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Oh, Kyle, this is beautiful. Hm. I’m so grateful that Jack and Diane offered to babysit so we could keep our date. Oh, believe me, no one is happier than Harrison. Oh, I’m not sure about that. Your parents both seemed pretty psyched about movie night with their grandson. They’re planning on using him to settle a long-standing argument. I thought Jack and Diane were getting along well. They are, and they still have their differences. Such as? They can’t agree on the definitive James Bond. My dad says Sean Connery, mom says Roger Moore, so they’re gonna watchGoldfinger, thenLive and Let Die. Let Harrison be the judge. To be honest, I’ve never seen any of those movies. Are they age-appropriate? They promised they would skip the questionable parts. You really haven’t seen them? You’re more of a romantic comedy type, aren’t you? Sure. Although, I’m not immune to the charms of a handsome, dashing man of mystery. If you keep looking at me like that, I’m gonna tell you all my secrets. I can’t wait to hear them. Champagne? Yeah. James Bond drank martinis. I’ve never had one of those. Maybe next time. What are we celebrating? I’m celebrating the fact that tonight… I finally get to spend some alone time with you. Come here. [Kyle sighing] Kyle, um… I know that this probably isn’t the best time, but… we really need to talk.

Hey, Vic.

VICTORIA: Hey. Thanks for meeting me. You know that we’re all here for you, Nick. So, any news at all about Phyllis or Sharon? I mean, Chance is doing everything he can to find them, but so far, he’s come up with nothing. You don’t know for sure if either one of them is in trouble. You’re right. You’re right. They could be fine. You know, they could walk through that door, but I know at this point, that’s just wishful thinking. It’s just, it’s so unlike Phyllis to stay off the radar. Especially after everything that went down with Sharon. She knows better than to not call anyone back. Though, it’s not outside of character for either one of them to resist what they might see as overprotectiveness. They both could be just ignoring me on their phones to teach me a lesson. I don’t know. I don’t know which one of them is more stubborn at this point. Well, they’re very lucky to have you looking out for them. We all are. Oh, it’s been quite a year for this family. Sure has. It’s getting harder and harder to stay positive with everything that’s been thrown at us. But we have to. We have to lean on each other and stay strong for our kids. So, if something is wrong, that’s what Phyllis and Sharon would want you to do. Oh, my God. Phyllis, you need to hang on. Think about your kids. There– there’s so much pain. It feels like I drank battery acid. Phyllis, you need to drink this. It’s the only bottle that was different than the others.

It has a yellow sticker on it.

Oh. Phyllis? Oh, my God. Oh, my God, whoever did this, whoever did this, it feels like, it feels like– like my heart is beating out of my chest. Oh, God. Your– your pulse is racing. Oh. I– I felt like those lunges would prepare me for what my body was gonna go through. Oh, my God, it’s so stupid. I am sure that this is the answer to the riddle. I’m the beginning and the end, though you can’t see me. The poison, it was in the water. That was the beginning when you drank it. When you drink the water again, that will be the end. What if it’s the end for me? Here. Here. No. Seriously, what if that bastard did this, and if I drink that, it’s game over? They said that this is a game. You and I both agreed that if they were going to kill us, they would have done it by now. Whatever is going through my insides right now, maybe it’s just game over for me. Did I get the answer right? Did I solve the riddle? Is that the antidote? [Phyllis gasping] It is clear that Phyllis trusts me less than she trusts you, so you need to answer me right now! Uh-uh. I’m sorry to interrupt. No, you’re not. Is there a problem, Summer? Kyle, it’s about Harrison. Harrison’s fine. In fact, he’s more than fine. Harrison is upstairs with my parents, watching movies, eating popcorn and gummy worms, getting spoiled rotten. SUMMER: I know that. But there’s something that we need to discuss as his parents. Can we just step away for a few minutes and talk, please? We just sat down. It’s okay, Kyle. I understand. If this really is about Harrison. Yeah, it is. Then, our date can wait. I will step aside and let the two of you talk.

Thank you, Claire.

Yeah. [Kyle and Summer sighing] Okay. What is it? What’s wrong, Summer? Kyle, I’m concerned about what Harrison might hear about my mom at school. It looks like she really is missing. Wait, you still haven’t heard from your mother? No. And Chance is doing everything that he can to find her, but the thing is that there are other cops on the force who have kids in Harrison’s class. And they could overhear something at the dinner table from their parents, which could make its way back to our son. There’s nothing we can do about that, but I just don’t want Harrison to be afraid that something bad has happened to his grandma, you know? He’s a sensitive kid. He’s probably already picked up on what you’re feeling. He has. He’s already asked me some questions. I mean, he was supposed to have a playdate with my mom yesterday. He wanted to teach her how to play ping-pong. Phyllis playing ping-pong. Now that’s an image that can’t help but make you smile. She’s gonna be okay, Summer. I really hope that you’re right, but the fact is… we don’t know. And I know that Harrison still remembers being taken from his room by Jordan. And that could lead to some equally scary thoughts about what could be happening to your mom. Do you think that I’m being crazy overprotective right now? When you’re a mom, is there really such a thing? Listen, I will think about some things to say to Harrison if he hears about Phyllis. No, no, I don’t think that we should wait until after the fact, Kyle. Yes, let’s hope for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst. Kyle, we need to talk to our son tonight. You’re right, of course. I keep telling Summer, Faith, and Noah that they don’t need to worry about their moms, but kids, no matter how old they are, they pick up on stuff. That just reminds me how incredible our parents are, you know? How strong they are for us every single day despite everything that they’ve gone through. They always manage to put on a brave face. Yeah, I was talking to Billy about that earlier. You were? NICK: Yeah. I went by his place just to see if he had heard from Phyllis, and, um, you know, he picked up on what I was going through and how badly I want to be there for my kids. You’re both great fathers. You have that in common. I’m sorry. I know it must be hard. You always have to be the one who’s always there for everyone. It’s all right. I do my best. You don’t always have to be so strong, you know that? It would be nice if there was, like, a day or two where everything didn’t fall apart, you know, so I didn’t have to worry about everyone. Look. I actually believe that that day is coming soon. There are some really good things happening right now. Remind me again what those are. Well, Dad is recovering nicely from his gunshot wound and Mom, I mean, she’s sober now, and she’s taking Chancellor to new heights. Claire, she’s finally rid of Jordan, thank God. And she’s working at Chancellor, and she’s turning heads. Look, I know that Sharon and Phyllis are gonna reach out soon, and we’re just gonna find out that this was some big misunderstanding. I hope you’re right. And I am grateful for all the good things that are in our lives, I am. But, Vic, I’m telling you, I got this sinking feeling in my gut that Sharon and Phyllis are in real danger. Oh, God, this feeling, it’s not going away. Damn it! What, are you shocked by this? This lunatic probably likes this. Am I putting on a show for you? You like watching me die! You’re not gonna die, Phyllis. I’m not gonna let that happen. Like you have a say. All of the other bottles were identical. Drinking the one that was marked is the only option. You think I trust you more than this lunatic? You think I’m trying to poison you now? You tried to poison my son’s whiskey. I was trying to get rid of that bottle of poisoned alcohol when Heather walked in. God. Maybe you want to finish the job. Maybe you– maybe you have the guts for premeditated murder now, Sharon. Look at me. Why? Why do you want me to look at you? So I can see the murderous look in your eyes? Is that why? Do you remember the last time you accused me of trying to kill you? I thought you tried to run me off the road, yes. Right. And you were wrong about me then. And you’re wrong about me now. Drink. No. I can’t. No. No. No. So, you want to die out of spite? That’s what I’m gonna tell your kids. I’m gonna tell Summer and Daniel and Lucy that you would rather lose your life than to have me be right about something. I can’t force you to drink that. This is your call. Oh, my God. Give it to me. Whether it kills me or not, at least I don’t have to listen to you. I don’t have to listen to you and your self-righteous know-it-all voice anymore. Shut up! [Phyllis gasping] It’s Mariah. In the last hour, I’ve gotten texts from her, Faith, Summer, and Noah. They all want updates on their moms and I can’t give them to them. You’re worried that they’re gonna hear the worry in your voice. I’m just trying to keep everyone calm, you know? But I also don’t want to give them false hope. I don’t blame them for being freaked out after what Ian and Jordan put Sharon and Phyllis through. I tell them and myself, like you said, we don’t know that they’re in trouble. That’s the truth. Sharon said she was taking some personal time, and Phyllis said that she was gonna be away on business. I’m trying to get them to take them at their word, at least until we get more information. I guess I could lie to them. But you can’t lie to yourself. I can tell from the look on your face that you’re 100% convinced that Phyllis and Sharon need your help, aren’t you? Well, I’m with you on that. You know, it’s like you can tell your kids the same thing that I’ve been telling Lucy. Everything’s fine, there’s nothing to worry about, but then you try and you tell yourself that, and you’re just not buying it. Phyllis. Phyllis. Still here. [Sharon sighing] So, whatever was in that bottle, it did the trick. I don’t know. I feel horrible. Oh, God, I feel like I swallowed a whole tackle box of fish hooks and it’s being pulled out of my stomach. Maybe drink some more. Maybe the dose you need is the whole bottle. Can’t get any worse, right? Where? Drink all of it. Okay, anything? If that was my last meal, I want a do over. It tasted horrible. Maybe it’ll take a little while for it to work. Maybe. Maybe you should get up, move around. Ugh. Are you trying to make me vomit? Just get your circulation going so that the antidote gets into your system faster. I feel– I feel so faint from the pain. Here, let me help you. You can lean on me. Come on. Oh, God.

