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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Chelsea: It’s just so victor to completely blindside adam and sell newman media to victoria.

Chloe: We were blindsided, too. The fate of our fashion brand now hangs in the balance.

[ Sighing ] Just all of that hard work and effort could be for nothing.

Chelsea: No! Not if adam stays on at newman/locke after the acquisition. Then I think our jobs will be safe. And, you know, adam’s invested a lot in our platform, too. I don’t think he would just dump us.

Chloe: I wouldn’t be so sure of that. I hate leaving our fate in adam’s hands.

Lauren: Here you go. What are you doing?

Michael: Uh, a little business.

Lauren: For victor?

Michael: He is my new boss now.

Lauren: Ah! The madness starts. Okay, what does he want?

Michael: Um, actually, i don’t quite know, which is unfortunately often the case with him. The man gives you half the story half the time.

Lauren: Which is why I found it so odd that you were eager to go back to work for him.

Michael: Well, he, not unlike yourself, keeps life interesting. For example, I do know that the newman media sale will soon be public knowledge, but, after that, what his next move will be… is anybody’s guess.

Victor: Hello, my baby.

Nikki: Hi. You look like you’re deep in thought.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: Is that because adam gave you his decision about staying with newman/locke?

Victor: Uh, not yet, no.

Nikki: Any idea which way he’s leaning?

Victor: Your guess is as good as mine.

Nikki: Well, I’m sure he has a lot to think about. That was a bold move, handing his company to victoria.

Victor: Well, yeah. But it’s not as if he has been left to his own devices. He’s been guaranteed to run the newman media division as he had before, you know?

Nikki: What are you prepared to do if he says no?

Ashland: Well, let’s say that adam says yes to staying on board. How is that going to affect the way things run around here?

Victoria: You don’t have to worry about that. It’s never gonna come to pass.

Ashland: Well, how can you be so sure?

Victoria: Because adam would never deign to work under me.

Ashland: Well, if he had no intention of entertaining the offer, wouldn’t he have turned it down by now?

Victoria: I’m telling you. Adam would rather eat glass than take orders from me. He made that perfectly clear when I told him about the acquisition. And the reason that we haven’t heard from him? It’s just another one of his mind games. He loves keeping people hanging…

Ashland: Mm.

Victoria: …By the fingernails, if possible.

Adam: Come in.

Sally: I hope I’m not bothering you.

Adam: Uh…you’re not… yet.

Sally: I just wanted to see if you made your decision yet and to let you know I’m available for another pep talk if need be.

Adam: That will not be necessary, because I have made up my mind.

Sally: And?

Adam: And you will hear my verdict very soon.

Sally: Adam!

[ Sighs ]

Nate: Boy, did I need this day off from the hospital.

Elena: Me too. It’s nice to just be able to relax and spend a little time together.

Nate: Though I can see the mountain of paperwork piling up for me.

Elena: Well, what are you gonna do? Comes with the territory, mr. Chief of surgery.

Nate: It does, but I honestly didn’t realize how much of the job was administrative when i took it. Maybe I should take ashland up on his offer to work for newman/locke.

Nick: Alright, let’s hear it. How’d it go with your college counselor?

Faith: Great! She helped me narrow down my list of schools to a few that stood out. The university of michigan is my favorite so far. I’m looking forward to visiting it in a couple weeks with mom.

Nick: Go, blue! Alright. What about it? Is it the campus, the location, the arts program?

Faith: Those are all pluses, but they also have a really good business program.

Nick: Business. I didn’t know that was something you were interested in.

Faith: Yeah, I’ve been thinking lately that I might want to go into the fashion or beauty industry, like summer and aunt victoria did.

Adam: We need to talk.

Victoria: Adam. Listen. Um, I really appreciate you coming by to give your decision in person. But, you know, there’s really no reason to belabor this. Thank you for everything that you did for newman media, and we promise to take very good care of it from here. And good luck in your future endeavor.

Adam: Wow, you are very sure of yourself.

Victoria: That’s because you and I both know that this is the only answer that makes any sense.

Adam: Then call me crazy, but I’m not moving on to another job. I’m gonna stay with the company once the sale goes through.

Victoria: Is that right?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: Hm.

Adam: I’m a team player, and I didn’t want to dump such an important piece of family legacy in your lap when you already have so much on your plate.

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Chloe: In the back of my mind, I always worried about accepting a job offer from adam, that it would be a mistake, because we have poured out our blood, sweat, and tears into creating this platform, one that I’m really proud of, and for what? I mean, it could all be over tomorrow. Someone else could be running it.

Chelsea: That’s all true, and I understand your frustration. But I’m not giving up yet. Okay? I know that you’ve been working on this platform a lot longer than I have, so you’re more invested, but I think we need to fight.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] I’m just so glad to hear you say that. I…I have put so much energy into this, mainly for you. I’ve really felt like I owed you this after everything that i have put you through. And this is not just about work or business for me. I really just wanted to say thank you for always standing by me. And I just wanted you to have a special place to come home to and a safe place to land. So, I agree with you 100%. We should not let this obstacle get in our way.

Chelsea: Good. Then, we are on the same page, because together we are a force to be reckoned with.

Chloe: Yeah.

Chelsea: And you know what? We don’t have to leave our fate solely in the hands of adam. Come with me.

Chloe: What — where are we going?

Chelsea: Straight to the top.

Chloe: Oh!

Nick: So, where did this interest in business come from, because I had not heard this before.

Faith: I really liked the econ class that I took, and i have some great role models in our family. I really look up to aunt victoria, summer, and grandma. Mom, too — she’s worked in the business world before, not to mention running this place. So, maybe I inherited the gene.

Nick: Your mother is definitely inspirational. And I have every “faith” in you, too. See what I did there?

Faith: Ugh! Dad!

Nick: Look, kid. You know I’m your biggest fan. I think you’re so smart and driven, and I believe you can do whatever you want in this world, including business, if that’s what you decide to pursue.

Faith: Thank you. And I’m not saying for sure i want to do this yet, but I do like the idea. So, I at least want to explore it.

Nick: Yeah, well, the good news is, you don’t have to decide right now, right? You can try all kinds of things and then make a choice when it feels right.

Faith: Yeah, I know. Moses had his heart set on being a doctor, and then he didn’T. He totally changed his mind. So, I realize that my feelings might change, too.

Nick: Well, I understand being inspired by your family, but, also, you know, I want to make sure that they don’t have too much influence on you, you know? I mean, does this interest in business have anything to do with your grandfather?

Faith: No, not at all.

Nick: So, he didn’t try and talk to you or give you any advice about this?

Faith: I swear. He didn’t say anything to me. But I look up to him, too, and i think that he’d probably be happy to hear that it’s possible I’ll follow in his footsteps.

Nick: Oh, yeah. He will be thrilled.

Faith: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Enough business talk — let’s go have some lunch.

Nikki: Well, I would love that, but I’m not gonna let you dodge my question. I know you’re disappointed in adam, but I also know how much you value your father-son relationship with him, and you two have come a long way.

Victor: We have, indeed, and I will do everything in my power to maintain a good relationship with my son, okay?

Nikki: Well, I will always be wary of adam, but that doesn’t mean I want to see the two of you in a big blowup again.

Victor: Don’t you worry. If he does not want to work at newman/locke, I have a plan “B.”

Nikki:, Darling, you always have a plan “B.”

Victor: [ Laughs ] My baby, you know that I’m always a move or two ahead of everyone else.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. I do.

Victor: Yes. Here we go.

Victoria: I can’t lie. I’m surprised that you want to stay on with the company. But if that’s the case, then welcome aboard.

Adam: Oh, well, thank you. Technically, I’ve been on board, so maybe I should be welcoming you.

Ashland: I hope that we can make this a seamless and conflict-free transition.

Adam: That is exactly what i want, as well.

Victoria: Yes, that’s everyone’s goal, and I’m sure that dad is gonna be thrilled with your choice, since he fought so incredibly hard to keep your job safe.

Adam: I think my work speaks for itself. The success of newman media is enough to convince you that i know what I’m doing. Oh, and I expect to maintain the same level of autonomy that i have enjoyed thus far.

Victoria: Not so fast. Better skin from your body wash?

Victoria: Well, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I prefer to see where you can take things before I give you complete autonomy.

Adam: Should we ask your business partner what he thinks, since my sister doesn’t seem to be consulting with you about a company that once was yours.

Victoria: Oh, don’t be ridiculous. We talk constantly.

Adam: Look. Certainly, you can recognize that I’ve taken former cyaxares to new heights, right?

Ashland: I’m gonna have to agree with victoria. While you have done a yeoman’s job running the company to this point, there will be changes coming. And once the sale is final, and newman media merges with chanccomm, it’s going to be a much larger division. Instant autonomy might be a bit much under those circumstances.

Victoria: Exactly. We are in complete agreement. You’re gonna have to prove that you can run an entity that is essentially double the size of the one that you’re currently managing.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Need I remind you that I once ran newman enterprises?

Victoria: Oh, yes, i remember.

Adam: Well…I’m going to take this as a challenge. And I look forward to showing you what I am capable of. Now, since we have a plan, who wants to break the good news to dad?

Nate: Ashland presented a pretty tempting offer. He suggested using my medical expertise to try to do good on a larger scale. He even offered to mentor me in the private sector.

Elena: Yeah, and I remember you telling me about the business classes you took back when you were in school. They actually helped us a lot when we were setting up the clinic.

Nate: Yeah, one of my professors suggested I take those classes. I really enjoyed them because they exercised another part of my brain.

Elena: I assume you’re not actually considering giving up chief of surgery to do something like that?

Nate: No, no. I…I truly thought ashland was kidding until he brought up askmdnow.

Elena: Wait. What? Is he trying to replace me with you?

