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Adam: Hey.

Chelsea: Hey. Thanks for getting here so quickly. Um, I spoke with Connor’s social worker.

Adam: I hope that big smile that you’re wearing means there’s good news for a change?

Chelsea: It finally happened, Adam. Connor had a breakthrough yesterday.

Adam: Oh, my God. Thank God.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Adam: What happened?

Chelsea: Oh, the breakthrough involved his fear of contamination. This exposure treatment must be working.

Adam: Okay, well, I mean, what happened specifically?

Chelsea: Well, you know, he’s learning to fight his anxieties involving food. Well, he was able to eat some specific foods that he’s been afraid of. So, it’s, yeah.

Adam: That’s great.

Sharon: I– I don’t mean to interrupt. Was that good news that I just overheard about Connor? He’s making progress?

Chelsea: Yeah, yeah, he is. And they’re evaluating different medicine levels to find the right dosage, and it seems they found it. So it’s working, and it’s great. So, the therapy mixed with the right meds, something’s clicking.

Adam: Yeah, well, whatever it is, I’m just happy that– that something is helping.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Sharon: I’m just so pleased for Connor and for both of you.

Adam: Yeah, but maybe it’s too good. You know, I just– I don’t want to get my hopes up and jinx it.

Chelsea: Now is not the time to be superstitious. We’ve got to take our wins as we get them.

Adam: I know, you’re right. Now is the time to be optimistic, and we can and we will get there.

Alan: Hope you don’t mind me stopping by.

Traci: No, of course not.

Alan: I thought you’d like to know how Ashley’s first evening at the clinic went.

Traci: Actually, your timing is perfect. I was just about to call you.

Jack: Hey, Alan.

Alan: Jack, good to see you. When did you get in?

Jack: I took the Jabot jet so I could be here for Ashley’s first few days in this clinic.

Alan: Well, excellent. She’ll be delighted to know you’re here.

Traci: Actually, Alan was about to tell me how things went.

Jack: How have things been going? How is our sister doing?

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Dawn: Thanks for your time, Philippe. I’ve just heard so many nasty rumors going around about Mr. McCall. I wondered if you’d heard them, too. I’m not sure how seriously to take them or if it’s all just gamesmanship. So, no word of a takeover as far as you know. I see. Well, I guess we’ll see what happens at the meeting today. See you then.

Tucker: It sounds like you couldn’t get him to confirm or deny.

Dawn: No, but I got the feeling he was being very careful not to tip anything.

Tucker: So, I guess he didn’t buy that you turned on me.

Dawn: I guess not.

Tucker: None of the CEOs from the companies I acquired are returning my emails. No one’s returning my calls. The board, every member conveniently unavailable. This is not– this is not a good sign.

Dawn: So, you think Ms. Charles is telling the truth? You think there’s a hostile takeover afoot?

Tucker: It’s not looking good. Um, let’s get this meeting pushed, okay? You get on that. We have to buy ourselves some time. I am not gonna let Audra get away with this.

Dawn: There’s been a request to push the meeting back to later this afternoon and possibly tomorrow, so I’m checking everyone’s availability. No? Okay, well, I’ll let you know if anything changes. Thanks.

Tucker: No one’s budging.

Dawn: Everyone I’ve talked to so far seems to have prior commitments.

Tucker: Sure. It’s because they’re all in this against me. Oh, man, this is out of control. Oh, damn, Audra.

Dawn: Wait, where are you going?

Tucker: There’s only one thing left to do. Keep trying. Don’t stop. Let me know about any progress, okay?

Tucker: Everything I’ve done to counter the moves you’ve been making, I’ve gotten no pleasure from it. And I realized, I was doing all of it in spite of what I was really feeling, what I really want… which is to be with you. So, I’m here saying that I will do whatever it takes to fix us. The first step being making sure you know that– that Ashley and I are finally, truly finished.

Audra: So, I assume there’s a step two?

Tucker: To tell you that Glissade is yours. You want it that badly, you can have it.

Audra: Poor Tucker. You thought I needed your handouts. [ knock on door ] Go away, Tucker. There’s nothing left to say.

Tucker: Will you just do this one thing for me. Have a conversation with me.

Audra: I regret every minute I ever wasted on you. I won’t waste anymore.

Tucker: Audra, don’t go through with this.

Adam: Look, I’m– I’m trying to stay positive. I really am.

Sharon: And it can be tough at times, but you know what? Just put good energy out there. It can only help.

Chelsea: But you’re having a hard time, aren’t you?

Adam: I– I can’t help questioning if we made the right decision. What if sending Connor to that facility wasn’t the right move? His setbacks and his hurdles have been way more intense than I ever imagined they would be.

Sharon: That is to be expected. You know, this is new territory for all three of you. And most parents can’t help but have those same fears and doubts. And not just at the beginning, but like through the whole process.

Adam: But then isn’t that a bad sign? Okay, maybe this protocol that we’re all just going along with is not the best.

Chelsea: Adam, we just got some good news. Why don’t you let that sink in for a minute?

Sharon: There will be ups and downs, but when you get to the end and you get that result, you will be so glad. And so will Connor.

Chelsea: Yeah. Connor wants to see us for the first time in a very long time. That’s the best news we’ve gotten in forever. Adam, Connor wants to see us. Isn’t that great?

Adam: Look, every time we go, we get turned down. It’s selfish, but I don’t want to get my hopes up to get disappointed again. I don’t think that I can take another time going and not getting the chance to see our son.

Traci: So, Alan, how was Ashley when you left her?

Alan: Well, under the circumstances, I’d say she’s doing quite well. She’s very determined. No doubts, no hesitation, which is so important at this stage. And, uh, well, my colleagues really went all out to make sure her transition to the clinic was as smooth as possible.

Jack: Oh, good. I know this whole thing has been pretty tough on her.

Alan: Yeah, that first night is always the toughest. But, again, this place is warm, welcoming. It’s incredibly well-designed. She’ll receive nothing but kindness and understanding there, I promise.

Traci: Well, good. I just hate to think of her alone in a strange place, you know?

Alan: Well, I was there until the nurses kicked me out. But when I left, she was her usual strong, determined, brave self. Tough as ever, so.

Traci: We will never be able to thank you enough for all that you’ve done for our sister.

Jack: We will be forever grateful. You got Ashley the professional help she desperately needs.

Alan: Well, honestly, I feel guilty about the whole thing, so… I mean, if it wasn’t for me, Martin never would have gotten to her, and he’s the one who pushed her over the edge.

Jack: Wait, you’re not to blame for the actions of your obviously disturbed brother.

Alan: Well, that’s just it. I mean, I knew how dangerous he could be when he was off his medication, and I– I should have done more to find him, to keep tabs on him.

Traci: Alan, you had private investigators looking for him for years. What more could you have done?

Jack: You are not responsible for everything that happened. As a matter of fact, you’ve more than made up for it with the love and care and support you have given Ashley.

Tucker: What more do you want, Audra? I’m offering you the company to run any way you wish. Isn’t that what you’ve always wanted, to be your own boss? Not answer to anyone?

Audra: Don’t pretend like you know what I want, when obviously–

Tucker: Well, I know you don’t want to answer to me, and you don’t want to answer to some mysterious investor who’s going to be breathing down your neck the whole time. I’m giving it to you. Please. Free and clear.

Audra: Right. Just like that.

Tucker: Yes. Just like that.

Audra: Well, too little too late.

Tucker: Why? Why won’t you just let me give it to you? Just take the win quietly, without humiliating me. Without crippling me in the business world. Don’t you owe me at least that much, after all the years we’ve been through and everything that we’ve meant to each other?

Audra: Are you serious right now? I’m the one who owes you? I’m not the reason it’s all come to this. You put everyone else before me. And now, you’re surprised I’m no longer interested in third place?

Tucker: I thought we hashed that out. We don’t have time to argue over this.

Audra: Finally, something we can agree on. I have a meeting to prepare for, and so do you.

Tucker: Yes, and you could cancel it, if you would take my offer. At least– at least postpone it so we can… I can’t believe it. Just because I wouldn’t turn my back on my son, really? Is that really what this is all about? Is that my great crime here?

Audra: Look, that’s not real emotion. You’re not hurt or indignant or confused. You’re just stalling for time, and I’m not interested.

Tucker: Audra. Here I am. I’m in Paris with you. Granted, it’s not the circumstances that– that we dreamed of, but here I am. I’m not with Ashley. I’m not with Devon. I’m here with you. And I am putting you first.

Audra: Maybe it’s not about being first or last. It’s that I don’t care anymore.

Tucker: I thought I knew you. I never thought you could be this vindictive. I never thought you could be this cruel.

Sharon: Well, I should get back to my work. I’ll let you two talk.

Adam: Guess I have an uncanny way of killing a good mood.

Chelsea: You didn’t kill anything, Adam. You’re having normal human emotions that anyone would have in this situation. You don’t think I feel the same? You don’t think I have fears? Another rejection would be almost unbearable.

Adam: Well, maybe third time’s the charm.

Chelsea: Maybe it is. But if it’s not, I mean, if something goes wrong, whatever it may be, we have to keep the faith. We have to lean on each other and know that we’ll get through it.

Adam: I know. It’s a process.

Chelsea: It’s testing our endurance, but it is a journey we will have to go through together as a family.

Adam: And I just have to keep my head down and I have to get to the other side of this until we’re through it. Now is not the time to give up.

Chelsea: No, it’s not. Now is the time to embrace hope that’s gonna carry us over the next hill and then the hill after that. I have an idea. Why don’t we call Connor? We can see for ourselves how he’s doing, see if it looks like he really wants us to come for a visit.

Adam: I like that. Why don’t we text him and see if he’s up for a video chat?

Chelsea: Yeah.

Adam: We can do it from my place.

Chelsea: Okay. Let’s go. Bye, Sharon. We’re gonna, um, call Connor, check in with him before we leave.

Sharon: Oh, good for you two.

Chelsea: Um, and thank you, by the way.

Sharon: For what?

Chelsea: Just, you know, for being kind.

Sharon: I’m happy to help anyone I can through their journey. I know that I was very grateful to have all the support that I had when I was on mine. And when this is in the past, then, um, you will help someone else. Because ultimately, we all have to lean on each other. It’s the only way to get to the other side.

Audra: You’re still pleading your case, Tucker, and it’s getting tedious. You think if you find the right words and emotions, you’re gonna get what you want, but this is what I want, and it’s happening.

Tucker: Please just postpone it so we can work out a deal.

Audra: There is nothing to work out. The financing is in place. The deal is already done. Technically, you’ve already lost the company.

Tucker: You have the power to stop it, right? You could put the brakes on and turn it around. But you just– You refuse to do that. What’s happened to you?

Audra: What are you so worried about? You’re gonna be more than compensated. The investor has agreed to pay well over market value.

Tucker: Who is this investor? Because when I bought the company, there was not a soul interested in it. What changed all of a sudden?

Audra: The fact is, it’s over. And there’s nothing you can do about it now.

Tucker: Oh, my God. Of course. I don’t know why I didn’t see it before. I know exactly who your investor is.

Traci: How long will Ashley have to be at the clinic?

Alan: Well, uh, it’s kind of hard to predict. Her condition is complex. It really depends on how she responds to the treatment program.

Traci: And how will that go? I mean, what will the program be like?

Alan: The doctors will be focused on any trauma that Ashley’s undergone, especially this most recent event.

Traci: The situation with Martin here in Paris?

Alan: Yes. Somehow, he, uh, got her to confuse whatever happened with him with the fight with Tucker, and that clearly led to the emergence or release of these alters.

Traci: I just can’t even imagine what she went through that horrible night.

Jack: Along with all of the other difficult experiences.

Alan: Those experiences have led Ashley to where she is today, and she’s gonna have to process them.

Jack: So then that’s the only way to treat these alternate personalities?

Alan: Yes. The ones that we’re aware of. And the ones we aren’t.

Alan: In most DID cases, the alters emerge in early childhood, and usually as a result of severe trauma or ongoing trauma. The mind can create alters in order to dissociate so that they can survive.

Traci: So, they have been there for years and we just didn’t know?

Jack: Wait, this doesn’t make any sense. You’re saying Ashley was dealing with multiple personalities while we were growing up? I mean, I would’ve noticed that. Traci might have been too young, but this isn’t something I would forget.

Alan: Alters can go unnoticed in childhood. I mean, they may have emerged and was not noticed by anyone, including Ashley. Just thought of normal play-acting. You know, and a lot of kids do create invisible friends to play with.

Traci: So, they were there the whole time, and we just didn’t know?

Alan: Alters can go dormant for long periods of time and then be reactivated by extreme stress, like what happened here in Paris with Ashley. But also there could’ve been some other trauma that happened after her childhood and before this last event.

Traci: And since Ashley has a history of mental illness… But we– we didn’t recognize anything like this until now.

Jack: Can I ask something? If this has been going on so long, how do doctors know it hasn’t just gone dormant again, waiting to be triggered by whatever?

Alan: The key is to get at the root of the problem. To find out what initially happened.

Jack: And Ashley will have to relive all that again. God.

Traci: I can’t stand that she’s gonna have to suffer more than she already has.

Jack: What doesn’t make sense is that something so traumatic could’ve happened to Ashley while we were growing up and we don’t know anything about it?

Traci: Something so traumatic that it triggered the creation of these alters to protect her.

Adam: All right, it is all set and ready to go.

Chelsea: Connor responded to our text almost immediately.

Adam: Yeah, he did seem excited that we wanted to video chat.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’m sure we’ll be hearing from him soon.

Adam: Oh, and there he is.

Connor: Mom, Dad, did you hear?

Chelsea: Hear what? I’m just looking at your gorgeous smile.

Connor: No, Mom, I mean about what I ate today.

Adam: No, tell us about it. What’s going on?

Connor: I did it. I had soup.

Adam: And that’s good?

Connor: I didn’t worry if there was anything not right in it. Okay, maybe I did worry, but I got over it.

Chelsea: Oh, Connor, that is so wonderful.

Connor: There’s a ton more stuff to get over, but this is a big deal.

Adam: Congratulations, son. You have had a fantastic breakthrough.

Connor: It may not seem like much to you because it’s not like I wanted to tell you about me getting worried about my food getting spoiled and stuff, but this is really good.

Chelsea: It is a big deal, Connor. And we are so proud of you.

Sharon: No, I do not have that information for you, and as I told you earlier, I will let you know as soon as I get it. Calling me every five minutes isn’t gonna make it happen any faster.

Nick: Sharon?

Sharon: Hi, Nick.

Nick: Hey. What’s, uh, what’s going on? Something wrong?

Tucker: I don’t know why I didn’t see it before now. Your mysterious benefactor isn’t some random billionaire who you met and charmed. It’s someone with a deep, intense personal agenda, isn’t it? Someone who’s out to get me.

Audra: Yeah, I can’t tell if you’re paranoid or just self-important.

Tucker: Jack Abbott. Right? Still out for revenge?

Audra: Oh, think whatever you want. I am done.

Tucker: You might as well tell me, ’cause I’m gonna find out at the meeting anyway. There’s still a chance to turn things around in my favor. I might even get some compassion from Jack if I can’t get any from you.

Audra: Good luck with that, because the investor, whoever he or she may be, won’t be at the meeting anyway, so you’re not gonna have a chance to turn things around in your favor.

Tucker: Jack will be at the meeting. He will never pass up a chance to rub it in my face.

Audra: Just give it a rest, Tucker. I’m never gonna tell you who bought your company right out from under you. That was a stipulation of the deal, and I have every intention of honoring it.

Tucker: Sorry, honor?

Audra: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: You have no honor. You honor nothing.

Audra: Oh, thank you.

Tucker: Not our business relationship, and not our personal relationship. Nothing.

Audra: Well, I’m afraid your time is officially and finally up. On your business, on our relationship, and on this conversation.

Tucker: One last chance. Reconsider. Take my offer.

Audra: No, Tucker. How did I ever mistake your entitlement for confidence? Huh? Enough already. Just take the loss and move on.

Tucker: You’re really gonna go through with it? Well, I promise you, you’re gonna pay.

Alan: Look, the good news is that whatever Ashley went through in her childhood or otherwise, the team at the clinic is gonna get to the bottom of it. They are top flight. They’re very good at this sort of thing.

Traci: I– I know that you keep saying that her doctors are caring and skilled. I’m sure they are, but I’m just worried that this intense treatment is gonna put her over the edge again.

Alan: Well, Ashley’s gonna get treatment in a very safe and controlled environment and those doctors are gonna know what tools she needs to cope with whatever comes up.

Jack: You really think she’s gonna be okay there?

Alan: You have my word. Ashley’s got a long way to go, but she’s prepared to go the distance.

Jack: Yeah, that sounds like our sister.

Alan: I think Ashley understands that this is her one and only option for a full recovery. And knowing Ashley, no matter how hard it is or how long it takes, she’s gonna beat this.

Jack: Alan, we can’t thank you enough. I don’t know where Ashley would be right now if you had not come to her rescue.

Traci: Yeah.

Alan: Please, I’m just glad I could be of service in some way. Anyway. Traci, uh, what are your plans? Do you think you might want to stay in Paris? I think Ashley would love to have you here for some kind of support.

Jack: I agree. The more support she has around her, the better.

Traci: Well then, there’s no place I would rather be. You couldn’t drag me away if you tried.

Connor: Sorry about last time, when I wasn’t ready. But I am now unless you guys are too busy.

Adam: If you are sure you’re up for it, then so are we. We’re never too busy to see our son.

Chelsea: That’s right, and I’ve taken a leave of absence from work, so I will be there for you whenever you need.

Connor: That’s not right.

Chelsea: No, Connor, it’s what I want. I want my schedule to be clear.

Connor: But I don’t want your life to be turned upside down because of me.

Chelsea: Connor, sweetie, don’t you know you are my life? And I’ve already spoken to Summer about it, and Marchetti is gonna be fine.

Adam: And hey, how cool is this? Sally has agreed to step in for your mom, so you don’t have to worry about that at all. Everyone’s happy to make it happen, and your mom’s gonna be near you as long as you’d like.

Connor: Are you sure, Mom? You’re not just saying that so I won’t get upset, are you?

Chelsea: Connor, everything has been worked out, and it is all gonna be fine. And your dad and I can hop on a plane tonight and see you if you want.

Adam: That is, if you’re sure you’re up for it, and you really wanna see us.

Connor: I can’t wait.

Dawn: Good, you’re back. Everyone’s on the call. They’re just waiting for you.

Tucker: Okay, did you find out anything? Who the anonymous investor is?

Dawn: What are you gonna do? The meeting’s about to start. Are there any options left?

Tucker: Go ahead and start the video. Okay. [ Tucker sighs ]

Audra: Hello, everyone. It looks like we’re all here. So glad this meeting could finally come together. Thank you so much for making yourselves available for this very important vote on the transfer of power.

Tucker: Oh. [ Tucker exhales ] Oh.

Audra: What’s going on?

Tucker: Thank you. Uh, I apologize. I was just feeling a little lightheaded. Please proceed.

Audra: Yes, let’s get back to the business at hand. As I was saying, we’re all here today to complete one big item on the agenda.

Tucker: Uh, I’m sorry– I have to get some air. Sorry. I’m having trouble breathing. Uh… God. [ glass shatters ]

Audra: What the hell? Is this even for real?

Sharon: I’m, uh, I’m fine. Why do you ask?

Nick: I don’t know who was on the other end of that call, but you were pretty tough on them. I mean, it’s not like you.

Sharon: Um, I guess I am a little short-tempered this morning.

Nick: Any idea why? [ Sharon sighs ]

Sharon: I think I’m just tired. And I’m tired because I haven’t been sleeping well.

Nick: Also doesn’t sound like you.

Sharon: Yeah, I’ve been having this trouble since my doctor put me on new bipolar medication. I guess it’s just taking my body a little while to adjust.

Nick: Was your medication messing with you? I mean, why make a change after all this time?

Sharon: Well, I had my physical done and my blood sugar came out a little bit high, so my doctor didn’t want to take any chances and he switched it. It’s nothing drastic. This is from the same family of meds. It’s just supposed to have fewer side effects. You know, it can take time to settle into a new med. You know what? I’m gonna call them back and apologize.

Nick: Don’t. Don’t do that. Listen, there’s nothing wrong with being grouchy once in a while.

Sharon: Well, let’s hope that’ll be the end of it.

Nick: And I’m glad you’re staying on top of your medication, you know, and you’re so open to talk about it.

Sharon: Being on meds or having bipolar disorder is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s just like any other diagnosis. No stigma. There’s no reason to hide it. It’s just something I have to stay on top of.

Nick: Well, between you and my mom, I get new lessons every day on how to deal with life’s challenges with strength and courage. You’re two of the most impressive people I have ever met. What’s that look?

Sharon: You should know by now, Nick, that Nikki and I, we’re survivors. We do what we have to do. We fight to stay alive for the sake of ourselves, and more so, the sake of our loved ones.

Nick: Well, I think you’re both awesome, so…

Sharon: Look, will you help me out with this project I’m trying to push through at Cassidy? I think the budget needs a little tightening, and, I don’t know, the marketing could be a little bit more targeted.

Nick: Well, hand it over. Let the master take a look.

Sharon: Please.

Chelsea: Ah, he looks so good! And he was smiling. He– he was excited to see us.

Adam: He was so proud of himself. You could see it.

Chelsea: Yeah, explaining about the soup.

Adam: Uh-huh, and he’s admitted that he has kept things from us.

Chelsea: Yeah, but he– he was sharing with us, which means he trusts us. You know, he has faith that we understand.

Adam: And he’s letting go of a lot of his fears.

Chelsea: He’s making progress, Adam, which means he will continue to make progress. This is so good! It’s so good!

Adam: Our son is doing it, and he’s finally starting to find his way back. Huh?

Chelsea: Well, um, I should get going. I will, uh, get packing so we can leave soon.

Adam: I’ll make the arrangements. First, I’m gonna see if the Newman jet’s available, but if not, I’ll charter a plane. And we should be ready to go in a couple of hours, okay?

Chelsea: Okay. Okay, great. Promise me something, Adam.

Adam: Okay. Right now, I feel like I could promise anything.

Chelsea: Something really good just happened. Something we’ve been waiting for a really long time. Promise me you’ll hold on to that, no matter what happens when we get there. Even if he’s not as excited to see us as he was just now. It’s okay. He’s making progress. That’s all that matters. Got it?

Adam: I got it.

Audra: What’s happened? How is he?

Dawn: I’ve called for a medic. I’m just trying to keep him comfortable until someone gets here. And of course, we’ve postponed the board meeting until we know what’s wrong with Mr. McCall.

Audra: I can tell you for a fact that there is nothing wrong with Mr. McCall. This is just his desperate last-ditch effort to stall the meeting, just like he wanted.

Tucker: I wish it were fake. I can’t breathe. My shoulders hurt and now it’s my back.

Audra: I don’t believe you.

Alan: Well, I hope that means you’ll also be staying, Jack. I know Ashley could use both of you here for support in case she needs it.

Traci: Well, I selfishly would love for you to be here.

Jack: I plan to stay as long as I can. Listen, I came straight from the airport. I haven’t even checked into my hotel or anything. I’m gonna do that, make a couple of phone calls, and then maybe the three of us could get together for lunch.

Traci: Great. Great.

Alan: Excellent.

Jack: Okay. I will text you as soon as I’m on my way.

Traci: Okay.

Jack: I love you.

Alan: Well, now that lunch is planned and you’re planning to stay in Paris, perhaps I could take you to dinner tonight.

Traci: I would be delighted.

Adam: Hey, Nick. Uh, something has come up. Connor has made some progress and he wants to see us.

Nick: Oh, man, that is great.

Adam: Yeah, Chelsea and I, we want to leave immediately. Do you know if the Newman jet is available?

Nick: No, it’s yours. Uh, take it. I am just so glad that Connor is starting to show the progress that you’ve been hoping for. Um, hey, give him a hug for me, all right?

Adam: I will. And Nick, thank you. Your support right now means everything.

Nick: Adam, you know you’ve got it.

Adam: Have you heard anything else about Dad’s plans with Newman Enterprises and Newman Media? Has Victoria agreed to come back?

Nick: Everything’s, you know, still up in the air, but I don’t want you to worry about that. I want you to just focus on Connor. He needs you right now.

Adam: Will do. Got it. Uh, I’ll talk to you soon. [ cell phone buzzes ]

Audra: Doctor, I am so glad you’re here. But before you see the patient, I should just warn you, he’s faking.

Doctor: Oh?

Audra: He’s just trying to pull a fast one on his board of directors. This is just a stall tactic.

Doctor: And why would he do that?

Audra: Well, because he’s crazy. Uh, but, you know, he wants to do anything to save his company. But it’s not gonna work. You can’t forestall the inevitable. At least not for long.

Dawn: If you don’t mind, Miss Charles, you need to leave and let the doctor examine Mr. McCall. You being here is just causing him even more stress.

Audra: Oh, am I? Well, you can’t get rid of me that easily, Dawn. I’m gonna stand right here and have a front-row seat when the doctor exposes this fraudulent liar.

Tucker: Get out, Audra. If I’m gonna take my last breath, I don’t want to be looking at you.

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Billy: Hey.

Lily: Billy, I can’t go for a drink, okay? I’m so busy, I have so much to do.

Billy: Does that include staring off into space?

Lily: What?

Billy: I was watching you for a second or two.

Lily: Okay, well, don’T.

Billy: Okay, well, does it change your mind if I bring you gifts? I brought happy hour to you. Come on, let me buy you a drink.

Tucker: You secretly gathered the capital to buy glissade, and you have convinced the board to go along with the buyout.

Audra: Yep, and it went as well as I hoped.

Tucker: Where is this coming from? Have you– you not heard a word that I have said to you? I have never stopped loving you. I– I have– I have made peace with ashley, finally. I have shut that door, and I’m here, and I’m– and I’m ready to move on with you. And we can have the life, the future that we want.

Audra: Look, I will have the future that I want, and the best part is that it doesn’t include you.

Tucker: But, what we have it doesn’t just go away.

Audra: No, it doesn’t, tucker. It gets chipped at by a man who is so selfish that after a while, there’s nothing left but ashes.

Tucker: You don’t really mean that.

Audra: Do you have any idea how many times you burned me? How long it took for me to realize that there was never any room in this relationship for anything other than what you wanted.

Tucker: And I don’t know what to say. I’m ready to commit to you completely, right here and right now.

Audra: I think you really believe that. The problem is, it sounds a lot like the promise you made last time and the time before that and the time before that.

Tucker: I get you’re angry at me, but…

Audra: I’m not angry. Now you’re making me angry. This is business.

Tucker: Please listen to me. I love you. I want a life with you. That’s all I want. You are all I want.

Audra: You know, right now in this moment, I think you, uh… it might be true, I don’t know. But tomorrow or the next day or the day after that, there’s gonna be some shiny new object that’s gonna be more important. And they have my sincere sympathies.

Tucker: Audra.

Audra: This is what losing feels like. And it’s only gonna get worse.

Jack: I will always be there for you. You can call me any time, day or night. Yeah. We’ll talk soon.

Diane: I don’t suppose you care to share who that was?

Jack: That was traci.

Diane: Oh. Oh, well, how is traci and ashley? Are they okay?

Jack: I assume from that tone, you thought I was talking to nikki.

Diane: Well, I would try to deny it, but it seems kind of silly at this point. Yes, I thought you were.

Jack: Well, if I haven’t made my intentions clear, let me repeat them. I am not going to be nikki’s sponsor, but I am going to continue to talk to my friend going forward, as I always have, whether you and victor like it or not.

Kyle: Hey, victor.

Victor: Hey, kyle. Why don’t you join me for a drink?

Kyle: I would, but I’m just grabbing some takeout. I need to get back to harrison.

Victor: How’s harrison doing after that terrible ordeal?

Kyle: He’s great, actually.

Victor: Really?

Kyle: They say kids are resilient, and he’s proven that over and over again.

Victor: Wow. Very nice to hear. You know, I gotta tell you, I’ve lived a little longer than you have, but the parent-child relationship is arguably the most important thing in life, you know? Don’t ever forget it.

Kyle: Agreed.

Victor: Yeah.

Kyle: Now, if you’ll excuse me.

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Lily: Have you always had this skill?

Billy: That sounds like a setup.

Lily: Where you just ignore subtle hints to go away?

Billy: I’m fully capable of ignoring not-so-subtle hints, too. So this is from the office kitchen, so it’s about as good as it gets.

Lily: Okay, billy, I do not have time for this. I don’T.

Billy: Salt and vinegar chips. These are your favorite.

Lily: You are ruthlessly charming. You know that?

Billy: I hope it’s working.

Lily: What, that you’re gonna entice me with potato chips, and I’m gonna help you make chancellor-winters into your image? No, I don’t think so.

Billy: I’m hoping to convince you that what I am after is actually right for chancellor- winters, and maybe even you.

Lily: I’m not gonna be sweet-talked with snacks, billy.

Billy: Okay, well, cards on the table, there’s gonna be a little sweet-talk and a little bit of pressure, but nothing you can’t handle.

Lily: Exactly. So why bother?

Billy: Because I know you know that my proposals are the right way to go.

Lily: Just one.

Tucker: This isn’t you, audra.

Audra: It is. I have the money, I have the votes. Glissade will be mine by the end of the day tomorrow.

Tucker: I just don’t believe that you would do such a thing.

Audra: Look, I don’t care whether you do or you don’T. In fact, don’T. Hold out hope. Hang on to your delusions. The shock of it all will be that much worse.

Tucker: So you say you found some angel investor to back you and your buyout.

Audra: I wouldn’t call them an angel.

Tucker: Who is this?

Diane: I’m sorry, jack. I just assumed that you were speaking with nikki. And I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did. Of course I understand how important your friendship is with her, and I would never do anything to get in the way of that.

Jack: I really wanna believe that.

Diane: Well, believe it.

Jack: As long as nikki doesn’t call too often or doesn’t wanna get together with a frequency that you deem inappropriate or wants to go to meetings so that we can be mutually supportive.

Diane: Jack, I respect your relationship.

Jack: I hope you do.

[ Diane sighs ]

Diane: So, um, what did traci say? Any updates on ashley?

Jack: Ashley is settling in at the new clinic with alan’s help.

Diane: That’s good. Um, are you going to get dessert?

Jack: No, I think I’ll just have some coffee.

Diane: Okay. You know, I asked kyle to join us, but, um, he turned me down again.

Jack: Maybe he had plans.

Diane: No, the only plans kyle has these days is to either avoid me or irritate me by– by going behind my back at work.

Jack: This is still going on. How is it you haven’t resolved your issues with him to this point?

Diane: I’ve tried many times, but kyle refuses to meet me even halfway. You know what? I am starting to think that he doesn’t wanna resolve the conflict at all.

Kyle: Yes, victor? What would you like to discuss?

Victor: You know, kyle, last time that I visited your home, I was very happy to see claire and harrison getting along so well. How’s she doing as a nanny?

Kyle: Oh, claire’s a natural.

Victor: Yeah?

Kyle: She’s engaged, energetic, always one step ahead of harrison’s needs. He adores her.

Victor: How nice.

Kyle: Couldn’t ask for a better match.

Victor: Wonderful. And how’s summer dealing with it all?

Kyle: She sees how happy harrison is.

Victor: Uh-huh. Good. That’s really very important for me to know that claire’s at a place where she feels comfortable, you know?

Kyle: That’s very generous of you. And you’re not the only one looking out for her.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Kyle: Cole asked me to join him for a beer one of these days.

Victor: Really? Huh.

Kyle: Yeah, it took me by surprise because I barely know him, but claire assumes it’s just her father being protective.

Victor: Well, it’s what parents do. Yeah. Talking about parents, how’s your own family doing?

Kyle: We put the fun in dysfunctional.

Victor: Really?

Kyle: Hmm.

Victor: And your job at jabot, I understand you still have to answer to your mother, although she’s just learning the job.

Kyle: Hmm. More fun.

Victor: Yeah? Well, as you perhaps remember, I always told you that you’re wasting your time at jabot. You’re much too capable, kyle. And I just get the sense that you’re not quite happy with your present job.

Kyle: Well…

Victor: Perhaps it’s time to consider a change.

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Jack: This tension between you and kyle isn’t just felt at work. The two of you can’t be in the same room at home.

Diane: You’ve noticed.

Jack: Yeah, it’s hard not to.

Diane: Do you wanna talk to him?

Jack: I have talked to him. He continues to downplay the tension, says he’s on your side, he wants to help in any way he can.

Diane: And he also admitted to you that he resents me for having his job. I’m not making this up, jack. The only help kyle is offering me is to help me out of the position that he wants for himself.

Jack: As I’ve said before, it is up to the two of you to find a way to work through this.

Diane: How? How? When he undermines me at every turn, and he speaks down to me. You know, it’s almost like he’s trying to break me, force me to quit.

Jack: Think maybe you’re being a little dramatic.

Diane: All right, let’s talk about the jasper foley deal.

Jack: What about it?

Diane: It was mine. I saw the benefit of licensing his products, so I reached out, I made the deal, and then guess what? Kyle went behind my back and negotiated his own deal.

Jack: Are you sure it wasn’t just some misunderstanding?

Diane: No, it wasn’t a misunderstanding. Kyle contacted foley before the meeting I had scheduled with him. And then kyle tells me that foley thought I didn’t have the chops, which wasn’t true.

Jack: That is troubling, but the deal closed?

Diane: Yes, it did. Under the best terms possible because of the deal that I had made. And in spite of kyle’s interference, it’s like he continually goes to great lengths to show me up even after he’s been called out for it. I’m not wrong about this, jack. If there’s one thing I can tell, it’s when someone’s out to get me.

Lily: So have you talked to jill about how she’s doing?

Billy: Yeah, I mean, we were in contact, or we have been in contact every day, but we fell off the last few, so I had a conversation with snapper. He said that she is going through treatment and that it’s been difficult, but she’s doing well, so.

Lily: Good. That’s good.

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: And I’m guessinthat she doesn’t know that I know about her heart problem?

Billy: She does not know. But that is not because I haven’t had the opportunity to tell her. It’s because I decided not to tell her.

Lily: Why?

Billy: Because she swore me to secrecy, and she would be very unhappy if she knows that I betrayed her, even if it was to you. And I don’t wanna add any more stress on top of what she’s going through.

Lily: Well, maybe you shouldn’t have broken your promise then.

Billy: I told you because I know how much you care about her, and I’m hoping that you can understand why I am so intent on adding abbott to the chancellor-winter’s name.

Lily: And I still can’t tell devon about jill’s condition?

Billy: I’m afraid not.

Lily: I don’t like keeping secrets from my brother.

Billy: I understand that, but it’s just the way it’s gotta be right now.

Lily: Or until you can use it to get what you want.

Billy: Do you have another way of honoring my mother’s legacy and her contribution to this company other than adding the abbott name?

Lily: Yeah, be honest with devon. I mean, what is wrong with total transparency?

Billy: Lily, this is what my mother wants right now, okay? I’m not gonna argue with her.

Lily: Devon can be discreet.

Billy: Just trust me right now. The timing is not right.

Lily: Uh, sorry, what does timing have to do with it? I mean, your best chance of convincing devon and the board is to just tell everyone what’s going on, especially since devon and nate already shot the idea down.

Billy: Okay, well, nate doesn’t have any voting power, and there’s nobody that hates change more than devon, okay? And I know–

Lily: Okay, that’s not fair, billy.

Billy: The proposal that I am going after right now, adding my mother’s name to this company, it’s– it’s valid. It’s the right thing to do. It takes nothing away from you and devon. And I think you can understand how important it is for me to make this happen.

Audra: Why would I tell you who the investor is when it will be so much more fun for you to be surprised?

Tucker: But I am offering you, glissade. Why would you work for someone else when you can own it outright, scot-free?

Audra: I will be working with someone else, not for them. And there’s no such thing as scot-free with you. There’s always a catch. Even when you swear up and down, there isn’T. So I am fine with enlisting a little help to take control of glissade without any magnanimous gestures on your part.

Tucker: You’re actually enjoying this, aren’t you?

Audra: I’m loving it.

Tucker: It’s not gonna work.

Audra: It already is. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Accept it, tucker. Recognize that you have failed in every way possible. You know, I am gonna live my life on my terms. Mine, not yours. And taking glissade away from you is the perfect compensation for every bit of hell you ever put me through.

Tucker: Audra.

Audra: Don’t embarrass yourself.

Tucker: I get what you’re doing. Congratulations, you’ve done it. Consider me chastened thoroughly. Consider me put in my place. Can we move on now?

Audra: I am tired of repeating myself. I told you exactly what it is that I wanted, for you to lose and for me to win, and now I have.

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Lily: Okay, let’s just say for argument’s sake that we add abbott to the name. Then what?

Billy: Phase two is you and i take over.

Lily: Oh, okay, so here we’re at the ego part.

Billy: No, it’s not ego. It’s for the company’s benefit. And look, I don’t even wanna bring up his name, but victor newman, the power monger he is, he’s right about one thing. You need strong leadership at the top, a definitive voice. You and I together, we are that singular vision.