I feel so sick.

SHARON: Let’s go. Hey, I gotta do this. Yeah. Here you go. Okay. How are you doing? No, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t do this. I gotta sit down. I’m so– I’m so weak. I can’t. What is it? More pain? I think it’s fading. Look, I know that my mom can take care of herself, but it’s just… It’s driving me crazy not knowing where she is and if she’s okay and I’m… I’m just trying to focus on the things that I can control. I get that you want to protect Harrison. I do, but I don’t see the urgency. I don’t think we should interrupt his movie night with my parents. And why bring this up when there’s a chance that he might not even hear about this? But what if he does? Kyle, don’t you remember the nightmares that he had after his kidnapping? Do you want our little boy to feel even a moment of being afraid or confused again? [Kyle sighing] You’re right. You’re right. [Summer sighing] I’m– I’m sorry that I wrecked your romantic dinner with Claire. We’ll go upstairs and talk to Harrison. Kyle, look, I really appreciate you hearing me on this. Yeah, we promised each other that going forward, Harrison would always come first. I have every intention of keeping that promise. Hm. Now, it feels like I’m the one who’s interrupting. Do the two of you need more time? I’m sorry, Claire. Summer made me realize we need to tell Harrison about Phyllis. And it really can’t wait. We’re worried that if he hears about Phyllis, it’ll trigger the memories of his own kidnapping. I know how worried you are about your mom. And I also know firsthand about the trauma that Harrison experienced when my Aunt Jordan kidnapped us both. So, I totally understand. You go do what you need to do. Yeah, I don’t think it’ll take long. You mind waiting here for me? Not at all. Are you sure? I– I don’t want to hold you up. And I also don’t want to rush our talk with Harrison. Maybe you could reschedule? Take all the time you need. I’ll just, uh, wait here at the bar for you.

KYLE: Great. Thank you.

CLAIRE: Mm-hmm. Hi. I will have a sparkling water, please. Actually… I’m going to live dangerously. I’ll have a martini. Daniel, there’s no point in any of us jumping to worst case scenarios. Nick’s right. We don’t know for a fact that anything’s happening to Phyllis or Sharon. We don’t know that. But, I mean, we all feel it, right? Look, I appreciate the two of you trying to calm me down, but I just overheard where you’re at with this, Nick. I didn’t say that I’ve lost hope. But it is getting harder and harder to explain why the two of them have been AWOL for so long. Maybe that’s because there is no explanation. Maybe whatever they’re dealing with is a whole hell of a lot less than innocent. I mean, what if we never see my mother or Sharon again? Better? What’s better? We’re never going to see our kids again? Don’t say that. Your pain stopped. That had to be the antidote. We passed the test. What test? I’m not brimming with optimism. Can we not celebrate for at least five minutes that you didn’t die? Yeah, sure, let’s celebrate. We’re being imprisoned against our will by some crazy, psychotic, wannabe game show host. That’s the truth. Hey! Hey, let’s make a deal! Let us go, and I swear when I see you, I won’t rip your eyes out. I’ll be really gentle with you. Nothing? Hey, we saved your life. We won. We won, but what about next round? [feedback blaring] MODULATED VOICE:Well done, Sharon. You solved the riddle. Hey, listen, before you tell us what our prize is, can you please just walk away from the microphone so we don’t get that feedback anymore, please? SHARON: This is getting out of control. We agreed to play your game. I didn’t agree to anything. But physically hurting one of us, that is out of bounds. If we’re going to play, can we at least play nice? [feedback blaring] I’ll take that as a no. They wanted me to save you. Okay, well, I’m all for giving homicidal lunatics the benefit of the doubt. No, Phyllis, this was a part of the game. Okay, if the game was, let’s put Phyllis in the most excruciating pain possible. I could have just as easily been the one who drank the poison. The voice had no way of knowing which one of us would pick up the tainted bottle. That’s true. It couldn’t be me, writhing on the floor, losing all hope, praying for death just to take the pain away. It makes me wonder… if it had been me, would you have saved me? Thanks. Hm, that’s strong. I guess James Bond is a little tougher than me. Somehow, I doubt that. What you’re drinking there is straight alcohol. Ian Fleming’s protagonists drink Vespers. He drank Italian scooters? That’s Vespa, which I’m sure he chased plenty of those in his time. Vesper, you can drink without a chaser. It’s still a martini, but when you add a little Lillet instead of vermouth, it changes everything. May I? Uh, two Vespers, shaken, not stirred. After everything you’ve done to my family… maybe death by poison is what you deserve. Are you shocked to hear me say that? No, not at all. I just don’t believe you. You think I’m a liar. Oh, I know that you hate me, Phyllis, but I don’t believe that you would just stand idly by while my life hangs in the balance. Maybe I wouldn’t have figured it out. Maybe I wouldn’t have unraveled the riddle. Maybe. I mean, because clearly I’m not as smart as you, Sharon. Maybe so, but you did figure out that last riddle pretty quickly. Yeah, I did. Look, if this is the way you want to play it, it’s fine with me. If hating me is the distraction you need right now, I’m good with it. I know that you’re concerned, but never seeing them again? From what Nick said– I’ve been in constant communication with Chance. You know, he’s called in a bunch of favors to friends on the force. They’re using a ton of resources to try and find my mother and Sharon, and they’ve come up with absolutely nothing. I don’t have to tell you what this is doing to Summer.

No, you don’t.

Yeah. Because, you know, she’s freaking out. She’s worried that Harrison might overhear something at school, and it’s going to trigger everything that happened with him and Jordan. And my own daughter is starting to ask me questions like, “Why isn’t Grandma texting me back?” So, I can’t really send her off on tour with her grandfather again without tipping her off that something’s wrong here. You’re not thinking of telling her that? Not unless I have to. Look, if you think it will help, I’ll have Johnny reach out to her, have her come out to the ranch. Yeah. Yeah, actually, that might be nice. She’s been through a lot lately. You’re a good dad, Daniel. You just have to trust your instincts. Well, my instincts right now are telling me that this is very bad. I mean, I don’t understand how this can be happening all over again. Yeah, I know. I’ve got a lot of questions too. Maybe we’re about to get some answers. Hey. Hi, you guys are both here. I, uh, have some news about Sharon and Phyllis. That’s better. That’s much better. I had a feeling you’d like it. So this is your drink of choice? Well, mine and Mr. Bond’s. What’s in it? Or, let me guess. You’ll tell me, but then you’ll have to kill me, right? Mm, fortunately, a signature cocktail is the only thing I have in common with a licensed killer. Fortunately. What you’re drinking there is gin, vodka, and Lillet, which is a white wine liqueur flavored with fruit and a hint of quinine. Quinine? Isn’t that a poison? In large doses, yes. Yet you drink it by choice. Well, they say, “Pick your poison.” This is mine. Maybe mine too. That whole vodka martini thing, that’s just for the Bond films. Sean Connery or Roger Moore? Mm, Daniel Craig. I’ve never actually seen any of the films. But I do know who Daniel Craig is. He’s very sexy. I would say skip the movies, read the books instead. You’re into spy fiction? My best friend makes fun of me for it. He’s partial to 19th century French literature. Sounds fun. He has his moments. I’m Holden. Claire. Oh, looks like Claire has made a new friend. Excuse me. Claire. Hey. How’d it go with Harrison? We prepared him in case he hears something. We told him that Phyllis might be out of town, which could be true. And if not, we figured a little white lie wouldn’t hurt. We just don’t want him to be scared. I think you did the right thing. Well, thanks for doing that with me, Kyle. We’ll talk later, okay? Good night. Good night. Is that a martini? It’s actually a Vesper. James Bond drinks them in the books. This gentleman introduced me to them. As you both know, the GCPD surveillance team has been working with Newman Security on this. Yeah, going over the CCTV footage. I thought you came up short. We did, but we expanded the scope a bit and had more to sift through. Appreciate the extra eyes, by the way. Yeah, of course. Anything that will find Phyllis and Sharon. If they need to be found. Well, we now have evidence that suggests they do. What evidence? We have footage of your mom leaving the Athletic Club. Now, we’re able to track her progress for a little bit, but she turns a corner and we lose her. Moments later, a white van with no windows comes around that corner and drives down the street. I don’t really like the sound of that, Chance. Same day, not ten minutes later, we got Sharon leaving the Cassidy First offices on tape. Heads for the parking lot where her car is, but we both know her car didn’t leave that parking lot. Another one did, though.

