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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Tucker: [ Exhales sharply ] Wow. [ Chuckles ] You really look amazing. You haven’t changed a bit.

[ Sighs ] I — [ Clears throat ] I know this is gonna sound hollow.

[ Sighs ] I’ve missed you so much. I have dreamt of this day for a long time.

Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty speeches. Why are you really here, tucker? What are you up to?

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] Right now I’m just — just drinking you in. There’s no, uh — no secret machinations at play.

Ashley: I find that very hard to believe.

Tucker: Mm. Uh, I don’t know if you heard about this, but when I was in monte carlo, uh, I was in a near-fatal car crash. Thought I was a dead man. And, uh, there’s nothing like looking death in the face to give you a new perspective on life. So, as I lay there recovering, I reevaluated everything, you know, what I’ve accomplished, but mostly what I’ve lost. And how I wronged you is at the top of my list of regrets. So, what am I up to? I’m here to make it right with you.

Jack: I was talking about my sister and tucker. Please don’t make this about us.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Phyllis: Excuse me. I have to take this. Hi.

Nikki: I just had a very interesting meeting with diane and tucker. I have new information on wild beauty. Can you meet me at chancellor park?

Phyllis: I’ll be right there. Um, I’m sorry I have to cut this short. I have to go to a meeting.

[ Elevator doors open ]

Summer: Kyle.

Kyle: Hey, babe.

Summer: Hi.

Kyle: Highlight of my day by far.

Summer: Didn’t think it was possible, but you have gotten even more romantic since our vow renewal.

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: Where you headed?

Kyle: On my way to meet my mom for lunch. You want to join?

Summer: No, I can’T. I have too much to catch up on. Plus, I just saw that somebody added a meeting to my calendar for later this afternoon.

Kyle: That was me. There’s something important i need to discuss with you.

Summer: Is it something i should be concerned about?

Kyle: Mm, actually, I think you’ll be pleased with my proposal, but I can’t get into it now. I’ll see you later.

Michael: I got the feeling from your message that you had a matter of some urgency to discuss?

Victor: Tucker mccall. I want you to find out why he suddenly returned to genoa city.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] From what I hear, he made quite the grand re-entrance. He certainly wasn’t sneaking around or being private about his plans. What is it you want me to dig into?

Victor: He says he’s here to mend fences with ashley, to reconnect with his son devon, and meet his grandson. I don’t trust any of this. But I’m gonna make sure that he will not do any harm to ashley or that boy.

Michael: That’s very chivalrous of you. I imagine ashley could hold her own, and since tucker would have to go through abby to get to dominic, I’m guessing the little guy is pretty well protected, too. But what ulterior motives do you suspect the man of having?

Victor: Victoria is about to make a big business move.

Michael: Oh?

Victor: She is in the process of gaining a big stake in chancellor-winters. And I have a feeling that tucker mccall is here because he somehow got wind of it.

Michael: Wait, wait. Did I miss some news of an ipo?

Victor: That’s the point. There has been no ipo as of yet. Our victoria has some inside information. She’s ready to act.

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Tucker: I could never shake you, even after all this time. And coming to grips with what i squandered when I lost you is a large part of what drove me to an ashram, renouncing all my worldly possessions, only to discover that that’s not really who I am.

Ashley: Yeah. You always did love your toys.

Tucker: Right. So I went back to the company and — and thrill seeking, which led to the accident. But it all forced me to — to realize what I’ve been missing, the love and the life that I had right in front of me and I just let slip away. And when you ended the marriage, you said to me, “the only way i would ever trust that you’re not gonna hurt me again is if you went through some kind of miraculous change, if you became some completely different man.” Do you remember that?

Ashley: Mm.

Tucker: And you didn’t believe it, right?

Ashley: I remember it very well. I remember it.

Tucker: Well, I’m here to tell you it’s possible ’cause i stand before you a completely different man.

Ashley: Right.

Tucker: One that would never hurt you again.

Ashley: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Um, well, I ended things with you because I couldn’t take any more of your secrets and your lies. And the women that you were sleeping with — they kind of got in the way.

Tucker: Yeah. I took you for granted, ashley. I know that now. Love’s not enough, and

[Chuckles] I lost the best thing that ever happened to me.

Ashley: Now, that was a good speech. Must have taken you a long time to write that one.

Tucker: I will admit that i have thought long and hard about seeing you and what I might say when I did. Yeah, and in particular, what it would require to convince you that I’m sincere.

[ Laughs ] There’s so much I want you to know.

Ashley: You think there’s a future for us? Is that what you’re trying to say?

Michael: Who’s victoria’s source? No, wait. N-never mind. Don’t answer me. I don’t want to know.

Victor: I assure you her information is very reliable.

Michael: You and victoria need to be very cautious. What you’re planning is not totally ethical, and in certain circumstances, it could even be flat out illegal.

Victor: Oh, don’t you worry, okay? I trust victoria. But that is also why I ask you to guide her, you know, about the legal aspects of all this.

Michael: I’m not sure I feel all that comfortable offering advice on this matter. I mean, need I remind you I was the D.A.

Victor: For heaven’s sake, man, that’s why I asked you. Who knows the law better than you?

Michael: Well, as long as the counsel she’s seeking is on how to follow the law, not skirt it.

Victor: Now, you have been around me long enough and around the inner circle of the newmans long enough to know how we operate.

Michael: [ Sighs ] That’s exactly what I’m afraid of.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: Okay. Please tell me that you connected tucker to private image. I mean, that is the name of the bentley company that diane was being chauffeured around in in L.A., Right?

Nikki: Okay, listen to this. It turns out that noah has heard of wild beauty. In fact, his former girlfriend, audra charles, used to work for them.

Phyllis: Can you get a hold of her? I mean, maybe she’s the one who can connect tucker and diane to these companies.

Nikki: Things did not end well for those two, but she just showed up in town.

Phyllis: Well, that’s interesting. The coincidences keep on piling up.

Nikki: Oh, I don’t believe they’re coincidences at all. I think they all tie back to tucker.

Phyllis: Yeah, I think so, too, but without any connection of him to one of these companies or diane to one of these companies, it’s all conjecture on our part.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Nikki: Noah? Ah. Okay, thanks for the update, honey.

Phyllis: What did he say?

Nikki: He just ran into his ex at crimson lights.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. Really? I mean, there’s definitely a connection. We just have to find out.

Nikki: I am going to go see what I can find out from audra charles. Why do dermatologists worldwide recommend

Summer: Hey. Sorry to interrupt, but have you seen my mom around?

Jack: You just missed her. She had an important meeting to get to.

Summer: Huh. Wonder what that’s about.

Jack: Well, I don’t think it has much to do with marchetti. She had that gleam in her eye, you know, the one she gets when she’s up to something.

Summer: Mm. I cannot get drawn into any of her drama. I am still walking on cloud nine from our vow renewal ceremony. Thank you again, by the way, for helping us to make it so special.

Jack: The abbott home is your home. You don’t need to thank me. I was glad we could do it there. And for the record, you were every bit as lovely a bride there as you were in milan.

Summer: Aww. Well, I am very grateful to you for hosting and for the compliment, but that’s not exactly what I was thanking you for.

Jack: Oh? What then?

Summer: I just wanted to thank you for being the best father to the best husband and partner that I could ever hope to have.

Diane: The vow renewal was so beautiful. You and summer make such a lovely couple. And what about my little harrison? He was so adorable.

[ Sighs ] I can’t tell you how much it means to me that I was there to witness it. It’s something I would have thought was impossible just a couple months ago. You okay? I hope you didn’t let tucker mccall’s party-crashing stunt put a damper on the day. It was perfect, despite his unwelcome appearance.

Kyle: Nothing could wreck the ceremony for me. But I did hear a lot of innuendos being thrown around the reception relating to you and tucker’s past.

Diane: Oh [Scoffs] That is ancient history, long over. Half of the women in this town have a past with tucker. I hope you don’t hold it against me.

Kyle: You know very well i can forgive for past mistakes, but phyllis seems to think this is a very present connection between you and tucker. Please tell me that’s not true.

Tucker: I realize I can’t just pop in here and expect you to take me back all of a sudden after all this time.

Ashley: It’s good that you know that. It’s not gonna happen. I moved on with my life, tucker, and I never looked back.

Tucker: I’m sorry to hear that.

Ashley: I am curious about something, though. Um, I find it very interesting that you show up here just a few months after diane did. It’s almost like you followed her back to genoa city, isn’t it?

Tucker: That’s not the case. No, I was, uh — I was as surprised as I’m sure you all were that she was still alive. And trust me — I have zero interest in revisiting anything with that woman. That was over long before you and I even broke up. I swear. You believe that?

Ashley: No, I don’T. But I don’t need to belabor it, either. If you’re not gonna tell me the real reason why you’re in genoa city, then we have nothing else to discuss. You said what you need to say, I responded, and you can go.

Audra: Thank you.

Nikki: Excuse me. Are you audra charles?

Audra: Yes, I am.

Nikki: Well, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m nikki —

Audra: Nikki newman, co-ceo of newman enterprises, wife of the esteemed victor newman.

Nikki: Well, I’m impressed.

Audra: I pride myself on knowing the major players in the business world.

Nikki: Well, then you also know that I am noah newman’s grandmother. I understand you knew him in london.

Audra: Yes, I did know him in london. And I was pleasantly surprised to discover he’s back here in genoa city. I even got the chance to go to the opening of his incredible club last night.

Nikki: Oh, my goodness. What a coincidence. It’s a small world.

Audra: I’m actually here on business, doing some consulting work for chancellor-winters. It’s lovely to meet you. I’ve admired your career from afar. And of course noah adores his family, so I had the privilege of hearing about the newmans from that perspective, as well.

Nikki: Ahh. Well, I’m afraid grandsons don’t confide in their grandmothers as they do their friends, so I’m sure you know much more about me and my family than I do about you.

Audra: Yeah, I guess that’s possible.

Nikki: And since you’re working at chancellor-winters, i hope you can appreciate the importance of keeping the legacy of my dear friend katherine alive.

Audra: Of course. Katherine chancellor is a legend.

Nikki: Mm. Do you have time to sit down with me? I’d love to hear more about you. If you’re on medicare, remember,

Jack: Well, I thank you for the compliment, but I think you deserve most of the credit for making kyle the fine man that he is today.

Summer: Mm. Thanks. I hope you liked the photos that I forwarded to you from the ceremony. Let me know which ones are your favorites, and I’ll get them printed out. They all so good. I — I can’t decide. I especially love the one of you and harrison and the one of you and kyle and harrison, the three generations of abbotts. And then the one of kyle and harrison. God, that one’s so cute.

Jack: I love them all, and I’ve decided I’m going to become an official grandfather and get one of those digital frames so i can have them on a loop all day long.

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Summer, you have been a part of my life since the day you were born, literally. That you are now the center of my son’s life brings me a kind of joy I cannot describe. To see you two happy and in love brings me so much happiness. To have the three of you living in the abbott family estate — well, you make a house a home. I hope you know you are welcome to stay there as long as you like.

Summer: Thank you, jack. We love it there.

Jack: It has been the thrill of my life to watch the two of you grow and mature into a loving couple, there for each other in the great moments, there for each other in the tougher moments, but most of all, to see you become smart, attentive, adoring parents to harrison. It gives me hope for the future.

Diane: I can’t tell you how disturbing those allegations are to me. Just when I’m beginning to gain your trust and forgiveness, tucker shows up and suddenly there’s doubt, all because of some history? And I do mean history.

Kyle: That’s not exactly a denial.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Alright, i will tell you what I told jack and phyllis and nikki. I am shocked that that man had the gall to show his face in genoa city again. I sincerely regret my past with him, and I wish he had never come back into our lives.

Kyle: I’m not trying to accuse you of anything, mom. I just want to know the truth. That’s why I’m coming to you directly to ask rather than let rumors run rampant. I value the open communication we’ve built.

Diane: Trust me. The only current connection i have to tucker is one of pure loathing.

Kyle: Mm. Well, glad to hear it ’cause i know enough about mccall to not particularly like the fact that he’s returned.

Nikki: Katherine was a titan in the business world. And in her day, that did not come easy for a woman. It took real power and skill to navigate that world and come out on top. Oh, she was such a role model for me. But enough of my old friend. I’d like to know more about you. Now, I remember noah said that you were an artist like him, but you say that you’re doing some work for chancellor-winters. Doesn’t sound very much like art.

Audra: I mean, I — I was an artist. And, in fact, I hope I still am. But, I mean, it was just never something that paid the bills. I always needed a day job. And after years of scraping by, I went to business school to please my parents, a fallback career, which they insisted on. As it turned out, I enjoyed it, and I was good at it.

Nikki: Mm. Do you ever wish you had pursued your art full time? Do you miss it?

Audra: I-I keep working on my art as a creative outlet, but sometimes parents really do know best.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] Well, I think it’s wonderful you were able to satisfy both sides of yourself. Now, noah also mentioned that you worked for a nonprofit organization that supports artists. Um… ugh. I’m forgetting the name.

Audra: You must mean wild beauty.

Nikki: Yes, yes, that’s it. It sounds like a great organization that I should consider supporting. Can you tell me a little more about that?

Tucker: It’s funny — after all this time imagining seeing you and practicing in my mind what I was gonna say, I never imagined this would be your reaction.

Ashley: You thought I’d say, “welcome back, let’s give it another shot, tucker”?

Tucker: No, of course not. I just… well, I had prepared myself for your anger, fury, even hatred. But I wasn’t prepared for this, for apathy.

Ashley: “Apathy’s” a good word, and so is “indifference.”

Tucker: That’s even worse.

[ Clears throat ] ‘Cause at least if you were angry, I’d know that you still had feelings for me. You know, the fine line between love and hate. Okay. [ Clears throat ] Well, before I go, I… I’m gonna give you something, something from our time together. Um, I’m hoping it will at least show you that you’ve never left my mind. You remember that?

Ashley: Of course I do. It’s from the…

Tucker: The japanese tea ceremony, yeah.

Ashley: Yeah. I remember.

Tucker: Wasn’t that a beautiful and serene moment?