Nate: No! No. No, not at all. Ashland thinks you’re doing great. He was talking about expanding the mission of the site, thinking bigger and taking it further, which is great for you. Ashland and victoria see the value in the site, and they don’t plan on disbanding it.

Elena: So…are you considering it at all?

Nate: Even though I don’t have the same passion for this chief job as I did being a surgeon, it doesn’t mean I’m ready to leave the hospital altogether.

Elena: And you’re not able to do the job that you love… because of me.

Chloe: Hey, could we get a minute of your time?

Victoria: Oh, look. I’m sorry. I’m swamped. You’re gonna have to make an appointment.

Chelsea: Oh, I promise we’ll make this quick.

Chloe: Yeah, we’ll get right to the point.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Victoria: Alright. Just please make it quick.

Chloe: Adam told chelsea about the sale. Congratulations on that. And we look forward to working with you, whether adam decides to stay or not. And we are just hoping that you are going to honor our contract with newman media because we are fully committed to newman fashion’s success.

Chelsea: And we’d be happy to share with you everything we’ve accomplished so far and what we plan to do in the future.

Victoria: I am aware of the platform, and I feel a certain connection with sally because of the beautiful wedding gown that she made for me.

Chloe: And that is the same kind of style, innovation, and chutzpah our fashion brand is all about.

Chelsea: Chloe and I would be the right people to run the platform.

Victoria: Well, I’m not hiring anyone new for newman fashion. I’m jettisoning the entire platform altogether.

Chelsea: What?

Chloe: What? That — okay, that is a rash and very unwise decision.

Chelsea: Can we just talk this through? I think that would be a mistake.

Victoria: I’m sorry, but I’ve thought about it, and I’ve made up my mind. Look — I know that your goal is to expand to your own fashion label, right? So, this way I wouldn’t be holding you up.

Chelsea: Well, how would — how would keeping the platform be holding us up? I mean, that’s the foundation of our brand.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Look. You’re both very talented, but newman/locke is not interested in the hassle and the cost of creating an entirely new clothing line. I’m sorry. I wish you all the best, but i have other plans for newman media.

Adam: Hey, I just called the ranch. They said the two of you were here. Do you mind if I join you?

Nikki: Oh, no, not at all. We’ve been eager to hear from you.

Victor: So? Got some good news?

Adam: I think so. I’ve made up my mind, and I’m staying with newman media.

Victor: You know you made the right decision, right? The world is full of make or break moments.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] What the hell are we gonna do now?

Chelsea: This is bad. This is so bad. I mean, we just found new office space, yet we don’t have a business to move. Might as well cancel that lease.

Chloe: Maybe there’s another option. If victoria doesn’t want the fashion platform, that’s fine. But why does it have to be the end of it? We created it. Why can’t we keep it for ourselves, minus the newman name, of course?

Chelsea: You’re grasping at straws. We no longer have financing.

Chloe: Okay, that might be true, but I’m not throwing in the towel yet. Per our contract, we still get paid severance. So, maybe we could use that money to shop some other buyers for the platform.

Chelsea: But we don’t know how much that’s gonna cost, and the severance probably won’t cover it.

Chloe: Maybe we could find some investors to bankroll us.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] We just don’t know the legalities of it all. Everything we’ve done so far is attached to newman media, which means it becomes victoria’s intellectual property.

Chloe: Even if that’s true, why can’t we start the fashion platform from scratch? We did it before. We can do it again.

Chelsea: I…would be open to that. But I would need to make this clear. If we’re gonna move forward developing a platform together, it needs to be just the two of us, starting fresh. I don’t want sally involved.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Michael: I talked to fenmore the other day, and I —

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Lauren: Go ahead.

Michael: I promise you. As soon as I get the answer I’m looking for, I’m all yours.

Lauren: Okay. It’s just the way it’s gonna be from now on, isn’t it?

Michael: No! No, I made sure there would be boundaries to guarantee that i could have a personal life, which there absolutely will be, the aforementioned boundaries.

Lauren: You know, I was really hoping that you’d have a little bit more time off between resigning from the da and going back to work for victor. But I see that is just a pipe dream.

Michael: Uh…I promise I’ll make it up to you.

Nick: Uh, sorry. I wasn’t eavesdropping, but i couldn’t help but overhear. Are you going back to work for my dad?

Michael: Yeah, we’re getting the gang all back together again.

Nick: I’m surprised.

Michael: Don’t tell me you have an issue with this.

Nick: Better you than me.

Victor: Now, did you inform victoria of your decision?

Adam: I just came from telling her and ashland.

Nikki: And how did that conversation go?

Adam: Well, she told me that I had full —

Victoria: Hello, everybody.

Ashland: Greetings.

Victor: Hello, sweetheart. Hello, ashland.

Nikki: Hi!

Ashland: Victor. Adam.

Victoria: Well, I assume that you two just heard the important news.

Nikki: Yes.

Victor: We did, indeed.

Victoria: Well, I would like to say congratulations to all of us. This is a moment to celebrate, as we embark on a brand-new adventure. Should we have a toast?

Victor: Yep, let’s have a toast. I think it’s a wonderful occasion.

Adam: I can’t say no to champagne.

Victoria: Well, you might want to. You might tick off your new boss.

Ashland: Could I talk to you for a minute?

Victor: Sure. Excuse me, my darling.

Nikki: Sure.

Victor: Ashland, I am very glad we were able to make this deal work.

Ashland: Me too, though i wanted to mention that I have some changes I would like to implement once we take ownership of newman media, things that i think will make it an even more powerful force.

Victor: Don’t you think we should discuss that when victoria is present?

Ashland: I’m confident that victoria would agree that since my specialty is communications, I should take point on this.

Victor: Let’s discuss it later, alright? Well, now…

Adam: Why don’t you do the honors, dad?

Victor: I would be happy to. There we go. Here, my darling. Now, this is to my two children, who are passionate about the family business and who have found a way to work together. To all things newman.

Ashland: Hear, hear.

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Michael: So, you think I’m making a mistake working for victor?

Nick: I’m not saying that at all. In fact, I wish you luck with the new job.

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Michael: Sorry. I have to —

Lauren: Oh, don’t mind us.

Nick: I wish you luck with the arrangement, as well.

Lauren: Thank you. You know, I’m still curious as to exactly what victor has you doing, because this feels far more cloak-and-dagger than your typical legal maneuvering.

Michael: Mm, yeah. Well, I — I wish I could tell you precisely what’s going on. But there’s this pesky, little lawyer-client-confidentiality thing.

Lauren: Right, right. I’m not sure I’m liking this new gig.

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Michael: Michael baldwin. What?

Nate: I don’t blame you for what happened to my hand. I made my own choices. And, to be honest, I deserved that punch from devon.

Elena: Not the lasting consequences.

Nate: We all feel bad about that, especially him.

Elena: I still wish I could go back in time and handle things differently.

Nate: Hey. No more regrets. Look where we all ended up. Devon is happy with amanda, and I am beyond happy with you.

Elena: I’m happy, too, but —

Nate: Look, look. I may not be a surgeon anymore, but I have a great life. I don’t long for the past because I love where I’m at right now. I love you.

Chloe: We can’t just drop sally. I mean, we need as much help as we can get if we’re gonna branch out on our own, and, I mean, sally is a proven asset.

Chelsea: I disagree. She’s baggage, and the downsides of her joining our team outweigh any so-called “talent” she may have.

Chloe: Why are you still so threatened by her, when you and adam are clearly over? I mean, he’s totally out of the picture now.

Chelsea: Sally has proven she can’t stay in her own lane. And, quite frankly, I think she knew about the sale way before we did. I think she knew it was in the works, and she didn’t say a word to warn us.

Chloe: What makes you say that? Do you have proof?

Chelsea: No, but I-I just — I just feel it. I saw it in her face.

Chloe: I don’t want us to turn our backs on a good addition to the company because of some misplaced emotions.

Chelsea: That’s not what this is! Chloe, we are alone now. We need to fight to stay afloat. You and I, we know each other and trust each other implicitly. Do you really know sally well enough to trust her with your entire professional future… the way we know and trust each other?

Adam: I look forward to working with you.

Nikki: Well, I can only hope for peace and prosperity with all of us working under the same roof.

Adam: Mm-hmm. That’s all that I want. Maybe the key is staying out of each other’s hair. And on that note, I need to get going. I need to let the newman media staff know that they will soon be employees of the great newman/locke.

Victoria: Would you do me a favor? Call my assistant and schedule a meeting for us. There are a couple things that i want to hash out with you before you start.

Adam: Will do.

Ashland: We should head back to the office, as well.

Victor: Ashland. Victoria, my darling, we should discuss the transition of power next time we meet, okay?

Victoria: Yes. Well, you know where to find me.

Ashland: Thanks for the time.

Victor: Ashland.

Nikki: Well, I suppose that was more civilized than i expected.

Victor: Mm-hmm. My darling, you know that I know what I’m doing.

Nikki: You always do.

Nick: Ran into half the family outside. Apparently, there’s some serious moguling going on in here.

Victor: Oh, yeah. Some serious moguling, indeed. Your brother adam and your sister victoria have decided to work together.

Nick: Well, I don’t know how you pulled it off. The fact that adam and vic left here without any bloodshed is pretty damn impressive.

Nikki: Yeah, what do you know? Maybe there’s hope for all of us yet.

Nick: Got to hand it to you, dad. You have assembled all of your troops — vic and adam and mom and ashland.

Nikki: Don’t forget. Your father will still be in his advisory position.

Nick: So many members of the newman family working so closely together.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Be careful what you wish for.

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Victor: Well, son, I feel that having family work together is a boon for the company.

Nick: Trust me. Not hoping for trouble. I’m hoping it does very well, especially since it seems there may be another member of the newman family who ultimately winds up being an executive.

Nikki: Who are you talking about?

Nick: Faith. She is determined to go to a college with a strong business program.

Nikki: Oh.

Nick: I don’t suppose you had anything to do with that.

