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GH Transcript Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Posted on February 17, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Sighs ] Okay. Oh. Alright.

[ Sighs ]

[ Exhales sharply ] Okay.

[ Knock on door ] Oh. Oh. Come in! Good morning. Good morning. Carly corinthos? That’s me. You must be… rebecca diamond, esquire. I’m here to discuss your divorce. Britt! Nina. Hey. Britt. I take it you’ve heard. Uh, that carly and sonny broke up? Yeah, who hasn’t? So tell me, how’d you do it? Hello. Can I help you? We’ve met. I’m one of your freelancers. Smoltz, right? You remembered, yeah. I sent you a bunch of pitches, but I haven’t heard back. Check your e-mail. Huh? Oh, there you are. You didn’t take any of them. Alexis: No.

[ Sighs ] And here’s why. See, we have declared a moratorium on aliens invading the government, on severed heads in carry-ons, and, you know, celebrity sex lives, that sort of thing. Got it, not a problem. I’m here because I have a scoop. Crop circles? Classic noir love triangle involving the mafiosi and high-fashion. Worlds collide as nina reeves invades the marriage of sonny and carly corinthos. Boom. Hey. There something on your mind? The louvre, the eiffel tower, and the arc de triomphe. Willow, we will get to paris, even if I have to smuggle you.

[ Chuckles ] Which you might have to if I still don’t have a passport. Maybe we can get an update. Willow: Mom. Willow. Hey. Um, I would love to stop and chat, but I’m just in a hurry. Wait. You can’t spare a few minutes for your daughter? Wish I could. I’m sorry. I’m just so — I’m busy. Well, we’re all busy, but how hard is it to track down your daughter’s birth certificate? Hi. Look who’s awake.

[ Chuckles ] Hi. Hi. You seem to be doing better. I’m ready to get back to work, tracking peter and finding our granddaughter. Epiphany? No. She says no. I’ll be back. You make sure he stays in this bed.

[ Monitor beeping ] Have you heard anything? Have they found peter yet?

[ Sighs ] Peter’s still on the loose.

[ Both sigh ] And he’s taken a hostage. Please tell me it’s not anyone I know. Looking at her, you’d never know everything she’s been through. First, her psycho father kidnaps her from right under us, and then drops her at a firehouse then gets away with maxie. We just — we have to assume that maxie convinced peter to leave bailey behind and then agreed to go in her place. I’m just glad that felicia and mac have entrusted us with her for the last two nights, but now that mac’s on the mend… we always knew we were just a placeholder until maxie could be with her daughter again. First, they have to find her. What if maxie’s gone for good? We need to find peter so the authorities never do. Understood? Yeah, and I’ll expect a progress report soon, which means I expect some progress.

[ Knock on door ]Yep, coming. Where is she? I’m sorry, dr. Gatlin-holt. I’m rather busy at the moment. I’m gonna ask you one more time — and only one more time — where did your pal peter take maxie?

I promise you, willow, I’m doing everything I can. Well, then, what’s the holdup? Well, it’s like, you know, going to the dmv, but times 1,000 is what it’s like trying to get something out of the hall of records and — and we moved state to state, so… well, maybe this will help. I looked into it myself. Oh, looked into it how? I contacted all the hospitals in clairbourne county, but there was no record of any birth certificate. And I contacted somebody at the state department. State department? Yeah, they’re gonna do a global search, and that will — you know what? I actually have to go to my appointment, and I’m late already. It was good to see you. Wait, mom, if you could just give us the name of the doctor, that…would be great. I can’t believe it’s this hard to track down my birth certificate. Assuming your mom is even looking for it. You don’t believe her? Do you?

[ Beeps ] You’re recording this? It helps prevent misunderstandings. It also allows me to keep thorough track of my client’s wish list. Wish list? Houses, jewelry, other valuables, your portion of the portfolio, other assets, some of which may be offshore. Oh, and, of course, the children. Ms. Diamond, I thought I made myself perfectly clear on the phone. I invited you here just to go over my options. Is that your polite way of saying you’re not ready to divorce your husband? Britt: Last night, I was at the savoy, and carly shows up dressed to kill with her bestie felix on her arm and no ring on her left hand. She already took off her ring? Point being, she’s trying really hard to get over sonny. Well, I don’t — okay, listen, that’s not why I came looking for you. No? Then I have to get back to work. You probably — listen to me. You probably already know that maxie’s baby was found, but maxie is still missing, and the police think that peter took her hostage. You know peter. Do you have any idea where maxie and peter could be? I have it on excellent authority that the don of the eastern seaboard flew the missus to martinique, where he played musical beds with the editor in chief of crimson. Mm. Well, “a,” you got your facts wrong, “b,” we would never be able to do a story like that because, “c,” we would get our butts sued. So I’m afraid I’m gonna have to pass on that little gem, too. Sorry. Fine. I’ll just sell the story somewhere else. Good. Good. I hope they pay you a lot of money. Well, he didn’t seem happy. Well, you know, changing the perception of the invader is not as easy as it looks. Yeah, sometimes the past can be impossible to shake. I guess we’re not talking about

the invader anymore, are we? After everything maxie did to keep this baby safe, she still had to let her go. For the life of me, I just — I don’t know how she did it. It’s because maxie loves her little girl that much. We have to love her enough to do the same.

[ Doorbell rings ] Maybe it’s news about maxie. Here you go. Hey. Okay. Oh, dad? Olivia? Is everything okay? Yes, yes, we just came by to say hello to our soon-to-be former granddaughter. Of course. Come on in. There she is.

[ Door closes ] Hi. I know. Hi. There you go. Feels like more of a goodbye to me, too. Yes, you are. What on earth what makes you think I know where peter august is? You played me to get information, you found out where maxie’s baby was, and you fed that information to peter. Are you accusing me of endangering a child? What’d you get in return? What’s the price for an innocent human life?

[ Chuckles ] Why, you do have a melodramatic way of asking a question, doctor, but you don’t have a shred of proof. I don’t need proof. I’m not the police. Maxie’s gone. Peter has her. You tell me where she is. Or — or what? Remember, doctor, you took an oath to do no harm. I did. I took that vow. The problem is… …you’re not my patient. Dr. Obrecht: I would put the syringe away if I were you, herr doctor. Really, why would I do that? Because you are displeasing mein guter freund, herr glock.

this manicured weasel knows where maxie is. “Manicured weasel”? That’s right. What are we doing here? Go ahead. You — you brought a gun. Go ahead. Shoot him. Well, it wouldn’t be the first time. You shoot him. I’ll patch him up. How about that? Why do I need you when I can do both backwards and in heels? Now, put the syringe away, herr doctor, or I’ll shoot you and leave you to bleed out. Oh, why don’t you do it anyway? Good thinking, herr doctor. Ah, my dear liesl, I knew I could always count on you. I don’t know why you give this guy a pass. You don’t care about maxie? If it weren’t for you, maxie and her daughter would be safe and sound. Haven’t you done enough, or do you want to make things worse? If so, by all means, stay. I believe you know the way out, doctor. I will reunite maxie with her child. And you and peter are gonna share a cell. Do you think his bedside manner is any better than that?

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. I… I wasn’t listening. Oh, my dearest liesl. You came to my rescue. How can I ever repay you? Peter has maxie? I need to get out of here. No. Stop that. Felicia, I have to find her. No, no, you have to stay in your bed. Please lie back. Leave that bed too soon, and you risk a setback — maybe a fatal one. Then the bad guys win. Is that what you want? What I want is to get my daughter back. And how are you gonna do that by staggering around and bleeding all over the place?! You lie there,let your body heal, and I’ll let you know when you can go. Got it?! Got it. Thanks, epiphany. I’ll take it from here. Good luck.

[ Monitor beeping ] I hate that I’m stuck in here! Well, maybe some good news will help. Oh, please. Lay it on me.

[ Sighs ] Our granddaughter louise is alive and well.

[ Chuckles ] Can you come to your — to your grandma olivia? Or, your — sorry, your aunt olivia and your uncle ned? Oh, my sweet. Oh. Hey, how are you doing with all this? It’s hard, but it — it really is for the best. Now chase and I, we could go back to living our lives. It’s not like we set out to be parents. I mean, can you imagine the two of us at the pta? Olivia: Yeah. I can imagine it real easily, actually. I can, too. Chase. Yes, sir? I’ve told brook lynn how proud I am that she took responsibility for this beautiful little girl, but there’s something else that still needs to be said. I had you wrong. Dead wrong. I just ran into willow and michael, and she can’t understand why I can’t produce her birth certificate for her. Here’s a really crazy thought. Why don’t you tell the truth? What, that I forged it? No, that you — you were lost and you moved into this community and the community didn’t trust the government and so on? I’m sure that willow will understand that. Yeah, maybe, but it — it still doesn’t give her what she needs, which is proof of birth so she can get a passport.

[ Sighs ] Well, speaking of which, I did speak to my colleague friend, diane, and she confirmed what I already suspected. There really is no avenue that will allow you to substitute a fake for willow’s authentic birth certificate. Well, no legal avenue you mean? Like you said, how hard is it to find a birth certificate? Well, here’s hoping your contact at the state department will be able to track it down. I hope so, too, but it doesn’t change the fact that your mom has been avoiding you. I mean, what’s the mystery? What is she so afraid of? My marriage is over, and I am ready to move on. What I don’t want is to go to war. I’m not looking for a wish list or petty revenge. I want this over quickly and as painlessly as possible. You want to expedite this? Then you need to tell me everything — unsanitized, unvarnished, unabridged. Every gory detail.

[ Sighs ]

Peter and i barely know each other. I mean, I wish I had known that he was an unstable psychopath. I would’ve warned maxie. But then we wouldn’t have bailey. Or rather, louise, would we? My heart just breaks for maxie. Just when she thought she could reclaim her daughter. But, britt, what I can’t figure out is how did peter find out that bailey wasn’t brook lynn’s baby, that she was really his and maxie’s daughter? Who knew what maxie and brook lynn were up to? I knew pretty early on, but I would rather die than tell peter that information. I mean, I almost did. Well, someone else wasn’t so discreet. Someone who had something to gain — like victor cassadine. I don’t know about that. But if — if you’re right and victor told peter, then who told victor? Speak of the devil. Victor, I remember your affections fondly, but alas, I am spoken for. Well, I have no doubt mr. Baldwin offers you an amusing distraction, but then so does an accordion, if you’re in the mood. You should know by now you will not score points with me by disparaging

mein scott. Then tell me, dear liesl, how do I score points with you? By stripping down… yes? …And revealing… and? …Your humanity. Oh, is that what we’re calling it these days? Deny it if you want. Beneath the glib yet acerbic banter and your world-weary savoir faire, you are devoted to your own flesh and blood. Almost to a fault. Then you must know how much maxie’s disappearance pains everyone who considers her family. You know how much I hate seeing you in pain. Is there something I can do? There is. If I ever meant anything to you, victor, you’ll help me find maxie. I know what you’re doing. Is it working? What do you think? My heart is pounding. Feel it. Mm. Like an allegro timpani solo at the berlin philharmonic. You know how much I love philharmonic percussion. Then you’ll help me? I depends, my dove… …on what’s in it for me. Sir, if I am ever lucky enough to have a daughter of my own, I hope I can stand by her the way that you stood by brook lynn. He likes you. He likes bailey. I was just part of the package. Okay, my turn again. Okay, here you go. Here. Aww. Okay. Alright. Bailey — or louise — no matter where you go in life, no matter where you call home, you will always, always be a part of our family. You really are a miracle. You know that? Born in the woods, rescued at a firehouse, and you managed to bring out the best in every person around you. And even if we couldn’t see it at first, you showed us what was always there all along. That might be the biggest miracle of all.

[ Chuckles ] I just keep thinking there’s a way around this or past this — there is. You admit that you made a mistake, you let diane negotiate on your behalf to keep you from being incriminated, and then you and willow generate a legal document that will certify her birth. Right. Unless, of course, you don’t

want her birth certified for some reason. Alexis, thank you so much. I know you’re trying to help, but I just — I can’t do this. You know who you sound like? You sound like me when you were trying to help me not drink, and I resisted you. So w-why won’t you let me return the favor? My mother has constantly put her trust in the wrong people. After shiloh and cyrus renault, how could I forget? It taught her to distrust everyone, including the government. You, on the other hand, have contacts in the state department and the sec. You contact district attorneys in other states directly. Not everyone can do that. Okay, yes, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect transparency when it comes to something so straightforward as a birth certificate. Straightforward to you, but you’ve always had a stable, loving family — two stable, loving families that you know you can count on. The loving, maybe, but stable? I don’t know about that. Well, not anymore, anyway.

[ Sighs ] So, at sonny’s insistence, I show up at the haunted star for a romantic evening, and instead of being in the stateroom waiting for me, he was in bed with nina reeves.

[ Beeps ] You have just said more than enough to take sonny to the cleaners. Which is not my objective. I know. I get it. You don’t want his money. Now, with regard to building a case, I do wish you had consulted me before moving out. However, finding him in the sack with a woman who kept his existence a secret more than makes up for it. Now, you’ve just gotten a lot off your chest here. Maybe you want to press erase and it all ends now, which is certainly an option. Or we just leave it here in case you need to use it. Sonny’s a fighter. If I use what’s on that recorder — he’ll hurt you? Physically? No. But if I put him on the defensive, sonny’s gonna make this divorce very ugly, which, as I said over and over again, is the last thing I want. Let him do his worst. You have a secret weapon. What’s that? Sonny himself.

Let’s be honest. Your husband has a reputation. I know that. But there are also children involved, children who love him very much. And that is the beautiful part. We do not have to make a single negative allegation because any judge sitting on that bench knows the name sonny corinthos and will be predisposed to rule in your favor. You mean they couldn’t get him for an alleged crime, so they want to use me to punish him. Well, they got al capone on tax evasion, right? So you add on some lying, some infidelity, and other things that a great P.I. Can dig up, and I’m pretty certain I can get you sole custody of your minor child. I believe you said her name is donna. How’s that sound? Growing up, my life was just so messed up and bizarre that when I got to know your family, I kind of idealized them, maybe to the point of overlooking my own mother. I don’t always give her the credit she deserves for turning her life around. Yeah, even I have to admit she’s — she’s doing her best. And she’s been respecting our boundaries, not coming around all the time, not arranging surprise visits in public places. So I guess you’re saying we should cut her some slack.

Some slack. What are the odds that, out of all of wiley’s grandmothers, at this point,

my mom might be the most drama-free? Thank you for trying, alexis, but I — what? You ask me to help you and — and you won’t accept my help and I don’t know why. So why? Are you ashamed? Are you ashamed of your past? Because I stabbed a cop in the chest with a syringe on a vodka-fueled rage, and the only excuse I had was, “I was aiming for someone else.” Well, what I went to prison for is a hell of a lot worse. I’m sure kristina would agree. That’s a good point. Forging a birth certificate is not nearly as bad as what you actually went to prison for.

[ Sighs ] Listen, harmony, I found a support system in my daughters, and I think you’re underestimating yours. From everything I know about willow, she is open-minded, she’s kind, she’s compassionate, and if you would just tell her the truth, I’m sure she would understand. But she won’T. Harmony, whatever it is that you’re running away from, it will catch up to you. And then what? This was taken just after anna and chase found her at the firehouse. As you can see, louise is happy and healthy. Thank god.

[ Chuckles ] And brook lynn and chase have been looking after her the whole time? Yeah. Yeah, and they’re bringing her here today. And that’ll give you a chance to see for yourself that our granddaughter inherited maxie’s survival gene. And then we get to take her home? We do. Our newest granddaughter under our roof with her brother and sister, and we get to spoil her rotten. Well, that’s a tall order. She’s been living with the quartermaines all this time. Yeah, we can bring her back down to earth. Yeah, that’s more like it. We’ll give her everything she needs. Aye, aye, commissioner. Ah, that’s interim commissioner to you, lady. Ah, you’re starting to get your old, grumpy self back, I see. I won’t be myself until peter’s been caught and maxie has her daughter back in her arms again. Soon. Very, very soon. Dr. Westbourne is correct. It is my fault that victor figured out that maxie and brook lynn have been hiding louise in plain sight. Hey, wh-what? I mean, how — I can’t believe that you would give that information to victor deliberately. I didn’T. All I did was draw him a great, big map with an “x” on it, and then he figured out the rest on his own. Okay, so — and then victor gave that information to peter. And peter used the baby to lure maxie to him. Will the two of you please just stop? Stop kicking me in the teeth. Believe me, I’ve done it enough to myself over the last couple of days. Well, I’m probably not in the best position to judge because I could’ve told everyone that peter was alive and well when he showed up in nixon falls, but I kept my mouth shut. Well, not exactly. You did sic my mother on him. Well, that didn’t work. It didn’t work yet. My mother is nothing if she’s not persistent. She doesn’t relent. She adjusts and improvises. But you already know that, don’t you, dr. Gatlin-holt? You are incorrigible. But alas, my affections are off the table, for I am a one-man woman. Hm, how convenient. I’m only one man. Will you help me, victor, for old times’ sake? I need more. Fine. If you help me, it will enrage peter, and we can both revel in the schadenfreude of it all. Now you’re talking. I hate to see you suffer because of maxie, but I wouldn’t mind seeing peter suffer because of you.

[ Sighs ] I won’t be able to rest until maxie’s home again, reunited with her beautiful little kleine. The thing is, I have a long memory. I haven’t forgotten all the times you hurt me. Any more than I’ve forgotten all the times you’ve kidnapped, tormented, and nearly killed me and the people I care about while aiding and abetting my enemies. You make a fair point. Please, victor, for whatever good there was between us. I can’t promise, but I’ll do what I can. I knew I could count on you.

Let’s take a picture of the whole family, ’cause, damn it, that’s what we are. I’ll take it. Oh, no, slick… perfect. …You’re not getting out of things that easy. Get over here. I’m not really family. Well… you lived at monica’s house. You got your heart broken there. And tried to get one quartermaine to double-cross another. Trust me, you are part of the family, like it or not. Okay, let me get this. Ned: Alright, here we go. Okay. One second. Everybody say, “we love you, bailey.” All: We love you, bailey!

[ Camera shutter clicks ] Now I want to get one of the two of you with just bailey.

[ Camera shutter clicking ] Olivia: Okay, now I want to get a picture of the two you.

[ Clicking continues ] I’m the worst type of hypocrite. If you really believe that, you should get out more. I’ve been doling out advice to you about not letting your past define you, and here I am doing exactly that. Yeah, well, we’re all hypocrites. You know, I ask for help, and I really don’t want it. I’d rather just drown my sorrows in a bottle of booze, but, you know, we make unhealthy choices. Let’s stop doing that, huh? How about you help me, I help you, that sort of thing. That’s how friendship works. Ah, well, how am i supposed to know that? Harmony, I know you want the past to be in the past for willow’s sake, but if there’s more to this story than what you’ve told me, then don’t you think it’s better that willow finds out from you rather than from someone else? All yo ur mom did was misplaceyour birth certificate. Nina literally blew up my parents’ marriage. And my dad seems just fine with that. One more reason for us to expedite that passport and hop on a plane for paris, far away from all this insanity and closer to each other.

[ Cellphone ringing ] It is my contact at the state department. We may be one step closer to the eiffel tower. Hello? Sorry to do this, guys, but we’re on the clock. Already?Can’t we just have five more minutes? Unfortunately, mac and felicia are waiting. We just — we know it’s just gonna make it harder. Olivia: I wish I could say you were wrong. But you’re not. Ready? Okay. Hey, look at me. You will always have a home with us. Always.

[ Crying ]

[ Sighs ] Here. Let me get it. Bye, guys.

[ Sighs ] Mac: This is the best medicine ever.

[ Felicia giggles ] I’m sorry to disturb you, but the doctor’s ordered another test. Another test? What, are they looking for a reason to keep me here? Trust me, nobody wants to keep you here longer than necessary. How do you put up with him? Well, on the bright side, he’s definitely feeling better. There’s nothing wrong with me that seeing my granddaughter won’t cure. Oh, they’re probably on their way right now, so as soon as you get back from whatever this test is, I’m sure they’ll — test, test. Can’t we take this test another time? Some — I’m afraid not. Now, let’s get you out of this bed. No arguments. Yes, ma’am. I barely know your mother. Uh, not true. I was there when she gave you hell for clearing the way for peter to find maxie’s baby. Oh, wait, aunt liesl knows? Oh, well, I hope your affairs are in order. Here’s the thing. So — no, no. Don’t waste your time or oxygen on denials, okay? Just hear me out. I strongly advise you not to engage in shenanigans or cahoots with my mother. I am not a shenaniganist, and I’m not one to cahoot. Britt is right. Listen to her. With aunt liesl, there’s always collateral damage.

[ Elevator bell dings ]

Guete morge, britta dear. Nina, my pet. Would either of you mind if I borrowed the good doctor? Sonny and I went through an ugly divorce years ago, and we fought over our sons, michael and morgan. We hurt each other, and we hurt our children. I will never make that mistake again. And that is very noble and speaks volumes about your character. However, I have to ask, if you don’t want to punish sonny, there are plenty of attorneys in this town who can get you out of your marriage with shared custody and an agreement that you on your nicest day could call fair. So I want to know, why turn to me? What you wanted is for me to tell you that what happened between sonny and me in nixon falls could never happen again, but we both know that that would be a lie. If you don’t want sonny’s blood, what do you want?

Mother, why do you want to borrow dr. Gatlin-holt? I thought you were furious with him. Of course I was. But now we understand each other, don’t we, herr doctor? If you’ll excuse us. Mm? Well, we warned him. Uh, speaking of warnings, didn’t anyone ever tell you that carly’s a bad enemy to have? Yeah, it’s been mentioned to me 1 or 853 times. I’m just saying, you did keep her husband hidden for close to a year and then turn around and sleep with him. I’m sorry. I’m a little confused. Whose side are you on? Y-yours. I’m on your side. We’re family. And as family, I have to warn you, because if carly gets a chance, she will burn your life down. Thank you for the heads-up. But this has been a long time coming, britt. And if carly wants a war, I’ll give her a war. I would prefer not to fight with sonny. I’ve been down that road before, and it goes nowhere good. But the woman he cheated on me with? She’s the one I want to fight. I want nina reeves to pay for every lie she told, all the pain she caused, for everything she has stolen from me and my family. Can you give me that, rebecca? Well, we’ve got to start somewhere. Now, shall we talk about my retainer? If you want me to help you, you are going to have to tell me the truth. Now, both diane and I think that there’s more to this story. There’s something that you are not telling us. Is there? Yes, there’s more. Thank you for looking into it. Okay, bye. What did he say? Michael? Um… it doesn’t make any sense. There is no record of a birth certificate being issued to you in any of the 50 states or anywhere else in the world. According to the U.S. Government… I don’t exist? Olivia: Brook lynn and chase and the baby weren’t — weren’t here for very long, but, uh, it was already feeling like a home, and now it’s over. You know, one of the good things about this whole experience was that it brought us closer together as a family. And it taught us that brook lynn is far more selfless than we thought. Yeah, I’m sure no one was more surprised by that than she was. And now we know that, uh… that we will be there for your daughter whenever she needs us. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Hi. Hello. Hello, there, beautiful girl. Okay, what’s up? I persuaded victor to let me get close enough to plant a tiny chip on his lapel. Should we have a listen? By all means. Victor: Johann, too many people are asking too many questions. We need to find our friend, mr. August, and silence him once and for all.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Tapping ] Long time, stranger.

[ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh!

[ Chuckles ] Ohh! I missed you! That’s because you’re so busy being a boss.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, yes, well, technically i am the boss. Mm-hmm. But what about you? Lucas told me you have so much going on yourself — singing in the choir… mm-hmm. …Volunteering

and mentoring? Mm-hmm. It’s amazing. So, are you here for dinner? Oh, I’ve eaten. My sister and I ate earlier. Taylor’s in town? Yeah, but she’s exhausted. She already went to her room. Ah. I understand. I’m about to go up to my room any minute. You’re staying here at the hotel?

[ Sighs lightly ] So you haven’t heard all the gossip. We have so much to catch up on. Happy valentine’s day, mom. Why, thank you very much. Mom just wished us a happy anniversary. Oh. Thank you so much, jordan. We love and miss you so much. That we do. We can’t wait for you to make it back to port charles. Any idea when that’ll happen? It feels weird being here when maxie’s god-knows-where with my insane brother. It’s alternate realities. It’s a terrible situation, no question, but what can you do about it, britt? Find peter and stop him?

[ Scoffs ] And what? Get killed in the process? Just trust in the professionals and… ah, yes! …Match me shot for shot. Are you still up for takeout later? Uh, okay. Oh, you want to try that new peruvian place? Sounds great. Right. Should we order enough for esme?

[ Sighs ] I suspect esme has other plans. Such as? Breaking the rules. As usual. Surprise, lover! Oh! Never sneak up on a guy in prison, esme. Sorry. Thought you’d be happy to see me. Had to use all my magic to get in here after visiting hours. Uh, well, it’s, uh, it’s good to see you. Um, sorry I’m so jumpy. Uh, being in here has been… an adjustment. Which is why I thought you might like a reminder of me and the comforts of home. Happy valentine’s day to me. Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here? Not at all. Thanks.

