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Y&R Update Friday, February 4 2022

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Abby and Chance were at home getting ready to go to Mariah and Tessa’s party. She noted that they hadn’t been to a party since his welcome home gathering, which she knew was a rough night for him. He said it wasn’t easy, but he was glad he had her to lean on. She’d need to lean on him tonight, because she expected that everyone was going to have comments and questions about the custody agreement. He promised to do what he could to handle it. Abby told Dom he’d have the best time with Louise while his Mommy and Daddy celebrated Aunts Mariah and Tessa. She said she’d read him a bedtime story if he was awake when she got home. Abby got concerned and called Chance over. She thought Dominic was breathing a bit too fast.

Later, the baby fell asleep, and he seemed fine to Chance, so he thought it’d be okay to leave him in Louise’s capable hands. Chance was proud of himself because it was the first time he’d gotten the baby to sleep.

Amanda finished a work call, then she and Devon held each other and swayed without music. She could feel the tension in his muscles, and she asked if he was having second thoughts about the party. He said he’d never Mariah and Tessa’s special night. He knew Abby and Chance would be there, and he hadn’t talked to them since they signed the custody papers. He hadn’t talked to a lot of people though, so he didn’t think it’d be awkward. She offered to field any questions people had, and she said she’d give them as much information as Devon wanted her to. He didn’t want to share any details at all, because he didn’t want to be in the spotlight on Mariah and Tessa’s night. Amanda thought thing would go smoothly. He said she was always looking out for him and the baby, and she said that was what an attorney was supposed to do. He thought it was more than that. He saw the way she looked at Dominic, and he noticed she got up and checked on him when she thought Devon was asleep. It surprised Devon. It surprised Amanda too. She’d never been that close to a baby before Dominic, and she thought he was a little miracle. She thought the baby liked her. Devon knew Dom liked Amanda. It was unlike anything Amanda ever experienced. She said he looked at you like you were the most amazing thing, and you wanted to be that amazing. She asked if that was what it felt like to be a parent. He thought so. It was new to him. She never had a parent when she was little, so it was new to her too, but she loved it. She kept imagining what Dominic would be like when she grew up. She asked if that was okay for her to say. He said it was more than okay.

Faith and Moses decorated Crimson Lights for the Tessa’s album launch party/engagement party for her and Mariah. Faith wanted to make sure everything was perfect for the guests of honor. Sharon came out of the backroom and told the teens that it was perfect. Noah showed up and admired the decorations, his gaze lingering on a large photo of Tessa with Mariah. Faith broke the trance by asking Noah’s artistic advice on the way she’d decorated it. He shared his opinion, which was positive. Nick came. Faith had a board with some of Tessa’s most romantic lyrics about Mariah, and the intention was for the guests to sign it and leave notes for the happy couple. She offered Noah first dibs at signing, but he said he didn’t know what to say. Moses suggested that Noah say he hoped Tessa and Mariah’s love lasted a thousand years. Nick told Noah he needed his help. Faith told Noah not to forget to write something. “I wish I could,” he muttered, then he went over to Nick.

Nick and Noah brought in a box, and Nick said they were copies of Tessa’s album, on vinyl, as God intended. They were party favors for the guests. Nick thought Noah did a great job on the album.

Rey came out of the back room. Moses let Faith know that the guests of honor were there. She briefly panicked because the other guests hadn’t arrived yet, but Moses said they could scatter and make the place look more full. Faith put a smile on her face and announced Mariah and Tessa’s arrival. Mariah and Tessa walked in from the patio with their hands over their eyes until Faith said it was okay to look. The fiancees thought the décor was beautiful, and they were moved by the fact that it was for them. Mariah said it was almost as beautiful as Tessa and they kissed.

There was a backdrop on the patio for photos, and Moses asked Noah to take the pictures. Noah declined, because he’d been drinking champagne. Nick offered, but Faith stepped in because he was bad at taking pictures. Mariah was relieved. Mariah and Tessa posed with silly props while Faith snapped he photos. Nick joked that if Mariah insulted him again, there would be no wedding gift. There was a large wrapped package from Kevin and Chloe, who’d broken the no-presents rule because they couldn’t make it to the party. The gift was a metal shield from Mariah and Kevin’s favorite series. Mariah thought it was the most Kevin gift ever. Tessa thought the gift was perfect, which made Mariah love her more.

Devon and Amanda arrived, and they wondered if she and Chance weren’t coming. Mariah and Tessa thought they’d be there. Mariah asked how the shared custody thing was going. Devon said they were just getting their feet wet. Mariah asked how Abby was doing. Devon said he was doing all he could to make it easy for Abby. Mariah shared that she and Tessa were hoping to adopt. Devon said adoption changed his life together. Amanda got emotional whenever she thought about a child finding a home. They both said Mariah and Tessa could come to them for questions about it. Mariah asked if anyone had heard from Chance and Abby. Rey said he talked to Chance about coming to work tomorrow.

Across the room, Faith told Noah that she might want to get a business degree. Abby and Chance arrived, and everyone said hello.

Devon, Mariah and Abby were together. Devon said he was afraid Abby and Chance weren’t coming, and Abby replied that it was hard to tear herself away from Dom. Mariah was happy Abby and Devon had made peace. Abby said this night was about Mariah and Tessa, not her and Devon. Devon agreed. Mariah continued that she couldn’t help but think of when they embarked on this adventure. She knew that things didn’t always go as planned, but she thought the bumps in the road made the Baby Chancellor crew’s bond stronger. She said they’d always be connected because of Devon and Abby’s child. Mariah said that Mariah would always be included in that. They all held hands, then Mariah said that they could get the party started now that the sappy stuff was out of he way. All the couples took pictures in front of he back drop. Afterward, Nick took pictures with Faith. He tried to get the solemn Noah to get int the photo, but he wouldn’t.

Sharon got Abby by herself and asked if Chance found a therapist. Abby said he declined therapy, but she noticed him connecting with Dom earlier, so she was optimistic.

Chance and Rey talked, and the partners teased each other. Afterward, Abby privately told Chance that he didn’t have to go to work tomorrow if he wasn’t ready, but he said he was.

Mariah ended up in a private talk with Noah. He said he knew Tessa told her some insanity about him having feelings for her. He wanted Mariah to know there was nothing to worry about, and he didn’t want her to hate him. She said she wasn’t upset with him, she was upset with herself. She hadn’t forgotten how she and Tessa got together in the first place. “The two of you were a couple,” she said to Noah. He told her that was a lifetime ago, and they’d moved on. She thanked him for forgiving her and for understanding. She loved him and couldn’t help hurting for him. Mariah couldn’t blame anyone for realizing Tessa was awesome. She just wanted him to be okay. He said he was, and he wanted her and Tessa to be ecstatically happy forever.

Nick asked how Abby was. He heard about the custody agreement, and it surprised him. She said it happened so fast, and she couldn’t handle interference from her family. She said Dominic would have more love in his life than he knew what to do with. Nick said if Abby was okay with it so was he. He was here if she needed anything. They hugged.

Sharon made a speech, saying they were here to celebrate the happy couple, and the music that was inspired by their love. Sharon called Tessa a musical genius. They played the album. Mariah said she heard music every time she kissed Tessa. The couples danced. Noah brooded in the background. People signed the lyric board. Abby wrote that she, Chance and Dominic, AKA Bowie, wished the fiancees a lifetime of love. Sharon said that Mariah and Tessa had been through so much, and they loved and supported each other through all of it, which made them an inspiration.

Noah wanted to make a speech, and Sharon suggested that he do it later, but he said he’d given this a lot of thought, and he knew what he wanted to say. Noah would never forget the first time he heard Tessa sing. It was the most beautiful thing he’d ever heard, and that was when he realized how special she was. He was so glad she found someone just as special to spend her life with. He said that love like that didn’t come around every day – there was a beauty in its strength. He said they should all be so lucky to find a love like Tessa and Mariah’s one day – they were made for each other and proof that dreams came true. He raised a toast. Abby said they had to find Noah someone to love like that. Mariah thanked Noah, then everyone else for being there with them tonight. Tessa siad they wouldn’t be where they were today if not for the support of all of them. Mariah was honored to be part of this loving group. Tessa thanked Mariah’s family for making her feel like she belonged. She especially thanked Sharon for teaching her about love and motherhood. Mariah was so excited to walk down the aisle to Tessa. Tessa didn’t realize they were having an aisle. Mariah said there were details to work out, but there would be a wedding.

Chance and Abby said goodbye and left. Tessa told Mariah that it would be them one day – running home to their little one.

Tessa saw Noah drew a heart on the lyric board.

Amanda and Devon said their goodbyes and left.

Faith pulled Mariah aside and asked if it was time. Mariah said this was the perfect time. Faith put on the music, and Mariah and Tessa danced. Tessa felt like she was dancing on a cloud. Sharon and Nick watched Noah with concern, and she said maybe it was a bad idea to put Noah through this. Nick felt bad for him too, and he went over and suggested they got to a movie. Noah turned back and stared longingly at Tessa.

When Chance and Abby got home, Louise said Dominic slept the whole time and didn’t even wake up to take his bottle. Abby seemed surprised. She knelt down by the playpen and called Dominic several times. She asked Chance if he thought the baby looked pale.

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Y&R Update Wednesday, February 2 2022

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Abby and Chance were at home discussing her decision to delay the meeting with Devon to sign the custody agreement. Abby said once the papers were signed, it couldn’t be undone. It hurt knowing she couldn’t see her baby whenever she wanted. He promised they’d get through this together. She said she’d miss Dominic on a molecular level and she couldn’t relax when he wasn’t around. He asked if she was having second thoughts. She said no. Dominic was just as much a part of Devon as he was of her, and she couldn’t deny them the chance to share their lives and love. Chance hugged Abby and told her she was a great mom and that Dominic would always know how much they loved him.

Devon and Amanda were at Society. He was eager to get the papers signed, and he was unaware that Abby had postponed the meeting. He hoped that once the papers were signed, they could put all the tension behind them. Amanda hoped this was a good start for the future. As they were leaving for their meeting with Abby and Chance, they ran into Christine, who told them about Abby’s decision. Devon realized Abby had texted him about it, but his phone had been on silent. Devon was worried Abby was backing out of the agreement. Christine said not to jump to conclusions. Abby texted again that she was ready to meet. Everyone went to the Chancellor house.

Abby brought Dominic downstairs. He was supposed to be at his music class with Louise, but Abby decided he should be here with his family on this important day. The papers were signed, and once they were filed with the court, they’d be official. Christine was impressed with the way they handled this. Amanda thought Dominic was lucky to have so many people who loved him. Chance looked at Abby and said he felt they were the lucky ones to have such a great little kid and a good friend. Christine left. Devon thanked Abby and Chance. He knew it hadn’t been easy, and he knew it would take awhile for him and Abby to get back to where they were. She smiled and said she was fine. Devon wanted to hold Dominic, and Abby handed him over. Devon played with the baby, while a smiling Amanda watched. It was clearly hard for Abby, and she squeezed Chance’s hand. Chance mentioned that Dominic missed his music class. Abby said he loved it when she sang the songs. Devon asked if he could download the music from the class, so he could hear what the baby liked. Chance said they’d get him a link. Amanda suggested that Devon could accompany Abby and Chance to the class. It was clear from Abby’s expression that she didn’t love that idea. However, when Devon said he didn’t want to impose, Abby said it wouldn’t be an imposition. Abby added that Louise was happy to help out when Dominic was over at Devon’s place. Devon thought it’d be good for Dominic to have a familiar face in both places. Chance asked if they wanted to discuss overnight arrangements, but Devon didn’t think they had to do that now. Devon gave Dominic to Chance and thanked Abby and Chance for the beautiful gift.

After the guests left, Chance told Abby he was proud of the way she handled things, though he joked his hand was numb. He told her she could hold onto him as tight as she wanted, and she said the same went for him. He wanted to make a tradition of making time for each other whenever Devon had Dominic. He said they could go on a date, relax, take the cooking class she’d been talking about and make up on lost time. It sounded perfect to her.

Abby watched Dom sleep. Chance kissed her and went to make lunch. Abby called Ashley and said signing the papers was the hardest things he’d ever done, but she knew it was right.

Lily and Billy were in her office. She had a busy work schedule ahead, and she also wanted to see Devon after he signed the custody agreement. Lily had an interview with a reporter, and she said she’d find Billy in his office after she finished. He let her know he was leaving work to run some errands. She wondered what he was doing, and he said she’d see. He blew her a kiss and left.

Lily went to the penthouse and welcomed Devon to parenthood. He said he’d be coming to her for advice. She said that Dom was young, so Devon should just cherish this time and not worry about the future. They looked at a photo of Neil. Devon used one of Neil’s pen to sign the paperwork. He wished Neil and Dominic were here right now, so they could all celebrate. “You have me,” Lily said. Devon replied that it meant to world to him. He was thinking about how it felt when Neil and Dru brought him into the family. The feeling of becoming a son to two incredible people changed his life and gave him a life. He had big shoes to fill. She had no doubt he would.

At the Grand Phoenix, Jack asked if Phyllis made her travel arrangements for Milan. She was leaving today, and she was excited to see Summer. Nick came in, but he didn’t overhear what was being said. Phyllis said she was going to get some information on the job before she made a decision. She said she’d tell Jack about the job when they had dinner together. Nick walked over and said he wanted to have a fundraising dinner for New Hope at the hotel. Phyllis was happy to help. Jack left. Phyllis told Nick about the possible move to Milan.

Jack and Billy met at Crimson Lights. Billy was glad Jack’s business trip went well. Jack said Kyle deserved most of the credit – he’d really stepped into his own as a leader. Jack was also proud of Billy for dropping the fight with Adam and joining Lily at Chancellor. Billy asked why it looked like Jack just lost his best friend. Jack filled Billy in on Phyllis leaving town. He said he was going to have a bit of a hole in his life. Billy got the sense that Jack was hoping he and Phyllis would get back together. Jack said that he and Phyllis couldn’t ever get things on track, and maybe it was a good thing. Even with the best of intentions, he and Phyllis could never really sustain things. He told Billy not to take it as a dig. Billy said it was hard not to take it that way. Billy asked what it was about Phyllis that created such chaos and conflict, while also generating passion and devotion. “She is one beautiful conundrum,” Jack replied.

Back at the penthouse, Lily had some ideas for Dominic’s room. Devon wanted to put a sound system in the room so the baby could listen to music. Amanda came home after filing the papers with the court. Devon didn’t know how he’d get through this without Amanda. Amanda looked forward to the adventure with him and Dominic. They kissed. Billy showed up with two bottles of champagne. One for now, and one for Devon to save and share with an adult Dominic when he graduated from college or joined Hamilton-Winters.

Billy and Lily gave Devon a photo album for the baby. It was inscribed with a card welcoming Dominic to the Winters family. Devon couldn’t wait to fill the book with memories.

Back at the hotel, Phyllis liked the idea of working with her little girl and living in Milan. Nick asked what about Jack. He thought Jack and Phyllis were going to rekindle things. Phyllis said they were friends, and Jack was encouraging her to pursue this. Nick was supportive, as long as Phyllis was doing this for the right reasons. He said a change of scenery might be exactly what she needed. Phyllis was put out because it seemed like everyone wanted her to leave town except Amanda and Michael. Maybe [Amanda and Michael are] my only really good friends,” she said. Nick just stared. Jack returned with a gift he’d bought for Harrison, but he’d accidentally packed it in his luggage. Nick told Phyllis to have a great trip and left. Jack asked if Phyllis had a good talk with Nick. Phyllis said it was great – Nick seemed supportive of her move. Jack noted that Phyllis didn’t seem enthusiastic. She said she wasn’t. She rushed over and hugged him. “Tell me to stay. Tell me I’m wanted. Tell me I’m needed. Tell me you still love me. Tell me we have a future together like we’re supposed to,” she cried.

Jack asked Phyllis if everything was alright, which snapped her out of her daydream. She’d never admitted she wasn’t enthusiastic about the move, hugged him or poured her heart out to him. Jack had a meeting, and he also hoped Phyllis found what she was looking for. He asked if he could do something. At first she said yes, but then she changed her mind. He looked forward to their dinner. He left. Phyllis called for a car to the airport.

At Crimson Lights, Tessa told Mariah that she looked amazing. They were going to be meeting with an adoption attorney later. Mariah had texted Noah earlier and asked if he wanted to meet them for coffee, but he didn’t reply. Mariah could see that Tessa had been freaking out about something for a few days and trying to hide it so she didn’t upset Mariah. Mariah asked if it was cold feet or adoption jitters. Tessa assured her that it was neither. Mariah reminded Tessa that they didn’t keep secrets. Tessa said she found Noah drinking alone the other day. Mariah said she’d been too caught up in her own life to notice something was wrong with her brother. Tessa revealed that Noah basically admitted to having feelings for her. Tessa reiterated that Noah had been drinking, and he had a bad breakup in London. She stated that his life was in major flux, so she thought he was just nostalgic and caught up in the moment. Mariah asked what Noah said, exactly. Tessa explained that Noah brought up the engagement and said when you loved someone you wanted them to be happy. He’d said he loved Mariah, but…

Mariah surmised that it was clear that Noah meant he loved Tessa.

Tessa noted that Noah didn’t specifically say he was in love with her. She didn’t think Noah intended to act on his feelings for her. Mariah knew Noah wasn’t malicious, so she believed he genuinely was happy for them. She wasn’t angry. She felt sorry for Noah. She suggested Noah fixated on Tessa because she was out of reach. Tessa thought that made sense – Noah knew she was happily and irreversibly spoken for, so nothing could come of it. “That’s what I thought about my feelings for you way back when and yet…,” Mariah noted. Tessa said that was different because Mariah was the love of her life, and they were inevitable. Noah walked in on the pair holding hands.

Noah walked over and teased Mariah and Tessa about treating Crimson Lights like their living room. Noah meant to text Mariah back, but he’d been busy at work. He was meeting Nick here. Mariah teased Noah back about sucking up to the boss. Mariah and Tessa shared that they were meeting an adoption agent. He wished them well and checked his phone, then he excused himself. Tessa was pleased that the dynamic with Noah hadn’t changed.

Nick went to Crimson Lights and talked with Noah about business. Noah had accomplished a lot, and Nick said Noah was working hard. He wondered if Noah was throwing himself into work to avoid something. Nick asked if Noah was okay and if this had anything to do with Tessa. Noah said he was okay. He went inside to get some coffee, and he asked Tessa and Mariah if they wanted anything. Tessa went with Noah.

Noah said he got a weird vibe from Tessa and Mariah earlier. “You told her, didn’t you,” he sighed. He asked what possessed her to do that. She said she had to tell Mariah, and she didn’t do it to hurt or embarrass him. Noah said that Tessa misunderstood what he said. She seemed skeptical. She said more than once secrets almost ruined her relationship with Mariah. Tessa wasn’t going to let that happen again. Mariah meant everything to her. Noah said he wasn’t a threat to the relationship. Tessa knew. Noah said he could only imagine what Mariah thought of him. Tessa assured him that Mariah understood. She said they all wanted things to go back the way they were before. She knew he need time to process this, but she said she and Mariah were okay with things. Tessa told Noah that this would pass. Tessa said her life with Mariah was about to get bigger and wonderful than Tessa deserved, and she didn’t want Noah to think he couldn’t be part of that. She said her kid would need his uncle Noah, and she knew the right woman was out there for him.

Nick came inside and wished Tessa and Mariah luck as they left for their meeting with the adoption guru. Nick wanted to check how Noah was doing. Noah lied and said he just got a text from a friend who wanted to meet up. He left.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, February 1 2022

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Nick and Faith were at Crimson Lights. Her college counselor had recently helped her narrow down her list of colleges, and so far Faith was leaning toward the University of Michigan. She looked forward to visiting it with Sharon in a couple weeks. She’d been thinking she might want to go into the fashion or beauty industry, like Summer and Victoria, and University of Michigan had a good business program. He asked where this interest in business came from. Faith really liked the econ class she took, plus she had a lot of businesswomen as role models and relatives – Victoria, Sharon, and Summer. Nick believed in Faith. Faith wasn’t sure she wanted to do this, but she wanted to explore it. He said she didn’t have to make a decision yet. She said Moses had his heart set on being a doctor, and then he changed his mind. He understood being inspired by her family, but he didn’t want them to have too much influence. He wondered if Victor had given her career advice. She said Victor didn’t say anything, but she looked up to him, and she thought he’d be happy she might follow in his footsteps. Nick was sure Victor would be thrilled.

Lauren met Michael on the patio at Crimson Lights. He was doing some work for Victor. She asked what Victor wanted. Michael wasn’t sure what Victor wanted, since Victor was often cagey about what he was up to. That was why Lauren was surprised Michael was so eager to go back to work for Victor. Michael said that Victor, like Lauren, kept life interesting. Michael was about to tell Lauren about a call he had with Fenmore, when he had to stop to do something for work. Lauren was resigned to it being like this from now on, but Michael said he’d set up boundaries to make sure he had a personal life. Nick came out as Lauren said that she’d hoped Michael would have a little more time between resigning as DA and going to work for Michael. Michael promised to make it up to Lauren. Nick was surprised Michael was working for Victor again. “Better you than me,” Nick stated.

Nick wished Michael and Lauren luck with the arrangement and left. Lauren wanted to know what Victor had Michael doing, since it seemed cloak and dagger. Michael brought up lawyer-client confidentiality. Lauren wasn’t sure she liked this new gig. Michael had to take a work call again.

At their home, Nikki asked Victor if Adam was going to work for Newman/Locke. Victor wasn’t sure. She asked what he’d do if Adam said no. Nikki knew Victor was disappointed in Adam, but she also knew he valued their father-son relationship, which had come a long way. He said he’d do anything in his power to maintain a good relationship with his son. She’d always be wary of Adam, but she didn’t want him and Victor to have a blow up. Nikki wasn’t surprised when Victor revealed that he had a plan B in mind, in case Adam didn’t stay at Newman Media.

Sally went to Adam’s office to see if he’d made a decision yet and offer another pep talk. He said he’d made up his mind, and she’d hear his verdict soon. He walked out.

At the Newman/Locke office, Ashland thought he and Victoria should discuss what would happen if Adam stayed on at Newman Media. Victoria was confident that Adam would never deign to work under her. She thought that he hadn’t quit yet because he was playing mind games. Adam showed up, and Victoria thanked him for all he’d done for the company and wished him best of luck with his future endeavors. Adam commented that Victoria was very sure of his decision, and she said that was because it would be the only one that made sense. He said to call him crazy then, because he was staying on. He was a team player, and he didn’t want to dump such an important piece of family legacy in her lap when she already had so much on her plate. Victoria welcomed Adam aboard. He noted that he’d been on board, so he should be welcoming her. Ashland wanted to make this a smooth transition. Victoria was sure Victor would be thrilled, since he worked so hard to protect Adam’s job. Adam thought his work spoke for himself. He said the success of Newman Media was enough to prove he knew what he was doing. He expected to maintain the same level of autonomy. Victoria wasn’t ready to grant that.

Adam thought they should ask Ashland’s opinion. Adam noted that Victoria didn’t seem to be consulting with Ashland about the company that was once his. Victoria said she and Ashland talked constantly. Adam was sure Ashland could see that he’d taken Cyaxares to new heights. Ashland sided with Victoria. He said Adam had done a good job, but once Newman Media merged with ChancComm, it’d be a larger division, so giving Adam instant autonomy might be a bit much. Victoria said Adam would have to prove he could run this larger company. Adam pointed out that he once ran Newman Enterprises. Victoria remembered. Adam said he looked forward to showing them what he was capable of.

Chelsea was at Society with Chloe. Chelsea complained that it was just like Victor to blindside Adam with this sale of Newman Media to Victoria. Chloe lamented that all their hard work at Newman Fashion might go down the drain. Chelsea thought their jobs would be safe as long as Adam stayed on at Newman Media. Chloe wasn’t so sure of that, and she hated leaving their fate in Adam’s hands. Chloe always worried about accepting a job from Adam. Chelsea wasn’t giving up yet, and she thought they needed to fight for their platform. Chloe was glad to hear that. Chloe put so much energy into this, mainly for Chelsea. Chloe felt like she owed Chelsea after all Chloe put Chelsea through. Chloe agreed that they shouldn’t let this obstacle get in their way. Chelsea said they didn’t have to leave their fate solely in Adam’s hands. She said they could go straight to the top.

Victoria was alone in her office when Chloe and Chelsea showed up. Chloe congratulated Victoria on the sale and said she hoped that Victoria honored their contract with Newman Media. Chelsea said they’d be happy to share their accomplishments and goals with Victoria. Victoria felt a connection to the platform because Sally made her wedding dress, but she intended to jettison Newman Fashion. Chloe and Chelsea protested, but Victoria had made up her mind. Victoria knew that Chelsea and Chloe eventually wanted to have their own label, and she said this way she wouldn’t’ be holding them up. Victoria thought the ladies were talented, but Newman/Locke wasn’t interested in the hassle and cost of creating a new clothing line. She wished them the best.

Chloe and Chelsea went back to Newman Media. Chloe suggested that they could keep the platform, minus the Newman Media name. Chelsea said they didn’t have financing. Chloe knew they’d get severance, and she said maybe they could use the money to shop around for a buyer for the platform. Or they could find investors. Chelsea said everything they’d done so far belonged to Newman Media, so it was Victoria’s intellectual property. Chloe said they could start from scratch, like they did before. Chelsea was open to that, but she didn’t want Sally to be part of their new platform. Chloe thought Sally was a proven asset, but Chelsea disagreed, and she said the downsides of Sally outweighed the benefits. “Why are you still so threatened by her when you and Adam are clearly over?,” Chloe asked. Chelsea said Sally couldn’t stay in her lane, and Chelsea had a feeling that Sally knew about the sale beforehand and didn’t warn them. Chloe asked if Chelsea had proof, and Chelsea said she saw it in Sally’s face. Chelsea said she and Chloe trusted each other implicitly. She asked if Chloe knew Sally well enough to trust her with their future.

Chloe and Chelsea arranged a meeting with Sally at Crimson Lights. Sally said they could just keep working and prove how invaluable they were. “I’m guessing Adam didn’t give you the head’s up this time?,” Chelsea said. Chelsea brought Sally up to speed – Adam was running Newman Media, and the fashion platform was being killed. “Adam would never do that to me – to us,” Sally replied. Chloe said Victoria pulled the plug. Sally didn’t think they should give up. She said Victoria liked her. Chelsea said they already tried to talk Victoria out of it. Sally asked what they were all going to do. Chloe said it was time for them to go their separate ways. Sally said they could start a new platform on their own and find another company to back them. Chelsea told Sally it was time to move on.

“I could’ve predicted that Chelsea would throw me overboard, but you too, Chloe?,” Sally asked. Sally noted that she and Chloe got the platform up and running while Chelsea was deciding whether or not she even wanted to join them. Chloe said she was as devastated by this as Sally was, she just thought it was time for them to cut their losses. Sally said that Chelsea and Chloe had enough money and people to rely on until they moved on to whatever it was they were planning to do. Sally though the others were conspiring to start something without her. “So what if we are? We don’t owe you anything,” Chelsea snapped. Sally said Chelsea and Chloe’s project would fail, because Sally was the one that made the fashion platform a success. She brought up the risks she took with Victoria’s dress. “Enough with the dress. It was one garment,” Chelsea shot back. Chelsea said Sally had some nerve predicting Chelsea and Chloe would fail. “You are a has-been,” Sally said to Chelsea, “and you are a fool to follow [Chelsea] around,” Sally told Chloe. “So good luck with Chelsea 22.0 or whatever number you’re at now,” Sally said before storming off.

Adam tracked Victor and Nikki down at Society and asked to join them. Nikki said they’d been eager to hear from him. Victor was pleased when Adam announced he was staying with Newman Media. Nikki adopted a stiff smile. Victor asked if Adam told Victoria. Just then, Victoria and Ashland arrived and went over to the table. Victoria said they should celebrate. Victor agreed to a toast. Adam smiled and said he couldn’t say no to champagne. “You might want to. You might tick off your new boss,” Victoria replied. She went to the bar. Ashland pulled Victor aside and said there were some changes he wanted to implement to strengthen Newman Media. Victor thought Victoria should be present for this. Ashland was sure Victoria would agree that, since his specialty was communications, he should take point on this. Victor said they should go back to the table, and they did. Victor raised a toast to to his two children and to all things Newman. Victoria and Adam didn’t look enthusiastic about the arrangement.