Victor: Well, no, I think my granddaughter has good sense, you know? Maybe one day, she’ll be able to convince her father to work for the same company — company that bears his name.

Nick: I wouldn’t bet on that.

Victor: Let me ask you something, son. Now that noah works with you at new hope, don’t you find it gratifying? Doesn’t it make you happy to work side by side with your son?

Nick: I love it.

Victor: Okay.

Nick: I’m also very appreciative that you seem to have united the family under one umbrella. My concern is that there seems to be a lot of cooks in the kitchen.

Victor: Mm.

Nick: And most of them think they’re the head chef.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nick: You think that’s sustainable?

Victor: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Well, there’s my food.

Victor: Alright.

Nick: I love you both.

Nikki: I love you, too.

Victor: Nice to see you, son.

Nikki: Nicholas’ concerns are not unfounded. I think we should start thinking about how to move forward from here. Speaking of that, what were you talking to ashland about?

Victor: He seemed to want to push through some changes at newman media without victoria being there.

Nikki: Mm. I knew it. There seems to be a new power dynamic forming between the two of them.

Victor: Well, it seems to me that now that ashland is being able to manage his illness, he wants to exert more power and more leverage. And I won’t allow that to happen.

Nikki: You don’t think victoria can handle him on her own?

Victor: That’s beside the point. I’m gonna watch his every step.

Ashland: Do you think this was always victor’s plan, to reunify his family under the newman corporate umbrella?

Victoria: I think bringing the family together has always been one of his goals.

Ashland: Well, it makes me wonder what exactly he sees his role here as. I know he wants a so-called “advisory” position. But do you think he’s actually gonna settle for that?

Victoria: I think we need to redefine someone else’s role first… yours.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Sally: I’m so glad you guys called to meet up. Okay, so, here’s what I’m thinking. We just keep working, same as before, and we prove how powerful, dynamic, and invaluable we are. I already have a ton of fresh ideas. What?

Chelsea: I’m guessing adam didn’t give you the heads-up this time?

Sally: What happened?

Chelsea: He’s going to run newman media for newman/locke. Our fashion platform is being killed.

Sally: Wha– that can’t be true.

Chelsea: It’s over, done.

Sally: Adam wouldn’t do that to me… to us.

Chloe: It’s actually victoria who pulled the plug.

Sally: Okay. Alright, well, we shouldn’t just give up. I mean, victoria likes me and my design sense.

Chelsea: We already tried making our case with her. She’s not interested in being in the fashion business.

Sally: Oh, my god. Okay, so, what are we gonna do?

Chloe: Well, I…I think it’s time for us to accept defeat and go our separate ways.

Sally: Just because we’re breaking away from newman/locke does not mean that this is the end for us. We can start a new platform on our own. We already have plenty of buzz, and we can just get another company to back us because we’re already a proven success. I think we should give it a shot.

Chelsea: It’s over, sally! It’s time to move on.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] If you, like many people,

Sally: So, that’s how it is? You know, I could have predicted that chelsea would throw me overboard, but you, too, chloe? We got the platform up and running by ourselves while chelsea was off, trying to figure out if she even wanted to join us.

Chloe: Whoa, whoa. I am as devastated by this as you are. I just think it’s time for us to cut our losses at this point.

Sally: Mm-hmm. Except for the fact that you two probably have enough money and people to rely on until you move on to whatever it is that you’re planning to do without me. And don’t even pretend like you’re not conspiring to start something together.

Chelsea: So, what if we are? We don’t owe you anything.

Sally: You know, I hate to break it to you, but your next project is going to be a big fail, and that will fall entirely on you because I am the reason that the fashion platform took off in the first place. It never would have amounted to anything if I hadn’t busted my butt and took risks on ideas, like victoria’s wedding dress.

Chelsea: Oh, please! Enough with the dress! It was one garment. It’s yesterday’s news. And you know what? You’ve got some nerve, predicting that we’re just gonna fail.

Sally: Okay, I don’t want to hear it. You’re a has-been. And you are a fool to follow her around. So, good luck with chelsea 22.0 or whatever number you’re at now, because you are going to need it.

[ Door slams ]

Victoria: You know what? I feel like we left some things unsettled after our conversation yesterday. I mean, I know that we said we want to work together as a team, which of course we will, but i wonder how you see us specifically functioning.

Ashland: Well, I want to take on a more active role, and i hope you welcome that. Just imagine what we can accomplish if we bring both of our business minds together as a united front.

Victoria: Yeah, I-I agree. And I see the sense in you, you know, having more control, since you’re more familiar with some of the divisions that were previously in your company.

Ashland: I’m so glad that you see things the way I do.

Nikki: So, if you are planning on taking a bigger role at newman than you have indicated, I need to know about that —

Michael: Oh, I’m sorry. Is this a bad time?

Victor: No, no, no, no, no. Come in.

Michael: Victor, I need to discuss a bit of business with you.

Victor: Okay. Sweetheart, would you give us a minute?

Nikki: I’m the coo of newman/locke. I mean, if that doesn’t qualify me to be in this meeting —

Victor: Well, but this won’t take long. I promise.

[ Door closes ] So… what have you uncovered?

Michael: I don’t exactly know what it means, but there’s some inconsistency regarding ashland’s treatment.

Victor: What does that mean?

Michael: There seems to be some question surrounding the treatment’s legitimacy, and, more to the point, the legitimacy of the clinic, the peruvian clinic where it originated.

Victor: To be frank with you, I’ve had my doubts from the very beginning about that nonsense. Why the hell would he travel all the way to peru to look for a treatment for cancer, when we have the best scientists in this country? I want you to dig deeper.

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Adam: What do you mean newman/locke is buying newman media?

Victoria: Well, I really don’t think I can say it any more clearly than you just did. Which part of it did you not understand?

Adam: [ Scoffs ] I knew that there was an offer, but this seems abrupt.

Victoria: Well, dad summoned me to the ranch. He accepted our offer. We shook on it. The deal is done. You know, he didn’t even really drive that hard of a bargain. I wonder why he didn’t tell you. Oh, well. Look on the bright side. At least now you don’t have to worry about me suing you for the name newman media because I own it. I’m the newman in charge.

Ashland: Hey, hey. Thanks for meeting up with me.

Nate: Thanks for the invite. How you feeling these days?

Ashland: Fantastic. Better than ever.

Nate: Hey, I got to admit, i am thoroughly impressed with how well you responded to this experimental protocol. It was a long shot, but you seem to be thriving.

Ashland: Oh, there’s definitely a mental aspect to it, you know? I… I feel like I made a mistake backing away from my business when I did, you know? I was at my lowest point then, physically.

Nate: You were also in the throes of chemo at the time. You didn’t have energy for much, especially running a multinational conglomerate.

Ashland: Well, it’s really a question of causality, isn’t it? I mean, I think my love of work fuels me and probably would’ve helped me fight this sooner, but…now that I’m back in the thick of it, I feel stronger than I have in a long time. And I’m not about to shy away from the next fight that comes along.

Sally: What the hell is this?

[ Scoffs ] Hey! I was just about to call you and chloe.

Chelsea: What’s wrong, sally? You seem upset.

Sally: Yeah, you’re damn right I am. All my videos from new york, have you seen them?

Chelsea: Of course. They’re all over the newman fashion site. They’re amazing.

Sally: They’ve been heavily edited.

Chelsea: They have. They’re much crisper and more focused now. Wouldn’t you agree?

Sally: Well, they’re certainly a lot shorter, now that I’ve been cut out of them.

Chelsea: And why is that a problem?

Faith: I’m meeting with walnut grove’s college counselor tomorrow. This is my list of schools I’m applying to.

Sharon: Wow. These are universities from all over the country.

Faith: Yeah, she suggested that I cast a wide net at first, keep my options, but then we can narrow it down.

Sharon: It’s a little overwhelming.

Faith: I know. Which is why I was hoping that in a few weeks you could take me to visit some of my top choices.

Sharon: I love seeing you so excited, but this is not a lot of notice for a big trip.

Rey: Hey.

Faith: Rey, tell my mom how important it is that I visit colleges before I apply.

Rey: Well, I will be honest, I went to the police academy and lola went to culinary school, so not really an expert.

Faith: Mom, practically everyone in my class is visiting campuses with their parents.

Sharon: Then, yes, we can go. It’ll be fun.

Faith: Thanks so much, mom.

Sharon: But I also still want you to consider gcu. You know, I had really wonderful professors there when I was getting my therapy credentials.

Rey: In other words, she wants to keep you close to home.

Faith: [ Chuckles ] Isn’t college supposed to be the time that I finally spread my wings, figure out who I am and what I want to do with my life?

Sharon: Yes. I just think that you can do all those things while still staying in the same zip code.

Faith: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Hey!

Abby: Hi. Wow, what’s all this?

Chance: Oh, you know, just a little something I threw together. Figured you’d be hungry after doing all that sleeping.

Abby: I’m famished. I feel like I slept for 16 hours.

Chance: Yeah, well, you just about did. But you know what? You deserved all that rest.

Abby: Yeah. I mean, I haven’t gotten that much sleep since before dominic was born.

Chance: And now you’re all rested up, feeling good. It’s nice to have a little break, get your batteries recharged, right?

Abby: Yeah. I mean, that’s a healthy way of looking at our arrangement with devon. And we got to spend some time together, just the two of us.

Chance: Exactly.

Abby: You know, you don’t have to do all of this. It’s very sweet, but it’s not necessary.

Chance: Oh, okay. Well, next time you’ll get some granola bars and half a banana. How about that?

Abby: Yum.

[ Laughs ] So how are you feeling after getting that letter from the wife of your colleague who passed away and after everything we talked about?

Chance: Yeah, I’m good, I’m good. Talking to you about it, it helped. It really did. I got a few more hours of sleep than I usually do, so that’s a plus.

