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Y&R Transcript Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Jack: Hey. You’re getting a late start this morning.

Kyle: I didn’t get much sleep. My mind kept replaying that elevator video with tara and sally. It raises so many questions. I can’t stop wondering if they were involved in getting summer out of town.

Jack: Yeah, I’d like to know that, too.

Kyle: I hate that I’m thinking this way about harrison’s mom, but I overheard tara on the phone with sally. Tara seemed relieved that they’d both given us the same excuse for the elevator footage. She said, “you handled it as well as you could have.”

Jack: Pretty damning words. They’re not exactly incriminating.

Kyle: Mm, that’s one more thing to worry about.

Jack: Well, maybe it’s time you confronted tara with all of this.

Kyle: I don’t know if I’m ready to do that. If I did, where would it lead, tara grabbing my son and running off? I dread the thought of her taking harrison away.

Jack: Do you really think she would do that?

Kyle: She has primary physical custody and legally shares parental rights with ashland. In the eyes of the law, I have no rights whatsoever. I’ve submitted the paternity paperwork, but that’s it. Dad, it never occurred to me how precarious this situation could get. Even though harrison’s only been with us for a short time, i can’t imagine my life without my son.

Jack: Okay, I feel the same way about harrison. Let me ask you something. What if phyllis’ suspicions turn out to be true? What if she can offer irrefutable proof that tara was somehow involved in sally’s manipulations to get summer out of town? Could you find a way to forgive her?

Sally: I’m telling you, grams, this woman won’t let up. Phyllis is dangerous, and she’s digging around in all my business. If I don’t watch out, she could ruin everything for me.

Phyllis: Angelina marchetti.

[ Speaking italian ] Very, very nice to meet you, and also, eric, you are just so handsome, charming as ever.

Eric: Thank you.

Phyllis: Yes.

Eric: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: Thank you for meeting with me on such short notice.

Angelina: Anything for summer’s mother.

Eric: Ladies, here, sit down, please. Phyllis, it’s great to see you. You look beautiful, as always.

Phyllis: Oh, thank you. See what I said? Charming as ever.

[ Chuckles ] By the way, lauren sends her love.

Eric: Thank you. Mine goes back to her. Phyllis and I have many mutual friends. We met when she was doing restless style. That was a good time.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Eric: And her most recent venture is this beautiful boutique hotel in genoa city. I hear it’s a big smash hit.

Angelina: [ Chuckles ] Like mother, like daughter.

Phyllis: Ah, thank you.

Grazie.

[ Chuckles ] Thank you.

Eric: So, what brings you to la?

Phyllis: Oh, I had some hotel business to attend to, and i really just wanted to meet the fabulous woman who made my daughter creative director at her company. Thank you.

Angelina: Honestly, it should be me that’s thanking you — for raising such a brilliant young woman. Summer has been an exciting addition to our team. I am so glad eric recommended her for the job.

Phyllis: Wow.

Eric: It was actually a big surprise that sally came to me to ask for this recommendation for summer.

Phyllis: Sally recommended my daughter for the job? Wow.

Eric: She never ceases to surprise.

Phyllis: Uh, no, I absolutely agree. I’d love to hear more about that conversation.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Look at you.

Ashland: What?

Victoria: You look like a weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

Ashland: [ Exhales sharply ] Well, I feel liberated now that this chapter of my life is closed. I mean, shutting down my office here and setting in motion the sales of my new york houses, it’s — I don’t know — it’s like a cleansing.

Victoria: I think you were right, what you were talking about last night, about making a clean break.

Ashland: You know, and after our meeting with the specialist, I feel optimistic. This new chemo cocktail he’s suggested makes sense.

Victoria: Well, I’m just glad you were able to pull some strings to get started right away and that he had such high praise for the oncologist in genoa city.

Ashland: Don’t get too excited. The doctor made it clear that this isn’t a miracle cure, but it does give us hope for more time together. And I want to savor this once-in-a-lifetime connection that I’ve finally found.

Nikki: Oh, there is something about a european vacation that just makes you feel like you’ve escaped to another world.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Thank you so much for my birthday trip. It’s always great to see leslie brooks in concert.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: And then, of course, we got to see noah and summer.

Victor: You know, no matter where we go, how long we stay away, I’ve always loved coming back home.

Nikki: Well, yes, of course. Me, too. But now I have a very big problem.

Victor: What? What problem could you have?

Nikki: How am I ever going to top this now for your birthday?

Victor: Oh, well, we’ll see.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: You know how? By just being with me. I love nothing more than to spend my birthday with you.

Adam: Welcome home.

Victor: Hey, son.

Nikki: We’re barely in the door, and here you are, wanting to talk business, I’m sure.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] That is not the only reason that I’m here. But we do have a lot to discuss. Is now a good time for a flare-up?

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Ashland: I have a lovely afternoon planned, but first, lunch.

Victoria: Mm. Well, I assume that you’ve made a reservation at one of your favorite fancy restaurants that most people couldn’t get into even if they tried.

Ashland: Oh, it’s a favorite, alright, and it’s impossible to get into. But that’s only because it’s a hole in the wall and only does take-out.

Victoria: Hole in the wall? Take-out, you? No.

Ashland: You just trust me, ’cause you are about to be transported. I’m gonna have them send over everything on their very limited menu. This is going to be the culinary equivalent of great sex.

[ Both laugh ]

Victoria: You know, um, when I was first attracted to you, it was for your savvy gamesmanship and your confidence, but now i really love this fun and easygoing side of you just as much.

Ashland: Well, I’m a slacker. Who’d believe it? Do you see what you’ve done to me? No, I wouldn’t be this way if you hadn’t come into my life.

Victoria: I just wish it could’ve been sooner.

Ashland: No, I can’t think like that. I’m just happy it happened at all, especially at a point in my life that felt so bleak.

Victoria: You’re right, we should just be grateful for the time that we have.

Ashland: Yeah, in a way, i have tara to thank. Once she revealed her true self, it set me free and made me ready to walk away from my old life and open up to the possibility of this.

Kyle: I honestly don’t think I could ever forgive tara if she knowingly was responsible for driving summer away. But still, I can’t understand why she would’ve gotten involved in something like this.

Jack: Sally can be very persuasive.

Kyle: But what could be in it for tara? Our family already accepted her and harrison with open arms. We welcomed her into our home, until she got back on her feet and her business deal with lauren is finalized.

Jack: We made it very clear the boy would be well cared for no matter what happened. She had nothing to worry about.

Kyle: So what more could she gain by getting involved in this plot to drive summer away?

Jack: I can only think of one thing.

Kyle: What?

Jack: You.

Phyllis: Wow, eric, I had no idea that sally came to you for summer.

Eric: She was very determined to get your daughter that job.

Angelina: Then I guess i should thank her for sending summer my way.

[ Cellphone rings ] Ah, sorry, I have to take this. Excuse me.

Eric: Of course.

Phyllis: Can you just take me through this step-by-step? Um, I mean, honestly, I didn’t know that you and sally were so close. I mean, she would come to you for help.

Eric: Actually, it was quite a surprise that she came asking for a favor. It really was.

Phyllis: Why?

Eric: Because sally doesn’t have the best history with my family or with forrester creations.

Phyllis: Oh, I didn’t know that either. I’m — all I know about her — i mean, it’s really not that much, but she wanted to make a new start. What happened with your family?

Eric: Well, I won’t bore you with the details. It’s sort of water under the forrester bridge. I was just impressed that she wanted to make a new start in genoa city, turn her life around. I was very happy to hear that she’s doing well with lauren. She’s very happy there. She’s making changes to help her resist her worst impulses. It’s good.

Phyllis: Yeah, it’s great. She’s really made a name for herself in her new home town.

Eric: You’re happy about this, aren’t you, this new job for summer?

Phyllis: Yes, this is great for summer. This is great. I just want — I’m interested — did sally tell you why she was coming to you for summer?

Eric: She said that summer was a good friend of hers and that summer admired marchetti, wanted to work there, but she didn’t want to appear ungrateful to lauren by going after the job herself, so…

Phyllis: Right. Okay, so she wanted you to recommend summer to ms. Marchetti so that angelina would come to summer herself and offer her the job, right?

Eric: Yes, yes. She, uh, wanted to keep her name out of it. She didn’t want to take any credit for it. She wanted to keep her name out of it completely.

Phyllis: Okay. I wonder why she didn’t go after the job herself.

Eric: I asked her the same thing, but she said she’s very happy with lauren, so there it is.

Phyllis: Well, that’s interesting, but you know that sally has summer’s old job at jcv.

Eric: Ah, well, she told me that was her dream job. She really did. So everything worked out for the best, didn’t it? Except that you don’t think so. I mean, you’re not here just to thank her for this job for summer. You’re here to dig for information. What’s going on here? What’s sally up to now? Hey, it’s me…your skin.

Phyllis: A very complicated series of events led me to believe that sally and ashland locke’s ex-wife had been working together to get summer out of town.

Eric: Why would they want that?

Phyllis: Let me just tell you it benefits them both.

Eric: Wow. Sally just showed up here out of the blue. If I had had any idea this was not above board, that she was up to her old tricks, I would never have complied. Nothing that girl does surprises me.

Phyllis: Yeah, she’s an operator, isn’t she?

[ Sighs ]

Eric: She showed up here and she took — she took advantage of my goodwill. That does not sit well with me. I really wanted to believe she’d changed.

Phyllis: Me, too, eric. Me, too.

Kyle: You think tara wants to get back together with me?

Jack: She’s newly single. Is it that outrageous to think she might want to rekindle her relationship with you?

Kyle: I have to admit, there have been moments when I thought I picked up on the vibe that tara was hoping that we could pick back up where we left off that summer in the hamptons.

Jack: Uh-huh. Have you talked to her about it?

Kyle: No. I chalked it up to her loneliness and the impending divorce and us living in the same house. It’s not like she ever did anything overt that made me think that was on her mind.

Jack: Well, that doesn’t mean it wasn’T.

Kyle: What we had was pretty intense, even fantasized about running away together, but that was then.

Jack: Okay, let me ask you something, and I need you to be honest with me, be honest with yourself. Is there any possibility you still have feelings for tara?

Kyle: No.

Jack: Okay, that’s a definitive answer.

Kyle: I’m not proud I had an affair with a married woman. I knew it was a mistake, and that’s why I put it behind me, moved on. If tara had never gotten pregnant with my child —

Jack: But she did get pregnant. And you stepped up for your son. You embraced fatherhood. Your love and commitment for harrison was evident for everyone to see. You’ve said again and again you couldn’t imagine your life without him.

Kyle: That’s all true. What’s your point?

Jack: Maybe we have to look at this from another perspective. As highly motivated as sally was to get summer out of jcv, to move halfway across the world, she didn’t have any leverage against her. Tara, on the other hand, did in harrison, the son you love, the son you would never want to be separated from.

Kyle: I can’t believe she would use harrison like that.

Jack: I don’t want to believe it either, but we have to follow the logic, wherever it may lead.

Victoria: Oh. “Roman holiday.” You know, that’s one of my favorite movies. Gregory peck — he was so suave and dashing.

Ashland: That he was. Just like me, I presume. You know, audrey hepburn won the academy award for her role. I had a crush on her like crazy when I was a boy. Those eyes, that smile, her innocent charm.

Victoria: Just like me, i presume.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] You know, we’re on our own little romantic holiday here, aren’t we?

Victoria: I guess so.

Ashland: The announcement of the locke/newman merger really stirred things up. Speculation about our personal relationship has seemed to be the story that everybody’s talking about.

Victoria: It’s a good story. Better than people know.

Ashland: I wholeheartedly agree. You know, this is a fascinating new world for me. Hanging around, leisurely eating good food, and watching classic movies. I could get used to this.

Victoria: Mm. I think you’d only last a few days before you went out of your mind with boredom.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] I think you got me on that one, but you’re pretty much the same way.

Victoria: Well, that’s because we’re doers. We, uh — we’re driven by the need to — to be on the move constantly. We have a passion for achievement. I don’t think that will ever change.

Ashland: Tell me more about that passion for achievement, our future. Talk to me about how we conquer the world.

Nikki: Noah and summer treated us like royalty. They really rolled out the red carpet.

Victor: They were so damn nice, we didn’t want to leave.

Nikki: [ Laughs ]

Adam: Well, it sounds perfect.

Nikki: I’ll spare you any more details, so you don’t have to keep pretending to be interested in our trip.

Adam: I’m genuinely happy that you two got away and you had that time together.

Nikki: I’m gonna check in on victoria. You two can talk.

Victor: Sweet love. So, how’s connor? Is he back?

Adam: Yes, and he’s still thrilled to be living at the ranch. First thing he wanted to do was to see his grandparents.

Victor: Well, we both are dying to see him. So, son, let’s get down to business. What’s happening with the preparation for the launch of the newman media?

Adam: Well, you will be pleased to know that we are moving at record speed. Marketing team is putting together a strong ad campaign. Should have the comps to you by the end of the week. I think you’ll find branding is on point.

Victor: Alright, and you’re spending a good amount of money on the media buy?

Adam: Mm-hmm. It’s a national buy with a heavy rotation focused on our target demos.

Victor: Very good. What else is on your mind?

Adam: The merger between locke communications group and newman enterprises and how we make it work for us. People everywhere living with type 2 diabetes

Jack: Let’s go over all the facts. Sally and tara had a confrontation in the elevator at the grand phoenix that was caught on security camera.

Kyle: And sally lied that she never saw what was in the text phyllis sent to tara from sally’s phone.

Jack: Tara claims she doesn’t even remember what was in the text, and yet it sent her running to sally.

Kyle: Yeah, and even without the audio, the video footage was definitely more than two coworkers sorting through their confusion. They were pretty upset about something.

Jack: And let’s not forget, they both had something to gain from summer leaving. Look, phyllis’ tactics aside, her little stunt really gave credence to the theory that sally and tara had been working together.

Kyle: And the conversation i overheard supports that, too.

Jack: Okay, if we accept that premise, then there’s only one possible scenario — tara was using her son as the leverage they needed to get summer out of the way. Summer was the obstacle to what each of them was trying to do.

Kyle: I still don’t think all the pieces fit together.

Jack: Let me give you another idea. Summer was definitely put in a difficult situation that she didn’t bargain for. But I have never known her to back down from a challenge. Never known her to not fight for what was hers. She was making room for harrison in the life you two were building.

Kyle: Yeah, but suddenly the situation was too much for her to handle.

Jack: Summer is tougher than that. She would’ve made room for tara in your lives because she knew you loved her and she knew she loved you.

Kyle: That’s the thing, dad, last words summer said to me were she didn’t love me anymore.

Phyllis: I just wanted to thank you so much, angelina. Would — summer’s dad and I, we’re so grateful to you. I mean, you’re really giving our daughter a chance to shine.

Angelina: She already is. Your daughter is smart. She’s — she’s creative, energetic, and delightful. She’s a real find.

Phyllis: Wow, that’s just music to my ears as a mother.

[ Chuckles ] Hey, do you mind if we take a picture?

Angelina: Of course not. Eric?

Eric: Yeah, let’s do it. Come on.

Phyllis: Summer would love this. Send it to her. Alright, let me get this. Alright.

Eric: Alright.

Phyllis: Here. It’s a better angle. Cheese. Aw, great.

Eric: Okay.

[ Speaks indistinctly ]

Angelina: Yeah.

[ Indistinct conversation ]

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Sally: [ Gasps ]

Lauren: Good news or bad news?

Sally: Good! Great, actually. I just got the sales numbers for the latest jcv pop-up boutique. They exceeded expectations.

Lauren: Ooh, that is good news.

Sally: Sorry, that wasn’t a very professional reaction.

Lauren: [ Chuckles ] Well, first of all, we’re not at the office, and second, your genuine enthusiasm is what makes you excel at your job. You really love what you do, don’t you?

Sally: I wake up every day excited to get to work, and I’m very grateful for this opportunity that you’ve given me.

Lauren: Well, I hope you remember that when I offered you the job, it was on a trial basis, and that trial is over.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Lauren: It’s time to make your position permanent.

Sally: [ Gasps ] Thank you so much for being the best boss and mentor and having so much faith in me.

Lauren: Aww. Well, congratulations. You earned it. All your hard work has paid off. You’re only getting what you deserve.

[ Chuckles ] Now, I need coffee.

[ Laughs ]

Sally: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Whatever gives you life

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Jack: I can only imagine how much that must have hurt to hear summer she didn’t love you. It was the only way she could think of to keep you from digging dipper into the real reason she was leaving.

Kyle: Which means she didn’t trust me to deal with the situation.

Jack: Which means she trusted tara locke to follow through with her threat to take harrison away and cut him out of your life.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Hold on. Oh, I got this conference call. I can’t reschedule this, okay? Hey. Just think about what I’ve said and we’ll talk some more, alright?

Kyle: Summer, it’s me. Things have taken a strange turn here at home. I really need to talk to you about it. Please, just call me back. I love you, summer. I miss you like crazy.

Victoria: So, picture this — we rent a villa on the cte d’azur and [Sighs] Our day starts off sleeping in. Then we wake up, we maybe do a little shopping in saint-tropez, a little gambling in monte carlo.

Ashland: Mais oui.

Victoria: And then, since we’re seven hours ahead, we spend our afternoons and our evenings on our e-mails and video conference calls, running our corporation together.

Ashland: Late dinners under the stars. And then we fall asleep in each other’s arms.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] And then we wake up and we do it all again.

Ashland: What a happy power couple we will be.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: And upon returning stateside, we jet around the country buying and selling various entities to expand our portfolio.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: I have so many things I want to experience with you. It is all so promising.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Victoria: Oh, it’s my mom. Excuse me for just a minute. Hi, mom. Welcome back. How was europe? Really?

Adam: You and I both know that this merger was pushed through too fast. Between ashland’s health crisis and victoria’s blind ambition to be ceo of a mega-corporation, there was some holes that were left unplugged. Leaves the company vulnerable, especially during what promises to be a messy transition.

Victor: Where are you going with this?

Adam: I propose that we start by siphoning off locke communications group’s talent. You’re still controlling figure of newman enterprises as chairman of the board. You’re in a position to complicate the merger.

Victor: In other words, you want me to jeopardize the merger, is that it?

Adam: We need to exploit the fact that many of locke’s employees are being asked to relocate to genoa city from new york. I have it on good authority that they’re not very happy about that or being employees of newman enterprises.

Victor: Do I need to remind you that we are headquartered in genoa city, as well? Why would it be an advantage to them to work for us?

Adam: Because we will allow them to stay in manhattan and do their jobs remotely.

Victor: Oh, I see.

Adam: We need to make our move on newman and locke before they become a threat to our media company.

Victor: Let me tell you something. I don’t want to go after anything that has to do with newman enterprises, okay?

Adam: [ Scoffs ] What?

Victor: I do not want to put at risk what victoria has accomplished.

Adam: Wow, um…okay. I can’t believe what I’m hearing. Before you left on your trip, you were going off on me because I didn’t care enough that we had lost out on the deal to locke’s company and you even accused me of losing my killer instinct. I mean, this is a smart move, one that will benefit us. It’s a move that we should make.

Victor: We will not make it.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, then apparently the only person that has lost their killer instinct, dad, is you. Alice loves the scent of gain so much,

she wished there was a way to

make it last longer.

Tara: You’ve got to stop texting me to meet with you. If anyone sees us, they’re just gonna get more suspicious.

Sally: Okay, I had to tell you this. Look… at this selfie that phyllis just sent me. She is in la with eric forrester and angelina marchetti. This woman is relentless.

Tara: This whole thing is unraveling. Kyle reached out to summer, left a message that there’s been a turn of events and that he needs to talk to her about it.

Sally: Okay, well, that’s not good. What else did he say?

Tara: I mean, after all this talk about letting her go, he ends the call by telling her he loves and he misses her. Does that sound like a man who’s moving on? This is all because phyllis just keeps getting kyle and jack worked up.

Sally: Okay, well, that woman is a menace. That’s okay, we can still control it.

Tara: Really? How?

Sally: I don’t know just yet, but I will figure it out. It’s what I do. I’m a survivor — always have been and I always will be.

Tara: That’s not very encouraging.

Sally: Listen to me, okay? Now is not the time to panic. You cannot let on that any of this is bothering you.

Tara: But it is. This is making me crazy.

Sally: Get a grip. You just have to keep playing the hardworking mother whose only concern is her son. Jack and kyle are not gonna force you out of their lives if that means losing harrison because they love that little boy.

Tara: You don’t know that. If they find out I blackmailed summer into leaving, they’ll turn against me. And what if they use that to take away harrison?

Sally: The courts are not about to side with a brand-new family who come in and try and force a mother out of a child’s life. You will be just fine, but you have to stay calm.

Tara: Don’t you get it? I can’T. My entire life is about to blow up. I mean, I am trying to build a future for my son. Kyle and jack let me live in their home. They set me up with fenmore’S. Everything depends on their kindness. But now kyle has it in his head that I’m materialistic.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] Okay, well, that’s rich, coming from a guy who grew up in the lap of luxury and had everything handed to him. But it does seem like you’re a little scared that you might be losing the lifestyle that you’ve become accustomed to.

Tara: I don’t need to live in a mansion, but because of this prenup, without the abbotts, I have nothing.

Sally: Man, it’s really too bad that you’re not more like me. Seriously, I can live alone and scrape by with barely anything, if need be, and I’ve needed to more times than I care to remember. I just have a feeling it would be a lot harder for you.

Tara: You don’t know me. I’m not playing at being a concerned mother. It’s who I am. Everything I have ever done is to give my son the best future he can have.

Sally: I am not the one you need to convince.

Victoria: Sorry about that. I had to catch up with things at the office. But my parents, they — they had a fabulous time on their vacation. And my mom, I mean, she made europe sound so appealing. Maybe we ought to book our trip to the cte d’azur right now.

Ashland: That’s a great idea. We can leave after we get everything up and running with the merger. We can make it our honeymoon. You heard me. You talked about your sudden and surprising love for me. Well…

[ Sighs ] I have fallen in love with you, too.

Adam: This idea is not coming out of nowhere. After you accused me of losing my edge, I suggested that we take a run for portions of locke’s company.

Victor: But I never committed to that.

Adam: Yeah. But remember how pissed you were to find out about the merger? I mean, she used the same bylaws that you put in place for yourself to make her move without board approval.

Victor: Right, and I think it was a damn clever move on her part.

Adam: This is just — it’s very different attitude you had at the time. You were even wondering why i wasn’t more worked up about it. You want to know the reason? Because it wouldn’t have changed a thing. The deal was already done. At that point, there was nothing that we could do about it, but now there is something we could do about it. And why, after victoria has done this, are you so reluctant to respond in kind?

Victor: Victoria made a very gutsy move. The kind of move that I would have made. And it took me by surprise.

Adam: As I’m sure she knew it would.

Victor: And it made me realize that she is the real power at newman enterprises.

Adam: That’s exactly what she’s always wanted.

Victor: Yeah. You know, she’s a hell of a ceo. Very sharp, level-headed, always concerned about the bottom line. I mean…she makes me proud, to be honest with you.

Adam: It’s all the more reason to stop her before she comes after newman media.

Victor: No, son, I will not do anything to jeopardize what she has accomplished.

Adam: Alright. Agreed. It was a savvy move. But we need to respond with a move of our own. It’s just business.

Victor: No, son, it ain’t just business. Never when you and your sister are involved. Don’t settle. Start your day with secret.

Eric: Phyllis, I want you to know how deeply I regret allowing sally to use me in this whole plot against your daughter.

Phyllis: Oh, don’t worry about it. It’s not your fault. I don’t blame you.

Eric: Good.

Phyllis: Thank you for giving me such enlightening information.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Eric: Alright, I have to go to this meeting. I have to go. I’m sorry. Look, let me know if there’s anything else I can do.

Phyllis: Oh, thank you. I mean, you’ve given me all the ammunition I need. I…I’ll [Sighs] Take it from here.

Eric: I don’t doubt that. Bye.

Phyllis: Bye.

Jack: Hey, how you doing? I know I dumped a lot of unpleasant ideas on you earlier.

Kyle: Yeah, I can’t stop thinking about what it means if you’re right. If tara would use our son that way and the sacrifice summer chose to make because of it.

Jack: It does kind of put a new spin on everything that’s happened.

Kyle: Yeah, if tara would tear apart my life like that, drive the woman I love away, the woman I was about to marry.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Jack: It’s from phyllis. “Don’t do anything until I get back. I found out something big.”

Sally: Whatever you do, you need to keep focused on your son and how phyllis is trying to create trouble where none exists.

Tara: That’s easy for you to say. I live with the abbotts. I have to keep up that façade 24/7.

Sally: Okay, I’m telling you, the more panicked you get, the more likely this whole thing is gonna blow up for the both of us.

Tara: And I’m telling you, i can take care of myself. I don’t need you lecturing me.

Sally: Just keep it together.

Adam: This isn’t about victoria. I’m not upset about losing out to the deal because it went to her. This is about locke communications group and what is best for our company.

Victor: And you think that’s going after newman enterprises?

Adam: What I know for a fact is there are many people that work for ashland’s company that are not happy with what they see as becoming a fold-in to newman enterprises. They’re ready to jump ship and come work for us.

Victor: Son, one day you will understand when your children grow up. Victoria is my daughter. I’m very proud of what she’s accomplished with this merger.

Adam: But just think about how much newman media has to gain.

Victor: But, son, there’s enough for all of us. This is not about, you know, all or nothing. I have an idea. You want to do something? Let’s go after billy boy abbott. Let’s go after chanccomm. Newman enterprises is off limits.

Ashland: You know, maybe this is all happening too fast, but i don’t care. Hell, I love that it’s happening so quickly, because only god knows how much time we have together. And the one thing I know for sure is I want that time to be glorious and I want to spend every moment of it with you, the woman I love. So, victoria newman… will you marry me?

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

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Liam: I know I’m keeping you from work.

Hope: Mm.

Liam: But I don’t care.

Hope: Uh, yeah. You are giving me a reason to hurry up and, uh, get this all done so we can have a little time together before the kids come home.

Liam: Mm, yeah. Oh, yeah. Oh. Yeah! Uh, I’m–I’m gonna finish my emails too. I don’t wanna slow you down.

Hope: All right, well, I just need to sign this one document.

Liam: Cool.

[ Phone chimes ] It’s steffy. It’s their wedding announcement. Steffy and finn are getting married.

Steffy: And my cousin zende usually works in here. He’s also a designer.

Jack: Wow. Is your whole family in the business, steffy?

Steffy: [ Laughing ] Yeah, yeah, pretty much.

Li: So lovely you’re all so close. It’s really nice meeting your dad, and your brother, and your grandfather. Brooke, too.

Steffy: Well, they were very excited to meet you too, li.

Finn: And now, they know my whole life story, with pictures. Thanks, mom.

Steffy: [ Laughing ]

Li: I know you don’t like to talk about yourself, finn. Your fiancée didn’t even know you were adopted.

Finn: Well, until we had hayes, I never really thought about it. And you guys are my parents.

Steffy: And you raised an incredible son.

Hope: Steffy sent the announcement to you, too?

Liam: [ Laughing ] Not just to me. It’s–it’s all over social media.

Hope: [ Laughing ] Well, they’re obviously excited for their wedding.

Finn: Yeah. Well, they’re not waiting around, are they?

Hope: No, when finn proposed, I thought they might get married right away.

Liam: Yeah, but you know, there was a lot going on. Baby and all that.

Hope: Well now, they can have the big celebration that they deserve.

Liam: Yeah.

Hope: I’m really happy for them both.

Liam: Me too.

Hope: It feels like a big step forward, for all of us. I mean, you’re finally home. We’re enjoying our family together. And steffy has met the man that she wants to spend the rest of her life with.

Steffy: Just gave them a behind-the-scenes tour.

Eric: Oh, that’s great.

Li: It’s fascinating.

Eric: You just missed phyllis summers.

Steffy: Oh, really? She came in from genoa city?

Eric: Yes, and it was a quick trip. She had to get back for–for a meeting. She, uh, was sorry to miss you. She wanted me to give you her best wishes for this wonderful time in your lives. So, um, how was the tour?

Steffy: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Oh, you have built a very impressive business, eric.

Eric: Thank you. But I have to give my children and my grandchildren credit for what it’s become.

Li: Steffy says you’re still very much involved.

Steffy: Oh, yes, you are working on a fabulous collection.

Eric: Yes, I am, and I have some wonderful new ideas. One in particular, I think you’d be interested in.

Steffy: What is it?

Eric: How would you like to get married at my house?

Steffy: At your house?

Eric: I mean, you have a wonderful home. I love your place. But it’s up here, it’s at the ocean. It’s beautiful, right?

Steffy: I mean, having a wedding at your house, that’s family tradition, and I–I would love… well, it’s–it’s really up to both of us. Would you wanna do it?

Finn: Uh, yes, what…

Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, we would love to. It’s so wonderful how much you wanna make this day so perfect for us.

Eric: Good. Makes me very happy.

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Hope: You’re really happy for steffy?

Liam: [ Laughing ] Y-yes. Hell yes, I am. Finn’s a good guy.

Hope: He adores her.

Liam: And, he adores kelly, which is a big deal for me.

Hope: Steffy can depend on him, and kelly can too.

Liam: Right.

Hope: He wants to be a good stepfather to her.

Liam: Yeah, and I think steffy believes that he will be.

Hope: And what about you?

Liam: Like… for… I just–I just want kelly to be loved by everyone in her life. That’s my thing. I mean, it’s–it’S… yeah, no, nobody’s gonna love kelly as much as I do. But that doesn’t mean I’m jealous of finn’s relationship with her. Or his relationship with steffy, for that matter.

Hope: Good. I’m glad to hear that. I mean, obviously, you and steffy are always going to be connected. And you know, sure, at times, that has been difficult to accept. But we’ve all been through a lot together. And sure, steffy and I have always been rivals, but we don’t want it to affect the kids. We can only keep fighting these same battles over and over again so many times. I–I really do think this wedding is the beginning of a new chapter for all of us.

Steffy: My grandfather’s house is gorgeous. It’s the perfect spot for a wedding.

Eric: Yeah, we’ve hosted quite a few, but I think this one would be extra special. You know, your relationship, the two of you, it’s been an absolute inspiration.

Li: Finn says your family’s been very supportive.

Eric: Yeah, we–we find finn very interesting, yeah.

[ Both laughing ] No, we appreciate very much this extraordinary young man that you’ve raised, and how happy he’s made my granddaughter. I hope you’re aware that she likes to do things her own way. You know that.

Steffy: Oh, yeah, okay. I’m a little unconventional, but the more I think about it, I–I want our wedding to be about–about family.

Jack: I am so sorry that your mother can’t get back for the ceremony.

Steffy: Thank you. I was really hoping she could be my matron of honor. But since she can’t be there… it’d be really important for me to have someone else, if it’s okay with you.

Eric: It’s your wedding, you can have anyone you like.

Steffy: Okay, good, um… because I would… I would love to have my grandmother.

Eric: I get it. So, you wanna put stephanie’s portrait back up above the mantle?

Steffy: I would love that. Uh, my–my grandmother, she’s not just my namesake. Um, she was everything to me. I went to her for support and advice. I mean, she was one tough cookie, but she loved this family more than anyone.

Eric: She would be very proud of the woman you’ve become. It’s a great idea to have her at the wedding. Of course.

Steffy: [ Chuckles ] Thank you.

Eric: Yeah. Oh, I–I would love to tell you both about stephanie, and I will one of these days. But I have to–I have a meeting across town, I’m sorry.

Jack: Oh, please, excuse us. Um, didn’t you want to get back to the house to check on hayes and kelly?

Finn: Yes, uh, before amelia takes kelly to her class.

Eric: All right, I’ll see you both very soon.

Li: Okay, all right.

Eric: Bye-bye.

Li: See you soon.

Eric: Good to see you again.

Jack: Pleasure.

Eric: See you soon.

Steffy: Um, I’m gonna just, uh, I’ll be a little longer. I’m just gonna, um, do some wedding things real quick.

Finn: Okay, do you want our help?

Steffy: No, no, no, it’s fine, it’s fine.

Finn: Yeah?

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: Okay.

Steffy: I love you.

Li: Okay, bye, steffy.

Steffy: Bye.

Hope: But I wanna start introducing the–

[ Phone chimes ] Oh.

Steffy: Hey.

Hope: Liam and I saw your announcement. Congratulations.

Steffy: Thanks. Where are you?

Hope: We’re at the cabin.

Steffy: Can I stop by? It’s important.

Hope: Sure. Yeah, we’ll be here.

Liam: Steffy coming over?

Hope: Mm-hmm, and she says it’s important. I wonder what she wants to see us about. Ok everyone, our mission is to provide complete,

Finn: Thanks, amelia. Have fun, kelly. I’ll see you when you get home, honey. Hayes still sleeping?

Li: All wrapped up like a little burrito.

Finn: Oh, you are a pro.

Jack: Where’s kelly off to?

Finn: Uh, tumbling class.

Li: You two are so cute together.

Finn: Oh, I know. I love being her stepdad.

Jack: Do you get along with her father?

Finn: Uh, we’re respectful.

Li: Liam, is it?

Finn: Liam spencer. He’s a–he’s a good dad. He loves kelly, and he cares for steffy too. But, uh, put it this way. They have a long, complicated history. He’s not a bad person, just not the right one for steffy.

Li: They had a bad relationship?

Finn: Uh, she could never feel secure with him. Too many… surprises. But when steffy and i got together, I freed her from that cycle. She can depend on me. And even my jokes are reliable. The last thing that I would ever wanna do is bring any complications into her life.

Liam: So, steffy wanted to see us both?

Hope: Yep.

Liam: I mean, that’s gotta be about the wedding, right?

Hope: I don’t know. I don’T… know if she’d even want to involve us in that.

Liam: [ Laughing ]

Hope: So…

Liam: Yeah, maybe not–maybe not us. But did–but how did she–like, she said it was important, you said. So, did she sound stressed or…

Hope: No, it was just–it was a quick phone call. It just–it just sounded like she had a lot to get done.

Liam: But like from her tone, was it good news or bad news? ‘Cause she’s gonna tell us something.

Hope: Well, I think we’re about to find out.

Liam: I know, but I wanna– I wanna prepare myself. If it’s bad news, I…

Hope: Hi!

Liam: Hey!

Steffy: Hi.

Hope: Come on in. Congratulations again.

Steffy: Thank you. Hey.

Liam: Congratulations.

Steffy: Thanks. Finn and I are very excited.

Liam: I bet kelly’s excited too.

Steffy: Oh my gosh, you should see her. She’s already, like, practicing her flower girl walk.

Liam: Aw.

Steffy: It is so cute.

Hope: Aw.

Steffy: Finn’s parents are so charmed.

Liam: Are his folks in town?

Steffy: Yeah, jack and li. Yeah, they’ll–they’ll be at the ceremony. It’s perfect timing.

Hope: Well, that’s coming up fast, isn’t it?

Steffy: Yeah, yeah. My–my grandfather offered to have it at his house. He didn’t know if I wanted something traditional, but you know, I–I say why not? It’s a new chapter. And it’s, you know, my family’s home, we have so much history.

Hope: Mm.

Liam: Mm-hmm.

Hope: Well, I agree. I mean, it does feel like a new chapter for all of us.

Steffy: Yeah, that’s exactly what I want my wedding to be about. Just something new, you know. We’re honoring the past, and looking towards the future. Actually, my–my grandfather’s gonna put my grandmother, her portrait on the wall. It’s gonna be so nice.

Liam: Oh, that’s a nice touch.

Steffy: Yeah, it is, especially since my mom’s not gonna be there. But I’m–I’m still trying to figure out a way to pull the family together. Finn has brought so many incredible changes in my life. I mean, there’s so many times our–our relationship could have gone off the tracks. But he made sure that didn’t happen, and he always knew that we had a future, and he wouldn’t let anything get in the way.

Hope: Well, that’s certainly something to celebrate.

Steffy: That’s why I came by. I know our announcement was a little impersonal.

Liam: Oh, no, stop.

Steffy: But finn and I are just so happy, and we want everyone to know it. The actual ceremony, I think it’s gonna be a little more private.

Liam: Sure.

Steffy: Intimate, yeah.

Hope: It’s your day. It should be whatever you want it to be.

Liam: Exactly. The last thing that you need right now is drama.

Steffy: Yeah. You’re right. Finn helped me get to a place of real peace. And that’s what I want my wedding to be about. A new start. A fresh start. That’s why I’m–I’m really hoping you’d agree to be there.

Hope: Us?

Liam: You sure you want us at your wedding?

Steffy: I do. To be a thriver

Finn: Yeah, I know it seems like steffy’s lived this charmed life with all these advantages. And–and she’s had that. But what’s really remarkable about her is how much she has overcome.

Li: We’d never presume to know what someone else has been through, finn.

Jack: Everybody has their own challenges to face.

Finn: Steffy’s been carrying a lot on her own. And when we first got together, I wanted her to change that. And I’m not slamming liam. I’m sure his intentions were good. But his follow-through was not. For whatever reason, he could never make steffy a priority. I do.

Li: And she’s lucky for it.

Finn: No, we both are. She’s given me so much. Our love, and kelly, and hayes. You know, I’ve always found purpose in my job. How I’ve been proud, especially following in my mom’s footsteps and becoming a doctor. But our family is so much more. It’s–it’S… I mean, I can’t even put it into words.

Jack: We’re parents, son. We understand.

Finn: Yeah, and I know steffy feels that too. I wanna make sure she always feels that way. She deserves a smooth, serene, drama-free life.

Li: Mm. Well, I’m confident that you will bring steffy nothing but joy.

Steffy: Thanks, mom.

Li: Right, jack?

Hope: You want us at your wedding? I mean, of course we want to support you.

Steffy: Well, you and liam are part of the family. We always wanted to put the kids first, give them a sense of connection.

Liam: Actually, I think we’ve done a really good job of that.

Steffy: Yeah, we have. But honestly, this is more than the kids. Like, our history… it doesn’t have to be a negative thing. The forresters, and spencers, and finnegans, we could really just be like a big, messy family.

Liam: [ Chuckles ]

Steffy: I’d–I’d like that. I believe that could happen.

Hope: I do too.

Steffy: So, you’ll be there?

Liam: Yes, steffy. Absolutely, we’ll be there.

Steffy: Great. Thank you.

Hope: No, thank you.

Liam: Yeah.

Steffy: Hope, I know we’ve been in this, like, vicious tug-of-war. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and I know we vowed that we were gonna stop it, and didn’t always work out, but…

Hope: No, and that was frustrating, because I–I know we can do better.

Steffy: I know. We have. Especially recently. I really think that we’re moving forward. Which is why I would like to do something to acknowledge that. I’m starting a new life with finn. You’re happy with liam. We have beautiful children, we’re strong accomplished women, and we need to be there for each other. Which is why I’d be very grateful if you’d be at the altar with me.

Hope: At the altar?

Steffy: Yeah, if you were my matron of honor.

Hope: W-wait, you want me to be part of the ceremony?

Steffy: I would absolutely love that. And we could get ready together, we could plan the wedding. Think about what it would mean to our daughters. Honestly, imagine what it would have been like for us if our moms actually got along. This would mean a lot to me.

Hope: And to me. I mean, so, so much.

Steffy: So, you–you’ll do it?

Hope: Yes.

Steffy: Yes! Oh!

Hope: Yes, of course! I’d be honored to stand for you, steffy.

Steffy: Oh, really?

Hope: Yes.

Steffy: Oh. I’m really excited about this. No, I–I can’t wait to tell finn. This has just–this made my wedding even more exciting. Thank you, this is gonna be a day we’re never gonna forget.

[ Laughing ]

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Y&R Update Tuesday, August 3 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Christine

Young & The Restless Update

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Kyle came downstairs, and Jack noted that he was getting a late start. Kyle confided that he’d barely slept, because his mind kept replaying the video of Tara and Sally in the elevator. He couldn’t stop wondering if they were involved in Summer leaving town. Jack wanted to know that too. Kyle hated thinking about Harrison’s mom that way, but he overheard her on the phone with Sally. Tara had sounded relieved that they both gave Kyle and Jack the same excuse about the video. Tara had said “you handled it as well as you could,” to Sally. Jack thought that sounded damning, but not exactly incriminating. He suggested Kyle confront Tara. Kyle wasn’t sure he was ready to do that, because he was scared she would take off with his son. He said Tara had primary physical custody, and she legally shared parental rights with Ashland. “In the eyes of the law, I have no rights whatsoever,” Kyle said. He’d submitted the paternity paperwork, but that was it. It never occurred to him how precarious this situation could get. Harrison had only been with them for a short time, but he couldn’t imagine his life without his son. Jack felt the same way. Jack asked if Kyle could forgive Tara if she was involved in getting Summer out of town. He didn’t think he could. He also didn’t understand why Tara would’ve gotten involved in something like this. Jack said Sally could be very persuasive, but Kyle still struggled to figure out what Tara had to gain. “You,” Jack replied.

Kyle admitted there had been moments when he sensed that Tara wanted to pick up from where they left off in the Hamptons. He’d chalked it up to loneliness and their living under the same roof. He said that what he and Tara once had was pretty intense, but that was the past. Jack asked if there was any chance Kyle still had feelings for Tara. Kyle delivered an emphatic no. He wasn’t proud of the affair, he knew it was a mistake, and he put it behind him and moved on. Kyle said that if Tara had never gotten pregnant… Jack noted that Tara did get pregnant, though, and Kyle stepped up and had said he couldn’t imagine his life without Harrison. Jack said, as motivated as Sally was to get Summer out of JCV and out of town, she didn’t have any leverage against Summer. “Tara, on the other hand, did. In Harrison, the son you love. The son you would never want to be separated from,” Jack stated. Kyle couldn’t believe Tara would use Harrison like that. Jack didn’t want to believe it either, but they had to follow the logic wherever it lead.

Jack decided they should go over all the facts. Sally and Tara had a confrontation in the hotel elevator. Kyle noted that Sally lied that she didn’t know what was in the text Phyllis sent to Tara. Jack added that Tara claimed she didn’t even remember what the text said, yet it sent her running to Sally. Even without the audio, it was clear Tara and Sally were upset. And they both had something to gain from Summer leaving. Jack said, Phyllis’ tactics aside, her stunt gave credence to the theory that Sally and Tara were working together. Kyle said the conversation he overheard supported that too. Jack said, if they supported that premise, there was only one possible scenario – Tara used her son to get Summer out of the way. Kyle didn’t think all the pieces fit together. Jack said Summer was definitely put in a difficult situation, but he’d never known her to back down. He said she’d been making room for Harrison in the life she and Kyle were building. Kyle said the situation was suddenly too difficult for Summer to handle. Jack said Summer was tougher than that, and she would’ve made room for Tara in their lives because Summer knew Summer and Kyle loved each other. Kyle noted that the last thing Summer said to him was that she didn’t love him anymore.

Jack was sure it hurt to hear that, but he believed Summer said it to keep Kyle from digging deeper into her real reason for leaving. Kyle felt like Summer didn’t trust him to take care of this, but Jack didn’t agree. “She trusted Tara Locke to follow through with her threat to take Harrison away and cut him out of your life,” he said. Jack got a business call he had to take, but he told Kyle they’d talk later. Jack left the room. Kyle called Summer. Tara came home and overheard Kyle leaving a message. He said things had taken a strange turn, and he really needed to talk to her. “I love you Summer. I miss you like crazy.” Tara slipped back out the door without Kyle ever knowing she was there.

Phyllis was in LA with Eric Forrester and Angelina Marchetti. Phyllis greeted both warmly and thanked Angelina for meeting her. Angelina was happy to do anything for Summer’s mother. Eric told Phyllis that she was beautiful, as always. She thanked him and said Lauren sent her love. Eric told Angelina that he and Phyllis met when she was doing Restless Style. He added that she had a beautiful boutique hotel now that was a smash hit. He asked what brought her to LA. She pretended she was there on hotel business, and she’d wanted to meet the fabulous woman who made her daughter creative director. She said thanks. Angelina felt she should be thanking Phyllis for raising such a brilliant young woman. Phyllis kept her composure when Angelina said she was grateful Eric recommended Summer, and when he replied that Sally was the one who asked him to do so. Eric said Sally never ceased to surprise. Phyllis said she’d love to hear more about this recommendation.

Angelina walked away for a phone call. Phyllis asked Eric to take her through this step by step. She didn’t realize he and Sally were so close. He clarified that Sally didn’t have the best history with his family or with Forrester Creation. She asked what happened, but he said it was water under the bridge. He was happy that Sally had made a new start in Genoa City and that she was making changes to resist her worst impulses. He asked if Phyllis was happy about Summer’s job. She said it was great, then she shifted gears and asked if Sally mentioned her motivations for getting Summer the job. He told her what Sally said – Summer was a good friend who wanted the job at Marchetti, but she didn’t want to pursue it because that might appear ungrateful to Lauren. He added that Sally wanted to keep her name out of it. Phyllis smiled and wondered why Sally didn’t go after the Marchetti job. Eric said he asked Sally the same thing, but she said she was happy with Lauren. Phyllis mentioned that Sally had Summer’s old job. Eric said Sally told him that was her dream job. He suggested that everything worked out for the best, but Phyllis’s stiff smile told him otherwise. He realized she was here to dig for information, and he asked what Sally was up to now. Phyllis told Eric that a complicated series of events lead her to believe Sally and Ashland Locke’s ex wife worked together to get Summer out of town. He said Sally showed up at his business out of the blue. If he’d had any idea she was up to her old tricks, he never would’ve complied. He was not pleased that Sally took advantage of his goodwill. He’d really wanted to believe she’d changed. Phyllis said she did too.

