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Young & The Restless Transcript

 

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Adam: Good morning, boss. I, uh, took the liberty of ordering you some coffee. Should be out soon.

Nate: Adam, thank you for coming.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Uh, I pride myself on being on time. Early even. And as your new assistant, I await your command.

Nate: Hm, I thought it best we discuss how this is going to work moving forward.

Adam: Sure thing, you’re in charge. Um, now how do you take your coffee? Cream, sugar? And is there a paper that you read first thing in the morning?

Nate: The attitude isn’t necessary. And it’s not gonna work with me.

[ Adam clears throat ] I asked you here because I’d like to set some ground rules and expectations, so there are no misunderstandings later.

Adam: Mm.

[ Adam chuckles ] You must be in heaven.

Nate: I’m not sure what you mean.

Adam: Having this much power over me. It’s thrilling, isn’t it?

Victoria: May I come in?

Victor: Yes, please.

Victoria: Good morning. You look very content. The big– big chair suits you. It always has.

Victor: This all sounds very pleasant. Should I be getting ready for another attack or what?

Victoria: You can put your gloves down. There’s no right hook coming, daddy. I just i and make peace. I’m tired of fighting with you.

Victor: Glad to hear that. It’s kind of surprising though. Two days ago, you were very upset about having been demoted and about my resuming the position on this chair. What happened?

Victoria: I know that you must be very frustrated and disappointed by my attitude. But I have thought long and hard about this arrangement, and I’ve made a decision about the future.

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Nikki: Oh, claire. Very nice to meet you. Please sit down.

Claire: The pleasure is all mine, mrs. Newman.

Audra: We thought we’d change things up a bit for your interview and meet at one of genoa city’s finest restaurants. You know, give you a taste of the town since you’re not local.

Claire: I love this place. It’s so hip. I’m really grateful to be considered for your assistant role at newman media.

Nikki: So, tell us, who is claire grace?

Claire: I’ve been a self-starter all my life. Education always came first, but I’ve been working since I was a kid. At 12, I started my first small business with friends, going around to neighbor’s houses, cleaning and doing odd jobs.

Audra: Sounds like you had an early interest in hard work.

Claire: Absolutely. But I also have a passion for music. I played the flute throughout school, so that became my minor. But my primary focus was always marketing and business.

Audra: How was your experience at wharton?

Claire: Not for the faint of heart. But I worked hard. Knew I was lucky to be there. And I had professors who pushed me to believe in myself.

Nikki: Well, your educational background is very impressive, but you don’t seem to have a lot of corporate experience. There’s only one previous assistant job here.

Claire: While I was pursuing my mba, I was busy juggling school and work. Bartending, tutoring. Anything that would pay the bills and keep me afloat.

Nikki: Well, we are meeting with a couple of other candidates for this position.Why don’t you tell us why you think being my assistant is the right choice, for both of us?

Claire: If I’m gonna work in business, why not work for the best? Newman enterprises has been a leading innovator for years.

Audra: So, you’re familiar with the company?

Claire: Of course. It dominates in its industries. Newman media is newer, but it’s already a powerhouse with its focus on content in different mediums. Video games, podcasts, streaming services.

Audra: Is there a particular project that interests you?

Claire: When you closed that exclusive deal with crawford pictures, so smart, and you had only just started as ceo.

Nikki: Do you see any way for newman media to expand any markets that we’re not tapping into?

Claire: Well, I’m excited to see how tucker mccall’s company fits into newman enterprises. How it could mesh with newman media. You must have a lot of ideas about that since you used to work with mr. Mccall.

Nikki: Well, newman media has gone through many regimes since its inception. How do you view that?

Claire: There has been a lot of turnover. But with your previous experience as co-ceo of newman, the business community and your employees should be reassured. You have a unique understanding of newman media’s place within the company at large, thanks to your previous position.

Nikki: Well, you have certainly done your research.

Audra: You know, the letter of recommendation from your previous boss is outstanding. And she says the office has never been managed better.

Claire: All you need is a good mentor.

Audra: May I ask why you would leave your job in chicago if your previous boss speaks so highly of you? You know, why apply for this job? What brought you to genoa city?

Sally: Good morning.

Nick: There she is. She wakes. Good morning, beautiful. It’s freshly squeezed.

Sally: Why so fancy?

Nick: Just, uh, felt like spoiling you.

Sally: Well, you better watch out ’cause I could get used to it.

Nick: I hope you do.

Sally: I thought you had work to handle.

Nick: Yeah, I got some stuff later, but honestly, there’s no place I’d rather be than right here with you.

Sally: Me too.

Nick: Here’s a thought. Why don’t we just give up all these dreams and plans we have for all these other businesses and just do nothing? Seriously, we just hang out with each other. Live off love and, uh, spoil each other rotten.

Sally: Well, we might wear each other out pretty quickly.

Nick: Are you questioning my stamina?

[ Sally chuckles ]

Sally: Never. Mm-mm. No, I’m just saying that we both have to work. I mean, I don’t think either of us would last more than a week without a sense of purpose.

Nick: So, our connection isn’t purpose enough? Wow. Okay, well, it is for me.

Sally: What has gotten into you?

Nick: I don’t know. I just– I woke up this morning and I was just really, really grateful that I get to wake up next to you. I really missed you.

Sally: I missed you too.

Nick: Do you remember before I went on my trip and I told you that I had fallen in love with you?

Sally: I recall that, yeah.

Nick: Well, on my trip, I kind of can’t believe how much I missed you and it got worse every day. It– it like hurt away from you. I love you, sally, more than I ever thought was possible.

Sally: You’re really sweet. I– I… I don’t know what to say.

Nick: Well, it might be the sort of thing that gives you the urge to say, “I’m falling in love with you too.”

Victor: So, what is it you have decided?

Victoria: After much contemplation, I… I’ve seen the wisdom of your– of your actions, and I’ve accepted them.

Victor: That’s quite a change of heart. I mean, you and I have been at each other’s throats for days.

Victoria: Well, I have had my concerns, daddy, and they’re not selfish.

Victor: Your brother, nicholas, has told me that you had questions about my ability to run this damn company.

Victoria: Well, first of all, nicholas is exaggerating. I mean, I haven’t understood and accepted some of the choices that you’ve made lately and the erratic way that you’ve gone about handling things.

Victor: But what happened to make you think that now I can run this company, that I know what I’m doing?

Victoria: I realized that you are indeed looking at the long game. And that you stepping back in as ceo has nothing to do with me or my role at newman. You’re returning to– to unite a fractured work environment.

Victor: Well, we agree on that. Now, in your opinion, how did this become a fractured work environment?

[ Victoria sighs ]

Victoria: I think you know the answer to that, dad. Look, the problems all started with the initial acquisition of newman media from ashland locke.

Victor: Yeah, well, that we can agree on. Ashland locke’s entrance into our lives has caused a lot of problems.

Victoria: It began there, and it continued with the purchase of mccall unlimited. For some reason…

[ Victoria sighs ] It tore our family apart instead of pulling us together.

Victor: And what do you think is the reason for that?

Victoria: Daddy, it’s really simple. There’s only one reoccurring factor in all of this. It’s adam.

Nate: You think I’m enjoying this?

Adam: I mean, there has to be a small part of you that does.

Nate: Well, you seem to be the one with the flippant attitude here. Making cracks about your role as my assistant, naming duties I haven’t assigned to you.

Adam: Okay. You’re right. I was going for light and I came off snide.

Nate: Hmm.

Adam: But look, I want you to know that I– I accept this situation as it stands.

Nate: Tell me something. Why would you be okay with this arrangement? I mean, your father made me your boss and like you said, you have more business experience than I do.

Adam: Well, quite frankly, I had it coming. This situation is entirely of my own doing. I went to my father and I told him that I want a new beginning and I wanna start from the bottom.

Nate: And he called your bluff.

Adam: No, no, it– it wasn’t a bluff. I am determined to do things differently. And I didn’t ask for any special treatment or give him any suggestions on how this should go. I let him decide how he’s gonna handle this. I mean, if– if at all.

Nate: Well, like I said, I had nothing to do with his decision to have you work for me. God knows it wasn’t my choice.

Adam: No, I know that it wasn’T. But he seems to think this is an appropriate beginning. So, I’m very, very grateful for that.

Nate: You’re grateful?

Adam: Yes.

Nate: How is that possible?

Adam: Because I know how candidates fight tooth and nail to become assistants and to get on a desk is– is a blessing. It’s, uh, it’s a ladder to climb.

Nate: Mm-hmm, and most people climb that ladder at the start of their careers. Not when they have your level of expertise.

Adam: This is where I am now and this is where I need to be. So, put me to work, nate. I’m ready.

Nate: Mm. I figured you would, um, have this attitude at the start of your new role here, for your father’s sake as well as your own. Only, I’m not buying it for a second. Are you guys watching? This is my favorite part.

Adam: You think that I’m being insincere? You think that my desire to change is not real?

Nate: I think you view this position as a foot in the door. The only way to get back into the company after you screwed things up with your family.

Adam: I– I don’t see how that and accepting the position are mutually exclusive. Hell yeah, I want back in. That’s why I told victor I would be willing to start from the bottom instead of taking my resume and going somewhere else. Newman enterprises is where I wanna be, for personal and professional reasons. And yes, I know I have a lot to make up for, but I serve at the pleasure of whoever is my boss and right now, that’s you.

