your life? I don’t– why would you keep this from me?


[birds tweeting]

Luna: You’re not hungry?

Poppy: I’m sorry, what, sweetheart?

Luna: Are you okay, Mom? You’ve been kind of off since the pizza guy showed up. Who was he?

Poppy: Luna.

Luna: No, I know, you told me not to worry about him.

Bill: Hey. What did I miss?

Poppy: Not much.

Bill: Well, I couldn’t help overhearing. Worried about who, Poppy? [bluesy guitar strumming]

Deacon: Hey, Tom, I hope the setup’s okay, I know it’s small, but once we get the place filled, it’ll be good.

Tom: Hey, Deacon, it’s better than an alley.

Deacon: [laughing] Yeah.

Hollis: Hey, I can’t wait to hear you play later.

Tom: It’s the one thing that’s always been natural to me. You know, music? It’s been a big part of my life, all of my life.


Bill: So what’s going on?

Poppy: Nothing. A pizza delivery guy came to the house, and I wasn’t expecting him, but like I told Luna, there’s nothing to worry about.

Bill: Well, what do you mean you weren’t expecting him? Did you order a pizza?

Poppy: No.

Bill: So some guy was able just to walk past security?

Luna: They must have thought that we put in an order.

Bill: That’s not good enough. They have a list of family and friends who can come and go. Some random guy shouldn’t be able just to walk up to our front door. I’m gonna deal with security.

Poppy: I don’t want to make this more than it is.

Bill: You’re not. I’m very protective of my family, and make no mistake, you’re my family.


[guitar strumming] [guitar strumming continues]

Deacon: Man, Tom, I’m blown away, the patrons, they are gonna be in for such a treat.

Tom: The pleasure’s all mine. Listen, I appreciate the opportunity. It’s been a while since I’ve been up on a stage.

Hollis: Oh, cool, so you have performed before.

Tom: Oh yeah, yeah, in bars, in county fairs, and festivals. Music’s in my blood.


Ridge: Listen, I’m not putting you on the spot. You’re an adult, now you can do whatever you want, but I just didn’t know… why you wouldn’t tell me. Things are okay between us, right? I thought you could come to me with anything.

Thomas: And I know that I can, Dad.

Ridge: Well, but you didn’t. You told Steffy, you didn’t tell me, why?

Thomas: Okay, look, I, um… I’ve messed up with relationships in the past. And you’ve been a witness to that, and I– I guess I– I just wanted to be 100% sure about this before I told you. And I am, Dad.


Hope: There are bigger issues here than just Thomas and me. I get that you are looking out for your brother, Steffy, but so am I.

Steffy: Really?

Hope: It doesn’t… it doesn’t worry you that he proposed to me not that long ago and now he shows up out of nowhere engaged to Paris? I mean, come on, Steffy, be honest, I mean, that doesn’t concern you?


We polished it off.

Luna: Wow, I usually don’t really like pizza, but that was really good. Sorry you didn’t have any, Mom.

Bill: Hey, I gotta say, you know, I didn’t think there’s anything that Sharp could get right, but he makes a hell of a pizza. [phone chime] Um, sorry, guys, I just need a couple of minutes, it’s Liam, and it’s about a big acquisition we’re working on. I’ll be right back.

Luna: “Live Music With Tom Starr.” Hey, this is tonight at Il Giardino. We should go, you know, listen to some music, eat more pizza. That would be fun, right?


Hollis: Man, that must have been such a rush, Tom, performing onstage?

Tom: Oh, yeah, most definitely. You know, in the dark ages, before the internet, I had quite the following.

Deacon: Really?

Tom: Oh, yeah. You know what, I went up and down the coast a couple of times, and then I did a little recording, I got some radio play.

Deacon: No kidding.

Hollis: No way. Do we know the song?

Tom: Well, maybe. Maybe not. You’ll have to listen and find out for yourself.


Paris: Well, I can tell you guys have a lot to catch up on, so I’m gonna go catch up with Douglas and get him some food.

Thomas: All right, I’ll call you when I’m heading home.

Paris: Okay.

Thomas: All right. Surprise.

Ridge: Yeah. Surprise. Well… Douglas likes her. They’re sweet together.

Thomas: Oh, yeah, he really does, and she’s great with him. It goes both ways.

Ridge: Yeah. And you, my boy.

Thomas: Hmm?

Ridge: Wow, you guys seem good together, it’s, um… some nice things to say about you.

Thomas: Oh, yeah? Really?

Ridge: Yeah. I like her, I’ve… everyone in the building likes her.

Thomas: Yeah, she’s a great person.

Ridge: She is. And that’s– that’s perfect. You found love, it’s, um…

Thomas: Why do I feel like there’s a “but” coming?

Ridge: But you’re engaged now. I don’t… [sighing] …if you’re happy, I’m happy. But why– why do you need to get married after everything you’ve been through, after everything you went through with Hope?

Thomas: [sighing]


Hope: I am concerned about you trying to get into my brother’s head.

Steffy: Oh, my gosh, can you put your issues with me aside for just one moment and try to be realistic? Your brother proposed to me not that long ago.

Hope: Okay, how many times did you turn him down?

Steffy: And that was because I wasn’t ready to be married again, Steffy, not because I didn’t want to be with him. All I am saying is this feels rushed. Him trying to create this life with Paris so soon after everything, it just– it feels reactionary. Can you honestly say that you don’t agree?


Luna: Come on, Mom, nothing beats live music, let’s go see this Tom Star guy.

Poppy: [sighing]

Bill: Sorry about that.

Luna: Hey, Dad, do you sing?

Bill: Do I sing? Oh, yeah. Like a lark, I have an incredible vocal gift. In fact, every dog in LA howls right along with me when I sing.

Luna: [laughing]

Poppy: This is so nice here, just the three of us at home. I think we should stay here and listen to your father’s very bad singing.

Bill: Eh…

Luna: It’s crazy how effortless us being a family feels.

Bill: The feeling is mutual.

Luna: Hey, Mom? Don’t take this the wrong way, okay, I’m not upset with you at all, I’m just curious. Um… I know you said that you were protecting me in your heart, and that’s why you didn’t tell me that Bill was my father all these years, but… is that really the only reason?


Hollis: So Tom, my guy, you gotta tell me, what was it like being a rock star?

Tom: Oh, no-no-no-no, not a rock star, but it was pretty cool. You know? Stepping onstage, and seeing that audience start to sway back and forth. That’s when you realize you got ’em in the palm of your hand.

Hollis: Mm, man, that must have been great both on and off the stage, if you catch my drift. I got one word for ya, groupies.

Tom: Well, I’d be lying to say the girls weren’t crazy about me. I mean, I know I might not look like it, but it’s true. You know, but that was a long time ago. Another lifetime.

Deacon: Well, maybe you can rekindle a little of that magic when you play later, who knows, get a taste of the past.


Thomas: Okay, I never would have proposed to Paris if I wasn’t ready to commit to her.

Ridge: Why so fast?

Thomas: Feels right.

Ridge: Feels right, but why so fast? Explain that to me, what’s the rush?

Thomas: Okay, look, she’s beautiful, she’s talented, she is an incredible person. She has always gotten along well with Douglas, and… I don’t know, it’s always been that way, I– you may not remember this, but there was a time when we lived together, and even then, there was this spark.

Ridge: Spark?

Thomas: Yes.

Ridge: Spark and “Let’s get married,” those are two different things.

Thomas: I understand that, but… all right, look… when I got to France, I was destroyed. And, yeah, having Douglas, that helped, but it really was Paris that helped me and pulled me out of that, and… I love her, Dad.

Ridge: Do you? She gave you strength. She gave you solace.

Thomas: Yes.

Ridge: But do you love her, or is this just something you need to… shut down your feelings for Hope?


Hope: Be real with me, Steffy, I mean, what do you think of Thomas’s engagement?

Steffy: I think he’s a grown man who can make his own decisions.

Hope: Okay, well, that really wasn’t answering the question. You care about Thomas’s happiness, right? So… so then how can his… falling in love and proposing to Paris so quickly not worry you?

Steffy: I don’t know, I think sometimes you take years to find someone you love, and sometimes it just happens automatically.

Hope: Oh, my gosh, why do I even bother?

Steffy: I have no idea, because I can see right through you. You’re pretending to care about Thomas when you really just care about yourself.

Hope: That is not true.

Steffy: Really? Thomas came here, and he told you he’s engaged, and instead of respecting that, you want Thomas to still be in love with you, and that’s really sad.


[birds tweeting]

Bill: I understand what you’re feeling, Luna, but your mother had her reasons, and, you know, you said it yourself, she was protecting you.

Luna: Yeah, but that’s what doesn’t make sense to me, I mean, why would I need to be protected from you? You’re Bill Spencer. Your whole life is documented online, right, so it’s not like we’re going in blind.

Poppy: Luna, you’re right. I should have opened up sooner, and I– I just feel incredibly guilty.

Luna: No, Mom, I’m not bringing this up to make you feel bad, I’m just trying to understand why you didn’t tell me that this… wonderful man is my father. Is there another reason why you didn’t tell me the truth?


Tom: [sighing]


Thomas: Do you really think that I would use Paris to get over hope?

Ridge: No, I don’t. Not intentionally. But you told me you were hurt. You’re vulnerable, and maybe… having Paris by your side made that thing that happened with Hope hurt a little less. It’s a terrible reason to marry somebody.

Thomas: Yes, and I agree with you, if that was the reason, but that’s not the reason, Dad. I… I finally let go of Hope, and that’s when I saw this beautiful, incredible, wonderful person standing right in front of me. Paris. And I don’t know, maybe it was… being with Hope is what kept my blinders on, letting go of her, and I finally saw Paris.

Ridge: You can see my concern, right?

Thomas: Yes, I do understand your concern, and I appreciate it. Look, I always told Hope I was a one-woman man. But in actuality she couldn’t commit to me the way that I could with her, so I had to respect that and let her go. And… maybe this was just all meant to be. Exactly how it unfolded. Getting hurt is what led me to fly off to Paris, and… maybe I was supposed to be at Forrester International at that right time so that, when I let go, I saw Paris. Right in front of me. This beautiful, wonderful woman. Has this amazing relationship with my son, and… [sighing] …look, Dad… …Paris is the woman that I want to be with. And I’m gonna marry her.


Steffy: You are wild.

Hope: Regardless of how I feel about Thomas… I told him that if it was his decision, I would respect it.

Steffy: But then you kissed Thomas.

Hope: You’re making a big deal out of a kiss on the cheek between two people who loved each other, who share a son, who, by the way, I still care for, Steffy, my feelings for him haven’t changed, although I don’t feel the need to explain that to you.

Steffy: Yeah, typical.

Hope: You know, I’m not the one you should be worried about right now. Dating is one thing, fine. But marriage? A family? I mean, have– have you even thought about how this might impact Douglas? Have you thought about your nephew at all?

Steffy: Of course I thought about that, Hope.

Hope: Oh, so… so you knew about Thomas and Paris this entire time? And you didn’t say anything.

Steffy: It wasn’t my business to tell.

Hope: [gasping] Oh, my gosh, I bet you have just been… been encouraging this, haven’t you? You were just trying to put them together.

Steffy: She makes him happy. Of course I’m gonna defend my brother, he is my brother. So, yeah, I knew Thomas and Paris were together. I did not know that they were engaged. That is news to me.

Hope: Well, I am sure that you are thrilled.

Steffy: I am. He’s finally with someone who truly loves him and appreciates him.

Hope: And you’re sure that woman is Paris.

Steffy: At least she’s not wearing his engagement ring around her neck as a necklace, my God.

Hope: You think I’m delusional? Steffy, you’re the one tricking yourself into believing that sham of a relationship. You only care because you want your brother with anyone but me. And that… is what this is all about. Isn’t it, Steffy?

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Days Update Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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Marlena joins Brady in the living room at home and comments on it being a quiet morning. Brady informs her that Tate has yet to wake up from his room, so their daily debate about him having his airpods in at the table will have to wait. Brady feels Tate is trying to sleep the day away to avoid the consequences of what he did last night. Marlena says that was a shame about the prom with Tate and Holly. Brady calls it disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel. Marlena isn’t sure that was necessary. Brady talks about how they told Tate he wasn’t allowed to see Holly from the beginning, but he decided on his own to defy them. Brady says it doesn’t happen all the time, but he and Theresa have one mind about this which Marlena questions. Brady asks what she thinks. Marlena wonders if Brady’s reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how he feels about Theresa.

Bonnie enters the living room at the Kiriakis Mansion and says she’s surprised to see Theresa up so early. Bonnie figured she’d be sleeping in and asks how prom night was. Theresa tells her that she walked in just in time to stop two kids from having sex, revealing they found Holly and Tate at the Salem Inn. Bonnie thought they weren’t supposed to see each other. Theresa confirms that and says they found out Tate was going behind their back to see Holly even after everything she did to ruin his life. Bonnie guesses last night was a total disaster for everyone then. Alex walks in and says not everyone as he kisses Theresa. Alex then declares that one thing went very right last night as he shows off Theresa’s ring.

Xander and Sarah sit together in their living room and talk about their wedding invitations coming in. Xander talks about being grateful that they will have a perfect wedding especially after Maggie’s almost wedding to Konstantin. They talk about being glad he’s gone and decide no more talk about that as they will only focus on their upcoming wedding. Xander agrees as they kiss.

Leo sits down at the hospital and repeats his final conversation with his mother and declares that he won’t visit her again and he never wants to see her again. Leo starts to say she can burn but then says she can’t because she is his mother and as sad as it is, he still wants her to love him. Leo starts to cry as Mark appears and asks if he’s okay. Leo remembers meeting Mark in the town square. Mark comments that he looks like he got some bad news. Leo responds that it’s his mother, who is in prison. Mark tells him he’s sorry and sits with him. Leo explains that he just came from visiting her to finally tell her that she’s been wrong about him for his entire life. Leo thought it would be this cathartic moment and triumphant vindication, but it turned out to be anything but. Leo doesn’t know why he’s surprised that his mother can still make him feel utterly worthless and miserable. Mark then hugs Leo which surprises him.

Chanel gets a pain in her stomach, causing Johnny and Paulina to worry as they check on her.

Brady tells Marlena that there is nothing going on with he and Theresa and they just talked about how they need to focus on co-parenting Tate. Marlena assumes there was a reason they needed to talk about that. Brady admits that something happened and they had been getting closer because of what they have gone through with Tate. Brady says they had a moment. Marlena asks if that was all. Brady knows it was only a moment because right after, Theresa said she wants to be with Alex. Marlena asks what Brady wants.

Bonnie comments on Theresa’s ring and guesses Alex spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it. Alex responds that Theresa is worth it. Bonnie asks when this all happened. Alex says it was last night. Theresa gets a call from her dad and says she’s going to tell him the good news as she exits the room. Bonnie then asks Alex if he’s told Justin.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s taking the wedding invitations to the Kiriakis Mansion since Maggie has an old book of family addresses, so Xander gets to stay home with Victoria. Xander brings up the conversation he had with Maggie about how much he hated Konstantin and says that her response threw him as Maggie told him that he was a lot like Victor and maybe Victor saw himself in him which is why he was so hard on him.

Leo thanks Mark for being very nice and then realizes he’s a doctor. Mark introduces himself. Leo acknowledges his name being the same as the Mark Greene on ER. Leo talks about having a doctor boyfriend once. Leo brings up that Mark told him the other day that he was not gay. Mark questions if he said that. Leo confirms that he did and then asks if it’s not true.

Johnny wants to get Chanel to the hospital and call a doctor. Chanel doesn’t think they need to and says it’s just cramps. Chanel thinks she’s fine now as they sit her down. Paulina recalls when she was pregnant and encourages that she’ll feel better when Abe comes home with the food. Chanel’s cramps then get worse so Johnny decides they are taking her to the hospital and they exit.

Brady doesn’t think his feelings really matter here. Marlena says they always do. Brady declares that Theresa chose Alex so he accepted it and he’s moving on and he would love to change the subject. Marlena apologizes for bringing up a topic that’s uncomfortable for him to talk about. Brady appreciates his concern and says he usually values her input, but on this subject, not right now. Marlena understands and says she’s going to work. Marlena tells Brady that she’s always on his side. Brady thanks her for that as she then exits.

Alex informs Bonnie that he has not had a chance to tell Justin yet about his engagement to Theresa. Bonnie questions why not and suggests calling him right now. Alex doesn’t think that’s news that Justin wants to hear right now. Bonnie asks why that would be. Alex explains that he and Justin had a bit of a disagreement over of his relationship with Theresa. Bonnie assumes that’s because Alex found Theresa in bed with Brady. Alex states that Justin seems to think that meant something to Theresa, but they talked about it and Theresa said she only did it to make him jealous. Bonnie talks about Theresa manipulating but Alex says he doesn’t want to have the same talk with her that he had with Justin. Bonnie argues that Justin cares about him and doesn’t want to see him get hurt. Alex says that’s very kind but he’s a big boy now. Bonnie knows Justin isn’t his biological father but he still has a big love for him in his heart and they are both protective of him. Alex argues that he doesn’t need protection from Theresa. Bonnie asks if he’s sure about that since she doesn’t have the best track record with relationships and Alex is also super rich. Bonnie asks if Alex doesn’t think he could do better as Theresa then comes back in to the room.

Sarah knows Xander has been struggling with the fact that he and Victor weren’t close when he died, but he knows deep down that Victor loved him. Sarah brings up when Victor made Xander CEO of Titan. Xander argues that he undermined him and replaced him with Philip. Xander mentions that they did get along against Kristen but brings up switching Sarah’s baby. Sarah knows Xander regrets that. Xander calls it unthinkable now and says no one could ever replace their daughter. Sarah thanks God that she finally came to her senses and told him that Victoria is his daughter. Xander says he was so worried when they were together back then and Victor was just using him to do his dirty work. Xander says maybe Victor did see a bit of himself in him which is why he had him do terrible things. Sarah disagrees. Xander questions why Victor didn’t leave him in his will then.

Leo points out that Mark said he wasn’t gay, so he asks if he’s bisexual but Johnny and Paulina arrive with Chanel and call on Mark for help. Mark asks what’s going on. Chanel complains of really bad cramps. Johnny says the pain seems to come and go but feels like it’s getting worse as they rush her to a hospital room. Mark asks Paulina to step outside. Paulina refuses and says she’s not going to leave Chanel alone. Johnny points out that he’s there, so Paulina says she’ll be right outside the whole time and exits. Mark says they will see how her baby is doing. Chanel admits that she tried to hold it together in front of Paulina but she’s really scared. Johnny promises her that everything is going to be fine.

Marlena goes to the hospital and runs in to Leo. Marlena asks if they had an appointment. Leo says no and swears he didn’t know she would be there but they have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow so he will find a way to white knuckle it until then. Marlena decides she has a few moments before her next patient and agrees to see Leo now.

Theresa questions Bonnie trash talking her behind her back. Bonnie responds that it’s nothing she wouldn’t say to her face and states that Justin simply has some concerns about her and Alex. Alex says he told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, he trusts Theresa and plans to spend the rest of his life with her. Theresa thanks him but doesn’t understand Bonnie’s sudden 180 since she was recently very supportive of her involvement with Alex. Bonnie says that was before she discussed it with Justin. Theresa guesses Justin turned her against her then. Bonnie argues that Justin is just protective of Alex. Bonnie says on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout the house for lots of people. Bonnie adds that Sarah is on her way over so she can help her with her wedding invitations. Theresa remarks that won’t take long and jokes that it will be a short list because Xander doesn’t have many friends. Bonnie says his side might be a little light but she’s sure a few of them won’t mind moving over to fill the void. Bonnie adds that Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.

Sarah tells Xander that it’s not like he was singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will since he didn’t leave anything for anyone except Maggie and Alex. Xander understands he’s not the only one that Victor snubbed, but he feels it was Victor’s last chance to show him that he meant something to him. Xander can’t believe he’s grieving Victor. Sarah hopes she and Victoria can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give him. They kiss which Xander calls a wonderful start. Sarah says they’ll have to finish later since she has to go. Sarah then stops to ask if Xander is sure he doesn’t want to take another shot at trying to find his mom. Xander assures that the number he gave her was the last one he had for her, so he takes it as fate’s way of saying it’s best not to find her. Sarah knows he and his mom have had issues. Xander gets that she’s eager for her to be at the wedding and he understands Sarah wants Victoria to know her grandmother. Sarah doesn’t want Xander to be saddled with the same regret he had with Victor as far as not mending fences before losing him. Xander then reveals there may be one other way to reach his mom.

Sarah thought Xander lost touch with his mother. Bonnie says he did but Sarah is trying to get them back in touch so they can mend fences and invite her to the wedding. Sarah questions that being a good idea. Bonnie and Alex both ask why it wouldn’t be. Sarah mentions hearing that she’s a raging alcoholic and questions having someone like that around the baby. Bonnie responds that just because someone has an addiction doesn’t mean they should be shunned and suggests maybe she has changed, like Theresa. Theresa reluctantly agrees but says she’s kind of concerned for Sarah and asks what if Xander’s mother causes a huge scene. Bonnie laughs and says they are used to scenes around here, especially at weddings. Alex notes that Theresa seems awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem and asks if there’s something she wants to tell them.

Leo sits with Marlena and informs her that he went to see his mother at the prison to try to quiet her voice in his head all the years. Marlena clarifies that she thought they could work on that in therapy but Leo thought it would be wise to do it in person, face to face. Marlena guesses it didn’t go well. Leo confirms it was a disaster. Marlena asks what she said. Leo says she said that he was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate, and that he had deserved all the misery that had befallen him. Marlena says that must have been so hard for him to hear. Leo says he should’ve expected it, but guesses he hoped that his mother would take him in his arms and have an epiphany. Marlena encourages that just because his mother said those things, doesn’t mean they are true. Leo asks why it feels that way when she says them then. Marlena explains that as children, they depend on their parents to thrive. Marlena states that Leo is no longer a child so he’s no longer dependent on his mother and thus there’s no reason to give her the power over him. Marlena tells Leo that he can do anything he’d like and be himself. Leo adds that the hunky doctor seemed to think he was worth talking to. Marlena asks which hunky doctor is that.

Mark tells Chanel that they are going to do a quick ultrasound to try and figure out what’s going on. Johnny encourages Chanel that everything will be alright and that Mark will take good care of them. Mark then announces he’s very sorry but he’s afraid that Chanel has had a miscarriage, shocking Chanel and Johnny. Johnny doesn’t understand as they were just there and everything was fine. Mark says it changed. Chanel asks if the soft markers caused this. Mark says there could be any number of reasons and mentions that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Mark adds that he will send in a specialist to try and get them more answers. Mark tells them that he is so sorry for their loss as he then exits the room. Chanel and Johnny break down crying in each others’ arms.

Leo tells Marlena that he met this gorgeous doctor the other day and he gave him water, then today he comforted him. Marlena points out that Leo just met this man. Leo says he’s not getting his hopes up for a romance and mentions that he said he’s not gay but then acted surprised when he reminded him that he said that. Leo asks if she thinks maybe he is gay. Marlena says she doesn’t know. Leo asks if she knows Mark and if she’s gotten any vibes from him. Marlena says she’s heard the name but doesn’t think she’s met him. Leo asks if Marlena has heard any chat about him. Marlena says if she did, she wouldn’t repeat it or speculate about him which Leo accepts. Leo declares that whether he’s gay or not, they had a lovely moment. Marlena is glad to hear that for him, but notes that he doesn’t know anything about this man, so she thinks he shouldn’t read too much in to this. Marlena wouldn’t like to see Leo get hurt. Leo thanks her and says it’s unlike his mother, who lives to see him get hurt. Leo bets that Diana is in her cell now, gloating about how bad she made him feel. Marlena suggests talking about that in their next session since they are out of time. Leo guesses that tomorrow they can figure out why he wants love from his horrible mother. Marlena calls him a very worthwhile human being and says she’s impressed with his desire to get to know himself and come to terms with his emotionally abusive mother and father. Leo declares that tomorrow, they will work on getting him to embrace that he’s a worthwhile person. Leo tells Marlena that he will see her tomorrow for their actual session as he then exits her office.

Theresa claims she’s not so much concerned about Xander’s mother but after what happened with Konstantin, they should all be wary about inviting long lost family and friends out of the blue. Bonnie says she gets it but tells Theresa that she won’t have to worry since the number Xander had for his mom didn’t belong to her anymore and they have no other way of reaching her. Alex jokes that they won’t have to worry about any unexpected guests at their wedding since he’s already found all of his long lost relatives. Theresa hopes that’s true. Alex assures that is and says he has to get to work, so he exits.

Xander finishes a call with his mother’s sister and tells Sarah that the longshot paid off even though his aunt and mother didn’t get along, he didn’t think they would keep in touch but apparently his mother hit her up for money a few months ago. Xander reveals she didn’t have his mom’s phone number, but she did have her address which excites Sarah.

Brady goes to work at Basic Black and thinks back to having sex with Theresa until Alex walks in and says he’s sorry to hear about the prom last night. Brady is sure Theresa told him all about it. Brady is surprised that Theresa didn’t call him last night to tell him about EJ and Nicole’s reaction. Alex informs him that Theresa was busy and it was partly his fault which Brady questions. Alex then reveals that he proposed and that he and Theresa are now engaged, shocking Brady.

Sarah goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and thanks Bonnie for offering to help with the wedding invitations. Bonnie says she’s so happy to assist and Maggie already gave her the address book. Sarah then excitedly reveals they have Xander’s mom’s address after all which worries Theresa.

Xander tells Victoria that there’s a chance now that she will meet her grandma. Xander says at least one of them are excited about it.

Mark talks on the phone about having to deliver the bad news to Chanel and Johnny that they lost their baby. Mark says they always know the right thing to say and he’ll see them tonight. Mark then hangs up and runs in to Leo. Leo says he’s sorry to hear that he had to deliver bad news. Leo asks if he was on the phone with a friend or a significant other, then says it’s none of his business. Mark reveals it was actually his girlfriend and says he better get going. Mark then walks away. Leo remarks that answers that.

Paulina returns to the hospital room to find Chanel and Johnny crying. Paulina asks what happened. Johnny reveals that they lost the baby. Paulina can’t believe it and asks how that happened. Chanel responds that it happened because of what Paulina did and angrily declares that it’s all her fault.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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Sonny asks Trina to tell Ava that he has talked to his lawyer and they both agree that the Metro Court isn’t the proper place to raise Avery even part-time. Ava and Trina figure out that Sonny is going to fight her for custody of Avery. Ava is angry and tells Trina that Sonny isn’t the only one who has reasons to sue for custody. Ava tells Trina she won’t let Sonny take Avery away from her.

Trina later tells Gio and Josslynn that she is worried Ava could cause physical harm to Sonny.

Mac apologizes to Cody for thinking he was a conman when he first arrived in town. Mac also thanks Cody for helping his family so much while he was gone. Sasha, once again, tells Cody he should tell Mac the truth but Cody doesn’t think it’s the right time to tell Mac the truth.

Kristina draws up a petition stating that, if Molly and TJ break-up, the baby remains with the Davis family. Kristina wants Alexis to look at the document to make sure it is okay. Alexis reminds Kristina that she won’t take sides about the baby. Alexis thinks that Kristina should talk to Molly and TJ about her concerns.

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Adam and Chelsea decide to stay in Maryland to be close to Connor in case he makes progress and gets out of the in-patient wing of the treatment center and they are able to visit him again. Billy and Sally talk about how they wish there was something they could do to help Adam, Chelsea, and Connor.

Diane fires Kyle from Jabot because she is tired of him constantly undermining her authority. Jack arrives at the office while Kyle and Diane are arguing. Jack tries his best to resolve the situation between them but Kyle is angry with Jack because he takes Diane’s side without hearing his side of the situation. Kyle leaves Jabot and sends a text message to Victor telling him he wants to meet with him. Kyle tells Victor he will accept the job he offered him. Victor tells Kyle he must work together with Audra or he can’t have the job. Kyle tells Victor that he will work with Audra to make Glissade a competitor to Jabot so his parents can see they made a mistake when they let him go.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

[sighs]

Wow. Quiet this morning?

Yeah. Well, your teenage grandson has yet to emerge from his bedroom, which means the daily debate of whether he can have his AirPods on at the breakfast table is gonna have to be postponed.

Well, maybe he’s just sleeping in.

[chuckles] He’s trying to sleep the day away so he can avoid the consequences of what he did last night.

Yeah. Well, it’s a shame about the prom, wasn’t it? Especially with Tate and Holly.

Yeah. It was very disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel.

Yeah. I’m not sure that was necessary.

No. I–I– I think her anger was justified. We have–we told Tate from the very beginning, you are not allowed to see Holly Jonas, and he decided on his own to go ahead and defy us and– doesn’t happen all the time, but Theresa and I, we are of one mind about this. [soft dramatic music]

Hmm.

