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B&B Transcript Thursday, January 11, 2024

Posted on January 11, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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[ Dramatic music ]

Finn: So then, you’ll do it then? You’ll talk to your brother?

Steffy: If that’s what it takes to finally put this to rest, then…

Finn: Okay. Well, hopefully it will, but… only if your brother’s honest with you.

Steffy: I thought he was honest with me. Just wish you thought that too.

Finn: You know that I’m not trying to make trouble for thomas. You do know that, right?

Steffy: None of this would’ve started if you hadn’t spoken to xander.

Finn: Yeah. Well, I have, okay? And he’s come to me twice now. He’s having the same accusations against your brother.

>>. Steffy: Well, it’s not true.

Finn: I know how much that you want to believe that. And for thomas’ sake, I hope it isn’T. But there are still a lot of unanswered questions, babe. Questions only your brother knows the answers to.

Steffy: I told you I– I would talk to him, okay?

Finn: Okay. You just be direct. Ask him point blank if he had any hand in emma’s death.

Thomas: I could do this all day.

Hope: Me too.

Thomas: Unfortunately, I have work to do.

[ Hope sighs ]

Hope: Oh…

Thomas: Well… yeah, I gotta finish this design and then show it to you so that you can give me pointers.

[ Thomas laughs ]

Hope: You know, actually, I think, uh, I might have a better idea.

Thomas: Yeah?

Hope: Mm-hmm. What if, uh, you came and met me later at my cabin after you finish, and we could do some more collaborating then?

Thomas: I love collaborating.

Hope: I thought you might like that.

Thomas: You know what else I love? I love that you have always seen the good inside of me. You’ve seen the person that i was, and you helped me turn into the person that I am now. You helped me grow so much. Grow into a person that feels worthy of someone as amazing as you. Still hoping for a future. I’ll never stop hoping. Steffy: Finn, my brother was cleared of any suspicions in emma’s death.

Finn: I’m aware.

Steffy: He answered all of the questions, and the police were satisfied with his answers.

Finn: So, we should be too? Like I should be satisfied?

Steffy: We wouldn’t even be having this conversation if xander hadn’t dredged all of this up.

Finn: Well, the point is, he has and we can’t just ignore it. Are you gonna see him? Right now?

[ Steffy scoffs ]

Steffy: Fine. Yeah, I– I’ll talk to him. I just think it’s a waste of time. I already know everything.

Finn: Well, maybe, but it’s also possible that he’s holding something back, all right? Something that he’s never shared before for whatever reason.

Steffy: He didn’t harm emma. She didn’t die because of anything my brother did.

[ Steffy sighs ]

Li: I saw steffy leaving. She didn’t look happy. What’s going on, finn? Were you arguing?

Finn: Arguing, no. Disagreeing, yes.

Li: About what?

Finn: Steffy’s brother, thomas.

Thomas: Please say you’ll marry me.

Hope: I’m just– I’m not ready yet for this, thomas. I hope you understand.

Thomas: Until you’re ready to put this ring on your finger, just keep it here where it belongs, right next to your heart.

Finn: But given the things thomas has done in the past, when xander accuses thomas of murder? Now, do you understand why I’m so concerned about you?

[ Door opens ]

Hope: Uh-huh. Hi, liam. What are you doing here?

Liam: Interrupting, apparently. Hey, at least you’re not in lingerie. Thomas on his way over? Hope?

Hope: Don’t do that. Don’T.

Liam: Okay.

Hope: What do you want?

Liam: I’m just– you seem distracted and, um, you know, contrary to popular opinion, I do still care about you and you can talk to me, so what’s going on?

Hope: I don’t even know if I should be telling you this, but, uh, I have two words for you. Xander avant.

Liam: Xander… hm. What about him?

Hope: He’s back in town.

Liam: And making thomas’s life hell, no doubt.

Finn: I’m not trying to stir up trouble in my marriage, but I just– I can’t look the other way either.

Li: You’re that concerned about thomas? Doubts you’re not willing to brush away?

Finn: I can’T. It just– it wouldn’t be fair.

Li: Fair to whom? Steffy? Thomas? Someone else you’re not mentioning?

Finn: No, actually, I’m thinking of hope.

Li: Hope?

Finn: You know thomas and hope are a couple, right?

Li: Well, yes. Her marriage to liam ended because of it. At least, that’s my understanding.

>Finn: Well, there are other factors too. Though it– it still baffles me.

Li: What does?

Finn: How hope could be involved with thomas after everything he did years ago.

Liam: Hey, so I know you, uh, don’t wanna hear this, but it’s not exactly easy to blame xander, right? I mean, thomas is the guy who had us convinced our daughter was dead for month after month after month. I mean, it’s not shocking that someone might also think he had something to do with emma’s death.

Hope: Okay, that is a pretty serious accusation to be throwing about, liam. Thomas was cleared. They dropped the investigation. Okay? And– and that thomas that you’re talking about from back then, that’s the old him.

Liam: Right. I forget that. Yeah, the two thomases. I keep forgetting. The old one, the new one, the good one, the bad one. You’ll forgive me if I have a little bit of trouble believing. What is that? Is that an engagement ring?

Steffy: Thanks for seeing me.

Thomas: Yeah, no, it sounded important, but I don’t have much time.

Steffy: Somewhere you need to be?

Thomas: Yeah, I’m meeting hope at the cabin.

Steffy: Hope can wait. This can’T.

Thomas: What’s on your mind, steff?

Steffy: I just came from seeing finn.

Thomas: Good. Hopefully, you were able to convince him to, you know, stop hanging out with xander and stuff.

Steffy: Yeah, yeah, a little late for that.

Thomas: A little late for what?

Steffy: Xander showed up at finn’s office again. He still says that you’re responsible for emma’s death. Attention medicare beneficiaries

Li: Word of advice from your mother. Don’t get too caught up in being hope’s protector. There is a complex history between her and your wife. You don’t want to inadvertently–

Finn: Look, mom, I hear you, okay? But that’s not what this is about.

Li: It’s not? You sure?

Finn: Yes, I’m sure. I mean, yes, of course, I want hope to be safe and happy, but my family is my first priority. Nothing will ever come before them.

Li: As it should be.

Finn: Believe me, I know how lucky I am to be married to steffy, to raise our children with her. I would never do anything to hurt what we have together.

Li: Still, this thing with thomas, whatever it is, if it’s causing tension–

Finn: Not in the way that you think it is. It’s just– look, steffy thinks that her brother has changed and grown, and thomas says that he has changed and grown for the better.

Li: But you’re not convinced.

Finn: Look, I would love nothing more than to tell my wife that she’s right. That her brother is who she thinks he is. But thomas has a checkered past. He has done harmful, hurtful things and I will always be wary of thomas until proven otherwise.

Liam: So, thomas proposed, gave you a ring.

Hope: Yes–

Liam: Only that ring is not where rings go. That ring is on a chain around your neck. Why?

Hope: It’s really none of your business.

Liam: Hey, no matter the status of our relationship, I still care about you and you can still confide in me. So, when did this happen?

Hope: Not long ago.

Liam: Not long ago? Anybody else know? They don’t, do they?

Hope: Okay, I am not discussing this with you anymore, all right?

Liam: Oh, you couldn’t do it. You couldn’t do it. You couldn’t say “yes.”

Hope: Not yet.

Liam: Honestly, between you and me, that thing shouldn’t even be on a chain, much less your finger.

Hope: Hm. That’s not exactly up to you, is it?

Liam: No, clearly not. Clearly not. All I can do is keep the old fingers crossed that one day, somehow, you’ll come to realize how much this relationship with thomas is costing you and get out of it before he hurts you again.

Steffy: I realize how frustrating this is for you. That night on mulholland is rearing its ugly head again.

Thomas: Yes, because xander, for some reason, couldn’t just stay away.

Steffy: Well, he’s back here now, thomas, and he’s making waves.

Thomas: Yeah, he’s definitely got your husband sucked in. I wonder if he’s gonna convince you.

Steffy: What? He’s not gonna do that. Look, I– I support you, I do. Look, what happened to emma, it was an accident. I don’t know why finn keeps pointing the finger at you.

Thomas: Finn blames me for what happened.

Steffy: He has questions. Questions that xander put in his head. I told him not to go there.

Thomas: Right, but he won’t let it go, steff.

Steffy: I– well, finn asked me to come here and… he wanted me to ask you one more time if you knew anything about emma’s death. Xander has these accusations. Are any of them true?

Thomas: He’s right about one thing.

>>Liam: I swear, hope, I would never judge you. I– I– I never have, I never would. I just– you know, just– just think about how many people thomas has hurt. Think about how much he’s hurt you.

Hope: Oh, gosh. Um, hate to break it to you, uh, but thomas isn’t the only one who’s hurt me. Yeah, I haven’t forgotten about that whole, you know, moment of you running to steffy and acting like what we shared meant absolutely nothing to you. So, um, I may have been naive and trying to be– you know what? No. This is not even worth it because we’ve both moved on, right?

Liam: Yeah. Yeah. No, we’ve– we’ve– we’ve moved on. I just, um, it’s just a shame that you’ve moved on with thomas, especially given that xander’s back in town spitting all this truth, and that’s got to be–

Hope: Okay, what xander is saying isn’t true, liam.

Liam: Well, I don’t know.

Hope: No, while thomas, yes, has done horrible things in the past, things that he has regretted, things that he has taken accountability for, being responsible for emma’s death is not one of them. He’s not capable of that, as much as I know you’re not going to be convinced of that.

Liam: Well, you know, what– let me ask you this– why? Why now? Why is xander here? What’s in it for xander?

Hope: Because he has an axe to grind. He was fired from forrester, liam, and more importantly, he was very close to emma. So, while the investigation cleared thomas, xander needs someone to blame and who better than thomas?

Liam: So– just so I understand, in this parable, thomas is the victim?

Hope: That is not what I am saying. That is not what I am saying.

Liam: Kinda sounds like it.

Hope: You’re just committed to misunderstanding me. No, what happened to emma was an accident, not a crime. And I get that you and finn and– and everyone else has your judgment and has your doubts and are trying to protect me. I don’t want it. I don’t need it. Especially not from thomas and that whole period of my life, that dark chapter that everyone just keeps trying to bring up, I am wanting to move past it. So, can we please not go back there again?

Liam: I just hope that you understand that as long as you’re in a relationship with thomas, you’re never gonna be able to move past emma’s death.

Steffy: Xander was right about something?

Thomas: Yeah.

Steffy: What? Tell me.

Thomas: First, I wanna say how sorry I am about what happened to emma. That she lost her life. The police, they know that she went off the road. They think that she was distracted while driving.

[ Tires squealing, crashing ] The thing that xander has right is that I was a person of interest and I should have been. But I was cleared, and the case was closed. The thing is, is xander won’t let it go. He believes that I intentionally killed emma, and, steffy, I didn’T. I didn’t kill emma, okay? I– I don’t know if she was texting while driving, but no matter what, it was a senseless car accident.

Steffy: Yeah. It– it explains a lot. But not everything. Somehow, the truth needs to come out. All of it, thomas.

Thomas: Yeah, it does. I totally agree.

Liam: Hope, given thomas’s past, don’t you think anything is possible? He knew our little girl was alive. He wanted us to think she was dead and he watched us suffer month after month. If he’s capable of that, I think he’s capable of anything. Even murder.

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Posted on January 10, 2024January 13, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Nick: You’re late.

Adam: I am right on time.

Nick: A few minutes earlier so we could have had some prep time would have been nice.

Adam: Are you back to doubting me? Because I thought that love fest with sharon earlier was for real. We’ve got this.

Nick: You being cocky doesn’t guarantee success.

Adam: Okay, you never got my sense of humor.

Nick: Adam, we need to go in there united. All right? Not try to one-up each other. It’s not a competition.

Adam: Okay, I get it. You are play-by-play, I am color commentary. And together, we will wow the hell out of him and that is being confident. That is not being cocky. Now, let’s show the old man what we can do.

Victor: Hi, my baby. Just letting you know that I love you. You call me, let me know how everything is going, all right? Bye.

[ Knock on door ] Come in.

Nick: Dad.

Victor: Well, now. Are those the presentations or did you go a few rounds before you came to see me?

Nick: No, we, uh, we brainstormed. We came up with what we think is a solid plan.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, it’s actually more than solid. I think you might actually even be impressed.

Victoria: When we got the call that claire wanted to see us, you were so sure that she wanted to start building some sort of relationship with us.

Cole: I guess that was just my hope talking. I really should have been more realistic instead. You know, it’s really not gonna do either of us any good to expect more than she’s ready for.

Victoria: But how is any of this even possible? She says she wants nothing to do with us and now, she wants us to help her see jordan, the woman who tried to kill her.

Cole: Well, if she feels strongly enough to come to us with that request, maybe we should honor it. To help her take control of her own life. If it’s even possible for her to do that right now.

Victoria: What if seeing jordan does nothing but trigger claire? How is that any good for her mental health or for her future?

Cole: You want us to help you meet with jordan?

Victoria: That woman tried to kill us and you– you want to see her?

Claire: It’s important to me.

Victoria: You expect us to help you and yet, you don’t want us in your life?

Claire: It’s not like that.

Victoria: What is so important about seeing jordan anyway? She’s gonna help you escape? Is that what it is? Or plan another attack against us?

Claire: No.

Victoria: Maybe you still want us dead.

Claire: No, I never wanted you dead.

Victoria: Oh, so you just want to punish us. Who does that? What kind of person wants to see their parents dead?

Claire: I didn’t understand.

Victoria: Oh, because you’re a victim? You’re not a victim. You’re just as insane as jordan and eve are.

Claire: No, I’m not.

Victoria: You’re exactly where you belong.

Claire: I wanna get better.

Victoria: You know what? Maybe jordan did us a favor by kidnapping you. She saved us the pain of having a child who just wants to rip our hearts out!

Cole: You know, we have done nothing but shown you kindness and this is how you repay us?

Claire: I’m grateful.

Victoria: You’re a monster! Get me out of here.

Claire: No. No, wait, please. Mom.

Victoria: Never call me that. Never.

Claire: No, please. Please. Please.

Jack: Ash, talk to me. This is safe space. Whatever’s going on between you and tucker, you can tell me.

Ashley: What are you gonna do? You gonna beat him up? Like a good big brother?

Jack: Don’t make light of this. Something is going on.

Ashley: I feel like if I talk about him too much, I’m giving him too much power.

Jack: Okay. I understand what you’re saying, but maybe holding whatever this is inside is going to give him the same power. Maybe more. Letting go is what is gonna help.

Ashley: He’s punishing me.

Jack: Well, that’s pretty clear in the way he’s coming after jabot. Yeah.

Ashley: No, he’s taken emotional warfare to an entirely new level.

Jack: How so?

Ashley: He’s trying to make me doubt my sanity.

Audra: What the hell, kyle?

Tucker: Oh, nice punch, kyle.

Kyle: Yeah, I can do it again.

Tucker: Not bad for a daddy’s boy.

Kyle: I am warning you.

Tucker: Touched a nerve, did I?

Audra: Okay, enough. Jeez.

Kyle: This is over. You walk away. Leave my family alone and that includes ashley. Attention medicare beneficiaries

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Tucker: Yeah, you got your– your chest puffed out now, don’t you? Like an adult. I’ve got news for you, tough guy, ashley can fight her own battles. And she fights a lot dirtier than anyone gives her credit for.

Kyle: No one fights dirtier than you. Look, you’ve lost tucker. There is nothing left for you.

Tucker: Yeah. You keep telling yourself that. I’m sure pops is disappointed, his son spilled his guts and got bit for it.

Audra: Okay. Okay. Tucker, just don’t make it worse.

Kyle: Okay, we have destroyed every chance you have of making glissade a success. We have shown the world what kind of scum you are. So, if I were you, I wouldn’t be stupid enough to keep coming for the abbotts. We will outsmart you and we will take you down every single time until you realize it’s over.

Tucker: Yeah, yeah, yeah! Here’s the thing. Now, I got extra incentive, man. I– I have another abbott on my list that I will square things with.

Kyle: Ooh, is that supposed to scare me?

Tucker: Just know that somehow, sometime, somewhere, I’m gonna come for you. All of you. Not if, when. And I’m gonna thoroughly enjoy it.

Jack: Wait, what did tucker do? He suggested you had some break with reality?

Ashley: We both know it wouldn’t be the first time.

Jack: That son of a bitch is gaslighting you.

Ashley: Yeah, he is.

Jack: This is low, even for tucker mccall. So what happened?

Ashley: What do you mean? It’s about what happened at the– the cafe in paris.

Jack: When you told him you couldn’t walk away from the family or jabot, or our legacy.

Ashley: Yeah. Exactly.

Jack: You said he got very angry.

Ashley: Oh, he got beyond angry, jack. He was in a rage. He– he threw a chair, he broke a glass in a restaurant.

Jack: Uh-huh. And– and now what? He denies it?

Ashley: No, he says it happened. He was angry and there was an argument, but the violence that scared me so much, he says it never happened.

Jack: So, he’s not owning what he did. He– he wants to erase it. He’s a bigger coward than I thought. Listen to me. Do not let that snake or his ideas into your head.

Ashley: Easier said than done.

Jack: Ashley, you know what you saw. You know what you heard. You know what you felt. That was real.

Ashley: Yeah. I love your faith in me. But what if I’m wrong?

Victoria: You know, michael may be able to get a judge to sign off on claire’s request to see jordan, but the rest is on us. Financing the trip to oregon, setting up security. And to what end? I mean, what if this just upsets claire more?

Cole: Listen, I understand you want to protect her. I get it. We both want to keep her safe.

Victoria: But you know how manipulative jordan is. And how completely claire was under her spell.

Cole: I know. And we saw that, how awful that could be firsthand, but claire is so much stronger than the girl who wanted to punish us at that lake. I mean, you have to admit. It– it took some courage for her to even come to us with this request.

Victoria: I know. Why are you laughing?

Cole: No, no, it’s just… I saw you in her when she came to us for help. So polite, so careful how she chooses her words. Trying not to offend, but very determined.

Victoria: Yeah. Yeah, I saw that too. Mm-hmm. You know, I see you in claire as well. The more she feels something, the deeper inside of herself she goes. Just like you.

Cole: Poor kid.

Victoria: No, hardly, hardly. That’s a wonderful trait, to be that sensitive. I’m just worried about what seeing jordan might do to claire. I mean, god only knows.

Cole: Vic, she seems pretty adamant that confronting jordan is exactly what she needs to move forward and get better.

Victoria: Yes. I mean, I understand that psychologically it makes sense, but claire is so fragile. I mean, do we just stand by and run the risk of jordan getting back inside of her head? And doing more damage to her heart? The company goes to the firstborn, audrey.

Victor: All right. Let’s hear it. What have you got?

Nick and adam: We think that.

Adam: Go ahead.

Nick: No, no. You uh, you go.

Adam: E.V.R.S. Is a strong company. It’s– it’s innovative. It’s achieved some great things. It can achieve even greater things under the newman umbrella.

Nick: The key to realizing its potential is instead of just folding it into newman enterprises, dismantling it and taking what we want, we set it up as a boutique shop.

Adam: Rebranding it as newman real ventures. Two years guaranteed, they show us what they can do. Why acquiring them was a smart move.

Nick: And newman enterprises reaps the financial reward.

Victor: But you know, setting up a boutique is expensive.

Nick: Yes, we know. But we prefer to think of it as an investment in an undervalued company that we wanted and went after because we see its promise.

Victor: Hm. Newman real venture. I like it.

Adam: Well, the name change was my idea.

Nick: Yes. So, what do you think?

Victor: I like it. Good idea. So, warms my heart to see both of you work together for my company,. Your company. Our family’s company. Do you know how proud it makes me as a father?

Adam: We just did what had to be done, dad.

Victor: Yeah, but it’s what I’ve been hoping for would happen for much longer than either of you realize.

Nick: Well, if the boss is pleased, then so are we.

Victor: You know, as a father, one hopes to leave a legacy. That’s all in the end that means anything. And to know that two of my boys, that I’m very proud of, are finally working together… yeah, makes me happy.

Victoria: Do you really think that claire will accept us as her parents?

Cole: It’s gonna take time.

Victoria: Yeah, I know. She just seems like she’s so afraid to let her guard down, to trust us. Not that I blame her after the way she was raised and after everything that happened at the lake house. I just wish that there was some way that I could find a way to break through.

Cole: Well, maybe we trust her.

Victoria: To manage her own recovery? No. No, cole, she’s just– she’s too vulnerable.

Cole: Well, maybe we should try and just believe in her. And in her decisions.

Victoria: Despite the risks?

Cole: Despite the risks.

Victoria: Do you really think we should do this?

Cole: If this is what helps claire get healthy, finding out who she is, then I definitely think we need to give it some real thought.

Jack: I’m not gonna let you do this. I’m not gonna let you doubt yourself. This is tucker being tucker. He is a malicious bastard. Mind games are his specialty. You know that.

Ashley: I do know that, but for some reason, it just is not making me feel any better.

Jack: The big question is why now? I mean, what could he possibly gain from this?

Ashley: I don’t know. I’ve been asking myself the same thing. I don’t understand it.

Jack: Does he think that denying the violence, he can deny the rift between the two of you? That it was just a lover’s spat? That– that there’s room for reconciliation?

Ashley: I said, I don’t know. He says that I exaggerated what happened as an excuse to dump him.

Jack: I have seen you in his presence, ashley. Your fear is not acting.

Ashley: Right? Right? I know. I know what happened.

Jack: You don’t have to convince me, I believe you. This is tucker being tucker. He doesn’t want to lose and you, my dear, are his greatest loss. So, he’s gonna pull out all the stops, do whatever he has to do to get what he wants. At whatever cost, even if that cost is borne by someone he claims to love.

Ashley: Right? I mean, if he thinks that there’s any chance of us getting back together after he’s being so cruel to me, then he’s the one that’s delusional.

Jack: Hey, hey, hey. Hey.

Audra: What the hell were you thinking? Do you have any idea what you’ve done? You know, pissing off tucker like that.

Kyle: I can’t believe you’re still protecting the guy.

Audra: This is actually me trying to protect you.

Kyle: No, I don’t need protection from tucker. I can handle anything he throws at me, audra.

Audra: You know, you score one hit with the full force of your family behind you and you think you’re some match for tucker? You know, he lives for this. For dismembering his opponents, taking them down so hard, they never come back.

Kyle: Well, not if I get to him first.

Audra: You really don’t get it, kyle, do you? You want to win. He wants to destroy.

Kyle: Yeah, my family’s already damaged tucker. All I have to do is finish the job.

Audra: Kyle, listen to me. Tucker is lethal when there’s no emotional investment. He decimates anyone he perceives as an enemy for fun. But the abbotts, that’s beyond personal. And when he comes for you and your family and he will, it will be like nothing you can imagine. Dry skin is sensitive skin, too.

Kyle: You really think of tucker as some vengeful god, don’t you?

Audra: Well, I’ve seen him in action, okay? I know what he’s capable of.

Kyle: Mm. The guy can’t even take a punch.

Audra: There’s a hell of a lot more dangerous weapons than a fist. And tucker knows how to use them all.

Kyle: And here you are, his trusty little cheerleader. When are you going to realize you do not need that scum?

Audra: You know, tucker’s always had my back. But you? You leaked the mccall scandal with no warning, knowing it could ruin me professionally. And you didn’t even give enough of a damn to give me a heads-up.

Kyle: No, no, no. I convinced my dad to leave you out of it. I protected you.

Audra: Look, and then when you do show up it’s just to pump me for information, so I’ll take my chances with tucker.

Kyle: I can’t believe I didn’t see you for who you really are.

Audra: Well, I don’t know, maybe you’re just scared that we’re so much alike. Or, I don’t know, maybe because the sex was so good.

Kyle: You know, for what it’s worth, I– I really thought the two of us could accomplish something great. Too bad you don’t have the guts to think for yourself.

Audra: Get out.

Kyle: Gladly.

Nick: Hey, how’s mom?

Victor: Well, kind of up and down. You know, day at a time. But she, uh, knows that she has all of our support.

Nick: I hate that psycho jordan for destroying mom’s sobriety.

Victor: I tell you, it could have been a disaster. Your mother could have died. It’s too terrible to think about. However, your mother is a strong woman. You know it. And we’ll all work this out together.

Nick: Have you heard from vic?

Victor: Yeah. She apparently is determined to be a mother to claire.

Nick: I mean, you know vic. She’s gonna go all in on this. I’m worried about her.

Victor: To be frank with you, so am I. But, she’s a newman. Has the newman strength, as do you and adam.

Nick: Yeah. Well, we also have the newman’s stubbornness, which can be a problem.

Victor: That makes us fighters, son. Don’t ever forget that. The stubbornness makes us fighters and that’s a good thing, okay? And I’ve got to tell you, I’m proud of you. The way you found a way to work with adam, overcoming all of your brotherly animosities. I’m proud of that.

Nick: Well, it’s early but I promise you, I will give it my best shot.

Victor: But nicholas, you know that you are where you belong, right?

Victoria: Claire.

Claire: You made a decision?

Victoria: We have.

Claire: Obviously, you don’t want to do it. After what I did, I shouldn’t have even asked.

Cole: Claire, we’re gonna help you see jordan.

Claire: You are?

Cole: Given my history, my mother with her mental illness, I understand why you need to do this.

Claire: Thank you. Thank you so much. You’re not so okay with it, are you?

Victoria: Of course, I’m worried about the effect that jordan might have on you, but if this is what you need, I will do whatever will help you get to the other side. However, I have one condition. My skin has been so much smoother

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Claire: Let me guess. You’ll help as long as you can keep visiting me, even though I don’t want to see you again. And I don’t know why you’d want to see me either.

Cole: Well, I’m sorry that you feel the need to push us away. And we’re going to respect your decision. But that doesn’t mean your mother and I won’t hope that you reconsider.

Claire: If there are terms and conditions to getting your help, I’ll find another way to see jordan.

Victoria: The only condition is that cole and I will go with you to oregon.

Claire: No. No, that doesn’t even make sense. I mean, why? You two have already given up way too much time. Wasted so much time on me. You have lives, you have work, you have families.

Victoria: We are a family now, claire.

Cole: Claire, you may not not want to see us, but that doesn’t change the reality of our connection. Or how your mother and I feel.

Claire: No, don’t say that, okay? I don’t deserve it. I can’t do this.

Cole: Claire, it’s all right. We’re just here to help and we have the time to take that trip. I can write my book anywhere.

Victoria: I left my position at newman.

Claire: You quit your job because of me?

Jack: Well, let’s hope that tucker is out of our lives for good.

Ashley: Yeah. Given the rage I’ve seen in him, it’s gonna take a lot more than hope.

Kyle: Hey.

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Jack: What’s got you so wound up?

Kyle: Yeah, I saw audra. Confronted her about blowing up our plans.

Ashley: How’d that go?

Kyle: I told her I wanted nothing more to do with her.

Ashley: I’m not sorry to hear that.

Jack: And what was her defense? Not that she has one.

Kyle: Oh, dad, she claimed she was protecting me. Which is obviously a lie and audra is so deep in with tucker, she cannot see he’ll drag her down.

Ashley: I hope you’re not gonna waste a lot of time feeling sorry for her.

Kyle: Oh, I’ve wasted enough time. That was pretty clear when tucker showed up.

Ashley: He showed up?

Jack: And?

Kyle: To hear tucker tell it, he’s pretty damn unphased by our attack.

Jack: We know for sure we have hurt him. His reputation has been damaged, if not destroyed. If indeed we’re to believe he is going to build glissade into something, he’s going to have to start from scratch.

Ashley: It sounds like his typical bluster.

Kyle: There was more than bluster.

Jack: Oh, what does that mean?

Kyle: It got physical.

Ashley: Kyle, did he get violent with you?

Kyle: I’m the only one that threw a punch.

Jack: That does not mean that man is innocent of anything. Ash…

Kyle: What’s that about?

Ashley: I gotta be somewhere.

Jack: Ashley. Ashley.

Audra: We need to talk.

Tucker: Well, here I figured you’d be having one last roll in the hay with that idiot.

Audra: Just stop. It’s over.

Tucker: For how long?

Audra: For good. Look, I don’t need anyone who’s gonna hold me back.

Tucker: Hey. Thanks for warning me about him.

Audra: Yeah, well, he had no problem screwing me over, so I returned the favor.

Tucker: That’s good. You’re getting him out of your system once and for all.

Audra: Yeah, well, he’s not the only one I’m getting out of my system once and for all. I’m jonathan lawson,

Nick: As difficult as it has been to get here, and seeing what mom and vic are going through, I feel good, you know, about the future. And working with adam is, uh, it’s been cool. Did you ever think I would say those words? I mean, you throwing us together like this could have ended in a cage fight, you know that, right?

Victor: Yeah, I do. But son, remember underneath all the animosities and the fighting you’ve done, there’s been plenty of that, you’re blood. And that is strength. That makes working together a powerhouse. Really.

Nick: Yeah, well, he has betrayed the hell out of me many times.

Victor: I know.

Nick: But I see him putting in the effort. He has, uh, shown me a different side. If it’s real.

Victor: Son, don’t ever forget that the early wounds inflicted upon your brother’s psyche are deep. I wasn’t there to raise him. I think he felt abandoned. And when he came to town, he saw the close bond between me and you and victoria, he never felt he was part of it. And I got to tell you, it makes me happy to see that you’re willing to work with him, you know? It makes me very happy.

Nick: Well, I know he has a lot to offer. You know, he’s impressed me. And to answer your question, yes. I know this is where I belong.

Victor: Good.

Adam: Hello?

Sally: Well, you seem awfully proud of yourself. Does this have anything to do with you and nick presenting to your dad? How’d it go?

Adam: Well, um, it was– it was out of the park.

Sally: That’s fantastic.

Adam: You should have seen it. Nick and me, we pitched our asses off. We were totally in sync. Perfect hand off and dad loved it.

Sally: Wow, that’s everything you hoped for.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And I was pretty sure it wasn’t possible.

Sally: I’m really proud of you.

Adam: I am pretty damn proud of myself. And nick too. We, um, we worked hard and I think that we took, uh, a good step in the right direction in our relationship for the first time in forever.

Sally: Well, there’s nothing I want more for you.

Adam: Well, the, um, only thing that I could want more right now is a celebratory dinner with you, but you have the, uh, whole client thing.

Sally: Well, it is your lucky day because my client just canceled.

Adam: So?

Sally: I don’t know, lunch and dinner in one day? It might be a little too much.

Adam: Oh, there is no such thing as too much of you. What do you say?

Sally: Well, I’m ready to live dangerously if you are.

Victoria: I didn’t leave my job at newman completely. I just took a leave of absence. Um, I’ll have a position waiting for me when I return.

Claire: But, you love your work. I’ve seen you. You’re the best. You live for it. Why would you sacrifice something you love so much?

Victoria: Well, I won’t deny that newman is very important to me, but my family will always come first.

Tucker: Audra? No. Please, not you.

Audra: Tucker, just–

Tucker: Please. Don’t tell me you’re walking away from me too.

Audra: Listen, look, you taught me everything I know. You know, cold calculated moves. Well thought out, well executed. That’s how to win. You know, your lovesick revenge crap, it’s a recipe for disaster and I want nothing to do with it.

Tucker: First of all, I’m not lovesick and secondly, you’re my… I can’t do this without you.

Audra: You sucked me in, tucker. You have made promises you haven’t kept.

Tucker: The end game remains the same. You taking over jabot.

Audra: No, we are further than ever from that happening. We’ve taken a direct hit. The mccall scandal–

Tucker: The mccall scandal hasn’t touched you at all.

Audra: Okay. It’s only a matter of time. My name is on those emails. Yes, even if it’s been redacted up until now. Look I– if that gets exposed, I will be done. I don’t have your finances. I don’t have your resources. I have zero protection.

Tucker: You have me.

Audra: I don’T. My reputation will be ruined. My credibility destroyed. Everything I have worked so hard for, it will be gone and I won’t let that happen, tucker.

Tucker: Neither will I. You have trusted me before, trust me now.

Audra: That was before this love-hate thing you have with ashley and her family. You know, this war isn’t about money, it isn’t about power or control. That would make sense. This is about your feelings and I want no part of it.

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Claire: You’ve already done more than enough for me. I can’t let you give up even more.

Victoria: Claire, we want to.

Claire: I don’t want you to. You don’t owe me anything.

Victoria: You’re our daughter.

Claire: I’m a stranger who helped put you and your family through hell. Your mother is still suffering.

Victoria: And she has the full support of our family, just like you do.

Claire: No, I just– I don’t understand this. It doesn’t make any sense.

Cole: Claire, where you and I come from, it can be hard to understand how a normal family operates. I mean, not that the newmans are your average normal family, but this is what they do. They love unconditionally.

Victoria: Cole and I want to come with you on this trip because we want to just support you and be there for you. No strings attached. I mean, we want to be there for you. Facing your aunt jordan is gonna be really difficult.

Claire: Aunt jordan was my world. She was all I knew. Then, to find out that the love that she raised me on was nothing but hate and lies? I’m a lie. I’m a monster.

Victoria: Claire, you’re not. You’re not. You’re free.

Claire: No, not yet. Not until I face her. I need to ask her why? How could she destroy an innocent child and call it love? Maybe there won’t be any answers to my questions, but maybe asking them is what will help me get better. That’s why I have to do this. So, I accept your condition. But you have to accept mine.

Cole: What’s that?

Claire: We go together, but I face my aunt alone.

Jack: Confronting audra like that with tucker showing up, you put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.

Kyle: Yeah. Tucker’s bark is worse than his bite.

Jack: I’m not so sure about that. The man does not like to lose. And whatever he claims, he is wounded. Which makes him still a threat.

Kyle: Yeah, he’s made it pretty clear I’m at the top of his enemies list.

Jack: You know, we haven’t heard from tucker all this time. Some part of me hoped that maybe he’d had enough. That this war would be over.

Kyle: The last words tucker said to me was that he’s coming for me. For all of us and he will enjoy every moment of it.

Jack: He took a hit. His ego took a hit. Someone got the better of him.

Kyle: No, no, no, not someone. Our family.

Jack: Only, it’s tucker mccall. He’s going to have to prove that he’s on top. I just hope he leaves ashley out of it.

Tucker: Wait, wait, wait. We’ve faced obstacles together before, haven’t we? And you know me, I always– I usually get what I want.

Audra: Do you even know what you want anymore? Do you want to punish ashley and her family into oblivion? Or do you want to win her back and live happily ever after?

Tucker: I’m gonna make you a promise. What I have planned–

Audra: Your promises don’t mean anything anymore. I’m out, tucker. You’re on your own. He’s over there. Have at him. You two and your twisted dance. It never ends.

Ashley: Audra, I’d like to speak with you.

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Posted on January 10, 2024January 11, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Nurse: Dr. Finnegan?

Finn: Yeah.

Nurse: I just thought I’d let you know that mr. Forrester’s numbers look good and he’s even cracking jokes.

Finn: That’s– that’s great. Thanks. I appreciate the update.

Nurse: I know how important the forrester family is to you.

Finn: Very important. And eric’s not the only forrester I’m worried about.

[ Steffy sighing ]

Steffy: I feel terrible about what happened to emma. She had her whole life ahead of her. It was a tragic accident. She lost control of her car, finn. She drove off mulholland, she took the turns too quickly. It wasn’t murder. Thomas did not murder her. So, can you please just get that out of your mind?

Hope: Uh, steffy. I got your email and we can definitely make those adjustments. I do think that, uh… um, but you know what? I– we can schedule this for another time.

Steffy: I’m sorry, I just wasn’t, um… what– what were you saying?

Hope: We don’t have to do this right now. You seem a little distracted. It’s okay. We can…

Steffy: No, it’s, uh, I just, um, I’m a little worried is all.

Hope: About thomas?

Steffy: Yeah, I– I’m worried about his past.’S word so hard to put behind him that could potentially drag him down again.

Luna: Oh, so you were at the hospital?

Rj: Yes, I was. I’m sorry, I meant to call you. My bad.

Luna: No worries. Um, how’s eric doing?

Rj: He– he’s good. He’s doing all right. He’s improving, for sure. He made it a point for me to tell you to say hi.

Luna: Oh.

Rj: Yeah. So, what about you? What were you up to?

Rj: So, did you do anything fun last night?

Luna: Actually, um, look, I don’t want to keep any secrets from you.

Rj: Okay.

Luna: I was with zende.

Rj: Like you were like, were you like working late or something?

Luna: No, um, I thought I was having dinner with you, but turns out, it was with zende. No more secret notes pretending to be rj and no more tricking me into a cheap kiss, okay? You’re a great guy. You’ll find someone.

Zende: It’s too bad rj met you first.

Luna: He did and he stole my heart.

Zende: Rj is a very lucky man.

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Hope: Uh, steffy, you aren’t implying that I’m dragging your brother down, are you?

Steffy: Well, I didn’t say it was only you, hope. Thomas, we were just talking about you.

Thomas: Oh, yeah?

Steffy: Just saying that uh, all the things that you’ve overcome, I’m really, really proud of you. You’ve earned the right to put all the misfortunes and pain behind you.

Thomas: Well, do you think I’ve been doing a good job of that? A lot of that is thanks to hope. You don’t have to worry about our relationship or anything else from the past. I am focused on the future and all the joys to come.

Rj: So, what you’re telling me is that zende sent you a note pretending to be me.

Luna: Well, no, he didn’t sign his name or anything. I’m the one that jumped to conclusions thinking that it was from–

Rj: Well, no, he knew that you’d assume it was me, right? What the hell is wrong with him? Why is he ambushing you like this?

