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What’s really going on with Holden and me? I don’t know what you mean. I caught that look between you two before he took off. Definitely sensing there’s something you wanted to keep private. That was all Holden, not me. What does that mean exactly? The guy claims he needs a friend in town and wants it to be me. You’re not thrilled? I’m not. I ran into him at Crimson Lights. He wanted to have lunch and I agreed. But I’m only humoring him because he’s my in to learning more about your brother. So, whatever look you saw between us, that’s all it was. What are you doing, Sharon? You’re hardly looking up. What are you, writing a bucket list or something? I’m trying to concentrate. I mean, it’d be impossible to really write a bucket list. You can’t really mark anything off in this hellhole that we’re in. Oh, my head. I bet I can guess what’s on your bucket list. I’m not writing a bucket list. Oh, just– You know what? Let me guess. Let me guess. It’d be a fun game. The word “game” won’t seem very fun to me ever again after this.

Can we just drop it?

PHYLLIS: No. [Phyllis sighing] I bet I could figure it out. You’re not hard to figure out. Oh, my gosh. What would be on your bucket list? Um… It would be something having to do with your kids. Right? Yeah. It’d be one last time saying goodbye to them. One last time that you get to snuggle with them. Oh, one last time that you get to express your eternal love for your children. That would be on my list, with Daniel and Summer. Makes sense, given that you didn’t get those moments with them when you faked your own death. You know, we were having a nice moment just now, and you have to go there. I just know your history. Okay, well, I know your history, Sharon. All right? You’re not much different. You know, a bucket list is supposed to be like, um, your– your choices on how you’re going to live large before you die. That’s why I can guess what you would do, because you would do something incredibly self-sacrificing. Would you stop? No, that’s what you’d do. You’d, like, give away all your money to charity, and you’re supposed to put that in your will, but you wouldn’t do that. You wouldn’t do that, because you would do it while you’re alive, so everybody could say, “Oh, isn’t Sharon incredible? Isn’t Sharon generous? “Isn’t Sharon amazing?” You know what? You would choose something that would guarantee all eyes on you. Phyllis, front and center, selfish to the very end. Mm-hmm. I would. I’d go out with a bang. That’s what I would do. And you would, too. What would be your last item on your bucket list? What would it be? Mm, mm. So easy. To be saved by Nicholas. Nicholas, your knight in shining armor once again. Tell me that you don’t want Nicholas to burst through that door right this second and save us. Hey, sorry to drop by like this. I know we just saw each other a couple hours ago. No, please. I told you I wanted to be kept in the loop, so… tell me you’ve got something. I talked to Daniel and Summer. Uh, there’s no update on Phyllis. What about Sharon? Nothing. Look, why I came by was I was wondering if there might be a list of associates or contacts that Phyllis may have linked up with. I’m sure it’s a long shot, but I’m just trying anything and everything. No, I agree. We got to do everything we can. In fact, I made those phone calls already. Nobody’s heard anything. Damn it. I’m sorry, Nick. Yeah, it’s just with every lead that doesn’t pan out, with every hour that goes by, our worst suspicions are being confirmed. There’s something wrong here. I agree. Damn it. I can’t believe you’re wasting so much time on that. It’s ridiculous. I mean, obviously, it’s not working, so just do lunges with me or something. Do I need to remind you that we are in a life or death situation? Everything hinges on how well we play the game and solve the riddles. Yeah, I know, but it’s not working. What you’re doing isn’t working. Well, then why don’t you help me? We play the game, we get rewarded. Maybe that will be our ticket out of here. But it’s not, Sharon. We already solved two riddles. It didn’t get us anywhere. It didn’t get us better food. We didn’t get anything for participating. Staying alive is not enough of a prize for you? Of course it is. But maybe that’s not the goal. Maybe we’re doing all of this to amuse him or her. Do you really want to take that chance? That all of this is just so whoever is behind this can pass the time? You do want to see your children again, right? Don’t say that to me. You know I want to see my children. Well, then help me. At first, I thought maybe this was some sort of long anagram or it had some secret meaning, but so far, I’ve got nothing. Are you serious with that? Seriously? Really? I mean, because I figured it out a long time ago on my, like, fifth jumping jack.

You solved it?

Yeah. It’s here. Then, what does it mean? Tell me. No. I’m not telling you. Here. I feel like you could use that. Uh, yeah, I don’t have time for this. I’ve got to go meet up with Chance and talk to the security team. What are you going to do in the short time it’s going to take us to have a beer? Nick, you’ve been burning the candle at both ends since this started. I’m right behind you, okay? Sit down, have a beer. Put our heads together and maybe we can find something that we missed. All right. Thanks. I appreciate you making those calls. It means a lot. Look, I’m going to confess something to you, okay? It took me a while to admit that Phyllis could be in real trouble. My first thought, of course, was a selfish one. She wasn’t picking up the phone. She wasn’t calling me back. I thought I made a mistake joining forces with her at Abbott Communications. Don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s perfectly normal to think that Phyllis may have gone AWOL. I mean, how many times has she gone rogue? Yeah, she’s very capable of that and you would know. I feel like I know Phyllis pretty well and she is very excited about this company. I mean, she’s committed and then she vanishes. I’m sorry I didn’t figure this out straight out of the gate that something’s wrong. She absolutely wouldn’t do this to her kids and neither would Sharon. You know, when you first mentioned the idea that maybe Sharon and Phyllis were kidnapped, I’m really starting to think that’s a possibility. Let me ask you a question. How sure are you that Ian Ward is dead? You believe me, don’t you? You’ve brought me up to speed on your past relationship with Holden. I have no reason to think you’d lie to me about what’s going on now. I will take the vote of confidence. But… you do know that if there was something more to whatever that was between you and Holden, you can tell me anything, right? That sounded an awful lot like I trust you, but I don’t. I guess it did. I didn’t mean it like that. I trust you. I just know sometimes it can be hard to be completely open about an old flame to your new man. That’s all. It can be. Now, do you want to hear what I learned about Damian or not? Absolutely. Uh, why don’t we head back to my place? You can fill me in there. What is it? Amy won’t be back from Chicago for a while, right? Nope. Um, after her appointment with Dr. Kelly was done, she was going back to her place to grab a few things. Why? Is there something she shouldn’t hear? I don’t know, but I’d rather tell you first and let you decide. How about a drink? Hm. Sounds good. Huh. Amy forgot her scarf. It’s so chilly today. Chicago isn’t the Windy City for nothing. I hope she isn’t too cold. It’s sweet, the way you worry about her. I can’t help it. You know, she is facing so much and she’s been so strong. I just want to be there for her. You talked to her. How did she sound? A little flustered. She said she wasn’t expecting Dr. Kelly to whisk her off to Chicago for tests so soon. She thought it was just a consult. But that’s a good thing, isn’t it? Absolutely. Given the severity of her condition, there’s really no time to waste. I really hope your doctor friend can do something to help her. You and me both. Now, Damian. Another situation that would be best if resolved quickly.

Yeah.

So, what have you learned? Well, according to Holden, he and Damian were best friends before Damian hired Holden to work for him at Danglars Properties and Monte Cristo Investments. And what? Things changed after that? Their dynamic was totally different. Suddenly, Damian had all the power, and Holden was answering to him instead of feeling like an equal. I’ve been there with Devon. It wasn’t easy at first, but we managed to work it out. Our relationship is stronger for it. Well, I got the sense that in this case, things are not going well. The way Holden speaks about Damian, his tone, it feels like Holden resents Damian. Because he’s successful? More like because Damian treats him like an employee first and a friend second. Hm. Yeah, that could be challenging. I think I saw some of it in play back at the Athletic Club. It looked like Damian came down pretty hard on Holden. Holden didn’t seem happy about it. And there’s something else. Holden admitted that Damian has a hell of a temper when he’s crossed. And it sounds like Holden’s been at the receiving end of it more than once. Ian Ward. It’s funny you say that. When you first floated the idea that Sharon and Phyllis were kidnapped, that’s the first name that popped into my head. And I asked myself, am I absolutely sure he’s dead? And? I saw him get shot. I walked by his dead body. I even called the morgue and confirmed that he was there. He was cremated, Billy. This isn’t Ian Ward. Well, sounds like you made sure. I hate to think there’s another madman running around the streets of Genoa City. No. We don’t know if a madman is behind this. Okay, so Phyllis and Sharon are missing. It’s not Ian Ward. It’s not another madman. Can you tell me what the hell happened? What is wrong with you? Why won’t you share the answer with me? [Phyllis scoffing] We don’t have enough information about the game, Sharon. And if we’re really playing against each other, maybe it’s winner take all. And if I give the correct answer, I get to go home. You would really leave me here? Mm-hmm. I’d send someone for you, eventually. Well, it’s just as possible that the game is about the two of us working together. So, if you have the answer, out with it. Nah. Plus, the answer is a completely ridiculous concept. You know what? We are at the mercy of some maniac who probably doesn’t care if we live or die. So, how about you stop insulting me and refusing to offer any bit of cooperation? How about you stop playing the role of the mean girl and grow the hell up? Our lives could be on the line here. And I definitely plan to see my children again. So, if this answer could have even the slightest possibility of helping us get out of here, then for the love of God, give it to me. Okay! Shh! Ah. It’s forgiveness. Forgiveness. That’s the answer. Costs nothing. Worth everything. Yeah, that’s it. I think you’re right. Although it’s not ridiculous. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Forgiveness? Um, that’s never, ever, ever gonna happen, okay? After what you did to my family? After what you did to my son? And Lucy? Not to mention what you did to Heather’s body. I’ll never forgive you. Ever. I’m not even talking about the stuff that you’ve done to me in the past. I would have to forgive you as well. What do you have to forgive me for? Are you kidding me? Oh, Sharon, seriously, that’s ancient history. You are still holding on to that? That’s ridiculous. Instead of you insulting me yet again, why don’t we focus on trying to figure out the game? No! No! It’s boring. I don’t want to figure it out with you. The music and the first two riddles, they were in reference to fights that we had had in the past. This riddle is about forgiveness. Clearly, whoever is behind this abduction has an interest in seeing the two of us make amends. Okay. Actually saying the words and meaning it? Well, if it gets us out of here, why not accomplish the goal?