Ashley: No, thank you.

Tucker: No, please.

Ashley: Okay. Suit yourself. I’ll keep it. Uh, is there anything else?

Tucker: No. May I speak to you again, please, at some point? Just after you’ve had a chance to — to process what I’ve told you. Please promise me you’ll think it over, at least.

Ashley: I don’t need to think anything over. I’ve heard everything I need to hear. Goodbye, tucker.

[ Door opens ]

Ashley: [ Sighs heavily ] Mm. (Dog barking) we love our pets.

“The young and the restless”

will continue. Oh, davante adams!

Audra: Wild beauty does wonderful work — donating to artist, encouraging their creativity. I had a job there for some time in london, but I mean, obviously I don’t work there anymore.

Nikki: Hmm. It sounds like a noble endeavor. Who funds it?

Audra: I was never really part of the financial side of things. I mainly helped the organization identify artists to support. I’d love to continue this, but i have a meeting to get to. It was lovely meeting you. And as I said, I’ve long admired your career.

Nikki: Well, thank you. I’m sure you will be crossing paths with business leaders whose names you will recognize — the newmans, the abbotts. You already know the team at chancellor-winters. Even tucker mccall has returned. Do you know him?

Abby: Mom!

Ashley: Honey!

Abby: Hi!

Ashley: Hi!

Abby: Mwah! Welcome back. I missed you.

Ashley: I missed you.

Abby: How was paris?

Ashley: Oh, same as usual. Perfect. Although I was too busy to really enjoy it this time.

Abby: Oh, that’s too bad.

Ashley: And I’m so sorry i had those flight issues so i couldn’t come to kyle and summer’s vow renewal ceremony.

Abby: Well, I’m sure you heard that there was an unexpected guest.

Ashley: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. In fact, I met with tucker earlier.

Abby: Why would you bother? I hate the idea of the two of you face-to-face. I saw him here having dinner with devon, and I made it very clear that he is not welcome here. But of course, that didn’t matter because tucker is a disgusting human being who thrives off greed and exploitation.

Ashley: Okay, well, that does sound a little like tucker.

Abby: I can’t believe that he has some fantasy of making amends with you or that you gave him the time of day.

Ashley: Just relax, okay? There’s nothing to worry about. I was over him when he left town.

Abby: Good.

Ashley: And I think even less of him now than I ever did, okay?

Abby: That’s good to hear.

Ashley: And I also don’t believe for a second that he’s back here because of some deep, abiding love that he has for me.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Neither do I. Tucker has an agenda, and whatever it is, I want him as far away from my mother and my family as possible.

Diane: Thanks again, kyle. It’s one of the favorite parts about my job — getting to have quick, impromptu lunches with my son, and just seeing you around the office brightens my day.

Kyle: Well, mine, too.

Diane: You know, I-I-I hope you, um, understand why I got a bit defensive when you questioned me about tucker. It’s just a reflex when his name comes up at this point.

Kyle: I get it. Now, I’ve got to track down summer. We’ve got some important business to discuss.

Diane: Oh. Well, do you need me? Is it about the upcoming press conference?

Kyle: No, thanks. This is “ceo to creative director” stuff. I’ll see you later.

Nikki: Hello, ladies.

Abby: Hi.

Phyllis: We received your texts to meet here.

Abby: The three of you meeting voluntarily? I don’t even want to know what you’re sharing if it’s not insults.

Phyllis: Good. Nothing to see here.

Abby: Great. Then I will leave you to whatever this is.

Ashley: Bye, honey. Love you.

Abby: I love you.

Nikki: Bye.

Ashley: So, here we are again, ladies, the magnificent triumvirate dedicated to getting diane out of this town. How’s that going? Because I have somebody else i want to add to that list — tucker mccall. Another undesirable that needs to leave genoa city.

Phyllis: Funny you should mention that.

Nikki: Because we’re convinced that diane and tucker are a package deal.

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Summer: So, why did you bring me here? It seems like kind of an odd place to have a work meeting.

Kyle: Well, I wanted to get you out of the office to avoid running into any of our parents or any other work interruptions.

Summer: Huh. My calendar says “breakout summit.” Is this one of those corporate leadership strategy exercises that you’ve been wanting to try?

Kyle: In a way. I’ve finalized our plans for our breakout escape.

Summer: Oh, so, that’s what this is about.

Kyle: I’ve been working on the perfect honeymoon to celebrate my marriage to the most beautiful woman on earth. Picture a secluded costa rican beach, a private chef who makes herself scarce after every meal, piña coladas and oceanside spa treatments.

Summer: Ooh. I can’t believe that you planned this all on your own. And you even found a time that we could both get away from work? You really are the perfect husband.

Kyle: Mm. I guess I’m inspired by my perfect wife.

Summer: We can’t get on that plane soon enough.

Kyle: Ahh. I — I do have one request. It’s just an idea. You can say no if you disagree. But I was wondering if maybe for the last few days we had —

Summer: The nanny bring harrison down for a couple of days of fun-filled family beach vacation? Oh, god. That wasn’t what you were going to say?

Victor: I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Have a seat. Victoria’s going to play this very discreetly. But there’s something else that worries me.

Michael: What could that possibly be?

Victor: Tucker mccall, I have a feeling, is here because he wants to play a hand in the chancellor-winters deal.

Michael: That seems unlikely. From what I hear, he’s divested himself of all of his holdings except mccall unlimited. You know, he’s switched gears from world domination to downsizing his companies.

Victor: That doesn’t mean a damn thing. Think about it for a moment. He’s katherine chancellor’s son. He’s devon’s father, dominic’s grandfather. I think his motives are more personal. And the man is not known to play by the rules.

Michael: Careful. Many people would say that about you.

Victor: I don’t give a damn what they say about me. But I will not let anyone, certainly not tucker mccall, to interfere with plans that victoria has for our business.

Ashley: So, it’s no coincidence that diane was seen riding around in a bentley that’s the same make and model as the one owned by private image.

Nikki: Absolutely not, and we have victor’s team to thank for finding out the ownership of that car.

Ashley: Right. Private image owns a nonprofit arm called wild beauty that’s based in london.

Phyllis: Yes.

Ashley: Okay.

Phyllis: And your father called you “my beauty.”

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: And tucker called you “beauty,” right?

Ashley: Yeah.

Phyllis: There. There. That connects tucker to wild beauty, thereby connecting him to diane.

Ashley: Right. It’s kind of a reach, though, don’t you think? I mean, the only proof you have is that the name of the organization somewhat resonates? I don’t know.

Phyllis: Excuse me, ashley, but my instincts have never ceased to point me in the right direction.

Ashley: Okay, I’m just trying to get to the bottom of this.

Nikki: Alright, anyway — anyway, victor’s team is trying to find more proof. In the meantime, I just had a very interesting conversation with audra charles.

Ashley: Who’s that?

Nikki: Audra is my grandson noah’s ex who used to work for wild beauty. And I asked her if she ever came across a tucker mccall.

Phyllis: And?

Nikki: Well, she admitted that she knew of him but didn’t know him.

Phyllis: I mean, I don’t believe that. I don’t believe that she worked for a company that we believe tucker had a financial stake in and she never met him.

Ashley: What if — I mean, there’s a possibility, right, that tucker has no connection to wild beauty or private image.

Nikki: Well, ashley, I know i just told you about this audra person, but tucker came to town practically on her heels. We are so close to tying this thing together. We just have to find that missing piece of the puzzle. Super emma just about sleeps in her cape.

Summer: Oh, my god, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean to step on your wonderful honeymoon plans. It’s just that I’ve been looking at the pictures from the vow renewal ceremony. And then I was talking to jack, and I was thinking how much love we have in our little family. And — I don’t know — for some reason, I was thinking that you were having the same idea, but I —

Kyle: [ Laughing ] I was. I had the exact same idea. I just can’t believe you came up with the same one, too.

Summer: That is a huge relief, and I’m thrilled. But, baby, you shouldn’t be shocked. We love each other, and we love our son. And who doesn’t love a family beach vacation?

Kyle: You’re right. We’re completely in sync. Just proof we were meant to be. And everything we went through in the past, the breaking up, getting back together again, breaking up again —

Summer: Getting back together again.

Kyle: It’s just proof that once we finally made it permanent, we were destined to last forever.

Summer: Mm.

Ashley: So, whatever happened with talia morgan’s articles? I thought it was supposed to be some big exposé that shed light on what diane was up to in los angeles. Instead, only one was published. That was it.

Phyllis: Ah.

Nikki: Yeah. Her editor suddenly shut it down.

Phyllis: Yeah. We believe that someone applied pressure. Somebody out there doesn’t want any more stories about diane.

Ashley: So, if it’s true that diane was seen riding around in tucker’s bentley, then that means they were in contact after she “died.” What happened? Did they hook up after he found out she was alive?

Nikki: Or did he know all along that she had staged her death?

Ashley: Yeah. How far does this go back?

Phyllis: Yeah, these are all the questions that we should be asking. These are pieces of the puzzle. I mean, they really are. What is tucker’s connection to this company that owns the bentley? And, ultimately, what’s his connection to diane?

Ashley: Yeah. So, the only issue is, if victor didn’t have any luck with his professionals making a financial tie-in here, I mean, are we gonna have any better luck with amateur sleuthing?

Phyllis: Hey, I don’t appreciate your monday quarterbacking. I mean, while you’re gallivanting all over paris —

Ashley: Gallivanting?

Phyllis: Yeah. I mean, nikki and I — we’re doing the heavy lifting. Really. And we’re not coming up with any answers because they’ve obviously been scrubbed.

Ashley: Just relax, okay? I mean, I’ve done a little reconnaissance of my own, phyllis, here, okay?

Nikki: Oh. Well, do tell.

Ashley: I met with tucker earlier. I told him I was very suspicious of the timing, him coming back to genoa city so soon after diane did. Of course, he swears that there was no connection.

Nikki: You believe him?

Ashley: No. I learned a long time ago not to trust in tucker’s swears. I also made sure that he understood there was no hope for rekindling a relationship with me, you know?

Phyllis: Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. This is how you can be useful in our effort.

Ashley: Oh, really? And what would that be?

Phyllis: You’re our in. Yep. I wouldn’t be so quick to shut the door on tucker. Maybe with you, he’ll slip up.

[ Knock on door ]

Jack: Hey. What’s going on?

Diane: Uh… normally I would come up with some sort of work issue as an excuse to speak to you, but, uh, this time I think I’m just going to get straight to the point.

Jack: Okay. Go for it.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I have to admit, I’m a little worried.

Jack: About?

Diane: Tucker’s return. It just feels wrong in so many ways. And he still hasn’t given any real explanation as to why he came back.

Jack: Supposedly, it’s all about ashley — and, I suppose, reconnecting with devon, meeting his grandchild. But the good news is, I am thrilled to tell you, my sister is not interested at all in connecting with him.

Diane: Has ashley spoken to tucker?

Jack: Oh, yeah, my sister’s in town. She has agreed to meet with him. She wants to make her position very clear so that there is no misunderstanding.

Diane: Well, I’m — I’m — I’m not surprised that ashley wants nothing to do with him, but I still suspect he has another agenda. And who knows what he’s going to do or say once she makes her feelings clear to him? You know what? I-I think we all just, uh, need to be on alert. We can’t trust anything about tucker mccall.

[ Door slams ]

Audra: So, how did things go with your ex?

Tucker: Oh, pretty much as i expected, if not how I hoped. It’s not gonna be easy. She’s a special woman. But as you know, I’m a patient man — and determined. I will win ashley back.

Audra: I know better than to bet against you.

Tucker: So, what’s going on with chancellor-winter?

Audra: All is going relatively smoothly with the preparations for the ipo.

Tucker: Good. Good.

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Ashley: I’m here! Only a day late. I’m so sorry I missed the vow renewal. Come here.

Jack: Why haven’t you returned my calls?

Ashley: Nice to see you, too. I’ve been really busy. And you didn’t say it was urgent. I figured you could tell me what it is when I saw you in person.

Jack: I suppose it’s all for the best anyway.

Ashley: Why? What happened?

Jack: Brace yourself. Tucker mccall is back in town.

Tucker: Hello, nikki. Anything interesting going on in the world?

Nikki: My, my, tucker mccall. You just keep popping up everywhere, don’t you?

Tucker: Yeah, sorry we didn’t get a chance to have a chat at your granddaughter’s event.

Nikki: I don’t think you’re the least bit sorry. You were too busy making a spectacle of yourself.

Tucker: Mm. I wouldn’t put it quite that way.

Nikki: No? How would you describe it?

Tucker: A spirited homecoming.

[ Both scoff ] Memorable one at that, no?

Nikki: Oh, yes. Even when you’re infuriating, you are charming. Some things never change.

Tucker: I should probably quit while I’m ahead. Anyway, don’t want to intrude.

Nikki: Oh, well, don’t stop now. Please. Join me.

Tucker: If you insist.

Phyllis: How’d your pictures turn out?

Diane: Excuse me?

Phyllis: Your pictures. I saw you shooting away during the vow-renewal ceremony.

Diane: Oh, well, they’re — they’re lovely, just like the entire day.

Phyllis: Oh, wasn’t it gorgeous? So much love in the room. Even tucker’s unwelcome arrival didn’t ruin that.

Diane: Yeah. I still can’t believe it.

Phyllis: Yeah. Why’s that? What part?

Diane: Well, the whole thing. Him being back, you know, him — him trying to make kyle and summer’s day all about himself. The whole vulgar and ostentatious display.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. I completely agree with you. Completely. I mean, coming down in a helicopter, what was that about? Trying to be james bond or something? I couldn’t understand that. And giving the kids a vintage bentley, as if they’d want a car like that. I just couldn’t wrap my head around that. His reasoning for giving them a car — a bentley, of all things. I couldn’t figure it out. Can you?

Audra: Well. Hello.

Noah: Hey. Didn’t see you there.

Audra: Mm. Then it’s a good thing I saw you.

Noah: Right.

Audra: Let me guess. Triple espresso with the crema scraped off.

Noah: Good memory.