Luna: Try not to be too upset with him. I mean, it seemed innocent enough.

Rj: Enough? What does enough mean? Luna, what happened? Did he come on to you?

Luna: Look, it’s not a big deal, but he did kiss me on the cheek.

Rj: You! Don’t walk out. You’re pathetic.

Zende: Excuse me?

Rj: You just heard what I said. You are pathetic. You can’t find a girl to kiss you, so you have to kiss my girlfriend?

Thomas: It is a shame that steffy had to leave.

Hope: Right. I mean, I don’t know. I– I just think that, uh, our relationship shouldn’t be anyone else’s business but, you know, ours.

Thomas: Yeah, I agree. Though, yeah, it would be nice to have a little bit of support from some people that we know. Like, between my sister and my mom and your entire family. Uh, yeah, it’d be nice if they would at least acknowledge how much I love you and that I’d do anything for you.

Hope: Well, I think the only opinions that should matter when it comes to us is yours and mine.

Thomas: Hm. Well, my opinion is that you are the smartest, most talented, most beautiful woman that I have ever met. I am so proud to call you mine. I’m so proud to work next to you and I’m thankful for every moment we get to spend together. And I am very much looking forward to that ring coming off the necklace and going on your finger.

Finn: You made it.

Steffy: Yeah. Well, when you text me, I just drop everything and I come right over. Actually, I did have an appointment like right down the street.

Finn: Well, thanks for fitting me in.

Steffy: Yeah, of course. So, what’s going on?

Finn: Um…

Steffy: Is it my grandfather? Is everything okay?

Finn: Oh, no, no. Eric– eric’s doing fine. He’s doing better and better every day.

Steffy: Really?

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: Thank goodness. Yeah, I just, I don’t know if I could handle A… I mean, with everything going on. My grandfather and thomas, his relationship with hope, or whatever you want to call it. And now xander being back and spreading these lies. I assured thomas that you weren’t going to say anything to anyone.

Finn: Well, actually, that’s– that’s why I texted you. That’s why I wanted to see you. There’s something you need to know. Xander came back. I met with him.

Zende: Relax, okay? It was a friendly thing.

Rj: Oh, it was a friendly thing. So– so it’s friendly for you to invite someone else’s girlfriend to a private dinner and then give them a kiss? Is that– is that friendly for you?

Zende: Rj, I grew up in europe. This is– this was– it’s nothing, okay? Maybe it’s one of those situations where we had to be there to understand the vibe, right luna?

Rj: Oh no, I understand the vibe, zende. You’re right, I wasn’t there, despite what you led her to believe. Are you trying to get to me through luna?

Luna: Okay. Okay, guys, let’s not let this get weird.

Rj: Oh, no, we’re beyond that.

Luna: Okay, I just don’t want you guys fighting over me.

Rj: First of all, you’re not okay with me working with granddad, then you’re not okay with me working with my own father. And now, I find out that you’re kissing my girlfriend?

Zende: Rj, the time I spend with luna really has nothing to do with you.

Rj: It has everything to do with me, zende! You know, this whole situation with granddad made me really realize just how fragile life is. And it’s why I’ve been so patient with you. It’s why I’ve been reaching out to you. That’s why I asked you to work on this collection with me and– and this is how you’re gonna repay me? You know what? My patience has an end. I’m not gonna allow you to make moves on luna. Now, grab your sketchbook and back off.

Hope: I hope you realize how much I appreciate your proposal.

Thomas: I do. And I do wish that you had said yes, but, um, I don’t know, I guess in one way or another, I’m glad you didn’T. I don’t want you agreeing to a wedding you’re not ready for.

Hope: Hm. Yeah. Been down that road before.

Thomas: Oh, yeah. Uh, yeah, we– I have. Though that feels like it was with a different person. Like I– I told you before, I’ll say it again. I felt like I’ve waited my entire life to be married to you, so I can wait a little longer.

Hope: Can you?

Thomas: Maybe.

Steffy: You met with xander? You know how I feel about that.

Finn: Look, it’s not like I planned to. I didn’t seek him out. He called, he wanted to see me.

Steffy: So, hang up! It’s that easy. You don’t have to engage.

Finn: Look, I don’t know what to tell you, steffy. There’s this desperation about him, okay? There seems like there’s a lot more going on. So, yeah, I agreed to meet him.

Steffy: So, why did he want to see you this time? Does he have more accusations against thomas?

Finn: Look, I understand that this is difficult for you and you want to support your brother.

Steffy: No, I want you to be able to support my brother. See that he’s changed. He’s worked really hard to become a better man.

Finn: Why? Because he wasn’t a good man before? Because he did terrible, terrible things, maybe even things that you don’t want to face? Look, but after what xander has said, I’m convinced now more than ever that thomas may be responsible for emma barber’s death.

Rj: I can’t believe him. He’s trying to get to me through you.

Luna: I mean, yeah, I basically said the same thing, but he insisted that that’s not the case.

Rj: I– I didn’t mean to imply. I mean, it just– of course, he thinks you’re hot, you’re hot.

Luna: Don’t worry, my self-esteem is not that bad. I didn’t think that I was only like a pawn in some game. But I don’t know. Maybe it’s a– it’s a little bit of both. Like sure, zende’s attracted to me, but also sticking it to you would make him happy too.

Rj: I just– I don’t get why he’s so jealous. Maybe he’s just jealous because I have you.

Luna: Well, you do realize that I– I never would have met up with him if I had known. I mean, I– I– I genuinely thought that the invitation was from you.

Rj: I know, it’s okay. It’s fine. I actually have a question though. Was the dinner any good at all?

Luna: Well, I did not stick around to find out.

Rj: Good.

Luna: Look, zende is a charming guy, but make no mistake my heart’s with you.

Rj: Love you.

Thomas: You know how much I want you.

Hope: Hm. I want you too. Wow. Thomas.

Thomas: Mm-hmm?

Hope: About the engagement.

Thomas: I know, I know. Not yet. And that’s okay. I can live with that. Really. This– I don’t know, it feels promising. Feels like yes is just around the corner.

Steffy: Finn, you have to drop this.

Finn: Steffy, if he killed an innocent girl then–

Steffy: There was a police investigation and they determined emma died by her own reckless driving.

Finn: Her own or thomas’s? Xander said that thomas was determined to stop emma from telling hope the truth. They were fighting about it at forrester. Emma took off, thomas followed, chasing after her in his car, dangerously tailgating her.

Steffy: How does xander even know this? He wasn’t even there.

Finn: No, he wasn’T. But he seemed certain. And he looked at the security footage. He saw thomas going after her. He even accessed the gps in thomas’s car and figured out that he was there. Thomas was on mulholland.

Steffy: He could have been on his way to brooke’s house. It’s like the same route. It doesn’t mean he was anywhere near emma or maliciously ran her off the road. My god. I mean, emma was a really, really sweet girl. What happened to her was a tragedy, but it was not murder. I know my brother and yes, he has done some shady things in the past, but what xander is saying is not true.

Finn: Yeah, well, but there’s evidence and there’s a lot–

Steffy: Evidence that the police already looked into. They investigated it. Thomas was cleared. Look, this is why I didn’t want you digging all of this stuff up. It’s dangerous.

Finn: Do you think–

Steffy: I am not– I am not saying that thomas is dangerous. I’m saying this situation, xander coming here, spreading all these lies, hope doing whatever it is that she’s doing. It could just– it could trigger him. It could make him more vulnerable and he could backslide.

Finn: Do you think that he could become obsessed again?

Steffy: I hope not. My brother has changed.

Finn: Look, I understand, okay, why you want to believe in him. You are a protective, loving sister and I respect it so much, but you’re wrong.

Steffy: Finn, I don’t want to talk about this–

Finn: No, you need to go to thomas, ask him about emma and get the truth.

Thomas: I’ve worked really hard and it’s wonderful that you see that. I mean, I’ve worked from being the person I was to a completely new human being. And now, finally, I feel like I’m worthy of you. Worthy of your love.

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Y&R Transcript Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024January 13, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Summer: Chancellor-winters can’t be that demoralizing. You’ve barely even started.

Chance: Hey. Wow. Yeah, that is not a good look, huh? Bellying up to the bar first thing in the morning.

Summer: What’s your poison?

Chance: Uh, orange, guava, and passionfruit. Bartender recommended it.

Summer: Very tropical.

Chance: Yeah, I should have stuck with coffee.

Summer: Is something else wrong? Are you having second thoughts about hanging up your cape? Your secret’s safe with me.

Adam: Okay. So, after I give the rundown of mid-year projections, I’m going to look over at you.

Nick: I will nod my agreement to your concise delivery of our five-point plan, while noting our father’s amazement that we absolutely crushed this.

Adam: I mean, call me crazy, but I feel a toast coming on.

Nick: To being co-ceo’s at newman.

Adam: Without bloodshed and restraining orders.

Nick: Boy, I’ll drink to that.

Sharon: Okay. I won’t pretend that this is normal, but I love it. Now, who’s going to explain?

Audra: You know, call it whatever you want, tucker, but just be honest with me and with yourself because what I just saw proves to me you still can’t let go of ashley.

Tucker: I’m really not interested in discussing the past.

Audra: That’s all you can think about lately, okay? How ashley has blown up your argument in paris into an event you don’t even recognize. You know, you’re telling yourself that if you can just get her to realize that what happened in paris didn’t actually happen that way, that she’ll come back and all will be forgiven.

Tucker: I think you’re the one obsessed with her.

Audra: Nice projection. You want her to tell you that she overreacted. That what she thought happened in paris was a gross exaggeration. And– and don’t pretend like it wouldn’t change a thing because the second you think you have a shot to get her back, every plan we’ve had goes down the drain.

Cole: You will not believe oxford. The place is filled with history and there’s nowhere else in the entire world more exciting to study our literature and our language. Beyond that, it could be a very special time for us. A significant time for us and our marriage.

Ashley: I agree with you that the timing is good, but I think it’s time better spent with us apart.

Cole: Wait a minute. You think we should separate? I mean, last night you were willing to do almost anything to save our marriage, even have a child with me?

Ashley: Which you flatly rejected.

Cole: Well, for now, yes, ashley, but certainly not in the future. Look– look, I– I realize that this– this upsets you, but is this really the reason for this turnabout?

Ashley: Partly.

Cole: Well, what else? Tell me what’s going on here? What’s changed?

Ashley: What’s changed? I had a conversation with victoria last night.

Cole: You talked to victoria about what?

Ashley: Oh, come on. Let’s not pretend. You told her that I wanted us to start a family.

Cole: What did she say to you?

Ashley: What difference does it make? The point is you shared an intimate conversation that we had with your ex-wife?

Cole: No, that’s not how it happened.

Ashley: Cole, if this was an isolated incident then it wouldn’t be such a big deal. I’d say, “okay, it just slipped out.” But that’s not the case and we both know it. The bond that you share with your ex-wife is much deeper than I realized and much deeper than I can live with. Cole?

Cole: Ashley. Oh, my goodness.

Ashley: Hi.

Cole: Hi. Oh, more beautiful than ever.

Ashley: Thank you. This is a face I never thought I’d see again. What brings you back to our fair city?

Cole: Yeah. Well, that’s– it’s kind of complicated. Yeah. Oh, please, have a seat.

Ashley: I can’t wait to hear. When doug and andre came to turbotax

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Ashley: So, what is this complication that brought you back to genoa city if you don’t mind me asking?

Cole: Oh, well, it’s– it’s just kind of a private family thing, you know?

Ashley: Oh, okay. I hope everything works out for the best.

Cole: Thanks. So do I. So, hey, what about you? I mean, I heard that you got married recently.

Ashley: Yeah, that did not end well.

Cole: Oh, oh. Ash, I’m sorry.

Ashley: It’s okay. Things happen, right? I wish they’d happened differently, but they, you know, you can’t rewrite history.

Cole: Yeah. Well, I suppose I haven’t really, you know, kept track that well, you know?

Ashley: Yeah. It’s never easy to say goodbye to a relationship. I hope you’ve had better luck.

Cole: Well, I– I can’t say that I have. But, I will say whatever happened between you two, I’m sure you were too good for him.

Ashley: Oh.

Victoria: Cole.

Cole: Hey.

Tucker: I don’t want to get into the subject of ashley with you, please, audra. My– my focus remains where it’s always been. On our plan, which I thought you were a part of.

Audra: I am.

Tucker: Okay, then why are you questioning me now? A minute ago, you were telling me, uh, that you’re with me, that we’re a team–

Audra: We are.

Tucker: And we have this deep, strong connection that– that no one, not even kyle could break.

Audra: Okay. That hasn’t changed.

Tucker: Well, something has.

Audra: Look, I meant what I said. My entire career is riding on this.

Tucker: And yet I stand up, I come back and I feel like you’ve got one foot out the door.

Audra: You want my loyalty? You know, I have proven it to you over and over again and I will continue to do so, as long as it makes sense. Swear to me, I will get jabot and nothing will change.

Nick: Dad said we needed to get along or we were gonna have to find someplace else to work.

Adam: So, we are forcing ourselves to find some common ground.

Sharon: Hm. How’s that working out?

Nick: You tell us.

Sharon: Okay. Well, you managed to accomplish that toast without breaking any mugs or any bones, so I’d say that you’re on your way to a beautiful partnership.

Adam: Well, if we can fool sharon…

Nick: Dad will follow suit.

Sharon: That’s stretching it a bit.

Adam: We are. We’re visualizing success.

Nick: Yeah. Builds morale.

Adam: Strengthens the, uh, the bond.

Sharon: Well, it seems to be doing the trick. You two seem poised to accomplish great things together.

Adam: Time to get this show on the road.

Nick: Yeah. You think, uh, we’re ready to take this to the big man?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Meet you at the office?

Nick: I’ll see you there.

Sharon: Good luck.

Adam: Hey, we don’t need luck, we have each other. Too much?

Nick: Yeah.

Adam: Yeah. Go ahead and pull that back. All right.

Nick: I mean, can you believe it? I never thought I’d see the day that I was working with adam.

Sharon: Change is good. And when you’re on the path that you’re supposed to be on, the right path, there will be signs.

Nick: What, are you looking for your own signs?

Sharon: Hm. Could be.

Nick: That’s intriguing. What’s going on?

Chance: It has been a strange morning.

Summer: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: Maybe it’s just life as a civilian, you know? You’re not a cop anymore and you’re not used to just being a regular guy yet.

Chance: Yeah, maybe so.

Summer: I think I’m hearing a little hesitation there?

Chance: No, I– it’s just a lot of change, you know? Gonna take some time to process.

Summer: You know what I think might help?

Chance: What?

Summer: Really feeling the part. You know, chancellor-winters exec on the rise.

Chance: I think going into the office is kind of the tip-off.

Summer: No, please. This is my specialty. Let me help you.

Chance: No, come on, summer. You don’t have to do anything.

Summer: No, I want to. And, uh, you could use the help. Really. I told myself I was ok

Sharon: I broke up with chance.

Nick: No, when?

Sharon: Yesterday.

Nick: I’m sorry to hear that. I thought things were going great with you two.

Sharon: No, they were. I mean, it was lovely while it lasted. There were no hard feelings or anything like that. But, you know, at some point, chance is going to want to have a serious relationship and I didn’t think that it was right to hold him down when he needs to be free right now to find the woman he’s meant to be with.

Nick: Okay. Well, as long as you’re okay.

Sharon: I’m more than okay. I’m about to launch a new business. My days are busy, exciting and it’s wonderful.

Nick: You know, I know I’m exactly where I need to be right now, but there is a part of me that wishes I could share in your success.

Sharon: Are you kidding me? I wouldn’t have gotten things this far if it weren’t for you and the help that you gave me from the start, when this fell into my lap.

Nick: You’re not giving yourself enough credit. I may have helped a little, but you’re where you’re at because of you, sharon.

Sharon: I didn’t really have a choice when you went back to newman.

Nick: That’s fair. Well, now it is your company. You’re running things your way. I cannot wait to see you at your launch party in all your glory. Now, listen, this is going to take up a huge part of your life and I’m concerned about that. You’re gonna have to find that work-life balance, you know? I know you’re gonna find time for the kids and this place. Sounds like, lucky for you, any, uh, dating or love life is, uh, not an option. It’s a good thing that’s all behind you now.

Adam: Ooh. Is that– do I detect a certain pep in your step this afternoon?

Sally: I could say the same for you.

Adam: Well, if I seem inordinately happy today, it’s only because I am.

Sally: Hm. Does it have anything to do with the crisp january weather?

Adam: Life appears to be on an upswing?

Sally: What do you know? Same for me.

Adam: I’m reminded that we made arrangements for dinner.

Sally: Which I am going to have to reschedule.

Adam: Oh.

Sally: For a good reason.

Adam: Tell me more.

Sally: I would love to.

Adam: How about lunch?

Sally: Right now?

Adam: You could tell me your good news and I will tell you mine. What do you say?

Ashley: Well, this is a surprise. Cole and I have not stayed in touch, but obviously, the two of you have.

Cole: That’s true. Yeah.

Ashley: He– he mentioned something about um, a hush-hush family thing going on.

Victoria: So, you’ve already been informed that it’s private?

Ashley: Yeah, he said that in passing.

Victoria: Okay. Well, thank you very much for respecting that privacy. I mean, we do appreciate your consideration.

Ashley: Of course. It seems like you have a lot on your plate and I’ll be going.

Cole: Ah, ash.

Ashley: Truly wonderful to see you again.

Cole: Great to see you too. Take care.

Ashley: Yeah, you as well. Bye.

Victoria: Something I said?

Cole: Well, ashley is not going to be the last person that’s asking what’s going on. I mean, we’re gonna have to come up with a better excuse. How long do you think we can keep claire a secret? I mean, a child that died 20-something years ago is over at memorial right now.

Victoria: Well, claire is all that matters, so as long as she needs privacy, then we just say whatever it takes.

Cole: Yeah, that’s an option.

Victoria: But you don’t agree though?

Cole: Well, I just think that letting everyone know the truth will be the first step in setting us free from jordan’s control over claire. I mean, her control over all of us.

Tucker: Do you really want jabot? Because if you do–

Audra: I don’t want it, okay? I need it. You’re the one with the name, the money, the past success. And yes, I know I’m smart, stubborn, resilient, but I’m not you and I don’t carry your weight in the corporate world. Even after the hit, your reputation just took. Look, and you promised me things. You made me believe you. So, tell me the truth. Is ashley gonna ruin this or can I still trust you?

Tucker: Yes.

Audra: No, you don’t get to pull this on me right now–

Tucker: I don’t know how I’m going to react if ashley realizes she made a mistake. You want the truth? That’s it. Everyone’s got someone in their life that they would cross a line for. She’s mine and you know that.

Audra: Well, I need other guarantees.

Tucker: Audra, how can I guarantee you anything? My life– my life feels in flux right now. Completely.

Audra: You know, 10 minutes ago, our professional goals were completely in sync. Same desires and outlook. It was us against every single one of them and all it took was one minute between the two of you to make it all crumble. That’s not good enough for me.

Tucker: Is that an ultimatum?

Audra: No, this is just goodbye. Okay? You wanna sit with your bourbon all afternoon pining away for a woman who doesn’t even want you. Do it. You know, just imagine how great life would be if ashley would just admit you’re her heart’s desire. But I have a career to salvage and it’s not gonna happen with you. You know what? And look at your phone, you might have a message or two. It looks like you have everyone hanging on by a thread, including yourself. (Vo) the shape that stole your heart

Victoria: Before you decide what you think the world should know, you should hear how our last visit went.

Cole: What happened?

Victoria: Claire has asked us not to visit her anymore.

Cole: Well, why not? What– what’s changed?

Victoria: No, cole. I mean, she’s so lost. She’s got all this terrible shame and guilt and she– she– she tells herself that she doesn’t deserve our help. And every time she looks at us, I mean, it’s too painful for her because of everything that she’s said and done.

Cole: It’s because of what jordan forced her to do. We don’t hold her responsible. How many times have we told her that?

Victoria: She doesn’t hear it. I mean, it doesn’t make any sense to her that we care about her when she hates herself.

Cole: And you reminded her that we brought her here, to help her. To get to know her. I mean, vic, she’s not well enough to even know how much she needs us.

Victoria: I know that. But the way that she was raised and then betrayed by her aunt jordan, the one thing that she has learned is that it’s not safe to count on anyone.

Cole: What my aunt has done to her, it just drives me crazy. Just thinking day in and day out what our daughter heard. It’s just pure evil.

Victoria: I know. Well, this damage is not gonna be undone overnight, but our daughter is in there. I know it. She just needs time and affection and attention. It’s been drummed into her that she’s unworthy and she’s rejected her whole life and so, we just have to keep reminding her that we care, no matter how long it takes to get through.

Cole: I agree. But our past will always be a part of us. And so will hers.

Victoria: But there’s so much more to her and I just– I want to know all of it. I want to show her what life could be like. You know, the life that she’s always deserved.

Cole: Well, we brought her here to help her. And that’s what she’s gonna get. We’re gonna give her whatever she needs for as long as it takes and we’re gonna figure out a way to get through to her.

[ Phone ringing ]

Tucker: Yes, kyle?

Kyle: You got my message?

Tucker: Yes, goodbye.

Kyle: Wait, hold on, hold on. What are you talking about, goodbye?

Tucker: I know what you’re up to, man. I’ve always known. And audra just confirmed it. So, let’s not– let’s not do the whole denial thing, shall we?

Kyle: I don’t know what audra told you, but she got it wrong. Tucker, just let me explain. Audra blew the whole thing wide open.

Jack: Why would she do that now?

Kyle: I don’t know. It’s my fault for trusting her, but the whole thing is dead in the water.

Ashley: What’s dead in the water?

Kyle: Tucker. He backed out of our deal to give glissade a jabot product because audra told him what we were really planning.

Ashley: Well, you can’t be surprised by that, kyle. I mean, it’s a mystery why you ever let yourself get involved with her.

Kyle: Yeah. I’m asking myself the same question.

Jack: Hey, you took a chance. You learned a lesson. We close that chapter. We move on.

Kyle: Yeah. Yeah. Um, I need to head to the office. I have a couple of things I need to handle.

Ashley: Wait a second. Don’t you want to stay here and just process everything?

Kyle: No, I– I can’T. I gotta run. A couple of things I need to check on.

Jack: Kyle. You sure you’re okay?

Kyle: Yeah. I can handle this. You didn’t live this strong,

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Victoria: You know, I have to say, you’re pretty good at this for a new parent.

Cole: Yeah. I’m just trying to play catch up. I’m learning as I go.

Victoria: Well, you’ve been very steady and reassuring.

Cole: It’s a facade. I really don’t have a clue what I’m doing.

Victoria: I have reed and johnny and katie, but this is a totally different situation for you.

Cole: That baby was my only child. That brand new, innocent, beautiful creature that was stolen from us. And here we are, all these years later. You know, when I look at her, I can’t help but wonder sometimes, does she have my eyes? Every time I look at her, I can’t help but see everything that I missed. Carrying her in my arms, birthdays, skinned knees, you know? Boyfriends. You know, she asked me before what life would have been like if we knew that she was alive. And honestly, I would have given her the world. I mean, I can’t help wishing that I had the chance to make it right the first time.

[ Phone ringing ]

Victoria: I’m sorry.

Cole: It’s okay.

Victoria: It’s memorial. Hello. Yes, this is she. Uh, thank you. Yeah. Thank you. We’ll be right there.

Cole: Vic, what did they say?

Victoria: It’s claire. She wants to see us.

Cole: Now? Wait a second. Do– do you think she was testing us whenever she asked us to stay away?

Victoria: I don’t know. This could be anything.

Cole: Well, what it is, it’s another shot at helping her, right? Sooner than expected. So, we’re not gonna mess it up.

Victoria: No.

Summer: Special delivery from marchetti.

Chance: Oh, my gosh. What is this?

Summer: You know, it’s, um, everything you need to get started for your first few days. Some shirts, ties.

Chance: Wow. How’d you know, my size?

Summer: Oh, come on. I’m a pro. I can guess anyone’s size.

Chance: This is amazing. Thank you so much, but I– I can’t accept this. I’ve seen marchetti’s prices.

Summer: Oh, perks of being the ceo. I get a pretty big discount. Look, you can return whatever you don’t like or, you know, if you want sharon’s input on anything.

Chance: No. No, it’s not that. I, um… I don’t know.

Summer: Chance, seriously, what’s going on with you? You don’t seem like yourself. I mean, we’re friends, right? You can tell me anything.

Sharon: No, I’m not giving up on love. It will find me again.

Nick: It always does.

Sharon: Yeah. But I’m not in any rush. When the right guy comes along, at the right time, I will know.

Nick: And you’re absolutely sure it wasn’t chance?

Sharon: Well, don’t get me wrong. Chance is really fun and funny. He’s easy on the eyes.

Nick: I mean, if that’s your type.

Sharon: Yeah. I just– I don’t want to make the same mistakes I’ve made before where I’m convincing myself that this relationship could be something more than maybe it should be. You and I are lucky that way because we both know what it’s like to have had the real thing.

Nick: Yes, that’s true.

Sharon: And I don’t know about you, but next time around, I am not settling for anything less than the real thing. And until that comes around I have got a business to run that takes up every minute of my time.

Nick: And you’re loving it.

Sharon: More than loving it. It hasn’t even gotten off the ground yet and I’m having the time of my life.

Nick: Well, it shows. I’m very excited for you and your big launch is coming up. I want to hear everything that you have in the works.

Sharon: Oh, you’re gonna regret those words. Okay. So, let me tell you how I see it all coming together. You ready?

Nick: Yeah.

Sally: So, I was thinking that lunch really is a more appropriate option than dinner. I mean, everyone knows that breakfast of course is the safest meal.

Adam: Well, I would say that it depends on the evening before.

Sally: You have a point.

Adam: As I recall, there were quite a few breakfasts and brunches even that were borderline provocative. But I interrupted. Enlighten me on dinner’s unseen pitfalls.

Sally: Well, dinner means drinks.

Adam: Mm-hmm. A chic cocktail to get the evening off to a smooth start.

Sally: Mm-hmm. The most perfect wine paired with a dinner for two at the chef’s table.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I’m taking notes.

Sally: And perhaps a delicate champagne to accompany dessert. And that is the tipping point.

Adam: Is it?

Sally: Oh, yeah. After dinner drinks, danger ahead.

Adam: I mean, it sounds delicious. What could possibly go wrong?

Sally: Well, there could be dancing. And I mean, nothing productive can come from being that close, so…

Adam: Ah, I see your point.

Sally: Who wants to play with fire?

Adam: We, uh, we were gonna share our good news. Ladies first.

Sally: I got three new clients.

Adam: That is fantastic. You and chloe, you have your hands full.

Sally: Yeah. I mean, I’m– I’m loving the challenge. Now, you.

Adam: Um… life, uh, is– is going pretty good right now.

Sally: Any special reason why?

Adam: Well, 75% of it is just being with you. And 25% is, um, something else.

Sally: Well, I can hardly wait to hear.

Audra: Uh, hi. Uh, we are no longer on show-up uninvited terms.

Kyle: What the hell were you thinking? You told tucker I was planning to sabotage his plan?

Audra: To protect you. Yes.

Kyle: How? From what?

Audra: Tucker. He knew you were framing him on the corporate espionage. He’s not the kind of guy you want to stab in the back unless you can finish the job.

Kyle: What’s the worst he could do? My father already knows my real agenda and I doubt your motive was keeping me safe.

Audra: Oh, you’re an expert on me now, huh?

Kyle: I know who and what you are.

Audra: Oh, this I’m dying to hear. Give it a shot, golden boy. Who am I? And what was my motive? Hi, I’m sally.

Cole: Hey, claire, we got your message.

Victoria: It was just– it was so much more than we expected.

Cole: Yeah, we just want you to know there’s no pressure. There’s no rush. This is all at your pace.

Claire: I haven’t changed my mind. I haven’T. I can’t have you in my life.

Victoria: But, you called us back. I know, it’s probably scary. Of course, it’s scary. Maybe it’s because you wanted us to come. And we did. We’re here. We’ll always be here.

Claire: Nothing has changed. I can’t be around you, ever. It’s for the best. For everyone. You can just go back to forgetting I exist.

Cole: No, no, we never forgot about you. We never wanted to and we never will. You have been and always will be a part of us. Just like we’re a part of you. You know, maybe– maybe we can sit in one of your sessions and just listen to whatever it is you want to say. You know, in an environment where it’s safe for you.

Claire: Stop. It’s over. None of that matters. I have to focus on my future.

Cole: Okay. All right. So, what does that mean for us? Why have you brought us here?

Claire: I have one final request.

Chance: It’s not that big of a deal. Really.

Summer: Okay, I’m not a detective, but I think that I can tell when a guy’s upset. Look, I know I’m not very good at solving my own problems, but I promise you, I’m very, very good at solving other people’S. Try me.

Chance: I know you don’t have time for this. I’m sure you’re due at the office soon, so don’t worry about it.

Summer: Seriously, chance? You listened to me go on and on about my mom and the breakup of my marriage and look, if you’re going through something, I want to return the favor.

Chance: Well, there’s not much to say.

Summer: Maybe? But I– I don’t know, I think I’m getting to know you pretty well and I think that once you start, you might find that there’s actually a lot to say.

Chance: That’s a possibility. Yeah. I think that might be a much longer conversation though.

Summer: Fine. Then, um, let’s talk, um, over lunch.

Jack: Well, I know that mood. You’ve been with tucker.

Ashley: Please, jack. I’m trying really hard to have a peaceful day.

Jack: Being with that man is not the way to make it happen.

Ashley: And neither is you continually bringing him up.

Jack: No one is happier than I am that you are home, but perhaps you came back too soon. Before you were ready to face him day after day.

Ashley: No, no, no. Come on, ignoring him is not the problem.

Jack: Then, you admit there is a problem. The two of you sharing the same continent.

Ashley: Ah, jack.

Jack: What has tucker done now? Let me help. Tell me what happened.

Ashley: No, there’s nothing you can do. Tucker is just being tucker. He’s– he’s trying to make me believe the most painful lie in a very weak attempt to make himself look less horrible. I mean, it’s as simple as that. My mom’s alzheimer’s never changed how much we love her. work together or

Adam: So, uh, victor said we have to find a way to work together or we’re gonna have to go find employment somewhere else.

Sally: And you two are tolerating each other? Amazing. Who knew threats and intimidation can have a positive impact.

Adam: It’s still early, so don’t jinx it.

Sally: Well, I hope it sticks.

Adam: Me too, actually. I mean, it could all go south at any time, but right now, it’s– it’s good.

Sally: Well, it is all about the now.

Adam: And I think my father is going to be really proud of what we accomplished. You’re smiling again.

Sally: I’m sorry. It’s becoming a habit. No, I was– I was just thinking about how different things are now. You know, with you actually wanting your father to be proud of you and your accomplishments.

Adam: Hm.

Sally: I don’t know. It’s just nice.

Cole: Well, we’re here to support whatever you want.

Victoria: Whatever you need.

Cole: That’s right. There’s no time limit, no expiration date.

Claire: There’s only one thing I want.

Cole: Okay. Name it.

Claire: I’ve already reached out to michael baldwin and I’ve spoken to my therapist who sees the logic in what I’m about to ask you.

Victoria: All right.

Cole: All right. So, if everybody else has signed off on it, then who are we to–

Claire: I need to face jordan. I have to tell her to her face once and for all how I feel about her. I have to do this. Or there’s no hope of me ever moving forward and getting better. Will you two make rearrangements? Will you help me make this happen?

Jack: Ash, talk to me. What is tucker lying to you about?

Ashley: It doesn’t matter. I don’t want to talk about it.

Jack: It must matter if it’syou to this degree.

Ashley: Everything he does is unhinged and without reason.

Jack: Well, pretty much everything he does, the reason is revenge.

Ashley: You’re very right about that. That is his true passion in life. I just wish he’d go away. I wish he’d go far, far away, and just get out of my life once and for all.

Jack: Oh, god, I’m so sorry.

Ashley: What does that mean?

Jack: You’re still in deep. Tucker mccall has taken up all the real estate inside your head and the sooner you realize that and admit it, the better. There is no point in denying this to me or to yourself.

[ Knock on door ]

Audra: Ah, come on in. The more the merrier.

Tucker: Of course. You made a beeline straight for audra, didn’t you? It’s so predictable. So, are you here for revenge now that audra’s blown your plan out of the water? Or, you know, try to convince her that I was wrong about you.

Kyle: I came to talk to audra so I will discuss that with her.

Tucker: No. It’s over kyle. I don’t need you to steal a jabot product. Well, I never did.

Kyle: You got some magic potion?

Tucker: No, I don’t need it. Or whatever brand of assistance you were supposedly going to offer.

Kyle: Okay. What was the point then? Why did you want me involved?

Tucker: I wanted to see if you had the stones to get a job done and obviously, you don’T. I mean, if I look past all the hair gel, I do see a little potential, but you’d have to break free of the stranglehold your dad has on you. And if you do, I think maybe you could, uh, like him, become a world-class bastard.

Audra: Tucker.

Tucker: Pretty good.

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Xander: I’m not making this up. Look, you have to believe me. Thomas is dangerous. He killed someone.

Thomas: I didn’t kill anyone, steff. You know that.

Steffy: Of course, I know that.

Thomas: Then tell finn to back off. To stay out of my relationship with hope and stop listening to xander.

Steffy: Thomas, I understand why you’re upset. I don’t want finn dredging up all the horrible events surrounding emma’s death either.

Rj: You can, uh, you can rest now, granddad. They said they’re all done. That’s all the tests for today.

Eric: Good.

Rj: How are you feeling? You feeling any stronger?

Eric: Stitches… healing. Don’t make me laugh. It’s just so funny looking.

Rj: Well, I can, uh, I can see that your sense of humor, thank god, is still intact.

Eric: Yeah. I hope so.

Zende: You must be confused.

Luna: Yeah, I don’t– I don’t understand. Where’s rj?

Zende: He’s at the hospital. He went to see our grandfather.

Luna: But he– he sent me a note asking me to meet here. You’re saying that was you?

Eric: Glad you’re here

Rj: I just came to check on you. We all really miss you at the office.

Eric: Soon.

Rj: Yeah, soon. Keep progressing the way you are, you’re gonna– you’re gonna walk out of here. Otherwise, we’ll bust you out. All right?

Eric: Yeah.

Rj: But, um, you know, until then I’ll be here. Every day to check on you.

Eric: Love you, rj. Love you.

Rj: Love you too, granddad.

Luna: So it was you.

Zende: I arranged dinner, sent you that note. I hope it’s cool?

Luna: Yeah. No, I just, um, I don’t know, I just assumed that it was from rj.

Zende: I didn’t mean to throw you off. I wasn’t trying to be sneaky or anything. You look beautiful tonight, luna.

Luna: Thank you. Um, angelo was kind enough to let me borrow this dress from the archives.

Zende: It’s not the dress. I can’t take my eyes off of you.

Steffy: Thomas, I completely understand your frustration. And I told finn not to follow up on this. Told him to let it go.

Thomas: Okay, I don’t think he’s gonna let it go, ’cause the way he was talking earlier–

Steffy: No, he will. He’s not gonna bring it up anymore.

Finn: You seem pretty certain about this allegation.

Xander: I am. I wouldn’t be here if it was just a hunch. And– and now thomas and hope are working together? I mean, they’re in a relationship?

Finn: Yeah, I can hardly believe it myself.

Xander: Look, the fact that thomas knew that beth was alive and told no one was bad enough. But believe me, he didn’t stop there.

Finn: Look, I need to know if thomas really is a murderer. Are you absolutely certain?

Eric: Mm.

Rj: Good?

Eric: That’s all, okay.

Rj: Okay.

Eric: Good, thank you.

Rj: No problem. We gotta keep you hydrated so you can get back to drinking those martinis.

Eric: Yeah.

Rj: Mm-hmm.

Eric: Yeah.

Rj: How, um, how about some food? Do you want something to eat? You know, I– I saw the pudding, and the pudding looks… seriously, maybe I can sneak in some pizza, and we just don’t tell anybody about that.

Eric: Rj…

Rj: Yeah?

Eric: How’s luna?

Rj: She’s– she’s good. Yeah. Um, she asks about you all the time. She’s pulling for you.

Eric: The two of you are…

Rj: We’re– we’re great. Yeah. Better than ever.

Eric: I knew it.

[ Laughs ]

Luna: I know what you’re doing, zende.

Zende: Having dinner with a gorgeous woman?

Luna: No, I just– this whole competitive vibe with rj.

Zende: About work, maybe.

Luna: No, about everything.

Zende: Nah.

Luna: So you’re not using me to try to get back at rj?

Zende: No, I swear, I’m not. I really enjoyed getting to know you, luna. And I just wanna get to know you a little bit better. Dance with me?

Luna: What? In these shoes?

Zende: Then take them off.

Luna: What am I gonna do with you?

Zende: I can think of a few things. But seriously, I mean, there’s nothing wrong with the two of us having dinner together. All right, all right. I get it. Rj is the golden child. Ridge junior. The son of brooke logan and ridge forrester.

Luna: Come on. Rj does not use the nepo baby card. He’s so modest and down to earth. Besides, you guys are cousins. You should be figuring out a way to be friends with each other. Look, rj does not want any problems with you, and neither do I. Okay? I like you, zende, but… I have to go.

Zende: Aww, don’t leave.