At least try.

No. No. I will tell you this. I would rather die and have rats gnawing at my decaying body than ever, ever say and mean, “I forgive you, Sharon.” So? My brother has a temper. Holden’s exact words were, “Like a cornered mountain lion.” Did Holden know you were trying to get information out of him about Damian? It just pretty much came up in conversation. Why? A spotlight on my brother is the last thing I want right now. I’m just trying to help. I know you are and I appreciate it. The thing is Lily’s been doing some digging too. Well, that’s a good thing, right? You wanted to find out more about Damian. So, what’s the harm? I’m afraid if he finds out too many people are rummaging around his life, it’s going to scare him off. And I don’t want that to happen for Amy’s sake. Neither do I. But you were all for me getting intel from Holden. I knew about that one time. I was rather shocked to see you two walk into the Athletic Club together. Like I said, I just ran into him. Huh. But you said Lily’s been checking into Damian as well. What did she find out? Turns out Damian doesn’t actually own Danglars Properties or Monte Cristo Investments. He is just the CEO. So, another lie? But why? Your guess is as good as mine. If Damian has to answer to someone, keep up this front, that must be incredibly stressful. Maybe that’s why he can be so harsh with Holden. It’s possible. You’re upset? I’m not. I just think too many people asking too many questions can blow this up. You do know Lily and I are just trying to protect you. I do and I appreciate the thought, but I am more than capable of making these assessments on my own. You don’t think you might be a little too emotionally involved to be objective? So, what are you trying to say? Do you see something in Damian that I don’t or can’t see for myself? The man vanished for years. When you track him down, he sends another man to impersonate him. And then he seems to own all these companies, but he doesn’t. He’s just a hired hand. I mean, that is a lot to unravel. But you seem to be ready to just give him the benefit of the doubt. I’m not ready to completely trust my brother. No, not yet. But I want to. Is that misguided of me? Maybe it’s a little too optimistic. Nothing wrong with leaning into hope, is there? Especially when the good I see it’s doing Amy, to finally be reconnected with her son. And hopefully, with some work, they’re on their way to having a real relationship. And you wouldn’t mind having a brother

in your life, would you?

Is that so wrong, Audra? I think when it comes to your feelings about your brother, you have to follow your instincts. That said, Damian’s lies, his inconsistencies, it can hurt to be cautious. I want to believe there is a good man behind it all. And I think I’ve seen glimpses of that. I hope you’re right. But would it be so crazy that we find out everything we can about Damian before we let him any further into our lives? You know, the thing that I keep bumping up against is the fact that Phyllis and Sharon both called one person from a burner phone to describe or explain their absence at the same time. That, to me… tells me that they are together. Agreed. The animosity between those two is at an all-time high because of Heather’s murder, of course. So, I– I don’t see them running off into the sunset willingly together. Yeah, they’ve been going out of their way to avoid each other lately. Okay, so let me ask you this then, too. This idea that Summer floated about Phyllis kidnapping Sharon in order to get revenge, or the flip side, Sharon being triggered and her kidnapping Phyllis. Is there any legs there? Look, I know that Sharon’s got her issues, but she’s in a good place right now. I’m serious. And Phyllis has been extremely vocal about wanting to move on and get rid of all these revenge fantasies. For her kid’s sake. Billy, I believe her. No, I agree. So do I. So that puts us back where we started. Possible kidnapping. Well, I know that Chance is going to really lean into that angle. He’s already talked to the highway patrol, all the hospitals, the local clinics. Maybe that’ll turn something up. Everything helps. Yeah, but the waiting, man, it’s starting to kill me. I’m finding it harder and harder every day not to go out and just start hitting things. This isn’t easy for you, Nick, especially after this nightmare that your family just went through. It’s been hell. And now this. It’s just taken everything to another level. It’s really starting to take its toll. Stop doing this. It’s useless. I’m looking for clues. We figured out the clue. It’s forgiveness. It’s not going to happen. I’m hoping maybe there’s something here that we overlooked. You overthink things. Maybe it’s not about the riddle so much. It’s more about finding some kind of insight into who is behind this. Well, it’s obvious who’s behind it. A psychopath with a God complex. What is the motivation? Kidnappers thrive on power, control. Oh, they’re most definitely in control. Yes, but the music, the mystery, the performance of it all, it’s almost as if this is somebody who wants to prove how brilliant they are or how intimately they know us. So, if we can figure out why they’re doing this and what their goal is. Well, their goal is to torture us, clearly. I mean, that’s the goal. And you’re succeeding. We are most definitely tortured. So give it up on the paper, please. At least I’m trying to find the key to getting us out of here. I’m not wasting time doing jumping jacks and lunges and withholding information. I gave you the information. I told you it was forgiveness. And by the way, you should do sit-ups and jumping jacks. We need to be strong physically and mentally, especially if we’re going to be here for the rest of our lives, you know? And the goal is to forgive each other. And that’s most definitely not going to happen on my end. It’s really that hard for you to imagine doing that. Sharon, you framed my son. You framed him for murder, purposely. And not just any murder. The murder of the woman he loved.

I was drugged.

Oh, see? There we go. I was drugged. No responsibility. I have taken responsibility. No, you haven’t. You haven’t taken any responsibility. My son is suffering. He may never get over it. I know for a fact I’m never going to get over it. I am never going to forgive you. What if it’s the only way out of here? Well, then I can lie, right? Oh, my God. I could say I forgive you. I could just lie. But I think the freak is going to know I’m lying, you know? But I could just say, yeah, I think you’re a good person. I could say that. Like, everybody in town believes that you’re a good person. And I could just say, “Yeah, Sharon is a good person.” I could– Oh, my God. What is it? What’s wrong? What’s wrong? I’m so nauseous. [Phyllis gasping] I understand why you, Lily, and others have your reservations about Damian. I’ve had my guard up as well. But I think I’m a little more forgiving because… I’ve seen how happy his coming around has made Amy. You have to have seen how hopeful she’s become almost overnight. I have noticed the change.

It’s wonderful.

