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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Sally: Hi. Coffee, no creamer, please. Thank you.

Billy: And I’ll get a refill. Please. Hi. Fancy meeting you here.

Sally: Likewise.

Billy: Can’t get enough of the coffee?

Sally: A long night of work ahead and hopefully, this will do the trick.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

[ Sally sighing ]

Sally: But the truth is I– I can’t stop thinking about Adam and worrying about him. What’s your excuse?

Billy: Ha. Yeah, a long night of work ahead. And I can’t stop thinking about Chelsea.

Sally: Great. Thank you.

Billy: Any news from Baltimore?

Sally: All quiet. You?

Billy: Same.

Sally: Well, maybe that’s a good thing.

Billy: Or not.

[ Chelsea sighing ]

[ knocking on door ]

Adam: Need some company?

Chelsea: You got my text?

Adam: I couldn’t sleep either. Oh, and I am not alone. I was hoping that maybe a nightcap could calm my nerves.

Jack: We need to talk.

Victor: What prompts you to barge into my office uninvited?

Jack: My son. You stay away from him!

Diane: Kyle, wait.

Kyle: All talked out.

Diane: Please.

Kyle: I don’t have anything left to say.

Diane: I understand how angry you are.

Kyle: I’m not sure you do.

Diane: But we have to put Harrison first and find a way through this anger for him.

Kyle: Harrison will be just fine.

Diane: After everything he’s been through, do you really want to put that sweet little boy through another change? This is his home. He loves it here. Please, Kyle, please don’t take him away from the family he loves here.

Kyle: How dare you use Harrison as ammunition against me? Not one call all day from Connor’s facility. What is he doing? Is he okay? Is he not okay? When are we going to be able to see him again? Tomorrow? In a week?

Adam: That’s pretty much what kept me awake too.

[ Chelsea sighing ]

Chelsea: I’ve been trying to do all of my calming techniques. You know, I went for a walk around the harbor and doing deep breathing. Telling myself everything’s going to be okay, but… I just keep coming back to… how is this happening?

Adam: I don’t know. But what I do know is we’re here. And we’re not going anywhere. It’s got to mean something. As long as it takes, whatever it takes, we’re going to get Connor to the other side.

[ Adam sighing ]

Chelsea: Thanks for this.

Adam: What? The bourbon?

[ Chelsea chuckling ]

Chelsea: No, not the bourbon. The reassurances. It helps to hear you say it so confidently. Makes me feel like…

[ Chelsea sighing ] Makes me feel like who knows, maybe things will get better, even though that’s very hard to believe after today.

Adam: Are you going to make me play the optimist again?

Chelsea: Well, you are getting pretty good at it.

Adam: Well, how about this? We have both screwed up plenty in our lives, but somehow we… managed to create a miracle of a kid.

Chelsea: Yeah, he really is the best of both of us, isn’t he?

Adam: And who would have thought the best of us would be such a great human being?

Chelsea: Right? And he’s just so… He’s so kind.

Adam: I know. He gets that from you.

Chelsea: I don’t know. You’re the one who showed up at my door in the middle of the night with an excellent bottle of bourbon so I wouldn’t have to be alone. You didn’t have to do that.

Adam: Well, if I can’t help our son tonight, maybe I can at least try to help his mom. Even if that does mean I have to share my bourbon.

[ Chelsea chuckling ]

Chelsea: Was that supposed to be funny? Because if it was, Connor definitely gets his excellent sense of humor from me.

Adam: Look, this– this setback has been hard and it’s taken the wind out of us, but don’t for a second try to find a reason to blame yourself.

Chelsea: But that’s my superpower.

Adam: Chelsea, you’re an amazing mom. You don’t give yourself enough credit. Connor is a strong, loving, resilient boy. You did that.

Chelsea: We both did that.

[ Adam exhaling ]

Adam: To loving the hell out of our kid.

Diane: I’m not trying to use Harrison as ammunition. I’m trying to think what’s best for my grandson.

Kyle: What, and I’m not? My decision is very much about Harrison and what’s best for my son is to live in a house full of love. Not one where family turns on its own, where there is no trust.

Diane: Oh, that’s not fair. You’re the one who turned on me at Jabot.

Kyle: You know what? I’m done defending my efforts to help you to cover for your inexperience. Now, if you’ll excuse me…

Diane: Just wait. Don’t you see what you’re doing? All this secrecy about your new job, taking Harrison away from us? You are just trying to punish me and your father.

Kyle: Oh, are you really playing the victim right now? Because last time I checked, I was the one who was fired. I was the one who was pink slipped out of my family legacy. No, Mom, you did this. You brought this down on all of us. Now, you have to live with the consequences.

Victor: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Jack: Oh, this is how we’re going to play it after all these years? Really?

Victor: Make your point and get out.

Jack: You think I don’t know when you’re bluffing?

Victor: Paranoia does not suit you, Jack.

Jack: This isn’t paranoia. This is history. This is right out of the Victor Newman playbook. You hire my son to use against me. It didn’t work before. It won’t work this time.

Victor: And yet you’re here, aren’t you? Did you and Kyle have a rift?

Jack: You know we did. And there you are to weaponize the fallout.

Kyle: Your son hates you. You blame me? Get out.

Jack: Or what? You’ll have your security staff throw me out?

Victor: I don’t need my security staff to throw you out. I’ll throw you out on the street myself.

Jack: This I like. This is why I’m here. For one-on-one confrontation.

Victor: Oh, really?

Jack: Yeah. You feel the need to pursue a vendetta against me? You come at me! Only me! You stay away from my wife and son!

Victor: How dare you come at me after what you have done?

Jack: Oh, enough with this misguided anger over what happened to Nikki in that hotel room.

Victor: You mean after Nikki almost drank herself to death and you almost died?

Jack: Nikki was at her lowest point.

Victor: And you decided to overdose! That your way of helping her?

Jack: You weren’t there.

Victor: If I had been there, I promise you, I would have let you foam at your mouth and let you rot!

Jack: Is it really so difficult for you to admit that the great and powerful Victor Newman couldn’t be the one to save his wife? That Nikki would have drunk herself to death while you were convincing everyone else and yourself that only you could save her? I’m the one who brought her there and you can’t forgive me for it.

Victor: Are you on pills right now?

Jack: No, I am deadly sober. And I’m giving you a warning. You want to come after me, you come after me and me alone. Or there will be hell to pay.

Victor: I will give you a warning. When I decide to retaliate, you will not see it coming.

Jack: Last time. You stay away from Kyle.

[ door slamming ]

Nick: You okay?

Jack: Your father’s playing games with Kyle. I came here to set him straight. Let’s hope for all our sakes he listened.

Chelsea: Mm, can you remember that photo album we looked through? Connor’s first Thanksgiving. That silly family selfie.

Adam: He– he was so happy.

Chelsea: We all were. We all were.

Adam: Oh, he–

[ Adam laughing ]

Chelsea: What? What?

Adam: The turkey painting?

[ both laughing ]

Adam: You tried to convince me that Connor somehow managed to finger and foot paint?

Chelsea: Yeah. Remember, we made such a mess? Oh, it was so much fun. Oh, it was– it was just the best day.

Adam: It was. Although, I was going to say, that, uh, that masterpiece looked more like a turtle than a turkey.

Chelsea: Mm. What do you have against turtles?

Adam: Nothing. You– you went all out that day. You were bound and determined to just make it beyond special.

Chelsea: Mm.

Adam: Whether Connor would remember it or not.

Chelsea: You know, I know where that painting is. So, I am going to dig it out and I am going to hang it up. This year. For Connor, for Thanksgiving. He’s going to love it.

Adam: What is it?

[ Chelsea sniffling ]

Chelsea: What if Connor’s not home for Thanksgiving?

Diane: Okay, fine. You want to move out? You think that’s the best choice? The– the wisest choice for Harrison? Just go ahead and do it.

Kyle: I don’t need your permission.

Diane: I know you don’t. But can’t we at least try and heal this rift between us?

Kyle: I’m not in the mood for warm and fuzzies right now, Mom, but, uh, I’ll share this with you. Um, I will thank you very soon for ripping my birthright out from under me. When one door closes, you know–

Diane: All right, what is this game you’re playing? Why won’t you tell us where you’re working? What’s the big secret?

Kyle: Now, that’s on a need-to-know situation and you and Dad just didn’t make the cut. No offense.

Diane: Well, it would stop us from assuming the worst.

Kyle: Oh, because that’s where you go with me, huh?

Diane: Oh, that’s not what I mean.

Kyle: Assuming the worst?

Diane: And you know that.

Kyle: Are you searching for some kind of self-fulfilling prophecy here? Do you want me to turn on you the way you turned on me? Go dark, is that it? Because I would give you an excuse to justify what you did to your own son.

Diane: Kyle, of course that’s not what I want.

Kyle: Well, I don’t know. Going dark, it poses some interesting possibilities and it could definitely be arranged.

Diane: Why are you acting like this? Why are you being so hateful? Do you enjoy stringing us along? I mean, has your ego really been that wounded?

Kyle: No, this has nothing to do with my ego.

Diane: This has everything to do with your ego. And you are no more a victim than I am. You undermined me every chance you could. You provoked me. You didn’t even try to make things work. And no CEO would ever put up with that kind of insubordination.

Kyle: Oh. Did you learn that in the CEO handbook, huh? Because last time I checked, you didn’t have any idea. Zero experience on how to truly lead a company.

Diane: And you have so, so much experience that I’m sure your new position is on a level commensurate with your considerable skills.

Kyle: Hold on. Is that your tricky way to figure out where I’m going?

Diane: No, but I am worried about you.

Kyle: No, you’re worried that the lesson you wanted to teach me, to punish me with, backfired and now I’m free to do what I want, where I want. And you will know where that is when I want you to. But I’ll share this one thing with you. There is nothing that’s going to change my mind about moving out of this house and getting away from you.

Jack: What’s going on here?

Kyle: How was Victor? Did you set him straight?

Nick: Hey.

Victor: Hey, son.

Nick: Came by to see if you wanted to grab a drink, but why don’t you tell me what’s going on with Jack? I ran into him outside your office. He seems pretty ticked off.

Victor: Oh, yeah? You know, he’s an idiot.

Nick: Something to do with Kyle? What’s going on?

Victor: Jack Abbott always gets riled up about something.

Nick: I haven’t seen him that riled up in a long time, Dad.

Victor: Yeah, he’ll get over it.

Nick: Jack is as fiercely protective of his family as you are of yours. If Kyle’s involved in whatever this is, I don’t think you should dismiss him so easily.

Victor: You know, that guy’s delusional. He thinks he can pick a fight with me and win. End of story.

Jack: What makes you think I went to see Victor?

Kyle: Tell me you didn’t.

Jack: Victor is still furious at me for trying to shock Nikki sober. A furious Victor is not a good thing.

Kyle: So, you did pay him a visit.

Jack: He’s also not the kind of person you want to turn to for help in mapping out your future.

Kyle: Well, I don’t know about that. I mean, Victor seems like a good option. Given my own parents just torched my future, why not give him a shot?

Diane: So, you admit it. You are involved with Victor.

Kyle: Well, I’m not admitting to anything. I’m merely making a point. Victor has always appreciated my business acumen. It’s nice to be valued and not seen as a threat, which is more than I can say for my own flesh and blood.

Jack: That is simply not true. You are my son. I love you. I only want what is best for you.

Kyle: If that’s the case, prove it. Fire Mom. Or at least give her a demotion. Give me the job I deserve. Right now.

Sally: I mean, that Adam and Chelsea could have such a great day with Connor and see him so happy and getting better and that there was real hope for the first time in a long time and then to have him relapse?

[ Sally sighing ] It’s just heartbreaking.

Billy: Yeah, Chelsea said to me that it’s as if the OCD is– is punishing him. Like it’s reminding him that he doesn’t deserve to be happy, which is, you know, heartbreaking, of course. I mean, how could happiness be a trigger in that way?

Sally: I mean, Adam has tried so hard to be optimistic about this treatment and it does not come easy for him. And now for this to happen, for Connor to be getting worse and trying to harm himself, I just really, really wish there was something I could do to get Adam through this.

Billy: Yeah. I feel the same way with Chelsea. You know, I try to be there for her. I try to support her. Of course, I would drop anything and everything to physically be there for her, but it doesn’t seem to help. It definitely doesn’t fix anything and it just ends up leaving me feeling…

Sally: Helpless?

Billy: Exactly.

[ Sally sighing ]

[ both chuckling ]

Sally: You know, maybe we should talk about something else.

Billy: I think that’s a good idea.

Sally: Yeah.

Billy: How about, uh, how about the weather?

Sally: Oh, jeez. That’s boring.

Billy: Are you into sports?

Sally: Um, only if you’re a Cubs fan.

Billy: Oh, God, no. You know this is Brewers territory, right?

Sally: Uh, jeez. Um, Politics?

Billy: And we’re back to the weather.

Sally: Work. Work. Let’s talk about work. What is happening at Chancellor-Winters?

Billy: Ha. Yeah, what is happening there? Um, a lot. A lot. Ultimately, uh, I really– I’m excited about where we’re headed.

Sally: That’s great. Where is that?

Billy: We’re headed for some pretty big changes.

Sally: That’s it? That’s all you’re going to give me?

Billy: That’s all I can share. I am sworn to secrecy, but, uh… Look, um, we’re working out the details, but we’ll be making some pretty big announcements very soon.

Sally: Well, I look forward to it.

Billy: How about you? How are you fitting in at Marchetti?

Sally: Oh, my God. It has been the best experience. I’m back doing what I love. There’s a flow. There’s a joy in the work. And I am reminded that fashion is definitely a way better fit for me than interior design ever was.

Billy: Well, that’s good. It’s, you know, it’s good to love what you do.

Sally: I’m so excited. There’s all these ideas and this energy, and– and now that Summer has agreed to hire Chloe, I– I– I– I just feel like anything’s possible.

Billy: Well, you’re clearly jazzed about it. Congratulations to that.

Sally: Thank you. Am I… Am I being a jerk?

Billy: What do you mean?