Audra: I imagine you need the caffeine after your big night. Congratulations again on your incredible club.

Noah: Thank you. So, how’s work going? You’re doing some financial stuff for chancellor-winters, right? That’s why you’re in town?

Audra: Mm. Someone’s been paying attention.

Noah: How long you staying?

Audra: Uh, can’t say for sure. As long as it takes to get the job done. I mean, after that, I’ll decide just how worth my while it might be to stick around.

Victoria: Hi. Thanks for meeting me here.

Nate: Yeah. What’s going on?

Victoria: Uh, well, before we get into the main issue, I’m curious to hear about this consultant that jill brought in to oversee the ipo.

Nate: Audra charles.

Victoria: I understand that you’ve developed a personal relationship.

Noah: A work-based friendship. Nothing beyond that.

Victoria: Understood. Um, I would like a more detailed understanding of who she is and what she plans to do to prep chancellor-winters for going public.

Noah: I’ve been working for a while to get to know her and gain her trust.

Victoria: That sounds promising.

Nate: When she first arrived, we kept bumping into each other, you know, became friendly. But I realized I had to watch what I said around her because, as you would expect, she is extremely sharp.

Victoria: Yes, I got the same impression from her when she introduced herself to me at crimson lights.

Nate: Hadn’t realized you’d met.

Victoria: No, it was brief, but the lady does have ambitions.

Nate: Oh, big-time.

Victoria: So, uh, what is it like working with her?

Nate: Hmm. Audra’s thorough. Knows her stuff. Always well-prepared. But, at the same time, when she’s off the clock, she loves to have her fun.

Victoria: Interesting.

Nate: I figure, in time, she’ll become my best source of information to pass along to you.

Victoria: That’s good. It’ll be good that she’s a known quantity instead of this particular businessman that’s problematic that I know that I don’t have to name.

Nate: Are you referring to tucker mccall?

Victoria: If anyone could throw a serious wrench into our plans, it would be him.

Billy: Hey, can I steal a second?

Devon: What’s up?

Billy: I know we’re about to meet with nate and audra, but, uh, there’s something I’d like to share with you both, and I’d rather not wait.

Lily: I assume this is regarding tucker.

Devon: What about him?

Billy: Look, I know this might be a little bit sensitive, but we all have questions about your dad’s sudden re-emergence, so I did a little digging into mccall unlimited and his recent actions, and I’m not happy about what I found. When you can’t sleep…

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Nate: I take it you don’t buy tucker’s story, that he’s here to reconnect with his family.

Victoria: Do you?

Nate: Not so much.

Victoria: Has he reached out to devon yet?

Nate: When I spoke with lily at the office this morning, she said tucker came by last night and persuaded devon to spend some time with him. But it caught devon totally off guard. Which leads me to believe that he and devon have not been in contact.

Victoria: So it’s unlikely that tucker found out about the ipo from devon.

Nate: If he even knows at all.

Victoria: Tucker, I know he’s no longer on the board at chancellor, but it’s safest to assume that he does, and be prepared for him to make moves on the company.

Nate: Okay. So what’s your plan?

Victoria: I think I need to sit down with tucker and suss out exactly what his true intentions are.

Nate: Without showing your hand?

Victoria: Give me a little more credit than that.

Nate: I give you plenty of credit. I am in awe of your business acumen.

Victoria: And you have got more talent than devon was willing to acknowledge.

Nate: Which is what brought me to you.

Billy: Tucker has been on a selling spree. He divested his company of several divisions, increasing his cash reserves.

Devon: And then just randomly shows up in town right when we’re about to go public. That’s pretty convenient timing.

Lily: Yeah, to say the least. You okay?

Devon: Yeah, no. I — I just don’t know what to think about it, ’cause… there’s no issues between me and tucker. He seemed sincere when he said he just came to town to reconnect with people and me and spend time with dominic.

Lily: Well, they might not be mutually exclusive. He could be here to sniff out a business opportunity and then also connect with family. I mean, some people are better at compartmentalizing than others.

Billy: Look, devil’s advocate — it’s conceivable that he’s selling those subsidiaries for a different reason altogether. Might not have anything to do with us going public.

Devon: Yeah, anything’s possible, but how likely is that? I think the smart thing to do, moving forward, is just to keep a close eye on the man.

Diane: I agree that tucker’s gift was all wrong, but it’s obvious why he chose it.

Phyllis: Oh. Really? Please tell me what was obvious. I’d love to get your take on this.

Diane: Well, he made a point of reminding everyone that john abbott had a bentley. You know, clearly, he was trying to score points, calling back the beloved family patriarch, trying to impress everybody with his generosity and thoughtfulness, as if that could erase the bad taste he left in everybody’s mouth.

Phyllis: Right, as if. As if. [ Chuckles ] It’s still such a weird car to give two young kids. That’s all. You know, a vintage bentley. I know a lot of people who would kill for a car like that.

Diane: Yeah, I suppose. Car like that’s always been out of my league. I’ve never driven one, never will.

Phyllis: Really? Oh, my goodness. Well, you should ask the kids if you could just slip in and take it for a drive. I’m sure you’d love it.

Diane: What is it that you’re trying to say to me, phyllis?

Phyllis: Uh, nothing. What would I be saying to you?

Diane: [ Scoffs ] The way you framed that. As if I would use my son or his wife for their car or money. Just — just what exactly are you trying to imply?

Phyllis: Okay. I’m not trying to imply anything, diane. I’m just making casual conversation ’cause I promised I’d be civil to you. I just figured tucker and his car would be pretty banal. You know what I mean? But you know what? Um, I’m sorry I offended you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry I overreacted. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I was just on my way out.

[ Elevator door opens ]

Phyllis: Liar, liar, liar.

[ Elevator door closes ] You are lying, diane, and we’re gonna get to the bottom of this, nikki and I. And then everything is gonna blow up — kww! — In your face. I was taking my antidepressant daily,

Ashley: Wow. We don’t hear from tucker for years, and this is how he turns back up? He lands a helicopter on our back lawn, crashing kyle and summer’s ceremony, and then he gives them a car worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. That’s outrageous.

Jack: Kids were pretty put off by it. Hell, so was everyone.

Ashley: Well, tucker’s always had a flair for the dramatic, right? But this is over the top, even for him. So, how did he seem?

Jack: Full of life, full of himself, blithely unaware of how this might affect anyone at a private family gathering, smiling, saying hello to everyone, as if we’d all seen him yesterday, and of course mentioning that he plans to stay around for a while.

Ashley: Yeah, makes sense. He probably wants to get closer to devon now that tucker’s a grandpa now.

Jack: Yeah, that would make sense. Only he didn’t mention devon or dominic. The only person he asked me about was you.

Ashley: Me?

Jack: He was disappointed that you missed his big entrance. He wants to see you, ash. And he seems convinced that you will want to hear what he has to say.

Tucker: I take it victor told you he paid me a visit?

Nikki: Oh, yes. Yes. He wanted to know what we all do — why you’re back in genoa city and what possible reason you had to come now. I understand you weren’t very forthcoming.

Tucker: Is that what he told you? That’s a little bit disingenuous of him.

Nikki: Well, if anybody’s disingenuous, it’s you.

Tucker: I answered all his questions.

Nikki: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Wanted to meet the grandson, catch up with devon, say your mea culpas to ashley. Have I left anything out? Actually, you know what? Never mind, because I’m not that interested. I would like to share something of my own.

Nikki: [ Laughs ] Wow! Sharing time? I like it.

Nikki: If you are planning on putting roots down here again, there is something you should know. When ashland locke betrayed our family, we dealt with him. In fact, if he had left us alone, he would probably be alive today. But he’s gone due to his reckless behavior.

Tucker: Well, I consider myself warned.

Nikki: Good. Wow, the newmans and the abbotts and many others have to deal with the likes of diane jenkins. But, god willing, she will be on her way out of town soon.

Tucker: And your point is…?

Nikki: There is no place in genoa city for people who want to do harm to the respectable families.

Tucker: [ Scoffs ] “Respectable” is a subjective term.

Nikki: Oh, I don’t know.

Tucker: Diane. Come say hi.

Audra: I wish you didn’t have to run off so soon.

Noah: Busy day and lots to do.

Audra: Or is it that you feel uncomfortable around me? I’m sorry about the way things fell apart for us in london. But you seem to have recovered. I’m glad. I meant what I said at the club opening. Your new friend seems very cute.

Noah: Don’t — don’t — don’t do that.

Audra: Don’t do what?

Noah: Belittle allie. Disparage her. I’m not gonna put up with it, so cut it out, okay?

Audra: That wasn’t my intent. But I’m impressed with how quickly you came to her defense. Sounds like you’re in love. I recognized the signs, given I was once the recipient of that love.

Noah: It’s one of the worst mistakes of my life.

Audra: It wasn’t all bad. Was it?

Noah: It was bad enough that it had to end. So, audra, while you’re in town, however long that may be, I’d really appreciate it if you kept your distance. Just let me enjoy the happiness I found, okay? (Dog barking)

Nate: Hey.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: Hey. Um, okay. Looks like we’re just waiting on audra.

Devon: Kind of surprised she didn’t show up with you, nate. You guys have been joined at the hip lately.

Nate: Well, that’s a wild exaggeration. It’s not my fault we keep bumping into each other. Besides, we have business to discuss.

Devon: Yeah, no, I get it.

Nate: But? Finish your thought.

Devon: I’m just speaking as your cousin. You could probably afford to pull back on your work hours and use that free time to try and make things right with your girlfriend again. That’s all.

Nate: I appreciate where you’re coming from, devon, but elena and I will figure things out.

Audra: I hope I’m not late.

Billy: No, you’re not. You’re right on time.

Lily: Yes. Hello. Okay, now that we’re all here, let’s get started. So, today, we’ll be reading documents that are related to the ipo, but first, I want to inform you two of a new development. It’s come to our attention that there is someone who is taking advantage of the stock offering, with the goal of obtaining a controlling interest in chancellor-winters. So we have to stay vigilant and just maintain confidentiality.

Audra: Are we talking hypotheticals, or does this someone have a name?

Lily: Yes. Tucker mccall.

Audra: Your father?

Devon: Yeah, that’s right.

Billy: Tucker’s been selling mccall industries subsidiaries. Not enough to raise the alarm bells, but enough to be sitting on a lot of extra cash.

Lily: Now, we don’t know anything for sure, but we know his history in business, and he is capable of anything.

Devon: Yeah, exactly. Which is why this is raising such a red flag for me. It makes me wonder, do we need to, like, pump the brakes and put this ipo on hold until we know more information?

Lily: Well, I mean, I don’t see a reason to pull back. We just have to safeguard ourselves.

Nate: Or maybe we should zig instead of zag. Go public sooner, be bolder and more nimble than anyone would expect.

Audra: Throw mccall off his game.

Nate: That’s the idea.

Billy: Or anyone else that might be interested.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, that could work, I guess. Audra?

Audra: I’ll see what I can do to accelerate our timeline.

Lily: Okay. Devon, what do you think?

Devon: I mean, I’m still not comfortable with the whole situation, but… yeah, sure. Nate’s suggestion could work.

Lily: Okay. Well, let’s keep our eyes and ears open because we cannot let our guard down. Agreed?

Nate: Constant vigilance. Absolutely.

Diane: What on earth are you two doing together? What, did you — did you call me over to referee? Because after the stunt you pulled yesterday, I don’t know. I think I’d have to give this one to nikki.

Nikki: I can fight my own battles, thank you.

Tucker: Nikki was just sharing her thoughts about my unexpected return. And yours, too.

Diane: Oh?

Tucker: Sit down. Yeah, what are the odds that the two of us would wind up in genoa city at the same time? Especially since we’re both back from the dead, so to speak.

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

Tucker: Oh, you two didn’t hear that I was almost killed in a car-racing accident in europe?

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: I swear to god! No, I-I was. Okay. I got a little too enamored of fast vintage cars. I entered some races, I entered a few more races. The next thing I know, I’m being pulled from a burning car in monte carlo, or what was left of it. Yeah, I was lucky to survive, and I spent weeks in the hospital. It’s eye-opening, isn’t it, diane? To face one’s mortality.

Nikki: Well, diane didn’t face death. She pretended to be dead.

Diane: Yes, yes, yes. I faked my death. I was horrible and irredeemable and all the other nasty things you want to say about me. But that was the past. And, thankfully, some other people have open minds and open hearts, and they’re allowing me to move forward.

Yes. And I commend you for that. You’ve made a lot of inroads.

Nikki: Wait a minute. You’ve barely been back for two days. How would you know that?

Ashley: I can’t make any sense of it. I haven’t heard or spoken to tucker since he left town, and that was years ago. And I’ve tried very hard not to think of him much since.

Jack: And you shouldn’T. I don’t trust the guy. The sooner he is out of town, the happier we will all be.

Ashley: Jack, why do you feel so strongly about this? I mean, I know that tucker likes to play games, but he is the reason why we got control of jabot back, and the two of you were never mortal enemies anyway.

Jack: I am forever grateful that he kept his word and sold jabot back to the family, but he put me through the wringer before that, and I suspect the only reason he went through with the deal was because of you.

Ashley: I know. He wanted to score points and get me to marry him.

Jack: And he was never deserving of you. He treated you atrociously, and I will never forgive him for that.

Ashley: Yeah. I remember when he decided that he needed to do right by me and he was very earnest and quite convincing, until he proved once again that he’s not capable of being faithful. I can’t imagine the humiliation. I was cheated on not once but twice by him — once diane and then harmony, and I was so furious with him. But you know what? I think I was angrier with myself for thinking that he would actually be different the second time around. What was I thinking? I worked very hard overcoming the pain and the loss of all that. And… well, whatever love I felt for tucker mccall just kind of burned itself up, you know? I mean, there was nothing left.

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Lily: Okay. Well, I think that covers everything. Audra?

Audra: All set on my end.

Lily: Okay, perfect. Well, good meeting, everyone.

Devon: Yes.

Lily: Nate, are you around later this afternoon?

Nate: That’s the plan. Although, right now, I do have a meeting outside the building.