Luna: Look, I’m dating rj.

Zende: Technically that means you’re still single, right? So am I. Oh, come on. Just stay, hang out. Enjoy the evening. Everything I have planned.

Steffy: I told finn that xander’s probably making these accusations to get back at you.

Thomas: Do you know how painful it is to know that your husband thinks I could intentionally kill someone?

Steffy: I made it clear to finn that it was a horrible accident. One I wish we could put behind us.

Thomas: Right. But now he’s throwing gasoline on the flames.

Steffy: This isn’t finn’s fault. He didn’t intentionally go out to seek xander. They met by chance.

Thomas: So xander says. But either way, finn is listening to some random guy instead of his brother-in-law.

Steffy: He’s just protective of me, thomas.

Thomas: Steffy, he told me that he believes I’m a bad person. And now he’s listening to some random stranger who obviously has it out for me.

Steffy: Finn met xander by accident. Once. Okay? It is never gonna happen again.

Finn: How dangerous is thomas?

Xander: I mean, is there anything worse than ending someone’s life? Look, I’m telling you, there’s no limits with thomas, dr. Finnegan.

Finn: No, just– just call me finn.

Xander: Finn… thomas will do anything to protect his own interests. And now I see that he’s getting closer with hope. And I’ve read all the stuff online. It just gives me the creeps looking at the guy. I don’t know what she sees in him. I’ve always admired hope. She’s got everything going for her. You know, she’s smart, beautiful, successful. I don’t know what the hell she’s thinking.

Finn: Well, like my wife, hope buys into this new and improved thomas.

Xander: Yeah. I don’t know, man. I’m worried about her.

Finn: Yeah, me too. But since I wasn’t around back then, I’m not trying to rush into any judgment. I’m trying to keep an open mind, so you need to tell me what happened. The details. Give me the details. What exactly happened the night emma barber died?

Your heart is

the beat of life.

If you have heart failure,

Rj: So, um, I guess you could say that luna and I are getting a little more serious.

Eric: Nice. Nice.

[ Rj chuckles ]

Rj: Yeah, she’S… she’s perfect. She’s just– she’s so supportive and– and she asks about how you’re doing all the time. How I’m doing. She’s just there with me every second. And just– and just thoughtful and– and loving. It’s great. It’s really great. It’s nice having someone I can– I can count on, you know?

Eric: She’s a great girl.

Rj: I agree. 1,000%. I’m lucky to have her. Honestly.

[ Laughs ] I, uh… I like where it’s headed.

Zende: Dinner will be ready shortly. My favorite restaurant in san francisco.

Luna: This is sweet, zende. And I appreciate all of this. But… I can’t have dinner with you.

Zende: Because of rj?

Luna: Yes, because of rj.

Zende: Are you sure? Well… if I can’t have dinner with you… you can at least tell me who the better kisser is.

Luna: I can’t tell you that. I haven’t kissed you. You’re crazy.

Zende: And you’re breathtaking.

Luna: Thank you. And look, I’m flattered. And I have to admit that it’s nice having two incredible forrester guys show interest in me.

Zende: It can’t be too surprising.

Luna: Well, this whole experience, I mean, interning here. The people I’ve met. Getting invited to a romantic dinner like this. I mean, it’s– it’s all beyond my wildest dreams. But rj and I are…

Zende: Engaged? Married?

Luna: No. But I’m happy with rj, and I love him.

Thomas: I don’t want any bad blood with your husband, but now he’s trying to come between me and hope.

Steffy: Finn probably felt obligated to tell hope after what he heard.

Thomas: Okay, well, now he’s crossing a line though. He’s fanning the flames. And– and hope knows about emma’s death and how much of a tragedy it was. But I don’t need finn coming in and saying some crazy things about me.

Steffy: I hear you.

Thomas: Finn’s worried about what I’ll do to hope. Seriously? Me? I love hope and I never want to hurt her.

Steffy: I trust you, thomas.

Thomas: I know, and I know that you have issues with hope and me, our relationship, but… this is about bringing up emma’s death. Okay? I– I had nothing to do with that.

Steffy: Look, I told finn he can no longer communicate with xander. I’m on your side. Okay? I believe in you.

Thomas: Thank you, steff.

Steffy: Yeah.

Xander: The night that emma died, um… look, okay, I’ve– I’ve put together things that I heard from that night. Things that I saw and that I know. And, um, this is how I think it went down. Emma confronted thomas at forrester.

Emma: Shouldn’t steffy know the truth?

Thomas: My sister is her mother.

Emma: No, she’s not. Hope is her mother!

Thomas: Will you keep your voice down?

Xander: Told him that she wouldn’t keep his secret any longer.

Emma: You can’t stop me from telling her.

Xander: So thomas threatened her.

Thomas: This is none of your business. Don’t push me, emma. I am dead serious.

Xander: When she refused to be intimidated, that’s when she ran off to tell hope that her baby was still alive. That’s when thomas followed her.

Finn: So emma was driving to hope’s to reveal the truth about what thomas had done?

Xander: Yeah. But thomas made sure that emma never got there.

Eric: Rj… hang on to luna.

Rj: Oh… [ Chuckles ] I definitely will. Absolutely. I… cherish every single second I get to spend with her. It’s not every day a girl like her comes into your life, you know?

Eric: That’s right.

Rj: This whole experience with you, you know, getting sick, how hard that’s been… it just really showed me how valuable it was to just have luna there in my corner.

Luna: I’m just not used to this kind of attention.

Zende: I find that hard to believe. I mean, look at you.

Luna: Well, I was actually in the chess club in high school, so…

Zende: No. I was too.

Luna: Really?

Zende: Yeah. We’ll have to play together sometime.

Luna: Yeah, maybe.

Zende: Okay. Okay, I won’t push.

Luna: Thanks. And I really do hope that you’ll respect my feelings for rj.

Zende: I will.

Luna: I will have to tell him about this though.

Zende: About what? That we spent some time in the salon together? Some candles and music and a little impromptu kiss on the cheek? You have to admit it was a pretty good cheek kiss.

Luna: I’m chill. But all good things must come to an end, right?

Zende: Should I take that as a sign of encouragement?

Luna: Zende, I’m your friend. Okay? So no more secret notes pretending to be rj and no more tricking me into a cheek kiss. Okay? You’re a great guy. You’ll find someone.

Zende: It’s too bad rj met you first.

Luna: He did. And he stole my heart.

Zende: Rj is a very lucky man.

Thomas: What more do I have to prove, steff?

Steffy: You just keep doing what you’re doing.

Thomas: Look, I– I was in a dark place in the past, but I found therapy, right? And– and– and ways to center myself, practices. And I continue to do those practices. I’m a new person now, steff.

Steff: You just stay on that path, all right?

Thomas: I will. Look, I have turned my life around. I have made amends. I’m dedicated to being a good man, a good father. But your husband, he doesn’t believe that. He looks at me like I’m some kind of monster. Why can’t he just show me the– the tiniest bit of grace or– or understanding?

Steffy: I get it. I do.

Thomas: Then call him off. I just want peace.

Steffy: I want that too. Emma’s death is a very dangerous, volatile subject. It is very important that finn leaves it alone.

Xander: Like I said, I wasn’t there, but in my mind, I’m certain of how it went down. Thomas chased after emma in his car.

Emma: What are you doing?

Xander: Forced her to drive fast on mulholland. Mulholland, it’s a winding road and it was dark. I’m sure emma was terrified.

Emma: Get off my bumper, you idiot!

Xander: Thomas dangerously tailing her…

[ Tires squealing ] …Right on her bumper.

Finn: What, you think thomas ran her off the road?

Xander: Like I said, I– I wasn’t there, but… when you put the pieces together.

Finn: I mean, yeah. It’s no secret that thomas is a man with issues.

Xander: Look, thomas threatened us. He bullied us. I knew emma, okay? She was a cautious driver. The only thing that got her killed was trying to tell hope the truth about beth.

Finn: Okay, yes, but there was a police investigation, and they found no foul play.

Xander: It was ruled an accidental death, but I know better. I saw the security footage from forrester. I saw thomas running to his car, chasing after emma. He went after her. I knew it. So I checked his gps system. Oh, my god. He was at the scene of the accident that night.

Finn: You’re sure?

Xander: Positive. But thomas weaseled his way out of the investigation somehow.

Finn: But you still believe he’s guilty?

Xander: Without a doubt. And as much as your wife and the rest of her family doesn’t want to believe it, thomas is a murderer. He’s responsible for emma’s death, so what are we gonna do about it, finn? We need to put an end to thomas once and for all.

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Y&R Transcript Monday, January 8, 2024

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Nikki: What are you looking for?

Victor: Just a pen.

Nikki: No, you’re not. You’re checking up on me. You think that’s where I would hide vodka?

Victor: Baby, I just remembered the name of the company that we recently acquired and I just wanna jot down the name, okay?

Nikki: And that’s why you drove me to work and accompanied me to my office?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Well, I know that you’re being caring and you love me. But you don’t have to worry about me, because I’m doing better every day.

Victor: And, my baby, I’m very proud of you. Okay? And now, I suggest I take you to lunch. Not to keep tabs on you, just because I enjoy your company.

Nikki: Well, I have to check my schedule because people have been booking meetings for me without checking with me. I have to say, the one thing I miss about claire was she was a terrific assistant.

Victor: Well then, we’re gonna have to find someone who’s even better than that.

Nikki: Yes, hopefully, someone who is not out to kill me.

Jack: Good morning. Ash, you all right?

Ashley: Hi. Yeah, I’m fine. I’m just looking at news regarding glissade and tucker. You know, I’m sure that he put his pr team on damage control. I’m just curious as to what kind of spin he put on it.

Jack: Well, I haven’t seen anything yet.

Ashley: No, me neither. Not a quote from tucker or anybody else that the cover-up was a lie.

Jack: Well, maybe he’s not gonna handle this publicly.

Kyle: Well, he might go for a private counterattack.

Ashley: Thank you. No. Tucker is definitely laying low. No response at all to the news blitz.

Jack: So, could it be that tucker is in retreat or is this the calm before the storm?

Audra: Here you are.

Tucker: Yeah, here I am.

Audra: I’ve been sending you texts all night. You’re avoiding me.

Tucker: No, no, no, I just don’t have an answer for you.

Audra: Meaning you have no plan.

Tucker: I’m regrouping.

Audra: You’re bluffing. The abbotts have knocked you off your game and you’re too humiliated to admit it to me.

Tucker: I’ll tell you what, buy me breakfast, and I’ll fill you in. Heads have already rolled.

I have type 2 diabetes,

but I manage it well.

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Victor: Now, don’t you forget about lunch.

Nikki: No.

Victor: All right? I have an important meeting now with nicholas and adam. They’re probably waiting for me already.

Nikki: Well, I hope they can live up to your expectations this time, especially adam.

Victor: So do I. Keep it sweet, baby.

Nikki: I couldn’t bear it if you were disappointed again.

Victor: Well, this time, I think I have a solution that will give them both incentives to do what I want them to do. You take care. See you later.

Nikki: Okay. Hi, it’s nikki. I’m having a hard time. Can we meet?

[ Adam sighs ]

Adam: So, any actual bets on what this meeting is about?

Nick: I’m assuming it’s about vic’s leave of absence. And with nate gone as well, we’re definitely shorthanded right now.

Adam: So, more musical chairs in the c-suite.

Nick: Yeah, I don’t know. Dad could be bringing someone else in.

Adam: No, I doubt that. I mean, you heard his speech about family pulling together. His plan is for you and me to work side by side.

>Nick: Yeah, I’d say that’s a fantasy.

Adam: Do you really not think we are capable of holding things down here and working with dad?

Nick: You want to know how I think this plays out?

[ Adam laughs ]

Adam: Please.

Nick: We can try to make this work. You know, to keep the old man happy and it might work for a while. But then eventually, and I will wager sooner rather than later, you’re either gonna get bored or feel snubbed or underappreciated. Then you’re gonna do what you always do, adam. You’re gonna self-destruct. Again.

Kyle: Tucker might hold off for now, but he’ll want to hit back twice as hard.

Ashley: The whole world knows by now that tucker covered up that ugly scandal. It has to affect glissade in some way. It’s a small company with a pristine reputation.

Jack: Well, and their new owner has been outed as a disreputable liar. They cannot be taking that in stride.

Ashley: And then the board members, they’re gonna want his head on a spike.

Jack: So, this is perhaps time for tucker to disappear. To go lick his wounds on some faraway mountain top.

Kyle: You can’t seriously believe that? I’ve been on the inside with the guy lately, he’s determined. There’s no way he’ll fold. And he’s still out for blood after what happened in paris.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley.

[ Ashley exclaims] You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Jack: Ash? Hey, everything okay?

Ashley: Yeah, I just– I’m not over that fight we had in paris. I just– I see tucker and his anger.

Kyle: Yeah, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have mentioned it.

Ashley: No, don’t apologize. We can’t pretend it didn’t happen. Even though that’s what tucker’s trying to do.

Jack: Well, of course, that’s how he’d handle it. Showing responsibility for his actions is not something he can do. I just hate that it’s still bothering you.

Ashley: Well, I’m trying really, really hard not to dwell on it, jack. It’s just that lately every time I see tucker, I’m– I’m– I’m right back there. It comes crashing in and I’m back at that cafe and I’m face to face with tucker’s intense rage.

Audra: I imagine the glissade board and staff haven’t taken well to the news that you covered up one of your star recording artists’ crimes.

Tucker: We. We covered it up.

Audra: Uh, just a reminder my name wasn’t in the article.

Tucker: Then it was a cover-up of a cover-up.

Audra: Mm. I hope that’s not the defense your spin doctors have come up with.

Tucker: There’s gonna be no defense. No pr countermove.

Audra: So, the strategy is to just let the news cycle die out?

Tucker: That’s right. Strategy is lay low, regroup. See what happens. People don’t have any attention span anymore. They’ll be on to the next scandal in a couple of days.

Audra: Well surely the good people of glissade won’t forget or forgive so easily.

Tucker: No, they are angry, disgusted.

Audra: Did they find a way to oust you?

Tucker: Mm.

[ Tucker clears throat ] Just the opposite. I’m firing all of them.

[ Tucker coughs ]

Audra: So, the captain is going down with a sinking ship. And you’re throwing everyone overboard first.

Tucker: No, no, I have no intention of walking away, just because of a little hiccup.

Audra: You know, well, I say it’s more than just a hiccup. It’s more like a death rattle.

Tucker: Listen, I can put together another board. I can find a new staff. I can surround myself with people who are willing to look past my missteps. So, the answer to your question is no, the abbotts have not defeated me. They haven’t won and they won’T. Listen, your deodorant just has to work.

Audra: If you’re not giving up on glissade, does that mean you’re sticking with your plan to go after jabot?

Tucker: All in due time.

Audra: Look, just tell me what you plan on doing with the information kyle says he has about their new product.

Tucker: I have no further use for kyle until he can convince me that he’s not setting up another abbott trap.

Audra: And how do you intend to figure that out?

Tucker: My secret weapon. Just find out where he truly stands.

Audra: I already know the answer to that. Kyle has been playing you all along. Just like you suspected. So, whatever product secrets he would be passing along, it’s just another setup.

Adam: You may have been right that I would have blown things up in the past. But my 2024 goals specifically indicate no more self-destruction.

Nick: Right. The new and improved, ultra-responsible, highly focused adam newman.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Heard a lot about that guy. I’ve never met him once.

Adam: It’s adam newman. Nice to meet you.

Nick: I don’t buy it. Sorry.

Adam: Come on, you know that we are capable of finding common ground, of pulling together. We did it to save faith. I mean, we– we put aside our hostilities to help sally when she had complications with the pregnancy, I mean, and we were– we were working pretty well together with sharon at sna.

Nick: That’s a small dent in your long history of betrayals and we both know it. Including you continuing to chase after sally after she chose me.

Victor: Morning, boys.

Nick: Morning.

Adam: Morning.

Victor: Thank you for coming.

Nick: Sure.

Adam: Of course.

[ Adam clears throat ] What can we do for you?

Victor: You both know this has been a rather… difficult time for newman enterprises. After all the corporate turmoil and all the assaults in our family, time to start new.

Nick: Yes, I’m assuming with vic’s leave of absence, there’s going to have to be some changes made.

Victor: Well, we don’t know how long victoria will be gone. So, I shall make all the decisions.

Adam: Well, we are ready to help, in any way.

Victor: You know, it warms my heart to see both of you. You know, I’m proud of both of you. Okay? And now you’re gonna work alongside your father.

Nick: Well, I am willing to step into victoria’s co-ceo role, dad, for the time being if that’s what you want.

Adam: I assume that means one of my duties won’t be picking up nick’s laundry.

Victor: I have bigger plans than that. So I didn’t think I needed swiffer,

Seth: Nikki, I am so glad you called.

Nikki: Seth, thank you so much for meeting me. I’m– I’m having one of those days.

Seth: May I?

Nikki: Oh, please.

Seth: All right, come on. Talk to me.

Nikki: Well, I’m having a hard time putting it behind me. The horrors that my family went through.

Seth: Yeah. Being forced off the wagon that way.

Nikki: Yeah, I– I know that sounds like an excuse.

Seth: No. No, it doesn’T. What that woman did to you was an assault, you know? Worse than a physical attack.

Nikki: Unfortunately, the alcohol doesn’t know the difference.

Seth: Listen to me, that woman unleashed your inner demons. She set your mind and body against itself. I mean, on top of, you know, battling the relapse, you must be furious at how it was triggered.

Nikki: Sometimes, the rage is so infuriating. And I know that that’s dangerous because letting those feelings of– of anger, letting them take over. I mean, it just makes the urge to drink worse. But I am trying with everything in me.

Seth: I get it. Yeah. I do have one question though.

Nikki: Okay.

Seth: I mean, we’ve seen each other at meetings, we’ve spoken briefly, right? And I’ve left you messages letting you know that I’m here for you.

Nikki: And I appreciate that.

Seth: Oh, okay. So, why has it taken you so long for you to call your sponsor?

Nick: Well, don’t keep us in suspense. What’s the big plan?

Victor: You’ll be working as equals, under me.

Adam: In what capacity?

Victor: As co-ceos. Working with your father. Neither one of you outranks the other.

Nick: And if we don’t agree?

Victor: I hope that won’t be the case, but if it is, then I shall make the final decision. You think you can handle that? Or will you be at each other’s throats before we even get started?

Kyle: Ashley’s having a rougher time than I thought.

Jack: Yeah, the fight she had with tucker in paris was more than a lover’s quarrel. She was shaken to the core.

Kyle: Even so, did you get a sense that she’s having second thoughts about destroying tucker?

Jack: No, I don’t think that. I am concerned about her emotional wellbeing.

Kyle: But you agree we need to move forward with phase two of the plan.

Jack: Absolutely. The best thing we can do for ashley, for all of us, is to get tucker out of our lives for good. He was knocked off balance by this news blitz. I can’t help but think that glissade has taken a major hit. And you’re right, thinking that he’s in retreat is wishful thinking. We need to finish the job.

Kyle: I couldn’t agree more.

Jack: So, how’s this plan of yours working right now?

Kyle: I told him I have the work up for a new fragrance jabot’s set to launch in 2025.

Jack: And he’s still interested?

Kyle: He’s not sure if he wants to move forward with taking over jabot now that you’ve released the news of the scandal. Not only that, but he wants me to give him the information and then he’ll decide how to proceed.

Jack: Sounds like he wants to change the terms of your agreement.

Kyle: And there’s no way I’m playing that game. I told him to reach out if he wants to go ahead with the original plan.

Jack: So, the ball is in tucker’s court.

Tucker: How did you come to this conclusion about kyle?

Audra: Um, he confessed it to me.

Tucker: When?

Audra: The timing doesn’t matter. But the point is kyle tried to get me to switch allegiances. To join him on what he claims is the winning side. Look, I won’t lie. I was tempted. You’ve been less than forthcoming about the details of your plan.

Tucker: Why tell me now then?

Audra: Because in spite of how frustrating you can be, I know you’ll be the one to come out on top. I’ve invested too much in you and our partnership to give up now.

Tucker: Yeah, you’re gonna have to do better than that.

Audra: I have more of a connection to you than I can ever have with kyle. I know you think I’ve fallen for kyle. I haven’T. And it won’t happen. My loyalty is here with you. Look, our relationship is twisted and fickle, but it’s probably the strongest connection I’ve ever had with anyone. So, if it’s you or him, look, it’ll always be you.

Tucker: I’m happy to hear that.

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Nikki: I sh

Nikki: I should have reached out to you sooner.

Seth: Hey, this is not about making you feel guilty, okay? The disease does enough of that already, right? This is just about me letting you know that I’m here for you. As your sponsor, it’s my job to help. And I just feel like you’ve been avoiding me. We both know what that’s a sign of.

Nikki: White-knuckling. Trying to do it alone.

Seth: Yeah. How’s that going?

Nikki: It works some days. But, um, others…

Seth: Like today?

Nikki: Yeah.

Seth: Okay. Come on, tell me.

Nikki: Well, um, my family has been very supportive, my husband especially, he– he’s always checking in on me. He practically never leaves my side.

Seth: Checks in or checks up?

Nikki: Well, today, it was more like hovering. I caught him going through my desk drawer and he said he needed a pen, but I know what he was looking for.

Seth: Did he find it?

Nikki: No.

Seth: ‘Cause it wasn’t there or because you’ve hidden it well?

Nikki: You know me too well.

Seth: [ Laughs ] No, I don’T. I– I know the disease well. Hey, I’ve been there, remember? I mean, listen, I have faltered so many times. And I– I didn’t need people to force alcohol on me. I– I was really good at doing that all by myself. But– but anyway, you know, about what victor didn’t find?

Nikki: Well, it was my, um– it was my office flask, but it– but it was empty. I swear.

Seth: Lying to me is not gonna help you.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] It’s just something that I’ve been keeping as a test to prove that I can say no to it, that it cannot control me anymore.

Seth: And that’s really the reason you keep it? Or that’s just the excuse you tell yourself?

Nikki: Oh, man. It is such a relief to talk to somebody who understands and has no judgment. You don’t see the worry in their eye.

[ Sighs ] My husband thinks I’m the strongest woman in the world.

Seth: Oh. That’s a lot to live up to.

Nikki: Tell me about it. But he has saved me so many times in the past. I owe him my life, really.

Seth: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Listen, man, I don’t have to tell you how dangerous it is to give anybody in your family that much power, right? You can’t do this for victor. You can’t even do this for your children. You– you have to do this for you.

Nikki: Thank you for reminding me.

Seth: No, and you don’t have to white-knuckle it. That’s what sponsors are for. And you can call me anytime you want, day or night.

Nikki: Thank you. I– I can get through this. I– I’ve done it before. I don’t know, there’s just something different about it this time, it’S… harder.

Seth: Well, maybe. But listen to me… you do not have to face this alone.

>Adam: I am totally committed to making this work. I mean, I’m not sure if nick feels the same way.

Nick: I will do my best to give adam the benefit of the doubt. I seriously hope he doesn’t do anything that makes me regret that decision.

Victor: Well, that’s a start. I certainly hope we can build on that. I have a task for both of you. I want you to draft a presentation that shows how we can fold the new acquisition into the existing newman corporate structure. There’s a meeting about that this afternoon.

Adam: Well, I can reach out, and reschedule for later this week, I know with everything–

Victor: No, you will not reschedule, son. I want you to come up with this presentation. After lunch, I shall review it.

Adam: I guess, we better get to work then.

Nick: Adam, I’ll catch up with you later. I need to talk to dad. It’s a personal matter.

Victor: See you after lunch.

Nick: I mean, you don’t seriously think this is gonna work. I mean, what happens when vic decides to come back, do we both get demoted back down to coos? Does one of us stay on as her number two? Have you seriously thought this through?

Victor: You don’t think I have? Your task is to get along with your brother, that’s all.

Nick: Yes, I– I will do my absolute best, I promise you. I hope you know, I’m only doing this for you.

Victor: And i appreciate that.

Nick: I can tell. I just hope adam doesn’t let you down again.

Victor: You know, that is not an option. Not for either of you. All right? Keep that in mind.

Audra: What’s wrong? Hm. Ashley. Of course.

Tucker: She said something to me the other day that I just can’t shake.

Audra: Dare I ask?

Tucker: She accused me of being physically violent during our fight in paris. Smashing a wine glass and throwing a chair.

Audra: That doesn’t sound like you. But then again, ashley gets to you in a way no one else does. Sounds like you caused quite a scene.

Tucker: I mean, it was a bit of a scene. And I stormed off, and a wine glass tipped over, and I may have shoved a chair out of the way when I left, but there were no violent actions.

Audra: Well, it obviously scared ashley. I mean, unless she’s exaggerating for effect?

Tucker: I don’t think so. I know when she’s playing games. She seems to genuinely believe that that’s how things went down.

Audra: You know, maybe you’re the one refusing to admit it. Because you’re hoping on some level that things didn’t get too ugly. That you can still salvage your marriage.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

[ Sighs ] I’m done.

[ Glass shatters ] Goodbye, ashley.

[ Ashley screams ] You go to hell! Don’t go anywhere. Hey, ashley, wait a minute. Hey, wait a minute.

Ashley: Don’t touch me. I have nothing to say to you.

Tucker: I don’t understand what’s going on. It’s like you’re fleeing just because I’m in the room.

Ashley: Exactly.

Tucker: How have we gotten to this point? Are you saying you’re afraid to be around me even in public?

Nick: All right, what are your ideas?

Adam: It is a strong company. Great leadership. In my opinion, it is undervalued.

Nick: That’s because it’s a relative newcomer to the field.

Adam: I say that we bring it under the umbrella of our real estate division, and we brand it as a boutique shop and we let them shine.

Nick: You can’t just bring a start-up into the newman fold, and expect it to be welcomed with open arms.

Adam: Okay, just because it isn’t a legacy company, and it doesn’t have the newman track record, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a lot to contribute. It’s accomplished a lot of great things. It’s innovative.

Nick: Interesting choice of word, I would have gone with “risky.”

Adam: I’d say entrepreneurial. They’re shaking things up.

Nick: Others would say destabilizing.

Adam: Why would you acquire them if you don’t believe in them?

Nick: I didn’t want to. I didn’t like the idea at all, but dad was pushing for it.

Adam: Are we talking about how you feel about the acquisition or me?

Nick: My feelings about both are strangely similar.

Adam: You just told dad that you were willing to give me a chance. But if this is how you’re gonna play this, you’re right, we’re doomed.

Nick: Maybe we just do our own presentations, and let the best man win.

Adam: We’re five minutes into this partnership, and you think we should run to dad to decide. Is that really how you want to play this?

Nick: You’re right. Sorry, I’m not even trying. That’s not fair or productive.

Adam: So, how about you take the giant chip off your shoulder and at least pretend that we can get along.

Nikki: You’re right. I have been avoiding you. In the past, I would always rely on dear friends to support my recovery.

Seth: Friends are great. But sponsors, we’re a different animal.

Nikki: No, I know. Maybe that’s why I waited so long to reach out to you, I– I was missing my friends.

[ Sighs ] They were always such a great help to me. Unfortunately, now they’ve both passed on. And I think I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do this again without them.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Nikki: Hi.

Victor: I didn’t realize you were meeting someone.

Nikki: Victor, this is seth.

Victor: Hello, seth.

Seth: Mr. Newman, it’s very good to meet you, I am nikki’s A.A. Sponsor.

Victor: I’ll be damned. You never mentioned him before.

Seth: Well, that’s probably because nikki takes anonymity very seriously, and what is said in the room, stays in the room.

Victor: Ah-ha. I hope that applies to you as well.

Nikki: Seth is very discreet.

Seth: The thing about being somebody’s sponsor is, it’s a great responsibility and it’s also very humbling. You know, I– I try to help where I can, you know, by butting into people’s lives where it seems appropriate. But usually I– I just like to give them freedom to make their own mistakes because that’s how we learn. Right? It’s progress, not perfection.

Victor: Oh, exactly. And I don’t anticipate any missteps now, do you, darling?

Kyle: Yeah, I left it to tucker to reach out, but I wouldn’t say that means he holds all the cards.

Jack: So follow up. Put some pressure on him to make a decision. If his deal with you is a no-go, we need to know that sooner rather than later.

Kyle: That’ll shake an answer out of him, only because the guy doesn’t like to be pushed.

Jack: Perhaps he is hesitant, because he is on to your act.

Kyle: Is that what this is about? You don’t think I’m capable of fooling tucker?

Jack: This is not a slight against you, put your ego aside. This family made a major move against a very powerful man. He thinks of you as an abbott, despite your supposed disillusionment. Look, as much as I hate to admit it, he is cunning. He is insightful. He’s also a sociopath and that is a very dangerous combination. With moderate to severe plaque psoriasis gonna see someone. Going to interrupt anymore. I’m sure you hav

Victor: Well, I’m not going to interrupt anymore. I’m sure you have important things to discuss.

Seth: Well, actually, I was just leaving, I think we covered all the main topics unless you wanted to continue?

Nikki: Oh, no, thank you. This has been very helpful.

Seth: All right, uh, mr. Newman, it was very nice to meet you, I’m a big fan of your wife’S.

Victor: Thank you very much. Nice meeting you.

Seth: You’ve got my number.

Nikki: I will use it.

Victor: How come you never mentioned that guy before?

Nikki: Well, as he said, anonymity is so important. He’s been my sponsor for a while. I– I feel comfortable with him. I trust him. And I just haven’t felt the need to reach out to him. Things have been going so well, until recent events.

Victor: But my baby, you felt the need to meet with him today. After you had assured me that everything was all right.

Nikki: What are you accusing me of?

Victor: [ Sighs ] You know, I adore you. But I’m saying that you haven’t been honest with me. Are you struggling more than you’re letting on?

Nick: That is on me. And if we come up with anything good, I’ll throw in a brownie.

Adam: Ooh, thank you.

Nick: You know, newman E. Ventures. Newman E. Ventures, it just doesn’t say anything to me. How about newman real ventures.

Adam: Newman real ventures?

Nick: Real ventures.

Adam: Uh, it has a nice ring to it. I’m sure that I could sell people on it.

Nick: There you go.

Adam: Yeah, I– I have another idea, and I don’t know that, uh, you’re gonna like it.

Nick: Try me.

Adam: Okay, our usual mo is we fold in companies, we look for redundancies, we cut staff.

Nick: Yeah.

Adam: Okay, what if instead, we guarantee two years in the boutique setup?

Nick: Hmm. I mean, that would come with a significant cost.

Adam: Or it’s an investment in a company whose assets we sought out. I mean, we bought them for a reason, why not–

Nick: Let them shine.

Adam: Mm-hmm. We lead with trust.

Nick: Trust? I like it. Looks like I owe you a brownie.

Kyle: I can handle tucker. I thought I convinced you of that.

Jack: Anyone who says they can handle tucker is setting themselves up for a fall. He is slippery. You need to stay on guard. We all do, look– look what just happened with ashley and me. We both considered his lack of a response to a media blitz as a sign of maybe him retreating.

Kyle: And I’m the one who set you straight.

Jack: Don’t make it wishful thinking on your part. You have to allow for the fact that he might be on to you. He might know you are working for our side.

Kyle: Is that a possibility? Sure, but I do not believe that’s the case, we have tucker backed into a corner. Dad, he is rattled about losing ashley. And we’ve landed a crippling blow with the smear campaign.

Jack: Which makes him all the more dangerous. Look, this man is operating on adrenaline and rage. Looking for a way to lash back at us.

Kyle: Yes, which is why we need to land the final knockout punch.

Jack: I’m just saying sometimes you need to change course, even if it’s a good plan.

Kyle: Dad, dad. Let me handle this. It has to work so our family can move on. So we can be done with tucker mccall once and for all.

Tucker: Have you convinced yourself that I was actually violent in paris?

Ashley: Please, don’t you dare try to gaslight me. That’s exactly what happened and you know it.

Tucker: No, it isn’T. Ashley, at the very least you’re misremembering or you’re for some reason–

Ashley: I know what you’re doing, tucker, you’re trying to minimize your rage, and your actions to let yourself off the hook.

Tucker: That’s not true.

Ashley: Well, one of us is wrong, and it’s not me.

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B&B Transcript Monday, January 8, 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024January 13, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Thomas: You’re putting me on notice? “As long as I live and breathe, you’ll never be with Hope.” Really? You think Hope deserves better than me?

Finn: She deserves a normal, stable relationship with a guy that she can trust and depend on.

Thomas: Hope trusts me.

Finn: Yeah. And I’m saying she shouldn’t.

Finn: What aren’t you telling me? No. Look, I– I understand that Thomas has done a lot of terrible things in the past, and even I wouldn’t have thought murder. Is your brother more dangerous than I realized?

Poppy: Your text said you were swamped. Too busy to get outta the office?

Luna: Um, yeah.

Poppy: Um, why do I feel like I’ve been lured into a trap?

Luna: Okay. So maybe I may have taken advantage of your maternal instincts a little bit.

Poppy: Okay. So you weren’t dying for a chai latte?

Luna: No. I am dying to know how your date went with Bill Spencer.

Poppy: It was lovely reconnecting with Bill.

Luna: Wait, so he was right? You two really did know each other?

Poppy: Mm. From years ago.

Luna: But he never forgot you.

Poppy: No, he thought he recognized me, and he did. You know, which isn’t surprising, given how many people I meet on the craft fair circuit.

Luna: Really? Bill Spencer doesn’t seem like a craft fair type.

Poppy: All right, fine. It was at a music festival. Okay. But– but decades ago, you know. Which reminds me, I’m setting up a booth at the farmer’s market in Malibu this weekend. Do you wanna help me? Like old times?

Luna: Wait, I thought you were gonna take a break after the holidays.

Poppy: Well, if you don’t want to–

Luna: No, no, no. I’d love to. Can RJ come with?

Poppy: Of course, he can. You really care about him.

Luna: Yeah. I could go on and on about RJ all night.

Poppy: You know what? Great idea. Let’s go to dinner and you can talk my ear off about him over enchiladas mole.

Luna: Ooh.

Poppy: Yes. What is it, honey?

Luna: Um… well, I think you’re gonna be having enchiladas without me. “Dinner in the salon. One hour. Can’t wait to see you.”

Poppy: Hm.

[ Luna laughs ]

RJ: Hey.

Zende: What do you want, RJ?

RJ: Listen, I just– I– I just want you to hear me out on something, okay?

Zende: Don’t you have some big important work to be doing with your father?

RJ: Come on. Really? Don’t– don’t be like that. I just, I came in here to tell you that I get it. I get it. I– I get that you wanted to be the one to work with my dad and finish Granddad’s line. And I’m telling you that you can still do that. We can all work together on this.

Zende: Oh, you’re inviting me to join your project.

RJ: I’m just saying that we’re all, you know, we’re– we could all work together. Why not? We– we all wanna honor Granddad, so let’s do that.

Zende: Okay, great. RJ, just tell me one thing. Does your dad need you to draw for him like Granddad did?

RJ: Do? No. What?

Zende: Because that’s what you are. You are a draftsman. I’m a designer.

Xander: I know it sounds crazy and I’m sure you don’t wanna believe that your brother-in-law’s capable of something like this, but Thomas, he’s… he’s not a good guy. You should be very careful with him.

Finn: You’re– you’re saying Thomas murdered somebody?

Thomas: I really wish you didn’t feel that way. I’ve proven for a long time that I’m not that person anymore. No one has to worry about Hope with me. No one has to protect Hope from me.

Finn: Are you sure about that, Thomas? Because the things that I’m hearing are making me wonder.

Thomas: I understand. But you’re not listening to what I’m saying. You’re not watching my actions. Look, Hope and I, we’ve– we’ve grown so much closer. We’re so much more connected than we were before. We’re really a couple. I’m looking forward to a relationship with her. She is my future.

Finn: You felt that way before, Thomas. She didn’t.

Thomas: I’m not a threat to Hope or to anyone. Not anymore. And I get it. Look, Xander’s coming in here and he’s telling you this story about Emma and her car accident, and it’s gotta trip you up. I get that. But remember who I am. I’m your kid’s uncle. We’re family, man. We should be on the same side. I– I really hope you can believe me. Don’t let Xander come in and drive a wedge between us. And please, please, do not drive a wedge between Hope and me.

Luna: Dinner in the salon.

Poppy: It’s very romantic. And being invited like this, so much sweeter than a text.

Luna: Yeah. Well, and that’s RJ making sure everything’s perfect. Oh, god. But the dinner’s gonna be like super fancy, too. I can’t show up like this.

Poppy: What? You look fantastic.

Luna: No, no. I’m dressed for work. Okay. This is like a let’s-go-and grab-burgers-after kind of outfit. It’s not a secret-note-through-the-door kind of outfit. What am I gonna wear? I don’t have time to go back home.

Poppy: Fortunately, you work at a fashion house.

RJ: I’m just trying to find some common ground here, Zende. That’s all I’m trying to do, man.

Zende: No, what you’re trying to do is make me feel okay with you finishing Granddad’s collection.

RJ: Yes. Obviously. And– and you’re not.

Zende: RJ, I support your interest in design. I think it’s great that you wanna be part of the family business. I know how much it means to Ridge and to Granddad, but this collection is different.

RJ: How is it different? Grand– Granddad said that I could handle this.

Zende: You were his assistant, not his protégé.

RJ: Oh, we’re gonna go back to this again? I thought you understood when you found out about Granddad’s condition, Zende.

Zende: Listen, his condition is the most important thing right now. Nothing is more important than Granddad’s recovery.