Oh, no. I–I– I know that face, and I know that “hmm.” And that’s when you’re keeping your own counsel, right?

You know me too well.

[chuckles] Hmm. You wanna to tell me what you think?

Only if you want to hear it.

Hey, a lot of people in this town pay big bucks for your insight, and one of the perks I get for living here is that I get it for free, so–

I’m wondering, uh, if your reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how you feel about his mother.


Wow. I’m surprised to see you up and about so early.

Hey, Bonnie.

Ooh. I figured you’d be sleeping in after prom night. How was chaperoning?

Oh, it was great, if you consider walking in in the nick of time to stop two kids from having sex together in a hotel room.

Oh, boy.

Yeah. “Oh, boy” is right. We caught Tate and Holly at the Good Old Salem Inn.

I thought those two weren’t supposed to be–

To be seeing each other? Yeah, no. They weren’t. We found out Tate has been sneaking around with that neurotic little liar, even after everything she did to try and ruin his life.

Oh. So I take it last night was a total disaster for everyone, then.

Not everyone. Mm.

Oh.

One thing went very right last night. [intriguing music]


Good morning, my love.

Oh! Good morning.

Hmm. What’s all this?

These are our wedding invitations. They just came from the printer.

Ah, yes.

Aren’t they beautiful?

They are. And may I just say how grateful I am that, unlike the most recent disastrous “almost” wedding we all had to endure, that you and I are gonna have a perfect wedding.

Definitely.

Especially for your mother’s sake, after everything she went through.

Yeah. That was quite an ordeal, that “almost” wedding to that miserable cretin.

That now-dead miserable cretin.

Thank God my mom laid a trap for that con man.

Yeah. Thank God.

[sighs] All right. No more talk about that vile SOB and the “almost” wedding. Let’s just focus on our upcoming nuptials.

Whatever you say, my beautiful bride. [gentle music]


Next time you want to visit me, do me a favor–just don’t. [somber music] Fine, Mother. I won’t. I will never visit you again. In fact, I never want to see you again. In fact, you can burn in–


no, you can’t, because you’re still my mother, And as sad as it is, I still want you to love me. I want that so bad.

Hey. You okay? [soft dramatic music]


[gulping] Mm. Oops.

[laughs] Oh, it’s you.

You look like you got some bad news.

It’s my mother.

Is she a patient here?

No, nothing like that. She’s in prison.

Oh. I’m sorry.

I just came from visiting her– to finally tell her that she has been wrong about me my entire life. I’m not a loser. I am lovable.


[sighs] I thought it was going to be this… Cathartic moment, this triumphant vindication. It turns out it was anything but. [soft chuckle] I don’t know why I’m surprised that that woman still has this uncanny knack to make me feel… utterly worthless and miserable.


[moans, winces]

Chanel, are you okay?

[deep breathing] Huh?

Chanel.

Are you okay?

Chanel, baby, what’s wrong?

It’s okay. I’m fine. I– [scream]

Oh! Chanel! Baby, what is it? What? [suspenseful music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


There is nothing going on with Theresa and me. As a matter of fact, just the other day we– we talked about how we just need to focus on co-parenting Tate.

Well, I assume there was some reason you needed to talk.

Yeah. Uh, there–there was. Something happened.

Something?

[sighs] Yes. Look, we’d been getting closer because of what we’ve had to go through with Tate and, uh, there was um– a moment. We had a moment.

A moment?

Yeah.

That was all?

Yeah. I know it was just a moment. It was only a moment because right after the moment, Theresa said, “I want to be with Alex.” [soft dramatic music]

Mm. And, Brady, look at me. What do you want?


That is a big rock.

It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

Oh, it is. Looks like you spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it.

Well, Theresa’s worth it.

Aw.

[soft chuckle] When did all this happen? I mean, the proposal. That’s–

Yeah.

Sorry.

No, no. It’s last night. [phone ringing]

Oh. Oh, that’s my dad. I texted him earlier. I want to tell him the good news, so I’ll be right back, okay?

Okay. [sighs]

So have you told your father?

Actually I did have a bit of a conversation with him right before I popped the question.

I mean Justin.


So should I start licking?

Excuse me?

I was talking about the invitations, obviously– the envelopes, specifically.

Yes, right. [chuckles] No. I’m taking these to my mom’s house because she has the entire family’s addresses in this very old handwritten, very battered book. And Bonnie said that she would help me stuff the envelopes, so–

[snarls]

You get to stay here with our very adorable teeny tiny.

Oh. Well, that would be an honor and a privilege.

She’s very lucky to have such a great dad.

I’m the lucky one. Hey, say hi to your mom for me.

I actually shall.

Oh, did I mention the chat I had with her yesterday?

Mm-mm.

I was just telling her how much I hated Konstantin for everything he did to her and Uncle Vic and Victoria and everything. And, I have to say, her response– it threw me.

What’d she say?

Oh, she was telling me that I was a lot like Victor, and that maybe because he saw so much of himself in me, that’s why he was so hard on me.


Oh, God. I slobbered all over you.

No. It’s okay. Here.

You’re being very nice. Thank you.

Well, I have been told I have an excellent bedside manner.

You’re a doctor.

Is it the stethoscope that gave it away? Mark Greene.

Leo Stark. Wait a minute. Dr. Mark Greene, like on “ER.”

I guess having that name and watching that show made me think there was no choice but to go into medicine.

Oh, boy. So you are all that, and you’re a doctor. I had a doctor boyfriend once. He was much older, and he was married to a woman. TMI. Sorry.

No. It’s okay.

Look, I may have slobbered on you, but I want you to know I was not drooling or anything. I mean, since you told me the other day that you’re not gay.

Did I say that?

Yeah, you did. Why? Is it not true?


Maybe we should get you to a hospital. And I’ll– I’ll call Dr. Greene.

No, no, no. We don’t need to do that. I think it’s just bad– [hisses] Cramps.

Could it be indigestion? Johnny, do you have any of those oyster crackers on you?

Yeah, yeah. They’re in– there in Chanel’s bag.

Oh.

[panting] It’s fine. I–I think it’s fine now.

Oh, no. You just keep these close by just in case. Oh. Oh, I remember when I was pregnant with you. My tummy did all kind of loop-de-loops all day long. When Abe gets back from the pub with the food, you’ll feel better.

Yeah. Yeah. I’m in the mood for a burger.

Mm-hmm. I made sure that he ordered extra pickles. Oh, you don’t even have to wait for those. I have a whole jar in the kitchen.

[screams loudly]

Okay, okay. No. Oh. That’s it. We’re getting you to the hospital. Come on.

Oh.

Come on. Come on. [dramatic music]

Oh, my goodness. Oh.

I don’t think my feelings really matter here.

Brady, your feelings always matter.

Well, look. Theresa–Theresa chose Alex. I accepted it, and I’m moving on, and I’d love to change the subject, actually.

Okay. I’m sorry to bring up a topic that’s uncomfortable for you to talk about.

Oh. I appreciate your concern, I really do. It’s just times out of I– I absolutely value your input, but this particular subject, just not right now.

Understood. All right. Well, I am going to go and talk to the people that pay me the big bucks.

You’re worth every penny.

Thanks. I’m always on your side, you know.

I know you are, and I thank you for that. [intriguing music]


[sighs]

Actually, no. I have not had the chance to tell Justin about my engagement to Theresa.

Why not? You know what? Call him right now.

I–I don’t think that’s news that he wants to hear right now.

Why wouldn’t it be?

Well, Justin and I had a bit of a disagreement about my relationship with Theresa.

Oh. I assume that’s because he knows that you found your fiancée, before she was your fiancée, in bed with Brady.

Right. Yeah. And Justin seems to believe that that actually meant something to Theresa– being with Brady, I mean.

Why? Do you think it didn’t–

Oh, I know it didn’t, Bonnie, because I had the conversation with Theresa. And she only did it to make me jealous.

Oh, honey. Look, this might be the pot calling the kettle black, but when a woman is trying to manipulate a man’s feelings, it means she’s really trying to manipulate a man’s feelings.

Okay. Well, Bonnie, I don’t want to have the same talk with you that I just had with Justin.

Honey, he cares about you. He doesn’t want to see you get hurt.

And that’s very kind, but I’m a big boy now.

And you were once Justin’s little boy. Look, I know he’s not your biological father, but that doesn’t change the fact that he has this big love for you in his heart. He is protective of you, and so am I.

Okay. I don’t need protection from Theresa.

Are you so sure about that? Honey, we both know she doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. And now, honey, you’re not only super hot, you’re also super rich, so come on. Don’t you think you could do better?

[soft chuckle] Really? [clears throat] [soft tense music]


Baby, I know that you’ve been struggling with the fact that you and Victor weren’t close when he died. You know that, deep down, he did love you.

Way deep down.

No. You did get along. What about when he made you CEO of Titan?

Oh. Only to undermine and replace me with Philip? I mean, I suppose we got along when he needed my help with Kristen’s baby– passing her off as your daughter.

Yeah. You only did that because you couldn’t stand the thought of me losing Mickey. And I know how much you’ve regretted that.

Oh, God. And I still do. It’s unthinkable to me now, trying to replace one child with another. I mean, no one could ever replace our precious girl.

No. No, never. And I thank God that I finally came to my senses and told you that Victoria is yours.

Oh, Sarah. When we were together back then, as happy as I was, I was just so worried the whole time that the other shoe was gonna drop. And as close as I felt to Victor back then, I– part of me knew that he was just using me to do his dirty work. So yeah, maybe he did see a bit of himself in me. That’s why he had me do all the terrible things he didn’t want to admit that he was capable of.

You know that that’s not true.

Then why? [soft dramatic music] Why, when he had his last chance to really show me how he felt…


why didn’t he leave me in his will?


You said you weren’t gay. Maybe you’re bi? Bi-curious? Had a crazy night in college?

Hey. We need help. Dr. Greene.

What’s going on?

[moan] I’m having cramps. [breathing sharply] Really, really bad cramps.

Doctor, you need to help my baby.

I’m going to.

she’s been in a lot of pain, and it seems to come and go, but it feels like it’s getting worse.

Okay. Let’s get you into another room and take a look, okay?

[moans] [screams]

Oh!


Oh. So how is it now?

It’s–it’s still pretty bad, but it comes and goes, like Johnny said.

Miss Price, uh, I need you to step outside for a few minutes.

Wh–what? No. I’m staying– I’m staying right here. I’m not going to leave her here alone.

I am here, Paulina, okay?

Mama, please, please.

Oh. Okay, okay, okay, okay. I’ll be right outside the whole time. You holler if you need me. [soft dramatic music]


[winces, moans]

Let’s see how your baby’s doing, okay?

Okay. Okay. [moans] I have– I was trying to hold it together in front of my mom, ’cause I don’t want to worry her, but– but something is happening to me, Doctor. I’m scared. I’m really, really scared.

Hey, hey. I’m here. I’m here, okay? Everything is gonna be fine, I promise.

[breathing heavily]


Oh, Dr. Evans.

Oh, Leo. Do we have an appointment?

No, not today. And I swear, I didn’t know you were gonna be here. I absolutely respect your ” I can only help you maintain your fragile grip on your sanity during scheduled times” policy.

Leo, it’s all right.

No, it’s not. We have an appointment scheduled tomorrow. I can find a way to white knuckle it until then. [soft dramatic music]

Okay, fine. I’ve got a few minutes before my next patient arrives.

Really? Are you sure?

I’m sure, I’m sure. Let’s do this.

Theresa. I meant to tell you how good you look today.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

Huh. I meant to tell you how embarrassed you look right now. Anyone want to tell me why it’s suddenly okay for Bonnie to trash-talk me behind my back?

Well, it’s nothing I wouldn’t say to your face.

Aw.

Justin has some concerns, that’s all, about you–

About you and me being together, and I just told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, I trust you wholeheartedly. And I’m committed to spending the rest of my life with you.

Thank you, Alex.

Of course.

[sighs] But you, Bonnie, I don’t understand the sudden . If I recall, it was just recently you were very supportive of my involvement with Alex.

Well, yeah. That was before I had the discussion of your involvement with him with my husband.

Oh. I see. Great. Okay. So Justin has turned you against me.

No. He’s just protective of his son. I mean, Alex. I–[inhales] You know, on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout this house for lots of people. In fact, Sarah’s on her way over so I can help her send out her wedding invites.

Oh. That won’t take too long. [soft chuckle] I just meant that it’s probably a really short list since Xander doesn’t really have many friends. [chuckles]

[sarcastic chuckle] Yeah. Well, on his side, it might be a little light, but I’m sure a few of us won’t mind moving over just to fill the void. Besides, I want to rub elbows with the mother of the groom.

What?

Yes. Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.


Well, it’s not like you were singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will. He didn’t leave anyone a penny except for my mom and Alex. And he only left Alex something to make up for the fact that he never acknowledged him as a son.

Right. I understand that I’m not the only person my uncle snubbed, but I don’t know. It really was his last chance to show me that I meant something to him, and I– I can’t believe I’m wasting time grieving the love lost to that old fool. [soft dramatic music]

Well, I do hope that Victoria and I can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give you.


That is a wonderful start.

Is it?

Mm.

We’re gonna have to finish this later, though.

I’ll hold you to that.

Yeah. I really do have to go. But before I do, are you sure that you don’t want to take another shot at trying to find your mom?


That number I gave you from my mom– that was the last one I had for her. I told you that. You know, so maybe let’s just take– take this as fate’s way of saying it’s best I don’t find her.

Look, I– I know that you and your mom have had issues, but I– don’t you–

But you’re super-duper eager for her to be at the wedding. I get it. And it’s understandable that– you want Victoria to know her grandmother. [soft dramatic music]

I just– I don’t want you to be saddled with the same regret that you have about Victor and not mending fences before you lost him.


Maybe there is one other way we could reach my mom.

I thought that Xander lost touch with his mother.

Oh, yeah, he did. That’s why Sarah is trying to, you know, get them to get back in touch, mend fences, if you will. That’s why she wants to invite her to the wedding.

Are they sure that’s a good idea? both: Why wouldn’t it be?

I–I don’t know. I just–[chuckles] heard that she’s a raging alcoholic. I mean, do they want someone like that around their kid?

You know, just because someone has a substance abuse problem, they shouldn’t be shunned. Maybe she’s changed, like you.

Mm.

Mm. Of course, yeah. You’re right. But, you know, I’m kind of concerned for Sarah. You know, what if this woman just shows up and causes a huge scene?

[laugh] Oh, honey. We’re kind of used to scenes around here, especially at weddings, right?

Mm.

Right.

[chuckles]

Theresa, you seem awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem. Something you want to tell us?


[crying] So I went to see my monster of a mother this morning.

You went to the prison?

Isn’t that what you told me to do, so I can quiet her nasty voice that’s been echoing in my head all these years?

Yes, but I meant that would be something that we would work on here in therapy.

Oh. I thought it would be wise to go and do it in person, you know, face to face.

Oh. I guess I didn’t go too well, huh?

No, it didn’t go well. It was a disaster, a calamity, a catastrophe, and a dumpster fire all rolled up into one.

What did she say?

She brought out all her greatest hits. Said I was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate… And that I deserved all of the misery that had befallen me. Befallen, is that a word?

That’s a word. That must have been so hard for you to hear.

[sighs] [somber music] I should have expected it, but still, under the heading of “hope springs eternal,” I guess I hoped that she would take me into her arms and tell me that she had a major epiphany, and that I was the greatest gift God had ever given her. Though, she is a shameless heathen. She never would have invoked God.

You know, just because your mother said those things does not mean they’re true.

Then why does it feel that way when she says them?

Leo. [gentle acoustic music] As children, we depend on our parents just to thrive. If they tell us things, then we believe it, because contradicting anything would– I don’t know–would just jeopardize our own existence. You’re no longer a child. You’re no longer dependent on your mother, so there’s no reason to give her the power over you.

Right. No reason.

Right. You can do anything you like. You can be yourself, you can be proud of yourself, you can even love yourself.

[sighs] Yeah. I’m not a little boy who needs his nose wiped anymore. I can wipe my own nose. I am my own man. [chuckles] And that hunky doctor seemed to think I was worth talking to.

What hunky doctor is that?


[breathing shakily]

I’m just gonna do a quick ultrasound, see if we can figure out what’s going on.

Okay.

Here. [monitor beeping] Felicity’s stuffie.

Yeah. Hey. Everything is gonna be okay, all right? My love, Dr. Greene is taking good care of you and of our little one too.

Okay. [suspenseful music]


Dr. Greene?

I’m very sorry, Chanel. I’m afraid you’ve had a miscarriage.

[gasps]


[gasps] Wait. A miscarriage?

I– I don’t understand. We were just here. You said everything was fine.

Everything did look fine, but that changed, obviously.

So those soft markers that you were telling us about, is that what caused this?

A spontaneous loss like this can happen for any number of reasons, and it’s not unusual. I’m sure this is cold comfort right now, but in pregnancies ends in miscarriage. [somber music]


I’m gonna send a– I’m gonna send a specialist in to examine you, see if I can get you any more answers. Again, Chanel, Johnny, I’m so sorry for your loss.


[sobbing]

So I met this totally gorgeous doctor the other day. But at the time I didn’t know he was a doctor, just this handsome guy out for a run, and he was thirsty. And I happened to have a glass of water to give to him. And it looks like what goes around comes around, because today he found me at the nurse’s station a complete wreck. He took me into his muscular arms, and he comforted me. And he gave me this. Who said chivalry is dead?

Leo, you just met this man.

Oh, Dr. Evans, don’t worry. I’m not getting my hopes up for a romance or anything like that. He told me he wasn’t gay.

I see.

But then he acted surprised when I reminded him that he said that. Do you think maybe he is gay?

Well, I don’t know.

Well, maybe you know him, and maybe you’ve gotten something of a vibe from him–Dr. Mark Greene?

Mark Greene? I’ve heard the name, but I don’t think that I’ve met him.

Maybe you’ve heard some chat about him over at the water cooler?

Well, if there were any chat at the water cooler…

Mm-hmm?

I wouldn’t repeat it–

No.

Nor would I speculate about it.

Okay. Fine. Well, whether he’s gay or not, he and I had a moment, a lovely moment. [chuckles]

I’m so glad to hear that for you, but you don’t know anything about this man, no information at all about him. So I–I think you shouldn’t read too much into this. Leo.

Hmm.

I wouldn’t like to see you get hurt.

Thank you. Unlike my mother, who lives to see me hurt. In fact, I feel like that’s been her goal since I was born, and I will bet she is in her cell right now, gloating over how bad she made me feel this morning.

Why don’t we talk about that during our next session?

Oh, no. Are we out of time?

I’m afraid we are.

All right. So tomorrow, I guess, we can figure out why it is I want love from my horrible mother, who referred to me as a miserable dead loss. She actually called me that.

Leo, you are a very worthwhile human being. I’m especially impressed with your desire to get to know yourself, understand your history, and come to terms with the, well, emotionally abusive mother you had– and your father, from what you told me.

Yes, both of them. Okay. So tomorrow, we will work on getting me to embrace the fact that I am a worthwhile person, as you say.

Yes, we will do that.

Great. Then I will see you tomorrow for our actual session.

I will see you tomorrow. [gentle music]


I’m not so much concerned about Xander’s mother, per se. But look. After what happened here with Konstantin, I think we all need to be a little bit wary about just inviting long-lost family and friends to come over out of the blue.

Okay, I get it. Yeah. But you’re not gonna have to worry about Xander’s mother showing up. The number he had for her wasn’t hers anymore. They just don’t know even how to track her down.

Mm.

Oh. [clicks tongue] That’s too bad.

Mm. Well, at least you don’t have to worry about any surprise guests showing up at our wedding. I’ve already found all my long-lost relatives.

[chuckles]

Yeah. Let’s hope that’s true.

It is true for sure. Anyway, I have to get to work.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye, Bonnie.

Oh. Bye, honey.

Bye.

[chuckles] [tense music]


[sighs] God.

Got it. Hey. You can expect that invitation in the mail. [chuckles, sighs] That long shot paid off.

Who was that?

My mom’s sister, Aunt Maisie. They never got along, so I just didn’t think my mom would be in contact with her.

But she was?

Apparently. Yeah. My mom hit her up for money a few months ago.

Are you kidding?

No. But she didn’t have my mom’s phone number, but she did have her address.

[gasps] [soft dramatic music]


[sighs] [tense music]


[breathing heavily]


Brady.

Hey.

Hey. Man, I’m sorry to hear about last night.

What happened last night?

Uh, the prom?

The prom. Yeah, yeah. I’m sure Theresa told you that we found Tate and Holly in a hotel room–

Mm.

And then Theresa dragged Holly out of said a hotel room. It was–it was lots of fun.

Mm. Especially for the kids, I’m sure.

I’m actually surprised Theresa didn’t call me and let me know what EJ and Nicole’s reaction was to the whole thing.

Well, she was kind of busy last night, partly my fault.

Why is that your fault?

I proposed. [solemn guitar music] Theresa and I are engaged.


Bonnie, thank you so much for offering to help.

Oh, honey.

Addressing these invites is gonna be a lot easier with both of us doing it.

I am so happy to assist, and your mom already gave me her address book.

Okay. Well, we just have to add one more address to it.

Okay. Whose would that be?

Xander’s mom.

[sighs] Ooh! – I know. We managed to track her down after all.

Oh. [chuckles]

I’m very excited. [laughter]

It’s exciting. Okay. Let’s see.

Hey, little one. Did you hear all that? Apparently there’s a chance now that you’re gonna meet your Grandma Cook. Oh, look at that big smile. You’re excited about it, huh? [soft tense music] I’m afraid that makes one of us.


Part of being a doctor, I know, delivering bad news, but to tell these two that they lost their baby, and so soon after I told them everything was fine. You always know the right thing to say. Same here. See you tonight. [phone beeps]

[clears throat]

Oh. Hey, Leo.

Dr. Greene, I was hoping I’d run into you so I could return your hankie.

Forget it. Keep it.

Thanks. I’m sorry to hear you had to deliver bad news. So was that a friend on the phone? A significant other? I’m sorry. That’s none of my business.

No. It’s okay. It was my girlfriend, actually.

Girlfriend, right, of course. [melancholic music]

I better get going. Excuse me.

Okay.


[sighs] Well, that answers that.


[sobbing]

Oh. Dr. Greene said I could come back in. Well, what happened? [dramatic music]

We lost the baby.

What?

[sobbing]

Oh, no. Oh, my God. Oh, oh. How–how did that happen?

It happened because of what you did. This is all your fault.


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Trina. Come on in. Hi, Mr. Corinthos. Um, Ava sent me. She wanted me to grab her day planner. Oh, yeah. You can check her room. I haven’t been in there since she left. Okay. Um… Ava said that she, um… She told you I threw her out? That’s ’cause I did. Oh, my God. [ Exhales sharply ] Sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you. Well, you did. Okay, well, I knocked first, for what it’s worth. And when I didn’t answer? I let myself in, naturally. Oh, naturally. What are you working on that has you so focused? Nothing. Okay, ’cause that’s not suspicious at all. Did you find what you’re looking for? Yeah, yeah, I got it. Um, Ava also wanted me to give you her suite number at the Metro Court. Oh, that’s not necessary. Okay. Um, well, is there anything that you would want me to tell her? Yeah, yeah, yeah, you could tell her that she’ll be hearing from my attorney soon. We both had the same opinion that it wouldn’t be suitable for our — to raise our child in a hotel, even part time. Okay.


Good seeing you again, Trina. Okay. Have a good one.


[ Breathing heavily ]


I can take off if you want me to. It’s your bench, too. Are you sure? Guess it’s a good thing I came. It might be the only way to get you to talk to me.


I don’t remember that hill being so steep. Another reason to stay sober, I guess. [ Chuckles ] Is this what it’s come to? You can’t talk to me, bro? That’s ironic, considering there was a time you were furious at me for not communicating to you about Dad. I don’t know what you want me to say. You know exactly what I want you to say. I’ve left you dozens of messages, texted you repeatedly, desperate to know how my daughter is, and you couldn’t be bothered to call me back.


How is she? How’s Violet? She’s confused and very worried about you. Because of what she walked in on? Definitely scared her, seeing you passed out like that. But we reassured her that you’re okay. She’s more concerned that you’ll think she abandoned you or, worse, that she doesn’t love you anymore. I could never think either of those things. We told her that. You know, Brook Lynn has been great with her. Everybody at the Quartermaines’ has. I just hope she’s not mad at me. You’re Violet’s hero, Finn. Your daughter and I have that common. I’m a lot of things right now. Hero is not one of them. That’s not true, because I rely on you — for guidance, support, directions when I’m lost, both literally and metaphorically. And that is why all of this has been so — Look. I wasn’t supposed to come here. I was just gonna drive around and clear my head, but this is where I ended up. And you did, too. And, damn it, that’s got to count for something. How’s Violet doing? Better, I think. Certainly less scared than she was last night, though I’m not sure how much she slept. Well, if she’s anything like me, not much. Yeah, I was up a ton, too. What’s she doing now? She’s with Leo. He’s showing her some board game of his. You know, I didn’t even ask him. He just saw her and instinctively knew she needed to be distracted. He’s a very special boy. I’m scared, Grandmother. Of? What comes next. As in the big picture? Yes, and, like, the next five minutes. I mean, what if Violet asks if she could call her dad? What do I say? You’ll think of something. You always do. And if she asks when she can go home? Forget “if.” When she asks. It’s like she’s our little adorable prisoner. In an enormous gilded cage. Look, I know how lucky we are, given the circumstances. I totally get that. For all the resources we have, that we can stay here until we figure it out, but… I think you and Chase are gonna have to consider the possibility it might be a more permanent situation. I feel so bad for Violet. Something is obviously bothering her. How can you tell? Well, she’s just not her usual boisterous self. She barely ate any breakfast, and she only picked at her lunch. Well, look, maybe the food was subpar. [ Chuckles ] Excuse you. You happen to be talking to the chef. What? Oh, my — my bad. That is my bad. Sorry. She looked tired, too, like she hadn’t been sleeping much. You really are worried, huh? Well, I’m worried that something serious is going on. Well, I mean, the kid did just lose her grandpa, right? She’s probably still sad and processing and going through whatever else. It’s true. Why is she here anyways, not at home with her dad? Well, that’s the thing. I feel like whatever is happening, it must have to do with Finn, because I overheard Olivia and Tracy talking about Brook Lynn, Chase, and Violet moving in. Moving in where? Here. As in they would be living at the Quartermaines’ permanently. Hey. As requested. Oh, thank you. Thank you for getting this for me. I just couldn’t bear the thought of facing Sonny again. It’s no big deal, really. Do you have time to come in? Yeah, of course. So, uh, how did Sonny seem? Any hint of upset or remorse? Uh, he was cold, all about business. All I wanted to do was get out of there. And was Natalia there, helping him through his dark and difficult time? Sonny was alone. Uh, but I tried to offer him your suite number. Let me guess. He didn’t want it. You know what? That’s fine. That’s perfectly fine, because if he — if he wants to know where I am, he can just ask the front desk. Um, Sonny did have a message for you. Oh? He said that you’ll be hearing from his attorney. About what? Whether a hotel is an appropriate place to raise Avery, even part time. Even part time? He used those exact words? Yeah, I-I thought it was strange, too, even the way he said it. Sonny definitely — definitely was making a point. Oh. Oh, that son of a bitch! He’s planning to take away my daughter. The only reason I’m in this suite is because Sonny kicked me out before I could find a place of my own. It’s not fair. No, it isn’t fair. It’s criminal, is what it is. The Metro Court isn’t a-a permanent solution. Clearly. You know, Sonny doesn’t care about the hotel. No, he’s going after Avery as payback. For what? He thinks — and wrongly, I might add — that I’m responsible for one of his friends losing her law license, something she brought on herself. How could I have ever believed that he was sincere? Sonny is — is violent and impulsive, vindictive and selfish. I did everything I could to coexist. And — And now he’s gonna try to hurt me by taking my daughter. So what are you gonna do? Well, I have no choice, right? I’m gonna fight back. Sonny isn’t the only one who knows a thing or two about threats. We can’t stay here indefinitely. You might have to. Look, I had a long conversation with Olivia and Monica today. Is that why you couldn’t have lunch with us? Yes. When and if Finn goes to rehab, you cannot move into Finn’s apartment with Violet, not where she lost her grandfather and she saw her father drunk and bleeding on the floor. Okay, yes, I don’t want that for Violet, either. Can’t move into your apartment. We can make it work. Oh, no, please. It’s a one-bedroom. We can get a pullout couch. [ Sarcastically ] Oh, they’re so comfortable. And not for nothing, you’re a newlywed. So? So at some point, I’d like to think you’re gonna get back to newlywed things. Okay, I don’t want to talk about this with you. I’m just saying. I know exactly what you’re saying, Grandmother. Look, Chase and I, we can move into a bigger place. It’s not like we don’t have the money. And this situation certainly warrants a little extra spending. Violet needs stability and consistency now, after everything she’s been through. I agree. So we would like to offer Violet a home… for as long as she needs it… provided you and Chase come with her.


