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Chance: Hm, last night was–

[ Summer hushes ]

Summer: Don’t break the spell.

Chance: Right, right, right, right. Definitely not morning. We definitely didn’t oversleep.

Summer: Now, with the shades drawn, we could pretend all day.

Chance: It feels like midnight to me.

[ Phones pinging ]

Summer: No.

Chance: Sound of reality.

Billy: Rough night?

Phyllis: Mm. None of your business.

Billy: You know, I’ll be forever indebted to you for showing me that hangover cure that you actually saved me with. I can head on into the kitchen and find some raw eggs. It works every time.

Phyllis: Thank you, but no thank you. I’ve learned that some of my, um, great ideas weren’t so great after all.

[ Knocking on door ]

Nick: Hey, you’re back. I thought you were staying with connor.

Adam: Uh, chelsea is with him. He’s got a few more sessions with the, um, with the ocd specialist.

Nick: Sorry, adam. I… know how tough it can be when your kid’s facing something like this. Look, you don’t have to be here right now, man. Go take care of your family.

Adam: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I’ll cover a few meetings, and then I’ll head back. But mainly, I came to get some of connor’s things that he’s been missing. And he doesn’t want, uh, anyone else to touch it. It’s part of his– his thing.

Nick: Well, if there’s anything I can do to help connor or you, just ask.

Adam: Well, I appreciate that. Uh, I’m actually supposed to meet dad. But I don’t know where he is. And now it’s looking like he is mia.

Adam: Saw the news that claire was released. Gotta say, I was not surprised about that.

Nick: I guess you haven’t heard the latest.

Adam: Hm?

Nick: Last night, victoria’s house burned down. Thank god no one was there.

Adam: What? How did that happen?

[ Phones pinging ] “Come to the ranch. Important.” Okay. Why is michael summoning us?

Nick: Can’t be good.

Adam: All right, well, let’s go. Nick?

Nick: I just got some, uh, some information I’ve been waiting for. It’s something I got to handle.

Adam: Well, is it christian?

Nick: I just got to take care of this, adam. I’ll meet you at the ranch.

Nikki: Oh, michael, thank god! Where’s victor? Why isn’t he with you? What’s happened?

Jordan: 10 more miles down this road. And don’t even think about doing anything foolish.

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Jordan: I don’t think anyone’s followed us.

Victor: When I make a deal, I stand by it, all right? And no one knew where you and I were meeting. Besides that, I gave myself up willingly to ensure your escape.

Jordan: Because you aren’t foolish enough to work against me.

Victor: I would say.

[ Jordan chuckles ]

Jordan: So, uh, tell me, what does your family think of our little arrangement? They can’t be too happy that I’m going to be living the rest of my life out in the lap of luxury in some french chateau on your dime.

Victor: Right. I made that decision on my own, all right?

Jordan: Oh, don’t lie to me. You had help with your plan. Nikki’s poor, tragic, alcoholic friend gave you my phone number. And then my ingrate niece, claire, called me with your message, which she will regret soon.

Victor: Wait a minute. Wasn’t it enough for you to burn down my daughter’s house?

Jordan: For claire’s betrayal? No. No. I– I devoted my life to that girl, and she abandons me the minute she thinks that she’s being welcomed by the newman family, the family that destroyed her grandmother, my sister. Is that what you’re doing? Are you welcoming her? Or are you merely just using her the way you used eve?

Victor: For your information, your niece, claire, was only too happy to seal your fate.

Nikki: You sent me one text hours ago telling me not to worry, that everything had gone according to plan.

Michael: And I stand by that.

Nikki: All right, well, now I want to know everything else. Every detail. Has jordan been arrested? Why hasn’t victor tried to contact me? Where–

Michael: All right, nikki, nikki, I am sorry things have had to be so cryptic and clandestine.

Nikki: Will you just please tell me?

Michael: All right. Jordan has not been arrested.

Nikki: Well, where the hell is she? Did she even show up?

Michael: Before I can answer the rest of your questions, victor insisted that i explain the final phase of his plan to the entire family so that you would all get the whole picture, and it would make sense.

Nikki: Oh, for god’s sake, michael. Please just tell me that he’s all right.

Billy: Wow, that’s actually impressive, you admitting to having bad ideas. It’s real progress, phyllis. Of course, most people learn these life lessons that involve wearing sunglasses at breakfast time earlier in life.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. I’m just minding my own business, billy.

Billy: Hmm.

Phyllis: That’s what I’m doing. Everybody in this town tells me to do that all the time, like, all the time. And here you are just being so judgy of me. Just a stream of judgmental words. Go away.

Billy: All right. Fair enough. I’ll be right over here if you need me.

[ Phone ringing ] Chance, you at the office?

Chance: Hey, welcome back, man. How was the trip?

Billy: Uh, it was as good as can be expected under the circumstances. How soon can you meet?

Summer: You coming?

Chance: Where are you?

Billy: I’m at society, about to have breakfast. Why don’t you come here? I’ll order a pot of coffee. What do you want to eat? I’ll order it now.

Summer: Chance.

Chance: You know what? Don’t wait on me, man. I’ll be there when I can. ()

Billy: Hi, it’s me again. Sorry to bug.

Phyllis: Then– then don’T.

[ Billy sighs ]

Billy: Yeah, I have to. For whatever reason, I have this unexplainable responsibility to want to cheer you up.

Phyllis: Well, you’re doing a bang-up job.

Billy: Clearly, there’s something going on, so… what is it? I want to help.

Phyllis: Really? Why the sudden desire to want to help me? I mean, is this your one act of good karma for the week or…

Billy: Hm. Hm. That’s actually interesting. Yeah. Yeah, maybe you’re right. Maybe it is. I had to leave chelsea alone to deal with some challenges that connor is going through up at school, and I didn’t want to come back, but she insisted that I come back. She said she wanted to spend some quality time with her son, and I feel guilty about that. So, yeah, you are the beneficiary of me wanting to feel useful today.

Phyllis: Lucky me.

Billy: Hm. You know, I’m a pretty good talker, but I’m actually a fantastic listener.

Phyllis: Billy…

Billy: Ah. There you are.

Phyllis: I know you’re a good listener. I know that. You’re not really hearing what I’m saying.

Billy: Yeah. That’s probably true, but hey, are you okay?

Phyllis: I appreciate what you’re doing. I’m sure, um, it’s coming from a good place. And– and also, I– I’m sorry that connor is going through something.

Billy: Thank you.

Phyllis: Yeah. But I don’t want to talk about what’s going on with me to you. So you offered, and that’s awesome. And I have it on good authority from, you know, the, what– what is it? The karma fairy that, um, you offering absolves you of any guilty feelings you might have toward me.

Billy: You sure?

Phyllis: Yeah, I’m sure.

Billy: Okay.

Phyllis: Besides, what are you even doing here? Um, I thought you would be, um, working really hard at, uh, chancellor-winters. I hear that you are trying to stake a claim in the company.

Billy: Where’d you hear that from?

Phyllis: Around.

Billy: Mm. Around, huh?

Phyllis: I heard it from amanda.

Billy: Ah! Amanda.

Phyllis: I hear that there’s– yeah. We’re– we’re really good friends, so…

Billy: Naturally.

Phyllis: She told me that there’s a power play going on between you and devon.

[ Billy scoffs ] That you’re trying to be the head honcho at chancellor-winters. So, I’m– I’m actually surprised that you could pull yourself away from chelsea and connor.

Michael: There are safeguards in place to protect victor.

Nikki: From what? Where is he right now, and is he all right?

Michael: It’ll be okay. It’ll be okay. It will be clear once I explain.

Nikki: Well, stop stalling and do it.

Claire: Michael, you’re here. Did you meet with jordan?

Nikki: I’ve been trying to get that information out of him.

Claire: Where’s victor? Did something happen?

Victoria: Sorry to keep everyone waiting. We were in town meeting with my insurance agent about the fire, and, uh, I got your text.

Cole: So yo– your text sounded urgent.

Victoria: What’s going on?

Nikki: Your father met with jordan last night, and he hasn’t come back.

Victoria: What? How come nobody told us?

Michael: Well, hey, you know what? Let’s just stay calm. As I’ve said, I will explain. We’re just waiting on nick and adam.

Adam: Okay, I’m here. Nick shouldn’t be far behind. What is this all about? And where is dad?

Nikki: That’s what I want to know. Right now. We’re not waiting for nicholas.

Michael: Very well. Victor is with jordan. She’s holding him hostage.

Jordan: Come on, admit it. You don’t give a damn about my niece.

Victor: You’re talking about my granddaughter.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: Really? You expect me to believe that you care at all about little claire joining the high and mighty newman family? No, no, it’s all a ruse to make her feel safe, loved, so you can get to me.

Victor: Listen, let’s not waste any time talking about this nonsense, okay?

Jordan: Well, I pride myself in knowing how your devious mind works.

Victor: Sometimes, life is like a chess game, you know? And by my calculations, you plan to kill me tonight.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: With this? So messy.

Victor: What difference does it make anyway? We now came up with a plan that is mutually beneficial. So whatever we had planned before is history.

Jordan: Except for one problem, and it’s a biggie. (Cat 1) friskies world!

Jordan: You really don’t see the problem with your deal?

Victor: I thought it was a damn generous deal.

[ Jordan laughs ] What’s wrong with it?

Jordan: You claim you’re going to have your attorney drain my newly funded $10 million bank account and sic the international police on me if I don’t tell him immediately of where I’m keeping you hostage.

Victor: Well, surely you must understand that i wanted some insurance, that you hold up your end of the bargain.

Jordan: In this little game of chicken? Absolutely. But who’s to say that you won’t do the same thing immediately the minute I tell attorney baldwin of your whereabouts?

Victor: Well, you just have to trust me now, don’t you?

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: Your deal is a joke. A grand empty promise.

Victor: Are you telling me you’re pulling out of the deal now? In other words, you want no money, no new identity?

Jordan: No french chateau.

Victor: Yeah. Exactly.

Jordan: Well, I would have enjoyed that.

Victor: Why play along now?

Jordan: To get what I really want. And that’s you, victor newman. You. Alone. No henchmen. And now, I have you. And I’m going to make you pay.

Nikki: How could you let this happen?

Claire: I knew that she sounded unhinged when I spoke to her.

Adam: Wait, you knew that she was planning this?

Claire: Of course not.

Adam: Okay, did you know that my father was meeting with her?

Claire: Only because nikki told me.

Victoria: Would you just leave her alone?

Michael: Listen.

[ Michael chuckles ] Listen up, everybody. Here’s the situation. As victor predicted, jordan called claire back last night.

Claire: And I gave her victor’s message, just like he asked me to. I told her that he wanted to make amends for what happened to eve.

Michael: And jordan took the bait. She reached out to victor to meet.

Adam: Which is when he should have called the police.

Michael: And risk scaring her off. No, your father worked too hard to lure her in. Look, he agreed to meet jordan with only me. No police, no security detail.

Adam: Which doesn’t mean you still don’t bring backup.

Michael: No, she– she is shrewd. She picked the location, this alleyway that made surveillance impossible. So, we– we couldn’t predict when she arrived. We– we couldn’t post police officers anywhere nearby even if we had wanted to. Man, she thought of everything. She arrived out of nowhere. With this big old gun.

Nikki: Oh, my god.

Michael: I suppose she could have killed us both if she didn’t like what we had to say. Or perhaps that was her plan all along. You know, get us to this secluded alleyway, no witnesses. Shoot and run.

Nikki: This is exactly what I was afraid of.

Victoria: You let that mad woman lead our father away at gunpoint?

Michael: I didn’t let anyone do anything. We all know no one could make victor newman do anything he doesn’t want to. He had more bait to dangle. And once again, jordan took it. Whatever plans she had going into that alleyway, they changed once victor presented his offer.

Cole: And what was it?

Michael: Ten million in an offshore bank account, a new identity, and a house in france.

Adam: Okay, well, if he offered her all of that, then why did she take him hostage?

Michael: To prove it wasn’t a trap. He told her she could lock him up somewhere until she could safely disappear.

[ Summer chuckling ]

Summer: Oh, great, just what I need, the third degree.

Chance: Okay, here’s the deal. We’re not going to let anything ruin our day today. We are in a perfect mood. The last 12 hours have been perfect, and I want to hold on to that feeling.

Summer: You know what? You’re right. Let’s do this. Mom.

Phyllis: Oh, hey.

Summer: What a nice surprise.

Phyllis: Oh, yeah.

Chance: Came as fast as I could.

Billy: I appreciate that.

Chance: Did you eat yet?

Billy: I did not. Sitting right behind us, that would be great. You two, excuse me. Please.

Summer: What is up with you?

Phyllis: Nothing is up with me, you know. It was just, you know– I didn’t get a lot of sleep last night. Nothing to see here. Summer, it’s no big deal. You, on the other hand, I want to know what’s going on with you.

Summer: Nothing. Uh, just, uh, going to get some takeout, and go back to the office.

Phyllis: What, you don’t have five minutes to share a cup of coffee with your mom? Sit down, please.

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Summer: Okay, five minutes. But that’s– that’s it, because I really do have a pile of work waiting for me.

Phyllis: That’s fine with me. I mean, but I need you to tell me very specifically and succinctly what’s going on with you and chance.

[ Summer laughs ] I’m your mother, I deserve to know, because I’ve been supporting this, and I will always cheer you on from the sidelines. You know why? Because you’re going after what you want.

Summer: Okay, I think that you’re just a little too invested in this.

Phyllis: In your happiness? Of course I am, of course. So, what’s going on between you and chance?

Summer: Mom, you know that we’ve been hanging out.

Phyllis: Well, because you came here together, but it wasn’t for a breakfast date.

Summer: Your detective skills are very impressive.

Phyllis: Oh, wait a second. Were you coming from the same place? Oh, my– oh, my– like– like a sleepover.

Summer: Okay, I am not going to go into details with you.

Phyllis: You have to, because I could see the glow all over your face.

Summer: Stop. Okay, fine. I’m having fun. And I think that he is, too.

Phyllis: Fun is great. Oh, my gosh. I’m so happy for you. That is so great, summer. Good for you. Well, at least one of us is having a successful romantic life.

Billy: Seems like things are going well with summer.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, but I’m 100% focused on work, don’t you worry. When I’m in there, I’m locked in.

Billy: That’s good. I’m glad to hear that. Speaking of work…

Chance: Thanks.

Billy: …Give me an update. How’s everything?

Chance: First, though, is everything okay with chelsea and connor? You were kind of vague.

Billy: Yeah, I’m not gonna– not gonna be cagey about it. I’m just trying to respect their privacy.

Chance: Yeah, and I don’t want to pry, I just want to make sure they’re okay.

Billy: I appreciate that. Everything’s gonna be okay. It’s just gonna be a process.

Chance: Understood.

Billy: So, fill me in. How did nate and devon react to my absence? Everyone behave?

Chance: Well, I don’t mean to be blunt, but nobody seemed to miss you.

[ Billy laughs ]

Billy: So much about not being blunt.

Chance: Yeah, probably could have phrased that differently.

Billy: No, no, no. That’s the information that I need. When you say that I clearly was not missed, do you mean that my absence was not noticed? Or is it more–

Chance: They seem relieved that you weren’t around.

Billy: Huh.

Chance: Sorry if that’s not what you want to hear, billy.

Billy: No, on the contrary. It’s exactly what I want to hear. In fact, that makes me very happy.

Victoria: I don’t know how could dad place himself in danger like this?

Cole: Well, you know he’ll do anything to protect his family.

Michael: You have to agree with that.

Nikki: I can’t believe he would make a deal with jordan after the hell she’s put us through.

Adam: Was any of this your idea, huh? Are you working with your aunt?

Claire: No.

Victor: Well, you planned ahead, didn’t you?

Jordan: Cozy, isn’t it? Have a seat. The perfect place for you and your beloved nikki to die a horrible death. But alas, you’re going to have to die alone. After I got your offer, I had to abandon my two for one plan. But you still played right into my hands.

Victor: I thought it was my idea to be your hostage.

Jordan: Which made it all the sweeter.

[ Victor laughs ]

Victor: How silly on my part that I thought I could outsmart you.

[ Jordan laughing ] Yeah.

Jordan: And that’s what I’ve been trying to teach claire her entire life. That your arrogance is your blind spot. And in the end, will be your downfall. Kerendia presents…

Chance: I don’t get it. You like it that nate and devon enjoy when you’re gone?

Billy: Yeah. It means my presence is creating a certain sense of pressure.

Chance: Well, that’s because they feel like they have to keep an eye on you. They’re worried about what moves you might make. How can that be good?

Billy: Because it keeps everyone on their toes. Make sure they’re doing their best.

Chance: So it sounds like you’re focused more on office politics rather than the actual work.

Billy: Actually, it’s all tied together. One impacts the other. Let’s consider that your first lesson for the day.

Chance: Well, I’d rather just know what your real agenda is, billy.

Billy: What do you mean by that?

Chance: Well, are you content on running things smoothly while lily’s still gone, or are nate and devon right? Are you looking for more power here?

Billy: Where’s this suspicion coming from?

Chance: You told me to be your eyes and ears. I’m reporting back, reading the room.

Billy: And you’re doing a great job. But just because devon and nate have trust issues, it doesn’t mean you should. I know what I’m doing. Part of what I’m doing is bringing you along so you understand the dynamics of the c suite, okay? So, if you want a place in this company, just stick with me.

Chance: Well, I’d feel a lot better if I knew whether or not my mentor was using me as a spy for his own purposes.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh, I could see it all over your face. That glow. That glow. Seeing the other person makes you light up. You’re walking around with a stupid grin on your face all day long, oh.

Summer: Are you saying that we look like idiots?

Phyllis: Yes. And it’s awesome, it’s awesome. And I’m jealous, and everyone’s jealous because we all want to have that feeling. We all want to walk around with butterflies in our stomach, and see the other person and we light up. And knowing that we make the other person’s life happier, and bigger and nicer. It’s so great, see? At least– at least my instincts were right, right here. I knew you guys were meant to be.

Summer: Okay, shh. Mom, what is going on with you?

Phyllis: What?

Summer: This mood that you’re in, it doesn’t have to do with me and chance. What’s going on?

Phyllis: What– what do you mean? I’m very happy for you.

Summer: Then why do you sound like you’re– like, in mourning or something for something that you don’t have? Anyway, look at you.

[ Summer laughs ] When’s the last time you had a bloody mary for breakfast? What happened last night? Does it have to do with danny?

Victoria: How dare you?

Cole: Claire risked her safety and well-being to help victor lay this trap.

Victoria: All against our better judgment, by the way. Dad’s the one who insisted.

Claire: To answer your question, I want jordan locked up just as much as the rest of you.

Victoria: You don’t have to explain yourself to adam.

Adam: I just– I’m very surprised how quickly you embraced claire. It is like you have forgotten that she tried to kill you all. She was raised by her aunt to hate you, now you just assume that she’s turned on her aunt?

Claire: I have. She lied to me my entire life, and now I know the truth, that I’m part of this family, like it or not.

Adam: Well, how do we know that you and her haven’t had more chats, and this wasn’t your plan all along?

Cole: Enough with the accusations.

Claire: God, my mom was right about you. You’re not like the other newmans, are you? See, they’ve all been very welcoming, but you are here going out of your way to accuse me.

Nikki: All right, everybody, just stop. This is not helping us find out what happened to victor.

Michael: Listen, I firmly believe victor is alive and well. He protected himself. He warned jordan that I would drain her bank account and alert interpol if she didn’t call me with his location the minute she was safely out of the country.

Victoria: Okay, so what are we supposed to do then? Are we supposed to just sit around and wait and pray that jordan sticks to her end of the deal?

Nikki: Why would victor think she would follow his rules? I mean, she burned down victoria’s house and intended to kill everybody in it.

Michael: I raised that concern myself. But I have to say, I’ve been reading criminals my entire career. I saw it in her eyes. She wanted that escape hatch. It was too tempting to pass up.

Nikki: It doesn’t mean she still won’t double cross him.

Michael: Victor told me he had provisions in place in case that happened.

Adam: Okay, well, what is his backup plan?

Michael: That I don’t know.

Jordan: You’re taking this awfully well, for a man who’s about to spend the rest of his incredibly short life locked up in this room. And don’t think I’m bluffing.

Victor: I don’t think you’re bluffing. I know you intend to leave me here and let me die. But let me ask you something. How do you intend to live? How do you intend to be on the run with no money? You should have accepted my offer.

Jordan: You can’t buy me off, victor newman, and you are going to spend the rest of your life starving and dying here in this decrepit hole. And nikki, poor nikki and your rich, beautiful children will grieve for you until I come for them because I will not rest until every member of the newman family has paid. This doesn’t end with you. It’s not over, victor.

Victor: It is over.

[ Electricity buzzing ]

[ Jordan groans ] I started to think you wouldn’t come.

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Phyllis: Danny who?

Summer: Mom.

Phyllis: I don’t want to talk about it.

Summer: Uh, no, you can’t do that. You can’t ask about my love life and then just shut down when I ask about yours.

Phyllis: I don’t have a love life.

Summer: Well, I thought that you and danny, you know…

Phyllis: Listen, okay, I went to bat, tried to shoot my shot, struck out, that’s it, let’s– let’s not speak his name.

Summer: I’m sorry. Seriously, I am. You can’t be that surprised.

Phyllis: What does that mean?

Summer: It’s danny and christine. They have so much history together, they’re the real deal. It’s really hard to compete with that.

Phyllis: Wow. Wow. Even my daughter doesn’t think I’m worthy of having love.

Billy: Is this about my critique of your idea? Do you still carry a chip on your shoulder about that?

Chance: No, this is about you respecting me enough to be honest.

Billy: Okay, well, I’ll be honest. It benefits both of us if I have a larger presence at chancellor-winters.

Chance: How do you figure?

Billy: Because you and i are there to support jill. To protect her from whatever land grab mamie johnson is pushing devon and nate to make.

Chance: Okay, so you’re protecting jill’s interests, not your own.

Billy: Jill’s interests are our interests. And I’m not going to apologize for that. So again, if you want a place in this company, I suggest that you get in line with me.

Nikki: So jordan led him away with a gun at his head to god knows where?

Claire: And this was his idea?

Michael: Yes. But after jordan and victor left together, I’m as much in the dark as the rest of you about what happens next.

Claire: She gets like this when she feels trapped.

Nikki: Well, you said she gets sloppy, and that’s what we’re counting on.

Claire: But she also gets harder to predict. She’s volatile.

Michael: Oh, come on. This is victor we’re talking about. He told me he had another shoe to drop. One jordan won’t see coming.

Jordan: Where am I?

Victor: You ain’t in the south of france. No big mansion with a pool. Cozy, isn’t it? Huh? Huh?

Jordan: How’d you know we were here?

Victor: This is called a tracking device.

Jordan: No one was following us, I was checking the whole time.

Nick: I wasn’t behind you. I was on a parallel route. You, uh, looking for this?

Victor: Don’t you ever underestimate me.

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Phyllis: I’m sorry. I– I’m sorry. I don’t mean to be in your way. That’s accidental. I didn’t do it on purpose, but don’t, you know, say that to anyone in this town. They won’t believe you. [ Phyllis chuckles ] Hello. This is a surprise.

Nick: What’s, uh, going on?

Phyllis: Buy me a drink and I’ll tell you.

Nikki: Victor, evading my question only makes me more suspicious. Now, I’ve asked you, where are you going at this hour?

Victor: And I have told you.

Nikki: But you didn’t give me a straight answer.

Victor: Because I don’t want to worry you.

Nikki: You don’t think it worries me that you won’t answer a simple question?

Victor: All right, I’ll tell you.

Nikki: Thank you.

Victor: Have a seat. So… I’ve heard from jordan.

Nikki: And?

Victor: She took my bait.

Nikki: What does that mean?

Victor: I want to meet with her.

Nikki: Oh, victor, no.

Victor: Yes. Don’t worry. Everything’s under control.

Nikki: So that’s where you’re going right now? To meet jordan?

Victor: Yeah.

[ Jordan humming ]

[ Jordan chuckles ]

[ Jordan sighs ]

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Victor: Yes, send him in.

Nikki: How do you know that jordan’s not planning a trap of her own?

Victor: I’m sure she is. But I have it under control. I have the upper hand, okay?

Nikki: We have thought that before, victor, but look where we are.

Victor: Sweetheart, I promise you, this time will be successful. This is the last stage of a plan I have to make sure that woman will not cause pain to our family again.

Michael: Okay, I’m here. What’s the emergency? Oh.

Victor: All arranged?

Michael: So, this is it, huh? This is really happening tonight.

Victor: Yes.

Michael: Well, uh, yeah, everything’s arranged as ordered, uh, but I want to tell you that I’m not crazy about this. I don’t like the legal risks you’re taking or the legal risks I’m taking.

Nikki: All right, well, one of you please tell me what is going on? What is happening, and where did this last stage of your plan come from?

Victor: Sweetheart, the less you know, the better, all right? I have this under control. I’ll be back and tell you everything. Um… I adore you. You know that. You’ve gotta trust me now, all right? Let’s go.

Claire: Nikki? I didn’t expect to find you up at this hour. Are– are you okay?

Nikki: Oh, yeah, yeah. I’ve– I’ve just been handling some things. Uh, I’m too keyed up to go to bed yet.

Claire: I think I have the perfect solution.

Nikki: And what would that be?

Claire: Let me distract you again. Only this time, you tell me a story.

Nick: Nah, drink’s not gonna happen for you. I feel like you’ve had plenty already.

Phyllis: Sometimes you just need to annihilate the darkness.

Nick: Really?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Okay, phyllis.

Phyllis: I had an epiphany. Do you want to hear it?

Nick: Sure.

Phyllis: Don’t try to change. Ever. It’s a waste of time.

Nick: You know that’s not true, phyllis. I’ve admired the way you’ve tried to change.

Phyllis: It’s true. Oh, what good has it done? I mean, my kids… still walk around me like they’re walking on eggshells.

[ Sighs ] My friends… I don’t even have any friends, that’s for sure. And, uh, then… I thought I really had a chance at happiness. That just blew up in my face. It was crushed under… the history… that I have that I will never, ever escape from. So, why try?

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Nick: I don’t suppose this “second chance at something” has anything to do with a certain rock star that we were talking about at society the other night?