RJ: I agree with that. So, what could be better for him right now than seeing all of us pull together?

Zende: I did not understand why Granddad chose you to be on his team for the showdown. I didn’t know the whole story. Now, I do. But it doesn’t change the fact that you have been given more opportunity around here than everyone else. And we all know why. ‘Cause you are the golden child, Ridge, Jr.

Steffy: Xander isn’t as innocent as you think. He was part of the whole baby Beth lie.

Finn: So, you think he’s making these accusations against Thomas as payback?

Steffy: That’s exactly what I think. Look, what happened to Emma, it was terrible, but it was an accident. I will tell you it again. Thomas is not to blame, so drop it, okay?

Finn: I am not gonna debate this with you, Thomas.

Thomas: Well, we probably should ’cause you have it all wrong.

Finn: Okay. Look, I’m– I’m trying to figure out the truth.

Thomas: You’re not gonna get that from Xander.

Finn: Or from you. Am I, Thomas?

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Finn: You’re very smooth. You deflect my questions. But Xander didn’t come to my office to start trouble. He was stunned when he realized that I was married to Steffy and related to you.

Thomas: Xander’s wrong. His accusations are false. And Hope, she’s not some damsel in distress. She can make her own decisions about who is in her life.

Finn: And she’s making the wrong one with you.

RJ: I’m not gonna apologize to you because I’m Ridge and Brooke’s son, Zende.

Zende: You need to know what that means. The leg up it gives you.

RJ: I know the leg up that it gives me. I know how lucky I am. It was incredible, all the time I got to spend with Granddad. I’m not taking a single second of this for granted.

Zende: It’s not luck, RJ. It’s who you are.

RJ: Who I am? You are a Forrester, Zende. We’re both Forresters. What’s your argument?

Zende: You do not have the chops to work on a historic collection like this. That’s it.

RJ: Well, may– maybe I– I don’t, but I– I– I’ve learned a lot from Granddad. I learned hell of a lot from him. I– I–

Zende: Listen, you spent a few weeks learning from the master and now you feel entitled to help finish his collection? What am I saying? Entitled? Of course, you are. You are doing exactly what a Ridge Forrester does best. Flirting with the interns, camping out in the CEO office, walking around with your noses–

RJ: Stop it! You know what? I’ve been– I’ve been trying to see this from your side the whole time, and now, I’m done. Okay. Good luck, Zende. I have plans.

Poppy: This is the one.

Luna: You think?

Poppy: Mm-hmm.

Luna: Angela was nice enough to let me borrow it.

Poppy: You look stunning.

Luna: Well, I hope RJ feels the same way.

Poppy: You’re gonna take his breath away. RJ is one lucky guy.

Luna: Mom, I have never met anyone like RJ. I mean, he’s the most thoughtful, empathetic person ever. I mean, if he really cares about someone or something, you can tell. And he puts his heart into everything. I mean, his work and his family, but especially with his surprises. I’m talking chocolates, lunches, uh, flowers. He just, he pays attention to every detail.

Poppy: You two are having quite the effect on each other. The way you talk about him, you sound like a girl in love. Good for you. Enjoy it.

Luna: Mom, I’ve been waiting my entire life for a guy like RJ.

Thomas: Your timing of texting is excellent.

Steffy: Oh, I’m sorry. Why? Did I pull you away from something?

Thomas: No, I was just getting an earful from your husband.

Xander: Your assistant said I could come in.

Finn: Shut the door.

Xander: Thanks for seeing me again, Dr. Finnegan. To be honest, I wasn’t sure that you would.

Finn: Yeah, I was surprised. I thought our first meeting would be our last.

Xander: Right. Right. Sorry, it’s just, um, after seeing that picture and, you know, everything with Thomas, it just kinda freaked me out a little.

Finn: No, to be honest, what you told me about Thomas freaked me out, too.

Xander: So, you believe me?

Finn: Right now, I don’t know what to believe.

Xander: Because I– I mean, I’d understand if you– if you didn’t. I’m just some guy that walked into your office, told you something horrible about your family. But I– I promise I’m telling the truth.

Finn: Can you prove it?

Xander: Beyond reasonable doubt? No. Neither could the cops. I mean, that’s why Thomas isn’t in jail, but he should be. But Doctor, I’m telling you, Thomas is dangerous. And he’s responsible for Emma Barbara’s death.

RJ: Hi. Uh, where’s Granddad?

Nurse: Downstairs getting some tests.

RJ: Oh, okay. How’s, uh, how’s– how’s he doing? Is he– is he doing okay?

Nurse: Getting stronger every day.

RJ: Glad to hear it.

Nurse: If you can wait, I know he’d be happy to see you. You’re a wonderful grandson to visit so often.

Luna: Zende.

Zende: Hi.

Luna: Hi.

Zende: You look fantastic.

Luna: Thanks. Uh, have you seen RJ?

Zende: No, I haven’t.

Luna: Oh, I– I was supposed to meet him here.

Zende: Are you sure?

Luna: Yeah. He, uh, slipped me a note.

Zende: “Dinner in the salon. One hour. Can’t wait to see you.” I’m so glad you’re here, Luna. I’m really looking forward to our evening together.

Steffy: You were with Finn?

Thomas: Yeah. I overheard him bashing me to Hope.

Steffy: Bashing you.

Thomas: He told her that she hasn’t been herself lately. That I have been corrupting her, and that she’s just been lashing out since we’ve been together.

Steffy: You want me to disagree?

Thomas: Yeah. That’d be nice to have, you know, some family support.

Steffy: Well, I– I don’t think you’re corrupting Hope, but she’s changed. Finn isn’t wrong about that.

Thomas: He told Hope that she deserves a one-woman man, but not me. He looked her directly in the eyes and said that I’m not good enough for her. Especially after hearing Xander’s accusations against me.

Xander: I understand if you don’t wanna believe that Thomas is capable of murder and that you’re worried about Hope. I mean, you should be. It seems like she’s getting closer and closer with Thomas and… I’m sorry. Are they seriously in a relationship? You know, they’re– they’re working together. He’s– he’s the lead designer. Is that true?

Finn: No, I’m– I’m concerned, too.

Xander: Okay. Then tell me that you’ll listen to me. Emma was an innocent young woman with her whole life ahead of her until Thomas ran her off Mulholland Drive. He couldn’t risk Hope knowing the truth about Beth and was willing to do anything to make sure that Emma didn’t tell her that her child was alive.

Finn: Okay, Xander, understand that’s a very serious accusation.

Xander: Look, that’s why I’m back here, to make you– look, I don’t care if– if the investigation is over, okay? Thomas threatened me, and I know what he’s capable of. He’s capable of murder.

Thomas: Please, Steff, you may not wanna hear it, but I love Hope and I believe that she loves me, too. We could have a wonderful relationship together, and think about how amazing that would be for Douglas. He would love it so much. So please, talk to Finn. Convince him I’m not a threat. Don’t let him interfere in my relationship with Hope.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, January 8, 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024January 13, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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After hearing Finn tell Hope that she deserves better than him, Thomas tries to convince Finn that he’s not a bad person, but Finn doesn’t believe him.

Poppy stops by to see Luna, who’s happy to hear that her date with Bill went well. Luna gets a text that she thinks is from RJ, asking her to meet him in the salon. She borrows a Forrester dress from someone name Angela. Poppy can tell how much Luna loves RJ, so Luna gushes about how great he is.

RJ tries to get Zende to work with him and Ridge on Eric’s collection, but Zende accuses RJ of being the golden boy. He says RJ doesn’t have the experience or training to be getting such great design opportunities over him. RJ gives up after it’s clear that he’s not getting anywhere with Zende. He goes to visit Eric, who’s not in his room because he’s having tests. The nurse tells him that Eric is getting better every day.

Meanwhile, Luna goes to the salon and is stunned to find that Zende is there and has set up a romantic dinner for them.

Steffy keeps hearing her earlier argument with Finn in her head about how he thinks Thomas is dangerous. Thomas drops by to see her. He tells her about his run-in with Finn and asks her not to let Finn intefere with his relationship with Hope.

Meanwhile, Xander goes to see Finn again and tells him that, while he can’t prove it, he’s convinced that Thomas ran Emma off the road.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, January 8, 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024February 2, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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Victor appointed his sons, Nick and Adam, as co-CEOs, urging them to collaborate despite their differences. Meanwhile, Nikki struggled with sobriety, meeting with her new Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, Seth Morgan, to seek support. Ashley confronted Tucker about his past behavior, expressing fear over his temper, while he denied any wrongdoing. Audra revealed to Tucker that Kyle had been deceiving him, leading to a confrontation where Kyle punched Tucker. Elsewhere, Adam and Sally’s relationship intensified as they began to make love.

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B&B Short Recap Friday, January 5, 2024

Posted on January 6, 2024January 6, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Finn keeps telling Hope about how Xander accused Thomas of murdering Emma, and why he’s so concerned about her dating Thomas. She tells Finn that the police cleared Thomas of any wrongdoing. Finn explains to Hope how amazing she is and why he thinks that she can do way better than Thomas.

Meanwhile, Steffy fills Thomas in on what Xander said, as well. He thanks her for sticking up for him with Finn. They wonder why Xander is bringing all this up now. Thomas vows that no one will get in the way of his relationship with Hope.

Thomas goes to Finn’s office and hears part of his conversation with Hope. He then talks to Finn about it later, after Hope has left. He lays out how he’s changed and that Hope has forgiven him. He warns Finn not to come between him and Hope. Finn takes it as a threat. Finn tells him off, saying that he’s a bad person and shouldn’t be with Hope. Thomas warns him again.

Steffy mentions to Hope that Xander is back in town, so Hope tells her that she heard all about it from Finn. Steffy is surprised that Hope and Finn have been talking. Steffy tells her that with Xander going around spouting accusations, Thomas needs someone who is fully committed to him. Hope flashes back to Thomas asking her to marry him.

Ridge, Carter and Brooke talk about how good Eric looks now. Ridge is cautiously optimistic and still feeling guilty for not honoring Eric’s wishes. Carter talks about how much Eric has done for him, and Ridge repeats what Eric said not too long – that Carter is part of their family. Ridge changes the subject to Thomas and Hope. He thinks they should all let them be as the grownups that they are. Carter excuses himself. Brooke admits that Thomas is behaving better. Ridge is grateful for her support.

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Y&R Transcript Friday, January 5, 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024February 4, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Chance: Sharon. Where’d you go just now?

Sharon: Oh, my gosh. I must have dozed off for a minute.

Chance: Yeah.

Sharon: Did you change clothes? You look very dashing.

Chance: No, I’ve been in this suit all day.

Sharon: Really? No, I distinctly remember you were wearing a sweater and cords.

Summer: Hi. Sorry, I’m late.

Chance: Not really. Hi. Wow, look at you. You look amazing.

Summer: So do you. Hey, sharon. Are you ready to go?

Sharon: Am I ready to go where exactly?

Chance: Did you forget? We’re going to celebrate the deal you just finalized between kirsten incorporated and chancellor-winters.

Summer: Yeah, dad’s gonna meet us there. He just texted.

Billy: Good evening, everyone.

Summer: Hi.

Chance: Nice, man. Everything all set?

Billy: It’s gonna be a fantastic night. Kirsten’s technology combined with chancellor-winters content. Sure to be a success. Thank you to you sharon for suggesting that we join forces.

Summer: I don’t see dad here yet. I mean we can’t start the celebration without him. You two are half of it.

Sharon: Am I dreaming?

Chance: No, sharon. This is definitely your reality. ( ) Why did I keep missing out on this? Befoou wer

Summer: Look at you. Every inch the successful businessman. Leaving the police force was the best thing you could have possibly done for yourself. And you did it at the exact right moment.

Chance: Well, thanks to sharon. She was the one who encouraged me to shift gears when I was wrestling with the idea.

Billy: On behalf of chancellor-winters, thank you, sharon, for not only being brilliant, but also being an incredibly positive influence on us all. Here’s to sharon.

All: To sharon.

Summer: Oh, I see my mom. I’ll be right back.

Billy: And I have a little schmoozing to do, so you enjoy your evening because you deserve it.

Chance: That she does. I’ll check you later.

Billy: I’ll see you later.

Sharon: None of this is making any sense to me. Are you dating summer now? When did you and I stop?

Chance: Oh, wow. Sharon, I, uh… you and I haven’t been together for a while now. You said that I wanted more out of the relationship than you did. That you weren’t ready to fall in love. That you were doing me a favor.

Sharon: And did I do you a favor? Are you happy now?

Chance: I mean, I cared about you, sharon. It took me some time to get over you, but you made the right call. Especially now that I know that there’s really only one person for you. Don’t let him slip away again.

Phyllis: Buy the lady a drink.

Nick: I’m waiting for someone.

Phyllis: Who? Sharon? That’s not gonna work. Not again.

[ Nick sighing ]

Nick: Phyllis…

Phyllis: You’re never ever going to love her the way that she loves you. You have made that clear.

Nick: Oh, have I?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, you have. Over and over and over again. No matter how many times you get sucked into her orbit, you will never love her the way that she loves you. It’ll never last.

Sharon: I’m so glad I ran into you.

Mariah: A little bit confused, are we? Don’t know which way is up?

Sharon: I’m not sure what’s going on. I guess I’m in some dream. I’m just trying to go with the flow, but it’s all a bit disconcerting.

Mariah: Well, that’s because you’re letting it lead you. Take control of things.

Sharon: I have. I’m successful. After all these years, I finally found my niche.

Tessa: But your heart is still empty.

Your love

gets in the way

of the bad things

people say

my feet

were broken and bleeding

you washed my sins away

my heart needed dreaming

[ Tessa singing ]

Mariah: What tessa said really bothers you, doesn’t it?

Sharon: I knew she didn’t mean to upset me.

Mariah: No, of course not. She was just calling it as she sees it.

Sharon: My heart’s not empty. I’m fine. I’m happy. Just because I’m not ready to fall in love again. But look at everything I’ve been through. Nick has brought me a lot of joy, but he’s also caused me a lot of pain. I lost rey. And chance and I…

Mariah: What happened there?

Sharon: We’re just at different stages of our journey. I know what it’s like to be deeply in love, where nothing and no one else takes precedence. Chance has been married to his career for so long, he has yet to experience that.

Mariah: Even with abby, his job came first.

Sharon: Even though he and abby were not a match, chance is still gonna want to find that profound connection at some point. I had to let him go so that he could find it for himself.

Mariah: That is very noble of you.

Sharon: I wasn’t being noble, mariah. I was just being realistic. Chance made me feel really special. He was fun.

Tessa: So, he was just a distraction for you?

Adam: We’re all distractions for sharon. Sure, some more distracting than others, but there is only one life and love that is her destiny. And we all know who that is.

Sharon: I’m sick of hearing people tell me that nick is the one. Why does everyone think that? Do people not remember the many times that he cheated on me and broke my heart?

Adam: It seemed to mend itself pretty well considering how many times you went back.

Sharon: I loved that man with everything in me and it wasn’t enough.

Tessa: That’s really sad.

Adam: The two of you moved on from each other a few times and nothing ever seemed to stick.

Sharon: Nick was not my only love. I felt very passionately about rey. We had an amazing life. Cut short far too soon.

Adam: It was good. Sure. It was solid. It was safe emotionally. But was it really passionate? Was it wild and unbridled? I mean, even with me, there was more of a spark and I was by no means the love of your life.

Mariah: That’s for sure.

Adam: I was just your dark temptation. Your walk on the wild side and I accept that. Just as phyllis is the dark temptation for nick. But it’s not love. It’s something different and it has no staying power.

Tessa: He has a point.

Sharon: I feel like you’re all ganging up on me. I’m here to celebrate a new business. A successful business. That’s what I’m focused on now.

Chance: Sharon took a struggling business founded by a monster and she turned it into a vehicle for good. And now, it’s launched a joint venture with the powerhouse, chancellor-winters, represented tonight by myself and–

Billy: And yours truly. And the sky is the limit. So, let’s all put it together for sharon newman.

Sharon: Thank you. Thank you. That’s very kind.

Adam: Like mariah said, this is your dream, sharon. You can follow or you can lead.

Sharon: As you gentlemen both know, there is no such thing as a solo triumph. Success is always a joint effort born of collaboration. So… this celebration is for all of us.

Billy and chance: Cheers.

Sharon: Hear, hear.

Tessa: Finally

I found something

strong and steady

and I’m ready

for someone like you

Adam: Now’s your chance.

Sharon: To do what?

Adam: To make a clean getaway.

Tessa: I’m running

to someone great

who wants me to feel safe

Billy: Come with me.

Tessa: Finally I won’t let me moderate to severe plaque psoriasis symptoms define me…

Billy: Can I get you anything?

Sharon: I’m supposed to ask you that.

Billy: No, no, no. You are not waiting on anyone tonight because you are the star.

Sharon: Mm. I don’t know about that.

Billy: I do. I admire the hell out of you, sharon. I always have. Everything you set your mind to, you accomplish. You are a force of nature. Don’t ever forget that. You know, ever since you and your mother were left to fend for yourselves, you’ve had your fair share of struggles. Your boyfriend that left you once he found out that you were pregnant. Losing cassie and mariah without even knowing that you had twins. Cassie’s death. Adam’s head games, bipolar disorder, cancer. Rey. A good man dying far too young. Cameron kirsten and that whole nightmare.

Sharon: Oh, my god, please. Wow. Is that really all me?

Billy: Not to mention the heartache that nick has put you through all these years, but then again, that’s mostly phyllis’s fault. She is his achilles heel. I don’t know why, but he cannot say no to her.

Sharon: And boy, does she know it. She uses her sexuality as a weapon to get what she wants. Doesn’t matter who gets hurt. When nick and I were grieving cassie, it was nonstop agonizing pain. And phyllis could clearly see that, but she drew him away. In any case, even though we really needed to be together at that time as a family, fighting to heal over this tremendous loss. Phyllis knew all of that, but she pursued him anyway. And as for our son and me, nick was only too happy to find an oasis so that he could feel like himself again. You know, I don’t think I’ve ever forgiven either one of them for leaving me alone at a time like that.

Billy: Don’t think for a second that they don’t know how much that costs you and noah. Especially nick. I mean, that’s the reason why him and phyllis will never work, because of the guilt that he has. They have their fun. Then, it becomes work and then it’s done.

Sharon: I don’t want to talk about phyllis anymore.

Billy: Understood. Let me handle her.

[ Phyllis and nick laughing ] Phyllis, can you do me a favor? Can you pass me the deck of cards in your right hand, please? Would you like to join me outside and play a hand?

Phyllis: For some reason, yes, I do.

Nick: Dance with me.

Sharon: Do you remember the last time we tried to make a go of it?

Nick: That was like five years ago. You were at the altar, ready to say I do.

Sharon: And I made sure that everyone in that church knew exactly why the wedding wasn’t gonna happen.

Phyllis: Oh, a reenactment?

Billy: I think that’s a fantastic idea. Maybe even cathartic.

Nick: I’m game if you are.

Sharon: Come on.

Phyllis: Okay.

Sharon: I think I was standing somewhere around here with my wedding dress on. And you were–

Nick: Yeah. Somewhere like this, maybe.

Billy: And we were over here, the happy couple, although not for very long.

Phyllis: Hey. Ladies and gentlemen, sharon and nick’s fiasco of a wedding. On your mark, get set, go!

Nick: I’m so sorry. I never meant–

Sharon: What? For me to find out? Well, it’s too late now. Everybody knows.

Billy: You slept with nick?

Phyllis: Um, let’s not talk about this here. Let’s go outside and talk.

Sharon: What? Leaving so soon, phyllis? Why? The fun is just getting started.

Billy: You know, sharon’s got a point. Why go?

Phyllis: Well, because it’s a private matter.

Billy: No, it’s not a private matter at all anymore. I mean, why run off and be clandestine about it? Just so you can tell me how innocent you are? Don’t you want everyone to know that, phyllis?

Phyllis: I would just–

Billy: It didn’t happen, right? So just deny it.

Sharon: They lied to both of us, billy, and they thought they could get away with it. Well, they know better now.

Billy: When did this happen? Come on, phyllis, you’ve never been shy before. Just tell me, when were you with nick?

Phyllis: When we were broken up.

Billy: When we were broken up? That only lasted like a few days, phyllis. Wow, you move fast.

Sharon: Well, nick and I were only apart for one night and that’s all that took.

Nick: Come with me, please.

Billy: Let’s hear it for the bride. Thank you, sharon. You not only saved your life, but you saved mine too. This is really quite funny. While we were waiting for the festivities to start, I actually asked phyllis to marry me. I know. Funny, right? I mean, in all of that, that was happening. Right in that fraction of a moment where sharon was about to tell everyone about this dirty little secret between phyllis and nick. Well, I guess this isn’t the only wedding that’s not gonna happen. Thank you, sharon. I dodged a bullet.

Nick: We need to talk.

Sharon: Why? I already heard all of your pathetic excuses the first time you cheated on me with her. I don’t need to hear them again.

Billy: Actually, I would like to. This is my first rodeo here, so I would like some answers. Oh, come on. Really? Nothing? Okay. How about you, nick? Was this little tryst like a one-night stand thing or is this more of like an ongoing affair type thing?

Sharon: You know, I would like an answer to that too.

Billy: Well, come on, we’re all dying to hear.

Phyllis: It just happened once. And– and we regretted it right away.

Nick: All of that’s true. Now, can we please go talk somewhere?

Billy: Really? Do you think you’re gonna be able to talk yourself out of this, nick?

Sharon: No way in hell.

Phyllis: Why are you making a big scene out of this?

Sharon: Oh, are you embarrassed? I’m the one standing here in my wedding gown and you’re humiliated?

Billy: I would say that’s a yes.

Nick: Don’t listen to them, sharon, please. Please.

Sharon: Don’t touch me!

Phyllis: And scene.

Billy: Wow.

Nick: You know, that was really cool. I can’t believe how much I remembered of that.

Billy: It really was quite an unforgettable day.

Nick: Yeah.

Sharon: Thank you. You can go now.

Phyllis: Another hand?

Billy: My deal.

Nick: Well, that was…

Sharon: Instructive?

Nick: I’ve been a real jerk to you.

Sharon: At times. Why do we keep missing the mark? Why do things always fall apart?

Nick: I guess I haven’t found what I’m looking for.

Sharon: Have you ever in your entire life really known what that is?

Nick: Seems it’s always eluded me.

Sharon: You know what I think? There’s a part of you that’s always coveted the whole bad boy image. It’s probably the reason you detest adam so much. You envy how easy it is for him to be that person. The way he can lure a certain type of woman right in. Usually the insecure type who doesn’t think she deserves anything better. And billy can be that way too. Which is ironic, given that he covets being someone like you.

Nick: So then, who am I, really? You have any idea?

Sharon: You’re superman. Champion of all good. For some reason, it’s a role you’re conflicted about.

Nick: I suppose that’s fair.

Sharon: I never understood. Why not just embrace your goodness? What’s wrong with being a righteous man? Why do you have to follow someone like phyllis into the shadows?

Nick: Opposites attract.

Sharon: Opposites eventually cancel each other out and then you’re back at square one.

Nick: Okay. Well, then what next? Where does that leave me? Where does that leave us?

[ Phyllis and billy laughing ] I never meant to hurt you. It was never my intent.

Sharon: You just couldn’t help yourself?

Nick: Obviously not.

Sharon: Well, at least you’re honest.

Nick: I try to be.

Sharon: It’s one of your more endearing qualities.

Nick: I’m really happy with where we are, despite our history. You know, I’m content with that. I would never ask you for another chance.

Sharon: Would you take it if I did?

[ Phyllis and billy laughing ] I can’t even get a straight answer in my dream. Have you seen your father?

Summer: He was just here a minute ago.

Sharon: Maybe he’s avoiding me.

Summer: Why would you think that?

Sharon: He didn’t happen to leave with phyllis, did he?

Phyllis: Nope. Right here.

Summer: Sharon, why would you think that my dad is avoiding you?

Sharon: It’s just been a weird evening.

Summer: Look, I know that he has made so many mistakes throughout the years. I mean, haven’t we all? Don’t you think it’s time that you absolved him? I mean, for everything? Gave the poor guy a clean slate?

Sharon: What are you trying to do here?

Summer: Excuse me?

Sharon: Are you feeling a bit guilty around me because of chance, latching on to him so quickly after our breakup? So what? Now, you’re suggesting I try again with nick as a consolation prize?

Chance: Don’t put pressure on summer like that. When you had to know deep down that she and I were inching toward each other. Plus, you pushed me away. No harm, no foul.

Sharon: I didn’t think we were right for each other. I didn’t want to get in too deep.

Chance: Sharon. Are we talking about me or are we talking about nick? Because I don’t believe that you’ve given up on him just yet. You’re still trying to find yourself.

Sharon: Is that what I’m doing?

Chance: Remember sharon, the end is in the beginning.

[ Piano playing ]

Tessa: Your love

gets in the way

of the bad thing

people say

my feet

were broken and bleeding

you washed my sins away

my heart needed dreaming

finally

Tessa: Who knows

where we are going

the road might be

steep ahead

but you’ll always

have my hand

finally

[ Music stopping ]

[ Distant, loud laughter ]

Summer: Could I have everybody’s attention, please? We have an announcement to make. Chance has asked me to marry him!

Chance: And she said yes.

[ Clapping ]

Harrison: Hi, mommy.

Sharon: What is going on here? How is it that we all keep messing things up? Why can’t we just get it right?

Nick: Life isn’t supposed to be perfect, sharon. We just have to keep trying.

Sharon: Was it supposed to be you and me in the end, I mean? Is that what this is about?

Chance: Sharon.

Sharon: Oh, my gosh. Woo. Was I sleeping?

Chance: Yeah. It seemed like you needed it.

Sharon: Wow, um, I had the most bizarre dream.

Chance: Want to talk about it?

Sharon: Um, I think I wanna just keep it to myself for a little while. Sort through it.

Chance: Okay. All right. So, I’ve been thinking about our last conversation.

Sharon: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah. I told you I was happy with the way things are, that I’m right where I want to be.

Sharon: You regret that now?

Chance: Just the opposite, actually. You know, you asked me earlier if I was looking to fall in love and I realize now I didn’t give you much of an answer. It’s an important question. And I was a bit evasive.

Sharon: Well, I wasn’t fishing and I wasn’t trying to rush you. You have every right to take the amount of time that you need to figure that out.

Chance: Well, that’s just it, I don’t think I need any more time. I can give you an answer right now. And the truth is sharon, I am looking to fall in love. And I can definitely see myself doing that with you. Marlo thomas: My father founded saint jude children’s research hospital because he believed no child sh ould

Sharon: Wow. What an incredibly sweet thing to say. Um, I’m flattered that you feel that way about me.

Chance: Okay. Uh, not exactly the response I pictured, but…

Sharon: Well, chance, we’ve talked about this. You know, I– I really enjoy the time that we spend together, but I’m just not looking for anything serious or intense right now.

Chance: Why would you say that?

Sharon: Because I mean it. Falling in love is the last thing on my mind.

Chance: No disrespect, sharon, but I don’t buy it. I think you’re scared of getting hurt again and it’s totally understandable.

Sharon: Um, you know, like I said, I– I just have a lot going on in my life right now that takes priority over my love life.

Chance: If you say so.

Sharon: You don’t believe me?

Chance: No. I think you need to let your guard down. And keep your heart open to every possibility because you never know what life has in store for you.

Sharon: You should take your own advice.

Chance: I am. And this is what this is all about. When you’re with the right person, you just know.

Sharon: I’m not the woman of your dreams, chance. I don’t know that I ever will be.

Nick: What are you doing here all alone?

Summer: Ah. Just sitting, thinking. About life, love, and choices. Dad, why didn’t you and mom work out as a couple?

Nick: Uh, I guess we were more different than we were alike.

Summer: So, you didn’t have enough in common?

Nick: Mm. Might be part of it. There’s also temperament, personality, values. Maybe we wanted different things. Um, your mom and I had some amazing times together, but in the end, we didn’t have what it took to go the distance.

Summer: What about you and sally?

Nick: What is this? We going down the list of all my failed relationships?

Summer: No. No, I swear. I just, um, thinking about my life and, um, disappointments. Mistakes I’ve made. I thought maybe hearing someone else’s experience might help me gain some clarity.

Nick: Well, uh, sally… I honestly, I don’t know what went wrong. Obviously, there was adam, you know, he was relentless. What is it you’re trying to figure out, summer?

Summer: What about you and sharon? Why didn’t things work out between you two?

Nick: Okay. Finally an easy one. Um… things were great on a lot of levels with us, but I, of course, screwed that up. Plain and simple. It was all me. Um, I broke her heart far too many times and there was just no coming back from that.

Chance: How do you know what the woman of my dreams is like? I don’t even know. But what I do know is I can see a future with you sharon.

Sharon: But, I can’t see one with you. There’s so much more out there, for both of us. We’re both starting over fresh. Both on the threshold of a brand new career and I can’t tell you how excited I am about that. And I want that for you too. A new path to something wonderful and lasting and… I do want that for you, chance. You deserve the best of everything, including a woman who will love you with her whole heart and put you first.

Chance: It sounds like you’re breaking up with me.

[ Whooshing ]

Sharon: I guess I am.

Announcer: Next week on the young and the restless…

Adam: To us.

Sally: To us.

Cole: More beautiful than ever.

Ashley: Thank you. This is a face I never thought I’d see again. What brings you back to our fair city?

Nikki: I can’t go home. Victor, can’t see me.

Lauren: Okay. All right. Look, I have an idea.

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B&B Transcript Friday, January 5, 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024January 6, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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[dramatic music]

Hope: Okay, okay, I– just– just hold on– hold on a second. So, the fact that xander is even back in town is news enough, but that he is still making these accusations against thomas?

Finn: Look, xander seemed emotional to even talk about it, but you get why your relationship with thomas is so concerning for everyone who cares about you?

Hope: I just– I don’t understand why he’s coming back to town and bringing all this stuff up again.

Finn: Maybe because it’s true. Maybe thomas is responsible for emma barber’s death.

Thomas: Hold on. Xander said what?

Steffy: He told finn that you killed emma.

Thomas: Why would he do that? Why would he make these kind of accusations?

Steffy: I don’t know. I just wish they never had this conversation.

Thomas: What did you tell finn?

Steffy: I told finn that it wasn’t true. To forget what xander said. Never mention it again.

Brooke: Eric looked good.

Carter: Yeah, a little better every time we see him.

Brooke: Don’t you think, ridge?

Ridge: Yeah, sure. I don’t wanna get too excited. He’s not out of the woods yet. We don’t know. This– this procedure, we don’t know what it did. We don’t know how compromised dad might be and what kind of life I sentenced him to.

Carter: Ridge, I can’t even imagine. An intense responsibility was placed in your hands, but eric is hopefully on the mend.

Brooke: You did the right thing, ridge.

Ridge: Listen, obviously, I’m– I’m happy that he’s doing better. I– but I– I– we don’t– we don’t know who he’s gonna be when he comes back, when he– he crossed over to the other side, right? And maybe he saw mom, maybe he saw phoebe. I haven’t been able to talk to him about that and I don’t– maybe a part of him wanted to stay there.

Thomas: Now would be a good time to say thank you.

Steffy: To me? For what?

Thomas: We may not always agree, but… when we’re down in the trenches, you always have my back and that means the world to me.

Steffy: Well, I’m your sister. I’m always gonna be on your side.

Thomas: Even when I don’t deserve it?

Steffy: Stop. Please. You have done an incredible job working on yourself, remaking yourself. And yeah, have you made mistakes in the past? We all have. But you’re a good man. And look, what happened to emma, it was a tragic accident, but it was an accident. She lost control of her car. It wasn’t your fault.

Hope: I cared about emma a lot. We were friends. I felt responsible for her. She was my intern. She was young. She was full of promise and she left us too soon. And we all struggled with her loss, xander especially, but to keep blaming thomas?

Finn: You think xander is lying?

Hope: Xander took his theory to the police and they did a full investigation and they cleared thomas.

Finn: Yeah, that’s what steffy said.

Hope: Okay, so then why– why are you digging into this?

Finn: No, I’m not. This guy, xander, shows up at my office, and he clearly thinks thomas is guilty and that worries me, hope. I care about you. You didn’t live this strong,

Carter: Eric changed my life. Believed in me. He gave me opportunities I would’ve never had without him and I’m very thankful for the career, but most important is… he made me feel like family.

Ridge: Because you are family. Don’t ever doubt that.

Brooke: We’re lucky to be able to claim you.

Ridge: Speaking of family, this is important. We all gotta be on the same page.

Carter: About eric?

Ridge: About eric and… hope and thomas. I know you have your concerns, but–

Brooke: Of course, I have concerns. They’re valid.

Ridge: I have my reservations as well, but thomas has worked hard. He lost his way and now, he’s back and if hope and thomas want to have a relationship, they’re grown-ups. Let them have it.

Thomas: Okay, so what are the chances of xander showing up at finn’s office as a new patient?

Steffy: I know. It’s a crazy coincidence.

Thomas: You sure there wasn’t prior contact?

Steffy: That xander and finn knew each other? No. Finn had no idea who xander was.

Thomas: Okay, but maybe xander knew who finn was, right? Because it’s not exactly like you’re low profile.

Steffy: You think xander came back to pin emma’s death on you and used finn as a way to do it?

Thomas: It’s possible.

Steffy: Oh, my gosh. This is crazy.

Thomas: I know.

Steffy: I thought we’d put this all behind us.

Thomas: Obviously, xander hasn’T.

Steffy: Look, I– I tried to explain it to finn that xander knew about what happened with baby beth and he wanted to tell us, but you… you stopped him. And I think, maybe xander wants payback. Look, I– I know you’ve done dark things in the past, but I do not believe you would murder someone.

Thomas: Okay, but I’m gonna take a wild guess here and think that finn doesn’t think the same way that you do. I mean, he came in here, busted in and got in my face because you and I were arguing.

Steffy: Yeah, but he was just trying to be protective.

Thomas: You don’t need protection from me. And neither does hope. Look, I get why you’re worried about hope and me and our relationship, because you think that she could hurt me. And then, that could send me in a tailspin and put me in a bad way, but finn thinks the opposite. He thinks I could hurt hope, which is the last thing I’d ever do. I love her. I– I want the world for her. And no one, I mean no one, is gonna come between us.

Finn: Do you even realize what a remarkable woman you are? I’m a pretty good judge of ’em. I married one. My mother’s one. Oh, li, li. Not– definitely not sheila.

Hope: Yeah.

Finn: But look, the point is you’re amazing. You’re hope logan, founder of hope for the future, which is not only a kickass design house, but it’s this wonderful charitable organization that does so much good for people all around the world. I mean, who would’ve ever thought about combining the two.

Hope: Uh, it seemed– seemed obvious to me.

Finn: Well, that’s because you’re special. In all these years, you’ve worn your values and your principles out where everyone could see them and be inspired by them and emulate them. And this… detour to thomas? It’s not you.

[ Hope clearing her throat ]

Hope: I, uh… hate to break it to you, finn, but hope for the future, I mean, hope logan, this paragon of virtue, that’s not all I am. I’m also a woman and thomas reminds me of that.

Finn: I get it, okay? You’re rebelling against that image. I mean, against liam and the way he’s treated you, right? And then, there’s thomas. With his heart in his hand, he’s telling you everything you want to hear. You deserve better than him. And now, after hearing what xander had to say, that he might be responsible for the death of an innocent, young woman? Hope, he’s dangerous and you need to walk away.

Brooke: After everything that thomas has put hope through, you’re really asking me to ignore my reservations and support their relationship?

Ridge: Maybe not all of your reservations, but yeah, that’s what I’m asking you.

Carter: I don’t think I need to be here for this particular conversation.

Ridge: Carter, thanks for coming to the hospital.

Carter: Try and keep me away.

Ridge: What do you think?

Brooke: Hm. It’s not that simple. I’m concerned.

Ridge: I know you’re concerned, but what has thomas done lately? Has he mistreated hope in any way?

Brooke: No.

Ridge: Scared or made her feel afraid?

Brooke: Not that I know of.

Ridge: No, right? She seems pretty good. She seems happy doing what she thinks is right.

Brooke: Yes, but–

Ridge: But what? Thomas made mistakes. How hard does he have to work to get your trust back? How good does he have to be?

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: I will admit, he has been on his best behavior lately.

Ridge: Yeah. So, what do you say? Why don’t we give him a break? He’s a changed man. He’s good enough for your daughter.

Steffy: You looking for thomas?

Hope: Yes. Do you know where he is?

Steffy: We spoke earlier.

Hope: Okay, well, if you find him, uh, can you tell him to see me?

Steffy: Uh, hope. Hold up a sec. Look, I– I think you should know something. Um… xander avant is back in town.

Hope: I know.

Steffy: You do?

Hope: Yes. I found out from your husband, actually.

Steffy: You were with finn?

Hope: Well, he, um, seems to be worried about my relationship with your brother.

Finn: Yeah, I can stop by in the morning and take a look at her chart. And if her vitals are stable, we can release her. Okay, thanks.

[ Knock on door ] Thomas.

Thomas: I wanted you to have time to finish your call.

Finn: How long have you been standing outside my door?

Thomas: Long enough to hear your conversation with hope.

Finn: Okay, well, I’d appreciate you not lurking around listening in on my conversations.

Thomas: Well, I, uh… I actually came here to talk to you, brother-in-law to brother-in-law.

Finn: Um, okay. I’M… I’m listening.

