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Christine: Hi.

Danny: Cricket, hey. Wow, um, how are you doing? I mean, I haven’t seen you since, uh–

Christine: Since I saw you kissing phyllis.

Danny: I am so sorry you had to witness that.

Christine: No sorrier than I was.

Danny: The whole thing was– it was a mess and I– that’s why I’ve been kind of laying low, you know, just, uh, focusing creatively.

Christine: Good for you.

Danny: I, uh– I’ve been in the studio working on the new album.

Christine: So, that’s why you’ve been so quiet?

[ Sighs ] Because to me, your, um– your silence speaks volumes.

Danny: Meaning?

Christine: You really don’t know what you want, do you?

Phyllis: Look who’s finally come for air.

Danny: Hey.

Abby: Aunt traci! Hi, you’re back!

Traci: Hi, honey. Yeah, I just got in.

Abby: Alone? Where’s my mom?

Audra: Why are you stalling? Why won’t you just tell me your plan?

Tucker: I’m not stalling, I’m just nuts for you. I got an idea. Let’s take a bath. I’ll tell you all about my plan in the bathtub.

Audra: See, now I know you’re dodging.

Tucker: I just wanted to make sure you were truly on board, is all. It seems like you are.

Audra: 100%.

Tucker: All right, we can talk business then.

Audra: Finally. All right, I want you to tell me what you have in mind for both of us. And don’t skip any details, tucker.

Tucker: Look at you, so desperately eager to find out what my master plan is.

[ Laughs ]

[ Jack sighs ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Well, hello my friend.

Jack: Hey, where are you? How are you?

Nikki: You know, victor’s security guys, I guess, followed me, and then– then he showed up too.

Jack: Showed up where?

Nikki: You know, it is just so suffocating. Can’t I have a moment alone to just think?

Jack: Nikki, wherever you are, get out of there now, go home. You didn’t drive, did you?

Nikki: No, no, no, no, no.

Jack: Okay, that’s good. I’m sending a car for you right now. Text me your address.

Nikki: Jack, don’t– don’t– don’t send me a car. I, uh– I, uh, can take a– what do you call– a ride share.

Jack: I insist.

Nikki: Jack, please don’t send me the car. I’m– I’m fine.

Jack: Okay, stay right where you are, I am sending a car.

Nikki: Okay, see, you’re not really listening. Don’t send, uh– okay, okay. Oh, okay, send the car. I’ll, uh– I’ll be here.

Jack: Where are you?

Nikki: Well, I will send you the address when we hang up.

Jack: Make sure you remember to do that and– and text me when you get to the ranch. I’m at victor’s office now waiting to meet with him.

Nikki: Oh. What excuse are you going to use to have a meeting with him?

Jack: Uh, I’ve got to go. I’ll, uh– I’ll, I’ll catch up with you soon.

Victor: What do you want to tell me about my wife?

Jack: I hate that it’s come to this, but what’s happening is not fair to you and it’s going to end now.

[ Nikki sighs ]

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Victor: What do you want to tell me about my wife?

Jack: The other day, I knew you were suspicious. You knew I wasn’t just innocently interested in nikki’s condition. And no, we did not just run into each other at an aa meeting. I went there with her in case she needed someone to lean on.

Victor: So, my concerns were justified. In other words, she has more difficulty dealing with alcohol than she let on.

Jack: It may come as a surprise to you, but I have been acting as her sponsor.

Victor: Why didn’t I know about that?

Jack: Because nikki was adamant you not know about it.

Victor: I’m her husband. I’m worried about her.

Jack: Yes, she knows that. And that’s why she didn’t tell you. She does not want to be a burden.

Victor: That’s absurd.

Jack: Nikki loves you, victor, and she does not want to put you through this again.

[ Victor sighs ]

Victor: You know why she doesn’t? Because she knows I’ll be damn pissed off if I find out that you have become her sponsor.

Jack: She was thinking you wouldn’t understand. And apparently, she’s right. That’s why she wanted to keep this from you. She is dealing with enough guilt already right now. The last thing she needs is a confrontation about her choice as a sponsor.

Victor: I’m her husband, damn it. I’m worried about her.

Jack: Yes, and you should know about this. I have said this repeatedly to nikki from the very beginning. You should not be in the dark about her condition or her recovery.

Victor: All right. There’s one thing you and I can agree on.

Jack: Nikki needs your help right now. The stress alone from keeping this secret has put her in a very precarious position right now. She needs all the help that she can get.

[ Victor sighs ]

Traci: Honey, your mother decided that she wanted to stay in paris for a little while longer.

Abby: And you just left her there after everything she’s been through?

Traci: Well, I didn’t have much choice. She insisted that I come home. And you know your mother, she won’t take no for an answer. And I fought with her, and fought with her until I couldn’t fight anymore. But the good news is she’s not alone. She says she has a friend there that she can confide in, and that she can talk things through with.

Abby: A friend? Is this a friend that you met?

Traci: No, she didn’t tell me who. So, I thought that it was a really good idea if I come home and bring the family up to speed on what’s going on with ashley. I think she’s going to need us when she gets home. And I don’t think it’s going to be easy. So, we need to figure out some sort of coordinated reaction on how we handle this.

Abby: I’m sorry, aunt traci. Coordinated reaction? What happened in paris? I spoke to my mom briefly, but she didn’t give me much information.

Traci: Well, unfortunately, ashley didn’t get the answer she was expecting. When we talked to the waiter at the bistro, he corroborated tucker’s version of events.

Abby: How convenient for tucker.

Traci: I know, and your mother even went so far as to suggest that maybe tucker bribed the waiter.

Abby: Well, I wouldn’t put it past the guy.

Traci: Except I was there. I saw the waiter’s reaction firsthand. He didn’t seem nervous or duplicitous in any way. And I now believe that his and tucker’s version is the truth.

Abby: I have a hard time believing that tucker mccall can tell the truth about anything. How are we supposed to believe that he’s right, and that my mom has made such a massive mistake?

Traci: I thought that too. But there’s a little bit more to the story than even ashley knows.

Tucker: Come here. Take a look at these companies. Let me know what you think.

[ Audra clears throat ]

Audra: I see five companies listed here. Uh, they’re all fragrance and cosmetic businesses that are european-based. It looks like they were all once successful powerhouses, but have taken a financial hit lately. Two of them are on the verge of bankruptcy.

Tucker: Right. Which makes them all quite vulnerable, wouldn’t you say? And if none of them on their own are sustainable or have any cachet left, but if we fold them into glissade, you know, we could take quite a bite out of the market, and create a little powerhouse of our own that would rival jabot.

[ Audra scoffs ]

Audra: There it is. Yeah, i thought this wasn’t about jabot. That it was no longer on the table, or of any interest to you. But obviously, I was mistaken.

Phyllis: Well, I thought you vanished off the face of the earth. I was about to send out a search party for you.

Danny: Nope, I’m, uh– I’m still here.

Phyllis: Oh, great. Well, you didn’t answer any of my phone calls. I even talked to daniel and he wasn’t uttering a word as to where you were.

Christine: Smart man.

Phyllis: He is a smart man. Daniel is a smart man. Thank you very, very much, christine. Our son is so smart. You know, I remember when we were together, and you would get into your sort of artistic writing modes, and you’d have to, you know, go into your cave. You needed your own personal zone.

Danny: Yeah.

Christine: Yeah, of course he did, he was married to you. Who wouldn’t need as much personal space as they could get under those circumstances?

Phyllis: I’d like to think that I was an inspiration to you.

Danny: All right, all right. Uh, enough, okay? Um, I was telling cricket that I’ve been in the recording studio working on some new music. Yeah, and just really in the zone, as you would put it. Really, you know, wrapped up in the new material. And to answer your question, look, I, uh– I just want the dynamic between the three of us to end. I’ve really had enough. (Male announcer) an important message for americans age 50 to 85.

Phyllis: Oh, uh-huh. The dynamic between the three of us, really? This is fun.

Christine: And this is exactly what I didn’t want, I made it perfectly clear that I wasn’t into any kind of competition and I was right. That’s what this is, so why don’t you just come out, and say it?

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Always a lawyer. Wow, always building a case. Never letting your guard down.

[ Phyllis laughs ] I mean, you get points for that, for sure, christine.

Christine: I’m not gonna stand here and argue about this.

Phyllis: I’m not arguing.

Danny: Hey, come on, please, just–

Phyllis: Well, I’m not doing anything, danny. She’s badgering the witness. I mean, obviously, you have something to say. You should just let him say it, christine.

Christine: I know danny far too well and… I’m not sure that I want to hear what he has to say.

Phyllis: Mm, for once, we can agree on something.

Christine: I doubt that, sincerely.

Phyllis: Maybe you came here to admit that you have feelings for me. And you want to be with me. And that’s the last thing you want to hear, right, christine?

[ Christine sighs ]

Tucker: No, audra, you’re not mistaken. I have no interest in jabot. I just want to prove that this new and more powerful company, uh, can– can best jabot. We command more of their market share, lure away some of their customers.

Audra: Don’t you mean you want to prove it to ashley that you can do this? That she made a terrible mistake by walking away?