[ Knock on door ] Finally. Come in. I need to put you to work. Oh, Gio. Hi. I saw your car, so I thought I’d check in. Why are you cleaning? Well, that’s what people do before they move in. I-I vacuumed and mopped. Was — Was it not enough? Oh, my gosh. No, you’re fine. No, clearly not. No, seriously, seriously. This is a me thing. I’m a little bit obsessive about this stuff. Did you think I was Trina? Yes, actually. Uh, she was supposed to help me with some stuff around here, but she had to go run errands for…Ava. I take it from the way you said her name, you’re not a big fan. Well, I respect Trina’s relationship with Ava, but I do dislike her. Yes, in fact, I more than dislike her. But she does have one redeeming quality. She created the adorable little girl Avery. And I probably should not be badmouthing the person who hired you to play at her gallery. I’m sorry. No, you’re entitled to your opinion. Well, I guess Ava has two redeeming qualities. There’s Avery, and she has a great taste in musicians. I looked up the paragraph in the state legal code from the link that you sent me. And I drew up a petition. I don’t know if that’s the right word. I think that’s what you call it. But, um, can you look it over? What’s the gist of the petition? I’m going to file this in court so if Molly and TJ do split up, then the baby stays with us. Man, I’d do anything to be able to go back and change what happened. Just be the kind of father that Violet deserves. Diane served you with the emergency custody order? And the restraining order, feet away from my daughter. I didn’t have a choice, Finn. And it wasn’t easy for me. I know it wasn’t. I’ve just been… so angry with you and Elizabeth and the hospital… when the person that I really hated was me. [ Scoffs ] After all these years, I find myself right back to where I started, unable to control my urge to anesthetize. That’s the first step of the program. [ Scoffs ] Not where I thought I’d be at this point in my life. Look, I’m sorry you’re here, but I am so thankful that you’re still alive. Not sure that I deserve to be. Don’t say that. [ Chuckles ] My daughter, the most important person in the world to me, found me unconscious on the floor of our home. She was scared, and I did that to her. Yeah, but you didn’t mean to. Doesn’t matter. My choices caused Violet pain. And the thought of that makes me want to die. There’s something broke in me, man. I’m… I’m broken. “Us” meaning? “Us” meaning the Davis family. I think that’s what Molly would want. Don’t you? I think you should ask Molly. Mom, could you please just look it over? Kristina. Mom. I distinctly remember telling you that I was not gonna advise you on anything baby-related, lest it make me look like I’m choosing sides. Okay, fine. So — So if Molly and TJ split up, you’re — you’re totally fine with TJ taking the baby. Of course I’m not fine with it. Okay, well, Molly has no legal claim to this child. Why are you acting like this is such a done deal? Because — I just saw them. They were fine. They’ve been fighting. Well, couples fight. Not Molly and TJ. You know that. Apart from one major hiccup, they have been annoyingly agreeable since high school, until now, when I am carrying their child. This is a — It’s a stressful situation, and stress breaks some couples, so I have to be prepared. Don’t look at me like that. Listen. Do you think subconsciously, deep, deep down inside, you may actually want TJ and Molly to break up? What? No. Why would I want them to break up? I don’t know. I just have a feeling that it might — [ Knock on door ] I hope that’s not one of your sisters. Oh. Thank God. Hey, you don’t have to answer this, but how much is Ava paying you? Oh, why wouldn’t I answer? I don’t know. People are weird about money. Well, not weird, but just private. bucks. Oh, per hour? For the whole thing. Wait. Hold on. She’s paying you $ for the entire evening of music? And now suddenly I’m feeling a little self-conscious about that. No, no. You shouldn’t. She should. God, what a cheapskate. I-I keep telling myself it’ll be good exposure. And at least living at the Quartermaines’, I don’t have a lot of living expenses. Yes, but that’s not the point. She should be paying you what you’re worth. You should be an agent. [ Scoffs ] And deal with demanding talent like you? No, thank you. What are you doing? I was just gonna move this out of the way. U-Unless you’re leaving it here. No, no. Trina can help me. But I’m here now. I can — I can do it. And risk hurting those precious hands? Gio, those are your meal ticket. You got to protect them at all costs. [ Both chuckle ] Look, I know this isn’t how you envisioned married life, but you had planned on coming here for the summer anyway. For a few weeks. This sounds a lot more permanent. We have a perfect setup. We have a full suite with adjoining rooms and a private bath. It’s bigger than Chase’s apartment. No offense. None taken. Look, you know already that this place is crawling with maternal energy. You calling yourself maternal? No, I’m not, but there’s Monica, Olivia, Lois, Sasha, and Willow in the gatehouse. Not to mention there’s plenty of father figures and tons of children running in and out all day. Yes, I know. These are all the reasons that Chase and I sold you on letting us stay here with Violet. And I said yes to a temporary situation. And I am now offering you the possibility of a more permanent situation. And I think you should take me up on it. I have to talk to Chase. He’s the one with emergency custody. Emergency custody for now. But you really need to consider the possibility that it may become more permanent. I am a mother. And separating me from my child — not happening. You love Avery. More than anything. So you’re upset, and I get it. But fighting Sonny? What choice do I have? Do you want me to open up the gallery for you? Oh, no. No, sweetheart, it’s your day off. Go and enjoy whatever you have planned. Are you sure? Yes, yes, I’m sure. The gallery will survive being closed for one day. And I have to unpack and get situated in my oh-so-inappropriate accommodations. [ Sighs ] Okay. Um, well, let me know if you need anything. Okay. Thank you, honey. Thank you.


[ Line ringing ] I just hope that everything is okay with Finn. Yeah, yeah. Me too. For his sake but mostly for Violet’s. I know what it’s like growing up without a father. It’s — It’s not easy. No, no, it isn’t. I mean, luckily, I had a lot of stand-ins, which helps out a lot, but obviously it’s — It’s not the same as actually having your dad. No. [ Knock on door ] Is this a bad time? All I want to do is help you. Yeah, I know. And I will. I’m here for whatever support you need, but you have to take the first step. [ Sighs ]


[ Line ringing ] Woman: Good afternoon. Skymeadow Lodge. My name is Hamilton Finn. I… believe you’re holding a bed for me. We are. I’ll be checking in tonight. Glad to hear it. We’ll see you then. I’m proud of you. Might want to wait till I’m actually there. I have faith. They’re saying days. You’ve got this. You think maybe you could give me a ride? I can. And I’ll give you a ride home when you get out. One more favor? Anything. I want to say goodbye to my daughter. do we owe this visit? Uh, Kristina told me that Ava was part of the reason that you were disbarred. I just want you to know how furious I am. Join the club. She fooled me. I don’t know why I let her live in my house. It’s just one of those things. Well, at least you got to spend time with Avery. But, you know, still. Yes, but if I had known, th– I’m glad that you know now. She’s gone now. Ava is? Yeah, I-I told her pack her bags, move out. I should have listened to you from the beginning. It’s okay, Dad. You didn’t have the information. None of us did. Alexis, I know we — we haven’t seen eye to eye on everything, but as far as Ava… we’re on the same side. Sorry for interrupting. No, you’re not interrupting. After you left Maxie’s the other day, she went on a little more about how you’ve really stepped up for the family. I wanted to come by and say thank you. I-I love hanging out with those guys. They love you, too. Especially James. He keeps asking when I’m gonna come watch his riding lesson. Like I said, you’re welcome anytime. And you, you’ve made some big changes, too, haven’t you? Face of Deception turned private chef. I love working at the Quartermaines’, and Cody lets me help out at the stables sometimes, too. Lets you? Come on. You help out so much, you’re making me look bad. [ Both laugh ] Um, in addition to “thank you”… I want to say sorry. For what? Having my suspicions once upon a time. I pegged you as a con man who couldn’t be trusted. And obviously that couldn’t be further from the truth. Obvious to who? Me. [ Chuckles ] You are, and I quote, Superman to my family. Will you accept my apology?


Hey. Sorry I’m late. You’re so late, I got a new roommate. I’m kidding. He’s been helping. While entertaining her with my charm and wit. Oh, is that what we’re calling it? Are you okay? Yeah, I just, um… That was so strange. Um… What was? I just had an interaction with Ava, and she went off about Sonny. Well, that’s strange. I feel like Ava and Sonny have been getting along lately. Yeah, so did I, but I guess Sonny threw her out. And now Ava is just, like, full of rage, and it’s being directed squarely at Sonny. Oh, God. Well, it’s not their first showdown, unfortunately. Could she actually be a threat to Uncle Sonny? Like, physically? I mean, I don’t think so. Do you disagree? This afternoon… Ava seemed capable of anything.


How you doing with all this? I am… overwhelmed. But grateful that you’re in a position to help Finn if he so chooses. God willing. And that we — and that is a huge collective we — are in a position to help Violet, and I really do think she’s gonna be okay. I do, too. But I was talking about you. Taking on a child is an enormous responsibility, especially this early in a marriage. Well, we’ll just consider it training for when Chase and I have a family of our own. And it’s not like I haven’t been through it before — Bailey Lou. And that was before I had a husband. You had a Valentin. And he was very hands-on, might I add. I’m proud of you. Really? Yeah. You are handling this with enormous grace. And compassion and patience. Brook Lynn, you’re supposed to be on your honeymoon in Florence, and, honey, Florence this is not. Do I hope that we get there sometime soon? Of course I do. But like I told Chase, home is just… It’s where we belong right now. You’re a better man than I. I don’t believe that. I think under all that bravado, you’ve got a really big heart. Don’t tell anyone. I won’t. Thank you. For what? Saying all the right things today, things I really needed to hear. Do I usually say the wrong things? Do you really want the answer? No. Bring it in. This, too, shall pass. I know. e’s — there’s really nothing to forgive. But even if there were, it’d already be done. I said it before. I’ll say it again. I love your family. And apparently you fit right in. Yeah, yeah. No, it feels that way to me, too. Makes sense, considering. Considering? Well, yeah. You and Sasha and Maxie all working at Deception. I’m sure you all got to know each other pretty well. Yeah. Uh, you and Maxie, I mean. Oh, um, yes. Yeah, I guess — I guess that’s true. And it must be nice that the two of you have reunited here at the Quartermaines’. Oh. Spend so much time together. No, we’re — we’re not — There’s nothing — I-I basically live in the kitchen… Yeah. …at the main house. Well, you’re here now. Because I’m in between meals. Mm-hmm. Trust me, Sasha and I are just co-workers. Sure. Expect an observer at James’s next riding lesson. Good to see you, Sasha. You too, Mac. Okay, I can’t take this anymore. What is wrong with you? Your favorite lawyer at your service. Well, Scott… Sonny and I have hit a bit of a rough patch. [ Sighs ] You don’t say. I have every reason to believe he’s gonna try to regain sole custody of Avery. And I can’t let that happen, Scott. I won’t. I cannot lose another daughter. Do you think he’s gonna argue that you’re unfit? Well, yeah, most likely. Are you? I-I just got to ask. Of course not. That doesn’t matter. Why not? Because Sonny is Sonny and Sonny will do what Sonny always does. He’ll either pay somebody off to get the ruling he wants or he’ll hop up on that stand and he’ll lie. Well, either strategy could work. I saw Finn. You did? Yeah, at my father’s bench. We had a long conversation. How’d it go? It was a little dicey at first, but, uh, it ended in a good place. What’d he say about the court orders? He was obviously upset being kept from Violet, but he understands. Actually said it was the right thing to do. Wow. And rehab? I was sitting in front of him when he called Skymeadow to confirm. I’m taking him tonight. On one condition. Yours or Finn’s? Finn’s. He wants to see Violet before we go. Okay, I can’t wait any longer. I have news, and I was gonna wait till — till the girls got here, but since you brought up Ava, I’m gonna tell you right now… I am no longer disbarred. What? The Court of Appeals vacated my sentence, and they gave me a two-year suspension. And those two years have already been served. Yeah, Mom. That’s amazing. Congratulations, Alexis. Thank you. Wow. So — So do you get to go back to practicing law right away or what? I just have to catch up on my continuing-education hours, and then I’m gonna be reinstated. Oh, I’m so happy for you. Justice prevails. Took it long enough. Diane has asked me to join her law firm. The dynamic duo. She will still be your lawyer, not me. Good, ’cause I’m about to have a legal battle on my hands. Do you really think that Finn seeing Violet is a good idea? What if he tries to manipulate Violet? I thought about that, which is why I will monitor the whole conversation. Finn has one chance. And if he goes off the rails, I will shut it down right away. But not giving them a chance to talk to each other when he’s going away for three months, it — It feels cruel. I agree. And you know your brother better than anybody. And as of today, you are Violet’s guardian. Emergency temporary guardian. Whatever. It’s your call. We’ll support whatever you decide. I appreciate your support. So do you have a where and when for this meeting? Here and now. He’s waiting in my car outside. come clean to Mac about switching the DNA test results. Yeah, I wanted to. Then why didn’t you? It is so obvious that you love his family and you want to be part of it. I mean, I would, too. Well, even when something’s obvious, you — you have to wait for the timing to be right, ’cause if it’s off… you might lose everything you have. That’s too big a risk. I just want you to be happy. I am happy. I’m happy. The happiest you could be. This is new territory for me. What is? Wanting to be a part of something. Usually it’s just been me, myself, and I. Until I found out about Mac, I was totally fine with things just the way they were. I thought we were trying for a better way, remember? Yeah, well, I guess old habits die hard. I almost told him. Maybe next time you will. I know that Sonny’s your uncle and that you love him. But you don’t. Well, I used to, once upon a time. What happened? Or is it none of my business? No, no, it’s family stuff. My mom was married to him more than once, actually. And, um, they had… and have a pretty volatile relationship. And their last breakup was pretty bad. And you sided with your mom. Yeah, I did. But I made the mistake of getting involved and trying to prove Sonny wrong. And I kind of just realized that it’s none of my business. My mom is more than capable of taking care of herself, and she has the right to live her own life. And so does Sonny. And Sonny and I don’t agree on much. Well, on pretty much anything. But… I don’t think I want anything to happen to him. And you think that’s possible? That Ava poses a real threat? Honestly, I don’t know. But I wouldn’t rule it out. Both you and Sonny have a very spotty past with the PCPD. So a family court judge is gonna look at this case as bad versus even worse. So they’re gonna be looking for the slightest edge to rule on. And you think Sonny has that edge? He’s a mob boss, for crying out loud. Allegedly. You don’t see it in his tax returns. Oh, please. There are plenty of people who could testify that Sonny is — is — is violent and impulsive and bouncing from one mental health crisis to the next. Yeah, yeah, they could testify or not. But, Ava, you — you have to protect yourself here, because in these type of family cases like this, it’s usually a mutual disaster for everyone. Well, I’m gonna have to take my chances, because there is no way that I’m leaving my daughter with Sonny permanently. So will you be my lawyer or not? I’m in. Now, oh, since I’m going up against “Killer Miller,” I may need some stunt pay. Hi, Finn. Hi.


Thank you… for letting me do this. Um, it was Chase’s idea. He — He felt that it would be good for Violet. And that’s all that matters right now. Yeah. Violet’s ready. Are you?

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Chelsea: What do you think? I tried to get us a room overlooking the harbor, but those rooms were booked.

Connor: That’s okay. We got to see the harbor IRL. In real life.

Chelsea: Oh, IRL. Thank you for the translation.

Adam: And how cool were those old schooners, huh? We’ll have to take a ride on one.

Connor: Can we do that today? After we eat?

Chelsea: Well, maybe we’ll save that for next time. We don’t want to overdo it. Plus, we need to get you back soon.

Adam: But today has been awesome, buddy. And it is so great to see you and to be able to leave campus.

Connor: Yeah. Being able to get out of there’s amazing. I mean, they are helping me. You can tell, right?

Adam: Mm.

Connor: This is fun, the three of us. Like before.

Chelsea: Yeah. So much fun.

Connor: Oh. That’s like the millionth hug.

Adam: Yeah, and you’re hogging him. I’ve only had a thousand. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

Billy: Hey, I got your text. Or should I say summons?

Chance: Yeah, I’m sorry about that. I really needed to talk to you. Didn’t want to do it in the office.

Billy: I think I know what this is about. I’m assuming you heard some rumblings.

Chance: Yeah, you could say that.

Billy: Okay, well, you know that I would have brought you up to speed if I could.

Chance: No, it’s fine. I get it, man.

Billy: There’s a lot of moving parts. Just had to put the pieces together to make sure that we had Lily on our side before, you know, to guarantee we had the votes.

Chance: Wait, what are you talking about?

Billy: What are you talking about?

Chance: I’m talking about Jill. I heard about her condition. It worries the hell out of me.

Lily: Why were you questioning me like that in front of Billy?

Devon: What are you talking about? I had to say something. Was I supposed to just roll over and go, “Yeah, let’s split up the company. See you later, Lily.”

Lily: You were interrogating me like I was a traitor.

Devon: What?

Nate: You did go at her pretty hard.

Devon: I– Are you guys kidding? I had to make it seem like I felt a little betrayed or else Billy would have suspected something, don’t you think?

Lily: Oh, well, bravo, because it was quite the performance.

Devon: Come on, really?

Lily: No, it was a little too real, Devon. It was like borderline hurtful.

Devon: You know this whole thing isn’t going to work unless I sell it, right?

Lily: Then why did it feel like you were trying to trip me up?

Devon: Why would I want to trip you up?

Lily: I don’t know, because everything is going according to plan. Billy is convinced that I’m going to run Abbott-Chancellor with him. And all we have to do is keep him convinced of that until we divide the companies.

Devon: I understand. I know what the plan is.

Lily: Okay, then why does it feel like you’re trying to sabotage it?

Devon: I don’t know ’cause I’m certainly not. But the fact that you’re getting so upset over nothing, it makes me wonder if this is what you really want to do.

Chelsea: All right, all right. I will ration my hugs from here on out. Our time is limited and we have other things to do.

Adam: Like diving into this pizza before it gets cold.

Connor: It’d be good if this day could last a week or even forever. Just go back to Genoa City and everything is normal.

Adam: Hm. Well, normal is never that normal, but I hear you.

Chelsea: Yeah. And we will all be together again very soon. And this day has been perfect just the way it is.

Connor: I do have a group session I have to get back to and sticking to my schedule is important.

Chelsea: Yeah, absolutely.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, eat. We’ll have you back in plenty of time.

Connor: This is way better than the food they serve. I mean, the food’s fine. Great, really. I know the place is crazy expensive.

Adam: Where’d you hear that from?

Connor: Some kids were talking about it last night. I feel bad you have to spend all that money just to make me better.

Adam: No– [ exhaling ] Connor, that’s very considerate of you, but it’s a non-issue. It doesn’t matter a bit.

Chelsea: Your dad’s right. That’s what money is for. To take care of the people you love.

Connor: You’re sure?

Adam: Positive, okay? Don’t give it another thought.

Connor: Thanks. I still wish it didn’t cost so much. I feel bad for t the kids whose parents don’t have money or don’t have parents as cool as you guys are. So, thank you.

Chelsea: Sweetheart.

Adam: Yeah, we’ll always be here for you, buddy.

Connor: I know that. Even when it seems like I don’t. And I know I’m lucky. Some of the kids here, you know their parents don’t visit? Like, they don’t want to know anything until it’s all over. They freak out it’s taking too long.

Chelsea: Well, it takes as long as it takes.

Connor: Right. That’s what the doctor says and for the first time ever, I feel like I can get better. That this place is really helping me.

Chelsea: Well, I think your dad and I can both see that.

Adam: Yeah.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Adam: We’re all feeling pretty hopeful.

Chelsea: But there is one thing.

Connor: What?

Chelsea: I really need another hug. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. If that’s allowed, I…

Connor: Permission granted.

Chelsea: We love you so much.

Adam: Hey, hey, hey. What about me? Huh? Come here.

Billy: How did you find out about my mom?

Chance: She told me. She said you’re the only person she’s talked to about this.

Billy: So you know why I couldn’t say anything?

Chance: Yeah.

Billy: She swore me to silence.

Chance: She just told me today, but it seems like this has been going on for a while.

Billy: Yeah, a little bit. You know, she didn’t want to worry anyone.

Chance: More like she doesn’t want anyone hovering or asking too many questions, or worse, showing signs of pity, right?

Billy: You know, you shouldn’t say pity and Jill in the same sentence. That’ll get you fired.

Chance: Well, she told me that everything’s under control. You know, she’s undergoing treatment. The meds make her kind of tired, but all is well and all will be fine. I can’t stop worrying, though. So please, is she telling the truth? Is she covering? Help me out here.

Billy: Trust me, I’ve had the exact same thoughts since I found out. I’ve been panicked. You know, what if she doesn’t make it through this? But I’ve also talked to Snapper, and he seems optimistic, so I think she’s telling the truth.

Chance: All right. Yeah, I’d feel a lot better if she was being treated here instead of London.

Billy: Tell me about it.

Chance: You know, I can’t help but think of Katherine when we lost her on the bucket list tour, and well, nobody got to say goodbye.

Billy: That’s another reason why I think she’s telling the truth. She knows how much this affects everyone. And if it was worse, I– I think that she would not be hiding it.

Chance: Well, that’s a relief. Yeah, I thought about going to check up on her, but I’m pretty sure she’d read me the Riot Act, huh?

Billy: I guarantee you she would. Yeah, I advise against that. She’ll let us know when she wants company. [ Chance sighing ]

Chance: I just wish there was something I could do now.

Billy: Actually, um, I am working on something in support of my mother, her legacy. I could use your help.

Lily: Why are you doubting me all of a sudden? Where is this coming from?

Devon: Well, for starters, you’re getting pretty bent out of shape for no reason. And I’d like to think that I know when you’re bluffing, and you seem pretty damn jazzed about the pitch of joining Billy and leaving Winters behind.

Lily: I mean, I’m trying to sell my act the way that you’re selling your act.

Devon: Okay, sure, fair enough. I also saw you and Billy toasting earlier at Society and you guys looked pretty pleased with yourselves.

Lily: Oh, my God, Devon, that’s part of the performance. Just like you’re selling your sense of betrayal, I’m selling my excitement to jump ship with Billy, which is an idea that I shot down in the past. I mean, you– you get that, right?

Nate: I gotta agree, Devon. She’s gotta sell her enthusiasm just as much as you gotta sell your skepticism.

Lily: Yeah, thank you. I mean, okay, can we go on with the plan now?

Devon: No, we can’t. Not yet. Because I think that Nate is being a little generous with you because he doesn’t know the full story.

Lily: What are you talking about?

Devon: I told Nate about you coming to me and telling me how Billy was trying to get you to join up with him and basically oust me. But what I didn’t tell Nate is how long it took you to share that information with me. It was, what, weeks? A month?

Lily: I told you why I waited. Things were very tense between you and Billy. I didn’t want to make it worse.

Devon: I– I know know what you said.

Lily: And– and what does it matter how long I waited? I wasn’t going to go along with his idea anyway.

Devon: Well, you’re going along with it now.

Lily: That’s part of the plan. Like, what do you think? I’m just some liar who’s waiting to betray you?

Chelsea: Am I wrong? It was really good, right? Am– am I wrong?

Adam: I– I was just hoping that I would finally get to see him. Today, it definitely surpassed that.

Chelsea: I mean, the difference, Adam, between that last video call with Connor and today, it’s– it’s amazing.

Adam: It’s like he finally turned a corner.

Chelsea: Look at you, being all optimistic.

Adam: Hey. Who knew I had it in me?

Chelsea: I mean, I don’t want to tease. This is really serious stuff, but I’m– I’m– I’m giddy.

Adam: No, I get it. It’s like a giant weight has been lifted off our shoulders.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Adam: So, you’re allowed a gentle jab at my expense. I was the one who had the doubts about the facility, but after today, I can see they know what they’re doing. Hey, you see that spark back in his eyes again?

Chelsea: Yes, that spark. That spark. I didn’t think we’d ever see that again. And when he sat here and said that, he, like, he thanked us for being there for him. Oh!

Adam: And he was worried about the other kids who weren’t as lucky.

Chelsea: I know. It feels like he’s really getting better, Adam.

Adam: I’m going to talk to his doctors. I’m going to ask them how they feel about his progress. Ask them about a timeline for when he can come home.

Chelsea: Okay, okay. Well, let’s– We just have to slow down a little bit. We have to be patient with the doctors.

Adam: Wait, I mean, I mean, that is patient. It’s involved. It’s advocating for our son the way that he would want us to.

Chelsea: Right, but the doctors have included us in all the details of his progress and everything. I just think we have to continue to trust them.

Adam: Okay, okay. You’re right. Again.

Chelsea: Thank you. What?

Adam: You… don’t cut me any slack. And I mean that in the best way possible. You don’t just assume I’m a lost cause. I mean, how many times have you stopped me from blowing things up?

Chelsea: About as many times as you’ve stopped me from spinning out and calmed me down.

Adam: None of this has been easy.

Chelsea: I know. But I’m glad we’ve had each other to lean on.

Adam: Hm.

Chance: Well, hang on. I’m a little confused. Because when Mamie suggested reversing the merger, I know you were for it, but Devon was dead set against it.

Billy: Which is another reason, for many, I needed to get Lily on our side so she could help convince Devon.

Chance: But why would Lily want to tear down what she built? I mean, she worked really hard to make Chancellor-Winters a success.

Billy: There’s no doubt about that, but I think that she sees where the problems are now. You know, all this constant infighting. It’s a drain on her, it’s a drain on the company. With this plan, we can tighten everything up and we can get rid of the baggage.

Chance: You mean Devon and Nate?

Billy: What I mean is there’s immense potential here, and we need to be able to make big and small decisions without all the fighting. And let’s just be honest, from the Chancellor side of things, we don’t need the diversification that the Winters company brings. We focus on our wheelhouse. We expand, we invest on the things that we do well. And if we do that, Abbott-Chancellor becomes a powerhouse.

Chance: Abbott-Chancellor. You back on that again?

Billy: It’s part of the plan. It’s a major point. It’s about your grandmother’s legacy. It’s about our family’s success.

Chance: And the Winters family be damned?

Billy: No, not at all. They have the same opportunities and the same benefits we have. It’s a win-win.

Chance: Yeah? Is that how Nate and Devon see it?

Billy: Well, you know, Nate played it close to his chest. Devon, he was a little more skeptical, but he’ll come around.

Chance: Okay, well, Devon’s opinion is the one that matters. He’s the one with the board vote.

Billy: Well, let’s not forget that my mother gave him her voting power, so I have two votes. Even if Abby decides to vote with Devon in opposition, we’ll be fine.

Chance: Mm, I don’t know. It just seems like a contentious way to get this done.

Billy: I don’t think it’s going to get that far. I’m confident that Lily will convince Devon that this is the right way to go. We’ll separate the companies as friends. Gave it a shot. We learned a lot. No harm, no foul.

Devon: No, Lily, I don’t think you’re trying to betray me. I don’t think you’re lying, all right? At least not to me.

Lily: Then who am I lying to?

Devon: I– Maybe yourself.

Lily: Oh, okay, so now I don’t know my own mind. I mean, do you realize how condescending you are?

Devon: I’m not trying to sound or be condescending. I’m trying to make sure that you’re not conflicted about where you want to end up.

Lily: Okay, then please. Explain it to me.

Devon: You’ve explained to me many times about how Jill handpicked you to run Chancellor. Right? Even over her own son because she has faith in you. And you had a lot of success doing that. You don’t have that same experience on the Winters side of things.

Lily: So, sorry, am I too experienced or not experienced enough? Which one?

Devon: No, I’m saying that they are two different divisions. And currently, you mostly handle things on the Chancellor side, right?

Lily: Mm-hmm.

Devon: We agreed to run Winters together.

Lily: And now, you’re having second thoughts.

Devon: No, I’m trying to make sure that you’re not having second thoughts. And that Billy hasn’t gotten into your head about working together with me. That’s all this is about.

Lily: So, sorry, you put me on the spot in front of Billy to test my loyalty?

Devon: No, it’s– I–

Lily: I mean, how dare you blindside me with a test I don’t even know I’m taking? I told you what I wanted. I’m the one who came to you with this idea. So, you know what? If you don’t trust me, maybe I should reconsider joining you at Winters.

Devon: So, tell me, is this just you being upset? Or is this you looking for a reason to join Billy and actually stay there with him?

Lily: Well, I don’t have to look. I mean, you’re giving me plenty of reasons. Your whole attitude screams that you don’t want me with you at Winters.

Devon: I’ve already told you, that is not how I feel. And like you said, we’re just playing parts, right?