[ Thomas sighing ]

Thomas: I’m a very lucky person. Hope opened her heart and found forgiveness for me somehow. And now, somehow, we’re together and I am so in love with her. I’m going to treat hope like the jewel that she is. Now, you are married to my sister, which makes you my family, whether you like that or not. And I feel like, as family, we should be able to get along. I think we can get along. Look, hope’s heart, it’s safe with me. That hasn’t always been the case. She knows that, you know that. You know my history. I was a hurt person and I hurt people, but as a doctor, you also understand that people who are hurt, they can be rehabilitated. They can be healed. I’m healed, finn. And finn, I– I do not want trouble between us, so don’t make trouble between us. Don’t put yourself between me and hope, understand?

Ridge: Every aspect of my life, I feel your love and your support. At this point, I count on it. How do you do that? How do you know when I need it?

Brooke: Because I pay attention and it’s not a chore because you are my favorite subject.

Ridge: Yeah? Hey. Think about what I said.

Brooke: I will.

Steffy: So, finn specifically asked you to come to his office?

Hope: Um, yep. He texted me that he wanted to see me.

Steffy: About thomas?

Hope: Well, yes. He is concerned about our relationship, like everyone else and warned me against it.

Steffy: Interesting.

Hope: Yes. And then, he brought up xander and that’s how I knew he was back in town.

Steffy: What exactly did finn say?

Hope: Well, just that xander made accusations against thomas and his involvement with emma and her death.

Steffy: Look, I– I really wish finn didn’t bring you into this and I’m sorry about that.

Hope: No. It’s, um, it’s not like it’s my first time hearing it. We all had to deal with that.

Steffy: It was awful about what happened to emma. I mean, she was such a sweet girl, but what happened to her was an accident. She lost control of her car and she drove off mulholland. The police investigation proved that.

Hope: You don’t have to convince me. I mean, yes, thomas has done many regrettable things in the past, but a murderer he is not.

Steffy: I’m really glad to hear that because I know that thomas has turned his life around. Look, if these, um, these false accusations come out about emma, if they do, he’s gonna need someone to be there for him, to have his back. So, it’s either you’re all the way in or you are all the way out. He needs someone there who truly loves him and is there for him.

Thomas: Hope logan… will you marry me?

Steffy: It’s the least my brother deserves after all the hard work he’s done on himself.

[ Hope inhaling shakily ]

Finn: Sounds like you’re threatening me, but you– you wouldn’t do that, right? Because you’re the new and improved thomas. If you think that I’m buying any of this, you’re mistaken.

Thomas: Wait, this is so antagonistic. We’re supposed to be brothers-in-law. Like what? Why can’t we just support each other, right? Look, I’ve made mistakes in the past, yes, but haven’t you made mistakes before?

Finn: Not like you. And your mistakes aren’t little blunders, thomas. You kept hope away from her daughter for months and I understand why a family wants to believe the best in each other and I get why steffy is so quick to defend you, but I see you clearly, thomas. You are unstable as ever and you need to stay away from hope. And, by the way, after learning what xander has to say, I’m concerned now, more than ever, because not only are you unstable, you’re dangerous. Emma barber died that night and xander’s convinced you killed her.

Thomas: The case was closed and I wasn’t charged for a reason.

Finn: But that doesn’t mean you weren’t guilty. What happened that night, thomas?

Thomas: Do me a favor, finn. Don’t mess with my family or my life and especially, don’t mess with my relationship with hope.

Finn: Or what? Are you gonna drive me off a cliff too? You might have them all fooled, thomas, but not me. Your father, your sister, I mean, even hope, they’ve all bought into this new and improved thomas, but I see right through it. I see the anger in your eyes and the hostility and this obsession that you call love. You still have issues, thomas. Serious issues. And you play it off as the good designer, the good father, the good boyfriend, but you are a bad person and hope is a decent, wonderful woman who is too good for you. And as long as I live and breathe, you will never be with hope. Ever.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, January 4, 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Recap written by Suzanne

Steffy and Finn discuss Thomas and whether he’s dangerous. They both think he’s wrong for Hope, but Finn is more worried than she is. Steffy defends Thomas, saying he didn’t kill Emma.

Thomas and Hope talk about how she turned down his proposal, but neither is upset about it. They kiss. She looks a little worried. Later, Thomas shows Steffy his designs. She tells him about Xander and what he said.

Meanwhile, Finn does some online research about Xander. Hope arrives at his request. He tells her that he’s even more worried about her being involved with Thomas. Hope is a bit tired of everyone bugging her about Thomas. He tells her about meeting Xander and how he accused Thomas of murder.

RJ and Luna talk about how she grew up without a father. She’s hoping that things work out with her mom and Bill. RJ teases her about getting ahead of herself.

Bill and Poppy have their date. He apologizes that he never phoned her all those years ago when they were together in San Francisco. He was focused on business and little else. Bill wonders how their lives would’ve been different if only he’d phoned her again. He admires her work on Forrester, and she’s very proud of her. Poppy mentions that Luna had a rough time growing up without a father and that her father never knew she was pregnant. Bill tells Poppy how beautiful she is, now and back when they danced over 20 years ago. He tells Poppy that he would like to see her again. They kiss.

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Y&R Transcript Thursday, January 4, 2024

Posted on January 4, 2024February 4, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Chance: Good morning.

Sharon and summer: Chance.

Sharon: Good morning.

Chance: What did I just walk in on?

Summer: Nothing. Nothing. We were talking about marchetti’s new fashion line that’s coming out soon. Uh, speaking of marchetti, I gotta get to work or else I’ll be late for a meeting.

Chance: Well, I, uh, I have a feeling that conversation wasn’t about fashion, was it.

Sharon: Why would you say that?

Chance: Well, I might not be a cop anymore, but I’m still enough of a detective to suspect that you guys were talking about me.

Claire: Victoria, how long have you been here?

Victoria: Not that long. How are you feeling?

Claire: I’m not sure how to answer that.

Nikki: Claire! What– what’s going on? Where am I? Oh, my god. No. No. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it! Get out of my head.

Audra: Nikki. Are you all right?

Sharon: Actually, we were talking about you. We were just singing your praises, talking about how handsome and charming you are.

Chance: Oh, yeah? Is that why you guys got real quiet and had some guilty looks on your face when I walked in?

Sharon: Well, we didn’t wanna feed any more fuel to that enormous ego of yours.

Chance: Mm. So, that’s your story? That’s what you’re sticking with?

Sharon: What? You don’t believe me?

Chance: No, I just got a totally different vibe when I walked in. Hey, I can take a hint. None of my business. I do appreciate the flattering cover story. Please feel free to tell me lies like that anytime you want.

Audra: Please don’t think I am being intrusive, but I know a little bit about your history, so I think I might have some idea of what you’re going through.

Nikki: Do you now?

Audra: You know, fighting alcoholism, it’s a never-ending war of temptation and willpower. I know how stress and trauma can have an effect on your ongoing fight.

Nikki: And how would you know this?

Audra: I lived on the battlefield with my father for a very, very long time. Until he lost the war.

Nikki: Oh, I’m so sorry. To lose your father in such a painful way.

Audra: He tried. We both did.

Nikki: It must be difficult sharing something so private from your past.

Audra: Yeah. I don’t want to make this about me. My point is that I understand if that’s part of what you’re going through. I know how difficult it can be. You know, the guilt, the fear, and the toll that can take on you and your family. So, if you ever need someone to talk to…

Claire: You brought me books?

Victoria: Yeah, I did. A couple of my favorites.

Claire: Were you reading to me from them when I was sleeping?

Victoria: No. No, I was just talking. It’s just an excuse to sit by you for a little while and ramble a bit. Or maybe if you heard my voice and you were dreaming, maybe that would bring you out of any nightmare you might be having.

Claire: Nothing can stop the nightmares. They’re waiting for me every time I close my eyes. Sometimes, even when I’m awake.

Victoria: So, is there anything you would want to talk about?

Claire: I was dreaming about the cabin. When nikki and jordan were fighting. In the dream, I– I shot my aunt and I killed her. In real life, I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t pull the trigger, but in the dream, it felt like I had no choice. Like it was all up to me to stop her.

Victoria: I’m so sorry that that’s what you have to go through when you’re trying to rest, but it does make sense.

Claire: That I become a killer?

Victoria: No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Not that. It’s just that maybe you– in your– your mind is trying to kill your connection to your aunt jordan, so that her hold over your life will be gone for good. Like sort of a release. It could be a positive sign.

Claire: Then, why do I feel so guilty about it?

Victoria: I don’t know. I imagine that you feel guilty about everything that’s happened. And it’s seeping into your dreams. But maybe this is your mind’s way of letting go. Getting beyond all the pain and the hurt. This is something that you could bring up at your next therapy session if you wanted to. I talked to your doctors. They’re really ready to help you. Have you had a chance to share anything with them yet? Are you starting to feel more comfortable here?

Claire: The only thing I feel is more and more frightened.

Summer: I still can’t believe that sally did all of this.

Daniel: Yeah. Is that your way of saying that you like it?

Summer: Well, you know, I’m, um, I’m just surprised, that’s all. It’s really modern, but still warm and inviting.

Daniel: Oh. Is that why you came over here? So you could critique my decor ’cause you know you saw all of this at christmas.

Summer: No, I, well, I wanted to say hi to you. I just, you know, I wanted to see you. I want to see lucy. I want to see how you guys were doing and how the break was going. If you guys are bonding and you know, doing winter activities.

Daniel: Okay. Okay, stop. Stop. What’s really going on?

Summer: Daniel, I just need a sane person to talk to. That’s it. And I– I just– I can’t talk to mom because I already know what her advice is. And it just– it doesn’t help me at all.

Daniel: Okay. So this is about chance, right?

Summer: Are you serious right now? Does everybody in this town know what I’m feeling without me saying it. I mean god, it’s embarrassing.

Daniel: No, I doubt everyone knows.

Summer: Oh, nice. So, you’re saying that most– most people know? Cool, cool. Yeah. You know what? That makes me feel a lot better. You’re the best brother ever. Thank you.

Daniel: You’re welcome.

Summer: I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t know what I’m doing. I– I– I mean, I– I am a ceo. I’m a– I’m a mom. I– I do deals. I handle contracts. I help with school craft projects. I’m busy. I don’t have time for this. I don’t have time to be tied in knots over some guy, especially not one that’s involved with somebody else.

Daniel: Well, if you’re looking for advice, you’re asking the wrong person because I don’t know what to tell you. I’m a little busy being tied up with my own emotional mess.

Summer: Your emotional mess? What does that mean? What’s going on with you? I mean, is it lily?

Daniel: You know, I’d rather not talk about it right now.

Summer: Really? ‘Cause I think that you do wanna talk about it because you were the one that brought it up. Come on, daniel. What else are siblings for? This, this right here, it’s a safe space.

Daniel: I think that heather might be trying to start something up between us. Romantically.

Summer: Oh.

Victoria: Claire, you’re safe now. There’s nothing to be afraid of anymore. Know jordan is never coming back for you.

Claire: Just the thought of her terrifies me. But there’s so much more that scares me. This place. My life. My thoughts and my feelings. Everything about me. I’ll never escape my past. And the nightmares, I feel like I’m never really gonna sleep again. And I’ll never feel normal. I’ll never feel safe.

Victoria: I know. I know it feels that way now. And sometimes, when you’re hurting, it’s hard to see past the pain. It feels like it’s gonna be like this forever, but it’s not going to be. You just need some time and rest and therapy. And cole and i will be here for you.

Claire: How? How could you? How is that even possible? My entire existence has been about hating the newmans. About getting back at you for what I thought you had done to me. Never in a million years did I imagine that my mom, my real mom, would be sitting here at my bedside, trying to make sure that I’m okay. This wasn’t part of the plan. And I– I don’t know what comes next. And I don’t know if I’m strong enough to face whatever that is.

Victoria: What? No. You have survived so much already. I know it doesn’t feel like it, but you have. And you know what? That strength, that means that you’re gonna get through to the other side of everything you’ve been through.

Claire: But I’m so tired and it’s so hard and I hate the therapy sessions. I dread them. I don’t like talking about jordan. I don’t like talking about my childhood, or the lake house, or the cabin. I just– I wish I could just forget it all. Erase it from my brain. Erase my entire life.

Victoria: Well, I understand that. But what happened happened. And I mean, you can’t change it. You know, you just have to accept it and understand that it’s not your fault. And you can have a normal life. You can get stronger and better. Even if you don’t believe it. You will find real happiness again, I know it.

Claire: What if I don’t deserve happiness? What if I don’t even deserve to get better?

Audra: Look, I don’t mean to push or prod, but I have been to many al-anon meetings, so I understand the process. I spent what felt like a lifetime recognizing the signs of someone trying to cover their urge to drink.

Nikki: Well, it’s very kind of you to try to reach out, but you have misread the situation.

Audra: Have I?

Nikki: My family and I have just been through a very traumatic experience and we are dealing witit as best we can, together. So you needn’t worry, we will be fine. Thank you for your concern.

Audra: Understood.

Victoria: Claire, of course, you deserve to get better. You deserve happiness. You’ve deserved it your entire life. Jordan took that away from you, so now we’re gonna take it back. And doing that means you cannot blame yourself for what happened. You were emotionally manipulated. You were– in the worst possible way.

Claire: Even so, I’m not a child. I know better. I know the difference between right and wrong. Kidnapping, poisoning, attempted murder. I followed jordan’s directions. I stood beside her. I could have called someone. I could have done something, but I didn’T. I went along with it all, willingly. What I did was wrong in a million ways.

Victoria: Okay. Yes, that’s true, but what choice did you have? I mean, come on, really? Jordan raised you to– to rely on her. To trust and to respect her. She groomed you to do those things.

Claire: She is still locked up, right? She hasn’t been released on bail or anything like that, has she?

Victoria: Yes. No, she is still in custody. And I hope she spends the rest of her miserable life there.

Claire: But what happens if she gets out somehow?

Victoria: I promise you, I’m not gonna let that happen. She is going to pay for what she did for the rest of her life. Far away from you and locked up away from the rest of us.

Claire: Us? How can you be so supportive? How can you be so comforting? How can you even stand to look at me?

Nikki: Well, um, I would like a sparkling water with lime, please. Thank you.

Daniel: Wow. Nothing? Really? Well, you know, I’m gonna take it from your reaction or I guess I should probably say your nonreaction that you do think it’s a possibility that heather might want something more than a friendship.

Summer: Daniel, why wouldn’t she want to rekindle things?

Daniel: Why would she?

Summer: I don’t know. To be happy again? To be in love? To put her family back together like she probably feels it always should have been? Don’t you kind of want to see if there’s still a spark between you two?

Daniel: You know, a lot has happened since savannah. We– we both moved on with new people. Me with lily and heather sees that every single day.

Summer: Yeah, but that doesn’t stop people from feeling their feelings and acting on it.

Daniel: Really? Because it seems to have stopped you from acting on your feelings with chance.

Summer: Chance was never mine to begin with.

Chance: So, how’s the business? All things set on go?

Sharon: It is coming along masterfully, if I do say so myself. The launch is set for next week.

Chance: I’ll get my suit cleaned. If I’m invited, that is?

Sharon: You would be on the vip list, if there were one. What about you? Are you still looking at working at chancellor-winters?

Chance: Yeah, yeah. My grandmother’s very eager for me to come on board. I had a couple of meetings with her about the job and the actual start dates. And I met with billy too who volunteered to be my mentor, of all people, so…

Sharon: Why do you say it like that?

Chance: Well, I don’t think that’s the best idea.

Sharon: Well, billy, you know, he has a lot of experience in the corporate world. He’s worked in the c-suites of the most prestigious corporations in this town.

Chance: That’s a good point. Still, I don’t know, I just don’t think I want his particular brand of business sense influencing how I approach this, you know? From what I hear, he’s not the guy I need to be taking advice from right off the bat.

Sharon: Speaking of right off the bat influences, um, I have a question for you.

Chance: Okay. Ask away.

Sharon: If you and I weren’t dating and summer asked you out, would you be interested? If your moderate to severe crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis symptoms are stopping you in your tracks… choose stelara from the start… and mo ve toward relief after the first dose… with injections every two months.

Summer: The difference is, chance and I, we have zero history together. We haven’t even been on a date. You and heather, you were happy together for a long time. And honestly, if you hadn’t screwed up, you would probably still be together now.

Daniel: Yeah. No, I know that. And I kicked myself for a long time thinking about what I did. I mean, do you want the same thing for yourself? If– if you really like chance, are you willing to just pass this opportunity up?

Summer: Look, yes, I’m interested in chance, but what I’m not going to do is chase after him when he’s still hanging out with sharon. I don’t even know if we would be compatible as a couple.

Daniel: Yeah. I mean, you’re right. You know, our situations are different. I just– I feel like heather should respect that I’m in a new place emotionally now. You know, we have both moved on with new people. And just because her relationship didn’t work out, lily and I, we’re doing just fine.

Summer: Well, have you told heather that?

Daniel: Absolutely.

Summer: Okay. Well, then give her a second. Let it sink in. Just because she made a move once doesn’t mean she’ll do it again.

Daniel: You think so?

Summer: Yes. If you actually told her that you’re not interested in going back, then I do think that she’ll accept it. As long as you’re not sending mixed messages, then you’re good. And that is why I am not gonna make a move on chance because I know the situation. I know that he is still doing whatever he’s doing with sharon.

Daniel: Yeah, you keep coming back to that.

Summer: To what? What? What?

Daniel: It just– it sounds to me like you’re making an excuse for why you can’t make a move on this guy that you really like. Look, let me guess. You talked to mom. What did mom say? Go for it? If you want it to do whatever it takes, right? Something like that?

Summer: Hm. You know our mom.

Daniel: Okay. So, it sounds like you want a second opinion, but I guess the question is, are you hoping that I’m gonna contradict what she told you? Or are you maybe secretly hoping that I’m going back up the advice that she gave you.

Chance: Where did that come from, hm? This have something to do with what you guys were talking about earlier?

Sharon: It’s just something that I’ve picked up on.

Chance: And what’s that?

Sharon: Well, I noticed that summer was very happy when she went to the concert with you the other night. She enjoyed that so much, she couldn’t stop talking about it. And I think it was more than just the music that she enjoyed.

Chance: Well, I think you might be reading a little too much into that. That was one of summer’s favorite bands.

Sharon: Then, how do you explain the way she lights up when you walk in the room? I think that summer has developed feelings for you.

Chance: And I think you’re reaching a bit, sharon. We’re nothing but friends.

Sharon: All right. Humor me then. If you and I were not going out, would you be interested in dating her?

Chance: I have no idea how to answer that question. I’ve never thought about it.

Sharon: Totally hypothetical.

Chance: Sharon, I have no idea. However, there is something I do know.

Sharon: What’s that?

Chance: That I’m dating you. I like what we have.

Sharon: Then, tell me, just what is it we have?

Nate: Nikki. How are you?

Nikki: Hello, nate.

Nate: I hope you’re not upset with me.

Nikki: Well, you did tell my husband that you thought I was drinking again, so I’m not real thrilled with you.

Nate: Okay. But was I wrong?

Victoria: Look at me, claire. You know something? Looking into your eyes is not difficult for me. It’s not. And supporting you, it’s even easier. And do you want to know why? Because I want what’s best for you. That’s the least that you deserve. Do you know something? The more that I get to know you, the more I’m around you, the more I witness all of this courage and strength that’s inside of you.

Claire: How can i believe that?

Victoria: You can believe it because it’s true. You saved my mother’s life. And for that, I’m gonna be forever grateful. And standing up to your aunt, that– that was a remarkable act of bravery. And you can trust me when I say, I am so proud of you.

Claire: And the lake house? I saw your faces when you looked at me. There was fear and anger. What I did and the way that you felt, it’s always gonna be in the back of my mind. And I can’t imagine it’s not gonna be in the back of yours too.

Victoria: No, it’s not. It’s not gonna be easy to forget, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not being honest with you right now. I have faith in you and the life that you can have. I know– I know that maybe it doesn’t seem that way now, but maybe that’s something that we can work on, together.

Claire: Maybe you can’t see it because the shock hasn’t worn off yet. You just found out that you have a grown daughter who you thought died all those years ago. When you realize that I’m not that sweet, innocent baby that was taken from you, you’ll see who I really am. You’ll realize that there’s– there’s nothing left. Just a horrible, broken person who tortured you and tried to kill you. When that happens, seeing that look in your eyes, it might just kill me.

Victoria: Claire, please don’t say that. Don’t even think it. I swear to you, your father and I would never look at you that way. Never.

Claire: That’s not a promise you can keep because you can’t predict the future.

Victoria: Well, neither can you. Don’t do this. Don’t shut us out. We just found you. I mean, give us a chance to get to know you.

Claire: I’m sorry. It’s too hard. Every time I see you and cole, I just get this– just this knot in the pit of my stomach bracing for when you hate me again. Your baby died. Your baby eve died that day that she was taken from the hospital. Claire is someone else. Angry and alone. Rejected and abandoned and… I don’t know how I get past that.

Victoria: Look, I know it’s not gonna be easy, okay? But you have to know, you have to know that you’re not in this alone. We’re there with you. And we’ll– we’ll get through it, no matter how long it takes. We’ll just– we’ll get through it, together.

Claire: I’m not strong or brave like you think I am. These things that you think I can do, I just– I can’T. You will always be the parents that abandoned me. And I’m always gonna be the person who tortured you and your family.

Victoria: I don’t think that. I don’t think that and neither should you.

Claire: Please, go. And never come back.

Victoria: I should just– I should let you rest. I– I shouldn’t have come by.

Claire: You’re not listening.

Victoria: I should’ve… look, claire, I think we just need to take this one–

Claire: Just go! Leave! Okay? And do not come back! I’m gonna tell them not to let you visit, okay? This is it.

Victoria: Claire, please. Don’t do this. Let me in. Let me– please let me help you through this. Please.

Nate: Nikki, I alerted victor out of nothing other than concern for you. It wasn’t about malice or any kind of retaliation for letting me go from newman. It was just a doctor’s healing instinct. I guess it’s something you never lose.

Nikki: Well, I do appreciate that. Uh, it’s just that we have had a few family difficulties lately. I’m not going to get into details, but suffice it to say that my family is aware and supportive of my journey. And I am concerned about them as well.

Nate: I’m certainly sorry to hear that. Look, if there’s anything I can do–

Nikki: Thank you, but, uh, we will be fine. There’s no need for you to worry any longer. We will take care of it, together.

Nate: Okay. And um, stay strong and take care of yourself.

Summer: I don’t know what kind of advice I want. That’s why I’m here. But I am sick of dancing around it. I’m sick of feeling confused and I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried distracting myself. Like throwing myself into marchetti and focusing on harrison and doing all those things and– every time I see chance, all of the feelings and– and the questions just creep back in.

Daniel: Well, it sounds like you caught yourself a hard case of infatuation.

Summer: And honestly, I can’t help but wonder if it does go both ways.

Daniel: Well, then my next question is, do you have any reason to think that he and sharon are not happy?

Chance: You think something’s going on between summer and me?

Sharon: No. No, of course not. I– I think I know you better than that.

Chance: What is it? Then why all the questions? Do you think I’m developing feelings for summer?

Sharon: Well, I guess I couldn’t blame you if you did. She’s a beautiful, smart, successful woman.

Chance: And so are you. If not more so.

Sharon: Well, thank you for saying that. But this isn’t about me being insecure or jealous.

Chance: Okay. Then, what’s it about? If I didn’t know any better, it almost feels like you’re trying to provoke some kind of response out of me so you can make a move. Is this your sneaky way of ending things between us?

Sharon: No, that is not what I’m doing at all. Trust me, chance, I adore spending time with you. All of that charm and passion rolled into one sexy package.

Chance: You have a pretty sexy package too.

Sharon: But, I have to be honest with you. I’m not really looking for a serious relationship right now. I’ve just been through a lot in the last few years and I finally feel like my life is settling down and I just love the way that it is right now.

Chance: Well, I hope I haven’t given you the impression that I’m pushing for anything because I’m perfectly happy with the way things are.

Sharon: Okay. Good. Because I feel the same way. But, I know you have a big heart to share and I know that your last relationship got cut short, so it would only be natural that you’re still on the path of trying to find that one big love. And the last thing that I wanna do is lead you on or hold you back.

Chance: Hey, stop. I need you to understand that I am right where I want to be, doing exactly what I want to do, with you.

Summer: They seem pretty happy whenever I see them together, but I actually had this very strange conversation with sharon earlier today about all of this.

Daniel: What?

Summer: Yeah. I– I– I don’t want to get into it, but she basically said that– that they’re kind of just hanging out and having fun. And I got the impression that they hadn’t even discussed any type of future together.

Daniel: Wow. I mean, that sounds a lot like where things stand with me and lily.

Summer: Okay. Well, then that’s why heather thought that she could test the waters with you. And you know what? Screw it. I– I’m gonna do the same with chance.

Nikki: These numbers look good. Let finance know the project is approved.

Audra: All right.

Victoria: I’m sorry to interrupt, but I need to speak with my mother, privately.

Audra: Yeah, of course. Excuse me.

Nikki: Hi, darling. Is everything all right? You look– you look a little anxious.

Victoria: First of all, mom, how are you feeling? Are you sure that you’re ready to be back here at work?

Nikki: Well, I thought that I was. I thought the office would be a good distraction.

Victoria: Did something happen?

Nikki: I almost drank earlier. I– I got very overwhelmed and thought that I couldn’t go another moment without it.

Victoria: You said almost.

Nikki: Well, I consider it a small victory that I was able to stop, but victoria, it was so close.

Victoria: Thank god. That really took a lot of courage.

Nikki: Oddly enough, it was nate who pulled me back.

Victoria: Nate? I don’t understand? How did that happen?

Nikki: I ran into him at society. I don’t think he knew I was about to take a drink or maybe he did. I don’t know. Have you had any recent contact with him?

Victoria: No, not with everything that’s been going on. Besides, I don’t think he’s over being angry at me.

Nikki: Well, he didn’t seem angry at all. In fact, he seemed genuinely concerned for my well-being.

Victoria: Well, that’s not surprising. Despite what dad thinks of him, he is a very kind and compassionate man.

Nikki: Darling, what is it?

Victoria: It’s claire. I feel like maybe I’m losing my connection with her before it had a chance to grow. Mom, I’m scared. I’m scared that I might be losing her again, but this time forever.

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B&B Transcript Thursday, January 4, 2024

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Steffy: I still can’t believe it. I mean, what are the odds that he chooses you as his doctor? In all of L.A.? Do you think he came back here to stir up trouble?

Finn: For thomas.

Steffy: Well, could you think of another reason that he’d bring up emma’s death? Accuse my brother of murder?

Finn: I actually kinda had to pull it out of the guy.

Steffy: Well, when you did, xander didn’t hold back, right? He said that my brother is responsible for emma’s death. But he wasn’t, finn.

Thomas: Sure you don’t wanna change your mind? You’re allowed to reconsider. But not this time.

Hope: I’m sorry.

Thomas: No, I’m not. At least you didn’t throw the ring in my face. I’m serious! I just wanna be with you, so I can wait.

Rj: Hey, luna, can you hand me that sketch? Luna?

Luna: What? Oh. Sorry, I was just thinking about my mom.

Rj: Well, what are you– are you thinking about how the date’s going?

Luna: Look, I realize that bill spencer is not your favorite person.

Rj: Yeah, that’s– that’s putting it mildly.

Luna: Okay. But, my mom hasn’t had a man in her life in a really long time. So, who knows? Maybe bill could be the one.

Rj: The one?

Luna: Who changes her life forever.

Bill: I’m right, aren’t I?

Poppy: About what?

Bill: San francisco. Golden gate music fest. I realize it was a long time ago.

Poppy: Yes, bill. I remember. It was a wonderful night. One that I haven’t forgotten. Or ever will.

Rj: Wow. So, you’re expecting a lot from a first date.

Luna: No. It’s only if bill really does turn out to be the one.

Rj: The– the one who sweeps her mom off her feet?

Luna: Yeah. I mean, stranger things have happened.

Rj: Yeah. Especially when bill spencer’s involved.

Luna: Wait. What do you mean?

Rj: Let’s– let’s just say that he has quite, uh… a history with the ladies.

Luna: Should– should I be worried? Should my mom be?

Bill: I don’t know. I mean, I think that she can handle herself, but I don’t know her that well, so.

Luna: When it comes to my mom and men, I’ve always felt bad that my dad was never in the picture. I mean, not just for me, but… for my mom as well.

Bill: Thank you. So, you do realize I’ve got a million questions.

Poppy: That many?

Bill: All right. Maybe half a million. What’s that?

Poppy: Fortification. For all the intense questioning.

Bill: This is a date, all right? It’s not gonna be a cross examination.

Poppy: I’m joking. Hey, but this is all natural. It is guaranteed to put a smile on my face.

Bill: Fair enough.

Poppy: Can i admit something?

Bill: Sure.

Poppy: I was a little nervous about this date of ours and this will just take the edge off a little, much like your scotch.

Bill: So, back to that night all those years ago.

Poppy: Hm.

Bill: A chance encounter that turned into something more.

Poppy: Well, I don’t wanna put you on the spot, but I never heard from you again. You never called.

Bill: I meant to. I really did. It’s just that… after the festival, it was– it was back to work. Uh, at that time of my life, I was all about building my company into what it is today. You might even call it an obsession. I had no room in my life for anything else. And if that’s– that’s a lame excuse, I know.

Poppy: No, it isn’T. You had a life to live and so did I.

Bill: You’re very sweet to let me off the hook, but I am sorry, poppy. More than you know.

Thomas: You may not be wearing the engagement ring on your finger, but I think it’s wonderful right where it is, next to your heart. It’s kinda where it belongs. And in the mean time, I’ll keep reminding you how happy I can make you.

Hope: I am happy.

Thomas: I know, yeah. I am too, but think about how much happier we’ll be if we were like husband and wife and stuff. I’m not gonna push. I’m sorry. I’m not pushing. Uh, I know that you are not ready to marry me. Yet.

Steffy: Thomas is my brother. You need to support him.

Finn: Baby, I want to, but we can’t just ignore xander’s accusation.

Steffy: Xander isn’t as innocent as you think. He was part of the whole baby beth lie.

Finn: So, you think he’s making his accusations against thomas as payback?

Steffy: That’s exactly what I think. Look, what happened to emma, it was awful, but that accident wasn’t because of my brother.

Finn: So, you believe your brother?

Steffy: Yes. And the police.

Finn: Police?

Steffy: Xander went to the police and the police determined that it was reckless driving. It wasn’t thomas’ fault. Look, I didn’t say anything to you because there was already so many things stacked up against thomas in the past, but thomas didn’t do what xander said. You’re my husband, finn. You need to understand that.

Luna: I think bill seems like a nice enough guy. I know, I know. I know you’re not the biggest fan of him, but he is very successful and larger than life.

Rj: Is that your mom’s type?

Luna: I don’t know what my mom’s type is actually, but if bill and my mom’s paths really did cross years ago like bill thinks, I don’t know. Maybe he is her type after all.

Bill: Li never told you.

Poppy: You saved her from this horrible sheila woman? No, I had no idea. I mean, that’s amazing. My family and I owe you a lot.

Bill: Oh, no, no, no. You don’t owe me at all. The fact is, I owe you an apology. Look, I– I meant what I said. The impact you had on me all those years ago… and– and look at you. That same glowing, effervescent, free-spirited beauty. If I picked up the phone back then, who knows how different our lives could’ve been.

Thomas: I’m sorry that my proposal caught you off guard.

Hope: I hate to disappoint you.

Thomas: You didn’t disappoint me. I get it. You just– you couldn’t accept. You’re not ready to commit to me or to anyone. That’s okay. But when you are, and in the meantime, you’ll know, you’ll always know, that you are the only woman for me.

Steffy: You’re worried about my brother? Well, so am I. But not about what xander said. I’m worried that hope is using him. And if she ends it with thomas, like this could be really devastating for him.

Finn: Yeah, I agree. It could be a breaking point, but as concerned as I am for thomas, I mean, I’m even more concerned for hope. I– I’m sorry, honey, but I still think that thomas has issues. Hope needs to be protected.

Steffy: So, you’re taking hope’s side?

Finn: I’m not taking anyone’s side. Yes, thomas is family. He’s your brother. But, that doesn’t negate or forgive him for what he did to hope. Keeping baby beth from her, perpetuating the lie that she died during child birth. These are cruel things.

Steffy: So many people suffered. Hope suffered. I suffered. Yes, I adopted a child, not knowing it was hope’s baby.

Finn: Yes, exactly. He put you through hell because he didn’t come forward and tell you what he knew. And now, these accusations from xander–

Steffy: That’s exactly what they are. They are accusations. That’s all they are. He’s just trying to get back at thomas because he got axed from forrester, from our family, from thomas.

Finn: He’s convinced that thomas is responsible for emma barber’s death.

Steffy: That is not true. It was a tragic accident. I– I– I can’t believe we’re talking about this again.

Finn: No one in your family mentions it.

Steffy: It doesn’t mean we’re not haunted by it. Look, what happened to emma, it was terrible, but it was an accident. I will tell you it again, thomas is not to blame. It wasn’t his fault. So, drop it, okay? Please, baby, just drop it. I can’T. Woma

Rj: It must’ve been hard growing up without a father. I mean, you said that’s all you’ve ever known, right?

Luna: Yeah, it’s always just my mom and me. I mean, it’s not like my dad was in my life and he walked out on us, never to return.

Rj: Can’t miss what you’ve never known.

Luna: Yeah. Something like that. Though, I do have to confess, when I was younger, I did think about him a lot. Like, who he was.

Rj: Has poppy ever talked about him? Mentioned a name? Nothing?

Luna: Nope. All she’s ever said was that I was made from love.

Bill: So, I was doing a little poking around the forrester creations website.

Poppy: Hm?

Bill: Very impressed with luna.

Poppy: Thank you. I’m really proud of her.

Bill: Well, you should be. She’s making the most of her internship and that speaks well of her.

Poppy: Luna adores fashion. You know, it’s been her dream ever since she was little. To be a part of that world. She worked really hard to get there.

Bill: Well, they’re lucky to have her.

Poppy: Well, I’m just thrilled that she’s happy. Especially since she didn’t have the easiest childhood.

Bill: How’s that?

Poppy: Well, her father wasn’t in her life.

Bill: Oh. I– I’m sorry to hear that. Guy’s gotta be a total jerk.

Poppy: No, he isn’T. He never knew I was pregnant.

Bill: So, luna has no idea who her father is?

Poppy: Mm-mm. Nope.

Bill: But you do?

Poppy: All right. You’re getting kind of personal. We haven’t seen each other in 20 years.

Bill: Ah, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to pry. It’s just that, luna is really exceptional. Any man would be proud to call her his daughter.

Thomas: Hope for the future put on hold didn’t slow me down. What do you think?

Steffy: I think it’s nice.

Thomas: It’s nice. That’s all you have to say? Really?

Steffy: Actually, I have a lot more to say.

Thomas: Oh, no. This isn’t about hope and me, is it?

Steffy: No. It’s about xander. Xander avant.

Hope: Hi. I got your text. You wanted to see me?

Finn: Yeah. Thanks for coming.

Hope: So, I’m going to guess that this is about thomas.

Finn: Yeah. I’m worried more than ever about your involvement with him.

Luna: Imagine, bill spencer, a man from my mom’s past, could possibly be her future. I mean, wouldn’t that be surprising?

Rj: Anything is possible, I suppose.

Luna: Look, I’m not trying to play matchmaker, but if something really came of this and they really hit it off and somehow got involved?

Rj: Luna, it’s their first date and you’re hearing wedding bells. Come on.

Luna: No, no. Stop. Stop. I guess it’s just the romantic in me, but.

Rj: Ah.

Luna: I love happy endings and maybe, bill spencer could be the one to give my mom one, after all this time.

Bill: You are a very beautiful woman.

Poppy: Thank you.

Bill: As beautiful now as you were then. I just remember watching you dancing to the music and you were just so into it. I mean, the look on your face, the way your– your body moved, just so free and uninhibited. It was like nothing else mattered but that moment in time.

Poppy: My life was so different back then. I was so carefree, before I became a mother.

Bill: I still can’t believe you have a daughter luna’s age. I swear, I never forgot about you. In case you’re wondering, I would really like to see you again, poppy.

Thomas: Wow, talk about a small world in a very large city. Wasn’t xander in london?

Steffy: He was in london. Now, he’s back in L.A. He showed up at finn’s office and he freaked out when he found out that I was his wife.

Thomas: Oh, wow. I mean, I guess there’s no surprise there. His tenure at forrester didn’t exactly end well. Dad let him go.

Steffy: Yeah, part of that was because of the whole baby beth lie.

Thomas: Okay, so why are you bringing this up? So, finn saw xander as a patient. It’s no big deal.

Steffy: It is a big deal, thomas. He and emma were close and he hasn’t forgotten about what happened on mulholland. You and I know what happened to emma, it was an accident, but xander doesn’t think that. He told finn that he thinks you’re responsible for emma’s death.

Hope: While I appreciate the concern, finn, it is misplaced. There is nothing to worry about with thomas, as I have told steffy, as I have told everyone else over and over and–

Finn: I realize that and while steffy’s worried about her brother, I’m worried about you.

Hope: Okay, well, that’s– that’s sweet, but it’s unnecessary. I mean, I know better than anyone how much thomas has changed, so.

Finn: Are you sure about that, hope? Because I learned something pretty shocking today.