Tucker: Please focus on what I’m trying to tell you. I’m talking about consolidating six companies into one of the greatest, biggest, most powerful of its kind. And I’m offering you the chance to head it up. So, think about it.

Audra: So, what do you expect to get out of all of this?

Tucker: Just success. The company’s a huge success. And, uh, to be re-legitimized in the corporate world. And once glissade makes its debut, then, uh, all the dirt from the scandal will be washed away, and I’ll be a respected player again. And if you will do me the honor, my sweet, you’ll be right by my side.

Audra: So, this isn’t about running jabot out of business? That isn’t still your agenda?

Tucker: It’s a bonus. It’s not the goal.

Audra: Oh, not at all.

Tucker: Hey, what do you care if I get in a few humiliating slaps to jabot’s face? As long as we come out on top, that’s all that matters, right?

Abby: Aunt traci, what else is there? What did you find out?

Traci: I did a little digging of my own. I went back to the café and I asked around the staff if anybody else remembered the episode.

Abby: Okay, were– were there any witnesses?

Traci: Every single person I talked to who remembered it corroborates tucker’s version of events. This was not the violent scene that ashley seems to remember. There were no shattered glasses, no overturned chairs. Oh, they remember a loud argument, that’s for sure. But it wasn’t the confrontation that ashley seems to recall.

Abby: Okay, but I wouldn’t put it past tucker to bribe the whole city of paris to support his lie.

Traci: That’s true. But I no longer think that’s the case. I believe that what tucker described is what really happened. Don’t get me wrong, I know how diabolical he can be, but these people did not seem to be lying or covering anything up.

Abby: Well, what did my mom say when you told her?

Traci: I haven’t told her. Uh, she doesn’t know that I canvassed other witnesses. Honestly, I felt like it was a better idea to break it to her when she was home and surrounded by the family.

Abby: Look, everyone knows that I am not the biggest fan of tucker, but no one should be accused of something that they didn’t do, it’s just– my mom is so certain.

Traci: I know that. And that’s why I thought it was a good idea to prepare the family. We’re going to have to help her through this. This is going to be so unsettling for ashley when she realizes that the intensity of the argument she had with tucker is nothing like what she remembers.

Abby: This is just so unlike my mom. My mom is so methodical, and she doesn’t exaggerate. She doesn’t lie intentionally or unintentionally. I mean, how can the two stories be so different? How is my mom going to wrap her head around this?

Traci: It won’t be easy, but ashley is going to have to come to terms with this somehow, and the family is going to have to help her through it.

Abby: Okay, where do we start?

Traci: Well, I have to talk to jack, and I’ve been trying to find him all day. Have you heard from him?

Abby: No, I haven’T.

Traci: All right, well, if you do, tell him I’m back and I’ve got to see him as soon as possible.

Victor: Oh, man. Let me reconstruct this. She was in a bar somewhere, saw me come in, hiding from me. Then, she calls you, convincing you to lure me away to this meeting, right?

Jack: Yes, she called me. It was a shout out for help. I did not know where she was at the time.

Victor: She wanted to convince you to help her conceal her drinking from me.

Jack: Yes, when I got her garbled text message, I suggested that might be the case.

Victor: Jack, you knew damn well she was in some dive bar, getting loaded, getting drunk. And yet, you conceal this from me. You help her cover up. You’re not helping her. You give her permission to drink more. To give your teeth a dentist clean feeling.

Traci: Thank you. All right. As soon as I talk to jack, I will get back in touch with you, okay? All right, try not to worry, sweetie.

Abby: I love you.

Traci: Love you, too.

[ Abby sighs ]

Abby: Mom, hi, it’s me. I just talked to aunt traci and she told me what happened. Call me back when you can, or, um, better yet, come home. And mom, I love you.

Audra: It only matters if you let your obsession with ashley distract you from your ultimate goal. Again.

Tucker: Ashley, ashley. You’re obsessed with her.

Audra: Oh, don’T.

Tucker: Who’s jealous now?

Audra: Uh-uh, I’m not playing this little game with you.

Tucker: Mm. I’m not playing games either. I don’t have time for games.

Audra: Look, this idea of yours is a massive undertaking. If you can pull it off. And I agree. It would be a dream position for me. But where do you expect to get all the capital to scoop up all these companies?

Tucker: I’ve never had any problem raising capital.

Audra: Really now?

Tucker: Really. Mm-hmm. There’s a sea of it out there.

Audra: Mm.

Tucker: And I’m fishing with dynamite. That’s the fun part.

Audra: Oh.

Tucker: So, we talk business now?

Jack: Once again, you are way off base, victor. I am not encouraging nikki’s drinking. Quite the opposite. I am encouraging her sobriety.

Victor: By doing what, jack? By covering for her while she’s getting drunker by the minute?

Jack: I can’t rip the glass out of her hand. Instead of blaming me for nikki’s lapse, perhaps you should focus on what took her over the edge this time.

Victor: For heaven’s sake, jack, you don’t think I know? She’s my wife.

Jack: And I am her sponsor. She trusts me. And yes, she turns to me because she doesn’t have to worry about my feelings. Victor, she needs both of us. The question is, will you allow that to happen?

Victor: I’ve got to be very honest with you. I’m damn worried about her.

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Oh, hi. I hope you’re coming for me, jordan. Yes, that’s right. I dare you. Because it’ll be the biggest, worst mistake you’ve ever made. I’ll wait for ya. Bitch. I’ll be waiting. I’m waiting. Okay, when you turn around, you’re gonna see someone.

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Phyllis: Come on, open up. Tell us what’s really in your heart. Christine needs to know. And so do I.

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: All right, um… so here it is. I’ve been locked away in the recording studio for quite a while now and it’s given me a lot of time to think and to be really honest with myself.

Phyllis: Yeah. And that deep dive into honesty led you straight to me.

Danny: You both are incredibly special to me. You are. And I mean, come on, I mean, look at all the history we’ve shared together. What was and– and– and what is now. And– and, uh, my feelings have evolved through this.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Okay. What are you trying to say?

Christine: Yeah, what are you trying to say, danny?

Danny: I really want what’s best for phyllis. And I want to be there for her and help her in any way I can. And I want to be able to do this without all of this– this drama, without all of this.

Christine: Th– this? Like, you’re lumping me in with her– her– her game playing her need to win?

Danny: Look, I don’t mean to. I don’T.

[ Danny sighs ] I guess maybe I am.

[ Christine sighs ]

Victor: So, why now? Why are you coming clean about sponsoring my wife now?

Jack: Because I can see how much this is tearing you up. Worrying about a woman you love as much as you love nikki. Wondering where she is, how she is. How long this is going to go on, whether it’s going to change her or change you. That is the destructive nature of this disease, victor. Families suffer every bit as much as the person with the addiction.

Victor: Come on now, jack. Are you saying you’re doing this for me?

Jack: Yes, and there have been a number of close calls where I thought you might figure out that I was helping her, and I did not want you to find out that way. It wouldn’t be good for you, and it certainly wouldn’t be good for nikki. Listen, this secret alone is adding so much guilt to her already full plate.

Victor: But, jack, clearly what you’re doing is not helping her. She’s still drinking.

Jack: Come on, it’s been a short time. This change does not happen overnight. And for what it’s worth, there has been progress.

Victor: You call this progress?

Jack: Absolutely. She knows when she’s in trouble. She knows that she can call out for help. In fact, several times she has reached out to me before she reached for the bottle.

Victor: How the hell do you know that’s helping? Obviously not. She needs me. She needs our family.

Jack: Yes, she does. She needs you. She needs everyone’s help and then some. Victor, she does not want you to see how much she is struggling. She does not want you to know that she depends on someone else’s support than yours. But keeping secrets from those we are closest to is only going to make things worse, and that’s why I’m here. I don’t want this to get worse.

Victor: All right.

Jack: Nikki’s going to be furious at me, but if it helps you understand better what she needs, it will be worth it.

Victor: You know that I would never blame her for any of this?

Jack: And you should know that you and I have the same goal. We want to help nikki get a solid, stable sobriety again.

[ Victor sighs ]

Victor: All right. That is one thing we can agree on.

Jack: And perhaps we can agree that I am the right person to be her sponsor. I’m ideally suited to this, victor. I know from experience what she is going through and more important, what it will need to overcome this. This isn’t a short-term thing. Trying to stop her from taking one drink. No. This is a long-term process. The first month’s chip. The third month’s chip. Working the program. Working the steps. Digging deep. Trying to find the strength to do what it takes to be sober again. Nikki wants this. It’s important to her. That is the good news here. So, I am hoping you will allow me to do everything I can to help her.

Tucker: Ah, traci! Bonjour! Back from paris so soon?

Traci: Ah, tucker. You know, I find it very strange that you’re keeping track of my comings and goings.

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Traci: Tucker, you cannot talk about my sister anymore. Not with me. I’m not going to discuss with you her private thoughts or her feelings. And frankly, I don’t think you have any right to that information anymore. But you don’t seem to notice that you have no right to– to ask me for that information. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, but I’m a little disgusted.