Lily: Oh, I don’t know. I mean, it sounded pretty real when you were asking Billy why he even needs me to run the company with him. I mean, thank you for that little improv.

Devon: Yeah, it sounded pretty real when you were talking about ditching Winters.

Nate: Hey, hey, hey. We’re getting way off track here, okay? That’s enough.

Devon: I disagree. I think we’re very much on track ’cause I think I deserve to know, I think we all do, if Billy’s actually tempted you.

Lily: Oh, I want to know if you actually are pushing me because you’ve realized that you don’t want me at Winters.

Devon: Well, why would I change my mind about that?

Lily: I don’t know. Maybe Billy’s right. Maybe you do want total autonomy.

Devon: So, you’re going to argue with me by quoting Billy, the partner that you claim you don’t want.

Lily: Well, Billy isn’t the only one who’s dealt with your control issues. Right, Nate?

Nate: Ooh, no, no. Leave me out of this.

Devon: Lily, I would understand if you started to have a change of heart. I would. I just want to know.

Lily: Oh, my God. I don’t know how to convince you that I have not changed my mind.

Devon: Well, I would love to believe you.

Lily: Okay, you know what? Believe it or not, I am great at selling something when I commit to it. That’s it. So, if you would both please leave, then maybe I can get some actual work done.

Adam: Ah, it’s perfect. We can be at the jet by then. Oh, and if you wouldn’t mind having some chilled champagne on board, that would be great. All right, thanks.

Chelsea: Champagne? Really?

Adam: I’m feeling in the mood to celebrate.

Chelsea: Sounds perfect.

Adam: Didn’t realize how stressed I was about this trip until now.

Chelsea: Oh, yeah. I mean, I don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but when Connor said he wanted things to get back to normal…

Adam: I would like nothing better. [ phone ringing ]

Chelsea: Oh, it’s one of Connor’s doctors. Hello, doctor. No, it’s great to hear from you. Adam and I were going to call you before we left tonight. Should I put you on speaker? Now? Sure. Yeah, we’re room 711. Okay, bye. Um, that was Dr. Hammond. She’s going to stop by.

Adam: Oh, well, she didn’t need to do that. That– We don’t want to be pushy, right?

Chelsea: Yeah, well, she said since we’re still here, she wants to talk to us in person.

Adam: Huh.

Chelsea: What do you think that means? That doesn’t sound good.

Adam: Well, it could mean she wants to talk about his progress. Maybe give us a timeline, like we hoped.

Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah, I’m sure that’s it.

Adam: Or maybe she wants to see how the visit went. Ask about his demeanor while he was– he was here.

Chelsea: Definitely. And we will be sure to give her a glowing report.

Billy: So, now that I’ve told you about the plan, can I count on you to have my back? And not only that, I’m going to need someone to do the extra work that this is all going to generate. It’s not going to be easy separating these two companies, especially after we worked so hard to integrate them.

Chance: I’m in. And I want to be a team player, I want to do my part.

Billy: Oh, I see you having a bigger role than just your part, Chance. Maybe even COO of Abbott-Chancellor. How does that sound?

Chance: Sounds like I’ll need a new suit, right? Oh. [ indistinct chatting ]

Billy: Just remember, silence on my mother’s condition.

Chance: I’m a vault.

Billy: Thank you.

Devon: Hello, gentlemen.

Billy: Hey.

Devon: Chance, I, uh– I assume Billy’s brought you up to speed on his latest idea?

Chance: He sure did.

Devon: Yeah? And what do you think about it? Think it’s the right move for the company?

Chance: Well, I feel like the more important question is, how do you feel about it?

Devon: I’m on the fence.

Billy: Which I don’t understand. I mean, unless it’s for the same reason as always because it was my idea and Lily likes it and you don’t want me to get my way.

Devon: I mean, actually, I’d be getting my way by not having to work with you anymore, so.

Chance: What’s going to push you to one side of that fence?

Devon: I– I’m going to go with however the board votes.

Billy: Really?

Devon: Yeah.

Billy: Even though you know Lily and I pretty much have this locked up, you sure about that?

Devon: I mean, I guess you’ll just have to wait and find out, won’t you?

Billy: Hey, Nate. please come in.

Hammond: Thank you. I appreciate you letting me come by.

Chelsea: Yeah, of course. This is after hours for you, isn’t it?

Hammond: I was working late, and this is on my way home.

Adam: Is there an issue? Because we just saw him and he was in great spirits.

Hammond: Yes, I’m aware.

Chelsea: Uh, it was a really nice visit. He was articulate and very positive about his progress.

Hammond: Unfortunately, that’s exactly the problem.

Devon: God, Billy’s such a tool.

Nate: His default mode? To be extremely pleased with himself.

Devon: Oh, I just– I can’t– I can’t stand having to deal with him anymore.

Nate: Then, his smarm is working.

Devon: No, it’s– it’s nothing intentional about him. It’s just the way he is.

Nate: I don’t know. He’s been taking it to the next level. Devon, he’s pushing your buttons, trying to get you riled up so you’ll want to cut ties with Chancellor and not have anything to do with him.

Devon: Then, you know what? He’d be right. He would be right. I just don’t like the fact that he’s clouding Lily’s judgment. ‘Cause can you believe that she thought that I was trying to trick her into admitting some kind of betrayal?

Nate: You basically admitted to her that’s exactly what you were doing, so yeah, yeah, I can believe it. I’d like to know what’s up with that.

Devon: That’s not exactly what I was doing. I– I just know Lily, and I know that Lily likes a challenge, and I think that we have to at least consider the fact that she might actually be intrigued by running Abbott-Chancellor with Billy.

Nate: Or you’re creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. Accusing your sister of wanting to stay at Chancellor and driving her to do just that.

Devon: All I’ve been doing is asking questions and letting her reveal her true colors to us.

Nate: I don’t know about that. Look, I sat back and watched you both go at it, and it didn’t sound like that to me.

Devon: Well, what did it sound like to you?

Nate: That Lily wasn’t wrong to wonder if you’re the one pushing her away. [ knocking on door ]

Chance: Hey, boss.

Lily: Hi.

Chance: You got a minute? Or is this a bad time?

Lily: Um, uh, no. Uh, come on in. I could use a distraction. It’s been a… a lot going on.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, so I hear. I just got done talking to Billy. He brought me up to speed on the whole divide and conquer plan.

Lily: Right, of course he did. Uh, I mean, he shouldn’t have said anything. Nothing is final right now.

Chance: Well, he made it seem like it was basically a done deal.

Lily: Well, we still have a– a board vote to get through.

Chance: And with Billy having his own vote plus Jill’s… Well, seems like he got that in the bag.

Lily: Yeah, maybe. Uh, what– what is it that you wanted?

Chance: Look, I just wanted to come in here and tell you that I am all in. I am here to help whenever you need me.

Lily: Well, thank you. There’s going to be a lot to do if this all happens, uh…

Chance: Absolutely, and this is not me kissing up or anything, but I do look forward to working more closely with you. Yeah, ever since you got back, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with how you’ve done things.

Lily: That sounds an awful lot like kissing up. [ both laughing ]

Chance: No, you, uh, you seem to rise above the infighting, and I think that is a big loss for the Winters’ side and a huge gain for Abbott-Chancellor. [ phone ringing ]

Billy: Hey, Mom. It’s good to see you. You’re looking good.

Jill: Yes, the doctors all say I’m their star patient. I am following their protocols to a T.

Billy: You have no idea how happy that makes me. And thank you very much for telling Chance about what’s going on with you.

Jill: Darling, I didn’t want you to have to carry that secret all by yourself.

Billy: Yeah, it’s nice to have someone else to complain to about how stubborn you are. And you just let us know, okay? When you’re ready, we’ll jump on a plane and come and see you.

Jill: Oh, I will let you know.

Billy: In the meantime, Lily and I pitched Devon and Nate. The board call is ready to go. Abby’s on a plane on her way to Paris at the moment.

Jill: How very nice for her.

Billy: Yeah, not exactly. It’s personal reasons. Ashley’s going through some health stuff as well.

Jill: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

Billy: As soon as she lands, we’re ready. We’ll get things rolling.

Jill: Well, now, Billy, that is actually why I called. I’m having second thoughts.

Billy: What exactly is giving you second thoughts, Mom? When we talked about the plan, you– you said you liked it.

Jill: I did a deeper dive into the post-merger numbers, and it showed that combined, our companies are very strong. I mean, they’re very profitable. Are we sure we want to risk splitting them up again?

Billy: I– I think it’s a valid point, but with Lily and me at the helm, I assure you, this will be a smooth transition.

Jill: Billy, you can’t protect against the questions and the rumors.

Billy: Mom, look, this is the only way to add the Abbott name to the company, okay? That alone is worth the risk.

Jill: Are you sure Lily is totally on board? I can’t imagine that she’d be so anxious to share her CEO status with you, given your history.

Billy: Well, I think after the way Devon reacted to the idea of Lily sticking with Chancellor, I think she’s more than ready to part ways with him.

Chance: You know, this company, it means something to me, too.

Lily: I know. I’m aware of your last name.

Chance: Yeah. And, uh, you know, I don’t like to throw that around too much, but ever since I started, I’ve showed up, I’ve done my work. I sucked it up and sat at Billy’s knee.

Lily: Yeah, basked in the glow of his wisdom.

Chance: You know how he can be.

Lily: I do. And unfortunately, he is as smart as he thinks he is.

Chance: It’s really nice to hear you say that.

Lily: Why is that?

Chance: Well, ever since I started, there’s been a lot of jockeying for position here. Whatever happens with this vote, whatever happens with Billy’s plan, I really hope things can settle down. You know, I look forward to everyone focusing on the work, instead of who’s going to come out on top. And I– I guess that’s what I really wanted to say to you.

Lily: Well, thank you. Thank you for your honesty. It’s refreshing. And I– I know that you care about Chancellor-Winters. Or Abbott-Chancellor or whatever it’s going to be called.

Chance: Well, I’ll, uh, let you get back to it. And it goes without saying, I’ll keep the demerger under wraps until it’s official.

Lily: Yes, thank you.

Neil: From now on, we’re going to leave our personal feelings on the other side of that door. When we’re in this office, the company comes first. I want this company to be the gold standard of how a family business should be run. And I plan to set the example.

Lily: Yeah, well, count me in, Dad. I love your new vision, and I can’t wait to see what we create together.

Neil: See that? Listen to her. That’s what I’m talking about. Thank you. [ Lily exhaling ]

Chelsea: Did Connor say he had a bad time? I mean–

Hammond: Connor had a wonderful time with you both. He came back to us in high spirits. He shared in his group session how great it was to see you, that you enjoyed a beautiful day on the harbor, he got to eat pizza.

Chelsea: Yeah, right. So, what’s the problem?

Hammond: That’s when his OCD flared. It’s actually common for OCD to intrude when good things happen to the patient.

Adam: What does that mean?

Hammond: It’s like the OCD rises up to tell the patient they don’t deserve the happiness they’re feeling. We think this is what happened, and it triggered a negative response in Connor. A punishment by the OCD, if that makes sense.

Chelsea: None of this makes sense.

Adam: Did he hit himself again?

Hammond: It started with the hitting. Then he used a pen and tried to cut his arm. [ Chelsea gasping ] Fortunately, one of the nurses checked in on Connor and saw what was happening before he could break the skin.

Chelsea: Wait– well, is he okay? Can we go see him?

Hammond: That’s why I wanted to talk to you in person. Since Connor did try to hurt himself again, we moved him to inpatient status for his own protection.

Adam: I– I know that you said inpatient was a possibility before, but what does that really mean?

Hammond: We moved him to another part of the hospital. He can’t leave the wing. He’s checked in on more often than in the residential center, and he won’t see his regular doctors.

Adam: Won’t that upset him? Won’t that cause him to backslide?

Chelsea: Yeah, won’t– won’t that undo, um, all the progress he’s been making?

Adam: I just– I– I don’t get it. How can his OCD still be so disruptive when he seems like he’s doing so much better?

Hammond: I know it’s hard to understand, but this is the OCD fighting back. It is weakening. And so it’s hanging on for dear life, doing anything it can to regain control.

Chelsea: So how long would he have to be in this inpatient wing?

Hammond: It’s hard to say. It could be a few days, or a couple of weeks. [ Chelsea sighing ] We’ll be monitoring his progress, reassessing him on a daily basis.

Adam: Um, well, thank you for coming in person to tell us this.

Hammond: I know it’s not the news you wanted to hear, especially after today, but I thought it was better to hear it this way than on the phone. Do you have any other questions for me?

Adam: Uh, probably, but I think– I think right now, we both need to process this.

Hammond: I’ll be in touch. We’ll keep you posted.

Adam: Mm-hmm. [ Chelsea exhaling ] Thank you. That was not the news I was hoping for. [ Adam exhaling ]

Adam: I don’t know what to think. Just when I thought that place knew what they were doing. Did they let us take him too soon? Are we not allowed to show him a good time? Are we never allowed to have fun with him again, unless the OCD wants to punish him? Chelsea, say something. Say anything. Don’t shut down right now.

Chelsea: What do you want me to say?

Adam: I don’t know. Tell me to shut up. Give me one of your pep talks. I just– I need to know what you’re thinking.

Chelsea: I don’t know, Adam. I’m just trying to hold on here, so excuse me if taking care of you right now is not my priority.

Adam: That’s not what I meant.

Chelsea: Well, it sure sounds like it. Sounds like you want me to pull you out of one of your rage spirals, and to be honest with you, I don’t have it in me right now.

Chelsea: Maybe I need support. We take turns, right? Well, now it’s my turn to freak out.

Adam: Hey, okay. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have put that on you. Obviously, we are both reeling. You know, it’s like– we had a great day, and the news… it’s– it’s just, it’s whiplash, and the thought of him hurting himself like that–

Chelsea: He attacked himself! He attacked himself, Adam! Our precious little boy took a pen and tried to stab himself!

Adam: I know, I know. It doesn’t make any sense. That’s not who he is. I mean, it’s not who he’s ever been.

Chelsea: Maybe it is. Wha– Maybe this has been lingering inside him all along, and we just never saw it. Maybe our son has been struggling to keep these thoughts and feelings at bay, and we just never noticed, because we’ve been too focused on ourselves. We’ve been thinking about our own problems and our own issues, and our son has been taking care of himself all these years.

Adam: Don’t think like that, okay? This thinking is not helpful.

Chelsea: Don’t tell me how to think! We should have thought this way a long time ago, and then none of this would have been happening. Maybe… Maybe we’re just two really selfish people who never put our son first.

Adam: That is not true, and you know it.

Chelsea: Don’t tell me what’s true. I mean– If this day has taught us anything, it’s that we don’t know anything. You were about to order champagne, Adam. We– we were celebrating, and now look.

Adam: We should– come on, let’s sit down. Sit down.

Chelsea: How is this possible? He was so happy just a couple hours ago. We were making jokes and giving hugs and he… He wanted to go on a boat.

Adam: It’s okay.

Chelsea: It’s not okay, Adam. None of this is okay.

Adam: I know. It’s not right now, but he’s gonna be okay. All right? And so are we. We’re gonna be okay.

Billy: So, what’s with all the sudden questions and doubts? When we talked about this, you were all for it.

Jill: I don’t know. Maybe it’s this treatment I’ve been going through. I’ve been seeing things from a different perspective.

Billy: But you did give me your voting power. So you do trust me, correct?

Jill: Yes.

Billy: Okay, so this is the right call, Mom. It’s the right thing to do. You gotta let me run with it.

Devon: Please, man, don’t start this. Because that’s– that’s not why I questioned Lily. And if you really believe that, then maybe you need to stay behind with her at Chancellor.

Nate: Hey, hey, I’m not judging you. I’m just asking, the same way you asked Lily. If you want to run Winters on your own, just say so.

Devon: I want to run my family’s company with my family.

Nate: Yeah. Want to is one thing. Listen. You and Lily don’t have to do everything together just because you’re brother and sister. And that’s okay for the both of you, but you have to be honest with each other, because if you can’t at least do that, then you’ll keep insisting that it’s Aunt Mamie or Billy or Jill causing all the trouble, when it’s you and Lily letting it happen. So, I think you both need to take a breath before this vote happens. And answer for yourselves and each other: what do you really want? [ laptop ringing ]

Lily: Jill, I’m surprised to hear from you. It must be late in London.

Jill: Oh, I’m a big girl. I can stay up as late as I want.

Lily: Of course, you can. Um, what can I do for you?

Jill: Tell me that you’re really okay with this conscious uncoupling plan for the company, and that you’re not gonna regret it later.

Lily: Well, it sounds like you’re having second thoughts.

Jill: That is not an answer.

Lily: Well, neither is that. I mean, I assume that you signed off on Billy’s plan. Not that he needs you to, since you’ve given him your proxy to do with as he pleases.

Jill: Yeah, well, this is a huge, huge decision, and if Billy gets two votes, I’m struggling to believe that it’s going to pave the way for a smooth transition. I may have to vote my own shares on this one.

Lily: So, which way are you planning to vote?

Jill: Ah, yes, that is the million dollar question, isn’t it? Because if we don’t get this right, we could lose the company that we’ve worked so hard to build.

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[ relaxing music ]

Hope: I know you remember how good we were together. How we made each other feel things that we had never felt before or since, and that is what makes it so difficult to understand.

Thomas: What?

Hope: You and Paris. Not that you’re dating, but that you asked her to marry you. I mean, it wasn’t that long ago you were proposing to me.

Thomas: You said no, twice. You have to know what that did to me.

Hope: Yes. And I am sorry that I hurt you, Thomas. I wish I could do things differently. Maybe if I had, you wouldn’t have left me.

Thomas: No. Look, look, I– Hope, I couldn’t stay. For all the reasons you already know. I had to move on.

Hope: Oh, so fast? So soon? To Paris Buckingham? Don’t do it, Thomas. Don’t marry her.


Paris: I realize this is the last thing you guys were expecting to hear.

Ridge: Yeah, probably because I didn’t know that you were dating. Something that his sister kept from me.

Steffy: I wasn’t keeping it from you. I wanted Thomas to tell you himself. And now, everything’s out in the open.

Ridge: It’s out in the open. You’re engaged.

Paris: I’m– I’m sorry. I’m sorry. This is not the way we wanted to break the news. We wanted to do it together, but then Douglas–

Steffy: Douglas had another idea.

Paris: Yeah, he’s excited, and I just hope the two of you can be too.

Ridge: That’s not– Yeah, of course, yes, we’re– Yes. That’s not the issue. The issue is, my son went to France because he… He had his heart broken.

Steffy: Yeah, by Hope.

Ridge: And he wanted to recover and refocus his life.

Paris: Well, he has, Ridge. Your son’s time away has changed him. Hope’s his past. I’m his future. And I’m confident in Thomas’ love and commitment to me.

Steffy: I hope you’re right.


Deacon: She’s got a daughter named Luna who works over at Forrester, and apparently, Bill just found out that he’s her father.

Poppy: Oh!

Tom: Oh. Oh, I’m sorry.

Poppy: Oh, those happen.

Tom: Oh. [ Tom sighing ]

Tom: Bill Spencer, Bill Spencer. Okay, okay, there.

Deacon: Hey, Tom, check it out. Your name in print. What do you think? I gotta tell you, I am so excited to hear you strum the guitar. How do you feel? You, you pumped? You– A little stage fright?

Tom: Listen, Deacon, I can’t thank you enough. I mean, just to get up on stage.

Deacon: Hey, come on. Are you kidding me? Tom Starr’s comeback tour? I mean, in my place? I– I’m honored. Besides, it’s good publicity.

Tom: Well, listen, I don’t know how many of the old fans are going to be coming out of the woodwork, but, uh, listen, back in the day, it was a blast.

Deacon: And it will be again, all right? Listen, I gotta find Hollis, get him to circulate these, get the stage all set up. You just let me know when you want to cut out and get prepped, okay?

Tom: Oh, I will.

Deacon: All right.


Luna: Okay. Okay, bye.

Poppy: Well, someone’s happy.

Luna: Oh, it’s Dad. Checking in for the third time this past hour.

Poppy: Well, he’s never had a daughter before. This is a whole new world for him.

Luna: Yeah, well, this is a whole new world for me, too. Having a dad like Bill Spencer.


Sheila: Hey. So, hydrating for the big night?

Tom: Well, I’m not really into rituals. I always liked to drink before.

Sheila: Yeah, loosens you up.

Tom: Oh, no. No, no, no. No booze. No. I mean, I used to party hard back in the day, but, no, no, it’s just simply a sports drink. Ice blue.

Sheila: Yeah, second chances, right? I– But we all deserve those, don’t we?


Thomas: You know, I gotta admit, I wish you had been this passionate about us before I left for France.

Hope: I was passionate about our future together, Thomas. It was never about that. Or how much I loved you.

Thomas: And I loved you, too. And I kept telling myself that if I kept proposing, one day you would say yes, and you would make me the happiest man in the world, but I was wrong. You didn’t, so I had to go.

Hope: I wish you hadn’t. Everything could be different right now. But I guess I understand. What I don’t understand, though, is this complete 180 that you have taken. I mean, what your life looks like now, with Paris at the center of it. Douglas calling her “mom” in such a short amount of time. How does that happen, Thomas? Tell me. It is too fast. And you know it.


Sheila: Yeah, I– I’ve made mistakes in my past, which you apparently have already looked into. But who hasn’t, right? I mean, who’s perfect? But one thing I do know, I do know that we are all capable of change.

Tom: Well, that’s for sure. I’ve– I’ve led many lives over the years.

Sheila: Yeah, but, well, one– one most recently was helping to save my life. I mean, it was because of you. You led Deacon and Finn to that warehouse, and I will be forever thankful to you, Tom. But I– I choose to see you as the person you are right now, not the– the other one that you keep hinting at, and I– I really hope that you can do the same for me. I just don’t want you trudging up my past to my husband.

Deacon: All right, I got the PA system out of storage, and you, my man, are looking good for your show tonight.

Tom: You know, I was just living on the streets. I wasn’t sure where my next meal was coming from. And now, I’m here. You know, I’m gearing up for my first show in years. I– I can’t thank you enough, Deacon, both of you.

Deacon: Hey, Tom, I can never thank you for helping me save Sheila’s life.

Tom: You’re helping me save mine. And more than you could possibly know. Well, hey, listen, enough of this sappiness. I– I gotta go to the kitchen. I– I think I got a couple more deliveries before the show.

Paris: Um, well, it feels like I need to say this, but it’s probably on your minds, but you’re just too polite to bring it up. It’s no secret the horrible things my father’s done to you, Steffy, to Liam, to Hope, to your families.

Ridge: No one is blaming you for what your dad did.

Steffy: Yeah, or– or Zoe, or how Thomas got caught up in it.

Paris: Which, you have to know, is something that he’ll always regret.

Ridge: Yeah, we know he worked very hard to put his life back on track.

Steffy: Yeah, we see it now. Or you wouldn’t be wearing Thomas’ ring.

Paris: True. Though I have to admit, I was a little cautious at first. Thomas was in an emotional tailspin, reeling over what had just happened with Hope, but I’d been at a similar point in my life, you know, loving someone who ultimately couldn’t commit. I swore I’d never let that happen again. I promised myself I’d protect my heart at all costs, but I didn’t need to worry. Because Thomas was there, protecting it for me.


Thomas: I– Look, I hear what you’re saying, Hope. You’re concerned.

Hope: Oh, so you get why I’m wondering if you’ve really thought this through.

Thomas: You think I proposed to Paris on the rebound?

Hope: I don’t know. You tell me, given that you proposed to me not too long ago.

Thomas: Okay, look, I– I went off to Paris to get past what had happened between us. And Paris was already there, living her life. And we reconnected and–

Hope: And fell in love. So deeply within that short amount of time.

Thomas: You’re obviously having a problem with this, and I understand why. But I am not getting any younger. I want another child. I want a family.

Hope: With Paris. So, she is your future now?


Poppy: This is such an exciting time for you, my beautiful baby girl.

Luna: For you too, Mom. You know, you’re finally back with the man that you loved and lost all those years ago.

Poppy: It truly is a miracle the way things worked out. [ phone rings ]

Luna: Oh, it’s RJ. I’m gonna go take it.

Poppy: Tell him I said hi. [ doorbell rings ]

Tom: Pizza delivery, Poppy.

Poppy: Tom? What are you doing here?


Deacon: Tom still isn’t back.

Sheila: No, why?

Deacon: I just thought maybe he’d want to do a sound check.

Sheila: Oh, look at you.

Deacon: What?

Sheila: Not only one of the top restaurateurs in all of Los Angeles, but here comes your nightclub experience, hard at work.

Deacon: You know, when I found out Tom was in a band and used to play the circuit, I just, you know, thought it’d be some good buzz for the place. Do owe him a lot. Babe, if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have found you. You know, he’s down on his luck.

Sheila: Uh-huh. Which is why you gave him a job here.

Deacon: I think it was the least I could do. I’m just glad it worked out.

Sheila: Yeah, so far. I mean, there really is so much that we still don’t know about him. Tom, well, I mean, is still somewhat of a mystery, don’t you think?


Poppy: How did you know where I live?

Tom: Saw you at Il Giardino’s. I thought I should stop by. I got your name in the delivery system. Nice digs. Free pizza.

Poppy: I don’t know what you’re doing here, but you need to leave.

Tom: Oh, don’t play games with me, Poppy.

Poppy: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Tom: Oh, I think you do. I think you know exactly what I’m talking about.


Ridge: It wasn’t that long ago that my son wanted to spend his life with Hope. Marry her, and raise Douglas together.

Paris: You think I’m deluding myself. Living in a fool’s paradise. I assure you, I’m not. Thomas and I have had long, deep, intense conversations. We’ve opened ourselves up to each other. We’ve connected like never before. He’s been honest with me. Will Hope and Thomas always care for each other? Yes. Will there always be history there? Yes. But now, Thomas can see a future where he’s happy with someone other than Hope.

Steffy: With you.

Paris: Yeah. Your brother has been very transparent with me, Steffy. And I trust him. Even around Hope.

Thomas: Look, I watched my sister finally break out of those unhealthy patterns. The toxic patterns she had with Liam. And she moved on. Into a better relationship. Now, she’s with Finn, and she’s happy, right? Don’t you want that for me?

Hope: Thomas, I want you to be happy and this is–

Thomas: Okay, and Paris? Paris makes me happy. Do we both have baggage? Absolutely. We have things we have to work on, but I would not have proposed to her if I didn’t think we could make a go of it. Paris is who I’m gonna spend the rest of my le with. She’s gonna be my wife.


Deacon: Do you think Tom has secrets?

Sheila: I mean, doesn’t everyone?

Poppy: This is my home. I didn’t invite you here. If you don’t leave right now, I’m gonna call security.

Tom: Come on, relax. I don’t want to cause any trouble. I’m just delivering a pizza.

Poppy: A pizza that I didn’t order.

Tom: It’s a freebie. And it’s your favorite.

Poppy: Okay, fine. I ask you to leave, and you leave me no choice.

Tom: Hey, wait, wa– hold on. Hold on. You’re overreacting. I come in peace. I haven’t forgotten about you. And I know you haven’t forgotten about me.

Poppy: For the last time, you need to leave now.

Luna: Mom? What’s going on? Who are you?

Poppy: No one. He’s just, uh, delivering a pizza. The gates will open on your way out.


Paris: Look, Thomas and I are on the same page. We want a family. A wonderful, full life, and we’re excited to make that happen. For us and for Douglas.

Ridge: And I’m happy to hear that, but we– some–

Steffy: We’re going to be somewhat cautious.

Paris: Of course. Marriage is a big step. Especially when there’s a little boy to consider. But I will make the Forrester family proud, Ridge. You won’t be disappointed in me. As a daughter-in-law, or as a sister-in-law.

Steffy: Hope put Thomas through hell. I’m really grateful you’re in his life now.


Thomas: Look, I am not trying to hurt you, Hope. You will always be important to me, but our time has passed. And yes, we will continue to co-parent our little boy together. As much as Douglas loves you, he also loves Paris, too. And the three of us, we’re creating our own little family. And soon, Paris and I will be married, and it will be official.

Hope: Okay. If that is your decision, I guess I will have to accept it. Please know, Thomas, I… I will always want what’s best for you. And in spite of everything that has happened between us, I… I’ll always love you.

Steffy: Hoo-wee! That kiss just now. Did you really think that’s all it would take and Thomas would come running back to you?

Hope: Steffy, could you please leave me alone? I am in no mood.

Steffy: Oh, I know that. Thomas ended it with you. He wants nothing to do with you, so you need to respect that. Respect Thomas’ decision. Don’t even think about getting into his head. Because remember, he proposed to you twice. And you turned him down. So, don’t even think about hurting or disappointing my brother again.