Phyllis: It doesn’t matter.

Nick: All of a sudden, danny romalotti doesn’t matter?

Phyllis: Oh, don’t say his name, please. Don’t say his name. Uh, why did I even try?

Nick: Well, when we were talking, you gave me the impression that things were on the upswing with you two.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, I was wrong. He told me who he really wanted, and it’s not me.

Nick: He actually said that?

Phyllis: Yeah. He actually said that.

[ Nick sighs ] You know, when I was standing there, humiliated and rejected… you know what my first impulse was?

Nick: Well, I hope I’m wrong about this, but I’m guessing it was revenge.

Phyllis: It was revenge. That’s what my first impulse was. See? I can’t change. It’s like my default. It’s just my tiger stripes. I’ve been trying to change this whole time, and I can’T. It’s just obviously who I am.

[ Phyllis sobbing ] So why should I even try to change?

Nick: Okay, don’t– don’t do that.

Phyllis: Do what?

Nick: This “you can’t change” garbage, and that’s what it is. All right? We both know that’s not true.

Phyllis: Yeah, how do you know that?

Nick: Because we’ve all watched you do it for months, and do it very well, by the way. You can change. You did change.

Phyllis: Oh, I haven’t, nick. I haven’T. And even if you think I have, so what? So damn what? Where’s my drink?

Nick: No, we’re not gonna do that, all right? I’ve got a better offer for you.

Phyllis: What is your better offer?

Nick: Instead of a drink, why don’t you let me buy you some dinner? Junk food. All you want, whatever you want.

Phyllis: What kind of junk food?

Nick: Name it.

Phyllis: Um… how about, uh, room service junk food?

[ Laughs ] I mean–

Nick: Really?

Phyllis: Yeah, it is the best, because no one will see me eating.

[ Phyllis laughs ] And I want to change out of this dress. I feel embarrassed, so…

Nick: Okay. Let’s do it. You lead the way. Hey, let’s, you know, just– let’s leave that.

[ Phyllis laughs ]

Phyllis: Ooh.

Nick: Okay, o– okay.

Phyllis: Yeah, it’s okay. It’s okay. It’s all right.

Nick: You’re doing great.

Phyllis: It’s okay.

Nikki: It’s sweet of you to try to distract me, but… I’m afraid I’m just not up to telling stories tonight.

Claire: Not even the legendary story of how nikki reed met victor newman? I read about a million versions of it, and jordan spoon-fed me more dirt on all of you than I ever wanted to know.

[ Nikki sighs ]

Nikki: I can only imagine. Well, all right. But you asked for it, so… fasten your seatbelt.

Michael: I don’t feel great about this location, victor.

Victor: Why?

Michael: I think it was a mistake not to bring police back up. If jordan shows up to meet you, they take her into custody. It’s over. End of story.

Victor: She would have noticed that a mile away.

Michael: I do have one favor to ask you.

Victor: What’s that?

Michael: Don’t make me a liar to my wife. No heroics, no surprises. Look, I promised lauren I’d be home in a couple of hours, safe and sound.

Victor: Lauren has nothing to worry about, okay?

[ Clattering ] Hey, dad. I got an a on my book report. -And i scored a goal on ashley. -That’s cool. And I went for a walk in the woods and I didn’t get a single flea or tick on me. You are just the best. Probably because of that flea and tick medicine you’ve been ordering from chewy. We are very proud of you. You never stop surprising us, bailey. Right? I’m great. You are greaT. I wonder if bailey’s ever done a book report. Be nice to your sister. What flea bit him? Pets aren’t just pets. They’re more. This flea and tick season, get 20% off your first pharmacy order at chewy. All of the things that

Victor: Now you have given yourself an impressive advantage. I mean, look at those rooftops. No way I could position the sniper. Not that that thought ever occurred to me.

Jordan: No, because that would be so unsportsmanlike. So un-victor newman of you.

Victor: I said I would come with my lawyer. No cops, just one man. I kept my word.

Jordan: Well, that’s funny, because my sister never said that about you before she died. But that was decades ago. People do change.

Victor: Well, some do, and some don’T.

Jordan: You are beginning to bore me. So let’s get right to the point, okay? Mr. Man of his word, tell me about this restitution.

[ Michael clears throat ] What have we here?

Victor: It’s your new life.

Jordan: Oh. You’ve got my attention. Tell me more.

Victor: It’s a bank account with 10 million bucks in it.

Jordan: Nice.

Victor: And a new passport, new identity, new birth certificate. Ball of wax.

Jordan: Go on.

Victor: And keys and a deed to a new house in the south of france.

Jordan: Oh. With or without a pool?

Victor: Well, what do you think? Imagine. You can start a new life. Beautiful home, beautiful country. Don’t have to worry about a damn thing.

[ Jordan scoffs ]

Jordan: Sounds so very tempting.

Victor: Just think. You no longer have to be on the run. No cops on your tail. No worries about prosecution. All you have to do is leave the united states. Never look back.

Nikki: I guess the best place to start would be my late teens. Not a part of my life that I’m particularly proud of.

Claire: Why? What was going on with you?

Nikki: Oh, I was very naive and a bit promiscuous. Kind of a wild child. I took every wrong path I came across.

Claire: Like what?

Nikki: Well… I signed on to a modeling agency that turned out to be a front for prostitution. And then I joined a commune that turned out to be a cult.

Claire: I’m so sorry, nikki. I didn’t know any of that.

Nikki: Then I got a job dancing at a club called the bayou. I’m certain you heard about that.

Claire: It was one of jordan’s fixations, yes.

Nikki: Well, in the meantime, a very handsome, successful older man named victor newman was going through a rough time. His first wife had left him, and he was depressed. So one night, his best friend, douglas austin, decided to cheer him up by taking him out to a club.

Claire: The one where you were working?

Nikki: Exactly. So victor was sitting in the audience when I came out on stage that night. It was the first time we ever laid eyes on each other.

Claire: Did he ask you out?

Nikki: Um, no, not exactly. It was more like he took me under his wing. He was determined to transform this mess, street-smart, punk kid into a sophisticated young lady. Uh, he arranged for etiquette lessons, and I learned how to dress, learned how to carry on proper conversation at a cocktail party.

Victor: We’ll have to make time for music. The piano you have at home probably isn’t very good, so I want you to come here and practice for about an hour or two every day. And then you’ll need some coaching, and I’ll arrange for that.

Nikki: Well, those lessons are gonna cost a lot of money.

Victor: Well, I can afford to indulge my whims, and right now it just suits me to give you some music lessons.

Nikki: And what do you want in return? I mean, nobody takes the time and money to do this sort of thing for a person if they don’t want something back.

Victor: Well, the finished product will be my reward. I mean, when I’m done with you, you’ll be ready to go anywhere and meet anyone. You’ll be an accomplished and cultured woman. So now, play again. And this time with more legato.

Nikki: Oh, you– you know about music, too?

Victor: I know something about almost everything, and so will you.

Claire: And in the process, the two of you fell in love?

Nikki: Oh, well, I did. He didn’T. Not– not yet.

Claire: Jordan said that the two of you were married several times.

Nikki: Well, that is true, uh, to each other and to other people. We’ve both been through a lot, but, um, we always managed to find our way back to each other. And I guess that’s a testament to the devotion we have for one another and for our children, our grandchildren. Family is very important to us. You see, victor was raised in an orphanage.

Claire: I had read that, but jordan said that that was just a phony publicity story manufactured by newman enterprises to counteract victor’s ruthless reputation.

Victor: Well, for his sake, I wish that were true, but he did grow up in an orphanage, and family was something that he always yearned for. And now that he has one, he makes damn sure that nothing will happen to any of us, including you.

Claire: Me? After everything I did?

Nikki: As far as he’s concerned, anyone with a drop of newman blood is family, and he will love and protect them forever.

Claire: This doesn’t sound anything like the terrible man I grew up hearing about. When did eve howard come into your lives?

[ Door opens ]

Phyllis: Wait here.

Nick: I plan to.

Phyllis: Okay.

Nick: Wow. [ Sighs ] Hey, how’s it going? Uh, could I get some food sent up? Yeah, um, let’s go with a couple of cheeseburgers, some fries, uh, onion rings, and mac and cheese. Yeah, two orders of each. Thanks. Bye.

Phyllis: Did you get onion rings or grilled cheese?

Nick: Uh, I got onion rings and mac and cheese, so…

Phyllis: Oh, mac and cheese! Oh, my favorites. Because you know my motto, do you remember? “I never met a carb that I didn’t like.” Yeah.

Nick: Yeah.

Phyllis: Well, you can go. Yeah, you can go. Thank you for taking care of me for, like, the one-… billionth time that I’m not at my best, so thank you.

Nick: Yeah, that’s not gonna happen. You think I’m gonna let you have all this food to yourself? No.

[ Phyllis clears throat ]

Phyllis: Listen, if you could not tell summer or daniel that this happened, I’d really appreciate it. I know that’s a lot to ask, you know, considering, um, my luck these days. I’m not counting on it, but…

Nick: I promise you, neither one of them’s gonna hear a word about this from me.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Nick: Sure.

Phyllis: Do you want a nightcap?

Nick: No, I’m good, thanks.

Phyllis: I mean, do you mind if I make myself one?

Nick: Not at all.

Phyllis: All right. Thank you.

[ Phyllis clears throat ]

Nick: You know, you could just put the drink down, and we could talk about whatever it is that’s bothering you. You could, uh, rant, whatever. Get anything you want off your chest. I’m here to listen.

Phyllis: No judgment?

Nick: I wouldn’t, even if I was thinking it. I would’ve called yesterday.

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Phyllis: So, um, abby gave me the restaurant, and, I mean, the entire restaurant plus the kitchen because danny was gonna make his pasta recipe. His, um… he makes a special, uh, sauce, and he was gonna make it. Um, so it was just gonna be one last night before he, um, went on tour.

Nick: So danny is leaving town?

Phyllis: Yeah, he’s leaving town.

Nick: Well, I mean, it sounds like you came up with a pretty cool way to say goodbye.

Phyllis: Yeah. It’s very romantic.

Nick: Please tell me he showed up.

Phyllis: Yeah, he showed up. With christine.

Nick: Oh. Ouch.

Phyllis: Ouch.

Nick: Sorry.

Phyllis: Yeah, it was kind of ouch. You know, this time I really felt like danny and i had a chance. I know it sounds weird, but I just felt like, um… that I was being rewarded for changing like I’ve been doing. I’ve been working really hard. And I felt like it– it was fate. They were giving me a do-over. Um… you know, that I was getting a chance to… right so many wrongs from my past. You know. And I felt like, um, danny and I really connected in a different way this time.

Nick: Sounds to me like you did a great job. You know, you might be looking at this the wrong way, though. It’s not a matter of good versus bad. It’s just a human thing, you know, a connection. Danny and christine, they always click.

Phyllis: I click with him, too. I didn’t just imagine that. I mean, it was really there. I guess I’M… just not enough. Wow. How am I not enough?

Nick: You are. You are enough, all right? And you… you will be for… someone else.

Phyllis: Who? Who? Where are they? It’s weird talking about this with you. I can’t talk about this with you. It’s just really hard. Um… I’ve been working so hard at being better. Being better than I was, at least. It’s just difficult trying to be the person that my kids want me to be. And be the person that everybody in this town wants me to be. Every day is hard. And at the end of the day, I just feel alone. That’s all. And lonely.

Claire: Nikki, I’m sorry. That was stupid. Your story’s wonderful, and I shouldn’t have asked about my grandmother. Just skip over the eve howard part. It’s probably the last thing you want to relive right now after the nightmare you’ve been through.

Nikki: Well, you know what? It might be helpful for me to just get it all out. That’s a long, complicated story. Did jordan ever tell you that eve tried to poison victor?

Claire: No. She always made it out like eve was so innocent and loving, that victor betrayed her.

Nikki: She was a menace, just like her sister. She was arrested and taken to a psychiatric facility.

Claire: Oh, like me.

Nikki: No, not like you. Everything she did was of her own free will. And unlike you, she didn’t want to get well. So she just continued on her path of destruction. And then she read in the paper that victor and i were getting married, so she infiltrated our wedding, disguised as a caterer, and tried to stab me.

Claire: What? Knives and the disguises and the poison, it’s– it’s just like jordan. I didn’t know any of this.

Nikki: Well, no, of course not. She couldn’t tell you the truth about these things and still pretend to be righteous. I didn’t tell you this to upset you. I’m so sorry if I did. I just think that you deserve to know the truth about both sides of your family.

Claire: I do, yeah. Thank you for telling me. It’s just… it makes me think.

Nikki: About what?

Claire: Everything I did. The lies, the deception, the drugging, the alcohol in your iv.

Nikki: Honey, that was all jordan’s influence.

Claire: But still, I’m the one who did those things. What if their madness is in me?

Michael: For pete’s sake, the offer’s on the table. Take it or leave it.

Victor: Now, jordan, you know that your sister eve would not want you to spend the rest of your life in prison just to avenge her.

Jordan: Of course she wouldn’T. So what’s the catch?

Victor: Nothing. No catch.

Jordan: Really?

Victor: No.

Jordan: So what’s to stop you from calling the authorities and informing them about my new identity and then having them arrest me at the airport before I even board the plane? Or perhaps, perhaps, you’ve already rigged that lovely chateau in france to go boom the minute that I show up. I’m not an idiot, victor.

Michael: Neither is victor. He antic– he anticipated that you’d think that.

Victor: I have a solution. I will assure you that this won’t happen.

Jordan: I can’t wait to hear it.

Victor: You take me… as your hostage. Breathing claritin clear is like…

Jordan: So take you as my hostage?

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Jordan: Tell me how that would work.

Victor: Very simple. You take me to a hideaway that only you know about. You lock me up… until you have made your escape. Then you call my lawyer. Tell him where he can find me.

Jordan: What if I should decide to just leave you there to rot?

Michael: Then I will personally see to it that your $10 million… bank account vanishes into thin air and your location and new identity is reported to interpol.

Victor: Think about it. Dream of your new life, a beautiful country, beautiful mansion, swimming pool, more money than you can ever dream of. And all shattered… because of you.

Nikki: You are nothing like your grandmother and your aunt. I won’t even let you think such a thing. The fact that you were able to change so dramatically after all those miserable years with jordan, I mean, that just proves what a kind and decent person you are.

Claire: Your opinion of my mental state… of my decency, really… it’s what I’ve feared the most, so… thank you for saying that.

Nikki: I’m not just saying it. I mean it. Jordan tried to destroy both of us. But look at us now. And if victor is right, things may take a turn tonight, and we will be rid of jordan forever.

Claire: How? What’s happening tonight?

Nick: Phyllis, no.

[ Phyllis moans ] No. No.

Phyllis: Yes.

Nick: All right? This is a bad idea for a lot of reasons.

Phyllis: Oh, it’s not. Name one reason.

Nick: Stop. Stop it. All right? For one, you’re not thinking clearly right now, and I’m a gentleman. All right? And… we both know where this goes from here. We cannot go back to that.

Phyllis: Okay, listen, I’m gonna propose this. How about this? No strings. No strings. All right? Just two… lonely people… who love each other very much.

Nick: I’M… I never said anything about being lonely.

Phyllis: Yes, you are. Yes, you are lonely. Yes, you are. I could see it. Sally dumped you for adam.

Nick: Okay. Now we brought up adam. That’s like an instant cold shoulder.

[ Knocking on door ] Food’s here. All right, perfect. Let’s get some carbs in you asap. Hey, how’s it going? Thank you so much. All right, here you go. Thank you. Appreciate you.

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Phyllis: I know you love me just a little. ()

Nick: I mean, we’ve talked about this many times, phyllis. We will always be woven into each other’s lives. And it’s not just because of summer. It’s also because of our, uh… amazing history. Which includes a lot of mistakes. A lot of mistakes. But I hope you know, no matter how tough times get, you can always count on me. Just like I know I can always count on you. Well, I mean, usually.

Phyllis: Always. You can always count on me. I love talking to you. I love listening to you. We could have done this in bed.

Nick: Yeah, we could have. You would have regretted that.

Phyllis: No, I wouldn’T.

Nick: Oh, phyllis. I’m gonna go. Yeah, I’m gonna go. Are you okay?

Phyllis: Well, I mean, I’m fine. Thank you, thank you for everything tonight.

Nick: Glad I could help.

[ Both laugh ]

Phyllis: Thank you. I mean it. Thank you.

Nick: Anytime.

Nikki: All I know is that jordan reached out to victor tonight and they made plans to meet. Aside from that, I’m as much in the dark as you are.

Claire: God, I hope he’s okay.

Nikki: Just don’t lose sight of the fact that if victor’s plan works tonight, we have you to thank.

Claire: No. Not me at all.

Nikki: Yes, you. You had the strength to reach out to a woman who terrifies you, all for the good of your new family. The courage that it took for you to set tonight in motion, that’s the newman side of you. You have proven that deep in your soul, you are a newman.

Victor: So what is it going to be? A life of wealth? And freedom that you could never have imagined? Or the life you have today? Alone. Despised. Hunted like an animal. Do we have a deal?

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Are you coming from work?

Mariah: Yes, I got sucked in by some very exciting reports. And now, I am absolutely starving, so I thought the manager and I could, you know, sit down and have a snack. Unless that’s not going to work for some reason?

Tessa: Oh, no, no, no. Yeah, that’s totally fine. Uh, just give me a second.

Mariah: Okay. Something’s bugging you. What’s going on?

Ashley: How long do you intend to keep me waiting?

Tucker: What is this about?

Ashley: I’ll tell you when I see you. It’s too important to get into on the phone.

Tucker: Well, your text said urgent, but I don’t see what there could possibly be between us anymore that’s so important.

Ashley: Well, let me show you.

Tucker: Again, what is the point, ashley? It’s very late. I’m getting ready to go to paris.

Ashley: Without me?

Tucker: Yes, without you. With audra. But don’t worry, on your behalf, I will throw some chairs and break some glasses at our favorite bistro.

Ashley: That’s very funny. It’s also ancient history.

Tucker: Would you please stop? This is getting so old. So either wish me a bon voyage or hang up. Either way, this conversation is over.

Ashley: Trust me, when I talk to you face to face, you’re going to rethink paris. You’re going to rethink everything.

Nikki: I’m sorry I had to bother you so late.

Jack: No, it is never a bother, nikki.

Nikki: Well, I’m sure diane didn’t appreciate it.

Jack: Diane understands, and I am happy to be here, particularly as it seems you are here alone.

Nikki: Everybody else is in bed. I– I couldn’t sleep. My mind is swimming.

Jack: Okay, okay, well I’m–

Nikki: It’s been a rough night.

Jack: I’m glad you called me instead of going out for a drink. And thank god there is no alcohol left in this house. What?

[ Phone rings ]

Victor: Hello.

Jordan: Hello, victor. Is this a good time? Sometimes, the lows of bipolar depression

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Victor: Well now, I did expect your call. So, you told claire that you would reach out to me, right?

Jordan: How fortunate my niece was able to pass that along before that terrible fire at victoria’s house.

Victor: Well, you had a busy night, didn’t you?

Jordan: I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s been all over the news, I’ve just been reading about it. And apparently, from what I’ve read, there have been no– no injuries, no casualties. Is that true?

Victor: Let’s get back to claire, okay?

Jordan: Ah, claire. Yes. Why don’t you tell me, truthfully, where she’s residing now, and with whom?

Victor: Well, that will be her decision.

Jordan: How egalitarian of you. Quite a change.

Victor: So, claire gave you the message that I wanted to talk to you?

Jordan: And I don’t buy a word of it.

[ Victor laughs ]

Victor: Well, one thing I can assure you of, I’m a man of my word, you know?

Jordan: Oh, victor, please. It’s been decades. Do you really think that I believe, after what I have done to your family, that you are suddenly remorseful over what you did to my sister?

Victor: Well, no, it’s precisely because of what you have done to my family, all right? Obviously, I’m willing to make amends. Whatever you ask me to do, to put an end to this horrible story.

Jack: Did you have someone bring that to you?

Nikki: No. When victor had the house searched, they must have missed it.

Jack: Nikki–

Nikki: It’s full. The seal is unbroken. I didn’t have any. But I almost did.

Jack: Okay. You said it’s been a rough night.

Nikki: I don’t even know where to begin. With the house fire or my former sponsor’s murder.

Tucker: You got 10 minutes.

Ashley: I only need five.

Tucker: So, does this visit have anything to do with abby’s visit earlier?

Ashley: Abby was here?

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Ashley: What did she want?

Tucker: She thinks I must be toying with you because of how you’ve been acting lately.

Ashley: How have i been acting?

Tucker: So civil. And admitting you were wrong about paris. Trying to persuade devon to give me another chance. Oh, yes. Seems you went a little too far with that one, didn’t you? Set off major alarm bells in abby’s head.

Ashley: Well, she doesn’t understand. I’m sure she thinks that you set me up to pleading your case, and we know that’s not what happened.

Tucker: Yeah, I told her that there’s a possibility you’re setting me up for something, but she wasn’t having that, so she has officially put me on notice. She’ll be watching me, making sure I don’t hurt you again.

Ashley: How sweet.

Tucker: Yeah.

Ashley: How unnecessary.

Tucker: Yeah. Warned me to stay the hell away.

Ashley: Don’t you worry about abby. She’s being overprotective, but she won’t bother you anymore.

Tucker: What she is is confused. And frankly, so am I, by all these bizarre 180s of yours. If anybody’s playing games here, it’s you.

Ashley: I understand you’re skeptical. And that’s why I’m here. I want you to know that I meant what I said. I want things to go back to the– the way they were between us. Because neither one of us has ever felt that way before, and we never will again. Not with anyone. The years that we’ve shared, I mean, all the obstacles that we’ve– we’ve gotten through, right? Our guards were up. Well, I’ve let mine down, and now it’s your turn.

Tucker: Ashley–

Ashley: And this plan that you have for glissade, tucker, it’s brilliant. I want to be a part of it. I want to be a part of every single aspect of your life, both personally and professionally.

Tucker: Um, you see, I don’t trust you anymore.

Ashley: We’re not good at trust. We’ve established that, but guess what? I think I’ve figured it out.

Tucker: Please–

Ashley: Listen to me, please. It takes honesty.

Tucker: No. You’re not listening to me. This is not going to happen.

Ashley: It’s not?

Tucker: No.

Ashley: Then, why did you invite me up to your suite? Anthony: This making you uncomfortable?

Tucker: I thought you might have something honest to say for once, but clearly you don’t, so I’ll just take the opportunity to tell you to your face that if you’re running some kind of scam here, it’s not going to work.

Ashley: There’s no scam. I have no ulterior motive. I’m after one thing, and you– you know what that is.

Tucker: Hey, stop! No. No. We’re not doing that. If you’re– if you’re setting me up for something, ashley, if you’re laying some kind of trap, I am never gonna fall into it, okay? I’m sorry if that messes with your plans.

Ashley: We love each other. It’s as simple as that, and we were on track to be outrageously happy. The world was ours for the taking. We got derailed.

Tucker: Stop.

Ashley: Listen, we can get back on track.

Tucker: Stop.

Ashley: I just need you to meet me ha–

Tucker: That’s enough! It’s not gonna work.

Tessa: Wow, I did not realize how hungry I was.

Mariah: Let me guess. You haven’t eaten in hours, right? Is that where you were on edge when I walked in?

Tessa: Um, actually… something happened… and I didn’t mention it because it upset me, and I knew it was gonna upset you, too.

Mariah: Okay. Well, I promise not to flip out, so just tell me.

Tessa: Well, you know how security at the ranch has been stepped up because of jordan being on the loose?

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: On my way out, one of the guards stopped me, thinking I was her. And I froze, and it freaked me out.

Mariah: What? No! They know you. They know us. How could this happen?

Tessa: Well, this guy was new, and once he figured it out, he was so apologetic. But you know what? It– it really freaked me out.

Mariah: Well, yeah, of course it would. That’s terrifying. And you know what? I don’t care if the guy is new. He should have been briefed better. I’m gonna talk to victor about this.

Tessa: Thank you.

[ Tessa sighs ] I mean, I know. This woman is a menace, and I am glad that there’s security, but it’s gotten to be a bit much.

Mariah: Yeah. Well, it’s been going on for weeks now, and everyone’s on edge.

Tessa: I’m worried that aria is picking up on it.

Mariah: I just hate that this is what passes for normal at the ranch.

Tessa: If this is the way it’s gonna be, maybe it’s time to move.

Jack: Wait, are you sure it was murder? Could it have been an– an accident or a suicide?

Nikki: I am sure. When we met for coffee, seth was very excited about his decision to go to rehab.

Jack: Could he have been covering for your benefit?

Nikki: No. He wasn’t depressed. He hadn’t had one drop of alcohol the whole day. He was not a man getting ready to fling himself in front of his speeding car.

Jack: So you think he was at this bar to confront jordan?

Nikki: I know that he was. Victor and I went there to the bar, and one of the officers said that seth was seen leaving with a woman. And then right after that, the same woman came back in and claimed that seth said, “tell nikki newman I’m sorry,” right before supposedly killing himself, which was a lie. She pushed him. She killed him to send me a message. Of course, she had disappeared by the time the police got there.

Jack: Oh, nikki, I am so sorry about all of this.

Nikki: If only I hadn’t asked him to string her along to help me, he’d still be alive.

Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, don’t start thinking like that. This woman is a sociopath. This is not your fault.

Nikki: It’s only the half of it.

Jack: Wait, what do you mean?

Nikki: Jordan wasn’t done yet. Shortly after that, victoria got a phone call that her house was on fire.

Jack: What?

Nikki: She and victor raced over there, but the house couldn’t be saved.

Jack: Oh, my god. Poor victoria.

Nikki: And johnny and katie. Thank god, they’re at boarding school. Nobody was in the house, but their whole life is in there.

Jack: But no one was hurt.

Nikki: Yeah, I’m sure jordan will be disappointed to hear about that.

Jack: And I’m sure victor has his security team and the police on high alert. I mean, took– I had to go through several checkpoints to get in here.

Nikki: They can’t be everywhere all at once. And I am terrified for my family and how much I want to have a drink.

Jack: Okay, um, we could make a meeting if we left right now.