Abby: Well, one of the reasons why I slept so late is that I was up thinking.

Chance: Yeah, about what?

Abby: I know that you said that I’m all you need to heal and that talking to me is enough, but what if it’s not? Maybe you should talk to a professional.

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Victoria: I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to jump the gun and ruin dad’s big surprise. I’m sure he would’ve eventually told you that he sold your company to me.

Adam: Well, he called me earlier, and I ignored it. Probably should’ve answered.

Victoria: Yes, well, hind-sight is 20/20. Next time you’ll know.

Adam: I’ve been busy running the company. You know, staff have heard rumors about your —

Victoria: Well-founded rumors. But the good news is that most of them will be able to keep their jobs after the acquisition. You can tell them that.

Adam: Well, I hope you’re not expecting a tour of the offices or anything like that.

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] No, not at all. However, I hope you don’t mind, I need to take some measurements for my interior decorator.

Adam: Victoria, can you do this another time? Please?

Victoria: Of course. I’m sure that you have things that you need to do, like call our father. I bet that you’re curious about the details we worked out without you. So, by all means, make your call. Oh, and, adam, I really mean this. I feel like I have a lot to offer you as a mentor. I hope that you’re looking forward to working with me as much I’m looking forward to being your boss.

Ashland: How are things at the hospital?

Nate: They’re fine.

Ashland: You still enjoy being chief of surgery now that you have time to settle in?

Nate: [ Sighs ] It’s a nice title, but I spend so much time overseeing staff and administrating that I don’t have much time for patients, which is what I love.

Ashland: Oh, I imagine you’re being modest. Uh, the way you interact and handle the staff, that kind of compassion and expertise finds its way to the patients.

Nate: That’s possible. I see opportunities to improve things, make memorial more helpful to the community, but there’s just so much bureaucracy to navigate.

Ashland: Well, it must be quite a shift for a man of your training and talent for healing people. I mean, it’s almost as if you’re trying to heal an institution.

Nate: I’ve realized I’m coming to terms with the nerve damage that’s keeping me from performing surgery. I know it sounds like I’m complaining, but I’m grateful for the job, the opportunity to work with world-class physicians. I also, you know, get a kick out of watching elena and seeing how much she enjoys the clinical work.

Ashland: I know what’s going on. You’re a brilliant doctor, but you need a new mountain to climb. And I think I have the perfect challenge for you.

Sally: The problem with me being cut out of the videos is that I gave those conversations context. I asked the questions that the audience wanted to hear.

Chelsea: Did you, though?

Sally: Yes, I had some great, lively exchanges with some of those designers.

Chelsea: But the interviews were supposed to be about the designers, not “the sally show.” I mean, is that your sole purpose at newman fashion, just to be a self-promoter?

Sally: I’m the face of the platform. Hyping me is hyping the brand.

Chelsea: I always thought that was a mistake. A decision that was made before I got there.

Sally: Yes, that’s right. It was decided.

Chelsea: But it’s a bad idea, associating a new brand with one person, especially a relative unknown.

Sally: Okay, I am not an unknown in the fashion world. In fact, I’m actually quite known, most recently for my design of victoria’s wedding dress.

Chelsea: Oh, please. You designed one nice dress. How long are you gonna dine out on that singular accomplishment?

Sally: That was a beautiful dress.

Chelsea: It’s time to move on. Our job is to create a successful business, not feed your ego. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I am going to get some food and head back to the office because there is still work to be done. We can’t all spend all day self-promoting.

Sally: Guess you know best.

Chance: Abby, I really don’t think that I need therapy. And plus, I don’t want to talk to a stranger. I got you.

Abby: Yes, and I will always be here, but I’m your wife. I’m sure there are things that you don’t want to tell me because you don’t want to upset me.

Chance: But I’ve been honest and I’ve been open with you.

Abby: You have. But, I mean, you didn’t tell me that you were reaching out to the families of your team members. That had to have been hard to keep bottled up.

Chance: Well, yeah, it was, and then we talked about it and I feel much better. I really do.

Abby: But you only told me about it because I found you reading that letter.

Chance: No, I would’ve been honest about it. I would’ve told you regardless.

Abby: Okay, look, I don’t want to debate that point, i just — I feel like there are things that happened over there, things that you need to talk to someone about, not necessarily me. I just — I really want you to heal.

Chance: I know. And I know dwelling on past traumatic events can’t be healthy. But just hear me out, I think i got a better way to handle this.

Abby: Okay, what is that?

Chance: So I just keep my mind occupied, right? I got to stay busy. So I think I should go back to work after all. I’m gonna go talk to rey about it today.

Abby: Wow. Um…okay, well, we had just talked about you, you know, taking some time off so we could spend more time together as a family.

Chance: Yeah, I know. I know. And if it would make you feel better, you can come with me.

Abby: No, no, no, rey is your partner. You should talk to him alone.

Chance: Thank you for being so supportive, really.

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Faith: I’m not ruling anything out, but I seriously hope you’re not trying to talk me out of going away for college.

Sharon: I would never do that. I was just having a mom moment.

Faith: Good. It’s not like you have to worry about being lonely without me. You have rey and the odds are pretty decent noah will never leave genoa city again.

Rey: You may be right about that.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sharon: Oh, I have to take this. Excuse me.

Faith: There are a couple girls I know that are applying to schools in europe. Sounds kind of cool. But I’m thinking I maybe shouldn’t mention the possibility to mom.

Rey: There you go. That’s smart. You might want her to get used to the idea of you crossing state lines first.

Faith: [ Sighs ] Thanks, rey. You always have the best advice.

Rey: Then maybe you’ll listen to me when I tell you that as exciting as moving away seems right now, having your family close by could be a good thing.

Sharon: Okay. What’d I miss?

Faith: Nothing. I’m gonna go tell moses that you’re taking me to visit colleges. Thanks again, mom. Bye.

Sharon: I can’t believe how fast my little girl is growing up.

Chelsea: Chance.

Chance: Oh, my god. Sorry.

Chelsea: Oh, look at this little cutie pie.

Chance: Yeah, he’s a handsome little dude, isn’t he?

[ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: Look at you, proud papa. A week ago, you didn’t have any photos of him on your phone, now here you are fawning all over him.

Chance: Oh, yeah, I was pretty embarrassed about that, so i just took a couple hundred since then. You want to check them out?

Chelsea: I would love to. You want to see a couple hundred of connor?

Chance: Please.

Chelsea: Are abby and dom meeting you here?

Chance: No, abby is at home and dominic is with his other dad, devon.

Ashland: I’m thinking of askmdnow, which will soon be owned by newman/locke.

Nate: I had to leave my position there because it was too much to handle with the chief of surgery position. Besides, elena’s doing a great job.

Ashland: She is, but I’m thinking bigger. See, there are opportunities to take the platform further. And if you ever have any desires to shift out of the position that you’re in right now, I’d be happy to bring you on board at newman/locke.

Nate: I’m flattered, but I’m not really a suit-and-tie corporate guy. Matter of fact, the aspects of the job that I hate are the business parts.

Ashland: You know, I really admire your dedication to healing, but I also know that when you were studying abroad, you took some business courses, right? So perhaps there’s a way that we can bridge the two.

Nate: It’s been a long time since I took those classes. I’m not sure how much i remember.

Ashland: Oh, you’re selling yourself short. You are young. You’re passionate and brilliant, and, frankly, a good influence on me. Now, if there’s a way that I can help you do good on a global scale, I want to know about it. You might not be able to perform surgery on individual patients, but with our resources, you can help millions at a time. So give it some thought, hmm? The offer will always be there.

Victor: I’ve been expecting you, son.

Adam: I’m sure you have.

Victor: So you’ve heard the news?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Victoria just came by to rub my nose in it, as a matter of fact.

Victor: Well, that wasn’t necessary.

Adam: How could you make a decision like this?

Victor: Son, you knew there was a deal on the table and i was considering the offer, right?

Adam: You didn’t even consult with me. You didn’t even tell me a damn thing about it.

Victor: I don’t need your approval, son. Business is business.

Adam: There is no good business reason to make this deal. Do you have another agenda going on? And please, do not tell me “maybe I do and maybe I don’t,” dad, okay? I’m getting really sick of the games.

Victor: Why are you getting so worked up, son? This is a great opportunity for you.

Adam: What are you talking about?

Victor: I guess victoria conveyed to you an important piece of information. The deal is contingent on you staying on as the head of newman media and the recently acquired chanccomm.

Adam: That makes it even worse. It means you negotiated on my behalf without even checking with me.

Victor: Do you realize that the business that you’ve been building up would be stronger, more powerful than it was before? Now, you’d also be running the remains of billy abbott’s dream. How’s that?

Adam: You know, what I want, dad, is I want to be valued enough to be included in decisions that affect my life.

Victor: Son, you stay on as the head of newman media or you quit. But newman media will be sold to newman/locke.

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Adam: So…when and why did your feelings suddenly change towards me? You did a 180, dad. We were partners, and, what, now I’m some sort of lackey?

Victor: That’s not how it is, son.

Adam: Sure seems like you’re losing faith in me. Is this about the nonsense with billy?

Victor: Mistakes were made, alright?

Adam: It’s absurd. Nothing happened. There was no damage done. And now, what, you’re cutting me off at the knees? You’re selling the company out from under me and I got to answer to victoria?

Victor: If I had lost faith in you, would I have stipulated to victoria that you stay in charge of newman media?

Adam: So it’s another mind game. Mm. You know, nick warned me that i should get off the newman merry-go-round. So maybe it is time that I save myself.

Victor: You know, son, there are certain moments in life when you make decisions that impact the rest of your life. So you can stay on as head of newman media, expand your sphere of power and control, or you walk. Choice is yours. But I need an answer soon.

Chance: So now abby and I are sharing custody with devon. You know, last night was the first time he spent the night with him.

Chelsea: Wow. That’s big. And complicated.

