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Young & The Restless Transcript

 

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Sally: [ Big breaths ] Nate.

Nate: Hey.

Sally: Hey. Hey.

Nate: How’s it going?

Sally: Um, not great. Actually, I’m– I’m really sorry to bother you, but I’m– I’m not feeling very well.

Nate: Okay. Uh, in– in what way? What’s the problem?

Sally: I think something might be wrong with my baby.

Detective chancellor: Yeah, this is detective chancellor. I was hoping to find out when I could expect the toxicology report on the blood that was drawn from phyllis summers. I apologize for the rush request. I understand that these things take time. I could just really use this one as soon as possible. Okay. Thank you. Thank you for understanding. Yeah, I’ll be expecting your call. All right.

Abby: Hi, chance.

Adam: Hey sharon. Can I, uh, get my usual?

Sharon: Uh. I’m sorry, what?

Adam: Uh, I was just trying to order some coffee. Everything okay?

Sharon: Yeah. Um… I’m just having a hard time focusing this morning. I guess I’m still processing. Wait, you don’t know.

Adam: Uh, apparently not. What is it that I don’t know?

Sharon: Well, there’s no easy way to say this, but… last night phyllis passed away.

Devon: Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Devon: Thank you for coming over. Yeah. I– I know it’s been a heavy morning. How you doing?

Lily: I mean, I don’t know. I was with daniel last night. I will say I know phyllis wasn’t everyone’s favorite person, but she loved her kids, and her kids loved her.

Devon: Yeah. Of course. They have to be in shock right now.

Lily: Yeah.

Devon: There’s just… nothing ever prepares you for losing a parent this young in life. I’m sure daniel’s grateful though to have you around since, you know exactly what he’s going through.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I wish you and I didn’t know it so well.

Devon: Me too. But… when you deal with loss, they can make you put things into perspective and realize that you can’t wait around to right the wrongs in your life. You have to do it now while you’re here, and while you can. Which is one of the reasons why I asked you to come over, actually. I want to continue our conversation about chancellor-winters.

Victor: Thank you, sweetheart.

Victoria: I can’t stop thinking about nicholas.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: How’s he doing?

Victor: I think he needs some time.

Victoria: Poor summer. My heart goes out to her.

Nikki: Thank you. I know. We saw her this morning. She seems to be teetering between being too composed and on the verge of a breakdown. And she’s insisting on planning phyllis’ memorial.

Victoria: Well, she shouldn’t have to deal with that right now. I can help her.

Nikki: No, she doesn’t want any help.

Victoria: Well, that’s crazy. She’s in no shape to take that on.

Nikki: No, she’s not. But those are her wishes. So, I just told her that we’re there for her and ready to help her with whatever she needs, and we’ll give her her space.

Victoria: Well, then I guess I shouldn’t go see her today.

Nikki: It might be better if you wait for her emotions to settle down a bit.

Victor: By the way, sweetheart. You saw tucker? How did that go?

Victoria: Oh, well, that’s very easy to answer. Nowhere.

Victor: What? You weren’t able to make any headway with him?

Victoria: I withdrew our offer to buy the company. I’m no longer interested in mccall unlimited.

Victor: Why would

Victor: Why would you withdraw the offer?

Victoria: It’s already been too much of a headache and I can only see more migraines in the future.

Victor: You know damn well that a deal of this size brings with it headaches.

Victoria: Well, in this case, the– the pitfalls outweigh any upside, both for the company and for the family. I just don’t think it’s worth it, dad. And I told tucker myself last night.

Victor: This was not your decision to make alone. You should have consulted with your father.

Victoria: I am the ceo of newman enterprises, aren’t I?

Victor: Are you forgetting who put you in this chair?

Victoria: Then I take it that you don’t agree with my decision.

Victor: No, I don’T. And all this nonsense about headaches and obstacles. The real issue is adam, isn’t it?

Victoria: You’re mistaken. Adam is your concern. For me, it’s all about the business and what’s best for the business.

Victor: That’s what you keep on saying.

Victoria: Yes. Well, I’ve reevaluated the pros and the cons and the potential risks. Now, you know what? I just changed my mind. Yes, dad. And you know what? There’s no potential room for growth. There’s just not. I would be so happy to show you the numbers.

Victor: And I’m sure you called all the numbers to support your position. What I’m questioning is is your motivation.

Victoria: I always have this company and our family’s best interests at heart. That’s my motivation, dad. And if you don’t believe that, then why did you trust me to be the custodian of your legacy?

Victor: Why are you so reluctant to have adam reunite with his family? Why are you so against him having his own success?

Victoria: How is handing him a company a success of his own? Look, if you want to acquire mccall unlimited and hand it to adam, well, by all means, feel free to do so. But do it independent of newman because this company should have no part of it.

Victor: Don’t ever forget who handed you this company.

Adam: In the blink of an eye, phyllis is gone. What was she doing marrying stark of all people? That sounds off. I’m sure.

Sharon: Sadly, we’ll never be able to ask her.

Adam: Uh, have you spoken to nick about it?

Sharon: Well, not since last night. I was with him when all of the information was rolling in and then when phyllis’ death was confirmed, obviously, he was very focused on summer.

Adam: Hmm. Well, I’m sure he’ll reach out to you when he gets the chance to.

Sharon: I hope he does. You know, he was really there for me when ray died and I want him to know that I can be that person for him now, especially since the situations are so similar.

Adam: You two have been through something like this before. Together. I’m sure that he will reach out.

Sharon: Losing cassie and ray, I feel especially qualified to help people through this. I know what it feels like when fate reaches out and snatches the person you love and the inevitable guilt of things that were said, things that were left unsaid and how that weighs on you.

Adam: Sharon, nick will reach out. Okay? And you will be a great comfort to him. But you can’t be everything to everyone all the time, even though you try. You have to take care of yourself too.

Sharon: I will, if you will.

Adam: [ Laughs ] Deal.

[ Sighs ] I, um, have been summoned. Can we pick this up later?

Sharon: Yeah, of course.

Adam: Okay. I’ll check back in with you.

Sharon: Yeah.

Abby: The news about phyllis is sickening.

Chance: Yeah. Um, I feel sorry for summer and for daniel.

Abby: Yeah. You never expect that it’s gonna be the last time that you see someone. But thank you so much for your hard work. I know the family really appreciates it.

Chance: Just doing my job. Anyway. Nice to runing into you.

Abby: Wait, chance. Um– I don’t want to intrude at a time like this, but I’ve been looking for you. There’s something that we need to discuss.

Devon: Everything changed for me last night. Just being in that room and seeing those pictures on the wall and hearing his favorite music all night long.

Lily: I know. I felt like he was there with us.

Devon: Yeah. And I’m sure he was. And then, hearing about the news of phyllis this morning, it reminded me about that day that we lost him all over again. And made me think about how we really don’t have a lot of time here on this planet. And the most important thing is keeping the people that you love close to you.

Lily: I agree. I do. I mean, time is a really valuable resource, and I really don’t want to waste any more of it.

Devon: Yeah. Neither do I, at all. You know, you’re my sister. I love you and there should never be anything that’s bigger than that. Oh, I wanna give our partnership at chancellor-winters a second shot.

Nate: I gotta say, I– I thought you looked a little different at the gala. But, uh, I learned a long time ago to never assume a woman is pregnant.

Sally: Good call. Yeah, I– I haven’t told a lot of people and I promise I’m not in the habit of just flagging down doctors as they’re casually walking by. So, I thank you, uh, for stopping and listening. Um. Sometimes after I eat, I get nauseous, and I get this, like, fluttering feeling in my stomach and I just am not really sure it’s normal.

Nate: Okay. Well, I can’t be 100% certain and this wouldn’t be an official diagnosis. Okay? Uh. Who’s your obstetrician?

Sally: Dr. Chandler.

Nate: Good, good. She’s the best. You should probably schedule an appointment with her just to be sure. But from what you’ve told me, I’m confident I know what’s going on.

Sally: Okay. Can you connect the dots for me?

Nate: Well, that weird fluttery feeling happens after you eat, right?

Sally: Mm-hmm.

Nate: And then you tend to get relief once you walk around a bit.

Sally: Yeah. Yeah. That’s right.

Nate: Is it possible you get this feeling after you’ve eaten a little too much?

Sally: Uh. Well, an omelet, toast, and double hash browns. So, yes, it’s possible.

Nate: And you’re feeling mild nausea but nowhere near morning sickness.

Sally: Yes.

Nate: Well, I think what’s happening is a cause for celebration.

Sally: What exactly am I celebrating?

Nate: The baby is starting to move.

[ Laughs ] -What’s he doing? -He’s cleaning the trash cans. I’m– I’m playing catch up now.

Sally: So, when I eat, the baby eats as well and the food’s not only providing me with energy, but the baby too.

Nate: Someone was napping in biology class.