Same white van, no windows?

Right. Now, between you guys and mine, Nick, we have some sophisticated software that allowed us to scan the rest of the footage. And? Well, since then, there’s been no sight of Phyllis or Sharon. So, you still hate me and I still hate you. And, you know, even though I’m sure you will claim that I’m only saying this to make a point that I’m a bigger person, I’m going to say it anyway. I’m glad you’re okay. And I know that you will deny this until your dying day, which is not today, but I do believe that if the tables were turned, you would have done the same for me. So, you are saying you think my brush with death brought me closer to forgiving you for everything you put me and my family through? Did it? I’ll go on record saying that I don’t know if I’ll ever even forgive myself for everything I put Daniel through in the wake of Heather’s death. There’s that. And I know that it can’t make up for all of the pain that caused you, but surely saving your life is worth something, right? Sharon. Oh, I mean, I know you want to have a talk right now. Just… Oh. I’m so exhausted. I’m so exhausted from what my body just went through. I just, I want to… Oh, God. How can I relax in this hole? SHARON: You will. You will sleep. And you will be safe. Because I’ll be watching over you. Thank you. For what? Thank you for saving my life. You’re welcome. Sorry, again, about the interruption. You have nothing to apologize for. You know how much I adore Harrison. Almost as much as you adore his father? Don’t make me choose. Yeah, Summer puts on a strong front, but I can tell she’s really scared about her mom. Really, I get it. It’s okay for you to look out for your son and your son’s mother. I’m not threatened by her. Is that liquid courage? Do I have any reason to need it when it comes to us? None at all. Besides, we don’t even know if Phyllis is in trouble, so I would like to redirect all of my focus back to you. I like the sound of that.

KYLE: Yeah.

Do you want a taste? Oof, not my thing, but I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I think I might have another. Oh. You sure about that? It’s kind of hard to tell how hard it’s hitting me because I always feel a little lightheaded when I’m around you. Oh. So, someone took Sharon and my mother. Someone who has a white van. We find it, we find them. We ran the plates. The van is registered to a medical supply company, and it turns out it was reported stolen from its main lot the morning that Sharon and Phyllis disappeared. You know where this van is now? We don’t know yet, but we’re all hands on deck.

I promise you that.

Yeah, but this is something. We suspected this was happening, and now that we know it and we have a lead, we are going to find Phyllis and Sharon and bring them home. Get some rest, Phyllis. I think we’re going to need it. MODULATED VOICE: Again, well done, Sharon. You’re one step closer to liberation. What the hell does that mean? Why are you doing this? I know this is a game to you, but what is your goal here? Why does it matter so much to you that Phyllis and I reconcile? What’s in it for you? MODULATED VOICE: The satisfaction of accomplishment. So, this is personal? Some achievement that you want to check off of a list? Do we know you? MODULATED VOICE: This isn’t personal. My position is objective. Think of this as an experiment and nothing more. So, we’re just your lab rats? We mean nothing else other than that? What is it you mean when you say liberation? Does that mean that we will be set free from this place at some point? If we win, is that our prize? Or do you have something else in mind? MODULATED VOICE: You should rest too, Sharon. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day for the two of you. But… [feedback blaring] [Sharon screaming] What? What? What is it? I don’t think we’re getting out of here anytime soon. Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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

Can we just drop it?

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

You solved it?

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

Yeah.

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

At least try.

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

in your life, would you?

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

I was drugged.

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

It’s wonderful.

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

[Phyllis groaning]

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

Okay, great. Great.

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

Okay.

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

Okay, thanks.

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

Nothing? Damn it.

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

Yeah, of course.

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

Oh, my God.

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

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

Dr. Kelly.

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

NATE: Mm-hmm.

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

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

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

to think about that.

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

Grandpa, hi.

VICTOR: Sweetheart!

Come here.

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

Sit down.

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

Well, she’s an incredible boss.

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

Not that close.

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

[Damian sighs]

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

[Damian scoffs]

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

I don’t know.

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

Ooh! Clever little man.

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

Which is my family too.

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

you were my Uncle Jack.

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

the two sides of his family–

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

That’s a brave offer.

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

I’ve got this.

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

Hey. So nice to meet you.

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

Just on a later flight.

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

Please don’t go on my account.

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

Yeah. Glad to hear it.

All right. You got a second?

Uh, of course.

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

Come here.

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

Hello, my love.

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

Holden…

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

What’s wrong?

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

Sounds intense.

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

You’re skeptical?

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

True.

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

Exactly.

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

Oh, you know what that means?

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

Bye, Grandma.

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

Bring it in.

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

Tucker McCall.

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

The way I’ve operated?

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

Hmm.

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

Come on, Summer.

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

So good to see you again.

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

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Hey.

Hey. Thanks for meeting me. Of course. What can I do? I don’t know, maybe talk me down? That’s a start. I know. Let’s try not to panic, okay? I’m gonna do everything I can to help you. Okay, here you go. A flat white for the gentleman.

Thank you.

And a vanilla latte for the lady, a double. Someone needs her caffeine. Thank you, Esther. You are the best. Will there be anything else? The pecan pie muffin for my dad? Oh, gosh. Oh, no. I’m sorry, I forgot. We’re all out. Where’s my head? Actually, I know exactly where my head is. It’s worried about Sharon. Why are you worried about Sharon? Well, I called her, left a couple messages. Nothing. And that is so unlike her. Look, I’m sorry that Sharon didn’t get back to you, but there’s nothing to worry about, Esther. She just went out of town. Took a little trip to a spa, you know, just to get her head together. Oh. How nice. Not even leaving a word. Well. I hope she’s enjoying herself.

Thank you.

ESTHER: Mm-hmm. Way to cover. Yeah, I just wanna keep everything on the down low until we figure out what the hell is going on. Morning.

Hey.

Hey, man.

Hey.

Any news about my mom? [Chance sighs] Well, I’m sorry to say, but there’s no trace of Phyllis, or any evidence that might indicate to where she is. Car’s still at the Athletic Club. Um, there’s no record of her hiring a ride share or a car service, nothing like that. You know, if she went to the airport or a train station, she would need a ride, right? Then how did she get out of town? I mean, I guess it’s possible somebody picked her up. But who?

Thanks for coming.

Mm-hmm. Can I offer you anything? No, I’m good. Thank you. So, please tell me that you have talked to your mother. Left more messages, no response. So no one’s heard from her since Summer that one time? Nothing’s changed since yesterday. Speaking of yesterday, you and Nick were apprehensive to tell me that your mother was missing in the first place. We didn’t wanna worry you for no reason. Okay, so you’re saying there’s a reason now? Is that what I hear? Look, just none of this makes any sense, Billy. That my mom would just take off and give Summer one quick call to tell her that she’s on a trip that she’s convinced is gonna better the company? She doesn’t tell her who she’s with, where she is, what she’s doing? Not very Phyllis-like, is it? No. Agreed. I think something’s off about this whole thing. [pages flipping] [Phyllis groans] No! So much for waking up from this nightmare! SHARON: Finally, you’re awake. No snoring. No drooling on my shoulder. I had a good night’s sleep. [Phyllis sighing] Oh, look at this. For someone who thought the coffee was drugged, you sure did a number on it. No alarm clock this morning. Maybe our host wanted us to sleep in. Phyllis… I don’t have time for silliness, silly games. Yeah, you’d rather read, right? No. I’m trying to find some sort of clue, something that may reveal our captor’s identity. We have no idea when this person’s gonna be back. So you’re trying to find it in books. SHARON: Why not? [sighing] You know, any information that we can find and use against our captor, the better position we will be in. Knowledge is power. It may be the only weapon we have. So you think that could be an option? Somebody picked Phyllis up and they just left town? I’m just spitballing here, Chance, but… Summer said Phyllis called and told her that she was going out of town to track some leads for this new company she’s all fired up about. So, maybe she teamed up with someone to go and recruit some new hires and they’re traveling together. So like a business road trip? Yeah, I don’t know. I’m just throwing things out. No, if Mom was actually going to recruit new employees, she would’ve involved Daniel. I mean, she was so excited that they’re working together again. For her to go from harassing him to take this job to just radio silence, it doesn’t make any sense. Yeah, I don’t disagree. Just leaving town, I mean, it’s not like Sharon either. And we just heard from Esther, Sharon never told her that she was leaving town. [cell phone ringing] Oh, this is the precinct. Let me grab this. Detective Chancellor. Hey, everything’s gonna be okay. It has to be. All right, yeah, thanks for letting me know. You got news? Yeah, some. About Sharon. Did they find her in Sedona? There’s no record of her checking into any spas in the entire city. Unfortunately, I agree with what you’re saying, okay? I don’t know why Phyllis would leave town right now without letting anyone know, especially when there’s so much work to be done in town. That’s what’s gnawing on me. Okay, so you got any theories? I got questions. When I was in Paris, she called me about a dozen times. I mean, I called her back out of self-defense. When I did talk to her, she was in a great mood. She was excited about Abbott Communications. Really excited about the launch. And then she disappears out of the blue? She doesn’t get back to me, she’s not even getting communication with her kids? I don’t know why she would do that. So you don’t think this is somehow related to the launch of the company, like Summer said? If this had anything to do with Abbott Communications, she would’ve called you first, not Summer. Summer has nothing to do with the company. And then she goes and tells Summer that it’s a secret? I agree. It doesn’t make sense. You know, there is something else. Okay, it’s probably a good time to tell me that. Sharon is also gone.