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Days Update Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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Lucas comes downstairs at the Brady Pub and joins Kate at a table. Kate asks if he slept well. Lucas talks about it being so much better than prison, the monastery, or the motel in Montana. Lucas mentions that he did hear someone crying unless he was dreaming. Kate informs him that was Ava because Roman just told her that Harris broke her heart and left town following a lead on Megan Hathaway. Lucas hopes he finds her. Kate says knowing Megan, Harris has a better chance at finding Amelia Earhart. Lucas guesses she’s right, but wishes he had a chance to say goodbye to Harris and thank him for making the moves to get him out of jail. Kate remarks that it took him long enough, but now she would thank him too because she got her son back. Lucas then reveals that he’s not back for long.

Chad joins Julie in the living room of the Horton house. Julie hugs Chad and says she was so worried when he didn’t come home last night and asks where he went. Chad informs her that he went to the police station and was told that Clyde had just been taken to super max, so he drove all the way out there. Jack then walks in and questions why he would want to do that.

Abe and Paulina are at home and find that Jules left a blanket and Carver left a stuffed animal. Paulina guesses they’ll have to mail them but Abe suggests using it as an excuse to visit Eli and Lani. Paulina likes the way he thinks and talks about how she just said goodbye to one daughter and now she has to say goodbye to another along with another grandbaby growing up thousands of miles away. Abe believes that Chanel might be back before she knows it and adds that Paulina will be plenty busy which she questions. Abe then shows Paulina an article announcing Paulina is victorious as the recall effort has failed. Abe congratulates Paulina as the Mayor.

Johnny is with Chanel at the hospital for a checkup. Dr. Mark Greene enters and asks how Chanel is feeling. Chanel says her morning sickness is gone and she made an appointment for when they move to LA. Johnny asks if everything is good. Mark says overall, the baby seems to be developing normally but there is one concern that he would like to discuss.

Leo goes to prison and tells himself to remember he is strong. Leo declares that he has a lot to say to his mom and she is going to sit there and listen. Leo practices what he’s going to say until his mother, Diana Colville, enters and remarks that he was always a little clumsy. She tells him it’s been awhile and asks to what she owes this. She asks if he has a script with him. Leo calls it just some notes as they can’t all go through life unfiltered like her. She talks about when Leo was a kid. Leo informs her that he started therapy and Marlena told him that he has to confront his childhood traumas. Diana mocks him having nothing better to do than listen to that new age quack. Leo argues that Marlena is a top notch therapist. Leo asks if Diana just screams at her ex husband through a payphone. Diana warns that she’s still his mother and he will treat her with respect. Diana laughs at him going to therapy and tells him to man up. Diana tells Leo that he’s not crazy, so she questions why he needs therapy. Leo responds that it’s because of her.

Johnny asks Mark what his concern is. Mark reveals that today’s ultrasound showed two soft markers that could mean nothing but could also mean an abnormality, so he’s going to refer them to a specialist in Los Angeles for further tests. Chanel asks if it could be from radiation. Mark responds that her exposure to radiation was brief, but there is no way to know for sure.

Paulina complains about the article calling her a radioactive mayor. Abe encourages that now it will all blow over now that the Concerned Citizens of Salem was revealed to be EJ DiMera. Paulina still can’t believe she had to reinstate EJ to make this go away, especially since she promised Melinda the job. Abe asks if she offered her something else. Paulina confirms she did but she was insulted and told her to take the job and shove it. Paulina mentions needing a head of sanitation but she has no one else in mind with the market so tight. Abe then reveals that he might be interested.

Chad didn’t realize Jack was still here. Julie says he decided to stay the night. Jack mentions that he’s driving back to Boston later this morning. Chad is glad they get to say goodbye then. Jack first wants to back up and questions why he’d want to see Clyde again and if Clyde has told him everything he wants to know. Jack hopes Chad didn’t go after Clyde would a revenge plot in mind. Chad says he did as he found him in Montana and was going to pull the trigger but he didn’t because Abigail wouldn’t have wanted that. Jack agrees that Abigail would have wanted Chad to think of their kids and how much they need him now. Jack says as much as he wants Clyde to rot in Hell, he’s really glad Chad didn’t make that choice. Jack decides he should get going and hugs Chad, saying he’ll see him soon. Jack hugs Julie and tells her the same. Julie starts to cry and then stops Jack.

Chanel asks if Mark is saying that if something is wrong with the baby, it could be from radiation exposure. Mark says they can’t rule it out at this point. Mark brings up having a sister with down syndrome and how she’s brought so much to his life. Chanel mentions that she will miss Felicity. Mark says she was hoping to say goodbye. Chanel hoped the same but notes that there flight isn’t until later tonight so she will try to meet up with her, thinking it will do their hearts a lot of good.

Paulina questions Abe wanting to be her head of sanitation. Abe points out that he knows the job and the town has a need. Paulina thought he was enjoying retirement and questions if Abe really wants to be her subordinate. Abe says if it means spending more time with her, absolutely. Paulina says she would love that too but she would be concerned about it being viewed as nepotism. Abe questions if that’s what she is really concerned about. Paulina asks what that means. Abe then declares that he feels she really doesn’t want him working for her.

Kate complains that she did all that fighting to free Lucas and now he wants to pack up and move to Phoenix. Lucas says she knows that he wanted to be with Will and Allie, explaining that he misses his kids and grandkids while also feeling he still needs to make amends for what he did to Sami, so he’s surprised they are speaking to him at all. Kate argues that they know Sami tormented him and drove him to do what he did, but she always get a pass. Lucas feels it still doesn’t justify his behavior. Kate agrees that she can’t just blame Sami, but points out that she could blame herself.

Diana mocks Leo blaming her. Leo says he’s not blaming her. Diana asks if he came all the way here to make her feel guilty and calls that a waste of time. Leo brings up that last time he was here, she called him a worthless human being that nobody could ever love. Leo accuses her of gaslighting him for his entire life. Leo brings up Diana telling him that he was destined for stardom so he humiliated himself in a talent show because she lied to him in telling him that he could sing. Diana claims not to remember any of that but says if it really happened, maybe it was good character building for him. Leo declares that he’s not going to sit here and take this, so he’s going to say what he came to say and she is going to listen to him. Diana questions him expecting her to listen to his whining, moaning, and blaming her. Diana asks how many times Leo has come to visit her in all of these years and not sending her a birthday card. Diana says anything would’ve been better than nothing and calls him selfish. Diana complains that he shows up once in a blue moon and it’s all about him and his childhood traumas. Leo argues that what he’s been through has meaning. Diana screams that she’s had it and calls for the guard. Leo reads off his prepared notes that he isn’t worthless and that he did what she said all his life because all he ever craved was her love but nothing was ever enough for him and nobody ever was which is why she had no friends. Diana mocks his self pity. Leo talks about Diana letting him believe he was John’s son without thinking how that would affect him and then John ended up hating him too. Leo talks about learning to lie, cheat, and betray from her. Leo then declares that she never should’ve been a mother in the first place. Diana then takes Leo’s papers and rips them up.

Lucas asks how it was Kate’s fault that he went crazy and kidnapped his ex. Kate suggests it could be in his DNA, pointing out the extremes that Philip went to in order to hold on to Chloe, so maybe they both inherited this madness from her. Lucas argues that she never did anything like what they did. Kate says not for a man but for her kids, she did. Lucas says she’s protective and overbearing but she’s fiercely loyal and has always been there for them which is all that matters. Lucas talks about that being why he has to be there now for his kids. Kate acknowledges that they miss him a lot, so she gives him her blessing to go see them in Arizona as long as he promises to come back. Kate tells Lucas that she will miss him so much, but she’s so grateful that he’s free. Lucas assures that he will never take his freedom for granted again.

Julie tells Jack that she wants him to have the time capsule since she has tried everything to open it and she thought about Jennifer being so close to Tom and Alice. Julie says Jennifer is clever, so maybe she has the magic touch. Jack agrees to take it to her. Julie tells Jack that he means so much to all of them and asks him to come back soon with Jennifer which Jack agrees to do. Jack hugs Julie and they say goodbye. Jack tells Chad that he loves them both. Chad says the same and to give their love to Jennifer. Jack then exits the house. Chad worries to Julie that he thought she was going to tell him. Julie points out that they don’t have anything to say. Chad hoped they would have good news before they left, but now he wonders if they will ever know anything at all.

Paulina admits that she doesn’t love the idea of Abe being her new head of sanitation but not for the reasons he thinks. Paulina feels he’s vastly overqualified for the job but she would love to work alongside him as equals and she doesn’t want to be his boss. Abe says he understands since the last thing he wants to do is make her uncomfortable. Paulina says she appreciates that and tells Abe that something else will come along. Abe agrees to be patient. Paulina jokes that it’s too bad he doesn’t have the skills to take over the Bakery. Abe suggests Chanel could give him a crash course. Paulina says it would unfortunately have to be over a zoom call.

Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square. Johnny asks if she’s okay. Chanel thought she was at peace with leaving everything behind but she’s not. Johnny encourages that she’s opening a new bakery in California. Chanel says it’s not that but she really convinced herself that everything was going to be okay with their baby, even though she knew there could be risks and everyone tried gently to tell her that she was being naïve. Johnny asks if Chanel is saying she’s changed her mind about the pregnancy. Chanel says it suddenly just feels so real and they weren’t planning to start a family this soon, so she worries about not being prepared to be a mother. Felicity joins them and asks if Chanel is okay. Chanel says she’s fine and thanks her. Felicity asks if she’s sure. Chanel guesses she’s just having mixed emotions since part of her is feeling really excited to be moving to California while another part of her is feeling really sad to be leaving Salem. Felicity says she’s sad too as she will miss her a lot. Chanel and Felicity hug as they say goodbye.

Abe and Paulina talk about how they will miss the Sweet Bits Bakery. Paulina talks about being first in line when Chanel opens her California location. Abe suggests swinging by the Brady Pub to pickup some takeout. Paulina asks him to pickup some for Chanel and Johnny too which Abe agrees to do. Paulina repeats that she’s going to miss them. Abe says at least they will have each other close by as they hug.

Julie questions if Chad is giving up. Chad says he’s just frustrated and he can’t believe they shipped Clyde off so fast before he could even talk to him. Julie thought Rafe wanted to talk to Clyde too about information to get Gabi out of jail. Julie wonders if Rafe could intervene for Chad but Chad says the feds said no exceptions. Chad knows there’s a slim chance that Abigail could be alive, but he can’t rest until he gets some answers. Julie feels exactly the same and assures she’s with him all the way. They decide that if they are going to find out who the woman in the video is, they are going to have to do it without Clyde.

Diana tells Leo that she is not to blame and it’s not her fault that he is the way he is. Leo asks if she means him being gay. Diana calls him single, friendless, disloyal, unloving, and unloved. Diana mocks him wasting his money on therapy with Marlena and wasting her time. Leo states that he came to get things off his chest, so this was for him not her. Diana asks if it worked and if he feels better. Leo says he can only remember one other time when he poured his heart out to her and it was the first time his dad hit him after he got a B on an exam. Leo says his dad never looked at his grades or cared but for some reason, that one really pissed him off and he hit him so hard. Leo recalls begging Diana to make him stop, but she told him to suck it up and be a man, so that’s what he did at 9 years old. Leo declares that when he finally killed him to protect both of them, she blamed him for all of it. Leo argues that as his mother, she was supposed to protect him but she never did. Leo asks if she’s going to say anything. Diana responds that she is at a loss and bored. Leo guesses he was expecting too much for her to apologize. Diana tells him not to visit again. Leo responds that he won’t and walks out.

Felicity gives Chanel her favorite stuffed animal, saying she wants her baby to have it. Chanel and Johnny promise to take care of it. Felicity says she has to go home now and says goodbye to them as she hugs them. Chanel promises they will talk soon as Felicity then walks away. Chanel forgot she told Felicity that they were having a baby. Johnny calls it very sweet of her to give. Chanel sometimes feels like she forced Johnny to go through with the pregnancy. Johnny assures that she didn’t force him. Chanel feels she didn’t leave any room for disagreements. Johnny admits it took him awhile to warm up to the idea, but now he’s completely on board. Chanel asks if the test results didn’t change anything for him. Johnny says not at all. Chanel talks about how a child can be born perfectly healthy but you still never know what could happen down the road. Chanel brings up Theo being autistic but he’s a wonderful guy and Felicity is an amazing person. Johnny says they will be so blessed to have each other and the baby on the way. Chanel tells Johnny that she loves him. Johnny says he loves her too and promises they will get through whatever life throws at them together as they hug.

Chad tells Julie that he watched the video a thousand times and he still goes back and forth on Abigail definitely being alive and definitely not alive as there’s no possible way. The doorbell rings so Julie goes to answer and excitedly brings Lucas in. Chad greets Lucas and asks what he’s doing there. Julie announces the news to Chad that the rest of Lucas sentence has been completed. Chad hugs him and congratulates him. Lucas then reveals that he just came to say goodbye which Julie questions. Lucas explains that he’s going to Arizona to see Will and Allie but says it won’t be long. Chad mentions that the kids will be happy to see him. Lucas notices Chad’s computer open and asks what they have here. Julie encourages that it’s alright as long as he doesn’t tell Jack or Jennifer which Chad agrees with. Chad tells Lucas that he has to keep it quiet. Lucas agrees not to say anything to anybody and asks what’s going on. Chad then reveals that it’s a video that might possibly be proof that Abigail is still alive.

Leo goes to the hospital and says to wait until Marlena gets a load of that visit. Leo remembers Marlena doesn’t take walk-ins so he makes a call, saying he needs to see Marlena ASAP. Leo is told it will be tomorrow and tries to argue that it’s an emergency but then agrees to be there tomorrow. Leo then sits down and repeats his final conversation with his mother and declares that he won’t visit her again and he never wants to see her again. Leo starts to say she can burn but then says she can’t because she is his mother and as sad as it is, he still wants her to love him. Leo starts to cry as Mark appears and asks if he’s okay.

Chad asks what Lucas thinks. Lucas thinks Clyde is playing mind games with him as he doesn’t see how the video shows that’s Abigail but he knows Chad needs to find his own truth. Chad says he was going to have the footage enhanced next. Lucas knows they all wish it could be Abigail. Julie assures they wish that more than anything in the world.

Abe goes to the Brady Pub and greets Kate. Kate asks if he’s there for breakfast. Abe says he’s picking up takeout for Chanel and Johnny as they are leaving town later today. Kate guesses that’s going around since Lucas is leaving town as well. Kate mentions that Lucas says he’s coming back but she feels the universe is trying to tell her to stop obsessing over her children, get on with her life, and maybe get a job. Abe admits he had a similar thought earlier. Kate says they used to have a lot of fun in the Mayor’s office. Kate asks if Abe has ever thought about going in to business again and partnering up. Abe asks what kind of business. Kate says she hasn’t thought of that yet but she will let him know when she does. Kate then goes to put his order in.

Chanel and Johnny go to see Paulina, who asks how the appointment was. Chanel starts to respond but Johnny says everything’s fine. Paulina is thrilled to hear that and hugs them. Paulina hopes they are hungry since she just sent Abe to the Pub. Chanel mentions her stomach growling but then gets a sudden pain.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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Diane gives Finn a copy of the temporary restraining order Chase filed against him so he can’t come near Violet. Diane also gives Finn a copy of an order giving Chase temporary custody of Violet. Finn asks Scott to take his case, but after hearing the details of what happened and reading the orders from the judge, he tells Finn he can’t take the case and advises Finn to go to treatment. Finn has two bottles of vodka delivered to his apartment, but then he throws the bottles against the wall and leaves the apartment.

Anna tells Jason that Valentin has a satellite phone hidden in his bookcase and she is sure that is the phone he uses to do Pikeman business. Jason tells Anna they need to get the satellite phone and give it to the FBI.

Carly goes to see Brennan at Pentonville and tells him that the FBI has a recording of her that implicates her in RICO violations and Jason became an FBI informant so she wouldn’t go to prison. Brennan tells Carly that the FBI won’t honor their deal with Jason. Brennan advises Carly to get a good lawyer and build a good defense while Jason keeps the FBI busy because she will have to defend herself one day.

Sonny throws Ava out of his apartment and tells her Avery will stay with him until she can find a place to live. Sonny tells Ava any relationship they had is over because of what she did to Alexis.

Valentine uses the satellite phone to give an order to someone and tell the person to move the next shipment through Port Charles because Sonny won’t be a problem since all Sonny needs to push him over the edge is one good shove,

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GH Transcript Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Sighs ] Hey, Spinelli, please make sure you’re holding Bailey Lou’s hand. [ Cellphone rings ] Hey, Jason. Hold on one second. Georgie, James cannot have ice cream for breakfast. Sorry. If you called to talk to Spinelli, he’s off with the kids. No, actually, I wanted to talk to you. I need you to call Anna. Why? Uh, just to say hi and check in, and then just call me back and let me know she picked up. I’m gonna need more information. Maxie, please, can you just do it for me? I really need your help. Okay, okay, I’ll call her. Thank you.


[ Cellphone vibrates ]


[ Whispering ] Maxie. Anna. Hi. I’m calling in to check on you. Why? Um, because Jason weirdly called me and asked me to call you, say hello, see how you’re doing, and then call him back and let him know what you said. Well, I’m fine. Also, I think — Anna’s gonna have to call you back.


Hello again. I needed to see you. [ Exhales sharply ] I’m glad to hear it. Your visits almost make this unlawful incarceration worth it. Come on, Chase. Pick up the phone. [ Sighs ] Hey. Do not do this. You’re my brother. Stop avoiding me. I want to talk to my daughter. I am the only parent that Violet has left. She needs me, and I need her. Alright? Do not do this. Do not escalate this any more than you already have. Just…call me back. [ Knock on door ]


Hello, Finn. Ava. Dinner must have gone late last night. I didn’t see you before I went to bed, and you weren’t around this morning either. Yeah, you better get used to it because you’re gonna see a lot less of me from now on. Oh. Why is that? Some big coffee business in the works. You’re moving out.


Moving out? Where is this coming from? A few months ago, I offered to leave so you could have your space back. And you told me that it wasn’t necessary. In fact, you as much as asked me to stay. So? Well, I took that to mean I could live here as long as I wanted. You gave me no reason to think otherwise. That was then. This is now. Right, I know the saying. Then you understand that things change. Yeah, sure. But overnight? The arrangement no longer works for me. We are over. And that’s it. That’s all you need to know. Yeah, okay, well, I’ll — I’ll be out as soon as I find a place, then. Uh, no. No, you’re gonna be out like now. Avery is gonna stay with me, and, uh, until you find a place that’s comfortable. Sonny, you can’t just toss me out of here with no warning. We’re not gonna discuss this over and over again. You just — You can stay at the Metro Court or you can stay with whoever, you know, your friends that — that you have left that will put up with you, okay? But you’re not staying here another night. I don’t want you in my presence. You got to hear me now, okay? We are done. Am I dreaming? Last night really happened, didn’t it? Yeah. Yeah, it did happen. I’m really happy to be here with you. But, um… I-I can’t spend the day here, okay? No, no, no, no, no, no. Don’t go. Stay a little longer. I’m gonna make you breakfast. Actually, we’re not done with each other yet. Seeing you is the highlight of my day. But I doubt that you came here for the pleasure of my company. I didn’t. Well, don’t leave me in suspense. Okay. You used to work for the WSB, so you know how intelligence agencies operate. Regrettably, I have firsthand experience of bureau policy from both sides of the law. I need your expertise. I just don’t know if I can trust you. You can’t. Hey, did you get through to Anna? I did. She seemed really annoyed to be woken up or interrupted or whatever. Um, I told her you were the one who made me call and check on her. Okay. That’s fine. What’s going on, Jason? Why did you make me call and check on Anna? What’s she into, and why are you worried? And why couldn’t you call her yourself? [ Line beeping ] Maxie. Hold on. You know what? I got to go. Okay. Thanks again. Rude.


These are your copies of the documents. Now, legalese, I know, can be a little confusing, but I assure you these are very straightforward. And while I’m here, I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have. But my advice is that you discuss all of this thoroughly with someone who is not involved with the case, perhaps your own lawyer. The case? I, um… I don’t understand. What is this all about? This document is a, um, emergency court order granting your brother temporary custody of the minor child, Violet Finn. And this document, as you can see, is a restraining order barring you from coming within feet of said minor child. You’re helping Chase steal my daughter from me.


[ Pots clattering in distance ] You need any help? Valentin: What? Oh, no, I got it. Make yourself comfortable. It’s almost ready. Okay, well, if you change your mind, you know…


We have shared custody. You can’t just kick me out and keep Avery here. Our little girl is so happy with — with all of us under the same roof. Me leaving would just hurt and confuse her. She lived with both of us apart for years. It’s not gonna take her that long to adjust. You don’t know that. Just step back and think this through. I gave this all the attention it needed. About five minutes last night. And I could have thrown you out right there, but I was — I felt generous. You’re lucky I didn’t humiliate you in front of all those people. What happened to our alliance? To helping each other out? I thought I was the only person you could trust. I was wrong. No, you weren’t. But you’re wrong now. Everybody else in your life has either cut ties with you or betrayed you. They pity you and judge you. Carly and Jason and your kids. You can’t rely on any of them. But I can rely on you, right? Is that right? Yeah. Yes! Yes, I have proven that I have your back. Why? I don’t know what you mean. Why are you fighting so hard to stay here? You have some kind of angle? No angle. Everybody has an angle. Money, power, revenge. Huh? Is that why you’re — you’re going after Alexis and all that? Is that ’cause of revenge? Okay. Huh? Be honest. So that’s what this is about. What? Kristina’s temper tantrum about her poor, aggrieved mother. God forbid Alexis take responsibility for the mess she’s made of her life. And the fact that she can no longer practice law. Because of you. She broke the law! It’s hardly my fault that she had to suffer the consequences of her own making. Alexis may have screwed up, but you didn’t have to sneak around with that secret affidavit and turn her in. I followed legal procedure. The affidavit was filed properly, and everything I said was true. Alexis committed perjury. Who are you to judge? You killed Connie. Maybe I should sign an affidavit against you. Understand what you are doing. You are taking a child from her father. Not according to the law. We have a court order, Hamilton. We would not have been able to get it if we had not presented proof that the child was not safe where she was, that her father was no longer trusted to be responsible for her. That’s a lie. That’s a lie, and you know it. For the last five years, I’ve been the only one responsible for Violet. The judge has seen photographic evidence to the contrary. Trust me when I say that the court takes very seriously the parent-child relationship. We would not have been able to get that emergency custody order without good reason. [ Envelope thuds ] What about you? Huh? Me? Yeah, you. What’s your reason for tearing a family apart? You are taking a child from her father. Her sole parent. Do you ever once stop and think about what does that do to her? “What kind of damage am I doing to a nine-year-old child?” Or does none of that matter as long as you get your billable hours with the Quartermaines? Okay. I have been asked to pass along the following message. Violet is doing great. She loves you. She misses you. She can’t wait till you are healthy so she can be with you again. And — I got to get this right — she is waiting to break her own record for holding her breath underwater until you can watch her do it. [ Sobs ] You can’t take my little girl from me. You can try, but I’m not gonna let you. Come within feet of Violet Hamilton, and you will be arrested. Think about what watching that will do to your daughter.


[ Door closes ] [ Groans ]


[ Sighs ]


Hi. Hey. I didn’t expect to see you today. Yeah, well, I had some free time and thought I’d stop by and check on you. You look worried. It’s Finn. You know, as bad as he was when you went to his place, things have gotten even worse. He’s spiraling, he’s out of control, and it’s affecting his daughter. Luckily, Violet has a lot of people who love her to look out for her, but I’m just really worried about her. Yeah, well, I’m glad Violet has a support system, But who’s looking out for you? And the boys? We’re doing okay. I started going to some Al-Anon meetings to better understand what Finn is going through, and they’ve definitely helped. And the — the boys are hanging in there. So, Jake, he’s — he’s doing alright? He is. Things have actually gotten better between the two of us. And I don’t think he’s quite as angry with you anymore. It definitely made a difference that he called you for help and you came through for him. Valentin: Breakfast is served.


Here we go. Oh, my goodness. That looks delicious. It’s not much, but it’s the best I could do with what I could find. This is not much? I’d like to see what it looks like when you go all out. You can, you know? I’d really like nothing more than to spend the rest of my life trying to impress you. You could have mornings like these every day. It’s not because I don’t want to. I do. It’s not because I don’t love you. I mean, I think last night answered that question. You — You have to admit that our lives, they just don’t fit together. They did once. I don’t know. I mean, that’s debatable. And even if we wanted to lie that our lives together were perfect back then, things have changed, and i-it’s really impossible for me to imagine a life together, you know, after… what I did to Charlotte. Impossible in Port Charles, but maybe not elsewhere.


Coming here was a mistake. Don’t be hasty. There’s no need to rush off. You just told me I can’t trust you. Because you can’t. The only person you can fully rely on is yourself. Don’t ever put all your faith in someone else. You’ll only be disappointed. That might be true for you, but there’s someone in my life who has never failed me. Then why aren’t you talking to them right now? Don’t get me wrong. I’m not telling you to push everyone away and go at it alone. I’d just advise you to think carefully about who you confide in, who you make yourself vulnerable to, to calculate both the risk and reward before confiding in anyone. Telling me your secrets might reward you with clarity. Unless you use them against me. But you see, I’d only do that if I had something to gain from it. [ Chuckles ] Well, at least you’re honest about that. The only thing I stand to gain if you confide in me is the chance of a return visit. Pentonville is dark and dreary, but you bring in the light. The FBI has evidence, a recording… …that I committed RICO violations and engaged in criminal conspiracy. just shoved them at me. My — My brother is filing for emergency custody of Violet, and there’s a restraining order. If I come within yards of my daughter, I’m gonna be arrested. She’s my little girl, Scott. Alright? I — I didn’t even have a chance to say goodbye. Okay, so… Please, you got to read this, and you got to tell me this isn’t real. Well, it seems like there was some sort of an incident with Tracy and Violet. W-What happened? I had a bad night. I’m not proud. I’m ashamed. But what — what’s in those — what’s in those papers, it greatly exaggerates what happened. I mean, it’s vile even for Tracy. I thought you and Tracy were friends. So did I. But she’s also Brook Lynn’s grandmother. And her and Chase have always had their eye on Violet. Now they figured out a way to get her away from me. I didn’t even get a chance to tell Violet this is not my choice, this is not what I wanted. I mean, she must — she must be so scared and confused, and who knows what other lies they’re telling her. Scott, I mean, listen, I need to get my daughter back, alright? But I can’t do it on my own. I need your help. Well, yeah, y-you need some help. You need somebody to go to bat, you know, with the judge. Maybe one of your N.A. people or possibly another doctor at the hospital. I, uh… I resigned at the hospital. You quit your job? Yeah. Look, I had no other choice. I mean, I-I saved that place with my patent, and all they want to do is slander me and ruin my reputation. Alright, listen, a good lawyer would have a great lawsuit against them, alright? You can represent me in both cases, Scott. Alright? Listen, you can keep all the money. All I want is my daughter back, alright? Wh– What do you say? I only said what I said to protect my family when my ex-husband was presumed dead. You do realize none of that matters? You still broke the law. Yeah, I’m aware. The FBI is using the evidence to blackmail my friend Jason. He became an informant in return for a promise from the FBI not to charge me. Did Jason tell you that? A hacker I know discovered the recording on the FBI’s database. I mean, they tried to delete the recording. But that’s — that’s impossible to do from the outside, given their security. That’s right. Well, you’ve gotten yourself into quite a situation here, haven’t you? So, what do you need to know from me? Will the FBI honor their agreement with Jason? Not a chance. Morgan would still be alive if it wasn’t for your family. Then you messed with his medication. Then your psychotic sister planted a bomb. If your family didn’t exist, my son Morgan would be alive. I am truly sorry about Morgan. I loved him. What happened to him was a tragedy. But I will not stand here and be lectured on morality by you. I have done some bad things in my life, I admit that. But take some responsibility, Sonny. I am not the reason that your broken family is in shambles. The blame for that lies squarely on you. Dante, Kristina, Michael, Morgan. There’s only one thing that all their troubles have in common. You. Port Charles anytime. I-I have no shortage of reasons to put this place behind me. But I couldn’t bring myself to leave. Something that always kept me here was you. I hate the idea of being far away from you. Of giving up the chance that maybe we may run into each other unexpectedly on any given day. I just can’t give up the idea that maybe one day we’ll find our way back to each other. I mean, there’s a lot of things to consider first, you know, I mean, if we were to be back together. I mean, how does that affect Charlotte? Don’t answer. Just consider it. Please? Just think about it? Would you do that for me? Alright. I — I really have to go now. I’ll walk you out.


Want to talk tomorrow? Yeah.