Adam said he looked forward to working with everyone, and he suggested that the key was staying out of each other’s hair. Adam had to go tell the Newman Media staff about the sale. Victoria told Adam to call her assistant to set up a meeting for him and Victoria, and he said he would. Ashland thought he and Victoria should go back to the office too. Victor wanted to discuss the transition of power with them next time they met. Victoria and Ashland left. Nikki said that was more civil than she expected. Victor said he knew what he was doing. Nick showed up, and Victor told him that Victoria and Adam had decided to work together. Nick didn’t know how Victor pulled it off. Nick said Victor had assembled all the troops – Victoria, Adam, Ashland and Nikki. Nikki added that Victor would be working there in and advisory role. “So many members of the Newman family working so closely together,” Nick said. He warned Victor to be careful what he wished for. Victor smirked.

Victor felt that having the family work together was a boon for the company. Nick hoped it went well, especially since there was another Newman who might become an executive. He told them about Faith’s plans, and he asked if Victor had anything to do with that. Victor said Faith had good sense. He suggested that one day, Faith might be able to convince Nick to work for the family business. Nick didn’t think that would happen. Victor was sure Nick loved working with Noah. Nick did enjoy it, but his concern with Newman/Locke was that there were a lot of cooks in the kitchen, and most of them thought they were the head chef. Nick’s takeout was ready, and he went to get it. Nikki thought Nick’s concerns were valid. She asked what Victor was talking to Ashland about. Victor said Ashland seemed to want to push through some changes without Victoria being there. “I knew it,” Nikki said. She thought the power dynamic between Victoria and Ashland was changing. Victor said it seemed that, now that Ashland could manage his illness, he wanted to exert more power and leverage. Victor wasn’t going to allow that. Nikki asked if Victor didn’t think Victoria could handle Ashland on his own. Victor said that was beside the point.

Nikki and Victor went home, she wanted to talk about how he was planning to take on a bigger role at the company than he’d indicated. Michael came to discuss business with Victor. Victor asked Nikki to leave. Nikki protested that she was the COO of Newman/Locke, but Victor still wanted her to go, so she did. Michael said there seemed to be some question regarding the legitimacy of Ashland’s cancer treatment. There was also some question regarding the legitimacy of the Peruvian clinic that Ashland went to for said treatment. Victor had been skeptical about this from the beginning. He thought it was odd that Ashland traveled all the way to Peru to look for a cancer treatment, when the best scientists were in America. He told Michael to dig deep.

Adam went back to his office and wistfully took it all in.

Back at the office, Ashland wondered if it had always been Victor’s plan to unite the family under the Newman corporate umbrella. Victoria said bringing the family together had always been one of Victor’s goals. Ashland wondered what Victor thought of his role – would he settle for being an advisor? Victoria said they needed to redefine Ashland’s role first. She thought their conversation from yesterday was unresolved. She wanted to know how he saw them specifically functioning. He wanted to take on a more active role, and he hoped she welcomed that. He told her to imagine what they could accomplish in a united front. She agreed, and she saw the sense in him having more control, since he was more familiar with some of the divisions that were previously part of his company. He was glad she saw things the way he did.

Elena and Nate were at the Grand Phoenix on their day off. He pictured the mountains of paperwork piling up on his desk at work. He didn’t realize how much administrative duties a Chief of Surgery would have. It made him wonder if he should take the job at Newman/Locke. Nate said Ashland suggested Nate could use his medical expertise to do good on a larger scale, and he even offered to mentor Nate on the private sector. Elena remembered that Nate took business classes in school. Nate said Ashland brought up AskMDNow, and Elena worried she was being replaced. Nate clarified that Ashland was talking about expanding AskMDNow. Nate didn’t feel as passionate about being of Chief of Surgery as he did about being a surgeon, but that didn’t mean he was ready to leave the hospital. Elena blamed herself for Nate not being able to do what he loved.

Nate didn’t blame Elena. He said he made his own choices, and he deserved the punch from Devon. She didn’t think he deserved the lasting consequences. He stated everyone, especially Devon, felt bad about that. Elena still wished she could go back and change things, but Nate said no regrets. He was happy with her, and Devon was happy with Amanda. He had a great life, and he didn’t long for the past because he was happy where he was now. He loved her.

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Victoria let Adam know Newman/Locke would be buying Newman Media. She proceeded to get under his skin, so he’d know what it’d be like to work for her. Adam confronted Victor about selling Newman Media without discussing it with him. Victor said he hadn’t lost faith in Adam. Adam suggested that he might quit, and Victor didn’t try to sway Adam’s decision one way or the other. Ashland decided that taking an active role at work was good for his health. Nate was dissatisfied with aspects of his new job. Ashland wanted to expand AskMDNow, and he offered Nate a job. Victoria was bothered that Ashland offered Nate a position without talking it over with her. He told her that if he saw a smart move for the company, he was going to act on it. Victoria said she’d given Adam a taste of what it was like to work with her, and she thought he’d quit. Chelsea and Sally clashed over work. Chelsea didn’t think it was a good idea for Sally to be the face of Newman Fashion. Sharon agreed to take Faith on a trip to see college campuses. Sharon hoped Faith would consider going to a local college. Faith confided in Rey that the idea of going to school in Europe appealed to her, and he told her that it was also good to stay near family. Chance was resistant to Abby’s belief that he should seek therapy. Chance thought he’d be better off if he went back to work. Abby tried to enlist Sharon’s help in convincing Chance to go to therapy, but Sharon said people had to choose to seek professional help. Chance talked to Chelsea about the custody agreement, and it resonated with her, because she gave Johnny up for adoption. Chance wondered if Chelsea thought giving Devon partial custody was a mistake. Chelsea thought Chance did the right thing. Chance told Rey about his plan to return to work. Rey wasn’t sure Chance was ready. Chance felt that if he saved a life as a police officer, it’d make up for the lives of his team that he lost. Rey and Sharon talked about Abby and Chance. The nanny brought Louise home. Adam told Sally and Chelsea that Newman Media was being sold. Chelsea sensed that Sally already knew, but Sally denied it. Sally tried to talk Adam into staying at Newman Media. She thoght he could turn the tables on Victoria, while she was distracted by the rest of her empire.

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Y&R Update Monday, January 31 2022

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Victoria went over to Newman Media and crowed about Victor agreeing to sell the company. Adam was caught off guard, because he had no idea it was a done deal. Victoria was sure Victor would’ve told him eventually. Adam said that Victor called him earlier, and he ignored it. He said he’d been busy running the company – the staff heard rumors. Victoria said that Adam could tell the staff that most of them would be able to keep their job. She pulled out a tape measure and began to take measurements for the interior designer, and he testily asked her to do that another time. She said she was sure he was eager to hear the details of the deal that was worked out without him. She said she had a lot to offer him as a mentor, and she hoped he looked forward to this as much as she looked forward to being his boss.

Adam went to the ranch, and Victor assumed he’d heard the news. Adam said Victoria just came over to rub his face in it, and Victor didn’t think that was necessary. Adam confronted Victor about making this deal without even consulting with him. Victor said he didn’t need Adam’s approval, and he said business was business. Adam didn’t think this was a big business deal. Adam asked if Victor had another agenda, and he wanted a straight answer, because he was getting sick of the games. Victor thought the deal was good because it was contingent on Adam remaining the head of Newman Media, and ChancComm. Adam thought that it was even worse that Victor negotiated on his behalf without even checking with him. Victor said that the business Adam was building would be stronger, and he’d be running the remains of Billy’s dream. Adam wanted to be valued enough to be included in decisions that affected his life. Victor stated that Adam could keep his job or quit, but the sale was going through. Adam took a stiff drink and asked why Victor suddenly did a 180. Adam felt like he and Victor used to be partners, but now Adam was a lackey. Victor said it wasn’t like that. Adam felt like Victor lost faith in him, and he asked if this was about the nonsense with Billy. Victor stated that mistakes were made. Adam argued that no damage was done, and now Victor sold the company out from under him. “If I lost faith in you would I have stipulated to Victoria that you stay in charge of Newman Media?,” Victor asked. Adam assumed this was another mind game. He said Nick told him he should get off the Newman merry-go-round. Victor thought there were times when you made decisions that affected the rest of your life. He stated that said Adam could stay at Newman Media and expand his sphere of power, or he could walk. Victor needed an answer soon. Adam nodded, then he left.

Nate met Ashland at Crimson Lights on the patio. Nate was impressed with the experimental treatment Ashland was on, since he seemed to be thriving. Ashland said there was a mental component to it. He thought he made a mistake backing away from his business. Nate noted that Ashland didn’t have the energy for much back then, let alone running an international conglomerate. Ashland thought his work fueled him and helped him fight his illness. Now that he was back in the thick of it, he felt stronger than he had in a long time, and he wasn’t about to back away from the next fight.

Ashland asked how Nate enjoyed being chief of surgery. Nate enjoyed the patients, but he didn’t have much time for that, because there was so much office work. He saw ways to improve the hospital, but he wasn’t able to do what he wanted because of the bureaucracy. Nate had come to terms with the nerve damage that kept him from practicing surgery. He was grateful for his job and the chance to work with world class physicians. He got a kick out of watching Elena and how much she enjoyed clinical work. Ashland said Nate was a brilliant doctor who needed a new mountain to climb. He thought he had the perfect challenge for Nate.

AskMDNow would soon be owned by Newman/Locke, and Ashland wanted Nate to come on board. Nate said he had to leave that job because of time constraints, and Elena was doing a great job. Ashland agreed about Elena. Ashland wanted to take the company further, and he’d be happy to bring Nate on board. Nate was flattered, but he wasn’t a suit and tie kind of guy, and he hated the business aspects of his job. Ashland knew Nate took some business courses when he was studying abroad. Nate wasn’t sure how much he remembered. Ashland said Nate was young, passionate, brilliant and a good influence on Ashland. Ashland wanted to help Nate do good on a global scale – he could help millions at a time.

Victoria joined Ashland and Nate. She asked what was going on, and Nate brought her up to speed. As Nate was leaving, Ashland asked him to give the offer some serious consideration. Victoria shot Ashland a look. She thought Nate was great, but she wished she’d been consulted before Ashland made his offer. She wasn’t in the habit of making big offers on a whim, especially to a friend. He thought bringing Nate into the fold seemed like a no-brainer. He appreciated her opinion, but he said if he saw a smart move for the company, he was going to act on it. He couldn’t always run to her for permission, just like she hadn’t been coming to him with decisions she made lately. She said the last decision he disagreed on was about to pay off – big time. She said he didn’t think they should buy Newman Media if Adam was part of the deal. He stood by that. She just saw Adam, and he wasn’t happy. He’d been thrown off balance by the news, and it was clear to her that Victor had made all decisions about the deal without consulting Adam. She said she’d given Adam a little taste of what it would be like to work for her, and she thought he’d quit before he put up with that every day.

Sally had an unwelcome surprise when she checked Newman Fashion’s website on her phone from Society. Chelsea entered and Sally confronted her. All of Sally’s videos from NY had been edited. Chelsea thought they were much crisper and more focused now. Sally pointed out that she’d been edited out of the videos, and Chelsea didn’t see why that was a problem. Sally said the problem with her being cut out of the video was that she gave those conversations context – she asked questions the audience wanted to hear. Chelsea said the videos were supposed to be about the designers, it wasn’t The Sally Show. Sally said she was the face of the platform. Chelsea thought it was a bad idea to saddle a new brand with one person, especially a relative unknown. Sally said she was known, recently for designing Victoria’s dress. “Please. You designed one nice dress,” Chelsea groaned. “Our job is to create a successful business, not feed your ego,” she added.

At Crimson Lights, Faith showed Sharon a list of colleges she was interested in. Sharon noted that they were all over the country. Faith asked Sharon to take her to visit her top choices in a few weeks. Sharon loved Faith’s excitement, but she said it was short notice. Rey arrived, and Faith asked him to tell Sharon how important it was to visit colleges before she applied. Rey said he went to the police academy, and Lola went to culinary school, so he didn’t have a lot of experience in this area. Faith said everyone in her class was visiting campuses with their parents. Sharon agreed to take Faith, but she said that she wished Faith would consider GCU. Sharon had a good experience there when she got her therapy credentials. Rey thought Sharon wanted to keep Faith close to home. Faith thought college was the time that she finally spread her wings and figured out what to do with her life. Sharon thought Faith could do that while staying close.

Faith hoped Sharon wasn’t trying to talk her out of leaving Genoa City for college. Sharon said she’d never do that. Faith was sure Sharon wouldn’t be lonely, since she had Rey, and Noah was probably staying in town. When Sharon stepped away for a call, Faith said she knew some girls applying to school in Europe, and she thought it sounded cool. She figured she shouldn’t tell Sharon that. He thought she should wait until Sharon was used to the idea of Faith going out of state first. Faith said Rey always had the best advice. He told her that as exciting as moving away sounded, having family around could be a good thing. Sharon returned, and Faith left to tell Moses about her plans. Sharon couldn’t believe how fast her little girl was growing up.

Abby came downstairs after sleeping in and found Chance had put together a breakfast spread. She said she hadn’t slept that long since before Dominic was born. She thought that this was a healthy way of looking at the arrangement with Devon – it gave her and Chance time alone. She asked how he felt after getting the letter from the widow of his colleague. He said talking to Abby about it helped, and he got a few more hours of sleep. Abby had done some thinking last night, and she was wondering if he should talk to a therapist. Chance didn’t think he needed therapy, and he didn’t want to talk to a stranger. He said he had her. She thought there were things he didn’t want to tell her, as not to upset her. He said he’d been honest and open. She agreed, but she said he didn’t tell her he’d been reaching out to his team’s family members until she saw him reading the letter. He said he would’ve told her. She still thought he needed to talk to someone else so he could heal. He knew it wasn’t healthy to dwell on the past trauma. He thought he should go back to work to keep his mind busy. She reminded him that they just talked about him taking more time off. He knew. He was going to talk to Rey, and he said she could come with him. She said he should do this alone. She supported this idea if it was what he needed to find stability. They hugged, and she looked worried.

After Chance left, Abby called Sharon over. Abby could see Chance was struggling, bu he was resistant to therapy, and she wanted to know what her next step should be. Sharon asked why Abby thought Chance needed therapy. Abby said he was having nightmares, and he’d reached out to the families of the team. The nightmares were troubling to Sharon, but she didn’t think it was unhealthy for Chance to contact his team’s relatives. Abby said Chance felt like if he were a better dad, Devon wouldn’t have pushed for shared custody. Now Chance was talking about going back to work. Abby asked if Sharon thought Chance should be in therapy. Sharon thought Chance should be part of this conversation. Abby said she wasn’t going behind his back – she’d discussed the idea with him, and she thought he might get on board if Sharon agreed with her. Sharon wasn’t comfortable discussing Chance third hand. Abby didn’t think Chance would come to Sharon on his own. Abby said to keep being supportive and nurturing, and maybe that would encourage Chance to open up to Abby. Abby said that he’d been better about sharing his feelings with her, but she thought he needed professional help. Sharon said Chance had to be the one to decide he was ready for therapy.

Chance went to Society, and he was looking at his phone as he walked. He almost bumped into Chelsea, and she saw the picture of Dominic on his phone and admired it. She noted that a week ago, he didn’t have pictures of Dominic on his phone, and now he did. He offered to show her more, and she accepted. She also said she’d show him a couple hundred of Connor. She asked if Abby and Dominic were here. He said that Abby was with home, and Dominic was with his other dad. Chance opened up about the shared custody arrangement. Chelsea could relate, and she shared that she was the biological mother of Victoria and Billy’s son, Johnny. Chance forgot about that. She said that Billy and Victoria were the parents, but she would always have affection for Johnny. At the time, she realized that Johnny deserved all the love in the world, and she couldn’t give that to him. Chance said the situations were a little different – Chelsea stepped aside for the sake of the child, but Devon couldn’t do that.

Chelsea understood it was hard to watch someone else raise your kid, but she said it was important to embrace the fact that Devon would love Dom, just like Victoria loved Johnny. Chance said that was why they made the decision. Chelsea noted that, earlier, Chance said Devon was another dad to Dom, but she was never a mom to Johnny. He wondered if she was saying they were making things complicated for Dominic. She said they were putting their child first, and that was always the right choice. She told him that sometimes the hardest decision was one that was painful for the parent, but best for the child.

After Chelsea left, Rey arrived. He heard about the custody arrangement. Chance said it wasn’t easy, but he and Abby felt it was best. Chance was ready to come back to the force. Rey noted that Chance just said he wanted an indefinite break. He wondered if this had something to do with the custody arrangement. Chance admitted it probably did. He said he had to get things back to normal for his family’s sake, and his normal included working. Rey said it was a dangerous job and it involved trauma, and that could do more harm to Chance than good. Chance said if he could save one life, maybe it could make up for the ones he lost.

Rey and Sharon met up at Crimson Lights. Rey was worried it was too soon for Chance to return to work. He thought that Chance was avoiding his feelings about Spain and the custody agreement instead of dealing with them. Sharon got a similar feeling from Abby. Sharon said Abby was trying to heal her family. Sharon couldn’t go into detail because Abby was seeking her professional advice. Rey said being a cop took an emotional and psychological toll, and you had to be at the top of your game. He wasn’t sure Chance was quite there yet.

Chance went home. Abby had been about to call him because Louise was on her way back with Dominic. He said he wouldn’t miss that. Chance said Rey had his concerns, but Chance still thought this was what he was supposed to do. Louise brought Dominic home. Abby noted that he had two homes now. She held the baby close and said her family was back together again.

Chelsea went to Adam’s office and found Sally waiting outside. Chelsea assumed Sally was there to complain to him about the editing. Sally said she wasn’t there for that. As soon as Adam showed up, Chelsea and Sally tried to monopolize his attention, but he ordered them to stop. He said he had news that would make their complaints about each other irrelevant. He told them about the sale. Chelsea asked what about Newman Fashion. Adam didn’t know what that meant for any of them, including him. Chelsea couldn’t believe Victor did this, but Adam thought it was actually the most Victor-like thing to do. “We had a good run but he is back to his old ways,” Adam said. Chelsea told Adam to fight this instead of rolling over. He snapped that he’d just found out. “Can you give me a second to figure out what my next move is?,” he added. Chelsea noticed that Sally didn’t seem that surprised, and she added that Adam didn’t seem as upset as he should be if this really was a bombshell. Sally said she was just stunned into silence. Chelsea said she’d call Chloe and tell her the bad news. She left.

Sally said Adam must be furious with Victor, but she didn’t think this had to be a complete disaster. He said Victor didn’t think so – he’d tried to appease Adam by stipulating that Adam could keep his job after the sale. Sally thought that sounded good. “I’d be working for my sister,” Adam said, through gritted teeth. Sally suggested that wouldn’t be so bad. Adam said Victoria came here and gloated to show him what it’d be like to work for her. Sally thought Adam should stay on and run Newman Media his way, but he wasn’t sure that was possible. He said Victoria had been trying to drive a wedge between him and Victor for awhile, and it seemed she’d succeeded. Sally didn’t think Adam should let that happen. She asked if he’d be willing to walk away from all he’d accomplished. He thought walking away might be the smartest thing. He said he could start fresh and succeed somewhere else. She pointed out that he’d have nearly infinite resources at Newman/Locke, plus he’d be running ChancComm too. He seemed intrigued by the idea of being the head of a newly combined media powerhouse. Sally said this was a promotion, not a demotion. She suggested it was Victor’s way of giving him more power in the family. He thought she clearly had a lot to learn about how Victor’s mind worked. She reasoned that, as an outsider, she could see things clearly, and she thought that his position was just as strong as Victoria’s. Sally said Victoria would never be able to control Adam, and maybe Adam would be able to find a way to control Victoria.

Adam wanted to know why Sally held her point of view. He asked if she thought he’d protect her job at Newman Fashion. She said she didn’t have an ulterior motive – he asked for her advice, and she was giving it. He clarified that he never asked for her advice. She said that she thought his hurt and anger might blind him to seeing the whole picture. She said that Victoria might be too distracted by rest of her empire to see the advantage Adam had at Newman Media. “You could turn your role into something much bigger,” she said. He told her she was good at pep talks. She asked if he was going to stay.

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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Mariah: That is a great concept, Noah. Thank you for helping us brainstorm. And you probably saved us from some “pin the bridal bouquets on the donkey” games.

Sharon: Hey, that’s a really fun game.

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Mariah: Well, if you have any other artistic ideas, we’d be appreciative, because we have got a whole wedding to plan, and I’m only so creative

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Lily: Hi. I’m your Auntie Lily. I’m sorry I woke you up. I didn’t know you were all snuggly in your little bed.

Devon: He was.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I just came to talk to your… what do I call you, dad? Pops?

Devon: You can take it easy on that. No, it’s… I do wish that Dominic would’ve been able to meet his grandpa Neil, now that he legally has the Winters name.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I’m sure mom and dad are looking down at us, smiling.

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Nikki: Oh, there you are.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Ashland: Hello, my beautiful wife.

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

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

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

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

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

[ Chuckles ] What?

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

Lily: Well, I’m sorry.

[ Both laugh ]

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

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

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

Michael: Mm.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

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

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

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

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

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

Jack: Late last night.

Phyllis: Ah. How was your trip?

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

Phyllis: Ah, that sounds great. Congratulations.

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

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

Jack: Oh? What news it that?

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

Jack: I think that’s a good idea.

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

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

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

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

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

Billy: Ooh.

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

Billy: Far too lonely down there.

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

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

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

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

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

Billy: Mmm.

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

[ Laughs ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashland: And why would you say that?

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

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

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

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

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

Ashland: I did no such thing.

Victoria: You asked me to dinner.

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

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

Ashland: Is that so?

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

Nick: You look like hell.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Smooches] Is half the fun.

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

Ashland: Great. Let’s go.

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Would that be so wrong?

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

Victoria: Okay. Wish me luck.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

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

Jack: Yeah, I did. I appreciated those.

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

Jack: Look —

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tessa: [ Sighs ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adam: And you’re satisfied with that?

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

Adam: Good for you.

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

Adam: What are you getting at, billy?

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

Victor: Well, now, hello, my darling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nick: That’s right.

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

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

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

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

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

Nick: How so?

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

Nick: Yep.

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

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

Tessa: I know. That affected me, too.

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

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

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

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: But neither are babies.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: And everything in between, I guess.

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

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

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

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

[ Both laugh ]

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

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

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashland: And what was his position on that?

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

Ashland: So no sudden curve balls?

Victoria: No. No, no big problems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phyllis: Me too.

Jack: So, what is this job?

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

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

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: What about the hotel?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noah: Yep.

Nick: I’m proud of you.

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

Tessa: Hi.

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

Tessa: No, you really don’t have to —

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Do you really think that’s needed?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashland: I’ll leave that up to you.

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

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

Tessa: Oh, no, of course not.

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

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

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

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

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

Tessa: Okay. Bye.

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

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

Michael: You okay?

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

Michael: But he didn’T.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lily: You sure? No regrets?

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

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

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

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

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

[ Sighs ] To what do I owe this visit?

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

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

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

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

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

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Sharon: Oh, hey, Tessa, I was just thinking about you.

Tessa: Oh, really?

Sharon: Well, Rey and I were just talking about when you and Mariah adopt, and it got me thinking about where you’re at in the process. I mean, I know that adoption can be very complicated and challenging, but I’m always here to cheer you on if you need me.  Just wondering if there’s anything concrete I can do to help.

Tessa: Uh, I mean, not at the moment. We’re going to a seminar tomorrow to talk about all our different options. Domestic adoption, international, private, open versus closed, foster-to-adopt.

Sharon: Wow.  Sounds like you have a lot of decisions to make.

Tessa: But thank goodness that we joined this online support group.  People discuss their experiences, the good, the bad, the…

Sharon: Wow, that’s a great idea.  You know, to join a community of people who are willing to share, it creates a safe space for you to ask questions so you can get tips on how best to… Um, Tessa?

Tessa: Oh, Oh! I am so sorry. I did not mean to space out like that.

Sharon: You do seem a little distracted.  Is everything okay?

Tessa: Ugh. Word’s gonna get out.  Mariah got some news that hit her pretty hard. Yeah, Abby and Chance decided to let Devon have shared custody of Dominic. Which, look, I know that Mariah would’ve never tried to get custody, but still.

Sharon: That had to be really hard for her to hear.

[Door opens]

Sharon: Oh, Mariah, Tessa and I were just, uh —

Tessa: Oh, there you are.

Mariah: Can we talk, alone?

Devon: You like that? You like that, huh? [Chuckles] You having a good time, buddy?  It’s your first official stay, and we’re all very, very happy for you to be here. Amanda and your Uncle Moses…

Amanda: Mm-hmm. And Daddy.

Devon: Didn’t really mean to say that in front of Abby and Chance.

Amanda: I know.

Devon: It’s just the most natural feeling in the world, having my son here with me, you know? Oh, buddy.

Amanda: I love seeing you hear like this.  Filled with so much joy.

Devon: I can’t believe it’s actually happening. [Chuckles]

Amanda: I know, me neither. But I can’t be happier for you.

Devon: Well, we’re pretty happy, too, aren’t we, buddy? Hmm?

Amanda: I know how much tonight means to you, and, uh, I want you to know that I really appreciate being a part of it.

Devon: Well, I can’t thank you enough for making this first visit happen and for everything going so smoothly.

Amanda: Well, I think we need to thank Abby and Chance. Yeah, they gave us everything that we needed, everything that he’s used to, down to his favorite strained peaches.

[Both laugh]

Amanda: And laying out his whole routine in writing. Um, speaking of which, I hate be the bearer of bad news, but, according to the schedule, it is this little guy’s bed time.

Devon: Is that right?

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: You hear that? I don’t think he’s ready.

Amanda: [Chuckles]

Devon: Before we tuck you in, though, we have one very important step to add to the schedule.

Abby: [Sighs] I know. I know I am driving you crazy. I’m driving me crazy. I am so used to my whole day being structured around Dominic, and now that I have a free evening —

Chance: You don’t know what to do with yourself. Yeah, I get it.

Abby: I guess I could go down to Society, try to get some work done, but I think it’s too late to get anything accomplished, and my mom and Uncle Jack are still out of town, which reminds me, we really need to fill everyone in now that this whole thing is official. I mean, what if someone sees Devon with our son?  I mean, they might have some questions.

Chance: [Sighs]

Abby: I’m sorry. I know, I know I’m rambling.

Chance: Hey. Hey. Look, I understand this is all happening way sooner than you expected, but I promise you, it’s gonna get easier as we go. Okay? And you get to formulate his schedule. And you’ll get to plan everything, just like you like. I know that’s your comfort zone.

Abby: Yeah.

[Cellphone rings]

Nope, nope, nope, nope. I cannot deal with anyone right now. No.

Chance: [Laughs] I don’t think you’re gonna miss this one.

Devon: Dominic, look who it is. Say hi to Mommy.

Abby: Oh. [Chuckles]

Abby: Hi, baby, hi.

Chance: Hey.

Abby: You about to go to bed?

Devon: Yeah, we are. That’s why we called to say good night to you guys.

Abby: How’s he settling in?

Devon: Oh, he’s doing great. Just great.

Abby: Is he eating okay? Any problems with his colic?

Devon: No, no trouble at all. He’s — he’s — he ate. He’s been just perfect.

Chance: Well, we are glad to hear that.

Devon: Oh, it’s ’cause of you, Abby, everything you gave us, the list that you made.

Dominic: [Coos]

Devon: See?

Dominic: [Coos]

Devon: That’s right. According to your schedule, now I think I need to be putting him down to bed. Right?

Chance: Well, thank you for calling so we could say good night.

Devon: Oh, of course, man. Absolutely.

Abby: Okay, Dominic. Um…Be good for Devon. We love you. We’ll see you in the morning.