Nikki: Let’s go.

Jordan: I don’t know exactly what is supposed to end. I’m merely trying to live my life. You’re the ones that stole claire from me and turned her against me.

Victor: Given that you stole her from us when she was a baby.

Jordan: To give her a better life. To give her a more honest life. Something you would never have done. To show her what real family loyalty is.

Victor: Well now, jordan, your loyalty to your sister is– is deeply touching.

Jordan: My sister deserved your loyalty, victor. Instead you treated her like garbage.

Victor: Well, you know, I have a lot of regrets in my life. None bigger than the pangs of conscience I feel whenever I think of your sister, eve.

Jordan: So, tell me victor. Unburden yourself. Tell me all about it. Tell me what you’re going to do to make amends for my sister.

Victor: In order to do that, I’m going to have to look into your eyes, you know? So, let’s meet somewhere.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: So, I can walk right into your trap?

Victor: Or I into yours, right? I mean, are you willing to take the risk? I am. Y’all wayfair makes it so easy

Tessa: If jordan burned down victoria’s house, what else is she capable of? Aria is so vulnerable.

Mariah: Her safety is top priority and ours.

Tessa: Right. So, is the ranch really the right place to raise our baby? I mean even when the police catch up with this woman… the newmans don’t exactly live a simple quiet life. I mean there’s something always popping up with them. I mean a new threat, a conflict, and everyone around them just gets sucked in. I’m sorry, I– I don’t mean to upset you.

Mariah: No. No, no, you– you’re not upsetting me. I mean, I am upset about the guard, but I’ll get over that. It’s just– yeah, I– I never thought we’d stay there forever. The ranch is beautiful, and the tack house is amazing, but it’s always felt weird to me, you know? Living in a separate house on victor’s property. I mean, sharon’s house was one thing, but–

Tessa: It’s the newman ranch.

Mariah: And we’re not newmans. So, maybe it’s time to create our own home.

Nikki: Hi. My name is nikki and I’m an alcoholic. This has been one of the worst nights of my life. Um, some of you may know part of my story from other meetings.

[ Nikki sighs ] I have been through months of torture… where a mad woman who knew my history force fed me with alcohol through an iv. She was trying to destroy my sobriety. And she did. So, I found myself back at aa, craving alcohol and desperately wanting my sobriety back. So, um, I reconnected… with my long time sponsor, seth. And I think a lot of you in the room know him. And I’m so sorry to have to tell you that… seth died earlier tonight. He was hit by a car… outside of a bar. Now– now, to be clear, he was sober. He was pushed in front of that car by the same woman that I just mentioned. Her name is jordan. And I know that she is responsible for killing him. I– I– I wasn’t there. I didn’t witness it. I don’t have any proof. But I know that she did it. And I hate her for it. I hate her even more than I did before. And I just feel such tremendous guilt. Because, without my knowing, she tricked seth into believing that she and i were friends and she used him to spy on me. And so then when I realized what she was up to I– I asked him to keep her on the hook so that the police could catch her. And he was so eager to help me, I mean that’s just the kind of man he was. He always went above and beyond for me. And this time it cost him his life and now I– I wish that I hadn’t asked him to help me, you know? But I did, and so I feel partially responsible. And it will haunt me for the rest of my life. And now… all I want to do is drink. I want to crawl inside that bottle. But I know that that would not be the right way to honor seth’s memory. He would want me to be strong, he– he would want that for all of us. So, that’s what I intend to do. Because I’m going to make it my life’s mission to make sure that that monstrous, murderous bitch is put back behind bars. I want to see her punished, not just lack of her freedom. No, no, no, I want to see her pay and pay and pay for all of the people that she has killed, including seth. Frankly, I want to see her pay with her life. I want her to die in prison and not from old age. I want it to be in the most horrific way, unbearable agony with her begging for the mercy she didn’t show our seth. That’s what I want. And that’s what she deserves. So… if there is any justice in the world, if karma is real… that’s exactly what she’s gonna get. Soon enough, soon enough.

Ashley: You’re not gonna intimidate me just because you yelled at me.

Tucker: Why is it, ashley, every time I raise my voice above a whisper you accuse me of trying to coerce you somehow?

Ashley: I’m not accusing you of anything, tucker. I’m here to tell you that I understand you.

Tucker: Do you?

Ashley: Yeah. I know that all this anger and rage and suspicion is because I wounded you so deeply. I’m so sorry.

Tucker: Apology accepted. Now, you can get the hell out of my apartment.

Ashley: What are you doing?

Tucker: I have things to do.

Ashley: What? Like take somebody you don’t love to paris, when you could take me? When the two of us could be together just like we always dreamed of?

Tucker: This is just too ludicrous.

Ashley: What do I have to do to prove to you that I will never hurt you that way again? I promise you. Name it. Name it, whatever you want. I will never hurt you that way again, I swear.

[ Knocking on door ]

Audra: Tucker. Hi.

Tucker: Hey.

Audra: What’s she doing here?

Tucker: Just leaving, actually. With moderate to severe plaque psoriasis,

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[ Ashley sighs ]

Ashley: I give that kiss about a three out of ten.

Audra: What’s going on here?

Ashley: Let me explain it to you, audra, and I’ll speak slowly so you can understand me. Tucker and I will be husband and wife again. I’m not going to back down for anyone or anything, and that’s including you. Because what we have is a once-in-a-lifetime connection between two people that were meant to be together. Now, I sabotaged that, and I was stupid. And now, I need to rectify my mistake and I will. You can count on it.

Audra: Ugh.

Tucker: God.

Audra: So suddenly, she’s madly in love with you, and wants you back?

Mariah: Oh, okay. Is this what we’re thinking? Look, it’s three bedrooms, two and a half baths, it’s a little east of the university. Walk to downtown, got to love the commune.

Tessa: Um, is there a yard for aria to play?

Mariah: There is a patio. No grass or trees. Lots to take care of.

Tessa: But there’s no room for a swing set. And what about privacy?

Mariah: Well, look, there’s a fence, yikes, but the houses on either side look down into the yard– excuse me, patio. Yeah, no, this is definitely more of a city center feel. If we want green space, we’d have to head to the park.

Tessa: Hm, I’ve never thought of myself as the suburban mom type.

Mariah: Oh, just wait until aria starts soccer.

Tessa: Oh, no, can’t think about that.

[ Both laughing ] Hey, what about something like this? Uh, newly renovated farmhouse in park-like setting on half acre with mature trees. I mean, doesn’t that sound nice and safe and romantic? And it’s in our price range.

Mariah: Lovely. How far out in the boonies is it?

Tessa: Oh, the boonies are great.

Mariah: No.

Tessa: And in this case, affordable.

Mariah: Okay, clearly, we need to make a list. Wants, needs, absolute deal breakers. We also gotta look at interest rates, taxes, all that stuff. I mean, we gotta put a kid through college someday.

Tessa: Wow, all this and brains too.

Mariah: You know, I have heard they come in handy sometimes.

Jack: Venting all that rage had to feel pretty good.

Nikki: Yeah, it did. But I know it won’t last.

Jack: No, it rarely does.

Nikki: I’ll wake up tomorrow, and seth will still be dead, and victoria’s house will still be in ashes. But being in front of those people, and saying out loud how much I detest jordan, that helped.

Jack: Yeah, I got that by the look in your face.

Nikki: Yeah, serenity mixed in with hatred.

Jack: Yeah, something like that.

Nikki: Jack, you have been my hero a few times lately. I don’t know that I would be able to hold it together without you.

Jack: Oh, sure you would. No doubt in my mind. I’m just glad you don’t have to.

Nikki: Yeah, me too. Um, so I have just one more favor to ask.

Jack: Ask away.

Nikki: Please take this away. Even though I’m feeling strong, you never know when the urge is going to come back, please.

If you’re taking

an antidepressant,

Victor: What is that bottle doing in here?

Nikki: I didn’t know I had it. As you can see, it’s unopened partly thanks to jack, and he was just going to get rid of it for me.

Victor: I hope we don’t find any other alcohol on this ranch.

Nikki: Well, I’m not aware of any.

Jack: I will see that it is disposed of off the premises. Good night to both of you.

Victor: Thank you, jack.

Nikki: What are you doing up and dressed? I thought you went to bed.

Victor: Told you I have to make a call from the office.

Nikki: At this hour?

Victor: Yeah. It’s late afternoon in singapore.

Nikki: Victor, can’t it wait?

Victor: Sweetheart, I said I have to make a call.

Nikki: All right, it’s just us.

Victor: Right.

Nikki: Why don’t you tell me what’s really going on?

Tucker: You’ve got absolutely nothing to worry about. You can believe that.

Audra: Well, I just walked in here in your suite, and found your ex, declaring that it’s her new mission to win you back. Look, I’m not worried, but I sure as hell am annoyed.

Tucker: I hear you. That’s fair. But this was not some secret rendezvous.

Audra: Then what was it? Why weren’t you at the bar downstairs in public? Why did this meeting have to take place in a room with a bed?

Tucker: Because she was absolutely insistent that we meet in person immediately, and I was in the middle of packing, so it was more convenient for me.

Audra: Yeah, for her too, I’m sure. You know, if she was that upfront with me that she wants and loves you, I can only imagine what she had the brass to say before I showed up.

Tucker: I can understand you being pissed off, but I just don’t want you to be jealous.

Audra: Jealous? I have every right to feel the way I feel with this entire situation. She’s still around, in our lives, in your room.

Tucker: Right, but you heard my response to her, right? You heard what I said.

Audra: She’s not getting the message.

Tucker: I don’t know how I can be any more clear.

Audra: You know, tell me the truth. Has she done this before? Insist you get back together?

Tucker: No, never. Which makes me suspect there’s some, uh, strategic move at play here. To what end, I have no idea, but it’s not going to work. Hey. I almost lost you once. And… I’m never going to let that happen again.

[ Audra sighs ]

Audra: Well, at least, I guess, you can see what she’s up to. She’s such a mess. Did you see her reaction after we kissed? She wasn’t cool or collected at all for that second. You know, that tough stance of hers is sheer bravado.

Tucker: Yeah, just I– I saw something in her– in her eyes, though. Different than that, it was– she was confused, like she didn’t know what she was doing or why she was here.

Audra: I don’t know, I highly doubt ashley abbott’s ever confused about anything. But at least you packed for paris.

Tucker: Oui.

Audra: Despite the interruption, does ashley know that we’re leaving for paris?

Tucker: The first thing I mentioned.

Audra: Is she going to follow us there, hide in your suitcase?

Tucker: She might. I’ll be sure to check before we go to the airport. No, she’s not going to interfere with this trip.

Audra: I want to believe that. I just– I can’t wait to be on that plane with you. Just away from all of this. Just you and me, together in paris in a way we have never been before.

Tucker: I’m going to be the absolutely luckiest man in paris.

Audra: You already are.

Ashley: Uh, an old fashioned, please. Thanks. I think she suspects. It won’t be much longer now. And then she’ll be safe. For good. I would’ve called yesterday.

Mariah: Okay, look, look. This one checks an awful lot of boxes.

Tessa: Oh, the kitchen. Okay, that kitchen is now one of my must-haves. Whoever designed it thought of everything.

Mariah: You’ve always said you wanted to learn how to cook, so–

Tessa: Oh, there’s actually room to spread out. We could even cook together sometime.

Mariah: Oh, baby. It’s so great to have dreams.

[ Both laughing ]

Tessa: Oh, the location. Could it be any more perfect?

Mariah: Yeah, new roof, finished basement. I mean, ridiculous amounts of storage, and look, look. The little sunroom overlooking the yard.

Tessa: Are you thinking a home office?

Mariah: Uh, or a playroom. Or both. [ Laughs ]

Tessa: I love this, you know?

Mariah: What? Looking at houses that we’re probably not gonna buy?

Tessa: No, planning our future. I mean, think about it. We have a lifetime together. We get to watch aria grow up for years and years. Neither of us grew up in a house with a sunroom/playroom with parents that adored us and we get to give that to our daughter. And to each other. I mean, it’s incredible.

Mariah: We’re living the dream.

Tessa: No one else I’d want to live with.

Victor: I told you that I have to make a call to singapore.

Nikki: From newman?

Victor: Yes.

Nikki: Right this second?

Victor: Either way, why did you call jack over?

Nikki: Because I was in danger of opening the bottle. You should be grateful that I got a hold of jack when I did.

Victor: All right. I’m glad you didn’t drink. And I’m glad that he took the damn bottle with him. So, uh, why don’t you get some rest, sweetheart?

Nikki: Victor, I am not letting you slip out the door at this hour when I don’t know what you’re up to.

Victor: I gotta get going. Right now, okay?

Nikki: Tell me where you’re going. Tell me the truth.

Tucker: Something’s not right.

Ashley: Well, hello, jackie. How are you?

Jack: Well, let’s just say it’s nice to be home.

Ashley: I know exactly what you mean.

Jack: Well, I guess you were right about a walk in the brisk night air. You seem–

Ashley: What? Refreshed?

Jack: In a good mood.

Ashley: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, honestly, for the first time in a while, I don’t know, I feel like everything is coming together. Like, I’ve got this– this vision for my life, you know?

Jack: Without tucker, I hope.

Ashley: Absolutely.

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[ Door clicks open ]

Phyllis: It’s just difficult trying to be the person that my kids want me to be. And at the end of the day, I just feel alone.

Nikki: I’m afraid I’m just not up to telling stories tonight.

Claire: Not even the legendary story of how nikki reed met victor newman?

Michael: Don’t make me a liar to my wife. No heroics, no surprises. I promised lauren I’d be home in a couple of hours, safe and sound.

Victor: Lauren has nothing to worry about, okay? I love that my daughter still needs me.

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Firefighter: Ng ]

Victoria: Oh, my god.

Firefighter: Sorry, miss, but you have to move on. You can’t be this close to the blaze.

Victoria: No, no, no, no. That’s my home.

Nikki: It was jordan. We should have known she’d go this far and yet…

Claire: Why haven’t we heard anything?

Nikki: They’ll call soon.

Claire: Fire is jordan’s weapon of choice. She told me so herself. A good fire is often the perfect solution for a bad situation. And the prison fire was successful. Why would she stop there?

Nikki: She’s pure evil.

Claire: The second she heard that victoria and I were supposedly in that house, it goes up in flames. She couldn’t wait to light that match. My aunt, the woman who raised me, who– who my whole life, she told me that she was my salvation. That it was us against the world? She couldn’t wait to burn that place to the ground with me in it.

[ Knock on door ]

Tucker: Hey, abby. Something wrong?

Abby: You actually sound concerned.

Tucker: Uh, well, if there’s a problem, then–

Abby: What game are you playing with my mom now?

Jack: Hey, thought I heard you down here. What’s got you up so late?

Ashley: I’m not sure. I won’t let me moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

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Jack: Something bothering you?

Ashley: I was so exhausted. I mean, I didn’t even change outta my clothes. Uh, then I had the most bizarre dream. It– it woke me up.

Jack: And what was the dream about?

Ashley: I was with you and traci at the athletic club and we were arguing and you were yelling and you were so loud, but I couldn’t understand what you were saying to me. And then all of a sudden, tucker was next to me by my side.

Jack: Even in dreams, he’s a nuisance.

Ashley: Yeah, he was, uh, he was trying to tell me what you were saying. You know, he was like explaining your words and translating to me. I– I don’t know.

Jack: Well, I hope you put dream tucker in his place.

Ashley: No, I didn’t because I mean, everything he was saying was making sense to me.

Jack: Okay, I don’t like the sound of that. The logical interpretation of that dream is that for some reason, tucker, of all people, would understand the situation, any situation better than you.

Ashley: That’s the whole thing, jack. In this dream, I wasn’t myself. It was like somebody I didn’t even know.

Tucker: I’m sorry, abby. I– I really have no idea what you’re talking about.

Abby: We both know that’s a lie.

Tucker: It’s been pretty clear now for a while that things are over between your mother and me.

Abby: Clear to whom? I mean, it’s clear to me that you’re messing with her head. And that’s disgusting. My mom has honestly loved you. Not just once, but twice. She defended you. My mom saw something in you that, let’s be honest, no one else has ever seen. And what, instead of realizing how lucky you were to have her, you kept pushing her over and over and over again until she lost part of herself. What, was that to make you feel more important, more powerful? And when she finally realized there was nothing to see in you, and she got the courage to leave, you started playing these games to what, punish her? Because you realized you didn’t deserve her?

Tucker: Um… would you like to sit down?

Abby: No, I don’T.

Tucker: So, what exactly has ashley told you?

Abby: No, don’t do this. You’re not gonna put this off on me or on her. I want you to come clean for once in your life. What did you do?

Tucker: Abby… if you don’t tell me what it is that I allegedly did, I can’t answer that question.

Abby: Just stop playing this innocent, clueless guy! You have never been either of those things.

Tucker: Okay. I’ll tell you what I know. Your mother has been acting a little… strange since she returned from her latest trip to paris. And at first, I thought maybe she was the one playing games, uh, or devising some revenge scheme to get back at me.

Abby: Oh, that she’s the vengeful one now, right? Is that you projecting, tucker? Do you feel guilty? Did you do something that my mom would wanna punish you for?

Tucker: She has admitted that my version of what happened between us in paris is the correct one. But who knows? There’s a possibility that, um, she’s just pretending to be contrite to set me up for something.

Abby: Set you up for what?

Tucker: I don’t know. And to be honest, abby, I’m starting not to care. I’ve moved on.

Firefighter: We’re doing what we can to subdue the fire. But the house went up fast.

Victoria: No. No. Nothing? I mean, you can’t do anything? My whole life is in that house. Everything that my kids know and love is in that house.

Firefighter: All we can do now is keep it from spreading into the woods.

Victoria: No! Dad!

Victor: Sweetheart.

[ Victoria sobbing ]

Firefighter: It’s not safe for you to be here. I have to ask you to leave.

Victor: We understand. Thank you.

Victoria: No, this can’t be happening.

[ Sobbing, sniffling ]

Nikki: Thank god you and victoria were here. And johnny and katie are at boarding school. She would’ve let you both burn with no remorse. It’ll never be enough for her until we’re all–

[ Phone ringing ] Victor, what’s happening?

Victor: The house is burning down.

Nikki: No. Oh, no. No. God…

Victor: Nothing could be saved, okay? So victoria and i are on the way home.

Nikki: How is she?

Victor: Devastated.

[ Victoria sobbing, sniffling ] Before my doctor and I chose breztri

Nikki: It is too much. First, seth, and now this. I can’t handle it. I can’t handle it.

[ Nikki sobbing ]

Claire: Nikki, tell me how to help you.

Nikki: Talk to me about anything other than your aunt. Just start and don’t stop.

Claire: Yeah. Yes. Um, I’m thinking, um–

Nikki: Tell me something funny. Tell me something outrageous or– or– or ridiculous. Just– just something to distract me, please.

Claire: Um, at the hospital, there’s this little girl, nadia, and– and she– did you ever see her? She would come to my room for story time.

Nikki: Uh, uh, nadia, yeah. Go ahead.

Claire: Well, she’s so smart and she loved the book that victoria brought me about greek mythology. Athena is her favorite– favorite goddess. And– and she’s mine too. But you– you probably know all this.

Nikki: It doesn’t matter. Keep going.

Claire: Okay. Um, athena is zeus’s favorite daughter. And one day, nadia told me that she wanted to change her name to athena so that she could be strong and brave and everyone’s favorite.

Nikki: Smart girl.

Claire: Yeah. And when she said that, I, uh, I cried a little bit, not in a sad way, but in a way that felt like she had explained something in my heart that I didn’t– I didn’t know was there. I realized that my whole life, I– I just wanted to be someone’s favorite.

Nikki: Oh, claire. Obviously, you touched her heart too. And that is an incredible gift to be able to speak to a child in a way that they feel heard and then they wanna listen. You know, when you’re completely recovered and starting to think about what you wanna do in the world, you might wanna consider something that would allow you to work with children.

Claire: Well… I’d never thought of that. Growing up, I didn’t have any plans. My future didn’t belong to me. But yeah, I need a career or a hobby, a– a way to fill my day with something that matters. And I– I would love to work with children. Seeing something so sweet and innocent in their eyes.

Nikki: They still see the magic in the world.

Claire: Yeah. And I wanna see the magic too. I don’t wanna be so jaded and– and– and disappointed in the world all the time. Maybe working with kids could give me that and then I could give something back too.

Nikki: You definitely could, claire.

Claire: Oh, but I don’t have any training and I have a record. Who’s gonna let me near their child knowing that?

Nikki: Now, don’t sell yourself short. You have plenty to offer any employer. You’re a fast learner. You can juggle a lot of things at once, and your attention to detail is amazing. And you have the best references you could. Your family who will vouch for you and tell anybody who asks how very special you are.

Claire: Thank you, nikki. That means a lot.

[ Claire sniffling ]

Nikki: Don’t worry. We’ll find a way to make that happen.

Claire: Nothing can happen until my aunt is locked away again forever. Then, my new life can really begin.

Abby: Please god, tell me that this suitcase means you’re leaving genoa city for good.

Tucker: No, I’m just going to paris for a few days. Part business, part pleasure.

Abby: Well, it would be a pleasure for me and everyone else in this town if you just made that business trip permanent. Because let me tell you, tucker, we are so over you. All of your lies and the deceit. And this constant manipulation with my mother, I don’t think you realize the effect that it has on your son, on your grandson. So please, just pack that bag and be gone for good.

Tucker: Abby, I have stayed away from devon completely at his request.

Abby: No, it’s not enough. It’s not enough because you being in town is this constant reminder of what a disappointment of a father that you are. So please, if you have any sort of ounce of decency somewhere in you, go to london, go to paris, go anywhere but here.

Tucker: I’m curious, uh, what has prompted this outrage all of a sudden tonight? Has ashley accused me of something else? Has she done something else? Something happened?

Abby: Oh, something happened, all right. She tried to convince devon to forgive you.

Jack: It was a dream. Your subconscious churning up anxiety and fear, not reality.

Ashley: What it means is that tucker’s in my head.

Jack: Look, the last time we talked about tucker, you seemed awfully confident that you were past him, that that connection was over. I know it’s difficult to just wipe someone from your mind, but– and I know it’s especially difficult when he is present and you’re dealing with him all the time. If that man would just leave town for good, we’d be better off.

Ashley: It doesn’t even matter, jack.

Jack: It would be better than this.

Ashley: It’s not gonna happen. In spite of everybody that’s turned against him, he’s not leaving town.

Jack: Then we have to find a way to get him out of your system, to break the connection. Look, as much as I hate to say this, are you sure you want him out of your life?

Ashley: Don’t get angry with me, okay? I’m not sure. I know. I mean, there’s times when I feel like I’m sure and that I’ve moved on and then this weird shift comes over me and I don’t know, I just see tucker in a different way.

Jack: Okay. Different how?

Ashley: Like maybe I should forgive him. Like maybe I shouldn’t walk away. I could try again and give it another chance.

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Jack: I hate the hold this man still has on you. It’s pure manipulation, ego on his part. Just like him demanding that you cut your family off completely. He doesn’t deserve a second chance. Or your forgiveness, for that matter. What– what can I do? How can I help you break the cycle?

Ashley: You spend a lot of time looking out for me, don’t you?

Jack: No.

Ashley: I told you before, but I just– I feel like I need to deal with this one on my own.

Jack: Going it alone hasn’t exactly done the trick.

[ Ashley laughs ]

Ashley: You’re not wrong about that. Gosh. You know, I just, I don’t– I don’t know what’s going on with me, jack. I really don’T. One minute, I feel like I have completely detached from all this chaos and I know in my heart that tucker’s the worst thing in the world for me.

Jack: I’m not surprised by that. You’ve been under a lot of stress lately. You haven’t been able to regain your footing since paris. But you will. And until then, don’t be so hard on yourself. Let traci and i be there for you. You’re gonna get past this.

Ashley: I love that you believe that.

Jack: I do believe that. And you need to believe that too. Tucker be damned.

Ashley: Yeah.

Jack: Didn’t traci say you have a psychologist friend in paris who you call sometimes to get good advice from?

Aley: Yeah, I was thinking about that.

Jack: Well, it’s morning in paris right now. You could give him a call.

Ashley: That’s a good idea. And you don’t have to stay here with me. Go back to bed.

Jack: Don’t worry about me. You can’t get rid of me that easily. I have another plan.

Tucker: Ashley went to devon on my behalf?

Abby: She started by telling us that she had misinterpreted the fight that you had in paris and that she didn’t wanna do more damage to your father-son relationship.

Tucker: Really? She said those exact words?

Abby: Well, like she could do more damage than you’ve done yourself.

Tucker: And how did devon react to that?

Abby: I don’t know. Devon cares about her. But you, you are the one that ruined that relationship. So, he is not just gonna forgive you overnight.

Tucker: Sorry, I still don’t understand what you’re doing here. All worked up if nothing has changed.

Abby: Because if my mom is trying to get devon to forgive you, then she must be considering forgiving you herself. And please, if you were being honest before, if you weren’t lying and you really have moved on, then just stay away from all of us. From devon, from dominic, and my mother.

Tucker: And you, uh, you represent all of them? You speak for all of them? This is your call? A second ago you said that I shouldn’t count on devon forgiving movernight, which means that you think there’s a possibility he might forgive me in the future. Is that why you’re here?

Abby: Maybe devon will forgive you. I don’t know. I mean, I– I have encouraged him in the past to forgive you because I thought devon deserves a father. Our son deserves a grandfather. But all you do is hurt people. And if whatever’s going on with my mom, if it’s sincere, if this softening is a real thing, please don’t take advantage of it. ‘Cause I promise you, there will be hell to pay. And if my mom is planning some sort of revenge play, I support her 100%. I hope she crushes you like a bug. And if you try to pull some sleazy move on my family, mark my words, you will regret it.

Ashley: Is this the right thing? I’m scared. What? Dammit! What’s she done now? Ah, get out of my head. Can’t let this happen. Not again.

Claire: I shouldn’t have mentioned my aunt. I’m sorry. That’s not what you need right now.

Nikki: No. And it’s all right. The moment passed and jordan will be dealt with soon enough and we can all put our lives back together again.

Claire: I only ever saw photos of my mom’s house. Now, she’s lost everything.