Sally: I mean, I’m subbing for Chelsea, who’s going through hell, you know? And it just feels weird to be excited about a job that Chelsea can’t do because her son is in pain and she has to be there for him. I just feel like I’m taking advantage somehow.

Billy: You’re not being a jerk, Sally. In fact, I think you’re actually helping Chelsea. You know you’re there, you’re focused on the business and you’re keeping the wheels on, so that’s– that’s a good thing. She can focus on being there for her son.

[ Sally sighing ]

Sally: Well, thank you for saying that.

Billy: Plus, you’re so talented that maybe she’ll keep you on in some capacity.

Sally: Yeah, that would be amazing. But right now, all I care about is that Adam and Chelsea get home with Connor happy and healthy.

Billy: That’s what we all want.

Adam: Hey, it’s all right.

Chelsea: It’s not all right, Adam. It’s not all right.

[ Chelsea sniffling ]

Chelsea: I was so determined to give our son everything I didn’t have. The– the childhood I never had. Every– every– The holiday and– and birthday and tradition was going to be special. And I really thought if I could just do that, if I could just give Connor days of joy, everything would be okay. And he’d be happy, and he’d have a great life. And now… I mean, how many holidays is our son going to have to miss because he’s in this clinic? How many days and– and weeks and months is he going to spend there hating himself or wanting to hurt himself?

[ Chelsea crying ]

Adam: Come here. Come here, come here, come here. Okay.

Chelsea: Thank you, Adam.

Adam: Go ahead. Just let it out.

Chelsea: We can’t have failed him, Adam. We can’t.

Adam: Listen, you have never in your life failed Connor. You were the most remarkable parent that any kid could have hoped for. I’m in awe of you, Chelsea, and I always have been.

Chelsea: I don’t feel very remarkable right now.

Adam: That doesn’t make it any less true, okay? Forcing your father to choose between the two of us. How selfish can you be?

Kyle: No, this isn’t about me. It’s what’s best for the family and Jabot. The corporate world will finally respect Jabot again. And Harrison could grow up right here with his two loving grandparents. Isn’t that what you want?

Diane: Jack, are you considering his request?

Jack: I am considering what might bring some peace back to this family.

Kyle: Looks like things may be going my way. Don’t worry, Mom. I– I’ll let you keep your parking spot.

Jack: Okay, that’s enough, Kyle.

Kyle: Hm.

Jack: As much as I love you, as much as I am grateful for everything you have brought to Jabot in the past, I will not let you manipulate me into another corporate reshuffle. As some kind of reward for your disrespect and your total lack of professionalism.

Kyle: Mm. Hm. I was hoping for a minute there you’d make the right choice.

Jack: Kyle, there are other options.

Kyle: No, there was only one option and it’s… It’s good to know where you stand, Dad. Goodbye.

[ Diane sighing ]

[ door slamming ]

Diane: I cannot believe how horribly this is spinning out of control.

Jack: And it only manages to get worse. Did you tell him that I was on my way to see Victor?

Diane: No, no. But I guess after the argument we had and how you left so abruptly, I guess Kyle just assumed that’s where you went.

Jack: Which only gives us credence to the fear that he has already joined forces with Victor.

Diane: Did you talk to Victor?

Jack: Yeah, I did.

Diane: Well, I want to hear all about it, but, um… first, I need to ask you a question.

Jack: Yeah, what is it?

Diane: Well, I’m– I’m very grateful that you stood up for me and didn’t give in to Kyle’s childish demands, but were you actually considering his request? Is that why you hesitated?

Nick: So, you’re really not worried at all about how angry Jack is?

Victor: Why would I worry about how Jack Abbott feels? Cheers, old boy.

[ Nick sighing ]

Nick: Cheers. Mm. Mmm.

Victor: Is that good?

Nick: Boy, that is good.

Victor: Yeah. Got a bottle of it stashed behind the bar.

Nick: Oh, really?

Victor: That does not give you permission to take a drink every time you want to, all right?

Nick: I wouldn’t dream of it, but it is behind the bar, right?

Victor: Yeah. It’s behind the bar, yes. Now, I understand that Sally Spectra gave up her interior design business. You never told me about that.

Nick: I mean, there’s not much to say. It just, uh, didn’t work out.

Victor: You took a hit on the investment, right?

Nick: Look, you know how business is. There can be any number of reasons why something doesn’t succeed, but I believe her talent speaks for itself.

Victor: Well, I’m still sorry that she failed, really.

Nick: Yeah. Well, I ran into Vic. It sounds like you’re making some progress in convincing her to come back to Newman Enterprises.

Victor: I have prevailed upon her to think about it long and hard. I hope she makes up her mind.

Nick: Still planning on installing Adam at Newman Media?

Victor: Yeah.

Nick: Replacing Mom with Adam. I don’t like it.

Victor: It’s only temporary.

Nick: Oh, we both know we’re gonna have to drag Adam out of there, kicking and screaming out of this temporary position.

Victor: Let me worry about Adam, okay? Have you seen him lately or talked to him lately?

Nick: No, not since he took off for Baltimore. Have you?

Victor: Yeah, I just got a text. Apparently, Connor has taken a turn for the worse. This must be very hard on both Chelsea and Adam, so that is why they’re staying longer.

Nick: Yeah, it’s just rough for all of them.

Victor: Yeah, I hate that for the kid. I really do. I feel sorry for what he must be going through now. And this is… It’ll be very tough on Adam.

[ Chelsea moaning ]

Sally: Well, as much as I have loved this charming attempt at a diversion…

Billy: I can’t stop thinking about Connor, Adam, and Chelsea.

Sally: Yeah, pretty much. And now that Adam has no idea when he’s coming home, I feel this real need to be there for him, like physically be there, you know? Hug him, hold his hand, let him know he’s not alone.

Billy: Yeah, no, I feel the same way about Chelsea.

Sally: Then, let’s do it.

Billy: Let’s do what?

Sally: Well, don’t you have access to a family jet? Let’s surprise Adam and Chelsea.

[ Chelsea panting ] think for a moment I would even consider Kyle’s demands?

Diane: Because maybe there’s a part of you that blames me for what’s happening with Kyle. I fired him without giving you any warning, practically forcing you to choose between the two of us, and you chose me.

Jack: I chose what was best for the family, for the company. Even if Kyle doesn’t agree with that.

Diane: But Jack, be honest with me. Really, are you sure you don’t resent me for firing him without consulting you first?

Jack: I wish we had discussed it first. I’ve told you that before, but I understand why you did what you did. I totally support that this was the only decision you had left.

Diane: So, that hesitation before turning him down was what?

Jack: His demand was outrageous. I didn’t know how to react.

Diane: Oh. Well, I wish I could say I was surprised, but this is what it’s come to with our son.

Jack: Honey, he’s lashing out. He’s wounded. We’re in the heat of it all. Once things cool down, once he steps back from his anger, I’m hoping what you said earlier is true, that… this is a good thing for Kyle. This is what he needs. To learn from his mistakes. To find himself. To forge his own future that he can be proud of.

Diane: Well, I’ll hold out hope for that. But right now, it seems like his only goal is to shut us out of his life completely. And Harrison’s caught in the middle.

Jack: Oh, God. The idea of not seeing that smiling face first thing in the morning.

Diane: Jack, Jack, we have got to find a way to fix this before it’s too late.

Jack: Actually, there might be a way forward. But it would depend on you.

Victor: All I can tell you is that I pray for Connor to win this battle and I think he will.

Nick: Yeah.

Victor: Puts a family’s squabbles and conflicts in perspective, doesn’t it?

Nick: In principle, I do agree with you. But this is Adam we’re talking about. There have been several squabbles over the years that have certainly been warranted.

Victor: Yeah, but remember, in these moments, it is family unity, moments of crisis like this, that makes us survive. Right? Makes us strong.

Nick: Absolutely. And I know Adam really needs us right now.

Victor: Well, that’s why I put him back at the head of Newman Media. Because he needs to focus.

Nick: I do find it very interesting. That is exactly why Mom wanted to go back to work, but she doesn’t seem to be getting the same consideration.

Victor: Why do you say that, son? You know that I’m always concerned about your mother. You kidding me? This is temporary.

Nick: Right.

Victor: Right.

Nick: So, Mom has time to get her recovery on solid ground and it will give Adam a chance to regain a stronger sense of purpose.

Victor: Exactly.

Nick: Yeah.

Diane: I’ll do it. I’ll resign. I will. But if I step down now, then we are just pacifying Kyle and his tantrum.

Jack: I absolutely don’t want you to resign.

Diane: Then, what do you want me to do?

Jack: I was just hoping maybe there was some way to approach Kyle. Mother to son.

[ Diane sighing ]

Diane: All right, but in order for that to work, I would need to be able to have a conversation with him and remain in the same room for a while, and I don’t think that’s going to happen.

Jack: Okay. Maybe, I’m just hoping against hope. Maybe the only thing we can do is let things play out.

Diane: No, you’re right. You’re right. It is up to me. I– I don’t know how I’m going to fix this, but I– I can’t just do nothing. You know, things might have exploded beyond repair professionally for the two of us, but I’m still Kyle’s mother, and I can’t let it end this way, not after all the time we already lost. Jack, you know how hard I worked to get back into his life and to earn his forgiveness after leaving him and… I just will not lose my son again.

Jack: Hey, hey, hey. Come here.

Diane: Thanks. So, what happened with Victor? Was he gloating? Was he taking credit for bringing this hell down on us?

Jack: No, he admitted to nothing. He was very clear that he was still furious at me for what happened in that hotel room with Nikki.

Diane: So, Michael’s and my suspicions were right. This is all about revenge he wants on you for that night.

Jack: Yeah, that could well be, but I warned him, stay away from Kyle and you. If he wants to come after me, he can do that, but only me.

Diane: I appreciate you wanting to protect me, but I can handle Victor. I’ve had lots of experience.

Jack: Well, let’s hope you don’t have to. That said, we should prepare. One of the things he warned me was that if he chooses retaliation, I won’t see it coming.

Diane: Well, that’s a chilling thought. But maybe this is his revenge. Maybe he’s accomplished it. Turning Kyle against us. And not just at Jabot, but in every way that matters.

Nick: All this talk about how the latest game of corporate musical chairs is best for the family, yet I cannot shake this feeling that there’s something more at play here. So, what aren’t you telling me?

Kyle: Hi. Good evening.

Victor: Hi, Kyle.

Nick: Hey, man.

Victor: Good to see you. What’s happening?

Kyle: Oh, you know, fresh off another lesson that family’s more trouble than it’s worth.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Kyle: Mm.

Victor: Huh.

Nick: It’s funny, Dad was just saying the opposite, that the family bond trumps any petty conflicts.

Kyle: I used to feel the same, but not anymore. Please excuse me.

Victor: All right.

Nick: Well, it’s getting late. I gotta go. Thank you for sharing your tequila with me.

Victor: Son, nothing makes me happier than spending time with my family.

Nick: Even when we don’t see eye to eye?

Victor: Well, you get over it.

Nick: Oh, so the añejo was a bribe?

Victor: Well, you know, I’m trying. But, in all seriousness, I need your allegiance.

[ Nick laughing ]

Nick: I think we both know that you don’t need my allegiance because you’re gonna do whatever you want anyway, right?

Victor: You know me pretty well, don’t you?

Nick: Good night, Dad.

Victor: Good night, son.

Nick: See you, Kyle.

Kyle: See you.

Victor: Kyle, why don’t you have a seat?

Kyle: I’ll take it over here.

Victor: Let me ask you something, Kyle. Why did you tell your dad that you and I were in collusion against him?

Billy: Surprising Adam and Chelsea? That is… It’s very tempting.

Sally: So, that’s a yes?

Billy: Well, I had a conversation with Chelsea about it earlier. I told her that I would come out and be there for her, but she waved it off. I think she and Adam really want to focus on being there for Connor, and as much as we would be trying to help, I think, ultimately, we would be a distraction. I don’t want to cause any more stress for her.

Sally: You’re probably right. I just hate doing nothing.

Billy: You’re not doing nothing. You’re doing a lot. You’re loving. You’re supportive. And that counts, Sally.

Sally: Thank you. I think I needed to hear that.

Billy: I think I needed to hear it too.

Sally: Well, this has been nice. You know, getting to talk to someone who understands. Being able to lean on each other, if that’s not too presumptuous.

Billy: No, it’s not. I mean, the truth is, we’re connected now. Because of our love for Connor.

Sally: I meant what I said earlier. Chelsea’s really lucky to have you in her corner.

Billy: And I meant what I said. Not as lucky as Adam is to have you. Good night.

Sally: Good night.

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Audra: Hey there.

Nate: There she is. Genoa City’s newest… mogul?

Audra: Newest? I thought I’d already established myself as one to watch.

Nate: True, true. I stand corrected. But you are about to take things to the next level.

Audra: Care for some company? It makes me sad to see you here, just drinking all alone.

Nate: Well, I, uh, hate to be the reason for anyone’s unhappiness. Especially yours. By all means, join me.

Audra: Okay.

Nate: Hm. So, how goes the corporate intrigue?

Audra: All that intrigue is a thing of the past. The only thing left is unbridled success.

Summer: Hey.

Chance: Hey.

Summer: Sorry it took me so long. I had to stop to make.

Chance: No worries. Thank you for coming.

[ Summer sighing ]

Summer: Oh. You already ordered me a drink.

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: Thank you. Mmm. I’m glad that you called. I’ve had a hell of a day.

Chance: You and me both.

Summer: You will never guess what Kyle has done now. I mean, he keeps on making one bad decision after another, and I actually can’t really get into what it is, because I promised him that I wouldn’t. Why I feel any loyalty to him anymore, I have no idea. He doesn’t feel that way towards me. He doesn’t actually respect my feelings at all, even when it comes to our son. I mean, I admit, I felt a little bit sorry for him when I found out why he made his latest choice, but the more he talked about it, the more I realized he was just making another colossal mistake. But does he listen to me? No, he does– he does not. Mm. Here I am, not listening to you, or not letting you get a word in edgewise. I could tell something was up with you based on your text. Are you okay?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, I’m fine, I’m fine. I, uh, just really wanted to see you.