[ Jacket unzips ] Teal shirt. Well, so far, I’m not disappointed at all. Oh, well, neither am I.

[ Door opens, closes ] Ah. I couldn’t wait for you to get home, my love! To see me or the gift I brought you? Oh! You brought me a gift? This day just keeps getting better and better. You know, not that I’m complaining, but what has gotten into you? Carly and sonny’s marriage is in the toilet. Happy valentine’s day! Any fantasies you have about pjs and fluffy slippers, forget about it. I want to hear all the tea, so I’m taking you out on the town. Oh [Chuckles] I would love to, but I am exhausted. It’s been a long day. And I really need to do some soul-searching.

[ Sighs ] Uh-huh. Go on up to your room. Put on something sparkly, short, and skin-tight — or all the above — and then meet me here in 15. Save the soul-searching for church. Tonight, we’re going to the savoy.

[ Sighs ] Is phyllis here? Uh, no, you just missed her. Oh, um, okay. How is she? I-I came to check in on her since it’s the first valentine’s day — without lenny. Yeah, I had the same idea. Yeah. But, actually, she’s doing really good. Well, lenny would have gotten a kick out of all this. Yeah. See, this is like a great tribute, right? Yeah, it is.

[ Sighs ] How are you? Um, I-I’ve been better. Anything I can do? I think you’ve done enough. Yeah. Um… I should go. Is that what you want, sonny?

what’s esme done now? Painting her nails while sitting on the couch. I specifically asked her not to do that. Ugh! You know, I — I don’t know if it’s a lack of etiquette or it’s just poor judgment, but there is a blatant disregard for the rules! I mean, really, it’s like — it’s like her sense of entitlement just knows no bounds.

[ Sighs ] You’re not wrong. And don’t think I’m defending her. I’m not. But she is a teenage girl navigating unusual circumstances.

[ Scoffs ] She’s a teenage girl who’s working my nerves.

[ Laughs ] Really. Have you — have you seen the guest bathroom? Yes. But I also think her bad habits are exacerbated by spencer leaving. I think she feels abandoned. And I guess she’s living with people who she has no real connection to. I get it. I know you do. Am I a bad person if I still think she’s kind of a little brat? No.

[ Both laugh ] Even just a little bit. I know you’re right. I do. It’s just maddening. I know. I know. Tell you what. I’ll talk to her. That way, I’ll be the heavy. There could be a reward for you in that. Reward? Oh. Mm-hmm. Should we put off dinner for a while? You’re gonna have to wait. Good things come to those who wait. Very good things. Just a little reminder of what you have to look forward to. You like it? “Like” is an understatement. Since, um, spring ridge doesn’t do conjugal visits, I figured this was the next best thing. I’ll have to guard this photo with my life, protect your honor. And if anyone tries to take it, just let samuel know. Your uncle victor was right — he’s a doll. Did you get my gift? The flowers were gorgeous. Where’d you find french peonies this time of year? It took some forethought and uncle victor’s connections, but I couldn’t let my girl think I didn’t care. I was wondering if you might be free to stop by my house tonight. Uh, now? If you don’t mind. It’s kind of important. I’ll text you my address. So I’ll see you later? Um, yes, I’ll be there.

Great.

Thank you so much. I’ll let my doorman know you’re on your way. You just made my night. I love you. What is it? Something good? She may be coming home sooner than planned. Oh, my god! T.J., That’s amazing! You must be so relieved. Absolutely. I’ve been monitoring her progress. I-I knew she was recovering well, but it is a huge win if she can come home early. I’ve got my freedom back, and I…am embracing it. Well, that’s great news.

[ Sniffs ] Whoa! Wow! Ugh.

[ Chuckles ] So does this mean you’re not terrified of aunty dearest? Oh. Please. I’m not worried about her. Especially while she’s out of town. But, I mean, what about her minions? She might have eyes here. No, no, no, no, no. No dice, dr. Downer. If eyes are here, they’ve already seen us together, so let’s make the risk worth it. Down the hatch. We’re doing this.

[ Feigns sobbing ]

[ Glasses clink ]

[ Coughs ]

[ Groans ] It’s nice to finally meet you. Uh, finally? I can see now I had no reason to be nervous. Well, going out solo on valentine’s day is nerve-racking, but this place is pretty non-threatening. I suppose so. I had only been here for a few minutes, and I started to wonder if you would show. As in, where have I been your whole life? As in, where were you five minutes past the hour? I didn’t see anyone in a teal shirt, and I thought maybe I’d been stood up. You’re looking for a guy in a teal shirt. Well, I figured shining armor might be a bit blingy.

[ Chuckles ] But, honestly, I’m glad we decided to meet up in person. Look, I — I-I mean, I admit, I was wary of that dating app, too. I thought it was wacky to try and connect with someone without exchanging pictures. But meeting you has made me a believer, tanner. I’m sorry. I’m not tanner. Terry? I think our table’s ready. Nina, I — I don’t — I’m not gonna get in the way of you wanting to come to charlie’S. So I’m just gonna go ahead — um, that’s — I’m s-sorry. That’s not the question that I asked you. Sonny, I — what are you doing? I just want to know, is — what are you do– is it causing you more pain to run into me? Is it complicating you trying to work things out with carly? There’s nothing to work out with carly. Well…

[Stammers] I probably think that she’s upset, right? And she’s hurt, understandably. You just give her more time. Time. Everybody wants me to give carly time. But it didn’t seem like she needed time when, you know, she decided that she wanted the — the — you know, our marriage to be over when she saw us in the — you know what I mean. No, I don’t know what you mean. What are you talking about? Carly’s divorcing me.

What makes you think that carly considering divorce?

[ Sighs ] She’s meeting with a divorce lawyer. What are you thinking? Sonny, it doesn’t matter what I think. Yeah, it does. No, it doesn’T. Yeah, it does. This is about you and carly. You got something to say, say it, nina. No, my point of view is immaterial. Why? Because I can’t be objective. We both know I have a vested interest. Wow! That was fast! Is spencer okay? Did something happen? He’s fine. He’s absolutely fine, sweetheart. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to worry you. It’s just that… he asked me to mail this to you a few days ago, and I just haven’t had the chance. So…

[ Exhales sharply ] I brought you some more of that italian face cream you like and your favorite sweater. And samuel said it’s okay if you have this mini-speaker, as long as it’s not too loud. Uh, I don’t suppose that you had the chance to run back by the cabin and grab my headphones? No, I haven’t been back to the cabin. I haven’t even thought about it. Too busy being consumed with my boyfriend being in a prison facility. Don’t think that I don’t, uh, appreciate everything that you’ve done for me and everything that you continue to do. I’ve always been there for you, spence, and I always will be. You know that. Unlike your fair-weather friends. Have you seen them? Have they asked about me? No and no. Does it matter? Think about it, nikolas — how will the court view sonny as custodial parent if his marriage falls apart because of his own infidelity? This could be our chance to bring avery home here! Huh. Yeah, I hope you’re right. But? No “buts.” I just [Sighs] Get the feeling that your euphoria over the corinthos’ marital woes isn’t entirely about avery and maybe you’re slightly happy that it’s happened to carly? Maybe even more than slightly?

[ Crunches ] Are you accusing me of taking pleasure in someone else’s unhappiness? Maybe once upon a time, I wished carly ill, but lately we’ve been in a much better place. You and carly? Come on, ava. It’s me you’re talking to. Oh, alright.

[ Chuckles ] But don’t you think there is some serious karmic justice happening here? Do you have any idea the amount of crap I have taken from that woman over the years? It’s probably more than I’ll ever know. -Yeah. Damn straight it is. -Hm. And she and sonny, they have been insufferable — gatekeeping my child like I’m some kind of danger to her, giving me crumbs of time with avery, expecting me to be grateful, maligning our marriage every chance they get! Yeah, yet here we are still together. While their epic love story crumbles to dust. Britt: [Slurring] You’re kidding me!

[Slurring] True fact. Almost ten — ten percent of americans have broken up with someone on valentine’s day.

[ Scoffs ] You know what that means, don’t you? There’s a whole new crop of broken hearts that are just ours for the taking. Whew! We need shots! No! Clean up. Thank you. Thank you. Down the hatch!

[ Chuckles ] Okay! Wow, I guess there is something to going out tonight. Ah. You’re welcome.

[ Laughs ] Uh, I spoke too soon. I know. I’m not a fan of brad, either. But, uh, I won’t be chased out of here tonight. Neither will I. But I can’t say there won’t be trouble.

It’s perfect. Yeah? Mm-hmm. You always know what I need. Aww! [ Laughs ] Your gift is waiting for you at the honeymoon suite at the metro court. Oh! Tj! You didn’t! Happy valen-versary. Wanna dance? I could be talked into it.

[ Chuckles ] Ha!

[ Gasps ] Ooh. Wait.

[ Groans ] And here I thought I’d be safe. Aunt selina? Worse. Carly. Pfft. Don’t sweat it. I’m not. Besides, I haven’t had my dance yet. Wow. Brad and britt together again. -Some things never change. -Hm. The scenery’s changed. This is the savoy, not the metro court. And it’s — whoopsie! And it’s nice hanging out with my bestie. Even though I’m aware some people would rather he disappear back to pentonville. Britt — some might say brad got off easy, given what he did to carly’s family. I regret a lot of the things I’ve done. Felix, may I have a word with you? And then there were two.

[ Laughs ] Ironic, isn’t it? Hmm. What is? Us! Instead of being with the men we love tonight, we wind up with each other. Yeah. Happy valentine’s day to us. Sonny, you know how I feel about you. You do. Don’t you? Mr. Corinthos. It’s good to see you. We haven’t had much of a chance to talk since you got back. -Chet. -How are you? Yeah. How are you? Look. Listen. You’re doing a great job at the gym. How are you? I can’t complain. Thinking about calling tonight a wrap, though. You know. Single-guy problems. Well, I guess you don’T. Count yourself lucky. Oh. Nina — nina. This is chet. Chet, nina. He runs volonino’s gym for me. Yeah. It’s — you’re amy’s brother, right? It’s nice to finally meet you. Likewise. Um… so, okay. Well, I will let you get on with your evening. Alright, chet. Can I get another drink? -No. I don’t think it’s okay. -That’s — listen. If carly is meeting with divorce attorneys, I think it’s a bad idea for us to be seen out in public. The damage was done a long time ago, nina. Well, let’s not add fuel to the fire. I don’t — this is just…so unreal. When I got back, everything was great. Now how do — how did we get to this? We all played our roles, and I am so, so sorry for the part I played. I r-regret what went down, too. All of it? Because I can tell you this. There’s no part of me that regrets us sleeping together. Do you? Tanner: That’s why I appreciate that the app prioritizes the cerebral over the visual. Daters can scratch below the surface without having to worry about shallow concerns like the way someone looks or, uh, you know, whether they have a car or a career. But you do… h-have those things, right? No, I-I understand why a modern woman like yourself might feel pressured to join the capitalistic grind. Do you, now? Well, it might interest you to know that I don’t view the field of medicine through a capitalistic lens. No, it’s just that I’ve — I’ve chosen to vibrate at a higher frequency. I reject the expectations of society. I examine myself. I do the work. Avoid shirts with collars. I understand. But that all sounds like your excuse to avoid actual work. Well, if that’s what you heard me say, then you’re not listening. Oh. Please. Enlighten me. Laura: Actually, spencer wanted you to have this before he left for spring ridge. I’m so sorry for the delay. It’s just that so much has been happening lately. No, it’s fine. How’s he doing?

[ Sighs ] It’s still early days. I’m sure he appreciated his visit with you at ava’s gallery, though, before he had to report in. I… I appreciated it, too. Of course it matters if my friends are suddenly ghosting me. Your uncle victor reminded me that you can’t please all people all the time, which is exactly what I’ve been trying to do with your friends, and it’s gotten me nowhere. I mean, at least we still have each other, right? Isn’t that enough? Maybe coming tonight was a mistake. I’m just gonna go to the loo before I head out. Hey. Esme. What — don’T. Don’T. Thanks, samuel. You’ve been a doll. Hey, I, um — I know it’s late, but is there any way I could, uh, visit with ryan chamberlain before I go? Sorry. I’m afraid not. No worries. I’ll, um, just see him when I intern later this week. That’s not happening, either. Your access has been restricted. By whom? Kevin: By me.

I didn’t expect to see you here after visiting hours. Likewise. But it’s not unusual for me to visit a patient after hours. How did you get in? I, um… pulled a few strings. We’ll address that later. Right now I’d like to know why you’re trying to see my brother, especially when I warned you not to. I’m capable of handling it. I know you think so. Which is why I took measures to prevent you from “handling it.” Hm. This sounds more personal than professional. Are you sure you haven’t lost objectivity when it comes to your brother? What’s going on? I’d like to know that myself. So, esme, why is it so important for you to visit ryan? Ryan chamberlain? Why the hell would you want to see that psychopath? He remembered! Laura: Remembered what?

[ Breathes sharply ] I’m sorry. I…don’t want to pry. No. I-it’s fine. It’s okay. It’s just I’m kind of blown away right now. Really? I once told spencer I was a fan of this work, and he remembered. Wow. Well, that’s spencer, isn’t it? Oh, despite all of his antics, he’s got this other side. I know. A side that’s thoughtful and generous. Mm-hmm. You seem to have gotten to know each other pretty well. Mmm. Can anyone ever truly find happiness with sonny? You know, if you asked me a year ago, I would have said absolutely not. But he’s changed. Hasn’t he? Seems different. Especially with nina. It’s like he’s almost human. Well, finding your true mate will do that. Thank you, sweetheart. I agree. And I feel the same way. I’ve never really been able to be myself with anybody without feeling like I was being judged. And just… it’s so liberating and refreshing to… strip away the façade. You feel free to strip bare with me anytime. No. I’m — I’m — I’m being serious, though. I feel safe with you. Good. I love you. Just as you are. And everything you just said about how I make you feel… is how you make me feel. And they said we wouldn’t last.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] They — they have no idea what we have. Well, we don’t need them to know what we have. As long as we do. It’s you and me. Our love against the world. Hey. You know what? When we renew our vows, I think that’s how it should be. Just you and me. U-unless you really want to have guests. Al l I want, my darling…[ Glass taps lightly ] …Is you. I just want you to know I hate that I hurt lucas and so many others. Brad, this is gonna sound strange coming from me, but… you can’t keep beating yourself up. You have a real opportunity now that you’re out… to do good. Do you have any plans? Not yet. My future’s not entirely up to me. Well, there are worse things than being single on valentine’s day.

[ Gasps ] Like… your brother wreaking havoc on the entire town and abducting your sister-in-law. Yeah, or your husband disappearing for almost a year… ooph. …And then returning only to cheat on you. Or losing your last chance at love! And your best friend.

[ Sighs ] You know…he helped me pass out valentines last year at the hospital? I wish I could have seen that. Yeah. Turns out it was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Okay!

[ Clears throat ] So…we could have a good cry or we could order more shots. I say shots.

[ Laughs ]

[ Fingers snap ] This round’s on me. Okay. N’neka! I regret that my life has come to this… and that my wife wants to end our marriage so quickly. Well, I don’t know. Maybe she’s just weighing her options, sonny, whether she wants to stay or go. That is not carly’s style. What — you — what do you think the odds are that carly hasn’t made up her mind? Wow. I’ve never been called a shill for pharmaceutical companies before! I just happen to ascribe to more eastern philosophies than western medicine. You do remember that I’m an asian doctor, right? A-are you anti-science? Science has its place. Yes, in medicine. And so does mysticism. And, in fact, it is a necessary part of the human spirit and has been so in every ancient civilization.

[ Scoffs ] And I have to say you came across more broad-minded on the app. Sorry to disappoint. Say, can you illuminate me on an adjacent topic? Be happy to. Did mysticism develop the technology behind your hair plugs, or was that science? Oh, that’s — yeah, that’s cute. We’re gonna need another round here, please! Don’t worry. It’s on me. Believing in science is good for something. Oh, yeah. See? There it is. Capitalistic.

[ Scoffs ] Okay. That’s enough. Can’t sit by and watch you do this anymore. Tanner: Who the hell are you?

I just wanted to observe ryan for my class, and dr. Collins won’t allow it. Why would you want to hang around that psycho kook, esme? Mental illness is not a joke. Besides, you don’t seem to care what I want these days. -What? -I mean, I came here tonight to see you, spence. You were my top priority, and something tells me that I am not yours. What did I do? I’m just trying to look out for her. She feels she can take care of herself. Can the same be said of you? -Who am I? -Yeah. Who the hell are you to interrupt our date? The boyfriend. I tried, baby, but I just can’t share you anymore. You know i always come back to you in the end. I’m sorry. This is not a match.

[ Door opens, closes ] Is it something I said? I guess I wasn’t magical enough.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Breathes deeply ] I’m terry. Chet. It’s nice to meet you, terry. Uh, sorry about the inconvenience earlier. Would a drink make up for it? And don’t worry — I can cover it. It’s a start.

[ Exhales sharply ] Has carly ever done something like this before? Carly and I have a lot of water under the bridge. Of cour– I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to — to pry. I know that you guys go way back. I know that. Yeah. It’s just — yeah. [ Sighs ] It’s — it’s ironic ’cause carly was so upset about not knowing your history with me in nixon falls, but that was only a couple months compared to the years and years that you two shared together. I know. I know. But I was just thinking…

[ Scoffs ] …I’m at a much greater disadvantage. Nina. It’s not a competition. Isn’t it? Hoo! How many of these have you had?! They grow on you. Two more, please!

[ Chuckles ] What are they still talking about over there? Oh. As long as brad stays away from me and my family, I could care less. Right. And if he doesn’t cross the street in time when he sees one of you, michael will just call his political friends and invent charges! Seriously? You want to go there? Let’s talk about your family. Peter. Obrecht. Faison.

[ Scoffs ] Not to mention — me. Don’t — don’t stop on my account. I was gonna say nina. She’s no slouch in the cheating, lying department. That’s for sure. Okay, I cannot discuss nina with you. Because you can’t defend her. Well, that truce didn’t last long.

[ Sighs ] No, it didn’T. Okay. [ Sighs ] Aren’t you tired of fighting? Are you? Yes. That’s why we should just keep drinking and forget everything! Are you talking about your parole officer? Who else would be in charge of your future? I just meant the — the consequences of my mistakes will determine my future.

[ Chuckles ] Brad, you were a good lab tech, but if you can’t go back to that, maybe you can find a new passion. You mean do my own thing? Find my purpose? Yeah. That would mean real freedom. Happy valentine’s day, mrs. Cassadine. Unless you feel the day doesn’t necessitate a gift. You know me better than that.

[ Chuckles ] You said you felt safe with me. I’m happy you see the good in spencer. Not everyone does. Well, his friends do. And I’m still his friend. Does he need anything? That’s sweet of you to ask. Um, esme brought him a few things today. Oh, good. I just hope it wasn’t some of the same old stuff. I mean, I know spencer likes his clothes and his accessories, but that’s not really what’s important to him. Really? Yeah. He likes music and poetry and art. Something you have in common. Well, he’ll need all that while he’s there… to keep his spirits up. I can see why spencer values his friendship with you so much. I’m very glad that he has you.

trina! Everywhere I go, there you are. Not anymore. I was just leaving. Thank you again, mayor collins. Oh, no, no. Thank you for coming over. I really enjoyed talking with you. Goodbye. Bye-bye.

[ Trina chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] I think that belongs to you. How’s spencer? Okay. Did he say if he needed anything? Actually, there’s something. Something we both need. Could I help with that? Thanks, but I’ve got this. I’m gonna turn in, though. Early start tomorrow. For your internship at spring ridge?

[ Beep ] No, there is a really important errand I have to run in the morning first. I appreciate your chivalry. It’s rough out there. Phew. No kidding.

[ Laughs ] I was just telling my sister it’s easier being single. Not that it stops her from trying to set me up. I don’t have a sister, but I have well-meaning friends who are constantly trying to push me out of my comfort zone. Hence, the dating app. Oh, you plan on firing that up again soon? Based on tonight, I’m gonna go with…never!

[ Both laugh ] Maybe casual dating just isn’t in the stars for me. Oh, my god. Did that sound mystical?

[ Both laugh ] Uh, well, I hope not, because that would be a real waste. You’re cool. You’re smart. You’re beautiful. Well, you’re gallant and handsome. And teal is definitely your color. Along with shining armor. To never saying never. Never say never. There is, uh, one thing I can tell you about lucas. He really hopes you’ll be able to build a new life and be happy. I hope for that, too. Uh — [ Chuckles ] And judging by that, I guess, uh, anything is possible.

[ Carly and britt laughing ] Wow. Whoo! What are you doing? I’ll pay. I’ll — no. You don’t have to get that. The drinks. It’s okay. It’s — listen. I want to do it. Sonny. Whatever happens, I want the best for you. I wish you nothing but happiness. Happiness… luck… and love. If carly moves forward with this divorce attorney… I’m not having it. It’s over. Done. Boom.

[ Sighs ] No, um… listen. I’m not leaving. You’re drinking. You’re talking like that. Nina. I’m fine. You can go.

[ Sniffles ]

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[ Dramatic music ]

[ Deacon grunting ]

Deacon: Come on! Get–get up!

Brooke: Ridge! Ridge!

[ Ridge grunting ]

Brooke: Ridge! What are you doing? Stop it! Stop it! Deacon, are you all right? It was me, ridge. I was drunk! Deacon didn’t do a thing.

Ridge: He didn’t do a thing? He didn’t do a thing?

Brooke: Ridge, stop it! What are you doing?

Steffy: I honestly didn’t think brooke could surprise me anymore, but she really topped herself. Spending new year’s eve with deacon while my father was out of town, stranded in a snowstorm.

Hope: All right, you’re making it sound like an affair when it wasn’t, and it isn’T. It was one night. There was drinking. Mistakes were made.

Steffy: Oh, please. There is always an excuse for brooke. You know, my father could have been so happy with my mom, but instead he puts up with scandal after scandal with brooke. And now this? Deacon sharpe? I don’t think my father is going to stand for it. I have to believe brooke’s hold over him is coming to an end.

Taylor: Deacon came back that night. He didn’t leave until morning.

Ridge: Brooke wouldn’t do that to me.

Taylor: I don’t expect you to take my word for it. Go ask your wife.

Sheila: You must be psychic.

[ Taylor sighing ]

Taylor: Excuse me.

Sheila: You picked the exact right time to come home.

Taylor: The right time to come home? I’m not sure what that means. But, why are you here, sheila?

Sheila: I just– I just wanted to come over and tell you how excited I was for you. And, in case you didn’t know already, I am team taylor all the way.

Taylor: Happy for me, why?

Sheila: I spoke to deacon. So, I know all about brooke’s latest infidelity, which can only benefit you.&

Hope: I know how you feel, steffy. You barely tolerate my mother because you blame her for ridge leaving your family when in fact, ridge chose my mother. And, I think you underestimate his commitment to her and his ability to forgive her. She messed up.

Steffy: Come on, hope. Stop with the justifications. Your mom reverted to her old ways. She gets bored, I guess and she wants to shake things up by cheating on my dad. How can you defend what brooke did with deacon?

Deacon: Brooke, can you help me up?

[ Deacon grunting ] Okay. All right, thanks.

Ridge: Isn’t it funny? You rush in here and the first thing you do is check on deacon.

Brooke: It’s not what I’m doing, ridge. I’m trying to keep you from tearing each other apart!

Ridge: This guy got drunk with you.

Deacon: I tried to stop her–

Ridge: Shut up! What kind of a man does that? Drink with an alcoholic? Just so you can slither into her bed. And, what kind of a woman defends a man like that? Please, no more. Please.

Allergies don’t have to be

scary.

Sheila: And, poor ridge. When I think about everything that he’s gone through over the years, the blows to his pride delivered by the one person who promised to honor him.

Taylor: Sheila, I don’t feel comfortable standing here and bashing brooke with you–

Sheila: And, you know what? I–I wouldn’t expect you to. You’re a psychiatrist. It’s your job to stay neutral. And, just for the record, I am not bashing brooke. I am–I’m simply saying that the truth. I mean, come on, you know better than anybody how many times brooke cheated on ridge and how deep he dug to try and forgive her. And he did, and he would take her back just to have to do it all over again.

Taylor: Sheila, it’s ridge’s life. He makes his own choices.

Sheila: Yeah. Well, I’ll bet you there are a few that he’s– he’s wishing he hadn’t made as–as we’re speaking here. Ridge should have stayed with you, taylor.

Taylor: Well, thank you. I–I guess.

Sheila: You’re good. That calm demeanor, not giving anything away but I know underneath, you have got to be so excited. Your wishes might finally come true.

Taylor: My wishes? What wish?

Sheila: You’re still in love with ridge, taylor. Anyone can see it. I get it and you have history together. Why wouldn’t you want to reunite your family? And now that brooke did her– I just– I feel really confident that you and ridge are going to find your way back to one another.