Sally: Is it that obvious? I’m– I’m playing catch up now. It’s just there’s something new every day.

Nate: So, you’re right. The nutrition gives the baby a little boost, which in turn contributes to your queasiness.

Sally: So, when I get up and I move around, it’s like I’m rocking my little guy or girl to sleep, which is– soothes them, so the fluttering eases up.

Nate: That’s pretty much it.

Sally: Thank you, nate. You have excellent bedside manner for a media executive.

Nate: I would take that as a compliment. Well, it looks like my take-out order’s here, if you’re good.

Sally: Uh. Yeah, please go enjoy some nausea free carbs for me. And if you wouldn’t mind keeping this to yourself.

Nate: It’s not my news to share. But, um, if you don’t mind, I’d like to leave you with some words of advice. Just three things. Try to eat frequent smaller meals, opposed to fewer large ones, okay? That should lessen the discomfort of sharing a full stomach with a growing baby. Two, chamomile tea helps with digestion.

Sally: Ah, good to know. What’s the third?

Nate: Cherish these moments. They don’t last forever.

Lily: Ah. Okay. Um, you wanna come back to chancellor-winters?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Lily: Have you thought about this enough?

Devon: I don’t need to give it a lot of time. I can feel like it’s the right thing to do.

Lily: Well, is this because of what happened yesterday? Because I mean, that was a lot for everyone.

Devon: What do you think? This is just like an emotional decision I’m making?

Lily: Well, I just wanna make sure that it’s not, you know. Our– our company, our relationship has been through a lot of turmoil. So, I wanna make sure that we’re being logical about this.

Devon: I’m being very logical about it. The only thing that matters to me is protecting our relationship, as brother and sister and as colleagues, I just want to hit the reset button.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, I want that too, of course, I do, you know, but I– I’m scared, right? Like, what if we end up in the same place? Like, what if it happens again?

Devon: It’s not gonna happen again, we won’t let it. And in order to do that, we have to have open communication between each other at all times. And have total honesty, even if it hurts each other’s feelings.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, listen, I agree. I think last time we both had our own agenda, and we weren’t honest with each other.

Devon: Exactly. So, can we do that moving forward? Have total honesty?

[ Lily sighing ]

Lily: Okay. Well, in light of total honesty. I mean, are you just doing this to mend things with me or because you’re afraid of losing hamilton winters?

Devon: Well, of course, I want to hang on to my company, but no, it’s– the main part of all this is not losing my sister because we’re all we have.

Lily: That’s exactly what aunt mimi said.

Devon: She’s a smart woman. Now, I wanna be partners with you again and I wanna make something out of chancellor-winters that we can both be proud of. And that catherine and neil would be proud of.

[ Lily inhaling ]

Lily: All right. Well, I gotta take yes for an answer.

Devon: Yeah. Good. Cheers.

Lily: Cheers.

[ Lily chuckling ]

Chance: Dom is fine, right?

Abby: Yes. Yes, he’s fine. I’m sorry. I should have led with that.

Chance: Um. Okay. Well, I’m not sure what else there is to talk about.

Abby: Chance, I want to be um, completely transparent with you and this isn’t gonna be easy to hear. Devon asked me and dominic to move in with him.

Chance: Hmm.

[ Chance exhaling ] What do you want me to say here, abby?

Abby: I haven’t made any final decisions. I– I don’t know what I’m gonna do yet, but I just– I wanted to talk to you first because I don’t want to make visitations any more uncomfortable than they already are.

Chance: Uncomfortable? How are they uncomfortable?

Abby: They just are. You know that. And I don’t want to do anything to add to it. And also, this is a pretty small town. People talk, so I know it’ll be a point of gossip.

Chance: Well, I think everyone has other things on their mind at the moment.

Abby: I know. And I know how busy you are. I just, um… I wanted to talk to you before I make a final decision.

Chance: You’re actually asking for my opinion on this?

[ Heavy footsteps ]

Victor: Hey, son. I assume you heard about last night’s events.

[ Adam sighing ]

Adam: I just found out from sharon. Uh, I mean, it’s– what a tragedy.

Victor: Yup.

Adam: Phyllis and I, we weren’t exactly close, but… she was never boring. There was times I thought we had a lot in common but, uh, obviously, um, I don’t feel the loss others do.

Victor: Well, I appreciate your candor.

Adam: Well, then let’s, uh, let’s get to the point. What’s going on with tucker’s company?

Victor: Well son, it seems we have hit the roadblock, you know.

Adam: Another one?

Victor: Yeah. Victoria is no longer interested in acquiring mccall unlimited.

Adam: If I’m not mistaken, newman enterprises still belongs to you. So, override her.

Victor: Son, I put victoria in charge for a reason. And I’m not gonna disrespect her decisions.

Adam: Right. Because whenever it’s a choice between me and victoria, it’s not really a choice, it’s game over.

Victor: Son, please don’t go there, all right? I have not given up on acquiring mccall unlimited. I just want us to rethink our approach.

Adam: I don’t think I’m up for that, okay? Nothing is gonna change in our family hierarchy. Oh, I was just– I was fooling myself thinking that anything was gonna change. I think it’s best that we go our separate ways, okay? I’m gonna figure out my future on my own.

Devon: How is, uh, daniel doing?

Lily: Well, I mean, he’s distraught, obviously. He just kept talking over and over about how all of the ways that phyllis could have been saved.

Devon: Yeah, that’s what you do. Your mind goes in 100 different directions.

Lily: Yeah. Absolutely. And he kept beating himself up because, you know, they were in a bad place in her last days. And then he kept thinking maybe he contributed to the stress that made her pass out.

Devon: He can’t do that. He just has to take himself through it. I’d like to think that I’m more at peace with losing neil and hillary, but… you know that hole in your heart never goes away.

Lily: No. And unfortunately, daniel is just at the beginning of his journey.

Devon: This whole thing with phyllis just reminds you that you gotta embrace life. And that’s exactly what I intend to do and not just when it comes to business either.

Lily: Well, what else is going on?

Devon: Well, I asked abby to move in with me.

Abby: I’m not as much asking your opinion on this as I am–

Chance: Just go for it. I’m sure dominic would love it. I assume that you and devon would too. So, no reason not to, right?

Abby: I want to consider your feelings.

Chance: Let me worry about my feelings. And I’m fine with it. Really.

Abby: Okay. Well, um, if I do move out, then you should move back into the chancellor estate. It’s your birthright.

Chance: It’s just a house, abby.

Abby: It’s– it’s not just a house. It– it’s more than that. It’s the chancellor house, a chancellor should live there.

Chance: Dominic does. He’s a chancellor, right?

Abby: Yes, he is and… and maybe one day, it’ll all be his.

Chance: Yeah, of course. It’s his birthright.

Abby: You know, I just– I really don’t feel comfortable living there without you and I get the feeling that nina doesn’t want me there.

Chance: Yeah, she may have mentioned something like that to me as well. I tell you though, it’s jill you need to worry about.

Abby: Okay. Well, um– I’ll leave. But um, maybe I can just keep dominic’s things there and keep his room the same. He loves it there and then everything can just be exactly the way it is now, you know, when he visits you and I won’t have to disrupt his life more than I already have.

Chance: That’s fine with me. I’m gonna do what’s best for dom, whatever I think that is.

Abby: Well, thank you, chance. Um… I hope you have a great rest of your day.

[ Knocking on door ]

Nate: Hey.

Victoria: Hi, come in.

Nate: I just got your text. Thought I’d stop by before I bury my nose in these quarterly reports. What’s going on?

Victoria: I know that you did everything that you could to help phyllis last night.

Nate: Yeah. Thankfully, my medical training kicked back in.

Victoria: Did you and elena figure out what was wrong with her?

Nate: No, and the lack of answers has been weighing on elena. She’s been trying to figure out what we missed, wondering what we could have done to save her before she got into that ambulance.

Victoria: What about you?

Nate: I have questions too, but I can let go in a way elena can’T. Holding other people’s lives in my hands is no longer my responsibility. So, yes, I do wonder what happened to phyllis, truly, but my focus is here at newman. Man: I’m not slowing down anytime soon. ch?

[ Adam sighs ]

Sally: Oh. Where are you rushing off to?

Adam: Um, I’m not sure. Um, nowhere?

Sally: Oh, well, you sure are in a hurry to get there. I’m just here for some chamomile tea.

Adam: Ah. What’s wrong? You all right?

Sally: We’re fine. Uh. But if going nowhere could wait a few minutes, maybe you’d like to sit with me?

Nate: Did you have something specific you wanted to talk about when you sent me the text?

Victoria: Yes. I wanted you to be the first person to know, outside of the family of course. That I am no longer pursuing mccall unlimited.

Nate: I thought that acquisition was the top priority for you. What changed?

Victoria: Can I confess something to you, completely off the record?

Nate: Of course.