Angelina returned, and Phyllis thanked her on behalf of herself and Nick, for giving their daughter a chance. Angelina had a lot of flattering things to say about Summer. Phyllis asked if they could take a picture, and Angelina said of course. Smiling, the trio posed for a pic, then Phyllis sent it to someone. Later, Angelina was gone again, and Eric let Phyllis know how deeply he regretted letting himself be used in Sally’s scheme against her daughter. She didn’t blame him. She thanked him for the enlightening information. He had to go to a meeting, but he said to let him know if there was anything he could do. She said she’d take it from here.

At Crimson Lights, Sally was on the phone with her grandma. She said Phyllis was dangerous and could ruin everything. Sally received the photo of Phyllis with Eric and Angelina and gasped. Lauren entered at the same time and asked if it was good news or bad. Sally pretended she was reacting to the great sales numbers from the new boutique. Lauren said Sally excelled at her job. “You really love what you do, don’t you?,” she asked. Sally said she woke up every day excited to get to work. She was grateful for the opportunity Lauren gave her. Lauren made Sally the permanent president of JCV. Sally thanked Lauren for being the best boss and mentor. Lauren said all Sally’s hard work paid off. “You’re only getting what you deserve,” Lauren added. Lauren went to place an order, and Sally stared at the photo again.

“You’ve got to stop texting me to meet with you!,” Tara snapped at Sally. They were at Chancellor Park. Tara was concerned someone would see them together and get more suspicious. Sally showed Tara the photo Phyllis sent her. Tara said the whole thing was unraveling. She told Sally about Kyle’s message to Summer. She said, after all the talk about letting Summer go, he ended the call saying he loved and missed her. “Does that sound like a man who’s moving on? This is all because Phyllis just keeps getting Kyle and Jack worked up,” Tara said. Sally said Phyllis was a menace, but it was okay, they could control this. Tara demanded to know how. Sally wasn’t sure just yet, but she was a survivor, so she’d figure something out. Tara didn’t find that very comforting. Sally said that this wasn’t the time to panic. She told Tara to get a grip and keep playing the hardworking mother who was only concerned about her son. She was sure that Jack and Kyle wouldn’t force Tara out because that could mean losing Harrison. Tara said that if they found out she blackmailed Summer into leaving, they’d turn against her. She was afraid they’d try to take Harrison from her. Sally said the courts would never side with a brand new family who was trying to cut out a child’s mother.

Sally said Tara would be fine if she stayed calm. Tara yelled that she couldn’t, because her life was about to blow up – she was trying to build a future for her son, Kyle and Jack let her into their home, they set her up at Fenmore’s. Everything depended on their kindness. But now Kyle thought she was materialistic. Sally thought that was rich coming from a guy who grew up in the lap of luxury and had everything handed to him. However, Sally did think it seemed like Tara was scared she was going to lose the lifestyle she was accustomed to. Tara said she didn’t need to live in a mansion, but because of the prenup, she had nothing without the Abbotts. Sally said it was too bad Tara wasn’t like her. Sally could scrape by with nearly nothing, if need be, and she had more times than she cared to remember. Tara said Sally didn’t know her. She wasn’t playing at being a concerned mother – it was who she really was, and everything she’d ever done had been to give her son the best future he could have. Sally said she wasn’t the one Tara needed to convince. Sally told Tara to focus on her son and how Phyllis was creating trouble where none existed. Tara said this wasn’t easy for her – she lived with the Abbotts, and she had to keep up this facade 24/7. Sally said the more panicked Tara got, the more likely this would blow up. Tara spat that she could take care of herself, and she didn’t need a lecture from Sally. Sally told Tara to keep it together, and she left.

Back at the Abbott house, Jack talked with Kyle. Kyle couldn’t stop thinking about Jack’s theory. Did Tara would use their son and did Summer make a sacrifice because of it? He thought about whether Tara would tear apart his life and drive away the woman he was about to marry. Phyllis texted Jack that she found out something big and told him not to do anything until she got back.

At the main house, Nikki thanked Victor for her birthday trip. She said there was something about a European vacation that made you feel like you escaped to another world. It was nice to see Leslie Brooks in concert, and Noah and Summer. He said he always loved coming home. She did too. She wasn’t sure how she was going to top this for his birthday. “By just being with me. I’d love nothing more than to spend my birthday with you,” he replied. Adam walked in and welcomed them home. “We’re barely in the door and here you are,” Nikki sighed, “wanting to talk business, I assume.” Adam said he and Victor had a lot to discuss.

Nikki told Adam about the trip, then she said she’d spare him more details so he didn’t have to pretend to be interested. He said he was genuinely happy Nikki and Victor had that time together. Nikki decided to go check in on Victoria, so she left the room. Victor asked if Connor was back. Adam said he was and the first thing he wanted to do was see his grandparents. Victor asked about the launch of Newman Media. Things were going very well. Adam wanted to talk about the Newman Enterprises-Locke Communications merger and how to make it work for them. He said the merger was pushed through too fast – between Ashland’s health crisis, and Victoria’s blind ambition to be CEO of a mega-corporation, there were some holes that were left unplugged and left the company vulnerable. He thought they should siphon off Locke Communications’ Group’s talent. He said that Victor was chairman of the board at Newman, so he could complicate the merger. Adam said they needed to exploit the fact that many of Locke’s employees were being asked to relocate to Genoa City. He had it on good authority that they weren’t happy about that or about being employed by Newman. Victor noted that Newman Media was in Genoa City as well, so why would it be an advantage to work for them. Adam said they’d allow them to stay in Manhattan and do their jobs remotely. Victor said he didn’t want to go after anything that had to do with Newman Enterprises. Adam was caught off guard. Victor didn’t want to put Victoria’s accomplishments at risk. Adam didn’t understand. He recalled that Victor had gone off on him for not caring enough that they lost out on the deal for Locke’s company. He said Victor even accused him of losing his killer instinct. He believed this was a smart move for them to make. “We will not make it,” Victor declared. “Well then, apparently, the only person that has lost their killer instinct, Dad, is you,” Adam replied.

Adam noted that prior to this, he suggested trying to get portions of Locke’s company. Victor said he never committed to that. Adam reminded Victor how angry he was when he heard about the merger. He stated that Victoria even used the same bylaws Victor put in place for himself, to make the move without board approval. Victor thought that Victoria’s move was clever. Adam said this was just a very different attitude than Victor had before. Adam remembered Victor wondering why Adam wasn’t more worked up about the merger. Adam said he wasn’t worked up at the time, because there was nothing they could do about it, but now there was something that could be done. He didn’t understand why Victor was so reluctant to respond the same way Victoria did. Victor said Victoria made a gutsy move – the kind he would’ve made, and it took him by surprise. “It made me realize that she is the real power at Newman Enterprises,” Victor admitted. Adam said that was what Victoria always wanted. Victor thought his daughter was a hell of a CEO, and he was proud of her. Adam said that was all the more reason to stop Victoria before she came after Newman Media. Victor said he wouldn’t jeopardize what Victoria accomplished. Adam said they had to respond with a move of their own – “It’s just business,” he contended. “No, son. It ain’t just business. Never when you and your sister are involved,” Victor replied.

Adam said it wasn’t about Victoria. He wasn’t upset that he lost the merger to her. It was about Locke Communications Group and what was best for Newman Media. He said there were a lot of Locke employees who were willing to jump ship and work for them. Victor thought that Adam would understand once his children were grown. “Victoria is my daughter. I am very proud of what she has accomplished with this merger. Adam implored Victor to think about what Newman Media had to gain. Victor said there was enough for all of them – it wasn’t all or nothing. He thought they should go after Billy Boy. He was adamant that Newman Media was off limits, though.

In the Manhattan penthouse, Victoria commented that it looked like a weight had been lifted off Ashland’s shoulders. He felt liberated now that he’d closed this chapter by shutting down his office and preparing to sell his NY homes. She thought he was right last night when he talked about making a clean break. He felt optimistic after meeting with the specialist. The chemo cocktail Dr. Ferguson suggested made sense to Ashland. She was glad he was able to pull some strings to get started right away and that Dr. Ferguson had such high praise for the oncologist in Genoa City. He cautioned her not to get too excited, because the doctor made it clear it wasn’t a miracle cure, but it gave them hope for more time together. He wanted to savor the once in a lifetime connection they had.

Ashland said he had a lovely day planned, but first they’d have lunch. She assumed he was going to take her to some exclusive fancy restaurant he loved, but he said his favorite place was a hole in the wall that only did takeout. He promised her that that food was the culinary equivalent of sex. They laughed, and she said she was initially attracted to his confidence and savvy gamesmanship, but she was also loved this easygoing side just as much. He said he wouldn’t be this way if she hadn’t come into his life. He was happy to have her, especially at the point in his life that felt so bleak. He mused that, in a way he had Tara to thank – when she revealed her true self, it set him free and opened him up to the possibility of things with Victoria.

Victoria and Ashland finished watching Roman Holiday. It was one of her favorites. Gregory Peck was so suave and dashing. “Just like me, I suppose,” he replied. He mentioned that Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award for her role. He’d had a crush on her as a boy. Her eyes, that smile, that innocent charm. “Just like me, I presume,” Victoria replied. He told her they were on their own romantic holiday here. He said that the announcement of the merger stirred things up, and everyone seemed to be talking about the story of their relationship. She said it was a good story. He said this was a fascinating new world for him, lounging around, eating great food, watching classic movies. He thought he could get used to this, but she believed he’d be bored out of his mind in a few days. He knew she was the same way. She said they were doers, driven and with a passion for achievement. He wanted to hear more about their future. He asked her to tell him how they’d conquer the world. Victoria told Ashland to picture them renting a villa on the Cote d’Azur. Their day would start off sleeping in, then they’d shop in Saint-Tropez, gamble in Monte Carlo, then they’d spend their afternoons and evenings on conference calls running their business together. He said they’d have dinner under the stars, then sleep in each other’s arms. He said once they were stateside, they’d jet around the country buying and selling and expanding their portfolio. There were so many things he wanted to experience with her. Nikki called, and Victoria excused herself. Ashland winced and massaged his chest.

Victoria returned and told Ashland that she had to catch up with the office. Her mom made Europe sound so appealing. Maybe they should book their trip to the Cote d’Azur. He said that they could do it after the merger was up and running. “We can make it our honeymoon,” he said, which caught her off guard. He told her he’d fallen in love with her too. He said maybe it was happening too fast, but he didn’t care. He actually loved that it was happening so quickly, because only God knew how much time they had together. He knew he wanted that time to be glorious, and he wanted to spend every moment of it with her, the woman he loved. He officially proposed.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Eva Diaz

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Adam and Victor argue because Adam wants to jeopardize the merger between Locke Communications and Newman Enterprises. Victor doesn’t want to jeopardize anything Victoria has accomplished because he has finally realized that Victoria is the right person.

Kyle and Jack finally put the pieces together about how Sally and Tara forced Summer to leave town. Tara listens to Jack and Kyle from the stairs worried that she will have nothing if Jack and Kyle turn against her.

Phyllis talks to Eric Forrester and Angelina Marchetti in Los Angeles and gets confirmation about Sally and Tara’s scheme. Phyllis sends a picture of herself with Eric and Angelina to Sally to prove to her that she knows everything.

Kyle calls Summer to tell her he loves and misses her and they need to talk.

Phyllis sends a text to Jack telling him not to do anything until she returns from Los Angeles she has something big to tell him.

Ashland’s doctor puts him on a drug cocktail that will give him more time with Victoria and he also recommends a doctor in Genoa City to help him continue his treatment. Ashland is happy at the prospect of getting to spend more time with Victoria so he gets down on one knee and asks Victoria to marry him.

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GH Transcript Monday, August 2, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

despite our conversation the other day. I was angry. You made that very clear. But I love you, we’re family, and nothing’s ever gonna change that. Good. But auntie, you have to stop inserting yourself in my relationships. Hey, trina. Trina, how you doing? I’m okay. Yeah, okay. Yeah. Would you care to join us? Have csu do another sweep of the sub-basement. The bureau knows their stuff when it comes to criminals like peter august, but I would put my money on our forensics team any day of the week. Thanks. Hey. Hi. Do you have some time to grab a cup of coffee? I actually just went on my break and — no, I can’T. I’m sorry. Yeah. Yeah, yeah. I’m sure you’re so busy with the peter august investigation. Well, when you come up for air, I’d love to get together. Maybe we can talk or — portia, I’m sorry, I — I can’t do this. Um… I know that you and curtis kissed. Nina: Hey. I didn’t expect to see you back so soon. I di dn’t expectto see you so soon. Yeah, I asked phyllis for a spare set of keys because I figured the least I can do is help open this place up.

[ Sighs ] What? Nothing. Oh, no. It’s definitely something. What is it? It just — it looks like you belong here. That’s all. Yes. Okay, how about a step?

[ Doorbell rings ] I’ve got it.

[ Sighs ] Mom. Hi, sweetheart. You look wonderful. Is everything okay? I — I don’t — what are you doing here? I came to see my grandson on his birthday.

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Jordan, I am so, so sorry. Portia, you didn’t do anything wrong. Curtis and i are getting a divorce. I’m just — I’m exhausted after a long day, and I don’t have it in me to be anything but honest about how I’m feeling. I — of course. I get it. I wasn ‘t really sure how to go about this, either — you know, how to talk to you about it. I was just hoping that we could chat before you and curtis spoke. When did he tell you? He didn’T. I saw the two of you together. I don’t want to interrupt your meal. I was just picking up some food before meeting my mom at the hospital. Oh, you’re not interrupting anything. We’re finished here, right? Yeah, I couldn’t eat another bite. And I have an errand to run anyhow. Thank you so much for this. Any time, aunt stella. Bye. Trina: Bye. So, um, portia tells me that she mentioned that she told you about us. So I got time, if you want to talk. Oh, like I said, I can’t stay. Are you sure? Because it looks like you got something on your mind. So, do you know if lenny is out of surgery already? No, but phyllis wants me to, you know, tend bar. She doesn’t want me sitting with her at the hospital waiting. Yeah, it’s one less thing for her to worry about. Yeah, and she also knows that I was trying to stop her from micromanaging the staff.

[ Laughing ] Yeah. That’s right. So was there any indication from the hospital of how serious lenny’s condition may be? No, they have to assess the growths on the pancreas before they can figure out what stage that the cancer is in.

If it’s cancer. Yeah. Yeah. But phyllis is hopeful, and thanks to you. But I don’t know if that’s a blessing or a curse. This must be the birthday boy.

[ Sighs ] He’s gotten so big.

[ Door closes ] Hey, uh, brook lynn, would you mind taking wiley to the den, please? Would I mind? I love this guy. Come, let’s go draw a picture for bailey. Let’s go. Can’t believe he’s 3 years old already. I can’t believe a lot of things. Hey, could you guys give us a minute alone with harmony, please? Of course. You know where to find us.

[ Sighs ] I’m sure you have questions. Just — just one. Why did you come back now?

I’m wrong, but I thoughtwe had buried the hatchet after everything that went down with your dad. We did. Honestly, there’s nothing major going on. I’m happy for you guys. Okay, I’m sensing that you’re anything but happy. Look, this thing between your mom and me, it’s new, and that’s the reason why I wanted us, you and me, to start out on the right foot. Is it, though? New? What do you mean? I just want to make sure you and the commissioner were over by the time you and my mom got together. What would make you think we weren’t? Go easy. Okay. Ow. Um… you — you saw us. At the savoy on opening night. I was there to — it doesn’t matter why I was there. It was late, and things were winding down — and you saw curtis and I kissing. Jordan, I’m so sorry. That has to be the worst possible way for you to find out something like this. I mean, it’s not like I was expecting an official memo or anything. It just caught me off-guard. Of course it did. I mean, curtis wanted to be the one to tell you himself that he was seeing someone.

Seeing someone?

[ Scoffs ] I knew that the two of you had kissed. I didn’t know that you were actually a couple now. How could hope be a curse? Well, I don’t know. It’s just, I was talking to lenny. He made it sound like I was setting phyllis up for a fall. Hey, can I trust you to keep something just between us? All you got to do is ask. Yeah, I know. That is true. You know, lenny’s hesitation about the surgery, it was less about the cost and more about giving phyllis false hope. Because it’s the pancreas? Yeah. The outcome of pancreatic cancer is often bleak. “Often” isn’t “always.” Yeah, I said the same thing to lenny. Right. But then he also made me promise that if we run out of options, things that we can do for him, that… I need to do whatever I can to get phyllis to recognize that. You think you can keep that promise? I don’t know. You know, sometimes hope is the only thing that gets you through, you know? It did for me. The hope that someday I would meet my daughter, it kept me going for years and years and years, and I wouldn’t trade that for anything, even though I know the outcome of the search. Because I never would have had my grandson in my life. Usually when you speak about wiley, you’ve got a happy smile on your face. And right now, you’ve got a sad one. It’s his birthday today. They having a party? Yeah. I’m missing it. I knew today would be full of surprises for wiley. I did not expect harmony to be one of them. I normally make it a habit to study up on those in my orbit. Ah. Of course you do. But I must confess to knowing next to nothing about willow’s family history. Why was it so upsetting for her when her mother showed up? Because harmony forced willow to join a cult where she got pregnant with the cult leader’s baby. Call me crazy, but that’s probably the reason. Willow, I’ve tried to explain this to you. Try again. My legal situation is complicated. Yes, I testified against shiloh, but I also pled guilty, which makes my release and my parole and all of those other things — forget your legal situation. Why today, mom? Why would you do this today? Because you’re my daughter. And as horrifically as I messed things up, I want to try and rebuild. You didn’t answer my question. Because today is important. It’s wylie’s birthday. It’s a day for family. And I was hoping that if I reached out today that you might be receptive. I just want to try to make things better between us. Harmony? Hello, chase. Did you invite her here? No. This was a surprise visit. And you honestly thought that that was a good idea?

I’m gonna stop talking, okay? Portia, it’s okay. It’s really not, though. You don’t owe me anything. But don’t I? Look, I know you and I had our issues in the beginning, but it meant a lot to me that we could be friends. Meant a lot to me, too. I hate that I’ve been a part of hurting you. You aren’T. Curtis and I ended because of us. It had nothing to do with you. I suppose it’s probably a pipe dream to think that we could maintain our friendship? Uh… [ Scoffs ] I don’t see how that could work out, at least not right now.

[ Elevator bell dings ] For what it’s worth, portia, I just want what’s best for curtis. And if you make him happy and the two of you are honest with each other, then… you and I are good. Sorry. Was that completely inappropriate? Nothing inappropriate about that, okay? And it’s something we have in common. Now, look, to answer your question — yes, jordan and i were long separated before I even thought about starting anything with your mom. Cool. Oh, my order’s ready. And thanks. For what? It feels good knowing that you and my mom weren’t sneaking around.

[ Sighs ] Well, I mean, that’s a good thing, right? You were invited. Oh, yeah, it’s a great thing. You know, I see it as an olive branch, and it means more to me than I can say. But to be honest, I’m really starting to question if what I am doing is the right thing. You mean by being in nixon falls? Go back. Go to the — listen, take the next commuter plane out of here, out of llanview, and just go there. Join the party.

[ Laughs ] There’s nothing you can do here with phyllis, I mean, in the next couple of days. Yeah, but, you know, the party’s probably almost over, and I will find another time to be with wiley. I will. You sure? Yeah. I want to be here for lenny and for phyllis. And… for you. Yes, you. I know how close you and lenny have gotten these past few months. You don’t need to worry about me. Oh, it’s too late.

[ Chuckles ] I love my grandson, mike. But there’s enough room in my heart for him and for you. You have to know that. Now I do. Yeah. Harmony was a member of the cult called dawn of day. Yes, I’ve heard of it. She was infatuated with the leader, shiloh. Willow’s father eventually left the cult, and he tried to get willow to leave, too, and shiloh had him killed. And made it look like a suicide. Willow didn’t know anything about it? Not until after she was forced to sleep with the guy. Forced how? She was raped? Pretty much. And he would drug the girls, so they were foggy about what was happening. Girls, plural. So this was a pattern? Oh, yeah. Yeah. How do you know so much about this? Because sonny’s daughter christina was one of the girls. Yeah, christina, she wanted to join the cult and she was ready to offer herself up to shiloh. And that’s when the family had to intervene. And in the fallout, we realized that shiloh had to be taken down, and the person who made that possible… is harmony. Chase: What are you doing here? Well, it’s my grandson’s birthday, so I thought — you thought wrong. First, you cause your daughter unbearable pain… I know I did. …And then the second you get out of pentonville, you’re playing messenger with cyrus renault. I wanted nothing to do with cyrus. He forced me. Michael: You might not be aware of this. I only know because jason was somewhat involved, but cyrus threatened willow. That’s how he got harmony to cooperate. I was protecting my daughter. Well, that would be a first.

Never, ever makeexcuses for anything that I did, but I love my daughter. What I was trying to explain is that I came here today because I thought it would be a good time to reach out and — and hopefully mend fences, or move in that direction, at least. You need to leave. Now. That’s it? You’re just gonna order me out of here? That’s right. Okay, hold on, hold on. I know this — everybody. I know that this has been a shock, and we could all use some time to process. It’s your call, willow, but you don’t have to make the decision right now. You know what? I’m sorry. The last thing I want to do is cast a shadow on today. But I’m here, okay? Next time, we’ll text. I just hope we can see each other really soon. Okay. Don’t let her get to you, okay? Today is gonna be a great day. Now, it’s party time. I don’t know about you guys, but I saw some birthday cupcakes in there that I can’t wait to eat.

[ Shakily ] Me too. Oh, shoot. Uh… what? I forgot one of wiley’s presents at the gatehouse. I’m just gonna run and grab it, okay? I’d go, but you’d be a lot faster. Be right back. I think I need a history lesson. I’m not entirely sure what’s going on here. That psycho, heartless — I mean, how could she just show up like that and do that to willow?

[ Breathing shakily ]

Brad placed wiley

in a crib, and when he came back

to check on him a short time later, he wasn’t breathing.

No. No. Brad tried to do

infant cpr,

but the baby

was unresponsive.

No. You need to —

no.

[ Sobbing ]

No, no.

No, no!

No! No!

[ Crying quietly ] Jason: Harmony had to confront everything that she had done wrong — killing her husband, almost destroying her daughter’s life — and she figured the only thing she could do for willow is step up and take the stand. And she did. And she took responsibility for everything. And she went to jail in the process. Which she absolutely deserved. I’m not saying she didn’T. I’m not defending her actions. But as much as anyone can make amends for those kinds of mistakes, I think harmony did. And she helped fend off nelle when she resurfaced. She did everything in her power to let michael keep his claim on wiley. Well, obviously, it’s all up to willow, but I think harmony did something really horrible. Some things horrible. That she tried to make up for. For them. Not unlike a lot of people that have taken shelter under this roof. Mm. There’s also the cyrus thing. What, harmony was in league with cyrus renault? Unwillingly. They knew each other in prison, and cyrus threatened willow to get harmony to cooperate. But it’s like you said — it’s really up to willow how to handle this, and she’s well within her rights to not want anything to do with her mom. But you think she sincerely wants to make amends.

[ Sighs ] She wants to make things right. Sometimes that works, and sometimes you just have to accept that you can’t fix it, no matter how bad you want to. Well, I would love to stay for the party, but I can’t, so can you tell michael and willow? I don’t want to interrupt. Yeah, I’ll be happy to. I’m gonna stick around for awhile, but I can walk you out. I’m gonna go check on bailey. Thank you for coming. Yeah. Wish it had been more of a celebration, but oh, well. I’ll see you soon, okay? I’ll hold you to that.

[ Sighs ] You know, as much as I love that you’re here, you don’t have to stay for me, ’cause I can handle myself. Oh, I definitely know that, mike, more than you realize. But just because you can do something on your own and survive it doesn’t mean that you have to. Can I be honest with you? Mm-hmm. Lenny being sick hit me hard. Yeah, of course it has. When we were in the hospital in new york city, I was — I was like — I felt this…familiar pain, like a — like a memory.

[ Stammers ] What kind of memory? Lenny had gone to do some tests, and then I went out to the hall. And I saw this hat on the ground. I guess a patient left it, and I, uh — I picked it up. And I was hit with a flash, like… not a whole memory, but, like, a feeling that… …I was saying goodbye to somebody or like I was letting go. And it really — it really felt like I was — I was… remembering… …my family.

[ Line ringing ]

You’ve reached

dr. Portia robinson.

If this is

a medical emergency,

please hang up and call 911.

Otherwise, leave a message,

and I will return your call

as soon as possible. Hey. Hey. I’m glad that I ran into you. Uh, I’ve signed the divorce papers and they’re in the mail, so it shouldn’t be long now. Well, I mean, you know, as long as we understand each other, there’s no rush. Except there is. I hear that you and portia have started seeing each other.

[ Cellphone beeps ] Dr. Robinson. Do you have a minute? That depends. Are you here to pass judgment on my character again? One of the perks of reaching a certain age is you get to pass judgment all you want and no one bats an eye. That was a joke.

[ Sighs ] Look, it was never my intention to make an enemy out of you. Believe it or not, all I want is to make sure neither you nor curtis gets hurt. And I can’t help but worry it’ll end up that way if the two of you pursue this relationship. Why would you think that?

Lord, forgive me,

but it’s for a good cause.

[ Sighs ] Because I have it on good authority that curtis’s marriage isn’t over just yet. Okay, so, that thing you were talking about back there, about wanting to fix the damage but not being able to. You were talking about britt. Look. It is what it is. It’s a whole set of circumstances that none of us asked for, you know? First, it was sonny, then our territory was vulnerable, then I get arrested. Because peter and cyrus set you up. Then the escape went wrong, and I couldn’t make the meetings to the five families. You did, carly, and you stepped up, but you also made yourself a target. Us getting married is to protect the family. It’s to protect each other. And I’m good with that, okay? I’m choosing that. But it comes at a cost for both of us. I know that. You’re right. It does come at a cost. And I know it’s really tough for britt, because she doesn’t know all the reasons. It doesn’t help me to talk about it, okay? Okay, but — but what? You’re still gonna talk about it? I don’t want you blaming yourself for something that was unavoidable. It’s not your fault. It doesn’t matter if it was my fault or not. Britt got hurt, and I’m the one who hurt her. Hey. How’s things going in here? It’s going great. Just drawing up a storm in here. Bailey is gonna love the picture that you made her. Speaking of, did you check on our sleeping beauty? I did. And? Still sleeping. Still beautiful. In other news, what the h-e double-l is going on in there? It’s a long, convoluted, and very sad story, but ultimately, willow’s mother did something really terrible that she wants to make amends for. Do you think she can? I don’t know. I’ve never met the woman. This is the first I’ve heard of the story. But I tell you what, it’s very easy for me to empathize, because the only thing worse than realizing how wrong you were to do something really, really terrible is when you do something really, really terrible that hurts your child. Hurting your kids? Valentin, you’re a great dad. Thank you. It wasn’t always that way. Charlotte worships you. Charlotte’s mother lulu and i fought mercilessly in and out of court for years. It was an enormous strain to put on charlotte. Bouncing back and forth, court-ordered visitation, social workers and psychologists. It was just such an enormous strain. She was caught in the middle, and I would never want to do it to her, but I made life so difficult. And… I stole time from her that she could have spent with her mother, getting to know lulu. I don’t know if she’ll get a second chance at that. And I don’t know how one makes amends for that. Well, looks like you’ve really turned your life around, at least as a father. Yeah. There was a time — at least there was a moment for me — where I realized what I was doing, and if I didn’t change, I was gonna lose her. So I decided to be a better dad for charlotte. And now bailey. Charlotte and bailey are the most important things in my world. And you are so important to michael and willow. And they’re not the only ones. I can think of somebody suspiciously missing from this party. Who? Somebody really special who’s gonna really enjoy talking to you, young wiley. Wow. Your family. Anyone in particular? I don’t know, ’cause the only flashes that I had were the ones — the blond woman in my dream, which I believe is you, and this one. So saying goodbye to someone… listen, mike, I need to tell you s– but you know what, the pain. The pain is real. What if the reason I didn’t want to look into my past is because I was afraid that… the people who loved me wouldn’t be there? Or my family, if I have one, is gone? You alright?

[ Softly ] Yeah. Those are the few unknowns, right? Yeah. Alright, I’m gonna get cleaned up. We got to open. Nina, what are you doing? What are you doing?

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Sighs ] Hello? Hi, nina. It’s brook lynn. Hey. Hey, brook lynn. What — did something happen with that deception deal? Oh, no, no, no. It’s nothing about work. I’m actually here with wiley at his birthday party, and he wants to say hello. Oh, you are? Yeah, I would love to say hi to him. Okay, great. Can you, um, can you turn your camera on? We want to video chat so wiley can see your face. Chase: I feel so useless. Willow’s upset, and I can’t even go to her without someone helping me navigate this thing. Stop. We both know that’s not true. I’m sorry? I saw you in the den standing on your own two feet. You even took a step or two. Great job, man. Yeah, well, that’s about all I can take right now. A step or two, and wobbly ones, at that. Does willow know? Not yet. I was hoping to make more progress before I surprised her. Well, it seems to me that after the surprise your wife just got, that she could use a happier surprise, wobbly or not. Go to the gatehouse. Show her some steps. Give willow something to smile about. I can’t walk that far by myself. I suppose not. It’s a good thing you have a doctor to lean on. Hey. Hey. Uh… oh, I realized I still had to wrap the gift, and I couldn’t find the stupid tape. Is wiley upset? No, no. He’s fine. He’s surrounded by people who love him, so take as much time as you need. No, it’s just tape. It’s a lot more than that. Willow, I — I know how hard today has been for you. While you’re celebrating the anniversary of wylie’s birth, you’re also marking the anniversary of your baby’s death. That is a lot all at once, so… nobody blames you for needing to take a minute. I was just — I was already all over the place, and I — I opened that door, and my mom was there. It was just like… oh, my god, I’m grieving, thinking about him, how I only got to hold him the one time, and there’s harmony, the reason my baby even existed. I loved him so much. I know. And that doesn’t mean I love wiley any less. Willow, I know. I know. It just means that he was mine.

[ Voice breaking ] He was mine. And now he’s gone. And I don’t know how to feel about any of it. Yeah. Today was a hard day. And to have your mom show up on top of it is — I want to be happy. I want to laugh and sing and help wiley blow out his candles, and I was trying so hard, but all of a sudden, I just — I couldn’T. So I came here to wrap a present that doesn’t exist, telling you I couldn’t find the tape when it’s right here on the table, because it’s not fair to anyone, especially wiley, to see me grieve. It is fair. And even if it wasn’t, it’s how you feel, and that — that makes it real. Yeah. That means it matters.

I really wanted to tell you myself. Portia didn’t betray your trust. I figured it out on my own. And it’s okay. It is? My biggest motivation for signing those divorce papers was the realization that you are moving on with your life. We’re not together anymore, curtis, and that’s mostly my fault. The last thing I want to do is hold you back now that you are ready to move on. Wait a minute. Hold on. Are you saying that you wouldn’t have signed those papers if you thought that I wasn’t ready to move on? I understand that the divorce papers haven’t been processed yet. That’s one of the many reasons why curtis and i decided to take things slow. But if you have any more concerns, please, it’s best to go speak to your nephew about it.

[ Scoffs ] There’s no such thing as half-divorced, dr. Robinson. Meaning? Meaning don’t jump in head-first. Portia, you don’t want to be the other woman in curtis’s marriage the way you made him the other man in yours. Just tell wiley I said happy birthday again, okay? I will. I will. Alright, I’ll see you at home. You know, you’re way more optimistic about this harmony thing than I am. You’re worried? Aren’t you? I mean, you know, I do want to find out where she’s been and what she’s been up to. Look, if it’s her family that’s having her here, that’s great, but if harmony’s in trouble, if she’s susceptible to pressure or blackmail, then it’s better that we find out now. Yeah, I don’t have a lot of time right now, so maybe just get him on the phone and I’ll say happy birthday and that I love him. Look, I think it’s really important that wiley see your face. Things got a little tense here earlier, so he can really use a grandma pick-me-up. Okay. Of course, yeah. I can carve out a bit of time. Excellent. Okay.

[ Cellphone beeps ] Hi, wiley! Happy birthday!

Say hi

to grandma nina!

Hi, grandma nina. Hey, did you get that forklift that I…sent you? Is that your grandson? Yeah. Wiley actually hasn’t opened up his gifts yet. He’s got a ton of them. I know he’s definitely up for the job, especially now that he knows

there’s a toy forklift

in one of the big

packages, right? Carly: Wiley, who are you talking to?

[ Gasps ] Willow?

[ Breathing heavily ]

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Phyllis: Uh, I’m sorry. Can I get back to you? I just got a huge surprise. Yeah. Right. Okay. Yeah, we’ll talk later.

[ Inhales sharply ] Mm! What are you doing here?

[ Laughs ] Why didn’t you call me?

Nick: I wanted to surprise you.

Phyllis: You did.

Nick: Who were you talking to?

Phyllis: No one.

Nick: Mm.

Phyllis: No one, no one.

Nick: No, no, no. It sounded like it was important.

Phyllis: No, it’s not important. You’re important. I’m so happy to see you. I want to show you how happy i am. Come on. Don’t you want to be happy?

Nick: Yes.

Phyllis: Ohh.

Tara: You want to know if you’re going to learn something about me that’s gonna make you or kyle regret your decision to let me move in here?

Jack: I need to know.

Tara: I’d like to say no, of course not. I mean, with my current complications, though, I can’t predict the future. No one can, and I am hardly perfect.

Jack: Phyllis is throwing around some pretty wild theories about you. Tara, we’re parents, and as parents, there is nothing we won’t do for our kids. Including sometimes pushing the envelope, doing the unexpected, doing things we might one day come to regret. It can happen to anyone.

Kyle: Who’s out to ruin your life, sally? I’m curious.

Sally: Well, I’m assuming you talked to jack. And just when things started to get back on track for us, phyllis started interfering, and this time, he’s actually listening to her, of all people.

Kyle: Dad’s known her a lot longer than he’s known you.

Sally: Yeah, then he should know that she’s a conniving, manipulative liar. Stealing phones and sending fake text messages, using security camera footage to generate a story where there isn’t one? When does it stop? Phyllis has been out to get me from the second I came to genoa city. She decided that I wasn’t good enough for her ex, and she’s not gonna stop until she keeps us apart.

Kyle: That’s what you think this is all about? You and my dad?

Sally: Of course.

Kyle: Then why do you sound so defensive?

Sally: Because victims sound defensive.

Kyle: Okay, maybe you’re right. You could be genuine and as innocent as you say you are. But from my experience with you, you’d sound exactly the same if you were lying through your teeth.

Ashland: Last but not least.

Victoria: The bedroom. Very smooth.

Ashland: Well, that was not my intention, I promise.

Victoria: Gosh, this is just incredible. I mean, this entire penthouse is nothing short of a masterpiece. And the views! I mean, you must be the envy of the entire building with that wrap-around terrace.

Ashland: Well, you know you’re doing something right when other people are jealous.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Oh, my gosh, is — is that an anne schwartz?

Ashland: You know her work?

Victoria: I can’t tell you the last time I was this close to one of her paintings. I mean, the — the use of light and color, and she just draws you in to all her paintings. It’s like you’re a part of the picture and not just a voyeur. It’s — are you okay?

Ashland: Yeah, I’m fine. Really, it’s passing already.

Victoria: Maybe we should’ve postponed the trip. Flying took too much out of you.

Ashland: It’s important that we came. I just needed to take care of a lot of loose ends, and business to attend to, houses to close. And I can’t wait to walk into my midtown office and introduce everyone to their new ceo.

Victoria: Well, I’m very excited to meet everyone. But would you please do me a favor?

Ashland: Ask away.

Victoria: Look, you can pretend that you’re okay to the rest of the world, but not with me. I want your authentic self.

Ashland: That’s a tall order. But I can never say no to you.

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Tara: Jack, I can tell that you want me to say something, to explain or open up, but I don’t know how to give you what you want.

Jack: All I want is for you to tell me the truth.

Tara: I am being as honest as I possibly can. But if phyllis wants to cause trouble, there’s nothing I can do to stop that, but that doesn’t make her right.

Jack: Okay. Okay, I’m glad we talked.

Lauren: Oh, hi.

Jack: Hi. Did we have an appointment to meet? I —

Lauren: Oh, [Chuckles] No. I’m here to meet tara.

Jack: Oh, well, I’ll give you your privacy. I was on my way out.

Lauren: Okay, alright. Well, hey —

Tara: So good to see you, lauren.

Lauren: Is he okay?

Tara: I don’t know what you mean.

Lauren: He seemed like he had something very serious on his mind.

Phyllis: So I want to tell you something, but I don’t want you to take it the wrong way.

Nick: I’m a big boy. Lay it on me.

Phyllis: You’ve been better.

[ Laughs ] I’m just kidding. No, um, you have to go away more often.

Nick: Why?

Phyllis: Because that was fun. That was really great.

Nick: It really was. I mean, I loved hanging out with summer in milan, and noah has got london dialed in, but I’m so happy to be here with you.

Phyllis: I’m happy to be here with you. Do you mean that?

Nick: Can’t you tell?

Phyllis: Do you want to prove it?

Nick: I’m sure I’d come up with something. But first, what I’d like is for you to tell me why you were in such a hurry to get me up here.

Phyllis: Um, wasn’t it obvious?

Nick: Eh…don’t get me wrong. Loving the welcome home party, but honestly, you couldn’t have gotten off that phone down in the lobby faster if you tried.

Phyllis: Because I was excited.

Nick: Then you changed the subject when I asked you about it.

Phyllis: Well, what are you insinuating, that I’m up to no good?

Nick: Really? After all this time, you have no idea how well I know you.

Phyllis: Alright. I have a story to tell you.

Sally: I wish I could find the right words to make you understand that I am being attacked for no good reason.

Kyle: Remember who you’re talking to. I’m not just jack’s son. I’m summer’s ex. Phyllis may not have proof about the stuff she’s saying about you, but if I had to do a blindfold test about who was telling the truth, well…

Sally: So it just doesn’t matter what anyone says about me, it’s just automatically true?

Kyle: No, you’re automatically suspect.

Sally: Okay. You don’t trust me. So be it. There’s nothing I can do about that, but give me one good reason that justifies believing phyllis over me.

Kyle: Maybe I don’t have any evidence at the moment, but you better hope I never find any.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Liberty mutual customizes car insurance

Ashland: One of the reasons for me coming here was to select a few of the items that really mattered to me and have them brought back to genoa city.

Victoria: I hope that painting made the cut.

Ashland: Well, the initial plan was to travel light and just bring back what was important to me. You know, I’ve been so busy, i never really took the time to look at that particular piece. But if you like it, that’s all i need to hear. It’s coming back. So now that I can really see it, thanks to you, it’s totally revealed to me.

Victoria: Well, what about your home in long island?

Ashland: Oh, there’s definitely nothing of value for me out there. The hamptons house was tara’s domain. Do you know that house was fully furnished before I even set foot in the door?

Victoria: So this penthouse was your favorite.

Ashland: Oh, nothing compares. I’ve always preferred it here. Manhattan has always been my base of operations, and tara was always spending the entire season out at the beach house. Little did I know, that made it a lot easier for her to have an affair with kyle.

Victoria: You know, second-guessing your decisions is just a waste of time. All you have is this moment and the next one and the one after that.

Ashland: So you’re saying that I should take it step-by-step, let go of the past.

Victoria: Precisely.

Ashland: Now, I’ve always been a man who strategizes 5, 10 years down the road, and that planning has always been the key to my success. Right now, all I care about is finding the recipe for happiness for as long as I have left.

Victoria: You want to make the most of it.

Ashland: Big, intricate plans do not interest me in the least. Being here in the moment with you is what feels really right. You know, it’s like finally looking at that painting, taking a good, hard look and seeing it for the first time… and being awed by its beauty.

Victoria: Weren’t you just a little fatigued earlier?

Ashland: I told you, I’m alright. Everything is always better when I’m with you.

Jack: Look, sally —

Sally: No, jack, please, before you say anything, just hear me out.

Jack: Okay, go ahead.

Sally: This is almost the exact time and place where we were supposed to meet for our date tonight. And here we are. Is it too much to hope that maybe you’ve reconsidered and you came to find me. Because that’s the jack that i know. The man who is fair and considerate and who would never judge without knowing all the facts. The man who I found so compelling and attractive the first time we met. And I still do. Look, if I did something wrong, I totally understand you pushing me away the way that you did before, but I didn’T. And I think deep down you know that. Or you would not have let me get this far. I’m right, aren’t I? We were having so much fun, weren’t we? What we have is far too special and rare to just throw away for no good reason.

Phyllis: So, those two little girls — those malicious little girls did something — they did something to drive summer out of town.

Nick: And they wanted her gone because…?

Phyllis: Because it’s so convenient. I mean, one got her job at jcv, the other one, she’s playing house with kyle.

Nick: Man, whoa.

Phyllis: “Whoa” is right.

Nick: Do you have any proof, or is this just a theory?

Phyllis: Well, I’m working on it. I’m working on it. I mean, what I did is I sent tara a text from sally’s phone, saying something like, “phyllis know about us,” just to see if tara would show up, and, oh, she was there in minutes.

Nick: Just go back to the sally’s phone thing. You had it. How did you get it, exactly?

Phyllis: Not important. Not important how I did it.

Nick: Seems important.

Phyllis: No, not very important. The point is they had this whole confrontation in the elevator, and I took that footage and i gave it to kyle and jack.

Nick: You think that’s crossing the line?

Phyllis: No, I don’T. They were in a public place. It’s on them. They should know what they’re doing.

Nick: Okay, right. Um, but it’s not really proof. Right? It’s just guesswork and circumstantial evidence.

Phyllis: So what? I have my outrage. That’s what I have. I have my fire in my belly. You should have that, too.

Nick: I’m as upset —

Phyllis: This is about our daughter.

Nick: I’m mad, too, okay? If this really happened, if they really did this to summer, i cannot believe it, but you need more than theories.

Phyllis: You want irrefutable proof, right? You want it, jack wants it.

[ Sighs ] I want it. I’m working on it.

Nick: Okay, how are you gonna make that —

Phyllis: Oh, I’ll tell you. I mean, I have this idea. Remember in italy, you said that I should take the next trip?

Nick: Yes.

Phyllis: Well, I’m gonna do that. I’m leaving for la tonight.

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Nick: What’s in la?

Phyllis: Eric forrester and angelina marchetti. That’s who I was talking to in the lobby.

Nick: And these are the people who are gonna fill in the blanks for you?

Phyllis: Yeah, yeah. I’m hoping that they can give me the proof I need.

Nick: Alright. Talk me through this.

Phyllis: Alright. Well, it’s connected, okay? And just… [ Sighs ] How did summer get that job at marchetti? She’s running one of the biggest fashion houses in the world. How did she get that? She didn’t even apply.

Nick: She, uh — she was heading up jcv. That’s a very high-profile gig. Maybe her name just popped up on the right person’s radar.

Phyllis: Maybe. Or tara and sally were behind it. I mean, don’t underestimate sally spectra. And the other one, honestly, she cheated on her husband, she faked paternity. She can’t be trusted.

Nick: I agree.

Phyllis: Good.

Nick: Here’s what I don’t get, though. Our daughter is a fighter. Why would she give in to these two? She would fight to stay. She would retaliate.

Phyllis: What if she felt she couldn’t? What if sally and tara made it impossible for her to fight back? I mean, that would show you how far they’re willing to go to get what they want.

Jack: I appreciate all the kind things you said about me. And you’re right, I don’t like to judge people until I have all the answers. Everyone deserves a fair break and — this part I want to underline — there is a reason that I welcomed you back into my life.

Sally: Why?

Jack: You intrigue me. I haven’t been this attracted to anyone in a very long time. You’re bright, you’re funny, you’re talented, you’re spontaneous, you’re exciting, and you are very attractive. And I wish with everything in me that was enough. It’s not. I don’t know for sure if all of the things that phyllis alleges about you are true. I hope they’re not. But the fact that they could be, that someone could walk up to me and say, “sally did this horrible thing,” and immediately, that would give me pause. I would wonder, and that’s enough for me to not want to go any further with this.

Sally: So you can’t have anyone with a sullied reputation in your life?

Jack: Oh, sally, I have been there, done that. I know it sounds unfair, and maybe I’m wrong, but — but that’s the way it is.

Sally: No, okay, look, okay, so you didn’t trust my answer about the fake text message that phyllis sent from my phone to tara. Okay? And that’s really frustrating, but, I mean, i can’t force you to believe, okay? So we’re just gonna set that aside for one second because the real problem isn’t about the video of me and tara in the elevator, because without audio, we could be talking about anything.

Jack: That’s true, but you cannot deny you lied to me about tara showing you the text.