Summer: Let’s reset, okay? You have been listening to my problems plenty lately. What’s going on with you?

Chance: Well, I got some news that you are not going to believe.

Billy: There you are.

Lily: Are you following me?

Billy: Yes. I mean, you basically sprinted out of the building after the meeting.

Lily: Well, I, um, I had to get out of there.

Billy: Without me? We’re supposed to be together, celebrating.

Lily: Well, I guess congratulations are in order.

Billy: You guess? Really? Do I have to remind you what happened back there? Because just in case you missed it, we won.

Jack: Okay, I’ll ask again. What are you up to with Victor Newman?

Kyle: Who says I’m up to anything?

Jack: I don’t know. Somehow, he seems to know that you’ve already left Jabot.

Kyle: Huh. He told you that?

Diane: No, he told me.

Jack: How would he know that unless you told him?

Kyle: Well, Who knows how Victor gets his information.

Jack: After your mother fired you, you said you had a job lined up, something in the works.

Kyle: Exactly what are you accusing me of now?

Diane: We are simply trying to put the pieces together. Has Victor offered you a job at Newman?

Kyle: Hm. Me? Working for Newman Enterprises? That’s an interesting idea.

Jack: Well, look at you, the cat that swallowed the canary. Believe me, getting tangled up with Victor again is nothing to smile about.

Kyle: Oh, I don’t know about that. Might actually be a good fit.

Diane: Please tell me you don’t really believe that.

Kyle: I’ve worked there before. Victor understands what a capable businessman I am. He probably appreciates my skill and knowledge, more so than most people.

Jack: Then you are considering an offer from Victor?

Kyle: Oh, I’m considering several potential offers. It’s amazing how many jobs are out there for someone with my expertise.

Diane: You still haven’t answered the question.

Kyle: That’s because I’m not going to. What I do from here on out is none of your business.

Jack: What you do is always of concern to us.

Diane: We’re still your parents, even though we’re not your employers anymore.

Jack: We care about your well-being, we care about your future.

Diane: And we love you very much.

Kyle: Hm. I must have missed that in my termination letters. I guess it was in the fine print.

Jack: Okay, I can see you’re still upset.

Kyle: How astute of you. How do you expect me to feel after I find out my mother wants me gone and my father was right there with her? Neither one of you gave a damn about yanking away my birthright to the Abbott family legacy. But yeah, sure, you still concerned about my well-being.

Diane: We are, and we always will be, whether you choose to believe that right now or not. >>

Kyle: No, no, I choose to let your actions speak for themselves. Proclamations of love mean nothing after what you did to me, and future discussions about my business plans, you’re no longer entitled to.

Jack: Uh, listen to me. I know getting pulled back into Victor’s web is a mistake. Nothing good will come of it, Kyle. You know that better than anyone.

Kyle: I don’t need or want your advice.

Jack: Whatever he is offering you, it’s not worth it. It does not end well. It ends with him on top and you vulnerable.

Kyle: No, no, this is just condescending and insulting. You really don’t think I can handle myself in the business world?

Nate: Well, sounds like, uh, congratulations are in order.

Audra: Yes, they are. But maybe you should hold off until the official press release hits.

Nate: So, big news drops tomorrow?

Audra: First thing in the morning, and I called my favorite business reporter to offer her, you know, the official inside scoop.

Nate: Look at you, feeling yourself.

Audra: Mm. On top of the world. You finally have got what you’ve always wanted. I’m happy for you. And– and for Glissade. You’re both better off without Tucker.

Audra: Yeah, good riddance. You know, my whole world was tied to him one way or another for way too long.

Nate: And he took full advantage of that.

Audra: He’s definitely a– a master at manipulation. I see now that was his way of motivating and inspiring people to do whatever he wanted. And I got caught up in it.

Nate: Many have. He knows how to lure folks in.

Audra: And when you pry yourself away, you– you end up feeling like a crash victim. Just wondering what the hell just happened.

Nate: You’re tough, Audra. But also a decent person. Which makes it hard to believe there are actual people out there in this world who can behave like Tucker.

Audra: Yeah. That’s– that’s nice of you to say.

[ Audra sighing ] But you know, if I’m being honest with myself, um, I was aware of his ruthless ambition. I admired it. And part of the relationship was pure ego on my part. It was so intoxicating that the great Tucker McCall saw something special in me.

Nate: All part of a manipulator’s con.

Audra: Mm. Well, I will file that under learning experience.

Nate: Yes, and deep six that file.

[ Audra sighing ]

Audra: Okay. Now that I have broken that connection, I feel like everything’s changed for me. I now have this burst of energy and drive that’s opened up a whole new future for me.

Nate: I can see that.

Audra: Mm. My aura.

Nate: And feel it.

Audra: My magnetism.

Nate: Both. Like never before.

Summer: Okay, so what’s this unbelievable news?

Chance: Well, this isn’t public knowledge yet, so you gotta promise not to say anything.

Summer: I promise, I promise.

Chance: Billy managed to get the Chancellor-Winters board to separate the companies.

Summer: It was such a big deal when they merged.

Chance: Mm-hmm. Joining the two entities was a massive undertaking.

Summer: They made such a splash with all the publicity that they got.

Chance: All the rebranding, all the restructuring to combine the two. And now, they’re just gonna rip it apart.

Summer: Undoing it’s gonna get just as much press.

Chance: If not more.

Summer: So, what’s the upside of this? I know both parties must think that it’s to their advantage, but how?

Chance: Well, it’s what the powers that be want. You know, that’s the upside, but they’re already moving forward with the severing.

Summer: How is that gonna work?

Chance: Well, Devon’s gonna take back all the original Winters divisions, including gaming and a couple more elements, and Billy and Lily are gonna run Chancellor. But Billy wants to rename it Abbott-Chancellor.

Summer: Wow.

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: That is big.

Chance: And there’s more. Guess who Billy wants to be his new COO?

Summer: Wait. Is it my favorite Chancellor?

Jack: I’m not criticizing, Kyle. I know you can handle yourself. You’ve proven that time again. We are talking about Victor Newman and his insatiable appetite for revenge and manipulation.

Kyle: So what are you saying? I’m no match for Victor?

Jack: This has nothing to do with your business savvy or your maturity. Kyle, I know this man. I have watched him operate for decades. He takes advantage of anyone and everyone he meets.

Diane: Kyle, your father’s right. We have been dealing with Victor since before you were born. Everything, and I mean everything he does, has a hidden agenda.

Jack: If he wants to hire you, there is some self-serving nefarious reason behind it.

Kyle: Wow, the insults just keep coming, don’t they? Why don’t you just admit it? You don’t believe that I can land a job based on my own merits. There has to be some mysterious plot behind someone wanting to hire me.

Diane: Stop twisting our words to sound like we don’t believe in you.

Jack: That is not what we are saying at all. You have every right to choose whatever career path you want. And there will be plenty of great jobs out there for you, and they will be lucky to hire someone of your skill.

Diane: I completely agree with your father. What happened between us was about business. It had nothing to do with your abilities. I’ve always thought you were a brilliant businessman. You’ve– you’ve learned from the best.

Kyle: But still, somehow, I wasn’t worth keeping in my family’s company.

Diane: Kyle, you were let go because of your insubordination. And that came out of a personal conflict between the two of us. It had nothing to do with your expertise.

Kyle: Hm. Can you quote that to HR? It might give me a bigger severance package.

Jack: The issue we’re discussing right now is Victor Newman.

Kyle: Dad, what makes you so certain that Victor is a part of my plans just because he mentioned to you that he suddenly knows I’m out of a job?

Jack: Things don’t just happen with Victor.

Kyle: Now, is it impossible that I just ran into Victor and told him that I had lost my job, and he offered his sympathy and acknowledged what a mistake the two of you have made?

Diane: What? And then he made you an offer you couldn’t refuse? Kyle, I spoke with Victor. He had that annoying, smug tone about him. I’m telling you, it’s a red flag.

Jack: Son, we are just trying to look out for you.

Kyle: No, what is it you’re not getting? I don’t want or need you looking out for me! I’m not a teenager who needs to run things by you. And you voluntarily left all those years, when I needed your caring and guidance. You don’t get to reclaim them now.

[ Diane exhaling ]

Summer: Chance, that’s– that’s amazing. That’s a huge promotion. I mean, you’ve got to be thrilled, right?

Chance: Honestly, I’ve got mixed feelings about the whole thing.

Summer: Why?

Chance: Sure, it’s a– it’s a great opportunity, right? And I’m very honored that Billy has that kind of faith in me.

Summer: Well, I think it’s pretty damn good, especially considering how new you are to the job.

Chance: Yeah, I hear you, but I spoke with Jill, and I found out that she’s disappointed in the breakup. Billy didn’t tell me this, so how am I supposed to get behind it if Jill’s not?

Summer: So, the company’s splitting up and Jill’s against it. How is that even possible? Couldn’t she have stopped it if she wanted to?

Chance: Not if she was outvoted.

Summer: So, Billy voted against his own mom’s wishes.

Chance: Yeah. There’s more to the story, too, if you can believe it.

Summer: Oh, like what?

Chance: It’s something I can’t really share with you right now. I’m sorry.

Summer: Okay.

Chance: Yeah, there’s just something about this demerger that doesn’t feel right. And I don’t think I can completely trust why Billy made me this offer.

Lily: I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel like a victory to me, you know? I really thought this was going to be a unanimous vote.

Billy: Look, I know you think you let my mom down, but trust me, you didn’t.

Lily: I don’t know, I just can’t stop thinking about her reasons for opposing the split. She made some good points, you know? Like, both companies were doing really well under the merger, so it’s like, why are we going to tear that apart?

Billy: We’re building a new one.

Lily: Yeah, but how long is that going to take? And I mean, aren’t both companies prospering? A good argument for keeping them together?

Billy: Well, Chancellor was strong and profitable before the merger and it will be again. And to be honest, I think my mother’s reservations says more about where she’s at in her life right now, and everything she’s going through. She’s… very risk adverse. But I’m looking at the big picture here now, okay? And when she sees that Abbott-Chancellor logo emblazoned on the side of the building, trust me, those reservations are going to evaporate.

Lily: I mean, I don’t– I don’t think it’s going to be that easy.

Billy: I think she’s going to come around. And at the end of the day, the vote is done. That part has been decided. We’re moving forward. Unless my mother’s position has somehow changed your feelings about all of that. Have you changed your mind about what we’re talking about here?

Lily: I mean, it’s changed a lot. Like maybe everything.

Summer: Okay, so exactly what do you think Billy’s motives are?

Chance: I have no idea. Self-advancement, maybe? I just, I get a feeling that he’s taking an unfortunate situation and using it for his own benefit.

Summer: Yeah, could you at least tell me what kind of unfortunate situation we’re talking about here?

Chance: Look, I’m sorry. I really wish that I could, but I can’t.

Summer: Look, I promised you that I wouldn’t say anything about the company’s secrets. I would not say anything about this either.

Chance: Oh, it’s not that. I know you wouldn’t, but I gave my word.

Summer: Okay. I’m not going to push. I know that you must have your reasons. Okay, so, so Billy. You don’t trust his motives. You also don’t really know what they are. Are you worried that his ambition might negatively impact you?

Chance: It’s possible, yeah.

Summer: What would Billy’s endgame be?

Chance: I mean, I can only assume he wants to be king of the hill, right?

Summer: Isn’t he kind of already that, by Jill appointing him her proxy?

Chance: Yep, but that is the thing about ambition. You get a little taste of it, and you crave more. Don’t even realize it. The next thing you know, it’s overtaken you. You’re blinded to reality and your own actions.

Summer: So, you think Billy’s being driven by blind ambition?

Chance: I do. And he’s not even aware of it. Happens to the best of ’em.

Audra: So, tell me, Mr. Hastings. Exactly what is it you see now that you never saw before?

Nate: Are you sure you’re ready to hear the answer to that?

Audra: I am.

Nate: From the moment I met you, I knew you were capable and destined for great things.

Audra: Just like that?

Nate: I like to think I have a flair for reading people.

Audra: Well, I like what you read. Tell me more.

Nate: Seeing you the way I did, I– I never understood why you thought you had to team up with Tucker, for anything. I mean, you’re brilliant, insightful, intuitive and driven. All of my favorite things.

Audra: Mine too.

Nate: And Tucker is the little man hiding behind a curtain. A con man who uses smoke and mirrors to advance his convoluted agendas. Meanwhile, the world has moved on from his successes of the past. But, sadly, he couldn’t see it over his big, fat ego.

Audra: Yeah, you saw it and you tried to tell me.

Nate: Yes, and you finally embraced the truth. That you can and will accomplish anything you want to. All on your own. So, what do you think?

Audra: I– I suppose I could have done without the part, uh, where I wasted so many years with Tucker. Especially now that I see there was this insightful man right in front of me. Ready to tell me he understands my true nature. And how wonderful I am.

[ both chuckling ]

Nate: Oh, uh, there’s something else I understand.

Audra: Oh, what is it?

Nate: That you deserve a celebration for your triumph. How about it?

[ Audra chuckling ]

Diane: Kyle, I– I thought we’d come to terms with the past. You know how much I regret leaving you for so long and– and missing out on all those important years.

Kyle: I thought so too. Until I realized you’re still the same cold-hearted woman who cuts me out of her life when it’s in her own self-interest.

Jack: Kyle, that’s a low blow. Your mother has worked very hard to make up for that time.

Kyle: Hm. What about all the nights she missed tucking me in? Or my plays or graduations. Or maybe when I just needed a mother’s love. I’m sorry, but that’s how I feel. And you. You say my actions got me fired. Your actions have gotten me to see how selfish you are.

Jack: Enough! You’re saying things you’re going to regret.

Kyle: No, no, no. You don’t get to have it both ways. You don’t want to be my boss, but you still want to boss me around. That’s not how this works.

Diane: All right, Kyle. I– I know you’re upset with me, but please just try to listen to me.