Victoria: Well, I denied it to my father, but he was right. The whole mccall thing, it is about adam. Not just for me, but for all of us. If we do manage to acquire mccall, my father is determined to install adam as ceo. And I just keep asking myself if that is the case, why would I… and the company I run, hand adam an empire?

[ Sally sighs ]

Adam: I assume that you heard about phyllis.

Sally: Yeah, it’s pretty awful.

Adam: Yeah. How’s nick doing? I know it can’t be easy for him. I know there’s a lot of– a lot of history there.

Sally: Uh, he’s pretty torn up, especially for summer.

Adam: I don’t know how I’d be able to console connor if chelsea…

Sally: Yeah, he’s struggling with not knowing how to make things better for her.

Adam: Ah. That’s one of the hardest things about parenting is accepting that you cannot protect your kids from everything. No matter how much you want to.

Sally: Well, I’m about to find out what that’s like.

Adam: You will love your child like nobody else.

Sally: I am sure. Yeah, he’s coping with his own grief too. I mean– I mean, he loved phyllis for a really long time.

Adam: And you’re not jealous of that?

Sally: No. I mean, he fell out of love with phyllis long before we ever got together and she is the mother of his child. And like you just said, that is a bond that nothing can break. (Male announcer) important information for viewers age 50 to 85.

Sally: Sounve but th a good sign,

Sally: You seemed pretty discombobulated when I first ran into you… heading out of here with no clear direction is never a good sign, where you’re concerned.

Adam: Yeah. Well, um… I thought that I was running towards something positive but those plans came to a screeching halt.

Sally: You care to elaborate?

Adam: Victor was gonna buy a company that I was going to head.

Sally: Sounds promising.

Adam: But then he pulled the rug out from under me.

Sally: Well, that sounds like victor.

Adam: I’m frustrated. Not only because he chose victoria over me, but, um… for a brief moment, I thought he might choose me.

Sally: Well, I’m sorry that he hurt you again. I mean, we always want to believe the best in the people that we care about. That’s why it is so devastating whenever they let us down. Look at it this way. If victor handed you a company to run, you would have to answer to him and you would be in a never-ending competition with victoria. Is that what you really want?

Adam: Maybe not.

Sally: Everything I said to you when you were ceo of newman media still stands. You are intelligent and highly capable. You have one of the sharpest business minds I have ever seen. You do not need victor to succeed. All you need is you.

Sharon: So, I saw you with abby earlier. Is everything all right?

Chance: I don’t really know how to answer that question. Yes. No. I mean, nothing’s wrong, but… that wasn’t exactly what you would call, uh, small talk, you know?

Sharon: Yeah. I’ve been there. Marriage dissolves and you just try to remain civil and pleasant.

Chance: Yeah, I’m doing my best.

Sharon: Well, tell me… what happened with abby?

Chance: Well, she asked me what I thought about her and dominic moving in with devon.

Sharon: Oh. Wow. Well, what did you do?

Chance: What could I do? Gave the idea a thumbs up.

Lily: Wow. Abby’s moving in with you.

Devon: Yeah. It feels right to both of us. We both know how we feel about each other. Why not?

Lily: Uh, maybe because your ex just moved out.

Devon: Okay. So how much time am i supposed to let go by, then?

Lily: Well, I mean, don’t you think having abby move in with you is just gonna cause amanda more pain?

Devon: No, I don’T. How? She already assumes we live together anyway. She said so last night. And we had a decent conversation, where I feel like there’s some actual closure for the first time. Which is what motivated me to ask abby… and I love her. It’s not a fling, it’s not just some random person, you know. She’s been my best friend for years. She’s the mother of my son. So, us all together as a family feels good to me. And having her and dominic under this roof makes all the sense in the world. (Imitating chicken clucks)

Sharon: Wow. Giving abby the okay to move in with devon, that must have been hard.

Chance: You know, the more I think about it… it really wasn’t that hard.

Sharon: Well, that’s good. Maybe this could mark the end of that. You can put it in the past and that could be really freeing.

Chance: Yeah. You know, it’s tough. There’s never gonna be a clean break with abby. We always have dominic connecting us, you know?

Sharon: Well, you can continue to resent abby for what she did and who she did it with. But abby’s out there living her life and she’s not gonna feel the sting. The only person your anger is gonna affect is you. So… it seems to me that the sooner you let that go the better.

Chance: Well, the way I see it, sharon, is you got two options here. I either pay you for this excellent therapy session or I take you to dinner.

Sharon: And those are my only two options?

Chance: Yeah, those are the only two options.

Sharon: Okay. Dinner.

Devon: Pretty lady.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Can I come in?

Devon: You know, you don’t have to ask me that question.

Abby: Um…

Devon: What’s up?

Abby: So, I haven’t been able to get your offer out of my mind.

Devon: Well, I don’t want to put any pressure on you to make a decision. Okay?

Abby: No pressure, but, you know, my biggest concern was chance.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: So, I went and talked to him.

Devon: Really? How did that go?

Abby: Well, he wasn’t ecstatic, but… he gave us the go ahead.

Devon: Really?

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Devon: Well, that’s the best news, isn’t it?

Abby: Yeah. I mean, I think now that that’s handled, the rest seems doable.

Devon: So, are you saying what I think you’re saying?

Abby: I love you. And I would very much like to make a home with you and our son.

Victoria: If we succeed in buying mccall, I am not gonna be able to stop my dad from handing it to adam. But if the acquisition is a failure, then my company takes a hit. And that means it’s a no-win situation for me.

Nate: Makes sense to me. Personally, I’m happy you’re backing off because it leaves the door open for devon to purchase it. If he chooses.

Victoria: Oh. Win-win for everyone, then.

Nate: Victoria, your instincts are always spot on. I admire your ability to pivot when it’s called for.

Victoria: Yes, well, being nimble is a business secret of mine.

Nate: Thank you for sharing your secrets with me. It’S… nice to be in your inner circle.

Victoria: You’re an asset. I would definitely be a fool not to recognize that.

Nate: Good to hear. Though, I realize that most of the time that circle is you.

Victoria: I can reach out for help whenever the situation arises.

Nate: Yeah? So, you’re thinking of expanding this inner circle of yours?

Victoria: Just by one.

Nikki: It went that badly with adam?

Victor: Well, let me put it this way. He’s still as obstinate as always. He insists that I… force victoria to acquire mccall unlimited.

Nikki: Oh, well, you’re not considering doing that, are you?

Victor: No, of course not. But that answer didn’t sit well with him.

Nikki: Well, I take it as a good thing. Now, we can finally get past the pursuit of a company that tucker clearly wants to sell to devon.

Victor: There’s only one problem. Devon is no longer interested in acquiring another company.

Nikki: What happened?

Victor: Devon wants to rejoin chancellor-winters.

Nikki: Wow, that’s an interesting turn of events.

Victor: It’s not surprising, to be honest with you. After phyllis’s death, I guess everyone is rethinking their relationship with their family. I certainly am not gonna waste any more time being away from my family, including adam. So as far as I’m concerned, mccall unlimited is still on the market.

Adam: Thank you… for always knowing the right thing to say. It’s part of the reason you’re gonna be an amazing mother to our little boy.

Sally: Wait, what? Little boy?

Adam: It’s my track record. All boys, so far.

Sally: Okay. Well, maybe that means you’re overdue for a daughter.

Adam: Hey, I would love a little girl. I mean, I’m gonna be thrilled either way.

Sally: Well, the way this kid refuses to let me enjoy a meal. I’m not sure how either of us comes out of this healthy.

Adam: Are you still having morning sickness?

Sally: No.

Adam: Are you taking the prenatal vitamins? I mean, do we need to go see a doctor?

Sally: No, I’m fine. No, it’s not morning sickness. It’S… it’s just a little nausea. Nothing that chamomile tea can’t fix. Besides, I heard somewhere that indigestion means the baby’s gonna have a full head of hair.

Adam: I have not heard that one.

Sally: Well, look it up. I’m really sorry I worried you.

Adam: It’s unavoidable. I’m the kid’s father and you’re right. That bond is unbreakable.

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Jeremy: Phyllis. Are you here? How is it that you’re here right now?

Summer: I need your help.

Chance: All right. What can I do for you?

Summer: You and I are gonna expose my mom’s murderer.

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[ Footsteps approaching ]

Nick: [ Sighs ] Phyllis is gone. She’s really gone.

Christine: Let’s head back to the [Indistinct].

Chance: Okay.

Nikki: There was so much pain in nicholas’s voice when he called with the news last night.

Victor: Well, phyllis’s death will affect anyone, you know, friend or foe. She was one… one of a kind.

Phyllis: This is awful.

Jeremy: Yeah, well, it’s not crimson lights, but you better get used to that cause you’re never going back there again.

Phyllis: Yeah, I’m never going back there again.

