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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Diane: [ Sniffles ] [ Sighs ] On second thought, I — I would love to spend the night in one of your guest rooms. Thank you.

Jack: It’s the least I can do. I want you to feel safe and protected. This is the best place for you. I’m gonna text mrs. Martinez, tell her you’re spending the night.

Diane: I — I don’t know what I would do without you. I mean, honestly, jack, I am…

[ Voice breaking ] I am just so tired.

Jack: Hey. Hey. You can turn in whenever you’re ready.

Diane: [ Crying ] No, it’s — it’s not about — it’s not about today or [Sniffles] — Or what happened with jeremy. I just feel like these last few months have been such a journey, home and — and earning a place in my son’s life. I feel like every time that i overcame an obstacle, there would just be another boulder thrown in my path.

Jack: And somehow you have moved every single one out of your way. I admire that.

Diane: [ Sniffles ] Well, if I have, I — I owe it to you.

Jack: Don’t give me too much credit.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: You’ve made giant strides.

Diane: I have worked so hard to get past those dark days, you know, living in fear of — of being arrested or some other escalation on jeremy’s part, afraid of — afraid of the demands he’d make on my — on my freedom or — or even my life.

Jack: You have had more than your share of challenges, and you have faced them all with grace and elegance.

Diane: Well, I don’t know about that, but if it’s true, I — I — I do give you the credit.

Jack: Wait. How so?

Diane: Because it’s been…

[ Sniffles ] It’s been so long since I’ve had somebody looking out for me and caring for me. And now I have you and I — I have kyle. And I just can’t tell you how — how much it means to me to

[Sobbing] Not be alone anymore.

Jack: Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Diane: [ Sobbing ]

Jack: Hey. Hey.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: Oh, god, I’m sorry.

Jack: No, let me just — let me just check this.

Diane: Okay. I’m sorry.

[ Groans ]

Jack: [ Inhales deeply ]

Diane: Is everything alright?

Jack: Yeah. Uh… this is something I have to deal with, though. Um…I promise you, I will be right back.

Diane: What? You’ve got to leave? What happened?

Tucker: Care for a drink? Or maybe a watch to replace the one that’s obviously broken?

[ Chuckles ]

Audra: Apologies for being tardy, but I do have a life of my own and a job at chancellor-winters. What was this urgent information I needed to know?

Tucker: I have been informed that jeremy stark is in genoa city.

Audra: Fresh out of federal prison and he finds his way here? That’s not a coincidence.

Tucker: No. And I’m sure he wants to make diane squirm.

Audra: She must be absolutely terrified. I mean, he has to be looking for a little revenge, right? But what about you? Should you strap on a bulletproof vest in case stark comes looking for you?

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Noah: Adam.

Adam: What?

Noah: It’s good to see you, man.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Nephew. It’s been a while.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, I guess it has.

Adam: Uh, well, if you’re worried that your father’s gonna show up and there’s gonna be another round of uncomfortable sibling rivalry, you don’t have to worry.

Noah: Alright. I’m glad to hear it.

Adam: Saw nick earlier. I’m pretty sure he’s otherwise occupied.

Noah: Okay, then.

Adam: Alright. Well, I’ll let you get to it. But if you see a server, maybe you could send them my way?

Noah: Yeah. Will do.

Adam: Thank you.

Lily: Okay, I love crimson lights. I do. But this is your post-dinner surprise?

Daniel: Yeah. Thought you could use some dessert.

Lily: I said no to the dessert menu at society.

Daniel: I know. But I know that you still wanted something sweet. You just didn’t want it from there.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Are you psychic now?

Daniel: Mm. Better. Impeccable memory. How could I ever forget how much lily winters loves dessert?

Lily: [ Laughs ] Okay, fine. Red velvet cupcake and a cappuccino.

Daniel: Cappuccino? At this hour?

Lily: Yeah, you know, a ceo’s work is never done.

Daniel: Uh, you’re not really gonna go back to work? I know that was the plan, but it’s getting late.

Lily: No, I have to get back. I have a lot of deadlines pending. But thank you for tagging along.

Daniel: Ooh. Oh, I see. You — you think that this was all about you? Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. See, I’m here for some of that red velvet cupcake action, too.

Lily: Okay, well, you better get your own ’cause I’m not sharing.

Daniel: I remember.

Lily: You remember?

Daniel: Yeah. I do.

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Lily: [ Chuckling ] Hi.

Billy: Hey. What a nice surprise. I, uh — I don’t have to bring your brownie home now.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Billy. It’s good to see you again.

Billy: Hey. Good to see you.

Daniel: You want to join us?

Lily: Oh, no. I’m sure billy is tired from his latest mission of mercy, right?

Sharon: Oh, I thought I heard familiar voices out here.

Daniel: Does that include mine?

Sharon: What a great surprise. It’s so good to see you. How are you?

Daniel: I’m doing good. I’m doing really, really good.

Sharon: Oh! Glad you’re here. What can I get you?

Daniel: Um… you know, how about, uh — I’m gonna go take a look at the counter and get a closer look at everything.

Sharon: Yeah. Be my guest. You know, the menu’s changed a little since you were here last.

Daniel: Ooh.

Billy: So, what happened to grabbing take-out and burning the midnight oil?

Lily: Well, that was the plan, but then I ran into daniel, so we decided to grab dinner together.

Billy: I see.

Lily: Yeah. What about you? I thought you were gonna be home. But I’m guessing something or someone kept you out? I’m assuming it was chelsea?

Billy: Yeah. I, uh — I brought chelsea some food, watched a little bit of a movie, and I’m happy to say that laughter really is the best medicine.

Lily: Good. I’m glad you cheered her up.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Can we grab some dessert and just, uh — just head home together?

Lily: I can’T. I have more work to do, so I’m gonna get back to the office after I finish my evening with daniel.

Billy: Okay, well, I’ll wait up for you. I would like to, uh, talk about the conversation that you had with chelsea.

Lily: I already told you about that.

Billy: Yeah, I know, but, um… well, hearing it from chelsea, it sounds like you’re making her think that, uh, she’s too dependent on me. And I know that’s how you feel, but I just can’t imagine that you would say those exact words to someone that is in such an emotional, vulnerable state.

Jack: That text was from a business associate in manila who needs some numbers from me, and unfortunately they are in a folder in my laptop at work.

Diane: But it’s so late.

Jack: It is early in the philippines, and I promised him I’d get it to him by the start of business day in london.

Diane: Well, I guess duty calls.

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: I won’t be gone long, okay?

Diane: [ Sighs ] But the house is so quiet.

Jack: Hey, it’s you and me, harrison, his nanny, and mrs. Martinez.

Diane: Oh, well, what — what time does she leave? Do you think if I text her that she’d stay —

Jack: Listen to me. Listen to me. If jeremy is foolish enough to show up at this door, we have a very sophisticated security system. It is on. I know this is a big request, but try to calm down. Try to make yourself at home. Everything you need will be up in the room.

Diane: Alright. Thanks.

Jack: Hope you can get some rest. Good night’s sleep, maybe.

Diane: So do I. I just — I just can’t believe what phyllis, nikki, and ashley have done.

Jack: Don’t worry about them. We will deal with them later. Good night.

Diane: Good night.

[ Sighs ]

Tucker: I’ve never even spoken to jeremy stark, so why would I fear him? Salud.

Audra: Salud. Well, I assumed you and he had crossed paths at some point.

Tucker: We did, in a way. We had some mutual connections, dealt with some of the same people, which came in handy when I needed information.

Audra: I’m sure.

Tucker: Uh-huh. That’s how I found out what he had done to diane, how he kept her under his thumb.

Audra: What did you have to do to this mutual friend to get him to talk?

Tucker: Everyone has their price.

Audra: So, you used that information as leverage over diane so she’d help you with your triumphant return to genoa city.

Tucker: Precisely. So now jeremy stark has no reason to come after me, so i have no reason to fear him. In fact, what I’d like to do is use him to my advantage, which is why I gave the information about him to ashley. I was hoping maybe she or nikki or phyllis would reach out to him and lure him to town.

Audra: Why? What are you up to?

[Oven ding]

Lily: I handled things with chelsea very carefully.

Billy: Okay, well, however you thought you handled them, her interpretation is that she’s become a burden.

Lily: Well, I am sorry she took it that way, but that was not my intention.

Billy: Okay. Can we talk about this when we get home?

Lily: I don’t know how late I’m gonna be, so don’t wait up.

Billy: Lily? Uh, good night, you two.

Sharon: Hey. Good night.

Daniel: Take care.

Sharon: Well, I should probably go and get your food ready instead of talking your ear off.

Daniel: No, no, no, it’s been great catching up. Um…I have missed a lot.

Sharon: Well, why don’t you go grab a seat and relax? I’ll bring your order out to your table.

Daniel: The royal treatment. Love it. [ Chuckles ] Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Daniel: Truth or dare?

Lily: Ugh. Obviously, truth.

Daniel: [ Groans ] Us hanging out tonight.

Lily: It was very fun.

Daniel: Well, I — I agree. That’s not the question, though. Um…did our little impromptu dinner — is that causing problems with billy?

Lily: No. [ Laughs ] No. Everything is fine.

[ Chuckles ]

Noah: Alright, well, can you just take care of it for me? Thank you.

Audra: Noah?

Noah: Hey. How are you?

Audra: Uh…

Noah: That’s alright. I was wondering when I’d see you again after the whole, uh…

Audra: You mean after i walked in here the other day and overheard you telling allie how I lost our baby?

Noah: Yeah.

Audra: I’m sorry for my terrible timing, okay? I thought I’d stay away for a while, give you some time and space to process everything i told you about the miscarriage.

Noah: I just… I can’t stop kicking myself. You know, if I had just handled the end of our relationship better, instead of — instead of leaving, you know, instead of just walking out without telling you, you wouldn’t have been so reluctant to share such monumental news. But I’m glad I know now.

Audra: Good.

Noah: I’m not really sure what’s supposed to happen next. I mean, is there anything I can do to help you heal, help you move on? If it’s an apology you want, it’s yours wholeheartedly. It’s what you deserve.

Audra: You, noah. I want you.

Jack: Yeah, I sent the paperwork through to london. No problem at all. Happy to help. Good talking to you. Bye. Oh, you’re here late.

Phyllis: I could say the same about you.

Jack: Running behind on work now that you’re spending so much time stirring up trouble?

Phyllis: Oh, there it is. There it is. Silly of me to think that we could have a civilized conversation. Unlike diane earlier in society, getting in my face, hurling accusations at me, screaming at the top of her lungs. Seriously? She was just the picture of restraint and elegance, wasn’t she?

Jack: I think diane was well within her rights to respond the way she did.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Of course you do. She was insane! And look at you, backing her again.

Jack: Her life is in danger. How is she supposed to react?

Phyllis: Please, please.

Jack: And who the hell is the victim here? It’s certainly not you.

Phyllis: You’re just saying what she wants you to say.

Jack: Did you reach out to jeremy stark? Yes or no?

Phyllis: My phone. Look. Is there a phone number you don’t recognize? Check it out. You have my blessing. A text that’s not familiar to you? You want to scan my e-mail, jack?

Jack: I don’t need to look at your phone. I know how well you cover your tracks. I need you to look me in the eye and answer my question. Did you tell jeremy stark where he could find diane? Yes or no? Want your clothes to smell freshly

Noah: Look, I can appreciate that some buried feelings came to the surface, and I’m sure whatever you went through had to have been traumatic. And I’m very, very sorry things ended the way they did. But this conversation cannot happen.

