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Jack: Have a seat.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] That’s a nice surprise, an opportunity to sit down with jack abbott. How could I say no?

Jack: A dream for me, too.

Tucker: Actually, it’s kind of nice to have a one-on-one chat with you.

Jack: Well, I’m less than thrilled, but it’s a necessary evil.

Tucker: Yeah. And I appreciate your candor, as always. I know you’re not thrilled about my coming back to town and trying to reconnect with ashley.

Jack: No, but I am pleased with your lack of progress in that regard.

Tucker: So you must have enjoyed her storming out just now.

Jack: Well, I would have preferred she throw a drink in your face, but storming out we’ll have to settle for.

Tucker: Yeah, I know you’re protective of her, and i appreciate that. I admire it, actually. It’s exactly how I would feel in your situation. But my wanting to make amends with her is genuine ’cause, jack, my relationship with her is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Jack: Good luck with that.

Tucker: Alright, what would it take to convince you that I’m sincere?

Jack: Don’t even bother. I don’t know why you would want to convince me of anything anyway. This is between you and ashley. She’s made her feelings very clear. You need to respect that.

Tucker: You know what? You’re right. This is between me and her, no one else. But I hope you will keep an open mind in case she changes her mind about things.

[ Sighing ] Okay.> Is that all you wanted to talk about?

Jack: No. I’m just getting started.

Sharon: Hey!

Nick: Hey.

Sharon: Stranger. Hey, did you see those photos that faith posted last week from the michigan football game?

Nick: I did. It sure looks like she’s having fun. It really looks like she’s settled into the college lifestyle.

Sharon: I know. I’m so happy for her. So, what can I get you tonight?

Nick: Uh, just some tea.

Sharon: You got it. Is everything okay?

Nick: Uh, I don’t know if you’ve heard this or not. I’ve been seeing someone new.

Sharon: I hadn’T.

Nick: Yeah. Uh, with our history and, uh, everything you’ve gone through with rey, I wasn’t sure when to bring it up.

Sharon: Well, it doesn’t have to be awkward, nick. You know, I haven’t been ready to get back out there yet, but I’m glad that you’re feeling social again.

Nick: Yeah. It’s nothing serious. We’re just kind of taking it moment by moment.

Sharon: So, it’s still in the early, fun stage?

Nick: Yeah. It is fun. Usually.

Sharon: But the look on your face tells me it’s not especially fun, not tonight.

Nick: That would be right.

Sharon: You want to talk about it?

Nick: You should know who it is first. It’s sally spectra.

Adam: I can’t admit what you asked of me because you are wrong. Tonight has been all about you. There’s nothing about this night that has been less than sincere, sally. I mean, all that I ever wanted to do is see you succeed and achieve your dreams, even if i went about that in completely the wrong way.

Sally: Yeah, you drew me in for a little while, but all of this was completely the wrong way.

Adam: I see that now. I do. But I believe that you know everything that I said tonight about how much I still love you is true.

Sally: Adam —

Adam: Okay? But you are scared of the connection that you still feel for me because I screwed things up so badly. So you’re pushing me away. I get it. I would probably do the same thing. This is very real for me, okay? I’M… I’m putting my heart in your hands. And that is scary as hell.

[ Sighs ] But there’s nothing that i wouldn’t do for you. There’s no risk that I wouldn’t take to prove myself to you. Please, sally.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: We can get past this.

Sally: I don’t think we can.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Sally: So all I want from you right now… is to unlock that door so I can leave.

[ Sniffles ]

Adam: [ Sighs ]

[School bells]

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Tucker: Sure, whatever you want to talk about. Here I am. I’m an open book, as always. I’m sure you got questions. Fire away.

Jack: Excellent. Here’s what I want to know. Why now?

Tucker: Why now what?

Jack: Why did you choose this particular time to show up in town?

Tucker: Yes, everyone’s so curious about my timing. Okay, so, what in particular are you wondering about?

Jack: Diane.

Tucker: What about diane?

Jack: Is it mere coincidence that soon after she resurfaced, you showed up in town?

Tucker: Oh, god, this again. I was hoping you of all people would have something a little more original up your sleeve.

Jack: Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you. Actually, I had no real interest in any of it, but something came to my attention that made me, well, want to ponder your timing more carefully.

Tucker: Oh, good. A new twist. I can’t wait to hear it.

Jack: There is a rumor —

Tucker: [ Scoffs ] A rumor, jack? Really? That’s where you’re going with this — gossip?

Jack: There is a rumor out there that you not only knew that diane was alive and in los angeles, but that you were in touch with her.

Sharon: Uh… well, I guess, um, I should be shocked, but when you mentioned sally’s name, something clicked with me. It just fell into place. Um, I had a conversation with sally here a while back. It was a deep conversation.

Nick: About adam?

Sharon: Well, yeah, it started out that way, but we covered a lot of ground, and i had told her, you know, whenever my life feels uncertain that i have a lot of people in my life I can count on. And she said, “like nick?” And [Chuckles] When she immediately said that, I was surprised, but I just filed it away for later, but now I can see that there was something forming way back then. And, you know, you hadn’t worked at newman for very long at that point, but she definitely spotted you.

Nick: Well, I guess I spotted her, too.

[ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Well, you know, she’s very noticeable.

Nick: She is. Um, I wasn’t planning on this happening. You know, we were just working together. Really like her attitude. I think she’s talented. We became friendly, and then it, uh — I don’t know — it just turned into something else.

Sharon: Well, I, of course, can understand why any woman would be drawn to you, nick.

[ Both laugh ] And sally — you know, she, uh — she’s an interesting person, you know? She’s — she’s smart and spirited, and those are qualities that, um, any man would like.

Nick: What are you not saying?

Sharon: What do you mean?

Nick: Well, I can tell, you know, with the sound of your voice that you’re holding something back.

Sharon: Okay. I can’t help wondering how much of this new relationship is really about sally and how much of it is actually about adam.

Adam: I definitely shouldn’t have brought up nick. That was a mistake. I’m sorry that that upset you. But if I hadn’t brought up the subject, it wouldn’t have been honest. I had to mention that you’re seeing my brother.

Sally: Yeah, but that’s not exactly what you said. You accused me of using him in some desperate attempt to get over you.

Adam: Those were not my words.

Sally: Maybe not exactly, but it was right there between the lines. What would have been more accurate is to admit that this whole scheme of yours tonight was because you can’t stand the fact that I’m with nick, even if you can’t bring yourself to say it out loud.

Adam: Of course I can’t stand it. It kills me to think about you with somebody else. That’s what happens when you love someone, sally.

Sally: But it’s more than that. It kills you because he’s your brother.

Adam: No. Okay? You could be with anybody, and I would hate it.

Sally: Okay, but would you have gone to all this trouble if it wasn’t nick? No. Because it is all about the competition for you. You have to beat someone for something to matter to you. That’s the only way anything has value to you — someone else has to want it, and you have to win.

Adam: No. You have value to me. You are important to me. I don’t care about anything else.

Sally: Just stop. Okay? I-I — [ Sighs ] I can’t do this. I-I’ve heard more than enough tonight. (Vo) no matter what type of severe asthma you have,…

Nick: I understand where you’re coming from, but this relationship is not like that. It’s got nothing to do with adam.

Sharon: Are you sure?

Nick: I’m absolutely sure.

Sharon: Because there is a pattern here, nick. You and adam tend to pursue the same women — chelsea, me, and now sally.

Nick: Well, obviously, we have excellent taste.

Sharon: [ Laughs ]

Nick: I promise you, it’s got nothing to do with him or any rivalry with adam. If anything, I am attracted to her in spite of her being adam’s ex. I didn’t want the headache of that entanglement. But it happened.

Sharon: And now it’s getting complicated.

Nick: Boy, is it ever. Adam regrets letting her go. And I’m trying to give her as much space and time that she needs to work things through with him.

Sharon: And let me guess. You want to protect her because adam tends to bring chaos to the women in his life and you don’t want to see anybody in pain.

Nick: Sally’s no damsel in distress. I, uh, want to support her any way that she needs, but she doesn’t need rescuing. She’s — she’s tough.

Sharon: If that’s really true, then I would say you’re more invested in this relationship than you’re admitting even to yourself.

Nick: Hmm.

Sharon: Boy, now I know why you looked so worried when you came in.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Don’t worry about me. No matter what happens, I’ll be fine.

Sharon: I know you will be.

Sally: Thank you.

Adam: Look, I really don’t want you to leave.

Sally: Look, I can’t do this.

Adam: Sally —

Sally: It hurts too much, adam. You need to stay away from now on. It’s best for both of us.

Adam: Sally, don’t go. Sally!

Tucker: Well, I know how it looks when I show up in town just a few months after diane. It’s bound to raise some eyebrows, and then people concoct all sorts of theories. That’s normal.

Jack: Forgive me. Maybe I missed it. I didn’t hear a “yes” or a “no” in there anywhere. Did you or did you not connect with diane in los angeles?

Tucker: Well, why are you pursuing this in the first place? This is so beneath you, jack. A man of your intellect and station. And do you have any evidence to substantiate this story of yours?

Jack: Aside from the obvious coincidences? No. There’s no evidence. It’s just conjecture. But it still doesn’t change the fact that you haven’t given me an answer.

Tucker: Well, let me ask you something. Why would I want anything to do with a woman who I absolutely detested when she allegedly died, who made me a murder suspect? Why would I want any contact with a woman like that?

Jack: Why, indeed? Yeah. I mean, there’s no love lost between you.

Tucker: Mm.

Jack: But maybe the more revealing question is, why are you still dancing around the subject?

Tucker: ‘Cause I just find the whole thing pointless. I could deny it all day and all night. You’re gonna believe whatever the hell you want to believe. I know the human mind works.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Diane: Hello, jack. Tucker.

Tucker: There she is, in the flesh.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] The two of you dining together? I — I can’t imagine how you agreed to this.

Jack: Actually, we were just talking about you.

Diane: Me?

Jack: Yeah. Here. Have a seat. Join us.

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Jack: I was just sharing with tucker that there’s a rumor out there that the two of you crossed paths in los angeles.

Diane: Gossip, jack? Really?

Tucker: Exactly what I said.

Jack: Well, it’s just speculation at this point, but tucker hasn’t denied it, so I am most interested in what you think about the whole thing.

Diane: Are you serious?

Tucker: Oh, he’s dead serious.

Diane: How can you even ask me that?

Jack: I’m just trying to get some answers, if only to put the whole matter to bed.

Diane: You know, I am so tired of some people constantly trying to dig up dirt on me. They’re trying to undermine me as a way to get me out of town. But you?

Jack: I meant no harm. I’m just trying to find the truth.

Diane: And you think that tucker showing up in genoa city out of the blue means that we’re connected somehow?

Jack: No, I didn’t say that. I asked what your thoughts were.

Diane: Well, you know how surprised I was to see him and how furious I was that he interrupted kyle and summer’s big day.

Jack: Yeah, you seemed genuinely upset.

Diane: And I told you then that I had a lot of questions about why he was back.

Jack: Yeah, you did. And you still haven’t denied it, either…

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Jack: …Just like tucker.

Tucker: Are you two not on friendly terms? ‘Cause I’m sensing tension here.

Jack: No, there’s no tension.

Tucker: Well, that’s good ’cause you’re working together, right? You’ve bonded over your son and your grandson —

Diane: Just stop. Jack, I am telling you that until that man dropped out of a helicopter into your backyard, i had not seen him since the night of my death. And that is the truth. And I — I hope that my word is good enough for you.

Jack: I guess it’ll have to be.

Jack: Well, I better get home.

Diane: Will I see you tomorrow?

Jack: Tomorrow. Yeah. Good night.

Diane: Night.

Tucker: Night.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Thud ]

Chloe: Hallelujah! You’re here!

Sally: What’s going on?

Chloe: Well, you know, nick came looking for you after you left, and that seemed odd because you were supposed to be meeting him. So he and I — well, mostly me — put together that the dinner invitation must have come from adam.

Sally: Yep. He tricked me. I thought I was showing up for a romantic night with nick, and adam was there.

Chloe: Well, I was freaking out. You know, I’ve been down this path with adam and his little schemes, and I was worried about you. But nick was a rock. He said that whatever his brother was up to, that he knew that you could handle it. And he also thought that maybe it would be good for you and adam to talk things through. Did you read him the riot act for tricking you like that?

Sally: [ Sighs ] I did…at first. And then I realized that adam and I still had some things to sort through. It wasn’t completely adversarial.

Chloe: What was it then?

Sally: It was a real conversation. You know, we reminisced, and adam was thoughtful and attentive. It was good.

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Sally: When did nick leave?

Chloe: Just a while ago.

Sally: What kind of mood was he in?

Chloe: A little thrown. I mean, how could he not be after finding out that you were with adam?

Sally: I just feel bad that i wasn’t here whenever he showed up.

Chloe: It’s not your fault.

Sally: I know, but I feel like I owe him an apology.

Chloe: I’m sure he would appreciate that.

Sally: Thank you very much for being concerned about me. It really means a lot.

Chloe: Anytime.

Sally: Alright, I am gonna head home. I will see you tomorrow.

Chloe: Okay. See you then.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Jack: Hey. Reading anything good?

Traci: Hey. Yeah. This is one of my friend’s novels. It’s not published yet, and she is hoping for a promotional blurb.

Jack: How is it?

Traci: Well, it’s good enough for a promotional blurb.

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: Ashley home yet?

Traci: [ Sighs ] Yeah. Um, the door to her bedroom was closed when I got here earlier. I think she’s turned in for the night.

Jack: Yeah, makes sense to me. She’s had a pretty long day.

Traci: Yeah, traveling takes it out of me, too.

[ Sighs ] Jack, I’m a little worried about ashley.

Jack: Why?

Traci: We were talking about tucker earlier. Uh, she claims that she is immune to his charms, but I’m not exactly sure about that. It was not too long ago she was really, really in love with him.

Jack: I had the same worries about her. I am gonna take ashley at her word. She is adamant she has no interest in rekindling anything with tucker. Besides, she seems a lot more focused on trying to get to the truth about whether diane and tucker met up in L.A.

Traci: Yes. You know, she she mentioned that to me, too. I was completely stunned. Where does a theory like that come from?

Jack: Well, for starters, most of the speculation circles around the extravagant gift that tucker gave to kyle and summer.

Traci: The bentley. What does a bentley have to do with diane?

Jack: You know what? I think I’m gonna make us a couple of drinks, and then i will tell you everything that i know.

Tucker: For what it’s worth, I found your declaration to be very convincing.

Diane: I’m in no mood, tucker.

Tucker: You looked jack right in the eye and lied to him about having no contact with me.

[ Inhales sharply ] It was very bold.

Diane: Stop it. Jack matters to me. And I’ve built a life here, and that matters to me.

Tucker: What about me, diane? Are you saying I don’t matter to you?

Diane: What just happened with jack wasn’t funny. And you’re treating everyone’s suspicions like they’re some kind of joke.

Tucker: I just don’t think they’re any real threat.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: Not right now, anyway. Although I would like to know where this whole thing started.

Diane: Oh, nikki and phyllis, of course. I have no doubt about it. And nikki was just in L.A., And I’m sure she was trying to dig up some dirt on me. She just loves taunting me about trying to ship me out of town.

Tucker: Yeah, I witnessed some of that yesterday.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Tucker: But jack said he had no evidence at all to back up any of his allegation.

Diane: Well, that’s probably true — because if either of those two harpies had one shred of evidence against me, they would have used it as ammunition already. And jack probably wouldn’t have held back, either.

Tucker: Okay. There you go. There’s no need to get so worked up.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: Hey. Take a deep breath. Take a deep breath. Okay? We can do this. We can handle all these suspicions. We can answer people’s questions with grace and élan. We just need to keep our cool, baby.

Diane: Tucker, there is no “we” anymore. I am going to put as much distance as I can between you and me.

Tucker: [ Laughing ] Well, that’s not your call, is it?

Diane: Jack told me that ashley is back.

Tucker: Yes, she is.

Diane: Yeah, and she agreed to meet with you.

Tucker: Yeah, she did.

Diane: Well, you told me that I didn’t have to keep tabs on the abbotts once you had the information about ashley’s return. So I believe our agreement has concluded.

Tucker: Oh, my dear diane. I have to respectfully disagree. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Diane: What are you talking about? We had a deal.

Tucker: Well, I think you’re forgetting the terms of the deal. You were supposed to inform me the minute ashley got back from paris. You did not.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: I learned ashley was home from ashley. She contacted me directly. So, how did you uphold your end of the deal?

Diane: I hadn’t even seen jack at that point. How would I have known that ashley was back? What, I’m not — I’m not psychic.

Tucker: That was our arrangement.

Diane: Yeah, well, I would have told you the moment she got back, but she beat me to the punch. I mean, and who would have guessed that ashley would be willing to contact you?

Tucker: If I hire a guy to mow my lawn and before he shows up, a goat wanders on my property and eats all the grass, I don’t pay the guy, do I? The deal is off.

Diane: Oh, my god, that is an entirely different situation.

Tucker: The principles are the same.

Diane: Look, tucker, I did what you asked.

Tucker: No, you didn’T. There is no argument to be made. You are not off the hook until I say you’re off the hook. Do you understand me? You are gonna do exactly what i say. I still need you for things.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: I-I don’t know what else you want me to do.

Tucker: Yeah, well, I’ll be in touch with you.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

[ Sighs ]

Traci: Thank you. So, nikki found out that diane was being chauffeured in a bentley all over los angeles.

Jack: Accompanied by a mystery man who nikki assumes was tucker.

Traci: You know, I guess it could be a coincidence. There are plenty of bentleys in the world, and diane could have gotten herself involved with any number of men who could afford to have owned one in los angeles. And she and tucker could have arrived a few months apart here in genoa city without being in cahoots. But that’s really the issue, isn’t it?

Jack: The cahoots part. Yeah, that’s my concern.

Traci: What do you intend to do about it?

Jack: I just left sitting with tucker and diane at society.

Traci: Really? What did they have to say for themselves?

Jack: Well, tucker equivocated. That’s his natural reflex. Diane looked me right in the eye and said they had no connection. I didn’t even mention what i knew about the car.

Traci: Do you think her answer would have been different if you had mentioned it?

Jack: I — I don’t know. I just wanted to see what their reaction might be to the initial allegation that they had met up in L.A.

Traci: Jack, you are so smart. And you didn’t interfere with nikki’s investigation in case she’s on to something.

Jack: Boy, she sure has ashley convinced. And, of course, phyllis is gonna help in any way she can.

Traci: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. So, diane looked you right in the eye and denied there was any connection. I guess the question is, do you believe her?

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Nick: How was your night?

Sally: Not what I expected. I talked to chloe, and she told me that you two figured out that adam set me up for a romantic dinner on the roof, and i thought I was meeting you.

Nick: Yeah, I know.

Sally: Yeah, I was pretty furious with him.

Nick: I bet. You were gone for quite a while. You must have stuck around.

Sally: Yeah, I decided to hear him out. It was pretty nice up there. It was peaceful. He made a heartfelt pitch for one more chance.

Nick: Mm. Yeah. I thought that’s what he was up to.

Sally: Yeah, he’s much more transparent than he thinks.

Nick: Last time I talked to him, he told me he was still in love with you. I’m assuming he told you the same thing.

Sally: Yeah.

Nick: How’d it make you feel?

Sally: Confused.

Tucker: Hey. What’s so urgent?

Audra: There’s been a big development regarding the chancellor-winters ipo.

Tucker: Yeah, I know. I just talked to devon. He accused me of going after the company.

Audra: Well…

Tucker: Yeah, I know. I know, but for a moment i thought maybe you gave away the secret.

Audra: Really? That’s how little faith you had in me?

Tucker: Oh, it was a fleeting moment.

Audra: I should hope so. You have no reason to doubt my loyalty.

Tucker: I know.

Audra: Too bad devon and lily can’t say the same about their cousin nate.

Tucker: Is nate the one giving away inside information?

Audra: He’s the one.

Tucker: Oh, man. No wonder devon was so emotional earlier. Getting betrayed by someone close to you like that — that is tough.

Audra: He and lily and billy were all blindsided. They couldn’t believe nate sold them out. I observed some tension between devon and nate, but nothing that suggested anything of this magnitude.

Tucker: I almost feel bad for them.

Audra: Don’T. Because nate’s betrayal is gonna have a major impact on your plans.

Adam: What are you doing back here?

Sally: I want clarification.

Adam: Regarding what?

Sally: Do you still love me as much as you say you do?

Adam: [ Sighs ] Yes. More. Okay? These last few years have felt empty. And then I found you. And everything was so right. You filled that void. I felt complete when I was with you. Everything… we fit together perfectly, sally.

Sally: Then why did you end things? Give me the real reason this time.

Adam: I was… I was scared.

Nick: Leave her alone.

Adam: Wait a minute.

Nick: No. You’re dangerous, and you destroy everything you touch. That’s not gonna happen to sally ’cause I won’t let it.

Adam: [ Gasps ]

[ Exhales heavily ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

Sally: I have to admit that some of what adam said resonated with me. We had something special, really special, before he blew it up. But, I mean, as much as he says he cares about me, he still used trickery to get me on the roof. Everything with him is deception. How can I ever trust him?

[ Sighs ] And I feel weird talking with you about it ’cause [Sighs]… I can’t get you out of my head.

Nick: It’s getting messy, isn’t it? I think that’s the last thing either one of us wanted. The longer this goes on, I think we realize we should probably just… pull the plug and, uh… go our separate ways… before this gets out of hand.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Yeah. Yeah, you’re — you’re probably right — ’cause this isn’t gonna get any less complicated.

Sally: Yeah, maybe we should just walk away.

Traci: Jack, I’m so sorry about all of this. But, you know, right now it’s all just speculation. It really could be a coincidence. I’m a firm believer in innocent until proven guilty. So maybe you could just go on like you have been, but with your eyes open just a little bit wider. Maybe there’s nothing to nikki and ashley’s suspicions and the situation between you and diane and kyle doesn’t have to change.

Jack: Sound, sage, reasoned advice from my baby sister. I’ve come to expect nothing less from you. Thank you.

Traci: You’re welcome. And if there is something to all of this, eventually it will come out. The truth always does.

Audra: Devon and lily are gonna postpone the ipo while they sort things out.

Tucker: Oh, that’s to be expected, I suppose. We’ll just have to be patient. You’ll keep me apprized, of course.

Audra: Of course. But there’s a larger problem than the delay.

Tucker: Oh, let me guess. Some mysterious ceo who’s as interested in taking over chancellor-winters as I am.

Audra: That’s right. Any thoughts on the identity of the interested party?

Tucker: Mm. Many. But one name keeps coming to the surface — victoria newman.

Audra: That would be a reach, I think.

Tucker: I don’t think so because katherine — when she died, she left the company to victor. So, there’s history there. Victoria would know that and try to honor it.

Audra: In theory, yes, okay? But newman has spent so much capital trying to expand recently. I doubt they have the liquidity for a move like that.

Tucker: Yes, maybe you’re right. Maybe there are other suitors, but none I find as intriguing as victoria. She is a fighter.

[ Chuckles ] She’s a competitor. I wonder if she’s as formidable an opponent as her father.

Audra: Sounds like you’re about to find out.

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Elena: So, you confessed everything because of me?

Nate: I was trying to do the right thing. I thought it would be a relief to stop keeping this secret. But in all honesty, uh… yeah, I’m just lost. I knew that being the chief of surgery wasn’t the right job for me, so I was excited to move over to chancellor-winters. I had big plans for my future and the future of the company. Then, in one fell swoop, it all came tumbling down after I told everyone what I did. Devon fired me.

Elena: I’m sorry.

Nate: No, it’s okay because I gave it all up for you. Elena, you’re worth it.

Elena: I am sure that you’re gonna figure out your next step. And I have no doubt that everything will work out for you.

Nate: You mean for us.

Elena: Nate, there is no us anymore.

Jack: Oh, hi there. May I join you?

Ashley: I’m meeting tucker.

Jack: Tucker?

Ashley: We’re having dinner.

Jack: How did that happen? More importantly, why?

Ashley: He showed up at jabot and he wouldn’t stop bugging me until I agreed to meet with him. I figured I would just reiterate everything I’ve been telling him all along — there’s no chance for us.

Jack: I wish you didn’t even have to give him the time of day, but I understand your intent. So, where is he?

Ashley: Well, that’s the kicker. I think the bastard stood me up.

Tucker: I was literally walking out the door when you knocked.

Devon: Well, make time for me ’cause I’m gonna ask you one question, and I want a straight, honest answer out of you.

Tucker: Of course.

Devon: Did you come back to genoa city to go after chancellor-winters?

Tucker: Where did you get that idea? And — and how could you believe that I would actually do such a thing? Why would I ever do anything that might negatively affect my own son?

Devon: I don’t know why you would, but I don’t need you to answer my question with more questions. I need you to say yes or no. ‘Cause I just found out there’s another ceo in town who’s been receiving inside information that could benefit them in a takeover. And I want to know, is that person you?

Nick: I didn’t set up a dinner with sally tonight.

Chloe: You didn’t?

Nick: No. Why would you or she think i did?

Chloe: Well, someone invited her, and she’s at the grand phoenix rooftop right now meeting that person.

Chloe: Ohh, you know, I-i don’t know what is happening, but I don’t have a very good feeling about this.

Nick: Let’s — let’s calm down. I’m sure it’s a misunderstanding.

Chloe: Well, I’m not sure how that could be. Because sally gets this fancy invitation delivered by a courier, and who would go to those lengths just to mislead her?

Both: Adam.

Sally: You sent the invitation?

Adam: I, um, debated inviting you directly, but I knew that you wouldn’t come.

Sally: Yeah, you’re right about that.

Adam: And that is totally understandable, okay? I know how you feel, and I just wanted —

Sally: No, no, no. I’m gonna stop you right there. You don’t know how I feel.

Adam: I was just hoping that we could spend a little time together without any interruptions or distractions. I just want to sit down and talk, just the two of us, okay? Have an open and honest discussion.

Sally: Are you serious right now? Look what you did to lure me here. This is so like you. Everything with you is a manipulation. You wouldn’t know honesty if it smacked you in the face.

Adam: Yes, I know that I have done some duplicitous things, but if you will just let me explain, you will know that I am telling you the truth.

Sally: [ Scoffs ]

[ Doorknob rattles ] Open the door, adam.

Adam: Look, I am not forcing you to stay.

Sally: Really? ‘Cause it looks like you are. Open the door, or I am gonna call the cops and tell them that my crazy desperate ex tried to kidnap me.

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Adam: I will absolutely unlock the door if that is what you really want.

Sally: I just told you. It is.

Adam: Okay. But I’m asking you not to. I am begging you to stay just long enough to listen, okay? I’m sorry for deceiving you. It was wrong. And you’re right — my first instinct is probably to lead people to what I want instead of just asking.

Sally: Lead people? That is quite the euphemism. You manipulate them.

Adam: Alright. I will admit that. But, sally, look at me, okay? I’m stripping away any swagger or bluster that I may usually put on. I’m swallowing any pride that might get in my way. It’s just you and me here. And I promise you, all I’m asking for is a conversation.

Sally: We could have talked anywhere. Why all the bells and whistles?

Adam: I didn’t want to bear my soul at the coffee house. Just — I wanted us to have some privacy without the threat of interruption from work, or whatever. I-I still have so much to say to you. And I understand if you don’t want to hear it, but I’m hoping that you will give me one last chance to plead my case. Again, obviously, you can go if that’s what you want.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I-I’m not sure what I want.

Nate: Wait, wait, wait. Wh-what do you mean, there’s no more us? I did what I did for us.

Elena: I didn’t ask you to do that. I didn’t ask you to change your plans for us.

Nate: Yes, you did. You said you didn’t want to be with a man who allowed his ambition to drive his decision making. So I proved to you that I cared about more than just power — in a big way that blew up my career. I could have quietly pulled the plug on the ipo thing, but i owned up to everything. Isn’t that what you wanted?

Elena: Nate, I’m glad that you told everyone the truth. And I think in time you will be glad, too. But I didn’t want you to do all of this in a way to save our relationship. I wanted you to do it because it was the right thing to do for yourself. Because, with or without me, betraying your family for a business deal is a mistake.

[ Chuckles ] You still don’t think what you’re doing is wrong, do you?

Nate: I get that you see it that way.

Elena: Oh, in other words, you don’t actually see what the problem is. I am sorry to say this, nate, but…I don’t recognize you anymore. You are not the man that I fell in love with. Maybe you’re just a product of your circumstances. Being a doctor, saving people. I admired dr. Hastings.

Nate: Dr. Hastings ceased to exist the night devon sucker-punched me.

Elena: And I own my part in that. But the bottom line is, you’re right. The man you were is gone, maybe forever. And I don’t think it’s in my best interest to stick around to find out. For people who are a little intense about hydration.

Nate: So, you’re still planning to leave?

Elena: Nate, I am not going to put my life on hold to sit around and wait to see if the man that I love is going to disappoint me.

Nate: Disappoint you again, you mean. I don’t know how to stop doing that because nothing I do seems to please you.

Elena: I’m just saying I am going to take that interview.

Nate: Understood. You won’t pump the brakes on your professional ambition to save our relationship, but you forced me to.

Elena: I didn’t force you to do anything. I made a decision to pursue a career opportunity, just like you made a decision to put on a show to try to convince me to change my mind. That was your choice.

Nate: And your choice was to come all the way over to chancellor-winters and interrupt a meeting to announce you were leaving? But you weren’t forcing my hand.

Elena: That was not my intention.

Nate: Of course it was. Why else would you show up the way you did? But I won’t force you to admit it. It was my choice to confess because I thought I was making the choice for both of us. You leaving genoa city — that is all about you and you alone.

Tucker: Uh, I am not the ceo you’re talking about. But it does make me wonder what’s going on at chancellor-winters that would even make it possible for another ceo to take over. Are there significant changes happening at the company?

Devon: Well, you know there’s changes happening at the company ’cause we just merged.

Tucker: Right.

Devon: We’re a brand-new company, essentially. So, yeah, of course, there’s a lot of things still falling into place.

Tucker: Okay. Uh, well, it’s obvious you’re flying blind as to who this person is. I’d like to try to protect you in any way I can, and I have the resources to help. So, why don’t you let me? What can you tell me about this leak? ‘Cause I could put my people on it and uncover whoever and whatever’s at play here.

Devon: No, no, ’cause we have our own people to do that kind of thing. And what information do you imagine you’d find out about our company since you’re not a part of it?

Tucker: [ Chuckling ] Well, I’ve been around the block a few times. Generally, if there’s information to be had, there’s a way to uncover it.

Devon: Right. Well, thank you, but we’re all set.

Tucker: Alright. I just want to help. At the very least, you know, you need to identify and oust this leaker, try to control whatever damage they did to whatever extent you can.

Devon: Yeah, well, that leak has been plugged.

Tucker: Has it? You don’t seem that sure, son. You just say the word. I’ll be right there for you.

Chloe: Why aren’t you more upset about this?

Nick: I’m not surprised adam would do this. I’ve come to expect it from my brother.

Chloe: Well, at the very least, he’s getting sally alone to try to win her back. So I think you should go over there and stop him before he tries to sink his hooks into her. Okay. Fine. I’ll do it.

Nick: No. Chloe, stop. Please don’t do that.

Chloe: Why not? Are you gonna march over there and put an end to this little rendezvous?

Nick: I don’t think either one of us should interfere. I know sally can take care of herself. And who knows? Maybe this is what adam and sally need to either get closure or to…reconnect.

Sally: Fine. Fine. I will have dinner with you.

Adam: Thank you. Okay? I promise you will not regret it.

Sally: I have heard that before.

Adam: Well…

Sally: [ Sighs ] This is…kind of nice.

Adam: Yeah.

Sally: So, where do we start?

Adam: Uh…with appetizers?

Sally: Cute. [ Chuckles ] But I meant, like, I feel like we should just get to it… ’cause [Scoffs] I… might leave here in the next five minutes because I don’t — I don’t know if I’m gonna believe anything that you have to say and I really don’t know if I can ever let you back in.

Adam: Okay. That is fair. I understand that your guard’s up. I know it’s hard to just trust someone again. But I’m hoping that, deep down, you can feel our connection and you know that it is honest. Okay, sally? You see me. You know me. I have shared more with you in a short amount of time than I have ever felt comfortable sharing with anyone. And I think you feel the same way.

Sally: I did. At one point.

Adam: Are you really that attached to someone else so soon? Was it really that easy for you to move on? Some days, it felt like asthma was holding me back.

Sally: I really don’t know how to answer that question. And it actually doesn’t even matter ’cause this isn’t about my feelings for anyone else. I could be seeing any and every other guy in genoa city, and it would have no bearing on the way that I feel about you. The only person that has the power to affect the way that i feel about you is you. You made me feel used, manipulated, and lied to. And I thought we had something special.

Adam: Sally, we did have something special.

Sally: Look, if you want this conversation to be open and honest, it also has to be about accepting that there may be no going back after everything that happened.

Adam: Okay. I accept that. But I am going to prove you wrong.

Chloe: Sally and adam do not need to reconnect, not now or ever.

Nick: Well, I, of course, agree with you. But it is her call.

Chloe: Everything about that relationship is toxic. And sally needs distance and time to heal. And if you’re okay with that, then great, but if this involves some sort of game about you getting back at your brother — let me rephrase that. If you break sally’s heart, I’ll break your legs. Got it?

Nick: I got it. You are a good friend to sally. I’m glad she has you. I don’t know where things stand with us. I would like to find out, but it will be at a pace that sally is comfortable with.

Chloe: You realize you may not get that chance, right? Things might not be going anywhere if adam can successfully work his voodoo on her.

Jack: But if you have no intention of letting him in, why go through with all of this? Wouldn’t it be easier just to ice him out entirely?

Ashley: I have another reason to want to meet with him, jack. I spoke with you about it earlier. Something fishy’s going on with tucker, okay? It has nothing to do with me or his desire to reconnect with his family. I’m more convinced than ever that he had some kind of involvement with diane while she was living in los angeles.

Jack: So, you’re going to use his contrition to get information out of him.

Devon: I need you to know that all this probing and questioning into what’s going on at the company isn’t making me feel very comfortable right now, okay?

Tucker: I’m just concerned for you.

Devon: I — I understand that, but you need to understand that I’m still just taking your word that you’re not the ceo who’s getting information, alright? And I’m not gonna be pulled or pushed into any corners.

Tucker: I’m — [ Chuckles ] I’m sorry. D-did I say or do something to offend you?

Devon: No, you didn’T. It’s me. It’S… this is a lot. It’s a lot to process, finding out something like this.

Tucker: Sure.

Devon: It’s got me looking at everybody crazy. I’m sure you can understand that. I appreciate you wanting to help me, but I’m gonna take care of this myself — ’cause personal issues are one thing, business is a different thing. I know you understand that as a businessman.

Tucker: I do. I do.

Devon: Good.

Tucker: Yes, I’m a businessman, but I’m also your father. And these days, you know what being a father means.

Elena: Maybe I am being selfish going to baltimore. But you’ve been going through so many changes. And as much as I’d like to be there by your side, I think this is something that you need to do alone.

Nate: I thought our relationship meant more to you than this.

Elena: It used to mean everything. But it has been excruciating watching you struggle through this moral dilemma. And I have tried to support you in the best way that I could, but I think I just need to realize that the man that I’ve been holding on to is not the man who’s standing in front of me.

Nate: Hey… sit. I’m sorry that things have gotten so contentious between us.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know how we got here. But I still believe we can fix this.

Elena: I can’t see how.

Nate: We can get out of this place we’re in if we do it together because we are stronger united than we are apart. Because I’m still the same man who you fell in love with, the man who wants… nothing more…

[ Breathes deeply ] …Than for you to come back home.

Elena: [ Voice breaking ] I don’t know, nate.

Nate: Remember us. Huh? Remember us. You’re all I have. Don’t go. Please stay.

Elena: [ Gasps ] So, you’re 45.

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Elena: I’m not doing this because I want to. I am doing this because I feel like I have to. You need to figure out who you are.

Nate: I know who I am.

Elena: I don’t think you do. Because you still don’t understand that everything that’s happened to you is a direct result of your choices. And it doesn’t matter how many times I tell you. What matters is that you know that what you did was wrong. I tried to talk through this with you. I wanted to work on our relationship. Why do you think I went on board with the podcast for chancellor-winters? It was because I wanted to be closer to you.

Nate: I know that. I was looking forward to working side by side again, collaborating as a team like we used to.

Elena: Nate, it all sounds good in theory. But we haven’t been a team in a long time. And I just don’t see a future with you anymore.

Jack: What makes you think that diane and tucker were in cahoots in L.A.? And, frankly, what business is it of yours what diane did with her time there?

Ashley: It’s my business because she’s involved with my family — you, kyle, and harrison. And I’m just as protective of you as you are of me, whether you like it or not.

Jack: Boy, digging up dirt on diane seems to be genoa city’s new favorite pastime. So, what have you found out?

Ashley: Nikki told me something she found out when she was in los angeles last week. Apparently, diane was seen in the company of a very wealthy, bentley-driving gentleman while she was living there.

Jack: Diane was gone for years. She has every right to be involved with anyone she wants to, including someone of means.

Ashley: You don’t think it’s a little odd that tucker shows up in genoa city with the same make and model bentley as a gift for diane’s son?

Tucker: It was also a gift for phyllis’s daughter. Does that make phyllis part of tucker’s conspiracy? I’m just saying this is all conjecture on your part. There’s no real evidence here. You and nikki are working very hard to ruin someone’s life.

Ashley: Wow. How deep has diane gotten under your skin?

Jack: [ Sighs ]

I need you to need me

with your love, my heart’s complete

no one said it’d be easy

I’ll be here by your side

love for you I can’t deny

would you mind if I stayed the night?

Let me love you

let me love you

Sally: Filet mignon, medium rare. Good choice.

Adam: You liked it?

Sally: You know I did. A good steak —

Adam: Ah! Can end any feud. I remember. I miss this. You know, not just the relationship or the romance, but the, um, friendship. You know? I could always count on you as a confidante. You were, um, a true friend to me. And believe it or not, i actually don’t have many of those.

Sally: Yeah, well [Sighs] That makes two of us. I miss our friendship, too. You saw things in me that no one else ever did.

Adam: No, I could see how amazing you were from the moment we met, long before we started seeing each other, before I saw you through a lens of love. Now I can’t see you through anything else.

Sally: Yeah, well… that was before.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Yep. Before I blew everything up with a series of very foolish mistakes.

[ Sighs ] Look, I’m not using this as an excuse, but I’ve gotten pretty used to having nobody to trust. And when I finally realized that I finally found someone that i could, I was filled, sally, with this overbearing desire to protect you. I mean, not only from the backlash that I’m sure was gonna come from my family, but from the damage that I’ve historically done to the people who care about me. And [Sighs] Once I finally realized the terrible mistake that I had made, all I wanted to do was to keep you safe. So I pushed you as far away as possible. I chased you away and hurt you in ways that I have spent long nights regretting. It’s in ways that I can never take back. And I want you to know that I am truly, deeply sorry for lying to you, for hurting you… and for loving you.

Sally: Loving me?

Adam: If I never would have fallen in love with you, we wouldn’t be where we are now, sally. Okay, I need you to know, as much as I treasure the memories of all the joyous times we spent together, I would have given it all up if it meant that I never caused you a moment of pain.

Sally: Thank you for saying that. But I wouldn’t trade a single day that we spent together, despite all of the pain. I could never regret anything that gave me so much… and felt so good. Maybelline new york’s instant eraser

Nick: Yes, I, uh — I would like to, uh, see where our friendship goes, um, but I would be an idiot to ignore the fact that the adam and sally chapter isn’t completely closed.

Chloe: Well, it should be. Slammed shut.

Nick: Maybe. But I’ve heard from both adam and sally. There are conflicting feelings from both sides, and those are feelings that sally needs to work through before we go any further. Because one thing I am not on the fence about is — if we’re going to take our relationship to another level, she’s got to be completely sure that she wants to be with just me.

Chloe: Yeah, I get that. You don’t want to be involved with someone who’s still hung up on someone else. But I think you’re underestimating how difficult a time sally’s had letting go of adam and how hard adam fights for something he wants.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Yeah, possibly. But maybe you’re not giving sally enough credit for how well she can assert or stand up for herself. Or maybe you’re giving adam too much credit for how strong his hold is on her.

Sally: Here’s to great conversations.

Adam: To great friendships.

Sally: To honesty and transparency.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And an amazing future.

[ Glasses clink ]

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: I know you think i can’t understand what this has been like for you and I don’t get what you’re struggling with, but I think I do.

Sally: You’ve been doing a lot of thinking, huh? Please enlighten me, oh, wise one.

Adam: I know you may think you have feelings for nick, but he’s just a way to help you forget what you and I have.

Sally: So, this is about nick.

Adam: No. It’s — no, it’s not. What — what I meant to say is —

Sally: No, I know — I know what you meant because you — you — you said it. You opened your mouth. The words came out. So, thank you for being honest. I mean, everybody knows your history with your brother. I mean, is this really even about me, or is this just about beating nick? He can get some good job at newman, but you could stop him from getting me? Did you mean anything that you just said? Or is this some power move to best nick and win me back like some kind of prize?

Jack: Diane has not gotten under my skin. I’m just not willing to accept that she and tucker have some kind of partnership in who knows what because they both happened to live in L.A. And had a passing acquaintance with bentleys. It’s too big a stretch. And how does that connect them? And to what end?

Ashley: I don’t know, but nikki and I are gonna find out.

Jack: I don’t like where this is going. You two are trying to ruin diane.

Ashley: You can’t ruin somebody if they haven’t done anything wrong, right?

Jack: You could do a lot of damage along the way. My principal concern is kyle. He finally has a decent relationship with his mother. I’m not gonna let that implode because of unproven accusations. You said you and I have the same thing in mind. We want to protect our family. Fine. I’m telling you — don’t do anything to hurt my son.

Devon: I’m gonna take off. And I apologize for just barging the way I did, okay?

Tucker: No, no, no. Listen. You’re always welcome here. Always. Next time, bring dominic, damn it. I want to meet my grandson.

Devon: Since you say you understand how personal fatherhood is to me these days, I want your word as a father and as a grandfather now that you’re telling me the truth about chancellor-winters.

Tucker: You have my word. I would never make any kind of business play that might harm you or jeopardize our relationship in any way.

Devon: Alright.

[ Door closes ] (Vo) at the tidy cats innovation lab.

Elena: I made up my mind. I’m going to baltimore. I think it’s the best thing for me right now. And even if I don’t get the job, I think I need to be alone for a bit. You probably should be, too.

Nate: Got it.

Elena: I will call you when i get back into town, and we can arrange for me to get my stuff. I’ll probably do it while you’re at work.

Nate: I won’t be at work. I was fired, remember?

Elena: Not because of me.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door closes ]

Nate: [ Sighs heavily ] Victoria, it’s nate. We need to meet. There’s been a development, and, um, it’s not good.

Ashley: I would never do anything to hurt kyle. You know that.

Jack: I am just telling you to slow down. You are jumping from one conclusion to another.

Ashley: I — let’s talk about this little bit later, okay?

Tucker: Hey. Sorry I’m late. My sincere apologies. There was an emergency with devon, and I couldn’t get away.

Ashley: Oh. Is dominic okay?

Tucker: Oh, no, it had nothing to do with him.

Ashley: Oh. Thank goodness. Uh, actually, I think you did us both a favor by being late. Um, this dinner would have been a massive waste of time because I wasn’t gonna give you the benefit of the doubt, tucker. I was just gonna give you enough rope to hang yourself. And you gave me enough time to realize that I didn’t want to stoop to that kind of childish behavior, so —

Tucker: Wait a minute. Wait. Wait. Wait. Please.

Ashley: No. I’m sure I’ll see you around.

Jack: Does this mean you’re letting go of what we discussed earlier?

Ashley: Not a chance. I’ll see you later, boys.

Tucker: She’s something else, isn’t she?

Jack: She’s out of your league.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] Always nice to see you, jack.

Jack: Stay. Have a seat. We need to talk.

Adam: Look, I want a time machine to go back five minutes to take back what I said, okay? This has nothing to do with nick. This is about me and you. But I can’t pretend not to know that you’re involved with somebody else. I mean, both of you have admitted it to me, sally, and i can’t not address the elephant in the room — that you’ve moved on.

Sally: I moved on because you dumped me. Oh, my god. To think I almost fell for this ruse. I almost got lulled back into some false sense of security and nostalgia, all so you can accomplish some sort of agenda of yours yet again?

Sally: No, that is not what I am doing, sally. I don’t want to do anything else to hurt you. All I want to do is make you happy.

Sally: No, you don’T. You just can’t stand the fact that I’m with someone else. And the worst part is that that person is your brother.

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Christine: I have news. Good news.

Victoria: I’m gonna find you a suitable position here. Chancellor-winters’ loss is newman’s gain.

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Nate: [ Sniffs, sighs ]

Lily: Nate. What’s wrong?

Nate: Um… devon, lily, uh… there’s something I need to say to you two — in private.

Billy: Can it wait?

Nate: No.

Billy: Look, nate, we got some pretty, uh, pressing business matters to take care of, things in the pipeline that are time-sensitive.

Nate: This directly impacts what we’re all doing here.

Audra: The ipo?

Nate: Among other things.

Lily: Okay. Um, can you two actually just give us a minute, please?

Devon: No, hang on a second. Hang on a second. Why do they have to leave?

Nate: You know what? You’re right. Billy and audra can stay. They’ll find out the truth soon enough. In fact, I want you to all hear it from me.

Lily: The truth about what?

[ Knock on door ]

Tucker: Hey. Good time? Bad time? Sure as hell been a long time.

Adam: So it has. Come on in.

Tucker: Thank you.

Adam: I, uh, heard about your dramatic return, the little stunt with the helicopter.

Tucker: Oh, yeah, the stunt. Well, I was late for the ceremony, you know, and wouldn’t want to be thought of as rude. You know how the righteous people in this town like to cluck their tongues.

Adam: Yeah, I think you just like being unpredictable.

Tucker: Ah, look who’s talking. Choosing to work here instead of at newman. Victor must have had an apoplectic fit.

Adam: I, uh, assume you’re here to see jack, but unfortunately he’s in a meeting.

Tucker: Yeah, I did stop by to say hi to him, but I’m actually on my way down to the lab.

Adam: What for?

Tucker: To see ashley.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] And what do you think that’ll accomplish?

Ashley: Hey.

Traci: Hi.

Ashley: Where’d you get that?

Traci: Oh, harrison was in here playing earlier, and he found it in the trash.

Ashley: Oh. That’s because I put it there.

Traci: It looks japanese.

Ashley: It’s from a tea ceremony that I went to with tucker a long time ago. Um, I think when he gave it to me he was trying to make an impression, except I, um — I wasn’t very impressed.

Traci: Apparently not.

Ashley: Do you want it? ‘Cause I don’t care what happens to it.

Traci: [ Sighs ] So, I imagine running into tucker again after all these years has brought up some memories.

Ashley: Oh, I think that’s what he was hoping.

Traci: Well, do you have a sense for the truth of his story? I mean, do you think he really is a changed man after his brush with death?

Ashley: [ Sighs ]

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Nate: It’s about your plans to take chancellor-winters public…and my own role in that endeavor. As much as I regret having to admit this, I haven’t been operating in good faith.

Audra: What do you mean by that exactly?

Nate: Since the beginning of this process, I’ve been meeting in secret with the ceo of another company, sharing what i know, every closely guarded detail about our planned offering, including the timetable for our announcement, how everyone felt about it, what point we were at in the process.

Billy: Are you serious?

Lily: Why would you do something like that?

Devon: This is about you and me, isn’t it?

Ashley: Huh. Has tucker changed? As in, is he capable of having an epiphany about anything ever?

[ Both laugh ]

Traci: I will take that as a “no.”

Ashley: Well, he’s a narcissist, right? I mean, look at the way he disrupted kyle and summer’s vow renewal ceremony. It was so incredibly obnoxious. And I don’t believe he had an awakening after he crashed his fancy car and then he went to an ashram. Just two exotic things he can check off his bucket list.

Traci: I imagine he’s lying to himself to some extent, don’t you think?

Ashley: Exactly. Well, that’s what chronic liars do, right? Guys like that, it’s a reflex. We’ve learned that the hard way.

Traci: I guess we have.

Ashley: He’s a master manipulator. He always has been. I mean, when we were married, he was supposed to be [Sighs] So incredibly in love with me, and yet… well, he cheated on me, you know? Twice. Anyway, he was involved in business dealings that hurt people I cared about, and now I’m supposed to believe it’s just a coincidence that he shows up in genoa city a few months after diane did.

Traci: Wait, y-you think there’s some connection between the two of them?

Ashley: Yeah, I think there’s a strong possibility.

Traci: What?

Ashley: I think somehow they were involved when diane was living in los angeles.

Traci: Th-this is the first i am hearing of any of this.

Ashley: Well, it stands to reason, if I’m right about this, diane would want to keep it under wraps. I mean, she’s been going on and on about the exemplary life she lived in L.A., You know, how hard she worked to change things and how frugal she was. So, if she did find herself once again in tucker’s orbit, I mean, how long do you think that saintly lifestyle would have lasted?

Traci: [ Sighs ] But what makes you think that he even knew that she was alive, let alone that they were collaborating?

Ashley: It’s complicated, and I don’t have enough time to give you details. I’m sorry. I’ve got to get to work.

Traci: [ Gasps ]

Ashley: I know. I’m leaving your writer’s brain in torment. I’m really sorry, traci.

Traci: You’ve got that right.

Ashley: But trust me — there are possible links between these two charlatans that are just too much of a coincidence to ignore. And I don’t have any proof. Yet.

[ Door opens and closes ]

Tucker: I’m glad I ran into you.

Adam: Oh, yeah?

Tucker: Yeah. I wanted to let you know that I’m delighted that you decided to cut ties with all things newman, especially victor. It’s the best thing you could’ve done for yourself, man, you know, get out from under the old man’s thumb once and for all.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] It’s a little rich, don’t you think? Editorializing about my father and me. I mean, it’s not like you have put your best foot forward to show up for your own son. Did you even know he had a kid?

Tucker: What kind of a question is that? Of course I knew he had a kid.

Adam: I’m so sorry. What was I thinking? You are tucker mccall, the, uh, all-knowing, all-seeing.

Tucker: Well, rebuilding my relationship with devon and becoming a part of my grandson’s life.

Adam: Well, I think that is a good place for you to put your energy. And from everything I’ve heard, you’re wasting your time with ashley.

Tucker: Yeah. Maybe I am. But I’m gonna try… ’cause I love her. And when you really love someone and you realize the gravity of the mistakes you made that cost you that love, there is no barrier that you wouldn’t try to overcome to win it back.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: This is a nice surprise.

Sally: Times two.

Nick: Been thinking a lot about you.

Sally: Oh?

Nick: After our conversation at the club last night.

Sally: Yes, about our situation where we both agreed to see where the wind takes us?

Nick: Have you had a chance to consider things?

Sally: Yes. I have been thinking a lot about it, you know, about what this is, where it’s going, what it looks like now. And there is something that i would like to ask you. Facing expensive vitamin c creams with dull results?

Nick: So, you want to ask me a question. Fire away.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Okay. I know this is short notice, but can we maybe spend some time together this weekend? I don’t know. I thought maybe we could do something fun, something different, just the two of us.

Nick: I mean, I’m pretty busy.

Sally: Okay. Well, I tried.

Nick: [ Laughing ] Is that seriously your question?

Sally: Yes. Yeah, I-I — [ Sighs ] I know that we said that we were just gonna go moment by moment, but we can’t literally do that because you have christian. We both have busy lives, other obligations, so some advanced planning is required. You know, unless you just really want to keep things simple for now.

Nick: Yeah, cool. What’d you have in mind for our little, uh, hangout session?

Sally: Well, um… skydiving, hot air ballooning. Heard there’s a pinball tournament in akron.

Nick: Pinball? How did you know that —

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Oh, you’re kidding. Okay.

Sally: Yeah. Uh… more on that later. No, I just — look, the fall colors are beautiful, and I just thought maybe we could go out to the lake and, you know, pack a nice lunch and maybe find a place to go skinny-dipping. But, you know, I’m open to any and all suggestions.

Nick: Skinny-dipping? You vicious, vicious woman. How am I supposed to think about anything else today?

Sally: I’m sorry.

Nick: Struggling to come up with any other thought. Uh, yes, I would love to spend some time with you, just the two of us, away from everything else.

Sally: Me too.

Nick: Not coming up with anything right now, but I’m sure we’ll figure something out.

Sally: Yeah.

Nick: And whatever we decide to do, can we just please keep skinny-dipping on the table?

Sally: [ Chuckles ] You have my word.

Sally: I’m not gonna let you believe that you’re cold and selfish. I know for a fact that you’re not. I know it in my heart. Because… I wouldn’t be falling in love with someone like that.

Sally: We made such an effort to keep things professional, but this is definitely not professional.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, all those declarations that nothing is going on between us. Although I will say that I sold that a little more than you did.

Sally: Not true. All of my assurances to chloe and to chelsea and even you were legit, because I did not want to ruin my chances at newman fashion or newman media.

Adam: And now newman/locke.

Sally: Actually, what was most important to me was not ruining my chances with what i really wanted.

Adam: And what is that?

Sally: You.

Adam: I mean, why waste time worrying about what other people think? Anything can happen. Life can change in an instant, so we need to grab every moment we can.

Sally: I couldn’t agree more.

[ Chuckles ] Mm. [ Chuckles ]

Sally: They’re beautiful!

Adam: Looks like someone has a secret admirer.

Sally: “Shine brightly, kick some ass, and know that I have your back. The best is yet to come. Love, adam.”

Adam: [ Gasps ]

[ Sighs ]

Nate: You’re wrong, devon. My actions had nothing to do with getting some kind of revenge.

Billy: Well, then, why don’t you go ahead and tell us what the hell is going on through your head?

Audra: Who’s the ceo you’re conspiring with? What have you shared with them?

Devon: How much damage have you done?

Nate: This was never about inflicting damage. The company was still going to thrive.

Devon: When? After it was ripped out from under us with your help?

Nate: I had one goal — creating an opportunity in the only way that seemed possible.

Lily: What do you mean, opportunity?

Devon: Oh, I think I know what he means. It has to be better than what he’s got going on here. This ceo promised to put you in charge of chancellor-winters after you helped them take it over, didn’t they?

Nate: I needed to find a way to create the break for myself you refused to give me.

Sally: Fabulous day out there.

Chloe: Yeah, I guess so.

Sally: I know so.

Chloe: Oh. Well, you’re in a good mood. Any special reason?

Sally: Well, I just ran into nick in the park, and it seemed like the universe was sending us a message.

Chloe: Oh. What kind of message was that?