Excuse me?

She apparently disappeared right around the same time that my mom did. [chuckles] They hate each other. Okay, they’re not on a girls’ trip, so what is going on here? No, I don’t think they are. How’s this for a coincidence? Apparently she called Nick to tell him that she was fine right around the same time that my mom did the same thing with Summer. That is a hell of a coincidence. And they both used burner phones. Which explains why I couldn’t get a hold of her. Look, this is either a cosmic coincidence that these two women who hate each other just up and vanish and lose their phones or whatever, or something else is going on here. What do you think that is? I mean, you don’t think it’s possible at all that… maybe the two of ’em did leave town together and they just didn’t want anyone to know? PHYLLIS: What do you expect to find? A bookmark with this person’s name on it? Or an old library card, or a poem? If I find something, I’ll know it when I see it. Okay, Sharon… this person, they’re not dumb. They managed to kidnap us and make us disappear from our own life. They’re not gonna have something laying around that reveals their identity. Well, I don’t expect it to just be lying around. But why choose this place if they don’t have some connection to it? Do you need me to connect the dots? Seriously? Because I will. Here’s one dot, the voice knows about your mental issues. I think that we are on the last stop of your Bipolar Express. There’s more to it than that. Isn’t that enough? What if our captor was a doctor here? Or a patient? There could be something in these books that they didn’t expect us to find. Okay, but what if they were? Who cares? I wanna get out of here, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes, no matter how much of a long shot it is. No stone unturned, no book unopened. Either help or shut up. Um… excuse me? Don’t you think what you’re doing could put us in more jeopardy? I’m not sure that that’s possible. Yeah, it is. Listen to me. Whoever did this, they don’t wanna be found out. Sharon, they’ve already disguised their voice. They said to us that we would die if we didn’t win the game. That’s what they said. Don’t you think that what you’re doing right now could be seen to the voice as some sort of threat? Well, if I find something, we’ll come up with a way to use the information to get us out of here. Sometimes knowledge isn’t power. Sometimes it’s just a bunch of words. Do you have a better idea? As a matter of fact, I do. So you’re telling me that Sharon is not in Sedona? Doesn’t seem to be. They also said there’s no record of her getting on a flight out of town. Her car’s not at the ranch. I assumed she drove. It’s kind of a long haul for some R&R, don’t you think? Why would she tell me she was there and then lie about it? So you wouldn’t go after her. I mean, hasn’t Sharon done that before? She said she was on a business trip in Madison, but really she was in some motel in town. No, that was different. Sharon was drugged. All right? She wasn’t in her right mind. She’s good now. She’s back to her old self. Dad, I’m glad to hear it, but maybe– just throwing it out there– something triggered Sharon and she took off. No, Sharon’s in a good place. Okay. Then maybe she did just go away to clear her head and she lied to you about where she was going so you wouldn’t pop in. Why would I do that? Because you worry, and you would want to check in on her. And if she really wanted some alone time, she might not feel like that was that productive. I’m not buying it. Sharon wouldn’t leave without telling me, and she certainly wouldn’t lie about it. She wouldn’t do this to her children so soon after everything they’d been through in the past few months. Yeah, I’m with Nick on this one. Sharon’s all about being up front with her family. How’s Faith doing with all this? She must be worried sick. She is. She’s really struggling with this. I mean, she was so worried the last time Sharon went missing. You’re the best, Dad. You’re always watching out for the people you care about. [sighing] I can’t protect the people I care about when they go AWOL. Both Sharon and Phyllis are missing. I don’t even know where to begin to look for the answer, but I can tell you this, I’m 99.9% sure it’s not good. Okay. I’m all ears. What is this brilliant idea of yours? All right, instead of sticking your nose in a bunch of books and coming up with nothing… you bargain. We’ve already talked about this. You cannot negotiate with someone who has all the power. Mmm. Sure you can. [chuckles] There’s a price for everything. We are the moms to Nick Newman’s children. Victor Newman’s grandchildren. They’re deep pockets, as you know. Right? The maniac states a price, and then we pay it. You really think whoever’s doing this is in it for the money? Yeah, everyone has a price, Sharon. Everyone has a price. And they’ll just name it, and then we’ll pay it. I mean, listen, sticking us in a room together cannot be the reward. That doesn’t make any sense. Well, whatever this is, it makes sense to whoever is behind it. That’s why I’m hoping that we can figure out what that is. We don’t need to figure it out! We don’t need to figure out what is in this crazy person’s head. I wanna get out of here, Sharon. I’m–I’m ready. I’m ready to offer just a pile of cash to do it. I’m telling you, this is not about money. This is about proving something. “Proving something.” Okay, so now you’re just interested in being a criminal profiler. Well, I do have a degree in psychology, and I did used to work with the Genoa City Police Department. I know, Sharon. You never let anyone forget it. Just because you’ve been on both sides of the padded wall doesn’t make you an expert. Well, it doesn’t take an expert to realize that this isn’t a textbook kidnapper who’s just in it for the personal profit. Or in it for making up stupid riddles and rhymes that suck, by the way. Have you not been paying attention? Those riddles are about us. This is someone who is forcing us to face our confrontations of the past. What, they have some perverse pleasure in seeing us go at it and making more trouble for us? Or it’s someone who wants us to learn from our mistakes. That’s never gonna happen. Think about it. Clearly this is someone with a lot of knowledge about our history who’s willing to go to a lot of trouble to force us to face our past, which means… this is someone who knows us. It’s someone who hates how much we hate each other. Maybe it’s someone who’s been affected by our conflicts in the past. What are you saying, like a friend or a family member? I think it’s almost impossible to believe that Sharon and Phyllis would take off together without letting anyone know. Look, Mom has been known to play things close to her vest in the past when she really wanted something. Of course, it was never anything good. What could she possibly want from taking off with Sharon to God knows where? If I didn’t know any better, I’d say it was some kind of revenge tactic, you know, for everything that Sharon did to our family after Heather’s death. But Mom said she got past all that, and I believe her. She said the same thing to me, and I believe her as well. I mean, she’s excited about this company moving forward. It’s been all positive. And I mean, look, Phyllis and Sharon, they’ve had their battles, okay? But it sounds like Phyllis is ready to make that a memory, or at least stuff it in a box. [sighing] Which is great, but, I mean, it still doesn’t explain what’s going on here. Look, if this isn’t a revenge tactic, then what is it, okay? I mean, are they making amends? Do you honestly see Phyllis hugging it out with Sharon to move on? [scoffs] No. Not in a million years. Okay, well, I think that we need to look at another possibility, then. Like what? That Sharon and Phyllis were taken together. You think they were kidnapped? Who would kidnap them, and why? What would the objective be? It’s definitely not money because there’s no ransom, though. And what person in their right mind would put Phyllis and Sharon in a room together? It would definitely be someone who never read The Ransom or Red Chief. What is that story again? It’s the two kidnappers. They take the spoiled little rich kid, and he drives them nuts and– Oh, yeah, and then they pay the dad to take them back?

Yes.

Is that what it is?

Yes.