Yes, and that’s what matters. I have a feeling Amy never would have considered undergoing more treatment for cancer if she didn’t feel Damian and she were on the path to reconciliation. And I’m going to do everything in my power to help make that happen. It’s all I want. The happy, healthy ending Amy deserves with her son. [Nate sighing] I just don’t want Damian to disappoint her or worse, hurt her or you. I have to believe that Damian, now that he knows all the facts, will not only make Amy’s final days her happiest, but that reuniting with her will change him for the better. You’re swinging big on this, aren’t you? Maybe it’s all too pie in the sky. Maybe we’re all going to get burned. But a big part of me wants to believe we can trust Damian, that… there’s hope we can be a real family. You want to talk about it? Nope, I’m fine. No, you’re not. I don’t know, man. It’s just… when I think I got my family back on track, you know, with all the fear and worry behind them and they can start to heal. I could have lost Sharon and Phyllis too. And now this. It’s hard not to think that this somehow falls on me. You know that’s not true, Nick. Yeah, I know intellectually speaking, of course. But I just keep wondering, what am I missing? You know, what did I miss? I’m doing everything I can to convince my children that their mothers are going to be fine. We’re going to find them and it’s all going to be okay. You’re being strong for them. That’s what you got to do. Yeah, but honestly, I don’t know how this is going to turn out. I see how tore up Daniel and Summer are about their mother. Doing what I can to keep Mariah and Faith close. Convincing Noah not to hop on the first flight home. Yeah, there are times when I don’t know if I’m going to make it through the other side of this. Look, man, it’s a tough spot that you’re in. Okay, you’re a single father. I mean, I know that from experience and I’ve got a partner in Victoria, but you’re doing this on your own right now. That’s not easy. I’ve got help. I do. You know, Faith’s been amazing. My parents are always there for me. I’ve got Vic. Man, certain days, I really feel the weight of this. Because you’re the rock for your family, for Phyllis, for Sharon, for everyone. I think you got to give yourself a little bit of slack. You know, Phyllis just loves to give me a hard time about the fact that I always ride off to Sharon’s rescue. But she conveniently forgets that I do the same thing for her. Well, hopefully I can help you do that. I think I’d like some help. Look at us, huh? Coming together to try and find Phyllis and Sharon. It’s, uh, it’s a little ironic, given our history. It’s kind of crazy.

[Phyllis groaning]

Let’s get you to the couch. Sit down, okay? All right, well, what do you think is wrong? I don’t know. May– maybe food poisoning or… Sharon, maybe– maybe just poison. Maybe there’s something in– in the food or the water. Oh, my God. This is… Hello? Are you there? We need help. Phyllis is sick. There’s something wrong. Please help us. You sound like you care. Just simple human decency. I would think you would do the same for me. Oh, my God. Hello? Can you hear me? Phyllis needs medical attention. [feedback blaring] MODULATED VOICE: Then you’d better start looking for the antidote. What have you done to me? SHARON: Where do I look? What am I looking for? I’m not even sure what’s wrong with her. MODULATED VOICE: Perhaps Phyllis is dying. Maybe I’ve decided to make good on my threat, since she seems to be unwilling to progress through the stages of the game as agreed. You son of a bitch! I just want to make sure you and Amy don’t let down all your defenses, and then Damian turns out not to be who you hoped he was. And given his history, that’s a very real possibility. And I don’t want either of you hurt. Me either. [Nate sighing] Maybe I need to believe the best about Damian, if for no other reason than this has been such a rollercoaster ride. Mm-hmm. And I don’t think Amy or I could handle another bombshell. So, let me keep digging. I will be discreet. I already got Holden to a place where he feels safe opening up about his relationship with Damian. I’m sure I can get him to tell me a lot more. I don’t think I’m okay with that idea. Because you don’t want the information? Or you don’t think I can handle myself? Or is there a third option? What does that mean? You might be a little jealous. Hardly. It wouldn’t be so terrible if you were a little green-eyed. A bit of proof that our relationship is important to you. [Nate sighing] I hope I don’t need to act jealous for you to know that. All right. I really appreciate the beer, but I gotta go. Um, sorry to drop in unexpectedly like this again. You know, I’m just trying to cover all the bases. It’s okay, Nick. You don’t have to apologize. Let me know if you ever want to talk again, okay? Yeah, no, I, you know, this was cool and all, but it’s not like a, you know, a bonding moment. Yeah, no, I get that. That’s not what I was offering. Cool. On the same page.

Okay, great. Great.

Yeah. [phone ringing] That’s ranch security. Hold on. Hopefully, they have news. What have you got? SHARON: Okay. Where could it be? It would help if I knew what I was looking for. [Phyllis groaning] It could be in here. Oh, gosh. A pill, a bottle. Nothing. Oh, my God, it’s getting worse, Sharon.

Okay.

It’s getting worse. Hold on, hold on. I’ll find it. Can you help me out and give me a clue, another, a riddle, something, anything that will give me a place to start? This can’t be what you want. If Phyllis dies, the game is over. [feedback blaring] MODULATED VOICE: I’m the beginning and the end, though you can’t see me. She’s in so much pain. Please, can you give me more than that to go on? Okay, I can do this. “I’m the beginning and the end, though you can’t see me.” I’m the beginning and the end of what? What the hell does that mean? I know exactly how we can continue this. I’m all ears. One large pizza, jalapeno, and pepperoni, extra cheese. I missed out on lunch today, remember? I love the way you think. I’m in. Anything interesting? It’s Holden. This is your life, your family. How do you want me to respond? Whatever you say, I’ll follow your lead. You’ve got one.

Okay, thanks.

So? They checked all the CCTV footage. They came up with nothing.

Nothing? Damn it.

Yeah. All right, I’m gonna go check in with Daniel and Summer and Faith and Mariah. If you hear anything, you’ll check back with me?

Yeah, of course.

All right, I’ll do the same. Thanks again for the beer. Yeah. I’ll see you later. Damn it, where are you? “I’m the beginning and the end.” I’m sorry for what I said to you. Oh, my God, my stomach feels like it’s on fire. “But you can’t see me.” Oh, water. Water, that’s where I need to look. What are you doing? The water. Water? Is it poisoned?

Oh, my God.

It’s got to be here. Yes, this is it. Yeah, here, drink this. I think that this is the antidote. You think? I’m almost positive. It’s the only one with a sticker on it. Oh, I need more than almost. It answers the riddle, okay? It’s clear, you can’t see it. It’s the beginning because it made you sick and it will end the pain too. Drink it. Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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Ahh. Miss Charles. I was hoping I’d get to see you again. How nice. If you’ll excuse me. Give me another minute, please. I haven’t stopped thinking about you since I got to town. Well, then I suggest you find a hobby, or at least another woman to smile at, because I meant what I said. The past is in the rearview. So, this doctor friend of yours. Carol? Sorry. Uh, thank you.

Dr. Kelly.

Yeah. She’s the best. Truly insightful. And most of all, she gets it. She understands how fearful Amy is right now and how important this is to all of us. The look of hope in my mother’s eyes. She didn’t have that when she told me about her illness.

NATE: Mm-hmm.

And she looked… defeated. She wants more time. And deserves it. I’m just happy she agreed to see Carol. Yeah, and I’m grateful you made it happen. Sounds like you’re moving closer to forgiving your mother for everything. Does it? Because I don’t know if I could ever really get there.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Oh, my gosh. Oh, I’m so sorry, Jack. I’m just a little preoccupied. You okay? Billy mentioned that Phyllis has you a bit worried. Any updates? No, but Chance is on it. Have you heard that Sharon is also supposedly out of town, and that they found her car left at the Cassidy First parking lot? That is definitely, definitely unsettling news. Um, I’m glad to hear Chance is on the case. It’s good to have a personal connection with the police department. Oh, well, it’s not quite as personal as it once was. We’re on a break. Or maybe it’s permanent. I– I don’t know. I really haven’t had time

to think about that.

I reached for something comforting when I mentioned Chance. I’m sorry, I was wrong about that. I– SUMMER: It’s okay. At least Chance has listened to my concerns when maybe another detective wouldn’t have. I just don’t want you feeling like you’re alone in this. Thank you. I know that I’m not. Actually, Kyle has been really supportive, and that’s helpful. I’m really glad that we’re reconnecting this way. Reconnecting what way? Kyle, hey! So, I was just at the house, and it is coming along so well. Okay. Is Dad still having a panic attack every time he talks about it? Only about once a day. [Kyle chuckles] Harrison is loving going from my suite to his mom’s, but I can tell the little guy wants some more space to do his thing. I’m sure the same can be said for you, especially when it comes to Claire. Eh, not a lot of alone time these days, no. But some people will be thrilled to hear it.

Grandpa, hi.

VICTOR: Sweetheart!

Come here.

CLAIRE: It’s not a bad time? No! Come here. Never. Hi.

Sit down.

Thank you. I thought you’d be working now. Your grandmother tells me how hard you work, and she doesn’t stop singing your praises.

Well, she’s an incredible boss.

Yeah? She gives me lots of breaks, just like this one. So sweet. CLAIRE: I have an important question for you. I hope you’ll give me an honest answer. Of course. Is there a chance that… [scoffs] …you’re urging Summer to reconnect with Kyle? Are you sure you wanna be seen with me since we don’t actually know each other? According to you. Now you’re making yourself a bigger problem than you are. Hmm. Being alone with me was off-limits until you wanted to convince me to work on Damian. Which you did, and I was very grateful. And now you’re going back to the West Coast. And… you’ll miss me? Okay. Let me make myself clear. I am with a handsome, successful, brilliant man who treats me with respect, so if you’re thinking about me, I don’t need to know. Keep it to yourself. I met as someone who used to be a close friend. Back in the day.