I’m really glad Jake reached out to me. And I’m gonna keep trying just to make sure that he knows that I’m there for him. If that’s okay with you. You’ve basically been Jake’s sole parent for years, so if you don’t want me to do it… I appreciate that. And, yes, I may be his mom, but Jake is his own person now, with a lot of strong opinions. So you don’t you don’t need my permission to try to build a relationship with him, you need his. Thank you for not standing in my way. And for reminding me that it might not be easy. But it’ll be worth it. So, Jake, he’s still into baseball, right? Are the Woodchucks still his favorite team? Oh, yes. And I think they have a big game coming up against their main rivals, the Red Wings. That’s great. I’m gonna get tickets. I’m gonna see if, uh… if Jake wants to go with me. Okay. But just so you know, um, I’m not gonna tell him what he should do. I need to protect my relationship with him by allowing him to come to you on his own terms. But I do hope he goes to the game with you. For his sake. And yours. Hey, I think I have a really good case against G.H. if that’s what it takes to get my daughter back. They made wild accusations against me with no evidence. And they made demands that vi– You think maybe you want to take some notes or something? I would be if I was taking the case, but I’m not. Why not? Scott, y-you can win this. We both walk away with something. I get my daughter back, and you get rich. Well, I don’t think you would come across very sympathetic to a jury. Scott, please. Don’t tell me you believe what’s in those papers. Ah! They’re just papers. Finn, let me ask you something. Do — Do you love your brother? Even with everything he’s trying to do to me? Yes. Does your brother love you? I’d like to think so. Which is why I can’t understand why he’s trying to take my daughter from me. No, he’s — he’s just doing what he has to do, not what he wants to do. Chase doesn’t know anything. Chase is just doing what he’s being told. He wasn’t even here last night. He’s being manipulated by Tracy into thinking that I’m out of control or I’m somehow a danger to my daughter. You have been barred from seeing your daughter. You’re not in control of anything right now. I can’t fix this legally. You have to fix yourself. And I know. Believe me, I know how hard that is. It’s tough. But if you just open up your eyes, Finn, you’ll see that you’re not as alone as you think you are. [ Sighs ] Anna. I ordered you a coffee. Oh, thanks. I appreciate you looking out for me, but you didn’t have to stay outside of his house all night. I was worried. Valentin’s dangerous. Not to me. Better safe than sorry. Why didn’t you just leave when you saw the light go off in the bedroom? I mean, things still could have gone sideways. I wanted to get to you as fast as I could if you needed me. Thank you. But let… Can we just coordinate that the next time, please? Because Valentin is trained in surveillance. It would have been such a royal disaster for all of us if he had discovered you. Kind of surprised he didn’t. He’s usually more careful. Sounds like he was preoccupied. I was able to search the house. He has a satellite phone that he has hidden on a bookshelf. I was unable to pull any information from it before Valentin came back into the room. But the obvious scenario is that he uses that phone to conduct business for Pikeman. Okay, we have to get our hands on that phone and turn it over to Cates. Now, I’m sure they can pull enough evidence off there to shut down Pikeman and put Valentin away for good. Your friend Jason — Morgan, I assume. He’s too useful for the FBI to let him go after a single job. They’ll keep finding more ways to use his knowledge until he’s tapped out. Or dead. They can’t do that. They’re the FBI. They can do whatever they want. Which also means that as soon as Jason stops being useful to them, they’ll use that recording to put you in prison. So the deal that they made with Jason was just a lie? The government may drop the ball in a myriad of ways. But they never leave charges on the table. Is something wrong? Well, why didn’t you tell me that Finn was in such bad shape? Honestly, I just felt it was wrong to talk about him to more people than I needed to. I didn’t want to turn his pain into gossip. I know, but I just wish that you had confided in me because, you know, I could have helped you and the boys. I appreciate you wanting to look out for us, but we’re okay. How did you hear about Finn? Well, he — he had me over to his place. And, you know, Diane Miller has filed a restraining order keeping him away from Violet, and the judge has given temporary custody to Chase. Yeah, I know. Chase has been keeping me updated. So I’m guessing Finn wants you to represent him? Yes, he does. Against his brother. And he also wants to sue General Hospital for defamation. Oh. I see. And I’m trying to get him to see that he’s in no position to be filing lawsuits, that he needs to get a different kind of help. Do you think you got through to him? No. I don’t. Now, if I know anything about hitting the bottle — my father, and the way I hit it — Finn has to hit rock bottom. And then maybe he’ll be able to turn himself around, Elizabeth. That’s what I’m afraid of. Since you were — you were just with him, do you think he’s there yet?


[ Sniffles ] [ Sniffles ] Yeah, I was, uh… I was just wondering if you deliver. That’s good. Uh… I need a h-handle of vodka. Actually, make it two. wish I could tell you, but every addict’s rock bottom is always different. Yes, they said something like that in my Al-Anon meeting. Yeah, and whatever his rock bottom is, no matter how far down he has to go, it’s gonna be just as hurtful for you to watch it. It’s killing me, watching Finn destroy his life like this. I know, but I want you to know something. No matter what happens, I am always here for you and the boys. Hey, uh, thank you.


No! [ Breathing heavily ]


This is never gonna be over, is it? I know how it feels to have the full weight of a law enforcement brought down on you. You have one thing going for you that I didn’t. Time is on your side. You can prepare yourself while Jason continues to give the FBI what they want. Prepare for what? Court. Hire the best lawyer money can buy and develop a strategy with them. Because as sure as I’m sitting here behind bars, one of these days you’re gonna have to defend yourself in front of a jury. Thank you. Thank you for your advice. Come back anytime for more. I’ve got plenty of it.


Do you think you’ll be able to get invited back to Valentin’s house? Anna? Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah. The way we left it, you know, he — he welcomed me back whenever I choose. You okay with that? You know, part of me feels like I’m betraying Valentin. Ah… I’ve done a lot of things that I’m not okay with in my career, right? The job is the job. And this job means hurting somebody that you care about. It’s not the first time I’ve done that either. But… we can’t allow Valentin to get away with his crimes. It has to be done. So I will do it. Move forward with the shipment through Port Charles as we discussed. Sonny Corinthos won’t be a problem. He’s isolated and coming apart at the seams. All it’s gonna take to push him off the edge is one last shove. I packed a few of my things. I’ll send for the rest. Fine. Get out. I’ll be back for my daugh–

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Ah, good morning, Mother.

Oh. Good morning. Did you sleep well?

Did I sleep well? [laughs] So much better than Statesville. So much better than the monastery and that Podunk motel room in Montana. No, this was amazing. It was like the Ritz, which is nice.

Good.

Yeah. Although I did hear someone crying last night, I think. Maybe I dreamt it.

Uh, no, that would be Ava. Roman just told me that Harris broke her heart, left town. Apparently, he’s following a lead on Megan Hathaway.

Wow. I hope he finds her.

[chuckles] Well, knowing Megan, he has a better chance of finding Amelia Earhart.

Yeah. I guess you’re right about that. I just wish that I had a chance to say goodbye and thank him, you know, for making the moves to get me out of jail finally.

Yeah. Well, he took long enough. I mean, I forgive him now because I have my son back.

Yeah. Yeah, you do. But not for long.

Oh, Chad. Thank God! You didn’t come home last night. I was so worried about you.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

Well, where’d you go?

Well, I went to Salem PD, and they said that Clyde had been shipped off to Supermax. So I drove all the way out to this, you know, citadel of a–of a prison.

Why would you want to do that?

[tense music]


[chuckles] Look what I found. [chuckles] Jules left her little blankie.

[laughs] Well, this must be Carver’s.

Oh, well, I just have to put them both in the mail.

Yeah. Or we would have a good excuse for asking Eli and Lani to bring those twins back here for a visit.

[chuckles] I like the way you think.

[laughs]

I can’t believe it, Abraham. I just said goodbye to one daughter, and I’m about to say goodbye to my Chanel, and yet another grandbaby growing up thousands of miles away.

Well, you know, Johnny and Chanel might be back here before you know it. Oh, and besides, you are going to be plenty busy.

What do you mean by that?

[soft music]

“Radioactive Mayor Victoria says recall effort fails.”

[laughs] Congratulations, Mrs. Mayor.


Can you believe my grandma knitted us little baby booties?

Marlena Evans, a woman of many talents. You had any room in your suitcase for them? Because I can’t fit another thing.

What? Really? They’re going to take up like square inches. Okay, we’ll put them in mine.

Mm-hmm.

That’s–

That’s what I thought.

Hey there, Chanel, Johnny.

Dr. Green.

Chanel, how are you feeling today?

Uh, fine. The morning sickness is nearly gone, and I already made an appointment with my OB at UCLA.

Excellent. Did the tech come by?

Yeah. She just gave us a bunch of ultrasound pictures.

Everything looks good, right, Doctor?

Overall, the baby appears to be developing normally, but there is one concern I’d like to discuss. [tense music]


[sighs] Come on, Leo. Remember who you are. You are strong. You are resilient. You’ve got this. You better buckle up, Mom, because I have a lot to say to you, and you are gonna sit there, and you are gonna listen. I am not unlovable. I am not worthless. Oh, don’t give me that look. You know which one. It’s the same one you gave me when–

When you spilled my Mai Tai in the Poconos. [chuckles] Or was it a green martini? You were always a little clumsy, kiddo. [tense music]

Mother.


[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


Leo, Leo, Leo. It’s been a while. To what do I owe the– well, I won’t say pleasure, but– hey, what you got here? What’s that? A script?

Just some notes, Mom.

Ah.

You know, we can’t all go through life just unfiltered, shooting from the hip like you.

Oh, listen to you. You’re one to talk. Do you remember when you were yapping at that lady in that little, tiny teacup ride? You almost had us thrown out of that. What was that place called?

Super Duper Funland?

Yeah.

I was a kid, Mom. And that lady’s halitosis was ruining everything. I was just brave enough to take a stand.

Oh, is that why you’re here, take a stand?

If you must know, I started therapy. And Dr. Evans says that I have to confront my childhood traumas.

Oh, please. You don’t have anything better to do than listen to that new age quack?

Dr. Evans is not a new age quack. She’s a top-notch therapist. And how do you deal, Mom? You just scream at your ex-husband into a payphone? [soft dramatic music]


I may be in a federal penitentiary, but I am still your mother, and you will treat me with respect. Therapy. [chuckles] Why don’t you just man up for once in your life and–

Damn it, Mom.

You may be an underachiever, an also-ran, and you may, I don’t know, have consider– well, you do cut kind of a sad, lonely figure, but you are not crazy. So why on God’s green earth do you need therapy?

Because of you.


What’s your concern, Doctor?

Well, today’s ultrasound, it showed two soft markers, as they’re called. And they may very well mean nothing, but they could be indicators for a congenital abnormality. So I’m going to refer you to a genetic counselor in Los Angeles, run some further tests.

These soft markers, could they be from radiation exposure?

Well, your exposure was brief, and the levels were relatively low. But there’s no way to know for sure. [soft dramatic music]


Radioactive Mayor. What kind of nickname is that? I sound like one of those characters out of a superhero movie with all the CGI.

You know, now it’s all going to blow over that we– we know that Concerned Citizens has been revealed to be EJ DiMera.

And a handful of folks that he paid off to sign his damn petition. Ooh, you know, Abe, it still galls me that I had to reinstate that two-timing EJ DiMera to make this go away, oh, especially since I promised Melinda the job as long as she wanted it.

Did you offer her something else?

Yeah, yeah. And she took it as an insult, told me to take the job and shove it. Oh, and, you know, now I do– I desperately need a head of sanitation.

You have another candidate in mind?

No. No, I don’t. You know, and with the market so tight right now–

Well, you know, I may know someone who’s interested.

Really? Who?

Me. [tense music]


Jack, I didn’t realize you were here still.

Oh, he decided to spend the night.

Yes. Yes. I’m driving back to Boston later this morning.

Great. Well, I’m glad– I’m glad we get to say goodbye now.

Just a minute. Before we say goodbye, let’s just back up a second. Why would you want to see Weston again? He’s told you everything you want to know, hasn’t he? [dramatic music]


I hope you didn’t go after Clyde with some revenge plot in mind.

I did. You know, I found him in Montana, and– and I pulled the tri– I was gonna pull the trigger, and I didn’t, ultimately, because that’s–you know, Abigail wouldn’t have wanted that, so–

No, she wouldn’t have wanted that. She would have wanted you to think of Thomas and Charlotte and how much they need their dad right now. So as much as I want Clyde to rot in hell, I’m really glad you didn’t make that choice. Well, I better get going. I will see you soon.

Yep.

Okay?

Okay.

Julie, I love you.

Love you too.

See you soon.

Jack, wait. [soft dramatic music]


So, Doctor, you’re saying that if something is wrong with our baby, it could be from radiation exposure?

We can’t rule it out at this point.


I just want to say, as the older brother of someone with Down syndrome, I wouldn’t be where I am today without my sister. She’s brought so much into my life. She’s the kindest person I know.

And she’s also an excellent baker. I’m gonna miss Felicity a lot.

I know she was hoping to say goodbye to you.

I know. I was hoping the same, but it’s just been such a whirlwind. But you know what? Our flight isn’t until later tonight. So I’m gonna text her and see if she can meet up with us. I think it would do my heart a lot of good.

Yeah, mine too.


You want to be my head of sanitation?

I know the job. Town obviously has a need.

Oh, here I thought you were enjoying retirement. But, Abraham, do you really want to be my subordinate?

Well, if that means spending more time with you, absolutely.

Oh, yeah, well, you know, I would love that too. But the only thing I’d be concerned about is it’ll be viewed as nepotism. [soft dramatic music]

Is that you’re really concerned about?


Well, what does that mean?

It means I get the feeling that you really don’t want me working for you.


Lucas, I just spent months fighting to get you home. And now you’re going to pack up and go to Phoenix?

You know I want to– I want to go to Phoenix to be with Will and Allie. You know that. And you know that I miss my grandkids. You know I miss my kids, and I just have to make amends for what I did to Sammy. You know, I’m surprised that they’re even speaking to me at all.

What do you mean? Of course they’re speaking to you. They know exactly what their mother did, how she tormented you. I mean, basically, she drove you to do what you did. Of course, she doesn’t beat herself up. You know, she always gets a pass.

Oh, two wrongs don’t make a right, doesn’t justify my behavior.

[sighs] That’s true. I mean, I can’t just blame Sammy, I guess. There’s someone else I could blame, though.

Who?

You’re looking at her. [mellow country music playing]

Oh, yeah, sure. Let’s blame Mommy. That’s original.

I’m not blaming you.

Then what are you doing? Oh, I get it. You came all the way here to make me feel guilty. Well, that was a waste of time and good gas money.

Listen to me, Mother. The last time I was here, you told me I was an utterly worthless human being whom no one could ever love.

Well, and you agreed with me.

Because you gaslit me my entire life. Do you remember telling me that I had the voice of an angel, that I was destined, destined for stardom?

What are you talking about?

Of course you don’t remember. I entered a talent show at school. And in front of the entire auditorium, I’m singing my little heart out thinking that, because of you, that I’m a younger, cuter Billy Joel, the piano boy, as you put it.

Oh. [laughs] The piano boy. I have no memory of this.

Not surprising. Then right in the middle of “New York State of Mind,” I see pens, pencils, all sorts of things being hurled my way on stage because, it turns out, I cannot sing worth a lick. You lied to me.

Oh! Oh, kiddo. If that actually happened– [sighs] And I’m highly skeptical, maybe it was good for you. You know, character building. You know, I read about someone who was mercilessly bullied, Gene Hackman. Look how he turned out.

I am not going to sit here and take any of this. Do you hear me? I am going to say what I came here to say, and you are going to listen to me. [tense music]


You expect me to sit here and listen to your whining and moaning and blaming all of your inadequacies on me? Tell me, Leo, how many times have you come to visit your mother in all of these years? Twice. Not even so much as a birthday card.

You don’t like birthday cards.

Not the mushy, gushy ones.

You don’t like the funny ones either.

Anything would have been better than nothing. You selfish little ingrate. And now you show up once in a blue moon and, of course, it’s all about you and your imaginary childhood traumas.

I didn’t imagine it, any of it. The way I feel and what I’ve been through has meaning. I have meaning.

I don’t want to hear it! Guard!

I am not worthless. I am not unlovable. I am Leo Stark.

Oh, God! Here we go again.

I am Matthew Cooper. I am whoever you wanted me to be. My whole life, I did as you said, because all little Matty ever craved was your love. And it has taken me this long to realize there was nothing I could do or be that was ever enough for you.

Yada, yada, yada.

Nobody was ever enough for you. That’s why you had no friends. The people you thought were your friends, you just used them and manipulated them to get what you wanted, just like you did with your own son.

Oh, God, the self-pity.

You let me believe that I was John Black’s son just so you could get your hands on him. Did it ever occur to you how that might have affected me? He was the closest thing I ever had to a parent, to someone who loved me for who I was. And then when all was said and done, he hated me too.

[screams] Guard, take me back to my cell, please!

But I learned a lot from you, Mother– to lie, to cheat, to hide who I really was, to keep everything superficial and betray the few people who truly cared about me. But most of all, I learned that you never should have been a mother in the first place.


Not to a dead loss like you. May I see that? Please?

My script?

Your script. Yeah. Yeah, your script. [moans] [wails]


How is it your fault that I went crazy and kidnapped my ex?

Well, maybe it’s in your DNA. You know, I– I’ve been thinking about Philip and the extremes that he went to to hold on to Chloe. And I’m thinking maybe you both could have inherited this particular form of madness from me.

But you never did anything like that. You never did anything like what Philip and I did.

No, not for a man. But for my kids, I certainly did.

Mom, you’re protective and you’re overbearing, that’s true. But you’re fiercely loyal, and you’ve always been there for us. That’s all that matters.

You have always done the same for your kids.

That’s right. That’s why I have to see them now. You know, I miss them very much.

And they miss you. I know they do because every time I talk to them, they ask about you. They really do miss you a lot. And you know I’m gonna give you my blessing to go to Arizona and see them as long as you promise to come back.

I will.

Again.

[clears throat]

I’m gonna miss you. I missed you so much. [sighs] I am so grateful that you’re free.

I am beyond grateful. I will never take my freedom for granted again. [mellow country music]


What is it?

I want you to have this. [chuckles] I have tried everything known to man to open it. I have failed. And I got to thinking about Jennifer. Well, she spent her teenage years in this house. She was so close to Alice and Tom, her grandparents. And, well, she’s a clever girl. So maybe she has the magic touch.

She just may.

So will you take it to her?

I will.

[chuckles] Don’t drop it.

Oh, precious cargo. I got it.

Yeah. Oh, Jack, you’re the precious cargo. You mean so much to all of us. Please come back soon, will you?

I will.

And bring Jennifer.

I certainly will.

[laughs] [somber music]

Buh-bye.

Love you.

Love you too. Chad, I love you both.

We love you. And give our love to Jennifer, please.


Jeez, I thought you were about to tell him.

I’m not gonna tell him anything. Besides, I don’t really have anything to say, not yet.

I know. I really hoped that we were going to have some good news before he left. But, you know, now I wonder if we’re ever gonna know at all.


You’re right. You’re right, Abraham. I don’t love the idea of you being my new head of sanitation. But it’s not for the reason you think.

Why?

Well, you’re vastly overqualified for the job. You know that. But that’s not why. I would love to work alongside you, Abraham. The keyword being “alongside,” as equals. I–I don’t want to be your boss.

Oh, I understand.

Really? Really?

Yeah. I mean, the last thing I want to do is make you uncomfortable.

Oh. [laughs] Oh. I appreciate that. [laughs] Oh, and, you know, something else will come along. You’ll see.

Well, I’ll be patient.

Mm-hmm. [chuckles] Hey, oh, too bad you don’t have the skillset to take over a certain bakery that I have up for lease. Ha.

Well, maybe– maybe Chanel could give me a crash course.

Yeah, yeah, but, you know, it’ll have to be by Zoom, unfortunately.

[chuckles] [gentle music]


Are you okay?

[sighs] Well, I thought I was. I thought I was at peace with leaving everything behind.

You’re not, though.

Not what?

You’re not leaving everything behind. You’re gonna– you’re gonna open up a Sweet Bits in California. You can start with an LA location, and then you can branch off into–

I know, I know, but it’s not that. It’s–[sighs]

Then what is it?

Well, it’s just that I– I really convinced myself that everything was gonna be okay with our baby, even though I knew that there could be risks and even though, you know, everyone tried gently to tell me that I was being naive.


Chanel, are you saying that you’ve changed your mind about the pregnancy?


It’s just that it suddenly just feels so real. You know? And we weren’t planning to start a family this soon. And I just–like what if I’m not ready to be a mother? Felicity! Hi.

Hi, Chanel. Hi, Johnny.

Hi.

Are you okay, Chanel?

Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. Thank you for asking.

Are you sure?

Well, I guess I’m just– I’m having mixed emotions. You know, part of me is feeling really excited to be moving to California, and then another part of me is just feeling really sad to leave Salem.

I’m sad too. I’m going to miss you a lot.

I’m going to miss you too, Felicity.

Will you write to me?

Yeah, of course I will.

You promise?

I promise.

I love you, Chanel.

I love you too, Felicity. [tender music]


Ah. You know, Sweet Bits is a special place. I’m gonna miss it.

Me too. But I plan on being the first customer in line at the LA location as soon as Chanel opens it. [chuckles] Oh, my stomach is growling just thinking about it.

Oh, you know what? Speaking of that, I thought that I would swing by the pub and pick up some takeout.

Oh, well, could you pick up something for Chanel and Johnny too?

Oh, of course. Chanel still on that cheeseburger and extra pickles kick?

At least this week. Who knows what’s next? [laughs] Oh, Abe, I am gonna miss that child. Oh. Johnny too.

[chuckles] Well, at least we’re going to have each other close by and right here, same apartment.

Thank God for that.

[laughs] [tender music]


You’re not giving up, are you?

I’m just–just frustrated. I mean, you know, I can’t believe they shipped Clyde off so fast, you know, before I could even talk to him. It just–

I know. Rafe said he wanted to talk to Clyde too, some of the information he thought he might have about getting Gabi out of jail. Well, do you think Rafe could intercede for you?

Oh, the feds already know that Clyde could have information on a missing person. They said no exceptions. Look, Julie, I know that there’s such a slim chance that Abigail could be alive. But I mean, now that Clyde gave us this information, I just– I can’t rest until I get some answers.

Of course not. I feel exactly the same way. I’m with you in this all the way.

I know. So… I mean, if we’re gonna find out who this woman in this video is–

Yeah. We’re gonna have to do it without the help of the big jailbird.

Yeah.

What sanctimonious psychobabble. I am not to blame for your degenerate lifestyle. It is not my fault you are the way you are.

What do you mean by that, Mother? Gay?

Single, friendless, disloyal, unloving, unloved. I miss anything?

No, that covers it.

And if that quack, Marlena Evans, think you were going to fix all of your problems by filling me with guilt, then you have wasted a lot of money on your therapy, not to mention my time. [tense music]

I came here to get some things off my chest. This was for me, not you.

Did it work? Feel better?


There’s only one other time I can recall where I poured my heart out to you. Do you remember?

Why would I want to?

It was the first time Dad hit me. I had gotten a B on some exam. And the irony was he never even looked at my grades, let alone cared about them. But for some reason, that B really pissed him off. [soft dramatic music]


He hit me so hard.


I begged you to make him stop. And do you remember what you said to me? You told me to suck it up, to be a man. So that’s what I did. Nine years old. I didn’t say a word.


And when I finally killed him to protect both of us, you blamed me for all of it. He was the villain. You were the villain.


You were my mother. You were supposed to protect me. That was your job, your one job. And you didn’t do it. You never did it. [breathes sharply] [sighs]


Are you gonna say anything?

I am at a loss, actually. And bored, if you must know.

[sighs] I guess it was expecting too much to hear you say “I’m sorry” or “I wish things were different.” Certainly shouldn’t have expected an “I love you.”

The next time you decide to come visit, just don’t.


I won’t.


I have something for you.

Oh, okay.

My big brother gave this for me when I was little. And it’s my favorite stuffed animal.

Oh, sweetheart, I can’t. I can’t take that.

Yes, you can. It’s time for it to have a new home.

Are you sure?

I want your baby to have it.


Just promise that you’ll take care of it.

We will.

Yes. And we promise that he or she will too.

Well, okay, I have to go home now. Bye, Chanel. Bye, Johnny.

Bye, Felicity. [gentle music] We will talk very soon, okay?

Please.

Bye.


I forgot I told her that we were having a baby.

Well, it was very sweet of her to give this to you.

Oh, Johnny.

What?

Sometimes, I feel like I– I forced this on you, you know, going through with this– this pregnancy.

Whoa, what? No, you did not force anything on me, okay?

Yeah, but when I decided that I wanted to have the baby, I didn’t really leave any room for disagreement.

Okay, look, I will admit it took me a little while to warm up to the idea. But now that I’ve seen those ultrasound pictures, I am completely on board. Okay?

And the test results, they didn’t change anything for you?

No. Not at all. Did they–[clears throat] Did they change anything for you?

No, no. It’s just I– I’ve been thinking, you know, a child can be born perfectly healthy and you still never know what could happen down the road.

Right.

Like take Theo, for example. You know, Abe and Lexie, I’m sure that they were so worried when they found out that he was autistic. But look at him, he’s just a wonderful guy. And Felicity, she’s an amazing person. And her family, they’re so blessed to have her.

And so are we– blessed to have each other and to have this baby on the way.

Yeah.

I love you, Johnny.

I love you too. And I promise you that whatever life throws at us, we will get through together.


I’ve watched this video a thousand times– sped up, slowed down, zoomed in, zoomed out. And still, I just, you know, I go back and forth between definitely Abigail’s alive and– and, you know, she’s definitely not alive. There’s no possible way she could be alive. [doorbell rings]

Doorbell. I’ll get it. I’ll get it.

Oh. [laughs] Look, look, look, look, look, look.

Hey.

Hey, man. What are you doing?

Ah, you know, hanging out.

[laughs] Big news. Drum roll. The rest of his sentence has been officially commuted.

What?

Yeah.

What?

Yeah.

[grunts] Congratulations.

Thanks, man. I appreciate it. I appreciate it. I just actually came to say goodbye.

Goodbye?

Yeah. I got to get to Phoenix. I got to check in on Will and Ali. It won’t be for that long.

Well, I hope not.

No, no, no.

Okay, well, the kids are gonna be thrilled to see you.

Yeah.

Man, I’m so happy.

Thanks, dude. What’s going on here? What do you guys got?

It’s all right. It’s all right, as long as he doesn’t tell Jack or Jennifer.

Yeah. You got to keep it quiet.

Yeah, I won’t say anything to anybody. Just tell me what’s going on. [suspenseful music]

There’s a video. It might possibly be proof that… Abigail is still alive.


Oh, wait until Dr. Evans gets a load of that Hindenburg disaster of a visit. Oh, that’s right, she doesn’t take walk-ins. [sighs] [soft dramatic music] [phone beeps] Hi. This is Leo Stark. I need to see Dr. Evans ASAP. Tomorrow? No, no, I’m here now. This is an emergency. No, I’m not thinking of harming myself. This is about my sociopathic nightmare of– Okay. Okay. I will be here tomorrow. [phone beeps] [soft dramatic music] “The next time you want to come and visit me, just don’t.”


I won’t. I won’t come visit you again, Mother. In fact, I never want to see you again. In fact, you can burn in– oh, no, no, you can’t… because you’re my mother.


And as sad–as sad as it is, I still want you to love me. I want that so bad. [crying]


Hey, are you okay?

So what do you think?

I think Clyde’s playing mind games with you. I just don’t see, you know, how this– this video shows that this is Abigail. I really don’t. But I know you need to find out your own truth, you know. So you think about having the photos enhanced anyway?

That’s what I was gonna do next.

All right. I mean, we all wish that it were true. We all wish that this could be Abigail, but–

We all wish it, more than anything in the world. [somber music]


Hello, Kate.

Hey. Hi, Abe. You’re here for breakfast?

No, no. I’m here to pick up takeout for Chanel and Johnny. They are leaving town later today.

Really? I don’t know, I think that’s going around. So is Lucas. I mean, he’s leaving town. He’s going to go to Arizona and visit Will and Ari.

Oh, they’re living there now?

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, he says he’s coming back, you know. But in a way, I think maybe the universe is trying to give me a heads up that I need to stop obsessing over my children and get on with my life. Maybe even get a job.

[laughs] You know, there’s a lot of that going on. I–I had a similar thought earlier.

Yeah?

Mm.

We used to have a lot of fun working in that Mayor’s Office, didn’t we? You know, do you ever think about going into business again, maybe partnering up?

What kind of business?

I don’t know. I haven’t really– really haven’t thought about that yet.

Well, when you do, let me know.