Steffy: You’re twisting yourself in knots because you’re trying to justify all the shady things deacon has done because he is your father. But, can you really look me in the eye and say that what deacon and brooke did wasn’t a betrayal of my father, that they didn’t disrespect him? Deacon slept in my father’s bed. And you’re going to stand there and defend your mom for allowing that?

Hope: My mother relapsed after years of sobriety. Her judgment was impaired. She doesn’t even remember half of that night, and she’s been torn up about the entire thing.

Steffy: I understand that she relapsed, but that’s still no excuse for brooke and deacon hooking up.

Hope: Are you really going to stand there and act all high and mighty when you too have made mistakes that you regret?

Steffy: This could have been avoided. My father warned you. He warned brooke to stay away from deacon. But brooke ignored it. And, now this happened.

Hope: My father came to see me on new year’s eve, to be with my family. He was at my mother’s house because of me. So, if you want to blame anyone for what happened that night, then blame me.

Steffy: I’m sorry, but I can’t let brooke off the hook. And I can’t imagine my father will either.

Deacon: I think we’ve established that you’re angry–

Ridge: Sut up! Or I swear we’re going to finish this right now–

Brooke: No! Ridge!

Ridge: Why do you do this? Why? Do you not see this dude for who he is, what he’s done to your life? He’s ruined it almost twice already. You don’t remember what he did to bridget? What he did to you? Your relationship with your daughter? How do you stand there and defend this guy?

Brooke: I don’t want you fighting. It doesn’t do any good.

Deacon: Look, nothing happened. Doesn’t that count for anything?

Ridge: Oh, it counts for everything. That’s why you were drinking by yourself? I forgot.

Brooke: You can’t even comprehend how sorry I am for what happened that night. And, I don’t even know how it all happened, but I have to own it.

Ridge: I don’T.

Brooke: What?

Ridge: I don’t want this. I–I… I can’t take this anymore.

Brooke: Ridge, what are you saying?

Steffy: You’re wrong about your father, hope. Deacon hasn’t changed. He’s a snake, he’s manipulative, he takes advantage. That doesn’t make your mom less guilty. She still opened the door to that train wreck.

Hope: For me. She did that for me.

Steffy: Your mom got drunk and she had deacon spend the night in my father’s bed. Stop trying to defend her. It’s embarrassing.

Hope: You know what? Ultimately, your opinion doesn’t matter. It’s only ridge’s reaction that counts.

Steffy: You think he’ll forgive her?

Hope: I hope he does, yeah.

Steffy: Yeah. I mean, why would this time be any different, right? Your mother will do what she always does: She’ll cry. She’ll beg for forgiveness. She’ll say she’ll never do it again. She wasn’t really thinking. But, she and my father are destiny. But, she will do it again. She will play my father for a fool. It’s not right. My father is a good man and he deserves respect. He won’t get that from brooke, but he will always get that from my mother.

Taylor: I want to be very clear, sheila. I am not a home wrecker.

Sheila: Not like some people.

Taylor: I am not out to break up ridge and brooke’s marriage.

Sheila: That’s the beauty of it, though. You don’t even have to. You can just sit there and let brooke destroy her own marriage. Wait for ridge to come back to your arms. That’s what I’m talking about. Timing. I wish I could just sit at your feet and learn.

Taylor: God, sheila. What are you talking about? I–I–I came back because I–I missed my kids and my grandkids and I–

Sheila: Okay. Well, fine, fine. You can call it whatever you want. Timing, fate, it’s all the same. Fact is this you came back at a very precarious time in ridge’s marriage. Maybe his destiny isn’t with brooke.

Taylor: Ridge and brooke have faced many challenges in their relationship, so.

Sheila: Yeah… but everyone has a limit.

Taylor: Brooke made a mistake.

Sheila: You think?

Taylor: Yep, she made a mistake. She was drinking, she’s an alcoholic. She didn’t–

[ Phone dinging ] She didn’t know what she was doing.

Sheila: Yeah, I’m well aware of that. Now, inevitably, one thing leads to another. All the little pieces falling into place.

Brooke: Ridge, please. You have to know that I wasn’t myself that night. I was weak. I take full responsibility. I’m an alcoholic. I fell off the wagon.

Ridge: You didn’t take full responsibility. You didn’t tell me what happened.

Brooke: That’s because I knew exactly how you would react. Hurt and disappointed and mad at me, going after deacon!

Ridge: Poor deacon. Is he gonna be okay?

Brooke: Deacon is hope’s father and you are my husband. I don’t want either one of you to end up in the hospital or worse. He did nothing wrong.

Ridge: What do you mean he did nothing wrong? What does that mean to you?

Brooke: Look, I know you’re disillusioned with me. I get it. I am disillusioned with myself. And, I don’t know why I had that uncontrollable urge to drink, but I did. And, I don’t think I’ll ever find out. God, I just wish I could take it all back!

Ridge: So do I.

Brooke: But you said that you still love me. You said that we can get through this.

Ridge: I do love you. But you’re with him. And you didn’t tell me. We had to find out from a little boy. What am I supposed to do with that?

Brooke: I just want you to be able to forgive me. Please. I can’t imagine my life without you, ridge. Let’s just– let’s just work through this, okay? We can get past this. We can. Together. After my dvt blood clot…

Steffy: I’m sensing you have some disdain for my father.

Hope: What? No. I love ridge.

Steffy: Really? Well, where was all the love when he warned you about putting your faith in your ex-con of a father?

Hope: Ridge was judging my dad on his past when I was taking him at his word in the present. And, it’s worked out well for us.

Steffy: Awesome. Great for you and deacon. Too bad for my father. His heart’s going to be broken again.

Hope: Steffy, I am sorry that ridge got hurt. I am sorry that my mother fell off the wagon with deacon. And I am sorry that I pushed too hard to make everyone let deacon in.

Steffy: I think you should push harder, pull out all the stops. Go on a real campaign and get your parents back together. Because I think very soon brooke is going to be free. My father’s done with this.

Taylor: It is a bit of a mystery. You know, I– brooke–brooke was really committed to living a sober life. I mean, of course, alcoholics backslide. It happens. But I don’t know. Brooke was doing so well for so long. I just don’t know what happened.

Sheila: Well, like they say, “how the mighty fall”.

Taylor: You know, there– there had to have been a trigger. Something.

Sheila: Could that trigger have been deacon?

Taylor: Yes. Yes, of course. Especially if they drank together. Or not. I don’t know. We’ll probably never know why brooke relapsed.

Sheila: Does it really matter? Because the damage has already been done?

Brooke: I won’t give up on us, ridge. I won’T. And you can’t either.

Ridge: I told you I didn’t want this fool in their lives, coming and going whenever he pleased.

Brooke: Oh, god, nothing happened!

Ridge: Nothing happened? He slept in my bed! That is something–

Deacon: Please, don’t lash–

Ridge: Shut up! Stay out of it!

Brooke: Ridge, please!

Ridge: “Oh, please, ridge”. I’m sorry. Did I yell at your boy? I’m so sorry! Why can’t I ever “please,” I said–didn’t I say to you, “please, please keep this wrecking ball away from us? He’s gonna ruin everything”. You know, I have a breaking point. But you just kept going. Right? Maybe you didn’t hear me. Maybe you just didn’t care.

Brooke: No, of course I care. I was trying to support my daughter.

Ridge: How is– how is making out with this idiot on new year’s eve supporting your daughter? Explain that to me! Why couldn’t you just wait for me? Why am I not enough for you?

Brooke: You are, you are enough for me. You’re the only man that I love, ridge.

Ridge: I know I’m the only man you love unless bill spencer comes around the corner flexing at you. Or this clown comes and tells you he’s always loved you. I love you so much but this hurts and I don’t know what to do.

Brooke: I am so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. I didn’T. I’m so angry with myself, I’m so ashamed. I don’t know what made me drink in the first place. And, I just need you to forgive me, ridge, please. This one time. I can’t live without you.

Ridge: You chose deacon over me.

Brooke: No. No, I didn’t do that, no.

Ridge: I told you he was gonna put a wedge between us. I told you he was going to ruin everything. And, you invited him into our house. Into our bed, logan. Our bed. It’s gone. There’s nothing sacred. I love you so much. But, I’m tired and I can’t– I can’t do this anymore.

Brooke: No. No, don’T. Don’t–don’t go ridge, please. Ridge, I love you. Please don’t walk out! Damn it!

[ Brooke sobbing ] Why? Why?

[ Brooke sobbing ]

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B&B Transcript Monday, February 14, 2022

Posted on February 17, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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[ Dramatic music ]

Ridge: Get up.

Deacon: Okay. All right. I deserve that. You get one free one. But you’ll never put your hands on me again.

Ridge: You violated my wife, our home and our bed. It ends today.

Taylor: I know about you and deacon.

Brooke: Yeah? Is that why you’re here? To rub it in my face?

Taylor: No, brooke. I’m concerned on so many levels.

Brooke: Sure you are, taylor. If you really were concerned, you would’ve come to me before running to ridge. You would’ve given me the chance to tell him myself.

Taylor: Is that what you’re telling yourself? Do not make me the bad guy in your story, brooke. You’ve had all this time to tell ridge the truth–

Brooke: And I was going to.

Taylor: And you didn’T.

Brooke: I just was about to, taylor. But guess what? You beat me to it.

[ Hope sighing ]

Brooke: I really thought

I could keep this secret,

but it’s tearing me apart.

I mean, ridge and I pride

ourselves on being honest

with each other,

no matter how painful.

Hope: So, you’re really

going to tell ridge

all of it?

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: Yes.

I mean, what choice do

I have? Drinking with deacon

and the kiss…

spending the night together?

He needs to know, hope.

He deserves to know.

Steffy: Long day?

Hope: Why do you ask?

Steffy: You seem preoccupied.

Hope: I’m working.

Steffy: It’s not, uh, more than that?

Hope: What do you mean, steffy? Would you like it to mean more that?

Steffy: No. I actually feel kind of sorry for you.

Hope: Sorry for me, why?

Steffy: Because of who your mother is.

Hope: Excuse me?

Steffy: Brooke’s dirty, little secret? It’s no longer a secret.

Hope: I have no idea what you’re talking about, steffy.

Steffy: Save it. We all know about brooke and deacon ringing in the new year together.

Hope: Well, that’s hardly news. My dad was invited to spend time with me and liam and the kids.

Steffy: And brooke.

Hope: Well, yeah. Obviously. My mom was there. It’s her house.

Steffy: It’s my father’s house too.

Hope: Okay. I see the point you’re trying to make and yes, ridge actually already knows that deacon was there that night.

Steffy: But brooke failed to mention a few things that happened that night. But it’s all cleared up now. My mom, thomas and I, we know all the details. So does my dad. My mom told him.

Brooke: I’m not proud of myself, taylor.

Taylor: Yeah, I imagine not.

Brooke: I’m not. I’m actually ashamed of what I did with deacon. I don’t like to hurt ridge. I don’t want to let him down, but I’m not going to defend myself to you, of all people. I don’t owe you that.

Taylor: No, I didn’t say you did. You owe it to ridge. You owe ridge a lot of things, actually, brooke. Fidelity being at the top of that list.

Brooke: Yes, of course. And my husband and I will work through that together. We don’t need your input. It was a kiss. It was a moment of weakness that I take full responsibility for.

Taylor: Do you, brooke? Do you really? Or are you just saying that because you got caught.

Ridge: All right. No more lies. What did you do to my wife?

Deacon: I didn’t do anything to her. We kissed once!

Ridge: Did you spike her drink?

Deacon: What?

Ridge: Did you slip her something? Like drugs, alcohol–

Deacon: Whoa, whoa, whoa. What–are you–what do you–

Ridge: What did you do to my wife?

Deacon: Are you kidding me? No! Nothing! If you have copd, ask your doctor about breztri.

Steffy: Your mother was unfaithful to my father.

Hope: Trust me, she regrets the choices she made that night.

Steffy: I’m sure she does, now that she’s gotten caught.

Hope: My mother has been committed to her sobriety. I mean, we still don’t even know what triggered her to throw it all away.

Steffy: Well, she definitely threw away her marriage right along with it.

Hope: Well, I hope not. I hope ridge can find it within himself to forgive her.

Steffy: Mm. I wouldn’t hold your breath, hope. I think my father is fed up with brooke’s behavior. The drinking? He could forgive. But the cheating?

Hope: My mother has been wracked with guilt.

Steffy: She should be.

Hope: You know, you’re not in a place to judge. We both know that you’ve done things that you have regretted.

Steffy: Hope, this keeps happening. Decade after decade. At some point, you need to hold yourself accountable and your mom just doesn’t do that.

Hope: Well, she is now.

Steffy: My father has been really worried about brooke. He thought she was all out of sorts because she relapsed. But it wasn’t just that. She spent the night with deacon while my father was stranded in a snowstorm. Once again, brooke betrayed my father. But, I do think this is it. This will be the last time.

Taylor: I understand alcoholism, brooke. I do. It’s a constant battle. You can never let your guard down.

Brooke: My guard was up. This urge came out of nowhere.

Taylor: Okay, well, your actions speak for themselves. Turning to another man? Brooke, this is a pattern. This is a pattern that has been going on for years and years. Not too long ago, it was bill spencer, another one of ridge’s least favorite people.

Brooke: You know what? This isn’t a therapy session and I’m not one of your patients. I don’t need an analysis.

Taylor: Maybe you do. Maybe you do because I’m right. Do you see the theme here, brooke?

Brooke: Not sure what you’re getting at. I just thank god I don’t have to answer to you.

Taylor: No, you don’T. Just yourself. And ridge.

Brooke: Yes. Yes, of course. I still don’t know what happened on new year’s eve. I’ve been going over it in my head a thousand times. But, what would you care, right? You know, as a mental health professional, you really should have a little bit more empathy.

Taylor: Is that what I should do? That’s what I should do in this situation for you? Yeah, brooke, I’m trying. I really am.

Brooke: Deacon did spend the night and we only shared one kiss and none of that would’ve happened if there wasn’t alcohol involved. I wasn’t in my right mind, taylor. I–I don’t even know what it was that made me take that first sip.

Taylor: I do. It was you. You did it so you could have an excuse to cheat on ridge.

Ridge: You went after brooke. You got my wife drunk.

Deacon: No. She was drinking on her own. I tried to get her to stop.

Ridge: Oh, she just started drinking out of nowhere after all these years? Really?

Deacon: You know, you got a pretty good left hook, forrester. No, hope invited me over for new year’s eve. We had a nice family time. I left, I forgot my phone and I went back.

Ridge: So, because you came back, she threw her sobriety out the window?

Deacon: She was was already drinking. Eventually, I joined in, I admit it, all right? And I am sorry, but I didn’t spike her cocktail and I sure as hell didn’t drug her–

Ridge: Then what happened, deacon? What happened? How did you end up kissing my wife? Go with simparica trio it’s triple protection made simple!

Hope: I can see where this is heading, steffy.

Steffy: I can too, and it doesn’t look good for your mom.

Hope: See? Your mom this. My mom that. Look, I– I don’t want this to turn into another logan versus forrester debate.

Steffy: Of course you don’t because the logans always win.

Hope: That is not true.

Steffy: But it is though. Brooke has my father. Or so she thinks.

Hope: You’re really hoping this breaks them up, aren’t you?

Steffy: I just want my father to be happy. To be where he’s truly appreciated.

Hope: With taylor.

Steffy: I’m tired of watching my father struggle with a woman who always has one foot out the door.

Hope: My mom? Ridge is the love of her life. She had one bad night fueled by alcohol.

Steffy: It’s not just that. It’s more than deacon. It was the back and forth with my grandfather. With thorne. All the mistakes she made with bill. Like the list of affairs are like a mile long. We can’t pretend that’s not the case.

Hope: Like taylor has never hurt ridge? Because i can think of a few instances, but the point is, steffy, that we should not be keeping score or doing this tit for tat. We should just let them handle it themselves.

Steffy: I think my father will see that there’s only one way to handle this. By ending it today when he finally kicks her out once and for all.

Brooke: You are wrong about that, taylor.

Taylor: I–I don’t think I am, brooke.

Brooke: Wow. I am living this. This is my life. This is my marriage and nothing that occurred that night had anything to do with you whatsoever. Yet, you feel like you have the right come in here and lecture me.

Taylor: Yeah, see… ridge and I have children together and we have grandchildren. I will always care about his well being, always.

Brooke: Hm. I’m sure about that. And to go back to your little assumption, I didn’t drink that night to give myself permission to be with deacon. Something unusual took over me.

Taylor: Well, it certainly wasn’t your conscious, was it? This pattern has been going on for so long, brooke.

Brooke: Well, this is different. I haven’t had a pull to alcohol for so many years. It’s like it had control over me.

Taylor: Brooke, you said you’re not going to make excuses, but that’s what you’re doing. Y–you’re making excuses.

Brooke: Okay. Well, I don’t really care what you think, taylor. And I’m really sick of your judgements through the years. Please, ridge understands me and he trusts me.

Taylor: Does he?

Brooke: Yes, he does. He told me that he loves me and that we’re gonna work through this. I really hate to disappoint you. We’re gonna be fine.

Taylor: Speaking of ridge, where is he?

Ridge: You’ve always wanted brooke. Always. Even before you went to prison.

Deacon: We found ourselves alone unexpectedly. We started talking about the past, all right? The booze was flowing. We got caught up in the memories. We kissed once.

Ridge: Wow. You got my wife drunk, brought her up to her bed and then what happened?

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metastatic breast cancer

Hope: It’s not right, steffy. Wishing for my mother and ridge’s marriage to end.

Steffy: I mean it, hope. I just want my father to be happy.

Hope: And you think that your mom is better for him than mine?

Steffy: Did you ever consider that might be true? My mother is a loving, reliable force in his life. In all of our lives. She’s really incredible. I mean, if your mom truly loved my father, she wouldn’t be looking at another man. She had deacon spend the night. The man that my father despises. For you to justify her decisions is like, it’s unreal, but I’m not surprised.

Hope: You know, no matter how you may feel about us, your dad loves my mom.

Steffy: Yeah, there’s no denying that. I’ll never understand it, especially when there’s another woman he can turn to.

Hope: Oh, my gosh. Here we go again. Do you ever hold ridge accountable for all those times that he left and his indiscretions? Or does he always get a free pass?

Steffy: My father doesn’t claim to be perfect.

Hope: Oh, and my mom does?

Steffy: We all know how manipulative brooke can be when it comes to getting her way.

Hope: Okay, you know what? Stop. Just stop. Stop bashing my mom. She’s never going to do anything like this again.

Steffy: I’ve heard that before. I’m just heartbroken for my father and I pray that he’s had enough of brooke. He’ll drop brooke and he’ll go back to my mother, where he should’ve been all along.

Ridge: You know it makes me sick, right? The thought of you and my wife in our bed?

Deacon: You know, I–I’m really trying to be patient with you here. I get that this would be a lot easier if you thought that I did something criminal.

Ridge: I think everything you do is criminal.

Deacon: Not anymore. I didn’t force her to do anything.

Ridge: Brooke was compromised. You took advantage.

Deacon: We were both drinking! Nobody was a victim here! You wanna blame me? That’s fine. Don’t blame brooke.

Ridge: I’ll always blame you for everything! Tell me I’m wrong!

Deacon: You know what I’ll tell you? I’ll tell you this. I have held back on kicking your ass so many times because hope and brooke were around. Well, I don’t see them here. So either get out of here or make a move.

[ Both grunting ] All right, man. You had enough?

[ Both grunting ] Really?

[ Both grunting ] Come on! Get up! Get up!

Brooke: Ridge? Ridge?

[ Deacon grunting ] Oh, my god!

[ Glass shattering ] What are you doing? Stop it! Stop it! Deacon, are you all right? It was me, ridge. I was drunk. Deacon didn’t do a thing.

Ridge: He didn’t do a thing? He didn’t do a thing?

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General Hospital Short Recap Thursday, February 17, 2022

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Sasha (temporarily being played by Sofia Nation’s sister Helena Matson) tells Brando that she loves him and she didn’t mean to make him feel left out of her life. Sasha explains to Brando that the way she deals with her grief over the loss of Liam is to work.

Drew tells Victor to stay away from his family and from him. Victor tells his bodyguard that Drew has a Cassidine family secret buried deep in his memory that is the key to his life’s work.

Elizabeth gets a strange sympathy card from Franco’s adoptive mother Betsy Frank.

Maxie leaves a message written in lipstick on a bathroom mirror outside Switzerland. The message asks anyone who may see it to call Anna Devane and leaves Anna’s phone number. Maxie also leaves the second earring from the pair she was wearing when she left with Peter. A woman calls Anna and tells her about the note and the earring. The woman takes a picture of the earring and sends the picture to Anna. Anna shows the picture to Felicia who confirms it is Maxie’s earring. Anna, Drew, and Dante head to Switzerland to find Maxie. Drew tells Anna that if Peter programs him again he trusts her to do what she has to do to keep everybody safe.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, February 17, 2022

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Phyllis tells Jack she decided not to take the job at Marched to because she loves her hotel and her friends too much to leave Genoa City.

Jack and Phyllis have dinner and she tells him all about her time in Milan with Kyle, Harrison and Summer. Jack gets a text message from someone telling him to go to Los Angeles. Jack texts the person back asking their identity and the person texts him back saying ” someone you have been missing.

Chelsea and Chloe make a presentation to Lauren and she makes a deal with them for their new fashion line BelMilcono.

Abby asks Rey to talk to Chance and persuade him to open up to her about what he has been going through since he returned from Spain. Rey gets through to Chance by telling him that if he doesn’t talk to Abby he may lose her. Chance tells Abby he froze on the stakeout with Rey because he thought he was still in Spain on the mission. Abby is happy that Chance opened up to her but tells him he needs to find a way to get better.

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Y&R Update Wednesday, February 16 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Christine

Young & The Restless Update

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Victoria was pleasantly surprised when Victor dropped by the office. She asked what brought him by, and he asked if he needed a reason to visit his beautiful daughter and the company that bore his name. She assumed he was really there to ask if she knew about Ashland financing the company in Peru that developed his treatment. She said Ashland already told her. “So you’re realizing that he lied to you,” Victor replied. Victoria didn’t understand why Victor was scrutinizing Ashland’s treatment after he said he’d stop digging in Ashland’s past. It felt like a betrayal to her. He was actually there to ask how things were going with the merger. She said things were proceeding as expected, and Adam had been on his best behavior so far.

Victoria informed Victor that Adam made Sally his new COO. “Who the hell is she? What does she know about running a company?,” Victor snapped, then he griped about Adam making this decision without talking to him first. Victoria suggested that Ashland wasn’t the one Victor should be focusing on. Victor wondered if Adam was out of his mind, and he left. Victoria smirked. Ashland was in the hallway, and he got a text that said the American was still digging around the clinic. When Ashland walked in, Victoria said Victor claimed he wasn’t on a fishing expedition about Ashland. Ashland thought Victor was lying. Victoria said she turned the tables on Victor by refocusing him on Adam and his new accomplice, Sally. Victoria was beginning to wonder if things weren’t as solid between Adam and Victor as they both wanted her to believe.

Ashland thought that Victor still trusted Adam, since Victor insisted that Adam retain his position at Newman Media. Victoria suggested that Victor kept Adam in place so she could keep an eye on him. She said that Victor wanted to believe Adam could be trusted, but Victor knew it was a recipe for disaster. Ashland asked why Victor would give Adam power in the first place. “Maybe he wants Adam to learn his lesson from the best,” Victoria said. Ashland laughed and said Victoria really knew her father. Victoria said she’d been Victor’s pawn, his rook and even his queen. She’d watched Victor and she knew far more about how he played the game than Adam ever could. Ashland thought it’d be a grave mistake to underestimate Adam. Ashland didn’t think Adam played the game on Ashland and Victoria’s level. However, Adam didn’t like taking orders from them, and he wouldn’t sit back and accept his fate. “It’s not a question of if Adam is going to make his move. It’s when,” Ashland said.

Victoria said Adam was nothing but trouble, and she only kept him on to appease Victor. But once paperwork was done, and the merger was final… Ashland picked up where Victoria left off. He noted that there was nothing in the paperwork that said how long Adam had to stay, just a provision that there had to be due cause for his dismissal. Ashland smiled about Adam giving them just cause to fire him. Victoria suggested that, instead of waiting or Adam to screw up, they made sure that he did. Ashland smiled.

Victoria was relieved Ashland was on board. In the past, people had tried to stop her from doing something like this. He said they had to be careful, because it wouldn’t go well if Victor found out they were trying to undermine his son. Ashland said that once Adam and Sally were out, he’d be happy to oversee Newman Media again. She said it was a larger version of his former company. “I am quite used to maintaining a strong hand over everything I control,” Ashland said. “Everything you control?,” Victoria bristled. She pointed out that it wasn’t just his company – it belonged to both of them. He said he misspoke. “I was used to maintaining a strong hand in all I ever owned,” he corrected himself, but she still seemed guarded. He promised he was on her side, despite a slip of the tongue. She wanted to believe him, but his last confession had her a bit wary. He was sorry he didn’t tell her he financed the clinic in Peru. It was a stupid mistake, and he regretted it. He told her not to let her father sow seeds of doubt. “Adam is the untrustworthy one,” he stated. His phone rang, and he had to take it. He said he loved her and left. She still looked suspicious.