Not that close.

Mmm. Speak for yourself. Then you were gone, just like that. And I forgot about you. Mmm. Clearly. Then Nate reaches out to Damian, and now you and I are here having this conversation. That’s wild, don’t you think? Okay, don’t get it mixed up. A coincidence isn’t kismet. Why do you have this wall up with me? Me. I don’t want anything from you, Audra. Good, because you’re not getting anything. Damn, can’t we just be friends? You know how to do that. We could count on each other back in LA I can’t force you to be my friend again. There’s no point in that. I’m just saying, Damian is gonna be spending some time here, as far as I can tell. Really? He’ll do that for Amy? Which means I’ll be here too. So he’ll be off doing his thing, and I will be sitting in this place, working from my phone all day long. Unless I have a friend I can call and hang out with. Is that too much to ask? [Audra sighs] How does that even work? How do you look at your dying mother and think, “No, I can’t forgive her”? That’s– that’s not what I meant. Then please, explain it to me. Look, when I lost my father, I lost my mother, too. It may have felt that way, but she is still here. No, no, no. She lied to both of us, to me and my dad. And it didn’t have to be that way. I’m sure it was a confusing time. Really? And what about every day after? Every birthday I had, when my father would tell me how nervous and excited he was the day I was born. Every Father’s Day card I made him, when my mother was just sitting on the truth all that time. I hear you. But when was she supposed to tell you?

[Damian sighs]

When you were just a kid? After Jackson died and you blamed her for everything? How would you have handled it? I don’t know. And I never got the chance to find out. How does a child wrap his head around that?

[Damian scoffs]

You’re a grown man now with years of life experience. You understand the world is messy and complicated. People do things they regret. And look how hard it is for you. Amy wanted to protect the love her husband and son had for each other. And now is when you have to decide how long it’s gonna take you to forgive her. So you think that I want Kyle Abbott to be with one of my granddaughters, but not the other? I don’t know. That’s why I’m asking. You know what I think about Kyle Abbott, right? I do, I do. And his entire family. But… Kyle and Summer are co-parents. They have history, and people tell me that you didn’t have an issue with them being together in the past the way that you do about Kyle and me now. You want me to be honest with you, and I have to tell you, I don’t want Kyle Abbott to be with anyone in my family, with neither one of my granddaughters. Okay? I’ve got to be furthermore honest with you and tell you that I feel sorry for Summer, but she has to be with Kyle now because of Harrison. But you don’t want them together. No. Absolutely not. I really don’t. SUMMER: Oh, no, no, no. I don’t mean “reconnecting” like that. [laughs] I just mean that Kyle and I have known each other forever, and even before we were a couple– Yeah, that bond has always been very special. Yeah. And I missed it. And we can finally talk about Harrison together as a team again, and we can ask each other about our days, and… he’s been really supportive of everything that’s going on with my mom, like I said. I care about Kyle, you know? I think I always will. And I think it’s important that Harrison can see that. Oh, he does. You have a very happy, confident, loving son, and that’s because he feels safe and protected by both of you. And by you. His grandpa. Hey, you know… I’m really glad we can talk like this. As much of a bond as Kyle and I have, ours came first. Starting the day you were born. Which is why I am so happy that you and Kyle are good again, and Kyle is like himself again. You know, it makes it feel like old times in the best way possible. Uh, Kyle, I– I have to ask, and I’m not trying to be pushy, but is there some reason that you haven’t asked Jack and me to take Harrison for a while? You mean while we’ve been at the club? Yeah, is there some lingering concern that you haven’t wanted to discuss? You know, some reason that you haven’t wanted Harrison to hang out with us? Mom, you don’t think I’m holding a grudge, do you? That I’m keeping Harrison from you? Well, I– I don’t know what to think. Mom, no, no, no. This isn’t a snub. Nothing like that. Honestly, it just… never occurred to me to ask you to babysit. Well, why not?

I don’t know.

[laughs] Well, Kyle, Jack and I looked after Harrison all the time at home. I mean, the whole family worked together as a team. That doesn’t have to change. Hey, we could take Harrison to the movies. Or he can come to our suite, hang out, and have that Sunday. And you’d be his hero forever. Yes. We would get Harrison time, and you could have some time with Claire. So just say the word, and it is Grandpa and Didi reporting for duty. [chuckles] It’s actually really cute. I mean, Harrison running from Kyle’s suite to come say good night to me, or going there to say good night to him. And then when he can’t decide where he wants to sleep, he has this little routine that he does. All so no one gets their feelings hurt. Right. He has Kyle and I play rock, paper, scissors for it.

Ooh! Clever little man.

[laughing] Sounds like you’re all finding your way through things, and maybe even having some fun. Yeah. We are. And I think a lot of it is because Kyle’s just lighter these days. You know? He’s let go of all that anger and tension since you made up, and I’m just– I’m so happy for all of you. Yeah, it was a hell of a risk trying to tear him out of Victor’s clutches the way we did. You know, it was a bold move, but I don’t know if it was a risk. Kyle loves you and Diane so much, even when he can’t express it. And look, I don’t let my grandpa off the hook. I’m used to it. I can handle it. The one thing I won’t accept is it affecting my family.

Which is my family too.

Yeah, I agree. I’m glad you feel that way. I do too. Long before you were married to my son, you were an honorary Abbott. And before you were my father-in-law,

you were my Uncle Jack.

In my heart, I still am, and that’s never gonna change. Jack, I want you to know that… I would never side with my grandpa against you. Oh, that’s very sweet. I appreciate that. And hopefully you won’t be involved in whatever his next move is. And there’s always a next thing with your grandfather. I mean, it has to end sometime, right? Just the thought of Harrison being caught between

the two sides of his family–

Wait, wait. Nothing Victor ever does is going to touch Harrison. You have my word. Kyle and I will make sure of it. Let me ask you something, darling. Do you honestly feel that I’d be more protective of one of my granddaughters than the other? Why do you think that? There’s no easy way to answer that. I– It’s a feeling, or an instinct. Do you have that feeling because you lived with your aunt so long? That could be it. Or it could just be insecurities. But why insecurity in regard to Kyle Abbott? You are way above him. So is Summer. Grandpa, this relationship is important to me. And I wanna talk to you about it, but the way that you feel about him, it makes it difficult. [sighs] You asked me to be honest with you. So I’ll ask you an honest question. Are you feeling insecure because deep down, you know that your relationship with Kyle Abbott is a mistake? I’m not insecure about my feelings. Or about Kyle’s. My concern is that you’re never gonna give us a chance together. That miraculous little boy who has already been through so much in his life still has this sweetness to him, this joyful fearlessness that only comes of feeling loved and secure and safe, and you and Kyle have done that. Aww. Well, it’s not just us. I mean, he gets love from all sides. Yeah, that’s true. And look, I know Victor probably adores his grandson. It’s just he has a long history of using people to get what he wants. I know that Grandpa loves Harrison. And I don’t think he would ever pull anything that would hurt him. At least not intentionally. Well, the fact that you felt the need to qualify that tells me you know how badly things can go even when there are good intentions. I mean, this is my life. This is my family that we’re talking about. Because you have to take the good with the not so great, you know? But Harrison’s happiness and safety are the most important thing to me. I can see that. It shows. And it’s the same for Kyle. And we’re finally working as a team again, and I really feel like Harrison can feel that, you know? And I think it’s in large part to do with Claire going to work for my grandma. It might’ve been the best thing to ever happen to our family.

That’s a brave offer.