Nikki: No, she hasn’t lost everything. She still has her most precious, irreplaceable treasures. You and all of her family. And she can buy new things and we can all recover from what jordan has put us through because we have each other. That’s how we newmans are. We protect each other no matter what.

Claire: Family.

Nikki: Yes, your family. And soon, this will all be behind you and you can put your skills to use again.

Claire: You’re really good at that. Making me feel like I have something to offer the world. But I think it’s gonna be a while before I have any kind of career.

Nikki: Well, I disagree. You’ve already made great progress.

Claire: The doctors helping me through this have been amazing. But even more than that, I feel… stronger because of the support of my new family. It has been hard to believe how kind and forgiving and generous you have all been with me. The fact that you could find a way to welcome me into your home and into your family after everything.

Nikki: Well, your aunt made that quite a challenge. But you are my granddaughter and that’s what matters the most.

Claire: Can I get you some more tea?

Nikki: Yes, please. And claire, thanks for chatting with me. It was just what I needed. I’m jonathan lawson,

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Nikki: Oh, baby. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. Oh, but thank god nobody was in the house.

Victoria: I know, I know. But mom, it’s was my home, my kid’s home. Our pictures, our keepsakes, everything is just gone.

Nikki: Things. Just things. I– I know it hurts now, but thank god everybody is safe.

Claire: Mom. Oh, I’m so sorry.

Victor: Well, we all know who’s responsible. That’s one more terrible crime.

Nikki: That woman is despicable. I wanna tear her limb from limb! After everything she has done to me and my family, she deserves to rot in hell!

Claire: I know my aunt jordan. She’s feeling alone and– and desperate. That’s why this happened.

Victor: Why do you say that?

Claire: She usually takes her time. She plans her moves very carefully. She’s far more calculated than this. This is her lashing out wildly. At this point, she’s got nothing left to lose.

Nikki: That’s not good.

Claire: It does mean that she could be more dangerous than before. But it also means she could be getting sloppy.

Jack: Look what I found. The perfect late-night snack. Heard you talking earlier. Did you call your friend in paris?

Ashley: Yeah, I got his voicemail. I left him my message. I’m sure I will hear back from him soon. Very good suggestion. Thank you.

Jack: Well, sure. If it gives you a little peace, I’m happy.

Ashley: You don’t have to wait up with me though.

Jack: Don’t worry about me. You and I can sit and eat pie and talk, or we can just eat pie.

Ashley: Actually, I think I’m gonna go for a walk and clear my head.

Jack: A wa– outsi– it’s freezing out there.

Ashley: It’s brisk and the air is fresh. And it’s exactly what I need to clear my head. Okay, but don’t you eat my pie. All right? I will be back for it.

Jack: Okay. You sure?

Ashley: I’m fine. I’ll see you later.

Jack: Be careful.

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Diane: Hey, honey. What are you doing up?

Jack: Oh, I heard ashley pacing then I heard her come downstairs. She’s in knots again about tucker. And no matter what I say, I can’t seem to help her.

Diane: Jack, I– I think it’s time to give your sister some space. She’s battling her demons, but that is something she has to do on her own.

Devon: Hey, pretty lady.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: What’s going on? I can tell by your text something’s up.

Abby: I just had it out with tucker.

Devon: What? What happened?

Abby: I needed him to know that my mom’s new attitude towards him was not gonna open any doors. And he couldn’t just say that he would stay away from her.

Devon: Hey, why would you even waste your time talking to him? He’s too self-centered to give a damn about anybody else. He is always gonna do what he wants to do. You know that.

Abby: No, I know that. But I couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. The man is so utterly frustrating. Ooh, and it just felt so good to let him have it. I wanted to make sure that he really heard me.

Devon: What did you say to him?

Abby: Well, I didn’t just defend my mom. I told them that if he hurt anyone in my family, that he was gonna have to deal with me. And he was packing for some business trip. I told him he better make it permanent because no one wants him here. He needs to stay away from my family forever.

Devon: Wow. Well, I appreciate you looking out for all of us like that, but you know, you don’t have to protect me from tucker.

Abby: Devon, I know I don’T. But he needs to know that his intrusion in our family is not gonna be tolerated. And, of course, I’m sure he twisted something that I said and– and took it as encouragement.

Devon: Why would he take it as encouragement?

Abby: Because I told him that my mom– my mom talked to you about possibly forgiving him. He got this spark in his eye. It was almost like he thought maybe he could reconcile with you and my mom. I told him that paris was just one small thing in a long line of unforgivable things. And that my mom’s request, it’s not gonna do anything. But he just seems so hopeful. Like he thought you might give him another chance.

Devon: Yeah. I’m sure he was hopeful because I usually do give him a second chance.

Abby: Please be finished with that. Don’t ever make that mistake again. Imagine if you could get ahead of your ibs-c

Devon: Yeah. I’m definitely done doing the same things over and over again and hoping for a different outcome. I’ve been down that road way too many times with tucker, and I have no interest in getting burned again.

Abby: Well, thank you for saying that. It calms me down a little bit.

Devon: He lies too much and I don’t want that energy around our family either. But it’s my turn to tell you that you need to stay clear of him.

Abby: I want nothing more than to be done with tucker mccall. But my mom has this weird connection with him and that connection is part of what keeps him tied to our family.

Devon: I know. What do you think is really going on with your mom?

Abby: I don’t know what’s going on with my mom these days. I don’t like it. Just when I thought we were over and done with tucker mccall, why is my mom suddenly drawing him back in?

Jack: Intellectually, I understand why ashley might feel she has to work this out on her own. But do you remember the last time she fell in love with him before the wedding? Denying she had any involvement with him and then suddenly totally embracing it. And nothing I could say could talk reason into her.

Diane: Of course, I remember. But a lot of that had to do with her wanting to get rid of me.

Jack: And despite all the declarations and warnings that this marriage was only going to end badly, she married him anyway. That marriage was an unmitigated disaster. And here we go again.

Diane: Well, you don’t know that for sure.

Jack: I– I hate that we’re even talking about this despicable man. How can he possibly still have that kind of a hold on my sister?

Diane: Jack, I know that you’re concerned about her, but you have got to stop worrying. I mean, you have done everything you could to help her. I mean, I even tried for what it’s worth. But now you just– you just have to let it go and– and let her make her own decisions.

Jack: Yeah, you’re probably right. It’d be a whole lot easier if she would actually make a decision. I don’t know what’s going on with her right now. One moment, she’s confused and torn, and the next, she’s absolutely fine and full control of herself. What are we supposed to do with that?

Diane: Well, I suspect your sister is just working through some things. Give it time. When she holds a grudge, she holds it tight. And I think that very soon, tucker will start to feel the power of that grip.

[ Tucker sighs ]

Tucker: Please–

Ashley: It’s the truth.

Tucker: Please stop. You can just–

Ashley: What?

Tucker: Could you please cut this crap out?

Ashley: What crap?

Tucker: The animosity you have shown me lately, it doesn’t just vanish. You’re doing one of two things. You’re either brainwashing yourself, like I said, or you’re setting me up for something. Either way, this conversation is over. Get the hell outta my room.

Ashley: Hopefully I’ll be able to convince you someday.

Tucker: Convince me of what? And what the hell difference does it make? What is it you’re after, please?

Ashley: I think you know.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] I have no idea. I’m telling you, I have no idea what this new bizarre game you’re playing is.

Ashley: I’m not playing a game.

[ Tucker sighs ]

Tucker: Oh, ashley. Ashley. Ashley. What is going on with you now?

Nikki: Now is the time for us to turn the heat up on that monster. Flush her out and turn her sick game to our advantage. We should go to the media and let them know about her heinous attack on our family and not hold back.

Victoria: We can’t publicly accuse her of being an arsonist without any proof.

Victor: You’re right, sweetheart. If we went to the press now, that would only entice her into more violent actions against our family. I mean, I knew this woman would react, but I had no idea to this degree.

Nikki: She is pure evil!

Victor: You know, I’m gonna convince her to meet with me.

Nikki: What if you do? I mean, she’s so desperate. She’ll try anything.

Victor: She’s not gonna get the upper hand with me.

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Diane: You’ve been an incredibly supportive big brother, but now it’s time to let ashley work this out on her own.

Jack: I hear your point. You’re probably right.

Diane: But you don’t wanna listen.

Jack: I never wanna listen.

[ Diane laughs ] But this time I will.

Diane: Good. I’ll take it.

Jack: I’ve noticed, you know.

Diane: Hmm.

Jack: How supportive you’ve been, how far you and ashley have come.

Diane: Well, let’s not make too much of it.

Jack: No, not too much. Just enough. After everything you’ve been through, after everything she puts you through, you’ve somehow managed to rise above and take your place in this family.

Diane: Because of you. I adore you and you deserve a peaceful household. So, I will happily do my part.

Jack: I just hope this mess with tucker doesn’t throw a wrench in our peace.

Diane: Yeah, we can hope. You know, you’ve already spread yourself so thin lately. I– jack, I– I love how much you look after the people that you care about. It’s the last thing I would ever wanna change about you. But I would also love for things to get a bit better for everyone.

[ Phone rings ]

Jack: Nikki. Hey, nikki. Are you okay?

Nikki: I’m sorry for calling so late, jack. I’m having a rough time.

Jack: Uh, where are you?

Nikki: I’m at home.

Jack: Okay, I’ll– I’ll be there in half an hour. All right?

[ Diane sighs ]

Diane: Nikki needs you.

Jack: Yeah.

Diane: And before you tell me not to, yes, I’ll be waiting up. So don’t argue.

Jack: I love you.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Mom, hi.

Ashley: Hi.

Abby: What are you doing here so late?

Ashley: I was at the lab. I got so involved in everything, I didn’t realize it was so late and I’m starving. So, I came by to get a quick bite. You wanna join me?

Abby: No, actually we have to get home to dominic.

Devon: Yeah. Rain check though?

Ashley: Sure.

Abby: Hey, why don’t you follow us home? Yeah. We can pick something up and then if we’re lucky, dominic will be awake and he can join us.

Ashley: Yeah. No, thank you. I’m just gonna eat right here. Thanks.

Abby: Are you really here for the food?

Ashley: Why would you ask me that?

Abby: Well, there’s lots of places to eat, but here, there’s tucker and food.

Ashley: Honestly, I am not here for tucker. Okay. Don’t worry about me so much. I’m fine.

Abby: Are you sure?

Ashley: I’m positive.

Abby: Okay. Well, um, don’t stay out too late.

Devon: Have a good night.

Ashley: Thank you.

Abby: Good night. Bye.

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Abby: Hey. Why was part of me hoping you wouldn’t show up?

Phyllis: Stop, I’m paying you handsomely for this.

Abby: You are, and I hope it’s worth it.

Phyllis: Well, if tonight goes as planned, this could be the beginning of something really amazing.

Abby: You didn’t exactly share earlier. What is this all about?

Phyllis: I’m having dinner with danny romalotti. He’s making his special pasta with his special sauce, so.

Abby: So, he’s cooking for you here and not at his place or your place? Yeah, I get it. He doesn’t want to be alone with you. He wants to be in public with witnesses.

Phyllis: That’s ridiculous.

[ Phyllis sighs ] Hey, um, what’s going on with them?

Abby: Well, they paid.

Phyllis: But can we shoo them out or something?

Abby: No, look at them. They’re in love.

Phyllis: Well, I think they need to take it somewhere else.

Abby: No, phyllis, don’t you dare.

Phyllis: I was gonna buy a drink for them somewhere else.

Abby: Please don’t make me change my mind about this.

Danny: Hey, are you sure about this? You really didn’t have to come along.

Christine: Oh, I think I did. I don’t trust phyllis as far as I can throw her.

Danny: But you trust me, don’t you?

Christine: I do. But with phyllis in the mix, anything can happen, and it’s never good.

Danny: I understand. But this is a delicate conversation. I mean, I really do feel that I should talk to her alone.

Christine: It’s just the two of you. Phyllis is gonna twist everything you say around. I’m gonna be back up, like an audience. She can’t plant a kiss on you and claim you initiated it.

Danny: You really have thought this out, haven’t you?

Christine: Oh, danny, this has happened so many times. I am not about to let it happen again.

Danny: You’re right. And tonight it ends, right? But just give me a head start, all right? Let me see if I can defuse this thing before it blows up.

Summer: Hey. You in the mood for company, or have you turned into one of those workaholic types?

Chance: You know what? I was just thinking about you.

Summer: Were you?

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: Good thoughts?

Victoria: Claire?

Claire: I would’ve been in some of these if jordan hadn’t ruined my life.

Nikki: Officer padilla, the officer outside said to see you. I’m nikki newman. I need you to tell me more about what happened. I need to know.

Padilla: Mr. Morgan left with a woman. Then patrons heard tires screeching and the impact.

Victor: Anything else?

Padilla: Woman comes back, says the subject jumped into the path of the car, saying, “tell nikki newman I’m sorry.”

Nikki: Oh, my god. Ah! So I didn’t think I needed swiffer,

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Nikki: This happened because of me.

Victor: No, sweetheart. It didn’t happen because of you. It happened because of this maniac. She’s out for revenge. Barkeep, can I have a word with you? How often had you seen the couple that we were just talking about now in here?

Barkeep: Who, isabel?

Victor: Yeah.

Barkeep: Yeah, a couple times.

Victor: What did she look like?

Barkeep: Red hair, glasses, 60-ish.

Victor: Ah, thank you. Officer, please. Would you kindly take the glass that the woman drank out of and lift the dna and fingerprints off it, okay? Thank you. I’ll tell you one thing. If he stepped in front of that car, he didn’t do it of his own volition.

[ Victor sighs ]

Victoria: You know, claire, there’ll be new pictures and new memories.

Claire: What if…

Victoria: What if, what?

Claire: What if, someday I’m in the pictures, but I don’t really fit in.

Victoria: Why would you say that?

Claire: Adam. He’s in the pictures, but like me, he came into this family as an adult. He’s still not exactly in everyone’s hearts.

Victoria: Well, adam’s story is very different from yours.

Claire: Maybe I should talk to him. He knows what it’s like trying to adapt to the newman world after not being raised in it.

Victoria: How about instead of asking adam for advice, you just be yourself? Let us love you.

Claire: I’m not sure it’s gonna be that easy for everyone. If I were nikki, I’d never forgive me.

Victoria: Well, then I guess that’s something we’re just gonna have to work on. Because all I see right now is my bright and beautiful daughter standing in front of me. Who’s exactly where she belongs. What are you doing up anyway? I thought you said you were exhausted.

Claire: Turns out, I’m having trouble shutting my brain off.

Victoria: Yeah, well, you have had quite a day.

[ Claire sighs ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Claire: It’s the number that I called earlier. Do you think it’s jordan calling back?

Victoria: You don’t have to answer it.

Jordan: Pick up. Pick up, damn it. Whoever you are.

Summer: What prompted that?

Chance: I haven’t seen you in a while. I missed you.

Summer: I’ve missed you too.

Chance: Well, let’s do something about that. Join me.

Summer: Best offer I’ve had all day.

Chance: Have you eaten yet?

Summer: I haven’t and I’m starving.

Chance: Maybe we should grab a table. You can tell me about all the fashion drama. I can tell you about the chancellor-winters drama.

Summer: I don’t know. All that personal talk, recapping our days. Kind of sounds like something a real couple would do.

Chance: Yeah, kind of does. Unless you’d rather not.

Summer: I have a better idea.

Phyllis: Hey, welcome.

Danny: Hi. Abby, it’s good to see you.

Abby: Yes, you too.

Phyllis: What are you doing here?

Christine: Danny wanted me to come.

Phyllis: Oh. Okay, well, I don’t want you to be here. This is a private dinner. Just the two of us. So, you can go.

Christine: That’s not gonna happen.

Abby: Okay, well, I’m gonna leave you to your evening. Um, try not to destroy anything.

Phyllis: Um, but… I’m sorry, this dinner was just the two of us. It was a private dinner. Um, just to say goodbye before you go off on tour. I mean, god knows when I’m gonna see you again, so…

Christine: Never would be good.

Danny: Look, we– we need to talk.

Phyllis: Yeah, we do. At dinner. We could talk at dinner, for sure. Just us. You promised me. You’re not breaking your promise, are you? Please tell me you’re not.

Christine: As a matter of fact, he is.

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Phyllis: Um, I don’t understand.

Christine: It’s– it’s pretty simple. You and danny aren’t gonna have that romantic dinner you were gonna ambush him with.

Phyllis: Romantic? Um, I’m– I’m sorry. I think there’s a misunderstanding. It was just us having dinner together, you know? Two friends, you know? It was a farewell dinner. So, you can farewell and leave us alone.

Christine: You rented out the restaurant. You expected danny to cook as just friends. That’s not so believable.

Phyllis: Is the idea of having dinner with me so abhorrent to you?

Danny: I see you went to a lot of trouble.

Phyllis: It’s no trouble at all if we actually have dinner.

Danny: I never should’ve agreed to this.

Phyllis: But you did. What did she do? I mean, what did– she start crying? Did you pitch a fit? Did you act like the jealous ex-girlfriend? I mean, honestly, what she’s trying to do here is isolate you and control your life.

Danny: This is my call, all right? I’m sorry. I never meant to hurt you or lead you on, and I’m afraid that’s exactly what I’ve done.

Phyllis: You don’t have to cook. It’s no big deal. We could just scrounge out something in the kitchen.

Christine: What don’t you understand about danny is not having dinner with you?

Phyllis: Are you gonna let her talk for you? Really? Are you really gonna let this jealous, very jealous witch ruin our evening together?

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: Hey, let me talk to her alone, okay? It’s important.

Summer: Nothing beats room service after a long, hard day in the office. Can I order for you?

Chance: Well, that depends. What do you think I’m in the mood for?

Summer: I’m hoping it’s the same thing I am.

Chance: Yeah. And, ah, that would be…

Summer: French fries.

Chance: French fries? Yeah, that’s exactly what I was gonna say. But you know what? If you don’t like it with mayo, we’re gonna have a big problem.

Summer: Noted. Hey, could I place an order for room service? Yeah, could I get two orders of fries, extra mayo, a hot fudge sundae, and a bottle of your pinot noir? Yeah, that’s fine. Thanks.

Chance: Well-balanced meal.

Summer: Glad you approve. But they did say that the kitchen is a little backed up, so it’s gonna be like 30, 40 minutes. Is that okay with you?

Chance: As long as I’m here with you, I am perfectly fine.

Summer: Good answer.

Chance: Yeah. So… 30 minutes?

Summer: Mm-hmm. Ish.

Chance: Yeah. Is this where you tell me about your day and I tell you about mine?

Summer: We could do that. Or…

Claire: I need to know if it’s jordan. We have to stop her and this could be our only chance.

Victoria: I’m right here, okay? And remember, you’re in control of your future now, not jordan.

Jordan: Finally. To whom do I have the pleasure of speaking? Hello?

Claire: It’s claire.

Jordan: My, my. What a surprise.

Claire: You’re isabel.

[ Jordan chuckling ]

Jordan: Aren’t you the clever one? Nikki must have given you this number. And I know exactly why you’ve called.

Claire: You do?

Jordan: Well, it’s all over the news. The great victor newman must have pulled all kinds of strings to get you released into the loving arms of your mother and father. And you just couldn’t wait to rub it into my face.

Claire: That’s not it.

Jordan: Well, then what, claire? After all the hateful things that you said to me. Calling me a monster, wishing that I was dead. Do you finally realize that you’ve made a mistake? Or, have the newmans turned on you already?

Nikki: I should have been a better friend. Not kept my distance because seth was drinking. If it weren’t for me, he would still be alive.

Victor: Sweetheart, please don’t say that. It has nothing to do with you. It has all to do with that crazy woman, all right? She killed seth. And she killed those prisoners in that prison fire. And now, she’s gonna come after you again.

Nikki: Oh, god, all I want to do is drink until this whole thing is over. Victor, please take me home.

Victor: Yeah, come on. If you have chronic kidney disease

Jordan: Well, don’t say that I didn’t warn you. I forgive you. You were under the influence of the newmans. A viper’s nest, with you settled in their bosom. But, claire, you and I are connected on a different level, from beginning to end. Never do we put asunder. Do you remember how many times I told you that growing up?

Claire: I do.

Jordan: The newmans will not love you. They will hate you, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Claire: You’re wrong. The newmans have been wonderful. They love me. They’ve helped me heal. They’ve given me a real family, a real home.

Jordan: I see. So, you’ve called me to stab me in the heart? Again? After everything I’ve done for you?

Claire: You destroyed me.

Jordan: No. The newmans will destroy you. How can you not see that? You really believe that the newmans would take you into their fold? That you will be princess victoria’s long-lost daughter?

Claire: They’re my family.

Jordan: Don’t you see? That’s what they want you to think. They will grind you into nothing but pain, just like they did your grandmother and my sister, eve. Oh, and then victor. Victor. I know him. He will use you, and then he will throw you out like trash.

Claire: You don’t know them. You’ve never known them. And– and victor has been really kind to me in spite of what you turned me into.

Jordan: My, my, my. How could you be so gullible? How can you think that they would give a damn about some little guttersnipe who tried to kill them?

Claire: I have a message for you from victor.

Jordan: Ah, victor. Oh, so he is using you.

Claire: Victor wants this to end. He wants to meet. He’s ready to accept his guilt in whatever happened to my grandmother. And he will do whatever you want, within reason, to make amends.

Jordan: I can’t imagine what victor newman will do to try to protect that drunk of a wife. On his knees begging for mercy. Is he there now? I’d like to speak with him.

Claire: No, he’s not. I’m with my mother.

Jordan: Mother. So tell me, claire. Are you all settled into victoria’s beautiful, gracious home? Are you drinking hot chocolate? Roasting marshmallows? The perfect picture of a loving family?

Claire: Yes, that’s exactly where we are, and that is exactly what we’re doing.

Jordan: How wonderful for you. I hope you get everything you ever want until they turn you to ashes.

Claire: Do you have an answer for victor?

Jordan: You tell victor, I’ll be in touch. Oh, and claire, give nikki my best.

Victoria: Are you okay?

[ Summer sighs ]

[ Chase chuckles ]

[ Zipper opens ]

Danny: Can you meet me at crimson lights in 15 minutes? I meant everything I said to you.

Christine: Just watch out for this one. She, uh, plays dirty.

Phyllis: That’s not who I am anymore. That’s the old phyllis.

Christine: Come on, there’s only one phyllis. You’ll never change.

Phyllis: Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Danny: Hey, come on.

Christine: Okay, I’ll wait 15 minutes. His sauce is spectacular.

[ Danny sighs ]

Phyllis: Okay. Um, well, I’m glad she’s gone. What a downer she is. Oh. Look. And they’re leaving. Yay, we have the place all to ourselves, so. I have this great bottle of wine. Look. And I’m sure that we can maybe find some nuts and some crackers in the kitchen and have a really nice evening.

Danny: Phyllis, hey. Just– just stop, okay? There’s not gonna be a dinner tonight. Or nuts or a bottle of wine. There’s not gonna be anything– anything between us, okay? Tonight or ever. With moderate to severe plaque psoriasis,

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Danny: I never should’ve agreed to this dinner in the first place.

Phyllis: But you did agree. You agreed. Why’d you agree?

Danny: Because I–

Phyllis: No, because… because there’s a part of you that wanted to have dinner. There’s a part of you that can’t say no to me. Because you know that what we have together–

Danny: Phyllis, just–

Phyllis: Okay, hey, stop. Christine wins.

Danny: Not a competition.

Phyllis: It’s not a competition, I know that. But you are choosing christine.

Danny: Yeah. I am so sorry I gave you the wrong impression.

Phyllis: But you didn’T. See, I think you want this, but you just chickened out.

Danny: No. No, I… I truly know what I want.

Phyllis: Christine.

Danny: And I want to be your friend. Don’t you understand? I want to be able to call you and talk to you about daniel and lucy and have coffee and catch up when I’m in town. And it was never meant to be any more than this, ever. I promise you that. And– and I know that you think you have these feelings for me, but I just think it’s because you don’t have many friends right now. But you can. You can and you will, all right? I just can’t be one of those people right now. Do you understand? Not– not right now.

Phyllis: Okay. Well then, go ahead. You should go. Really, go ahead. I’m fine. I’m fine. Hey, christine’s waiting for you. You got 15 minutes, you know?

Danny: Do you understand what I’m saying to you?

Phyllis: I do understand. I get it. Don’t worry about me. Really, you– you can go. Please don’t worry. I– I– have a good tour. Okay? Have a good life. Please. I get it. I understand.

Abby: Are you okay?

Chance: That is not how I saw my evening play out.

Summer: Better than discussing our work in a restaurant full of people with too many clothes on?

Chance: So much better. Hm. How did I get so lucky?

Summer: You said yes when I invited you up here.

Chance: Ah, it’s a bold move. Loved it.

Summer: I have a confession to make.

Chance: Yeah?

Summer: I have been thinking about you all day. If I didn’t run into you, I was gonna call you and see if you wanted to get a nightcap.

Chance: Ooh. A woman who knows what she wants. I love it.

Summer: Okay, and don’t laugh at this part, okay?

Chance: Okay.

Summer: When I saw you at the bar by yourself, I kind of felt like it was a sign.

Chance: Well, hey, I’m an absolute believer in signs, especially when they’re as beautiful as you.

Chance: Hm. You know what this means, right?

Summer: That you’re gonna share your fries with me?

Chance: No, I– I think we’re one of those real couples that you were talking about.

Summer: But we haven’t even gotten to the part where we discuss our days yet.

Chance: Well, you had a much better idea. Come on. And you know what? I didn’t get around to thanking you for that, by the way.

Victoria: This is incredibly brave of you. Thank you.

Claire: Jordan was– was angry and vicious, which I expected, but there was something else. There was an edge, a desperation.

Victoria: Mom, what happened? Where did you go?

Nikki: We got a call about seth.

Victor: Claire, would you kindly get your grandmother some chamomile tea?

Claire: Of course.

Victor: Thank you.

Victoria: What’s going on?

Victor: Jordan has struck again.

(Music)

Victor: You know, seth died.

Victoria: What? How did that happen?

Victor: Well, apparently, that jordan woman and seth left a bar, walked outside, and he, according to jordan, walked right in the path of a speeding, oncoming R.