Adam was at his office. He picked up a cup off the floor and flashed back to his moment of passion with Sally. Sally was outside the door, and she also had a flashback. She knocked, and he said to come in. He wasn’t expecting it to be her, since he said she rarely locked. She said they fraternized and crossed many lines. He asked if she regretted it. She did not. He wanted her to relax, since nothing had changed except that they no longer had to pretend they didn’t want to rip each other’s clothes off. She disagreed; she said being together yesterday didn’t put water on the flames, it put gasoline on the flames. She said that things were going to be hot, and they’d stay that way when they were around each other. He said their valentines day celebration had a rare intensity – something you’d find in an earthquake. He said she wouldn’t believe how long it took to clean the office. She noted that there were aftershocks after an earthquake. He looked forward to it. She said when they ran into Chelsea, they were careful to hide the fact that things had progressed between them, but it was hard to hide something like this. He thought that was a good point. She asked how they were going to handle this. She also asked what “this” was.

Adam wanted to hear Sally’s opinion. Sally didn’t regret what happened. He said what happened was was spectacular. She just wanted to make sure it wasn’t a once-in-a-lifetime event. He thought they both knew it wasn’t just a casual hookup. He’d finally let go enough to be ready for this. “I want to be with you,” he revealed. He asked how she felt. She didn’t want to sneak around and be his dirty little secret. He didn’t want that either. He respected her too much to think of her like that. He thought about her last night, and he couldn’t get her off his mind. He’d thought of the way she smiled at her when she walked into the door without permission, the way that they did everything they could not to touch each other. He leaned in close to her and said he couldn’t think of any reason he’d want to keep her a secret. “I can,” said Victor, who’d walked in at some point.

Sally rushed away from Adam and picked up a name plate they’d knocked off the desk earlier. She tried to convince Victor that he’d misheard what he’d just heard. Victor told Adam that they were in a sensitive place, due to the merger, and they didn’t need distractions. Sally asked if Victor thought she was a distraction. Adam thought Victor owed Sally an apology. Victor addressed Sally and said she was more than an innocent distraction. He thought she’d had quite the career, from dress maker to Chief Operating Officer of a major company. He asked how she did it. She said the job offer took her by surprise as well, and only a fool would turn it down. Victor thought that only a fool wouldn’t realize they were punching way above their weight. Adam was confident in Sally’s abilities. He said she started a fashion house from the ground up and revived her aunt’s brand. Victor referenced a debacle at Forrester Creations and Sally’s duplicitous actions against his granddaughter. Adam said no one in this room had clean hands. Sally thanked Adam, but she said she could handle this.

Sally wouldn’t spend her life apologizing for the past. Victor assumed she had no regrets. That wasn’t what she meant. She said she made a move to get what she thought she deserved, and she was sorry people got hurt, but Summer landed on her feet. She said she’d turn Newman Media into a company people would pay attention to. Not because she had a bunch of degrees but because she’d spent her life making people sit up and notice her. She could do this. Victor wanted to talk to Adam alone, so Sally left.

Adam hoped Victor was satisfied Sally was the right choice. Victor was dissatisfied he wasn’t consulted first. Adam was frustrated that he now had to check in with Victoria and Victor. He said Victoria was counting the minutes until he failed, and it was clear Victor didn’t trust his judgment. He wondered if it was a mistake to stay at Newman Media. Victor said they hadn’t even finalized the merger. Adam was done justifying hiring Sally. “You’re really attached to this dress-maker aren’t you?,” Victor replied. Adam said Sally was more than that. Adam knew Victor had reasons to be suspicious, but Victor had only seen one side of Sally. Victor chuckled and guessed that Adam had seen all sides of Sally. Adam said that Sally wasn’t this self-serving mercenary; she was the right person for the job. Victor said he wouldn’t stand in the way as long as Sally was a team player and showed she could do the job.

Victor had a more pressing issue to deal with. He revealed that he’d never fully trusted Ashland. He said there were inconsistencies regarding the cancer treatment. Adam asked why Ashland would pretend to get better, unless he was trying to give Victoria hope. Victor didn’t think Ashland would do that, since Victoria had accepted his diagnosis before they got engaged. Adam suggested Ashland was pretending to be strong so that he could stay in the game. Victor instructed Adam to be vigilant with Ashland and report to Victor if he saw any contradictions in what Adam did. Adam said Ashland made it clear he hated that Adam was staying on and that he was keeping Adam on a short leash. Victor said that if Adam was on a short leash, he’d have a vantage point on how Ashland operated and whom he communicated with. Adam wondered if this was some kind of family loyalty test. “Are you hoping that I will decline your request to spy on Victoria’s husband, to prove that I won’t betray her?,” he asked. “If you love your family and your sister, you’ll do as I say,” Victor replied.

Sally returned after Victor left and asked if she needed to clean out her desk. Adam assured Sally that she was still COO. She wanted to shout it from the rooftops. He thought they should let PR handle that. She asked how Victor felt about her in-your-face stance. While Victor would never admit it, Adam could tell he was impressed. Sally said thanks for defending her. Adam was in awe, because not many people were brave enough to go toe to toe with Victor. She admitted she was internally shaking like a leaf. He didn’t notice, and he thought her outwardly cool demeanor was proof she was going to succeed. Sally wondered if Victor was going to try and sabotage her. Adam admitted Victor had done such things in the past, but he didn’t think it would happen this time, because Victor had something bigger to contend with. She asked if it was something good or bad. “Something interesting,” he replied.

Nick dropped by the ranch for a visit, and Nikki was surprised because it’d been awhile. She’d been wondering if he was avoiding his father. He said he and Victor were getting along lately. She mentioned that Victor was at Newman Locke. Nick assumed Victor went by to remind everyone who was still in charge. Nikki said Victor was an important part of the company, and he was there as an advisor. Nick thought it was inevitable that Adam and Victoria would fight, and neither of his siblings fought fair. He was concerned Nikki would get caught in the crossfire.

Nikki said she’d survived mergers, hostile takeovers etc. so she could handle sibling rivalry. She thought she might be able to even defuse a few situations before it got heated. Nick was there if Nikki needed to talk. Nikki said she’d never drag Nick into the corporate madness he’d escaped, especially when she saw how happy the choice made him. He was fired up about the work New Hope was doing. She was glad he was working with Noah and that he’d made peace with Victor, Victoria and Adam, to an extent. He said he was working hard to get along with everyone, even though they rarely made it easy. She noticed he seemed lost on the holidays, but his trip to see Summer helped. He said that spending time with Noah, Faith, Summer and Christian kept him on track. When he felt lost, he had four amazing reset buttons.

Nick told Nikki about Mariah and Tessa’s engagement party that Sharon threw and their plans to adopt a child. Nikki said she already knew because Faith always told her everything. Nikki smiled because soon she’d be able to call Sharon “Granny.” Nick wished Cassie would’ve gotten a chance to experience what Mariah was. Nikki said Cassie would always be with Nick, and she’d want him to celebrate the wonderful things coming his way. She said one day he’d have so many grandchildren he’d have to add a wing to the house. He thought that sounded awful. They shifted gears. Nikki knew who and what Victor was every time she married him, and she adored him, but there had been another entity in their marriage. Nick knew Nikki meant Newman Enterprises. She said Newman Enterprises was a part of all of them, even Nick, even though he chose another path. She wished Victor had been able to find a way to keep the family together through the company.

Nikki didn’t disparage Victor’s love for his family – his devotion had always been unparalleled. Nick said family was always Victor’s priority, but family and the business had always been intertwined. Nick said that he loved working with Noah, but if Noah wanted to quit, Nick would say he just wanted him to be happy. Nikki knew Victor had struggled with that. Nick said Victor always had something to keep him sane – Nikki – the love of his life. Nikki agreed she and Victor had something special. She said not every relationship was meant to last forever. Nick assumed Nikki was talking about his relationships. She admitted she wasn’t disappointed some of his relationships didn’t last. She wished him every happiness though. He said he was in a great place with the kids and New Hope. Victor came in and was happy to see Nick. Nick wanted to know about the merger. He asked if it was a good move to force Victoria and Adam to work together.

Victor was surprised Nick cared about the family business he walked away from. Nick said he left the business, not the family. Victor said that if Nick wanted to keep the peace between his siblings, there was a place for him at the business. Nick appreciated that, but he wasn’t coming back. He was more concerned about Victoria getting hurt than about the welfare of the business. Victor was glad to hear that, but he was keeping a keen eye on the business. Nick sensed there was a larger play in the works.

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General Hospital Short Recap Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Curtis and Portia decide to look for a place where they can live together but while they look for a place, Curtis will move into Portia’s place.

Mac and Felicia decide to let Louise stay c with Brook Lynn and Chase until Maxie returns home because she needs to be in a place that is familiar to her.

Michael and Josslynn are both angry with Sonny when they find out he slept with Nina. Sonny tries to talk to Carly before she files for divorce, but Carly tells Sonny she wants a divorce. Sonny tells Carly he will not give up on their marriage.

Harmony tells Alexis that when she and her husband Douglas lived in a commune in Colorado, a woman named Joan joined them and she gave birth to Willow. Joan left the commune but didn’t take Willow with her. The head of the commune, Prophet Josiah, gave the baby to her and her husband to raise because it was God’s plan. Douglas was so afraid that Joan would return for Willow that they both decided to forge a birth certificate for Willow and leave the commune. Alexis advises Harmony to tell Willow the truth about what she has done because it is the only way to have a relationship with Willow.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Adam and Sally can’t stop thinking about each other and they decide to have a personal relationship.

Victor isn’t happy when Victoria tells him that Adam has hired Sally as Chief Operating Officer of Newman Media. Victor talks to Adam after he interrupts a conversation with him and Sally. Victor asks Adam to spy on Ashland for him and he won’t oppose the hiring of Sally as Chief Operating officer of Newman Media.

Victoria and Ashland plan to make Adam mess up in some way so they will have cause to fire him from Newman Media. Ashland gets a text message, saying that the American is still digging for information about him in the city.

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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Ashland: You must be very excited.

Adam: About what, exactly?

Ashland: Your expanding universe. There are so many new possibilities for Newman Media.

Adam: More resources don’t always translate into more opportunities.

Ashland: Come on, that’s exactly what you were hoping for when you bid on ChanceCom yourself.

Adam: Not exactly.

Ashland: Okay, true enough. You probably weren’t anticipating working for your sister and you probably thought that you were gonna be running some independent venture, but I-I assure you, this is a scintillating time to be part of Newman/Locke. Great things are happening.

Adam: Well, you can consider me scintillated.

Ashland: I believe you will look back on this moment and be glad you came aboard when you did.

Adam: Well, I think that goes both ways. I think you and Victoria will look back and be very excited that I stuck around.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] Ooh, well, there’s that famous Newman confidence.

Adam: Hey, I’m just being serious. ‘Cause I actually have a proven track record of success in this field. And I have done a damn good job with Newman Media, and you have not had any complaints about my work.

Ashland: Fair enough, but the situation has changed.

Adam: Yes, but the work remains the same.

Ashland: Still, you are going to have to make some adjustments. You’ve been the — what, the sole decision-maker for a very long time. That’s not the case anymore.

Adam: Yes, I have accepted the fact that my father wants more of a say. And Victoria will occasionally want to weigh in, if, for no other reason, to remind me that she’s the boss.

Ashland: Not just your sister and not just occasionally. Adam. We own the company. We will be charting its course and giving you direction, not the other way around. Now, if you’re not comfortable with that, that’s fine. I would suggest you make a decision and move on.

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Billy: Well, this has been very entertaining, trying to watch you take the high road. It’s kind of like watching those videos of cats playing the piano. You can’t really believe what you’re seeing, but you can’t take your eyes off it either.

Sally: Did you just compare me to a piano-playing cat?

Billy: Yeah, I don’t trust cats either. The point I’m trying to make is that Adam cost me my reputation and my job, which is the only reason I put that plan in motion in the first place. And I knew it would work because he loves to see people suffer. Wouldn’t be surprised if he had a fistful of popcorn as he watched the videos that you filmed.

Sally: I don’t know the person you’re describing.

Billy: No? Adam? About yay high, beady, untrustworthy eyes, brown hair to hide his devil horns on his head.

Sally: You’re wrong. Adam felt bad that your life was such a wreck, just like I did.

Billy: Yeah, but you still found the strength to keep filming me.

Sally: I don’t think Adam would have taken advantage of your suffering, which wasn’t real anyway, ’cause you’re obviously fine now. You’ve got this great new gig and you’re happy, which was the whole point of calling off your little scheme, right? To let go of the resentment that was eating you alive, right? Or am I mistaken?

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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, February 10, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Billy: So much for tip number one on getting a good night’s sleep. Nighty-night. Ahh. Process, reflect, and meditate on your thoughts. Process and reflect. What am I to process? I don’t feel like I have any fears. I don’t feel like there’s anything gnawing at me.

[ Sighs ] Meditate. Yeah. Let me see where that goes. Ahh. Okay.

[ Sighs ] Too lazy to type. Too wired to sleep. So, all you get is the sound of your own soothing voice. Some would say you like the sound of your own voice. Those people would be right. At least I know somebody is listening. Okay, so, how do we start? Who are you?

[ Chuckles ] What are you? Me.

[ Sighs ] You…are a man that had everything… and then lost almost everything.

[ Sighs ] And then you got most of it back except for the one thing that you miss the most — your sweet baby girl Delia. But what about all the other things that you lost? Because you were — because you were being an idiot, because you fought wars for no good reason, because you didn’t acknowledge what you had at the time. That is a tricky one. But that is a recipe for disaster. Have you learned anything? Have you learned anything?

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Rey: I can’t imagine what that must have been like, with your mom involving you in all of her criminal activities. That must have been pretty scary for a little kid.

Chelsea: Not really. I didn’t know anything different, you know? It was just…normal. Dodging a bill collector? Sure. Skipping out on rent? Always. Working a con? Absolutely.

[ Laughs ] It was just the way to our next meal. I mean, most parents — they wake up in the morning and they go to work to put food on the table. Not Anita. No, no. Not my mom. She would stay up all night plotting how she was going to sucker some poor, gullible guy out of his hard-earned cash.

Rey: Pschew. Sounds rough, pretty lonely for a child.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I guess it was. But Anita and I — we were a team. We didn’t have any other friends. We didn’t have any other family. It was just us. And she would remind me of that all the time that we needed to stick together, you know, not let anybody else into our world.

[ Sighs ] All outsiders could not be trusted. “Do unto others before they do unto you.” That was her motto.

Rey: Wow. Talk about imposing a warped sense of the world on a young mind.

Chelsea: I guess I… it wasn’t till I was older that the reality of it all started to set in.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, February 15 2022

Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by Christine

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Lily got Dominic a onesie that said Jazz Baby on it, and she gave it to Amanda at the penthouse. Lily asked how things were with the baby, and Amanda said they were still waiting on the test results. Lily asked how the law practice was going. Amanda said it was going well, but slow. That was why she was home today. At first, there were so many clients they had to turn people away, but that had ended. They’d need more clients if they were going to be able to pay for the office space. She wasn’t overly concerned yet, because Imani had a lot of connections, and they had friends and family who’d agreed to send business their way. Lily asked if Sutton’s cronies would want to work with the lawyer who helped bring him down. Amanda got defensive, because she thought it sounded like Lily was trying to make her have doubts about her firm. Lily just thought Amanda should cast a wider net. Amanda was open to that. Lily said she was looking for representation.

Amanda asked if there was an issue with Lily’s contract. Lily’s contract was fine; Jill gave her everything she asked for, and she supported Lily’s vision for the company, even though her method was less traditional. Amanda was glad, because that wasn’t always the case. Amanda’s partner in Madison was stuck in his ways, and it was frustrating. That was why Amanda was trying not to be rigid with Imani. Lily said that there were senior execs at Chancellor who were resistant to change. Someone resigned that Lily had hoped to promote to division head. They talked about Amanda working with Lily and Billy at ChancComm. Lily wanted Amanda to work with them again at Chancellor Corporate. Amanda was flattered, but the timing wasn’t right. Lily said she was asking Amanda to be her new chief counsel, in charge of all of Chancellor’s legal operations. Amanda was caught off guard because that was a senior level executive role. Lily thought Amanda was more than qualified after her work at ChancComm. Amanda said that was a small division of a larger corporation, and Chancellor was international.

Amanda didn’t understand why Lily didn’t promote one of the Chancellor lawyers with decades of experience. Lily said no one had decades of experience in the areas she wanted to focus on. Lily wanted to do things that didn’t exist five years ago, like the podcast project Billy and Devon were working on. Lily wanted to work with people who’d grown up with advanced technology. Lily felt that working at ChancComm was the perfect preparation for what she was doing now. ChanComm always did stories about business and tech and now she was in the position to make sure ChancComm didn’t miss out on that. She wanted a strong team behind her, with people like Amanda, who were smart, capable and forward looking.

Chance was at home. He got a phone call that he ignored. He flashed back to the stakeout in the alley. He’d had a panic attack that rendered him unable to back Rey up. Abby walked in, snapping Chance back to the present. He asked how Dom was, and she said he was still lethargic. She was thankful he was there for her to lean on and that this didn’t happen while he was away on his mission. She said when he held her, he made her feel that their baby would be okay. She wondered if they should wake the baby up and let him eat. He thought they should let Dom rest. He asked if she was having any second thoughts about not telling her family. She didn’t want to say anything until they had answers. She said she didn’t want to worry anyone unnecessarily. She had all the support she needed from him, but she said she wouldn’t be offended if he needed to reach out to someone else. She asked if he told Rey. He said he told Rey about taking Dom to the doctor. “And that’s why he understood that you had to leave [the stakeout] early?,” she asked. Thanks to a phone call, Chance didn’t have to answer Abby’s question.

Nate called to say that he and another doctor were coming over to personally explain the results. Chance was surprised by the house call. Abby said that if this was good news or something minor, they would’ve been told over the phone. She mentioned that they should call Devon. Chance put a positive spin on it and said they were going to get answers and get Dominic the help he needed.

Devon met Billy at Society. Billy asked about Dom and empathized with how hard it was to have a sick child. He brought up the time Delia had leukemia and needed a bone marrow donor. Devon said he’d have to cut this meeting short if Abby, Chance or the hospital called. They started the meeting, and Devon was very impressed with the caliber of Billy’s presentation. Billy said he put it together last night. Devon recalled that Billy had been up a lot lately, and he asked if Billy ever slept. He said he’d sleep when he was old. Devon was sure Lily wouldn’t want Billy running himself into the ground. Billy said it wasn’t a big deal, and he was getting his best work done at night. He was working from home, so he got to sneak in a nap every so often. He said he let Lily listen to some thoughts he recorded, and it sparked an interesting conversation about life. Devon thought this sounded like a midlife crisis without the crisis. Billy said he was happy with where he was, and he’d do everything he could to keep it that way. One of Billy’s favorite ideas was a Q&A feature. Devon liked the idea too. He’d found a lot of help on parenting blogs. Billy joked that he’d start his own midnight podcast. Devon actually thought that was a good idea and that it might help people have the sort of deep conversations that Billy’s recording caused him and Lily to have. Nate called Devon to the Chancellor mansion, so he left.

Devon called Amanda from the Chancellor place with an update. She asked if he wanted her to join him, and he said no because it wouldn’t take too long. Abby came downstairs and hugged Devon. He thought it was a good sign that the doctors were coming here instead of telling them to rush Dom to the hospital. Nate and Dr. Alston arrived. Dominic didn’t have leukemia, but he had a serious rare blood disorder that needed to be addressed now before his bone marrow failed. He needed a bone marrow transplant. In the best case scenario, the transplant would lead Dominic to start making healthy bone marrow and red blood cells. Abby assumed she and Devon were compatible, since they were the biological parents. Nate explained that it was rare for a family member other than a sibling to be fully compatible, but Abby and Devon should still get tested, since they’d at least be half matches, since Dominic got half his genetic material from both of them.

Dr. Alston said that some people had gotten donations from their half-match parents. Chance assumed there would be complications if a half match was used. The doctor confirmed it wasn’t ideal. Devon wanted to be tested as quickly as possible, and Nate said he and Dr. Alston would go set things up. Abby wanted to go too. Abby thanked the doctors for explaining things. Dr. Alston assured everyone that there was real hope for Dominic to live a happy and healthy life. The guests left. Chance wanted to drive Abby to the hospital, but she said she wanted to go by herself. She wanted Chance to be home in case Dominic woke up and wanted his dad. She implored him to say everything would be okay, and he comforted her.

After Abby left Rey visited Chance. Chance told him the news on Dom. Rey could relate because Lola and Faith both needed a transplant once. He knew how terrifying it was to wait for a match to be found. He said he and Sharon would pray for Dom. Rey would also tell Paul, so no one would expect Chance at work. Chance wanted to explain what happened at the stakeout, and Rey said it wasn’t necessary. Abby returned as Chance insisted on apologizing for letting Rey down. Rey gave Abby his support, and he left. Chance asked how things went at the hospital. She said she’d find out soon if she was a match. Abby overheard what Chance said to Rey. He said he was just apologizing for leaving the stakeout, because it was poor form. Abby asked if something specific happened to make him realize he wasn’t ready to be there. He said she was right – it was too soon for him to go back to work. He didn’t want her to worry about him, when she had more important things to worry about right now. Dr. Alston called. Abby was only a half match, as expected. She asked what about Devon.

Amanda was having a hard time waiting for news on Dom. Lily said they could talk about the job offer as a distraction. Amanda now understood how the persuasive Lily was able to convince Billy to be her second in command. At first, Amanda didn’t think Billy’s pride would allow him to do that, especially since Billy and Lily were on equal footing at ChancComm. Lily said he turned her down the first couple times, but she gave him space and let him find his own path. At first, he was focused on revenge, but he realized he was letting his ego get in the way of a great opportunity. She said she and Billy fought less now that there was a clear chain of command. When Billy brought Lily something and she wasn’t sold on it, he’d make revisions or let it go. He was excited about transforming Chancellor, and they were having a lot of fun. Amanda knew Billy and Lily would do amazing things together. Amanda was impressed Billy had grown so much he could embrace a supporting role, but the idea of giving up her new practice… Lily insisted that Amanda come with her before finishing that thought.

Lily and Amanda went to Lily’s place. Billy was excited because he thought Amanda was joining the team. Lily thought Amanda should hear from Billy because he was hesitant at first, but glad he took the job. Billy said the vibe at Chancellor was electrifying, and the entire team was ready to revitalize the business. Amanda thought it sounded like the ideal work environment. Billy said Amanda would have more autonomy, a bigger office and paycheck. Amanda said that she couldn’t just walk out on her sister. Lily said there was a place for Imani at Chancellor. Billy stated that Imani could do entertainment law, or corporate lobbying, or Amanda could be her mentor at Chancellor. Amanda said they were making it really hard to say no. Amanda went to talk to Imani.

Billy said that Amanda would be great for Chancellor, and she’d also be helpful if he was tempted to cross a line again. Lily laughed and said she hoped Billy’s days of doing that were behind him. Billy confirmed he was just kidding. She asked about his meeting with Devon, and he said it went well. She hoped everything was okay with Dom. Devon loved the baby so much, and if anything was seriously wrong… Billy noted that Dom’s cousin was a head honcho at Memorial, and his grandfather was Victor Newman, so he’d get the best care possible.

Lily saw the graphic Billy made for his pitch to Devon. She asked about the thing that said Midnight Musings. He said he and Devon were joking about Billy making his own podcast based on the late night ramblings. He’d put it on the graphic because he thought Lily would get a kick out of it. Lily actually loved the idea of Billy having a podcast. Billy said it was just a joke, but Devon liked the idea too. Devon had reasoned Billy wasn’t the only one up at night philosophizing with a scotch in his hand. She said that it’d be easy to get sponsorships from liquor companies. He wasn’t interested in pouring his heart out for people to hear and judge. She didn’t think he should be so quick to shoot it down. She said he could stay anonymous. He still didn’t want to do it.

Devon went home, and Amanda was there. She asked if he got her message. He did, but he didn’t call back because he had to go to the hospital. He brought her up to speed on Dominic’s blood disorder. If they couldn’t find a donor, or even if they did, and the transplant didn’t work, Dominic’s life would be a living hell. She thought Dom should have a good chance of finding a match, because he had so many relatives, but he explained that the best chance was a sibling. For a perfect match, they’d need an… “Identical twin. The only instance where two people share same DNA,” Amanda finished Devon’ sentence. Devon said that he and Abby were Dom’s best chance, and since they were likely only 50% matches, that wasn’t optimal, because they might not be able to save the baby. Amanda hugged Devon.