Audra: It’s happening.

Noah: No, it can’T. I have a girlfriend.

Audra: Weren’t you just saying that we should have been more open with each other?

[ Sighs ] I never got over you, okay? I’m — I can’t and I won’t lie about it anymore. I can still close my eyes and see it all. How happy we were before things went wrong. We can have that again.

Noah: Audra…

Audra: We were fire.

Noah: And we got burned.

Audra: This is our chance to try again. But better, stronger, brighter, deeper. The kind of love that lasts forever.

Noah: Why? Our relationship was chaos, audra. Why would you want to go back to that?

Audra: Love is chaos. Okay? It doesn’t make any sense. Someone walks into your life and turns everything upside down, and before you know it, you — you need them like air. No, we’re not finished with each other, not by a long shot. I can see it every time I look into your eyes, every time we’re in the same room together. And I know you feel it, too.

Noah: No. No, no, this isn’t gonna happen.

Billy: This really isn’t my day.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, look who it is. Look who’s out and about — and on their own.

Billy: Says the guy sitting in the corner of the club by himself.

Adam: Well, that’s who I am, billy. I’m a lone wolf. At least you have a girlfriend. Unless she’s wised up and dumped you. Why is that? Because it’s the billy and chelsea show all the time now?

[ Scraping ]

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

Phyllis: Well, my goodness. Let’s turn your office into an interrogation room.

Jack: Oh, this is not an interrogation. I’m simply asking you to be truthful. Is that too much to ask for anymore?

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness, i love diane. I love her. She’s gotten you and kyle and summer all in a lather. So suspicious of me. This is amazing, you know? But I’ll be the bad guy. I’ll be the evil one because i know I am 100% correct about diane.

Jack: I don’t know what summer or kyle did or said after diane and I left the restaurant. Here’s what I do know. Jeremy stark is in genoa city. He came to my home, to my front door! But you know that.

Phyllis: How would I know that? Stop accusing me, please.

Jack: Did you tell him that diane was there? It’s very easy for you to give him my address.

Phyllis: He’s a criminal. Like he can’t find out where diane is? He has a score to settle with her. What did he want?

Jack: Well, he didn’t want to have a friendly conversation with her about all those years behind bars. He wanted to talk to her about being a grandmother. He brought harrison into this.

Phyllis: He brought harrison into it?

Jack: Yes, he did.

Phyllis: Did — did he threaten harrison?

Jack: No, not overtly. No. He’s smoother than that. But if someone helped him find his way here, that person ought to take responsibility for the hell they have unleashed.

Phyllis: Yeah, and that person is diane jenkins. It’s diane jenkins! That’s why he’s here. I-I — I can’t believe this. I’m still the villain. I’m the bad one again. And diane gets away scot-free, scot-free! I mean, jack, I am so tired of having this conversation with you. Do the math! If diane hadn’t ruined our lives all those years ago, she wouldn’t have gone to los angeles and met jeremy stark. And then, if she would have left when I told her to leave, then this guy wouldn’t be back in town.

Jack: You know what? Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop!

Phyllis: No, I’m not stopping!

Jack: I’m done with this! I am done! Hi, I’m angela.

“The young and the restless”

will continue. There’s something new from better than bouillon

Daniel: Oh, my god. These look absolutely phenomenal.

Sharon: Even better — they’re on the house. Welcome home, daniel.

Lily: Thank you.

Daniel: Thank you.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Yay.

Daniel: So, um, these late-night coffee and cupcake runs — is this normal for chancellor-winters, or is this just, like, a one-time thing? Because I’m trying to manage my expectations.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Uh, no, it’s not normal. Although I wouldn’t mind. We do have a lot of late nights. But, um, I actually like the late nights. I don’t know. I find that I’m more productive ’cause it’s quiet, I feel more focused, you know? What about you?

Daniel: Oh, night owl all the way.

Lily: Yeah?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: But let’s just say that’s when things can get dicey.

Lily: What does that mean?

Daniel: Well, there’s a fine line between night owl and early bird.

Lily: Okay, this sounds interesting.

[ Laughs ]

Daniel: It can be exhausting, right? You know, can lead to poor decision making. Let’s, uh — let’s call them unique projects and outcomes. I mean, you know, like taking suggestions from an audience at an improv show. What five things does every human being need to survive? And how can I manufacture these things on a moving train that will not stop?

Lily: Oh, my god, you’ve got to be kidding.

Daniel: I don’t know. 4:00 A.M., My thoughts — they should all be thrown into the fire.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: And I’ve got these grand visions for my future, you know? Big, huge, huge dreams. Sometimes I just can’t stop working on them, even if I’m running on fumes.

Lily: Okay. Tell me your craziest 4:00 A.M. Idea. Let me hear it.

Daniel: No.

Lily: Come on. Give it to me.

Daniel: Come on.

Lily: Come on.

Daniel: Okay. Hmm. Okay.

[ Clears throat ]

[ Fork clatters ]

[ Plate slides ] You know when you’re gonna have a tough day and you could use a little extra motivation? You know, a pep talk. A shot in the arm.

[ Chuckles ]

Lily: Okay.

Daniel: A little excitement, some witnesses.

Lily: Yeah. Yeah. Go on.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. What if there were a service where you could hire your own entourage? I’m talking, like, bollywood dancers cheering you on as you’re running through the street on your way to your wedding proposal or, um, a new orleans second line announcing the birth of your baby. Celebrations and memory makers.

Lily: Right. So, you’re a character in your own musical?

Daniel: Not even remotely cost-effective or practical.

Lily: No, it’s definitely not. But it is very creative and fun.

Daniel: Mm. That was a very diplomatic way of saying totally weird.

Lily: Yeah, it’s weird. But… [ Laughs ]

Billy: You know, it’s typical of you to bring lily into this conversation, but I shouldn’t be surprised. But, yes, now that you mention chelsea, I am spending more time with her because I am her friend and I am concerned. I’m also concerned about connor. Chelsea mentioned that he’s being bullied at school.

Adam: Well, then I hope she also mentioned that we discussed it as a family and we handled it.

Billy: She did, yeah.

Adam: Yeah. Well, then you should know that we do appreciate your help, but moving forward, chelsea has plenty of people in her network that she can rely on.

Billy: Right. So, what are you saying? I, uh — I abandon her just out of the blue, adam?

Adam: No, billy, that’s not what I’m saying. I’m saying that I know what she needs. She’s my ex-wife, and she’s the mother of my son.

Billy: Well, she’s also the biological mother of my son.

Adam: What’s your point?

Billy: My point is, unfortunately, we’re connected. And trust me, I really wish that chelsea could trust you, but, you know, there’s boundaries and limitations when it comes to you.

Adam: Yeah, I’m painfully aware of the mistakes that I’ve made with chelsea. And months ago, when she told me she was struggling, I should have done more, but the point is, I’m here now for whatever she needs. So, as much as I really appreciate your help when she was in the throes of this crisis — and I’ll be eternally grateful for that, billy — i think it’s time for you to take a big step back.

Billy: Well, I’m not gonna do that. I can’t do that.

Audra: I realize you’re with allie. I get it. I do. But can you honestly say that what we had is over? Because when kissed just now, you felt it. I know you did. It’s like no time had passed, and you wanted it as much as i did.

Noah: No, no, that was a mistake.

Audra: It didn’t feel like one.

Noah: I got caught up in the moment. It happened. That’s all it was, okay?

Audra: It was electric.

Noah: Yeah, well, audra, a lack of chemistry was never really our issue, but we had plenty of other problems.

Audra: I mean, things could be different now. The time apart has given us a new perspective.

Noah: No, nothing is gonna change what happened or the reason we broke up. Our relationship was damaging for both of us. Why don’t you get that?

Audra: Can you honestly say that the life you have now is —

Noah: It’s good, okay? I’m happy. I am finally in a good place. And it seems like you’re doing well, too. Audra… there is no future for us. And I need you to accept that.

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Billy: I will be around for chelsea for as long as she needs, and I think she would resent the hell out of you for trying to dictate who gets to be a part of her support system.

Adam: What is this? You speak for chelsea now, billy?

Billy: No. This is chelsea’s choice. It’s her recovery. And if she chooses to confide in me over you, adam, you are going to have to deal with that.

Adam: I’m not gonna be shut out, okay? As much as I know you’d enjoy that.

Billy: So, what are you gonna do? Are you gonna break into her doctor’s office and steal her files? You gonna bug her apartment again like you did when you returned from the dead to spy on her?

Adam: I mean, that’s fascinating, considering that you and chelsea were together around that time.

Billy: Right, well, i wouldn’t look too far into that. What I would do is look inside yourself and understand what you are capable of. I mean, if we took a poll, no one would really expect any better from you. I mean, your lack of ability to actually connect to anyone on a human level just forces you to resort to fraud and deception. Who in their right mind is really going to trust you?

[ Glass thuds ]

Adam: And you’re the rational human that’s gonna bestow advice to who, billy? To me? Why don’t you call me when you get your degree or when somebody clears you of your delusions of grandeur, okay? So, if you’re looking for someone to insult or judge, why don’t you grab a mirror? ‘Cause I’m not gonna sit here and let myself be insulted by you or anyone else.

Jack: I am done listening to you, phyllis. Now you’re going to listen to me. The only reason you have found employ under the jabot umbrella is because I allowed it. And, boy, have I come to regret giving summer and kyle my okay because you have proven very clearly your only motive for being in this building is to undermine diane.

Phyllis: No, it’s not. No, it’s not, and you know it. I want to work with my daughter. I missed her in milan. You know that.

Jack: Not enough, or you would have backed off from diane when summer asked you to. Let’s face it, you are incapable of giving diane even a moment of kindness or thoughtfulness or understanding or, god forbid, forgiveness.

Phyllis: Oh, my god, you’re kidding me. This is not my fault.

Jack: Yeah, and it wasn’t your fault when you tortured christine all those years ago. It wasn’t your fault when you did everything you could…

Phyllis: You’re bringing back my past?

Jack: …To make sharon’s life a living hell.

Phyllis: You’re bringing back my past?

Jack: And now you are focusing your special brand of vengeance and hatred on diane.

Phyllis: Vengeance and hatred on diane? Are you serious right now?

Jack: I am deadly serious. I have stood by for months now and watched you abuse your position at marchetti for your own twisted purposes. I have stayed silent out of respect for summer and kyle. No more! We’re done with that. You’ve gone too far. A word of warning — marchetti is a subsidiary of jabot. I am jabot! And if I find out you did reach out to stark, if our children or our grandchild or diane are harmed in any way, I will throw you and that stupid smirk out of this building so fast, your head will spin. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Lily: Thank you.

Daniel: Whew.

Lily: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Daniel romalotti. Wow. It’s been a while. I didn’t know you were back in town.

Daniel: Just got back.

Adam: Interesting, seeing the two of you together.

Lily: Sorry. What’s so interesting about seeing two friends catching up?

Adam: Well, the fact that you’re here and billy is all by his lonesome at the glam club. I mean, I don’t blame you that you need a breather. You know, it’s amazing that a guy can be such a train wreck, yet so self-righteous.

Lily: Do you have anything better to do than to annoy us?

Adam: Lily, it must make you crazy seeing how he and chelsea are so joined at the hip.