Victoria: She pushed him?

Victor: I know she did.

Nikki: She must have figured out that seth was helping me, was trying to protect me.

Victoria: And now she’s gone.

Victor: Yes, but you’re safe, okay?

Victoria: You see? That is exactly what I was afraid of. What if she comes after claire?

Victor: What I’m telling you is that you are safe as long as claire and you stay right here at the ranch.

Victoria: How can that be? Claire spoke with jordan. That makes her a target.

Victor: What did jordan say?

[ Victoria sighing ]

Victoria: She’s intrigued by the proposition.

Victor: Well, that’s good.

Victoria: No, there’s nothing good about it. Claire said that she sounded even more unhinged than usual. What if she comes after my daughter?

Victor: She’s not gonna come after your daughter, nor after you.

Victoria: Dad, I’m sorry, but that’s– that’s just not a promise that you can keep.

Nikki: Jordan is still toying with us. She wants us to think that she has the upper hand.

Victor: But that’s exactly what I want her to believe, all right? Now, my plan is in motion. This will all be over with soon.

Jordan: That ungrateful, spiteful little brat. How– how dare she talk to me like that? I think someone needs a lesson. I think they all do.

[ Jordan chuckles ]

[ Jordan grunts ] Oh, my. Well, the fun doesn’t have to end yet.

[ Christine sighs ]

Danny: Hey.

Christine: Hi. I was almost ready to give up on you.

Danny: I’m so glad you didn’T.

Christine: So, what happened with phyllis after I left, or do I even want to know?

Danny: No, everything was– was quite civilized.

Christine: I find that hard to believe.

Danny: I told her that I want you. And that she and I have no future together, except parents to daniel. And that I’d like to be her friend, but maybe it wasn’t wise right now, if ever.

Christine: Okay, what, wait? And she didn’t make a scene, throw some dishes, try and seduce you?

Danny: No, no, none of the above. No, she was– she was very understanding.

Christine: Wait, what? That’s impossible.

Danny: Look, like I said, she took this whole thing very graciously.

Christine: Why does that worry me more than if she had broken a few things or tried to shove her tongue down your throat?

Danny: Hey, I know this has been an incredible challenge for you.

Christine: It’s been hell.

Danny: I’m sorry. But she really isn’t the same phyllis.

Christine: Danny, that’s what she wants you to believe. So, you’ll let your guard down, then she’ll come right at you again. I– I just don’t want to be a part of this circus any more than you do.

Danny: I think it’s safe to say the circus is behind us, all right? It’s gonna be different this time. Phyllis was different. I saw it in her eyes. There’s this acceptance. I really believe that she’s– she’s ready to accept the truth about you and me.

Christine: I– I hope so.

Phyllis: Hm. You sure you don’t want some of this?

Abby: No, thank you.

Phyllis: All right. Well, more for me. This was a good year. Better than the year I’m having.

Abby: You and christine, that was pretty intense.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. It was intense. Do you see how she is? So possessive. She has no sense of humor. She’s so boring. I don’t get it, abby. I don’t get why he loves her.

Abby: That’s what tonight was supposed to be about. You were gonna convince danny that he wants you.

Phyllis: Yeah. But, uh, he chose christine. She wins again. I mean, not that it’s a competition because she’s not competition for me.

Abby: Maybe it’s time to move on.

Phyllis: I’m moving on, please. I’ve moved on. I will fully move on after I finish this bottle of wine. Why do you care, abby? You don’t even like me.

Abby: I don’t, no, but… I saw how much effort you put into this evening. You were trying to make it special and then it just fell apart.

Phyllis: Yeah. Thanks to christine.

Abby: Maybe you’re lying to yourself.

Phyllis: What? What are you saying?

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Christine: Look, you may have been right about me being a little too willing to engage in battle with phyllis over you. I… I said and I did some things that I regret. Things that I know made you uncomfortable and– and unhappy and I just want you to know I’m sorry.

Danny: Hey. You brought me some lovely masala chai tea. It was good.

Christine: How do you do that? How do you just be so kind and forgiving?

Danny: Because I’m inspired. That’s why.

Christine: Listen, I meant what I said before. You’re not some door prize that I’m trying to beat phyllis out of. You’re the man I’m falling back in love with.

Danny: Hey. What do you say we keep phyllis out of this entire conversation, okay? And talk about something else? Can we do that?

Christine: Anything.

Danny: Okay, okay, good, good. Let’s talk about my tour.

Christine: Oh, god. I mean, the fact that you’re leaving when we finally have a chance to reconnect without any interference.

Danny: What does your agenda look like for the next six weeks?

Christine: Why are you asking that?

Danny: Because if you’re free, I would love for you to join me on the first leg of my tour.

Christine: And I wouldn’t be in the way?

Danny: No. No, are you kidding? I would– I would sing to you every night. I would find you out there in the crowd somehow, and it would just be you and me. What do you say? Like old times. Together and inseparable.

Abby: All right, clearly, that’s what this is all about. This is about beating christine. Just admit it.

Phyllis: Trust me, it wasn’T. But now, it is.

Abby: Well, that definitely doesn’t sound like you’re moving on.

Phyllis: You see, christine thinks she’s won because danny ran after her. But I’m gonna make her wish she never had.

Chance: Yes.

Victor: Claire, victoria tells me that you spoke with jordan.

Claire: I did.

Victor: How did she seem?

Claire: Angry. Amped up, definitely rattled.

Victor: Good. I want her unbalanced.

Victoria: Well, what if that makes her even more dangerous?

Victor: Sweetheart, my plan is working, I’m telling you.

[ Phone rings ]

Victoria: Hello, this is victoria newman. Oh, my god, what? I’ll be right there.

Victor: What happened?

Victoria: My house is on fire.

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Devon: Checking out the big office while billy’s gone?

Nate: Uh, my power grabs are behind me. Just dropping off some figures to support chance’s pitch.

Devon: Oh, yeah. Now, that music festival is a great idea. And it was a great idea back when you pitched it before, too. Just wasn’t the right time. But I definitely see the value in doing something like that right now.

Nate: Well, I hope you could say the same for billy some. Too bad he came at it so hard.

Devon: Yeah, I actually think he said no to it just because I said yes, if I’m being honest.

Nate: It’s the only thing that makes sense. He’s been pulling for chance in every other way. He’s really taken him under his wing.

Devon: Yeah, tell me about it. He asked if I would loop chance in on all executive decisions while he’s out of town.

Nate: Not the kind of thing you do if you have it out for the guy.

Mamie: Hmm. As far as I’m concerned, billy abbott is just getting too full of himself.

Nate: Okay, aunt mamie.

Mamie: No, no. Shooting down good ideas, trying to add the abbott name to the company? And now he’s just coming and going as he pleases. I mean, didn’t he just go out of town and leave work?

Devon: Yeah, he had personal issues to deal with, but we talked about it. It’s fine.

Mamie: Yeah, well, it’s clear to me he has more invested in the family business. It might be time for us to consider grooming chance to be our ally.

Nina: Sweetheart!

Chance: Hi. Thank you for making time for me on the way to new york.

Nina: Of course! I had to see you. Oh, my goodness. Well, I will just never get tired of seeing you in a suit.

Chance: You wanna pick up my dry-cleaning bill?

Nina: Yes, I will. Absolutely. Because it means you’ve been working in an office and not on a case. Oh, my gosh. I can’t tell you how relieved I am to know that the only injury you’ll be risking these days is a paper cut.

Chance: Oh, well, don’t be too sure, mom.

Nina: Yeah, well, office politics? You were kind of vague on the phone. Is everything okay?

Chance: Yeah, everything’s fine. I’m just getting used to the new job. You know, a lot to learn. Not just numbers and spreadsheets.

Nina: But you’re still liking it?

Chance: Sure.

Nina: Well, you know, you don’t have to say that just to appease me. If the corporate world isn’t for you–

Chance: Look, the work’s fine. It’s exciting at times, really.

Nina: Well, I can tell something’s got you down, so what? Are you sorry you resigned as police chief?

Chance: Well, let’s just say that c-suite players can be just as slippery as criminals.

Nikki: I am telling you, seth reaching out to me was not as innocent as I thought it was. Jordan put him up to it. I am certain of that. And I have her phone number. This is the opportunity we have been waiting for.

Victor: Well, then kindly take us through it again, because I wanna be absolutely certain this is not a trap.

Victoria: I agree, mom. We all know how devious jordan is.

Cole: What did seth say exactly?

Nikki: Okay, I met with him today at crimson lights and he kept mentioning this woman, isabel, from our aa meetings. And she used to be a friend of mine and then urged him to reconnect with me. Only I don’t know anybody named isabel.

Cole: And she– she matches jordan’s description?

Nikki: Well, not the way he described her, but she does like disguises, so I don’t know.

Victor: Sweetheart, that’s exactly why I don’t want you to leave the ranch. That seth guy could have led jordan right to you.

Nikki: But he didn’T. And since I told him I don’t know any isabel, he is as suspicious as I am.

Cole: Does he know where this isabel or jordan, does he know where she’s staying? Because if so, we’ll just call the cops and have them check it out.

Nikki: He just said that she approached him at a bar. He didn’t say which one.

Seth: Two more for the road. Now, tell me, what is the real story with you and nikki?

Jordan: I– I– I– I can’t believe that she said that she doesn’t remember me.

Seth: Not even a glimmer.

Jordan: She’s denying that we were even friends?

Seth: She says she’s never known an isabel.

Jordan: She hates me that much. I have let her down that much.

Seth: No, no, no. Maybe she just doesn’t remember. You said you guys partied a lot back in the day.

Jordan: Yeah, but this isn’t right. No, no. I– [ Exhales ] I changed my mind. I wanna see her. So please, call. Call nikki. Set up a meeting with her. Tell her that you wanna meet her somewhere private and out of the way, and I’ll join you. I need to look at her in the eyes. There’s no way she could have forgotten me. When you have chronic kidney disease…

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Jordan: I’m sure that once nikki sees me, she’ll recognize me. It’ll all come flooding back to her.

Seth: I’m sure you’re right. I’m sure it will come flooding back. Especially after she sees you out of that cheap wig.

Jordan: Excuse me?

Seth: I didn’t really notice it at first, but it’s kind of obvious, really.

Jordan: You know, it’s rather impolite to comment on a woman’s appearance.

Seth: Hey, cut the crap, isabel. You’re not nikki newman’s long-lost friend. You’re the monster who kidnapped her and forced vodka into her veins. You’re the reason that she fell off the wagon.

Jordan: I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. Maybe you’ve had one too many.

Seth: Oh, come on. You think a couple of drinks is enough to get an old professional drinker like me sloshed? That’s just another sign that you’re not who you say you are. Yeah, that and that little act of you throwing the drink in the bus car.

Jordan: I don’t have to listen to this.

Seth: You are despicable. You’re not going anywhere.

Nikki: I asked seth to string isabel along to buy us a little time, but I don’t think should wait on this.

Victor: Well, I’m not gonna rely on seth, okay? I’m gonna call my security and the cops, and don’t do anything until I get back.

Victoria: Mom, are you okay? I cannot believe how this woman continues to find ways to get to us.

Cole: It’s outrageous. The fact that she infiltrated your aa group?

Nikki: Well, luckily, I figured out her game before she could do any real damage.

Victoria: Well, let’s hope so, but you still seem really shaken up right now.

Claire: I think I know another reason why nikki’s upset. Me. Having me out of the hospital and living in your home, it must be unnerving. I’m sorry.

Nikki: No, you shouldn’t feel that way. You’re family. You’re welcome here.

Claire: I appreciate you saying that, but there’s no way that you aren’t still furious about what jordan and i put you through. And pretending that those feelings don’t exist, it’s not healthy for any of us.

Nina: Who’s being slippery? No, seriously, I want names.

Chance: Stand down, mom, all right? It’s nothing like that, but I do feel like I’m caught in some sort of power play between billy and devon.

Nina: Over what? It seems like they both have plenty of power there.

Chance: Yeah, well, I think devon resents that jill brought billy into a high-level position without consulting him.

Nina: They’ve worked together in the past. I mean, why do you say that?

Chance: Well, you know how billy’s been mentoring me?

Nina: Yeah, yeah, you said it was going good.

Chance: Yeah, it has. I was a little hesitant at first, but he’s been great. He’s been showing me the ropes. He’s invited me to meetings. He’s answering my questions. It’s good. The other day, I pitched this pretty big idea, right? And devon liked it.

Nina: Good.

Chance: Well, it was, until billy saw that devon showed interest. And then billy had this, like, about face. You know, he basically dismissed my proposal right there, right in front of everyone.

Nina: Oh, that was pretty rotten of him. Must have stung.

Chance: Well, it’s not the rejection I’m worried about. I don’t care. You know, I nearly died in the field. I mean, I can handle somebody turning down my proposal. I just don’t wanna be used. I don’t wanna be a pawn in whatever this is brewing between the two.

Nina: Can you talk to billy about it?

Chance: I tried. And he denied it all. And get this. He just left town on a personal matter. Made me his eyes and ears.

Nina: So, he shoots down your idea and then wants you to report back to him?

Chance: Puts me right in the middle. I feel like I’m working undercover again. You know, I’m spying on the people I’m supposed to be in with.

Nina: So, what do you want to happen here?

Chance: I gotta figure out how to play this, you know? I guarantee this isn’t the last time somebody asked me to pick sides.

Nina: You know, you don’t have to stay there if you don’t want to.

Chance: Whoa. That’s a 180. What happened? I thought you liked me in the suit.

Nina: No, I love the suit. Keep the suit. Just, um, leave the job if you need to. I mean, believe me, I want you behind a desk. I don’t want you in the field. But there are other places that you can do that. I want you safe and I want you happy. Just because your name is chancellor doesn’t mean you have to work there. I mean, it’s your birthright, but the choice has to be yours.

Chance: Yeah, I guess you’re right. I could always leave. Or I could stay. Turn things to my advantage.

Devon: I don’t think it’s a good idea to use chance as part of some backroom maneuver.

Mamie: Billy and jill don’t have any qualms with it. It is very clear that they’re grooming him.

Nate: He’s a chancellor. It makes sense.

Devon: I understand that, but there’s enough tension as it is between me and billy without using chance as a pawn. And I like chance and his ideas.

Mamie: Well, then all the more reason to have him on our side.

Devon: Well, it doesn’t help when you talk about sides like that either.

Mamie: Billy abbott doesn’t belong here, devon. You know that. I know it. I have no doubt that he is scheming how he can wrest more power from you. But you know what? He can’t help it. It’s just the way that he thinks. He’s always been a gambler at heart. He’s always trying to figure out how he can get over on someone. How he can get the better hand.

Amanda: I don’t think it’s fair to say that billy’s the one with power on his mind. Wow. This must be the famous mamie johnson. It is my honor to meet you. (Hamlet) it’s beggin’!

Mamie: Ms. Sinclair.

Amanda: Please, call me amanda.

Mamie: I can do that. I heard that you were visiting genoa city.

Amanda: Yeah, jill asked me to come since she has other commitments.

Mamie: Oh, now, honey, you can be more straight with us than that. She sent you here to spy.

Devon: Okay. Hey, you know what? Nate and I actually have some things we need to go over.

Nate: Maybe we can all get together some other time.

Amanda: No, but I always wanted to meet your aunt. It’s not just anyone who can take on jill abbott.

Mamie: Oh, now, maybe we should go somewhere and get some drinks.

Devon: No, you definitely don’t need to do that, mamie.

Mamie: But I want to, devon. I have a message that I’d like to give to amanda to pass on to her boss.

Amanda: Intriguing. That’s exciting. What kind of message?

Mamie: Call it a proposition. One that might put this imaginary battle behind us.

Chance: Devon and billy, they’re distracting. So, this is a great opportunity for me to prove I’m above all that.

Nina: Oh, I don’t think I like the sound of this. I thought my days of worrying about you were over. It sounds to me you’re putting yourself smack dab in the middle of a fight.

Cole: Listen, we all still have feelings about what happened, but we’ve been working through those.

Victoria: If my mom says you’re welcome here, she means it.

Nikki: But you’re right, claire. Anger doesn’t begin to describe how I feel about what your aunt is continuing to do to all of us. And yes, you are a reminder of that.

Victoria: Mom!

Claire: No. It’s okay. I want to hear this.

Nikki: More and more, when I look at you, I see victoria. Her strength. Her intelligence. And I am determined to get to the point where I won’t think about your aunt when you walk into the room. Because I am not going to let her have that kind of power over me. And I am so pleased that your recovery is such that a judge approved your release.

Claire: Thank you. And I promise you, all of you, I will not make you regret that.

Nikki: This is your home now. For as long as necessary.

Claire: Now, what do I need to do about my aunt jordan?

Jordan: I need some air. You bought me a lot of drinks. Not all of them got dumped.

Seth: Yeah, I was trying to get you sloshed. Get you to slip up, admit something, but you’re tough nut to crack.

Jordan: Fine. You got me. I lied about knowing nikki as well as I claimed. We’re not best friends. But I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. Kidnapping? Forcing vodka into her veins? That’s insane.

Seth: Sure is.

Jordan: Who the hell would do something like that? Because it sure as hell wasn’t me.

Seth: Well, there’s an easy enough way to find out. We’ll just go meet with nikki, like you asked, and her husband, victor. And you know what? We’ll throw in a couple of cops for good measure, just in case our suspicions about you are correct. And if you’re telling the truth, then the laugh’s on me. Sound like a plan? Dry skin is sensitive skin, too.

Nate: I don’t know how much patience I have left with aunt mamie. She is determined to drive a wedge between the chancellors and the winters. Create a problem where there is none.

Devon: I mean, I know she’s stirring things up, but I don’t know if I’d go as far as to say there’s a wedge between us.

Nate: Look, I agree, billy coming on board drew a line that didn’t exist while lily was here. Yes.

Devon: Now, you are right about that, ’cause I never felt like it was us versus them until jill brought billy in. And I do agree with what mamie says about billy. I think that he does want more control and more power.

Nate: Look, I am all for keeping our eyes on billy, but the man left town to deal with personal matters with all this going on. That doesn’t sound like a man on a power-grabbing mission.

Devon: Well, I don’t have a big problem with him taking personal time for himself, but I do think he wants to have it all. And I think he enjoys being able to sit in an office like this and do what he wants to do and leave when he wants to leave. Whereas, you take chance, you know, and it just feels like already, he’s a little more committed to the business.

Nate: Are you saying you think mamie’s right? That we should cozy up to chance?

Devon: No, I’m saying that she’s not wrong in thinking that chance might make a good ally if things get messy.

Chance: Don’t worry, mom. I’m not looking for any trouble. I wanna do just the opposite. I wanna show that I’m the adult in the room, you know? Prove that I actually have the company’s best interests at heart, not my own.

Nina: Unlike devon and billy.

Chance: Exactly. And I think nate’s in the same position. I mean, he told me he was exactly where I am now. Putting out ideas and getting them shot down. So, maybe he’s the one I need to align with. I mean, I doubt he likes what’s going on between devon and billy.

Nina: Ugh, all this talk about alliances. I don’t know. Oh, mamie! Hi! And amanda! It’s so nice to see you. Did you know amanda was in town?

Chance: I did.

Amanda: Yeah, going to chancellor-winters, it’s like old home week.

Nina: Chance was just saying how exciting it is to work at such an amazing company.

Amanda: Yeah, and jill is thrilled to have him, really.

Mamie: Devon and nate are always singing your praises. They said there’s a proposal, too that they’re very excited about. I’m looking forward to what you’re going to do in the future, young man. Well, we’re gonna leave you to your mother and son date you must be so proud. He’s brilliant. Handsome, too.

Nina: I am proud. Thank you so much.

Chance: You all are great for my ego, thank you.

Amanda: Nice to see you both.

Nina: Enjoy.

Mamie: You know, chance is quite a lovely man. I’m actually very impressed with how he and devon work well together.

Amanda: Oh, jill will be very happy to hear you say that.

Mamie: Yes, well, there is history, but adults learn how to let things go.

Amanda: Just like you let go of your old grudge against jill, right?

Chance: That is not good.

Nina: Why not?

Chance: Well, there’s no reason for those two to be meeting alone. Something’s up.

Mamie: What I feel about jill is not a grudge.

Amanda: Oh, I’m sorry. How would you describe it?

Mamie: Why don’t we have our drinks first? We’ll be nicer that way.

Claire: You got me out so I could help. I’m ready.

Victor: You’re right. Now that we have a possible phone number for jordan, it’s time for you to reach out.

Victoria: Are you sure you’re up to it? You don’t have to do this tonight.

Cole: Claire, talking to jordan isn’t gonna be easy. It’s bound to bring up a lot of feelings. I mean, you can wait till morning, get a good night’s sleep.

Victor: Cole, time is of the essence.

Nikki: If jordan is using seth to get to me, she clearly has a plan. Let’s take advantage of her slip-up here.

Claire: I agree. And I won’t be able to sleep anyway, not until this is over with. Maybe a phone call will give us a better idea of what she’s up to, and then victor will make sure that she can never torment us again.

Victor: You bet.

Jordan: Your grip is very strong. You’re hurting me. Please let me go.

Seth: Not unless you agree to meet with nikki and victor.

Jordan: Fine. But the laugh will be on you, so you better get ready to apologize.

Seth: We’ll see. Hey, where do you think you’re going?

Jordan: I’m gonna go get that air that I need.

Seth: Okay. All right, then we will go outside, and we can call nikki together.

Jordan: Really? Really? Is that necessary?

Seth: I’m not letting you out of my sight. Come on, after you.

Jordan: Go on, make the call. I’m looking forward to the reunion.

[ Engine revving ]

[ Jordan grunting ]

[ Car crashing ]

[ Jordan panting ] I would’ve called yesterday. it was just awful.

Jordan: Someone call 911! Oh, my god, there’s been an accident out there. It was just awful. It was awful. I tried to get him to stop and he just said he wanted it over. He wanted it to stop, and then he looked me right in the eye, and he said, “tell nikki newman that I’m sorry.” And then, he just walked right out in front of the car. He killed himself right in front of me.

Claire: Do you have that number?

Nikki: Yes.

Claire: No answer. It’s a voicemail. It says leave a message for isabel.

Victor: Hang up right now. Be patient. We cannot let her know we are on to her.

Cole: Claire, are you okay?

Victoria: You look disappointed.

Claire: I had psyched myself up that things might be finished soon. We could all get on with our lives, but I just wanna focus on the future. I can’t do that until jordan’s dealt with.

Nikki: Amen to that.

Nate: I’ve got to wonder if this is more about you and your need to always be in the middle of some corporate scuffle. Everyone talks about billy jonesing for a win, but maybe it’s you who needs the adrenaline hit.

Devon: Where is this coming from?

Nate: Think about it. First, lily. Then, it was with me, and now it’s happening all over again with billy. Three dierent battles, but you’re the constant.

Devon: I’m the constant. That’s how you really feel?

Nate: I’m just pointing out a pattern.

Devon: Okay. Well, let me point out that on all three of those occasions you just brought up, I was trying to protect the company, and more importantly, neil’s name and legacy. And if you recall, our biggest threat came from you. And then I forgave you and gave you a second chance by hiring you back here, and then you’re gonna stand in front of me and tell me I have an issue?

Nate: I am not trying to turn this into another fight.

Devon: What are you trying to do?

Nate: I just think the best way to protect the company and the winters’ ne is by focusing on the work. Let billy self-destruct. It’s what he does best. And when he does, we’ll be strong as ever.

Devon: And I’m all for doing that, but I’m not gonna turn a blind eye and let us become vulnerable.

Nate: If you wanna know the truth, I think the person we should be most concerned about is in our own family. Aunt mamie.

Mamie: Amanda, I’ve heard some really wonderful things about you over the years, from both devon and nate.

Amanda: Um, well, they both adore you. I’m sure you’re very happy to be spending so much time with them.

Mamie: Yes, I’m very fond of my great niece and nephews. And I’ve just recently come into a really different focus on my life right now. So, you know, family and tradition and legacy, those are all very important to me right now.

Amanda: You know, jill has been saying some of the same things. I think you two are more alike than you wanna admit.

Mamie: Yeah, well, jill and i can both get what we want, but not right now. I am proposing that we have a clear and concise redivision of chancellor-winters.

Amanda: I’m sorry. You want a divided chancellor-winters? You wanna undo the merger?

Mamie: Well, it’s more complicated than that, but yeah, uh-huh. That’s exactly what I’m saying. It’s time. So, you know, that’s the message I want you to give to her.

Amanda: With all due respect, jill would never agree. It would undermine and undo all of chancellor-winters advances. It would make leadership look weak and unstable. We would lose all public confidence.

Mamie: Okay, so we don’t do it in any public-facing way. We do it internally. The company remains a united front, but we do our paperwork to create clear internal boundaries. We work independently. We do our thing, you do yours.

Amanda: That would defeat the purpose of the merger.

Mamie: Which ultimately was a failed move.

Amanda: Again, jill would disagree with that assessment.

Mamie: Let’s all just get back to work and stop all of this infighting. Let’s just get back to what we all know how to do well.

Amanda: Hmm. Ms. Johnson, I have to ask, what do you get out of all of this?

Nina: Look over there. There are two brilliant, successful women who could easily be working together, but are clearly at odds. I mean, amanda’s stepping in for jill, right?

Chance: Yeah, basically.

Nina: Yeah, so it’s jill abbott versus mamie johnson. Cue the fireworks.

Chance: Well, that’s the business. That’s what I’m learning, anyways.

Nina: Ugh. All this posturing and politics. Two things I know you hate.

Chance: Yeah, true. But you know what? I do have one advantage. The line between right and wrong has always been clear to me, so if I just stick to my instincts, nobody can mess with me. Hi, I’m sally.

Nina: Well, I guess a corporate battle is still safer than a shootout.

Chance: There has been no blood, so far.

Nina: I just don’t want you to become so disillusioned that you change your mind about this career move. I need you to be safe, but I also want you to be happy. You know, no conflict, no drama.

Chance: Yeah, I know when to engage and when to back away.

Nina: Yeah, well, I know how jill can get when she’s in a fight, and if that’s where this is headed, it’s not gonna be easy.