Sally: The actual issue here is whether or not I cheated my way into the top spot at jcv, and I did not. And there is proof of that. You can even ask lauren. She will tell you that summer recommended me for the job, which she would not do if I had done all of the things that phyllis said that I was doing.

Jack: I know lauren believes in you, and I know why. I also know what summer said. What — what you don’t understand, what — what I am struggling with right now is that doesn’t change who you are. It does not change anything I’ve said tonight.

Tara: Lauren, this has been absolutely enlightening, as always.

Lauren: And for me, acquiring a fabulous shoe line, I’m like a kid in a candy store.

Tara: Is this what it’s like to go shopping with you, fall in love with a dress and end up buying the boutique?

Lauren: Well, it has happened before, but… this is exactly how I want your new american customer to feel, like they have discovered the hot new thing.

Tara: I am excited about the possibilities.

Lauren: And I want to center the marketing around you.

Tara: Are you sure we should do that, given all the recent gossip surrounding me?

Lauren: Well, with the proper branding, you know, we can position you as a woman who’s had a tough go, had a few knocks, but graceful enough to come back and looking fabulous while doing it. You know, I want something powerful and aspirational.

Tara: Well, I haven’t really looked at myself that way before.

Lauren: Well, you need to start. This is about a lifestyle — accent on style.

Tara: I like it. You know, I think that this partnership is really going to pay off for both of us.

Lauren: Yes, me too. And you know that I have a team of accountants going through all the numbers that you provided my company with, just as the final stages of the acquisition process.

Tara: Yeah, I’m sure that’s going smoothly.

Lauren: Well, the reason i bring it up is I got a message on my way over here. I guess there was some documents that we requested that we haven’t received yet.

Tara: That’s odd. You should’ve received everything by now.

Lauren: Yeah, so I e-mailed you a list of the outstanding documents.

Tara: Well, I will take care of it personally. Thank you. And I hope that it doesn’t delay our arrangement. Given my divorce, I need a new immediate source of income.

Lauren: Yeah, of course i understand, but I’m sure you can appreciate I need to finish this part of the due diligence process.

Tara: Of course. I will have everything released to fenmore’s A.S.A.P.

Lauren: Good. Well, I am thrilled to be working with you, and I think we are onto something completely amazing.

Tara: I agree. I’m very excited.

Lauren: Me, too. Alright, I’ll talk to you soon.

Tara: Absolutely. Thank you.

[ Sighs ]

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will continue.

Victoria: Mm. Ashland?

Ashland: I’ve changed my mind about bringing back the things i consider important to genoa city. I’m keeping that painting, which means something me now because it means something to you. Everything else can go. I don’t want to bring back anything else from this place.

Victoria: But I thought that you said that —

Ashland: You talked to me about forgetting the past, and you were right. I need to let go of everything that happened before.

Victoria: Before what?

Ashland: Before you. I don’t want any complications from my previous life clouding things. From now on, I want to focus on you and working with my doctor to get as much time with you as I can. My divorce is final. I’m freed from my past life because you freed me.

Victoria: No, you give me too much credit.

Ashland: Hardly. You don’t give yourself enough. Do you realize how powerful you are right now?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: What you have pulled off. I am in awe. You make me want to be as healthy as I can get. I think about what could happen, what we could accomplish together, even if time is short.

Victoria: I don’t want to dwell on that.

Ashland: Well, then look back at the first day we met.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] When I made the pitch to buy your media division.

Ashland: My decision to sell brought us into each other’s orbit. And it was life-changing. You made me feel like I want to be absolutely and fully alive for every moment I have left.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] What’s all that?

Tara: Oh, just business.

Kyle: Something up? Everything okay with harrison?

Tara: No, he is sound asleep.

Kyle: Then what’s going on? I can tell something’s up.

Tara: [ Sighs ] I just got a call from ash’s assistant.

Kyle: Mm.

Tara: He’s gone to new york. I knew that he was closing down his offices now that his company has been absorbed by newman enterprises. But it turns out that, now the divorce is wrapped, he is, you know, purging a lot of things in his life, like our shared homes.

Kyle: Mm, and that upsets you?

Tara: He’s putting them all up for sale and liquidating the contents. I mean, I put a lot of love and attention into the manhattan penthouse and the place in the hamptons. And I know I don’t have a claim to them because of the prenup, but it still hurts. I mean, I didn’t even get to see them one last time to say goodbye.

Kyle: Hmm. You had to know this was coming.

Tara: Yes, but it’s still abrupt. Even though it was inevitable, still a little jarring.

Kyle: Pretty emotional.

Tara: That’s putting it mildly.

Kyle: To know that someday you’d be essentially homeless, outside of this situation, that’d be pretty terrifying, make you worried about your options.

Nick: You know I’m in your corner, alright? I always am. I’m just trying to come at this with fresh eyes.

Phyllis: I know. You want proof. I know you do. Ugh, I want it, too. I mean, you’re right to ask these questions. You are. That’s why I’m going to la to lock this down, you know? To see why summer’s hand was forced.

Nick: Okay, so your plan is to go behind our daughter’s back to her boss and ask her if there’s any shenanigans with the job offer.

Phyllis: Well, yes.

Nick: Do you think that puts summer in a bad position?

Phyllis: I’ll be careful.

Nick: How you gonna do that?

Phyllis: I have my ways.

Nick: Look, I just think that summer would have told us if there was anything wrong, but i was with her in milan. She was very happy. I saw it with my own eyes.

Phyllis: I did, too.

Nick: But I was with her a lot longer, and I’m telling you, I would’ve picked up on something if there was anything wrong, but she seems overjoyed by her new role.

Phyllis: I know, but she wouldn’t automatically come to us and tell us what’s wrong. You know, maybe she’s embarrassed. You know, maybe she’s humiliated. Maybe she’s —

Nick: She’s what?

Phyllis: I don’t know! Maybe she’s something, but i want answers and I know you want answers, too. And something is wrong. Something is wrong! I can feel it in my bones.

Did you know that your fabrics

trap more than just odors?

Nick: Well, you seem very sure of yourself and you’re making a good case, I’ll give you that.

Phyllis: Okay, but?

Nick: Just wondering, you know, if you created this whole thing because you just miss our daughter and you want her to come back home.

Phyllis: Okay, you’re not the first person to say that to me, but you’re the last person i thought I’d hear it from.

Nick: We can say anything to each other, right? That’s the way this relationship works best, when we’re keeping it real. Now, you may have wanted to keep that to yourself, but you didn’t, you came clean.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] And this is my reward.

Nick: I’m just being honest here. Summer seemed really happy when she was in milan.

Phyllis: I know, I know she did. But maybe she felt like she had to put on a happy face, you know? Like, she felt everything. She left her job, she left us, she left her fiancé. I just — I want to make sure it’s what she really wanted to do.

Nick: Well, I’m concerned that she’s not gonna see it like that when she finds out what you’re up to.

Phyllis: Well, it doesn’t matter, and why are you asking me all of these questions? I don’t expect this from you. If I don’t do this, I’ll never forgive myself.

Nick: Well, then you’re going to la.

Phyllis: There’s one last flight out, so… to go.

Nick: Well, you have my full support. And I’m gonna show that to you by coming with you.

Phyllis: What? Do you mean that?

Nick: Yes, we’re gonna nail this thing together, alright? Plus, I’m already packed from the trip I just came home from.

Phyllis: I mean, it’d be great, but I don’t know, I think I should do this alone.

Nick: Why?

Phyllis: You know, eric forrester will think we’re ganging up on him, and if you stay here, you can keep me in the loop.

Nick: Well, I don’t like being separated from you again so soon, but you got a point.

Phyllis: Alright. It’s settled?

Nick: I’ll stay here.

Phyllis: Okay. So…uh, do you want to give me one last kiss?

Nick: Yes.

Phyllis: Make it good this time.

Nick: The best I got.

Tara: Of course it was unnerving. I never hid that. Harrison and I have had our lives turned upside down, and i know — I know I brought it on myself because of my affair with you. However, that doesn’t make it any less daunting. But I don’t know what you’re driving at, what you want me to say.

Kyle: I’m only commenting on what I’ve observed. You didn’t mention how important these houses were to you before now.

Tara: Do you have any idea of the changes I’ve gone through over the past few months? My friends, my homes, my marriage — all gone. It’s like my whole life was just erased.

Kyle: Okay, I’m aware how difficult things have been for you.

Tara: But at the same time, i am deeply grateful for all the things that have taken the place of what I’ve lost. Things that I could never have expected, things that I couldn’t have planned for — a new family to love our son, a family that accepted us with no questions asked. I know how lucky I was. And I would never do anything to jeopardize it. Anything.

Sally: Just tell me what to do. What to say to make you change your mind. Give me another chance.

Jack: Sally, I —

Sally: Okay, yes, maybe we rushed back into things too quickly. Okay, but there’s a simple fix. We just slow things down. We can begin with the occasional breakfast and long conversations over the phone, and over time, you will see that there is nothing to any of these claims about me and you will feel safe. And in the meantime, we can just be enjoying each other’s company, putting building blocks in place for something special. And eventually, whenever you’re ready and confident that I will never knowingly hurt you, we can take stock, see where we are, and get the happiness that we both deserve.

Jack: You make it all sound very tempting. And I can see that it’s important to you, but…I’m not sure you’re seeing it from my perspective. I saw the person you are once before. And recently, I convinced myself that maybe I could forget that. That was a mistake. I can’T.

Trelegy for copd.

Ashland: I got a phone call while you were sleeping.

Victoria: From who?

Ashland: My oncologist.

Victoria: Okay.

Ashland: He’s secured an appointment for me to meet with dr. Ferguson tomorrow.

Victoria: And he is?

Ashland: A leading small-cell carcinoma specialist. He’s been involved in all the latest treatments and some rather promising experimental trials.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] That’s great.

Ashland: I was hoping that you would come with me.

Victoria: I don’t know about that. I mean, your doctor, he’s gonna be asking you all kinds of personal questions. Are you sure you want me there?

Ashland: Absolutely. You’re the one who inspired me to fight this disease, and i want this doctor to see who’s driving me to live as long as i can.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Of course I’ll come. I’m all yours. I’ll be there with you every step of the way.

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to put you on the defensive, but it seems I have.

Tara: What did you expect? All this talk about me losing my home and how stressed I must have been when my life blew up? And then earlier, you went and mentioned the very real possibility that I will spend the rest of my life alone.

Kyle: Not fun topics to discuss, but they can’t be ignored.

Tara: Would we even be having this conversation if phyllis hadn’t accused me of some — ugh — agenda?

Kyle: Are my questions really that disturbing? They seem natural enough to me.

Tara: It’s how you’re studying me when you ask them, like you’re trying to gauge whether to trust the answer or not.

Kyle: I want to be able to.

Tara: Then stop listening to phyllis and her outlandish theories. I mean, I can literally feel the ground shifting beneath my feet the more you and jack listen to her. I mean, he’s suspicious, you’re interrogating me, and this is how it starts.

[ Huffs ] She plants a seed and it just grows and it grows, and it becomes something else and i can’t live this way and I won’T.

Phyllis: Thanks for taking me to the airport.

Nick: I want to spend as much time with you as possible.

Sally: Wow, you’re really leaving your hotel to go out of town. How will this place function while you’re in — where’d you say you were going?

Phyllis: I didn’T. Ooh, you have to be my eyes and ears.

Nick: I will. Please be careful.

Phyllis: I will.

Nick: And come home with more than speculation.

Phyllis: Yeah, I will. I’ll come home with something. I mean, I know I’m on the right track, especially after that.

Nick: And when you do come back, with proof…?

Phyllis: I mean, I’ll have proof. I’ll have enough proof to blow this out of the water. And then the abbotts will be rid of tara and sally, and then our daughter can come home.

Nick: Alright.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

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B&B Transcript Monday, August 2, 2021

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[Seagulls cawing]

Jack: Wow. Finn… it’s just that, as a father… you dream that one day your son will find someone that makes him happy. Every parent wants their children to find love. To be loved, you know?

Steffy: I do. I love your son very much.

Jack: I can tell. He hasn’t stopped smiling since I walked in here.

Steffy: [ Laughing ]

Jack: Is he always like this?

Steffy: Yep, every day.

Jack: Just a big cheeseburger grin?

[ Laughter ]

Finn: What can I say? I mean… I can’t help it.

Jack: Don’T. It looks great on you.

[ Knocking on door ] I’m guessing that’s your mother.

Finn: Mom?

Steffy: Oh…

Finn: Oh, mom!

Li: My baby.

Finn: Hi! Oh, my god! Here, come in, come in, come in. Mom, this… this is steffy.

Steffy: Hi. Nice to meet you.

Li: Lovely to meet you. Hi, honey.

Jack: Hi.

Li: I got in an hour earlier than I expected.

Jack: I was gonna say.

Finn: Mom, it’s so good to see you.

Li: Are you eating? You look a little thin. Doesn’t he, jack? He’s looking a little thin.

Jack: He looks fine, li. He’s just a new dad.

Finn: Yeah, I may have skipped a couple meals between diaper changes. I’m proud of you, finn.

Jack: [ Chuckling ] Speaking of proud, um, you just missed a pretty big moment.

Li: Yeah?

Finn: Yeah, I just told steffy that I was adopted by the best mom and dad in the world, but that I never knew my birth parents.

Li: You waited this long?

Finn: Oh, no, I didn’t mean to. It wasn’t like it was a secret, it just… I didn’t tell her at first, and then the longer it went on, the weirder it felt to just suddenly mention.

Steffy: Well, I’m so happy I finally get to know you.

[ Hayes gurgling ]

Steffy: Oh…

Li: Is that my grandson?

Steffy: Yeah, it is. Would you like to meet him? This way.

[ Hayes gurgling ]

Jack: Steffy is wonderful, son.

Finn: I know, dad. I’m really lucky to have her in my life.

[Voice muted]

Eric: Thomas, it’s nice. I like what you did with the neckline. It’s lovely.

Thomas: Oh, is it… hitting a little low?

Ridge: Could maybe raise it a quarter-inch.

Eric: It accentuates the drape off the shoulders. Really nice.

Thomas: Yeah, but won’t that pull?

Ridge: Nah, you just keep the stitch on the outside. You’ll be okay.

Thomas: Oh, okay, so… something like this?

Eric: There you are, beautiful.

Ridge: That’s good.

Thomas: Great, well, I think we’re good for today. Awesome.

Eric: Thanks, maxine. Thanks for coming in today.

Thomas: Thank you.

Maxine: Thank you so much.

Brooke: Well, that was magical.

Eric: What?

Brooke: Watching the forrester men work. Completely in sync.

[ Phone chime ]

Ridge: Sorry. It’s steffy. She wants to come by the office and talk to everyone. Says it’s important.

Brooke: Hmm, I wonder what it’s about.

Ridge: I don’t know, maybe I should dust off my tux.

Brooke: Your tux? Think it’s about a wedding?

Thomas: [ Chuckling ]

Eric: [ Chuckling ]

[ Waves rolling ]

Li: Hayes is absolutely beautiful. And I know all grandparents say this, but it’s true. He’s breathtaking.

Finn: Well, he takes after his mom.

Jack: Thank god.

Li: Jack.

Steffy: I can’t say it enough, I am just so happy to finally meet you.

Jack: Likewise. I’m just sorry that we couldn’t get here sooner.

Steffy: Oh, no need to apologize, I completely understand.

Jack: I do need to let you know that li and I know of you and your family.

Steffy: Please don’t believe everything you read.

Li: Finn’s always been the greatest judgement of character.

Jack: Which is why, when he told us about you, we knew you must be something special. I, uh, I can’t tell you how please I am that our son found such an incredible woman like you, steffy.

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means no need for a wipe?

Eric: Steffy and finn… been engaged for a while now. Anybody find it surprising that there’s not been any kind of an announcement about a wedding?

Thomas: You think… think steffy’s hesitant?

Ridge: I don’t think so, I think she just wants everything to be perfect. She wants her family to be here, and she wants friends, people here too, so…

Eric: He doesn’t talk much about his family, does he?

Brooke: We don’t know much about them.

Ridge: What do you wanna know? People like us, they have issues, you know, just like us.

Thomas: That’S… an understatement.

Ridge: But in the end, we pull together, right? If–if there’s a problem, we pull through. We’re there for each other, and I’m sure finn’s family is the same way.

Brooke: I’m sure. He’s a lovely young man. His family. His parents must be amazing.

Thomas: Or not. I mean, he may be a great guy in spite of his upbringing. I mean, look at how I turned out.

Brooke: Oh.

Ridge: That seemed unnecessary. But I get it. I know what you’re saying. It doesn’t even matter, like, when… when they do get married, the two families are gonna get together, and we’re gonna–we’re gonna find a way to–

Brooke: Pull through.

Ridge: To pull through. Exactly.

Eric: Look, in spite of everything, I’m just very glad that steffy’s in a good place right now. She’s found love. We have a wonderful, new addition to our family. It’s great. I’m glad there’s some good news in our family for a change.

Thomas: Granddad? You okay?

Eric: Okay? Yes, yes, I’m okay. Life’s complicated, isn’t it, my boy?

Thomas: It is.

Eric: Delicate. There’s enough heartache in this room to go around for a thousand lifetimes, there really is, and it can take you into a dark place and… and not let you out. But… the light at the end of the tunnel is family, and that’s what we have. Look at steffy, look at her. With that wonderful boy. That beautiful… great-grandson of mine. Holding him in my arms. Puts things in perspective.

Ridge: I’m sure it does.

Eric: It’s great that steffy’s in such a good place.

Ridge: That’s all we can- ask for, as fathers.

Eric: Or great-grandfather.

Ridge: Bottom line is, I really don’t care if steffy’s gonna get married or not. She’s happy. That’s what’s important. Right?

Brooke: That’s right.

Li: I just can’t get over how adorable hayes is. I mean, I could stare at him for hours.

Steffy: Oh, I have.

[ Laughing ]

Li: And jack and I are so excited to meet kelly.

Jack: Yeah, finn’s told us so much about her.

Finn: Oh, you’ve gotta meet her, I mean, words don’t describe how amazing this little girl is. She is so cute and smart. Witty and funny, and… I mean, the world just stops when she wraps her little arms around your neck and gives you that big squeeze.

Steffy: Finn is so good with her. She absolutely loves him.

Finn: Well, I love her too.

Jack: It’s quite the family you have here, son. I am beyond proud of you.

Li: We both are. What you’ve done with your career, and now you have this beautiful family.

Finn: Well, it’s because of you guys. I mean, mom, you were my role model in wanting to become a doctor, and… you taught me how to love and what a relationship ought to be. That’s always supported me.

Li: Even when you started your punk rock band in high school.

Steffy: Punk rock?

Finn: Mom.

Steffy: Punk rock.

Finn: Okay, you can stop.

Li: I’ll send you pictures.

Steffy: Please do.

Finn: Well, I have to say, I couldn’t have asked for better parents.

Steffy: I already knew you two were gonna be so special. Just from the man he is. It’s incredible.

Finn: Well, is it nice to know that my family isn’t full of a bunch of crazies.

Steffy: Yeah, that too is good.

Li: [ Laughing ]

Jack: So, when do we get to meet the rest of your family, steffy?

Steffy: Uh, well, we could today. Amelia, our nanny, is coming back with kelly, so we could be with her, and then we could go to forrester creations and meet my dad and my grandfather and my brother. They’re all there.

Finn: And you’re gonna love the forresters. They’re really great people.

Steffy: Yeah.

Jack: You are gonna be a great father. You know what’s funny? I can remember not long ago when he would climb up in our bed in the middle of–

Li: Because he was afraid of the dark.

Finn: Okay, guys, I don’t think steffy needs all the details.

Steffy: Yes, I– I definitely do. And I want those punk rock pics.

Li: You got it.

Finn: [ Scoffing, chuckling ]

Steffy: This is… everything I imagined and then some. Hayes is so lucky to have you as grandparents. Family is everything to me. People everywhere living with type 2 diabetes

Eric: And these are zende’s for hope for the future, right?

Ridge: Yeah, and they’re really good.

Eric: Are you surprised?

Ridge: I’m– no, I’m not surprised, I know he’s talented, but this is knocking it out of the park, right?

Eric: It’s gorgeous.

Thomas: Oh, wait a minute. Just got a text from steffy. They are on their way up.

Brooke: They?

Thomas: She and finn? I don’t know.

Ridge: Well, why would she bring finn up here unless there’s something…

Eric: Maybe she just wants to visit with her grandfather.

Ridge: Maybe, or maybe there’s an announcement.

Steffy: Hi! I have some very important people I’d like you to meet. This is jack and li finnegan. They’re finn’s parents. Jack and li, this is my father rick, his wife brooke, my grandfather eric, and my brother thomas.

Thomas: It is A… pleasure to meet you.

Jack: A pleasure to meet you all.

Eric: The pleasure is ours, for sure.

Finn: Um, there’s also something, um… I want you all to know. Something I meant to tell steffy for quite a while but just told her recently. Um… I was adopted… as a baby. But these are the only parents that I’ve ever known, and, um… I couldn’t be luckier.

Ridge: Okay, well, that’s– okay, all right–

Brooke: It’s nice to know.

Ridge: Love is thicker than blood, and knowing you the way I do, you… did a great job as parents.

Finn: Yeah, they… I think they did.

Jack: Well, I don’t wanna pretend like we don’t know who you all are, so, um… in fact, I bought my wife one of your dresses a few anniversaries ago.

Thomas: Really?

Li: And I loved it.

Eric: Obviously it was one of mine.

Ridge: If you overpaid, then yes, it was one of– are you guys settled in? Is everything good?

Li: Not yet, we needed to meet our grandson first.

Eric: He’s really something, hayes, he’s beautiful.

Jack: Words cannot describe.

Ridge: Well, I–I try to find a word, and I think it might be “precious.” Right?

Li: So this is your second grandchild?

Ridge: No-no, no-no, there’s three of ’em. I’ve got douglas.

Thomas: Yep.

Ridge: Thomas’s kid.

Jack: Oh, you guys are pros. I’m gonna need some grandparent pointers.

Ridge: Pointers– it’s easy. You know, you pick up the kid, play with ’em, buy ’em whatever they want, and then… if they need their diaper changed, you just give ’em back.

[ Laughter ]

Steffy: Thanks, dad.

Ridge: And that’s it. Beautiful, isn’t it?

Brooke: Well, yeah, I mean, it’s like you get a second chance, and it’s remarkable to see your children raising their children.

Li: I bet it is.

Ridge: And looking at you, you’re– you’re a great father already.

Thomas: Well, I have to say, uh, you’re definitely a wonderful and refreshing change for steffy.

Ridge: Hey, since we’re… sharing things that maybe we shouldn’t share in a first meeting, um, I need–I need to say this. When the two of them met, steffy was… in a bad place. She was in a lot of trouble, but this one didn’t run. It just shows me what kind of a person you are, and it’s a testament to how you raised him.

Jack: Well, thank you, ridge.

Eric: Well, I’m sure you don’t wanna spend your whole visit in some office someplace. Let’s get a big table.

[ Overlapping chatter ]

Steffy: Hold that thought, hold that thought. Finn and I brought you together for a reason. Finn, never in my wildest dreams did I think I… I’d meet such a kind, caring, selfless man. I’m so excited to spend the rest of my life with you. So, we decided to get married right away.

[ Overlapping exclamations ]

[ Exclamations continue ]

[ Laughter ]

Ridge: That’s amazing– hey!

Eric: Congratulations… why hide your skin if dupixent

Ridge: I knew it, right? I said it, there’s gotta be an announcement.

Brooke: Congratulations.

Finn: Thanks, brooke, we’re, uh, we’re really excited.

Steffy: Yeah, you know, we had so much going on with hayes, and we wanted the wedding to be perfect, but it feels like the right time.

Eric: This has been a really interesting time for the two of you, hasn’t it?

Ridge: But now the dust has settled.

Steffy: Yeah, it has, and now, after meeting jack and li, I’m 100% certain that I wanna get married right away.

Ridge: That’s great.

Thomas: Well, I am excited for you too, I mean, if anyone deserves happiness, it’s–it’s you guys.

Finn: Thanks, tom.

Brooke: So, when’s the date?

Ridge: Yeah!

Brooke: What’re you planning?

Steffy: I–I don’t know, but I don’t wanna wait.

Finn: No, I–I think we’re gonna get married pretty soon.

Eric: I think that’s fantastic.

Ridge: What about taylor? Have you talked to your mom?

Steffy: Yeah, she’s not gonna make it, she’s still doing her missionary work.

Eric: I’m sorry to hear that.

Steffy: It’s okay, I mean, I’m disappointed, but she’ll be there in spirit. And she’s really excited to meet hayes, and it means a lot to her that we named him after her.

Jack: Beautiful.

Ridge: What’s that, jack?

Jack: Um… your family, it’s so beautiful. I can’t tell you how pleased we are that our son met a woman like steffy and… has a family like yours.

Ridge: Well, the feeling’s mutual, I mean, our family’s gonna be one, and you’re right, that’S… that’s beautiful.

Steffy: I actually have, um, well, we have another surprise.

Ridge: You pregnant again?

Steffy: Dad, no!

Ridge: What? She’s finishing up the surprise, that’s usually what she comes up with.

Finn: Not that kind of surprise, ridge.

Brooke: Oh, my gosh, I can’t take you anywhere.

Steffy: Okay, we have… our wedding announcement, and we’re gonna post it online. Here, hold on. Two seconds, and…

Ridge: What is she doing?

Brooke: I don’t know.

Ridge: Oh, look at that!

Brooke: Oh!

Eric: That’s great!

Ridge: And the motorcycle again…

[ Soft chatter ]

Ridge: Steffy… I love it.

Thomas: Hey, that is badass.

Eric: You took the words right out of my mouth.

[ Whispering softly ]

Brooke: You’re beautiful, steffy.

Steffy: Thank you.

Jack: So, what, uh, you’re just gonna post that for the whole world to see?

Finn: Yeah, the world will see it.

Li: I think it’s very sweet. And what thomas said– badass.

Finn: Thanks, mom. All right, so, are you ready?

Steffy: Yeah, let’s do it. Okay, okay.

Both: One… two… three…

[ Notification bell ]

Ridge: It’s official!

Steffy: It’s official.

Thomas: Awesome.

Li: Oh… that’s great.

Ridge: Congratulations, guys.

[ Soft chatter ]

Finn: Mwah, oh, I can’t wait to be your husband.

Steffy: I can’t wait to be your wife.

[ Soft chatter ]

Brooke: Oh…

[ Soft chatter ]

[ Notification bell ]

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GH Transcript Friday, July 30, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021August 9, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

General Hospital Transcript

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Spencer: Do you think we can put the past behind us? Start fresh? Is it possible we can declare a truce?

Ava: I appreciate the offer, Spencer. But you don’t have to worry about forging a relationship with me. I’m out of Nikolas’ life now.

Spencer: It didn’t look that way a little while ago.

Jason: Hey, you ready to go?

Carly: One second. Okay. All set. Are you ready for this?

Jason: For Wiley’s birthday party? Sure. And I even managed to get all the gifts in the car.

Carly: There weren’t that many. And you know what I’m talking about. This is our first family thing as a couple.

Jason: Are you nervous?

[ Knock on door ]

Willow: Come in.

Michael: Well, uh… ah?

Willow: Oh, thank you!

Michael: No problem.

Willow: [ Laughs ] I thought I’d have to break out the masking tape.

Michael: Yeah, I’m surprised I found any at all, considering the piles of presents already at the house, not to mention the decorations, so… a

Willow: Are we spoiling him?

Michael: Oh, yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Well, today, anyway. I mean, it’s Wiley’s birthday, right? So we get a pass.

Willow: [ Chuckles ]

Michael: Let him have all of his presents and balloons.

Willow: Don’t forget the cupcakes.

Michael: Oh, never. He actually — he reminded me again this morning.

[ Both chuckle ]

Michael: No, everything’s all set for our birthday boy.

Brook Lynn: Wow! Look at you! Wow, look at this.

Chase: Ah, this is Olivia’s work. I just followed her around with a tape dispenser.

Brook Lynn: [ Chuckles ]

Chase: It is funny, though, how you just reappear right when the decorating is finished.

Brook Lynn: Timing is everything. I sent Yuri down to help.

Chase: Yeah, and good thing. I couldn’t hang that banner in this thing.

Brook Lynn: You’ll be out of it soon enough.

Chase: Not soon enough for me. I can’t wait to walk up to Willow and show her that I am back.

Shawn: Hey.

Sam: Hey!

Shawn: Thank you. Sam: I hope you don’t mind meeting me in the park. I had to drop Scout off at Lila’s Kids.

Shawn: Mind? I love it outdoors. Can’t get enough of it.

Sam: [ Chuckles ] I’m the same exact way. And it sure beats the exercise yard at Pentonville, I bet.

Shawn: Yeah, no doubt. So, why’d you want to meet?

Sam: I’m afraid I have bad news.

[ Knock on door ]

Nikolas: Hey. Are you okay? You sounded stressed on the phone. You mentioned Hayden. Have you heard from her?

Elizabeth: I wish, but no.

Nikolas: So, then what’s going on?

Elizabeth: Sam was here…asking about the time Hayden was shot.

Nikolas: And?

Elizabeth: And it made me remember something.

Nikolas: [ Scoffs ] Damn it! I knew this was gonna happen.

Chase: Look, Willow and I aren’t even living together. She’s at the gatehouse, and I’m upstairs. I don’t feel like we can really start our life together yet. And I’m so sick of this chair. I can’t do anything.

Brook Lynn: Excuse me, you’re the one who sang Bailey to sleep, which is more than I can manage. And she loved it, by the way.

Chase: Yeah, she did seem pretty blissed-out.

Brook Lynn: [ Chuckles ]

Chase: Which was puzzling to me because it took you so long to get her settled.

Brook Lynn: Oh, my god. Let it go. Man, this place really looks like a birthday party on steroids. See, you guys didn’t need my help. Besides, kids Wiley’s age are more interested in the boxes, anyway.

Chase: The boxes?

Brook Lynn: Whatever.

Chase: I bet you 50 bucks that this doesn’t hold a candle to the parties that you’ll throw Bailey.

[ Door slams ]

Brook Lynn: You’re on. Let’s see if Wiley’s more interested in the gifts or the boxes.

Valentin: Look who I found outside.

Brook Lynn: What the hell is he doing here?

Elizabeth: So, you know what I’m talking about?

Nikolas: Yeah, Sam spoke to me, as well. I told her I didn’t know where Hayden was and she should just leave it alone. The last thing I wanted was for her to come here and upset you with questions about your sister on top of everything else you’re dealing with.

Elizabeth: Too late. I’m upset. Sam said that Shawn Butler has spent all those years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

Nikolas: I know. Alexis explained the situation. Of course Shawn shouldn’t have paid for something he didn’t do, but he pled guilty.

Elizabeth: Now that Shawn denies shooting Hayden, it’s made me wonder who did. And I remember something you said back then, something I didn’t want to believe — that you had Hayden shot.

Ava: Nikolas and I plan to keep our divorce civil and drama-free. But make no mistake, the marriage is over.

Spencer: Let me guess — Father doesn’t agree.

Ava: Well, you know your father. He wants what he wants and he doesn’t take “no” for an answer.

Spencer: Yeah. That sounds like him.

Jason: Who are you nervous about seeing?

Carly: [ Sighs ]

Jason: What? Is it Monica? ‘Cause I-I talked to her and we talked through everything, all the history with A.J., and she’s good —

Carly: Okay, I’m not nervous, nervous. Okay? I’m not. It’s just… it’s a transition, you know? All the family things that we’ve been to over the years — we’re now going as a couple. And I was… talking to Laura last night and — and, you know, wondering if so soon after Sonny and people’s perception might bother me and it might diminish my love for Sonny, and that’s just… hard for me, you know? And I — I know we have to get married, and I know it’s the right thing to do. It’s just really difficult.

Jason: We both know why we’re doing this. We made the best choice that we could. So now we just got to move forward with it.

Carly: I’m really glad you’re in this with me.

Austin: I’m here because Michael invited me. He said it was a family celebration.

Brook Lynn: Yeah, it’s just, um… you’re early.

Austin: Well, my mother always said if you’re on time, you’re late.

Brook Lynn: That makes no sense.

Austin: Do you argue with your mother?

Brook Lynn: All the time.

Austin: Do you win?

Brook Lynn: [ Sighing ] Okay.

Austin: Hi.

Chase: Hey, how’s it going? I’m Chase.

Austin: Hi, I’m Austin.

Valentin: I should have made the introductions. Sorry about that.

Monica: Well, Austin! I’m so glad you could make the family celebration. Have you met everybody?

Austin: Yes, I have.

Valentin: So it’s true, is it, Monica? Austin is a legitimate Quartermaine?

Willow: Uh, you can let go now.

Michael: Oh, yeah. [ Clears throat ]

Willow: And that’s that.

Michael: Hey, Willow, you, uh… are you really okay?

Willow: Sure.

Michael: It’s just you’re, um… you know, going out of your way to make sure Wiley’s birthday celebration is happy and — and — and joyful, and, uh…I also know this is the anniversary of… your son’s death. And I’ve been thinking about him, too. For the longest time, I thought he was my son. So it’s — it’s… it’s a bittersweet day.

Willow: This morning when I was putting flowers on Jonah’s grave, the birds were singing so loudly, it felt like they were serenading him.

Michael: [ Breathes sharply ] And I wish we could’ve gone together, but, uh…

Willow: Chase was there.

[ Michael sighs ]

Michael: I’m just — I’m glad you — you weren’t alone.

Willow: It was Chase who told me my baby had died. He held me as that awful truth sunk in and I grieved. He comforted me and got me through this unimaginable time in my life. And I will always be grateful to him. But I wish that you had been with me at our son’s grave today.

[ Suspenseful music plays ]

Nikolas: Elizabeth, we both know I didn’t shoot Hayden.

Elizabeth: No, we don’t. I remember that time in the Floating Rib when I had asked you point-blank if you had done it, praying you’d say no. But you didn’t. You told me you had Hayden shot to protect me.

Nikolas: It was a long time ago. Emotions were high.

Elizabeth: H-Hayden was blackmailing us for the mess I made with Drew, lying to him to hold on to him.

Nikolas: There was plenty of upheaval back then. But when you were able to catch your breath and you asked me about Hayden again, I came clean and I admitted that I had been lying. Don’t you remember?

Sam: So, neither Nikolas or Elizabeth have any idea where Hayden is or how to find her. Any progress on finding Hayden’s mother?

Shawn: Nada. Naomi Dreyfus is not returning calls.

Sam: Okay, so we are back to square one.

Shawn: Well, Curtis said he’d check his notes from when he originally worked the case, but he didn’t sound too encouraging.

Sam: Well, what did we expect? This is a six-year-old cold case.

Shawn: Mm.

Sam: It’s not — not impossible to turn up some new leads, but it’s gonna take some time. We’re gonna have to find some witnesses and try and jog their memories. I mean, the ones that are still alive, anyway.

Shawn: You’re thinking of Drew. Crazy, right? First, the man’s name is Jake Doe. Then he’s Jason Morgan. Then he turns out to be Jason’s twin, Drew Cain — the man you married and had a child with.

Sam: It’s pretty ironic, isn’t it? I mean, you were the one who was supposed to kill him that night.

Spencer: I can see that my father is struggling without you. Which is a real change, considering he insisted that your marriage was a sham and that the only reason he stayed with you was to preserve our family money. No offense.

Ava: None taken. That’s exactly how our marriage started. It was a cold-blooded business arrangement. Nikolas and I surprised ourselves, falling in love along the way. But the stalker has made it clear that he won’t stop as long as we’re together, and I will not risk Avery’s safety.

Spencer: Then you’re adamant about going through with the divorce?

Ava: Whether Nikolas likes it or not.

Spencer: Then why do you keep sending my father mixed signals?

Monica: Well, we’re still waiting for the DNA test results.

Valentin: So, is this a case of keeping our enemies close?

Monica: I don’t consider Austin an enemy.

Valentin: Ned and Michael do. Word to the wise — being a Quartermaine is a study in Darwinism. It’s survival of the fittest.

Austin: I try and stay reasonably fit.

Valentin: Having an ally helps.

Monica: Oh, let me guess. That would be you. Well, warnings, Austin. Warnings all around.

Valentin: I know what it’s like to be an outsider in a powerful family.

Brook Lynn: You know, I’ve been meaning to, uh, speak with you about Bailey. Excuse us.

Monica: Thank you so much for taking care of the decorations.

[ Doors close ]

Chase: Oh, yeah, of course.

Monica: Uh, can I get anybody something to drink?

Valentin: Is there really something you want to talk to me about or did you just want me to get away from Austin?

Brook Lynn: It was a big, fat attempt to stop you from sucking up to that interloper.

Valentin: Interloper? I thought I was the interloper.

Brook Lynn: Would you stop? What you need to do is back off, okay? If Austin is a real Q, you really think he’s gonna side with you over his family?

Valentin: We’ll see.

Brook Lynn: Overconfident much?

Valentin: I usually get what I want.

Brook Lynn: But not always.

Willow: Well, uh, we should get these back to the main house. Wiley will be up from his nap soon, and the guests will be arriving. I’ve got a shopping bag here…

Michael: Yeah, well, whatever doesn’t fit in the bag, I’ll carry.

Willow: Thanks. Next year, on Wiley’s birthday, Chase will be walking and you and I will be together.

Michael: Yeah. Yeah. Living here with Wiley. The three of us. I’ll, uh… I’ll wake you all up with a puppy.

Willow: And we’ll all cuddle up in the bed — puppy, too. Then we’ll come down and make birthday pancakes.

Michael: And we can all see Jonah and hear the birds. And then, uh, after the birthday celebration with family and Wiley’s worn out, then we put him and the puppy to bed. And then it’s our turn.

Willow: Next year.

Michael: Next year.

Elizabeth: I remember both conversations. The first one weighed on me, and I remember calling you and asking you to meet me at work.

Nikolas: Right, and we talked in the stairwell so no one would overhear us.

Elizabeth: I haven’t been able to sleep since you told me what you did to Hayden. I never asked you to do that.

Nikolas: Hayden — she’s gonna be fine. Alright? She’s awake. She’s talking. She doesn’t know that Jake is Jason.

Elizabeth: That doesn’t make it okay. You had her shot.

Nikolas: No, I didn’t. I lied.

Elizabeth: What?

Nikolas: Elizabeth, I lied. Shawn confessed that he’s the one that shot Hayden.

Elizabeth: Then why would you say you did it?

Nikolas: [ Sighs ] It’s — it’s stupid. I just… I wanted you to think that I would do anything for you.

Elizabeth: W-why? Why? To w-win points? What am I supposed to do with that? And if you lied about that, why should I believe you now?

Nikolas: Because Shawn confessed. Why would he confess if he wasn’t guilty? Elizabeth, I’m — I’m ashamed that I lied to you. I just… I wanted you to love me the way that I love you. I — I can see now that that’s not gonna happen.

Nikolas: You remember, right? I swallowed my pride and I told you the truth.

Elizabeth: Told me the truth? Or I told me what I wanted to hear? You need to be honest. We both know Shawn Butler didn’t shoot Hayden. Was it you?

Monica: So, obviously, you have met Chase.

Austin: Thank you. Yes, I have. Um, so, Chase, where do you fit in to this whole Quartermaine puzzle?

Chase: I-I’m — I’m Willow’s husband. And Willow is Wiley’s mom. And Dr. Quartermaine has been kind enough to let me stay here while I recover. I really can’t thank you enough. I-I hope to be out of here soon.

Monica: Oh, you can stay as long as you want, Chase. And I don’t know whether you knew or not, but Austin is a new doctor on staff at General Hospital.

Austin: Yeah.

Chase: Oh, that’s great.

Austin: Yeah, it is. It’s great.

Monica: Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to check with Olivia, see if everything is ready.

Austin: Alright, Chase. From one outsider to the other, what do you think of these Quartermaines? Do I need to watch my back the way Valentin says?

Valentin: You see, presently, I have a beautiful new daughter and I am CEO of a company that is highly profitable, both of which I owe to you.

Brook Lynn: Yeah, well, don’t count your chickens.

Valentin: You really think the family’s gonna vote me out?

Brook Lynn: You really think you can stop us?

Valentin: I think you’re worried that I might. I think you think that Austin’s going to prove himself and side with me. And that is why you are watching him like a hawk.

Brook Lynn: [ Scoffs ] Who says I’m watching Austin?

Valentin: I do. I can see that you are clearly shaken by that man.

[ Knocking ]

Carly: Willow?

Michael: Mm! Hey.

Carly: Hi!

Michael: Hi! Uh, Jason. Uh, we were just finishing wrapping up Wiley’s presents.

Carly: Oh, I can’t believe Wiley’s three! Okay, so where is the birthday boy?

Willow: Uh, at the main house, probably waking up from a nap any minute now.

Carly: [ Chuckles ] Okay, well, Michael, why don’t you and Jason take up the presents? And I’ll hang out with Willow for a minute.

Michael: We can all go together if you — if you want.

Willow: You — you go ahead. We’ll, uh, be there in a minute.

Michael: Okay.

Carly: What are you two doing?

Brook Lynn: I’m not shaken by Austin. As far as I’m concerned, the jury is still out on the guy. I mean, Austin delivers Maxie’s baby and then he lets the crazy nurse run off with Louise?

Valentin: After being knocked unconscious.

Brook Lynn: Well, yeah. But I just wonder if he knows more than he says. I mean, he just happens to be hiking through at the exact right time, at the exact moment that Maxie’s delivering the baby. And then it just so happens that he happens to own the house that Peter and — and that crazy henchwoman bring Maxie?

Valentin: You think Austin was involved in Louise’s kidnapping?

Brook Lynn: I won’t go that far. But let’s just say… I’m keeping an eye on the guy.

Chase: The Quartermaines have always been good to me. They have strong personalities, but big hearts.

Austin: That is not their reputation.

Chase: They’re an intense family and they take some getting used to. But they protect their own and they band together when it counts. If your claim is legit —

Austin: It is.

Chase: Then you’ll find your place. You can’t be thin-skinned, though.

Austin: Oh, I’m not worried about that. I’m not afraid of a little bloodletting. I’m a doctor. So, Chase, what do you do?

Chase: I’m a detective with the PCPD.

Austin: Super! Any leads on Maxie’s baby?

Ava: I am not sending your father mixed signals. Nikolas and I cannot be together, and I have been very clear with him about that.

Spencer: And yet I just saw you right here in, um… shall we say, a close moment.

Ava: I didn’t mean for that to happen.

Spencer: It doesn’t matter what you intend. It matters what you do.

Ava: Excuse me? Didn’t you just approach me requesting a truce? What happened to that olive branch?

Brook Lynn: What are you guys talking about?

Austin: Oh, you’re back. Where’s your better half?

Brook Lynn: Oh, Valentin’s feeding Bailey.

Chase: Austin was asking about the search for Maxie’s baby, which I can’t talk about, but, uh, how lucky was Maxie to have you hiking the woods that night?

Austin: No, no. I’m the lucky one. I’m so glad I was there. And Maxie did great, you know. The delivery was remarkably simple, given the circumstances. It’s only afterwards that things have become a little problematic — and only for me, really, because I keep having this peculiar dream. And in the dream, I’m there, I help Maxie to deliver her baby, I get conked on the head. And this is where the peculiar dream gets weird. I keep hearing these two women talking. Which is so weird because… Maxie was alone when — when I woke up.

Chase: Maybe your subconscious heard the fake nurse and Maxie.

Austin: Oh, maybe.

Willow: Michael and I are raising Wiley together. That’s all.

Carly: I know my son. Michael loves you. You telling me you don’t feel the same?

Willow: I couldn’t live with myself if I abandoned Chase when he needs me the most.

Carly: Okay, that’s because you’re a kind, loyal person. And I admire that about you, Willow. Sometimes the best of intentions can lead to the worst outcomes. You know, an act of kindness can actually do more harm than good. And lord knows, I’m in no position to pass out advice. I’ve made more than my share of mistakes and told more than my share of lies. And at the time, I told myself that I had a good reason. And I’m sure you do, too, but…[Chuckles] It’s clear Jason and I walked in on something.

Willow: Michael and I did not mean to —

Carly: And I’m just glad that it was us and not somebody else. You have a terrible poker face. It’s almost impossible for you to hide your feelings for Michael. And if I can see how much you love him, other people are gonna see it, too.

Michael: Hey, uh, you know, I think I should — I should go back for Willow. You know, she’s probably getting grilled by Mom.

Jason: Well, Willow told you to go, right?

Michael: Yeah, but I mean, you know Mom. She means well, but…

Jason: But what? Something on your mind?

Michael: [ Sighs ] Yeah, uh… you know, right? That I’m… I’m in love with Willow.

Jason: Okay. Does she, uh — she feel the same?

Michael: She only married Chase because of his health. And we, uh — we were waiting to tell him until he could walk again. I feel happy a-and — and guilty at the same time. I don’t know, I just never thought I’d be the “other man.”

Jason: Uh, don’t fault yourself for having feelings. Michael, you got to — you got to trust yourself. You’ll figure it out. You’ll make the right decision. I never have to worry about that with you.

Michael: Thanks. I’m glad for your vote of confidence. And I know — I know you have your own challenges you’re going through right now. You know, you can always — can always count on me.