Sally: Well, we had a long talk last night about where things stand, where things are going, you know, that sort of thing.

Chloe: And?

Sally: You know, we both had intense relationships that crashed and burned, and neither of us want to go through that again, but we also don’t want to miss out on this wonderful connection that we feel. So we just decided to take this as it comes, not put any labels on it, and just enjoy ourselves in the moment.

Chloe: Well, it’s always wise to get things out in the open and make sure you’re on the same page.

Sally: You’re being very diplomatic.

Chloe: Well, not on purpose. I like nick. He’s a good guy. He’s genuine and down-to-earth. And I’m so glad to see you so happy, you know, moving on from what could have been the worst thing that could have happened to you or anyone else. Forget I said that.

Billy: I mean, at least be honest about your intent. You screwed over everybody in this room, including your family.

Nate: I repeat — this wasn’t about revenge —

Billy: No, nate, you don’t get to dress this up however you want, okay? ‘Cause the truth is you betrayed us. Not only us. You betrayed my mother. You betrayed neil and katherine. You sat in here like a loyal soldier. Then you went and sold that information to another ceo behind our backs.

Devon: You never answered me before, either. You were planning to sell your stake in the company to this person, weren’t you? ‘Cause then that would put them over the top in the number of shares they owned and give them a controlling interest, right? That was the trade-off. ‘Cause then — what? — They would install you at the top so you could carry out their orders. Am I close? You’re not gonna deny that? That’s amazing. It’s amazing that you would do all of that just over some stupid issues between you and me.

Nate: Think what you want. I can’t stop you.

Devon: It’s obvious that’s what this is about. And the nerve for you to stand there and say that I don’t give you opportunities when i literally handed you this position as my second in command with your zero business experience? I’d call that an opportunity. I obviously wanted this to work out for you. We all wanted you to be a part of the family business. We supported you while you lied to my face and to everybody else here. And you know what? Let’s not forget to mention all these random times that you just so happened to run into audra outside the office. ‘Cause I’m sure that was calculated since you wanted to get as much info about this ipo deal as possible. Right?

Lily: No one is blaming you for anything, audra.

Audra: I appreciate that.

Billy: I mean, I’m sick to my stomach. I don’t even know who the hell you are. I mean, who are you?

Devon: This is the reason that you and your girlfriend elena are having problems and that she’s staying in a hotel right now. She told me she doesn’t recognize the person you’re becoming and it kills her to watch you go through it. And I’m gonna bet something else. The only reason that you even admitted all this to us is because she showed up earlier and she was gonna do it herself, right?

Nate: You do not know what you’re talking about. It was my decision to come clean.

Billy: Oh, that’s a very convenient time to grow a conscience, nate.

Lily: Wait a second. When we found out that tucker had come into town and we wanted to slow things down with the ipo, it was your idea to speed things up. You said it was in our best interest.

[ Scoffs ]

Devon: Hey, hold on, man. Hold on. This person that you’re selling us out to is my father?

[ Elevator doors opening ]

[ Elevator doors closing ]

Ashley: Now you’re ambushing me at work? What are you trying to accomplish?

Tucker: Can we start with “hello,” or is that too much to ask?

Ashley: I made myself crystal clear. This is just arrogance.

Tucker: You know that’s not true, and I’m not just gonna walk away.

Ashley: But I told you — oh, please. You’ve done it before.

Tucker: Ashley, I’m —

Ashley: I told you how i felt. Now stay the hell away from me, please.

[ Cellphone rings ] Ashley abbott. Nurse mariyam sabo knows a moment this pure

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Keep it quilted means

you keep it the best.

Chloe: If I’m being careful about what I say right now, it’s because I know how complicated this is for you. I alluded to adam. I didn’t even mention his name. And that big, sunny smile of yours completely disappeared.

Sally: And I have been very open with nick about that, that I’m still dealing with leftover feelings and break-up trauma, and he has been really cool and understanding.

Chloe: Yeah, you’ve said that before, but the guy has to have his limits.

Sally: Nick is giving me space to sort through my feelings with adam without making me feel weird or guilty. He’s not pressuring me in any way.

Chloe: And that must be refreshing.

Sally: Okay.

Chloe: Well, am I wrong? This is what it’s like to date a mature, emotionally healthy grown-up, and that is exactly what you need right now. You don’t need to be rushing into anything until you get the previous guy out of your system. And you just said nick knows that — because he has ethics and compassion and he’s confident enough in himself that he doesn’t want to be somebody else’s rebound. Do you know how rare that is?

Sally: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I mean, it’s — it’s so easy with nick. We made plans to spend time together this weekend, just the two of us, to get away from everything else that’s going on.

Chloe: That sounds perfect.

Sally: So looking forward to it, you know, whatever it is that we decide to do. But I am determined to focus on the positive things in my life and not the confusing ones.

Ashley: Yes, absolutely. I will text you that right now. Okay. Bye-bye.

Tucker: So, I’ve —

[ Laughs ]

Ashley: [ Sighs ]

Tucker: I have been thinking over everything you said to me, and you have every right to still be angry, so —

Ashley: Oh, thank you so much for the validation, tucker. I mean, honestly, I don’t know what I would have done without it. Listen, I’m not angry with you, okay? I’m annoyed. But what I feel for you, like i said before, was indifference.

Tucker: No. I don’t buy that. I think that’s a facade to cover up the pain you feel from what i did to you. You know that a love like ours never dies.

Ashley: Could you just get over yourself? For the record — for the record — and hear me out here — it’s easy to stop loving somebody when they’ve repeatedly cheated on you. Not to mention you tried to take away my family’s company, tucker. Are we really gonna keep going over this again and again?

Tucker: I keep coming back to that pivotal conversation we had when our relationship was falling apart, right? And katherine urged you to come talk to me and —

Ashley: Okay, so, we’re gonna keep talking about this?

Tucker: Yes, we are. Yes, we are. And you said to me the only way we could stay together is if i was a different man, if I — if I underwent some kind of miraculous change. But you weren’t sure you believed in those kind of miracles anymore, right?

Ashley: Yeah. So, you think the best way to revive my belief in miracles is to land your helicopter in my backyard? Genius.

Tucker: Yeah, that was not the best decision I’ve ever made, and I’ve taken a lot of flak for it.

Ashley: Oh, I’ll bet you have.

Tucker: And in hindsight, uh, I’m glad you weren’t there to see it. As a — [ Chuckles ] As a grand gesture, it was kind of a flop. But I have changed.

Ashley: Well, so you keep telling me. Yeah, I know.

Tucker: Right. Talk is cheap. That’s why I’m here. I would like the opportunity to show you I’ve changed, take you to dinner, okay? Just the two of us. If, after dinner, you still feel the same way, you honestly want nothing to do with me… I swear I’ll back off.

Devon: Say something, nate! Did my father come back here to try and get control of this company? Yes or no?

Nate: I am not going to reveal the ceo’s identity. This is about me, what I did, what I’m doing to make things right.

Devon: So it’s tucker.

Nate: I didn’t say that.

Devon: You didn’t have to say it. You didn’t have to say anything. Excuse me. Actually, you know what? I know this goes without saying. You’re fired.

Billy: Audra, how does this change things for us right now?

Audra: Tell us what you’ve relayed to this mysterious person about our plans. How much confidential information surrounding the ipo have you compromised?

Nate: [ Sighs ] Enough for them to be able to make a move. They’ve had time to get their financing in place. They’re ready to swoop in the day of the offering. All they need is the date it’s happening.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Lily: [ Sighs ] Oh, my god. I have to call jill and let her know what’s going on. And, um, audra, please hold off on filing the paperwork until we just figure this whole thing out.

Audra: I’ll handle it.

Lily: Thank you. Oh, nate.

[ Scoffs ] Do you know, what’s funny, is that we were doing this ipo so that we could pursue our collective vision — ours. That included you. I mean, a lot of what we wanted to do were your ideas. And if you had gone through with this, then chancellor-winters would have been led by someone else’s vision. They would have been the majority shareholders, and they would have pushed us out. And what katherine built and devon and your uncle — what they all built would have been taken from us. And you were willing to let that happen? I mean, why? Why?

Billy: At least now we know what ashland locke saw in you — greed, selfishness. I mean, honestly, how do you do that to your own family?

Nate: I’m not even gonna pretend I can explain my motives to you.

Lily: Okay, then explain it to me. Suffering from sinus congestion,

Nate: You want to know what motivated me? Frustration. I was robbed of the one thing that brought me joy as a doctor — the ability to perform surgery. After that, my career in medicine started to feel hollow. I never took to being a hospital administrator. So, when you and devon offered me a job here —

Billy: Yeah. As coo. Not exactly in the mailroom.

Nate: I was so grateful for the opportunity.

Billy: Really? And that’s how you show it?

Nate: I threw myself into this job. For the first time in a long while, I took pride in what i was doing, felt that sense of purpose I used to have, the desire to excel.

[ Chuckles ] It was disconcerting at first when devon would shut down my ideas, wouldn’t even discuss them. But I was the new kid on the block, so I just powered on. But over time, it became obvious that something more was happening. Devon was rejecting everything i came up with, ideas I knew were good because you and billy told me so. But ultimately, it was devon’s call. And I knew you weren’t gonna challenge your brother, not about this. I wasn’t a priority.

Lily: That is not true.

Nate: It is. Not that I’m blaming you.

Billy: None of this — none of this justifies stabbing us in the back.

Nate: I wanted to make the most of this position I had been given, to be a full participant, for at least some of my ideas to be implemented. But it became clear that as long as devon could pull rank, that was never going to happen. So when a different opportunity presented itself, I grabbed it, took the initiative, set things in motion that would allow my voice to be heard and respected. Because I knew it was the only way I’d ever have a chance to prove myself.

Lily: But it wasn’t the only way, nate. It was a choice.

Nate: Yeah. So, uh…I guess that’s it.

Lily: Get out.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: For you, sally spectra, hand-delivered via courier.

Sally: What is that?

Chloe: Well, I don’t know, but, I mean, it looks very fancy. Nice, heavy stock. Points off for calligraphy and not real engraving, but, I mean, it just feels so nice, so rich. Very tasteful.

Sally: Let me see it.

Chloe: Ah. No, no. I need to give the sniff test first.

Sally: The sniff test?

Chloe: Yeah. [ Sniffs ] Okay. So, it’s unscented, which means it’s definitely from a man.

Sally: Oh, my god. Come on. Here. Hand it over.

Chloe: No, what’s the magic word?

Sally: Chloe!

Chloe: [ Sighs ] Okay, fine. Okay, so, stop grinning and tell me. What does it say?

Sally: It is an invitation to dinner tonight.

Chloe: Ooh.

Sally: Signed “N.”

Chloe: [ Gasps ] Where?

Sally: “The grand phoenix rooftop.”

Chloe: Very romantic. I guess nick couldn’t wait for the weekend.

Sally: I love living in the moment.

[ Laughs ]

Ashley: Look, you and I are not going anywhere, okay? There’s no relationship for us. When I broke up with you, it’s because I was so tired of your lies and your betrayals and your manipulations. And that’s when I was madly in love with you. It was a long, long time ago, tucker. I see my ex-husband standing in front of me, somebody whom i have zero trust in.

Tucker: All I’m asking you, ashley, is to sit down with me and hear me out over some wine and some dinner — at your daughter’s restaurant, no less, where I will be one wrong move from being tossed out onto the street.

Ashley: Fine. Okay. But only because I want you to stop stalking me.

Tucker: [ Scoffs ]

Ashley: And I’m — yeah. I’m gonna hold you to the terms that you set, okay? One dinner.

Tucker: One dinner.

Ashley: One dinner, where once again I will tell you there’s no future for us. And then you steer clear of me. You promise me? No more showing up at my work or my home or anyplace else you think I might be.

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Nate: Thank god I caught you before you left for baltimore.

Elena: Aren’t you supposed to be at work?

Nate: Look, I — I heard everything you said to me before you left chancellor-winters. It hit me hard, um, forced me to really look at what I was doing. And in that moment, I went back in and I made a decision. I told devon, lily, all of them everything I had done, that i had been meeting on the sly with another ceo, funneling them information about our public offering. I didn’t tell them who it was because I don’t — I don’t want this to turn into a major conflict. I just want it to end.

Elena: What happened next?

Nate: It was rough.

[ Breathes deeply ] Devon stormed out before I could explain why I did it. Lily ordered me to leave, and billy tore me a new one. And audra looked at me like i was dirt. But the point is, I did it. I told them the truth. I confessed everything, elena. I did it for you.

Audra: I’ll take the necessary steps to stop the ipo from moving forward.

Lily: Thank you.

Audra: Should we keep the framework in place so we’re ready if this is just a delay?

Lily: Um…I think that’s something that devon and I are gonna have to decide.

Billy: Once we find out who nate is feeding this information to.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Tucker: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Tucker: What a nice surprise. Although, sorry, you caught me at a bad time. I’m in a bit of a rush to get out of here.

Devon: Well, you know what? Make time for me ’cause I’m gonna ask you one question, and I want a straight, honest answer from you.

Tucker: Sure.

Devon: Did you come back to genoa city to go after chancellor-winters?

Nick: Quitting time?

Chloe: Oh, you know it. Can I help you with something?

Nick: Just looking for sally.

Chloe: Oh. You just missed her. She already headed to your little rendezvous.

Nick: My what?

Chloe: Oh, she told me. The grand phoenix rooftop. Your romantic dinner invitation?

[ Door closes ]

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

[ Sighing ]

[ Door closes ]

Adam: I’m glad you could make it.

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Mariah: Excuse me. We are looking for the owner of the hottest new club in town. Do you know where he might be?

Tessa: Yeah, he had this super-swanky opening, but I heard that there were invited guests that didn’t come.

Mariah: Yeah, and I’m sure that those two losers have a very viable reason.

Noah: Okay, let’s hear the sob story.

Mariah: We are so, so sorry we missed the opening night, but we had to get some paperwork in for the adoption attorney.

Tessa: We got you a gift. Will you ever forgive us?

Noah: Depends on what you got me.

Mariah: That is a “reserved” sign, which I would like you to install on whatever the best seats are in the house. They’re for us, of course.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: We — we’re your gift.

Noah: Got it. Thank you.

Mariah: No snarky comment, witty retort? What — what’s wrong?

Noah: I’m not sure.

Mariah: What happened?

Noah: Just, you know, a little blast from the past showed up at the grand opening last night.

Tessa: Who?

Noah: My ex from london. Audra.

Audra: Allie, nice to see you again.

Allie: Hi.

Audra: [ Sighs ] Last night flew right by. Feels like a blur. I take it from the empty seat, noah is too busy getting his club ready for its second evening in business to spend any time with you.

Allie: Well, we’ve both been hard at work all day, but we managed to squeeze in a little time during our breaks. We don’t like to be apart for too long.

Audra: I’m so glad noah’s found someone to be with.

Allie: Not as happy as we are.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Hey, great minds think alike. It was such a beautiful day, I had to —

Billy: You had to what? Camp out here and wait for your moment to ambush my son?

Victoria: Just so you know, dad has enlisted michael to look into tucker mccall’s most recent activity and to find out if he has an agenda with the chancellor-winters ipo.

Nick: Guy’s got a lot of strong personal motives to want to get his hands on the company.

Victoria: Well, he had a majority stake as chancellor in the past. Maybe he’s just looking out for devon’s position there.

Nick: Or he could go bigger.

Victoria: Like he usually does.

Nick: Especially since katherine didn’t leave him the company in her will.

Victoria: I believe that his inheritance consisted of her vinyl-record collection.

Nick: Which should have some strong sentimental value, but he probably feels slighted, you know, like she didn’t love or trust him enough to give him the reins, and now he’s just pissed off enough that he wants to get a part of the family business right now.

Victoria: Well, what if tucker wants more than a large percentage of chancellor-winters? What if he wants it all?

Nick: Well, if that’s the case, we need to ask ourselves a very important question, vick. Do we really want to get into a fight with mccall over something that he sees as his birthright?

Lily: Did you get the e-mail from audra?

Devon: I did. She moves real fast.

Lily: I know, right? As soon as nate suggested speeding things up with taking the company public, she was right on it.

Devon: Yeah, about that.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Devon, I know. I know. You want to take things slow.

Devon: No, I’m having second thoughts altogether ’cause I don’t know if rushing things is the right move.

Lily: Look, we’re all concerned about tucker, okay? That’s why we’re speeding things up, so that he can’t come after us.

Devon: I understand why we’re doing it. It’s just not a fun thought to have to imagine that my father’s trying to steal our company.

Lily: I know, I’m sure. And, you know, I really hope that we’re wrong about him. I do. But if we take these precautions, then we can protect chancellor-winters.

Nate: Thank you for coming here with me to talk. I thought if we had some privacy, it might make it easier for us to figure out how to make this work again. As much as you miss this place… …I miss you even more.

Elena: Do you?

Nate: Of course. We have so many happy memories here. So even when you’re not here, I see myself making coffee for two. Us getting cozy on the couch. And standing right here is where I surprised you with keys.

Elena: Yeah.

Nate: So this is where I will stand… while I remind you that this is our home. This is where we started building our future together, creating memories, putting down roots, building a solid foundation. Elena, I want to create more memories with you. I want to fill this place up with all the chapters of our story. This is just one obstacle. We are stronger than this. We have managed to best every other challenge, and I’m sure we can get past this, too. But only if we do it together. Elena, please, come back home. My most important kitchen tool?

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Victoria: We can take on mccall unlimited any day.

Nick: Vick, I would bet on us, too, of course, but this could turn into a colossal battle that we just don’t need, especially when you consider the possible legal risks of involving nate.

Victoria: We’re walking a fine line, but we haven’t broken any laws.

Nick: Well, not yet we haven’T. Look, we just acquired a bunch of new companies. Let’s focus on them right now and try and maximize their value to newman. Can we just agree to step back and really think about what is the right play here?

Victoria: There’s no time. We have to move now.

Nick: What is the rush?

Victoria: Nate has persuaded lilly and devon to speed up the timeline for taking chancellor-winters public.

Nick: Well, that doesn’t seem like a very good sign to me.

[ Sighs ] Look, I really believe you need to question what your actual motives are here. Don’t just think about what we can gain, but also what we can lose.

Chelsea: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a second. Since when is sitting on a bench and enjoying some sunshine an ambush?

Billy: Well, what would you call it?

Chelsea: A lovely afternoon till you showed up.

Billy: Right, so you weren’t sitting here, waiting for my son to show up so you could talk to him about being his mother? Because that’s what he said happened.

Chelsea: I bumped into him by chance. I did not accost him.

Billy: That’s not how he took it.

Chelsea: I just wanted to make sure he was alright.

Billy: By pushing him to bond with connor as his brother, chelsea?

Chelsea: No, no, that was not the reason.

Billy: Look, victoria and i have warned you — do not push this. We are his parents. If you do not respect that, we’re going to have some problems.

Chelsea: Johnny and I have a biological connection. That deserves some respect, too.

Elena: I hate this, nate. I hate being away from you. But it’s killing me to see what’s happening to you.

Nate: Elena, I am still the same man you fell in love with, and what I’m doing for chancellor-winters, it’s no different than being in an operating room with a patient’s life on the line. I take the initiative, override the bad advice, and trust my gut to do what had to be done. I’m sure you would do the same.

Elena: Yes, in this hypothetical situation, but —

Nate: Yes, I heard your concerns, and I have taken them to heart. Yes, we used to work together and make decisions about our jobs together. But now that our career paths have diverged, we should trust each other to make the right decisions in our respective professions. So from now on, why don’t we leave our careers outside that door? Outside our relationship? Can we do that?

Elena: I don’t know, nate.

Nate: Can we at least try? Elena, what we have is so good, it’s so much bigger than a job. You still love me, right?

Elena: Of course I do.

Nate: Then put faith in our love.

[ Knock on door ]

Elena: Are you expecting someone?

Nate: No.

[ Sighs ]

Victoria: Nate, I’m sorry to pop in like this, but I, uh… hello, elena. I tried calling.

Nate: I’m sorry. I haven’t been checking my phone.

Victoria: If you’re in the middle of something, we can talk later.

Nate: Yeah, that might be best.

Elena: Actually, it’s fine. I need to get going. You can finish your conversation.

Nate: Okay. And we’ll finish this later?

Elena: I’ll call you.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Victoria: If you need to back out, now would be the time because that window is about to close. I’m on a mission to talk to people about

Billy: You know, I thought we were all on the same page, to make sure that we put johnny first, to give him the time and the space to handle this in the way that he sees fit, but you keep pushing for more than you originally asked, going against our wishes.

Chelsea: It was just an honest conversation.

Billy: A conversation that my son is not ready to have, chelsea. I mean, you freaked him out.

Chelsea: I feel terrible about that. I just wanted to listen to what he had to say. Honestly, I am proud of him for sticking up for himself. I didn’t fight him on anything. I didn’t chase him when he walked away. I would never put him in that position.

Billy: Well, your very presence puts him in that position.

Chelsea: What did you want me to do when I saw him, billy, huh? Turn around and walk away? That would have hurt him even more. I thought I was putting him first by showing him kindness and compassion. You know, frankly, you don’t understand what it feels like knowing that a child that you wanted to protect and that you nurtured for all those months who grew inside you wants nothing to do with you. It’s extremely painful, and i don’t think you understand that. When I look into johnny’s eyes, I feel a connection. Does he really feel nothing in return? This whole thing is ripping me up inside, so if you could just stop chastising me and try to understand where I’m coming from.

Billy: Chelsea, you got to give my son some space. I mean, you have gone years without this need for connection.

Chelsea: He has always been in my heart. Always.

Billy: Okay, well, do you know what I think is going on? And I may be wrong, but… maybe you’re feeling a little bit lost in your world right now, and you see johnny as an opportunity to try and balance things out.

Chelsea: How dare you accuse me of trying to use that little boy.

Billy: That’s not what i meant.

Chelsea: I love him. I’ve always loved him. And I thought you understood that. But you’re just like adam. You know, he accused me of trying to use connor to fix my broken parts. Is that what you think I’m doing with johnny? Is that how you see me? I’m not a bad person.

Billy: I don’t think you are. But we have to get over this hump. And I’ve tried to be respectful, and I want nothing but the best for you. But at the end of the day, and above all else, I will protect my children.

Nate: I didn’t say anything about backing out of this.

Victoria: Not explicitly, no. But you did mention that our arrangement has already been causing conflict in your relationship with elena. And if that’s true, maybe you should ask yourself if it’s worth it.

Nate: There’s no need to change anything. I have everything under control.

Victoria: Do you?

Nate: Yes. Elena and I were just in the process of straighten things out right when you arrived.

Victoria: Well, good. That’s encouraging. I’m happy to hear that. And I’m sorry for my bad timing.

Nate: No problem. My professional and personal lives are still on track.

Victoria: Good. Because this job, what we’re about to do is going to require your full focus.

Nate: Top priority. But now I’m wondering why you would suggest that I back out. Are you the one having second thoughts?

Mariah: Your ex came all the way here from london?

Noah: Mm-hmm.

Tessa: Why is she even in town?

Mariah: I thought she was some sort of rising star in the art world.

Noah: Audra dabbled in some amateur art, but she always had a business degree. I guess after I left town, she dove all the way into finance and didn’t look back.

Mariah: Is that a reason why she’s here?

Noah: Yeah, she said her company sent her here to work with chancellor-winters on some big deal.

Mariah: And you believe her?

Noah: I mean, she seemed cool enough. There was no hard feelings. But I don’t know. I got a bad vibe. Maybe it’s our history.

Mariah: I don’t like her.

Tessa: You don’t know her.

Mariah: I don’t have to. She broke my brother’s heart. That’s all I need to know. You know, this audra person, she should probably just finish up whatever business she has with the lily and devon and go back to where she’s wanted.

Tessa: Yeah, she means that.

Noah: Oh, trust me, I know.

Billy: Vick, it’s me. Listen, give me a call when you get a second. It’s not an emergency, but give me a call when you can.

Esther: Good morning, mr. Abbott.

Billy: Esther, what are you doing here?

Esther: Same thing you are.

Billy: Well, yeah, some people question it, but I actually work here.

Esther: So do I.

Billy: Really? This is you? You’re working here in this situation?

Esther: Yeah, I am the new receptionist.

Billy: Well, hell, yeah. That’s the best news I’ve heard in a very long time. Welcome to the cool-kid club.

Esther: Oh, I am so excited about my new job. You here to see the boss?

Billy: I am, yes. After you.

[ Knock on door ]

Lily: Come in.

Esther: The files you requested.

Lily: Oh, thank you, esther.

Esther: I hope you don’t mind. I got in a little early, and there wasn’t much to do, so I decided to do a little light dusting.

[ Both chuckle ]

Lily: You didn’t have to do that.

Esther: Eh, force of habit.

Lily: Okay.

[ Both chuckle ] Well, thank you.

Esther: Welcome.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Why didn’t you tell me about the new hire?

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Audra: Oh. You don’t have to rush off just yet, do you? I hate drinking alone. Let me join you. I insist.

Allie: Well, if you insist. How can I refuse?

Audra: So tell me everything. How did you and noah meet?

Allie: Well, we — we met through mutual acquaintances, and then we hit it off. And we’ve been together ever since.

Audra: Cute. I’m really glad for you, but I should warn you. He goes through these moody-artist phases.

Allie: Well, every artist has his blue period. I mean, look at picasso, right?

Audra: I used to call noah’s his purple funks. Just thought I’d give you some warning.

Allie: Okay, well, the fact is, you know that person that you’re referring to? I actually don’t recognize, because the noah that I know, he’s upbeat and hilarious, grounded and, oh, so productive. He’s an amazing son and brother and boyfriend. Noah’s phenomenal.

Audra: Incredible.

Allie: Yeah, and he’s — he’s thriving here, you know, and I think that’s really because of the environment. He’s surrounded by so much wealth and authenticity.

Audra: Oh, I get it. He’s not doing the art thing anymore.

Allie: Oh, no, he is. The club itself is a work of art. And, audra, if you can’t see that, then, well, you never really appreciated him. But I should thank you, you know, for whatever you did to make him leave london. No, no, hear me out, because now he is back where he belongs.

Audra: I think you’re getting the wrong idea.

Allie: [ Chuckles ] No, I am not. Okay? I see right through you, and I will only say this once. Nothing you say or imply will ever make me question noah’s affections for me.

Audra: That was never my intention. Look, I am thrilled noah’s found the right partner. I mean, we were just too volatile and unpredictable and, mm, god, the electricity… too dynamic to last. I mean, I suppose it was inevitable the fire would burn us both out. But that doesn’t sound like it’s a problem for the two of you. Hm. You’re so lucky.

Billy: You know that i shared my low level of job satisfaction with you because i don’t want to lie to you. I tried very hard to make this fit.

Lily: Well, have you figured out what you want to do yet?

Billy: No, not exactly.

Lily: I just really miss our old, solid working dynamic. I wish we could go back to that.

Billy: Look, I am not going to leave you high and dry, okay? I will wait till the dust settles after the ipo, and then I will slowly walk away so there is no appearance of instability.

Lily: Okay. Thank you. I appreciate that.

Billy: I would try and find my replacement, but I know you’re going to want to do that.

Lily: I do want to do that.

[ Chuckles ]

Billy: I hope this isn’t too infuriating for you because I don’t want to damage what we have. You are the most important part of all of this.

Victoria: Earlier today, nicholas asked me to consider my motives for pursuing chancellor-winters.

Nate: What did you say?

Victoria: I told him that I — I didn’t know. I had to ponder it. But then it became abundantly clear. Katherine never left her company to her son tucker. She never bequeathed it to jill or devon. She left it to my father. And even though jill convinced him to sell it to her, katherine made her true intentions clear. She wanted victor newman to be her successor. So I feel justified in my motives, and my moves are going to set things right. They’re going to bring that company back into the newman fold the way that my godmother, my mother’s best friend intended. If you’re on medicare, remember,

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Victoria: Elena.

Elena: You and nate are finished already?

Victoria: Yes, we had a very productive conversation. And you and I can be honest with each other, can’t we?

Elena: I hope so.

Victoria: May I?

Elena: Of course.

Victoria: I, um… I know that nate filled you in on our plan about chancellor-winters, and I understand that you have some concerns, but nate is a smart, good man, and I’m genuinely sorry if this has caused any problems in your relationship.

Elena: Victoria, since we’re being honest, are you really sorry?

Victoria: Of course I am.

Elena: From where I’m sitting, it seems like you stand to gain the most from this plan.

Victoria: Well, it might seem like that from an outside perspective, but that’s hardly the case.

Elena: Then why don’t you care about what’s going to happen to nate? And why are you ignoring this collision course he’s set himself on with his family?

Victoria: Nate knows exactly what he’s doing. Don’t fault him for learning how to play the game.

Elena: You calling this a game is all I needed to hear.

Lily: I’m really going to miss working with you, you know, knowing that I can just turn around whenever I want and get your advice and perspective on things. But I really do hope that you find peace, whatever that may be. And, no, this is not going to damage us because I love you so much, even all the infuriating parts of you.

Billy: Well, I’ll still be at your beck and call at home. You’ll be able to ask me to do anything.

Lily: Okay, I’m going to take you up on that.

Billy: You know, this could actually be exciting for us. Won’t be so joined at the hip. Although, you have fine hips.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Okay, butter me up.

Billy: Oh, I’m not joking. You better watch yourself. You’re going to walk through that front door after a long day, and I’m going to be missing you.

Lily: Oh. Promises, promises.

Billy: Well, this is one i intend to keep.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, listen, just keep things quiet about leaving. Okay? For now.

Billy: You have my word.

Lily: Okay.

[ Knock on door ] Hi.

Esther: Audra’s here for the meeting.

Lily: Oh, great. Audra, come on in.

Audra: Hey.

Lily: Hi. We’re just waiting on nate. But, first, I want to thank you for all the hard work on fast-tracking the ipo.

Audra: Oh, I’m just doing my job, but happy I could help.

Nate: Sorry I’m late.

Devon: Is everything okay?

Nate: Of course. Why wouldn’t it be?

Lily: Did you read audra’s e-mail?

Nate: Yes, I did.

Audra: Wonderful. So if no one has any issues or concerns, we can go forward with filing the paperwork. If everything goes well, we should be ready to launch ahead of schedule.

Lily: Amazing. Great work. And, nate, really good idea and speeding things up.

Billy: Devon, you’re doing a great job of hiding your excitement.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, devon’s the resident voice of reason, right? He doesn’t get excited until there’s absolute proof that we’re on the right track.

Devon: Well, being cautious never hurts.

Lily: Well, I think that you will realize that this is the best decision.

Devon: I just can’t help but wonder what katherine and neil would think about doing this.

Billy: I agree. I’ve been thinking a lot about them this week, and, I don’t know, I think they would both say, “go big.”

Devon: Yeah, as long as we take all the precautions necessary to make sure that neither tucker or anyone else can make a move on the company.

Nate: I think we neutralized that threat with the newly accelerated timeline.

Lily: Nate’s right. And I think that we’ve also structured it in a way where we maintain control of the shares, so nothing for you to worry about.

Audra: So are we ready?

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Nate: Elena, it’s good to see you, but, um, we’re in the middle of a meeting right now.

Lily: Elena, you’re just in time. You’re going to be the first person to know that we are seconds away from finalizing our ipo paperwork.

Devon: Elena, is everything alright?

Billy: You can go ahead if you got something to say.

Nate: Why don’t you go wait in my office, and we can talk about whatever it is later?

Elena: This can’t wait.

Mariah: Hey, mr. Club owner, you don’t just get to say that your ex-girlfriend is trouble and then walk away.

Noah: I am trying to get this place ready for tonight’s crowd.

Tessa: You can do that after you explain yourself.

Mariah: Yeah, we need to know what kind of drama or trouble we’re looking for here.

Noah: Audra can be very strong-willed. She does this thing where she spirals emotionally.

Mariah: That sounds unpleasant.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, it is. You never really know what’s going to set her off on one of her moods, and once she gets into it, kind of turns into a spoiled little kid. Doesn’t really understand the word “no.” She’ll do anything to get what she wants.

Tessa: Wow. I have a hard time seeing you in a relationship with someone like that.

Noah: It was a dark time. I don’t need that kind of drama in my life anymore.

Mariah: Then that settles it. She’s got to go. And I don’t really care how, but let’s just get her on the next flight back to london.

Allie: Let me guess. You guys started talking about a certain someone.

Noah: I regret even bringing her up. I’d be happy never to hear her name again.

Allie: Well, then, I guess I shouldn’t tell you that I ran into her earlier.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Devon: Hey, elena, you know you can speak freely. We’re all on the same team here. So if something’s bugging you, it affects all of us.

Lily: Yeah, whatever it is, we’ll work it out together.

Elena: I just need to speak to nate. Alone.

Nate: Um, if you’ll excuse me for a moment.

Lily: Yeah. Take your time.

Nate: We should have some privacy here. Thank you for this. For a second, I thought you going to tell everyone what victoria and I were working on.

Elena: I considered it. It would have been very easy for me to tell everyone in that room that while you were sitting there smiling in their face, you were plotting to stab them in the back.

Nate: So why didn’t you do it?

Elena: I just… I just couldn’t do that to you. There’s already been so much deception going around. I didn’t want to add to it.

Nate: Then why did you come here?

Elena: I’m leaving genoa city.

Nate: Okay, yeah, maybe a vacation is exactly what you need, okay? Get some —

Elena: I’m not talking about a vacation. I mean forever.

Nate: I don’t — I don’t understand. What?

Elena: I spoke to my friend in baltimore, the one who wanted me to work at her hospital last year. Turns out there is a position available, and they’re still interested in me joining their team.

Nate: Is this a done deal?

Elena: No. But I’m going to interview for it, and chances are I will get an offer.

Nate: Wow. Um… I can’t — I can’t b– elena, a couple of hours ago, we were in our home talking about the future we were going to build together. I meant every word I said to you. Before victoria came in and interrupted us, I truly believed we were making progress, finding a way back to each other.

Elena: I wish that were true, but what you’ve proposed would have never worked, and I think we both know that. I can’t pretend that I don’t care about what you’re doing in your career. That’s just not the way my head and my heart work. And I can’t ignore what you’re doing to your family.

Nate: Okay, look, look, let’s — let’s slow down, alright? Give me one night. Let’s sleep on this, and we can wake up in the morning and talk about this with a fresh perspective.

Elena: I’m leaving tonight. This is me saying goodbye. (Grump) there is no perfect, only practice.

Allie: So, I ran into audra at crimson lights. She acted super friendly, but you could definitely tell there was more going on under the surface.

Mariah: Mm-hmm. Yeah, I know the type. Sickeningly sweet, with a side of passive aggressiveness?

Allie: Yep, that’s it. She insisted that I join her. Oh, and she couldn’t wait to walk me down memory lane, regaling me with stories about london.

Noah: Allie, I’m sorry.

Mariah: See? I knew that I should have sorted her out, so somebody please just point me in her direction.

Allie: Mariah, you are the best, but I’ve got this. I know you might think I’m soft-spoken, but the truth is, people have underestimated me my entire life. Audra doesn’t worry me.

Noah: Have I ever told you how badass you are?

Allie: Not lately.

Noah: You’re incredible.

Victoria: Oh, nicholas, hey, I know you’re busy, but do you have a minute?

Nick: Yeah. What’s going on?

Victoria: I’ve spent a considerable amount of time thinking about the concerns that you raised earlier.

Nick: About taking a step back and really thinking about how what you’re planning with nate could affect our families and businesses?

Victoria: Yes, and I’ve made a decision that is right for us. Newman will be moving full speed ahead with its plans for chancellor-winters.

Nate: I don’t want to give up on us. Elena, what we have is too solid and real. Maybe if we give each other some space and some time —

Elena: Nate, listen to me. It’s over. It would be cruel of us to continue to keep trying to make this work. There’s no future for us. So it is better that we end things now. That way I can move on, and you can get back to work.

Nate: No. No, no. You are too important to me. No.

Elena: I’m not changing my mind. Nate, I still… I still love the man that is deep down inside. But the person you’re turning into? The one who’s obsessed with power? I don’t want him in my life anymore. You got to do what you got to do, right? Well, so do I.

[ Sniffles ]

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Lily: Hey, you okay?

Nate: Um… devon, lily, uh… there’s something I need to say to you two. In private.

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Tucker: [ Exhales sharply ] Wow. [ Chuckles ] You really look amazing. You haven’t changed a bit.

[ Sighs ] I — [ Clears throat ] I know this is gonna sound hollow.

[ Sighs ] I’ve missed you so much. I have dreamt of this day for a long time.

Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty speeches. Why are you really here, tucker? What are you up to?

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] Right now I’m just — just drinking you in. There’s no, uh — no secret machinations at play.

Ashley: I find that very hard to believe.

Tucker: Mm. Uh, I don’t know if you heard about this, but when I was in monte carlo, uh, I was in a near-fatal car crash. Thought I was a dead man. And, uh, there’s nothing like looking death in the face to give you a new perspective on life. So, as I lay there recovering, I reevaluated everything, you know, what I’ve accomplished, but mostly what I’ve lost. And how I wronged you is at the top of my list of regrets. So, what am I up to? I’m here to make it right with you.

Jack: I was talking about my sister and tucker. Please don’t make this about us.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Phyllis: Excuse me. I have to take this. Hi.

Nikki: I just had a very interesting meeting with diane and tucker. I have new information on wild beauty. Can you meet me at chancellor park?

Phyllis: I’ll be right there. Um, I’m sorry I have to cut this short. I have to go to a meeting.

[ Elevator doors open ]

Summer: Kyle.

Kyle: Hey, babe.

Summer: Hi.

Kyle: Highlight of my day by far.

Summer: Didn’t think it was possible, but you have gotten even more romantic since our vow renewal.

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: Where you headed?

Kyle: On my way to meet my mom for lunch. You want to join?

Summer: No, I can’T. I have too much to catch up on. Plus, I just saw that somebody added a meeting to my calendar for later this afternoon.

Kyle: That was me. There’s something important i need to discuss with you.

Summer: Is it something i should be concerned about?

Kyle: Mm, actually, I think you’ll be pleased with my proposal, but I can’t get into it now. I’ll see you later.

Michael: I got the feeling from your message that you had a matter of some urgency to discuss?

Victor: Tucker mccall. I want you to find out why he suddenly returned to genoa city.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] From what I hear, he made quite the grand re-entrance. He certainly wasn’t sneaking around or being private about his plans. What is it you want me to dig into?

Victor: He says he’s here to mend fences with ashley, to reconnect with his son devon, and meet his grandson. I don’t trust any of this. But I’m gonna make sure that he will not do any harm to ashley or that boy.

Michael: That’s very chivalrous of you. I imagine ashley could hold her own, and since tucker would have to go through abby to get to dominic, I’m guessing the little guy is pretty well protected, too. But what ulterior motives do you suspect the man of having?

Victor: Victoria is about to make a big business move.

Michael: Oh?

Victor: She is in the process of gaining a big stake in chancellor-winters. And I have a feeling that tucker mccall is here because he somehow got wind of it.

Michael: Wait, wait. Did I miss some news of an ipo?

Victor: That’s the point. There has been no ipo as of yet. Our victoria has some inside information. She’s ready to act.

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Tucker: I could never shake you, even after all this time. And coming to grips with what i squandered when I lost you is a large part of what drove me to an ashram, renouncing all my worldly possessions, only to discover that that’s not really who I am.

Ashley: Yeah. You always did love your toys.

Tucker: Right. So I went back to the company and — and thrill seeking, which led to the accident. But it all forced me to — to realize what I’ve been missing, the love and the life that I had right in front of me and I just let slip away. And when you ended the marriage, you said to me, “the only way i would ever trust that you’re not gonna hurt me again is if you went through some kind of miraculous change, if you became some completely different man.” Do you remember that?

Ashley: Mm.

Tucker: And you didn’t believe it, right?

Ashley: I remember it very well. I remember it.

Tucker: Well, I’m here to tell you it’s possible ’cause i stand before you a completely different man.

Ashley: Right.

Tucker: One that would never hurt you again.

Ashley: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Um, well, I ended things with you because I couldn’t take any more of your secrets and your lies. And the women that you were sleeping with — they kind of got in the way.

Tucker: Yeah. I took you for granted, ashley. I know that now. Love’s not enough, and

[Chuckles] I lost the best thing that ever happened to me.

Ashley: Now, that was a good speech. Must have taken you a long time to write that one.

Tucker: I will admit that i have thought long and hard about seeing you and what I might say when I did. Yeah, and in particular, what it would require to convince you that I’m sincere.

[ Laughs ] There’s so much I want you to know.

Ashley: You think there’s a future for us? Is that what you’re trying to say?

Michael: Who’s victoria’s source? No, wait. N-never mind. Don’t answer me. I don’t want to know.

Victor: I assure you her information is very reliable.

Michael: You and victoria need to be very cautious. What you’re planning is not totally ethical, and in certain circumstances, it could even be flat out illegal.

Victor: Oh, don’t you worry, okay? I trust victoria. But that is also why I ask you to guide her, you know, about the legal aspects of all this.

Michael: I’m not sure I feel all that comfortable offering advice on this matter. I mean, need I remind you I was the D.A.

Victor: For heaven’s sake, man, that’s why I asked you. Who knows the law better than you?

Michael: Well, as long as the counsel she’s seeking is on how to follow the law, not skirt it.

Victor: Now, you have been around me long enough and around the inner circle of the newmans long enough to know how we operate.

Michael: [ Sighs ] That’s exactly what I’m afraid of.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: Okay. Please tell me that you connected tucker to private image. I mean, that is the name of the bentley company that diane was being chauffeured around in in L.A., Right?

Nikki: Okay, listen to this. It turns out that noah has heard of wild beauty. In fact, his former girlfriend, audra charles, used to work for them.

Phyllis: Can you get a hold of her? I mean, maybe she’s the one who can connect tucker and diane to these companies.

Nikki: Things did not end well for those two, but she just showed up in town.

Phyllis: Well, that’s interesting. The coincidences keep on piling up.

Nikki: Oh, I don’t believe they’re coincidences at all. I think they all tie back to tucker.

Phyllis: Yeah, I think so, too, but without any connection of him to one of these companies or diane to one of these companies, it’s all conjecture on our part.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Nikki: Noah? Ah. Okay, thanks for the update, honey.

Phyllis: What did he say?

Nikki: He just ran into his ex at crimson lights.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. Really? I mean, there’s definitely a connection. We just have to find out.

Nikki: I am going to go see what I can find out from audra charles. Why do dermatologists worldwide recommend

Summer: Hey. Sorry to interrupt, but have you seen my mom around?

Jack: You just missed her. She had an important meeting to get to.

Summer: Huh. Wonder what that’s about.

Jack: Well, I don’t think it has much to do with marchetti. She had that gleam in her eye, you know, the one she gets when she’s up to something.

Summer: Mm. I cannot get drawn into any of her drama. I am still walking on cloud nine from our vow renewal ceremony. Thank you again, by the way, for helping us to make it so special.

Jack: The abbott home is your home. You don’t need to thank me. I was glad we could do it there. And for the record, you were every bit as lovely a bride there as you were in milan.

Summer: Aww. Well, I am very grateful to you for hosting and for the compliment, but that’s not exactly what I was thanking you for.

Jack: Oh? What then?

Summer: I just wanted to thank you for being the best father to the best husband and partner that I could ever hope to have.

Diane: The vow renewal was so beautiful. You and summer make such a lovely couple. And what about my little harrison? He was so adorable.

[ Sighs ] I can’t tell you how much it means to me that I was there to witness it. It’s something I would have thought was impossible just a couple months ago. You okay? I hope you didn’t let tucker mccall’s party-crashing stunt put a damper on the day. It was perfect, despite his unwelcome appearance.

Kyle: Nothing could wreck the ceremony for me. But I did hear a lot of innuendos being thrown around the reception relating to you and tucker’s past.

Diane: Oh [Scoffs] That is ancient history, long over. Half of the women in this town have a past with tucker. I hope you don’t hold it against me.

Kyle: You know very well i can forgive for past mistakes, but phyllis seems to think this is a very present connection between you and tucker. Please tell me that’s not true.

Tucker: I realize I can’t just pop in here and expect you to take me back all of a sudden after all this time.

Ashley: It’s good that you know that. It’s not gonna happen. I moved on with my life, tucker, and I never looked back.

Tucker: I’m sorry to hear that.

Ashley: I am curious about something, though. Um, I find it very interesting that you show up here just a few months after diane did. It’s almost like you followed her back to genoa city, isn’t it?

Tucker: That’s not the case. No, I was, uh — I was as surprised as I’m sure you all were that she was still alive. And trust me — I have zero interest in revisiting anything with that woman. That was over long before you and I even broke up. I swear. You believe that?

Ashley: No, I don’T. But I don’t need to belabor it, either. If you’re not gonna tell me the real reason why you’re in genoa city, then we have nothing else to discuss. You said what you need to say, I responded, and you can go.

Audra: Thank you.

Nikki: Excuse me. Are you audra charles?

Audra: Yes, I am.

Nikki: Well, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m nikki —

Audra: Nikki newman, co-ceo of newman enterprises, wife of the esteemed victor newman.

Nikki: Well, I’m impressed.

Audra: I pride myself on knowing the major players in the business world.

Nikki: Well, then you also know that I am noah newman’s grandmother. I understand you knew him in london.

Audra: Yes, I did know him in london. And I was pleasantly surprised to discover he’s back here in genoa city. I even got the chance to go to the opening of his incredible club last night.

Nikki: Oh, my goodness. What a coincidence. It’s a small world.

Audra: I’m actually here on business, doing some consulting work for chancellor-winters. It’s lovely to meet you. I’ve admired your career from afar. And of course noah adores his family, so I had the privilege of hearing about the newmans from that perspective, as well.

Nikki: Ahh. Well, I’m afraid grandsons don’t confide in their grandmothers as they do their friends, so I’m sure you know much more about me and my family than I do about you.

Audra: Yeah, I guess that’s possible.

Nikki: And since you’re working at chancellor-winters, i hope you can appreciate the importance of keeping the legacy of my dear friend katherine alive.

Audra: Of course. Katherine chancellor is a legend.

Nikki: Mm. Do you have time to sit down with me? I’d love to hear more about you. If you’re on medicare, remember,

Jack: Well, I thank you for the compliment, but I think you deserve most of the credit for making kyle the fine man that he is today.

Summer: Mm. Thanks. I hope you liked the photos that I forwarded to you from the ceremony. Let me know which ones are your favorites, and I’ll get them printed out. They all so good. I — I can’t decide. I especially love the one of you and harrison and the one of you and kyle and harrison, the three generations of abbotts. And then the one of kyle and harrison. God, that one’s so cute.

Jack: I love them all, and I’ve decided I’m going to become an official grandfather and get one of those digital frames so i can have them on a loop all day long.

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Summer, you have been a part of my life since the day you were born, literally. That you are now the center of my son’s life brings me a kind of joy I cannot describe. To see you two happy and in love brings me so much happiness. To have the three of you living in the abbott family estate — well, you make a house a home. I hope you know you are welcome to stay there as long as you like.

Summer: Thank you, jack. We love it there.

Jack: It has been the thrill of my life to watch the two of you grow and mature into a loving couple, there for each other in the great moments, there for each other in the tougher moments, but most of all, to see you become smart, attentive, adoring parents to harrison. It gives me hope for the future.

Diane: I can’t tell you how disturbing those allegations are to me. Just when I’m beginning to gain your trust and forgiveness, tucker shows up and suddenly there’s doubt, all because of some history? And I do mean history.

Kyle: That’s not exactly a denial.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Alright, i will tell you what I told jack and phyllis and nikki. I am shocked that that man had the gall to show his face in genoa city again. I sincerely regret my past with him, and I wish he had never come back into our lives.

Kyle: I’m not trying to accuse you of anything, mom. I just want to know the truth. That’s why I’m coming to you directly to ask rather than let rumors run rampant. I value the open communication we’ve built.

Diane: Trust me. The only current connection i have to tucker is one of pure loathing.

Kyle: Mm. Well, glad to hear it ’cause i know enough about mccall to not particularly like the fact that he’s returned.

Nikki: Katherine was a titan in the business world. And in her day, that did not come easy for a woman. It took real power and skill to navigate that world and come out on top. Oh, she was such a role model for me. But enough of my old friend. I’d like to know more about you. Now, I remember noah said that you were an artist like him, but you say that you’re doing some work for chancellor-winters. Doesn’t sound very much like art.

Audra: I mean, I — I was an artist. And, in fact, I hope I still am. But, I mean, it was just never something that paid the bills. I always needed a day job. And after years of scraping by, I went to business school to please my parents, a fallback career, which they insisted on. As it turned out, I enjoyed it, and I was good at it.

Nikki: Mm. Do you ever wish you had pursued your art full time? Do you miss it?

Audra: I-I keep working on my art as a creative outlet, but sometimes parents really do know best.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] Well, I think it’s wonderful you were able to satisfy both sides of yourself. Now, noah also mentioned that you worked for a nonprofit organization that supports artists. Um… ugh. I’m forgetting the name.

Audra: You must mean wild beauty.

Nikki: Yes, yes, that’s it. It sounds like a great organization that I should consider supporting. Can you tell me a little more about that?

Tucker: It’s funny — after all this time imagining seeing you and practicing in my mind what I was gonna say, I never imagined this would be your reaction.

Ashley: You thought I’d say, “welcome back, let’s give it another shot, tucker”?

Tucker: No, of course not. I just… well, I had prepared myself for your anger, fury, even hatred. But I wasn’t prepared for this, for apathy.

Ashley: “Apathy’s” a good word, and so is “indifference.”

Tucker: That’s even worse.

[ Clears throat ] ‘Cause at least if you were angry, I’d know that you still had feelings for me. You know, the fine line between love and hate. Okay. [ Clears throat ] Well, before I go, I… I’m gonna give you something, something from our time together. Um, I’m hoping it will at least show you that you’ve never left my mind. You remember that?

Ashley: Of course I do. It’s from the…

Tucker: The japanese tea ceremony, yeah.

Ashley: Yeah. I remember.

Tucker: Wasn’t that a beautiful and serene moment?

Ashley: No, thank you.

Tucker: No, please.

Ashley: Okay. Suit yourself. I’ll keep it. Uh, is there anything else?

Tucker: No. May I speak to you again, please, at some point? Just after you’ve had a chance to — to process what I’ve told you. Please promise me you’ll think it over, at least.

Ashley: I don’t need to think anything over. I’ve heard everything I need to hear. Goodbye, tucker.

[ Door opens ]

Ashley: [ Sighs heavily ] Mm. (Dog barking) we love our pets.

“The young and the restless”

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Audra: Wild beauty does wonderful work — donating to artist, encouraging their creativity. I had a job there for some time in london, but I mean, obviously I don’t work there anymore.

Nikki: Hmm. It sounds like a noble endeavor. Who funds it?

Audra: I was never really part of the financial side of things. I mainly helped the organization identify artists to support. I’d love to continue this, but i have a meeting to get to. It was lovely meeting you. And as I said, I’ve long admired your career.

Nikki: Well, thank you. I’m sure you will be crossing paths with business leaders whose names you will recognize — the newmans, the abbotts. You already know the team at chancellor-winters. Even tucker mccall has returned. Do you know him?

Abby: Mom!

Ashley: Honey!

Abby: Hi!

Ashley: Hi!

Abby: Mwah! Welcome back. I missed you.

Ashley: I missed you.

Abby: How was paris?

Ashley: Oh, same as usual. Perfect. Although I was too busy to really enjoy it this time.

Abby: Oh, that’s too bad.

Ashley: And I’m so sorry i had those flight issues so i couldn’t come to kyle and summer’s vow renewal ceremony.

Abby: Well, I’m sure you heard that there was an unexpected guest.

Ashley: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. In fact, I met with tucker earlier.

Abby: Why would you bother? I hate the idea of the two of you face-to-face. I saw him here having dinner with devon, and I made it very clear that he is not welcome here. But of course, that didn’t matter because tucker is a disgusting human being who thrives off greed and exploitation.

Ashley: Okay, well, that does sound a little like tucker.

Abby: I can’t believe that he has some fantasy of making amends with you or that you gave him the time of day.

Ashley: Just relax, okay? There’s nothing to worry about. I was over him when he left town.

Abby: Good.

Ashley: And I think even less of him now than I ever did, okay?

Abby: That’s good to hear.

Ashley: And I also don’t believe for a second that he’s back here because of some deep, abiding love that he has for me.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Neither do I. Tucker has an agenda, and whatever it is, I want him as far away from my mother and my family as possible.

Diane: Thanks again, kyle. It’s one of the favorite parts about my job — getting to have quick, impromptu lunches with my son, and just seeing you around the office brightens my day.

Kyle: Well, mine, too.

Diane: You know, I-I-I hope you, um, understand why I got a bit defensive when you questioned me about tucker. It’s just a reflex when his name comes up at this point.

Kyle: I get it. Now, I’ve got to track down summer. We’ve got some important business to discuss.

Diane: Oh. Well, do you need me? Is it about the upcoming press conference?

Kyle: No, thanks. This is “ceo to creative director” stuff. I’ll see you later.

Nikki: Hello, ladies.

Abby: Hi.

Phyllis: We received your texts to meet here.

Abby: The three of you meeting voluntarily? I don’t even want to know what you’re sharing if it’s not insults.

Phyllis: Good. Nothing to see here.

Abby: Great. Then I will leave you to whatever this is.

Ashley: Bye, honey. Love you.

Abby: I love you.

Nikki: Bye.

Ashley: So, here we are again, ladies, the magnificent triumvirate dedicated to getting diane out of this town. How’s that going? Because I have somebody else i want to add to that list — tucker mccall. Another undesirable that needs to leave genoa city.

Phyllis: Funny you should mention that.

Nikki: Because we’re convinced that diane and tucker are a package deal.

You never know

what opportunities

Summer: So, why did you bring me here? It seems like kind of an odd place to have a work meeting.

Kyle: Well, I wanted to get you out of the office to avoid running into any of our parents or any other work interruptions.

Summer: Huh. My calendar says “breakout summit.” Is this one of those corporate leadership strategy exercises that you’ve been wanting to try?

Kyle: In a way. I’ve finalized our plans for our breakout escape.

Summer: Oh, so, that’s what this is about.

Kyle: I’ve been working on the perfect honeymoon to celebrate my marriage to the most beautiful woman on earth. Picture a secluded costa rican beach, a private chef who makes herself scarce after every meal, piña coladas and oceanside spa treatments.

Summer: Ooh. I can’t believe that you planned this all on your own. And you even found a time that we could both get away from work? You really are the perfect husband.

Kyle: Mm. I guess I’m inspired by my perfect wife.

Summer: We can’t get on that plane soon enough.

Kyle: Ahh. I — I do have one request. It’s just an idea. You can say no if you disagree. But I was wondering if maybe for the last few days we had —

Summer: The nanny bring harrison down for a couple of days of fun-filled family beach vacation? Oh, god. That wasn’t what you were going to say?