Lily: You know what? I think that you’re the one with the problem.

Adam: Oh, or maybe you are relieved you don’t have to put up with his antics and addictions now.

Lily: [ Scoffs ] Okay, you know what? Whatever this game is, I don’t want to play, so good night.

Noah: Hey, billy. How’s it going, man?

Billy: Let’s just say I’ve had better nights.

Noah: I’m sorry to hear that.

Billy: [ Sighs ] It’s alright. You know, I came to your lovely club to unwind a little bit. Instead, I got an overabundance of adam.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, I caught the tail end of that conversation.

Billy: Well, let me just say that I think your uncle is slipping back into his dark prince ways. And I think it’s best we all keep an eye on him.

Tucker: Come in. Things not working out with noah?

Audra: Doesn’t matter at the moment, does it?

Tucker: No. I wasn’t expecting you. And here I thought my evening was drawing to an end.

Audra: Is that a complaint?

Tucker: Far from it.

Audra: [ Moaning ]

Jack: [ Groans ]

[ Keys clatter ]

Diane: [ Gasps ]

Jack: Hey. It’s just me. It’s just me. I’m sorry.

Diane: It’s okay.

Jack: I didn’t mean to scare you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] It’s alright. The slightest noise has me on edge tonight.

Jack: What are you still doing down here?

Diane: I didn’t think I’d be able to sleep, so I thought I’d wait up for you. So, how did everything go at jabot?

Jack: Everything was fine. You have to know you are safe here. We are going to do everything we can to protect you. You have my word.

Diane: [ Sighs ] You don’t know what it means to me to hear that. Thank you.

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Adam: [ Clears throat ]

[ Sighs ]

Sally: We almost made it. We loved each other with all we had. But… it’s time for us to move on. Away having learned something so that next time we don’t make the same mistakes. Next time… …you and some very lucky woman will make it. We have to let each other go so we can find our true happiness.

Chance: Adam? Hi. Yeah, I’ll do another round. And same for him. Thank you. Looks like you had a rough night.

Adam: Hmm.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Nick: I guess it’s no mystery what happened here with you and adam.

Sally: I — I’m really sorry that you had to see this.

Nick: Me too. Uh… well, I guess I finally have an answer to the question you’ve been evading — how you really feel about adam’s proposal. I’m gonna go. I’ll see you.

Sally: Nick, wait.

[ Sighs ] Look, I — I swear that I was gonna tell you about this, maybe not so bluntly, but you deserve to know what happened.

[ Sighs ] You need to have all the information before you decide to walk away. Un?

Chelsea: So, how’s the sleepover going? Are you having fun? Aww, connor, I’m so glad. Don’t eat too much junk food, okay? Alright. I love you. I’ll see you later.

[ Knock on door ]

[ Cellphone thuds ]

Billy: Who’s ready for movie night?

Lily: Thank you.

Daniel: Lily.

Lily: Hey.

Daniel: You, uh, meeting someone here?

Lily: Uh, no, no. I just ordered some take-out. I have a hot date with a pile of work on my desk.

Daniel: Ah. Yes, I, too, was about to order some takeout. Go do some more work on my gaming platform idea.

Lily: Yes.

Daniel: I haven’t quite figured out all the logistics, but, um…

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: You know what? Actually, I just got done reading this study, and it said that people are way more productive when they take short breaks. What do you say? How about you and I both take a breather and we have dinner together instead?

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

Jack: Hey. Everything’s gonna be alright.

Diane: Oh, thank you.

[ Sighs heavily ]

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: Oh.

Jack: Want to get that?

Diane: Oh, no.

Jack: What’s wrong?

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] Jeremy just texted me.

Billy: Brought the perfect goodies — classic snacks for a classic comedy, guaranteed to make you laugh.

Chelsea: Does it look like i need cheering up?

Billy: Well, I mean, everybody could use a — use a laugh, right? I mean, I could use one right about now. I mean, we could go superhero. We could watch some costumed people blow a bunch of things up. Or we could go sci-fi. I mean, with me, older, the better. “Santa claus conquers the martians” right there for me. So many choices, so little time. What do you say? Your pick.

Chelsea: Um, uh, it doesn’t matter. Whatever you think.

Billy: Yeah, maybe I, uh — maybe I should have called first, huh? Are you upset that I showed up unannounced?

Chelsea: No. No, no. I’m really — I’m happy you’re here. I am.

Billy: I’m not buying that. Feels like there’s something else going on. I mean, I mentioned “santa claus conquers the martians,” and i didn’t get nothing out of you. Straight crickets. So, what is it? What’s going on?

Adam: It’s been a while since we’ve been on, uh, drinking-buddy terms.

Chance: Yeah, well, nothing wrong with sharing a nightcap or two.

Adam: Yeah, I’m actually glad we got the opportunity to chat ’cause I owe you an apology. I’m sorry that I was, uh, rough on you with the, uh, locke investigation.

Chance: Case closed, right?

Adam: It is in my book.

Chance: [ Sighs ] So, what’s your deal?

Adam: Um… well, I just had to face the fact that I lost sally for good.

Sally: After adam blurted out that proposal to me in public and after he gave me all those desperate speeches about how he still loved me, I had a lot of feelings. I was angry that he felt that i didn’t deserve more than some drunken attempt at some grand gesture, fury with myself for falling for him in the first place, despite all of the warnings, and confused because my feelings for you are very real, as well. And I need you to believe me when I tell you that none of that was a lie. But there was also doubt because the truth of the matter is…

[Voice breaking] I was in love with adam. But I have been very honest with you about that from the beginning.

Nick: Yeah. You have.

Sally: And adam’s proposal, as inappropriate as it was — it got to me in a way. Earlier today, he apologized to me for all of it, for the abrupt way that he dumped me and — and for how he’s been behaving ever since. But he stood by his proposal. He was certain that we were meant to be together. And I couldn’t help but wonder if maybe he was right. You know, if maybe we were just on some crazy journey to being together forever. And I was — I don’t know — just scared to admit it or believe it.

Nick: Yeah, I asked you that a few times myself.

Sally: I know. But I-I… I just realized I-I had to know for sure.

[ Upbeat music ]

Sally: I can’t put the blame on adam for what happened here. This was on both of us. I just wanted to know if there was anything left between us. We wondered if — if we still had that original spark that drew us together, and we needed to know if there was anything left for us to salvage. But I am certain now. There’s nothing left. And what you walked in on was the aftermath of that realization. The end. It’s over. And adam realized it, too.

Nick: You’re sure about that?

Sally: I’m positive. I think it was a little bit harder for him to let go. You know, he was still holding on to the fact that there was a possibility of saving us, but… there isn’T. What we once had, we’ve — we’ve lost. I’m sorry, but I’m not gonna apologize for what happened because I feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Adam and I can now finally

[Sighs] And fully move on.

Chelsea: I’ve just been dealing with an issue with connor.

Billy: Okay. What happened?

Chelsea: Um, this kid at school overheard connor and johnny talking about me, and he started taunting connor, calling me crazy.

Billy: I’m sorry. Johnny didn’t mention that to me.

Chelsea: No, I don’t think johnny was there. I think it happened later in the day. This kid cornered connor. Needless to say, they got in a fight. Connor came home very upset.

Billy: Yeah, of course he did. I don’t blame him.

[ Sighs ] Do you want me to call the school for you?

Chelsea: No. No. You’re starting to sound like adam.

Billy: Oh, my gosh. Don’t insult me like that, okay? I’m just trying to help you.

Chelsea: Well, after —

[ Laughs ] After connor told adam what happened, adam freaked out, and he basically said he wanted to call the school and get the kid expelled or change connor’s school entirely.

Billy: Okay. For once, I actually agree with adam. Just promise me you’re never gonna tell anyone I said that.

Chelsea: No one would believe me. I was able to talk adam down. And as much as it upsets me that this kid was so mean to connor, the truth is, he’s gonna have to deal with the fact that there are difficult people in life.

[ Sighs ] I just hate the fact that he’s getting bullied because of me.

Billy: You know, chelsea —

Chelsea: I know. I know. I can’t blame myself.

Billy: Good. Well, I got to ask — why didn’t you mention it to me? I mean, it involves johnny. It just kind of makes me think that there’s something else going on.

Chelsea: What do you mean?

Billy: Well, it feels like you’ve been avoiding me — my text messages, my calls — ever since thanksgiving. And your therapist stresses that honesty is the way to go. And I’m honestly asking you. And it just feels like you’re doing your best to avoid me.

Lily: So, how’s your dad?

Daniel: Oh, danny? Danny is, you know, out there performing and touring, doing what he loves all over the world.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: Sometimes I think that man has more energy than i do.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, that’s great. And, uh, lucy — how is she? I mean, I know that she’s in portugal, but, I mean, what is she like now?

Daniel: Lucy is amazing. Yeah. You know, she’s at that age where she’s starting to give me a hard time about everything. You know, the things I say, the clothes I wear.

Lily: Yeah.

Daniel: My driving. Yeah, no, she doesn’t like that. Or my — my dad jokes.

Lily: Oh, she sounds very, very smart.

[ Both laugh ]

Daniel: She’s brilliant. She is. You know, despite all her scathing critiques, she — she still never stops wanting to just go get ice cream and sit down by the riverfront, just to sit there and talk. It’s actually some of those talks that started me on this new career path and led me to this gaming platform idea.

Lily: Wow. Sounds like you two have a very special relationship.

Daniel: What about the twins? What are they up to?

Lily: Mm. They’re good. They, um — what are they doing? I mean, mattie’s a senior at stanford.

Daniel: No.

Lily: Charlie’s studying film at nyu.

Daniel: Seniors?

Lily: Mm-hmm.

Daniel: Really?

Lily: I know. I can’t believe it, either.

[ Laughs ] Yeah. But they’re good. And how is, um — how’s heather? How are things with her?

Diane: This text brings back all the memories of what he put me through, the — the threats and the manipulations and the vicious intimidation. I mean, one minute he’s at your house, and the next he’s sending some not-so-subtle, threatening texts about your family.

Jack: Stark is definitely a bully, but he has no proof that you informed on him.

Diane: It doesn’t matter. He will seek his own justice if he even thinks it might be true.

Jack: I told you I will not let any harm come to you. Look, I will hire whatever security I have to, to protect this house, this family, and you.

Diane: Don’t you get it? This man will not be deterred. And now that he’s found me, I’ve got to figure out a way to deal with him.

Jack: Listen to me. You are not alone.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: I’m here to help you. Now, tell me what you think he wants.

Diane: I know exactly what he wants. Payback. Listen, I’m done settling.

Jack: Wait. He wants payback? For what, exactly?

Diane: I had some of jeremy’s money ready for transport when he got arrested.

Jack: And?

Diane: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone thuds ] I kept it.

Jack: Wait, the feds didn’t confiscate it?

Diane: Well, they weren’t aware that it existed. I mean, the charges were based on cash that had already moved offshore.

Jack: And you didn’t tell them?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Well, I-I-I didn’t want to invite any more scrutiny.

Jack: You were afraid that they would figure out that you were living in L.A. Under a fake identity.

Diane: Well, I’m — I’m not sure that they would have even charged me with anything, but i just — I didn’t want to take that risk.

Jack: I see.

Diane: Okay, maybe you think that was cowardly, but it wasn’t just my fear of being arrested. I just wasn’t ready for anyone in genoa city to know that I was alive.