Chance: We love you, buddy. Sweet dreams.

Abby: Sleep and dream, the happily day. The bright, bright moon will guide your way. Good night, my angel.

Devon: Alright, good night, guys.

Abby: Bye.

Chance: Bye.

Devon: [Chuckles]

Abby: [Sighs]

Tessa: Well, I know that we said that we would discuss wedding plans tonight, but if you’re not up to it —

Mariah: I went for a walk for a little bit. I did some thinking, so just close your eyes.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Alright, keep them closed.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Keep them closed. Alright, this way. Here we go.

Tessa: Oh, dear.

Mariah: Oh, god. Oh, god.

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Keep going, keep going. Come on, right through there. Right through there.

Tessa: [Laughs]

Mariah: You’re doing great. Do you remember our first date?

Tessa: Yeah, of course. The movie at the Athletic Club.

Mariah: Right. Open your eyes.

Tessa: Oh. A movie under the stars.

Mariah: I am glad that you got that. I’m no astronomer, so these lights were the best that I could do to recreate the evening.

Tessa: They’re perfect.

Mariah: That was the first time that we told each other how we really felt.  My heart was racing. I was so scared and I didn’t know if you felt the same way.

Tessa: It was like that for me, too.

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Well, I knew that it could possibly change my life forever — in the best possible way. Then there was that night where we needed to just get away for a little bit, and we drove out of the city.

Tessa: Yeah.

Mariah: Yeah, we found this amazing little field and we just laid there.

Tessa: Hmm, I’m sensing a theme.

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Yeah. And we were there for hours and hours, just looking up at the stars, trying to remember the names of the constellations. And then making up stories to go along with them.

Tessa: Oh, my gosh, those were so hilarious.

Mariah, I imagined you up there with a winged helmet and a breastplate, kind of like a Valkyrie.

Tessa: And there you were on a massive bike, like a Hell’s Angel, chasing off a cult leader into the ends of the universe.

Mariah: Exactly. Stories about overcoming everything that life threw at us.  Not letting people get us down, not backing down. And it became our story, written in the stars. So that’s what I thought about while I was walking. About how you’re ready to embark on this journey with me, no matter how hard it might be. The love of my life.

Tessa: Oh, Mariah. [Chuckles]

Mariah: Before you put the ring on your finger, there is something that I have been dying to ask for so long. Bear with me.

Tessa: [Chuckles]

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Tessa Porter, will you marry me?

Tessa: Yes!

Mariah: Yeah?

Tessa: Yes, love of my life. Yes, of course!

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Okay, put it on. Put it on.

[Both laugh]

Tessa: Oh, my gosh!

Mariah: Oh!

Tessa: Oh, I love you.

Mariah: I love you, too.

[ Both laugh ]

Sharon: Oh, my gosh, you two, what a sweet, romantic proposal!

Tessa: Aww.

Sharon: It was so beautiful.

Mariah: Oh, thanks, Mom.

Sharon: Yeah, I couldn’t tear my eyes away. Sorry I was peeking, but when I saw all the twinkling lights.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: It’s cool, I’m used to having an audience.

Sharon: Well, let me see! Let me see the ring. [ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh, that’s beautiful.

Tessa: Oh, it is, right? It’s really me.

Sharon: Well, now we seriously need to start talking about wedding plans.

Mariah: Well, Tessa and I were talking earlier, and we didn’t come up with any conclusions.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Hey, Noah! Noah, don’t go, come on!

Tessa: Hi.

Noah: I don’t want to intrude.

Mariah: No, no, your timing couldn’t be more perfect. Yeah, come on in here. We’re gonna go into full party-planning mode, so come on.

Noah: Okay.

Sharon: My oldest daughter is getting married! I’m so excited.

Mariah: Really? Wow, I mean, I don’t think any of us could tell.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] Alright, first things first, can I throw you two an engagement party?

Tessa: You know, that’s so sweet of you, Sharon, but…

Mariah: But I think that seems traditional.

Sharon: Okay, so in other words…

Tessa: Not really us.

Mariah: And plus, it always seems like those parties are an excuse to just get more gifts.

Sharon: Well, we can write “no gifts” on the invitation. To me, this is more of a family milestone. It’s a reason to celebrate and have fun, and, if you want, to play games.

Mariah: No, no, yeah, I don’t think that’s — that’s really the vibe that we’re — we’re going for.

Sharon: Fine by me. So what about some toasts? You two can tell everyone about your proposal.

Noah: Proposals. Plural, which makes for a pretty cool story.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Noah: That’s very you, very “Teriah.”

Mariah: Ah.

Sharon: Teriah?

Noah: Yeah, it’s what Tessa’s fans call her and Mariah online.

Sharon: Love it. So cute.

Noah: I came across it when I was doing some research for the album cover.

Mariah: That makes sense.

Sharon: What about a theme? Do you two want a theme?

Mariah: Okay, Mom, Mom, I love you and I love your excitement, but all of these things that you guys are throwing out, it just — it doesn’t really seem like us.

Tessa: Yep.

Noah: I think I got it, you know, the perfect way to celebrate your engagement.

Devon: Oh, buddy, I don’t have any more tricks, man. What do you —

Amanda: He still can’t sleep?

Devon: No. He still can’t. If this singing teddy bear can’t do the trick, I don’t know what will.

Amanda: I know I saw him yawn when you were on the phone with Abby and Chance.

Devon: Yeah, no, he’s definitely tired. He just — he can’t get over the hump. He keeps nodding off and waking himself up, and…he’s just not settling in yet. Only thing I can think of is maybe he’s picked up on the tension between us all when we got him from Abby and Chance’s, but…

Amanda: Or maybe you are just overthinking things and he’s just doing what babies do.

Devon: Yeah, maybe. Be a lot easier if you could tell us what’s going on, man. Just got to get acclimated, that’s all, just like the rest of us, right? It’s okay. It’s okay, I’m right here.

Chance: Well, that made me feel a lot better, seeing Dominic all safe and cozy over there. You felt that, too, yeah?

Abby: Yeah. I did. I mean, I wouldn’t be able to share custody with Devon if I didn’t think that he was capable, but it’s just — it’s such a strange feeling, not having Dom to plan my evening around. I mean, typically, I’m on red alert, you know? I’m listening to the monitor, waiting to hear him cry. You know, I have to feed him and bathe him, get him ready for bed and kiss his little forehead good night. And now…well, I guess I just have to get used to it. Days and nights without my son. I guess this is just our new normal.

Chance: Hey, let me prove to you that this doesn’t have to be just some weekly ordeal that we — that we get through, alright? It can be something special. I’ll prove it to you.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: So what is this great idea? Spill.

Noah: Well, instead of a traditional engagement party, why don’t we have a listening party for Tessa’s new album?

Tessa: No.

Noah: Why not?

Tessa: Because then it’ll be about me and not us as a couple.

Sharon: She does have a point.

Noah: Tess, every track on that album is about love — your love for Mariah. I mean, even the photo I used for the cover, you said you were thinking about her when I took it. That’s why it came out so perfect, ’cause you were filled with such genuine emotion.

Tessa: That is true. I mean, falling in love with you and growing in our relationship, it helped me find my voice. The album is basically just one long love poem.

Mariah: Well, then I think my brother is onto something.

Sharon: Now that I’ve heard more, I agree.

Mariah: And there is a built-in theme.

Noah: See, it’s not about putting you in the spotlight. It’s about both of you and your love, and it should be expressed in the most authentic and beautiful way there is.

Mariah: Now, that is an engagement party that I can get behind.

Tessa: Me, too. I love it.

Chance: I know you had to carry so much on your own while I was away. But now I want you to just brush off all that weight and all that worry. Brush it off these beautiful little shoulders of yours. I want that to remind you that you’re not alone. And whatever you’re going through, doesn’t matter how tough it is, I want us to keep our connection. Okay?

Abby: [ Sighs ] I needed this. I need you.

Chance: Well, I’m right here. I’m all yours. I’m not just talking, Abby. I want to make some time for us like this as often as I can. I want to show you how much you mean to me.

Abby: Yeah, I like the sound of that. [ Sighs ] I’ve been so stressed and on alert. Thank you…for reminding me to slow down. You know, this gives me hope that we can not only survive but thrive as a couple and a family.

Chance: You better believe it. Gah. I’ll tell you, every single time I think about how hard you fought to hold us together, I mean, it just amazes again and again. Abby, you have so much strength and you have so much heart. It’s because of you, my loving, tenacious, beautiful wife, that I’m here, back in Genoa City, alive and well. I promise you I’m gonna be the man you need me to be. Okay? I will be the father and the husband that I’m supposed to be.

Devon: I can watch him sleep all day.

Amanda: He really is the luckiest baby alive. He has so many people in his corner, just loving and protecting him.

Devon: Yeah. It’s always gonna be really important to me that he grows up in a happy and stable environment.

Amanda: Should we try and get some sleep now that we can?

Devon: Maybe.

[ Knock on door ]

Devon: No. No, no, no.

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Lily: Hi, I hope it’s not too late. I just really wanted to see Dom.

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Lily: Sorry, was that me? [ Chuckles ] Sorry.

Devon: It’s okay.

Mariah: That is a great concept, Noah. Thank you for helping us brainstorm. And you probably saved us from some “pin the bridal bouquets on the donkey” games.

Sharon: Hey, that’s a really fun game.

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Well, if you have any other artistic ideas, we’d be appreciative, because we have got a whole wedding to plan, and I’m only so creative.

Noah: Uh, some other time, maybe. I actually got to take off.

Mariah: Where are you headed?

Noah: I’m getting some drinks with friends, so I’m sure you guys can take it from here.

Mariah: Alright, you’re excused.

Tessa: Thank you again, Noah. It was such a good idea.

Noah: Just had a look at what’s right in front of me. Anyways, I’ll see you guys later.

Mariah: Yeah. Oh, and if there’s anything else you think of, just let us know, okay?

Sharon: Bye, Noah.

Noah: Bye, Mom.

Sharon: Well, now we get to plan two events.

Mariah: Okay, before you get revved up about this again, please don’t go overboard with this engagement, please.

Tessa: Yeah, I mean, Mariah’s right. I mean, you know, no matter what kind of wedding we have, I do know that it won’t be at the palazzo in Italy.

Mariah: Although a spaghetti dinner sounds so good right now.

Tessa: Oh, gosh, spaghetti with, like, garlic and olive oil and maybe a Caesar salad.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Wait, did I forget to feed you?

Tessa: Well, you haven’t eaten yet either, have you? Why don’t I get us something from Society? And instead of spaghetti, maybe some ropa vieja.

Mariah: Oh, yes, yes, that sounds good.

Tessa: Okay. Oh, okay. Alright, well, I will see you soon.

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: Okay. I love you.

Lily: Hi. I’m your Auntie Lily. I’m sorry I woke you up. I didn’t know you were all snuggly in your little bed.

Devon: He was.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I just came to talk to your… what do I call you, Dad? Pops?

Devon: You can take it easy on that. No, it’s… I do wish that Dominic would’ve been able to meet his Grandpa Neil, now that he legally has the Winters name.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I’m sure Mom and Dad are looking down at us, smiling.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: [ Gasps ] Look. Looks like they worked some of their angel magic. [ Chuckles ]

Devon: He’s dozing off.

[ Laughter ]

Moses: Hey, guys. Um, we just got back from dinner. I hope you don’t mind, I invited Faith over.

Faith: Oh, yeah, we’re celebrating our four-month anniversary.

Moses: Yeah, and I thought she would like a sneak peek of —

Devon: That’s…

Faith: Oh, no.

Moses: Oops. Sorry, I didn’t realize Dom would be here.

Devon: No, it’s okay. Your nephew’s gonna be visiting a lot more, ’cause this is his second home now.

Abby: Chance? What’s wrong?

Abby: Hey. What’s wrong? Who’s the letter from?

Chance: It’s — it’s no one you know.

Abby: Well, there are tears in your eyes. Is it bad news?

Chance: [ Sighs ] It’s from a woman in Florida. Her husband was with me in Valencia.

Abby: Okay, well, what did she write?

Chance: I sent her money for the funeral, so she — she thanked me for that. And, uh…”for giving our family much-needed moral support during this tremendously difficult time.”

Abby: Oh. I didn’t realize that you had reached out to her that way.

Chance: Yeah. Everyone that was with me in Spain, I tried to contact their families, make sure they have everything they need.

Abby: Oh. That’s so generous.

Chance: I had to do something. I was able to walk away and come home to you, and they… well, they didn’t.

Abby: Well, what else did she write in the letter?

Chance: Um… “I can’t tell you how much it meant to learn that the perpetrators were convicted and sent to prison, and Justin’s sacrifice wasn’t in vain. He was so proud to be protecting our nation, and he knew that the work he did was valued. You asked if there was anything more that you could do for Becca and me, and there is one thing. Stop feeling guilty for having survived. Stop second-guessing your actions over there. None of this was your fault. The feds and the state department both said it, and now I’m saying it. Please find a way to be as generous with yourself as you’ve been with my little girl and me. My husband always thought the world of you. Find a way to make peace with this in your own heart. And live your life with purpose and be happy. I know Justin would want that for you, too.”

Abby: Please…look, I hope that you — you really listen to the words that she wrote you. And stop blaming yourself. None of this is your fault.

Chance: That woman’s a widow now. Kid doesn’t have a father. How am I just supposed to move on, let that go?

Moses: Shared custody? Wow.

Faith: I heard Mariah and Tessa talking about it, but I had no idea it’d happen this fast.

Devon: Yeah, I didn’t want to say anything at first, ’cause I didn’t know how things were gonna play out, but after Abby and Chance and I came to an agreement, I-I just couldn’t wait to get Dominic over here.

Faith: Mm.

Amanda: It will take a while for the paperwork to get finalized, though.

Devon: Yeah, and we’re looking at probably just one overnight a week.

Moses: Cool, so we’ll have more of a head’s up next time.

Devon: You will, definitely.

Faith: Well, I’m glad you’re able to figure things out and everyone feels good about it.

Devon: Yeah, me, too. Me, too.

Faith: Can we see him?

Devon: Sure you can see him. Just got to —

Faith: Be super quiet, I know.

Devon: Yeah, good.

Lily: So, how does it feel having a new baby in the mix?

Amanda: I love it. It’s — I don’t know, there’s something wonderful about seeing Devon with his child. Brings him so much joy.

Lily: Yeah, I know what you mean.

Amanda: And I know that this was the right thing to do. I’m happy that I was able to help get everything to this point without taking it in front of a judge.

Lily: Oh, my god, that would’ve been a nightmare.

Amanda: Yeah, tell me about it. Now at least they get a chance to bond. Avoiding all of that.

Lily: Well, you’ll bond with Dom, too. I mean, how could you not? He’s such an adorable little baby.

Amanda: Yeah, I’m sure I will.

Devon: I don’t mean to break up the party, but I have to get Dominic to sleep.

Moses: Hopefully he’s asleep for the rest of the night.

Devon: Yeah, or at least until his 3:00 A.M. Feeding.

Faith: [ Chuckles ]

Moses: Are you okay with taking a rain check on Tessa’s new album?

Faith: Uh, I should be getting home anyways. Mom’s gonna be like, “school night.”

Lily: Yeah, I’m gonna get going, too.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: And I’ll come back next time Dom’s here, and that way I can get some more baby time in.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: But I’m really happy for you.

Devon: Thank you.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Um, do you need a ride anywhere?

Faith: Uh, drop me at Crimson Lights?

Lily: Yeah, of course.

Moses: Okay, cool, I’ll walk you guys to your car.

Lily: Okay, thank you.

Devon: See you guys.

Lily: See you.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Amanda: It was really nice to see you, lily.

Lily: You too. Bye.

Amanda: Bye.

Devon: Ooh, there we go. It’s okay, it’s okay. Ready to go to your own room?

Dominic: [ Cries ]

Devon: It’s okay, it’s okay. Daddy’s gonna tuck you in. It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s alright. I know. I know.

Noah: Where’d you come from?

Tessa: Uh, my car.

Noah: Where’s Mariah?

Tessa: She’s still at the coffee house. I just came to pick up some dinner.

Noah: You mean you guys are in two separate places, huh? [ Chuckles ]

Tessa: Bizarre, I know.

Noah: Yeah, it is. I’m used to seeing the Teriah unit.

Tessa: Well, I’m surprised that you’re here alone. I thought you were meeting some friends.

Noah: Huh. I guess my friends must’ve bailed on me.

Tessa: So the party went on without them?

Noah: I am just continuing the happy celebration of the happy couple. It’s a great idea for the engagement party, right?

Tessa: Why don’t you let me take you home?

Noah: That’s not a good idea.

Devon: Ah.

Amanda: Look at this.

Devon: Do you hear that?

Amanda: What? I don’t hear anything.

Devon: Exactly.

Amanda: Oh, ’cause little Dom is snoozing away. Look at you, you rose to the occasion once again.

Devon: Oh, thanks to you.

Amanda: I didn’t do anything. That was all you.

Devon: Mnh-mnh. You made this whole first visit possible.

Amanda: I can’t even take the credit for that. That was you. It was your love, your friendship, your strength of character that got Abby and Chance to come around. Devon, you handled a really delicate situation with so much maturity and patience. I could not be more proud of you.

Devon: Well, I’m still grateful for you, for all the support you’ve given me through all this. And for welcoming Dominic into this house with open arms. I find that very, very attractive.

Amanda: Mm-hmm.

[ Chuckles ]

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Devon: Oh, no. Oh. I think someone had too much excitement today.

Amanda: Mm. Sounds like it.

Devon: Yeah. I’ll be right back.

Amanda: Mm. Do you need some help?

Devon: No, no, you enjoy your wine. I got this.

Amanda: I know you do. And I find that incredibly attractive.

Devon: Well, I’ll be back.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: I understand that nobody blames me, but I still blame myself. I can’t erase that memory of that night. My entire team was killed in what was supposed to be our safe house. Makes me feel sick, knowing that I failed them and I failed the mission.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I know that you’re going through hell. And that this is torture for you. But together, we’re gonna find what you need to cope, to heal, to get to the other side.

Chance: I have exactly what I need right here. All I need is you, Abby. That’s it.

Faith: Hey, guys.

Mariah: Hey, Faith.

Sharon: Hi. How was your date with Moses?

Faith: So nice. We had a great time. He invited me to go back to Devon’s place to listen to some music, but it didn’t happen.

Sharon: Why not?

Faith: Uh, when we got back to the penthouse, Dominic was there for a visit. Like, overnight. And Devon didn’t want to make much noise, so the baby could sleep. Uh, he said it was gonna be a regular thing. My little cousin’s gonna be living with him part-time.

Mariah: You don’t seem surprised.

Sharon: No, Tessa mentioned it to me before you arrived earlier. We were talking about the adoption. Are you okay?

Mariah: You know, when I first heard about Abby and Chance giving some custody to Devon, I — I felt a pang. But then I really had time to think about it, and I was able to make a mental shift. And considering how much Chance is struggling since he’s been back, I really think this is what is in the best interest for the baby. Devon is gonna be a great bonus dad. And Tessa and I are gonna have a child of our own. [ Chuckles ]

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Tessa: Hey, Noah. Let me just —

Noah: It’s late. You guys must be starving. I don’t want to impose on your dinner, so, please, just…

Tessa: Okay, well, just let me call you a car, then.

Noah: No, I can get myself home. Thank you, though.

Tessa: Noah.

Noah: Tessa, I promise I’m not gonna drive, okay? There’s nothing for you to worry about.

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

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

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Noah asks Tessa to forget about what he said yesterday because he was very drunk he also assures Tessa he is happy about her engagement.

Mariah and Tessa feel overwhelmed by all the information they learned at the adoption seminar and all the information makes their decision harder.

Ashland is a little upset that Victoria accepted Victor’s terms for the sale of Newman Media to Newman Enterprises without talking to him about it. Victoria doesn’t tell Ashland that she agreed that Adam would be CEO of the newly merged Chancellor Communications and Newman Media. Victoria also agreed that Victor would continue in an advisory role to Adam.

Victoria goes to Adam’s office and takes great pleasure in telling him that Newman Media has been sold to Newman Enterprises.

Jack returns and is sad to learn that Phyllis is considering taking a job at Marchetti. Phyllis later tells Michael that she wanted Jack to stop her from leaving town but since he didn’t she is even more confused about her feelings for him.

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Victoria: Again, what makes you think that?

Billy: Because I can see it in you. You get that look in your eye when you get all pumped up about a big deal.

Victoria: Oh, please. I run a major conglomerate. We have several deals on the table at any given moment.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, but I doubt any of those deals are gonna give you the same thrill as kicking your brother to the
curb.

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Adam: [ Clears throat ] It just — it sure feels like you’re trying to send me a message, and, I mean, is t
his you expressing your disapproval with me?

Victor: I got to be honest with you. I was rather disappointed when you didn’t see through Billy Abbott’s pitiful attack on our company. Took Victoria to step in and stop him.

Adam: Okay, I had no intention of publishing anything about Billy.

Victor: This is water under the bridge, son. This discussion is not related to that. This is about business.

Adam: Then what is your problem with me? Huh?

[ Scoffs ] I mean, after everything that I did to make our launch go smoothly. I successfully established the fashion platform. I negotiated this collaboration deal with Nicholas and New Hope. Not to mention all the advertising dollars that i brought in. I mean, every goal was hit at every level.

Victor: I agree with you. That is why your sister will make us a substantial offer.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Okay.

[ Stammers ] Oh, I guess Nicholas was right. No good deed goes unpunished in this family.

Victor: This has nothing to do with punishment.

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Dominic has a hard time falling asleep on his first overnight visit at Devon’s place.

Abby continues to have doubts about giving Devon shared custody of Dominic but she does a good job of hiding her feelings for Chances sake.

Chance gets a letter from the wife of one of his team members thanking him for paying for her husband’s funeral. The letter also says that Chance shouldn’t blame himself for what happened on the mission and he should be happy because that is the best way to honor the lives of the members of his team. Abby is touched when Chance reads her the letter and tells Chance they will get him the professional help he needs to cope with his feelings but Chance tells Abby that he only needs her help and support.

Mariah and Tessa love Noah’s idea that they should have a listening party for Tessa’s new album to celebrate their engagement. Noah goes to Society to drown his sorrows because he is in love with Tessa and Tessa is marrying Mariah. Tessa sees Noah getting drunk and he tells her he is celebrating her and Mariah’s engagement. Tessa offers to drive Noah home but he says that would not be a good idea and then leaves promising Tessa he will not drive home.

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Phyllis: You’re lovely. Ohh. Amanda, you’re my only friend here. You are. You’re my only friend. Michael and Lauren, that’s it.

Amanda: Phyllis, I think that you are purposely leaving out a few people.

Phyllis: Who? Who am I leaving out?

Amanda: I don’t know, Jack? Nick?

Phyllis: They’re not friends. They’re my ex-husbands.

[ Laughs ] I mean, Nick has made it clear he doesn’t want to be a pal. And then Jack, he’s not even — he’s not even talking to me.

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Adam: You do realize that our father, Victor Newman, is the primary financial backer of Newman Media, right? And last time that I checked, my last name is Newman, as well.

Victoria: Yes, I’m aware of that. But we probably shouldn’t be discussing this right now. Why don’t you have your lawyer call my lawyer? I mean, surely you’ve dealt with enough legal issues in your life to know that’s how it works.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, I wanted to hear whatever absurd explanation there was for this lawsuit from the horse’s mouth.

Victoria: Oh, okay. Well, since you’re here, I might as well lay it out for you. The media division at Newman Enterprises existed long before you even knew you shared our last name.

Adam: Oh, you’re talking about the division that you sold.

Victoria: The one that we’re buying back. Ashland and I have decided that we are gonna rename ChanceCom Newman Media. I mean, the name only makes sense now that we’re bringing the division back into the Newman fold. Come on, it would be problematic having two Newman Medias out there operating in the world, don’t you think?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] I think you’ve gone insane.

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Y&R Best Lines Monday, January 24, 2022

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Sally: I’m back. Did you miss me? I’m totally energized by my trip from New York.

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

Sally: Super productive and super fun, but it would’ve been even better if you had joined me.

Adam: Come on in.

Sally: So I was going to get you a souvenir like an Empire State Building snow globe or a Statue of Liberty keychain, but I decided that you didn’t deserve it. You need to come with me next time and buy your own trinkets, but if you do come with me, nothing romantic. Got it, bucko?

Adam: I’ll try to restrain myself. So trip was productive?

Sally: Very.

Adam: Well, that’s good. I would hate to spend money on frivolous business trips.

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Rey: What’s so funny?

Sharon: Mariah. She’s sending me ideas for venues for her wedding.

Rey: That’s funny?

Sharon: Well, because it’s Mariah.

Rey: Of course.

Sharon: So far, she has suggested a recording studio, the old GC Buzz Studio, and a tattoo parlor.

Rey: She and Tessa want to get inked while they’re reciting their vows?

Sharon: I think she’s joking, but I can’t be sure.

Rey: Mm, because it’s Mariah.

Sharon: Well, all of those places do represent moments in their love story, so I wouldn’t put it past them, but I just hope they don’t make this decision quickly or take it lightly because I want them to have the wedding of their dreams

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Billy: Looks like we’re both in need of a coffee fix this morning.

Victoria: Did johnny and katie wake you up this morning, too?

Billy: Yes, they did. I was video-chatting with them before I was even out of bed.

Victoria: Me too. So how are you doing? How are you liking your new role at chancellor industries?

Billy: I’m doing great. I’m loving it. Learning a lot. And it’s been very easy. Lily’s transition into the ceo position has been very smooth. Even the people that made up their mind, didn’t want to support her, can’t help themselves.

Victoria: Yes, well, I’ve been there. It’s a very daunting spot to be in. But if anyone can thrive under than kind of pressure, it’s lily. I think jill made the right choice.

Billy: Yeah, there’s no doubt my mother’s very proud of the job that she is doing. And so am I. And I’m the lucky one that helps execute her vision. I assume it’s much like, you know, the way it is between you and ashland.

Victoria: Ashland is more of a ceo emeritus. He’s my most trusted advisor, and my mother is my coo.

Billy: [ Sighs ] It’s amusing how you feel the need to point out he’s not your subordinate. I guess those small, little details matter to some people.

Victoria: It’s not an issue for us.

Billy: Well, that’s good, right? But I guess you can’t deny the fact that your recent success has a lot to do with his support. I mean, the lawsuit he hurled at chanccomm was the reason that my mother had to sell the company. And with him being on the board at newman media, his insight will be invaluable to you when you buy them out.

Victoria: Yes. Yes, ashland would be a very valuable asset if that was what I was still planning to do.

Billy: Aren’t you?

Victoria: What would make you think that?

Billy: Because you were willing to conspire with me to get your hands on that company. And you’re not gonna walk away from that.

Adam: You’re considering selling newman media to victoria? Hmm. Well, I’m the ceo, so when were you planning on bringing me into this discussion?

Victor: Well, son, victoria came to me with a proposal only a few days ago, and I thought there was no sense in broaching that subject with you because i thought it was premature. Nothing would come of it.

Adam: Oh, she’s very much expecting something to come from it. Last time I talked to her, she was almost unbearably smug, as if she had a delightful secret that I wasn’t privy to, and, apparently, she did. Okay, it must have been obvious to her that you were keeping me out of the loop.

Victor: You can’t blame her for getting her hopes up, you know? I mean, acquiring newman media shortly after the chanccomm acquisition, I mean, that would create a formidable company, you know? It would make newman/locke the powerhouse in the media business.

Adam: Yes, I’m very aware of what it would mean for her, but the question is, what would it mean for me?

Lily: It’s so funny, I was gonna call you when I got your text, ’cause I wanted to hear the latest about dominic. I hope you have good news.

Devon: Yeah, well, abby, chance, and I had a conversation yesterday, and they basically came around and agreed to let me have shared custody.

Lily: Really?

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: Oh, my god, devon, that’s amazing. Congratulations.