Chance: Yeah, it was a family decision. We didn’t involve the court. And, you know, everybody thinks this is what’s best.

Chelsea: Well, I don’t want to insert myself in something that’s none of my business, but I can relate.

Chance: You can?

Chelsea: Johnny, billy and victoria’s son. I’m his biological mother.

Chance: That’s right. I completely forgot about that. I’m so sorry.

Chelsea: Billy and victoria are his parents, legally and in every other way, but I’ll always have affection for him. It’s just at the time, i recognized that he deserved to be with a couple who could give him all the love in the world, and I just wasn’t ready for that back then.

Chance: Yeah, well, our situations are a little different. You know, you stepped aside for the sake of the child, and, in our case, devon couldn’t step aside.

Chelsea: Right. Well, I understand how emotional you must be. It’s hard to watch someone else raise your kid. You know, you miss them and it’s painful. It — it’s a lot, I get it.

Chance: Yeah, abby’s having a hard time.

Chelsea: I bet. But it’s important that you embrace the fact that devon will love dom with his whole heart, you know? Same way victoria loves johnny.

Chance: Yeah, absolutely. That’s part of the reason we made the decision.

Chelsea: It’s still really difficult, though, you know? Even if you make the decision, you can’t just put those feelings away. They’ll always be there. But our situations are different. Earlier you said that devon is like another dad to dom. I was never another mom to johnny.

Chance: What, do you think it’s too complicated for dom? You think we’re doing more harm than we are good?

Chelsea: No, I don’t think so. You’re putting your child first. That’s leading with love. That’s always the right choice.

[ Sighs ] Sometimes the hardest decision is the one that’s most painful for the parent, but best for the child. That’s love.

Ashland: Well, there she is. We were just talking about you.

Victoria: Oh, really? What did you have to say?

Nate: Nothing but good things. Here, take my seat. I was just about to leave.

Victoria: Thanks, nate.

Nate: Mm-hmm. Hey, thanks for the coffee. Next one’s on me.

Ashland: If you take me up on my offer, you can write it off as a business expense.

Victoria: Offer?

Nate: Ashland here was kidding about me leaving the hospital to join newman/locke.

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Ashland: I wasn’t joking. And I do hope you give it serious consideration.

Nate: Appreciate the vote of confidence.

Ashland: Talk soon.

Victoria: Thank you. So what was that about?

Ashland: Don’t tell me you’re not happy about me inviting him into the company.

Victoria: Where did that idea come from?

Ashland: Well, we’ve discussed expanding askmdnow. Who better than nate to lead that effort?

Victoria: Nate’s great. I just wish I would’ve been consulted on this. You know, I’m not in the habit of making big offers on a whim, especially to a friend. Better skin from your body wash?

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Ashland: Bringing nate into the fold of our company seems like a no-brainer to me. And I appreciate your opinion on the matter, but if I see a smart move for newman/locke, I’m going to act on it. I can’t always run to you for permission, just like you haven’t been coming to me with the decisions that you’ve made lately.

Victoria: Well, the last decision that you disagreed on is about to pay off big time.

Ashland: What are you talking about?

Victoria: You said that we shouldn’t buy newman media if keeping adam on board was a part of the deal.

Ashland: Mm, and I stand by that.

Victoria: Well, I don’t think that we have anything to worry about. Because I just came from seeing adam and he’s not happy, and he’s on his way out the door.

Ashland: He said that?

Victoria: He didn’t have to. It was palpable. My father obviously made this decision without consulting him, and now he’s completely off-balance, so I gave him a little taste of what it would be like to work for me.

Ashland: Huh. Well, I wish I could’ve been there to see that.

Victoria: He hated every minute of it. And I can’t see him coming in every single day to experience that dynamic. I think he’ll quit before he ever comes to work for me.

Chelsea: What now? Are you going to complain to adam about the editing of that video?

Sally: Of course not. I have important things to discuss with him. Adam, I need to —

Chelsea: I seriously can’t work with this woman.

Adam: Stop. I have news that’ll make your complaints about each other completely irrelevant.

Chelsea: What are you talking about?

Adam: My father is selling newman media. Excuse me.

Sally: Who’s the buyer?

Adam: Newman/locke.

Chelsea: I just signed a lease for new office space. So what happens to newman fashion?

Adam: I don’t know what it means for any of us, including me. I haven’t decided if I’m staying with the company or not.

Chelsea: I can’t believe victor would do this.

Adam: Actually, this is the most victor thing he could possibly do. Okay? We had a good run, but he is back to his old ways.

Chelsea: You have to fight it. Stand up for yourself. Don’t just roll over.

Adam: I just found out. Can you give me a second to figure out what my next move is?

Chelsea: Did you know about this?

Sally: Me? How could I?

Chelsea: I don’t know, but you don’t seem surprised. In fact, adam doesn’t seem as upset as he should be if this is the bombshell he claims it is.

Sally: I’m flabbergasted. I’m stunned into silence.

Chelsea: Okay. Well, since protecting newman fashion clearly isn’t at the top of your agenda, I will call chloe and tell her the bad news.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, thank you for coming by.

Sharon: Sure. I hope I can help. What’s going on?

Abby: It’s chance. He says that he’s on a healing path, that he’s doing better, but I can tell he’s still struggling, and I suggested that he see a therapist, but he’s being very resistant.

Sharon: I see.

Abby: So I guess I just — i need to know what my next step should be.

Sharon: Well, what makes you think that he needs therapy now? I mean, is he acting depressed or anxious?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, he’s having these nightmares. Sometimes he wakes up screaming, and then he’ll just be up all night. And I found out that he’s been reaching out to the families of the men and women who died in spain.

Sharon: Well, the nightmares are troubling, but contacting people who were affected by the explosion, that’s not inherently unhealthy.

Abby: Well, and then there’s the custody arrangement that we have with devon. He blames himself.

Sharon: Why is that?

Abby: Because he feels like if he were a better dad or even more present, that devon wouldn’t have pushed for shared custody. And now he’s talking about going back to work. He says he needs something to help him feel normal.

Sharon: Wow, that is a lot to process all at once. He must feel overwhelmed.

Abby: Sharon, I just — i need your opinion. Do you think he should be in therapy?

Sharon: I just think chance should be here for this conversation. My foundation doesn’t settle…

Abby: It’s not like I’m going behind chance’s back. I’ve discussed the idea of therapy with him. I just — I thought it would help him get on board with the idea if he knew that you agreed with me.

Sharon: Well, I feel for you, but I just don’t feel comfortable assessing his issues third-hand.

Abby: I understand, but i don’t think he’d come to you on his own.

Sharon: Well, then I suggest you just keep doing what you’re doing. Be supportive, be nurturing, and maybe that’ll encourage him to open up and talk to you.

Abby: I mean, he has been better about sharing his feelings with me.

Sharon: Well, that’s a good sign.

Abby: But, sharon, I really do think he needs professional help.

Sharon: Well, I’d be happy to talk to him directly, or I could make a referral. But we can’t impose our expectations onto him. He needs to decide if he’s ready for therapy. And for the process to be effective, the person has to want to talk things out.

Chance: Rey, hey!

Rey: How are you?

Chance: I’m good, man. Good to see you. Thanks for meeting me.

Rey: Of course.

Chance: Yeah.

Rey: So how are things? I heard that you and abby decided to give devon shared custody.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, we sure did. Yesterday was dominic’s first overnight stay at his place.

Rey: That’s got to be tough for you and abby.

Chance: Yeah, it wasn’t easy, but abby and I feel like this is the best decision. In fact, I’ve had to make a few tough decisions lately, and actually why I wanted to talk to you. I’ve been going back and forth on something.

Rey: Yeah, what’s up?

Chance: Think I’m ready to come back to the force.

Rey: You sure?

Chance: Oh, yeah. I think this is exactly what i need right now.

Rey: But you just recently said that the break was gonna be indefinite, that you needed to spend more time with abby and the baby. What’s changed?

Chance: I just feel like it’s time to go back.

Rey: You sure this doesn’t have anything to do with the custody arrangement?

Chance: You know, it probably does. But I feel like I have to get things back to normal for the sake of my family, and a big part of my normal is working, man.

Rey: I hear you. But what we do involves danger, traumatic events, sometimes life-and-death. Look, if you’re still struggling with what happened in spain, maybe coming back to the job as a cop might do more harm than good.

Chance: I’ve thought about that. And I truly believe that I’m ready to come back. Look, if I can just do some good, if I can just save one life, then maybe I can make up for the ones that I’ve lost.

Sally: You must be furious with victor. I know this seems like a setback, but it’s not complete and total destruction, right?

Adam: Uh, victor doesn’t seem to think so. He tried to appease me by making it a stipulation that I can stay in my position as ceo.

Sally: Well, that sounds like a good thing to me.

Adam: I would be working for my sister.

Sally: Oh.

[ Clears throat ] Well, that wouldn’t be so bad, would it?

Adam: She came by here earlier, gloating.

Sally: Okay, well, that’s mean.

Adam: Yeah, but it wasn’t just petty. She wanted me to know what it would be like working for her.

Sally: You can handle it. I think you should stay here and run newman media your way.

Adam: Mm. I don’t know if that’s even possible. Victoria has been trying to drive a wedge between me and victor for a while now, and looks like it’s finally succeeded.

Sally: Only if you let her. But you’re better than that. I mean, look at everything you’ve accomplished here at newman media. Would you really be willing to walk away from all of this?

Adam: Walking away might be the smartest thing. Why do I want to get tied up in all this family drama again when I could start fresh once and for all? I mean, if I made newman media a success once, I could do it again somewhere else.

Sally: Yes, you can succeed anywhere, but consider the resources that you would have at newman/locke. If you left, you might be scraping together nickels and dimes to create an operation from scratch. But here, the resources are practically infinite. Plus, victoria just bought chanccomm, right? So you would be running your big competitor. I mean, that sounds enticing.