Jason: I appreciate that. Now, about all these gifts…

Michael: Yeah, yeah. [ Chuckles ] No, it’s — it’s crazy, I know, but don’t worry, I’m not gonna go overboard like that all the time. Just — just one day. And the rest of the days, I’m — I’m — I’m gonna take a page out of your book. I hope I can give Wiley the same sense of self and confidence that you gave me when I was little.

Shawn: I was wondering when we’d talk about this. You know, get it out in the open. Yes, I was sent to deal with Drew. Well, he was Jake Doe back then and, you know, nobody really knew who he was or what he was up to. I was doing my job.

Sam: On Sonny’s orders.

Shawn: Well, I’m just glad Jordan made me miss my shot.

Sam: Yeah, me too. Or I wouldn’t have a daughter right now. Look, I’m glad we had a chance to clear that up.

Shawn: Yeah.

Sam: Okay. Back to square one. There is some good news. The garage is still there, and I can go back to the scene of the crime.

Shawn: Six years later? I guess…if you want to take a field trip.

Sam: [ Scoffs ] Come on, I know it’s a long shot, but it’s all we’ve got.

Shawn: Look, I’ll do a little more work on Naomi Dreyfus.

Sam: Look, Shawn… maybe it’s best if you don’t do this. You just got out of prison. Enjoy your life. Enjoy this park. I mean, don’t you want that? Don’t you want to start a future and make a life for yourself?

Nikolas: I did not have Hayden shot.

Elizabeth: Then who did? It wasn’t you — it wasn’t Shawn. Who tried to kill my sister?

Ava: Perhaps you’re unclear on the concept of “truce.” Or maybe you’re just too angry with me to make one work.

Spencer: Sorry. I didn’t mean to snap. I’m not angry. I am afraid for my father.

Ava: You’re afraid for Nikolas.

Spencer: This guy got into Wyndemere. He must be a criminal genius to get through the security detail. And then he got into your hotel suite. Whoever this guy is, he is a legitimate threat. I already lived through losing my father once. I don’t want to do it again. Please, Ava. Help me protect my father from himself.

Nikolas: We may never know who shot Hayden. You have to remember who she was back then. She arrived in town committing fraud. Ric paid her to feed Drew a lie about his past. I mean, she helped herself to a fortune in diamonds from the profits of her father’s Ponzi scheme. Who knows what enemies were after her? In or out of Port Charles.

Elizabeth: I really believe she wanted a fresh start here. Wasn’t until after she had Violet that she turned a corner.

Nikolas: I guess we turned a corner, too. You fell in love and married Franco. I married Ava and then fell in love.

Elizabeth: Happily ever after. At least for a little while. Until life got in the way.

Ava: Spencer, you don’t need to worry about your father. This divorce protects him, too. As long as we’re apart, the stalker has no reason to pay attention to Nikolas at all.

Nikolas: I’m so glad to hear you say that. Father sometimes makes rash decisions without understanding the consequence of his actions.

Ava: Yes, I know. But I am doing everything I can to protect my daughter and your father.

Nikolas: I appreciate it. But the stalker is unpredictable. I heard that Trina got doused with fake blood. What if next time it’s real?

Ava: You don’t have to keep reminding me, you know. I do know what’s at stake.

Nikolas: Then make him understand! Get your feelings out of this and make him stop fighting this divorce.

Willow: You’re not saying anything I don’t know in my head already. I don’t want to hurt Chase. I truly care about him. But my heart is with Michael, and it’s getting harder and harder to hide those feelings.

Carly: You’re in a tough situation. And so is Michael. I mean, you’re trying so hard to be generous and to do what seems kind and supportive, but… the heart’s tricky. Yeah, it can be selfish and strong-willed. And sometimes there’s no denying it or reasoning with it. Hearts are stubborn that way.

Willow: Yeah, I’ve never heard it put quite like that.

Carly: [ Chuckles ] Well, I know from experience. But you’re Wiley’s mom, and you’re family. And I’m always here if you need to talk.

Willow: Thanks. I, uh, suppose I should splash some water on my face before I head over.

Carly: Okay, I’m gonna go. I’m gonna get out of your hair.

Willow: Hey, Carly.

Carly: Mm?

Willow: I’m really happy to be part of your family. Growing up, that’s all I really wanted, was just to be accepted and loved for myself, even with my faults. My mom and I never had heart-to-heart talks like this.

Carly: Oh, you mean awkward and intrusive?

[ Both laugh ]

Carly: You’ve come to the right family, because that’s my specialty. [ Laughs ]

Valentin: How’s the lawsuit going?

Austin: Oh, it’s going great.

Valentin: Does your lawyer think you can win?

Austin: Yeah, I mean, I wouldn’t pursue contesting Edward’s will if I didn’t feel like I had a legitimate cause.

Valentin: You and I should have lunch, discuss ELQ under my continued leadership.

Austin: I do like lunch.

Chase: I’m kind of tired. I think I’m gonna go lie down before the party starts.

Brook Lynn: Okay. Do you need me to —

Chase: No, no, no. I can make it to the elevator.

Brook Lynn: Alright.

Chase: I just — I need a minute. I’ll be back in a bit.

Brook Lynn: This is so not good.

Monica: Well! More guests. And more presents.

[ Michael clears throat ]

Austin: Mm, cute.

Michael: Austin, hey.

Austin: Hey.

Michael: Glad you could make it.

Austin: Oh, thank you so much for inviting me.

Michael: Yeah. Valentin.

Valentin: Michael. Right on time. Austin and I were just discussing ELQ and how it’s currently thriving. It’s gutsy to change CEOs. Could affect the bottom line.

Michael: Well, it is a strong company. And one that was already thriving when you took the helm.

Monica: Okay, gentlemen, we’re not going to discuss business today.

Michael: No, no, no, no. I’m just — I’m just making my position clear to Austin so he knows where I stand. ELQ is a Quartermaine company that should be run by Quartermaines. Ned is the CEO ELQ needs, not Valentin.

Chase: Alright. You can do this. [Grunts]

Shawn: Part of me wants nothing more than to drop this and never look back. But then I see TJ and Molly, you know, full of hope and determination, you know… striving so hard to make a difference in this world. They’re something else.

Sam: I know that.

Shawn: And I ask myself, what — what can I do to make a difference? You know, maybe help put an attempted murderer behind bars where they belong instead of leaving them to get away with it.

Sam: Okay, but what about you and your fresh start?

Shawn: I want that. I want to build a better life for myself. And of course, I want to connect with my son. You know, be a real part of TJ’s life. But I’m also gonna find the person who tried to kill Hayden. I have to. Who knows how many other people they’ve hurt?

Elizabeth: You’re right about me having a lot on my plate right now. I’m glad to get this off of it. I hope you’re not mad at me for grilling you. I-I just had to know.

Nikolas: No, I’m glad I could put your mind at rest where I’m concerned. And you know… I’m always here for you if you need to talk. About anything.

Elizabeth: Thank you.

Nikolas: I do think it’s best for you to put that painful time behind you. I mean, life goes on, right?

Elizabeth: Yeah. Right.

Ava: You’re right, Spencer. You know, I have been holding on to the slightest hope. And then maybe even sending your father mixed signals, and that’s why Nikolas refuses to believe that this marriage is over. But that ends now. You know, he and I don’t even really need to speak to each other anymore. W-we can communicate through our lawyers.

Spencer: I think that’s best. And I humbly appreciate it. I’m sorry it has taken something as drastic as this current situation for me to see you for who you truly are.

Ava: Well, I’m glad that you and your father are on better terms now, Spencer. He missed you. And I know he’s so glad you’re back.

Spencer: I am, too. I can see I got here just in time.

Monica: Okay, ladies, I think we’ve waited long enough for the guest of honor. We need to get the party started.

Carly: Yes!

Monica: Where is the birthday boy?

Willow: Uh, taking an epic nap. But I’ll go wake him.

Carly: Oh, can I? I’ll take all the time I can get with my grandson.

Willow: Enjoy.

Carly: Thank you.

Brook Lynn: [ Chuckles ]

Willow: Where’s Chase?

Brook Lynn: Oh, he just needed to rest up before the party started, so…

Willow: Oh. When did he leave? Maybe I should check on him.

Brook Lynn: Oh, no, he’s fine. He’s gonna be back in a bit. Don’t worry. He’s fine.

Chase: Yes! Okay, how about a step?

Willow: I’m, uh, going to get Chase. He’s resting before the party, but I know he’ll want to be here when the birthday boy makes his big entrance.

Michael: Okay.

Willow: [ Sighs ]

[ Doorbell rings ]

Willow: I’ve got it! Oh.

[ Dramatic music plays ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

Jordan (to Portia): I didn’t know that you were actually a couple now.

Curtis (to Trina): What would make you think we weren’t?

Stella: I can’t help but worry it’ll end up that way.

Chase (to Willow): You mean you honestly thought that that was a good idea?

Jason (to Carly): It comes at a cost for both of us.

Nina (to Sonny): I don’t know if that’s a blessing or a curse.

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Phyllis: Hey!

Amanda: Hello.

Phyllis: Oh, I’m so glad you could get together.

Amanda: Yeah.

Phyllis: Hey, after everything with your family, I know you need to decompress, but you look amazing. You’re actually glowing, so someone’s taking care of you.

Amanda: Yeah, I am feeling pretty wonderful, despite all that drama with my family.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, spill. I want to hear everything.

Amanda: Okay, come on.

[ Both chuckle ]

Sally: Phyllis!

Phyllis: Is there a problem?

Sally: You just don’t know when to stop, do you? You just keep pushing and pushing, and now you have crossed me one time too many.

Tara: Kyle. I didn’t hear you come in.

Kyle: Got in earlier, but came back to see how things went with ashland and harrison. When I got in, you were on the phone with sally.

Tara: Oh, today has just been grueling. I mean, breaking the news about ashland’s illness to harrison was so much harder than i thought it was gonna be. It was tough on all of us. One of the hardest moments of this whole ordeal. I am so glad you’re home.

Chloe: There are a few problems with my office. First, the internet is spotty. It keeps dropping at the worst times. I’m gonna need an ergonomic chair for my back, my fridge isn’t working, and I don’t know what’s going on with that side of the building, but the lighting is all wrong. Did you give me that suite just to mess with me?

Adam: [ Sighs ] Yes, chloe, I was up all night thinking about ways to make your work life miserable.

Chloe: Funny, but somehow i wouldn’t put it past you.

Adam: Order whatever you need. Anything else?

Chloe: Uh…

Adam: Wow, this is a first. You at a loss for a comeback. Now, that — that is funny.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Adam: Oh. Alright, this is the news I’ve been waiting for all day. My son is home, and I have to go.

Chloe: Oh, well, tell connor I said hi.

Adam: Alright, see you tomorrow — if you decide to come back.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Sharon: Connor! Rey, you’re back! Connor, it is so good to see you. How is your grandmother doing?

Connor: She’s getting better, mostly because my mom is taking care of her.

Sharon: Well, I’m really glad to hear that. I bet the first thing you want to do is see your dad. I know he can’t wait to see you, too. He talks about you all the time.

Rey: He does? You and adam have been in touch?

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Sharon: I bet you’re thirsty after your long drive. Natasha, will you make my friend here a nice glass of lemonade?

Rey: Why don’t you have a seat? Your dad’ll be here any minute, buddy. So you and adam were talking the whole time while I was gone?

Sharon: Uh, no, just briefly, you know, when he came here for coffee. We mostly discussed connor. You know, he wondered how he was doing, when he’s coming back.

Rey: You sure he wasn’t up to his old tricks again with you, playing on your sympathies?

Sharon: No. He was just a dad who missed his kid. Now, I want to hear about your trip — everything. But first, what I want is…

Tara: Forgive me. I’m a little emotional, but i know how worried you’ve been about how harrison would take the news.

Kyle: So how did it go?

Tara: I mean, it went as well as it could have, I suppose. Ashland let me stay in the room when he told harrison, and he’s decided to seek treatment, so there’s hope. That made the conversation a whole let less traumatic than it could have been.

Kyle: So what was harrison’s reaction?

Tara: Well, it was difficult telling him that this big, strong man that he’s known as his father his whole life was sick, but I think, in the end, he accepted it. Maybe it’s because he didn’t really understand.

Kyle: It’s way too much for his little mind to comprehend, I’m sure, but who knows how much time ashland will have now that he’s seeking treatment. I mean, harrison may have him in his life longer than we thought.

Tara: That’s what I’m hoping. I mean, as long as our son has all the love and support from all of us, I know he can make it through it.

Kyle: I’ll go check on him shortly, make sure he knows that his daddy’s here for him. But first, mind telling me about that phone call with sally. What was that all about?

Tara: Oh, right. I mean, she was just calling to apologize for blowing up at me about this whole phyllis thing.

Kyle: You mean the text phyllis sent on sally’s phone?

Tara: I know how you feel about sally, but I kind of feel sorry for her, given the way that phyllis has been hounding her about summer leaving town. I mean, now that I have been dragged into this mess, I know what it’s like to be targeted by her unfair accusations. And I hope that you haven’t let her misguided suspicions get to you, too.

Kyle: Like I said, phyllis operates out of a desire to protect summer. She has a long history of jumping to conclusions about people.

Tara: Well, she has clearly jumped to a few about me. So I need to know if you still trust me.

Phyllis: Uh…I assume you’re upset by jack’s visit.

Sally: Oh, you damn well i am.

Phyllis: Oh, you know, i forgot to tell you I gave jack and kyle a copy of the surveillance video from the elevator when you and your co-conspirator were going at it.

Sally: Okay, for the last time, tara and I were not conspiring. And is it even legal spreading that tape around?

Phyllis: Is that the thing you’re worried about? Because that’s the least of your worries, actually.

Sally: You know what? It was bad enough that you spied on a guest in your own hotel, but then you had to go and share your lies with jack?

Phyllis: Listen, sally, jack has plenty of reasons to doubt you. Nothing I say or do is gonna convince him.

Sally: How dare you continue to interfere in my relationship with him. I warned you before.

Phyllis: Wow. Okay. Well, that’s why jack doubts you. See, he’s seen through that sweet, nice thing you have going on and this fake charm. Remember when he walked in here and he overheard you going off on the ways that you were gonna take me down?

Sally: Yeah, but we were moving beyond that.

Phyllis: Okay, well, he’s seen the light.

Sally: God. You are spiteful and vicious.

Phyllis: Yes, I am. I’m spiteful and vicious. You can end this. You can end this now. You tell me what you and tara did to drive my daughter out of town. You tell me now — right now — or things will get much, much worse for you.

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Adam: It’s so good to see you again, connor. How was your trip? I can’t wait to hear all about it.

Connor: It was good. I got to spend lots of time with mom.

Adam: That sounds fun.

Connor: Can we go to the ranch? I want to see grandma and grandpa.

Adam: Oh, buddy, they, um — they’re in europe right now. They’re visiting noah and summer. But your favorite horse is chomping at the bit for you to take him for a ride again. Maybe faith can take you there tomorrow, like she offered before?

Connor: I hope so.

Adam: Alright, well, I will take you home, but we just have to make a quick stop first. I was so excited to see you that I left my laptop at the office.

Connor: That’s cool. I’m just glad to be hanging out with you.

Adam: Well, not nearly as glad as I am to have you back. It was lonely here on my own.

Kyle: What are you so worried about?

Tara: Oh, I’m just so grateful to you and jack, and you’ve been so kind and wonderful about this whole thing during a time when I had no one else. And I would hate to think that you were questioning whether me staying at your home was a mistake.

Kyle: Hey, I hope you know i have no qualms or regrets about you and harrison coming here. I want to look after my son. And you both need and deserve a stable environment, especially with the divorce and ashland’s illness.

Tara: Somehow phyllis has gotten the impression that I’m a gold-digger and that I have ulterior motives. If she’s gotten to you, too, and you no longer trust me, I need to know that.

Kyle: Okay, it’s not that i have doubts about you. I know for a fact how manipulative and underhanded sally can be. She’s a master at finding people’s weak points and backing them into a corner until she gets what she wants.

Tara: So you think she’s using me. In what way?

Kyle: I don’t know what sally’s up to. It’s not worth getting worked up about, especially now. You’ve had a lot to handle today. You’re probably pretty tired.

Tara: Exhausted. So I’m gonna go check on harrison now.

Kyle: Tara, I have to ask. How do you see things going forward?

Tara: What do you mean?

Kyle: Well, now that ashland’s seeking treatment, he may have more time than we originally thought. Does that change anything?

Tara: No, it doesn’T. My marriage is still over.

Kyle: Well, I hope you know you and harrison can stay here as long as you want. My dad loves having harrison here. And you and I, of course, will continue to co-parent with ashland as long as he can.

Tara: Yes, definitely.

Kyle: And you have your shoe line to work on. But what about your personal life? I mean, you probably want to start dating soon, possibly even re-marry. I don’t want to keep you from getting on with your life.

Sally: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I have nothing to confess. I think you’re trying to create something that doesn’t exist. Maybe because you can’t stand the fact that summer is perfectly happy in her glamorous new job far, far away from you.

Phyllis: You and your little friend, tara, are way out of your league. I will not stop until I get the truth.

Sally: You are unbelievable.

Amanda: Well, I see you wasted no time acting on your theory about sally and tara colluding.

Phyllis: It’s not a theory. It’s a fact.

Amanda: How do you know that for sure, phyllis?

Phyllis: I know enough.

Amanda: What proof do you have, as in cold, hard evidence?

Phyllis: I have zero proof. Zero. But I have this, okay? This is why jack is having a hard time getting convinced, ’cause I don’t have anything for him to see, but let me tell you something, those two little girls know that I’m onto them, don’t they? They’re afraid and they’re rattled, and they’re gonna make a mistake. And when they do, I will be right there to take them down.

Life…

Adam: Well, thank you, rey, for driving connor back. I know the request put you on the spot.

Rey: Ah, it’s okay. I was heading back home anyway. It was nice to have some company on the drive.

Adam: How’s chelsea doing? I hope she’s doing as well as she sounded on the phone.

Rey: You know, she seems to be doing okay. She’s following her doctor’s instructions, going to all her therapy sessions, but most importantly, looking out for this little guy. He’s a really good kid.

Adam: I think so, but, obviously, I am biased.

Rey: You should’ve seen how good he was with his grandmother.

Adam: Yeah, I couldn’t be prouder of how considerate and loving my son is. Well, thanks again for everything. We should get going. We got to make a stop before we get home, so we’ll see you guys later.

Sharon: [ Clears throat ] Well, you must be hungry. Can I get you something? You want food or coffee? Or how about a hot shower at home?

Rey: Right now being with you is all that I need.

Amanda: I want to remind you that I am not just your friend, I’m also one hell of an attorney. So you might want to tell me about this video that sally mentioned.

Phyllis: Okay. Listen, I sent a text to tara from sally’s phone saying, “phyllis is onto us.” I mean, you should’ve seen how quickly she got over here. She was really rattled.

Amanda: Okay, hold on. You need to back up there. You stole sally’s phone and sent a fake text message? Phyllis —

Phyllis: Yes, I did. And I am so glad I did it because what I got was gold. Security footage of them in the elevator freaking out, conspiring. I didn’t have audio. If I would have had audio, i mean, this whole thing would be over by now.

Amanda: Listen to me. You are playing with fire here.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] You know, can you just maybe help me out instead of judge me?

Amanda: Okay, you want help putting the pieces of the puzzle together? Yeah, okay, I can help with that.

Phyllis: Really?

Amanda: Yes.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. This is great. I mean, with your brilliant mind and my somewhat brilliant mind…

Amanda: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: …And cocktails, we could figure this out. I mean, I tried to with billy, but we couldn’t — we didn’t get anywhere.

Amanda: Yeah, he is good at considering all the angles, yes, but I think that we could crack this case. So the first thing I think we need to do is put sally aside. Okay? I think we have to focus on tara. I just — I have this feeling that she is the key to this mystery.

Kyle: I didn’t mean to put you on the spot.

Tara: Don’t worry, you haven’T. It’s just that, um, I’ve been so lonely since ashland cut me out of his life. I know that you can understand that because of what happened with summer.

Kyle: Mm. And what do you plan to do about that loneliness?

Tara: If only there was a simple answer.

[ Door opens ]

Kyle: Dad, you’re back.

Jack: Tara, if you don’t mind, I’d like to have a moment alone with my son.

Tara: Yeah, of course.

Jack: I confronted sally about the video.

Kyle: Yeah, what did she say?

Jack: Well, when she was backed into a corner, her first instinct was to lie about it. She tried to tell me she never saw the text.

Kyle: But we saw her —

Jack: She didn’t know phyllis sent us the video. I have had enough of her lies. I — I ended it with her.

Kyle: Good for you.

Jack: This is a great chance for you to say you warned me.

Kyle: You were trying to see the best in a woman you were attracted to. I get it.

Jack: Even after she was busted, she still wouldn’t admit anything. Kept insisting that this was a set-up on phyllis’ part.

Kyle: Tara said the same thing. But knowing phyllis, I guess it makes sense.

Jack: Phyllis has crossed so many lines here, but [Sighs] You have to admit, it’s looking more and more like tara and sally are more than just colleagues. I mean, sally was panicking, desperate to put the blame on phyllis.

Kyle: So if sally is indeed hiding something…

Jack: Which means tara could be hiding something, too.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Rey: So, connor taught anita how to play his favorite video game, and the two of them went at it for hours.

Sharon: Anita didn’t mind?

Rey: Are you kidding? She wouldn’t give up until she won.

Sharon: Well, we had a good time around here, too.

Rey: Yeah?

Sharon: Yeah, faith got to meet her favorite band.

Rey: Mm.

Sharon: Thanks to devon and moses, and she’s very excited about that.

Rey: Well, that’s cool. Yeah, I saw the photo she posted. I’m gonna have to get her to tell me all about it.

Sharon: Oh, don’t worry, she will. She can’t stop talking about it.

Rey: And mariah? Have you heard from her?

Sharon: Just some vague texts. I really wish she would reach out directly. I could help her through whatever this is, you know, as her mom, therapist.

Rey: Okay, listen, she’ll be back home soon, and then you can surround her with all the love that she needs.

Sharon: I hope you’re right.

Rey: Hey, I came home. She will, too.

Sharon: So, tell me about chelsea. I mean, is she really alright? Will she be okay on her own without supervision?

Rey: You know, it’s interesting to see her in a different environment, away from adam. I think this distance is helping her. She and connor were with anita 24/7, so I didn’t really get much time to spend with her.

Sharon: But you did keep an eye on her.

Rey: Of course. I mean, I tested her, I gave her opportunities to give me the slip, but she never took advantage.

Sharon: What about now, now that you and connor are gone?

Rey: Well, local law enforcement will check on her periodically, and she’s required to carry a gps-enabled cellphone with her at all times. But I don’t think she’s gonna do anything to jeopardize her access to connor. It’s clear that he’s her number-one priority.

Sharon: You are amazing, you know that? I mean, this woman put you in the hospital, and yet I can hear the admiration in your voice.

Rey: Well, I’ve forgiven her. Chelsea’s been through so much trauma, both physically and emotionally. Listen, she lashed out and mostly ended up hurting herself. I think she truly regrets what she’s done, and she deserves a second chance.

Sharon: You, my love, are the kindest, most generous man i have ever met.

Rey: Ah, well, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Adam: Am I wrong? I always thought it was my, uh, wilder side that you found more compelling.

Sharon: Um… I don’t know where you would get an idea like that. I mean, after all the time and energy I spent trying to help you become healthy and become the person you want to be, who you were meant to be — that’s — that’s more what was pulling me in.

Adam: Sure. Yeah. Yeah. I see your point. I mean, look at who you’re with now. As far as I can tell, I don’t think rey even has a dark side. So, whatever thing you had for bad boys in the past, you are clearly over it.

Sharon: I hope you know i love everything about you, and I’m very grateful to be married to such a good man.

[ Tablet rings ]

Chloe: Oh. Chelsea! Hi! You look good.

Chelsea: Hi! Well, freedom will do that to you. Where are you anyway?

Chloe: I’m in adam’s office at newman media.

Chelsea: Oh, and I take it he’s not there. Are you snooping?

Chloe: No! I mean, not really.

Chelsea: Not the best way to start a new job. Are you trying to get yourself fired?

Chloe: No, I’m not. In fact, it’s going really well. This is a pretty sweet deal so far. I mean, adam is giving me a free hand, a big budget, and most importantly, well, he’s not getting in my way.

Chelsea: Well, that’s a good sign.

Chloe: Well, even better, he’s keeping his word, so whenever you’re ready, you’re welcome to come back on board.

Chelsea: Wow. [ Chuckles ] So I guess he really does feel bad about what happened.

Chloe: Oh, no, no, no, no. No, chelsea, you cannot go there. Do I need to remind you that adam is not doing you any favors? You deserve much more than just a fashion platform. You are the best thing that has ever happened to him, and he blew it.

Chelsea: Thank you for always being my fiercest defender, but, you know, I’ve had a lot of time to think about how everything went so terribly wrong.

Chloe: Seriously? You’re not about to give adam a break?

Chelsea: I just realized how twisted I got, you know, chloe? I imagined adam betrayed when i was incapacitated, when the truth is, he didn’t do all the things I thought he did. You know, I mean, I blamed him for everything, but really, it was all in my head.

Chloe: Wait, what are you saying, chelsea? I know you know that adam always was and always will be adam, which is to say bad.

Chloe: Well, a lot of people would say that I’m bad because of all the terrible things I’ve done. It’s just — it’s not that simple for me or anyone else. I’m just tired of all the rage, you know? I’m sick of it. It’s so heavy carrying around all of that anger, and I am finally ready to just let it go.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Let’s just go over this. Tara and harrison move in to the abbott house around the same time that summer gets this amazing job offer from angelina marchetti. I mean, seriously, she’s the biggest designer in milan.

Amanda: Out of all of the qualified people in that industry all over the world, why did she hone in on summer newman in genoa city? And not just for a job interview, to offer her the job, site unseen.

Phyllis: And then summer goes from, “I’m in love with kyle, I’ll do anything for kyle, i can’t wait to be a stepmom” to “I didn’t sign up for this.”

Amanda: And then she moves away from everyone she knows and loves.

Phyllis: And then tara takes summer’s place at the abbott dining room table. And then the other one, sally, she takes summer’s job at jcv.

Amanda: Let me just be a devil’s advocate for one minute, okay? What if summer’s departure — what if it didn’t have anything to do with tara colluding? You know, it could have just been a coincidence of luck and timing.

Phyllis: No, no, I don’t believe in coincidence. People make their own luck. I mean, look at tara. She made her luck when she latched on to ashland. I mean, he’s one of the biggest billionaires in the country.

Amanda: Yeah, and now that that marriage is over, she is insinuating herself into the life of another prominent man with a famous last name.

Phyllis: Exactly, and she’s using her kid to get what she wants.

Amanda: Phyllis, you’re not certain about that.

Phyllis: Oh, yes, I am. I have seen that game. I have played that game. A very long time ago.

Amanda: Okay, well, now that you tell me that, I have to ask — do you think that it’s possible that you are projecting your experiences onto tara?

Phyllis: Absolutely not. I’m just stating the obvious.

Amanda: Okay, well, assuming that you are right, why does tara even need sally? I just — I feel like we’re missing something here. I don’t know what.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Amanda: Hey, when exactly did summer get that incredible job opportunity in milan?

Phyllis: Well… when did she — oh, my god. She heard about it through sally. Sally told her. Sally claimed that she was interested in this job, and then summer got it. And then later, sally claimed that she wanted it, but it was okay that summer got it because she was happy with the jcv job. Okay. We just need to do a deep dive into how this happened.

Kyle: Okay, why is phyllis working so hard to make tara and sally look bad? She can’t just want to hurt them for no reason.

Jack: I hate the way phyllis has handled this whole thing, but we should be surprised. She’s always been protective of summer.

Kyle: Which is why i attributed her actions to the pain of seeing her daughter move halfway around the world.

Jack: And why I initially wrote off all of her suspicions for just that reason, but I’ve known her a long time, I got to say this — she’s always been a pot-stirrer, but her instincts are always on the money.

Kyle: Honestly, dad, do you really think there’s some clandestine conspiracy at play here?

Jack: I don’t want to think that, but too many things don’t add up. I can’t just dismiss this entirely. Can you?

Kids can change minds.

Tara: You’ll be glad to know harrison is sound asleep. His busy day knocked him right out.

Jack: Oh, this little bodies have so much energy that they go and go till they can’T.

Tara: It has been a long day for some of us adults, as well. I was thinking about taking a swim, wash off this exhausting day. It’s a beautiful night.

Kyle: Go ahead. There’s something I need to take care of. So if you’ll excuse me.

Jack: You know, I think I’ll turn in, too.

Tara: Jack, can I ask you something before you go?

Jack: Sure, what’s up?

Tara: I get the sense that something has shifted in the way that you and kyle view me, and i know that our family bond is new, but I hope you know that you can ask me anything. I’m an open book. So if I can put any of your concerns at ease, please give me that chance.

Adam: Hey, the kitchen is all the way down the hall on the left. Stock full of all kinds of snacks. We can stop by there on the way out if you want.

Connor: Yeah, cool.

Adam: Okay. Chloe.

Chloe: Connor, hi! Perfect timing. I actually have your mother on the phone right now.

Connor: Mom!

Chelsea: Hi, buddy! Oh, how was your trip? That was so fast. I know it was probably a long ride, huh? I hope you didn’t get tired or bored.

Adam: I’m sure there’ll be plenty of time to talk about that later. I actually just stopped back by to grab my laptop, and I need to get connor home.

Chelsea: Adam, wait. Call me later?

Adam: I’m sure there’ll be plenty of time to talk about that before connor goes to bed. Weren’t you going home a while ago? Uh, bye, chelsea!

Connor: Bye, mom. Call you when we get home.

Chelsea: Bye, buddy. I love you. Well, thank god, connor seems okay.

Chloe: He is going to be fine, and so are you, as long as you keep everything with adam strictly business. You just have to focus on co-parenting your son. That’s all.

Chelsea: Of course.

Phyllis: You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna right to the source. I’m calling angelina marchetti herself.

Amanda: That is a pretty bold move, calling summer’s boss, and it’s the middle of the night in italy. She might be asleep, phyllis.

Phyllis: Nope. I happen to know that she went to la. That’s what summer told me, that she and her pr team went to la. She’s promoting her fall line.

Amanda: Okay. Are you really sure that this is a good idea?

Phyllis: It’s a great idea. And you know what? I know her pr person. I used to work with francesca back in my restless style days. Hey, francesca! Hey, it’s phyllis summers. I know! Oh, I know, restless style was fun. How’s summer doing? Oh, I love to hear that. That’s great. Listen, um, I have a big favor to ask of you. Man, I slept.

Rey: “Good man,” huh? I don’t know, I think I’d prefer sexy, handsome, maybe even brilliant.

Sharon: What? You’re all of those things and more.

Rey: Well, maybe we’ll just have to go back to the house so you can prove that to me.

Sharon: Well, we better get going because I have a lot of proving to do.

Rey: Mm.

Sharon: This must be something connor left behind.

Rey: Yes, chelsea gave him that for the car trip home. I’ll make sure it gets back to him.

Sharon: Despite everything she’s done, she tries to be a good mom.

Rey: You know, it’s easy to see how much she loves her son. She confessed to me that she wishes she could take it all back — everything she did to me, to adam, but most of all connor. Breaking up his family. I think she’s worried about how damaging this will all be to him.

Sharon: I can’t imagine the guilt weighing on her.

Rey: She truly regrets how things turned out with adam. And I still think chelsea has a hard time letting it go.

Adam: Uh-oh, looks like somebody’s ready to crash.

Connor: Not me. Mm, I’m just tired ’cause the drive back from grandma’s house was so long and boring.

Adam: Mm-hmm. If you say so.

Connor: I’ll go unpack and then I can call mom back. You can talk to her, too, if you want. We’ve got to start making some plans for when she comes home.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Better go unpack.

Jack: I really am ready to call it a night. We can have this conversation some other time, alright?

Tara: I don’t want to let this fester. I mean, I know that this whole thing with sally and phyllis has complicated matters.

Jack: Everything tends to be complicated with those two.

Tara: I guess I’m learning that the hard way. Maybe I was too preoccupied with my concern about harrison finding out about ashland’s illness that I-I didn’t explain myself well enough, but I’d like to now, if it would help. I understand if things are too awkward. Maybe we should move out.

Jack: No, no, there’s no need for that. No, harrison is part of this family. He always will be. That means that — that means you are, too.

Tara: Thank you, jack. You and kyle have been a lifesaver for us.

Jack: I do need something from you, though.

Tara: What?

Jack: I’d like you to reassure me that you’ve been upfront about everything with us, that I won’t eventually learn something about you that will make me regret letting you into my home.

Sally: [ Sighs ] So tell me, kyle. Why is it so hard for everyone in this town to give me a chance? Why are you all so determined to ruin my life?

Phyllis: Ms. Marchetti, hi. This is phyllis summers. Yes, yes, francesca gave me your number.

Angelina: Yes, I recognize the name. Your brilliant daughter is working for me. I couldn’t be happier with her performance. I will be forever grateful to my dear friend eric for recommending her.

Phyllis: Wait, I’m sorry, eric? Eric forrester?

Angelina: Yes, I’m in los angeles meeting with him right now.

Phyllis: Wow, that’s a coincidence because I am on my way to los angeles, as well.

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

Eric: Wait, you’re not here just to thank you for this job for summer. You’re here to dig for information. What’s going on here? What’s sally up to now?

Tessa: Why would mariah send a bland group text over something so important? I don’t know what’s happening.

Abby: I do. Mariah’s not coming home.

Victoria: Maybe we ought to book our trip to the cote d’azur right now.

Ashland: We can leave after we get everything up and running with the merger. We can make it our honeymoon.

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Steffy: Oh, this outfit could be so cute for our little flower girl. Oh, my goodness.

Finn: What’s that? Your sister might upstage us? Valid concern.

Steffy: Are you excited for mommy and daddy to get married? I am. We’re gonna have a big party. And you’re gonna meet everyone. And you’re gonna see your daddy’s parents. They’re gonna be super excited to meet you. Daddy just keeps them hidden for some reason.

Finn: Not for long though, because like it or not there’s no way my parents would miss our wedding.

Eric: All right. Good. I pulled your hair, didn’t I? I’m sorry. Okay. I won’t do it. I’m on it. Can I see this the other way.

Brooke: You know, it never gets old. Seeing the finishing touches of a gorgeous design.

Ridge: Well, this one’s all dad.

Brooke: Oh. Well, you meant what you said then, eric. You’re recommitted to your art. And it’s no coincidence that your creative juices are flowing now that a negative energy is out of your life.

Eric: Well, I admit I feel like I’m on a roll. I really do. Thank you karen, I appreciate it.

Karen: Thank you.

Eric: We’re all done. Okay. There you go. Carter.

Carter: Hmm?

Eric: So, any news about the divorce?

Carter: No news yet, but try not to worry. These things can take time.

Brooke: Okay. Well, could you speed up the process a little bit? The sooner quinn is out of eric’s life, out of all of our lives, the better.

Quinn: Carter, I need to see you.

Ridge: Has quinn even hired a lawyer?

Eric: No, she hadn’T. At least, she hadn’t the other day when I saw her.

Brooke: I can’t believe she showed up here. It was unsettling to see her.

Ridge: Yeah.

Eric: Have you? Carter, have you seen her?

Carter: When she came here? Uh, no. But ridge and brooke told me all about it.

Brooke: Why does she think she can just waltz into the building? She’s not allowed here. Nobody wants to see her.

Carter: Uh, we can send a strongly-worded reminder for her to stay away.

Brooke: Yeah.

Carter: In fact, I’ll get on that right now.

Eric: Good. I’d appreciate that. And carter, get on it, will you, please? My whole divorce is in your hands. Let’s go.

Brooke: You’re a good guy, carter. And you’re not accustomed to playing dirty. But for eric’s sake, you’re gonna have to. You’re his attorney. It’s your job to stick it to quinn.

Steffy: Like it or not… finn, your parents can’t be that bad.

Finn: No. No, they aren’T. And I didn’t mean to give you that impression.

Steffy: Well, you have to admit, you have been a little secretive. Like, every time I bring them up, you always change the subject. Is there a reason?

Finn: There is something you should know. Something I probably should’ve told you a long time ago.

Life…

Brooke: Quinn came over here, a place she’s not welcome, and she told you she’s done apologizing?

Eric: Yes, she did.

Brook: Well, the nerve of her. After everything she’s done, eric. She cheated on you. And now, she doesn’t want to admit she was wrong?

Eric: Well, she has admitted that time after time, after time. But that’s the whole point, that she said she’s finished doing that. She wants to move on.

Brook: Well, how convenient. She gets to forget about all the pain that she caused.

Eric: Yeah. Well, I’m not about to defend her, not really. She caused me a lot of pain. I caused her a lot of pain.

Ridge: Really, how was that?

Eric: Well, she claims it’s because I was, uh… I was never defending her. I was always taking the family side against her, taking your side, brooke. You know, that’s quinn’s biggest problem, is her insecurity about you. She may have broken my trust, and she may have destroyed our marriage, and caused this divorce to happen but, it’s my constantly valuing you over her that I have to take some responsibility for.

Carter: Quinn? Quinn?

Quinn: Thanks for coming.

Carter: What’s going on?

Quinn: I had to see you. Were you with eric when I texted?

Carter: Yeah. Ridge and brooke too, but I was careful.

Quinn: I can only imagine what brooke was saying about me. Not that I care.

Carter: What’s this about?

Quinn: You have to ask.

Steffy: So you have been hiding something? It wasn’t just my imagination.

Finn: No, not hiding. Um, avoiding maybe.

Steffy: Well, now, I feel bad. I’ve been joking that you had some deep dark secret and now, I’m finding out that you’re actually struggling with something.

Finn: No, that’s just it. I–I’m really not. How can I put this? Um… have you ever been to a party and you’re talking with someone who knows your name but you’ve forgotten theirs and it’s just too embarrassing to ask?

Steffy: Okay. Yeah–yeah.

Finn: Uh-hmm?

Steffy: I–I have been there but what’S…

Finn: And then you see them a week later and you definitely can’t ask them then, right?

Steffy: No, you can’T. You’re, like, in this vicious cycle you have to, like, never ask them for the rest of your life.

Finn: Exactly. Right. That’s what this, kind of, feels like. You know, I could have told you the first time you asked about my parents but… for some reason, I just–I–I didn’T. And then before I knew it, it just became too awkward to mention.

Steffy: But I’m not gonna judge. Look at my family.

Finn: Your family is great.

Steffy: Finn you can tell me anything. It’s a safe place. I am your soon-to-be wife, and a supportive one at that.

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Finn: Are you expecting someone?

Steffy: No, but I’m gonna go answer, I don’t wanna– to wake up hayes. I just put him down.

Finn: Yeah. I really hope he doesn’t wake up.

Steffy: Hi.

Jack: Ah, you must be steffy. Jack finnegan.

Finn: Dad?

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Ridge: You see what she’s doing, right? She’s trying to make you feel like you made a mistake. Trying to justify sleeping with another man.

Eric: Yeah, I get that. All right. I get that. And I’m just saying it’s not all–it’s not all black and white. I was not the perfect husband. But the fact is, that doesn’t make me any less angry about what’s happened here.

Brooke: And you have every right to feel that way, eric, but just don’t let her get to you. You’re vulnerable right now. She could manipulate you.

Eric: Am I so easily manipulated, brooke?

Brooke: No. I just don’t want her to have the opportunity, because I know you. You don’t like being alone and you never have. Now, if she keeps coming at you like this… look, the best thing to do is just to speed up this process and get the divorce finalized as soon as possible. No more conversations with quinn. She’s trouble, and you know it. Any more communication with her goes through the lawyers. She’s in carter’s hands right now. Not yours.

Quinn: I can’t stop thinking about you. How you make me feel. And I keep thinking about eric… and our marriage ending. Everything that’s happened is just–it’S… it’s unbelievable.

Carter: Well, you… haven’t signed the divorce papers yet. There’s always a chance. Don’t have to give up. You can convince eric to take you back, you know. Deep down, he still loves you. And how could he not? You’re beautiful. You’re sexy. You’re playful. You are the most spellbinding, passionate woman… I’ve ever met.

Finn: Dad, what are you doing here?

Jack: Meeting my grandchild, I hope, now that I’ve, finally met my future daughter-in-law.

Steffy: Well, I’m very glad you’re here.

Jack: Ah, looking good son. Malibu agrees with you.

Finn: Yeah. Well, I have no complaints. Is mom not with you?

Jack: No, she had to catch a later flight. I hope it’s all right that I showed up unannounced. I thought it might be fun to surprise you.

Finn: Oh, yeah. Uh, I’m surprised but it’s good to see you.

Jack: So, this rumored grandchild of mine, he’s around here somewhere, I presume?

Steffy: He’s– he’s asleep right now, but he’ll be thrilled to meet you. I’m thrilled to meet you. It’s so nice to put a face to the name. Starting to think you are imaginary.

Jack: Oh, I’m sure finn wishes that sometimes.

Finn: Oh, come on. That is not true. I couldn’t have asked for better parents.

Steffy: I’m really looking forward to getting to know you. Finn has been very immersed with my family for quite some time, so it’ll be nice to get to know everyone, especially since our son’s part of it. And soon I will be too.

Jack: Well, we welcome you with open arms.

Steffy: Thank you. It means a lot. Finn knows family is very important to me, so I’m–I’m very happy to be joining yours.

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Quinn: But we shouldn’T.

Carter: Uh-hmm. But I can’t stop.

Quinn: Hmm. Carter… what are we doing? I’m too old for you.

Carter: What are you talking about?

Quinn: No, I don’t mean it that way. I mean… you’re going to want to have a family someday, children. I can’t give that to you.

Carter: I want you.

Quinn: Well, in that case…

Carter: [ Chuckling ]

Jack: Adorable, beyond adorable. He’s gonna have your mother wrapped around his little finger.

Finn: Oh, no doubt.

Steffy: Oh, my mother, too.

Finn: Hayes is named after her, right?

Steffy: He is. I’m sure finn told you I also have a daughter named kelly and she’s named after her father’s mother.

Jack: So, you’d better get working on baby number three so your mom doesn’t get jealous.

Finn: Yeah, I don’t know. Two is pretty intense. And don’t worry, my mom is not the jealous type.

Jack: Yeah.

Finn: But I–actually, I was–I was just gonna open up to steffy about our family.

Jack: You haven’t told her?

Finn: Uh, no, it never really came up, but now that you guys are meeting, uh, I think this is… the perfect time to have that conversation.

Steffy: Okay, you two are being very mysterious.

Finn: Oh, it’s nothing bad. It’s actually pretty awesome. I didn’t know how lucky I am. Because, if things came out differently, who knows where I’d be right now. And what I’m about to tell you, just… know that it doesn’t define me. But it’s a part of me, an important part. And it’s something you should definitely know because it affects hayes.

Steffy: You swear this isn’t bad?

Finn: It’s not, no– it’s just, you know, often as a doctor, I have to ask patients about family history, and that’s something I… personally am never able to answer. And hayes won’t be able to either, at least on my side. Look, I…grew up with an amazing, an amazing family and a great home with great parents, but… biologically, I am not theirs. I’m adopted.

Steffy: Oh. Wow. Uh…you had me worried for a second, I mean… did you always know?

Jack: Oh, yeah, we… explained it to him from an early age.

Steffy: Oh. Do you know anything about your birth parents?

Finn: No. Um…no, um, I’ve–I’ve never met them, but I’ve often wondered. I’ve thought about looking them up, you know, like, especially on my birthday. I always think of my birth mother then… wondering the reason for giving me away. It’d be cool to thank them one day… you know, for giving me such great parents. I hope you’re not upset for not telling you.

Steffy: No. No, not at all. I’M… I’m glad that you did. It’s important, you know. We need to know this for– for hayes because… that means we don’t know much about his history or–or background. But you and your wife, you’re a part of hayes. You made finn the man he is… and I love you so much, no matter where you came from.

Jack: Do I tell them?

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, August 2 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by Christine

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Ashland took Victoria to his penthouse in Manhattan. He intended to gather some of his belongings and take them back to Genoa City, but after Victoria encouraged him to let go of the past, he decided to sell all of his homes and everything inside, save a painting that Victoria liked. He got an appointment with a leading cancer specialist, and Victoria agreed to accompany him to the doctor’s visit. Nick and Phyllis reunited, and she told him her theory that Tara and Sally worked together to push Summer out of town. Nick wasn’t sure about that, but he supported Phyllis, and he wanted to go with her to LA to talk to Angelina Marchetti and Eric Forrester. She didn’t want to make anyone feel ganged up on, so she asked him to stay here and be her eyes and ears instead. Tara did what she could to allay Jack’s concerns about her. Lauren acquired Tara’s shoe line, but she said that Tara didn’t send over all the necessary paperwork. Tara promised to make sure Lauren got everything she requested. Tara noted that she needed an immediate source of income. Sally badmouthed Phyllis to Kyle and complained that everyone was out to get her. Kyle didn’t trust Sally, and he said she’d better hope he never found proof that Phyllis was right about her. Sally unsuccessfully tried to convince Jack to give her another chance. He saw a lot of positives in Sally, but he couldn’t trust her. Sally learned that Phyllis was leaving town, but she didn’t find out any details. Tara lamented to Kyle that Ashland was selling off their homes and all the property therein. She was caught off guard when Kyle noted that she’d be homeless if she weren’t living in his family home. Tara felt like Kyle and Jack were starting to turn on her because of Phyllis. She yelled that she couldn’t and wouldn’t live like this.