Lily: Oh, my god. I mean, you say that with no self-awareness and no shame at all.

Billy: Self-awareness, absolutely. Shame, no. Why would I have shame when it’s the right thing to do?

Lily: And it’s selfish.

Billy: Why do you say that?

Lily: Jill brought you in unilaterally to fill in for me, and then you decide that you wanna stay, and now you wanna push devon to some secondary role. I mean, you’re hijacking his company, his position. It’s like, do you not see what’s wrong with that?

Billy: No, not really.

Lily: I mean, you basically say that you wanna honor jill’s legacy by adding her name, honoring her contributions and all of her work, and then in the very next breath, you wanna cut devon out. I mean, what about his contributions and his work? Like, do you not see the hypocrisy, or do you just not care?

Tucker: Please take a step back and think about what you’re saying and doing.

Audra: I know exactly what I’m doing. I’m winning. And you lost. Twice. Glissade and me.

[ Tucker sighs ]

Tucker: Okay. Okay, you wanna walk away from me, then… breaks my heart, but okay. I’m not gonna let you walk away with glissade.

Audra: That’s what you’re not understanding. I already have.

Tucker: Well, I– I talked to the board. They made it clear to me that they’re remaining loyal to me.

Audra: And it’s not at all possible that they told you what you wanted to hear and said what I wanted them to say? Is it not possible that after years of watching you in action, I’ve been one step ahead of you all this time?

Victor: Let me put it this way, kyle. There’s always an opportunity for energetic, bright, young executives at newman.

Kyle: You know how much respect I have for newman enterprises. I’ve worked there more than once, and we’ve parted ways on less than stellar terms.

Victor: Well, that’s all water under the bridge. So let me ask you something. Are you fulfilled? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment at the present job you’re doing?

Kyle: And if I don’t?

Victor: Well, do you?

Kyle: Why do I get the feeling there’s more to this conversation than classic victor newman advice?

Victor: Well, kyle, as I said, there’s always room for someone like you at my company, okay? So let’s keep this dialogue open.

Nikki: Good evening.

Jack: Hi. Good to see you.

Diane: Nikki.

Nikki: Diane. I owe you an apology.

Diane: For what?

Nikki: The last time I saw you, when I came by to see jack, I had just gotten out of rehab. I was racing for the door. But I should’ve taken a moment to tell you how sorry I am to have put you through that night of hell. Not knowing where jack was, learning about the overdose, how he almost died, trying to help me. I’m just so sorry about all of it.

Diane: Well, I appreciate you saying that.

Jack: Ooh, I’ve been waiting for this call. Uh, I will be back.

Diane: By all means.

Nikki: Oh. Um, I– I think my takeout is ready, so…

Diane: Uh, nikki, wait. I think there’s more for us to say.

Nikki: Do you?

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Diane: I hope I didn’t make that seem too ominous. I won’t bite, I promise.

Nikki: I think I have a feeling where this is going.

Diane: Do you?

Nikki: I appreciate you accepting my apology in front of jack. But you haven’t entirely forgiven me, have you?

Diane: Nikki, I don’t wanna argue.

Nikki: Well, I don’t either, but we can certainly have an honest conversation.

Diane: All right, I’m all for honesty. You first. What’s on your mind?

Nikki: I know you were upset when I asked jack to continue as my sponsor.

Diane: He told you that?

Nikki: No, he did not. But it wasn’t hard to read between the lines.

Diane: All right, there was a conversation, but can you blame me?

Nikki: Jack almost died because of me, and it must’ve been so hard for you to come so close to losing him and realizing how far he would go for a friend, a friend that you would prefer he spend as little time with as possible. So I can only imagine the friction that that caused, and I am so sorry if it put your marriage into a precarious place. I hope there won’t be any lingering effects.

Diane: It’s really thoughtful of you to be concerned about my marriage, but jack and I are as solid as ever. I just hope that what happened that night doesn’t have any lingering effects on your marriage.

Billy: The problems that this company are having are because of devon, okay? It’s not my fault that he’s so bullheaded that it only has to be his way, and it makes it impossible for anyone else to work together.

Lily: Yeah, and your solution is just to cut him out?

Billy: I’m not cutting him out, it’s just, you know, we need to manage him.

Lily: That is very arrogant.

Billy: It’s good business. Devon’s left me no choice.

Lily: No, you always have a choice, and it’s not just your decision to make.

Billy: No, I fully understand that, but I believe I can convince the board with your help.

Lily: No, I– i do not like it.

Billy: Devon is still gonna be here, okay? It’s just gonna be in a different capacity.

Lily: I understand wanting to add jill’s name to honor her legacy, but the rest of it feels like a power grab.

Billy: Why do you see it that way? Because I wanna take this company to the– to the top? To where I know that it belongs? Lily, you and me together, we can show the world the innovation and excitement that abbott chancellor-winters is capable of generating.

Lily: Yeah, and you can make a point to jack and your family that screw-up billy is now a force to be reckoned with, right?

Billy: Tell me honestly, do you really think I’m that shallow and needy? Or are you just making excuses because you’re too afraid to take the leap with me? Too afraid to alienate devon and your family to go after something you know you deserve?

Tucker: So how did you pull off a move on this scale?

Audra: Let me break it down for you. Before, during, and after the acquisition of glissade and all the other companies, I was the one on the ground, doing the work, negotiating the deals, overseeing every detail. The board and staff know that i can get things done because they’ve actually seen me do it. But you– you, you’re nothing but a name cc’d on emails.

Tucker: The plan was always for you to– to head the company yourself, so of course I let you run the show.

Audra: You let me? You needed me, tucker. You needed someone to hide behind, someone legitimate because your name is toxic, and you’re never gonna be able to escape that.

Tucker: You’ve made some sketchy moves yourself.

Audra: I own it. I know what I want. And I commit 100% at all times to getting it. You– you don’t know how to commit to anything, tucker. And it’s not just me. I finally figured out that you always seem to want what’s just out of reach. Ashley, devon. You keep chasing after them, making promises, begging them to give you another chance. And then when they actually do, you do what you always do. You lie. You change your mind. You let them down. Because nothing and no one will ever be as important as your fragile little ego.

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Nikki: Victor and i are just fine.

Diane: Hmm, glad to hear it.

Nikki: Why would you think otherwise?

Diane: Ah, because I ran into victor the other day. And not surprising, the subject of jack being your sponsor came up. You know, for once, victor and I actually agree on something. It was a bad idea, and it was risky from the beginning, and it never should’ve happened.

Nikki: I wouldn’t expect you to understand how much jack’s support meant to me. He helped me a great deal.

Diane: Except he had to almost kill himself to get you to see the wisdom of going to rehab. But, hey, you went. Good for you. It’s not like anyone actually had to die, right?

Nikki: Oh, there is the anger that I was expecting.

Diane: Well, your husband seemed just as angry when we spoke, which is why I am so concerned about your marriage.

Nikki: Again, victor and i are happier than ever. And since you and jack are doing so well, why don’t we just enjoy our happy marriages and avoid a family feud?

Diane: That’s a great idea. All jack and I want is peace. You know, it’s kind of funny. This whole thing has made us even stronger. And look at you. You are thriving in your sobriety. I wish you nothing but the best going forward.

Nikki: How very kind of you.

Diane: And good luck finding a new sponsor. I know it’ll be hard for you to replace jack, but if I could make a suggestion…

Nikki: As if I could stop you?

Diane: Perhaps you could try leaning on your own husband. If you and victor are happier than ever, then you shouldn’t feel the need to constantly seek out an old friend who feels obligated to pick up the phone every single time you call.

Nikki: My friendship with jack is not subject to your approval or disapproval. I’m sure even you can understand that.

Diane: Oh, of course. But if a line were to be crossed, we would have a problem.

Jack: Everything good here?

Diane: It certainly is.

Nikki: Couldn’t be better. And, uh, now my order is ready. Have a good evening.

Jack: See ya. What did I miss?

Diane: Nothing.

Jack: Really?

Diane: Yeah. Uh, you know, I could use a nightcap. How about you?

Jack: Actually, I’ve made other plans tonight. I have to leave town.

Tucker: You break my heart.

Audra: That would require you to have one.

Diane: It’s such short notice.

Jack: You can’t object to me going to paris to check on ashley and traci.

Diane: Well, of course not. I would expect nothing less than for you to be there for your sisters after everything you’ve been through.

Jack: This family comes together whenever there’s a crisis. Hey, I’m sorry we missed having dinner with you tonight.

Kyle: Yeah, claire left her wallet here, so I ran by the tack house. I got some takeout and came home to hang with harrison. We just finished reading a story.

Diane: Claire? So those are the big plans you had where you couldn’t have dinner with us?

Kyle: Some people consider spending time with their child a very important plan. Certainly more important than spending yet another meal with people I see at the office every day.

Diane: That’s not what I meant, and you know it. Is it really that hard to spend time with me?

Kyle: Ease up, mom. There’ll be other nights. There will be other dinners.

Diane: Yes, and always this tension. Kyle, we need to find a way to work through this. So, I didn’t think I needed swiffer.

Kyle: I really don’t feel like starting up this argument right now.

Diane: I’m not starting anything because it never ends.

Kyle: Because if we don’t see eye to eye on some issues at work, we’re not going to agree on every decision at jabot. It’s business 101.

Diane: Okay, I’m not bringing this up because of conflict at jabot, but because we’re family, and we have to find a way to work together so that we don’t bring this tension home and poison our lives.

Kyle: Mom, you’re the one who dragged it through the front door. I was perfectly happy reading to my son.

Jack: I have asked you and your mother several times to handle this, and yet here we are.

Kyle: Because she doesn’t understand I’m trying to help her, cover for her when she’s in over her head.

Diane: Oh!

Jack: I would ask that you show your mother, my co-ceo, a little respect.

Kyle: It goes both ways, dad.

Jack: Did you go around diane’s back for this jasper foley deal?

Kyle: Really? So, so what? You’re gonna put me in timeout because I colored outside the lines? It’s business.

Jack: It was your mother’s deal.

Kyle: And it’s up to her to finalize it. As my superior, it’s in her hands at this point.

Diane: As a matter of fact, it has been finalized. By me. So why don’t you stop sabotaging me and stop it with the snide comments and just tell us how you really feel?

Jack: Your mother’s right. Just a few weeks ago, you admitted that you were jealous of her for the position you felt you deserved. Well, if you can’t get past it, we need to talk about this and find out where we go from here.

Kyle: Hmm, so it’s all me. That’s it. It’s like you want me to be the bad guy.

Diane: Kyle.

Jack: Kyle, if we just sit…

Lily: This is not about fear, billy. This is about doing what’s best for the company, which means doing what’s best for my family. And devon and I worked really hard to get past it after our last debacle. And I’m not gonna do that again.

Billy: Lily, I fully understand your loyalty to devon. I understand how much you love him, but it’s holding you back. It’s holding this company back. Look, just remember, okay, for a second, how good we were at chance com. We killed it, okay? And we can do that again, but on a bigger scale. Our savvy, our edge, we can take chancellor-winters to a new height. You say you wanna do what’s right for this company. How can you not be excited about that?

Lily: Wow. This is really just another high for you, isn’t it? Except this time, you’re gambling with the future of my family’s company.

Billy: No, that’s not at all what this is about.

Lily: Are you sure about that?

Billy: Are you asking me if I’m excited about the potential of us? Yes, 100% I am. But it has nothing to do with gambling. It’s about recognizing that now is our time. You and me together with this company, lily. So what do I have to do to convince you that this is our shot?

Dawn: I got here as fast as I could. What’s happened?

Tucker: Audra made an end run and may have actually scored this time.

Dawn: What did she do?

Tucker: She claims to have the board in her back pocket and an anonymous investor ready to buy up all of glissade.

Dawn: Is that really possible?

Tucker: You spoke to the board, correct? And they’re all on our side.

Dawn: They are.

Tucker: She claims to have convinced them to lie.

Dawn: What are you gonna do?

Tucker: Uh… I need you on the inside. So call each member of the board. Tell them you talked to audra. That she got to you. She convinced you to join her and betray me. And see if you can find out if there’s any truth to her claims.

Dawn: I’ll get right on it.

Tucker: Also, see if you can find out who’s willing to spend a fortune to steal glissade out from under me.

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

Audra: Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Everything is set for tomorrow morning. Tucker is guaranteed to be the lone vote against the sale. I trust everything is set on your end? The funds are lined up? Good. If everything goes according to plan and I see no reason why it won’t, glissade will be ours.

Victor: You’ve done a wonderful job, you know. And I’m looking forward to a very, very productive partnership with you at the head of glissade. And together I think we will be a formidable team. We’ll create a cosmetics company that will crush whoever comes our way. All right?

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Victoria: Kids, um, I would like for you to meet your sister, claire.

Daniel: You came. I wasn’t sure if you would.

Lily: Well, I hope it wasn’t a mistake.

Faith: You’re just in time. Mom and dad are about to tell me their whole love story.

Nick: We are?

Tucker: I’m having trouble breathing.

Audra: What the hell?

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Summer: Cheers.

Chance: To surviving another day.

Summer: I was gonna say to us, but okay.

Chance: Well, of course to us. Come on, seeing you is the best part of my day, really.

Summer: Okay, that’s a bit better. What’s with the angst though? Is it work stuff? Are you getting into it with billy again?

Chance: Uh, I wish it was that easy to explain. You know, arguing with billy, or devon, or nate, or lily for that matter, that would be a welcome reprieve to all the unspoken tension.

Summer: Walking on eggshells?

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: That’s the worst.

Chance: Yeah, you go into these meetings and it’s just weird glances, tight lips. You know, everyone on the winters’ side is pissed that jill gave all her power to billy.

Summer: What do you think?

Chance: I think it’s a little out of character for my grandmother. But it’s not like I wanted her to hand me the reins. I– I understand why she gave it to billy. But of course, being a chancellor, everyone is very curious of my allegiances.

Summer: Sounds exhausting.

Chance: It is. Yeah.

Summer: Do you want me to distract you with something positive from my day?

Chance: Please.

Summer: Um, sally actually knocked it out of the park. She took chelsea’s designs and ran with it and improved them even.

Chance: All right, that’s great.

Summer: Yeah.

Chance: I’m happy for you. What about claire? What’s going on with her and harrison? Uh-oh. I should’ve kept my mouth shut. Forget I said anything.

Summer: I told kyle that I’m fine with everything. That as long as harrison’s happy, then I’m thrilled. But that was just me saying what I wish I felt. If I’m honest, I don’t know how much more I can take.

Victoria: Oh, don’t you look cozy. Curled up with a good book. I’m jealous.

Claire: And you look gorgeous. All ready for your big date with dad.

Victoria: Come on, don’t you start. It’s just dinner.

Claire: Oh, here. Just got a little…

Victoria: Oh.

Claire: There. Perfect.

Victoria: Thank you.

Claire: I love that dress. Um, so, where are you going?

Victoria: I– I don’t know. I assume some place, you know, casual, low-key.

Claire: Right. Which is why you dressed like that.

Victoria: Oh. Do you think it’s too much?

Claire: Not at all.

Victoria: Okay, good. ‘Cause, you know, I mean, I could be mistaken. He might just wanna go grab a burger at that diner that he likes.

Claire: Well, I sincerely doubt that. Judging by the giant grin on his face when he told me that he’d asked you to dinner.

Victoria: Ah, you’re doing it again. You’re making too much out of this.

[ Knock on door ]

Cole: Hey.

Mariah: Hello. Who is ready for our very special date night? Aria is happily, semi- coherently chatting with the sitter. And we have a quiet table. What? What is that look?

Tessa: One of my waitstaff called in sick and I don’t have anyone to cover.

Mariah: Not again.

Tessa: I could call abby. I just– I would hate to bother her so late.

Mariah: No, no. It’s fine. Don’t do that. I mean… it’s part of the job, I guess.

Tessa: I’m so sorry.

Mariah: That’s okay. You know what? We– we can pivot. So, why don’t you get me a quiet table for one? Where I can sip champagne and watch my very hot manager wife do her thing.

Tessa: I have the perfect spot.

Audra: Okay. You’ve got your five minutes.

[Coughing]

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Audra: This isn’t a social call. I don’t want a drink.

Tucker: You’re gonna want one. Trust me.

Audra: I’ll be the judge of that.

Tucker: Um… I just… I don’t know how much ashley intended for me to share when she told you that I would explain the rest of it.

Audra: Let’s assume all of it.

Tucker: It’S… I just somehow feel like I’m violating her trust on some level.

Audra: I’m not playing this game. She’s the one who told me you’d fill me in. If you’re gonna slither out of telling me, I’m just…

Tucker: All right, okay. Hang on. You’re right. You deserve to know everything.

Audra: My mind is wide open. Tell me everything.

[ Tucker sighs ]

Cole: You look beautiful.

Victoria: Thank you.

Claire: And mom, doesn’t dad look handsome too?

Victoria: Yes, he does. Which I was just about to say, if you would’ve given me the chance.

Claire: Sorry. I guess I’m a little bit excited about your casual dinner. Uh, dad, should I go put that flower in some water for mom?

Cole: Uh, actually, it’s for you.

Claire: Oh.

Victoria: Don’t sound so disappointed.

Claire: I just figured.

Victoria: You figured? You figured that we’re gonna be going on this big romantic date. And probably we’re gonna spend most of the night talking about you.

Claire: God, no. No. Please don’t do that. I– I insist that you make tonight a claire-free zone.

Victoria: I don’t know. I mean, what would we talk about?

Cole: Hmm. I don’t know. You got me there. Maybe, uh, the weather? Or horses or something?

[ Claire exhales ]

Claire: For two people who say you love me, you are killing me right now. I know that you claim that this is no big deal, but… it is to me. I want my parents to get reacquainted.

Summer: What if I’m relegated to part-time mom status? You know, I work full-time. I don’t live at the house anymore. Claire’s with harrison during the day. Kyle’s with him at night. I just– I kind of feel like I’m on the outside looking in.

Chase: I’m sorry. It’s a terrible way to feel.

Summer: Kyle and I never really set up any custody boundaries. Maybe it’s time that we change that. (Amanda) my name is amanda,

Victoria: I don’t know. Do you think we can do it? Spend an evening talking about our lives instead of our brilliant daughter?

Cole: Yeah, yeah. It’s gonna be hard, but I’m willing to give it the old college try.

Claire: Excellent. Now, I will expect a full report later. So, you have no jobs, you have no curfews. Go enjoy yourself. I won’t wait up. Oh, and dad, please tell me you aren’t taking mom to that burger joint that you like.

Cole: I made reservations at society. I mean, if that’s okay with you.

Claire: Perfect.

Victoria: All right. Good night.

Cole: All right. Have a good night.

Claire: Bye.

Tessa: Hi. This is society. Tessa speaking. How may I help you?

Claire: Tessa, hey, this is victoria newman’s daughter, claire. I have a favor to ask.

Tessa: Oh. Hey, claire. What’s up?

Claire: You have a reservation for cole howard?

Tessa: Uh, yes. Table for two.

Claire: Excellent. Can we make that a quiet table? And I would like to order a bottle of champagne to have waiting for them.

Tessa: Special occasion?

Claire: They’ll claim that it isn’t, but yes, it is. My parents are on a get-to-know- you-again date.

Tessa: Oh. So, it’s victoria. Huh, you’re playing matchmaker.

Claire: Just a lovely nudge.

Tessa: Consider it done.

Claire: Thank you. You’re the best.

Mariah: What are you scheming?

Tessa: That was claire, ordering up a little romance for her parents’ dinner date.

Mariah: That is very, very sweet.

Tessa: Hmm.

Mariah: You know, I feel bad about giving kyle such a hard time about hiring her as harrison’s nanny. I do genuinely want what’s best for heR. I know how hard it is to start over again.

Tessa: Yeah. You and me both.

Mariah: Plus, finding out the truth about your parents when you’re in your 20’s, I can relate.

Tessa: You know, I can understand her wanting to play matchmaker for her parents. She’s trying to build a family unit she never had.

Mariah: Yeah, but what if it’s not what victoria and cole want? I don’t know. I just wish she had a family member, like, her own age that she could lean on.

Tessa: Well, maybe that’s abby and summer.

Mariah: Who, according to kyle, doesn’t particularly trust claire. Or even like her.

Chance: Are you talking about getting lawyers involved? Because, take it from me, that can really escalate things.

Summer: I just feel like if I don’t do something now, if I let things continue the way that they are, I could risk losing harrison.

Chance: Well, I think you need to talk this out with kyle first. But let’s get one thing straight. You’re not gonna lose your son. You’re always gonna be harrison’s mom, and he knows that.

Summer: What if he forgets, though? I’m not around as much as I used to be. And look, I– I– I hate to think of it this way, but how much does harrison actually think about his biological mom now? Tara’s not in his life.

Chance: She’s in prison, right?

Summer: Yeah. I mean, that void is what has allowed me and harrison to bond so deeply. And it goes to show you that it’s possible. If I’m not around, what if claire replaces me?

Chance: Hey, claire is temporary. She’s a nanny he’s gonna outgrow. She’s not competition.

Summer: I hope she knows that.

Claire: Kyle, what are you doing here?

Kyle: I come on harrison’s behalf.

Claire: Is everything okay? Come in.

Kyle: Oh, I’m totally fine. Sorry, I didn’t mean to alarm you. He just wanted me to bring you this.

Claire: My wallet. What the heck?

Kyle: Ah, harrison found it. He thought you might be worried about it, he was pretty insistent that I bring it to you.

Claire: Well, it must’ve fallen out of my bag. I didn’t even realize it was missing. But you could’ve just texted me, and I could’ve gotten it tomorrow.

Kyle: Well, no big deal. Unless I’m bugging you, I– I should’ve called. I’m sorry.

Claire: No, not at all. I’m just about to sit down with my new murder mystery.

Kyle: Really? I didn’t bag you for a whodunit type.

Claire: Well, I have a love-hate relationship with them.

Kyle: Hmm, they scare you?

Claire: The opposite, actually. I– I’ve yet to find one that i haven’t figured out the guilty party halfway through yet. But I’m determined. There must be some author trickier than me.

Kyle: I don’t now, maybe you should write one day.

Claire: Ha, I– I unfortunately didn’t get my father’s gene for writing. Well, I haven’t even cracked the spine on that thing. Do you wanna join me for a cup of tea? Hellmann’s real mayonnaise.

Tessa: Champagne, courtesy of your daughter.

Victoria: Well…

Cole: Why am I not surprised?

Victoria: I hope this doesn’t mean she’s ordered a strolling violinist or someone selling flowers.

Cole: You know, doesn’t she realize she’s making me look bad?

Tessa: Well, no. This is as far as it goes. She did want me to serenade you guys, but I told her I was too expensive. Just kidding.

Victoria: Why am I not surprised?

Tessa: Well, we will leave you to enjoy your dinner.

Victoria: Thank you.

Cole: All right, thanks so much.

Victoria: Oh, thank you.

Mariah: Do you know how much I love you?

Tessa: You might’ve mentioned it once or twice.

Mariah: I very much wanna continue our date…

Tessa: But?

Mariah: I have an idea, but only if you say yes.

Kyle: So where does this genius for figuring out mystery novels come from? Did you read a lot of agatha christie or sherlock holmes as a kid?

Claire: I wish it was that innocent.

Kyle: Mm-hmm. That sounds ominous.

Claire: Well, I hate to admit the real reason, because it means mentioning her, but… I’m afraid I have my aunt jordan to thank.

Kyle: Ah.

Claire: She loved to talk about famous crimes. She was– she’d give me all the details, and then she would force me to figure out why the perpetrator got caught, what their fatal mistake was. So I got really good at figuring out the flaws in criminal plans.

Kyle: That’s a weird skill to impart.

Claire: Yeah. Little did I know she was plotting crimes of her own, and she was all about avoiding mistakes, so… that’s why she was constantly pushing me to analyze every angle of the situation.

Kyle: Hmm. Well, on the upside, you’re primed to make an excellent cop, or a very good jewel thief.

Tucker: Our fears about ashley turned out to be true.

Audra: Our fears?

Tucker: Okay, my fears about her mental state. She’s been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. She splintered into multiple personalities as a result of a traumatic event that happened here in paris.

Audra: Not your break-up fight at the bistro?

Tucker: No. So… her friend alan, it turned out that he had an identical twin brother who was a total sociopath, just… and, um, ashley thought that she was talking to alan, but she was actually talking to this brother, martin.

Audra: Hmm.

Tucker: And whatever happened between the two of them was just too much for ashley to bear, and her psyche somehow conflated that event with the fight that she and I had at the bistro. And so all these, uh, different versions of herself came out to– to protect her.

Audra: To protect her from you?

Tucker: No, protect her from this guy martin. But they, the personalities thought… I know it’s tough. They thought it was to protect her from me. Um, so it was all off, but it was actually martin that she needed protection from. And now she’s on her way to a private clinic for treatment.

[ Audra exhales ]

Audra: She must be terrifieD.

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Audra: To lose control of your actions just like that. I can’t imagine.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. But alan turned out to be a good friend because he’s the one who figured it out. He’s the one who set her up at this apparently top-notch place.

Audra: And when she’s better, will you two get back together?

Tucker: No. Audra, no. What this all means is that it means I’m free of the guilt that I felt. I’m free of the worry for her. And I can let her go. Completely. ‘Cause you were right. I couldn’t before. But now it– it feels like it’s– it really is over.

Audra: Well… I still think you’re fooling yourself. You didn’t come here for me and glissade. You came to check up on ashley. I mean, you can’t just turn your concern off like that. Especially now that you know how serious her diagnosis is.

Tucker: Okay, please listen to me. I did not come here for ashley. I came only for you.

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Cole: Wait.

Victoria: Our daughter is so pushy. But it was very sweet of her sending us champagne.

Cole: Yeah? Well, it seems only right that we toast our family’s future.

Victoria: All right. Cheers.

Cole: Cheers.

Victoria: You know, claire mentioned that you asked kyle to grab a beer sometime.

Cole: She did?

Victoria: Yeah. She thinks you’re being an overprotective father.

Cole: Ah, okay, well, what if I am? There’s nothing wrong with going out and having a friendly beer with your daughter’s employer, right? And– and hey– hey, on a second thought, we promised not to talk about claire tonight.

Victoria: Oh, right. Well, given that she bought this bubbly for us, I suppose we should honor that.

Cole: Yeah. And you know, I know what I said before, but I really don’t wanna talk about the weather and horses. And you know I love horses. But you got any other topics?

Victoria: As a matter of fact, I do. You.

Cole: Well, what about me?

Victoria: I’m just kind of wondering when you think you might be going back to oxford.

Cole: Well, that depends on you.

Summer: I– I wish I didn’t feel like this. I– I should be able to get over it. I should.

Chance: Well, I, um, I might not be able to help you let this go, but I know I can definitely distract you. At least for tonight.

Summer: Oh, yeah?

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: You gonna take me on a rollercoaster ride? The carnival’s not in town anymore, you know.

Chance: Yeah, you know, I had another idea.

Claire: Oh, a jewel thief or cop. I’m not sure I wanna be on either side of that equation.

Kyle: Well, that’s a relief, because I really don’t wanna have to find another nanny for harrison. He’d be devastated. He adores you.

Claire: The feeling’s mutual.

[ Knock on door ]

Mariah: Hi. I saw your parents out at society, and I thought that you might be lonely, so I got some takeout for you and some to-go margaritas.

Claire: That is so nice.

Mariah: Oh, yeah. Oh, uh… am I interrupting something?

Tucker: I didn’t come here chasing after ashley. My ticket was already booked when I found out she was here. I came because you’re here.

Audra: Yeah, because you’re trying to protect your interest in glissade, the company you bought with ashley.

Tucker: Yes. Yes. I– I did believe you came here to meet with the board and the ceo’s of the companies that glissade acquired in order to turn them against me. Yes, I did. Yes, I came to stop you. At least, that’s what I told myself.

Audra: Finally, some honesty.

Tucker: I also told myself that I no longer cared about you. About us. That, as you say, I was fooling myself. There’s just nothing I can do about how I feel, audra. I’m still in love with you. (Male vo) dan made progress with his mental health,

Victoria: Don’t pretend that your– your return to your post at oxford has anything to do with me, because we both know who’s keeping you here in genoa city.

Cole: Hmm.

Victoria: Yeah, the person who we swore we wouldn’t talk about tonight.

Cole: Yeah, well, obviously, the person we’re not supposed to be talking about plays a big part in this. But I’m not gonna pretend. You know, I’m– I’m curious about what might happen with you and me if I were to stick around.

Victoria: Well, I can’t really deny that there’s a growing connection between us. I’ve just been asking myself, is it because of claire, or is it something else?

Cole: Yeah, I’ve asked myself the same.

Victoria: Really? What have you concluded?

Cole: You know, I’ve been alone for a while now.

Victoria: I don’t believe that. You? A handsome, sensitive, american novelist, professor at oxford. You can’t find a date? Do you forget I knew you way back when?

Cole: Yeah, touché. Yeah, you know, I’ve– I’ve had a dalliance with a– a colleague or two, but nothing that ever became serious. You know, I just convinced myself that it was cleaner being solo. I had my work, I had my friends, and I really wasn’t looking for a relationship.

Victoria: Why not?

Cole: Well, maybe if you ask one or two of those ladies, they might have a theory that I didn’t wanna invest in something that wouldn’t last.

Victoria: It’s funny. I’ve been in a similar place that you have been lately. I just feel like I’ve had a long string of relationships that didn’t really end well.

Cole: So you’re a little gun-shy, too?

Victoria: Yeah, I guess I am.

Cole: Listen. I hope you don’t think I’m being pushy. I really enjoy spending time with you. And I love that the family we were robbed of is reuniting.

Victoria: I couldn’t agree more.

Cole: Let’s toast to that.

Victoria: Let’S.

Summer: Should we take this upstairs to my suite?

Chance: Hmm, look at that. Your mind is already working in a better direction.

Summer: What can I say? Your techniques are very effective. Shall we?

Chance: Well, hold on. How about you give me your room key and a head start? I’ll go set the mood.

Summer: Hmm. Okay.

Chance: Yeah. Well, thank you. I’ll see you in a little bit.

Kyle: Ah, mariah! I didn’t realize you two had become pals.

Mariah: Well, we haven’T. Yet. Uh, the first time I met claire, I told her that we should get some margaritas. And it never happened.

Claire: That’s true.

Mariah: Uh, but I saw victoria and cole at society, and I figured now is the time to make it happen.

Claire: Oh, um, well, you can join us. Is that okay?

Mariah: Yeah, of course. I mean, I have plenty of food. Tessa sent me with one of everything.

Kyle: Um, no, this– this seems like a get-to-know-you-girls night. I need to get back and put harrison to bed anyway.

Claire: Well, thank the little guy for finding my wallet.

Kyle: You bet. See you tomorrow.

Mariah: Yeah.

Mariah: So, not to get too personal too fast, but I think we have a lot in common.

Claire: Hmm. That seems unlikely. Unless you also have an insane aunt who tried to kill your family.

Mariah: No. Uh, no, not that. But I was raised by the woman who kidnapped me at birth, and then I was brought up in a cult led by ian ward, so.

Claire: No way.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, way. And then in my 20’s, that’s when I discovered that sharon was my real mother.

Claire: I had no idea.

Mariah: Well, overcoming what we both have, it’s not easy. But I hope that I’m proof that you can not only survive, but you can be pretty damn happy.

Claire: Well, I’ll drink to that.

Mariah: Cheers.

Claire: You know, I– I never thought that I would meet someone who could understand what my life has been like, but I feel like you really get it.

Mariah: Well, I was hoping we would bond over something like sports teams or hobbies, but childhood trauma. Yeah, I’m your gal. Yeah. You know, it seems like you’re doing really well, though. I mean, I thought I would come here and I would find you alone and sad. But, uh, I was very surprised to find you had company. Are you sure that I wasn’t interrupting anything?

Claire: With kyle? No, not at all. He was just returning my wallet because harrison had found it. We were talking about mystery novels.

Mariah: Well, he’s a great dad. And he’s one of my besties. Summer, on the other hand, we’ve had our ups and our downs. Um, yeah, I actually was the one that co-married them at their vow renewal.

Claire: I’m gonna need an explanation.

Mariah: Well, I was one of three officiants, and i definitely thought that that time they would last. But, you know, summer can be her own worst enemy sometimes.

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

Audra: You don’t love me. You just hate that you can’t have me.

Tucker: Ah, that’s not true, and you know it. You know what this whole ordeal with ashley did for me, it made me so grateful for what you and I have. And I see your fury at me, and come on. We have to admit that means you feel the same way.

Audra: Please, do tell me all about myself.

Tucker: Okay, I’ll tell you about me then. Usually when it comes to business, as you know, I’m all in. I’m 100% in, I’M… I’ve got no conflict, right? I– I’m all about winning, and I relish the game. But everything I’ve done to counter the moves you’ve been making, I hate. I’ve gotten no pleasure from it. And I realized I was doing all of it in spite of what I was really feeling, what I really want. Which is to be with you. So, I’m here saying that I will do whatever it takes to fix us. The first step being making sure you know that ashley and i are finally, truly finished.

Audra: So I assume there’s a step two?

Tucker: To tell you that glissade is yours. You want it that badly? You can have it. When my doctor gave me breztri for my copd

Mariah: I’m back.

Tessa: Oh, perfect timing. I am done and ready for a glass of wine and to hear how it went with claire.

Mariah: Well, it turns out she wasn’t as lonely as i thought she was gonna be. Kyle was there.

Tessa: Hmm, really? Interesting.

Mariah: I know. They insist that there’s nothing going on there. They’re just two friends who are very interested in harrison’s well-being.

Tessa: So, no margarita night?

Mariah: Actually, we did. Kyle ended up leaving and claire and I had a great conversation. We went deep, fast. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve led the kind of lives that we have. It’s strange how similar our childhoods were.

Tessa: And heartbreaking to have that in common.

Mariah: Yeah, I mean, taken as babies, raised by bad people, both escaped.

Tessa: And now have turned your lives around.

Mariah: Yeah, she’s in the process of it. But no, I’m– I’m really glad I checked in on her.

Tessa: Me too. And I’m glad there’s still time for our date.

Victoria: So fun. Ah, looks like claire’s gone to bed.

Cole: Ah, well, no doubt to give us some privacy.

Victoria: Yeah, well, she did say that she wasn’t gonna wait up, so…

Cole: Yeah. Well, um, I should be going. You know… I had a lovely evening.

Victoria: I, uh, I did too. Thank you for dinner.

Cole: You’re welcome.

Victoria: Um, would you like to stay, maybe have a drink or some, um, some coffee?

Cole: More than anything. But after our conversation tonight, I just don’t wanna rush things. I wanna make sure you’re really ready, which I hope is soon.

Cole: Good night.

Victoria: Good night.

Audra: So you’re handing me glissade just like that?

Tucker: Just like that.

Audra: That’s quite a gesture.

Tucker: Audra, glissade means nothing to me compared to what you mean to me.

Audra: So let me guess, there’s a catch. I have to agree to get back together with you.

Tucker: No, no. I mean, I want that more than anything, of course, but no, it’s not a stipulation. I just– I know it’s never gonna happen if you and I are warring over a company. So I’m handing over my ceo title and my seat on the board first thing in the morning.

Audra: Actually, there’s no need.

Tucker: Well, that’s– that’s what you wanted, isn’t it?

Audra: Yeah, and I’ll get it. But not as some sort of handout from you. A bribe or a reward that keeps me in your universe, because that’s the last place I wanna be. You know, for years, I thought you were the most brilliant person in the room. That you had all the answers. But you don’T. You never did. And this time, I have the answer. And it’s a damn good one. Because while you were busy worrying about me bad-mouthing you to the other company heads, I was actually convincing our board to accept a buyout offer from an anonymous investor. You’ll be outnumbered in the board vote. And I’ll take control of glissade. You’ve lost, tucker. And I hope it hurts like hell.

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Victoria: Are you really asking me out on a date?

Cole: I… I guess.

Victoria: Well, are you or aren’t you?

Cole: Well, now you’re teasing me. It’s okay, you can say no, all right? I won’t be offended.

Victoria: I’d love to have dinner with you.

Cole: Seriously?

Victoria: Yeah, I actually think the idea of dinner with my long-divorced ex-husband is charming.

Cole: Okay, all right. Um, so what time?

Victoria: Um, seven works for me.

Cole: Okay, I’ll pick you up at seven.

Victoria: All right, I’m looking forward to it.

Victor: Stop giving me excuses.

Cole: Michael and I were only trying to help.

Victor: For your information, I fired michael baldwin for his part in this.

[ Cole sighs ]

Cole: Well, I’m– I’m really sorry to hear that, but you can’t fire me.

Victor: I can tell you to stay away from my family and stay the hell away from my daughter. And here’s my request for you, cole. I understand that claire’s working in the abbott household for kyle, babysitting harrison, is that correct?