Hope: About thomas?

Finn: I, um, I saw a new patient and when he saw our wedding photo, he– he freaked out and he couldn’t believe that I was married to steffy forrester.

Hope: Well, I am sure that that was just a mistake or that he’s a fan. I mean, steffy has many fans.

Finn: No, he is not– he is not– he’s definitely not a fan. He’s a former employee of forrester. Does the name xander avant ring any bells?

Hope: You saw xander?

Finn: Yeah, and he made a pretty shocking statement. And I– I told steffy and she seemed to already know and I’m sensing that you do too. And yeah, it goes all the way back to one of the darkest chapters of your life, when your baby was stolen and you and liam thought that she was dead, and look– look, I’m really sorry to be– I’m bringing all this up, but I really wish I didn’t have to. I wish I could just forget what xander told me, but given the things thomas has done in the past… and look, I mean, steffy, she– she believes in thomas. He’s her brother, after all, but when xander accuses thomas of murder, now do you understand why I’m so concerned about you?

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Steffy gives Finn some history about Xander and why he hates Thomas. She defends Thomas, saying he’s not a murderer, but Finn isn’t convinced. Steffy just worries about how Thomas will react if Hope breaks up with him.

Liam and Bill are at Il Giardino. Liam doesn’t understand why Bill keeps going there, when Sheila works there. Bill wants to keep an eye on her. He tells Liam to leave because he has a date with Poppy.

Poppy is with RJ Liam and Luna. Luna is excited that her mom is dating Bill. RJ doesn’t like Bill, so he thinks it’s a bad idea. Later, Bill and Poppy meet up at Il Giardino. He tells her that he looked her and Luna up on social media, and he remembered that they met at the Golden Gate Music Fest over 20 years ago, and then they danced and talked for hours.

Thomas and Hope discuss the fact that she turned down his proposal. He tells her that he can wait for her. They both agree not to tell anyone yet about the proposal.

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Xander warns Finn that Thomas isn’t a good person because he murdered Emma. After Steffy fills Finn in on Xander’s past, he tells her what Xander told him about Thomas. He clearly doesn’t trust Thomas.

Steffy tells Ridge that Hope is just using Thomas. She hopes that they’re not going to get serious. Brooke agrees with her, for once. They speak briefly about Eric, who’s improving slowly. Ridge points out that Brooke is acting a little bit like Stephanie did about their relationship. Ridge isn’t so sure that Thomas and Hope won’t be good together.

Thomas brings out a ring and proposes to Hope, who turns him down because she’s not ready yet. Thomas insists that she keep his ring on a chain around her neck.

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Posted on January 3, 2024January 4, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Steffy: I don’t know what Xander Avant tried to tell you, but I think he’s wrong.

Finn: He– he accused your brother of murder. She was a Forrester intern. Emma Barber.

Steffy: What?

Finn: Wait, do you know about this?

Steffy: I knew that Emma died in a car accident, Finn. It wasn’t murder.

Finn: Well, Xander seems pretty convinced.

Steffy: Oh, my God.

Finn: What aren’t you telling me?

Steffy: Well–

Finn: No, look, I– I understand that Thomas has done a lot of terrible things in the past and even I wouldn’t have thought… murder. Is your brother more dangerous than I realized?

Thomas: You may not be able to wear this ring on your finger just yet. But in the meantime, it’s exactly where it belongs. Right next to your heart.

Hope: Maybe… someday I will say yes. But right now, I just… I’m not ready for that level of commitment, and… I hope you can understand.

Liam: So here’s what I don’t understand… all the restaurants in L.A… Why do you put yourself in a position to run into Sheila?

Bill: Because I want that degenerate to know that I’m keeping tabs on her. Dollar Bill is always watching, just waiting for her to slip up.

Liam: Oh. Nice. Well, it seems like you’re out of luck today because Hollis said that she and Deacon won’t be in, so…

Bill: I’ll give her twice as much grief next time.

Liam: [ Chuckling ] Fair enough.

Bill: Thank you.

Liam: Uh, thank you. So, uh, you… you in a rush or something?

Bill: No. Why?

Liam: Because you specifically invited me to drinks, and not dinner, and I’m a little hurt, and I was wondering why.

Bill: Well, you’re gonna be more hurt. I’m kicking you out after.

Liam: Well, what, why, what the hell? What did I do?

Bill: All right, hey, Dad has a date.

Liam: You– you have, you got a– is it anyone I know?

Bill: Not directly, but you do know her nephew who happens to be married to Steffy.

Luna: Mom, this is so exciting. You haven’t been on a date in so long.

Poppy: I know. I’m so out of practice, Luna. Okay. It’s probably just best if I cancel.

Luna: No, no, you can’t do that.

R.J.: Whoa, what’s going on? What are you cancelling?

Luna: Ah, my mom is going on a date with a certain publishing tycoon.

R.J.: No. Is it…

Luna: Yeah, Bill Spencer asked her out.

R.J.: All right. This is my humble opinion. Okay? You shouldn’t walk away from this. You should run, you should run as fast as you possibly can.

R.J.: Did I say that out loud? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to. It’s just that I’m not exactly a huge Bill Spencer fan.

Luna: Yeah. Well, shouldn’t my mom get a chance to form her own opinion?

R.J.: Yes. Sure.

Luna: Yes, and the best way to do that is to meet up with him.

R.J.: Okay, but question, how did he get your number?

Poppy: He just tracked me down somehow.

Luna: Okay. So, Bill thinks that they might have met years ago and he just wants to get to know her better. I think it’s sweet. Mom, come, come on, you gotta go on this date, please. Seriously. What do you have to lose?

Bill: Remember me telling you about the woman I met here a few weeks ago?

Liam: Yes. The one you thought you recognized?

Bill: Yeah, I couldn’t shake this feeling that we’d met before. Well, now I’m certain of it. Anyway, she is Finn’s aunt. Her name is Poppy. And I’m looking forward to getting to know her better.

Thomas: I’m not gonna lie. I am disappointed. Not– not that I should be disappointed. I mean, obviously, this proposal, it… caught you off guard. Came out of the blue.

Hope: But it– it was beautiful though, Thomas. I mean, everything you said, and this ring is…

Thomas: Yeah, but you need more time and I understand. And like I said before, uh… it feels like I’ve waited my entire life to be with you. I can wait a little longer.

Finn: Tell me, Steffy, what’s really going on? Is your brother more dangerous than I realized?

Steffy: No. Like you said, my brother has made some terrible choices in the past, things that he regrets, but not murder.

Finn: Yeah, but you don’t seem surprised Xander would think it.

Steffy: Look, there are some things about Xander that you don’t understand. And once I tell you the whole story, I think you’ll realize why he made that accusation.

Poppy: I don’t know, Luna. I mean, this just all seems a bit silly. Getting back into the dating scene?

Luna: What scene? It’s one date with one guy. That’s all there is to it.

Poppy: Okay. True. But is this the one date the one guy that I should be seeing? I mean, R.J. doesn’t seem to like him. Right? That can’t be a good sign.

R.J.: Well, may– maybe she’ll have better luck with him than anyone in my family ever has.

Poppy: None of you like Bill?

R.J.: Um, my– my cousin Will likes him. But he kind of has to like him because he’s his dad, so…

Luna: Oh, my god. Go, please go enjoy yourself. And I don’t know, maybe think of it as like a little mystery to solve.

Poppy: Mystery?

Luna: Yeah, I mean, he said that you guys have met before, and maybe it’s true. So just try to figure it out together. You know, talk about where you’ve lived. The places you’ve been. Who knows? It might be true. You guys really have crossed paths before.

Poppy: All right. All right.

Luna: You’ll go?

Poppy: Yes. I mean, it would be rude to cancel at this point.

Luna: I hope you two figure it out, whatever it is that connects you.

Liam: Thank you.

Bill: Thanks.

Liam: So… [ Chuckles ] The history that you think you share with Finn’s aunt. Tell me her name again.

Bill: Poppy.

Liam: Poppy. Was it…? Uh… did you– did you two…?

Bill: Hey, I don’t kiss and tell.

Liam: Oh, you don’t kiss…

Bill: Sometimes I do. I’m not kissing and telling now.

Liam: All right.

Bill: Now get out of here. Scram.

Liam: I’m going. I know. I knew you were gonna say that. I don’t want to be here anyway. Listen, good luck to you. And, um… I know that your– your love life lately has been less than you deserve. So… I hope this mystery woman brings something new. Maybe even something special to your life.

Bill: Thank you, son.

Liam: See you.

Thomas: I gotta admit, I was feeling a little hopeful about this. I had this image of you taking the ring and sliding it on your finger and this huge ear to ear grin. All this joy on your face.

Hope: Thomas.

Thomas: Yeah, but you’re not ready yet. And I get that. I do. And I’m happy. It’s right there next to your heart.

Hope: Well, for now. But I do think we should, um, maybe keep this proposal between the two of us. At least until I figure myself out. Besides I was just talking to your dad and your sister about how our relationship should, uh, you know, just stay between the two of us.

Thomas: Yeah. Also your mom would freak.

[ Both chuckling ]

Hope: Yeah, I could think of a few people that wouldn’t be too thrilled about this.

Thomas: Hm. That includes Dr. Finn, Mr. Medicine Man. I don’t think he’s, uh, too fond of me.

Steffy: This is so weird. Xander Avant, randomly your patient. I didn’t even know he was back in Los Angeles.

Finn: I’m pretty sure he’s not gonna be my patient. He didn’t exactly react well to seeing your picture and learning that Thomas is my brother-in-law. Okay. So… you said Xander was involved with what happened with Beth?

Steffy: Not initially, he got pulled into it and then when he learned that Beth was alive… he wanted to tell the truth.

Finn: Oh, let me guess. Your brother told him not to.

Steffy: According to Xander, Thomas threatened him.

Finn: Threatened?

Steffy: We don’t know if that’s true or not, which… the state of mind my brother was in back then, yeah, it probably is true. And that’s–

Finn: Wait, so you’re saying that Xander’s making these accusations, claiming Thomas killed someone as payback?

Luna: Look, I know you’re not the biggest fan of Bill.

R.J.: That’s an understatement.

Luna: Okay. But I’m happy for my mom. Okay? She deserves some attention.

R.J.: Yeah, but it’s negative attention because I know Bill– Bill, he can be… okay. I’ll stop. All right. I– I genuinely hope she has a great time. I really do.

Luna: Yeah, me too.

R.J.: It’s adorable, how much you care about your mom.

Luna: Well, yeah, obviously. I mean, my mom sacrificed so much for me, just… raising me on her own. I often think about how different my life would have been if my father stayed in the picture. Whoever he is.

Bill: Poppy. Thank you for agreeing to join me.

Poppy: Well, after you went to the trouble of finding me.

Bill: How could I not? I couldn’t stop thinking about you. This feeling that we’ve met before, now I’m certain of it. It was years ago. But there’s not a doubt in my mind.

Hope: Why would you… think that about Finn?

Thomas: Yeah. You know, I was speaking to Steffy earlier and I was asking her to support us and our relationship. Um, and I– and I said, if– if she can’t do that, to at least not undermine us.

Hope: Okay.

Thomas: And then Finn came in and warned me not to speak like that to my sister.

Hope: Oh, okay. Yikes.

Thomas: I know. Look, I– I– I’m glad that Finn is protective of Steffy, but… I don’t know. I guess for a long time I’ve kind of wondered what Finn thought of me and now he’s making it abundantly clear.

Finn: You know how I feel. I know you can do better than Thomas.

Steffy: Look, it is possible that Xander is trying to get back at Thomas? Make him suffer a bit? But this, this is really irritating. Like spreading lies that he killed Emma, especially after all of this time? I feel terrible about what happened to Emma. She had her whole life ahead of her. It was a tragic accident. She lost control of her car, Finn. She drove off Mulholland; she took the turns too quickly. It wasn’t murder. Thomas did not murder her. So, can you please just get that out of your mind, please? Because I don’t wanna think about this anymore. I really don’t. I really don’t. It was just so much pain and I don’t… no, I don’t wanna talk about it. Xander’s wrong. So, let’s leave it at that.

R.J.: I know it must be strange, never knowing–

Luna: Who my dad is? Yeah. It’s strange. But, I don’t know. It’s also kind of normal. I mean, it’s all I’ve ever known, so… do I wish that he stuck around when I was a kid? Yeah. Sure. But not even for my sake. But more so for my mom. Sometimes, I can’t help but wonder how different her life would have been if he just manned up and made a commitment.

Poppy: I’m curious, what makes you so certain?

Bill: You promise you won’t think I’m a stalker?

Poppy: Well, that depends on what you say next.

Bill: All right. Fair enough. I did a little digging.

Poppy: Into?

Bill: Into you. Your life, your beautiful daughter, Luna. I was looking at pictures of you online. And it all started coming back to me. You really don’t remember?

Poppy: Remember what?

Bill: The Golden Gate Music Fest? Over 20 years ago? You were dancing. So free, so beautiful. Every guy noticing you, including me. I know it was you. You made eye contact. We danced. We talked for hours. It was a very memorable evening. At least it was for me. I haven’t forgotten. And something tells me you haven’t either.

Hope: Try not to worry. Finn is just… concerned about his wife. And as long as you keep showing that you’ve changed. And prove yourself to be the kind, generous, thoughtful man that you are. He’ll come around. Everyone will.

Thomas: Well. There’s only one person that needs to come around. And she already has. It’s you. Um, I believe in us, Hope. I love what we’re building together. And since you didn’t take that ring and throw it in my face, I think that means maybe you feel a little bit like the same. I think we can have a wonderful life together. And think about how ecstatic Douglas would be, right? Take your time. Okay? I’m not going anywhere. My eye will never wander to another woman. Because for me, it’s only you, Hope. Only you.

Steffy: I realize you’ve been concerned about Thomas. So hearing this from Xander is probably the last thing you needed.

Finn: Definitely not something I wanted to find out about my brother-in-law.

Steffy: But I believe in him, Finn. The good man he is.

Finn: The man he’s trying to be now. But back then, Thomas was deeply troubled. I mean, what he put Hope through to try and be a part of her life? Allowing her to think her baby was dead? Then having his own sister fall in love with a child that he knew belonged to someone else?

Steffy: Yeah. It was a horrific time. It took me a very long time to come to a place where I could finally forgive him. And once I realized that he was obsessed with Hope, truly obsessed with her–

Finn: This goes way beyond obsessive behavior, honey. And I look– I’m not gonna presume to diagnose him, but… there was something seriously wrong back then. And no matter how hard he tries to be a better man and the hours and hours of therapy. I just… we need to be cautious around your brother. And– and if you wanna believe in him, I support that. But please, after learning this from Xander, whether it’s unfounded or not. I just– I think… we need to keep our eyes very open.

Steffy: You’re right. I get it and I will. That’s why I’ve been so concerned about Thomas having a relationship with hope. Look, I do believe that he’s healed. I believe that he’s not obsessed with her anymore, but it takes that one thing to just trigger him and I worry about that. I worry about what will happen if… Hope lets him down.

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Posted on January 3, 2024January 6, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Victoria: Oh, excuse me. Hi. Uh, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to bother you, but I have a question about a patient? That patient. Claire grace. Um, I’m victoria newman.

Therapist: Are you a relative?

Victoria: I’m her mother. She’s been sleeping a lot, hasn’t she? Has she said anything?

Therapist: We tend to do most of the talking, especially in the beginning.

Victoria: She seems to be shutting down. Shutting people out.

[ Sighs ] It scares me.

Lucy: [ Yawns ] Morning.

Daniel: Hey. Good morning. Wow, if I didn’t spend the night watching movies with you and your mom, I’d wonder why you look so rough.

Lucy: Okay, well, some of us are early birds, and some of us don’t like the taste of worms.

Daniel: That’s gross. It’s not that early.

Lucy: Um, where’s mom?

Daniel: She left after midnight.

Lucy: Oh, no fair.

Daniel: Well, you know, she was going to wake you up, but you just looked so asleep. Figured she’d talk to you later.

Lucy: Oh, I– I just assumed that she’d sleep over.

Daniel: Why would you say that?

Phyllis: Good morning. Hey, happy new year.

Christine: Hello.

Phyllis: May I have a cappuccino, please.

[ Sighs ] So, it was fun running into you last night before your evening with danny.

[ Christine chuckles ]

Christine: I’m glad you enjoyed it. Two people who enjoy and respect one another. I know mature relationships don’t really appeal to you, hence your dinner date with tucker mccall. Rather unsavory, even for you.

Phyllis: Like you care about my evening.

Christine: Oh, and like you really are sincerely happy danny and I had a nice new year’S.

Phyllis: I actually am very happy that he got to experience the kind of woman you actually are.

Christine: We had a spectacular night. It was an evening to remember. One that even you couldn’t ruin, no matter how hard you tried.

Daniel: You know, you still haven’t answered my question.

Lucy: What question?

Daniel: Why would you think that your mother would spend the night here? She has a place of her own.

Lucy: I don’t know. It was late. Old people get sleepy.

Daniel: Old people get sleepy, really?

Lucy: I mean, am I wrong? It was late and you two were both passed out on the couch. I just thought you were both down for the night.

Daniel: You, uh, didn’t think to maybe wake us up?

Lucy: What? No way. You two were so cute. Look, I even took a picture. Look, two ancient fossils preserved forever in the sedimentary layer sleeping through yet another new year’S.

Daniel: Very funny.

Lucy: You two are just so adorable, I couldn’t resist.

Daniel: Uh, yes, with even less energy than a couple of old dinosaurs, right? What? What’s wrong?

Lucy: No, nothing, nothing.

Daniel: Oh, wow, yeah, that was very convincing.

Lucy: Look, I know this will sound stupid, but I– I just was really hoping for us all to have breakfast together, just the three of us like the old times. That’s all.

Daniel: Hey, um, heather, I didn’t, uh–

Heather: I– I didn’t either. I– I don’t know what happened, but… you felt it, too, didn’t you?

Phyllis: You know, I am so sorry you see me as a threat.

Christine: Not at all what I meant.

Phyllis: Okay, well, ruining your evening wasn’t at all on my agenda, especially since I had an eventful new year’s eve planned for myself.

Christine: Your last minute plans with tucker, your little date. Comparing scandals must have taken hours.

Phyllis: Okay, well, say what you will about tucker mccall. I mean, he is provocative and he’s dangerous, but he knows how to have a good time.

Christine: Knowledge. Yeah, that’s important. It’s very powerful. Like, for example, I know that you made a move on danny. I also know it has nothing to do with any real feelings and everything to do with this ridiculous rivalry you continue to hold on to.

Phyllis: I’m sorry, rivalry? With who?

Christine: Jealousy, obsession, inability to move on. Call it what you want. You’re amazing to me, phyllis. You got your life back, your freedom, and instead of enjoying that success, you’re humiliating yourself by going after some guy that doesn’t even want you? I mean, you can’t take a hint. You don’t see the signs. This is a fatal flaw.

Phyllis: It sounds like you’re picking a fight with the wrong woman.

Christine: Just stop inserting yourself where you’re not wanted. Focus on your kids. Focus on your job. Log onto some dating app and bother some random stranger, but leave us alone.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Sounds like you’re afraid.

Christine: And you know what? You’re delusional if you think danny will ever think of you as anything other than a mistake he couldn’t get rid of.

Summer: Whoa, hey. Seriously? Is this the way that you two want to start the new year?

Victoria: Every time that we’ve come to visit, it just seems lately she’s– she’s asleep.

Therapist: It isn’t unusual for survivors of stressful situations or trauma.

Victoria: Well, would it be okay if I just sit with her, um, to talk with her? Look, I won’t try to force anything. I just feel like if she hears my voice and feels the presence of someone who cares about her…

Therapist: I’ll be back to check on you both.

Victoria: Thank you.

Summer: Okay, can you both just not–

Christine: Summer, I’m sorry, but your mom did break speed records when it came to ruining her resolution to become a better person.

Phyllis: Okay, well, how about I keep this one?

Summer: Wait, is this really how you want to start fresh?

Phyllis: I’m sorry that she’s afraid of a little friendly rivalry.

Christine: Over a human being. Danny is a person.

Phyllis: Are you saying he’s not a catch?

Christine: I’m done here. Um, danny’s waiting for me anyway. Happy new year’s, sweetheart. Good luck with that.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. That’s amazing. You see what she’s doing? She’s trying to provoke me on purpose.

Summer: So, what, you’re– you’re all in on this? You’re chasing after danny?

Phyllis: When did it become illegal or immoral to reconnect with a friend?

Summer: What kind of connecting are we talking about, mom?

Phyllis: Summer, a woman never kisses and tells.

Summer: You kissed him?

Phyllis: Yes. It was new year’s eve. I kissed him. Big deal. It was actually really nice.

Summer: Ugh, mom.

Phyllis: They’re not together, they’re not in a committed relationship. They just had dinner.

Summer: It doesn’t bother you that he has feelings for someone else?

Phyllis: No. It should actually bother her that he has feelings for me, okay? He has feelings for me. And since I’m, you know, the better option, he should go for it.

Summer: It doesn’t embarrass you to act like this?

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? I’m not embarrassed at all. You see, I’m single. She’s still married. Yeah, she should be embarrassed. She follows him around with her puppy dog eyes. Seriously. And until danny tells me he’s 100% not interested, I’m keeping my options open.

Daniel: Heather–

Heather: No. We don’t need to talk about this, because I–

Daniel: No, we have to talk about this, we should talk about this. We can’t have any kind of miscommunication or misunderstanding. It’s not good for us. It’s not good for lucy, it’s–

Heather: Daniel. I know.

Daniel: I’m with lily now. You know, it’s–

Heather: Okay, which is why it’s so crazy because I– I wasn’t thinking, I– I– it just– I don’t know the word. It felt natural.

Daniel: No, no, no, no. Don’t say that.

Heather: It did, it was like we transported to a different time when it was just us and it was– it was years ago, and we were so close and happy. Nothing had– I’m so– I don’t know.

Daniel: You’re talking about before I turned toxic and before I ruined everything. Look, I am glad that we were able to get past that. Your forgiveness, it means the world to me. It’s more than I deserve.

Heather: No, you’ve worked so hard. Lucy sees it and so do I. You’re– you’re your old self.

Daniel: No, I am not. That guy, he– he went down a black hole. And I can’t predict the future, but I don’t see me ever doing that again.

Heather: Which is wonderful.

Daniel: That also means that there’s no going back for me. I’m not that person anymore. We– we never got a– a chance at that happily ever after, you know?

Heather: But we had a glimpse, a really good one. And I got tangled in old memories.

Daniel: I get it.

Heather: We were each other’s forever for so long and I– we shared a lot.

Daniel: Yeah, we did. We probably got more happiness than most people ever get a chance at. But I am with lily now.

Heather: Which is why I hope she never hears about this ridiculous blunder of mine.

Daniel: No. No, no, no, no. Hey. It was nothing.

Lucy: Dad. Hey.

Daniel: Hey.

Lucy: Where’d you go? You were just a million miles away. Everything okay?

Lucy: I don’t know. It just– you were sitting there staring into space.

Daniel: Yes, what you were just witnessing was genius at work. I– I was thinking about my next project.

Lucy: Ah. Go, you.

Daniel: Is that a breakfast bar? No, no, that’s unacceptable. Give me that, give me that. This today is an abomination. I thought about what you said, and you know what, you’re right. We get one crack at this new year thing, so I think that we should have breakfast at the table with conversation.

Lucy: Are you making what I’m hoping you’re making?

Daniel: It is my specialty, so I think I kind of have to. I mean, family tradition, right?

Lucy: So pancakes?

Daniel: Pancakes!

Lucy: With bananas?

Daniel: If there’s another way, I don’t want to know about it.

Danny: Did I hear pancakes?

Daniel: Hey, you heard pancakes, yes. Uh, brunch at the table, romalotti style. The more the merrier.

Danny: Yes, we are doing the new year right. Fun.

Lucy: Oh, I’m starving, so make tons.

Danny: Yes, tons!

Daniel: There shall be tons.

[ Lucy chuckles ]

[ Phone chimes ]

Phyllis: You know, summer, I’m working for what I want and I feel good around danny. Let’s let him decide who he wants, who he chooses to be in his life. And he’s a creative artist, I’m sure he’s going to choose the woman who makes him laugh and brings joy to his life.

Summer: Okay, and then what?

Phyllis: Happiness. Mutual happiness.

Summer: No, seriously, mom, let’s play this out a little bit, what happens next? What happens when you do something that danny finds unethical or you pick another fight with christine, or you push danny to the edge just by being yourself? What happens then?

Phyllis: Danny is good for me. He’s a good influence in my life, so those things will not occur.

[ Summer chuckles ]

Summer: So, danny is a magic bullet that’s going to help you turn your life around? Mom, be for real, you haven’t even thought about danny since I’ve been alive. Something– something happened. Something made you decide to want him now.

Phyllis: You know, summer, when the universe puts something in your path, something so great, you can’t ignore it, and, my goodness, I’ll push against any woman who tries to get in my way regarding danny.

Summer: You’re dragging danny into your drama just to stick it to christine.

Danny: You must be a mind reader. Yeah, I was literally just about to call you and invite you over for pancakes.

Christine: Ah, is that what smells so good?

Danny: Yeah, we got a bunch of them. Daniel’s in there mixing things up with lucy.

Christine: I see. I need to drop by more often.

Danny: Oh, you definitely should. I mean, you never know what we are cooking up here. He’s making them with fresh bananas and lucy’s mixing mangoes and oranges into the juicer with who knows what. And let me tell you something. Uh, the music, well, is going to be–

Christine: Oh, pure magic.

Danny: Now with talk like that, you have to stay.

Christine: Well, uh, it sounds and it smells tempting and, um, I do want to spend more time with you.

Danny: Well, we should do it then.

Christine: Mm-hmm. I just– I have an errand to run.

Danny: On new year’s day? Well, I would say you’re all work and no fun, but last night would prove that theory wrong.

Christine: Yeah, it was spectacular, wasn’t it?

Danny: Yeah. Had an amazing night.

Christine: Me too. That’s why I’m here.

[ Danny laughs ]

Danny: Now, you’ve got me really interested.

Christine: Do you still like adventure?

Danny: I live for it.

[ Both laugh ]

Christine: I was, um, hoping you’d say that. And now, here’s the question. If you’re free this weekend.

Danny: I am.

Christine: Okay. Then, let’s run away together. Let’s get out of town, take a little trip.

Danny: Any place special in mind?

Christine: How about the lake?

Danny: Is there something happening at the lake?

Christine: Yeah, I’m hoping for some quiet time, a fireplace, no interruptions or distractions and then… we can figure out what happens next.

Victoria: I know. I know you’re probably scared and confused. You probably don’t know who to believe. Especially after everything that your aunt jordan did to you. And my mother, who’s your grandmother.

[ Victoria sighs ] Just want you to know that you’re not alone. There are so, so many people. Aunts and cousins and uncles and friends that want to fold you into their lives. Whenever you’re ready. There’s no rush. I mean, I know that this is all so new, and there’s a lot of work to do, but I’m ready, claire. And so is your father, cole. We just want– want to know you. And we want you to know the truth about who we are. We’re family. No, I know that it’s not going to happen overnight, I know that, but you’re strong. It’s in your dna. We’re here for you. I promise you that. You’re safe here with us. You have my word.

Danny: Are you asking me out on a date?

[ Christine sighs ]

Christine: If you have to ask, it’s not a good sign.

Danny: No, no, no, I just want to confirm my good luck.

Christine: No, no, I’m just so rusty at this. It’s been so long since I’ve asked someone on a date or– or away.

Danny: Well, I am glad it’s me.

Christine: Yeah, me too. As long as the answer is yes.

Danny: Yes. Absolutely. Definitely.

Christine: Yes. Okay.

Danny: Yeah. We’re going to do this.

Christine: Okay. All right. Um, I– I am going to plan everything, okay?

Danny: I’m really looking forward to it.

Christine: It’s going to be–

Danny: Incredible. I know.

Christine: Yeah. Incredible. It’s going to be so incredible. Okay, so just wait here and I’ll call you.

Danny: I’ll wait here. Yeah. Okay.

Christine: Okay, so let’s say– I mean, yep. Okay.

Danny: All right. Yes.

Christine: Oh! Happy new year.

Heather: Ha– happy new year.

Christine: Bye.

Heather: Bye.

Danny: Uh, come on in.

Heather: Oh.

[ Danny chuckles ]

Danny: So, how are burgers and rom-coms?

Heather: Very, very–

Lucy: Best new year’s ever. But mom, you really should have stayed over. There was plenty of room in my bed.

Heather: Oh! Yeah, no, thank you. Sharing a bed with you is like battling a ninja. It’s just dropkicks and all these arm flicks.

Lucy: Hey, you’re gonna miss my nighttime shenanigans when I go to college.

Heather: No, I won’T. Because I will be applying to universities with you.

Lucy: Oh.

Heather: Yeah, I could see it now. We could dorm together. We could apply for all the same classes. We could sit up in the dorm room all night, pulling all-nighters talking about boys.

Daniel: Boys? Who said boys? Who’s talking about boys? Hey, heather. Hi.

Heather: Hi. Um, is– is it okay, me being here?

Lucy: Well, I mean, of course. We couldn’t have banana pancakes without you.

Daniel: Right. Of course.

Phyllis: Maybe I just want to be in love, summer. It’s a natural human response and reaction to want to be in love. You know, to want the absolute best for someone and be the most important person in somebody else’s life.

Summer: Yeah, sure, that’s fair, but wanting something or– or someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to get it.

Phyllis: You know, here’s the thing about life after heartbreak. You– you say, “hey, all right, well, that didn’t work, I was all in. I was all in, and that didn’t work. All right, well, the fairy tale turned into a nightmare. No big deal, I’ll just move on with my life.” And you just figure, “all right, so I guess, um… no one’s going to want me again. I’m fine with it.” And you realize that no one’s going to make you feel so alive and no one will make you feel safe. So, you build up a bunch of walls to keep the interlopers out, right? And then, one sneaks in. And all of a sudden, your world has changed. And you look at yourself in the mirror and actually like what you see. You know? And then your heart skips a beat when you see him from across a room. And he’s looking at you and all of a sudden, you do feel alive. Oh, you feel so alive. And you’re laughing out loud again. And you’re listening to every stupid story that he tells because it’s the most fascinating thing in the world. And you are, in fact, in love, again.

Summer: Wow. Mom, if that’s really the way that you feel about danny.

Phyllis: Well, maybe I was talking about you and chance.

Summer: Are you serious right now?

[ Summer scoffs ] Why– why would you do that? Why would you try to turn this around on me? This isn’t about me. This is about you and the lines that you’re crossing, not me. Why would you bring up my situation and throw it in my face to deflect from your actions? I mean, that’s just messed up.

Phyllis: That’s not what I’m doing. I’m not dodging my own issues, okay? I’m not. I’m just telling you that when you have a real connection with someone, that the universe put it there, you can’t deny it, summer.

[ Summer scoffs ]

[ Phyllis sighs ] Life is so short. Summer, it is so short. You don’t get brownie points somewhere because you didn’t go after the thing that you really wanted. What’s happened to you? You used to be so brave. What’s happened?

Summer: I’m an adult who can control her actions.

Phyllis: You’re afraid is what you are. The old summer was passionate–

Summer: The– the old summer was entitled. No, she was a brat.

Phyllis: And filled with life is what the old summer was. The old summer would have never let chance walk away without telling him how she really felt, ever.

[ Summer scoffs ] Ever. Happy new year. I really, really hope it’s a good one for you.

Heather: Just don’t eat often off of this.

Danny: I– I got to say it, you have outdone yourself.

Daniel: Oof.

Danny: These pancakes, they rock on.

[ Daniel laughs ]

Daniel: Yeah, I don’t really like to toot my own horn, but maybe somebody else can get me a toot toot?

Lucy and heather: Toot toot.

Daniel: Thank you. Thank you very much.

Danny: Hey, when you get a minute, you mind writing down the recipe for me?

Daniel: Yeah, no, not at all. Right after you write down the recipe for your sauce for me.

Heather: They’re still doing this dance?

Lucky: Oh, yeah, some things never change.

Daniel: What’d you think? Pancakes as good as you remember?

Heather: Oh. Um.

Lucy: Hmm.

Heather: Hmm. No.

Daniel: No?

Heather: No. Because they were better. They were better. Did I scare you there? No, these tasted like, you know, like, when you wake up after a really cozy sleep and you’re just– you’re in a house where everything’s familiar and you hear the voices and the singing and the footsteps, and, you know, everyone’s going to wake up soon and be around the table and telling the same old jokes and laughing at the same stupid stories, making all the new memories. That’s what this tasted like. Home.

[ Daniel chuckles ] That was a lot for pancakes.

Daniel: No, no, I totally understand.

Heather: They were that good, guys.

[ All laugh ]

Sharon: I guess I could just smile and pretend I didn’t overhear you and your mother.

Summer: Talking about chance. Sharon, oh, my god, I– I– I– I’m so sorry.

Sharon: You’d be surprised the things I hear around this place.

Summer: I don’t suppose that we could just, um, pretend like that, uh, never happened? I– I really am beyond horrified.

Sharon: Oh, there’s no need.

Summer: No, um, it’s wrong and look, my mom doesn’t get that, but I do.

Sharon: Even if i hadn’t overheard, it’s very obvious. You enjoy being around him.

Summer: Well, I mean, yeah, chance is a nice guy, but I promise you, I haven’t, nor would I ever, do anything that would compromise your relationship or make either of you feel uncomfortable.

Sharon: It’s very mature of you, summer.

Summer: I’m trying.

Sharon: Well, I know how difficult it can be.

Summer: Sharon, you– you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to, but I am wondering, um… are you in love with chance?

Daniel: You guys are sure I can’t help with anything?

Lucy: No, no, no, me and mom have it under control.

Heather: You cooked, so we clean, those have always been the rules.

Daniel: Well, it’s nice to know that some things don’t change. What?

Danny: You gonna explain that?

Daniel: What do you mean?

Danny: Take your pick, there’s so much going on. You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker. At least, she hopes she is. And the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Daniel: Uh, well, I wish i could tell you that you’re crazy and you’re seeing things, but…

Danny: But whatever’s happening here, daniel, you gotta straighten it out, and fast. Okay, you gotta let people know where they stand so there’s no miscommunications.

Daniel: Well, you just got this all figured out, don’t you?

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: I’ve been around the block a time or six.

Daniel: Oh, I know. Oh, king of rekindled romances. How was your date with chris?

Danny: It went well. Yeah. So well, the fact that phyllis herself couldn’t send our night off the rails.

Daniel: What do you mean? What’d she do?

Danny: The story about how your mother tried to steal the new year is going to have to wait. I want to know what’s going on right now with you and heather.

Daniel: That was breakfast.

Danny: Right.

Daniel: It was.

Danny: Daniel, I have seen you fall in and out of love over the years. You’re a romantic. I can relate to that. You don’t take love lightly and you know what that means? That means that when you feel it, it’s hard to let it go.

Daniel: Dad, just because you and chris are giving things another shot doesn’t mean I’m going to do the same thing.

Danny: But does she know it?

Daniel: I have been very clear.

Danny: Have you? Really? Because if I can’t see it, are you sure heather can?

Heather: Breakfast was delicious.

Daniel: Well, I’m glad you could join us.

Heather: I gotta eat and run.

Danny: Oh, already?

Heather: Yeah, I’ve got some contracts needing my immediate attention and don’t want to blow the new job already.

Daniel: Right, but, I mean, you know, now at least you’ll have the energy to get the job done right?

Heather: Or take a nap because I’m so peacefully perfectly stuffed.

Lucy: Well, there’s a couch right here and it’s calling your name.

Heather: Okay, stop. She’s a bad influence. I’m going. I’m going.

Daniel: What about you? What’s your day look like?

Lucy: Leg day at the gym. Oh, wait, mom, can i catch a ride, actually? Right, I’ll get ready and I’ll be in the car in, like, five minutes, okay?

Heather: Hurry up.

Lucy: I’ll be like the wind.

Heather: Okay. All right. Well, that was, um, the best breakfast I’ve had all year.

Daniel: I’ll take it.

Heather: So, the rest of 2024 has a lot to live up to. Thank you for making a spot for me at your table.

Daniel: There will always be a place for you here.

Heather: That’s good to know.

Daniel: I, um, I would say have fun at work, but I don’t know if that’s possible on new year’s day.

Heather: It will be for me because being here with all of you this morning was a great way to start the year, so I’m good.

Daniel: Good. Me too.

Heather: Good.

[ Daniel laughs ] Yeah. Okay.

Daniel: Um, I’ll– I’ll see you out. You have a good day.

Heather: You as well. Bye.

Daniel: Bye. What? Look, I know what you’re going to say.

Danny: Does it sound something like, “what in the hell are you getting yourself into?”

Victoria: I wanted to bring you something. I– I didn’t know what you wanted. I don’t know what you’d like to do. I can’t wait to find out. I know you must be really scared, claire. And honestly, I don’t really know what comes next for us.

[ Victoria sighs ] But I am so grateful that you’re in my life. I don’t know if you’re asleep or if you can hear me. If I’m getting through to you at all. I’m– I’m just gonna leave these here.

[ Victoria sighs ] Well, there she is. Happy new year, claire.

Sharon: “Do I love chance?” Um, that’s a bit of a personal question, don’t you think?

Summer: Yes, it is. And it’s totally none of my business. I realize that.

Sharon: Thank you for understanding.