Jeremy: And you’re dead, remember? Imagine everyone in genoa city waking up to a world without phyllis summers in it. There’s no turning back now ’cause our plan is coming together like clockwork. It’s moving perfectly. It’s good for you. You’re getting everything you ever wanted.

Kyle: Dad, um, morning. How are you?

Jack: I honestly don’t know how to answer that question. I feel like I’m in a nightmare and I can’t seem to wake up.

Kyle: Yeah, despite everything, I know how much you cared for phyllis.

Jack: The fact that we haven’t been on good terms for some time doesn’t make the loss any less profound.

Kyle: Yeah, the house is awfully quiet. Where is everyone?

Jack: Ashley and traci got out early. I encouraged diane to get over to the grand phoenix spa, just to shake off some of that stress and to not upset summer.

Kyle: Yeah, good thinking. You know, dad. I– I feel so helpless. She barely slept. I don’t know what to do for her.

Jack: I think she needs to know that you’re there for her.

Kyle: I know, but summer’s always so full of life and joy and that’s gone.

Jack: This is gonna take some patience. This isn’t gonna happen quickly.

Kyle: I know.

Jack: She’s got a lot to work through.

Kyle: Yeah, problem is, she’s overwhelmed, but not just with phyllis’s death, she is consumed with the idea that mom had something to do with phyllis collapsing. Dad, I need to know. What do you really think about stark’s accusations?

Jack: They’re ludicrous. There’s no way diane did that.

Kyle: Dad, I feel the same way. But do you think in the past she could have done something like this?

Jack: What does it matter whoever she was in the past? She is a completely different person today.

Kyle: You’re right. But not everyone is going to see it that way. Especially after the fight those two had. Everyone knows how much they hated each other. Look, I’m just afraid this doesn’t look good for mom, and who knows where that will lead the police.

Jack: Let’s just hope it leads them straight to stark.

[ Knocking on door ]

Phyllis: Who is that? No one’s supposed to know we’re here. What the hell’s going on?

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Carson: No.

Jeremy: You sure?

Carson: I’m positive. I’m not on anybody’s radar.

Jeremy: Get in here. Hurry up.

Phyllis: Wait, wait, what are you doing? No one’s supposed to know where we are. Why did you let him know where to find us?

Jeremy: Calm down. Carson and I have some unfinished business that we need to take care of. It’s all there, okay? If you think this was for you, you were mistaken. This is his last payment for services rendered.

Phyllis: Okay, well, before you give him that– hey, hey, look at me in the eyes. Did the police buy the story? I mean, all of it? Did they buy it? Also, did chance? Did he take note when I was whispering in the ambulance, when I was whispering, “poison?”

Carson: I stuck to the script exactly. The poison, the crash, the whole thing. They totally bought I was the lone survivor. I even made sure your blood sample was found by the rescue team.

Jeremy: Good, good. I knew I could count on you.

Carson: Everybody keeps calling me, asking me if I’m doing okay. I just want this to be done and over with now.

Jeremy: Okay, all right. Take the money, forget you ever met us. And if the cops question you again, you keep playing your part, okay? You stick to the story, keep it simple, or else we’re gonna have a problem. Got it?

Carson: Yeah, I got it.

Jeremy: Okay, now get outta here.

[ Door slamming ]

Phyllis: He’s so skittish.

[ Sighs ] Are you sure that guy can be trusted?

Christine: Unfortunately, it’s impossible to get a viable autopsy on phyllis’s remains. The medical examiner said the damage done by the fire was just too extensive.

Chance: But the lab is processing a sample from the wreckage. Her blood that was drawn before the crash, so they can at least run a tox screen on that.

Christine: Mm-hmm. Court order’s been issued. The sample’s being tested. I’m telling you, if there was a substance in her system before she passed out…

Chance: Then the emt’s statement of her last words being about poison is validated.

Christine: And if that’s true, we will have a whole other mystery to unravel. Who was behind the poisoning? Diane? Stark? Someone we haven’t even considered?

Chance: Why would stark poison his new wife?

Christine: Uh, well, maybe he married her for her money. Maybe he was looking for some fast score before leaving town. I don’t know, the guy’s a wild card, and this quickie wedding to phyllis has caught everyone off guard.

Michael: Hello. I’d say good morning, but I’M… not.

Chance: I have a feeling that you two need to speak alone. I’ll let you know when the test results are in.

Christine: Okay. Hey, I know how hard this must be for you and lauren. Phyllis’s death, I– I’m so sorry. I– I know how close you were.

Michael: There aren’t enough words to describe how we’re feeling. And I’m sure lauren and I aren’t the only ones.

[ Object crinkling ]

Jack: Summer. Hey. I’m glad you’re up. Can I get you anything? How about some breakfast? I’m sure you’re pretty hungry.

Summer: Uh, not really. Where’s harrison?

Kyle: Linda thought it’d be a good idea to get him out of the house for a while.

Jack: And we agreed.

Summer: Okay. Were you afraid that I was gonna go off on diane again?

Jack: No.

Kyle: No. No, we just didn’t want him picking up on all the grief in the house today.

Summer: Then he should come home, because I’m done with all of that.

Jack: We’re done with all of what?

Summer: Grief, being sad.

Jack: Oh, summer, if only it were that easy for any of us. No, saying it is over does not make it so.

Summer: Okay, well, I’m done talking about diane or jeremy stark or anything that happened yesterday.

Jack: I totally understand that. You don’t have to talk about anything you don’t want to deal with right now.

Kyle: Hey, it’s a beautiful day out. Why don’t we go out back and get some sun?

Summer: I can’t right now. I have work to do.

Jack: Oh, honey, marchetti can wait at a time like this.

Kyle: We’ve notified the staff. We’ll be taking some time off.

Summer: Thanks, but it’s not marchetti. It’s something far more important and it can’t wait. Having diabetes can raise a lot of questions.

Phyllis: Hey, that carson, he’s a lucky guy. He gets to keep his identity and he gets some money.

[ Sighs ] Can you talk to me about the ambulance driver? Why was he okay to lose his identity? I mean, supposedly he died in the crash with me. Why was he okay with that?

Jeremy: Oh, he had no attachments, so worked out just fine for him. He can start over. He’s probably halfway to a tropical beach by now.

Phyllis: Okay, and then those two bodies from the morgue, mr. And mrs. John doe, that were found at the crash site? I mean, that’s– that’s me and the driver, right?

Jeremy: Hmm. Poetic, isn’t it? The same blueprint that diane used with her exit all those years ago. Only this time she’ll be a murder suspect and spend the rest of her life behind bars.

Phyllis: And I’ll be wiped out of existence.

Jeremy: What?

Phyllis: What?

Jeremy: I hope that’s not regret I’m hearing?

Kyle: Summer, what work could you possibly have to do that’s more important than everything else going on right now?

Summer: I have to start planning my mom’s memorial service.

Jack: That’s not something you have to take on right now, is it?

Kyle: Yeah, you need to rest. We hate to see you pushing yourself like this.

Summer: I’m not pushing myself. I’m just doing what needs to be done. My mom deserves a proper tribute and I’m gonna be the one that arranges it.

Sally: I’m really glad we just stayed here for the night. I imagine you have to go be with summer. Have you heard from her?

Nick: [ Clicks tongue ] I’ve tried calling her, um, several times but she…

[ Sighs ] She needs space. It’s getting hard to stay away from her.

Sally: I mean, she has to be devastated. If she should spend the next few weeks in bed, no one would blame her.

Nick: Yeah. I told noah and faith. Noah and allie are on a trip. Uh, they’re gonna cut that short and head home. I told faith she should call summer, but… she’s got to stay at school. She’s prepping for finals.

Sally: And christian?

Nick: I haven’t had the heart to tell him yet. He adored phyllis. It also just happens to be one of those random days off from school. So, the nanny was gonna take him to the zoo, get him some ice cream, make a special day out of it. I didn’t want to take that away from him by telling him about this.

Sally: You’re amazing, you know that?

Nick: Not feeling really amazing right now.

Sally: [ Sighs ] But you are. I mean, look at how you’re taking care of your kids in the middle of a tragedy. I really admire that about you. But you need someone to lean on, too. I hope you know you can count on me. All you have to do is ask.

Nick: Thanks. I just can’t stop thinking about phyllis and why this happened. How big a part of my life she is. I’m really gonna miss her.

Christine: So, how’s lauren doing? I know that she and phyllis have been through hell and back. And to lose someone who you’ve seen through the best of times and the worst of times, it’s devastating.

Michael: Lauren is shaken to her core. This morning she told me that she could literally feel her heart breaking. Phyllis was one of the best friends she’s ever had. And it’s just unreal to think that she’s just gone like that.

Christine: Yeah, that’s the hard part.

Michael: Well, god knows this town won’t be the same without phyllis running around raising hell.

Christine: I mean… I’ll admit there have been many times that I wished phyllis would leave this town for good.

Michael: Not like this. No one should wish something like this on anyone.