Amanda said they’d find out everything about this disease, and they’d search the globe for donors, if necessary. She promised Devon he wasn’t in this alone – he had her, Lily, Nate, Abby and Chance, and they’d get through this together. The hematologist called, and Devon was elated by what he heard. “I’m a 100% match for Dominic,” he told Amanda, and they hugged.

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General Hospital Short Recap Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Brook Lynn, Chase, Ned, and Olivia take pictures with Louise and tell her she will always be a part of their family. Brook Lynn and Chase then take Bailey to the hospital to give her to Mac and Felicia. Ned also apologizes to Chase for thinking the worst about him.

Austin teams up with Liesel and threatens Victor in order to find out Maxie’s location. Austin threatens to inject Victor with poison but then Liesel rescues Victor from Austin. Victor promises Liesel that he will help her find Maxie. Liesel later goes to the hospital to tell Austin that she was able to put a microphone on Victor’s lapel so they can listen to him at all times.

Alexis advises Harmony to tell Willow that she forged her birth certificate. Harmony tells Alexis that there is more to the story that she doesn’t want to tell Willow.

Michael’s contact at the State Department tells him there isn’t a birth certificate for Willow anywhere in the United States or the world.

Carly meets with a divorce attorney and tells her she wants a quick divorce from Sonny because she doesn’t want her family put through a messy divorce. Carly asks her lawyer to help her make Nina pay for everything she has done to her family.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Devon and Lily think that Billy should do a late-night podcast about insomnia since he hasn’t been sleeping the past few nights. Billy doesn’t think anyone would benefit from the thoughts he has when he can’t sleep.

Lily offers Amanda the job of chief counsel of Chancellor Industries and she says she will think about it but, she doesn’t want to leave her law practice.

Dominic’s test results come in and show that he has a rare blood disorder and needs a bone marrow transplant thankfully Devon is a perfect match for Dominic.

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Y&R Best Lines Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Billy: Yeah, I apologize for missing our call this morning, but the dog ate my alarm clock, if you know what I mean. Right. Yeah. It happens to the best of us. Oh, they’re doing some work at the office, expanding them or doing whatever, so we’ve had to relocate and now we’re working from home for a little bit. On top of that, I didn’t sleep very well last night, so… okay, I appreciate you understanding. I’ll get Rita to reach out to you. Okay. Thanks again. Bye. Come on.

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Amanda: [ Chuckles ] Speaking of tenacious, have you spoken with Phyllis?

Jack: Not yet. Milan is one of those cities that grabs hold of you and never lets you go. I’m sure Summer’s keeping her very busy. Last time I was there, it was nonstop.

Amanda: I have to say, you have quite the poker face.

Jack: I’ve negotiated my share of contracts.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] Pleading the fifth, I see.

Jack: Why do I feel like I’m on the witness stand?

Amanda: I just really believe that you and Phyllis deserve happiness and I thought it would be together.

Jack: So did I, for a time. But you know what? Life is unpredictable.

Amanda: Yeah.

Jack: And so is Phyllis.

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Y&R Best Lines Friday, February 11, 2022

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Adam: What brings you back here at this hour?

Sally: Remember how we were gonna discuss the details of the job you offered me at Newman Media?

Adam: Yeah. Um…sorry that our conversation got derailed earlier.

Sally: It’s okay. You had calls to take, people to meet. But I was hoping maybe we could talk now, because I don’t think I’m gonna be able to sleep until we do.

Adam: You sound worried.

Sally: Just more curious of the specifics of the job, like what exactly I’m gonna be doing on a day-to-day in a professional capacity and how that’s going to play out in reality.

Adam: You were so excited for us to continue to work together. You, uh, having second thoughts now?

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Nick: I think we should order another batch of empanadas, and don’t tell me you’re not hungry. I mean, you wolfed down this whole first order. I barely got one.

Noah: Yeah, yeah, I can go for more. I think I can pass on whatever else you’re about to serve up.

Nick: Alright, what’s that?

Noah: I can’t help but notice that since we’ve gotten here, you have gone out of your way to keep the conversation on nothing but sports and movies. Nothing about the party we were just at, yet you’re watching my every move, trying to figure out what’s going on in my head. So I’m assuming the second course is coming with a big side of questions.

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Y&R Update Monday, February 14 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Christine

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At Newman Media, sparks flew between Sally and Adam as they toasted two “two wrongs making something very right.” After Adam said this toast, he broke away from Sally’s gaze. He said they had to hit the ground running and come up with a specific plan. Sally said Adam would have to show the world that hiring her was the smart choice. He wasn’t worried about what the world thought. He was sure that everyone would soon see her as he did. She said that soon, Victor and Victoria would forget their doubt and accept him as the phenomenal CEO he was. They laughed about how they both thought that the other was responsible for the delivery of champagne and strawberries to the office. He noted that they agreed that they would make the partnership work by making sure things were uncomplicated. He asked if it would’ve been that bad if one of them sent the champagne and fruit. He thought that they may have overreacted earlier before they realized the champagne was from an advertiser, and he suggested they’d been overcompensating a bit.

Adam said there was something going on between him and Sally, but they were able to compartmentalize those feelings so it didn’t get in the way of what hey were trying to accomplish. “Are we?,” Sally asked. They decided to stop fighting things. He closed the door, and she locked it. Then they kissed. They moved throughout the room, pushing each other against things, sending objects flying to the floor, while kissing deeply. Things concluded with them under a blanket on the couch laughing about the intensity of it all. “I’ve waited a long time for this moment and I – I still wasn’t prepared for it,” she said. As they dressed, she wondered if things were going to get weird between them. “Did we make a mistake?,” she asked. He admitted he’d thought about this moment a long time too, and what he imagined didn’t come close to reality. He didn’t think it was a mistake. He asked if she did. “Are you kidding? I mean that was….” Sally began. She didn’t finish her sentence because she kissed him instead. She asked what now, and he said they didn’t have to figure it out right now.

At Crimson Lights, Rey told Sharon he’d have to work late. He felt bad because it was Valentine’s day. She knew that came with the territory of being married to a cop, and she liked the idea of him making it up to her later. She asked how Chance was on the stakeout. He was sorry to say Chance wasn’t ready to return. She hoped Chance got the help he needed. Since they were together right now, he wanted to show her how much he loved her. He asked what he could do, and she said he could clean out the walk in refrigerator. He was willing to do it, but he was kidding. She said she could close down the coffeehouse for a bit, so they’d have privacy. They kissed. Faith ran in and she was upset because the day was half-over, and she didn’t know what to get Moses. She said she wasn’t going to get him a mug with a soccer ball on it, like Sharon got Rey, because that would be lame. Sharon said that wasn’t even close to what she got Rey. Rey and Sharon made some suggestions, but none of them sounded right to Faith.

Sharon and Faith continued their talk on the patio. Faith said this was a crisis, and Sharon said to calm down because this wasn’t a problem. She said finding a gift for a person you cared about could be fun. Sharon told Faith to just think about who Moses was and what made him happy. Faith smiled when she thought about how Moses’s smile lit up the world. Faith appreciated Sharon’s advice, and she hugged her mom. Rey saw them from inside and smiled.

Nick and Noah talked about work at Society. Noah asked if they could speed up the project because it was going to help people. Nick said it took time. The Valentine’s decorations didn’t help Noah’s mood. Nick said the holiday was a shame made to part suckers from their money. Noah knew Nick didn’t really feel that way, because Noah had seen Nick go all out for Valentine’s day. Noah asked if they could hang out tonight, since they were dateless and Nick said yes. Noah left. Moses tracked Nick down, and he looked worried. Moses hadn’t figured out what to get Faith for Valentine’s. He came to Nick because Devon was busy with Amanda, and Nate was working. Nick asked Moses what he was trying to say with this gift.

Moses really liked Faith, and he wanted to get her something that showed how special she was to him. He thought an idea would just come to him, but it never happened. Nick thought it was clear Moses cared about Faith, and it said a lot that he was willing to come to her father about it. He thought Moses was brave to come to him. Moses appreciated Nick talking this out with him. He called Nick pretty cool. Nick said even Faith never said that to him. He was glad to help.

Moses met Faith at Crimson Lights. Sharon watched them with a smile until Rey came up. He told Sharon she was amazing, but perhaps the kids needed space. The adults decided to do chores in the back.

Faith thought it was nice that someone made this Love Day. Moses said it had to suck for people who didn’t have someone to love. Moses had a heart shaped box for Nick. He told Faith it was a joke he’d explain later. Faith hoped Moses didn’t feel forced to get her something. He didn’t. He just wanted to get the right thing. They both got each other tickets to Coltrane. She remembered that he liked Coltrane and that he listened to it with his dad. She recalled the first time he played Coltrane for her,he’d had her close her eyes so she could see the music. It was like magic. He’d felt that same magic the first time Neil played Coltrane for him, and he felt it again when he introduced Faith to the music.

Nick arrived and commented to Sharon on the young love. She brought up their teen years. He remembered the first gift she gave him – a friendship bracelet she made herself. He said it worked because they were still friends. He looked over at Faith and Moses holding hands. He said Moses came to him in a panic because he couldn’t come up with a gift for Valentine’s day. Sharon said that Faith did the same thing with her. Nick mentioned his advice to Moses. He said that apparently, Moses and Faith had recently listened to a jazz record together and shared a special moment. Sharon grinned because there was a Salute to Coltrane concert flier that was pinned up outside. They high fived when they realized they’d helped Faith and Moses choose the same gift. Nick put his arm around Sharon, just as Rey returned and saw them.

Tessa and Mariah were at home. Tessa had a Valentine’s day song for Mariah. Tessa serenaded with with a song about their life and love, but she was less than a minute into it when someone knocked on the door. Tessa looked disappointed. Mariah said they could ignore the person until they left. Tessa said they couldn’t do that, because maybe it was Sharon. Mariah said her mom would know better than to interrupt them on Valentine’s day. Tessa promised to start the song again once the person was gone. Mariah opened the door. It was Noah with a housewarming/engagement/soon-to-be-parents gift. Mariah said that they’d learned from the adoption class that this would be a long challenging process. Noah saw the candles and realized he was interrupting, so he decided to leave. He’d tried to come over early, assuming that they wouldn’t be celebrating yet. Mariah said it was fine and asked him to stay. Tessa echoed the sentiment.

Noah’s gift was a painting of Mariah and Tessa. He wanted them to know how much he was rooting for them and for their adoption plans. Mariah and Tessa put the picture on the shelf and told him how much they loved it. Noah decided to leave, and Mariah hugged him. After Noah was gone, Tessa sang to Mariah. “This isn’t perfect. Neither are you. Neither am I. But I choose this, every time,” was the hook. Mariah’s eyes filled with tears as she listened. At the end, they kissed.

Noah went downstairs and moped when he saw Faith kiss Moses on the cheek.

Rey was still in the doorway watching Nick and Sharon. Nick had the box of candy from Moses. Rey went over and joined Sharon and Nick, and they all grabbed candy from the box.

Chelsea and Chloe met at Chelsea’s hotel suite. Chloe was sorry she couldn’t come over last night, but Bella was fine after her nightmare. Chelsea said she had trouble sleeping last night too, and she ran into Rey and had a normal conversation. He didn’t judge her. Chloe thought a lot less people would judge Chelsea now that she wasn’t with Adam. Chloe told Chelsea to keep looking forward and focus on the upcoming pitch from Lauren. Chelsea didn’t think they should get their hopes up. The last time Chelsea worked for Lauren, she basically stole from her, and when they recently talked, Lauren made it clear she wasn’t willing to ignore that. Chloe thought Lauren saw how hard Chelsea was trying to get her life back on track, and making a break from Adam was proof Chelsea was serious about starting fresh. Chelsea wasn’t convinced, but Chloe said Chelsea had to start dreaming big, because no one was going to hand them anything, and they had to get things for themselves.

Chelsea and Chloe went to Society and they were in a good mood about their plans for their career. Sally and Adam walked in, and they saw Chelsea and Chloe. Sally and Adam checked in with each other and realized they were both okay with staying, so they did. Sally said there was a lot they needed to figure out, but this wasn’t the time or place. He said they didn’t have to figure it out now, and they could play it by ear. She noted that it was normal for CEOs and COOs to have a business lunch.

Sally and Adam went over to say hello to Chelsea and Chloe. Chelsea noted that Adam and Sally had been spending a lot of time together lately. He said Sally was his new COO. Chelsea was surprised that was the job Adam gave her. He said Sally would be amazing. Sally said it was nice working with someone who appreciated her skills. “I’ll bet he does,” Chelsea replied. Chloe congratulated Sally. Chelsea thought Adam would have his hands full with on the job training. Adam thought Sally had already shown how capable she was. Sally said they couldn’t spend all their time at the office, as much as she loved the energy and sparks that were flying there. He asked how things were going with Chloe and Chelsea. Chloe said they were putting together their final pitch for Lauren. Sally knew from experience that Lauren could be a stickler, so she advised them to cross their Ts. Chelsea said she’d worked with Lauren before too, so she knew what Lauren wanted and needed. Sally emphasized that her experience with Fenmore’s was recent, and she offered to take a look at their pitch. Sally then stopped making her offer and said that Chelsea and Chloe would be great. Sally thought it was fortunate that Lauren was willing to give Chelsea a second chance – an opportunity that not everyone got. Chelsea said it was a good thing they didn’t tie Sally up with a contract, since there was an amazing opportunity just waiting for Sally with Adam. “It’s almost like we did you a favor,” Chelsea said. “You have no idea,” Sally replied.

Adam said it looked like things worked out well for everyone. He knew Sally would be an incredible COO, and he knew Chelsea, Chloe and Lauren would be great business partners. He excused himself and Sally. Chelsea said that the presentation was going to blow Lauren away.

At their table, Adam asked Sally if she was good, and she called this the best Valentine’s day ever.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, February 14 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by Christine

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Adam and Sally gave in to their attraction and slept with each other at the office. Afterward, they agreed that they didn’t regret it. Sharon and Rey spent some time together, because he’d have to work all night on Valentine’s day. Faith sought Sharon’s help buying a Valentine’s gift for Moses. Moses went to Nick for help choosing something for Faith. Faith and Moses bought each other the same gift. Rey saw Nick put his arm around Sharon. Rey later joined Sharon and Nick. Noah interrupted Mariah and Tessa’s Valentine’s celebration when he dropped by with a gift. When Noah left, Tessa sang a song to Mariah. Noah moped about being alone for Valentine’s day. Chelsea told Chloe that she’d talked with Ray when she couldn’t sleep, and he didn’t judge her. Chelsea and Chloe planned their pitch for Lauren. Adam and Sally ran into Chelsea and Chloe. Chelsea was surprised to learn that Sally was a COO. When Adam and Sally left, Chelsea returned her focus to the pitch instead of being fixated on Adam and Sally.

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Days Weekly Best Lines January 31, 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Michele and Cheryl

Days of Our Lives Best Lines

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(to Abby)

Kristen: Has anyone ever to you that you’re quite annoying? You’re like a mosquito with a press pass

(to Kristen)

Abby: Compared to everything else you’ve done, imitating Susan Banks is like jaywalking.

Craig: I never said I was gay.

Chloe: You said you were in love with a man. The terminology doesn’t matter.

Kate: EJ was sentenced for 10 years.

Roman: Good. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.

(to Kate)

Roman: I hope EJ’s new roommate is lonely and hasn’t seen someone in a long time.

Gwen: Don’t get mad.

Xander: Don’t get mad? I am naked as a jaybird asking you to marry me.

(to Stefano’s painting)

Johnny: You were married like a 100 times. How much alimony were you paying?

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Days Short Recap Thursday, February 3, 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by Michele and Cheryl

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Gabi was upset when she overheard Jake tell Maggie that it was okay with it if she didn’t become CEO of Titan. He said he was okay as long as he was in charge of DiMera. He said he would have everything he wanted. Maggie wondered what would happen if Gabi weren’t CEO of Titan. He said he could handle her if she wasn’t named CEO. Gabi was upset and stormed off without them seeing her. Maggie walked out of the room and Jake turned morphed into Johnny. He was sure his plan would break Jake and Gabi up. Ava was happy reading about Rafe’s trial. Jake arrived at the house so they started talking about their living arrangememts. He said he had a plan to get him and Gabi out of the house. Ava made a comment about Gabi’s past. Gabi was upset while she walked to the park. Johnny called her from the Kiriakis mansion. She talked to him about Jake. He offered to meet her. Jake went to the DiMera mansion looking for Gabi and Johnny. He wondered where Gabi was. Johnny met with Gabi at the park. She told him what she overheard between Jake and Maggie. Johnny was sorry that Jake didn’t appreciate her. He said that Jake didn’t deserve her. She agreed with him. She was ready to confront Jake when Johnny stopped her from going. He thought she should play him until they got his shares for themselves. Johnny thought they could do great things together. He thought they could run the world together. Gabi agreed to work with him.

Nicole talked to Rafe on the phone about his case. She said she would do everything she could to prove that Ava set him up. She saw Allie walk out of the pub. She talked to her about Rafe. Nicole talked to her about Ava possibly setting Rafe up. Allie figured out that she slept with Rafe. Nicole asked her not to tell anyone about it. Allie wondered if she could tell Tripp about it. Nicole knew it was a lot to ask, but she didn’t want her to say anything. Allie agreed to look through Ava’s things to prove that she set her up. Chanel told Paulina that she wasn’t going to Florida with her because of her divorce proceedings. She also told her how TR came to see her about the movie. She also told her that she let him know that Lani was her sister and not her cousin. Paulina got nervous and told her to pack a bag to go with her. Paulina wanted to get Lani so they could leave. Allie arrived and saw Chanel. Chanel told her that her mother wanted her to go to Florida. She thought it was a good idea to get away from Johnny as well as other things. Allie wondered if she was talking about sleeping with her. Chanel assured her that she wasn’t talking about sleeping with her. Johnny was in the background and heard them talking. TR went to see Lani. He knew she was Paulina’s daughter. He thought he was her father. She told him that her father’s name was Ray. He said his name was Terrell Raymond Coates. Lani wanted him to leave her place. He said he wasn’t the same person he was when Paulina knew him. He said he went to therapy and she would be proud of him. She went off on him about why Paulina had to give her up. Paulina showed up and wanted him to get away from Lani.

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Y&R Transcript Friday, February 11, 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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Adam: Uh-oh. Hmm.

Sally: Wh– what exactly do you think you’re doing? This is completely unprofessional. I’m here for business meeting.

Adam: I was literally about to ask you the same thing.

[ Chuckles ] Are you responsible for all of this?

Ashland: Okay. Uh. You caught me red-handed.

Victoria: At what?

Ashland: A little office redecoration.

Victoria: I think you must have bought everything that the florist had.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] Nothing is too extravagant to show you how much I love you and how grateful I am to have you in my life.

Victor: Well, thank you for the update. Well, I know you were reluctant to go down there in the first place, but I knew that the information you would unearth would be invaluable. Thank you for doing it. See you soon.

Nikki: Who was that?

Victor: Michael baldwin calling from peru. He has some more information about ashland locke.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Good morning.

Amanda: Happy valentine’s day.

Devon: Oh, my gosh.

Amanda: That was not the reaction that I was expecting.

Devon: I’m — you’re so generous for doing that, and I’m terrible ’cause I’ve had so much going on, I forgot. I’m so sorry.

Amanda: Hey, no, no, no, don’t do that. It is totally fine. I know how worried you’ve been about dominic.

Devon: Yeah, I know, but it’s — there’s no point — i know there’s no point for any of us to be worried or to speculate until we get the test results back. It’s just — it’s easier said than done. Because all I keep doing is thinking about dominic crying when he was getting the test and seeing the fear in his eyes and him looking up at us like he’s asking, “why are you letting this happen to me?”

Amanda: [ Sighs ] I know how worried you must have been because he didn’t understand what was happening. But you care about that kid more than anything in this world, and you are doing right by him. So I know he’s in the best possible hands.

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Amanda: Why don’t you take the day off? I can, too. I can stay home and help distract you until you hear back from dominic’s doctor.

Devon: No. I appreciate you want to do that, but I think that work will be a good distraction for me. I’m supposed to go meet lily and pick up where we left off when i got the call about dominic being sick. So I think if I stay here, I’m just gonna obsess about the results.

Amanda: Okay. We can check in later, then?

Devon: Yeah, of course we can.

Amanda: Okay.

Devon: And, hey, I want you to know that I didn’t forget to get you something for valentine’s day. I just didn’t order it in time, so it’s gonna get here a little late.

Amanda: Okay, I don’t want you to worry because we can celebrate tomorrow or the next day or any other day for the rest of our lives. I really don’t need a grand romantic gesture to know that you love me because I can feel it every single day in every single way.

Devon: Mm, thank you.

Sally: I’m here to discuss my role as coo, not to ask you to be my valentine. And even if that were my intention, I would definitely not do it in such a traditional way. I present our new year’s eve celebration as exhibit “A.”

Adam: That is a good point. But if you didn’t do it, then who did?

Sally: I don’t know. Chelsea?

Adam: That’s highly doubtful.

Sally: Then it must be a secret admirer.

Adam: Well, there is only one way to find out.

[ Chuckles ]

Sally: What?

Adam: Well, we both have been cleared. It’s from one of the advertisers. It’s a little valentine’s day stunt.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Cool. Then I guess we are free to enjoy this swag. Might be a little too early for champagne, but I could definitely go for one of these chocolate-covered strawberries because I did not eat breakfast.

[ Clears throat ] Sorry. You know what?

[ Chuckles ] Might be a little too jour

d’amour. We should just stick to our business meeting.

Adam: Yeah, yeah, that’s probably a good idea.

Sally: Mm-hmm.

Adam: Um…I — actually, I have a work gift for you.

Sally: Well, I believe that is allowed.

Adam: The pr team is putting together a press release announcing your new title — sally spectra, formerly the face of newman fashion, is now the coo of newman media.

Sally: If you think my becoming coo is some kind of gift that you’re giving me, then we seriously need to talk.

Ashland: This is amazing.

Victoria: The symbol on the ring is a crest of a scottish lord named roger loch. I know it’s not your given name, but I think that it represents who you are now.

Ashland: You — you researched the name and then tracked this down?

[ Sighs ]

Victoria: Hmm.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] I will cherish this forever. There are a dozen reasons that i don’t deserve your love, but i thank god every day that you came into my life.

Victor: Well, it seems that michael baldwin found out that the cash flow from ashland’s shell company to his clinic in peru doubled just before ashland and victoria went there for his experimental treatment.

Nikki: I don’t know why that would be considered suspicious. I mean, company cash flow increases and decreases all the time.

Victor: Under normal circumstances, you’d be right. In this case, I smell a rat. Something about ashland’s story does not add up.

Nikki: I don’t understand why you’re stirring things up with ashland and victoria. Today of all days. Do you even know what today is?

Victor: You think I would forget valentine’s day? Do you think I’d forget the day in which I can show you my love again?

Nikki: Good answer. And if that’s true, you will put aside your cloak-and-dagger maneuvering and take me out to a romantic lunch.

Victor: I adore you. But before I do, I’m gonna take you down to the stables.

Nikki: Victor newman, what have you done?

Victoria: Thank you again for the beautiful flowers.

Ashland: Oh, I’m sorry, the bouquets were simply to set the stage.

Victoria: There’s more?

Ashland: After your gift? Are you kidding? I can’t let you outdo me.

Victoria: Oh. Well, it’s not a contest.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, it’s — it’s incredible. It’s so elegant and sophisticated.

Ashland: Just like you.

Victoria: I love it.

Ashland: Here, let me. You know, if there’s one thing being sick and getting better has shown me, it’s that I should never hesitate to express my love to you and never miss an opportunity to celebrate the good days in life. So I would like to propose that we — we cancel the rest of the work day and go celebrate.

Victoria: Deal.

Adam: You misunderstood. When I said “gift,” I was talking about the press release announcing your title. I would never “gift” you a job. It was the wrong choice of words, okay? I was thrown off by the valentine’s day misunderstanding.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] It’s fine. I was just giving you a hard time. I know exactly what you mean. If I was that thin-skinned, frankly, I don’t deserve to be coo. But I do actually have a very important question, which is why I asked for this meeting.

Adam: Okay, shoot.

Sally: Before we approve a press release, I need to know this — what exactly are you expecting from me? Because I know we already got ashland and victoria’s approval for me to be coo, but, I mean, can we specify the duties a bit more? ‘Cause this position could mean a wide range of things. What do you want from me? Is this an equal partnership? Do I have my own autonomy and agency? Or are you just looking for a “yes” woman?

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

Lily: Okay, okay. You know that today is still a work day.

Billy: I am trying to work right now.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Wait, I feel like I’m forgetting something. Where’s my phone?

Billy: Hey, don’t worry about all that kind of stuff. Today is the most romantic holiday of the year. We work from home, which means we get to do things that nobody gets to know about.

Lily: Oh, my god. You’re incorrigible.

Billy: I know.

[ Knock on door ]

Lily: Our meeting with devon. Oh, my god, oh, my god, oh, my god.

Billy: Okay, it’s okay. I’m ready. I’m good to go. Let’s do it.

Lily: No, you’re not meeting appropriate.