Nate: You’re good. The way you use words to spin things every which way. But I agree with victoria’s assessment. Trusting you with this job is a foolish move on victor’s part. He is putting you in a position where you will have access to key company information.

Adam: How do you figure that?

Nate: Well, as my assistant, I will rely on you to review and pass along pertinent, and sometimes, confidential information. You’re far from dumb, adam. You know that information is power.

Adam: And you think that I’m going along with this situation so I can use my new place to what? To gather company secrets?

Nate: Let me make this a bit more clear for you. I trust you about as much as victoria does.

Adam: Hm.

Nate: Which is not at all.

Adam: Well, aren’t you two in sync?

Nate: I’ve thought about it and this is how it’s gonna work. You will handle only the menial office tasks, sorting my mail, keeping track of office supplies.

Adam: Sharpening your pencils? Okay, and what happens to the important assignments?

Nate: I will hire another personal assistant out of my own pocket. Someone I can trust with more substantial and sensitive work.

Adam: Have you, by chance, run any of this by victor? You haven’t, have you? Because he would have already shot you down. Nate, you’re– you’re bucking the spirit of the old man’s orders. I– I give you points for a bold move, but it’s one that could seriously cost you.

Victor: Well, for a moment there I was optimistic, but you’ve gone right back to scapegoating adam.

Victoria: Except that it’s true. He’s responsible for the failures at newman. And if I had stepped out of line as many times as he has, you would never forgive me.

Victor: He has never been given the benefit of the doubt. And quite frankly, I’m tired of it.

Victoria: Well, we’re tired of you repeatedly making the same mistakes.

Victor: I will no longer discuss adam with you, with your mother, or nicholas. He’s my son. I love him. I have faith in him.

Victoria: He’s only gonna disappoint you. He has to have some sort of agenda at play, accepting the position of nate’s assistant. I mean, come on, that’s– it’s clearly a ploy.

Victor: What, now you doubt that nate can control him?

Victoria: No, I trust nate implicitly.

Victor: But you don’t think he can keep him in line?

Victoria: Who can, dad? No one can. Not even you. Look, I don’t want to continue to argue with you. If you’re asking me to give adam another chance… well, then I accept and support that.

Victor: You’re folding too easily. What’s going on?

Sally: Nick, I–

Nick: I have no idea why I did that, I’m sorry. I don’t want to put you on the spot like that.

Sally: He– hey, I love you very much.

Nick: Love me, but not in love with me. Not yet.

Sally: It’s not you.

Nick: Oh, “it’s not you.” That is the thing that people say when they don’t mean it.

Sally: No, but in this case it’s true, okay? I have been through so much emotional and romantic turmoil over the last few years, some of my own doing. It’s just really hard for me to get my heart there.

Nick: That makes sense. I get it.

Sally: You’re amazing. Honestly, I mean, how could i not love you? And if– I mean, if I can’t fall in love with you, then what does that say about me?

Nick: Ah, come on, it’s, uh, it’s not the sort of thing you rush. There’s certainly no timetable on it. The last thing I ever wanna do is put pressure on you.

Sally: You haven’T.

Nick: You know what, I could take it back. I could do that. Just take it back, put it right in my pocket. Just save it for some other day.

Sally: No, no, no, no. Not a chance.

[ Sally sighs ] Struggling with the highs and lows of bipolar 1?

Claire: Chicago is great. There’s so much to do, but the chaos of big city life just isn’t for me. I’m originally from a small town in oregon, so I prefer a place that’s a little more real, honest.

Nikki: Now, what made you decide to look at wisconsin? You could go anywhere in the country.

Claire: I actually had a college friend who was from genoa city, spent a few summers here with her, really liked the feel of the place.

Nikki: Really? What’s her name?

Claire: Sophia carmichael.

Nikki: Oh, my god, I know the carmichaels. We’ve done several charity events together, but I never met their daughter.

Audra: So, what’s your family situation? Um, how do they feel about you being so far away?

Claire: Unfortunately, my parents were killed in a car accident when I was very young.

Nikki: Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that.

Audra: My condolences. You know, I apologize if I brought up any painful memories.

Claire: It’s okay. Are always there anyway. But I was raised by my great-aunt, it was a good life. She still lives in oregon, but we talk all the time. She’s got lots of advice and stories, oh, and recipes. She thinks I don’t cook.

[ All laughing ]

Nikki: Well, the next time you speak to her, tell her that nikki newman says she raised a very smart and interesting young woman.

Claire: Thank you. She’ll love that.

Audra: Would you give us a moment to speak in private?

Claire: Of course. I’ll leave you to it. Excuse me.

Audra: So, um, what do you think?

Nikki: Well, she’s green, but I get a good feeling from her.

Audra: Yeah, she’s energetic, smart, has definitelyework.

Nikki: And she clearly wants this job.

Nate: I don’t care what you think about my decisions or your take on the situation.

Adam: Yeah, maybe not. But victor will.

Nate: My sole interest is to protect newman enterprises.

Adam: Listen to me. Nate, do you really believe that I am that much of a threat?

Nate: I really believe you’re capable of just about anything. Disruption is your forte.

Adam: You tried to blackmail your own family and workplace when it suited your needs.

Nate: Well, when I’m assigned to be your assistant, feel free to second-guess me. But that’s never gonna happen.

Adam: Listen, nate, come on. Look at my recent track record. All of my plans have failed miserably. I’ve been humiliated, stripped of everything, put in my place by my father, okay? This was a wake-up call.

Nate: So you say. But as far as I’m concerned, that really changes nothing. I have no faith in you, adam.

Adam: Okay, well, you may not like me, but you know that I am capable and I can handle this job.

Nate: It’s not about that. The belief I have that you can change was destroyed when you tried to blackmail audra.

Adam: Look, that was a dark moment. It was. And it’s behind me now.

Nate: It wasn’t just a moment, adam. It is who you are. Your actions show it. I don’t, for a second, believe that you can change your very nature.

Adam: Okay. Well, let me prove it to you then.

Nate: You can’t, but i understand victor will always hold out hope that you can turn things around. He’s your father.

Adam: Yes, I know that I have let him down. And I’m glad that he gave me this opportunity because I’m going to prove to you and everybody else that I mean what I say.

Nate: It’s not just about me or my feelings. Victor has a broader agenda, I believe.

Adam: I imagine that’s true. That’s usually the case. But what does that have to do with me?

Nate: I suspect he’s preparing for the worst. That you will use this job to inflict damage on newman enterprises. In fact, I believe he put me in this role as a safeguard against you. And I take that very seriously.

Adam: Is that a warning, nate?

Victoria: I’m not being disingenuous, I meant everything that I’ve said.

Victor: I’m just a little surprised at your turnaround, you know? It seems very abrupt. Too much so.

Victoria: When you demoted me, I know I fought you on it.

[ Sighs ] It just– my feelings were hurt because my position had just been stripped away from me, and I– I mean, I took it so personally.

Victor: It was a business decision.

Victoria: I see that now.

Victor: Yeah?

Victoria: I’ve put aside my anger and I’m willing to let go of these feelings that I have about adam. I know that this company is stronger than he is. I know it can survive anything.

Victor: I’m very glad you feel that way, okay? Because I was beginning to feel that our relationship was becoming… untenable.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Well, what would you have done if that had been the case?

Victor: I would have fired you. And should it get to that point again… I still might. To give your teeth a dentist clean feeling.

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Adam: I see what you’re trying to do. You’re trying to push my buttons, trying to get me to react. Show that the big, bad adam newman lives.

Nate: Why do you say that, hm? ‘Cause you’re about to blow? No, I am not aiming for a reaction. I am stating facts and I appreciate your father’s faith in me.

[ Adam laughs ]

Adam: What, that he entrusted you to babysit me?

Nate: I see this as an opportunity. A final chance to open victor’s eyes about you. That you are incapable of becoming a good, decent man.

Adam: You know what? You’re wrong. I have changed. So, you can try to push my buttons or enact some scheme to undermine me, but it’s not gonna work. You can’t touch me, nate.

Nate: I don’t have to. You have a– a unique ability to ruin things for yourself.

Adam: Not this time. I’m gonna put in the work. I’m gonna pay my dues. I’m gonna keep my head down, keep my nose clean. And if it’s what you want, I will gladly sharpen your pencils or organize your office supplies. Whatever you want. I’m in it for the long haul and I’m not even about to give you the satisfaction of thinking you can break me. So, don’t even try.

Sally: Are you busy for the rest of the day?

Nick: Well, I got to go, and meet and, uh, sign our final contracts for the new office we’re leasing. And then, I’ve got to jump on a video call with sharon and find out how her west coast trip is going.

Sally: Sounds productive.

Nick: Yeah, and my dad wants to meet for lunch. I’m sure to put more pressure on me to come back to newman enterprises.

Sally: Are you gonna hear him out?

Nick: I mean, it seems like a waste of time for both of us, so I’ll probably come up with some excuse to avoid him for now. How about you? What’s your day like?

Sally: I am going to be busy for the next few hours talking to vendors and suppliers, but I was hoping, maybe, you would join me in the park for lunch?