Christine: The way she was ripped out of everyone’s lives, it’s jarring, to say the least, but I promise you this– I will get to the bottom of what happened and make sure justice is served.

Michael: Which is why I wanted to speak to you, madam district attorney.

Christine: Michael, you know I can’t discuss an ongoing investigation.

Michael: I totally understand. I’m not here seeking information. I’m here to share some.

Michael: At the gala, I turned off my phone. I promised lauren a romantic night with no distractions. And we were having a glorious time until it all went to hell.

Christine: I seem to remember you and lauren leaving right after everyone was told phyllis didn’t make it.

Michael: Oh… we went home in a complete daze, just trying to process what happened. It wasn’t until the middle of the night that I remembered to turn my phone back on. And I was… stunned by what I’d missed.

Christine: What was it?

Michael: A call from phyllis that she made last night. She left a voice mail. And you need to hear it.

Phyllis: I don’t have regrets, exactly. Um–

Jeremy: Okay, well, what do you have, then?

Phyllis: I am just concerned about my kids. That’s all.

Jeremy: Okay, you knew from the beginning how hard it was gonna be on them.

Phyllis: Yes, I knew, it’s just this one thing. Um, when I started in on my speech after jack and diane’s announcement, um, I looked over at them and they seemed agitated, and so I just carried on, and– and, um, when I started stumbling, they seemed a little alarmed, that’s all. And I could see it in their eyes that they were worried. And then when I fell to the floor, they– they seemed really frightened and I… I just wasn’t expecting that. How did they react when they found out that the ambulance didn’t make it to the hospital?

Jeremy: They were surprised and upset, as to be expected.

Phyllis: Okay. How did they react when they found out that I–

Jeremy: Phyllis! What does it matter?

Phyllis: Well, it just matters to me because I’m not used to walking away from my kids. That’s all. I’m not diane.

Jeremy: Look, I can understand why you’re having second thoughts, but need I remind you how furious you were? Remember? How you felt utterly disillusioned and betrayed? Now, that’s one of the main reasons why you agreed to take it this far.

Phyllis: Yeah, I know.

Jeremy: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Your kids made you the enemy, huh? Remember that? They chose her side. They pushed you away. They’re not kids anymore. They have families of their own and they’ll find a way to move on without you. Okay? ‘Cause that’s what people do. I know that’s hard to hear, but that’s the way it is. They grieve, they heal. And ultimately, they move on. Which is precisely what you need to do.

[ Phyllis sighing]

Nikki: Hi, sweetheart, how are you doing?

Summer: I’m good, how are you? Thank you, guys, for coming. You really didn’t have to. I– I’m fine. I’m not gonna waste another second falling apart. It’s not the newman way. Right, grandpa?

Victor: There’s no wrong way. No right way. No newman way. Don’t you stay strong just because of us, okay?

Summer: I’m not. Believe me, I– I’m seriously– I’m fine. I just need to stay focused.

Victor: Focused on what?

Kyle: On phyllis’s memorial. Summer started putting some thoughts together before you got here.

Nikki: Already.

Summer: Why would I wait? It needs to be perfect. Something… that my mom would be proud of. Elegant and… stylish, just like her. Nikki: Well, that sounds lovely. I just want you to know that you can count on us for anything you might need. And if you already have some ideas about the memorial, maybe we can take it off your hands for a little bit so you can rest.

Summer: Please… don’t coddle me. It’s not what I need right now and I’m not a child. So just don’t treat me like one.

Victor: Okay. Sweetheart, come here. Come here.

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Nick: I mean, it still doesn’t seem real. It’s definitely not right. Phyllis was the embodiment of life, that fire, that passion, was always there. It was never phoned in. She lived life to the fullest at all times. Even though there were some times when I wish she didn’T.

Sally: Yeah, she definitely knew how to command a room, that’s for sure.

Nick: I think that electricity, that… spark around her is what drew me to her. I was at the lowest point in my life when she and I got together, sharon and i had just lost cassie. It was, um… I want you to know that I don’T… I feel terrible, the way I betrayed sharon and I’m not trying to make excuses for my behavior, but at that time… I was in trouble. I was drowning and phyllis was a lifeline for me.

Sharon: After cassie died, I didn’t think that anything could hurt me more deeply. And then… I learned about nick and phyllis’s affair and that poured salt in an already opened wound. That was the beginning of nick and phyllis’s relationship and it was the beginning of my rivalry with her.

Chance: It must have been a long time ago.

Sharon: Yeah, it was pretty ugly. The jealousy, the cat fights the psychological warfare. Of course, I can’t blame it all on her. There were times I… gave as good as I got and probably sometimes when I went a little further than that. Look… whether you hated phyllis or you loved her, she had a talent for sparking very strong emotions and she made sure that she was a presence that could not be ignored.

Nick: It was all extremes, all the time with phyllis, on both ends of the spectrum. Sometimes that was the best thing about her. Sometimes it was the worst. Uh, she was… unpredictable and exciting, stubborn and infuriating, especially when she got some idea in her head and, look out, there was no stopping her. Especially if it was something that she shouldn’t be pursuing, it didn’t matter. Yeah, she drove me nuts sometimes.

Sally: Nuts in a good way, looks like. What happened between the two of you?

Nick: I guess in the… long run we weren’t meant to be together. But we always stayed close, you know? It was mostly because of summer but also… underneath that fierce, maddening exterior was someone with a really big heart.

Sharon: Ultimately, phyllis and i found a way to get along. We were both part of the same extended family, so it was important that we… learned to be civil. And then… when I was undergoing cancer treatment, out of the blue… phyllis showed me genuine kindness and that was the last thing that I expected. But that was phyllis. She was… always full of surprises.

Chance: Yeah, it sounds like she was two different women. You never knew which one you were gonna run into, huh?

Sharon: Exactly. One of them was… vicious and scheming and the other one, she was capable of love and compassion. Now they’re both gone.

Nick: You know, our romantic relationship, it ended a long time ago, but we have this bond that is unbreakable. She loved her kids with every fiber of her being. They love her just as much. It scares the hell out of me, thinking about how summer’s gonna… find a way to get through this.

Nikki: Darling…

Jack: Uh, please stay, have a seat.

Nikki: I– I didn’t mean to imply that you couldn’t handle the memorial on your own. I just want to help. We all do. Please don’t misinterpret that.

Summer: I’m sorry for snapping at you like that, grandma. I know that you mean well, but the thing is, is I– I– I can’T… hand off any part of this. I need to make sure every detail of this memorial is exactly the way that my mom would have wanted it.

Victor: Sweetheart, everything is all right. Okay? We understand.

Summer: My mom… left this world feeling abandoned and alone and I’m– I’m not gonna abandon her now. I don’t care what else is going on, the investigation, the speculation, all the accusations, it’s not gonna get in the way of me showing the world how loved she really was. So, if you guys will excuse me.

Kyle: Hey, hey, summer, summer. We all respect where you’re coming from. Handle the memorial however you see fit. But let those of us who love you be there for you.

Summer: Okay. (Lucky) uh-oh the magic’s disappearing!

Jeremy: Now whatever doubts you have, you need to get them out of your head now. We did this thing. We have to live with it. Now… it’s time for us to go our separate ways. It’s been real and I’ll always look back fondly on our brief marriage.

Phyllis: Well, you should considering you benefited.

Jeremy: Yeah, it was generous of you to change your will, you know, half of it goes to your kids and the other half goes to your new loving husband. But it’s not like you’re walking away empty-handed, right?

Phyllis: You certainly made out like a bandit, didn’t you?

Phyllis: You have a passport with a brand new identity, a new phone and quite a hefty amount of cash. You could start over. You can go anywhere, do anything to your heart’s desire. Now, who could have a problem with that? Hell, you should be rejoicing right now. Now, have you decided where you’re gonna reinvent yourself?

Phyllis: I didn’t get that far. I didn’t think much about the future. I was just focused on our plan, you know? I didn’t want to make any future plans just in case some part of… our scheme went wrong.

Jeremy: Yeah, well, it didn’T. Now the world is your playground. You can do anything. The possibilities are endless. You’re still young, beautiful, bright, and you are shrewd enough to build a whole new future for yourself. Now, you have the life you deserve… and diane… gets the life she deserves behind bars.

Michael: I need to warn you, this is gonna be hard to listen to and not just because the last thing I expected was to hear phyllis’s voice, but… you’ll see for yourself.

Phyllis: Michael… it’s phyllis. I’m– I’m calling you, I just, I– you need to know diane is out of control. I am actually terrified. She tricked jack into proposing to her and she’s gonna get rid of anybody or anything that stands in her way. I– I know you probably think I’m being overly dramatic. Please listen to me. This is serious. That woman just attacked me and threatened to kill me. God help me, michael, I can’t believe I’m saying this, I’m actually afraid of that crazy bitch.

Christine: Wow.