Billy: I am. This is fine. He’s your brother. He’s gonna totally understand.

Lily: Okay, there’s some things that a brother shouldn’t know. Can you please answer the door?

Billy: Coming. Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Devon: This a bad time? I can come back.

Lily: No. Oh, my god. Come on in. Uh, yeah, billy’s gonna make coffee.

Billy: Yep, I’m gonna make coffee.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: Hi. So I’m guessing everything’s good with dom. That’s why you didn’t cancel.

Devon: No, no, actually, he had to get a bone marrow aspiration yesterday, and now we’re waiting to hear the results from that.

Lily: Wow. I mean, that sounds serious. Do you want to reschedule? That’s fine.

Billy: Yeah, devon, if you got somewhere to be, we can — we can do this another time.

Devon: No, no, it’s — I’m gonna be thinking about him no matter what, and there’s nothing more that any of us can do, so it’s — it’s fine. And I’d honestly like the company if you guys don’t mind.

Lily: Yeah.

Ashland: Ah.

Victoria: Hello, mom and dad. Fancy meeting you here.

Nikki: Hey.

Victoria: Hi.

Ashland: Looks like we all had the same idea for valentine’s day.

Victor: Yes, indeed. Why don’t you join us? We can celebrate together.

Victoria: Oh, no, we don’t want to intrude.

Victor: Nonsense. Please have a seat. We must do this together, okay? Would you kindly bring two more glasses? Thank you. How nice.

Nikki: So, how has your day been so far?

Victoria: It has been fantastic. I showed up to the office, and i found it filled with flowers.

Nikki: Aww.

Victoria: And ashland bought me the most beautiful necklace.

Nikki: Oh, it’s lovely.

Ashland: Yes, and victoria gave me this ring. It’s a — it’s the loch family signet from ancestors in scotland..

Victor: Look at that. Now, that’s very interesting, considering you have no relation to the lochs in scotland.

Victoria: Oh, that’s not the point, daddy. The ring is about who he is now. It represents who he is and who we are as a married couple and as business partners at newman/locke.

Ashland: It’s about the future. It’s a symbol of a path forward that I was less optimistic about until recently.

Victor: Yes, of course. Well, I think this calls for a toast, okay?

Victoria: Yes.

Victor: To ashland’s miraculous recovery, an answer to all our prayers.

Victoria: I couldn’t have asked for a better valentine’s day gift.

Victor: Cheers.

Victoria: Cheers.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: So I know we were talking about how doing a joint venture between hamilton-winters and chancellor would be a great way to honor katherine and neil, but we didn’t really get much more into it.

Lily: Yeah, I know. So here’s what I’m thinking. Um, you have a streaming service and we have content, so what if we use your streaming service to launch a podcast for us? And we want the podcast to be educational and inspirational and, you know, even have ones that are centered around music.

Devon: Yeah. I mean, in theory, that sounds all great. I love the concept of it. I want to hear specifics, though, on what would the podcasts be about, like the topics.

Billy: Do you mind if I jump in here real quick?

Lily: No, yeah, please.

Billy: Um…so lily knows that I’ve had a few sleepless nights lately, and last night was one of them that I was up for a lot of the night, and i had a bunch of ideas bouncing around the old noggin. I think I might have landed on something that would be perfect for this.

Devon: Really?

Billy: Yeah.

Devon: That’s great. Let’s hear it.

Adam: I am not looking to be “yes’d” to death. Nor am I searching for coo arm candy. I want your input. I value your point of view. And I like to be challenged. That’s what excites me about this partnership is that you don’t hold back.

Sally: You want me to be your public-facing business partner even though I’ve never run a media company before?

Adam: Absolutely. Because in part, I see similarities between the media business and the fashion world.

Sally: Such as?

Adam: News and clothes are both essential products, right? Designers want people to wear their clothes and media companies need people to read or watch their content. I mean, that is why you’ve been partly successful at building the fashion platform. You know how to attract people. Right? It’s all about enticement. It’s about seduction. And that’s why I think, um — i know that you could shine.

Sally: Well, I’m not gonna disagree with you.

Adam: I didn’t think that you would.

Sally: I also know my way around a spreadsheet and I can crunch the hell out of a budget, but, yes, you’re right. Convincing people that they want something, it’s my superpower.

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Adam: Look, I admire your confidence, but I do not want you to get the impression that this is going to be easy. We’re gonna have to answer to victoria and ashland, and all of that is gonna be under victor’s watchful eye, so we can’t have any missteps. We have to be at the top of our game because any false move and my sister’s gonna use that as an excuse to kick us both to the curb.

Sally: Huh. No pressure, huh?

Adam: Yes, and despite the comparisons I just made about fashion and news, I mean, getting people to actually read or watch a story’s a lot harder than getting them to look at fashion gossip or ogle a wedding dress. There are a lot of outlets that are vying for eyeballs, so becoming the go-to place for news is becoming more and more challenging, so we have to be the best.

Sally: We’ll hire the best story-tellers. Because I don’t care if it’s business news or politics or, yes, a wedding dress, a good story is a good story. And at the end of the day, that is what hooks people.

Adam: Well said. You have good instincts. Not to mention a lot of passion. I was right…that you would be a natural for this job.

Nikki: Victor transformed one of the stalls in our stables, complete with saddle, bridle, reins, and a custom carved sign with the name of the new inhabitant, sparks.

Victoria: Who is sparks?

Nikki: A gorgeous 5-year-old thoroughbred who we will meet in the spring. Actually, his real name is firewalker, but they call him sparks. But your father continues to spoil me with the most spectacular horses.

Ashland: Seeing the smile on your face when you talk about his gift to you shows clearly that he knows the way to your heart.

Nikki: Ah, he always has and always will.

Victoria: Dad isn’t the only one who understands and appreciates his wife.

Victor: Just wonderful to see how much in love you seem.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] In love we “seem”? I mean, yeah, of course we’re in love.

Victor: Oh, I just thought, you know, to tell you that it warms my heart. My daughter’s happiness means everything to me.

Billy: Look, first of all, you know me well enough, right? You know a lot about my past. And I just want to start by saying that your sister is amazing, and she makes me want to be a better person. And look, man, I got it pretty good, right? And yet I still have these thoughts and feelings run around my head because, well, it’s not easy, and I’m taking it upon myself to try and be a better human being. I’m gonna try and do what I can. And life isn’t easy. We make mistakes. We lose our jobs. We — we lose loved ones. People get hurt. And I’m thinking I can’t be the only one going through this kind of stuff, so the idea is a platform of podcasts with the unifying theme of bettering oneself. Each series specifically designed and centered around health and wellness — both physical and mental. And we have an opportunity to really maybe help people and put something good out into the world, and I think, above all, neil and katherine would really appreciate that, and I think they would really love to see us all working together on that, so that’s it.

Devon: Wow. I — I couldn’t agree more with that. I love it. I love the fact that you’ve taken something personal and you’ve applied it to other people’s lives, too.

Lily: Exactly, which is why i love this idea so much.

Devon: Yeah. Nah, man, you — you’re really thinking big.

Lily: So what should be our next step?

Devon: Uh…the next step would be me taking it to my team, but then at the end of the day, it’s my call, and I can’t wait to get started on it. I really can’t, ’cause as you said, this is truly the perfect way to honor katherine and neil. They would have loved the concept about reaching out to people and helping them better themselves. So, you know, this would also be a good thing to get moses working on as part of his internship.

Lily: Oh, yeah, I love that idea.

Devon: Yeah?

Lily: Yeah.

Devon: That’s what family does. No, I’m excited, guys. I’m excited to work with both of you on it.

Lily: Okay.

Devon: Really.

Lily: Good. Well, let’s hope this leads to many more joint ventures.

Devon: Oh, yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. One second. Excuse me.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Lily: Is that the doctor?

Devon: No, it’s not. Hello. Oh, perfect. Thank you for doing that for me. I’ll be over shortly to pick it up. Okay. I have to take off. I completely dropped the ball on valentine’s day and amanda, so this is me trying to salvage the whole thing.

Lily: No, amanda will understand. You’ve had a lot on your mind.

Devon: Yeah, I know. She does understand, which is why I really want to do this.

Lily: Yeah.

Billy: Well, a little romance never hurts a relationship.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: I know.

Lily: Alright. Well, good luck. Please let us know what happens with dom.

Devon: I will.

Lily: Okay, we’ll keep him in our thoughts.

Devon: I will. I’ll be reaching out to you guys.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: Take care. Thanks, man.

Lily: Bye. Have fun.

Devon: Thanks.

Lily: I mean, that went great.

Billy: Yeah, I think he likes it. I think he likes the idea.

Lily: How could he not? Your pitch was fantastic. I mean, I saw what you did yesterday, but this was like next-level.

Billy: Well, maybe these restless nights have actually paid off. It’s kind of like I went to bed with an idea and woke up with a solution, except I skipped the sleeping part.

Lily: I love the creativity coming out of this whole “sleepless in genoa city” situation.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: Right? You got your emotions out and your stream-of-consciousness recordings, used it as inspiration for your pitch. I mean, you know I was worried when you told me you couldn’t sleep, so…

Billy: No, I get it. I know both you and jack were — were thinking that this was about chanccomm and adam and victor, but it’s not.

Lily: I know, I know, and I’m sorry that my mind went there. I can see this might be a positive thing.

Billy: I think it is. And it feels really good. You know what else feels really good? Where we were right before your brother knocked on that door.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Can we get back to that?

Lily: Uh-huh. It’s my woke-up-like-this migraine medicine.

Amanda: No. No, you are home too soon.

Devon: No, you’re home too soon. What are you doing?

Amanda: I told you you didn’t have to make the effort.

Devon: I know. I appreciate you saying that, but I wasn’t gonna let today go by without doing something to show you how much I love you.

Amanda: Well, same.

Devon: I thought you were going to work.

Amanda: Well, I needed to make you a really amazing, nice dinner to help you relax and get your mind off of your worries. Mm. But I have to tell you that I am a pretty good cook. I’m just — I’m not a tidy one, so you’re not allowed to go back into that kitchen, or any effort to help you relax would fly straight out the window.

Devon: Why is that? Did you make a big mess?

Amanda: Oh, a huge one.

Devon: That’s okay. I don’t mind helping you clean up. You got a little bit right there, actually.

Amanda: Mm.

Devon: Good for me, yeah. Got something here.

Amanda: Oh.

Devon: Mm-hmm. Tastes good.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Thank you.

Amanda: Mm.

Sally: I get that there will be plenty of obstacles to overcome, but I find that challenge exciting. I don’t know, there’s something about feeling a bit apprehensive that gets my adrenaline going. And when I woke up this morning, I will admit, I was a little nervous. I was wondering if I was a little too in over my head, but then I gave myself a pep talk, i put on a power suit, and i decided to give it my all. I mean, what do I have to lose? I’d rather try and fail than not try at all.

Adam: You do not have to worry about failing. You’ve got this.

We have got this.

Nikki: For a romantic lunch, can’t really say I had your undivided attention.

Victor: My darling, I was not going to ignore our daughter, you know?

Nikki: I think you were more interested in ashland, and i worry that you’re looking for something that isn’t there. Or something that should remain in the past, like his other secrets.

Victor: Well, whatever’s going on in peru with that clinic is very much in the present.

Nikki: Do you remember how disruptive it was for the family the first time you dug into ashland’s past? And then, ironically, you were the one who accepted him and welcomed him into the family.

Victor: Sweetheart, you’ve known me long enough to know that I am a chess player and therefore, I look many moves ahead of anyone else.

Nikki: Yes, I know. I just don’t understand what you’re trying to accomplish by digging into his treatment. And victoria is finally happy. And do you doubt his love for her? Why are you looking for trouble?

Victor: Sweetheart, I’m not looking for trouble. But if something is going on to ashland locke regarding that clinic in peru, I’m gonna find out about it.

Victoria: You know, you really haven’t said much since we left society. Was something bothering you at lunch?

Ashland: You must have noticed victor’s eagle eye trained on me.

Victoria: Yes, I did, but it’s just because he’s relieved that you’re doing so much better. We were all braced for the worst.

Ashland: Maybe. I just think it was something more specific. Victoria, the reason your father asked me to meet him at the ranch was to question me about my experimental treatment. It seemed innocent enough at first, but with your father, I’ve come to understand that nothing is innocent.

Victoria: What are you talking about?

Ashland: There’s something you need to know. The reason I knew about the protocol was because I had a colleague who was treated at the clinic in peru a few years ago for cancer.

Victoria: You knew about the clinic before we went there?

Ashland: Yes. In fact, I gave them money when their funding was in jeopardy.

Victoria: But we researched options together. Are you saying that you were pretending to be learning about the protocol for the first time when you knew about it all along? I looked into possible connections that we would have with the clinic, and I checked the funding sources. Your name never came up.

Ashland: That’s because I set up the funding through a shell corporation.

Victoria: How did you not tell me this? You promised me in tuscany that there would be no more secrets between us. And now you’re saying that you kept this from me? How could you? With downy infusions, let the scent set the mood.

Ashland: The reason I didn’t tell you about my involvement in the clinic was because I was trying to protect you.

Victoria: From what exactly?

Ashland: I was concerned about the legal ramifications. I was trying to guard both you and newman/locke from any potential tax violation fallout. W– no, with plausible deniability. I didn’t even know if the treatment was going to work. But at the time, you were encouraging me to try anything and everything just to beat the cancer.

Victoria: Of course I did that, and I don’t regret that for one minute because look at you — look at how much better you’re doing.

Ashland: Okay, then be honest. If you had known about my involvement in the clinic, would you have told me not to pursue this treatment?

Victoria: I don’t know what to say to that because, once again, you haven’t given me the option.

Ashland: No, I haven’T. And to be honest, if it weren’t for victor, I wouldn’t be telling you about it right now.

Victoria: So all of those promises that you made about no more secrets, they were just — they were completely meaningless.

Ashland: No, I told you, i was trying to protect you. I was trying to protect the company.

Victoria: That is a very weak excuse. I would expect better from you.

Ashland: Listen to me, victoria. I love you more than anything in the world. I owe my life to you. I hate that I have to tell you this today — on valentine’s day of all days. Please forgive me.

Victoria: I don’t think it’s fair that you withheld this from me.

Ashland: I understand.

Victoria: But the thing that matters the most to me is that you’re doing better.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] I am…because now I have something to live for. You.

Amanda: Oh.

Devon: Isn’t this one of your favorite songs?

Amanda: It is.

Devon: Like to dance with me?

Sally: I will sip this as long as we agree that we are toasting to work, not valentine’s day.

Adam: Oh, you know I would never insult you by celebrating a major holiday. To your growing success.

Sally: I want to thank you for taking a risk on me. I know I’m not the logical choice.

Adam: Well, that goes both ways. God knows how many people have warned you off me.

Sally: Then I have another toast. To two wrongs, making something very right.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Chance: We got the test results back.

Rey: I take it the news isn’t good.

Victoria: What if, instead of waiting for adam to screw up, what if we just make damn well sure that he does?

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I have something to tell you. I’m listening. You know that guy I’ve been messaging? On the dating app portia signed you up for? We have our first date tonight. Stop it! On valentine’s day? I know! Aggressive. Or insanely romantic. Tell me everything about him.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Later. What? You’re gonna leave me hanging? I have a patient. Fine. But I’m excited for you. I am, too.

[ Sighs ] Oh. Nuh-uh. You have no business being tired. Excuse me? I’m the one that slept on the bench. I mean couch. That is a couch, isn’t it? Mm. Not up to your standards, huh? I’m just saying, you may want to think about an upgrade. Just a suggestion. Well, lucky for you, there’s no need for another sleepover. No? The authorities checked all the ships leaving port charles last night. No sign of peter. Looks like he found his way out of town. Well, with that guy, anything’s possible. Careful. It almost sounds like you want to crash on my couch again. Would that be so bad? Taggert, thank you so much for coming. You know I’d do anything for trina. Mm. And maybe it’s nothing. And maybe I’m overreacting. I mean, she’s been acting fine. But your mom radar is going off? Yeah. Yeah, it is. Big time. She went away on this weekend trip with all of her friends, and ever since she’s been back, I mean, she hasn’t said a word to me. And that’s not normal for her. I mean, right? Dinner tonight was a good idea. We’ll talk, we’ll figure out what’s going on with trina, get our girl back on track.

[ Gasps ]

[ Chuckles ] For me? I just wanted to see how you were. You know, your first valentine’s without lenny. Mm. But, um, looks like it’s pretty good.

[ Both laugh ] Lenny hated valentine’s day. Every year, I got chocolates, flowers, and a rant that he didn’t need some greeting card company telling him how and when to express his love. Sounds like lenny. Doesn’t it? I thought this could be my way of honoring him. Not to mention, it makes good business sense. How? Well, so many people feel left out on this holiday. Lonely hearts need a place to go, too. Oh, hi! Come in. Hi! Wow. You look incredible. Well, thank you very much. Hot date? Yeah, with my hot husband. Why didn’t you tell me you had plans? Well, you sounded kind of upset when you called. Besides, I figured that you would know that I would have plans tonight. What’s tonight? It’s february 14th. It’s valentine’s day. Yeah. Oh, boy. You don’t even know what day it is. Something big must have gone down, huh?

[ Sighs ] Sorry for keeping you here so late. Valentine’s day is always busy around here. Jason didn’t cheat on me.

You did. You can rewrite this story

any way you want, but the ending is the same.

We are over, and this is on you. If you need me, I’ll be in the office, tackling this list. Joanne, wait. I need one more thing.

I am so sorry. I guess I completely forgot there are still some people who celebrate valentine’s day. I’ll just go. No, you won’T. No! You’ll do no such thing. Come on, come in. Are you sure? Yes, I’m sure. Come in. Take off your coat. Thank you. So, um, I did hear about maxie. You must be so worried. Unless there’s something else going on? No, I mean… maxie and peter’s trail has gone cold, and I am losing my mind wondering where they could be, but the only consolation, ava, thank god, is that maxie’s daughter was found safe. Did peter have her this entire time? No. You remember. Peter showed up in nixon falls and he tried to blackmail me into helping him find louise. Right, and he threatened to tell the truth about sonny. Well, there’s more to that story. A lot more. Would you like a cup of coffee? I’ll get you one. Only if you want to launch me into space. I think I’d like to see that.

[ Chuckles ] I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I just can’t snap out of it today. Well, that’s understandable, right? You’re worried about maxie. We all are. It’S… it’s valentine’s day. It’s also your anniversary with franco. Thank you for remembering. That means a lot. Go easy on yourself, okay? I’ll try. Yeah? Okay. Hey. Chet, it’s been a while. How’s everything going? Things are terrible. There she is! Aah!

[ Chuckles ] Thank you for making time to see your parents. Wait, shouldn’t you be on a date right now? I will, a little bit later, but I had to spend some time with my original valentine. Well, why aren’t you asking if I have any plans? Do you? No. That’s why I wasn’t asking.

[ Chuckles ] Sit, sit, sit, sit. Come on. Get comfortable. You guys are acting weird, but I’m hungry, so… yeah. I would like to propose a toast. Ah. Oh. To trina. You are strong, intelligent, kind… beautiful. Not that that matters. But it’s true. Mm-hmm. You are kicking ass at pcu, baby girl, and you just organized your very first gallery exhibition. Which was a huge success. If this spencer cassadine can’t see you for the star that you are, it’s his loss. That’s real smooth, taggert. Um… what? So is that what tonight’s about? Spencer? No, it’s — it’s really not, I mean, completely. It just seems like you’re having, you know, kind of a rough time dealing with this young man. Oh, my god. I can’t believe this. Believe what? My own parents think I’m pathetic.

[ Sighs ] Not a fan of valentine’s day, I see.

[ Laughs ] Hey. Hi. So, are you meeting dante here? Oh, I wish. He’s searching for maxie and peter. Oh, I heard he took her hostage. That is awful. That sums peter up in a nutshell, yes. Awful. I really hope they find that guy. Yeah, me too.

[ Sighs ] So? So what? Well, judging from the napkin, I don’t think I really have to ask, but I’m going to have to ask anyway. How did things go with you and sonny last night? I walked in on him in bed with nina. The flowers are beautiful. Thank you. If I’d known about the chocolates, I would have brought them, too. Oh, don’t think I didn’t buy some for myself. I swear, I could feel lenny’s spirit when I paid for them. I miss him. I miss him, too. So, how are you doing? Still on your meds? Yes, ma’am.

[ Chuckles ] Good. How are things going with carly? Last night seemed… so hopeful. Yep. [ Sighs ] I’m taking it things didn’t go as planned? Carly and I are… as far apart as we’ve ever been.

Well, good for maxie. That plan took smarts and guts. And — and good for you, playing along with peter to keep him away from port charles. Must feel nice. What? Well, to be able to tell people that you had motivation other than hiding the truth about sonny. It’s kind of like vindication of sorts, huh? I’d hardly call me vindicated. So, um, any updates on that front? You and sonny, I mean? Why? What have you heard? Nothing. But obviously, there’s something. And you’re acting like you don’t want to talk about it, but I think you do want to talk about it. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have come all the way out here. Oh, come on, ava. We’re friends. I wanted company. Is that so hard to believe? Mm-hmm. Sonny and I slept together, and carly walked in on us. I — how was it? Which part, ava?

[ Laughs ] I’m sorry. Never mind. Oh. Carly walked in on you and her husband in bed together. That is… horrible! 100% fully and completely horrible. Mm. I’m sure it was excruciating at the time. And it’s still pretty excruciating. But think to the future, nina. Doesn’t this mean you and sonny can be together? As you can probably imagine, we’re both pretty worried about maxie. It’s all I can think about — where she is, how she is, when is she coming home. I know. It makes me grateful for work. I need the distraction. Me too. Well, came in with amy so she could help with the clothing drive. We just loaded up the donations. I can’t believe how many there are. Have you seen the bins all over the hospital to benefit veterans in need? Of course. I didn’t know that was your doing. After the floating rib explosion, I was back down to one job. Best manager volonino’s has ever had. Well, with all that free time, I started volunteering for a nonprofit that helps veterans with physical and mental injuries — makes sure they have clothing, food, shelter, medicine. Sounds like an amazing charity. Yeah, well, I credit amy for getting the hospital involved. The clothing drive’s been a big hit. Which reminds me — I have a box of stuff that I left at home this morning, but my son is bringing it by any minute. Oh, getting the whole family involved. I like it.

[ Chuckles ] Excuse me. I have a patient I need to see. So, you and elizabeth — how’s that going? Sonny gave excuse after excuse of why they fell in bed together. As if there’s any plausible way to make that okay. Sonny’s still in love with nina and clearly feels compelled to act on those feelings.

[ Sighs ] I am so sorry. I’m not. I’m not. Seeing them together gave me the clarity that I needed. I mean, I’ve been wrestling for months with moving forward, if it was even possible. Now I have my answer. It’s no, by the way. Oh, I figured. Yeah, I mean, I’m not going to sit around while sonny prioritizes the woman who destroyed our family. You shouldn’T. No. Hell, no. I mean, I’m going to move forward. I am. My assistant is calling a divorce attorney as we speak. Divorce? Carly, that’S… necessary. I was going to say more like fast. Are you sure you’re making the right move? I don’t want to burden you with this, so I’m going to go ahead and sit down. Is that okay? It’s no burden, unless you don’t want to talk about it. It’s not — look, what I want is my wife, and that’s not going to happen. Why not? Because carly made it clear that we’re done. Maybe it seems that way now. No, that’s just the way it is, and nothing’s going to change it.

[ Sighs ] Something must have happened, sonny. What was it? I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you what happened. I made this grand gesture to have carly meet me because I needed some kind of a signal that she was willing to fight for our marriage. She didn’t show up? Well, she did, but it was, you know, very late, hours later, and I was… I’d done some thinking. Okay. Uh, carly would say to me that I’m defending nina because I have feelings for her, and I… and I guess it’s true, but I-I can’t shut it down, you know what I mean? These feelings. And as long as they’re there, carly refuses to be with you. I’m — no matter what — I-I told her I loved her, I told her that i didn’t want to lose her. And — and it doesn’t matter. I guess I just should accept that the marriage is over. Bull. You have not done everything you can for your marriage, and you know it.

I love you and I love nina, but I’m afraid I haven’t been a very good friend to either of you. What are you talking about? I should have been more forthright. You’re not responsible for my actions any more than you’re responsible for nina’S. I know, but part of being a friend is saying the hard truths. Okay, say it. You claim you tried everything to right things with carly. Right. Does that include telling her you went off your meds and that nina was there to get you help? No. So you’re still not being honest with your wife. But I told you — you rationalized. Just like you rationalized not telling carly that you and nina fell in love in nixon falls. Relationships need trust, sonny. If you keep repeating the same mistakes, how do you rebuild the trust you lost? How can I rebuild anything, phyllis…

[ Sighs ] …If carly refuses to hear me? The sooner I put this mess behind me, the better. I really need to get on with my life. Okay, and that is a natural reaction, completely. It’s healthy, even. When something hurts, you want to get as far away from it as possible. Hurts? The image of nina and sonny together in bed, I mean, it’s torture. It — okay, either way, the place that you’re in is not the place that you should be making decisions from. Just take a second, a minute — days, even — to process what this means for you and your family before you put something into motion that you can’t take back. Okay. I’m gonna give you some privacy.