Mamie: My one and only agenda is to protect my family, and right now, we are worried about jill and billy. When she put him back into position, it just destabilized everything. People didn’t know what their motives were. No. My plan puts an end to that threat and the doubts that it caused.

Amanda: Ms. Johnson, I see your logic and I do respect your motives.

Mamie: Now, you can be certain that jill will assume the worst. So, you be sure to give that idea your blessing when you fill her in on it.

Amanda: I could tell jill that it’s the most brilliant idea in the world, and still, it would be a resounding no.

Devon: Mamie is not the problem, billy is the problem, and the fact that you don’t see that makes me question where your loyalty lies.

Nate: So, we’re back to that, that I am the problem?

Devon: Did I say that? I just said billy is after you just accused me of being the problem.

Nate: I accused you of having a blind spot about your role in creating conflict.

Devon: I see. Well, either way, we’re not getting anywhere, are we? I think maybe we just need to wait and see what this proposition is that mamie has for jill.

Nate: And it doesn’t bother you that she didn’t discuss it with us first?

Claire: I just said I won’t be able to sleep, but now I’m so tired.

Victoria: I know. This day has been so much for you. Why don’t we take you upstairs so you can at least try to get some rest, and we’ll make that call again tomorrow.

Cole: Your mom’s right. Listen, I’m gonna take off too, and I’m gonna check in with you first thing in the morning, okay?

Victoria: I’ll show you to your room. Come on.

Nikki: Good night.

Claire: Sleep well, sweetheart.

Cole: Have a good night.

Victor: See you, cole.

Nikki: It’s a miracle that victoria got her daughter back.

Victor: All the more reason we put an end to this jordan threat.

Nikki: I was hoping I would have heard back from seth with an update.

Victor: Any response?

Nikki: No. What if I’m wrong? I mean, what if this is just a woman named isabel and I forgot about her?

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: I don’t think you’re wrong. What we’ll do is we’ll proceed with my original plan. We will stage a photo shoot in front of victoria’s house. The whole group. That way jordan will think that is where claire lives.

Nikki: Between that and the news item you planted, when jordan sees that claire has been released to our care, she won’t be able to help herself.

Victor: And we have got jordan right where we want her.

[ Jordan panting ] Why don’t you come and join us?

Amanda: It was nice seeing the two of you.

Nina: Oh wait, amanda, why don’t you come and join us?

Amanda: Um, yeah, sure, I will.

Nina: Good. So, I guess you’re meeting with all the heavy hitters at chancellor-winters while you’re in town?

Amanda: Uh, yes. Jill has me taking care of a few things for her, but I am happy to do it.

Nina: And I suppose you know about jill and mamie’s eternal feud.

Amanda: Some. I think I understand it a little more now. There are only two choices when people are that much alike. Best friends or mortal enemies.

Nina: Oh, right? Nailed it.

Chance: I think they actually respect each other and they just enjoy sparring.

Amanda: Yeah, don’t tell your grandmother that.

Nina: Oh, god, no.

Mamie: Oh good, you’re both still here.

Devon: Well, I assume that you came back because you had something to report about your conversation with amanda?

Mamie: I do.

Devon: And was it a business proposition that you gave her?

Mamie: It was.

Devon: So you’re gonna talk to us about drawing lines in the sand and then go send a proposition to jill before discussing with us first?

Mamie: Oh, honey, I was just merely testing amanda out. I threw her a line to see if she would bite.

Nate: And did she?

Mamie: Well, she saw my point of view, but she was sure that jill would just turn me down flat. Oh, well. It would have been nice if we’d been able to hash this out as two old friends, but, you know, this less peaceful way suits me just fine.

Victor: I’m gonna go and make you a cup of tea.

Nikki: Oh, thank you, darling. That’s so sweet.

[ Phone ringing ] This is nikki newman. Who is this?

Padilla: This is officer padilla, gcpd, calling about seth morgan.

Nikki: Has something happened?

Padilla: I’m sorry to tell you there’s been a hit and run. Mr. Morgan didn’t survive.

Nikki: Oh, my god. Oh, my god.

Padilla: Witness told the bartender he stepped in front of the car on purpose.

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Adam: I’m thinking burgers after this. What do you say?

Chelsea: Well, I– I don’t know. I think, um, I think pizza would be a better bet, right?

Adam: Okay. Well, we got one vote for pizza and one for burgers.

Billy: I like both. I abstain.

Chelsea: So, I guess we need a tie breaker.

Adam: Well, clearly it’s gonna come up to the big man. But before you decide, let me just say, burgers comes with milkshakes for dessert.

Chelsea: This is true. But cupcakes follow pizza. So, that’s a solid choice.

Connor: Am I in trouble?

Adam: What?

Billy: Of course not.

Chelsea: Why would you think that, sweetheart?

Connor: You’re all here at the same time. So, if I’m not in trouble, then maybe you’re here because something’s really wrong with me.

Christine: Well, you were right. I am so glad I made that call. So thanks for the advice.

Nina: Oh, no. Well, thanks for taking it. You know, the only reason danny’s all turned around right now is because phyllis is being phyllis. You just need to sit down with him and talk to him and make him see what’s at stake.

Christine: I mean, I don’t wanna give up on danny. I know this is right for both of us, but for him to say that it’s a competition between the two of us. I mean, I– I have to make it clear to him and obvious that phyllis is the one playing games.

Nina: Yeah, but that’s an intellectual argument. You know, what matters is the heart, the deep emotions, the love, the longing, even the fear and loss. If you don’t force danny’s hand and make him realize that he’s pushing you away, he’s about to lose you for good. This could go on for god knows how long.

Christine: No, no. We don’t have god knows how long. I don’t wanna waste any more of my life because phyllis is a vulture and danny’s too nice.

Nina: Well, this is my point. Good. So, hopefully he’ll call soon. And listen when he does–

Christine: I– I know. Don’t mention phyllis.

Nina: Okay, good. Just focus on the two of you and no one else.

Christine: Well, let’s just hope she hasn’t gotten to him first and scared him away before this reverse psychology plan has a chance to work.

Phyllis: Hey, ooh, abby. Just the person I wanna see.

Abby: Phyllis, what do you want?

Phyllis: Okay. I– I want to rent out your restaurant for the evening. Not just a restaurant, the kitchen too.

Abby: Oh, tonight? Now? Ha! No! Excuse me.

Phyllis: But… how’s that a response?

Abby: How is it not?

Phyllis: Well, we can at least have a conversation about it.

Abby: We just did.

Phyllis: But– but no, no, no, we didn’T. You– you have to let me do this.

Abby: Apparently, you don’t understand because this is my restaurant and I don’t have to do a damn thing.

Phyllis: No, no. You don’t understand. Everything in my life right now is riding on this. (Husband) rock, paper, scissors for who’s on dinner duty?

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Nina: Danny’s not gonna leave town without saying so, without saying goodbye to you.

Christine: I’m not so sure about that.

Nina: What are you talking about?

Christine: Look… as far as danny’s concerned, this isn’t about him and me. This is about me and phyllis. And that might be enough as it is to scare him away. Look at what happened the last time phyllis thought I was coming between them. She tried to kill me, for god’s sake. Danny doesn’t wanna go through that again, and neither do I.

Nina: [ Softly ] I know.

Christine: And if he is already scared, you know, she’s gonna blame me and–

Nina: Okay. Okay, cricket. Stop it. Just stop it.

Abby: Phyllis, I have a sold-out book of reservations, so what am I supposed to do? I’m supposed to call all of those people and tell them to make other dinner plans because you, phyllis summers, of all people has waltzed in here with some hare-brained emergency.

Phyllis: I mean, well, that won’t be effective, of course.

Abby: You think?

Phyllis: You know what, abby, I believe in you. I know you can think of something. You could say, you know, uh, “our kitchen caught fire.” Or, “hey, everyone, our fridge blew up, you know, and all our food is spoiled.” Or, “our entire staff came down with, um, the bird flu or something like that.”

Abby: Yeah. Yeah, phyllis, that’s exactly what I should do. I should tell everyone that our– our kitchen equipment is unsafe and that you could potentially get food poisoning here. Yeah. You have a real business sense.

Phyllis: Okay. I will financially make this worth your while.

Abby: Which is exactly what you should tell the other restaurants in town when you give them your crazy idea. I’m sure they would be happy to take your money.

Phyllis: I don’t want any other restaurant. I want this restaurant, abby. I want yours. That should flatter you enough to do me this favor.

Chelsea: Sweetheart, the reason we’re here is we love you and we know you’ve been having a hard time, so we just wanna figure out why and how we can help you.

Connor: The way you got help?

Chelsea: Yeah. I mean, everybody needs help every once in a while for something, right?

Adam: Absolutely.

Chelsea: And that’s nothing to be frightened about.

Adam: Yes. Believe it or not, your mom and I don’t know everything. I know, but it is true. That is why we arranged for you to see a specialist.

Connor: What’s she gonna do? Give me a bunch of tests or something?

Adam: All she’s gonna do, she’s gonna ask you some questions. And all you have to do is answer them truthfully.

Connor: What kind of questions?

Billy: She’s just gonna ask you about, you know, what you’re thinking, how you feeling. Get you to open up a little bit so you can feel like yourself. Think about it this way, you know, the more she knows, the more she can help you figure out how to make it easier on yourself.

Alcott: Hello, connor. I’m so happy to meet you. I’m dr. Alcott. Why don’t we go talk for a bit? Oh, I think just one of your parents will come in right now. How about mom? That work for you?

Adam: Are you sure? Because I think maybe–

[ Adam sighs ] No, that makes sense. I’ll be right here buddy.

Chelsea: We got this.

Billy: Maybe we should check and see if dr. Alcott has a spare hour when she’s done with connor.

Adam: What the hell is that supposed to mean, billy?

Billy: You gotta get a handle on yourself, adam. Do you honestly think connor can’t pick up on your attitude? Breathing claritin clear is like…

Alcott: Just to tell you a little about myself, I got my phd in psychology at northwestern university in evanston, illinois. I specialize in cognitive behavior therapy and I’ve been practicing for 31 years. Which is a long way of saying I’ve been doing this a long time and I’ve met a lot of wonderful kids. Connor, I want you to know there’s nothing you can say that I won’t understand. So, I’d like to get started by asking you a few questions. That okay?

Chelsea: Remember what we talked about. Everything’s gonna be fine, I promise.

Adam: Who are you trying to impress, billy? Hm? The doctor? Connor? ‘Cause you’re not his parent. You don’t have any say in this.

Billy: Lighten up. Just relieve some of the tension, okay? Maybe put a smile on the kid’s face so he’s not walking in there thinking it’s all doom and gloom.

Adam: You’re here for chelsea. I’m here from my son.

Billy: Yeah. And he’s nervous. He’s afraid. And you sitting there all wound up ’cause I’m here is not helping.

Adam: So in other words, you think you know better than me what he thinks and how he feels? Is that what you’re saying, billy?

Billy: No, it’s not what I’m saying. In fact, it’s exact opposite of that. ‘Cause I can be a little bit more objective. ‘Cause as much as I care about connor, he’s not my son. So, I can pick up on a few things that you’re too upset to register.

Adam: Well, thank you for your insights… dr. Abbott.

Billy: I’m not attacking you, okay? I am 100% here to support connor. And that puts us on the same team, whether you like that or not. I know this can’t be easy on you, all right? If it were johnny and katie in there, I honestly, I don’t know how I would feel. I really don’T.

Adam: The kid hasn’t had a break in his entire life, okay? I was there, I wasn’t there, finding out about johnny, watching what his mom went through, and now this? I mean, I look at him and I see how perfect he is. I– I— I didn’t know what was happening. I didn’t know what he was going through.

Billy: But he’s here now. You put him in a situation to be surrounded by people that know how to handle this, okay? That’s a good thing.

Adam: Okay. So then, what if the school’s suspicions are right? And what if he does have ocd?

Billy: Then, you deal with it the way that you would deal with any other diagnosis. You find the right specialist, you get the right treatment, and you move forward.

Abby: Society is the only restaurant that you want? That must mean all the other restaurants in town turned you down. Am I right?

Phyllis: You know, abby, I thought we got past the point of hating each other. I really did.

Abby: Phyllis, this is nothing personal. It’s business pure and simple.

Phyllis: No, no, it’s not. Because if anybody else in this town, anyone you didn’t despise asked you for this, you would absolutely say yes.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Okay. Maybe I can work something out.

Phyllis: Really?

Abby: Later in the week.

Phyllis: No, no, no, no. It has to be tonight.

Nina: Cricket, you’re letting phyllis drive this thing. This whole fear that danny has about this being a competition between you two and that he’s essentially beside the point.

Christine: Which is ridiculous.

Nina: Yes, it is. It’s ridiculous. So put a stop to it. Just forget about phyllis. Remove her from the equation. Put her out of your mind and concentrate on what you and danny deserve.

Christine: Yeah, believe me. I would love nothing more.

Nina: This is your time. You two have finally found your way back to one another after all of these years.

Christine: Right? It almost makes you start believing in fate again.

Nina: No, not almost. Look, you have to stop inviting phyllis to become part of this scenario. I mean, really, phyllis?

Christine: How could you– inviting? What?

Nina: Well, maybe you’re not opening the door to her, but as soon as she’s there, you are right back at it. You’re lowering yourself to her level.

Christine: I admit she brings out the worst in me.

Nina: Well, she can try, but you let her. That’s a lot of power to hand over to a narcissistic drama queen.

Christine: A narcissistic drama queen who should be in jail.

Nina: I know. She should be in jail. We all know that. But she’s not. Get over it. Cricket, come on. You’re better than this. You’re better than her. You gotta start acting like it. I guarantee danny is not gonna stop seeing this as some game that you’re playing until you stop playing it. Stop dragging her into it.

Danny: Hey.

Christine: Hi.

Danny: Hi.

Christine: Did you get my message?

Danny: Yeah. Um, I– I’m really sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I’ve just been really swamped scheduling some added tour dates.

Christine: Added tour dates?

Danny: Yeah. I’ve moved up the second half of my concert tour, and so I’ll be, um, hitting the road in a couple weeks.

Christine: So just like that, you’re– you’re leaving? Are you really ready to give up on us? You know that feeling of having to re-wash dishes

Nina: I’ll leave you to it. I’ll see you.

Danny: Yeah.

Nina: I’ll call you.

Danny: Take care.

Christine: She’s right. We need to talk alone. Let’s go out here.

Danny: Of course. Yeah.

Christine: I, um, I guess I was afraid that you didn’t call me back because you were surprised to hear from me and you didn’t know what to say.

Danny: Well, um, actually, I… I wasn’t surprised. In fact, I kinda knew you’d call.

Christine: You did?

Danny: Yeah.

Christine: Look, I– I know that you are tired of this constant back-and-forth battle between phyllis and me.

Danny: [ Chuckles ] Tired is an understatement. I am exhausted.

Christine: I’m exhausted too. In fact, I– I’m so exhausted that I’ve– I’ve had enough.

Danny: What does that mean exactly?

Christine: The fact that phyllis is even part of our conversation, it just, it makes me sad. I– it doesn’t even make– it– it makes me furious. What the hell is wrong with you?

Danny: Wait, I–

Christine: Danny, danny, just when I thought that we were almost there, that we were getting back to the place that we both wanted to, you essentially let phyllis come between us. I mean, she can try, but you let her get to you. And if that’s the case, I… I don’t even know how I’m supposed to think about a future between us.

Abby: So, it has to be tonight. What’s so special about tonight? Hm? Who’s the unlucky prey?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, that’s right. That’s me all over the place. This evil, relentless predator. That’s who I am.

Abby: Oh my gosh, phyllis. I was kidding. Sort of.

Phyllis: You know what? Even if you weren’t, it doesn’t matter. I would never tell you who my prey is because you would just misinterpret it and mock me, make fun of me like everybody else in this town. You know what? Forget it. I rescind my request.

Abby: Oh, great. I’ve already forgotten about it.

Phyllis: Can I have a martini? Three olives, please.

Phyllis: Grazie.

Danny: Prego.

[ Both laugh ]

Phyllis: All right. Mm. Oh, my goodness. That’s incredible. It’s so good. It’s better than I could have ever thought possible. How can I thank you?

Danny: By letting me cook this way for you for the rest of our lives.

Connor: I like to sit in the back.

Alcott: What’s better about sitting in the back?

Connor: Because then no one’s looking at me.

Alcott: You don’t like anyone looking at you?

Connor: No.

Alcott: So, tell me about your favorite part of the day.

Connor: I guess I don’t have one.

Alcott: There’s nothing about school you like?

Connor: Not anymore. I used to like some of it, but it’s a lot harder lately.

Alcott: Why do you think that is connor?

Connor: I don’t know. Just can’t concentrate anymore.

Alcott: Well, that’s interesting. You used to be able to concentrate and now you can’T. Did something change and that keeps you from being able to concentrate?

Connor: It’s the thoughts. Scary ones. All day long and out of nowhere, no matter what teacher’s talking or if I’m in the middle of practice, they keep coming and won’t go away.

Alcott: Like what, connor? Would you be willing to share what some of those scary thoughts are with me?

Adam: When you said earlier that everyone gets help?

Billy: Yeah?

Adam: Did you, you know, for the, uh, gambling addiction?

Billy: I did, off and on. A little more off than on. You know, I tried to white knuckle my way through it because, you know, I’m billy abbott and I gotta be stronger than some stupid self-destructive compulsion. Looking back on that, that was stupid and self-destructive.

Adam: Huh. So in general, you would say that therapy worked?

Billy: Yeah, I would. There was one time that it actually made me crack.

Adam: What do you mean crack? You had a breakdown?

Billy: Maybe a little too much information, so just forget I said that.

Adam: Hey. Kinda too late for that. I mean, you just backed yourself into a corner there.

Billy: Adam, uh, let’s not worry about my situation, okay? Let’s focus on connor here because I think it’s best I try and ease your mind so you can be calm and connect with your son when he walks outta here. ‘Cause the last thing he needs is a freaked out father.

Adam: And the last thing that you need is to expose any more of your weaknesses to a man that you often see as an enemy.

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Billy: Believe me, adam, I have zero interest in hiding myself from you or anyone else. Who I am, who I am not, what I have done, the things that I have been through, you name it, I own it.

Adam: Well, that’s good to know.

Billy: Yeah. I had a breakdown. And I was in the throes of it when I tried to run you down with that car a few years ago.

[ Adam scoffs ]

Adam: Yeah. Yeah, that happened. Thank god for kevin and chloe or I’d be dead right now.

Billy: If I never said this to you before, I will regret that for the rest of my life. And I agree. Thank god for kevin and chloe. They didn’t only save your life, they saved mine as well. I got into therapy right after that and I have been better and stronger ever since.

Adam: Well, I’m glad to hear that, billy. I really am.

Billy: Correct me if I’m wrong, but I have the feeling that you’ve reached out for help from a few professionals over the years. Is that right?

Adam: Yes. Yeah, I have.

Alcott: What are some of these scary thoughts that keep barging into your mind?

Connor: Well, like when I eat, I can be really hungry, but then I get scared the food might make me sick.

Alcott: Is that why you don’t eat lunch sometimes?

Connor: It’s not just food either. You can get sick from other things too.

Alcott: Like what?

Connor: Like everything. There are germs everywhere. And germs can make you really, really sick.

Alcott: Have you ever gotten really, really sick?

Connor: No, but that’s because I wash my hands all the time to get the germs off of them.

Alcott: Sounds like a good idea to me. So thoughts of getting sick keeps scaring you. Anything else?

Connor: Lots of things all the time.

Alcott: I’d love to hear what they are if you’d like to tell me.

Connor: The kids are talking about me. The– they’re making fun of me and they’re going to hurt me.

Alcott: Oh, connor, I’m so sorry. I’m sure that’s not true. So, of all these scary thoughts you keep having, what are the scariest ones of all?

Connor: You mean the ones that wake me up in the middle of the night and like, can’t go back to sleep?

Alcott: Exactly. Will you tell me what they are?

Chelsea: It’s okay, sweetheart. You’re doing great. What are the scariest thoughts of all?

[ Connor sighs ]

Connor: That something horrible will happen to my mom and dad and it’ll be all my fault.

Danny: If I’ve ever given you the impression ever that she has taken priority over you, then I am sorry. But– but no. Never. Yes, I– I– I see that she’s changed somewhat and– and I’m supporting daniel and– and I’m supporting her. But she’s taking this and she’s running with it and she’s turned this into a huge competition.

Christine: Which is what I’ve said all along.

Danny: And you were right. I didn’t shut the door in her face. But, I mean, this is on you too. You know, you have been more than willing to engage in this battle with phyllis. This is about beating phyllis and then whoever wins, you get the door prize. Me. And I just come too far in my life to know that I do not wanna settle, and I am not going to get sucked in by anything that’s not real.

Christine: Okay.

Danny: You understand?

Christine: Yeah. Well, guess what? I have never thought of you as a door prize, and I never will. You’re the man I’m falling back in love with. And I believe with all my heart that if you just shut out phyllis’s noise just for a second, you would see that you’re falling back in love with me too.

Danny: I was such a fool to even think that there was a future with christine. My future and my destiny is right here in your arms where I belong.

Phyllis: And I belong right here with you in your arms. That’s the truth. I’m so happy you finally realized it.

Abby: Good. You’re still here. Bipolar 1, I got help to push back.

Phyllis: Yes, I am still here. The humble petitioner throwing herself on your mercy.

Abby: Can you please stop, phyllis?

Phyllis: Yes, I can.

Abby: Okay. Here is what I am willing to do. I looked at the reservations. My last reservation is at 8:30, so if that’s not too late for whatever, uh, thing you have planned, I can hand the restaurant over to you at 10:00.

Phyllis: That’s fantastic. Thank you.

Abby: But you have to pay my staff double time.

Phyllis: No, no, no, no. I– I don’t need your staff. Um, my prey, as you call it, um, he’s gonna bring the food, I’m gonna bring the drinks.

Abby: Do you honestly think I’m gonna leave you here alone in my restaurant?

Phyllis: Well, I’m not gonna rob you.

Abby: I don’t know what you’re gonna do. Besides, someone has to close.

Phyllis: Fine. A double pay for your staff.

Abby: And don’t make a mess. No one’s cleaning up after you.

Phyllis: Okay. Hey, abby. I just wanna say thank you. Really. You have– you have no idea what it means to me that you changed your mind.

Abby: You’re welcome… I think. Enjoy.

[ Phone rings ]

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: I’m sorry.

Christine: What’s wrong?

[ Christine groans ] You’ve gotta be joking.

Danny: I– I should have turned the phone off.

Christine: She just doesn’t give up, does she? And what’s this? Um, phyllis can’t wait for what?

Alcott: And when these scary thoughts start invading your mind, what do you do to try to keep them away?

Connor: Sometimes, I count to drown it out. Counting calms me down, but it can only be certain numbers.

Alcott: Why is that?

Connor: Those numbers make it so bad things won’t happen. That’s why I hate math. I have to deal with numbers that aren’t lucky.

Alcott: I can see how that would be hard for you. What are your luckiest numbers?

Connor: Seven. And– and numbers that can be divided by seven, like 14, 28, 70, numbers like that. Oh, you know what else helps me keep the scary thoughts away? Straightening up my room. I do that a lot. My closet too.

Alcott: I see. It’s important for you to keep things in order.

Connor: It’s like the numbers. If everything is exactly right, then nothing can go wrong. It gets rid of germs, which is a bonus too.

Alcott: Thank you so much for talking to me, connor, and letting me get to know you. You’ve been very helpful.

Connor: That’s good, right?

Alcott: It is. And outside, uh, in the waiting room is your father and your mom’s friend?

Connor: Yeah, billy. He’s a good guy. He likes me and I can trust him.

Alcott: I’m glad to hear that. Would you mind waiting outside with him for a while I talk to your parents? It’s nothing bad. Just to get some more information from them.

Adam: That, uh, expose that you published about me a few years ago, you know, “the making of a monster?”

Billy: Yeah. Not my finest moment.

Adam: Oh, well, I probably should thank you for that.

Billy: No. Please don’t do that.

Adam: No, I mean it. When I learned that I had been suppressing the fact that I– I killed a man when I was 11 years old, I got into therapy myself.

Billy: And did it help?

Adam: Mm-hmm. I managed to expose some, um, past traumas that I didn’t realize were still driving me.

Billy: I think we all assume that we can handle the psychological issues that were dealing with, but the truth is, we all need help at some time or another.

 

Billy: So, how’d it go?

Connor: Pretty good, I guess. Better than I thought it’d be.

Billy: That’s good. What’d you think about dr. Alcott? Did you like her?

Connor: She was nice. She asked me about the things that bother me and scare me. She didn’t act like I was a freak or something.

Billy: Well, you’re not a freak or something, but that’s good. Sounds like you were comfortable with her.

Connor: I was. And you wanna know what else I liked about her?

Billy: What’s that?

Connor: She made it okay to talk. Like I was safe.

Billy: You know, she could only do that because you were brave and honest. I’m really proud of you. Give me some.

Alcott: For a child to come in and relax on his first visit and to open up the way he did, that’s a child who knows on some level that he is loved and supported.

Chelsea: Yeah. I mean, we– we love him so much.

Alcott: It’s clear he’s been struggling.

Chelsea: He’s been in so much pain, adam.

Adam: So, um, were you able to get enough information to make a diagnosis?

Alcott: I was. Your son is showing all the signs of obsessive compulsive disorder. Obsessive compulsive disorder or ocd is a mental health disorder. I’ll be emailing you both a wealth of information and it’ll be a lot to take in all at once. But for now, I can say that his symptoms aren’t unusual. Invasive thoughts create anxiety and get in the way of connor’s day-to-day functioning. His fear of contamination, germs, illness are overwhelming. His need to arrange things until he feels they’re right, like the objects on my table, he put them in order. And the relief he seems to find in straightening up his room and his closet. The counting, he mentioned. The lucky and unlucky numbers.

Adam: This is what he’s been going through every day?

Chelsea: Yeah. The way he was talking, adam, it’s taking up every waking moment. I mean, it’s no wonder he doesn’t wanna participate in sports and– and he can’t focus in class. I mean, things have been awful for him.

[ Chelsea sniffling ]

Adam: Um, what causes ocd? I mean, is it, um, is it genetic?