Tucker: Oh. See, I remember a time when you could at least be civil with me, traci. Now just a friendly conversation is too much for you?

Traci: I am not going to get into this with you. Whatever the truth is, the bottom line remains the same. There is no connection between the tw–

Tucker: “Whatever the truth is?” The truth is exactly as I say it is. She created this false narrative to justify ending things with me, period.

Traci: All right, as I said, either way, things are finished between you and ashley. So, please, just move on and leave my sister alone.

Audra: Well.

Tucker: Well?

Audra: I can see that interaction certainly got under your skin.

Tucker: Actually, it didn’T.

Audra: No?

Tucker: No, really. Traci’s right. Ashley and I are finished. We’re moving on. The end.

Phyllis: Well, I was right. You do have feelings for me. When did you realize it? When I came to daniel’s apartment and you kissed me? Or when you played me your song and you kissed me again?

Christine: None of that is what he said.

Phyllis: Well, I heard a lot of what he said, and it was a lot of caring and unspoken things because he didn’t want to hurt you.

Christine: Guess what? I’m not going to stand here and get attacked by her.

Danny: Chris, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Please, just don’t do this, all right? I’m trying to bring the temperature down. I don’t want to make things worse.

Christine: Tell yourself what you want. You’re buying into her garbage.

Danny: What I feel for phyllis is friendship.

Phyllis: You kiss all your friends like that?

Danny: Look, don’t go and twist this, all right? I don’t condone what you did, okay? All these game playings and– and posting that video on social media. You shouldn’t have done that.

Phyllis: Oh, it was a song. It was beautiful. It was an incredible moment for me, like all the moments I spent with you.

Danny: You implied that there’s something romantic going on between us when you know clearly, there’s not.

Phyllis: I don’t know about that. Feelings are feelings. They are. Did you see how many likes it got, by the way?

Danny: I don’t care about the likes. That was for an audience of one.

Christine: Exactly.

Phyllis: Well, I think she knew how you felt before you even knew and I don’t think I’m making any of that up.

Danny: And she took the bait. Which is basically how you two relate to one another, right?

Christine: Okay, and I asked you this before. Don’t lump me in with her.

Danny: Look, I have been out of this, away, you know? Happily free from all kinds of romantic entanglements. And you know what? I’m finding that I actually like it. You know, maybe– maybe that’s the best way for me to live my life.

Phyllis: You don’t mean that, do you?

Danny: I care about both of you. I really do, all right? And the feelings are– are completely different. They really are. But that’s not enough for either one of you. You want to declare that we’re meant to be, and then you want to tell me that I can’t be friends with my son’s mother.

Christine: I never said that.

Danny: I have this great suggestion. Why don’t we all just take a step back, all right? Take a big, deep breath. And just… let this all cool off. All right? That, uh… I think that’s best for all of us. I really do.

Christine: You always seem to find a way to ruin everything for everyone around you.

[ Tense music ]

Phyllis: You don’t get to paint me out to be the bad guy here, christine.

Christine: If the paint fits.

Phyllis: I’m not ruining anything, by the way. Except maybe your eternal fantasy to be with danny.

Christine: You should know all about fantasyland, since you’re living in it.

Phyllis: Oh, poor bug. Really? Can’t you see that danny’s just not that into you? Especially since I seem to be a temptation.

Christine: Okay.

[ Christine laughs ] Oh, phyllis. You throw yourself at danny every chance you get. It’s– it’s embarrassing. And now, because he didn’t tell you to go to hell, he thinks he might be interested. And oh, look at you! You won’t take no for an answer.

Phyllis: Well, you should have respect for the man. He said he cares for me and those were his words, not mine.

Christine: Well, danny’s right about one thing. You need to take a deep breath and step back now.

Phyllis: Whoa. You’re such a control freak. So desperate. So desperate to hang on to danny after paul dumped you. You just need a rebound lover so you can stay warm at night.

Christine: You don’t want to go there, phyllis.

Phyllis: Really? Or what? You don’t scare me. If it’s war you want, it’s war you’ll get. And we’ll see who wins.

Christine: Okay. If that’s how you want to play it. Gauntlet thrown.

Audra: I find it so strange that someone as formidable as ashley can make people so protective over her.

Tucker: Oh.

Audra: Yeah, her sister was ready to tear you apart if you said one more word.

Tucker: That whole family, they just hate outsiders. Look at them. Look at jack. He’s the only one in a relationship. And they’ll drive diane away for sure sooner or later. They’ll exile her. Yeah. I was an idiot not to realize before how codependent they all are.

Audra: It finally sounds like you mean it. Like you’re ready to move on. Are you sure you’re ready to let go of the greatest love of your life?

Tucker: Ashley abbott is dead to me.

[ Tucker clicks tongue ] Do I need to do something to prove it to you?

Traci: Jack? Jack, are you home? Jack?

[ Traci sighs ] Jack, it’s me. Again. Listen, I’ve been trying to reach you all day. I’ve got to talk to you. We’ve– we’ve got to come up with some kind of a strategy to help ashley. Seriously, I– I am so worried. Please call me back as soon as you get this.

Jack: Victor, you have to understand, it is nikki that asked me to be her sponsor. This is her call, not yours.

[ Phone ringing ] Nikki, are you okay? Did the car come that I sent?

Nikki: I’m still here. I need your help.

Jack: Stay where you are. Don’t go anywhere. I’m on my way.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, wait, what happened?

Jack: She’s calling out for help. She’s still at the bar.

Victor: I’m coming with you.

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Devon: Five years in and you still have the coolest place in town, you know that?

Abby: Oh, well, I have the best kitchen staff and front of house, so I got very lucky.

Devon: I don’t think luck has anything to do with it. You’re successful because every aspect of this place has your touch on it. You’ve created something that people want to come back to over and over again.

Abby: Well, I like to keep people happy, customers and staff.

Devon: And talent is gold these days, so keeping your employees is also giving you a competitive advantage.

Abby: You know, I love it when you talk business to me. I find it very exciting.

Devon: Do you really?

Abby: Mm-hmm. Let me show you.

Devon: Ooh, I think your appointment just showed up.

Abby: Awesome. Wish me luck.

Devon: You won’t need any luck at all.

Tessa: Hi, am I too early?

Abby: Nope, you are right on time.

Lauren: Hi. Is now a good time?

Jack: No, great time. Please, thanks.

Lauren: Yeah, I know you’ve been wanting to discuss something with me in person for a while. I’m sorry for the delay. I had an unexpected trip to new york.

Jack: Not to worry. How are things at fenmore’s? Beyond the quarterly reports, which, by the way, were spectacular.

Lauren: Oh, well, thank you. Yes, everything is going like clockwork. Spring one is up, as you know, selling very, very well, and we have a jump on fall and holiday.

Jack: Well, I’m delighted to hear that because I have a favor to ask you.

Nick: So, according to your P.I., Jordan did not survive the fire.

Victor: Correct.

Victoria: So, she’s dead?

Victor: Well, possibly. It’s going to take weeks before the authorities will identify the bodies using dna.

Nick: So, what do they know?

Victor: Well, of all the inmates, six are unaccounted for.

Nick: So, they either haven’t found their bodies yet or they ran off during the chaos.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: Jordan could be one of them. Does mom know about any of this?

Victor: Well, unfortunately, it still upsets me she saw the news report, and she identified the name of the prison and it freaked her out.

Nick: How could it not?

Victoria: Are you wishing now that you had told her yourself when you first found out?

Victor: No, no, no. No, that would have upset her even more, you know? And we just don’t know if that jordan woman survived or not.

Nick: Well, there’s no evidence that she’s dead either. Which means she could be hitchhiking her way back to genoa city as we speak.

Victoria: That is a possibility. Therefore, we have to be on high alert until we know what’s become of her.

Victor: The thought is too terrible to contemplate, to be honest with you. But I assure you that I will do everything in my power to protect your mother. In fact, I will know wherever she is every minute of the day.

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Nikki newman. Hello? Hello? Oh, thank god. No calls.

[ Phone ringing ] Leave me alone!

[ Nikki sobbing ] (Vo) welcome to lobsterfest. Is your party ready?

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Abby: Thank you so much for carving out time to meet with me.

Tessa: No, look, sure, of course.

Devon: How’s, uh, how’s aria been and her hearing aids?

Tessa: Oh, she’s doing so well. I mean, it’s changed her whole world. I mean, she’s so much more curious and engaged now.

Devon: I’m sure less cranky.

Tessa: Yeah.

Abby: Oh, that’s awesome. I’m sure you and mariah are so thrilled.

Tessa: Yeah, beyond. Thank you. Thank you for asking.

Devon: Of course. Well, I’ll leave you both to it and I’ll come back by for an update.

Abby: Perfect.

Devon: Love you.

Abby: Love you.

Devon: Tell mariah hello.

Tessa: Oh, I will. Bye, devon.

Devon: See you.

Abby: Please, have a seat.

Tessa: Okay. Well, I have to say I was curious by your invitation, but now I’m even more intrigued.

Abby: Oh?