Don’t be silly. Your father and I would love to help you out with Harrison. I should have asked sooner, or you should have. That’s a complete oversight on my part, probably from the novelty of being there. But reality’s settling in. Yeah, and you deserve a date with your girlfriend. I had one planned for tonight, but Summer has a video conference with Tokyo, and she won’t get back till after Harrison’s bedtime. Did you cancel already with Claire? Give her a call. Tell her it’s back on. [chuckles] You’re the best. Are you keeping your distance because you’re afraid Nate might clue in? He knows. I told him. But you told him about me after all that? I told him we knew each other from LA and that I didn’t say anything because he showed up with some other man’s name, and I wasn’t about to step into that mess. What did Nate have to say about that? His priority is his half-brother along with Amy, some guy I knew years ago doesn’t rate. Uh-huh. Okay. And why are you pestering me when Damian should be your priority too? And what is he anyway, your friend, your boss? Even when I’m thinking like a friend, still on the payroll. Mmm. Makes it messy. Well, you were on Tucker’s payroll, I figured you’d understand. Watch it. Yes, ma’am. So Damian was your friend first, right? Good guy. The best. Then he hits the jackpot and brings you along for the ride. Smooth. I like it. How you’re low-key fishing for information. Story for another day. Or never, since you don’t want to know me. Must be hard to find the new normal after something like that. They have to trust you to keep you around. But how do you trust them knowing they can take away your livelihood if anything goes wrong? Well, it may have been like that for you and whoever. AUDRA: Mmm. The trust is there for Damian and me. But right now, he’s a lot more boss than friend because he has a lot on his plate. So yes, I’m still on the market for a friend in case you change your mind. And what if you told him you needed one? Would he do that for you? That’s not something I would do right now. So I couldn’t tell you. Holden, you are being so ridiculous. The way that you’re so cagey and careful about what you say about Damian, are you afraid of him or something? It’s not fear. It’s respect for his situation. But fine. It is a transition, going from buddies who used to watch a game to taking orders. And then taking major heat when things don’t work out. Does that mean Damian has a temper? Like a cornered mountain lion. How I feel about my mother, I know it’s not rational. But it’s there. It’s like a mountain I can’t move. But maybe, maybe with more time. For what it’s worth, the fact that you sat with your mother and talked to her, it’s already made all the difference. I don’t think she would agree to see Dr. Kelly if you two hadn’t had that conversation. Part of it is this loyalty to my dad. To a good man who loved both of us. And part of me wants to know more about my biological father, but… Maybe it feels like you’re choosing sides, but it isn’t. I’d be happy to tell you what I know about our dad, which isn’t a lot. As you know, he passed when I was young. Then you don’t have much left of him either. Other than genes. I have stories from my mother. How our father became a private investigator. And I think my mom and her sister, Devon and Lily’s mother, were in love with him at the same time. So he was a charmer. Are you surprised? No. I’m not. I don’t think he was the easiest man to live with. And as far as I can tell, there was a lot of drama. And I think he passed before they could fix it. Which is a shame. Mmm. And was my mother ever part of that drama? Or was I? If you’re asking if our father ever knew he had another son, I believe Amy when she said she never told him. So, no, I never heard a word about anything like that. But I can imagine him wanting to know you. Be a part of your life. Yeah. I had the best dad I could ever ask for. Until he died. NATE: Mmm. So, we have that in common, I guess. Losing our fathers. It’s bad enough when you’re young, that loss. DAMIAN: Yeah. But you grow up, need advice, have questions you want to ask. Then it hits you all over again what you lost. Yeah. That you’ll never get those answers. No matter how much you need them. No, we won’t. Texture is key, along with the color palette. And I want you to know, I kept Harrison in mind with the renovation. I don’t want anything to feel off limits or intrusive to him. He needs to be as comfortable in the house as your father is. And above all, this place really needs to be a home that Jack still loves. Just embracing the future, and not just the past. So, this is all for Dad? Yeah, what do you mean? I hope everyone appreciates the changes. I think I’m asking what this means for you. I mean, not for Dad, or for Harrison, or anyone. You always could read me really well. Don’t give me that much credit. I didn’t know that you and Dad were faking your separation. And I bought in too easily, I’m ashamed to say. Well, maybe the reason we were so convincing is because that’s how badly we wanted you back. Dad said that’s dumb, that people believe the worst in you. That must have hurt more for you. I’m used to it. Don’t forget, I’ve had decades of being an outsider to this family. Things have gotten better, though. Yes, and then after the fight, things got worse. Especially with your aunts. Oh, also, also with Billy. I would like for this renovation to be a peace offering for everything that we put them through. Is that all? Okay, I admit, I suppose I’d like to see a little of myself reflected in the house, you know, to feel like it’s my home too. Is that– is that so terrible? I’m not trying to take anything away from the house or from the family. It’s just I’d like to feel… included. Mom. It is your home. This is your family. I think the fact that Dad’s sibling signed off on the refresh is a peace offering, too. Yeah, I just hope that everything goes well and that everyone loves the house, especially your father. He will, deep down. Way, way deep down. I’m kidding. But Harrison and I can’t wait to see it. Well, Harrison and I can discuss it over hot chocolate tonight while you have your date with Claire. Thanks, Mom. You saved me. Sweetheart, you must know that I’ve known Kyle Abbott since he was a baby. I know how the Abbott’s work. In fact, I warned your mother against her relationship with Billy Boy Abbott, that idiot. She finally got rid of him. From what my mom tells me about Billy, he doesn’t sound like Kyle at all. What do you mean? I disagree. CLAIRE: I could tell. What I’m asking is that you don’t do anything to make your point. You’re over 21. You make your own decisions. You make up your own mind. Okay? Just know where I stand. Okay. You can disagree. But nothing else? No. Nothing else. So I have your word? Oh, yeah.

I’ve got this.

Please, you’re my guest. At lunch and in Genoa City. I insist. Okay, I’ll get the next one. I hope there is one. Yeah. I’m glad we did this, man. Me too. Looks like your understudy is trying to fill in for me now. What’s that? Oh, no. I’m sure that… Just joking. Just joking. Well, this is a nice surprise. Let me introduce you to Damian. This is my brother. Audra, hi.

Hey. So nice to meet you.

Thanks. And it’s so nice to see you two together. I thought you were on your way back to LA. I still am.

Just on a later flight.

Huh. So, what are you up to, Audra? Holden hates airplane food, so I agreed to have lunch with him. And I offered to pay, but she insisted we go Dutch. Which is quite the statement, considering I’m out of a job. What I really liked is an update on Amy’s meeting with the oncologist. Just got word they’re on their way to Chicago to run some tests. Amy’s agreed to that? I mean, that’s huge. I’m so pleased for her. And you must be, too. It’s progress. Sorry to eat and run, but…

Please don’t go on my account.

No, no, no. I have some things to take care of. But I’ll be in touch.

Yeah. Glad to hear it.

All right. You got a second?

Uh, of course.

Yeah, come on. What the hell are you doing? Oh, gosh. Next time, stop me from talking your ear off. Oh, all those wonderful things you said about my grandson and my son. That was rough. Well, Harrison is my favorite topic. Yeah, I could see that. Listen, the other topic, your grandfather. I know sometimes it’s difficult to… You know, it’s not easy to confront all the damage that my grandpa can cause, but I do understand. And Kyle and I are very much in sync on this. I’m glad to hear that. Good to know that two people I adore have found their way past some harsh feelings. I was a little worried there for a while. You don’t ever have to worry about Kyle and me. We have the kind of history where… nothing can come between us for too long. To know that we have your support means everything to me. Thank you, Grandpa, for taking the time to speak with me. You’re welcome, my sweetheart. So just know that you can always come to me and ask me directly, all right? I don’t want the Abbots to fill your beautiful head with nonsense, all right? My aunt said enough horrible things about everyone I love to last a lifetime, but it doesn’t matter. And the Abbots would never try to come between us. They know that it’s not possible. Sweetheart, there’s one thing you must understand about the Abbots, okay? They envy us. They envy our success. They envy the success of our company. And they envy our closeness. Do you understand? That has been the case ever since Jack Abbott became the head of the family. Okay? Remember that.

Come here.

All right. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to take care of a few things before I’m on grandma duty. Text me to coordinate the Harrison handoff. And I will make sure to load him up on sugar before he gets to you. Get him all hyped up. You know me. I don’t scare easily. Kyle, hi. You didn’t make other plans for tonight, did you? Tons. Yeah, I’m all booked up. No. Why? Because I want you all to myself. Thank you. Look, we didn’t come to this town to play Holden. I know that. It doesn’t look like it. Damian, it’s all good. You got a lot on your plate I’m not about to have. But you are, okay? You’re supposed to be landing at LAX right now, focusing on business, so I can deal with this. I’m handling things from here. No, what you need to do requires in-person discussions. And you know it. And the delay won’t change that. No, this is my business, okay? My call. The plan was for you to go back and do what needs to be done. Instead, you walk in here with Audra Charles? Look, this trip is an excuse to get back with your ex. According to her, she was never with me, so she can’t be my ex. Are you listening? Yeah, I hear you. This is complicated enough, okay? I’m here because of my mother and my half-brother, who is clearly involved with Audra. You don’t see the issue with that? It doesn’t seem to bother you that Lily Winters was Nate’s cousin? Excuse me? Just commenting. It’s none of my business. Stay away from Audra. Stay away from all of this. Go back to Los Angeles and do the job I pay you to do.

Hello, my love.