Kyle: No, Mom, I don’t want to listen to this! I have had it. From now on, my career, my future, my decisions, are no longer your concern. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to check on Harrison.

Diane: Ow.

Jack: Hey, you okay?

[ Diane grunting ]

Diane: That was ugly.

Jack: Hey, he’s– he’s emotional. The wound is still so raw. He’s not seeing reason.

Diane: No, he obviously just resents me to the core, and my firing him has just brought it all back up again.

Jack: Sweetheart, don’t take what he says too hard.

Diane: Well, it’s– it’s really hard not to. But you know what, Jack? I maintain that something had to be done about his behavior, and I would do it again.

Jack: The way he just behaved, we couldn’t walk things back with him if we wanted to.

Diane: God, he was– he was actually gloating.

Jack: I know.

Diane: I mean, he was– he was enjoying keeping us in the dark about whatever he’s up to, and I am convinced more than ever that it has to do with Victor.

Jack: You said earlier, you had an interesting conversation with Michael. What exactly did he say that tipped you off to all of this? : Michael confided in me that Victor asked him to rekindle our friendship.

Jack: Wait, why would he do that?

Diane: Hang on, there’s more. He also asked Cole Howard to keep an eye on Kyle, all in the same breath.

Jack: To spy on him?

Diane: Well, more like befriend Kyle. Make a point of getting to know him better.

Jack: Why would he do that? What’s he up to?

Diane: Well, unfortunately, Michael and I think this is all about you. He knows that Kyle and I are your closest connections, and we suspect that Victor’s plotting some sort of retaliation for what happened with Nikki.

Jack: Well, Victor made it very clear how he felt about that night. He was furious with me. And we both know he is capable of holding a grudge, but… do you think he is taking steps to reignite our feud?

Diane: I do, and I think I’m one of those steps. When Victor ran into me, I could tell that he was pushing my buttons for some reason.

Jack: What do you mean? In what way?

Diane: Oh, he couldn’t wait to rehash that whole night. You know, he wanted to see how jealous and angry I could get about, well, the fact that you spent an entire night in a hotel with Nikki. But it was like he was trying to drive a wedge between the two of us.

Jack: And you think Kyle is also part of this plan?

Diane: Well, why else have Cole befriend him?

Jack: So he’s recruiting spies to keep tabs on my family?

Diane: Yes, and there’s no peaceful explanation about that. And when I told Michael that you and I suspected Kyle had a new job, he put the pieces together with the timing and tied it all back to Victor.

Jack: I know Kyle is furious at both of us. You honestly think he’s mad enough to team up with Victor?

Summer: So, the corporate world’s a little more complicated than you thought.

Chance: I expected a certain amount of intrigue, but this is next level.

Summer: You’re not fed up with it, are you?

Chance: No, no, no. There’s still a lot that I like about it. You know, at the very least, my mother didn’t have to worry about me. Not out there dodging bullets every day.

Summer: I am with Nina on that one, but you definitely don’t seem sold on this new opportunity.

Chance: Part of me’s hopeful. You know, maybe splitting up the companies will end all this infighting that’s been driving me nuts.

Summer: Yeah? What about the other part?

Chance: Well, I just wonder if I came out on the right side of this thing. You know, when I first started, it felt like Nate and I were the lone voices of reason around that place. I could confide in him.

Summer: That’s changed.

Chance: I don’t know. I have no idea. I know I’d feel a lot better about this if Jill was on board. Just feels… messy.

Summer: But look, there’s nothing wrong with taking the win.

Chance: COO, huh?

Summer: That’s a huge promotion.

Chance: Yeah, but how much of it is based on the job that I’m doing? And how much of it is based on purely convenience for Billy?

Summer: What’s in it for him?

Chance: Well, I don’t know. Maybe he’s trying to buy my loyalty.

Summer: Look, I know that you’re wary of Billy right now, but he already has a pretty strong ally in Lily. I mean, she’s leaving her own brother’s company to stay at Chancellor with Billy.

Chance: True.

Summer: I think that that says a lot. You know, I’m actually kind of shocked that she made that choice.

Billy: Don’t tell me you’re having second thoughts. But if you are, talk to me. What’s changed?

Lily: There’s just a lot to think about.

Billy: ‘Kay, but you were very excited about the potential of what we’re going to do in the future, right? So– so don’t let my mother’s little speech dampen that energy.

Lily: Well, I mean, maybe you can ignore her feelings, but I can’t.

Billy: I’m not ignoring her feelings. I’m just thinking about all the stuff that we’ve talked about. All these divisions that we’re going to create. The expansion of the research and development. We can do amazing things and we don’t need the Winters side to do that. We can exceed my mother’s expectations as partners–

Lily: Okay. Okay, Billy, I– I don’t– I don’t need a sales pitch right now, okay? I just need some time to think, to process everything that’s happened without you pressuring me.

Billy: I’m not trying to strong-arm you. Lily, I’m really not. I just– I want to know where we stand.

Lily: Yeah, I know. So do I. Which is why I just need some time to think.

Billy: About what, exactly? Okay, you’re scaring me a little bit here because whatever this is, whatever you’re feeling, it– it– Sounds like it’s going to affect me, too.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, if I leave the company? Yes, it will. surprised that Lily wanted to stay at Chancellor, too. I think everybody was.

Summer: Why do you think she did it?

Chance: Well, my grandmother did bring her in and entrusted her to run the whole company.

Summer: So, she feels some loyalty to Chancellor.

Chance: Yeah, Jill invested in her, you know. Gave her a career.

Summer: Kind of like what Billy’s doing for you?

Chance: Is it the same?

Summer: Look, I know that Billy is not the most reliable person in the world, but I think he actually respects you. And– and I don’t think that he would offer you such an important position as COO if he didn’t really believe in you.

Chance: I hope you’re right.

Summer: Look, I know that I am right, so you can just cross that concern off of your list. My suggestion is that we actually just celebrate this news.

Chance: Oh, uh, I wish I could.

Summer: What?

Chance: I– I just don’t see our boardroom turning friendly overnight. The tension’s so thick, I don’t think it’s ever going to end.

Billy: Hey, don’t do that. We haven’t even got started yet, okay? Don’t blow apart this deal because my mother is having the jitters.

Lily: Come on, Billy, please. It’s more than that.

Billy: It is. My mother is not in the right place right now. Everything she’s going through, it’s coloring her judgment, which is why I am more determined than ever to protect her interests.

Lily: I know. And I– I– I know you’re going to protect her interests. You’re going to be fine, okay? I– I– Maybe Devon’s right. You don’t need me. You can run Abbott-Chancellor all by yourself.

Billy: I don’t want to do that. I want to do it with you because I know how capable you are. I want to do it how we talked about it, okay?

Lily: Okay, are you sure that’s what it is? Or is it just that you need me to get everyone to agree to your takeover?

Billy: Lily, you wanted this. You knew she had the potential to vote this way. You were prepared for this and now, all of a sudden, you’re talking about walking away.

[ Lily sighing ] Lily… have you been playing me this entire time?

Nate: To you, awesome lady.

Audra: To success. Mm. So, tell me, how are things at Chancellor-Winters? I imagine it must be terribly boring there without me on the team.

Nate: Oddly enough, we’ve managed to keep plenty of drama going without your help.

Audra: Oh, fill me in. I’m dying to hear.

Nate: I’m sorry, but I’m not at liberty to discuss it yet.

Audra: Oh.

Nate: All I can say is there will be some seismic shifts happening very soon. And I’m sure you will hear all about it.

Audra: Mm, I can hardly wait.

Nate: Well, stand by. There will be a press release very soon.

Audra: This does sound good. I mean, can’t you give me a little hint? I promise I won’t tell a soul.

Nate: You know what? You’re right. Why should I keep secrets from you?

Audra: You can trust me.

Nate: Oh, I do. I just, um– I want to make sure you can trust me, too. Tell me who this mystery investor in Glissade is.

Audra: Okay, fine. You got me.

Nate: What? No deal?

Audra: You know, I just hope that whatever this big news is means good things for you.

Nate: Oh, there will be plenty of opportunities opening up for me. And this time, I will handle it right and I will not blow it.

Audra: Here’s to the sky really being the limit for both of us.

Jack: I want to think Kyle is much too smart for that vulture’s manipulations.

Diane: Hm. What if he’s not being manipulated?

Jack: Wow. Yeah, I guess we have to consider the possibility he’s doing this willingly.

Diane: I hate suggesting it or even thinking about it.

Jack: No, you’re right. This wouldn’t be the first time he has been lured into betraying us before.

Diane: Yeah, but I’m the one he’s angry at. I’m the one who fired him.

Jack: I’m the one who backed you up.

Diane: True, and you did give me the job over him.

Jack: God, I thought he was over this. Clearly, I was wrong.

Diane: Still, choosing Victor over you? Actively seeking to hurt you?

Jack: No, no, no. I’m not saying it’s true. I’m saying we have to consider the possibility. He has been lured to the dark side before.

Diane: Uh, so, um, according to the projections, the fragrance line is really in demand.

Jack: Yeah, we’ll have to beef up production for the holidays.

Kyle: Yeah, I know you guys are talking about me, but you don’t have to cover for my sake anymore.

Diane: Um, we weren’t covering.

Kyle: Look, I don’t want things to get any more strained than they already are, so I’ve made a decision. I think it’s best for all of us if I find my own place for Harrison and me. Someplace where he won’t be subjected to all this tension. u for a lovely celebration. Between Paris and tonight, I really do feel like I’m on top of the world.

Nate: Hope you don’t have a fear of heights.

Audra: Nope. I’m very comfortable up here. Think I’ll stay a while. Free of the past and firmly focused on the next big thing.

Nate: With any luck, I’ll be joining you up there. The future certainly has endless possibilities.

Audra: Tempting as it is, I’m not going to invite you to my room for a nightcap.

Nate: Hm. Oh. Well, tempting as it is, I will respect your wishes.

Lily: I’m playing you? Like, what does that even mean?

Billy: I mean, it’s all making sense now, to be honest. You and Devon want me out, so we divide the companies. I walk with Chancellor. Does that sound familiar? Is that the game plan here?

Lily: Okay, I– I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Billy: Okay, you fall in love with my plan in order to divide the companies, then once that happens and that’s finalized, then you kick me to the curb.

Lily: Oh, my God.

Billy: I mean, Lily, I was wondering how you came around so easily.

Lily: Okay, you sound delusional right now.

Billy: In fact, there was a moment… there was a moment at the board meeting today between you and Devon, and it seemed very odd when it happened.

Lily: Sorry, what moment?

Billy: He looked you dead in the eye and he very pointedly asked you, “Is this really what you want to do?” As if he was making sure that you could be trusted. Do you remember that?

Lily: Okay. Now you’re asking why I looked at my brother? Do you realize how crazy you sound right now?

Billy: He wanted final confirmation that you were going to go through with this before he voted.

Lily: Okay, Billy, enough. I am not going down this road with you.

Billy: It’s really amazing, actually. I mean, why else would you walk away, right?

Lily: Oh, my God. I didn’t say I’m walking away. I just need some time to think. Is that too much to ask?

[ Lily sighing ] Hey.

Chance: Hey. What happened there? She looked kind of mad.

Billy: Lily’s fine. Everything’s fine.

Chance: Okay, uh, we’re going to grab a table.

Billy: Okay.

Chance: Anyways, uh, back to you. Said you were pretty hopped up about Kyle.

Summer: Yeah, I was. I mean, I– I am.

Chance: Have– have you given any more thought to the whole custody thing?

Summer: I— I know you suggested that I not escalate things or get lawyers involved. He just– he made me so mad earlier.

Chance: No, you didn’t.

Summer: I did. Oof. But you’re right, you’re right. I want to keep things civil. I do. And everything has just now settled down for Harrison. I mean, I don’t want to cause any more turmoil.

Jack: Wait, you and Harrison can’t move out.

Kyle: I don’t have a choice.

Diane: Kyle, you’re taking it too far. Please, don’t take Harrison and leave your family home. Our problem is a– is a business issue. Don’t let it affect your personal life this way.

Kyle: And whose fault is that? I mean, really, Mom. What did you expect was going to happen?

Jack: Listen to me. Neither of us wants you to move out of this house.

Kyle: What about what I want? Oh, oh, yes, that’s right. My wants don’t matter with you two.

Jack: Kyle, Kyle, just don’t rush this. Let’s let the dust settle.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Jack: Look, all of our emotions are high right now. Give it time. Think it through. And remember how much we all love each other.

Diane: Please don’t do this. Come on. We have always been able to settle our differences in the past. And– and we can come back together again.

Kyle: I’m afraid it won’t be that easy this time.

Jack: It wasn’t easy last time. It never is, but we can do this. We can get through this.

Kyle: Dad, it’s different this time. You think things are tense now? It’s only the beginning. Things are about to get way worse.

Jack: Wait, what does that mean?

Diane: What’s about to get worse?

Kyle: You’ll find out soon enough.

Jack: Okay, that’s enough. I’ve had it with the secrets and innuendos.

Diane: What are you doing?

Jack: This has got to stop.

Diane: Well, what are you doing?

Jack: If we can’t get the answers from Kyle, I’m going to get ’em from the mustache myself.

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Nikki: Jack! Hi, good to see you.

Jack: Hey. I’ve been wondering how you’re doing.

Nikki: And yet, you haven’t called.

Jack: Ringer on my phone works.

Nikki: Touché.

Jack: No, seriously. No– no judgment. I’m… I’m happy to see you. I– I assume you’ve been busy. How’s the outpatient program?

Nikki: I have good days and bad, but overall I’m doing well. Today, I feel strong.

Jack: Well, I hope you found a new sponsor and that he or she is giving you all the support you need.

Michael: Voila. What you see before you is a cappuccino with extra foam, and a chai latte. For your pleasure.

Diane: When I said surprise me, I didn’t expect you to be so adventurous.

Michael: You know me better than that.

Diane: Yes, you like a grand gesture.

Michael: All right. Are you going to pick one or am I going to have to do all the work here?

Diane: I’ll take the chai.

Michael: Yes, you will.