Jack: None of that matters. What is important is you have something that jeremy stark wants. So, if handing him back the money is the only way to get rid of him, then maybe that’s the prudent course of action to take. Just hand it back to him.

Diane: I can’t do that.

Jack: Why not?

Diane: The money’s gone.

Daniel: Actually, I’d rather not talk about heather right now.

Lily: Yeah. Okay.

Daniel: I would, um, prefer to discuss how my dream might actually be on the road to becoming a reality. I got to tell you, I’ve taken umpteen classes in gaming design. I’ve gone to so many conferences trying to learn the field. Now I’m doing a deep dive into strategy. I mean, if you and devon — if you green-light this platform, I’m gonna be ready.

Lily: Wow. You’re very passionate about this.

Daniel: You bet I am. What do you think? Should we make our game specific to certain platforms, or should we make versions for all the platforms?

Lily: Someone’s done a deep dive.

[ Laughs ]

Daniel: I just want to make sure I have every aspect of this figured out before moving forward. You know, there are millions, if not billions, to be made if this thing is done right.

Lily: You know, I really love how enthusiastic you are about this. It makes me feel very confident that you’re the person leading this division.

Daniel: [ Laughs ] Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The first thing we have to do is we have to make sure that this game is as good as it possibly can be. I mean, I want to make sure that every little detail of this world that I want to create is just right.

Lily: I don’t remember you being a perfectionist.

Daniel: Well, I haven’t always been this way.

[ Chuckles ] I don’t know. Maybe I just grew into it. You know? I mean, the way I see it, some things are worth being done perfectly, or don’t do them at all, right? And lucy deserves this to be perfect.

Lily: This means a lot to you, doesn’t it?

Daniel: It’s not just about the game or even the gaming division. This is about bettering myself, making a better life for myself and setting myself up for success. So, yeah, it means everything.

Chelsea: I haven’t been avoiding you, exactly. I-I think I’ve just been leaning on you too much, you know? Right now I need to be focused on my network of support — my therapist, adam, chloe, sharon. It’s not fair for me to expect you to always be there for me when I need someone to turn to.

Billy: Where is this coming from? I mean, what’s got you thinking that way? Is this something your therapist suggested or…?

Chelsea: Well, when I spoke with lily, she reminded me that I can’t possibly expect you to be there for me 24/7. And she’s right. I mean, she’s right, you know? You’ve got kids and a relationship and a life. The last thing I want is to ever become a burden to you.

Chance: Sorry to hear about you and sally, man.

Adam: Mm.

Chance: Oddly enough, I get it.

Adam: I don’t know how you can get it, chance. I mean, you’re lucky enough. You have the, uh, perfect marriage.

Chance: Trust me, man, my marriage is far from perfect. Abby and I are getting a divorce.

Adam: What? Come on. The two of you are splitting up?

Chance: Yeah.

Adam: What went wrong?

Chance: [ Sighs ] Everything. I don’t know. You know, trying to balance work and family, philosophical differences, spent too much time apart, you name it.

Adam: Sounds rough. But I’m not really buying that, chance.

Chance: Why would I lie about something like that?

Adam: Well, I don’t think you’re lying, exactly, but i just don’t think you’re telling me the whole story. You would do everything in your power to fix the problems in your relationship, and now you’re just jumping to divorce? It’s got to be more than just work-life-balance stuff. Something really bad must have went down.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. Something bad did go down. I tell you, man, it is driving me absolutely crazy. Feel like I have to confide in someone.

Adam: I’m listening.

Chance: Abby slept with someone else.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Ieve so keep

Adam: Abby cheated on you

Adam: Abby cheated on you?

Chance: Yep. Look, I’m not trying to make her look bad or blame all our problems that we had on her. That’s why I haven’t told anybody. So keep your mouth shut.

Adam: Is this an ongoing affair?

Chance: No, she said it only happened once. You know, I actually believe her, too.

Adam: Well, maybe you could work things out then.

Chance: No. No, the sex just forced us to realize things were done. It was like an accelerator, a wake-up call. There’s no point in dragging this thing out any longer.

Adam: Yeah, I-I know exactly what you mean.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Nick. Please say something. What… what are — what are you feeling?

Nick: Obviously it’s, uh… not easy seeing adam leave your room knowing what happened in here. But I’m not gonna act all territorial with you, sally. You don’t owe me anything. Still, it’s, uh…

Sally: Look, I’m really sorry that you had to find out this way.

Nick: Don’t be sorry on my behalf. Like you said, it needed to happen, and I hope [Sighs] You got some closure.

Sally: I did.

Nick: Well, with closure comes grieving, and with grieving comes unresolved feelings and regrets. I think talk of moving on is a bit premature.

Sally: Look, I admit to the grief, okay? But I suspect that all of those feelings will fade away sooner rather than later — ’cause i finally feel like it’s over. And I know I made the right decision.

Nick: I doubt it’s gonna be that easy for my brother.

Sally: Look, I’m not worried about adam, okay? He’ll be just fine. What I want to focus on right now is you. I’ve said my piece. Now it’s your turn.

Daniel: So, tell me. How are things really going for you? Are you happy? Are you fulfilled?

Lily: [ Laughs ] Um…yeah, I am. I’m loving my life right now. I mean, this is the best job I’ve ever had. And of course, you know, there’s challenges, obviously.

Daniel: Well, you’re running a big corporation. Of course there’s gonna be challenges.

[ Both laugh ]

Lily: Yeah. I mean, I was really nervous at first to take on such a huge role, but then jill just — you know, she really supported me. And she and billy — they’ve boosted my confidence and convinced me that I could do it.

Daniel: Clearly, they were right.

Lily: Mm-hmm. And, yeah, the chancellor-winters merger was my idea.

Daniel: Really?

Lily: Yes. [ Laughs ] And devon, you know, took some convincing, but he was on board, and — I don’t know. I feel stronger than ever as the head of this company.

Daniel: Well, what about personally? How you doing in that department?

Lily: I mean, good. Um, you know, billy — he keeps things interesting.

[ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Mm. That is an interesting word choice.

[ Chuckles ]

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Look, I got to be honest with you. When I first heard that you and billy were together, I found it hard to imagine how the two of you could make it long term as a couple. And now, you know, I’ve seen the two of you together… I’m sorry. It still just doesn’t make sense to me.

Billy: Okay, first things first — you gotta stop thinking that way, okay? You are in no way a burden to me. And, honestly, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else right now.

Chelsea: What about your family and lily?

Billy: Everybody’s good. Johnny’s on a ski trip. Victoria and katie have a little girls night out, and lily’s working late, so, you know, you’re actually saving me from a night alone. So, can’t we just sit down, have some snacks, and watch a movie?

Jack: What do you mean, the money’s gone? What happened to it?

Diane: I spent it.

Jack: I see.

Diane: Look, jeremy owed me that money after everything i had done for him, okay? And I-I couldn’t very well return it while he was on trial or in prison, could I? Especially since I was working with the authorities.

Jack: What did you buy with it?

Diane: I used it to rebuild my life. I mean, I-I bought my own place and I-I paid for the therapy that I desperately needed and I-I took the required courses to get my real-estate license.

Jack: Well, it sounds like you put it to good use.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Truth is, I was just so relieved to be out from under his thumb. I mean, finally, I could start my life again without — without fear or threats, and I — I felt safe while he was in prison. I mean, that — that money allowed me to do the hard work of — of putting myself back together. You know, I was determined to never have to depend on anyone ever again and to not have to compromise myself. Jack, that money bought me peace of mind that — that, for one moment, nobody could hurt me. And I-I felt free. Well, that is, until, you know, tucker mccall came poking around.

Jack: And you found yourself underneath someone else’s thumb.

Diane: Yeah. I mean, even though tucker helped me get back to genoa city and to you and to kyle, i just — [ Sighs ] I feel like I’ve been trying to escape from my past mistakes all over again ever since. And now that jeremy’s out of prison and came here, I just feel like the whole thing’s about to blow up.

Jack: Okay, okay. It seems like there’s one simple answer to getting stark out of your life. Let me help you repay the money.

Diane: No. No. Absolutely not. Ew. Gotta get rid of this. I think the big

[ Exhales heavily ]

Nick: I mean…

[ Exhales heavily ] I-I don’t know what else to say. Believe me, under this calm exterior, there’s raging jealousy. I think it’s gonna take more time than you think to, uh, get past this. I think the big question is, what does it mean for us? I don’t mean to put you on the spot.

Sally: No, you’re not at all. And I can answer that right now. I want us to date. You know, with my new sense of freedom, I’m ready to get to know you more fully now that i don’t have to worry what adam thinks every time he sees us out there together. That’s where I stand. The rest is up to you.

Billy: [ Laughs ] Come on. That’s ridiculous. Wow, hey, hey, what — what are you — what are you doing? What are you doing? Why are you shutting that off? It’s not over yet. You don’t — you don’t want to watch the end? That’s the best part.

Chelsea: Nope, not when you’re so busy heckling the screen, I don’T.

Billy: The movie is literally made to be heckled. I mean, do you want me to be quiet so you can hear what the martians have to say? I did not know that you actually spoke martian.

Chelsea: [ Laughs ] Ahh, you were right. I did need cheering up. Thanks for showing up uninvited.

Billy: Well, I didn’t show up because I’m an angel. I’m here because I needed this, too.

Lily: Uh, billy and I make a lot of sense together. Just ’cause we’re different doesn’t mean that we don’t work. I mean, no relationship is perfect. There’s always things to work on and work through.

Daniel: Mm. I mean, I know that better than anyone. A lot of people had doubts about the two of us when we were dating.

Lily: Yeah, exactly, right? That didn’t stop us.

Daniel: No. No, it did not.

[ Chuckles ] Sure went through a lot together, didn’t we, ibejuliet?

Lily: [ Laughing ] Oh, my god. I forgot about that.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Wow. Look at us now. Stronger than ever, right?

Daniel: You know what? I’ll drink to that.

Lily: Cheers.

[ Glasses clink ]

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: If paying stark off is the one way to get him out of your life, why not accept my offer? Why turn me down?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Jack, your generosity is greatly appreciated, but I refuse to take any money from you. The whole point of my self-transformation was so that I would no longer have to rely on wealthy men. I am finally independent, and i plan to stay that way. So I will not allow you to buy me out of this mess.

Jack: Then consider it a loan.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Even if I was to pay jeremy back every dollar I owed him, it wouldn’t make a difference. If phyllis, nikki, and ashley have gotten the idea into his head that I ratted him out to the fbi, he’s going to want to punish me for it.

Jack: Let me ask you a question. I know you want to right your wrongs to make up for all the mistakes you made, but might it have been better if you had accepted the feds’ offer to enter witness protection when you had a chance?

Diane: No, there was — there was no way I was going to do that. Jack, if I had entered witness protection, I would have never been able to find my way back to my son. I mean, that door would have been closed forever. And getting back to kyle was my only goal, my — my only purpose in life.

[ Sighs ] But now — you know what? — I am at the end of my rope. I mean, what am I supposed to do? I’ve got to figure out a way to protect myself from this dangerous criminal.

Jack: Okay, listen to me. I know you want to be independent. I know you want to help yourself. But it’s also clear you put yourself at great personal risk coming back here to us. So, you need to know this. Kyle and I will not let that man do anything to you. You have to believe me on this. You are safe. You are safe here now.

Diane: Thank you. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your support.