Lily: Oh, yeah, go. Don’t let me keep you.

Nate: Catch up with you later.

Lily: Okay. Bye.

Billy: Later.

Devon: Hey, I’m headed to crimson lights. Would you like to get some coffee with me?

Audra: Uh, sure. I haven’t had my caffeine quotient for the day.

Devon: Well, we’ll fix that. I’m just gonna drop something in my office, and we can take off.

Lily: All right. Bye, guys.

Devon: See ya.

Lily: Thank you, by the way, for turning in that information on tucker. I would love if you could stay on top of it, just investigate it further, see if there’s any potential connection between him and the ipo. And since he has ties to the abbotts through dominic, maybe you can hear something that way.

Billy: Yeah, sure. Whatever you want.

Lily: Well, I mean, if you don’t want to work on this, then you don’t have to.

Billy: No, it’s fine. I’ll do it.

Lily: That’s different than wanting to do it.

Billy: Okay. Why are you not taking yes for an answer? I said I would investigate it, and I will. I will investigate it.

Lily: Okay. That’s not what is happening here. This is about you.

Jack: Why would you agree to meet with tucker? You don’t have to put yourself through that.

Ashley: Thank you for being so protective of me, jack, but I can handle him just fine.

Jack: I have no doubt about that, but if he wants to get back together with you and you have zero interest, why would you even give him the privilege of seeing you?

Ashley: Do you really think that he came back just for me? I mean, just because he wants to rekindle a relationship with me? Because I don’T. And I know for a fact that things are never that simple with tucker mccall.

Jack: He is absolutely up to something. I have no doubt in my mind.

Ashley: We agree on that. I think it’s very interesting that he shows up in town just a few months after diane did. Yeah, I think there’s a connection. I do.

Jack: Okay. You are entitled to your venom toward diane. But try to remember, after the two of them had their unfortunate fling, they couldn’t stand each other. And his name was right alongside ours as a possible suspect in diane’s murder.

Ashley: You’re absolutely right. However, stranger things have happened than adversaries becoming allies with the right motivation.

Jack: My, are we jumping to conclusions today.

Ashley: Well, I’m not concluding anything. I mean, I am looking at things from all the angles. I mean, you know, maybe I’m a little curious as to what tucker’s real agenda is. Aren’t you? He wants to see me, so maybe I’m the perfect person to find out exactly what it is.

Jack: Clearly, you’ve made up your mind. I have one thing to say — good luck.

Tucker: Well, I have eyes, nikki. It’s obvious diane has made a lot of progress with the abbotts, with her son in particular. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been at the ceremony.

Diane: Yes, both kyle and jack have been very kind. I’m even working for marchetti, which is under the jabot umbrella.

No kidding. You know, I would love to pick your brain about how you managed to come so far. You’ve gotten all these people who matter to you to give you a second chance I’m facing a similar dilemma myself.

Diane: Why would I help you with anything? We haven’t spoken in years, and the last words we did exchange weren’t friendly.

Tucker: Well, I was hoping maybe you would empathize with my situation.

Diane: Oh. Well, if you want empathy, hire a therapist or get a dog. I do not have time to counsel you.

Nikki: Any advice diane may have would be malicious anyway. There is absolutely nothing sincere or honest about her. Although, considering how morally flexible you both are, you two might bond over all kinds of shady things.

Victoria: Thank you.

[ Cellphone rings ] Hello?

Nate: I have another update.

Victoria: Oh, well, that was quick.

Nate: We just finished another meeting on the ipo. Lily, devon, and billy are all concerned about tucker’s latest moves. He’s been selling off divisions, stockpiling cash, which has everyone on high alert. So the good news is, they won’t see you coming.

Victoria: Well, the bad news is, our friend is sounding more and more like a genuine threat to my plans.

Nate: I suggested we go public sooner to stay one step ahead of him. So that means you need to be ready to move faster than we originally planned.

Victoria: Good to know. Thanks for keeping me posted.

Nate: [ Sighs ] How long have you been standing there?

Elena: I heard the end of your conversation. And I can guess who you’re talking to and what you’re talking about.

Nate: We can’t keep doing this, elena. Look, I already know what you’re going to say.

Elena: No, you don’T. Can you just hear me out?

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Devon: Thank you for joining me.

Audra: Ah, thanks for the invitation. I assume this is business-related?

Devon: Uh, not quite. No. I, uh — I respect jill’s recommendations, but I wanted an opportunity to get to know you a little bit better myself outside the office, just the way nate’s been able to do.

Audra: I’m not sure what you mean.

Devon: Oh, just what I said. You know, we’re all working together on this ipo deal, and you’ve shown that you’re great at what you do. But I really don’t know much else about you beyond what’s on your résumé.

Audra: I hope you don’t mind me speaking freely.

Devon: No, not at all. Go ahead.

Audra: I get the sense you’re concerned about something, perhaps because of the dynamic I’ve noticed between you and your cousin. Is there a problem there?

Devon: What would make you think that?

Audra: I am highly skilled at reading people. And since you wanted to know more about me, you can list that as one of my strengths. It rarely fails me.

Elena: At first, I believed that if I kept telling you why I thought you were wrong that eventually you would see my point of view and that you would understand that everything that I was saying was coming from a place of love. And I hoped that that love would be enough to get you to change your mind.

Nate: I do love you. But —

Elena: I know. It’s not enough. So this time, I don’t want you to stop this because of me or because of us. I want you to do it for yourself. I have already pointed out how this arrangement with victoria could hurt people. But it could also hurt you, too.

Nate: I’ll be fine.

Elena: I don’t know about that. You know how they operate. Victor says it all the time — family first. And he damn well means it. No one breaks into that inner circle.

Nate: Okay, but this is different. I have leverage, and I trust victoria.

Elena: Yes. You’re friends with victoria. But victoria, first and foremost, is the C.E.O. Of newman. And right now, victoria’s goals align with yours. But if her needs change after she gets what she wants from you, she could let you go without a thought. Then where would you be, after betraying devon and lily? Think about it, nate. Is it really worth the potential downside?

Phyllis: Hey, jack. Okay. Do you have a second? I compiled a list of the potential supply issues that marchetti home might have. At your request. Looks like the logjam —

Jack: Could you just send me an e-mail? Thanks.

Phyllis: Sure. No problem. Are you okay? Um… you need somebody to talk to? I’m that person. Seems like something’s on your mind. Or, actually, should I say someone? Tucker?

Jack: Yeah, it’s tucker. And not just because of the antics he pulled yesterday at the house.

Phyllis: What’s going on now?

Jack: Ashley’s back in town, and much to my dismay, she has decided to meet with him. And I think she’s making a terrible mistake.

Nikki: Cat got your tongue, diane?

Diane: Nope. You were just trying to bait me into another argument in a public place, and I’m not going to give you the satisfaction, nor am I going to keep defending myself to you. Oh, I think my order’s here, so I’ll be leaving.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Tucker: Excuse me.

Ashley: I hear you’re looking for me. I’m at home.

Tucker: Well, nikki, this has been delightful, but I have to get going, too. My best to victor. Thanks for the coffee.

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Lily: Please make sure we’re not interrupted. Thank you.

Billy: Can we talk about this at home, lily? We’ve got a lot going on right now.

Lily: Yeah, I know, but I don’t think that anything is more important than this. I mean, we’ve been dancing around this for months. You don’t even seem interested in your work anymore.

Billy: I’m doing my job.

Lily: No, I know you’re doing her job, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I mean, there’s something fundamentally wrong here. I mean, you say that you’re committed to this company, and, you know, you’re resolved at being my C.O.O., But it really just seems like you’re just marking time. You know, it seems like you’re kind of just doing what I want you to do rather than following your own bliss. Billy, please, just be honest, okay? Just tell me what’s going on. I-I-I need to know.

Billy: I mean, I think you’re right. I’m trying to be that guy. You know, your — your right-hand man, and it just doesn’t seem to be working. And this is such an exciting time for this company, and I’m walking around thinking, “what’s the point?” I see you and I see victoria and I see jack, and you love being a C.E.O., And you’re so excited about all the victories and the big and small challenges that you get to decide upon. And, for me, I’m just not sure if it makes any sense. You know, bigger, faster, stronger. I’m not sure if that’s my direction that I should be following. And it’s getting pretty tough to try and fit into this world and have some sense of fulfillment. It’s getting hard to pretend that that’s ever gonna happen.

Lily: Mm.

[ Breathes deeply ] Okay. So, I mean, what? What do you think is your path, or what do you think is the right thing for you?

Billy: I wish to god I knew.

Phyllis: I understand that you would have a problem with tucker being back in town. Definitely. I mean, do you think he has some secret plot brewing? I mean, that wouldn’t surprise me.

Jack: Oh, he’s up to something, all right. I can smell it from here.

Phyllis: Huh. Well, ashley can take care of herself, that’s for sure. What exactly has you on edge?

Jack: Tucker claims he wants to make amends with her.

Phyllis: Does that scare you because you think it’s the truth or you think it’s a lie.

Jack: Either way, it bugs the hell out of me. He thinks he can win her back by asking for forgiveness. He can’T. And I hate that he’s taking up any of her time. She doesn’t have time for his asinine games. This is where you tell me, “don’t give it a second thought, jack.” That you agree with me that she would never do such a thing?

Phyllis: Oh, no, I’m not gonna say that. That would be hypocritical of me. ‘Cause I always hang on to the hope that forgiveness is possible.

Tucker: Hi. Thanks for agreeing to meet me.

Ashley: You gonna come in?

Tucker: [ Laughing ] Wow. You look beautiful. You haven’t changed a bit.

[ Breathes deeply ] Uh… I know this is gonna sound hollow at this point, but, um… I’ve missed you. I’ve dreamt of this day for a long time.

Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty speeches. Why are you really here, tucker?

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Billy: You don’t like your blueberry muffin? I’ll get you a different kind.

Johnny: No, dad, this one’s fine.

Billy: What about a bagel? I can see they have a doughnut over there.

Johnny: Dad. I said this one’s fine. Guess you and mom have been reading the same how to handbook.

Billy: How to what?

Johnny: “How to help your child accept his bio mom.” Mom already talked me into a huge dinner last night and made me eat a big meal before coming here, even though she knew I was meeting you for breakfast.

Billy: And why do you think she did that?

Johnny: Obviously, stuffing your kid with so much food that he can’t feel anymore is a part of the handbook.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Allie: Hey.

Noah: Hey, babe. I didn’t expect to see you.

Allie: Hi. Well, I was on my way to the lab, but then I thought, “I’m gonna come see noah to start my day off right.”

Noah: Oh, well, I’m glad you showed up. I need something to brighten my morning.

Allie: How did the numbers turn out?

Noah: Better than expected, but not as good as I’d hoped.

Allie: Okay, uh… what do you think went wrong?

Noah: You know, I comped a lot of people. And I was figuring I’d take a hit, but I didn’t think it would be this bad.

Allie: Granted, I don’t have any experience running a business, but giving stuff away for free seems like a strange way to generate revenue.

Noah: Yeah, I know. I was trying to think long term, you know, build some customer loyalty in the hopes that the people who showed up last night turn into regulars.

Allie: Oh. Uh, yeah, that actually seems like a really smart move.

Noah: Yeah, I thought so, too, until I realized how it affected the profit margin. So, we are off to a really great start here.

Allie: Hey, don’t beat yourself up. You had a great opening night, so take a look around you and, noah, see what you built. I mean, this place is absolutely amazing. And so are you.

Noah: Thank you.

Allie: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Chance? Babe. You got in late last night. Did you have a rough day yesterday?

Chance: No, no, no. Everything was fine. Why do you ask? You got something on your mind?

Abby: I’m just a little concerned with tucker being back in town. That man cannot be trusted. I know technically he may be dominic’s grandfather, but he should not be anywhere around our son.

Chance: Yeah, I heard he made, uh, a quite the entrance at summer and kyle’s ceremony. A lot of the neighbors called into the station and complained about all the helicopter noise.

Abby: See, that’s exactly what I’m talking about. I don’t want someone like that around dominic. He could endanger him, or at the very least, be a negative influence.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Well, i think that’s a bit much, honey. I mean, dominic’s one. How is tucker gonna negatively influence a toddler?

Abby: There is nothing funny about how dangerous or manipulative that man can be. You need to back me up on this. Under no circumstance is tucker mccall allowed anywhere around our son.

Victoria: I’m really worried that billy and I made the wrong call on this. Telling johnny chelsea’s his biological mother has been really hard on him.

Nikki: My heart just breaks for him. I mean, this is the kind of thing that could throw his whole world into a tailspin, especially at his age.

Victoria: It really has. It’s shaken his foundation. It’s brought up questions that he never even knew he had until now.

Nikki: Well, I can’t begin to understand how you’re dealing with this, and yet you’re handling yourself with such poise, as if nothing was wrong. I am sure that nobody at kyle and summer’s vow renewal had any idea what you were going through.

Victoria: Well, believe me, every second is an uphill battle. I just honestly have been trying to compartmentalize. And when I’m in work, I lean into work and get as much done so I can get home and be with the kids.

Nikki: Well, that can’t be easy with everything going on at newman right now.

Victoria: It just feels like everywhere I turn there’s an avalanche of complications coming at me, at work and in life. And it feels like everything is screaming for my attention these days.

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Nikki: So, what are your thoughts about tucker? Any theories on what angle he might be working?

Victoria: The same angle that he’s always working — acquisitions.

Nikki: And is there some reason why you think he might be coming after newman?

Victoria: No. We’re too strong for that, but he can’t be trusted. Tucker mccall always has an agenda. In the past, he went after every big company in genoa city, and while I know he’s not coming after us, I have another plan in play that I think he might be trying to sink his teeth into.

Nikki: And what plan is that?

Victoria: I have it on good authority that chancellor-winters is about to go public. And I have devised a strategy for newman enterprises to swoop in and become the majority stockholder.

Nikki: And how did you find out this information?

Victoria: It’s all thanks to nate. He and I made a deal to work together while you were in los angeles.

Nikki: Really? Why would he go behind his family’s back?