Okay, well, good Lord. I mean, whoever kidnapped and locked Phyllis and Sharon in the same room, I would imagine they would be begging us to take them back right about now. I’m just gonna say that the coincidences are real there, and I don’t want to admit it, but I think this kidnapping thing actually has legs. Okay, well, Ian and Jordan were the only two people that were crazy enough to try and pull something like this off, and they’re both dead. [phone ringing] It’s Summer. Hey, have you heard from Mom? No, I was hoping you might have. No, Billy hasn’t either. I’m with him now. I’m with my dad and Chance at Crimson Lights. Can you come meet us? Do you have an update? I think you’re gonna want to hear what Chance has to say. Yeah, I’ll come right now. What is it? Chance has been looking into this for us. He sounds like he may have found something. Okay, look, I’m just gonna say it, okay? Phyllis and I are in business together, and I got a lot riding in this, so I hope you don’t mind, but I’m coming with you. Yeah, come on, let’s go. I’m not accusing anyone, okay? But is it so far out of the realm of possibility that someone related to us is behind this? And when you say us, you really mean me. That’s not what I said. Yeah, that’s what you meant. I’m sorry, but are you suggesting that possibly Daniel or Summer could be responsible for this? Oh, or maybe you think I’m in on it, which would be insane, because last thing I would want is to be locked into a room with you. Okay, well, maybe you’re not a part of it, but the idea of Daniel and/or Summer being behind this kind of makes sense in a twisted sort of way. Um, you’re kidding me, right? No, you know what? They have watched us go at each other for years, and the last few months have been horrible. You have been attacking me relentlessly. You tried to prove that I was guilty. Because you are guilty. Sharon, you’re guilty. You’re guilty for trying to frame my son for killing Heather. That will never change. [Phyllis sighing] And I have done and said everything I can to apologize. I’ll be doing so for the rest of my life. It doesn’t matter. I don’t care. I really don’t care. You should be locked up in a cell and paying for what you did, for what you put my son through, period. Maybe that’s just it. See, maybe your kids know that you are never going to let this go. You are never going to stop seeking vengeance, and this is their way of getting you to save yourself by locking us in a room together until we’ve worked things out. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I don’t need saving. That’s what you do. You do that. You act like the damsel. You have Nick on speed dial for that. Wow. You have so much anger. Oh, stop it! Stop it! Don’t– don’t shrink me. I’m offended that you would accuse my kids of doing something like this. What– you know what? What about your kids, huh? What about yours? Hmm, wow. I mean, Faith saw you attack my family relentlessly for months. She watched what you put Lucy through, how you wrecked Lucy by putting her father through that. Maybe Faith is trying to teach you a lesson. Um, there is no way that Faith could or would pull this off. Whoever is behind this has resources, enough to get us kidnapped and locked up in this room rigged with games that they’re forcing us to play. Okay, not Faith. What about Mariah? She hasn’t always been an angel. She would never do anything this over the top. Well, since we’re throwing names out there, how about this one? Maybe it’s Nick.

Nick?

Mm-hmm, Nick. Nick, maybe he’s tired of our fighting. I’m sure he’s tired of your “woe is me” victim thing. And he’s always getting mad at me for something, even though everything I have done has been in self-defense. Are you listening to yourself? Do you hear yourself? Yes, I do. Maybe it’s Nick. Maybe Nick wants us to finally work things out. I hate to pry or pull the dad card, but how are things with you and Chance? Still sketchy? Um, well, I haven’t been able to completely get over how he treated Daniel during the murder investigation. Oh, yeah, when he was doing his job? I– I get that. Nobody is more committed to their job than Chance is, and I have always admired that about him. Until Daniel got caught in the crosshairs. I just wanted support. You know, I wanted somebody to put their arm around me and tell me that it was all gonna be okay, that there was no way that my brother was capable of murder, but instead, Chance felt like the enemy. You said you recently had dinner together. Yeah. We did. It was nice. I mean, clearly we’re perfectly civil with each other. But? I just don’t know if I’m there yet. And I don’t know if I ever will be. But he has gone out of his way to try to find Mom, and it means a lot. [Nick sighing] Summer, he’s a good cop. It’s what he does. And I do get the sense he’s going the extra mile for you. I just hope he puts all those detective skills to work to actually find her. That she could be in danger. She could be hurt. We’re not gonna think like that. All right? This is Phyllis Summers we’re talking about. She’s one of the toughest people I’ve ever met. Trust me. She’s gonna come firing back into town with a hell of a story for us. And I’m trying to believe that I really am, but I just keep on thinking about Heather. Why are you doing that? Because we all told Daniel not to worry. We told him that she was okay, that we would find her, that he was reading too much into everything, and look at what happened there. Wow. Given everything that’s happened, I can see how it’s hard not to go there. I mean, didn’t you just put the odds on something bad happening at 99.9%? I did. But we’re gonna stay positive. Okay? And not just for our own sanity, but for your mother’s sake and for Sharon’s. They need that same energy. Yeah. You’re right. It’s gonna be okay. It is. Hey, sorry about that. Had to call in some reinforcements. I appreciate that. Yeah. We’ll bring your mom home, I promise you that. Thank you. Hey, you okay? Uh, Chance, Summer said you may heard something. Uh… Look, Billy, I, um… I’m Phyllis’s business partner, okay? I’m gonna be here. I figured it’s time to start looping him in on this. Okay. Well, we’ve located your mom’s car. It’s at the athletic club garage, so wherever she went, she didn’t drive. There’s no record of a car service or a ride share either. Okay. Did you find out anything about Sharon? Well, she told Nick that she went to a spa in Sedona. There’s no indication that she actually went there. No record of her checking into any spas in the entire area. But I’m digging into that one a little bit more. Okay, so what I’m hearing is a little more information, but we’re right back where we started, which is we have no idea what’s going on. Unfortunately. Daniel and I were talking earlier, and we’re wondering if potentially Phyllis and Sharon are together. You really think that’s what happened? What if it’s not by choice, Nick? It is ludicrous to even suggest that Nick might be behind this. No, he cares too much about the both of us. Mmm. I know he hates seeing us fight. Yeah, he does. He does, and there’s nothing he would love more than for us to find a way to get along. But kidnapping us, terrorizing us, I mean, there’s no way that he would want us to be afraid for our lives, and especially not– PHYLLIS: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What was that? Go ahead and say it. Especially not you? That’s what you’re gonna say, right? I mean, he’d have no problem scaring the hell out of me, but not you.

PHYLLIS: Right?

This is not a competition about who Nick cares more about. You’re so delusional. You think you’ve already won. Would you stop it? There is no way that Nick is behind this. Right. So we’re gonna go back to accusing my kids. Well, Daniel’s been known to go to some dark places, and Summer has proven on more than one occasion that she’s a lot like you. Oh, oh, so now I’m capable of kidnapping. That’s what you’re saying? Well, we all know that you have no boundaries, not when it comes to getting what you want. Not that long ago, you faked your own death, and you let your children mourn. And then you enlisted Summer to be your faithful little sidekick so you could see where I might get the idea that your child and or you might be behind this. Oh, my God, that’s it! That’s it! You wanna fight? You want the gloves to come off? You got it. I am not the reason we’re here. Not me. Not my kids. You. This is probably one fellow patient from one of your nut house stays that did this.

Oh, that is ridiculous!

Oh, no, no, no. It is true, Sharon. I can see it now. I can see it now. Talking to a fellow patient incessantly. “I didn’t do anything wrong. It’s Phyllis.” Big bad Phyllis made you do this. Let me tell you, it’s no one else that you should be pointing the finger at except you! I didn’t mean to start a fight. You did! Okay, well, I went too far! All right? I’m just trying to brainstorm and think of every possibility– I don’t care! You are constantly tearing my family apart! Okay, well, I shouldn’t have. You shouldn’t have, no. But that’s what you do. And then you cry and you beg for forgiveness. Please! I didn’t mean to do it! And everybody feels bad for you and they let you off the hook! I am so tired of it! Guess what? I don’t let you off the hook, ever. I know. Hey, we cannot let this turn into a war. We might be playing right into this person’s hands. Think about it. This could be exactly what they want, is you and I at each other’s throats. So, which is it? Which do you think it is? Do they want us to finally get along? Or do they want us to kill each other? I gotta know! Please tell me! Please tell me! I’m at the end of my rope! Is that the goal? Is that we just keep on fighting until there’s just one of us that ends up alive? Because I am ready to make that happen! You really think it’s possible that Phyllis and Sharon were kidnapped? I get it. It’s extreme, right? But there’s a whole hell of a lot of coincidence going on right now for us to not see what’s potentially right in front of our face. Who the hell would take both of them? That’s the point that I made. Exactly. You know, with Jordan and Ian both being dead, the list of people that would go after those two women is non-existent. I mean, the tally of our mom’s enemies isn’t exactly short, but I can’t think of anybody crazy enough to try to pull off an abduction. Why would Sharon be involved? Was it just the wrong place at the wrong time? Maybe it was arbitrary. Maybe they ran into each other and were randomly abducted. Usually when that’s the case, it’s followed by some sort of ransom demand, which hasn’t happened. Dad, you were there when Mariah was suggesting that maybe Mom kidnapped Sharon to punish her. I mean, obviously that sounded ridiculous, but could it be possible? Or flip side, maybe Sharon kidnapped Mom. Do we need to consider that the only two people involved in all of this are Mom and Sharon? Hello, hello, hello, hello! Damn it! You know what? It doesn’t help for you to get all worked up. Don’t tell me what to do.