Tessa: Well, it’s so nice to spend time with you. We don’t really get to do that very much lately. But I was surprised that you wanted to meet with just me and not mariah. Which means that this isn’t entirely social. Unless I’m wrong.

Abby: How are things at marchetti? Are you still modeling for them?

Tessa: Uh, yeah. It’s been a little slow lately.

Abby: Oh, is that typical?

Tessa: Yeah, I mean, fashion marketing is pretty cyclical. We already did all the digital and media work for the spring line. So, you know, there’s not much going on at the moment.

Abby: So, it’s not a full-time commitment?

Tessa: No. Uh, I would say it’s more sporadic. Does that have something to do with why I’m here?

Abby: I have a proposition for you.

[ Phone ringing ]

Victor: Yes? Was she driving or what? A ride share? What are you talking about? Have her followed, all right? As we discussed, discreetly. I want to know where she ends up. Is that clear?

Lauren: I mean, I knew she was struggling. I– I just hoped that she was doing better.

Jack: Well, things are improving, I think. She’s reaching out to me now sooner, you know, after the first drink. And sometimes, before she succumbs to the urge.

Lauren: Well, I would call that progress.

Jack: Yeah, it is. Only now at work, she has a predicament that could go all wrong.

Lauren: What’s going on?

Jack: Well, she doesn’t have a permanent assistant. She never replaced claire, and audra charles has now left newman media.

Lauren: That was fast. What happened?

Jack: A story for another day. In the meantime, nikki is having a bit of a tailspin. She’s without support, taken on an awful lot at exactly the wrong time. She wants to appear her normal, competent self, and I worry that the stress of trying to run a fast-moving division on her own while she’s fighting her addiction is a recipe for disaster.

Lauren: That’s untenable. I mean, but thank goodness, newman, I mean, they can hire the best in the business.

Jack: Right now, trust is paramount with nikki. And just some comfort in her daily duties.

Lauren: So, what’s the solution?

Jack: She needs someone who knows the cast of characters, who doesn’t need to be brought up to speed. Someone with kindness and discretion without being a pushover, without being easily snowed. And somebody who understands it’s a temporary job just until nikki can get control of her life again.

Lauren: Well, that’s quite a wish list. But it’s doable, I mean, for nikki’s sake.

Jack: I agree. And here’s where my favor comes in. Would you consider having your staff temporarily run fenmore’s while you step in to help nikki? Wanna know how I get this glow?!

Victoria: So that’s everything that dad told us about the fire and about jordan’s status.

Cole: Well, that’s pretty close to what I found out.

Victoria: Now what?

Cole: I spoke to claire’s therapist. So far, she hasn’t been told anything about what happened at the prison or that jordan might be out there.

Victoria: I guess that’s good.

Cole: I assume you want to protect her. Keep the news from her in case it could cause another setback.

Victoria: I take it you don’t agree?

Cole: Well, with the sentiment, I do.

Victoria: But you think that claire should know.

Cole: I think that claire is stronger. She’s wanting some agency, some– some control over her recovery. This is all just an illusion if we don’t respect her right to know the truth. She has to know the facts that her aunt could possibly be on the loose again or maybe even dead.

Victoria: You’re right. My gut instinct was to keep her in the dark for as long as possible, but that’s just not practical. It’s not fair to her at all. I mean, this is a national breaking story. Claire could go to watch the news in the common room and she could put it together for herself, I suppose.

Cole: I’m sure she would.

Victoria: Being hit with this kind of news while you’re all alone, I mean, it would just make everything worse. I think claire needs to know.

Cole: She needs to hear it from both of us. All right? Because we’re finally, I mean, slowly, we’ve earned her trust. Right?

Victoria: Right.

Cole: I think that lying to her now undoes everything that we’ve accomplished so far.

Victoria: You’re right. We’ll both be there for her to support her when she finds out about it. And even if jordan isn’t a danger, I mean, she needs to know that we would never keep anything from her. And she needs to be able to be aware and to have her guard up.

Cole: And know one thing. That woman will never hurt our daughter again. Not as long as there’s breath in my body.

Lauren: Well, first, thank you for your faith in me. Thinking that I could just parachute into this very unfamiliar situation.

Jack: Well, of course you could. You’re a pro. You’re a successful businesswoman with years of experience.

Lauren: But not in the media world.

Jack: Yeah, but you know the corporate world. You wouldn’t be producing news or editing publications. You’d be a backup for nikki on negotiations, contracts. You know, internal stuff. Stuff you’ve been dealing with already.

Lauren: I– I– I just don’t think I’m the right person for this.

Jack: Nikki needs someone she can count on. I would do this myself if she weren’t so adamant that victor not know I am involved.

Lauren: Wait, even as her A.A. Sponsor?

Jack: In any way at all. Believe me, I disagree with all of it, but I can’t seem to convince her her to allow victor into our arrangement. And you know what? Even if he knew, he’s not going to let me anywhere near a division of newman enterprises.

Lauren: Well, if he’s not going to let you, how is he going to let me?

Jack: Well, I can give you a few reasons. I think he’s fond of you. You’ve never been married to nikki and you’ve never been his sworn enemy for years on end.

Lauren: Well, that’s true. You got me there.

Jack: You’re tough and you know what she’s up against. Look, if you’d agree to this, I’m sure victor would not object.

Lauren: You’ve really thought this through.

Jack: I can’t help being protective, of both of you.

Lauren: And that means more to me than I can say. You know, I’ve been blessed with a very incredible management team who’s excellent at day-to-day, so I could step in for a little bit and still be available for the big things.

Jack: Is this sounding like a yes?

Lauren: Oh, well, I need to know how nikki feels. Have you even run this by her? I mean, is she going to be amenable or is she going to see this for what it really is? Me watching her to make sure she doesn’t take that first drink.

[ Phone ringing ]

Victor: Yes. What’s the name of the place? The empty glass lounge? Wait a minute, I think I know where that is. You stay there. I’m on my way.

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Nick: Where are we with the emerson contracts?

Adam: We’re in good shape. Legal is going over them one last time and then we’ll be ready to get signatures.

Nick: Great. Sounds like this acquisition is going to close in record time, which will of course please the old man. Adam.

Adam: Hm?

Nick: What’s your deal? You’ve been distracted all day.

Adam: Just personal stuff. Which I doubt you’re interested in since you’ve made it clear you want to keep things between us strictly business.

Nick: Yeah, I just said that to prevent us from falling back into old patterns.

Adam: Well, so far so good. Where do you want to start next? Do you want to talk about the H.R. Reorg?

Nick: I think I’d rather talk about what’s bothering you.

[ Adam sighing ]

Adam: Nick, come on.

Nick: If you are having problems in your personal life, it’s bound to affect your work performance, like it is right now. Adam, things have been going great around here. I would prefer to keep you in that good place. So, if there’s something bothering you or anything you want to get off your chest, let’s talk about it. You will get no judgment from me.

Adam: Okay. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.

[ Knock on door ]

Claire: Come in.

Victoria: Hi there.

Claire: Hey.

Cole: Hey. I hope we’re not interrupting?

Claire: Not at all. I am supposed to write down all of my thoughts and hopes and anxieties in my therapy journal to process trauma and create a sense of control. It’s nice to see you.

Victoria: It’s good to see you.

Cole: Yeah. So, how’s it going?

Claire: Overall, a little better, I think. I worked through some stuff in group this morning. Usually, I don’t say much, but for some reason, I felt more talkative today.

Victoria: That’s– that’s wonderful. Whenever I get upset, I find that it’s very helpful to talk things through.

Claire: It’s– okay, this isn’t just a regular visit. Something’s going on with you two. What is it?

Victoria: Claire, maybe you should sit down.

Claire: Okay.

Cole: There’s no good way to ease into this, so I’ll just start with what we know. There was a fire at south coast women’s prison.

Claire: In oregon, where jordan’s being held?

Cole: A number of the inmates perished, but have yet to be identified. Most survived, and jordan wasn’t among that group. And there’s a handful that are missing.

Claire: Missing? Which means what exactly?

Victoria: That they may have escaped.

Cole: It’s only been a couple of days, and things are still in flux. The authorities are investigating.

Claire: Oh, my god.

Cole: So listen, we know this is a shock, but there’s no confirmation of anything as of yet.

Victoria: We just– we wanted you to hear it from us first.

Claire: What are the odds jordan escaped?

Cole: I think that we should be prepared for anything.

[ Claire sighing ]

Victoria: What is it?

Claire: You’ve thought of it already, right? Jordan could have set the fire. I remember she told me more than once that in an emergency, fire could be the ultimate distraction.

Jack: You’d be doing a lot more than watching over nikki. Look, she knows I have been looking for someone to be her coo. She just doesn’t know that it was you.

Lauren: I see.

Jack: Look, she needs a right hand that she can depend on. And she would be thrilled if she has a friend she can truly trust.

Lauren: Well, it would be a fresh challenge. And I would hope that if fen needed help, that it wouldn’t be turned down. And like you said, it’s just temporary. I mean, I certainly wouldn’t walk away from fenmore’s completely.

Jack: In terms of schedule, we could accommodate just about anything.

