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Young & The Restless Update

Recap written by Christine

Victor showed Amanda into his living room and thanked her for coming. He asked for an update on her situation. She said the case against her mother was closed, and the DA would be pursuing charges against Sutton again. Amanda thanked Victor again for practically getting Sutton to confess to killing her father. She was sure she wouldn’t have been able to to that. Victor sensed that Amanda didn’t yet feel closure. It meant the world to Amanda that her father wanted to find her, and it was gut-wrenching to discover her grandfather’s involvement. Amanda said she felt like she just found her family and she was losing them all over again. Victor said that Amanda still had her mother and her sister. Naya called wanting to meet, but Amanda decided not to go. She sympathized with Naya, but she didn’t want to hear her mother pleading for forgiveness on Sutton’s behalf. It hurt Amanda to see how misguided Naya was when it came to Sutton. Victor understood that, but he said Amanda only had one mother.

Amanda and Naya met in Amanda’s suite. After a lot of thinking, Naya had concluded that giving Amanda and Hilary up was the best thing she ever did. Amanda was angry Naya felt that way about abandoning her and her sister. Naya didn’t mean it as an insult. She was in awe of Amanda, who was intelligent and strong and stood up for herself. From what Naya heard, Hilary was the same way. When Naya gave the kids up, she was insecure, lost and under her father’s thumb. She didn’t think she could’ve raised the girls to be the amazing women they grew up to be. Amanda didn’t think that was true, given how Imani turned out. Naya said Imani had a great father who partially shielded her from Sutton. To be brutally honest, even if she’d defied Sutton, married Richard and kept Amanda and Hilary, she would’ve run home and begged her dad to take her back. She was sure he would’ve taken her back, and eventually, he would’ve accepted the girls, and they would’ve grown up under his domineering thumb. Amanda didn’t think Naya was giving herself enough credit. Naya said she didn’t deserve any. She said it took Amanda, a courageous child, fighting Sutton, the system and Naya, to save Naya from herself. Naya and Amanda were in tears. Naya wished she was more like her daughters, but she wasn’t.

Naya wanted to be in Amanda’s life more than anything, but how could she ask that when at every turn, she’d been so much less of a mother than Amanda deserved. Amanda tearfully said that Naya didn’t have to ask. Everything that happened before was in the past. “What matters right now is that the woman sitting in front of me is my mom,” she sobbed.

Victoria held Ashland’s hand as they walked into her living room. She told him that her house now felt like their home. A place they could build a future for however long that turned out to be. He felt that proposing her was the best thing he’d ever done. His past was behind him, the divorce was final, and he wanted to walk into the future with Victoria. Victoria couldn’t believe Tara was arrested, but she promised to support Ashland and Harrison. Nikki, having heard the news about Tara from Nick, dropped by to make sure Ashland and Victoria knew. Ashland said he got a call from his lawyer on the plane ride home. He thought he was past being surprised by his ex wife, but he supposed her sense of selfishness and self-preservation knew no bounds. He was sure Tara would land on her feet, but his concern was his son. Victoria was sure Harrison was in good hands with Jack and Kyle. Nikki didn’t know how much Harrison knew about Tara’s arrest. Ashland grew concerned that Harrison witnessed Tara be arrested, so he rushed to go see his son. Nikki and Victoria felt for Harrison. Victoria said, she, the Abbotts and Ashland would surround him with love.

Victoria called Tara a piece of work. Nikki asked Victoria if she was worried this would impact Ashland’s divorce. Victoria said the divorce was final, and she was thrilled for Ashland’s sake. This connection Victoria and Ashland felt got stronger every day. He was amazing, and he was handling this disease with such grace. She hadn’t felt this loved and respected in a long time. Nikki could see that the joy was radiating off Victoria. Nikki sensed something else happened on the trip. Victoria said she and Ashland wanted to talk to Nikki and Victor together. They arranged to meet up at the ranch in an hour.

Jack was glad to see Ashland was back in town. Ashland was at the Abbott house hoping to see his son. Jack said that Traci took Harrison to the children’s museum, but he’d be back after lunch. He added that Harrison didn’t know anything about Tara. Ashland appreciated that Jack protected his son. He asked why Tara was planning to take Harrison back to NY. Jack explained that Tara blackmailed Summer into leaving town. Ashland pointed out that he’d warned Jack about Tara. Jack was surprised at how well Ashland was taking this news. Ashland realized what Tara was capable of after he found out she lied about Harrison’s paternity.

Jack asked if Ashland knew Tara was making a move against Summer. Ashland said there was no conspiracy. He said his only involvement, if it could be called that, was with Sally. He explained how Sally asked him to connect Summer with Angelina Marchetti, so he reached out to Eric. Jack shook his head in dismay. Ashland had no idea if Sally and Tara were working together, but it seemed like they had a common goal. Jack wished he knew about that before. Ashland didn’t want to look back on things with regret. His priority was Harrison. Jack said they all wanted what was best for the boy. Ashland appreciated the Abbotts looking out for Harrison, but he missed him, and he thought Harrison missed him too. Ashland wanted to discuss some arrangements for Harrison going forward. Jack said Kyle was in Milan trying to convince Summer to come home. Ashland wished Kyle luck. Jack asked what Ashland meant by arrangements. Ashland intended to file a motion restricting Tara from seeing Harrison. Jack asked what about Kyle. Ashland wanted to consider the angles then come up with the best visitation arrangement for Harrison moving forward. Jack didn’t want to sound insensitive, but he understood that Ashland didn’t have much time. Ashland revealed that he was seeking treatment. Jack was glad, but he was still concerned about the uncertainty in Harrison’s life – where he’d live, who’d look after him. Jack felt Ashland, Tara and Kyle needed to discuss this. Ashland said he’d wait until Kyle returned to discuss it, and maybe by then, they’d have a better sense of what was happening with Tara. Ashland recognized that Jack’s life had been upended, through no fault of his own, and he appreciated the way Jack stepped up as a father, grandfather and as a man. Jack said family was everything to him. Ashland left.

Ashland went home. Nikki wasn’t there anymore. He filled Victoria in on what Tara did to Summer. Victoria thought it was despicable. When Ashland was on his way home, he got a call informing him that Tara had been transferred to Manhattan because her crimes occurred in NY. Tara hired a lawyer who was an old friend of theirs. Tara would likely make bail, but she wouldn’t be allowed to leave NY. Ashland thought it was probably for the best that Tara wouldn’t be able to see Harrison any time soon. He was going to file papers to ensure that was the case, but he worried about what her absence would do to Harrison. He said they had to figure out how to make this okay for his son. She said they would. She admired the way he was willing to work with Kyle. She asked if he knew how long Kyle would be in Milan. He thought Kyle would only be gone long enough to convince Summer to move back to Genoa City. The sooner Kyle was back, the better, Ashland said.

Victoria knew Ashland thought Tara would lose custody, but it was possible that the judge would show her leniency. Ashland said maybe, but he was ready and willing to fight for his son. He took Victoria’s hand and asked if she remembered being in their perfect bubble last night. She said they could be in a bubble again after they visited her parents. She’d wanted to push it off, but her mom had a sixth sense about these things. He understood how important it was for her to tell her folks. She thought it’d go well, given that her dad liked him better than the other men she’d married.

Ashland presented Victoria with a sapphire engagement ring that took her breath away. He thought of going with the usual diamond, but he saw the sapphire, and it reminded him of the brilliance of her eyes. He said she didn’t have to wear it in public until she was ready. Things happened so spontaneously in NY, that he didn’t give her the bells and whistles. She was fine with what happened, but he wanted to do this right. He got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. She said she’d be honored, and he put the ring on her finger.