Nick: Such a better offer. Yes. Yes, I’m in. Can I bring anything?

Sally: No.

Nick: I get the feeling you’re planning something. Do you wanna tell me what it is?

Sally: And ruin the surprise? No, thank you.

Nick: But you are up to something, right?

Sally: Maybe.

Nick: Okay, before I go, I gotta make a quick phone call. But first, I’m gonna do some more of this stuff.

[ Sally chuckles ]

Victor: Have i made myself clear?

Victoria: Yeah, crystal clear. It’s not the first time you’ve threatened to fire me, I’m sure it’s not gonna be the last.

[ Phone ringing ]

Victor: Yes, son.

Nick: I just wanted to let you know that something’s come up, I’m not gonna be able to meet you for lunch.

Victor: Oh. You’re trying to avoid me?

Nick: Don’t read into it.

Victor: Nicholas, I just want to spend some time with my son.

Nick: I know, dad, but I’ve got, uh, other important plans.

Victor: I see. All right, well, so be it.

Victoria: Nick’s dodging you too?

Victor: Yeah, I guess so.

Victoria: Mm, he must be suspicious of your motives.

Victor: Whatever.

[ Sally sighs ]

Sally: Was your father upset?

Nick: He really doesn’t like it when things don’t go his way, but it’s not my problem.

Sally: But you still love him. Despite the business horror show with your family and newman.

Nick: Yeah, well, I have a hard time reconciling the two at times.

Sally: Okay, well, maybe, for now, you should just show your father that you still love him?

[ Nick sighs ]

[ Both chuckling ]

[ Nick sighs ]

Victor: What is it?

Nick: I was thinking maybe, you and I could meet at the end of the day for a drink.

Victor: Oh, all right. I, um, I’d like it very much. Known as a passionate artist.

Audra: Thank you for giving us a moment.

Claire: Of course.

Nikki: Well, I have good news. I am pleased to offer you the job.

Audra: Someone from our office will reach out to you later today with the contract details.

Claire: Thank you both so much. I promise I won’t let you down.

Nikki: I would be very surprised if you did.

Claire: [ Laughs ] I really appreciate this. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, and for having faith in my abilities. I can’t wait to get started.

Audra: We’re looking forward to it.

Claire: I’ll start to make arrangements to relocate immediately, find a place to stay.

Audra: You know, human resources can help you with that. And just let us know if you need anything.

Claire: Thanks again. You don’t know what this means to me.

Nikki: We’ll see you at the office soon.

Claire: Yes, you will. Thank you again.

Audra: You know, you do seem to enjoy taking on a mentoring role with young people.

Nikki: Yes, I do. As long as they impress me.

Audra: Claire clearly did.

Nikki: Now, if a potential protégé got in my way or slowed me down, well, then, forget about it.

Audra: I assume you’re not just talking about claire?

Nikki: You assume correctly.

[ Audra sighs ]

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned. Nice to see the two of you together.

Nate: I hope we’re not interrupting anything.

Adam: Nate and I just had breakfast. We, uh, thought we would pop in.

Victor: My goodness, well, you seem to be pleasant with each other. Does that mean that you have accepted your position as nate’s assistant?

Adam: I have, and I’m grateful, so thank you.

Victor: Well, that’s nice to know. Great.

Adam: Yeah, we had a chance to talk about our working dynamic and we have come to an understanding.

Victor: How about you, nate?

Nate: I have no reason to think otherwise at the moment.

Victor: Well, that makes me happy, that’s nice.

Adam: I’m happy that you’re happy.

Victor: Yes. I am indeed. Your sister’s come around, you’ve gotten in line and I am where I belong. So I didn’t think I needed swiffer,

Adam: Well, I better go get settled in my new office.

Victoria: I actually have a meeting that I need to get to. Excuse me, dad.

 

Adam: Uh, nate, thank you for taking the time to have breakfast with me. I really look forward to working with you. Dad.

Victor: See you, son. So… what was your discussion like with adam?

Nate: Well, he claims to be sincere in wanting to put his best foot forward. Says he’s grateful for the opportunity to show that he can change.

Victor: You believe him?

Nate: Cautiously optimistic.

Victor: I’m less so. They’re all falling into line… too easily.

Victoria: I really don’t know why you get an office. Shouldn’t you be in a cubicle with all of the other assistants?

Adam: If it was up to you, I would be in the janitor’s closet.

Victoria: If it was up to me, you wouldn’t be here at all.

Adam: Well, it’s not up to you, not anymore. You lost your seat in the big chair yet again. I mean, that must sting to be dethroned and defeated.

Victoria: You know, just to be clear, I’m not buying this whole turnaround thing, adam. Not for one second.

Adam: You know, I’m gonna prove myself to our father maybe even better than you ever have.

Victoria: Well, fortunately, when you start to show your true colors again, nate’s gonna be there to bust you.

Adam: Right, because nate has never broken a rule in his life. And for the record, I’m not buying your act either. There is no way that you’ve accepted losing a job to our father.

Victoria: You can think whatever you want, no one cares.

Adam: You know, you are the one he really needs to worry about, and the moment that you show your true colors, I’m gonna be happy to nail you to the wall. Oh, after you.

Victoria: I’ll get the next one.

Nick: Sally! Get your hands off her!

Sally: Nick, please.

Nick: What is going on here? Are you having an affair behind my back?

Sally: No, it is not what it looks like.

Adam: Actually, it is. It’s what I’ve always told you, bro. She’s in love with me, not you.

Nick: Is that why you couldn’t say it back to me? Why you couldn’t tell me you love me?

Sally: No, nick, please, let me explain.

Nick: I told you I loved you months ago, but you left me hanging this whole time!

Sally: Nick, I’m so sorry.

Nick: You’ve been using me, carrying on with my brother. You’ve never let him go. Sally? Hey, is everything okay?

Sally: Adam kissed me.

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Diane: Has the financial team attached a name to that account?

Jack: No, they’re still working on it.

Diane: This is serious, jack. Whoever’s doing this, whether it’s phyllis or someone else, has access to our financials and they’re being pretty brazen about it.

Jack: I have frozen all of our accounts, contacted all our vendors. Nothing is going to happen until we figure this out.

Diane: Better not be phyllis. All right, I’ve got a meeting at the club. Will you please text me as soon as you hear?

Jack: Yeah, promise.

Diane: Okay, bye.

Billy: Call the financial department. Tell them to stop looking.

Jack: Wait, what does that mean?

Billy: My name’s gonna come up on that account, jack. It’s the same thing that happened last time. They’re trying to make you believe that I embezzled money from our family company.

Jack: And by they, you mean tucker?

Billy: With an assist from phyllis? Yes.

Jack: But why? What could he gain from this?

Billy: To rattle us. Get us off our– our game, you know, put us on our heels. Let us know that he can hit us whenever he wants.

Jack: With phyllis doing his dirty work or not doing his dirty work.

Billy: She needs money, badly. We know what happens when she gets desperate.

Jack: Yes, I know all too well. So much for changing her life.

Billy: Yes.

Jack: What I don’t understand is why are they targeting only you?

Tucker: I’m not really interested in running jabot. Maybe as an advisor or something. You know, this whole takeover is really about nothing but yanking it away from jack abbott.

Audra: A purely vindictive move.

Tucker: One hundred percent. I want to punish the abbotts. I want to just– I want to hit him where it hurts. ‘Cause as far as I’m concerned, they shattered any chance I had with ashley. Any future.

Audra: Look as always, I give you an a+ for creativity. But, your ability to pull this off? I mean, not so much. I mean, don’t you think they suspect that you’re coming and are gearing up for it?

Tucker: They absolutely do. They’ve essentially told me so.

Audra: And that doesn’t worry you?

Tucker: I have a secret weapon.

Audra: What’s that?

Tucker: Not a what, a who. Billy abbott. Good evening, esther. Hi. It’s a lovely evening, is it not?

Esther: What do you have?

Audra: Double espresso.

[ Tucker speaks foreign language ]

Esther: Two double espressos coming up.

Audra: That went well.

Tucker: Yeah. I need to talk to you.

Audra: Go ahead.

Tucker: Let’s go out on the patio.

Audra: Geez.

Tucker: What did you and nikki talk about after I left?

Audra: Funny you should ask. We were talking about you.

Tucker: And?

Audra: Well, she warned me to stay as far away from you as humanly possible.

Danny: Seriously. Is everything okay, phyllis?

Phyllis: Oh, I’m great. It’s just been a pretty long day. That’s all. What are you doing here?

Danny: I’ve got some business and uh, I wanted to check in on daniel. See how he’s getting along.

Phyllis: Oh. Does daniel know you’re here?

Danny: Yeah. Yeah, he’s meeting me here.

Phyllis: Oh, nice. What?

Danny: Oh, sorry. It’s a little strange seeing you in the flesh. Last time I was in this room, I watched you die.

Phyllis: Oh, yeah. That.

Danny: Yeah. A pretty unforgettable moment.

Phyllis: Yeah. Right. Jeremy stark was coercing me to do that. He was threatening me and my family. You should know this. And the judge showed mercy on me and didn’t send me to prison.

Danny: Yeah, I know. I know. Daniel’s been keeping me up to speed on all this.