You can be sure I will. Anyway, I’m gonna put an order in because we don’t want to keep a pregnant woman waiting, do we?

[chuckles]

So how was the appointment?

It was–

Everything’s fine.

Oh. Well, I’m glad to hear that. Oh, give me a hug. Give me a hug, you two. Oh. Oh, and you know what? I hope you brought your appetites with you because I just sent Abraham on a mission to the pub. He’ll be back any minute.

Well, I must be hungry because my stomach is growling.

[chuckles] Oh.

Are you okay?

What’s wrong? What’s wrong, baby?

Yeah. Yeah, I’m fine. I just–[winces] Ahh!

Oh! [dramatic music]

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Faith: Mom, no.

Sharon: What?

Faith: You did my laundry.

Sharon: I’m happy to.

Faith: I’m in college now. Technically, an adult. I can wash my own clothes.

Sharon: Did it occur to you that it makes me happy to have my little girl home, where I can cook for her and do her laundry and pretend that she’s not technically an adult yet for a few more weeks? And based on the mound of clothes you had, you’ve been saving them up for a while.

Faith: Well, I’ve been a little distracted.

Sharon: Oh, I know you have been, sweetie. I’m sorry you’re going through a rough time.

Faith: Is that why you’re doing all this? Because Moses dumped me?

Sharon: No, not at all.

Faith: Because it would make me feel even worse if you were taking pity on me because of that, that, I don’t even want to say the word.

Sharon: This is an act of love, not pity.

Faith: Well, good. I love you too.

Sharon: I’m glad we got that worked out.

Faith: I’m almost totally over him, anyway. I refuse to let him ruin my summer any more than he already has.

Sharon: Well, I admire your resilience and your independence, Faith. But don’t run away from your feelings. I have done that too many times myself, so take it from me, a broken heart can’t heal overnight and pretending that it does, only delays the healing.

Nick: This seat taken?

Phyllis: Uh, no, sit down.

Nick: So?

Phyllis: So?

Nick: I haven’t seen you in a while.

Phyllis: Yeah, I’ve been busy, you know, trying to keep a roof over my head.

Nick: Yeah, anything positive on the job front there?

Phyllis: Um, you know, I’m formulating a plan.

Nick: Okay.

Phyllis: Okay?

Nick: Yeah. Was I supposed to say something else?

Phyllis: I mean, well, you don’t have to, as you usually interrogate me, so.

Nick: Yeah, I’ve learned how to mind my own business.

Phyllis: Really? Are you messing with me?

Nick: I’m absolutely messing with you.

Phyllis: Don’t mess with me. I’m so vulnerable right now. I’m so, so sensitive, please don’t do that. I’m unemployed.

Nick: Phyllis, I am convinced there is something out there for you post-Chancellor-Winters. So, what are you doing, what’s the plan?

Phyllis: Don’t wanna bore you with what I’m doing, you know?

Nick: If you tell me what it is, I’ll bet you anything I can help you with it.

Phyllis: Just say that, you know, I’m working on something. Um, my job search will go full circle and land me closer to home, just say that.

Nick: That tells me absolutely nothing.

Phyllis: Well, I can’t get into specifics with you, Nick. But let’s just say that if everything goes the way I want it to go, I’ll be able to deliver karmic payback to Chancellor-Winters.

Daniel: So, how was the job interview?

Heather: Pleasant, polite, and unsuccessful.

Daniel: How do you know, did they say that?

Heather: They don’t need to, Daniel. I’ve been to enough of these things to know when I’m getting hired. And when I’m not.

Daniel: Sorry.

Heather: It’s okay, there are still a lot of law firms out there.

Daniel: Sure, but maybe they’re all skittish because they heard your significant other sued one of the most powerful companies in town.

Heather: Well, they wouldn’t say that.

Daniel: But it’s still there, right?

Heather: Definitely there. Anyway, let’s talk about Lily. How did it go with Lily? How’d she take the news?

Lucy: Wait a minute, what about Lily? What news?

Daniel: Um, you know, I probably should have said something to you before, but–

Heather: Your dad went to see Lily about dropping the lawsuit.

Lucy: Oh, you did? How come?

Daniel: Signed a pretty firm contract for one thing.

Heather: Which we could have still challenged in court.

Daniel: But none of that matters. I didn’t want to fight with her anymore. I just wanted to get past this, put it all behind us so we could just move on.

Lucy: So, what does this mean?

Daniel: It means that Chancellor-Winters is gonna keep Princess Louisa.

Lucy: Oh, you’re giving up Princess Louisa?

Daniel: Luce, I’m sorry. I know that I should have said something to you sooner, and if you’re upset, I totally get it.

Lucy: No, no, I’m– I’m actually not upset at all. I think it’s a hundred percent the right move. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

Nate: So, this must be it. Lily’s plan is happening. [ Devon sighs ]

Devon: Looks to be that way.

Nate: Time to act surprised when she and Billy tell us they’re breaking up the company.

Devon: Hm.

Nate: You okay?

Devon: Yeah, I’m good.

Nate: No last minute doubts about Lily following through?

Lily: Hello.

Nate: Hello, hey.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: Thank you for coming so quickly. I’m sorry for the late notice.

Devon: Yeah, no need to apologize. I’m just wondering why we’re here.

Nate: Yeah, yeah, what’s happening?

Lily: Well, this is about moving forward. I think it’s no secret there’s been a lot of tension in the office lately.

Devon: Yeah, sure has been.

Lily: Yes, so I think the infighting has been stopping Chancellor-Winters from growing. And I think that Billy and I have come up with a scenario that will stop the constant fighting and conflict.

Mamie: Now this, I’d like to hear. it still hurts.

Sharon: I know it does.

Faith: I guess I just didn’t want to give Moses the satisfaction of knowing that.

Sharon: Well, you don’t have to give Moses anything at all. As far as he’s concerned, you happily moved on with your life. With me, you can cry all you want to and we can eat ice cream.

Faith: Is that what you did when you got your heart broken?

Sharon: I did a lot of things, some of them pretty embarrassing and stupid as I think back on it, but time heals.

Faith: I just wonder if all the pain is worth it sometimes.

Sharon: Hey, remember that conversation your dad and I shared with you about all of our ups and downs? Our relationship was a mile-high roller coaster. We loved each other fiercely and at times we hurt each other just as much, but in the end, we settled for a friendship that means a lot to both of us.

Faith: Do you regret it didn’ )t turn into more than that with Dad?

Sharon: Um, I try not to linger on feelings of regret about anything.

Faith: You didn’t answer my question.

Sharon: Faith, your dad and I are exactly where we are supposed to be.

Faith: Alone? I know that a woman doesn’t need a partner to be happy, but I also don’t like to think of you being all by yourself here.

Sharon: Well, thank you, sweetie, that’s nice of you, but I don’t want you worrying about me and besides, it’s not like I’m poor mom rattling around the house with nothing to do. I’ve got my businesses to run, I’ve got my friends, my family, and I have my very grown-up daughter home for the summer.

Faith: I know you’re super busy and you have tons of stuff to do, but I also know that you’re a complete romantic. You light up when there’s someone special. The last time I saw that was when you were with Rey.

Sharon: That was special. He was special.

Faith: I know. You seemed relaxed together, easy, effortless. You were completely yourself.

Sharon: That kind of thing doesn’t come along every day.

Faith: Except I see that look on you a lot of the time. Always when you’re around dad.

Nick: Don’t.

Phyllis: What? I’m not even doing anything. Why would you think something like that?

Nick: Karmic payback? It sounds like revenge to me.

Phyllis: Well, it’s not revenge. It’s not even remotely underhanded.

Nick: Then, what are you doing?

Phyllis: You know what? I’m just sitting back. I’m doing nothing. I’m just watching everything happen, waiting for the stars to align, and then I’m gonna make my move.

Nick: Move where? Move when?

Phyllis: I just hear there is some upheaval.

Nick: At Chancellor-Winters?

Phyllis: Yes. I’m just waiting for everything to explode. Then, there’ll be opportunities for me and I won’t even have to lift a finger.

Devon: Aunt Mamie, we’re having a private meeting here.

Mamie: Yes, but you’re talking about keeping the peace. That’s what I want, too.

Devon: I understand that, but the reason that you weren’t invited to this meeting is because you’re no longer a part of the decision-making process. And that’s something that I thought we all agreed on, including yourself.

Lily: Yeah, we even offered to buy you out.

Mamie: You know I’m not interested in selling, Lily.

Nate: Aunt Mamie, you still promised to stay in your lane.

Mamie: Yeah, but I thought that with some time and introspection, I wouldn’t be banished forever. But everyone would soon realize I was only trying to make sure that you don’t make any foolish decisions that could harm the company.

Devon: Well, you know what? It’s a good thing we haven’t made any foolish decisions today.

Mamie: Is that so?

Devon: Yeah.

Mamie: Then, can someone please explain to me what happened with OmegaSphere’s flagship property?

Lily: Daniel and I settled. So, there’s no more lawsuit, and no one has an issue with the settlement, right?

Devon: No, not me.

Nate: Or me.

Lily: Exactly. So you see, nothing for you to worry about.

Billy: I’m sorry, excuse me. Can we please get back to the subject at hand? Mamie can stay or she can go, but I don’t think we should be distracting.

Devon: No, no, no, no. We’re not gonna do that. We’re not gonna have this meeting with Mamie here, okay? Daniel: Thank you. Um, so let me get this straight. You are not upset that I gave up Princess Louisa?

Lucy: It’s just a game, Dad.

Daniel: It’s not entirely just a game.

Lucy: Okay, yes. I know I was your inspiration for it and everything, but you know, I’m older now. I don’t need some game to be sure that you love me. I know that you do. And besides, I really hated that you and Lily were fighting about it.

Daniel: I hated it too.

Lucy: And you know, I might have wanted you and Mom to get together, but that doesn’t mean that I wanted Lily to get hurt. Now, I have everything I could have ever wanted. So, let them have the game.

Daniel: I’m sorry, who– who is this? Do you recognize this person?

Heather: This– this kind, generous, compassionate person is our daughter.

Daniel: You know, I was dreading breaking the news to you. It’s probably why I waited until after it happened. Um… thank you for understanding. You are an amazing, one-of-a-kind young lady, and I am so very proud to be your dad.

Lucy: Stop, Dad, you can’t do that. Be so nice. I’ll cry.

Daniel: Well, then someone better say something funny or stupid fast because maybe I’m gonna cry too. [ Lucy chuckles ]

Sharon: I think what you’re seeing between your father and me is comfort. It’s family. Something that we will always have and I’m content with that.

Faith: Okay.

Sharon: What, you don’t believe me?

Faith: You two used to have more, Mom. Used to want more before Cassie died, before Phyllis went after Dad. You had it, you had everything.

Sharon: Well, dredging up old hurts and bad memories is not the message your dad and I wanted to share with you.

Faith: And I don’t want to dredge them up either, but it still sucks, right? It still happened. I mean, I feel terrible over some dumb guy that dumped me, but you and Dad had a life together, you had a family.

Sharon: You’re getting all worked up about ancient history. Yeah, we did some destructive things, including myself, when we were young and in pain, but we’ve moved on.

Faith: Even with Phyllis?

Sharon: Yeah, even with Phyllis. I mean, we’re never gonna be best friends or anything like that, but we are cordial and respectful with each other, and you know, it wouldn’t surprise me if your dad ended up back with her at some point.

Faith: Really, you think that’s possible?

Sharon: Well, there’s just this connection, and it’s very different than what your father and I share, but it’s there. And maybe, that’s all you need to really move on, is knowing that the person that you loved so much you cared about, has someone else in their heart.

Nick: So, what is this vibe you’re getting from Chancellor-Winters and where is it coming from?

Phyllis: I’m sorry, I can’t reveal my sources.

Nick: Oh, really?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Nick: How about off the record, then?

Phyllis: Well, off the record for sure. You know, I have a lot of friends there still, and they’re telling me that there’s a lot of infighting going on.

Nick: Infighting with who?

Phyllis: Who do you think? Lily, Devon.

Nick: That’s it? I noticed you left out one other key name from the Chancellor-Winters’ masthead and that would be Billy Abbott.

Phyllis: Oh, did I? Really?

Nick: Yeah, you did, which makes me think Billy is the one behind the trouble, which makes sense because I never thought he was a good fit there. So, I’m guessing that Billy is the man behind the plan. Is that right?

Devon: I really don’t mean to be so blunt about this, because you’re our family, and we love you, but I’m just talking about business here. And like we’ve all agreed, you can’t be around when we’re talking about the future of the company. And I can understand you being angry about it, but it doesn’t change anything.

Mamie: Listen to yourself, Devon. There’s just so little compassion or forgiveness. You know, it makes me wonder if the wedge that’s between you and Tucker wasn’t as much your fault as it was his.

Devon: Well, I think you know the reasons for that.

Mamie: No, I thought that I did, but now I’m not so sure. You know, he may be disreputable, and maybe even untrustworthy, but one thing I know about your father is that he really was genuinely wanting to set things right between you. But, you know, you don’t need him as you clearly do not need me now. Oh, my goodness. Were you thrilled to hear that Glissade was just sold right from underneath him?

Devon: What do you mean it was sold from underneath him?

Mamie: Your father has lost everything. But, you know, c’est la vie. It doesn’t affect you. So, who cares? You know, when you push your family away, Devon, you’re pushing away the only constant that you can probably get in this lifetime. I’d be careful if I were you. You’re making a lot of causes for regret.

Faith: I don’t know, Mom. I’m having a hard time comparing what you and Dad had to whatever happened between him and Phyllis.

Sharon: Well, then stop comparing it. It’s just different, that’s all. Anyway, I let go of all that pain and animosity a long time ago.

Faith: I don’t mean to keep bringing it back up, I’m sorry.

Sharon: Um, my mind wanders back to that time every so often, but I don’t let myself spend too much time there. It’s– There’s a lot of pain there.

Faith: Because of Cassie?

Sharon: Yeah.

Faith: So horrible. What happened?

Sharon: It is the worst thing that a parent can experience. I, uh, I don’t blame your father for spinning out the way he did. Um, we were both just so lost.

Faith: Do you think of her all the time?

Sharon: Not every day, but there are moments, like a song will come on the radio that she liked, or Mariah will have this expression that brings Cassie back to me. But she’s always gonna be in my heart. And, you know, your dad and I still bring her flowers every year on her and Mariah’s birthday. Of course, we’ll never forget the day we lost her.

Faith: The anniversary was last month, right?

Sharon: Mm-hmm. And your father and I celebrated her like we have every year since it happened. You know, we, uh, we embraced life and our future to honor her and all the love that she brought into the world.

Faith: I wish I’d known her.

Sharon: I do too. You would have had the best big sister.

Faith: I love you, Mom.

Sharon: I love you.

Heather: What did, uh, Lily actually say when you told her about dropping the lawsuit? [ Daniel exhales ]

Lucy: I’m sure she was relieved too.

Daniel: Actually, she felt the same way I did.

Heather: What do you mean?

Daniel: Well, she didn’t want the game either. She was willing to give it back to me.

Heather: Without going to court, and you still let them have it?

Daniel: Yes.

Heather: Daniel, you completely failed to mention that part to me earlier.

Daniel: That is because I didn’t wanna talk to my lawyer about it. I wanted to talk to the woman that I love. Look, I needed to let this all go, Heather. One of the main reasons being guilt for what I did to Lily. And it felt good to get rid of all of it. I mean, it felt cathartic. The game is our past, not our future.

Heather: I bet she was thrilled.

Daniel: Lily understood. And um, I didn’t say that I gave Princess Louisa away for nothing.

Nate: Did you know about Tucker losing Glissade?

Devon: I did not. No. Victor mentioned to me that he suffered some kind of loss in business, but I didn’t know it was that.

Nate: Well, how did Aunt Mamie find out?

Devon: Because she’s clearly been paying more attention to Tucker’s business than I have.

Lily: Well, I think it’s also her way to keep a connection to us.

Nate: I still feel for her.

Devon: I do too. I just didn’t want her to cause any issues today. I wanna hear whatever you two have to present to us in peace.

Billy: Great, so we remember why we’re here.

Nate: We’re all here.

Billy: Yeah.

Nate: It’s your show.

Billy: Fantastic. So, I think it’s time, it’s actually past time, we face the fact that we will not find a working common ground here at Chancellor-Winters. The divide between Devon and me is too deep and insolvable that we can’t continue the way that we are right now. And I, for one, will take my share of the responsibility for that.

Devon: Wow, that’s very generous of you.

Billy: On a larger scale, the merger, although we did attain some good things, ultimately feels like a failed vision. It has suffered from the same problems and tension and Lily agrees with me.

Devon: Do you really?

Lily: Yes, I– I do. You know, I didn’t wanna face the reality for a long time that this merger just isn’t working and I think it’s time to split the companies.

Nate: Um, how do you see that happening?

Lily: Well, you and Devon would take back Winters and all of its original divisions and Billy and I will run Chancellor and their divisions and then whatever we acquired during the merger, we’ll just split fairly. We put together a preliminary list already, but obviously we’ll want you two to have some input.

Devon: That’s it. That’s, wow. Um, I’m having a difficult time wrapping my head around that or even believing you. You just wanna walk away from Winters?

Heather: So, what is Lily giving you in exchange for just about everything else?

Daniel: Princess Louisa is going to be made a part of OmegaSphere’s new classic games library.

Lucy: What does that mean?

Daniel: It means no spin-offs. They can’t alter or change anything that I created. Princess Louisa ˯ will remain pristine forever.

Heather: And this is being put in writing?

Daniel: Lawyers are gonna be sending over new contracts in a few days.

Lucy: Well, that’s something, right, Mom?

Heather: It’s more than something, honey. It means that your dad’s work will always have your name on it and this is what you wanted, isn’t it? Your love letter to your daughter staying intact.

Daniel: Nothing else really mattered to me.

Heather: I know.

Lucy: Well, you know what? I think that we should celebrate.

Heather: We definitely, we need to celebrate.

Daniel: Okay, hold on now, I didn’t say I was finished.

Lucy: Wait, there’s more?

Daniel: There is more. In exchange for letting Chancellor-Winters keep the game, Lily has agreed to make sure that they make a sizable contribution to your college fund.

Lucy: Wow, are you serious?

Daniel: I am very serious.

Heather: What? That’s–

Lucy: Well, I guess Lily’s just as cool as I thought she was.

Daniel: Are you happy?

Heather: I’m very happy and this– this was the right decision. I’m very proud of you.

Sharon: So, any idea what you wanna do on your first day back home?

Faith: I don’t know. I thought I might hook up with some friends from Walnut Grove. But I can cancel them if you wanna hang out.

Sharon: We will have plenty of time to spend together. Why don’t you go and see your friends?

Faith: Thank you, Mom.

Sharon: For what?

Faith: For making a home a place I always wanna come back to. I thought it would be harder this time after, you know, all the Cameron stuff. You and Dad have been so patient with me. You make all the good memories wipe out the bad ones. So, I just want you to know that I appreciate that.

Sharon: Thank you.

Faith: Anyway, I’m off. I will check back in with you later.

Sharon: Okay, bye-bye.

Faith: Bye.

Sharon: Have fun.

Nick: So, what’s Billy been feeding you?

Phyllis: Billy’s not feeding me anything. I mean, this is from my own observation. Billy is truly, he’s the only one who’s interested in growing the company.

Nick: Well, that’s not giving Devon and Lily much credit. They’ve been there a hell of a lot longer than Billy has.

Phyllis: Yeah, well, their leadership is stale.

Nick: Oh, really?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Nick: Did you get that from Billy?

Phyllis: No, it’s what I see. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the huge chip that Devon has on his shoulder because Billy’s even there in the first place.

Nick: Why are you defending Billy?

Phyllis: I’m not defending Billy.

Nick: It sure as hell sounds like it.

Phyllis: I’m just calling it like I see it.

Nick: Oh, this is from your observation?

Phyllis: Are you making fun of me?

Nick: No, Phyllis. I’m just trying to protect you and make sure you don’t step on some landmine because Billy Abbott is trouble. He always has been, he always will be.

Phyllis: Duly noted.

Nick: I hope so. Because if I’m reading this right, you’re just sort of waiting for things to implode at Chancellor-Winters and then Billy Abbott’s gonna end up on top. Then, he’s gonna have a place for you there. Is that the angle?

Lily: Yes, Devon. It was a difficult decision to leave the Winters divisions behind.

Devon: I would hope it was a difficult decision because you’re essentially just throwing away Neil’s company and the legacy that he left behind for us.

Lily: I mean, I think that’s a misrepresentation of what’s going on here.

Devon: I’m just being honest. That’s how it feels.

Lily: No, I am doing this for the very practical reasons of helping both companies grow and not get bogged down by petty arguments and power plays.

Devon: And you think you can achieve that by teaming up with this guy here?

Lily: Jill handed me the reins of Chancellor. It’s been my responsibility for a very long time. And I also think that it just makes good business sense.

Devon: Mm. So, you’ve already been discussing this with Jill?

Billy: Actually, no, I brought this up with Lily, not Jill. And yes, Devon, she was reluctant at first, but I think now it’s pretty clear this is the solution to the problem. And maybe, hopefully, once you stop being so pissed off and territorial, you’ll come to the same conclusion.

Devon: Oh, I have a question for you, Billy.

Billy: Sure.

Devon: Why don’t you just take Chancellor and run it yourself? What do you need her for?

Faith: Hi, Daniel.

Daniel: Faith, I didn’t know you were back.

Faith: I just got back.

Daniel: Oh, you remember Heather?

Faith: I think we met a long time ago.

Heather: It’s okay, you were just a kid and you’re all grown up now, you look wonderful.

Daniel: She’s in college now. How’s that going, by the way?

Faith: Let’s just say I’m ready for summer break.

Heather: Well, it’s good to see you again.

Daniel: This is our daughter, Lucy.

Faith: Hey, Lucy.

Lucy: Wait, oh, my God, you’re that– that girl.

Faith: I don’t know, what girl?

Lucy: The one that got kidnapped by one of your mom’s exes. Is it really true that you had a bomb strapped to your waist?

Heather: Lucy.

Lucy: I just, I heard a lot about it, that’s all.

Daniel: Yeah, and I’m pretty sure that Faith doesn’t wanna sit here and relive it for you, okay?

Lucy: Right, I’m sorry.

Faith: It’s okay.

Lucy: Um, my friends and I, we just, we read a lot about it and you actually lived through it. It must have been really horrible.

Faith: It was pretty bad, but I’m mostly past the whole trauma thing.

Lucy: I’m really glad. You were really brave.

Faith: No, just lucky. But I would be fine telling you about it sometime.

Lucy: Really?

Faith: Sure. [ phone pings ] Uh-oh, plans have changed. I’m meeting somewhere else now, I gotta go. But I’m home for most of the summer, so maybe we can grab lunch or coffee sometime.

Lucy: Yeah, that– that would be great.

Lily: How can you say that? Do you have such little respect for me that you don’t think I’m an asset?

Devon: I didn’t say that you wouldn’t be an asset at all. I’m just making sure that he’s not using you.

Billy: Well, why am I not surprised you’d go immediately there?

Lily: How would he be using me?

Devon: By convincing you of what a great team you are when really all he needs is your influence over me and Nate to make this whole thing happen.

Lily: Oh, okay, so now I’m unqualified and naive.

Devon: Did I say that? I think you’re twisting my words a little bit.

Lily: No, no, no, I think I’m hearing you pretty clearly.

Billy: I think what we’re all hearing, Devon, is you’re the problem. It’s always gotta be your way, and if you don’t agree, you’re either dumb, stupid, or both.

Devon: Is that how it made you feel, Billy? I’m sorry. You know what, I have one more question for you. What happens the first time you and Lily have a big disagreement? Are you gonna treat her like an obstacle instead of a partner, the way you’ve been doing with me?

Billy: So insulting.

Devon: It’s not. It’s a question. I mean, really, are you gonna stand there and not admit that this whole thing, this whole big idea is not just you wanting to take a hold of Chancellor and rename it to Abbott, or Abbott-Chancellor, or whatever the hell you want it to be?

Billy: Devon, just shut up. Just stop talking.

Lily: Okay, okay, okay, please, both of you, stop. Devon, I am going into this because I believe it’s the best move. No one is pulling my strings. Are we clear on that?

Phyllis: If I were to talk to Billy about a job, would it be so bad if I did?

Nick: Depends.

Phyllis: On?

Nick: You not pushing yourself into a situation where you’re not really wanted.

Phyllis: Wait, why would that be the case?

Nick: I’m not saying it is.

Phyllis: But you kind of are. I mean, I’m– I’m very good at what I do. I’m very smart and– and I have value and skills.

Nick: Nobody is disputing that.

Phyllis: Well, you kind of are right now. You’re sort of saying that– that I don’t have value and I’m not good, and I have to, like, beg for a job of some sort.

Nick: Nobody is more impressed with your talents than I am. I just wanna make sure that the next place you go is the right one.

Phyllis: Well, what makes you think this wouldn’t be the right one? Nick, I’ve been trying to get a job. I’m banging on a bunch of doors and nobody is opening their door to me. And I know it’s because of me. I have a lot to do with it. I realize that, so shh. Don’t remind me of that. It’s really hard and I’m starting to get desperate. I mean, something has to happen soon.

Nick: That is what I’m worried about, okay? That you’re gonna go rushing into the situation without really thinking about it. I mean, should I put together a list of all the times that you have acted impulsively and it’s blown up in your face or other people’s? Just please, I beg you, take a breath. Just really think about it. Make sure that the next place you go is the right one.

Faith: Change of plans. I’ve got to rush. Love you, Mom.

Sharon: Oh, okay.

Heather: Thank you.

Sharon: Hi.

Daniel: Hey, Sharon.

Sharon: Did you see my social butterfly daughter who just ran out of here?

Daniel: We did. We got a quick chance to say hello to her. She and Lucy actually hit it off, it seemed.

Sharon: That’s great.

Daniel: I was hoping they could maybe hang out this summer.

Lucy: Dad, you don’t have to set up play dates for me. I’m not eight.

Daniel: Oh, is that what I was doing? I’m sorry.

Lucy: Kind of.

Heather: Are you here to eat? Do you want to just join us?

Sharon: No, thank you. I came to get some takeout. I have a lot of work to do, but maybe another time. Hi, I’m Sharon. I came to pick up my order.

Nick: Listen to me, you little punk. Do you have any idea how seriously my daughter’s hurt?

Sharon: Are you still here? What part of go away don’t you understand?

Daniel: Mrs. Newman, I–

Sharon: Listen to me. Our whole family is watching over that child in there, praying that she survives, and you are the cause of it.

Daniel: You have no idea how sorry I am.

Sharon: I could just kill you for what you have done to this family. You don’t even deserve to live.

Nick: Sharon, Sharon, stop.

Sharon: Get out of here.

Nick: Get out.

Sharon: Oh, thank you. eather: Well, you seem lighter, like a burden has been lifted from your shoulders.

Daniel: More like a boulder.

Heather: I’m glad. You deserve it.

Lucy: I am, too, Dad.

Heather: It’s a consensus.

Lucy: So, what’s next?

Daniel: Ah, yes, that is the big question, isn’t it? The big mystery. What is the next adventure?

Heather: Ooh, I like the sound of that, adventure.

Lucy: Hm, well, we could go to Africa, sail around the world.

Daniel: What about school?

Heather: Right.

Lucy: Online classes.

Daniel: Yeah, you know, it could be that or it could be right here in Genoa City. But you know, whatever, wherever it is, I know that it’s gonna be great because I have the two of you to share it with me. I’ve got my family.

Lucy: I love you guys.

Nick: Okay.

Phyllis: Okay.

Nick: I am ending my sermon right now.

Phyllis: Okay, it was a good one.

Nick: I just really feel like you pinning your hopes on Billy Abbott is a recipe for disaster.

Phyllis: So, you keep on saying.

Nick: All right, definitely done now.

Phyllis: Okay.

Nick: Unless, of course, you want me to keep going and I will.

Phyllis: No, no. Thank you for always looking out for me.

Nick: Are you surprised by that?

Phyllis: No, I’m not. I really appreciate it. If anyone looks out for me, I hope it would be you. So, thank you.

Devon: Well, uh, this motion is gonna require a board vote, right?

Billy: Yeah, fine. Let’s have one.

Devon: Okay. Well, Abby is on her way to Paris right now to check on her mom. So, we should probably wait until she gets back, don’t you think?

Billy: Why do we have to wait? I mean, she’s got a phone. She can vote via video chat. Why don’t you give her a call and see if she’s available?

Devon: She is literally on the plane right now, Billy. And she probably would need to take some time to digest this, like the rest of us probably should.

Nate: Yeah, that’s right. What’s the big rush?

Lily: Yeah, I agree. This is a massive decision for the company. So, let’s just marinate on it. Give it a day or two, right?