[ Sighs ] Hey. The attorney does have one appointment open tomorrow, but it is in the morning, right after your visit with donna and avery.

[ Sighs ] That doesn’t give me much time. What do you want to do? How did you know there was anything between me and elizabeth? We work in a hospital, dr. Finn. Everyone knows. Everyone? Everyone. So are you going to give me the scoop or not? I’m thinking not, actually. Excuse my sister. She’s got the valentine’s bug. If I can’t have my own romance, I might as well help other people with theirs. Oh, well, I’m good, thank you. You sound just like chet refusing to let me set him up. ‘Cause I don’t need to be set up. Tell that to your gaming console. Ever since he and his last girlfriend broke up, he’s been in a total rut. Thanks for that. And by the way, I get out plenty. For casual dates, sure, but I could find your soul mate. Wow. Good luck with all that, chet. I’m going to need it. Yeah. I’ll see you around. You know I only meddle ’cause I love you, right? I know. After everything that your father and I just said, how do you even come away with you being pathetic? You thought I would be spending tonight pining over some guy. No. No, no, no. No. It’s just that you’ve been so quiet lately, ever since you came back from the trip. Your mom is worried that something may have happened in that cabin. So you guys didn’t just ask? Well, we didn’t want to pry.

[ Sarcastically ] This is better. Okay, okay. I’m sorry. You’re right. You’re right. A manufactured sneak attack was not the way to go. But we just want you to know that we’re here for you and — and we love you. And if you have anything that you want to get off of your chest, we’re listening. Mm-hmm.

[ Sighs ] It all started when spencer’s girlfriend — this punk has a girlfriend? Okay. Please, go on. Esme pulled a mean girl stunt at the cabin and I got upset, but I’m fine now. Okay, of course you’re fine now. But it’s no fun to have to deal with esme’s nonsense all the time. What is this girl’s name now? It’s esme. One more again? Esme. Esme. It’s french. It’s something.

[ Scoffs ] That girl is jealous of you, and she’s threatened by you. You think so? No, i know so. I don’t know where sonny and I stand. I don’t know where carly and sonny stand, for that matter. Well, surely, they’re over now.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. I don’t even know if I’m rooting for that. Listen, ava, the only reason that sonny and I slept together is because we both believed that his marriage was over. He was in so much — he is in so much pain, and I don’t want to see him hurt like that again. Wait, whoa. Why did sonny think his marriage was over? Because carly was supposed to meet him as, like, some sort of sign that she was willing to work things out, and sonny got the impression that she wasn’t coming, and then I showed up, and things just — I don’t know, just progressed. Yeah, they sure did. Sorry. So do you think that it was revenge sex? N-no. I mean, say what you want to say, but sonny and I… we have real feelings for each other, ava, and it was more like we were repressing these feelings and we couldn’t deny it anymore. Come on, nina. You wanted this. You got it. Now what are you going to do with it?

You heading out? I sure am. Oh, wow. You look gorgeous. Yeah? You sure it’s not too much? Definitely not. Your date is going to be blown away. Whoever he is. Yeah, about that. If the dating app doesn’t allow you to exchange photos, how are you going to know who he is? He said he’ll be waiting at the bar, wearing a teal shirt. Oh, mysterious. I’m trying not to get my hopes up. Blind dates are statistically disastrous. Yeah, but it’s no pressure, right? It’s just drinks. At charlie’s anti-valentine’s party. Oh. We’ve been messaging for weeks. I know everything about him. He knows everything about me. We just don’t know what each other looks like. I have a feeling it’s going to go really well. From your lips.

[ Chuckles ] For the clothing drive? Excuse me, are you a veteran? I’m just trying to make sure there’s nothing in here that I gave you. Oh, nice job, biz — donating the fancy stuff.

[ Zipper runs ]

[ Sighs ] Or not. Yikes. What happened to this? That’s the dress I wore when I married franco. I want to go to sonny, but I can’T. Why not? Why not? Because his marriage just exploded. So? Ava, I don’t want to be one of those women that says, “what about me?” That’s kind of tacky, isn’t it? Nina, you slept with a married man. Like I told you, I slept with him because I thought his marriage was over. But okay, point taken. Just forget about morality, you know? Just go for it. No, no, no. I’m not going to do that. I’m not. I’m gonna… I’m going to just stop and think about what’s best for sonny. If it were anybody else, I would tell you to give him space. But sonny and carly have survived a lot, and with enough time, they could survive this. So do not give them time. Carly: Set the meeting. And once it’s confirmed, I want you to go home. Thank you so much, joanne. Hey. Meeting’s set. Okay. Okay? That’s it? Okay? Well, you might as well hear all your options. It doesn’t mean you have to act right away, though you are known for your impulsiveness. Yeah, it’s always worked out like a charm for me, huh? I hope you don’t think I’m trying to tell you what to do. I don’T. I think you’re trying to be my friend. Good, because as a friend, I think I should just warn you that if sonny finds out that you’re taking the divorce route so quickly, he’s going to be hurt, carly. So hurt that it might be the end for the two of you. Are you prepared for that? I wanted carly to meet me halfway so that I would know that she’s willing to fight for the marriage. I don’t know carly well, but it’s clear she loves you. Whatever went down last night, you’re sure there’s no way to salvage things? Uh, well, pretty sure. Well, if you’re waiting for my permission to give up on your marriage, you’re wasting your time. Not everybody’s as perfect as you and lenny. Oh. [ Chuckles ] Lenny and I didn’t have some magical romance. Some days were easy, some days were hard, but we worked on it. When you’re committed to someone, that’s what you do. You don’t just throw in the towel when things get difficult. I’m glad you decided to stay in port charles, ’cause I don’t know what I could have done without this tough love. Emphasis on “love.”

[ Cellphone beeps ] Oh. [ Sighs ] What’s wrong? Carly is meeting with a divorce lawyer tomorrow.

pain with I never meant for any of this to happen. If I would have just stopped for a second to consider the ramifications — hmm. It’s a little late for that now. You think? I’m in love with a man who I cause nothing but trouble for, but I don’t want to do that anymore. Well, you don’t have to. If I know sonny, he’s off somewhere nursing his wounds, spiraling out. You could be the one to steady him. I’m not going to take advantage of his pain. Well, I’m not suggesting you seduce the man, nina. Just be there for him. You love sonny. You want a future with him. Be somebody he can count on. No, I’ve caused too much damage by me being impulsive, and if I care about sonny, and…I really do care about him, I’ve got to stop that destructive behavior. So I take it that’s a no, you’re not going to go to him, then. It’s a no. For once, I am going to do the right thing and I’m not going to seek out sonny. I’m not going to do it. And however things land, I’m going to accept it. Suit yourself. But I think you’re making a big mistake. Did the dress look like thiswhen you put it in the box? I guess I don’t actually know. I mean, it’s been in that garment bag for months. I-I haven’t looked at it. Donating this is a big step. In the moment, it just felt important to helping me move on. So when you last saw it months ago, the dress was still intact? I don’t know how this could have happened. Moths, maybe? Are razor-tooth moths a thing? There aren’t even holes in the garment bag. It looks like somebody shredded this, but who would have done something like this? Maybe it fell apart when you had it dry cleaned. I-I think I’ve looked at it since then. I guess it’s a possibility it… say it. Today is franco’s and my anniversary, and having the dress torn up like this, it just seems like some kind of an omen that… I don’t even know what I’m saying. Look. Let’s get a drink, yeah? I-I’ll reschedule my date. No, absolutely not. It’s no big deal, really, I — oh, my god. What? I just — I remembered that I did look at the dress when it came back from the dry cleaners. I noticed a tear. I guess I just didn’t realize the extent. I’m sorry. I’m really tired today, and my brain is like mush. And… [ Sighs ] Mystery solved. So go, go on your date. Have fun. I can’t wait to hear all the details. I love you. I love you, too. Be right back. We’ll be right here, honey. Oh, god. What? What is that look? Just taking it all in. Taking what in?

[ Chuckles ] You used to be on this singular track, so focused, balancing motherhood with career. Okay, and now? Now you’re just… different. I hope in a good way.

[ Chuckles ] In a great way. I’m not saying you weren’t happy before. It’s just…you seem, I don’t know, lighter, I guess. Honestly, I think that it has to do with me seeing curtis. Is that terribly awkward? No. You deserve joy after everything I put you through. And I did my share of hurting you, too, I know. But look at us now, huh? Coming together when it counts to prop up our little girl. Mm-hmm. And she’s not so little anymore. No, she is not.

[ Sighs, chuckles ] You know what? You need to get out there. I am out. You’re out with your ex-wife and your daughter. Come on, marcus. You should start dating. Oh, here we go. What? You all happy and coupled up now, so you want to see everybody else coupled up. Maybe. Yeah. You know, maybe. Life does seem —

[ Sighs ] It just seems full of possibilities now, and I’m brighter and more vibrant. And I sound like a complete idiot.

[ Chuckles ] No. You sound like a woman in love.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh, I’m so sorry. Excuse me. Go ahead. And there goes my valentine’s plans for the night. Patient emergency? Yeah. Okay, um, please tell trina that I had to go to the hospital, I got called away. But give her this for me along with a big hug? Of course. Good luck with your patient. Thank you. Thank you so much. Curtis? Curtis, hi. I am so, so sorry. Yeah, it’s a patient emergency, and I’m going to be — I’m going to be at the hospital all night.

[ Chuckles ] But I promise I’ll make it up to you. I’m not defending sonny, nor do I care if the two of you stay together. But as your friend, I’m just asking if you’re sure. Sonny’s not going to know that I met with a lawyer. If you decide to pull the trigger and he finds out, he will know, and there is no going back. I need this to be over. I am so done with this situation, and this feels like the only way to do it. I need to reclaim my life, sam. Okay. Can you promise me one thing? Maybe. Go in with an open mind. Listen to what the lawyer has to say and then decide if now is the time to talk divorce. What if it is? It hasn’t even been 24 hours and she’s already calling a divorce attorney. And not just any attorney. I know this woman. She’s ruthless. Okay. Just slow down.

[ Sighs ] You don’t know what’s going on in carly’s head. Don’t jump to conclusions. What other conclusion can there be? Carly didn’t tell me anything. I just got this, you know, added on my notification here. What? Oh, no, this is… this is on the — the shared calendar with donna and avery. She probably made a mistake. Talk about honesty, huh? I’m not excusing carly. However, she was deeply hurt by the revelation that you and nina lied.

[ Groans ] And whatever happened last night… right. …Must have compounded that. Okay. So… don’t write her off yet. She’s writing us off. She may reconsider once she’s had a chance to cool off. Listen to me. She’s calling the shots. I ain’t having it.

bad mom had to changeher valentine’s day plans, but it did come with one collateral benefit. And that is? It brought the parental pep talk to an early close. You do know we mean well, right? I know, and I love you for it. It’s just, you don’t need to go overboard, like bringing me chocolate to cheer me up. What? It was the valentine’s day special. I had nothing to do with that. Mm-hmm. Right. Can I help it if I want to celebrate how proud I am of you? You take everything life throws at you with such courage and grace, and I want you to know that if you ever need it, I’ll have your back, always. And lots of friends on the police department.

[ Chuckles ] Got it. Mm. Yeah, it’s good? So good. Uh-huh? Thanks, dad. Anytime, kiddo. Mm. Yeah. Mm-hmm. Elizabeth. Hi. Hi. Uh, amy’s not in here, is she? No, why? No, no reason. No reason. What you got there? Oh, it’s just for the clothing drive. I was just, um… I was just heading out. I wanted to say goodbye. I’ll call you tomorrow, okay? Happy valentine’s day, elizabeth. Finn, wait.

[ Sighs ] I know we didn’t make plans for tonight, ’cause this day isn’t easy for me. I know it’s not. But I kind of think that a nice, mellow family dinner with just you and violet and the boys is exactly what I need. We can just order pizza and watch a movie. That sounds…perfect. I’ll see you later, then. Okay. Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here? Not at all. Thanks. Teal shirt. Oh, no, no, no, no, no. This is on me. Thank you for your advice. Sound advice or crappy advice?

[ Both laugh ]

[ Sighs ] You’re right. It’s best to hear what the lawyer has to say before taking action. Options are a good thing. And I’m keeping mine open. You know as well as I do that marriage is complicated. When it’s not so raw, you’ll see there is more than one way to resolve things. Or, as lenny would put it, it ain’t over till it’s over.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Ridge: You kissed deacon?

Brooke: I really am sorry. I know I should have told you when it happened. I know.

Ridge: This can’t be right. You wouldn’t do that.

Steffy: Dad’s going to need a lot of support to get through this.

Taylor: Yes, he is. He’s going to need support from all of us.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: Got your texts. Are we doing this? We telling dad about brooke and deacon?

Steffy: Mom already told him.

Thomas: What?

Brooke: That’s right!

Sheila: Are you drooling?

Deacon: What?

Sheila: Careful. Somebody’s very jumpy.

Sheila: Why the hell do you always have to sneak up on people?

Sheila: I wasn’t sneaking, I–I just walk softly. What–what are you looking at anyway?

Deacon: Nothing. I just–I’m just thinking.

Sheila: Just thinking.

Deacon: Yeah.

Sheila: Well, then it must be about brooke. That would explain the drool, but… not the jumpiness. What’s going on with you, deacon? What’s got you so on edge?

Deacon: If I seem like I’m on edge, it’s because every time I turn around, there you are, staring at me with that creepy smile, harassing me about brooke.

Sheila: Harassing you? You know, I, I’m just trying to be a friend talking about things that I know interest you. And I know brooke is, is that number one topic. Although lately, when I bring her up, it’s–it’s like it’s upsetting you. Why, why is that, deacon? Because I certainly don’t want to talk about something that brings you any pain, but I am not a mind reader. You’ve got to be able to tell me.

[ Sheila gasping ] Unless it’s something that we can’t talk about in here because we could always go back to my hotel room if you’d like, and you know, have a little pillow talk.

Deacon: You are relentless, aren’t you? All right. I might as well tell you the truth because it’s coming out anyway.

Sheila: The truth? What do you mean?

Deacon: The truth about me and brooke. About what really happened that night that we got drunk.

Thomas: Okay, well, how’s dad doing? Is he okay?

Taylor: No, he’s not. He’s desperately trying to figure out another explanation for what happened.

Thomas: Another explanation for brooke to be kissing deacon?

Steffy: You know dad. Defending brooke ’til the end.

Thomas: Whatever. You know what? He’s probably just shocked. And this just needs to sink in.

Steffy: I’m sure brooke is going to turn on the waterworks and have some kind of excuse.

Taylor: Well, that’s exactly what she’s going to do. You know, you guys should know this. Brooke relapsed, so she’ll probably also just blame the alcohol for what happened, you know.

Steffy: Yeah, I’m sorry that happened to brooke, but that shouldn’t matter, because dad warned her over and over again to stay away from deacon, to not have him in their house, and she ignored dad. She even encouraged deacon to start hanging around. I mean, are we really surprised that brooke ended up kissing him? That he spent the night because that is exactly who brooke is. She can’t help herself. I mean, it wasn’t that long ago when she was caught kissing bill, now deacon. And in six months from now, it’s probably going to be another guy. Because when it comes to brooke, there’s always another man. We just got to get dad to finally realize it.

Brooke: I was… I was drunk, ridge. And I know that’s not an excuse, I do. I’m just–I’m really ashamed, okay?

Ridge: You were wondering why you drank. Now, you know why?

Brooke: I do?

Ridge: Yes. Deacon. He spiked your drink.

Brooke: No.

Ridge: He spiked your drink with something. That deceitful, little weasel. He wanted to get with you and he knew he couldn’t do it when you’re sober. So he–he did that. And you know what that is? That is criminal.

Brooke: No, I don’t think–

Ridge: Okay, now just–just…try to remember everything that happened that night. All of it. I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

Sheila: You and brooke got so drunk that not only did you share a kiss, but you shared her bed?

Deacon: Yeah, that about sums it up.

Sheila: Oh my god, this is too good, too good. You know the names they call her? They’re–they’re true, aren’t they?

Deacon: Okay, you know what? Stop. That’s not cool, all right? Nothing happened.

Sheila: Nothing? Sure.

Deacon: What part of passed out drunk aren’t you understanding? Even if I wanted something to happen, neither of us were in any state to make it happen.

Sheila: That you can remember.

Deacon: I can’t believe I gotta say this again. I woke up on top of the sheets, completely dressed. Now, just knock it off.

Sheila: All right. So it was just a kiss and a sleepover. That’s still explosive. That’s enough to ruin brooke’s marriage. Why would you tell me this?

Deacon: It doesn’t matter anyway. It’s all about to come out.

Sheila: No, brooke would never tell ridge. He’ll just walk away from her for the millionth time.

Deacon: Yeah, he’s going to be upset at first, but then logic should kick in. I mean, it was one kiss.

Sheila: And you shared a bed. Oh, I knew you were keeping a juicy secret from me, but god, I had no idea how juicy.

Deacon: Yeah. Well, it’s not going to be a secret much longer. Brooke decided that she can’t carry it anymore, and she wants ridge to hear it from her. She’s probably telling him right now.

Thomas: You don’t think dad’s actually going to buy whatever story brooke comes up with, right?

Taylor: Your dad doesn’t want to believe that brooke betrayed him, especially with deacon. He said I was misinterpreting.

Steffy: It’s kind of hard to misinterpret camera footage. There’s no denying deacon spent the night.

Thomas: This has got to be enough for dad to leave brooke, though. Yeah?

Steffy: Should be. But if she plays him again, I don’t know.

Thomas: We’ve tried over and over again with brooke, but… gosh, dad has got to wake up and leave brooke once and for all.

Brooke: I don’t think you want the details, ridge.

Ridge: I don’T. I don’t want the details. I need them. I know it’s going to hurt, but I’m your husband and I’m here for you and I want to know. So please.

Brooke: Ah, I, I told you what I remember.

Ridge: You told me about the drinking, but there’s something else you’re leaving out. There’s got to be. I understand why, but you gotta be completely honest with me because this doesn’t make any sense to me. Everything was fine until deacon comes in the house and you start drinking.

Brooke: No, it wasn’t like that. He didn’t want me to drink. In fact, he tried to stop me.

Ridge: Oh, he tried to stop you.

Brooke: Yeah, he was genuinely concerned.

Ridge: He’s a very genuine guy, yes. But, when you asked him to drink with you, you didn’t have to twist his arm or anything.

Brooke: I was very insistent. Almost like I was drinking already, but I hadn’t been. I just had some of that non-alcoholic champagne, you know, that bottle that we had–

Ridge: Did you put your glass down somewhere when you weren’t paying attention? Where he could have spiked it?

Brooke: No. Why would he risk that, especially in front of the children?

Ridge: I don’t know. But why–why is any of this happening? Why? Why would you all of sudden start drinking? Why would you all of a sudden kiss that man?

Brooke: It was an impulse. He was telling me how much he loved me. He never stopped loving me. And I just let it happen. Drinking always brings out the worst in me.

Ridge: Deacon brings out the worst in you. Trying to get a picture here. You guys, standing, what, over here? So, what, you’re just, uh, kissing with him, what? In a santa suit? Because that’s what douglas saw, right?

Brooke: Uh, yeah. He saw him put on a santa hat and I–I don’t know. He just found this hat and he put it on. We thought it was kinda funny at first.

Deacon: You thought it was funny?

Brooke: I’m sorry. I really am sorry. Be ready for whatever life throws your way.

Sheila: What, brooke is telling ridge right now? Oh, god. This is, this is too good.

Deacon: You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?

Sheila: You have no idea the way brooke treated me years ago, pretending to be my friend. It was all a lie. She hated me and the names that she called me. “Crazy, lunatic, psychotic.” No, she is just as bossy today, just as determined as she ever was, and telling me that I am never going to have a place in my son’s life? In my grandson’s? She’s going to do everything in her power to make sure of it? What gives her that right? So, yes… the idea of brooke finally having a little comeuppance? I do find joy in that. Immense joy.

Steffy: You know what’s so sad about all of this? None of this had to happen. If dad stayed with you, he would be truly happy. He would be. Instead, he’s dealing with all of brooke’s drama.

Taylor: I understand that you feel that way, steffy, but, you know, there is so much history even before the two of you were born.

Steffy: Oh, I know all the history. She slept her way through the forrester family. She became obsessed with all the wealth and the power, and the lifestyle. I–I just hope that dad finally sees brooke for who she truly is.

Taylor: Oh, gosh. You have no idea how many times I have thought the same thing. She always finds her way out of it. You know what?

Thomas: Mom?

Taylor: Not this time.

Thomas: I mean.

Ridge: You don’t have to apologize to me. Deacon did this. After you kissed, did anything else happen? I–I know he spent the night here. So after that kiss, you told him it was inappropriate, you would, you would never do that again. And he was so drunk, he just, you were kind enough to let him sleep on the couch.

Brooke: I was pretty out of it, ridge. And deacon knew that I should go to sleep, so he helped me.

Ridge: He helped you. He helped you to bed?

Brooke: He led me upstairs and–

Ridge: And what?

Brooke: And when I woke up the next morning, he was, he was there right next to me.

Ridge: He was there?

Brooke: Yeah, but not in–

Ridge: No, I know, where I, yeah, he was there.

Brooke: Nothing happened, really.

Ridge: Nothing happened?

Brooke: No.

Ridge: How do you know nothing happened? He didn’t touch you?

Brooke: No!

Ridge: Didn’t undress you?

Brooke: No, ridge, I swear, nothing happened. I–I was under the covers and he was on top of the covers, and we are both fully dressed. Really, I promise you nothing happened.

Ridge: Why do you keep saying nothing happened? What does that mean? “Nothing happened”? The guy comes in this house, you drink with him, you make out with him, you wake up with him, in our bed. That, that’s something.

Brooke: I don’t know. I’m just so confused. I’m really confused about that whole night.

Ridge: What’s confusing about it? Deacon did exactly what I, I thought he would do. He did exactly what I, I told you he would do. You give him an opening, and he hurts you. It’s what he does, this is all on him. Kids can change minds,

Brooke: I should have listened to you. I should have learned from my mistakes. You could have had so much more, ridge. Could have had a life with taylor, and a family with steffy and thomas. Everything they ever wanted. Instead, you got this. This mess. I don’t know why I keep slipping up. I don’t know why I keep sabotaging our marriage, but I do. I could understand if you want to walk away. But that’s not what I want. I want you. I will always be by your side. I choose you, ridge.

Ridge: You let me down. You hurt me.

[ Brooke sighing ] But you’re the love of my life. You’re my logan. I gotta get some air. I’m gonna make this right.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Steffy: I wouldn’t wanna be be brooke right now. Did you see the look in mom’s eyes?

Thomas: Long time coming.

Steffy: Wish I could be there, watch mom take her down.

Thomas: Yeah, mom’s not gonna put up with any of her excuses, that’s for sure. “Oh no, I can’t believe it. Like, he just fell on my lips, and then we kissed, and then slept on my bed. I just don’t know what happened.”

Steffy: Uncanny impression.

Thomas: I forgot the whole wiggle and jiggle that goes along with it. But I just don’t understand how dad falls for it every single time.

Steffy: I know, it’s mindblowing.

Thomas: Yeah, especially since mom is ten times the woman that brooke is. I mean, she, she’s given her entire life to helping others. She’s a world-renowned psychiatrist. And, and, and brooke? I mean, who the heck has she ever helped?

Steffy: Brooke will never compare to mom. Never.

[ Knocking ]

Brooke: I’m not in the mood for visitors.

Taylor: At least I knocked. I know what you’ve done, brooke. I know all about you and deacon.

[ Door creaking ]

Deacon: Ridge, I told you–

[ Deacon groaning ]

Ridge: Get up.

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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Nikki: What about the factories in indiana and kentucky?

Victoria: Let’s keep them up and running at 60% capacity. Oh, except for the one in fort wayne. It’s too far away from the distribution center. We could find a way to re-purpose it or find a buyer.

Nikki: And the commercial developments in south carolina?

Victoria: If we can find a rate of return at 8%, let’s see. Otherwise, let’s sit on it for the next six months. The market will come back. We’ll make a profit. It’s just gonna take time. Is that all?

Nikki: Um, that is everything on my list, except for one thing.

Victoria: And what would that be?

Nikki: I have a question about the acquisition of a company called newman media.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] What do you want to know?

Nikki: Are we gonna fold their finance and marketing staff into our existing teams?

Victoria: You know, before i say anything about that, i should — I should ask ashland what he thinks. I just want to make sure we’re both on the same page.

Nikki: Okay.

Victoria: You know, he is doing much better. He’s — he’s healthier, he’s stronger, and he really seems to want to sink his teeth into this part of the business. He’s particularly interested in how the merger plays out.

Nikki: Huh. That means he doesn’t trust adam.

Victoria: Can you blame him?