Hello. I went by the house. Progress is excellent, but no, I won’t tell you anything else. I’m starting to think this cover of secrecy is a good thing if it’s gonna keep you this happy. Oh, it’s not just about the house. There’s more? Yeah, we have big plans tonight. Oh, I didn’t know. Neither did I, but it’s something that we haven’t done for quite a while. Um, a concert, an evening of dancing, a trip up to the cabin? Better. We’re watching Harrison. Well, not what I was expecting, but yeah, that sounds great. How’d that happen? Um, well, Kyle made it clear that he was missing time with Claire, and we haven’t spent time with Harrison lately, so there you have it. Oh, sounds like a wonderful plan. For everyone. Well, not everyone’s gonna be happy about it, especially the Kyle and Claire part. Uh, who could possibly object except for Victor, and who cares what he thinks? I was thinking Summer. No, no, no, she’s, um, taken care of. She’s speaking with Tokyo or something, so Harrison is all ours. What about Kyle? Well, he’s going to be with… Wait, is Claire the problem? I have this nagging thought. Summer might have decided she wants Kyle back. I just hope you didn’t book a sitter because of me. Nope. Well, my dad and Didi will take Harrison tonight so we can have our date night as planned. Oh. I hope they don’t mind. KYLE: No way. She volunteered, practically insisted. Couldn’t understand why I hadn’t asked her sooner, so when I told her that I miss seeing you, she made the offer. That’s so sweet of her. She’s our cheering section, and I, for one, am grateful. So am I. I can’t wait. It’s always very nice to run into you. It gives the day a little jolt of excitement. It does. But I promise I won’t sit too closely or ask you to come upstairs. But I know you have work to handle, not to mention things with Damian and Amy. You’re in a very good mood. Like I said, because I got to see you. [phone ringing] Gotta take this. So, uh, you mind waiting for me? Absolutely. Sorry about that. Everything okay with Damian? He reminded me of some business I need to get on right away. Meaning you have to go back to Los Angeles right now. How about lunch when I get back?

Holden…

Come on. Give me a call if you make it back to town. Safe travels. Sorry I had to take that call. Well, I’ll leave you two to your lunch. There’s no need for that. I’ll have to take a rain check. Got a plane to catch. Take care. Bye. NATE: Okay. So, what’s really going on with you two? ANNOUNCER: Next week on The Young and the Restless… When I look at you, I am reminded what it really feels like to be completely happy. If I thought I had a shot, I’d ask you to marry me right now. Hmm. That’s strong. I guess James Bond is a little tougher than me. Somehow, I doubt that. Oh, my God. What is it? What’s wrong?

What’s wrong?

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Kyle. You meeting someone for lunch? I just grabbed a quick bite to eat before I head back to the office. I’m getting mine to go. You should have texted me. I would have grabbed it for you. I mean, we do sort of live together again. Right. One big, happy family at the Athletic Club. Harrison is sure enjoying it. Spending one night in my suite and the next in yours is like having a slumber party every night. How much longer are the renovations on the Abbott house gonna take? Not too much longer, I hope. I’ll be glad when it’s finished and we can get home. Have you heard any news about Phyllis? No, Not since that one phone call from the burner phone. I’ve been trying to convince myself not to worry. Trying to convince myself that everything’s gonna be okay. But I can’t deny how odd this whole thing is. Because she hasn’t called again? Yeah. I mean, if she really is just on a business trip, why hasn’t she replaced her phone by now? That’s a good point. It’s just after everything, with Heather and Mom in the hospital, she knows how worried we would be. And I don’t think that she would put us through that nightmare, you know, at least not intentionally. It just makes me feel like… maybe something really bad really did happen. Hey. [Summer sniffles] AMY: I mean, I can hardly believe it. I feel like I finally made a connection with my son again. That’s wonderful, Amy. Exactly what we were hoping for. Now, come on. I’m not deluded that, you know, everything is suddenly perfect. But…we reminisced, you know, cried about the past. I mean, we talked about the misunderstanding between us, pain and grief that we both felt over the years as a result. It…

Sounds intense.

Yeah. But we share good memories, too. It just seems that… [exhales] It might be that he is willing to give me the benefit of the doubt, you know, and maybe even try to find his way to forgiveness. What more could you ask for? Ah, there is one more thing. He did speak about getting to know you better, too. Well, um, I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear all this, Amy. And relieved. You and me both. Especially considering, ooh, how much anger he carried along with him when we lost Jackson. I didn’t know what to expect. His first reaction to being tracked down? It wasn’t positive. I expected as much. I kept a lot of secrets from him that he suddenly had to process. True, but he’s been pretty mysterious himself. I wouldn’t have been surprised if he’d left Genoa City and we never heard from him again. Mysterious? [chuckles] Why do you say that? Did you learn something about Damian that I don’t know? Hello, Lily. Always good to run into you. Damian. Damian Kane, this is my brother, Devon Winters. Yes. The famous Devon Winters. Nice to meet you. Good to meet you, too. I don’t know about this famous stuff. Well, you know, as soon as I thought I was being offered a position at Winters, Inc., I did my research. I wanted to know more about the company, more about you and your cousin. And I gotta say, your success is quite impressive. Well, thank you very much. I appreciate that compliment. And for the record, I wasn’t aware of Nate’s offer until after the fact. I’m not surprised, since the job was bogus to begin with. But, hey, there’s no reason for me to hold any of that against you. Well, good. Do you mind if I ask you a question then? Yeah. Feel free. I have nothing to hide. Yeah? You sure about that? ‘Cause last I checked, your name isn’t Aristotle Dumas, which means you don’t own any of the companies that you claim to own. I did learn something about Damian, and it’s something you need to know. Okay. Lily did some investigating on her own. Well, a deeper dive. I’m almost afraid to ask. What did she find out? Damian doesn’t actually own Danglar and Monte Cristo. It turns out they’re really owned by a man named Aristotle Dumas. And who is he? No one knows, really. Dumas is known by reputation in certain circles, but keeps a low profile. Some people believe it’s a front name for a conglomerate. At the very least, this person or entity has gone to great lengths to make it seem like Damian owns these two companies when, in fact, he’s just the CEO. Well, on one hand, I’m relieved to hear this. I was worried about how Damian got enough money to buy these companies in so little time. But on the other hand? On the other hand, it’s just odd that he would agree to be a front for this Dumas person. [sighs] What did my son get himself into? I have to wonder, too. Did you ask Damian about it? I only found out last night while you two were at dinner. [clears throat] But… we shouldn’t worry just yet. There are plenty of reasons a reclusive mogul like Dumas would set his businesses up this way. We shouldn’t automatically assume the worst. If you say so.

You’re skeptical?

Yeah. I’m a mother. I will always worry about my son. But you’re right. Until we get all the information, I’m just gonna have faith that everything is gonna be okay. And from what I can tell, you know, Damian is doing quite well for himself.

True.

Yeah. And your dinner with him last night went better than we could have imagined. Yes. I also have some more good news for you. [chuckles] Don’t tell me. I won the lottery. I hope so. Remember my oncologist friend from Chicago I told you about? Mm-hmm. Well, she cleared her schedule and has agreed to come see you today. Today? She’s gone over your medical records and wants to discuss treatment options. Think you feel up for it? I am up for anything and everything that is going to give me more hope. Oh, I see the investigation continued even after they tracked me down. Well, that was me. I felt compelled to investigate you further. It’s funny. You didn’t mention that at dinner. Well, I did tell you that Devon and I are very protective of our family, and we just couldn’t get over the fact that you sent an imposter in your place to meet Nate. Yeah, I explained all of that, okay? I was suspicious of your cousin’s outreach to me from the very beginning. So I was simply being cautious, not nefarious. Well, I wonder if all of your caution has to do with your questionable business dealings. Look, whatever you think your investigation turned up, believe me, you don’t have anywhere near the full story. Well, listen, we get that sometimes there’s good reason to keep corporate connections under wraps, all right?

Exactly.