[ Chuckling ]

Michael: Was something funny?

Christine: After all of the years… of fighting with phyllis, I mean, the decades… of animosity and hatred… and it went both ways, it wasn’t just her hating me. I loathed that woman. I couldn’t stand the sight of her. I wouldn’t go so low as to try and run her over with a car, but… the thought crossed my mind, and… and now she is gone, under mysterious circumstances. And, you know… the one person who is in charge of trying to figure out what happened, the one person who is supposed to bring justice to phyllis… is me. Her worst enemy.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, so what, now you find something funny?

[ Laughing ]

Michael: It’s almost as if phyllis planned this.

[ Chuckling ]

Christine: Oh, god.

Jack: Summer was an absolute wreck last night. Today it seems she’s going in the opposite direction.

Victor: Yeah, I can see that. Nick and I are very concerned about her.

Jack: I think she’s covering but I can feel her heartache.

Victor: Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, boy, that’s beautiful. You know, when nikki and i left the club last night, I was still hoping for the best and then nicholas called with the bad news.

Jack: Yeah, we were all devastated. I still find it unbelievable.

Victor: If you don’t mind me asking you, don’t you find it strange that the ambulance crashed and then burned?

Jack: Bizarre twist of events, isn’t it?

Victor: Yeah, then my people went to the crash site, and they realized that the ambulance had taken a rather secluded route to get to the hospital.

Jack: They were on collins road.

Victor: Yes.

Jack: I have no idea why.

Victor: I have no clue. Let me ask you something. Do you think your engagement announcement to diane may have set phyllis off?

Jack: Whoa, I’m gonna interrupt you there. I hope you’re not suggesting diane is to blame for any of this.

Victor: Jack, I’m simply trying to find out what happened.

Jack: Well, if it’s answers you want, I suggest you start with jeremy stark. I am convinced all roads lead to his door.

Victor: Mm-hmm. I kind of agree. But I wonder if they’re asking him the right questions? Ultomiris is for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis

Sally: Nick… summer is gonna find a way through this. You know why? Because of you. She has you, her incredible father and I have absolutely no doubt that you’re gonna help her find a way through this.

Nick: God knows I want that, but she’s already shutting me out.

Sally: Summer is reeling right now. She probably doesn’t know what or how to feel. You know, she’s in uncharted emotional territory, and… look, I relate to that. She just needs you to guide her like you’ve been doing for me with this pregnancy.

Nick: That’s exactly what I want. I can’t be too forceful about it, I risk pushing her away.

Sally: Summer will come to you, when she’s ready. Your daughter adores you. I think she just wants to know that you’re gonna be there for her and that you will always be there.

Nick: I’d do anything to take her pain away. To magically make her feel safe and secure, like when she was a little girl. I’d give her a big hug, give her that beat up old rabbit that she loved so much, mr. Ears… and promise her that everything is gonna be okay. You know what? I can’t make that promise anymore. Her mother’s gone… and nothing will ever be the same again.

Christine: Well, I can see why you were so unsettled by phyllis’ message. You two were so close and– and you consider diane a friend too. So you have to be so conflicted on this.

Michael: You think? I’ve made a point of trying to be a buffer zone between those two warring factions. But as you can well imagine, some of those times are much harder than others.

Christine: Okay, so the voice mail, what do you make of it?

Michael: I don’t have enough facts to reach a firm conclusion. We both know phyllis wasn’t afraid of anything. I initially dismissed stark’s claim that phyllis was afraid of diane because clearly the man had his own agenda. But for phyllis to leave a message like this…

Christine: It’s rather stunning to think of phyllis frightened.

Michael: I remember during phyllis’s tirade before she passed out, she told everybody that she had to speak out to protect herself.

Christine: She was clearly afraid of diane. But why?

Jeremy: Yeah, that’s right. I need a car for one passenger to the airport. Thanks.

Phyllis: Why are you calling me a car? I don’t know where I want to go yet.

Jeremy: Okay, it really doesn’t matter because you need to get as far away from this place as possible. All right? Just– just pick a place and as soon as you’re safely away from genoa city, then you can pick a new home base or travel the world.

Phyllis: Well, I wouldn’t even know where to fly to because I don’t know where I wanna go.

Jeremy: Just pick a place. It’s too dangerous for you to be here. You’re leaving tonight.

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Chloe: Billy. Billy. Hey.

Billy: Hey. What are you doing back down here?

Chloe: Well, I was just gonna grab a late night cup of tea to help me sleep. You haven’t been down here zoning out since I left, have you?

Billy: I’m not sure, actually. You know, it was a big night. Champagne was poured, and I-i think I just lost track of time.

Chloe: Hey, look at me. Something’s wrong. What happened? Billy, talk to me.

Daniel: Don’t tell me to be quiet.

Danny: Keep your volume down. If people out there hear the threats that you’re making —

Daniel: They’re not threats. They’re not threats. I’m manifesting stark’s death.

Danny: Look, I know what a difficult time this is for you.

Daniel: Then why did you make me come back up here?!

Danny: Where are you gonna go? It’s too late and too early to accomplish anything. And even if, there is nothing you or any of us can do right now.

Daniel: Oh, sure there is. I can go back downstairs and I can beat some answers out of my new stepdad.

Danny: Beating stark to a pulp isn’t going to accomplish anything. You know that, daniel.

Daniel: There’s gotta be something that we can do. There’s gotta be some reason this happened. Someone is responsible for this, and if I could find them, then maybe I could just —

Danny: What? What are you gonna do? What are you gonna do? You gonna hurt ’em? Destroy their lives and yours? It’s not gonna bring your mother back. Phyllis is gone, and we have to accept it.

Daniel: No. No, I don’T.

Danny: Yes, yes.

Daniel: No, I can’t accept that! Mom never gave up on us. You know, she loved us in her own overbearing way. But if this had happened to me or this happened to someone or anybody else that she cared about, she’d be storming the police station. She’d be storming the hospitals. She’d be kicking butt and taking names, demanding to know everything that they know, hiring private detectives. She wouldn’t be sleeping at all, that’s for damn sure. And I-I just feel like there’s nothing that I can do for her.

Danny: We all feel powerless right now. It’s only natural.

Daniel: No. You know what hurts the most? Is I can’t blame mom’s death on anyone else. She’s dead because of me.

Nate: It was an accident.

Elena: I can’t help feeling like we let phyllis down somehow. I mean, I know we did everything that we could, but the whole thing is just so tragic. And her poor family. And then I keep wondering if we knew that emt driver that she died with.

Nate: Yeah. Make sure they’re taking up a collection for his family at memorial.

Elena: But the real question is, why did she need an ambulance in the first place? Why did this seemingly-healthy woman pass out out of the blue? I think we owe it to phyllis to find some answers.

Jack: Anything I can get for you?

Diane: Answers?

Jack: Yeah, I’d like a few dozen of those myself. How does this happen? Doesn’t make sense. How could phyllis be gone?

Diane: I mean, I was just — it was supposed to be such a memorable night.

Jack: Oh, it will be, for all the wrong reasons.

Diane: I can’t shake the feeling that the announcement about our engagement had something to do with it.

Ashley: Glad you’re awake.

Diane: This isn’t the right time for a fight, ashley. We’re all aware of your low opinion about our engagement, so any insults you’re going to hurl at me, just save it, ’cause I am not in the mood. What’s the #1 retinol brand

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Chloe: Billy, um… if you’re upset about our kiss —

Billy: Oh, no.

Chloe: If you feel weird about it —

Billy: I don’T. At all. Do you?

Chloe: No.

Billy: Good, because that was a promising kiss.

Chloe: Yes, it was.

Billy: Well, I’m glad to hear you say that, because that was the highlight of my night. Actually, that was the best part of my last month.

Chloe: [ Laughs ]

Billy: I’m looking forward to do that again, to make sure that it was as incredible as I remember it.

Chloe: Well, that’s a possibility. Ok, so it’s not about the kiss?

Billy: No, it’s got nothing to do with you, chelsea.

[ Sighs ] I just got a phone call, and… phyllis is dead.

Nate: When I was standing in front of the mirror, tying my tie before the gala, I wondered how the night would end. This is not how I envisioned it.

Elena: Yeah, I don’t think anyone had this in mind.

Nate: And then [Clears throat] Standing in the lounge dedicated to neil, I was watching you from across the room. I couldn’t hear what you were saying, but watching you laugh, as beautiful as you are in that dress, all night, all I could picture was coming back home, and, uh…

Elena: I was watching you, too.

Nate: I did not catch you.

Elena: I’m smoother than you are.

Nate: And what were you thinking?

Elena: Same as you.

Nate: Why, dr. Dawson, am I being seduced?

Elena: Well, if you have to ask, maybe I’m doing it wrong.

Nate: I miss you.

Elena: I miss you, too. Maybe when we get back home, we can finish the night how we planned to, but for now, we need to find some answers for phyllis.