Victor: I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Have a seat. Victoria’s going to play this very discreetly. But there’s something else that worries me.

Michael: What could that possibly be?

Victor: Tucker mccall, I have a feeling, is here because he wants to play a hand in the chancellor-winters deal.

Michael: That seems unlikely. From what I hear, he’s divested himself of all of his holdings except mccall unlimited. You know, he’s switched gears from world domination to downsizing his companies.

Victor: That doesn’t mean a damn thing. Think about it for a moment. He’s katherine chancellor’s son. He’s devon’s father, dominic’s grandfather. I think his motives are more personal. And the man is not known to play by the rules.

Michael: Careful. Many people would say that about you.

Victor: I don’t give a damn what they say about me. But I will not let anyone, certainly not tucker mccall, to interfere with plans that victoria has for our business.

Ashley: So, it’s no coincidence that diane was seen riding around in a bentley that’s the same make and model as the one owned by private image.

Nikki: Absolutely not, and we have victor’s team to thank for finding out the ownership of that car.

Ashley: Right. Private image owns a nonprofit arm called wild beauty that’s based in london.

Phyllis: Yes.

Ashley: Okay.

Phyllis: And your father called you “my beauty.”

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: And tucker called you “beauty,” right?

Ashley: Yeah.

Phyllis: There. There. That connects tucker to wild beauty, thereby connecting him to diane.

Ashley: Right. It’s kind of a reach, though, don’t you think? I mean, the only proof you have is that the name of the organization somewhat resonates? I don’t know.

Phyllis: Excuse me, ashley, but my instincts have never ceased to point me in the right direction.

Ashley: Okay, I’m just trying to get to the bottom of this.

Nikki: Alright, anyway — anyway, victor’s team is trying to find more proof. In the meantime, I just had a very interesting conversation with audra charles.

Ashley: Who’s that?

Nikki: Audra is my grandson noah’s ex who used to work for wild beauty. And I asked her if she ever came across a tucker mccall.

Phyllis: And?

Nikki: Well, she admitted that she knew of him but didn’t know him.

Phyllis: I mean, I don’t believe that. I don’t believe that she worked for a company that we believe tucker had a financial stake in and she never met him.

Ashley: What if — I mean, there’s a possibility, right, that tucker has no connection to wild beauty or private image.

Nikki: Well, ashley, I know i just told you about this audra person, but tucker came to town practically on her heels. We are so close to tying this thing together. We just have to find that missing piece of the puzzle. Super emma just about sleeps in her cape.

Summer: Oh, my god, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean to step on your wonderful honeymoon plans. It’s just that I’ve been looking at the pictures from the vow renewal ceremony. And then I was talking to jack, and I was thinking how much love we have in our little family. And — I don’t know — for some reason, I was thinking that you were having the same idea, but I —

Kyle: [ Laughing ] I was. I had the exact same idea. I just can’t believe you came up with the same one, too.

Summer: That is a huge relief, and I’m thrilled. But, baby, you shouldn’t be shocked. We love each other, and we love our son. And who doesn’t love a family beach vacation?

Kyle: You’re right. We’re completely in sync. Just proof we were meant to be. And everything we went through in the past, the breaking up, getting back together again, breaking up again —

Summer: Getting back together again.

Kyle: It’s just proof that once we finally made it permanent, we were destined to last forever.

Summer: Mm.

Ashley: So, whatever happened with talia morgan’s articles? I thought it was supposed to be some big exposé that shed light on what diane was up to in los angeles. Instead, only one was published. That was it.

Phyllis: Ah.

Nikki: Yeah. Her editor suddenly shut it down.

Phyllis: Yeah. We believe that someone applied pressure. Somebody out there doesn’t want any more stories about diane.

Ashley: So, if it’s true that diane was seen riding around in tucker’s bentley, then that means they were in contact after she “died.” What happened? Did they hook up after he found out she was alive?

Nikki: Or did he know all along that she had staged her death?

Ashley: Yeah. How far does this go back?

Phyllis: Yeah, these are all the questions that we should be asking. These are pieces of the puzzle. I mean, they really are. What is tucker’s connection to this company that owns the bentley? And, ultimately, what’s his connection to diane?

Ashley: Yeah. So, the only issue is, if victor didn’t have any luck with his professionals making a financial tie-in here, I mean, are we gonna have any better luck with amateur sleuthing?

Phyllis: Hey, I don’t appreciate your monday quarterbacking. I mean, while you’re gallivanting all over paris —

Ashley: Gallivanting?

Phyllis: Yeah. I mean, nikki and I — we’re doing the heavy lifting. Really. And we’re not coming up with any answers because they’ve obviously been scrubbed.

Ashley: Just relax, okay? I mean, I’ve done a little reconnaissance of my own, phyllis, here, okay?

Nikki: Oh. Well, do tell.

Ashley: I met with tucker earlier. I told him I was very suspicious of the timing, him coming back to genoa city so soon after diane did. Of course, he swears that there was no connection.

Nikki: You believe him?

Ashley: No. I learned a long time ago not to trust in tucker’s swears. I also made sure that he understood there was no hope for rekindling a relationship with me, you know?

Phyllis: Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. This is how you can be useful in our effort.

Ashley: Oh, really? And what would that be?

Phyllis: You’re our in. Yep. I wouldn’t be so quick to shut the door on tucker. Maybe with you, he’ll slip up.

[ Knock on door ]

Jack: Hey. What’s going on?

Diane: Uh… normally I would come up with some sort of work issue as an excuse to speak to you, but, uh, this time I think I’m just going to get straight to the point.

Jack: Okay. Go for it.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I have to admit, I’m a little worried.

Jack: About?

Diane: Tucker’s return. It just feels wrong in so many ways. And he still hasn’t given any real explanation as to why he came back.

Jack: Supposedly, it’s all about ashley — and, I suppose, reconnecting with devon, meeting his grandchild. But the good news is, I am thrilled to tell you, my sister is not interested at all in connecting with him.

Diane: Has ashley spoken to tucker?

Jack: Oh, yeah, my sister’s in town. She has agreed to meet with him. She wants to make her position very clear so that there is no misunderstanding.

Diane: Well, I’m — I’m — I’m not surprised that ashley wants nothing to do with him, but I still suspect he has another agenda. And who knows what he’s going to do or say once she makes her feelings clear to him? You know what? I-I think we all just, uh, need to be on alert. We can’t trust anything about tucker mccall.

[ Door slams ]

Audra: So, how did things go with your ex?

Tucker: Oh, pretty much as i expected, if not how I hoped. It’s not gonna be easy. She’s a special woman. But as you know, I’m a patient man — and determined. I will win ashley back.

Audra: I know better than to bet against you.

Tucker: So, what’s going on with chancellor-winter?

Audra: All is going relatively smoothly with the preparations for the ipo.

Tucker: Good. Good.

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[ Door opens ]

Ashley: I’m here! Only a day late. I’m so sorry I missed the vow renewal. Come here.

Jack: Why haven’t you returned my calls?

Ashley: Nice to see you, too. I’ve been really busy. And you didn’t say it was urgent. I figured you could tell me what it is when I saw you in person.

Jack: I suppose it’s all for the best anyway.

Ashley: Why? What happened?

Jack: Brace yourself. Tucker mccall is back in town.

Tucker: Hello, nikki. Anything interesting going on in the world?

Nikki: My, my, tucker mccall. You just keep popping up everywhere, don’t you?

Tucker: Yeah, sorry we didn’t get a chance to have a chat at your granddaughter’s event.

Nikki: I don’t think you’re the least bit sorry. You were too busy making a spectacle of yourself.

Tucker: Mm. I wouldn’t put it quite that way.

Nikki: No? How would you describe it?

Tucker: A spirited homecoming.

[ Both scoff ] Memorable one at that, no?

Nikki: Oh, yes. Even when you’re infuriating, you are charming. Some things never change.

Tucker: I should probably quit while I’m ahead. Anyway, don’t want to intrude.

Nikki: Oh, well, don’t stop now. Please. Join me.

Tucker: If you insist.

Phyllis: How’d your pictures turn out?

Diane: Excuse me?

Phyllis: Your pictures. I saw you shooting away during the vow-renewal ceremony.

Diane: Oh, well, they’re — they’re lovely, just like the entire day.

Phyllis: Oh, wasn’t it gorgeous? So much love in the room. Even tucker’s unwelcome arrival didn’t ruin that.

Diane: Yeah. I still can’t believe it.

Phyllis: Yeah. Why’s that? What part?

Diane: Well, the whole thing. Him being back, you know, him — him trying to make kyle and summer’s day all about himself. The whole vulgar and ostentatious display.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. I completely agree with you. Completely. I mean, coming down in a helicopter, what was that about? Trying to be james bond or something? I couldn’t understand that. And giving the kids a vintage bentley, as if they’d want a car like that. I just couldn’t wrap my head around that. His reasoning for giving them a car — a bentley, of all things. I couldn’t figure it out. Can you?

Audra: Well. Hello.

Noah: Hey. Didn’t see you there.

Audra: Mm. Then it’s a good thing I saw you.

Noah: Right.

Audra: Let me guess. Triple espresso with the crema scraped off.

Noah: Good memory.

Audra: I imagine you need the caffeine after your big night. Congratulations again on your incredible club.

Noah: Thank you. So, how’s work going? You’re doing some financial stuff for chancellor-winters, right? That’s why you’re in town?

Audra: Mm. Someone’s been paying attention.

Noah: How long you staying?

Audra: Uh, can’t say for sure. As long as it takes to get the job done. I mean, after that, I’ll decide just how worth my while it might be to stick around.

Victoria: Hi. Thanks for meeting me here.

Nate: Yeah. What’s going on?

Victoria: Uh, well, before we get into the main issue, I’m curious to hear about this consultant that jill brought in to oversee the ipo.

Nate: Audra charles.

Victoria: I understand that you’ve developed a personal relationship.

Noah: A work-based friendship. Nothing beyond that.

Victoria: Understood. Um, I would like a more detailed understanding of who she is and what she plans to do to prep chancellor-winters for going public.

Noah: I’ve been working for a while to get to know her and gain her trust.

Victoria: That sounds promising.

Nate: When she first arrived, we kept bumping into each other, you know, became friendly. But I realized I had to watch what I said around her because, as you would expect, she is extremely sharp.

Victoria: Yes, I got the same impression from her when she introduced herself to me at crimson lights.

Nate: Hadn’t realized you’d met.

Victoria: No, it was brief, but the lady does have ambitions.

Nate: Oh, big-time.

Victoria: So, uh, what is it like working with her?

Nate: Hmm. Audra’s thorough. Knows her stuff. Always well-prepared. But, at the same time, when she’s off the clock, she loves to have her fun.

Victoria: Interesting.

Nate: I figure, in time, she’ll become my best source of information to pass along to you.

Victoria: That’s good. It’ll be good that she’s a known quantity instead of this particular businessman that’s problematic that I know that I don’t have to name.

Nate: Are you referring to tucker mccall?

Victoria: If anyone could throw a serious wrench into our plans, it would be him.

Billy: Hey, can I steal a second?

Devon: What’s up?

Billy: I know we’re about to meet with nate and audra, but, uh, there’s something I’d like to share with you both, and I’d rather not wait.

Lily: I assume this is regarding tucker.

Devon: What about him?

Billy: Look, I know this might be a little bit sensitive, but we all have questions about your dad’s sudden re-emergence, so I did a little digging into mccall unlimited and his recent actions, and I’m not happy about what I found. When you can’t sleep…

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Nate: I take it you don’t buy tucker’s story, that he’s here to reconnect with his family.

Victoria: Do you?

Nate: Not so much.

Victoria: Has he reached out to devon yet?

Nate: When I spoke with lily at the office this morning, she said tucker came by last night and persuaded devon to spend some time with him. But it caught devon totally off guard. Which leads me to believe that he and devon have not been in contact.

Victoria: So it’s unlikely that tucker found out about the ipo from devon.

Nate: If he even knows at all.

Victoria: Tucker, I know he’s no longer on the board at chancellor, but it’s safest to assume that he does, and be prepared for him to make moves on the company.

Nate: Okay. So what’s your plan?

Victoria: I think I need to sit down with tucker and suss out exactly what his true intentions are.

Nate: Without showing your hand?

Victoria: Give me a little more credit than that.

Nate: I give you plenty of credit. I am in awe of your business acumen.

Victoria: And you have got more talent than devon was willing to acknowledge.

Nate: Which is what brought me to you.

Billy: Tucker has been on a selling spree. He divested his company of several divisions, increasing his cash reserves.

Devon: And then just randomly shows up in town right when we’re about to go public. That’s pretty convenient timing.

Lily: Yeah, to say the least. You okay?

Devon: Yeah, no. I — I just don’t know what to think about it, ’cause… there’s no issues between me and tucker. He seemed sincere when he said he just came to town to reconnect with people and me and spend time with dominic.

Lily: Well, they might not be mutually exclusive. He could be here to sniff out a business opportunity and then also connect with family. I mean, some people are better at compartmentalizing than others.

Billy: Look, devil’s advocate — it’s conceivable that he’s selling those subsidiaries for a different reason altogether. Might not have anything to do with us going public.

Devon: Yeah, anything’s possible, but how likely is that? I think the smart thing to do, moving forward, is just to keep a close eye on the man.

Diane: I agree that tucker’s gift was all wrong, but it’s obvious why he chose it.

Phyllis: Oh. Really? Please tell me what was obvious. I’d love to get your take on this.

Diane: Well, he made a point of reminding everyone that john abbott had a bentley. You know, clearly, he was trying to score points, calling back the beloved family patriarch, trying to impress everybody with his generosity and thoughtfulness, as if that could erase the bad taste he left in everybody’s mouth.

Phyllis: Right, as if. As if. [ Chuckles ] It’s still such a weird car to give two young kids. That’s all. You know, a vintage bentley. I know a lot of people who would kill for a car like that.

Diane: Yeah, I suppose. Car like that’s always been out of my league. I’ve never driven one, never will.

Phyllis: Really? Oh, my goodness. Well, you should ask the kids if you could just slip in and take it for a drive. I’m sure you’d love it.

Diane: What is it that you’re trying to say to me, phyllis?

Phyllis: Uh, nothing. What would I be saying to you?

Diane: [ Scoffs ] The way you framed that. As if I would use my son or his wife for their car or money. Just — just what exactly are you trying to imply?

Phyllis: Okay. I’m not trying to imply anything, diane. I’m just making casual conversation ’cause I promised I’d be civil to you. I just figured tucker and his car would be pretty banal. You know what I mean? But you know what? Um, I’m sorry I offended you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry I overreacted. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I was just on my way out.

[ Elevator door opens ]

Phyllis: Liar, liar, liar.

[ Elevator door closes ] You are lying, diane, and we’re gonna get to the bottom of this, nikki and I. And then everything is gonna blow up — kww! — In your face. I was taking my antidepressant daily,

Ashley: Wow. We don’t hear from tucker for years, and this is how he turns back up? He lands a helicopter on our back lawn, crashing kyle and summer’s ceremony, and then he gives them a car worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. That’s outrageous.

Jack: Kids were pretty put off by it. Hell, so was everyone.

Ashley: Well, tucker’s always had a flair for the dramatic, right? But this is over the top, even for him. So, how did he seem?

Jack: Full of life, full of himself, blithely unaware of how this might affect anyone at a private family gathering, smiling, saying hello to everyone, as if we’d all seen him yesterday, and of course mentioning that he plans to stay around for a while.

Ashley: Yeah, makes sense. He probably wants to get closer to devon now that tucker’s a grandpa now.

Jack: Yeah, that would make sense. Only he didn’t mention devon or dominic. The only person he asked me about was you.

Ashley: Me?

Jack: He was disappointed that you missed his big entrance. He wants to see you, ash. And he seems convinced that you will want to hear what he has to say.

Tucker: I take it victor told you he paid me a visit?

Nikki: Oh, yes. Yes. He wanted to know what we all do — why you’re back in genoa city and what possible reason you had to come now. I understand you weren’t very forthcoming.

Tucker: Is that what he told you? That’s a little bit disingenuous of him.

Nikki: Well, if anybody’s disingenuous, it’s you.

Tucker: I answered all his questions.

Nikki: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Wanted to meet the grandson, catch up with devon, say your mea culpas to ashley. Have I left anything out? Actually, you know what? Never mind, because I’m not that interested. I would like to share something of my own.

Nikki: [ Laughs ] Wow! Sharing time? I like it.

Nikki: If you are planning on putting roots down here again, there is something you should know. When ashland locke betrayed our family, we dealt with him. In fact, if he had left us alone, he would probably be alive today. But he’s gone due to his reckless behavior.

Tucker: Well, I consider myself warned.

Nikki: Good. Wow, the newmans and the abbotts and many others have to deal with the likes of diane jenkins. But, god willing, she will be on her way out of town soon.

Tucker: And your point is…?

Nikki: There is no place in genoa city for people who want to do harm to the respectable families.

Tucker: [ Scoffs ] “Respectable” is a subjective term.

Nikki: Oh, I don’t know.

Tucker: Diane. Come say hi.

Audra: I wish you didn’t have to run off so soon.

Noah: Busy day and lots to do.

Audra: Or is it that you feel uncomfortable around me? I’m sorry about the way things fell apart for us in london. But you seem to have recovered. I’m glad. I meant what I said at the club opening. Your new friend seems very cute.

Noah: Don’t — don’t — don’t do that.

Audra: Don’t do what?

Noah: Belittle allie. Disparage her. I’m not gonna put up with it, so cut it out, okay?

Audra: That wasn’t my intent. But I’m impressed with how quickly you came to her defense. Sounds like you’re in love. I recognized the signs, given I was once the recipient of that love.

Noah: It’s one of the worst mistakes of my life.

Audra: It wasn’t all bad. Was it?

Noah: It was bad enough that it had to end. So, audra, while you’re in town, however long that may be, I’d really appreciate it if you kept your distance. Just let me enjoy the happiness I found, okay? (Dog barking)

Nate: Hey.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: Hey. Um, okay. Looks like we’re just waiting on audra.

Devon: Kind of surprised she didn’t show up with you, nate. You guys have been joined at the hip lately.

Nate: Well, that’s a wild exaggeration. It’s not my fault we keep bumping into each other. Besides, we have business to discuss.

Devon: Yeah, no, I get it.

Nate: But? Finish your thought.

Devon: I’m just speaking as your cousin. You could probably afford to pull back on your work hours and use that free time to try and make things right with your girlfriend again. That’s all.

Nate: I appreciate where you’re coming from, devon, but elena and I will figure things out.

Audra: I hope I’m not late.

Billy: No, you’re not. You’re right on time.

Lily: Yes. Hello. Okay, now that we’re all here, let’s get started. So, today, we’ll be reading documents that are related to the ipo, but first, I want to inform you two of a new development. It’s come to our attention that there is someone who is taking advantage of the stock offering, with the goal of obtaining a controlling interest in chancellor-winters. So we have to stay vigilant and just maintain confidentiality.

Audra: Are we talking hypotheticals, or does this someone have a name?

Lily: Yes. Tucker mccall.

Audra: Your father?

Devon: Yeah, that’s right.

Billy: Tucker’s been selling mccall industries subsidiaries. Not enough to raise the alarm bells, but enough to be sitting on a lot of extra cash.

Lily: Now, we don’t know anything for sure, but we know his history in business, and he is capable of anything.

Devon: Yeah, exactly. Which is why this is raising such a red flag for me. It makes me wonder, do we need to, like, pump the brakes and put this ipo on hold until we know more information?

Lily: Well, I mean, I don’t see a reason to pull back. We just have to safeguard ourselves.

Nate: Or maybe we should zig instead of zag. Go public sooner, be bolder and more nimble than anyone would expect.

Audra: Throw mccall off his game.

Nate: That’s the idea.

Billy: Or anyone else that might be interested.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, that could work, I guess. Audra?

Audra: I’ll see what I can do to accelerate our timeline.

Lily: Okay. Devon, what do you think?

Devon: I mean, I’m still not comfortable with the whole situation, but… yeah, sure. Nate’s suggestion could work.

Lily: Okay. Well, let’s keep our eyes and ears open because we cannot let our guard down. Agreed?

Nate: Constant vigilance. Absolutely.

Diane: What on earth are you two doing together? What, did you — did you call me over to referee? Because after the stunt you pulled yesterday, I don’t know. I think I’d have to give this one to nikki.

Nikki: I can fight my own battles, thank you.

Tucker: Nikki was just sharing her thoughts about my unexpected return. And yours, too.

Diane: Oh?

Tucker: Sit down. Yeah, what are the odds that the two of us would wind up in genoa city at the same time? Especially since we’re both back from the dead, so to speak.

Diane: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Tucker: Oh, you two didn’t hear that I was almost killed in a car-racing accident in europe?

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: I swear to god! No, I-I was. Okay. I got a little too enamored of fast vintage cars. I entered some races, I entered a few more races. The next thing I know, I’m being pulled from a burning car in monte carlo, or what was left of it. Yeah, I was lucky to survive, and I spent weeks in the hospital. It’s eye-opening, isn’t it, diane? To face one’s mortality.

Nikki: Well, diane didn’t face death. She pretended to be dead.

Diane: Yes, yes, yes. I faked my death. I was horrible and irredeemable and all the other nasty things you want to say about me. But that was the past. And, thankfully, some other people have open minds and open hearts, and they’re allowing me to move forward.

Yes. And I commend you for that. You’ve made a lot of inroads.

Nikki: Wait a minute. You’ve barely been back for two days. How would you know that?

Ashley: I can’t make any sense of it. I haven’t heard or spoken to tucker since he left town, and that was years ago. And I’ve tried very hard not to think of him much since.

Jack: And you shouldn’T. I don’t trust the guy. The sooner he is out of town, the happier we will all be.

Ashley: Jack, why do you feel so strongly about this? I mean, I know that tucker likes to play games, but he is the reason why we got control of jabot back, and the two of you were never mortal enemies anyway.

Jack: I am forever grateful that he kept his word and sold jabot back to the family, but he put me through the wringer before that, and I suspect the only reason he went through with the deal was because of you.

Ashley: I know. He wanted to score points and get me to marry him.

Jack: And he was never deserving of you. He treated you atrociously, and I will never forgive him for that.

Ashley: Yeah. I remember when he decided that he needed to do right by me and he was very earnest and quite convincing, until he proved once again that he’s not capable of being faithful. I can’t imagine the humiliation. I was cheated on not once but twice by him — once diane and then harmony, and I was so furious with him. But you know what? I think I was angrier with myself for thinking that he would actually be different the second time around. What was I thinking? I worked very hard overcoming the pain and the loss of all that. And… well, whatever love I felt for tucker mccall just kind of burned itself up, you know? I mean, there was nothing left.

Jack: Which is why I told him you have absolutely no interest in seeing him.

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Lily: Okay. Well, I think that covers everything. Audra?

Audra: All set on my end.

Lily: Okay, perfect. Well, good meeting, everyone.

Devon: Yes.

Lily: Nate, are you around later this afternoon?

Nate: That’s the plan. Although, right now, I do have a meeting outside the building.

Lily: Oh, yeah, go. Don’t let me keep you.

Nate: Catch up with you later.

Lily: Okay. Bye.

Billy: Later.

Devon: Hey, I’m headed to crimson lights. Would you like to get some coffee with me?

Audra: Uh, sure. I haven’t had my caffeine quotient for the day.

Devon: Well, we’ll fix that. I’m just gonna drop something in my office, and we can take off.

Lily: All right. Bye, guys.

Devon: See ya.

Lily: Thank you, by the way, for turning in that information on tucker. I would love if you could stay on top of it, just investigate it further, see if there’s any potential connection between him and the ipo. And since he has ties to the abbotts through dominic, maybe you can hear something that way.

Billy: Yeah, sure. Whatever you want.

Lily: Well, I mean, if you don’t want to work on this, then you don’t have to.

Billy: No, it’s fine. I’ll do it.

Lily: That’s different than wanting to do it.

Billy: Okay. Why are you not taking yes for an answer? I said I would investigate it, and I will. I will investigate it.

Lily: Okay. That’s not what is happening here. This is about you.

Jack: Why would you agree to meet with tucker? You don’t have to put yourself through that.

Ashley: Thank you for being so protective of me, jack, but I can handle him just fine.

Jack: I have no doubt about that, but if he wants to get back together with you and you have zero interest, why would you even give him the privilege of seeing you?

Ashley: Do you really think that he came back just for me? I mean, just because he wants to rekindle a relationship with me? Because I don’T. And I know for a fact that things are never that simple with tucker mccall.

Jack: He is absolutely up to something. I have no doubt in my mind.

Ashley: We agree on that. I think it’s very interesting that he shows up in town just a few months after diane did. Yeah, I think there’s a connection. I do.

Jack: Okay. You are entitled to your venom toward diane. But try to remember, after the two of them had their unfortunate fling, they couldn’t stand each other. And his name was right alongside ours as a possible suspect in diane’s murder.

Ashley: You’re absolutely right. However, stranger things have happened than adversaries becoming allies with the right motivation.

Jack: My, are we jumping to conclusions today.

Ashley: Well, I’m not concluding anything. I mean, I am looking at things from all the angles. I mean, you know, maybe I’m a little curious as to what tucker’s real agenda is. Aren’t you? He wants to see me, so maybe I’m the perfect person to find out exactly what it is.

Jack: Clearly, you’ve made up your mind. I have one thing to say — good luck.

Tucker: Well, I have eyes, nikki. It’s obvious diane has made a lot of progress with the abbotts, with her son in particular. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been at the ceremony.

Diane: Yes, both kyle and jack have been very kind. I’m even working for marchetti, which is under the jabot umbrella.

No kidding. You know, I would love to pick your brain about how you managed to come so far. You’ve gotten all these people who matter to you to give you a second chance I’m facing a similar dilemma myself.

Diane: Why would I help you with anything? We haven’t spoken in years, and the last words we did exchange weren’t friendly.

Tucker: Well, I was hoping maybe you would empathize with my situation.

Diane: Oh. Well, if you want empathy, hire a therapist or get a dog. I do not have time to counsel you.

Nikki: Any advice diane may have would be malicious anyway. There is absolutely nothing sincere or honest about her. Although, considering how morally flexible you both are, you two might bond over all kinds of shady things.

Victoria: Thank you.

[ Cellphone rings ] Hello?

Nate: I have another update.

Victoria: Oh, well, that was quick.

Nate: We just finished another meeting on the ipo. Lily, devon, and billy are all concerned about tucker’s latest moves. He’s been selling off divisions, stockpiling cash, which has everyone on high alert. So the good news is, they won’t see you coming.

Victoria: Well, the bad news is, our friend is sounding more and more like a genuine threat to my plans.

Nate: I suggested we go public sooner to stay one step ahead of him. So that means you need to be ready to move faster than we originally planned.

Victoria: Good to know. Thanks for keeping me posted.

Nate: [ Sighs ] How long have you been standing there?

Elena: I heard the end of your conversation. And I can guess who you’re talking to and what you’re talking about.

Nate: We can’t keep doing this, elena. Look, I already know what you’re going to say.

Elena: No, you don’T. Can you just hear me out?

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Devon: Thank you for joining me.

Audra: Ah, thanks for the invitation. I assume this is business-related?

Devon: Uh, not quite. No. I, uh — I respect jill’s recommendations, but I wanted an opportunity to get to know you a little bit better myself outside the office, just the way nate’s been able to do.

Audra: I’m not sure what you mean.

Devon: Oh, just what I said. You know, we’re all working together on this ipo deal, and you’ve shown that you’re great at what you do. But I really don’t know much else about you beyond what’s on your résumé.

Audra: I hope you don’t mind me speaking freely.

Devon: No, not at all. Go ahead.

Audra: I get the sense you’re concerned about something, perhaps because of the dynamic I’ve noticed between you and your cousin. Is there a problem there?

Devon: What would make you think that?

Audra: I am highly skilled at reading people. And since you wanted to know more about me, you can list that as one of my strengths. It rarely fails me.

Elena: At first, I believed that if I kept telling you why I thought you were wrong that eventually you would see my point of view and that you would understand that everything that I was saying was coming from a place of love. And I hoped that that love would be enough to get you to change your mind.

Nate: I do love you. But —

Elena: I know. It’s not enough. So this time, I don’t want you to stop this because of me or because of us. I want you to do it for yourself. I have already pointed out how this arrangement with victoria could hurt people. But it could also hurt you, too.

Nate: I’ll be fine.

Elena: I don’t know about that. You know how they operate. Victor says it all the time — family first. And he damn well means it. No one breaks into that inner circle.

Nate: Okay, but this is different. I have leverage, and I trust victoria.

Elena: Yes. You’re friends with victoria. But victoria, first and foremost, is the C.E.O. Of newman. And right now, victoria’s goals align with yours. But if her needs change after she gets what she wants from you, she could let you go without a thought. Then where would you be, after betraying devon and lily? Think about it, nate. Is it really worth the potential downside?

Phyllis: Hey, jack. Okay. Do you have a second? I compiled a list of the potential supply issues that marchetti home might have. At your request. Looks like the logjam —

Jack: Could you just send me an e-mail? Thanks.

Phyllis: Sure. No problem. Are you okay? Um… you need somebody to talk to? I’m that person. Seems like something’s on your mind. Or, actually, should I say someone? Tucker?

Jack: Yeah, it’s tucker. And not just because of the antics he pulled yesterday at the house.

Phyllis: What’s going on now?

Jack: Ashley’s back in town, and much to my dismay, she has decided to meet with him. And I think she’s making a terrible mistake.

Nikki: Cat got your tongue, diane?

Diane: Nope. You were just trying to bait me into another argument in a public place, and I’m not going to give you the satisfaction, nor am I going to keep defending myself to you. Oh, I think my order’s here, so I’ll be leaving.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Tucker: Excuse me.

Ashley: I hear you’re looking for me. I’m at home.

Tucker: Well, nikki, this has been delightful, but I have to get going, too. My best to victor. Thanks for the coffee.

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Lily: Please make sure we’re not interrupted. Thank you.

Billy: Can we talk about this at home, lily? We’ve got a lot going on right now.

Lily: Yeah, I know, but I don’t think that anything is more important than this. I mean, we’ve been dancing around this for months. You don’t even seem interested in your work anymore.

Billy: I’m doing my job.

Lily: No, I know you’re doing her job, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I mean, there’s something fundamentally wrong here. I mean, you say that you’re committed to this company, and, you know, you’re resolved at being my C.O.O., But it really just seems like you’re just marking time. You know, it seems like you’re kind of just doing what I want you to do rather than following your own bliss. Billy, please, just be honest, okay? Just tell me what’s going on. I-I-I need to know.

Billy: I mean, I think you’re right. I’m trying to be that guy. You know, your — your right-hand man, and it just doesn’t seem to be working. And this is such an exciting time for this company, and I’m walking around thinking, “what’s the point?” I see you and I see victoria and I see jack, and you love being a C.E.O., And you’re so excited about all the victories and the big and small challenges that you get to decide upon. And, for me, I’m just not sure if it makes any sense. You know, bigger, faster, stronger. I’m not sure if that’s my direction that I should be following. And it’s getting pretty tough to try and fit into this world and have some sense of fulfillment. It’s getting hard to pretend that that’s ever gonna happen.

Lily: Mm.

[ Breathes deeply ] Okay. So, I mean, what? What do you think is your path, or what do you think is the right thing for you?

Billy: I wish to god I knew.

Phyllis: I understand that you would have a problem with tucker being back in town. Definitely. I mean, do you think he has some secret plot brewing? I mean, that wouldn’t surprise me.

Jack: Oh, he’s up to something, all right. I can smell it from here.

Phyllis: Huh. Well, ashley can take care of herself, that’s for sure. What exactly has you on edge?

Jack: Tucker claims he wants to make amends with her.

Phyllis: Does that scare you because you think it’s the truth or you think it’s a lie.

Jack: Either way, it bugs the hell out of me. He thinks he can win her back by asking for forgiveness. He can’T. And I hate that he’s taking up any of her time. She doesn’t have time for his asinine games. This is where you tell me, “don’t give it a second thought, jack.” That you agree with me that she would never do such a thing?

Phyllis: Oh, no, I’m not gonna say that. That would be hypocritical of me. ‘Cause I always hang on to the hope that forgiveness is possible.

Tucker: Hi. Thanks for agreeing to meet me.

Ashley: You gonna come in?

Tucker: [ Laughing ] Wow. You look beautiful. You haven’t changed a bit.

[ Breathes deeply ] Uh… I know this is gonna sound hollow at this point, but, um… I’ve missed you. I’ve dreamt of this day for a long time.

Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty speeches. Why are you really here, tucker?

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Billy: You don’t like your blueberry muffin? I’ll get you a different kind.

Johnny: No, dad, this one’s fine.

Billy: What about a bagel? I can see they have a doughnut over there.

Johnny: Dad. I said this one’s fine. Guess you and mom have been reading the same how to handbook.

Billy: How to what?

Johnny: “How to help your child accept his bio mom.” Mom already talked me into a huge dinner last night and made me eat a big meal before coming here, even though she knew I was meeting you for breakfast.

Billy: And why do you think she did that?

Johnny: Obviously, stuffing your kid with so much food that he can’t feel anymore is a part of the handbook.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Allie: Hey.

Noah: Hey, babe. I didn’t expect to see you.

Allie: Hi. Well, I was on my way to the lab, but then I thought, “I’m gonna come see noah to start my day off right.”

Noah: Oh, well, I’m glad you showed up. I need something to brighten my morning.

Allie: How did the numbers turn out?

Noah: Better than expected, but not as good as I’d hoped.

Allie: Okay, uh… what do you think went wrong?

Noah: You know, I comped a lot of people. And I was figuring I’d take a hit, but I didn’t think it would be this bad.

Allie: Granted, I don’t have any experience running a business, but giving stuff away for free seems like a strange way to generate revenue.

Noah: Yeah, I know. I was trying to think long term, you know, build some customer loyalty in the hopes that the people who showed up last night turn into regulars.

Allie: Oh. Uh, yeah, that actually seems like a really smart move.

Noah: Yeah, I thought so, too, until I realized how it affected the profit margin. So, we are off to a really great start here.

Allie: Hey, don’t beat yourself up. You had a great opening night, so take a look around you and, noah, see what you built. I mean, this place is absolutely amazing. And so are you.

Noah: Thank you.

Allie: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Chance? Babe. You got in late last night. Did you have a rough day yesterday?

Chance: No, no, no. Everything was fine. Why do you ask? You got something on your mind?

Abby: I’m just a little concerned with tucker being back in town. That man cannot be trusted. I know technically he may be dominic’s grandfather, but he should not be anywhere around our son.

Chance: Yeah, I heard he made, uh, a quite the entrance at summer and kyle’s ceremony. A lot of the neighbors called into the station and complained about all the helicopter noise.

Abby: See, that’s exactly what I’m talking about. I don’t want someone like that around dominic. He could endanger him, or at the very least, be a negative influence.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Well, i think that’s a bit much, honey. I mean, dominic’s one. How is tucker gonna negatively influence a toddler?

Abby: There is nothing funny about how dangerous or manipulative that man can be. You need to back me up on this. Under no circumstance is tucker mccall allowed anywhere around our son.

Victoria: I’m really worried that billy and I made the wrong call on this. Telling johnny chelsea’s his biological mother has been really hard on him.

Nikki: My heart just breaks for him. I mean, this is the kind of thing that could throw his whole world into a tailspin, especially at his age.

Victoria: It really has. It’s shaken his foundation. It’s brought up questions that he never even knew he had until now.

Nikki: Well, I can’t begin to understand how you’re dealing with this, and yet you’re handling yourself with such poise, as if nothing was wrong. I am sure that nobody at kyle and summer’s vow renewal had any idea what you were going through.

Victoria: Well, believe me, every second is an uphill battle. I just honestly have been trying to compartmentalize. And when I’m in work, I lean into work and get as much done so I can get home and be with the kids.

Nikki: Well, that can’t be easy with everything going on at newman right now.

Victoria: It just feels like everywhere I turn there’s an avalanche of complications coming at me, at work and in life. And it feels like everything is screaming for my attention these days.

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Nikki: So, what are your thoughts about tucker? Any theories on what angle he might be working?

Victoria: The same angle that he’s always working — acquisitions.

Nikki: And is there some reason why you think he might be coming after newman?

Victoria: No. We’re too strong for that, but he can’t be trusted. Tucker mccall always has an agenda. In the past, he went after every big company in genoa city, and while I know he’s not coming after us, I have another plan in play that I think he might be trying to sink his teeth into.

Nikki: And what plan is that?

Victoria: I have it on good authority that chancellor-winters is about to go public. And I have devised a strategy for newman enterprises to swoop in and become the majority stockholder.

Nikki: And how did you find out this information?

Victoria: It’s all thanks to nate. He and I made a deal to work together while you were in los angeles.

Nikki: Really? Why would he go behind his family’s back?

Victoria: Mother, nate has become a very savvy businessman, and he feels that the current structure at chancellor-winters is limiting his opportunities. So I told him that I would put him in charge once we obtain a majority stake.

Nikki: And your father approves of this?

Victoria: Dad’s completely on board. Nicholas is the only one with any objections. He thinks it’s too risky. And I can’t lie. It is a bit of an ethical gray area.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. Well, I think it might be a bit of a legal gray area, as well.

Victoria: It’s a thin line, but I’m certain that nate and i can take care of it. What’s more pressing to me is — has tucker mccall come here because he has the same goal?

Chance: Look, I’m sorry, but you don’t think you’re overreacting just a little?

Abby: No. I don’T. I have seen the pain and devastation that man has caused firsthand. He’s already hurt people that i love, and I’m not gonna sit around and allow him to hurt our son. And honestly, I mean, I’m a little annoyed that you’re not supporting me on this.

Chance: Look, I just think you’re taking this a little too far — because there’s something else that you should know firsthand.

Abby: Okay. What’s that?

Chance: Well, just because someone’s made mistakes in the past doesn’t mean they can’t be a good parent or grandparent today, right?

Abby: [ Scoffs ] So now you’re talking about my family?

Chance: Look, abby, all I’m saying is that I think we need to keep pushing forward, let go of the past, focus on the now, and focus on the future because, honey, that’s all I can handle at the moment. My priorities have to be work and my family.

Abby: Well, it’s good to know that your family at least made the top two.

Chance: [ Sighs ] Please. Please don’t start that again.

Billy: Okay, smart guy, you don’t have to finish your muffin. I’m not going to force-feed you anymore, alright?

Johnny: Thank you. My stomach says thank you.

Billy: Well, good. And I’ll tell your mother to stop doubling down on the meals for you.

Johnny: Look, I get it. You guys are just concerned. But you really don’t have to worry.

Billy: Johnny, we’re your parents. We’re always going to worry, okay? That’s kind of what we do. We’re gonna be protective of you.

Johnny: But I really — i don’t need protection. I mean, so, chelsea’s my birth mom. Whatever. I knew I had one. She’s it. I’m over it.

Billy: You know, I don’t think it’s that simple, buddy.

Johnny: You guys are the ones who are making it so over-complicated. I mean, I really just want to get, like, back to normal.

Billy: Well, in my personal experience, when you don’t try to deal with things, they fester and they become problems down the road.

Johnny: Yeah, but — look, I’m really — I’m really not, like, freaked out about it or anything. So, if you want me to scream or cry, I’m sorry, but it’s not gonna happen.

Billy: I don’t want you to do anything. I just want you to know that we’ll be here for you whenever you need us, with whatever you’re going through.

Johnny: I don’t want to keep thinking about this every single day.

Billy: Okay.

Johnny: Can we just drop it? I mean, it’s not gonna change anything, right?

Billy: I will tell you this as many times as I need to tell you — nothing is going to change. I promise you. And you also need to know that no one is gonna force you into anything, okay?

Johnny: Do you really mean it?

Billy: I do.

Johnny: I don’t want to keep talking about this all the time. You said it was my choice.

Billy: Absolutely.

Johnny: Then I’ve made my decision. So, it’s done now, right?

Billy: That’s right. It’s done. It’s your call.

Johnny: Okay, great. So, it’s my choice, and I decide that I never want to talk about it again.

Billy: Hey, where are you going?

Johnny: School, dad. Remember school?

Billy: Yeah, I remember school. I’ll give you a ride.

Johnny: No, we’re actually meaning at chancellor park to do some sort of nature thing.

Billy: Okay, cool. Well, I’ll walk with you.

Johnny: Uh, no, we can skip that, too.

Billy: What’s going on here? You gonna be embarrassed of me when I call out and yell out, “johnny, I love you, buddy, have a good day,” in front of all your friends?

Johnny: Don’t even think about it.

Billy: How are they gonna know if I don’t announce it to everybody?

Johnny: I’d rather they& didn’t, dad.

Billy: Hey. Hey. I love you.

Johnny: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: Look how many people showed up for your big opening night. It was a great turnout.

Noah: Yeah, I was surprised how many people showed up.

Allie: Yeah, everybody was hanging out, enjoying themselves, enjoying the music, the drinks. I got to say, even in L.A., I’ve never experienced anything quite like it.

Noah: Oh, yeah? I bet you did a lot of clubbing out in hollywood, huh?

Allie: Okay. Okay. Don’t judge a book by its cover. I took the occasional study break.

Noah: Mm.

Allie: And in my opinion, this place can rival any nightclub anywhere. And I’m sure that, uh, the people who came from far and wide to check it out would also agree.

Noah: Far and wide, huh? You, uh — you’re referring to audra?

Adam: Hi, sharon.

Sharon: Hey. Um, you want your usual?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] You know what I like.

Sharon: Got it. So, how are things going?

Adam: [ Sighs ] Mnh.

Sharon: Ah? [ Chuckles ] How are you getting along with sally these days?

Adam: Uh, nothing has changed since the last time we spoke about it. Looks like things are over between us.

Sharon: Yeah? Well, I’m sorry to hear that. I thought you two had some potential. It seemed like you had a strong connection.

Adam: Well, I thought so, too, but, um…I guess not.

Sharon: Mm. Hey, by the way, um, I had an interesting conversation with chelsea last night. And I don’t want to alarm you or anything, but she got me kind of worried. Our conversation was rather disturbing.

Johnny: I should have just waited at crimson lights.

Chelsea: Hi, johnny. I didn’t expect to run into you here. If you’re on medicare, remember,

Chelsea: I’m actually really glad I ran into you because i want — um…I — I wanted to thank you for all that time you spent with connor at the pool the other day. He had so much fun with you. And he — he really enjoys any time he gets to spend with his older…cousin. He looks up to you, and I really appreciate how sweet and patient you are with him.

Johnny: You can stop, okay? I know the truth about him and you, and it’s not going to change anything because you are not my mom.

Nikki: I can’t believe tucker would have access to the chancellor-winters board. Hasn’t he been selling off his assets?

Victoria: That whole thing was a crock. The only thing that he was willing to part with was that bentley that he tried to give to summer and kyle.

Nikki: Ugh, thank god they didn’t accept it. That gift would have come with a lot of strings attached.

Victoria: Do you think that he bought chancellor board members gifts to get information?

Nikki: I wouldn’t put it past him. Hey, listen, if you can have a mole at chancellor-winters, so can he.

Victoria: Yes, it’s possible, but in my opinion, it’s unlikely. There is a chance, however, that devon made an offhand comment to his father.

Nikki: Oh, I don’t think he would do that. I mean, it’s not like tucker is his business adviser. There would be no reason for devon to bring it up.

Victoria: That’s true. And as far as I know, they’ve barely been in contact the past couple of years. And besides that, devon has been in the corporate world long enough to know that you keep something like that under wraps, especially with someone like tucker. He knows exactly the kind of person his father is.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. A dedicated corporate raider, like you.

Victoria: Now, don’t tell me that you share the same disapproving attitude as nicholas does because I want to acquire chancellor-winters.

Nikki: Not at all. I am simply saying you cannot underestimate tucker.

Victoria: Believe me, I’m not. Regardless of how tucker found out, it would be foolish to think that he doesn’t know something about the impending ipo.

Nikki: Yeah, well, if he does, you can be sure that he is going to make a move to try to take control of the company. So I would advise that you keep your guard up and your eyes open.

Noah: I hope audra’s sudden appearance hasn’t upset you at all. I promise I didn’t invite her here, and I no way expected her to just show up. Last time we spoke, I was still living in london. There’s been no communication since.

Allie: I know it’s over& between you guys, whether she’s 4,000 miles away or just 4.

Noah: So, you’re — you’re not concerned?

Allie: Not a bit. In fact, I — I haven’t given it another thought since last night.

Noah: Well, good — ’cause like I said, she’s absolutely no threat to us.

Abby: Don’t start with what?

Chance: Do not read into the order in which I say things, okay? Work, family. Family, work. You should know now that family is more important to me.

Abby: Well, it hasn’t really felt that way recently.

Chance: Abby, it is because i care so much about this family that I am just suggesting that you take a second and consider whether all this stuff about tucker is based on personal alliances or rivalries — or if you actually have our family’s best interests at heart. Okay? Think about it. I got to go to this meeting. I’m gonna be late.

Abby: I thought you said your meeting wasn’t for another couple of hours.

Chance: I guess I misspoke. I don’t know. I got to go now. Bye.

Abby: Bye.

Chance: [ Smooches ]

Abby: [ Sighs heavily ]

Adam: You found chelsea’s demeanor disturbing in what way?

Sharon: Well, I don’t want to break her confidence, but I did tell her that I think she should get back into therapy. Whatever chelsea’s juggling emotionally right now, it just seems like it’s a little bit too much for her to handle on her own.

Adam: [ Sighs ] And how did that suggestion go over?

Sharon: Not so well.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sharon: But, you know, you two share a bond because of connor. She might be more open to you. I think maybe she would be more open to the suggestion of therapy if it were coming from connor’s father instead of me.

Adam: Well, unfortunately, not so much. I already tried. It’s like the more that I try to address things with her, the more she pushes me away. Last time we talked, we got into it because she decided to tell connor that johnny was his brother without me being present. Even though we agreed to do it together, she just decided to push ahead on her own. It’s like she’s in this space where she just rejects anything that she doesn’t agree with. And I’ve just been noticing this downward spiral of hers for a while now.

Nikki: Yeah. So have I.

Adam: Yeah. And I’m afraid that I am responsible for her initial breakdown that she has yet to recover from. That’s why I want to help her. I want to help her for her sake and for connor’s sake.

Sharon: You can’t put all the blame on yourself for what’s happening.

Adam: I just — I don’t understand. I feel like I’m missing something, like I don’t have all the pieces. I don’t understand how all of this has led her to have some new fixation on johnny. Did you know luxury hair repair

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Chelsea: Johnny, of course not. I’m not your mother. Victoria is your mom, and i would never try to force anything on you.

Johnny: Good.

Chelsea: I just… you know, um, I just thought since we were already in each other’s lives, I didn’t want you to find out from somebody else and end up resenting us for keeping this secret from you. I didn’t want you to wonder about me.

Johnny: So, it was you. You are why my parents decided to force this on me now?

Chelsea: No. I mean, it was — it was something we decided together.

Johnny: But it was your idea in the first place. You are why my world feels like it was just flipped upside down.

Chelsea: Johnny, I’m sorry. That was not my intention. That was not my intention. I just — I wanted you to know that your birth mother cared about you. I always have, and I always will.

[ Sighs ]& And, you know, I mean, this wasn’t just about me. I thought — I thought you and connor could have a deeper connection as brothers.

Johnny: We’re cousins, okay?! And we know each other plenty. What about connor? Does he know the truth now, too?

Sharon: Adam.

Adam: Hmm?

Sharon: Please don’t repeat this to anyone, but after talking with chelsea, I get the feeling that she’s adrift. She’s looking for answers anywhere she can find them. She’s looking for someone or something just to make her feel whole.

Adam: Well, based on what I’ve seen, that rings true.

Sharon: I imagine that connor has been a focal point for her. Ever since he was born, he helps her feel grounded. But people and things outside of ourselves can only help us for so long if we don’t fix what’s going on inside. And the more and more that chelsea gets goes adrift, she looks around for someone to make her feel anchored. And right now, that anchor is johnny, and she’s clinging to that desperately.

Adam: Yeah, but, sharon, that’s not fair to johnny.

Sharon: No, it is not.

Adam: And it’s just as unfair for her to use connor to draw johnny in closer.

Sharon: Well, I don’t think that chelsea’s intentionally being malicious or trying to be harmful. I think she just doesn’t really know what she’s doing. She’s trying to stay emotionally afloat.

Adam: Well, then I guess i can’t hold her fully responsible if she doesn’t even comprehend what she’s doing is wrong. But as much as I’m concerned about her, my primary focus has to be shielding my son because i refuse to let this hurt connor.

Chelsea: Yes. Connor knows who you are. I told him shortly after billy and victoria told you about me.

Johnny: Mm. And how’d he take it? That well? Huh! Guess that just proves my point. Having this conversation was a bad idea all around. Neither connor nor I want anything to change. So, why don’t we just pretend that we never had this conversation and bring things back to the way they’re supposed to be?

[ Cellphone pings ] Sorry. I got to go. I’m in the wrong place.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Abby.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: Hey. Is everything alright with you?

Abby: Yes, of course.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: How did things go with tucker last night? Did he take my hint and just leave town?

Devon: Oh, that was a hint?

[ Both laugh ]

Abby: I guess I didn’t really hide my feelings that I truly detest the man.

Devon: Mm, you were far from subtle.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I know he is your biological father, and that makes him technically dominic’s grandfather. Ugh.

Devon: Why don’t you tell us how you really feel?

[ Both laugh ] I’d hate to see your full-out warnings and threats to people.

Abby: So, when I walked away, was he shaking with fear?

Devon: No. Not at all. Not at all. The rest of our dinner actually went really well. We just talked a lot, talked about family, talked about him coming to town to reconnect with people.

Abby: Hmm.

Devon: Least that’s what he says he’s doing. I don’t know what to make of him showing up like this. It’s so random. It’s kind of thrown me for a loop.

Abby: Yeah, it was a shock to everyone.

Devon: And from what he said, he’s planning on sticking around for a while and putting down roots.

Abby: And how do you really feel about that?

Devon: Mnh. When you can’t sleep…

[ Knock on door ]

Billy: Got a minute?

Victoria: Sure. Come on in.

Billy: I wanted to fill you in on my morning with johnny. I feel like we’re making some progress.

Victoria: How so?

Billy: Well, his sarcasm is back and in full effect. That’s for sure.

Victoria: That’s a good sign.

Billy: Yeah, it is. He was critiquing the similarities in our parenting skills. I guess we’re both using food as a coping mechanism. I was questioning why he wasn’t finishing his muffin, and he informed me that you already force-fed him a massive breakfast this morning.

Victoria: Oops. Sorry about that. I forgot that you were meeting him at the coffeehouse.

Billy: It’s all good. He feels less confused and less angry. And I’m hoping that this is him coming to terms with the news.

Victoria: I’m really relieved to hear that.

Billy: But don’t get me wrong. He definitely does not want anything to change. And I made him a promise that nothing would.

Victoria: Absolutely. And I told him the same thing. I do, however, have one concern. How is chelsea gonna react when she finds out that this little scenario of hers isn’t going her way?

Chance: Look how happy and simple things are for these kids. They’re just playing, enjoying the day, having fun. Oh, the carefree lifestyle of youth. Mm. It’s hard not to miss those days sometimes.

Chelsea: It’s us adults who inevitably yank all that innocence and free spirit away.

Chance: Hey, is something wrong?

Chelsea: The world is a cruel and unforgiving place. What’s the point in trying to make it any less horrible? Why bother trying to make things better?

Chance: Hey, I was gonna hit crimson lights and have a coffee. I know I could sure use the company, if you want to join me.

Nikki: [ Clears throat ] Sorry to interrupt you two.

Noah: Hey. It’s always good to see you, grandma.

Allie: Hi, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: Noah, this is beautiful. What a fabulous job you’ve done.

Noah: Thank you.

Nikki: Mm.

Noah: Well, I’m glad you like it. Anytime you want to come, vip section with your name on it, overflowing with sparkling cider on the house.

Nikki: Well, now, darling, i must tell you that if you keep comping everybody, you’re not gonna make a profit.

Noah: I am quite aware of that now. And judging by last night’s numbers, your warning is pretty justified.

Nikki: Oh, don’t worry about that. That was just the first night. All businesses need a little time to become successful.

Allie: That’s what I keep telling him. This place gonna blow up, noah.

Noah: Well, thank you for the encouragement.

Nikki: Um, I have something I’d like to discuss with you if you have a moment.

Noah: Oh, yeah? What’s that?

Nikki: It has to do with your time in london.

Allie: You know what? I should get going, or else I’m gonna be late. It was lovely to see you again, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: You too.

Noah: Bye, babe.

Allie: Bye.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: Allie’s lovely. It’s nice to see the two of you getting so close.

Noah: Yeah, she’s pretty great. Please. So, what did you want to know about london?

Nikki: Well, um, I was wondering if you came across any artist funds while you were there.

Noah: I reached out to a couple, but I had really limited experience.

Nikki: Have you ever heard of a company called private image limited?

Noah: No, that name doesn’t ring a bell.

Nikki: Well, actually, the fund is called wild beauty, incorporated.

Noah: Why do you ask?

Nikki: It’s related to some questions I have about diane’s time in los angeles. You didn’t live this strong, this long to get put

Noah: Okay, this is all sounding a little odd to me. Why would diane have anything to do with the art fund? She was supposedly living this quiet life in L.A. Wild beauty — they were throwing a lot of money around.

Nikki: Oh, so, you have heard of it?

Noah: Yeah, I knew someone who worked there.

Nikki: Really? Was this person a friend of yours?

Noah: Not exactly. It was the, uh — the woman i was seeing in london.

Nikki: [ Gasps ] Oh. The one who —

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, that one. Her name’s audra charles.

Nikki: Well, can you tell me a little bit about what she did there, who she worked for? I mean, it could be very important, but I-I don’t want to dredge up any bad memories for you.

Noah: Oh, no, no, it’s — it’s fine. Audra was actually already on my mind.

Nikki: Well, I just saw how happy you and allie are. So, why on earth would you be thinking of your ex?

Noah: Well, because suddenly she’s impossible to avoid.

Nikki: What do you mean?

Noah: Okay, I hadn’t seen audra since I came back from london, and then last night she shows up out of nowhere. And not only was she in genoa city, but she was right here at the club.

Nikki: She came all the way from london to attend your opening night?

Noah: She said she was here for other reasons, but — and she found out I opened up this place and wanted to check it out. Yeah, but now you’re talking about wild beauty, and this all just seems kind of weird to me.

Nikki: Yes. Very weird. And very interesting.

Devon: Honestly, abby, i don’t — I don’t really know how I feel about tucker coming back to town, whether it’s for a short period of time or permanently. You know, there’s nothing bad between us. There’s no tension. If anything, there’s just been more distance between us over the years, which is another reason why it’s so surprising that he just showed up like this.