Chance: What’d you mean by that, man? Did you or sally cheat?

Adam: Uh, no, no, not, um — not exactly. Sally and I tried one last time to reconnect. We tried to re-ignite what drew us together in the first place, but it was too late, you know? Too much has happened, and everything was just different.

Chance: Hey, you never know. You could find your way back to each other. Sometimes these things work out.

Adam: I don’t know. If you, the white knight, can’t make it work, I don’t know, uh, how much hope there is for me.

Sally: Maybe you should think things over. Take as long as you need to decide if you want to see me, too.

Nick: Yeah, I think that’s a good idea. We both need to think about things. It’s a lot to process.

Sally: I guess this is good night, then.

Nick: Night.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Thank you, jack, for being here, for your — for your protection and your generous offer of support, for — for everything. But I think I should go.

Jack: Oh, wait. I… I think it might be safer if you stayed in one of the guest rooms tonight.

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] I don’t know how much safer i would be since ashley lives here, too, and I doubt your sister would be very happy to find me here in the morning.

Jack: You take that off your mind. I will handle ashley and anyone else. This is my home. And I want you here.

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Kyle: Oh, hey. Have you talked to phyllis yet? Told her she and the others have to back off?

Summer: Can we please not do this right now?

Kyle: No, no, phyllis, ashley, and nikki didn’t give us a choice. They are going to put our entire family in danger.

Summer: I’m not exactly pleased with my mother, either, but I’m also really fed up with all of the chaos and hysterics that seem to always surround diane. Look, all I am asking for is before you point the finger at my mom, that we hear both sides out first.

Kyle: Yeah, I suppose. But I don’t know if I can listen to phyllis objectively right now.

Summer: Okay, then can we please just table this and let things simmer down for a moment?

Sharon: You want some more coffee?

Chance: Uh, no. No, I’m all right right now. Thank you.

Sharon: All right. Sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you.

Chance: No, I appreciate you checking on me. Yeah. Been sitting here for a minute now, huh?

Sharon: Mm-hmm. Um, look, uh, I don’t mean to intrude. Uh, I know that you tend to hold things close to the vest. And I know that when rey passed away, we both lost someone who we could trust and confide in. I know I’m no rey rosales, but maybe some of my husband’s listening skills rubbed off on me.

Chance: I-I’m sorry, sharon. I, um… I just don’t think I can talk about it yet.

Sharon: I understand. Didn’t mean to butt in.

Chance: It’s over with abby. We’re getting a divorce.

Diane: Jeremy.

Jeremy: Hello, diane. Long time no see.

Diane: What are you doing here?

Jeremy: I was released from prison a few days ago. I have missed you.

Diane: Uh —

Jeremy: Would have been nice if you would have come to see me while I was inside.

Diane: Oh, I’m — I’m sorry. I just didn’t think that you’d want to see me —

Jeremy: No, you’re right. I can’t blame you. Nobody wants to see someone at their lowest point. But, uh, look at me now. Good as new. You look great, as well. You know, you’ve been on my mind lately. I have so much unfinished business to discuss.

Diane: Oh, I — it’s been so long. I-I can’t imagine that’s true.

Jeremy: Oh, sure, you can.

Jack: Hello. Who’s this? I tried everything to remove fabric odors,

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Diane: Jack, this is jeremy stark. He’s an old friend of mine.

Jack: Well, welcome to genoa city.

Jeremy: Uh, thank you. It’s, uh — it’s a pleasure to be here.

Diane: You know, I-I’m sorry. You’ve, um — you’ve caught me at a bad time. We have someplace to be —

Jeremy: No, I know. This must come as such a surprise.

Jack: But we certainly have a minute or two to spare. Any friend of diane’s is always welcome here. So, how do you two know each other?

Jeremy: Well, I hope I’m not speaking out of turn here, but, uh, I was quite fond of diane when she lived in los angeles. She went by taylor back then. I’m still getting to know diane. I was in genoa city on business and, uh, thought I would, uh, catch up.

Jack: What line of business brings you to town?

Jeremy: Oh, you know, little of this, little of that. Anyway, I’ll let you get on with your day. But, uh, I hope that I can buy you a cup of coffee or a nice meal before I leave.

Diane: We’ll see.

Jack: Can I ask, how did you know to find diane here?

Jeremy: Oh, lucky guess. When I heard the fantastic news that she was a grandmother, I felt that this was as good a place to start as any. We all know how much diane loves her family. Good day.

Diane: [ Breathing heavily ] I-I can’t believe he just came here. I mean, he — he just — he just showed up.

Jack: Okay.

Phyllis: Hey, guys.

Summer: Hey, mom.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. So, it’s time to clock out, isn’t it? How about we go out to dinner?

Kyle: Yeah, we were just going to grab some quick on the way home.

Phyllis: Oh, all right. Well, why don’t we grab something quick together? We don’t spend a lot of time together. Want to spend some quality time with your mother-in-law? I mean, nothing is more important than family, right?

Sharon: Wow. I am so sorry. I mean, I know that you had mentioned that you and abby were having difficulties, but I had no idea that things had gotten this bad this fast.

Chance: It actually wasn’t that fast. Everything just came to a head quickly.

Sharon: Well, have you tried everything before going down this route? Maybe have a getaway together, some time to yourselves, reset?

Chance: Yeah, no, I wouldn’t even know where to start to try to fix all this. Think things are just too far gone.

Sharon: I’m really sorry.

Chance: You know what the funny thing is? When all this initially blew up, I would have done absolutely anything just to go back a few days and prevent the missteps that led to this whole collapse. But the more I think about it, the farther back I think I’d have to go to really try to fix things. It makes me wonder if it would have been better if we just never started a relationship in the first place.

Tucker: A, b, c, d, e, f, G. It’s the a-minor scale.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: He’s got it. He’s got it.

Devon: Right.

Tucker: He’s going to take to it like water, given his bloodline.

Devon: Right. Makes me really happy to see you get to spend time with your grandson. It’s nice. I know even a few minutes with him makes you forget all the worries in the world.

Tucker: Yeah. Well, how’s work, by the way? The loss of billy and nate. You find their replacements?

Devon: I thought that you and I discussed, uh, not talking about chancellor-winters business. Suffering from sinus congestion, especially at night?

Devon: You know, I would hate to think that you’re only spending time with us just so you can get information about my company.

Tucker: Oh, c– absolutely not. No, that was just an innocent question. There’s only a few topics that we can really connect on, and business is one of them. I’m not — I would never use my grandson as a pawn.

Devon: Well, I appreciate you saying that. We’re actually, uh — we’re looking at candidates right now to fill both coo positions.

Tucker: Yeah, I’m sure it’s difficult to find the right person, huh? The nate situation was really rough, but, you know, I believe it was an anomaly. Having a family company’s still the dream, right?

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: It’s a lot more challenging in a lot of ways, but it also means more. And I wanted to tell you, I really admire the way you and lily work together. It’s impressive. The same way I admired the way you and neil worked together. You guys really created some strong and wonderful.

Devon: Thanks.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] I’m not gonna lie to you. I have entertained fantasies that maybe you and I could create something like that one day.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Devon: Oh. All right, hey. I’m gonna go get the door. Do you mind?

Tucker: Yeah, are you kidding? Do I mind? Hey. Oh, yeah.

Devon: Thank you.

Tucker: Yeah. Aww.

Devon: Be right back.

Tucker: Right on the shoulder. Yeah.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hey. I’m here to get dominic. I know I’m early, but, um —

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: What is he doing here?

Diane: Thank you.

Jack: How are you feeling?

Diane: I’m not sure. I mean, how dare jeremy come here and have the nerve to mention family and — and to talk about my grandson.

Jack: Yes, that was unsettling, to be sure.

Diane: He’s trying to send a message.

Jack: Yes, but, look, this house is not hard to find. And so what if he found it? He can know where we are. No harm is going to come to any member of this family. Not as long as I’m around.

Diane: You know, I-I am enraged at more than just jeremy. I mean, he — he might have found me eventually, but obviously, he had some help. Someone led him here. He never would have come to your house looking for me unless someone would have tipped him off. And — and that someone even mentioned harrison! And we both know who that is.

Jack: Okay, you can’t be certain.

Diane: Oh, come on, jack. There is no doubt in my mind. Ashley, phyllis, and nikki have made good on their threat, and they can’t be allowed to get away with it. And ashley? The fact that she would bring that man to her family’s door? I mean, I-I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I know she’s your sister. But, god! Those bitches have gone too far.

Summer: Uh, you guys grab a table. I will be right there. Drinking alone?

Nick: Uh, technically, yes.

Summer: Are you okay?

Nick: Ah, just got into it with dad over something earlier that is none of his business.

Summer: Oh, grandpa sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong and offering opinions you didn’t ask for?

Nick: Yeah, well, he is who he is, right? How about you? Are you, uh, having a nice, quiet dinner over there tonight?

Summer: Uh, yeah. Sure, let’s — let’s go with that. Do you want to join me?

Nick: Ooh, I really don’T. No.

Summer: Come on.

Nick: Summer, I love you more than anything in this world. But honestly, that looks like it’s going to be filled with more family drama, and I’ve had my fill for today.

Summer: I could really use a buffer, and I’m pretty sure that falls under the list of fatherly duties.

Nick: Oh, come on. Are you pulling the dad card?

Summer: It’s what daughters do.

Nick: I’m such a sucker when it comes to you. Okay, fine, let’s go.

Summer: Come on.

Nick: All right, the party is here.

Phyllis: Yes, it is.

Nick: What are we talking about?

Phyllis: Um, marchetti.

Nick: Yeah. How is marchetti? Are mother and daughter at each other’s throats yet?

Kyle: Quite the opposite.

Nick: Don’t know if I believe that. You two tend to have creative differences.

Phyllis: Well, look at you coming in hot. Okay, that’s a really unfair characterization of me and my daughter.

Nick: I’m not saying it’s your whole relationship. Just when you’re working together, because you’re both very strong-willed, fiery women.

Phyllis: Yes, we are both strong women who get things done.

Summer: That’s right.

Phyllis: Right?

Summer: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: Yes. And, um, thanks for asking. Things are going great there. Uh, we hardly see each other ’cause we’re at opposite ends of the building. So it’s pretty much sunshine and roses.

Nick: Hmm. Is that the mood for everyone? Including diane?

Adam: You know, this, um — this doesn’t have to be the end.

Sally: It doesn’t have to be. But it is.

Adam: We came here today for a reason. Because we both still feel something powerful and — and meaningful for one another.

Sally: I agree. That’s why it happened. But it’s also why it — …it won’t happen again.

Sally: [ Sniffles ] You can’t deny today was different. The connection. The emotion.

[ Sniffles ] We lost something that we can’t get back. But that’s okay. Look, I — I will always be thankful for you having faith in me when no one else did. And for showing me kindness when everyone else was throwing daggers my way.

Adam: Well, that was their loss. It was my gain.

Sally: I mean, you saw me in a way that no one else could. You helped me see myself in a whole new way. I mean, you brought things out of me I didn’t even know I had.

Adam: I, um — I don’t regret a moment we were together.

Sally: I don’t, either. Not anymore. You can be a wonderful, supportive, and loving man. And you are a spectacular father and a dedicated son and brother, even when that dedication is not returned. And — and even though your instincts to protect me were…

[ Sighs ] …Misguided… it was just a sign of how amazing a partner you can be.