Cole: You know she is. What does that have to do with anything?

Victor: I want you to create a friendship with kyle. Get to know him better.

Cole: And you want me to do that, why?

Victor: That’s of no interest to you right now.

Harrison: I don’t know where this one goes.

Claire: Hmm. Well, look at the puzzle and see which shape fits the piece in your hand.

Harrison: I am, but I can’t find it.

Claire: Look at the color and then it should match some of the pieces that we’ve already put together.

Harrison: Right here?

Claire: Hmm, getting warmer.

Harrison: Right there!

Claire: Yes! That’s it, you did it. Nice.

Kyle: Hey, buddy. You having a good day?

Harrison: Claire’s so cool. I’m glad she gets to come here now.

Kyle: So am I.

Adam: I hate that I keep dragging my family problems into your life.

Sally: Adam, stop.

Adam: No, but it’s not fair. Okay, you have enough on your plate. You have a new job. You’re filling in for chelsea at marchetti.

Sally: Yes, and none of that is as important as what you are going through right now, especially with connor.

Adam: But it can be a lot. I want you to feel comfortable telling me when enough is enough, okay?

Sally: Adam, we live together now. We’re in a relationship. I want to be your sounding board. I want to be the person that you share everything with. Good, bad, it doesn’t matter. And I know it’s hard for you to share your feelings.

Adam: Well, it hasn’t been easy for me to share anything with anyone.

Sally: Well, I would love to be the exception to that rule.

Adam: And I love you for that. I love everything about you, actually.

[ Knock on door ]

Adam: No, don’t– don’t answer it.

Sally: Why?

Adam: Because it might be trouble.

Nikki: Victor, answer my question. Are you dismissing me from newman media as a way of punishing me?

Victor: Why would i punish you?

Nikki: Oh, I can think of a few things. Bringing jordan into our life. Turning into a pathetic drunk. And then there’s jack.

Victor: What the hell does jack abbott have to do with any of this?

Nikki: I think you are still angry that I chose him as my sponsor and wanted him to continue even after everything that happened.

Victor: Let me tell you something. I hold that man responsible for the recklessness and foolishness. You’re damn right I do. But no way does that mean that I wanna punish you. I’m here to help you recover.

Nikki: Well, it’s not helping. And I’m shocked you think it would.

Nick: Well, that went great.

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Sally: What kind of trouble are you expecting?

[ Knock on door ]

Adam: One or several members of my family coming to browbeat me into doing my father’s bidding. Or that might even be victor himself.

Sally: Why would he do that?

Adam: Because that’s his particular style. To beat people into submission.

[ Knock on door ]

Sally: Adam, we have to answer the door.

Adam: Hang on, maybe they’ll go away.

Sally: Adam, I’m expecting someone.

Adam: You are? Why didn’t you say so?

Sally: Just– just– can you just please answer the door?

Summer: Adam, uh…

Adam: Summer.

Summer: Am I early?

Sally: No, you’re right on time.

Summer: Okay.

Adam: Uh, and I’m in the way. I assume you’re here to talk to sally about business and I’m supposed to meet chelsea. Great hire, by the way. Sally’s gonna knock it out of the park.

Summer: Yeah, adam, wait. Uh, how’s connor doing?

Adam: Thank you for asking. But the truth is, I don’t know. He makes a little progress one day and then has a setback. So all we can do is hope, I guess.

Summer: Well. Look, he’s a really sweet kid. I can’t imagine how you’re feeling under these circumstances. I just– I– I guess I want you to know that we’re all rooting for you and chelsea and connor.

Adam: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. I’ll leave you to it.

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Sally: That was really nice. What she said to adam.

Summer: Well, I mean, I– I feel for him. He’s my uncle, but we’ve never been close or tolerated each other, really. But you know, when it’s your kid that’s hurting, you would do anything to take away their pain or their fear. So yeah, I just– I have nothing but compassion for him and chelsea.

Sally: Well, people treat adam like he doesn’t have a heart and look, I’m not naive. I understand he brought a lot of that on himself, but when it comes to his son, he feels things just as deeply as anyone. So what you said, I know that it meant a lot to him. And to me.

Summer: So should we get to work?

Sally: Yeah, yeah. I can’t wait.

Summer: Um, so I was going over the draft designs of chelsea’s that you were finishing up.

Sally: And?

Summer: Um, actually, I am really impressed. It’s good work.

Harrison: Well, I first went to the park, and that was neat because at the lake, there were these four turtles who were asleep on a branch all in a row.

Kyle: Well, how do you know they were sleeping?

Harrison: They didn’t move, dad.

Claire: He’s right. We actually thought that the park had planted fake turtles.

Harrison: But then they all went into the water and swam away. They must have been a family or something.

Kyle: Mm-hmm. That’s exciting.

Harrison: And then claire taught me some cool stuff about caterpillars and butterflies. And we read a book about them.

Kyle: Some teaching moments, huh?

Claire: Well, the more you know about something, the more interesting it is, right, harrison? This summer, we’re gonna be scholar adventurers. We wanna know everything.

Kyle: Everything’s kind of a lot.

Harrison: We can do it.

Kyle: I’m glad the two of you are getting along so well.

Claire: He’s an easy guy to get along with.

Kyle: Well, whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.

Harrison: Dad?

Kyle: Hmm?

Harrison: I think I need some ice cream.

Kyle: You need some ice cream?

Claire: It helps us think.

Kyle: Oh.

Harrison: So can we get some, please?

Kyle: Oh, it depends. Did you eat your lunch?

Harrison: Yep.

Claire: He did great. He had fruit, veg, protein, covered all the bases.

Kyle: Ice cream it is.

Harrison: Yay!

Victoria: Come in, mom.

Nikki: Hi.

Victoria: Such a nice surprise.

Nikki: Well, I just thought I would stop by and see how you and claire are doing.

Victoria: Oh, well, claire is actually having the time of her life, you know? She has this sunniness about her right now. Seems like every morning she wakes up, she’s just so cheerful and eager.

Nikki: Wow, that’s wonderful. How are things going with her job.

Victoria: Oh, mom, she loves taking care of harrison. Even though summer still has her under the microscope.

Nikki: That will change.

Victoria: Hmm. I’m not so sure. Summer can sometimes be as stubborn as her father.

Nikki: Oh, I won’t tell nicholas you said that.

Victoria: Oh, you can tell him. I mean, we accuse each other of it constantly.

Nikki: So how are you doing?

Victoria: Me? Um, I’m feeling pretty cheerful myself, you know? Things are happy and smooth. Except for, you know, certain rare moments.

Nikki: Such as?

Victoria: Dad. You know, he’s doing his usual full court press to get me to come back to newman enterprises. He can be so relentless.

Nikki: He told me you already turned him down, that you weren’t interested in running the company right now.

Victoria: Yes, that is what i told him, but I’m not entirely sure that it’s true. I mean, the more that I think about it, I have to admit I am a little tempted.

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Summer: You know what I like most about your designs is that you kept chelsea’s basic aesthetic, and then you added your own playful touches. Like– like this one.

Sally: Yeah, I thought the sleeves might be a little too much.

Summer: No, I actually think it makes it more fun and contemporary. And then this one just blew me away.

Sally: Yeah, I like that one too.

Summer: I never would’ve imagined these colors working together, but they do. It’s really good work, sally.

Sally: Thank you. Thanks, yeah, I mean, it just… it all felt really good, you know? Sort of feels right. But I am relieved to know that you feel the same way.

Summer: Well, I do.

Sally: Well, I– you know, chelsea gave me a really great foundation.

Summer: Yeah, but you took it and you ran with it, and you didn’t play it safe either. You kept the integrity of her designs, and you added your own spin to it. And that takes talent.

Sally: Well, thank you. But I have to admit, I– I did run a few of these by someone just to make sure that I was headed in the right direction before I showed them to you.

Summer: Adam?

Sally: No, uh, no, he would’ve just said everything looks great. It was chloe. She actually gave me a few suggestions on both of these pieces that you really like, and a few ideas for the rest of the collection.

Summer: Why do I get the feeling that this is a warm-up to something that you’re gonna ask me?

Harrison: I think cookie dough flavor is the best.

Claire: What? I thought you said cotton candy was your favorite?

Harrison: Nah.

Kyle: Yeah, come on, claire. That was last week.

Claire: Oh, right, I see. Well, my favorite is coffee almond fudge.

Harrison: What’s that?

Claire: Coffee flavored ice cream with chocolate fudge and nuts.

Harrison: Ew.

Kyle: Uh-oh, I think we’ve got an ice cream critic on our hands. What about old-fashioned vanilla?

Harrison only on a sunday, dad.

Claire: He’s right. I mean, you have to go traditional when toppings are involved. We’ve already had a very long conversation about this. Dad! Hey, is everything okay?

Victor: Son, I know you have your doubts, but I am convinced that your mother will eventually embrace my plan, all right?

Nick: Eventually might be a very long time.

Victor: Well, she needs time to rest.

Nick: Okay, so you have decided?

Victor: Yeah. I don’t want her to feel any stress from anyone. She needs time to recover.

Nick: Yeah, but mom thinks the opposite. She thinks the work might actually energize her.

Victor: Son, if she goes back to the company now, she’ll feel all kinds of pressures. I don’t want that. It’ll impede her progress.

Nick: All right, yeah, obviously, none of us wants that, dad.

Victor: Okay, yet you disagree with my plan.

Nick: I actually do agree with you. I think the best thing for mom is to take some time off. The problem is the message, okay? If you do this, you might make mom feel like you don’t have any confidence in her. And, dad, that could set her recovery back more than anything else.

Victor: Then I shall do everything in my power to make her understand.

Nick: And that’s it, right? End of discussion?

Victor: End of discussion, son. I do not want your mother to suffer any kind of pressure. What I want you to do is I want you to talk to victoria and convince her to come back to newman enterprises where she belongs. You know this can be real simple, right? If you just put vic in at newman media, which is what mom wants, everybody’s happy.

Victor: Son, it’s not what I want.

Nikki: I was wondering how long it would take for you to miss the energy of the office. You’re so good at problem solving and seeing three steps ahead. You love the challenge. You always have.

Victoria: I didn’t say that I was going back.

Nikki: Yeah, but you’re considering it.

Victoria: I don’t know, mom. I mean, look, on one hand, yeah, you and dad are absolutely right. I– part of me misses the energy and the purpose that comes with being at work. I mean, it’s something that I’ve done for most of my life. Sometimes to the neglect of everything else.

Nikki: Well, it is possible to find a balance between the personal and the professional.

Victoria: But that has eluded me more often than not. Look, I just don’t think that now is a great time for me to return. Johnny and katie are coming home. They’ve never met their older sister and vice versa. I mean, this would be a crazy time for me to think about going back.

Nikki: Hasn’t claire been pushing you to go back?

Victoria: Yeah, she has, but I think that that’s maybe because she doesn’t wanna hold me back.

Nikki: Or maybe it’s the wise daughter who is ready to start her own path and wants her mother to continue hers.

Victoria: I suppose that’s your very gentle way of telling me that I need to let go.

Nikki: Maybe a little bit. I was going to ask you if you could step in for me at newman media temporarily while I finish my outpatient treatment.

Victoria: What about lauren?

Nikki: Oh, I’ve taken up enough of her time. I mean, to run two huge companies, it’s just too much to ask for an indefinite period. But I really need somebody that I can trust. The way I trust you.

Victoria: Are you sure this is what you want, mom?

Nikki: Well, it’s a better option than what your father has in mind.

Victoria: Installing adam in your place.

Nikki: That would be a disaster.

Victoria: Oh, I agree with you. Once adam got in, it would be impossible to get him out.

Cole: Uh, nothing’s wrong. I’m just out here enjoying the sunshine. And how are you doing, young man? Do you remember me? I’m claire’s father. My name’s cole.

Harrison: I’m harrison.

Cole: Ah, you are, yes. Now is claire, she’s not being too strict of a nanny, is she?

Harrison: No, claire’s the best ever.

Cole: Ah, yeah, I couldn’t agree with you more, harrison. So, you guys having a good time?

Claire: Yeah, we were actually just about to go see the ice cream man.

Cole: No way, that sounds like a great idea. Wow, and so, kyle, how– how are things going with you?

Kyle: Oh, you know, work is always a challenge. Jabot takes up most of my attention, but I’m finding ways to spend more time with this little guy. And claire’s been a godsend.

Cole: Well, I’m happy to hear that. And the time with your little guy is as important as it gets. You know, I was thinking, maybe you and I could get together and go out and grab a beer.

Kyle: Um, sure, that’d be great.

Cole: Yeah, yeah, you know, maybe talk about, you know, how you’ve mastered this work-life balance of yours. You know, I could probably use a few tips on that end.

Claire: You’re joking, but it’s true. You have been avoiding work for my sake, so has my mother. It’s not like I want him running back to oxford, but he definitely needs to get back to his career. You should listen to kyle.

Cole: Yeah.

Claire: He has a handle on these things.

Kyle: Well, I don’t know if i have anything to teach your dad on the topic, but beer sounds great.

Cole: Oh, I’ll look forward to it.

Sally: Okay, I know that you and chloe did not end your working relationship very well.

Summer: Yeah, that’s putting it mildly. I mean, she turned every disagreement into an all-out war. She thought she knew better than everyone, particularly me.

Sally: Yes, look, I know that chloe can be a little sensitive, but she’s also uber-talented. And given that this new scenario is all very last minute, I was hoping maybe you would consider allowing me to bring her in as my number two.

Summer: I figured that’s where this was headed.

Sally: Chloe and I work really well together, and we have a shorthand that just– we just click. And honestly, we don’t have a lot of time to finish this collection, so… what do you say?

Summer: I mean, you’re not wrong. It is gonna be a sprint to the finish line, and we need all hands on deck.

Sally: Mm-hmm, exactly.

Summer: But look, chloe left last time because she thought that I was breathing down her neck. What’s to stop her from feeling that way again? And I just– I really don’t want conflict right now. I don’T.

Sally: And there won’t be any.

Summer: You say that with a lot of conviction, sally.

Sally: When did you and chloe have your issues before?

Summer: That was the last time that chelsea left, and I made chloe interim creative director.

Sally: When she was reporting directly to you. But this time, she will be reporting directly to me.

Summer: Marchetti is not a big company. We’re gonna have to interact.

Sally: Okay, well then I will just make it a part of my job to make sure that she knows who the boss is. Please, summer, just give her another chance.

Nikki: You have just voiced my greatest fear that adam will ensconce himself at newman media and refuse to leave.

Victoria: Why does he keep doing it?

Nikki: Adam, that’s an easy answer.

Victoria: No, no, dad. Every few months, whether we need it or not, he feels the need to shuffle the deck and throw us all into chaos.

Nikki: Well, in all fairness to your father, I think a lot of it has to do with his concern for me.

Victoria: I don’t doubt that, but you know as well as I do that dad can spin several different agendas at one time.

Nikki: Oh yes, he is a chess master.

Victoria: And we are the pawns. Which is why I’m just not getting it. I mean, everything has settled down. Jordan is finally out of our lives for good. Claire is thriving in her new life. You’re sober. The business is doing great. Adam and nick, I mean, god, you see them. They’re getting along. So why can’t dad just be content with that? It’s one of the reasons that I hesitate going back to work there. This is victor newman’s world and he can change things whenever he wants.

Nick: Come on, just– just tell me, dad. Why do you wanna move adam back to newman media so bad?

Victor: Because son, he has been there. He knows newman media. It’ll be a smooth transition.

Nick: You really believe that or is it just wishful thinking?

Victor: Have you ever known me to do wishful thinking, huh? I’m a realist. I’m a businessman.

Nick: I don’t know what you’re doing or why you’re doing it. You know, it’s like all I’ve ever heard from you is how badly you wished adam and i worked together and got along and, you know, made this work as brothers and we’re doing it and now you wanna switch it all up. I don’t– I don’t get it.

Victor: Son, stop all the negative stuff, all right? This will work. I want you to talk to victoria. You got to trust me on this.

Nick: I’ll talk to her.

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Summer: Look, since chelsea being away is a temporary situation, I will consider rehiring chloe.

Sally: Thank you. You won’t regret it.

Summer: I better not. You know, this was surprisingly easy.

Sally: I told you it would be.

Summer: Against all odds, you and I might actually make this work. Bye, sally.

Sally: Bye. God, it’s happening. Oh, thank you god. I’m back.

Claire: Oh my gosh, that’s so many. Okay, cool.

Kyle: Cole, why don’t you come join us for some ice cream?

Cole: Uh, well, thank you, kyle, but I really should just let you all go.

Claire: Come on, dad, who doesn’t love ice cream?

Cole?: Well, I’m a fan, truly, truly, but I really just, I need to get back home.

Claire: Get back home?

Cole: Yeah, I– I need to get ready.

Claire: Ready for what?

Cole well, your mother and i are having dinner this evening.

Claire: Oh, okay.

Cole: And it’s, okay, well, you know, it’s just, uh– it’s kind of a– you know.

Claire: A date? Just the two of you?

Cole: Yeah, unless you plan on crashing it.

Claire: Never.

Cole: All right, thank you. Thank you. So anyway, I better get my act together and get back there and get ready. Uh, you two have fun. Great seeing you both.

Claire: You too.

Cole: Harrison, enjoy that ice cream, my man.

Claire: Wow, this is actually happening.

Kyle: You’re really excited about this, aren’t you?

Claire: Shouldn’t be any of my business. They’re two grownups with their own lives.

Kyle: But?

Claire: But yes, I’m really, really excited.

Kyle: Do you think this is the first step in your folks getting back together?

Claire: I don’t wanna jump to conclusions, but I hope so. They make each other happy.

Kyle: What about you?

Claire: Well, since I’m maternally ten years old, what kid doesn’t wanna see their parents get back together? But they’re taking it slow.

Kyle: Yeah, it took mine years and years to find each other. It wasn’t easy. Actually, it was extremely messy when you get down to it, but it happened.

Claire: Yeah, years and years? It’s kind of amazing when you think about it. This all started with me trying to lure them to their doom.

Kyle: Stop going there.

Claire: It’s kind of hard not to sometimes. Like, considering after what i put them through, the last thing I deserve is any more dreams coming true.

Kyle: Well, I bet if you asked them, your parents would say the most amazing part of this whole thing was finding you. So what do you think of your dad asking me for a beer? I mean, I like the guy, but we barely know each other.

Claire: I don’t know. I guess maybe it’s just being an overprotective father, making sure his daughter’s new boss is treating her well.

Kyle: So how am I doing?

Claire: I have no complaints.

Kyle: Hmm. I intend to keep it that way.

Nikki: I don’t know what your father has in mind, but you and I both know that he never does anything on a whim.

Victoria: That part is true. It’s just exhausting trying to figure out what his motives are.

Nikki: Well, I think I know what one is. Anger at me.

Victoria: Mom, no.

Nikki: No, really. I mean, this is why he has taken away my position. He is punishing me.

Victoria: Why would he want to do that?

Nikki: Because of all the lies I told about the drinking, and that I went to jack, of all people, for help. Victor is still furious about that, and he denies it. But I know that all this shuffling of responsibilities is a direct result of my behavior.

Victoria: Mom, no, no. You’re overreacting. Dad adores you. He treats you like a queen. I mean, all that he wants for you, all any of us want for you is to see you get your life back.

Nikki: And that is what I am trying to do. But I– I need stability. I need routine. And all I’m getting from your father is his inevitable family drama.

[ Knock on door ]

Victoria: Hi, nick.

Nick: Hey. Hey, mom.

Nikki: Hi, honey.

Victoria: So, nick, why don’t you come clean with us and tell us what you think dad is up to?

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Claire: Thank you.

Harrison: Mommy!

Summer: Hi, sweetie. How are you?

Kyle: Hey, everything all right?

Summer: Yeah, everything’s fine. I just got done with work a little early. Figured I’d come grab harrison and take him to the park for some ice cream.

Harrison: We just did that.

Summer: Oh.

Harrison: But we can go again. I don’t mind.

Summer: Hmm. Why am I not surprised?

Kyle: I think one ice cream a day is enough for you, little man. Now, why don’t you go upstairs and wash hands?

Harrison: Okay.

Kyle: Cool.

Harrison: Thanks for the best day ever. I’ll see you tomorrow?

Claire: I’ll be here.

Summer: Guess I wasn’t fast enough today. I’ll have to take over ice cream duty some other time.

Claire: Thank you both again for this job. I’m so grateful.

Kyle: Hey, harrison’s smiling again. We’re grateful for that.

Claire: Well, I guess I will see you tomorrow.

Kyle: You’re still struggling with this, aren’t you?

Victoria: I mean, all of this maneuvering and this shuffling of titles and responsibilities. Obviously, dad has some motivation here that he’s not sharing.

Nick: Of course he does. But what that is is anyone’s guess.

Victoria: He didn’t give you one little clue?

Nick: All he said was he knows what he’s doing. That could mean any number of things. So round and round, we will continue to go.

Victoria: Well, mom thinks that he’s punishing her.

Nick: Mom, I understand why you might feel like that, but I really don’t think that’s the case.

Nikki: Why do you say that?

Nick: He truly believes he’s doing this for your benefit. He also really wants me to push you to come back to work at newman, vic, so adam can step in for mom at newman media.

Victoria: Of course he does.

Nick: Selfishly, there’s nothing more that I’d like to work with you every day, but, the adam part does bother me.

Nikki: Yeah, we’ve been discussing that.

Nick: It just doesn’t make sense to switch gears right now. Adam and I just brought in this massive deal. We’re finally functioning as a team. I mean, I don’t know. You tell me.

Nikki: Well, I’ll tell you this. If adam steps in for me at newman media, I might as well pack up my office and leave because he’ll never give it up.

Victoria: Well, dad must know that setting up this scenario is gonna end in chaos.

Nikki: Of course he does. So in what way is this for my benefit?

Victor: Waiting for someone?

Adam: Yeah, chelsea’s meeting me here to talk about connor.

Victor: All right, this will just take a minute.

Adam: Oh, well, why don’t you not bother with it, okay? You want me to give up working with nick to take a temporary job at newman media. I heard you loud and clear back at the ranch.

Victor: Why are you considering my proposal a demotion?

Adam: This is the story of my life with you. You dangle a little carrot, then whack goes the stick.

Victor: Son, you built newman media almost from the beginning. You know it better than anyone other than perhaps nikki. But she needs this time for recovery.

Adam: Why don’t you put victoria there? She would do it. If you asked her.

Victor: I’m placing everyone in positions where I think they’ll function the best. Why don’t you understand that?

Adam: Because I don’t believe you. It’s never just black and white with you. You have a goal, you have a conquest in mind and I’m just a pawn to be sacrificed for the greater good.

Victor: You always have a chip on your shoulder, don’t you, son?

Adam: Are you telling me that I’m not reading this right? Of course I am. So why don’t you just cut to the chase and tell me what this is really about? Because it’s the only way I’m even gonna consider your proposition.

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Summer: I– I don’t have a problem with claire.

Kyle: Did you forget about our last conversation?

Summer: I mean, sure. It took me a minute to calm down after hearing the news that jordan is alive. But chance has reassured me that there’s no way she’ll be able to escape again. And nobody believes that claire had anything to do with her survival, so…

Kyle: You’re fine with everything?

Summer: How could I object to someone who makes harrison so happy?

Kyle: Look, if I knew that you were coming over to take harrison out for ice cream, we never would’ve gone.

Summer: It’s not the ice cream. It’S…

Kyle: Claire and harrison bonding.

Summer: Look, she makes him happy. That is the most important thing to me. But I mean, yes, what mom wouldn’t feel a little twinge seeing her little boy grow so close to the new nanny so quickly and for him to be having the best day ever with her. Yeah, it– it hurts a little. That– that’s all. I’m already over it, okay?

Kyle: If it makes you feel better, I’m on the sidelines too. But we’re still mommy and daddy. We always will be.

Nick: Mom, have you told vic that you’d prefer it if she would step in for you at newman media?

Nikki: Yes, and I am still hoping she will agree to it.

Victoria: But I’m not sure I’m ready to jump in anywhere just yet.

Nikki: Darling, can’t you just please consider it? It– it’s just for a short time. And I know if you were there, we could convince your father to drop this ridiculous idea of putting adam back in charge.

Victor: You know that I don’t respond well to threats.

Adam: And this isn’t a threat. Look, I’m busy. So if you don’t wanna tell me the real reason for me going over to newman media, then this conversation’s over.

Victor: What I’m about to tell you needs to remain between us, agreed?

Adam: Agreed.

Victor: That means you cannot reveal it to anyone, especially not anyone in the family.

Adam: Yeah, you have my word.

Victor: You’re an ally, not a pawn. You’re a strong ally.

Adam: What does that mean exactly?

Victor: That means I need newman media to destroy an enemy. And I need someone in charge of newman media who is as ruthless as I am.

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Lauren: You know, it’s wonderful to see you. And such a relief to have you back, and you look so beautiful and healthy.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. I do feel much more like myself than I have in a long time. I’m sorry about that abrupt voicemail the day that I left for rehab.

Lauren: Look, I was just grateful to hear from you. When you didn’t answer your phone all night, I had a pit in my stomach. I just– I knew something was wrong.

Nikki: It was horrific. But it got me to treatment, made me realize how far I had fallen.

>>Lauren: And now you’re out the other side?

Nikki: Well, you know, it’s always one day at a time, but I would say that I am on the other side of that nightmare, yes. My inpatient treatment went well, and I’m feeling more confident that I will be all right.

Lauren: Well, you can always rely on me whenever you need. And you certainly have the world’s most devoted sponsor ever. Have you been able to speak to jack since you’ve been back?

Nikki: I have. Unfortunately, he can no longer be my sponsor.

Lauren: Is that because of what happened in the hotel suite when he took those pills?

Nikki: Lauren, I put him in a terrible position that night.

Lauren: I know jack. And I know that he would do anything for you. Literally. And I thank god that he was able to get you out of that spiral that you were in. But I am baffled as to why he would take drugs when he knows how dangerous it is for him.

Nikki: I know. Things could’ve ended very differently and jack realizes that now.

Lauren: Well, I’m glad to hear that. So, did you both decide that you needed another sponsor?

Nikki: Actually, I wanted jack to stay on as my sponsor and it seemed like he did, too, until he didn’T.

Lauren: What changed his mind?

Nikki: I think it was diane.

Adam: So that’s where we are as of now.

Nick: I’m really sorry, man. I know how much you were looking forward to seeing connor. To get let down again is tough.

Adam: Yeah, and I was in a better place, too. I was optimistic. I was telling chelsea that everything was gonna be okay. But that video call, I mean, seeing in real time how powerful the ocd can be.

Nick: I never even considered that self-harm was a possibility with something like this.

Adam: I mean, how is it nobody tells you any of this stuff in advance? How bad it can be. My kid punched himself in the face, nick. I mean, this stuff, it keeps me up at night.

Nick: Yeah. But you did say that he realized and understood what he was doing and stopped, right? That has to be a positive sign.

Adam: Well, the doctors say it’s an important step. Recognition and awareness. And it increases connor’s confidence that he can manage the ocd.

Nick: All right, well, then there’s hope.

Adam: There is. I mean, there has to be. Oh, update on the mailer deal.

Nick: All right, and?

Adam: It’s going through.

Nick: It is? Yes!

Adam: Contracts are being drawn up as we speak. We did it!

Nick: Hell, yeah, we did it.

Adam: I think we need to celebrate. I think even dad might be impressed with this one.

Nick: Yeah, I actually have to run out to the ranch and talk to the big man. I’ll, um, I’ll share the news with him.

Adam: I also got an invitation to the ranch. You have any idea what this one’s about? Some kind of family meeting?

Nick: Adam, I gave up a long time ago trying to figure out what he has in store for us. I recommend you do the same.

Adam: Yeah, fair enough. Guess we’re gonna have to brace ourselves for anything.

Michael: Victor, please be straight with us. There is clearly an agenda behind this plan of yours. You want me to keep closer tabs on diane and cole has to buddy up to kyle abbott?

Victor: This is what I want you to do. The reason behind it is of no consequence, okay?

Cole: Victor, I just don’t wanna go into this blind.

Michael: Diane is my friend. There’s no reason she warrants being on your radar except for her tie to jack abbott.

Victor: May I remind you that the two of you called for this meeting in order to explain your betrayal regarding jordan?

Cole: And– and we still wish to do that.

Victor: All right. So… I told you what I asked of you. Are we on or not?

Victoria: Hello.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: This is quite a group. What did I just walk in on?

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Victor: Thank you for coming, sweetheart.

Victoria: Uh, sure. I mean, is something wrong? Why are you all here together?

Victor: We were just discussing the security protocol at jordan’s prison.

Victoria: Is there a problem?

Victor: No.

Victoria: Has jordan caused any trouble?

Victor: Not at all. I promise you, she’ll never see the light of day again.

Victoria: Well, I certainly hope that’s the case and that she’s out of our lives for good.

Victor: I certainly agree. Now, gentlemen, I think we’re on the same page now as to how to move forward.

Michael: We hear you loud and clear.

Victor: If you don’t mind, I have a meeting now with victoria and nicholas and adam.

Michael: Right, it’s good to see you, victoria. We’ll talk soon.

Victoria: Yes. Is everything all right?

Cole: Yeah, yeah, definitely.

Victoria: All right.

Cole: I’ll see you later?

Victoria: Mm-hmm.

Cole: Hey, guys.

Nick: Hey.

Victor: Hey, son.

Victoria: Didn’t know the two of you would be here.

Victor: Adam.

Adam: Well, pop kept the guest list secret.

Nick: What’s going on? What’s up with the summons?

Victor: What’s wrong with wanting to see my children all together?

Victoria: That’s not usually how these things go.

Nick: Yeah, a casual get-together is not really your thing.

Adam: Well, we’re all here. What bomb are you about to drop?

Lauren: So you think diane is behind jack’s decision to not be your sponsor anymore?

Nikki: It’s just a hunch I have.

Lauren: You know, I’m no fan of diane’S. And I’m sure she can be demanding. But I don’t blame her for being scared. Jack took drugs to pull you back from the brink once. It’s possible he could do that again.

Nikki: No, no, no, no, no. He would never do it again.

Lauren: You don’t know that. You know how precarious addiction is. You and jack can never risk going to that extreme again. Ever.

Nikki: I agree. I think maybe our closeness as friends worked against us.

Lauren: And I’m sure, after what happened, victor doesn’t want you to work with jack again.

Nikki: Oh, no, he does not. He was furious that I asked jack to stay on as my sponsor. He basically forbade me from seeing him.

Lauren: But you’re not gonna listen, are you?

Nikki: Well, no, of course not. Jack is one of my closest friends. If I’m gonna come out of this stronger, I’m gonna need his support, even if he’s not my sponsor.

Lauren: But you are gonna need a sponsor.

Nikki: I will find one. I always miss katherine and neil, especially at times like this.

Lauren: I believe that they are watching over you. And that you will find another sponsor.

Nikki: Right now, my focus is to continue to get stronger.

Lauren: With your focus being on your sobriety, what does that mean for newman media going forward?

Victor: I can assure you there’s no bomb to drop.

Adam: Well, maybe not in your mind. But none of us have any idea what this is about.

Nick: Should we wait for mom before we get into whatever this is?

Victor: Your mother will not be joining us, all right?

Victoria: Is she all right? This isn’t about her drinking, is it?

Victor: No, she’s doing okay. She has some outpatient sessions, and she’s doing well.

Nick: Okay. If this isn’t about mom’s health, then what’s on your mind?

Victor: I asked you to come here to refocus our attention on matters pertaining to the newman business, all right? First off, my darling, I wanna ask you, have you considered returning to the company?

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Victoria: Well, I have to say, you caught me off guard. Uh, I was not really prepared to have this conversation, and I certainly didn’t expect to do it in front of an audience.

Victor: Well, I just wanted to know what your thoughts were about this.

Victoria: Do you want me to return to newman?

Victor: Of course, sweetheart. That’s where you belong.

Victoria: So then that’s a yes.

Victor: Yes.

Victoria: Well, I appreciate your confidence in me, dad. It really does mean a lot, but I’m not sure I will return to newman.

Victor: But, sweetheart, I know you were concerned about claire’s well-being, but she seems to do very well right now.

Victoria: Claire’s recovery is going wonderfully.

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: I mean, I love watching her open up to the world. It’s– it’s so wonderful for me. But… I mean, look, she has been pressing me to go back to work, too. But there’s just still so much for me to do. Johnny and katie are coming home soon, and they’re gonna need time to adjust to their new home and to their new big sister.

Nick: That’s great that the kids are coming home. They’ll be thrilled. And, yes, of course, there will be some time where they need to adjust, but they’ll get there.

Victoria: I know that they will, but I’m not just gonna let them do it on their own. I wanna be available for my children. I wanna help bring us together as a family.

Adam: I think that’s totally understandable.

Victor: But, I mean, can’t you do both? Can’t you go back to work and deal with your family?

Victoria: Dad, I don’t want to. I don’t want to split my focus.

Victor: Sweetheart, you have multitasked before. I mean, what’s different now? You’re a very talented businesswoman. It would be a pity to see it all go to waste.

Nick: Okay, let’s just say vic does come back. In what role, dad? How do you see this playing out?

Victor: I have not determined that yet.

Adam: Okay, but we all know what that really means, right? If victoria comes back, I’m probably gonna end up in the men’s room.

Victor: Adam, please.

Adam: There is always something I can count on. When it is convenient, I am the first one to get shoved aside.

Michael: Cheers, my friend, to another day of surviving victor’s wrath. I be damned.

Cole: Well, you know what, michael? I gotta say, I don’t miss that after being gone so many years.

Michael: Why on earth would you?

Cole: So– so, what’s this all about? What does victor really want?

Michael: I can’t be positive, but my instinct tells me that somehow this has to be tied to jack.

Cole: Okay, well, could he be sincere? I mean, maybe he does just really want me to get closer to kyle since claire looks after harrison.

Michael: No, it feels like an excuse to me. Look, he asked us to keep tabs on kyle and diane both. That is jack’s son and his wife.

Cole: All right, so– so what do we know? What are the facts?

Michael: Oh, kyle and diane both work at jabot. Diane is currently in kyle’s former position, and I have heard from lauren that there are whispers about tension between them.

Cole: What? What, resentment?

Michael: Rumor has it that kyle feels that diane is in the position he should have.

Cole: Okay. So, what does that have to do with what victor’s interests are in kyle and diane?

Michael: Victor wasn’t happy when jack stepped in as nikki’s aa sponsor, and I even heard from diane that right before she went into rehab, jack broke his own sobriety for nikki.

Cole: I know, I know. Victoria told me that. I mean, that’s a hell of a risk for jack to take.

Michael: It was a desperate attempt to shock nikki into getting sober, but jack passed out when he took the drugs, and victor thought that left nikki vulnerable, in danger. He thought what jack did was unconscionable.

Cole: Okay, okay, all right, so that’s why victor is angry with jack. It’s– it’s enough to make him want to gather ammunition against him.

Michael: I can’t be certain, but that’s what it feels like.

Cole: I know, I think, listen, I trust your judgment when it comes to victor. I mean, you– you know him.

Michael: Given the details, I can imagine victor feeling inspired to take revenge against jack, you know, for what he’s done, putting him in his place.

Cole: Okay, I don’t wanna be a part of any kind of a vendetta attempt, especially when it involves my daughter. All right, she works at the abbott house. I’m not gonna do anything to disrupt that.

Michael: Well, once again, victor has squeezed us between a rock and a very, very hard place.

Cole: Listen, just be honest with me. What if I refuse his request?

Michael: That may be the wrong question.

Cole: So you’re saying there’s no choice, is there? I mean, if you and I wanna repair our relationship with victor, we must do as he asks.

Victor: But I see no reason why the three of you cannot work together at newman enterprises. Again.

Adam: Dad, historically, that hasn’t worked out.

Victoria: You’re always the victim, aren’t you?

Nick: Kind of with adam on this one. The two of us, we’ve made it work. If there’s three of us, you know, it could get tricky.

Victor: I didn’t say that the three of you would be working together directly.

Adam: Well, then what exactly are we talking about here?

Victor: What we’re talking about here, son, is that I put you back as the head of newman media.

Adam: Why– why would you do that?

Victor: Because you did a hell of a job running that company. You made it a strong, viable entity.

Victoria: What about mom? Is she okay with this?

Victor: She is focusing on getting better.

Nick: Then you’ve talked to her about this. She is on board with it.

Victor: We are right now talking about victoria and my desire for her to return to newman enterprises.

Victoria: In what capacity, dad? In adam’s role?

Victor: I don’t know yet.

Adam: How am I supposed to take this? It appears you’re offering me a ceo position.

Victor: That’s right.

Adam: Well, then why does it feel like I’m still being sidelined? I mean, are you unhappy with the work that I’ve done at newman?

Victor: Did I say that?

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Adam: Dad, I believe that my work as co-ceo has been stellar.

Victor: Son, I never said anything to the contrary, now did I?