Abby: Do you ever wish you had a closer relationship with him?

Devon: I mean, yeah, of course I do. He’s my biological father, so i would — I would love to have a tighter bond with him, especially with neil being gone. But at the same time, it’s hard to always trust his intentions, given his past. And with chancellor-winters doing so well right now, his timing is a little suspicious.

Abby: Do you think that’s why he turned up so suddenly?

Devon: I don’t want to think that, but, you know, it’s tucker. And he always has another card to play. So I can’t help but wonder what’s really going on and what his real agenda is.

Billy: I don’t want to speculate on how chelsea is going to react, but I will say that she seems a lot more fragile than I have seen her in a while.

Victoria: Come on, billy. We both know what chelsea’s capable of when she’s in a bad place, and it’s not our responsibility to temper that. The best thing that we can do is try to keep johnny as far away from her as possible. And in the meantime, I think that’s probably the safest bet for all of us.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Billy, johnny has got to be our main priority right now.

Billy: I understand that.

Victoria: He can’t deal with this kind of turmoil on his own. We’ve got to be there for him.

Billy: I agree 100%. But I can’t help but be a little worried about chelsea.

Victoria: Well, then be worried about her from afar. Chelsea needs to pull herself together and stop using our son as her crutch.

Adam: Chelsea. Hi.

Chelsea: Is sharon here?

Adam: Uh, she just stepped back in the back room.

Chelsea: What’s going on here?

Adam: What do you mean?

Chelsea: Are you and sharon conspiring against me, discussing all the things that are wrong with me?

Adam: What? No. Of course not.

Chelsea: Are you all — what, you’re all working together, trying to fix me? Is that why you brought me here?

Chance: No.

Adam: Chelsea, calm down. Nobody is conspiring against you or trying to fix you. Um, we’re just — we’re concerned about you.

Chelsea: I don’t need your concern. And I don’t need your pity. And I don’t need your judgments. All I am trying to do is spend some time with my other son. I want to be a part of his life. And I want him to be a part of mine!

[ Exhaling heavily ]

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Nate: I haven’t been operating in good faith.

Lily: Why would you do something like that?

Devon: This is about you and me, isn’t it?

Chelsea: It was such a beautiful day. I had to —

Billy: You had to what? Camp out here and wait for your moment to ambush my son?

Tucker: I’ve dreamt of this day for a long time.

Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty speeches. Why are you really here, tucker?

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Audra: [ Sighs ] It’s so good to see you, noah.

Noah: What are you doing here?

Audra: A business acquaintance recommended it. He said it was going to be the new hot spot in town. And then I did some research and discovered it was your club. So I had to check it out.

Noah: Did you?

Audra: Yes. I wouldn’t miss your opening night.

Noah: That’s a real change of attitude on your part.

Allie: Hi. I’m allie.

Audra: Oh. Aren’t you adorable.

Allie: Okay. So, how do you guys know each other?

Audra: Well, I met noah —

Noah: Audra’s just someone I used to know.

Nick: Alright, let’s get into it. What’s going on with us?

Sally: [ Chuckles ] You tell me.

Nick: I think we both really enjoy each other’s company. Maybe we have been too focused on the now, not really thinking about the consequences.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Is that what you want to talk about, the ramifications?

Sally: [ Sighs ] To be completely honest, I’m not sure I even want to have a conversation about it. In fact, I’m not even sure what it is. I don’t even know what to call what we have, other than A… situation.

Nick: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: But I just feel like i need to know where your head is at, ’cause, honestly, I don’t even know where my head is at. And I’m just worried that we might be driving blindly off of a cliff.

Sharon: Chelsea? How’s it going?

[ Liquid pouring ] Here’s your tea.

Chelsea: Sharon… I’m sorry, I, um — I was so lost in my — in my thoughts, I don’t remember ordering this.

Sharon: You didn’T. You just looked like you needed it.

Chelsea: Oh. Thank you.

Sharon: So, what’s going on?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Thinking ] At society. Meet me. Hell of a night.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Abby: Hey.

Billy: Hi.

Abby: How was the vow renewal?

Billy: It was great. It was really lovely. Yeah, there was a lot of love in the air. I had to take off a little early for a family issue, but, um, the happy couple seemed very happy.

Abby: Oh, well, I hope everything’s okay.

Billy: I hope so. I think everybody’s gonna be alright. Uh, listen, how’s dom? I know you, uh, couldn’t make it ’cause he wasn’t feeling well.

Abby: Yes. The fever is gone. He’s just a little cranky now.

Billy: Poor little guy.

Abby: Yeah.

Billy: Glad he’s better.

Abby: I was sad to miss the festivities, but I didn’t want to leave his side. He’s at home, resting comfortably, and we [Sighs] Are short-staffed. So here I am. I want to know all the details. How did summer look? Were there cake and flowers?Ah there was all of that and more. There was an actual helicopter.

Abby: A what?

Billy: We had a party crasher drop into the backyard from his helicopter.

Abby: Who was it?

Billy: Oh. You’re not gonna like this.

Abby: Tell me.

Billy: Tucker mccall.

Lily: Well, [Sighs] That should do it.

Devon: Yeah. You put in a lot of hours. You want to get some dinner?

Lily: Um, yes, I am famished. You?

Devon: Yeah. Absolutely.

Lily: Oh, billy’s at society. Do you want to join him there?

Devon: That sounds really good.

Lily: Yeah, he can tell us all about kyle and summer’s vow renewal. I want to hear everything about it.

Devon: I’m sure it was a lovely afternoon.

Tucker: Yes, you’re right. It was lovely. I was there. Hello, son.

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Abby: Tucker is back in town?

Billy: That’s right.

Abby: And he showed up at the house?

Billy: Yes, he did. You’re glossing over the whole helicopter part.

Abby: I haven’t even gotten to that part yet. I mean, this is a lot to process. Did he know that summer and kyle we renewing their vows?

Billy: Of course he did. We wanted to make an entrance, make sure everybody knew that he was back in town. He gave kyle and summer a vintage bentley like my father used to drive.

Abby: What is wrong with this guy? Who does that? “Hey, I know I wasn’t invited to your wedding, but here’s an absurdly expensive car. Enjoy.”

Billy: Tucker does. You know? Wants to make an impression.

Abby: I mean, he had to have known that no one wanted him there.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Abby: So, what is he doing? What is tucker trying to prove?

Billy: I think it was pretty clear that the whole thing was for an audience of one.

Abby: Who?

Billy: Someone that is stuck in paris.

Abby: My mom? So, you think that tucker put on this whole show trying to impress my mother?

[ Scoffs ] Well, he better give up on that dream fast, because if he wants to get near my mom, he’s gonna have to go through me first. And I am not gonna let that happen.

Devon: So, what are you doing here? When did you get to town?

Tucker: Just a few hours ago. Wanted to surprise you and maybe take you out to dinner.

Devon: I wish you would have told me you were coming.

Tucker: Well, that would have given you time to come up with an excuse to avoid me.

[ Chuckles ] No way.

Devon: I-I don’t have any reason to avoid you. We could have made plans. It’s good to see you, though, after all this time.

Tucker: Yeah. Yeah, it’s been a while.

Devon: Yeah, I know. Well, when was the last time? At that ashram in thailand?

Tucker: That’s right. So it’s been years. We have a lot to catch up on. You have a son?

Devon: Yeah, I do. Yeah. His name’s dominic.

Tucker: Wow. That’s terrific. Of course, that makes me a grandfather.

[ Laughs ] Grandpa tucker. Boy, if I could… and look at this — this newly merged company the two of you run.

Lily: Yeah.

Tucker: And, lily, would you like to join us for dinner? The three of us could compare notes.

Lily: Um, well, thank you for the offer. I’m actually — I’m meeting billy at society, so I think, in this way, four would be a crowd. But… [ Chuckles ]

Devon: That’s a good point. Yeah.

Tucker: It’s just you and I, then. You in?

Devon: Uh, sure. Yeah, why not?

Noah: Enjoy your time here. I’m sorry we can’t hang out, but it’s opening night. There’s lots to do. It was nice to see you. Excuse us.

[ Speaking indistinctly ]

Audra: [ Sighs ]

Nick: What makes you think we’re headed off a cliff?

Sally: Experience. Whenever I’ve been in a situation like this, it has always crashed and burned, and I’m talking incredibly painful. I won’t go into gory details, but just know that I tend to fall hard and take others with me. And then I [Chuckles] Behave in ways that I regret, and it always makes things worse. And then there’s the shadow of adam.

Nick: Is there something going on with the two of you I don’t know about?

Sally: No. I have been completely honest with you. I loved him. Or I thought I did.

Nick: But you still have feelings for him.

Sally: What I mean is that I saw what your brother and I had was the real thing. But once again, I did not see the end coming. I was blindsided, which is exactly why I am convinced that this situation [Inhales deeply] Will end, too, because everything does. So then the question becomes, what will we do? How will we feel when it’s over? You know, what will the fallout be? That’s what I’m afraid of. This is john.

Nick: I’ve had my fair share of failed relationships. Sometimes it was my fault. Sometimes it just wasn’t meant to be. Sometimes it was a combination of the two. So I understand your fears. It’s never fun when things end.

Sally: But the beginning part — you know, where we’re at — that’s fun.

Nick: Yeah.

Sally: We just have to determine if that’s all this is.

Nick: Okay, so, if that’s what we do — we determine that this is just fun — we could, uh, put an end to it, stop the fun?

Sally: Possibly. I mean, we’re at a turning point. You know, we can keep doing what we’re doing and not focus on the future, only on the now, which would most definitely probably end in [Sighs] Hurt feelings and some sort of pain and possibly a fiery crash.

[ Chuckles ] Or we can just put the brakes on, you know, and go back to being strictly professional, and we just end things before it gets messy. Agreed?

Lily: Uh, enjoy your dinner.

Devon: Yeah. Head in there.

Lily: Hello.

Billy: Hi.

Lily: How are you?

Billy: Better now. How are you?

Lily: Good. Um, what did you mean when you texted that you had one hell of a day?

Billy: Well, there were a few big events. One of them, you just walked through the door with.

Lily: Oh, tucker?

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: Yeah, he walked into our office out of the blue and said, “hello, son,” like he had come to town to visit devon.

Billy: And devon’s okay with that?

Lily: I mean, it was awkward, and they seem a little unsure on how to reconnect, but they’ll have to figure it out. Anyway, what happened to you after the ceremony? I thought you were going back to the office.

Billy: I planned on it. Then, I got an urgent call from chelsea.

Lily: What happened?

Billy: She had a bit of a breakdown. She told connor that she’s johnny’s biological mother, and he wasn’t any happier about it than johnny.

Lily: Wow. That’s a lot.

Billy: Yeah. She’s overwhelmed. You know, and I get it. I mean, I tried to stay with her and try and calm her down a little bit. I don’t know if it did any good. Told her that she needs to talk to someone about this — someone to help her navigate through this, and the boys, as well. Like an adoption specialist. Someone.

Lily: Yeah. I hope she’s feeling better.

Billy: Not so sure about that.

Chelsea: I’m always so amazed when you’re kind to me, sharon.

Sharon: Well, that’s an odd thing to say.

Chelsea: Well, it’s true. You’ve been good to me. And you know, you don’t have to be, considering her history.

Sharon: Oh, I feel like we’ve gotten past all that now. And I credit rey. He really saw the good in you. And that allowed me to do the same.

Chelsea: Hmm. Rey’s forgiving nature was a real turning point for me. He saw the good, even when I couldn’T. When he died, I just — I haven’t had much hope since. It’s like, anytime I try to do the right thing, it blows up in my face.

Sharon: Well, what specifically are you referring to?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] I convinced billy and victoria to tell johnny the truth, that I’m his biological mother.

Sharon: And that didn’t go so well?

Chelsea: Completely backfired. Johnny doesn’t want anything to do with me. Then, I told connor, thinking it would make him happy to discover he has a brother in johnny. But that didn’t go well either. I was just trying to be honest. I was trying to protect the boys from eventually having to find out that some of their history had been hidden from them. But now they’re angry. They’re upset, and they don’t want anything to do with me.

[ Sighs ] Why can’t I do anything right?

Noah: Just ignore her. Allie: Yeah, sure, I can do that right now. But, you know, it’s looks like it’s gonna get harder and harder. She seems pretty determined to get your attention.

Noah: I’m not gonna let her get to me.

Allie: Noah, how do you know her?

Noah: It’s from before i moved to genoa city.

Allie: Ah. Could you be less specific?

Noah: She’s from my past. How is that?

Allie: Not very helpful, to be honest. Where do you know her from? Did you guys go to kindergarten together? Were you in a band?

Noah: I don’t really want to get into it, okay? I haven’t talked to in a long time.

Allie: Um, if seeing her wasn’t such a big deal, why are you being so evasive? You’ve been acting weird ever since we —

Noah: Look, I got a lot going on tonight, so if we can just not get into this…

Allie: You know, it doesn’t say a lot about our relationship when you can’t talk about something as simple as a woman from your past.

Noah: You’re right. I’m sor– I’m sorry. Okay? You’re right. I just — I wasn’t expecting to see her. I’m not really sure how to handle this.

Allie: [ Sighs ] Who is she? And please be honest.

Noah: Audra is the woman that I was seeing in london.

Allie: The one who broke your heart.

Noah: [ Sighs ] Hi, my name is reggie

Noah: Audra didn’t break my heart. Felt that way at the time, but looking back on it, I realize we just weren’t meant to be. It took getting away from her to realize how toxic our relationship was.

Allie: Okay, I — I can understand that. But why is she here, noah? I-I-I don’t mean to be direct, but is she trying to rekindle things with you?

Noah: No, that’s doubtful. Things got pretty bad towards the end. It was a lot of yelling, slamming doors, saying we didn’t want to see each other anymore, which is why it’s so weird that she’s here pretending to be all excited for me. You know, if she’s trying to get my attention, she’s too late. I only have eyes for you.

Audra: Thank you.

Nick: Way I see it, sally, is we got two options. We can put an end to this right now, go on living our lives, avoid any chance of heartbreak or pain.

Sally: Sounds pretty grim.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Does, doesn’t it?

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: It’s my experience that when I live like that, too safe, I’m not happy. Get this bad attitude. I really like the good stuff. You know?

Sally: So, what’s the second option?

Nick: Maybe it’s because I just came from summer and kyle’s vow renewal… but I’m hopeful. I’m not cynical.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] So, the second option is we just see where this takes us?

Nick: Yeah, we don’t second-guess this, we don’t overthink it. Just jump right into the deep end, start swimming.

Tucker: Hey, do you have a photo of dominic? I’d love to see him.

Devon: Yeah, I have a thousand photos of dominic. Yeah. Here’s one from his first birthday party, just a few weeks ago.

Tucker: Oh, man! Oh!

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Very nice. Devon, you must be so proud.

Devon: Yeah, of course I am.

Tucker: And he’s a handsome tyke, isn’t he?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: I’d love to meet him.

Devon: Uh, yeah. Yeah, I think we can arrange for that to happen.

Tucker: Good.

Devon: I share custody with abby and chance. So we’ll find a day soon…

Tucker: Okay.

Devon: …And make it work.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Tucker: Oh.

Devon: Hey.

Tucker: Speak of the devil. Hey, abby, how are you? We were just actually looking at photos of dominic.

Abby: Don’t try to ingratiate yourself with me. Nobody wants you here.

Devon: Abby, we’re just having dinner.

Abby: And don’t get near my mom. She wants nothing to do with you.

Tucker: Right. Uh, well, you’re — you’re probably right about that point for now, but I think if I am able to have a face-to-face with ashley, she’ll understand that things have changed.

Abby: Well, if you came to town to make inroads with my mother, you’re wasting your time.

Tucker: There are other reasons I’m — not least of which is to reconnect with my son and — and meet my grandson.

Abby: The only thing I hate more than the idea of you face-to-face with my mother is you anywhere near my son. I brought in ensure max protein

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Lily: You know, I think i just realized why you always want to help chelsea.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: I think it’s because you two are cut from the same cloth.

Billy: What is that supposed to mean?

Lily: Well, I mean, she’s — you know, she’s smart, she’s ambitious, she’s attractive. And even with all of her talent, you know, you’d think that she would be on top of the world, but she always seems to get in her own way.

Billy: And that’s what you think about me?

Lily: I think that’s what you think about you. I’m — all I’m doing is I’m pointing out what you two have in common and why I think you’re always team chelsea.

Billy: I wouldn’t go that far. I mean, I feel like I’ve been strong with her, you know, making sure that she respects johnny and victoria’s boundaries and trying to stop her from working her way into my son’s life.

Lily: Yeah, but you were sympathetic to her wanting to tell johnny that she’s his biological mother. And even though it upset him, you’re not angry with her.

Billy: No, I’m not. I’m genuinely worried about her.

Sharon: You know, it might not be as bad as you think. The news is fresh for the boys right now. You’re just seeing their initial reaction. After some time, they may feel very differently.

Chelsea: That’s a possibility. Or they could go further down this path and both end up hating me.

Sharon: How were you hoping johnny would take this news?

Chelsea: Well, I was hoping he wouldn’t recoil at the mention of my name. I mean, I would have even settled on him just — [Sighs] Just being willing to talk to me.

Sharon: I mean, if he were here right now or, I don’t know, you run into him at the park later today, what would you say?

Chelsea: That I’m not trying to replace victoria as this mom, that I just want to be there for him. If he gets into trouble, if you ever need someone, that — that I’m here, that I’ll always have his back.

Sharon: Sounds good.

Chelsea: [ Sniffles ] You’re acting like my therapist again.

Sharon: No, no, I promise, I am not trying to do that. I just thought you needed someone to listen.

Chelsea: Do you remember when you tried to help me after my stroke?

Sharon: I don’t think I’ll ever forget it.

Chelsea: I hated you. I was paranoid, not myself. It drove me to do dangerous things. I nearly killed rey. I framed adam. I — I was so destructive. But you helped me back then, and now — now here you are, helping me now.

Sharon: Why are you bringing that up now?

Chelsea: Because anytime I try to be a better person, I mess it up. But you — you’re a natural. So, how do you do it? What’s your secret?

[ Breathing heavily ]

Audra: Hello again.

Noah: What are you doing in genoa city, audra?

Audra: Look, I swear I didn’t know you were here. I was recruited by jill abbott to do some consulting on some financial strategy for chancellor-winters. That’s why I’m in town. Look, I didn’t come looking for you. I’m not trying to win you back or anything of the sort.

Noah: I’m sorry if I was rude earlier. I was just — you know, I was little caught off guard, seeing after all this time.

Audra: I’m glad to see you. And I like that you seem happy. Your friend is so cute. Your club is amazing. I’m impressed.

Noah: Thank you. I’m proud of it.

Audra: You should be.

Noah: And I’m glad to be back home. So, allie — she’s a big part ofha she’s helped me see what I’m missing. And now I can see this place through her eyes.

Audra: That’s wonderful. I’m genuinely pleased for you. Truly.

Nick: Listen, if you tell me you have more chapters in your story with adam, then I will back off.

Sally: You would do that?

Nick: I’ll do it for you. It’s something else I’ve learned over the years — that if this isn’t what we both want and need, then it’s — yeah, it’s not good.

Sally: Okay. So, then maybe… defining it will ruin it.

Nick: It is a possibility.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: If you label something, you tend to change your behavior to fit the label. That doesn’t work.

Sally: Okay, so, then let’s not define it.

Nick: Works for me.

Sally: Okay, so we have decided to do nothing.

Nick: Which is great, ’cause I’m really good at doing nothing.

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Nick: There’s something I have learned from this conversation.

Sally: What’s that?

Nick: Whatever this is, I like it. I don’t want it to end.

Tucker: No, don’t worry about abby. I’ve — I’ve had a lot of worse things said to me.

[ Both chuckle ]Tucker: [ Chuckles ] I always enjoyed abby anyway. You know, she, uh — does she still ride horseback naked?

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Uh, no, I don’t think so. I think that was a one-time deal.

Tucker: Hmm. Maybe if I moved back to genoa city, she and I will become friends.

Devon: How long are you planning to stay in town?

Tucker: Um, long enough to get back under ashley’s radar, which includes abby, of course, and my new grandson.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Hmm.

Tucker: I’m not here to cause any trouble.

Devon: So, why are you here after all this time away?

Tucker: I don’t know, I just — I love this town. It’S… [ Chuckles ] It’s as good a reason as any, as far as I’m concerned.

Devon: Alright, well, let’s try this. What have you been doing since the last time we saw each other in thailand?

Tucker: Well, back then, I was on a journey of, um,

[Chuckles] Introspection.

Devon: Hmm.

Tucker: And, uh, I was looking for… I don’t know what. A — a more meaningful life or [Inhales deeply] A deeper level of understanding. Whatever it was, I didn’t find it.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: So I took the route of, um, thrill-seeking…

Devon: Huh?

Tucker: …And taking bigger and bigger risks, not only in business but having adventures. You know, I was skydiving and paragliding and deep-sea fishing. And then I started racing. I guess I was chasing that next level of understanding racing the back roads of the riviera, between cannes and san remo.

Devon: Wow. Well, did you find what you were looking for?

Tucker: Yes, I did, but not where I expected it. I found it when I woke up in a hospital bed in monte carlo. Once upon a time, before jill said yes.

Devon: So, those rumors about you being injured in that car accident were true?

Tucker: That’s right. I downplayed it when you reached out to me, made it seem like the injuries were minor, because I didn’t want to worry you. But, yeah, I nearly died.

Devon: And why wouldn’t you be honest with me about something like that?

Tucker: Man, you just — you’ve had enough loss in your life, and I did not want to add to any of your pain.

[ Sighs ] So, yeah, I was in that hospital for weeks. And ironically, after all the years of searching for answers, this was my epiphany. There is nothing bigger out there. There’s nothing more to find. There’s no — there’s no bigger thrill than — than just living every day. Every day to its fullest, in the present moment. ‘Cause this is it, man. This is the only life we got. There are no second chances. And you just got to make the most of the time you have. And I vowed to myself, “if I recover, that’s precisely what I’m gonna do.”

Devon: Well, we’ve — we’ve all heard reformation stories from you before.

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: An avalanche.

Tucker: Yeah, I know, but this is different. And this is…

[ Sighs ] This made me reevaluate who I really am, fundamentally, what I want and — and what really matters to me. And I got to tell you, devon, that reconnecting with you is at the top of that list.

Audra: So, I-I haven’t been here long, but I love it.

Noah: Excuse me. I actually got to take care of something. But in case I-I don’t see you before you leave, I hope you have a good night. And thank you for checking the place out.

Audra: Hmm. Of course.

Noah: What were you doing with sally spectra for so long?

Nick: She is the ceo of newman media. We just had a lot of things to discuss.

Noah: That didn’t really look like a work meeting. So, what’s the situation?

Nick: It’s a situation with no name.

Noah: Alright, I hope you know what you’re doing.

Nick: I do.

Noah: I bet summer would have a lot to say about this. She and kyle — they were supposed to be here tonight, but they canceled last minute. You dodged a bullet there. How do you think she’d react, seeing you and sally after she almost sabotaged their whole relationship?

Sharon: You know, from where I sit, I have to say, I’m impressed that you’ve worked so hard to become a better person, with success.

Chelsea: I don’t know about that.

Sharon: Well, it’s true. You’re a concerned and attentive mother to connor. And just because the boys are having a hard time accepting this news right now, that you’re johnny’s biological mother, doesn’t mean you should jump to the conclusion that nothing in your life is working.

Chelsea: You know, it’s — it’s no wonder rey was so in love with you. You two were made for each other. Both so forgiving, even when you have every reason not to be.

Sharon: Chelsea… I think you need help. I mean, not from me, but you do need to see a professional. And I can recommend some people. I can even make some phone calls tonight if you want, but the sooner the better.

Chelsea: What? You think I need help tonight?

Music (“I swear”) plays

Chelsea: Is that why you got me to open up — so you can imply I’m unstable and pathetic?

Sharon: Chelsea, calm down.

Chelsea: You think I need help right now?!

Sharon: It was a suggestion.

Chelsea: I know what you’re doing, sharon. You’re trying to make yourself look good, so you want to insinuate that I’m some lunatic!

Sharon: Not at all. Will you please sit down so we can talk about this?

Chelsea: I will absolutely not sit down. I should have never said anything. I should have never trusted you. You know, everybody in this town wants to assume the worst about me. You are no different!

Sharon: Chelsea! Don’t go!

Nick: Listen, I think the bad blood between sally and her sister is in the past. Summer is on top of the world right now. Let’s not create problems where there are none.

Noah: Alright, man, I trust you know what you’re doing.

Nick: I got this. Proud of you. Let’s talk tomorrow.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Everything okay with your dad?

Noah: Yeah, yeah, I hope so. Are you good?

Allie: Yeah. Great night.

Noah: You know, it’s not a completely great night yet.

Allie: Oh? Why is that?

Noah: I’ve only had one dance with you.

Billy: Are you worried about devon?

Lily: No, no, no, he can handle himself. No, I’m just curious. I mean, tucker has been gone for years, and all of a sudden he shows up out of the blue, when chancellor-winters is about to go public. I just think the timing is suspect.

Billy: Let’s go.

Tucker: So, I hope you can tell that I’m serious. Son… I’m proud of you.

[ Chuckles ] Uh… I’m proud of the work you’ve done, uh, in business. Proud of what you’ve accomplished in your private life. I mean, uh… my grandson. And this merger of your business, that’s a big deal.

Devon: Well, I appreciate you saying that very much. Um… do you have business in town, or is this more just a personal visit for you?

Tucker: Well, when you get to my position, there’s always a little bit of both.

Devon: Right. Right. There was a time when you were trying to take over every major corporation in town. You remember that? Has your new outlook made you reconsider your goal of world domination?

Tucker: When I look back at those power plays, I think it was just an excuse to stay in genoa city. And now I’ve got better excuses. Got you and dominic and ashley. I hope, ashley. And I know that us reconnecting is not gonna be easy, because we’ve got a lot of lost time between us.

Devon: Yeah. Yeah, we do. And it’s, uh — it’s definitely not gonna happen over one dinner.

Tucker: No. [ Chuckles ] So, shall we have lunch?

[ Both laugh ] Are you free tomorrow?

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Am I being too pushy?

Devon: No, no, you’re not being too pushy at all. You’re fine. I’m sure we can figure out a day or two, but, uh, I would like you to do me a favor if you can. I don’t want you to interfere with the abbotts.

Tucker: I know.

Devon: I don’t want you to try and insert yourself into ashley’s life or abby’s life if they don’t want to talk to you. Okay? Because I would really appreciate if you just let me orchestrate your meeting dominic.

Tucker: Of course. And I have no interest whatsoever in forcing myself where I’m not welcome.

Devon: Good.

Tucker: I’m gonna take my best shot [Inhales deeply] And accept defeat… if it comes to that.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Chelsea: Johnny, of course not. I’m not your mother. Victoria is your mom, and i would never try to force anything on you.

Johnny: Good.

Chelsea: I just… you know, um, I just thought since we were already in each other’s lives, I didn’t want you to find out from somebody else and end up resenting us for keeping this secret from you. I didn’t want you to wonder about me.

Johnny: So, it was you. You are why my parents decided to force this on me now?

Chelsea: No. I mean, it was — it was something we decided together.

Johnny: But it was your idea in the first place. You are why my world feels like it was just flipped upside down.

Chelsea: Johnny, I’m sorry. That was not my intention. That was not my intention. I just — I wanted you to know that your birth mother cared about you. I always have, and I always will.

[ Sighs ]& And, you know, I mean, this wasn’t just about me. I thought — I thought you and connor could have a deeper connection as brothers.

Johnny: We’re cousins, okay?! And we know each other plenty. What about connor? Does he know the truth now, too?

Sharon: Adam.

Adam: Hmm?

Sharon: Please don’t repeat this to anyone, but after talking with chelsea, I get the feeling that she’s adrift. She’s looking for answers anywhere she can find them. She’s looking for someone or something just to make her feel whole.

Adam: Well, based on what I’ve seen, that rings true.

Sharon: I imagine that connor has been a focal point for her. Ever since he was born, he helps her feel grounded. But people and things outside of ourselves can only help us for so long if we don’t fix what’s going on inside. And the more and more that chelsea gets goes adrift, she looks around for someone to make her feel anchored. And right now, that anchor is johnny, and she’s clinging to that desperately.

Adam: Yeah, but, sharon, that’s not fair to johnny.

Sharon: No, it is not.

Adam: And it’s just as unfair for her to use connor to draw johnny in closer.

Sharon: Well, I don’t think that chelsea’s intentionally being malicious or trying to be harmful. I think she just doesn’t really know what she’s doing. She’s trying to stay emotionally afloat.

Adam: Well, then I guess i can’t hold her fully responsible if she doesn’t even comprehend what she’s doing is wrong. But as much as I’m concerned about her, my primary focus has to be shielding my son because i refuse to let this hurt connor.

Chelsea: Yes. Connor knows who you are. I told him shortly after billy and victoria told you about me.

Johnny: Mm. And how’d he take it? That well? Huh! Guess that just proves my point. Having this conversation was a bad idea all around. Neither connor nor I want anything to change. So, why don’t we just pretend that we never had this conversation and bring things back to the way they’re supposed to be?

[ Cellphone pings ] Sorry. I got to go. I’m in the wrong place.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Abby.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: Hey. Is everything alright with you?

Abby: Yes, of course.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: How did things go with tucker last night? Did he take my hint and just leave town?

Devon: Oh, that was a hint?

[ Both laugh ]

Abby: I guess I didn’t really hide my feelings that I truly detest the man.

Devon: Mm, you were far from subtle.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I know he is your biological father, and that makes him technically dominic’s grandfather. Ugh.

Devon: Why don’t you tell us how you really feel?

[ Both laugh ] I’d hate to see your full-out warnings and threats to people.

Abby: So, when I walked away, was he shaking with fear?

Devon: No. Not at all. Not at all. The rest of our dinner actually went really well. We just talked a lot, talked about family, talked about him coming to town to reconnect with people.

Abby: Hmm.

Devon: Least that’s what he says he’s doing. I don’t know what to make of him showing up like this. It’s so random. It’s kind of thrown me for a loop.

Abby: Yeah, it was a shock to everyone.

Devon: And from what he said, he’s planning on sticking around for a while and putting down roots.

Abby: And how do you really feel about that?

Devon: Mnh. When you can’t sleep…

[ Knock on door ]

Billy: Got a minute?

Victoria: Sure. Come on in.

Billy: I wanted to fill you in on my morning with johnny. I feel like we’re making some progress.

Victoria: How so?

Billy: Well, his sarcasm is back and in full effect. That’s for sure.

Victoria: That’s a good sign.

Billy: Yeah, it is. He was critiquing the similarities in our parenting skills. I guess we’re both using food as a coping mechanism. I was questioning why he wasn’t finishing his muffin, and he informed me that you already force-fed him a massive breakfast this morning.

Victoria: Oops. Sorry about that. I forgot that you were meeting him at the coffeehouse.

Billy: It’s all good. He feels less confused and less angry. And I’m hoping that this is him coming to terms with the news.

Victoria: I’m really relieved to hear that.

Billy: But don’t get me wrong. He definitely does not want anything to change. And I made him a promise that nothing would.

Victoria: Absolutely. And I told him the same thing. I do, however, have one concern. How is chelsea gonna react when she finds out that this little scenario of hers isn’t going her way?

Chance: Look how happy and simple things are for these kids. They’re just playing, enjoying the day, having fun. Oh, the carefree lifestyle of youth. Mm. It’s hard not to miss those days sometimes.

Chelsea: It’s us adults who inevitably yank all that innocence and free spirit away.

Chance: Hey, is something wrong?

Chelsea: The world is a cruel and unforgiving place. What’s the point in trying to make it any less horrible? Why bother trying to make things better?

Chance: Hey, I was gonna hit crimson lights and have a coffee. I know I could sure use the company, if you want to join me.

Nikki: [ Clears throat ] Sorry to interrupt you two.

Noah: Hey. It’s always good to see you, grandma.

Allie: Hi, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: Noah, this is beautiful. What a fabulous job you’ve done.

Noah: Thank you.

Nikki: Mm.

Noah: Well, I’m glad you like it. Anytime you want to come, vip section with your name on it, overflowing with sparkling cider on the house.

Nikki: Well, now, darling, i must tell you that if you keep comping everybody, you’re not gonna make a profit.

Noah: I am quite aware of that now. And judging by last night’s numbers, your warning is pretty justified.

Nikki: Oh, don’t worry about that. That was just the first night. All businesses need a little time to become successful.

Allie: That’s what I keep telling him. This place gonna blow up, noah.

Noah: Well, thank you for the encouragement.

Nikki: Um, I have something I’d like to discuss with you if you have a moment.

Noah: Oh, yeah? What’s that?

Nikki: It has to do with your time in london.

Allie: You know what? I should get going, or else I’m gonna be late. It was lovely to see you again, mrs. Newman.

Nikki: You too.

Noah: Bye, babe.

Allie: Bye.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: Allie’s lovely. It’s nice to see the two of you getting so close.

Noah: Yeah, she’s pretty great. Please. So, what did you want to know about london?

Nikki: Well, um, I was wondering if you came across any artist funds while you were there.

Noah: I reached out to a couple, but I had really limited experience.

Nikki: Have you ever heard of a company called private image limited?

Noah: No, that name doesn’t ring a bell.

Nikki: Well, actually, the fund is called wild beauty, incorporated.

Noah: Why do you ask?

Nikki: It’s related to some questions I have about diane’s time in los angeles. You didn’t live this strong, this long to get put

Noah: Okay, this is all sounding a little odd to me. Why would diane have anything to do with the art fund? She was supposedly living this quiet life in L.A. Wild beauty — they were throwing a lot of money around.

Nikki: Oh, so, you have heard of it?

Noah: Yeah, I knew someone who worked there.

Nikki: Really? Was this person a friend of yours?

Noah: Not exactly. It was the, uh — the woman i was seeing in london.

Nikki: [ Gasps ] Oh. The one who —

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, that one. Her name’s audra charles.

Nikki: Well, can you tell me a little bit about what she did there, who she worked for? I mean, it could be very important, but I-I don’t want to dredge up any bad memories for you.

Noah: Oh, no, no, it’s — it’s fine. Audra was actually already on my mind.

Nikki: Well, I just saw how happy you and allie are. So, why on earth would you be thinking of your ex?

Noah: Well, because suddenly she’s impossible to avoid.

Nikki: What do you mean?

Noah: Okay, I hadn’t seen audra since I came back from london, and then last night she shows up out of nowhere. And not only was she in genoa city, but she was right here at the club.

Nikki: She came all the way from london to attend your opening night?

Noah: She said she was here for other reasons, but — and she found out I opened up this place and wanted to check it out. Yeah, but now you’re talking about wild beauty, and this all just seems kind of weird to me.

Nikki: Yes. Very weird. And very interesting.

Devon: Honestly, abby, i don’t — I don’t really know how I feel about tucker coming back to town, whether it’s for a short period of time or permanently. You know, there’s nothing bad between us. There’s no tension. If anything, there’s just been more distance between us over the years, which is another reason why it’s so surprising that he just showed up like this.

Abby: Do you ever wish you had a closer relationship with him?

Devon: I mean, yeah, of course I do. He’s my biological father, so i would — I would love to have a tighter bond with him, especially with neil being gone. But at the same time, it’s hard to always trust his intentions, given his past. And with chancellor-winters doing so well right now, his timing is a little suspicious.

Abby: Do you think that’s why he turned up so suddenly?

Devon: I don’t want to think that, but, you know, it’s tucker. And he always has another card to play. So I can’t help but wonder what’s really going on and what his real agenda is.

Billy: I don’t want to speculate on how chelsea is going to react, but I will say that she seems a lot more fragile than I have seen her in a while.

Victoria: Come on, billy. We both know what chelsea’s capable of when she’s in a bad place, and it’s not our responsibility to temper that. The best thing that we can do is try to keep johnny as far away from her as possible. And in the meantime, I think that’s probably the safest bet for all of us.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Billy, johnny has got to be our main priority right now.

Billy: I understand that.

Victoria: He can’t deal with this kind of turmoil on his own. We’ve got to be there for him.

Billy: I agree 100%. But I can’t help but be a little worried about chelsea.

Victoria: Well, then be worried about her from afar. Chelsea needs to pull herself together and stop using our son as her crutch.

Adam: Chelsea. Hi.

Chelsea: Is sharon here?

Adam: Uh, she just stepped back in the back room.

Chelsea: What’s going on here?

Adam: What do you mean?

Chelsea: Are you and sharon conspiring against me, discussing all the things that are wrong with me?

Adam: What? No. Of course not.

Chelsea: Are you all — what, you’re all working together, trying to fix me? Is that why you brought me here?

Chance: No.

Adam: Chelsea, calm down. Nobody is conspiring against you or trying to fix you. Um, we’re just — we’re concerned about you.

Chelsea: I don’t need your concern. And I don’t need your pity. And I don’t need your judgments. All I am trying to do is spend some time with my other son. I want to be a part of his life. And I want him to be a part of mine!

[ Exhaling heavily ]

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Lily: Why would you do something like that?

Devon: This is about you and me, isn’t it?

Chelsea: It was such a beautiful day. I had to —

Billy: You had to what? Camp out here and wait for your moment to ambush my son?

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Nick: ‘Sup?

Sally: ‘Sup?

Nick: Yeah. Looked it up online. Apparently it’s short for “what’s up?”

Sally: Oh. That — that’s what that means?

Nick: Mm-hmm. I really just wanted to come by and congratulate you for the latest research reports.

Sally: Thanks.

Nick: Well done.

Sally: Well, that is just step one. I am going to build on the momentum.

Nick: Alright. Well, carry on, then.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Chloe: I just saw nick leaving. So, I assume that’s the reason for that look on your face.

Sally: He just popped his head in to say that he liked the research reports, which was very sweet of him. But then I remembered the data was about a website rebranding that adam and I launched back when we were in perfect sync.

Chloe: I know. It can get confusing.

Sally: A little bit.

Chloe: But you’re doing it. You know? You are. You’re doing all the right things. You laid down the law with adam, told him that you were moving on. You even admitted that something happened with nick. So you need to just keep on doing that, girl. But if you crack open that adam door again, you’re just gonna be looking for trouble.

Sally: You think I’m gonna get sucked back in?

Chloe: [ Sighs ] Maybe. But now that adam knows the truth, I mean, things could get really ugly.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Hey. So, listen —

Adam: No. You listen to me. What the hell were you thinking?

Noah: So, we want everyone to feel welcome and taken care of. So that means the drinks — they should come out quickly but still be made with care. So, if at any point you’re feeling overwhelmed or anything, just let me know and I’ll find someone to back you up.

Allie: Could I speak to the manager, please?

Noah: How can I help you, miss?

Allie: Oh, just wanted to tell you that this club is incredible.

Noah: That’s what I like to hear.

Allie: Mm. Is that the way that you greet all your customers?

Noah: No. Just you.

Allie: Good. Let’s keep it that way.

Noah: Well, I’m glad you could make it to the opening night.

Allie: Well, where else would I be?

Noah: I don’t know why. I feel kind of anxious. I didn’t expect this to be so nerve-racking.

Allie: It’s gonna be great. Not only is this club your baby, but it’s also already the hottest place in town.

Noah: Okay, I don’t know if we can go that far, considering we just opened tonight. You know, the other night — that was just a private party. This is the real test.

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Oh, come on. Don’t leave me waiting. My head’s gonna explode. What information do you have on diane?

Nikki: Well, it has to do with the car that she was tooling around L.A. In. Now, I couldn’t tell the exact model from the photo that deacon gave me, but victor’s investigators could. And guess what.

Phyllis: What?

Nikki: The bentley that tucker gave summer and kyle today is the exact same make and model as the car that deacon saw her in.

Diane: Don’t answer it.

Tucker: I don’t think that’s gonna work.

[ Knock on door ]

Victor: Mccall, you’re beginning to piss me off. I know you’re in there.

Tucker: Just a minute!

Diane: Victor cannot know that we’re together. He cannot find us. He can’t know that we have any connection whatsoever.

Tucker: He won’T. Come on.

Diane: Please, please don’t make a game out of this. I am pleading with you.

Tucker: Just get in there and keep quiet.

Diane: Tucker —

Tucker: I’ll handle it.

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Phyllis: Identical bentleys. Okay, well, that’s not a coincidence. What does this mean? I mean, were diane and tucker hooking up in los angeles? Did they rekindle some sort of romance or something?

Nikki: I don’t know. Maybe. But I’ve been thinking about this. The time leading up to diane’s “death,” tucker had completely abandoned her, so I — I can’t imagine her ever reaching out to him.

Phyllis: Yeah, but diane’s desperate. She is so desperate. And she’ll do anything, no matter how unpleasant, how despicable.

Nikki: Yeah, god knows that’s true. Alright, let’s say she did reach out to him. Why on earth would he fall for her charms again?

Phyllis: Ugh. Her “charms.” Who could ever find diane appealing? Seriously. Tucker can do so much better than her.

Diane: Get rid of him quickly.

Tucker: You’re really not in a position to tell me what to do right now.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Tucker: Okay, okay. Hey, victor. Long time. Oh, you’re looking good, man. You been hitting the heavy bag?

Victor: You know what they say. Strong body, strong mind.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. That’s right. It’s important if you want to stay on top of the competition. I see it didn’t take you long to seek out yours.

[ Both laugh ] Yeah.

Victor: I see your ego hasn’t taken a hit.

Tucker: Oh. Come on in. Sorry. Please. I’d offer you a drink, but i don’t have any of your top-shelf tequila in my minibar. But, uh, make yourself comfortable. I’d love to catch up with you.

Chelsea: You’re mad that i talked to connor.

Adam: He called me. Really upset, chelsea.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] The conversation didn’t go as well as I’d hoped.

Adam: Why did it even happen at all? Why would you tell connor that johnny is his half-brother without me being there? What were you thinking?

Chelsea: Hey, can you calm down, please? I already feel bad enough as it is.

Adam: Whose fault is that, chelsea?

Chelsea: Well, adam, i actually waited for you at the park so we could tell him together, and you never showed up because you were stuck in a meeting.

Adam: Okay.

Chelsea: This monumental moment in our son’s life, and you chose business.

Adam: Okay, that is not fair. I assumed that you would wait for me until you dropped a bomb like this on him. It never even crossed my mind that you would tell him without me being there. I mean, we discuss everything — his school trips, vacations, dentist appointments. But when it comes to something this monumental in his young life, what do you do? You just go solo?

Chelsea: It couldn’t wait any longer, okay? The clock was ticking. Johnny already knew the truth. So I was scared he was gonna accidentally tell connor, bumping into him at school, sending him a text.

Adam: Then you tell the school what is going on. Or you take away his phone. You don’t take away my right to be there for my son when he needs me.

Chelsea: I’m sorry, okay? It was something I felt I had to do.

Adam: Why? Because things went so poorly with johnny?

Chelsea: [ Scoffs ] I can’t believe you would just throw that in my face. I did what I thought was right for johnny and connor. I am just trying to be a good mom to both boys.

Adam: Really, chelsea? Because it seems like the only person you have been concerned with lately is yourself. Neither one of those boys had any question about their family history. There was no reason to tell them anything.

Chelsea: Why are you talking like I went completely rogue here? I spoke to victoria and billy about this way beforehand, extensively. They agreed to it.

Adam: But it was your idea.

Chelsea: So, what are you saying? I forced them into it? I persuaded them to do it? It was my influence?

Adam: How would I know that? How would I know that when i wasn’t able to be included in any of these conversations that impacted my son?

Chelsea: Okay, maybe you should have been part of the conversation, but at the time, my concern was johnny because he is the person discovering that I’m his mom.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Chelsea, you really have to stop calling yourself johnny’s mom.

Chelsea: I am technically johnny’s mom. I gave birth to him.

Adam: From that moment onward, victoria was his mom, and that was a decision that you made.

Chelsea: Because that was the best decision at the time, adam, but things have changed.

Adam: Yes, things have changed. You have a son of your own, and he should have been the focus through this whole thing.

Chelsea: [ Breathes deeply ]

Nick: What is going on here? Hi, my name’s steve.

Sally: I would never underestimate adam. And I know things are different now that he knows something went down between me and nick, but i refuse to live in fear of what he might do. You know, I have to let it go and just put him out of my mind.

Chloe: Mm. So, you’re gonna focus on nick now?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] I wouldn’t say that I’m focusing on him. I’m just trying to live in the present moment, enjoy it, you know?

[ Stammers ] Things are fun and maybe progressing, and I have no idea where it’ll go.

Chloe: Well, if it’s a choice between adam and nick, I mean, you know who I would vote for.

Sally: It’s just wild how completely opposite the brothers are from one another. I mean, nick — he has such a sweet soul.

Chloe: And adam is evil.

Sally: I was going to say he has a more dangerous edge, but, no, he’s not all bad. And underneath what seems to be a tough exterior, he actually has a softer side. He’s actually very sensitive.

Chloe: Okay. So, we’re defending adam now?

Sally: [ Sighs ] Sorry. No. I — I don’t even know I brought his name back up.

Chloe: Because you’re right in the middle between both brothers. And that is not a good place to be.

Adam: Look, stay out of this, nick. We are discussing a private family issue.

Nick: It seems like chelsea’s upset. I’m not leaving this alone until I know she’s okay.

Chelsea: Thank you, nick. I’ll be alright. What’s done is done.

Adam: Look, chelsea, just promise me you will not make any more unilateral decisions regarding our son.

Chelsea: Connor will be just fine.

Nick: You know, if you wanted to have a private conversation like that, maybe you should have picked someplace other than the coffeehouse to do it.

Adam: Hey, you’re not getting off that easy, nick.

Nick: Look, you need to take some things out on someone, that’s fine. It’s not gonna be me. Pick someone else.

Adam: Look, I just have one question. Why is it suddenly your mission in life to interfere in every aspect of my life?

Tucker: You don’t mind if i pour myself a drink, do you?

Victor: No, no. Go ahead. So, what are you doing in genoa city?

Tucker: Well, uh, my late mother used to live here, and, um, I have a general fondness for the town, you know.

Victor: You’ve been gone for a long time. So, why now?

Tucker: Well, actually, I’m here to visit someone we have in common, someone we both care about — dominic. I want to meet my first grandson. And I want to spend some time with devon.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] You don’t give a damn about your family relations, do you, tucker? Otherwise, you’d have visited devon first of all, right? Instead of crashing one of jack abbott’s pathetically boring parties. In a helicopter, no less.

[ Laughs ] So, what’s your real agenda? My husband and I have never been more active.

Nikki: According to victor’s investigators, private image financed young artists in the U.K., And their main benefactor drew funds for that through a bank in los angeles.

Phyllis: Okay. So, you think the main benefactor could be tucker.

Nikki: Well, I don’t know for sure, but the name of the fund is wild beauty, incorporated.

Phyllis: “Beauty”? Yeah. The nickname that john abbott had for ashley.

Nikki: Uh-huh, and she is supposedly the reason why tucker crashed the vow renewal.

Phyllis: Wow. Okay, so, we have tucker and diane. I mean, what does this mean? Were they — were they together in los angeles and then he wants to fund up-and-coming artists? I mean…

Nikki: Well, I don’t know. I mean, his business interests have always been international.

Phyllis: Is there any evidence, beyond the name, connecting tucker to this?

Nikki: His name is not on the investor list, but that doesn’t mean anything.

Phyllis: Yeah, but it does — because you know tucker. He’s a braggart. I mean, he would want to be connected to funding young artists.

Nikki: Well, that is true, but modesty has never been one of his strong suits, so that just makes me think he definitely has a secret agenda.

Phyllis: Yeah. I mean, there are a lot of pieces to this puzzle. We just have to put them together. I mean, there’s tucker, there’s diane, tucker’s obsession with ashley, and broke british artists.

Nikki: Oh, my god. I know who might be able to help us — noah. I mean, he was a young artist in london. Maybe he has heard of this charity and can give us some clues.

Noah: Hey. Sorry I’ve been running around. You doing okay?

Allie: Yeah, I’m doing totally fine. Don’t worry about me. Tonight is your big night. And I found the perfect little spot to people-watch.

Noah: People seem like they’re having a good time, huh?

Allie: Yeah. No, absolutely. How does it look from your perspective?

Noah: It’s pretty smooth, honestly. Actually, I think I have time for a break. Do you want to dance?

Allie: Oh, yeah? Are you sure you have time?

Noah: If my staff needs me, they know where to find me.

Allie: Well, only if I’m not keeping you from anything important.

Noah: The only thing I’m worried about right now is dancing with my beautiful girlfriend. Oh, thank you.

Allie: I have to say, hearing that never gets old.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Eh, I’m spending a lot less time on hidden agendas these days, since I went on my spiritual journey.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Pariahs like you never change, tucker.

Tucker: You’re still so cynical, victor. I think some enlightenment could do wonders for you.

Victor: Oh, yeah. I bet you have some ashram in mind, right?

Tucker: Sure.

Victor: Oh, yeah, yeah, some faraway place in tibet or wherever.

Tucker: I know the exact address.

Victor: Well, you know… I know who the hell I am.

Tucker: I know that. And I know better than to try to change your mind.

Victor: Right.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: You know, you’re not the only one who decided to make this week home week in genoa city. Diane jenkins showed up.

Tucker: Ah, yeah.

Victor: Yes. She said she was on the straight and narrow now. But I believe her transformation about as much as I believe yours.

Tucker: Yeah, I actually saw diane at the abbotts. She looked well, but I’m in no position to say one way or another whether her, uh — her turnaround is legit. I don’t know anything about it — or her, for that matter — anymore. But what is important is that you know there’s nothing for you or your family to worry about from me.

Victor: And you think I’ll take your word for it?

Tucker: Uh, I don’t know. Would you believe anything i told you at this point?

Victor: [ Laughs ] Tucker mccall. My god. That time at the ashram or wherever the hell you were did you lot of good. You have a sense of humor, actually.

Tucker: Yeah.

Victor: I like that.

Tucker: You have to.

Victor: Right.

Tucker: Well, I’ll tell you the truth, and you can believe me or not.

Victor: Ah.

Tucker: Um…I’m here because I want to reconnect with my son. And the reason I haven’t approached devon is because, well, I’m not really sure how to go about it, truthfully. Um, we’ve grown apart over the years. There’s no real animus or anything like that, at least not on my end. But there’s definitely some distance that will need to be bridged, and so when I do approach him, I want to make sure I do it the most respectful way possible.

Victor: May I make a suggestion?

Tucker: Please.

Victor: Don’t do it in a damn helicopter.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Yeah, that’s good advice. I knew you were gonna give me good advice, victor. Well, hell, you know better than anyone how tricky things can get between a father and son.

Victor: Uh-huh.

Adam: I’m not interfering in anything, adam. I try to keep a healthy distance from all aspects of your life. For you to assume otherwise is pretty damn arrogant, but not surprising.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] You know what? You’re right.

Nick: What do you mean, I’m right? What is that?

Adam: No. I’m being real. Me thinking that you would care enough about my life to meddle in it was very arrogant of me. Look, no more accusations. I actually wanted to talk to you about some things that have been going on, you know, like we were able to do for a little while after faith’s transplant.

Nick: Alright. Sit down.

Adam: What you walked in on was not just some casual blow-up between me and chelsea. It was about her telling connor about johnny without me being there.

Nick: [ Sighs ] She shouldn’t have done that. I’m surprised she did. I can understand why you’re so worked up.

Adam: Yeah. Connor is confused, and he’s upset. I’d be with him right now, but he insisted on going to a sleepover that had already been planned. So, I don’t know. Maybe I should go pick him up.

Nick: No. No. Just give him some space if that’s what he wants. Talk to him in the morning.

Adam: Well, the situation is complicated for all of us, but for johnny and connor, it has to be extremely overwhelming.

Nick: Yeah, it’s a difficult thing to navigate.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I know you can understand the dynamics at play.

Nick: I’m sure chelsea’s doing the best she can. I know when I talked to her about johnny, she got pretty emotional. But I shouldn’t have jumped to conclusions that you were in the wrong.

Adam: Well, I would like to think that chelsea meant well, but I just saw connor so distressed and I lost it, so…

Nick: It’s tough. My heart goes out to him. He’s a great kid.

Adam: Yes, he is. Look, there has been a lot of conflict between us lately, and I think it would be good if we got to the root cause of it.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Look, if you’re gonna bring up sally, just don’T.

Adam: We need to talk about it, nick.

Nick: Why?

Adam: Because I’m still in love with sally. If you’re on medicare, remember,

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Adam: Look, my feelings for sally haven’t changed just because she’s hurt and trying to push me away. I know that I’m the reason that she’s hurting, yes, and I take blame for that. I have a lot of regrets about what I did. But I still love her. And when we were together, i could envision a future with her, and I can still see that. The bottom line is I miss her and I want her back. And I don’t think her feelings for me have just evaporated. I see the way she looks at me. Something is still there.

Nick: I think you need to listen to what she’s been telling you. I think she’s made herself pretty clear.

Adam: Yeah, I heard what she said. But you know as well as I do people don’t always say what’s in their hearts. I’m an example of that. I told her that I thought moving on was the best thing for us, but I didn’t mean a word of it.

Nick: Well, to be fair, i think, uh, most people are a lot more straightforward than you are.

Adam: True. But, look, I’m trying to be open and honest now with you. So I have to ask — do you think you could ever love sally? Have you ever considered a future with her? Or even thought past the now? Because if you haven’t, I’m asking you — back off. Let me and sally work this out, okay? I want to give her everything because that’s what she deserves. Just…think about it.

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Chloe: I know you don’t want to admit that you still have feelings for adam, but from where I’m standing, it seems like your heart is being pulled in two different directions.

Sally: Whatever feelings i have left for adam are just lingering remnants of a relationship that never would have worked.

Chloe: And I hope that’s true, that you’re over him. But my advice about nick stands. I still believe that you should think really long and hard about continuing down the road with him. I mean, he is our boss.

Sally: It might be a little late for thinking. Those feelings are already setting in.

Chloe: Okay. Then, you know, you really need to figure out where things are headed.

Sally: I mean, why do they have to be headed anywhere?

Chloe: Ahh. The thrill of a new attraction. Oh, god, it’s so exhilarating and fun, the rose-colored glasses.

[ Sighs ] I remember it. You know, kevin and I — we used to be lovestruck dummies once.

Sally: Okay, I’m not that bad.

Chloe: I get that a fling with nick is a welcome escape from the pain and anguish that comes with adam, but I have heard you say more than once that you don’t really even know what’s happening between you and nick. So, while you probably haven’t been able to, you know, fully examine or ask the hard questions, you know, now is definitely the time.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Sally: [ Sighs ] Speak of the devil.