Devon: Thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Abby: Look at you. You got such a big appetite today. That’s a good thing. That’s gonna help you get big and strong. So, mommy has something to tell you. You know how you went to go stay with — yeah, with devon and amanda and moses while mommy was gone for a few days? Well, you were such a sweet boy that they just fell in love with you, and so now devon is gonna have a special room just for you at his house. Yeah. And I think you’re gonna really enjoy yourself because devon, he loves you so much. He loves you so much. Yeah. And he — he knows what makes you laugh and what games you like to play. And he knows all your favorite music. And he has lots of new toys for you. So I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I think you’re gonna have a really good time. I think that spending more time with devon, it’s gonna be a good thing. Yeah.

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Billy: I haven’t forgotten how eager you were to get your hands on newman media during that brief sliver of time that we were conspiring together.

Victoria: Need I remind you that that period of time was so brief because you backed out and decided to go work for lily, so that plan is dead.

Billy: Yeah, that one is. But I know you, victoria. You’re not gonna give up that easily.

Victoria: Again, what makes you think that?

Billy: Because I can see it in you. You get that look in your eye when you get all pumped up about a big deal.

Victoria: Oh, please. I run a major conglomerate. We have several deals on the table at any given moment.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, but I doubt any of those deals are gonna give you the same thrill as kicking your brother to the curb.

Victoria: You know what it sounds like? It sounds like you’re projecting your craving for revenge right back on me.

Billy: Oh, no. No, I let go of all that. And I think you should, too, because it’s not worth it. Victoria, I was this close to falling back into the abyss. Even with jack and traci trying to steer me in the right direction, I was hell-bent on wanting my revenge on adam. I didn’t want to hear it from them, but yet, finally, I came to my senses. This is coming from a place of genuine concern.

Victoria: No, it’s more like a place of genuine jealousy. You have been dreaming of this moment. It’s getting to you, isn’t it? That I might have the opportunity to triumph over adam after you just gave up your chance. It’s really getting to you, i can tell.

Billy: Honestly, I think your biggest triumph came when you sold newman media to chanccomm. That’s when you were fully independent from your father. You didn’t take his advice. You didn’t need his opinion. You just did it. And it was a beautiful thing. And now you’re buying chanccomm back.

Victoria: Which you resent.

Billy: [ Chuckling ] Well, yeah. But it comes with the help from your father, right? I mean, he took me down, paved the way for you to make your move. And it’s happening again with newman media. You’re gonna owe him, and he is not going to forget. Victoria…don’t let him suck you back in. Walk away while you still can.

Victor: Son, let me just say, there’s no reason for you to be concerned, alright? I’m sure that you would continue working as ceo of the company, albeit a much larger company now that newman media and chanccomm may be united.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Have you forgotten how hard we worked to keep newman media independent? There was champagne popping. We were rejoicing after we won the bid from victoria, so tell me, what has changed here?

Victor: Think for a moment. Now that newman has merged with ashland locke’s empire and purchased chanccomm, there’s a good reason to combine all of them, you know, under one umbrella instead of having the various groups compete with one another.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] It just — it sure feels like you’re trying to send me a message, and, I mean, is this you expressing your disapproval with me?

Victor: I got to be honest with you. I was rather disappointed when you didn’t see through billy abbott’s pitiful attack on our company. Took victoria to step in and stop him.

Adam: Okay, I had no intention of publishing anything about billy.

Victor: This is water under the bridge, son. This discussion is not related to that. This is about business.

Adam: Then what is your problem with me? Huh?

[ Scoffs ] I mean, after everything that I did to make our launch go smoothly. I successfully established the fashion platform. I negotiated this collaboration deal with nicholas and new hope. Not to mention all the advertising dollars that i brought in. I mean, every goal was hit at every level.

Victor: I agree with you. That is why your sister will make us a substantial offer.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Okay.

[ Stammers ] Oh, I guess nicholas was right. No good deed goes unpunished in

this family.

Victor: This has nothing to do with punishment.

Adam: Right, right.

Victor: This is about numbers, son.

Adam: Then why did you bring michael baldwin in at this particular moment? He’s not an accountant. Not at all, he’s a damn good lawyer. So maybe you have something else up your sleeve.

Victor: Maybe I do.

Adam: Why are you being so mysterious? Why not let your ceo in on what you were planning? Okay? I have a right to be included in this discussion.

Victor: Son, I will do whatever I need to do that is the best for this company.

Adam: What exactly does that mean?

Victor: You’ll find out. I brought in ensure max protein,

Tessa: Well, I am just so glad that you could get away from work.

Mariah: Perfect timing because I was having difficulty focusing anyways.

Tessa: Why? Visions of our wedding dancing through your head?

Mariah: I wish. Unfortunately, it was something that I learned from devon earlier. He and abby and chance are re-working dom’s custody agreement.

Tessa: In what way?

Mariah: I don’t know any specifics, but apparently he’s gonna be able to have dom over for regular visits.

Tessa: Wow. Uh…I never thought that abby and chance would agree to that. I mean, maybe devon has more of a legal case than we realized?

Mariah: I mean, according to devon, abby and chance decided that this is what was best for the baby.

Tessa: So how do you feel about that?

Mariah: Um…well, I’m having some mixed emotions. Part of me is relieved because the last thing I would want is for the baby chancellor crew to be torn apart. But I don’t think it comes as a surprise that I am having pangs of jealousy.

Tessa: I mean, that’s totally understandable.

Mariah: But I also have to remind myself that devon and I, they are completely different situations. I am not the baby’s biological mother. As attached as I got to bowie, you know, even if I wanted to file a lawsuit, I just don’t have the same case as devon, and I never even thought of it in the first place.

Tessa: But does it bother you that devon’s gonna have partial custody?

Mariah: I mean, when I think about it, this isn’t far off from what we envisioned for dom in the first place. He’s gonna be surrounded by a ton of people who love him. And in the end, that’s all that matters, right?

Lily: So you’re officially a father now, which makes me officially an aunt.

Devon: Well, I figured you already saw dominic as your nephew.

Lily: Well, I did, but it was our little secret.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: So what’s next? Do you guys need help with the nursery? Because I would love to help you decorate.

Devon: Oh, yeah?

Amanda: Oh, I will definitely take you up on that offer. We have all of the basics from dominic’s last visit. We never got around to giving it away like we planned.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: Okay, ’cause I can think of nothing better than to unwind after work by going through wallpaper and fabric swatches.

Devon: Appreciate the enthusiasm. I do. But, nah, the only thing left is to finalize the legal agreement, which, luckily, amanda’s taking care of. And she says that christine has approved all of our requests.

Amanda: Aren’t you forgetting something? Come on. Tell your sister all of the news.

Devon: That’s right, that’s right. So, since dominic is becoming an official member of the family, i asked if that could be reflected in his name.

Lily: Oh, and they agreed?

Devon: They did, so he will officially be known as dominic newman abbott winters chancellor, and I chose winters instead of hamilton to honor neil.

Lily: Wow, what a beautiful thing for you to do. And what an amazing gift to give your son.

Devon: Mm.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Hey, what you doing?

Abby: I just put dominic down for a nap. I might go do the same. I’m pretty tired. I didn’t get any sleep last night.

Chance: Oh, shoot. I hope that wasn’t because of me. I was tossing and turning all night.

Abby: Yeah, yeah, I felt that, but only because I was awake. We made a big decision yesterday, and we were so busy talking about how it was impacting and you were helping me through the whole thing, that we didn’t really get to hear your side of things. Is that why you were restless, too?

Chance: You know, I had a couple nightmares last night. Got pretty bad.

Abby: I was hoping that those would go away once we worked things out with devon. That it would relieve some of that pressure.

Chance: Yeah, I thought so, too. Thought so, too. But, hey, who knows? It might be one of those things that has to get worse before it gets better, right? It’s just weird. I’ve been pushing all this down for the longest time, and now that I’m not, well, it just feels like the floodgates are open. Might not look like it, but it might be a good thing. Might be a sign of progress. Who knows?

Abby: Well, I wish I could just wave a magic wand and have it all go away, but I know it doesn’t work like that. Maybe these nightmares are a sign that we’re doing the right thing, that we need more help. You know, maybe we made the right decision. Even though it’s hard. Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

Ashland: Hey, who dared put that frown on your face? You just point him out to me, and I will take care of him, whatever it is.

Victoria: Mm. It was nothing. Really, it was nothing. I just had a little run-in with billy. He’s guessed that we’re still interested in acquiring newman media, and he wanted to make it clear that he’s not in favor of that.

Ashland: Interesting and a little presumptuous. Maybe he and lily want to make their own play for it.

Victoria: No. No, that’s very doubtful. Billy knows that my father would never sell to him. Besides that, dad wants to give adam a dose of humility. He doesn’t want him to drown in it.

Ashland: Yeah, but why would he care if you acquire it? What’s it to him?

Victoria: He claims that he’s worried about me and that i shouldn’t trust my father.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] Like we need billy to tell us that. You more than anyone know how your father’s mind works, right? We already suspect that he has an ulterior motive for this sudden reversal that he’s made, and I’m beginning to wonder if his real intention is to use our bid to wave in adam’s face, you know, to use it to keep him in line.

Victoria: Well, I guess that’s possible, but if that’s all my father wanted, then why wouldn’t he have told adam right away? There’s got to be something else going on. We’re not gonna find out what that is until my dad is good and ready for us to know.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ] Come in. Noah. What’s up?

Noah: I thought I owed it to you to come down in person and explain why I took the job at new hope.

Adam: Uh, this is the first I’m hearing of it.

Noah: Really? Um…sorry, I didn’t mean to spring it on you like this. I talked to grandpa about it earlier. I assumed he passed on the news.

Adam: Oh, well, dad and I are having some communication issues lately. So new hope, huh?

Noah: Yeah, I’m pretty excited about it. It’ll be fulfilling giving back to those in need, and another added appeal is I get to work with my dad again. I’m sure you can relate, considering you work with yours.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, in my case, it’s not quite panning out like I had expected. But nick’s a good guy. He’s doing meaningful work. I’m sure it’ll be a great opportunity for you.

Noah: Thanks, man. Anyways, I just wanted to let you know.

Adam: Thank you.

Noah: Hey, sally.

Sally: Noah.

[ Sighs ] There’s something that I thought you should know.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Now what?

Devon: Have I thanked you lately for all the support you’ve given me through this? ‘Cause it’s really helped me.

Amanda: Mm. Well, it’s the least that I can do, especially since you were there for me through that whole situation with sutton. And lord knows that dominic is a lot more fun and a lot easier to deal with than my grandfather.

Devon: That’s very true.

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: That’s very true, but I know that having a baby in the house one day out of every week wasn’t part of the plan when you moved in, and, you know, as cute as dominic is, he can be loud and messy sometimes.

Amanda: He’s a baby.

Devon: I know.

Amanda: Yeah, I get it. Okay?

Devon: But he’s a light sleeper, too, and that’s a big responsibility.

Amanda: Yeah. I am a little worried about that last part. You know, I — I don’t have a lot of experience with infants. But I am willing to learn. I don’t know, I’m looking at this as an adventure with you.

Devon: That’s why you’re amazing. You know that?

Christine: So these are all changes you’ve previously approved, but still, you know, take your time and think it over, look it over. If you’re having any second thoughts or concerns, if you want to make any changes, I can take them to amanda and we can address them.

Abby: Thank you, christine. We really appreciate it. And we’re not having second thoughts. This is the right thing to do. But you’re right, we’re also not gonna rush into this. It’s — it’s too important, and I’m sure devon will be very thoughtful about this, too.

Chance: Alright, well, i guess we’ll be in touch with you soon.

Christine: Okay. Um, listen, before I go, there is one more thing I have to bring up. Devon has made another request. Fries or salad?

This is a cbs news special report. I’m major garrett in washington. There is breaking news from the supreme court. Cbs news learned justice stephen breyer plans to retire at the end of this term in junE. Breyer is 83. He was nominated to the high court by president bill clinton in 1994 and has been a main stay to have the court’s liberal wing. His retirement or plans to that effect gives president biden the chance to nominate another liberal justice. Cbs news chief legal correspondent jan crawford joins me at the tablE. Jan, is this a formal retirement or something close to that?

Reporter: It’s close to it. It’s something we’ve all expected. Justice breyer, 83 years old, the most senior justice on the supreme court, the anchor of the liberal wing, has been under enormous pressure to step down, including last year from progressives and the left, so that president biden would have a chance to nominate his replacement and keep that seat a liberal justice, not take any chances that republicans would get in the white house and be able to replace justice breyer with a conservative.

Jan, you and i have a lot of experience with thiS. Typically, my memory, justices announce this, put out a statement, the white house reacts in accordance and there’s some kind of cohesion. This doesn’t feel the same thing. A tweet by white house press secretary, it has always been the decision of any supreme court justice when and if they decide to retire and when they want to announce it. That remains the case today. We have no additional details or information from the white house. I have sources on capitol hill who have confirmed this. Those around the high court seem a little bit knowledgeable that this was going to happen but don’t have it firmly because breyer hasn’t announced it officially.

It would be unusual for him to do so. Typically justices announce retirement at the end to have the term or the end to have the final or arguments for that term which would be toward the end of april. But by kind of informally letting people know in washington whether in the white house or capitol hill, this can kind of get the ball rolling so that president biden can be ready to announce his possible replacement, those hearings can get started early in the summer, a justice will be confirmed by the time the next court session starts in october and well in advance of the midterm. So it is a way of depoliticizing the process, it’s — if that’s possible with the supreme court — and a way that justice breyer could get in front of this before the drum beat of pressure starts up again from progressives that he step down. He was very almost insulted last year I was told by multiple people at the court that there was this pressure on him to step down because of everything he’s done for the courT. He’s a very much prominent figure who talks about the court, the integrity of the court, like they’re kind trying to throw him out with the trash. By doing this now, it stops that drum beat that he retire and makes it look in justice breyer’s view much less political.

We’ll see if that lasts. Our senior white house and political correspondent ed o’keefe joins us from the north lawn of the white house. I read jan psakI’s tweeT. Anything else from your vantage point?

Reporter: We have indication a heads-up was given to the white house. They’re not commenting. The president is expecting to appear at the top of the hour with C.E.O.S and auto leaders to talk about his economic agenda. We will press him on whether he was told for certain last week or recent days by the justice that he planned to retire and what his plans are going forward. Reminds people this sets up president biden to make some history if he opts to fulfill a campaign pledge. He told me in june 2020 that he intends to nominate a black woman to the supreme court saying “it’s long overdue for a woman of color to serve on the court.” So who might he potentially pick? There are several nameS. Jan, if i miss someone, you should include them, but three that have been mngd, katanji brown jackson, who service on the court for the trirkt of columbia, confirmed with 53 votes. Leandra krueger, 44, depp si assistant attorney general for the office of legal counsel. Comes from kamala harris. The third name mentioned candace jackson akawomi, a new judge at the second circuit court of appeals confirmed in june with 53 votes. Why is 53 important? Because snarls now require only 50 senators to confirm a justice and with three republican votes, collins, murkowski and graham, suggests bipartisan support if the president we’re to pick one of the two women who currently serve on the federal bench.

Before we jump off, I want to get a chance to see any other names?

That’s a really, I think, pretty short list of contenders. There’s one other judge michele chiles, a favorite of clyburn.

Jim clyburn, D.M. From south carolina.

Right, so I think we want to add her to the mix as welL. I think the president seems poised to nominate the first african-american woman to the supreme court. All these women are highly qualified. Jackson clerked for justice breyer so my guess is that might be justice breyer’s sentimental favorite.

A good amount of politics and possibly history to be made in the not too distant future. Our coverage will continue on local news tonight and the “cbs evening news.” I’m major garrett, cbs news special report, reporting from washington. In me to keep my cool ’cause i didn’t want him to know that i was eager.

Ashland: I suspect that you have an impenetrable poker face, but I’m sure that victor is well aware just how excited victoria would be to acquire newman media.

Nikki: Yeah, well, before you get too excited, darling, I want to make sure you realize that your father is intending to be very involved with the company, so you better decide if you can live with that before you go all in on this.

Victoria: Oh, I’m well aware. Right now, I’m a little more concerned about how risky it is to bring adam on board. Oh, I guess that maybe dad left that little tidbit out. He wants adam to stay on as ceo. Otherwise, there is no deal.

Nikki: [ Exhales ]

Mariah: Oh. Look at that. I run up to our place for a few minutes, and this luscious brownie appears out of nowhere. I wonder where it came from.

Tessa: Oh, my goodness, i wonder how that got there. The coffee house elves must have struck again.

Mariah: Elves? Really? Wow.

Tessa: Okay, I figured that you could use a little boost to get through the rest of the afternoon.

Mariah: Thank you. And I’m sorry, I hope I wasn’t too “poor, pitiful me.” I have a ton that I am grateful for. I have a job that I love. And a cute brownie-adjacent apartment. And the most adorable, supportive girlfriend on the face of this earth.

Tessa: Um, excuse me? FiancéE.

Mariah: That’s right. How could I forget? It’s my new favorite word.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Fiancée, fiancéE.

Tessa: Mm.

Mariah: I am the luckiest girl in the world to be marrying you.

Well, well, well.

Look at you.

Tessa: Yes, “fiancée” is a beautiful word, but isn’t “wife” even better?

Mariah: I can’t wait. So when do we want to do this thing? I mean, we haven’t even talked about it yet.

Tessa: Hmm. Okay. Um, I don’t know. Spring? Is that too soon?

Mariah: No. No, not at all. I mean, june weddings are very special.

Tessa: Well, I guess it depends on whether we want to have a big wedding or a small, intimate one.

Mariah: We could do a destination wedding. Maybe not as lavish as the palazzo in tuscany, but…

Tessa: Destination, like milwaukee?

Mariah: Mm, uh… well, if we keep it small and simple, then we only have to make 400 decisions than the usual 4,000. But again, a big wedding with all your friends and champagne and two gorgeous wedding gowns.

Tessa: Uh-oh, do I hear shades of bridezilla creeping in?

Mariah: Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah, that’s totally me. No, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and i want us to put our own unique spin on it.

Tessa: In every way. So what do you think?

Mariah: I think we should start planning this thing before my mom and faith beat us to it.

Tessa: Oh, um, do you mind if we do it tonight? Because I have a publicity meeting for the album release right now.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, of course. It’s a date.

Billy: Okay, great, thank you very much. Yes, we’ll be in touch. Appreciate it. Hi.

Lily: Hey.

Billy: I’m glad you’re back. Uh, let me fill you in. I looked into that construction project, like you asked, made sure all the permits were approved. There’s still a few loose ends to tie up, but nothing insurmountable. My suggestion would be we don’t waste any more time and we break ground as early as next week.

Lily: Yeah, sure, if that’s what you think, then let’s go for it.

Billy: Okay, great. That was easy. I wish victoria took my advice so willingly.

Lily: I’m guessing you offered advice that she didn’t listen to?

Billy: Yeah, I ran into her earlier, and it was pretty clear that she’s still planning to go after adam and newman media. I suggested she followed in my footsteps and walk away, let them go, and live her best life.

Lily: And she didn’t listen to you. That’s a shocker.

Billy: She wouldn’t admit that she was planning anything, but it’s clear she’s convinced that she can pull it off.

Lily: Well, I mean, honestly, look on the bright side. If she is going after adam and she’s successful, then we can watch him go down in flames without even lifting a finger. Just watch on the sidelines, eating popcorn.

Billy: That’s a good point. All the satisfaction, none of the risk. It’s a pretty good deal, isn’t it?

Adam: Well, what’s going on between me and my dad is not up for discussion.

Sally: That’s fine. But I can guess. I bet that victor has already started in with the micro-managing. Yeah, you shouldn’t worry about that, though, because you know what you’re doing. If your father wants to waste his time looking over your shoulder, then let him, ’cause all he’ll see is that you’re doing a great job.

Victor: Well, it’s not just gonna be victor looking over my shoulder.

Sally: What do you mean?

Adam: Nothing. Nothing, just let it go.

Sally: No, are you saying that victor’s gonna bring in someone new over you that, we have yet another layer of bosses to report to? So what’s gonna happen to newman fashion?

Adam: Slow your roll, okay?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Look, you have to keep this strictly confidential, okay? You can’t tell chloe, and for god’s sake, you can’t lord it over chelsea that you’re in on a secret.

Sally: I promise. Not a word.

Adam: My father says that he is considering selling the company to victoria.

Sally: Why in the world would he do that?

Adam: Oh, well, the official rationale is that it’s a good business move, but it’s — it feels like a vote of no confidence in my leadership.

Sally: This isn’t because of the billy thing, I hope.

Adam: He says it’s not, but he made a point of underlining how disappointed he was that i apparently was blind-sided by billy’s plan.

Sally: That’s crazy. I can’t believe he’s treating you this way. You were at his beck and call the entire time we were in italy. You were nothing but loyal to him. Does that not count for anything?

Adam: Apparently not. As far as my father’s concerned, it’s besides the point. You see, this is how he operates. He likes people guessing where they stand. Keeps them off balance. Very effective, but irritating as hell.

Sally: So how are you gonna handle this?

Adam: I’m not sure yet.

Nikki: Bringing adam onto our executive team is the last thing I expected.

Victoria: Well, we really don’t have a choice if we want to make this deal.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I suppose I could make peace with it. That would depend on adam changing his attitude. Although we saw in italy that he is at least capable of being a team player.

Ashland: Well, he was rather instrumental in keeping gaines from disrupting our wedding. I got to hand it to him.

Victoria: Mom has a point. Adam’s attitude is key. You know he helped us in italy for one reason and one reason alone. He wanted to stay on dad’s good side. And obviously that didn’t turn out too well for him, did it?

Ashland: Well, he’s become used to being ruler of his own fiefdom.

Victoria: And now dad is planning to sell it out from underneath him. I wonder how he’s gonna react to that. Such tree-mendous views.

Ashland: Well, I think you’re right to be wary of adam. But there’s also an argument to be made that it’s probably also a good idea to have him in house where we can keep an eye on him.

Nikki: We don’t even know if he would be willing to make the move. I mean, it would be a tremendous blow to his ego. Going from an independent ceo to a subordinate position here with us, with many layers to answer to.

Ashland: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: Listen, we don’t have to make any decisions now. Let’s just see how this all plays out. But I can tell you one thing for sure. I am definitely not gonna let my guard down around adam.

Adam: Even if my father does sell the company, he has guaranteed me that he’s gonna keep me in my position as ceo.

Sally: So you’d be willing to report to your sister?

Adam: Yeah, I’m not sure yet. I still need more time to think it through. But the thing is, my father is partly punishing me, but it’s also another one of his little tests. He’s trying to figure out how I’ll respond to his little game.

Sally: Well, if that’s the case, then you should go for it. Sure it’ll be annoying having victoria scrutinize every little thing you do and taking shots at you every chance she gets.

Adam: You’re not selling this.

Sally: Well, let me finish making my point. You keep saying how unpredictable victor can be and how no one can count on having his support for too long. Well, that means victoria can’t count on it either. So eventually, she’s gonna fall out of his favor and you’re gonna be right there, first in line, in the perfect position to pick up the gauntlet.

Adam: Yeah, I have a lot to think about. But I appreciate your support. It’s nice to have someone in my corner for a change. So thank you.

Sally: Always.

Lily: So I have some news.

Billy: Do tell.

Lily: Abby and chance gave devon shared custody of dominic.

Billy: Wow.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: That’s amazing. I’ve got to be honest, I thought the chances of that would’ve been slim to none.

Lily: I know. I thought it was gonna destroy their friendship or they would give him less access, so thank god that didn’t happen.

Billy: Well, that couldn’t have gone any better.

Lily: Devon’s gonna be an amazing dad.

Billy: There’s no doubt about that. Dominic’s a lucky little boy. But that couldn’t have been an easy decision for abby and chance.

Lily: No. No argument there.

Chance: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Chance: Come in.

Amanda: Thank you.

Devon: Yeah. Really appreciate you and abby agreeing to this, chance.

Chance: Yeah, of course. We’re — we’re just trying to keep dominic’s needs at the forefront of every decision. Right?

Devon: Same here.

Chance: Good.

Abby: Well, I have all of dominic’s things. They’re all packed. There’s baby food in there, bottles, diapers, a change of clothes. His favorite toy. He really likes to sleep with that. And, oh, I printed out his schedule.

Devon: That’s perfect. And I’ll call you guys if I have any problems or concerns.

Amanda: Yeah, and we can also video call, unless you guys are going out.

Abby: No, no, we’ll be here. We would love that.

Chance: Yeah.

Devon: Perfect. Buddy.

Abby: Mommy loves you, okay?

Devon: How you doing? How you doing? Oh.

Abby: Got it?

Devon: Hey, buddy. I missed you, man. I missed you. Did you miss me? Are you gonna hang out at daddy’s tonight?

Abby: Okay, um, well, you’re gonna go spend the night with him, but you’re gonna be back first thing in the morning, okay? I love you.

Chance: Love you, bud.

Devon: Love you, too. It’s okay. Thank you guys again.

Chance: Yeah. I’ll get the door for you guys.

Amanda: Thank you.

Abby: Love you.

Devon: We love you, too, mommy.

Abby: Be a good boy, okay?

Devon: We’ll be fine. We’ll talk to you guys tonight. We’ll see ya.

Chance: See you, bud. Bye.

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Adam feels like Victor is punishing him because he wants to sell Newman Media to Victoria.

Billy advises Victoria to not buy Newman Media because She will always owe something to her father. Victoria isn’t happy that Adam must remain CEO of Newman Media or, he, won’t sell her the company.

Adam confides in Sally and tells her that Victor may sell Newman Media to Victoria and he makes her promise not to tell Chelsea and Chloe.

Abby and Chance let Devon take Dominic for an overnight visit although Abby still has doubts about whether she and Chance made the right decision.

Mariah and Tessa start to plan their wedding they consider having a wedding in June.

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Victoria: Thank you. I just scheduled a meeting with our financial team to go over our year-end numbers, and i think you’re gonna be happy.

Ashland: Well, I can’t wait to hear.

Victoria: I’ll admit, I’m impressed with what I’ve done so far, but I’ve even more excited about what’s yet to come, and with the moves that I’ve been making, I might even outdo myself in the coming months.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: Are you serious? Do you really think you’re gonna get away with this?

Victor: Michael.

Michael: Victor.

Victor: Nice to see you. Come in.

Michael: Yes. Um, I — I come bearing news.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Michael: I have informed everyone at city hall that I am stepping down as district attorney. There will be a formal announcement made shortly, and now that I’m officially transitioning from public servant to private attorney, I can make myself more available to you as your counsel.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned.

Michael: [ Laughs ] And when I say “available,” i mean within reason, as we discussed, right?

Victor: Ah, we have discussed it amply. I’m very glad to hear you made that decision.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Okay? Means a lot. Now, I have some news for you. Newman/locke just filed a lawsuit against newman media.

Amanda: Okay, well, I’ll be in touch soon. Take care.

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Ooh. Was that a new client?

Amanda: Yeah, she hired me to set up a trust for her grandchildren.

Phyllis: Ooh, she must be loaded.

Amanda: Well, if I told you that, I’d be violating attorney-client privilege, but let’s just say a dozen more like her, and my new law firm will be on solid footing.

Phyllis: I have no doubt about that. You’ll get there soon.

Amanda: Thank you. Now, what’s going on with you? You got any more frivolous lawsuits?

Phyllis: Um, no. The only thing I will need counsel for is, uh, my entire future.

Amanda: What?

Phyllis: I’m trying to decide whether I leave genoa city for good and start a new beginning.

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Phyllis: So, my daughter offered me a job at marchetti. I’m considering taking it.

Amanda: Okay, wait, i don’t — I don’t understand. You just want to up and leave genoa city? Like, this hotel, all your friends?

Phyllis: Remember what I was telling you the other day, that I’m at loose ends and I want to create chaos? That happens, you know. It’s — it’s, I’m sure, the universe offering me a new beginning.

Amanda: Well, there are a lot of opportunities here that would not require you uprooting your entire life.

Phyllis: Well, I’m not really rooted here, truth be told. Okay? And we’re talking about milan. I mean, it’s an incredible city. It’s gorgeous and glamorous and, more importantly, my daughter’s there.

Amanda: I know that you’ve missed her a lot since she’s been gone, but…this just seems like a really extreme reaction, and I think if you left, you would miss a lot of people here that care about you.