Nikki went home and told Victor that Victoria and Ashland wanted to see them. Victor asked why. Nikki had some theories, but she thought it was best to wait and see. Victoria and Ashland arrived, and Victor stared chatting about the situation with Tara and Harrison. Nikki spotted the ring and said she and Victor were curious about why they were meeting. Victoria made the announcement. Nikki commented that things were moving quickly. Victoria said she and Ashland loved each other and they didn’t want to waste time.

At the hotel, Phyllis boasted to Nick that she’d saved Kyle and Jack from their overly trusting ways. “I’m heroic.” Nick asked if cynicism and meddling were her superpowers. “And being right,” she added. He admitted she was dead on. He’d worried that she’d cross the line and it’d come back to bite her very attractive backside, but she pulled it off. He was glad he was able to help her get the truth. She said they were an unstoppable team when it came to Summer. Phyllis knew that once Kyle told Summer about everything that happened, she’d come home where she belonged. Summer contacted her parents and said she and Kyle wanted to video chat them and Jack. Phyllis was confident Summer and Kyle were going to pick up where they left off, but Nick pointed out that they didn’t know what Summer and Kyle were going to say, so they should just wait and see.

Jack joined Phyllis and Nick. Kyle and Summer initiated a chat. They were together and all smiles. Teasing, Phyllis asked if Summer was still mad at her for meddling. Summer said she’d forgiven Phyllis, but boundaries were a good thing. Summer said she and Kyle talked all day and night, and they’d decided to stay in Milan. Summer loved her new job – it was a dream come true, and she didn’t want to give it up. Phyllis looked crushed. Nick said he’d tried to tell Phyllis that Summer might want to stay. Summer said, regardless of how the job came about, it was perfect for her. Kyle thought he could do his part running Jabot from Italy. He hoped Jack understood. Kyle added that Summer already sacrificed so much for him. Jack thought they could work out the business stuff, but what about Harrison. Kyle was hoping Ashland would let Harrison move to Italy – with Tara facing legal troubles, and Ashland’s illness, coming to live in Italy might be the best thing for Harrison. Nick was impressed Kyle was willing to go to Italy and allow Summer to continue to thrive. He said, maybe it was finally the right time for Kyle and Summer. Summer and Kyle were sure about that. Kyle hugged Summer and said they had to go because they had a special celebration planned. Kyle said thanks for the support. Jack said that was what parents did, and Nick said they just wanted them to be happy. The call ended. Phyllis was almost in tears. Jack admitted he’d never thought that his son and possibly his grandson might leave Genoa City. Nick was disappointed too. Phyllis left to get some air, and Jack went with her.

At Crimson Lights, Sally called Tara to follow up on their conversation from yesterday. She left a message saying she hoped things were okay and asking for a call back. Lauren overheard and said Tara spent last night behind bars. Lauren brought Sally up to speed. Sally asked someone like Tara, who had everything, would skim funds from her own company. “For some people, everything isn’t enough,” Lauren replied. Sally supposed Lauren was lucky this came out before she got in too deep with Tara. Lauren said it was unfortunate that she got in too deep with Sally. Sally, caught off guard and started to sputter something. Lauren interjected that Sally betrayed Summer and Lauren, even after Lauren gave her a second chance. Sally hoped Lauren wasn’t buying into Phyllis’s crazy theory that she and Tara were in cahoots. Lauren knew that Phyllis was telling the truth.

Sally asked Lauren to hear her out. Lauren snapped that she felt like she’d been listening to Sally for hours. Sally kept the lie going that this was all a big misunderstanding. “There is no misunderstanding. I know exactly what happened with Summer, and I have proof,”Lauren replied. Phyllis charged in and Lauren told her that Sally was still denying it. Phyllis yelled that Tara admitted she and Sally forced Summer out of town. Sally asked who they heard that from “From me,” Jack announced as he entered. Sally maintained that she was being scapegoated. Lauren had spoken with Eric, and he confirmed what Phyllis said. Sally said she never denied talking to Eric. Jack noted that Sally conveniently forgot to mention that she talked to Ashland and asked him to intervene with Eric. “So you had both of the Lockes doing your bidding for you,” Phyllis yelled. Sally said it wasn’t true, and Jack told her to stop trying to deny it. Phyllis said that Summer lost everything, and Sally got what she wanted. “Not for long. It’s over, Sally. You’re fired,” Lauren said. Sally had tears in her eyes. “Don’t do this, Lauren. I am good at my job and you know it,” she said. Lauren wouldn’t forget about Sally’s abhorrent behavior and personal failings. Lauren had taken Sally under her wing and she was excited to be her mentor. “I can never trust you again,” Lauren said, sounding angry and betrayed. Jack stared at Sally, and she begged him not to look at her like that. “Oh, you don’t have to worry. I’m gone,” he said. Lauren left too. “But I’m still here,” Phyllis whispered. Sally vowed to make Phyllis regret this, but Phyllis said Sally was in no position to issue threats, so the best thing she should do was walk away. Sally left.

Phyllis video chatted Summer and cheerfully called her supergirl. She told her that Sally got fired. So it was all good now, and Summer could come home. Phyllis said Sally left LA, and she’d leave Genoa City too. She knew Milan was great and blah blah blah, but Summer needed to come home. Summer said she’d come home for visits. “Summer. I did this for you! I went after Sally for you!,” Phyllis stressed. She said she got hammered by everyone – Lauren, Jack and Nick, and they thought she was going too far, but she kept going for Summer. Phyllis’ voice cracked. She was adamant that Summer needed to come home. She told Summer to stop looking at her with pity. Summer said it wasn’t pity, it was love and gratitude. She said Phyllis always protected her, sometimes a little too much. She said Phyllis told her to go after what she wanted and what she wanted was to be in Milan with this job, Kyle, to hopefully have Harrison too. She loved Phyllis and she was so grateful. She said Phyllis always gave her freedom and never held her back, and Phyllis was doing that again by understanding she needed to stay here. Summer said Phyllis was the most brave person she knew, and she’d made Summer brave too. Summer was going to be okay. Phyllis was devastated, but accepting. They said they loved each other, and the call ended.
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Young & The Restless Update

Recap written by Christine

At the main house, Rey picked up a chess piece while he waited for Victor. Victor walked in and pointed out that white was three moves away from checkmate. He asked how Rey would defend that. Chess wasn’t Rey’s game. Victor thought Rey would be a formidable opponent, since he had an analytic mind. Rey narrowed his eyes and said he wasn’t used to compliments from Victor. Usually, Victor was accusing him of harassment. Victor wanted to let that be bygones. He thanked Rey for taking Chelsea to see her mother and for making sure Connor got home safely. He asked how Chelsea seemed. Rey thought that she seemed concerned for her mom and happy to be with her son. Victor was wondering if Chelsea was biding her time until she could take Connor and run off with him.

Rey thought Victor dismissed Chelsea as a threat. Victor had learned not to let his guard down where she was concerned. In Rey’s opinion, Chelsea seemed to have accepted the situation. He’d observed her take Connor aside, on the day he was leaving, and tell him to listen to his father and grandparents. He thought that Chelsea was a good mom. Rey never got the sense she was playing Rey. Victor said Rey handled a difficult situation well. He offered Rey a job at his private security firm. Victor said he paid very well, and there were all kinds of perks. Rey appreciated the offer, but he took a lot of pride in the badge, so he was going to stick with being a police officer. Victor understood that, but he said situations often changed.

“Tara’s going down. She’s going down. I don’t care if I get a million more phone calls from Summer. It’s going to be completely worth it,” Phyllis told Nick. They were in the hotel lounge. Nick thought Summer had a point – Phyllis’s investigation could end up costing Kyle if Tara took Harrison out of retaliation. Phyllis said that was why she had to get on this lead right away. “We do. You’re not in this alone,” Nick clarified. Phyllis appreciated that. Lauren showed up due to a vague text from Phyllis. She assumed it was about Sally and Tara. Lauren said it was actually about her and Nick saving Fenmore’s from making a huge mistake. Nick said they were working on something, and they needed Lauren to make a phone call. Later, Nick was alone in the lobby. A man walked in looking for Lauren, as she’d just called him. Nick introduced himself and explained that he arranged that call. He gestured for the man to have a seat.