Victoria: Mother, nate has become a very savvy businessman, and he feels that the current structure at chancellor-winters is limiting his opportunities. So I told him that I would put him in charge once we obtain a majority stake.

Nikki: And your father approves of this?

Victoria: Dad’s completely on board. Nicholas is the only one with any objections. He thinks it’s too risky. And I can’t lie. It is a bit of an ethical gray area.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. Well, I think it might be a bit of a legal gray area, as well.

Victoria: It’s a thin line, but I’m certain that nate and i can take care of it. What’s more pressing to me is — has tucker mccall come here because he has the same goal?

Chance: Look, I’m sorry, but you don’t think you’re overreacting just a little?

Abby: No. I don’T. I have seen the pain and devastation that man has caused firsthand. He’s already hurt people that i love, and I’m not gonna sit around and allow him to hurt our son. And honestly, I mean, I’m a little annoyed that you’re not supporting me on this.

Chance: Look, I just think you’re taking this a little too far — because there’s something else that you should know firsthand.

Abby: Okay. What’s that?

Chance: Well, just because someone’s made mistakes in the past doesn’t mean they can’t be a good parent or grandparent today, right?

Abby: [ Scoffs ] So now you’re talking about my family?

Chance: Look, abby, all I’m saying is that I think we need to keep pushing forward, let go of the past, focus on the now, and focus on the future because, honey, that’s all I can handle at the moment. My priorities have to be work and my family.

Abby: Well, it’s good to know that your family at least made the top two.

Chance: [ Sighs ] Please. Please don’t start that again.

Billy: Okay, smart guy, you don’t have to finish your muffin. I’m not going to force-feed you anymore, alright?

Johnny: Thank you. My stomach says thank you.

Billy: Well, good. And I’ll tell your mother to stop doubling down on the meals for you.

Johnny: Look, I get it. You guys are just concerned. But you really don’t have to worry.

Billy: Johnny, we’re your parents. We’re always going to worry, okay? That’s kind of what we do. We’re gonna be protective of you.

Johnny: But I really — i don’t need protection. I mean, so, chelsea’s my birth mom. Whatever. I knew I had one. She’s it. I’m over it.

Billy: You know, I don’t think it’s that simple, buddy.

Johnny: You guys are the ones who are making it so over-complicated. I mean, I really just want to get, like, back to normal.

Billy: Well, in my personal experience, when you don’t try to deal with things, they fester and they become problems down the road.

Johnny: Yeah, but — look, I’m really — I’m really not, like, freaked out about it or anything. So, if you want me to scream or cry, I’m sorry, but it’s not gonna happen.

Billy: I don’t want you to do anything. I just want you to know that we’ll be here for you whenever you need us, with whatever you’re going through.

Johnny: I don’t want to keep thinking about this every single day.

Billy: Okay.

Johnny: Can we just drop it? I mean, it’s not gonna change anything, right?

Billy: I will tell you this as many times as I need to tell you — nothing is going to change. I promise you. And you also need to know that no one is gonna force you into anything, okay?

Johnny: Do you really mean it?

Billy: I do.

Johnny: I don’t want to keep talking about this all the time. You said it was my choice.

Billy: Absolutely.

Johnny: Then I’ve made my decision. So, it’s done now, right?

Billy: That’s right. It’s done. It’s your call.

Johnny: Okay, great. So, it’s my choice, and I decide that I never want to talk about it again.

Billy: Hey, where are you going?

Johnny: School, dad. Remember school?

Billy: Yeah, I remember school. I’ll give you a ride.

Johnny: No, we’re actually meaning at chancellor park to do some sort of nature thing.

Billy: Okay, cool. Well, I’ll walk with you.

Johnny: Uh, no, we can skip that, too.

Billy: What’s going on here? You gonna be embarrassed of me when I call out and yell out, “johnny, I love you, buddy, have a good day,” in front of all your friends?

Johnny: Don’t even think about it.

Billy: How are they gonna know if I don’t announce it to everybody?

Johnny: I’d rather they& didn’t, dad.

Billy: Hey. Hey. I love you.

Johnny: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: Look how many people showed up for your big opening night. It was a great turnout.

Noah: Yeah, I was surprised how many people showed up.

Allie: Yeah, everybody was hanging out, enjoying themselves, enjoying the music, the drinks. I got to say, even in L.A., I’ve never experienced anything quite like it.

Noah: Oh, yeah? I bet you did a lot of clubbing out in hollywood, huh?

Allie: Okay. Okay. Don’t judge a book by its cover. I took the occasional study break.

Noah: Mm.

Allie: And in my opinion, this place can rival any nightclub anywhere. And I’m sure that, uh, the people who came from far and wide to check it out would also agree.

Noah: Far and wide, huh? You, uh — you’re referring to audra?

Adam: Hi, sharon.

Sharon: Hey. Um, you want your usual?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] You know what I like.

Sharon: Got it. So, how are things going?

Adam: [ Sighs ] Mnh.

Sharon: Ah? [ Chuckles ] How are you getting along with sally these days?

Adam: Uh, nothing has changed since the last time we spoke about it. Looks like things are over between us.

Sharon: Yeah? Well, I’m sorry to hear that. I thought you two had some potential. It seemed like you had a strong connection.

Adam: Well, I thought so, too, but, um…I guess not.

Sharon: Mm. Hey, by the way, um, I had an interesting conversation with chelsea last night. And I don’t want to alarm you or anything, but she got me kind of worried. Our conversation was rather disturbing.

Johnny: I should have just waited at crimson lights.

Chelsea: Hi, johnny. I didn’t expect to run into you here. If you’re on medicare, remember,

Chelsea: I’m actually really glad I ran into you because i want — um…I — I wanted to thank you for all that time you spent with connor at the pool the other day. He had so much fun with you. And he — he really enjoys any time he gets to spend with his older…cousin. He looks up to you, and I really appreciate how sweet and patient you are with him.

Johnny: You can stop, okay? I know the truth about him and you, and it’s not going to change anything because you are not my mom.

Nikki: I can’t believe tucker would have access to the chancellor-winters board. Hasn’t he been selling off his assets?

Victoria: That whole thing was a crock. The only thing that he was willing to part with was that bentley that he tried to give to summer and kyle.

Nikki: Ugh, thank god they didn’t accept it. That gift would have come with a lot of strings attached.

Victoria: Do you think that he bought chancellor board members gifts to get information?

Nikki: I wouldn’t put it past him. Hey, listen, if you can have a mole at chancellor-winters, so can he.

Victoria: Yes, it’s possible, but in my opinion, it’s unlikely. There is a chance, however, that devon made an offhand comment to his father.

Nikki: Oh, I don’t think he would do that. I mean, it’s not like tucker is his business adviser. There would be no reason for devon to bring it up.

Victoria: That’s true. And as far as I know, they’ve barely been in contact the past couple of years. And besides that, devon has been in the corporate world long enough to know that you keep something like that under wraps, especially with someone like tucker. He knows exactly the kind of person his father is.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. A dedicated corporate raider, like you.

Victoria: Now, don’t tell me that you share the same disapproving attitude as nicholas does because I want to acquire chancellor-winters.

Nikki: Not at all. I am simply saying you cannot underestimate tucker.

Victoria: Believe me, I’m not. Regardless of how tucker found out, it would be foolish to think that he doesn’t know something about the impending ipo.

Nikki: Yeah, well, if he does, you can be sure that he is going to make a move to try to take control of the company. So I would advise that you keep your guard up and your eyes open.

Noah: I hope audra’s sudden appearance hasn’t upset you at all. I promise I didn’t invite her here, and I no way expected her to just show up. Last time we spoke, I was still living in london. There’s been no communication since.

Allie: I know it’s over& between you guys, whether she’s 4,000 miles away or just 4.

Noah: So, you’re — you’re not concerned?

Allie: Not a bit. In fact, I — I haven’t given it another thought since last night.

Noah: Well, good — ’cause like I said, she’s absolutely no threat to us.

Abby: Don’t start with what?

Chance: Do not read into the order in which I say things, okay? Work, family. Family, work. You should know now that family is more important to me.

Abby: Well, it hasn’t really felt that way recently.

Chance: Abby, it is because i care so much about this family that I am just suggesting that you take a second and consider whether all this stuff about tucker is based on personal alliances or rivalries — or if you actually have our family’s best interests at heart. Okay? Think about it. I got to go to this meeting. I’m gonna be late.

Abby: I thought you said your meeting wasn’t for another couple of hours.

Chance: I guess I misspoke. I don’t know. I got to go now. Bye.

Abby: Bye.

Chance: [ Smooches ]

Abby: [ Sighs heavily ]

Adam: You found chelsea’s demeanor disturbing in what way?

Sharon: Well, I don’t want to break her confidence, but I did tell her that I think she should get back into therapy. Whatever chelsea’s juggling emotionally right now, it just seems like it’s a little bit too much for her to handle on her own.

Adam: [ Sighs ] And how did that suggestion go over?

Sharon: Not so well.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sharon: But, you know, you two share a bond because of connor. She might be more open to you. I think maybe she would be more open to the suggestion of therapy if it were coming from connor’s father instead of me.

Adam: Well, unfortunately, not so much. I already tried. It’s like the more that I try to address things with her, the more she pushes me away. Last time we talked, we got into it because she decided to tell connor that johnny was his brother without me being present. Even though we agreed to do it together, she just decided to push ahead on her own. It’s like she’s in this space where she just rejects anything that she doesn’t agree with. And I’ve just been noticing this downward spiral of hers for a while now.

Nikki: Yeah. So have I.

Adam: Yeah. And I’m afraid that I am responsible for her initial breakdown that she has yet to recover from. That’s why I want to help her. I want to help her for her sake and for connor’s sake.

Sharon: You can’t put all the blame on yourself for what’s happening.

Adam: I just — I don’t understand. I feel like I’m missing something, like I don’t have all the pieces. I don’t understand how all of this has led her to have some new fixation on johnny. Did you know luxury hair repair

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Chelsea: Johnny, of course not. I’m not your mother. Victoria is your mom, and i would never try to force anything on you.

Johnny: Good.

Chelsea: I just… you know, um, I just thought since we were already in each other’s lives, I didn’t want you to find out from somebody else and end up resenting us for keeping this secret from you. I didn’t want you to wonder about me.

Johnny: So, it was you. You are why my parents decided to force this on me now?

Chelsea: No. I mean, it was — it was something we decided together.

Johnny: But it was your idea in the first place. You are why my world feels like it was just flipped upside down.

Chelsea: Johnny, I’m sorry. That was not my intention. That was not my intention. I just — I wanted you to know that your birth mother cared about you. I always have, and I always will.

[ Sighs ]& And, you know, I mean, this wasn’t just about me. I thought — I thought you and connor could have a deeper connection as brothers.

Johnny: We’re cousins, okay?! And we know each other plenty. What about connor? Does he know the truth now, too?

Sharon: Adam.

Adam: Hmm?

Sharon: Please don’t repeat this to anyone, but after talking with chelsea, I get the feeling that she’s adrift. She’s looking for answers anywhere she can find them. She’s looking for someone or something just to make her feel whole.

Adam: Well, based on what I’ve seen, that rings true.

Sharon: I imagine that connor has been a focal point for her. Ever since he was born, he helps her feel grounded. But people and things outside of ourselves can only help us for so long if we don’t fix what’s going on inside. And the more and more that chelsea gets goes adrift, she looks around for someone to make her feel anchored. And right now, that anchor is johnny, and she’s clinging to that desperately.

Adam: Yeah, but, sharon, that’s not fair to johnny.

Sharon: No, it is not.

Adam: And it’s just as unfair for her to use connor to draw johnny in closer.

Sharon: Well, I don’t think that chelsea’s intentionally being malicious or trying to be harmful. I think she just doesn’t really know what she’s doing. She’s trying to stay emotionally afloat.

Adam: Well, then I guess i can’t hold her fully responsible if she doesn’t even comprehend what she’s doing is wrong. But as much as I’m concerned about her, my primary focus has to be shielding my son because i refuse to let this hurt connor.

Chelsea: Yes. Connor knows who you are. I told him shortly after billy and victoria told you about me.

Johnny: Mm. And how’d he take it? That well? Huh! Guess that just proves my point. Having this conversation was a bad idea all around. Neither connor nor I want anything to change. So, why don’t we just pretend that we never had this conversation and bring things back to the way they’re supposed to be?

[ Cellphone pings ] Sorry. I got to go. I’m in the wrong place.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Abby.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: Hey. Is everything alright with you?

Abby: Yes, of course.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: How did things go with tucker last night? Did he take my hint and just leave town?

Devon: Oh, that was a hint?

[ Both laugh ]

Abby: I guess I didn’t really hide my feelings that I truly detest the man.

Devon: Mm, you were far from subtle.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I know he is your biological father, and that makes him technically dominic’s grandfather. Ugh.

Devon: Why don’t you tell us how you really feel?

[ Both laugh ] I’d hate to see your full-out warnings and threats to people.

Abby: So, when I walked away, was he shaking with fear?

Devon: No. Not at all. Not at all. The rest of our dinner actually went really well. We just talked a lot, talked about family, talked about him coming to town to reconnect with people.

Abby: Hmm.

Devon: Least that’s what he says he’s doing. I don’t know what to make of him showing up like this. It’s so random. It’s kind of thrown me for a loop.

Abby: Yeah, it was a shock to everyone.

Devon: And from what he said, he’s planning on sticking around for a while and putting down roots.

Abby: And how do you really feel about that?

Devon: Mnh. When you can’t sleep…

[ Knock on door ]

Billy: Got a minute?

Victoria: Sure. Come on in.

Billy: I wanted to fill you in on my morning with johnny. I feel like we’re making some progress.

Victoria: How so?

Billy: Well, his sarcasm is back and in full effect. That’s for sure.

Victoria: That’s a good sign.

Billy: Yeah, it is. He was critiquing the similarities in our parenting skills. I guess we’re both using food as a coping mechanism. I was questioning why he wasn’t finishing his muffin, and he informed me that you already force-fed him a massive breakfast this morning.