Diane: Thank you. You know, I was really happy to get your call. It’s like you have a sixth sense. You could tell I needed someone to vent to today.

Michael: What’s the topic?

[ Diane sighing ]

Diane: I fired Kyle from Jabot this morning.

Michael: Oh. I wasn’t expecting that. Ah, that’s the stuff of a Greek tragedy.

Diane: I was looking for a little support, Michael. Not comparisons to tyrannical parents.

Michael: All right, all right. I’m sorry. What I meant to say is, that couldn’t have been easy. You know, I know exactly how important the family is to Jack and, you know, John Abbott’s legacy is still a guiding force of theirs.

Diane: Yes, don’t I know it. And Jack was not pleased. But I really didn’t have a choice. I mean, Kyle was undermining me. He was looking for any opportunity to prove that he was better suited for my job than I am.

Michael: Doesn’t sound very professional of Kyle.

Diane: Uh-uh.

Michael: Well, maybe a little time off will, um, shake a little sense into the boy.

Diane: Oh, I doubt he’s doing any self-reflecting. Especially since he doesn’t think he did anything wrong. And besides, it almost sounds like he’s already found another job.

Michael: Hmm. Really? Where would Kyle land so fast?

Diane: I’m not sure. He– he was kind of vague about the details, but he just– he said he had something in the works. You know what? It almost sounds like he welcomed being cut loose.

Michael: I wonder.

Diane: What? Have you heard any rumors? Do you know something?

Michael: No, no. It’s– The timing’s interesting.

Diane: Michael, don’t be so cryptic.

Michael: Okay. It’s just a hunch, but I have the sneaking suspicion that Kyle’s job can be traced right back to Victor.

Diane: What?

Victoria: Mmm. You do make a really excellent cup of tea.

Cole: Hmm. Well, I was always a coffee guy before I lived in England. But the Brits, they made me appreciate a good afternoon cuppa.

Victoria: Oh, look at him now. He could serve the King.

Cole: Well, I was always amazed at how seriously they took their tea rituals. You know, it’s a lot more than just boiling water.

Victoria: Oh, you’ve mastered it, for sure.

Cole: Hmm. Well, I could teach you.

Victoria: Mm-mmm. No, I know you could, but I prefer you serving me, actually.

Claire: You two are adorable.

Cole: All right, okay. On another subject. I was hoping that we could have dinner tonight. The three of us. My treat.

Claire: I would love that, but you two are going to have to go without me.

Victoria: Okay. Enough with this whole matchmaking thing.

Claire: That isn’t it. I have other plans.

Victoria: Oh, well, I’m– I’m so happy that you’re making friends. You going to have another girls’ night with Mariah? Is Tessa going to join you this time?

Claire: Actually, it’s with Kyle.

Audra: Hello.

Victor: Oh, my goodness. Look at the two of you. By now, I thought you might have strangled each other, but that obviously is not the case.

Audra: Well, thank you for meeting us, Victor. Uh, we wanted to tell you we’ve smoothed out our differences.

Kyle: And how excited we are to be working with each other.

Victor: I’m so glad to hear that. Please have a seat. You know, I somehow felt that you would reach common ground.

Kyle: Your pitch was persuasive.

Victor: Thank you. Are you all right with leaving Jabot?

Kyle: It’s done. I’m out completely.

Victor: Huh. Welcome.

Audra: Well, we are ready to move full speed ahead. The first step is a press release announcing Glissade’s new leadership team.

Kyle: And how we will be presenting ourselves as the next big thing in the industry, highlighting my experience at Jabot.

Audra: Yeah, we’ll work on that language. Uh, for now, we wanted to see how you wanted us to position your role.

Victor: I want you to keep my name out of it. The mystery investor will remain a mystery.

Victoria: Is this a date?

Cole: I mean, I haven’t even had a drink with this young man yet. Sussed out his intentions.

Claire: Don’t you start.

Cole: Only seems fair to me. I mean, you’ve been giving it to us here.

Claire: It’s not a date. And the topic is going to be Harrison. I– I overheard a heated conversation between Kyle and Summer earlier. I heard lawyers mentioned. So, Kyle suggested we talk about it at dinner.

Victoria: Are you sure you should be going?

Claire: Why wouldn’t I?

Victoria: Because Kyle is technically your boss. And so is Summer. I mean, what if he is trying to win you over to his side of some argument? You should not get in the middle of some conflict between Harrison’s parents. Especially if it’s some legal battle.

Claire: I think you’re overreacting. If anything, he wants a friendly ear.

Victoria: Well, I don’t like it.

Claire: Well, I’m not worried. And you shouldn’t be either. I should go. I have an errand that I want to run first, and I don’t want to be late. You two have a lovely dinner without me.

Cole: Hmm. So, let me guess. You’re going to worry.

Victoria: Oh, absolutely.

Kyle: Victor, I… I hope you don’t mind me asking a question.

Victor: No, go ahead.

Kyle: Why invest so much money into Glissade if you want to remain anonymous? Newman Enterprises used to be quite the player at one point in time. Even rivaled Jabot. I think we should play that up in the press. Why wouldn’t we?

Audra: Well, I think it’s Victor’s prerogative if he wants to be named or not.

Kyle: Well, I just don’t understand the secrecy. Unless, there’s a reason you don’t want your involvement.

Victor: Well, Kyle, there’s nothing nefarious about my decision. All I want to happen is that Glissade succeeds on its own merits. And yours.

Kyle: I’m sorry. I’m– I’m just having a difficult time believing this is just a selfless gesture.

Nikki: I haven’t replaced you yet, not that you are replaceable.

Jack: Nikki, this is an important part of your recovery. You know that. I am sorry I left you in the lurch here.

Nikki: No, you didn’t, Jack. I’ve just been busy focusing on my outpatient treatment, and I decided to wait until that was over, because it can be pretty intense. But I see it as serving the role of a sponsor.

Jack: Okay, I can see that. But if it is that strenuous, a sponsor could offer a lot of support.

Nikki: I know. I know. And don’t worry. I will do it. Soon. I’m feeling so well that, uh, I’m ready to go back to Newman Media.

Jack: Hey, that is great. Work has always given you purpose and focus, and that kind of accomplishment can be empowering.

Nikki: Thank you.

Jack: For what?

Nikki: Understanding that about me.

Jack: You and I know each other pretty well.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. Well, Victor is fighting me on it. Even though I told him I would ease my way in and share my responsibilities, he is digging in. But I know, I know. It’s only out of concern and love.

Jack: He does have a powerful need to protect you.

Nikki: He insists that he knows what I need better than I do. It’s infuriating. It– it’s exhausting. I want to go back to work.

Jack: Well, hopefully, Victor will come around soon.

Nikki: Ever the diplomat. Look, I hope things have calmed down between you and Diane. I still feel guilty that I’m the reason that you jeopardized your life and your marriage.

Diane: What are you saying? You think Kyle’s going to work for Victor Newman?

Michael: I don’t know if that’s exactly it. It’s, like I said, the– the timing. I just think there’s a connection between all this.

Diane: All what?

Michael: Remember how you witnessed Victor firing me?

Diane: Oh, that’s hard to forget.

Michael: Hmm.

Diane: Mmm.

Michael: Well, in order to get back into his good graces, he gave me sort of a loyalty test. I was supposed to rekindle my friendship with you.

Diane: Excuse me?

Michael: Yeah! I had the same reaction.

Diane: Yeah, but why would he do that? How does our friendship benefit Victor?

Michael: I don’t know.

Diane: Okay, hang on a second. So, that’s why you invited me for coffee? You’re sitting there pretending to be my friend when what you’re really doing is pumping me for information for Victor?

Michael: If I didn’t think of you as a true and trustworthy friend, why would I be telling you all this?

Diane: Well, I don’t know. I don’t know. Maybe it’s part of your strategy. Maybe the two of you staged that whole firing in front of me so that I would feel sorry for you, and now you’re pretending to confide in me, when what you’re really doing is helping your boss plan some kind of attack on me.

Michael: Attack?

Diane: Yeah.

Michael: I would never do that to you.

Diane: Well, I don’t know if I believe you. Victor’s manipulations are legendary, and for some reason, the man inspires loyalty in you.

Michael: Please, please just listen to me? I don’t– Listen! I don’t think you’re the target.

Diane: Well, I’m sure Victor doesn’t want you to befriend me because I’m lonely. He clearly has an agenda.

Michael: You think? Of course, he does. After he asked me to do this, he asked Cole to cozy up to Kyle. Now, think about it. Why? Why would he do that?

Diane: Um, okay, so maybe it’s because Claire is Harrison’s nanny, and he doesn’t trust the Abbotts, so he wants Cole to be pals with Kyle, so that it’s some sort of extra security for Claire under the evil Abbott roof.

Michael: No. I’ve known Victor a long time. I know the way he thinks. It’s bigger. It’s bigger than that.

Diane: So, what is it?

Michael: What’s the common denominator between you and Kyle?

Diane: Of course. This has to do with Jack.

Jack: You are not responsible for any tension in my marriage. That’s on me. I’m the one who chose to take the pills that night.

Nikki: Because you were trying to help me.

Jack: Yes, but I think you’ll agree, I went a step too far. And frankly, it was Diane’s fear of my actions that made me see that clearly.

Nikki: So, she was angry.

Jack: She was furious.

[ Nikki sighing ]

Nikki: The things that happened that night are still causing trouble for you, and I hate that. Jack, be honest with me. Diane is the reason why you decided not to continue as my sponsor.

Jack: Her fear may have been a factor, but don’t blame her for this. It was my choice.

Nikki: Well, as much as I would like to, I can’t hold it against her.

Jack: Stop blaming yourself, too. Look, we have worked our way through this.

Nikki: You have, really?

Jack: I swear. We are on the other side of that particular conflict.

Nikki: So, there’s another one.

Jack: The tension between Diane and Kyle hit a breaking point today.

Nikki: That’s what’s been weighing on you.

Jack: It is tearing me apart.

Nikki: Talk to me, Jack. Let me be there for you the way you have been here for me.

Audra: Victor’s investment is a big vote of confidence in the company and us.

Kyle: It would be, if he wasn’t remaining anonymous.

Audra: Leave it.

Victor: Audra, that’s all right. I actually respect Kyle’s suspicion, and his skepticism. Indicative of an active mind.

Kyle: Thank you.

Victor: But my decision stands, and I want you to now redirect your active mind to the business at hand, okay? I expect great things from both of you.

Kyle: Thank you, Victor.

Audra: Thank you.

Kyle: Bye.

Audra: Here’s a helpful career tip. Don’t disrespect the person signing your paychecks. Or are you trying to insult your way out of a job?

Kyle: Oh, I’m not going anywhere. Victor and I go way back. You heard him. He admires someone who looks at all the angles.

Audra: Yeah, apparently not enough to answer all your obnoxious questions.

Kyle: What? You’re telling me you’re not at least suspicious of his motives.

Audra: The– the why doesn’t matter. He made it possible for me to take Glissade from Tucker. I don’t see why you can’t let it go.

Kyle: Oh, I don’t know. A gut feeling? Come on, Audra. He purchased a cosmetics company that, if we succeed, will rival Jabot. Then he lured me away from that family company and made me co-CEO.

Audra: Well, it didn’t take a lot of luring. Sounded like you were ready to jump ship.

Kyle: Yes, because there has been a lot of behind-the-scenes drama that has made me dissatisfied. You’ve known this.

Audra: I’ve known about you pretending it existed to double-cross Tucker.

Kyle: And now it’s all real, and Victor’s taking advantage of it. But there’s no way he could have known about how I felt before he gave me the job offer. That’s what bothers me. He came to me out of the blue, said that I should have the top spot over my mom. He was working me. I didn’t bite. I didn’t agree with him. Not at first.

Audra: Doesn’t mean he doesn’t sense your real feelings. He’s savvy. Good at reading people.

Kyle: Yeah, so am I. Which is why I think this job offer has very little to do with Victor’s great confidence in me. No, no, this is about Victor versus my father. He… He is up to something.

Audra: And what if he is? Is that a deal-breaker? Are you going to go running back to play third fiddle at your family’s company again?

Kyle: All I want is Glissade to be a success. If that is a blow against Jabot, all the better.

Diane: Victor’s hatred of Jack is epic. I should know. I was wounded in many of their battles. But is this really war again?

Michael: Please, I’ve never bought any of their declarations of peace. They were tenuous at best. And now, these two seemingly innocuous requests of Cole and me to befriend you and Kyle. I– I can’t stop spinning scenarios in my head. And none of them are good.

Diane: Well, Victor was furious with Jack when he, you know, overdosed, took pills, to try and help Nikki. He said it was stupid, it was dangerous, and that Jack would regret it.

Michael: Yeah, and he didn’t waste any time riling you up about it, from what you told me about that conversation I walked in on.

Diane: Yeah, it was right before you were fired. Victor made a big point of sitting down and– and telling me how Jack’s actions were a massive betrayal of me.

Michael: He was trying to stir up trouble between you and Jack.

Jack: Ever since I made Diane my co-CEO, and moved Kyle to the Chief Operating Officer spot, the conflict between them has grown.

Nikki: Kyle hasn’t liked taking orders from his mother.

Jack: No, more like he’s telling the whole world that he is the better person for her job, including Diane.

Nikki: Hmm. She didn’t take that well.

Jack: No, not well at all. She tries to talk to him, that only makes matters worse. He denies it, claims she’s overreacting, being too sensitive. He’s only doing his job.

Nikki: Well, is he?

Jack: He’s overreached. He definitely has. And a few too many times, and Diane felt she had no choice but to fire him.

Nikki: Oh, my God. How did he take that?

Jack: Not well. I’ve stayed out of it, hoping the two of them could work things out, and now I regret that. If I’d only somehow intervened, maybe we could stop things from escalating this far.

Nikki: Jack, it is not your fault. I doubt you could have changed the outcome. Maybe it was just a momentary flare-up, and they’ll come around.

Jack: I’m not so sure. Kyle may have found a new job.

Nikki: What? Where?

Jack: He won’t say.

Kyle: Here I invite you to dinner and I’m late.