At Society, Adam was on the phone with Connor, who was at lacrosse camp. Adam said that, in addition to having fun, Connor should remember that this was a chance to improve his skills. Adam said he loved and missed Connor. Nick went to Society and texted Phyllis mission accomplished. He asked her to keep him updated on how things went on her end. Nick spotted Adam and went over to say hi. Adam told him to have a seat. Nick said if people kept seeing them hanging out, they’d start thinking they liked each other. Adam offered to put on sunglasses and a fake mustache. Phyllis texted Nick that she and Lauren were on it. Adam asked if Nick got good news. Nick said he and Phyllis were working on something. Adam was curious, so Nick revealed that Summer was coerced into leaving town and Kyle. Adam pitied anyone who messed with Nick’s kid. Nick said they did what they had to do for their children. He knew Adam felt the same way. He asked if Chelsea objected to Rey bringing Connor home. Adam said he had to be a little delicate, but Chelsea ultimately agreed to it. Nick was surprised Adam could be delicate. Adam admitted it wasn’t his strong suit.

Nick asked where things were going with Adam and Chelsea. Adam said he and Chelsea were finished. He wasn’t sure if she’d come back to Genoa City or stay in Minnesota, but Chloe was running Newman Media’s fashion platform, so Chelsea would have a job waiting for her. Nick thought that sounded awkward. Adam said Chloe had total autonomy, so he and Chelsea wouldn’t be working together, and Chelsea was Connor’s mother, so he wanted to make sure she had options. Nick thought that was admirable, but tricky. Adam noted that two exes sharing a child and carrying on a friendly relationship had been done before – like with Nick and Sharon. Nick conceded the point, he said he and Sharon worked out a peaceful friendly relationship that worked for them because it benefited Faith. For Connor’s sake, Adam hoped he and Chelsea could get there too. He thought she was on the road to recovery. The call asking her to send Connor back could’ve been ugly, and even though she didn’t agree at first, it didn’t go badly. He thought that was a good sign. Nick said let him know if he needed help or advice. Adam said he would. They talked about how weird it felt to just hang out and talk. Nick said that they could go back to hating each other. Adam didn’t know what could make that happen. “Hmm. I do. If you were to say, uh, ruin things for Sharon again,” Nick replied.

Adam said he was focused on his job, and more importantly, his son. The last few times he’d seen Sharon was just to get coffee. Nick said he wasn’t trying to start a fight – he just came up with something that could cause a rift between him and Adam. Clearly it was a sensitive subject, he added. Adam thought it was bound to be sensitive, given their histories with Sharon. Nick said Adam had this pull to Sharon that seemed to really kick in when he was single. He thought Adam seemed to see Sharon as a safe haven, which she wasn’t. He said to just stay away from her. Victor arrived and was happy to see his sons spending time together.

At the Abbott house, Kyle angrily demanded that Tara tell any and everybody how she and Sally teamed up to force Summer out of town. He instructed her to stop with the games and the lies. He couldn’t believe this was how she repaid his family for taking her in after Ashland kicked her to the curb. “Sounds like you want me out of the house,” she coolly replied. He was incensed that this was her response. He said he and Summer were in love and about to get married until Tara destroyed the relationship by threatening to take Harrison away. Tara replied that it was time to make good on that threat. It was obvious that there was nothing for her here, so she was going to pack her things and Harrison’s, and they were going back to NY. He said he wouldn’t let her take Harrison. She asked how he’d stop her. She was Harrison’s mother, which carried a lot of weight in the courts, and Kyle was just some guy she had a fling with. She went upstairs.

Kyle asked Jack how they were going to stop Tara. Jack said he tried to be understanding with Tara before Kyle got here. He didn’t want her to feel cornered and lash out. Jack said Tara was cornered now. Jack wondered if their lawyers could get an injunction to stop Tara from taking Harrison out of Genoa City. Kyle was willing to do anything. He said, in the eyes of the law, Tara was right – he was just some guy she had a fling with. Jack said that, as the biological father, Kyle had rights. Kyle knew it’d take some time to assert those rights, and who knows where Tara and Harrison would be by then. He said she was up there with his son, arranging to take him away, and when Summer left, he consoled himself with knowing he had a son here that he loved. Now he was going to lose Harrison too. Jack suggested Kyle get Tara down here, tell her that they forgave her and that they’d give her another chance. Kyle was sure Tara would see right through that, and she’d know they were just being nice to convince her not to leave with Harrison. Kyle said he and Jack were cornered, just like Jack had said Tara was.

Jack got off the phone and told Kyle that the lawyers had some concerns about the success of an injunction. Kyle thought they had to try. The conversation was cut short because Tara walked in and said Harrison was excited about going back to NY. Kyle said please don’t do this. He said it wasn’t about him, but about Harrison. Harrison was just getting used to calling him daddy, and now she was whisking him away. She was surprised he was playing the Harrison card this early. She thought he’d work up to that and start with threats and lawyers. He felt she was making a mistake, but she said the mistake wasn’t taking Harrison away, it was bringing him here in the first place. She thought he should be proud she was striking out on her own and she’d be independent. “Harrison is young. He’ll forget about you soon enough,” she said. Jack was adamant that Harrison would always remember and need his father. Tara said Harrison would learn from her example and he wouldn’t need help from anyone. Jack asked where this attitude was coming from – Tara was the one who messed up, not Kyle. Tara argued that Kyle just tried to guilt her into staying by implying she was a bad mother. She insisted that she was a good mother who always put her son first. Kyle said that maybe he was guilt tripping her, but it was because he’d do anything to stop her from doing this. He only wanted what was best for Harrison, and if it was best for Harrison to be somewhere else, Kyle wouldn’t fight her, but Tara was doing this out of spite.

“Please just don’t do this. I love him so much, and there has already been so much hurt and pain. You do not double down on it. If you cared about me at all, ever, you won’t do this,” Kyle said. Tara thought Kyle made a strong case, but she asked if he’d be moved by such an appeal if the roles were reversed. “I have one card, and I’m not giving it up,” she declared. Jack asked if Tara saw her son as a bargaining chip. She said she wasn’t an Abbott – she couldn’t snap her fingers and just get what she wanted, and she wasn’t a Locke anymore. She resented the accusation that she only saw her son as something she could lose. She loved him, but she wouldn’t give up the one thing she had – control. Kyle felt Tara was being unreasonable. She didn’t agree. She said he could come visit Harrison anytime, wherever they ended up, NY or Paris, somewhere that she could give him the best possible upbringing. She’d really hoped it’d be in Genoa City and that they could make a little loving family, but she was wrong. She headed toward the stairs. Phyllis and Lauren burst into the house.

Kyle told Phyllis it wasn’t a good time – Tara was leaving and taking Harrison. Phyllis said Tara wasn’t leaving. Tara said Phyllis couldn’t stop her. “Well, the cops can,” Phyllis replied. Lauren said, thanks to Phyllis, she just found out why Tara was holding back the financial disclosures Lauren had been asking for. Tara said it wasn’t deliberate – it fell through the cracks. “Stop lying. You have been stealing from your own company. You have been siphoning off your investor’s capital to put in your own little private account. You misrepresented the health of your company to Fenmore’s just to get your hand on more cash. And you know what that’s called Tara? That’s called fraud,” Lauren said. Kyle and Jack were shocked.

Tara didn’t deny it. She turned to Phyllis. “You hacked my accounts. That’s the only way you could’ve figured this out,” she contended. Tara said that none of this was admissible in court, so this discussion was a waste of time. Lauren said not exactly – Nick found Tara’s accountant and got him to talk. Lauren now realized Tara had been stalling to give her accountant more time to doctor the books. The accountant flipped on Tara, and all the evidence was being sent to the authorities. Phyllis opened the door, and two police officers entered.