Victoria: Oops. Sorry about that. I forgot that you were meeting him at the coffeehouse.

Billy: It’s all good. He feels less confused and less angry. And I’m hoping that this is him coming to terms with the news.

Victoria: I’m really relieved to hear that.

Billy: But don’t get me wrong. He definitely does not want anything to change. And I made him a promise that nothing would.

Victoria: Absolutely. And I told him the same thing. I do, however, have one concern. How is chelsea gonna react when she finds out that this little scenario of hers isn’t going her way?

Chance: Look how happy and simple things are for these kids. They’re just playing, enjoying the day, having fun. Oh, the carefree lifestyle of youth. Mm. It’s hard not to miss those days sometimes.

Chelsea: It’s us adults who inevitably yank all that innocence and free spirit away.

Chance: Hey, is something wrong?

Chelsea: The world is a cruel and unforgiving place. What’s the point in trying to make it any less horrible? Why bother trying to make things better?

Chance: Hey, I was gonna hit crimson lights and have a coffee. I know I could sure use the company, if you want to join me.

Nikki: [ Clears throat ] Sorry to interrupt you two.

Noah: Hey. It’s always good to see you, grandma.

Allie: Hi, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: Noah, this is beautiful. What a fabulous job you’ve done.

Noah: Thank you.

Nikki: Mm.

Noah: Well, I’m glad you like it. Anytime you want to come, vip section with your name on it, overflowing with sparkling cider on the house.

Nikki: Well, now, darling, i must tell you that if you keep comping everybody, you’re not gonna make a profit.

Noah: I am quite aware of that now. And judging by last night’s numbers, your warning is pretty justified.

Nikki: Oh, don’t worry about that. That was just the first night. All businesses need a little time to become successful.

Allie: That’s what I keep telling him. This place gonna blow up, noah.

Noah: Well, thank you for the encouragement.

Nikki: Um, I have something I’d like to discuss with you if you have a moment.

Noah: Oh, yeah? What’s that?

Nikki: It has to do with your time in london.

Allie: You know what? I should get going, or else I’m gonna be late. It was lovely to see you again, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: You too.

Noah: Bye, babe.

Allie: Bye.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: Allie’s lovely. It’s nice to see the two of you getting so close.

Noah: Yeah, she’s pretty great. Please. So, what did you want to know about london?

Nikki: Well, um, I was wondering if you came across any artist funds while you were there.

Noah: I reached out to a couple, but I had really limited experience.

Nikki: Have you ever heard of a company called private image limited?

Noah: No, that name doesn’t ring a bell.

Nikki: Well, actually, the fund is called wild beauty, incorporated.

Noah: Why do you ask?

Nikki: It’s related to some questions I have about diane’s time in los angeles. You didn’t live this strong, this long to get put

Noah: Okay, this is all sounding a little odd to me. Why would diane have anything to do with the art fund? She was supposedly living this quiet life in L.A. Wild beauty — they were throwing a lot of money around.

Nikki: Oh, so, you have heard of it?

Noah: Yeah, I knew someone who worked there.

Nikki: Really? Was this person a friend of yours?

Noah: Not exactly. It was the, uh — the woman i was seeing in london.

Nikki: [ Gasps ] Oh. The one who —

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, that one. Her name’s audra charles.

Nikki: Well, can you tell me a little bit about what she did there, who she worked for? I mean, it could be very important, but I-I don’t want to dredge up any bad memories for you.

Noah: Oh, no, no, it’s — it’s fine. Audra was actually already on my mind.

Nikki: Well, I just saw how happy you and allie are. So, why on earth would you be thinking of your ex?

Noah: Well, because suddenly she’s impossible to avoid.

Nikki: What do you mean?

Noah: Okay, I hadn’t seen audra since I came back from london, and then last night she shows up out of nowhere. And not only was she in genoa city, but she was right here at the club.

Nikki: She came all the way from london to attend your opening night?

Noah: She said she was here for other reasons, but — and she found out I opened up this place and wanted to check it out. Yeah, but now you’re talking about wild beauty, and this all just seems kind of weird to me.

Nikki: Yes. Very weird. And very interesting.

Devon: Honestly, abby, i don’t — I don’t really know how I feel about tucker coming back to town, whether it’s for a short period of time or permanently. You know, there’s nothing bad between us. There’s no tension. If anything, there’s just been more distance between us over the years, which is another reason why it’s so surprising that he just showed up like this.

Abby: Do you ever wish you had a closer relationship with him?

Devon: I mean, yeah, of course I do. He’s my biological father, so i would — I would love to have a tighter bond with him, especially with neil being gone. But at the same time, it’s hard to always trust his intentions, given his past. And with chancellor-winters doing so well right now, his timing is a little suspicious.

Abby: Do you think that’s why he turned up so suddenly?

Devon: I don’t want to think that, but, you know, it’s tucker. And he always has another card to play. So I can’t help but wonder what’s really going on and what his real agenda is.

Billy: I don’t want to speculate on how chelsea is going to react, but I will say that she seems a lot more fragile than I have seen her in a while.

Victoria: Come on, billy. We both know what chelsea’s capable of when she’s in a bad place, and it’s not our responsibility to temper that. The best thing that we can do is try to keep johnny as far away from her as possible. And in the meantime, I think that’s probably the safest bet for all of us.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Billy, johnny has got to be our main priority right now.

Billy: I understand that.

Victoria: He can’t deal with this kind of turmoil on his own. We’ve got to be there for him.

Billy: I agree 100%. But I can’t help but be a little worried about chelsea.

Victoria: Well, then be worried about her from afar. Chelsea needs to pull herself together and stop using our son as her crutch.

Adam: Chelsea. Hi.

Chelsea: Is sharon here?

Adam: Uh, she just stepped back in the back room.

Chelsea: What’s going on here?

Adam: What do you mean?

Chelsea: Are you and sharon conspiring against me, discussing all the things that are wrong with me?

Adam: What? No. Of course not.

Chelsea: Are you all — what, you’re all working together, trying to fix me? Is that why you brought me here?

Chance: No.

Adam: Chelsea, calm down. Nobody is conspiring against you or trying to fix you. Um, we’re just — we’re concerned about you.

Chelsea: I don’t need your concern. And I don’t need your pity. And I don’t need your judgments. All I am trying to do is spend some time with my other son. I want to be a part of his life. And I want him to be a part of mine!

[ Exhaling heavily ]

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Nate: I haven’t been operating in good faith.

Lily: Why would you do something like that?

Devon: This is about you and me, isn’t it?

Chelsea: It was such a beautiful day. I had to —

Billy: You had to what? Camp out here and wait for your moment to ambush my son?

Tucker: I’ve dreamt of this day for a long time.

Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty speeches. Why are you really here, tucker?

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Audra: [ Sighs ] It’s so good to see you, noah.

Noah: What are you doing here?

Audra: A business acquaintance recommended it. He said it was going to be the new hot spot in town. And then I did some research and discovered it was your club. So I had to check it out.

Noah: Did you?

Audra: Yes. I wouldn’t miss your opening night.

Noah: That’s a real change of attitude on your part.

Allie: Hi. I’m allie.

Audra: Oh. Aren’t you adorable.

Allie: Okay. So, how do you guys know each other?

Audra: Well, I met noah —

Noah: Audra’s just someone I used to know.

Nick: Alright, let’s get into it. What’s going on with us?

Sally: [ Chuckles ] You tell me.

Nick: I think we both really enjoy each other’s company. Maybe we have been too focused on the now, not really thinking about the consequences.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Is that what you want to talk about, the ramifications?

Sally: [ Sighs ] To be completely honest, I’m not sure I even want to have a conversation about it. In fact, I’m not even sure what it is. I don’t even know what to call what we have, other than A… situation.

Nick: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: But I just feel like i need to know where your head is at, ’cause, honestly, I don’t even know where my head is at. And I’m just worried that we might be driving blindly off of a cliff.

Sharon: Chelsea? How’s it going?

[ Liquid pouring ] Here’s your tea.

Chelsea: Sharon… I’m sorry, I, um — I was so lost in my — in my thoughts, I don’t remember ordering this.

Sharon: You didn’T. You just looked like you needed it.

Chelsea: Oh. Thank you.

Sharon: So, what’s going on?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Thinking ] At society. Meet me. Hell of a night.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Abby: Hey.

Billy: Hi.

Abby: How was the vow renewal?

Billy: It was great. It was really lovely. Yeah, there was a lot of love in the air. I had to take off a little early for a family issue, but, um, the happy couple seemed very happy.

Abby: Oh, well, I hope everything’s okay.

Billy: I hope so. I think everybody’s gonna be alright. Uh, listen, how’s dom? I know you, uh, couldn’t make it ’cause he wasn’t feeling well.

Abby: Yes. The fever is gone. He’s just a little cranky now.

Billy: Poor little guy.

Abby: Yeah.

Billy: Glad he’s better.

Abby: I was sad to miss the festivities, but I didn’t want to leave his side. He’s at home, resting comfortably, and we [Sighs] Are short-staffed. So here I am. I want to know all the details. How did summer look? Were there cake and flowers?Ah there was all of that and more. There was an actual helicopter.

Abby: A what?

Billy: We had a party crasher drop into the backyard from his helicopter.

Abby: Who was it?

Billy: Oh. You’re not gonna like this.

Abby: Tell me.

Billy: Tucker mccall.

Lily: Well, [Sighs] That should do it.

Devon: Yeah. You put in a lot of hours. You want to get some dinner?

Lily: Um, yes, I am famished. You?

Devon: Yeah. Absolutely.

Lily: Oh, billy’s at society. Do you want to join him there?

Devon: That sounds really good.

Lily: Yeah, he can tell us all about kyle and summer’s vow renewal. I want to hear everything about it.

Devon: I’m sure it was a lovely afternoon.

Tucker: Yes, you’re right. It was lovely. I was there. Hello, son.

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Abby: Tucker is back in town?

Billy: That’s right.

Abby: And he showed up at the house?

Billy: Yes, he did. You’re glossing over the whole helicopter part.

Abby: I haven’t even gotten to that part yet. I mean, this is a lot to process. Did he know that summer and kyle we renewing their vows?

Billy: Of course he did. We wanted to make an entrance, make sure everybody knew that he was back in town. He gave kyle and summer a vintage bentley like my father used to drive.

Abby: What is wrong with this guy? Who does that? “Hey, I know I wasn’t invited to your wedding, but here’s an absurdly expensive car. Enjoy.”

Billy: Tucker does. You know? Wants to make an impression.

Abby: I mean, he had to have known that no one wanted him there.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Abby: So, what is he doing? What is tucker trying to prove?

Billy: I think it was pretty clear that the whole thing was for an audience of one.

Abby: Who?

Billy: Someone that is stuck in paris.

Abby: My mom? So, you think that tucker put on this whole show trying to impress my mother?

[ Scoffs ] Well, he better give up on that dream fast, because if he wants to get near my mom, he’s gonna have to go through me first. And I am not gonna let that happen.

Devon: So, what are you doing here? When did you get to town?

Tucker: Just a few hours ago. Wanted to surprise you and maybe take you out to dinner.

Devon: I wish you would have told me you were coming.

Tucker: Well, that would have given you time to come up with an excuse to avoid me.

[ Chuckles ] No way.

Devon: I-I don’t have any reason to avoid you. We could have made plans. It’s good to see you, though, after all this time.

Tucker: Yeah. Yeah, it’s been a while.

Devon: Yeah, I know. Well, when was the last time? At that ashram in thailand?

Tucker: That’s right. So it’s been years. We have a lot to catch up on. You have a son?

Devon: Yeah, I do. Yeah. His name’s dominic.

Tucker: Wow. That’s terrific. Of course, that makes me a grandfather.

[ Laughs ] Grandpa tucker. Boy, if I could… and look at this — this newly merged company the two of you run.

Lily: Yeah.

Tucker: And, lily, would you like to join us for dinner? The three of us could compare notes.

Lily: Um, well, thank you for the offer. I’m actually — I’m meeting billy at society, so I think, in this way, four would be a crowd. But… [ Chuckles ]

Devon: That’s a good point. Yeah.

Tucker: It’s just you and I, then. You in?

Devon: Uh, sure. Yeah, why not?

Noah: Enjoy your time here. I’m sorry we can’t hang out, but it’s opening night. There’s lots to do. It was nice to see you. Excuse us.

[ Speaking indistinctly ]

Audra: [ Sighs ]

Nick: What makes you think we’re headed off a cliff?

Sally: Experience. Whenever I’ve been in a situation like this, it has always crashed and burned, and I’m talking incredibly painful. I won’t go into gory details, but just know that I tend to fall hard and take others with me. And then I [Chuckles] Behave in ways that I regret, and it always makes things worse. And then there’s the shadow of adam.

Nick: Is there something going on with the two of you I don’t know about?

Sally: No. I have been completely honest with you. I loved him. Or I thought I did.

Nick: But you still have feelings for him.

Sally: What I mean is that I saw what your brother and I had was the real thing. But once again, I did not see the end coming. I was blindsided, which is exactly why I am convinced that this situation [Inhales deeply] Will end, too, because everything does. So then the question becomes, what will we do? How will we feel when it’s over? You know, what will the fallout be? That’s what I’m afraid of. This is john.

Nick: I’ve had my fair share of failed relationships. Sometimes it was my fault. Sometimes it just wasn’t meant to be. Sometimes it was a combination of the two. So I understand your fears. It’s never fun when things end.

Sally: But the beginning part — you know, where we’re at — that’s fun.

Nick: Yeah.

Sally: We just have to determine if that’s all this is.

Nick: Okay, so, if that’s what we do — we determine that this is just fun — we could, uh, put an end to it, stop the fun?

Sally: Possibly. I mean, we’re at a turning point. You know, we can keep doing what we’re doing and not focus on the future, only on the now, which would most definitely probably end in [Sighs] Hurt feelings and some sort of pain and possibly a fiery crash.

[ Chuckles ] Or we can just put the brakes on, you know, and go back to being strictly professional, and we just end things before it gets messy. Agreed?

Lily: Uh, enjoy your dinner.