Nate: This late at night?

Elena: Oh, I have faith in us.

Danny: You are not responsible at all for your mother’s death. You hear me?

Daniel: You weren’t here the past few months. You didn’t see the way that I treated her. Yeah, she didn’t mean any harm. What did I do? I blamed her for everything. Pushed her out of my life. My god, the time that I wasted. I could have been with her, and maybe then…

Danny: What else could you have done?

Daniel: I don’t know, dad. Seen the signs? I mean, told her I loved her. Told her how much she meant to me. Instead, I just — I turned my back on her.

Danny: Don’t do this. You’re gonna drive yourself crazy.

Daniel: You know, when I lost heather and lucy, all mom wanted to do was help me. All she wanted to do was make sure that everything was alright with me. And you know what I did? I told her to stay the hell out of my life.

Danny: Daniel, the last thing your mother would ever want is for you to be doing this to yourself.

Daniel: We were supposed to have time, you know, to forgive and forget, brush things under the rug. Even at the gala, you told me to get past things with mom. And what did I say? “Not tonight.” And now, not ever.

Danny: You’ve got to hang on to the good memories. Yes.

Daniel: [ Sighs ] You know what I’m gonna remember? I’m gonna remember that I was the one who called her out in front of the whole town. That I broke her heart. I’m gonna remember how she looked at me and how hurt she was. That’s what I’m gonna remember. That’s what’s gonna play over and over and over again in my head for the rest of my life.

Ashley: I think there’s been enough conflict for one night.

Jack: Then you heard.

Ashley: Yes, from kyle and summer. Frankly, I’m heartbroken. Phyllis had me convinced that she was indestructible.

Jack: Hey.

Diane: Oh, kyle. I’d ask how summer is doing, but…

Jack: How can we help her?

Kyle: I wish I knew.

Ashley: I think, you know, just give her space and then be there for her when she does reach out, right?

Kyle: She’s just sitting by her son’s bed, watching him sleep, barely even speaking. Anyway, how’s daniel doing?

Jack: He really went off on stark. Who could blame him? Going on about his marriage to phyllis, waving a marriage certificate in everyone’s face?

Ashley: It kind of makes you think, doesn’t it? When a person marries someone who is universally despised — kind of like pouring salt on the wound of people that really care. (Wheezing)

Daniel: Mom must have felt so betrayed by her own kids, like we stabbed her in the back. You know, she needed us and she spent her whole life just trying to make sure that we were happy. How could we let this happen? It’s not supposed to end like this.

Danny: It’s gonna take some time, daniel. You have been through a lot tonight, you really have. And I will do whatever you need me to do, but tomorrow. Right now. You’re gonna get some rest.

Daniel: [ Sighs ]

Danny: Ok? Yeah, no, you do.

Daniel: I can’T. Not now.

Danny: Punishing yourself isn’t gonna bring your mother back. I know you want answers. We all do. But there’s nothing we can accomplish tonight. Absolutely nothing.

Daniel: Speak for yourself.

Danny: Alright. If you can’t sleep, then go to the gym, do a workout, take a shower, do whatever you got to do to get out of this downward spiral. And then we will pick up right where we left off tomorrow. Ok? Tomorrow.

Daniel: [ Sighs ] Yeah. Ok. Ok. And I — I’m sorry.

Danny: For what? Driving your old man crazy?

Daniel: For acting like I’m the only one that’s suffering.

Danny: Hey. We have to support each other. Tomorrow, you can be strong for me.

Daniel: Yeah.

Danny: Ok.

Daniel: I think I am gonna go take that shower.

Danny: Ok.

Daniel: Might actually help me sleep.

Daniel: Good. You go for it. Come here. I love you.

Daniel: I love you, too. The hell are we gonna do without her?

Lily: Hello?

Danny: Lily, hi. Um, it’s, uh — it’s danny.

Lily: Danny, I am so sorry about phyllis. I — I don’t even know what to say.

Yeah, it, um — it seems almost impossible.

Lily: I-I mean, how is everyone holding up? How — how is daniel?

Danny: That’s the thing.

Lily: I-I was gonna call, but I just assumed that he was with summer, trying to work through all of this.

Daniel: He’s um — he’s not with his sister.

Lily: What’s going on?

Danny: Daniel’s in a really — a really dark place right now.

Diane: For you to equate our relationship with whatever criminal or immoral activity the two of them were involved in —

Ashley: Now is not the time to be speaking ill of the dead, diane. Especially when her grieving daughter is right upstairs. Let’s just put our differences aside, ok?

Kyle: Thank you. It still doesn’t feel real.

Ashley: If there’s anything I can do at all, please let me know.

Kyle: I know. Thank you.

Ashley: I mean it. Morning, noon or night, ok?

Diane: Well, I’m glad ashley decided to back off. She was only making things worse.

Kyle: Thank you, all of you, for setting aside your differences while we try to handle this crisis.

Jack: Yes, of course.

Diane: And just know that your dad and I will do whatever we —

Kyle: Hey, summer. I thought you were trying to rest.

Summer: That was the plan.

Diane: Summer, I — I can’t imagine what a difficult time this is for you.

Summer: No. You can’T.

Jack: You don’t have to worry about a thing. I promise you, we will get to the bottom of all of this.

Diane: Yes. We’re sure that jeremy is involved, and we’ll find the connection. And I — I am just so sorry that your mother paid the price.

Summer: You’re sorry? You caused this. All of this. I used to pre-rinse dishes cause my old detergent

Chloe: Billy, I am so sorry. H-how is this even possible?

Billy: I don’t honestly know. You know, I’m not even sure how to feel about it. I mean, it’s awful, you know, and it’S… it’s shocking.

Chloe: Of course, but I mean, this is — this is someone you used to love.

Billy: Yeah. You know, that was a long time ago. And, you know, things did not end very well between us.

Chloe: But at one point in time, she meant everything to you.

Billy: You know, I made a lot of mistakes. And I’m not saying that I regret us breaking up. You know, our relationship ran its course, but, you know, things happened, and I wasn’t much more than a piece of gum on the bottom of her shoe for a long time, but we were able to work at that and we got to a decent place. How does — how does that even happen?

Chloe: Time. Forgiveness. Sometimes a lot of forgetting.

Billy: Yeah. You know, she started working at the hotel, running the hotel, and moving in different circles and all those positive things that we built during our relationship, it all faded away. You know, phyllis has the ability to drive anyone to dabble in their worst habits.

Chloe: She was definitely a handful.

Billy: Yeah, we brought out the worst in each other. Her being gone, it just — it feels wrong.

Daniel: You don’t have to babysit me all night, dad. I’m completely capable of taking care of myself. Lily.

Lily: Your dad let me in. I hope it’s ok that I’m here.

Diane: Summer. Whatever plan jeremy had come up with, I promise you, I had nothing to do with it. I was as shocked and horrified by what happened tonight as anyone and — and what a horrible way for you to find out that your mother had married him.

Summer: I don’t care about jeremy stark right now. This is about you, diane.

Jack: W-we’re just wondering how you imagine diane is involved in–

Summer: Imagine? Jack, I don’t need an imagination. We were all there. We were witnesses. You said to my mom that you would be doing the world a favor if you strangled her to death.

Diane: Those were words spoken in the heat of the moment, but you have to understand that —

Summer: I do.

I understand you were furious with her, and now she’s dead.

Diane: I — I know that you’re hurting, but I mean this from the bottom of my heart — I had nothing to do —

Summer: [ Laughs ] Your heart? Oh, my gosh. Your infamous boundless heart.

Jack: Summer, what happened tonight was an accident.

Summer: Is there a word for an accident that some people don’t regret? Some random, unfortunate event that actually benefits certain people?

Kyle: Maybe we should go upstairs and try to get —

Summer: No! Nothing is gonna change by the morning. You have no right to talk about my mom! You didn’t like her! We all knew that! You resented her because she knew exactly who you are. And as long as she was alive, you would have no real place here. You know what? My mom was real. She was more honest and true than you could ever hope to be. And you couldn’t be her, so you had to destroy her.

Jack: Don’t do this.

Summer: No! I didn’t speak up before, but I am going to now. My mom was right. I mean, we all see it. We all see it, don’t you? I mean, you really are the monster that she was warning us about. You did every single thing that she said that you did. You came in and you took over her life. You’re standing there clutching your pearls, saying that you’re going to find the real culprit.

Kyle: I’m sorry, mom. She doesn’t mean it.

Summer: She means every damn word! Kyle, this is me being honest for the first time in a very long time. Why don’t you try it, diane? Tell the truth. My mom’s dead. It’s what you wanted all along, isn’t it? – Bedtime!! – Bedtime.

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Elena: I just wish I had some answers, especially for her children.

Nate: When someone so young and full of life dies, it’s only natural to want to learn something from it.

Elena: Yeah, it’s certainly given me perspective.