As Tara was being read her rights, she said this was outrageous. “My heart bleeds. It must be difficult to realize you’re not above the law,” Phyllis said. Tara asked Kyle to go upstairs and make sure Harrison didn’t come down and see this. Kyle told Tara that things didn’t have to this way – things could’ve worked out for everyone. He went upstairs. Tara was angry at Phyllis – her little boy was losing his father, and now Phyllis had done this to his mother. She hoped Phyllis was proud of herself. Phyllis replied that she was very proud. The police took Tara away. Jack asked Lauren how she got involved. Lauren said Phyllis came to her, which Lauren was glad for, since she didn’t want to be in business with a thief. “Yeah, I realized that Tara and Sally had to have something pretty big on Summer to get her to leave her fiance,” Phyllis said, emphasizing Sally’s name, while looking pointedly at Jack. Phyllis thought it was disgusting that Tara used her son, so Phyllis just kept digging until she found something on Tara. “Thank you, Red. I owe you an apology,” Jack said.

Back at Society, Victor said he’d come to see Adam. Nick asked if this was going to turn into a company meeting. He didn’t want to hear any Newman Media secrets. Victor offered Nick a chance to join the company. Nick said he’d stick with his charity. He asked what Victor’s take was on Victoria’s merger with Ashland – did that make her a competitor? Adam thought Nick was asking a lot of questions for someone who didn’t want to know company secrets. Victor said he was proud of Victoria. Nick hadn’t talked to Victoria, but he was worried about her relationship with Ashland. Victor was worried too, but he thought Victoria knew what she was doing. Adam said that Victoria was outwardly confident, but Ashland’s health had to be a distraction – Victoria doubled her portfolio and was overseeing a much larger corporation. Adam hoped Victoria could keep her eye on the ball. Nick got a text from Phyllis that said “victory!!!” Nick said he had to go. Victor asked if everything was okay. Nick said thing were great and if Phyllis said was going to do something, never doubt her.

Back at the Abbott house, Jack admitted he initially didn’t want to believe what Phyllis said about Tara or Sally. Lauren admitted she’d been dubious too. He couldn’t, for the life of him, figure out what they’d held over Summer, and he was horrified to find out it was Harrison. He said that the women used Summer’s loved for Kyle against her. Lauren was relieved this came out before she closed the deal with Tara. She couldn’t believe she made Sally the head of JCV. Sally’s involvement in this killed Jack, but Tara lived under his roof. He knew he came down hard on Phyllis and told her to keep her nose out of everyone’s business. For once, he was glad she never listened to him. He said she saved the day for everyone, and he owed her big time. She said he didn’t owe her. She knew he just wanted to see the good in people. He said she could say “I told you so,” but she didn’t want to say that. She admitted it felt good to be right. She said Tara took advantage of Jack’s big heart, and she had Kyle where she wanted him. Lauren said the good news was Summer could do what she wanted and be with who she wanted. Phyllis grinned and said Summer could come home. “Thanks to you,” Nick said as he entered. The couple left.

Phyllis and Nick went to the hotel. She wished he’d been there to see Tara lead out in cuffs. He said he never should’ve doubted her. She said he came around, and they did this together. She assumed he pressured Tara’s accountant, but he said he didn’t have to, because it turned out that the accountant didn’t like Tara very much. Phyllis said Tara was easy not to like. Nick said Phyllis took a hell of a risk, and it could’ve backfired. She said he took it with her. She said that was what he loved most about her – she was a risk taker. He admitted that was up there. He hoped Summer realized how lucky she was to have a mother like Phyllis.

After Lauren was gone, Kyle came downstairs and talked to Jack. Since Harrison was already expecting to go to NY, Kyle had told him that Tara went to NY early so that Harrison could spend a few extra days with his grandpa. Jack thought that was a smart answer that bought them some time to figure how how to tell Harrison, or whether to tell him. Jack bemoaned the fact that they were just preparing Harrison for the situation with Ashland, and now there was more bad news. Kyle asked what would happen to Tara. Jack said that if the accountant was telling the truth, she’d spend a few years behind bars, no matter how good her lawyer was. Kyle castigated himself for trusting Tara, but Jack said there was no shame in giving people the benefit of the doubt. “Look I have been kicked in the face more than once. It’ll happen again. I hope I never lose my instinct for empathy,” Jack said. Kyle admired the kind of man Jack was and he hoped he’d have that kind of powerful influence over his son. Jack was sure that Kyle would – Kyle had proven it over and over the last few months. Jack said Kyle had his entire family here to support him, and Kyle could do this. “We can do it together,” Jack said. Jack mentioned that Summer’s parents were eager to tell her the news, but he thought Kyle should be the first to call her. Kyle asked Jack to look after Harrison for a few days. Jack had an idea where Kyle was going. Kyle grabbed his passport and smiled.

Some time later, Summer was working from home when she got a knock on the door. Her jaw dropped when she opened it to Kyle. “I’ve come to take you home,” he said, and they shared a long kiss.

At Crimson Lights, Faith talked to Sharon about the concert while they worked behind the counter. It was so much fun, Faith said. She and Moses had backstage passes and spent time hanging out with the band. Sharon asked if the best part was hanging with the band, and Faith said not exactly. Sharon asked if it was being with Moses. Faith smiled. Moses walked in, and Sharon talked to him about the concert. He really liked getting to look behind the scenes and see how everything came together, but his favorite part was being with Faith. Sharon revealed that Faith just said something similar about Moses. “Mom!,” Faith exclaimed. Moses gave Faith a white album, and Sharon asked if it was the Beatles. He said it was Tigirlily’s set that Devon had pressed. Faith asked if Devon was selling them, and Moses said no, it was a memento. Faith was excited it was signed. Sharon thought it was too bad they didn’t have a turntable, but Moses said he had a digital copy.

Even though Faith had been working, Sharon let her and Moses go to the patio to listen to the album. Faith told Moses he was the best. Faith admired her album. It was a collector’s item. Moses said it was one of a kind. She couldn’t believe he did this. He said that Devon made it happen, but she said it was Moses’s idea. Faith liked hearing Moses talk about how inspired he was by being backstage. She asked if that was what he wanted to do now. He said maybe. He was sure he sounded like a flake, first he wanted to be a doctor, like his cousin, then he thought he might want to go into music, like his brother. She said no one thought he was a flake, least of all her. He stepped outside for a minute because his internet wasn’t working, and she looked at the inscription on her album. It said “To Faith, hold onto Moses. He’s a keeper. Love Kendra and Krista.”

Rey was at Crimson Lights with Sharon. She was really starting to worry about Mariah. She knew she said Tessa was overreacting by wanting to get the police involved, but this was so unlike Mariah. He couldn’t use department resources unless a formal missing person’s report was filed, but he’d unofficially looked into it, and there wasn’t anything. She said she’d contact Abby and Tessa – maybe they heard from Mariah. Sharon didn’t want Faith to know about Mariah being missing. Faith was on the patio with Moses, and Sharon had noticed that her daughter lit up when he was in the room. Rey thought Moses was a good kid. He was glad she’d gotten better at picking friends. He told her he’d had a friendly conversation with Victor. He told her about the job offer. It was an attractive offer, but he turned it down. She was glad. “You don’t want to work for Victor Newman,” she said. He knew. He’d said he was happy at the GCPD, but the truth was that if a better option came along – better pay, less risk and more time with Sharon… For that last thing alone, he’d be crazy not to at least consider it.

Sharon was surprised to hear Rey talking about changing careers. He wasn’t looking for a new job, but he just thought it’d be foolish to close himself off to new opportunities. “Oh no, you’re not regretting turning the job down with Victor are you?, she asked. Victor, and he said no. She was glad, because as attractive as it sounded, he should remind himself that he’d be working for Victor Newman. He smiled and said he didn’t need to remind himself, because she was doing it for him.