Devon: Yeah. Head in there.

Lily: Hello.

Billy: Hi.

Lily: How are you?

Billy: Better now. How are you?

Lily: Good. Um, what did you mean when you texted that you had one hell of a day?

Billy: Well, there were a few big events. One of them, you just walked through the door with.

Lily: Oh, tucker?

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: Yeah, he walked into our office out of the blue and said, “hello, son,” like he had come to town to visit devon.

Billy: And devon’s okay with that?

Lily: I mean, it was awkward, and they seem a little unsure on how to reconnect, but they’ll have to figure it out. Anyway, what happened to you after the ceremony? I thought you were going back to the office.

Billy: I planned on it. Then, I got an urgent call from chelsea.

Lily: What happened?

Billy: She had a bit of a breakdown. She told connor that she’s johnny’s biological mother, and he wasn’t any happier about it than johnny.

Lily: Wow. That’s a lot.

Billy: Yeah. She’s overwhelmed. You know, and I get it. I mean, I tried to stay with her and try and calm her down a little bit. I don’t know if it did any good. Told her that she needs to talk to someone about this — someone to help her navigate through this, and the boys, as well. Like an adoption specialist. Someone.

Lily: Yeah. I hope she’s feeling better.

Billy: Not so sure about that.

Chelsea: I’m always so amazed when you’re kind to me, sharon.

Sharon: Well, that’s an odd thing to say.

Chelsea: Well, it’s true. You’ve been good to me. And you know, you don’t have to be, considering her history.

Sharon: Oh, I feel like we’ve gotten past all that now. And I credit rey. He really saw the good in you. And that allowed me to do the same.

Chelsea: Hmm. Rey’s forgiving nature was a real turning point for me. He saw the good, even when I couldn’T. When he died, I just — I haven’t had much hope since. It’s like, anytime I try to do the right thing, it blows up in my face.

Sharon: Well, what specifically are you referring to?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] I convinced billy and victoria to tell johnny the truth, that I’m his biological mother.

Sharon: And that didn’t go so well?

Chelsea: Completely backfired. Johnny doesn’t want anything to do with me. Then, I told connor, thinking it would make him happy to discover he has a brother in johnny. But that didn’t go well either. I was just trying to be honest. I was trying to protect the boys from eventually having to find out that some of their history had been hidden from them. But now they’re angry. They’re upset, and they don’t want anything to do with me.

[ Sighs ] Why can’t I do anything right?

Noah: Just ignore her. Allie: Yeah, sure, I can do that right now. But, you know, it’s looks like it’s gonna get harder and harder. She seems pretty determined to get your attention.

Noah: I’m not gonna let her get to me.

Allie: Noah, how do you know her?

Noah: It’s from before i moved to genoa city.

Allie: Ah. Could you be less specific?

Noah: She’s from my past. How is that?

Allie: Not very helpful, to be honest. Where do you know her from? Did you guys go to kindergarten together? Were you in a band?

Noah: I don’t really want to get into it, okay? I haven’t talked to in a long time.

Allie: Um, if seeing her wasn’t such a big deal, why are you being so evasive? You’ve been acting weird ever since we —

Noah: Look, I got a lot going on tonight, so if we can just not get into this…

Allie: You know, it doesn’t say a lot about our relationship when you can’t talk about something as simple as a woman from your past.

Noah: You’re right. I’m sor– I’m sorry. Okay? You’re right. I just — I wasn’t expecting to see her. I’m not really sure how to handle this.

Allie: [ Sighs ] Who is she? And please be honest.

Noah: Audra is the woman that I was seeing in london.

Allie: The one who broke your heart.

Noah: [ Sighs ] Hi, my name is reggie

Noah: Audra didn’t break my heart. Felt that way at the time, but looking back on it, I realize we just weren’t meant to be. It took getting away from her to realize how toxic our relationship was.

Allie: Okay, I — I can understand that. But why is she here, noah? I-I-I don’t mean to be direct, but is she trying to rekindle things with you?

Noah: No, that’s doubtful. Things got pretty bad towards the end. It was a lot of yelling, slamming doors, saying we didn’t want to see each other anymore, which is why it’s so weird that she’s here pretending to be all excited for me. You know, if she’s trying to get my attention, she’s too late. I only have eyes for you.

Audra: Thank you.

Nick: Way I see it, sally, is we got two options. We can put an end to this right now, go on living our lives, avoid any chance of heartbreak or pain.

Sally: Sounds pretty grim.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Does, doesn’t it?

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: It’s my experience that when I live like that, too safe, I’m not happy. Get this bad attitude. I really like the good stuff. You know?

Sally: So, what’s the second option?

Nick: Maybe it’s because I just came from summer and kyle’s vow renewal… but I’m hopeful. I’m not cynical.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] So, the second option is we just see where this takes us?

Nick: Yeah, we don’t second-guess this, we don’t overthink it. Just jump right into the deep end, start swimming.

Tucker: Hey, do you have a photo of dominic? I’d love to see him.

Devon: Yeah, I have a thousand photos of dominic. Yeah. Here’s one from his first birthday party, just a few weeks ago.

Tucker: Oh, man! Oh!

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Very nice. Devon, you must be so proud.

Devon: Yeah, of course I am.

Tucker: And he’s a handsome tyke, isn’t he?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: I’d love to meet him.

Devon: Uh, yeah. Yeah, I think we can arrange for that to happen.

Tucker: Good.

Devon: I share custody with abby and chance. So we’ll find a day soon…

Tucker: Okay.

Devon: …And make it work.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Tucker: Oh.

Devon: Hey.

Tucker: Speak of the devil. Hey, abby, how are you? We were just actually looking at photos of dominic.

Abby: Don’t try to ingratiate yourself with me. Nobody wants you here.

Devon: Abby, we’re just having dinner.

Abby: And don’t get near my mom. She wants nothing to do with you.

Tucker: Right. Uh, well, you’re — you’re probably right about that point for now, but I think if I am able to have a face-to-face with ashley, she’ll understand that things have changed.

Abby: Well, if you came to town to make inroads with my mother, you’re wasting your time.

Tucker: There are other reasons I’m — not least of which is to reconnect with my son and — and meet my grandson.

Abby: The only thing I hate more than the idea of you face-to-face with my mother is you anywhere near my son. I brought in ensure max protein

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Lily: You know, I think i just realized why you always want to help chelsea.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: I think it’s because you two are cut from the same cloth.

Billy: What is that supposed to mean?

Lily: Well, I mean, she’s — you know, she’s smart, she’s ambitious, she’s attractive. And even with all of her talent, you know, you’d think that she would be on top of the world, but she always seems to get in her own way.

Billy: And that’s what you think about me?

Lily: I think that’s what you think about you. I’m — all I’m doing is I’m pointing out what you two have in common and why I think you’re always team chelsea.

Billy: I wouldn’t go that far. I mean, I feel like I’ve been strong with her, you know, making sure that she respects johnny and victoria’s boundaries and trying to stop her from working her way into my son’s life.

Lily: Yeah, but you were sympathetic to her wanting to tell johnny that she’s his biological mother. And even though it upset him, you’re not angry with her.

Billy: No, I’m not. I’m genuinely worried about her.

Sharon: You know, it might not be as bad as you think. The news is fresh for the boys right now. You’re just seeing their initial reaction. After some time, they may feel very differently.

Chelsea: That’s a possibility. Or they could go further down this path and both end up hating me.

Sharon: How were you hoping johnny would take this news?

Chelsea: Well, I was hoping he wouldn’t recoil at the mention of my name. I mean, I would have even settled on him just — [Sighs] Just being willing to talk to me.

Sharon: I mean, if he were here right now or, I don’t know, you run into him at the park later today, what would you say?

Chelsea: That I’m not trying to replace victoria as this mom, that I just want to be there for him. If he gets into trouble, if you ever need someone, that — that I’m here, that I’ll always have his back.

Sharon: Sounds good.

Chelsea: [ Sniffles ] You’re acting like my therapist again.

Sharon: No, no, I promise, I am not trying to do that. I just thought you needed someone to listen.

Chelsea: Do you remember when you tried to help me after my stroke?

Sharon: I don’t think I’ll ever forget it.

Chelsea: I hated you. I was paranoid, not myself. It drove me to do dangerous things. I nearly killed rey. I framed adam. I — I was so destructive. But you helped me back then, and now — now here you are, helping me now.

Sharon: Why are you bringing that up now?

Chelsea: Because anytime I try to be a better person, I mess it up. But you — you’re a natural. So, how do you do it? What’s your secret?

[ Breathing heavily ]

Audra: Hello again.

Noah: What are you doing in genoa city, audra?

Audra: Look, I swear I didn’t know you were here. I was recruited by jill abbott to do some consulting on some financial strategy for chancellor-winters. That’s why I’m in town. Look, I didn’t come looking for you. I’m not trying to win you back or anything of the sort.

Noah: I’m sorry if I was rude earlier. I was just — you know, I was little caught off guard, seeing after all this time.

Audra: I’m glad to see you. And I like that you seem happy. Your friend is so cute. Your club is amazing. I’m impressed.

Noah: Thank you. I’m proud of it.

Audra: You should be.

Noah: And I’m glad to be back home. So, allie — she’s a big part ofha she’s helped me see what I’m missing. And now I can see this place through her eyes.

Audra: That’s wonderful. I’m genuinely pleased for you. Truly.

Nick: Listen, if you tell me you have more chapters in your story with adam, then I will back off.

Sally: You would do that?

Nick: I’ll do it for you. It’s something else I’ve learned over the years — that if this isn’t what we both want and need, then it’s — yeah, it’s not good.

Sally: Okay. So, then maybe… defining it will ruin it.

Nick: It is a possibility.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: If you label something, you tend to change your behavior to fit the label. That doesn’t work.

Sally: Okay, so, then let’s not define it.

Nick: Works for me.

Sally: Okay, so we have decided to do nothing.

Nick: Which is great, ’cause I’m really good at doing nothing.

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Nick: There’s something I have learned from this conversation.

Sally: What’s that?

Nick: Whatever this is, I like it. I don’t want it to end.

Tucker: No, don’t worry about abby. I’ve — I’ve had a lot of worse things said to me.

[ Both chuckle ]Tucker: [ Chuckles ] I always enjoyed abby anyway. You know, she, uh — does she still ride horseback naked?

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Uh, no, I don’t think so. I think that was a one-time deal.

Tucker: Hmm. Maybe if I moved back to genoa city, she and I will become friends.

Devon: How long are you planning to stay in town?

Tucker: Um, long enough to get back under ashley’s radar, which includes abby, of course, and my new grandson.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Hmm.

Tucker: I’m not here to cause any trouble.

Devon: So, why are you here after all this time away?

Tucker: I don’t know, I just — I love this town. It’S… [ Chuckles ] It’s as good a reason as any, as far as I’m concerned.

Devon: Alright, well, let’s try this. What have you been doing since the last time we saw each other in thailand?

Tucker: Well, back then, I was on a journey of, um,

[Chuckles] Introspection.

Devon: Hmm.

Tucker: And, uh, I was looking for… I don’t know what. A — a more meaningful life or [Inhales deeply] A deeper level of understanding. Whatever it was, I didn’t find it.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: So I took the route of, um, thrill-seeking…

Devon: Huh?

Tucker: …And taking bigger and bigger risks, not only in business but having adventures. You know, I was skydiving and paragliding and deep-sea fishing. And then I started racing. I guess I was chasing that next level of understanding racing the back roads of the riviera, between cannes and san remo.

Devon: Wow. Well, did you find what you were looking for?

Tucker: Yes, I did, but not where I expected it. I found it when I woke up in a hospital bed in monte carlo. Once upon a time, before jill said yes.

Devon: So, those rumors about you being injured in that car accident were true?

Tucker: That’s right. I downplayed it when you reached out to me, made it seem like the injuries were minor, because I didn’t want to worry you. But, yeah, I nearly died.

Devon: And why wouldn’t you be honest with me about something like that?

Tucker: Man, you just — you’ve had enough loss in your life, and I did not want to add to any of your pain.

[ Sighs ] So, yeah, I was in that hospital for weeks. And ironically, after all the years of searching for answers, this was my epiphany. There is nothing bigger out there. There’s nothing more to find. There’s no — there’s no bigger thrill than — than just living every day. Every day to its fullest, in the present moment. ‘Cause this is it, man. This is the only life we got. There are no second chances. And you just got to make the most of the time you have. And I vowed to myself, “if I recover, that’s precisely what I’m gonna do.”

Devon: Well, we’ve — we’ve all heard reformation stories from you before.

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: An avalanche.

Tucker: Yeah, I know, but this is different. And this is…

[ Sighs ] This made me reevaluate who I really am, fundamentally, what I want and — and what really matters to me. And I got to tell you, devon, that reconnecting with you is at the top of that list.

Audra: So, I-I haven’t been here long, but I love it.

Noah: Excuse me. I actually got to take care of something. But in case I-I don’t see you before you leave, I hope you have a good night. And thank you for checking the place out.

Audra: Hmm. Of course.

Noah: What were you doing with sally spectra for so long?

Nick: She is the ceo of newman media. We just had a lot of things to discuss.

Noah: That didn’t really look like a work meeting. So, what’s the situation?

Nick: It’s a situation with no name.

Noah: Alright, I hope you know what you’re doing.

Nick: I do.

Noah: I bet summer would have a lot to say about this. She and kyle — they were supposed to be here tonight, but they canceled last minute. You dodged a bullet there. How do you think she’d react, seeing you and sally after she almost sabotaged their whole relationship?

Sharon: You know, from where I sit, I have to say, I’m impressed that you’ve worked so hard to become a better person, with success.

Chelsea: I don’t know about that.

Sharon: Well, it’s true. You’re a concerned and attentive mother to connor. And just because the boys are having a hard time accepting this news right now, that you’re johnny’s biological mother, doesn’t mean you should jump to the conclusion that nothing in your life is working.

Chelsea: You know, it’s — it’s no wonder rey was so in love with you. You two were made for each other. Both so forgiving, even when you have every reason not to be.