[ Lauren chuckling ]

Lauren: All right. I’m in.

Jack: Wonderful. Let me get in touch with nikki and set up a meeting. Thank you.

Victor: Excuse me. By chance, have you seen a woman about 5’6″, blonde, blue eyes?

Bartender: What’s your question?

Victor: My question is, have you seen her and has she been drinking?

Bartender: Look around. The folks who come here, they value their privacy.

Victor: Really? All right. Um, will this help? I would’ve called yesterday.

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Abby: If all goes as planned, I will be joining the board at chancellor-winters. Jill has already approved the vote and devon doesn’t see any issues, so I’m as good as in. And I would like to be as involved their day to day as they will let me be. Especially since tucker is a loose cannon and they need all the help that they can get. Which means I will need someone here as the day manager. And since you’ve already worked here and you know how things operate, I was wondering if you would be interested.

Tessa: Oh, uh, wow. I haven’t done a lot of managing.

Abby: But you’re a problem solver and you’re great with people. And you know so many of our regulars that you could really give it that personal touch. I think you would be perfect for the job.

Tessa: Wow. I mean, I will need to think it over and just talk to mariah about it.

Abby: Of course.

Tessa: I am curious though. You’re a successful entrepreneur. You created something fun and lively. Do you really want to go back to the office?

Abby: Honestly, I’ve been feeling a little restless. This place is such a well-oiled machine. It doesn’t really need me here as much as it used to. And I thought about maybe opening another restaurant. But when devon and I talked about me joining the board, I don’t know, it made me very excited. So, how soon can you give me an answer?

Tessa: Tomorrow. You know, I’m feeling excited about this idea as well.

Adam: You know, connor found this school on his own and he came to us, wanting to be around kids with similar issues, as well as putting some distance between himself and genoa city, where his parents aren’t celebrities of the exact wrong kind.

Nick: So much pressure to conform at that age.

Adam: Yeah, well, connor was doing well at first. I mean, just a sense of relief of starting fresh. You know, not being the odd kid out anymore. But as time has gone on, even though he’s happier, he’s struggling in school. He’s drifting in class. He has trouble focusing. And his schoolwork is suffering. I mean, it seems to be a learning difference. They think maybe it’s a processing disorder, but nobody knows anything yet.

Nick: Is it serious?

Adam: It’s serious enough.

Nick: Sorry to hear that, adam. Sorry, man. Well, I guess my question is, what do you want? Or what do you think should be done?

Adam: I was angry at first. At the teachers. At the school. You know, I was ready to go down there and raise some hell. But sally and, uh, chelsea, they calmed me down.

Nick: Yeah, they are good at that.

Adam: Well, they see things the way that you do. You know, we gotta have faith in the school. And in connor, and he’s gotta have a sense of control on how to handle this. And he’s gotta know that we’re gonna work together as a team.

Nick: Well, for connor’s sake, I’m really glad you listened. Shows a lot of growth on your part, adam. You know, the fact that you were willing to listen to chelsea and sally and take their advice.

Adam: Yeah, well, I guess it’s something new for me. Putting my own feelings on hold for connor.

Nick: Yeah, it’s a tall order when your kid’s in pain. Even when it’s the best thing for him. Sometimes, the only thing you can do is just get in the car, go for a drive. Somewhere where you can scream your head off without, you know, causing any more problems.

Adam: Well, thank you for saying that.

Nick: I’ve been there a time or two.

Adam: I think that part of the reason I overreact is because there’s um, there’s a particular kind of loneliness when you feel ashamed of how you feel or just who you are. You know, I’ve felt like that for most of my life, and I never wanted connor to have a second of that. And there’s times that I still feel that way, but connor deserves to be at peace with himself more than I ever could.

Cole: Did it seem like jordan was just talking when she said that, or does she have a history of arson?

Claire: I have no idea. I never asked. But she said a lot of disturbing things that I wish she’d never put in my head. This? I wouldn’t put it past her. Huge fire. Complete chaos. She wouldn’t hesitate. She’d be proud of herself.

Victoria: Well, even if she was involved in the fire somehow or used it to her advantage to escape, she’s never coming near you again.

Cole: Listen, we’re gonna do whatever is necessary to keep you safe.

Claire: You’ve said those words before. And I thought they were just that, words. But I’m starting to feel that you really care. You want to protect me.

Victoria: You can absolutely trust that feeling, claire. Because it’s true. We care about you so much.

Cole: And as your father, it’s my job to keep you safe. You know, you went long enough without having anyone there to take care of you. And I don’t want you to ever be afraid again.

Claire: I’m not scared of jordan. I’M… angry, mostly. And filled with disgust, anytime I think of her.

Victoria: Well, that’s– that’s good. I mean, that is a good step in the healing process.

Claire: How’s nikki taking the news that jordan might have escaped? So with all these hilton honors points,

Lauren: All right, well, letw when nikki wants to meet and I will clear my calendar.

Jack: I can’t thank you enough.

Lauren: You already did. The day that I told you that I was over my head and I needed help, you stepped in without hesitation. And you became nikki’s sponsor. And that, my friend, is a big commitment.

Jack: It’s what we do for the people we love.

Lauren: That’s true.

Jack: Oh boy.

Lauren: What is it?

Jack: Nikki.

Lauren: “Call victor. Loot–” oh. “Lure him someplace to meet. As soon as possible. Please.”

Jack: Her texts are normally letter-perfect.

Lauren: She’s been drinking.

Jack: Oh, she is officially drunk and asking me to rescue her.

Lauren: Enable her is more like it.

Jack: Ah, what a mess.

Lauren: So what are you going to do?

Jack: It appears she’s left me little choice.

Adam: Look, I know that I– I brought that on myself. Feeling like I’m not a newman, that I don’t belong. So please don’t take that as an attack on you or victoria.

Nick: I won’T.

Adam: You have been making a real effort to give me a second chance and it means a lot.

Nick: Well, adam, you’ve been making an effort too. So, we’re even.

Adam: There’s something else that I’ve noticed is, when you’re watching your own child fight a battle against something difficult like this. You know, when you know that you’re powerless to fix it for them, it forces you to take on a new perspective.

Nick: Yeah, 100%, you know. Each and every one of my kids has put me through the wringer at some point. Whether it was, uh, you know, serious scrapes with the law or underage drinking. Or car wrecks. Or just, you know, shady companions being involved in a relationship where I knew it was going to be a disaster. They have all been involved in stuff where I knew they were going to get hurt and there wasn’t anything that I could do about it. And as a parent, that is tough to take and watch. Because it’s not like you can just pick them up out of any bad situation like you could when they were little. They gotta make mistakes. It’s the only way they can learn.

Adam: Yeah, I guess that’s true. I mean, noah, summer, faith, all of them. And yet somehow down the road, they’re all turning out okay.

Nick: Yeah. Pretty incredible, huh?

Adam: Not really, you know, given the dad they had.

Nick: No, no. I don’t take much credit for that.

Adam: Come on. You are the common denominator. You must have done something right.

Nick: Thanks. Might be the most sincere compliment you’ve ever given me.

Adam: Yeah, well, now, I’m– I’m about to give you another one. Because I am swallowing my pride and I’m asking you for any advice. Because I’m scared for connor so much that it hurts. So, I could, uh, really use some brotherly wisdom.

Victoria: My mother read about the fire online, so as you can imagine, she was pretty upset.

Claire: Nikki was always the target. As a way to make victor suffer. This must be so painful and frustrating for her. Has she been able to fight the effects of the alcohol jordan pumped into her?

Victoria: It’s been rough, but you know, she’s a strong woman. She’s been going to her A.A. Meetings and she’s been trying to get her old life back.

Claire: That’s good. I’ve had some nightmares about nikki getting into an accident because she was driving drunk. What jordan put her through, it just makes me really angry. And sad.

Cole: You know, this might be the first time that I’ve heard you put all of the blame on jordan. Not including yourself or drowning in guilt. Now, I am no expert, but to me, this sounds like another good step. Oh, here comes the bread guy.

Tessa: Talk to you tomorrow?

Abby: I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Bye.

Devon: Hey, see you. How’d it go?

Abby: I think she’s interested in being the day manager.

Devon: That’s fantastic.

Abby: Yes, and if she accepts, that means I am one step closer to joining forces with you at chancellor-winters.

Devon: Oh, that’s great. I’m happy that you’re so excited to join the team, even though nate seems to think that tucker’s lost interest in a takeover.

Abby: Ah, as happy as that would make me, I would not take nate’s word for it.

Devon: Oh, I agree.

Abby: And besides, tucker’s not the only reason why I want to join the board at chancellor-winters. I want to show you what I’m capable of in a corporate setting without anyone holding me back. And I want to have a say in dominic’s legacy.

Devon: And you know I’m all for that.

Abby: Mm. And at the top of the list is that I want to be more connected to you and to your world.

Devon: I love the sound of that very much.

Nick: Look, I know how hard it was for you to open up and ask for my– was it brotherly wisdom? Is that what you called it? Yeah. So, I will give you a straight answer.

Adam: Okay, lay it on me.