Nikki: No, I can’t even believe adam’s on our executive team or that you agreed to bring him on board.

Victoria: Well, I really didn’t have much of a choice. Dad insisted on it if I wanted to acquire newman media.

Nikki: Well, I hope that this recent show of humility is sincere and that he’s come to terms with the idea of answering to you, but…

Victoria: Mom, I know. Trust me. Ashland and I, we share your concerns. And believe, we’re gonna be keeping a very close eye on adam.

The role of ashland locke

will now be played by

robert newman.

Adam: Hello. No victoria?

Ashland: She’s out to lunch with nikki. She’ll be back in a few minutes if you need her.

Adam: Well, I can talk to you, unless I’m interrupting. Working on something big?

Ashland: I was just reading a report on a new water treatment facility. It’s powered solely by renewable energy. The technology is amazing. It could be a great growth opportunity for us. I’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves.

Adam: Well, your health must be improving. Getting back to work, looking forward to the future.

Ashland: I prefer to think of it the other way around. I think my health is improving because I’m working.

Adam: Well, either way, that’s a good sign. You know, I was always glad to get your input on newman media as a member of the board. It’s gonna be even better now that we are on the same team.

Ashland: Are we?

Adam: Sure, I look forward to your input and your perspective on the business.

Ashland: I’m glad to hear that’s your attitude, because now that newman media is part of newman/locke, you will definitely be hearing from me.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Oh, my god. You’ve got to be kidding me.

Billy: Thank you. Hey, how goes it?

Lily: Hey, not great. You know that exec in accounting that I wanted to promote.

Billy: Whitney? What’s going on with her?

Lily: She’s resigning. I thought I sold her on my vision of chancellor, but she’s taking a job in salt lake city.

Billy: Okay, well, it’s all good. You’ll find someone.

Lily: I need some help.

Billy: Alright, well, I’m all yours. Let me just finish up here, and then I’ll head home to our place and we can figure out if there’s any internal candidates that are right for the job.

Lily: Uh, you know what? I’m gonna meet you there later. There’s — there’s something i have to do first.

Billy: Okay, I’ll see you in a bit.

Sally: Hey, billy. What’s happening?

Billy: Sally. Sorry, I did not recognize you without the ridiculous glasses or fake wig on or without the camera pointed directly at me, which, let’s be honest, was the most important part of your ensemble, wasn’t it?

Sally: I’d really hoped you’d gotten over that by now.

Billy: Right, ’cause it’s been a whole two weeks.

Sally: Exactly. It’s ancient history. I said that I was glad that it was all an act, and I meant that. Now, look at you. I mean, you’re doing great, mr. Coo of chancellor industries. Congratulations.

Billy: Thank you very much. I hear things haven’t turned out so well for you. Rumor has it the first thing that victoria did when she acquired newman media was get rid of the fashion platform.

Sally: That is right, she did.

Billy: Tough break.

Sally: Thank you for your concern.

Billy: Well, good luck finding a new job.

Sally: Yeah, I’ll be just fine. Adam is keeping me on.

Billy: Oh, is that right? Are you his new executive assistant? Did he line up more people for you to stalk?

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Billy: Chief operating — coo?

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Lily: Nikki, hello.

Nikki: Hi, lily. How are you?

Lily: I’m good. How are you?

Nikki: Just fine.

Lily: I just saw victoria’s car pull away.

Nikki: Oh, we had a meeting earlier. I’m getting ready to leave myself.

Lily: Actually, would you mind staying for just a minute? I’d love to pick your brain about something.

Nikki: Well, sure. Have a seat.

Lily: Okay, thank you.

Sally: I’m really glad we both landed on our feet.

Billy: You went from third banana at a barely recognizable fashion platform to being second-in-command at a highly prestigious media conglomerate. That’s not landing on your feet. That’s flying above the clouds. So I guess your super spying really paid off for you this time. No offense.

Sally: Really? Why else would you say that other than to offend me? And for the record, my little video surveillance project had nothing to do with my new job.

Billy: Right, so it’s your extensive operations résumé, that’s what got you the gig, sally?

Sally: Uh-huh, you may not know this, but I actually have a lot of business experience. I ran my own fashion house back in la.

Billy: I really don’t want to hear it because I don’t care. It’s clear to me that the only reason why adam put you in second-in-command is because you will stoop to whatever level he asks you to.

Sally: Is that the reason lily chose to hire you?

Billy: You helped him slander an innocent man by secretly recording —

Sally: Okay, wait. Hold on. First of all, I don’t think you’re using the word “slander” correctly. And secondly, if you’re talking about yourself, you’re definitely not using the word “innocent” —

Billy: You tried to capture me on video in a compromising situation. Did you not, sally?

Sally: Yes, but your whole act was a scam. You set us up. You pretended to be this gambling, drunken mess in hopes that adam would fall for it and publish a story, which he never did.

Billy: Because I stopped it. Because I took the high road.

Sally: But until you had this attack of conscience, you tried to entrap him. So where do you get off playing the victim?

Ashland: You must be very excited.

Adam: About what, exactly?

Ashland: Your expanding universe. There are so many new possibilities for newman media.

Adam: More resources don’t always translate into more opportunities.

Ashland: Come on, that’s exactly what you were hoping for when you bid on chanccomm yourself.

Adam: Not exactly.

Ashland: Okay, true enough. You probably weren’t anticipating working for your sister and you probably thought that you were gonna be running some independent venture, but I-I assure you, this is a scintillating time to be part of newman/locke. Great things are happening.

Adam: Well, you can consider me scintillated.

Ashland: I believe you will look back on this moment and be glad you came aboard when you did.

Adam: Well, I think that goes both ways. I think you and victoria will look back and be very excited that I stuck around.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] Ooh, well, there’s that famous newman confidence.

Adam: Hey, I’m just being serious. ‘Cause I actually have a proven track record of success in this field. And I have done a damn good job with newman media, and you have not had any complaints about my work.

Ashland: Fair enough, but the situation has changed.

Adam: Yes, but the work remains the same.

Ashland: Still, you are going to have to make some adjustments. You’ve been the — what, the sole decision-maker for a very long time. That’s not the case anymore.

Adam: Yes, I have accepted the fact that my father wants more of a say. And victoria will occasionally want to weigh in, if, for no other reason, to remind me that she’s the boss.

Ashland: Not just your sister and not just occasionally. Adam, we own the company. We will be charting its course and giving you direction, not the other way around. Now, if you’re not comfortable with that, that’s fine. I would suggest you make a decision and move on.

[Music: “I swear”]

Nikki: I hope you’re not coming to me to give you advice on how to handle jill because that is not one of my strengths.

Lily: Oh, no, no. No, no, no.

Nikki: Ah.

Lily: No, jill and I get along great. We’re fine. That’s not it.

Nikki: Oh, good. Alright, then. Now, how can I help you?

Lily: Well, there have just been so many times in the last couple of months that I have been dying to pick up the phone and call katherine.

Nikki: Yeah, I feel that way practically every day.

Lily: I’m sure. So I figured next best thing would be to talk to somebody who was close to her and knew her best and just see if there’s anything she’d want me to know as I take over her company.

Nikki: Well, I would love to talk about my old friend. What is it that you want to hear about?

Lily: Well, I have this image of katherine as this, you know, tough-as-nails businesswoman who’s barking orders and decisive and never wrong.

Nikki: Well, she was wrong a lot over the years.

Lily: Well, yeah, I’m sure, but, I mean, the rest of that image, that’s — that was the real her, right?

Nikki: Uh, she didn’t put a show on for anybody. Here’s something you might not know. She never set out to be a business mogul.

Lily: No?

Nikki: No, the company became her responsibility when phillip died. And in the beginning, she was content to let other people run it, but after a while, she thought she could run it just as well as they can, so she took over and the rest is history.

Lily: God, that must have been hard. I mean, there were so few women running corporations at the time.

Nikki: She was definitely ahead of her time. And she loved it when people underestimated her.

[ Laughs ] She liked to mix things up. She had fun shaking things up, you know? That would be her advice to you. Have fun. I mean, I’m sure you have an idea of what direction you want the company to go in.

Lily: I do. I definitely have a vision. It’s just [Sighs] You know, chancellor has such a rich history with amazing business legends that have run it, including my dad. And I just… I feel like it’s presumptuous of me to think that I’m anywhere near their league.

Nikki: Oh, trust me, you are. Your father was the best mentor you could’ve had.

Lily: Yeah. Another person I wish I could pick up the phone and call.

Nikki: Well, I’m sure you still hear his voice because i do. Trust what he says. Neil and katherine are watching over you. You’re gonna be just fine. Oh, and please don’t tell anybody I said this, but…trust jill’s judgment. She knows what she’s doing when it comes to chancellor, anyway. And she would never have put you in charge if she wasn’t sure that you were ready. You’re gonna make all of them proud, I know it.

Billy: Well, this has been very entertaining, trying to watch you take the high road. It’s kind of like watching those videos of cats playing the piano. You can’t really believe what you’re seeing, but you can’t take your eyes off it either.

Sally: Did you just compare me to a piano-playing cat?

Billy: Yeah, I don’t trust cats either. The point I’m trying to make is that adam cost me my reputation and my job, which is the only reason I put that plan in motion in the first place. And I knew it would work because he loves to see people suffer. Wouldn’t be surprised if he had a fistful of popcorn as he watched the videos that you filmed.

Sally: I don’t know the person you’re describing.

Billy: No? Adam? About yay high, beady, untrustworthy eyes, brown hair to hide his devil horns on his head.

Sally: You’re wrong. Adam felt bad that your life was such a wreck, just like I did.

Billy: Yeah, but you still found the strength to keep filming me.

Sally: I don’t think adam would have taken advantage of your suffering, which wasn’t real anyway, ’cause you’re obviously fine now. You’ve got this great new gig and you’re happy, which was the whole point of calling off your little scheme, right? To let go of the resentment that was eating you alive, right? Or am I mistaken?

Billy: No, that is accurate.

Sally: Okay, so then why can’t you just be happy that we’ve all moved on?

Billy: You want me to be happy that adam is now running chanccomm, the company that i built?

Sally: If you have an issue with that, I would take it up with victoria, ’cause keeping adam in charge was her call. Maybe knowing that will make it a little easier for you to swallow.

Billy: You know what? It will, because I know how victoria really feels about her brother, so I can’t imagine this little situation is gonna last very long. Good luck, sally.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: I don’t understand why you’re taking this tone with me. We have always had a pretty solid working relationship.

Ashland: I totally agree. I hope we get to continue that relationship. I ju– I just think it’s important that you know where things stand. This is an excellent opportunity for you.

Adam: That has been made abundantly clear. My father has mentioned the word “opportunity” 20 times when he told me why he’s selling the company.

Ashland: He’s a wise man. And he sees the potential you have right at your fingertips. But I need you to understand this — we’re willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but any insubordination, any challenge to our authority on your part would be a major mistake. We will not tolerate it.

Adam: “We”? You mean you and victoria?

Ashland: Yes.

Adam: Are you guys one entity now?

Ashland: As far as you’re concerned, yes.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Thought you were more of an advisor. Now you’re talking as if you’re her equal partner in running newman/locke.

Ashland: That’s exactly what I am.

Adam: Hmm.

Ashland: I presume that’s not a problem for you.

Adam: That’s between you and your wife.

My issue is your change in attitude towards me, ’cause we’ve always gotten along and now you’re taking this hard-line approach with me. I mean, is this because I’m in less favor with victor these days? I’m easier to dismiss?

Ashland: I can promise you i have not given one moment of thought or consideration to your relationship with your father. This is business. The world doesn’t revolve around you. And now neither does newman media.

Adam: Well, I can’t wait to show you how wrong you are on that score.

Ashland: We shall see.

Victoria: What’s going on here?

Billy: Hey, there she is. I hope you remembered my extra verde sauce for my enchilada because I remember your pear tart, right there.

Lily: Of course. Thank you. I’ll never forget your extra sauce.

Billy: Mmm. Well-oiled machine, aren’t we? You okay? What are you thinking?

Lily: I don’t know, I just keep thinking about that girl from accounting. I just can’t believe that she would jump ship like that, you know? How is that gonna look from the outside?

Billy: I wouldn’t worry too much about it at all. To be honest, I think it’s a compliment.

Lily: How is that a compliment?

Billy: Because she got passed over for the top job, and if she thought that you were gonna crash and burn as chancellor’s ceo, then she would’ve stuck around to swoop in and save the day. But she didn’T. She bounced, which means she believes that you’re gonna be around for a very, very long time. And if she wanted to, you know, climb the ladder, she had to make a move.

Lily: Yeah, I guess that’s true. And I do believe that our headhunters will find some great people.

Billy: There you go. There’s the silver lining. And when you’ve whittled it all down, I will be there to help you pick the right person that’s excited to work with you because working at chancellor should be fun.

Lily: That’s funny, that’s what nikki told me.

Billy: When did you talk to nikki?

Lily: Uh, just now, at society. I went to her because I wanted to see if she had any advice that she thought katherine would give me. I’m sure that sounds weird, right?

Billy: No, no. To be honest, I’ve sought nikki’s advice many times over the years.

Lily: Really?

Billy: Yeah, whether it’s about victoria or the kids or sobriety, and if you want any insight on katherine, nikki’s the one to talk to.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, she just told me that katherine took so much joy in running the company. Not that it was a party every day, but that she never lost sight of how much she loved the role.

Billy: Well, I believe that you can do the exact same thing. Now, be honest with me. Why did you go talk to nikki in the first place?

Lily: Well, I mean, you know, even though I’m honored to have this job, it’s overwhelming. I…I just want to make sure that I can match up to, you know, katherine’s savvy and my dad’s intellect and jill’s confidence in me.

Billy: I know you can.

Lily: Well, I don’t really need a pep talk. I’m just being honest with how i feel.

Billy: I get it. I appreciate that.

Lily: Well, let me know if you don’t want to hear my concerns.

Billy: Why wouldn’t I?

Lily: Because it’s the job that you wanted.

Ashland: Nothing to worry about, just battle lines being drawn, sabres being rattled.

Victoria: I don’t like the sound of that.

Adam: Mm, it was nothing. We were actually just making a friendly bet on how long I’ll be able to stick around under this new regime.

Victoria: Well, I’ll take the under.

Adam: Of course.

Victoria: Some of us actually have work to do, so if there’s nothing else.

Adam: Uh, I actually came by to let you know I hired a coo.

Victoria: Really? Who?

Adam: Sally spectra.

Victoria: Well, she’s a fashion designer. I mean, a very good one, but still, coo?

Adam: She has a business background. She ran a fashion house in la. She even held her own against the big boys out there. She has a unique perspective because she is creative and practical.

Ashland: Don’t forget calculating.

Victoria: You remember what she did to our niece, don’t you?

Adam: I do. Still unclear on how summer was harmed.

Victoria: Well, I’m sure that nick could clarify that for you.

Adam: Regardless of that event, she would like to move past that. She wants a clean slate. We have that in common.

Victoria: And this is why you think that she would make a good coo?

Adam: It’s one of the many reasons. And I feel strongly that I have made the right choice. So just so I’m clear — do i have the autonomy to hire and fire who I want or do I need to come to you with every decision that I make?

Victoria: You have leeway to make personnel decisions. Let’s just call it autonomy within reason. And as for your coo, I’m fine with it. You’re gonna have to train her and mentor her yourself, of course.

Adam: Well, thanks for your time. See you around the water cooler.

Ashland: You’re really okay with sally being in such an influential position? I mean, she designed a lovely wedding dress, but overseeing operations…

Victoria: Sally’s an opportunist. She’s also very reckless. Those are both traits that could work to our advantage over time.

Ashland: Two steps ahead of everybody again.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: So, tell me about the battle lines and the sabre rattling.

Ashland: Don’t worry about it.

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Sighs ] It’s your father. Hello, victor.

Victor: Hello, ashland. Would you mind coming by the ranch and have a talk with me?

Ashland: Well, I happen to be free right now. I’ll be right over.

Victor: Thank you.

Victoria: You’re going to meet with my father.

Ashland: Yes. I’ve been summoned.

Victoria: What does he want to talk about?

Ashland: I have no idea.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Billy: You know you can talk to me about anything, okay? And I really don’t like the fact that you would hide anything from me.

Lily: I know, it just feels very insensitive to complain about the demands of a job that, you know, you feel like you could do in your sleep.

Billy: There’s so many things wrong with that, I’m not even sure where to start. First of all, I haven’t been sleeping at all lately, so there’s that.

Lily: Okay, I’m trying to be serious right now.

Billy: Yes, and so am I. I do not hold a grudge because my mother picked you to run chancellor. But, yes, I did want the job, but you are the right person for this position, and I am very happy to be a team player.

Lily: Yeah, but we’re not co-captains.

Billy: That’s okay. Believe me, I am very excited about what we are building here. And as far as these moments of self-doubt, you don’t have to worry about that. And I will say that katherine, jill, neil — I’m sure they all felt the exact same way when they took over at chancellor. But you don’t have to compare yourself to them because you are the one and only lily winters — the smartest, savviest, strongest, sexiest ceo this company has ever had.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, I know I said that i didn’t need a pep talk, but that was pretty great, so thank you.

Billy: You’re welcome.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart. How was your lunch with victoria?

Nikki: Very productive.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: I think the improvement in ashland’s health is really helping her. She’s very relaxed and focused and doesn’t have a cloud of worry over her head.

Victor: That’s good to know.

Nikki: I also ran into lily.

Victor: Oh. The new ceo of chancellor?

Nikki: Jill was so smart to bring her back to town to put her talent to good use. I mean, just the fact that she knows how to rein billy now and then shows her managerial skills.

Victor: But, sweetheart, the fact that she got involved with billy boy abbott in the first place doesn’t speak well of her judgment, does it?

Nikki: Well, they’re happy, so I can’t begrudge them that, especially since victoria has moved on and is happily remarried.

Victor: Yeah. By the way, ashland is on the way over.

Nikki: Oh. Why?

Victor: Just want to have a conversation with him one-on-one.

Nikki: About what?

Victor: Not important.

Nikki: Well, then tell me.

Victor: You promise me, not a word of this to victoria, okay?

Nikki: Alright, yes, i understand.

Victor: It seems that the clinic where ashland got his treatment in peru was not a clinic he just sort of stumbled upon. Turns out, he has known about it for years. Has been sending money to it for years.

Nikki: I don’t know what that means. I mean, has he been making charitable donations?

Victor: Nothing charitable about it. It was a tax haven. A tax-dodging scheme. Send him in. Has victoria ever mentioned anything to you about ashland’s connection to the clinic?

Nikki: No, I don’t think she knows anything about this.

Ashland: Oh, I’m — I’m sorry, I hope I’m not interrupting.

Nikki: Oh, no. Good to see you, ashland.

Victor: Thank you for coming, ashland.

Nikki: I will let you two gentlemen talk.

Victor: Alright, sweetheart. Ashland, please have a seat.

Ashland: Thank you. So, what is it you would like to discuss, victor?

Victor: Well, you know, last time, you mentioned this water treatment plant. I’m curious about it.

Ashland: I’d be happy to give you more details.

Victor: By the way, would you care for a drink, or is that not part of your treatment regimen?

Ashland: No, it’s fine. Thank you.

Victor: Alright.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: There we go.

Ashland: [ Clears throat ]

Victor: Cheers.

Ashland: Cheers.

Victor: You know, I find it just absolutely miraculous that you just found this clinic in the nick of time.

Ashland: Well, in truth, victor, it was a little more than just luck.

Victor: Really? Kids can change minds,

Adam: Everything okay?

Sally: Yeah, it’s all good. Just ran into billy. Guy’s really starting to get on my nerves.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Really? I am a big fan, actually.

Sally: I just don’t understand how people can have everything more or less handed to them and still can’t be happy. And then when they find out about other people reaping the rewards of years of hard work, they resent it.

Adam: Look, I wouldn’t pay much attention to anything that billy abbot has to say.

Sally: That’s good advice. Where were you just now?

Adam: I went to see victoria.

Sally: Did you ask her about my becoming coo?

Adam: I did.

Sally: And? She’s not gonna let me have it, is she? All the newmans still hate me because of the summer thing, right?

Adam: Well, that did come up, actually.

Sally: I knew it. When am I gonna catch a break? Did you tell her that I’m working hard to prove myself?

Adam: I didn’t have much of a chance to get into that.

Sally: Okay, well, did you mention my business background?

Adam: I sure tried.

Sally: Well, I appreciate the effort. So does she not want me around at all? I mean, maybe there’s a lower position I could take? I can make myself practically invisible if that’s what I need to do to stay.

Adam: I’m afraid that won’t be possible.

Sally: Oh, man.

Adam: You’re going to have to be very visible because you are going to be helping me run a major media conglomerate.

Sally: What?!

Adam: Congratulations, madame coo. The job is yours.

Lily: Something sweet?

Billy: I bought that for you.

Lily: Well, we can share because you said nice things to me and knew how to make me feel better.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Well, the truth is I knew what to say this time because I’ve lived through it. For most of my life, I’ve had this feeling of not meeting the expectations of the great john abbot or even my brother jack. Believe me, it was a waste of time.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: And I promise you that if my dad was still around, he would give you the same advice. You don’t have to emulate anyone. You do you. You have everything you need to succeed.

Lily: Yeah, nikki said that i can still hear my dad’s voice in my head, encouraging me and giving me confidence.

Billy: That’s good. Although it baffles me that you would be lacking in any confidence.

Lily: Well, I know I can do the job, I just…I don’t know, I have a little bit of anxiety.

Billy: I get that, and that’s natural, you know? That keeps you on your toes, so you don’t get complacent.

Lily: And it can also keep you up at night. Are we ever gonna talk about your insomnia?

Billy: We already have.

Lily: Okay, you say that nothing is bothering you, but if you are having trouble sleeping, then clearly there’s something going on.

Ashland: I was aware of the clinic before I got sick. In fact, because of a strange set of circumstances, I was one of their benefactors.

Victor: Wow. How did that happen?

Ashland: A few years ago, i had a colleague who was very ill. He was at the clinic being treated. The results were fantastic, but the clinic itself was going through some kind of a financial crisis. They were in jeopardy of losing their funding.

Victor: Sure.

Ashland: I saw it as a matter of life and death. So I wrote a check.

Victor: Just like that?

Ashland: Well, it wasn’t quite that simple. You know, international law, as you well know, being what it is. No, my accountant had to get creative with getting the money down there — shell corporations, wire transfers, that sort of thing.

Victor: Right.

Ashland: But we kept it afloat.

Victor: I think it’s a fantastic story, really. I mean, here you are, you bailed out this clinic, and a few years later, it saves your life.

Ashland: I like to think of it as karma.

Victor: Yes. Well, I kind of agree with you. Now, victoria never told me about this.

Ashland: Victoria doesn’t know.

Victor: Oh.

Ashland: I intentionally kept it from her.

Victor: And why is that?

Ashland: Technically, it wasn’t ethical.

[ Chuckles ] Why should I have to jump to the front of the line to get this treatment? But we managed to keep that part of it quiet. It didn’t become an issue. I just…I didn’t want victoria to worry that it might create some kind of obstacle.

Victor: Mm.

Ashland: She already has so much to worry about.

Victor: Oh, yeah, yeah. And we want to protect victoria above all else, you know. What can I du with less asthma?

Sally: I cannot believe that you let me think victoria rejected me becoming coo. I thought I was fired and out on the street. How could you do something so mean?

Adam: I know. I know I shouldn’t have. I guess I just imagined when you found out you go the job that you would be so happy you’d throw your arms around me like you did the other day.

Sally: I thought we agreed that we shouldn’t even be thinking along those lines.

Adam: You are right. So forget I mentioned it.

Sally: It’s forgotten.

Billy: You have enough on your plate. We don’t need to worry about my sleep schedule.

Lily: Okay, our relationship is not one-sided, alright? If there’s something going on with you, then tell me, so I can do something to help.

Billy: You’ve already helped with this issue.

Lily: How?

Billy: By partnering with hamilton-winters on this podcast. Honestly, I am very excited about it. I can’t stop thinking about possible guests or concepts or content and how to market the show. I think it’s gonna be great.

Lily: Okay, but how does that help with your sleep pattern?

Billy: Because it’s a creative outlet. My creative juices are flowing, right? So there’s no room for stress or anxiety. I’m gonna sleep like a baby tonight.

Lily: And dream of podcasts?

Billy: Absolutely.

Lily: You done?

Billy: Thank you.

Nikki: Ashland left?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Well, what’s the verdict?

Victor: I don’t know yet. He had an answer for everything. Something is off.

Nikki: Well, he had an answer for everything, that’s good.

Victor: Well, not really. You know, his answers were too glib, too polished. Troubles me.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] Hi, there. Scotch, neat, please.

[ Groans ]

[ Sighs ] Thank you so much.

[ Cellphone rings ] Mm. Yeah. An american is asking questions about me in peru. Is it — is he a journalist? Is he a private investigator? What does he want to know? Yeah, that’s not really an answer. No, no. This doesn’t change anything. Everything stays the same. We stick to the plan.

[ Sighs ]