Adam called Sharon and got her voice mail. He said he may have made her uncomfortable with some things he’d said lately. He didn’t want her to feel that way. He said not to worry about him, because he’d keep his distance.
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At that Abbott house, Tara groused that she was in a no-win situation. She maintained that someone was lying about her. Her money was on Phyllis, but it could be Sally, and since Jack was fond of both of them, no matter what Tara said, he’d take offense. He said that Sally and Phyllis could take care of themselves. His concern was Tara, and his primary objective was to make sure Harrison wasn’t subjected to unnecessary drama. She thought he had a funny way of showing it – repeating all these hurtful accusations. He urged her to trust him enough to tell him the truth. He got the sense she wanted to tell him something. Jack didn’t judge. He’d made his share of mistakes and hurt people he cared about. He wasn’t proud of that, but he was proud of the moments he took responsibility. He said people could earn trust and respect, but it had to start with honesty. She said not everyone was as compassionate as him. He was sure being married to Ashland taught her not to be vulnerable. He said she was on safer ground now – as Harrison’s mother, she was always going to be part of this family. He thought she knew how much family meant to him.

Tara said, despite what everyone thought, she didn’t stay with Ashland for his money or status. Back then, Kyle was wonderful, but by the time they parted ways, she knew he wasn’t ready to be a father. Jack agreed – Kyle had a lot of growing up to do back then. Tara said that when she got in contact with Kyle again, he was ready to settle down, but with someone else. That was hard for her to see. To know things might have been different if the timing hadn’t always been so off. She’d smiled and congratulated Summer and Kyle on their engagement, and she tried to mean it. Jack asked what changed. Tara said that Sally pushed her to go after what she wanted and get Harrison what he deserved. Tara wished that she’d heeded the warning to stay away from Sally. She said if there was a chance she could give her son a stable household with a loving mother and father, she was going to take it. Jack asked what Sally proposed. Tara explained that Sally said she got Summer a fabulous job, and all Tara had to do was get her to take it. Jack asked how Tara accomplished that. She was sure he could figure it out. He said she’d threatened to take Harrison away from Kyle. Tara reminded Jack that he promised not to judge. She said she was only fighting for what she knew was best for her son. He nodded.

Kyle was at Crimson Lights when Summer video called. He said it was good to see her face. She was confused about the cryptic message he sent, but she didn’t think she needed the details. She stated that they’d already said their goodbyes. She didn’t think they should talk, because it’d just make it harder for them to move on. “So, it’s hard for you too,” he noted. He said he was going to find out the real reason she broke up with him. Near tears, she asked why he couldn’t let this go. He said he tried, but Phyllis wouldn’t quit digging for evidence that Sally and Tara conspired against her. Summer said she begged Phyllis to stop. He asked why she’d do that if there was nothing for Phyllis to find. Summer insisted that she made her own decision to leave him. He believed that, but he asked what kind of pressure she was under when she made it. He said there was more evidence coming out every day – Phyllis would never stop, and Nick was getting suspicious too. The truth would come out, and Kyle thought he deserved to hear it from Summer.

Summer implored Kyle not to make her say things that would only hurt him. He said he was already hurting – if she’d told himself he was fine and moving on, she was way off base. He missed her like crazy. She missed him too, but that didn’t mean it was right for them to be together. She said, for his own sake, he had to stop coming up with these alternative theories for why they broke up. “Why for my sake? What are you trying to protect me from? What could be worse than losing you?,” he asked. She covered and said it was just a phrase. She tried to end the call, but he quickly asked if she was worried he might lose Harrison. She asked why he’d say that. He told her Jack’s theory that Tara used Harrison for leverage. Summer admitted it was true. She tearfully said she was going to tell Kyle that night at his family’s place, but then Tara came downstairs and said if Summer said anything, she’d take Harrison and leave the next day. Summer was so sorry for hurting Kyle, but she didn’t know what else to do. He said she should’ve told him – they could’ve come up with a plan, called lawyers. She said she thought about it from every angle, and there was no way out. She couldn’t be the reason he lost his son. She said that poor little boy was stuck with that awful woman, and he needed Kyle. Kyle said he’d call Summer back, and he ended the call, as she tried tell him him he couldn’t confront Tara.

Phyllis and Nick went up to her suite so they could talk in private. He asked why she slammed her computer shut so he couldn’t see what she was doing. She stated that she was trying to protect him. He reminded her that they agreed to be partners in crime. He insisted that she tell him everything. He asked if she learned something new about Tara and Sally targeting Summer. She said she was past that. She was following up on the tip Lauren gave them about Tara’s shoe company holding back on their financials to Fenmore’s. Nick asked what this had to do with Summer. “Well, they got Al Capone on tax evasion. So whatever it takes, you know?,” she replied. Sighing, Nick assumed Phyllis planned to hack Tara’s accounts and go through her business records. He was sure the DA’s wife would enjoy hearing that. Phyllis said that if they found something incriminating, Lauren would be appreciative. Nick wasn’t so sure about that. Phyllis said she hadn’t even done anything yet, mainly because she hadn’t been able to breach Tara’s firewall, but she was sure she’d be able to get in. Smiling, she got back on her laptop.

Nick thought Phyllis was probably right about Tara’s financial records being shady, but he was concerned this could backfire on Phyllis. Hacking was next-level, and it put her at risk, he stated. She promised she’d be careful. He said that if Tara and Sally found out what Phyllis did, they’d have a powerful weapon to use against her. He asked why she couldn’t just keep investigating what Tara and Sally did to Summer. Frustrated, she said because no matter what theories she came up with, it might not be enough to take those girls down. She said Jack forgave Sally once, and he probably would again. She figured he’d go easy on Tara. Nick thought that was true, since Jack wouldn’t want to alienate his grandson’s mother. Phyllis said they couldn’t count on the Abbotts. She was near tears because Summer wasn’t fighting for herself either. She said it was up to her and Nick to neutralize Tara.

Nick said the whole – should Phyllis or shouldn’t she – debate would be moot unless she could get through the firewall. “I mean, um have we met? I mean you know who you’re dealing with right?” she asked. He offered to help. She thought it was so sweet that he was volunteering to be an accessory to the crime. Sweet was the last thing he felt when he thought about what Tara and Sally did to Summer. In a sultry tone, Phyllis promised Nick they’d challenge their rage together later. He asked what that meant. “You know what I mean,” she said.

Phyllis downloaded a program to bust through the firewall. It was only supposed to take a few minutes, but the time remaining kept going up instead of down. Nick was concerned the program wasn’t going to work. He said they needed a backup plan, and he asked if she knew another way to get into Tara’s records. She said that depended on how criminal he wanted to get. They could hire a forensic accountant to pose as an IRS agent. He thought that sounded like multiple felonies. She suggested an anonymous tip to ChancComm to start the rumor mill. He thought they needed something more immediate. Summer video called and snapped at Phyllis for ruining everything and stirring up trouble.

Summer said Kyle just told her that Phyllis had been relentless and getting Jack all worked up. “Why would you do this to me? Why couldn’t you just drop it when I asked you?,” Summer cried. Phyllis said she wouldn’t let those girls manipulate her daughter and get away with it. Summer said it wasn’t Phyllis’s call. Nick wanted Summer to hear Phyllis out. Phyllis noted that Summer wasn’t denying any of this. She didn’t think Summer knew how devious and repulsive those girls were. Phyllis revealed that Sally flew to LA and got Eric Forrester to recommend Summer for the job. Summer didn’t know that, though she’d assumed Sally was involved somehow. She said it didn’t matter though. Nick asked what Sally was involved in. Summer broke down and told her parents the whole story. Phyllis felt vindicated, but Summer told her to stop celebrating, because this was not a good thing. Nick thought the truth coming out was good. Summer said she was trying to protect Kyle from losing his son, but because Phyllis kept prying, Jack guessed what happened, and when Kyle called, Summer blurted it all out. She had a horrible feeling that Kyle was on his way to confront Tara, and it was all going to blow up. “And if it does, Mom, it’s because you wouldn’t stop,” Summer yelled.