Summer: Well, I– i am asking, though, woman to woman, just to kind of know where things stand between you guys. Well, I can’t speak for chance, but we enjoy spending time together and talking, um, but we, uh, we don’t have any expectations or labels or pressure.

Summer: Sounds really nice, but pretty casual.

Sharon: Which is perfect for me right now because that’s about all I can handle. What my heart needs right now is to just have fun. I need to figure out who I am again. I’ve lived so many different lives. Wife, ex, widow, mother who has been through a terrible loss and all of my different career paths. My life is starting over for me again. I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity with my new company. My future is wide open and that’s all I want right now. That’s all that I have room for. Does that make sense?

Chance: Morning, ladies. Everything all right?

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024January 4, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Xander: I know it sounds crazy and I’m sure you don’t want to believe that your brother-in-law is capable of something like this, but Thomas, he’s– he’s not a good guy. You should be very careful with him.

Finn: Thomas? You’re saying Thomas murdered somebody?

Thomas: Will you marry me? Will you make me the luckiest man in the world? Say yes, Hope. Say you’ll marry me. Say that you will be my wife.

Steffy: I’m telling you. Hope isn’t taking it seriously.

Ridge: Well, she didn’t talk to me about that. She just said that her relationship with Thomas is private. And it is. I mean, they’re grown-ups, right?

Steffy: It’s private because she wants to hide it from us, Dad.

Ridge: She’s not hiding it from anybody.

Steffy: She’s using Thomas as a hook up. She and Liam just split.

Ridge: I don’t think your brother sees it that way.

Steffy: Hope has no intention of getting serious with Thomas.

Brooke: Let’s hope you’re right.

Ridge: How was your meeting?

Brooke: It went well. Everybody was so kind about sending their regards for Eric.

Steffy: It’s really incredible watching the entire fashion world cheer on Granddad.

Ridge: Well, it makes sense. He’s the man.

Brooke: He is. So, how is he today? Any news?

Ridge: Well, the doctor said he’s getting better all the time. He’s meeting his markers.

Brooke: Good. I’m glad to hear that. And I’m glad to hear that Steffy and I are on the same page.

Ridge: About what?

Brooke: About Hope. I mean, she can’t possibly be considering a future with Thomas.

Thomas: So, what do you think, Hope? Will you marry me?

Hope: Thomas, I– I’m, um, I’m speechless. I don’t even know what to say. I– it’s– it’s so unexpected. Um…

Thomas: Is it really, though? You know how much I care about you. You know how devoted I am to you. And that I always will be. To you, and to only you. All you have to do is say yes.

Finn: Thomas is a murderer? That’s what you’re telling me? All right, look. My uh, my brother-in-law is a lot of things, but, uh, a killer?

Xander: I probably shouldn’t have said anything, but once we started talking about Thomas, I just– but I thought you should know.

Finn: Okay, look, I just met you, okay? Is that it? You came in for an exam.

Xander: I know, but I promise, I had no idea who you were when I booked the appointment.

Finn: I understand that. Okay. But this accusation? Just I… okay, you– you’re saying that you worked at Forrester Creations with my wife.

Xander: Yes, several years ago, but I had no idea you were married to Steffy.

Finn: And–and now you’re implying that Thomas took someone’s life?

Xander: Emma Barber. She was totally innocent. She didn’t deserve what Thomas did to her.

[ Car skidding and crashing ]

Xander: It wasn’t an accident, Zoe.

Brooke: I am not only trying to protect my daughter. I’m looking out for Thomas as well.

Ridge: Hm. Because it doesn’t always come across that way, my love.

Brooke: Okay. I’m sorry. I– I do care about Thomas, but Hope is like a drug to him and he’s got to stay away.

Steffy: I agree with Brooke. Hope is Thomas’s kryptonite. Look, I’m impressed with Thomas, all the steps he’s made, with Douglas, with work, but his relationship with Hope could cause some real problems.

Ridge: Or– or maybe it won’t cause a problem. Where’s all the– the faith you guys keep talking about? That you walk in with. Where is it?

Brooke: I don’t have much of that when it comes to Hope being with Thomas.

Steffy: Yeah, neither do I. And if I suspect what I think she’ll do, if she ends it with Thomas, he’s going to be heartbroken.

Ridge: I don’t want things to end that way either, but if it does, that doesn’t mean that Thomas is gonna crack.

Brooke: We’ve seen him crack before.

Ridge: He’s not the same guy. He’s not weak anymore. He’s just– can you just give him some credit, please?

Steffy: I just don’t want this to be the thing that sets him back. Either Hope is fully with him, which I know she doesn’t want that, or she needs to end it with him. Because I don’t want Thomas to put his heart further on the line. I don’t want her playing with his emotions.

Thomas: You have my whole heart. I want you to be my wife, my forever.

Hope: Thomas, I, um… well, you– you are so incredible. I mean, the ring, it’s– it’s gorgeous. And you’re so sweet to do this for me.

Thomas: Not just for you. For us, for our child, for our life together.

Hope: Yeah, I had no idea that you had any of this– any of this planned.

Thomas: Wow. Really? I mean, okay. Well, you– you’re not the easiest person to surprise, okay? And I have had this ring for a while. And I’ve been trying to find the right moment and I know that this isn’t exactly the most ideal location. Being here at work, surrounded by dresses and whatnot, but we have had some of our most incredible memories here.

Hope: Um, Thomas, you are so, so thoughtful and you always make me feel special and it’s in the way you value me. The way you’ve put me first. I’ve never had that before. I can’t tell you how nice it is not to have to question your commitment or your loyalty and I know I know how deep your love is for me.

Thomas: So, that’s a yes? You’ll be my wife?

Hope: Thomas, I can’t accept your proposal. I can’t make that level of commitment to you or to anyone right now.

[ Thomas sighing ]

Finn: I know what Thomas is capable of. I’m not naive, okay? I’ve heard all the stories.

Xander: Yeah, well, every story you’ve heard is true.

Finn: But ending someone’s life?

Xander: Look, if Thomas can hide a baby from her parents, you don’t think he’s capable of doing more? You know what? Um, I should go. Like I said before, I’m sorry that I wasted your time, but you can’t be my doctor.

Finn: Because Thomas is my brother-in-law?

Xander: Look, believe me or don’t believe me, okay? That’s your call. But all I know is that Emma was a– a sweet, beautiful young woman and everybody loved her. She was– she was kind and– and smart and a talented young dancer and she had her whole life ahead of her. And now she’s gone.

Finn: May I ask how she died?

Xander: Yeah, it was a car crash. Mulholland Drive.

Finn: And– and you think that Thomas is responsible?

Xander: I don’t think he’s responsible. I know he is.

Brooke: I didn’t mean to upset you about Thomas.

Ridge: I’m not upset. I just thought we’d moved past this.

Brooke: Yeah, I thought so, too, but then our children started dating.

Ridge: And now what? All bets are off? You sound like my mother right now when we started dating.

Brooke: Yeah, I suppose I do, but you were nothing like Thomas.

Ridge: I wasn’t perfect.

Brooke: Me, neither. And I’m still not.

Ridge: Pretty damn close, if you ask me.

Brooke: I don’t want this to cause a rift between us.

Ridge: It won’t. I see what you’re doing. I know you mean well.

Brooke: I’m not being selfish. Of course, I’m looking out for my daughter, but I’m also trying to protect Thomas.

Ridge: I know that. And I believe you. And you gotta believe me when I tell you that I think Thomas is so much better than he was. And maybe the two of them together, maybe that’s not the worst thing. Maybe… okay. Maybe this is their destiny. Can I say that?

Brooke: No.

Ridge: But think about it. My mom, she never thought that we would be together. She said we were horrible for each other and now look at us.

Brooke: Well, that’s true. We’re better than ever.

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: Yeah.

Ridge: They may have to navigate some rough waters and maybe they have to as well, but my son adores your daughter and maybe she likes that. Maybe they should be together.

Hope: Don’t get me wrong, Thomas. I am so touched by your expression of love and the fact that you’d want to spend the rest of your life with me. Because I love spending time with you and with Douglas. Right here in this office, working together and– and our time alone together. Every moment with you is magical. I just– I am not ready yet for that level of commitment. I mean, I’m still trying to find closure at the end of my marriage to Liam. I wanna make sure that Beth is in a good place and I still wanna give myself space to figure out what I need and who I am and what I think my future looks like. And I am, I’m so sorry. I’m just– I’m not ready yet for this, Thomas. I hope you understand.

Thomas: It’s okay. You don’t have to apologize. I do understand. But I don’t want this ring. It belongs with you.

Hope: What? What are you doing?

Thomas: Until you’re ready to put this ring on your finger, we should keep it here where it belongs. Right next to your heart.

Finn: Thanks for coming over.

Steffy: Well, I’ll drive anywhere to get a kiss from you.

Finn: I could really use it after today.

Steffy: Rough day?

Finn: Yeah, you could, um, you could say that.

Steffy: Difficult patient?

Finn: This guy came in and that’s– that’s why I texted you. Says that he knows you.

Steffy: Me?

Finn: Yeah, and you must know him.

Steffy: What? Is it like someone I dated before or something?

Finn: No, no, it’s not.

Steffy: Well, what’s his name?

Finn: Uh, Xander Avant.

Steffy: Xander Avant? Wait, he was– he was here in your office? I– I didn’t even know he was back in Los Angeles.

Finn: Apparently, he’s back in from London.

Steffy: Huh.

Finn: And he said that he worked at Forrester Creations as an intern.

Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, he was– he was fired. So, what did he– did he know who you are?

Finn: No, no, not initially. He just– he came in for a physical, but he kind of freaked out when he saw that picture of us. And realized that we were married and that Thomas was my brother-in-law. I don’t know. It was– it was weird and I don’t really know how to take it, but Xander made a very serious accusation against your brother.

Ridge: You’re not alone. I was concerned about their involvement as well.

Brooke: I know. I remember that.

Ridge: But sometimes, you gotta just stop fighting. Right? What’s the point?

Brooke: Ridge, what if it just blows up in their faces?

Ridge: So, what if it does? They’re not kids, they know what they’re doing. They– they’re being honest with each other. And I think Thomas knows that this might be as far as it’s gonna go.

Brooke: I don’t think that he’s prepared to accept that.

Ridge: I think he has accepted it, but what about Hope? What if she falls for him? The two of them together wouldn’t be the worst thing.

Brooke: No. No, I just don’t see that happening. Deep down, I don’t think that Hope will ever be able to commit to Thomas.

Hope: Thomas, this is such a beautiful gesture and…

Thomas: Only the best for you. Hey, I don’t want you to feel any pressure. I believe in us. And I believe that ring will be on your finger. I know it because of our love. I can feel it. I feel our love every time we’re together. Working together. When you’re saying my name. In the bedroom. I can feel it all the time. I just have to wait. Hey, I have waited for years already. I can wait a little longer.

Steffy: What else did Xander say?

Finn: He was surprised I didn’t know who he was.

Steffy: Did he tell you he got caught up in the whole secret about baby Beth?

Finn: No.

Steffy: Yeah, he was one of the ones who knew and didn’t say anything. That’s why we had to let him go.

Finn: Geez, I’m– I’m sorry. I– I know that’s a…

Steffy: I just– I don’t– I don’t like thinking about it. So many lies and so many lives turned upside down. Especially Hope and Liam.

Finn: I mean, and– and you. Raising the little girl you adopted, not realizing it was actually Beth, Hope and Liam’s child they thought was stillborn.

Steffy: Yeah, like I said, I– I don’t like to– to think about that. It was a really terrible chapter in my life. And so many people were hurt.

Finn: And your brother was at the center of it.

Steffy: Yeah. But he says it– it was his biggest regret and it still haunts him to this day. I mean, allowing Hope to continue to believe that Beth was– that Beth was dead. And he knew that she was alive and I was raising her as Phoebe. It was terrible. But Thomas isn’t like that anymore, okay? He’s grown. He’s changed. I mean, so much so that even Hope has miraculously forgiven him.

Finn: Yeah, that’s– that’s a miracle, all right?

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: Look, I am still unclear about Thomas. And I know he says it’s not an act, but maybe he hasn’t changed as much as everyone thinks. No, look– look at the moment when I walked in on you guys at the office earlier. He’s laying down the law. Threatening you.

Steffy: No, he– he wasn’t threatening me. Yes, he was fired up.

Finn: Fired up? Steffy, he was in your face telling you what you can and cannot do.

Steffy: He’s my brother. I can handle it. Look, you still haven’t told me why Xander was here. Did he accuse Thomas of something?

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: Well, what?

Finn: I don’t know how to tell you this Steffy, but Xander accused Thomas of murder.

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Y&R Transcript Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024January 6, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Cole: Should we, uh, get some bubbly since we missed the countdown?

Victoria: Do you really want some?

Cole: Well, I just want to help take your mind off today. And if that means champagne, I’m in.

Victoria: Thank you. I– I really appreciate that. But honestly, I’m just really not in the mood after getting claire settled in.

Cole: Our daughter’s been through hell and back. You know, that was before jordan kidnapped her for round two at the cabin. I mean, the important thing is– is that she’s safe now. And we’re gonna do everything we can to keep her safe.

Victoria: But that’s what we said we were gonna do, didn’t we? We said we would help her. And then jordan came and took her again and she nearly killed her. I mean, how much more can one person take? I’m worried, cole. I’m– I’m scared. I’m scared that she’s slipping further away.

Claire: This is where I live now. This is where I might always live. There’s no one to believe in. No one to trust. Not aunt jordan, who said it was us against the world, but she lied. She saved herself at the lake house and left me to take the fall. Then broke me out of here only to try and kill me. That was the way she loved me. Maybe all I deserved. Victoria and cole. They say I’m theirs, but there’s fear in their eyes. That’s not love. It never will be. I have no one. I’m nothing and I always will be.

[ Nikki exhaling ]

Victor: My sweet baby. I removed the temptation, you know.

Nikki: You have to protect me from myself. Makes me feel a little mad. But I’m grateful.

Victor: I felt you get out of bed. My baby is struggling, aren’t you, hm?

Nikki: I don’t think I’m gonna make it this time.

Sharon: Wow, nick. I’m so sorry that you went through all of this. And I had no idea.

Nick: I mean, we barely got through the first ordeal. And then jordan tried to kill mom and claire all over again.

Sharon: But she’s locked up now?

Nick: Yes. Hopefully, for a very long time.

Sharon: And how is victoria holding up? I can’t imagine how hard this must be for her. Finding out that her daughter didn’t die. And eve– claire had a whole childhood, a whole lifetime really, being a part of jordan’s evil revenge plot.

Nick: Yeah. Can you imagine the emotional toll it’s gonna take on vic? I mean, to reconnect with her daughter, who has hated her mom her whole life?

Sharon: With time and patience and the right therapy, I’m sure that eventually, claire will get past her anger. And she’ll see her parents in a new light.

Nick: I wish you could be her therapist.

Victoria: What if it’s just too much? She’s already had so much to unpack with her doctors. Decades of brainwashing. And then, on top of that, her aunt turns completely against her as well.

Cole: That’s another reason to be grateful that jordan is now out of all of our lives, thanks to your mom. I mean, nikki is one brave, strong woman. She saved herself and she saved our daughter.

Victoria: I know that. I hate to think about what would have happened if mom hadn’t fought so hard. But I can’t stop thinking about claire and what it must have been like for her. Her aunt tried to kill her.

Cole: We just have to make sure that claire knows that she’s not alone. She’s got us.

Claire: They know I’m a monster. It’s in their eyes. I can’t see that look anymore. So, I just have to keep them away. Don’t let anyone get close. Not the doctor’s, not my parents. Stop! Don’t call them that. They are victoria and cole, not mom or dad, or my parents. They’re the people who might have died. And I’m the one who could have helped kill them. They wanted a sweet, perfect baby girl. That’s not me. I’m no one. They can’t love me. And I can’t love them. This is the way it’ll always be.

Victor: I’ll get you some tea so you can sleep, all right?

Nikki: I don’t wanna sleep. It just brings nightmares of jordan.

Victor: Okay. Well, then maybe we can stay up and watch the sunrise. How’s that?

Nikki: I remember when we used to do that. When we were much younger.

Victor: You know, I have an idea. We can play chess or cards. Or we can tell each other stories.

Nikki: Stories?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: After all these years, don’t you think we know each other’s stories?

Victor: No, baby. I love to hear your stories. Never enough of them, okay? Anything to help you get through the night. And tomorrow night and the night after. I’m here for you, my baby.

Nikki: You are my rock.

Victor: I’ll be here for you.

Nikki: I don’t know what I would do without you.

Victor: Mm.

Nikki: Do you remember the bad times? When I was at my worst?

Victor: Mm-hmm. Yep. I remember how angry I was with you when I realized how dependent you had become about alcohol, you know. I knew then you were trying to medicate the pain that you suffered from that riding accident. Look at all this booze. Do you think I’ve found it all? Or do you have some more stuff stashed all over the house? I bet you have hidden the stuff all over the house, haven’t you?

Nikki: I’m sorry.

Victor: Don’t you tell me that you’re sorry, for heaven’s sake. What the hell does that mean? You’re telling me that you wanna stop drinking, all the while you’re having vodka with orange juice! Are you so locked into this lifestyle that nothing matters to you? That your family doesn’t matter to you? Your children don’t matter to you? Your friends don’t matter to you? All that matters to you is this damn bottle! Right?

Nikki: That was a terrible day. But you were right. Even your anger didn’t stop me from drinking that day. But it didn’t stop you from helping me either. I mean, you could have walked out. But you didn’T.

Victor: Come here. I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life, okay? I will always protect you, my baby. I will always protect you.

Sharon: Well, claire is in good hands. Memorial has some of the best psychiatric care in the country.

Nick: I know. I just– I hate seeing vic go through something like this. And I know you have a real gift helping people through tough times. And not just as a therapist, but as a friend.

Sharon: Well, in that case, why don’t you let me help you as a friend? You’re always looking after everybody. You’ve been through a trauma yourself. How are you holding up?

Nick: I’m fine. The knife wound is healing.

Sharon: And emotionally?

Nick: I’m good. Honestly, the only thing I’m worried about is my family. That is what keeps me up at night. I have to make sure they heal and get through this. And before you ask, that’s how I’m taking care of myself.

Sharon: Then, I won’t push. But you do know you don’t have to go through this alone.

Nick: I’m not alone. I’ve got friends. I’ve got friends like you. I’ve got an amazing family. We’re going to get through this. It will happen.

Adam: Well, look at us. Drinking champagne, like a normal new year’s eve.

Sally: Not like our first one.

Adam: I specifically remember saying no to a new year’s eve date that year.

Sally: And we didn’t celebrate new year’s eve. There was not a noisemaker or a piece of confetti to be seen.

Adam: It was just decorations from every other holiday.

Sally: And we watched north by northwest.

Adam: Because of your cary grant fixation.

Sally: Well… and I didn’t serve champagne.

Adam: No, of course not. It was– it was– it was vodka and caviar.

Sally: I adhered to your rules.

Adam: Mm… you found a loophole.

Sally: Well, I would argue that neither of us are big on doing what other people do.

Adam: Well, you got me there.

Sally: And I’d also say that neither of us wanted to spend new year’s alone.

Adam: Not then and not now. You know what? I think that we should turn the clock back to 11:59 and 45 seconds.

Sally: Right now?

Adam: Yeah. I mean, it’s so clichéd to celebrate new year’s at actual midnight with the crowd and all the noise. I mean, look at this place. We nearly have it all to ourselves.

Sally: So, you’re suggesting a loophole?

Adam: I am.

Sally: Okay. Yeah, let’s do it. Ready?

Adam: Uh-huh. Ten, nine.

Sally: Eight, seven.

Adam: Six, five.

Both: Four, three, two, one.

Adam: Happy new year, sally.

Sally: Happy new year, adam.

Adam: You know, we have come this far on the whole traditional new year’s eve thing. We’re just missing one thing.

Sally: And what’s that?

Adam: We kiss.

Nikki: You didn’t give up. You got me to go to rehab.

Victor: But you did the hard work. You got sober.

Nikki: Yeah. It worked for a while. Then, maggie and deacon happened.

Victor: Oh, for heaven’s sake. I forgot those two psychos. They were trying to ruin your life, but they didn’t now, did they?

Nikki: You were there for me then too.

Victor: Yes. I brought you something. It’s a birthday gift.

Nikki: Victor. You just bringing me here. I mean, coming all this way is– is the best gift you could have given me.

Victor: Just open it.

Nikki: If you insist. It’s lovely.

Victor: It’s a chinese symbol of courage and strength. So if you ever need any of that, you just take a look at this, okay?

Nikki: I will.

Victor: Come here. This is more difficult for me than it is for you, I think.

Nikki: No.

Victor: I want you to know, my sweetheart, that no matter what happens to us and has happened to us, and a lot of things have happened to us, but your strength and my strength, but your strength primarily, have held our family together. And it will continue to do that, okay?

Nikki: Courage and strength.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: You knew what I needed to hear at that moment.

Victor: Yes, my sweet love. It’s who you are. We got through it. You got sober and you will do it again. We work for this as a family, okay? I have a lot of plans for 2024. A lot of plans for our whole family. Come here.

Victoria: I think that we just have to accept that there’s no way of making up for what we lost with claire. We just have to move forward.

Cole: You’re right. She needs us. Now, all that really matters is taking care of her.

Victoria: Do you wanna know something? You have been such a positive force for me through all of this. You’ve really helped me to stay focused on what’s important.

Cole: Our daughter.

Victoria: Yeah.

Cole: Yeah.

Victoria: Gosh, what a way for us to, uh, to reconnect. I mean, it’s been such a long time since we’ve seen each other.

Cole: Yeah, too long. I don’t think we ever really got over losing baby eve. I know I told claire not to go down this road, but she’s right. I just can’t help but think how different things might have been. You know, if jordan hadn’t taken our daughter and would raising her have brought us back together? And how much would things have changed for us? For all of us?

Sally: You’re pushing it again.

Adam: Well, you know, me. I can’t help myself when it comes to you.

Sally: There. One legitimate new year’s eve kiss.

Adam: Fair enough. But just to be clear, this does not count as the date that you agreed to. Which technically, I don’t think we’ve had yet.

Sally: I would have to check the fine print because I do seem to recall that we did have one dinner, as well as a lunch.

Adam: Okay, you may be right. Which means… are we dating?

Sally: Definitely not yet. And also, pushing.

Adam: Hey, don’t blame me. Okay? I’m just– I’m wrapped up in all this excitement of actually celebrating a new year’S. It’s a new beginning. It’s a new opportunity.

Sally: I’m really excited for 2024. After all these long days and late nights, I think my business is ready to take off and I’m just finally feeling like my old self.

Adam: You got that spectra energy back? I’m really glad to hear that. I think 2024 is going to be a great year for me as well.

Sally: How so?

Adam: Well, my relationship with my father is actually good. It’s on a positive upswing. And call me pushy, but I’m optimistic about us. I think we’re on the cusp of a really great second act.

Nikki: Morning, darling.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart. My baby. Hi, my baby. Oh, come here. What a beautiful morning it is, you know. I’m just sorry we didn’t stay up long enough to watch the sunrise.

Nikki: I’m not. I finally got some sleep.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: Thanks to drifting off on your arms down here. It’s the first time I haven’t had any nightmares since this whole thing started.

Victor: I am very happy to hear that. I really am. Why are you dressed for work? Why don’t you take the day off? You and I can walk around the ranch. Thank the good lord for all the blessings.

Nikki: Well, that sounds lovely.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Can I have a rain check? ‘Cause I think it will be good for me to be at work. It’s a new year. I can have a fresh start. In fact, I’m gonna be going to a morning A.A. Meeting on the way.

Victoria: Mom, dad. Happy new year.

Nikki: Hi, sweetheart.

Victor: Hi, sweet girl.

Victoria: Hi, dad.

Nikki: Well, what brings you by at this hour?

Victoria: You. I wanted to check on you and see how you’re doing. It’s good to see you looking so well.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. I am doing much better, thanks to your father. In fact, I’m on my way out to a meeting.

Victoria: Great.

Nikki: Will I see both of you at the office?

Victoria: Mom, are you sure you’re ready to go back to work? I mean, you know, nobody would begrudge you for taking a little time off after everything you’ve been through.

Victor: I said the same thing.

Nikki: Well, that’s true. But, uh, your father has reminded me that I have faced worse and gotten through it, so I intend to do it again.

Victor: I think you already are.

Victoria: You two. You’re both such an inspiration, the way you’re always there for each other.

Nikki: The way we’re all there for each other.

Victor: You know, I think we all know that we love each other. And we’ll overcome any kind of difficulties that life will throw at us.

[ Sally sighing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Adam: Hey there. How was the rest of your night?

Sally: I went straight to sleep. You cured my restlessness.

Adam: So, I bored you? Is that what you’re saying?

Sally: You are a lot of things, but boring is not one of them. How about you?

Adam: Uh, pretty much the same. Woke up ready to tackle 2024. But seriously, thank you for salvaging new year’s eve for me.

Sally: Well, that’s actually why I was calling. I wanted to thank you, formally. I was wondering if you were free tonight for dinner?

Adam: As in a date? Or is this another loophole?

[ Sally chuckling ]

Sally: No. No, just a real honest-to-goodness date.

Adam: Um, let me check my schedule.

Sally: Oh, excuse me. I didn’t realize you were so popular.

Adam: Hey, what a coincidence. I’m free. I can’t wait.

I have type 2 diabetes,

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. How is she?

Cole: She’s sleeping.

Victoria: We never got to watch her sleep like this. All those years that we could have argued over bedtime, read her stories, soothed her when she was sick.

Cole: Hey. We agreed. There’s no looking back, only forward.

Nikki: And I haven’t been sleeping because I’m scared of the nightmares. Drinking always used to mask those painful feelings and anxiety. Well, that’s the fallacy, right? We know that that is not true. It just makes the thoughts worse and then we need to drink more. Okay. Today’s gratitude list. Last night, my husband stayed up with me so that I wouldn’t have to be alone for those thoughts and feelings. I know, right? He is my rock. He’s always been my rock. And as grateful as I am to have him, I know that I can’t lean on him to get through this. He– he can’t keep me sober. I know that. I only– I can do it. And what’s frustrating is so many people in the world think that it sounds simple. Just don’t take a drink. We know that it’s not that easy, don’t we? I am not gonna white knuckle this. If I don’t wanna be a dry drunk, I have to wrap my mind around what happened to me. There’s a lot of demons that I have to face if i wanna get sober.

Adam: I can’t believe that all of this is going on. All of you. You nearly died. And nick, the, uh, knife wound. That was the personal matter that you couldn’t tell me about?

Nick: Yeah, there’s kind of been a lot going on. I haven’t exactly been in the mood for sharing.

Adam: What are you talking about? I’m your brother and– and I’m your son. I mean, how could you keep me in the dark about this? Whether you like it or not, I’m a part of this family. Is it too much to ask to be kept in the loop about something this big?

Victor: Stop it, right there. We called you in as a family. Want to fill you in.

Adam: And victoria has a grown child that she thought was dead this entire time? I mean, I– I can’t even imagine how she must be feeling. Is she okay to work?

Nick: Do not start with that, adam.

Adam: It’s out of simple concern. There’s no ulterior motives–

Victor: Guys, will you stop it now? Once and for all, we work together as a family. As one, as a unit. That’s how we have survived all these years. And we will continue to survive. Not the two of you arguing. I’m tired of it!

Sharon: Okay. One black coffee to go.

Victoria: Thank you.

Sharon: And I don’t wanna step out of line or anything, but nick told me about what happened. Everything. How are you holding up?

Victoria: To be honest, I’m not sure.

Sharon: Well, if you ever want someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to ask.

Victoria: I appreciate that. Actually, do you have a couple of minutes?

Sharon: Of course.

Victoria: I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing or what to do.

Sharon: Well, I imagine that’s not a familiar feeling for you.

Victoria: No, it’s– it’s not.

Sharon: Well, why don’t you start with what you do know?

Victoria: Cole and I would really love to find a way to be able to connect with claire. But I just don’t know how to even start with that. And she– she was raised hating us and thinking that we abandoned her. I mean, how do you undo all of that?

Sharon: Don’t think of it as undoing it. Think of it more as showing her who you really are. And that’s not gonna happen overnight.

Victoria: True. It’s really hard being patient. We’ve already lost so much time with claire.

Sharon: My biggest advice, you have to take care of your own psyche. This is gonna be hard on you too.

Victoria: Yeah. Thank you. I’m actually– I’m starting to realize that.

[ Victoria sighing ] Oh, I have to get to the office.

Sharon: Um, I know that work can be a distraction during tough times like these, but have you thought about taking some time off?

Victoria: You know how it is at newman.

Sharon: Yes, I do. Which is why I think you should consider it. You said yourself you’ve already lost so much precious time with your daughter. Don’t lose anymore.

Nikki: Hello, everyone.

Nick: Mom. Happy new year.

Nikki: Thank you.

Nick: How are you feeling?

Nikki: Oh, much better. One step at a time, of course, but I’m optimistic.

Nick: Well, if there is anything I can do.

Nikki: Thank you, son.

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on, so if I can help, just say the word.

Victor: I was just talking to the boys about the importance of working together in the new year.

Nikki: Well, I hope that’s possible.

Adam: Yeah, it’s at the top of my resolution list, so you won’t get any trouble out of me.

Cole: Hey. I know you gotta get your rest. Lord knows you have to be exhausted after all of this, but I hope it’s not more than that. I hope that you’re not going someplace. Someplace inside. Someplace where we can’t help you. I want to tell you a story I never got to tell you. Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her parents couldn’t wait for her to be born. They had hopes and dreams for her. And– and what their lives would be like with her. Maybe we can finish that when you wake up? Your mom and I, we’ll both be here. We’re gonna be here for you. For all of it.

Victoria: Is this a family meeting that I didn’t know about?

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on. I am so sorry. How are you holding up?

Victoria: I’m doing okay under the circumstances. Thank you.

Nick: How’s claire?

Victoria: She’s sleeping. Cole’s gonna call me when she wakes up. Actually, I’m glad that you’re all here. I’ve, uh, I’ve made a decision. I am taking a leave of absence to devote myself to claire’s recovery.

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B&B Transcript Thursday, December 28, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023January 3, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Thomas: My sister’s just forcing the issue and she needs to back off.

Steffy: He just got a little worked up. He needs some time to cool off.

Thomas: If you have a problem with my relationship, you should keep it to yourself.

Finn: Or what, thomas? What are you gonna do?

Thomas: You know what, finn? This really doesn’t involve you.

Finn: See, when you speak to my wife that way, it does. I don’t stand for that.

[ Phone chiming ] A new patient at the office.

Thomas: You probably shouldn’t keep them waiting.

Finn: Are you okay?

Steffy: Yeah, I’m fine. I can handle it. Thank you. See you in a bit.

Hope: I understand that steffy just wants to protect her brother.

Ridge: And you understand why she might be concerned.

Hope: But steffy has nothing to worry about. My mom has nothing to worry about. You have nothing to worry about.

Ridge: But I do have something to worry about. I do worry. So, let me ask you a simple question: Do you see a future with my son?

Hope: All right, like father, like daughter. I guess I’m in the hot seat with you now, huh.

Ridge: Nah, I’m just asking a question.

Hope: What my intentions are?

Ridge: Yeah. Are you serious about my son? Because he’s serious about you and the last time he was serious about you, it caused a lot of problems for my family and for yours. And I would hate for history to repeat itself.

Steffy: Thank you, ahn. Yes, it is. It is wonderful news. Yeah, we’re very grateful that granddad is getting better. Mm-hmm. Yes, of course. We’ll talk to you soon. All right, bye bye.

Thomas: Silk supplier?

Steffy: Yeah. Granddad’s recovery is being celebrated all over the world.

Thomas: And hopefully, we’ll have even more to celebrate soon.

Steffy: But we still need to be patient. Granddad just got off the ventilator, so he has a long road ahead.

Thomas: Yeah, you know, it’s really amazing that that granddad has all this help and support around him.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: From his friends and his family. You know, maybe you could take some of that care and concern that you have for me and my relationship with hope and focus is it on granddad instead.

Steffy: Okay.

Thomas: And if you could, just to be helpful, pass that message along to your husband, you know, the good doctor?

Steffy: Ha.

[ Knock on door ]

Finn: Come in.

Woman: Dr. Finnegan, your patient’s here.

Finn: All right. Right on time. Uh, xander… avant?

Xander: That’s right.

Finn: Right. I’m dr. Finnegan. Nice to meet you.

Hope: I’m telling you, everything is fine and there is nothing to worry about, but I– I don’t understand why people refuse to believe me.

Ridge: Everything is fine. You’re living in the moment right now. What happens after that?

Hope: We love being with each other. Why can’t that be enough?

Ridge: So, you don’t think it’s gonna last?

Hope: I did not say that.

Ridge: So, you think it will?

Hope: Are– are you asking me to give you a guarantee? To be completely certain, ridge? Because I– I can’t give you that. I thought I was going to be with liam for the rest of my life and I’m not. I don’t have a crystal ball. I don’t know what the future holds.

Ridge: Well, thomas thinks he knows what his future’s gonna be. He thinks it’s gonna be with you. Is that a possibility?

Hope: I get that you’re a concerned parent, but this? This is between thomas and me. Only thomas and me.

Thomas: Yeah, I forget that finn is an only child. Just doesn’t understand sibling energy.

Steffy: He doesn’t like the way you talk to me.

Thomas: Maybe I did come on a little strong.

Steffy: Ah, he’s just protective of me. Just like I’m trying to protect you with hope.

Thomas: You’re my little sister. I’m supposed to protect you too. I still want you to be supportive of me. Look at me. Happy, steff. I’ve earned this, haven’t I?

Steffy: Look, I don’t want to crush your feelings, okay?

Thomas: Why do we have to focus on the past? Look, I’ve done so many things that I regret. I wish I could go back and change them, right? But I’m done sitting in that remorse and that regret. I wanna move past that and hope has moved on. Why can’t you?

Steffy: I– I know you’ve made some changes. I just don’t want you to jeopardize them and when I see you and hope together and the way you talk about her, kind of feels that you are.

Thomas: Not to me. Look, I– I want you to be there for me. I want you to be my supportive sister. I mean, so many things are going so well in my life right now– our lives. I mean, the company is thriving, right? Douglas is also succeeding and yeah, I’m in love. You don’t have to fully support my relationship with hope if you really, really, really don’t want to, but please don’t undermine it. Please.

Finn: Don’t see any red flags in your medical history.

Xander: No, no. I’ll just mostly be coming in for annual checkups, that kind of thing.

Finn: Okay, I’ll order some labs, we’ll get a baseline and I see your doctor in london released your records, so.

Xander: Oh, great. Um, if it’s easier, I can get them from my last doctor in L.A.

Finn: Oh, did you used to live here?

Xander: Uh, yeah. Yeah, a few years ago.

Finn: Glad to be back?

Xander: Uh, we’ll see.

Finn: What took you to london? Work?

Ridge: You were involved with keeping baby beth a secret from everyone. It’s not a crime against society, it’s just a crime against my family. But I love my family. Don’t ever step foot in this building again. You’re terminated.

Xander: Uh… just– just got to the end of my road here, you know? Just needed some time. Regroup.

Finn: Well, that’s good. Glad you– you got some time. So, the exam room is just out the door to the right, so.

Xander: Oh, great. You said, uh… wait. Are you married to steffy forrester?

Steffy: Hey, any updates on granddad?

Ridge: Um, I’m waiting on finn to give me a call about the latest test results. Uh, I need to talk to you.

Steffy: Yeah, what’s going on?

Ridge: Hope was in here. Said you gave her an earful about thomas.

Steffy: I told her to back off and now she’s dragging you into it? Right, okay.

Ridge: She’s not dragging me into it. She just said that there’s an attitude about her relationship.

Steffy: Attitude? My attitude isn’t the problem. I– I told them that I am concerned about them and I am. Thomas has intense feelings for hope and that makes him vulnerable, but hope thinks it’s no big deal. She doesn’t want a future with him, you know that.

Ridge: I asked her about that.

Steffy: What did she say?

Ridge: She told me to mind my own business.

Steffy: Okay, okay. So, thomas is just like a open book. Actually, he’s more like a bright neon sign. No restraints, no reservations and I know he wants me to support him, but I can’T. Because this looks like it could be dangerous. This could end very badly for him.

Thomas: Sorry about my sister. She loves to lecture.

Hope: Mm, well I got one from your dad too.

Thomas: Hm. What is wrong with my family? It’s like, “okay, so granddad’s doing better, so what else can we stress out about?”

Hope: Well, I did kinda bring it on myself. I was, um… I was hoping ridge might tell steffy to lay off us a little bit.

Thomas: Okay, so I’m not the only eternal optimist in this relationship.

Hope: No. Um, but I also– I do understand where they’re coming from, thomas. They love you and they worry.

Thomas: Yeah, even when I told them not to worry.

Hope: Well, don’t you know? I mean, what we have is very, very, very confusing to them.

Thomas: Oh, very confusing. Even though it makes complete and total sense to us and that’s all that matters.

Hope: Mm. Can’t let them hear that though.

Thomas: They should be feeling the opposite, you know? For what you’ve shown me, your love, commitment and support, it’s helped me gain the strength to become a new man. The kind of man that the line deserves. The kind of man that douglas deserves as a father. That’s because of you. You’ve made me happier than I ever have been. Thank you for that.

Xander: You and steffy are married?

Finn: Do you know my wife?

Xander: Yeah. I was an intern at– at forrester.