Claire: Oh, so rude. No. I’ve only been here for like two minutes.

Kyle: Still, I apologize.

Claire: No need. Busy day?

Kyle: To say the least.

Claire: Well, I know you said you wanted to fill me in on what was going on between you and Summer, but I get the feeling you’d rather forget about today.

Kyle: Well, tempting as it is, I think I need to process it. Things got even more complicated after I saw you.

Claire: Happy to listen.

Kyle: Well, first, I think I need to fill you in on what you walked in on between Summer and me. She wants to revisit our custody arrangement.

Claire: It’s because of me, isn’t it?

Kyle: Uh, I suppose that’s part of it. She’s not, um, getting used to you being Harrison’s nanny as quickly as I thought she would.

Claire: Am I being fired?

Kyle: What? No, no, of course not. Harrison adores you. Summer accepts and acknowledges that. She appreciates it.

Claire: Thank goodness.

Kyle: I think there’s something else at play here. Summer doesn’t like a business move I’m making,

Claire: Mmm, why would Summer care about that?

Kyle: I need you to keep this quiet for now.

Claire: I won’t tell a soul.

Kyle: Summer doesn’t like who I’m going into business with. A woman named Audra Charles.

Claire: Audra? I know Audra from my time at Newman Media when I was Nikki’s assistant.

Kyle: Huh.

Claire: She’s a powerhouse. I got the sense that she didn’t trust me, but she had good reason.

Kyle: Well, she doesn’t trust me either.

Claire: But she hired you?

Kyle: Well, she runs a cosmetics company, and I know the industry.

Claire: And why would that bother Summer?

Kyle: Audra and I worked together before, and we have a tumultuous history.

Claire: So, why would you leave your good job Jabot to work together again?

Kyle: I was fired by my mother.

Claire: Well, now this all makes a little bit more sense.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Claire: Can I give you some unsolicited advice?

Kyle: Sure.

Claire: Revenge is never worth it.

Cole: You’re awfully quiet.

Victoria: Sorry, I just– I can’t shake this worry that I have about Claire.

Cole: Well, I know you have concerns about her having dinner with Kyle, but she assured you that it’s all right. And she was so excited and upbeat.

Victoria: Yeah, but that’s what I’m worried about. I just don’t want her getting caught in the middle of something messy.

Cole: It’s just a meal.

Victoria: Yeah, but what is Kyle’s agenda? She said that Summer mentioned lawyers. I mean, clearly there is some kind of conflict between the two of them. And if it’s about Harrison, what if Kyle is trying to get Claire on his side?

Cole: That’s a lot of assumptions.

Victoria: Well, I have been in divorces and– and custody battles, and– and it can get very ugly. And– Summer, she’s– she’s never trusted Claire. She never wanted her to be Harrison’s nanny in the first place. I’m sorry, but I just don’t see this ending well.

Cole: Vic, it’s just– it’s just none of our business.

Victoria: It is! It is our business when Claire might be caught in the middle of all of it.

Cole: Okay, okay. All right.

Victoria: I’m sorry. I– I know I’m worrying about the what-ifs. I get that, but this is all so new to Claire, and I feel like it’s my job to look out for her.

Cole: You’re doing a great job. I mean, look at how far she’s come.

Victoria: Mm. Yeah, well, a big part of that is due to you.

[ Cole sighing ]

Cole: It’s the great joy of my life to see her so happy.

Victoria: Yes, I want– I want her to stay that way.

Cole: Well– Vic, Vic, listen, honey. We have got to let her make her own choices.

Victoria: Yes, I know that, but we also– We have to at least try to undo some of the damage that Jordan did raising her. That witch was nothing but… revengeful, and– and she taught her nothing but manipulation. And we need to show her that there’s another life, and try to steer her away from conflict.

Cole: You’re right, about all of that. But there’s also a part of that that’s leading by example.

Victoria: I’m sorry. I don’t follow.

Cole: To teach her to enjoy the here and the now, and no more of the spinning these worst-case scenarios.

Victoria: Are you saying that’s what I’m doing?

Cole: Did you see how happy she was when she walked out that door?

[ Victoria sighing ]

Victoria: Yes, but I–

Cole: Okay, I think for tonight, that we let her have dinner with a friend, free of any worries or strife.

Kyle: Taking this job with Audra, it isn’t about payback.

Claire: So, you have no feelings about your mother firing you?

Kyle: Oh, no, I have plenty. Uh, relief, excitement, hope. I– it’s the best thing that could have happened. I mean, things with my mom were becoming untenable. I was ready to quit.

Claire: But she beat you to it?

Kyle: I rescued a deal for the company that she was about to botch. Her ego was hurt, so she handed me my walking papers.

Claire: And what about your father? Doesn’t he have the last word?

Kyle: Mm. Mm-hmm. He backed her up.

Claire: Ouch.

Kyle: Mm.

Claire: That’s gotta hurt.

Kyle: No, it– it was the best thing that could have happened. I mean, I can leave the family company without any guilt. I can put all that frustration behind me and now I can show the world what I can do. I– I’m free to show what Kyle Abbott can achieve when he’s not being held back by good old mom and dad.

Claire: I’m glad that you seem so happy about it.

Kyle: I am. You know, I– I– I want to toast to my new freedom. I– I want to turn this dinner into a celebration, uh… to my day of liberation.

[ Claire laughing ]

Michael: So, did Victor’s tactics work?

[ Diane laughing ]

Diane: Well, I knew he was pushing my buttons. But like I told you then, I was as upset with Jack as he was. Maybe even more so. I mean, Victor and Jack are sworn enemies, but Jack is my husband. I expected better of him. And as much as I hate to admit it, Victor’s right. I– I did feel betrayed by the risk Jack took for Nikki.

Michael: So he did. He did. He stirred up trouble between you and Jack.

Diane: No, because I knew Victor was goading me. I didn’t run home and start a fight about it.

Michael: No, but it did get under your skin.

Diane: All right, well, there hasn’t been any more problems about that. I think that knowing that Jack’s not Nikki’s sponsor any more has helped.

Michael: So, it hasn’t caused any lingering issues between you two?

Diane: Why are you pushing me on this?

Michael: Because if this is Victor’s new mind game, I’m trying to see if it’s working.

Diane: Well, Michael, you even warned me yourself about Jack and Nikki’s incredible bond. But no, there hasn’t been any more tension on that front.

Michael: Then fine, so things are still solid between you and Jack. That’s a relief.

Diane: Why are you telling me all this, anyway? If– if Victor’s really planning all this, then you’re betraying his trust. I mean, I thought the whole point of befriending me was to prove your loyalty to him.

Michael: Because I get the sense that I might have to step in and protect Victor from himself.

[ Diane chuckling ]

Diane: How noble of you.

Michael: And more importantly, I care about you, Diane. You’re my friend. And I don’t want to see you trapped in another Victor-Jack war. You’ve turned your life around. You don’t need Victor to implode it now.

Victor: Thank you.

Diane: Oh. Oh, by all means, Victor. Join us.

Victor: So, I understand your son Kyle is leaving Jabot?

Diane: Oh, listening to idle gossip? How unbecoming.

Victor: Well, I gotta tell you that I’m not surprised, because every time I’ve run into him in the past, he seems to complain about being constrained by his parents.

Diane: You know, Victor, why don’t you find someone else to aim your insults at today?

Michael: Yes, Victor. Diane’s not looking for a fight.

Victor: I’m not fighting, I’m just making an observation, you know? Yeah. I’m not blaming you for his dissatisfaction, I blame Jack.

Diane: Well, I’m probably going to regret this, but how do you figure that?

Victor: You know, he made the egregious mistake of appointing you as co-CEO of Jabot. You certainly weren’t qualified, were you? By doing so, he demoted his own son, therefore causing a lot of upset and dissatisfaction. And you are hardly qualified to fill that position, are you?

Diane: Wow, I do regret that. Um, my promotion was not just Jack’s decision. Kyle was very much a part of the discussion. But you know what? Your rumor sources are correct. Kyle is leaving Jabot, and I heard that he might already have another job.

Victor: Hm.

Diane: Hm.

Victor: Well, I’m sorry that he’s leaving you. Let me ask you something. When will you run out of excuses for Jack Abbott?

Diane: Well, let me ask you something. When are you going to explain yourself? Because I know that you hate me as much as you hate Jack, and yet lately you’re trying to protect me. So, what are you up to?

Nikki: Why would Kyle be secretive about his new position? You’re going to find out about it anyway.

Jack: That’s the worst part of it. Kyle is so bitter, it’s like he’s holding back information just to punish Diane and me.

Nikki: Well, he might be mad at her, but he worships you.

Jack: Well, he may have at one time, but not right now, and I hate it. We live in the same house, we are family first and foremost, far more important than anything that happens at the office.

Nikki: And you will find a way to remind him of that. He just needs time to cool off.

Jack: God, the look in his eye when I backed Diane and her decision, it cut right through me.

Nikki: So you agreed with her that he needed to be fired?

Jack: No, in the moment, I understood he pushed her to that decision, but now I’m wondering what it’s going to cost us. I mean, it’s one thing to lose a COO, it’s quite another when your son decides to cut you out of his personal life.

Nikki: Jack, I can see that you’re hurting. You will find a way to bring your family together, I know it. That’s who you are.

Kyle: To a new chapter.

Claire: I’ve never really had champagne like this before.

Kyle: Oh, you mean this expensive? It’s definitely a different experience than the cheap stuff.

[ Claire laughing ]

Claire: No, I mean, I don’t really drink alcohol.

Kyle: Wait, you’re kidding. I could have sworn I’ve seen you with a drink.

Claire: You’ve seen me with the seltzer and lime. Sometimes, I order a glass of wine to fit in.

Kyle: What about margarita night with Mariah?

Claire: Sometimes, I take a few sips so that no one feels weird. Mariah went through all that effort. I didn’t want her to feel awkward or like she was drinking alone. But you’d be amazed, people don’t really seem to notice if you don’t make a big deal about it. And here I am making a big deal about it. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to put a damper on your celebration.

Kyle: No, no, no, no, I had no idea you were sober.

Claire: Oh, no, it’s– it’s not like that, it’s just… Jordan forbade it. She said it clouds your judgment, so I never developed a habit or– or a taste for it.

Kyle: Well, let’s get you a mocktail to toast with.

Claire: Well, hang on there, just a second. I’m actually quite curious. Champagne always seemed so elegant to me, like something that fun and carefree people always have in the fridge, ready to pop open with any excuse.

Kyle: Mm, I don’t want to corrupt you.

Claire: Well, I can take a sip. To toast. To new chapters.

Kyle: For both of us. Hm?

Claire: Mm!

Kyle: Hm. Hm.

[ Kyle laughing ]

Claire: Bubbly.

Kyle: Nice try, but that is not a face that says carefree and fun.

[ Claire laughing ]

Claire: I guess I’ll have to stick to my usual.

Kyle: Mm-hmm. One seltzer and lime, coming up.

Diane: Mm-hmm.

Victor: But you’re quite right, I do not like you. But my loathing of your husband supersedes that. Hope you both end up desperate, and alone and miserable. And I’m sure I won’t have to lift a finger to make that happen. You do it all on your own.

Diane: Wow. There’s the Victor that I know so well.

Victor: Mmm.

Diane: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Michael, kindly follow me to the ranch. Some business to discuss.

Michael: I thought I was fired.

Victor: I’ll see you at the ranch.

[ Diane scoffing ]

[ Michael scoffing ].

Michael: I admire your fortitude for sitting through all that hot mess without exploding. And thank you for not throwing me under the bus by revealing what I told you.

Diane: Well, I wouldn’t have done that to you. And I doubt it would have helped get a straight answer out of him anyway.

[ Michael chuckling ]

Michael: The man remains a mystery.

[ Diane laughing ]

Diane: I think you like the challenge of figuring him out. And I hope you do. Because I’m convinced you’re right. He’s after Jack. But how? What is his plan of attack?

Michael: Well, by the way he’s prodding you, he’s definitely ramping up against Jack. But how and when the attack will happen, only Victor knows for sure.

Diane: All right, follow him to the ranch and see what you can find out. I need to tell Jack about this so we can get ahead of it, before it’s too late.

Kyle: Oh, thank you for joining me. I had a good time. Talking to you made the stress of today disappear.

Claire: Are you sure that wasn’t the champagne?

Kyle: That may have played a part, given that I had to drink most of the bottle.

Claire: Well, I’m sorry I couldn’t help you with that.

Kyle: We should do this again. Find you a perfect signature mocktail.

Claire: Something that says fun and elegant and carefree?

Kyle: I don’t think you need a drink to say that. It’s who you are.

Claire: I’d like to do this again sometime.

Kyle: Yeah, me too.

Claire: Bye.

Kyle: Bye.

[ Kyle sighing ]

Cole: Well, you’re being just a little obvious.

Victoria: What? I thought I heard something, that’s all.

Cole: Ah, you’re watching for Claire to come home from dinner.

Victoria: Look, I know it’s silly. I know she’s a grown woman, but I can’t help it. We– we weren’t there for her teenage years. We didn’t get to be there for her first date.

Cole: Are you going to pounce on her the moment she walks through the door?

Victoria: Yes, I am. And I don’t care what you say. I — I want all the details. I want her to recount the whole evening. I’m a mother. It’s my prerogative to be overprotective.

Cole: Well, I’m not going to try to talk you out of it anymore because I think it’s sweet. And if you’re going to continue to be the worried mom, I am going to be the reassuring dad.

Victoria: Okay, then. You can tell me what I want to hear.

Cole: Our daughter is safe, and she’s happy, and she’s going to stay that way.

[ Cole chuckling ]

Diane: Oh, good. I’m glad you’re home. I have some news.

Jack: Please tell me you worked things out with Kyle.

Diane: No, no, no. But I was having an interesting conversation with Michael Baldwin. And Victor showed up and started talking about Kyle leaving Jabot.

Jack: But how would he know that already?

Diane: That’s exactly my question. Jack, I think Victor’s up to something. And Michael thinks that Kyle’s job prospect has something to do with Newman Enterprises.