Sharon: Chelsea… I think you need help. I mean, not from me, but you do need to see a professional. And I can recommend some people. I can even make some phone calls tonight if you want, but the sooner the better.

Chelsea: What? You think I need help tonight?

Music (“I swear”) plays

Chelsea: Is that why you got me to open up — so you can imply I’m unstable and pathetic?

Sharon: Chelsea, calm down.

Chelsea: You think I need help right now?!

Sharon: It was a suggestion.

Chelsea: I know what you’re doing, sharon. You’re trying to make yourself look good, so you want to insinuate that I’m some lunatic!

Sharon: Not at all. Will you please sit down so we can talk about this?

Chelsea: I will absolutely not sit down. I should have never said anything. I should have never trusted you. You know, everybody in this town wants to assume the worst about me. You are no different!

Sharon: Chelsea! Don’t go!

Nick: Listen, I think the bad blood between sally and her sister is in the past. Summer is on top of the world right now. Let’s not create problems where there are none.

Noah: Alright, man, I trust you know what you’re doing.

Nick: I got this. Proud of you. Let’s talk tomorrow.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Everything okay with your dad?

Noah: Yeah, yeah, I hope so. Are you good?

Allie: Yeah. Great night.

Noah: You know, it’s not a completely great night yet.

Allie: Oh? Why is that?

Noah: I’ve only had one dance with you.

Billy: Are you worried about devon?

Lily: No, no, no, he can handle himself. No, I’m just curious. I mean, tucker has been gone for years, and all of a sudden he shows up out of the blue, when chancellor-winters is about to go public. I just think the timing is suspect.

Billy: Let’s go.

Tucker: So, I hope you can tell that I’m serious. Son… I’m proud of you.

[ Chuckles ] Uh… I’m proud of the work you’ve done, uh, in business. Proud of what you’ve accomplished in your private life. I mean, uh… my grandson. And this merger of your business, that’s a big deal.

Devon: Well, I appreciate you saying that very much. Um… do you have business in town, or is this more just a personal visit for you?

Tucker: Well, when you get to my position, there’s always a little bit of both.

Devon: Right. Right. There was a time when you were trying to take over every major corporation in town. You remember that? Has your new outlook made you reconsider your goal of world domination?

Tucker: When I look back at those power plays, I think it was just an excuse to stay in genoa city. And now I’ve got better excuses. Got you and dominic and ashley. I hope, ashley. And I know that us reconnecting is not gonna be easy, because we’ve got a lot of lost time between us.

Devon: Yeah. Yeah, we do. And it’s, uh — it’s definitely not gonna happen over one dinner.

Tucker: No. [ Chuckles ] So, shall we have lunch?

[ Both laugh ] Are you free tomorrow?

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Am I being too pushy?

Devon: No, no, you’re not being too pushy at all. You’re fine. I’m sure we can figure out a day or two, but, uh, I would like you to do me a favor if you can. I don’t want you to interfere with the abbotts.

Tucker: I know.

Devon: I don’t want you to try and insert yourself into ashley’s life or abby’s life if they don’t want to talk to you. Okay? Because I would really appreciate if you just let me orchestrate your meeting dominic.

Tucker: Of course. And I have no interest whatsoever in forcing myself where I’m not welcome.

Devon: Good.

Tucker: I’m gonna take my best shot [Inhales deeply] And accept defeat… if it comes to that.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Chelsea: Johnny, of course not. I’m not your mother. Victoria is your mom, and i would never try to force anything on you.

Johnny: Good.

Chelsea: I just… you know, um, I just thought since we were already in each other’s lives, I didn’t want you to find out from somebody else and end up resenting us for keeping this secret from you. I didn’t want you to wonder about me.

Johnny: So, it was you. You are why my parents decided to force this on me now?

Chelsea: No. I mean, it was — it was something we decided together.

Johnny: But it was your idea in the first place. You are why my world feels like it was just flipped upside down.

Chelsea: Johnny, I’m sorry. That was not my intention. That was not my intention. I just — I wanted you to know that your birth mother cared about you. I always have, and I always will.

[ Sighs ]& And, you know, I mean, this wasn’t just about me. I thought — I thought you and connor could have a deeper connection as brothers.

Johnny: We’re cousins, okay?! And we know each other plenty. What about connor? Does he know the truth now, too?

Sharon: Adam.

Adam: Hmm?

Sharon: Please don’t repeat this to anyone, but after talking with chelsea, I get the feeling that she’s adrift. She’s looking for answers anywhere she can find them. She’s looking for someone or something just to make her feel whole.

Adam: Well, based on what I’ve seen, that rings true.

Sharon: I imagine that connor has been a focal point for her. Ever since he was born, he helps her feel grounded. But people and things outside of ourselves can only help us for so long if we don’t fix what’s going on inside. And the more and more that chelsea gets goes adrift, she looks around for someone to make her feel anchored. And right now, that anchor is johnny, and she’s clinging to that desperately.

Adam: Yeah, but, sharon, that’s not fair to johnny.

Sharon: No, it is not.

Adam: And it’s just as unfair for her to use connor to draw johnny in closer.

Sharon: Well, I don’t think that chelsea’s intentionally being malicious or trying to be harmful. I think she just doesn’t really know what she’s doing. She’s trying to stay emotionally afloat.

Adam: Well, then I guess i can’t hold her fully responsible if she doesn’t even comprehend what she’s doing is wrong. But as much as I’m concerned about her, my primary focus has to be shielding my son because i refuse to let this hurt connor.

Chelsea: Yes. Connor knows who you are. I told him shortly after billy and victoria told you about me.

Johnny: Mm. And how’d he take it? That well? Huh! Guess that just proves my point. Having this conversation was a bad idea all around. Neither connor nor I want anything to change. So, why don’t we just pretend that we never had this conversation and bring things back to the way they’re supposed to be?

[ Cellphone pings ] Sorry. I got to go. I’m in the wrong place.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Abby.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: Hey. Is everything alright with you?

Abby: Yes, of course.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: How did things go with tucker last night? Did he take my hint and just leave town?

Devon: Oh, that was a hint?

[ Both laugh ]

Abby: I guess I didn’t really hide my feelings that I truly detest the man.

Devon: Mm, you were far from subtle.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I know he is your biological father, and that makes him technically dominic’s grandfather. Ugh.

Devon: Why don’t you tell us how you really feel?

[ Both laugh ] I’d hate to see your full-out warnings and threats to people.

Abby: So, when I walked away, was he shaking with fear?

Devon: No. Not at all. Not at all. The rest of our dinner actually went really well. We just talked a lot, talked about family, talked about him coming to town to reconnect with people.

Abby: Hmm.

Devon: Least that’s what he says he’s doing. I don’t know what to make of him showing up like this. It’s so random. It’s kind of thrown me for a loop.

Abby: Yeah, it was a shock to everyone.

Devon: And from what he said, he’s planning on sticking around for a while and putting down roots.

Abby: And how do you really feel about that?

Devon: Mnh. When you can’t sleep…

[ Knock on door ]

Billy: Got a minute?

Victoria: Sure. Come on in.

Billy: I wanted to fill you in on my morning with johnny. I feel like we’re making some progress.

Victoria: How so?

Billy: Well, his sarcasm is back and in full effect. That’s for sure.

Victoria: That’s a good sign.

Billy: Yeah, it is. He was critiquing the similarities in our parenting skills. I guess we’re both using food as a coping mechanism. I was questioning why he wasn’t finishing his muffin, and he informed me that you already force-fed him a massive breakfast this morning.

Victoria: Oops. Sorry about that. I forgot that you were meeting him at the coffeehouse.

Billy: It’s all good. He feels less confused and less angry. And I’m hoping that this is him coming to terms with the news.

Victoria: I’m really relieved to hear that.

Billy: But don’t get me wrong. He definitely does not want anything to change. And I made him a promise that nothing would.

Victoria: Absolutely. And I told him the same thing. I do, however, have one concern. How is chelsea gonna react when she finds out that this little scenario of hers isn’t going her way?

Chance: Look how happy and simple things are for these kids. They’re just playing, enjoying the day, having fun. Oh, the carefree lifestyle of youth. Mm. It’s hard not to miss those days sometimes.

Chelsea: It’s us adults who inevitably yank all that innocence and free spirit away.

Chance: Hey, is something wrong?

Chelsea: The world is a cruel and unforgiving place. What’s the point in trying to make it any less horrible? Why bother trying to make things better?

Chance: Hey, I was gonna hit crimson lights and have a coffee. I know I could sure use the company, if you want to join me.

Nikki: [ Clears throat ] Sorry to interrupt you two.

Noah: Hey. It’s always good to see you, grandma.

Allie: Hi, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: Noah, this is beautiful. What a fabulous job you’ve done.

Noah: Thank you.

Nikki: Mm.

Noah: Well, I’m glad you like it. Anytime you want to come, vip section with your name on it, overflowing with sparkling cider on the house.

Nikki: Well, now, darling, i must tell you that if you keep comping everybody, you’re not gonna make a profit.

Noah: I am quite aware of that now. And judging by last night’s numbers, your warning is pretty justified.

Nikki: Oh, don’t worry about that. That was just the first night. All businesses need a little time to become successful.

Allie: That’s what I keep telling him. This place gonna blow up, noah.

Noah: Well, thank you for the encouragement.

Nikki: Um, I have something I’d like to discuss with you if you have a moment.

Noah: Oh, yeah? What’s that?

Nikki: It has to do with your time in london.

Allie: You know what? I should get going, or else I’m gonna be late. It was lovely to see you again, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: You too.

Noah: Bye, babe.

Allie: Bye.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: Allie’s lovely. It’s nice to see the two of you getting so close.

Noah: Yeah, she’s pretty great. Please. So, what did you want to know about london?

Nikki: Well, um, I was wondering if you came across any artist funds while you were there.

Noah: I reached out to a couple, but I had really limited experience.

Nikki: Have you ever heard of a company called private image limited?

Noah: No, that name doesn’t ring a bell.

Nikki: Well, actually, the fund is called wild beauty, incorporated.

Noah: Why do you ask?

Nikki: It’s related to some questions I have about diane’s time in los angeles. You didn’t live this strong, this long to get put

Noah: Okay, this is all sounding a little odd to me. Why would diane have anything to do with the art fund? She was supposedly living this quiet life in L.A. Wild beauty — they were throwing a lot of money around.

Nikki: Oh, so, you have heard of it?

Noah: Yeah, I knew someone who worked there.

Nikki: Really? Was this person a friend of yours?

Noah: Not exactly. It was the, uh — the woman i was seeing in london.

Nikki: [ Gasps ] Oh. The one who —

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, that one. Her name’s audra charles.

Nikki: Well, can you tell me a little bit about what she did there, who she worked for? I mean, it could be very important, but I-I don’t want to dredge up any bad memories for you.

Noah: Oh, no, no, it’s — it’s fine. Audra was actually already on my mind.

Nikki: Well, I just saw how happy you and allie are. So, why on earth would you be thinking of your ex?

Noah: Well, because suddenly she’s impossible to avoid.

Nikki: What do you mean?

Noah: Okay, I hadn’t seen audra since I came back from london, and then last night she shows up out of nowhere. And not only was she in genoa city, but she was right here at the club.

Nikki: She came all the way from london to attend your opening night?

Noah: She said she was here for other reasons, but — and she found out I opened up this place and wanted to check it out. Yeah, but now you’re talking about wild beauty, and this all just seems kind of weird to me.

Nikki: Yes. Very weird. And very interesting.

Devon: Honestly, abby, i don’t — I don’t really know how I feel about tucker coming back to town, whether it’s for a short period of time or permanently. You know, there’s nothing bad between us. There’s no tension. If anything, there’s just been more distance between us over the years, which is another reason why it’s so surprising that he just showed up like this.

Abby: Do you ever wish you had a closer relationship with him?

Devon: I mean, yeah, of course I do. He’s my biological father, so i would — I would love to have a tighter bond with him, especially with neil being gone. But at the same time, it’s hard to always trust his intentions, given his past. And with chancellor-winters doing so well right now, his timing is a little suspicious.

Abby: Do you think that’s why he turned up so suddenly?

Devon: I don’t want to think that, but, you know, it’s tucker. And he always has another card to play. So I can’t help but wonder what’s really going on and what his real agenda is.

Billy: I don’t want to speculate on how chelsea is going to react, but I will say that she seems a lot more fragile than I have seen her in a while.

Victoria: Come on, billy. We both know what chelsea’s capable of when she’s in a bad place, and it’s not our responsibility to temper that. The best thing that we can do is try to keep johnny as far away from her as possible. And in the meantime, I think that’s probably the safest bet for all of us.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Billy, johnny has got to be our main priority right now.

Billy: I understand that.

Victoria: He can’t deal with this kind of turmoil on his own. We’ve got to be there for him.

Billy: I agree 100%. But I can’t help but be a little worried about chelsea.

Victoria: Well, then be worried about her from afar. Chelsea needs to pull herself together and stop using our son as her crutch.

Adam: Chelsea. Hi.

Chelsea: Is sharon here?

Adam: Uh, she just stepped back in the back room.

Chelsea: What’s going on here?

Adam: What do you mean?

Chelsea: Are you and sharon conspiring against me, discussing all the things that are wrong with me?

Adam: What? No. Of course not.

Chelsea: Are you all — what, you’re all working together, trying to fix me? Is that why you brought me here?

Chance: No.

Adam: Chelsea, calm down. Nobody is conspiring against you or trying to fix you. Um, we’re just — we’re concerned about you.

Chelsea: I don’t need your concern. And I don’t need your pity. And I don’t need your judgments. All I am trying to do is spend some time with my other son. I want to be a part of his life. And I want him to be a part of mine!

[ Exhaling heavily ]

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

Nate: I haven’t been operating in good faith.

Lily: Why would you do something like that?

Devon: This is about you and me, isn’t it?

Chelsea: It was such a beautiful day. I had to —

Billy: You had to what? Camp out here and wait for your moment to ambush my son?

Tucker: I’ve dreamt of this day for a long time.

Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty speeches. Why are you really here, tucker? Coverage, care, get it all. <

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