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Y&R Update Monday, August 2 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Christine

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Ashland took Victoria on a tour of his NY penthouse, ending in the bedroom. She called him smooth, and he told her it wasn’t his intention. She marveled at his home and called it a masterpiece. She saw an Anne Schwartz painting, and she went to get a closer look. While she was admiring the photo, he got fatigued and had to sit down. She wondered if they should’ve postponed the trip, and he said he was okay. He couldn’t wait to walk into his office and introduce everyone to their new CEO. She told him he could pretend he was okay with the rest of the world, but not with her. She wanted his authentic self. He thought that was a tall order, but he could never refuse her.

One of the reasons Ashland came here was to gather things of importance and take them back to Genoa City. Victoria hoped the painting made the cut. Ashland had been too busy to really look at the painting before, but if Victoria liked it, he’d bring it with him. He said that he could really see the painting now, thanks to her. She asked about his home in Long Island. He said there was nothing of value there, and the house in the Hamptons was Tara’s domain. She’d fully furnished it before he even stepped in the door. This Manhattan penthouse was his favorite. Tara used to spend the entire season at the beach house, and little did he know it made it easier to have an affair with Kyle. Victoria advised taking it step by step and letting go of the past. He’d always been a man who strategized 10-15 years down the road, but right now, he only wanted to be happy. Big intricate plans didn’t interest him. Being here in the moment with her felt right. He stared at her, and said it was like looking at the painting and seeing it for the first time and being awed by its beauty. He said everything was better when he was with her.

Victoria woke up and found Ashland out of bed looking deep in thought. He said he’d changed his mind about bringing anything back to Genoa City, besides the painting. He thought she was right about forgetting the past. He wanted to let go of anything that happened before Victoria. He wanted to focus on her and working with his doctor to get as much time with her as he could. He said Victoria freed him. He asked if she knew how powerful she was. He was in awe. She made him want to be as healthy as he could get. He thought about what they could accomplish together, even if time was short. She didn’t want to dwell on that. He brought up the first day they met – when she made the pitch to buy his media division. His decision to sell brought them into each other’s orbit. He wanted to be fully alive for every moment he had left.

Ashland’s secured an appointment with Dr. Ferguson, a leading small lung cell carcinoma specialist, who’d been involved in some promising experimental trials. Ashland asked Victoria to go with him. She asked if he was sure – doctors’ appointments could get personal. He was positive. He said he wanted the doctor to see who was driving him to get all the time he could. She agreed to go and be there with him every step of the way.

At the hotel, Phyllis ended the call with Angelina, promising to call later, and hugged and kissed Nick. He wanted to know about her phone call, but she avoided his question with kisses, pulled him into the elevator and then gave him a more passionate kiss. Later, she was in bed, and he was walking around the room in a towel. She teased that he’d been better, but then she told him he should go away more often, because that was fun and really great. He joined her in bed. He’d loved spending time with Summer in Milan and Noah in London, but he was happy to be here with Phyllis. She asked him to prove it. He was open to that, but first he wanted to know why she was in such a hurry to get him up here. He mentioned the way she abruptly ended her call and changed the subject when he asked about it. She wondered if he was insinuating she was up to no good. He reminded her how well he knew her. She relented and said she’d tell him a story.

After listening to Phyllis’s thoughts on Tara and Sally pushing Summer out of town, Nick asked if she had proof, or if this was just a theory. She said she was working on it. She told him how she tricked Tara with a text from Sally’s phone and how she sent the recording of Sally and Tara’s confrontation to Jack and Kyle. Nick had concerns about how Phyllis ended up with Sally’s phone, which she brushed aside. He asked if she thought sending the video out was crossing the line. She did not, since Sally and Tara were in a public place. He noted that she didn’t have proof. She said she was outraged, and he should be too – this was about their daughter. He said if she was right, he was mad, but she needed more than theories. She was working on getting irrefutable proof – she was leaving for LA tonight.

Nick asked what was in LA, and Phyllis said she was hoping Eric Forrester and Angelina Marchetti could get her the proof she needed. Nick asked Phyllis to walk him through it. She thought that Sally and Tara were behind the job offer. She told him not to underestimate Sally, and she said Tara cheated on her husband and faked paternity. She couldn’t be trusted. He agreed. He said Summer was a fighter, so why would she give in? He thought their daughter would fight to stay and retaliate. Phyllis suggested that Sally and Tara made it impossible for Sally to fight back.

Nick assured Phyllis that he was in her corner, always, but he was trying to come at this with fresh eyes. She thought he was right to ask these questions. That’s why she was going to LA for answers. He noted that her plan was to go to Summer’s boss, behind their daughter’s back. He asked if she thought this would put Summer in a bad position. Phyllis said she’d be careful. Nick just thought Summer would’ve told him if there was something wrong. He spent a lot of time with Summer in Milan, and he would’ve picked up on it if something was wrong. Phyllis didn’t know what was going on, but she was adamant that something was wrong. She could feel it in her bones.

Nick said Phyllis seemed sure of herself, and she made a good case, but he wondered if she manufactured this because she just missed their daughter. She said he wasn’t the first to say this to her, but he was the last one she thought she’d hear it from. He believed that they could say anything to each other. He reiterated that Summer seemed really happy. Phyllis just wanted to make sure this was what Summer really wanted. He was concerned Summer wouldn’t be happy with Phyllis doing this. Phyllis said if she didn’t do it, she’d never forgive herself. He gave her his full support, and he said he was going to LA with her, so they could nail this thing together. She liked the idea, but she thought she should go alone so Eric didn’t feel ganged up on. She said if he stayed here, he could keep her in the loop. He didn’t want to be separated from her so soon, but she had a point. They shared a deep goodbye kiss.

At the Abbott house, Tara spoke with a questioning Jack. He wanted to know he’d learn something about her that would make him regret letting her move in. she said she’d like to say no, but she couldn’t predict the future, and she wasn’t perfect. He noted that Phyllis was throwing around some wild accusations. He noted that they were parents, and there was nothing they wouldn’t do for their kids, including sometimes things that pushed the envelope, which they might later regret. He said it could happen to anyone. She thought he was looking for an explanation, but she didn’t know how to give him what he wanted. He just wanted the truth. She said she was being honest as she could be, but if Phyllis wanted to cause trouble, there was nothing she could say to stop that. But that didn’t make Phyllis right. He said okay, and he was glad they talked.

Lauren came to meet Tara. Jack left without saying goodbye, and Lauren sensed that he had something serious on his mind. They finished a meeting, and Tara said this had been as enlightening as always. Lauren was like a kid in a candy store, because she’d acquired a fabulous shoe line. Lauren wanted to center the marketing around Tara. Tara asked if Lauren was sure, given the recent gossip surrounding Tara. Lauren thought they could position Tara as a woman who had a few knocks but got back up gracefully. Lauren had a team of accountants going over the numbers Tara provided, and she got a message on her way over that there were some documents they requested that they hadn’t received yet. Tara promised to take care of it, personally. She hoped this didn’t take long, given her divorce, she needed an immediate source of income. Lauren knew that, but she was sure Tara understood that Fenmore’s had to do its due diligence. Tara promised to have everything released ASAP. Pleased, Lauren left. Tara didn’t look happy.

At Society, Kyle asked Sally who was out to ruin her life. She said Phyllis interfered with her and Jack, and he was actually listening to her, of all people. Kyle noted that Jack had known Phyllis a lot longer than Sally. Sally argued that Jack should know Phyllis was a conniving manipulative liar, stealing phones and sending fake texts, using security camera footage to manufacture a story. She said Phyllis had been out to get her from the second she came to town. Phyllis didn’t think Sally was good enough for her ex, and she wasn’t going to stop until she kept them apart. “That’s what you think this is about? You and my dad,” Kyle replied. Sally said of course. He asked why she sounded so defensive, and she said victims sounded defensive. He said maybe she was innocent, but in his experience with her, she sounded exactly the same when she was lying through her teeth.

Sally maintained that she was being attacked for no reason. Kyle said he wasn’t just Jack’s son, he was Summer’s ex, and while Phyllis didn’t have proof about Sally, Sally was automatically suspect. She asked for one good reason to believe Phyllis over her. He didn’t have any evidence at the moment, but he said she’d better hope he never found any. He left, and Jack entered.

Jack agreed to hear Sally out. She noted that they were supposed to meet here for a date around this time. She wondered if he’d reconsidered and come to find her. That was the Jack that she knew – a fair considerate man who’d never judge without knowing all the facts. She found him compelling and attractive when they first met, and she still did. She would understand him pushing her away if she did something wrong, but she didn’t. She felt that what they had was too special and rare to throw away for no good reason.

Jack appreciated Sally’s kind words, and he believed everyone deserved a second chance. He said there was a reason he welcomed her back into his life. It was because she intrigued him, and he hadn’t been this attracted to anyone in a long time. He found her bright, funny, talented, spontaneous and exciting, and she was attractive. He wished with everything in him that this was enough, but it wasn’t. He hoped Phyllis’s allegations were false, but the fact that they could be true… Someone could come up to him and tell him Sally did something horrible, and he’d wonder if it was true. That was enough to make him not want to go further with this. “So you can’t have anyone with a sullied reputation in your life,” she replied. He replied that he’d been there, done that. He knew it sounded unfair, and maybe he was wrong, but that was the way it is. He got up to leave, and she rapidly tried to plead her case about the situation in the elevator. She noted that, without audio, she and Tara could’ve been discussing anything. He pointed out that she lied to him about Tara showing her the text. She said the actual issue was whether or not she cheated her way to the top of JCV, and she didn’t. Lauren would vouch for her. She said Summer wouldn’t have recommended her for the job if she’d done the things Phyllis said she was doing. He knew Lauren believed in her, and he knew what Summer said, but none of that changed who Sally was, and it didn’t change what he’d said tonight.

Sally followed Jack to the exit and implored him to give her another chance. She thought that, over time, they could rebuild things. They could have the happiness they deserved. He said she made it very tempting, but he saw the person she was, once before. Recently he’d convinced himself that he could forget that, but he was mistaken. He couldn’t forget. He left.

Sally came to the hotel and overheard Phyllis talking to Nick about going to the airport. Sally asked where Phyllis was going, but Phyllis wouldn’t say. Sally walked off, and Phyllis told Nick to be her eyes and ears. He told her to come home with more than speculation. She vowed to find something to blow this out of the water, so the Abbotts could be rid of Sally and Tara and Summer could come home.

Kyle went home and found Tara rifling through papers. He asked what was up. She just got a call from Ashland’s assistant. Ashland was in NY. She knew he was closing down his offices now that his company had been absorbed by Newman, but it turned out he was also selling all their shared homes and liquidating the contents. She had no claim to them, due to the prenup, but it still hurt. She’d put a lot of love into those houses, and she didn’t even get to say goodbye. “You had to know this was coming,” Kyle coolly replied. Tara said it was still a little jarring. In a matter of fact tone, he said it must be pretty terrifying for her to realize she’d be essentially homeless if she wasn’t staying at the Abbott house. It must make her worried about her options, he added.

Tara said of course it was unnerving – she never hid that. She and Harrison had their lives turned upside down, and she knew she brought it on herself, but that didn’t make it any less daunting. She didn’t know what he was driving at. He said he was only commenting on what he’d observed – she didn’t mention how important the houses were to her until now. She said her friends, her homes, her marriage were gone, like her life had been erased. She was deeply grateful for the things that took the place of what she lost – a family who accepted her and her son, no questions asked. She’d never do anything to jeopardize that.

Kyle apologized for putting Tara on the defensive. She testily asked what he expected to happen after all the talk about her losing her home. She added that earlier, he mentioned the very real possibility that she’d spend the rest of her life alone. He said they weren’t fun topics, but they couldn’t be ignored. She asked if they’d be having this conversation without Phyllis’s accusations. He thought his questions were natural. She felt like he was studying her, trying to figure out if he could trust her or not. He wanted to be able to trust her. “Then stop listening to Phyllis and her outlandish theories,” she snapped. She said Jack was suspicious, Kyle was interrogating her. She said this was how it starts – Phyllis planted a seed and it would grow and grow. “I can’t live this way and I won’t!” Tara went upstairs in a huff.

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Y&R Update Friday, July 30 2021

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Christine

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Amanda went to the hotel to spend time with Phyllis. Phyllis was glad they could get together. She knew Amanda needed to decompress after all the stuff with her family. She thought Amanda looked amazing though and surmised that someone was taking care of her. As they headed to the lounge to chat, Sally appeared to yell at Phyllis about crossing her one time too many. Phyllis said she forgot to tell Sally that she sent Jack and Kyle a video of Sally and her co-conspirator going at it. Sally snapped that for the last time, she and Tara weren’t conspiring. She asked if it was even legal for Phyllis to share that video. Phyllis thought that was the least of Sally’s worries. Sally felt it was bad enough that Phyllis spied on her guests, but then she shared her lies with Jack. Phyllis felt Jack had plenty of reasons to doubt Sally. “How dare you continue to interfere in my relationship with him. I warned you before,” Sally snarled. Phyllis said that was why Jack doubted Sally – he’d seen through her fake charm. She brought up the time Jack overheard Sally vow to take Phyllis down. Sally said she and Jack were moving past that, and Phyllis replied that Jack saw the light. Sally called Phyllis spiteful and vicious. Phyllis said Sally could end this by telling her what she and Tara did to drive Summer out of town. “You tell me now. Right now. Or things will get much much worse for you,” Phyllis warned.

Sally said she had nothing to confess, and she accused Phyllis of manufacturing an issue because she couldn’t stand the fact that Summer was perfectly happy at her glamorous new job far far away from Phyllis. Phyllis hissed that Sally and Tara were way out of their league. She wouldn’t stop until she got the truth. Sally said Phyllis was unbelievable and left.

Amanda noted that Phyllis wasted no time acting on her theory about Sally and Tara colluding. Phyllis said it wasn’t a theory. Amanda asked what proof Phyllis had. Phyllis said she had zero proof, but she had this – she gestured to her brain. She said Jack had a hard time believing her because she didn’t have anything to show him. She said those two little girls knew she was on to them, and they were afraid and they were going make a mistake, and then Phyllis would take them down.

Amanda noted that she wasn’t just Phyllis’s friend, she was one hell of an attorney. So she wanted to hear about this video Sally mentioned. Phyllis told Amanda the whole story. Amanda was alarmed that Phyllis stole Sally’s phone. Phyllis wished she’d had audio in the video, so this thing would be over. Amanda warned that Phyllis was playing with fire. Phyllis asked that Amanda help her out instead of judging. Amanda agreed to help put the pieces of the puzzle together. Phyllis was thrilled. She said she tried to do this with Billy, but they didn’t get anywhere. Amanda said Billy was good at considering all the angles, but she thought she and Phyllis could crack the case. Amanda had the feeling Tara was the key to the mystery, so she thought they should set Sally aside.

Phyllis and Amanda recapped the story so far – Tara and Harrison moved into the Abbott house around the same time Summer got a job offer from the biggest designer in Milan. Out of all the qualified people all over the world, Angelina Marchetti honed in on Summer in Genoa City and offered the job, site unseen. Summer went from saying she was in love with Kyle and couldn’t wait to be a stepmom to moving away. Phyllis said Tara took Summer’s place at the Abbott dining room table, and Sally took Summer’s job. Amanda played devil’s advocate and suggested that Summer leaving was just luck and timing. Phyllis didn’t believe in coincidence – people made their own luck. She said Tara made her own luck when she latched onto Ashland. Amanda added that Tara insinuated herself into the life of another prominent man with a famous last name. Phyllis said Tara was using her kid to get what she wanted. Amanda didn’t think Phyllis knew that for sure. “I have seen that game. I have played that game. A very long time ago,” Phyllis said. Amanda asked if Phyllis could be projecting, and Phyllis said absolutely not.

Amanda said, assuming Phyllis was right, why did Tara need Sally? She felt like they were missing something. She asked when, exactly, Summer got that job offer. Phyllis thought back and remembered that Sally told Summer about the job. Sally claimed she was interested in this job, then Summer got it. Later, Sally claimed she was okay with Summer getting the job because she was happy with the JCV job. Phyllis thought they had to do a deep dive into this. Phyllis decided to call Angelina Marchetti. Amanda thought calling Summer’s boss was a bold move, and it was the middle of the night in Italy, so Angelina might be asleep. Phyllis happened to know that Angelina was in LA promoting her fall line. Phyllis knew Angelina’s PR person, because she used to work with Francesca during her Restless Style days. Phyllis called Francesca and asked how Summer was doing, then she asked for a big favor. Phyllis got Angelina’s number from Francesca and placed the call. Angelina recognized Phyllis’s name – she said Summer was brilliant, and she’d always be grateful to her dear friend Eric for recommending her. Phyllis asked if it was Eric Forrester, and Angelina said yes – she was meeting with him. Nick arrived and overheard Phyllis say she was on her way to LA, as well. He gave her a questioning look.

Tara entered the dimly lit Abbott living room and saw Kyle sitting there. She didn’t know he was home. He said that he came back to find out how things went with Harrison, but when he got home, she was on the phone with Sally. Ignoring the part about Sally, Tara stated that breaking the news of Ashland’s illness to Harrison was so much harder than she thought it’d be. Voice breaking, she said it was one of the hardest moments of this whole ordeal. She was so glad Kyle was home. Tara supposed the talk with Harrison went as well as it could’ve. Kyle asked how Harrison reacted. Tara said it was difficult telling Harrison that this big strong man he’d known as his whole life as his father was sick, but in the end, he accepted it, maybe because he didn’t really understand. Kyle said that now that Ashland was seeking treatment, Harrison might have him around longer than they initially thought. Tara hoped so. She said as long as their son had love and support from all of them, he’d make it through. Kyle asked what the phone call with Sally was about. Tara pretended Sally called to apologize for blowing up at her over the Phyllis thing. Tara acknowledged Kyle’s feelings on Sally, but she said she felt sorry for her, given the way Phyllis had been hounding her over Summer leaving town. Now that Tara had been dragged into it, she know what it was like to be the target of Phyllis’s unfair accusations. She hoped he hadn’t let her misguided suspicions get to him too. He said Phyllis wanted to protect Summer, and she had a long history of jumping to conclusions about people. Tara asked Kyle if he still trusted her.

Kyle asked Tara what she was so worried about. She said he and Jack had been so kind to her when she didn’t have anyone else. She’d hate to think he was questioning whether letting her move in was a mistake. He hoped she knew he had no qualms or regrets about that. He wanted to look after his son, and he felt she and Harrison needed and deserved a stable environment. She said Phyllis had the impression that she was a gold digger. She needed to know if Phyllis had gotten to him and he no longer trusted her. He didn’t doubt her, but he knew for a fact how manipulative Sally could be. “So you think she’s using me. In what way?” Tara asked. Kyle didn’t know what Sally was up to, and he didn’t think it was worth getting worked up about, especially today when Tara had dealt with a lot. Kyle asked Tara how she saw things going forward, noting that Ashland might have more time than they thought. Tara was adamant that the marriage was over. Kyle said Tara and Harrison could stay here as long as they wanted, and they’d continue to co-parent with Ashland as long as they could. He assumed she’d want to start dating soon, possibly even remarry, and he didn’t want to keep her from getting on with her life.

Kyle didn’t mean to put Tara on the spot. She said he didn’t. She’d been so lonely after Ashland cut her out of his life, and she knew Kyle understood after what happened with Summer. He asked what she planned to do about that loneliness. “If only there was a simple answer,” she replied. Jack arrived and asked Tara for a moment with Kyle. She left the room. He said he confronted Sally and her first instinct was to lie, so he ended it with her. Jack said Kyle could say I told you so. Kyle understood Jack was trying to see the best in the woman he was attracted to. Jack said even after Sally was busted, she still wouldn’t admit anything and she said it was a set up on Phyllis’s part. Kyle mentioned that Tara said the same thing, and knowing Phyllis, he guessed it made sense. Jack said Phyllis had crossed so many lines here, however, it was starting to look like Tara and Sally were more than just colleagues.

Jack said Sally was panicking and desperate to put the blame on Phyllis. Kyle said that if Sally was hiding something… Jack finished the statement – Tara could be hiding something too. Meanwhile, Tara eavesdropped on the conversation. Kyle said Phyllis couldn’t just hate Sally and Tara for no reason. Jack hated the way Phyllis handled this, but he wasn’t surprised, since she’d always been protective of her daughter. Kyle said that was why he attributed Phyllis’s actions to the pain of seeing her daughter move away. Jack said Phyllis had always been a pot-stirrer, but her instincts were always on the money. Tara walked away. Kyle asked if Jack really thought there was some conspiracy here. Jack didn’t want to think that, but too many things didn’t add up, and he couldn’t just dismiss it entirely. “Can you?” he asked.

Tara walked in and said Harrison was fast asleep. She told Kyle that she was thinking about a swim. It was a beautiful night. Her face fell when he didn’t agree to join her. He said to go ahead, because he had something to take care of. Kyle left, and Jack said he wanted to turn in. Tara told Jack she sensed something had shifted in the way he and Kyle viewed her. While their family bond was new, she hoped he knew he could ask her anything. She was an open book, and if she could put her concerns at ease, she asked him to give her that chance. Jack tried to postpone this talk, because he really did want to go to bed, but Tara didn’t want to let it fester. She knew the thing with Sally and Phyllis complicated matters. He said everything was complicated with them. She suggested things were too awkward and that she and Harrison should move out. He quickly said no – Harrison was part of the family, and he always would be, and that meant Tara was too. He asked her to reassure him that she’d been upfront about everything with him and Kyle and that he wouldn’t eventually learn something about her that would make him regret letting her into his home.

Kyle was at the Society bar staring into his drink. Sally walked up and asked him why it was so hard for everyone in this town to give her a chance – why were they all determined to ruin her life?

At Newman Media, Chloe told Adam about problems with her office. The internet was spotty, the fridge didn’t work, she needed a different chair and the lighting was bad. She asked if he gave her that office to mess with her. He sarcastically said he was up all night thinking of ways to make her work life miserable. She said she wouldn’t past him. He told her to order whatever she needed, and he asked if there was anything else. She didn’t reply, and he commented on her being at a loss for a comeback. He got news that his son was home. She said to tell Connor she said hi, and he said that he’d see her tomorrow if she decided to come back.

Rey brought Connor to Crimson Lights, and Sharon greeted them both. Sharon chatted with Connor and told him that Adam talked about him all the time. Frowning, Rey asked if Sharon and Adam had been in touch. Sharon ordered Connor lemonade and Rey told him to go have a seat, because Adam would be here soon. Once the child was out of earshot, Rey questioned Sharon. She said she briefly spoke with Adam when he came in for coffee, and they mostly discussed Connor. Rey asked if Adam was playing on Sharon’s old sympathies. Sharon said Adam was just a dad missing his kid. Adam arrived and overheard Sharon ask Rey for a kiss.

Adam joined Connor and asked about his trip. Connor enjoyed it. He got to spend lots of time with his mom. Connor asked to go see his grandma and grandpa, and Adam explained that they were in Europe on vacation. He said that maybe Faith could take Connor riding tomorrow. Connor hoped so. Connor was glad to be hanging out with Adam. Adam was glad to have Connor back. Rey’s back was turned, and he didn’t see Adam make eye contact with Sharon. “It was lonely here on my own” he said while staring at her. Sharon looked away.

Adam thanked Rey for driving Connor back and asked how Chelsea was. Rey thought she seemed to be doing okay – she was following the doctor’s instructions and going to therapy, and she looked after Connor. Rey thought Connor was great, and he’d been good with his grandmother. Adam couldn’t be more proud of his considerate and loving son. Adam said he had to go back to his office to get something. Father and son left.

Sharon offered Rey something to eat, and he said being with her was all he needed. Rey told Sharon how Connor and Anita played video games for hours. Sharon said Faith got to meet her favorite band, thanks to Devon and Moses. Rey saw the photo Faith posted, and he wanted Faith to tell him all about it. He asked about Mariah. Sharon said she just got some vague texts. She wished Mariah would reach out so Sharon could help her as her mom and therapist. Rey said he came home, and Mariah would too. She asked if Chelsea would really be okay without supervision. He said it was interesting to see Chelsea in a different environment, away from Adam. He thought the distance helped. He said Chelsea was with her family 24/7, so he didn’t spend much time with her. He tested Chelsea and gave her opportunities to give him the slip, but she never took advantage. Now, the local law enforcement would check in with Chelsea and she was required to carry a GPS enabled cell phone. He didn’t think she was going to do anything to jeopardize her access to Connor though.

Sharon thought Rey was amazing – Chelsea put him in the hospital, but she could hear the admiration in his voice. He forgave Chelsea – she’d been through so much physical and emotional trauma. He thought she truly regretted what she’d done and she deserved a second chance. She called him the kindest, most generous man she’d ever met. “If you’re into that sort of thing,” he replied. Sharon flashed back to Adam saying he thought she was more attracted to his wild side. She said that the draw was helping him become the person he was meant to be. Adam saw her point. He said he didn’t think Rey had a dark side, so whatever thing she had for bad boys in the past, she was clearly over it. In the present, Sharon told Rey that she loved everything about him, and she was grateful to be married to such a good man. He said he’d rather be sexy, handsome or brilliant. She said he was all that and more, so he suggested they go back to the house so she could prove it to him. She said they’d better go soon. As they were leaving, she found a book Connor left behind. He said Chelsea gave that to him for the ride home. Sharon admitted that, despite everything she did, Chelsea tried to be a good mom. Rey said Chelsea confessed that she wished she could take it all back – she hated what she did to him, to Adam and especially to Connor – breaking up his family. Sharon couldn’t imagine the guilt weighing on her. Rey said Chelsea truly regretted how things turned out with Adam. He thought Chelsea had a hard time letting go.

Chloe took a folder to Adam’s office, and she glanced around. Chelsea called, and the friends video chatted. Chelsea found out where Chloe was and asked if she was snooping. Chloe said no, then she changed that to “not really.” Chelsea asked if Chloe was trying to get fired. Chloe said no, it was a sweet deal so far – Adam gave her a big budget, and most importantly, he wasn’t getting in her way. He was also keeping his word to let her hire Chelsea. Chelsea said Adam must really feel bad. Chloe said Adam wasn’t doing Chelsea any favors – she was the best thing to ever happen to him, and he blew it. Chelsea appreciated the support, but now she realized that she blamed Adam for things that were all in her head. Chloe contended that Adam always was and always would be bad. Chelsea knew some people would say that about her, but it wasn’t that simple. She was just tired of all the rage, and she was finally ready to let it go.

Adam and Connor walked into his office and were surprised to see Chloe. Chloe directed Connor to Chelsea’s call. Chelsea started talking to Connor about the ride home. Adam said there was plenty of time to discuss that later – he came to get his laptop, and he needed to get Connor home. He said they could talk before Connor went to bed. Adam noted to Chloe that she’d been planning to go home. He and Connor left Chloe in the office. Chelsea was glad Connor seemed okay. Chloe said he’d be fine as long as she and Adam kept things strictly business and focused on co-parenting. Chelsea said of course.

Adam took Connor back to the main house. Connor told Adam they had to make some plans for when Chelsea came home. Adam dodged that and told Connor to go unpack.

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Y&R Short Recap Friday, July 30, 2021

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Rey returns home with Connor and Rey tells Sharon he has forgiven Chelsea for what she did to him. Chelsea talks to Chloe via video call and tells her she has had a lot of time to think and she is ready to let go of all her anger toward Adam.

Phyllis tells Sally she won’t rest until she can prove that she and Tara forced Summer to leave town. Phyllis goes over what she suspects about Sally and Tara with Amanda. Amanda helps Phyllis remember that Summer heard about the job at Marquettee from Sally. Summer calls Angelina Msrquettee’s PR person and asks for Angelina’s cell phone number. Phyllis calls Angelina who tells her that she is so grateful to Eric Forrester for recommending Summer for the job. Angelina tells Phyllisthat she is in LA meeting with Eric right now. Phyllis tells Angelina that she is leaving for LA today and hopes to see her there. Kyle and Jack begin to suspect that Phyllis is right and Sally and Tara forced Summer out of town.

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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, July 29, 2021

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Sally: Well, I was right. Tara, the text did come from phyllis, and she spied on us in the elevator.

Tara: I am dealing with a lot right now. The last thing I need is to get caught up in your drama. So just leave me out of it, please.

Phyllis: Wow, how does that feel, getting thrown under the bus?

Amanda: Hey. [ Chuckles ] When you said that you were gonna change, I didn’t know that you were gonna change. You look good.

Devon: Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Just threw on this suit.

Amanda: I know, you are wearing that suit.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Alright. You ready to go?

Amanda: Let me finish my wine first.

Devon: Okay. What are you thinking about?

Amanda: Hmm. Let’s see, I was just thinking that if you really wanted to go to dinner, you would not come downstairs looking so damn good.

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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Abby: Again, you truly have been my rock.

Devon: If that’s your way of saying that I’m hard-headed, probably know some people that agree with you.

Abby: No, that’s my way of saying that you have been a really great friend.

Nate: Okay. Remember when I had some good news, but I wanted to sit on it until it was locked in?

Elena: Of course I do. I remember I tried to seduce it out of you that night. But somehow you resisted my charms.

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GH Transcript Thursday, July 29, 2021

Posted on July 30, 2021August 9, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

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Josslyn: Hi.

Cameron: Hi. Come in, please. Okay. I-I just got to get my keys. Hey, Joss.

Elizabeth: Cameron, have you seen my —

Cameron: Mom.

Josslyn: Oh, Mrs. Baldwin.

Elizabeth: Sorry. Didn’t mean to interrupt.

Trina: Not that I’m complaining, but this is the second time we’ve worked remotely. You sure we can keep the gallery closed this much?

Ava: If a client needs me, they can call me. Besides, before you know it, you’ll be off at PCU busy with classes. Really, you should take every opportunity to enjoy this time with friends.

Spencer: I couldn’t agree more.

Nikolas: Okay, bye.

Sam: Hey.

Nikolas: Sam.

Sam: Hi.

Nikolas: I keep meaning to call you and your sisters.

Sam: That’s okay. Um, Mom told me you went to visit her at Spring Ridge. What did you think?

Nikolas: It’s not bad for a minimum-security prison. I mean, the facilities are infinitely better than Pentonville. The focus is less on incarceration, more on rehabilitation. I think on the whole, it’s a good move for Alexis.

Sam: But?

Nikolas: Ryan Chamberlain is currently being housed there.

Olivia: Who wants to help me decorate?

Brook Lynn: Well, Valentin can’t. He’s actually missing Bailey’s feeding for an important meeting.

Valentin: I thought you’d enjoy spending time alone with our daughter.

Olivia: [ Scoffs ] What are you looking for?

Valentin: My phone. Um, would it be too much to ask that we don’t let Wiley play with this?

Brook Lynn: Ask Michael or Willow. Not my kid, not my problem. Is it, sweetie? ‘Cause you would never take Daddy’s phone.

Valentin: Now I am late.

Olivia: Can we be expecting you for Wiley’s birthday party today?

Valentin: Wouldn’t miss that for the world. Au revoir, mon ange. Don’t miss Daddy too much.

Chase: Sorry about that.

Valentin: Please tell me this is not another toy for Wiley. Trust me, between Olivia, Michael, and Willow, we have that area covered.

Chase: Willow said I only needed to bring myself, but Wiley’s my stepson. I didn’t want to show up empty-handed. Thank you.

Valentin: Actually…

Chase: What?

Valentin: I owe you an apology.

[ Knock on door ]

Anna: Hi.

Dante: Why you holding out on me?

[ Door closes ]

Anna: I’m not.

Dante: Really?

Anna: Yeah.

Dante: I thought we were sharing our information in our investigation into Peter’s disappearance.

Anna: We are.

Dante: So what changed?

Chase: What do you have to apologize for?

Valentin: Detective, I am the reason that Peter was raised by his father, Cesar Faison. I turned a blind eye to his worst traits, and I was slow to react. I-I didn’t do anything until it was too late.

Chase: Look, there is a lot that you should be sorry for. But Peter putting me in this chair isn’t one of them. Only Peter is responsible for Peter.

Valentin: You’re a kind man. Thank you… for your willingness to let me off the hook.

Chase: And almost dying did have its good points. It sped up my relationship with Willow.

Valentin: That’s amazing. Congratulations on your marriage.

Chase: Thank you. Now I’m just waiting for the day that I can get out of this chair and be Willow’s husband in… every sense of the word.

Valentin: Well, they say attitude is everything. I have no doubt that your positive attitude will work wonders in your life. Just know that I deeply regret my part in the collateral damage in Peter’s wake. Have a good day.

Anna: I just saw you yesterday. If I’d found out anything more, I would have told you.

Dante: Oh, yeah, just like how you told me that you and Finn were gonna be in the sub-basement.

Anna: Yeah, it was a spur-of-the-moment thing.

Dante: Oh.

Anna: It was a long shot. I didn’t know until we got down there that it was a legitimate lead. Did you hear anything from forensics?

Dante: Yeah. They’ve been working through the night picking up partial prints.

Anna: Okay?

Dante: Mostly unusable.

Anna: Oh. So, any fingerprints or DNA that could help us identify Peter’s companion?

Dante: Just blood mostly, in the corridors and elevator.

Anna: Mm-hmm.

Dante: All belonging to Peter.

Anna: Oh. And this blood, is it… droplet or a smear pattern?

Dante: It’s droplets.

Anna: So that means that Peter wasn’t dragged out of there.

Dante: Yeah, it means Peter was carried out of there, or he walked out under his own power. Either way, it means he’s still out there.

Elizabeth: Good morning, Josslyn.

Josslyn: Morning. Um, I’m gonna meet you at the pool.

Cameron: Sounds good.

[ Door closes ]

Cameron: So, Joss and I are kind of together.

Elizabeth: Kind of? You guys looked pretty together to me.

Cameron: Are you mad at me?

Elizabeth: [ Chuckling ] No. No, I’m not mad. Josslyn is a sweet girl, and she’s been a good friend to you. And you’ve known each other forever. I’m glad you have each other.

Cameron: Me, too. And I-I’m sorry for not telling you sooner. I wasn’t intentionally keeping Joss and me from you. I guess I’m just kind of used to going to Franco with these kinds of things.

Brook Lynn: Once again, you’re criticizing my mothering skills.

Olivia: And once again, you are getting defensive over nothing. Honey, I was giving you a compliment. You’re always putting down your mothering skills, and I’m trying to tell you that the opposite is true. You’re amazing with Bailey.

Brook Lynn: I am?

Olivia: Honey, you’re a natural. And you were right, reminding me that I trusted you with Leo when he was a newborn. I actually forgot how good you are with babies.

Brook Lynn: Guess I keep forgetting, too.

Olivia: I know firsthand that you are capable of immense love and selflessness. Honey, and now with your own, I think maybe you’re being so generous with Valentin because you’re afraid to let yourself really feel that overpowering mother love.

Brook Lynn: Guess I never thought of it that way. Valentin’s just so good with her, I just figure, why wouldn’t I support that, right?

Olivia: Honey, it’s okay to be vulnerable. To let yourself love this baby. That tough shell of yours? Bailey already cracked it.

Spencer: I’m a firm believer in friends enjoying themselves.

Trina: Old friends or new?

Spencer: It’s always more interesting hanging out with new friends. Don’t you think?

Ava: You know, I wasn’t aware that the two of you knew each other — well, until the other day, when Spencer exposed you for trying to get Nikolas and me back together. “Parent-trapping,” I think he called it.

Trina: I shouldn’t have gotten involved.

Spencer: It was my fault, too. Trina and I learned a valuable lesson — to stay out of other people’s business.

Ava: Well, I hope you mean that, Spencer.

Spencer: I do. I’m sorry you didn’t bring little Avery with you. I would have loved to say hello. I’m sorry. Is she still living with Aunt Carly?

Ava: Hey, Trina, order whatever you want from the bar, as long as it’s nonalcoholic. My treat, okay? And I’m gonna go order myself a very bloody Mary.

Trina: [ Chuckles ]

Ava: Have fun.

Trina: Thank you.

Spencer: That was generous of Ava.

Trina: You seem surprised. Ava’s actually been a really good friend to me. And I think I know how to be one for her.

Spencer: How?

Trina: By finding out who’s been stalking her and Nikolas.

Sam: My mother didn’t tell me she was in the same facility with Ryan Chamberlain.

Nikolas: Uh, she probably didn’t want to worry you.

Sam: But you did?

Nikolas: There’s nothing to worry about. Ryan is still locked in. He can’t move. He can’t talk. He’s not a danger to Alexis or anyone else.

Sam: No, no, I’m not buying anything about that raging psychopath.

Nikolas: I wheeled him and parked him into a corner, literally. He couldn’t so much as twitch in protest. All he can do is blink.

Sam: Uh, I’m sorry to say this, but I’m with Ava on this one. I think Ryan’s capable of fooling anyone, including you and his doctors.

Nikolas: Well, whether it’s Ryan or some copycat devotee, Ava and I are getting divorced, since it’s what the stalker seems to want.

Sam: But getting a divorce wouldn’t be your first choice?

Nikolas: No, it’s not my choice. It’s Ava. I mean, the stalker proved that he can get to Avery, and that was it for Ava. It’s a line she won’t cross. And how could I blame her? Um, enough about me. What’s going on with you?

Sam: Okay, um… I’m working a case. And it’s no secret that Shawn Butler didn’t shoot Hayden Barnes, and he hired me to find out who did. And that’s why I tracked you down here to the Metro Court, because you’re gonna help me find him.

Brooklyn: Listen, kid, you’re cute, but I think it’s better if we keep our arrangement strictly professional. Look, I know you can’t do that with your daddy/papa, ’cause he doesn’t even know you’re not really his. And do I feel guilty about that? Yes…and no. Yes, because Valentin is turning out to be a really good father. Aww, here you go, Mama. And he’s actually a pretty decent guy, too. But no, and I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but your biological father is a wall-crawling psycho. So it’s actually much, much healthier for you to bond with Valentin. [ Sighs ] I mean, he would protect you regardless. But it doesn’t hurt that he absolutely adores you. Aww, here you go, sweetie. Shh. Shh, shh. As for you and me, I think it’s better if neither of us gets too comfortable with one another. So save your adoring eyes for your real mother.

Chase: Real mother? What do you mean by that?

Elizabeth: I’m sorry you don’t have Franco to talk to anymore. But he would be thrilled you and Josslyn are together. He always just wanted to see you happy.

Cameron: Yeah, I think so, too.

Elizabeth: It’s tough, isn’t it? Getting used to not having him around. Sometimes when I have a really difficult day at work, I come home thinking I just can’t wait to tell Franco about it.

Cameron: Well, you can always talk to me.

Elizabeth: And you can always talk to me.

Cameron: Thanks. I’ll see you later.

Elizabeth: Okay.

Cameron: And, Mom?

Elizabeth: Yeah.

Cameron: Franco would want all of us to be happy.

Elizabeth: See, isn’t this nice — going for a walk, getting a little fresh air, soaking up the sun, little vitamin D?

Finn: Have a private conversation?

Elizabeth: Last thing I want is for you to turn yourself in to protect me.

Finn: And the last thing I want is for them to find Peter’s body and your DNA to be on it. I’d rather take the fall alone than implicate you in any way. The best thing for everyone is if this body’s never found.

Elizabeth: I just got some stuff I need to work through first, nothing you need to worry about. But then I promise, I will be as happy as Franco would want me to be.

Cameron: Good.

Dante: So, you, uh, expecting someone? You seemed surprised to see me.

Anna: Valentin.

Dante: Mm.

Anna: Well, he wants to bring Peter in as much as we do.

Dante: I guess who you decide to collaborate with is your decision.

Anna: Yes, it is.

Dante: He doesn’t have the most reassuring track record, Anna.

Anna: I think he’s changed, Dante.

Dante: Well, people don’t change. And Valentin is always out for himself. Doesn’t matter who gets in the way.

Anna: I’ll take that under advisement.

Valentin: Hello, Dante. Have you found Peter?

Dante: Not yet. Have you?

Valentin: [ Sighs ] No. Not yet.

Anna: See you.

Valentin:Were you exchanging information?

Anna: Not all of it.

Sam: Hayden went to see Shawn while he was in prison, and she hinted that she might know the identity of her shooter. But she left Port Charles before Shawn could press her for any information.

Nikolas: This is the first time she left, correct? Months after the shooting?

Sam: Yes, correct.

Nikolas: I don’t know how I can help you.

Sam: Come on. You were married to her.

Nikolas: Yeah, the operative word being “were.” Our relationship was complicated, to put it mildly. I mean, technically, we were still married when I was presumed dead.

Sam: Oh, is that what you’re calling it?

Nikolas: How about the time Valentin tried to kill me, and so I chose to go into hiding?

Sam: For three years.

Nikolas: When I decided to take back my life, I contacted Hayden. She and Jax, they worked with me to reclaim what was rightfully mine, and I intended to cut her in on a share of the proceeds. But she took off, because she was afraid of Valentin.

Sam: Leaving Violet with Finn. I mean, Finn told me that Hayden hasn’t been in contact with Violet at all.

Nikolas: Hey, I tried to track Hayden down. It’s like she disappeared in a black hole.

Sam: Well, we’re trying to look for Hayden’s mother, Naomi Dreyfus. Hopefully she could steer us in the right direction, but we’ve hit a wall there. Can you do me a favor? If you can find out any information on Hayden, will you let me know?

Nikolas: Of course. Just remember, Hayden made toxic friends and questionable choices. My advice to you and Shawn — stop looking for her unless you want trouble arriving on your doorstep. Now, if you’ll excuse me.

[ Spencer clears throat ]

Trina: You still here?

Spencer: May I join you?

Trina: It’s a free country.

Spencer: So, what shall we charge to Ava’s tab first? Does a virgin piña colada sound good? How about a mai tai minus the rum?

Trina: I don’t think you were included on my tab. Besides, can’t Cassadines cover their own drinks?

Spencer: A Cassadine can not only cover his own drinks, he can supply them, along with a castle and a state-of-the-art sound system.

Trina: Is that an invitation?

Spencer: Are you accepting?

Josslyn: Accepting what?

Trina: Spencer just offered to throw us a party.

Nikolas: Put that drink on my tab. Shouldn’t you be swimming in the pool instead of a bloody Mary?

Ava: Pool bar doesn’t serve booze before noon. And you should not be seen with me. Our stalker could be watching.

Nikolas: Is that what has you so upset?

Ava: [ Sighs ] I was just reminded that I cannot be with my daughter until you and I are divorced.

Nikolas: I’m sorry. Does it help that I saw Ryan?

Ava: When?

Nikolas: I visited Alexis at Spring Ridge. Ryan Chamberlain is staying at the same facility.

Ava: Why didn’t you tell me sooner?

Nikolas: Because there is nothing to tell. Ryan’s condition is unchanged. He is completely locked in. I honestly don’t see how he could be stalking anyone or even communicating to someone to carry out his orders.

Ava: Well, if that’s true, then it really just makes things worse. We have no idea who’s terrorizing us, just that they’re as sick as Ryan, and their anonymity makes them even more dangerous.

Josslyn: Spencer. God, it’s just so nice of you to throw us a party.

Trina: Oh, we’ve got to have a photo booth.

Josslyn: A deejay and a full lighting package.

Trina: Bungee jumping from the parapet —

Spencer: Slow down. I haven’t agreed to anything.

Trina: So much for making it up to me.

Cameron: Ooh, what’s Spencer making up for this time?

Trina: First, he sabotages my plan to get Ava and Nikolas back together. Then he offers to throw a party to make amends. Now he’s backing out of said party.

Cameron: Dude, you got to throw that party. I thought you were the guy with no limits. I mean, didn’t you rent that yacht one time in, uh, “Ibeeza”?

Spencer: First, it’s pronounced “Ibitha.”

Cameron: Oh, right. Sorry. I don’t know what I was thinking.

Spencer: Second, I’m not backing out of anything. Whatever the lady wants, the lady gets.

Olivia: Hey, honey.

Dante: Hey. Whoa, that’s a lot of glitter. But you got a lot of glitter in your hair, too.

Olivia: Uh, yeah, come on in. Come in.

Dante: Hey.

Olivia: Charlotte thought it would be a good idea to make a birthday card for Wiley out of glitter. Rocco and Leo thought it’d be a better idea to throw glitter all over the backyard.

Dante: Oh, he didn’t. No, and all over themselves and all over you?

Olivia: I’m very glad that the boys are good friends. They are very happy. Charlotte, not so much.

Dante: I can imagine.

Olivia: Yeah. So, Rocco told me that, uh — that you’re taking him to see Lulu in the next couple days, huh?

Dante: Yeah, yeah, that’s the plan.

Olivia: It’s good. That’s good. He should, uh — he should be seeing his mom.