Nick: Just stay the course, man. Keep doing what you’re doing. Be cool, be calm. Trust the professionals, the teachers and the doctors at the school. But I would do my own research, if I was you, on what connor’s issues are and what’s going on with him. And get a second opinion. Talk to sharon. I know connor really likes sharon and she’s helped him before.

Adam: Yeah, that’s– that’s a great idea.

Nick: After you do all that, if you find out there’s a problem with the school or the way the faculty is treating connor, then you raise hell. And if you need a hand with that, you let me know.

Adam: Not too shabby. The advice. I’ll give it a whirl.

Nick: Let me know how it goes.

Adam: I will.

Claire: I’ve been working pretty hard with my therapist to understand the relationship I have with jordan. The woman who stole me from my family and then neglected to act like a mother. Or even pretend to love me. I have had my goal in therapy to let go of the guilt and accept that I was manipulated for years by a mentally ill adult who had control over my mind. The doctors say I’m doing well. And it will just take time to undo the damage that she did.

Cole: You’ll get there. I have complete faith in you.

Victoria: It seems that our daughter is starting to heal, on all fronts.

Bartender: That woman you described, she was here. Couldn’t say for sure what she was drinking.

[ Phone ringing ]

Victor: Yes.

Jack: I need to meet with you, it’s urgent.

Victor: I have no time.

Jack: It’s about nikki.

Victor: All right. My office in 15 minutes.

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[ Phone ringing ]

[ Chelsea sighs ]

Chelsea: Hello, adam.

Adam: Hi, I’ve given connor’s situation some more thought.

Chelsea: Me too.

Adam: So, how do you want to handle this, do you want to drive there together?

Chelsea: I don’t think we should go.

Adam: What is that supposed to mean?

Chelsea: The last thing he needs right now is you running up there.

Adam: He has to know that he has my support. If you don’t want to go, that’s your decision, but I’m going. I already called him.

Chelsea: You did what? What did you say?

Adam: I left him a voicemail and I told him to call me back. I want to talk to him directly and tell him that I’m on my way.

Chelsea: Adam, just do me a favor, okay? Do not speak to connor or go anywhere until we can discuss this together in person.

Adam: Fine. I’m at society.

Chelsea: Okay, I’ll be there as soon as I can.

[ Chelsea sighs ]

Billy: I take it that was adam and he hasn’t changed his mind.

Chelsea: No, he hasn’t changed his mind, he plans to go straight to the school and yank connor out.

Billy: Just like him. Add fuel to the fire.

Chelsea: I have to stop him.

Billy: I know. I get it. Just do me a favor, okay? Take a breath.

[ Chelsea breathes deeply ] Just enjoy the tea with me for a second. Because we both know if you go hard on adam–

Chelsea: He’ll dig in, and make things worse.

Devon: Well, sharon, we really appreciate all the presentations that your team sent over on how our companies can partner.

Nate: Yes, yes, you’ve done a great job positioning cassidy first technology.

Sharon: Well, thank you. We, uh, put a lot of time into these proposals, and I made it a priority because I really believe that we can do great things with chancellor-winters. Our tech and your content. But I know that pitch decks only go so far, so I wanted to meet in person to see if there’s anything else I can answer for you. Um, are we waiting for billy?

Devon: We’re not, no, just going to be us today, and i think you’ve already addressed our follow-up questions.

Sharon: Great. Well, I hope that means you’re ready to make a deal.

[ Traci sighs ]

Ashley: Ca va?

Traci: Oh, oh, oh.

Ashley: I’m sorry I’m late.

Traci: I’m so glad to see you, I was afraid maybe you had changed your mind about meeting here. I wouldn’t– I wouldn’t blame you, of course. You sure you don’t want to go somewhere else? This place must be very triggering, you know? A constant reminder of the fight with tucker.

Ashley: Well, actually, what’s triggering is being told that my memory’s wrong.

Traci: Yes, very upsetting, I’m sure, um, the possibility that you might have exaggerated tucker’s anger. Memories can be tricky.

Ashley: Yeah, I didn’t exaggerate anything at all. It’s good that I’m back here, so I can remember what happened. What really happened. I can look that– that waiter in the eye, and I know that he’s lying because tucker paid him off. Did I tell you that tucker actually suggested that I come back to this cafe, and question the waiter? Clearly, a setup.

Traci: Well, I certainly wouldn’t put it past tucker to try to pull something like that. It’s what he does.

Ashley: Exactly.

Traci: I do think that we should prepare ourselves for another possibility.

Ashley: And what would that be?

Traci: That he didn’t pay them. That they’re telling the truth.

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Ashley: I can’t believe that you’re actually taking tucker’s side, and giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Traci: I’m not taking tucker’s side, I’m– I’m sure that his– his anger was terrifying. I’m just questioning whether he paid off the staff.

Ashley: Mm-hmm, well, you know that he’s capable of anything and everything, right?

Traci: Agreed, but did he do this particular thing this time?

Ashley: Of course he did, traci. When I called him to confront him, he basically doubled down.

Traci: You called him?

Ashley: Yes. He will do anything at all. He just wants to punish me. He wants to make me pay because I didn’t cut ties with jabot. And he’s such an egomaniac. He’s– he’s threatened by the thought that i could actually love anybody more than him.

Traci: Well, of course that’s absurd, ashley, you have a huge heart. And I am here to help you protect it.

Ashley: It would help me if you would trust that I know what I’m talking about.

Traci: Of course I trust you.

Ashley: Because he’s capable of anything, like I said. He would have no qualms paying off an entire waitstaff, let alone one waiter. His whole life revolves around revenge. That’s what he’s doing. He’s trying to make me think that something’s wrong with me just to get back at me. Well, it’s not going to work! I’m on to him! Sorry. I’m so sorry, I’m ruining this night, aren’t I?

Traci: No. No, it’s fine.

Ashley: I am. We’re in paris. I’m with my sister. I’m not going to let tucker ruin this, too, okay? I’m sorry. Let’s get some wine.

[ Traci laughs ] Garçon?

Devon: I’m glad that you wanted to meet with us in person because I know how easy it is to get distracted by outside concerns. But, uh, I think that we are ready to make some decisions about the deal today. Right, nate?

Nate: Yes, yes. Absolutely. Uh, we’ve run it by lily, but we’re still waiting on billy and jill’s final sign-off.

Sharon: They haven’t agreed?

Devon: They have to the partnership, but we still just need to run by the specific points with them, and I’m very confident we’ll be able to get you the paperwork you need by this afternoon.

Sharon: That would be amazing. I know no deal is really done until the paperwork is signed, but I have to say, I’m optimistic.

Devon: I am, too, I really am, as long as you guys like what we send to you, I don’t see why we can’t get this partnership solidified within the next few weeks.

Sharon: That sounds great. Okay, well, I better get back to the office, and prep my team.

Devon: Yes.

Sharon: This is exciting!

Devon: It’s very exciting. I think this partnership makes perfect sense. Thank you for having that dream.

[ Nate laughing ]

Sharon: Sometimes, our unconscious bubbles up some inspired ideas.

Nate: Well, with any luck, we’ll be sipping on some different bubbles very soon.

Devon: Yes. We’ll be in touch. Have a good rest of your day.

Sharon: You, too.

Devon: Well, congratulations, man, looks like this is the first big deal you’ve landed since being back.

[ Nate clears throat ] What the hell is going on between you and audra?

[ Nate sighs ]

Audra: Are you staring at me to distract from the fact that devon’s over there ignoring you?

Tucker: Is devon here? Ah, there he is. What do you know?

Audra: Yeah, very funny.

Tucker: I only have eyes for you right now.

[ Audra chuckles ]

Audra: Sorry, but this just doesn’t sound like the tucker I know.

Tucker: I’m serious. I feel so close to you right now. Closer than I ever have. Do you not feel the same?

Audra: I– I feel a shift in our dynamic. I just hope it lasts.

Tucker: “A shift in our dynamic,” wow. You’re such a poet, audra. I think you’re still on guard about ashley.

Audra: Oh, god. Yeah, well, I know you very well. And I’m realistic. So, yes, I am on guard.

Tucker: Give me your hand. Give me your hand. I meant what I said upstairs. I choose you in all ways possible. It’s you and me from now on.

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Chelsea: Thank you so much. Yes, that approach makes sense. I will speak to his father and fill him in. Okay. Bye-bye. Oh, see? This is why I love that school.

Billy: They’re on top of things.

Chelsea: Yes, they said they will keep an eye on connor. They will work on getting him back to his sleep schedule, and they’ll make sure he’s eating again because he’s been so upset that he hasn’t been able to think about food.

Billy: That’s good. Just get him back to basics. He’ll be all right.

Chelsea: The way they explained things was really, really helpful, so I just have to make adam understand it’s not the right time to go visit connor. Let’s see if he takes their advice.

Billy: You want me to join you for moral support?

Chelsea: I would love that, but I think that would set adam off even more. Thank you for the tea and the advice.

Billy: Of course.

Sharon: Hey there.

Chelsea: Oh, sharon. Hi. Congrats again on your launch.

Sharon: Thank you. Thank you so much.