Chloe: The devil? Or the devil’s brother?

Sally: Hey. ‘Sup?

Nick: ‘Sup? Uh, I know it’s last-minute. You free tonight?

Victor: Well, now, tucker, this was a real waste of time. There’s no way you’re gonna tell me why you’re really here.

Tucker: You’re right. I haven’t been completely honest. My, uh — my shaman would be very disappointed.

Victor: Your shaman?

Tucker: Yeah.

Victor: [ Laughs ]

Tucker: No, there is someone else I need to see.

Victor: Really? Who?

Tucker: I want to make amends with ashley.

Victor: Oh, you do?

Tucker: Mm.

Victor: Uh-huh. I want to be there when you try that.

Tucker: [ Laughs ]

Victor: How many times have you cheated on her?

Tucker: I made mistakes.

Victor: Mm.

Tucker: But I want to own those mistakes, and I want to acknowledge them. And I plan on apologizing to her and trying to find a way to make it up to her.

Victor: Huh. Wow. Let me make a suggestion. Go back to where you came from. Okay? Ashley does not need your B.S.

Tucker: So, as protective of her as ever, eh? Which I’m sure you’d call chivalry, yes?

Victor: Yeah. Remember that, okay?

Tucker: I will.

Victor: And take what I said seriously.

Tucker: Always.

Victor: Good.

[ Door opens ]

Diane: What is wrong with you? First you provoke the entire abbott family.

Tucker: [ Laughing ]

Diane: What? And now you’re goading victor? Wha– why are you playing with fire?

Tucker: I haven’t had this much fun in so long.

Diane: [ Sighing heavily ]

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Nick: Hi.

Noah: Hey, dad.

Nick: Hey, bud.

Allie: Hi, mr. Newman.

Nick: Allie, nice to see you. This is amazing. The place is hopping.

Noah: Yeah, I was hoping for a bigger turnout, but it’s still early.

Nick: Yeah, it’s just the old people like me who show up early. The young kids are gonna come in any minute.

Noah: Well, thank you for showing up solo to support.

Nick: Yeah. Um… not solo, actually. I’m, uh, expecting someone.

Noah: Oh, yeah? Who’s that?

Nick: There she is now. Excuse us.

Allie: Whoa. Your dad and sally? What’s up with those two?

Noah: Yeah, I had the same question. I’m really hoping this is just work-related. I’m also hoping that they don’t cross paths with summer.

Allie: Aren’t summer and kyle on their way?

Noah: Yep.

Nick: You look beautiful.

Sally: You are the most handsome man here.

Did you already scan the room?

Sally: I don’t have to.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] How was the rest of your workday?

Sally: Uh, good. I closed the deal that we were talking about earlier.

Nick: Not surprised by that at all.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I never got a chance to ask you earlier — how was summer and kyle’s vow renewal?

Nick: It was, uh…perfect. You know, romantic and beautiful, just the way you want things like that to be.

Sally: Well, I’m truly happy for summer. Despite everything that happened between us, I hold no ill will towards her. As far as I see, it’s just water way, way under the bridge.

Nick: I’m glad to hear you say that. My daughter is everything to me. I will defend and protect her to the ends of the earth. And I believe you when you say that. I see you’ve made a lot of changes.

Sally: Well, thank you for giving me the benefit of the doubt. It means a lot.

Phyllis: Wow, I cannot wait to hear what noah has to say about this. Okay, I’m gonna do some online research, and when I say “online research,” I mean hacking ’cause there’s more here than what meets the eye. Hi! Um, alright, well, this is my cue to go.

Nikki: Okay. Good — good to see you.

Phyllis: Yeah. You too. Excuse me.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: What the hell is she doing here? I don’t like you working with her. Although you may have a common enemy.

Nikki: I can handle phyllis. And we are honing in on a connection between tucker and diane in los angeles.

Victor: I want to hear about that, okay? Because tucker mccall needs to be taken care of. So does she — diane. Meaning we can kill two birds with one stone.

Diane: I’m so glad you find this all amusing.

Tucker: I’m enjoying my life. We all should. You should. None of us know how much time we have left. You know as well as anyone.

Diane: You know, that is not funny, and this is not a game.

Tucker: Everything’s a game.

Diane: No, not to me. I have worked long and hard to gain back some footing in this town, and I will not have it destroyed because you like to go around taunting the big dogs.

Tessa: “The big dogs.” Look, the big dogs like to be challenged, or they get bored.

Diane: No. Leave it alone. You’re putting us both in danger.

Tucker: You’re not in any danger.

Diane: Victor could have found me hiding in your bathroom.

Tucker: He didn’t!

Diane: Yeah, but he’s fishing for information about us!

Tucker: So what? I didn’t give him anything.

Diane: Yeah, but — but you were cheeky and brazen.

Tucker: Was I cheeky?

[ Laughs ] I like that.

Diane: Listen to me. Victor is suspicious — and even more so now.

Tucker: Of course he’s suspicious. He’s victor. Diane, he doesn’t know anything about our connection. I guarantee it.

Diane: Not yet. But he has the money and power to find things out. Stop it.

Tucker: I have the money and power to hide things.

Diane: Well, I don’t! And my life is hanging by a thread here!

Tucker: We’re being a little dramatic, aren’t we?

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: You say I’m the one who lacks subtlety.

Diane: I came back here to be with my son, and I cannot be associated with you. I will not lose the progress that I’ve made with kyle and with harrison.

Tucker: Hold on. Wait a second. Why don’t we make a deal? The abcs of ckd

Chelsea: [ Exhales heavily ]

[ Sighs ] Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

[ Exhaling sharply ]

Diane: I’m regretting our first deal, and you want me to make another one?

Tucker: Well, let’s just call it an amendment to the first deal then. You would just have to let me know when ashley returns from paris, and then you’d be off the hook as far as my eyes and ears in the abbott realm.

Diane: And if I do that, do you promise we’re over?

Tucker: You would have fulfilled your end of the agreement and you’d be free.

Victor: My conversation with tucker mccall didn’t go anywhere. However, he did reveal that he wants to make amends with ashley.

Nikki: Oh, yeah. I mean, he clearly made his grand entrance at the vow renewal to impress her.

Victor: Yeah, well, I’m afraid he’s gonna make her life a living hell.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Yeah, he’ll try. But ashley can handle herself. I am going to focus completely on diane.

Noah: I was gonna text summer and try to divert her from coming tonight, but as luck would have it, she texted me saying she and kyle are gonna have a quiet night in.

Allie: Oh, good. That is one less thing for us to worry about.

Noah: Yeah. That kind of frees me up. And you were right. This place is filling up. Things are running smoothly. I’m starting to feel the magic a little. You want to go for another spin?

Nick: I love that scent.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: May I?

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] Look, as much as I am enjoying this — and believe me, I am — I think maybe we should just take a moment and look at exactly what’s going on between us.

Noah: Thank you for believing in me.

Allie: Oh, of course. It’s not hard to do. And I love seeing you in your element.

Noah: Maybe I should come spend a day in the lab at jabot.

Allie: It’s — it’s a different kind of magic. But I appreciate the gesture.

Noah: You know, as much as i hate to break this up, there is something I need to check on.

Allie: Sure. I’ll come with you.

Noah: Alright.

Allie: Yeah.

Audra: Noah. It’s been a long time.

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Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: Tell me, mrs. Abbott.

Summer: Ah. Ask away, mr. Abbott.

Kyle: What was your favorite memory of today?

Summer: Oh, no. See, that is a trick question because you know I have more than one.

Kyle: Mm. You have to choose.

Summer: Okay, if I have to choose, I’d say my top moment would be harrison holding my hand as he walked me down the aisle to you.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] That was mine, too.

Summer: And what about mariah and tessa and noah all officiating together? You know, if somebody had told me five years ago that mariah and I would be something close to friends, I…

[ Sighs ] But there she was, saying the most romantic words.

Kyle: The way things have changed for us, even in the past year, made today that much more special. And all of the people who couldn’t be in milan…

Summer: They were here today. I mean, our wedding in italy was so sweet. It was so intimate.

Kyle: But there is nothing like home.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I’m so glad we recommitted to each other.

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: You know, they say that the most difficult year of marriage is the first. And we did everything to the extreme. Harrison came into our life, and I went to work in italy.

Kyle: And I chased you halfway around the globe. And that was even before we said “I do.”

Summer: But here we are. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Kyle: Mm. You know, years from now, when i look back on today, how beautiful you look in this dress and how happy we are, i will conveniently forget that tucker mccall crashed our party in a helicopter.

Summer: Yeah. Positive thoughts only. You know, I wouldn’t be surprised if that bentley he tried to gift us is cursed.

[ Sighs ]

[ Glasses clink ]

Nikki: I just can’t shake the feeling that tucker and diane were involved while she was playing dead.

Phyllis: Well, with those two, anything’s possible.

Nikki: I’m gonna see if victor’s people can find a connection between those two during the time she was being chauffeured around L.A. In that bentley.

[ Knocking on door ]

[ Pounding on door ]

Tucker: Yes! Geez.

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

Tucker: Ah, come on in. Make yourself at home.

Diane: Just what the hell was that insanity? A helicopter on the abbott lawn? What were you thinking?

Tucker: Well, I was in a hurry. I didn’t want to miss the festivities.

[ Chuckles ] And I do enjoy making an entrance.

Diane: This isn’t just about you.

Nate: Hey.

Elena: Hey.

Nate: Um…how are you settling in at the grand phoenix?

Elena: Uh, thank you for asking.

[ Chuckles ] I am feeling decidedly unsettled.

Nate: You’re the one who said you wanted some distance to think about things.

Elena: And you ended up agreeing with me. In fact, you fully supported the idea.

Nate: Did you want me to demand that you stay, try to talk things out? Emotions were running high. I didn’t want us to say things we’d end up regretting.

Elena: Yeah. I think it was the best decision for both of us. It’s healthy to take a step back and reevaluate the situation.

Nate: I agree. So, um, how’s your introspection coming along? Has your time alone allowed you to see things from my perspective, understand where I’m coming from?

Elena: It’s only been one night, nate. But I have done nothing but think about it.

Nate: And?

Elena: And I have realized that something in you has changed. And I don’t like it.

Victoria: Well, hello there, daddy. I didn’t expect you to be back so soon.

Victor: Hey, you two. So, how was my granddaughter’s vow renewal?

Nick: Even better than the wedding in milan.

Victor: Really?

Victoria: Wish you could have been there.

Victor: Yeah.

Nick: Summer understands, though. In this family, sometimes business comes first.

Victoria: So, tell us about your trip. Was it worth skipping the ceremony for?

Victor: Well, I secured the financing, so as soon as chancellor-winters goes public, we shall pounce.

Victoria: Yes. That’s wonderful.

Victor: So, what else happened? I’m sure jack abbott cast aspersions about me because I didn’t show up, right?

Nick: Jack is not the only person you need to be concerned about right now. Another one of genoa city’s corporate elites showed up and made a surprise appearance, caused quite the stir.

Victor: Who?

Nick: Tucker mccall.

Victor: Huh. I’ll be damned. Your spirit is stronger

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Phyllis: I feel very positive about this. I’m certain that victor’s people are gonna find some connection between tucker and the company that owns the bentley that diane was being chauffeured around L.A. In. I mean, it is so suspicious that the two of them — they show up in town at the same time? Seriously?

Nikki: Especially since deacon told me that sometimes he would see a man in the back seat with her. Too bad he didn’t get a good look at his face.

Phyllis: We’re getting closer, nikki. We’re getting closer to the truth.

Nikki: Oh, yes. We are going to prove that she has been lying about being a changed woman.

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, we are. That is the million-dollar question.

Nikki: I’ll get back to you when I know more.

Summer: You like puzzles. I have one for you. We keep seeing my mother and my grandmother with their heads together. What are they up to?

Kyle: Secretly plotting to make you happy, just like I am. Eyes here on the handsome guy you just pledged your troth to.

Summer: Okay, I got to be honest. I-I don’t know what a troth is, so I might want to keep it for myself.

Kyle: Mm-hmm. Mm.

Summer: Okay. You convinced me. I’ll share it.

[ Both laugh ]

Kyle: Just like we will share everything else for the rest of our lives. To my beautiful bride, my hardworking wife, the journey we’ve taken, the people we’re becoming, and the adventures yet to come. I love you.

Summer: Forever.

[ Glasses clink ]

Diane: You told me to trust you, to relax, and then you pull a stunt like that without any warning?

Tucker: Yeah. Do I need to explain the concept of a surprise entrance to you?

Diane: [ Scoffs ] Oh, do not be condescending to me.

Tucker: Diane, you didn’t want anyone to find out that we were in contact while you were away, right? So, for all intents and purposes, your shock and your outrage when I showed up were real.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: You were just another horrified guest. Hell, I gave you the perfect cover, if you want to think about it. You should be thanking me.

Diane: Oh, don’t even try and spin this! You choreographed that grand entrance for ashley alone, and she wasn’t even there. If you had told me about your ridiculous plan, I would have let you know that you got stuck in paris. I could have saved you the cost of the helicopter and — and all the energy you took picking out the perfect fancy suit.

Tucker: You know, it was absolutely worth it just to see all those friendly faces. And as for ashley, all in good time.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned. Tucker mccall back in genoa city. He must have been keeping a low profile.

Victoria: Well, it makes you wonder what he’s been up to.

Victor: Mm, I remember hearing that he had divested himself of all of his worldly goods some time ago and went to some ashram in the far east to find himself.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Devon told me the same thing. Said he tracked him down in thailand and he was playing the role of the humble spiritual seeker to the hilt.

Victoria: Which doesn’t mean it was real.

Victor: Of course it wasn’t real. He has never let go of mccall unlimited. He won’t until the day he dies.

Nick: He’s had a few close calls.

Victor: Oh, come on, man. That’s a bunch of bull. He talked about having an accident in monte carlo that almost killed him. He did that for P.R. Purposes, only to impress someone he did a real estate deal with.

Nick: We can question tucker’s sudden appearance later. Right now, I’m far more interested in, what is our next move? Are we still seriously considering making a play for chancellor-winters?

Victor: Tucker mccall. Give me a break. Wait a minute. What if they’re connected?

Nate: What precisely do you think is changing in me?

Elena: This job has brought up a side of you that is power-hungry, destructive, and has the potential to hurt a lot of people.

Nate: Hurt people? Elena, the work I am doing will create jobs. The money I make for the company pays people’s salaries, allows them to keep a roof over their heads and send their kids to school. Making big things happen takes guts and vision. Sometimes it requires sacrifice.

Elena: Don’t stop. Please continue. I would love to hear exactly what you’re willing to sacrifice. Your morality? Your family? Your relationship?

Nate: I just meant that being in the business world requires a lot of time and effort.

Elena: Oh. As opposed to being a doctor?

Nate: You know I don’t think that. All of my frustrations with medicine stem from not being able to do the challenging parts of the profession.

Elena: And that suddenly justifies your behavior? And if I don’t agree with it, there’s something wrong with me.

Nate: Look… I didn’t mean to come on so strong. I just really believe in what i can accomplish. And I’m not doing this to try to get ahead. I want you to see that, to understand me.

Elena: See, that’s the thing, nate. I really do understand you. And that is what makes this so hard.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Devon: Hey, you two. Everything okay?

Nate: Yeah, everything’s fine. I know you have to get to the hospital, and I need to head back to the office. I’ll call you later.

Devon: See you back there.

Elena: They, um… they just took some chocolate chip cookies out of the oven, so I’m gonna grab one. Can I get you anything?

Devon: Yeah, you can give me the truth. You clearly look like you need to talk to somebody. And I’m right here. Oh, davante adams!

Elena: It’s hard to discuss this with you.

Devon: I understand. But I know that you and nate are going through a rough patch, and if there’s anything I can do to help, I’d like to, even if it’s just have a chat with an old friend.

Elena: “An old friend”?

Devon: I’m sorry. A young friend.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Talk to me.

Elena: [ Sighs ] Look, I get that people change. It’s normal, it’s natural, and most of the time it’s a good thing. But the changes that I am seeing in nate… I don’t recognize who he is anymore.

Devon: I know this is a big career transition for him, but is it that bad?

Elena: You really mean to tell me that you haven’t noticed? From the day that he decided to walk away from medicine, it’s like — I don’t know — like he’s lost his center. His goodness, his compassion. And it’s all been replaced by this hunger to prove himself, to excel no matter what.

Devon: Well, hang on a second ’cause I’m — I’m confused. Things have been improving since he’s come back to work. So…what’s really going on?

Elena: It’s nothing. It’s everything.

Devon: Okay. If you have a problem with him and it has something to do with work, I feel like I’m to blame for it. No?

Elena: I wish it were that simple.

Devon: Well, it can be. You can tell me what’s going on, and then I can address it with nate and nudge things in the right direction for everyone. We’ll be planning group vacations in no time. Listen, if I did something, you could tell me what it is so i can at least figure out how to fix it.

Elena: Devon, this isn’t just about what you’ve done. It’s much bigger than that.

Allie: Oh, my gosh, baby, these pictures are all gallery-worthy. Ah. The love, the crazy dance moves.

Noah: Yeah, there is some solid blackmail material on there, especially from my dad, the self-proclaimed king of the dance floor.

Allie: Ah. Summer and kyle are made for each other. Look at the way he looks at her. Oh, you have to frame this one.

Noah: Yeah.

Allie: [ Laughs ]

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Noah?

Noah: I, uh — I’ll take that.

Allie: Wait. No. Oh, my god. Oh, my god. These, um… these are of me.

Noah: Yeah.

Allie: I-I-I didn’t notice you taking these.

Noah: Well, that was kind of the whole point. I’ve always wanted to capture you like this. No filter, no ironic graphics. Just you in perfect natural lighting.

Allie: Normally, I hate seeing photos of myself, but… is that really the way I look?

Noah: Well, that’s how i always see you. You know, you’re a pretty great subject, professionally speaking.

Allie: Oh, yeah?

Noah: Yeah.

Allie: Well, I think these belong in a gallery somewhere.

Noah: Oh, yeah? What would you say if you saw these framed?

Allie: Mm…I would say that the photographer might have really liked his subject.

Noah: Hmm. I think I’d say he loved her.

Allie: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: Aww, would you look at that?

Summer: Love is definitely in the air.

Noah: Yeah, I thought i smelled something when you walked in.

Summer: Oh, today has been such a perfect day, even with you here.

Kyle: In spite of an uninvited guest dropping in by helicopter.

Allie: Okay, take a pause here, guys. I still can’t believe you guys call him tucker. I mean, this is the tucker mccall, the most fascinating man, wrapped in a myth, bathed in business legend. I mean, that’s kind of cool, right? Or if you’re into that “billionaire playboy who lives life by the extremes” kind of thing, which I am clearly not.

Noah: Yeah, tucker spent a lot of time in genoa city and did the whole playboy thing.

Allie: Right. You said that he’s devon’s dad.

Noah: Biologically.

Summer: And he was married to ashley for a while.

Allie: Okay, that is so weird

[Chuckles] And hard to imagine. And, kyle, you said that he had a relationship with your mom, too.

Kyle: Yeah, unfortunately.

Noah: He also dated my mom for a little while.

Allie: Seriously? Level-headed, psych-major, wholesome sharon?

Jack: Uh-oh. What’d I walk in on?

Noah: Oh, we’re just filling allie in on the life and times of tucker mccall.

Jack: Believe me, the less you know about that guy, the better.

Summer: You know what? His helicopter didn’t blow away any of the decorations, so I’m just gonna pretend like that wedding crash didn’t happen.

Jack: I wish I could do that, too.

Diane: Don’t contact me. Don’t call and don’t text.

Tucker: Are you saying I’m dead to you?

[ Chuckles ] Isn’t that ironic?

Diane: I’m done! I have satisfied my end of our agreement. I have given you information about ashley and the abbotts. I’ve — I’ve kept you apprized of her general well-being and her romantic status. Look, you’re here now. You’re here. What could you possibly still need from me?

Tucker: Well, since you’re asking —

Diane: No! No. No more spying. I can’T. It’s over. Just say goodbye.

Tucker: No. It’s a little too soon for that. If you’re on medicare, remember,

Victoria: Tucker shows up at the same time that chancellor-winters is prepping to go public. I mean, it’s got to be connected somehow. Maybe he’s working behind the scenes with devon.

Victor: Or jill. You know, he was in bed with her in more ways than one.

Nick: As if there weren’t enough reasons for us to avoid taking control of chancellor-winters, having tucker mccall in the mix is a complication we cannot afford.

Victoria: Well, make no mistake. We’re not backing out of this. Scooping up chancellor-winters is too big of a get. And in no way do I fear tucker mccall. If he comes up with a plan, then we’ll just find a way to outmaneuver him.

Victor: My thoughts exactly.

Victoria: And we’ll know about any complications or potential hazards ahead of time because of our ace in the hole — nate.

[ Elevator doors open ]

Nate: [ Sighs ]

[ Elevator doors close ] Do my eyes deceive me?

Esther: Oh, nate. Hi. How’s my favorite doctor?

Nate: Now your favorite businessman, I hope. I know I have a lot of competition out there.

Esther: Well, there’s always room for one more favorite, especially someone as charming as you.

Nate: Oh, well, thank you.

Esther: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: So, what brings you by chancellor-winters?

Elena: I have a meeting with devon.

Nate: About what?

Esther: [ Chuckling ] I’m not sure.

Nate: Well, why don’t you wait in here? So, is this the first time you’ve been here since the merger?

Esther: Yeah. Mrs. C would be so impressed. It was a big move, and she’d be so happy that her grandson’s company has joined hers.

Nate: Say, you knew katherine as well as anyone.

Esther: [ Chuckles ] The stories I could tell.

Nate: Mm. She was an inspiration. To have accomplished so much in an era where it was rare for a woman to run a big company…

Esther: Yes. People underestimated her because she inherited the business from her husband, and so they didn’t think that she was qualified.

Nate: Mm. I know that feeling.

Esther: Really? But you graduated from medical school. How could anyone ever think that you don’t know what you’re doing?

Nate: Oh, you’d be surprised. But I’m sure it’s nothing compared to what she went through. I’m sure she’s had more than her fair share of detractors and naysayers.

Esther: [ Chuckles ] More than you can imagine. And the worst one was jill. She was a thorn in my side, too. It’s crazy how she could become co-owner of this company.

Nate: Ah. I never had any issues with jill. She’s always been so helpful. If there are any problems at this company, they have nothing to do with jill.

Esther: Well, yes, she makes me crazy, but I guess I do kind of wish that jill was in genoa city full time. I mean, in the final decades of her life, mrs. C made peace with jill, and they eventually became co-ceos of chancellor.

Nate: Wow. So, katherine was willing to share her power. Hmm. That’s fascinating. You know, I would love to know more about katherine the businesswoman, if you wouldn’t mind.

Esther: Mind? Oh, no, I-I’d love to.

Devon: Elena, I trust your judgment, so you can tell me the truth and tell me what I’ve done that’s causing friction in your relationship.

Elena: You didn’t do anything per se. I’m just saying that i understand why you’re putting nate through the paces. You’re running a business. The success and failure of every decision falls on you.

Devon: Yeah, and I appreciate you understanding that.

Elena: But I think the only thing nate cares about is making his mark and showing everyone that he deserves to be where he is, that he has the talent and the courage to operate at that level.

Devon: Yeah, I know that. And I wouldn’t have hired him unless I thought he was talented or I thought he could handle this job. I mean, he’s one of the smartest people I know, and I have very high expectations for him. But he knows this already, right?

Elena: I think he’s just frustrated that things haven’t happened as quickly as he wants them to or in the way that he wants them to.

Devon: He still feels like that? ‘Cause since he’s come back to work, I’ve been under the impression that he’s really making an effort to respect the hierarchy.

Elena: It’s just the way that nate is handling his feelings. I can’t accept it.

Devon: Are we talking about just him struggling with this transition into the corporate world, or is it something completely different here?

Elena: I’m sorry, devon. I’m gonna head back to work.

Devon: You sure?

Elena: I’ll see you later. Ever leave your clothes in the dryer

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Esther: Oh, my goodness!

Devon: Hey. What’d I miss?

Nate: Hey.

Devon: Esther, you’re looking beautiful, as always.

Esther: Oh, you.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: Everything all right with you?

Nate: Yeah. Why wouldn’t it be?

Esther: I was just telling nate how mrs. C liked to shake people up. She wasn’t shy.

Devon: No. And she didn’t waste one second of life on this planet.

Esther: Oh, that’s for sure.

Devon: She had a motto. Remember that?

Esther: Yes. “Live until I die.” And it wasn’t just a saying to her.

Devon: That’s right, not at all. She grabbed life with both hands and lived it. She saw the places she wanted to see. She had a whole bucket list she checked off. She was even lucky enough to find love later in life.

Esther: Yeah, she grabbed this happiness and hold on tight.

Nate: Words to live by.

Devon: Yeah.

Esther: So, devon…

Devon: Yeah?

Esther: …Why’d you want to see me?

Devon: Well, I wanted to see you because I’ve been thinking about a conversation that we had not too long ago.

Esther: Uh-oh. What’d I say?

Devon: You were just telling me how miles and bella are growing up and how you’re not taking care of the chancellor mansion anymore.

Esther: Yeah. That. Yeah.

Devon: And so I started thinking about our whole principle behind forming chancellor-winters. You know, it’s because we wanted it to be a family enterprise ’cause that’s something that’s very important to me.

Nate: I can’t begin to tell you how I feel about being a part of this.

Devon: And, esther, you are part of the chancellor legacy.

Esther: Oh, that means so much to me.

Devon: Well, it’s very, very true. And we would love to have you a part of what we’re building here, if you’d like to be.

Esther: De– wait. Devon, wait, wait. A-are you offering me a job?

Devon: I absolutely am offering you a job, yes. Our receptionist has to take off for personal reasons —

Esther: Oh! Oh, no! No! The answer — yes! The answer is yes!

Devon: Yeah?

Esther: [ Laughing ] Yes!

Devon: Good.

Esther: Wow.

Summer: All I know is when i look back on the day that we chose each other again in front of all of our friends and family, the last thing I want to think about is —

Noah: A stupid stunt pulled by some self-aggrandizing jerk? Yeah. Yeah, I agree. We should erase that part.

Summer: Consider it forgotten.

Noah: And tonight doesn’t have to end. After party tonight. My club.

Kyle: Ooh. Are you up for it?

Summer: Mm, dance all night with you?

Kyle: Oh, I thought you’d never ask.D

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: Ah, they kissed! That makes it official. After party it is.

Noah: Save me a dance. Or all of them.

Allie: Mm. Only if you play your cards right.

Noah: Alright, it’s official. I’ll see you guys tonight. Bye. See you, jack.

Jack: Good night. You know what? I think it’s a great idea. We could all use a little palate cleansing, particularly after tucker very nearly spoiled your day.

Kyle: I’m sorry. What happened?

Summer: Tucker who? What?

[ Laughter ]

Tucker: No, we’re still partners. I need you to continue to be my eyes and ears inside the abbott world.

Diane: And if I refuse? What, are you threatening me?

Tucker: I’m reminding you that you would not have been able to make progress with your son, nor would you have had any kind of important place with your adorable little grandson, were it not for my help. So I need you to continue assisting me until I can get a foothold. ‘Cause, you know, I’m facing the same uphill battle you faced, right? I mean, your crimes, granted, were more egregious than mine, which gives me hope — ’cause if you can overcome your obstacles, so can I.

Diane: To what end?

Tucker: Why do you want to know that?

Diane: Because I feel protective of the abbotts now. They’re my family. So I need you to tell me exactly what you want from them.

Summer: You know, as excited

Jack: Are things that busy at marchetti? ‘Cause I honestly think you two deserve a honeymoon break.

Kyle: Oh, funny you should mention that. I have already lined up a villa on the beach in costa rica.

Summer: Mm, he surprised me. He even got me this cute little straw hat.

Kyle: Yeah, we’re still working out the schedule and things, but we hope we can get away in the next couple of weeks.

Summer: You know, as excited as I am about a romantic vacation, I’m still a little nervous about leaving marchetti and harrison.

Jack: Don’t worry about harrison. He’s got me, he’s got diane, mrs. Martinez, traci.

Kyle: [ Chuckling ] Okay, we get the picture.

Summer: Prepare to return to a spoiled kid.

Jack: No, we won’t peel any of his grapes for him. Unless he asks. You can always video-chat with him every night.

Kyle: We’re going to pack some picture books so we can still read him bedtime stories.

Jack: Great. As for marchetti, you’ve hired a great staff. Lean on them. Delegate. Look, you two take time. Enjoy the love you share with each other. You deserve it. We’ll take care of the rest.

Kyle: Okay, but what about our mothers? Is it safe to leave them without supervision?

Jack: At the moment, yes. There is a stalemate. I wouldn’t call it peace, but I — they’re not fighting. Take full advantage of that.

Esther: I should warn you — I cannot possibly start until tomorrow at 8:00.

Devon: Well, guess what. Tomorrow at 8:00 is perfect.

Esther: Really?

Devon: Absolutely. Yes. We’ll have the current receptionist start training you, and then I can go up and take care of everything in H.R.

Esther: I will learn the routine in no time.

Devon: I have no doubt that you will.

Esther: I’m so glad you thought of me.

Devon: Oh, absolutely. I’ve been thinking about you for a long time. I’m just happy that this opened up and we can make something work out.

Nate: Welcome aboard.

Esther: [ Chuckling ] Thank you. Oh! I am an employee of chancellor-winters.

Devon: Yes, you are.

Esther: Well, starting tomorrow at 8:00. Oh, no. Tomorrow? Oh, my gosh. I’ve got to find something to wear. I’ve got to go.

[ Laughter ] Mrs. C would be so proud of you.

Devon: Oh.

Esther: I got to go.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Thank you. We’ll see you tomorrow.

Esther: Thanks. Bye!

Nate: Good move bringing esther on.

Devon: Oh, yeah, man. It feels like a missing piece to this puzzle having her here. Katherine always considered her family, so it’s only right that we take care of her like this, you know? But, uh, speaking of looking after family, when I asked you before if everything was okay with you, how come you weren’t honest with me?

Victor: Now as devon’s coo, nate hastings is perfectly positioned to find out if tucker mccall had anything to do with chancellor-winters going public.

Victoria: The more intel we have, the better prepared we’ll be.

Nick: Yeah, the sec has a name for that kind of behavior, and they don’t like it.

Victor: Son, no regulations have been violated.

Nick: Yet.

Victoria: Nate has also developed a personal relationship with a consultant that jill brought in to help with the ipo, a woman named audra charles.

Victor: Hmm. Good.

Nick: This is all assuming that nate can continue to lie to his cousins’ faces.

Devon: I asked you not that long ago how things are going between you and elena.

Nate: I said we’d work things out.

Devon: Yes, I know what you said, but I just had a conversation with her.

Nate: What did she say?

Devon: I’m not gonna betray her trust, but I can tell you that she loves you very much and she’s worried about you.

Nate: Yeah. I wish things hadn’t gotten to this point with her.

Devon: Well, I’m gonna say to you the same thing I said to her. If there’s something that I can do to help, I’d like to do it. So, let’s hear your side.

Nate: Elena’s been saying all the right things about me leaving medicine, but the fact of the matter is she never expected this to last. She thought I’d have fun for a while, but ultimately wind back up at memorial.

Devon: Hmm. I mean, I know a lot of your connection was based on being in the same profession.

Nate: Mm. When things got tense between the two of us, elena’s first instinct was to tell me to walk away from chancellor-winters. She’s still focused on the past, how things were. And I’m looking forward.

[ Cellphone pings ] It’s a business matter I need to follow up on.

Devon: Anything I can help with?

Nate: Consider it handled. And for the record, I’m committed to working things out with elena, and I’m hopeful it will happen because I love her. But I want to make one thing clear. I am determined not to allow personal issues to interfere with what I’m trying to accomplish here.

Devon: Okay. I appreciate your candor.

Nate: Better take care of this. (Hamlet) it’s beggin’! Advantage plans have coverageyou could save on

Nate: I got here as quickly as I could. What’s going on?

Victoria: Tucker mccall has returned to genoa city.

Nate: Devon didn’t say anything about his father coming to town.

Victoria: Yeah, I gathered since you didn’t mention it to me, which means one of two things. Either tucker hasn’t told devon that he’s here, or devon knows that his prodigal father has returned and he’s just keeping you out of the loop.

Nate: I wonder if he found out about the plan to go public.

Victoria: I had the same thought. It’s possible that he’s thinking of making his own move on the company. With him, anything is possible.

Nate: I’ll see what I can find out.

Victoria: It’s imperative that you do. If there’s a wild card in the mix, it could change the entire game.

Phyllis: You know, it feels so wrong having these secret meetings here, but then it feels so right.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] Well, since summer is suspicious of our new civility, I thought it would be a good idea.

Phyllis: I mean, I can’t believe I had to swear to her that I wouldn’t try to run diane out of town. I guess she wants me to just stand back and watch this woman try to worm her way into the lives of everyone we love.

Nikki: Well, from what I can tell, you’re doing a good job faking it.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Thanks. So, tucker. His desire to give this very ostentatious gift to kyle and summer — could that link him to diane in los angeles?

Nikki: With any luck, it will.

Phyllis: Alright, so, you have big news to tell me. I’m ready.

Nikki: Thanks to victor’s team, we have a fascinating new piece of the puzzle.

Tucker: Trust me — I’m not out to hurt anyone. I just want what you got when you came back to genoa city — forgiveness and acceptance, mostly from ashley. I’ve made no secret of that.

Diane: I am sure that people are already suspicious about the two of us being back here at the same time. And if anybody puts the pieces together, then all the help you’ve given me will be for nothing. And I have worked too long and too hard to lose what I’ve managed to get back. So, please. Come on. Just please reconsider continuing to use me as your spy.

[ Knock on door ]

Victor: Mccall? I know you’re in there.

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Summer: Thank you.

[ Laughter ]

Diane: Sit down.

Mariah: Kyle and summer, please join hands.

Noah: Dearly beloved…

Tessa: Friends and family…

Mariah: We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life’s most remarkable moments — the marriage between two people who have chosen to commit their lives to one another. And today, with their first wedding anniversary right around the corner, they have decided to renew their vows.

Kyle: Impossible as it sounds, you are more breathtaking today than you were on our wedding day.

Summer: I was just about to say the same thing to you.

Kyle: Mm.

Mariah: That’s the spirit, you two.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: This isn’t a formal wedding ceremony. They already had one in italy. Today is for kyle and summer to share their joy with their nearest and dearest, bringing us all together on this beautiful autumn day to celebrate their love.

Tucker: The countdown begins.

Noah: We are here to bear witness to summer and kyle’s love. Now, I haven’t always had the best understanding of what love should look like. But when I see these two and how hard they fought to be together, to stay together, suddenly it all makes sense to me, wanting the best for one another, growing together, and trusting in each other and that love. It doesn’t get greater than that.

Tessa: I can’t sing today for the happy couple, but I’ve still been writing. And when I woke up this morning and thought about today, i jotted down some lyrics. “We were children together. We grew up together. We went our separate ways. But nothing can keep us apart, not even an ocean, because our hearts belong to each other.

Mariah: Kyle and summer have written their own vows to each other. So, ladies first.

Chelsea: Your dad should have been here by now. I wonder what’s keeping him.

Connor: It’s no big deal.

Chelsea: Well, it kind of is. You know, this is supposed to be a family thing.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Sighs ]

Connor: What’s wrong?

Chelsea: Well, your dad is stuck at a meeting at jabot. He’s not gonna be able to make it after all.

Connor: Oh.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Connor: Well, can’t the two of us do whatever the three of us were going to be doing?

Chelsea: You’re right. You’re right. This is important, and it shouldn’t wait.

[ Breathes deeply ] Um… okay, I need to explain something to you.

Connor: Okay. What’s it about?

Chelsea: Something that could change your life, hopefully for the better. Ever leave your clothes in the dryer

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Chelsea: I love you so much. You are the greatest joy of my life. Nobody means more to me in this world than you do. You know that, right?

Connor: Yeah. What’s going on? I mean, you said this was important, but you’re making it sound, like, scary almost.

Chelsea: No. Oh, no. Connor, there’s nothing to be scared of. I promise. I just, um — I need to tell you something about my past.

Connor: Okay.

Chelsea: Before your father and I had you, before we were together even… I was pregnant. I was pretty much alone in the world back then. You know, I wasn’t ready to be a mom. I couldn’t handle that responsibility, you know? The thought of taking care of this tiny little human — it was just too overwhelming.

Connor: What did you do?

Chelsea: I made sure the baby was raised the way he deserved to be raised, surrounded by love and being cared for in a way i wasn’t capable of giving him at the time.

Connor: He?

Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah. I had a little boy. Letting this other family raise him was the best thing I could possibly do because this child grew up with a great life, surrounded by people who were devoted to him. I know this is true because the little boy I’m talking about is your cousin johnny.

Summer: I have loved this man for as long as I can remember. Even when I couldn’t admit it to myself. You were always a part of me. And now [Breathes deeply] As your wife, I love you more every single day for being my best friend. For making me laugh. For surprising me in all of the best ways, like coming up with the idea for this beautiful ceremony. Or always having the perfect negroni ready for me exactly when I need it the most.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: And for believing in me…as much as I believe in you. I love you.

Kyle: We’ve been through some stuff, you and I.

Summer: Right?

[ Both laugh ]

Kyle: But every moment leading up to our wedding in milan only made us stronger. And every moment since then only proved even more we were meant to be. Living in milan was glorious, being newlyweds and parents to the best little boy in the world. But now our journey has brought us back home again. And I can’t wait to find out what comes next. And I know one thing for sure — it’ll never be boring.

[ Laughter ]

[ Sighs ] No one has ever excited and challenged me as much as you have. I’m so thankful you are my wife. And like I said almost a year ago when we exchanged rings, ti amero per sempre, summer. For those of you who don’t speak italian…

[ Laughter ] …That was, “I will love you forever.”

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Tucker: Hey, it’s me. Ready to go? Great. See you on the roof. Hell, yeah, I want to make an entrance.

[ Chuckles ] So, you’re 45.

Connor: You were pregnant with johnny?

Chelsea: Yes.

Connor: And you gave him away as a baby, just, like, handed him over to billy and victoria?

Chelsea: No, it wasn’t like that.

Connor: Then what was it like?

Chelsea: It was a huge decision. I mean, this was the best thing for everybody.

Connor: Does johnny know?

Chelsea: Billy and victoria told him the truth a few days ago, that victoria is his mother always, but I’m his biological mother, which makes you and johnny half-brothers. I’m hoping this can bring us all closer now…like family.

Tessa: If kyle and summer’s parents would like to share any special thoughts on this day, we would love to hear from them.

Nick: Alright, I’ll start us off.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: I was, uh, lucky enough to be at your ceremony in milan. Very happy to be part of this one, too. You said you wanted some advice from time to time, so I’m just gonna run right with that.

Kyle: Already?

Summer: Oh, no.

[ Laughs ]

Nick: Just hear me out. Um…when you choose to spend your life with someone, you can never tell them enough just how much you value them, how much you appreciate everything they do, and that you are always on their side. Trust me on this one. Just do it at least once a day. Promise me you’ll remember that.

Summer: I will. Thank you, dad.

Nick: I was with my beautiful, amazing daughter earlier, and I told her I was completely awed by her. You’re a lucky man, kyle. And I’m very, very happy to have you as a son-in-law. I think you’re an incredible father, an incredible husband. I’m very proud of this family that you’ve created. And I’m sure you and summer will find a lot of joy in the days ahead. I love you both.

Phyllis: I’ll go next.

Nick: Okay.

Phyllis: Um… uh, okay. Well… [ Sighs ] Earlier, tessa said that you inspired her. You inspired me. Both of you. You have grown so much as a couple, and you’ve had a lot of speed bumps, a lot of obstacles, and you’ve overcome every single one. That takes a lot of tenacity. A lot. That’s what every parent wants for their child, the kind of happiness you share. I mean, that’s what everybody wants for themselves, right? Anyway, kyle and summer — they are living symbols of forgiveness and trust.

[ Voice breaking ] Your connection is profound. It’s beautiful. And you inspire me. Anything is possible. The sky’s the limit. So…keep on soaring. Um…you can achieve anything. I love you.

Summer: Thanks, mom.

Jack: A far wiser man than i once said, “the best romance is inside marriage.” The very best love stories happen after the wedding, not before.” But kyle and summer already know that. They know that the wedding is just the beginning of life’s greatest adventure when you venture forth into the world with your partner by your side. And, oh, what a partnership these two have. The last few months I have had a front-row seat to watch kyle and summer together as they toiled day long at work and then live under the same roof. Not every couple could handle that kind of togetherness. These two make it look so easy because they are so completely in sync. I want you to know it means the world to me and to traci and to ashley, who couldn’t be here today, that you chose to have this ceremony here in this home that means so much to all of us, that this memory is part of abbott history. I know the two of you will build so many more exciting experiences that will add pages to the story of your family’s life. But today, you both have added immeasurably to ours. Thank you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Um… um, I-I wasn’t at kyle and summer’s wedding in milan, and that — that was totally my fault and one of the, um, most painful regrets I have about, uh, staying away for as long as I did. But, um, that was yesterday, and today is about renewed hope and love.

[ Voice breaking ] I’ve — I’ve gotten to know kyle all over again, and I’ve started a relationship with summer. And the kindness and generosity that you two have shown me and your — your willingness to give me another chance — it’s a testament to who you are as individuals and as a couple. And I am — I am so grateful and honored to be part of your world and of your brilliant future together.

[ Sniffles ] I love you. Sorry.

Mariah: Alright. This is it, the moment of truth. Summer and kyle, do you promise to keep each other as husband and wife, for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?

Both: We will.

Mariah: And will you maintain your vows to each other to love, honor, and cherish each other always?

Both: We do.

Mariah: And to all of you loved ones out there, do you promise to support, love, and cherish this couple as they so fabulously deserve?

Together: We will!

[ Cheers and applause ]

Mariah: Alright, then.

[ Laughs ]

Noah: Only one thing left to do. Summer and kyle abbott, we now pronounce you husband and wife…again.

[ Laughter ] Let what god has joined together nobody put asunder.

Tessa: Amen!

[ Helicopter blades whirring ]

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Whirring intensifies ]

[ Wind whipping ]

[ Wind and whirring continue ] Technically when enamel is gone,

Connor: Johnny and I are cousins, so we’re already family. Are you saying you want to be family with johnny now, want to be his mother all of a sudden? Why? Did I do something wrong?

Chelsea: No. Connor, no. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am so proud of you. I’m so proud to be your mom. None of that’s changed. I-I thought you’d see this as a good thing.

Connor: Are you serious right now? What’s good about it?

Chelsea: Well, it’s a way to get closer to johnny. You know, you can get to know him better as brothers.

Connor: I don’t get it. Why are you making it sound like this is about me? It’s about you.

Chelsea: Connor!

Connor: If you didn’t need to be with johnny before, why do you need to be with him now?

Chelsea: I-I don’t need to. I just — I hoped and I thought that —

Connor: How come you never told me about johnny until now?

Chelsea: Well, billy and victoria, your father and I — we wanted to wait until you boys were old enough to understand.

Connor: I don’t understand, and I don’t want to talk about this anymore.

Chelsea: Sweetheart —

Connor: Take me back to the ranch. I want to go home!

Chelsea: Connor! Connor!

Tucker: Oh, hey. [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Hey.

Tucker: Uh, I hope I didn’t miss the festivities.

Jack: Tucker mccall. What the hell are you doing here?

Nikki: Thank god your father isn’t here. Imagine what that “hello” would look like.

Tucker: Well, I heard about this glorious occasion. You know how gossip gets around this town. Uh, and since I’m back, i thought it’d be nice to say hello to as many people as i could in one fell swoop. More efficient that way.

Jack: This is not the time or place for a meet-and-greet. What, you disappear for years, then drop in on a private family gathering — by helicopter, no less? You have no right. You are not welcome.

Tucker: Yeah, uh, my humble apologies for the lack of advanced notice. I certainly didn’t mean to make this solely about my arrival in genoa city. I wanted to bring good tidings to the lovely young couple there and — wow. Sorry, I just got to take all this in. This is so beautiful. What a gorgeous setting, jack.

Summer: He has some nerve showing up here, on today of all days.

Diane: Who does tucker mccall think he is, barging in here like this, stepping all over your lovely ceremony, injecting himself where he’s not wanted?

Phyllis: Oh, that’s rich, that she would say that after she’s insinuating herself into jack and kyle’s life.

Nick: It is ridiculous, him showing up like this.

Phyllis: Let’s get rid of him, please. Can you?

Nick: We’re just gonna let jack handle this. It’s his house.

Tucker: [ Whistles ] Diane jenkins. I read about your return from the dead. I am very happy to see you looking good.

Jack: Back off.

Tucker: Oh, no, no, I — i mean all that sincerely, jack. I don’t bear diane — or anybody here, for that matter — any ill will.

Jack: I assume you’re here to see ashley. Fortunately, she’s stuck in paris, couldn’t get here in time to put up with your unwelcome presence. Now get off my property. A dental tool is round for a reason.

“The young and the restless”

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Tucker: I promise I won’t impose much longer. Please try to be patient. I just want to congratulate summer and kyle, give them a gift, okay? Uh, I wish you both the very best. Please accept this as a token of my esteem. Key to a vintage bentley. I understand your grandfather preferred bentleys to rolls-royces.

Kyle: Yeah.

Tucker: Yeah. This is a classic one.

Kyle: Thanks, but no thanks.

Summer: The only gift I want is for you to leave.

Tucker: I see. Uh, well, it would meant a lot to me if you accepted. Um…but maybe once you’ve had a chance to enjoy the car, you’ll feel differently. Please. Good luck. Okay. There it is. Um, you all enjoy the rest of the ceremony, and, uh, we’re going to be seeing a lot more of each other from now on ’cause I’m sticking around. Before I go, I’d like a word with you, jack, if you please.

Jack: If it’ll get you out of here any quicker, I will happily talk to you. Make it quick.

Tucker: Um, when do you expect ashley to return?

Jack: Are you kidding me? You did this as a ploy to get ashley’s attention? She would never have appreciated this.

Tucker: I really need to speak with her. I want to make amends. I’m certain she’ll want to hear what I have to say.

Jack: Don’t bet on it. If you don’t want things to get a whole lot uglier real fast, i suggest you get back on that helicopter and fly away right now.

Allie: A bentley. Wow.

Noah: Vintage, nonetheless.

Mariah: One heck of a gift.

Summer: It’s creepy.

Kyle: It’s over the top.

Summer: Especially from someone that we have never been close to.

Kyle: It wasn’t about us. It was like he wanted to put on a show or something.

Tessa: Tucker does have a reputation in the industry for being a colorful personality, which in the music biz is saying something.

Mariah: That’s not the only thing he’s known for, at least around here. As well as being a major player in the industry, he’s also devon’s dad.

Allie: Wait. You’re kidding. Are they close at all?

Mariah: I don’t know that they’re necessarily on bad terms, but they haven’t seen each other in ages. Wait. Do you think that he’s — he’s back for dominic?

Kyle: I could see that — his son and his grandson. Wanting to make up for lost time.

Noah: Yeah, it could be. Still doesn’t explain why he felt the need to literally drop out of the sky and crash the party.

Chelsea: [ Breathes deeply ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Line ringing ] Pick up. Please pick up. Pick up. Pick up, please.

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Billy: Chelsea. Hey.

Chelsea: Hey. Um, are you free by any chance? Could you meet me at crimson lights?

Billy: Now? I’m — I’m in the middle of a family function. Kyle and summer renewed their vows.

Chelsea: Oh. [ Sighs ] Oh. Sorry for interrupting. My timing is terrible today, in every way it seems.

[ Voice breaking ] I just — I can’t get anything right.

Billy: Okay, hold on. Um, listen, the main event is — is pretty much over, so I can sneak out for a little bit.

Chelsea: Really? Are you sure?

Billy: Yeah. Stay where you are, and I’ll be there as soon as I can, okay?

Chelsea: Okay. Thanks.

[ Sighs heavily ] Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Chelsea: I completely blew it with connor. He refused to speak to me the whole drive home. And then when I dropped him off at the ranch, he ran inside without even saying goodbye to me. It’s like I can’t do anything right.

Billy: I didn’t realize you were planning on telling him so soon.

Chelsea: Well, I thought it was the right thing to do since johnny knows the truth. But I — I completely miscalculated the way connor would react. I think I really screwed this up.

Billy: I mean, this is complicated stuff for adults, let alone for kids. And it feels like right now you’re letting your emotions make some pretty major decisions. And that’s not always a good thing. I think you need to slow down a little bit and just take a step back. Maybe talk to someone that knows how to proceed in these kind of situations, like a child psychologist or an adoption specialist.

Chelsea: I should have done that. I should have done that first. I don’t know what I was thinking. Now I opened up this whole pandora’s box because I was just so insistent on it.

[ Sniffles ] I think I’ve wrecked my relationship with both boys now.

Billy: No, hey, you don’t have to go there, okay? These boys are smart. They got big hearts, okay? They just need some time to process through this.

Chelsea: But is it gonna work out? I think I’ve just hurt and alienated both johnny and connor, which is the last thing I wanted to do. How do I come back from this? What do I do now?

Billy: [ Sighs ] I can’t answer that for you. But I do have an idea, something that might help in the moment.

[ Up-tempo music playing ]

[ Indistinct singing ]

Nikki: Well, you handled that situation with tucker very admirably. I don’t know that I would have had that much restraint.

Jack: Well, I appreciate the compliment. Look, as long as I have you to myself, I was curious about something.

Nikki: Oh?

Jack: Your trip to L.A. — What was that all about?

Nikki: There’s been a lot of speculation about that. In fact, I’m sure diane is very interested in wanting to know what I was doing there.

Jack: Which was precisely what?

Nikki: Well, I was arranging for this beautiful gown for summer. Although your curiosity is intriguing.

Jack: Really? Why’s that?

Nikki: Well, diane has told anyone who would listen that she has nothing to hide about her time in los angeles. And if you believe that, then you really have no reason to care about my trip. But if you don’t believe it, well, then that’s a whole other matter. Excuse me, won’t you?

Diane: Is everything okay?

Jack: Yes, now that our uninvited guest has departed, everything’s okay.

Diane: Ugh, I can’t believe the nerve of that man, just waltzing in here like that. It’s so obnoxious.

Jack: Yeah, some things never change.

Diane: So, what were you two even talking about?

Jack: He wants to know when ashley will be home.

Diane: You think that’s all he’s after?

Jack: Not on your life. He may say he wants to reconnect with ashley or devon, but… no, he’s up to something. I am sure of it.

Nick: I’m just glad tucker finally left so the kids can finally have some fun.

Victoria: Well, tucker’s choosing to show up now was certainly interesting timing.

Nick: Yeah. Right when chancellor-winters is going public.

Victoria: Do you think there’s a connection?

Nick: I don’t know. Maybe. There could be lots of reasons, though, why he finally showed back up in town.

Victoria: Yeah, well, either way, we need to warn dad.

Phyllis: Okay. Yeah? Okay. I’m dying to hear your proof that diane has been lying about her time away. I’m dying to hear it.

Nikki: Well, deacon turned out to be very helpful. Despite her claims of living a modest lifestyle in L.A., Diane was being driven around town in a bentley.

Phyllis: A bentley. That’s the car that tucker gave kyle and summer.

Nikki: One hell of a coincidence, isn’t it?

You never know

what opportunities

Nikki: When tucker gave the kids that bentley, I about fell over.

Phyllis: I was watching diane and tucker, and it seemed that they were genuinely shocked to see each other here.

Nikki: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Deacon said he would occasionally see a man in the backseat with her, but he couldn’t get a good look at the face. So it could have been tucker, or it could have been some other sugar daddy that she’s latched onto. Or maybe she has a pile of money squirreled away and it was her money. I mean, we just don’t know.

Phyllis: Yeah. I imagine you’re gonna keep on looking into it.

Nikki: Of course. Now, the car is owned by a company named private image limited. They’re based in london, but they have a branch in L.A. Victor put his people on the case, and they sent me a list of some of their investors. So, do you recognize any of these?

Phyllis: I mean… no. No, but diane’s keeping a secret. She’s definitely keeping a secret. We can’t stop now.

Nikki: Absolutely not — because whatever it is, we’re going to expose it… and her.

Billy: Come on. I come here from time to time when I feel like the walls are caving in. I think you might be feeling a little bit of that right now. So it feels like the right time for a little catharsis.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Billy, I know you mean well, but what are we doing on the roof of the grand phoenix?

Billy: I feel like you’re a little overwhelmed, chelsea.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: So it’s time to take some control, and you can start to do that right here, right now.

Chelsea: How?

Billy: That anxiety and that fear that you have right now — it’s — you know just as well as anyone it starts to eat you up inside. Emotionally, physically. All of it starts to fill your brain, your veins, and your lungs, and you need to get it out. And I mean really get it out. Like this.

[ Breathes deeply ] Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Whew. Go ahead. Give it a try.

Chelsea: Me? Oh, no way. No. Everybody in this town thinks I’m nuts as it is.

Billy: No. Don’t worry about anybody else, okay? This is about you. Come on. Take everything that is pent up inside and scream it out. You’ll be surprised how freeing it feels.

Chelsea: [ Breathes deeply ] Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Laughs ]

[ Breathing deeply ]

Traci: Hey. Are you looking for somebody?

Victoria: Uh…billy. Have you seen him?

Traci: Oh, um, he left a little while ago. Something came up, and I assume it was business.

Victoria: Oh, probably. Duty calls and all that. Thank you.

Traci: You’re welcome.

Noah: Oh, these are lovely. Just one more.

Jack: Here, let’s get one of you and allie. Come on. Come on!

Allie: And the happy couple?

Summer: Yes.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, sure.

[ Laughter ] Now to work the —

Jack: I’ll figure it out. Here we are.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Oh, this is nice. Ready?

[ Camera shutter clicks ] One more.

[ Camera shutter clicks ] Okay, now a goofy one.

Summer: [ Laughs ]

[ Camera shutter clicks ]

[ Laughter ]

Jack: That’s it. There is your wedding photo. Have fun with that.

Allie: Oh, wow!

Summer: That’s good.

Nikki: Master harrison has something for the bride and groom.

Allie: Ooh.

Kyle: Presents? For us?

Summer: Show us, sweetie.

Kyle: Ooh.

Summer: Wow. It’s so pretty.

Kyle: That’s a great card. I love it, buddy.

Nikki: Wait till you see what’s inside.

Kyle: There’s more?

Summer: Ooh, let’s see.

Kyle: Ooh.

Noah: Oh, killer design, harrison.

Allie: Ooh, harrison, what are those?

Nikki: I understand they’re coupons.

Kyle: Coupons? For what?

Harrison: For hugs and kisses!

Summer: Oh, I love it!

Kyle: We’re gonna redeem some of those right now.