Dante: Why do I get the feeling you’re gonna tell me something I don’t want to hear?

Brook Lynn: God, Chase. You could give a girl a heart attack, sneaking up on me like that.

Chase: Why are you telling your daughter you’re not her real mother?

Brook Lynn: Because I don’t feel like her real mother.

Chase: Look, I’m not an expert on babies, but I think you’re selling yourself short. I think you are a real mother to Bailey. Come on, I-I was your roommate. I’ve seen firsthand how fiercely devoted you are to the people that you care about.

Valentin: Have you seen Finn?

Anna: I did.

Valentin: And?

Anna: It was him. He was on the roof with Peter.

Valentin: Anna, I am so sorry.

Anna: Yeah, it is what it is. I just have to figure out a way to protect him.

Valentin: From what? Why does Finn need protecting? Anna, what is going on? What happened on that roof?

Anna: Finn pushed Peter. And he fell down the stairs. And, um… he’s convinced he’s dead.

Elizabeth: Well, this is a surprise. Come in.

Sam: Thank you.

Elizabeth: Did you bring more of Jason’s stuff to burn?

Sam: Oh, gosh, how embarrassing. No, I think that was enough danger to last me the rest of the year.

Elizabeth: Well, after finding out that Jason and Carly were engaged, I think we both needed to blow off some steam. Elizabeth: Hope Dante didn’t give you a hard time.

Dante: You know, for what it’s worth, I think Jason messed up. He had a chance at a lifetime. And he didn’t take it. If it were me, I would have chosen you.

Sam: It turned out alright at the end.

Elizabeth: Well, if we’re not burning anything, what brings you by?

Sam: Your sister Hayden. I need to find her.

Anna: Finn confronted Peter on the roof when he was waiting for the helicopter, and he begged him for the antidote. But Peter refused and chose to toss the vial off the roof, which just… infuriated Finn. He lost it and shoved Peter. He fell down the stairs, smashing his head open in the process. By the time Finn got to him on the landing, he checked for a pulse, but there wasn’t one. And at that point, it was more important for him to save Chase. So he took Peter’s body and deposited it in a — in an abandoned lab, in the sub-basement.

Valentin: Helena’s lab.

Anna: Yeah. Um… Finn put Peter’s body in a freezer.

Valentin: What, by himself?

Anna: He’s vague about that.

Valentin: Meaning he had help.

Anna: Yeah, possibly. Probably. But he refuses to admit it. But listen. This is the important part. He put Peter’s body in the freezer because he couldn’t figure out a safe way to move it. And now he took me there yesterday to show me, but the body’s gone. There’s no sign of Peter.

Valentin: Dead or alive?

Anna: That’s the million-dollar question. The PCPD, they found traces of Peter’s blood in the lab, the elevator, the access corridors. But it’s not clear yet whether the body was carried out of there.

Valentin: Or if he walked out.

Anna: Yeah.

Valentin: What does Dante know?

Anna: Just that Peter’s missing and hurt. He found a lot of the blood actually yesterday. But the PCPD, they obviously — they don’t know about Finn’s connection to any of this.

Valentin: Yet.

Anna: Yeah. Jordan says she wants to put most of her attention on the person that was on the roof with Peter, which is concerning. And all forensics has proven is that, dead or alive, Peter was removed from the basement.

Brook Lynn: This whole baby thing’s got me rattled. I mean, I was fine when Olivia gave me Leo to take care of, but here, I just feel like I’m under a microscope.

Chase: Lots of people living under one roof telling you how to raise your baby?

Brook Lynn: Yeah, and not enough space to get this mothering thing right, although, shock of all shocks, Olivia told me I’m doing a good job.

Chase: Well, if anyone can sense someone going through the motions, it’s Olivia. I wish I could say the same for myself.

Brook Lynn: What are you talking about?

Chase: Going through the motions. I feel like I’m — I’m putting on a front for Willow. It’s — it’s like I’m this optimistic guy who thinks he’s gonna jump out of the chair any day.

Brook Lynn: You will.

Chase: Yeah, I’m trying. I really am grateful to the Quartermaines for asking me back to stay at the house.

Brook Lynn: Trust me. They’re putting up Valentin. You’re easy-peasy.

Chase: It’s the perfect situation for me. The house already has wheelchair access because of Lila, and Willow’s just up the driveway. What more could I ask for?

Brook Lynn: To walk.

Chase: Yeah. Yeah, that. It’s like I’m faking it, or I’m bluffing until one day, I miraculously wake up, and I actually feel like Willow’s husband.

Brook Lynn: Meanwhile, thanks to, uh, Nelle Benson and her scissors of doom, I can’t even sing Bailey a lullaby.

Chase: Maybe I can help with that. Can I hold Bailey?

Brook Lynn: Of course. Come here, sweet one. Take this.

[ Bailey fusses, Brook Lynn clicks tongue ]

Brook Lynn: Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Shh, shh, shh, shh.

Chase: Aww. Hey, you. Hey. Oh, my gosh. You know, when my mom would rock me to sleep, she’d sing me this song. She’d sing…lullaby and good night you’re your mother’s delight shining angels by your side my darling, abide soft and warm is your bed close your eyes and rest your head soft and warm is your bed close your eyes and rest your head

[ Bailey fussing ]

Chase: Yeah. Yeah.

Olivia: I-I don’t mean to pry.

Dante: Well, but you’re gonna.

Olivia: Uh — every time you see Lulu in that facility, it costs you. Now, and don’t get me wrong, I am so thrilled that you are back at the PCPD being a detective. But a job does not equal a life.

Dante: Lulu was my life, Ma. And now I barely even have a legal right to see her. Thankfully, Laura allows me to.

Olivia: Oh, of course she does.

Dante: But — but my point is, the — the divorce, I-I’m the one who insisted on that.

Olivia: And you’ve been beating yourself up about it for months. But it just seems like lately — I don’t know, maybe seems like you’re lightening up a little bit, trying to cut yourself some slack. I just wonder if — if maybe that didn’t have something to do with Sam.

Dante: [ Sighs ]

Elizabeth: So, what, Shawn was framed for Hayden’s shooting. The judge who sentenced him is now being investigated for racial bias. And now Shawn’s been released, and the governor commuted his sentence to time served.

Sam: Yeah. That’s pretty much it. Now that the truth is out, whoever framed Shawn could pose a danger to Hayden. I know that you and Hayden weren’t exactly friends at the time.

Elizabeth: We didn’t even know we were sisters.

Sam: But you eventually did grow closer. And if there’s maybe some sort of information that Hayden told you at some time that you didn’t think was important then that is actually important now, I mean, anything that could help us figure out who shot your sister.

Elizabeth: Was Hayden in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or was she shot because of you? Were you the one behind this? Was Hayden…

Spencer: Do you want something to drink or eat? I’ll put it on the Cassadine tab. You can save Ava’s offer for another time.

Trina: I’m good, thanks.

Spencer: Okay.

Trina: Spencer.

Spencer: Change your mind?

Trina: Yes, about the party at Wyndemere. If you don’t think your dad will approve, don’t have it. Joss and I kind of forced you into it anyway.

Spencer: Thanks.

Trina: I know things are just getting back on track for you and your dad. I wouldn’t want to spoil it.

Spencer: Trina. Just get ready.

Trina: For what?

Spencer: For the biggest rager Port Charles has ever seen.

Ava: Until we figure out who is stalking us, who’s threatening us, threatening Avery, there is no future for us, Nikolas.

Nikolas: Oh, don’t say that.

Ava: Please don’t. Really, you j– you just make things more difficult.

Nikolas: I don’t mean to. Don’t you know? There’s just — there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to make you feel safe.

Ava: I do know that. And I hate seeing you hurting, too.

Valentin: We’ve got to find Peter before the PCPD does, before he can hurt anybody else.

Anna: W-we don’t know if he’s alive or dead. Finn is convinced that he’s dead.

Valentin: Anna, I say this as delicately as I can. I am not emotionally attached to Finn like you are. I don’t have to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Anna: [ Sighs ] Where do we go from here? I mean, I-I’m lying by omission to Dante and Jordan.

Valentin: There are two possible scenarios. Peter is dead, and somebody has moved his body, or he’s alive, and he’s in hiding, and we’ve got problems. And I think it’s much more likely that he’s alive.

Brook Lynn: Shh, shh, shh, shh. Bailey’s sleeping like, well, a baby.

Chase: My singing put her to sleep.

Brook Lynn: Yeah.

Chase: You know, maybe you could tell Willow that. Can’t help but feeling that this version of me isn’t enough for her.

Brook Lynn: Chase, any woman would be lucky to have you as a husband.

Chase: And Bailey is lucky to have you as a mom. I’ve seen the way that she looks at you and the way that you look at her. And I-I know I’m not a parent, but I think going all-in on loving your child, it’s half the battle.

Dante: We have talked about this, okay? Sam and I, we’re just friends, okay? And we’re barely that after she threw us both in the harbor on the fourth, okay?

Olivia: You see?

Dante: What?

Olivia: This is what I’m talking about.

Dante: What?

Olivia: The — the — the spark!

Dante: No. What spark? This is nothing. I don’t even know what you’re talking — Rocco, let’s go, man!

Olivia: No, you’re smiling! You’re — you’re laughing! The other day, I saw you do a completely spontaneous rant about the Yankees. Honey, you’ve got such an amazing capacity to embrace life. And maybe it’s got something to do with Sam. Maybe not. I could be right. I could be wrong. I don’t know. But I know that if Lulu was here, she’d want you to stop moping around. She would want you to live your life.

Dante: I know. And I’m — I’m trying to, Ma, to be in the present moment as much as I can, but it is — it’s really tough. Maybe I-I do have to start thinking about… letting go of Lulu.

Olivia: So, I’m right?

Dante: [ Sighs ] Uh, yeah. Okay. As much as it pains me to say that, maybe you are.

Sam: Elizabeth, can you think of anything that Hayden told you that might be relevant?

Elizabeth: No. No, I-I can’t think of anything. I’m just trying to process what you told me.

Sam: Shawn seems pretty convinced that she knew who was behind her attempted murder.

Elizabeth: Well, she didn’t talk to me about it. But there were a lot of things we didn’t talk about. She changed a lot once — once she became a mother. Everything she did was about Violet. She was so loving and committed. That’s why it still doesn’t make sense she would just disappear and leave Violet behind.

Sam: Okay, so maybe she disappeared to protect Violet.

Elizabeth: Or something happened, and Hayden can’t come back.

Josslyn: Were you and Spencer finalizing details for the party?

Trina: Actually, I was gonna let him off the hook, but he wasn’t having it. He swears it’s gonna be an epic party.

Cameron: Don’t get your hopes up too high, Trina. Spencer’s a nice kid and all, but sometimes, he doesn’t deliver exactly what he promises.

Trina: So you’re saying he’s a liar?

Josslyn: More of a compulsive exaggerator. You see, Spencer is capable of some incredible things, but he thinks he has to be all incredible all the time, sometimes to the point of being obnoxious.

Trina: Are you warning me away from Spencer?

Ava: I miss you so much. And I miss Avery. I want you both back.

Nikolas: I know. Me, too.

Brook Lynn: I tried not to get attached. You’re Maxie’s daughter, not mine. But you’ve grown on me, Bailey. Good god. Who wouldn’t fall in love with a face like yours?

[ Bailey fusses ]

Brook Lynn: Yeah. Yeah.

Dante: No, no, no, Rocco, Rocco, Rocco, no, no, no! No glitter on your person bef– off before you get in the car, please. [ Sighs ] What do you think the odds of that happening are?

Olivia: It’s going all over your car.

Dante: Yeah. Yeah. Alright. I’ll see you. Bye.

Olivia: Hey. Come on back if you need any advice.

Dante: Oh, yeah. I know where to go if I need someone to talk to. I think I’m good for now, though. But hey. And this is the only thing I’m gonna say about Sam.

Olivia: Mm-hmm.

Dante: Butt out.

Sam: I’m sorry if my investigation has dredged up painful memories for you. If I learn where Hayden is, you will be my first call.

Elizabeth: Thank you.

Sam: Of course.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Nikolas: Hello?

Elizabeth: You need to come over right away.

Nikolas: Everything okay?

Elizabeth: We need to talk about Hayden.

Nikolas: What about her?

Elizabeth: About what you did to her.

Josslyn: I’m not warning you away from Spencer.

Cameron: Although that might actually be a good idea.

Josslyn: I have a noninterference clause when it comes to other people’s relationships, or lack thereof. You know, if you want to be with Spencer or Victor or someone else or nobody at all, I am here to support, not to judge.

Trina: Thank you.

Cameron: And besides, Joss and I, we’re still figuring out stuff for ourselves.

Trina: What’s to figure out?

Josslyn: Well, Cam’s mom, for one thing. Mrs. Baldwin walked in on us.

Trina: Embarrassing.

Josslyn: Yeah.

Cameron: Very. But after my mom and I talked, she was actually pretty chill about it.

Trina: Lucky you. I would actually sink through the floor if my mom ever caught me kissing a guy.

Ava: [ Sniffles ]

Spencer: Everything okay?

Ava: What do you want, Spencer?

Spencer: I guess I deserve your suspicion. I wasn’t very subtle about my anger toward you.

Ava: I know you have your reasons. I know that — that you needed me to testify to help you with Valentin. And when your father came home, I practically blackmailed him into marrying me.

Spencer: No one’s perfect.

Ava: Certainly neither of us.

Spencer: Since I’ve been home, I’ve seen how much my father loves you and you love him. Do you think that we can put the past behind us, start fresh? Is it possible that we could declare a truce?

Anna: Why do you believe that Peter survived?

Valentin: Who’s gonna move the body? What’s the point? I mean, unless Finn has some unknown ally ready to cover for him. Come on. This is Peter we’re talking about. He’s not the first dead man to get up and walk away in Port Charles. And now he’s had weeks to go to ground and cover his tracks.

Anna: Yeah. That makes sense. I can’t help hoping that he’s dead.

Valentin: I know. I know.

Anna: It would just be a relief to know that I wasn’t the one who had to kill him.

Valentin: See, this is how you and I are different. I’m ready to kill Peter myself. I want him dead and buried, where he’s no longer a threat to anyone I love.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Brook Lynn (to Valentin): What you need to do is back off.

Elizabeth (to Nikolas): You had Hayden shot.

Spencer (to Ava): Why do you keep sending my father mixed signals?

Austin (to Chase): Do I need to watch my back the way Valentin says?

Sam (to Shawn): I’m afraid I have bad news.

Michael (to Jason): I’m going to take a page out of your book.

Carly: What are you two doing?

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Kyle: Hey, just spoke with tara. She’s on her way here.

Jack: She know why you want to see her?

Kyle: No, I only told her i wanted to talk.

Jack: I still don’t know what to make of this security footage that phyllis sent us. It’s pretty clear sally and tara are both upset.

Kyle: Well, I wonder if tara found out something about sally.

Jack: Like what?

Kyle: Maybe tara found out that sally was involved with summer going off to italy.

Jack: I really don’t think that’s true.

Kyle: I’m just wondering. It would explain why tara was so upset in the elevator. Phyllis has been blaming her for summer leaving.

Jack: No, phyllis’ theory is that sally and tara have been working together, and believe me, she sees this video as proof positive.

Kyle: Okay, phyllis only sees what she wants to see, but there’s no sense in speculating further. Tara’s on her way here, and we’ll get to the bottom of this. There’s probably just a simple explanation.

Sally: So, is that why you keep harassing me? ‘Cause you think I did something nasty to your daughter.

Phyllis: Oh, not you alone. You and tara.

Sally: Summer’s in italy having the time of her life, taking the fashion world by storm. So what exactly did I do to her? Because if I was responsible for this — and I’m not — you should be thanking me instead of taking my phone and sending fake text messages pretending to be me.

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

Sally: So you’re just continuing to deny it.

Phyllis: Well, why would I do something like that? Let’s think about it. Unless I wanted the person who was receiving the text to freak out and rush over here and confront you because she thought she was in trouble.

Sally: Okay, well, if that was your plan, it obviously failed because nobody freaked out.

Phyllis: Hmm. Not in the lobby.

[ Clicks tongue ] In the elevator.

Sally: What are you talking about?

Phyllis: The argument you and tara were having in the elevator.

Sally: There are security cameras in the elevator. Did you spy on us?

Phyllis: I am the proprietor of this establishment. I need to know what’s going on at all times.

Sally: I cannot believe that you would go to such extremes.

Phyllis: The cameras aren’t hidden.

Sally: You were snooping on a private conversation.

Phyllis: It’s an elevator, not a confessional.

Tara: I can’t wait anymore, sally. I’m needed at home.

Sally: Well, I was right. Tara, the text did come from phyllis, and she spied on us in the elevator.

Tara: I am dealing with a lot right now. The last thing I need is to get caught up in your drama. So just leave me out of it, please.

Phyllis: Wow, how does that feel, getting thrown under the bus?

Amanda: Hey.

Devon: Hey, you.

Amanda: Moses let me in when he was on his way to see nate. I hope you don’t mind.

Devon: No, of course I don’t mind. I don’t know, we should get you your own key made.

Amanda: Uh, are you sure that you’re ready to level up like that?

Devon: I mean, I’m just throwing the idea out there. I don’t know.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] So how was abby? Did she hear from mariah?

Devon: Yes, she did, just a text message saying that she’s gonna be back in time for her next doctor’s appointment.

Amanda: That’s all she said?

Devon: It’s all a little bit odd, but I’ll fill you in over dinner. I know that you’re seeing phyllis later, so we can eat earlier. Um, I’m gonna go upstairs and change. But while you wait, I think you should open up a bottle of something really nice because we’re celebrating.

Amanda: We are?

Devon: We are. Sutton ames is gonna finally pay for his decades-old crime because of you.

Amanda: Okay, not so fast. It’s not a slam dunk yet.

Devon: Yeah, well, it’s gonna be.

Amanda: I appreciate your confidence in me, but I’m not counting on anything. Besides, you know, we’re not supposed to be talking about the case, right? I just want to focus on the two of us.

Devon: I’m more than fine with that. I’ll be back.

Victoria: Hey. All of my loose ends are tied up at the office. I just have to pack, and then we can head to the airport. Next stop, new york, if you’re up for it still.

Ashland: I am. My suitcase is packed and the jet is all ready.

Victoria: Are you feeling okay?

Ashland: I am fine. I’m actually feeling better because while you were away, i made an appointment to see that specialist in new york to discuss my treatment options.

Victoria: I am so glad that you haven’t changed your mind about fighting this illness. I know — I know that it wasn’t an easy decision to make.

Ashland: No, it wasn’T. But I’ll be grateful for any extra moments I can get because I’ll be spending them with harrison and with you.

Victoria: I love the sound of that.

Ashland: Keep your expectations in check. Odds the treatment will extend my life past a little time are remote.

Victoria: Well, don’t tell me the odds. It just makes me more stubborn.

Ashland: You know, that stubbornness is something I find very attractive.

Victoria: Look, I know — i know there are no guarantees, but I’m ready for whatever happens next. And I’ll be with you every step of the way.

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Devon: [ Sighs ] Hey.

Amanda: Hey.

[ Chuckles ] When you said that you were gonna change, I didn’t know that you were gonna change. You look good.

Devon: Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Just threw on this suit.

Amanda: I know, you are

wearing that suit.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Alright. You ready to go?

Amanda: Let me finish my wine first.

Devon: Okay. What are you thinking about?

Amanda: Hmm. Let’s see, I was just thinking that if you really wanted to go to dinner, you would not come downstairs looking so damn good.

Devon: If it’s a problem, i can go back upstairs and I can change into something less distracting.

Amanda: That’s a good idea. Yeah, we should go upstairs.

Devon: Oh, you want to come with me?

Amanda: Well, I have to help you get out of that shirt.

Devon: We’re not gonna make dinner, are we?

Amanda: No, we are not.

Victoria: Okay, yes, I will definitely bring you something back from new york. I promise.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Have fun with your dad and be good. I love you, too. Bye.

Ashland: Johnny and katie are gonna miss you.

Victoria: Yes, well, billy will keep them so busy I doubt they’ll notice that I’m gone. But I was wondering if maybe you wanted to take a little time before we go to have a conversation with harrison about your health.

Ashland: Well, I don’t want to deal with tara. When we spoke earlier, she was so unreasonable. I just don’t need the aggravation right now.

Victoria: Well, don’t let your frustration with her keep you away from your son.

Ashland: She’s just being so irrational. I mean, I doubt that she’d even allow me to talk to him alone. She’d probably be nervous that i would say something about my illness without her there to supervise.

Victoria: Why is it so important for you to talk to him on your own?

Ashland: I get so little time with him as it is.

Victoria: It has to be more than just that.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] You know, there’s so much tension between tara and me right now. He picks up on that. It’s got to be stressful for him. I mean, I heard that he had nightmares after what happened in the park. We can’t predict what he’s gonna remember about me when he grows up — maybe nothing at all. But maybe it’ll stick with him, you know, when his dad told him he was sick. And that’s why I want it to be calm and comforting and reassuring. And I want it to be between me and my son. And if tara’s there, you know, I’m sure she’ll find a way to make it about her.

Victoria: Well, obviously, i don’t know her as well as you do, but I’m looking at this as a mother, and I can tell you, if billy had something unsettling to tell the kids, I’d want to be there. I mean, I probably wouldn’t say very much, but I’d want to show them my support, regardless of what was going on with their father. I think that it would be good for harrison to receive this message from both of his parents.

Ashland: Well, I suppose it’s worth considering from that perspective.

Tara: Hi.

Jack: Hi.

Tara: How’s harrison?

Kyle: Good. He’s napping upstairs.

Tara: What did you need to talk to me about?

Kyle: We wanted to make sure you’re okay. We got a strange message from phyllis.

Tara: [ Sighs ] I’m not surprised. Did you she tell you that she’s been spying on me?

Jack: No, we deduced that on our own, and for the record, we are not okay with that.

Kyle: But I want to know what’s happening ’cause you said that you needed some time for yourself, and then you went to the grand phoenix with sally.

Tara: I told you that because I didn’t want you involved.

Jack: Actually, that’s what we’re trying to clear up. Involved in what, exactly?

Tara: Uh, I got this text. It was troubling. Kyle may have noticed.

Kyle: I did. I remember you seemed bothered by it.

Tara: Yeah, it was from sally, I thought. But it didn’t make any sense and I was confused, so I went to ask her about it.

Jack: And what did the text say?

Tara: I don’t remember exactly, and I deleted it, but it was something like, “phyllis is a problem.”

Jack: What could that have meant?

Tara: Like I said, it was confusing. But sally put it together that phyllis sent it to me from sally’s phone. I mean [Chuckles] It’s childish and ridiculous and such a waste of time. And now she’s roping you into this mess? I mean, what exactly did she say?

Kyle: Not much, but she did send this video. You seem pretty upset with sally. What was that all about? Discomfort back there?

Tara: I can’t believe this. I mean, I’d heard that phyllis had been watching us, but to not only admit it but to send you this footage, I mean, that’s creepy. Is she obsessed? I mean, what could she hope to prove by this video?

Jack: We were hoping that maybe you could tell us.

Tara: All I know is that i was right not to trust her offer of friendship.

Jack: We have not spoken to phyllis since she sent this video. We’re just trying to figure things out. Maybe you could explain what’s happening in that video.

Kyle: Like when you showed sally your phone. What did you want her to see?

Tara: The text I received, and then she showed me hers to prove that she didn’t send it. I mean, honestly, I wasn’t sure what to believe, and I flew off the handle a bit. I’m kind of embarrassed.

Jack: There is no need to be embarrassed.

Tara: It’s just that sally’s constantly complaining about phyllis, and it felt like, in the moment, she was trying to enlist my help in her pointless feud. It was all just too much, and i reacted emotionally. You know the kind of strain I’ve been under, trying to start a new life and expand my business and dealing with ashland’s lashing out at me.

Jack: We both know how persistent phyllis can be, particularly when she thinks she’s protecting her daughter.

Tara: I didn’t do anything to summer. I don’t know where this is coming from. Jack, I know that I told you i didn’t need any help dealing with her, but maybe I was wrong. I mean, I have faced down some vicious women in my time, but this goes beyond anything I’ve ever encountered.

Jack: Look, I’ve already spoken to phyllis — in general terms, I never mentioned your name. I told her to ease off on everyone, that we all have our own issues that we have to deal with.

Tara: I don’t think she took your message to heart.

Kyle: And I talked to her this morning. I got the indication that she’s mad that you’re here and summer isn’T. I told her there was no sense in blaming you for summer leaving.

Tara: Well, it sounds like phyllis won’t stop until she’s run harrison and me out of town.

Jack: You know what? I’m gonna deal with this right now.

Ashland: Well, I’m certain that you would handle a sensitive situation with grace and poise, but tara, on the other hand, is only using our son to punish me.

Victoria: Well, I don’t disagree, but, I mean, maybe you could get her to come around by trying a different approach. Find a compromise. You are a world-class negotiator, so negotiate. It would be what’s best for harrison.

Ashland: Why are you so good at this? Getting through to me and changing my perspective?

Victoria: It’s simple. I just respect you enough to tell you the unvarnished, whether you want to hear it or not.

Ashland: Well, that’s refreshing. There was far too much varnish in my marriage.

Victoria: On both sides, no doubt.

Ashland: No doubt. God, I wish I’d met you years ago.

Victoria: You know, I’ve had the same thought. But who knows if the younger versions of ourselves would’ve hit it off or appreciated each other for the right reasons?

Ashland: I can’t imagine any version of myself not falling head over heels for you.

Victoria: Head over heels? That sounds like you’re saying —

Ashland: Something i should’ve said a lot sooner. You just forget all that garbage I said about not letting things go too far between us emotionally. That wasn’t to protect you. It was about protecting myself. I didn’t want to be reminded of how little time I have left or what I’m gonna miss out on. None of that seems to matter now.

Victoria: No, it doesn’T. It just means that we don’t have any time to waste. We have to take advantage of every moment that we have together.

The more we get together

Devon: [ Exhales sharply ] Hey. Why’d you get out of bed? I was gonna bring you a snack since I promised you dinner and we never made it.

Amanda: Yeah, well, that is my own fault. I let myself get distracted.

Devon: It’s the shirt’s fault, actually. Blame it. ‘Cause now that it’s on you and I see it, it is a really nice shirt.

[ Both chuckle ]

Amanda: We can’t let this expensive wine go to waste.

Devon: Oh, we sure can’T. And I noticed that you didn’t hold back when I told you to open something good.

Amanda: You said we were celebrating. Not that I want to talk about the case.

Devon: Well, listen, if it’s on your mind and you do want to talk about it, I’m open for it.

Amanda: [ Sighs ] It is on my mind, despite your best efforts.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: I understand. I understand. I don’t know how it couldn’t be. It’s — it’s a very big deal to find out who you are and where you came from and how different your life could’ve been.

Amanda: Yeah. I can’t stop thinking about if richard had lived, you know, and he found me and hilary. We could’ve grown up here in genoa city together. He had a good, stable job. I could’ve had a normal middle-class upbringing. And I would’ve grown up to be a completely different person — you know, driven, just not so focused on trying to prove myself.

Devon: Could’ve gone the other direction, too.

Amanda: Yeah, I guess you’re right. Maybe if my father did raise me on his own, I would’ve felt a little more stung when my mother rejected me.

Devon: I was thinking more that if richard had survived, he’d have been able to convince naya to be more involved in her daughters’ lives.

Amanda: I doubt that. Sutton would not have liked that. And the one thing that I’ve learned about naya — she is never gonna stand up to her father.

Tara: I’m relieved that harrison doesn’t seem to be affected by all this stress and suspicion surrounding you and me.

Kyle: Yeah, he’s just a kid playing with his toys, watching his cartoons, impervious to what’s happening. I envy him.

Tara: Well, our toddler seems to be more mature than some of the adults I’ve been dealing with lately.

Kyle: That’s true.

Tara: At least ashland’s illness gives him an excuse for his behavior. Phyllis just seems to like stirring things up wherever she can.

Kyle: It’s more complicated than that. Like my dad, she’s protective, sometimes overly so, of her daughter. I’ve been on her list more than once. It’s not a fun place to be, but in phyllis’ eyes, anything she does for summer’s sake is justified.

Tara: Well, that I get. I mean, there’s nothing i wouldn’t do for our son.

Kyle: Really?

[ Knock on door ]

Tara: [ Sighs ] It’s ashland. What now?

Jack: I got a bone to pick with you. What exactly are you playing at?

Phyllis: I was expecting you. What took you so long? What did tara have to tell you?

Jack: Tara has grown weary of your constant antagonism. Frankly, so have I.

Phyllis: Well, I don’t know what you’re talking about because I’m just seeing a bunch of red flags, and I’m just gathering the data, that’s all. And by the way, when I’m truly antagonistic, tara will know.

Jack: Oh, you’re doing a lot more than gathering information. Did you really steal sally’s phone to send a fake text?

Phyllis: Oh, please, don’t get all bent out of shape on that. Those two little scammers are reacting to every little bit of scrutiny. How come you’re not asking for an explanation from them? How come you’re not interrogating them?

Jack: I got an explanation. Phyllis, you need to back off of tara. I don’t blame her for being put out by all your attacks.

Phyllis: Ohh. Poor, innocent tara. Poor girl. Ask yourself this — why, when she got the text, did she run over here immediately? Why was she arguing with sally in my elevator?

Jack: Why don’t you tell me?

Phyllis: I will tell you — because she’s afraid of getting caught. That’s why. I mean, she’s living large at the abbott mansion, isn’t she? She has new business opportunities, new friends — all because of you and kyle. She doesn’t want to lose that.

Jack: And why would she? And don’t give me insinuation, give me hard facts — real proof.

Phyllis: Well, I can run an investigation until I have proof? That’s not how it works. And by the way, you are turning a blind eye to everything that’s in front of you.

[ Sighs ] Because you want to believe everything that sally and tara are telling you.

Jack: Oh, and what is that?

Phyllis: That I’m wrong. That i am just angry because my daughter left town. I’m the scapegoat here. I swear, those two — those two little girls ran my daughter out of town, and I will get the proof. Believe me, I will get the proof. Why do I not get the benefit of the doubt from you? Why does my daughter not get it? What about your son? Why?

[ Sighs ] Have you even talked to sally about the —

Jack: I was on my way to do that right now.

Phyllis: Okay, well, go do that. Go do that, and don’t let her talk her way out of this.

Jack: I know what you’re suggesting. I resent the insinuation.

Phyllis: Resent it all you want. I brought in ensure max protein,

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Ashland: I’m leaving tonight. I thought you might like to know.

Tara: Where are you going?

Ashland: Victoria and I are headed to new york to meet with the locke communication group executive team.

Kyle: Preparing for the merger?

Ashland: Something like that. I’d like to say goodbye to harrison before I leave.

Tara: I think that would be alright, as long as you don’t mention anything else, like the diagnosis. We still need to discuss how we’re gonna handle that.

Ashland: Well, I’d be willing to revisit that now — privately.

Kyle: I’ll have my phone on me. Call me if you need me.

Tara: I’ll be fine. You seem to have cooled off since last we spoke.

Ashland: Well, I’ve spent some time reflecting and discussing the situation with victoria. She’s helping me see it from a mother’s perspective.

Tara: I hope that means that you’re willing to break the news together.

Ashland: I’d like to explain it to him myself, but I have no objection to you being present. It may help him. He could use his mother’s support, no doubt.

Tara: I can agree to that.

Ashland: There’s something else I wanted to let you know about I’m going to start treatment for my cancer after all. The odds of success are not good, but I’m not willing to surrender, so I’m gonna fight this.

Tara: I’m glad. That’ll give us some hope, and i think that will be especially important for harrison to hear about.

Ashland: I agree. So maybe it was best that we waited till now to tell him. But I really don’t want to postpone it any longer, so can we do this now?

Tara: Okay. I’ll go get him.

Devon: I can only imagine how difficult it was growing up for naya to have a father that’s that manipulative, you know? ‘Cause it’s clearly messed with her head if she’s willing to sacrifice herself by going to damn prison just to protect him.

Amanda: I do think that i could change her attitude on that. But I am not hopeful — you know, her “protect daddy” instinct is pretty ingrained.

Devon: Yeah. You have to give it to her, though. I mean, that’s — from when you first met her, she’s come a long way. She denied that you were even her daughter.

Amanda: She was looking at me the way that sutton does, like a problem, a shameful mistake from the past.

Devon: Yeah, I don’t know about that, though. I don’t know. I think that knowing what we know now, I think naya knows that there’s something wrong with sutton, and she may have been afraid that if she brought you close to the family, you’d see him for who he really was and you’d expose him.

Amanda: Yeah, and that’s exactly what happened.

Devon: I know it is, and that’s my point is that she still made the decision to bring you into the family, and I mean, she — she put you on his legal team.

Amanda: What are you saying? That you think, on some level, naya wanted the truth to come out?

Devon: I don’t know. I don’t know if I’d go that far. I know that she had plenty of opportunities to push you out of their lives for good. She knew what was at stake if she didn’T. She didn’t go that route. She hung on to you. She hung on to her daughter. Which makes me believe that you guys’ relationship, it can heal.

Sally: So, I assume you’re here to discuss what happened. So my only question is, did you hear about it from tara or phyllis?

Jack: I spoke to both of them. Now I want your explanation, and please, please be straight with me.

Sally: I mean, I think it’s pretty obvious what’s going on here. Phyllis has it out for me. She’s trying to turn everyone against me, and not just you, but tara, too, and I have to work with her. I don’t want this to affect my career. Isn’t there anything that you can do to get her to back off?

Jack: I made my feelings quite clear to phyllis. That is not why I’m here. I want you to tell me what you and tara were talking about in the elevator.

Sally: Tara received a text message from my phone, sent by phyllis, and she confronted me and told me that she didn’t want any part of this drama, and i don’t blame her. I don’t want any part of it either, but phyllis is not giving me a choice. I mean, stealing my phone and impersonating me via text? Who does that?

Jack: What did the text say?

Sally: I don’t know. I don’t know, I never saw it. But it was clearly something about phyllis, and that was enough —

Jack: You never saw it?

Sally: Phyllis deleted it from my phone before sneaking it back to me. She is out of control, jack, and I haven’t even mentioned the spying.

Jack: Phyllis sent me the security video from the elevator.

Sally: Oh, my god, that’s so gross.

Jack: Look for yourself. She is clearly showing you the text.

Sally: Okay. Well, I did see it, but it was quick. I just saw that it was from my phone. I didn’t actually read the words. Jack, does it really matter?

Jack: Yes, it matters! It matters that I can’t trust you to tell me the truth. Sally: Jack, please don’t overreact to something so small. If you let phyllis raise these doubts about me, you’re just playing into her hand.

Jack: All I asked for was a simple explanation. You couldn’t give me that.

Sally: I told you the truth. If I can’t recall the exact wording of the text message, it’s because it didn’t matter. What should shock you is that phyllis stole my phone and sent a text in the first place. Your good friend keeps trying to undermine me professionally and personally. You’re okay with that?

Jack: Sally, you’re not helping your case with all these efforts to redirect my attention to phyllis and away from the question at hand.

Sally: Jack —

Jack: It only makes me question what else you’re concealing.

Sally: I’m not hiding anything.

Jack: Oh, god, I actually believe that. At this point, I honestly think it’s instinct on your part to deflect blame. And I can understand that, but I — what I can’t do is build a relationship with someone i can’t completely trust. Look, as much as I’ve enjoyed our time together, I —

Sally: No, jack, just please don’t finish that thought. Okay, let’s just take a step back. We’ll put all this aside and we will go to dinner as we planned. We can get past this. We are so good together.

Jack: I thought so, too. But, you know, as compatible as we are, I can’t shake the feeling we’re always gonna end up right here. You making excuses, me questioning my judgment. I need a lot more than that.

Sally: [ Exhales sharply ]

Ashland: [ Laughs ] There’s my boy! Come over here!

[ Laughs ] You almost fell. Oh, it’s good to see you, buddy boy. Good to see you. Come have a seat. Come have a seat. I just wanted to stop by because I’m taking a trip to new york, and I wanted to see you and tell you a few things. You know, I haven’t been feeling well lately. And in fact, I’ve been feeling kind of yucky.

Harrison: Your heart?

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] No. They fixed my heart a little while ago, but I should know that my smart boy would remember that. This is something different. The doctors fixed the heart, and I’m hoping that they can fix this problem, too.

Tara: They have some of the best doctors in the work in new york.

Ashland: They sure do. And I’m hoping that they can give me some special medicine so that I don’t feel yucky anymore and that I can go hunt frogs and maybe go to a baseball game with my favorite little boy. Who would be…who?

Harrison: Me!

Ashland: That’s right. That is right! ‘Cause I want to spend as much time with you as I can.

Kyle: Hey, victoria. Heard you were going to new york tonight.

Victoria: Hi. Yes, I am. I take it you were at the house when ashland came over to talk to harrison?

Kyle: I just left to give them some privacy. I hope I didn’t make a mistake leaving them alone. Things got pretty volatile the last time they spoke.

Victoria: He’ll be fine. He just didn’t want to leave until the two of them were on better terms.

Kyle: That’d be a nice change in attitude. I guess you get some of the credit for that.

Victoria: Well, we all just want what’s best for that little boy.

Kyle: Tara and I were just saying the same thing. So how much has ashland told you about her?

Victoria: Not a lot. But I know how hurt he was when he found out that harrison was not his biological son.

Kyle: Yeah, she didn’t even tell me she was pregnant. I had no clue ashland was raising my son as his own for years.

Victoria: Well, I guess there’s something that we both know about tara — she’s very good at keeping secrets. I’m sorry, are the two of you rekindling things?

Kyle: No. We’re just living in the same house, co-parenting, so we’re spending a lot of time together, that’s all.

Victoria: Okay, well, be careful. Psoriatic arthritis, made my joints stiff,

Phyllis: Hey, how’d it go?

Jack: None of your business.

Phyllis: That bad, huh?

Jack: You know, I don’t know what’s going on here. I don’t know who’s telling the truth. But one area I agree with sally — you’re enjoying this, aren’t you?

Phyllis: No, I am not. I am not enjoying this at all. I know you like her. I wish I was wrong about sally and tara, but I don’t think i am. Do you?

Jack: All I know is that you will never change.

Phyllis: You say that like it’s a bad thing.

Amanda: Mmm! Cheese, crackers, and ice cream. You really know how to show a girl a good time, huh?

Devon: Well, you can always count on me when you need a good distraction.

Amanda: Yeah, from my ultra-dysfunctional family — my grandfather, the criminal, my mother, who idolizes him, and my father and sister who I will never get a chance to meet.

Devon: Don’t forget about imani. That started off a little rocky, but she’s coming around. I think there’s some real potential with that relationship.

Amanda: You’re always so positive. You always see the good in everything.

Devon: I try to.

Amanda: You know, even when i wanted to walk away from this case, you were just always there encouraging me, making me believe that I could get through it.

Devon: And I was right, too, because you did.

Amanda: Well, thank you for believing in me.

Devon: You never have to thank me for believing in you, amanda. It’s very easy to do when you love somebody. You know I do, right? I love you.

Amanda: I love you, too.

Ashland: Victoria, are you here?

Victoria: In here.

Ashland: Ah.

Victoria: I didn’t expect you back so soon.

Ashland: Here I am. Is this everything?

Victoria: Yes.

Ashland: Are you all set?

Victoria: I’m all set. Here, let me help you with that.

Ashland: No, no, no, I’ve got it. I’m good. I’m great, in fact.

Victoria: Oh, well, then i guess things went really well with harrison.

Ashland: They did. I will fill you in on the way to the airport.

Victoria: I’m so happy for both of you. I ran into kyle earlier at the coffee house, and he told me that he left you and tara alone to talk to him.

Ashland: Yes, he gave us some privacy, which was good of him, and surprising because he’s usually hovering around tara. She’s got him wrapped around her little finger.

Victoria: I’m not so sure about that.

Sally: I thought I was safe to say that I hadn’t seen the text message. I didn’t know phyllis gave the video to him of you showing it to me. God, that bitch.

Tara: Sally, you have got to calm down.

Sally: No, she’s out to ruin my life. I’m losing jack over this.

Tara: I’m sorry that jack is upset, but you got to give it time. Let things calm down.

Sally: I think it’s just too late for that. I mean, I’ve run out of chances with him. And honestly, given how he was acting, I think you’re on thin ice, too.

Tara: Actually, I think everything on my end is fine. I mean, we both gave the same explanation for the elevator conversation. You handled it the best way you could. Thanks for the update.

[ Sighs ]

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Steffy: I am so excited to be your wife.

Finn: We’re really doing this.

Steffy: Yes, we are.

Finn: You’re making me a happy man, steffy.

[ Steffy laughing ]

Steffy: We’ve been engaged for so long. And we have a baby, it’s, like, time to make it official.

Finn: Mm, you know who’s gonna be really excited about this?

Steffy: Mm-hmm, our little flower girl?

Finn: Yes, kelly has been talking about our wedding since we got engaged.

Steffy: You know what we need to do? We need to get, like, a–a little baby tuxedo for hayes.

Finn: [ Laughing ] Okay.

Steffy: I am so grateful for what lies ahead.

Finn: Oh, me too.

Steffy: So let’s do this. Let’s get married.

Ridge: Well, dad, you’re at the top of your game.

Brooke: Eric, it’s so spectacular. I love the way it drapes so beautifully across the shoulders.

Eric: Thank you. I’m glad you approve. How does it feel?

Sequoia: Like butter.

Eric: Like butter, see? That’s exactly what I had in mind. Thank you, sequoia. Thanks for coming in today.

Ridge: Oh, dad, you seem inspired.

Eric: Yes, well, since my marriage ended, I’ve… I feel like recommitting to my arts.

Brooke: I can see that. Eric, you seem so free now that you’ve said goodbye to quinn.

Quinn: Well, it was A… little more strongly-worded than “goodbye,” but… you did seem at peace.

Brooke: [ Sighing ] Quinn, what are you doing here?

Quinn: It’s good to see you, eric.

Brooke: You know you’re not allowed in the building. You have very strict orders to stay away–come on, eric, tell her.

Eric: You know you shouldn’t be here. You agreed to work remotely.

Quinn: I know. I know, but apparently, my badge still works, and, well, I wanted to deliver my latest designs to you in person.

Brooke: You know that eric doesn’t want you here. And yet here you are.

Quinn: Eric, can I speak to you alone? I’d rather not stand here being demonized by brooke.

Brooke: No, you absolutely may not.

Ridge: I think you should leave.

Quinn: Eric?

Brooke: I’m calling security.

Eric: Give us a few moments.

Brooke: Eric, don’t let her do this, she’s trying to get under your skin.

Eric: I can handle it, brooke. It’ll be all right.

Brooke: I really hope this is the last time that we have to put up with you. Can’t wait till you’re out of eric’s life for good.

Ridge: Okay. We’ll be right next door if you need us.

Brooke: Yeah.

Eric: What is this? Is this another apology?

Quinn: No. It’s not. That’s not why I’m here.

Eric: So why are you here? What do you want, quinn? I brought in ensure max protein,

Brooke: We have to do everything we can to stop quinn from working her way back into eric’s life.

Carter: I’m sorry, I thought the office was empty.

Ridge: No worries, brooke and I are just here temporarily, come on in.

Brooke: [ Sighing] Hopefully not for much longer.

Ridge: The big office is taken. By eric and an uninvited guest.

Brooke: Quinn.

Carter: Wait, quinn? I thought she was not allowed. Did eric ask to see her?

Brooke: No, of course not. She just waltzed her way into the building.

Carter: I can’t imagine that went well.

Brooke: [ Laughing] She’s so predictable. And eric is so polite. I would’ve kicked her out by now.

Carter: What, he didn’t?

Ridge: He didn’T.

Brooke: Eric is alone with quinn right now.

Eric: Now that you’re here, we can talk about the divorce.

Quinn: Do we have to?

Eric: Is this about your designs? I’m sure they’re wonderful as always.

Quinn: Thank you. I appreciate that. I really do. And I want to continue challenging myself with my work. Remotely, of course.

Eric: The only way you can work at forrester.

Quinn: I know. I’m actually enjoying my new setup.

Eric: Well, I’ve yet to hear from your attorney.

Quinn: Well, you’ll be waiting a long time because I haven’t hired one.

Eric: You haven’t hired a lawyer?

Quinn: No. Whatever the settlement is, I’ll take it.

Eric: Surprised to hear that.

Quinn: I’ve never wanted your money, eric. I was a single working mother for years, I’ve been successful on my own. I can take care of myself.

Eric: I’ve never doubted that.

Quinn: And I’ve never doubted your sense of fairness. I’ve really appreciated your generosity over the years. It was your inability to defend me… that became a point of contention and concern for me. In every situation, you sided with brooke and your family over me.

Steffy: Look at you. You’re everything I hoped for and more.

Finn: Now you’re giving me a lot to live up to.

Steffy: Well, when I’m right, I’m right.

Finn: Mm, I have a feeling that you’re going to be telling me that a lot over the next few decades.

Steffy: Yeah, that’s correct.

Finn: Honey, you’ve given me so much. The most incredible gift, our son, our sweet hayes. And now we’re about to get married.