Phyllis: That’s good. You should also know I’m now the town pariah, sort of like the old days. Everybody’s staring at me and pointing fingers at me and I should be wearing a big scarlet letter on my chest. Um, from what all the fine citizens of genoa city are putting me through right now.

Danny: Okay. So you’re the victim now?

Phyllis: No.

Danny: Well, it sounds as if you think you are.

Phyllis: Okay. So, you’re angry now.

Danny: Oh, I am beyond angry with you, phyllis. Yes, I know there were extenuating circumstances, but what you did was horrible. I mean, you know what makes it worse? You did it to people who care about you. Who believed in you.

Phyllis: Don’t you think I know that?

Danny: Then stop whining about how badly everybody’s treating you around here. Take accountability for a change.

Phyllis: Okay, okay, okay. Okay. And I am trying to take accountability and I have asked for forgiveness from everyone. I’m gonna ask for forgiveness from you, please. I’m trying to make amends.

Danny: Nice speech.

Phyllis: It’s more than just a speech.

Danny: Okay, prove it.

Phyllis: Well, tell me what I have to do.

Danny: Why do you even care, phyllis? I mean, yes, we share a son and we shared a life together, but that was a long time ago.

Phyllis: I care what you think about me. I just do. Do you think I’m worthy of a second chance? Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

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Daniel: Dad, hey, it’s good to see you.

Danny: Hey, it’s good to see you too, son.

Daniel: What, what, what, what’s going on here? Is this a little family reunion you forgot to tell me about?

Phyllis: Uh, no, we just ran into each other and we were reminiscing about old times.

Danny: No, we were discussing your mother’s declaration that she’s a changed person and wants to make amends for her behavior and just saying it is not enough. She’s gonna have to prove it this time.

Daniel: Oh.

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: Speaking of which, have you given any more thought to my job offer?

Phyllis: Uh, still thinking about it.

Danny: Wow. Kind of like history repeating itself, don’t you think?

Daniel: Yeah, you really would.

Danny: Do you remember how difficult it was talking her into joining in omegasphere when it first got started?

Phyllis: Yeah, but then he was offering me a huge position with the company. Worthy of my skills and talents and now I don’t even know what I’m gonna be doing. My guess is I’ll be under the microscope, every single day, seeing if I behave.

Daniel: That doesn’t make the job any less legitimate or the paycheck any less real.

Danny: No, it doesn’T. In fact, this might be the answer. Your mother needs to be put to the test. Hey, you said you wanted a second chance. Well, this might be your one opportunity to show everybody you really have changed.

Tucker: Did nikki threaten to fire you?

Audra: She didn’t come right out and say it.

Tucker: But it was implied? Yeah. Unfortunately, it’s not a great career move to be associating with tucker mccall.

Audra: Definitely not.

Tucker: Will I have to suffer the same fate as kyle?

Audra: Stop. I didn’t agree.

Tucker: Oh, you took a defiant stand, did you?

Audra: Well, I made it very clear to nikki that, you know, while I admired her and I– I enjoyed working with her. I just didn’t appreciate her trying to tell me how to live my private life.

Tucker: Good for you.

Audra: Yeah.

Tucker: And she still didn’t fire you.

Audra: You know, I actually think she was impressed, I stood my ground. She even offered to be my mentor.

Tucker: That’s rich.

Audra: Yes, it is.

Tucker: I’d stay away from that.

Audra: Um, I– I think she meant it.

Tucker: No, she didn’t mean it. What she meant to do was flatter you and therefore, control you. Now, you would do well to maintain a respectable distance from nikki’s mentorship. The good news, however, is that you wouldn’t have to worry about either pleasing or upsetting her if you are still interested in, uh, changing trains and joining me on the jabot express.

Billy: I don’t know why he’s coming after me first. I’m sure he’s betting on you believing that history’s gonna repeat itself. That I’m gonna make a dumb, stupid move like that. But just let’s be honest about this, okay? It’s not gonna stop with me. Tucker blames our entire family for his personal life blowing up and he wants blood.

Jack: And he’s not looking inside jabot for allies anymore.

Billy: No, that ship has sailed.

Jack: We need a solid line of defense.

Billy: I agree. What happened when you met with adam? We’re gonna find out about this information he has on tucker, right?

Jack: Damn.

Billy: Damn what, jack?

Jack: I have been so caught up with mamie coming into town, with all these money transfers, I forgot to check my email to see if he sent anything.

Billy: Okay. Well, let’s do that now.

Jack: Yeah, he sent something this morning.

Billy: Please, tell me this is good news.

Jack: It’s better than good news. It’s the mother lode. -We’re done. -What about these?

Danny: Thank you.

Daniel: You know, I understand that you’re used to high profile jobs, mom, but I gotta be honest with you, I really just don’t trust you yet with anything that might compromise my business.

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? You think that I would intentionally try to sabotage your business?

Daniel: No, not intentionally and not maliciously, but you cannot help yourself but take a shortcut if you see it. And I just can’t afford any of your shortcuts right now.

Danny: What daniel is trying to explain is that we are long past the point where we just take what you say at face value. We’ve been burned too many times.

Phyllis: Okay. I mean, I get it. I get that you’re not really seeing any– listen, you haven’t seen me do anything to change. I understand that. But in my defense and it’s not an excuse, but I’m still dealing with the aftermath, you know, the whole fallout to everything that jeremy stark put me through.

Daniel: I know. I know. And I understand that. What’s going on with all that?

Phyllis: Oh, well, good news. Um, I found the account that jeremy stark was hiding all of my money in and I’m able to pay back the insurance company.

Daniel: That was fast. I mean, the other day, you didn’t know what you were gonna do. What changed?

Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, you know, it’s funny, michael. Michael got his team of investigators on it and they were able to track down some offshore account, one of jeremy stark’s, you know, offshore accounts. And anyway, I’m free and clear.

Daniel: Okay. Well, I guess I for one am happy that, that weight’s been lifted off of your shoulders.

Danny: Yeah, I guess that means there’s no more excuses. Time to do what you say you’re gonna do.

Audra: You know, I have to hand it to you, tucker. Only you would actually believe you could take jabot away from the abbotts and make it sound easy.

Tucker: It’s more than a belief. It’s a certainty.

Audra: Hm. How so, evil genius?

Tucker: Yeah, you mock. I’m serious as a rattlesnake.

Audra: It was a compliment.

Tucker: Ah, thank you. So, I have put in motion a plan to raise suspicion that billy abbott has been embezzling from jabot.

Audra: How did you manage that?

Tucker: Uh, details are boring.

Audra: Jack and billy aren’t that stupid, okay? They’re gonna know right away that you’re behind this.

Tucker: Good. Let’ em. That’s exactly what I want ’em to think.

Billy: What’s the headline?

Jack: Tucker and audra were involved in a cover-up at mccall that involved a singer and some underage girls.

Billy: Oh, my gosh. What? What? So, how– how bad was it?

Jack: Well, they covered up the cover-up. Probably to save the integrity of the company, but the guy was still arrested.

Billy: I mean, tucker, he just gets worse and worse. I mean, that’s sleazy, even for him. Adam has the evidence? We sure about that?

Jack: How, I’m not sure.

Billy: Okay. So what does he want for it?

Jack: Nothing.

Billy: Jack, it’s adam, okay. He doesn’t do anything for free, especially when he thinks he’s doing you a favor.

Jack: I’m telling you, this was free. Maybe this is part of his redemption or a persona that he’s trying to sell to victor.

Billy: No, I don’t believe that. Nothing is for free when it comes to adam.

Jack: There was one caveat. In the future, he might ask for me to return the favor.

Billy: Well, there you go. New and improved adam.

Jack: We don’t have to worry about that now. We have something here and we are gonna hit tucker hard with it.

Billy: I would like the honors of looking in his eye when I tell him that we have the upper hand.

Jack: Okay. Fine. You take care of that. And see that the money is transferred back to the jabot accounts.

Billy: Yeah, of course. I was gonna do it as soon as I got out of here.

Jack: It’s just– just a little reminder.

Billy: Okay. Can I ask you a question?

Jack: Sure, shoot.

Billy: Do you, uh, do you believe that I would actually embezzle money from the family company?

Jack: Billy, come on.

Billy: No, I’m serious. It’s– it’s just, I– I need, I need to know this. I mean, are you… look, I have history, jack. Okay. I wouldn’t put it past you to believe that I could do something like that, but in this moment right now, I need to know. Do you fully believe that tucker and phyllis are behind this embezzlement act? Or do you, for a second, still wonder if it was me?

Jack: No, billy. I did not ever think you would do this to us.

Billy: Okay, I appreciate that.

Jack: I wouldn’t put anything past tucker or phyllis for that matter. You were right. It has her name written all over it.

Billy: Well, I’ll give you the honors of dealing with phyllis.

Jack: I tell you, that’s the part that probably bugs me the most. Phyllis had other options. If she had played it straight, if she had been truthful, if she had shown she could be trusted, there are any number of people who could have helped her, myself included.

Billy: Well, some people like staying on the dark side. It’s familiar to them, it makes them feel comfortable. Trust me, I’ve been there. I get it. And tucker is the kind of guy that can exploit that. Make them feel like his way is the only way out.