Adam: Just — it’s too bad I can’t be your partner.

Sally: We almost made it.

[ Sniffles ] We loved each other with all we had and all we knew. And nobody can question or deny that. But… it’s time for us to move on. You know, hopefully, we can walk away having learned something so that next time we don’t make the same mistakes. Next time… …you and some very lucky woman will make it. We have to let each other go so we can find our true happiness.

Sharon: You know, I try not to regret a relationship, the good, the bad, and the ugly, because at least they teach us something, right?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. I, um — I don’t regret our marriage. I think I’m just trying to cope with the failure of it. You gonna tell me not to look at it as a failure?

Sharon: It is. But I wouldn’t phrase it that way. It’s — you know what? It’s the end of a chapter.

Chance: Huh. Yeah. I don’t know. I guess I thought the rest of my story had already been written. What am I supposed to do now?

Sharon: You keep going, step by step, day by day, leaning into the things that make you happy and give you purpose in life.

Chance: Yeah, well, that’s work for me. I mean, that’s the only thing that’s never let me down.

Sharon: Can I ask you something? Are you still planning on being involved in dom’s life?

Chance: Yeah, what kind of question is that? Absolutely. I love that kid, sharon. That’s never gonna change.

Abby: Well, devon, I wish you had told me about this.

[ Dom fussing ]

Devon: I thought we talked about it, though.

Abby: I know, I know. Shh.

[ Dom crying ]

Abby: Well, I didn’t know that this was happening today.

Tucker: I can understand why you’re upset, abby. I’m sorry. I should have contacted you myself to let you know I was coming. He is my grandson. Either way, since I’m planning to settle down here in genoa city, I hope that you and I can find a way to make peace.

[ Dom crying ]

Abby: Shh.

Tucker: But, uh, well, is there any way that I can prove to you that I’m no threat to you or your family?

Abby: You know what? I don’t know. I just know that it hasn’t happened yet.

Tucker: Oh. Well, I don’t know if this will make a difference, but I’m just in love with that little guy. Because of my failure to find devon, I missed out on all that with him. And fortunately, he’s grown into an amazing man and father, despite my absence. Or maybe because of it. I don’t know. But I feel very fortunate to have him back in my life and now to be in dom’S. And, uh… it feels like a blessing. It feels like a blessing that I don’t want to squander this time. I don’t want to miss out on any more than I already have. I hope you can understand that.

Phyllis: Uh, diane has been great, actually. Yeah. We’ve been great. Everything’s great at marchetti.

Nick: Great. Uh, listen, I actually did not come over here to cause problems. Usually, you have that covered yourself.

Phyllis: Um, thank you. So, uh, can I ask you how you’re getting along with everyone at newman?

Nick: Sounds like my cue to leave. Uh, summer? I’m so glad you and kyle are home. It’s been a less than awesome day for me, and this has been a good way to end it. So good night.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ]

Summer: Okay. Um… does dad seem a little off to you?

Phyllis: Yeah, he does.

Summer: Do you think he’s all right?

Phyllis: Sure, he’s fine.

Nick: Hey, jack.

Jack: How are you, nick?

Nick: Good.

Jack: Uh, I’ll see you later. Hey.

Diane: I know what you’re trying to do, and it still won’t work.

Kyle: Hey, what’s wrong?

Diane: You will never, ever drive me away from my family. Do you understand?

Jack: Why don’t we get our own table? Here. Come on. Come on.

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Kyle: Hey. What’s going on?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Jeremy stark is in genoa city. And the only reason he knew to find me here is because phyllis told him where I was.

Kyle: Hold — hold — hold on. Are you sure it was her?

Diane: Yes! Who else would send him after me? Kyle, he came to the abbott house. Where harrison lives. God only knows what he’s thinking or planning.

Kyle: Okay, where is stark now?

Diane: I don’t know. But I don’t want you anywhere near him. I’m serious. You have no idea what he’s capable of.

Kyle: I promised you I would have your back. And I do.

Jack: Kyle, diane’s right. We don’t know what we’re dealing with yet. Let’s not do anything until we discuss how we’re going to respond to this man. Okay?

Kyle: Okay.

Jack: Now, I’m going to get diane out of here before she and phyllis have an even bigger confrontation. With everything that went on today, we should never have come out. Come on.

Tucker: I’m not asking for your immediate acceptance. I just hope that you’ll keep in mind what I said. Either way, I assume he’s on a schedule, so I’ll take my leave. Uh, thank you for setting this up.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: I hope we can do it again. With your blessing, of course. Bye, dom.

Devon: Thanks for coming. Hey. I’m sorry. I thought you were fine with the idea of him spending time with dominic.

Abby: I had started to come around to the idea, but actually seeing them together… there’s just a lot of messy history there. It brings me back to a time in my life that I’d rather forget.

Devon: Well, um, do you — you thinking that you don’t want him to have any contact at all?

Abby: No, no. He is your father, and he has a right to have a relationship with dominic. I mean, I don’t want you to keep your son away from him. And as much as tucker makes my skin crawl, he seems to adore dominic. So who am I to keep them apart?

Devon: I promise I’ll monitor all their interactions.

Abby: Thank you.

Devon: Of course. I’m glad you’re here.

Abby: Me, too.

Devon: How you doing?

Adam: I don’t know what else there is to say other than, uh…

[ Sighs ] …I really thought we could work.

Sally: I did, too. But maybe this is all we were meant to have. Or all we were ready for.

Adam: You — you said what we had was real. My feelings, they’re still real.

Sally: So are mine. But love changes. And that’s all right.

[ Sniffles ] We’re gonna be okay.

Sharon: I didn’t mean to offend you. Look, I’m glad that you’re still planning on being a part of dom’s life.

Chance: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to jump down your throat. Just — just caught me off-guard.

Sharon: No, I get it. Getting a divorce is one thing, but divorcing when you share a child is a whole other level of complicated. Have you and abby discussed co-parenting?

Chance: No. No, not yet. I know we probably shouldn’t put that off, but everything just feels a little too raw right now. I-I still love her, sharon. It’s just our relationship wasn’t a good fit. And I can’t imagine how that affected our parenting and how this is going to affect it now. Look, I know it’s not dom’s fault. I just — I have to have that conversation with her.

Sharon: Well, you and abby do have one advantage. A third co-parent — devon. That could be a great buffer. In fact, it might be easier and even more effective to go through him until you both feel more comfortable communicating directly.

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Abby: Well, I, um — I talked to chance. And talking did not help things at all.

Devon: Why? What’d he say to you?

Abby: He said he doesn’t see why we should prolong the inevitable. And he wants to move forward with a divorce.

Devon: He doesn’t want to try counseling or anything? A trial separation? Something?

Abby: No. And I am trying to be brave and pragmatic, because, I mean, I can understand why chance feels that way. Why should I expect him to stay when I am the one who broke our vows?

Kyle: For summer’s sake, I have tried to give you the benefit of the doubt. I have tried to restrain myself from making judgments, to not take sides. But your childish and reckless behavior has gone too far. There is more at stake here than your delicate ego. You have put my family in legitimate danger, and now I have to go fix it.

Summer: Kyle, wait. What are you talking about? What needs to be fixed?

Kyle: Jeremy stark, the man my mom worked for in L.A., The convicted felon, flew to genuine city and went straight to our home looking for her. Where our little boy sleeps.

Summer: Oh, my god.

Kyle: And according to my mom, it was your mom who sent him there.

Chance: Victor.

Victor: Chance. Have you had occasion to talk to my daughter yet?

Chance: I have. Sorry to say, you won’t be pleased with the outcome. Goodbye.

Victor: Hi. Good afternoon.

Sharon: Hi. I couldn’t help but notice you were a little dismissive of chance.

Victor: That’s putting it mildly. When have you seen abby last?

Sharon: I couldn’t really say.

Victor: Mm. You would have known, then, that she’s heartbroken, okay? Chance did a lot of damage to her. I hardly see any reason to be cordial to someone who causes pain for my daughter.

Sharon: Well, there might be more to the story than you realize, and you might be being a little bit too hard on chance.

Victor: What do you know? If you still have symptoms of moderate

Phyllis: Hey, I thought you left, so I canceled your order. I’ll get it to go, okay?

Summer: Diane wasn’t freaking out over nothing.

Phyllis: What? I-I don’t know what diane was doing. She’s crazy. I keep on telling everybody this. Everybody.

Summer: You’re not getting out of it that easily this time, mom. Just be honest with me. I’m literally begging you to tell me the truth, because i have been going to bat for you, and I’m starting to realize that you’re making a fool out of me! If what kyle just told me is true, then I don’t even know what to say to you. How could you do this to our family? How could you put our family in danger? How could you put harrison in the line of fire?

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

Summer: Oh, I am so sick of you feigning ignorance. Don’t lie to me. You told jeremy stark that he could find diane at the abbott house.

Diane: I am — I am so sorry I lost it earlier. I mean, the whole idea of — of going out was to thank you for how wonderful you’ve been throughout all of this. And instead, I forced you to double down on your support of me. And that is not — that is not what I had in mind when I suggested that we have a meal together.

Jack: Hey, hey, hey, I know that.

Diane: I mean, look at me. I’m just, like, a basket of nerves.

Jack: I am looking at you, and I see nary a nerve.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: There, you’re already bouncing back, just like you always do.

Diane: Thank you.

Adam: You deserve the world, sally. I’m sorry… that I couldn’t give it to you. But I-I don’t ever want you to settle for anything less. I hope you never forget that.

Sally: [ Sniffles ]

Adam: Nick.

Nick: I guess this is a bad time.

Tucker: Hi. Uh, scotch, neat, please.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Jeremy: “Jeremy stark is in genoa city.” You have done your research, talia.

[ Knock on door ]

Kyle: I’m only going to say this once. Leave diane jenkins alone.

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Tucker: Hey, devon. It’s me. Just got to crimson lights. Just confirming that we’re gonna meet here in — well, very soon. I’ll see you soon. Bye.

[ Chuckles ] Wow. Are you still here? I figured you’d be long gone by now.

Diane: Mm. You figured wrong. I’m not going anywhere, despite your best efforts.

Tucker: And you’re not concerned about jeremy stark tracking you down?

Diane: I don’t scare easily.

Tucker: Brave talk.

Diane: I mean it.

Tucker: Oh, diane. We both know what he’s capable of. The man has had six long years in federal prison to think about things — like how his former accomplice is walking around scot-free, never faced any charges, and now she’s re-inventing herself.

Diane: For the last time, I didn’t turn him in.

Tucker: I don’t know why you’re telling me. I’m not the one you have to convince.

Diane: Well, I’m not alone in this. Jack and kyle have vowed to stand by me.

Tucker: Then, with all due respect to jack and kyle, they have no idea what they’d be in for.

Phyllis: It’s done. It’s done.

[ Door closes ]

Ashley: What’s done?

Phyllis: I spoke to stark anonymously.

Nikki: I can’t believe you reached out to a dangerous criminal like that.

Ashley: You do realize that your number is on his phone, right? And he could track you down.

Phyllis: I’m not a neophyte. I used a burner phone.

Ashley: Good. That should help.

Phyllis: Ashley, I don’t criticize your ability to make a perfume. Please respect my expertise.

Ashley: How about you show a little respect and discuss this with us before you run off and go contacting stark? We’re supposed to be a team, phyllis.