Please.

I’m just trying to help. You know what would help me? You know what would help me? If you never, ever said another word to me, like, like, like ever. Well, unfortunately, we do need to work together. Then stop trying to purposely piss me off. At least now I know that you wouldn’t actually commit murder to get out of here. Uh, I don’t know anymore. I don’t know. I don’t know what I am or am not capable of. I don’t know. I know that I hate being in a room with a woman I absolutely despise. I do know that. I don’t know the end game. What is the end game to this nut job exercise? I don’t… All right. Yeah, yeah, yeah. What are you doing? I’m gonna break the window. I’m gonna break the window. And then I’m gonna scream as loud as I can and tell someone here it’s me. No, Phyllis. Give me that. Stop it. Let go. If you do that, you’re gonna get us both killed. There she is. Just who I’m looking for. Can I get a refill, please? Oh, sure, Nick. Um, listen. Have you been able to reach my boss yet? I have a very important appointment, and Sharon promised to cover the rest of my shift. I’m gonna have my coffee grounds read. The man is brilliant. He’s in such demand. And the wait list is months long, and if I miss this appointment, then who knows when I’m gonna get another chance. Well, Esther, you certainly can’t miss something that important. We’ll make sure you get there. Have you checked with any of the other employees? See if they can cover for you? Oh, that is a very good idea. Okay. Okay. Maybe we can get the guy who reads the coffee grounds to figure out where Sharon and Phyllis are. I take it Esther doesn’t know that Sharon’s missing? We’re trying to keep it quiet. Um… Truth is, we don’t know what happened to Sharon and Phyllis, so I would appreciate it if you’d keep that between us. Let me get this. What do you got? Supergirl. Remember, positive energy. The more time that passes, the more worried I get. All right, we got Sharon’s car. It’s at Cassidy First. It wasn’t in her normal spot, so they just noticed it. Now, give me the phone numbers that Sharon and Phyllis called from. Maybe I can use them to get a general location on the burner phones when the calls were made. Really? Is that possible? It’s kind of a long shot, but maybe I’ll get lucky. Yeah, I’m gonna text you that number right now.

All right.

You know, Chance, this is starting to sound more and more like an official investigation. It’s what I was just thinking. Are you still thinking we shouldn’t assume the worst? I’m trying to fight that instinct. This makes it a lot harder to do that. PHYLLIS: Give me the chair, Sharon. Give it to me. How are you even gonna get through that metal grate and break the glass? I’ve got this. Give me the chair. I mean it. What does breaking the glass get you? This place is obviously abandoned. We don’t know that for sure. We have looked, Phyllis. There’s no one out there. We have no idea where we are. There’s nobody here! Just because we haven’t seen someone doesn’t mean there’s not someone up there listening. Is that some kind of Zen Koan? Please give me the chair. I have to do something. I have to break the glass. Please give me the chair!

Give it to me!

All right, fine. Break the glass. It’s only the middle of winter. We will freeze to death. Okay. [Phyllis sighing] Look, I’m sorry for accusing Daniel and Summer. I know what great and fabulous people they are. Look, whoever is behind this, it’s someone who knows us and needs us. Yeah. We’re back to square one. Oh, my God. We’re stuck in here, and we don’t know a way out. Is that what you want? You son of a bitch? Are you entertained? MODULATED VOICE: I’m not here to be entertained. That’s not the point. Well, what is? What do you want from us? MODULATED VOICE: The game. It’s all that matters. I hope you’re rested. It’s time to continue. What is worth everything but costs nothing? Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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[Sally sighing] Okay.

What?

BILLY: Nothing. Nothing at all. What is so funny? You’re laughing. I was just gonna say, that pillow right there looked very flat, so that last chop really, really helped it out. You know, it’s nice and fluffy now. Appreciate it.

You’re so funny.

[Billy laughing] You’re so funny. Listen, the place looks perfect. It looks unbelievable in here. I know what an important night this is for you, and I just want to do everything I can

to make sure it goes smoothly.

Okay, thank you. I appreciate that. But let me just say this, if tonight goes south for any reason whatsoever, it won’t be because the pillows aren’t fluffy. You don’t know that. Okay. Thank you, though. I do appreciate it. You’re welcome. [doorbell ringing] Oh, that’s it. They’re here. You ready?

Yeah.

One more. Come in. It’s unlocked. You got this.

NATE: There we go.

LILY: Thank you. Mm-hmm. Good stuff. Thanks.

To Winters.

DEVON: To Winters. Long may we grow and prosper. Yes. And take over the world. Ooh. I’ll cheers to that. No biggie. I can’t believe we finally signed the deal. How long have we been working on that Stackhouse merger? Gosh, I think six months now. Never thought it would happen, but that was before we brought in our closer.

Oh.

NATE: So, here’s to you for getting us across the finish line.

DEVON: Yes.

Aw, thank you, Nate. Very sweet. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You’re the best there is and we’re lucky to have you back where you belong. Aw, well, thanks, guys. It’s really funny how things end up, right? All the hell I went through at Chancellor, and I did end up where I belong. I guess Victor Newman was right.

Damn him.

Well, let’s not go overboard. Uh, so Nate, what is the latest with Amy and Damian? Well, they’re having dinner tonight, which is a good sign. Um, I’m waiting to have that talk with Damian, too. I’m just hoping he’s still planning on sticking around for it. Well, before you go too far down that road, there are some things about him that I have to tell you. I just wanted you to know it means a lot, you agreeing to see me again. Well, the last time there were a lot of things that we didn’t get into. So, I figured it was time for us to– to talk about ’em. Well, I am here and ready to give you all the answers you ask of me. I don’t even know where to begin. Wow, Sally, the place looks amazing.

Thanks.

Hey, come on now. Don’t I get a little credit? I mean, I did approve it all. It does look amazing, Billy. Looks like home. Thank you. That means everything. But, serious, this is, uh, this is all her. She’s the genius here. Well, I don’t know. The Nobel Committee might disagree. That’s only because they don’t give awards for taste. Honestly, I gave her a few recommendations of what I thought would work, and this is what she did with it. So, really, it’s truly amazing. You see, Jack? It’s all about trust. Do you two have trust issues that I don’t know about? DIANE: Oh, no, no, no. It’s nothing as serious as all that. Oh, I would disagree with that.

I’d say it’s very serious.

Jack. We’re without a home right now.

[Diane sighing]

What do you mean? We have temporarily moved into the Athletic Club while our house is being updated. Oh, well, that makes sense. Which was never part of the plan. We are now moved out of the house, as is Kyle and Harrison, and Traci and Alan were pushed out. DIANE: You make it sound so dire. Being forced to live in the lap of luxury while our mansion is refreshed. I am merely informing my brother where he can reach us, since we are no longer in the home that our family has inhabited for, well, generations. Well, thank God it doesn’t bother Billy. Well, I was aware of this, uh, redecoration because Diane reached out and asked for my blessing. Yes, and I really appreciate that, Billy. I do have to be honest, though. I was not aware of the scale of this redecoration. I only realized what it was until I drove by and saw all the construction crews. JACK: Wait. Construction crews? You had Damian investigated? Yeah, that’s right. What would prompt you to do something like that? Well, you know Damian introduced himself to me recently, right? Yeah, so? Okay, well, he seemed very interested in seeing me again. I mean, he wasn’t pushy, but it was definitely there. So, you meet the man and what? Didn’t like his vibe? Well, all that we know about him is from what Amy has told us. Or what my private eye found out when she tracked him down. Yeah, I know, and I wanted to know if there was more to the story. I didn’t want you to be blindsided. Well, I appreciate your concern, Lily, but you taking it upon yourself to dig into my brother’s background was something I never asked you to do or wanted you to do. Nate, I was just trying to protect you. Okay, hey, before we get into this, what did you find out about the guy? Like, is there more to Damian’s story, or? LILY: Oh, yeah. There’s a lot more. I think I’ll trade that in for a tea. Pot of chamomile? Two cups. Thank you. I assume that’s still your favorite. I’m touched that you remember. I don’t want you to make too much out of that, okay? I’m not, Damian. Because you and me, we– we’re a long way from fixing things between us. Damian, I’m just happy that we can share a common memory. That’s all.

No expectations.