Phyllis said Nick was right – the truth was out, and that was for the best. Summer asked if they’d still be saying that when Kyle lost his son. Phyllis said that wasn’t going to happen. Summer said Phyllis wasn’t a judge, and she had no power to stop Tara. Nick couldn’t believe the sacrifice Summer made for Kyle. Summer said it was all for nothing. Phyllis disagreed. She said she was digging into Tara’s past. Summer begged Phyllis to just stop. She ended the call. “Who was right?,” Phyllis asked. Nick admitted she was. She made a little speech about how she’d been right about Tara and Sally all along. He believed that Summer made a good point. “If your actions lead to Tara taking off with Harrison don’t expect to hear any gratitude from me or from Summer or especially Jack. He is crazy about that little boy and if Tara’s not around, who do you think’s gonna wind up getting blamed?,” he asked. The laptop pinged, and Phyllis said now all she had to do was access to Tara’s hard drive and all her financials. “That bitch isn’t getting away with this,” Phyllis vowed.

Kyle burst into the Abbott house and asked Jack where Tara was. He said she was upstairs with Harrison. Kyle was enraged, and he told Jack that Tara bullied Summer into leaving. Jack calmly said he already knew – Tara just told him. Kyle snarled that now Tara was telling the truth as the walls were coming down. Jack didn’t blame Kyle for being livid, but he said Kyle and Tara shared a child, so Kyle had to find out a way to get past this. “She forced Summer to break up with me! She tried to wreck my life!,” Kyle bellowed, as Jack urged him to calm him down. Tara rushed downstairs and firmly asked Kyle to keep his voice down or Harrison would hear him. He asked how she could do this to him. “I’m sorry. It was wrong,” Tara flatly replied. “Oh, well, that’s that. As long as she’s sorry,” Kyle sarcastically said to Jack. Kyle turned back to Tara and brought up all the hours she spent consoling him over a breakup she caused. She said she thought she was doing what was best for their son. He growled at her not to make this about Harrison. He thought that she put herself first and didn’t care who got hurt. Kyle was in Tara’s face, so Jack grabbed his arm and called a timeout. He thought Kyle needed to calm down. Tara figured there was no coming back from this. She asked what happened now. He glared at her.

Michael and Amanda met at Society. She assumed he’d been in touch with Sutton’s attorney about the recording she made. Michael said Sutton’s lawyer didn’t think Sutton’s remarks on Richard Nealon comprised a confession or established guilt of any time. The lawyer was going to use the same strategy that Amanda proposed before – deflecting attention to possible suspects at Newman. Amanda was infuriated that her own argument would be used to defend the man who killed her father. She said Naya refused to acknowledge Sutton could be guilty; Naya even hoped Michael wouldn’t press charges. Michael intended to pursue the case, but he wasn’t sure he could get the charges reinstated unless they found more substantial evidence. Amanda looked disappointed, and Michael told her to hang in there. He left.

Amanda called Imani and asked if she was with Naya. She was. Amanda needed a favor. Imani and Naya arrived at Society, and Amanda said lunch was her treat. Amanda asked how Naya was. Naya was having nightmares about being back in that jail cell. Imani said she and Naya were grateful Amanda was able to get Naya released. Naya asked if Sutton knew he was being recorded. She thought it’d be really clever of him to say just enough to get her released without incriminating himself. Imani said Sutton did incriminate himself. She felt that he’d proven his guilt when he had Naya confess to a crime she didn’t commit. Amanda said that the things Sutton said might not be enough to get the charges reinstated. Naya asked if that meant her father would go free, and Amanda said no. she was confident the trial would move forward. Imani knew Amanda wouldn’t be okay with it if Sutton was acquitted. Amanda said she’d have other options, like filing a civil suit against him. Imani noted that the burden of proof was lower in civil court. Amanda said if Sutton was found liable, it’d be the final blow to his political career, and the financial judgment would ruin him. “You can’t do that!,” Naya insisted.

Naya asked how Amanda could even think of suing Sutton for Richard’s death. He was elderly, and his reputation took a hit, which meant everything to him. Amanda hissed that Sutton’s reputation was far more important to him than her father’s life, and she told Naya not to dare say she didn’t think he did it. Naya said even if Sutton had something to do with it, did Amanda really want him to lose his life’s work? She thought that was so vindictive. Amanda said that was exactly what she wanted. Amanda understood Naya loved her father, but Amanda never got a chance to love her father, because he was callously disposed of before they could meet. Amanda asked if Naya was really okay with Sutton not facing consequences for what he did. Amanda asked if Naya didn’t care about Richard – the father of her firstborn children. Naya said she didn’t know what happened to Richard at first. She thought it was just a terrible accident, and she’d cried for days. She didn’t want to believe Sutton was guilty. Imani gently said that Naya knew in her heart that Sutton did it. “If I admit that? Would it be enough for you? Would you let go of this crusade? Let Sutton live out his days in peace?,” Naya asked. Amanda said it wouldn’t be enough, but it could be a start to healing the mother/daughter relationship. Imani said Amanda would be there in a way Sutton never was.

Naya felt so terrible about dragging Amanda into this mess. She was the one who suggested Sutton hire Amanda for his defense team. Naya hoped Amanda knew that, back then, Naya truly thought Sutton was being wrongfully accused. “I never would’ve tried to trick you into defending your own father’s – even now, it’s hard for me to say the word,” Naya said. She tearfully said she grew up idolizing her father and believing he only wanted the best for her. Imani was sure Amanda understood how hard this was for Naya. Amanda said of course. Naya went to the restroom to fix her makeup. Amanda and Imani agreed that was one hell of an admission. Amanda never thought it’d happen. Imani asked if Amanda was serious about the civil suit. Amanda was serious about seeing Sutton in court. Imani understood the symbolic value, but that would be hard on their mom. She suggested Amanda should think about whether it’d be more productive to build her own future than to litigate their grandfather’s past. Amanda asked if Imani had a problem with her holding Sutton accountable.

Imani admitted that, her first reaction was to agree with Naya that it was vindictive. Bringing a suit whether or not Sutton was guilty, tying it up in court where the legal fees alone could bankrupt him. Amanda started to defend her position, but Imani interjected that this was just her first reaction. Imani said she was raised in the same distorted environment as Naya was, and any criticism for their grandfather set off warning bells. The thought that there was an actual threat of consequences for Sutton’s actions felt downright dangerous to Imani. Imani’s rational side knew this was the least of what he deserved. Imani said Amanda grew up without a family, and Imani didn’t want to minimize that, but there were some things in the Ames household that Amanda was lucky not to experience. Imani hoped Amanda could be patient with her and their mother. It’d take effort to learn to separate the reality from the misconceptions they were raised with. Amanda knew Sutton was a smooth operator and he’d honed the skills over a lifetime. Even she was taken in by him at first. She’d felt a pull to please him and live up to his lofty expectations and soak up all his praise. Imani said that was one of his most powerful tools. Amanda said Sutton knew how to find your vulnerabilities and exploit them. Amanda said she understood how hard it was for Imani and Naya to shake off the need for his approval, since he’d trained them to prize it over all else. Near tears, Amanda said she appreciated that they were willing to try. Imani said they had to stop letting him influence them. In time, she thought Naya would get there. Amanda cried about what it meant to her to have a relationship with her sister and mother – it was new, so she was trying, but it was incredibly precious.