Phyllis: I know that, but i didn’t want to sit here and discuss for an hour the merits of using the greatest weapon in our arsenal. Besides, I’m getting — I’m getting the feeling that the two of you have an aversion to risk.

Nikki: Oh, really? I flew to los angeles to go toe to toe with deacon sharpe.

Ashley: And I’m still stringing tucker along, trying to get information. So, there’s that.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. I stand corrected. You’re both in communication with your exes.

Ashley: The point is, stark is an unknown commodity. And you think you made some bold move? You know what I think? I think you did a stupid mistake.

Nikki: What exactly did you say to him?

Phyllis: I told him that i knew he was released from prison and that it was diane who made a deal with the feds that got him arrested in the first place.

Nick: Hey, sally, open up!E!

Sally: Yeah. Thank you for your time.

[ Sighs heavily ]

Adam: Still here, I see.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Wow. Your eyesight is 20/20.

Adam: How, uh — how did your lunch go with nick?

Sally: It was terrific. Thank you for asking. We grabbed a bite, nick went back to the office, and I stayed here, where it’s quiet, to work on my new business concept.

Adam: So, everything’s good then?

Sally: What is with all the questions? Yes, I’m fine. I’m fine. I’m making exploratory calls. I’m percolating ideas. I’m — I’m — I’m setting my life on a fresh trajectory, you know? Or trying to, anyway.

[ Sighs ] Oh, my god. Who am I kidding? No. No. No. I’m not fine, okay? I’m the opposite of fine. And tonight’s winning numbers are 18,

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Adam: I’m not sure what brought on that little outburst, but I’m sure that I deserve it, whatever the cause.

Sally: “Whatever the cause”? You, adam. You are the cause. I mean, after that ridiculous profession of love? Do you recognize how embarrassed I was? After all of the rotten things that you’ve done, that was the capper. I mean, as if you haven’t tortured me enough.

Adam: Torture, sally? Come on. That’s a bit strong.

Sally: Mm. On the contrary. I think it’s actually not strong enough. First getting me to fall for you, then pushing me away, and then lying to me about all of it, and now this?

Adam: I explained to you why I pretended to fall out of love with you. And I said I was sorry for that. But for the rest, I’m not gonna apologize for.

Sally: No, because far be it for you to feel any remorse for messing with someone’s head.

Adam: That’s not what I’m doing. At least, not deliberately.

Sally: Oh, no?

Adam: I had to say what i feel. I had to propose because I can’t just walk away, sally. I swear to you, I was not trying to manipulate you or compete with nick.

Sally: I know. Okay? I just — I just accused you of those things because I thought maybe i could ignore it if they were true. But everything that you said, it just keeps racing around in my head. It’s bouncing off of my skull, and I-I just — I can’t think about anything else, okay? I just am all jumbled up inside. I can’t concentrate. I-I cannot shake the way that it made me feel. I cannot shake the way that you make me feel. What are you smiling about?

Adam: I was right, wasn’t I? I mean, you know that we should be together.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I have told jack and kyle everything about my relationship with jeremy. They know exactly what kind of man he is, and yet they have promised to protect me if it comes to that.

Tucker: Then they’re both fools.

Diane: Oh, really? So, what does that make you, hiding behind ashley and the ladies?

Tucker: Is that what you think I’m doing?

Diane: Uh-huh. You fed them information about my past mistakes. You painted me in the worst possible light. And now you’re letting them do your dirty work, threatening to sic jeremy on me, hoping to chase me out of town, all because I didn’t give you what you wanted. I couldn’t give it to you. Tucker, I never had access to any of the financial information about jabot that you were after.

Tucker: You are a very resourceful woman. You could have found a way if you really wanted to.

Diane: You don’t know what you’re talking about.

Tucker: Ah. I know this much — you lied to me. And you told me what you thought I wanted to hear, but you never really had any intention of fulfilling your end of the deal, did you? So [Clicks tongue] Consequences.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] You are like a really rich toddler throwing a tantrum. But I’m not giving in.

Tucker: Yeah, so you keep insisting.

Diane: I am stronger than you think. And besides that, I finally have what I wanted for so long. My son is in my life. Not to mention I have a place in my grandson’s life. So don’t get your hopes up — or ashley’s — because I’m not going to run.

Tucker: Even if it means putting those people that you claim to love at serious risk?

Ashley: Could you please give us some details on stark? What did you find?

Nikki: How did he respond when a woman he has never heard of calls him out of the blue, seems to know everything about him?

Phyllis: He was very kind.

Ashley: Oh, really?

Phyllis: Yes. Yes. Uh, he talked about being released. I told him I knew he was. And, um, he used words and phrases like, uh, “rehabilitation” and incorporating himself into society, blah, blah, blah.

Nikki: In case it was a setup.

Phyllis: Yes, that’s what i was thinking. And then guess what he asked about. Diane jenkins. He wanted to know how his old pal diane jenkins was and where she was. And you know what I did? I told him where that bitch was. I told him that she was right here in genoa city.

[ Exhales heavily ] What’s going on? You don’t seem happy.

Ashley: Well, that’s because before you showed up here, nikki and I were discussing this. We’re having serious doubts that this is the right route to take.

Phyllis: Don’t you think it’s a little too late for that? I love what downy does for my sheets and towels.

Phyllis: Um, are you serious right now? Do you know the great lengths that I have gone to, to make this happen? Do I need to remind you guys the great lengths that you have gone to, to get this bitch out of town?! I mean, we’ve uncovered lie after lie, and nothing has worked! She is still here!

[ Breathing heavily ] I mean, she has entrenched herself into your family, ashley. Day by day, she has manipulated every single member of your family except for you, playing on kyle’s emotions of losing his mom, using that little grandbaby of hers to support her reformed act. And don’t even get me started on jack. I don’t even know who that man is anymore.

[ Exhales heavily ] Listen. We wanted to use stark to put the fear of god into her, and she called our bluff, alright? So now this bitch thinks she has supporters and she thinks there’s nothing we can do to get her bags packing.

Nikki: I’m starting to think there isn’T.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. Bite your tongue, nikki. My god!

Ashley: Okay, calm down.

Phyllis: Bite your tongue!

Ashley: Calm down, please. We are gonna get her out of town. I’m just not so sure this is the right way, phyllis.

Phyllis: Okay, okay, listen. Let’s — I need take a second here. And I’m calm. I’m fine. I’m fine. But she is controlling the narrative, guys. She’s controlling it. At least, she is with your family. The whole thing of, “I’m the victim, I’m the victim. It’s me. They’re distorting the facts. I’m not a money launderer. I was forced to do it.” That’s what she’s doing.

Nikki: Phyllis. Phyllis. We hate it, too. But to go to such an extreme, contacting a convicted felon and encouraging him to go after her —

Phyllis: We need to blast that bitch off her perch! We need to blast her off. You don’t do that with words, guys. You do it with dynamite.

Ashley: Unless it turns out to be a dud.

Nikki: We don’t even know if diane turned stark in to the authorities. That is just conjecture right now.

Phyllis: Well, we’re gonna find out soon enough, aren’t we? ‘Cause my guess is he’s on his way to genoa city and he’s gonna confront diane jenkins with her past.

Diane: You’re a real bastard. You know that?

Tucker: Yeah, I know. I really am.

Diane: You put this dangerous information into the hands of three women who hate me so much, they might actually use it.

Tucker: No. I bet money they absolutely will use it.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: The combination of ashley’s determination and — and nikki’s endless resources and phyllis’ recklessness, I’m sure they’ll come up with some kind of diabolical plan.

Diane: Tucker, this isn’t a game. This is my life.

Tucker: Well, wouldn’t it have been nice had you realized that before and worked a little harder to get me jabot’s financials?

Diane: So, you are just rooting for me to be hurt?

Tucker: No. I just want the woman that i love to achieve whatever goals she wants. And ashley doesn’t want to hurt you, either. She just — [ Chuckles ] She wants you out of here. She wants you to relocate.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Tucker: Frankly, I think it’s a little selfish of you if you don’t, considering how dangerous stark is.

Diane: You have the audacity to claim that I’m the one being selfish, putting others at risk? Oh, no, no, no, tucker. Whatever happens, that’s on you. And I refuse to let you scare me away by proxy.

Tucker: Mm. Okay. I admire your confidence, even if it’s misplaced.

Diane: You know, if you would get over yourself and, uh, let go of your desire to punish me, you would realize that I’m becoming a fixture in the abbotts’ world. I’m in a position to be your ally, not your enemy. Choice is yours.

Tucker: Well, you may have won over jack and kyle, but you’re never gonna convince ashley that you’re some kind of new and improved version of yourself. You’re just gonna drive a wedge between her and jack, that’s all.

Diane: [ Chuckling ] Oh, okay, I get it. Oh, my gosh. It is so obvious what you’re trying to do. You want to separate ashley from her family so you can set yourself up as her port in a storm.

Tucker: Yeah, there it is. There’s that devious mind we all know and love.

Diane: Mm, I’m not the one being devious. I just want to live my life, be a productive citizen, enjoy the time with my family. Is that really so much to ask?

Tucker: Hey, there he is.

Devon: Hey, hey. Hope I’m not interrupting anything.

Tucker: No, not at all.

Devon: Uh, you ready to go meet your grandson?

Tucker: I would love nothing more.

Diane: Ah, what a precious gift, to be able to spend some time with your grandchild.

Tucker: Uh-huh.

Diane: Yeah?

Tucker: Uh, devon, this is diana jenkins.

Diane: Oh, hi. Nice to meet you.

Devon: Hello. Pleasure.

Tucker: Good luck.

Diane: Mm.

Devon: Take care.

Diane: You too.

[ Sighs heavily ]

[ Scoffs ]

[ Cellphone thuds ]

[ Sighs ]

Sally: I am trying to resurrect my career. I don’t want to think about you or the proposal or how any of this makes me feel, okay? Seeing you makes me think about it, and thinking about it upends my day. I just need to be free of this.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I know that I’ve complicated things, sally. That wasn’t my goal. I was hoping that the proposal would cut through the noise and it would simplify your decision, which, alas, wasn’t the case.

Sally: No, it sure as hell wasn’T.

Adam: Look, I know that you have a lot to sort through. It’s been something we’ve always done well together, is get to the heart of what is going on. But I don’t think it’s a conversation we should have here.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] You’re right. We can’t keep covering the same ground. This needs to be resolved one way or the other. So let’s do this. (Vo) no matter what type of severe asthma you have,…

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Look, um, I’m not here to plead my case or tell you how you should feel.

Sally: Good.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I just — I hate that you find it so unsettling just running into me. Look, I’ve said my piece, so it’s your turn to talk. If that’s what you want.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] I just never thought talking to you would be this hard. You were always the person i found it…easiest to talk to.

Adam: I’m still that person.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Nick: Hey, dad.

Victor: Hey, son.

Nick: Brought the fourth-quarter projections for you to go over.

Victor: Alright. Thank you.

Nick: Other than the tech industry, which is still dealing with some serious supply-chain issues, the numbers look pretty good across the board.

Victor: Are you talking in terms of profits or revenues or what?

Nick: Numbers are in there, dad. You just got to read the report.

Victor: Alright.

[ Cellphone pings ] Not someone you expected to hear from?

Nick: Uh, it’s just a container I’ve been tracking from hong kong. It finally left only four months late.

Victor: You seem a little off your game, son.

Nick: Do I?

Victor: Doesn’t happen to have anything to do with that spectra woman, does it?