Summer: Yes.

[ Laughter ] Mwah!

Noah: Alright.

Kyle: Okay. Let’s take a picture. Come on.

Noah: Say cheese!

[ Camera shutter clicks ]

[ Laughter ]

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Ohh. Shoot. I startled you. Sorry. You seemed engrossed. Something important?

Diane: No, no. It’s just a minor work thing. And, um — and nothing is more important than kyle and summer’s happiness.

Phyllis: Nothing is more important. We have to enjoy these moments with them while we can, right?

Diane: Yeah, absolutely.

Phyllis: Uh-huh.

Diane: Well, I’m going to go mingle. We’re here today to set the record

Victoria: Tucker shows up at the same time that chancellor-winters is prepping to go public. I mean, it’s got to be connected somehow. Maybe he’s working behind the scenes with devon.

Victor: Or jill. You know, he was in bed with her in more ways than one.

Nick: As if there weren’t enough reasons for us to avoid taking control of chancellor-winters, having tucker mccall in the mix is a complication we cannot afford.

Victoria: Well, make no mistake. We’re not backing out of this. Scooping up chancellor-winters is too big of a get. And in no way do I fear tucker mccall. If he comes up with a plan, then we’ll just find a way to outmaneuver him.

Victor: My thoughts exactly.

Victoria: And we’ll know about any complications or potential hazards ahead of time because of our ace in the hole — nate.

[ Elevator doors open ]

Nate: [ Sighs ]

[ Elevator doors close ] Do my eyes deceive me?

Esther: Oh, nate. Hi. How’s my favorite doctor?

Nate: Now your favorite businessman, I hope. I know I have a lot of competition out there.

Esther: Well, there’s always room for one more favorite, especially someone as charming as you.

Nate: Oh, well, thank you.

Esther: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: So, what brings you by chancellor-winters?

Elena: I have a meeting with devon.

Nate: About what?

Esther: [ Chuckling ] I’m not sure.

Nate: Well, why don’t you wait in here? So, is this the first time you’ve been here since the merger?

Esther: Yeah. Mrs. C would be so impressed. It was a big move, and she’d be so happy that her grandson’s company has joined hers.

Nate: Say, you knew katherine as well as anyone.

Esther: [ Chuckles ] The stories I could tell.

Nate: Mm. She was an inspiration. To have accomplished so much in an era where it was rare for a woman to run a big company…

Esther: Yes. People underestimated her because she inherited the business from her husband, and so they didn’t think that she was qualified.

Nate: Mm. I know that feeling.

Esther: Really? But you graduated from medical school. How could anyone ever think that you don’t know what you’re doing?

Nate: Oh, you’d be surprised. But I’m sure it’s nothing compared to what she went through. I’m sure she’s had more than her fair share of detractors and naysayers.

Esther: [ Chuckles ] More than you can imagine. And the worst one was jill. She was a thorn in my side, too. It’s crazy how she could become co-owner of this company.

Nate: Ah. I never had any issues with jill. She’s always been so helpful. If there are any problems at this company, they have nothing to do with jill.

Esther: Well, yes, she makes me crazy, but I guess I do kind of wish that jill was in genoa city full time. I mean, in the final decades of her life, mrs. C made peace with jill, and they eventually became co-ceos of chancellor.

Nate: Wow. So, katherine was willing to share her power. Hmm. That’s fascinating. You know, I would love to know more about katherine the businesswoman, if you wouldn’t mind.

Esther: Mind? Oh, no, I-I’d love to.

Devon: Elena, I trust your judgment, so you can tell me the truth and tell me what I’ve done that’s causing friction in your relationship.

Elena: You didn’t do anything per se. I’m just saying that i understand why you’re putting nate through the paces. You’re running a business. The success and failure of every decision falls on you.

Devon: Yeah, and I appreciate you understanding that.

Elena: But I think the only thing nate cares about is making his mark and showing everyone that he deserves to be where he is, that he has the talent and the courage to operate at that level.

Devon: Yeah, I know that. And I wouldn’t have hired him unless I thought he was talented or I thought he could handle this job. I mean, he’s one of the smartest people I know, and I have very high expectations for him. But he knows this already, right?

Elena: I think he’s just frustrated that things haven’t happened as quickly as he wants them to or in the way that he wants them to.

Devon: He still feels like that? ‘Cause since he’s come back to work, I’ve been under the impression that he’s really making an effort to respect the hierarchy.

Elena: It’s just the way that nate is handling his feelings. I can’t accept it.

Devon: Are we talking about just him struggling with this transition into the corporate world, or is it something completely different here?

Elena: I’m sorry, devon. I’m gonna head back to work.

Devon: You sure?

Elena: I’ll see you later. Ever leave your clothes in the dryer

“The young and the restless”

will continue. Let’s be real…

Esther: Oh, my goodness!

Devon: Hey. What’d I miss?

Nate: Hey.

Devon: Esther, you’re looking beautiful, as always.

Esther: Oh, you.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: Everything all right with you?

Nate: Yeah. Why wouldn’t it be?

Esther: I was just telling nate how mrs. C liked to shake people up. She wasn’t shy.

Devon: No. And she didn’t waste one second of life on this planet.

Esther: Oh, that’s for sure.

Devon: She had a motto. Remember that?

Esther: Yes. “Live until I die.” And it wasn’t just a saying to her.

Devon: That’s right, not at all. She grabbed life with both hands and lived it. She saw the places she wanted to see. She had a whole bucket list she checked off. She was even lucky enough to find love later in life.

Esther: Yeah, she grabbed this happiness and hold on tight.

Nate: Words to live by.

Devon: Yeah.

Esther: So, devon…

Devon: Yeah?

Esther: …Why’d you want to see me?

Devon: Well, I wanted to see you because I’ve been thinking about a conversation that we had not too long ago.

Esther: Uh-oh. What’d I say?

Devon: You were just telling me how miles and bella are growing up and how you’re not taking care of the chancellor mansion anymore.

Esther: Yeah. That. Yeah.

Devon: And so I started thinking about our whole principle behind forming chancellor-winters. You know, it’s because we wanted it to be a family enterprise ’cause that’s something that’s very important to me.

Nate: I can’t begin to tell you how I feel about being a part of this.

Devon: And, esther, you are part of the chancellor legacy.

Esther: Oh, that means so much to me.

Devon: Well, it’s very, very true. And we would love to have you a part of what we’re building here, if you’d like to be.

Esther: De– wait. Devon, wait, wait. A-are you offering me a job?

Devon: I absolutely am offering you a job, yes. Our receptionist has to take off for personal reasons —

Esther: Oh! Oh, no! No! The answer — yes! The answer is yes!

Devon: Yeah?

Esther: [ Laughing ] Yes!

Devon: Good.

Esther: Wow.

Summer: All I know is when i look back on the day that we chose each other again in front of all of our friends and family, the last thing I want to think about is —

Noah: A stupid stunt pulled by some self-aggrandizing jerk? Yeah. Yeah, I agree. We should erase that part.

Summer: Consider it forgotten.

Noah: And tonight doesn’t have to end. After party tonight. My club.

Kyle: Ooh. Are you up for it?

Summer: Mm, dance all night with you?

Kyle: Oh, I thought you’d never ask.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: Ah, they kissed! That makes it official. After party it is.

Noah: Save me a dance. Or all of them.

Allie: Mm. Only if you play your cards right.

Noah: Alright, it’s official. I’ll see you guys tonight. Bye. See you, jack.

Jack: Good night. You know what? I think it’s a great idea. We could all use a little palate cleansing, particularly after tucker very nearly spoiled your day.

Kyle: I’m sorry. What happened?

Summer: Tucker who? What?

[ Laughter ]

Tucker: No, we’re still partners. I need you to continue to be my eyes and ears inside the abbott world.

Diane: And if I refuse? What, are you threatening me?

Tucker: I’m reminding you that you would not have been able to make progress with your son, nor would you have had any kind of important place with your adorable little grandson, were it not for my help. So I need you to continue assisting me until I can get a foothold. ‘Cause, you know, I’m facing the same uphill battle you faced, right? I mean, your crimes, granted, were more egregious than mine, which gives me hope — ’cause if you can overcome your obstacles, so can I.

Diane: To what end?

Tucker: Why do you want to know that?

Diane: Because I feel protective of the abbotts now. They’re my family. So I need you to tell me exactly what you want from them.

Jack: Are things that busy at marchetti? ‘Cause I honestly think you two deserve a honeymoon break.

Kyle: Oh, funny you should mention that. I have already lined up a villa on the beach in costa rica.

Summer: Mm, he surprised me. He even got me this cute little straw hat.

Kyle: Yeah, we’re still working out the schedule and things, but we hope we can get away in the next couple of weeks.

Summer: You know, as excited as I am about a romantic vacation, I’m still a little nervous about leaving marchetti and harrison.

Jack: Don’t worry about harrison. He’s got me, he’s got diane, mrs. Martinez, traci.

Kyle: [ Chuckling ] Okay, we get the picture.

Summer: Prepare to return to a spoiled kid.

Jack: No, we won’t peel any of his grapes for him. Unless he asks. You can always video-chat with him every night.

Kyle: We’re going to pack some picture books so we can still read him bedtime stories.

Jack: Great. As for marchetti, you’ve hired a great staff. Lean on them. Delegate. Look, you two take time. Enjoy the love you share with each other. You deserve it. We’ll take care of the rest.

Kyle: Okay, but what about our mothers? Is it safe to leave them without supervision?

Jack: At the moment, yes. There is a stalemate. I wouldn’t call it peace, but I — they’re not fighting. Take full advantage of that.

Esther: I should warn you — I cannot possibly start until tomorrow at 8:00.

Devon: Well, guess what. Tomorrow at 8:00 is perfect.

Esther: Really?

Devon: Absolutely. Yes. We’ll have the current receptionist start training you, and then I can go up and take care of everything in H.R.

Esther: I will learn the routine in no time.

Devon: I have no doubt that you will.

Esther: I’m so glad you thought of me.

Devon: Oh, absolutely. I’ve been thinking about you for a long time. I’m just happy that this opened up and we can make something work out.

Nate: Welcome aboard.

Esther: [ Chuckling ] Thank you. Oh! I am an employee of chancellor-winters.

Devon: Yes, you are.

Esther: Well, starting tomorrow at 8:00. Oh, no. Tomorrow? Oh, my gosh. I’ve got to find something to wear. I’ve got to go.

[ Laughter ] Mrs. C would be so proud of you.

Devon: Oh.

Esther: I got to go.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Thank you. We’ll see you tomorrow.

Esther: Thanks. Bye!

Nate: Good move bringing esther on.

Devon: Oh, yeah, man. It feels like a missing piece to this puzzle having her here. Katherine always considered her family, so it’s only right that we take care of her like this, you know? But, uh, speaking of looking after family, when I asked you before if everything was okay with you, how come you weren’t honest with me?

Victor: Now as devon’s coo, nate hastings is perfectly positioned to find out if tucker mccall had anything to do with chancellor-winters going public.

Victoria: The more intel we have, the better prepared we’ll be.

Nick: Yeah, the sec has a name for that kind of behavior, and they don’t like it.

Victor: Son, no regulations have been violated.

Nick: Yet.

Victoria: Nate has also developed a personal relationship with a consultant that jill brought in to help with the ipo, a woman named audra charles.

Victor: Hmm. Good.

Nick: This is all assuming that nate can continue to lie to his cousins’ faces.

Devon: I asked you not that long ago how things are going between you and elena.

Nate: I said we’d work things out.

Devon: Yes, I know what you said, but I just had a conversation with her.

Nate: What did she say?

Devon: I’m not gonna betray her trust, but I can tell you that she loves you very much and she’s worried about you.

Nate: Yeah. I wish things hadn’t gotten to this point with her.

Devon: Well, I’m gonna say to you the same thing I said to her. If there’s something that I can do to help, I’d like to do it. So, let’s hear your side.

Nate: Elena’s been saying all the right things about me leaving medicine, but the fact of the matter is she never expected this to last. She thought I’d have fun for a while, but ultimately wind back up at memorial.

Devon: Hmm. I mean, I know a lot of your connection was based on being in the same profession.

Nate: Mm. When things got tense between the two of us, elena’s first instinct was to tell me to walk away from chancellor-winters. She’s still focused on the past, how things were. And I’m looking forward.

[ Cellphone pings ] It’s a business matter I need to follow up on.

Devon: Anything I can help with?

Nate: Consider it handled. And for the record, I’m committed to working things out with elena, and I’m hopeful it will happen because I love her. But I want to make one thing clear. I am determined not to allow personal issues to interfere with what I’m trying to accomplish here.

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Nate: I got here as quickly as I could. What’s going on?

Victoria: Tucker mccall has returned to genoa city.

Nate: Devon didn’t say anything about his father coming to town.

Victoria: Yeah, I gathered since you didn’t mention it to me, which means one of two things. Either tucker hasn’t told devon that he’s here, or devon knows that his prodigal father has returned and he’s just keeping you out of the loop.

Nate: I wonder if he found out about the plan to go public.

Victoria: I had the same thought. It’s possible that he’s thinking of making his own move on the company. With him, anything is possible.

Nate: I’ll see what I can find out.

Victoria: It’s imperative that you do. If there’s a wild card in the mix, it could change the entire game.

Phyllis: You know, it feels so wrong having these secret meetings here, but then it feels so right.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] Well, since summer is suspicious of our new civility, I thought it would be a good idea.

Phyllis: I mean, I can’t believe I had to swear to her that I wouldn’t try to run diane out of town. I guess she wants me to just stand back and watch this woman try to worm her way into the lives of everyone we love.

Nikki: Well, from what I can tell, you’re doing a good job faking it.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Thanks. So, tucker. His desire to give this very ostentatious gift to kyle and summer — could that link him to diane in los angeles?

Nikki: With any luck, it will.

Phyllis: Alright, so, you have big news to tell me. I’m ready.

Nikki: Thanks to victor’s team, we have a fascinating new piece of the puzzle.

Tucker: Trust me — I’m not out to hurt anyone. I just want what you got when you came back to genoa city — forgiveness and acceptance, mostly from ashley. I’ve made no secret of that.

Diane: I am sure that people are already suspicious about the two of us being back here at the same time. And if anybody puts the pieces together, then all the help you’ve given me will be for nothing. And I have worked too long and too hard to lose what I’ve managed to get back. So, please. Come on. Just please reconsider continuing to use me as your spy.

[ Knock on door ]

Victor: Mccall? I know you’re in there.

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Allie: The backyard looks beautiful. Everything’s so romantic.

Traci: I know that kyle and summer are just gonna love it, and that’s what matters today.

Noah: Babe, you have got to try this éclair. I saved you a bite.

Mariah: I love pastries as much as the next girl, but we have a lot to do.

Allie: Oh, my gosh, this is delicious. It’s super light.

Noah: Right? I think it’s the best I ever had.

Allie: Mm-hmm.

Traci: Mrs. Martinez picks them up at a little shop over on hill street.

Mariah: Okay, focus, people. There is a lot to do, and we have tasks to complete.

Noah: Chill. We got plenty of time.

Allie: What needs to be done, mariah?

Mariah: Uh, okay, well, somebody’s got to talk to the wedding planner and figure out the last-minute details, and also the flowers for the driveway haven’t been delivered yet.

Noah: Hey, trace, what’s the name of that bakery again?

Traci: It’s called hill street buns.

Mariah: Why are we talking about pastries?! There is a lot to do, so please listen to me.

Tessa: Hey, babe, relax. They’re just getting in the festive spirit.

Noah: Yeah, I’m all about the festive spirit.

Mariah: No. We’re gonna focus on that later, okay? I just need you guys to listen to me for two —

Kyle: No! Today’s a party. Let’s treat it like one. “We have tasks to complete”?

Mariah: What, was that too bossy?

Kyle: Yeah. Kinda. Lose the clipboard. Let’s have some fun.

Tessa: Yeah, I think that’s a great idea.

Kyle: Now let’s go see if there are more éclairs.

[ Laughter ]

Jack: Did someone say éclairs?

[ Doorbell rings ] Hello.

Nikki: Special delivery for the bride from forrester creations of los angeles.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness! Is that the dress?

Nikki: Yes.

Phyllis: Thank you, nikki. Thank you so much.

Nikki: Oh, you’re very welcome. I’m happy to do it.

Phyllis: Uh, so, summer’s getting ready. Do you want to join us?

Nikki: I’d love to, but i have to go home and get ready for the ceremony.

Jack: And I have some éclairs to sample. Bye.

Phyllis: Welcome back. I’d like to hear all about your trip — and I mean all of it.

Nikki: It was very successful.

[ Door opens ]

[ Knock on door ]

Diane: [ Sighs ] I don’t have time for this.

Tucker: [ Chuckling ] Wow.

Diane: Today is a big day.

Tucker: Yes, it is. It is. For everyone.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I told you to keep your distance for now.

Tucker: Oh, uh, do you not want people to see you with me?

Diane: No.

Tucker: Diane?

Diane: Stop! Stop it!

Tucker: In room 567?!

Diane: Could you stop it?

Tucker: You better let me in, diane!

Diane: Alright, get in.

Tucker: 567!

Diane: Just come in. God.

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Door slams ] You have come at the worst possible time. Kyle and summer are renewing their vows today.

Tucker: Oh, that’s so sweet.

Diane: Yes, it is. I have dreamed of this moment. And I am so close to getting the trust and forgiveness that i came back to genoa city hoping to find. If the abbotts get one whiff of suspicion about our connection, it’s over for me.

Victoria: I think we’d be foolish not to obtain a majority stake in chancellor-winters when they go public.

Victor: Is the announcement being made soon?

Victoria: I don’t know the timeframe, but that’s what I’ve been told.

Nick: I still don’t like it.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Well, I think your objections are sentimental. They’re not based on our business interests.

Nick: That’s not true, vick. We’d be opening ourselves up to a major conflict with lily and devon, especially when they find out we got our information from nate, who stabbed them in the back.

Victoria: Well, I’m not afraid of a fight.

Nick: Are you prepared for the legal consequences of using nate’s insider information? You want to fight with the federal government?

Victoria: I think it’s worth the risk.

Victor: Son, conflicts like this, legal or otherwise, you know, carry a certain price with it. Question is, is nate hastings able to deliver what we want him to do?

Nate: Audra. How are you?

Audra: Good. Nice to see you.

Nate: Likewise. So, you are making progress on the ipo?

Audra: I have some questions for you before I answer that.

Nate: Sure. Um, hopefully I can be of some help.

Audra: Non-business-related.

Nate: Okay. Well, what would you like to know?

Audra: I mean, what is there to do in this town at night? I mean, this place seems to shut down once the office closes. It’s a ghost town. Is genoa city all work and no play?

Nate: Uh, there’s plenty of play here. You just have to know where to look.

Audra: Where do I begin?

Nate: Well, there’s a club that just opened up. It’s, uh — it has sort of a modern-art theme with a really cool vibe.

Audra: Hmm. I’d like to check it out. Maybe we can go there one night. I mean, since, you know, I’ll be in town for a while.

Devon: Elena.

Elena: Hey.

Devon: How you doing?

Elena: I’m good.

Devon: Yeah?

Elena: How are you doing?

Devon: Doing alright. Just been working away. I’m excited, though, that you get to finally start the podcast for chancellor-winters.

Elena: Thanks. I’m looking forward to it.

Devon: Yeah. I’m sure you’ve heard that, uh — that things have gotten better between me and nate since he’s come back to work. We straightened everything out.

Elena: Yeah. That’s great to hear.

Devon: I’m sure it wasn’t easy for him to admit that he stepped out of line and to ask for a second chance, but we’re all glad that he’s back.

Elena: I’m sure he’s happy to be back.

Devon: Uh, is everything okay?

Elena: Um… actually, no. Numbers move you.

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Jack: I don’t remember these cufflinks being such trouble in your wedding in milan.

Kyle: Oh, I still struggled with them. I just didn’t know how to say “cufflink” in italian, so I kept it to myself. Since they were a gift from you, I figured you had a trick.

Jack: Well, unfortunately not. Maybe your grandfather did.

[ Groans ] Your grandfather would be very honored that you’re wearing these, so…

Kyle: Good, because I’m honored to wear them. I love that summer and I are doing this in the house where generations of abbotts lived. Makes me feel connected to the whole family, past and present.

Jack: Voil! The mere mention of your grandfather, and it’s fixed. I love that you care so much about family.

Kyle: Well, it’s what you taught me and what I intend to teach harrison. We stand by each other. We may disagree, we may fight like hell, but in the end, we always come back together.

Jack: I am so incredibly proud of you, so proud of the man you’ve become. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

Harrison: Daddy! Grandpa!

Jack: We were just talking about you!

Kyle: Oh, come here.

Jack: You know what today is, don’t you?

Harrison: We’re getting married again!

Jack: That’s right. And you have a very important job today, young man.

[ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: You know what? You’re a beautiful bride again.

Summer: You’re not gonna cry, are you?

Phyllis: No! No. Maybe. I don’t know. I may.

Summer: Good. You are the toughest woman i know, but you turn into a mushy pile of emotions so easily.

[ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: I’m really happy for you.

Summer: [ Breathes deeply ]

Phyllis: Your wedding in milan — it was gorgeous. But here it just seems like it’s the one that counts, you know?

Summer: Yeah. This is so different than our wedding in italy, isn’t it?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Summer: I mean, this is our home. This is where everything began for me and kyle. It feels right.

Phyllis: Yeah. I agree.

Summer: I just — I hope that there aren’t any distractions.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] What do you mean, summer?

Summer: I-I just don’t want anything to erupt between you and diane today.

Phyllis: Nothing is going to. I’m not gonna do anything. I’m not going to. And we promised that we would co-exist peacefully.

Summer: Yeah.

Phyllis: Nothing will happen today. Nothing. Hey, listen, nothing’s gonna ruin this day for you.

Tucker: I made your return to genoa city possible.

Diane: I’m aware of that.

Tucker: Are you? Because the way you’re treating me suggests otherwise. I expect a little more respect since I’m the one responsible for your chance at redemption. I gave you the key, diane. We had a deal.

Diane: And I’m sticking to it. I’m just asking for a little more time. I-I need to prepare. There are things that need to happen before you reveal yourself.

Tucker: You’re stalling.

Diane: No, I’m not.

Tucker: Today’s the perfect opportunity to make my presence known to the abbotts. They’ll be gathered there for the happy occasion.

Diane: What? No.

Tucker: And then — pfft!

Diane: No!

Tucker: It’s my time.

Diane: No, no, no, no, no. Just listen to me, please. You have to be patient.

Tucker: Relax. I won’t blow your cover. I’ll never reveal our connection, okay? Trust me. I got this.

Nate: I’m not so sure that’s a good idea. The two of us going clubbing and we’re supposed to be working together?

Audra: I don’t see the problem. I mean, what if I suggested a round of golf, okay? Would you object to that because we work together?

Nate: Probably not.

Audra: You see? There’s a double standard. No, people combine work and recreational activities all the time.

Nate: But going to a club has some dangers and temptations you’re not going to find on the golf course.

Audra: You’ve never seen me golf.

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: I suppose you’re right. But I am having some trouble envisioning you teeing off and playing 18 holes.

Audra: Well, if you’re gonna picture me at all, picture me with you at that club.

Nate: Uh, yeah, I don’t see us getting much work done.

Audra: On the contrary. You know, I think it would be a very progressive way of doing business. Think of it as taking team building to a whole new level.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’m sorry, audra. I can’T. I’m actually in a relationship.

Audra: Oh. I see.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Devon: So, what’s the matter?

Elena: Honestly, it’s not even a big deal.

Devon: Okay. If it’s not a big deal, it should be easy to tell me then, right?

Elena: Okay. Um… nate’s transition into the corporate world has been… complicated for me.

Devon: How?

Elena: Well, at first it was fun seeing him take on new role and, you know, trying to prove himself.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Elena: But now it’s — it’s like he’s a completely different person. And I know I must sound really dramatic.

Devon: No. No, I don’t think you sound dramatic. And I know what you mean. I mean, he’s been a doctor his whole life, and that’s the only thing you’ve known him as. Yeah, this whole corporate thing — it’s a very different animal. I’ve even wondered if he’s made the right decision. When he quit, half of me thought, “maybe this is the right move.”

Elena: Yeah. I had a similar feeling.

Devon: Well, you know we all want him to be a part of the family business, as long as it makes him happy and he’s fulfilled by it and he’s not just going through the motions.

Elena: You know, you have always been incredibly generous and forgiving to him. I hope that’ll continue.

Devon: Yeah, I mean, he’s family, so we stand by each other.

Elena: Of course. Well, you know what? I think I should probably get going.

Devon: Okay.

[ Card clatters ] Uh-oh.

Elena: Thanks.

Devon: Why do you have this? You stay in a hotel?

Elena: Yeah. For a while.

Devon: Why are you staying at a hotel? Are you and nate fighting?

Elena: I really should get going. I’ll talk to you soon.

Victoria: I believe that nate has all of the incentive in the world to cooperate with us, given that I’m gonna put him in charge of chancellor-winters once we obtain a majority share. And I think that nate will handle the situation with care and grace.

Nick: So, you think nate can gracefully convince lily and devon that he’s a team player, even though he betrayed them?

Victor: Son, there will be ruffled feathers once we have made the offer, alright? But you must remember that chancellor-winters will be stronger and more profitable. And they’ll be backed up by newman enterprises.

Nick: But they won’t be independent. The people who lead the company won’t be calling any of the shots.

Victor: But that’s their problem. They made the ipo. Let them deal with it.

Nick: Well, as far as lily and devon know, they structured the ipo so their family would retain controlling interests.

Victoria: It was up them to consider every possible scenario. Nate has every right to sell his shares to us.

Nick: Well, you both know how I feel about this. Uh, I’m done talking about it. I got to go and watch summer and kyle renew their vows.

Victor: Give them our love, okay?

Nick: Well, you two have at it. I’m out of here.

Victor: Alright, son. You know, this offer is gonna be financially risky and complicated.

Victoria: I can handle it, dad.

Victor: I know you can. But I want you to go to the renewal ceremony, alright? I will handle things.

Victoria: Don’t you want to go?

Victor: Are you serious? Do you honestly think I want to spend an afternoon at a party given by jack abbott? Better things to do. I’m going to chicago to sort out the finances, alright?

Victor: Okay. Well, I guess it would be bad form if neither one of us showed up. So, you handle the money, and i will fulfill our family obligation.

Victor: It’s a deal, my darling.

Nikki: Well, hello, family!

Victor: Well, look who’s there.

Victoria: Hi, mother. How was your trip to L.A.?

Victor: My goodness.

Nikki: It was lovely. Our friends at forrester designed a beautiful dress for summer to wear today. I dropped it off on the way from the airport.

Victoria: And what about your main reason for the trip?

Nikki: I’ll fill you in later. Right now, your father and i have to get ready for the ceremony.

Victor: I’m not going.

Nikki: Why?

Victor: “Why?”

Nikki: Because jack is hosting it?

Victor: Of course.

Victoria: Well, that’s what he says, but he’s also gonna take care of a business thing for me. So, I’ll see you there.

Nikki: Alright, darling.

Victoria: Okay.

Victor: Come here, my sweet baby. I’m so happy to have you back.

Nikki: Mm. I’m happy to be back.

Victor: Oh, my goodness. So, tell me about deacon sharpe. What did he tell you about diane jenkins’ time in L.A.? Hi, I’m karen.

[ Laughter ]

Devon: Well, hey, you two.

Nate: Hey.

Devon: I must have missed the memo for the meeting today. You guys look like you’re being protective.

Nate: Uh, that would be audra here. I stopped in for some breakfast.

Devon: Oh. So, you guys just ran into each other?

Audra: Nate came in here looking for some eggs florentine, and I’ve been pestering him for things to do in town.

Nate: And no, cousin, i wasn’t much help. I don’t exactly have my finger on the pulse of nightlife here, especially with the work schedules elena and I have.

Audra: And I think that’s a shame. I mean, you have to mix things up, nate. You can’t work 24 hours a day.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: Seeing deacon was as unpleasant as expected. He has not changed.

Victor: Did you confront him about helping diane jenkins fake her own death?

Nikki: Yeah, yeah, but i didn’t really get much satisfaction out of it.

Victor: Well, did he apologize?

Nikki: He tried, but you know people like him — they never truly apologize, even as the words “I’m sorry” are coming out of their mouths.

Victor: Yeah, true, true.

Nikki: But I did get some new information. It seems that diane had a much more luxurious life in california than she led us to believe.

Victor: Huh.

Nikki: She was being chauffeured around in a bentley.

Victor: Really?

Nikki: Mm-hmm. Deacon had a photo.

Victor: Ah. Let’s have a look here.

Nikki: Now, granted, it’s not a great photo, but at least you can see the license-plate number.

Victor: Oh, wait a minute now. This is not a car that would belong to a mid-level real-estate agent.

Nikki: No, it is not. And deacon says that occasionally he would see her riding around with a man.

Victor: Who?

Nikki: Well, he didn’t know that. But I found out that this car is owned by a company named private image limited. They’re based in london, but they have a branch in los angeles, and the business is entertainment and art-related. That’s all I could find out.

Victor: Uh-huh. I’ll have my people find out more if they can, okay? But I’ve got to tell you, my sweetheart, the fact that you’ve found out as much as you have in such a short period of time from deacon sharpe — that’s impressive.

Nikki: But more importantly, it shows that diane is clearly hiding something.

Diane: Hi. I didn’t realize the groom was on door-answering duty.

Kyle: Come in. Come in. Everyone else is too busy listening to maria’s orders.

Diane: Ah. Oh, kyle, I am so happy for you and summer. I-I just can’t believe I’m here to witness this.

Kyle: It’s all the more special with you here.

Diane: Mm!

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: Oh, here.

Kyle: Oh, you didn’t have to.

Diane: Ohh!

Kyle: Come on. Come see everybody.

Traci: [ Laughing ] Ah! Nick, hi!

Nick: Hello.

Traci: Mwah! Come in, honey.

Nick: Thank you. I ran into a delivery guy coming up the driveway. I took this off his hands. I’m pretty sure it’s from ashley.

Traci: Oh. Thank you. Wow. Yeah, she got stuck in paris, and she’s not gonna be able to be here today.

Nick: Oh, that’s too bad.

Traci: Yeah. Ohh! You’re looking for a tip, I’ll bet.

Nick: I mean, a little something for the effort would be nice.

Traci: I’m gonna have to pay you in pastries. But bad news — noah ate all the éclairs.

Nick: Ugh. That kid. Sounds about right.

Traci: [ Chuckling ] Come on.

Phyllis: Hey, look at you.

Nick: No, no, no.

Phyllis: You look sharp.

Nick: Let’s look at you.

Phyllis: Thanks.

Nick: Wow.

Phyllis: You look very handsome.

Nick: Well, it’s a big occasion. It’s not every day your girl marries the love of her life, although it does seem like it’s happening once a year.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. Are you ready to do this again?

Nick: Look, I’m very happy kyle decided to have the ceremony here, so I’m willing to get emotional again. I will do anything for that girl.

Phyllis: Are you okay with how it’s going down? I mean, are you okay with not walking down the aisle?

Nick: Totally fine with what they have planned.

Phyllis: Okay. You know, we made a lot of mistakes. But one thing we did right was summer. She’s an incredible girl — and mainly because you’ve been an incredible father.

Nick: I think most of the credit goes to you. I mean, she is more and more like you every day.

Phyllis: Oh, god, I hope so.

Nick: [ Laughs ]

Phyllis: Gosh.

Nick: She’s lucky to have you. You’re an amazing mother.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Nick: So, I hear there’s some pastries. I’m just gonna go introduce myself to them.

Kyle: Excuse me.

Jack: Hey.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Silverware clinking ]

Diane: Hello, jack.

Jack: Diane. Good to see you.

Diane: Yeah, the place looks lovely.

Jack: Yeah, allie and traci did quite a job.

Diane: Well, it’s nice to see ali fitting in so well with the abbotts.

Jack: Oh, she has been a real joy. It’s funny how quickly she’s become an integral part of a family.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: I guess we’ve all come a long way in the last few months.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Jack, I want to apologize again for what happened the other night. No, no, no, I — I overstepped. And I — I really shouldn’t have kissed you.

Jack: It’s okay.

Diane: I’ve just been feeling so disconnected from other people and a bit despondent. And I-I should not have put you in that position. But I did feel a connection between us, and I — I guess I just got caught up in the moment. For people who are a little intense about hydration.

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Billy: Okay. Everything is good to go. I’m gonna head to the house for the ceremony. Are you sure you’re not coming?

Lily: I can’T. I really have, like, a couple dozen things to do here. You keep looking at your phone. Is everything okay?

Billy: Yeah, I guess. Kind of. [ Chuckles ] I’m a little worried about chelsea, to be honest. I’m really second-guessing the way that I have handled this whole johnny situation. I don’t know if telling him that chelsea is his biological mother was the right thing to do. And, you know, it just did not go the way that we hoped at all.

Lily: Billy, you really can’t blame yourself.

Billy: I know. But it is gnawing at me.

[ Knock on door ]

Devon: Hey. Excuse me. Do you have a second to talk?

Lily: Um, yeah, sure.

Devon: Yeah?

Billy: I got to get going, alright? You give me a kiss.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: Mwah!

Lily: Tell summer and kyle i said congratulations.

Billy: I will. I’ll talk to you soon. Later, devon.

Devon: Good to see you, man.

Lily: Uh, what’s going on?

Devon: Uh, I wanted to talk about, uh, nate and audra.

Lily: What about them?

Devon: Well, I’ve noticed that they’ve been spending a lot of time together lately outside the office. And I just ran into elena, and she and nate have been having problems to the point where she’s now staying in a hotel.

Lily: Okay. Um… I mean, I don’t think that’s really any of our business.

Devon: Well, I’m gonna tell you why I bring it up. Elena has been nate’s voice of reason throughout this whole transition into the corporate world. And with everything that’s happened lately, with him quitting and coming back to work, I feel like he needs her positive influence more than ever ’cause there’s a lot riding on this ipo. And I would love for nate to be in a good headspace.

Lily: Devon, look, I —

[ Sighs ] I really think that you need to have more faith in nate. I mean, he seems determined to make the most of his role here.

Noah: And then after the ceremony, let’s play some chill background music.

Tessa: Yeah.

Traci: Well, it looks like allie and I have finished everything on our list. How about you, mariah? How’s the clipboard?

Mariah: Let me see. Check…check, check. I — I think we’re ready.

[ Chuckles ]

Traci: Oh, that’s awesome. Okay, so, I guess all we have to do is turn everything over to the officiant, and then we can relax. So, who is it?

Tessa: That is a great question.

Traci: You — you have someone, don’t you?

Noah: Well, I wanted to do it, so I asked kyle and my sister.

Tessa: And kyle officiated our wedding, so we asked him if we could.

Traci: Well, what did they say?

Mariah: They said we need to figure it out amongst ourselves.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: It’s no big deal. You misread the situation, that’s all.

Diane: I realize that now.

Jack: You read more into my words of encouragement than maybe I intended, and I really just wanted to tell you I think you’re doing a wonderful job rebuilding your life here. You’ve worked very hard, and i think you should be proud of that.

Diane: Thank you.

Jack: I also admire that you’ve taken ownership of your mistakes. You do know some people are never going to forgive that.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Yes, and I’m glad you’re not one of them. You’ve given me a chance to prove myself, and I just — i just don’t want to let what happened the other night get between us.

Jack: We’re fine. I promise.

Diane: Because the connection that we do share as grandparents and parents — that means everything to me. And I-I just — I don’t want to jeopardize that.

Jack: You won’T.

Diane: Okay.

Jack: Well, now that we’ve covered that, maybe — maybe we should head inside.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Smooth dark chocolate, refreshing peppermint,

Audra: Look, I love spinach. I just don’t want it near my eggs.

Nate: You do not know what you’re missing.

Audra: What’s wrong with a nice denver omelet?

[ Both laugh ]

Devon: Hey.

Audra: Hey.

Devon: I am running into you two everywhere. Look at that.

Audra: I thought lily and billy would be here.

Devon: Billy had to go to a family event, and lily went up to legal to get some clarification on regulations for the ipo.

Nate: What’s she concerned about?

Devon: She didn’t say. I don’t think it’s anything serious, though.

Audra: Does she need me there?

Devon: Uh, no, I’m sure she’ll keep you in the loop, but for now it’s just the three of us.

Nate: You know, uh, I’ve been thinking about the ipo. Should we drop the price a bit? Maybe like 5%, something like that?

Devon: Why? Why do you think we should do that? I think it’s priced just fine.

Nate: A discount could spur some early movement. It could lead to a feeding frenzy, which ultimately drives up the price.

Audra: I agree with devon. I mean, the current valuation is right in the sweet spot. We don’t want to go any lower and give the impression it’s some kind of bargain-basement stock.

Devon: Well, there you go. I’m glad you feel that way.

Audra: Yeah. Hey, I’m gonna go check in with lily in legal just to make sure I’m up to date. I’ll see you later.

Devon: Sounds good. So, man, how’s everything going with you?

Nate: Uh, what do you mean?

Devon: I’m just wondering how you’ve been. How are things with you and elena?

Nate: There’s some tension. She’s upset with me. She thought I let things get out of hand with you, and she’s taking some time to herself. But we’ll work things out.

Devon: Well, that’s good to hear.

Phyllis: I just got a call from abby. Dominic is sick. It’s nothing serious, but they can’t make it.

Jack: Oh, I’m sorry abby and chance won’t be here. Aww.

Phyllis: I know, but our kids come first, right?

Jack: Yeah, that’s right.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Jack: Well, I have to head inside. If you’ll excuse me.

Phyllis: My daughter expressed concerns about us having a potential blow-up today.

Diane: Well, I don’t know why she’d be worried about that.

Phyllis: I don’t, either.

Diane: Yeah.

Phyllis: Nothing would ever spoil our kids’ day, right?

Diane: Right. Like you said, our kids and their happiness comes first.

Nick: You ready to do this again? I mean, it’s not too late. You could change your mind.

Summer: [ Chuckles ] That would be surprising. Just kick kyle to the curb after a year of marriage?

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: I mean, it’s an option.

Summer: I think I’ll keep him around. My question is, though, are you sure you’re okay with not walking me down the aisle?

Nick: Yeah. Your mom asked me the same thing. I’m totally fine. I still get to be the ridiculously proud father of the bride, which I am. When I see you so happy and loved, I couldn’t be more proud of you.

Summer: Thanks, dad.

Nick: You’re a newman. You’re tougher than people think. I mean, look at what you’ve been through. You were born in an elevator. You survived a coma. You beat all of that, with all the ups and downs with kyle. But look at you now — the head designer of your own chic fashion house, happily married, raising a family. In honor of today, I, uh — I got you a little something.

Summer: My gosh. That is beautiful.

Nick: Now, everybody is gonna think the “s” stands for summer. But you and I know what it really stands for.

Summer: Supergirl.

Nick: That’s right. You’re always gonna be my supergirl. I love you so much.

Summer: I love you, too, dad.

[ Inhales deeply ]

Jack: Hey, little brother. I’m glad you could make it.

Traci: Oh!

Billy: Look at this. Look at this place. Doesn’t it look amazing with all these people in here?

Jack: Isn’t it great?

Traci: It feels pretty good, doesn’t it?

Billy: Feels like old times, doesn’t it? Hey, diane.

Jack: Hey.

Billy: It’s really nice to see you here.

Diane: Oh, well, thank you, billy. That’s really kind.

Billy: If you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go find the man of the hour and wish him luck.

Traci: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: I was just going to say, I’ll make sure harrison’s ready.

Jack: Oh, no, I can take care of that.

Diane: Oh, no, no, no, no. You enjoy your guests, and i will keep him busy until the big event.

Jack: Thanks.

Diane: Mm-hmm.

Traci: Oh! Victoria! Nikki!

Nikki: Hello!

Traci: Thank you so much for coming.

Victoria: Hello. I’m so sorry that I missed summer and kyle’s wedding in milan, so I’m grateful to have a second chance.

Nikki: And victor would have loved to have been here, but he couldn’t come —

Jack: But he won’T…be here. You don’t have to explain. We know.

Phyllis: Ah. Hey, nikki. Can I steal nikki away? I need to talk to you about summer’s dress.

Nikki: Oh. Excuse me.

Victoria: This is beautiful.

Phyllis: Hey. So, um, diane is here.

Nikki: Yeah, I know. I saw her.

Phyllis: Yeah. She keeps on insinuating herself into this family, playing the reformed sinner. I mean…

Nikki: It’s total sham. She has to be stopped, nikki. I hope — I so hope you found something in L.A.

Nikki: I have proof that she has been lying about her time there.

Noah: Alright, everybody it is approaching that time, so if you could please make your way to the backyard, the ceremony will begin soon.

Jack: Thanks. Ladies.

Traci: Oh, here we go.

Victoria: Jack. Thank you.

Nikki: A reckoning is coming. Want your clothes to smell freshly

Mariah: Welcome, everybody. If you could please take your seats.

Tessa: Thank you so much for joining us today.

Noah: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to kyle and summer’s renewal of their wedding vows.

[ Applause ] So, the bride and the groom — they left it up to the three of us to decide who would be officiating today.

Mariah: And each of us had a pretty good claim for why we deserved the job.

Tessa: So we argued and fought and argued some more.

Noah: And the conclusion that we came up with is…

Mariah: All three of us are going to do it.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: We figured a love as big and strong as summer and kyle’s could handle three officiants.

[ Applause ]

Kyle: I’m glad this is the arrangement you agreed on — the three of you. I love it.

Diane: Okay, it’s your turn. Come on. Stand up. Alright. You go do your thing.

[ Laughter ]

[ Laughter ]

[ Laughter ]

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: Kyle and summer, please join hands.

Noah: Dearly beloved…

Tessa: Friends and family…

Mariah: We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life’s most rewarding moments.

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

[ Cheers and applause ]

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

[ Wind whipping ]

[ Helicopter blades whirring ]

[ Wind and whirring continue ]

Esther: Are you offering me a job?

Devon: I absolutely am offering you a job, yes.

Audra: Noah? It’s been a long time.

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Sally: My treat.

Chloe: No, this is going on the expense account. With all the extra hours we’ve been putting in, newman should cover this.

Sally: Okay. Well, if you will not let me repay you and your hard work by buying you a decaf, then please let me at least thank you from the bottom of my heart for staying late tonight.

Chloe: Oh, it’s not a problem. The kids are in good hands, and I just really want to keep up this good momentum. So, speaking of, how was your meeting with nick? Tell me everything.

Sally: Everything?

Chloe: Yeah. So, does he like the direction we’re taking?

Sally: Yeah, he was positive.

Chloe: Okay, great. So, what ground did you guys cover?

Sally: It was a very constructive meeting. Nick gave me some really helpful pointers, and he, you know, uh — we saw eye to eye on just about everything. Yeah, it went better than expected.

Chloe: I mean, I am so happy to hear that. Look, I… I know I’ve said some things. I’ve heard from time to time i can be somewhat critical and, you know, a little outspoken.

Sally: Who, you?

Chloe: It’s only because you have so much potential. And I want what’s best for you and for newman media. You had to fight to stay here. And I will be damned if I’m going to let you screw it all up now. And now you have nick newman himself singing your praises. I mean, he can’t seem to get enough of you.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Chloe: What? What were you gonna say?

Sally: Nothing.

Chloe: Okay.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Chloe: But you know whatever it is, you can tell me.

Sally: We really can trust each other?

Chloe: You need a friend? Look no further.

Sally: Okay. It’s about nick. But it has nothing to do with business.

Nick: When you asked me about sally before, I told you it was none of your business, yet here you are. You followed me here just to repeat your accusations?

Adam: Well, sometimes you have to ask the question more than once to get the truth, nick.

Nick: Your ex can do whatever the hell she wants, and that does include having a business dinner with her boss.

Adam: Mm. Well, the way you two were looking at each other, I highly doubt you were discussing newman media’s profit margins.

Nick: Just letting that imagination run wild, huh?

Adam: [ Sighs ] Listen, this is ridiculous. Why do you keep avoiding the question? Why don’t you just come clean, nick, that you and sally are sleeping together? And you — you just couldn’t wait to make your move, huh?

Nick: Jealousy is not a good look for you, adam. And I advise you to tread carefully.

Adam: Nick, she’s using you.

Nick: Yeah?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Nick: For what?

Adam: To get back at me. See, you’re the rebound guy. I broke her heart, and she went to the next newman in line. Now, you must know that, but you just decided to go along with it.

Nick: You don’t know what you’re talking about. If you think that’s what’s going on, then you don’t know me or sally very well.

Adam: Well, it’s a funny thing you haven’t denied that you’re sleeping together, so i guess that tells me everything that I need to know.

Summer: Ah. Mr. Abbott.

Kyle: Mrs. Abbott-to-be again. Happy vow renewal eve.

Summer: Same to you, my love. But there has got to be a better name for this.

Kyle: It is a bit of a mouthful.

Summer: Yeah, it really is. I was thinking about it on my drive home. Sorry I couldn’t leave the office with you, by the way. I got pulled into a last-minute meeting, and then I had a bunch of phone calls to catch up on —

Kyle: It’s fine. It’s fine. I want to hear all about your day later — because right now, you are needed in the bedroom.

Summer: Oh, you don’t say. Tell me more.

Kyle: I can’T. It’s a surprise.

Summer: Mm. Okay. [ Chuckles ]

Nate: I, uh, hoped that taking a walk…

[ Keys clatter ] …Would give us some time to cool off.

Elena: I’m certainly calmer now. But it hasn’t changed how I feel about what you did.

Nate: I guess it’s safe to assume you still think we need to spend some time apart.

Elena: Yeah. I think it’s for the best. I booked a room at the grand phoenix.

Nate: [ Scoffs ] For how long?

Elena: I don’t know.

Nate: I cannot believe you think moving out would be the solution to our conflict.

Elena: I didn’t say it was a solution. This is about getting some distance so that we can actually find one.

Nate: I still think it would benefit us if we stayed together and worked through this here in our home.

Elena: No. Considering how I feel… I can’t stay here with you. It would just make things worse than they already are. What happens to your body language

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Sally: Things between me and nick have taken a decidedly personal turn.

Chloe: Okay. Um, are we talking, like, fun flirtation or something more intimate?

Sally: The second thing.

Chloe: Oh. Okay, um…how intimate?

Sally: Very.

Chloe: Okay. Um…these things happen. You know, you have a couple drinks over dinner and you forget your boundaries and, you know, we all make mistakes.

Sally: Is it still a mistake if it happens twice?

Chloe: Twice. Okay. So, not like a drunken one-night stand? Okay.

Sally: Mm-hmm.

Chloe: I see.

Sally: Do you?

Chloe: Yeah. Um… yeah, I d– I — you know, I’m gonna need, like, a minute to process this. I just — I’m fine. I-I’m — I’m to– I’m totally fine. I…

Sally: Okay. Well, I would appreciate that because I could really use a friend right now.

Chloe: Yeah. What kind? Like, what kind of friend? Like, the kind that, you know, is, you know, really supportive? Or the kind that offers, like, a ton of opinions? Because I just need to know before I go into this so I don’t screw it up. So, like, how long has this been going on between you and nick?

Sally: It’s brand-new. And — and — and it’s not even something I was looking for and certainly was not expecting. It just was out of the blue. But, oh, my god, chloe, it has just been mind-blowing, like —

Chloe: Okay. Uh, you know, over-sharing. I…

Sally: Okay, look, I don’t know what it is, okay? We’re not over-analyzing it. We’re not putting a label on it. It’s just, all I know is that he’s honest and charming and

[Laughs] So funny. And he listens to what I have to say, and he respects my opinions. Oh, my god, and, chloe…

[ Chuckles ]

Chloe: No. Please don’T. Please don’T. Just don’T.

Sally: [ Sighs ] All I was gonna say that I’m genuinely happy when I’m with him.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] Look, nick is a really good guy. And he’s been your biggest champion lately. But I don’t think you’re doing yourself any favors getting involved with not only your boss, but adam’s brother.

Sally: I know, and it wasn’t something that I was looking for. It just happened.

Chloe: Happened. Yeah, I know. I-I get it. I get it. I… I know what it’s like to have a connection and then it just, you know, veers off into a completely unexpected direction. But, you know, as much as I want you to move on because it is the healthy and smart thing to do… you’re not 100% over adam, are you?

Sally: I’ll get there.

Chloe: Adam’s a lot, and it’s gonna take you a while to get him out of your system and…

[ Sighs ] Overlap? It can get really messy.

Sally: Yeah, I know. I’m aware. And nick knows exactly what I’m going through, okay? We have been very open with each other about it.

Chloe: Okay, that’s great. But I have to ask. Does adam know about nick?

Sally: Know for sure? No. But, I mean, he definitely suspects. He asked me about nick point blank.

Chloe: Okay, well, that’s not good.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: What did you tell him?

Sally: I refused to indulge him, and I shut him down. You saw me talking with him today. It was totally civil. And it was the same when nick and I crossed paths with him at dinner tonight with chelsea.

Chloe: [ Laughing ] Oh! That sounds like an evening from hell. I mean… wow, I have never been happier to have my husband and children waiting for me at home with our perfectly boring life.

Sally: Yeah. I know. Now that I’m finally saying it out loud, yeah, it does sound a bit —

Chloe: Dangerous?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: If adam has even the slightest hint of suspicion that you are hooking up with his brother, he’s going to find you and hound you for an answer. And if he finds out what’s really going on, we both know that he will not handle it gracefully.

Adam: Look, if you and sally are together, why don’t you just have the decency to tell me that, okay? Why are you so afraid to tell me the truth, nick?

Nick: I’m not afraid of anything. But it’s clear you are. You obviously regret ending things the way you did. But you coming here looking for a fight with me is not gonna change what happened. You need to let it go, adam. You got a lot going for you. You got that new job. There’s a lot of room for growth and recognition with jack at jabot. He really likes and respects you. Try and be happy there. But this? We’re finished.

Adam: Are you for real, nick? You think I’m just gonna crawl out of here with my tail between my legs? Not a chance — because I am just getting started.

Nate: I hate that things have come to this.

Elena: So do I.

Nate: But what I hate even more is that you cannot and will not see my plan from my perspective.

Elena: I see exactly what you’re doing. But more importantly, I see exactly who you’re becoming. Nate, you used to care about people so much that you spent all your free time volunteering at the clinic. But now it’s like you’re blinded by greed and ambition and believing that your opinion is the only one that matters. And I don’t recognize that man. It’s like you’ve — you’ve turned your back on medicine and the only thing you value is power and recognition over everything else, even your own family.

Nate: That is not true. Yes, I want to make my mark. Yes, I believe I can be the kind of leader chancellor-winters deserves. But I do not value power over the people in my life, not more than what I have with you.

Elena: I used to believe that.

Nate: Wow. You’re killing me talking like this.

Elena: It kills me to have to say it. I never thought we’d end up here. And I would do anything to help you, but you won’t even listen to me, so I don’t know how i can.

Nate: I don’t need you to save me. What I want… what I want is your love and support. The same thing I give to you is what I expect in return.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, but it seems like that’s too much to ask. So, after, uh, talking this out, I see the sense in what you’re saying.

Elena: You do?

Nate: Yeah. I think you’re right. This separation is for the best. – Bedtime!! – Bedtime.

Kyle: No peeking.

Summer: Hurry up. You’re driving me crazy.

Kyle: Ah. That’s the idea.

Summer: Mm. Mmm. Mmm! If that was the surprise, I am not complaining, but you didn’t need to go through all this fanfare.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: Okay.

Kyle: [ Laughs ]

Summer: Well, that felt surprising. Can I see it? Oh, it’s cute!

Kyle: Uh-huh.

Summer: It’s cute. It’s, uh — it’s very wearable, although I don’t know how much use I’m gonna get out of it, considering it’s fall now. But I promise I will wear it as much as I can, despite the strange looks that I’ll get.

Kyle: Uh-huh.

Summer: Who knows? Maybe I will start a trend — straw hats in autumn. What do you think?

Kyle: Oh, you take my breath away. But I can’t believe you just bought that.

[ Laughs ]

Summer: Oh, you think i bought that ridiculous cover story that you were, what, walking through the fenmore’s sales section and you saw this off-season straw hat and just thought it would look so good on me?

Kyle: Mm-hmm. You make everything look good.

Summer: No. This isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill straw hat, is it?

Kyle: No.

Summer: It’s a — it’s a sign.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: A clue?

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: What did my handsome husband do?

Kyle: You’ll never figure it out.

Summer: What, you… oh, you signed up harrison for those basket-weaving classes?

Kyle: Mm…think more romantic.

Summer: You want me to… fall in love… with this hat.

[ Both laugh ]

Kyle: I didn’t buy the hat on a whim, and the only straw baskets in your future will be filled with guava fruit because they grow all over where we’re headed.

Summer: We’re going somewhere?

Kyle: Uh-huh.

Summer: [ Gasps ] Oh, my god. We’re going away! Where we going?!

Kyle: To a place where the straw hat will fit right in with the tropical vibe. How does costa rica sound for a honeymoon?

Summer: Ahh! [ Laughs ] God! It sounds like the best honeymoon ever!

Kyle: Yeah!

Summer: [ Laughing ]

Adam: Well, thank you, nick, for the, uh, pep talk and the platitudes, but that’s not why I’m here. I want to know what is going on with the woman that I still love and my brother.

Nick: If sally wanted to talk about her personal life with you, she would have done that. But she obviously chose not to. She also made it clear that she doesn’t want to see that much of you. But you doing this little end around her and coming to me is just sad.

Adam: God, it is fascinating how you portray yourself as the outsider, nick, when you put yourself in the middle. See, this isn’t just about sally. It’s about you and what you are doing to me.

Nick: Oh, here we go. Cue the violins. Poor adam. Always the victim.

Adam: No, no, no. I prefer innocent bystander. Because you may not have intentionally done something to me, but you have to admit you took full advantage of my situation and you didn’t give a damn how I felt about it, nick.

Nick: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Adam: Really? Really? ‘Cause after years of showing no interest in the family business, you’re suddenly coo? And having no interest in sally, now she’s never too far from you, having meetings in the office over dinner, in her hotel suite. I mean, nick, there are thousands of other women in this town, and who is the one woman that you went for?

Nick: Not everything is about you.

Adam: Yeah, it’s just a crazy coincidence, right? And, hey, I should ignore it because I have a new job.

Nick: I get it that you’re frustrated, but I do not appreciate you coming in here and twisting my words and everything I’m doing and making it into this weird personal vendetta that simply doesn’t exist.

Adam: No, nick, this conversation isn’t over, okay?

Nick: No, this is not a conversation because you’re not listening. You walked through that door and you already had your mind made up.

Victoria: What the hell is going on here?

Sally: I really don’t want to talk about how adam would react to that news because there really is no news to react to, okay? Nick and I are…

Chloe: Work buddies?