DAMIAN: Okay. I just didn’t want you to get the wrong impression. I know, honey, and I just didn’t want you to think I’m looking for a quick fix, either. I know, and I realize this isn’t easy for you, honey, and it isn’t easy for me. It just broke my heart that you thought that I didn’t care about your father when he was dying. Well, I guess you didn’t realize how it came off at the time. At least, to me. I did not, and I am so sorry for that. But I just, you know, I can’t stop thinking about what you said about being, um, afraid, feeling alone. You were very mature for your age, and I think I took advantage of that. Assuming that you can handle more than you can handle. I mean, you were 16 years old. You were a kid. It guts me. I just hope you can understand why I did what I did. Look, I wasn’t taking your feelings into account. Just my own. So, for that, I’m sorry. Thank you so much. I mean, your words… If there’s even a slightest chance that we can mend the hurt between us, I can die a happy woman. JACK: When we first talked about remodeling, you were talking about a couple little tweaks. You know, a coat of paint here or there, maybe a new piece of furniture. No mention of a construction group. It’s really not that big a deal, Jack. It sounds like a pretty big deal. Okay, yes, there are a few trucks there, as needed for the very minor remodeling that’s going on. Which, by the way, is coming along beautifully. I’m almost afraid to stop by and see it for myself. You know, when I was in interior design, I know it seems like a lot, but I was actually really shocked at how many workers it took to just…

Change a light bulb.

Yeah.

So many.

Exactly. So many. I mean, even the small little design things, you know, like electricians and wallpaper hangers, demo crews.

BILLY: Mm.

Demo crews? Um, Sally, I really appreciate you trying to back me up, but you better stop before he has a heart attack. I think you may be too late already. Jack, please, can’t you be a little more like Billy has been with Sally and trust me? You are going to love our home, I promise. And– and if you don’t, then we can just change it back to the old, dated museum that you’re so comfortable with. Deal? I didn’t find it old and dated. Deal? Deal. Congratulations. We can move on from the Abbott house.

What do you say?

Yes, thank you. Okay, so I would, um, like to make a toast, if I could.

Oh, I’m all for that.

Yes, me too. What are we toasting to? Well, first of all, thank you both for being here. It means a lot to us, and to you, thank you for this. Wouldn’t have happened without you. I stand here, and it feels like a turning point in my life in more ways than one. It feels like a new beginning, and, uh, I want to thank you for that. My big brother, for trusting me, and supporting me. And, equally important, for funding my next journey. You know, we’ve had, uh, conflict over the years, but it was never because we didn’t love each other. All I ever wanted was for you to believe in me. And I feel like standing here, I can say that you do and Jack, that means everything to me. So, thank you. Thank you to this next journey, to Abbott Communications, and to my big brother, Jack Abbott, for helping me make it all happen.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers. How come you’re smiling? I just thought of Figaro. Oh, man, I haven’t thought about that cat in a minute. Wow. What a character he was. He was all that. You remember when you brought him home? Yeah, we– we both tried to hide from Dad so we could break the news to him gently that there’d be a new member of the family. Then he got out, and the first thing he did was jump on your dad’s lap. I thought Dad was going to lose it for sure. So did I. But from that moment on, that was his cat. They loved each other so much. For weeks after Dad had passed, we had to bring Figaro’s food into the bedroom because… he just wouldn’t leave. And I sure knew how he felt. God, I miss that man. I know you do, my love. He loved you very much. You were his world. From the moment you two laid eyes on each other, it was just… some unbreakable bond. Did he ever tell you about, um, the day that you were born? Oh, yeah. You– you were having contractions at the house, so he got you in the car and… [Damian whooshing] …drove like hell to the hospital. Then, we got stuck on the highway behind an accident. I thought I was going to deliver you right on the side of the road. Hm. AMY: We got there in time. Your dad was with me through all of it. Not only was he there when you were born, he was the first person that held you. And I will never forget the look on his face as long as I live. It was pure, absolute love. Do you swear he never knew the truth? That he wasn’t my biological father? Never. Honey, why do you ask? I mean, did you… Did you sense otherwise? Not for a second. Well, first of all, Damian lied about his position at Danglers and Monte Cristo. What do you mean he lied? He owns those companies. Hm, that’s obviously what they wanted you to believe. And who’s they? Damian and the person, or I don’t know, people who are above him. They went to great lengths to keep it quiet who the real owner is. And who’s the real owner? It’s a company called Arabesque, and it’s privately owned, and it operates out of Washington, D.C. Okay. I’ve never heard of them before. Well, they clearly don’t spend a lot of money on publicity, but it’s a big operation. I mean, Danglers and Monte Cristo are just two of their divisions. So, Damian actually has no controlling interest in either one of those companies? Uh, no. He’s CEO of both, but he doesn’t own them. So, who does own Arabesque, and why are they being so mysterious about it? I mean, I don’t know the mystery part, but the real owner is a man named Aristotle Dumas. I have heard that name before. What about him? Not much. I don’t think anybody even knows what the guy looks like. LILY: Well, he has his hand in a lot of different operations, and he goes through a lot of trouble to keep it quiet. Okay, so Damian works for the guy. Yeah, and he lied about it, Nate. Which I think screams the question, why? What else is he hiding? I mean, this is a big red flag. Thank you, Billy. Those– those words mean more to me than you know. Well, I meant every word, Jack. I know you did. So, if you’ll allow me, I would like to make a toast myself. Maybe you haven’t always felt it, but I never stopped believing in you. I have always admired your resilience. You have been through more setbacks, more tragic loss, more disappointments than pretty much anyone I know. And somehow, every time you get knocked down, you manage to get right back up and go after whatever it is you’re after with passion and creativity and… old-fashioned Abbott stubbornness. [all chuckling] I am very proud of you. And not just because of this adventure, which I am quite sure is going to be a success, but… because of your capacity to love, to forgive. To Billy Abbott, my brother. Come here, come here.

Thank you.

That was lovely, Jack.

It really was.

DIANE: Yeah. Yeah, after all that, I better not screw this up, huh? It’s not gonna happen. Oh, I agree. You’ve got this. But, I have to ask. Do you really think it’s a good idea to have Phyllis be part of it? Did you ever consider telling him the truth? Many times, honey. The secret weighed on me. I mean, tortured me sometimes. But your father was just so overjoyed at the pregnancy, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. And then when you were born and I saw the connection between you two, it would’ve broken his heart. And you never told Nathan the truth either, I imagine. That would have been like a bomb being dropped in the middle of two families. I needn’t. So, no. I just lived with that secret and carried it along with me. And then I just… ugh, I just hoped that in time, the shame would go away. And then I feared that you and your father would find out one day. But when Nathan died, and as sad as I was about that, it was like a burden was lifted. Because your lie was safe. And I would die with the truth. But then something happened. Something changed within me when I got the cancer diagnosis. Knowing that I was dying, I just didn’t want you to be alone in the world, knowing that you had a family. Yeah, a biological family I’d never met. Had no clue about. Mom, how did you– how did you imagine that would go? Oh, about how it has, honey. With you being angry and hurt. But I just hoped that you would reach out to Nate. It just felt right, Damian. Look, no matter how difficult this has been for me… I don’t regret not one moment. Because I hope that one day, you will forgive me. Even if this happens after I’m gone. Because we have a bond too. It was solid. It was strong. Or did I just imagine that, hm? NATE: His overnight success, it’s a lie? Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I just felt like you needed to know. Are you sure this information is accurate? Positive. Then, why didn’t Denise find this when she located him? Because maybe she was focused on just finding him. I mean, this took a lot of digging. It was under a lot of legal paperwork. How’d you find this out? Um, I just, you know, I called in a favor and– To somebody that was the best of the best to look into it. A favor from who? Victor. Damn it, Lily! What, Nate? It’s fine. I do not want that man knowing anything at all about my business. He’s not gonna know anything. How do you figure? Because I didn’t even give him your name. I just said that it was a background check for Winters, and he was happy to oblige with the whole Chancellor runaround. I still don’t like it. Hey, hey, listen. At least we know it’s legit, right? Because Victor’s investigators, they don’t leave any stones unturned. Yes, but does that automatically make this sinister? Maybe there’s some other explanation. Did Damian directly tell you that he owns those two companies? He didn’t deny it. Maybe he thought it made him look more powerful and impressive by letting me believe that. Or maybe he was trying to hide his connection to this Dumas guy. Or maybe he had no choice but to hide it. Aristotle Dumas. LILY: The Count of Monte Cristo again. That’s strange, all right. LILY: Nate, it’s more than strange. I mean, look, every time I’ve met with Damian, I feel like he’s been holding something back. Hang on, hang on a minute. You’ve been meeting with him? How many times? It was just a couple times. I thought the only time you talked to Damian was when I left you two alone at the Athletic Club. Well, we crossed paths a couple times since then. What’s the problem? The problem is I never asked you to get involved in this at all. Who initiated it? Like, did he ask you out? I mean, more or less. I told him that he should forgive his mother and he said that he would meet with her if I agreed to have dinner with him. I did it for you, Nate. You should have told me first, Lily. It wasn’t your place to jump in there and run interference for me. I can handle my own business. I wasn’t trying to handle anything. I was trying to break open this box of lies he’s been telling you since he came to town. That’s not the point.