Adam: Nick and I have managed to make things work.

Victor: Yes. We’re a solid team. In fact, we found out today that we closed on the mailer deal.

Victor: Well done.

Adam: Yeah, especially since newman has been trying to align with them for years. And up until this point, we haven’t succeeded.

Victoria: Is that a dig at my leadership?

Adam: I’m just stating the facts.

Victoria: Trying to make yourself look better at my expense.

Adam: The point is, things are working. Nick and I have managed to work well together. We’re thriving. Am I wrong?

Nick: He is not wrong. The company is in a very solid place right now. Everything’s running smoothly.

Adam: So why mess with a good thing? Why put unnecessary obstacles in the path?

Victoria: And by obstacle, you mean me.

Adam: Any variable that threatens the stability of the company.

Victor: I’m very proud of what you and your brother have done. Very. Warms my heart to see both of you work together, okay?

Adam: We– we have each other’s backs. I mean, why remove me from my position?

Victor: What I am proposing is no reflection on you. I’m proud of what you have done. You have taken newman media and brought it to heights. And it meant a great deal to my company.

Nick: Well, that is certainly true. You did an amazing job. But I have a feeling mom’s not gonna be cool with this. And the fact that you keep dodging the question means you haven’t talked to her about it yet.

Victor: All three of you have got to listen to me. I’ve always done, always wanted what was best for this family. For my wife, for my children and grandchildren. Is that clear?

Nikki: I can’t thank you enough for stepping in for me at newman media while I was away. Your work has been phenomenal. Nicholas even mentioned how impressed he was.

Lauren: That means a lot to me. But I have to tell you, it’s been quite a challenge balancing both newman media and fenmore’S.

Nikki: Oh dear, I’ve overloaded you, haven’t I?

Lauren: I was happy to do it. But I have to be honest with you, it is not sustainable for me to run both companies long term.

Nikki: Oh no, no, of course not. You have done more than enough for me. And I expect to be able to come back full time in the next few months.

Lauren: Months? Ah, that is a– a long time. I– I actually thought our arrangement was more temporary.

Nikki: Oh no, don’t worry. I– I don’t expect for you to stay there that long. But you’re not coming back to run it, right?

Nikki: Not yet. But I have another solution in mind.

Victoria: I appreciate that you want me to come back to the company, dad. There was a time when I thought you weren’t interested in having me there anymore.

Victor: Sweetheart, that was never the case.

Victoria: I just don’t think that I’m ready to come back to work. And for what it’s worth, I think that adam should retain his current role and mom should remain ceo of newman media.

Adam: Oh, let me guess, you don’t want me to have a ceo title.

Victoria: It’s not all about you, adam. I want my mother to keep her job so that she can stay focused and that will aid in her recovery. And I would think that you would wanna spend your energies on connor and not some career shift.

Adam: Well, that is a good point. You’re probably right.

Victoria: All right, then. There’s nothing left to say.

Victor: Sweetheart, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Will you at least consider coming back to newman?

Victoria: Daddy, I appreciate the offer. I really do. But it sounds like a delay in my return would be better for everyone involved. I really do think that.

Adam: I have to get going, too. I’ve gotta meet chelsea.

Victor: Wait a minute, adam. How is connor doing?

Adam: He’s all right. He’s recovering after his recent setback.

Victor: I’m happy to hear that.

Adam: Thank you. I guess given victoria’s answer, I don’t have to worry if I’m gonna be sidelined or rewarded just yet. So, good for me. Nick.

Nick: All right. It’s just us. What was that about?

Victor: Well, son… I’ve gotta tell you that I’m very proud… of you and adam working together, making this all very successful.

Nick: Thank you. Yes, it’s all true.

Victor: Right. But I also know that you have two different styles, don’t you?

Nick: We not only have two different styles, we have a different set of morals, and I don’t think I’m ever gonna be fully past that.

Victor: So it’s inevitable that the two of you will come to a clash, and that would do an enormous damage to our company, right?

Nick: Adam and I are never gonna see eye to eye on everything, but I… I believe that we will be able to get past that for the sake of the company.

Victor: I think adam has done a hell of a job with newman media when he ran it, and as far as victoria is concerned, I know that she says she wants to focus on her family, which is all good. However, I know her. She’d chomp at the bit to come back to work, to have some sense of purpose.

Nick: Yes, she has a purpose. It’s not the purpose that you want for her. And dad, vic is not wrong. Adam’s got a lot on his plate right now with connor. It is not a good time for him to be shifting gears at the office. You know, I’m curious. All I’ve ever heard from you is that you want the three of us to be working together at newman.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nick: What’s changed? I mean, why did you reverse course? Hi, I’m eileen.

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Lauren: So what is your plan with newman media if I’m no longer involved?

Nikki: I am going to ask victoria to step in until I can return.

Laure: Do you think she’s ready to come back to work?

Nikki: Well, she has expressed some reluctance, but I think newman media is a great option for her. And it’s not like I can leave it to just anybody.

Lauren: Well, I have been honored to be in your place, and I will happily turn things over to victoria if she accepts the job.

Nikki: She is the perfect person to do it. And really, there is no one else, aside from you, of course, that I would trust with that responsibility.

Victor: I would like nothing more than for you and adam and victoria to work together. But I also have got to be concerned about your mother’s recovery. She’s, you know, working very hard to get sober again. And I don’t want her to fall off the wagon.

Nick: Well, I don’t want that either. But, dad, you need to talk to mom about this, and you need to really listen to her about what she wants.

Victor: Son, my aim is to do what is best for the company. I need you now to encourage your sister to come back. I know she wants to. She just needs a little encouragement, a little push from you.

Nick: You’re putting me in a tough position. You know that, right? I mean, this can really backfire on you, on mom, victoria, adam, I mean, especially adam. If adam feels like he’s being sidelined, dad, there’s no telling how he’s gonna react.

Sally: Hey, you’re home. I thought you were supposed to be meeting with chelsea.

Adam: Uh, I had some time, and I wanted to see you first.

Sally: I love that. Okay, I have a question. Now that you’re home, I need your opinion. What do you think of these?

Adam: Uh, they are– they’re fine, they’re great.

Sally: You hate them. Okay, no, not your style. Um, I can go a different route. I…

Adam: No, I like the pillows. Okay, the place, it– it feels better already.

Sally: Really?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Your presence is the best change of all. I want you to feel at home.

Sally: I do. You don’t have to worry about that.

Adam: All right.

Sally: Okay, let’s forget about the pillows. Have you had an update on connor?

Adam: Not yet. I mean, he’s constantly on my mind, but as far as I know, there has not been any change.

Sally: Okay, did something else happen?

Adam: I got a summons from victor to the ranch. He called me, nick, and victoria all together.

Sally: What did he want?

Adam: I don’t know, honestly. But there was an agenda at play. He was questioning victoria about her return to newman, and then he floated the idea of me taking over newman media to run again.

Sally: But I thought things were going well between you and nick as co-ceos, that you guys had found a balance.

Adam: Yeah, we have. I mean, we found a groove. We’ve succeeded. I bent over backwards to try to make that work, and now dad wants to shove me out.

Sally: Okay, well, isn’t it a possibility that this is a good thing? Like, maybe… I don’t know, you know? If– if you go back and run newman media, you would have autonomy again at the company that you built yourself.

Adam: Well, I am attached to newman media. I did invest a lot to turn it into a powerhouse. That’s where I got to work side-by-side with you.

Sally: Yeah, there’s a lot of good memories there. Well, is it something you think you’d take on again?

Adam: It just– it doesn’t feel right. Okay, dad says it’s not an insult, but I have a hard time believing that his sole motive is to do right by me.

Sally: Okay, well, what else could it be?

Adam: I think that once again, I am a pawn in a larger power play that my dad has going on.

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Cole: So, michael, what do you suggest? I mean, how– how do I handle this?

Michael: Agree to his request to befriend kyle. There’s no harm in that.

Cole: Oh, man, that is just– that is so cheap and disingenuous.

Michael: He’s simply asking you to get to know the man who employs your daughter. Make that your goal as well. From what I know of him, kyle is a very good man.

Cole: He– he is– he is, but so what about you? I mean, how are you gonna proceed with diane?

Michael: She is good company. I will grant victor’s request by enjoying time with a good friend.

Cole: Okay, well, we both know that victor must want something more out of all of this.

Michael: Yes, there may come a time when he requests additional information or possibly something more insidious. But in the meantime, you keep your head down, play the game, and I will… try to get some insights into victor’s state of mind, find out what he’s actually up to. Right now, I have to take off because I have a meeting with my beautiful wife.

Cole: All right. Hey, listen, thank you. I appreciate your time, and please say hello to lauren for me.

Michael: Listen, take care and let me know if anything comes up.

Cole: I will.

Michael: All right?

Cole: Okay, see you soon.

Sally: So, what do you think victor’s after? With this move.

Adam: He really seems to want victoria back at the mothership. And if I am relegated to newman media, it paves the way for her return.

Sally: Okay, but what happens to nikki? I mean, what happens to her if you’re in charge at newman media?

Adam: I don’t know. I think dad wants to give her time to recover from her relapse. I mean, there could be more to it than that.

Sally: Okay. And hear me out. What if victor is just taking a look at the company and trying to find the best place for everyone?

Adam: Sally, is that the victor newman that you know? Making moves that aren’t power plays, no hidden agenda?

Sally: No, but I tried. Okay, so do you think victoria is aware of victor’s overall goal, that she’s a part of it?

Adam: Probably not. But I don’t believe for a second that she’s gonna stay away from newman forever. She could be stringing dad along until she gets exactly what she wants in return.

Sally: I mean, you could be right, but, I mean, hasn’t she been focused on her daughter? And up until this point, there’s been no indication that victor hasn’t been pleased with the work that you’re doing.

Adam: No, he’s been supportive of nick and me working together as a team.

Sally: Yeah, this is odd. Especially since victor has been satisfied. I mean, I can see why you would wonder about his change of attitude.

Adam: If I’m in newman media, what happens when nikki is stronger and she feels like returning? Am I gonna be out completely again?

Sally: I really don’t think victor would do that to you, especially after all that you have going on with connor.

Adam: I don’t know why my dad keeps jerking me around. Every time I think we are past this, it happens again. No matter how many times I prove myself to him, he just sees me as merely a tool to be used.

Victor: Just do me a favor and leave adam to me, all right? It– it’ll all fall into place. I want you to focus on convincing victoria to come back.

Nick: All right. I really think you need to think this through.

Nikki: Think what through?

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Nick: Hey, mom.

Victor: We were just talking about how to convince victoria to come back to newman.

Nick: That’s dad’s plan, by the way, not mine. Vic’s made it very clear she’s not ready to come back.

Nikki: Well, I think I can help you with that.

Victor: Really?

Nikki: I was just with lauren and we talked about the fact that she can’t possibly keep taking over for me indefinitely at newman media.

Victor: Well, we’ll find someone to take your place while you focus on your rehab.

Nikki: But we don’t have to do that. I wanna ask victoria to do it.

Nick: I like it. I think that is a much more viable plan.

Nikki: More viable than what?

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Victoria: Hi.

Cole: Hey. How are you?

Victoria: I’m good. I’m glad you texted me. I could really use a distraction.

Cole: Oh, uh-oh. Does that have anything to do with your meeting with victor?

Victoria: He’s pushing me about returning to work at newman.

Cole: Hmm. So what did you say?

Victoria: I made it clear that I’m not ready to come back yet. That I wanna focus on my children. Being there for claire and johnny and katie.

Cole: Your kids come first.

Victoria: Yes, always. And I get this sense that, I don’t know, that he’s up to something. Like maybe he has some mysterious plan in the works that he’s not telling any of us about. Of course not. Well, I don’t want anything to do with those games.

Cole: That makes sense. Yeah.

Victoria: Is there something going on? What’s wrong?

Cole: I just was thinking about you. And how happy I am to see you.

Victoria: Oh. Well, I’m happy to see you too.

Cole: And I– I just wondered whether we could have dinner together.

Victoria: Sure. Yeah, you and me and claire.

Cole: No, actually I was thinking more just like the two of us. You know, you and me. You know, like a date.

Lauren: Hi, darling.

Michael: There’s a sight for sore eyes.

Lauren: Yeah, since this morning?

Michael: Well. Well, feels like a lifetime.

Lauren: What happened?

Michael: Hmm. There is something I need to tell you. And it has to stay between us.

Lauren: What’s going on?

Michael: I’m in a bit of a pickle.

Lauren: How big?

Michael: Massive. It’s another mess with victor.

Lauren: Ah, sometimes I just wanna shake him. I do not want you involved in any trouble.

Michael: Ah, it’s too late for that.

Lauren: Okay. What are we talking about?

Michael: It appears victor’s on the warpath.

Lauren: Is there a target?

Michael: Jack abbott. There is reason to believe that the dormant war between jack and victor is about to reignite.

Nick: Dad’s talking about installing adam back at newman media in your place.

Nikki: What? That’s a terrible idea.

Victor: I disagree with you.

Nikki: Why would you choose adam over victoria? It’s only until I can return. Victoria will honor that wish.

Nick: I certainly agree with that. Victoria would happily step aside or even step into a different role.

Nikki: Whereas if you put adam in there, oh, he’ll fall in love with the power. He’ll never wanna leave.

Victor: Well, as far as I’m concerned, it’s a terrible idea to put victoria at the helm of newman media.

Nikki: If you let adam get a foot in the door, he will create so much chaos. Why do you wanna put all of us through that? Unless…

Victor: Unless what? I know how upset you’ve been that I chose jack as my sponsor not once but twice.

Victor: What does that have to do with anything?

Nikki: Tell me the truth. Are you punishing me for that?

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Ashley: Hey.

Traci: Ashley, you’re up. I thought maybe you’d sleep a little longer. Ooh, how’s your cheek?

Ashley: Oh, it’s okay, I mean… yeah, I mean, actually, just a couple of hours of uninterrupted sleep was magnificent. I haven’t had any peace for so long, awake or asleep.

Traci: And you finally do have some peace. So, how about the altars?

Ashley: Not a peep, nothing, not since I started figuring out what happened.

Traci: Wow, I am so happy for you. And you finally have some answers, and you’re gonna get more answers soon.

Ashley: Yeah, I know.

Traci: I wonder if alan had a chance to get some sleep. Oh my gosh, so much pain there. Physically and emotionally, to realize what his brother has put you through, and find his brother, and then lose him again in one night.

Ashley: It’s very tragic. All the time he spent trying to save his brother, and in the end, martin’s illness was just too strong.

Traci: I don’t know alan very well, but I imagine he’ll just shove everything aside, and focus on what he can do, which will be making all the arrangements so that you can check into the clinic today.

Ashley: I don’t wanna go. I know he’s right though, alan’s right. I have to figure out what happened to me, and I have to figure out what caused these altars to appear in the first place.

Traci: My amazing sister, I’m so proud of you.

Ashley: You still feel that way after everything I’ve put you through.

Traci: Come on.

Ashley: Oh, my god.

Traci: Ashley it was so much worse for you than for any of us, and look at you, taking charge of your recovery. That’s how I know you’re yourself again.

Ashley: Couldn’t have done it without you. Well, it’s the truth. I’m not feeling particularly courageous though, traci. I know I have to do it for a full recovery. There is one more thing I have to take care of though, before I go.

Tucker: Are these all the messages you have for me?

Dawn: Yes, they’re all there.

Tucker: There’s nothing from traci or ashley abbott? All right, please check and see if there’s anything else.

Dawn: Of course. There are some more messages about audra charles.

Tucker: Oh, excellent. I can’t wait to hear what she’s up to now.

Audra: Philippe. Audra charles. What a coincidence running into you last night. You know, I’d love to continue our conversation. When can we get together again? There’s so much more about tucker the world needs to know. Call me.

Cole: Hey, mike. Thanks for meeting up with me.

Michael: No, of course. Some kind of warped breakfast club for people on victor’s bad side.

Cole: Yeah, well, it would be a, uh, club of one if I didn’t drag you into this whole victor jordan mess. And– and you end up losing your job because of this.

Michael: Don’t bother worrying about that. Victor and I have done this dance before. We eventually work through these things. But you’re not on the payroll. How did victor vent his wrath on you?

Cole: Well, he wants to keep me away from victoria and claire.

Michael: Well, it’s a little harsh, even for victor. And unrealistic. You just found your daughter.

Cole: I did, I did. And there’s no way that he’s gonna keep me away from that. So he’s gonna have to come up with a better way to punish me.

Victor: Well now. Two traitors with their heads together. Why am I not surprised?

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Victor: So, what are you two conspiring about now?

Cole: No one is conspiring against you, victor. We never have and we never will. Besides, part of your family is also part of mine, too.

Michael: I’ve always appreciated your ability to hold a grudge. It’s always been exceptional. But cole and I were merely looking out for you. We just happen to be two of your biggest supporters.

Cole: And as it turns out, it’s the best thing for everyone concerned.

Michael: Exactly. Your hands are clean now. No more wasting time worrying about some explosive secret. No keeping up pretense as well, containing that person, who, by the way, is now contained legally without any chance of escape.

Victor: This is not about the outcome. It’s about the betrayal by two people who I thought I could trust! I will not tolerate it.

Cole: Okay, victor, please, just wait a minute, all right? Let’s just take a beat. Maybe we can head on back to the ranch and talk about this in private.

Michael: That’s not too much to ask. Calm conversation, cooler heads. Give us a chance to make our case.

Cole: And then you can choose to do whatever you want.

Dawn: It appears ms. Charles has managed to run into some of the company’s board members.

Tucker: Happy little accidents, I’m sure. So she found a way to get to them, huh?

Dawn: Her main agenda seems to be reminding everyone of the cover-up scandal at mccall.

Tucker: Nicely done, audra.

Dawn: It’s a smear campaign. She’s claiming you’re emotionally unstable and incapable of running the company.

Tucker: Emotionally unstable? Very charming. Yeah. I don’t quite know yet what her next move is gonna be, but don’t worry. I taught her most of, if not everything she knows. But not everything I know.

Traci: What could be so important, you have to take care of it right now.

Ashley: I need to go see tucker.

Traci: Oh, ashley, do you think that’s a good idea? I mean, it’s conflating the events with martin and tucker that– that triggered the alters in the first place. Aren’t you worried that seeing him will do more damage or trigger a relapse?

Ashley: I owe him an explanation. And frankly, I’m doing it more for myself than I am for him.

Traci: You can’t do it, can you?

Ashley: Do what?

Traci: You cannot walk away from that man once and for all.

Ashley: This is why I’m doing it. I wanna say goodbye. I wanna get some closure.

Traci: Well, you can say that all you want, but you know tucker’s not gonna allow it. He says that he’s in paris on business, but it didn’t stop him from calling you or turning up at alan’s house last night. And even after everything that happened, he would not leave.

Ashley: I can’t really be mad at him though, can I? For showing up the way he did. God only knows what martin could’ve done to me if he hadn’T.

Traci: Okay, fair point. His timing was absolutely perfect and I will be forever grateful. But it doesn’t mean that you have to engage with him, especially now when things are so fragile.

Ashley: Okay, I hear what you’re saying, I do. But I just– I need to do this. I need to set the record straight. I need to explain what happened to him. I have to. I can’t go to that clinic without saying thank you. Please don’t worry.

[ Traci scoffs ]

Traci: Like that’s even possible. Um, I– I would worry less if you would let me go with you.

Ashley: I’ve got this.

Traci: Are you sure? You’ve– you’ve got this?

Ashley: Yeah. Why are you worried that I’m one of my personalities right now?

[Coughing]

Traci: Well, I had to ask because, you know, when we got here, you asked me to watch you. You wanted me to look for anything out of character or unusual.

Ashley: I know. This isn’t one of those situations, okay? I’m not gonna try to kill tucker or even seduce him. Besides, if I was one of my alters, would I commit to going into a clinic where the whole purpose is to heal me so I can purge them all?

Traci: Okay. You– you have a very good point. If you are really planning to go.

Ashley: I’m definitely going. Absolutely.

Traci: Okay. Please forgive me for doubting you.

Ashley: I think you’re entitled. Although I do find it a little disturbing that somebody so close to me doesn’t know when I’m me.

Traci: Okay, so I’m not supposed to worry that you going to see tucker might trigger one of the alters to show up.

Ashley: I love you. I even love fighting with you sometimes, but you’re not gonna win this one.

Traci: Okay, one more try. Ashley, you are in a very vulnerable state and you’ve said it yourself. Tucker can be relentless.

[Ashley laughs ]

Ashley: Yeah, but I seriously doubt he’s gonna try to follow me into a mental health facility, traci. Please, just trust me on this, okay? Please?

Traci: Okay. Promise me you’ll be careful.

Ashley: I will be. You know, I just– I need to do this. I need to close this chapter so I can focus solely on my recovery. Okay?

Traci: Oh, love you.

Ashley: I love you. I’ll see you soon.

Traci: Okay.

[ Traci sighs ]

[ Door closes ]

Victor: So, tell me what you would’ve done had I not caught you with that excuse for a woman in the dungeon.

Michael: We would’ve dealt with her just as we did.

Victor: You would’ve bungled it. She would’ve escaped again.

Michael: Given that it didn’t come to that, it’s hard to know.

Victor: You went behind my back. You betrayed me.

Cole: Look, victor, this is on me. All right, I take full responsibility for wanting to keep what he and I were planning just between us. The goal was to keep your hands clean. The whole intent was just to protect you.

Victor: Let me remind you, cole, I do not need your protection.

Michael: All right, all right, we stand corrected. But it’s over and done with. There’s nothing we can do to change what happened. You’ve already retaliated against both of us. But firing me and driving cole away from his family, it’s not really a viable long-term solution.

Victor: The hell it isn’T.

Michael: Look, you don’t believe that. Let’s just talk about how to get past this. You tell us what we need to do to win your trust back.

Tucker: It shouldn’t matter what clever little scheme audra’s cooked up, because the cfo’s of all the companies I’ve acquired, all the board members should remain loyal to me. I think I’ve made convincing arguments to all of them.

Dawn: How will you proceed?

Tucker: I make audra an offer she can’t refuse. Get her to back down, smooth things over.

Dawn: But why would you waste your time on someone who’s fighting you at every turn? How could you ever trust someone like that?

Tucker: It’s just business. She’s doing exactly what I would do if I were her.

Dawn: And you can forgive her for going after you the way she has?

Tucker: She’s trying to hit me where it hurts because I hurt her. Let’s see if she’ll meet with me today.

[ Knock on door ]

Tucker: Hey.

[ Serene music playing ]

Victor: There’s not a damn thing either of you can do to redeem yourselves at this time.

Michael: Victor, be reasonable.

Victor: You have been my conciliary, my attorney, my friend. How many years now? What you did was a betrayal.

Michael: Victor, really. This whole thing has been resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. Just please, just let it go.

Victor: I refuse to surround myself with people I can’t trust. There are plenty of brilliant lawyers out there I can put on the payroll right now. As far as you’re concerned, cole, why don’t you go back to oxford? Bon voyage.

Michael: Look, there was never any conspiracy against you. You were offended because we stepped in. And we understand. Cole and I are prepared to accept the fact that we could’ve handled this differently.

Cole: We should’ve trusted you enough to tell you immediately what we thought needed to be done instead of going and executing it on our own. All right, it’s not gonna happen again.

Victor: Damn right it won’T.

Michael: Victor, we deserve a second chance and you know it. Look, all’s well that ends well. May I? The bottom line is I like working for you and I do a better job than any other attorney out there.

Victor: That’s what you say.

Michael: And cole shouldn’t have to lose the family that he’s just found because of some miscalculated attempt to save you, not to mention how unfair that would be to claire and victoria.

Victor: All right. You’re gonna have to prove your loyalty to me again.

Michael: And how do you suggest that we do that?

Tucker: So you intend to take over glissade from me?

Audra: That’s right.

Tucker: Sure, piece of cake.

Audra: I’m not saying it’s gonna be easy. I know you have all your guns pointed in my direction. But I’m not gonna be intimidated and in the end, I’ll win for one simple reason.

Tucker: Yeah, what’s that?

Audra: I want it more than you.

Tucker: I think you’ve clearly shown that you don’t know what it is I truly want. And how hard I’m willing to fight for it.

Audra: Glissade was nothing more than a rebound play for you. You struck out at chancellor-winters, you struck out at jabot, so this was supposed to be your consolation prize. Oh, and it was all gonna be for ashley.

Tucker: So, um, just the other day when, uh, when ashley came to me and yet again tried to convince me that she and I belong together, and i turned her down flat without hesitation. Because despite all this, I love you. Was I lying to myself? Maybe you’re the one engaged in self-deception.

Audra: Am I? You came up with the idea to pour new life into glissade with ashley. Then you try to reboot it, to try to prove something to ashley. Okay, I don’t have any of that baggage weighing me down. For me, it’s just about the company. You know, if you were a decent ex-partner, you’d just let me have it.

Audra: Tucker, please.

Tucker: I’m glad to see you. Um…

Dawn: I’ll follow up on those calls.

Tucker: Thank you. Well, sit down, please. Can I get you anything?

Ashley: No, I’m– I’m fine, thank you.

Tucker: I don’t know where to start.

Ashley: I know, the whole thing is shocking.

Tucker: Yeah. How are you doing?

Ashley: Yeah, wow.

Tucker: Yeah?

Ashley: But, it’s okay.

Tucker: You look remarkably great, all things considered.

Ashley: Well, that’s why I– I’m here. I wanted to thank you so much for showing up when you did. I honestly don’t know what martin could’ve done if you weren’t there.

Tucker: It was nothing really anyone else would’ve done the same.

Ashley: I don’t agree with that. And I really need you to know that I appreciate it.

Tucker: Okay, well, you’re welcome. Glad I happened to be there.

Ashley: And I also want you to know that, thanks to alan, I am checking into a private clinic. Later today, he’s making all the arrangements.

Tucker: Alan to the rescue again. No, but really, I’m– I’m pleased that you have so many people supporting you in this.

Ashley: I’m fortunate.

Tucker: Listen, um, I don’t know all the details of what was going on with you. But…

Ashley: You knew, though, that something was off. I mean, you started urging me to get professional help before anybody thought it was a serious problem.

Tucker: Yeah, I did know something was off. I didn’t know what it was.

Ashley: You faced off with my family. You never backed down until they took you seriously. So, um, maybe you guessed. It seems that I have dissociative identity disorder, multiple personalities. So, don’t blame me for what they did.

Tucker: No, the only thing I knew is you weren’t yourself.

Ashley: Yeah, I know. You didn’t even know what I was going through, but you knew I wasn’t me. How did you– how did you know? How could you tell?

Tucker: I just knew. Yeah, I guess I’ll always know what makes the real you, you. I’m jonathan lawson,

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Audra: This is audra charles. Oh, hi, are you calling to confirm my meeting with philippe? Oh, uh, I’m– I’m sorry to hear that. Well, I could be available later today or perhaps tomorrow if that fits better with his schedule. Of course. Yeah, I– I understand. It was such a pleasure running into him last night. I’d love to personally thank him for– for his input. Perhaps I could speak to him directly. Oh, I– I see. Well, thank you so much. Maybe I’ll try him again some other time. Damn it, tucker.

[ Knock on door ]

Alan: Hello.

Traci: Oh, alan, you’re here, come in, please.

Alan: Thank you, thank you.

Traci: Oh, boy, how is the pain?

Alan: Oh, I’m just a little stiff from the fall, that’s all.

Traci: Did you get any sleep?

Alan: Enough, thank you.

Traci: Please sit down.

Alan: Ooh, aye. So how’s ashley, is she awake yet or…

Traci: Oh, yeah, she’s awake. She’s actually already gone.

Alan: Where did she go?

Traci: To see tucker. She wanted to say goodbye and thank him for last night. And I think there were some things about the relationship she wanted to put to rest.

Alan: Yeah, well, that’s– that’s understandable. How– how did she seem?

Traci: Well, if you’re asking if any of the alters have come back, I don’t think so. She was very much herself when she left. But it doesn’t stop me from wanting to rush over to his hotel and make sure she’s all right.

Alan: That tucker has a substantial ego on him and he’s quite territorial when it comes to ashley, isn’t he?

Traci: So should I go over there?

Alan: No, I don’t think so. He showed genuine concern when he tracked her down last night.

Traci: I’ll give him that. But tucker can be a handful.

Alan: Oh, people are rarely one thing. But I understand your concern and– and your resentment.

Traci: Oh, no, it’s not resentment. It’s just that he has hurt the people I love too many times.

Alan: He did something decent last night.

Traci: He did, but you can’t make me trust him.

Alan: I promise you I am not trying to. Besides, you seem like the kind of person who gives people the benefit of the doubt when you can.

Traci: I– I try to, but when someone shows me their true colors, there’s no going back. I also like to think of myself, though, as someone who can recognize in people someone who is decent and kind and generous. And I see all of those things in you and I’m very, very grateful.

Ashley: Well, thank you for not forgetting the real me.

Tucker: Please, how can I forget you? I– I do know the real you and I’m glad I do.

Ashley: Well, it’s pretty amazing you can say that after what my alters put you through.

Tucker: More of you to love?

Ashley: Okay, sure. We did jerk you around, though, pretty mercilessly.

Tucker: Yeah, but I never thought you were doing any of it on purpose. I always had a sense you weren’t quite in control. That’s the past. It’s over now and I just– I want you to be happy and healthy again.

Ashley: Me too. So, anyway, um, what happened was, um, very scary and very difficult for me to explain.

Tucker: Okay, would you like to try?

Ashley: Okay.

Tucker: You don’t have to.

Ashley: I know, yeah, I got to, I got to, I got to. Um, so, that fight we had at the bistro last year, after that I went to meet up with alan. I didn’t know he had a twin brother.

Tucker: Martin.

Ashley: Yes, and I did not know that martin was impersonating alan that night.

Tucker: You thought martin was alan.

Ashley: Yes, and because i trusted alan, I ended up at alan’s apartment and I told him everything, martin, everything about us, the fight we had, what was going on in our marriage. I mean, I spilled my guts to him.

Tucker: Hmm.

Ashley: I’m not quite sure what happened after that, but martin was– he was aggressive towards me and he was, you know, he was full of rage and he was.. I blocked it out and I just simply don’t remember, but what you need to know is I somehow conflated the two events, you in the bistro, martin in the apartment, and I snapped and when I came out of it, I– I just confused you two and I was blaming you instead of martin for what happened.

Tucker: Okay. Yeah, I was very worried that i was the one that was putting you through all that.

Ashley: I know, it wasn’t you. And, uh, whatever happened to me that caused that psychological break, that made the, um, personalities come out. They were trying to protect me.

Tucker: I’m so sorry. I’m really sorry that you went through all that, any of it, and I’m– last night must’ve just been hell for you. After everything that that psychopath did to you.

Ashley: Listen, what I really need you to know that it would’ve been so much worse for me if you hadn’t shown up when you did.

Tucker: No, no.

Ashley: I really mean that.

Tucker: No, no.

Ashley: Anyway, I have to go to this clinic.

Tucker: Okay.

Ashley: I’m okay. I have to go to this clinic and I gotta do the work, which I’m gonna do. I hear it’s a fabulous clinic.

Tucker: That’s good. It better be. You let me know if it isn’T.

Ashley: Yeah, for sure.

Tucker: Um, well, I just– I wish you all the healing and– and– and well-being you deserve.

Ashley: Really?

Tucker: I wish you nothing but the best always.

Ashley: Really? Even if, I you know, all that push-pull and the love-hate and the yes-no and all that stuff?

Tucker: No, no, no, there was never, no, never any hate. Not from me anyway. Good luck.

Ashley: Good luck to you. And I want nothing but happiness for you. I mean, I hope you’re a huge success with glissade and with audra and with life.

Tucker: Here, I didn’t use this.

Ashley: It’s okay, I’m okay. Oh, hey.

So tell me about

your heart attack.

Audra: Ashley, my goodness. What a surprise to find you here.

Ashley: Please don’t think the worst.

Audra: And what would the worst be exactly?

Tucker: Audra, if you wouldn’t mind just giving us–

Ashley: No, no, no, no, I’m leaving, I’m leaving. And I was just here to say goodbye to tucker and I’m sure he’ll fill you in on the rest, right?

Tucker: Of course.

Ashley: What I was telling him, though, was that I really only wish the two of you the best in the future. I hope you have nothing but success and happiness and I’m sure that’s a little difficult to believe after the way I’ve acted recently, but I mean it.

Audra: That’s not really an issue anymore.

Ashley: But please just know that from the bottom of my heart, I really want you to know that I sincerely just want the best for both of you, okay? And, um, I won’t be seeing you for a while. I’m not gonna be in genoa city, so, um, it’s gonna be a while. Anyway, goodbye, I’m leaving. Bye.

Tucker: You still wanna come in?

Audra: Not anymore.

Traci: Alan, I have been really, really worried about you. Um, everything you had to go through yesterday. Losing your brother, bearing witness.

Alan: You know, martin, he always had an unhappy life and I don’t know, I guess I was grieving him before he even… I’m a man of science, but I just hope he’s at peace. You know, I mean, not just gone from the world, but truly at peace somewhere, finally. But then I think to myself, is that for my benefit or for his? And I just don’t know.

Traci: Alan, it can be for both. You have been carrying around so much responsibility for so many years. I think it’s time to put that burden down.

Alan: Thank you.

Traci: It is so much for us to ask you to deal with everything you’re dealing with for yourself and to help my sister. So if there’s anything, communications, anything that i can do to help you.

Alan: Traci, ashley is a dear friend of mine. I am happy to do whatever I can to get her the treatment she needs.

Traci: Why did I know that’s what you were gonna say? But please promise me that you will take care of your emotional needs too.

Alan: Excuse me, but who’s the therapist here?

Traci: Come on, I’ve heard that doctors are the very worst patients.

Alan: Well, that’s true, that’s true. But I actually think I’m doing the right thing. The last thing I wanna be is at home contemplating how I could’ve changed the outcome, you know?

Traci: Yeah, well, then by all means, you stay busy.

Alan: What about you? You– you’ve been through quite an ordeal yourself.

Traci: Uh, I don’t know. Um, I will go have a good long cry because that is what I do. No, no, hopefully I’ll get some sleep and maybe I’ll read a good book and maybe I’ll write a good book.

Alan: Well, I mean, that’s later, but what about now?

Traci: I don’t know, um, I honestly, I don’t know what to do. Every nerve in my body is either on fire or it’s as cold as ice. My mind is trying to cope, but my body tells me that something really terrible has happened. I don’t know, maybe it’s adrenaline or cortisol. You certainly would know more about that than I do, but I– ever since I woke up this morning, I just– I can’t stop trembling.

Alan: May I? Traci, please. Let’s try it, huh?

Traci: Thank you.

Alan: Thank you.

Cole: Okay, victor, name it. I’m up for the challenge.

Michael: No, no, no, hold on, cole. Uh, I think we should get a hint of what the gauntlet is before we agree to run it. I’ve had assignments from victor where I’ve landed in a peruvian prison.

Victor: Neither of you will end up behind bars in any country.

Michael: Yeah, okay, but I still think we should hear all the details before we agree to commit to it.

Victor: I have a separate request for each of you.

Cole: I’m eager to hear it.

Michael: Me too.

Victor: Michael baldwin, I want you to rekindle your friendship with diane abbott. Life happens out there. to move forward.

Alan: Ashley.

Alan: Ashley.

Traci: Oh, ashley, I was just about to come looking for you.

Ashley: No, not necessary. I did what I had to do, now I’m back and I’m ready to move forward.

Alan: Well, everything’s prepared at the clinic and, uh, they’re expecting you shortly.

Ashley: Vip treatment, I hope.

Alan: Nothing but the best for you.

Ashley: Thank you.

Alan: Well, they understand your situation and they will treat you with nothing but care, kindness, and compassion.

Ashley: Okay, I appreciate it.

Traci: So how did everything go with tucker?

Ashley: You know what, really well, really well. I was able to clear my conscience and now I can move on to the next chapter of my life.

Tucker: Audra, wait, let me explain.

Audra: Sorry, tucker, but no explanation needed. You are a free man now, you can do whatever you want.

Tucker: Good, what I want is to tell you what happened. Please.

Audra: Tucker, I mean this from the bottom of my heart. I don’t care. I went over there to hear what you had to say, but then I realized, what is the point?

Tucker: So you’re angry because I asked you to wait a second? What is this?

Audra: I’m not angry, I’m bored. I’m tired of your games and your maneuvers, of the way you think that your priorities are the only ones that matter.

Tucker: Please stop, just listen for one minute. Let me explain what happened with ashley.

Audra: No, please do, tucker, explain why you let her believe that we were still together. Are you trying to make her jealous? Weave your web to suck her back in because I got away. No, but that look in her eyes, that was goodbye, tucker, because she can finally see you for what you are and so do I.

Tucker: How long are we gonna do this? This dance of ours? We both know how we feel if–

Audra: That, that. You know, the way that you always assume that we feel the same about anything, but we don’t, tucker, because I have the emotions of a normal human being and you don’T.