Sally: Not a thing. Okay? And if you wouldn’t mind, i would really rather drop the subject because I have way too much on my mind already.

Chloe: Okay. Yeah, I — you know what? You’re right. We can just cross that bridge when we come to it. But I do think we should address the most important thing.

Sally: What’s that?

Chloe: What does your heart feel?

Sally: Look, as complex and confusing as my emotions are, i know I can’t go back to adam. I refuse to let him break my heart again.

Chloe: Great. But I wasn’t talking about adam. I was talking about nick. A dental tool is round for a reason.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Elena: I think I have everything I need for now.

Nate: It’s not like this is forever, right?

Elena: I should get going.

[ Sighs ] I love you, nate. I wish…

Nate: Yeah. Me too.

[ Door closes ]

Summer: I cannot believe you did this. I’m getting an actual honeymoon with my husband?

Kyle: Mm-hmm. You are going to love the — mnh, no, no, nope, I shouldn’T. I shouldn’t say anything.

Summer: No.

Kyle: No.

Summer: No. Come on. Tell me. I want to know what I am in for.

Kyle: Are you sure it won’t wreck the surprise?

Summer: The anticipation will only make the excitement last longer. Now, come on. Tell me about my honeymoon.

Kyle: Well, hold on to your hat ’cause I’m taking you away to paradise. And I’m not just talking about skies bluer than anything you could imagine or warm and refreshing water and food so good your taste buds will wonder why you’ve been depriving them for so long. There will be all of that and more. But at some point, while you’re wrapped in the sheets, napping in the sunshine in our luxurious room, you’ll wonder why we missed those scuba diving lessons and why we’ve so rarely danced underneath the millions of stars you can see from our private villa.

Summer: [ Chuckles ] Wow. You have painted such a vibrant picture, I can — I can practically feel the sand beneath my toes.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: Babe, we have a company to run. Are you sure that we can actually get away?

Kyle: Have a little faith. There will never be a perfect time. We’re the bosses. But we have executives who can oversee things while we’re gone. Marchetti will keep running smoothly.

Summer: Mm. You are very persuasive. But you know what? I think I need to get a better glimpse of what’s gonna happen while we’re away.

Kyle: How about I give you a preview of our honeymoon right now?

Summer: I think it’s always smart to be proactive.

Kyle: Well, I predict your favorite memory from our trip to costa rica would be a kiss that looks a little something like this.

Summer: Mmm.

Victoria: Are you looking for me?

Adam: I actually came to see nick…but I’m leaving now. I’m sure he will bring you and sally up to speed — because i would bet good money he’s going to see her yet again tonight. Till next time, brother.

[ Door slams ]

Victoria: What is that?

Nick: Just, uh, adam doing what he does best — looking for a fight.

Victoria: I was actually referring to his comment about sally. Do you care to elaborate?

Nick: It’s nothing for you to worry about. In fact, it’s nobody’s business.

Victoria: Oh, I disagree. You and adam just made it my business.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Elena: [ Gasps ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Cries ]

[ Stopper clinking ]

[ Bottle thuds ]

Nate: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs heavily ]

Victoria: You’ve become a very strong advocate of sally, more so than I would have expected.

Nick: I am fighting for her because she deserves a position, and I’m still convinced she’s gonna do great things for newman media.

Victoria: I have my reservations about whether or not she’s the best person for the job, but I trust your judgment, which is why I gave her a chance to prove herself. I have to admit, she defended herself admirably.

Nick: Then what’s the problem?

Victoria: Well, you know, i don’t need to know any more than I already do, but what matters to me is that, regardless of the truth, adam seems to think that there’s something going on between you and sally, and he’s not happy.

Nick: You picked up on that, too, huh?

Victoria: You know what? Don’t joke about this, nick. Adam’s gonna lash out. The only question is, how bad will it be?

Sally: I don’t get your concern about nick. Don’t I deserve a nice guy?

Chloe: Of course. I think I’ve gotten to know you pretty well. And when you feel things, you feel them deeply. And when someone sees you, it means everything. Okay, look, I think you’re making a gigantic deal out of nothing, okay? It is not like that with me and nick.

Chloe: Okay. So, what if he shows up at your place and he says, “this was just a thing, and it’s over”? You’d be okay with that?

Sally: Okay, well, I don’t think that that’s how it’s gonna happen, but if this continues and things don’t work out for either of us, then we just talk about it and we call things off.

Chloe: Okay. Yeah. I mean, you just go back to the way things were before they started, and, you know, you’re adults and it’s — it’s fine.

Sally: Mm-hmm. Exactly.

Chloe: You know I’m just looking out for you, right?

Sally: I appreciate that. But I am not gonna get my heart broken.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] You know that’s something that you can never really predict.

Sally: You’re right. I mean, how could I possibly know what the future holds for me when I can barely even understand the present? I just…need time. You know? I’ll figure things out.

[ Sighs ] My skin, but better.

Nick: Don’t worry. I can handle adam.

Victoria: Well, he’s not the only person that you have to worry about. What about our father? He’s gonna have a thing or two to say once he finds out that you’re romantically involved with a woman that he wants to fire.

Nick: It’s not that big a deal.

Victoria: Well, it’s probably gonna be a big deal to summer. How do you think she’ll feel when she finds out you’re seeing someone who is hell-bent on stealing her job? And don’t you dare say all’s well that ends well.

Nick: You’re getting way ahead of yourself, alright? And whatever is or isn’t happening is not for public consumption.

Victoria: Dream on. Everything has a way of coming out eventually, whether you want it to or not.

Nick: It’s my life.

Victoria: Fine. I won’t push. No more big sister commentary.

Nick: Thank you.

Victoria: And we’re gonna table all work talk until tomorrow. I’m exhausted. I just want this day to be over.

Nick: Yeah, it makes sense, with everything that’s going on with chelsea and johnny that you’d want to get out of here early.

Victoria: You want to walk me out?

Nick: Uh, I got some things i got to take care of before I can leave.

Victoria: Alright. Don’t have too much fun.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: And one more thing about sally.

Nick: Come on. I thought we were done with that.

Victoria: Before you take any further action, I’m asking you to consider what you’re doing very carefully. If this is some passive-aggressive attack against adam or you’re bored or you like playing with fire, just remember what you’re doing — it affects the company and the family. And that’s an absolute certainty.

[ Door closes ]

Chloe: We were about to leave. Let’s just stick to our plan. Adam, whatever it is, the answer is no.

Adam: Sally, sally, sally, I just want to talk.

Chloe: Did you not just hear what I said?

Sally: It’s okay, chloe. You can go.

Chloe: Okay, well, I’m not about to leave the two of you alone together.

Adam: Okay, well, fine. You can stay. I just — I just want a straight answer.

Sally: We have already been over this, adam.

Adam: Why — why is it so hard for you to just be honest with me? You know that this is eating away at me, and you know how i feel about you, so just tell me, please. I just need to hear the truth from you.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] Yes. Something happened between me and nick. I don’t know what it is, but whatever it is, you don’t get to have an opinion on it, okay? You and I broke up. I don’t owe you an explanation.

Summer: This is bliss.

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: Just the two of us. A quiet interlude before the wonderful mayhem of our vow renewal tomorrow.

[ Both laugh ]

Harrison: Daddy! I need you!

Kyle: Uh, we’re on our way, harrison!

Victoria: Hello.

Nate: Hey. You having dinner solo?

Victoria: Oh, I ordered to go. I just want to get home and put on my robe and have a little peace.

Nate: Uh, care to join me while you wait?

[ Clears throat ]

Victoria: You look like you’re not having the best night, either.

Nate: Yeah. I just, uh, needed to get out and clear my head.

Victoria: Does whatever is going on with you have to do with chancellor-winters?

Nate: It has everything to do with it.

Victoria: Oh, I see. Does that mean that you’re changing your mind about our arrangement?

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Kyle: What happened, kiddo? Was it a bad dream?

Summer: I’m gonna guess because I think I know what’s going on here. Did you have a really good dream? Like, the best kind, where everything you want happens and it all works out in the end? And then you were so happy you couldn’t fall back to sleep?

[ Laughs ]

Kyle: [ Laughs ]

Summer: I have those dreams, too. I bet it’s because of tomorrow. Are you super excited for tomorrow, too?

Harrison: I can’t wait.

Kyle: Mm. Neither can I.

Summer: I think it’s gonna be like your birthday and christmas and 4th of july and all of the best days wrapped into one and then dipped into chocolate.

Harrison: I love chocolate.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] It’s gonna be a great day for all of us.

Summer: We just need to do one thing.

Kyle: What’s that?

Summer: A group hug.

Kyle: Ooh.

Summer: [ Chuckles ] Here.

Kyle: Come here and give us a hug, buddy. Come here. Aw!

Summer: Ohh!

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: I’m a man of my word. Our arrangement stands.

Victoria: I’m happy to hear that.

[ Chuckles ]

Nate: Too bad elena wasn’T. She doesn’t understand my reasons, can’t see my point of view. It’s, uh, created some conflict between us.

Victoria: Well, I am sorry to hear that, but I have to say, i was a little surprised that you told her what your plan was in the first place.

Nate: I wish I hadn’T.

[ Clears throat ] But, uh, if you’re worried she’ll spill the beans, don’t be. She would never do that to me.

Victoria: You know, there will always be people who take issue with people like me. And like you and my dad, the ones who take bold and daring moves and are not afraid to see the big picture.

Nate: Mm.

Victoria: We don’t all have the vision, you know, and that’s fine.

Nate: I cannot tell you what a relief it is to talk to someone I don’t have to explain myself to.

Victoria: You know, what we do in the corporate world is just as important and valid as any other field. We create jobs. We — we pay salaries. People are clothed and they’re fed and they’re housed. Their children can go to college because of what we do. And that’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Nate: I’m not used to justifying my decisions.

Victoria: Don’t waste your time with that. Make your choices. Follow your path. Stick to your convictions. It’s the only way to not have regrets.

Adam: Well, I’m sure that was cleansing for you, seeing sally eviscerate me like that.

Chloe: You know, I don’t like seeing my friend get hurt. And, sorry, I’m not talking about you. I’m talking about sally. But I would like to make a suggestion.

Adam: Mm. I just love those.

Chloe: You did this to yourself. You pushed too hard. Your desperate pursuit made sally run in the opposite direction, and now she finally has room in her life for good things. So I — wait a minute. I guess I should really be thanking you, if I think about it. Wow. You know, well done. Keep up the good work.

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[ Chuckles ] You beat me here.

Nick: Yeah, I did.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Have a seat.

Sally: Thanks.

Nick: Really glad you said yes to this.

Sally: I always love having dinner with a colleague. Work’s really exciting right now, so there’s so much to discuss.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Adam: Hey there.

Chelsea: Oh. Hi.

Adam: How you doing? Listen, I’m actually glad that i into you.

Chelsea: Yeah?

Adam: I would like for you to reconsider my proposition. A little getaway with connor and me. Nothing major, just a weekend trip, and it doesn’t have to be an amusement park since that idea was clearly not working for you. And it’s not just about you. I think it would be good for the three of us. So, what do you say?

Victoria: We need to talk.

Billy: What’s wrong?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I went home to spend some time with johnny. I-I thought that we could just hang out, that he might need some reassurance or some comforting after the news we gave him, but he’s — he won’t even look at me. He won’t eat anything. He’s completely shutting me out.

Billy: I called him. I texted him. He’s not getting back to me at all.

Victoria: He’s holed up in his room, playing video games online with his friends. He’s got the door closed. I can hear him in there…

Billy: Well —

Victoria: …Acting like nothing’s happened.

Billy: Trying to distract himself.

Victoria: Yeah, I know that’s what he’s doing, billy. He’s furious with us, and this is his way of letting off steam. But this situation with chelsea is not gonna go anywhere. He’s gonna have to deal with it sooner or later.

Billy: Did you get anything out of him at all?

Victoria: No, of course not. Nothing new, except for the fact that he wishes that we hadn’t told him that chelsea’s his biological mom. He wants nothing to do with her. And, honestly, I feel the same way.

Billy: I don’t blame you.

Victoria: And get this — the woman had the nerve to barge into my office and imply that we’re not doing enough, and her helpful suggestion is that we all work together to nudge johnny into a relationship with her.

Billy: You got to be kidding. What is wrong with that woman?

Victoria: A lot is wrong with her. The whole episode was just insidious.

Billy: I talked to her, vick. I told her that he was very upset by the news and that he needed some space. I mean, I cannot believe that she went to you and kept pushing.

Victoria: Yeah, well, she did, and it was obnoxious. I had to threaten her practically to get her to leave.

Billy: I’m sorry that you had to go through that.

Victoria: I’m starting to think that this is only the beginning. I think we made a terrible mistake.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Diane: I hope it’s not a bad time.

Jack: No, the timing is great. I just poured myself a drink. Come on in.

Diane: Okay. I come bearing gifts. Well, actually, a gift, for harrison. He broke his favorite dump truck on our playdate and I found the exact same one and I thought i would get it into his hands as soon as possible.

Jack: Well, isn’t that nice? Harrison is already upstairs in his, uh, bedtime routine with the nanny, but I’ll make sure he gets this first thing in the morning and that he knows it’s from his dee dee.

Diane: Oh, well, thank you for that.

Jack: No sweat. For what it’s worth, he was in a very chipper mood when he said good night, so I think the worst of the broken truck trauma is behind us.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Well, that’s good.

Jack: Boy, you’ve been in a spending mood today. First the gift basket for phyllis and now this.

Diane: Could we please not talk about phyllis?

Jack: Okay. I didn’t mean to start anything, especially since phyllis has agreed to a cease-fire. Though I’m not sure it’s because of the basket, no matter how artfully arranged it was.

Diane: Well, who knows what motivates that woman? And I’ve — I’ve given up trying to figure it out.

Jack: I’m a little surprised to see you this stressed. I thought you had agreed to accept phyllis at her word that war behind her. I mean, what changed since then? Uh, everybody seemed so optimistic.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: [ Sighs ] Excuse me.

[ Sighs heavily ]

Jack: Okay, it’s obvious something is going on. Talk to me. What is it?

Diane: You’re right. I — I used the gift for harrison as an excuse to — to see you.

Jack: About what?

Diane: Well, maybe offer me some of that liquid courage, and I — I just might tell you.

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Billy: That really pisses me off. I mean, how could she mislead us on her intentions in that way?

Victoria: Seriously? This really surprises you, that a former professional con artist would lie to get what she wants?

Billy: I was fully convinced that the reason why she wanted us to tell johnny is that so he wouldn’t be blindsided.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I knew it, billy. I knew that chelsea was gonna want more. I knew it in my gut, and then that’s why I asked if we could just take things slowly, to just not rush into things. That’s what I wanted, but I went against my better instinct. I went with the program, and now here we are.

Billy: Okay, I think we need to remind ourselves why we went along with chelsea’s request in the first place, and that’s because there’s a lot of people in our inner circle that know the truth about johnny. And he is old enough to understand, and it’s better that it comes from us and not a random person in a situation that can’t be controlled by us. And maybe that’s why he’s upset — because he feels everyone around him knew and he didn’T.

Victoria: Right. I know. I know. I heard the argument from chelsea. I heard it already. And it was fine in theory, but this is reality. I mean, I wish that I had been more adamant about waiting. I wish that I had just…

[ Sighs ] Because we answered questions that johnny hadn’t even asked.

Billy: Not yet, and there might be a day that he’s going to want to know where his genes came from or the fact that connor is his brother and not just his cousin.

Victoria: Billy, he may. He might.

[ Sighs ] We asked our son if he wanted to know who his biological mother was, and he said no. What if he preferred to go through the rest of his life keeping that door permanently closed? Did we ever consider that possibility?

Billy: [ Sighs ] If you’re wondering if I’m questioning our decision, yeah, I am. But all we’re trying to do is save johnny from feeling like we’re hiding something from him. Or that he was unwanted or abandoned.

Victoria: Yes, but now, instead, he just feels confused and he feels vulnerable because we forced him to face something that he explicitly did not want to. And all of it because it’s what chelsea wanted.

Chelsea: Why don’t you and connor make it a father/son trip? I’m sure he’d enjoy spending quality time with you since you parked him at the ranch with his grandparents.

Adam: I didn’t park our son, chelsea. I see him every day.

Chelsea: It wasn’t a slam, adam. You needed space from victor. I get it.

Adam: Something really is wrong, isn’t it? I’m guessing that caffeine and sugar aren’t going to help. So…how about I buy you dinner and we can talk about it?

Chelsea: No, thanks. I’m not hungry. And I don’t feel like talking. I’ve been talking a lot — all day, actually — and it doesn’t seem like anyone cares what i have to say, so…

Adam: Okay. Well, then do it for me. I could use the company, and maybe some good food will perk up your appetite.

Chelsea: I doubt that.

Adam: I would consider it a favor. I’m tired of sitting at the bar, eating alone, tired of room service. Besides, connor has been hounding me about this new console, some virtual-reality thing.

Chelsea: Yeah, he’s been nagging me about that, too.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, I’m a little leery about him gaming so much. It could cut into his studying time.

Chelsea: Yeah, I mean, i guess we could make it work. We just have to set strict limits. But I’m inclined to say no because a distraction like that can be a slippery slope.

Adam: Well, whatever we do, i think it’s important to present a united front.

Chelsea: Agreed.

Adam: Okay, well, tell you what — how about you come out for a bite with me and we will stick to connor, our favorite subject, and we will not venture into anything else. Promise.

Chelsea: Okay. For the sake of our son, I will join you.

Nick: Well, I got to hand it to you, sally. You managed to win over the marketing team, all those people who were calling for your head after you missed that very important meeting. And I’m just dying to know how you did that.

Sally: Mm. Simple. I was candid and up-front. I called myself out, i apologized, I took full responsibility, and then i dazzled them with my brilliant ideas and my endless charm.

Nick: Well, I have no doubt about that.

Sally: I actually learned that from you. I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that being honest felt like a nel but you have been very up-front with me since the beginning. And it was very refreshing.

[ Chuckles ] So I figured I’d give it a whirl.

Nick: Well, you nailed it.

Sally: I did, didn’t I?

Nick: Mm-hmm.

Sally: It’s been my M.O. For so long to always be working an angle.

Nick: Well, now that that’s all behind you, what is your plan for success moving forward?

Sally: I would like to change my whole approach and actually learn from my past mistakes and not just let myself fall into the same trap again and again.

Nick: Give me some specifics.

Sally: I have a tendency to be a bit impulsive. I like to take on a new challenge without really thinking things through.

Nick: You do that often?

Sally: [ Chuckles ] When I am overcome with inspiration, I have a hard time holding back.

Nick: Whereas I tend to do the exact opposite — overthink things. Sometimes it’s best, though, just to dive in, learn as you go.

Sally: Well, I guess that’s why we make a good team. You do you, I do me, and in the end, we wind up inspiring each other.

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Sally: So, I hope I’m not venturing too far afield, but I’m curious about your past.

Nick: My professional past.

Sally: Well, yeah, since we agreed to keep this dinner strictly about business.

Nick: That’s right. We did.

Sally: Tell me about new hope. I know it was a passion project for you and you poured your heart and soul into that organization. You helped create something important and did some lasting good for the community.

Nick: Was there a question coming?

[ Both laugh ]

Sally: How has it been to leave that behind for the business world?

Nick: Uh, you know, the work we do at new hope is very special. I’m proud of what we built. When I went back to newman, i left it in very capable hands. But I’m still on the board, so it’s not like I walked away forever.

Sally: Understood.

Nick: Very happy where I am right now. I needed a change.

Sally: Well, I’m glad to hear that. I hope you’re not overworking yourself, though.

Nick: No. Coming back to newman was, uh… invigorating. And no one is more surprised than I am.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: You should know you needn’t bring gifts for harrison or fabricate some reason for talking to me.

Diane: Thank you for saying that. I’m still so focused on getting back into people’s good graces, I feel like I’m walking on eggshells half the time.

Jack: Okay, tell me what’s got you so wound up.

Diane: I need to know something, jack, and I need you to be honest with me. Have you abandoned the war against me, too?

Jack: Aren’t we past this?

Diane: No, no, not completely. I need to hear you say it, that — that you believe that I’ve worked hard to make amends for my mistakes, that — that I’ve changed, that — that you forgive me.

Jack: I am willing to say that I can forget the past and start a new beginning with a clean slate. And I’d like to think that would be enough.

Diane: [ Sighs ] But is it really a clean slate? You know, hit zero and reset, a — a total start-over?

Jack: The answer is yes.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Unless what I overheard phyllis say is true, that there is something about your life in los angeles that could be your undoing.

Billy: I think it’s a waste of energy blaming chelsea. Our priority right now should be taking care of, johnny.

Victoria: Well, it’s easier to blame her or even blame myself for agreeing to it than it is to watch him suffer. I hate it.

Billy: I know. It’s the worst feeling in the world.

Victoria: I want to make it better for him, but I — I have no idea how.

Billy: Well, we’ll figure it out together. We’ll figure out a way to ease his pain.

Victoria: I think there’s a part of johnny that’s scared. I mean, the fact that we presented this to him without any warning, he thinks it’s for another reason. I know he’s not going to come out and say that he’s frightened, but I know him. He is.

Billy: Then if he’s scared that things are going to change, that his world is going to change, then we do everything we can to prove to him that it won’T. He is our son, vick. No matter what we tell him about chelsea, that’ll never change.

Victoria: I’ve told him that. And I’m going to keep telling him that. But how do I make him believe it? Not just know it and believe it, but how do I make him feel it?

Billy: I’m going to reach out to him and we’re going to hang out and we’re either going to talk about it or we’re going to not talk about it. We’ll do whatever he wants. And maybe it’s time that we have some family counseling, the three of us. Look, we can’t unring this bell.

Victoria: If only that were possible. But you’re right. We just have to keep the lines of communication open.

Billy: In the spirit of that, there is something that I should share with you.

Nick: Thank you. So, are you a chocoholic?

Sally: Yes. But not to the exclusion of anything else on this menu. The desserts here are fabulous.

Nick: Yes, they are.

Sally: You pick something, and I will just steal a bite.

Nick: Bread pudding with the bourbon sauce, two spoons, no stealing.

Sally: Perfect. Alright. My turn to ask you a question.

Sally: You just did, about my dessert preference. Sorry, but you have reached your question limit for the evening.

Nick: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: I’m kidding. Ask me anything. I am an open book.

Nick: But only about your career — because we are keeping this professional.

Sally: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Adam: Good evening.

Sally: Hello.

Nick: Adam. Chelsea.

Chelsea: Hi.

Adam: Well, enjoy your evening.

Sally: I don’t care what’s been said. He definitely knows.

Nick: Yeah.

Sally: Or at least suspects.

Nick: Let’s get out of here then. Let’s go get dessert somewhere else. That gelato place down the street’s really good.

Sally: And miss the bread pudding? Not on your life. Announcer: Type 2 diabetes?

Nick: Look, if this is uncomfortable for you with adam over there having dinner, let’s just get out of here.

Sally: I mean, just when i convince myself it isn’T… it is. Which is stupid because I’ve moved on.

Nick: You sure about that?

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Maybe I should try that forthright honesty I’ve been so eager to practice.

Nick: Yeah, let’s see what you got. Go for it.

Sally: I have made it clear to adam that he and I are through, that I’m focused on my work, that he hurt me, and that there is no way forward for us.

Nick: I know you told him that. And you told yourself that, too.

Sally: And yet it… this — it’s just complicated and confusing.

Nick: I mean, we better be careful. We’re getting very close to talking about non-business stuff.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: Sally’s not wasting any time cozying up to the boss.

Chelsea: Whatever.

Adam: You just passed up an opportunity to take a dig at sally.

Chelsea: So?

Adam: Okay, this is not just a mood. Something is seriously wrong. What is going on, chelsea?

Chelsea: Okay, you promised we would only talk about connor.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Fine. Well, then let me try to raise your spirits by reminding you what an amazing kid he is. We both have screwed up, but he is the one thing that we have done right. And you were a hell of a mom, chelsea. I hope you hear that and you believe it because it’s true.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] I wish I could believe that. It feels like there’s a lot of things right with connor and I’m doing everything wrong with johnny.

Adam: Why are you bringing up johnny?

Chelsea: Earlier today, billy and victoria had a conversation with him. They told johnny I’m his biological mother.

Billy: I think you should know chelsea came by with a gift for johnny.

Victoria: She wants to buy her way in his life now?

Billy: I told her it was inappropriate and that now was not the right time.

Victoria: She thinks she’s gonna badger us into submission? Is that her plan?

Billy: Look, I get it. I know you’re upset. I was, too. But when I thought about it, I think maybe this is chelsea’s idea of an offering.

Victoria: What do you mean?

Billy: The gift. It’s a blanket. A baby blanket she had while she was pregnant with johnny.

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] She’s held onto it all these years, and now she just wants to force it on him?

Billy: Maybe she was trying to find a way to show him that he was always loved and that the decision to give up her parental rights wasn’t easy. But she did it because she knew it was best for him.

Victoria: This isn’t about chelsea and what she wants or needs, billy.

Billy: I understand that, but it’s still — she wants to let him know that he was always loved. It’s a positive message, isn’t it?

Victoria: No, I warned her not to use any subtle attempts to influence johnny. She won’t listen to me. Where do we draw the line? There it is, even from you — the lack of trust, the wondering if I’m hiding something, all because of some snarky remark from phyllis. No, I-I thought we put this subject to rest, but apparently not.

[ Glass thuds ] Will I ever get past all these doubts and suspicions?

Jack: I’d say that depends on you.

Diane: I have done everything that I can think of to prove that my intentions are good, that I — that I came back to genoa city for all the right reasons. But having to constantly defend myself about these — these never-ending innuendoes and accusations, it’s exhausting. I mean, I can’t go anywhere in this town without running into someone who wishes I’d stayed dead.

Jack: Diane, you have earned that reaction. You came back to a town where you made more than your fair share of enemies. You’re could have stayed in L.A.

Diane: No, I couldn’T. I had to come back because this is where kyle and harrison are. And you. The only people whose opinions of me I care about. The only ones who I thought accepted me. I mean, is — is there another shoe that could drop? I mean, I-I certainly don’t think so. But I live in fear that one of those enemies is going to find something that’s going to change the way that you and kyle see me, wh-whether or not it’s — it’s even true.

[ Exhales sharply ] I guess i just didn’t realize how, uh — how hard it would be to redeem myself, how long this battle would take.

[ Crying ]

Jack: I can see this has been tough on you. My advice? Take the clean slate kyle and i have offered you. Let that fortify you from here on.

Diane: Thank you. It means a lot. I appreciate you so much. You have the least reasons of anyone to make me feel worthy, believed, safe. And yet you do.

Jack: I’m glad that’s so.

Diane: Me too. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

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Jack: When you asked for a reset, I was agreeing to a peaceful co-existence as kyle’s parents, as harrison’s grandparents, the two of us working together.

Diane: That’s all been wonderful, but —

Jack: It has. It has. I absolutely agree. But anything more than that, I… I just don’t want you misinterpreting my friendship for something else entirely.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Billy: I am fine with setting limits, as long as we don’t give up on johnny accepting chelsea because I don’t think that’s the right thing to do.

Victoria: I’m not giving up. I made it very clear from the beginning that johnny gets to decide, and he’s made his — he’s made his wishes very clear.

Billy: Look, vick, I’m not talking about putting the two of them in a room and letting them hash it out. He’s a 13-year-old kid. He’s processing a ton of feelings right now, but they might change, okay? It’s been known to happen.

Victoria: You know, I also made it very clear to you and chelsea that johnny is the one that drives any future relationship.

Billy: What —

Victoria: And she — she agreed to the ground rules, and now she’s the one overstepping. She is the one who’s taking it too far, too much, too soon. And I thought that you and i were in agreement on this!

Billy: We are.

Victoria: Chelsea changed our lives for the good when she stepped aside as johnny’s mother, and I will always be grateful to her for that. But she doesn’t get to decide this, and she sure as hell doesn’t get to force a relationship on our son that he doesn’t want!

Adam: Why would billy and victoria decide to tell johnny that?

Chelsea: Because I persuaded them to.

Adam: But why? And why now?

Chelsea: I didn’t want him finding out down the line that his biological mom lived in the same town and everybody knew about it except him.

Adam: I can’t — I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this. This is huge. And it affects connor, too. I mean, how could you not warn me about this?

Chelsea: I didn’t know if they’d even go through with it, adam, okay? I wanted to see how it would all pan out before I came to you. And don’t worry. I didn’t talk to connor about it. I wouldn’t do that without conferring with you first.

Adam: Well, thank you for that, at least.

Chelsea: Also, I promised billy and victoria I wouldn’t tell anybody until they saw how johnny reacted.

Adam: And?

Chelsea: It seems he’s upset. He doesn’t want me in his life. At all.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Nick: Alright, you want to talk about you and me or adam?

Sally: No. Shoptalk only. Nothing about the rest. At least, not tonight. Not now. Is that okay?

Nick: Yeah, of course. We’ll do whatever you want.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: I realize how big this is for you. I had no idea that you were dealing with this. It must bring up a lot of stuff that you’ve kept buried for a long time. And I know what it took to bring johnny into this world because i was there. I know how scared you were. And how brave. Yeah, it was a complicated time. But I also know that you wanted to do what’s best for johnny. And that’s why you made the hard decision that you did.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Adam: I respected you for it then. But I also understand it’s not a choice that you make just once. You have to live with it for the rest of your life.

Chelsea: Adam, I’m not a bad person. I want to do the right thing. But it’s like I always make the wrong choice or — or — or love the wrong person or — or go down the wrong path. It’s like I’m — I’m searching for these answers, and I’ve convinced myself that I’ve found them, and then ultimately i realize that I haven’T. And I’m starting to think i never will.

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Adam: I really wish you would stop being so hard on yourself. You know, maybe you do need a fresh start somewhere away from genoa city. I mean, we both know how toxic that this place can be.

Chelsea: What about connor?

Adam: We can work something out when it comes to him.

Chelsea: What does that even mean?

Adam: I’m not gonna let you take our son away, chelsea. I’m — I’m never gonna do that. But we could come up with an arrangement. Okay, I want you to hear me when I say this. Connor needs you to be strong, healthy, and happy. You claim that you can’t find answers, but maybe you can’t find them here.

Chelsea: I can’t leave town, adam. I finally have the opportunity to potentially spend some time with johnny. You know? He just found out who I am.

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Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Look at you, showing up to work with a big basket for your bosses. It may look like you’re trying to get special treatment.

Jack: Wow. Beautiful basket. Are you giving or receiving?

Phyllis: Everybody knows that diane is a taker, not a giver.

Diane: I’m giving. Since we’ve decided to turn over a new leaf, I thought i would extend an olive branch in the form of pastries.

Phyllis: Sugary sweet.

Diane: [ Laughs ] I realize it’s not the most subtle peace offering. I didn’t realize how big it was when I ordered it. But, um, phyllis, you probably shouldn’t eat all of that by yourself. But you can look at the size as a symbol of my determination to win back your trust and forgiveness.

Phyllis: Your timing is impeccable, isn’t it? You just showed up with this huge, unmissable basket right as jack was coming out of his office. Yeah, that’s not subtle at all.

[ Chuckles ]

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Allie: What?

Noah: Nothing.

Allie: Am I drooling or something?

Noah: No, you’re just beautiful first thing in the morning.

Allie: [ Sighs ] I can’T. I, um — I have to get to the lab.

Noah: Come on. You could be a little late, right?

Allie: No, I can’T. I have to be on time today since I took yesterday afternoon off to help plan for summer and kyle’s party. Why didn’t you tell me what time it was, huh?

Noah: Guess I wasn’t in a rush to let you go.

Billy: Hey. I’m sorry. It, uh, took longer at the park than I intended.

Lily: Hey. No, it’s fine. Are you okay?

Billy: Just harder than I — than I expected. Um…what did I miss?

Lily: Um…uh, well, we, um — we met with audra. And she was amazing. We all agreed that jill made the right choice, having her guide us through the ipo process.

Billy: Good.

Lily: So, she, um, sent over preliminary numbers, which was very fast, I think because we had the books together for the merger. I think that helped streamline the process.

Billy: Okay, great. That all sounds — that all sounds good.

Lily: Yeah, and devon said that he was worried that, you know, maybe your heart’s not in it.

Billy: Well, I hope you told him that that wasn’t true.

Lily: I did. I did. I didn’t say anything about johnny. I didn’t think it was my place. And, honestly, by the look on your face, I’m really concerned with how things went. Tell me what happened.

Nate: Is now a good time?

Victoria: Yes. Of course. I’m sorry. Come in. Have a seat. Give me the update.

[ Door closes ]

Nate: Our strategy’s working. I’m on the inside, playing the secondary role my family thinks I should have played all along. As a result, everything’s going smoothly.

Victoria: You’re sure nobody suspects anything?

Nate: Positive. All it took was a complete absence of an opinion on my part. (Kid) why aren’t there any buildings out there?

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Nate: As I mentioned on the phone, the decision’s official. Chancellor-winters is moving ahead with the public offering. And we met with an ipo advisor that jill sent in. Her name is audra charles.

Victoria: That name doesn’t ring a bell.

Nate: Everyone thought she was impressive. And she thinks chancellor-winters is in a perfect place to pull off an offering.

Victoria: You know, it’s risky bringing in an outsider. You’re putting a lot in her hands.

Nate: Well, she did her homework on the company and its principals. She hit the ground running, and her presentation hit all the major points. I was thoroughly impressed.

Victoria: Well, I would just say, keep your eyes open. You’re trusting this woman not only with chancellor-winters’ future, but yours and now mine.

Nate: Don’t worry. I’m not going to let our plans be derailed by her or anyone else.

Victoria: Are you sure that this is what you really want to do, that this is the right move for you?

Nate: Why do you ask that? You think I’m not up to running chancellor-winters?

Allie: Last night was fantastic.

Noah: Yeah, it was.

Allie: Okay, I’m not just talking about that.

[ Both laugh ] I’m also talking about the party.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah. It started a little rough, but I’m glad we can bring all of our friends and family together to celebrate.

Allie: At your club.

Noah: I know. You know, I’m really glad we didn’t have to put the event description on the invites.

Allie: [ Laughs ]

Noah: That would have been a tough one. You know, glam club’s soft launch/non-bachelor/bachelorette summer/kyle pre-vow renewal party, something.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah. That’s a little bit of a word salad.

[ Both laugh ] But I think the evening ended up flowing really organically, and kyle and summer seemed to love it. Also, baby, what a meaningful way it was for you to debut your club. I am so blown away by your vision, by your ambition, and by the ways that you showed your family how much they mean to you.

Noah: Yeah, I’m really happy you were there. You, uh… you mean a lot to me.

Allie: Okay. Okay. You — you are not playing fair. I have to go.

Noah: Okay, but coffee on your break. I don’t want to wait all day to see you again.

Allie: I have to get to jabot.

Noah: [ Breathes deeply ]

Diane: There’s nothing subtle about this situation. We both almost lost our jobs, jobs that we cannot and should not take for granted. We’ve been given an incredible opportunity not only to excel professionally, but to do so surrounded by the people that we love the most.

Phyllis: Okay. I almost lost my job because of your emotional outburst, alright? Let’s not get it twisted. And you walked in here on edge, and I was the recipient of your fury. By the way, what was that about? You had just seen victor. Did he tell you that nicki’s in L.A.? Oh, are you — are you worried that she’s going to uncover some secret about you?

Jack: Wait, what are you talking about? Is this something I should know about?

Phyllis: No, no, no! I mean, I’m just making friendly conversation. I mean, that’s what this basket’s about, right? Being friends. And I think that last night — I think that we came closer to achieving that goal.

Diane: Oh, oh, absolutely.

Phyllis: Absolutely, abso– hey, why did you leave so early? I was looking for you, and I saw you slip out. You acted like you didn’t want anyone to notice.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Billy: Johnny was rattled. He was angry, and he was hurt. I mean, he didn’t ask to know who his biological mom was, and now he’s thinking everyone around him knew this whole time and he didn’T. And I don’t blame him. I would be upset, as well.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, look, that was always going to be a consequence of telling him no matter when you did it. And I get why you chose to do it now, although I do kind of feel like it had to do more with the adults in his life than what he was going through. So I’m sure it was scary for him trying to process all that information out of the blue.

Billy: He’s my little kid. He’s just my boy. And he’s been through so much. And now I feel like I — I don’t know — I didn’t — maybe i didn’t make the right decision. Maybe I was too easily convinced by chelsea that this was the right thing to do. You know, when I told her that victoria and I were about to talk to johnny, she immediately jumped to inserting herself into his life, like this was step one in the bigger plan for the two of them.

Lily: What do you mean, exactly?

Billy: I think maybe she’s trying to figure out a way to be his mom. I get bladder leaks.

Lily: You think chelsea is trying to be johnny’s mom?

Billy: She didn’t say that outright. But I don’t know. There’s something about the way that she reacted when I told her that victoria and I had had the conversation with johnny. She immediately jumped into inserting herself into his life. She wanted to see him. She wanted to be there for him, support him in this situation. And I just think it’s completely inappropriate. She’s not his parent.

Lily: Yeah, no, I’m with you. I agree.

Billy: You know, victoria warned that this could happen — you know, chelsea could keep pushing. And I — I should have listened to her. But to be honest, there was a part of me that felt for chelsea, you know? She’s been in a bad place, and she’s right — johnny was going to find out about his biological mother at a certain point. And her arrangement made sense. But right now, I did not account for the amount of pain that it was gonna cause right in this moment, especially if chelsea keeps pushing.

Lily: Well, I mean, look, you could be jumping ahead, you know? I mean, this just happened a few hours ago. She could think about it and, you know, back off.

Billy: There’s a benefit to knowing who your biological parent is, but right now the only thing I can think about is the amount of pain that my son is in. And all I want to do is stop it.

Lily: Trust me. I know how hard this is. You know, I remember when i found out that malcolm was my biological father, and I felt the same. I was really hurt, and I was really angry. But at the end of the day, i always felt like neil was my dad. That never went away. And I know that, you know, I was a bit older than johnny was when he found out, but I think no matter what age you are, it’s a really confusing time.

Billy: My priority is protecting johnny at all costs.

Summer: I don’t know how we slept in that late.

Kyle: I guess the surprise party really wore us out.

Summer: And it has been one surprise after another for me lately. A few days ago, I didn’t even know that there was going to be a vow renewal ceremony, much less a bachelor/bachelorette party.

Kyle: Hey. Non-bachelor/bachelorette. You forgot you’re already married.

Kyle: And you better not ever forget it.

Kyle: Mm. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.

Summer: Husband and wife forever.

Kyle: Remind to thank noah for last night.

Noah: You are quite welcome, sir.

Kyle: Hey. Your club did not disappoint.

Summer: It is going to be a huge success.

Noah: Okay, well, you might be a little biased.

Summer: I might be, but i also have a knack for predicting these things.

Allie: And I keep telling him the same thing.

Noah: Again, biased. But I will give myself some credit for trying out my club on something equally successful — your marriage.

Summer: We are so excited to renew our vows.

Kyle: Mmm.

Victoria: I am not backing out of our deal. I value your instincts and your ideas, and I think that chancellor-winters will flourish& under your leadership. However, this is a tricky endeavor that we’re venturing into, and if we do not do it right, there could be possible legal ramifications for both of us.

Nate: I can handle things on my end. I’ve taken all the necessary steps to be prepared to sell my shares to newman. And I’m sure you’ve taken all the steps, as well. Which makes me think that’s not what’s really on your mind. What is it that has you second-guessing now?

Victoria: I want to be certain that you’re willing to go the distance. You know, you’re risking the wrath of your family when they find out that you’ve betrayed them.

Nate: Betrayed them? What I’m doing is going to lead chancellor-winters to the next level of success. My family has continually told me that I need to prove myself. So I’m going to do just that. I’m setting the stage for them to witness my leadership and vision, as well as participate in the direction of the company moving forward. I am going to introduce a new way of doing things that will include and value us all. How can that possibly be betrayal?

Jack: I was actually wondering where you went last night, as well.

Diane: Phyllis has to turn every little thing into some big mystery. I did not sneak out. I was tired. It was a young person’s party. I’d had a long day. So I went home and I went to bed.

Phyllis: Oh, the old and tired defense.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: [ Sighs ] You know, i am — I am trying so hard to bury the hatchet with you. So, let me just ask. What can I do to finally change your mind about me?

Phyllis: Um…okay. Uh…what? Oh. What can you do? Let me see. Well, the basket’s not gonna cut it. Um…what can you do? There’s absolutely nothing you can do to change my mind about you. -Fixed. -That’s my son.

Jack: Come on, phyllis. Give a little. You two cannot stay on this roller coaster of mutual destruction.

Phyllis: You didn’t let me finish. I have more to say!

Jack: Okay.

Phyllis: I have to finish. First of all, the basket’s tacky, okay? Um, but our constant fighting almost cost me my job here, a job that I love. And if I’m to be very honest, I, too, am so tired of this. I am so tired. But not because of the party last night. That was fun. I’m just tired of our constant battling.

Diane: I find that hard to believe because it seems like you enjoy it.

Phyllis: Oh, really?

Diane: Mm.

Phyllis: Well, maybe I come off aggressive sometimes.

Diane: Oh! And self-aware! Once a decade. Look at that.

Phyllis: Well, this feuding, if that’s what you’d rather call it — all of this feuding is just exhausting me. And it’s a burden I can’t carry anymore. And I figure if kyle and jack can move on from your manipulation and your lies and your betrayal, then I can maybe do it, too. I mean, they are flesh and blood.

Jack: Keep going. You’re doing great.

Phyllis: And I’m willing to do something. Listen, you’re never, ever, ever gonna convince me you’ve changed. You know why? Because I have to convince myself. I have to do that for me. And I am willing to meet you halfway, so…

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Let’s figure out a way to make this work, diane. Okay?

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Allie: I only have a few minutes before I have to get back to work.

Noah: And that is why i ordered ahead.

Allie: It’s perfect.

Noah: Yeah, well, you take your coffee black, so it’s pretty easy to remember.

Allie: Still. Points.

Noah: I didn’t think I could be this happy with anyone.

Allie: Same.

Noah: In the past, for me at least, there’s always been ups and downs and constant questioning how the other person feels, having to fight for love, appreciation.

Allie: Wait. Are you trying to say that we’re too easy?

Diane: I appreciate you making the effort.

Phyllis: Well, I appreciate your gesture. Hey, why don’t you take this home?

Kyle: Everything okay here?

Jack: Yeah, actually, it is. Yes.

Summer: Mom, can I talk to you for a moment?

Phyllis: Sure.

Summer: Jack, do you mind if we use your office?

Jack: Absolutely. Please.

Phyllis: Hey, I was doing my best to be civil out there. I was doing my best. Come on. I mean, if you don’t approve of what I was doing, then you’re gonna have to trade me in for another mom.

Summer: Thank you. I could tell that you were really trying, and that means so much to me.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Yesterday was a wake-up call. It was crazy. I can’t keep on feeling this way.

[ Voice breaking ] I can’t keep on doing it, summer, especially when you and jack and kyle have all moved on. I mean, you’ve forgiven diane. I don’t trust her, and I can’t be convinced that she’s changed. But I can’t harbor all of this hatred. You know what I mean? So, honestly, hey, if I’m wrong, then great for our family. But if I am right — and I know this from personal experience — secrets have a way of coming out. And I won’t have to do one damn thing to make that happen.

Audra: Victoria newman?

Victoria: Yes. Have we met?

Audra: Not in person, but I’m a huge fan. Audra charles.

Victoria: Nice to meet you.

Audra: I’m sorry if I’m being a little forward, but if you follow the business news and/or things happening in genoa city, then you know all about you. I happen to be tracking both because I’m in town doing some consulting for chancellor-winters.

Victoria: Welcome.

Audra: You know, I’ve been reading about newman enterprises’ latest acquisitions, and in my humble opinion, the company seems to be heading in a bigger and better direction with you at the helm.

Billy: This all looks good. I will send it out immediately.

Chelsea: Hey. Uh, sorry for interrupting. Do you have a minute?

Billy: I, um —

Lily: I’ll, um — I’ll give you two some privacy.

Lily: No. It’s okay. Stay. I just wanted to thank billy again for everything. I, um — I really appreciate you being in my corner and going to bat for me with victoria.

Billy: Look, chelsea, your reasoning for telling johnny — it made a lot of sense, right? I mean, he deserves to know the truth. He’s going to find out about his biological mother at a certain point. But right now, I have to tell you, I am definitely second-guessing my decision to tell him.

Chelsea: Billy, it’s a great thing he heard the news from you and victoria as opposed to someone else. And I’m really hoping going forward we can just go in a positive direction. I want you to know I’ve thought long and hard about what you said, that johnny is not ready to have me participate in his life. I heard you, and I’m not gonna try to force anything. But I was hoping you would give him something for me. I bought this when I was pregnant with johnny. And even after I gave him up, I kept it. I’m not even sure why. Maybe — maybe it was for a moment like this.

Billy: I think it’s a little too soon for that, chelsea.

Chelsea: Well, you know, i let connor play with it when he was a baby, but it never really felt right because it was always johnny’s blanket. And I’m hoping I can help him ease into a place of acceptance. And I feel like a gift like this could show him that I never stopped thinking about him. Billy, I do not intend to be a threat to you or victoria or johnny. I just want to be another person in his life that cares about him. And I want him to know that. Want your clothes to smell freshly

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Lily: May I see the blanket?

Chelsea: Oh, yeah.

Lily: Thanks.

Billy: Look, I can appreciate this, and I know that your heart is in the right place. I just find it inappropriate. This will always be johnny’s decision, and he will make this decision on his own time. And if we keep pushing him, well, he could shut down from all of us, and that would not be good. We are adults. We have had years to process the choices that we have made. My son is now dealing with this for the last few hours, and it is something that he didn’t ask to be a part of.

Chelsea: I’m — I’m sorry you see it that way.

Billy: Look, chelsea, I don’t want to be harsh. I really don’T. But you’re overstepping. So, no more gifts, no more anything unrequested. Again, this will be johnny’s decision, and I will support him no matter what. If he decides to reach out to you as his biological mother or as connor as his brother, again, that will be his choice. But until he decides to do that, you need to back off.

Lily: Look, chelsea, this is difficult for everyone, but honestly, it’s even harder for johnny. He has no idea how to even fathom the adult decision making that’s going on around him. But I know that in time, you’ll find your way through this.

Victoria: I happen to be friendly with devon and lily over at chancellor-winters. What kind of consulting are you doing for them?

Audra: Due to confidentiality, I can’t disclose the nature of my work.

Victoria: Oh, right, of course. I’m — I’m sorry.

Audra: I mean, I can say that this assignment should keep me in town for a while, so I would love to get together some time, perhaps over lunch. I have every intention of getting to know all the players in town.

Jack: Looks like we all had the same idea for lunch.

Kyle: Ah! We should have texted you. Could have saved you the trip.

Diane: But I never mind a few extra minutes with my favorite guys.

Kyle: I was just telling mom how much summer and I appreciate her efforts to mend fences with phyllis.

Jack: And phyllis does get some credit for meeting you, well, almost halfway.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Hey, it turns out people actually can change.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Kyle: Uh, excuse me for a moment.

Diane: Jack, I want to thank you for always being able to see things with an objective viewpoint. Maybe things are different with phyllis this time. Maybe all we needed was some perspective. Between kyle’s amazing party and the threat of being fired, maybe things just came into focus.

Kyle: I forgot about a meeting summer and I scheduled. I have to get back.

Diane: Oh, no problem. I’ll bring your food to the office.

Kyle: Thanks. See you later.

Jack: Listen, I’m kind of curious about something. I didn’t bring it up with kyle here. Um, phyllis mentioned something about nikki discovering things in L.A. Is there something you haven’t told us? Who says you have to spend more on skincare

Diane: You know the newmans are not my biggest fans. Victor mentioned that nikki was in L.A., And then he implied that there could be some bad news coming my way. But I honestly can’t imagine what her trip has to do with me.

Jack: One of victor’s favorite pastimes is unsettling people with vaguely ominous threats. I’ve been on the receiving end of a few of those, as well as some that are not so vague.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Look, kyle said that nikki is in L.A. To buy a custom dress for summer from the forresters.

Diane: Oh. Well, then that makes perfect sense. I mean, I have said over and over again that there is nothing anyone can discover about my time in L.A. That could undercut or contradict anything I’ve said since I came back to town. Anyway, I am just going to enjoy what happened with phyllis today and hope that we have put the war behind us.

Jack: I hope so, too. It has exhausted me almost as much as it has exhausted you.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, we’re too easy.

Allie: You’re doubling down?

Noah: Easy in the best ways.

Allie: No. Nope. Try again.

Noah: Look, I just mean that we don’t have to try. We’re comfortable with each other. It’s special.

Allie: Okay, that’s a little better.

Noah: I can just be myself around you. I’m not constantly worried about when the other shoe is gonna drop. I hope you feel the same way.

Allie: I do.

Noah: I want more days and nights like we had yesterday at the club.

Allie: Well, maybe you could throw an after party for kyle and summer’s ceremony.

Noah: Yeah, that’s a good idea. You know, this would be the second wedding that you and i have gone together.

Allie: Yeah, but we weren’t together then.

Noah: Yeah, but I knew it would happened eventually.

Allie: Oh, really? That’s a little overconfident, considering that we had, uh, just met that day.

Noah: Okay, well, I was hoping it would happen. And all this time, who knew I was waiting for you?

Allie: [ Sighs ] I don’t want to go, but I have to get back to work.

Noah: [ Sighs heavily ]

Allie: I promise I’ll see you later.

Noah: Okay.

Chelsea: Hey.

Victoria: Now is not a great time.

Chelsea: Victoria, I wanted to thank you for speaking with johnny earlier. Billy told me it didn’t go as smoothly as you’d hoped.

Victoria: It went exactly the way that I worried it would.

Chelsea: I’m sorry. I know this is hard on you and billy — and especially johnny.

Victoria: Yes, it is.

Chelsea: I still believe once the shock wears off, there is a future where johnny will want me in his life. If we all work together, maybe we can slowly nudge him in that direction.

Nate: Hey.

Elena: Hi.

Nate: How was your day?

Elena: Still working. Just reviewing charts, but I can finish them upstairs.

Nate: Hey, hold on. Hold on. It’s pretty clear you’re trying to avoid me.

Elena: I mean, after the last few days, I think that’s the best course of action.

Nate: Because you won’t talk to me unless I fall in line with your advice.

Elena: Nate, if I say something, it turns into a fight. If I don’t say anything, it turns into a fight. So I can’t have an opinion, and I can’t stay quiet. So, what do you want me to do?

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Nate: All I’ve ever asked you to do was to try to understand where I’m coming from and why i feel like I have to do this.

Elena: But you don’t have to do anything. You are making a very specific choice when there are plenty of other options. You could just leave the company. Or you could slow down and actually learn the ropes. But instead, you are choosing to hurt the people who are supposed to mean the most to you.

Nate: The people who are supposed to me the most to me have no problem overlooking me or belittling me.

Elena: [ Sighs ]

Nate: There’s no reason for me to play small ball when i have big ideas, strong leadership skills, the ability to execute.

Elena: I am sorry, but how exactly do you know that you have those skills? And what exactly have you successfully executed?

Nate: Nothing. But that’s because devon refuses to let me do anything.

Elena: It’s his business. He gets to make that call. Yes, you have ideas, but you need to let your boss warm up to them. Give him time to adjust to the new dynamic. But instead you’re mad at devon. So you want to hurt everyone else who’s directly or indirectly involved.

Nate: Who exactly is being hurt?

Elena: Lily will be hurt. Jill. Billy. And right now, you are hurting me because this is — this is more than just business. This is about morality. It’s about family, relationships, and love. You know, the things that still stand when everything else falls apart. I don’t know who you are anymore, nate, but you are not the man that I fell in love with, the one who used to help people. And I don’t know if I can be around this version of you anymore.

Nate: What are you saying?

Elena: [ Sighs ] I guess I’m saying… I think we need some time apart.

Nate: [ Exhales sharply ]

Lily: I’m really sorry you’re going through this.

Billy: I’m sorry. I know you got a lot on your plate right now, and there’s a lot to prepare for with the ipo. And I will be — I’ll be 100% in a bit.

Lily: No, you don’t have to. I’m not asking you to.

Billy: It was just a rough day.

Lily: I know, and you’re handling it really well. You’re just trying to figure out what’s best for your son.

Billy: I wish I knew that this was not the right time to tell him about chelsea.

Lily: Well, you know what? It’s done.

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: It’s done, right? And chelsea was right about one thing — all you can do now is just forge ahead in a positive direction… ’cause everyone is struggling. Everyone, including you. You’re the emotional rock of the group. You know, you’re trying to figure it all out. You’re trying to take care of everyone. And I know how exhausting that can be. So, if you want to vent, you know, or… take a break from anything… it’s okay.

Victoria: The only direction that we’re going in is the one that’s right for johnny.

Chelsea: I just want what’s best for him.

Victoria: But what I’m hearing from you is what you want. And this is exactly what I knew would happen. You’re trying to weasel your way into my son’s life, even after billy obviously told you that johnny doesn’t want anything to do with you.

Chelsea: Johnny is still a child. He doesn’t know what he wants.

Victoria: Oh, wait, hold on a second. Now he’s a child? I thought he was old enough to know the truth. So, which is it? So none of us are going to be nudging johnny along. But what billy and i are gonna be doing is reminding him every day that he’s loved and that his life is not gonna change and that he’s not obligated to build and maintain a relationship that he’s uncomfortable with.

Chelsea: I love him, too. I’m just asking that he be open to knowing every part of himself.

Victoria: Oh, I’m sorry. You gave up your rights to johnny when you signed away your rights as his mother. This is his life. This is his decision to make. And I hope with every ounce of my being that you’re not trying to influence him because I am the only mother that he has ever known and I will not stand for it.

Summer: Still have a few minutes before our meeting. How did diane seem at society?

Kyle: She was in pretty good spirits, but tell me what happened when you pulled phyllis aside.

Summer: Oh, she’s still not ready to fully trust diane, but she sees now how useless it is to continue their feud. She wants her family to be happy.

Kyle: That is a pretty good start.

Summer: Our moms making peace is the perfect way to go into our vow renewal ceremony. Nothing is going to get in the way of the celebration now.

Jack: Thank you. And thank you for waiting for my food with me.

Diane: Oh, of course. I couldn’t leave behind such great company.

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Jack: Everything alright?

Diane: Oh, yes, ev– everything’s fine. Um, I’ve — I’ve got to run. Just enjoy your lunch.

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Victoria: You got my invite for the meeting with the semiconductor firm that we’re acquiring?

Nick: Got it. I’ll be there.

Victoria: And you’re on top of the publicity team as far as making the announcement?