Jack: That’s why we have to stop him now.

Tucker: So, the attacks on billy, setting up the idea that he’s involved in some kind of financial malfeasance, it’s just a diversion. A smokescreen for what I’m actually planning.

Audra: Does it include all the blind items you’ve planted in the gossip columns?

Tucker: I want the abbotts to believe that I’m planning my attack over here–

Audra: While you’re really making moves over there. You play chess, while they–

Tucker: While they play checkers.

Audra: So, what exactly is over there?

Tucker: Ah, it’s nothing special. Just something they will never see coming.

Phyllis: Okay, guys, I get it. You’ve been through this before with me, right? And I let you down every time. Listen, I feel like I’m on the right path this time. I do. I realize how much I have to lose if I screw up again. So, this is what I’m gonna do. So, if, um, nick and sharon don’t offer me that position, all right? If they don’t want me to work with their company, um, I will take whatever– whatever job you offer me at omegasphere. I will take it and I will do a bang-up job and I will follow directions and I will make you proud.

Daniel: It’s all I could ask of you.

Phyllis: Mm. You’re not convinced.

Danny: I want to believe every word you’re saying, I do.

Phyllis: But you can’t?

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Jack: Phyllis, could I have a word with you, alone if you don’t mind?

Phyllis: I thought I was dead to you.

Jack: Gentlemen, uh, if you could give us a little privacy, I won’t be long.

Danny: Sure, jack. Uh, listen, phyllis, daniel and I are gonna grab a bite to eat. You wanna join us after this conversation?

Phyllis: Uh, let’s see how it goes.

Daniel: Is everything all right here?

Jack: Phyllis is in no imminent danger.

Phyllis: We just have some business to talk about. That’s fine.

Danny: All right. Let’s go.

Jack: Thank you, gentlemen.

Phyllis: All right. What’s up?

Jack: I think you know why I’m here?

Phyllis: I have no clue.

Jack: Let’s talk about tucker mccall.

Phyllis: I don’t want to talk about tucker mccall.

Jack: Don’t bother. I know he convinced you to hack into jabot’s financial system, didn’t he?

Phyllis: What?

Jack: At least have the decency to admit the truth.

Phyllis: I have no idea what you’re talking about, jack.

Jack: Moving money around to make billy look bad. That ring any bells?

Phyllis: Where are you getting this information?

Jack: I want to know why though. Why you did it? Why you decided to come after us? Is tucker offering you money? To pay your legal bills? To– to cover insurance expenses? I know you did this, phyllis. I have no doubt. I can see it in your eyes. God, so much for turning your life around.

Billy: Thanks.

Jack: Billy, I gotta say this. Promise me you won’t get sucked in for real when they offer you a position of power. I know how tempting it can be.

Billy: Like I said, it’s gonna be so easy to be pissed off at you, jack. If you don’t trust me, why are we having this conversation?

Tucker: I see right through you.

Billy: Is that so?

Tucker: Yeah. You were intrigued by the idea of running jabot all on your own. Now, you just can’t get it out of your head. And now you’re scared. Scared maybe you missed your chance. And you think, geez, with jack so punch drunk in love, I would be much better suited to run jabot. Right? And you’d have total control, total autonomy.

Billy: Whatever it takes to make things balanced again, I will do.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s very noble of you. Well, if that’s the case, you’ll have to figure out on your own how to dethrone diane.

Billy: Diane, we both know that you’re not gonna settle for the position that you’re in right now. You’re gonna want more, more input, more power. And my brother is gonna give you whatever you want. The way I see it, there’s only one person that’s gonna do whatever they can to protect my family’s company. And you’re looking at him. You still don’t trust me, do you?

Jack: Oh, come on, billy.

Billy: No, that’s what this is about, jack. It’s always been about that. You don’t think I can handle myself without your guidance.

Jack: And you can’t be criticized because you take everything I say so personal.

Billy: Because it’s always personal, jack. And very seldom complimentary. I don’t think you’ll ever see me as a true partner.

Jack: I have given you every opportunity.

Billy: See, that right there, jack. It’s you giving me the opportunity. You in control. You saying yes, no, continue. Whatever it is. One finger on the kill switch. Always expecting me to fail.

Diane: May I?

Billy: Please.

Diane: So, did you and jack come up with a plan to deal with tucker?

Billy: We’re working on it.

Diane: Care to share any details?

Billy: You can talk to jack about that. I’m sure he’ll fill you in.

Diane: You still can’t trust me, can you? Even though you say you do.

Billy: I’ve given you every benefit of the doubt, diane. I don’t know what else you want me to do.

Diane: Billy, what tucker accused you of doing…

Billy: Which accusation are you talking about?

Diane: That if his coup was successful, you were tempted by his offer to take over jabot.

Billy: That was the plan, remember? To get tucker to believe that I was sick and tired of being an afterthought in my family and then I would flip sides. On top of that, I admitted to you and jack that the impulse to run jabot was there for a split second.

Diane: So, how close did you come?

Audra: Can I ask you a question?

Tucker: Always. No guarantee of an answer, but.

Audra: Why is this so important to you?

Tucker: Do you really need me to spell it out for you?

Audra: Yeah, I guess I do.

Tucker: The abbotts convinced ashley to pull the plug on our future. I sold everything I had just to be with her. So as far as I’m concerned, mccall is something they cost me. So now, I think it’s fitting that I take everything that’s near and dear to them.

Audra: So, it’s purely vindictive.

Tucker: If you like.

Audra: Do you even want jabot or is it just a trophy? The proverbial head on the stake?

Tucker: I lost something valuable to me. Something precious. And now, it’s their turn.

Audra: Do you want to know what I think?

Tucker: Maybe.

Audra: You’re not gonna like it.

Tucker: Ah, the suspense is killing me.

Audra: I think all this retribution against the abbotts is coming from the wrong place. You know, a place of pain and denial.

Tucker: What are you? My psychoanalyst now?

Audra: Just ask yourself this one question. You know, if ashley were to come back tomorrow and she said, “you know, forgive me, tucker.” You know, “I was wrong. I did a terrible thing to you. Our plans are back on. I love you.” What would you do? I have no doubt you’d abandon this attack and, you know, fly off with her without a second thought. I brought in ensure max protein

Jack: So, how long did it take? A day? An hour? How long did it take for you to throw away all of the good intentions you spoke so much about and hitch your wagon to tucker mccall?

Phyllis: I don’t have to listen to this.

Jack: No, you have to listen to this and you’re gonna give me some answers.

Phyllis: No, I’m not. I don’t have to listen to a damn thing you have to say to me. You have no idea what I’m doing. No clue. And you have no idea what it’s like walking around this town with the condescending looks. I’m tired of it. I’m tired of being genoa city’s punching bag. So you and everybody else here can go straight to hell.

Daniel: Thank you. What do you think that was all about?

Danny: Jack?

Daniel: Mm. He seemed pretty pissed.

Danny: Yeah. It’s probably either a fresh wound or an old one. You know, with your mother, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of all the bridges she’s burned.

Daniel: No kidding.

Danny: Hey, how are you doing, daniel?

Daniel: I’m good.

Danny: Just good?

Daniel: No. No, actually, you know, I’m– I’m better than good. Things are going great with work. Lily and I, our relationship is in a good place and just hanging out enjoying each other’s company. Having fun. Nothing too serious.

Danny: Glad to hear it.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. To be honest with you, the only conflict in my life right now is with mom. And I just, I really want to believe her this time.

Danny: I want to believe her too. But hey, we both know phyllis. It’s a real leap of blind faith.

Billy: I realized what was happening and I stopped myself. Why are you asking me that?

Diane: I am asking because I know that you shared ashley’s concerns about me. That I was getting too much power at jabot. And that jack is so in love with me, he’d give me anything I want.

Billy: Yeah, I was worried about that in the beginning.

Diane: And now?

Billy: Now, I’m fine with the way things are.

Diane: That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement.

Billy: Not sure what else you want me to say, diane?

Diane: How about you admit that you still see yourself as the most rational of all of us? And that you’re deserving of taking over the top spot.

Billy: I’m not looking to take over my brother’s job right now. Just like I’m hoping you’re not looking to take over mine. But to be very frank, we need to get past this because there are far worse threats that we need to deal with.

Tucker: I hate to blow holes in your theory, but you couldn’t be more wrong.

Audra: So even if ashley gave you a sign, you’d still go after jabot?

Tucker: Absolutely. ‘Cause I can no longer trust or believe ashley anymore. And you– you just can’t undo that kind of betrayal. She showed me who she really is in paris. And so, now I’m left to believe that everything that came before was just a game. A ploy to pull me back in. She’s probably had a plan from the beginning. You know, bait and switch. Target and destroy.

Audra: I doubt that very much.

Tucker: No, all the– the slow, methodical, pushes and pulls, the teasing. Will she, won’t she? Before her pice de résistance of convincing me she’d fallen back in love with me. And then, when my defenses were down, a knife to my heart.

Audra: But why?

Tucker: God knows. Probably some long ago resentment she can’t let go of. But it doesn’t matter now. It’s done.

Audra: I think you’re wrong.

Tucker: Okay. Where is this sudden allegiance to ashley coming from? It’s not exactly like you’ve been her cheerleader in the past.