Adam: I would be head of a newly combined media powerhouse.

Sally: I think you should seriously consider it. This is not a demotion. It’s really a promotion. And who knows? Maybe this is victor’s way of giving you more power in the family.

Adam: You clearly have a lot to learn about how my father’s mind works.

Sally: Okay, I get it. I’m an outsider. But maybe that gives me a more objective viewpoint, because from where I stand, your position is just as strong as victoria’S. And she’s never gonna be able to control you, and she knows that. And who knows? Maybe — just maybe — you may be able to find a way to control her. With voltaren arthritis pain gel. Getting ready for a special day? Spice things up at adoreme.Com. With bras and lingerie in sizes up to 4x. Get on-trend bodysuits or lacy babydolls, just because. Valentine’s day special – sets start at just $19.95. That’s 60% off. Go to adoreme.Com now.

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Rey: Chance wants to come back to work.

Sharon: Do you think that’s a good idea?

Rey: I’m worried it’s too soon. He’s hoping it’ll help him get back to his old life. He wants to feel normal again. But I think he’s still carrying around the trauma from what happened in spain. And now he and abby have agreed to share custody of dominic with devon. I think he’s avoiding his feelings rather than dealing with them.

Sharon: I just got a similar sense from abby. She’s strong, but she’s dealing with a lot, and agreeing to share custody is obviously huge for both of them. She’s trying to heal her family, but she’s worried about chance.

Rey: Well, did she say anything about him going back to work?

Sharon: That came up, but i can’t really talk about it because she was seeking my professional advice.

Rey: Yeah.

[ Sighs ] You know, being a cop is tough enough when things are going really good. Takes an emotional and psychological toll. You have to be on top of your game at all times, and I’m just — I’m afraid chance isn’t quite there yet.

Chance: Hello?

Abby: Hey.

Chance: Hi.

Abby: I was just about to call you.

Chance: Yeah, what for?

Abby: Well, I wanted to make sure that you’d be home in time. Louise is on her way back with dominic.

Chance: Oh, come on, i wouldn’t be late for that. I know how important it is to be here.

Abby: Did you talk to rey?

Chance: Yeah, I did. He, uh — he had his concerns. I don’t know, I just still feel like this is exactly what I’m supposed to do. I appreciate you being so supportive.

Abby: Mm.

Louise: Look who’s back.

Abby: Oh, my baby! My sweet boy, come here.

Louise: Oh.

Abby: Hi! Hi, my love. Welcome home.

[ Gasps ] Welcome home. Yes. Well, I guess he has two homes now. How is he?

Louise: Oh, he looks happy, rested. Devon said that he was recently fed and changed, so he’s good.

Chance: Okay, sounds like everything went smoothly, huh?

Abby: Oh, I am just so happy that he’s back home and my little family is back together again. Yes, my love. We missed you.

Adam: So you think that i should stay here and continue to run newman media.

Sally: Absolutely.

Adam: Why?

Sally: I just said, it’s an opportunity.

Adam: Yes, yes, yes, it is a glorious opportunity. You and my dad have established that. But what I want to know is why you are taking that point of view. I mean, what is in that for you? You think I’m gonna protect your job at newman fashion?

Sally: I do not have an ulterior motive. I was just speaking to you as a friend. You asked for my advice, so I —

Adam: I didn’t ask for it. You shared your opinion anyway.

Sally: Okay. Well, I was just thinking that you may be blind to this because you’re so hurt and angered by the move, but there is a scenario where victoria might be distracted by the rest of her vast empire to see the advantage that you have where the media division is concerned. You could turn your role into something much bigger.

Adam: That is an intriguing idea. You’re good at pep talks.

Sally: Thanks. [ Sighs ] So…will you stay?

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Nikki: Oh, there you are.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Nikki: I woke up when it was still dark outside, but you were up already.

Victor: Yeah, I’m just going over the newman/locke offer to buy newman media. And there’s something that we need to settle.

Nikki: Well, you did warn victoria not to low-ball you, and she certainly didn’T.

Victor: No, she didn’t low-ball at all. No, no. But there’s something that gives me a question.

Nikki: Are you worried about how adam will react if you accept it?

Victor: Well, to be frank with you, no matter what I do, one of my children will be unhappy.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Ashland: Hello, my beautiful wife.

Victoria: Oh. [ Chuckles ] You seem to be in a very good mood. I’ll assume it has something to do with the video chat you were having with harrison when I left this morning.

Ashland: Oh, I can’t tell you how it does my heart so good to see my son growing up so healthy and happy. I also had a very productive meeting with riley in marketing. I assigned him with the task of coming up with some branding ideas for our new digital sports media division, and, wow, did he knock it out of the park.

Victoria: You haven’t even discussed that division with me yet.

Ashland: What, you don’t have an issue with me setting this in motion, do you?

Lily: Well, thank you, patricia, for sending this over. ‘Cause organizing the data this way, it makes it much clearer to see where we can maximize our reach in the direction that we’re headed in. So, it’s perfect. Okay, well, thank the rest of the team for me. Bye.

[ Chuckles ] What?

Billy: How am I supposed to get anything done? I mean, I honestly can’t work under these conditions. You are the smartest, sexiest thing I’ve ever seen. And it makes it almost impossible to get anything done.

Lily: Well, I’m sorry.

[ Both laugh ]

Phyllis: Well, my plane gets in at about 11:00. So, should I get a car, or can you and kyle come pick me up? Ahh, I love that! Oh, summer, I can’t wait to see you. Okay, honey. I’ll talk to you later. Bye. Ohh.

Michael: Mm. I guess you’ve made up your mind about milan.

Phyllis: I’m just going to milan to check it out. It’s just an exploratory trip to see what this job has to offer me.

Michael: Mm.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Michael: Well, I’m guessing spending time with summer will greatly influence your decision.

Phyllis: Michael, we both know that I’m old enough to make up my own mind about my life.

Michael: Well, you know where I stand. Your home’s here. Your base is here. Your friends are here.

Phyllis: My friends are here. Right. Really? Here in genoa city? What does genoa city have to offer me anymore? Hey, come here!

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Phyllis: Hey, jack. When did you get back?

Jack: Late last night.

Phyllis: Ah. How was your trip?

Jack: Crazy, a little hectic, all to be expected with what kyle and I were trying to accomplish. But we pulled off a major coup for jabot european division, and — and I’m proud of that.

Phyllis: Ah, that sounds great. Congratulations.

Jack: Am I interrupting something here? I’d love to have a chance to talk.

Michael: Oh, yes. My, yes. You two really should chat. Phyllis has some news she would love to share with you.

Jack: Oh? What news it that?

Phyllis: Um… let’s talk in private. Let’s go upstairs.

Jack: I think that’s a good idea.

Lily: Well, I am very sorry I’m so distracting. I’ll really try to tone it down over here.

Billy: No, no, that is not a good option at all.

Lily: But I want you to be happy in your new position as coo.

Billy: Who said I’m not happy? I am very happy. What I am saying is that it’s not possible for me to be as productive as I should be because you are so devastatingly gorgeous.

Lily: Oh, okay. Well, I mean, what we could do is we could blindfold you.

Billy: Ooh.

Lily: [ Laughs ] No, actually, that would exacerbate the issue. Or, um — oh, I know. You could work in your own office.

Billy: Far too lonely down there.

Lily: Okay, fine. Um, I could read you this very dry report on integrated machining operations, but it might actually bore you to sleep.

Billy: I would assume that you would even make that sound hot and quite possibly put me over the edge.

Lily: Okay, then maybe we’ll save that for when we get home.

Billy: That’s it. There’s no way around this. I am just going to have to accept that you are [Sighs] Undeniably irresistible.

Lily: Well, I guess I’m cursed. Sorry.

Billy: Mmm.

Lily: Okay, but enough of this. We’re getting back to work.

[ Laughs ]

Nikki: I know how hard you’ve worked to make amends with adam. Buying newman media and putting him in charge was a big part of that. So I certainly understand why you would be concerned about his reaction if you should sell the company.

Victor: Well… knowing my son, he won’t react well to this.

Nikki: Well, if you don’t, victoria will be disappointed, but she’ll understand.

Victor: By the way, as coo of her company, why aren’t you pushing me harder to sell?

Nikki: Oh! Darling, I know you well enough to know that nobody sells you anything. You will do what you feel is right for the family, like you always have, and it will be your decision alone.

Victor: You’re right. And I have decided.

Victoria: I agree. It makes sense to get a head start on the branding of our digital sports media properties that we’ll be combining from chanccomm and newman media. I’m just a little surprised that you didn’t mention it to me.

Ashland: “Sportsball” isn’t a, uh, particular interest of yours, and I just wanted to pick up the ball and run with it, so to speak. And, frankly, I’m just glad that I have enough energy to pitch in and take something off of your plate.

Victoria: You know, if this deal does go through, technically sports media will fall under adam’s purview.

Ashland: If the deal goes through, adam will be working for us.

Victoria: In the beginning, i think it best that anything directed at him comes through me.

Ashland: And why would you say that?

Victoria: Because I know my brother. I know that he’s a manipulative schemer, and I don’t want him thinking that he can play us against one another.

Ashland: Well, I’m still on the board of directors at newman media, so adam is used to getting input from me. Not that I want to undercut your authority in any way, but it sounds as if I’ll be having less influence in the company once we own it again.

Victoria: That’s not what- I mean. What I’m saying is… we’re a team. We just — we need to present a united front at all times, especially where adam is concerned.

Ashland: So you don’t have a problem with me encroaching on your turf.

Victoria: Oh, come on. You know me better than that. I love seeing you this energized about work again. I really do. It reminds me of when we first met and I was making an offer for your company and you flirted with me.

Ashland: I did no such thing.

Victoria: You asked me to dinner.

Ashland: To close the deal, that’s all. And what difference does it make because you shot me down anyway?