Tucker: Are you at least curious about my proposition? I doubt you would’ve shown up at my door if you weren’T.

Audra: You know, you just think you know me so well.

Tucker: Yeah, I think I do, but first, please let me explain. Give me five minutes and I promise it could change everything.

Victor: And here’s my request for you, cole. I understand that claire’s working in the abbott household for kyle, babysitting harrison, is that correct?

Cole: You know she is. What does that have to do with anything?

Victor: I want you to create a friendship with kyle. Get to know him better.

Cole: And you want me to do that, why?

Victor: That’s of no interest to you right now. This is a request you should be able to fulfill easily.

Cole: Well, I’d still like to know.

Victor: I’m trying to protect your daughter, my granddaughter, and my great-grandson. Is that clear?

Michael: Well, if that’s your answer to cole, what’s so legitimate about a request involving diane?

Victor: They’re all part of the same family, aren’t they?

Michael: Hmm. Wait a minute. There’s only one through line I can think of between kyle and diane, and that’s jack abbott. What are you up to now, victor? <

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Traci: Ashley? Alan? Where are they? Ashley! Alan! Ashley? Ashley? Alan? Oh, okay, where are they? Where are they? Uh, ashley? Ash–

[ Knock on door ] Thank god. Thank god. What are you doing here? What do you want?

Tucker: Well, hello, traci. I didn’t know you were in paris.

Traci: What are you doing here, tucker?

Tucker: I came to see alan. What are you doing here? Are you and ashley staying with him?

Traci: What do you wanna see alan about?

Tucker: I have a couple questions for him. How is ashley? Is she here?

Traci: Um, sorry, tucker. I am not at liberty to talk to you about ashley right now.

Tucker: Traci, I spoke to her on the phone earlier, and she did not sound okay.

Traci: I appreciate that you’re concerned about her, and I understand, but you also promised her that you would respect her privacy, so can you do that for her right now?

Tucker: Not if the fear I heard in her voice was real. No, I can’T. May I come in?

Traci: Oh, uh, no, it’s kind of late, don’t you think?

Tucker: It’s okay, I’m kind of jet-lagged.

Traci: How did you find alan’s address?

Tucker: Oh, I found it because I found it. I’m gonna ask you again. Where is ashley? Is she with alan?

Traci: You can ask me that all night.

Tucker: Okay. Well, if they went out, they’ll have to come back at some point.

Traci: What do you want to ask alan about?

Tucker: I wanna know why he acted like he’d never seen me before in his life when I bumped into him earlier. And I’d like to know why ashley, his pseudo-patient, sounded terrified on the phone. Are you absolutely certain alan can be trusted?

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Traci: Yes, alan can be trusted. Ashley trusts him completely. I trust him completely.

Tucker: So, why do you think he would act like he never laid eyes on me when I bumped into him on the street?

Traci: I have no idea.

Tucker: What’s going on, traci?

Traci: What do you mean?

Tucker: Something is off with you. You seem rattled, anxious.

Traci: Oh, I do? Thank you, dr. Mccall. You and alan should actually set up a practice together.

Tucker: So everything’s hunky-dory, is it? Ashley’s making good progress with alan?

Traci: I am trying really hard to be patient with you, tucker. I appreciate that you care about my sister, and I believe that your intentions are good.

Tucker: Well, then talk to me. If you believe my intentions are good, there’s nothing you can’t tell me.

Traci: Well, that might be true, but as this is a private family matter and I am respecting her wishes, I won’t tell you.

Tucker: If she needs anything, a new doctor, anything, put me to work. I’ll make it happen.

Traci: I’m sorry, tucker. This is not your place anymore.

Tucker: Well, this all started when ashley and I were still together, and this is the second time she’s come to paris for answers, so I’m not sure it isn’t my place.

Traci: Is that why you followed her here?

Tucker: I didn’t follow her here.

Traci: Right, right. Coincidence.

Tucker: Yes, actually. I was already coming on business when jack happened to mention she was here.

Traci: Well, if that’s true, I’m sure that jack didn’t tell you this so that you’d come and get involved.

Tucker: That’s true, but jack didn’t hear what I heard in ashley’s voice.

Traci: And what was that exactly?

Tucker: Fear.

[ Traci sighing ]

Traci: Tucker, you are sticking your nose in where it doesn’t belong. You’ve got to let this go. She is in good hands.

Tucker: I prefer to see that for myself.

Traci: Okay, look, I appreciate that you really care deeply for my sister. I do. I really do. I always have, but maybe you’re taking whatever you heard in her voice out of context. This therapy with alan, from the outside, it doesn’t look pretty, but he has been able to help her retrieve really traumatic memories. She just needs a little time to process this.

Tucker: And you don’t see any conflict of interest in this? That an old friend of hers is suddenly acting as her therapist? I also find it a– a strange convergence of events that he would suddenly pop back into her life at the exact same time as these so called traumatic events. You don’t see any possibility of an ulterior motive here, really? No agenda?

Traci: No, no. Tucker, I’m the one who called him in to help. He’s just helping. This isn’t pretty, but in the end, she’s gonna be better.

Tucker: What about you?

Traci: What about me?

Tucker: Am I taking your anxiety out of context, too?

Traci: Oh, no. It’s just strong coffee.

Tucker: Is it? No. You’re afraid.

Traci: Of?

Tucker: Whatever you’re not telling me. It’s curious that you claim to trust alan implicitly, and yet you won’t tell me where he and ashley are. If everything were above board, that would be no problem, would it?

Traci: Look, not everything is an intrigue. Some things are just private because they’re private.

Tucker: And you’re sure this is one of them? Because I can’t help but wonder why, when I ran into him on the street, dr. Laurent would act as if I were a complete stranger. And I’ve been turning it over and over in my head. It doesn’t fit anything in my playbook. Because if I were him, I’d wanna keep me close before I took what I wanted. Why give away the game? Whatever he’s setting me up for, why play it this way? So, I have a feeling alan’s work with ashley isn’t quite what it appears to be. And I think you do, too.

[ Alan grunting ]

[ Alan panting and grunting ]

Traci: The work that alan is doing with ashley, the look of it is just part of the story. I’ve been to every single session. And you know how she can sound sometimes. But I have to believe that everything is to a positive and therapeutic purpose. And as to your run-in with alan on the street, people can not recognize other people for any number of reasons, hardly any of them nefarious. Maybe he just didn’t expect to see you in paris, so it just didn’t compute.

Tucker: Or maybe he just doesn’t like me.

Traci: Well.

Tucker: I’m sure ashley has told him some glowing things about me.

Traci: And you’re usually so good at making friends. And on that topic, did you come to paris with your fiancé?

Tucker: No, audra and I have hit a bit of a snag.

Traci: Oh, I didn’t know.

Tucker: Traci, are you gonna give me any straight answers?

Traci: Just because you’re not getting the answers you want doesn’t mean I’m not being straight with you. And I am under no obligation whatsoever to share any of my sister’s private business with you. That is her story to tell. She will decide what to share and not to share.

Tucker: Okay. Maybe you’re right. Maybe it is none of my business. But I’ll tell you what, it should be. Because despite myself, and to my detriment, I continue to care about her. And my concern for her well-being is one of the reasons I’m not here with audra. And despite all the animosity I get from the abbotts, present company excluded, of course, I keep coming back to get kicked around because I care about ashley. So, here I am, in the city of light. And instead of strolling the champs-elysées with audra, I’m sitting here in this strange man’s townhouse watching you drink coffee in the middle of the night.

Traci: Okay, well, I hate to disappoint you, tucker, but as you say, it is the middle of the night. So please, feel free to go at any time. Because I have a feeling that you will still care about my sister in the morning.

Tucker: I have a feeling you’re right. But since I’m just gonna come back and ask the same questions… you think alan would mind if I just–

Traci: Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. L-bas. Bon soir, tucker.

[Coughing]

[ Alan grunting ]

[ Alan panting ]

Tucker: Okay, I’ll go. But think about this, traci. You’re here to help ashley. Now, I’m here to help. So, you don’t have to do this alone. And I trust you, so if you say alan is legit, I’ll go on your word.

Traci: Thank you, tucker.

Tucker: But my mind won’t be put at ease until I see for myself.

Traci: That’s fine.

Tucker: By the way, you never answered my first question.

Traci: What question?

Tucker: Are you and ashley staying here with alan?

Traci: No, we’re staying at ashley’s apartment.

Tucker: So, what are you doing here so late?

Traci: Well, there’s that nose again where it doesn’t belong.

Tucker: But I wouldn’t find ashley at her apartment now, would I?

Traci: No?

Tucker: Three cups, traci. Three cups.

Martin: Well done. I knew I could do it.

Ashley: Do what?

Martin: Crack the code. Solve the riddle.

Ashley: What are you talking about?

Martin: My brother thought he had all the answers. Played god with his patients. Let them think he knew best, but I knew best. I know best. And you just helped me prove it.

Ashley: Helped you prove what?

Martin: Well, as they say, if you, uh, figure it out, you will be my favorite subject.

Ashley: You’re martin.

[ Ashley groaning ]

Martin: Stop it. Stop it.

Ashley: What are you gonna do to me?

Martin: Shh, be quiet, be quiet. I told you to be quiet or it’s gonna go bad for you.

Ashley: Help!

Traci: Upstairs!

Martin: I told you to be quiet. You used to listen to me.

Ashley: Where are alan and traci, what have you done?

Martin: What does it matter?

Ashley: Did you hurt them?

Martin: I am the one who cured you, not alan. Do you understand that? I am the one who’s smarter. I’m the one who’s better.

Ashley: You need help.

Martin: What did you just say?

Ashley: I said alan loves you, he’ll help you, martin.

Martin: Not another word!

[ Ashley screaming ]

Traci: Ashley! Oh, my god. What?

Alan: Martin?

Traci: Oh, my god.

Martin: Don’t come any closer.

Alan: I don’t wanna fight you, martin, okay? But you need help.

Martin: Yeah. Because anyone different from you, smarter than you, is delusional, right? Broken. But I am not broken. I am smarter than you and just as sane.

Alan: Let’s just go down to the living room and talk about it, okay?

Martin: What, so you can call them up and have them take me away and lock me up again?

Alan: It doesn’t have to be like that, martin. We can find a different way.

Martin: We? The magnificent laurent brothers. You cannot help me and you never could.

Alan: It doesn’t have to be me, okay? But you just can’t go on like this, really.

Martin: I’ve never felt more alive. You know what I want, alan? And what I’ve always wanted? Is to be an only child.

[ Alan and martin grunting ]

[ Ashley screaming ]

Ashley: Alan! Oh, my god!

Traci: Ashley. Please, don’T. No. Please, ashley, stop. Please. No.

Did you know…

Tucker: You wanna lay down or sit down?

Alan: Just that chair over there is fine.

Traci: Come on, ashley.

Alan: Thank you.

Traci: Come and sit down.

Tucker: Ambulance is on their way.

Alan: Ambulance won’t help martin now. I just can’t imagine, he’s still out there on the road by himself.

Traci: I’m so sorry, alan. The police just want us out of their way for a little while.

Alan: The irony is that, uh, martin probably saved my life. I landed on him and…

Traci: Ashley. Ashley, are you all right?

Ashley: I’m just scared. What are you doing here, tucker?

Tucker: I came to see alan because I was worried about you. And frankly, I didn’t trust him. I saw him in the street, or who I thought was him, and he didn’t recognize me, but I didn’t know he had a twin brother. I guess you didn’t either.

Traci: Tucker, not the time or place, please.

Tucker: Okay, can– can someone just explain to me what the hell just happened here?

Alan: I don’t– tucker, I don’t think ashley wants to relive this right now. And I just need to talk to her first. I think it’d be best if you go, okay?

Tucker: Are you serious? After everything that just went down, you want me to walk away? Leave her in your hands? I don’t think so. You’ve done a bang-up job so far.

Traci: I will take care of my sister, tucker.

Tucker: Well, I’m a witness. The cops are gonna wanna take my statement.

Traci: Okay, so go down now and find out if they’re ready for your statement. If they’re not, just wait there until they are ready.

Tucker: Ashley?

Traci: But you have to go.

Alan: Look, leave her be. Tucker, please, leave her be, okay, man?

Tucker: Okay. Ashley? Hey. Um, I’m gonna be in paris a couple more days. If she needs anything, anytime. Okay? Anytime.

Traci: Okay.

Ashley: I’m sorry.

Alan: What? Ashley, you’re not to blame for anything.

Traci: Alan is right. You cannot blame yourself.

Ashley: I can’t help but feel somewhat responsible.

Alan: There’s no way you could’ve known that the answers would lead to martin.

Ashley: That’s the noise we heard?

Alan: Yeah, he hit me on the back of the head and… he zip-tied me and threw me in a closet.

Traci: And then he came down here pretending to be you. And I– I completely bought it.

Ashley: Yeah, we both did.

Alan: Yeah, we were twins. When we were little, we did all the twin things that twins do, you know? Pretended to be each other and… I’d always get in trouble for the stuff he’d do. As an adult, he became adept at imitating me as a therapist. And we used to laugh about it. When he was on his meds, feeling better, more like himself. Not too funny now, though. The idea that he hurt you in my place, that he had access to you, that he gained your trust. I guess I became resigned to the fact that he would never be happy. But, I don’t know, I guess he’s at peace now, huh?

Traci: Alan, is there anybody that you need to contact? Because I would be very happy to make those phone calls for you if you’d like.

Alan: Um, we used to have some cousins that we’re not very close to. It’s– you know, just been the two of us in the last many years. There’s a– a sadness and grief that he’s gone, but… I don’t know, I’m kind of relieved he’s at peace. It sounds strange, doesn’t it?

Traci: No, not at all.

Alan: It’s over now.

Ashley: Um… my memories… uh, I’m kind of putting the pieces together. I think I kind of understand what happened.

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Alan: The moments falling into place, that’s from the night you were with martin, right?

Ashley: Yes. I mean, he was impersonating you, so I trusted him. And in the beginning, he was fine. I mean, we were– we were sitting on this sofa, actually, and we had brandy, and he was fine.

Alan: And when did that change?

Ashley: When we started talking about the fight I had with tucker, then his tone became darker and frightening.

Traci: How so?

Ashley: I don’t know, really. It’s more of a feeling I have. It’s more like a bad feeling.

Alan: Do you remember anything he did that night, or?

Ashley: Not really. I mean, the rage that I saw in martin’s eyes tonight, I saw that same rage that night. And…

[ Ashley crying ] He did something to me. I don’t know. I don’t know what it was, but I do know that’s when I started to confuse tucker and martin. That’s all I know, that’s all I wanna know right now. I don’t wanna know anymore right now.

Traci: Oh, my god. Ashley, oh, my god. This is breaking my heart. I am so sorry to see how much you’ve suffered.

Alan: But, we have some clarity now, all right? Ashley, in her traumatized state, thought it was tucker that was terrorizing her, and thought he would continue to do so. The alters emerged to protect you from that.

Ashley: But they were wrong. Because I was confused, so they were confused. I can see them so clearly now.

Alan: Where– where do you see them?

Ashley: I see them in this white room, which just goes on for infinity. And there’s ash and she’s just– she’s just a kid, really. She’s the smartest one of the whole bunch. And then there’s belle. Belle thought that maybe if I would just fall in love, it would solve all my problems.

Alan: One of the alters looked like it wanted to, uh, take control over the others.

Ashley: Yeah, that was ms. Abbott. And she thought that tucker was the threat. And so, she thought the way to protect me was to kill him. And I’m telling you, if she had had more time, she would’ve done it.

Ashley: I still can’t believe the lengths that my alters would go to, to protect me.

Traci: So far as to kill tucker.

Ashley: I know. Tucker. You know, he just always knew when I wasn’t really me, and when something was off. Oh, god. And I– I feel that if ms. Abbott had had the chance, honestly, she would’ve found a way to kill him. I’m sorry. I don’t mean to be insensitive. I know that you loved your brother.

[ Alan scoffs ]

Alan: We were just characters in martin’s twisted fantasy. Especially you, ashley.

Traci: Alan, he was your brother. He did something horrible, but this must be unimaginably painful for you.

Alan: Twins are, uh, unique beings. And in our case, it was almost as if we had the same brain, you know? Shared thoughts. And like he was always troubled, jealous. But at some point, something changed. He became angry and violent. He started to descend in some kind of darkness. Became someone I didn’t recognize. Someone I was afraid could harm himself or others, or… I tried to help him. He didn’t want my help. There’s nothing anyone could’ve done to stop this. The way it ended was inevitable. I’m just glad we were here to help ashley get her life back. And you will.

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[ Alan sighing ]

[ Traci sighing ]

Alan: Oh, ashley, you– you should get some sleep.

Ashley: I’m too wound up. I can’t sleep.

Traci: The police seemed to understand what happened. I mean, they– they, um, they understood our story and didn’t have a problem with it, as bizarre and awful as it is.

Alan: Yeah, well, martin’s criminal record and his history of violence, I really wasn’t too worried about that.

Traci: Alan, how are you feeling?

Alan: Oh, uh, it’s just a sprain and some bumps and bruises. I’m fine.

Traci: I think you know that’s not exactly what I meant. I meant, how are you feeling?

Alan: Oh, a lot of self-recrimination, you know? I should’ve kept better track of him. You know, the fact that he hurt ashley and pretty much everyone she knows. And what he did to himself. Anyway, it’s gonna– it’s gonna take some time.

Traci: Yes, it is. But do me a favor, will you? Be gentle with yourself. Be as gentle as you have been with my sister.

Alan: Thank you.

Traci: Uh, ashley, how about you, honey? Are you gonna stay in paris for a little while longer? Or are you ready to go home?

Ashley: Home sounds incredible right now, but I don’t think I’m quite ready for home yet, am I, alan?

Alan: Uh, in my professional opinion, no. I’ve been thinking a lot about what you asked last night, about what happens next, and uh, I really think you should continue the work.

Ashley: But I’ve accomplished so much. I mean, I had a breakthrough, didn’t I?

Alan: Yes, you did. That was the battle, and it was huge that you won, but I’m afraid the war isn’t over yet.

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

Tucker: Hello. Yes, this is tucker mccall. Yeah, I– I– I really don’t have time to discuss that right now. Did you not hear me? I said I will deal with it later!

[ Tucker screaming ]

Ashley: I don’t understand. The alters are gone. Can’t you just recommend a good therapist in the states for me?

Alan: Ashley, yes, we have identified the alters that have emerged, but we don’t know what created them in the first place. And I think this incident with martin only released them. It did not create them.

Ashley: So, you mean they’ve just been inside me?

Traci: Since when?

Alan: Well, a classic scenario would be from childhood trauma.

Ashley: You mean to say that something happened in my past, like my distant past, that I don’t remember?

Alan: Just as you can’t remember certain recent events. Look, whatever happened with martin to trigger the release of those alters, that– that’s important, okay? But whatever created them, that– that had to have happened from intense childhood trauma. And you’re gonna have to face that somehow. And that means more than just a weekly visit to a therapist.

Ashley: What are you suggesting?

Alan: I would advise your next move to go to a controlled, safe environment for treatment.

Ashley: No, no, no, I am not. I am not going to an institution. I’m not going.

Alan: Okay, ashley, hear me out, okay? Listen to me. This is an incredible clinic that specializes in your disorder. I’m on the board there. It’s just outside of paris. I can call today and get you admitted. But I mean, obviously, I can’t force you. This has got to be your decision.

Traci: Alan, her time at fairview did more harm than good. This clinic of yours–

Alan: They are kind, well-trained, professional. I swear to you, I promise.

Traci: Ah, does it have to be so soon?

Alan: I think the sooner the better.

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

Traci: Oh, jack. Jack.

Jack: Hey.

Traci: Is everything okay?

Jack: I don’t know. I woke up in the middle of the night. I worried about ashley and I realized what time it would be in paris. And I thought I’d check-in. How are you? How is she?

Traci: Oh, jack, I wish you were here. I’m jonathan lawson,

Jack: What’s wrong? What happened? Traci, are you and ashley okay?

Traci: I’m so sorry. Everything’s fine. We’re fine. She is just fine.

Jack: Traci, talk to me.

Traci: It’s just that I have so many things to tell you, jack. Things are kind of resolved, mostly. And she’s made this great breakthrough. And she’s finding some answers, the kind of answers she really needs, as difficult as they may be.

Jack: Well, good. I was ready to climb through the phone.

Traci; believe me, I wouldn’t have minded if you did, but somehow just hearing your voice makes everything better.

Jack: Can I talk to ashley?

Traci: Yes, of course. Let me check with her. Hold on. Ashley, it’s jack. Do you feel like you’re ready to talk to him?

Ashley: Hi, jack.

Jack: Hey, great to hear your voice. How are you doing?

Ashley: I’m so sorry for just all the problems I’ve caused for you and the family.

Jack: I don’t care about that. What’s important now is that you’re safe and you’re gonna be all right.

Traci: No, that, I do not know. Why listening to my brother’s voice just got to me like that? It has to be exhaustion or something. Oh, my god. Alan, I’m sorry. You and ashley have been through so much and I’m babbling about being tired.

Alan: No, traci, you have been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You’ve been so kind and– and loving to ashley, even to me, who doesn’t deserve it.

Traci: Don’t say that.

Alan: I know. I just– I just hate that I brought all this pain and terror into your lives, it’s–

Traci: No, you didn’T. Your brother did. Look, alan, I know better than most people that sometimes things happen that are just out of your control. Things you could never imagine or predict. Things you could never reel back in. And what did you do in the middle of all that? You helped my sister find herself again. She’s got peace for the first time in I can’t remember how long. And that is a credit to you, alan.

Alan: A lot of credit goes to you, too.

Traci: I’m her sister.

Alan: It’s not automatic. We can love our families very much and still fail them deeply in the worst possible way.

Traci: Oh…

Ashley: I would love nothing more than to come home and put all of this behind me, but, um, alan thinks I need to go away for a little while, jackie, before I can do that.

Jack: Meaning a hospital?

Ashley: Well, he’s calling it a clinic. I think we both know what it is, though, right?

Jack: Where? Here in the states?

Ashley: No. It’s outside of paris. And he wants me to go today. But, jack, after what happened the last time, I’m just not sure I can do it.

Jack: I understand. It’s a tough call. But whatever decision you make, it will be the right one. Look, you’re one of the strongest, bravest people I know. And has dad was fond of saying, “and you’re an abbott. Abbott’s can do anything.”

Ashley: Thank you.

Jack: Whatever you do, whatever you need, just remember, traci and billy and I are there for you, always. I love you, ash.

Ashley: I love you, too.

Alan: Have you made a decision?

Ashley: You’re right. The work has to continue. So, um, I’m ready for it now.

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Adam: Don’t– don’t answer it.

Sally: Why?

Adam: Because it might be trouble.

Cole: I just wondered whether we could have dinner together, like a date.

Michael: There is reason to believe that the dormant war between victor and mr. Abbott is about to reignite

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Devon: You know, I’m surprised that you had time to even get lunch today, ’cause i figured you’d be hanging out with your new pal, audra.

Nate: What, because we spend so much time together? That seems like a bit of an exaggeration.

Devon: No, it’s just my, uh, not-so-subtle way of asking what’s going on with you two.

Nate: Audra’s dealing with some glissade business in paris.

Devon: Really? I thought that you said that she and tucker are done.

Nate: They are, personally.

Devon: But they’re still doing business together?

Nate: I don’t really know their arrangement.

Devon: Hm. That’s interesting. Well, if I were you, I’d probably keep your distance, ’cause any lingering connection she has to tucker can’t be a good thing and whatever she has going on in paris, I’m sure she’s more trouble than she’s worth.

Nate: Okay, uh, you and lily have made your opinions very clear, but I think we should focus on the bigger issue: Billy and his world tour.

Devon: What’d you find out about that?

Nate: Well, I, uh, reached out to the higher-ups at all the offices he’s visited. They seem charmed by him. Sounds like he put on a good show.

Devon: Yeah, I’m sure he did. And I’m sure that our top brass are very aware of the power struggles we’ve been having, and don’t know who’s gonna end up calling the shots. So, they’re probably being nice to billy, just in case.

Nate: I’m not too worried. He might be the kind of guy they wanna have a drink with, but when it comes down to it, I don’t think billy’s made enough headway to stage a coup. Yet.

Devon: Look who it is. Do I dare hope she’s not here to cause trouble?

Nate: Aunt mamie.

Devon: Hello.

Nate: When’d you get back?

Mamie: Well, I just flew in from detroit. I’m so happy to see you both. Do you think that we may be able to get lily to join us? I need to speak with the three of you.

Billy: Hi.

Lily: What are you doing here? I thought you were on your billy abbott suck-up tour.

Billy: I actually cut that short.

Lily: Oh, no more important butts to kiss?

Billy: Is devon around?

Lily: Do you think that he’s gonna go softer on you? Because I promise you, he will not.

Billy: I need to have a conversation with you, and it needs to be private.

Adam: Really, you didn’t need to come up.

Chelsea: Yes, I did. You’re clearly upset.

Adam: You aren’t?

Chelsea: Of course, I am. But we need to keep it together. For connor’s sake. You’re the one who’s been reminding me of that.

Adam: Yeah. Well, maybe I’m done putting a positive spin on everything.

Chelsea: You can’t give up on our son. You have to stay strong for him, for all of us.

Adam: I can’t take it anymore, chelsea. The fake smiles, the false optimism. I mean, after what happened today, I cannot pretend like everything is gonna be okay. – Ugh. – Cabin crew cross check.

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Lily: Another private conversation. I mean, don’t you realize that you’re just fueling distrust and resentment?

Billy: Will you just hear me out for a second, please?

Lily: Why would I? After what you and jill did? I mean, I don’t know who I feel more betrayed by.

Billy: Okay.

Lily: Jill trusted me to run chancellor and chancecomm, and then all of a sudden she hands everything over to you.

Billy: And if you would give me a second, I’ll explain to you why she did what she did.

Lily: Okay, sure. Go ahead.

Billy: Just so you’re clear, I only found out about this now.

Lily: Okay. Well, thank you for sharing.

Billy: And I’m betraying my mother’s trust by telling you. But I think you should know. My, uh… jill is sick.

Mamie: So, devon, are you gonna call lily to invite her or shall I?

Nate: Uh, lily’s at the office, and we should probably be headed back as well.

Devon: Yeah.

Mamie: Well, I wanted to keep this away from the office, but if that’s gonna speed things along, then I guess I’ll be joining you there.

Devon: Okay. Well, I mean, I hope that you didn’t come back here to cause any trouble. ‘Cause nobody wants to upset you, but I think that we were pretty clear about where we stand on your ideas for what to do with chancellor-winters.

Mamie: And I heard you loud and clear. But that’s not what this meeting is about, my vision for the company. That’s not what it’s about. It’s actually the opposite.

Nate: What does that mean?

Mamie: I’m not gonna pretend that it wasn’t hurtful the way you guys ganged up on me the way you did.

Nate: Aunt mamie, that’s not what it was, okay? We were just–

Mamie: No, no. I know. I’m a dynamo, so I can be a piece of work. But I went back to detroit and I was thinking about, you know, all the things that happened, or rather what went wrong.

Devon: And what’d you come up with?

Mamie: I came to genoa city wanting to reunite our family through our family company. And I did some good. I convinced you to bring nate back into the company, didn’t I? I convinced you to come back. Oh, come on, guys. I nudged you in the right direction.

Devon: Yeah, you did.

Mamie: Problem is, I just kept on nudging.

Nate: Exactly.

Mamie: Yeah, so much so that things got off track. But that’s really why I’m here. That’s what I wanna know. What can I do to set things right? Because as much as I love this company, I love my family more.

Lily: Jill is sick? How bad is it?

Billy: It’s cardiac.

Lily: She had another heart attack?

Billy: No. No, she didn’t have another heart attack, but they think the two are related.

Lily: Well, where is she? I mean, we can have nate find her a specialist.

Billy: No. Um, she’s in london with her brother, snapper, and he’s making sure that she gets the best care, but this has to stay between us for now. But you know my mother. She’s about as strong as they get, so.

Lily: I mean, is there a prognosis?

Billy: No. Um, not that she told me, you know, but she said she’s gonna stick around ’cause I don’t think she would like to, uh, give her enemies the satisfaction. But the situation is serious enough for her to do what she did, so, you know.

Lily: Billy, I’m really sorry. I am. I mean, I know I was, you know, going off about jill, but you know she means the world to me, right?

Billy: I know she does. That’s why I wanted to tell you.

Lily: Well, I’m glad you did.

Billy: So, this whole situation has given me a sense of urgency as to what I’m trying to do here.

Lily: Wait, what do you mean? What are you trying to do here?

Billy: The reason why I came back to chancellor-winters was to protect my mother’s legacy, to memorialize her contribution to this company. And one of the ways that I can do that is by adding her name. Abbott-chancellor-winters.

Nate: It’s good to hear that you’re not back to push your agenda.

Mamie: My only agenda is family unity, whatever it takes.

Devon: Yeah, we’ve heard you say this before, right? Like, how long until you just start stirring stuff up again?

Mamie: I can understand your skepticism, devon. I came to genoa city looking for a fight. I’ll admit it. And I was just reaching for too much too soon.

Devon: See, that just tells me that you’re looking at this as a pause until things smooth out, and then you’re gonna start again.

Mamie: I can promise you that’s not true. That’s what I came to town to tell you. I am willing to take a giant step back and stay in my lane as a silent investor, and let all of the company decisions be made by you.

Nate: Oh, we’d like to believe you, aunt mamie. We do.

Mamie: But, well, now, if my word is not enough, what can I do to fix things?

Devon: Listen, if you want us to believe that you’re not gonna try and make another power play, and that you really want this company to be all about family, you’ll have to prove that to us.

Mamie: And how do I do that?

Devon: Well, you can sell your interest in chancellor-winters to us. (Vo) on average, we spend 93% of our lives indoors.

Mamie: Sell my stake in the company?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Mamie: But don’t you think that’s a bit extreme?

Devon: I wouldn’t have suggested it if I thought it was extreme.

Mamie: But I just told you that I was willing to back off of any hands-on, you know, day-to-day decision-making.

Devon: I know what you said. But as long as you still have a financial stake in the company, you can still wield your power around.

Mamie: And you don’t trust me enough to believe me when I say that I won’t?

Devon: You asked me how you can prove that you’re genuine about really putting the family first and I’m answering you.

Mamie: You are asking me to give up on a very lucrative investment. One that I worked really hard to be able to afford. But to cut me out of the company completely? Oh, this is overly cruel.

Devon: I don’t see it as being cruel at all, mamie, because there are plenty of other great investments that you can make. And we’d be more than happy to help you find those investments. Ones that wouldn’t cause a family rift.

Mamie: I swore I was not going to talk business today, but given what you’re asking me to do… I heard that jill is handing over the reins to billy.

Devon: Yeah, she did. What about it?

Mamie: Are you gonna sit there and tell me that’s not a giant red flag?

Lily: Billy, you tried this name change with devon and nate when I was in california with mattie.

Billy: And they shut it down.

Lily: Yeah, and I agree with them because it’s ridiculous. You know how hard it was to rebrand when we merged chancellor and winters.

Billy: Look, maybe it was bold at the time, but I’m asking you to reconsider, given my mother’s illness, because god forbid, she might not make it out of this.

Lily: You think it’s that serious?

Billy: I don’t know. I sure as hell hope not. But I need to be pragmatic billy because it’s a possibility, right? And I want her to know that her legacy is secure. That everything that jill abbott did to make this company the success that it is, is recognized.

Lily: Well, it also protects your role here too, right?

Billy: Don’t do that. Don’t accuse me of using my mother’s illness for my benefit, okay?

Lily: I’m just saying what other people are gonna say.

Billy: This is not about me.

Lily: Billy, come on. Think about how this looks. You wanna add jill’s last name to the company. It’s your last name too.

Billy: I would love nothing more than my mother to live to 100.

Lily: Okay, great. So spend time with her. Go be with her. Why is this so important to you?

Billy: You know that we had some rough times over the years, she and I, okay? This is… all of that was because of my behavior and this is my chance to– to make it up to her. And I would love to do that for her before it’s too late.

Chelsea: I’m not gonna let you throw this away. And I’m not gonna let you give up on our son. We are gonna see him again soon and you’re gonna give him this gift.

Adam: When is that gonna be? I mean, it’s his favorite cookies, chelsea. They’re gonna be stale and moldy by the time they finally let us see him.

Chelsea: Well, the doctor said we can reschedule.

Adam: I feel so helpless. Every time that we get close, they pull the rug out from under us. Only the rug is connor and they’re keeping him from us. I mean, it’s a nightmare.

Chelsea: You said yourself, you’re the one reminding me that this whole process is one step forward, two steps back.

Adam: I’m done with that. Okay, we need to stop pretending like there’s anything positive in this situation.

Chelsea: We can’t stop and I need you. I need you to be the reassuring one. I need you to be the rock because I can’t do this by myself!

Adam: Look, I know that you were looking forward to this visit as much as I was and you wanted to hold him again, and you wanted to see him in person for the first time in a long time.

Chelsea: Yeah, more than I’ve wanted anything in my whole life. It was one thing when my mom got alzheimer’s,

Devon: Now, mamie, do you really think that bringing up jill and billy and then throwing around terms like red flag is the best way to show us that you’re trying to back off and not cause problems?

Mamie: You are asking me to sell my stake in this company, and you think I don’t have the right to ask you your plans? But given this news about billy’s new power?

Nate: Aunt mamie…

Devon: No, listen, listen. We’re not gonna have a debate about this, all right? We have billy under control. Now, you asked me what you can do to make things right, and selling your interest in the company is my answer. So, just think about it. Now, I need to get back to the office. Are you coming?

Mamie: Nate, I need you to stick around for a minute.

Nate: I’ll be right behind you.

Devon: Okay. All right. It’s good to see you.

Nate: What is it, aunt mamie?

Mamie: This family must work together. It’s the most important thing in the world.

Adam: Hey.

Sally: Hey. I didn’t expect you to be here.

Adam: Uh, neither did we.

Chelsea: I didn’t realize you were living here now.

Sally: Yeah, this is my first day moving in.

Chelsea: Well, congratulations. That’s great news for both of you.

Sally: Thank you. How are you back so soon? You guys just left this morning. Is everything okay with connor?

Chelsea: I’m gonna let adam fill you in. I should get going. Let you get settled in your new place.

Sally: Um, I– I– I’m so sorry, but whenever you’re up for it, I would really love to connect with you about marchetti. I don’t wanna bug you. I just have a few questions, really. It’s nothing urgent, but…

Chelsea: Yeah, of course. My god, I totally forgot. Um, I’ll– I’ll give you a call later for sure. Don’t lose the confidence you had before we left to see him. Things will get better. They have to.

Adam: Hi.

Sally: Hi.

Adam: Oh, I missed you.

Sally: I missed you too.

Adam: So much. Are you getting settled in? Huh? I don’t, uh, see a lot of your stuff here yet.

Sally: Well, yeah, I mean, this is my first trip, but hey, I’m worried about you. Why is chelsea asking you to stay confident? What happened with connor? Why do you still have his gift?

Lily: I mean, I get why she wanted to hand things over to you in private, but I just wish she could’ve trusted me to tell me the real reason behind it.

Billy: She just told me the truth now.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, I don’t agree with that, but what’s done is done. I mean, all we can do is just support her the best way we can.

Billy: I’m glad you see it that way because I’m hoping that you can convince yourself that this is the right thing to do and that it’ll actually be a benefit to this company. And I’m hoping you can find it in your heart to embrace this idea and help me present it to the board.

Lily: I mean, I understand why you wanna make this grand gesture.

Billy: Look, I’m gonna have to convince devon that this is the right thing to do, and you’re the only one that can do that.

Lily: I’m gonna have to think about it.

Billy: Okay. Well, um, until then, can you do me a favor and just not mention this to anyone for jill’s sake?

Lily: Not even devon? I mean, that’s not gonna win any points with him.

Billy: I know, but I already broke her trust by telling you.

Lily: How am I supposed to sell this idea to him if I can’t explain the situation?

Billy: Okay, will you at least let me talk to her first. Can you– can you do that for me?

Devon: Oh, hey. Look who’s back.

Billy: Hey.

Devon: Hey. Everything okay in here?

Lily: Um, yeah. You can count on my discretion.

Billy: Thank you.

Devon: Well, I can’t wait to hear how your trip went.

Billy: I’ll fill you in later, but every office that I’ve met with, they’re doing great.

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Billy: Hey, what are you doing here? You’re supposed to be on a plane going to see connor.

Chelsea: Hold me.

Billy: What’s wrong?

Chelsea: Oh, thank god you’re here. I know your trip was important, but I’m so glad you cut it short. I don’t think I could get through this without you.

Billy: What happened? Trip get delayed? Is everything okay with connor?

Chelsea: We didn’t end up going.

Adam: We were all ready to take off and then we got a video call from connor, and we had to cancel the trip.