Steffy: Mm-hmm. It’s gonna be so special. Celebrating our commitment to each other in front of our friends and our family. Actually, we should start planning, what are we gonna do? Are we gonna get a dj or a band, like… honestly, I don’t–I don’t care where or how we do it. I just want our family to be there. And our little hayes gets to know his other grandparents. And I get to meet your parents.

Finn: [ Chuckling ]

Brooke: It’s obvious why quinn is here. She’s trying to play on eric’s big forgiving heart.

Ridge: I think she has realized by now that ship has sailed.

Brooke: You really need to push this divorce forward. The less time she has to influence him, the better. I’m not making you uncomfortable, am I, carter?

Ridge: Brooke. Why would you think that? Talking about an affair he had with the boss’s wife? The biggest mistake he’s ever made–why do you think it would make him feel uncomfortable? It doesn’t, does it?

Finn: A little bit.

Ridge: Of course it does. Give him a break. He put a stop to it.

Brooke: Well, thank god. You’re saving yourself a lot of heartache, trust me. I realize that was the agreement you had with eric, but… I’m glad that you came to your senses, and you ended it with her. You told her you wanted nothing to do with her. I just hope that’s what eric is doing right now.

Quinn: I apologized to you over and over again. I begged and pleaded for your forgiveness, but you… you refused to forgive me.

Eric: I did. Not this time, quinn, not this time.

Quinn: I’m not justifying my actions.

Eric: You can’T. There’s no excuse for turning to another man.

Quinn: Well, if only you could’ve met me halfway. I tried so hard to get close to you again, to be… intimate with you. But you just… you just kept shutting me down. You couldn’t get over it. My role in… ridge and shauna’s wedding. You hated the fact that I went against your… your precious brooke. A woman who has been campaigning for my removal since day one.

Eric: I hated that you betrayed ridge. And I hated that you betrayed me.

Quinn: I took responsibility for my actions. And I tried… to win back your faith in me. I tried and I tried, but you… you were having none of it. And then you gave brooke carte blanche to vilify me day after day after day. I’m your wife. Why is it… that you couldn’t excuse me when you have absolved so many others over the years? Thomas… shauna… brooke, I don’t even know how many times, all your ex-wives. Everyone but me. Why is that, eric? Why couldn’t you find it in your heart… to forgive me?

Finn: When you say you don’t wanna put this off, you mean it.

Steffy: Has the grin on my face convinced you yet?

Finn: [ Chuckling ] It’s a pretty adorable grin.

Steffy: We got a good thing. When I think about all this, it really makes me emotional, you know? Because we’re doing this together. Blending our families. You know what we need to do? We really need to pick a date so everyone’s there.

Finn: Okay.

Steffy: Where are your parents living? Like, are they in california? You haven’t really told me, and I didn’t wanna pry because you didn’t say anything, but I’m really excited to meet your parents.

Finn: Yeah, no, and I… I know they’re gonna love you just as much as I do. But, uh, I mean, do we have to schedule and… make plans right now? I just wanna enjoy you. You know? And… savor this moment with my soon-to-be wife.

Steffy: Take advantage. Baby’s sleeping.

Finn: You read my mind.

Steffy: Mm-hmm.

Finn: How is it possible? I think you’ve gotten more beautiful… and sexy… since you begged me to marry you.

Steffy: [ Laughing] I did not.

Finn: Yeah. Most bladder leak pads were similar.

Ridge: Well, we’re talking your ear off. Why don’t you get some work done?

Brooke: Yeah, we know you’re busy, carter, but really, we hope you find time in your very-busy schedule to push this divorce forward. And the sooner the better.

Carter: Is it love? Is it lust?

Quinn: I think it’s just us. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Eric: I did forgive you, quinn. I was in our home ready to renew our vows when I found out that you and carter were… having an affair.

Quinn: You’re right. I made a mistake. But I refuse to be defined by that mistake. I turned to carter for a reason.

Eric: So you’ve said.

Quinn: Eric, when two people make vows to each other… sometimes… they’re going to face… certain obstacles in that relationship. And they have to be there for each other, they have to attend to each other’s needs. Mine included. I know I hurt you, eric, but I’m done apologizing. Because you took brooke’s word over everyone’S. Including mine. I made a mistake. A big mistake. But you should’ve defended me. And you didn’T. Like earlier. Brooke was standing here, talking down to me, and you did nothing. You said nothing. Like you always have.

Eric: I defended you to everyone I knew in my life. I stood up for you from the very beginning.

Quinn: When? Huh? Where was I when this happened? Because I didn’t feel protected. I didn’t feel particularly cared for. I promise you, there is nothing worse than living with someone who gives you the cold shoulder. Being stuck in a marriage that’s lacking warmth and intimacy. I own my mistakes, eric. But in the end, I’m walking away from this marriage knowing I gave it everything I had. You know, I… I tried. Tried to conform to being the matriarch. The… ohh, the upstanding member of the forrester family, but you know what? Hey… hah, maybe I’m just not cut out… for being queen and having my portrait hanging above the fireplace. But that’s okay. Because I need to be true to myself. And for the first time in a long time, that’s exactly what I’m doing. And I’m proud of the woman I’m becoming.

Finn: Hayes is still sleeping?

Steffy: Amelia’s out with kelly.

Finn: Let’s go to the bedroom–

Steffy: No-no-no, no-no-no, hayes is sleeping in there. He’s still sleeping in there.

Finn: Oh, that’s right, I don’t wanna scar him for life.

Steffy: It could be here.

Finn: Your parents could walk through that door any minute.

Steffy: Oh, yeah, she could. Okay. Maybe it’s not the right time.

Finn: Okay… all right. We’re just gonna wait.

Steffy: Mm-hmm, yeah. Can you?

[ Both laughing ]

Finn: After several cold showers.

[ Both laughing ]

Steffy: Oh, I can’t get enough of you.

Finn: Believe me. Look at you, this is taking… all my self-control.

[ Both laughing ]

Steffy: We do have the rest of our lives.

[ Both sighing ]

Finn: That’s true.

Steffy: Uh-huh.

Finn: Yes. We… we’re tough, we can–

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: We can survive–

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: –A couple hours.

Steffy: Yeah, a couple hours. Okay, we should start planning for the wedding? Okay, what do we want? We want… gotta figure out the grooms. Where’s my pen? Brides–bridesmaids. We gotta figure it all– we have to figure it out.

Finn: Look, I know how important it is for you to do this right.

Steffy: Yeah, I want to. It’s–it’s our wedding. I want it to be perfect.

Finn: All I wanna do is marry you. All right? And give you everything that you want, but, you know, weddings, they just–they take time. There’s all that planning, and you pick a color scheme.

Steffy: Uh-huh?

Finn: You’ve always been a free spirit. Rule-breaker.

Steffy: [ Laughing ]

Finn: Let’s just break the rules. You know… not do a traditional thing. We’ll do the… the unexpected.

Steffy: Are you trying to get a quickie wedding again?

Finn: Yeah, why not?

Steffy: Baby… I adore your enthusiasm, but… I want my family there. And I want the opportunity to meet yours. I want to meet your parents. They made you who you are. I can’t wait to meet your mom and dad.

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Y&R Update Thursday, July 29 2021

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Christine

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While Kyle waited for Tara to come home, he and Jack speculated about the video of the argument between Tara and Sally. Kyle wondered if Tara found out Sally was responsible for Summer leaving town. Jack didn’t think that was the case. Kyle thought it’d explain why Tara was so upset in the elevator – Phyllis had blamed her for Summer leaving. Jack clarified that Phyllis’s theory was that Tara and Sally were working together. He was sure Phyllis saw that video as proof. Kyle was sure they’d get to the bottom of it when Tara got home. He figured there would be a simple explanation.

At the hotel, Phyllis accused Sally and Tara of having something to do with Summer leaving town. Sally said that Summer was having the time of her life, so if Sally did have something to do with it, which she didn’t, Phyllis should be thanking her, not sending text messages from her phone. Phyllis continued to deny having anything to do with the text message. Phyllis asked why she’d do something like that, unless she wanted the person who received the text to freak out and rush over here to confront Sally. Sally said that if that was Phyllis’s plan, it obviously didn’t work, because no one freaked out. Phyllis revealed that she knew Sally and Tara argued in the elevator. Sally realized there were security cameras in the elevator, and she accused Phyllis of spying, but Phyllis said as the proprietor, she needed to know what was going on at all times. Sally couldn’t believe Phyllis would go to those extremes, and Phyllis replied that the cameras weren’t hidden. Sally argued that Phyllis was snooping on a private conversation, but Phyllis said it was an elevator, not a confessional. Tara came downstairs, and Sally brought her up to speed on Phyllis’s scheme. Tara said she was dealing with a lot, and she didn’t need to get caught up in Sally’s drama. She left. Phyllis asked Sally how it felt to get thrown under the bus.

At the Abbott house, Kyle told Tara that he and Jack got a strange message from Phyllis. She asked if Phyllis mentioned she’d been spying on her. Jack said they deduced that on their own, and they weren’t okay with it. Kyle wondered why she went to see Sally after she said she was going to have some time alone. Tara said she didn’t want to involve Kyle. Tara said she got a troubling text that she thought was from Sally. She spun a false tale about not remembering exactly what it said, but it had said something about Phyllis being a problem. She said Sally realized Phyllis sent it from her phone, it was childish and ridiculous. Tara asked what Phyllis said. Kyle showed her the video and noted that she seemed pretty upset with Sally.

Tara was shocked Phyllis recorded them and sent it to Kyle and Jack. She asked if Phyllis was obsessed. Jack and Kyle asked Tara to explain what happened – why did she show Sally her phone. Tara said she was showing Sally the text she received, and Sally showed her that she didn’t send it. Tara said she hadn’t been sure what to believe in the elevator, and she’d flown off the handle on Sally, which she was embarrassed about. Jack said there was no need for her to feel embarrassed. She said Sally was constantly complaining about Phyllis, and in the moment, she felt like Sally was trying to enlist her in the pointless feud. Tara moaned about all the strain she’d been under lately. Jack said he and Kyle both knew how persistent Phyllis could be, particularly when she thought she was protecting her daughter. Tara said she didn’t do anything to Summer. Tara recalled previously saying she didn’t need Jack’s help with Phyllis, but she might be wrong – she’d never dealt with someone as vicious as Phyllis. Jack said he’d already spoken to Phyllis in general terms and told her to back off everyone. Kyle said he talked to Phyllis this morning and told her not to blame Tara for Summer leaving. Tara felt like Phyllis wouldn’t stop until she’d run her and Harrison out of town. Jack vowed to deal with this right now. He left.

Tara and Kyle came downstairs after visiting Harrison. Tara said their toddler seemed more mature than some of the adults they’d dealt with lately. She said at least Ashland’s illness gave him an excuse, Phyllis just seemed to like causing drama. Kyle said it was more complicated – Phyllis was protective of her daughter. Kyle had been on her list more than once. Tara understood protecting your kid – there was nothing she wouldn’t do for Harrison.

Jack confronted Phyllis. She asked what Tara had to say. He said he and Tara were weary of her constant antagonism. She said she was just gathering information, and when she was truly antagonistic, Tara would know. He asked if she really stole Sally’s phone. She thought he should be interrogating those two little scammers. He told her to back off Tara; he didn’t blame Tara for being put out by Phyllis’s attacks. She mockingly said something about poor innocent Tara. She asked why Tara ran over to the hotel and argued with Sally after she got the text. He challenged Phyllis to explain it. Phyllis thought Tara was afraid of getting caught and losing her cushy life at the Abbott mansion. He wanted hard proof of Phyllis’s claims. She said he was turning a blind eye to everything in front of him because he wanted to believe Sally and Tara. Phyllis cried that she was being scapegoated. She vowed to prove Tara and Sally ran her daughter out of town. She asked why he didn’t give her and Summer the benefit of the doubt. She asked if he’d talked to Sally. He planned to. She said to go do that and not to let Sally talk her way out of it. He resented the insinuation. She told him to resent it all he wanted. He stormed over to the elevator.

Jack went upstairs, and he told Sally he wanted the truth. Her only question was whether he heard about it from Tara or Phyllis. He said he spoke to both of them, and he wanted to hear from Sally. He plead with her to be straight with him. She contended that Phyllis wanted to turn everyone against her, including Tara, whom Sally had to work with. She didn’t want this to affect her career, and she asked if he could get Phyllis to back off. He’d already made his feelings to Phyllis clear. He asked what she and Tara discussed in the elevator. She gave him the basics about Phyllis texting Tara using Sally’s phone. She said that Tara told her she didn’t want to be part of the drama. Sally didn’t want to either, but Phyllis wasn’t giving her a choice. He asked what the text said. Sally said she never saw it, because Phyllis deleted it from her phone. Jack showed Sally the video and pointed out that Tara was clearly showing Sally the text. Sally shifted the story and said she saw it, but she didn’t read it. She asked it really mattered. He snapped that it did matter, because he couldn’t trust her to tell him the truth. She begged him not to overreact over something so small and play into Phyllis’s hand. He said she couldn’t provide him with an explanation. She maintained that she told him the truth, and she didn’t remember the exact wording of the text because it didn’t matter. She thought what should shock him was that Phyllis stole her phone and was trying to undermine her professionally and personally. Jack told Sally that her efforts to redirect his attention toward Phyllis and away from the topic at hand weren’t helping her case. It only made him more suspicious of what else she was hiding. She swore she wasn’t hiding something “Oh God, I actually believe that,” he said. “At this point I honestly think it’s instinct on your part to deflect blame. And I can understand that, but I – what I can’t do is build a relationship with someone I can’t completely trust,” he said. As he continued his speech breaking things off, she begged him to take a step back, put this aside and go to dinner like they’d planned. She was adamant that they could get past this – they were so good together. He’d thought so too, but as compatible as they were, he couldn’t shake the feeling that they’d keep ending up here, with her making excuses and him questioning his judgment. He needed a lot more than that. He left.

Jack went downstairs, and Phyllis asked how it went. He snapped that it was none of her business. “That bad, huh?” she replied. He didn’t know what was going on or who was telling the truth, but he agreed with Sally in one area – Phyllis was enjoying this. She said she wasn’t enjoying it. She knew he liked Sally, and she wished she was wrong about Sally and Tara, but she didn’t think she was. She asked if he did. All he knew was Phyllis would never change. She didn’t think that was a bad thing. He left.

Devon came home and saw Amanda lounging in the living room. She hoped he didn’t mind Moses letting her in. He’d gone to see Nate. Devon told Amanda that he would make her a key. She asked if he was sure he was ready to level up like that. He said he was just throwing around the idea. She asked about Abby and Mariah. He said he’d fill her in over dinner. He knew she was seeing Phyllis later, so they could eat early. He had to go upstairs and change, and he told her to open some wine because they were celebrating. She asked what about. He said Sutton was going to pay, and it was because of her. She appreciated his confidence in her, but it wasn’t a slam dunk. She wanted to just focus on him and her today and not the case. He was fine with that. He came downstairs in a suit, and she appreciated what she saw. She told him if he really wanted to dinner, he wouldn’t have come downstairs looking so good. She said she’d help him out of that shirt, and he realized they weren’t going to make it to dinner.

Devon was downstairs making a snack to bring Amanda in bed, but she came downstairs in the shirt he’d been wearing earlier. They had wine, and she admitted the case was still on her mind, despite his best efforts. He understood. She couldn’t stop thinking about how things would’ve been if Richard had lived. He could’ve given the twins a normal middle class upbringing, and she would’ve grown up to be a completely different person. She would’ve been driven, but not so focused on trying to prove herself. Devon said maybe if Richard survived, he could’ve convinced Naya to be involved in their daughter’s lives. Amanda doubted that, because she didn’t think Naya would ever stand up to Sutton.

Devon couldn’t imagine growing up with a manipulative father like Sutton. He thought it had clearly messed with Naya’s head, since she was willing to sacrifice herself to protect him. Amanda was going to try and get through to Naya, but she wasn’t hopeful. Devon credited Naya with coming a long way since the time she denied that Amanda was her daughter. Amanda said that when they first met, Naya looked at her the way Sutton still did – like a problem, a mistake from the past. Devon wasn’t sure about that. “I think Naya knows that there’s something wrong with Sutton, and she may have been afraid that if she brought you close the family you’d see him for who he really was and you’d expose him,” he said. Amanda said that was exactly what happened. That was Devon’s point – Naya still made the decision to bring Amanda into the family, and she put her on his legal team. Amanda asked if Devon was saying, on some level, Naya wanted the truth to come out. Devon wasn’t sure he’d go that far, but he said Naya had plenty of opportunities to cut Amanda out for good, and she knew what was at stake if she didn’t, but she didn’t go that route. She held onto her daughter. That made him think the mother daughter relationship could heal.

Devon and Amanda had cheese, wine and ice cream, and he promised he’d always distract her when she needed him to. She said she had a dysfunctional family – her grandfather the criminal, the mother who idolized him and her father and sister she’d never get a chance to meet. He told her not to forget Imani – there was potential in that relationship. She said he was always so positive and he saw the good in everyone. She said when she wanted to walk away, he was always there encouraging her. She thanked him for believing in her. He said it was very easy to do when you love someone. She was caught off guard. He reiterated that he loved her, and she said she loved him too.

Victoria and Ashland were at home, but they planned to leave for NY soon. She asked how he was feeling. He felt better because he’d made an appointment with a specialist in NY. She was so glad he was still planning to fight the illness. He’d be grateful for any extra time with her and Harrison, but he didn’t want her to get hopes up because the odds weren’t good. She stubbornly believed he’d beat them. He found her stubbornness attractive. She knew there were no guarantees, but she was ready to be there every step of the way.

Victoria spoke with her kids by phone and promised to bring them something back from NY. Afterward, she asked him if he wanted to talk to Harrison about his health before they went to NY. He didn’t want to deal with Tara; she’d been so unreasonable, and he didn’t want the aggravation. She said not to let his frustration with Tara keep him from his son. He doubted she’d let him talk to Harrison alone. Victoria asked why it was so important to Ashland to talk to Harrison alone. He said Harrison picked up on the tension between him and Tara, and he heard Harrison had nightmares after what happened in the park. Ashland wasn’t sure what Harrison would remember about him when he grew up. Maybe Harrison wouldn’t remember him at all, but if he did remember this talk, Ashland wanted it to be calm, comforting and reassuring, and he wanted it to be between the two of them. He was worried Tara would make it about her. Victoria didn’t know Tara, but as a mother, if Billy had something unsettling to tell the kids, she’d want to be there. She probably wouldn’t say much, but she’d want to show the kids her support. He decided to consider her perspective.

Ashland felt that Tara was using their son to punish him. Victoria suggested that Ashland could use his world-class negotiation skills to find a solution that was good for Harrison. He asked how she was so good at getting through to him. She said she respected him enough to tell him the unvarnished truth. He said there was far too much varnish in his marriage. He wished he’d met her years ago. She’d had the same thought, but maybe the younger versions of themselves wouldn’t hit it off. He was sure he’d always have fallen head over heels for her. He thought this was something he should’ve said a lot sooner. He admitted all he’d said about not wanting things to go too far weren’t about protecting her, it was about protecting himself. At first, he didn’t want to be reminded about what he’d miss out on, but none of that seemed to matter now. She said it meant they had to take advantage of every moment they had together.

Ashland went over to the Abbott house and let Tara know about his trip. Kyle asked if it was about the merger, and Ashland said something like that. He wanted to say goodbye to Harrison. Tara thought that would be fine as long as he didn’t mention the diagnosis. Ashland wanted to have that discussion now. Privately. Kyle told Tara to call if she needed him, then he left. Tara noticed Ashland had cooled off. After some reflection and a discussion with Victoria, he saw things from a mother’s perspective. He wanted to be the one to explain things to Harrison, but he didn’t object to her being there. He said he was going to seek treatment. The odds weren’t good, but he wasn’t willing to surrender. She was glad – that would give them some hope, and she thought it would be good for Harrison to hear about that. She went to get their son. Harrison ran to Ashland, who scooped him up. Ashland told Harrison that he’d been feeling yucky. Harrison asked if it was Ashland’s heart. Ashland assured his son that they’d fixed his heart. He said he was hoping the doctors in NY could fix this problem too. Tara added that NY had some of the best doctors in the world. Ashland hoped that after some special medicine, he’d be able to do some things with his favorite little boy. He kissed Harrison’s forehead.

At Crimson Lights, Kyle asked Victoria if she was going to NY, and she said yes. He hoped he didn’t make a mistake leaving Ashland and Tara alone. Things got volatile last time. Victoria was sure Ashland would be fine – he didn’t want to leave until things were on better terms with Tara. Kyle thought Victoria deserved some credit for Ashland’s change in attitude. She said they all wanted what was best for the boy. He said he and Tara just said the same thing. He asked how much Ashland told her about Tara. She said not much, but she knew how hurt he was when he found out Harrison wasn’t his biological son. Kyle said Tara never told him she was pregnant. Victoria commented that Tara was good at keeping secrets, then she apologized and asked if he and Tara were rekindling things. He said no, they were just living in the same house and co-parenting. She told him to be careful, then she left.

Victoria and Ashland met up at the house. She was going to help him with the bags, but he said he could get them. He let her know things went well with Harrison. He thought it was good of Kyle to give them privacy. He said Kyle usually hovered because Tara had him wrapped around her finger. Victoria wasn’t so sure about that.

Sally, who was at home, called Tara and ranted about Phyllis, calling her a bitch. Kyle was in his way into the living room when he overheard Tara say “Sally, you have got to calm down.” Tara didn’t see Kyle, and he went around the corner to eavesdrop. Sally said she was losing Jack, and Tara told her let things calm down. Sally thought it was too late for her and Jack, and given how he was acting, she thought Tara was on thin ice too. Tara felt things were actually going fine for her. She said they both gave the same explanation for the elevator conversation. She felt Sally had handled it as best she could. The call ended, and Tara left the room. Kyle looked troubled.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, July 29, 2021

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Eva Diaz

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

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Devon and Amanda spend some romantic time together, they make love and talk about Amanda’s complicated family. Devon and Amanda drink wine and eat cheese and crackers as they talk. Devon and Amanda take a big step in their relationship and admit that they love each other.

Victoria persuades Ashland to let Tara be present when he tells Harrison that he is sick. The talk with Harrison goes well and Ashland feels happy and optimistic as he heads off to New York with Victoria to see a specialist about treatment options for his cancer.

Sally and Tara are questioned by Kyle and Jack about what they were discussing in the security video that Phyllis sent to Jack and Kyle. Sally and Tara both tell Kyle and Jack the same story that they are tired of Phyllis harassing them trying to prove they had something to do with Summer leaving town. Jack talks to Sally alone and she lies and says she never saw the text that Phyllis sent to Tara. Jack shows Sally the video and gives her one more chance to tell him the truth. Sally sticks to her story and Jack tells her he can’t date a woman he can’t trust.

Kyle sees Victoria at Crimson Lights and she assumes that Tara and Kyle are dating and advises Kyle to be careful around Tara. Kyle tells Victoria that he and Tara are only being co-parents to Harrison. Kyle arrives home and overhears Tara talking on the phone to Sally and telling her that everything should be okay with Kyle and Jack since they both told them the same story about Phyllis.

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GH Transcript Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Posted on July 28, 2021August 3, 2021 by TvMegasite Admin

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Carly: Well, I guess it’s time — I have to take these off. [ Breathes sharply ]

Jason: Only — only if you’re ready.

Carly: I’m not. But it has to be done. [ Sighs ] [ Voice breaking ] I miss him.

Jason: Yeah, I miss him, too.

Carly: It’s beautiful.

Laura: Hey.

Carly: Hey!

Laura: Oh, I’m sorry I’m late. I had some last-minute business, um, repairing potholes.

Carly: Oh, well, you can’t talk too much about potholes.

Laura: [ Laughs ] I beg to differ.

Carly: [ Laughs ]

Laura: But I didn’t come here to talk about business. I came here to celebrate your engagement to Jason.

Carly: Oh! Yeah, I just saw that the bartender set aside a bottle of our best champagne for you. That is not necessary.

Laura: It absolutely is. Think about it — all the bad news that we had to put up with this year. It’s very important to celebrate the good times.

Carly: Yes. [ Laughs ]

Gladys: I agree with the mayor. And please let me offer my congratulations. When’s the wedding date so I can put it in my calendar?

Brando: I’ve already ordered us drinks.

Sasha: Ooh.

Brando: Nonalcoholic.

Sasha: Just because I’m pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to abstain.

Brando: I don’t have to abstain. I want to. I want to go through everything that you’re going through.

Sasha: You’ll share my labor pains, too?

Brando: Yeah! I would if I could. Or is — is that too weird and stalkerish?

Sasha: Uh, from anyone else, yeah, kind of. From you… not in the least.

Brando: [ Chuckles ] Good. And, um, just so you know, I told Carly that I’m not interested in working in Sonny’s business.

Sasha: How’d she react?

Brando: Relieved, I think. Yeah, but mostly happy that you and I have gotten together. Carly likes you a lot.

Sasha: I like Carly a lot. When I was using, she, uh… really tried to help me. She was kind and supportive.

Brando: But you still don’t want our baby anywhere near the Corinthos business.

Sasha: Nor the baby’s father.

Brando: Okay. So, two of your wishes have come true. What’s your third wish?

Sasha: To know where we go from here?

Josslyn: Okay. Sparkling green tea infused with mango, specialty of the house.

Trina: This is good!

Josslyn: My mom’s idea. She wanted the nonalcoholic drinks to be just as good as the ones with booze.

Trina: Mmm! This is so nice, so relaxing.

Josslyn: Sometimes. You know, without spencer lurking around.

Trina: He’s not so bad.

Josslyn: Mm. He can be. Proceed with caution.

Trina: Oh, my god. You sound like me talking to my mom.

Josslyn: She told you to proceed with caution?

Trina: Well, I almost did. My mom’s seeing someone.

Josslyn: Like, dating him?

Trina: Yep. And it’s the first time my mom’s ever been serious enough about a guy, other than my dad, to tell me about it.

Portia: I can’t believe this is real. We’re really together.

Curtis: We are together.

Portia: [ Laughs ] Which is why I was able to tell Trina. I mean, do you know what a huge deal that is? I’ve never spoken to Trina about any man that I was seeing.

Curtis: Why’s that?

Portia: Because no one was important enough.

Dante: You wanted to see me?

Jordan: Yeah, I got your report on David Hopkins, the medevac pilot.

Dante: Yeah, we got some good info from Anna. I’ve been going over the security footage from the, uh, hospital from the day the, uh, pilot tried to pick up Peter from the roof.

Jordan: Any luck?

Dante: No. Cyrus’ people disabled all the cameras from the stairwell leading to the rooftop.

Jordan: So, no update on Peter’s potential accomplice?

Dante: Mnh. Anna said the chopper pilot’s description was a bit vague.

Jordan: Yeah, I read that in your report. Did Anna tell you what she’s doing to follow up?

Finn: You ready?

Anna: It’s empty.

Finn: It’s impossible.

Anna: Eh…

Finn: I put Peter’s body in here myself.

Anna: Okay, you need to be really honest with me. Who else knows about this?

Elizabeth: Finn and I put Peter in the freezer ourselves. If Finn moved the body, he would have told me. Maybe it was Anna. Maybe she found out.

Jason: Somebody would have seen her. The cameras weren’t disabled until a few minutes before I made it down to the basement.

Elizabeth: Unless Anna figured out a way around the cameras. I saw them together in Finn’s office. The way they looked — I think Finn was telling Anna he killed Peter.

Trina: I honestly don’t know why I’m so weirded out by my mom dating. Maybe because it feels like life is changing so fast, and I just want her to stay the same.

Josslyn: I know what you mean. I mean, we’re going to college soon, and it seems like our moms are taking advantage of our new lives to start new lives of their own.

Trina: Your mom is marrying Jason.

Josslyn: And your mom’s getting serious about dating.

Trina: It’s hard seeing my mom other than a mom and a doctor. Maybe that’s partly why I’m so confused.

Josslyn: What’s the other part?

Trina: I think it’s the man my mom is seeing.

Portia: What’s that look about?

Curtis: You know, I’m just touched that you told Trina about me. But I’m also surprised.

Portia: Why?

Curtis: Uh, because I know that Trina’s happiness is your priority. Mm, thank you.

Portia: Mm-hmm.

Curtis: But I gotta know — what was her reaction?

Portia: Trina admitted that she felt a little weird — her word…

Curtis: Okay.

Portia: …Talking about it. But in the end, she says she just wants to see me happy.

Curtis: Alright. So, if her reaction about the news had been different, would I be sitting here right now?

Portia: Probably not.

Curtis: [ Laughs ] That’s fair.

Portia: [ Laughing ] Yeah, I know. But I would have done my best to convince her, you know, to see the man that I see.

Curtis: And we know how convincing you can be when you want to be.

Portia: And don’t you ever forget it.

Curtis: That said… when you’re ready, can I convince you and Trina to let me treat you to dinner?

Portia: Oh.

Jordan: Okay, thanks for letting me know. I’ll handle it personally. That was Monica Quartermaine. Some of the security cameras at G.H. are down again.

Dante: What, the ones that were just fixed?

Jordan: Afraid so.

Dante: Well, Cyrus is in jail. That means, uh, his network is still intact.

Jordan: Maybe they want to continue to operate out of the hospital.

Dante: Let’s go.

Jason: There is no way Anna and Finn made it to the basement before me.

Elizabeth: But I’m sure Finn was telling Anna everything when I barged into his office. I even gave him an excuse to leave, and he didn’t take me up on it.

Jason: Right. No, I-I heard your — I heard your voicemail, but I was already on my way down to the freezer. We would have crossed paths.

Elizabeth: Okay, so if somebody else found the body and stole it, then why haven’t they contacted Finn or me?

Jason: I-I don’t know. Maybe somebody’s trying to protect you. Peter had a lot of enemies. There’d be a lot of people very glad that he’s dead.

Elizabeth: Glad enough to be our guardian angel? To cover up Finn pushing Peter down the stairs?

Jason: Elizabeth, there’s hundreds of people coming in and out of this hospital every day. It’s possible somebody stepped in.

Elizabeth: Well, is there a way to find out?

Jason: There is.

Finn: [ Groans ] I already told you, no one else knows that I killed Peter and put his body in the freezer.

Anna: Someone could have seen you without you knowing.

Finn: Maybe. Maybe. Even if I was watched, why would someone move his body?

Anna: To protect you?

Finn: Wouldn’t they tell me?

Anna: It depends who this person is. There is, of course, another explanation.

Finn: Which is?

Anna: Well, are you absolutely certain that Peter was dead?

Brando: If you were granting me the “where do we go from here?” wish, I’d say I want to spend more time with you.

Sasha: You think we should get to know each other better before the baby arrives?

Brando: That would help with co-parenting, don’t you think?

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Brando: Am I keeping you from something?

Sasha: Ah, no, I, uh… I set a reminder on my phone to go check for apartments. My studio is so tiny, even I can barely fit into it, never mind adding a baby.

Brando: Mm. Which reminds me, I need to baby-proof my apartment for when you and the baby come over. A-and maybe someday the three of us will move in together. N-no pressure.

Sasha: The three of us, as in you, me, and our baby? Or you, me, and Gladys?

Carly: Jason and I have not set a date yet, so invitations are not an issue.

Gladys: Mm. Well, I-I hope they won’t be where I’m concerned. Remember, Sonny — may he rest — was my dear cousin.

Laura: And my dear friend.

Gladys: Yeah. Yeah, so then you realize he’d want people at the wedding who remember him fondly, instead of dancing on his grave.

Carly: Gladys, you will not be on the guest list.

Gladys: After I risked my life to exonerate the groom.

Carly: After you perjured yourself to make sure he was arrested in the first place.

Brando: Hey, Ma, just saw you were here. Want to grab a drink?

Gladys: Oh, can you afford it? I mean, the prices here are so high, and you chose not to join the lucrative Corinthos Coffee business.

Laura: I’m sure that he had good reasons for that.

Carly: Yes, like a successful garage to run.

Gladys: Not as successful as the family business.

Brando: Okay, that’s enough. Come on. Sasha’s waiting.

Laura: Oh, my god. [ Laughs ] I’m so sorry.

Carly: Oh, my god. I’m sorry you had to listen to all that. I mean, Brando’s a sweetheart. That’s the only reason I don’t have her thrown out of my restaurant.

Laura: Mm. How do you feel about what she said?

Carly: What, when Gladys said I was dancing on Sonny’s grave? Just Gladys — petty, nasty, and dead wrong.

Josslyn: Your mom is seeing Curtis Ashford?

Trina: I know, right? I mean, on the one hand, I spent months hating Curtis for not doing more to save my dad. Then I realized my dad wasn’t actually dead, so I had to take a step back to apologize to Curtis and reassess. And that was before Curtis saved me and my mom from Cyrus Renault, so it’s already completely complicated. And now on top of everything, he’s dating my mom.

Josslyn: Well, do you think that’s why your mom and he got together? Because of what happened when Renault took you guys hostage?

Trina: I think that’s part of it, but I suspect it started before then. For a while, I thought my mom was the reason that Commissioner Ashford and Curtis split up.

Jordan: So, Dr. Quartermaine said that there was an issue with the new security measures that she put in place, specifically the cameras installed in the stairwells leading up to the roof and the hallways in the basement.

Security Guard: I thought it was best to let Dr. Quartermaine know so she could bring in the PCPD in case Renault’s people are involved again.

Dante: How do we access the hospital’s basements?

Security Guard: This way.

Portia: I love that you want to get to know my daughter better, and I promise you that I’m gonna take you up on that offer… after we spend a little bit more time together, get a little bit more comfortable. And after you…

Curtis: After I tell Jordan about us, of course.

Portia: I know speaking with her is not gonna be easy.

Curtis: That’s not what worries me.

Portia: Then what is?

Curtis: Exactly how much did you tell Trina about you and me? Did you mention that we had an affair while you were still married to her father?

Gladys: How’s my grandchild? You taking good care of him or her?

Sasha: Of course. This baby is my number-one priority.

Gladys: Mm. Like — like Brando is mine. [ Chuckles ] You know, if my grandchild is anything like his dad, you be prepared for changing lots and lots of diapers.

Brando: Mom, what?

Sasha: I’m prepared. And I am sure Brando will be prepared, too.

Gladys: Right. Of course. But, um, you know, you and the baby can’t move in with us. There’s no room.

Brando: Actually, Mom, I wanted to talk to you about that. I think it’s time you moved out.

Laura: You and Jason are planning a future together, and that is something to celebrate.

Carly: Thank you.

Laura: Mm-hmm.

Carly: Mm. You don’t think it’s too soon after Sonny, do you?

Laura: Oh, come on, now, Carly, don’t let Gladys get to you.

Carly: I’m not. I’m not. I mean, I know — I know Gladys makes anyone a target. I get that.

Laura: You know, I have to admit that when I heard that you two were engaged, I was a little surprised, too.

Carly: You wanted to know how, so soon after Sonny’s death?

Laura: Carly, I’m not passing judgment on you.

Carly: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I know that. It’s — it’s not you. [ Chuckles ] And it’s not Gladys. It’s me.

Jason: Spinelli confirmed that he disengaged the cameras in the stairwells leading to the roof and the stairwells below the parking garage.

Elizabeth: So, hospital security couldn’t see you taking the elevator to the sub-basement.

Jason: Or entering it, either. And when I didn’t find Peter’s body in the freezer, I had Spinelli check the footage to see if anybody was heading down to the basement before the cameras were disabled.

Elizabeth: And? I mean, did he see someone?

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Jason: It’s Spinelli. He’s got an answer.

Anna: I imagine that things were moving really fast, and could you have been mistaken about Peter’s death?

Finn: I think I’d know if somebody was dead.

Anna: Yeah, okay, so conditions were less than ideal. Chase was in a critical condition. You needed to move Peter’s body before it was discovered. You wouldn’t be the first doctor to make a mistake.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Jordan: Anna? Finn? What are you doing down here?

Anna: Oh, hey, sorry to catch you off guard. Um, I just was following up on what we talked about.

Dante: Right. Uh, well, we got a call from Dr. Quartermaine. Some of the security cameras in the stairwells and corridors leading to this sub-basement were also turned off.

Anna: Oh.

Jordan: Now it’s your turn. What are you doing down here?

Trina: You know my dad’s staying at Commissioner Ashford’s.

Josslyn: Mm-hmm.

Trina: I went by one night a little while ago. I saw Curtis’ stuff in boxes waiting for him to pick them up. But I had a good talk with Commissioner Ashford, and she said the reason she and Curtis split up was because she kept too many secrets. So my mom had nothing to do with it.

Josslyn: So you have nothing to worry about.

Trina: I don’t know. I still feel bad for Commissioner Ashford, especially after I went to Curtis’ nightclub right after.

Josslyn: Why? What happened?

Trina: Curtis was taking off his wedding band… with my mom’s help.

Josslyn: That’s…strange.

Trina: I know! And I told Ava, and she said not to worry. But now that my mom and Curtis are dating, I can’t shake the feeling that they’ve been involved… earlier.

Josslyn: Well, how much earlier?

Trina: That’s what’s freaking me out. What if Curtis cheated on Commissioner Ashford with my mom?

Portia: No, I definitely did not tell Trina that you and I were a thing when I was married to her father. That would break her heart.

Curtis: Okay, but Trina forgave Taggert for faking his own death, right? If she can handle that, then maybe she can handle this.

Portia: Look, I-I understand how you feel about secrets, and I’m usually right there with you. I get it. But how is this something Trina needs to know?

Curtis: Portia, what if our history blows up in our faces? Secrets come out. Just ask Jordan.

Gladys: You’re kicking me out? You put my son up to this, didn’t you?

Brando: No, it was my idea. Okay, Mom? I need the second bedroom for the baby.

Gladys: Is Sasha moving in, too?

Brando: We’re not ready for that yet.

Sasha: But there will be times when the baby stays overnight with Brando.

Gladys: And can sleep in his room. You’re gonna need my help for changing diapers and getting up for late-night feedings.

Brando: I think I can handle that. The baby needs a nursery, though, which means you need to find a place to live.

Gladys: You can’t afford to pay my rent, especially since you won’t be working for Jason and Carly, which is where the real money is.

Brando: I’m not going to be paying your rent, okay? You will.

Gladys: How do you expect me to do that?

Brando: The same way everybody else does — by getting a job.

Laura: Are you having second thoughts?

Carly: Uh, no, not at all. I mean, Jason and I made this decision together, and we’re committed. You know, there’s no one else I’d rather spend my life with.

Laura: Well, I can think of one other person.

Carly: I loved Sonny for so long. You know, I, um… I still do. I miss him so much, Laura. I think about him a thousand times a day. Sometimes I start to text him a picture of donna, or I wake up thinking I heard him climb into bed next to me.

Laura: Of course. Of course you do. Love do-doesn’t go away overnight.

Carly: Oh, Jason gets that. You know, he does. He’s grieving for Sonny, too.

Laura: Yeah. Listen, Carly, a part of you will always be with Sonny, and he with you. And that’s okay. It really is. And it’s only natural that the friendship that you have with Jason would develop into something more now that he’s gone.

Jason: Spinelli saw nothing on the security footage that would indicate that anyone took the elevator down to the lab before I did.

Elizabeth: Cyrus had the cameras turned off when he was head of G.H. There was no surveillance when Finn confronted Peter on the roof and pushed him down the stairs.

Jason: Or when you and Finn put Peter’s body in the freezer. And then the camera stays off for the next several weeks. There’s no way to know who took Peter’s body.

Anna: Well, like I-I told you, Dante, um, David Hopkins, the chopper pilot — he was supposed to pick Peter up from the roof.

Dante: Yeah, I let, uh, Jordan know.

Jordan: Yeah, someone else was on the roof with Peter.

Anna: Right. So, I thought I’d retrace Peter steps, because we know he wasn’t picked up by the helicopter. Took me to the roof, and then I found the abandoned elevator shaft, came down here to the sub-basement. I was vaguely familiar with this place.

Jordan: Dr. Finn? How did you get involved?

Finn: I saw Anna on her way up to the roof, and when she told me what she was doing, I offered to help. I thought maybe I could find some… hidden exit that Peter used.

Dante: Hey, Jordan.

Jordan: What is it?

Dante: Blood.

Gladys: A job? What kind of job?

Brando: You have tons of work experience.

Gladys: [ Scoffs ] Oh, you mean slingin’ hash, sellin’ perfume at department stores, cleaning houses?

Brando: It was honest work, Ma.

Gladys: It was hard work. Sometimes Mike would hit the right pony and send a few bucks my way just so I could put food on the table and not send you to school in torn shirts.

Brando: I know. And I appreciate that. And didn’t I send you money when I was in the military?

Sasha: Before you told everyone Brando was dead?

Brando: Okay, look, the point is, my kid deserves the best life that Sasha and I can give them. And that means turning the spare bedroom into a nursery and filling it with a crib and toys and a changing table.

Gladys: Well — well — okay. Where am I supposed to live? And who would even hire me? I’m not as young as I used to be.

Sasha: I will hire you, Gladys. Work at Deception.

Carly: I guess I just haven’t gotten used to the idea that I’m marrying my best friend.

Laura: Kevin was my friend long before we fell in love. Those are the best marriages.

Carly: Okay, well, did your friendship change after you got married?

Laura: If anything, we just got closer, you know, because we started out as friends. Kevin gave me this amazing sense of stability, you know, that no matter how crazy life got, and it did, I knew that Kevin would be there to catch me if I fell. And we can disagree, you know, and we still like each other, and — and we respect each other. We work well together. [ Chuckles ] We complement each other, you know? And over time, our feelings for each other just deepened.

Carly: You’re very lucky, Laura.

Laura: I am. I give thanks every day for Kevin. I don’t know how I would have gotten through this tragedy with lulu without him.

Josslyn: When I was a kid, I used to think my parents were perfect. But then I grew up, and I realized they make mistakes just like everybody else.

Trina: Do you think my mom lied to me about when she started seeing Curtis?

Josslyn: I don’t know your mom like you do. I mean, does it seem like something she’d do?

Trina: Blow up someone else’s marriage? My mom’s not like that.

Josslyn: Then she probably didn’t.

Trina: You’re right. It’s just unsettling because if something sketchy was happening, and Curtis could do that to Commissioner Ashford, he could turn around and do it to my mom.

Josslyn: Yeah, but at the end of the day, I mean, your mom and Curtis are adults. What they do is their business, not yours.

Trina: Wrong.

Portia: The secrets that Jordan kept from you have nothing to do with what I choose or don’t choose to tell my daughter.

Curtis: I respectfully disagree. See, secrets are alike in one pivotal way. They’re like — they’re like ticking time bombs, and they’re ready to explode, hurting everyone that’s close to them. There’s already too many people who know about the affair that we had while you were still married to Taggert.

Portia: Marcus would never, ever tell Trina, and neither would Jordan. And I know your Aunt Stella likes to stick her nose where doesn’t belong, but I don’t even think that she would want to hurt Trina in that way.

Curtis: Okay. I know Laura wouldn’t say anything. But when this many people know about a secret, it’s bound to get out, intentional or not. I’m really surprised you’re not worried about this.

Portia: And I’m surprised how hard you’re pushing me to go against my better judgment…

Curtis: [ Sighs ]

Portia: …And tell my daughter something that — that serves no purpose and that I don’t think she should know.

Curtis: Hold on. Are we having a fight?

Dante: Not very much.

Jordan: Yeah, well, we’ll get forensics in here.

Dante: If Peter made his way down here from the roof, he could be hurt.

Jordan: Or did he hurt the person that he was on the roof with?

Dante: Check the corridor, see if there’s any other evidence.

Jordan: Yeah, you check the west side of the sub-basement. I’ll check the east.

Dante: Will do.

Jordan: Hey, this is officially a crime scene, so don’t touch anything.

Anna: Oh. We already did. Yeah, we were in such a rush that neither Finn or I thought to glove up. So you’ll just — you’ll have to tell forensics to account for our fingerprints and DNA.

Jordan: I’ll let them know.

[ Footsteps receding ]

Finn: Thanks for covering for me. But what happens to you if Jordan finds out you’re withholding information?

Jason: The camera was off for weeks after Peter disappeared. I mean, anybody could have made it to the basement without being seen.

Elizabeth: That’s the point, Jason. Nobody goes down there. Most people don’t know the sub-basement even exists. It’s not even on the hospital floor plans.

Jason: [ Sighs ] Okay, just take me through what happened again. Alright? Not — just what you saw, not what Finn told you. I just need to know everything that you remember.

Elizabeth: Okay. I was worried about Finn. When I got to the 10th floor stairwell, I found Peter’s body lying on the landing.

Elizabeth: Peter?

Elizabeth: He was bleeding from the back of his head, and it was obvious that he had fallen. So I went to check his pulse, couldn’t find one.

Elizabeth: Can you hear me?

Elizabeth: I looked up, and I saw Finn standing in the doorway to the roof, and then he came down the stairs. Peter was dead. Finn couldn’t risk a police investigation while Chase was critical.

Jason: [ Sighs ]

Elizabeth: And that’s when I remembered the elevator on the roof that goes straight down to Helena’s lab. So we dragged Peter’s body… up to the roof and into the elevator and… down to the lab, and put him in the freezer. And then I went back to the stairwell to clean up the blood and make it look like nothing ever happened.