Isn’t it?

NATE: No, Lily. This is only about Amy and Damian and him making peace with her before she dies. That is it. The rest is irrelevant. And you may have just messed that all up. I’m sorry, how? If Damian finds out you had him investigated or that you only agreed to have dinner with him so you could find out more information, he could get so pissed off, he might leave town without giving Amy a second chance. Did you ever consider that? I won’t deny that you and I were close once. In many ways, as close as you and your father. I had a great childhood. At least, I thought I did, until I saw the way you were when Dad was dying. Honey, I explained that to you. You don’t have to explain it to me again. I believe that you were trying to be strong for the both of us. But back then, I had no idea what you were feeling. I just saw you shutting down. And then something inside me… started to shut off too. I am so sorry, Damian. Me too. It was the worst time of my life. I lost everything when Daddy died. Yeah, we both did. First, we lost him. And then each other. I always thought that, uh… your father and I would, um… grow old and wrinkly together. [Amy and Damian chuckling] Still be best of friends. Going through life, you know, hand in hand. I wasn’t ready to lose him. And I did not handle it very well at all. Hm. Neither did I. Is there still time to repair the damage? Damian, I will do anything. Anything. I’m willing to try. That’s all I needed to hear. Look, Diane, I know you hate Phyllis. I think it’s fair to say the feeling is mutual. I swear to you, this has nothing to do with my personal feelings about Phyllis. You’re the one who has to work with her. Do you really want to have to work with her? I believe Phyllis will be an asset for the company. And let’s not forget that this is her comeback, so she’s going to do everything in her power to make it a success. Hm. Well, let’s just hope this latest redemption tour of hers is more successful than the last hundred or so. Well, we all have our flaws, don’t we, Diane? And what I don’t want to do is spend the evening having to defend my decision. So, what are your plans for the launch? I mean, any idea when you’re going to be starting? Yeah, yeah, excited to say in the next few months. Well, that’s encouraging, huh? Maybe even sooner if I hear back from Phyllis. Where’d she go? Uh, she’s actually following up on a few potential partnerships. Oh, really? You never mentioned that. Who were they? You know Phyllis. You know, she wants to keep it a surprise. A surprise? Did she actually say that to you? No, not directly. Wait, I don’t understand. Uh… Actually, I haven’t been in contact with Phyllis– Just the last day– So, I’m sure she’ll reach out to me soon enough and, uh, she’ll let me know. So, she just took off right in the middle of you trying to launch this thing without telling you where she was going or what she was doing, and now you haven’t been able to reach her? SALLY: Um… Billy, do you mind? I think the food’s done. Will you help me in the kitchen?

Absolutely.

SALLY: Okay. What is with all of the trashing of Phyllis? I haven’t seen my brother this excited about anything in quite some time. Can we let him have this? I’m not trying to spoil anything, Jack. But this isn’t just about Billy being excited. This is an investment. Your investment. And it sounds like it’s going to be derailed because Phyllis is being Phyllis. Billy trusts Phyllis. We have to respect his judgment. Hold on. Did you know that Phyllis was a part of this when you agreed to foot the bill? You’re not eating? I don’t have a big appetite these days. Is it the leukemia? Mm-hmm. And also all the meds I’ve been taking to fight it. It’s just a never-ending battle trying to find that balance and sometimes my body screams, “Enough!”

Hm.

AMY: Mm. Is there anything else you can do for this? Uh, Nate has spoken to his friend who’s an oncologist, so. Yeah, you mentioned that. Yeah. I actually have an appointment with her next week, but, uh, I’m just not holding out on any miracles. Why not? From what I hear, they’re coming up with new treatments and medical trials every day. This could be a positive thing for you. I have seen so many doctors. Second, third, fourth opinions, but I am going to go see this one too.

DAMIAN: Okay.

If for nothing else but to satisfy Nate. He has pushed so hard for this. And honey, I have made peace with God and now with you. That’s all the miracle I need. You and Nate have gotten pretty close, haven’t you? Yeah, unexpectedly under the circumstances. I am so grateful. He’s a good man. So, how well have you gotten to know the rest of Nate’s family? Nate, look, I’m really, really sorry. Okay, I really wasn’t trying to make things difficult for you. I was just trying to help. I know you were. I mean, this whole thing with Damian and Amy, it’s been so strange. And I’ve just seen how much it’s consumed you. Yes, Lily, it’s consumed me. But you’re making that out to be a bad thing and it’s not. Hey, I’ve grown to really care about Amy. I’ve learned things about my family that were a shock, yes. But she’s also given me more insight into a man I lost when I was far too young. And no amount of investigating on your part is going to change the fact that Damian and I are brothers. Good or bad, we’re connected. Right, we all get that, Nate. I really think Lily was just trying to look out for you and make sure you didn’t get hurt, that’s all. Yeah, absolutely. I’m just worried Damian’s going to find out you went behind his back. He’s not going to find out. I’m not going to tell him anything. You involved Victor, Lily. You used him to dig up all this stuff about Damian. You don’t think that can come back to bite us? No, I made it clear to Victor it was a company matter. I didn’t even mention your name. Damian won’t care about that. All he’d know is you were snooping around in his business. That’d be enough for him to take off. Everything Amy and I have been working toward could blow up. I’m asking you to respect the boundaries here. I didn’t ask for your help, and I don’t need it. Are we clear? Yes. Could we discuss Phyllis when we get home? We’re not going to resolve it here. Okay, I’m sorry. I’ll stop. Thank you. Oh, Sally, that looks delicious. Thank you. But first, I would love for you to show me around the rest of the place. I might even get a few more decorating ideas.

Hopefully not too many.

DIANE: Ha. I would love to. Come on. Hey. Um, Diane didn’t mean to come down so hard on Phyllis. Yes, she did. But I don’t really care what she thinks, Jack. I– I care what you think. I mean, I hope you don’t see this as a roadblock. You’re not second-guessing your investment in the company. I am going to trust your instincts. I owe you that much. Appreciate that. But Phyllis going off on her own and not reporting back to you sounds alarmingly familiar.

Yeah, I hear you.

Okay. We both know that she is not very good at following the rules or staying in her lane. All I’m saying is keep your eyes open. Be careful. I haven’t spent much time with Nate’s cousins. Devon and… Lily. Oh, but I absolutely adore his girlfriend, Audra. You’ve met, right? Yeah, she seems nice. Oh, no, honey. She’s been a godsend to me. Well, I’m grateful for that. So, from what you do know about the cousins, Devon and Lily, are they good people? Can they be trusted? Why all of a sudden an interest in his cousins? I’m just curious. Does this mean that you’re serious about getting to know Nate better? I’m definitely thinking about it. I’m sorry. I did not mean to come down on you so hard. No, it’s okay. I get it. I know we may never be able to trust Damian completely, but my only goal in this is to make things right for Amy and not do anything that will scare him off. Yeah, I hear you, Nate. I do. Loud and clear. Nate, even with Victor involved, I really don’t think that Lily’s done anything to mess up the progress that you and Amy have made with Damian. I hope you’re right. I’m also hoping that maybe there’s some kind of explanation for all the mystery. I’d like to at least give my brother the benefit of the doubt. Absolutely. And we would all love for this to work out for you and Amy. That’s a given. So, just tell us what you need and we’ll do it. I need for you to do nothing. No more investigations. No more casual run-ins. Leave it alone. That’s what I want. Just leave it alone. I’ve got this. Are you still mad at me? I wasn’t mad at you. Yes, you were, but you’re right. I should have kept my big mouth shut about Phyllis, but you can already see the trouble. I am as concerned about Phyllis as you are, and I tried to explain that to Billy without coming on too strong. You mean like I did? I don’t want Billy feeling I’m pulling my support. I want this to work. So does he. Look, I want Billy to fly in this new project. DIANE: So do I, Jack. The problem is, flying anywhere with Phyllis is bound to end in a crash landing. [Jack sighing] Well, all in all, it was a pretty successful evening. Yeah. Got a little funky in the middle, didn’t it? I need you to be honest with me. You think that I’m making a mistake With Phyllis, just like Diane believes? [Sally sighing] I do think it’s a problem that Phyllis just disappeared without telling you where she is or what she’s doing. It just shows me exactly what Diane was trying to point out, that Phyllis is just more comfortable working alone without having to answer to anyone, but… that’s a problem only you have the answer to. Every time I called her today and she didn’t answer, every time I left a voicemail, I couldn’t help but think, “This is it, this is done. “I’m not gonna do this.” And then I started thinking… Phyllis isn’t stupid. She knows this is her last chance, so… why is she doing this right now? I mean, it’s Phyllis. It’s what she does. Maybe it’s something else. Like what? That’s just it. [Billy and Sally sighing] I wish I knew where she was so I could just talk to her at least. Are you worried that something happened to her? Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”

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