Audra: I know what someone looks like when they’re in love. Just truly, deeply in love. You know, and ashley had that for you, whether you want to believe it or not. Hey, you know, I think she did fall back in love with you. She just found it harder to break away from her family than she thought.

Tucker: I think you’ve missed your calling. Sadly, therapists don’t make the kind of money you’d be interested in though.

Audra: Yeah. Do your witty, bitterness thing, but I know what I saw.

Tucker: Not from personal experience, I assume. No, that’d be a sucker’s bet for you.

Audra: No, I’ve never been in love in that way. I thought I was, but no…

Tucker: Well, take it from me, it’s highly overrated.

Audra: Well, at least you’ve been there. And I think you still are.

Tucker: In love with ashley?

Audra: Mm-hmm. Yes. And I also believe that if you give yourself permission, you know, to go back to that place, you’d give her another chance and call off this attack.

Tucker: Let me be perfectly clear about something, audra. There is nothing that will stop me from dismantling the abbotts and taking everything they hold dear. Nothing. Doesn’t your family deserve the best?

Daniel: So, uh, how long are you planning on being in town for?

Danny: Well, I got a couple of months off of the tour and thought I’d come and check up on everybody. And, oh, by the way, I’ve got some new music I’m working on for your video game. I think you’re gonna really like it.

Daniel: I’m sure I will. Any other reason why you came back?

Danny: Well, I was– I was hoping to see christine. You know, we reached a pretty good place last time I was here and I wanted to follow up on it. But she’s not answering any of my texts.

Daniel: Christine’s in lisbon with paul.

Danny: Oh.

Daniel: Yeah. Apparently, they’re trying to work things out.

Danny: Really?

Daniel: Look, I– I don’t know any of the details. I only know what heather told me, but apparently, paul called christine, asked her to come out to portugal. That’s all I know.

Phyllis: What? Do you think I like this? Do you think I like what I put my daughter through? And the hell she’s going through right now all because of what diane and I did. And yes, diane played a part in this.

Jack: That still doesn’t explain what you’re cooking up with tucker mccall.

Phyllis: I’m not doing anything. You have to believe that. Trust me, I’m not trying to sabotage you or billy. I hate tucker. I despise him. What do I have to say to get you to believe me?

Jack: How about this? If you won’t tell me the truth, you help me find out what tucker is up to. What his bottom line is. You hack into his system. Then maybe, I’ll believe you’re sincere about your desire to make amends.

[ Knocking on door ]

Tucker: Hey.

Billy: I know what you’re up to and I’m warning you right now. You better back off.

Tucker: What are you? Drunk?

Billy: You tried to set me up. Make it look like I’m embezzling money from my family company. Except you don’t have a lot of finesse anymore, tucker. I think you might be losing it a little bit.

Tucker: Wow, this is fantastic.

Billy: Yeah, stick with me, okay? Because we’re gonna go down memory lane a little bit. Back to a time when you and audra were running the mccall record label. Remember that? There was an artist of yours that had a thing for underage girls?

Tucker: Hm.

Billy: Yeah, you must have thought that you buried all the evidence, huh? All those emails back and forth between you and audra. Talking about how you were gonna cover it all up to save your ass. Guess who’s got those emails now, tucker? I do. And I’m gonna use them to crush you. Unless you back off.

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Claire: I’m really grateful to be considered for your assistant role at newman media.

Nikki: So, tell us. Who is claire grace?

Jack: Hopefully, your little meeting with tucker will dissuade him from coming after us and we won’t need phyllis at all.

Billy: But if not?

Jack: If not, phyllis may be just the weapon we need.

Tucker: It’s been a long time since you and I were friends, but now you’ve made me your enemy.

Jill: There is something else going on underneath all this and I want to know what the hell it is.

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Tucker: Hello, phyllis.

Phyllis: Tucker, I want my money.

Tucker: Oh, I’m fine. How are you?

Phyllis: This isn’t funny. I did what you asked, and now i want my final payment, please.

Tucker: You’ll get it.

Phyllis: When?

Tucker: Uh, there’s been a slight delay.

Phyllis: Tucker, if you’re messing with me…

Tucker: Uh, phyllis, relax. I’m sure it’s just a simple misunderstanding. Come to my suite and we’ll clear everything up.

Phyllis: Yeah, you bet we will.

Billy: Hey. Sounded a little intense. You okay?

Phyllis: Yeah, I’m fine.

Billy: Come on. Don’t kid a kidder. What’s going on?

Audra: So, how’s the revenge business these days? Have you planned your attack on jabot and the abbotts yet?

Tucker: Why don’t you say that a little louder?

Audra: Uh, there’s no one around. You know, and I’m dying to know, have you sprung your secret weapon yet?

Tucker: All the elements are in place.

Audra: Uh-oh. That sounds like there’s a snag.

Tucker: Nothing i can’t handle.

Diane: So, mamie just showed up?

Jack: Said she had some business to take care of.

Diane: What kind of business?

Jack: Well, she was kind of mysterious about that. She, uh, she said part of it was settling old debts.

Diane: Sounds ominous.

Jack: Mamie has a special talent. She pretends to answer your question and then very deftly changes the subject. Whatever her business is, it has little to do with us, I think.

Diane: Well, thank god for that. We have enough mysteries to deal with.

[ Knocking on door ]

Emily: Excuse me, mr. Abbott, but I think you’ll need to see this.

Jack: What is it?

Emily: The financial team red-flagged a transaction.

Chance: Well, hey.

Summer: Good morning.

Chance: It is a very good morning, isn’t it?

Summer: Okay, what’s got you in such a great mood?

Chance: Well, it won’t be official ’til later, but you’re looking at the new chief of police.

Summer: Chance, that’s great!

Chance: I know, right?

Summer: Oh, my gosh. Hey, I’m so happy for you. You deserve this, congratulations.

Chance: Thank you. Thank you. I was hoping to celebrate with sharon, but she’s out of town, so I guess I’m gonna have to toast to myself, huh?

Summer: Okay, that– that’s not a celebration. That sounds more like a surrender to me. Why don’t I buy you lunch and, um, we could toast you together?

Chance: Ah, you don’t have to do that. Come on. That’s a lot.

Summer: No, I want to. This is a big deal. You worked really hard for this and it should be celebrated. Properly.

[ Chance chuckles ]

Nikki: So, you spoke to victoria.

Nick: I did. She is hell-bent on proving that dad isn’t fit to run newman right now.

[ Nikki sighs ]

Nikki: This is insane. She can’t do this.

Nick: Well, I have a feeling she’s gonna try. And let’s be honest, dad has given her plenty of ammunition with the way he’s handled all these changes lately.

Nikki: Hey, careful, son. That almost sounds like you agree with your sister, that your father is incompetent.

Nick: Mom, I know vic is more angry than she is concerned. She was demoted. She doesn’t like it. This is a countermeasure.

Nikki: I agree.

Nick: So, I want to know what you think.

Nikki: What I think?

Nick: Yeah, just because vic’s on a tear right now, it doesn’t mean there isn’t cause for concern. And mom, you would know better than anyone. So, what do you think? Do we need to be worried about dad right now? For people who are a little intense about hydration.

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Nikki: I am worried. But not about your father’s mental capacity. He’s as sharp as ever.

Nick: Then what?

Nikki: I think that victoria will stir up so much conflict that he could take on more responsibility trying to protect what he has built. You know, it is his life’s work. I mean, you all are his children, and he loves you dearly, but newman enterprises was his first baby and he will hang on to that for dear life. Or until the stress kills him.

Nick: Is that what you’re afraid of?

Nikki: I know my husband. I know that he still thinks he can slay all the dragons and conquer the world, but he’s just a man. He gets tired. He’s disappointed sometimes and all he wants to do is go to bed at night knowing that what he built will outlast him and– and keep growing. I mean, it– it’s his legacy. And sometimes, I think victoria loses sight of that. But if you were to return–

Nick: Mom, no, don’t go there. The last thing I want to do in this world is get between nate and adam while they’re trying to mark their territory.

Nikki: Oh, my god. I know. I couldn’t believe it when victor made adam nate’s assistant.

Nick: What did you think of that move? I actually thought it was kind of funny.

Nikki: Well, adam’s comeuppance was well deserved. But you are right about that situation, it is a ticking time bomb.

Nick: Yeah. Okay, so outside of coming back to work here, what can I do to help?

Nikki: Speak to your father. Get your own sense of how he’s doing and forget thinking of this as a job at newman. This is something we all have to keep an eye on, as a family.

Victor: Keep an eye on what?

Phyllis: Uh, I’m just– I’m looking for a job and I’ve had a lot of doors shut in my face, so that was just one of them.

Billy: Yeah, I’m sorry to hear that.

Phyllis: Are you really?

Billy: No, I– I’ve been in the barrel myself more than a few times and, uh, it’s not fun.

Phyllis: No, it is not fun at all.

Billy: And I’m assuming after the whole nick, sharon, adam thing blew up, that probably left you high and dry, huh?

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, I will land on my feet, I always do, you know that.

Billy: Yeah. You will. But the timing of it. That’s– that’s gotta be really tough. I mean, you got your– your legal fees, insurance payout, once you faked your death, and I know insurance companies, they frown upon fraud. How do you pay all that back, phyllis?