Nick: “That spectra woman.”

Victor: Mm.

Nick: You know how insulting that sounds? It’s as if you don’t know who she is or have spent any time with her or know that she is capable and smart or what a creative, hardworking woman she actually is.

Victor: Mm. Warms the cockles of my heart, son. I know that you and your brother are involved in a triangular relationship with that woman. Not good.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Tucker: Hey! There he is!

Devon: Alright, you got a visitor, dominic.

Tucker: Hello. Hello, dom.

Devon: Look who we got.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Hey!

Devon: Look who we got.

Tucker: Ooh.

Devon: Look at him.

Tucker: Hi there.

[ Laughing ] Hi there. Oh, man, he’s beautiful.

Devon: Right?

Tucker: And look at the two of you together. Man, it looks like you’ve done this your whole life.

Devon: Well, it’s felt natural since day one, I’ll tell you that. Dominic, this is your grandfather.

Tucker: Hi.

Devon: His name’s tucker.

Tucker: Hi. Wow, he looks just like you.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: It makes me really wish that… I had known you as a child.

Phyllis: Okay, listen, guys. The three of us made a pact. We made a pact to do anything necessary, anything possible to get rid of diane. I was forced to do this. And, honestly, she brought it upon herself.

Nikki: We have pointed this dangerous criminal in her direction, hoping that she will do the smart thing and disappear. But she hasn’t folded yet. So, what makes you think she will this time?

Phyllis: The stakes are higher.

Ashley: What if it backfires? This could get ugly so fast.

Phyllis: It won’T.

Ashley: Can I just get a word in, please?

Phyllis: Okay.

Ashley: Hear me out. We don’t know for a fact that stark went to prison because of diane. We don’T. Now, how do you think he’s gonna feel if he finds out this whole thing was a hoax? I don’t think he’s gonna be too happy when he finds out he’s been used.

Nikki: We need to be prepared in case he does decide to come after us.

[ Sighs ] I’m gonna have victor increase security for all of our families. God knows he might want to deal with the guy himself.

Phyllis: You two are really overreacting.

Ashley: No, we’re not, phyllis. Do you really want to risk him getting violent with anyone, including diane? Because I don’T.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Diane: Ashley, we need to talk. Ahh. Well, what do you know? The whole coven is here. You people are relentless. All you care about is your petty desire to screw things up for me.

Phyllis: Oh, diane. You are so wrong. I’m jonathan lawson

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

And no outlets needed.

Phyllis: Oh, diane, there’s nothing petty about our desire to see you pay for what you’ve done to us. Our loathing is certainly deserved.

Diane: The feeling is mutual. Look at the three of you, standing in judgment, acting so superior after you’ve done so much to hurt so many people. The hypocrisy is staggering. You have done your best to turn everyone against me. But it hasn’t worked. In fact, just the opposite. The bonds I have forged with the people who matter to me have only gotten stronger. So, I guess I have you to thank. Well done.

Phyllis: Oh, no. I thank you. I thank you for proving once again that you haven’t changed and showing us who you really are and how you operate.

Ashley: Why are you here?

Nikki: I would imagine that dee dee is using harrison as an excuse to show up and throw herself at jack.

Ashley: Who isn’t here.

Diane: Uh, no worries. He will be soon. Your brother asked me to meet him here. In fact, jack has invited me to dinner, but he had a few things to finish up first, so [Sighs] I’ll just sit here and wait. Carry on.

Nikki: I was just leaving.

Ashley: So was I.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Enjoy yourself.

[ Sighs ]

Nick: Dad, I’m not discussing this with you.

Victor: Son, we have to discuss it, okay? You and your brother have been through this dance before.

Nick: Come on.

Victor: You’re competing with your brother over a woman. Sally spectra. Are you serious? I expect more from you.

Nick: If you don’t want to go over the preliminary numbers, I’ve got a very busy day. I’m sure you do, as well.

Victor: [ Sighs heavily ]

[ Glasses clatter ] Don’t you understand that this is very bad for you, for your personal life, for your family life, for business, for you to be involved in a triangular relationship with your brother, fighting over a woman like sally spectra? Come on, man. You know better than that. She’s driving a wedge between you and your brother to gain what she is after.

Nick: I think you’re wrong about her.

Victor: Look, that woman is using you to further her own ambitions. Now, adam has made his choice. I’m saddened by that. But he has to live his life. With you, that’s different.

Nick: Why, dad? Why would you say that?

Victor: ‘Cause you’ve done a wonderful job at newman enterprises. You’ve joined forces with your sister and your mother. You’re doing a great job.

Nick: What does that have to do with my personal life?

Victor: Everything to do with it.

Sally: What you said to me the other day really got to me. I mean, for you to act that way and say those things, I could tell that they really mattered to you…that i really mattered.

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Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Boy, he’s got excellent, like, fine motor skills.

Devon: I know, right?

Tucker: You know?

Devon: I think he’s a little ahead of the curve.

Tucker: Is he?

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: Ah, he’s amazing. You just… you look into his eyes, and you can just see his mind working.

Devon: Oh, yeah.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] He’s just so bright-eyed and alert.

Devon: You’re lucky. You actually came at a good time ’cause he’s always really happy after his nap.

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Mm.

Tucker: Wouldn’t you love to just see the world through a kid this age’s eyes…

Devon: Oh, yeah.

Tucker: …At some point?

Devon: I think about it all the time.

[ Dominic burps ]

Tucker: Oh!

Devon: You okay?

Tucker: Yeah!

[ Laughs ] You had something to eat.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Yeah.

Tucker: Mm.

Tucker: So, tell me about him. What does he — speaking of eating, what does he like? What does he not like?

Devon: Bananas and yogurt. Anything bananas and yogurt, he loves. Anything green, he hates.

[ String plucking ] Yeah, there you go.

Tucker: So, he’s formed some strong opinions.

Devon: Oh, yeah. He’s nothing but opinions at this age.

Tucker: [ Laughs ]

Devon: Morning, noon, and night.

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: He’s never cranky, though.

Tucker: Really?

Devon: Never cranky. Always in a good mood. He loves music. Loves to dance.

Tucker: I can see.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: He likes to dance?

Devon: Loves to dance. Put on some jazz…

Tucker: You like to dance?

Devon: …Or rock.

Dominic: Yes.

Tucker: Yes.

Devon: See?

Tucker: Alright. You got to show me now. So, he’s just like you, basically, right?

Devon: Well, like both of us.

Tucker: Yeah. Man. Katherine would have been just over the moon. Her great grandson. It’s just a miracle.

Devon: I know. I feel her energy all the time around here.

Tucker: Yeah. And I’m — I got to tell you, I’m absolutely blown away by how you and — [Laughs] — And — and chance and abby have kind of teamed together to raise him.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: It’s beautiful. And I see you and his mom together. It makes me feel like, you know, the grand experiment has worked.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: And it seems like you and abby are closer, you know?

Devon: Yeah. No, we’re — we’re really close.

Tucker: Yeah?

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: Is there something more than that?

Devon: No, not at all. Why would you say that?

Tucker: Well, I just thought I’d picked up on something there for a second. Maybe it was something else.

Devon: I don’t know what.

Tucker: So, how are you? How are things going for you these days? Are you — are you happy, fulfilled, or, uh, feeling spread thin at all with work and parenting both?

Devon: No, no, no, no, not at all. I’m — I’m managing things just fine.

[ String plucking ] You in love?

Nick: I just don’t get this knee-jerk reaction you have towards sally. You know, she’s very shrewd, hardworking, ambitious. I know these are values you all greatly admire. So I just don’t understand this animosity you have towards her. And the way you speak about her, it’s as if she is beneath me.

Victor: I had my people investigate sally spectra’s life in los angeles when she was involved with the spencers and the forresters, okay? And they made up a dossier about her.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] You have a dossier on her? Are you serious? You’re digging up dirt?

Victor: Does that surprise you, son? I’d do anything to protect my family.

Nick: This is outrageous.

Victor: Listen carefully. What we found out is that she feigned a serious terminal illness in order to gain the sympathy of a man that had lost interest in her. She even blackmailed her doctor to corroborate her story.

Nick: Alright, just — just stop, okay?

Victor: She made up her face every morning to look very pale, very frail. She used a walker to increase the effect. You want to know why I have doubts about that woman?

Nick: Alright, I know she’s — [ Sighs ] She’s done some things that are… she’s worked very hard to make some changes in her life, okay? I’ve seen them. And as for her playing me against adam, just so you know, I offered her seed money for her next business venture, and she turned me down flat, dad.

Victor: Ohh.

Nick: It’s like everyone believes they don’t have to give her just some basic commonore to me about them than it does her.

Victor: Son, you’re really involved with her, aren’t you?

Sally: I still feel a connection with you. And love. How could I not? You brought a kind of magic into my life. You believed in me. I mean, you saw the best and the worst of me, and you loved me just the same. And that is why the way that you hurt me was so awful and so hard to forgive.

Adam: I know.

[ Sighs ] And — and — and I wish that there was a way that I could undo it all, but I can’T. All I can do is I can tell you what an idiot I was and what i did was stupid and that I am sorry. Sally, we are so close. I know that we can finally get it right. I know it. Christmas trees try so hard.

Nick: Dad, I’m not gonna try and change your mind about sally. Obviously, it’s a waste of time. But I will say this about her and adam. Adam doesn’t deserve her. If anything, adam’s gonna be the one to bring her down, not the other way around.

Victor: You need to hear what I’m about to tell you. Sally spectra is nothing but a symptom of the rivalry between you and your brother. She’ll be gone one day, forgotten. What remains is a poisoned relationship between you and adam. I’m warning you — if you choose that woman over family, you will live to regret it. I promise you.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Sally, remember why we’re here — to have an honest conversation about what we have.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ]

Adam: What we can still have, despite the stupid mistakes that I made, and to talk about what we want. And for me, that hasn’t changed. When I asked you to marry me, I meant it. I still want the same thing. I want you, sally. Only you.

Sally: I want you, too.

[ Both breathing heavily ]

Devon: Ugh. Am I in love? That’s a, uh — that’s a tough question.

Tucker: But wasn’t there a woman, a lawyer or something? The one that led you to think that I was after kay’s inheritance?

Devon: Yeah. Yeah, there was. It’s — it’s a long story, though.

Tucker: I got time.

Devon: That’s alright. Um, we need to get you ready for your meal, right?

Tucker: Okay.

Devon: Want some rice pudding?

Tucker: Rice pudding? Yes, I’d love some.

Devon: [ Laughs ] Two?

Tucker: Make that for two, yeah.

Devon: Make that for two? Alright.

Tucker: I love rice pudding.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Sure.

Tucker: Okay.

Devon: Sure.

[ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Hey. Hey. I am gonna to be there for you. Whatever you need, whenever you need it, okay?

[ Dominic gurgles ]

Tucker: Just like I wish i had been for your dad.

Dominic: Yeah.

[ Knock on door ]

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] Jeremy.

Jeremy: Hello, diane. Miss me?

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

Summer: How could you put our family in danger? How could you put harrison in the line of fire?

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

Summer: You told jeremy stark that he could find diane at the abbott house.

Noah: If it’s an apology you want, it’s yours, wholeheartedly. It’s what you deserve.

Audra: Noah… I want you.

Adam: As much as I really appreciate your help when chelsea was in need, I think it’s time for you to take a big step back.

Billy: I can’t do that.

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