Victoria: Yes. As I should. We hardly knew each other. But if you were to flirt with me now, you might get a different reaction.

Ashland: Is that so?

Victoria: Why don’t you try it and see? (Girl) hey guys, family hike starts… now!

Nick: You look like hell.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I, uh, so enjoy the warm, brotherly observations.

Nick: Alright, what do you got? What’s going on?

Adam: Just work stuff. It’s nothing worth talking about. What about you? How are the kids?

Nick: Everybody’s good. Just hooking up with noah. We’re gonna go over some new hope stuff. You did hear about that, right?

Adam: Yeah. Yeah, noah was kind enough to come by and explain. It’s great. Get to work with your son. He’s obviously jazzed about that, too. Thankfully, you’ve managed to not alienate him like dad has done with you sometimes.

Nick: Dad’s gonna be fine. I mean, he’s got you and vick working in the family businesses. He certainly doesn’t need me.

Adam: Mm. Our father doesn’t need anyone else, either. He goes out of his way to make that abundantly clear. But me and victoria — we keep jumping through hoops to try to win the old man’s approval. But at this point, I don’t even know why. But…too late to jump off the merry-go-round now, right?

Nick: No, it’s not, adam. If you want, you just jump off. Or you stick with it. Whatever. But don’t act like it’s not your choice. Good luck.

Ashland: That was a pleasant addition to the workday. I guess I didn’t realize what a vixen I had married.

Victoria: Come on. Don’t tell me you’re having regrets, are you?

Ashland: No, on the contrary. I’m delighted. I can’t wait to see what you’re gonna come up with next.

Victoria: Well, you’ll just have to because waiting

[Smooches] Is half the fun.

[ Both laugh ] Ooh. And while we were occupied, my father left me a text. He wants to meet and discuss the offer.

Ashland: Great. Let’s go.

Victoria: No, actually, i think I should handle this on my own. You understand, don’t you?

Ashland: Uh, didn’t you just get finished saying that we were a team?

Victoria: Yes, of course. But I know my father. You know, he tends to let his guard down around me.

Ashland: I see what you’re really up to. You want to take advantage of your father’s soft spot for his pride and joy.

Victoria: Would that be so wrong?

Ashland: [ Laughs ] Well, it’s shameless, but, uh, also highly effective. I guess I’ll just wait here for you.

Victoria: Okay. Wish me luck.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Phyllis: Well, I’m glad that your trip to milan was successful. Um…you know, I tried to get in touch with you, uh, when you were there. Did you get my — my texts or my messages?

Jack: Yeah, I did. I appreciated those.

Phyllis: Oh, great. You didn’t respond. Um…

Jack: Look —

Phyllis: Let’s — let’s just address what’s going on.

Jack: There were several times on this trip where i thought of reaching out to you, but I didn’t want to put you on the spot over the phone. I thought we should have this conversation in person.

Phyllis: Okay. Well, I — I know I hurt you when I didn’t come to your house for christmas eve.

Jack: Yeah, that was — that was a mistake. I didn’t mean to make you feel pressured.

Phyllis: I just kept telling myself that I just didn’t want to go through all of that with your family. You know what I mean. I’d be sitting there, and they would be asking, “why are you here? What’s going on between you and my brother?” And ashley’s accusing eye and the oh-so-protective traci.

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Phyllis: Um, hey, listen, i just — I can’t help the way i feel. I’M…scared of everything that’s happening. And I think that that’s why i can’t take the next step with you. I…respect you so much, and I’ve let you down so many times. And I’ve hurt you. And our friendship means everything to me.

Jack: I think I told you more than once you could take all the time you needed. We would still have a friendship.

Phyllis: I didn’t think you were being honest with me. And instead of letting that ignite my fears, it just paralyzed me. And then you didn’t respond to any of my messages, so I sort of came up with my own reasons why you left and… hey, I just don’t want to let you down. That’s it.

Jack: I really was called out of town on a business issue that required my going to new york and then paris and then milan.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, I know that now. But I didn’t know it before, so… and then when summer called and offered me the job at marchetti, I thought, “great.” You know, there’s nothing for me —

Jack: Well, w-wait. What are you saying? You’re moving to milan?

Tessa: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: Wow. I have to say I am very overwhelmed.

Tessa: Yeah. I knew adoption could be complicated, but who knew how deep it could get?

Mariah: I mean, all of the information and the options and the decisions to be made.

Tessa: Well, maybe we should grab some coffee, compare our notes, just to give it some perspective.

Mariah: Yeah. I mean, usually I’d be loyal to crimson lights coffee, but i wanted to keep the prying eyes of my family from looking over our shoulder.

Tessa: You know we could run into them here, too.

Mariah: Yes. That’s true. But at least it’s a little less likely here. I’m gonna go wash my hands. If the waiter comes, just my usual.

Tessa: I don’t want to leave you like this. Are you sure you’re gonna be okay?

Noah: Why wouldn’t I be okay? When you love someone, you — you want them to be happy. And I love my sister, so, yeah, I’m fine.

Nick: Cost burden is when your rent or mortgage plus utilities equals up to 30% of the household income. Severe cost burden is when those expenses equal up to about 50% of the household income. Yo! Am I boring you?

Noah: No. No. Sorry. Sorry. I went out last night. Coffee hasn’t kicked in yet.

Nick: Yeah, your mom said you went out with some friends.

Noah: Yeah. It, uh, wasn’t my brightest idea, but I’m fine now. So, you were saying something about severe cost burden.

Billy: Oh, hey. Adam. It’s good to see you.

Adam: Wish I could say the same. Hey, do me a favor. Take it down a notch.

Billy: No can do, man. It’s the first month of the year. The future’s already looking bright. My kids are loving their school, lily is crushing it at chancellor, and I get to help her succeed.

Adam: And you’re satisfied with that?

Billy: Hell, yeah, I’m satisfied with that. Why wouldn’t I be? It’s a perfect fit for me. To be honest, I shouldn’t have played so hard to get for so long, but I think it worked out in my favor. She’s happy to have me there now.

Adam: Good for you.

Billy: Come on. It’s not so hard to be happy for me. You’re gonna be fine. You got a good kid. You’re living rent-free at the ranch, where officer rey and daddy can keep an eye on you. And you got a very prestigious job working for your daddy’s company, at least for now.

Adam: What are you getting at, billy?

Billy: Rumor has it victoria’s getting her hands on newman media. And you know your sister. She is your father’s daughter. She knows how to get what she wants.

Victor: Well, now, hello, my darling.

Victoria: Hello, dad. I’m so glad to see you. I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your text right away, but i stepped away from my phone. I’m very much looking forward to hearing what you think about my offer.

Victor: [ Sighs ] You did a lot of very good research, which I expected you to do. It’s a well-structured deal.

Victoria: Well, I’m very grateful that you’re pleased, but appreciating my offer and accepting it are not necessarily the same thing.

Victor: Mm-hmm. You’ll be happy to know that i am considering moving forward with the deal, except we have to clear one thing.

Victoria: I assume that this has to do with adam and what his role would be in the company.

Victor: When newman/locke takes over newman media, adam will continue as ceo of the company. And when newman/locke and newman media have merged, adam will take over chanccomm, as well. I thought you and I had made that clear, but I don’t see his name anywhere in the deal memo.

Victoria: Well, that’s because we weren’t sure about where things stood between the two of you. As far as we knew, you hadn’t even mentioned the possible sale to adam.

Victor: Ah, well, you let me deal with that, okay? Now, do you agree to my terms?

Victoria: Is there anything you’d like to add?

Victor: Yeah. Your father will continue in his advisory role to adam… as I’ve done with you.

Nikki: I assume victoria will need to take some time to consider what you’re asking.

Victoria: That’s not necessary. We have a deal.

Victor: Really? Well, my darling, come here. Now let’s shake on it. Did you know that even after you

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Nick: Next week, I’m bringing a few big projects in front of the county review board. Now, you’re gonna be there, but just observing, but I want you very comfortable with the process. We’re gonna be teaming up with the city council to tap into the affordable housing fund.

Noah: Hmm. That’s not gonna be enough to build on the scale you’re looking for.

Nick: That’s right. So we’re working with developers to combine local investments along with low income housing tax credits.

Noah: Okay. So, the apartments will be priced at 60% or less than the median income of the community?

Nick: That’s right.

Noah: Huh. What about the project turning the downtown hotel into affordable apartments? How does that process differ?

Nick: You know what? Let’s tackle that some other time. I’ve hit you with a lot of stuff today.

Noah: No, I’m good to keep going. This stuff’s fascinating. I can’t wait to see the apartments filled with tenants.

Nick: I don’t want to burn you out, son. I mean, you just got started. You are, uh — you know, you’re just a man. You’re not a machine.

Noah: Sometimes I think i operate better in machine mode. I was a little too human last night, and that was a big mistake.

Nick: How so?

Noah: I don’t really want to get into it. Suffice it to say that no one was hurt. It just wasn’t pretty. Enough said?

Nick: Yep.

Tessa: For some reason, i thought having all of our options laid out there would help narrow it down, but it sure didn’t work out that way.

Mariah: Yeah, it had exactly the opposite effect. I mean, I went there with images of babies on the brain. And don’t get me wrong. I would love a precious snuggling newborn in my arms to raise and nurture, but then seeing the photos and hearing the stories of the older kids going to their forever homes…

Tessa: I know. That affected me, too.

Mariah: And the thing is, we didn’t even need any of those stories. I mean, we already know my sister’s history. Cassie came to genoa city to be reunited with her birth mom and then found a whole new family. Nick adopted her, and the newmans accepted her like their own.

Tessa: Yeah, and we also have devon as an example. I mean, he was a teen when he got adopted into the winters family, and now you can’t picture them without him.

Mariah: So we’re agreed. Older kids are not off the table.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: But neither are babies.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: And everything in between, I guess.