[ door opening ]

Jack: Kyle would not dare to… Hey! What are you up to with Victor Newman?

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Summer: Yeah, I’m just at the house to check on Harrison now, so could you push my four o’clock to five? You know what, actually? Could we just reschedule that for tomorrow morning? Yeah, I just want to spend some extra time with my little guy. Okay, thank you. Bye.

Traci: Abby, honey, I’m going to go make some tea. Would you like some?

Abby: No, thank you.

Traci: Something a little stronger, maybe? Abby, are you okay?

Abby: I guess so.

Traci: Ashley was so happy to see you. She just lit up when you walked into the room. It was the right thing for you to come.

Abby: It was so hard to see her that way. Locked away in an institution. So vulnerable and alone. I had no idea it had gotten this bad.

Traci: I know. We– we didn’t know that either until we came back to Paris the second time and your mom was able to sort of put together what happened to her.

Abby: It sounded so terrible.

Traci: It was. But Ashley is on her way back. She has made tremendous progress. Even since the last time I was there to visit. That’s what you have to hold on to. Focus on the hope that Ashley can put all of this behind her.

[ Abby sighing ]

Billy: Hey, just the two of us?

Lily: Uh, yeah. Devon’s on his way.

Billy: Okay, great. When he arrives, we will call Abby and Jill and we can get the show on the road. Abbott-Chancellor, here we come.

Lily: Well, I wouldn’t get ahead of yourself.

Billy: Why do you say that? Is there a problem?

Lily: Uh, have you spoken to Jill?

Billy: Yeah, I talked to her this morning. I made sure that she knows everything’s going to go according to plan.

Lily: Okay, well, that’s not the message that I got. She’s concerned that maybe I’m not completely on board with the move and that I might be having second thoughts.

Billy: Well, I hope you set her straight.

Lily: I mean, I tried to reassure her.

Billy: You’re not thinking about what Devon said yesterday, are you?

Lily: No.

Billy: Okay, because Lily, I swear on my life, I would never do that, okay? I would never use you to try and push this vote through. I would never betray you like that. And if I’m excited and jazzed up about running this company together with you, it’s because– because I am, and I think it’s going to be great, and I hope that you feel the same way.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, I’m going to follow through on what needs to be done and that I can promise.

Billy: Okay, good. That’s all I needed to hear.

Lily: I think the person that we have to worry about is your mother.

Summer: Hi.

Claire: Hello, Summer.

Summer: I was hoping to take Harrison out for some ice cream after his first day at camp.

Claire: Oh, no, I’m sorry.

Summer: Don’t tell me you beat me to it again.

Claire: It isn’t that. Um, Harrison’s just so worn out from playing with the other kids that he’s upstairs right now taking a nap. I think all that activity must have gotten to him.

Summer: Are you sure that’s all it is?

Claire: What do you mean?

Summer: Well, it’s just, it’s Harrison’s first day being away by himself since the kidnapping and I’m just– I’m worried that he might be having some issues with that.

Claire: He didn’t seem to be.

Summer: What about the other campers? I mean, were they giving him a hard time at all?

Claire: No. Summer, everyone got along great. Harrison had a really good day. And a lot of his friends go to this camp. They all know the story, or a version of it, and they think Harrison’s a hero.

Summer: And you see that as a positive thing?

Claire: I don’t see it as a problem. Do you?

Summer: Harrison might enjoy the attention right now, but it also could trigger traumatic memories for him when he was terrified. I just, I don’t want him to have any more nightmares.

Claire: I understand your concerns. I have the same ones. But I swear to you that if I thought those things were happening, I would tell you. I feel like camp is a great thing for him right now.

Summer: So, you’re an expert on summer camps, too.

Abby: You know, Aunt Traci, I’m trying to stay positive, but when I think about what my mom went through with Alan’s psychotic brother.

Traci: Yes, if it was a horror movie, nobody would believe it.

Abby: And I was in the dark the whole time. Even when I felt like my mom was off, I just went about my life thinking that my mom was having mood swings. But the truth was, she was being driven out of her mind.

Traci: I know and I’m so sorry.

Abby: How could you do this to me? You didn’t think I could handle it?

Traci: No, no, that’s not it at all.

Abby: Because I can, you know?

Traci: Of course you can, Abby. Of course, you can.

Abby: Then why did everyone shut me out? I wanted to be there for my mom, the way that she had been there for me all of these years, but my mom must have been thinking her– her only daughter was the only person in her family who didn’t care about what she was going through.

Traci: That’s not it at all. Ashley wanted to protect you.

Abby: You know, Billy said the same thing. But I don’t know because my mom is struggling. She was struggling and you want me to believe that she had the frame of mind to order you to keep me out of it?

Traci: Honey, it’s the truth. When Ashley was really herself, she didn’t want any of this to worry you.

Abby: You should have told me.

Traci: You know what? If we had it to do over again, we would. Your mother was in such a fragile state of mind, we didn’t want to do anything to upset her. You’re right. Abby, we had no business making that decision for you. I’m sorry. I, of all people, should know better.

Abby: Why? What do you mean?

Traci: Well, I– I’ve always been the youngest, until years later when Billy came along, Jack and Ashley’s first instinct was always to protect me from any crisis in the family. It got even worse when I moved to New York. Some harrowing thing would happen and I wouldn’t hear about it for weeks, sometimes months.

Abby: So, you get it.

Traci: I do get it and I should have got it sooner. And I promise, it will never happen again. Not with me.

[ knocking on door ]

Alan: Hello.

Traci: Alan, what are you doing here? Hi.

Alan: Special delivery.

Traci: What– what’s this?

Alan: Something I thought you might like. Open it. Go ahead.

Traci: Uh, okay.

[ Traci gasping ]

Traci: Oh, it’s– it’s gorgeous.

Alan: I saw you admiring it through the window of that boutique, so I thought I’d surprise you.

Traci: You did.

Alan: Good.

Traci: Thank you. Alan, I just– I love it. Oh, my gosh. Come in. Please come in. Sorry.

Alan: Abby.

Abby: Hi.

Alan: When– when did you get in?

Abby: Last night.

Alan: Abby, Ashley’s gonna be so happy that you’re here. She’s gonna be really thrilled to see you.

Traci: Actually, we just came from visiting her.

Alan: And how did she seem?

Traci: Um, Abby is a little shaken by seeing her mom in the hospital like that, but as I explained, it’s night and day from when she was admitted. I really feel like her treatment is going very well.

Alan: This is what my colleagues are saying as well. You know, they’re all very optimistic about a full recovery, really. But it’s just one small step at a time, you know?

Abby: Yeah, yeah, I’m– I’m trying to accept that, but it’s hard since this is all new information for me.

Alan: Yeah.

Abby: But, Alan, I’m actually glad that you’re here because I wanted to thank you in person for everything you did for my mom.

Alan: Oh, well, that’s, uh, that’s very kind of you, although I wouldn’t be surprised if you felt the opposite way.

Abby: You’re not responsible for what your brother did.

Traci: That’s what I keep reminding him.

Abby: You know, what happened to my mom was– was horrible, but you lost your brother and I can’t imagine how hard that is.

Alan: I lost Martin a long time ago, really, but, uh, thank you. Thank you very much. That was very kind of you to say.

[ phone pinging ]

Traci: Is everything all right, honey?

Abby: You know how I said I was strong enough to handle anything? This might put that to the test.

Billy: You don’t have to worry about Mom.

Lily: Well, you keep saying that, but she did not seem like she was on board with the dividing the companies. She had very strong concerns.

Billy: Okay, yeah, she voiced those concerns to me as well, but I think one thing we’re forgetting here is that I have her voting power, okay, so it’s gonna be fine.

Lily: Are you sure that’s still on?

Billy: Yes, of course it is.

Lily: Then why did she tell me that she might vote on her own today? Oh, my God. Billy, I thought you had this wrapped up.

Billy: I did. I do.

Lily: Okay, it doesn’t seem that way.

Billy: No, let’s not blow this out of proportion.

Lily: This plan is completely off the rails.

Billy: Lily, it’s fine.

Lily: I mean, you led me, you led all of us to believe that she was 100% on board with this. So were you lying or was that just false bravado?

Billy: No, of course not. I’ll call her right now to work it out.

Lily: It’s too late for that.

Billy: Lily, calm down. We’re fine.

Lily: Okay, don’t tell me to calm down because I might have just turned on my brother for nothing. I mean, what are we gonna do? We’re gonna work here miserably ever after?

Billy: Of course not.

Lily: How do you think that’s gonna turn out?

Billy: Listen, hold on. Just let me explain it, okay?

Lily: Yeah, sure, explain how we’re headed off a cliff.

Billy: Lily, we’re fine. I did not lie to you and I’m not trying to be big man here, okay? I am very confident that my mother is not gonna backstab me like that. She knows how important this is to me personally and professionally, and if she did something like that, that type of betrayal would cause a permanent rupture. She does not want that right now, especially not now, okay? This vote will go our way. I promise you that. This merger will end today as is planned.

Devon: Everybody ready for this meeting?

Lily: Uh, yeah. Jill and Abby are ready to go.

Devon: Let’s do it.

Billy: Um, can you give me a minute? Actually, there’s, uh… There’s something I would like to share with you.

Devon: Can we just get to the end of this meeting, Billy?

Billy: I think you’re gonna want to know this.

Devon: If this is, like, a last-minute trick you’re trying to pull, I’m gonna leave.

Billy: It’s not. In fact, I think it’ll help explain my reasoning and my urgency behind wanting to separate the companies.

Devon: Okay.

Billy: Uh… my mom… she’s sick.

Traci: Well, this board meeting sounds really big.

Abby: It is. I– I wish I could tell you about it, but, um–

Traci: Oh, honey, no. I’ve been around enough Jabot deals. I understand discretion. You tell me about it when it’s all over.

Abby: I will. I promise.

Traci: I have no doubt that whatever decision is required, you’ll make the right one.

Abby: Thank you. Um, I’m gonna go take it up in my bedroom. That way, it won’t bother you two.

Alan: Well, I was, uh, gonna ask Traci out for drinks anyway, if you’d like.

Traci: Oh, I would love to.

Alan: All right, great. And please, uh, join us after your call, if you’d like. We’ll have Traci text you where we are.

Traci: Is it the same place?

Alan: Yes. It’s beginning to feel like our place a little bit, huh? Shall we?

Traci: Yeah, let’s.

Abby: All right. And we’ll, uh, we’ll talk to you later.

Traci: Bye.

Alan: Bye-bye.

Devon: What do you mean that she’s sick? Like, what’s wrong with her?

Billy: Fancy medical words for her heart. It’s not working the way it’s supposed to.

Devon: And what did the doctors say?

Billy: Well, I mean, she’s getting treatment and they’re testing new medications, but, uh, she’s not out of the woods yet, and you know doctors, they’re not gonna guarantee anything.

Devon: All right. And it’s been going on for a while? Wow.

Billy: Look, I would have said something earlier, but she swore me to secrecy, but I– I hope this helps you understand why I wanted to add– want to add Abbott to the company letterhead because, you know, for her… For her legacy while she’s still here to see it.

Devon: Yeah. All right. And, hey, you knew about this?

Lily: I did.

Billy: Lily’s the only one that I confided in, and– and Chance knows because my mom told him personally, but she doesn’t want anyone to know about this, so out of respect for my mom, I hope we can not say anything during the call.

Devon: Oh, yeah, for sure.

Billy: Thank you.

Devon: I won’t say a word.

Billy: Appreciate it.

Devon: Yeah. I do find this very interesting, though.

Billy: What’s interesting?

Devon: The timing is interesting. It’s… You essentially decided to drop this bomb right before we’re about to decide on dividing the company.

Billy: Yeah, I– I understand that, but I– I thought it’d be a good thing to, uh, to let you know where I’m coming from.

Devon: Well, I think the– the jury is still out on that.

Billy: Why do you say that?

Devon: Well, because you could have shared this information with me back when Jill first gave you all of her power, or when you first came up with this idea to demerge the company. But you didn’t do that. You’ve waited ’til right now. And why at the last moment? Is it to try and get a sympathy vote out of me?

Billy: I see it as a courtesy.

Devon: Oh, okay. I mean, if you say so.

Billy: You can think whatever you want, okay? I really don’t care how you see me or my motives. At the end of the day, my mother gave me her voting power, so if you want to turn this into a conspiracy theory, you go right ahead, but you’re playing that game by yourself.

Jill: Hello?

Billy: Hi, Mom.

Devon: Hey.

Jill: Ah, I’ve been waiting. Surely everyone’s on by now.

Devon: Just have to get ahold of Abby. Lily You look good, Jill.

Jill: Oh, thanks.

Lily: Yeah, you seem rested.

Jill: Well, God knows I’ve been getting plenty of that.

Devon: How you feeling, Jill?

Jill: I’ve been feeling okay. Why do you ask?

Devon: I just haven’t talked to you in a while. Just curious.

Jill: Yeah, sure you were. You told them, didn’t you, Billy?

Traci: Are you sure you’re okay being here?

Alan: Yeah, I’m having a great time.

Traci: Good. I– I just was–

[ Traci sighing ]

Traci: Never mind.

Alan: What is it, Traci?

Traci: Well, I know that this is the place that Ashley met Martin and the whole thing started and I’m sure this is bringing a lot of things up for you.

Alan: Well, it does.

Traci: And it doesn’t bother you?

Alan: It’s kind of a closure in a way, you know? I mean, I have to live with Martin’s crimes, his illness, the fact that he was sad and lonely, but also, you know, I’m mourning someone I love very much. It’s– it’s…

Traci: Complicated emotions.

Alan: Yeah, very complicated. But, you know, being here with you, it feels like you, uh… you cleanse the place, you know?

[ Traci laughing ]

Alan: I feel like I’m replacing the bad memories I had here with good memories of you.

Traci: Oh, well, good. I’m so glad that you think these are gonna be good memories.

Alan: No, they already are. They already are. No, I feel like you, uh, I feel like you sage the place, you know?

Traci: Sage?

Alan: Yeah, you know, when they burn sage to drive away negative energy? I– I… I feel like you, uh, you do that.