Chelsea: I want to hear more about it, but unfortunately, I have to run, I’ll– I’ll see you soon, though. Wish me luck.

Billy: I’ll check in with you later.

Chelsea: Okay.

[ Billy sighs ]

Sharon: So, how are things going?

Billy: Uh, yeah. Everything’s good. Chelsea’s just dealing with some co-parenting issues.

Sharon: Well, I hope connor’s okay.

Billy: I think he’s going to be just fine. Of course, adam is handling it the way you would expect adam to handle it.

Sharon: Is that why, uh, you weren’t at the meeting today with devon and nate?

Billy: What meeting?

Sharon: To finalize the partnership.

Billy: I wasn’t aware there was a meeting. And I don’t have anything in my calendar. Who set this meeting, sharon? Because I assume that I should have been a part of it.

Sharon: Well, I had reached out to devon, but I just assumed you’d be there.

Billy: Yeah, well, nothing’s getting finalized without me, so I assumed I should have been there, too. But I guess devon doesn’t agree.

Sharon: Oh, well, I don’t think it was anything like that. Um, and nothing has been finalized. He said that he’s going to run the numbers by jill and you, and then send them over later.

Billy: And yet no fresh emails, and my phone isn’t ringing.

Sharon: Are you and devon having some kind of a conflict? Because if there’s going to be issues before this partnership even gets off the ground–

Billy: It’s nothing like that. We’re just figuring out how to work together again. That’s all it is.

Sharon: As long as it’s not going to be contentious.

Billy: It’s all about collaboration for me.

Sharon: Uh-huh.

Billy: Look, if I get my feathers ruffled because of a missed meeting, that’s one thing. I just don’t want it to get to my mother, okay? So, I will remind devon that I need to be kept in the loop. Other than that, everything is going to be just great.

Nate: There’s nothing going on between audra and me.

Devon: Then, why do you keep looking over at her?

Nate: She and i worked closely together. I just hate to see her get sucked back into tucker’s drama again. I thought she’d finally shaken him off.

Devon: Yeah, but who cares? She’s a grown woman. And after everything tucker’s done, I’m sure she’s aware of it. And the fact that she’s sitting over there holding his hand should tell you all you need to know about her.

Nate: You may be right.

Devon: I am definitely right. And I would recommend that you steer clear of her. Because she’s nothing but drama. And you don’t need her drawing you back into a place that your family doesn’t want you to be in.

Audra: You’re not really a public display of affection guy.

Tucker: You haven’t pulled your hand away.

Audra: I don’t hate it.

Tucker: Mm.

Audra: But that doesn’t mean you can distract me from business.

Tucker: Ugh.

Audra: So, what happens now?

Tucker: Well, bringing you back changes my original plan, so I’ll have to do some thinking about it.

Audra: Work it out together? It shouldn’t be that hard. After all, I was going to run glissade when your plan was to fold it into jabot. So you must have had a plan when you first asked me to join you. Okay, come here. Look, everything you wanted to have with ashley, you can have with me. Only it will be real. Not some fantasy or unattainable ideal. Hey, if I’m in, I am all the way in. And you claim you are too.

Tucker: 100%. Never doubt that. And I’m glad to be there. But right now, can we just bask in the afterglow? Being us, over a nice lunch, without talking business?

Audra: Yeah, of course. Just remember, you make promises. And I’m going to make sure you remember every single one of them.

Tucker: Yes, ma’am.

[ Tucker sighs ]

Ashley: Sorry about that. Oh, tucker just upsets me.

Traci: I wish that you could see that when you let him do that, you let him win. I really don’t like that you called him. The only way to take back control is to not think about him at all.

Ashley: I was trying to do that, that’s why I came here, was to get closure. Instead, I was just faced with a bunch of tucker’s new lies. I just have to go in another direction.

Traci: Well, I hope that direction includes exorcising him from your thoughts and moving on with your life.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

Traci: Ashley? Pain hits fast.

Traci: Ashley. Oh, I knew that coming here was a mistake.

Ashley: I keep thinking about tucker’s version of what happened here and he’s wrong. It did not happen that way.

Traci: Okay, you know what? Why don’t we go get on that jet and go home? We’ve learned all we can here. Why stay the night?

Ashley: Yeah, I’m not ready to give up or go home.

Traci: But what else is there for us to do?

Ashley: If tucker can get the waiter to lie, then maybe I can get him to tell the truth.

Traci: And how are you gonna do that? Offer him your own bribe?

Ashley: Of course not. I could pay him for his time.

Traci: Ashley, any waiter who can be bought by the highest bidder is never going to tell you the truth. I think we have to face the possibility we’ve reached a dead end here.

Ashley: I’m not accepting defeat.

Traci: I wish you wouldn’t think of it as win or lose. How about moving on with your life? Ashley, the waiter lied or he didn’t lie. We’re not going to know unless we hook him up to a lie detector test.

Ashley: Well, I could make the suggestion.

Traci: Please, you’ve got to find a way to let this all go and I will do everything in my power to help you. And so will jack, and so will billy. Come on, let’s just go home.

Ashley: Please.

Traci: Surrounded by people who love you.

Ashley: Stop treating me with kid gloves, please. What, you think I’m going crazy?

Chelsea: Thank you for waiting.

[ Adam clears throat ]

Adam: Mm-hmm, of course. Nothing is more important than our son.

Chelsea: I know how much you love him, adam. And I– I know that’s why you get so, uh, intense.

Adam: Yes, yes, I overreacted when I first heard, I threatened to pull him out of the school, but it’s only because I care about him so much.

Chelsea: We both do. And that’s why we have to do what’s best for connor.

Adam: Agreed.

Chelsea: Okay, uh, well, i spoke to his guidance counselor and the head of the school, and they are going to put some protocols in place. They’re going to make some accommodations. Get him some more tutoring. And, uh, evaluate him to figure out what’s going on. So, it is a long process and when you’re diagnosing a learning difference, it does take time. And, um, it’s very specific. So they think that we should wait until parents weekend to go visit.

Adam: And you made all of these decisions already without me?

Chelsea: Um, no. Actually, I was just getting advice as to what to do here. Um, I just needed their advice as to what to do and make sure and clarify that we should wait before we go visit our son at school.

Adam: You mean you were getting more ammunition to back up your opinion?

Chelsea: I think that creating conflict is probably not a good thing for our son right now is what I’m saying.

Adam: Or, in other words, you think that I’m going to make a scene.

Chelsea: Adam, you just admitted that you overreacted when I told you about this in the first place.

Adam: That’s because I’m playing catch up, responding to partial information.

Chelsea: What are you talking about? I’m here talking to you so we can be on the same page.

Adam: Okay, do I get any input?

Chelsea: Of course you get input.

Adam: Connor called you, you called the school, and now you are making decisions about connor before anybody has consulted me.

Chelsea: If you just listen to me–

Adam: Chelsea, he has two parents. You don’t get to call all the shots.

Nate: You still think I’m one slip away from betraying our family again, after all I’ve done to repair things.

Devon: Well, listen, something caused you to betray us before, right? You didn’t just do it. And I suspect that your weakness has to do with the temptation of wanting more.

Nate: What is that supposed to mean?

Devon: It means that having ambition is fine and great as long as it doesn’t cloud your judgment and lead you to make bad decisions that only serve yourself and not the company that you work for. And victoria was the road to you doing that. And from what I’ve seen, it just– I feel like audra presents that same temptation.

Tucker: You think you’ll ever really trust me?

Audra: You’re the one who taught me to never fully trust anyone. I know you don’t trust me. You suspect I have my own agenda.

Tucker: Yeah. That’s part of the thrill. How alike we are. How we keep each other on our toes.

Audra: Well then, where does that leave us?

Tucker: Hm. In our happy place. Ah. I don’t want you to ever tell me your plan of your own accord. I want to figure it out on my own. It’s much more thrilling for me.

Audra: Look, I’m not sure being constantly suspicious of each other is as romantic as you think it is.

Tucker: Oh, well, what could be more romantic? We thrive on– on mystery, on piecing everything together. And there’s always the chance we could seduce information from each other. I certainly look forward to doing that with you. I look forward to everything with you.

Audra: Salud.

Tucker: Salud. (Vo) if you have graves’ disease,

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Devon: All right. We should get back to the office so we can get jill and billy to sign off on these numbers and get them to sharon.

Nate: I’m actually surprised billy didn’t show up for this meeting. Was he tied up?

Devon: Uh, no. No he wasn’T. I just figured that you’d been running the numbers and working it, so we’d keep the meeting tight. What?

Nate: I mean, I’m flattered. I’m just wondering how billy would take that.

Devon: I mean, there’s nothing to take. There’s– there’s no reason for the three of us to meet. Sharon didn’t bring her executive team.

Nate: True, but she brought the idea to the two of you in the first place, didn’t she?

Devon: She did. Yeah. But this is just one of many meetings over the course of this partnership, so he’ll be at the next one.

Tucker: Yeah. Devon’s resolve is impressive. He doesn’t even glance my way anymore.

Audra: See? There it is.

Tucker: What?