Phyllis: It’s an opportunity to have a kick-ass job with my kick-ass daughter. And don’t you think some of those people who “care about me” would like to visit milan and buy italian shoes from the source? Come on.

Amanda: I would actually rather you stayed.

Phyllis: You’re lovely. Ohh. Amanda, you’re my only friend here. You are. You’re my only friend. Michael and lauren, that’s it.

Amanda: Phyllis, I think that you are purposely leaving out a few people.

Phyllis: Who? Who am I leaving out?

Amanda: I don’t know, jack? Nick?

Phyllis: They’re not friends. They’re my ex-husbands.

[ Laughs ] I mean, nick has made it clear he doesn’t want to be a pal. And then jack, he’s not even — he’s not even talking to me.

Amanda: You feel shut out of their lives at the moment, and it hurts, but I think that you’re dealing with it by taking this huge leap when a smaller leap is what’s called for.

Phyllis: Well, you know, i don’t do anything halfway, so…

Amanda: Well, I think that that’s kind of part of the problem. I’m just saying that you got to consider moderation. Maybe go on a vacation or consider expanding your business.

Phyllis: Neither of those things would bring me closer to summer.

Amanda: Okay. Summer — I know that you’re drawn to her. I understand now, especially being so close with my mom. And I really do wish that I had that life-long bond that you and summer have.

Phyllis: Yeah. There’s nothing more important to me than my daughter.

Amanda: But moving to milan? You would be starting a new job in a different city where you don’t even know the language. Is that really what you want? Or is this more about jack and him going radio silent?

Victoria: I gather that you’ve heard from your corporate lawyers.

Adam: You’re suing newman media for the use of the newman name?

Victoria: That about sums it up.

Adam: You do realize that our father, victor newman, is the primary financial backer of newman media, right? And last time that I checked, my last name is newman, as well.

Victoria: Yes, I’m aware of that. But we probably shouldn’t be discussing this right now. Why don’t you have your lawyer call my lawyer? I mean, surely you’ve dealt with enough legal issues in your life to know that’s how it works.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, I wanted to hear whatever absurd explanation there was for this lawsuit from the horse’s mouth.

Victoria: Oh, okay. Well, since you’re here, I might as well lay it out for you. The media division at newman enterprises existed long before you even knew you shared our last name.

Adam: Oh, you’re talking about the division that you sold.

Victoria: The one that we’re buying back. Ashland and I have decided that we are gonna rename chanccomm newman media. I mean, the name only makes sense now that we’re bringing the division back into the newman fold. Come on, it would be problematic having two newman medias out there operating in the world, don’t you think?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] I think you’ve gone insane.

Victoria: And I think that you should look at this as an opportunity to refresh and rebrand your company. You could come up with a new name. How about victor and son? I don’t know. I mean, be creative. Have fun with it. Just know that newman media is no longer available to you. Now, if you’ll excuse me, ashland and I are gonna grab a bite.

Adam: We’re not finished. I would like a moment alone with my sister.

Ashland: How about I grab us some lunch and I’ll bring it back to the office?

Victoria: Thank you.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Look, you can just drop the condescending tone because I see right through you.

Michael: You’re surprisingly calm about the fact that victoria is suing you.

Victor: Well, I’m impressed by her moxie, you know?

Michael: Alright, let’s run with that. Care to explain?

Victor: She wants the company. Not gonna go down without a fight. She approached me to buy newman media, and I turned her down.

Michael: Huh. I bet adam appreciated that.

Victor: Adam doesn’t know. I’m keeping him out of the loop. Now, do you think there’s any merit to the lawsuit?

Michael: Hmm, absolutely not. It’s nothing but a nuisance. Family in-fighting might put a dent in the newman image, but I’m more than confident that you would win in court. Victoria’s people could come up with an argument, but they really don’t have much of a case.

Victoria: Which I think victoria realizes. Do you think this is part of her strategy or is this just retaliation?

Michael: I could do some digging.

Victor: Mm-hmm. I think I have a better plan. I’m amber.

Adam: We both know that this lawsuit is a ridiculous ploy.

Victoria: It’s simply business.

Adam: You never cared about the company name before, so why now?

Victoria: Because I want all of my divisions to have the newman name.

Adam: Okay, then why don’t you call it newman communications?

Victoria: Too confusing. We wouldn’t want people to mix up our two companies — one being the gold standard and the other being yours.

Adam: Victor named you ceo of newman enterprises ages ago, and now, suddenly, that’s not enough validation for you? You have to come after me and try to damage the success that i have earned?

Victoria: Earned? Wow, that’s a very strong word. I’m not sure how successful you would be if daddy hadn’t handed you a company to run.

Adam: There it is — the green-eyed monster. That need to be number one in daddy’s eyes. I mean, that’s what this is about, right? That’s why you tried to turn victor against me with the whole billy debacle.

Victoria: Oh, adam, you’re letting your deep-seated insecurities get the best of you.

Adam: You have wasted your energy on this embarrassing endeavor that you’re gonna lose in more ways than one. I mean, by suing newman media and our father just to spite me, it’s not gonna sit well with the old man.

Victoria: Well, that’s between him and me.

[ Telephone rings ] We’re done here. So if you’ll excuse me, I have work to do. Victoria newman. Hi. Yes, I did receive the report. No, I haven’t had time to review it, but I’m going to do so this afternoon. Great. No, I think it looks good so far.

Phyllis: This is not about jack.

Amanda: Really? Because it seems like you want to uproot your entire life because he went on an extended business trip to that very city, and you still haven’t spoken to him since you turned him down on christmas eve.

Phyllis: My decision has nothing to do with jack or nick or anyone else.

Amanda: Then what’s it about?

Phyllis: It’s about me. Remember, I told you I was at loose ends?

Amanda: Yeah.

Phyllis: I mean, I want everything. I’ve always been a striver. I am proud of that.

[ Sighs ] You know? And it’s just everything here is just boring. I’m getting complacent, and i need to change that.

Amanda: And why is moving across the ocean the only remedy? What about this hotel?

Phyllis: I’ll hire somebody else to run it. Crystal’s more than capable.

Amanda: You are irreplaceable.

Phyllis: Or I could sell it. Both of nick’s sisters wanted this hotel. They fought me for it. I’m sure there’d be plenty of interest.

Amanda: After everything you did to hold onto it, you’re just gonna up and give it away? That would kill you.

Phyllis: It may sting for a little bit, but I’d get beyond it. I’d have a career in milan. That’s beyond thrilling.

Ashland: Yes, I’d like to meet with the team as soon as it can be arranged. Fly them in. Or if it’s absolutely necessary, I’ll go to new york. No, victoria will not be attending the meeting. She’s busy with other projects, so I’ll be spearheading this with her full support. Uh-huh. Bye then.

Michael: Ashland locke? Michael baldwin. It’s so nice to meet you.

Ashland: You recognize me?

Michael: Well, from the news, mostly.

Ashland: Well, I recognize you as well, mr. Da. I’m surprised we haven’t crossed paths before.

Michael: Isn’t it fortuitous that we are both here right now? Are you meeting victoria?

Ashland: No, I’m just getting something to go.

Michael: Um, wondering if you might have a moment to chat while you wait for your food?

Ashland: Sure. Why not?

Victor: Hello, sweetheart.

Victoria: Well, hello there. Come in, please. Mwah. You know, I’ve had an odd mix of visitors today.

Victor: Really?

Victoria: Yeah, all of them with the last name newman.

Victor: Hmm. I told your secretary to hold all calls because you and I have something rather serious to discuss, don’t we?

Victoria: Really? Well, I’m game. Why don’t we take a seat?

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: So, where would you like to begin?

Victor: Where do you think?

Victoria: Why don’t you tell me, so I’ll be sure?

Victor: Is this lawsuit meant as an attempt to exert leverage or are you serious? Because, if you are, of course you’re aware of who you’re dealing with, yes? I’m victor newman. I created that name. I built my empire under my name. It will always stay under my name.

Victoria: I understand that, daddy. But that’s precisely my point. Newman media should belong to the newman empire that you built.

Victor: Under the newman/locke umbrella?

Victoria: We could avoid spending our money and our energy over a legal battle if you would just agree to sell to me.

Victor: So this lawsuit is about leverage.

Victoria: Well, it’s definitely got your attention. I mean, you must see the value in what I’m suggesting. It’s not as if you would lose anything. In fact, you would — you would benefit from the further expansion of your communications and media properties of newman enterprises. You are the chairman of the board. You are the major stockholder. This would be really good for the company, and what’s good for the company is good for you.

Victor: Mm-hmm. You know there are other people involved, right? If I were to consider your offer, where would that leave adam? If you, like many people,

Victor: I understand your desire to consolidate newman media and chanccomm under the umbrella of newman/locke.

Victoria: Well, together, they would be bigger and stronger.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: They would be more than the equal sum of their parts. It would be like a new and improved newman media.

Victor: Where does this leave adam? Would he be running the newly expanded company? I mean, he would be have to be part of the package deal, you know?

Victoria: Are we negotiating here, daddy, or is this some kind of test?

Victor: I’m asking you a question.

Victoria: I’m not thrilled by the idea of keeping adam on, but I would be open to discussing the possibility, if you’re serious. The thing is, if you are serious, then I don’t understand why we’re having this talk without adam present.

Victor: Never mind adam, okay? This is between the two of us right now.

Victoria: Even if I did agree to adam running the division, who’s to say that adam will? I mean, he and I, we’re not enemies, per se, but we certainly don’t trust one another. You know, he dropped by earlier to give me an earful about the lawsuit, and I can assure you, he’s not happy about it.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: And you and I both know that he will resent it if you sell the company to me. I’m sure that he’s gonna detest working under me, so my question to you is, if adam refuses to come on board, is that a deal-breaker for you?

Amanda: Making a huge life change, it will be exciting, but I’m gonna keep hounding you until you admit that jack is playing a role in this sudden desire to move across the ocean. And I’m extremely good at cross-examination, so I would just give up now if I were you. Just…

Phyllis: Okay, hey. I don’t understand why he’s freezing me out. I really don’t get it. And I just do miss how thoughtful he is. He’s really funny, by the way. Did you know he was really funny? You know, beneath that buttoned-up exterior, he’s really funny.

Amanda: Yeah, I figured that much. You would never be with somebody who couldn’t make you laugh.

Phyllis: Yeah, it is what it is.

Amanda: It’s whatever you make it out to be.

Phyllis: I’m trying to make everything incredible and exciting and fabulous all the time. That’s what I try to do. And if I live in milan, it will be. I’ll be a part of fashion week, weekends at lake como. I mean, that’s genius.

Amanda: What exactly would you be doing in milan?

Phyllis: Alright, well, um… well, summer’s gonna go over that. I obviously have to go to milan and go through the finer points of this job, but it’s, i believe, in marketing. Marketing, yeah. And, um, very high level position.

Amanda: Do you have experience in marketing? Because I thought that your background was in tech.

Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, marketing, tech. It’s in my wheelhouse.

Amanda: Oh, okay. Well, if you say so.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. So it’ll be thrilling and exciting, and I’ll be working alongside my daughter, and that means everything to me. And you were on board with this before.

Amanda: Okay, yes, that, I’m on board with. I will support you taking a trip to milan. But not accepting the job. No huge life changes. Not until you talk to someone who knows you a little better than I do.

Phyllis: Oh. Oh, no. What? Who are you texting? It better not be jack.

Michael: I thought you might be interested in learning that i am returning to private practice and will be working as counsel to victor newman.

Ashland: Well, that’s an interesting career change.

Michael: Oh, I hope it will bring new challenges. But honestly, it already has, since I am handling certain matters for victor.

Ashland: Ah, yes, I assume you must have heard all about the —

Michael: Lawsuit. That’s a fairly bold move by you and your wife.

Ashland: Well, we are nothing if not bold.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] Oh, off the record, um… newman media doesn’t think the case has legs. They’re not concerned.

Ashland: Really?

Michael: Truly.

Ashland: Well, you certainly live up to your reputation.

Michael: You haven’t been around here long enough to know much about me.

Ashland: Well, you’d be surprised. From what I understand, you have quite an incredible tale of incarceration and redemption, yet even once back on the righteous path, you’ve had to contend with some low points. Including some noteworthy allegations and criminal charges.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] All of which were dropped.

Ashland: Mm.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] All part of the journey to my becoming the upstanding man which you see before you now. But I am flattered that you took the time to do your homework.

Ashland: Well, I make it a point of looking into the da and every other prominent legal figure in the cities that I work and live.

Michael: Smart. I fancy myself a bit of a reader, too. I mean, that’s why I know so much about your business reputation. Oh, and I was fascinated by that article on chanccomm about you. Of course, until it was retracted by billy abbott because he admits it’s a pack of lies. What an emotional roller coaster that must have been for you. Not that we need to rehash your history. My point being that you, like myself, have lived a rather colorful life.

Ashland: I agree. We have some things in common. We have both seen it all.

Michael: And done it all.

Ashland: We like to push boundaries, dabbled in the gray if need be, and we both live for a good fight.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: Hello, gentlemen. You mind if I join you?

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Ashland: Well, I hope your conversation with victoria went well after I left.

Adam: Oh, I’m sure she will tell you all about it.

Ashland: Mm.

Adam: But right now I’m a little more interested in what you’re discussing with the da.

Ashland: Mr. Baldwin and i were just having a friendly chat, getting to know one another.

Michael: I was just informing mr. Locke that I’m leaving the da’s office to work for your father. I’m surprised he didn’t mention that to you.

Adam: He did. I just didn’t know you were coming on so soon.

Michael: Yeah, neither did I. But you know victor, he can be very persuasive.

Adam: Well, I assume if you’re here on my father’s behalf, then the conversation must be about the newman/locke attack on newman media.

Ashland: The word “attack” is a bit melodramatic. We’re filing a simple civil suit to bring the company name back under the corporate umbrella where it belongs.

Adam: That’s one very flawed way of looking at it. I assume michael had some things to say about your argument.

Ashland: He did, and I heard what he had to say, but mr. Baldwin hasn’t gone up against the likes of victoria and me. No offense.

Michael: Oh, none taken.

Ashland: Thanks for the talk.

Michael: Ashland, he, uh, has some bravado, but that doesn’t win cases in court, so don’t worry about this.

[ Clears throat ] We’ve got it.

Victor: Nothing really is a deal-breaker because we don’t have a deal yet. But you’re right about what you said. Adam will balk at working under your leadership.

Victoria: So, how do we solve the problem?

Victor: There’s no problem. I think adam, at this time, needs a dose of humility.

Victoria: You know, I’m thrilled that you’re giving real thought to selling to me, daddy. I hoped that you would. I just didn’t expect that it would happen. At least not this soon. I have to say, though, the other day you turned me down. What exactly changed your mind?

Victor: What, I don’t have a right to change my mind?

Victoria: Well, you just don’t do it that often.

Victor: Yeah, well, just know that when I do, it is usually after a serious consideration. Alright, my darling, I’ll be in touch. Meanwhile, you come up with a figure that’d be pleasing to me, okay? Don’t lowball me.

Victoria: No, I would never.

Amanda: I didn’t text jack. I am not that messy. I just — I called for some backup.

Phyllis: Oh, who did you text? Just tell me, please.

Amanda: Mm, you’ll see.

Phyllis: [ Groans ]

Amanda: But in the meantime, let’s talk about this hotel. So you said if you move to milan, you can either sell or you can hire someone to manage the place in your absence.

Phyllis: Right, I mean, given all the disasters that have happened here, you can make a very, very strong case that somebody else should run it.

Amanda: Okay, I will bite. My counter-argument would be that that is part of the appeal of the grand phoenix, the potential for things to get wild. Your clientele, they are adventurous. They enjoy the unexpected.

Phyllis: Okay, well, I don’t think that would stand up in court. I mean, it’s hard to defend a bunch of guests getting drugged. Just saying.

Amanda: Okay, well, all I’m saying is that it’s a lot to consider. And giving up the business that you’ve poured your heart into, that is not a decision to be taken lightly.

Michael: Phyllis, amanda just texted me, said you needed something?

Phyllis: You brought michael into this?

Amanda: You said he’s your most trusted friend.

Phyllis: Ugh.

Michael: Hello, I’m standing here. What’s going on?

Amanda: Phyllis says that she wants to leave genoa city for good.

Michael: The hell you will. If I’ve got to stick around, so do you. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Michael: Alright, what is this all about you wanting to move away?

Phyllis: Look at you. You were said you were on board, then you bring in another attorney to play devil’s advocate.

Amanda: First of all, I said that I was on board with you taking a trip to milan to figure things out. Second, I am an attorney. And third, I want you to have the best possible advice.

Michael: There you go. So what brought on this sudden urge to flee?

Phyllis: My daughter has invited me to work alongside of her at marchetti. I mean, who could say no?

Michael: You can and should say no to your daughter’s generous but totally insane offer.

Phyllis: Why?

Michael: Because you love genoa city. You’re happy here.

Phyllis: I’m not really that happy here, michael.

Michael: Listen, this town made you the person you are today. When you came here, you were a desperate, needy woman obsessed with danny romalotti.

Phyllis: Oh, okay.

Michael: No, no, no. Then, look, you grew. After a whole lot of mistakes and, let’s be honest, some felonies and many more misdemeanors, but you grew and you started channeling all that energy and determination into the right directions. You became a force to be reckoned with, someone who would set goals and achieve them, someone who would do anything for the people she loved, someone who would stand up for what she believed in even though everybody else in town thought she was nuts. Look, genoa city molded you, but you’ve also molded it. And I, personally, am insulted for myself and on behalf of lauren that you’re even considering bailing.

Phyllis: Well, don’t be insulted. Don’t take it personally. I mean, I still love you guys.

Michael: If you had said once that, “hey, I want to live in milan” or, “hey, I would rather do something else than own and operate a hotel that I fought tooth and nail for,” I might humor you. But you didn’T. So there’s no way I can even pretend that this has any merit at all.

Phyllis: You said you were on board with this, me working with my daughter.

Amanda: I was on board with the two of you getting together in the general sense. I am not on board with this, no.

Michael: Working at marchetti is a great idea, if you want to destroy your relationship. Working for your daughter, looming over her every moment, i don’t think you’ll even last a month. Maybe not even a week.

Phyllis: Okay.

Michael: It’s a bad idea. You have to know that.

Phyllis: What are you talking about? It was my daughter who offered me the job.

Michael: That doesn’t make it right! I need to know that you’ve come to your senses, so [Chuckles] I can be on my way.

Ashland: You will never guess who I ran into while picking up our order. Michael baldwin.

Victoria: Really? Had the two of you ever met before?

Ashland: No. But he was rather eager to make my acquaintance. Did you know that he is working for your father?

Victoria: No, I had no idea. I wonder how that came about. Maybe michael was looking for a change and he approached my dad. Maybe my dad reached out to michael because he’s looking to reinforce his legal team.

Ashland: Reinforce his legal team to battle us?

Victoria: Maybe.

Ashland: Hmm. Well, obviously, michael didn’t give me any details about that, and I wanted to probe deeper, but adam showed up and joined us.

Victoria: Huh. That must’ve been awkward.

Ashland: I prefer to call it casually tense. Adam was rather evasive when i asked him about how the rest of his conversation went with you.

Victoria: It was fine. He made a feeble attempt at a mind game, which I dismissed.

Ashland: Well, that’s exactly what I thought he was doing with us.

Victoria: You know, I find it interesting that adam didn’t throw the fact that michael is working for my dad in my face.

Ashland: Maybe he’s playing his cards close to his vest or he didn’t know.

Victoria: I’ll bet it’s the latter. Dad’s been keeping things from adam these days. Do you know that he didn’t mention to him that I made a pitch to buy newman media?

Ashland: Are you sure about that?

Victoria: I’m positive. When you were out earlier, my father stopped by, and we had the most interesting conversation.

Victor: Yes, son?

Adam: Why didn’t you tell me that you hired michael baldwin? Is there something going on that I need to know about? How did olay top expensive creams?

Phyllis: Um…okay. I don’t know if I should feel touched that you want me to stay here so badly or annoyed that you’re so loud in my place of business.

Michael: Stick with touched. You wouldn’t want to disappoint me or amanda. She asked me here to knock some sense into you because she cares.

Phyllis: Listen, I’m gonna tell you what I told amanda, okay? My life has become [Sighs] About my exes and this hotel and standing behind that counter all the time. I mean, honestly, I don’t like it.

Michael: Then make some changes, here in genoa city.

Phyllis: You reminded me of that person I used to be. That person who I once was and how my life once was.

Michael: What aspects of old-school phyllis are we referring to?

Phyllis: Not — not that part. Just not, you know…

Amanda: Hmm?

Phyllis: I learned a lot of lessons.

Amanda: Okay.

Phyllis: [ Clears throat ]

Michael: That’s somewhat reassuring.

Phyllis: Okay, good. Can you support this potential move? I won’t be gone forever, but can you support me just considering it? Can you do that?

Amanda: I already told phyllis that I support an exploratory trip of reasonable length to milan.

Michael: I would be happy to endorse a visit with your daughter if only so both of you will be reminded that when you are in close proximity, you are frequently irritated with each other.

Phyllis: Okay, well, alright. Thank you. Thank you, both of you. Thank you.

Amanda: Okay, well, there’s only one question that remains. Will you be going to milan while jack is there or will you wait until after his business is finished?

Phyllis: It’s — I’ll go when I go. Jack doesn’t factor into this.

Amanda: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: You know, my father, he did a complete about-face, and now he’s actually open to an offer to sell us newman media.

Ashland: I’d like to say I’m thrilled about that, but I’m a bit reluctant to celebrate. Are we supposed to believe that victor changed his tune because of a lawsuit that he just heard about? Because he doesn’t want the headache. Even though he just hired the best lawyer in the state. I don’t buy it.

Victoria: I agree with you completely. I asked him what was behind this change of attitude, and he wouldn’t give me the satisfaction of an answer. I think he likes to make me wonder, which doesn’t surprise me. But I have gotten to know his tells a little bit better over the years. My father is definitely up to something.

Victor: There is something you should know, son. Victoria came to me the other day and said she wanted to buy newman media.

Adam: She did what?

[ Laughs ] Of course she did, because chanccomm is not enough. She wants it all. But you turned her down. That’s the reason for this ridiculous lawsuit.

Victor: Yeah.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Oh, she’s gonna regret overplaying her hand.

[ Sighs ] I just, um…just wish you would’ve confided in me earlier so I would’ve understood the dynamics.

Victor: However, the story doesn’t end there. I’m seriously entertaining her offer.

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Sally: I’m back. Did you miss me? I’m totally energized by my trip from new york.

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

Sally: Super productive and super fun, but it would’ve been even better if you had joined me.

Adam: Come on in.

Sally: So I was going to get you a souvenir, like an empire state building snow globe or a statue of liberty keychain, but I decided that you didn’t deserve it. You need to come with me next time and buy your own trinkets, but if you do come with me, nothing romantic. Got it, bucko?

Adam: I’ll try to restrain myself. So trip was productive?

Sally: Very.

Adam: Well, that’s good. I would hate to spend money on frivolous business trips.

Sally: Is everything okay?

Adam: Just a lot going on.

Sally: Yeah, there always is. What’s up? Hey, I’m a good, compassionate listener. You can talk to me. Also, I’m super hungry, so let’s go get something to eat and i will do my best to solve all of your problems.

Adam: Look, I really appreciate the offer, I do, but I have things to do, okay?

Sally: Okay, of course. But I still need a coffee, so do you want me to pick one up for you?

Adam: [ Sighs ] You know what? I could use a break, so let’s go.

Chloe: Good morning.

Chelsea: Hi. Thanks for meeting me here.

Chloe: Yeah. What’s up with that?

Chelsea: You sound nervous.

Chloe: Well, I think it’s a little odd that we’re not meeting at our office, like we do every morning because it’s where we work. It’s our office. It just makes me think that maybe there’s something or someone you’re trying to avoid.

Chelsea: Very perceptive.

Chloe: Okay, so does this have to do with adam or sally or some combination of the two?

Chelsea: Who else would it be?

Chloe: I thought sending sally away to new york bought us some drama-free time.

Chelsea: It did. It gave me some time to think instead of listening to the constant needy chatter around the office.

Chloe: Okay, so are we talking about adam or sally?

Chelsea: We’re talking about all of it. The office, them, the tension. Adam has made it clear he’s moving on. There’s no future for the two of us.

Chloe: Yeah, well, too bad.

Chelsea: So I can’t be around him anymore.

Chloe: Wait, are you quitting?

Chelsea: No, no, I would never do that to you. But I did make an executive decision. I told adam the fashion division needs to relocate to a new location in order to gain some independence from newman media. We’re moving.

Rey: Thank you.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ]

Rey: What’s so funny?

Sharon: Mariah. She’s sending me ideas for venues for her wedding.

Rey: That’s funny?

Sharon: Well, because it’s mariah.

Rey: Of course.

Sharon: So far, she has suggested a recording studio, the old gc buzz studio, and a tattoo parlor.

Rey: She and tessa want to get inked while they’re reciting their vows?

Sharon: I think she’s joking, but I can’t be sure.

Rey: Mm, because it’s mariah.

Sharon: Well, all of those places do represent moments in their love story, so I wouldn’t put it past them, but I just hope they don’t make this decision quickly or take it lightly because I want them to have the wedding of their dreams.

Rey: Well, they definitely deserve it after everything they’ve been through. But you heard what you said, right?

Sharon: What?

Rey: You said you wanted them to have the wedding of their dreams. I can definitely see mariah planning a non-traditional ceremony. For them.

Sharon: Are you accusing me of being an interfering mother of the bride?

Rey: Oh, absolutely. And whether they have the wedding at a cathedral with a horse-drawn carriage or right here at crimson lights, it’s gonna be amazing. And I know that you are so happy to be helping them plan their wedding.

Chance: Morning.

Abby:I.

Chance: You know what? I’m gonna make you breakfast. Anything you want, you name it. French toast, pancakes? Maybe just some fruit? Yookay?

Abby: I know that we’re doing the right thing, but it doesn’t make it any easier.

Amanda: You planning some father-son time with dom?

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. You know, I — I just can’t believe that I’m gonna get shared custody of my little boy. You don’t look convinced, though. Are you still worried that something might go wrong?

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Chloe: You asked adam to move our offices? When did this happen? And where was I?

Chelsea: I probably should have consulted with you first.

Chloe: Probably? Yeah.

Chelsea: I’m sorry! But you were all over my case about finding a way to make this work. And adam declaring there’s no future for us really hit me hard. I can’t be around him or anything that reminds me of him. I’m already selling the penthouse. It would be ideal if I didn’t have to bump into him at work 10 times a day.

Chloe: I understand. I don’t want to run into him once a day. Or once a year.

Chelsea: This isn’t just about my personal, this decision. This is about our business. It’ll be good for us. You know, we’ll have our own space. We’ll be able to focus on the work. We’ll really be able to put our whole hearts into it.

Chloe: Wait. I’m getting a vision. Yes, we should be in a loft or maybe a warehouse space, something, you know, that reflects our creative spirit. Something less corporate and stodgy.

Chelsea: Yes, exactly what i was thinking.

Chloe: I mean, newman media offices are just so uninspiring. I mean, we need something different. I — something in a cooler part of town. Maybe around some galleries or some boutiques. Oh, my god, I love this idea.

Chelsea: I knew you’d be on board.

Chloe: Wait, so what does adam say? Does he agree to this?

Chelsea: Uh, well, at first, he was thrown, but then I think he sort of warmed up to the idea. He sees the value in it. I mean, who knows? He’s probably relieved he doesn’t have to bump into me every day either.

Chloe: So did he say yes?

Chelsea: Well, not yet. But that’s why I wanted to meet with you this morning. I made an appointment with a broker to go see spaces. If we can present adam with the perfect option, he can’t say no.

Chloe: Wow. So when are we doing this?

Chelsea: Now.

Sharon: You are 100% right. I’m thrilled that tessa and mariah are so happy. You know, their excitement and their giddiness, it — it’s infectious. It makes me want to help them.

Rey: Well, it seems like all your kids are doing really well right now. Faith is flourishing at school, and with moses. Noah’s got this new b opportunity with nick.