What I don’t get is that you obviously wouldn’t have taken the job at Winters even if it were real, ’cause you clearly don’t need it. Okay. What’s your question? My question is, why would you pursue something that you thought was a scam? And what were you looking to find by coming to Genoa City? Information. Nate’s offer came out of nowhere. And nothing about it matched my background or my résumé. In fact, everything about it raised red flags, so… I suspected that something more had to be going on. And what do you know, I was right. Yeah, that doesn’t justify your deception, though. And why wouldn’t you just confront our cousin? I believe you’re only asking because, like Lily, you want to protect your family. But despite whatever you think you dug up about me, I have no secret agenda. Well, then why all the subterfuge? Hey, I’m the one that’s playing catch-up here, okay? I just learned that almost everything I thought I knew about myself and my family was based on a lie. So whatever it is you’re wondering about me and my behavior, just know that I’m wondering the same things about you. [laughs] I don’t think it’s the same thing. No, actually, it’s worse, okay? Because I just found out I have a brother I never knew I had. And after years, I’ve been unexpectedly reunited with my mother, only to find out that she’s dying. So it’s pretty obvious the wrong person is in the hot seat here. Hi. Claire. What a nice surprise. Hi, Claire. Is something wrong? Did you hear something from Phyllis? There’s been no more news. And the more time goes by, the more upsetting it is to Summer. I’m really sorry to hear that. I hope everything’s gonna be okay. I’m sure you’ll hear something soon. Yeah, I hope so, too. Are you gonna be all right? Yeah. Yeah. Sorry. Just going through it all again kind of got to me. And you’re a friendly ear. Always. If you’re sure you’re gonna be okay. Yeah, positive. It’s all good. And I need to get back to the office. What are you doing here? Nikki has a business lunch that she wanted me to sit in on. She thinks it’ll be a good learning experience for me. Nikki’s right. The more you soak up about Chancellor’s business, the faster your meteoric rise to the top will be. Claire, are you already vying for a promotion? I didn’t realize how ambitious you were. At least in the corporate world. I’m actually finding it quite exciting. I guess I’m still surprised that you gave up on your dream of working with children. I mean, you made it seem like you were so passionate about it when you were Harrison’s nanny. I loved every minute of that job. Which is why I’m so grateful that I’ll still get the chance to hang out with him. He’s grateful, too. We both are. Spending every day with Harrison was the best. It really helped center me after all that trauma with Jordan. And you helped him heal, too. But now that I’m back in the corporate world, I’m surprised how comfortable and energized I feel.

Oh, you know what that means?

What? You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. I guess that’s why I feel more and more comfortable in my new life each day. I’m finally where I belong. I guess anywhere would be better than the hell that Jordan put you through, making you do all of those horrible things to our family. It’s so much more than that. For the first time in a long while, I’m not grasping onto something out of desperation. I don’t think anyone’s accusing you of that. Yeah, of course not. Well, Claire, you beat me. [laughs] Always be early to a business meeting. One of your rules. Summer, any word from Phyllis? I’m afraid not. [sighs] No word from Sharon either. I assume that you’ve heard that they found her car at Cassidy First, right? Yes. Very concerning. I’m just hoping that there’s some harmless explanation and that this will all be over soon. There you go. Stay positive. Knowing your mother, I’m sure she’s getting ready to make her grand entrance any moment. I hope so. Kyle, I’m going back to the office, too. My car’s been giving me some trouble. Do you mind giving me a ride? Sure. Yeah. No problem. All right. I’m just going to grab my food.

Bye, Grandma.

Bye, hon. Good luck in your meeting. See you at dinner. I’m already looking forward to it. [kissing] Is everything all right, Claire? That’s great. I was hoping you’d be open to meeting Dr. Kelly. She is one of the leading oncologists in this area. Everything is going so well, I’m just afraid to hold out hope. This field is moving quickly. It’s hard to keep up with all the advances, but she is on the cutting edge. So if you don’t mind, I’m gonna remain hopeful. Really? I’m a believer in positive thinking combined with great science. And with Carol– that is Dr. Kelly–we have both. I admit, I am flooded with positive vibes from you and Audra. Now all you have to do, just join in. You two are so wonderful. I am profoundly grateful for all your support. And now that I know that there’s a chance that Damian and I can heal, I am going to cling to as much time as I possibly can get. Which is why I’m eager for you to see what she thinks about your case. If I could just get a few more months, maybe a year, I’ll do whatever it takes. Even if that means thinking positively. Now, that’s what I’m talking about. I know I haven’t been very good at this lately, but…things are looking up in so many ways. Why not believe in this miracle, too, right? If modern medicine can extend your life, I’d be thrilled to help make that possible. Whether this works or not, you have already done so much for me. More than I can ever deserve.

Bring it in.

[chuckles] Bring it in. [exhales] Okay. You’re right. You have had a lot to deal with. And we’re not accusing you of anything either. No. Our curiosity and our concern comes from a place of love for Nate. I get it. I do. And I’m not being defensive here, okay? But it’s been so much for me to take in. And you suggesting that I can’t be trusted, it’s a bit ironic, considering how I got here in the first place. Sorry, guys. I have to take this. Why don’t we have a seat? Listen, I know that you probably don’t know this, but you and I actually have a lot in common. How so? Well, I didn’t know who my biological father was for most of my life growing up. Hmm. Well, from my research, I thought you were adopted by Neil and Drucilla Winters as a teen, so you had to know that he wasn’t your bio dad. I did, yeah. I did, for sure. And Neil and Dru took me in, and they gave me a home. But my biological mom always lied to me about who my dad was. So it wasn’t until later in life that I found out.

Tucker McCall.

That’s right. And I tell you this to say that I can relate to the confusion that you’re feeling. Thanks, man. I appreciate you sharing that with me. I still don’t trust you completely. ‘Cause even though I can sympathize with everything you’re going through, you know, the way you’ve operated has been questionable, to say the least.

The way I’ve operated?

Yeah. What about your cousin? Well, you’re the one that sent an imposter to get information while you could stay hidden, right? And then you told everybody that you own two companies when you really don’t own them. You’re just the CEO. And on top of hiding your connection to Aristotle Dumas, when we confronted you with the truth, you didn’t really want to talk about it. So I hope you can understand that I’m not gonna be very quick to let you off the hook. [scoffs] Okay, fine. To be fair, both Nate and I have been a little guilty of deception, so… Sure. But at least we know what Nate’s motives are, right? You, not so much. And it makes me curious as to why you have so many things that you’re keeping secret. I honestly don’t think I need a motive other than curiosity and a deep need to protect my personal privacy. Besides, I was the one that was contacted with a lie. So is it any surprise I’d want to know why? Well, no, but why wouldn’t you just come straight out and ask? Okay. And you think Nate would have just come clean? Well, I guess we’ll never know, will we? Shouldn’t we be past the point of distrust by now? I am. And I have every reason to be suspicious of Nate and my mother, but I’m still here willing to talk things through. Nate and my mom are open to that. Why aren’t you and Lily on the same page? If you really want to know, I’ll be blunt about it with you. There are just things about your story and your past that don’t add up to me. That being said, I’m still willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. I guess that’s the most I could ask for. At least you’re being candid about where you stand, and I appreciate that. Yeah. I’ve never been one to hold back how I feel, so you can always count on me being blunt and direct with you. [laughs] Thanks for the warning. And thank you for joining me for dinner the other night. Perhaps we could do it again sometime soon. Maybe. When did you have in mind? The sooner the better. How about tonight? Well, my appointment just texted me. He’s running a little late, so we can use the time to talk. I prepped the meeting brief for you, so I’m actually pretty up to speed about the goal of the lunch. I’m not talking about work. When I came in here, I felt that there was some awkwardness in the air. Is there a problem between you and Summer? Why would you say that? Very little gets past me. Really, it’s– it’s nothing, Grandma. Now, darling, I thought by now you would be so comfortable with me that you would talk about anything. Even though Summer is your granddaughter, too? I don’t play favorites. I love all of my grandchildren equally. I get the feeling that Summer’s not happy about my relationship with Kyle. Well, honey, that’s not surprising. I mean, she and Kyle have shared a lot together, including a child. They have a long history, yes, I know, and they’ll always be connected by Harrison. Yes, but that doesn’t mean that there’s anything more to it than that. Are you worried that Summer wants Kyle back? I don’t know, but I… get the sense that there’s something more going on. Do you think it’s possible that Grandpa is urging Summer to reconnect with Kyle? You were awfully quiet on the ride over here. Was I? You still concerned about your mom, or is there something else on your mind? What else would it be? I keep getting the feeling that you’re upset about my relationship with Claire. So tell me, is this going to be a problem? Uh, how about I check my calendar and I will get back to you? [chuckles] You know, I hear they have calendars on phones now. Hmm. Fine. Consult your planner, and I’ll just keep hope alive that a “yes” is coming, so call me. I’m sure my number’s in your Rolodex. Well, sorry I had to take that call. What did I miss? What you walked in on was pretty much the gist of it. But I wasn’t as forgiving of the man as you seem to be. Yeah. I noticed. Why did you tell him what we know about Dumas and his companies? You saw how hard Nate came down on me for getting involved. It’s like, why would you open up to him about all of that? I don’t know. I just felt compelled to, ’cause like you heard me say, there’s a lot of things that I just don’t trust about the guy, and it’s concerning that he seems to be winning you over. Look, I don’t have a problem with you dating Claire. You have every right to live your life how you want with whomever you want. Glad to hear it. I still get the feeling there’s something more at play here. Look, Kyle, I– I care about you.