Billy: Great. Sounds good.

Lily: What the hell were you doing?

Devon: I don’t know what I was doing. I was selling the plan like we talked about.

Lily: Really? Because it kind of felt like you were trying to sabotage it.

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Hope: So, you and Paris are… what?

Thomas: I was trying to tell you, Hope.

Douglas: Did I say something wrong, Dad?

Thomas: No, bud, you didn’t say anything wrong.

Hope: So, you came back because you’re engaged. To Paris Buckingham.

Thomas: I proposed and she accepted. We’re getting married.


Steffy: Hope’s optimism is commendable, but it isn’t realistic.

Ridge: Hope For the Future’s in transition. I’m sure they’re gonna bounce back.

Steffy: I’m not going to fight you on it this time.

Ridge: I’m so glad to hear it. Thank you.

Steffy: I admit, at its peak, Hope for the Future, it was a very innovative and creative line.

Ridge: Mm-hmm. Can be again.

Steffy: You say give it more time. Fine. And I’m sure our newest executive member feels the same way, so we will.

Ridge: Hope and her line deserve that.

Steffy: Okay, we’re giving her another quarter to prove herself, but let’s be honest. RJ and Zende, they are great designers. They are. They’re doing their best. But Hope for the Future? It hasn’t been the same since Thomas left.


Ridge: You’re right.

Steffy: I’m right?

Ridge: Yes. Hope for the Future’s not the same now that Thomas is gone.

Steffy: Thank you.

Ridge: But that doesn’t mean it can’t be great again because Zende, RJ, they’re very talented. And Zende’s experience, that’s the key here.

Steffy: Okay, but he’s not in charge. Hope is. And her judgment lately has been a little bit iffy.

Ridge: Okay, you’re right about that too. Inviting Sheila back into her life, it– it’s just disappointing.

Steffy: Completely irrational? Let’s face it, Hope for the Future isn’t the only thing that hasn’t been the same lately. Hope is losing it. She’s been completely off the rails and I keep thinking she’s going to try to pull herself together, but she hasn’t. Ever since Thomas made the wise decision to take Douglas and leave for Paris.


Thomas: You’re shocked.

Paris: Well, we did keep things kind of private.

Thomas: Yeah, to give it time.

Hope: When? How?

Paris: Well, as you know, I’ve been working at International. I was already there when Thomas moved.

Thomas: Yeah. We started hanging out, grabbed a few meals together. Douglas, too.

Douglas: Paris took me to see some really cool art.

Paris: And you took me to your favorite pastry shop.

Hope: And where were you?

Thomas: Well, somebody had to carry the prints and all the bakery boxes, so.

Douglas: It’s okay, Mom. You don’t have to worry. I know Dad. He really loves Paris. This is for real.

Paris: Hey, Douglas. How about we give your dad and Hope some time alone?

Douglas: Yeah. I haven’t seen Grandpa and Aunt Steffy yet. I’ll see you later. I’ve missed you a lot.

Hope: Me too. Wow.

Thomas: I was going to tell you on my own.

Hope: Just no warning. You just come back to announce your engagement?

Thomas: Didn’t seem like news to reveal over the phone. [ Hope scoffing ]

Hope: Oh. Oh, wow. How could I have been so wrong? How could I have misread that? You– you came into the office, Douglas ran into my arms. I was so happy for a minute. I thought, “They’re home. It’s– Everything is going to be okay. I don’t have to worry anymore.” I really thought you came back to… To restart our life together, Thomas.


Steffy: Hope never understood how badly she could hurt Thomas.

Ridge: I’m sure that wasn’t her intention.

Steffy: Her intention was to never marry Thomas. And– and she knew that from the start.

Ridge: I think the two of them saw that differently.

Steffy: Well, who was right? And now, Hope resents me for it.

Ridge: You– you guys are at each other for all kinds of stuff lately.

Steffy: I think I’ve moved on.

Ridge: I think we all want to.

Steffy: I know Thomas has.

Ridge: Yeah, it does seem that way.

Steffy: But Hope hasn’t. She thinks I’m the reason Douglas and Thomas left for Paris, but that is not true. It’s her fault. And Thomas understands that. Like, I talk to him and he says that I’m right.

Ridge: You talk to him?

Steffy: Yeah, I do. I talk to him a lot. We chat on video calls and Douglas chats with his cousins. It’s really cute.

Ridge: I miss those guys so much.

Steffy: I know. I really miss them.

Ridge: But, you gotta remember that they’re where they need to be. Paris has been really good to them.

Steffy: Yeah, you can say that again.

Douglas: Grandpa! [ Steffy gasping ]

Ridge: What? Wait, what are you–

Steffy: Honey! Oh, my God.

Ridge: What are you doing here?

Steffy: Get over here! What– Wait, what are you doing here?

Douglas: Visiting you.

Steffy: Are– We– This is crazy. We were just talking about– We were talking about you and how much we miss you.

Douglas: I miss you too.

Ridge: I talked to your dad the other day. He didn’t tell me anything about you coming over here.

Douglas: We wanted to surprise you.

Ridge: Well, this is a–

Steffy and Ridge: Surprise!

Ridge: Biggest surprise ever.

Steffy: Wait, so wait, it’s– it’s– it’s you and your father? You’re here?

Douglas: Not just us. His fiancée’s here, too.

Ridge: His what? His– his fiancée?

Steffy: What? They’re engaged?

Ridge: Wait, so he’s been seeing somebody? Who?

Paris: Me.

Steffy: Paris! Oh, my God.

Paris: Hi, Steffy! It’s been a while.

Steffy: Yeah, I guess I don’t have to ask you how things are going with Thomas.

Paris: Pretty well, I’d say.

Ridge: You knew about this?

Steffy: Well, I knew Paris and Thomas were dating, but I didn’t realize that they’re engaged. Oh, my God!


Thomas: This is why I wanted to tell you in person. So I could explain.

Hope: Well, I — I didn’t even know that you were dating and now you’re engaged to Paris?

Thomas: Look, Douglas didn’t mean to spring that on you. He just got excited.

Hope: He called Paris “mom.”

Thomas: Well, we’re gonna be married, so…

Hope: Why are you doing this?

Thomas: I’m doing this because Paris is an incredible woman. She’s ambitious and creative and loving.

Hope: And does she care at all that you were engaged to her sister once upon a time? And that, oh yeah, you proposed to me not too long ago.

Thomas: She knows all that. And she also knows why I had to leave L.A.

Hope: Yeah, because of your feelings for me.

Thomas: And my need to move past them.

Hope: So, this is how you do it? Marrying someone else so quickly? Thomas, that is not how it works.

Thomas: You know what doesn’t work? Being in love with someone and asking them to marry you over and over again, and them saying no. That doesn’t work. I had to take that dream and give it away.

Hope: There are other ways to be committed, Thomas.

Thomas: Yes, there are, but Paris wants to be my wife.

Hope: Gosh, of course, she does. Look at all you have to offer, Thomas. Any woman would be lucky enough to… And I… just wasn’t ready.

Thomas: I know. And a part of me is always gonna love you, Hope. But I had to move on. You gave me no choice.


Douglas: I gave it away again.

Paris: No, Douglas, it’s okay. You’re excited. We are too.

Douglas: But Dad wanted to tell everyone together.

Ridge: Well, I’m just glad somebody’s telling me something. So, you’re engaged?

Paris: You’re surprised.

Ridge: Yeah, I’m surprised. I didn’t know you were dating.

Douglas: Dad’s happy. For real. And I am too. Paris is great. Dad loves her a lot.

Paris: And I love you both more than I can say. Hey, remember you said you were gonna say hello to Charlie after you said hello to your family?

Steffy: Oh, he’s probably in his office.

Paris: Yeah, that’ll give me a chance to talk to your aunt and grandpa.

Douglas: I’m so glad to be home.

Ridge: Me too. Keep an eye on Charlie, okay?

Douglas: Okay.

Ridge: Bye. Wow.

Paris: Well, I’m sure you guys have a lot of questions.

Steffy: Yes.

Ridge: That’s an understatement.

Steffy: Dad, it wasn’t my place to say anything.

Ridge: So, you knew about this engagement?

Steffy: No, no. I knew that Thomas and Paris were a couple. I didn’t know about the engagement.

Paris: Like Douglas said, Thomas wanted to tell you all in person.

Ridge: How long have you guys been dating?

Paris: We reconnected shortly after Douglas and Thomas moved to Paris and we’ve been together ever since.

Ridge: I– I saw him over there. He didn’t mention anything about any of this.

Paris: Yeah, well, he wanted to enjoy his time with you. He wasn’t sure how you’d react after, you know, knowing how fast things have been going. Especially after leaving Hope. But Thomas and I, we bonded over our commitment to improving ourselves, and the world as much as we can. I dedicated my life to non-profit work, expanding the Forrester Foundation globally, and Thomas, he’s focusing on being the best designer and father to Douglas. Thomas’ first few weeks in Paris were a little sad and lonely. He didn’t have that spark I remembered. Except for when he was with Douglas. At first, I was just trying to cheer them up.

Ridge: Well, I appreciate that.

Paris: Yeah, I couldn’t let your son go through another dark chapter in his life. He’s gone through a lot worse than a little rejection. And I saw how strong he was. And how– how beautiful he is and I knew he could depend on me. And over time, we just formed this bond. This profound connection. I love Thomas. And I know he really loves me.

Hope: I know I hurt you and I know I let you down. And I am sorry, Thomas. But that didn’t mean that I stopped loving you. That didn’t mean that I wanted you to leave.

Thomas: I had to leave.

Hope: No, you didn’t. You didn’t. You ran. You could have stayed. You could have worked it out.

Thomas: You said no. You didn’t want to marry me.

Hope: You know that I needed time. And now, you– You’re already engaged?

Thomas: And it’s not just some random person. This is someone I’ve known for a long time.

Hope: So what, have you… Have you just forgotten everything that we shared?

Thomas: No, Hope. I haven’t forgotten anything. You’ve been there for me, you inspired me, you encouraged me and I’m so grateful for that. I am never going to forget what we had.

Hope: Then, how can you move on so quickly with someone else like we were nothing?

Thomas: Paris and I have something special, too.

Hope: Oh, gosh, I– I want– I want to be happy for you. Really, I do, but this is just, this is–

Thomas: Yeah, well, Hope, I’m not asking for that. I just needed you to know. Hope, it’s gonna be okay.

Hope: You were my constant. You were like my– my north star. When my life was upside down and unstable, I knew that I could look to you for reassurance. I mean, you were– you were steadfast. Your commitment, your love, your devotion. I mean… a one-woman man. And you still are, aren’t you? Only that woman isn’t me anymore, is it? Paris? Are you sure you love her?


Paris: Oh, you’re not sure what to say.

Ridge: It’s a lot to digest.

Steffy: Totally caught off guard, but Thomas raves about you. He’s never once mentioned marriage, like–

Paris: He wanted to tell you himself. Announce it together.

Steffy: Where is he now?

Paris: With Hope.

Steffy: Hope. Hope. Okay.

Paris: Yeah, Douglas was super excited to see her, so he rushed into the office and we were right there behind him.

Steffy: You were with Thomas?

Paris: Yeah.

Ridge: Oh. So, she saw you. She knows?

Paris: Well, it’s kind of hard to ignore this generous engagement ring.

Steffy: I mean, this is absolutely beautiful.

Paris: Thank you.

Ridge: It’s quite a statement.

Steffy: So, how did, uh, Hope take it? It must have been a shock for her.

Paris: Yeah, that’s why I brought Douglas in here. Just to give Thomas and Hope a chance to talk.

Steffy: Oh, oh– okay. Do you think that’s wise, given their history? No, look, I– I know Thomas moved on, but Hope? I don’t know. I don’t know if she’s ready to let go of him.

Paris: Well, in the past, I might have been concerned about that. Maybe even a little insecure. But not anymore. I believe in Thomas’ love for me. That’s why I agreed to marry him. Because I’m certain he’s finally over Hope.


Hope: Tell me, Thomas. Say the words. Do you really love Paris?

Thomas: I asked her to marry me.

Hope: Still didn’t answer my question–

Thomas: Yes, I did, Hope. I hate seeing you this upset. [ Hope scoffing ]

Hope: What did you expect?

Thomas: I asked you to marry me twice and you turned me down.

Hope: And then you went and proposed to someone else.

Thomas: Yeah, well sometimes you gotta ask the question a few times before you get the answer you want.

Hope: From Paris. Thomas, I know you said that you share something special. You know it will never even be close to what we share. What we had was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before and I know that you feel the same. Those first moments together in Rome. The– the high of the fashion show. Our kiss in front of the Coliseum. The– the sparks. The connection. It wasn’t just a temporary thing, Thomas. It wasn’t just passion or desire. It was real. We created something beautiful. Something deep. Something true. A man has never moved me the way that you do. And I know you feel that way too. There’s still– there’s still so much potential for us, Thomas. This– this doesn’t have to be the way at all. It all happens to be. I– You remember, everyone was trying to break us apart. Steffy, your mother, they couldn’t break our connection. They can’t break what we share. There’s still so much future ahead for us if we just want it. You can choose a different path. We can still have it all. You don’t have to marry Paris, Thomas. Please, don’t go through with this.

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Eric and Marlena have dinner together at home. Eric calls the dinner a success but Marlena questions if he’s saying that because they got through it without mentioning Nicole or Jude.

EJ and Nicole have ice cream together at home. Nicole checks her phone and comments on Holly not posting pictures from prom. EJ suggests she must be having too much fun. Nicole admits she was really nervous about letting Holly go, but she’s really glad she did and she hopes she’s having the time of her life…

Holly and Tate finish their dance and then they kiss. Holly calls it weird to finally be able to be with each other without looking over their shoulders. Tate doesn’t want it to end. Holly agrees that she wants it to last forever. Tate promises they will figure something out, but until then, they will just enjoy this right here and now. They continue kissing on the bed until Theresa and Brady barge in to catch them. Tate questions what they are doing there. Theresa responds that she was just about to ask him the same thing.

Alex stands in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and talks to the portrait of Victor. Alex knows Theresa isn’t who Victor would choose for him, but he hopes that Victor would be happy that he’s happy. Maggie then walks in and asks what they are talking about.

Ava goes home to her room above the Pub and Harris then comes in behind her. Ava is surprised to see Harris is back, but Harris reveals that he’s not back for long. Ava asks where he is off to. Harris announces that he is leaving Salem. Ava questions him moving away and then says he doesn’t have to explain because she gets it. Ava says they kind of left things up in the air in Montana, so she wasn’t counting on them having a future together after all she did and the lies she told. Harris says it’s not like he’s innocent. Ava says things don’t have to be weird between them if he doesn’t want to be together and he doesn’t have to move out of town because of her. Harris then declares that it’s not because of Ava but because of Hope.

Nicole tells EJ that she should get Jude upstairs. They talk about Jude taking after each other and Nicole jokingly comments that she hasn’t seen any DiMera in Jude. Nicole teases that she’s sure EJ wants Jude to be just like his father. Nicole notes EJ’s reaction and asks if that was insulting. EJ says it’s not that and then informs Nicole that there’s something he hasn’t told her about Eric.

Eric knows Marlena is worried about him, but promises he is okay. Marlena tells Eric that she and John will do anything to help him. Eric says that means a lot to him. Eric asks how long John is out of town. Marlena says she doesn’t have an answer. Eric asks if it’s a case for Black Patch but Marlena says it’s not, so Eric asks if everything is okay. Marlena tells Eric that John is still struggling over what he did to Konstantin’s daughter. Eric points out that John wasn’t in control of what he was doing. Marlena says that’s true, but John is hoping this trip can help him make amends and move past all that. Eric commends John for wanting to make amends, especially knowing Konstantin was responsible for Victor’s death.

Alex tells Maggie that sometimes talking to Victor’s portrait helps as he’s a good listener. Maggie relates that she talks to Victor too. Alex asks how she’s holding up and calls it a lot to handle that the man who killed his father was living under this roof and had her convinced that he was Victor’s friend. Maggie admits she made a terrible mistake letting Konstantin in to their home so it’s her own fault. Alex says he’s not blaming her as Konstantin had them all fooled and no one really knew who he was.

Theresa complains that she knew she would find Tate here. Tate asks how she even got in. Theresa explains that she told the front desk that she was a concerned mother and he gave her a key. Theresa guesses that they were about to have sex which they deny. Holly tries to explain but Theresa says she is talking to her son. Tate argues that they were just trying to spend some time alone, which they could’ve done at the prom if Theresa and Brady weren’t trying to keep them apart. Theresa tells Tate not to turn this around on her and argues that he lied to her face about being sick. Tate complains that’s because she wouldn’t listen. Theresa says she knew something was going on which is why she kept her eyes on Holly and saw her scurry out of the prom after Tate left. Theresa brings up seeing Holly and Tate at the Kiriakis Mansion so obviously they had a plan for tonight. Theresa asks them how long this has been going on.

Ava asks Harris about Hope. Harris says it’s not what she’s thinking but reveals that Hope got a lead on Megan Hathaway and doesn’t want to leave Bo’s side, so she asked if he would do her a favor to follow up on that lead. Ava admits that makes sense after everything Megan did to him. Harris says there’s nothing more he wants than to see Megan Hathaway locked away forever. Ava understands he has to see that through. Ava then asks him what that means for them.

Alex says that Maggie may not have known Konstantin murdered Victor, but she figured out he was up to no good and came up with the whole plan to stop him. Maggie credits Steve and John for helping. Alex wishes that Maggie trusted him with that secret but she lied to him and came up with the whole story about Konstantin needing an office at Titan. Alex asks if she even considered bringing him in to the plan. Maggie admits she didn’t because it’s been a long time since they have been on the same side. Alex calls that fair, but thinks it’s time they change that.

Theresa warns Tate not to deny it because it’s obvious this has been going on for awhile now. Tate admits it’s not the first time but says it’s only because they felt like they had no choice and they had been completely unreasonable. Theresa questions Tate sneaking out and going to hotel rooms with Holly, asking how many times he lied to them. Tate complains that she wants to talk about honesty and asks why she didn’t just talk to him instead of spying on them and busting down the door like Homeland Security. Theresa argues that she wanted to see how far he would go and hoped he would come to his senses. Tate asks Brady to say something. Brady doesn’t know what he wants him to say since he did lie to him. Holly asks what they were supposed to do. Theresa suggests she could’ve gone to prom with her actual date. Holly says she’s going to call a ride home but Theresa insists on driving her home, saying she needs to make sure she goes home. Tate argues that she just wants to keep her in lockdown. Holly says she can get home herself but Brady declares they aren’t just going to leave them here alone and adds that Nicole needs to know what’s going on. Tate calls this so unfair. Theresa tells Holly they are going and escorts her out of the room.

Eric asks Marlena how Konstantin pulled this off and have so many people fooled. Marlena calls him a very bad man and declares that she’s not sorry he’s dead, but his daughter is the innocent one in all of this. Eric asks how John plans to make amends. Marlena says he will go to his gravesite with flowers and hopefully that will relieve some of the guilt he’s been through all this time.

Nicole questions EJ wanting to tell her something about Eric. EJ then reveals that he saw them in the foyer on the night that Nicole had that terrible argument with Holly and went out drinking. EJ then admits that he saw Nicole kiss Eric after he brought her home. Nicole asks why he didn’t say something. EJ supposes he wanted to pretend it didn’t happen, but he mentions it now because he doesn’t want there to be anything between them. EJ declares that he loves her so much and part of him is always scared that he’s going to lose her. Nicole asks why he would think he would lose her.

Harris tells Ava that he doesn’t know how long it will take to find Megan, but says he can’t ask Ava to wait for him. Ava asks if he would want her to wait for him. Harris says when they first met, he wasn’t expecting to make this connection with her but he did and after everything with Hope, he just wanted a simple life. Ava jokes that all she did was make his life a thousand times more complicated. Harris admits that she’s anything but simple and he doesn’t condone all of her choices, but he does understand them. Harris states that in her position, it probably seemed that none of the options were good ones. Ava asks if it’s not a deal breaker then which Harris confirms. Harris tells Ava that he cares for her and she means a lot to him, but to get past the trust issues will take a lot of time to work on and he just can’t commit to that right now. Harris hopes that Ava understands. Ava tearfully responds that she does and guesses this really is goodbye.

Alex tells Maggie that he knows they had disagreements about the company. Maggie points out they disagreed about almost everything. Alex says that was just the business but Maggie feels it got pretty personal. Alex apologizes for the part he played in that but declares that at the end of the day, they are family and connected through Victor. Alex doesn’t think Victor wants them at each others’ throats which Maggie agrees with. Alex says he’s been thinking about Victor a lot lately. Maggie asks if that’s because of Konstantin. Alex says it’s also what Maggie said to him a few weeks ago about being Victor’s son being more than just wealth and power but about living up to his legacy and doing what makes him proud. Maggie acknowledges that he was listening. Alex says he was just too stubborn to let her know that he was. Maggie admits she’s pretty stubborn herself. Alex asks if they can bury the hatchet for Victor’s sake. Maggie thinks they already have as they hug.

Eric has dessert but Marlena isn’t sure she wants to eat it. Marlena says with Johnny and Chanel moving to California and the bakery closing, she wants to savor every bit. Eric jokes that he’ll have to have Chanel mail her some cake. Brady then comes home with Tate. Eric and Marlena acknowledge them being home early. Eric offers them some cake but Brady says they will pass on that. Marlena then asks if everything is alright or if something happened at the dance. Tate suggests asking Brady.

Nicole holds EJ’s hand and assures that he is not going to lose her. Nicole admits that she made a mistake and insists that Eric is in the past. Nicole states that she and Eric are friends but EJ is her husband and she loves only him. Nicole calls their son a product of their love and says the family connection is all that matters to her. They kiss until Theresa arrives with Holly and announces that she’s sorry to interrupt but she brought Nicole’s daughter home.

Harris tells Ava that he can’t say when he’ll be back, so he told Rafe that he’s taking an indefinite leave from the police force. Ava guesses Harris is taking all of his belongings with him. Harris notes that he doesn’t have much. Ava doesn’t know how to say goodbye. Harris admits he doesn’t either as they kiss.

Maggie tells Alex that she hasn’t seen Theresa today and asks how she’s doing. Alex says she’s okay. Maggie notes it must have been terrifying when Konstantin held her hostage. Alex admits it was for both of them. Maggie says she’s glad that Theresa has Alex in her life and comments on them getting close. Alex talks about figuring out who he is and who he wants to be with. Maggie says she’s very fond of Theresa. Alex notes that Theresa feels the same about her. Maggie believes that despite her mistakes, Theresa is determined to be a better person and she sees that her efforts are paying off.

Tate complains that Theresa is out of control and overcompensating for her own mess of a life. Brady calls that not fair. Tate argues that Brady didn’t even give he and Holly a chance to explain and says that’s unfair. Marlena thinks his parents did what they felt was best. Tate asks if Eric cares to comment. Eric says it’s not his place, but it sounds like a tough situation. Tate shouts that it was like being raided by a SWAT team. Brady says it wasn’t his intent to bust in on him like that. Tate questions if it was Theresa’s idea and he just went along with it. Brady admits he was concerned about him. Tate insists that he and Holly were just going to spend time and talk, but Theresa busted in and basically called Holly a slut. Brady points out that she did not say that. Tate asks if Brady has any idea how humiliating this was for Holly. Marlena asks where Holly is. Tate informs her that Theresa practically dragged her out by her hair to take her home and now he’s sure she’s going to trash her in front of Nicole and EJ.

Nicole asks what the hell is going on. Theresa explains that she and Brady just caught Holly and Tate hooking up in a hotel room. Holly swears they weren’t doing anything wrong. Nicole thought Holly was going to prom with Aaron. Theresa informs her that was just a cover like Tate going with Sophia, so they could ditch their dates and run off together to the Salem Inn. Nicole asks Holly if that’s true. Holly claims it wasn’t like that. Theresa asks if she didn’t just catch her in a hotel room with Tate. Nicole thanks Theresa for bringing Holly home and says she’d like to speak to her daughter alone. Theresa questions that being it. Nicole calls it a family matter. Theresa complains that they are always sweeping things under the rug and blames Nicole for this. Theresa says if Nicole wouldn’t have ungrounded her delinquent daughter, Tate would’ve stayed at the prom instead of running off for some sexcapade. EJ and Nicole warn Theresa about how she talks to Holly. Theresa can’t believe they are still defending Holly and asks how blind they have to be when Holly and Tate have been sneaking around behind their backs for months. Theresa calls the DiMera Mansion a house full of liars and criminals. EJ tells her that’s it. Theresa says she’s just getting started. Nicole tells her to get out of her house and threatens to have her thrown out. Their fighting causes Jude to wake up crying. Theresa screams at Holly to stay away from her son as EJ removes Theresa from the room.

Harris and Ava lay in bed together and continue kissing.

EJ returns to the living room as Holly apologizes to Nicole for waking up the baby. Nicole says it’s okay since he fell back asleep and she blames Theresa. Holly calls Theresa crazy for barging in to the hotel room. Nicole questions if she really ditched her date to be with Tate. Holly claims it wasn’t like that but then admits it was because she never expected Nicole to change her mind about letting her go to prom. Holly reveals that when she was grounded, her and Tate had a different plan to sneak off and be together but then she had to ask Aaron to go with her. Nicole feels it wasn’t right what she did to Aaron. Holly explains that Aaron wanted to go with Sophia so they all ended up with the right people. Nicole argues that nothing about tonight was right since Holly lied to everyone. Holly wishes she didn’t have to as she would’ve loved to have gone with Tate but his parents were watching them like prison guards since they were chaperones. Holly says she snuck out to the Salem Inn to spend time with Tate and admits that she really likes him. Holly argues that Nicole must understand what it’s like to have feelings for someone when everyone says they are bad for her.

Tate acknowledges that he shouldn’t have lied and snuck around. Brady questions if he knew that an hour ago in the hotel room. Tate argues that it’s not like they eloped. Brady complains that Tate lied to their faces so Theresa has a right to be upset. Tate asks them to talk to Theresa, feeling she’s being completely unreasonable. Eric says he’s sorry but this is between Tate and his parents. Tate asks if Marlena can talk to Theresa as a psychiatrist. Marlena says she would be glad to but Theresa is his mother. Tate complains about Theresa deciding how he lives his life and who he gets to be with. Marlena tells Tate that if he and Holly want to be together as a couple, they are going to have to prove they can be trusted.

Theresa goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion where Alex asks how chaperoning was. Theresa calls it a complete disaster since she and Brady caught Tate and Holly sneaking off to the Salem Inn but she doesn’t want to talk about it. Theresa asks Alex to just say anything to take her mind off how awful the night’s been and to cheer her up. Alex responds that there actually was something he wanted to talk to her about and he really wanted to wait for the perfect time. Alex then pulls out his ring box and says he knows last time, she really expected him to propose. Theresa says they talked about it and it’s okay. Alex says he just wasn’t ready and he didn’t know what he wanted. Alex admits since finding out he’s Victor’s son, he hasn’t been sure about a lot of things like who he is, how he fits in the family, and what he wants in life. Theresa asks if he’s saying he’s figured it out now. Alex confirms he has and he’s ready. Theresa asks if he’s asking what she thinks he is. Alex knows they aren’t in front of the Eiffel Tower or in a hot air balloon, but after the last week they’ve had, it’s made him realize how much she means to him and he wants her to know how he feels about them. Alex then gets down on one knee and proposes to Theresa.

Ava asks if Harris is leaving right now. Harris thinks that’s for the best. Ava hates long goodbyes too. Harris says he will stop downstairs to tell Roman that he’s leaving. Ava thanks Harris for everything as they kiss.

Nicole tells Holly that it’s been a long night and suggests going to bed, then they will figure this out in the morning, so Holly exits. Nicole tells Jude not to turn in to a teenager for a long time.

Brady tells Tate that it’s been a long day so he’s going to bed. Brady encourages Tate that it’s going to be alright and they will get through it as he heads to his room.

Theresa accepts Alex’s proposal and they kiss.

Tate sits alone with his phone.

Holly comes back downstairs and gets a text from Tate, asking if she’s okay. Holly responds that she’s fine. Tate texts back that he’s missing her.

Ava and Harris kiss goodbye and hug with tears in their eyes. Harris then takes his bag and exits.

Alex puts his ring on Theresa’s finger.

EJ asks Nicole if there’s anything he can do. Nicole tells him that she’s sorry for not being honest with him about Eric, but agrees to no more secrets which EJ promises as they hug.

Eric sits on the bench outside the Brady Pub as a woman walks by with a baby in a stroller.

EJ holds Nicole while looking down at Jude.

Tate texts Holly that he’s really sorry about everything. Holly texts back that he gave her the perfect prom and thanks him. Tate responds that no matter what happens, they will always have tonight.

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