Jason: Okay, you sure you checked Peter’s pulse?

Elizabeth: Yes! There was no pulse. He wasn’t breathing!

Jason: Okay, what about Finn? Did he check Peter’s pulse?

Elizabeth: I think so. I — honestly, I don’t remember. I don’t — I don’t know. Why?

Jason: Ah, maybe he wasn’t dead.

Elizabeth: Of course he was dead, Jason. Finn and I know what dead looks like.

Jason: You guys were panicked, and you were rushed. Maybe you made a mistake.

Elizabeth: So you think Peter climbed his way out of the freezer and just walked away?

Jason: Either that or someone saw you and Finn put Peter in the freezer, and somebody came and took his body.

Elizabeth: I think Anna and Finn may have some answers, so I’m calling Finn.

Anna: Don’t worry about me. They believe that Peter’s still alive, and with no body, there’s no evidence of a crime.

Finn: Except for this blood.

Anna: They can’t connect that to you.

Finn: So we just let them assume that Peter’s alive.

Anna: We can’t be sure he’s not.

Gladys: Work at Deception? As…a model, like Elizabeth Hurley?

Sasha: I was thinking something more administrative. We have an assistant position open. You would be answering phones, helping with scheduling, handling e-mail.

Gladys: Mm. That sounds tedious.

Brando: Mom.

Sasha: Gladys, what do you think of when you think of Deception?

Gladys: [ Sputters ] Glamour, beauty, uh, perfect women.

Sasha: And that is what people will think of you when they hear that you’re working for the company. They will know that you have a glamorous job dealing with beautiful people. They will be in awe of you, knowing that you are part of Deception’s world.

Gladys: Um… can I have free makeup, all the products?

Sasha: Of course.

Gladys: Then I’ll take it. But the first person who asks me to make coffee —

Sasha: Will be told to make their own coffee.

Gladys: [ Laughs ]

Carly: When Michael was a baby, all I wanted was to marry Jason. And now I’m actually marrying him. I know it’s the right thing for me and my family. I do.

Laura: Why do you sound so unconvinced, Carly?

Carly: Because I’d just — I’d like to — I’d like to think that Sonny would approve of my marrying Jason. Or is that just wishful thinking? Something I tell myself to feel better about moving on so soon after Sonny’s passing?

Laura: Oh, honey. I know that Sonny just adored you, and I believe that he would understand. In fact, I think that he would be grateful that Jason is there to look after you.

Anna: With no body and a potential blood trail, we have to at least consider the possibility that Peter is still alive.

Finn: Maybe you want to believe that because it exonerates me or, at the very least, reduces the charges.

Anna: The only thing that you can be certain of is that you put him in this freezer, and he’s not there.

Finn: Mm.

Anna: So we have to figure out what happened to him.

Finn: Where do we even begin?

Anna: That is the question of the hour. I think we divide and conquer. I’ll take the police, and you go and find Elizabeth. She clearly wanted to say something to you when she interrupted our conversation earlier.

Finn: Okay.

Anna: Okay.

Finn: Anna. Thank you.

Elizabeth: Finn and I have been torturing ourselves ever since this happened, afraid to leave Peter’s body in the freezer in case somebody finds him, unable to move it, and… what if we’ve been worrying all this time for nothing? What if somebody actually came in and moved the body the minute we left the lab?

Jason: It’s the best thing that could happen. Peter’s gone. No body, nothing to cover up. It’s like it never happened.

Elizabeth: Right.

[ Knock on door ]

Finn: Elizabeth, it’s me. I got your message. Hey. Oh!

Elizabeth: It’s okay. Jason knows everything.

Finn: So does Anna.

Elizabeth: Well, then, did you find the body? Did you move it?

Finn: There was no body. There was nothing in the freezer. It was empty. And the PCPD are investigating.

Elizabeth: Do they know?

Finn: Anna covered for me.

Jason: What about Elizabeth?

Finn: I left her out of it. No one knows you were involved.

Jordan: Anna. I’ve called in my top crime-scene investigators and forensic specialists to investigate what happened down here.

Anna: What about the K-9 unit?

Jordan: They were my first call.

ante: Hey. Found something.

Gladys: Must go prepare for my new life. [ Chuckles ] Sasha, you won’t regret hiring me. See you at home.

Brando: Bravo, Ms. Gilmore.

[ Door closes ]

Brando: Bravo. You deserve the gold medal in handling Gladys Corbin. That — that — that takes years of hard practice. What — do you know what you got yourself into?

Sasha: Keeping your mom busy and out of our lives. Now we can finally have some privacy before the baby comes.

Brando: Yeah, before our lives explode into a million pieces of joy mingled with dirty diapers.

Sasha: [ Laughs ] I think the joy will outweigh the dirty diapers.

Brando: I’m counting on it.

Josslyn: So, what are you going to do about your mom and Curtis?

Trina: Well, first thing on the list is keeping an eye on Curtis, and if he isn’t treating my mom right, he will know pain, and a lot of it.

Josslyn: Well, I almost feel sorry for that man. Remind me to never get on your bad side.

Trina: I can’t think of any situation where that would ever happen.

Josslyn: Same here.

Portia: No, we’re not having a fight. We’re having a disagreement, and it’s over.

Curtis: Okay, well, fight or disagreement, I just don’t want you mad at me. Trina’s anger was scary enough.

Portia: Oh, where do you think she got it from?

[ Both laugh ]

Portia: Do you want to have some more wine?

Curtis: Well, now, that just depends on you.

Portia: Um… why don’t we save the wine till after you speak with Jordan and after our first official date?

Curtis: Mm. And what does that date look like to you?

Portia: Well, definitely dinner, some candlelight, a little bit of soft music, and we’ll see where the night takes us from there.

Dante: Found more blood in the corridor.

Jordan: How much?

Dante: If it belongs to Peter August, he’s hurt pretty bad.

Jordan: Well, we’ll find out. I just told Anna I’m throwing everything at this.

Anna: What’s your first step?

Jordan: Finding the man who was on the roof with Peter.

Carly: You know, I-I do think Sonny would approve of my marrying Jason.

Laura: But it doesn’t make you miss him any less.

Carly: No.

Laura: [ Sighs ]

Carly: No, it doesn’t.

Laura: You know, the thing about marriage is that it’s not a sprint, you know? I-it’s definitely a long-distance race that’s made up of a million different moments shared between two people, big and small. I personally think it’s a huge advantage to go into that with someone you already know and you trust. You know?

Carly: Yeah. [ Chuckles ]

Laura: And I think over time, Jason will just take more and more of your heart. That’s how it was for Kevin and me.

Carly: [ Sighs ]

Elizabeth: Thank you for keeping me off Jordan’s radar.

Finn: Of course. I think Anna suspects someone helped me move the body, but she’s keeping quiet, and the police believe Peter’s alive, so we have that working for us.

Elizabeth: What do you think?

Jason: I mean, as long as the cops don’t know you guys put Peter’s body in that freezer, I think you’re off the hook… for now.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Nikolas (to Sam): Stop looking for her, unless you want trouble.

Trina (to Josslyn): Are you warning me away from Spencer?

Spencer (to Ava): Do you think that we could put the past behind us?

Elizabeth (on phone): We need to talk about Hayden.

Dante (to Olivia): Why do I get the feeling you’re gonna tell me something I don’t want to hear?

Valentin (to Anna): Why does Finn need protecting?

Chase (to Brook Lynn): Real mother?

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Jack: I’d like an order of white lilies surrounded by blue hydrangeas. Yeah, I want it to be stunning. I’m going for the “wow” factor that matches the woman they’re being delivered to. Perfect. Thanks.

Lauren: Wow. Who’s the lucky lady? Do I know her?

Jack: As a matter of fact, you know her well. Sally and I are giving it another shot.

Lauren: Oh. Uh… [ Chuckles ] I’m a bit surprised.

Jack: Do you think it’s a mistake?

Sally: Well, I found three more erroneous charges on my bill. This is getting ridiculous.

Phyllis: Ugh. Listen, I am so sorry. Whoever is responsible for this will get an earful from me.

Sally: You’re the boss. Doesn’t the buck stop with you?

Phyllis: You’re right. I am in control.

[ Clears throat ] So, sally, uh, just go ahead and after you’re done marking off the charges that aren’t yours, put them in charge in this folder, and I’ll take care of it.

Sally: Well, good, because i am not paying for one cent of any of these.

Phyllis: You’re right. You will only be paying for what you are responsible for. I promise you that.

Kyle: So…tell me more about what went down with ashland.

Tara: Well, he sees me as the enemy. I tried to plead with him, appeal to his sense of compassion, but it was futile. I mean, thankfully jack came home in the middle of our conversation before things could get too heated. Ashland seemed to ease off a little bit in jack’s presence, but I could still see the fury behind his eyes. I just feel like he is weaponizing telling harrison the truth, and that now it is this ticking time bomb.

Kyle: That’s not right. How do you want to handle things moving forward? Are you gonna let ashland talk to harrison alone like you said he wanted?

Tara: We can’t wait for him to be reasonable ’cause it’s never going to happen. I think I should tell harrison with you by my side.

Kyle: Oh, won’t that only make ashland angrier?

Tara: I don’t know, but i just — I feel really helpless right now, and I’m worried about what ashland is gonna do next, and I just — I really want to be proactive.

Kyle: Okay. I know you have harrison’s best interests at heart, but I think sharon had the right idea. Her professional opinion made sense to me — that you and ashland should break the news to harrison alone. I mean, this is the most important conversation you’ll ever have with him. There’s no need to rush it.

Tara: Maybe you’re right. You are probably seeing things a little more clearly than I am. And I am very grateful that i have you to talk everything through with.

Kyle: This is about all of us. So we’re waiting?

Tara: Yes. Hopefully ashland will cool off and I will be able to talk to him again.

Kyle: Sounds good.

Tara: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: You still seem a bit anxious. Is there something else bothering you?

Tara: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: Uh-huh. Fantastic. That sounds great. Alright, talk to you soon.

Elena: Hey, you.

Nate: Hey!

Elena: Hey, what was that all about, good news?

Nate: I was just about to call you. Look, I want to take you out right now for some very expensive champagne.

Elena: [ Laughs ] Okay. But we’re not really date ready. I mean, you’re mid-job, and I’m still in my scrubs.

Nate: Good point, good point. Let’s go back home and change, and I will meet you at society.

Elena: Okay, but first, are you gonna tell me what you’re so excited to celebrate?

Nate: Not quite yet, but if you hurry up, you will be the first to find out.

Devon: Thank you.

Abby: Thank you for meeting me for coffee.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Again, you truly have been my rock.

Devon: If that’s your way of saying that I’m hard-headed, probably know some people that agree with you.

Abby: No, that’s my way of saying that you have been a really great friend.

Devon: Aw, so have you. I hope that smile on your face is ’cause mariah’s come back.

Abby: No, I — I wish. I’m just as worried about her as I was before. Maybe more.

Devon: Really? You haven’t heard anything new from her?

Abby: She sent a couple text messages. She did say that she’d be home before the next doctor’s appointment, which is within the week.

Devon: Okay. Well, that’s a relief that she said that. I really thought she’d be back by now, though.

Abby: Me, too. I just hope that she means it when she says that she’s coming back soon and that she’ll be in a good place when she gets here.

Mariah: [ Gasps ]

[ Sighs ] Good morning, kiddo.

[ Sighs ]

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Lauren: You know, it’s not my place to decide if somebody’s relationship is a mistake. But for the record, I have no issue with you and sally giving it another go. In fact, I’m really glad I gave her another shot at fenmore’s, because without these second chances, you and I might have missed out on the phenom named sally spectra.

Jack: I take it she’s doing a great job at jcv.

Lauren: Jack, she’s shining.

Jack: Wow.

Lauren: So much so that I’m considering making her job as acting head of jcv permanent.

Jack: That is just great news.

Lauren: Oh, look at you.

Jack: What?

Lauren: Wearing dina’s “teardrop of love.” Mm, maybe they’re working their magic.

Jack: Oh, I wouldn’t go that far. No, sally and I are just trying to find our footing again. Though these stones seem to be working their magic on you and michael.

Lauren: Yes, we’ve never been happier. But you know what? Maybe these gemstones represented a different kind of love for you. Maybe instead of romantic, it’s familial. I know what a gift it is for you to have your grandson in your life.

Jack: Oh, it is such a joy to have that boy in the house.

Lauren: Mm.

Jack: I only wish it had happened sooner. Maybe dina would have had a chance to meet her great-grandson.

Lauren: Aww.

Jack: Maybe you’re right. Maybe the stones have brought the next generation of the abbott family home.

Lauren: [ Laughs ] But you’re not buying it, are you?

Jack: No, truthfully, I think of the necklace as, well, signifying hope, which I have an abundance of these days. I get to watch harrison growing up. I get to spend time with a lovely, clever, charming woman, wherever that goes. And each day seems to present a new opportunity. No, I’m — I couldn’t be more grateful or happy than I am right now. And I have you to thank for part of that. Thank you for sharing that necklace with my family.

Lauren: Oh, you’re so welcome. I mean, I can’t take all the credit. I’m happy for you, jack. You deserve all the joy there is in life, my friend.

Jack: Thank you. I want the same for you.

Phyllis: So all the charges have been deleted from your account. It won’t happen again.

Sally: Oh, no, it won’t happen again because I intend to keep a much closer eye on my bill from here on out.

Phyllis: Oh, obviously, obviously. Can I offer you a free day at the spa? It’s on us. I mean, I want to do that for the inconvenience.

Sally: That’s awfully nice of you. Little too nice.

Phyllis: Oh, okay, well, if you’re not interested in that, maybe some training sessions. You know, that super-hot trainer still has a crush on you.

Sally: Well, thank you very much for your thoughtfulness, but I’m not sure jack would be too happy about that.

Phyllis: Oh, that’s right. That’s right. Forget I said anything. Well, if you change your mind about a facial or massage, just give me the word.

Sally: Or you could just owe me one.

Phyllis: I definitely owe you one. I’ll be making good on that.

Tara: I suppose nothing else is the matter besides my entire life being turned upside down. I mean, it has just been one thing after another, and it doesn’t seem to stop. First it was ashland finding out about our affair. Then it was the divorce and then the custody arrangements, and now finding out ashland’s dying. I uprooted my entire life and harrison’s to try to find a way to deal with this situation the best I could. And I can’t see any true peace for my little boy in the near future.

Kyle: You and I are gonna do everything we can to help him through this.

Tara: I know we’re gonna try, but I don’t think we’re gonna be able to protect our little, sweet boy from everything.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Kyle: Hey, it’s mine.

Tara: Right.

[ Sighs ]

Kyle: I don’t need to take this. I’ll send it to voicemail.

Tara: Yeah.

Kyle: And I know you have so much going on right now, and of course you’re on edge. Is there anything I can do for you?

Tara: You know what? I think I’m gonna need a little time alone. I think I’m gonna — I’m gonna go for a drive.

Kyle: Okay.

Tara: Yeah. Harrison is gonna be dropped off soon from a play date. Do you think you could watch him for me?

Kyle: Yeah, no problem. Not touching is still touching protection.

Abby: I want to make sure that mariah’s homecoming is everything that she needs it to be, so — so no more nagging, no more hovering. I don’t want to put any pressure on mariah at all.

Devon: Yeah, but you’re being too hard on yourself. I never saw any nagging. You’ve just been concerned, that’s all.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I’m not so sure about that. Looking back at it, I mean, even now, I mean, I was trying to find a way to track mariah through her cellphone. Yeah, that way I could figure out where she was, and then i stopped myself because i realized that that would be an invasion of privacy and that is exactly what mariah has been asking us for — privacy.

Devon: Yeah, and I’m glad you’re respecting that.

Abby: She has sent us a message loud and clear, so when she gets back, if you see me being overprotective, please stop me because the last thing i want to do is drive her away again.

Devon: Oh, no, no one’s gonna have to stop you from doing anything. You guys obviously just had a miscommunication, and now that you know how she feels about everything and you’re aware of that dynamic, you’re gonna be just fine.

Abby: Yeah, I hope so.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: You know, I really haven’t been asking you how you’re feeling about everything. I haven’t been putting any pressure on you, have I?

Devon: No. No, not at all. I knew what I was getting myself into when I started this journey with you. I’m still happy to be on it, no matter how unpredictable it gets. And I’m glad that I can be there for you while chance is gone, too.

Abby: Yeah, I definitely did not think he was gonna be away this long. I thought that we would be decorating the nursery and reading baby books and picking out baby names — not the jokey ones that we talked about before.

Devon: I know. You’ll be able to do that soon. And now that I’m always here to lean on if you need somebody. And I’m not the only person in your corner. You have all the abbotts, the newmans, nina, tessa, got a lot of friends and family that will do anything for you. So you are definitely not alone in all this.

Abby: [ Sighs, chuckles ]

Nina: Hiya.

Tessa: Oh, hi.

Nina: Did I interrupt something?

Tessa: Oh, no.

Nina: You can tell me. What were you looking at?

Tessa: Uh… that app that stitch was talking about. Tracking people’s locations through their phones, I — I found it. And I think I know enough of mariah’s personal information and passwords to make it work.

Nina: I see. I didn’t know that you were still considering that.

Tessa: Look, I know that you and abby are against this, but i can’t do nothing. And don’t take this the wrong way, but I’m not gonna argue about it.

Nina: No, I’m not gonna argue with you about it either. Mariah’s your partner. You have to do what you feel is right.

Mariah: [ Exhales deeply ] Feel that, kiddo?

[ Sighs ] Calm, measured yoga breathing. I’m doing my best to pass that serenity on to you. ‘Cause no stress for me means no stress for you. I’m just trying to pretend that there is some sense of normalcy here because this is all very, very normal. Okay. Okay, let’s start over. Try it again.

[ Inhales ] Breathe in.

[ Exhales ] Breathe out. Staying relaxed.

[ Sighs ] Not agitated. Not claustrophobic.

[ Sighs ] You want me to try again? Okay. I will try again.

[ Sighs ]

[ Doorknob rattling ] Hey! Hey! Look, as much fun as this stay has been, me and this baby would like to get out of here now, please. Please?

[ Sighs ] I guess we’re still prisoners. Alice loves the scent of gain so much,

she wished there was a way to

make it last longer.

Elena: You clean up nicely.

Nate: So do you, but you look just as beautiful in scrubs as you are all decked out like this.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: Shall we?

Elena: I wasn’t sure exactly what to wear, considering you’ve been so cryptic. You’re not gonna keep me in suspense all night, are you?

Nate: Okay. Remember when I had some good news, but I wanted to sit on it until it was locked in?

Elena: Of course I do. I remember I tried to seduce it out of you that night. But somehow you resisted my charms.

Nate: Oh, the way I remember it, I didn’t resist.

[ Both chuckle ]

Elena: Yeah, but you didn’t tell me what was going on.

Nate: Ah. I guess I was having so much fun I forgot.

Elena: Well, I’m not opposed to trying that approach again if I have to.

Nate: Okay, good to know, but it’s not necessary. Wait, what am I saying? No, no, we can do that again. Yeah, we can go back to your place and —

Elena: I’m gonna kill you if you don’t spit it out.

Nate: Okay, okay. I’m ready to come clean.

Elena: Tell me.

Nate: You know what? Let’s get some bubbly first.

Elena: [ Scoffs ]

Nate: Excuse me. Can we get a bottle of your finest champagne?

Elena: Oh, my gosh, you’re killing me.

Abby: You do know that friendship goes both ways, right? I want to be there for you like you have been there for me.

Devon: Abby, you’re always there for me. I know you’ll have my back if i need it.

Abby: Okay, well, I have expressed all my doubts and fears, so now it is your turn. Please, tell me.

Devon: Tell you what? I don’t have any right now. I don’T. My life is pretty good.

Abby: Well, that is fantastic. Okay, well, I want to live vicariously through you, okay? Please tell me all about everything, all about your life.

Devon: All about my life?

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Devon: Okay. Well, work is going great. It’s been really nice having moses stay with me. It’s been fun. But I don’t know, I guess the main source of my happiness these days is from amanda.

Jack: Where’s harrison?

Kyle: He came from his play date exhausted, so he’s taking a nap.

Jack: Oh, I’m sorry I missed him. I was gonna grab a snack. You hungry?

Kyle: Not really.

Jack: You know, there’s a ball game on. We could check it out.

Kyle: I’m not really in the mood.

Jack: Okay. Something’s going on. What is it?

Kyle: I had a conversation with phyllis.

Jack: Oh, that would do it. About what?

Kyle: She thinks tara is somehow involved with summer leaving town, that she orchestrated the whole thing.

Jack: I know all about phyllis’ theories with tara. It upsets me as much as it does you. Look, she had tara in tears not long ago. I don’t know why she feels so compelled to stick her nose in other people’s business. It just makes me wonder about her more than it does about what she’s saying is true.

Kyle: I know she’s also hurt that summer left town so suddenly, but —

Jack: You think she’s looking to blame someone, that she just seized on tara?

Kyle: That’s what I’m thinking.

Jack: Okay, well, I have told her multiple times to back off, and she will not drop it, not with tara and not with sally.

Kyle: Sally — interesting you bring her up, because phyllis was linking tara and sally, as well. She thinks they’re working together as co-conspirators.

Sally: Tara! It’s nice to see you. What are you doing here?

Tara: I came about my shoe line and the possibility of collaborating with jcv.

Sally: Of course, yeah, let’s sit down.

Tara: Actually, I think it would be better if we went up to your suite.

Sally: Sure, yeah. Let’s go upstairs.

Tara: Tell me what happened. Are you out of your mind sending that text?

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Jack: Are you actually buying into phyllis’ theory?

Kyle: Okay, I admit, I let her get into my head earlier. She had me wondering if tara was up to something.

Jack: So where are you on this now?

Kyle: The idea that tara put together this elaborate plot on top of everything she’s dealing with right now, it’s ridiculous, so, no, I don’t think tara’s scheming behind our backs.

Jack: I agree. I don’t think she’s capable of being this devious.

Kyle: Right. But sally, on the other hand…

Jack: Why would you blame sally for anything?

Kyle: Summer leaves town, sally gets her job at jcv, a job she never would have been —

Jack: Let me interrupt. Has phyllis given you any evidence to support these suspicions?

Kyle: No. But she claims she was working on finding some.

Jack: Summer recommended sally for the job. You know that. If sally was manipulating things, that doesn’t make any sense. I know she’s done some questionable things in the past, but I honestly believe she’s trying to change.

Kyle: Okay, trying is not necessarily succeeding, and i know you don’t want to hear this, dad, but you’ve been down this road with sally. I don’t want to see you get hurt again.

Phyllis: Well, look at that. Someone’s irritated, someone’s confused.

Tara: Let’s get something straight. I am not about to let you risk my life or my son’S.

Sally: I have no idea what you’re talking about. What on earth did I do to put anything at risk? The only thing I’ve been focused on lately is my job and jack.

Tara: And phyllis. I mean, what could she know that would be so important that you would send blatant and incriminating texts to my phone. Anyone who sees that would have proof of our collusion.

Sally: Okay, the more you talk, the more confused I get.

Tara: What in god’s name is so confusing?

Sally: I didn’t send any texts about phyllis. What the hell? I didn’t send that. And — yeah, I don’t have any record of a message like that on my phone. Phyllis. Oh, my god, that conniving bitch.

Tara: What? You think that phyllis sent that text from your phone?

Sally: [ Sighs ] Go wait in my suite.

Tara: Why? What are you gonna do?

Sally: I’m gonna handle phyllis.

Tessa: I don’t want to push mariah further away, but I’m worried sick.

Nina: And you weren’t reassured by her latest texts?

Tessa: Not really. Because when I texted her back to ask her to send me some clue if something were wrong, she didn’t respond, which makes me think that something is actually wrong. I can’t explain it. It’s just a gut feeling.

Nina: You have to trust your instincts.

Tessa: Mariah’s the woman i love, and I can’t stand not knowing whether she’s okay. I know you and abby want to lay off so she feels comfortable enough to come home, but I can’t do it. And if nothing else is wrong, then I’m to blame, and she’ll be furious at me, so I’m turning on this app to track her phone.

Mariah: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you. I guess I just have to look at it from your perspective. There are no windows in there, and there are no windows in here. So I guess we just have to wait. Because we are not getting out of this room. Believe me, I have tried everything. I have screamed and I’ve prayed and I’ve begged and I’ve threatened, and whoever is keeping us in here is giving us the serious silent treatment. Don’t worry, though, okay, kiddo? I’m gonna find a way to get us out of here, okay? I’m gonna get you back to your mom safe and sound…somehow.

[ Rumbling ] Here we go again. Breyers is always so delicious…

Devon: No, amanda and I have been getting closer and closer every day. She’s — she’s something special. I’ve been in awe of her lately throughout this case she’s taken on for her family, ’cause it’s just — it’s put her through a lot of emotional stress. She’s stayed really strong through it.

Abby: Well, I do have to agree with you about amanda. She is brilliant and beautiful and she is exactly what you need, in my humble opinion.

Devon: I appreciate that opinion. It’s crazy, though, to think about how she came into my life. Colin using her to try and steal my money.

Abby: Well, I would give more credit to fate than colin, and then it was up to the two of you to get past your animosity and realize that you have something special.

Devon: Yeah, that’s true. It was an odd start, but we really did connect.

Abby: I have to ask, how does she feel about your involvement with baby chancellor? I mean, especially now that the due date is getting closer.

Devon: She’s been supportive since day one, when she gave me her legal opinion about our contract.

Abby: Well, that is a huge relief because some people might not be that supportive.

Devon: No? Are you talking about anyone in particular? Maybe an ex of yours?

Abby: Ben?

Devon: Uh-huh.

Abby: No, no, ben is happy for me. And, yes, ben and I, we once shared a love for each other, but that was a long time ago. You know, and now we’ve both moved on and it’s kind of like being around an old friend. I’m actually happy that he’s gonna be moving here.

Devon: Oh, really, he is? I thought he was just here for the party and then decided to stay a little longer. He’s gonna move here?

Phyllis: Oh. Surely there’s not another problem with your bill?

Sally: What the hell is wrong with you?

Phyllis: Excuse me?

Sally: You have some serious issues and no ethical boundaries.

Phyllis: Um…I’m sorry, I’m confused. I mean, we credited your account. There should be no problem. I offered you a spa day. You know, maybe you’re stressed out. Now would be a good time to use it.

Sally: Save it. Nice really doesn’t work for you. It comes across as cloying and fake.

Phyllis: Oh, I’m sorry you feel that way.

Sally: You distracted me with that whole bogus bill charade so that you could steal my phone and send that twisted text.

Phyllis: Um…I’m sorry, I’m confused. Why would I send a text from your phone when mine works perfectly fine? Why would I do that? Um, anyway, maybe you did it and you just forgot. But what was on that text that has you so upset?

Sally: You think that you’re smarter and more devious than i am, but you are making a big mistake underestimating me.

Jack: I realize your heart is in the right place in warning me about sally, but I assure you i am going into this with my eyes wide open.

Kyle: Going into what, exactly?

Jack: She and I are having dinner together tonight.

Kyle: Okay. Well, you know how I feel. I’ve said my piece. I guess I don’t have any more proof than phyllis does that sally is involved with summer leaving, so…

[ Cellphones vibrate ] From phyllis.

Jack: Yeah, god only knows what this could be.

Kyle: Hmm, it’s a video file.

Jack: Yeah, there’s no sound. Security footage.

Kyle: Of tara and sally arguing.

Jack: About what?

Kyle: Mm, no idea, but the time stamp on the video says it was recorded in the last hour.

Jack: They’re looking at their phones. What could that be about?

Phyllis: Oh, sally. I don’t underestimate you at all. I really don’T. But I am curious why you’re so upset.

Sally: Oh, you don’t know? Okay, alright, cool. Let me show you. Give me your phone. I’d like to send a few text messages. There’s some things I’d really like to get off my chest.

Phyllis: Okay. [ Chuckles ] Okay, listen, for argument’s sake, for argument’s sake, let’s say I did send that text. Why would you be so scared?

Sally: I am not scared.

Phyllis: Oh, I think you are scared.

Sally: What you did is an invasion of privacy. I could press charges for theft.

Phyllis: What did I steal?

Sally: You impersonated me. That is identity theft.

Phyllis: Oh, please.

[ Chuckles ] But something on that text has you really freaked out. What could it be that would make you so angry? I mean, the way that you’re acting, it’s really next-level.

Sally: You know nothing about what hits me on any level.

Phyllis: I think I do. I think your buttons have been pushed. Someone’s pushed your buttons. You come clean right now. You tell me what you and tara did to my daughter.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Kyle: I hate having to question tara like this. She is the mother of my child.

Jack: I know that, but this video raises enough questions to at least warrant a conversation.

Kyle: Yeah, what if we’re jumping to conclusions?

Jack: I hope we are. But whatever’s going on, we need some answers.

Abby: Ben’s moving back because he was offered a job at the hospital. And, yes, I might remind him of a good time in his life before max’s illness, but there’s nothing more to it than that.

Devon: You sure?

Abby: I am, yeah, 100%. And actually, he’s been a happy distraction from worrying about mariah and the baby. He’s given me a lot more support than I expected.

Devon: Okay. Alright, well, hey, that’s — that’s just me being protective of you, that’s all. If you’re happy, then I am happy.

Abby: I am. Ben and I, we might have had some painful times in the past, but that’s over with. I’m actually really happy for him. I mean, it’s kind of cool that he’s moving back to genoa city. It might be the start of a new chapter in his life. And besides, how can he turn down a job like chief of surgery at memorial?

Nate: Mm.

Elena: Don’t you dare take a sip of that until you tell me what’s going on. No. What is the news? What are we celebrating?

Nate: Okay, I can share it now because the hospital board finally approved it.

Elena: Approved what?

Nate: We are about to toast to the fact that you are now sitting across the table from the new chief of surgery at memorial.

Elena: [ Inhales sharply ]

[ Gasps ]

Nina: How long does it take for the app to track mariah’s phone?

Tessa: I have no idea.

Nina: You know, I want to be perfectly clear, I have no problem with your decision. You and mariah have a special bond. I mean, anyone in the world can see how in love the two of you are.

Tessa: Thank you. I really appreciate you saying that. But, god, I’d give anything to hear her voice and see her beautiful face again.

[ Beeping ]

Nina: Does that mean it worked? Did it find mariah?

Tessa: It says her phone location is completely blocked. What does that mean?

Mariah: See, kiddo? It’s right on time. You know, the service may be lacking, but the food, it isn’t that bad. Ah, and we have a side of prenatal vitamins, no less. We have everything we need. Except an answer. Don’t panic, mariah. Don’t panic, don’t panic, please.

[ Exhales sharply ] Okay. Well, I guess I can’t really hide what I’m feeling from you ’cause you are literally growing inside my belly, can I? So we’re in this together. And we’re gonna get through this together, okay?

[ Sighs ] Who are you?! What do you want from us?! Just tell us what you want!

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Brooke: So, I was wondering, did being locked up change bill at all?

Katie: [ Laughing ] You mean, did it make him more humble? Uh, no. I think it’s gonna take more than a jail cell to accomplish that. I’m kind of relieved. I mean, it’d be weird if he came back and he was all transformed.

Brooke: If will is anything like beth and douglas, I’m sure he’s thrilled to have his father home.

Katie: Yeah, he is. And bill is spending every possible moment with him.

Brooke: Same at our place. Hope and liam are really focusing on the children and making sure that they feel safe and secure.

Katie: Well, family seems to be the thing these days. Especially now with steffy and finn and their little one.

Brooke: Ridge is there right now. He can’t get enough of his little grandson.

Katie: Well, he must be really pleased at how steffy’s turned her life around since she and finn got together. Makes me wonder if there will be another wedding soon.

Ridge: To be clear, I support your relationship with finn. He’s a good guy, he loves your children, he loves you. I just didn’t like that he wanted to marry you on the couch without your–your family. It just didn’t seem right.

Steffy: Well, you know, he’s full of surprises.

Ridge: Yeah, and even though you turned down that wedding proposal, I can see in your eyes that it’s gonna happen. Am I right?

Paris: I don’t mean to put you on the spot, but you must have been a little bummed when steffy didn’t go along with your impromptu wedding.

Finn: Yeah, but I get why. She wants one with her family, and it takes a lot of time to plan. We got a lot going on right now.

Paris: Yeah, valid reasons. I still think that isn’t what you wanted to hear.

Brooke: Steffy and finn are as committed as it gets.

Katie: And now, they have a child. It’s just amazing how quickly your life can change.

Brooke: I know. If finn wasn’t working that shift at the hospital that night when steffy had her accident, they may never have met.

Katie: Well, I guess that just validates your belief in fate.

Brooke: Yes! Fate is real. If two people are destined to meet, they’re going to meet, no matter what stands in their way. I’m just happy that steffy is back on the right track, for her sake and for hope’S. Not that it was bad before. It’s just, doesn’t hurt to have a wonderful man by your side, like finn.

Ridge: Finn has made an incredible difference in your life.

Steffy: He sure has. I can’t imagine my life without him.

Ridge: And now, you have, uh, little hayes.

Steffy: I know. It just keeps getting better and better.

Ridge: You’re happy. It’s obvious.

Steffy: Yeah, I am.

Ridge: And to think…

[ Baby cooing ] What is that sound?

Steffy: The baby.

Ridge: No, no, no, it’s something else. It’s, uh…

Steffy: What sound? What are you…?

Ridge: Wedding bells. I hear it loud and clear.

Steffy: Uh-huh. Dad.

Ridge: Don’t throw stuff at me.

Steffy: I’ll throw all the toys at you.

Ridge: All right.

Steffy: [ Laughing ] What’s the #1 retinol brand

Paris: I don’t mean to be up in your business. I’m just checking on you, making sure you’re okay.

Finn: I’m good. But I appreciate your concern for steffy and me.

Paris: Well, I’m–I’m not, really. I can see that you guys couldn’t love each other any more. Especially seeing it up close? I mean, talk about relationship goals. You guys have set the bar very high.

Finn: Oh, what can I say? You know, steffy, she’s–she’s pretty easy to love.

Paris: Oh, don’t sell yourself short. You’re pretty special too.

Finn: That’s kind of you to think.

Paris: Not think, know. And I will challenge anyone who tries to say different.

[ Both laugh ]

Finn: Well, I like you, paris, and I, um, I’m glad you’re part of our lives.

Paris: I couldn’t be more grateful for your generosity. Staying with you and steffy has made all the difference. The pressure to find a place, like, now, is gone. I get to walk on the beach every day. And if that’s not enough, I get to spend time with your beautiful kids.

Finn: Oh, I know the kids are enjoying it too.

[ Door opens ]

Zende: This is the file steffy needs.

Finn: Yes, thank you, I appreciate that.

Zende: So, what’s the verdict on the new baby? Gonna keep him?

Finn: [ Laughing ] Yeah, we’re, uh, we’re leaning that way.

Zende: Paris says that hayes is something.

Finn: Well, I mean, steffy and I seem to think so. But, um, anyway, I better get back, so…

Zende: Good seeing you.

Finn: Thank you very much. Um… later?

Paris: Later.

Finn: All right.

[ Door closes ]

Zende: He’s a good guy.

Paris: Yeah. He sure is.

Katie: So, ridge approves of finn, right?

Brooke: How could he not? Finn puts a smile on her face that we haven’t seen in a long time. She is genuinely happy.

Katie: I think it’s more than that, though. She just seems… settled in a mature way, right?

Brooke: Yeah. There’s no drama. They’re sure about their future together.

Katie: Hmm. Fate.

Brooke: You said it, not me.

Katie: That’s because I know you wanted to.

[ Both laughing ]

Brooke: You tease me, but i know you believe it too.

Katie: Oh, sure, when it comes to you and ridge, absolutely.

Brooke: And you and bill.

Katie: I’m not so sure about that.

Brooke: Oh, come on. You guys will get back together, and he’ll have plenty of time to charm you.

Katie: Yeah, charm is kind of an understatement. He’S… relentless.

Brooke: Oh.

Katie: Why are we talking about me and bill? We’re talking about steffy and finn, and how happy she is now that finn is in her life.

Brooke: And baby makes four.

Katie: You know, I–I realize that steffy doesn’t need a man to define her. But he is the father of her son, he’s the stepfather to her daughter. They’re crazy about each other, so… what’s the hold up?

Ridge: My grandson’s getting better looking by the minute. And he was gorgeous to start with.

Steffy: Yeah, he’s especially cute when he’s sleeping.

Ridge: Is he not letting you sleep?

Steffy: No, not really, but we love it. And we’re taking turns. But it’s so cute seeing finn like this. This is his first experience as a dad, so… it’s nice to watch him.

Ridge: It’s sweet that… your face light up every time you talk about that guy. It’s nice. Do that again.

Steffy: What?

Ridge: Your face. Just turn that way a little bit.

Steffy: Why?

Ridge: Just do it.

Steffy: Okay, like this?

Ridge: Yeah. Why can’t I… mm, I’ve spent too long with this stuff. There it is.

Steffy: What are you doing?

Ridge: Uh, just adjusting something I’ve been working on.

Steffy: Wait. Are–wait, wait a minute. Are you…

Ridge: Nothing, just let–

Steffy: Are you designing my dress? No, let me see.

Ridge: No.

Steffy: Just let me see, dad. Please, please, please, please–

Ridge: No, hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. I know you don’t like surprises, but let me have this one. Just let me finish it, ’cause we’re gonna need it sooner or later, right?

Steffy: I’m not confirming or denying anything till I talk to finn.

Ridge: All right, fair enough.

Steffy: But I do love the guy like crazy.

Finn: I hope the guy you’re referring to is me.

Steffy: Hey.

Finn: Hi.

Ridge: Well, that is my cue to leave. You guys go ahead and discuss the future.

[ Both laughing ] Love you.

Steffy: Love you. Bye, dad.

Ridge: All right.

Finn: What about the future? In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me,

Zende: You keep going back to that one.

Paris: Oh, it’s exquisite.

Zende: You really think so?

Paris: Who would know your work better than me?

Zende: Oh, I don’t know. Hope?

Paris: Okay, maybe. But I’m a close second, so i know what I’m talking about. You have completely leveled up with this one design.

Zende: I don’t see it.

Paris: Are you kidding me?

[ Scoffs ]

Zende: No, I’m still too in the details. I can’t take it all in yet because I don’t know what it’s gonna end up being.

Paris: All right, well, you go ahead and keep surpassing yourself, ’cause this is a showstopper.

Zende: Don’t tell thomas.

Paris: My lips are sealed.

Zende: You know, I’m glad that we decided to take things a little bit slower. One day at a time. This ease I feel with you, I don’t want to put that at risk.

Paris: Yeah, I–I feel the same. You know, after witnessing zoe, carter, quinn, and eric blow up, destroy their relationship to no repair, I just don’t wanna see that happen to us.

Zende: So, earlier when–when finn was here, it felt like I was walking in on something. Is everything okay at the beach?

Paris: Yeah. It’s just, you know, when you live with someone, you can pick up on nuances and whatnot. I just want the best for steffy and finn.

Brooke: I think hope will agree with your changes for the campaign. You just have to call her and schedule a meeting. Oh, but do it next week sometime, because they’re still trying to settle in with liam being back home.

Katie: Yeah, of course. I understand.

Ridge: Ladies!

Katie: Hi.

Ridge: Hey, I didn’t know you were here, how are you?

Katie: Good.

Ridge: Good.

Brooke: Wow, you’re all charged up.

Ridge: Hi, you look good.

Brooke: Mm, wow!

Ridge: I–you… do you remember going to hawaii? Do you remember that?

Brooke: Uh, yeah.

Ridge: Yeah, sitting on the beach, and–and the water was perfect, and the sand was perfect, and we’re just having a couple of drinks. And the sun is out, and we’re just having a good time. You know how that feels at night?

Brooke: I know.

Ridge: How you’re charged up, right? That’s–no, that’s how I feel when I have my little grandson. I’m–I’m holding him.

Katie: Oh, my god.

Ridge: And not that it was on the beach, but I’m just– I just felt like I’m charged up.

Katie: Grandpa is a goner.

Brooke: Wow.

Ridge: I am!

Katie: He is on the beach somewhere.

Ridge: With my boy. It’s amazing.

Brooke: Okay, well, you know what, how’s steffy?

Ridge: Steffy?

Brooke: Yes.

Ridge: I guess she’s okay. She’s okay too. I don’t–yeah, she’s good.

Brooke: Okay.

Katie: Well, we were just talking about her, how happy she is since she found finn.

Ridge: No, she is happy. It’s–it’s a good life. It’s–it’s a good life for her, she’s very happy.

Katie: They’re a real family now.

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: And finn seems like a traditional guy, so we were actually wondering why they’re not married yet. Especially now that there’s hayes.

Finn: I still can’t get over him. I mean, he’s really here. It just–it still gets me.

Steffy: I know, it’s like so much anticipation for months, then it just feels like he’s always been here.

Finn: Mm, I know, he steals my heart a little bit more each day.

Steffy: Mm-hmm. We made a good baby.

Finn: Yeah, we did. Mm, I got the file for you from the office.

Steffy: Thank you for saving me the drive.

Finn: I’m happy to do it. And you gave me a son. The least I can do is pick up some paperwork.

Steffy: It’s more than that. You’re so kind. And considerate. And you’ve been like that from the very beginning. I’m so lucky to have you in my life.

Finn: I think I’m the lucky one.

Steffy: [ Chuckles ] We’re both lucky. The way you take care of me and kelly, and the love you have for hayes… I never want to let you go.

Finn: Good. ‘Cause I won’t go anywhere.

Steffy: Good. I just wanna keep my arms around you like this, always. Till death do us part.

Finn: Wait. Are you saying what I think you’re saying?

Steffy: Mm-hmm. There are times, I wonder…

Ridge: Well, this is new. The two of you concerned about steffy.

Brooke: She’s my stepdaughter. Of course I’m concerned. I want her to be happy.

Ridge: And I’m–I’m not saying you shouldn’t be. I’m–I’m happy that you’re happy. But there was a time when she wasn’t your favorite person, right?

Brooke: Not when she was making my daughter’s life miserable.

Ridge: Mm-hmm.

Brooke: So, I can’t deny I am thrilled that steffy and finn are together. Now that it takes her off the playing field for liam, everybody is happy and they’re in the right place.

Ridge: Katie, do me a favor. Can you write that down? ‘Cause that is it. This is the world according to logan.

Brooke: You know it’s true, ridge, come on. He adores steffy. And there’s no competition for his heart.

Katie: Which has got to be a relief to know where she stands with her man.

Ridge: It’s a relief for me to know that my daughter, my extraordinary, talented daughter doesn’t come second to anyone. This has nothing to do with liam, really. Maybe a little bit, but I–I’m glad that liam is with hope. And steffy should be with finn.

Brooke: Okay. Well, that takes us back to the wedding question. Now, I know that steffy doesn’t need a husband. But under all that fiery exterior and independence, I think that she wants a traditional family, you know?

Ridge: Mm-hmm.

Brooke: And the best man for her to make up that husband material is finn.

Katie: I completely agree. So, that begs the question, why hasn’t she made it official?

Ridge: I’m sorry. This is–this is fun for me.

Katie: What?

Ridge: You guys are speculating about things, and I actually have information.

Katie: You’ve been letting us go on and on and on, and you have actual intel?

Brooke: Oh, my god! Spill it already!

Ridge: You guys wanna hear it?

Katie: Yeah!

Brooke: I do!

Ridge: Okay, well I–I was over at my daughter’s house, and we were talking about weddings and marriages and stuff, and she said, “well, I need to talk to finn about that.” And… she will. So, I’m not sure about you guys, but I feel that there’s gonna be wedding bells very soon.

Brooke: [ Chuckles ]

Katie: Oh!

Brooke: [ Laughing ]

Finn: I don’t want to jump to a wrong conclusion, but when you said, “till death do us part,” sounds pretty familiar.

Steffy: What about, “do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?”

Finn: Are you serious?

Steffy: When you proposed to me, I was so happy. I accepted, and I–I put on your ring. And then we had hayes. When you wanted to get married right away, that meant so much to me. I know it probably stung when I told you I–I needed time.

Finn: Steffy, I heard you. Like, a lot has happened, you know, really fast. And… I know you just needed to catch your breath before the next life-changing event. It’s–it’s totally understandable.

Steffy: I don’t know where you came from, or how our worlds collided. But I am–I am so grateful.

Finn: Me too.

Steffy: You changed everything for me. Even the way I value myself. I’ll never doubt how much you love me, because it’S… it’s the way you show me. And I promise, I’m gonna love you… until death do us part.

[ Chuckles ] I wanna marry you, finn. And I wanna do it right away. If you still wanna marry me.

Finn: Are you serious? Yes.

Steffy: Yeah?

Finn: Steffy. I wanted that since the first moment I laid eyes on you. You say I changed everything? Look in the mirror. I am a different man. I am a better man for loving you. And I would be so honored to have this vibrant, beautiful, sexy, fearless woman that you are as my wife. Today, or tomorrow, or a hundred years from now.

Steffy: No, no, I wanna marry you right away. I wanna marry you right away. I wanna be your wife. I wanna do it right away. And I finally get to meet your parents.