Sharon: But I’m a little worried about noah.

Rey: Yeah, you said you had some concerns about his reaction to mariah’s news.

Sharon: Yea um…you know, mariah and tessa’s lives right now are blossoming. They’re getting married, they’re starting a family. And I know that noah’s been hurt by love a few times, so I just worry that it might be a little bit painful for him to see tessa so happy with his sister.

Rey: You really think he still has feelings for tessa? I mean, he’s been in town for a while now, seems okay with it, and he sees the bond that mariah and tessa have.

Sharon: Attraction isn’t always logical.

Rey: No, it’s not.

Sharon: And you can’t control those feelings. You can’t just turn them on and off like a light switch.

Rey: Yeah, look, what you’re saying is true, but I think noah is handling this better than you give him credit for. You may be reading into this more than there actually is.

Sharon: Well, that would be the first time I ever did that.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: No, this is more than just my maternal instinct. Nick sees it, too. We both have a pretty good read on noah, and I think this hurts him a little. Nick has even talked to him about it already.

Rey: Well, you know, I’m just a trained detective, not his parent, so I can’t read all the signs.

Sharon: That’s not what i meant.

Chloe: Yeah, let’s check out the loft near here first.

Chelsea: Exactly what I was thinking. I’ll call the broker and let her know. Oh, no.

Adam: Ah, a staff meeting here at society. How productive.

Chloe: Yeah, it seemed like an out-of-the-box place to do a meeting.

Adam: Mm. I see.

Chelsea: Sally, you’re back from your trip already. Seems like you just left.

Sally: Yeah, saw so much amazing stuff in new york, had a private tour of the dior show in brooklyn, did some interviews. Waving that newman fashion flag anywhere I can.

Chelsea: You are quite the cheerleader.

Chloe: Well, we’ll have to set up a time so we can go over all of your new york adventures.

Sally: Yeah, how about after adam and I are done here? We can meet back at the office.

Chelsea: We’re not going back to the office.

Sally: Oh. Are you staying here for the rest of the day?

Chelsea: No, we’re going out to look at new spaces for newman fashion.

Sally: What?

Chelsea: Yeah, we’re relocating.

Sally: Wh– since when? Why didn’t anyone say anything to me?

Chloe: Uh, you were out of town.

Chelsea: Because we make the decisions. You work for us.

Sally: And adam approved this?

Chelsea: Well, adam’s standing right next to you. Why don’t you ask him?

Adam: No concrete decisions have been made yet.

Chelsea: Right, but we’re going out today to find the right space.

Sally: Great, cool. So when do we leave?

Chelsea: “We”?

Sally: Yeah. Newman fashion. Go, team. Is that cheerleader enough for you?

Adam: Hey, let’s grab a table, get something to eat. You said you were famished.

[ Clears throat ]

Chelsea: It’s unbelievable. She didn’t waste any time.

Chloe: Okay, you know what? Let’s just focus on the new office.

Chelsea: She’s not even trying to hide her intentions. It’s blatant. And adam, it’s like this whole thing’s appealing to him. I don’t even recognize him anymore. What can I du with less asthma?

Adam: Thank you, andy.

Chloe: I doubt that sally has any ea what went down between you and adam. I mean, she was too busy annoying everyone in manhattan. She doesn’t know that he said that you two have no future.

Chelsea: And when she finds out, you think she’s gonna calm down or be emboldened by it?

Chloe: I don’t know, but I do think that you’re reading into her behavior.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: I mean, listen, she just got back from new york and she just wants to brag about her productive trip, and she ran right to the big boss.

Chelsea: But that’s a problem in and of itself. She doesn’t report to him. She reports to us. And then we deal with adam. That’s the chain of command. She’s — she’s flaunting her connection to him right in front of us. She’s a hypocrite who lied when she said she was gonna keep things professional.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] You know, you sound like someone who has not gotten over adam.

Adam: Oh, I could go for an omelet right now with tomato and broccoli and monterey jack.

Sally: You know, I cannot believe that they were gonna move offices without telling me. Did you see how dismissive chelsea was?

Adam: Look, no decisions have been made yet,kay? I am the decision-maker, so please just calm down.

Sally: Yeah, but they’re making it seem like it’s a done deal.

Adam: But it’s not. I would know that, right? It was chelsea’s idea, so just let her do her due diligence. She’ll find a location, and we’ll go from there. No point in getting worked up if it might not happen.

Sally: Alright, well, it does make me feel better hearing you say that, but, I mean, the way that she treats me — really?

Adam: It wasn’t entirely her faulT. You came in hot, bragging about your private tour of the dior show, and you knew how she would react. Just don’t antagonize her.

Sally: Antagonize her about gushing about fashion? Really? That’s my job. If she can’t handle it, she needs to find a new line of work.

Adam: Why don’t we just get back to talking about actual work instead of workplace politics?

Sally: Gladly. Let me tell you about the interview I did with a hot new designer.

Chloe: I’m gonna give it to you straight. I love you, but I am done managing your moods. So, uh, can we move on, yeah?

Chelsea: Okay.

Chloe: Great. Okay, so, listen, we need to figure out how to get more autonomy for newman fashion. It is great that we’re gonna get a new office, but what we need is a bigger staff.

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Abby: Louise just took dominic to his music appreciation class.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] You know what? I still can’t believe that that exists for kids his age.

Abby: Yeah, it’s supposed to help him with his cognitive development. You know, I was thinking maybe I would go with him or I was gonna keep him home. You know, I want to spend as much time with him as possible, but then I thought it’s probably best for louise to take him for him to stay on his regular schedule. I hope devon does the same.

Chance: Dominic’s routine is not the only thing that’s on your mind right now, is it?

Abby: Well, I mean, I have to hire another bartender at society.

Chance: Come on. That’s not why you were upset earlier.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Hey. I don’t want you to hide your feelings from me. Okay? Tell me what’s going on.

Abby: I just — I can’t help thinking, will dominic think we didn’t love him enough to fight for him?

Chance: What? No. No, he’s not gonna think that. You know why? ‘Cause there was nothing to fight. There was only a bond to honor and to respect.

Abby: I’m just — I’m not sure that that’s true.

Chance: You love both brad and victor, didn’t you? Yeah, and I don’t think dominic’s gonna think any differently. Just as devon and I are gonna love that little kid with everything we got.

Abby: I just — I keep feeling that — I mean, what if there was another solution, something that was better, something that felt right?

Chance: Baby, this is right. And this is what little boy’s gonna know going forward, just all kinds of love, from all three of his parents. Including his extended family, which is 85% of genoa city.

Abby: He definitely won’t have a lack of aunts and uncles and cousins.

Chance: No, he sure won’T. He’s gonna grow up thinking he’s the luckiest little boy in the world. And with you as his mom, I tell you, that’s exactly what he is.

Abby: [ Sighs ] My foundation doesn’t settle…

Amanda: Okay, it’s not that i think that anything is gonna go wrong, it’s just my job to be prepared for any possible contingencies.

Devon: Yeah, I understand that. But I believe that this custody agreement is gonna go through. I mean, I trust abby and chance and christine.

Amanda: Yeah, I do, too, on the whole, and I do believe that they were being sincere yesterday. But they have had some time to think, and the paperwork still hasn’t been filed, so until it is, nothing is set in stone.

Devon: I know. I know that’s true, but I think that they truly believe that me having shared custody is the best thing for dominic, or else they wouldn’t have come around the way they did, you know?

Amanda: Yeah, no, i absolutely agree. And this is just the nature of being an attorney, okay? Until I can dot my I’s and cross my t’s, I just can’t relax.

Devon: I understand, and i have complete faith in you.

Amanda: As you should. I’m gonna make sure that this happens for you so that you can spend a lifetime loving that little boy.

Devon: I want you to know that I’m so happy to have you on my side.

Amanda: Yeah?

Devon: Yeah. And when I imagine my future with dominic, I see you right there with me.

Amanda: Well, I can’t wait.

Sharon: Do I need to remind you that you are an amazing stepdad to noah and mariah and faith? They adore you, rey.

Rey: I like to think I have a great relationship with all of them.

Sharon: You do. And I know that you are trained in the art of investigation, reading people. You even helped save mariah when she was kidnapped. I would never insinuate that you have a lack of insight into my children.

Rey: Thank you. I’m not fishing for compliments, though. Look, you and nick have a unique understanding of how your kids tick, which surpasses mine, which makes sense since i haven’t been around them until they’re much older.

Sharon: Well, you may get the opportunity when mariah and tessa adopt.

Rey: Yeah. I’m looking forward to being there from the beginning. But the real question is, are you ready to be a grandma?

Sharon: Oh, I’m fine.

Rey: I mean, you don’t look like a grandma.

Sharon: Well, thank you. I’m just thrilled at the idea of having a new baby in the family. It’s a really nice thing to hope for and dream about.

Rey: That is a beautiful dream. And you are gonna make a beautiful grandmother.

Sharon: Oh, thank you. You know, your idea of a grandmother is a little outdated. You know, grandmas come in all shapes and sizes. I mean, why can’t a grandma look like this?

Rey: Ooh. Oh, yeah, you are so right. You know, and as far as hot grandmothers go, you are the hottest.

Sharon: Oh.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Well, you’re gonna be a hot grandpa.

Rey: Oh, yeah?

Sally: So he asked me how to get to carnegie hall. I thought he was setting up for a joke, so I said, “practice, practice, practice.” But then I realized he was just asking for directions, which i took as a compliment ’cause apparently I do not look like a tourist. Hey, you asked me about my new york trip. These are the highlights. What’s wrong? Are you still worried about my problem with chelsea? Look, I’m sorry that I unloaded on you. It was unprofessional.

Adam: I have bigger work issues on my mind right now than your feud with chelsea.

Sally: Okay. Like I said before, I’m a good listener. You can bounce ideas off me. I asked you to breakfast. I’ve been talking the whole time. Please tell me what’s bothering you.

Adam: Are you sure that you can listen as a friend and not as an employee of newman media?

Sally: Absolutely. What’s going on?

Adam: My father said he’s gonna be taking a more hands-on role at the company.

Sally: Ouch. Are you sure you’re not making this out to be harsher than it is?

Adam: No. No, there’s no softer way to put it. I’ve lost credibility with my father.

Sally: Okay, well, what triggered this? I mean, why is victor butting in now?

Adam: He thinks I put the company at risk by falling for billy’s idiotic plan.

Sally: Yeah, but you didn’T. So no harm, no foul. So why is he throwing his weight around?

Adam: Because this — this is what he does. Just when you think everything is going smoothly and you’ve earned his trust, he just likes to throw you off-balance.

Sally: [ Clears throat ] Well, it must be frustrating having victor undermine you.

Adam: Yeah. Yeah. He’s constantly testinme. I always seem to fail in his eyes. I mean, granted, we have had a complicated relationship and i haven’t been a model son, but ever since we started working together at newman media, I’ve made an effort to get back in his good graces, and I thought things were going smoothly. Until now. Suddenly he’s back to second-guessing everything I do. It’s demoralizing.

Sally: I’m sorry.

Adam: Yeah, and the problem with this current issue is i don’t even know where it’s coming from. It’s like the accusation of me falling for billy’s plan is an excuse. See, victor’s always three moves ahead, but I don’t even know who his opponent is this time.

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will continue. Honestly, I thought I was getting my floors cleaned.

Adam: Look, I, um — i probably shouldn’t have confided those things to an employee.

Sally: No. I’m glad you did.

Adam: Just, you know, if your division is affected by what victor is doing —

Sally: Well, do you think it will be?

Adam: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I don’t know. Just pretend like you didn’t hear any of that.

Sally: Don’t do that.

Adam: Do what?

Sally: Backpedal. It’s cowardly. You said it. Own it.

Adam: Alright. I own it.

Sally: Good. Because I get what you’re feeling. The lack of trust is exhausting and makes it hard for you to do your best work.

Adam: Look, I appreciate you listening, but I was not looking for advice. I just — I really need to know that you’re gonna keep what i said to yourself.

Sally: I’m on your side, adam, and if you ever need to talk again, I’m here. Look, I know what it’s like constantly having to prove yourself. I kept having to do that atforrester back in L.A., And i kind of get the sense that that’s what’s gonna go on with chelsea and chloe.

Adam: Well, it may just be a function of being a part of a successful business. You know, you have big egos and high stakes.

Sally: I thought I had a good thing going when it was just chloe and me. But now I can see that that was too good to last.

Adam: Hey, you know what? We should get back to the office.

Sally: Yeah. Well, might not be my office for much longer. Okay, so, what is with this sudden interest in relocating newman fashion? Is that your idea or chelsea’s?

Adam: Oh, that’s definitely hers. But it might have been my fault. I told her in no uncertain terms that we’re over and there’s no future for us. She wants to avoid the day-to-day awkwardness of working in the same place.

Sally: Yeah, well, I’m sure chelsea sees it as a bonus if we move offices. That way, I can’t just pop in and run something by you.

Adam: Possibly.

Sally: Yeah, but that’s not fair because I want the day-to-day run-ins with you. For professional reasons.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: And it’s ironic because I’m the reason that newman fashion is on the map because of my design for victoria’s dress. And now I have no decision-making power whatsoever, and chelsea is constantly putting me down.

Adam: Look, I don’t wanto go over all this again, okay? You are obviously very talented and you are business-savvy, but for now they are your superiors. You answer to them. And I’m sure one day that you will have your own line again. But you just have to be patient.

Sally: Is that something that you’d be willing to invest in? Because I would be totally okay with that.

Adam: That’s a very nice try. Why don’t we just focus on the business we have before we start thinking about launching new ones?

Chloe: Now that we’ve seen what’s out there, I love that we have decided to move our office. I mean, there are just so many better places for us.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Chloe: And the place that we love, it looks like we can get a deal.

Sharon: I didn’t mean to overhear, but are you moving offices?

Chloe: That’s the plan.

Sharon: Ah. Why would you do that?

Chelsea: Uh, just change of environment. That’s all.

Sharon: Well, I know that you’re selling the penthouse. Do you feel the need to put more distance between you and adam at work, too?

Chelsea: This is a business decision, not a personal one.

Chloe: Yeah. We just — we just need to expand.

Sharon: I get it. Good for you.

Chloe: Yeah, we’re just looking for, younow, k more creative location.

Sharon: Yeah, a little inspiration. I love it.

Chloe: I’m excited to have a new workspace. I mean, finally we get to start creating our stuff again.

Sharon: Yeah, that — that does sound exciting.

Chelsea: You know what? Um, I’ve got to put sugar in this. Excuse me. Hey. Rey.

Rey: Hey.

Chelsea: How are you?

Rey: I’m good. Come. Join me.

Chelsea: Oh, you know, i meant to thank you again for sending that christmas gift for connor.

Rey: [ Chuckles ] Well, i hope he liked it. I bet you miss him, having spent all that time together over the holidays.

Chelsea: Yeah. We’re very close. I’m just glad he got to spend time at my place.

Rey: Yeah, from what I hear, it’s not gonna be your place much longer. You’re selling the penthouse?

Chelsea: It’s true. It time to get away from all those memories.

Rey: Yeah. It’s for the best. I’m sure you’ll find a great new place.

Chelsea: Yeah. I’m looking forward to it.

Rey: You should.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Chloe: Hey. So, is your coffee sweet enough?

Chelsea: You know what? I forgot to get the sugar.

Rey: Oh, that was my fault. I distracted her.

Chelsea: Rey and I started talking, and it totally slipped my mind, but that’s okay. Actually, we need to get to the office to gethe ball rolling. It was good to see you, rey. And thank you again for connor’s gift.

Rey: It’s my pleasure.

Chelsea: You know, it’s nice talking to somebody who genuinely cares about my well-being, no ulterior motive, just a sincere “how are you?” It’s refreshing.

Rey: Well, I don’t think that should be such a rare occurrence.

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Chloe: We found our new space.

Chelsea: It’s perfect.

Chloe: It’s big.

Chelsea: So we can expand.

Chloe: It’s got a great creative vibe.

Chelsea: Which will help us create great content.

Chloe: And attract young, vibrant talent.

Adam: Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but, uh, I’ve actually been giving this more thought, and now is not a time to incur more costs, okay? I don’t want to make a big cash outlay for an expensive new lease.

[ Both stammer ]

Chloe: Okay, well, uh, that is the best part — because they are offering a deal… because they want new tenants in this part of town.

Chelsea: The money we save on overhead we can use towards hiring new staff.

Chloe: Expansion and growth. Those are good things for a business.

Adam: Yes, they are. I mean, I’ll have to look at the numbers, but it’s — it’s hard to argue with your logic, i guess.

Chelsea: Excellent. Excellent. We will let the finance department handle signing a new lease.

Adam: Is it really what you want?

Chloe: It’s best for the business.

Adam: Okay, well, maybe chelsea s riwat — it would be best overall if we aren’t crossing paths all day long.

Chelsea: Excuse me.

Sally: Hey, chelsea. How is the search for the new offices going? I would love to have some input.

Chelsea: Oh, I’m sure you would. Talk to chloe about it. She’ll fill you in.

Sally: Hey. What do I have to do to get you to treat me with a tiny speck of respect?

Chelsea: To be honest, I’m not sure I will ever be able to cut you a break.

Sally: Okay. Well, I know that’s not a reflection of my talents or my abilities. You may pretend like my ideas are subpar, but you know better than that. This is personal. Which I don’t understand because there’s nothing going on between me and adam.

Chelsea: Save it. I know this game you’re playing. I wrote the rule book on it. You may pretend you’re not after him, yet you monopolize his time, and I think you and I both know why. Stop playing me for a fool.

Sally: I did nothing. Chelsea just went off on me. Again. It’s really starting to grate on my nerves.

Chloe: No. It is starting to grate on my nerves. I’m not sure how much of this i can take. Something’s got to give.

Rey: Understood. I’ll be there shortly. Okay. I got to go.

Sharon: I had a feeling.

Rey: Thank you.

Sharon: So, how’d your talk with chelsea go?

Rey: It was good. It was good. You know, um, she has a positive attitude about starting over. I feel for her. It’s gonna be tough with all the reminders of everything that went wrong.

Sharon: Yeah, I’m sure there’s something around every corner that can be a reminder of what happened last year.

Rey: Yeah. Even me. I’m a living, breathing reminder, and so are you. And adam.

Sharon: Well, she is putting some distance between herself and adam. I know she’s selling the penthouse, and now there’s talk of her and chloe getting a new office space.

Rey: Those are all good ideas. Too much time around adam can’t be a good thing.

Sharon: Agreed. But, um, you seemed to put her at ease. You have a good rapport with her.

Rey: I was just asking her about connor. I know she loves to talk about her son, like most parents do. Ah, I got to go. I’ll see you later.

Sharon: Okay.

Rey: Mwah. Bye.

Abby: Look. That’s so nice that louise sent us this video of dom in his music class.

Chance: Oh, look at him go. He’s a total charmer.

Abby: So cute.

Chance: So engaged with that teacr.

Abby: Yeah.

[ Sighs ]

Chance: What are you thinking about now? Hmm? You wish we would have gone to class with him?

Abby: No. Maybe it’s not dom that I’m worried about. Maybe it’s me. That I’m gonna struggle handing my son off to devon.

Chance: Abby, that’s not what we’re doing. He’s still gonna live here a majority of the time.

Abby: Okay, but what about the days and the nights that he’s not with us? I mean, I’m worried that it’s gonna break me.

Chance: Hey. Are you kidding me? That is not gonna happen. Abby, you were tough enough to defy everyone, including the government, and track me down and find me in spain. And when I felt like I couldn’t come home, you didn’t back down until I changed my mind.

Abb this is different. That was me refusing to give up someone that I love. This is me having to just walk away, even if it’s only for one day a week. I just — I don’t think that I’m strong enough. My plaque psoriasis…

Chance: I’m so sorry you’re hurting like this. It kills me to see it.

Abby: Don’t apologize. I’m the one who should feel guilty…because this is the best thing for you and for dominic and devon. It’s just — it’s just difficult.

Chance: Well, should we call christine, tell her we changed our minds?

Abby: No. No. We can’t go back on our word. ‘Cause, yes, this is horrible and it hurts, but… it’s the right thing to do.

Amanda: Hey, I am heading out to a meeting with a potential client who wants to set up a trust for her grandchildren.

Devon: Well, that’s really cool. Making sure her family’s taken care of. Maybe I should think of doing something like that for dominic.

Amanda: Okay, let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet.

[ Cellphone pings it’s from christine.

Devon: What’s she say?

Amanda: They have approved our amendments to the custody agreement. Everything is on track.

Devon: [ Laughs ] Yes.

[ Chuckles ]

Chloe: Okay, well, that was a fast exit.

Chelsea: I don’t want to be in that office with that woman for another second.

Chloe: Okay. I have tried to give you your space and accommodate your needs on this, but you are making it really tough.

Chelsea: How?

Chloe: I took this job with adam, my mortal enemy, in part because of you. I built us a viable business for you to come back to. I sent sally to new york to help you. I am moving the business across town to help you. I am giving and giving just to appease you, and you’re not giving anything back. I have done everything that i can to make this work, and i cannot handle the bickering. It is d fobamorale, and it’s bad for business. We need sally. She is valuable to our business, but you don’t seem to realize that or care. So I’m done trying to help you. It’s your turn to figure this out.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Sally: Well, chelsea just bit my head off again.

Adam: Look, look, I don’t want to hear about it, okay? I had enough of it at the restaurant. And I’m definitely not getting in the middle of it. In fact, that’s why I signed off on the plan to move offices.

Sally: Okay, but I —

Adam: Please, please don’t argue with me. It was my decision to make, and I did.

Sally: Alright. I appreciate that. And you’re right. You shouldn’t get in the middle of it. It’s not fair to you. But I also have to look out for myself. I will not be treated like that. And I get the feeling that chelsea’s trying to squeeze me out, and now that victor is gonna be more involved, I don’t know what’s gonna happen to newman fashion. And I don’t think that he respects or cares for the division, so I’m in trouble here.

Adam: What would you like me to do about that?

Sally: Well, you know chelsea better than anyone, so maybe you can give me some pointers on what to look out for?

Adam: All I know is you need to figure it out with her if you want to keep the job, okay? Because as much as I have come to appreciate your ability to land on your feet, if your plan is to go to war with chelsea, I don’t like your chances.

Sally: I think you underestimate me.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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Michael and Amanda team up to try and persuade Phyllis not to stay in town and turn down Summer’s job offer and move to Italy.

Victor tells Victoria he will consider selling Newman Media to her if she makes him a good offer.

Michael finally meets Ashland and begins his fact-finding mission for Victor.

Adam wonders why Victor didn’t tell him he was hiring Michael but he is even more worried when Victor tells him he is considering an offer from Victoria to buy Newman Media.

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Y&R Update Friday, January 28 2022

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At the main house, Victor looked over Newman/Locke’s offer to buy Newman Media. Nikki walked in and he said he had a question about it. She noted that he’d told Victoria not to lowball him, and she didn’t. He agreed. He said that no matter what he did, one of his kids would be unhappy. Nikki knew that buying Newman Media and putting Adam in charge helped Adam’s relationship with Victor. So, she understood why he’d be concerned about Adam’s reaction if the company was sold. Victor predicted his son wouldn’t react well. Nikki said that Victoria would be disappointed if Victor didn’t sell, but she’d understand. Victor wondered why Nikki, as Victoria’s COO, wasn’t pushing him harder to sell. Chuckling, Nikki said she knew no one could sell Victor on anything and that he’d make his decision based on what he thought was right for the family, like he always had. He said she was right. He’d made a decision.

Billy and Lily were in her office. She ended a call, and he lavished her with praise, saying she was so smart and sexy it was distracting him from his work. They flirted, then she put a stop to it and said they had to get back to work.

Adam paced around his office and thought about calling Victor, but he ultimately decided not to. He left. He ran into Nick at Crimson Lights. Nick thought Adam looked like hell, and he asked what was wrong. Adam said it was just work stuff. Adam asked about the kids. Nick said they were fine. He was going to meet with Noah. Adam though it was great Nick would be working with his son and that it was nice that Nick didn’t alienate Noah like Victor had alienated Nick at times. Nick said Victor would be fine – he had Victoria and Adam working in the family business, and he didn’t need Nick. Adam thought Victor had made it abundantly clear he didn’t need anyone, but Adam and Victoria kept jumping through hoops to win Victor’s approval. Adam didn’t even know why he was doing it anymore, but he figured it was too late to jump off the merry go round now. Nick said it was never too late; he told Adam to jump off or stay on, but not to act like it wasn’t his choice. Noah arrived, and Nick went to the patio.

Billy bumped into Adam and boasted about how well his life was going – his future was bright, his kids were loving their school, Lily was crushing it at Chancellor, and he got to help her succeed. Adam asked if Billy was satisfied with that. Billy was very pleased, and he thought he should’ve taken the job a long time ago. Adam said good for Billy, and he started to leave. Billy thought Adam would be fine – he had a good kid, he was living rent-free at the ranch, where his daddy and Rey could keep an eye on him, and he worked at his daddy’s company, at least for now. Billy smirked about Victoria going after Newman Media, and he said Victoria was her father’s daughter, and she knew how to get what she wanted.

Nick and Noah were on the patio, and Noah was staring off into space instead of listening to Nick. Nick got his attention. Noah said he was just tired after last night. Nick heard from Sharon that Noah went out with friends. Nick said New Hope would be teaming up with city council on a new housing development, and he wanted Noah to be at the meeting. Noah found this work fascinating, and he wanted to know more, but Nick didn’t want to burn Noah out, since he was a man, not a machine. Noah said he’d been a little too human last night, and it wasn’t pretty.

Billy went back to work and brought a potential deal to Lily’s attention. She thought they should table it for now, but he said that if they didn’t jump on it, their competitors would. She changed her mind and said they’d go for it. She smiled and said she knew they could do this together. He said she’d kick ass with or without him, but he was grateful to be on this ride with her. He said if he weren’t working with her, he might be chasing Adam around, trying to get revenge. He was sure Adam would self destruct sooner than later. Lily was sure that was especially true if Adam ended up working for Victoria.

Mariah and Tessa were at Society after their adoption seminar. They both felt overwhelmed by all the information. Mariah had chosen to go here, away from the prying eyes of her family at Crimson Lights. Mariah went to the restroom, and Tessa flashed back to yesterday’s conversation with Noah. She’d asked if he was okay. “Why wouldn’t I be okay? When you love someone, you want them to be happy. And I love my sister,” he’d said. The flashback ended, and Tessa looked troubled by it. Mariah returned. Originally, Mariah had pictured adopting a baby, but the stories about older children finding homes moved her. Mariah said her sister, Cassie came to Genoa City to reunite with her birth mom, and Nick adopted her, and the Newmans accepted her as their own. Tessa added that Devon was a teen when the Winters adopted him. They agreed that older kids weren’t off the table, but neither were babies. Mariah said they were no closer to a decision than they were before they started talking about this. Tessa was sure they’d find the right little person to love, or maybe a set of triplets. She said the kids would bring them joy, and they’d build a loving stable home. “Just imagine. Grandma Sharon, Grandpa Nick, Auntie Faith, Uncle Noah,” Mariah said. Tessa’s smile faded when Mariah brought up Noah.

Nick left Crimson Lights, and Noah saw Tessa come in. He apologized about last night. She said he didn’t have to, but he thought it was clear that he did. He could see how uncomfortable she was with him, and he’d never wanted that to happen. He’d had too much to drink, and he’d said too much. He was sincerely happy for Tessa and Mariah. He promised he’d never put her on the spot again. Tessa offered to give Noah some space. He thought it’d be best if they just forgot about it and moved on. “Okay, but I would hope that you,” she began to say. He cut her off and said they were good. He went out the door, and stole one last glance at her before he left.