Sally: He told you not to come? But I thought he was looking forward to it, that– that whenever you told him you were coming, he was more talkative, and he was telling you all the new things he was learning about the ocd.

Adam: And yeah, how he’s learning to cope. I mean, chelsea and I, we were impressed. We felt like there was real improvement. I mean, we were sitting on the plane thinking maybe he had turned a corner, and then…

Sally: It’s okay. Take your time.

Adam: His excitement made his ocd flare up this morning and it was stronger than ever.

Sally: How so?

Adam: The ocd, it couldn’t let him feel good. It told him that he doesn’t deserve to be happy. And then that led to disassociating again, and more self-harm. This time, he, uh… he punched himself in the face. I mean, we could see it on the video call. He had a mark on his cheek. It’s probably gonna bruise. I just… why? Sally, how could he do that to himself?

Sally: Okay. Come here.

Billy: Chels, I’m so sorry. I can only imagine how this feels.

Chelsea: Devastating. It’s like my heart is just being ripped out over and over, and I can’t show connor that I’m upset ’cause then he’ll just feel worse. So, I just stare at the screen and look at his face, and listen to the tone of his voice.

Billy: Not to try and put a positive spin on this, but it’s– isn’t it a good thing that he called you this time?

Chelsea: Yeah, yeah. That’s what the doctor said when we talked to her. She said that when connor hit himself, he was in a dissociative state, but then he quickly reconnected and– and realized what he was doing and called one of the nurses.

Billy: And that’s– that’s new, right?

Chelsea: Yeah, he’s never done that before, call a nurse. The doctor said that that’s a good sign that he’s learning to interrupt the ocd, that he’s learning to manage it. They say it’s an advance.

Billy: But your heart still hurts and there’s no way around that.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. Yeah. I wish I could be positive like this doctor, but this is my son. To see his face, billy, to know that he’s hurting himself, I mean, oh, it’s just so hard.

Billy: I’m almost afraid to ask, but how is adam?

Chelsea: I mean, he was okay before. Um, he was more of the cheerleader.

Billy: Yeah, you said that.

Chelsea: But this, I mean, this has really thrown him.

Billy: So, is he back to wanting to change treatment facilities and everything again?

Chelsea: He didn’t say that, but he’s very frustrated and I wouldn’t be surprised. And to be honest with you, I wouldn’t blame him.

Billy: So, he’s back to being adam.

Chelsea: Don’t do that. That’s not fair. We were both really looking forward to this meeting with connor, so I– I don’t blame him for being so upset.

Billy: I know, I’m– I’m– I apologize. I have no right to be glib. I know how difficult this is on both of you.

Chelsea: The truth is adam’s been working overtime to try to pull me up. I’m worried about him. I mean, we just keep taking turns trying to be strong for each other. I think we both just want a quick, easy resolution, but it’s not gonna happen. They keep saying every case is different. There’s no timeline, so… I just have to trust the process.

Billy: Keep doing that, okay? You keep doing that. It’s the only way forward.

Nate: Listen, everything that’s gone down at chancellor-winters, it’s shaken our family to the core. And I played a big role in that. So, I know better than anyone that it can take a lot to win back devon’s trust once it’s been broken.

Mamie: But how did my voicing my concerns about jill abbott’s motives break that trust?

Nate: It’s the way you went about it. And your focus on jill doesn’t help your case.

Mamie: And devon’s only answer is to cut me out completely? I just don’t think I can do that.

Nate: You may have to find a way to. Because if you can’t let go of your animosity for jill or your involvement in chancellor-winters, then this professional tension we’re all having, it might turn personal.

Mamie: But my warning you guys about her is putting family first.

Nate: See, it’s you saying things like that that make it seem like you came back to town to– to cripple jill, not to strengthen the family. This is a turning point, aunt mamie. Where things go from here, it’s up to you.

Sally: Adam, I know this is hard, but I think chelsea’s right. You have to stay strong. You can’t lose faith.

Adam: It’s not a choice that I’m making. I’m just– I’m spent. And connor’s physically hurting himself.

Sally: I know. And that breaks my heart because he is such a sweet kid.

Adam: I just– I don’t know how he can be turning his anger on himself. What, isn’t this something that all the experts should be able to stop from happening? None of that started to happen until after he went into treatment. How are things getting worse?

Sally: I don’t know. I mean, when you explained erp treatment to me, it sounded complicated. Exposure and response prevention. So, they trigger his intrusive thoughts and then help him manage his compulsive responses, right?

Adam: Yes.

Sally: So maybe it gets worse before it gets better.

Adam: Well, that’s the exposure and response part, but what– what about the prevention part?

Sally: I mean, it takes time to build preventative habits, right? It doesn’t happen overnight. I’m sure this takes time.

Adam: Well, the doctor did say that he stopped himself and he– he asked for help.

Sally: That’s a good sign.

Adam: But they still won’t let us visit him because of his backsliding.

Sally: Well, did they say how long it would be before you can reschedule?

Adam: Nobody will promise us anything.

Sally: It will happen. You and chelsea will be giving connor the biggest hug in the world soon. I know it.

Adam: What if it makes it worse? I mean, if just the idea of seeing us made him hit himself. Imagine what he would do if we actually see him.

Sally: Adam, don’t go there.

Adam: How can I not go there? He punched himself in the face at the thought of us visiting him. How can I live with that?

Devon: Why did you just tell billy that you were gonna be discreet about something?

Lily: Um, he just wanted me to keep something confidential.

Devon: Did it have anything to do with our plan of you joining him to run chancellor and us demerging these companies?

Lily: No, I didn’t even talk to him about that. I didn’t know he was gonna be here today. So, I wanted us to, you know, agree on strategy first.

Devon: Well, I’m glad that you didn’t, actually.

Lily: Are you having a change of heart?

Devon: No, I’m not having a change of heart. I’m just a little hesitant now because mamie is back in town and nate and I ran into her at the club.

Lily: Oh, god, now what?

Devon: She actually wanted you to be there, but we spared you. But she apologized and said that she was gonna stay out of all of our business decisions moving forward and let us run the company.

Lily: Do you believe her?

Devon: I don’t, not for a second. And now, I’m worried that if we move forward with this demerger plan with her still in the picture, it’s gonna be one big, I told you so.

Lily: Well, I mean, it was her idea in the first place, so.

Devon: I know.

Lily: When did everything get so messy?

Devon: What was it that you and billy were talking about when I came in?

Lily: Why don’t you worry about mamie and I’ll handle billy.

Billy: I got some upsetting news myself, actually. While you were on your way to the airport, I got a text from my mom and, um… it turns out she’s sick. Again, her cardiac issues have come back.

Chelsea: Oh, no. Is it serious?

Billy: I don’t know. She wouldn’t really tell me, you know, but she’s putting up a– a brave front. She admitted that it’s the reason why she gave me the reins at work. Her brother’s a doctor. I don’t know if you know that, but he’s taking care of her in london and it’s his suggestion that she steps back while she’s going through treatment.

Chelsea: Oh, poor jill. Poor you. How are you doing?

Billy: To be honest, it took my breath away at first, you know, and the– the braver face she puts on, the more my mind goes to the what ifs.

Chelsea: Yeah, how could it not?

Billy: To be honest, I feel bad even talking to you about this right now.

Chelsea: Why?

Billy: Because she swore me to secrecy and you’re the– you’re the second person that I’ve told already. I– I– I told lily and now she wants to tell devon.

Chelsea: Well, I hope she knows she can’T.

Billy: No, I mean, she said she’s not gonna say anything until I talk to my mother about it, which I’m dreading.

Chelsea: Yeah, I don’t think she’d be too pleased.

Billy: No, no, not in the least.

Chelsea: I’m surprised you told lily considering there’s so much tension at work.

Billy: Lily is an ally for me. If things get worse with my mother, I– I want to make sure that she knows that her legacy is secure.

Chelsea: Why would she need lily for that?

Billy: Because I’m on a full court press to add abbott to the chancellor-winters name and i need lily to help me convince the board and to convince devon.

Chelsea: And she’s willing to do that?

Billy: She didn’t say no and I think she understands the reasoning behind it.

Chelsea: So, what do the abbotts think about this plan?

Billy: I haven’t talked to the abbotts about it yet.

Chelsea: You don’t think you want to talk to the abbotts about it first, especially jack?

Billy: I’m not gonna talk to jack about it until I’m further down the line on this plan. Okay, go ahead, what are you thinking?

Chelsea: No, I just– I– I think a lot of this plan is dependent on trusting lily, which I don’t think is wise considering the circumstances. But what if she changes her mind and tells devon anyway and then they go talk to jill?

Billy: Now who’s jumping to what ifs?

Chelsea: No, I just– I don’t want jill to feel like you betrayed her trust because you didn’t keep her health status confidential. I mean, the last thing she needs right now is to feel like she can’t trust her own family.

Lily: So how did you leave it with aunt mamie?

Devon: She appeared to be apologetic, but you know her. So, I gave her an ultimatum and I said that if she really wants to prove that she has the family’s best interests at heart, let us buy her out.

Lily: She is not gonna agree to that. She worked very hard to get it.

Devon: That’s exactly what she said. And then she swore up and down that she would stay in her lane, but I don’t think mamie is capable of doing that.

Nate: I’m afraid I have to agree.

Devon: Why? What did she wanna talk to you about after I left?

Nate: She thinks I’m the softer touch. Stuck to her guns about wanting peace, but underneath, she’s fired up. And I don’t see her letting go anytime soon.

Devon: Hm.

Billy: I have enough history with lily to trust that lily’s not gonna say anything to devon until I talk to my mother. I think she’ll– she’ll give me that much.

Chelsea: Even if she’s not fully on board with your mission to change the name of the company?

Billy: Well, I hope she is. But look, at the end of the day, lily respects my mother, okay? And she knows that my mother wants to keep this quiet and i think that she’ll do that.

Chelsea: Does jill know that you want to add the abbott name?

Billy: She knew about the original plan and she was all in. You know, in fact, she was pushing for it.

Chelsea: And then it was shot down strongly.

Billy: Which is why I need to be very strategic about how I fight for this.

Chelsea: But jill doesn’t know, does she? I can tell because you’re being evasive.

Billy: Well, she’s got other things on her mind right now.

Chelsea: I feel like her legacy means more to you than it does to her. So maybe you should find out her wishes before you pursue this.

Billy: Chelsea, she handed me power at the company to make sure that our family legacy was protected at chancellor-winters, okay? I think she trusts me to do what I think is right. It doesn’t seem like you’re with me on that.

Chelsea: No, I’m not against you. But being on your side maybe means challenging you on this.

Billy: I don’t even know if she’s gonna show up. You know, if she’s gonna come back to work in any meaningful way if– when she recovers.

Chelsea: And if she doesn’t, that means you gain control of at least half the company, right? Is that what you want? To gain control of all of it?

Billy: Honestly, I’m just trying to do one thing at a time right now.

Chelsea: Okay. I understand. I know this is overwhelming.

Billy: I’m sorry. Um, what do you suggest?

Chelsea: I think that you should focus on supporting jill. Just be there for her. But I would be careful not to get in some big company battle because you will waste precious time with jill. That will cost you way more than you could potentially gain.

Adam: I don’t know how much longer I can trust the process. I threw that in the trash, um, in a moment of anger. Your thoughtful gift. Chelsea retrieved it.

Sally: Hey, you know what? We can always get more cookies, okay? If it makes you feel better to hurl that in the trash, I say go for it. Let your anger out. It’s a good thing. It is more than okay. It’s necessary. You cannot keep it locked inside. The key is to let it out. You just can’t let connor see it.

Adam: Well, I feel like I shouldn’t let chelsea see it either.

Sally: Okay, you cannot take that on, too.

Adam: She was practically begging me to stay strong.

Sally: Yeah, for connor. Not for her, okay? She can take care of her own feelings. Look, adam, you and chelsea are a support for each other in this, okay? But there are gonna be moments where you have to let it out. And that’s what I’m here for.

Adam: I don’t know how I would get through any of this without you.

Sally: You don’t have to.

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Cole: Hey.

Victoria: Hello.

Cole: Is this a bad time?

Victoria: Uh, no, not at all. Come in.

Cole: Oh, okay. I’m sorry to drop in like this, but I just had to know how claire’s first day on the job went. I mean, is she here?

Victoria: Oh, not yet, but I’m really glad you’re here because I’ve been checking the clock every few minutes. It’s– it’s much more fun to have somebody to wait with. But you should’ve seen her when she left earlier. She was just– she was so excited. She was practically bursting.

Cole: Oh, well, I’m kind of bursting myself. I mean, vic, she’s come so far, so quickly.

Victoria: I know.

Cole: I couldn’t be more proud.

Victoria: I know. I know, it’s like mom said, it’s– it’s a whole new chapter for all of us.

Cole: Yeah.

Claire: Harrison and I have tidied up his room and he’s drawing his third picture of the caterpillar’s backyard.

Kyle: You were great with him today. I knew you would be.

Summer: Harrison seems to be back to his silly self again, so thank you.

Claire: I had a great time. I have to ask, as trials go, how’s this one going?

Summer: It’s going well.

Kyle: Out of the park.

Claire: If there’s nothing else.

Kyle: Uh, claire, before you go, um, there’s something you need to know.

Summer: Why do I get the feeling I’m not gonna like it?

Kyle: Jordan is alive.

Kyle: And now jordan’s incarcerated in a maximum security facility.

Summer: Jordan is alive. You knew about this, didn’t you?

Claire: I did.

Summer: How long exactly did you know?

Claire: Since early this morning.

Summer: And you didn’t think that this was important enough to tell us that your aunt, our son’s kidnapper, was still alive?

Claire: My parents and nikki thought it would be best if victor shared the news.

Kyle: Victor came by earlier. He wanted to tell you in person, but I told him I would take care of it.

Claire: I wanted to tell you right away. I knew how much it was gonna upset you. But I also wanted to honor my family’s wishes. At least jordan’s somewhere that she can never hurt anyone ever again.

Summer: Unless she burns it down like the last prison she was in.

Kyle: Jordan will never see the light of day again. All right, we’re good here. So, if you wanna take off…

Claire: Same time tomorrow?

Kyle: Absolutely.

Claire: See you then.

Summer: One day. One day on the job and she’s already keeping secrets that change everything.

Ashley: Why are you saying that you weren’t here? We sat right there. We talked and we had some wine together.

Alan: Uh, uh, I’m sorry.

Ashley: No, listen. Why are you doing this to me? It happened.

Traci: Maybe, ashley, you’re just confusing the night.

Ashley: I’m not confusing anything at all, traci. We had an in-depth conversation, alan, we caught up. You have to remember that. I told you all about the problems I was having with tucker.

Alan: Again, ashley, I am sorry, but–

Ashley: I don’t know why you’re doing this to me. I’m telling you right now, it happened.

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Cole: Hey, there she is. The nanny extraordinaire. How was it?

Victoria: Well, I think that smile says it all.

Cole: Ah!

Claire: It was the best day ever. We had so much fun. I mean, harrison’s great. He’s so funny and he’s smart and curious. He had a whole list of things that he wanted us to do and I’m proud to say that we checked them all off. I’ve never had so much fun with caterpillars.

Cole: Wait, wait. I’m not quite sure what that means, but it sounds great.

Victoria: So, is he still recovering from the kidnapping? Or, I mean, is there lingering upset?

Claire: I think he’s honestly bouncing back. Of course, it’s a process, but kyle and summer have consulted a therapist and he’s surrounded by so much love.

Cole: Well, honey, you were a big part of that support system. The bond that he shares with you makes a real difference. You’re able to relate to him and to help him heal.

Claire: Kyle has said the same thing.

Victoria: Well, I’m sure that summer’s noticed, and now she’s probably lightened up a bit, right?

Claire: Well, I’m not sure I would call it lightening up exactly. She definitely treated me more like an employee than a relative. And it didn’t help when kyle told her about jordan being alive. She accused me of purposefully holding back information.

Victoria: What? That is ridiculous. Do you want me to talk to her and let her know that dad was the one who asked you to stay quiet about it?

Claire: No, I don’t need you to talk to my boss/cousin for me.

Cole: Yeah, well, she’s ready to go.

Claire: Kyle came to the rescue, actually. He explained everything, but not that it had much impact.

Cole: Well, just give it some time. I’m sure she’ll come around eventually.

Claire: I hope so. But luckily for me, kyle has been 100% supportive. He has such great energy. He really makes me think I can do this.

Cole: Oh, well, it sounds like you’ve made a friend.

Summer: Did you know about jordan earlier today?

Kyle: No, of course not. Victor came by earlier when I–

Summer: You’re so determined to hire claire. Maybe you did. Maybe you hid it from me because you know that this is a game changer.

Kyle: Summer, nothing has changed.

Summer: How can you say that? Her aunt, our son’s kidnapper, is still alive.

Kyle: And what? You can’t think claire had any involvement with jordan surviving. What did she do? Pull her body out of the river? Hide her in a closet?

Summer: Are you seriously mocking me right now?

Kyle: Look, I know it’s a lot to take, but you can’t blame claire for any of it.

Summer: I am so sick of you telling me what to think and how to feel. It’s condescending. It’s offensive.

Kyle: I’m sorry. That’s not what I want. But jordan is no longer a threat. And whether she’s alive or dead, it has no impact on claire taking care of harrison.

Summer: The timing of it, kyle. Our son was kidnapped. And that person’s two most recent targets are now hanging out every single day. It’s not safe.

Kyle: Summer–

Summer: Look, if we let claire go now before harrison gets even more attached–

Kyle: We’re not firing her. You said yourself our little boy is back to his sweet self. We’re not taking that away from him.

Summer: It’s not just up to you, kyle. This is my decision, too.

Alan: I’ve been to a lot of bars in paris, but I have never been to this one.

Traci: Okay, maybe you’re just confusing the location.

Ashley: I’m not confusing the location. Everything about this place is familiar to me. I even recognize the bartender. I think his name is jean-pierre. Go ask him.

Alan: Look. What do you remember about our conversation?

Ashley: Okay, well, I’ve told you a multitude of times that I was talking to you about the problems I was having with tucker. How many more times do I have to say it to you?

Alan: I understand, but, I mean, specifically, what did I say? I mean, how did I respond?

Ashley: What are you saying to me? Am I creating some kind of a psychosis? Am I delusional? What is happening?

Alan: No, I– ashley, I– I don’t think you’re making it up.

Ashley: Then why won’t you admit that I’m telling you the truth?

Alan: I think it happened exactly as you say. It just didn’t happen with me.

Ashley: Okay. I don’t understand anything you’re saying.

Alan: I believe you spent the evening with, uh, my brother. Alice loves the scent of gain so much,

Summer: Thank you for meeting me.

Chance: Of course.

Summer: I hope I didn’t take you away from anything too important.

Chance: Chancellor-winters can survive without me. You are much more important.

Summer: Did you find out anything about jordan?

Chance: I talked to my guys. Everything that kyle is saying checks out. Jordan’s being held in one of the highest security facilities in the country. No one’s ever escaped this place.

Summer: Well, she burnt down the last prison she was in, so let’s hope that this place has a little bit better security.

Chance: I’m told that they are aware of her history and they’re taking extra precautions.

Summer: I guess my grandpa would be raising hell if they weren’T.

Chance: Hey, I gotta ask you. Why didn’t you turn to victor on this? Why me?

Summer: Because my grandpa is one of claire’s biggest champions, along with the rest of the newman family. Every time I bring up a concern about her, her history, they tell me that I’m being unfair, when I’m only trying to protect my son. So, you are my impartial hero.

Chance: Well, uh, not so impartial. I am 100% on your side. Always.

Summer: That means a lot to me.

Chance: Hey, this is good news. Jordan’s not a threat anymore, but you don’t seem too relieved.

Summer: Claire knew that jordan was found. She showed up to her first day of work and she didn’t say a word to kyle and me.

Chance: What?

Summer: Yeah, the family thought that my grandpa should be the one to tell me and I guess she wanted to respect that.

Chance: You don’t agree?

Summer: All I know is that it’s her first day on the job and she’s already keeping secrets. Jordan may not be able to hurt harrison, but the person that she groomed since birth now has direct access to my son.

Claire: I saw the cutest book on caterpillars I wanna order for harrison. I’ll be right back.

Cole: Have you ever seen her so happy?

Victoria: Hm.

Cole: No? Yes? Hey, what’s going on?

Victoria: Kyle.

Cole: What about him?

Victoria: I want for claire to make friends, of course, but I’m just not sure that he’s the right choice.

Cole: Well, I don’t– I don’t see an issue. He seems like a great guy.

Victoria: He is. I mean…

Cole: What?

Victoria: Well, I mean… his relationship with summer, you know, it’s– they have this history. It’s complicated. And it’s obvious that summer’s not completely on board with claire being harrison’s nanny. There’s gonna be some friction and claire will be at the center of it.

Cole: Well, I’m sure they’ll eventually get over that, you know, for harrison’s sake.

Victoria: Yeah, I know, but there’s more than that. Kyle, he just doesn’t– well, he hasn’t always had the best judgment. He’s had several divorces, the affair with harrison’s mother. Not to mention that long ago, he was dating that shark, audra charles.

Cole: Past tense. Maybe he’s learned something.

Victoria: Am I overthinking?

Cole: Well… I think you’re being a mom. And maybe just a little on the overprotective side. But that’s completely understandable because you love our daughter so much. I think the positive here is– is that she’s made a real friend. And I think that’s exactly what she needs.

Tessa: Hey, stranger. It’s good to see you.

Mariah: Kyle. Oh, my goodness, we have been so worried about you. Um, do you have time to sit?

Kyle: Yeah, I’d like that.

Tessa: Thank you.

Kyle: Thanks.

Mariah: I don’t even know what my first question is. I mean, hearing that harrison was kidnapped by that maniac.

Kyle: Right.

Tessa: I mean, all I can think is if someone did that to aria, I would lose my mind.

Kyle: Summer and i pretty much did.

Mariah: How is he doing?

Kyle: We’ve been lucky. The love and support from family and friends, it’s really helped. And thanks to sharon, she hooked us up with a therapist who’s been great at guiding us through it all.

Tessa: So, harrison’s fine?

Kyle: He’s had nightmares, but he’s getting better every day. He’s practically back to his old self.

Mariah: I’m really glad to hear that. How are you doing? Well, I know you. You’re probably busy taking care of everybody else and not thinking about yourself.

Kyle: Seeing harrison happy is all I need. Here’s proof that the little boy is back to his goofy, healthy self.

Tessa: Oh, look at that smile.

Mariah: Oh, my gosh. He’s loving whoever’s taking the photos. Summer taking it?

Kyle: Actually, it was his new best friend, claire.

Tessa: Oh, we’ve met her.

Mariah: Yeah, she’s sweet.

Tessa: Yeah, pretty amazing, considering her horrendous history.

Mariah: Wait, wasn’t she also kidnapped with harrison by her nut job of an aunt who raised her?

Kyle: She was. It was a terrifying experience for both of them. But coming out the other side together, surviving together, it’s really bonded them. I mean, claire and harrison, they’re best buds. She’s even his nanny.

Mariah: She’s what?

Alan: Thank you guys so much for coming back here.

Ashley: I don’t understand why you wanted to.

Alan: Well, I just didn’t wanna discuss all of this in public, especially in a bar that my brother might return to.

Traci: Were you afraid that we might run into him?

Alan: This is a conversation I never wanted to have, but, um, once you told me what happened, I began to consider an alternative possibility about what you experienced here.

Ashley: That has to do with your brother?

Alan: My twin, martin. He’s a sociopath. New herbal essences is packed

Chance: Has claire given you a reason to worry about harrison?

Summer: No. She was perfect. Upbeat, responsible. I– I haven’t seen harrison that happy in a while.

Chance: Well, hey, that’s something.

Summer: It is. And I’m grateful. But nobody wants to remember that claire was also the perfect assistant to my grandma before she tried to kill them all.

Chance: Yeah. You think she’s putting on some sort of act?

Summer: She seems genuine. But chance, I can’t help but wonder what would happen if jordan did reach out to her and start triggering claire’s old hatred for the newmans, and then my son is ground zero for that. And when I express my concerns to kyle, he just– he tells me I’m overreacting.

Chance: Oh. Yeah, co-parenting requires a certain amount of respect if it’s gonna work.

Summer: Yeah, you would think. But he won’t even consider rethinking hiring claire, even though it was supposed to be on a trial basis.

Chance: Do you regret agreeing to it?

Summer: I feel like I was guilted into it. Like I had to somehow prove that claire is an accepted and trusted part of the newman family. And to do that, I have to let her look after my son?

Chance: Yeah, no one should force you into a decision that important.

Summer: I know. But whatever reservations I have, it is impossible to deny how much claire means to harrison. Being around her makes him feel like they’re both safe, free from jordan and.. I– I want him to have that peace of mind.

Chance: What about your peace of mind?

Summer: How can I have peace of mind? When the very reason I agreed to hire claire is part of why I wanted to say no?

Victoria: I know you are probably right. I’m just really glad that claire is settling in enough to make some real friends.

Cole: So, no more worrying?

Victoria: No, no more worrying. When did you get so wise?

Cole: I’m just trying to be a good dad.

Victoria: You’re a great dad.

[ Cell phone buzzes ] What was that about?

Cole: Well, I am sure that it’s nothing, but I do have to take off. I’m gonna check back in with you and claire later.

Victoria: Oh, okay, well, um, thank you for coming by. I know that it meant a lot to claire and to me.

Traci: A twin brother who is a sociopath? Well, this is not as unlikely as it sounds.

Ashley: I was married to somebody in that situation. I wouldn’t wish it on anybody.

Alan: I’m sorry to hear that. Um, I’m sorry my brother found his way into your life.

Traci: I assume you’re not close?

Alan: Not any longer, no. Um, martin always had sociopathic tendencies. He was in and out of therapy. His whole childhood is on various anti-psychotic medications. When he was taking effective medication regularly, he was a– a sweet, loving boy that grew into a man I was proud to call my brother.

Traci: But when he wasn’t on his medication?

Alan: When he was off his meds, he became belligerent, rebellious. I mean, just so much anger. Watching martin, trying to process what he was going through, trying to understand him, trying to help him, that’s why I became a psychologist.

Ashley: But, we’ve known each other a long time. Why did you never tell me you had a brother?

Alan: Well, we had a pretty big falling out.

Traci: What happened?

Alan: We lived in a house outside of paris together, mainly so I could monitor him, you know, but he was doing well. He was taking his medication regularly. He was thriving. I was so impressed, I offered him a job transcribing my handwritten notes of my sessions. It was a solitary job, but one martin embraced.

Traci: Did something change?

Alan: Yeah, I didn’t foresee something I should’ve thought of. Some of those sessions involved patients that underwent severe trauma, and when he read that, he flipped out. He– he accused me of playing god with their lives and controlling his. He became angry, resentful. He went off his medication. I tried to have a conversation with him, but then, manically, he demanded I cure him on the spot, and when I told him that that’s not how therapy works, he became enraged. Violent.

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Chance: Wait a second. Are you jealous?

Summer: Look, I– I know how stupid it is. I know, and I hate even hearing the word. I– I do, but I mean, if I’m honest, yes. I’m– I’m mom. I’m the one that has to make him eat his vegetables and brush his teeth and go to bed on time. Claire is all new and exciting.

Chance: Hey, you know your kid is crazy about you, right?

Summer: I don’t wanna feel this way. I don’T. I– I was never jealous of the last nanny. I wasn’t, but she also wasn’t this bright and shiny claire.

Chance: Who just so happens to have a dark and scary past.

Summer: You understand?

Chance: I mean, yeah, look, all harrison sees is a fun new friend. Well, you know what this friend was capable of in the past, right? So, to see harrison get excited about claire when you know the truth, I mean, sure, that’s gonna cause some complicated feelings.

Summer: Exactly. I mean, claire showed up this morning at the house with brownies, harrison was practically doing cartwheels. As harrison’s nanny? You just said how sweet she is.

Mariah: I just– her history, you know? That doesn’t make you worry? A teensy bit?

Kyle: No. There’s no dark side waiting to come out. Claire has gotten the help she needs, worked through her demons, and she’s all the stronger for it.

Mariah: And summer just accepted this?

Kyle: Not at first. It took some time, but I got her to see the truth. Look, bottom line is harrison adores her. He feels safe around her, happy. Isn’t that what’s supposed to matter?

Tessa: Um, does she have any experience with children?

Kyle: She’s done some research. She’s focused, intuitive, thoughtful. She has this energy she brings to everything. And not just interacting with harrison. It’s the way she lives her life. Like, even a trip to crimson lights is an adventure. She takes joy in the simplest things. It’s charming, inspiring, even, to see how positive she is.

Mariah: Wow. Seems like harrison isn’t the only one who thinks that claire is very special.

Claire: Success.

Victoria: Oh, you were able to get the book?

Claire: I was. And another one. It’s interactive, it’s perfect for kids harrison’s age. I just always wanna be ready for the next question ’cause he’s so curious.

Victoria: Looks like the newman work ethic is alive and well.

Claire: I may have learned a thing or two from watching my mom work.

Victoria: So you’re a big fan of kyle.

Claire: Yeah, he’s great. He accepts me and he’s been so supportive. It doesn’t hurt that he’s a lot of fun. I mean, I wouldn’t have this job if it wasn’t for him.

Victoria: I’m happy that he convinced summer to hire you. I have known kyle a long time. He’s a complex guy.

Claire: If you’re worried that I’m overstepping and expecting my new boss to be my best friend, I’m not.

Victoria: No, I’m not worried. I’m not. I just– I would like for you to have friends outside of work. For your world to be full and rounded.

Claire: I want that too. But right now, my only focus is on being a part of this family and living a life that I can be proud of.

Ashley: Did martin attack you?

Alan: Uh, yes. He can be quite violent when he’s off his medication. But I was able to subdue him eventually.

Traci: I– I’m so sorry. What happened?

Alan: Well, I tried to get him back on medication, and then I began investigating inpatient facilities.

Ashley: What happened? He didn’t like that?

Alan: Yeah. He took it as a complete betrayal. We had a huge argument and he just– he ran off. I spent two years using private investigators trying to find him, but, uh… well, I began to realize it was becoming an obsession and unhealthy, so I let it go.

Traci: Not being able to help your brother, it must be so painful for you.

Alan: Yeah. There are times when I still feel like I failed him completely.

Ashley: Have you seen him since then?

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Alan: No, no. But since it seems you’ve met with martin recently in the bar, he’s obviously still around. Which also means that, uh, he’s keeping track of my connections.

Ashley: He’s keeping track of me. You didn’t live this strong,

Traci: Alan, why do you think he’s keeping track of your connections?

Alan: My phone. When I was in florence that week that ashley was here, I stupidly left it at my house and I guess martin got in and accessed my phone, maybe got a hold of my contacts.

Traci: Well, that would certainly explain why you remember having a phone conversation with alan.

Alan: It is possible that martin answered the phone pretending to be me and then went to go meet you.

Ashley: And then my picture probably popped up on your phone and that’s how he recognized me in the bar.

Alan: Yeah. But we have a mystery to solve. We have to get a better understanding of what could have caused your did.

Ashley: And that mystery has everything to do with your brother.

Alan: Well, we don’t know the extent of his involvement yet at this point, but right now my focus is you. And that is not gonna change.

Tessa: Well, I am gonna get back to work. I am just so glad to hear that harrison is doing well. Give him a hug for me.

Kyle: I will. Hm.

Mariah: Did you clock the look?

Kyle: Hard to miss.

Mariah: Yeah. I just feel like I’m asking the questions that need to be asked.

Kyle: Hm, but do they?

Mariah: I’m just trying to understand what’s going on here, kyle.

Kyle: Really? Because it sounds like you’re judging.

Mariah: No, no. Absolutely no judgment here. Of course, I think that claire deserves a second chance. I told her that myself.

Kyle: But?

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Mariah: I hate that I’m even saying this, but I feel for summer on this one. I mean, she’s so protective of harrison.

Kyle: And I’m not?

Mariah: I’m just saying, as aria’s mom, I would want the best possible candidate as a nanny for her. Maybe not someone whose aunt had just kidnapped my child.

Kyle: Mariah, the nanny was kidnapped too.

Mariah: And that makes it better?

Kyle: Okay. Okay. I get it. Summer questioned my judgment too.

Mariah: And look, this is nothing against claire, okay? I just– there’s– there’s a lot of young women out there who are qualified. You know, maybe not someone who’s just getting a grip on her new reality.

Kyle: You know, I’ve gotten to know claire. She has succeeded against all odds. Her strength, her honesty, her intense desire to do the right thing, that’s who I’m entrusting harrison with. You have to believe it. If I thought there was the slightest possible risk, I wouldn’t push for this.

Mariah: All of this admiration for claire… is there maybe something else going on?

Victoria: I’m sorry if you thought that I was being a–

Claire: A mom? I love it. And I do kind of know how you feel when I question you about dad now.

Victoria: Oh, about our intentions towards one another?

Claire: Something like that. When I asked you about dad, I wasn’t overstepping, was I?

Victoria: No. No, of course not. You’re– you’re my daughter. We can talk about anything, really. You could ask me anything. And I hope that you’re okay with me asking you questions.

Claire: Yes, I love our conversations. What you think about everything, what makes you laugh. This might sound kind of weird, but… somehow I feel like I’ve always known you. I feel like I’ve known you all my life. It’s kind of weird, though, ’cause we’ve only actually been family for a few months.

Victoria: It’s not– it’s not weird. It’s not weird. It’s just, you know, it’s that mother-daughter thing. It’s like the best thing in the whole world. And I, you know, I hope that you’ll always feel free to be open and honest with me about anything. Anything that’s on your mind.

Claire: Good, because I do have a question for you. Did dad really show up for me or was I just a good excuse for him to stop by to see you?

Cole: Hey, victor. You wanted to see me?

Victor: Cole. You got here rather quickly. I assume you were on the property somewhere.

Cole: At the tack house.

Victor: Yeah.

Cole: Victoria and i were eager to hear about claire’s first day on the new job. She knocked it out of the park.

Victor: Yeah. I saw claire earlier, I’m aware.

Cole: But I assume that you didn’t summon me here to talk about my daughter.

Victor: So, cole… I want to talk to you about your betrayal. Or do you think I’d forgotten? Hi. What’s your name?

Cole: I didn’t betray you, victor. I wanted to protect you, protect the family. From what might have happened if jordan were discovered in that cage downstairs.

Victor: I protect my family.

Cole: There’s nothing wrong with a little help from someone every once in a while.

Victor: So, you followed me in my own home. A home to which I had welcomed you.

Cole: I just hope that you can see that my actions were merely trying to repay you for your kindness.

Victor: You went behind my back. You were about to free jordan.

Cole: No, not free her, victor. To get her into a legitimate maximum security facility where she can’t hurt us anymore. And also, just equally as important, is so that you couldn’t be prosecuted for holding her prisoner.

Victor: Stop giving me excuses.

Cole: Michael and I were only trying to help.

Victor: For your information, I fired michael baldwin for his part in this.

Cole: Well, I– I’m really sorry to hear that. But you can’t fire me.

Victor: I can tell you to stay away from my family. And stay the hell away from my daughter.

Victoria: Your father, he couldn’t wait to hear about your first day as harrison’s nanny, so he was here for you.

Claire: And maybe you.

Victoria: Well, maybe. Maybe just a little bit. But he really was very concerned about how the jordan news would affect you, so he wanted to see for himself that you were okay.

Claire: I am. I worry about the impact on nikki, but other than that, jordan’s in the past. I feel strong. I’m so excited about our family. The future. That’s all I care about.

Kyle: Is that what you think? I’m crushing on the nanny? My son was just kidnapped. I am trying very hard to co-parent with summer and working with my mother is next level impossible. So why would you even go there?

Mariah: Uh, she’s pretty, smart, fun…

Kyle: I hired claire for harrison. My son feels safe around her. I couldn’t ask for anything more as a parent. So, do you have any other questions?

Mariah: Nope. Asked and answered.

Kyle: Hm.

Mariah: Kyle, I sincerely hope that claire is everything you’ve said. And that she’s a perfect fit for harrison.

Kyle: She is. As long as summer doesn’t change her mind.

Summer: Of course you don’t have any reason to worry about kyle and me.

Chance: Okay, I’m just making sure. ‘Cause I’m, uh, I’m pretty darn happy, I’m not gonna lie.

Summer: I am too. It’s really– it’s not that kind of jealousy. It’S… like the other day, I ran into kyle and harrison and claire here in the park and they had just gotten off the ferris wheel. And they were all laughing and having this great time.

Chance: You wanted to be a part of that?

Summer: Kyle told me later that harrison was so excited to go on the ferris wheel. That he wanted to invite claire along with him. Not me. Not mom. It was claire that he wanted to call.

Chance: And you’re starting to feel like you’re on the outside looking in. Well…

Alan: Do you remember anything else that happened with my brother that night?

Ashley: I don’t remember anything else! I’m sorry. Look, it’s just a complete blank.