Nate: What’s your take away?

Elena: Just to make sure the people in my life know how much they mean to me. It was also nice working with you again. We make a great team.

Nate: It was fun, stretching those old muscles again.

Elena: To think, it could be like this every day.

Nate: Listen, we will always be a team. Being a doctor will always be in my blood. But it’s a part of my past now. As you know, my life is moving in new directions, and I know it’s hard for you to accept, but I need you to respect it.

Lily: Daniel, I’m so sorry.

Daniel: Don’t tell me my dad called you.

Lily: Yeah, I think he just thought maybe I could help. I don’t really know how, but I’m here.

Daniel: No, I’m glad. Really, I am. I think I could probably use the company and maybe having someone who’s not going through the same emotional minefield I am will do me some good.

Lily: Yeah. Do you want anything? You want me to get something from room service for you or?

Daniel: No. No. No.

Lily: Can’t eat or drink? I’ve been there.

Daniel: You’re familiar with this territory?

Lily: Unfortunately, I am.

Daniel: What was it like for you, losing neil?

Lily: Um… it felt like the end of the world, you know, because it’s this person who has been there since the beginning. They’ve been there for every story in your life, you know. They were there on your first day of school, the first time you fell down and hurt yourself. Your first love, your first heartbreak. And then they’re gone.

Daniel: Without warning.

Lily: And I think that’s the hardest part, is just the the suddenness of it, because, you know, there was so much that I wanted to still do with my dad. And I was angry, too, you know, really angry because it’s like, what is this world where someone who surrounds you with their love is just gone?

Daniel: Yeah.

Lily: And I feel like it makes you divide your life into segments. You know, like there’s before my dad died, and — and now, you know. And I still pick up the phone sometimes to call him.

Daniel: What about when your mom died?

Lily: Well… they, um… they never found her body, so that’s, like, a whole other trauma that I don’t let myself think about.

Daniel: Yeah. Probably played head games with yourself. Told yourself that it was a mistake. She was still out there somewhere, needing your help.

Lily: Yeah. Because it’s like, how could someone who is so much larger than life, you know, just be gone? But you have to let go.

Daniel: [ Crying ] Well… [ Laughs ] That’s gonna be a problem. Yeah, it’s a family trait, you know. Don’t let go of anything very easily.

Lily: I know. You know, I heard this saying that I think is so true. And it’s like, “grief is love with nowhere to go.” And I know that’s how you feel because I know you had so much that you wanted to say to her and experience with her.

Daniel: Yeah, it just feels like it’s gonna hurt forever.

Lily: It will hurt forever. It will. But I promise you, it’ll get better. You just have to take it day by day. Or in this case, hour by hour.

Daniel: Well, even that sounds too hard.

Lily: But, daniel, just know that you have people who love you and want to support you, ok?

It’s true that the fight between me and your mother had become physical, but I never wanted actual harm to come to her.

Summer: The words that you —

Diane: They were just words, summer. They were completely regrettable.

Summer: So it’s just dumb luck that my mom died and made your wish come true?

Jack: No, that’s not what diane is saying.

Summer: No, diane — I want to hear it from her. I want to hear it from her. Tell me. Tell me how you felt when you heard that my mom was dead.

Kyle: Maybe we should go upstairs and make sure harrison is still —

Summer: No! My mom called your mom a threat, and now she is gone!

[ Crying ] I just want to know what happened. I need to know what happened.

Kyle: Just let me take care of you, ok? Harrison needs you, and so do I. Everything else can wait. Let’s go talk. Ok? Please. Ok.

[ Summer sobbing ]

Summer: I just miss her so much. I didn’t know I could miss her so much… and this is for the rest of my life. I — I can’t do it. I can’T.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Hey, hey. Come on. Come on.

[ Summer continues sobbing ]

Diane: [ Clicks tongue ] Poor girl.

Jack: Summer needs someone to blame for her life being turned upside down.T remeer this tomorrow.

Diane: Yeah, well, maybe summer is too upset to be thinking clearly, but what about you, jack?

Jack: What do you mean? What about me?

Diane: Do you think I’m responsible for what happened to phyllis? I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

Chloe: Genoa city without phyllis is gonna be…

Billy: It’s gonna be a lot quieter, that’s for sure.

Chloe: She definitely left her mark on this town. Summer, daniel, the grand phoenix — I mean, that’s — that’s a lot to be proud of.

Billy: This is the part of the night that I apologize.

Chloe: Apologize? For what?

Billy: Being a lousy date. You know, I might have looked like a million bucks and rocked it on the dance floor, but now we’re sitting here talking about a friend that just passed away. And it’s not how I thought the night was gonna end.

Chloe: Why don’t you come upstairs? To sleep.

[ Billy laughs ] Alone, on my very uncomfortable living room sofa. You shouldn’t be alone on a night like tonight.

Billy: Well, that’s the strangest offer I’ve ever gotten. And I’m gonna take you up on it.

Chloe: Good.

Elena: I already told you, I fully support the direction your life is taking. In fact, I think you’re amazing at everything you do.

Nate: So what’s your hesitation?

Elena: I just don’t want it to change you.

Nate: [ Sighs ] Elena.

Elena: No, I’m serious. I think there are people that can bring out the best in us, and then there are people who can bring out the less attractive aspects of ourselves.

Nate: But you completely and fully support my career decision.

Elena: It’s just the people in your life every day.

Nate: Is this about victoria again? I need her guidance, and I’m damn happy to have a trust and respect. But it’s sweet of you to worry. I’ll be fine.

We’ll be fine. After I get some rest.

Elena: You know what? I think I’m just gonna stay. I’ll walk home. I’m still a little wound up.

Nate: Ok. I’ll walk with you.

Elena: No, no need. You said you’re tired, so go home.

Lily: I mean, I probably think of my parents a few dozen times every day.

Daniel: Doesn’t it hurt?

Lily: In the beginning, it is unbearable. But as time goes on, the pain lessens, the memories get softer, and you stop thinking about all the things you did wrong, and you start thinking about how you made them proud. And you hold on tighter to the people that you love that are still in this world. And you have to be gentle with yourself. You know, the light that they gave to you — you can try to focus on giving that to someone else.

Daniel: Yeah, well, that all still seems like it’s pretty far off, so.

Lily: It is, and that’s ok. There is no rush. You grieve the way that you need to grieve. I mean, you’re probably so exhausted you’re not even processing this conversation.

Daniel: Well, my dad did tell me that I should get some sleep, but I don’t know — just, I don’t know how.

Lily: I know, but you know what? You’re probably gonna have an adrenaline crash pretty soon. So just, you know, get in bed and see what happens.

Daniel: Ok. Ok. I will do that. But I’m gonna call you first thing tomorrow.

Lily: You don’t have to do that, ok? I will be right here.

Daniel: You don’t have to stay here with me.

Lily: I know, but you can’t make me leave.

Daniel: [ Sighs ] What if I can’t sleep?

Lily: Well, then you’ll have someone to count sheep with.

Jack: You heard me just tell summer tonight was an accident.

Diane: You told a victim’s grieving child what she needed to hear. But it’s just us, and I need to hear what’s in your head and in your heart.

Jack: This isn’t necessary.

Diane: It is to me. Jack, I saw the look in your eyes when you found us fighting in that suite, how disappointed you were.

Jack: Please —

Diane: Please, just let me finish. You were fully prepared to blame me for the entire altercation. Yes, you were. And now maybe you think I’m partially to blame, you know — that I somehow played a part in it. Not that I wanted phyllis dead, but maybe you — maybe you think I wanted her out of commission while we made our announcement? No, it could have happened. I — I swear to you, I had nothing to do with what happened to phyllis. I promise you. And now I — I need you to be completely honest with me.

Jack: Ok. I’ll be completely honest.

Diane: Do you believe I’m innocent?

Jack: Six months ago, I might well have imagined you could bring harm to her. Now… diane, I have a mountain of questions about what happened to phyllis. You are not involved in any of them. And I am terribly, terribly sorry.

Diane: [ Crying ] Why are you sorry?

Jack: I’m sorry I made you ask. I’m sorry you questioned my love for you. You should never have to question that, ever.

Diane: [ Sighs ] These questions about phyllis’s death, they — they revolve around jeremy?

Jack: Something about everything that happened tonight, I cannot shake the feeling that he had a hand in it, and if this is a setup of some kind, it is the ultimate payback.

Diane: I’m just scared to think what happens next.

Jack: Well, you know him better than anyone else. What should we expect?

Diane: More mind games, manipulation.

Jack: Listen to me. Whatever he is up to, he’s not gonna get away with it. I think we should get some sleep. Tomorrow promises to be an arduous day.

Diane: Just promise me that you believe me.

Jack: I have unshakable faith in you. Nothing is ever gonna change that.

Daniel: [ Sighs ]

[ Sniffling ]

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Took you long enough.

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