Hmm.

Okay? How could I not? So, yeah, I will admit that there’s some residual protective feelings when it comes to you. I just don’t want to see you get hurt, that’s all. If that’s all it is, then please let it go. My parents have worrying and overprotection cover, so the last thing I need is for you to jump on that bandwagon. I get that. But where this is concerned, I see their point.

Come on, Summer.

No, you come on. You seriously aren’t at least a little bit worried that my grandpa’s going to try to mess things up for the two of you? He’s clearly not a fan of your relationship. Victor’s opposition doesn’t scare me. Yeah, but do you really want to put yourself through that? You know how my grandpa can be when he doesn’t get his way. Your grandfather is not going to run my life, or Claire’s, for that matter. What about Harrison? Have you thought about how this could impact him? No. I’m not about to let Victor’s opinion of my relationship impact Harrison in any way. And I don’t give a damn if I have his approval or not. I’m surprised you would suspect your grandfather of such a thing. It’s no secret that Grandpa has gone to great lengths in the past to protect people in this family from the people they’ve chosen to love. Mm, he has been known to take things a bit far on occasion. From what you and Mom have told me, it’s more than a bit. Have you actually seen anything that would make you think that he’s trying to push Summer back with Kyle? No. Not specifically. And I hate that the thought even entered my mind. But, you know, Grandpa has been so adamant about not wanting me to be with Kyle. And Grandpa and Summer are so close. Well, yes, of course they are. I mean, you’ve seen how protective Victor is of his family, and she is his granddaughter, but so are you. I know, Grandma. But lately Summer seems so…emboldened when it comes to Kyle, and I can’t help wondering what’s behind that. Hey, did your work call go okay? Nothing I can’t work out. What are you so engrossed in? I’m actually doing research on your oncologist friend. Seems like she is quite well-known and highly respected. Only the very best for you, as promised. [chuckles] She’s exactly that. Her qualifications are very impressive, and then some of the results she’s achieved has made me hopeful. Like I said, there’s lots of progress being made all the time. And Dr. Kelly’s research is responsible for several recent breakthroughs. Well, I’m trying not to get overly optimistic. I can’t afford to let my expectations get unreasonably high and then disappointed. And I don’t want to give you false hope. We need to take this one step at a time and see where it leads. [knocking] That’s probably her now. [clears throat] Darling, you know that Summer’s concerns about you aren’t new. She had issues with you before you and Kyle ever got together. I know. It took her a long time to trust me with Harrison. And I thought once she saw how wonderful you were with him that those feelings would dissipate. So did I. But Summer has never let me forget my past. And it’s almost like she’s been more aggressive since Kyle and I have grown closer. Aggressive in what way? Like she’s using their history as husband and wife and as Harrison’s parents to reconnect with him and drive a wedge between us. You don’t honestly believe that. I don’t know. Maybe I’m just being insecure and paranoid. Leftover vestiges of what Jordan instilled in me. Oh, and you’ve worked so hard to get past that. I have. But maybe some of it’s still ingrained in me. All right, well, I’m impressed at your determination to stand up to my grandpa. But many have tried and most have failed spectacularly. Victor may have gotten me fired at Glissade. But that was different. He doesn’t have the power to fire me as Claire’s boyfriend. You sure about that? Look, I hate the pressure that Claire’s under, but she’s strong enough to stand up for herself, and she’s not about to be bullied into a breakup that she doesn’t want. And as for Harrison, do you really think I would let Victor’s manipulations affect our son? Kyle, I know that you would move heaven and earth to protect Harrison. Mm-hmm. But everyone knows how far Victor Newman is willing to go to stop something he opposes. You’re really not worried at all about how bad it could get? I mean, is this really worth it? It’s more than worth it. Kyle, are you actually falling in love with Claire? Look, I’m not saying that you’re wrong to be cautious about Damian, but I kind of see his point where he said that he felt the same way about us that we feel about him. I can see how he would think that we’re being untrustworthy. And I’d agree if we were blatantly and obviously hiding something from him. But we’re not. Our cards are on the table. Yeah, I guess that’s true. And it’s why I wanted him to be aware that we knew about his lies when it comes to his business affairs. Why? You wanted to see what he would do? Yeah, and I think it was pretty telling that he went straight into defense mode and started playing the victim. There’s a lot more secrets that Damian has than what we’ve uncovered. And as much as Nate claims that he doesn’t trust the guy, I know that he wants things to work out, especially for Amy’s sake, ’cause he’s hoping that she’s gonna have this reconciliation with her son before it’s too late. Which is all fine and great. But I do feel like that’s blinding Nate to the bigger picture here. I know, but I kind of understand how he feels. And I feel for Amy, too. She should be able to spend her final days with her son. Sure she should. And I’m not saying that this whole Damian situation is bad. I’m just saying that we shouldn’t trust everything the guy says to us. Well, look, I’m glad that you’re leaving some room for doubt, but I will say I have spent a bit more time with Damian. You know, we shared a meal, and I got to get a feel for him. And that was after Victor informed me of his deception around his business connections. But I really don’t feel like he’s dangerous. Well, I never implied that he’s dangerous, but I’m wondering why you are going out of your way to defend him and make excuses. In spite of everything we just talked about, you still want to go have dinner with him. Is there more going on? What do you mean, is there more going on? I mean, is this turning into something personal for you? NATE: Damian, uh, this is a surprise. Hey. I was hoping to find my mother. Please. You found me, I am happy to say.

So good to see you again.

You, too. I was just telling Nate what a lovely time I had last night. I enjoyed it, too. In fact, I was hoping that we could do it again. Can I treat you for lunch? I would love nothing more to spend more time with you, but I’m actually meeting the cancer doctor that Nate recommended. Hopefully, she has some new options that we can discuss. So, this is the specialist you told us about. She cleared her schedule to come see Amy today. Oh, man. That’s great. Thanks again for using your connections to arrange this. And lunch can absolutely wait for another time. This is clearly far more important, so… Thank you. Devon, I just met the guy, okay? There’s nothing personal going on. I’m just as curious about him as you are. And I’m definitely not ready to trust him either. Then why are you willing to spend so much time with him? What’s the harm in getting to know him better? He’s Nate’s brother. And I have a lot of unanswered questions, and I feel like this is a way to get answers without scaring him off. And that’s all it is, in spite of Nate asking you not to get involved? We have our business and our family at stake. We’re already involved, and I’m not gonna let Nate sideline me that easily. All right, that all sounds fine. I just have to ask if it’s more than that, ’cause I would hate to see you get close to this man and become personally involved only to have our worst suspicions come true. Thank you so much for coming, Carol. I know how busy your schedule must be. Anything for you, Nate. Then let me introduce you to Amy Lewis, whose medical records I sent. And this is her son, Damian. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Kelly. And I’ll be very grateful for anything you can do for my mom. Thank you for coming, Doctor. I hope Dr. Hastings explained this is a preliminary meeting. I made it clear you need to gather more information to update the records I sent. Yeah. Nate has explained everything to me, and I am happy to share whatever you need. Why don’t we go grab some lunch while they talk? Why not? Now, Claire, you listen to me. You are a strong, intelligent, beautiful young woman, and you don’t need to feel insecure about anything. It seems that you and Kyle have a good relationship. So hang on to that as long as it makes you happy. But what about Summer? What if I can’t hold on? I love Summer as much as I love you. But I can’t deny that she has some of her mother’s…drive, if you will. And she can be a bit of a bull in a china shop sometimes, but you can’t let that intimidate you. I guess I just have to accept the fact that Summer will always be in Kyle’s life. Yes, she will. But I believe that things will start to settle down soon, and the three of you can learn to live happily as a blended family. I mean, that is what you want and deserve, right? To be happy. That’s what I want more than anything. Well, I promise you, I will do everything in my power to make sure nobody takes that away from you. Not Victor, not Summer, not anybody. Thank you, Grandma. It really means so much to have your support. My darling, you will always have my support. KYLE: In love? Honestly… I don’t know if our relationship has reached that stage yet, but I can see it getting there. And the last thing I want to do is force anything. Claire and I just want to let things develop naturally and see where it leads us. Even with my grandpa ready to do everything he can to stop it? Even with that. I just– I hope you’re being sincere, that me being with Claire isn’t an issue for you. Kyle, I already have so much on my plate right now. Work. Harrison. Everything that’s going on with my mom. I can barely handle all of that. So, no, I’m not wasting any time thinking about you and Claire. So you can just put that out of your mind completely. That’s exactly what I was hoping you would say. I’ll meet you in the car. Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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