Phyllis: I appreciate your concern.

Billy: Yeah, I’m just, you know, just trying to be a friend.

Phyllis: Okay, friend. Well, this is what I think. I don’t think you give a damn about me or my finances. You and everybody else in this town looks at me like I’m the walking dead. So, how about this? How about you dispense of your faux sympathy card? Okay? Ask me what you really want to know, billy.

Diane: That sounds like bad news.

Jack: It’s not good.

Diane: Well, what happened?

Jack: It was a large money transfer out of our research and development fund into an account that’s tied to… an old lab subdivision.

Diane: And it wasn’t authorized?

Jack: No, somebody had to sign off on this. Thing is that division was shut down years ago when ashley first came back to jabot. This account has been dormant since then.

Diane: So, who okayed the payment?

Jack: My brother.

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Summer: Thank you.

Chance: Thank you again for this. It’s very kind of you.

Summer: Well, we’ve both got to eat, right?

Chance: You know what I mean. You know what? I think I’m a little bit more excited about this than I thought I’d be. So, I’m glad I could share the news with you.

Summer: I’m glad you did too. Now, I know exactly who to call when I get a parking ticket.

Chance: Friends and family discount.

Summer: Exactly. But I swear I won’t hit up my friend, the chief, for a favor if my mom ever pulls a stunt of hers again.

Chance: Ooh, yeah, I, uh, appreciate that. I’m not gonna lie. It still feels a little surreal to me.

Summer: What does?

Chance: Being called chief. I’ve been following orders my entire life and, yeah, I still got some people to answer to, but I am responsible for a lot of police officers now who will be looking at me for guidance. I don’t know. It just feels a little–

Summer: A little overwhelming?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. You know, sharon was the one that convinced me I can continue to do what I love and be the guy at the front of the room. And yeah, I eventually took it on board, but–

Summer: It’s new and it’s a really big change for you. So, you feel a little nervous.

[ Chance chuckles ]

Chance: It inspires confidence, doesn’t it?

Summer: I think it’s perfectly normal. But hey, they wouldn’t have chosen you for the job if they didn’t think that you were the right person for it. So, I think that you’re just gonna have to get used to it, chief.

[ Summer chuckles ]

Billy: Look, phyllis… I think you’re scared. You owe a lot of money and your usual sources are all dried up, and when your back’s against the wall, you start to get desperate and you make bad choices.

Phyllis: Oh.

Billy: Like getting involved with tucker mccall.

Phyllis: Mm. Wow. Listen to you. All of that from one itty bit of a phone call you overheard. Wow, you should be a fortune teller. I hear there’s a carnival leaving town.

Billy: You haven’t answered my question.

Phyllis: What’s the question?

Billy: You and tucker.

Phyllis: But why would you think I’d be involved with tucker mccall again?

Billy: I’ve seen the two of you together more than a few times. The vibe I get is that the two of you are cooking something up that’s a little south of legal.

Phyllis: Ooh, maybe we’re having an affair.

Billy: You have a better taste than that.

Phyllis: Do I, billy? Do I? Well, maybe we are commiserating about the demise of the greatest love story ever told.

Billy: No. I think tucker is using you for something very specific. And if you are as financially unstable as I think you are… you could be convinced to give him a hand.

Victor: I’m surprised to see you here. I thought you were busy building an empire with sharon.

Nick: Vic is worried about your health, your mental capacity.

Victor: You think I’ve lost my grip?

Nick: I don’T. But I am questioning your judgment lately, especially with this move of making adam nate’s assistant.

Victor: For your information, adam wanted to start from the bottom up. So, I simply accommodated him.

Nick: And you don’t see that this could end up in a disaster like on every front.

Victor: Can you think of a better way to find out if adam is sincere?

Nick: He’s not sincere.

Victor: How the hell do you know?

Nick: Because it’s just another one of his moves. This kinder, gentler, humble adam ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. He is conning you, dad, once again.

Victor: Your opinion is duly noted, son.

Nick: And ignored as usual, right?

Victor: Why do you even care?

Nick: Because, dad, I care about you. I care about this family. The way I see it, there’s only two possible scenarios from this. Either nate is using adam to get what he wants or adam is using nate to get what he wants. Actually, I take that back. There’s a third scenario. Let’s call it the doomsday scenario, where those two team up against you and come after you. And you never see it coming. No one’s here, right. Are you getting this? Water doesn’t have to be boring. With over 40 delicious flavors, cirkul starts a party for your tastebuds. No sugar, no calories and no artificial flavors. Just good times. Try cirkul, available now at walmart. The long-lasting scent of gain flings

Tucker: Hello, nikki. You’re looking well.

Nikki: Tucker, I heard you were back in town. Without ashley, it appears.

Tucker: It’s always a pleasure to see you. All right, we’ll talk again later when I have more information for you.

Nikki: It is not in your best interest to have any relationship with that man.

[ Knocking on door ]

Billy: Hi. Got here as fast as I could. What’s up?

Jack: Why did you transfer these funds without running it by me first?

Billy: I didn’T.

Jack: Well, according to this, you very much did.

Billy: Yeah, I can see what it says here, jack, but I didn’t authorize the transfer of these funds. Why would I do that? We don’t use this lab anymore.

Jack: Yes, I’m aware.

Billy: Okay?

Jack: Somebody moved this money, billy.

Billy: I’m sorry, are you calling me a liar?

Jack: No.

Billy: Good. Nice to know you don’t think I’m a thief.

Jack: No, of course not. But somebody is setting this up to make it look like you’re embezzling money. We have to figure out who that is before they hit us again.

Phyllis: Wait a second. I’m giving you what you want. You– you wanted access to billy’s account and that’s what I’m doing. I mean, whatever you want to do with it, that’s on you. I have nothing to do with that and that’s it.

Tucker: No, the million dollars plus I’ve already deposited into your account says otherwise.

Phyllis: No, no, no, I’m giving you what you wanted, what you asked for.

Tucker: I haven’t told you everything I want.

Phyllis: You can’t just change the terms of our agreement.

Tucker: You took the money, phyllis. And you need that other half, don’t you? So, you’re in it, man. It is too late to go back now. I can absolutely change the deal. Unless you’d like to refund me the million. Call the whole thing off. Plus the 100k.

Phyllis: Oh, wow. You’re a bastard.

Tucker: I know.

Phyllis: This is so dirty.

Tucker: Yeah, you should have seen it coming. You should have seen the bigger picture. Unless perhaps you were scheming your own little dirty plan. Maybe take all my money and leave me hanging out to dry?

Phyllis: What are you planning to do? Tell me.

Tucker: You’re going to hack into jabot’s corporate checking account and make a sizable transfer from it.

Phyllis: Into billy’s account.

Tucker: Very good. See? Devious minds do think alike.

Phyllis: You’re gonna make it look like billy is stealing from his family company.

Tucker: And then the fun begins.

Tucker: There she is.

Phyllis: I want the rest of my money.

Tucker: No kidding.

Phyllis: I did what you asked me to do. I want my money.

Tucker: You didn’t quite do what I asked you to do.

Phyllis: What do you mean?

Tucker: You hacked into jabot’s research and development account and transferred the money to a dormant account authorized by billy.

Phyllis: Oh, yeah.

Tucker: Yes, you were supposed to transfer the money into billy’s personal account.

Phyllis: I must have misunderstood you.

Tucker: Yes, you must have. And now, you’ve succeeded in making things that much more complicated.

Phyllis: Well, I can trigger it to go anywhere just with one touch of a key.

Tucker: Fantastic. Do it.

Phyllis: Give me my money.

Tucker: Ah, so that’s it.

Phyllis: Yeah, that’s it. Um, I’m sorry. Did you not think I would protect myself? Did you not know that I would safeguard things for myself? What? You think I was just gonna hand you the key to the vault?

Tucker: I’m a little hurt you don’t trust me, phyllis.

Phyllis: Oh, don’t be hurt. And by the way, no one trusts you, and I set up some secondary triggers, just so you know, tucker. Just in case you decided to stiff me.

Tucker: To do what?

Phyllis: Well, to, um, transfer money into your account from my computer that I put in your name.

Tucker: You’re bluffing.

Phyllis: Try me.

Tucker: I was watching you the entire time.

Phyllis: Yeah, you were watching me and I commend you, you hire the best. And I am the best at what I do. So, I put in some other details, but I don’t need to go into that. Um, bottom line is, I hold all the cards.

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Tucker: I got to hand it to you, phyllis, you really are a work of art when it comes to playing all the angles. Clever, persistent. You and I actually, make a very good team.

Phyllis: We’re not a team. There’s no way in hell we’d ever be a team.

Tucker: I don’t know, I’m– I’m onto some pretty exciting things right now. I could make you a part of something that would make this little stunt seem like child’s play.

Phyllis: Okay, I only did this because I needed to land on my feet again, and that’s it. But we’re done here.

Tucker: And then, what are you gonna do?

Phyllis: I’m gonna change my life. Live like a model citizen. I promised my kids.

[ Tucker laughing ]

Tucker: That’s hilarious.