Victoria was at her office. Ashland came in. He was on a high after a video chat with his son. He’d also had a productive meeting with Riley in marketing and provided him with some branding ideas for the new digital sports media division. Victoria was caught off guard because Ashland hadn’t even discussed that division with her yet. He knew she didn’t care about sports, so he’d decided to handle it on his own. He was just glad he had the energy to take something off her plate. She said that if the deal wen through, the media sports division would be Adam’s department, and in the beginning, she wanted all things directed at Adam to come through her. She said her brother was a manipulative schemer, and she didn’t want him thinking he could play her against Ashland. Ashland countered that, since he was on the board at Newman Media, Adam was used to getting input from him. Ashland didn’t want to undercut Victoria, but it sounded like she wanted him to have less influence in Newman Media once they owned it again. That wasn’t what she meant – she just wanted to present a united front, especially where Adam was concerned. He asked if she wasn’t concerned he was encroaching on her turf. She said he knew her better than that. She loved seeing him energized about work. It reminded her of when they first met, and she made an offer for his company, and he flirted with her. He smiled and said he did no such thing. She noted that he asked her to dinner. He said he did it to close the deal, but it didn’t matter, since she shot him down. She said she did the right thing, since they barely knew each other. She told him that if he flirted with her now, he might get a different reaction. She pressed the button on the desk that made the office door close.

Later, Ashland and Victoria got dressed, and he said he didn’t realize he’d married such a vixen. He couldn’t wait to see what she came up with next. Victor texted Victoria – he wanted to discuss the offer. Victoria didn’t think Ashland should accompany her, and he reminded her that she’d just said they were a team. She said she knew her father, and he tended to let his guard down around her. He understood that she was taking advantage of her father’s soft spot for her, Victor’s pride and joy. She left, and his smile faded.

Victoria met with her parents at their place. Victor was impressed with the offer Victoria put together, and he was considering taking it, but he didn’t see Adam’s name listed anywhere in the deal. Victoria said she didn’t include Adam in the deal, because they weren’t sure if he would want to stay on. Victor had more terms. “Your father will continue in his advisory role to Adam, as I have done with you,” he said. Nikki assumed Victoria would need to take time to consider this, but Victoria took the deal, and she and Victor shook on it.

Victoria returned and brought Ashland up to speed on what Victor asked for. He advised her not to schedule any more meetings at the ranch, where Victor had the home court advantage. Victoria didn’t anticipate any more meetings. She said they made the deal, and it was done. Now Ashland was caught off guard because Victoria finalized the deal without even discussing it with him. She didn’t realize he wanted to go over the deal again. He said it was one thing not to be invited to the meeting – he didn’t love it, but he understood the rationale. He’d assumed he’d at least have the chance to weigh in before she closed the deal. She pointed out that he did weigh in – they’d drafted the offer together with their legal team. She said Victor didn’t add any stipulations, aside from the thing about Adam. Ashland had wanted to add in some stipulations to keep Adam in line. Victoria asked if that was needed. Ashland thought they should make the limits to Adam’s authority clear. Victoria said that would’ve antagonized Victor into pulling out of the deal. Ashland said the point of negotiations were to press someone to find out where their real goals and red lines were. He asked what if Victor planned to pit Adam and Victoria against each other. She didn’t think that was where it was headed, but even if it were, she thought she and Ashland could handle Adam on their own. Ashland thought that Victoria might be putting herself in an untenable situation. She reminded him that he’d recently called her brilliant. He said that was before he knew she closed the deal. He was trying to protect her. Nikki showed up and was surprised they were here instead of out celebrating. Victoria filled Nikki in. Nikki asked if she should tell Victor that Victoria needed more time. Victoria looked to Ashland, who deferred to her. Victoria said she’d given Victor her word, and she thought they could handle Adam. She left.

Adam was on his office phone handling a business call. He ignored a call from Victor on his personal phone. Victoria entered. “I thought it was it was time for me to see what I’m getting for my money,” she said. Adam was speechless, and Victoria told him Victor accepted Newman/Locke’s offer. They locked eyes.

Phyllis was at the hotel on the phone with Summer, finalizing her visit to Milan. Michael came in, and he thought she was moving. She was just doing an exploratory trip. He said her home, friends and base were here. She scoffed at the suggestion that her friends were here. “What does Genoa City have to offer me anymore?,” she asked, just as Jack walked in. She casually greeted him and asked how his trip went. He and Kyle accomplished their goal for Jabot’s European division. He asked if he was interrupting something. Michael said Phyllis had news she’d love to share. Phyllis took Jack up to her room for a private talk.

Phyllis wondered why Jack didn’t respond to her messages and texts. He’d thought about it, but he believed they should have this conversation in person. She knew she hurt him when she didn’t go to his house on Christmas Eve. He said it was a mistake. He never meant to make her feel pressured. She’d told herself that she didn’t want to contend with his sisters’ protectiveness. He knew that wasn’t the real reason she bailed. She said she was scared of everything that was happening. She let him down so many times, and her friendship meant the world to her. He recalled he’d told her more than once that she could take all the time she needed and that they’d still be friends. She wasn’t sure he’d been honest with her about that. When he didn’t respond to her messages, she came up with her own reasons why he left. She didn’t want to let him down. He said he really was called away on a business trip to NY, then Paris, then Milan. She knew that now, but she didn’t then. “And then when Summer called and offered me the job at Marchetti,” she said. Shocked, he asked if she was moving to Milan.

Jack could think of a million reasons for Phyllis to stay in Genoa City. She said there was nothing for her here – she and Nick were over. “And obviously you’ve decided to walk away from any potential between us,” Jack said. Phyllis was scared of the dynamic between them. She wasn’t sure what they wanted from a relationship, and she said they kept missing a mark. He thought she should follow her instincts. He said they’d see each other as long as Kyle, Summer and Harrison were still in Milan. He asked when she’d be leaving, and she said she was going in a couple days to check things out. Jack wanted to have dinner with Phyllis. He wanted to make sure there was no underlying upset over them missing the mark. She said she couldn’t now, but they could meet after she returned from her trip. He was disappointed she couldn’t make time for him sooner, but he accepted it. He asked about the hotel. She said she’d sell it or find someone to run it. If she kept it, it’d be her one connection to Genoa City. He hoped there was more than one connection. She said all her relatives left this town, so what did that say about her? He said she had bright interesting kids who were living wonderful lives, and he thought that said wonderful things about her. She told him he always knew the right thing to say to her. “That’s because nobody knows you better, Red” he said.

Phyllis and Jack went back downstairs, and he left. Michael was still there. Phyllis was even more confused about her feelings. She’d hoped Jack would stop her from leaving, but he didn’t. “Ah, it’s too late. I’m leaving,” she said.

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Y&R Update Thursday, January 27 2022

Posted on by Christine

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At Crimson Lights, a supportive Sharon asked Tessa how the adoption process was going. Sharon was eager to help, if she could. Tessa said that there was nothing Sharon could help with at the moment. Tessa and Mariah were going to an adoption seminar tomorrow to learn about all the different types of adoption, and they’d joined an online support group. Sharon thought that joining a community was great. Tessa zoned out, and Sharon asked why she was distracted. Reasoning that word would get out eventually, Tessa said that Abby and Chance gave Devon shared custody of the baby, and it hit Mariah pretty hard. Tessa knew Mariah never would’ve tried to get custody, though. Sharon knew that had to be hard for Mariah to hear. Mariah arrived and pulled Tessa aside for a talk alone.

Mariah lead Tessa to the darkened patio and asked if she remembered their first date. Tessa did – the movie at the Athletic Club. Mariah had Tessa open her eyes, and when she did, she saw that the patio had star shaped lights on the ceiling. “A movie under the stars,” Tessa marveled at Mariah’s recreation of the evening. Mariah said that night was the first time they told each other how they really felt. Mariah had been so scared because she didn’t know if Tessa felt the same way. Tessa said it had been like that for her too. Mariah brought up a night when they drove out of the city and stargazed in a field for hours. They’d named constellations and made up stories about themselves in the stars. Mariah had imagined Tessa with a winged helmet and a breastplate, like a Valkyrie. Tessa recalled that Mariah’s constallation was on a massive bike, chasing a cult leader to the ends of the universe. Mariah said they were stories about overcoming everything and not letting people get them down. “It became our story. Written in the stars,” Mariah said. When Mariah went for a walk earlier, she thought about how Tessa was ready to embark on this journey, no matter how hard it might be. Mariah got down on one knee and presented Tessa with a ring box. Tessa cried as Mariah proposed. She said yes, and they kissed. Noah came up to the patio doors and he somberly watched Mariah slipping the ring on Tessa’s finger.

After the couple kissed, Sharon went out to the patio to celebrate with them. She was sorry for peeking, but she couldn’t tear her eyes away. Mariah saw Noah leaving, and she yelled for him to come inside. Everyone sat down at a table. Sharon wanted to throw an engagement party. Mariah and Tessa appreciated the offer, but that wasn’t their style. Noah noted that they’d had two proposals. “It’s very you. Very teriah,” he said. Sharon thought that was cute, and Noah said it was what Tessa’s fans called the couple online. He saw it when he was doing research for the album. Sharon suggested a wedding theme. Mariah loved Sharon and her excitement, but she didn’t think she and Tessa wanted a theme.

Noah suggested that Mariah and Tessa have a listening party for Tessa’s album instead of an engagement party. Tessa said that would be about her, and not about them as a couple. Noah pointed out that every track on the album was about Tessa’s love for Mariah, and the album cover photo captured Tessa thinking about Mariah. Tessa agreed the album was just one long love poem. Mariah and Tessa loved the suggestion. Mariah asked if Noah had any other creative ideas, but he said that he had to leave because he was getting drinks with friends. Sharon looked concerned as she watched Noah leave. Sharon was excited about the party and wedding, but Mariah didn’t want her to go overboard. Tessa agreed saying that whatever the wedding they had, it wouldn’t be at the Palazzo in Italy. Tessa and Mariah started talking Italian food, and they realized they missed dinner, so Tessa went to get some takeout from Society.

Tessa ran into Noah at the restaurant. He was drinking alone. He teased her about being away from Mariah. She thought he was meeting friends. He said he guessed they must’ve bailed on him. He was drunk, and she wanted to give him a ride home, but he said it wasn’t a good idea. Tessa didn’t want to leave Noah like this. He said he’d get a car. She asked if he’d be okay. “Why wouldn’t I be okay? When you love someone, you want them to be happy,” he replied. Tessa’s mouth fell open. “And I love my sister, so yeah, I’m fine,” he said. He walked away.

At the penthouse, Devon played jazz for Dominic and bounced him around. Amanda joined him. Devon said he didn’t mean to call himself Devon’s daddy in front of Abby and Chance. Having his son with him felt natural. Amanda loved seeing Devon filled with so much joy. She appreciated being part of this night. He thanked her for making this happen. She said they had to thank Abby and Chance for sending everything Dominic needed and writing out his whole schedule. She noted that it was Dominic’s bedtime.

At their place, Abby paced back and forth while Chance read a book. She said she was driving herself crazy – she was so used to her day being structured around Dominic, and now that she had a free evening, she didn’t know what to do with herself. She said they had to tell everyone about the arrangement. “What if someone sees Devon with our son? I mean they might have some questions,” she said. She realized she was rambling, and he gave her a pep talk. Her phone rang, and she didn’t want to deal with anyone, but then Chance showed her that it was Devon on a video chat with Dominic. Abby asked questions about how the baby was settling in, and Devon assured her all was well, thanks to Abby giving them everything they needed to make the visit go smoothly. Chance thanked Devon for the call. Abby recited a poem to the baby, then the call ended. Abby looked upset and curled against Chance’s chest.

Devon couldn’t get Dominic to sleep, and it made him wonder if the baby had picked up on the tension between all the adults during the custody exchange. Amanda suggested that Devon was overthinking things and that Dominic was just being a regular baby. Eventually, Dominic went to sleep, and Devon and Amanda watched him. They talked about how lucky Dom was to have so much love, and Devon said he wanted Dom to be raised in a stable environment. Just as they talked about going to get some sleep, Lily dropped by to visit the baby, and it woke him up.

Lily asked if she should call Devon dad or pops. Devon said she could take it easy on that. He wished Dominic met his Grandpa Neil. “I’m sure Mom and Dad are looking down at us, smiling,” Lily replied. Just as the baby drifted off to sleep, Moses and Faith arrived, laughing loudly. They’d just celebrated their four month anniversary. Dominic cried, and Moses apologized. He didn’t realize Dominic would be here. Devon said that this was Dominic’s second home now. Moses was surprised to hear about the shared custody. Devon didn’t mention it before, because he didn’t know how things would work out. Faith had heard Mariah and Tessa talking about it. Amanda mentioned that it’d take awhile for the paperwork to be finalized. Devon said it would just be one overnight a week. Faith asked if they could see Dominic, and Devon said of course.

While the others were crowded around the playpen, Lily went over to Amanda to ask how she felt about having a baby in the mix. Amanda loved it – there was something wonderful about seeing Devon with his child. She was happy she was able to help get things to this point without taking it in front of a judge. Amanda was glad Devon and Dom got a chance to bond. Lily said Amanda would bond with Dom too. Amanda was sure she would. Devon said he had to get Dom to bed. Lily gave Faith a ride to Crimson Lights.

Devon picked the baby up, and he started crying. “Daddy’s gonna tuck you in,” Devon said. Amanda watched him carry the baby upstairs. Devon returned, and he and Amanda had wine and enjoyed their quiet time alone. He gave her credit for making the visit possible, but she said it was his love, friendship and strength of character that got Abby and Chance to come around. She was proud of the maturity and patience he’d shown in handling this delicate situation. He was grateful for her support, and he found it attractive that she welcomed Dominic into the house with open arms. Dom cried, and Amanda was going to go help Devon, but he said that he had this. She found it attractive that he did.

Faith went to the coffee house. Sharon asked about the date, and Faith said it was good. She explained that she left the penthouse early because Dominic was there. She added that her little cousin would be staying with Devon part time. Mariah noted that Sharon wasn’t surprised. Sharon said Tessa told her earlier. She asked if Mariah was okay. Mariah admitted she felt a pang at first, but she’d thought about it, and she’d made a mental shift. She thought this arrangement was for the best, given Chance’s struggles. She said Devon would make a great bonus dad, and she and Tessa would have their own child.

Back at the Chancellor house, Chance said he felt better after the video chat. Abby said she wouldn’t have been able to share custody with Devon if she didn’t think he was capable, but it was a strange feeling not having Dom to plan her evening around. Typically, she was on red alert, listening for his cries, putting him to bed for the night. Now she had to get used to days and nights without their son. Chance wanted to show Abby that this could be something special, and not something they just had to endure. He dimmed the lights and gave her a massage while telling her that she didn’t have to carry all this by herself anymore. She said she needed this, and she needed him. He wanted to make time for them as a couple, as often as he could, and show her how much she meant to him. She liked the sound of that. She’d been so stressed, and she thanked him for reminding her slow down. This gave her hope that they could thrive as a couple and family. He was amazed at how hard she fought to hold them together. He said it was because of her that he was back in town, alive and well. He vowed to be the father and husband he was supposed to be, and they kissed.

Later, Chance got out of bed and came downstairs. He went through the mail and found a letter that shook him up. Abby came down to check on him and found him with tears in his eyes. The letter was from the wife of Justin, one of his fallen colleagues. She thanked Chance for sending money for the funeral and for his moral support. Abby didn’t realize Chance had reached out to this woman. Chance said he’d tried to contact the families everyone who was with him in Spain. He felt that he had to do something because he was fortunate enough to come home to Abby, and his colleagues didn’t. Abby asked to hear the letter. It meant a lot to this woman to hear that the perpetrators were convicted and sent to prison. She asked Chance to stop feeling guilty for having survived and to stop second guessing his actions over there, because none of this was his fault. She asked him to be as generous with himself as he’d been to her and her little girl. She said her husband thought the world of Chance, and he’d want him to find peace and be happy. Abby hoped that Chance would take this lady’s words to heart. Chance noted that this woman was widowed, and a little girl didn’t have a father. He asked how he was supposed to let that go. He understood no one blamed him, but he blamed himself. It made him sick that he failed his team and the mission. Abby comforted him and promised they’d find what he needed to help him heal. He said all he needed was her, and they kissed.

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Y&R Update Wednesday January 26 2022

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Billy and Victoria ran into each other at Crimson Lights, where they were both getting coffee. They chatted and learned they’d both been woken up early by video calls from Johnny and Katie. She asked how things were going at Chancellor. They were going well, he said, and it was easy. He said that Lily’s transition to CEO had gone smoothly, and even the people who didn’t want her to be there couldn’t help but support her. Victoria had been in that daunting position, and she thought Lily could thrive under that pressure. Billy felt lucky to help execute Lily’s vision. He assumed things were similar with Victoria and Ashland. Victoria said Ashland was more of a CEO emeritus, and he was her most trusted advisor, and her mother was COO. Billy thought it was amusing that Victoria felt the need to point out Ashland wasn’t her subordinate. “I guess those small little details matter to some people,” he said. She said that wasn’t an issue for her and Ashland. Billy told Victoria she couldn’t deny that her recent success had a lot to do with Ashland’s support. He said the lawsuit Ashland hurled at ChancComm was the reason Jill had to sell the company, and Ashland being on the board of Newman Media would be invaluable when Victoria bought them out. Victoria made it sound like she was no longer interested in buying Newman Media. Billy said Victoria was willing to conspire with him to get Newman Media, and she wasn’t going to just walk away from that.

Billy could tell from the look in Victoria’s eyes that she was pumped up about a big deal. She scoffed and said she ran a major conglomerate, so she was always making deals. He doubted any of those deals would give her the same thrill as kicking her brother to the curb. She accused him of projecting his craving for revenge onto her. He said he let go of it, and he thought she should too. He was genuinely concerned. She thought he was just jealous that she might have the opportunity to triumph over Adam. He thought that her biggest triumph was when she sold Newman’s media division to ChancComm without seeking Victor’s advice or opinion, and it was beautiful. He said now she bought ChancComm back. She thought he resented that. Billy pointed out that Victor took him down, paving the way for Victoria to buy ChancComm. He said it was happening again with Newman Media. “You’re gonna owe [Victor] and he is not going to forget. Victoria, don’t let him suck you back in. walk away while you still can,” Billy advised.

Victoria went back to her office. Ashland vowed to take care of whoever put that frown on her face. She said that it was nothing; just a run-in with Billy. She explained that Billy guessed they were still interested in acquiring Newman Media, and he wasn’t in favor of it. Ashland wondered if Billy and Lily wanted to make a play for Newman Media, but Victoria didn’t think so. She said Billy claimed he was worried about her, and he told her not to trust her father. Ashland scoffed at the thought of them needing Billy to tell them that. Ashland said Victoria knew how Victor’s mind worked better than anyone, and they already suspected Victor had an ulterior motive. Ashland wondered if Victor was using Victoria’s bid to keep Adam in line. Victoria didn’t think so, since Victor had kept Adam in the dark. She thought there was something else going on and that they wouldn’t find out what that was until Victor was ready for them to know.

Nikki went to Victoria’s office. She said Victor mentioned, almost in passing, that he was going to let Victor make an offer on Newman Media. Nikki had to make sure she didn’t look too eager when Victor said this. Ashland was sure Nikki had a good poker face. Nikki said Victor intended to be very involved at Newman Media, and Victoria needed to ask herself if she’d be okay with that before moving forward. Victoria was currently a little more concerned about how risky it’d be to bring Adam on board. Nikki was confused. Victoria revealed that Victor made Adam a condition of the potential deal.

Bringing Adam onto their executive team was the last thing Nikki expected. Victoria said they didn’t have a choice. Nikki supposed she could make peace with it if Adam changed his attitude. She conceded that, in Italy, Adam proved he was capable of being a team player. Ashland agreed that Adam was instrumental in keeping Gaines from interrupting the wedding. Victoria said Adam helped because he wanted to stay on Victor’s good side, and it didn’t work out for him. Ashland suggested it would be a good idea to have Adam in-house where they could keep an eye on him. Nikki said they didn’t even know if Adam would take the job. She was sure it’d be a blow to the ego to go from an independent CEO to a subordinate. Victoria wanted to wait and see how it played out. She said she wouldn’t let her guard down around Adam.

At the main house, Adam learned Victor was thinking of selling Newman Media. “I’m the CEO, so when were you planning on bringing me into this discussion?,” he asked. Victor said Victoria made a proposal a few days ago. Victor saw no point in saying anything to Adam at the time, because he didn’t think anything would come of it. Adam said Victoria was expecting something to come of it – the last time they talked, she was smug, like she had a delightful secret, and apparently she did. Adam thought that Victoria must have been able to tell that Victor was keeping Adam out of the loop. Victor said Victoria couldn’t be blamed for getting her hopes up. Victor stated that acquiring Newman Media after ChancComm would make Newman/Locke the powerhouse of media. Adam wanted to know what this would mean for him.

Victor was sure Adam would continue to be the CEO of Newman Media, though he’d be running a larger company, if ChancComm and Newman Media were united. Adam asked if Victor forgot how hard they worked to keep Newman Media independent. Victor thought that it would be good to have ChancComm and Newman Media under the same umbrella instead of having them compete. Adam felt like Victor was trying to send him a message. Victor admitted he was disappointed Adam didn’t see through Billy’s pitiful attack on Newman Media. He said it took Victoria to stop Billy. Adam insisted that he’d never planned to write an article on Billy. Victor said this discussion wasn’t related to that – this was about business. Adam made his case by listing all the hard work he’d put into Newman Media – he established the fashion platform, he negotiated the collaboration with Nick and New Hope, and he brought in a lot of advertising dollars. Adam said he’d hit every goal. Victor agreed, and he said that was why Victoria would make a substantial offer for the company. Adam groaned that Nick was right – no good deed went unpunished in this family. Victor said this wasn’t a punishment. Adam asked why Victor brought Michael in. He was sure Victor had something up his sleeve. “Maybe I do,” Victor replied. As CEO, Adam felt he had a right to be included in whatever Victor was doing. Victor stated that he would do what was best for this company. Adam wanted details, and Victor refused to elaborate.

Adam went to work, and Noah showed up. Noah thought he owed Adam a face to face explanation about why he took the job at New Hope. This was the first Adam was hearing of this. Noah apologized – he’d assumed Victor told Adam. Adam said he and Victor were having some communications issues. Noah said the job at New Hope would be fulfilling, and he’d get to work with his dad again. He thought Adam could relate, since he worked with his father. Adam admitted working with Victor wasn’t going how he’d expected. Adam was supportive of Noah’s decision. Noah left as Sally arrived.

Sally said Chloe and Sally signed a lease on the new office for Newman Fashion. He said good for them. Sally was surprised Adam was so subdued. He said he had bigger concerns right now. She was bummed – she liked being able to barge in and annoy him when the move hit. He was sure she’d find other ways to annoy him. He assured her he’d miss her pop ins, because they added variety to his day. She suggested he could come up with an excuse to cancel the lease. He said no – if this move helped Chelsea move on, he wanted to support that. He reiterated that he had bigger concerns, and she asked what Victor did now. He said it wasn’t up for discussion. She assumed Victor was micromanaging him. He mumbled about how Victor wouldn’t be the only one looking over his shoulder. Sally asked what that meant, and Adam wouldn’t say. Sally was alarmed – was Victor hiring someone to work over Adam? What would happen to Newman Fashion? Adam swore Sally to secrecy, and he said she couldn’t lord it over Chelsea that she had a secret. Sally promised. Adam said Victor was considering selling the company to Victoria. Adam felt like it was a vote of no-confidence in his leadership. Sally couldn’t believe Victor was treating Adam this way. She said he’d been at Victor’s beck and call the entire time they were in Italy. Adam said Victor liked to keep people off balance. Adam wasn’t sure how to handle it.

Adam had been assured that he’d remain the CEO if Victor sold. Sally asked if Adam was willing to report to his sister. He wasn’t sure yet. He said Victor was punishing him, but this was also one of Victor’s little tests. Sally said Adam should take the job then. She noted that he kept saying Victor was unpredictable. She assumed that Victoria would eventually fall out of favor, and Adam would be the next in line to take over. Adam appreciated Sally’s support – it was nice to have someone in his corner for a change.

Lily was at Devon’s place, and she hugged him when she learned he had shared custody of the baby. Lily said that now that Devon was officially a father, she was officially an aunt. Devon assumed Lily already thought of Dominic as her nephew. She said she did, but that had been their little secret. Amanda came downstairs. Lily was eager to help decorate the nursery, and Amanda said she’d appreciate that help. They already had a lot of baby stuff from the last time Dominic stayed there. Amanda reminded Devon to tell Lily the rest of the news. Devon said that now that Dom was an official member of the family, he’d asked it be reflected in Dom’s name. Dominic would now be Dominic Newman Abbott Winters Chancellor. Devon chose Winters instead of Hamilton to honor Neil. Lily thought that was beautiful and an amazing gift to his son.

After Lily left, Devon thanked Amanda for all her support. Amanda said Devon had been there for her with Sutton, and Dominic was a lot more fun that her grandfather. He acknowledged that having a baby in the house one day a week wasn’t part of the original plan. Amanda was a little worried because she didn’t have a lot of experience with infants, but she was willing to learn. She thought of this as an adventure with him. They kissed.

Lily and Billy were at work. He made a suggestion about a project, and when she readily agreed, he said he wished Victoria took his advice so easily. He told Lily about the talk with Victoria. Lily said that if Victoria successfully went after Adam, Lily and Billy could watch from the sidelines with popcorn. Billy liked the sound of satisfaction without the risk. Lily let Billy know that Devon got partial custody. Billy knew Devon would be a good father and he thought Dom was lucky, but he knew this couldn’t be easy for Abby and Chance.

Chance came home wearing workout clothes and overheard Abby telling Dominic that he’d be spending more time with Devon. Abby put a positive spin on the whole thing. Abby talked about how well Devon knew Dominic, and she said it’d be a good thing for Dom to spend more time with Devon. Later, Dominic was upstairs, and Abby told Chance that she didn’t get any sleep. He hoped his tossing and turning didn’t keep her up. She said she was already awake. She said they made a big decision yesterday, and they were so busy talking about how it impacted her that they didn’t discuss his feelings. He said that he had some nightmares. She’d hoped those nightmares would go away after they worked things out with Devon – that it would relieve some of Chance’s pressure. He’d hoped it’d work that way too, but he suggested things may need to get worse before they got better. Chance said he’d been pushing this down for so long, and now that he wasn’t, the floodgates were open. She said that maybe his nightmares were a sign that they needed more help and that they made the right decision, even though it was hard.

Christine arrived with the amended custody agreement. While Abby and Chance had already previously approved the changes, Christine told the couple to think this over. Abby said they weren’t having second thoughts – this was the right thing to do. Christine said Devon had made a second request – he wanted an overnight stay right away. Abby commented that it was so soon. Christine said Devon would understand if Abby and Chance said no, and they were under no legal obligation yet. Abby asked what Chance thought. He pointed out that they’d both just said they were tired, so this would give them a chance to rest and spend time together, so they’d be in better shape when Dominic came back tomorrow. Abby guessed this was the new normal, so why delay it? She went upstairs to pack Dominic’s things. Christine left.

Devon and Amanda came to pick up Dominic. Abby had packed a bag and written up the baby’s schedule. Amanda offered to video call Abby and Chance, unless they were going out. Abby said they’d love that. Abby kissed the baby and gave him to Devon. Devon cooed at the baby and called himself Dom’s daddy. Abby told Dom that he’d be back tomorrow. The trio left, and Abby and Chance hugged.

Mariah took some time off work and met Tessa at Crimson Lights. Mariah had just heard from Devon that he was getting shared custody of Dominic. Tessa asked how Mariah felt. Mariah had mixed feelings. She was glad a lawsuit wasn’t going to tear the Baby Chancellor crew apart, but she was feeling pangs of jealousy. She recognized that her situation wasn’t like Devon’s. As attached as she got to Bowie, he wasn’t her biological child. Even if she wanted to file a lawsuit, her case wouldn’t be as strong as Devon’s was, and she never even though of filing suit. Tessa asked if it bothered Mariah that Devon had partial custody. Mariah said this situation wasn’t far off from what they’d envisioned for Dom – he’d be surrounded by a ton of people who loved him, and that was all that mattered.