Victoria was in NY at Ashland’s place. She remembered him proposing to her. He returned, and he said he’d been meeting with a Realtor about putting his homes on the market. He’d taken his time to give her a chance to absorb the shock of his proposal. She wondered who’d been more surprised by it – him or her. He called it a draw. He said the impulse struck, and he felt no need to hold back, because he knew she wouldn’t either. He wanted her to give it to him straight. She wasn’t sure how to react – he’d caught her off guard. He didn’t regret asking, even if she turned him down. He felt exhilarated to feel the hope and possibility instead of the limitations of the disease. She wanted him to feel optimism, but they couldn’t ignore reality. She didn’t think that this move would make logical sense, but logic didn’t bring them to this point – they’d thrown caution to the wind. She didn’t have any complaints though. He knew that she would at some point, since this would all end in tears. She said, in the meantime, the whirlwind romance had been the best most intense thing that ever happened to her, and she didn’t want to rein herself in. She told him that was a yes. They kissed.

Victoria and Ashland had a champagne toast. He said he’d have to tell his doctors he had another reason to stay alive. She suggested he say he wanted to stay alive long enough to get sick of him, and he said that would take another 50 years. They toasted to their golden wedding anniversary. He thought they should keep this news between them. People loved to pass judgment on what they didn’t understand, and he didn’t want her dealing with that. She knew people would think she took advantage of him, just like they assumed that’s what happened with the merger. However, she didn’t give a damn what people thought, and she didn’t think they should elope. She said this love was big, bold and death-defying. She wanted an epic celebration, unless he didn’t have the energy. He thought having something to plan and look forward to would keep him going. He loved the idea, and he loved her. They kissed.

Ashland wanted to take Victoria out on the town to celebrate. She was concerned he’d overexert himself, but he said he’d rest on the plane ride home. He wanted to at least take her to his top five places. She wasn’t sure they’d make it to all of them, but they’d try. He said that was kind of their thing – never letting a moment go to waste. They kissed and headed out the door.

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Lily got home and discovered Billy had arranged a romantic evening to welcome her back from her trip. Candles and flowers decorated the living room. They held each other and swayed, like they were dancing, though there was no music. He asked how the move went, and she said it was good – she got Mattie away from her psychotic roommate and into a new place. He said it was lonely as hell without her, and the kids were on a sleepover too. He asked how he did with the romantic setting. He’d watched rom-coms for inspiration. She said he did well, but he didn’t have to watch movies for inspiration, because he was all she needed. They kissed. Later, they were undressed on the couch, covered by a blanket, enjoying caviar and vodka. She took back what she said about him not needing to watch movies for inspiration because this was fantastic. She said she really missed him, and she wanted to go in for round two. She kissed him.

Later, Billy and Lily were curled up on the couch, with her on his chest. She said Mattie was genuinely thrilled that Lily and Billy were happy. It was weird having such a mature and supportive daughter. It was like they’d switched roles. Her babies had grown up. Even Charlie was self-sufficient. Lily felt a little nostalgic for the past sometimes, but she loved seeing the people her kids were becoming. He hoped it didn’t feel weird parenting little kids again, now that Johnny and Katie were here full time. She loved that time she’d spent with Johnny, and Katie was an angel. She said deciding to share her life with him was the best move she’d made in a long time. He felt he was lucky to have her. He felt peace because of her. She inspired him, and he felt like an older wiser version of himself. This felt so strong, and right, he said. She said that this meant they had a mature – not old – kind of love. He wanted to get to know her kids better. He knew they didn’t live nearby, but he thought it was important that they knew how much he loved their mother. He suggested a family vacation with all their kids. She liked the idea, but she said it was a big step. He said he wanted to take the step with her.

Rey took some time out of his shift to spend time with Sharon at Crimson Lights. Before they had a chance to talk, Jack came in and asked if Sharon had heard from Mariah. Sharon said Mariah was taking some personal time, but she was scheduled to be back today. Jack didn’t want to be insensitive, but Mariah hadn’t been in contact with anyone at Jabot, and she’d left them in the lurch. They’d had to put projects on hold. Sharon said that wasn’t like Mariah. Jack said that if Mariah didn’t return soon, he was going to have to find a replacement.

At the Chancellor house, Tessa told Abby that she checked in with the doctor’s office, and Mariah hadn’t rescheduled the appointment. Abby wondered why she hadn’t shown up yet. Tessa said that Mariah was cutting it close, but she technically still had time. Abby and Tessa were stunned when they received a group text from “Mariah.” “What is this? Why would Mariah send such a bland group text over something so important?,” Tessa exclaimed. “Mariah” said she was sorry, but that she wasn’t ready to face the doctor or come home yet; she needed to get into a better head space, and she needed to do it on her own. Abby didn’t understand – before Mariah left, she’d been eager to go to the doctor. Abby said she’d pressured Mariah so much that she regretted becoming a surrogate. She moaned that she’d pushed Mariah away from everyone who cared about her, including Tessa. Abby had tried to talk to Mariah, but she wouldn’t even respond to her texts. Abby said they had to pray Mariah could work this out herself, not just for her, but for the baby.

After Abby left, Nina arrived and talked to Tessa. She said Abby told her about the text. Tessa had asked Mariah to send her a clue earlier, and she wondered if it might be buried in the text. Nina wished she knew. She asked if Tessa had any trouble tracking the phone. Tessa kept getting the “location blocked” message. She didn’t have the resources for this, so she thought they should go to a detective.

Tessa and Nina went to Crimson Lights and talked to Sharon and Rey. Tessa kept thinking that someone else might be sending the text messages. Sharon asked why someone would do that. Tessa didn’t know, and she didn’t care what the motive was, but she was freaking out, and she needed to know where Mariah was. Sharon gently said that Tessa had never been pregnant, so she didn’t understand how overwhelming it could be. Sharon was sure Nina knew what she was saying, and she asked what Nina thought. Nina was torn. She knew what Sharon meant about pregnancy, but she said Tessa and Mariah were so close, and she didn’t think Tessa’s instincts should be ignored. Nina told Tessa to show them the app. Tessa gave her phone to Rey. He didn’t think she should put much stock in the app, as the sort of tracking apps available to consumers were unreliable. Tessa asked if the GCPD had better technology. Rey wasn’t sure they should go there just yet, especially if Sharon wasn’t worried. Tessa knew Sharon knew her daughter, but she and Mariah shared a heart. “And that heart – our heart, is telling me that something is very wrong,” Tessa said.

Tessa was very upset – Mariah was missing, and she didn’t understand why Sharon was being nonchalant. She felt that she’d wasted her time coming here. Sharon said that they weren’t dismissing how Tessa felt. Sharon knew that Tessa knew Mariah better than anyone. She noted that Mariah missed a doctor’s appointment and she hadn’t been in touch with her job. Rey thought the evidence still pointed to the fact that Mariah was choosing to stay away. It would be difficult for him to launch an official police matter. Sharon said that Mariah shouldn’t be alone while she was working through this. “If you can’t help me as a cop, can you help me as my husband?,” she asked.

Nick and Devon met at The Grand Phoenix. They talked about New Hope’s successful charity concert. Nick was happy Devon made his daughter’s dream come true by introducing her to Tigirlily. Devon said he did it as a favor to Moses. Nick and Devon thought Moses and Faith were on the right track. Phyllis arrived, and Devon left. Phyllis informed Nick that Sally flew all the way to LA and convinced Eric to recommend Summer for the job in Milan. He thought that was odd, but it also sounded benevolent on the surface. Phyllis noted that Sally left LA under a black cloud, and Summer was her rival. Why would Sally have Eric recommend Summer for the job Sally been gunning for? Nick thought it made sense that Sally’s endgame was to get Summer out of town, then take the job at JCV, but he asked what Sally was guilty of – recommending Summer for her dream job? Phyllis thought they were missing a piece of the puzzle. She wondered what pushed Summer over the edge to make her feel she had to call off her engagement and say yes to the job. Sally walked in, and Phyllis decided to go find out.