Phyllis: Well, of course, you’d think it was hilarious, wouldn’t you, because you’re a psychopath, and you think that anybody who wants to do good things is a sucker. I mean, I’m actually, disgusted that I was even a part of this, quite honestly, but I did it because I had to pay off a debt, and now, that’s through. So, we’re over.

Tucker: You’re really negative, you know that? It’s very disappointing.

Phyllis: Well, I think you’ll get over it.

Tucker: And I think you’re going to burn through all this money. And then, I think you’ll be back in the game again. And you’ll be looking for your next mark, your next sucker. We are alike, aren’t we, phyllis? You don’t want to admit it, but… you are a fool to think you can change your true nature.

Phyllis: I’d rather die than be that person. What are you doing?

Tucker: What you asked. Transferring the rest of the money to your account. Done. Your turn.

[ Keyboard clattering ] Done? The money is in billy’s personal account now, yes? Good.

[ Tucker sighing ]

Phyllis: I wish I could say it was a pleasure.

Tucker: No, wait a minute, wait, wait, wait. We’re not quite finished.

Victor: Well, son, from what you’ve told me, there’s only one solution, right?

Nick: And that is what?

Victor: If you don’t think victoria and I can handle whatever scenario you have described, then, perhaps, time for you to come back, give us your support.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Yeah. Mom asked me the same thing. I’ll give you the same answer I gave her. Thank you, but no.

Victor: Son, I’ve made it amply clear that I would love nothing more than the whole family to come and work together at newman enterprises.

Nick: Yeah, I’m beginning to think all this chaos you’ve created is just an elaborate move to lure me back.

Victor: What if that were true?

Nick: Well, it’s not like you haven’t done it before.

Victor: You do what you have to do, son.

Nick: I will. I just wanted you to know how I feel about all this.

Victor: You pointed out a number of scenarios that could be problems. I offered a solution. You think it’s emotional blackmail. This meeting is over.

Nick: So?

Victor: Uh-huh.

Nick: Yeah.

Audra: Look, you don’t have to worry about tucker. We used to work together. We’re casual friends, that’s it. He’s a brilliant man. Often infuriating, but often misunderstood.

Nikki: There is nothing to be misunderstood about tucker mccall. I mean, he’s a menace. He creates chaos just for his own enjoyment, which i guess, ashley finally remembered since she’s run for the hills.

Audra: Do you know what happened there? I mean, does anybody?

Nikki: I have my theories, but that’s not the point right now. But I must say, between your misguided affair with kyle and your continued friendship with tucker, I am starting to question your judgment.

Audra: Well, I ended my relationship with kyle on your orders, so are you now ordering me to stop being friends with tucker? You know, maybe, I should present you with a list of all the people I know, so they can be properly vetted.

Nikki: Well, that’s a bit extreme.

Audra: Is it? I don’t know because it’s starting to feel like you want to control every facet of my life. You know, professionally and personally. And I’m just curious why.

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Nikki: I assure you, audra, your private life is your own.

Audra: Thank you.

Nikki: As long as it doesn’t include anything that could have a negative impact on newman media. And I only warn you about tucker for your own good.

Audra: Well, I– I told you, nikki, um, I used to work with him, I know him, okay? Trust me, I can definitely hold my own with whatever tucker throws my away.

Nikki: Sounds like you have already experienced the dangerous side of him.

Audra: Yeah, well, he has his ways. You know, we don’t always agree on things. Uh, but he’s really been much more of a mentor to me than anything else.

Nikki: A mentor?

Audra: Yes, uh, he’s taught me a lot.

Nikki: Is he still teaching you?

Audra: I don’t understand.

Nikki: Tucker mentioned an issue he wanted to talk to you about, but later, when he had more information to share. What is that about? And what kind of mentoring is tucker doing?

Chance: That is great. Thank you for dinner.

[ Summer chuckling ]

Nick: Hey guys.

Summer: Oh, hey, dad.

Nick: My super girl. Chance, it’s good to see you, man.

Chance: You too, man. Well, I better run.

Nick: Oh, don’t take off on my account.

Chance: No, I, uh– I gotta get ready for a news conference.

Nick: News conference?

Chance: She can fill you in.

[ Laughs ] Thank you for being on my team.

Summer: Any time.

[ Summer sighing ] What?

Nick: Nothing.

Summer: No, what– what?

Nick: I just, uh, did not know you and chance were close.

Summer: I don’t know if we’re close, but yes, we’re friends. He was really there for me when I was going through everything with mom.

Nick: Okay.

Summer: And friends is all that we are to answer your next question.

Nick: I wasn’t asking. But you did just remind me, again, what your mother did to you.

Summer: [ Sighs ] We’re working things out.

Nick: What does that mean?

Summer: It means that I’ve forgiven her, and, um, we’re starting to heal. What about you?

Nick: What about me?

Summer: Are you ever gonna forgive mom?

Nick: I’ve pretty much just avoided her since she got out of jail. I’m afraid of what I might say to her.

Summer: So, you’re still angry.

Nick: I’m working on it.

Summer: She needs a job.

Nick: Yeah. Sure. What? You want me to offer her a job?

Summer: Well, she was gonna have a job at your company when adam was involved. So, I thought that yes, maybe there could still be a place for her there. After you’re done being angry.

Nick: She could go bankrupt before that happens.

Summer: Dad, seriously. She needs a job, not just for the income, but for something for her to focus on. You and i both know that she is such a hard worker and she can do basically anything she sets her mind to.

Nick: What, are you getting a cut, like, 10%?

Summer: [ Laughs ] Okay, fine, call it a favor to me, or just call it a smart business decision. But I know that there’s got to be something for her at your company.

Nick: Oh, man, uh, yeah, I guess, I could see the logic of her working with us when adam suggested it, but summer, I don’t know. I’ll talk to sharon. I’m not making you any promises.

Summer: Thank you.

Nick: You’re welcome.

Summer: So, how are things between you and sharon? I mean, with the launch of the new company and all.

Nick: I know what you meant. We are– we’re good. We’ve settled into a nice working relationship.

Summer: Good. I’m happy for you, dad. And, I– I really hope things work out for both of you.

Phyllis: Uh, yeah, we’re finished here, there’s nothing more to discuss.

Tucker: Not even your daughter?

Phyllis: My daughter has no part in this.

Tucker: Well, in this, that’s right, that’s right. But she is eventually, going to need a job, is she not?

Phyllis: She has a job.

Tucker: What do you mean? Marchetti? Here’s the thing about that. Uh… [ Clears throat ] When I take over jabot, and I will take over jabot, make no mistake, I’m gonna streamline it, I’m gonna get back to basics, you know. The cosmetics and scents and all that crap. I just don’t see a place for fashion.

Phyllis: You’re not gonna do that.

Tucker: Watch me.

Phyllis: I’m gonna warn jack. I’m gonna tell him everything you’ve done.

Tucker: No, you won’t, ’cause you know all the dominoes that would fall if you did. You know your role in this little operation. If I go down, you go down. And considering your recent history with the law, your downfall might be a little more permanent.

Phyllis: Wow. You think you have it all worked out, don’t you?

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Audra: Tucker was just getting my feedback on an idea he’s developing.

Nikki: Oh, I hope you’re not going to tell me it’s media related.

Audra: No, god, no. You know, he’s thinking about getting back in the music business, but, uh, all the money’s in touring, so I’m not really seeing the upside.

Nikki: Ah. You know, I like you, audra, I really do. You’re smart, you’re talented, you’re cool under pressure. I mean, you could have quite the career.

Audra: Thank you, nikki. You know, I really enjoy working with you too. I’m learning so much, but I just– I don’t like to feel crowded or controlled.

Nikki: Well, I’m sorry, you see it that way. Another way of looking at it would be that I want to become your new mentor.

Audra: I guess I hadn’t really thought of it that way.

Nikki: Your goals are ahead of you, but you’ll never achieve them if you keep looking back.

[ Phone chiming ]

Diane: What is it?

Jack: It’s an alert from our financial team. The funds have now been moved from the dormant account to another.

Billy: They say whose it is?

Jack: Just what the account number was.

Diane: What? Who could be doing this?

Billy: This is phyllis.

Diane: Why do you think that?

Billy: Because I saw her and tucker together earlier, I could tell something was going on. This is what it is.

Diane: How would she even know how to do that?

Billy: Oh, it’s phyllis. She’s many things, one of them being a genius at hacking computers and she needs the cash flow right now.

Jack: Billy is right.

Billy: I’d bet my life on it. Phyllis and tucker are working together to come after us. And I have a feeling this is only the first shot.

[ Phone ringing ]

Tucker: Hey, leanna, thanks for calling me back.

Leanna: Is this the famous tucker mccall?

Tucker: How you doing? How you been?

[ Leanna chuckling ]

Leanna: I’m good. I’d be a whole lot better though if you gave me the real scoop on what’s going on between you and ashley abbott.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Well, we’re working things out.

Leanna: Ha, ha. Famous last words.

Tucker: Mm, I did hear an interesting rumor about another member of the abbott family, billy.

Leanna: Oh, really? I’m all ears.

Phyllis: Okay, so, I– I don’t owe any money, you got the transfer. So, I owe nothing, I don’t owe the insurance company anything? I’m good? Okay. Thank you.

Danny: You look like you just lost your best friend.

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