Finn: Nice. All right, so you know steffy? You worked with her and the forresters?

Xander: Yeah, I worked with all the forresters. Even thomas.

Finn: Thomas?

Xander: Yeah, your brother-in-law?

Finn: Do you have some sort of history with him?

Xander: You really haven’t heard anything?

Finn: Uh, no, but, uh, the way you’re acting, I feel like I, uh, should have.

Thomas: You stop! You’re trying to make this simple, xander, and it’s not. We’re trying to tell you it’s not. Hope and liam, they’re gonna be fine and beth? She’s gonna be fine too.

Xander: Then what about emma? She is dead because of you. Because of this evil secret.

Thomas: Emma was reckless and selfish, which is what you’re being right now.

Xander: Is that a threat?

Zoe: No. Nobody is threatening anyone.

Xander: Oh, please. He’s working you, zoe! Praying on your fear, just like he’s praying on hope. You know, I heard her mother talking to donna and katie. She’s not happy about this engagement. She’s worried as hell because she knows that it’s wrong. What kind of marriage do you think you’re supposed to have with hope? It’s based on a lie. I mean, what– what kind of life do you think we’re supposed to have, huh? With this always hanging over our heads? But I don’t want him tempting fate, getting mixed up with hope. He put that dark chapter behind him.

Xander: You know what? I– I don’t want to be rude. I’m sure you’re a great doctor, but I just don’t think this is going to be a good fit, so I think maybe I should go.

Finn: Wait, I’m sorry. Because of what? My family. Okay, obviously, um, there is– there is something going on here that I don’t quite understand and you’re giving me the feeling that it involves thomas.

Xander: Thomas… thomas isn’t who you think he is.

Thomas: No one’s gonna take this away from us.

Hope: I don’t think that’s what they’re trying to do. But, I also don’t want to cause tension between you and your family, especially now with eric’s recovery. So, I just– I just think we should be grateful

Thomas: I am. I am so grateful to be right here, right now, holding you, kissing you.

[ Thomas sighing ] I love how close we are. So close that all I have to do is look at you and I know what you’re thinking. You don’t even have to tell me. I look beside me and there you are, always. You just– through the hard times, my grandfather’s illness. Also, the good times. You put your faith in me. You have trust in me to grow and become the kind of man you deserve by your side. Yeah, I’ve told you this before and I will tell you again, I am a one woman man and that woman for me is you, hope. I also know a little– a little boy who feels the exact same way. Loves us together. Always and forever. So, hope… will you make me the happiest man in the world? Hope logan… will you marry me?

[ Both chuckling ] Hope logan… will you marry me?

[ Both chuckling ]

Finn: Not who I think he is?

Xander: I don’t even know what to call someone with no conscience. No remorse. Look, doctor, I’m sorry. I know he’s your brother-in-law, but… but thomas did something just… evil. Um… to an innocent young girl.

[ Car skidding and crashing ] What if it wasn’t an accident, zoe?

Zoe: Sh. Xander.

Xander: I can’t stop thinking about it.

Zoe: We should be thinking about emma and her family, not what you think thomas may have done.

Thomas: Hey.

Xander: You can’t stop me.

Thomas: Go. But if you tell anyone about this–

Xander: What are you gonna do, huh? You gonna kill me like you killed emma? You gonna kill zoe? Um, I’m sorry. Have– have you ever heard the name emma barber?

Finn: Uh, no. What– what– did something happen to her?

Xander: Yeah. We were both interns. We were all hoping on hope for the future.

Finn: So, did she leave too? Did thomas make it difficult for her?

Xander: Difficult? No. No, much worse than difficult. I’m talking about murder.

Finn: Murder?

Thomas: Say yes, hope. We belong together. Please say you’ll marry me.

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Y&R Transcript Thursday, December 28, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023February 24, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Kevin: Should I go with sinatra to get things started? Maybe something classical? Ooh, or poppy. Lots of energy, love in the air kind of deal.

Chloe: You know, I think that you will make the right choice in the moment because that’s just kind of how amazing you are.

Kevin: I am, aren’t I?

Gloria: You guys, you might ask my advice. After all, I planned your brother and lauren’s wedding all those years ago and it was flawless, if I do say so myself.

Kevin: You always do.

Gloria: I’m just– oh gosh, are those hellebores mixed in with those peonies?

Chloe: I uh– I don’t know.

Gloria: Just be very careful because the sap is toxic.

Kevin: Nobody knows toxic like my mother.

Gloria: I am only trying to help.

Kevin: If you want to help, mom just help.

Gloria: I am. I am multitasking. I’m a content creator now. And my followers want what they want and they can’t get enough of me.

Kevin: Oh, some of us have had more than enough.

Chloe: You know what? We’ve got everything under control. And I think everything looks gorgeous given the time that we had to put it all together. And I mean, isn’t it just so romantic? Lauren and michael renewing their vows on the stroke of midnight.

Kevin: Totally.

Gloria: Angel, when was the last time you did something romantic for chloe?

[ Kevin chuckling ]

Chloe: Oh, last night, he did the dishes.

Gloria: And what is romantic about that?

Chloe: He did it with his shirt off.

Kevin: It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.

Gloria: Oh, spare me.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, darling.

Michael: How is it that you’re even more beautiful than when we first walked into this place.

Lauren: It must be because I have the love of the most amazing man I’ve ever known.

Michael: Good answer.

Lauren: So, why didn’t we think to do this before?

Michael: Eating dinner?

Lauren: No, silly. Renewing our vows on new year’s eve?

Michael: Oh, well, at the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Michael: You, me, new year’S. What more could you want?

Lauren: Absolutely nothing.

Michael: I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend the new year.

Danny: I can’t tell you how incredibly happy I am that I’m spending new year’s eve with you.

Christine: So am I. And I– I feel like I should apologize for earlier.

Danny: Why?

Christine: I– I– I just feel like I upset you when I asked you if there was a part of you still interested in phyllis?

Danny: Hey, I thought we settled that?

Christine: No, we did. We did. And– and you’re right. We’re in a really good place. I’m in a really good place and I have you to thank for that. When this year started, I, um, I couldn’t see past the sadness of my marriage ending. And now us reconnecting, I mean, it’s just, it’s something that I never expected and it means so much to me because you know, you’ve given me a sense of– of peace and– and hope that I never thought I’d have again. And I don’t know, things just feel right for the first time in a really long time.

Danny: The beautiful girl that I fell in love with a long time ago is– is right here in front of me. We’ve come a long way, haven’t we?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: And I– I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Daniel: Oh, wow.

Danny: Oh, hey.

Daniel: Hey, hello.

Christine: Hey. Happy new year.

Daniel: Ah, happy new year. You know, I’d say that I hope I’m not interrupting, but I can see that I definitely am. Maybe we should go old school, do a little necktie on the doorknob action?

Danny: That’s a great idea.

Tucker: I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city is getting a little too suffocating for me. It might be time to kiss it goodbye.

Ashley: Of course. Things are getting difficult, so you have to run away.

Tucker: Maybe if we ignore her, she’ll go away.

Ashley: What about that sweet little boy? Dominic loves you.

Tucker: Yeah, well, he’s a party of one. It’s hard to stay in a place where everyone else can’t stand you.

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Ashley: Phyllis, would you mind excusing us? I have some business to discuss with mr. Mccall.

Phyllis: Sure. Happy new year.

Ashley: Happy new year. So, are you really leaving town?

Tucker: What would you care if I did?

Daniel: You know, why don’t I give you guys a little space? I’m gonna come back later.

Danny: No, no, no, no. Look, uh, cricket and I were just on our way to dinner, and, um, well, we got sidetracked.

Daniel: Yeah. No. I– I saw.

Christine: Hey, why don’t you join us for dinner?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: Thank you. Um, but no. Um, I actually have big plans for this evening.

Danny: Really?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m gonna start the night off with a little video chat with lily. And then I was thinking about maybe watching a romcom or two or three and totally pigging out on junk food.

Christine: Ah, junk food and romcoms.

Daniel: Yeah, it’s the best. You gotta pair the right junk food with the right movie though. Like you– you would never do popcorn and moonstruck. No, that’s pizza territory. Otherwise…

Christine: It does sound kind of fun, so…

Daniel: Well, you’re welcome to stay. I mean, you’re standing there with my dad who happens to be an expert on the subject.

Christine: It’s your fault.

Danny: Hey, what can I say? New year’s eve gigs on the road. What? Eating junk food. Watching romcoms. This is like a romalotti tradition, right?

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Hang on. Hey, what is this?

Heather: Lucy mentioned you didn’t have plans.

Lucy: So, romcoms and junk food.

[ Daniel mouthing ]

Danny: I told you.

Christine: Yeah.

Michael: To my darling wife. You dazzle me more with the passing of every year.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, sweetie.

Michael: Don’t look now. This is our night.

Lauren: Yeah, but she is our friend. And in fact, daniel wanted us to talk to her.

Michael: You’re right. Phyllis!

Phyllis: Hey, you two look cozy.

Michael: Please, join us.

Phyllis: Well, you know, I don’t wanna intrude.

Michael: Come on.

Lauren: We want you to.

Phyllis: All right. Okay, then. Dirty martini, two olives. Two, two, two.

Lauren: So, are you ready to ring in the new year? I hope you’re free because we have some big–

Phyllis: I’m not doing the new year this year.

Michael: Well, I hate to tell you phyllis, but the new year’s coming, whether you participate or not.

Phyllis: Well, I disagree. What I’m gonna do is I’m gonna go to sleep and when I wake up, I’m gonna hope that 2024 was better than this year, for me.

Michael: You had a bad year. But yeah. Okay, you had a disastrous year, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Uh-huh.

Michael: But that doesn’t mean you can’t ring in 2024 and raise a glass to better days ahead.

Phyllis: I don’t know. I don’t think that downing a glass of champagne or a bottle for that matter is gonna change the way I feel. So, I’m not gonna bother.

Lauren: So what happened to can do phyllis? You know, uplifting, positive, changing things for the better phyllis.

Phyllis: I’m still changing things for the better phyllis, that’s for sure. But sometimes, you know, you try and the universe just kicks you in the teeth.

Lauren: Are you talking about danny?

Phyllis: Um, why would you say that to me?

Michael: Daniel might have mentioned something.

Phyllis: Oh, did he? So, you guys are talking behind my back? ‘Cause that’s what friends do, right?

Lauren: Only when they’re concerned.

Phyllis: Okay. Well. Ah, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mm-hmm. You don’t have to be concerned about me. So, what did my son tell you?

Michael: That he’s worried about you.

Phyllis: Well, it’s not me you should be worried about. It’s danny.

Michael: Daniel said you had a private talk with danny and I’m guessing from this mood of yours that it didn’t turn out well?

Phyllis: Why can’t danny see that christine isn’t right for him? You know, I mean, really, it’s embarrassing. She comes over, you know, knocking on his door, out of the blue, looking at him with these puppy dog eyes. I mean, it’s truly, truly pathetic.

Lauren: Wow. All this concern for danny.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Lauren: Yeah. You wouldn’t be interested in having him for yourself, would you?

Phyllis: I’m sorry, what? Why would you say that? We are– we are– we are just co-parents. We’re friends.

Michael: Are you sure you’re not falling into that awful habit of being competitive with christine?

Phyllis: I’m not competitive with christine. And why is it that all the time people think big bad phyllis is after scrawny, little, scrawny, skinny christine? Why do people think that? I mean, it’s ridiculous. Yes. Maybe danny is drawn into, you know, all these feelings for christine because it’s familiar. I mean, honestly, she has jumped from one, not even done marriage, to an ex.

Michael: Why? Why is it ridiculous? I mean, after all these years, if the flame is still there, there could be some real emotion between these two people–

Phyllis: Okay. There’s no flame. There’s no flame. Seriously? Real emotion? It’s nothing. Like I said, it’s familiar, you know? But it’s nothing romantic, nothing like what he could have.

Lauren: Honey, why are you pursuing this?

Phyllis: Well, who says I’m pursuing anything?

Ashley: Look, I don’t care what you do or where you go, but devon and dominic might.

Tucker: This again. What is it with you? You blew any chance I had of a relationship with devon the minute you decided to destroy my reputation.

Ashley: Do you ever take responsibility for the things you do, ever? Because you brought this on yourself and you know it. You were coming after jabot, and you– you left me no choice. Look, I get it. There’s no hope for us. But there is hope for you and devon and dominic unless you–

Tucker: You don’t know when to stop, do you?

Ashley: Listen…

Tucker: You talk this big game about being so concerned about my relationship with devon and then you dropped this bomb which has essentially destroyed my relationship with devon. So what makes you think you– that I could trust anything you say now? What makes you believe that you could talk me into sticking around this damn town? Want the power of 5 serum benefits in 1?

Ashley: Clearly, whether you stay in town or leave has nothing to do with me.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. Nothing I do from this point forward is going to have anything to do with you.

Ashley: I know that dominic and devon need your–

Tucker: Can you hear anything I’m saying to you?

Ashley: Yes, I’ve heard it all. I know devon wants nothing to do with you, but it doesn’t mean you just run away. You have to fight for the people you love. How do you not know that? You can’t just run. Unless being a father and a grandfather means nothing to you?

Tucker: Being a father and a grandfather means everything to me. But you took a match to it! You! Right after you broke my heart.

Ashley: So what are you gonna do?

Tucker: You destroyed everything that mattered to me.

Ashley: What are you gonna do, tucker? Are you gonna throw a glass of wine? Are you– are you gonna toss a chair? Are you gonna do that? Just like it’s gonna be paris all over again?

Tucker: What does that mean?

Ashley: You know what? When you stormed out of that restaurant, I promised myself I was never gonna let you frighten me again.

Tucker: I don’t want you to be frightened. What?

Ashley: You were fine with it that night, weren’t you?

Tucker: I would never be violent toward you, ashley.

Ashley: Oh, so you don’t think that throwing a chair and smashing a wine glass in a restaurant wasn’t violent?

Tucker: There was no smashing of wine glasses. I– I didn’t throw– what are you talking about?

Lucy: This scene is so goofy.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Lucy: No, I mean, well, unless we watched another movie.

Daniel: Yeah, we could do that.

Heather: A second one? You know your dad always falls asleep before the first movie is over.

Daniel: What? I do not.

Both: Yes, you do.

Lucy: And you snore.

Daniel: Wow. Wow. Thank you. I’m feeling a little outnumbered here.

Heather: Cheers to that.

Daniel: You know what? I’m gonna prove it to you. I’m gonna stay up for a second movie tonight. Yeah. No, it is. New year’s eve. We do have some ringing in to do, but I get to pick the movie. And since it was just christmas, we can watch my favorite christmas movie, die hard.

Heather: No, no, that’s not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Uh-uh. Christmas tree. Happy ending. Christmas movie.

Heather: Bombs and blood, not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Okay. Lucy, is die hard a christmas movie?

Lucy: Um, yeah. Total christmas movie.

Heather: Traitor.

Daniel: Yippee-ki-yay, darlin’.

Heather: Okay. Now, I am feeling outnumbered. But are you sure it’s not too, you know, scary?

Lucy: Mom. I was seven.

Heather: And insisting to sleep right between us and you wouldn’t move the entire night.

Phyllis: The only thing I’m going to be pursuing is a healthy relationship with the father of my child. Okay? I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but danny and I, since he’s been back in town, have become quite close. While everybody else here curses my name and walks the other way when they see me, he’s been loving and supportive and caring. He’s really given me a boost. I’m returning the favor. That’s all I’m doing.

Michael: Ah, save him from himself.

Phyllis: Or something much worse.

Christine: Danny, you okay?

Danny: Yeah, um… hey, um, why don’t we go somewhere else, huh?

Christine: Oh, not a chance.

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Tucker: Yeah, I yelled. I made a scene. No doubt about it, but violent? I think the most physical thing that happened was I– I tipped over a wine glass accidentally. And I may have pushed aside a chair as I left.

Ashley: Are you kidding me? This is how you’re choosing to remember it. Are you–

Tucker: That’s what happened.

Ashley: Okay. Well, maybe that’s why you’ve been such an ass since I came back from paris. You’re making nothing of it. I mean, you are– you are not acknowledging anything that you did.

Tucker: I’m not gonna acknowledge something that didn’t occur.

Ashley: This is unbelievable.

Tucker: And I apologize for what did occur. The yelling, the scene. Does that not count for anything?

Ashley: No. Not unless you’re gonna admit to the truth.

Tucker: What is this? Is this– is this another one of your games? Are you trying to drag my name further through the mud? Spread some lie that I’m violent?

Ashley: Everything I said about you is true. And you’re just pissed off because you can’t put your spin on it like you always do.

Tucker: You know what? We’re done. We’re done. Why don’t you run along to that family that means so damn much to you? I’m sure you have plans to toast my downfall.

Ashley: Don’t flatter yourself, tucker. We’re not gonna be thinking about you at all tonight.

Tucker: Fantastic. You have a nice life.

Ashley: Are you really gonna deny that you were that violent in paris? You’re gonna deny that? So, I’m the delusional one?

[ All chuckling ]

Lucy: That is so lily. I mean, when you were telling your dad jokes and she laughed so hard she got the hiccups.

Daniel: I’m sure she’ll love that you held on to that. Um, also just for the record my jokes aren’t dad jokes.

Lucy: Oh, they totally are.

Heather: They are. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Cease fire, cease fire. Popcorn is too delicious. Thank you. I’ll take it.

Lucy: I’ll get you back. So, how is lily? How’s mattie?

Daniel: Well, mattie has been through a lot. You know, she lost her mentor. She was almost hurt by that fire, so there’s just been a lot of trauma.

Lucy: Yeah, that’s awful.

Daniel: She’s gonna be withdrawing from school for the rest of the quarter. And lily, you know, she just wants to stay with her. She’d like her to get some professional help, but until then, she’s not gonna leave her side.

Heather: I don’t blame her. You know, that’s what moms do.

Daniel: And lily is the best. Right up there with present company.

Heather: Yeah. That was a nice save, huh?

Lucy: Yeah.

Heather: Well, I guess, uh, lily will probably be out west for a little while, huh?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m actually gonna try and move some stuff around in my schedule so I can get out there and spend next weekend with them. Maybe even stay a little bit longer.

Heather: Oh, that’s– that’s wonderful.

Lucy: Come on. We’re gonna miss the best part.

Heather: You guys and the popcorn.

Christine: Happy new year.

Danny: Happy new year.

Michael: Happy new year to you too.

Lauren: Ooh, that bracelet is beautiful.

Christine: Oh, thank you. A christmas present from danny.

Lauren: You have very good taste.

Christine: He got me a similar one on our honeymoon in wailea, but I lost it years ago and he remembered how much I loved it and got me this one. So, do you have any special plans to ring in the new year?

Lauren: Actually, we do. We are gonna renew our vows at the stroke of midnight.

Christine: Oh, that’s a fantastic idea.

Danny: How romantic.

Phyllis: Wait, you– you didn’t tell me this.

Lauren: Well, I tried, but the conversation somehow got hijacked.

Michael: That’s why we asked what you were doing. We wanted you to join the festivities. No matter how much you hate the new year, we know you love us.

Lauren: So, come on, you gonna join us?

Phyllis: Well, I– I’d like to, but yeah, I have a date.

Michael: You said you weren’t doing anything?

Phyllis: No, I did not. I said that I was not going to ring in the new year. That doesn’t mean that, you know, I don’t have a non-new year date.

Christine: With who?

Phyllis: Um, him. Him. There he is now.

Lauren: Tucker?

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Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, tucker. Hey! Right here.

Tucker: Hey, what’s up? Hi.

Christine: Hi.

Tucker: Hi.

Phyllis: So, um, are– are we still on for later?

Tucker: Yes. Yeah, nothing’s changed on my end. But we didn’t work out. Am I picking you up or…

Phyllis: However you want. I mean, I could come to you.

Tucker: Perfect. Sounds like a plan.

Phyllis: All right. I’ll see you then.

Tucker: Oh, you look great.

Phyllis: Oh, thanks.

Tucker: I’m really looking forward to it.

Danny: We’re gonna go grab a drink in the lounge before dinner. And, uh, hey, it was so great seeing you all. And, uh, congratulations again on the vow renewal.

Christine: Oh, I’m so happy for you guys.

Michael: Thanks.

Lauren: Thank you.

Danny: We’ll see you, okay?

Lauren: What is wrong with you?

Michael: Please don’t tell us that you’re gonna spend new year’s eve with that low life instead of coming to your best friend’s vow renewal.

Lauren: Was that even real? Did you just orchestrate that whole thing to make danny jealous?

Phyllis: Why? Of course, it was real. Tucker has a business proposal and I’m going to hear him out.

Lauren: Wonderful. Do it tomorrow, during business hours.

Michael: And tell him there’s not a chance in hell that you would work with him. Because there isn’t, is there?

Phyllis: Of course… not.

Michael: Huh. Well, good. Now that we’ve got that cleared up, please don’t disappoint us by making a point with danny that you insist you’re not making.

Phyllis: Right. I– I will– I will try to come. You guys know I love you, right?

Michael: We do.

Lauren: Yes. And that is why we would like you to be there to share in our happiness.

Phyllis: I will try to be there. Like I said.

Lauren: Oh, honey, we have a vow renewal to get to. Hope to see you later.

Michael: We expect to see you there.

Heather: Well, you guys were totally right. It was definitely a christmas movie.

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. It’s gorgeous.

Michael: My god, you guys have outdone yourselves.

Gloria: Ah, it was nothing really. Although, I can’t vouch for the flowers.

Lauren: Oh, well. Thank you.

Chloe: We are just so thrilled for you and michael. And for us, that we could be a part of it.

Michael: Well done, brother. You’re the best.

Kevin: Oh, you. Back at you.

Gloria: I am just so happy for both of you. I mean, who would have thought that you two would have lasted all this time?

Michael: That’s so funny.

Gloria: And you look absolutely ravishing. Michael is lucky to have you.

Michael: That I am.

Lauren: I’m the lucky one.

Kevin: Okay. Okay. Save it for the ceremony.

Gloria: Is it too early for bubbles?

Kevin: Ah, yes, mother. Oh, and this particular bottle arrived just before you did. It’s from scotty who’s sorry he couldn’t be here.

Lauren: Ah, and finn and trey can’t be here either, but they send their love.

Kevin: Ah. Do you have the rings?

Michael: Oh, hold on. Yes. Yes.

Kevin: All right. Excellent. Okay. I’m gonna pick out some music, set the mood.

Gloria: And I’m going to help.

Chloe: Oh, and I will get your bouquet.

Lauren: Okay.

Michael: You okay?

Lauren: I think I’m nervous. Just like when we did this so long ago.

Michael: You’re even more radiant, if that’s possible. You ready to do this, mrs. Baldwin?

Lauren: I couldn’t be more ready, mr. Baldwin.

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Michael: You look beautiful.

Lauren: So do you.

Minister: We are here to celebrate with lauren and michael as they reaffirm their commitment to their vows.

Lauren: Michael, when we stood here the last time, I said to you. “I love you today, “I love you tomorrow and forever.” And we said these vows to each other without knowing what the future would hold. But what we did know is that we had each other. And back then you were, uh, how should I say this? Uh, something of a bad boy. But I knew under that edge was a magnificent heart that beats for everyone that you love.

Ashley: Hey, jack. Traci! Anybody! Hello! Where is everybody?

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Lauren: I’ve watched you put everything on the line. For your family, for your friends, and for me. Your strength, your belief in us has gotten us through the impossible. Your capacity for forgiveness. There were days when I did not think that we would make the happily ever after that we promised each other. But you did. You never gave up on me. And you didn’t let me give up. And I’m so glad you didn’T.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

Lauren: Honesty is hard. Trust is hard. And love isn’t a magic wand, but it is the miracle that makes honesty possible and trust a reality. And you taught me that.

[ Phone chiming ]

Tucker: We can still have that drink if you want?

Lauren: We have loved, we’ve lost. We have cried and laughed ’til our sides ached. And we’ve tangoed. And we’ve raised two extraordinary sons. Do you remember when I told you that I was pregnant with finn? And you were so worried that you weren’t going to be a good father? And you’re the best. You are exactly what he needed and they both love you so much.

Heather: Hm. Oh.

Daniel: Hey.

Heather: Hi.

Daniel: Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you up.

Heather: No, I’m sorry. I didn’t– I didn’t– I didn’t even realize I fell asleep.

Daniel: Hm.

Lauren: Michael baldwin, you are the love of my life. And happily ever after starts every morning that I get to wake up with you. So, I will tell you again. I love you today, I love you tomorrow and forever.

Michael: Mm. That’s a hard act to follow. But I would follow this one anywhere. I once told you that I didn’t have as much faith in goodness as you did. I still doubt a great deal of what goes on in this universe, the goodness of it. But there is one thing that I have never doubted and that is our love for each other. Even on our darkest days, there was always love. I mean, we tested the hell out of it, but it just made us stronger. It made me love you more. I am in awe of your honesty and your courage. And your ability to see hope on every horizon. It’s because of you, your faith in us, that we are standing here, right now in this moment. You took a chance on a man who was too much at war with the world. And you showed me the kind of love that I never thought I’d have or deserve. You’ve given me a family, a safe space. And laughter. All the joy of you. Of us. It lights up every day of my life.

Minister: These rings are a symbol of your recommitment to your vows and to your love. You may kiss each other.

Kevin: Uh, ten, nine…

All: Eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one! Yay!

Announcer: Next week on the young and the restless…

Summer: I am wondering, um, are you in love with chance?

Danny: You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker and the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Victor: I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life.

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023January 3, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Thomas: Don’t do this.

Steffy: What? It’s a simple question. Do you love my brother or not?

Thomas: You don’t have to answer that. Steff. Why are you putting hope on the spot like that? Look, you have been completely open about your feelings. Don’t you think thomas deserves the same?

Thomas: Come on, steff.

Steffy: I’m not trying to upset hope, thomas. I’m just being a protective sister.

Thomas: Okay, well, you don’t need to be a protective little sister because I’m a grown ass man.

Steffy: You are a grown ass man who’s been crazy about hope for a very long time. But I don’t think she’s ever reciprocated the feelings. Until rome. Until you kissed him. And ever since then, you two have gotten closer. Your feelings have gotten stronger. So that’s why you need to be straight with him. Do you love thomas? Will you ever love thomas?

Finn: Hey. Yeah. I’m checking to see what the eta is on on those test results. Seriously? No, I– yes, I understand that they’re shorthanded. It just… okay, well see what you can do, okay? I need the results as soon as possible. All right. Thank you.

Ridge: It sounds like you’re slammed.

Finn: Ridge.

Ridge: I’ll come back when you’re less busy.

Finn: No. Honestly. I don’t know when that’s gonna be. It’s crazy around here all the time what can I do for you?

Ridge: Well, I came by to see dad, but apparently he’s having some tests.

Finn: Yeah, I ordered them. I was actually just checking to see when the results are gonna be ready. He’ll, uh, he’ll be back up in his room soon.

Ridge: How’s he doing?

Finn: How do you feel he’s doing?

Ridge: How do I– well, I don’t know. Um… I kind of was hoping that he’d have improved a little more and I know it takes time. I get all that but, uh, I just wanna make sure we get there.

Finn: Get there as in when is he gonna be eric forrester again?

Ridge: Yeah. I know you can’t look into the future. I– I know. But, um… I want to make sure we get the same guy back. Or is that asking too much?

Finn: You’re right. I– I can’t see into the future. All right. But what I can do is tell you where he is right now. Right? And where I hope he’ll be as eric’s doctor, in a month or two or longer.

Ridge: Understood.

Finn: Okay, first of all, ridge, look, you– you gotta understand. Eric’s met all his markers, right? He’s off the ventilator, he’s healing nicely from the surgery and that’s saying a lot for a man who’s been through what he’s been through.

>>Ridge: Yeah, we almost lost him. We did lose him.

Finn: Briefly, but he came back. Right? Eric came back to you and your family. That’s a family he gets a lot of strength from. Supporting him in recovery.

Ridge: I get that and his family will be here.

Finn: Always, right?

Ridge: Yeah.

Finn: But that same family been through a lot. Especially you, ridge. I mean, you have responsibilities of being eric’s medical power of attorney, all that. So, it– it put steffy through, the toll it took on her. I just can’t imagine what it was like for you.

Ridge: It almost seemed easy on paper, right? Give him what he wants. Let him go peacefully. No machines. And then you came up with, I still don’t know what it is but whatever you did and uh, so far so good.

Finn: So far. Yeah.

Ridge: Well that makes you the doctor, makes you the man that saved my dad. And I know I’ve been hard on you and I’m sorry about that, but I was a little scared but he’s here and I will always be grateful to you for that.

Thomas: You need to stop. Hope isn’t on trial, okay? You don’t get to come in here and–

Steffy: And ask if she’s leading you on? If she has genuine feelings for you?

Hope: Of course, I have feelings for thomas.

Steffy: But how deep are those feelings?

Thomas: I think it’s pretty obvious. You just pointed it out.

Steffy: What? That you two are lovers? Okay. Fine. But has she actually told you that she’s in love with you?

Thomas: You gotta stop, steff. I know what this is. You don’t like our relationship. You don’t actually want a relationship between us to succeed. But that’s okay because I know what I’m doing.

Steffy: But does hope know what she’s doing?

Hope: Steff, I don’t know what you want me to say.

Steffy: I’ve asked you a question and you haven’t answered it. You haven’t even been honest with thomas. Look, I have my doubts about whatever this is, but one thing I know is that you do not love my brother. I don’t think you’ll ever love my brother, so can you stop leading him on? Thomas has turned his life around and I will not let you undermine all the progress he’s made I won’t let you do that to him.

Finn: Honestly, I, um.. I don’t know what I would have done in your situation. And as a doctor, yeah, I believe in the power of medicine to heal and I– I took an oath, but there– there have been times when… yeah, it– it– it may have been kinder to let a patient go. You know, and not try to prolong a life that was probably ending anyway with– with machines and surgeries and everything, you know?

Ridge: And there’s the rub. My dad was done. He wanted to go. And then you offered the possibility of life. And I get it. Maybe not the life he had, but a life and… I had to decide if that was worth it.

Finn: I mean, you were in the middle. I mean, you had the responsibility of being eric’s medical power of attorney. Everything that comes with that. And then on the other hand–

Ridge: A family who didn’t want to let him go.

Finn: Yeah. I know steffy didn’t want to let him go.

Ridge: Steffy, donna, brooke, bridget. All of them. They made me change my mind.

Finn: And I realize that’s a decision you’re still second guessing yourself about.

Ridge: Yeah.

Finn: Yeah, one that you’re probably still gonna struggle with until you see some significant improvement from eric.

Ridge: And we will, right? I mean, look, if– if he comes back the same person, if– if everything is fine, if he can still play the piano and do whatever he likes to do, then we’re in great shape. But he– if he loses speed even just a little bit…

Finn: You feel responsible?

Ridge: Because I am responsible.

Finn: But look, eric’s alive. Right? He’s breathing on his own. He’s getting stronger every day. And ridge, I see potential for him to recover from this. I mean, he’s already in the holiday spirit.

Ridge: I know. You heard him, right? Merry christmas. Well, what a present that was.

Finn: Yeah, well it definitely was for steffy. You know, she’s been worried sick about– not that she still isn’T. But look, she’s seeing her granddad get progress every day

Ridge: And he’s getting better. You said his markers are good? Is that what you said?

Finn: Yeah. Yeah. And if these tests show what I need them to show. Again, but for now–

Ridge: For now, we celebrate. I hear you. That’s what we’re gonna do. That’s what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna celebrate.

Finn: Good, good.

Ridge: None of this could happen without you. A few days ago, I mean, I’m sitting in the waiting room and I’m– I’m trying to think how I’m gonna live my life without my dad. And now I don’t have to do that. So, I’m– I– I’m so grateful. My family is grateful.

Finn: Thanks. I– I mean, I’m just doing my job, but the fact that’s steffy’s grandfather is eric, it also…

Ridge: Yeah, you didn’t really have a choice, did you?

Finn: I wanted to. You’ve got a good family and the foresters are fiercely loving, protective. There’s nothing steffy wouldn’t do for her family.

Ridge: Thank you.

Finn: Yeah.

Thomas: Steff. I know you’re trying to look out for me, but hope has been honest about her feelings for me.

Steffy: Have you really? Have you been honest with yourself? You’ve asked yourself where this relationship is going? Do you actually want a future with him? Have you thought about douglas? What kind of message this is sending to him? I mean, all he wants is his mom and dad back together and it seems like you’re just stringing his father along.

Hope: Okay. I’m going to stop you right there, steffy. Honestly, it is none of your business. This is an intimate, private matter between your brother and me, between our family. I am not about to share that information with you.

Steffy: What about you, thomas? I hate to say it, but you’ve had problems in the past. Your obsessive feelings for hope. I know you regret it now, but that is because of your feelings for her.

Thomas: But you’ve said it before. People change.

Steffy: Do you see what you’re doing? Do you really see what you’re doing? You’re fanning the flames. Thomas is gonna end up heartbroken because you are unable to love him the way he wants to be loved. I really think what you’re doing is unfair.

Thomas: Hope. Can I have a moment alone with my sister?

Thomas: What the hell are you doing? Are you actively trying to ruin our relationship?

Ridge: Oh, hey. Oh, ridge. Hi. Are you, um, are you coming from the hospital?

Ridge: Yeah, I was just there.

Hope: How is eric doing? You know what? I didn’t get a chance to see him. He was having some tests done, but it gave me a chance to talk to finn and thank him for everything.

Hope: Yes, he is a remarkable doctor.

Ridge: Yes, he is.

Hope: I just wish steffy would focus on that. Sorry. I, um… I just think that we all have so much to be grateful for right now. Eric doing well and, um, I wish steffy would just stop giving thomas and me such a hard time.

Ridge: What are you talking about?

Hope: I actually came in here to escape the design office. I was in there with thomas and steffy came barging in and proceeded to put us on the spot, once again.

Ridge: On the spot? What was she doing? She was asking you how you feel about her brother or…

Hope: I mean, yes.

Ridge: And? How do you feel about him?

Steffy: I’m sorry, thomas. I don’t mean to upset you. I’m just concerned.

Thomas: So you’ve said, but I love hope.

Steffy: I know you love hope. You’ve loved hope for as long as I can remember. But does she love you?

Thomas: She was married before, steff, okay?

Steffy: Okay.

Thomas: We didn’t have that before because she was married to liam. But now she’s not, right? So, this is our chance.

Steffy: So you and hope? A future?

Thomas: Yes.

Steffy: You really think that’s possible?

Thomas: I know it’s possible.

Steffy: How do you know that? Has she said anything? Any kind of indication that she wants to marry you? Spend the rest of her life with you?

Thomas okay. Not directly. Right. But I’m willing to wait.

Steffy: You have been waiting a very long time. Shouldn’t that tell you something?

Thomas: Don’t look at me like that. You don’t understand how intimate hope and I have been.

Steffy: Oh, thomas. God.

Thomas: Steff. We’ve had a wonderful relationship and I know that you say you want me to be happy, so let us be happy together.

Ridge: Take it easy. I don’t want to pry, all right? That’s his love life. My son’s love life. That’s his business. And as long as he makes strong, healthy choices, I’m not gonna interfere.

Hope: That’s great. I just wish that steffy and everyone else got that memo.

Ridge: And I’m sorry this is causing friction between the two of you.

Hope: Me too. Honestly. But I– I don’t know. I just– I don’t know what to tell everyone. I don’t have an answer. I am just for once in my life trying to be present and live in the moment and see where my heart takes me. Something that my mother has done over the years and I don’t know, it seemed to have worked out pretty well. But, I just wish that people would have the decency to give us the space to figure it out for ourselves. Thomas and I, we have– we have a good thing going. And he’s happy. I’m happy. The kids are doing well. I don’t think it’s anybody’s business. And quite frankly, keeps pushing– keeps pushing thomas and violating our boundaries, I just– I worry it could lead to trouble.

Thomas: These past few months with hope, I can’t even explain how amazing they’ve been. How amazing she has made me feel. By her own admission, how amazing I’ve made her feel. Being together, intimately, holding her, touching her.

Steffy: Oh, please stop.

Thomas: I can’t stop loving her. I— don’t you get that by now?

Steffy: I– I do get that. I absolutely get it. And I’m trying to take you at your word that you’re not getting obsessed with hope again.

Thomas: Okay, you have told me that I am a changed man. You believe that I’m a changed man. So, why would you even insinuate that? It doesn’t make any sense. Steffy, look… I’m not getting obsessed with hope. But I love her. And yeah, maybe she hasn’t directly said, “I love you, thomas,” but you haven’t been there for the intimate conversations and you weren’t there for a conversation where she looked at me and said, “I do love you for that.” And yeah, I get it. It’s not the same, but you weren’t there. There was love there, steff.

Steffy: It’s not the same. It’s not the same as hope looking at you and saying, “I’m in love with you.” And you know that. You just don’t want to accept it and that worries me.

Thomas: Okay, that’s fine. You haven’t been there for the last few months. You haven’t been there for our intimacy. You weren’t there for that conversation. That doesn’t matter. That doesn’t stop you from being supportive of me and you don’t even have to do that. You don’t have to be supportive of me. Just don’t ruin my relationship. Don’t intentionally get in the middle of my relationship with hope because I’m not going to allow that, steff.

Steffy: This is so crazy.

Finn: That’s enough, thomas. You are out of line. I don’t care that she’s your sister, you don’t speak to her that way. You hear me? Thomas. Thomas! Do you hear me?