Tessa: [ Sighs ] We’re gonna need a bigger table.

Mariah: Oh, my gosh, we are no closer to making a decision than when we started talking about all of this.

Tessa: Hey, don’t worry. Before you know it, we’re gonna find the right little person to love, that little boy, girl, or set of triplets.

Mariah: Okay, bite your tongue. You’re going too far.

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: Well, whoever she or they are will bring us so much joy, and we’re gonna build them a loving, stable home.

Mariah: I love the idea of that. I mean, just imagine — grandma sharon.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Grandpa nick,& auntie faith, uncle noah. What? Doesn’t that sound cool?

Tessa: Oh, yeah, it’s gonna be adorable.

Jack: I can think of a million different reasons why you would stay in genoa city and not move to milan.

Phyllis: Oh, well, i disagree. There’s nothing for me here. I mean, nick and I are over.

Jack: Yeah, and obviously you’ve decided to walk away from any potential between us.

Phyllis: The dynamic between us is very confusing to me. Quite honestly, it scares me. I don’t — I don’t know what we really want from each other in a relationship. We keep on missing the mark.

Jack: Yeah, I guess it’s hard to argue that. Well, uh, as exciting as it would be to be near summer and work with her, I — I get that. If that’s where your life is leading you, then you should follow your instincts. It isn’t like we’re not gonna see each other. I mean, as long as summer and kyle and my grandson are there, our paths will cross. When would you be going?

Phyllis: Um, a couple days. I’m just gonna go check it out to see if it’s even feasible.

Jack: Wow. Well, whatever it is, I’m sure you’ll make it work. I do have one request before you go.

Ashland: Well, I wasn’t expecting you back so soon. I hope that’s not a bad sign.

Victoria: No. Quite the opposite. Dad loved our offer.

Ashland: My goodness, you are brilliant, and I love you. Congratulations. You come sit right down and tell me everything, all the back-and-forth.

Victoria: Alright, well, i would be very happy to, although I’m not sure there’s much to tell. So, dad started in piling on the praises, which had me worried at first because I thought he was looking for a way to let me down easy. But then he indicated his willingness to accept the offer. And then he brought up adam, as we knew he would.

Ashland: And what was his position on that?

Victoria: It is still a deal breaker. We agree to keep adam on or dad takes his marbles and he goes home. But I was prepared for that, and I agreed right on the spot. And that’s it.

Ashland: So no sudden curve balls?

Victoria: No. No, no big problems.

Ashland: Well, just know that there’s plenty of time for that. And take my advice — it’s better not to schedule the next meeting at the ranch. It’s not a great idea to give victor the home-court advantage.

Victoria: I’m not sure I know what you mean. I’m not anticipating any more negotiations. We made the deal. It’s done.

Ashland: You finalized the deal without even discussing it with me? Plaque psoriasis, the burning, itching.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, what is your request?

Jack: Well, now that we’ve, uh, cleared the air, I thought maybe we could have some dinner together. I just — I want to make sure that there’s no underlying tension, no residual anger or upset over us “missing the mark,” as you put it.

Phyllis: Listen, I’d love to have dinner with you. Um, I’m leaving in a couple days, so I don’t — I don’t think it’s possible. But when I get back, definitely. Um, I won’t be long.

Jack: I’ll be honest — I’m disappointed you can’t make time for me sooner, but I’ll look forward to that.

Phyllis: Me too.

Jack: So, what is this job?

Phyllis: Oh. It’s a great job. It’s, um — it’s in marketing. And, uh, it’s — it’s very high-level, completely in my skill set.

Jack: Yeah, well, whatever the details are, I’m — I’m sure you’ll shine.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: What about the hotel?

Phyllis: Well, I’ll find someone to run it. Or I’ll sell it. If somebody else runs it, i mean, I — I’ll still have it, and that would be my one connection to genoa city.

Jack: Well, I hope there’s more than one.

Phyllis: Every single family member of mine has left this town. What does that say about me?

Jack: I’m not gonna let you go down that road. You have bright, interesting, vibrant children who are living wonderful lives. I think that says wonderful things about you.

Phyllis: Thank you. You always know the right thing to say to me.

Jack: That’s because nobody knows you better, red.

Nick: Hey, did you follow up with the landscape architect about the idea of expanding the urban green space?

Noah: We’ve been playing a little bit of phone tag, but I’m excited to talk to her.

Nick: Ah, cool. I’m excited about it, too. Let’s talk later.

Noah: Yep.

Nick: I’m proud of you.

Noah: [ Sighs ] Hey, tess? You, uh — you got a minute? Hey.

Tessa: Hi.

Noah: Um…I just — I’d like to apologize about last night.

Tessa: No, you really don’t have to —

Noah: No, I think it’s pretty obvious that I do. I mean, look how uncomfortable you are with me now. That’s the last thing that i wanted.

Victoria: I’m surprised that you think there’s a need to go over the deal again.

Ashland: Well, it was one thing not to be invited to the meeting. I didn’t love it, but i understood the rationale. However, I assumed I would have the chance at least to weigh in before you closed the deal.

Victoria: But you did. You — you more than weighed in.& We drafted the offer together with our legal team. Dad didn’t add any changes, aside from the stipulation about adam, which you and I had discussed at length. So, what — what exactly would you amend?

Ashland: Well, we both know that bringing adam in is a risk. And we can’t rely on a hope and a prayer that he’s going to behave himself. If I had been given the chance, I would at least have recommended that we put some stipulations to keep him in line.

Victoria: Do you really think that’s needed?

Ashland: Well, definitely. I think that we need to make it unmistakably clear what are the limits to adam’s authority.

Victoria: You have a point, but in my opinion, it would have antagonized my father so much so that he would have called off the whole deal.

Ashland: No, sweetheart, that’s the whole point of negotiations. You get to press somebody to find out where their red lines are, you know, what their real goals are. What if victor’s plan is to pit you against adam, huh, like you’re a couple of gladiators entering an arena for his entertainment?

Victoria: Hold on a second. I’m not sure that’s where this is headed. But even if it were, you and i can handle adam on our own after we ensure that the sale goes through.

Ashland: You know, you might be putting yourself in a rather untenable situation here.

Victoria: It’s funny. A minute ago, you said I was brilliant.

Ashland: Well, that was before I realized you closed the deal. Sweetheart, I am just trying to protect you.

Nikki: Well, hello! I didn’t expect to see you two here. I thought you were out celebrating.

Victoria: Uh, well, ashland actually thinks we should have added something more specific to the contract where adam is concerned, just as a precautionary measure, of course.

Nikki: Would you like me to tell your father you need more time to discuss it?

Ashland: I’ll leave that up to you.

Victoria: No. I gave my father my word. And I’m not worried about adam. I can handle him. Now, if you’ll excuse me… life’s been hard enough.

Noah: I think it’s pretty obvious that I had too much to drink last night and maybe said a little bit too much, as well. I just really hope this doesn’t change anything between us, the three of us.

Tessa: Oh, no, of course not.

Noah: I hope you sincerely know how happy I am for you guys. It’s obvious how much you and mariah love each other. So I will never put you on the spot like that ever again. I promise.

Tessa: Look, we’ve been in each other’s orbit a lot lately. If it would help, I can give you some space.

Noah: I think it would be best if we just don’t make a big deal about it. Now, can we do that, just forget about it and move on?

Tessa: Okay. But I would hope that you would —

Noah: Hey. We’re good, okay? I’ll see you later.

Tessa: Okay. Bye.

Jack: Well, let me know when you’re back, and we’ll, uh, plan our dinner date.

Phyllis: You will be the first person I call. Yes?

Michael: You okay?

Phyllis: I’m fine. After talking to jack, I’m more confused about my feelings. I mean, the whole time I was telling him that I was leaving, I was hoping that he’d stop me.

Michael: But he didn’T.

Phyllis: No, he didn’T. Ah, it’s too late. I’m leaving.

Lily: You know, the way patricia’s team organized the numbers in this document, i think we have more wiggle room on this project.

Billy: Okay. Do you want to move some of the budget over to this edwards project?

Lily: Well, I mean, I think we could, but I think we should have some more research done just to make sure it’s fiscally responsible.

Billy: Okay. Sounds good. And last but not least, what do you want to do about this?

Lily: Uh, I think we should table this for now, just until we have some more information.

Billy: I think the information that we do have shows that that is a good opportunity, and if we don’t jump on it, our competitors will.

Lily: Yeah, I guess that’s a good point. Um, okay, yeah. Let’s, uh — let’s go for it then. See? I knew we could do this together.

Billy: Let me be very clear. You would be kicking ass in this position on this job with or without me, but I am very grateful that I’m on this adventure with you.

Lily: You sure? No regrets?

Billy: Not a one. I mean, what would I be doing? Chasing adam around, trying to get revenge? He’s gonna self-destruct at any point, probably sooner than later.

Lily: I know. You’re probably right — ’cause if he does end up working for victoria, those two are far from simpatico and definitely on a collision course.

Billy: I would say that’s an understatement. Adam is gonna lose his mind.

Adam: Look, here’s the thing. We will get more bang for our buck if we run ads with them. That is clearly the way to go.

[ Cellphone ringing ] So, um…does that make sense? Uh, I need to get back to you, okay? We will, uh, pick this up later. Alright.

[ Sighs ] To what do I owe this visit?

Victoria: I thought it was time for me to come and see what I’m getting for my money. Oh. Well, don’t tell me that I’m the first to break the news. Dad accepted newman/locke’s offer to buy newman media. It’s a done deal.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Ashland: You’re a brilliant doctor, but you need a new mountain to climb, and I think i have the perfect challenge for you.

Lauren: I’m still curious as to exactly what victor has you doing because this feels far more cloak and dagger than your typical legal maneuvering.

Victoria: I hope that you’re looking forward to working with me as much as I’m looking forward to being your boss.

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