Mariah went upstairs, and when she came back, Tessa had ordered her a brownie as a pick-me-up. Mariah hoped she wasn’t acting like she was feeling sorry for herself. She had a lot of of things she loved in her life – her job, her apartment, and the most adorable supportive girlfriend. Tessa reminded Mariah that they were fiancees. Mariah felt like the luckiest girl in the world to be marrying Tessa. She loved the word fiancee. Tessa thought “wife” was better. Mariah asked when they were doing this. Tessa suggested spring. They talked about whether to do a small wedding or a big one with all their friends or whether they should have a destination wedding. Tessa had to go for a work thing, but they agreed to talk more tonight.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, January 25 2022

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Victoria and Ashland were in her office talking about how well Newman/Locke was doing with her at the helm. She was excited about what was yet to come, and she said she might outdo herself in the coming months. Adam showed up and confronted Victoria about the lawsuit against Newman Media. She was suing for the use of the Newman name. Adam pointed out that he and Victor were Newmans. Victoria thought they should let their lawyers handle this, but Adam wanted to hear the absurd explanation for this lawsuit. She said the media division at Newman Enterprises existed long before Adam even knew he was a Newman. Now that she bought ChancComm back, she wanted to name it Newman Media, and it didn’t make sense for there to be two Newman Medias. She told him he could use the opportunity to rebrand his company to something like Victor and Son. Adam wanted to talk to Victoria alone, so Ashland left to get her some lunch.

Adam thought the lawsuit was a ridiculous ploy, but Victoria denied it. She wanted all her divisions to have the same name. He suggested she call her division Newman Communications, and she shot it down. She didn’t want people to mix up their companies, one being the gold standard, and the other being his. He said Victor named her CEO ages ago, and suddenly it wasn’t enough validation. He thought she was trying to damage his earned success. She took issue with him saying it was earned. She wasn’t sure how successful he’d be if Daddy didn’t give him a company to run. He said she was jealous and she wanted to be number 1 in their father’s eyes. He said the lawsuit wouldn’t sit well with Victor, and she said that was between her and Victor. She dismissed Adam, then she answered a phone call. He left.

Michael went to Victor to say he’d officially let everyone know he was resigning, so he was available to act as Victor’s counsel, though he reiterated he wouldn’t always be available. within reason. Victor accepted that Michael wouldn’t be on call 24/7. Victor announced that Newman/Locke filed a lawsuit against Newman Media. Michael was surprised Victor was so calm. Victor was impressed by Victoria’s moxie. Victor said Victoria wanted the company and approached him about buying it, but he turned her down. Michael was sure Adam was glad. Victor said he’d decided to keep Adam out of the loop about this. Michael said the lawsuit had no merit. Victor was sure Victoria realized that. He wondered if this was part of Victoria’s strategy, or if it was retaliation. Michael said he’d do some digging, but Victor thought he had a better plan.

At Society, Ashland made a call to set up a meeting with colleagues from NY. He said Victoria would be too busy to attend, but he had her full support. Michael introduced himself to Ashland. They recognized each other from the news.

Michael told Ashland that he was going to work for Victor. Michael thought the lawsuit from Ashland and Victoria was a bold move. He said Newman Media didn’t think the case had legs. Ashland thought Michael lived up to his reputation. Michael didn’t think Ashland had been around long enough to know that. Ashland knew about Michael’s incredible tale of incarceration and redemption. Ashland knew that, even after Michael got on the righteous path, he’d hit some low points and faced some serious allegations and criminal charges. Chuckling, Michael said those were dropped. He was flattered Ashland did his homework. Ashland always looked into the prominent legal figures in the cities where he lived and worked. Michael had done his reading too, and he’d been fascinated about that ChancComm article on Ashland, until Billy recanted it. Michael said that they’d both lived colorful lives. Ashland agreed that they had things in common – they both liked to push boundaries, dabble in the gray, and they lived for a good fight.

Adam joined Ashland and Michael and asked what they were discussing. Michael said he was telling Ashland that he was going to be working for Victor. Adam looked startled, and Michael was surprised Adam didn’t know. Adam pretended he did know; he just didn’t realize Michael was coming aboard so soon. Adam assumed that Ashland and Michael must be discussing the Newman/Locke attack on Newman Media. Ashland said it wasn’t an attack. He stuck by the story Victoria gave Adam earlier. Ashland said Michael hadn’t gone up against the likes of him and Victoria. Ashland left. Michael acknowledged Ashland had some bravado, but that didn’t win cases. He told Adam not to worry about this lawsuit, and he left.

Victor went to Victoria’s office, and she kissed him hello. He’d told her secretary to hold her calls because they had something important to discuss. He asked if the lawsuit was about leverage or if it was serious – if it was serious, he wanted her to know who she was dealing with. “I’m Victor Newman. I created that name. I built my empire under my name. It will always stay under my name,” he stated. She understood that, and that was her point – Newman Media belonged under the Newman empire that he built. She said they could avoid the lawsuit if he sold to her. He realized the lawsuit was about leverage. She said he wouldn’t lose anything if he sold to her, in fact, he’d benefit from the further expansion of Newman Enterprises, since he was the chairman of the board and the major stock holder. It was good for the company, she said, which was good for him. “If I were to consider your offer, where would that leave Adam?,” Victor asked.

Victor understood Victoria’s desire to consolidate Newman Media and ChancComm, but he asked if Adam would be running the newly expanded company. He said Adam had to be part of the package deal. Victoria wasn’t thrilled by the idea of keeping Adam on, but she’d be open to discussing the possibility, if Victor was serious. However, if Victor was serious, Victoria didn’t understand why they were having this discussion without Adam. Victoria wasn’t sure Adam would even want to run the company, since she and Adam didn’t trust each other. She said Adam gave her an earful about the lawsuit earlier, and she thought he’d resent working under her. She asked if it’d be a deal breaker if Adam refused to come on board.

Victor said they didn’t’ have a deal yet, so there could be no deal-breaker. He agreed that Adam would balk at working under Victoria. Victoria asked how to solve the problem, and Victor said there wasn’t one. Victor thought Adam needed a dose of humility right now. Victoria was pleased Victor was thinking of selling to her, but the other day he’d turned her down. She asked what changed his mind. He didn’t give her a straight answer. He told her to come up with a figure that would be pleasing to him, and he left.

Ashland went back to Victoria’s office and told her about his discussion with Michael. Victoria wondered how Michael and Victor came to work together again. She said maybe Victor reached out to Michael because he wanted to reinforce his legal team. Ashland asked if Victor was bolstering his legal team to battle Ashland and Victoria. “Maybe,” Victoria replied. Ashland wanted to probe deeper with Michael, but he couldn’t, because Adam joined them. Victoria thought it was interesting that Adam didn’t throw the fact that Michael was working with Victor in her face. Ashland suggested Adam didn’t know, and Victoria bet that was it. She said Victor had been keeping things from Adam these days. Victoria said that Victor never told Adam that Victoria made a pitch to buy Newman Media.

Victoria said Victor did a complete about-face and now he was open to selling Newman Media. Ashland didn’t think Victor changed his mind because of the lawsuit. Victoria didn’t either. She was sure her father was up to something.

Adam went to the main house and asked why Victor didn’t tell him that he hired Michael. Adam asked if there was something going on that he needed to know about. Victor said Victoria came to him the other day and said she wanted to buy Newman Media. Adam assumed Victor turned Victoria down and that was the reason for this ridiculous lawsuit. He said Victoria would regret overplaying her hand. Adam just wished Victor confided in him earlier, so he would’ve understood the dynamics. Victor revealed that he was seriously entertaining Victoria’s offer, and Adam was stunned.

Amanda was at The Grand Phoenix with Phyllis. Amanda had a new client who’d hired her to set up a trust for her grandchildren. Phyllis asked if the client was loaded. Amanda couldn’t violate attorney/client privilege, but a dozen clienets like her, and the law firm would be on solid footing. Phyllis said she was trying to decide whether to leave Genoa City for good. Summer offered Phyllis a job at Marchetti, and she was thinking of taking it. She was at loose ends and it made her want to create chaos. She thought the universe was giving her an opportunity to do something else. Amanda was stunned Phyllis was thinking of uprooting her entire life. Amanda thought that if Phyllis left, she’d miss people who cared about her. Phyllis said everyone could visit. Phyllis said it was a kickass job with her kickass daughter. Amanda wanted Phyllis to stay. Phyllis tearfully said Amanda was lovely, but she, Michael and Lauren were her only friends. Amanda brought up Jack and Nick. Phyllis said those were her ex husbands, not friends – Nick made it clear he didn’t want to be a pal, and Jack wasn’t talking to her. Amanda thought Phyllis was dealing with being shut out by making a big leap. Phyllis wanted to be close to Summer. Amanda understood that, especially now that she was getting close to her own mom. Amanda asked if Phyllis really wanted a job in a country where she didn’t know the language, or if this was about Jack.

Phyllis said it wasn’t about Jack. Amanda was skeptical. Phyllis said this decision was about her – she’d always been a striver, and everything in Genoa City was boring. She’d let Crystal run the hotel, or sell it – both of Nick’s sisters once wanted it, so it’d go fast. Amanda thought it’d kill Phyllis to give the hotel away after everything she did to hold onto it. Amanda wanted Phyllis to admit Jack played a role in this. Phyllis didn’t understand why he was freezing her out. She said he was really thoughtful and funny, and she missed him. Phyllis wanted an exciting life, and living in Milan would be exciting. Amanda asked what Phyllis would be doing. Phyllis didn’t know all the details, but the job at Marchetti was in marketing. She said she’d be working alongside her daughter. Amanda didn’t approve of Phyllis making huge life changes until she talked to someone who knew her better than Amanda. Amanda texted someone. Phyllis hoped it wasn’t Jack. Amanda said she didn’t text Jack.

While they waited for Amanda’s backup, Amanda and Phyllis debated whether or not Phyllis should go. Michael showed up. Phyllis groaned about Amanda bringing him into this. Amanda said Phyllis called Michael her most trusted friend. Amanda revealed that Phyllis was thinking of leaving town for good. “The hell you will. If I’ve gotta stick around so do you,” Michael said. Phyllis brought Michael up to speed. Michael was adamant that Phyllis should turn down Summer’s generous and insane offer. He said Phyllis loved Genoa City, and she was happy here. She clarified that she wasn’t that happy. He said Genoa City made her who she was. He recalled that she came here a desperate needy woman obsessed with Danny Romalotti. Amanda gave Phyllis a questioning look. Michael continued on, saying that Phyllis grew after a whole bunch of mistakes, some felonies and many more misdemeanors. Amanda’s expression grew more stunned, and she looked at Phyllis. Phyllis mouthed “no” at Amanda and shook her head, as if what Michael was saying wasn’t true. Michael said Phyllis became a force to be reckoned with, and she became someone who’d do anything for the people she loved. He said she stood up for what she believed in, even though everyone else in town thought she was nuts. He was insulted for himself and on Lauren’s behalf that Phyllis was considering bailing. She said not to take it personally – she still loved him and Lauren.

Michael thought that if Phyllis worked for Summer and was looming over her every moment, it’d destroy their relationship. Phyllis protested that her daughter was the one who offered her the job. “That doesn’t make it right!,” Michael barked. He needed to know she came to her senses. Phyllis didn’t know if she should feel touched Michael wanted her to stay or upset he was being so loud in her place of business. He said Amanda called him there because she cared about Phyllis. Phyllis said her life had become about her exes and this hotel, and she didn’t like it. He told her to make changes while staying in Genoa City. She said he reminded her of the person she used to be. He asked what aspects of old-school Phyllis they were referring to. “Not that part,” she assured him, while Amanda looked on, quizzically. Phyllis would only say to Amanda that she’d learned a lot of lessons. Phyllis asked if they could support her potential move. Amanda supported an exploratory trip of reasonable length. Michael supported a trip to Milan, if only to remind Phyllis and Summer that when they were in close proximity, they frequently annoyed each other. Amanda asked if Phyllis was going to Milan while Jack was there or if she’d wait until his business trip was finished. Phyllis didn’t know when she’d go, but she said Jack didn’t factor into it.

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Y&R Update Monday, January 24 2022

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Sharon and Rey chatted at Crimson Lights. Mariah had texted Sharon some wedding venue ideas – a recording studio, a tattoo parlor and the old GC Buzz studio. Mariah’s ideas made Sharon chuckle, but since this was Mariah, Sharon wasn’t sure the suggestions weren’t serious. Sharon hoped Mariah and Tessa didn’t take this decision lightly or make it quickly, because Sharon wanted the couple to have the wedding of their dreams. Sensing Sharon was dreaming of a traditional wedding, Rey warned that Mariah and Tessa might choose an unconventional ceremony, but he was sure it’d be amazing.

Rey said Sharon’s kids were flourishing, but she admitted she was concerned for Noah. Sharon was worried it might be a bit painful for Noah to see Tessa so happy with his sister. Rey thought that Noah seemed okay with Mariah and Tessa. Sharon said attraction wasn’t always logical, and you couldn’t turn the feelings off and on like a switch. Rey thought Noah was handling this better than Sharon was giving him credit for. Sharon said that Nick saw it too, and they had a pretty good read on Noah. “I’m just a trained detective not [Noah’s] parents so I can’t read all the signs,” Rey replied. Sharon said that wasn’t what she meant. She said he was an amazing stepdad, and her kids adored him. She’d never insinuate that he lacked insight into her kids. He wasn’t fishing for compliments. He acknowledged that she and Nick had a unique insight into the kids that surpassed his. He though that made sense since he didn’t meet the kids until they were older. She said he might get the opportunity when Mariah and Tessa adopted. He said she didn’t look like a grandma. She was just thrilled at the prospect of a new baby in the family. She said grandmas came in all shapes and sizes, and he told her she was a hot grandma. She said he’d be a hot grandpa too.

Sally went to Adam’s office after she got back from her business trip. She said that her trip to NY was super productive. She tried ribbing him about not joining her on the trip to NY. She said he had to go next time, but there would be no romantic stuff. He wouldn’t join in on her banter. He said he had a lot going on. She invited him to get breakfast and talk, and at first he declined, but then he changed his mind and accepted.

At Society, Chloe wondered why Chelsea called this meeting at a restaurant instead of at their office. Chelsea wanted to avoid the tension with Adam and Sally at the office. Now that Adam made it clear there was no chance for them, Chelsea had decided Newman Fashion needed to relocate to a new building, outside Newman Media. Chloe was shocked, and Chelsea admitted she probably should’ve consulted with Chloe first. Chelsea couldn’t be around Adam anymore. Chloe understood – she didn’t wan to run into Adam either. Chelsea thought they could really focus on work if they moved. Chloe started to get excited about being in a loft or warehouse space, in an artistic district instead of the offices. Adam hadn’t said yes, but Chelsea made an appointment with a broker to look at spaces, so she could show them to him.

Adam and Sally arrived at Society. Sally animatedly shared her experiences in NY with Chloe and Sally. She’d had a private tour of the Dior show and did some interviews, waving the Newman Fashion flag. Chelsea snidely called Sally a cheerleader. Sally was eager to detail her experiences once they got back to the office. Chelsea informed Sally that Newman Fashions was relocating, and she and Chloe were going to look for spaces. Sally asked why no one told her. Chloe said it was because Sally was out of town. “Because we make the decisions. You work for us,” Chelsea tersely replied. Sally asked if Adam approved this. “Well Adam’s standing right next to you. Why don’t you ask him?,” Chelsea replied. Adam said nothing had been decided. Sally announced her intention to tag along on the location search, since they were all a team, she added a pointed comment about Chelsea calling her a cheerleader. Adam broke up the conversation by suggesting he and Sally go get a table. Chelsea griped that Sally wasn’t even hiding her intention of what Sally was doing, and Adam seemed to find it appealing. Chelsea didn’t recognize him anymore.

Adam thought about breakfast. Sally grumbled about the plan to switch offices without even telling her. She felt that Chelsea had been dismissive. Adam said nobody made a decision yet – he was the decision maker. Sally said that Chelsea and Chloe made it sound like a done deal. Adam said there was no sense getting worked up over something that might not happen. Sally was angry about the way Chelsea treated her. Adam thought that Sally was partially to blame by the way she came in bragging about her private tour of the Dior show. He said she knew how Chelsea was going to react, and he told her not to antagonize Chelsea. Sally said it was her job to be excited about fashion, and if Chelsea couldn’t handle it, she needed a new job. Adam wanted to talk about actual work instead of office politics. Sally decided to tell Adam about an interview she had with a hot new designer.

Chloe said Sally was too busy annoying everyone in Manhattan to hear about Adam telling Chelsea they had no future. Chloe thought Sally was reading into Sally’s behavior. Chloe assumed Sally was just excited about her trip, so she went to report to the big boss. Chelsea thought that was a problem, because Sally was supposed to report to them, then they’d go to Adam – it was the chain of command. Chelsea felt that Sally was flaunting her connection with Adam. “[Sally’s] a hypocrite who lied when she said she was gonna keep things professional,” Chelsea asserted. Chloe said Chelsea sounded like she hadn’t gotten over Adam. Chloe loved Chelsea, but she was done managing Chelsea’s moods, and she wanted to move on. Chloe said they needed more autonomy from Newman Media. She wanted to hire more staff. Sally heard peals of laughter from Adam and Sally’s table, and she seethed.

Sally was sharing stories about NY when she noticed Adam wasn’t listening. She urged him to open up. He asked if she could listen as a friend and not as an employee, and she said yes. He told her that his father was planning to take a more active role at Newman Media. He’d lost credibility with his father. He said Victor thought he put the company at risk by falling for Billy’s idiotic plan. Sally pointed out that Adam didn’t fall for it. Adam said this is what Victor did – just when you thought you’d earned his trust, he liked to throw you off balance. Chelsea and Chloe left. Adam said he always seemed to fail in Victor’s eyes. He admitted he hadn’t always been a model son, but ever since they began working at Newman Media, he’d made an effort to get back into Victor’s good graces, and it seemed like things were going well until now. Adam felt demoralized, and Sally was sorry. Adam didn’t even know where this issue was coming from – it was like the the thing about him falling for Billy’s plan was an excuse. Adam said Victor was always three moves ahead, but this time Adam didn’t know who Victor’s opponent was.

Adam realized he probably shouldn’t have confided that to an employee. Sally was glad he’d told her. Adam suggested that Sally’s division might be affected, though he wasn’t sure if it would be. He told her to forget what he’d just told her. She told him not to back-peddle, because that was cowardly. “You said it. Own it,” she said, and he said okay, he owned it. He wanted to know she’d keep what he said to herself. She said she was on his side, and she was there if he needed to talk. She knew what it was like to have to prove yourself – she’d done it in L.A. and she thought she’d have to do it here with Chloe and Chelsea. Adam suggested it was just part of working in a successful company. Sally thought she had a good thing going when it was just with Chloe, but now she realized it was too good to last. Sally asked if it was Adam or Chelsea’s idea to relocate Newman Fashion. He said that Chelsea came up with that idea after he told her there was no future for the two of them. He was sure Chelsea didn’t want the day to day run ins with him. Sally thought Chelsea saw it as a bonus that Sally wouldn’t be able to pop in and chat with Adam. She didn’t think the move was fair, because she wanted the day to day run ins with him. “For professional reasons,” she added. She said it was ironic because she put Newman Fashion on the map, and now she had no decision making power, and Chelsea was constantly putting her down. Adma didn’t want to have this discussion again – he said right now Chloe and Chelsea were the superiors. He was sure Sally would have her own line again one day. She asked if he’d invest in that, but he thought they should focus on the business they had instead of launching new ones.

Chloe and Chelsea were at Crimson Lights, on the patio, discussing the move, when Sharon overheard. Sharon knew Chelsea was selling the penthouse, and she asked if Chelsea was putting more distance between herself and Adam at work too. Chelsea said it was a business decision, not a personal one. Chelsea abruptly excused herself, claiming she needed sugar for her drink, then she went inside and said hi to Rey. He invited her to join him. She thanked him again for Connor’s Christmas gift. He was sure she missed Connor. She was just glad Connor spent time at her place. He heard she was selling the penthouse. She said she was going to be getting away from the memories, and he said that was for the best. Chloe and Sharon came inside, and Chelsea told Chloe that they had to get to the office. Chelsea made some pointed comments to Rey about how nice it was to have someone ask how she was without having an ulterior motive. She said it was rare. He didn’t think it should be rare.

Sharon and Rey were alone after the others left. He got a call and said he had to go. She asked how his talk with Chelsea went. He said it Chelsea had a positive attitude about starting over, and it must be tough living with all the reminders of what went wrong. Sharon was sure there was a reminder around every corner. Rey said he, Sharon and Adam were living breathing reminders of what went wrong last year. Sharon said that Chelsea was putting some distance between herself and Adam – she was selling the penthouse, and she might move to a different work space. Rey thought those were good ideas. Sharon said that Rey had a good rapport with Chelsea. He said he asked about Connor, because most parents loved talking about their kids.

Chelsea and Chloe went to Adam at his office to say they found the perfect space. He said this wasn’t the time to incur more costs. He didn’t want an expensive new lease. Chloe said the site was offering a deal. Chelsea said the money they saved on overhead could go toward a new staff. Adam had to look at the numbers, but he said it was hard to argue with their logic. He asked if this was really what Chelsea wanted, and she said it was best for the business. He said maybe Chelsea was right, and it’d be best if they weren’t crossing paths all day long. Chelsea looked stung, and she excused herself and left. In the hallway, Sally walked up and asked how the search for a new space was going. Chelsea said Chloe would fill Sally in, and she started to leave. Sally asked what she had to do to be treated with respect. Chelsea wasn’t sure she’d ever cut Sally a break. Sally knew this was personal and not about her talents or abilities. Sally said there was nothing going on between her and Adam. “Save it. I know this game you’re playing. I wrote the rule book on it. You may pretend you’re not after him yet you monopolize his time and I think you and I both know why. Stop playing me for a fool,” Chelsea stormed off.

Chloe walked out, and Sally said Chelsea just went off on her again for no reason, and it was starting to grate on her nerves. Chloe said she wasn’t sure how much more of this she could take, and something had to give.

Chelsea went back to Crimson Lights. Chloe tracked her down. Chloe had tried to be accommodating, but Chelsea was making it really tough. Chloe took this job with Adam, her mortal enemy, partially because of Chelsea. Chloe built a viable business for Chelsea to come back to, she sent Sally to NY to help Chelsea, and she was moving the business across town for her. Chloe snapped that she was giving and giving to appease Chelsea, and Chelsea wasn’t giving anything back. Chloe said they needed Sally, and Chelsea didn’t seem to care. Chloe was finished trying to help Chelsea. She said it was Chelsea’s turn to figure this out.

Back at Newman Media, Sally vented to Adam that Chelsea bit her head off. Adam didn’t want to hear it. He had enough of this at the restaurant. That was why he signed off on the plan to move offices. She conceded that it wasn’t fair to put him in the middle, but she had to look out for herself, and she wouldn’t be treated like that. She felt like Chelsea was trying to squeeze her out, and now that Victor was going to be more involved, she wasn’t sure what the future held for Newman Fashion. She didn’t think Victor respected the division, so she was in trouble. He asked what she wanted from him. She said he knew Chelsea better than anyone, so she wanted some pointers. He told her to figure it out with Chelsea. He appreciated Sally’s ability to land on her feet, but if she went to war with Chelsea, he didn’t like Sally’s chances. She thought he was underestimating her.

At the Chancellor house, Abby was glum, and Chance asked if he could get her some breakfast. She didn’t answer, and he asked if she was okay. Abby knew she and Chance were doing the right thing, but it didn’t make it any easier. Louise took Dominic to his music class. Chance couldn’t believe they existed for kids that age. Abby thought about going with them or keeping him home, since she wanted to spend as much time with him as possible, but she decided it’d be best for him to stick to his routine. She hoped Devon did the same. Chance wanted Abby to tell him why she was so upset. She couldn’t help thinking that Dominic might think they didn’t love him enough to fight for him. Chance was sure that wouldn’t happen – he said there was nothing to fight, there was just a bond to honor and respect. Abby wasn’t sure that was true. Chance pointed out that Abby loved both Brad and Victor. He was sure that Dominic would love both him and Devon, and he said they’d love him too. Abby kept wondering if there was another solution that felt right. Chance said this was right, and Dominic would know love from all three of his parents, and his extended family, which was 85% of Genoa City. He was sure Dominic would grow up feeling like the luckiest kid in the world, and since Abby was his mom, he was.

Abby showed Chance a video of Dom at music class that the nanny took. She got upset, and he asked if she wished she went to the class. She said no. She was worried she’d struggle with handing her son off to Devon. Chance said Dom would still live with them the majority of the time. She was worried that the days and nights without Dom would break her. He said that wasn’t going to happen. He reminded her that she was tough enough to defy everyone, including the government and track him down. She said that was different because she’d been fighting for someone she loved. Now she was going to have to walk away from someone she loved, even if it was just one day a week. She didn’t think she was strong enough. Chance was sorry Abby was hurting. She said she was the one who should feel guilty. She knew this was the best thing for him, Dominic and Devon; it was just difficult. He asked if they should call Christine and say they changed their mind. She said they couldn’t go back on their word – this hurt, and it was horrible, but it was the right thing to do. She hugged him.

At his place, Devon was happy about getting shared custody of his little boy. She looked uncertain, and he wondered if she thought something was going to go wrong. She said it was her job to be prepared for any contingency. He trusted Abby, Chance and Christine. She did too, but she noted that the paperwork still hadn’t been filed. Until it was, nothing was set in stone. As an attorney, she couldn’t relax until she could dot her is and cross her ts. She said she’d do anything she could to make this happen for him. He was happy to have her by his side. When he imagined his future with Dominic, he saw her with him. She couldn’t wait. They kissed.

Amanda had to go meet with a potential client who wanted to set up a trust for her grandchildren. Devon thought about doing that for Dominic. Amanda said they did want to get ahead of themselves. Amanda got a text from Christine saying that they’d approved the amendments to the custody agreement.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, January 24 2022

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Sharon and Rey looked forward to being grandparents to Mariah and Tessa’s future child. Tensions flared when Sally and Adam went to breakfast at Society and ran into Chelsea and Chloe. Chloe supported Chelsea’s plan to move Newman Fashion to its own location, but Sally didn’t like the idea. Adam told Sally she was partially to blame for the discord with Chelsea. Adam confided to Sally that Victor was going to be taking a more active role at the company, because he’d lost some faith in Adam. Sharon asked Chelsea if she was leaving the Newman Media office to distance herself from Adam. Chelsea ended the conversation by walking away and going to talk with Rey. Sharon noticed that Rey and Chelsea had a good rapport. Chelsea and Chloe found a new office space, and they told Adam. Chelsea got hurt when Adam said it might be best for them not to cross paths all day long. Chelsea lashed out at Sally. Chloe got fed up and told Chelsea that she was through trying to accommodate Chelsea and that it was time for Chelsea to figure out how to make things work with Sally. Sally tried to vent to Adam about Chelsea, but he didn’t want to be part of it. She asked for tips on handling Chelsea, and he said he thought she’d lose if she went to war with Chelsea. Sally thought Adam was underestimating her. Abby worried what Dominic would think of them giving partial custody to Devon. Chance was sure Dominic would love both of his fathers, just as Abby had loved Brad and Victor. Abby knew it would be hard for her to let Dominic go on visits with Devon, but she felt it was the right thing to do. Devon was happy about getting shared custody, and he said that he saw Amanda in his future with Dominic. She couldn’t wait to be part of it. Christine let Amanda know that the amendment to the custody agreement had been approved.

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Y&R Short Recap Friday, January 21, 2022

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Noah is a little sad when Mariah and Tessa tell him they are engaged and Sharon worries that Noah is once again heartbroken because he has fallen back in love with Tessa.

Michael officially accepts Victor’s job offer and is excited to get to work finding out all about Ashland in order to protect Vuctor’s legacy.

Abby and Chance tell Devon that they will change their original agreement to give him weekly visitation with Dominic. Devon asks for Dominic’s last name to be Dominic Newman Abbott Winters Chancellor and Abby and Chance agree to add the last name Winters to Dominc’s other last names.

Victoria decides to sue Newman Media because they are using the Newman name when hopes that the lawsuit will distract Adam so much he won’t notice her takeover of the company.

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