Traci: Okay, alan, what are you thinking?

Alan: Well, given what martin can be like when he’s off his medication, I believe that something traumatic might’ve happened between him and ashley that night.

Ashley: Why wasn’t I afraid of you? I mean, if something traumatic happened and I thought you were him, then wouldn’t I be afraid of you?

Alan: Uh, I don’t know. I– I guess it depends on what trauma actually occurred.

Traci: But if you find that out, it will not only help ashley, it will also lead you back to your brother.

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Sally: Hi.

Nick: Hey.

Sally: Thank you for meeting with me.

Nick: Of course, anytime.

Sally: So, what’s going on?

Nick: Ah, you know, Newman family. There’s never a dull moment.

Sally: Yeah, yeah, Adam told me about them finding the… Jordan.

Nick: Yeah, it seems Jordan’s got more lives than a cat. So what’s up? What, uh, what’s on your mind?

Sally: Well… Okay, um…

Nick: You seem nervous.

Sally: Is it that obvious?

Nick: Sally, it’s me. Come on. You know you can talk to me about anything.

Sally: I do, yeah. It’s just that this is not gonna… It’s gonna be a very difficult conversation.

Nick: Oh. It’s one of those, huh?

Sally: Yeah.

Nick: All right, well… Let’s just get into it.

Sally: So I have some good news… And some bad news. Which one do you want first? ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

Tucker: So, all the names on that list are companies now under the Glissade umbrella. I would like you to contact the CEO of each of them. And tell them to cancel any current or upcoming meetings with Audra Charles.

Haley: Should I give a reason?

Tucker: Just tell them the order comes directly from me and… That Ms. Charles no longer has any association whatsoever with the company. Okay. Thank you. Game on, Audra.

Audra: No, this one looks like I’m gonna a funeral. Hmm. Not bad. This one says, trust me, I’m in charge. Forget about that deadbeat Tucker McCall.

Audra: This is Audra Charles. Yes, Mr. Lemaire. I’m so looking forward to our meeting tomorrow. How is your lovely wife, Danielle? Oh, I’m so pleased to hear. So, about tomorrow… What, you can’t? May I ask why? Tucker McCall did what? There must be some sort of misunderstanding. No, no, no, Mr. Lemaire. Let me try and work this out. Let’s keep that meeting on the– It’s– it’s a mistake. Okay, no. I– I understand. Goodbye. I see what you’re up to, Mr. McCall. And if you think you can get away with this, you’ve underestimated me again.

Ashley: I know I spoke with you that evening.

Alan: Well, it– it’s impossible, Ashley. I was not in Paris that week.

Ashley: I cannot be wrong about one of the few things I remember.

Alan: Okay, let– let’s just go back and, um…

Ashley: I am going back, Alan.

Traci: Okay, so– so you were leaving the bistro after Tucker stormed out.

Ashley: I told you this. I went for a walk and I called Alan. Clearly, you don’t believe me.

Alan: No, we’re just trying to piece this together, okay? The mind can play tricks with memories and moments at the best of times. And you– you were under a lot of duress. You took a big leap of faith, marrying Tucker, and then you saw it all unravel in a very short period of time.

Traci: Yes, yes, that’s true.

Ashley: Okay, then obviously, you think I’m wrong.

Traci: No, no, no. That’s not what you mean, is it, Alan.

Alan: Not at all. We’re just trying to piece this all together, okay? So, Ashley, after the bistro, do you remember where you went?

Ashley: I went for a walk, Alan.

Alan: Okay.

Ashley: I told you this.

Alan: All right, just imagine walking. Do you see yourself arriving anywhere or something like that?

Ashley: I stopped in at a bar and I had a glass of Bordeaux and I remembered how much you like Bordeaux, correct?

Alan: Yes.

Ashley: Okay, and that’s when I called you and I asked you to join me.

Alan: Um, did you talk to me or did you leave a message?

Ashley: Why are you testing me like this? Because you don’t believe me?

Alan: That is not my intention, I–

Ashley: You don’t think I’m telling you the truth, but I am. You and I were together that night. I know it happened.

Nick: So it’s a good news, bad news thing. All right, well, I’m gonna let you choose which one you wanna dig into.

Sally: Okay. So, Chelsea is taking a leave of absence from Marchetti to focus on Connor. And Summer wants me to fill in.

Nick: She does?

Sally: Yeah. Miracle, right?

Nick: Uh, yeah, I’m very surprised considering the issues you’ve had. But I’m happy for you. Um, also very proud of Summer for letting bygones be bygones.

Sally: Yeah.

Nick: I’m taking it this was the good news portion.

Sally: It is, yeah.

Nick: I guess the next question is what does this mean for your design company?

Sally: That is the bad news.

Nick: Yeah, kinda had a feeling that was it.

Sally: Look, I really tried to keep it going. I really did, but the current was always against us. We could just never find our footing.

Nick: And I’m sure it didn’t help that Dad wouldn’t fold your company into Newman Enterprises.

Sally: Yeah, I mean, though, that was probably for the best because Victor and I would’ve butted heads from the beginning. He’s never gonna trust me.

Nick: Yeah, I’m sorry about that, Sal.

Sally: But I will pay you back.

Nick: You don’t have to.

Sally: No, I promise. Every cent.

Nick: No, you don’t have to do that.

Sally: But Nick…

Nick: Sally, what I did was not a loan. It was an investment. And sometimes investments fail. That is the way the business world works.

Sally: Yes, I know. But you had faith in me and you put money behind that faith. And I can’t help feeling like I– I’m letting you down.

Traci: Ashley, it’s not because we don’t believe you. We’re just trying to help you remember.

Ashley: And I remember speaking with you that night, Alan. But you’re telling me that’s impossible because you were in Florence. So what am I doing? Am I just blocking everything out for some reason? What? What are you thinking?

Alan: I– I just– I had an idea.

Traci: About what, Alan?

Ashley: About how pointless it is to try to dig memories out of a black hole.

Traci: Ashley, don’t say that.

Alan: Do you remember the name of the bar?

Ashley: I don’t know.

Alan: Well, if we went back there, do you think maybe we could find it?

Ashley: What difference would it make? If I remember a name or whatever, it means I’m hallucinating or fantasizing. Maybe you should just go ahead and institutionalize me after all.

Traci: Ashley, stop it. That is not what’s going to happen. We came all this way to help you. We are going to get to the bottom of what’s going on with you. And quitting is not an option.

Alan: I think we should focus on that night. If you can recapture your memory of it, it might hold the key to everything.

Haley: I’ve called all the names on the list.

Tucker: Fantastic. Now, please book a meeting with the board of directors.

Haley: What’s the topic?

Tucker: The order of business is to officially and permanently remove Audra Charles from the board.

Audra: Yes, I understand. Uh, when can we reschedule? But I’ve been your point person from the beginning. Tucker McCall has never even seen your company. Let me guess. You’re cancelling the meeting. Cancelled. Cancelled. Cancelled! No, before you hang up and make a terrible mistake, I’d like to let you in on a little secret. As you may recall, Tucker McCall was recently exposed as having knowledge of a horrible scandal at his previous company. He hoped that little problem would go away, but it hasn’t. So, he’ll be stepping down as CEO of Glissade. I’ll be taking control of the company very soon. No matter what Tucker tells you. Yeah, that’s right. I’ll be the next CEO.

Nick: Sally, you didn’t let me down in any way, shape, or form.

Sally: Yeah, but I feel like I did. I came to you with all these stars in my eyes, and I–

Nick: You also came to me with a solid business plan, with a five-year projection of where you thought your company was going to be.

Sally: Which turned out to be nowhere.

Nick: Again, not your fault. Businesses fail. That’s what happens for a number of reasons. It could be the economy. It could just be bad timing. It could be because there’s a stubborn businessman who’s holding a grudge.

Sally: Yeah, well, one of Victor’s many legacies.

Nick: Let me ask you this. Did you give it everything you had?

Sally: Seven days a week.

Nick: Then you don’t owe anything to anyone. Especially me.

Sally: I still wanna pay you back.

Nick: Not gonna happen.

Sally: Nick, it is important to me.

Nick: Sally, I’m not taking your money. So, deal with it. What I want is for you to focus all of your talents and energy into Marchetti. And they’re gonna be very lucky to have you.

Sally: You’re amazing, Nick.

Nick: I mean, it’s kind of the rumor.

Sally: I mean it. Seriously, I mean, most exes, they wouldn’t be so generous or kind. Especially after the way things ended with us.

Nick: Well, I’m not one of those businessmen who hold a grudge.

Sally: You’re more than that. You’re a really great friend.

Nick: I am, uh, curious. Why did Summer agree to take you on at Marchetti?

Sally: Well, it didn’t take much convincing, actually. Um, it was more we had to get past our grudges, which she had some pretty legitimate ones against me. So once I let her get those off of her chest, including how I treated you…

Nick: She went there?

Sally: She did. Yeah, she did. And I– I almost let her have it.

Nick: Almost?

Sally: Mm-hmm, yes, but once I promised her that I would be on my best behavior, she offered me the job. Probably helps that it’s temporary, and that she has to get a line into production and– and lost her creative director. And I also get the feeling that she just has a lot on her plate and just really wanted one less thing to worry about.

Nick: It’s been a pretty rough time for her lately.

Sally: Yeah, I can only imagine. But I’m really thankful for the chance.

Nick: Well, I would say good luck, but I suspect you’re not gonna need it.

Sally: Thank you, Nick. For everything.

Nick: I’m always in your corner. No matter what, you don’t have to worry about that.

Nick: All right, bye.

Sally: Okay, bye. Okay…

Audra: Hello.

Sally: Bonjour.

Audra: Hey, Sally, what’s up?

Sally: Well, I don’t really wanna interrupt your croissants and champagne, but do you have a minute for some good news?

Audra: You have no idea how desperately I need that right now.

Sally: Well, you are speaking to the new creative director of Marchetti.

Audra: Shut up. Really? Wow, congratulations.

Sally: Thank you. Yeah, I mean, it’s just an interim position until Chelsea Lawson comes back, but hey, at least it’s a foot back in the fashion door.

Audra: Well, I am thrilled for you.

Sally: Thank you.

Audra: And forget interim. You’re gonna be running that place before long.

Sally: Yeah, well, I’m not gonna get too ahead of myself. I mean, I’m just really grateful for the shot. Ah, it doesn’t sound like things are going as well for you in Paris.

Audra: Ugh. Well, you know, just Tucker trying to scorch the earth and erase me from the company.

Sally: Can he legally do that?

Audra: He’s gonna give it his best effort, but I’m not gonna give up. I’ll never give him that satisfaction.

Tucker: Excuse me. Hey, Alan. How’s it going? Where’s…

Ashley: Let’s do this.

Alan: What, now?

Ashley: Yeah. I might not remember the name of the bar, but I think I can find it.

Alan: Well, uh, I mean, maybe we should do this fresh. We just had a long trip. I– I think we should do it in the morning.

Ashley: No, I don’t wanna sleep. I’m afraid of what might happen. Let’s go now.

Alan: You’re exhausted, Ashley, you need some rest. I mean, the more tired you are, the less likely you are to figure this out.

Ashley: Alan, you’ve been telling me for minutes that we need to do this. We need to get to the bottom of it, and now you’re trying to talk me out of it. What’s going on with you?

Alan: I’m only thinking about you, Ashley. I have no other agenda.

Ashley: Perfect. Then we’re gonna do this tonight. I’ll make coffee.

Traci: All right, what– what’s going on, Alan?

Alan: Traci, I just–

Traci: No, no, I saw your face when she said that she was with you that night. What are you thinking?

Alan: Uh, I’m thinking maybe her blackouts started earlier than we thought.

Traci: But you said that they were caused by some traumatic event.

Alan: Yes, that’s true.

Traci: And I thought we had already sort of agreed that the argument with Tucker was not that event. I mean, even Ashley says that it wasn’t what she thought at first, and the wait staff confirms it. So was the argument with Tucker the thing that caused the other personalities?

Alan: Uh, it’s possible, but it’s very, very unlikely.

Traci: Okay, then why would Ashley have a blackout that night? What happened to her that would shake her up so much?

Sally: Okay, you’re gonna have to catch me up on the latest between you and Tucker because you left for Paris before we had a chance to talk.

Audra: Well, we are officially, definitely done.

Sally: Well, yeah, I mean, that much I figured, but what about everything else?

Audra: I came to Paris to make that move on Glissade I told you about.

Sally: But how? I mean, doesn’t Tucker have complete control?

Audra: Well, I’m still a member of the board, so that gives me some leverage. Although I’m sure he’s trying to figure out a way to get rid of me there, too.

Sally: So what else can you do, then?

Audra: Use Tucker’s complete lack of people skills against him. You know, I’m the one who’s been meeting with these European hotshots doing all the hard work while Tucker stayed in the background. I’m the one they know. I’m the one they listen to.

Sally: But what happens when Tucker finds out what you’re up to?

Audra: Oh, he already knows. And he’s coming after me with everything he’s got.

Tucker: I don’t get it.

Haley: Do you need something?

Tucker: Oh, no, no. It’s nothing to do with you. I’m just– I ran into this person I know, this guy Alan, on the street earlier, and he completely ignored me. He seemed to lack any recognition of me whatsoever. Anyway, I think I’m gonna go for a walk, clear my head a little. You good?

Haley: I’m good.

Tucker: Good.

Audra: Look, I don’t believe this. You checked into the same hotel? Is this part of your plan to keep tabs on me for the rest of my life?

Tucker: Need I remind you that you’re the one who keeps inserting yourself into my orbit?

Audra: Only because you refuse to acknowledge my right to be a part of this company.

Tucker: You have no rights. And whatever rights you have are determined by me, and I’ve decided you have none. As of now, you don’t exist at Glissade.

Audra: Okay, if you think canceling my meetings is gonna stop me, you’re mistaken.

Tucker: You’re making a fool of yourself here.

Audra: And you keep forgetting. I know where you keep all your dirty laundry.

Tucker: I’m terrified.

Audra: You think you’ve got all your bases covered, Tucker, but you don’t.

Tucker: Well, if you’re referring to your position on the board of directors, that technicality will be solved momentarily.

Audra: Really?

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Audra: Do you think that they’re still gonna let you do that after I tell them what your plans are? To break all the companies down into small, bite-sized pieces, and then sell them off to the highest bidder. I know you told them that you wanted to grow their businesses, build them all up. Which we both know is a lie. I can show them what you’re really gonna do because I wrote your damn prospectus, Tucker. What? Have I finally gotten your attention?

Tucker: Okay, what’s it gonna take for you to back off?

Victor: But we were talking about that deal in Taiwan. What? Don’t you think it’s time… Huh? Uh, listen, I– I’ll call you back later. Bye. Hi, son. What brings you by?

Nick: I just wanted to come by and see how everybody’s doing. Where’s Mom?

Victor: She is at an outpatient session.

Nick: And she’s doing all right?

Victor: Yeah. Have a seat, son.

Nick: All right. I was just worried about how she’d… you know, take the news that Jordan was found alive.

Victor: Yeah. Well, I told her about that, and she, of course, was shocked. But you know, she knows that Jordan is now put away for good.

Nick: Let’s hope that’s true.

Victor: Well, I’ve seen the facility. Trust me, it’s like Fort Knox. Not gonna get out of that. No way. Let her rot in hell in there.

Nick: I don’t know. I guess I thought you’d be more relieved about that.

Victor: Gotta be honest with you, I’m a little worried about your brother Adam.

Nick: What’s going on with Adam? I know that he and Chelsea were flying out to see Connor. Have you heard from them? Did something happen?

Victor: Uh-uh. Not heard from them. And you just mentioned Connor. I’m worried about him, too.

Nick: Yeah. It’s awful, seeing your kid hurting and realizing there isn’t anything you can do to fix it.

Victor: Yeah.

Nick: We’ve both been there.

Victor: We certainly have, my boy. But, you know, Adam, I think, just had made wonderful progress. And I– I’m so proud of him. Didn’t you feel that he had made progress?

Nick: Yes. I can also admit that I was wrong to assume that it would never be possible.

Victor: Yeah, well, I’m afraid that this could– could crush him again, you know? Lead him back into darkness.

Audra: So, does this mean you’re finally giving up?

Tucker: I just wanna make this as painless for you as possible.

Audra: Yeah, don’t do me any favors.

Tucker: Would you like me to buy you out? In my opinion, that would be–

Audra: That is so sweet, Tucker. You’re always looking out for me.

Tucker: I’d make you a fair offer.

Audra: You still don’t understand, do you? What I want is for me to win and for you to lose, and I would like that to happen as quickly as possible.

Tucker: You’re gonna walk away with nothing.

Audra: Well, that remains to be seen.

Tucker: Why? Why so vindictive?

Audra: This has nothing to do with vengeance. Hey, that’s your game and your weakness.

Tucker: What is it you want?

Audra: I want Glissade. I want it all.

Ashley: I was just thinking to myself. What caused me to black out that night? You know?

Traci: We were just asking that same question ourselves.

Ashley: Okay, when I go back to that evening and I– I left Tucker in the bistro, I was angry with him and upset, but I wasn’t afraid of him or his rage. At that point, I still knew what had actually happened. I mean, it later became morphed into something more terrifying. So something must’ve happened that colored everything else after that.

Traci: That is such a brave and important realization.

Alan: Yeah, uh, the question is, when and why did the change take place?

Ashley: That’s what we’re gonna find out.

Traci: Are you absolutely sure that you’re ready to do this right now?

Ashley: I am. And I know you have every reason to doubt what I say and what I do, but I promise you, I am me. And those other personalities, they– they’re trying to protect me. They don’t want me to find out the truth, but I have to, and I have to do it now, because I know that I’m closer than ever to getting the answers.

Sally: Chloe. Hey.

Chloe: Hey back.

Sally: Look, I– I– I hate the way things ended last time we talked.

Chloe: Okay.

Sally: I want to apologize. And to let you know that I am starting work at Marchetti, and I will find a way to bring you in.

Chloe: Fat chance of that.

Sally: No, hey, if Summer could let me work for her, why not you?

Chloe: Because she needs you more than she needs me.

Sally: But what if I need you?

Chloe: Really? You mean that?

Sally: Yeah, I miss you.

Chloe: Well, it hasn’t been that long.

Sally: And I– I do miss you giving me a hard time about Adam.

Chloe: Well, I would gladly do that, even if we aren’t speaking. I mean, I can send you daily emails.

Sally: Seriously, how am I supposed to do this job without my best partner? And my best friend.

Chloe: You know, I’ve been trying to think of an excuse to call you, but…

In unison: Stubborn.

Chloe: It hurts to have to close our business. Even though I know deep down it is the right thing to do. And I took that out on you. And I’m really sorry.

Sally: And I’m really sorry for not being more sensitive and seeming like I was throwing my new job in your face.

Chloe: I really am happy for you. You know, you are going to knock them dead at Marchetti. Summer is so lucky to have you.

Sally: Thank you. But in the end, it’s just a job. And they come and go. But good friends… good friends are forever.

Nick: Dad, I think you’re wrong about Adam.

Victor: You do?

Nick: Yeah. The situation with Connor is tough, but… I think instead of breaking Adam, I think this is gonna make him stronger.

Victor: Surprised to hear you say that.

Nick: I’ve been watching him, you know. The way he handles things now. Particularly when things aren’t going his way. Instead of burning everything down the way he’s done in the past, he just sort of takes a step back, listens. I give Sally the credit for that.

Victor: Well, I have a different opinion about that, but, you know…

Nick: Look, I know you don’t like Sally, but can you just admit that they’re good for each other?

Victor: Let’s just agree to disagree about Sally. What’s far more important is what actually warms my heart, is that the bond between you and your brother’s growing stronger.

Nick: Yeah, I never thought it was possible.

Victor: You know, he craves your approval more than anyone’s.

Nick: Well, I don’t know if I’d go that far, but we’re in a good place. And this thing with Connor is just– I mean, it’s the worst. I’ve told him repeatedly, you know, if there’s anything I can do to help, he just has to ask.

Victor: You know, I sometimes never thought that I’d see the day where you and Adam began to respect each other. Really, it makes a big difference in my heart, okay? I know that if we as a family stand together, nothing would bother us. We’d conquer anything.

Tucker: So you intend to take over Glissade from me?

Audra: That’s right.

Tucker: Sure. Piece of cake.

Audra: I’m not saying it’s gonna be easy. I know you have all your guns pointed in my direction. But I’m not gonna be intimidated, and in the end, I’ll win for one simple reason.

Tucker: And what’s that?

Audra: I want it more than you.

Tucker: I think you’ve clearly shown that you don’t know what it is I truly want it. And how hard I’m willing to fight for it.

Audra: Glissade was nothing more than a rebound play for you. You struck out at Chancellor-Winters. You struck out at Jabot. So this was supposed to be your consolation prize. Oh, and it was all gonna be for Ashley.

Tucker: So, uh, just the other day when, uh– when Ashley came to me and yet again tried to convince me that she and I belong together, and I turned her down flat without hesitation. Because despite all this I love you. Was I lying to myself? Maybe you’re the one engaged in self-deception.

Audra: Am I? You came up with the idea to pour new life into Glissade with Ashley. Then you try to reboot it to try to prove something to Ashley. Okay, I don’t have any of that baggage weighing me down. For me, it’s just about the company. You know, if you were a decent ex-partner, you’d just let me have it. Your obsession is still with Ashley, and that will never change. Which is fine with me because she clearly needs you much more than I ever will.

Traci: So, Ashley, this is the fifth bar we’ve been to. You sure you don’t wanna just call it a night? Ashley?

Ashley: This is it.

Alan: Are you sure?

Ashley: Yeah, I’m positive.

Alan: Well, what– what do you remember?

Ashley: We sat right over there.

Alan: Okay. Um, what else?

Ashley: Okay, um… I called you, you joined me, we had a glass of Bordeaux, and I was wearing the same thing I had worn when I was at the bistro with Tucker. So that means that whatever happened had to be that same night.

Alan: Uh, all right, but do you remember any part of the conversation we had, or…?

Ashley: Because you don’t remember because you weren’t there.

Alan: Look, Ashley, let’s– let’s just try to get through this, okay? Just remember as best as you can.

Ashley: All right, it wasn’t anything terrible or intense. Uh, I told you about Tucker’s ultimatum. I realized that I couldn’t separate from my family or the company, and you were indignant on my behalf. You completely supported my decision. We had another glass of wine, I think. And then…

Alan: Yeah, and then what– what– what else? What happened?

Ashley: I don’t know.

Traci: Ashley, try, try. You’re so close.

Ashley: It’s just a blank.

Alan: Okay, well, I think we should take this table because, um, there’s something we should discuss.

Chloe: You know, I do miss the fashion world, but I don’t know. I– I think you’re being overly optimistic about Summer bringing me in at Marchetti.

Sally: Hey, let me handle that part.

Chloe: I burned a really big bridge.

Sally: Yeah, well, I torpedoed that same bridge, and Summer still brought me back. Yes, she will probably have me on a short leash, but since hell was already frozen over, we might as well take a shot.

Chloe: Thank you.

Sally: Well, it hasn’t happened yet. So thank me afterward.

Chloe: Yeah, but I just– you know, I really appreciate it even being asked. And I’m even happier that I have my friend back.

Sally: We’re a team, remember? We work better together. And we will convince Summer that it is a smart, creative move to hire us both. But you have to be all in.

Chloe: I can do that.

Sally: All right. Let’s do this. Okay…

Tucker: Hey, Ashley. Uh, I know you’re in Paris. And as it happens, I’m in Paris, too. Actually, no, um… As luck would have it, I ran into your friend Alan on the street, but he acted like I was a complete stranger, no recognition of me whatsoever. I just hope that doesn’t mean that… Well, anyway, I hope everything is working out for you and, uh, that you’re find the answers you’re looking for. Bye.

Alan: Let’s get back to the time you called me to meet me here.

Ashley: Alan, I called you. You joined me. We had some wine.

Alan: Okay, what else do you remember?

Ashley: What is going on with you? Because obviously something is.

Alan: I’m just concerned, all right? A friend of mine says she met me here during the week I wasn’t even in the country.

Ashley: It’s something more, and I’ve been sensing it all evening. What’s going on?

Traci: I have, too, Alan. Please, look, we came all this way for the truth. We put our entire trust in you. Don’t hold anything back from us now, please.

Alan: Okay. You say you called me to meet me here. Have a glass of wine together. But the truth is, Ashley, I’ve never been in this bar before in my life.

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Summer: I’ve heard, um, some buzz about a deal between jabot and jasper foley, is that confirmed?

Kyle: Uh, the details are still being ironed out, but it’s in the works.

Summer: That’s major, he’s a legend.

Kyle: It will be a significant asset. The licensing of his products is in our best interest.

Summer: Yeah, of course, nobody could think otherwise.

Kyle: Well, you may be surprised.

Summer: What does that mean?

Kyle: They haven’t called.

Summer: What?

Kyle: Claire and harrison haven’t called because everything’s fine, so don’t worry.

Summer: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m checking my phone for work messages.

Kyle: Hmm, right.

Summer: It’s her, it’s claire. Something’s obviously wrong.

Jack: Hi.

Nikki: Oh, jack. Thank you for meeting me on such short notice.

Jack: I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your text right away. I was in the middle of something.

Nikki: Oh, I hope I didn’t take you away from something important at jabot.

Jack: No, no, no. It was personal, nothing business. It’s all been settled now.

Nikki: I can read you better than you think. What’s going on?

Victor: Hello, diane.

Diane: Victor, what a surprise.

Victor: Were you trying to hide from me?

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Kyle: Don’t panic. Claire sent a photo.

Summer: It’s harrison with the caterpillars.

Kyle: He wanted her to tell us they’re still, quote, “munching along”.

Summer: Look at the way that he’s pointing at them.

Kyle: Like one of the price is right models. You feel better?

Summer: I’m just so glad that harrison’s okay. After everything that he’s been through, he’s still himself.

Kyle: He’s resilient. Thank god for that. It’s amazing how just a picture of him can turn my whole day around.

Summer: I know, right? I didn’t even know what that was like before harrison came along.

Kyle: Yeah, so, clearly, he and claire are having fun. So, we can stop worrying.

Summer: It was nice of her to message us.

Kyle: Does this mean you’ve changed your mind about claire? Do you feel better about claire being harrison’s nanny?

Claire: There were so many. That was so cool.

Harrison: I know. Did they like it?

Claire: Yeah, I think your parents really appreciated the update. That was so thoughtful. Hey, you know, we could start a log to keep track of the caterpillar’s progress.

Harrison: Have you ever seen a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

Claire: In fact, I have. There were caterpillars in the backyard where I grew up, and I watched them build their cocoons. And then, I waited. And I waited.

Harrison: Waiting is hard.

Claire: You’re telling me. I was worried the day was never gonna come or that I would miss it. And then one day, I was sitting outside when I had just about given up, and I heard crunch, crunch, crunch. So, I turned around, and then I saw it. A butterfly made its way out, and then took off flying through the sky.

Harrison: Wow!

Claire: Yeah, it’s pretty cool, isn’t it? I mean, they start out just crawling around, and then they go to sleep for a really long time. And then, one day, they’ve grown wings, and they can fly. It’s a metamorphosis.

Harrison: A meta-what?

Claire: Metamorphosis. It means change. I feel really hopeful when I see something like that. You know, you start off as one thing, and then you become something else.

Harrison: You’re so lucky. Daddy said I have to be patient.

Claire: Well, good things come to those who wait. Or so I’ve been told.

Harrison: I hope it happens. Then we can see the butterflies together.

Claire: Yeah!

Jack: First, tell me why you reached out. What’s going on? Did you feel the urge to drink?

Nikki: Oh, no, no. Just the opposite. I was calling to share some news with you, but it starts off bad.

Jack: Okay, I’ll brace myself.

Nikki: Jordan has been found. Alive.

Jack: Wait, she survived the fall into the river? She can’t be in very good shape. Please tell me she hasn’t hurt anyone else.

Nikki: No, no. She’s in custody, locked up in a maximum security.

Jack: Good. How are you dealing with that news?

Nikki: Well, it was quite a shock. I would rather she be gone for good.

Jack: Yeah, given what she did to harrison and claire, that makes two of us.

Nikki: The last time I got news like this, it drove me straight to the bottle. But this time, I didn’t feel the need.

Jack: So what do you think was different this time?

Nikki: Well, I had my outpatient session earlier, and I shared at a meeting. I’m just feeling more grounded than I have been.

Jack: Wonderful. It’s real progress. Thank you for sharing that progress with me.

Nikki: I put a lot on you. I thought it would be nice for you to hear something good for a change.

Jack: I’m very proud of you.

Nikki: So, at this moment, I am stable enough to hear what you clearly don’t wanna tell me.

Jack: When you asked for my help earlier, I immediately, automatically said yes.

Nikki: This is about you being my sponsor?

Jack: Yes. I’ve given that idea some more thought.

Nikki: Because of the lengths you went to save me that night, I completely understand. Are you trying to tell me that you can no longer be my sponsor?

Victor: Your husband put my wife in danger. He, um… spent the night with her. In her hotel room, he got drugged up and she got sloshed. What’s your opinion about that?

Diane: Well, it was– it was a complicated night, but jack ended up in more danger than nikki. I mean, he passed out. She didn’T.

Victor: So he told you about all that?

Diane: Yes, we don’t keep secrets.

Victor: So you knew where he was all night, and you knew that he took pills and acted like an idiot?

Diane: Jack had his reasons. He– he wanted to get nikki to go to rehab.

Victor: He could’ve killed them both.

Diane: Victor, he did what he thought was best in the moment.

Victor: Let’s recapitulate this. Your husband spends all night with my wife in a hotel suite. He takes pills, gets all hopped up, she is sloshed. And you don’t think that’s a betrayal? Uhhh.

Summer: Don’t push me.

Kyle: That’s not what I’m doing.

Summer: You are. I– I just saw an adorable photo of our son. You are taking advantage of my warm and fuzzy mood.

Kyle: Okay, forget I said anything.

Summer: Look, yes. Fine. I would like to let go of my mistrust of claire. But it takes time.

Kyle: I see you’re trying. I appreciate it. I know it’s hard for you.

Summer: I know it’s not all about me. After harrison’s kidnapping, he deserves to be around somebody that makes him feel safe and secure. And who makes him smile. And claire does that.

Kyle: And if you have doubts, just take a look at this happy kid.

Summer: Okay. I will try to embrace your certainty. Just give me a little breathing room, okay?

Kyle: Will do.

Summer: Gosh. All right, now that we have proof that our son is okay, should we maybe stop slacking off and head to work?

Kyle: Do we have to?

Summer: Is there something that you’re avoiding at the office? Wait, whatever happened between you and your mom, did you smooth all of that over?

Kyle: Definitely not. It’s bad. It’s tense. Awkward. She thinks I’m undermining her.

Summer: Are you?

Kyle: My skill set is stronger than hers. I one-up her without even trying. If she was actually on top of everything, this wouldn’t happen.

Summer: I don’t disagree with you. Look, as long as you’re not making underhanded moves behind her back, you should be fine. Kyle? Are you? What have you done?

Diane: Jack was in that hotel suite to stop your wife from drinking. He wanted to do whatever it took to get nikki sober.

Victor: He could’ve killed my wife. All because of his desperate need to act like a hero.

Diane: Well, it was a calculated move on jack’s part. I– I think what he did was selfless.

Victor: You really believe that? You’re trying to convince yourself. If I were you, diane. I’d take a very close and cold and hard look at the man you married to before he ruins your future.

Jack: Believe me, I do not take this decision lightly. I wish I could stay on as your sponsor, but I have to accept that this impacts you and my family.

Nikki: Of course. Family first. Kyle and diane need to know that you’re safe.

Jack: Diane was terrified by what I did. Not just staying out all night, but finding out I was with you and that I overdosed.

Nikki: I’m surprised she’s still speaking to me.

Jack: No, she’s happy that you found help. She is devastated by my choices.

Nikki: It was awful for me to see you like that. I’m sure it was equally devastating for her to hear about it.

Jack: She thinks it’s gonna happen again, and I tried to reassure her, but as you know, we addicts cannot guarantee anything.

Nikki: True. Now, jack, I just wanna ask you one more time. Please be honest. Have you really not been tempted to take any pills since that night?

Jack: I will admit it was a heady experience. But no, I have not had another pill. I’ve gone to meetings. I’ve gotten in touch with myself. I’ve tried to be as honest with myself as I can be, and…

Nikki: And what do you find?

Jack: I don’t wanna take that risk again. I’ve got too much to lose.

Nikki: Well, I’m glad you have your priorities straight. I did not, until you snapped me out of my self-pity and self-hatred.

Jack: Yeah, I knew that wasn’t you in the moment. I knew that was your addiction talking.

Nikki: You risked your sobriety and life to save mine, and I will be forever indebted to you. My god, what does it say about me that I would do it all again in a heartbeat?

Nikki: And that is why you can’t be my sponsor. It’s not fair to you or your family or diane. Funny, there was a time I would’ve been happy to cause some trouble for her.

Jack: Yeah, I remember it well.

Nikki: But to be honest, I owe her a debt of gratitude also. I mean, she let you be my sponsor, and she was surprisingly accepting. Please don’t feel guilty about this. I will find another sponsor. And you will always remain my dearest friend. Slowing my cancer from growing

Kyle: Jasper foley agreement. My mother was the person who worked on it initially.

Summer: And then what happened?

Kyle: I closed the deal without her input, and when she found out about it, she told me not to finalize it.

Summer: Because you went behind her back.

Kyle: It’s a good deal. It’s fiscally responsible. The only reason it hasn’t progressed is because of her fragile ego.

Summer: Kyle, I know you don’t wanna hear this, but your mom is technically your boss. If you did that with any other superior…

Kyle: No, I get it. I get it. I just hoped that she would see that I was doing what was best for the company, that I’m capable of more.

Summer: Look, I know that jabot is your world. I’ve seen how much time and energy and effort you’ve poured into its success. Jack should see that. So should diane.

Kyle: I just hope she doesn’t destroy the deal because she’s upset with me. Who knows what she’ll do.

Summer: Your mother is unpredictable.

Kyle: You have anything else you wanna add to the subject?

Summer: You know how I feel about your mom. She abandoned you as a child and repeatedly put herself first. As a mom, that makes me angry. And as someone who still cares about you, I don’t like it at all.

Kyle: Thanks for that. I appreciate the support.

Summer: You know, it’s ironic.

Kyle: Hmm.

Summer: A lot of the issues in our marriage were because of my distrust of diane. And now you’re feeling the way that I did.

Kyle: I love my mom. But I’m starting to see things about her differently.

Summer: Just be careful. Don’t lose sight of your ultimate goal.

Kyle: Thanks for the advice.

Summer: Thanks for not pushing me about claire.

Kyle: We have a pretty good kid, don’t we?

Summer: He’s the best.

Kyle: Hmm.

Summer: And he’s gonna be okay.

Kyle: Yeah, we’ll make sure of it.

Jack: Even if I’m not your sponsor, we could still go to meetings together.

Nikki: I would like that.

Jack: Promise me you’ll stay in contact.

Nikki: You do the same.

Jack: Yeah. Well, if there’s any upside to this, victor will be happy.

Nikki: I have a confession to make. I didn’t tell him that I asked you to be my sponsor again.

Jack: Gee, I wonder why.

Nikki: Oh, he would’ve come around.

Jack: About you, maybe. Not me. No, when you went away to rehab, he came to visit and he was out for blood. No, he warned me in no uncertain terms to stay away from you.

Nikki: I’m sure he’s calmed down since then.

Jack: About me, I don’t think so. No, he hasn’t forgiven me. I think he’s gonna hold this against me for a long time.

Nikki: Well, that would be wrong of him. Our spouses may not understand what we lived through that night. But we do.

Victor: There was a time when you and I were on the same side, right?

Diane: Yes, we were. But our marriage ended when you left me for nikki.

Victor: I used to admire you. You know, you were tough, you were savvy. Took no bull, you were a survivor.

Diane: And yet when i returned to town alive, a lot of people weren’t pleased, including you.

Victor: Because no one understood, including me, why you turned to jack abbott. He’s weak. You, on the other hand, are a viper.

Diane: Well, there’s the victor that I know.

Victor: So you allowed jack to defang you. He took power away from you. And your son is in the process of doing the same. I used to admire you, respect you. Now I pity you.

Michael: I’m sorry I’m late. I was getting a status update on jordan. All good.

Victor: I have no time for this, okay?

Michael: When you said that you wanted to meet, I was hoping we could, uh, grab a drink, clear the air.

Victor: There’s no need.

Michael: Victor, I know you’re displeased about how things turned out with jordan, that cole and I stepped in and undercut your plans, but–

Victor: Let me tell you something, michael baldwin. You betrayed me. You’re fired.

Michael: Seems I’m out of a job. Wanna buy me a drink? Looking for a smarter way to mop?

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Sally: Summer, hi.

Summer: Sally.

Sally: Getting some fresh air?