Phyllis asked Sally if she got the picture of her, Eric and Angelina. Sally said she thought Phyllis drunk-texted the wrong person. Phyllis said she’d been stone cold sober, and she got the dirt on Sally. Phyllis said Eric knew Sally was up to something. Sally said if that were true, he wouldn’t have done her a favor. “And the favor that he did me benefited Summer. Right? Isn’t that what he told you? So, you’re welcome,” Sally said. Phyllis told Sally to just drop it and come clean. “I will leave you alone,” Phyllis added. Sally claimed she had nothing to come clean about, and she didn’t believe Phyllis would leave her alone. Sally said she was getting on the elevator, so Phyllis should grab her laptop to watch her on video. Sally walked away, and Nick said she was definitely up to something.

Nick told Phyllis that if she was involved in something like this again, he’d be by her side the whole time. He didn’t want her to feel like she had to keep a secret from him. Phyllis arranged for Jack to meet them at the hotel. Lauren happened to come by. Phyllis and Nick debated on whether or not to fill Lauren in. Nick thought they should wait until they had more information. Lauren pointed out that she was standing right here, so Phyllis sat her down for a talk. Phyllis thought Lauren should reconsider letting Sally run JCV. Lauren said she’d already made the position permanent. Phyllis revealed that Sally maneuvered things so she could get Summer out of town and she could get the job at JCV. Lauren found that very hard to believe. As far as Lauren knew, Sally wanted the job in Italy for herself, and when Summer got it, she suggested that Sally take her place. Nick said that may have been part of the deal. Lauren asked if Nick was buying into Phyllis’s theory. Phyllis said it wasn’t a theory – Sally and Tara worked together to get Summer’s job and fiance. Lauren said Phyllis had better have some major proof, because Sally was doing an amazing job, and Fenmore’s was about to acquire Tara’s shoe company. “That deal cannot happen!,” Phyllis insisted. She said Tara was as duplicitous and manipulative as Sally. Phyllis saw a look on Lauren’s face and it made her think Lauren knew something. Lauren was reluctant to say anything because she didn’t have any evidence. Phyllis contended that Lauren should open up just like they’d done with her. Lauren didn’t want Phyllis jumping to conclusions and using this against the two women she was in business with. Phyllis thought Lauren should do her due diligence now instead of getting duped later. Lauren said her team was doing due diligence, but they were having trouble getting some of the financial documents, which was odd because it was just an audit. Phyllis was sure Tara was hiding something in her books, but Lauren said not necessarily. She wanted to reserve judgment until she saw the documents. “Yeah, if you ever see them,” Phyllis replied. Lauren said that she had a lot to think about, and she left.

Nick was starting to get very upset on Summer’s behalf, and Phyllis said good. He left to take a call for New Hope. Phyllis got on her laptop and said that she was was going to try and figure out Tara’s password. Jack walked in, and she closed the computer lid. He said this better be good. Phyllis told Jack that Sally maneuvered to get Angelina to hire Summer. He thought that was strange since Sally wanted the job, but he said that didn’t mean she was being malevolent. Phyllis groaned that Jack was still protecting Sally. He said Sally could’ve made an off hand comment to Eric that got misconstrued. He said even if Sally was guilty, he was fed up with the constant attacks against her. Phyllis was frustrated that Jack was acting like Sally was an innocent victim. “I don’t care. This has got to stop! I’m done Phyllis. No more,” he snapped. He was about to leave until Phyllis lied and said Sally had confessed that she and Tara worked together to force Summer out of town.

Jack believed Phyllis and went home. He told Tara that Phyllis went to LA and did some digging. She found out some information about Sally and confronted her. Sally felt backed into a corner and confessed to everything. Tara said Phyllis had proven she’d do anything and make things up to cause trouble, like she did with the fake text. Tara said it sounded like Phyllis was the one backed into a corner willing to do anything to prove this crazy theory. Tara hoped he could see that. Jack said that Sally told Phyllis she and Tara worked together to get Summer out of Genoa City. Tara said either Phyllis or Sally lied. “So take your pick between two seasoned liars,” she said. He asked if Tara was sure she wasn’t lying. She asked why she’d lie after all he and Kyle did for her and Harrison. He knew how tempting it was to do whatever it took for your child. He understood going to extremes to protect your family. “Tara, I’m trying to help you out from under all this before it explodes,” he said.

Back at the hotel, Phyllis looked through the records on Tara’s shoe line and tried to find the profit and loss data. Nick returned, and she slammed the laptop shut. He asked how it went with Jack, and Phyllis said she thought he heard her, finally. Nick asked what Phyllis was doing on the laptop. She lied, and he saw right through it. “What did we just talk about?,” he said, frustrated. “No more secrets. So save us both some time and tell me what you’re really up to,” he said.

Abby went to Devon’s and brought him up to speed. Abby had tried not to get too upset in front of Tessa, because Mariah was her first concern. ‘But Mariah is carrying our baby and we have no idea where they are,” Abby exclaimed. He knew she was stressed, but they had to believe that Mariah was taking care of herself and the baby. Abby thought so too, but her motherly instinct was kicking in, and she felt helpless. She was sorry she kept laying this on him, but Chance wasn’t here. He told her not to apologize for that. She hadn’t heard from Chance lately. She knew what she was signing up for when she married Chance, and she couldn’t blame him for who he was. Devon said Abby was entitled to have feelings. She said Chance was so good at calming her down, and now he was gone, and she was facing this alone. Devon said Abby wasn’t alone – there were people here for her. Abby knew that, but Chance was her husband, and this was their dream, and it felt wrong to be facing this without him. She yelled that Chance was protecting other people when he should be protecting his wife and baby. She said that he should be here when she needed him the most. He’d been gone for too long, and she needed him.

After venting, Abby felt like it was wrong to be angry at Chance. Devon was sure Chance would understand what Abby was going through, and he’d tell her she was doing a fantastic job. He also believed Chance wanted nothing more than to be with Abby, and he’d be home as soon as he could. Abby marveled that Devon was an even better friend now than he was before, and he always knew what to say to reassure her. She asked him to promise to offer the same wisdom and comfort to their baby when he was born. He guaranteed it.

Mariah woke up because the baby kicked. She was still locked in the room. She thanked him for kicking and asked him to keep letting her know he was there. She said they had to keep fighting or they’d never get out of here. Mariah searched the wall for weak spots, but then she realized that if she broke through, she had no idea what was waiting on the other side. She told the “kiddo” she should’ve watched more prison break movies. She decided kiddo wasn’t the best nickname anymore. He was the only one she’d been able to talk to right now, so she thought they needed something more personal. Since he’d been kicking so much lately, she thought he needed a rock star nickname. Freddie, as in Mercury, Bruno, as in Mars. She settled on Bowie, and she assured him that if he didn’t like it, it was only temporary until he got back to his mommy for something official. She said everyone must be so worried. She’d secretly been hoping Tessa would burst through the door and save them. She told Bowie that they needed to save themselves. His namesake had a song about heroes, and they needed to be their own.

Mariah told Bowie that she grew up in a cult, with a leader who posed as her father. If she made a list of people who may have done this to her and Bowie, Ian Ward would be at the top of the list. He was supposed to be in prison, though, and while he could’ve sent one of his minions after her, she assumed he had bigger fish to fry. She said Tessa had her fair share of run ins with shady people. Tessa was a pure spirit, like Bowie, but her background was cruel and unfair, just like Mariah’s. She guessed it could be someone from Tessa’s past, but she really didn’t know. She said they were stuck until the person or people holding them revealed themselves. She fought back tears, and she yelled that this was getting really old. She begged her captor to tell her why they were doing this. “What did I do?,” she yelled.

Mariah banged on the door and tried to open int. She gave up, exhausted, and she apologized to the baby. She promised Bowie that she would protect him from her anger and fear. She said whoever was keeping them had to talk to them eventually, and once she got some facts, she could start working on a plan to get them out of here. “I’m not giving up. I’m not giving up,” Mariah said.

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