Audra: I mean, you claim it doesn’t hurt, but you’re not as cold-blooded as you pretend to be.

Tucker: Hey, I– i tried to repair things with him. If he doesn’t want me in his life, I can’t force the issue. Nate, on the other hand, he couldn’t keep his eyes off you. I don’t think he liked, uh, you giving me the time of day. He seemed to hate it.

Audra: Or maybe he just hates you.

[ Tucker laughs ]

Tucker: But he wouldn’t be the first, would he? Nah, he’s obviously got a thing for you. Those, uh, those trysts you said you two were having. Truth?

Audra: Do you really want to know? Wouldn’t that break our rules of engagement, of keeping each other guessing?

Tucker: I think that applies just to business.

Audra: Ah. You’re jealous.

Tucker: Yeah. Maybe a little. He is younger and better looking than me. But I’m still curious as to why he was shooting daggers our way.

Audra: Nate’s just a friend. Yeah, I know you don’t know what those are.

[ Audra laughs ] But friends are protective of each other.

Tucker: And what is nate protecting you from, exactly?

Audra: You.

Tucker: Yeah. Little does he know, I’m putty in your hands.

Audra: Mm. He just wants to make sure you don’t wield any undue influence over me.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. And, uh, just how much influence does nate wield over you?

Audra: Never as much as you.

Adam: Thi– this is why I need to go to the school. And I need to talk to connor and the school staff myself because nobody seems fit to include me.

Chelsea: Oh, okay. I see what this is about. Your ego is bruised because connor called me first. For god’s sake, adam, he’s a kid!

Adam: Yeah, and that’s why he shouldn’t be alone to deal with this, chelsea.

Chelsea: You think I don’t want to run to that school and hug connor so tight and tell him everything’s going to be okay? Of course I do.

Adam: Okay. Then let’s do it.

[ Chelsea scoffs ] Why are you fighting me on this? Why are you acting like this is the worst idea in the world to go reassure our son who is hurting right now? You were the one who told me how upset he was on the phone. Okay, I need to see him, and I need to reassure him that everything is going to be okay.

Chelsea: It’s not about you! Ugh, adam, it’s no– it’s not about you. Put yourself in connor’s shoes. He is struggling. He was just told he needs learning accommodations at a school he was going to because he felt different. So, no, we’re not going. The school says it will make him feel worse, it will put a spotlight on him and that is the last thing he needs.

[ Chelsea sighing ] I’m sorry. I was trying not to lose my cool.

[ Chelsea sighs ]

Adam: No, it’S… you’re– you’re absolutely right. My late father-in-law lit up a room,

Chelsea: You think I’m right?

Adam: So is the school. Turning this into a big deal, making it some– some tragedy is not the way to go. It just kills me to think that he’s beating himself up over this or he’s depressed and he’s overwhelmed. And us not being there, it’s the worst.

Chelsea: But we will be there for him. In the right way, at the right time.

Adam: Thank you.

Chelsea: For going off on you?

Adam: For pushing me to– to see what’s best for connor.

Chelsea: Sometimes, it’s hard to know what that is. Adam, you don’t think I hate the fact that connor sought out this school in the first place because of me?

Adam: What? No, chelsea, no, I’m– I’m not going to let you blame yourself for connor’s issue. Okay, I get that instinct. I do it too. And sally helped me see that. You were right. Yes, I was upset that connor called you first, but it wasn’t because of my ego. It was because I felt like I let him down. If I had just been a better father, you know, hell, if I had– had just been there for him when he was little.

Chelsea: Sally’s right. Connor knows how much you love him. So do I. I have to be honest with you. I’m– I’m surprised to see you come around like this. In the past, you…

Adam: Probably would have dug in and doubled down.

Chelsea: Yeah, exactly.

Adam: I’m working on controlling my less than productive tendencies.

Chelsea: Oh, well look at you.

[ Phone ringing ]

Adam: It’s connor. What do I say? You want to wait? Should I call him back?

Chelsea: Answer it. Let’s talk to him together.

Adam: Connor, buddy. I’m here with your mom.

Billy: Hey.

Devon: Hey, billy.

Billy: So, I heard you had a meeting with sharon about finalizing the partnership.

Devon: Yes, we did. And it went really well, actually. And nate has some numbers to share with you and jill, so we can get them back over to sharon as soon as possible.

Billy: Seems like something I should have been a part of. Sharon agrees, actually. Is there a reason why I was excluded?

Devon: You weren’t excluded on purpose. The meeting just came together quickly and I knew we wanted to keep the ball rolling, so I made it happen. We didn’t sign any contracts or anything like that.

Billy: Well, you can’T. Not without me.

Nate: Uh, billy, if you have any issues with the numbers, uh, we can adjust. Nothing’s been set in stone.

Devon: Yeah, nobody’s making deals behind your back. We told sharon that we have to run all the points by you and jill. And I think you’re going to be really impressed, too, because nate’s done a fantastic job.

Nate: This is going to be an exciting venture. Lots of potential.

Billy: Great. Happy to hear that. So let’s just chalk it up to a scheduling mishap. Make sure it doesn’t happen again. Because this is all about collaboration, right? That’s how we keep chancellor-winters strong.

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: Agreed. Mm-hmm.

Billy: Great. Because I don’t think we’re free of tucker’s threat. So, let’s get this deal done as soon as we can, so we become so big that he can’t mess with us. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a meeting of my own. Give me those numbers when you can, and I’ll get to them. Thanks, guys.

Devon: Yep.

Traci: I swear, I am not implying there is anything wrong with your mental state. I’m just saying, tucker has worked his way into your head. He’s taking up undeserved space there. He’s not worth it.

Ashley: Damn right, he’s not.

Traci: And I really believe that it would just be better for you to move on, surrounded by your family. Staying here in paris, it’s just reminding you of the trauma.

Ashley: Yeah. You’re not wrong. This place has a lot of bad energy. I can’t wait to be rid of it.

Traci: Oh, thank god. Thank god. Let’s go home. I will call the jet.

Ashley: I’m not ready to go. I’m not leaving. To 50 years with my best friend.

Chelsea: Okay, mister. Well, we can’t wait to see you over parents weekend.

Adam: Yeah, you got this. We love you.

Billy: I take it that’s connor. How’s he doing?

Chelsea: Yeah, he sounded good, right?

Adam: Uh, he’s a little shaky, but I think he’s on board with the school’s plan.

Chelsea: Yeah, well, he sounded a lot better than the first time I spoke to him, so…

Billy: Great. Glad to hear that.

Adam: I think he’s relieved that there’s a solution. He seemed to relax a little bit when he realized that other kids deal with similar issues.

Chelsea: Yeah, and we’re going to set up a schedule for video calls so we can check in on him every once in a while.

Adam: Low-key. Not to make it seem like there’s anything wrong.

Chelsea: Yes. Just to show support and tell him how excited we are for our next visit.

Billy: Well, that’s great. Sounds like a very solid plan. I have to say, it’s really nice to see you both in a cooperative space.

Adam: In other words, you think I would revert to form and run up there and blow up?

Billy: In one word, yeah.

Adam: Well, luckily, chelsea helped me see that that was not the way to go.

Chelsea: Actually, I’m the one that went off on adam this time.

Adam: Well, in a good way, for good reason. I assume you know how lucky you are to have her in your life.

Billy: I do indeed.

Nate: Do you agree with billy about tucker still being a threat to the company? I’ve been focused on your personal relationship with tucker. Wasn’t thinking in terms of him coming after chancellor-winters.

Devon: Well, business and… personal, family, are one and the same for tucker, so…

Nate: So, you are worried?

Devon: I mean, I try not to worry about things I can’t control, but I’m not going to let my guard down. The plan is to keep him out of every part of my life, which he’s aware of, but he’s also aware that I’m keeping my eyes out for any moves that he makes.

Nate: I don’t know. I don’t see tucker as an imminent threat to chancellor-winters. He just fired the board at glissade, hired a new group of loyalists. There’s still a lot of damage control to do before he thinks of looking elsewhere.

Devon: Yeah, but his whole life is damage control, which he thrives on. So, I think we all just need to stay on alert.

Nate: Well, you know, if– if tucker is making a move, there could be an advantage to having audra as a friend.

Audra: Ah. Now that we’ve enjoyed our pleasant lunch, how about you tell me what your plans are for next steps at glissade?

Tucker: Patience is not your best attribute, is it?

Audra: Nor yours. Why can’t you just tell me, okay? Why are you stalling?

Tucker: Didn’t we say that keeping each other guessing is more exciting?

Audra: Sure. About the long game. But we’re talking short term. You can’t keep me in the dark, tucker. I need to know if I made a mistake opening up to you.

Tucker: You didn’T. I promise. Wow.

Ashley: I’m going to stay. I need to talk this out with someone.

[ Traci sighs ]

Traci: Okay, if that’s what you want, and that’s what you need, then that is what we will do. I will stay here with you, and I will listen.

Ashley: I want you to go. I need you to go. Please, alone. I’m going to stay here and talk this out with a friend of mine that’s in paris. I need peace of mind right now, more than anything. I need peace of mind.

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