Alcott: There are no definitive answers to what causes it. Genetics, neurotransmitters, the environment, all possibilities. But it’s not productive to look for blame, especially self-blame. What’s important is you’re taking the steps that connor needs so he can learn to manage the illness.

Adam: Wait a minute. Manage? Are you saying that there is no cure for this?

Chelsea: No, adam, there is no cure. But we will manage it and we will make sure that connor has the tools to remain the wonderful kid that he is out of pain. And we will get those tools as well. We can’t panic or do anything that’s gonna get in the way of helping connor.

[ Connor sighs ]

Connor: What did she say? Am I really sick?

Adam: You know what? Why don’t we go for those burgers and we will talk there.

Connor: Please, just tell me.

Chelsea: Sweetie, you have something called obsessive compulsive disorder.

Connor: Do people die from that?

Chelsea: No, no.

Adam: And we would never let that happen. And it can be treated. Okay?

Chelsea: Yeah, the way I treat my depression. So we’re gonna learn all about it. You, me and your dad, and, the doctors are gonna help us figure it out.

Connor: Am I going to be okay?

Adam: Yes.

Chelsea: Yes, you are. I promise you.

Danny: You’re right. Phyllis won’t give up unless I stop her.

Christine: You know, not too long ago, your exact words to me were, “I want you.” Remember?

Danny: Yes, absolutely.

Christine: Okay. And did you mean that or was that just something you said in the heat of the moment and now you regret it?

Danny: No. No. No. I meant it from the bottom of my heart.

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Melissa: But worries and anxiety can turn into something more.

Mark: And when that happens, it’s time to get help.

Melissa: Talk to your doctor. Treatment looks different for every child.

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[ Christine gasps ]

Christine: Yes! Hi! I’m so glad you called.

Nina: Of course i called, silly. Whenever I’m in town, you’re at the top of my list of people to seE. I love you so much.

Christine: Thank you. Thank you. How long are you in town for?

Nina: Uh, a few days. I’ve got some meetings in new york next week. And it gave me an excuse to pop in and check up on chance and see how he’s doing at chancellor-winters.

Christine: Bumped into him once or twice. Still not really used to that business suit.

Nina: Ah! I just hope that he’s thriving because I, personally, am over the moon that my son finally has a job that won’t get him shot.

Christine: It’s gotta be such a relief.

Nina: It is.

Christine: So, you know that gcpd, um, they lost a good guy when chance walked away.

Nina: Oh, he had a great run in law enforcement. And I couldn’t be more proud of what he’s achieved. But I do not regret his career change. Jill better keep him happy or else.

Christine: Listen, the– the timing of your trip, it’s– it’s perfect. I could use a friend.

Nina: Because of danny?

Christine: How’d you guess?

Nina: So, tell me again, what happened with you two?

Christine: Look, phyllis.

Danny: No, the dates are great. I’m– I’m really excited about moving the tour up and getting back out there in front of a live audience. We’ve got the new material from the album I’m dying to try out on the fans, so, fantastic. All right, so, yeah, I’ll wait for the itinerary and then, uh, I’ll start my packing. Okay, thanks so much. Bye.

Phyllis: Wait a second, you’re going on tour? I mean, when– now? When we’re so close to getting back together?

Nikki: Oh, my goodness. How gorgeous. Victor… “thank you for being a friend still. Best, seth.” Oh, my gosh. Um, larry, you can wait out in the foyer. Please close the door behind you.

[ Line ringing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Seth: Nikki?

Nikki: I got your flowers. Completely unnecessary, but they’re beautiful.

Seth: Yeah, well, it’s the least I could do. I mean, you could have pushed me away when I needed someone to talk, but instead you were kind and that really meant a lot to me. So, thanks again.

Nikki: You’re welcome. And thank you.

Seth: Hey, uh, since I got you on the phone, I got some news.

Nikki: Oh? What is it?

Seth: Uh, you feel like grabbing coffee? Crimson lights?

Nikki: Now?

Seth: If you’re available, I think you’ll really be pleased by what I have to tell you. And I’m not drinking.

Nikki: Well, if you don’t mind a bodyguard hovering nearby, I would be happy to meet with you.

Seth: Great. So I’ll see you in a bit.

Victor: Well, now look at that.

Victoria: Hi, daddy.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Victoria: We just came from showing claire her guest suite.

Victor: Wow. Everything to your liking?

Claire: It’s the most amazing bedroom I’ve ever seen, yet it still manages to feel so warm and cozy. And the bathroom even has a sauna, and the closet…

Cole: It’s a pretty good size, huh?

Claire: It’s enormous. My little wardrobe will fit in a corner.

Victoria: Well, I know that the ranch can be pretty overwhelming at first.

Claire: The place is like a fantasy. The grounds, the house, the pool.

Victoria: You should see the little spring-fed lake. I don’t know if you did, but nick and I, we used to look for frogs and turtles when we were kids.

Victor: Well, I suggest you have your parents show you around the ranch. Do you ride?

Claire: No, but…

Victor: No?

Claire: …I’ve always wanted to learn.

Cole: Well, there are plenty of people around to teach you.

Victor: Certainly.

Cole: And the trails are beautiful, especially in the winter.

Claire: I am so grateful to be able to stay here. Thank you.

Victoria: No, you don’t have to thank us.

Victor: You know, once this whole saga with that jordan woman has come to an end, um, you can decide where you want to stay. With your parents or here. You’re a newman now. That will never change. The chewy app has everything for petS.

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Claire: I hope to live up to your faith in me. Prove myself worthy.

Cole: Well, that’s not how family works. You don’t need to prove a thing.

Victor: But you already have. By being willing to help us capture your aunt and bring her to justice.

Claire: I want that as much as you do. All of the therapy has helped me to see the truth about that woman. I hate what she’s done to me. To all of you. The thought of her makes me sick.

Victoria: Still, jordan did raise you. You don’t feel any kind of a connection to her?

Claire: Not since that day in the cabin. I got her gun away from her. If nikki hadn’t stopped me… jordan is the person who took me from my family. That’s all she’ll ever be to me. A threat to be dealt with. I need to protect you all the way you’re protecting me.

Victoria: I can’t thank you enough for that.

Victor: Well, I already started the ball rolling. The news of your release from memorial hospital has hit the media. And once your aunt gets wind of it, I’m sure that she will respond.

Christine: Okay, so, you know, this started before the holidays.

Nina: Phyllis’s shenanigans.

Christine: Oh, that is way too nice of a word for what she’s been pulling.

Nina: You’re right, I’m sorry, I forgot who we were talking about. The original queen of bad behavior.

Christine: I tried to take the high road for as long as I could because things were fine. You know, they were better than fine. Christmas was amazing. And then we were gonna take that weekend getaway.

Nina: Oh, that would have been so romantic.

Christine: Oh, which sent phyllis into orbit.

Nina: No, of course it did. What did she do?

Christine: She just doesn’t want us to be happy. So she stirred up that whole social media thing, timed it so I walked in and saw their kiss. I mean, after that happened, I couldn’t very well ignore her.

Nina: She got under your skin.

Christine: Yes, yes, but don’t you see? I promised that I would never let myself do this again. But I’m telling you, that woman!

Nina: I know, believe me.

Christine: I was acting like this jealous schoolgirl. Not a good look, especially with danny. He’s never seen me act insecure, and I think it really rattled him.

Nina: No, you were fresh off a divorce, feeling more vulnerable than usual, and phyllis knew it. She pushed all your buttons.

Christine: And ever since then, it has been nonstop drama. Phyllis acts out, I put her in her place, and we wind up at each other’s throats.

Nina: Well, please, will you let me strangle her?

Christine: Oh, come on, you have no idea how tempted I am. But, no, I’m serious. This has gotten really bad. Danny’s backed away from both of us. He can’t handle the conflict, and unfortunately, phyllis gets to me, I play right into it, and I am driving him away all by myself.

Nina: I’m so sorry. I should have come back sooner and snapped you out of this.

Christine: No, that judge should have put phyllis away for killing stark. We would have all been so much better off without her.

Nina: I know, I agree. You know, you can’t give up on this. That’s not the cricket I know.

Danny: You just can’t leave it alone, can you? You refuse to accept reality.

Phyllis: Hey, listen, danny. Okay. Look–

Danny: No, I want you to stop, okay? All right? Nothing has changed. We are not– I repeat– we are not getting back together. I don’t have romantic feelings for you. We are friends, coparents. That’s it!

Phyllis: Well, I know this. I know there’s something between us.

[ Danny sighs ] And it’s very, very powerful. I feel it. Listen, when I look at you and christine, there’s no spark. It’s like watching paint dry.

Danny: Which is the other reason why we’re not gonna have this conversation. Because I do not want to be this dodgeball that you two keep throwing at each other.

Phyllis: Well, that’s a bad metaphor. Because if it were dodgeball, christine would be on the floor by now.

Danny: Okay, that’s not funny.

Phyllis: It’s a little bit funny.

Danny: No, it’s not.

Phyllis: Hey, listen to me. I know your hesitation. I understand it. I didn’t expect this either. It caught me by surprise. I didn’t expect you to walk into my life at this late date and feel this way.

Danny: I’m not buying a word you’re saying.

Phyllis: I’m completely sincere.

[ Danny scoffs ] I am. Hey, listen. You have two women fighting over you. I mean, one of them happens to be me– lucky you.

Danny: Oh, so you think this is flattering? Well, guess what? It’s exhausting. It really is. And I just can’t handle all this pettiness. So, yeah, I’ve added dates. I’m moving up the second part of the tour, and it’s time that I leave genoa city.

Phyllis: Well, those dates can’t be set in stone. They can be changed. You know that. Is there anything I can do to change your mind?

Danny: Not a single thing. My dry eye’s made me a burning,

Phyllis: Well, I guess that’s decided. You’re leaving to go on tour. Well, that’s that.

Danny: Yeah. 100%.

Phyllis: Well, I guess my loss is your fans’ gain. Right? And I’m sure they’ll all enjoy listening to you and watching you perform. Hearing all of your new songs. Especially that one that we collaborated on. Yeah.

Phyllis: So, when do you leave?

Danny: Two weeks. Yeah.

Phyllis: It’s so soon.

Danny: Not soon enough for me. I need a break from my break, which really wasn’t restful at all.

Phyllis: Okay, well, at least can we have dinner together before you leave?

Danny: I–

Phyllis: A fond farewell? I– I don’t– I don’t think that’s a good idea.

Phyllis: Okay, no strings attached, just a goodbye dinner.

Danny: Phyllis, I–

Phyllis: Just– really, just a dinner with me. To say goodbye. Before I have to share you with the rest of the world.

Danny: Okay. Fine. We’ll, uh, yeah, we’ll set something up in a week or so.

Phyllis: How about tonight?

Nina: Cricket, you cannot throw in the towel ’cause then phyllis wins, and that’s unacceptable.

Christine: All right, well, listen. I’m not only upset with phyllis. I mean, I’m not loving how danny’s handling this either.

Nina: What do you mean?

Christine: Well, he insists on being supportive and treating her like a friend. He’s buying into this nonsense that she’s changed. It’s ludicrous.

Nina: It is ludicrous. He knows who phyllis is just as much as you do.

Christine: Yeah, you’d think, right? But she plays on his sympathies. She milks it for all it’s worth. And she looks for any little sign that he’s being decent toward her. Like that could mean something, and, you know, danny’s not helping, saying that he cares for both of us.

Nina: Oh, you can’t believe that. I mean, that he could see her that way? No.

Christine: The fact that he could have any sort of attraction for her is– it’s so disturbing. I just– I have so many doubts right now.

Nina: Okay. Do give up.

Christine: What?

Nina: Sort of. I mean, don’t necessarily give up entirely, but just back away. Throw yourself into work or some interesting project. Just be busy. Create some distance. Basically be nowhere to be found on the planet.

Christine: I– I– I– I see what you’re saying.

Nina: Just let danny know, with your actions, that he’s in danger of losing you again. And then it’ll be up to him whether to cross that gap you’ve created to prevent that.

Christine: Dating coach?

Nina: No, I’ve just been studying, you know, romantic dynamics for my storytelling purposes and just picked up a few tried-and-true methods to get things back on track.

Christine: I see.

Nina: Now, I know it’s gonna sound counterintuitive. You’re used to being in charge of everything all the time. So it’s gonna take some willpower on your part. But I guarantee it’ll have an impact on danny. Because you are the object of his desire. You always have been. When he sees you pulling away, he’s gonna realize what’s at stake and get with the program.

Nikki: Good morning, esther.

Esther: Nikki, hi. It’s so nice to see you. Uh… that man behind you, is he your bodyguard?

Nikki: Yes, he is.

Esther: Well, wha– what does that mean? A– a– are you in danger? I– I wa– I wasn’t trained for anything like this. I– is– is there gonna be trouble?

Nikki: No, I’m not anticipating any.

Esther: Oh, that’s good. I think.

Nikki: So, I would like a hot tea, please, raspberry and bring an extra one for larry here. Everything will be fine. Thank you for your concern.

Esther: Oh, well, you’re like family to me, nikki. Of course I worry.

Seth: Hi. You got here quick.

Nikki: Well, newman tower is not far from here.

Seth: All right, well, thanks for freeing up some time to meet with me.

Nikki: Well, when you said you had news, I couldn’t help but be curious.

Seth: Yeah. Um, before we get to that, what’s the deal with the guard, if I may ask? I mean, what– is it about that ordeal you went through with the women force-feeding you vodka?

Nikki: Yeah, I’m afraid it is. The mastermind has escaped from prison, and she’s made it clear that she’s not done torturing us yet.

Seth: That’s terrible.

Nikki: Yes, well, i finally convinced my husband that I shouldn’t be a prisoner in my own home because of it, so we decided that I can get out and about again as long as larry escorts me.

Seth: Okay. Well, I’m glad you’re being careful.

Nikki: I have to admit I do feel safer with him around.

Seth: Yeah. Wow. I just feel like my mind’s blown that this woman would even be foolish enough to come after you again.

Nikki: Well, she’s insane, and she is obsessed with me paying for things that happened decades ago, things that I had no part in.

Jordan: All right, claire. Where are you now? If your moderate to severe crohn’s disease

Nikki: Thank you, esther.

Esther: Oh, you’re welcome.

Seth: So this woman who did that to you, what– what was her name again?

Nikki: I’d rather not talk about her. It’s too upsetting.

Seth: Okay. Understood.

Nikki: So, what’s this news of yours?

Seth: All right, all right, all right, all right, all right. I’m starting to realize that just going to meetings and talking to my sponsor is not cutting it, and if i really want to kick the booze altogether, I’m gonna admit myself to rehab.

Nikki: Oh, seth, that’s wonderful.

Seth: Yeah. Truth is, I think that’s my only hope. I mean, I thought that reconnecting with you and getting your forgiveness was gonna push me to sobriety, and that’s what isabel encouraged me to try, but I really think I need more structured help.

Nikki: Mm. Well, I’m glad you’re taking charge of your recovery in such a strong way.

Seth: Yeah. I’m ready, you know? It just– it feels right.

Nikki: So, this isabel, I assume you’re talking about that same woman that you mentioned last time?

Seth: Yeah, from aa.

Nikki: I– I really can’t place her from my meetings. I– I don’t recognize that name.

Seth: She was probably starting to avoid you.

Nikki: Why would she be avoiding me?

[ Seth exhales sharply ]

Jordan: “Claire grace has been released from medical treatment at genoa city memorial hospital into the care of cole howard and victoria newman, daughter of… titan victor newman. Rumor has it that the young woman is howard and newman’s daughter.” Oh, my god. They’re taking her in. Making her one of their own. Claire, don’t you see what’s going on? They’re going to destroy you the same way they destroyed my sister.

Victor: Just know that once the story hits the news outlets, um, newman media will do an in-depth piece on the three of you, all right? And they will talk about the newest newman and the fact that both your parents have found you again after thinking that you had been buried.

Claire: You’re going public with this now? The whole world’s gonna know who I am?

Victoria: We weren’t planning on keeping it a secret forever, just until, you know, things settled down and we could get a handle on it.

Cole: Claire, you didn’t think we were ashamed, did you? Because nothing could be further from the truth.

Claire: This all feels strange. Jordan insisted my whole life that we keep my identity under wraps.

Victor: I promise you that from now on she will control none of your life.

Victoria: Do you feel ready? To handle the change?

Claire: I have no idea what this is gonna mean.

Victoria: Well, we’re all gonna be there to help you through this, I promise.

Cole: Claire, once this story hits, there’s going to be a lot going on. There’s gonna be a lot of attention focused on the three of us, but especially you. I mean, it’s the kind of revelation that every news outlet is gonna want to put their own spin on.

Victor: Your father’s right, okay? They’ll come at you from all sides, wanting interviews, tv appearances, et cetera.

Victoria: We will do our best to shield you, and I’m gonna prepare johnny and katie so that nobody’s blindsided by this.

Victor: Right. Newman media has an exclusive on this story, obviously. And nikki runs newman media. That way we keep control of it all.

Claire: Make sure it’s where jordan can’t miss it.

Victoria: Right, but this is more about you than it is her. This is our way of publicly cementing your place in the family.

Claire: Thank you for the heads-up. I’ll do my best to prepare myself.

Cole: Well, the first hurricane’s always the hardest. After a while, you’re handling them like a pro.

Claire: I do have one question. Why isn’t nikki here? Is she all right with me moving in? I would’ve called yesterday.

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Victor: Claire, I want you to know that nikki is very much on board with you staying here.

Victoria: I’m curious too, dad. Where is mom this morning? I thought you were adamant about her staying at the ranch.

Victor: Yeah, I certainly was. However, your mother convinced me that it was good for her well-being to get away from the confines of the ranch for a while.

Cole: So, where is she now?

Victor: I want you all to know that there’s no problem, okay? I said to her, “if you go to the office, one of my security team will be at your side at all times.”

Seth: Okay, so, you and isabel were friends back in your drinking days, right, and then you got sober together, but then you had a falling out because she fell off the wagon, and stayed there– yeah.

Nikki: None of that ever happened. At least, not that I can remember. I have never known anybody with the name of isabel.

Seth: Really? Wow. I don’t really know what to say. I’m sorry I even brought it up.

Nikki: Why?

Seth: Like I said, she confided in me. She asked me not to bring up her name because it was such a slurred subject. And now I’ve betrayed her trust. I don’t know, I feel terrible. And I– I just– you know, because she was the one that encouraged me to patch things up with you.

Nikki: Remind me, what exactly did isabel say to you?

Seth: You know, I told you, she– she told me that i shouldn’t just assume that you would hate me or blame me for failing as your sponsor. And that I should give you credit for being compassionate.

Nikki: So she urged you to reach out to me, and get close again. What does she look like?

Seth: Uh, I mean, she’s about your age. Reddish hair, glasses.

Nikki: Okay, now I know I have never met this woman. That description doesn’t fit anybody that I know. How did you two strike up this conversation? And– and how did my name get brought up?

Seth: I mean, she approached me, and she said we had a friend in common. And she said your name.

Nikki: How did she know who you were? How did she know that you knew me?

Christine: I’ve come so close to walking away. And I know danny threatened to do that himself, but I just can’t believe that either one of us want to just leave this on a bad note.

Nina: No. I can’t imagine that either. I mean, the man’s carried a torch for you for how many years? I honestly think that if you give him a little incentive, he’ll get going in the right direction.

Christine: Yeah, look, one thing’s for certain. This situation with phyllis has to end, I cannot put up with her garbage anymore. It’s time to draw a line in the sand.

Danny: Please don’t pressure me, phyllis. This is exactly what I’m trying to get away from.

Phyllis: It’s not what I’m doing, I swear.

Danny: Well, it’s a good imitation.

Phyllis: I happen to have this evening off. I’m free all evening, actually. Which is very rare for me, because I have a very full social calendar. I’m not a hermit.

Danny: Never said you were.

Phyllis: And don’t you want to get it over with anyway? Just do it, get it out of the way, so you can get back to going over your set list and, you know, finalizing everything for the tour. You must have a million and one things to attend to between now and then, right?

Danny: Yeah, your argument, uh, does make a lot of sense. So…

Phyllis: Okay.

Danny: Okay. Let’s do it.

Phyllis: Okay.

Danny: Dinner. I’m gonna get the check. One second. Excuse me. Hey, hi. Can I just get the check? Thank you.

Phyllis: I just have one final request. Ugh, I can’t wait to get out of here…

Danny: All right, look. I know where this is going, all right? We are not having a private dinner at your place, or mine either. I’m not falling for this.

Phyllis: Okay. We’ll have to buy out an entire restaurant for you to do what I have in mind.

Danny: Don’t go there, okay?

Phyllis: I’m not thinking of anything risqué. Not in public, anyway. What I want you to do is cook for me.

Victor: Well, claire, I’m gonna leave you in your mother’s capable hands. She’ll give you the rest of the tour.

Claire: I’d love that.

Victoria: Where are you off to?

Victor: I’m gonna meet with security. And why don’t you join me, meet the new supervisor, all right?

Cole: That sounds good.

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: All right, see you later.

Victor: Bye-bye.

Claire: Bye.

Victoria: Uh, you know, I thought maybe next we could head to the kitchen, and check that out. You hungry for anything?

Claire: Not just yet.

Victoria: All right.

Claire: Um, hey.

Victoria: Yeah?

Claire: I get the feeling you still have issues with this arrangement.

Victoria: No, no, not at all. Just– just with my dad’s plan. I’m thrilled that you’re out of the hospital, and you’re finally getting to know your family. I know it’s gonna be challenging at times, but, um, I hope you can feel how sincere everyone is about welcoming you home. Even your new grandfather.

Claire: It just amazes me, thinking about having two brothers and a sister. It was, uh– it was lonely, growing up with just jordan around.

Victoria: You know that was never supposed to be your life.

Claire: From my research, I– I know basic things, like how old they are, stuff like that. But I want to know everything. What do we have in common? What do we not have in common? If you think they’ll ever accept me…

Victoria: Oh, they are going to accept you, don’t worry. And I have so many stories to tell you about them, you’re gonna beg me to stop.

[ Claire chuckles ]

Claire: I can’t wait.

Seth: Isabelle told me that she spent years in and out of aa. But she would show up late, and sit in the back, and then just leave before anyone noticed, you know. But she did say that she saw me speak a few times, so listening, she put the two together, that you and I know each other.

Nikki: Is it possible she was wearing a wig?

Seth: Uh, I– I guess it’s possible, I hadn’t really thought about it, it just– nikki, you’re not worried about this person, are you? You don’t– you don’t think that she’s the woman who gave you the alcohol I.V., Do you?

Nikki: I think it’s very possible.

[ Seth sighs ]

Seth: Oh, my god.

Nikki: So where did you two leave things?

Seth: I– I let her know that the meeting between you and I, you know, when we talked, that went great, at your place, and then– and then I– i saw her in person again, and she told me that I should just– just be there for you. But then she started texting me nonstop, and she just wanted any information between you and I, anything about us. And I just– I just never responded. ‘Cause you see, the thing is, we would always meet in a bar, and she was drinking too, and I just thought that since I decided to go to rehab, that it would probably be a bad idea for us to really see each other again.

Nikki: Yeah, okay, listen. The number that she texted you from, I need you to give it to me.

Seth: Yeah, well… what are you gonna do?

Nikki: I’m gonna find out if this is the same person who has been torturing me. And that’s why she wants you and me to get close again, so that she can use you as a cover to stalk me. If you would be willing to help.

Seth: Anything. Just say the word.

Nikki: String her along. Don’t ignore her texts. Keep her on the hook where I am concerned. And then get back to me, and tell me what came of it, if anything.

Seth: Consider it done.

Nikki: Thank you.

Seth: If you’re right about this, it’s despicable, and– she played me, and… I might have put you in even more danger.

Nikki: No, no. To the contrary. You may have just given me the upper hand.

[Coughing]

Nina: Okay, good. I’m glad you’re gonna take this first step. You just back away.

Christine: You’re right. I don’t like who I am in this situation. It’s time to end the cycle.

Nina: I agree. Do it.

Christine: Yep. Ah, voicemail.

Nina: It’s okay.

[ Inhales deeply ] Deep breath.

[ Christine sighs ]

Christine: Danny, hi. It’s me, I need to talk to you. Can we meet for drinks or dinner tonight? It’s important.

Danny: You want me to–

Phyllis: Cook for me. As a going-away present, even though you’re the one who’s leaving.

Danny: Tonight?

Phyllis: Yeah. Tonight. There’s plenty of time. We’ll just plan it out. And I want you to make the sauce. Your sauce. With pasta. I mean, christine got it. It’s only fair that I get to taste it too.

Danny: Okay, first of all, I’m not gonna rent an entire restaurant to make you a meal. I’m sorry.

Phyllis: Don’t worry about it, don’t worry about it. I’ll make the arrangements. You just give me a shopping list. I’ll get everything. And all you have to do is… cook, that’s it. Say goodbye. For now. To an old friend.

[ Danny chuckles ]

Jordan: Seth.

Seth: I was hoping I’d find you here. What aren’t you telling me? What are you trying to pull with nikki?

Victoria: Yeah, she played the piano, and, uh–

[ Both laughing ]

Claire: That’s so nice.

Nikki: Hello, claire.

Claire: Nikki, hi. It’s so good to see you.

Nikki: It’s good to see you too.

Claire: I hope you weren’t too startled that I’m actually here.

Nikki: Oh, no, no. I’ve been expecting you. Welcome to your new home.

Claire: Thank you.

Nikki: I’m sorry I wasn’t here to welcome you when you arrived.

Victoria: Dad explained that you went to the office. That must have felt really good.

Nikki: Ah, it’s wonderful to be out and about again.

Claire: Victoria’s been showing me around the ranch, helping me get settled.

Nikki: And how are you finding things?

Claire: I’ll probably get lost three times a day at first, but the ranch is amazing.

Nikki: I hope you’ll be very happy here.

Claire: I think I will be, eventually. But right now, I have jordan weighing on me. Wondering how victor’s plan to catch her is gonna unfold.

Nikki: Well, we may not have to wait much longer.

Victor: Well, hi, sweetheart. You’re home already.

Nikki: Hi.

Victor: So, how are you doing?

Nikki: I’m fine.

Victor: Good.