Summer: Yeah. I mean, it’s a beautiful day, right? I guess the traveling carnival’s not here anymore. Did you get a chance to go to that?

Sally: No. No. Been there, done that. Did you take harrison?

Summer: He– he loved it. He loved the rides, the candy.

Sally: Yeah, I bet connor would’ve loved it, too.

Summer: I’m sorry he wasn’t here for it. I hope that chelsea and adam’s visit with him goes well.

Sally: Yeah, me too. I mean, you know, they’ve all had a really rough time with it, and adam’s been a wreck. But, you know, he just– is doing his best to be there for connor.

Summer: I’m sure adam leans on you a lot.

Sally: Yeah, but, you know, I want to be there for him, so…

Summer: It can be hard to be the supportive one. Though I don’t imagine being adam’s girlfriend is very easy.

Sally: We have had our challenges, but we are great. And right now, connor comes first. And I support that completely. You know, he adores connor, and I just wanna do what I can to, you know, get him through this.

Summer: That’s very mature of you. And perceptive.

Sally: Two things you normally don’t associate with me.

Summer: Look, I have reason to doubt your sincerity.

Sally: Can’t argue with that.

Summer: Sally, look, I assume you’re aware that chelsea suggested you take over for her at marchetti while she’s on leave?

Sally: Mm-hmm. Yeah, I am.

Summer: Look, from a business standpoint, it does make sense. You’ve got the fashion experience, you have knowledge of the brand.

Sally: But the fact that it’s me, that’s the sticking point, right?

Summer: You and i working together? Yeah, it’s kind of hard to imagine how that would go. But look, I do think it warrants a discussion.

Sally: Yeah, yeah, okay, let’s– let’s talk.

Diane: Here’s to being schooled by victor newman.

Michael: I’d say being bludgeoned with a hammer would be a more accurate description.

Diane: So, what did you do for him to be so angry at you?

Michael: Well, I can’t exactly get into details. Let’s just say I disobeyed orders.

Diane: Wow, it must’ve been some orders. Pretty bad for him to fire you.

Michael: This isn’t the first time I’ve been fired by victor newman. And I don’t anticipate that it will be the last.

Diane: I mean, what is the deal with that guy? Why does he wield so much control? Why is whatever victor says considered gold?

Michael: You two were having a very intense conversation when I walked in. Leave an impact?

Diane: I just hate that he gets to me. I mean, I should know better.

Michael: Let me guess. He did that victor thing where he says something horribly disparaging that somehow rings true.

Diane: Yes. He wanted to talk to me because he is angry at jack for just something that he did to try to help nikki.

Michael: What, as her sponsor?

Diane: Yes. He says that what jack did was reckless and dangerous and he blames jack for putting nikki at risk.

Michael: And how did you see it? This thing jack did.

Diane: Same way victor does. Of course, I couldn’t admit that. But I– I find myself siding with victor on this.

Kyle: Sorry to interrupt. Just wanted to check on how it’s going.

Harrison: Oh, hey, dad.

Nikki: Hey, big guy. Victor. I didn’t expect to see you here.

Victor: How are you doing? I’m alright.

Claire: You know what? Harrison, why don’t we, uh, why don’t we go play?

Victor: Now harrison, you better come back down again because I’m a cookie monster. I’m gonna eat all of them.

Claire: Let’s go.

Harrison: We have to come back.

Claire: Yeah, we will.

Kyle: Well.

Victor: These are good.

Kyle: I take it you are here for the cookies.

Victor: Hmm.

Kyle: Maybe a little something more?

Victor: I came by to deliver some news about jordan.

Kyle: Did they find her body?

Victor: My security team found her on the banks of the garewood river. She was still alive. And they put her into custody.

Kyle: Um, well, we– we have to increase security here. And– and for harrison, look, jordan can’t get to him again.

Victor: Well, don’t worry about that, okay? I would make absolutely certain that does not happen.

Kyle: Look, with all due respect, I don’t wanna underestimate her. She’s gotten out before.

Victor: Not gonna get out now. She’s in a maximum security prison. And I will make absolutely certain that nothing will happen to harrison.

Kyle: Thank you. Now, may I ask, who else knows? Because I was just with summer, she clearly doesn’T. She’s going to be freaked out. Does claire know?

Victor: Well, claire was shocked when I told her. But, um, I intend to talk about this with summer later.

Kyle: Would you mind if I was the one who told her?

Victor: No, of course not. So kyle, how do you– how do you like working at jabot?

Kyle: Um, yeah, things are great, thanks.

Victor: Yeah? Aren’t you now working under both of your parents? How’s that going?

Kyle: Um, we’re, uh, making it work.

Victor: Oh, yeah? Must be hard to take orders from your mother. You should be in her position, you know that.

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Michael: Jack took pills? Pills, after all these years. And he overdosed.

Diane: Emt’s were called.

Michael: Yeah, well, he’s taking one hell of a risk.

Diane: Yeah, I just– just don’t get it. Why he would gamble with his addiction like that, and his life.

Michael: Well, really, diane, you might not wanna be reminded of this, but… nikki and jack, they go way back. I mean, they have a long, long-standing relationship. And if one were to look at it through that lens, one might understand why he would go to such an extreme for her.

Diane: Well, that doesn’t sit well with victor.

Michael: Nor with you, by the looks of it.

Diane: Yeah. I, uh, I told jack that if he was gonna be nikki’s sponsor again, that I would walk away from our marriage. And then he backed down.

Michael: Wow. That’s quite a bluff.

Diane: Yeah. I did what I needed to do. For myself, and for jack.

Michael: Would you have done it? Walked away from the marriage? From the man you’ve wanted all these years?

Diane: I can’t live in fear of another night like that. When– when he doesn’t come home. When– when the outcome could’ve been so much worse.

Michael: Well, you better be prepared.

Diane: For what?

Michael: I mean, jack may have changed his mind about sponsoring nikki. But, um… he may resent you for putting him in that position. Remember… they have a profound relationship.

Diane: All right, michael. Nikki might be jack’s friend. But I’m his wife. And I would like to think that his love for me is more than his concern for her.

Summer: Obviously, you and i have a very… complicated history when it comes to marchetti.

Sally: Yes, there is no excuse for what I did. Working with tara to blackmail you into leaving town. Although it did lead you to running marchetti, so…

Summer: It’s not easy for me to trust you.

Sally: I get it. Really. And I– I regret what I did. I’m so sorry.

Summer: And then there’s everything with my dad. How you chose adam over him. You really, really hurt him, sally.

Sally: Look, it makes sense why you wouldn’t want me to work at your company. But I’m not gonna apologize to you for my personal life, if that’s what you’re asking.

Summer: Okay, hang on. Look, you did push me out of jabot. But… I have to admit, I’m grateful for how everything worked out. I moved to italy. Kyle and I got married. I… became harrison’s stepmom.

Sally: So not all bad.

Summer: No. And being at marchetti gave me this opportunity to lead. And that has kept me grounded through a lot of changes in my life. Moving back home, everything with my mom and my marriage ending. This company is very important to me.

Sally: I get that. I’ve loved having my own companies to run.

Summer: But it doesn’t mean that I don’t want a life outside of that. And I do want the same thing for my employees. That’s why when chelsea came to me and asked for time off to be there for connor, of course I said yes. I really want marchetti to be a place where everybody’s needs are met, so that their talents can flourish.

Sally: I’m sorry, I’m probably sticking my foot in my mouth again. But that… seems different for you.

Summer: Well… I’m not the same person I was when you first met me.

Sally: Neither am I.

Summer: Look, I can’t just forget everything that you’ve done to me. And I wouldn’t expect anything less than your best behavior at marchetti.

Sally: And you shouldn’T.

Summer: Look, sally, I have been through hell lately, so I really don’t have the time or the energy to hold a grudge anymore. You have the credentials. I’m told you’re available.

Sally: Yeah, free as a bird.

Summer: If you want the job, on an interim basis, it’s yours.

Kyle: My father wanted my mother in the co-ceo position, and I respect his choice.

Victor: Er. Oh. Wouldn’t you wanna be in charge someday?

Kyle: Well, doesn’t everyone wanna move up?

Victor: Yeah. Well, kyle, I don’t blame you if you have visions of taking over the company. You know, of all the abbots I’ve known, you’re the closest to what john abbott was like. Calm, steady.

Kyle: Wow, that’s quite the compliment.

Victor: Don’t ever underestimate your own potential.

Kyle: I won’T. I promise you that.

Victor: Okay, bye. Nice to see you, kyle.

Kyle: Thanks for coming by, victor.

Victor: I’m sure you will take care of things.

Kyle: Yes, sir. I will.

Victor: You have a nice day.

Kyle: Yeah, you get home safe.

Claire: Harrison is worn out. We had a very busy day. You saw the caterpillars?

Kyle: Yes, I did.

Claire: Is everything all right? Did– did victor say something to upset you?

Diane: I just saw victor’s car pulling out of the driveway. What did he want?

Kyle: Uh, victor came by to tell me that they found jordan. She’s alive. But in custody.

Diane: Oh, my god. I can’t believe she survived.

Kyle: Um, victor said he already told you.

Claire: He did. He wanted to tell the family himself. He’s certain that we don’t need to worry about her anymore.

Diane: Well, I hope so. For everyone’s sake.

Kyle: Are you just coming from the office?

Diane: Oh, no, no. I had some, um, outside meetings. I– I haven’t been– I haven’t been in yet.

Kyle: Hmm, outside meetings? With who?

Diane: There it is again.

Kyle: What?

Diane: Oh, that judging tone of yours. What’s the problem, kyle? Are you looking for new ways to disparage my job performance? When migraine strikes,

Sally: I would be honored to be the interim creative director at marchetti. Thank you.

Summer: You’re welcome. Don’t let me down.

Sally: I won’T. I won’T. And I am ready to hit the ground running. Although, I– I really don’t wanna bother chelsea right now with any questions.

Summer: Agreed. I think that’s for the best.

Sally: Okay, so, um… if you don’t mind, I would really like to come by the office. You know, whenever works for you. To, you know, see where you’re at with the line, see what’s needed. Maybe speak to some of the staff. Is there a problem?

Summer: Um… no. Everything’s fine. Um, I actually… have some time right now. Should we get to work?

Nikki: Hello.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart. How did your session go?

Nikki: Very well. I feel strong and positive.

Victor: Uh-huh. Now, have you thought about a new sponsor? Can’t be jack abbott. He fell off the damn wagon.

Nikki: Actually, I did ask jack if he could continue as my sponsor.

Victor: I don’t get it. After what he put you through?

Nikki: Well, don’t worry. He turned me down.

Victor: Really?

Nikki: Yeah, I think it’s just been too taxing for him and diane. I can’t blame her. If I were in her shoes, I would probably feel the same way.

Victor: How could you even consider this?

Nikki: Jack has been a tremendous help to me as a friend and as a sponsor, and I will continue to rely on him.

Victor: No! You can’t go back to him. I don’t want you anywhere near that guy.

Claire: I’m gonna go check on harrison.

Kyle: You know, mom, why do you always assume the worst of me? I was just curious if you were having a meeting with the accounting team.

Diane: Sure you were.

Kyle: You know, I just wanna stay in the loop on top of things. Most companies would value that in their coo.

Diane: Well, most coo’s wouldn’t constantly be questioning their ceo. When is this gonna stop, kyle?

Jack: What’s going on here?

Diane: Nothing, nothing. Uh, did you talk to nikki?

Jack: I did. It’s done. I’m no longer nikki’s sponsor. So somebody wanna tell me what I just walked in on?

Kyle: There’s nothing. Nothing at all. Everything is fine.

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Mariah: All of this admiration for claire. Is there maybe something else going on?

Audra: This has nothing to do with vengeance. That’s your game and your weakness.

Tucker: What is it you want?

Audra: I want glissade. I want it all.

Ashley: Am I creating some kind of a psychosis? Am I delusional? What is happening?

Alan: No, I think it happened exactly as you say. It just didn’t happen with me. I believe you spent the evening with, uh… my brother.

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[ Knock on door ]

[ Knocking continues ]

Tucker: Audra? If you’re in there, please open up.

[ Audra sighs ]

Audra: What the hell are you doing here, tucker?

Tucker: I could ask you the same question, couldn’t I?

Alan: Thank you.

[ Alan exhales ]

Traci: Ashley, you okay?

Ashley: Yeah, it just feels strange to be back.

Traci: Strange how?

Ashley: I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t sure if maybe one of my other personalities was here and did something to the apartment, but it does seem to be pretty much the same way as it was when I left it. Then again, I guess something could’ve happened and I just don’t have access to it, right?

Alan: Well, that’s what we’re here to find out. But just take our time, okay?

Traci: Look, it was a really long flight and I bet you spent most of it worrying. You must be exhausted.

Ashley: Yeah, I think I’ll go freshen up.

Alan: That’s a good idea.

Traci: Well, I– I think it’s going okay. Do you? I mean, she seems a little nervous, but that’s understandable in the circumstances.

Alan: Yeah, of course, she’d be on edge coming here, not knowing what to expect, but hopefully being in her own apartment will bring her some comfort and make it safe enough for her to unravel what happened.

Traci: It must be just terrifying to realize that you’ve got alternate personalities vying for control.

Alan: Yeah, and that’s clearly a shock she’s still processing.

Traci: But this is our ashley with us. I’m– I’m convinced that this is my sister here with us.

Alan: No, I agree. I saw no sign of any of the other personalities coming out.

Traci: So, what is your game plan? I mean, now that we’re all here, what do we do?

Ashley: We need to get out of here and fast before it’s too late.

Claire: It’s hard to decide. I’m starting a new job today and I want to take some treats to make a good impression. It’s for a kid, so you can’t go wrong with brownies, right? I’ll take three. Actually, sorry, hold on. He can’t eat those for breakfast. Maybe muffins? Um, no, muffins would be a huge disappointment. Brownies it is. He can have them after lunch.

Kyle: No, that’s it, buddy. Oh, straighten up a little bit. Just watch where you’re going. Oh, look at that boy riding a bike. He picked it up pretty quickly.

Summer: Maybe a little too quick– harrison, be careful.

Kyle: Well, today’s a big day for all of us.

Summer: Yeah, it’s a little nerve-wracking. At least it is for me.

Kyle: I’m really proud of you, summer.

Summer: I don’t need you to be proud of me, kyle. I need you to be right about claire.

Harrison: Mommy, daddy, look at me. I’m going fast.

Summer: Okay, maybe a little too fast, sweetie. Can you slow down?

Kyle: Good job, buddy. Okay, it’s time to come in and wash up for breakfast, okay?

Summer: Put your bike in the garage first.

Jack: Turns out that grandson of ours has some skills. He picked up that bicycle riding thing without a hitch.

Diane: Hmm. He amazes me every day. He can do anything he sets his mind to.

Jack: I think he got that from you.

Diane: Oh, I don’t know. There are some things I can’t do.

Jack: Like forgive me? Look, I know you’re still upset with me for agreeing to be nikki’s sponsor again, I–

Diane: That’s right, I am. And the more I think about it, the more upset I become.

Jack: Okay, well, we have to find a way past this. Could we at least talk about it some?

Diane: What more is there to say, jack? You know how I feel.

Jack: Yes, I know.

Diane: No! I’ve made a decision. I can’t take this anymore. I’m done. Ok, someone just did laundry…

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Jack: Wait, you say that like you’re done with us. Surely, you can’t mean that.

Diane: It does seem impossible, doesn’t it? After everything we’ve been through to end up in this sad place. You know, my– my return with your doubts and suspicions and then falling in love again so completely that we didn’t care what anyone else thought.

Jack: Yes, the kind of love that doesn’t just disappear.

Diane: No, it doesn’T. And that’s why this breaks my heart, but maybe this is what it has to come to.

Jack: All because I agreed to be nikki’s sponsor?

Diane: No, no, jack, it’s more than that. It’s that you don’t seem to care about my feelings in any of this.

Jack: You have always been supportive of my helping her.

Diane: Outwardly, yes. I have tried to understand why this is so important to you, but honestly, it’s been tearing me up inside and I just– I can’t do it anymore.

Jack: Wait, wait, wait. Can’t– can’t do what?

Diane: Oh, come on. Pretend that it doesn’t bother me when you run out at the drop of a hat just because nikki calls. I mean, you have made your priorities very clear over and over again.

Jack: You, our marriage, our family is my priority. Nikki’s going through a rough time.

Diane: Oh, god.

Jack: She’s depending on me and I think I can help her.

Diane: Really? Like you helped her last time when you almost od’d trying to help her?

Jack: No, I realize I went too far. I have promised you that’s not going to happen again.

Diane: Well, I don’t think that’s a promise you can keep, especially since you have agreed to be her sponsor again.

Jack: When I commit to doing something, you can count on me. You know that.

Diane: Jack, you made a decision in that moment to put nikki above everything, including your own life. And– and that kind of instinct comes from deep inside you and it’s not something that can be promised away.

Jack: What can I say to make you believe me? I swear nothing like that will ever happen again.

Diane: You swore that you wouldn’t be tempted to use the first time you agreed to be nikki’s sponsor and you did.

Jack: That was different. This wasn’t out of temptation or craving.

Diane: It doesn’t matter why you did it, jack. You used. And how do you know you’re not going to do it again?

Jack: Because I know myself.

Diane: Oh, really? Do you? You told me before that an addict will use any excuse to use. What if on some deeper level, watching nikki give into her addiction made you want to give into yours? To feel that high again?

Audra: What are you doing here?

Tucker: You should check your email ’cause I just sent you some legal documents. It’s a– an order to cease and desist on any and all glissade interactions.

Audra: Look, I’m sorry, tucker, but you don’t get to decide who I can and can’t speak to. And I don’t care what your legal papers say.

Tucker: What makes you think that you can meet on your own with the heads of the companies I acquired for my company.

Audra: What I do and who I choose to do it with is my business.

Tucker: Yeah, and glissade is mine. You think you can just waltz in here and rip it out from under me?

Audra: Sorry, tucker, but i don’t owe you any explanations. What I’m doing in paris is my business. Now, you can just leave and get the hell out of my room. Go back to genoa city to the people you claim to care so much about.

Ashley: Don’t listen to another word they’re saying. Get out of here now while you still can.

Alan: I wish I could say I had a specific plan, but I think we’re gonna have to take our cues from ashley.

Traci: Okay, what signs are you looking for?

Alan: Well, uh, mainly her memories coming back. Uh, whatever the traumatic event was, likely happened after her fight with tucker. So once we identify that, we can get at the root of what caused her to split her off into these different personalities.

Traci: Oh, this is just unnerving. The risk to her, that she has to remember something so that she can deal with it, and that means facing something terribly painful. I hate that for her.

Alan: I know, it’s– it’s a delicate process. It all hinges on whether or not ashley can suppress her alters.

Traci: Wait, you– you mean you think they could take control again?

Alan: It is a distinct possibility, and we should proceed accordingly.

Traci: Well, alan, I– I had thought that once she understood what was happening to her, that our ashley could have the strength to resist.

Alan: I wish it were that simple, but it looks like ashley’s alters have a– well a fairly firm grip on her psyche.

Ashley: Oh, honey, what are you doing? You shouldn’t be here. Why don’t you let me handle this? Don’t be afraid. Just let go. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Jack: I can’t believe you would think that. The last thing I wanted was to join nikki in her wasted state of damn near incoherence. I can’t believe you think any part of that would appeal to me.

Diane: But you did it, jack. Whether it appealed to you or not. You risked your life, and I can’t live with that uncertainty again. Worrying every day that if nikki slips, you might too.

Jack: What do I have to say? What do I have to do to get you to believe me? Tell me, I’ll do it.

Diane: How about not being her sponsor again? I mean, what– what am i supposed to do? Am I supposed to be the silently supportive wife left to wonder every time you run to nikki’s side whether or not you’ll even come home or take pills or worse?

Jack: I wish you would just believe in me.

Diane: Oh no, that’s not fair, jack. Don’t you dare make this about my lack of trust or faith in you. You broke that. And now I have to live in fear every day that kyle will end up without a father or harrison without a grandfather or– or me without the love that i waited so long to have.

Jack: I waited a long time for that love too. I am not going to do anything to jeopardize our future together.

Diane: Well, I don’t know about that. And while I can’t stop you from helping nikki, I can’t be here to see how far you might be willing to go to be that help.

Jack: Okay, I hear you. Clearly you’re very serious or you wouldn’t be talking about walking away from what we have. But what do we do now?

Diane: I’m going to give you some time to think about this. To let it all sink in.

Jack: Diane!

Tucker: How did we end up here, audra?

Audra: You know exactly how. You followed me to paris, tracked me down, then barged in here uninvited.

Tucker: That’s not what I mean and you know it. We were on top of the world. We were genuinely happy. At least I was. I… I was ready to commit my entire life to you. With or without the ring. With or without the vows. I still am. Why? Why are you doing this?

Audra: You can be so smart about some things, but so utterly oblivious about others. You chose everyone else over me. You changed your plans because of ashley and then you changed them because of devon. Look, I was never the most important one to you. You say that you love me, but you couldn’t put me at the forefront of your life. Not once. And I was a fool to believe in your promises. That as soon as you helped ashley or as soon as you got back into devon’s good graces, then I’d be the center of your world. I fell for the oldest lie in the book. That I could change you. That my love would change you, but you will never change. And I’ll never let myself believe you again.

Ashley: Get out of here now, ashley. Let me help you, honey. Let me out. No, I will not.

Alan: Well, I better head back to my apartment, drop off my bags, i’ll take a quick shower, but I will be back soon, okay?

Traci: Okay, alan, what should I do while you’re gone? I mean, what can I do to keep my sister safe?

Alan: Just do whatever you can to keep her focused and engaged.

Ashley: Hey, do you guys want some coffee?

Alan: Oh, no, thanks. I gotta go back to my apartment, but I’ll be back soon. Give you time to get settled, okay?

Ashley: Thank you so much.

Alan: Of course.

Ashely: For everything you’re doing, I’m so grateful.

Alan: Ah, of course, hon, of course. I’ll be back soon.

Traci: Ashley, you must be just exhausted. If you’re tired and you need to sleep–

Ashley: I can’T.

Traci: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to push you.

Ashley: No, it’s not that. I’m just afraid. I’m afraid to go to sleep.

Traci: What are you afraid of?

Ashley: I can feel them around me, tracy. I can hear them. They’re in my head right now. I can hear them. They– they want to take charge. I’m sorry. They’re looking for a chance, and I just– I have to stay awake.

Traci: Okay, I– I know that you’re frightened, but listen to me, we’re on the right path. We are on track to finding out what’s going on with you, and we are going to find solutions. We are. Once and for all.

Ashley: I believe that, but I can’t let my guard down. I know that they’re trying to protect me from something, but I can’t let them. I can’t let them take over. Not right now.

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Summer: Today’s a big day, isn’t it?

Harrison: Uh-huh. Claire is coming.

Summer: That’s right. She is gonna hang out with you while mommy and daddy are at work, and you are gonna be just fine.

Harrison: We’re gonna have a lot of fun.

Summer: I’m sure you are. Harrison, you know that I love you more than anything in this world, right? And I am going to be thinking about you all day long, and I’m gonna be imagining all the fun that you’re having. But listen, if you get sad or upset, or even if you just miss me or your daddy, just have claire call us, okay? Anytime. Or you can call us yourself. You remember how to do that, right? You just pick up the phone, you press one, and it’s all set for you to call us anytime, okay?

Harrison: I know.

Kyle: You know what? I have a feeling today is going to be a really good day for all of us.

[ Knock on door ]

Harrison: Claire, you’re here!

Claire: Hey.

Tucker: Are you really gonna throw away what we have because I want to help my son. That’S… what kind of a person just walks away from his family?

Audra: Wait, isn’t that what you wanted ashley to do? Wasn’t that what your big blow-up was about? You were willing to walk away because she wouldn’t sever her relationship with her family. Sounds like you’re getting a bit of karmic payback.

Tucker: You’re using ashley as your defense?

Audra: I’m just pointing out your hypocrisy.

Tucker: One situation has absolutely nothing to do with the other.

Audra: You know, you’re absolutely right. They are very different. Ashley’s family actually cares about her. She would’ve lost a lot if she’d given them up for you. You, on the other hand… your son doesn’t give a damn about you. He has no use for you and probably has no intention of ever giving you a second or tenth chance.

Tucker: Well, you know that things are complicated between him and me and hell, you’ve been around for my efforts to–

Audra: All of which have failed.

Tucker: I see, so I should just– just give up? Devon, dominic’s nice knowing you, but forget it.

Audra: I never said to forget your son and grandson. I simply asked you to follow through on the plans you made with me. You’re the one who set up this either-or scenario. Okay, either I accept your priorities or our business and personal partnership is over.

Tucker: It was never, ever either-or. It was always you, end. There was never a scenario where there was no you, audra. Never.

Audra: I am tired of this argument. And I don’t need to justify my decision to you. Look, my eyes have finally been opened. You will never make me a priority, so I’m done. Now, please get out and leave me alone.

Tucker: So that’s it. Really? It’s over? Stay away from glissade.

Ashley: Thank you.

Traci: Mm-hmm. Ashley, I think I might understand how scared you must be.

Ashley: I don’t think you do. I don’t think anybody can, really. I mean, you know, I just kind of wake up and I realize that I’ve been doing things and saying things that I have absolutely no memory of. It’s like I have no control over my own being, and that’s so frightening. I mean, I just wouldn’t wish it on anybody.

Traci: I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to diminish the severity of what you’re going through.

Ashley: No, I know. I didn’t mean it that way. I guess I’m just trying to explain it to you as much as I’m trying to explain it to myself. You know? I, like, don’t understand. Why would I reconnect with tucker? What would motivate that?

Traci: Okay, you know, I think we should wait for alan for this. I mean, he’s the one that’s trained and prepared to walk you through it.

Ashley: But I don’t understand. If they’re trying to protect me, then why would I drag tucker back into this?

Traci: I don’t know. Maybe they think tucker could protect you somehow?

Ashley: Does that make any sense to you? I have family for that. I’ve got friends for that.

Traci: You do. And we’re people who love you and want only the best for you.

Ashley: Thank you. I guess I should wait, right? Wait for alan before I try digging into my psyche.

Traci: Yeah, but for now, I mean, tell me. Is there anything you want? Anything you need? What can I do?

Ashley: There is one thing.

Traci: Name it.

Ashley: Could you just keep an eye on me? I mean, could you just watch me and just… I don’t know. Make sure if I do anything out of character or something. Just make sure I’m me. I would’ve called yesterday.

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Jack: Diane? Diane, hold up. I can’t let you walk away like this. We have to talk this through.

Diane: There’s nothing more to talk about. How many times do I have to explain how I feel?

Jack: As many times as it takes to work this out. Look, I hate that I worried you so much that night. That’s why this will never happen again.

Diane: Yeah, you say that, jack. But you clearly don’t get what I went through all night when you didn’t come home. You know, I had no idea what could’ve happened to you and all the horrible scenarios that went through my head. A– a– an accident, a mugging, a heart attack.

Jack: None of those things happened. I am fine. I am healthy. I’m here. And I am determined to build our life together.

Diane: You deliberately put yourself in harm’s way without thinking about how it would affect me. Without thinking about how much I need you. How much your family needs you. How am I supposed to live with that?

Jack: I don’t know. I will apologize a million times over. I will swear on everything i hold dear that I will never do this to you again.

Diane: All right, just stop. It’s not enough because I have seen how far you’ll go for nikki and how far you’re not willing to go for me. I mean, what if the situation with her gets bad again? What’s to stop you from doing something just as dangerous? I’m sorry. I’m sorry if it seems unfair. But I have to end things now. I don’t have another choice.

[ Cell phone buzzes ]

Jack: This is not fair. Nikki needs help. She still needs help. This is not the way to handle this.

Diane: Nikki needs help? What about us, jack? Our marriage needs help.

Jack: They are two completely different situations and I will tell you walking out on me is not the way to help our marriage.

Diane: You know what? Don’t tell me how to handle this. Leaving is a decision that I have to make for myself. I am the only one who gets to decide what i can live with and what I can’T.

Summer: It would be great if you could limit harrison’s junk food intake in between meals. We’ve got plenty of healthy snacks in the fridge for him. And it– it was nice of you to bring brownies but those will definitely need to wait until after lunch.

Claire: Yeah, of course. I completely understand and will follow all of your rules. I understand the importance of boundaries for all of us.

Summer: Um, and I don’t want you leaving the property for now.

Harrison: No? No ducks today? They might be hungry.

Kyle: I’m sure they’ll survive. At least until claire gets a booster seat for you.

Claire: Oh, I’ve actually been doing some research about that for the safest brand and i wanted to ask you if you had a preference.

Kyle: Proactive thinking. I’m impressed.

Summer: Ah, I appreciate that, claire but I will be picking out the booster seat.

Harrison: Will claire be here all day? How much time do we have? Because I’ve got a list of stuff to do.

Claire: I am so glad to hear that and I have a list too but we don’t have to cram it all in today. We might get a chance to hang out again soon.

Traci: Ashley, I am here for you and I am going to do everything in my power to make sure that my sister, who I love so much, stays present and safe and in control.

Ashley: Thank you. I couldn’t do this without you. I have so many questions.

Traci: Ah, we both do and i wish I had answers for us but ashley, we’re gonna get some soon.

Ashley: You think so? Because I heard– I heard alan talking about his plan or lack of a plan. I mean, I get the dilemma, right? He’s counting on me to guide us but I mean, I– it’s like a dead zone. It– there’s–

Traci: Okay, alan has gotten us this far and I have to believe he’s gonna find a way to break through.

Ashley: I hope so because I’m just putting all my faith in him but the problem is he’s counting on me.

Tucker: Oh, excuse me. Hey, alan. How’s it going? Where’S… when my doctor gave me breztri for my copd

Alan: How you doing, ashley? Did you get some, uh, rest?

Traci: Oh, no, she’s so full of caffeine. She couldn’t possibly sleep.

Ashley: Yeah, I was afraid to. I didn’t want one of the other personalities to get a foothold.

Alan: Well, that’s understandable but exhaustion can bring them out as well.

Ashley: So what are you telling me? No matter what I do, they’re gonna take over?

Alan: No, of course not. I’m just saying I– I want you to go easy on yourself. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself, okay?

Ashley: I wanna do this now.

Traci: She’s been so eager to jump right in, you know, piece together everything that’s happened to her but we decided that we’d wait for you to return before we got started.

Ashley: But I do wanna do this now.

Alan: Okay. Coffee and talk is what we’ll do. We’ll, uh, we’ll piece this all together, okay?

Ashley: Okay. So what exactly are you hoping for? I mean, I know you want me to remember things but how am i supposed to do that?

Alan: Well, I want us to try to revive memories of what happened after your fight with tucker and before you came home. I think it’s in that window of time that something happened to you, traumatic enough to, uh, bring out those protective alters.

Traci: So ashley, can you think of what that might be?

Ashley: Ah, listen, I’ve been trying. I’ve been wracking my brain. I’ve just got nothing.

Alan: Well, even if you can’t remember exactly what happened, do you have any idea of maybe where you went or what you did or… well, what did you and tucker do before the bistro?

Ashley: Uh, I’m not sure about that exactly but I do know that I’d been up the whole night before. I’d been really wrestling with the, uh, the thought of having to just walk away from my family and give up jabot and I– I knew I had to talk to tucker about it. I knew it was gonna be, you know, difficult. So I was apprehensive but I was hopeful but obviously the whole thing unraveled.

Alan: Okay. Well, do you remember maybe what happened after then, um? Did you go somewhere to clear your mind or something? Have coffee or get a drink or… just, you know, try to close your eyes and retrace your steps ’cause any little detail could, uh, trigger a really important memory.

Ashley: Okay, that scares me when you say that. When you tell me that I have to retrace my steps, it’s very frightening for me.

Alan: That could be because your subconscious doesn’t want you to face what happened. Your mind’s been blocking this out. And that’s why it’s so important that we do this.

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Harrison: Yeah!

Claire: Ah, you got me!

Kyle: Okay, you two. Mom and I are leaving now.

Summer: But because it’s your first day, we’re not gonna be gone too long.

Claire: No problem. Harrison and I will be just fine.

Summer: You know what? Maybe I should just work from here actually. Out of the way, in the office or the den or something so I’m– I’m nearby just in case.

Kyle: Summer, I’m sure they’ll be fine. We just love you so much. We hate to leave. We like having fun with you and hanging out but we have to go to work. Now, we’re all gonna be brave today, right?

Harrison: Mommy, don’t worry. Claire’s going to take good care of me. We’re gonna have a lot of fun. Right, claire?

Claire: You bet.

Kyle: Okay.

Summer: Bye, sweetie. I love you. Have a good day, okay?

Kyle: See you later, buddy. All right.

Harrison: Come on, claire. Wait till you see where the caterpillars hang out.

Claire: What? Let’s go!

Kyle: Let’s go.

Jack: Keeping nikki sober is the only thing I am trying to do here.

Diane: You act like I’m being selfish. I’d like to see nikki sober too. But this is not an either-or situation. You are not the only option for her, jack. Even victor thought you were a terrible choice to be nikki’s sponsor.

Jack: Well, now we’re going to quote victor? His opinion doesn’t hold any weight with me.

Diane: Well, neither does mine.

Jack: No, that is not true and you know it. This is– this is about a recovery support group and what they do. They support each other. That’s all that’s happening here. Nikki and I have a rapport. We have a trust that she’s not gonna find with anybody else. And to ask her to start all over with a new sponsor right now of all times is just– it’s cruel.

Diane: So you think I’m being cruel?

Jack: No, I’m not saying that you’re cruel. I’m saying you don’t understand why I am ideally suited to be her sponsor right now.

Diane: Jack, have you considered the possibility that nikki chose you because she knew that you’d go easier on her than some unknown sponsor? Let’s be honest, she certainly found a way to do a lot of drinking on your watch.

Jack: It’s a lot more complicated than that. The fact that she was drinking is why she needed a sponsor. If I hadn’t been there, it could’ve been a whole lot worse.

Diane: So she can find another sponsor. You could even help her. You could help her find someone more suited to her needs.

Jack: Well, you have really thought this through, haven’t you?

Diane: Yes! Okay, you– you have made a lot of decisions about this whole situation without me. And I’ve been playing catch-up from the very beginning. But right now, I am drawing a line in the sand.

Jack: And that’s it? Just like that, the line is drawn?

Diane: Just– jack, I am sorry if that’s not what you want to hear. But you have brought this on yourself. You’re the one making the choice. I love you. You know that. And this is breaking my heart. But right now, I need to walk away from you.

“The darkness of bipolar

depression made me feel like

Kyle: You know, we could’ve gotten coffee back at the house. Or we could get it from the break room at jabot.

Summer: Okay, maybe I needed to ease into this transition a little bit. Take a little breather. Before going right to work.

Kyle: Summer, harrison’s had a nanny before. You’ve left strict instructions for he and claire not to leave the property. And mrs. Martinez is there. What is there to be nervous about?

Summer: Really, kyle?

Kyle: I know, I know. It’s been a while since we left harrison with a caregiver.

Summer: And it’s the first time since the kidnapping. And his new nanny is that psycho’s niece. So yes, I– I have some nerves.

Kyle: And you’re handling it great. We’re setting an example for harrison. Trust and resilience are important values for him to learn. There’s nothing to worry about. It’s all good, don’t you think?

Summer: I hear you. I hear you. And I agreed to go along with this decision. I just hope that we never have any reason to regret it.

Kyle: We won’T. This might just be a good reset for us all.

Jack: I’m not gonna let you do this. I’m not gonna let you walk away. I refuse to lose you over this.

Diane: And I refuse to lose you to an overdose.

Jack: I can’t believe you would even consider giving up our marriage.

Diane: You think I want this? I just– I just don’t know what else to do.

Jack: I do. I’m not gonna let you walk away from us. Nikki will have to find herself another sponsor.

Diane: Ah, I’m sorry. I love you.

Alan: Well, let’s just stay with that night, okay? And remember, your memories are in the past and they cannot hurt you. I know– I know you’re afraid of bringing them up again, but just know you have support, okay? And we’re here with you.

Ashley: Okay, thank you. I’m safe, right? With the two of you and I’m safe and my memories can’t hurt me.

Alan: That’s right.

Ashley: Okay.

Alan: So that night, did you come back to your apartment here or did you stay at the hotel with tucker?

Ashley: I went for a walk. I called you and I asked you to meet me.

Alan: You called me? What day was this?

Ashley: Uh, I don’t remember the exact day.

Traci: It was the first week of september.

Ashley: No, I know that, but I don’t know the exact day. I mean, does it matter? I mean, we spoke, so don’t you remember the day?

Alan: Um, are you sure you called me?

Ashley: Yes. I remember it specifically because you told me you would meet me after your last session.

Alan: Ashley, I was in florence the first week of september.

Ashley: No, that can’t be. I know it was the same evening. I know it.

Alan: Well, I’m– I’m afraid that’s not possible.

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