Traci: Well, I don’t know about that.

Alan: Well, it’s true. Being with you is… It’s just very reassuring. You know, your kindness, compassion… It’s just very rare.

Traci: Oh, well, thank you.

Alan: Well, that’s why I like talking to you so much. You mean that. I know all that’s real.

Traci: Alan, I– I think that when you have been through some of the experiences that I’ve been through, well, I have started to look at life as a continuum, from the very great joy to bone-cracking sorrow, you know? Um, from happiness to heartbreak, love, sadness. The whole messy package. Y– you just have to find a way to accept it. All of it. And you have to find a way to move forward. At least that’s what I’ve tried to do.

Alan: That is a lesson we can all learn from you.

Traci: Oh, no, no, no. You flatter me again and I think that we’ve had quite enough of talking about me.

Alan: Oh, I don’t think so. I could talk about you all night long.

Traci: Oh, well, but I know so little about you.

Alan: Oh, well, there’s not really much to tell.

Traci: I think I should be the judge of that.

Alan: Oh, okay. So, uh, what do you want to know?

Traci: Uh… everything.

Claire: Summer, you’re clearly upset. Let’s talk about it.

Summer: Look, I– I already told you, I’m just concerned about my son.

Claire: I understand that.

Summer: I– I don’t know how you could, considering you’ve never had a child, especially one who just went through a horrific event like Harrison just did.

Claire: Caused by my Aunt Jordan, yes, I know.

Summer: I wasn’t bringing up that part.

Claire: You don’t have to. It’s true. I’ve never had kids. And up until recently, I never had parents or their love or desire to do what’s best for me, but I do have that now and I can see how much they worry about me. I can feel it. So, I must know a little bit what it must be like for you. And I can only tell you what I’ve already said. Harrison is a really strong and resilient little boy and a big part of that is because he’s so completely confident in his parents’ love for him. And Harrison’s love for you, it’s as natural to him as breathing. And I would just, I would hate if you felt that… That I was in some way hurting that.

Kyle: Hey. I got your message. Is everything all right?

Claire: I’ll go check on Harrison and see if he’s gotten a second wind.

Summer: No, I can do it. We’ll talk after.

Kyle: What did I just walk in on?

Claire: Nothing you haven’t seen before. I don’t think Summer’s ever going to be comfortable with me being in Harrison’s life.

Jill: Damn it, Billy!

Billy: Uh, let me explain, okay?

Jill: I specifically told you not to tell anyone about my condition, if that’s what you want to call it.

Billy: Okay, I understand that, but given the circumstances, I thought it was fair that they know.

Jill: What about my right to privacy?

Billy: Again, Mom, I’m sorry, but I made the call.

Jill: Why did you make the call? Was it to get Devon and Lily to feel sorry for me so they would give you what you want?

Billy: Yeah, you and Devon share that opinion. It’s not true, by the way.

Lily: How are you feeling, Jill?

Devon: Is there anything that you need or that we can do for you?

Jill: No, but thank you, thank you. I’ve got a lot of good doctors, so many that I can’t even remember their names. In fact, there’s even a rumor I might live.

Lily: Well, Abby will have to know about this, but besides her, we will not tell another soul.

Jill: Speaking of Abby, where is she?

Devon: I’ll let her know we’re ready.

Jill: Good. It’s time to get this over with.

Devon: Yeah, we’re all here. How you doing?

Abby: It’s been a long day, but we can talk about it later.

Devon: All right, for sure. I’ll call you afterwards.

Jill: Let’s get started.

Lily: I’m calling this meeting of the Chancellor Winters Board of Directors to discuss the proposed separation of the two companies.

Jill: Since this involves the future of the company that I built, I’m going to be exercising my own vote.

Billy: Understood. You know where I stand. And I’m hoping now that everyone had a little bit of time with the proposal, this vote will be a formality.

Devon: It might be to you. It’s not to me, though.

Billy: Okay, Devon, why don’t you go ahead and voice your concerns?

Devon: Just a little curious about how we’re actually going to divide things up. Who’s going to get what?

Billy: Well, we’ve already talked about this, Chancellor. We’ll take all the assets that they came in with, and the same thing will happen with Winters.

Devon: Right, I understand that part. But what about the new divisions that were created after the merger took place, like the video games and Omega Sphere? Who gets that?

Billy: We can figure that out later. Right now, this is an overall concept on whether we want to divide the companies.

Devon: Right, but how the assets are divided is part of the overall concept. And I’d like to not just kick that down the road and wait.

Billy: Okay. Um… Because gaming falls more easily under the Winters umbrella, you can have Omega Sphere. Every other company that was created after and under this merger, Abbott-Chancellor, we’ll take those companies. Does that make sense, everyone?

Devon: Yeah, sounds good to me.

Billy: Great. Any other concerns?

Abby: Should we have a vote whether to discuss the details now, or wait?

Billy: I vote waiting.

Lily: I agree.

Jill: I’ll make that a majority. Let’s vote.

[ Traci laughing ]

Traci: I can see that I’ve terrified you. Oh, Alan. When I meant that I wanted to know everything about you, about you, Martin doesn’t have to be a part of this.

Alan: Well, it’s kind of hard to do that without including Martin.

Traci: Ah, twins, of course.

Alan: Mm. We were inseparable, you know? All the cliches abound. Two halves of the same whole. But I’ll say this, it’s impossible to be lonely when you grow up a twin.

Traci: Oh. And I’m very close to my brother and sister, but I’m sure it’s nothing like that. Yeah– to grow up with such companionship, to have that sense of security that there’s someone on Earth who knows you better than anyone else, must be a really intense bond.

Alan: It is, exactly. Ah, the things we used to do when we were kids.

Traci: Like what?

Alan: Mmm. We used to pretend to be each other, and see if people could tell.

Traci: Oh, you know what? I’ve heard that twins try to do that.

Alan: As I said, all the cliches abound.

Traci: Did you get away with it?

Alan: Uh, yeah, for the most part we did, but my mother could always tell. You know, I was always the serious one, always reading and thinking great thoughts at ten.

[ Traci chuckling ]

Alan: But Martin was the more personable one. You know, he’d get along with anyone at any age. He was… such a dreamer. So sweet when he was young. Wanted to conquer the world. Sad, such a loss, huh?

Traci: Especially for you. Someone so close to you. So much a part of you, suddenly gone. Alan, I’m so sorry.

Alan: Sorry? For what?

Traci: I– I’m sorry that I made you go there. We can talk about anything else you want to.

Alan: No, no, no, really. You know, I– I think it’s good, because I’ve needed to process this, and, you know, get it all out, and… Truth is, I don’t usually open up. I don’t usually talk to people.

Traci: Really? Well, then I am very glad that I could be that person for you. >

Traci: If you weren’t such an amazing writer, you’d be a fantastic therapist. You really can read people’s hearts.

Kyle: So Summer’s still giving you a hard time.

Claire: That isn’t why I brought up her not being thrilled with me.

Kyle: Mmm.

Claire: I need to coordinate more with her, make sure Summer gets to spend more time with Harrison.

Kyle: That’s very thoughtful, of you, Claire, but this isn’t your problem to solve. No one is standing in the way of Summer seeing her son.

Claire: But there have been some occasions where she’s felt left out. I get it. She has a job. She can’t be in two places at once. So it’s part of my job to make it easier for her.

[ Kyle sighing ]

Kyle: How is he?

Summer: He was still sleeping. I didn’t want to disturb him. Uh, he looked a little sunburned, actually. Maybe that’s why he’s so tired. Did– did you put sunscreen on him earlier?

Claire: I did. But I probably could have used more. Be more on top of it from now on.

Summer: Thank you.

Claire: I’ll go make Harrison a snack for when he wakes up. He’s bound to be hungry.

Kyle: Really, Summer?

Summer: What?

Kyle: You’re busting her on sunscreen?

Summer: I’m not busting anybody. And Claire seemed to take the suggestion just fine. So what’s your problem, Kyle?

Kyle: I don’t have one.

Summer: I do. What’s going on between you and Audra?

Kyle: I don’t owe you any explanations about who I spend my time with.

Summer: Well, I think you do, when it comes to her.

Kyle: Okay, fir–

Summer: What’s wrong with you, Kyle?

Kyle: First of all, it’s not anything like you think it is.

Summer: You have no idea what I think.

Kyle: There is nothing personal going on between me and Audra. Truth is, I left Jabot.

Summer: You quit?

Kyle: I was fired, actually, by my mom.

Summer: Diane fired you?

Kyle: She was threatened by me constantly proving her incompetence right and left, so she had me removed.

Summer: What did Jack have to say about that?

Kyle: Not so much, as it turns out. Mmm. Too bad, kid. It’s her call, so you’re out.

Summer: Kyle, I… Kyle, I don’t even know what to say. I– I– I’m sorry. I– I– I know that must have hurt you.

Kyle: Yeah, well, it opened my eyes, I can tell you that much.

Summer: What does any of this have to do with Audra?

Kyle: Audra now runs Glissade. Tucker McCall’s old company, and Tucker is out of the picture completely.

Summer: Hmm, we’ve heard that before.

Kyle: No, it’s true. Uh… She turned the board against them, and they voted them out.

Summer: Audra did that alone?

Kyle: Not entirely alone. She brought on a new investor that now owns the company.

Summer: Who?

Kyle: They want to keep their identity under wraps for now.

Summer: Let me guess the rest of the story. Audra wants you to come work for her.

Kyle: Mmm. Not for her. With her, we’d both be co-CEOs. Clean slate and all that.

Summer: Are you out of your mind?

Alan: You know, last night, I downloaded one of your novels.

Traci: You’re kidding!

Alan: Mm-hmm.

Traci: Really, which one?

Alan: It was “Echoes of the Past.” I mean, incredible. It was really fant– I could not put it down. I was up all night long.

Traci: Oh, that was a really good one. It’s about Ashley, and me. Very personal.

Alan: Yes. And very much like you. Kind and loving and beautiful. Inside and out.

Jill: You don’t look happy, Devon.

Devon: I’ll– I mean, that’s not really the point of today, right, Jill?

Abby: Devon, if you’re having issues with us…

Devon: No! I’m not having any issues at all. Let’s get to the voting.

Lily: Okay. The topic on the table is to separate Chancellor-Winters into two companies.

Billy: I vote separate.

Lily: I agree.

Devon: It’s really what you want?

Lily: Yes, it is.

Devon: Okay. Then I vote the same. Yes.

Abby: Well, it seems like a fair solution, and what everybody wants, so I vote yes.

Billy: Does everyone want this? Mom?

Jill: Mmm. I find myself in the unfortunate position of casting a vote that really won’t mean anything. You already have the majority.

Lily: Well, it means something to me, Jill.

Billy: It means something to me, too. I think it means something to all of us.

Lily: So, Jill, what do you think?

[ Jill chuckling ]

Jill: I guess I should’ve prepared a concession speech for this moment.

Billy: Mom, this is not a loss, okay? Your vote means so much more, even if these companies separate.

Jill: Oh, good try, son, but I am not convinced. All right, I’m gonna speak from my heart. I think what you’re about to do is a huge, horrible mistake.

Lily: Why?

Jill: Because, Lily, despite all the problems and the infighting, this company has prospered during the merger. I hate that Billy and Devon couldn’t make it work. And what I hate most of all is that the only option we have is to tear it all apart.

Devon: So– okay, so what are you saying?

Jill: I’m saying that I am voting no. I realize it’s only a symbolic gesture, but it is the only way I can truly express how I feel. And, Billy, you got what you want. I only hope it’s worth it to you in the end.

Devon: I’ll call you in a little bit.

Abby: Okay.

[ Devon sighing ]

Lily: Well, it’s done.

Billy: You don’t seem excited.

Lily: I’m not. I feel like we let Jill down.

[ Alan chuckling ]

Traci: Oh, my goodness. That was the best evening. I had the most wonderful time.

Alan: So did I. Thank you for your patience and kindness, Lily. Lily Oh! Thank you for sharing some of your story with me.

Alan: Well, I think I could trust you with just about anything. So, anyway, good night.

Alan: Yes.

[ Traci gasping ]

Summer: Do I really need to list all the reasons why this is a terrible idea?

Kyle: Do I have a choice?

Summer: First of all, this whole secret owner thing, it’s sketchy, all by itself.

Kyle: That’s your opinion. And what we just talked about, it stays between us, okay?

Summer: No, I’m not gonna tell a soul. I mean, it’s too embarrassing. Kyle, you would be going into competition with your own family’s company, the company I still work for, by the way.

Kyle: Summer, Glissade won’t go after Marchetti. Our target is Jabot, because we are a cosmetics company. And if you think I’m going to feel bad about going after them after what they did to me, you’re dead wrong.

Summer: I admit, what happened to you seems unfair.

Kyle: Unfair? It was an out-and-out betrayal. It was treacherous.

Summer: Kyle, look… I understand that you’re angry, okay? I’m just asking you to think about it for a second. Doing this is a declaration of war against your own family. And Diane might deserve that. But does Jack? And talk about treacherous? I mean, are you forgetting what Audra did to you last time?

Kyle: Oh, now hold on, it was a deception on both sides. It’s a different dynamic this time.

Summer: I think it sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Kyle: Well, that’s your opinion. But I– it was my decision, so if it goes wrong, I’ll try something else.

Summer: I think you’re a fool, Kyle. And I’m warning you, I do not want Audra anywhere near Harrison.

Kyle: What? Summer, why do you keep trying to dictate who I spend time with?

Summer: Honestly, I don’t care who you spend time with, or what you spend your time doing. I just care about Harrison, okay? Maybe it’s time we revisit our custody agreement.

Kyle: I’m sorry, is that a threat?

Summer: Call it what you want.

Kyle: Summer, do you really want to go there? Do you really think that would be good for our son?

Summer: Uh, look, I, um… I’m going to have my attorney call yours.

[ Kyle sighing ]

Claire: Everything all right?

Kyle: Um, no, no, it’s not all right, but I don– I don’t want to get into it with Harrison here. So, you know what? Have dinner with me tonight.

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