Victoria: What’s the latest?

Victor: Well, it seems pieces are falling into place. Now we need to release some more information to rile up jordan. That way we know she’ll contact you.

Cole: And it shouldn’t take much, a suspected arsonist and murderer on the run from the law. By now, she has, uh– she’s got to have a hair trigger.

Victor: Now, darling, I’m gonna give you this telephone. And per the judge’s ruling, this phone is monitored.

Claire: Okay. Thank you. How will jordan know to call me on this?

Nikki: I may have a way for you to contact her. And if I’m right, your aunt has already made her first mistake.

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Chance: What do you think I’m in the mood for?

Summer: I’m hoping it’s the same thing I am.

Hilary: Wow, this must be the famous mamie johnson. It is an honor to finally meet you.

Christine: So just like that, you’re– you’re leaving? Are you really ready to give up on us?

Seth: We will go outside. And we can call nikki together.

Jordan: Go on. Make the call. I’m looking forward to the reunion.

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Billy: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Billy: I was just coming to look for you.

Devon: Why is that?

Billy: I’ve got to go out of town for a couple of days, so I’m going to be out of the office.

Devon: Is everything all right?

Billy: Yeah, um, I’m going with chelsea to minnesota. She’s going to check up on connor.

Devon: Is he okay?

Billy: I think he will be. He’s facing some new challenges. Chelsea needs to go out there and see a specialist, and I’m going for moral support. I assume that’s not going to be a problem for you?

Mariah: Well…

Abby: Hello! Thank you for joining us for breakfast this morning.

Mariah: Abby, I have a new appreciation for what you do here. Tessa was completely crashed out this morning when I left.

Abby: Ah, she was here super late doing inventory, so i told her I’d cover her shift so she could get some sleep. You know, everyone here is already obsessed with her. They love her.

Kyle: Of course they do.

[ Abby laughs ]

Abby: Now, I think hiring her is my best idea yet.

Mariah: Wow, I will pass that along. I’m sure she’ll love hearing that, uh, you get the credit for all of her hard work.

Abby: You know what? No need. She’s already aware of how pleased I am with my brilliant idea to hire her and her outstanding job performance. I’ve already showered her with plenty of well-deserved praise.

Kyle: Well, tessa is a multitalented woman. Singer, spokesperson and model, and now restaurateur extraordinaire.

Abby: Yes.

Kyle: We’re going to miss her at jabot.

Mariah: Well, more predictable schedule here, more time with aria.

Kyle: I absolutely understand why she stepped away.

Abby: Well, she is a lifesaver because it’s given me a chance to focus on chancellor-winters, which reminds me I need to go check in with devon, but please enjoy your breakfast.

Kyle: I’m sure we will.

Mariah: Wow. My wife is a star here.

Kyle: Well, you’re not surprised, are you?

Mariah: Well, I’m just happy that she gets the opportunity to shine again. I mean, she’s been a little bit at loose ends lately. And she’s waiting for her voice to be healed enough so she can go back on the road again.

Kyle: Ah, the inevitable downtime between her duties at marchetti, it has to be frustrating. I’m sure working here will provide her with good balance. Speaking of balance, how are things with you?

Mariah: I’m great now because aria is great. It’s crazy, when aria couldn’t hear us, it was all that we could think about.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: But now those days are slowly fading into history, you know? With the hearing aids. Now we’re focused on playtime and learning and milestones, and it’s crazy. You know, she’s picking up words now, and-and she’s starting to make sounds, it’s– I swoon over her. I’m obsessed. We’re obsessed, obviously.

[ Mariah chuckles ]

Kyle: With good reason. And your job?

Mariah: It’s fantastic. I mean, working with sharon is great. I am so impressed with the company that we’re building. And it’s so strong. Like, right out the gate. So, I have no complaints.

Kyle: That’s great, mariah. You know, you deserve every bit of it. I’m really, really happy for you.

Mariah: Okay, so, now you. How are you? I’m sensing maybe not so well. Am I right?

Kyle: Things are great for you while you work with your mom. Meanwhile, part of me wishes I could steal my mom’s job right out from underneath her.

Victor: Well, I hope you’re not here to try to change my mind again.

Victoria: No, dad. I’m here to tell you that I’m not going to fight you anymore on this plan of yours to lure jordan out of hiding. All right? You win.

Victor: But you’re still upset?

Victoria: I’ve thought about it. And I– I understand your logic. I know that claire is determined to make amends and she wants to prove that she’s part of this family by doing everything that she can to protect us all from jordan.

Victor: Well, your daughter is a very smart young lady.

Victoria: However, I do have some conditions for my support.

Victor: I bet you do, but I promise you that I will keep her safe, all right?

Victoria: I have other conditions, dad.

Victor: I bet you do. But I’m glad that you… changed your mind… about my plan, and I’m very glad that your mother was able to convince you to see it my way.

Victoria: What? You sent mom to try to pressure me into agreeing to this idea of yours?

Victor: Of course I did. I’ll be honest.

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Victoria: Well, I haven’t spoken with mom since yesterday. It was claire who changed my mind. She basically pleaded with cole and me to trust her instincts, and she’s right. She’s right, dad. She knows her aunt more than anyone.

Victor: Good. Whatever the motivation, I’m happy that you’re beginning to see the benefits of my plan.

Victoria: But that doesn’t mean that I’m happy about any of it, dad. And on top of that, I mean, I don’t know how you could willingly put mom in such a difficult position. You’re basically asking her to fight your battles for you.

Victor: What do you mean a difficult position? I asked her to make you see reason. Now, it happens that claire did so. Wonderful. Why do you see a flaw in everything I do?

Victoria: Well, they’re right in plain sight.

Victor: All I’m trying to do is keep our family safe. Your family safe. And what do you do? You question it. Every move I make, you question. What’s the real reason? What’s beneath all this?

Devon: Yeah, no, absolutely. It’s not a problem at all. It sounds like whatever connor’s going through isn’t easy.

Billy: No, it’s not. Not for him or his mother.

Devon: Yeah, I can imagine. Well, go be there for them, and don’t worry about anything here. I’m sure we can keep things going without you.

Billy: Okay. Well, I’ll have my computer on me so I can work from the road if anything comes up. Sure you’ll let me know.

Devon: Yeah, of course.

Billy: Actually, there’s one provision I would like to make while I’m away.

Mariah: So, that was a bombshell. You still want diane’s position.

Kyle: Yeah, I shouldn’t have said that.

Mariah: Well, is it how you really feel? Remember, this is me you’re talking to. You can tell me the truth.

Kyle: I don’t really wanna steal my mom’s position.

Mariah: But?

Kyle: But things aren’t great right now. Not bad, just not–

Mariah: You’re not at your peak happiness.

Kyle: Yes, I’ve been trying so hard to be the good son, the dedicated worker, team player, because not that long ago I was none of those things. You know, I wanted the co-ceo role so badly that I let a chip grow on my shoulder when my dad asked me to walk away from marketing. Then he passed me up. Gave the job to billy.

Mariah: Yeah, that had to be a smack to your ego for sure.

Kyle: Which is why i acted out. And then I took a good hard look at myself and realized what an ass I was being. Made the choice to stop fighting. Compensate for my bad behavior. Maybe even overcompensate.

Mariah: Well, in what way?

Kyle: Well, when billy left chancellor-winters, I suggested… insisted that my mom assume the role I wanted. You know, ever since then, I’ve been second guessing my decision. Like I showed too much humility, and once again, I missed out on the opportunity that I know in my heart I deserved. Like many women over 40,

Mariah: So are you saying you resent the fact that diane is co-ceo now?

Kyle: “Resent” is a little strong. She is my mother, and this is an amazing chance for her. Of course I want to see her shine. And it’s not like I’ve been pushed off into a corner. I am still the third part of the triad of leadership at jabot.

Mariah: Yeah, I hear you. Working with your parents can be incredibly fulfilling. You know, there’s a love and trust there that you’re not going to get in other businesses.

Kyle: No, I agree. I mean, working as a family unit, what more could you ask for?

Mariah: Like I said, I love working with my mother. But it’s not enough for you, is it?

Kyle: No. No, it’s not. And the regret is driving me crazy.

Devon: So what kind of provision do you want for a short trip?

Billy: I’d appreciate it if you kept chance in the loop. You know, bring him up to speed. Make him aware of any big decisions that might go down.

Devon: Okay. And why is that necessary if you’re going to be available? Because we can just contact you if there’s an issue, right?

Billy: Yeah. But I think it’s an opportunity for chance, you know, while I step away. Is that a problem?

Devon: I mean, he just got here, so I don’t really think he’s the appropriate stand-in for you. But if that’s what you want while you’re gone, then that’s your business.

Billy: Good. Thank you.

Devon: Yeah. Have a safe trip.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: How you doing?

Billy: Hi, abby. Sorry, I got to run. But nice to see you.

Abby: You too.

Devon: Hey, tell chelsea that I hope that everything works out for the best.

Billy: Thanks for that.

Abby: Well, I guess i don’t need to ask if the tension between you and billy is easing up. Because the answer is obviously no.

Victoria: Why would you say that? That there’s something else going on? There’s nothing else going on. I’m concerned about my daughter. She’s emotionally fragile right now. And mom, mom is vulnerable. Dad, we cannot afford to get this wrong. Not even a little bit.

Victor: Let me ask you something. You don’t think I know this? I know all of this. Something else is going on. Does this have to do with newman?

[ Victoria sighs ]

Victoria: No. Work is the last thing that I’m thinking about.

Victor: Are you upset that i promoted both your brothers, nicholas and adam, to take over your position? If you’re upset about that, that’s absurd. Because you walked away from here, didn’t you?

Victoria: You know why I made that choice. My daughter needed me. That is the only reason that I took that break.

Victor: And I understand that, but what else is going on?

Victoria: If you think I’m harboring some private resentment for the decisions that you’ve made at newman, I’m not. I actually agree with you on some of them. My only concern is for my daughter, for claire, for her well-being and for her safety. And for mom. If I’m frustrated with you, it has nothing to do with the company.

Victor: So there should be no more frustration? On your part, now that you are on board with my plan. And your mother was spared the task of luring that witch into a trap. So? Nothing for us to argue about, is there? You didn’t live this strong,

Victor: Sweetheart, I– I don’t want to fight about this, okay?

Victoria: Neither do I.

Victor: You know that we need to present a united front for this plan to work.

Michael: Ah, victor, victoria! Sorry to interrupt, but the judge has made a ruling, and I knew you’d want to know right away.

Victor: What? What did he rule?

Michael: Well, provided a series of therapeutic and safety contingencies are met, the judge has agreed to remand claire to– hold for applause– victoria and cole’s custody.

[ Victoria gasps ]

Victoria: They’re letting her come home?

Michael: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: Oh, my god. What if it’s too much for her though, daddy? What if it’s– it’s just so overwhelming and… jordan is out there. You have to protect her. You promised that you’re going to keep her protected, right?

Victor: Sweetheart, I’ve told you that many times. Of course I will protect her.

Michael: Uh, so you are on board?

>>Victoria: Yes, but not without some misgivings. Does claire know about the judge’s decision?

Michael: Uh, I assumed that you and cole would want to give her the news yourselves?

Victoria: Yes, yes, we would. Thank you. And as I told my father, I will go along with this plan, but there are some conditions.

Victor: What conditions?

Victoria: No matter what, daddy, you have to keep her safe. All right, and– and– no surprises. No– we stick to the original plan.

Victor: Sweetheart, do I have to repeat? She’s my granddaughter. I will damn well protect her.

Victoria: Fine. And I want her staying with me, at my home.

Victor: No, no, no, no, no. That I do not want. I want you and claire to stay at the ranch. Because that’s when I can provide security.

Victoria: No, daddy, look, the ranch, it’s lovely, but I’m just afraid it’ll be too much for her.

Victor: Listen…

Victoria: I want her at my place.

Victor: Listen to me carefully. I cannot provide the same security at your place. When you and she come to the ranch, she’ll be secure, okay? You’ll both be safe. I promise you.

[ Victoria sighs ]

Victoria: Okay, okay, fine. But it’s only temporary until jordan is back in custody.

Jordan: Damn you, seth. Where are you? Why haven’t you gotten back to me?

Devon: So billy’s going away on a short business trip, and he has provisions for me. He wants me to bring chance in on everything while he’s gone. Even though chance is brand new and can’t make decisions. So, why would he do that?

Abby: But you have an idea.

Devon: I do, yeah. I think that he wants to have a fly on the wall here. So that nothing happens without him knowing about it. Or he’s just flexing his power.

Abby: Wait, do you know when lily’s coming back?

Devon: I don’T. That’s a great question. Which means I have to figure out how to work with billy in the meantime.

Abby: Hmm. Well, that’s not stressful at all.

Devon: Oh, yeah. It’s just unfortunate, because it makes things a lot less productive around here than they need to be.

Abby: And it’s draining. I mean, I know, I had one of the worst business partners ever in phyllis. It doesn’t get any worse than that. I mean, billy can’t possibly be that bad, right?

Devon: They’re different. I don’t want to badmouth anybody in your family, but I think that they’re equally bad in their own ways.

Abby: I hate seeing you like this. Is there anything I can do to help?

Devon: No, no. I appreciate it, but this is something that I have to deal with on my own, and I will. I’m actually kind of happy that billy’s going to be going out of town. Because even with chance in the mix, I think things will run a lot smoother with him being gone.

Billy: Thank you very much.

Chelsea: Hey.

Billy: Hey. How you doing?

Chelsea: Oh, I just wish we were there already.

Billy: Okay, well, coffee for the road, there’s gas in the car, I wrapped up everything at work, so I’m good to go.

Chelsea: Great. Thanks. And I– I’ve stayed at this hotel before, and, um–

[ Chelsea sighs ] …I confirmed the appointment with connor’s ocd specialist, so we’re all set.

Billy: But you’re anxious anyway.

Chelsea: I hate this.

Billy: Chels, you’re doing everything you can right now.

Chelsea: I know. I’m just scared about what the specialist is going to say. And how that’s going to affect connor, and then how I’m going to react, and then how he’s going to react when he sees me react.

Billy: Okay, just take a breath, okay? One step at a time. This is about finding out what’s going on with connor. Then we listen to the doctors. They give us a protocol. We follow that, again, one step at a time. I know this is difficult, okay? But you’re gonna get through it, and I’ll be there every step of the way.

Chelsea: Are you sure you want to come with me? I feel guilty dragging you away from your new job. I mean, how did devon react when you told him you were leaving?

Billy: Uh, well…

Chelsea: He was annoyed.

Billy: Devon’s devon. You know, but chance is going to step up for me, and devon knows how to get a hold of me.

Chelsea: You know, it’s not too late.

Billy: Too late for what?

Chelsea: You should stay. Don’t come with me.

Billy: Hey, I’m coming with you. Now, look, devon actually wished us all the best, and he hopes that everything works out with connor.

Chelsea: Really?

Billy: Yes. And I believe he was sincere this time.

Chelsea: Well, that– that’s nice of him, but I still feel like there’s more to it. I know things are really tricky between you and devon right now.

Billy: Yeah, there’s tension in the air.

Chelsea: Oh, great, and now I’m dragging you away at the worst possible time.

Billy: I am coming with you. I’m committed to coming with you. Don’t talk me out of it. Okay?

Chelsea: Thank you. Have I mentioned how much I appreciate you? This would be so much harder for me if you weren’t by my side.

Adam: Hey. I, uh, figured we would take my car. Is billy here to see you off?

Billy: Actually, I’m– I’m driving chelsea. We’re travelling all across america,

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Adam: Why are you going?

Chelsea: Adam…

Adam: Chelsea, this– this is a private family matter, okay? And someone from the outside could make things worse. It could make connor more uncomfortable or more self-conscious.

Chelsea: Connor hardly sees billy as an outsider. They’ve become very close, and I think you know that. If anything, billy can help put connor at ease. Isn’t that what we all want? We shouldn’t be worried about who’s going. We should be worried about this first meeting. It’s supposed to be an exploratory discussion.

Adam: Okay. Okay, what do we even know about this therapist, chelsea?

Chelsea: She comes highly recommended by the school.

Billy: There hasn’t been a definite diagnosis yet?

Adam: No, not yet. That’s part of the reason why we’re going up there. I still have a hard time believing that my son could have ocd.

Chelsea: Adam, you have to approach this with an open mind. And you have to be willing to accept whatever his diagnosis is.

Billy: The last thing connor needs is to feel that there might be a contradiction to what’s actually happening with him. So we need to be on the same page pulling connor through this.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And the last thing that I need is for you to tell me how to parent my own son.

[ Knocking on door ]

Victoria: Hi.

Cole: Hey.

Claire: You’re here. I’m almost afraid to ask. Has there been a decision?

Victoria: The judge has granted you freedom.

Claire: I’m leaving?

Victoria: Effective right away.

Claire: Michael said it was a possibility, but I didn’t think it would happen so soon.

Cole: Well, it’s done, claire. You’re getting out of here, and you’re coming home with us.

Claire: I don’t know how to feel. I mean, I’ve never been out there the way that I am now. I’m– I’m excited… but scared.

Cole: Well, it’s– it’s a big change. It’s totally normal to feel some nerves.

Claire: And what about jordan? She’s somewhere out there. God only knows what her next move is. Victor got me out of here for a reason. So whatever is going to happen with her, it’ll probably happen soon.

Cole: Well, listen, we don’t want you to worry about any of that.

Victoria: You’re not going to have to face any of this alone. We’re going to be right there by your side as you take these next steps on your journey. That’s what this is. It’s– it’s a journey. To finding your real self and to being whole again.

Claire: A journey. It’s kind of– kind of strange to think of my life that way. For so long, it was more of a mission. Every move was about getting payback or justice for something that didn’t even happen. You rejecting me. And now there’s this whole new path. Just totally new. And there’s so many options. I just want to get it right.

Mariah: Would you do me a favor?

Kyle: Hmm.

Mariah: Please? Give yourself a break. You have had an extremely rough year. First there was the breakup with summer. Then getting booted out of marchetti. I mean, your whole world was upended. Then there was that horrible mistake with audra charles.

Kyle: Mm. Thanks. That helps.

Mariah: So, have you thought about your part in any of that?

Kyle: I haven’t thought about it that way, no.

Mariah: Maybe you should do that now.

Kyle: Okay. Look, summer did break my heart. And my dad did choose her over me and marchetti. And billy refused to vacate my former co-ceo seat at jabot.

Mariah: So basically, what you’re saying is you’re just a poor, innocent victim that had no choice in anything.

Kyle: Right, I didn’t ask summer to lie to me about her very alive mother. It all just kind of snowballed from there.

Mariah: Come on. You have free will, okay? You have made your choices every step of the way. And you have to own them.

Kyle: Am I supposed to be enjoying this, ’cause I’m not.

Mariah: I’m saying this because I love you. Otherwise, I would let you go along your merry little way. But you have to examine your choices, your behavior. Figure out what you want and who you want to be. And– and not just having to do with job titles. Maybe it’ll give you a chance to see this as a new beginning. The start of the next journey for you. Kerendia presents…

Kyle: Bravo, mariah. Tear me down to set me on my journey to me.

Mariah: Oh, please. You’re too young to be wallowing in regret. Or maybe too old, okay? All I’m saying is you should just learn how to live without any more regrets.

Kyle: You’re right. You’re right, I have a lot I need to work on, and so much has happened, I need to examine where I went wrong so I don’t make the same mistake again.

Mariah: See? See? That’s positive thinking. That’s exactly what I’m talking about and what you need more of in your life. So, what’s the next positive thing on the horizon?

Kyle: Maybe that’s all the positive I can handle right now. I might get a handle on my job. It may not be the co-ceo position, but my job is still demanding. And the rest of my time and attention goes to harrison. And friends like you. What more could I ask for?

Abby: You know I can’t just leave now, right?

Devon: No, not that i want you to go, but why not?

Abby: Because even though billy is gone, I want you to be happy. You didn’t come to chancellor-winters to feel upset. I want you to be happy.

Devon: How can I not be happy when I get to go home to you every day?

Abby: No, I want you to be happy most of the time, if not all the time. Because that is the way that I feel ever since we went from being best friends to what we are now.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Devon: Just pure bliss from day one?

Abby: Oh, yeah. Okay, yes, we had a rough start. But look at us now. We’re just going to keep that momentum going. So I have to help you release all this stress and tension.

Devon: How do you propose you’re going to do that?

Abby: Do you want me to tell you?

Devon: I’d love for you to tell me, yes.

Abby: Okay, I think I will get you a deep-tissue massage. Yeah, really get those kinks out, yeah. Mm-hmm, maybe a hot stone.

Devon: Oh, are you joking?

Abby: Yeah, I’m joking.

Devon: Oh, good, good.

Victoria: Just so you know, claire, you’re not completely free yet. There are some legal conditions that have to be met.

Claire: I’m ready. What are they?

Victoria: Well, first of all, you have to immediately enroll in an outpatient program with your doctors. And then you’re going to need to periodically check in with the penal system. It’s sort of like being on parole. Uh, last but not least, we’re going to have to prove that you have a security set up at the house where you’ll be living.

Claire: And where will that be? Will I move in with you? Michael mentioned that as a possibility, but i understand if it’s too much too soon, I don’t want to impose. Maybe– maybe you could just help me find some place.

Cole: But we said we’d be right beside you, and we meant it. Now, I’m still living over at the athletic club, but that’s really no place for you to call home, and it’s not secure enough.

Victoria: I wanted you to come live with me at my house. That’s what I wanted. But dad thought that it would be safer for you to be at the ranch for the time being.

Claire: Newman ranch? When I was young, I used to dream about living there. Playing hide and seek. I imagined there were all these secret passageways, about riding horses like a real newman. And then I’d remember that could never be my life, and my throat would hurt from trying not to cry.

Victoria: Well, hopefully, those feelings will change. You’ll be coming to the ranch as a newman. You’ll be living someplace where you’re loved and cared for.

Claire: That’s all I’ve wanted my whole life.

Victor: And now we need to release a statement to the press where we talk about certain aspects of my plan, okay?

Michael: Uh, the daughter that cole and victoria thought was dead miraculously comes home.

Victor: You got it. And then we stage a photo where claire walks in to victoria’s house, giving the impression to whoever reads this damn thing that claire lives in victoria’s house.

Michael: Victor, this requires so many moving parts to fall into place. I mean, it– it just takes one little item to go awry, and the whole thing’s going to blow up.

Victor: Then we will see to it that doesn’t happen, good?

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Billy: Hey, why don’t you take it easy. I’m not telling you how to be a parent. I made a comment because I’m looking out for connor.

Adam: You think I’m not looking out for my son? Okay, is this how you plan to console connor, by insulting his father?

Chelsea: No, we are not doing this. We are not doing this. We are not fighting. We are not wasting precious energy arguing. Remember what sharon said? We have to take this one step at a time and not jump to conclusions.

Adam: Okay, all I’m saying is we should not take what the therapist says at face value. We should get a second opinion. Hell, we maybe should get a third opinion, chelsea.

Chelsea: Which is what jumping to conclusions means, adam!

Adam: It doesn’T.

Chelsea: We haven’t even heard what the specialist has said yet, okay? But we have to listen to the doctor who specializes in this exact issue. And you know what connor doesn’t need right now? He doesn’t need to feel the tension between you two, fighting and me playing referee. If you both can’t control yourself, then maybe you both should stay home.

Kyle: Hey, traci.

Traci: Hey, um, listen, I just sent harrison in to get a snack.

Kyle: Oh, well, thanks for hanging out with him. Where’s his nanny? I didn’t see her car out front.

Traci: Oh, linda got a call. Her mother got sick suddenly. So she’s on a plane to ohio.

Kyle: That’s awful, I mean, I should check in with her.

Traci: Yeah, do, I think she’d really appreciate it. Um, kyle, I think this is going to be an extended visit. But in the meanwhile, I’m happy to help out.

Kyle: Yeah, much appreciated, but I’ll have to talk to summer about finding a replacement.

Traci: Okay, well, take your time. I know that a good one is really hard to find. Um, he did mention to me that he misses summer being in the house with him.

Kyle: I know. He mentioned it to me, too. It’s been tough on him. I mean, even though he sees summer all the time, it’s still confusing. It adds to the losses he’s already had in his short, little life.

Traci: Yeah, he’s had a lot to adjust to, for sure. Uh, you know, people he loved disappearing suddenly. His biological mother, ashland.

Kyle: I hate that the situation between me and summer is causing him any sadness, and on top of that, he was so attached to his nanny. Now linda’s gone.

Traci: Kyle, listen to me. You should be very proud of all the things that you’re providing for your son. You’ve surrounded him with people who just adore him. You know, so he never feels alone or abandoned. And even though summer doesn’t live in the house, she loves him dearly, and she shows him every single chance she gets. Honey, he’s got me, ashley, diane and jack.

[ Traci laughs ] You are a wonderful father. Harrison is so lucky to have you.

Kyle: I hope so. I mean, every day of his life, I just want him to be happy and safe. To know that he’s loved. If I can’t do that, then I’ve let him down. And myself.

[ Claire sighs ]

Claire: This place is amazing. The grounds are like a park. It’s so big and beautiful.

Cole: Well, I remember the first time I set foot on this ranch years ago. I think I felt pretty much the same way that you do. As impressive as it is, it can be just as intimidating.

Claire: I just still can’t believe this is really happening. I’m really here.

Victor: I do not want you to worry, okay? You know me, I’ve thought through every possibility. I do have things under control.

Michael: Well, you’ve laid the bait, you’ve set the trap. Now all jordan has to do is step in it.

Victor: Then she won’t be able to resist it. Because she’ll feel compelled to confront claire, and let her know how much she disagrees with claire moving in with victoria.

Michael: And then claire will deliver the message that you want to meet with jordan concerning eve.

Victor: And then jordan will think that she’s in control. And she’ll be in for the surprise of a life to learn otherwise.

Jordan: Where is that hospital number? Ooh, ooh, there. Hello, yes, uh, this is nikki newman. I would like to be connected to my granddaughter, claire grace. No, no, you must be mistaken. Claire grace? She’s been released? Are you sure? Thank you. But it’s so soon. How is that possible?

Victoria: This is only the first step of your homecoming. But, claire… you are home. Come here.

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