Nick: On it. Let’s talk about another one of our possible acquisitions. Are you still planning on acquiring chancellor-winters?

Victoria: Full steam ahead.

Nick: And you have run this by dad?

Victoria: I have. And he seems to be fully behind it.

Nick: Surprised you didn’t lead with that news.

Victoria: Yes, no, I’m very excited that dad is on board. Newman acquiring chancellor-winters would be a total game changer.

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. I-I know I’m a little bit preoccupied today.

Nick: No, all good. Everything okay?

Victoria: Yeah, it’s fine. I-I just might need to run out for a little while. I might be a few minutes late for the meeting. So if you don’t mind getting the ball rolling, that would help me a lot, and I’ll be there as soon as I can.

Nick: Of course. You want to talk about it, vick? You do seem rattled today.

Victoria: I thought I was doing a better job of hiding things, but I guess you know me too well.

[ Sighs ] I have to deal with a personal matter with one of the kids, and it cannot go wrong.

Chelsea: Oh, hey.

Billy: Hi.

Chelsea: Do you mind if i join you?

Billy: No, please.

Chelsea: I’m really glad i bumped into you, actually. I wanted to thank you again for agreeing to tell johnny the truth about my connection to him. And for helping me convince victoria.

Billy: Oh, I don’t convince victoria to do anything. She makes up her own mind.

Chelsea: Well, despite her initial reservations, she seemed very understanding and open-minded.

Billy: Oh, that’s victoria most of the time. She’s very capable of seeing all sides of the situation.

Chelsea: Well, as far as my side goes, I promise, I plan to be very patient about the timing. You know, I know you and victoria need to find the perfect moment to talk to johnny, so…

Billy: Actually, you’re not gonna have to wait for very long. We plan on telling johnny today.

Audra: Thanks for meeting me this morning. I wanted to continue our conversation when I was well-rested.

Nate: I get the feeling that you’re sharper on no sleep than most ipo advisors are after eight hours.

Audra: [ Chuckles ] I’ll take the compliment. Sometimes, I do calculate profit/loss statements in my head to help me drift off.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Tell me why I can see that.

[ Chuckles ] So, what would you like to know before walking into chancellor-winters?

Audra: None of my questions will matter if chancellor-winters isn’t going public. I’m hoping to hear during our meeting, but do you know if an official decision has been made?

Nate: I haven’t heard anything yet, but that just makes me more optimistic that it will happen.

Audra: In that case, why don’t you give me the lay of the land, the dynamics behind the scenes at the company? I like to know all the players before the games begin.

Lily: So I’m having the video call set up. Before we hop on, I just want to make sure that we’re still on the same page with the decision we made last night.

Devon: Yes, we are still on the same page, and I have not changed my mind one bit.

Lily: Okay, good. Alright, well, let’s do this.

Devon: Okay.

Jill: Hey there.

Lily: Hey. Good morning.

Devon: Thanks for hopping on with us, jill.

Jill: I’m just intrigued as to why you wanted to talk.

Devon: Lily and I are in agreement, and we are ready to take chancellor-winters public.

Jill: Oh, fantastic. Listen, you have made the right decision. From now on, chancellor-winters is going to be unstoppable.

Sally: So, last time we pitched to victoria, I just think we tried to cover too many topics at once. I’m just worried that our agenda got a little muddled, like we’re just trying to throw ideas at a wall, hoping something sticks. So this time I want to be more focused. Like, maybe we just go hard on our top two or three priorities.

Chloe: Okay, so you’re saying you want to just consolidate our to-do list?

Sally: Yeah, I mean, there’s so much we want to do, I just don’t want our enthusiasm to get the best of us.

Chloe: Yeah. Mm. Agreed. You know what? Since we’re all fueled up, you know, why don’t we just head back to the office and finish up?

Sally: Sounds good.

Adam: Hi, ladies. Plotting world domination this morning?

Sally: Every morning.

Adam: I don’t doubt that. I would never bet against you.

Sally: Smart man.

Chloe: Okay, what’s going on here? ‘Cause this polite banter is really freaking me out. So either we’re all just okay now, or someone is suddenly ready to explode.

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Jill: I’m thrilled to get things moving. Oh, and you should connect with that ipo advisor that I recommended.

Lily: We are, with audra charles. We’ll be meeting with her later this morning.

Jill: Great. Wow. I’m loving how everything is just coming together.

Lily: Yeah, we are, too. I got to say, though, devon took some convincing.

Devon: Mm, I — that’s true. I did. Little bit.

Lily: But we’re on the same page now, and I assured him that we’ll orchestrate this in a way where we retain control of the company even after going public.

Jill: That’s exactly what i want. And by the way, where are your coos? I thought billy and nate would be in on this call. After the last one, I have to admit, I was a little concerned about nate.

Devon: There’s no need to be. That’s all been put to rest.

Jill: Okay, good. So billy and nate will be in on the meeting with miss charles.

Devon: Correct. Nate will be there.

Lily: Yeah, billy will be here later, as well. He’s just dealing with a family issue.

Jill: Is everyone okay?

Lily: Yeah, everyone’s fine. I’m sure he’ll fill you in later.

Jill: I won’t keep you, then. I have to tell you that I’m very excited about these latest developments, and I’ll check in with you later.

Lily: Okay. Thanks for everything, jill.

Devon: Talk to you later.

Jill: Okay.

Devon: Alright. Um…hey. I know that, uh, family always comes first, but what’s really going on with billy? ‘Cause for him to miss this meeting and then maybe miss the one with audra, it makes me question if his heart is really in this.

Chelsea: You’re going to talk to johnny today?

Billy: Yeah. Yeah. I’m going to go pick him up, and then we’re going to go — we’re going to go meet victoria.

Chelsea: Wow, that’s really exciting. Wow. I know I said earlier I was being patient, but that wasn’t entirely true. I could hardly sleep last night, realizing that johnny was going to know who I really am soon. I just didn’t realize it was going to be this soon, but —

Billy: Well, once we decided it was the right thing to do, we thought, “why wait?” Of course, as we’ve talked about, there’s no way to know how he’s going to react to the information.

Chelsea: Of course. I understand, and I’m not expecting any miracles right off the bat. This would be a lot of information for anyone to process, let alone a little boy of that age.

Billy: You know, johnny, he’s very attached to his family. You know, he likes his routine. And this is going to be a titanic change in his life.

Chelsea: I promise not to interfere with anything, but I do think that this will be a first big step towards something really healthy and rewarding for all of us.

Billy: I hope you’re right.

Victoria: Billy and I have come to a decision that we’re going to tell johnny that chelsea is his biological mother.

Nick: Wow. That’s huge. I know that’s not a decision you could’ve come to very easily. I remember a few years back, adam wanted to go to christian and tell him that he was his biological father. I was able to do some damage control, and, frankly, my boy was just too young to understand, but I know at some point in the future it’s something we’re all going to have to deal with.

Victoria: Up until now, I put it out of my mind. I just pushed it away, feeling that we would tell him eventually.

[ Sighs ] But chelsea has been asking questions lately, and somehow, I don’t know how it’s possible, but my little boy, he’s old enough to know the truth. He’s old enough to have a say in what comes next.

Nick: Vick, you are johnny’s mother. He adores you. You’ve been with him every step of his life, even before he could take his own steps.

Victoria: I know that deep down, and I’m always going to want what’s best for him, but I’m really — I’m just praying that I made the right choice.

Sally: Nothing is about to explode between me and adam, I’ve moved on. However, we both still work and live in this town, so I’m hoping that things can remain pleasant between us when we see each other around.

Adam: Completely agree. I have come to the conclusion that moving on is the best thing for both of us, as well. You made it pretty clear the other day there is no future for us, so I am stepping back to let you focus on the things you need to focus on. There’s no hard feelings, no reason for any awkwardness.

Sally: Great.

Adam: Well, I should… go. Okay.

Chloe: Okay, that exchange was civil and downright mature. I’m really proud of you for focusing on your own life instead of that jerk.

Sally: Yeah, well, I’m not that mature. That jerk is still on my mind but less and less every day.

Chloe: Onward and upward.

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Nate: As you may know, jill is a force to be reckoned with.

Audra: Just one of the many reasons I liked her when we met.

Nate: She’s one of a kind, for sure. But these days, jill seems less interested in power and control than she is in providing a financial legacy for her family.

Audra: Got it.

Nate: Jill handpicked lily winters to run chancellor before the merger. It was lily’s idea to combine the two companies. She’s really hitting her stride as co-ceo and is only getting stronger by the day.

Audra: Sounds like my kind of woman.

Nate: Then there’s billy abbott, lilly’s coo.

Audra: Jill’s son.

Nate: Mm-hmm. And lily’s significant other. But that’s not the reason he has the job alone. Billy really knows what he’s doing, yet he is content in letting others take center stage.

Audra: You haven’t mentioned the other key player, devon hamilton.

Nate: Mm. Devon brought hamilton-winters to the party. He’s nothing if not focused and single-minded.

Audra: Mm.

Nate: Now, why don’t you tell me how you got into this business?

Audra: There’s plenty of time for that later. Right now, we have a meeting to get to and, hopefully, a company to take public.

Chloe: Okay, so let’s dig into this list of priorities.

Sally: Yeah, why don’t you start whittling them down? I’m just gonna go upstairs for a quick meeting with nick.

Chloe: Oh, you want me to go with you?

Sally: That’s okay. I think he just wants a brief one-on-one.

Chloe: You’ve been doing a lot of one-on-one meetings with nick lately.

Sally: He’s a good boss. He just wants us to succeed.

Chloe: Yeah, well, that’s — that’s great, because we really do need him on our side. The last thing we need is any more conflict. Just feels good just to focus on the work.

Nick: [ Knocks on door ] Glad I caught you. Did you get my text? Can I talk to you for a second?

Billy: Alright, remember what your coach said? You got to dribble with both feet. Find an opening. Go — oh. Oh-ho! Look at him. Look at him. He’s getting better.

[ Sighs ]

Victoria: You know, there’s really no way to prepare for this, but he had a good night’s rest, and he had a big breakfast.

Billy: He always eats a big breakfast.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to grab ahold of them this morning and tell them how much I love him, but I knew he would just roll his eyes at me.

Billy: You know, you may feel like he’s outgrowing your love, but he’s not. He never will.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Thank you.

Billy: What do you think? You ready?

Victoria: Just let me watch him just for another minute.

[ Breathes deeply ] I tried to ground myself. I knew eventually this day was going to come, but, honestly, I’ve had years to prepare for it emotionally, and still it’S…

[ Sighs ]

Billy: It’s been a long road to get here, you know, a journey that started before he was even born. We wanted a family so badly, and I made a lot of mistakes out of desperation, things that I did wrong in that time.

Victoria: Don’t have to go there, billy. It’s okay.

Billy: All I’m saying is that I have regrets, but him being our son, coming into our life when he did, that is definitely not one of them. He’s such a sweet, innocent kid. He’s been a joy from the moment he came to us.

Victoria: He’s the greatest& joy of my life.

[ Sighs ]

Billy: Remember how he used to smile in this bed, in this little crib, sleeping?

Victoria: Yes, he was the happiest baby ever.

[ Sniffles ]

Billy: Yeah. All those bedtime stories, he would just…

Victoria: Oh, god.

Billy: …Get swallowed up in all of it long after katie fell asleep.

Victoria: Yeah, I didn’t think you were ever going to get out of there until morning sometimes.

Billy: Oh, I could’ve read to him all day. Some of my favorite memories.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Sighs ] I just can’t believe that sweet little kid is so grown-up.

Victoria: Yeah.

Billy: You know, I got to say, whatever was going on between us all of that time, he had a very loving, stable home. You deserve most of the credit for that.

Victoria: You were a wonderful father. And you will continue to be.

Billy: And you will always be his mother. Forever.

Victoria: Thanks.

[ Sighs ]

Billy: What do you say? Is it time to let this be more of his life story than ours?

Victoria: Yeah. I’m ready. I’m ready.

Billy: Hey, buddy, come over here for a sec.

Victoria: Johnny, hey, honey…

Billy: Hey.

Victoria: …Come sit down. There’s something that we need to talk to you about. Music (I swear)

Chloe: It’s actually my fault that sally is running a bit late. We got super into our work, and now we’re just busy making things happen.

Nick: I love hearing that.

Chloe: So I’ll give you guys some privacy to talk.

Nick: Does she know about us?

Sally: I haven’t said a word to anyone.

Nick: Me neither.

Sally: Good. So you wanted to talk to me about something work-related?

Nick: Partly.

Sally: Is it something I should be concerned about?

Nick: No. It’s all good. I was wondering if you wanted to, uh, discuss it over dinner.

Sally: Can I check my schedule and get back to you? I have another meeting that I have to attend that I do not plan on missing or even being late for.

Nick: Yeah. Just let me know.

Sally: Will do.

Nick: [ Exhales sharply ]

Lily: Billy is behind us doing the ipo.

Devon: Yeah, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m asking, is he fully committed to chancellor-winters in general? Because it’s going to take everyone being at 100% to pull off this ipo.

Lily: Look, the family issue that he’s dealing with is very important, but he has recommitted himself to this job and everything it entails.

Devon: Are you trying to convince yourself or me? You can tell me the truth. What’s happening with him?

Lily: Well, I mean, I guess sometimes I feel like billy is pushing himself a little too hard to make this position work for him.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: You know, because when he talks about it, he talks about it in terms of supporting me, which I appreciate, but i think, to do this job, you know, with everything it entails, like the hard work and the long hours and the stress, you have to love it. And I know that he wants to love it, but I think you can’t really force something that isn’t there.

Nate: Hey, lily, devon.

Lily: Hi.

Nate: Let me introduce you to audra charles, chancellor-winters’ ipo miracle worker.

Audra: It’s nice to meet you.

Lily: Yeah, we’ve heard great things about you from jill.

Audra: I plan to live up to them.

Nate: Based on our earlier conversation, I have no doubt she will.

Chelsea: Nick?

Nick: Hey, chels.

Chelsea: Hi. I was looking for victoria.

Nick: Yeah, she’s out of the office right now. I’m sure she’s with billy and johnny. Vick told me everything about, you know, what’s going on with you guys.

Chelsea: Right. Sure. I bet. Yeah, I’m just trying to rein in my anticipation. That’s why I came here instead of, you know, calling billy. I didn’t want my name popping up on his phone at an inopportune time during a very delicate conversation.

Nick: Yeah, that’s the right move.

Chelsea: Yeah, just trying to give him some space.

Nick: Well, I’m sure you’re wondering how — how it went. It’s got you on edge, I bet.

Chelsea: I’m not going to lie, it’s a little nerve-racking, but my thoughts and my heart are entirely with johnny right now. I mean, this is big news, something that could impact a child’s life forever.

Billy: So your mom and I were just sitting here reminiscing about how lucky we are to have you in our life, and I know that we’ve talked about this in the past, but after mom had your brother reed, the doctor said she wasn’t able to have any more kids until we were very pleasantly surprised with your sister. But you, uh — you remember all that stuff, yeah?

Johnny: Uh, yeah. I’ve heard the story all my life. I grew in mom’s heart, not her stomach. I know.

Billy: I guess we’re just wondering if you have any questions about that?

Johnny: Not really.

Victoria: We just wonder if maybe you ever think about your birth mother.

Johnny: No.

Victoria: Because it’s okay if you do. It wouldn’t hurt our feelings at all. You have every right to wonder about it and to want to know about it. And, um… look, we feel that you’re at an age where it just — it might be the right time.

Billy: You know, the woman that gave us a chance to be a family, she lives here. She lives here in genoa city.

Victoria: You know her.

Johnny: What?

Victoria: Chelsea. Connor’s mom.

Johnny: [ Breathes deeply ] But we just saw her at the pool the other day. Were you all planning on telling me this? Behind my back?

Victoria: No, no, it’s not like that.

Johnny: Well, what’s it like, then? Because you asked me if i wondered about my birth mom, and I said no. You just — you told me anyways? Why? What’s really going on here? Is something going to change? Don’t mind me. I’m just the flu.

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Lily: So great to put a face to the name.

Audra: Same here.

Lily: Yeah, so billy will be here later, but this is my brother and co-ceo devon hamilton.

Devon: Hello.

Audra: Your reputation precedes you.

Devon: I hope that’s a good thing.

Audra: That man who built hamilton-winters into what it is today? How could it not be? Nate has been singing your praises.

Lily: Oh, I didn’t know that you two knew each other so well.

Audra: We met by pure coincidence last night. I was at a local coffeehouse, and I recognized him from the media coverage of your launch party. Then he gallantly took me out to breakfast this morning to let me pick his brain a little.

Lily: Okay, great. Well, I’m glad you two are getting along and that you’re familiarizing yourself with the company, ’cause I think that’ll come in handy.

Nate: Does this mean…?

Lily: Yep, chancellor-winters is going public.

Nate: That’s exciting.

Audra: A smart decision, in my opinion.

Lily: Yeah, thank you. I think we’re all in agreement on that.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: So let’s get down to business, yeah?

Audra: This is where it gets fun. Let me tell you why I’m here and what I can do for you. My purpose is to walk you through the ipo process from start to finish, offering advice and recommendations before, during, and after the actual offering. Yeah, there are a lot of things you just couldn’t know if you’ve never done this before.

Lily: Yeah, and we haven’t done it before, so can you be a little bit more specific?

Audra: Of course. So the first thing I’ll do is an ipo-readiness assessment. Assuming that goes well, I can offer project management services, technical accounting, and help with the sec reporting. There is a lot of paperwork to file, so we’ll put together a timeline that will keep us on track as far as what we need to do and what’s coming up next. I’ll oversee the drafting process and stay on top of the deadlines to make sure things go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Devon: Well, you sound like exactly what we need, somebody that has a lot of knowledge and experience in this area.

Audra: And I look forward to joining forces with you. This is clearly a team of all-stars, and working together, we’ll be unstoppable.

Lily: I love it. Your energy is infectious.

Audra: It’s rooted in data. But based on the research I’ve done so far, I am confident that this could be the most satisfying business move you will ever make.

Nate: You two definitely made the right decision.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Nothing is going to change. That’s not why we told you.

Billy: No, we just thought you should know. You’re getting older, you know?

Victoria: Other people know. It might come up at some point. We didn’t want you to hear it from anyone else, sweetie.

Johnny: Great, so everybody knows that my birth mother lives in town? You told me. Thanks. Now, I don’t want to talk about it ever again.

Billy: Johnny.

Nick: I’m sure this revelation will have a huge impact on johnny’s life, just like I know it’s going to have a huge impact on yours.

Chelsea: Thanks for understanding. And I’m not trying to stake a claim to johnny. I completely respect billy and victoria’s roles as his parents. They’ve done a wonderful job.

Nick: Vick is the best mom a kid could have.

Chelsea: I know in my heart i did the right thing giving johnny to them to raise. I know — I knew then I needed to take a step back so he could live a beautiful life, one that I couldn’t give him at the time. You know, he deserves to have an amazing family, a loving family, without all the baggage I had back then. I’m just hoping that johnny will understand I did what I did out of love.

Nick: Look, my nephew is an awesome kid. He is open-hearted and empathetic. That’s because of the way vick and billy raised him. He’s at a tricky age, but I know he’ll understand how much you care about him.

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

Chelsea: Excuse me. Oh, my god. It’s from billy. It’s done. Johnny finally knows who I really am.

[ Sighs ] Alright, the reason why your dishes

Lily: Well, that was very productive. Thank you for laying things out so clearly and objectively.

Devon: Yeah, we appreciate that, and we look forward to next time.

Audra: Do I take that to mean I’ve been officially hired?

Lily: Yeah. Right?

Devon: Yeah, I think so.

Lily: Yes, you have the job.

Audra: Great. I will get to work right away and circle back when it’s time for another meeting. I’m truly excited about this.

Lily: Good. Well, thank you.

Devon: Yeah, take care.

Lily: Jill’s instincts were spot on. She’s fantastic.

Devon: Yeah, I feel like we’re in really good hands. But we probably should have asked your opinion before we officially brought her on board. What’d you think?

Nate: I approve if you guys approve.

Devon: Yeah? I would assume you would have a stronger opinion since you got to know her before the official meeting.

Nate: I hope you’re not trying to start something when we’re finally in a good place again.

Devon: How’s that me trying to start anything? It was a compliment. You obviously made a good impression on her, which is great for our company.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] In that case, thanks.

Victoria: I’m sorry I missed the meeting. Things with johnny went longer than I thought.

Nick: Yeah, not a problem. I handled it. Everything okay?

Victoria: Honestly, I don’t know.

Nick: What happened?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I’m not sure I’m ready to talk about it.

Nick: Yeah, I get it. Just so you know, chelsea came by here, very anxious for some news.

Victoria: Well, chelsea can wait. She’s not my priority. Right now, I just came by to pick up a few things so I can go home and spend some more time with johnny.

Nick: So it didn’t go well.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] It went worse than I expected.

Chelsea: How did johnny take the news? Does he have a lot of questions? I mean, I’m sure he does, but what I mean is —

Billy: Chelsea, um… he’s going to need some time to process the information.

Chelsea: Yeah, of course, but, I mean, what was his initial reaction? I’m assuming shock and surprise, but was he at least a little relieved to find out it was me? Because he knows me, you know, he’s comfortable with me.

Billy: Chelsea.

Chelsea: Don’t you think this is going to help him in the long run? Does he want to see me?

Billy: [ Sighs ] Look, um… we’re not going to push things with him.

Chelsea: Right, well, I’m just wondering of ways I can help the situation. You know, like when he gets to know me in this context, I’ll be here. I’ll be waiting.

Billy: I don’t think you’re hearing me. This news, it really threw him. You know, johnny’s a very happy kid, and he doesn’t want his world to change. And we’re not going to pressure him to do anything that he doesn’t want to do.

Chelsea: Well, I hate that it was so hard on him.

Billy: And the last thing we’re going to do is make it harder on him. To be honest [Sighs] It’s all catching me off guard, this immediate want to be a participant in his life. It’s not what we discussed when we talked about telling him the truth, and this was always about him. It should be about what’s best for johnny.

Chelsea: That’s what I want.

Billy: Except it seems like you want more.

Chelsea: I just want johnny to be okay. Everything else, um… everything else is just about what he — what he wants and what he can handle, so, um… okay, well, thanks for filling me in. I got to go.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Why hide your skin

Adam: Hey. How you doing?

Chelsea: I’m fine, adam. You don’t need to worry about me.

Adam: I’m not worried. I just… I got a call from connor this morning. He said he scored two goals in his game last night?

Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah, he’s really coming into his own on that field.

Adam: Hey, I had a thought. Do you remember when you wanted to take connor to see anita? Maybe long term?

Chelsea: I obviously remember. I also remember your response.

Adam: Well, I’m still not in favor of that, but I was thinking that we could finally do that “something together as a family” thing, maybe take him to that amusement park he’s been begging us to go to.

Chelsea: You hate spinny rides.

Adam: Yeah, but I love my kid.

Chelsea: And you think we could be together for hours without being at each other’s throats?

Adam: Chelsea, of course we can. Okay? We’ll divide and conquer the park. You can do the spinny rides, and I will get wet on the log rides. It’ll be modern parenting at its finest.

Chelsea: I’ll talk to connor about it.

Adam: Well, no time like the present. Why don’t we do it together?

Chelsea: Because it’s not a good time for me, adam. I’m having a bad day. Why are you pushing this?

Adam: Just thought it might be fun.

Chelsea: You know, when i asked you if I could take connor away for a little while, you accused me of using my son to fix me. And, what, now you’re proposing this family outing, what, as a way to fix whatever’s wrong with me this week?

Adam: That is not what I’m doing at all.

Chelsea: Well, then maybe you’re trying to fill a hole in your own life. I would never use my son to make my life better. I just want to love him and take care of him. Why can’t anyone understand that?

Adam: Chelsea.

Nick: Vick, it doesn’t matter how old somebody is. Getting news like this can absolutely rock them. But kids are tougher than we give them credit for. Sometimes they can adapt to things better than adults can. I’m very confident johnny is going to understand this and maybe even someday make peace with it.

Victoria: I really hope you’re right, but I just can’t shake this awful feeling that I’ve made the wrong decision and that I’ve messed him up for the rest of his life.

Nick: You haven’T. Trust me, johnny is surrounded by people who love and care about him, including his uncle nick. You know, maybe — maybe we need to hang out, just go to the batting cages or maybe play some video games and absolutely not talk about this unless that’s what he wants to do.

Victoria: Well, I appreciate that. I do. And I may take you up on it, but I think that this is a much deeper issue, that it is not going to be easy for him to come to terms with.

Nick: Well, I’m here for whatever you need.

Victoria: Thank you.

[ Cellphone pings ] Who’s that?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Devon: Hey, hey.

Lily: Hey.

Devon: Have you heard from billy?

Lily: Yeah, he’s on his way. He said he’s sorry for missing the meeting.

Devon: Are you ready to tell me what he’s really got going on, though?

Lily: Uh, I’m not really sure it’s my place.

Devon: I understand. There’ll be more meetings before the ipo. I’m sure he won’t miss them all.

Lily: No.

[ Cellphones ping ] Oh, wow. Audra sent over initial figures already.

Devon: It was really fast.

Lily: My god, it’s all really happening.

Devon: I know. It is. I’m feeling a lot better about my decision, too.

Lily: Yeah, me, too. And I couldn’t be more excited to be doing this side-by-side with you.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Just finalizing some dinner plans.

Victoria: Uh-huh. Okay.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh, well, you’re off the hook for now, because I have to take this call.

Nick: You are a busy woman.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Hello?

Nate: Great news. It’s official. Chancellor-winters is going public. When and where can we meet to talk about taking our next big step.

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Phyllis: Party for the bride and groom without the mother of the bride. She’s here.

Summer: Mom, please, just let us explain.

Phyllis: And — and he’s here.

[ Breathes deeply ] Is this why you ran out of the coffeehouse so quickly? You just needed to ditch me to get to the party?

Summer: No, kyle and I had no idea that this is what noah was planning.

Noah: We never planned on excluding you from any of this. You were always going to be invited.

Phyllis: Yeah, just, um — it’s fine. Just — just second on the list. That’s all.

Noah: We never thought about first or second. We didn’t think that it mattered, okay? It’s supposed to be a happy celebration for kyle and summer. As the host, I take full responsibility for messing this up. Can you forgive me?

Nate: [ Sighs ] Hey there.

Elena: Hey. What’s all this?

Nate: Just some drinks before dinner. I have a pot of bolognese simmering in the kitchen.

Elena: Okay.

Nate: Do you want to take a hot shower before dinner? Or I can bring out our appetizers. It’s burrata with heirloom tomatoes.

Elena: That sounds delicious, and this place looks amazing, but if this is your attempt at trying to get me to forget about your plan for corporate espionage against your own family, or trying to convince me to jump on board, it’s going to take a lot more than champagne and flowers.

Lily: I cannot tell you how happy I am that everything worked out with nate.

Billy: I am, too. I think it’s great, and I’m a little surprised he showed up hat in hand with an apology, as well.

Lily: I mean, that took a lot for him to swallow his pride like that, admitting that he overstepped.

Billy: And you met him halfway. I think we appreciate the two of you reaching an understanding.

Devon: Yeah, no, I’m happy that we did, too, ’cause I meant what I said, that I wanted to put this conflict behind us ’cause this constant back and forth isn’t good for us or the company. And I also agree with your suggestion to give him more opportunities to prove that his ideas will work.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, it’s the only way to move forward.

Billy: Yeah, see his ideas in action instead of in a pitch deck.

Devon: And then we will see if the ideas actually do work.

Billy: You’re not saying you’re setting him up for failure, are you?

Victor: By the way, I heard from your mother. Apparently, she met with this deacon sharpe character.

Victoria: Thank you. How did it go?

Victor: Well, she didn’t elaborate, but she hinted that she learned some details about diana jenkins’ life in los angeles.

Victoria: Well, all I know is that I’ll feel a lot better when mom’s home and there were thousands of miles between her and deacon sharpe.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: In the meantime, can I run something business-related past you?

Victor: Sure. Go ahead.

Victoria: I’d like newman to become the majority shareholder of chancellor-winters.

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Devon: Yeah, no, billy, I would never intentionally set somebody up to fail, especially at my own company. I’m just — I’m agreeing to do what everyone’s urged me to do, and that’s let nate run with some of his ideas despite my reservations and see if they’ll work.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Lily: Is there a problem?

Billy: No, it’s chelsea. She wants to meet for a drink to talk about something, but I’ll just — I can tell her I’m in the middle of something.

Lily: No, it’s fine. Honestly, you should just go. She might have rethought the idea of doing the podcast solo, and I think we need all the content that we can get. We should be firing on all cylinders if and when we go public. So I’ll meet you at home. We have everything under control here.

Billy: Okay. I will do that and I will talk to chelsea and it’ll give you time to talk about going public face-to-face. See you later.

Devon: Ooh.

Lily: Should we do what he suggested?

Devon: I am a little talked out on the subject.

Lily: Yeah, I’m sure. I know we’ve been so focused on chancellor-winters that we haven’t gotten to talk about anything personal. How is amanda doing? I heard that naya’s husband collapsed from exhaustion? Is he okay?

Devon: Yeah, yeah, he’s doing better, but just created a whole lot of stress for amanda. I’m supposed to fly out and spend some time with her this weekend. But I wish there was more that I could do to support her and the family. I feel like I’ve been neglecting her a lot lately. Which is another reason why all this unnecessary back-and-forth energy with nate has gotten to me ’cause I should be and I could be focused on amanda.

Nate: You’ll be happy to know I had a very good conversation with devon and lily today. It was very healing. I made amends with my family, and I’m going to stay on at chancellor-winters.

Elena: Okay. Well, that’s a 180. How exactly did that happen?

Nate: I admitted that I let my anger and pride get in the way of the big picture.

Elena: Uh-huh. But you did that with an agenda in mind, didn’t you? Because staying on with the company is part of your plan. Are you still working with victoria as her man on the inside, or have you rethought that?

Nate: I’m still going ahead with my original idea, but I hope you can believe that this will ultimately be the best move for everyone involved as well as for chancellor-winters. I’m going to use this public offering and victoria’s purchase of the majority stake to unify my family.

Elena: You’re going to have to explain that.

Nick: Phyllis, tell my boy you forgive him.

Phyllis: [ Scoffs ] I forgive you.

Mariah: Okay, everybody, who’s ready to dance?

Phyllis: I’m not. I’m not ready to dance.

Mariah: Nick. Nick, come on. I always count on you to — to bust a move.

Nick: No, let me go check on summer.

Mariah: Okay. [ Chuckles ]

Jack: The place looks great,

Allie: Doesn’t it? Champagne, anyone?

Diane: The decor is amazing. Everything fits. Except for one thing that’s sticking out like a sore thumb.

Kyle: Mom.

Diane: I’m sorry, but it’s hard not to notice her big, pouty face. It’s like she’s about to throw a tantrum.

Traci: Maybe we will all behave ourselves today.

Summer: Dad, I just don’t know what to do anymore. Will you please go talk to her?

Nick: Yeah.

Summer: Thank you.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: [ Sniffles ]

Nick: Can I talk to you for a minute? Look, I get it. The last person you want to see right now is diane. I don’t blame you.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] I’m spinning out. I lost my job at marchetti because of her. A job that I loved. I got to work with our daughter.

Nick: What happened?

Phyllis: She happened. She lost her mind, and I got punished for it.

Nick: Alright, I need you to just take a breath for a minute. I need you to leave it alone for tonight, okay? It’s about them. Noah put in all this work. Kyle and summer deserve to enjoy their party. Phyllis, come on. Don’t ruin that. Life… doesn’t stop for diabetes.

Victoria: It seems that nate is frustrated with the current leadership style at chancellor-winters. So he came to me and told me that he’s looking for a change. He was fishing around for opportunities at newman. I told him I would keep him in mind now that we’ve made all of these new acquisitions.

Victor: Huh. Well, he would be good to have on the team. But why in the world would he give up so easily on his family business?

Victoria: He’s not giving up. In fact, nate told me that chancellor-winters is planning to go public soon. He offered himself as my inside man, that he would feed me information and that he would sell his shares to newman so that we could have the majority stake.

Victor: And why would he do that?

Victoria: Because I agreed to put him in charge once newman has control.

Victor: I think he’s playing a very risky game, you know. What if the situation at chancellor-winters implodes and they go after nate? You said something earlier about him being willing to give you some inside information. You know what that means, don’t you? That’s called insider trading. That can have enormous legal ramifications.

Victoria: But when do we ever shy away from a risk?

Victor: You’re tough, like your father. I love it. So let’s do it.

Chelsea: Hi.

Billy: Hey.

Chelsea: Thanks for coming to meet me.

Billy: Yeah, of course. I was in lily’s office when I got your text. She encouraged me to come. We’re both hoping that you are reconsidering doing the podcast solo.

Chelsea: You don’t need to name-check lily to make it clear you’re only here about work. I promise not to misread the situation, make you the target of any unwanted displays of affection.

Billy: Fair enough.

Chelsea: But I should apologize if I lured you here under false hope. I still don’t have any interest in doing the podcast by myself.

Billy: [ Clicks tongue ] Okay. What would you like to talk about?

Chelsea: Well, I wanted to thank you for letting me spend time with johnny at the pool the other day. Connor had a blast.

Billy: Yeah, no, it was great. They had a great time. I mean, they’re cousins, right? They get along really well. It was really nice to see johnny talking about video games with someone besides katie. She doesn’t really put up with him. She kind of covers her ears and runs away.

Chelsea: Connor would be glad to go toe-to-toe with him any day. Um…

[ Sighs ] I don’t want to mince words.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: The hangout the other day was such a success, I think it’s time we told johnny and connor they’re more than just cousins.

Kyle: You think you made some headway with your mom?

Summer: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. But, honestly, right now, I would like nothing more than to just forget about our mothers and enjoy this night.

Phyllis: Hey, everyone, everyone, I want to make a toast. As the mother of the bride….

Diane: Ugh, here we go.

Phyllis: …I’d like to make a toast. So I want everyone to know that diane and i are perfectly capable of being in the same room together. Isn’t that right, diane?

Diane: Oh, of course.

Phyllis: Cheers.

Diane: Yeah, cheers.

Phyllis: Cheers. And this is an incredible party, noah, this is beautiful, what you’ve done. I wish I still owned the grand phoenix. I really do. I mean, this place will be a huge hit.

Noah: Thank you.

Phyllis: Yeah, and I —

[ Sighs ] I want to thank you for including me in this party. So let’s toast to one of the best couples I know, my daughter, summer, and kyle. Cheers.

Jack: Summer and kyle.

Together: Cheers.

Phyllis: Yeah. Hey, let’s party. Okay?

Noah: Yeah.

Charli xcx: ‘Cause you’re everything I’ve spent my whole life fightin’

so when I walk away, it’s not your fault

I always let the good ones go

and, baby, you couldn’t

Nate: I know when i originally defended this idea to you, some of my bitterness and anger with devon came through.

Elena: Some of it, nate? All of it did. And you couldn’t hide it, which is what was so concerning. Coming at anything with that much heightened emotion, it can cause a lot of damage.

Nate: I promise you, I’m not being driven by revenge. What’s fueling me is my desire to prove what chancellor-winters can become under my leadership.

Elena: Don’t you think devon and lily will feel blindsided?

Nate: Yes, at first. But I plan to be the opposite of what devon was as a leader. I am willing to embrace his input as well as lily and billy’s, too, to show how all four of us can collaborate and to create something amazing.

Find nutrients.

Find energy.

Lily: Well, if it makes you feel any better, I know that amanda can feel your love and support, and she’ll really appreciate you visiting.

Devon: Yeah, I hope so. And it will be nice to have some one-on-one time without the pressures of work, you know?

Lily: So, listen, I think that we should talk about taking the company public, because I want you to be as excited as I am of the opportunities that this could afford us, you know, and the kind of things that we could bring to fruition.

Devon: Yeah, I know that you want me to be as excited as you are, and I wish that I was ’cause you made a great pitch, and I know that jill certainly thinks that it’s the right thing to do, but I still have a lot of concerns about it. And the biggest concern is losing control of our family business that neil and I worked very hard to build and then strengthened by joining up with you.

Lily: Yeah, look, I agree with you. I have the same concern. But, you know, we’ve identified the potential problem, and I think that we can structure the ipo in a way where we maintain 51% of the shares. So that way we have the final say on everything.

Devon: Well, let me tell you, that would be the only way that I would agree is if it was for sure that no one could override our decisions. You know?

Lily: See, this is why you and I make a great team, right? We can have opposing points of view, but then we can have a consensus. So do we have one?

Devon: Because I trust you so much, and I know that you just want to see this company succeed as much as I do, if you really think this is the best course of action, then, yeah, I’m on board.

Lily: Yes.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nate: I really need you with me on this. Your support, your love, to know that you understand where I’m coming from and why.

Elena: I want to believe in you, and I want to believe that this can work. I can feel how passionate you are about it and I understand that you think this is the right thing to do and I’m your partner. I want to be able to support you.

Nate: Okay, can I just stop you there? ‘Cause that’s all I need to hear, that the woman I love has my back. I can risk angering my family to get to my ultimate goal, but I cannot risk losing you.

Billy: Look, chelsea, both victoria and i feel like this is not the best time to talk to johnny about you. I’m sure you can appreciate. Look, as much as I am glad that ashland locke is not in johnny’s life any more or victoria’s, victoria did an amazing job protecting him from everything that ashland was. In johnny’s life, he is dealing with the loss of his stepfather.

Chelsea: I understand. I do. But I think johnny will consider this great news. I mean, he has a brother. How cool is that?

Billy: I get it. And it is. It’s just there’s a lot to this.

Chelsea: It’s a complicated situation.

Billy: Yes.

Chelsea: And, look, I’m grateful that victoria has already explained to johnny that he’s adopted, but he’s getting older. He’s going to wonder about his biological mom. Why not get ahead of the questions — who she is, where she is, why she’s not the person raising him?

Billy: Well, to be honest, he’s already had those questions, and we’ve done our best to avoid them at this point.

Chelsea: Because you don’t want to lie to him.

Billy: Look, you make good points, okay? I’ve said that before, but it’s not just up to me or you. This is an important decision for victoria.

Chelsea: Which is why, when you mentioned that when I first broached the topic with you, I went directly to her. But, billy, I have to know, when do you intend to get victoria on board?

Mariah: Alright, excuse me, everybody. Hi, guys. Sorry. Sorry. Alright. So most of you know that this was supposed to be a double surprise. First, the vow renewal that kyle hatched for summer, and then this party planned by noah. So I thought it would be an appropriate time to announce my surprise. Kyle did me a favor, and so I want to return it by appointing myself best person and giving a speech.

[ Laughter ]

Nick: I did not know we could just appoint ourselves things. If that’s the case, I’ll appoint myself king of the dance floor.

Mariah: Oh, yes. I don’t think anybody would dispute that. And, by the way, I’m just kidding about the best person thing. I’m sure that you would rather have harrison or jack. So this is the speech that I would give, as one of kyle’s best friends. You know, I, for one, am thrilled that kyle and summer are renewing their vows. As someone who recently married the love of my life, I know how meaningful it is to have your dearest friends and family bear witness. So to kyle, I am so proud of the man, the husband, and the father that you have become. And to summer [Chuckles] I am truly, truly happy for both of you. I look forward to not only working alongside, but raising our families together for years to come. To summer and kyle.

Together: Summer and kyle. Psoriatic arthritis, made my joints stiff,

“The young and the restless”

will continue. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Mariah: Oh.

Noah: Alright, well, I’d like to thank everyone for coming out to be a part of this. You know, for me, it’s kind of like killing two birds with one stone, ’cause, on one hand, I get to have a soft open for my new club, and on the other, I get to score some solid big-brother points for throwing this little soiree for the bride and groom.

[ Laughter ]

Nick: My boy’s always thinking.

Noah: Another reason that i wanted to have this party was ’cause it gave me a second chance at my brother-of-the-bride speech. Now, I realize that the first one I gave at your wedding in milan, it… well, it didn’t adequately describe the incredible woman that you’ve become. Yeah, maybe that’s ’cause I was too far away when you were blossoming into this amazing person. But I’m so glad that we’re both home now and we can make up for lost time. See, I see this as a celebration not only for summer and kyle’s love, but one for family and home. So here’s my older sister. You deserve every happiness. And to kyle, the guy who’s lucky enough to have her. Cheers, everyone.

Together: Cheers.

Billy: I am going to ask you to be a little bit more patient. You just sprung this up on us, and I haven’t had enough time to talk to victoria about it.

Chelsea: No time like the present.

Victoria: Well, how convenient to find you two here together. I’ve actually been meaning to talk to you both. Johnny told me that he had a little hangout with connor the other day by the pool. Given everything that you’ve just asked me, chelsea, I don’t really appreciate the two of you organizing this little outing behind my back, so what exactly are you up to?

Nate: Guess we both had the same idea. Late-night snack. Couple bites of the dinner we didn’t get to.

Elena: No. I’m not hungry. I’m worried.

Nate: I thought we settled everything.

Elena: I have a better understanding of what you’re trying to accomplish and your reasoning behind it, but… I still don’t think I can get behind this.

Nate: Why is it impossible for you to see things from my perspective? No matter how many times I try to explain that this is my best option? My only option? You know what? Never mind. It’s not going to happen. You are as limited in your view of what I can accomplish as devon is. I guess the two of you have more in common than I thought. I’m getting some fresh air.

[ Door opens, closes ]

Billy: There was nothing sneaky or subversive at all. We decided to get the boys together. They’re cousins. I mean, you were out of town, and there’s nothing unusual about it at all.

Victoria: Please. Do you really expect me to buy that? You’ve both, on separate occasions, asked me to tell johnny that chelsea’s his biological mom and connor’s his brother. So now you’re going to pretend that that was just a coincidence?

Billy: Victoria, I think it’s a tricky situation. We’re all trying to navigate it the best we can, maybe even lay a little bit of groundwork.

Victoria: Yeah, that’s exactly what you’re trying to do. You’re trying to lay the groundwork and back me into a corner.

Chelsea: Victoria, you’re right. I am so sorry. You are johnny’s mom. We should’ve spoken to you before we got the boys together. I’m not trying to do anything behind your back.

Victoria: Yes, I know that. And we already talked about this, and I said I would think about it. And I have kept my word. I have thought about it. But the bottom line is that johnny and katie have been through a lot lately, and this is not a good time for this.

Chelsea: I’m trying not to get emotional here. I just — I need you both to know how important this is to me. And not because I’m trying to insinuate myself into johnny’s life at all. It’s because I’m worried about what emotional issues this could cause for him down the road when he realizes his biological mom was in his orbit and she never told him. You know, I mean, with all of this dna testing these days, he will discover one day that his half brother and biological mom were not only living in the same town, but they were the people he would see at family gatherings, and he’s going to realize that his relatives all knew it. He’s going to realize that he was the only person who didn’T. Do you realize the damage that could cause?

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Summer: You know, despite the earlier drama with our mothers, this has turned into a really lovely night.

Kyle: We made the right choice moving back to genoa city. This is where we should be building our lives, around everyone we care about.

Summer: You’re right, of course, but it’s also kind of like, be careful what you wish for.

Kyle: [ Chuckling ] Exactly. There will always be bumps in the road, but nothing can replace the importance of family.

Summer: Are you thinking what I’m thinking?

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Let’s do it.

Summer: Mom, first of all, i want to thank you for being here, and I’m so sorry about that botched arrival earlier. That was no one’s intention. You have to know how much it means to me and kyle that you’re here for the celebration.

Kyle: Maybe it was all the speeches about family and home, but summer and I would like to see you back at the office tomorrow.

Diane: What?

Summer: We’re giving you one more chance, but this is seriously the last one.

Diane: Oh, I’m so grateful. Thank you.

Phyllis: Yeah, thank you very much. I’m really happy to have my job back. I have so much more to accomplish at marchetti. I really do. So I look forward to a long tenure without incident.

Diane: Yes, phyllis and I are going to find a way to put down our swords and work together.

Kyle: Please mean it.

Summer: Don’t make us regret this.

Diane: We won’T. We won’T.

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, promise. Promise.

Diane: Now, both of you should put aside any unpleasantness that we’ve caused and just go and enjoy yourself.

Phyllis: Yeah, you don’t have to worry about us anymore.

Kyle: Okay.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Of course I want what’s best for johnny. He’s my priority. He always has been. That’s why I never hid the fact that I wasn’t his biological mom.

Billy: She was always so wonderful with him. She was always honest. She always told him that she was not the mother that carried him, and those were difficult conversations to have, but she did not shy away from them. Saying that, maybe it’s time we tell johnny about chelsea.

Victoria: It’s always been my intention to tell him at some point when it was right. It’s just that time, it’s gone by so quickly.

[ Sighs ] When we when we tell johnny — if we tell him — it’s going to change everything for all of us. You know that. And then johnny has to decide what kind of a relationship that he wants to have with you and connor. And if he’s not ready to process this and — and if he doesn’t suddenly want to spend more time with you, I need you to be willing to accept that.

Chelsea: I am.

Victoria: Okay. And, of course, you’re going to have to explain things to connor. He may not react the way that you expect him to. He’s been through a lot, as well.

Chelsea: I know.

Victoria: I would only ask that you don’t tell connor until we have a chance to speak to johnny about it, because he’s the one that’s going to be the most affected by this, and his feelings should be considered first and foremost, of course.

Chelsea: Of course. Of course. And I just hope that johnny will want to know connor as his brother.

Victoria: And I imagine that you’re also hoping that he’ll want to know you in a different way, but you should be prepared that he might not want that, and you have to accept his decision, because I’m only willing to take this step if that’s the way it’s going to be. (Vo) when you live with moderate to severe crohn’s disease

Summer: [ Giggles ]

Jack: Nice to see our kids so happy, isn’t it?

Diane: Oh, it is. A mother couldn’t ask for more.

Jack: So you mind telling me what that little tte–tte was about between you and the kids and phyllis?

Diane: Oh, well, they decided to give us another chance at marchetti. I mean, to be honest, I was really surprised. I thought I had blown it this time. Wait a minute. Don’t tell me you had something to do with that.

Jack: No, no, not at all. Any decisions made at marchetti are kyle’s and summer’s to make. I was very impressed with your taking responsibility and offering your resignation.

Diane: Well, I’m trying to make better choices these days.

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone pings ]

Jack: Everything alright?

Diane: Uh…oh, yeah. It’s just spam.

Chelsea: I agree to those parameters. They are fair and sensible. And thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Victoria: Then we have a plan.

Billy: I think victoria and i need to get together and have a conversation about when and where to tell johnny.

Victoria: And then it would be up to him.

Chelsea: Understood. I can’t believe it. Thank you. Thank you.

[ Sighs ]

Audra: You’re nate hastings.

Nate: You got me. I apologize. Were you a patient of mine?

Audra: I recognize you from the press coverage of the chancellor-winters lunch party. You made quite the splash.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Didn’t realize at the time what kind of waves that splash would make. So what is it you do that has you memorizing names and faces of people in the business news?

Audra: Audra charles. My name’s not ringing a bell? You’re lucky I’m not offended easily.

Nate: Should I recognize it?

Audra: Yes, considering I’m meeting with your team at chancellor-winters tomorrow, jill brought me in to help take your company public.

Nate: I hadn’t heard the decision was official.

Audra: It’s not. But I hope it will be by morning.

Nate: In that case, can I join you? I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about the company or about our plans. Anything I can do to help. I’m looking forward to a smooth and successful venture.

Nick: How you holding up?

Phyllis: I’m okay.

Nick: I’m very proud of your restraint.

Phyllis: Thank you. Excuse me.

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Billy: I mean, how could she mislead us on her intentions in that way?

Victoria: This really surprises you that a former professional con artist would lie to get what she wants?

Elena: I don’t know if I can be around this version of you anymore.

Nate: What are you saying?

Elena: I think we need some time apart.

Diane: How did you get in here?

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Diane: I am warning you, phyllis. Back off.

Phyllis: You’re warning me? Really? Diane, this is one of those teachable moments. Really, it’s teachable. I mean, “back off.” It doesn’t really have a lot of heat. “Back off or…” is really a threat. So you want to try it again?

Diane: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Back off!

Jack: Diane. I can hear you all the way down the hall. What is going on here?

Phyllis: Diane seems to be reconnecting with her authentic self.

Diane: No, I’m sorry, jack. I just — things got a little heated, and —

Jack: Well, try to cool things down, would you? Kyle and summer just laid down the law. They made very clear boundaries about this kind of thing. If they’d walked in on this instead of me, you two would be out of a job right now.

Tessa: [ Sighs ] Do you really think I can get all of this done by tonight?

Mariah: Oh, yeah, I have no doubt. We’re going to finalize everything when I see noah later.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: Hate it. Sad. Help me.

Kyle: These are, um —

Summer: Don’t even say it.

Kyle: What are we going to do?

Tessa: Uh, this was not part of the plan.

Mariah: It’s okay. It’s fine, alright?

Tessa: This could ruin everything.

Mariah: We’re just going to go in there, you’re going to smile that gorgeous smile, pretend like it’s any other day. We’re just here getting coffee. No one’s going to suspect a thing, alright?

Traci: [ Gasps ] Oh. Oh. [ Chuckling ] Allie. Oh, my god. What are you doing here?

[ Both chuckle ]

Allie: Terrifying you, apparently.

Traci: No, no, no, no. I’m fine. I mean, my tablet is still dry, and my tea is still wet, so I’m good, but what about you?

Allie: I’m doing okay. Why do you ask?

Traci: Well, because I’m used to having this couple of hours to myself in here. You know, I can spread out and I can work and I can procrastinate to my heart’s content because all of you are at jabot.

Allie: Working on anything interesting?

Traci: Yes, as a matter of fact, I am. It is about this brilliant scientist who loves being in the laboratory until one afternoon she’s home instead of at work.

Allie: Everything’s fine, traci.

Traci: [ Chuckles ] Well, honey, I know that it must be grueling doing an internship. I know that, you know, you have to do all this grunt work, and you don’t get very much, I don’t know, recognition or credit for what you do.

Allie: You know, actually, ashley is making sure I get plenty of special projects and recognition. I love it there.

Traci: Okay, um… even with phyllis and diane there, too? I mean, I know they’re in a different division than you are, but you’re all still in the same building.

Allie: I try to keep my head down and just do the best job that I can.

Traci: Well, that must be difficult, especially with a couple of chaos junkies like phyllis and diane, I know…

Allie: Oh, traci, stop.

Traci: …Dragging you into their cage matches.

Allie: Yes, it’s true.

Traci: And that’s me being nice. They are like a chemical reaction.

Allie: With two highly combustible compounds?

Traci: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. They’re a handful on a good day, but put them together, something is bound to explode.

Diane: I hope you’ll accept my apology for my outburst. Excuse me.

Jack: Phyllis —

Phyllis: I didn’t do anything, jack. I was just — I was just doing my job.

Jack: I can see it’s killing you not to gloat. I won’t keep you from your glee any longer. Just be happy that summer and kyle didn’t see this.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: You’re not off the hook, by the way.

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Allie: Yes, diane and phyllis, they are a handful.

[ Both chuckle ] But they have actually not been a problem for me.

Traci: I am so glad to hear that.

Allie: Yeah, they have given me a wide berth ever since i stood up to them and made clear that I am nobody’s pawn.

Traci: Well, good. It is really important that you set boundaries. Good for you.

Allie: Thank you.

Traci: And you are lucky that they don’t work in the lab.

[ Both chuckle ]

Allie: You know, if I time my days just right, I don’t have to run into either of them.

[ Both laugh ] But I do love it there. Ah. With chemicals, you know, you know exactly what they’ll do in a given situation.

Traci: Yeah, they’re a lot easier to predict than most people, aren’t they? Ashley used to always find it so peaceful to work in the lab.

Allie: It really is. And, my gosh, ashley, she is such a legend. I mean, the things that she’s been able to accomplish. And working at the place where my dad found so much joy at, it’S… oh, it’s — it’s [Chuckles] More than I could have dreamed of.

Traci: Alright, I’m just going to have to come out and ask you.

Allie: Yeah?

Traci: If you are loving the laboratory life so much, why aren’t you there instead of here today?

[ Both chuckle ]

Allie: Things and reasons I just — I just can’t tell you about, not just yet, traci.

Mariah: Come on. Just be nonchalant.

Tessa: I can’t be nonchalant when they’re literally ripping apart photos of me from the marchetti photo shoot. I am so chalant right now.

Mariah: It’s going to be fine.

Tessa: Hi.

Kyle: Hi.

Mariah: Hi, guys.

Tessa: So was my modeling photo shoot just, like, a total waste of time? I know it took me a while to warm up, but I thought I finally got the hang of it.

Kyle: What is she talking about?

Tessa: Well, I saw you looking at the photos and things you were saying.

Kyle: Oh! Oh, no. No, no, no.

[ Both chuckle ] We’re not looking at the marchetti photo shoot.

Summer: Which was fantastic, by the way. But also problematic in another way. I could not choose which photos to use for the layout. They were all so good.

Tessa: You really mean that?

Mariah: She wouldn’t believe me. They loved you. They’re calling you marchetti’s brightest star.

Tessa: Oh, stop. Seriously.

Mariah: See? I told you she wouldn’t believe me.

Tessa: She’s biased.

Mariah: Okay, well, maybe the two of you can talk some sense into her.

Summer: Tessa, your smile alone could sell a million dresses.

Tessa: Thank you so much for saying that and for your support. I mean, you guys know I’ve never done anything like this before, and I didn’t want to let you down.

Summer: You could never.

Mariah: So what were you guys looking at that was so disappointing?

Kyle: We were looking at different concepts for our vow renewal.

Mariah: What? Oh, my god. You’re doing what now?

Summer: We are getting married again — in town, this time, in front of all of our family and friends.

Mariah: Wow. [ Chuckles ]

Tessa: Aww, what a sweet and romantic idea. I love it.

Kyle: But we are having a difficult time trying to find the perfect theme.

Summer: You know what i think? I think we should step back and let it come to us.

Kyle: That’s a great idea.

Summer: Let’s turn our attention to our gorgeous model. Tessa, you killed it.

Tessa: Aww, thank you so much. But, I mean, I couldn’t have done it without you. I mean, your idea for the brand? I mean, you’re making it more fabulous than it already was.

Summer: Aww.

Kyle: Our wives are a mutual admiration society. Who could have predicted it?

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Alright, I want to see these ideas.

Summer: Oh, yeah, it’s not…

Diane: [ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Sighs ] Whatever it is you tracked me down to say, it’s, uh — it’s not necessary. I am — I am already beating myself up for what you overheard. I — I really screwed up, jack.

[ Sighs ]

Jack: I’m not going to disagree with you.

Diane: I’ve just — I’ve just been hiding my feelings inside and just stuffing them down for so long, and then today just really pushed me. I mean, first I had this uncomfortable, borderline threatening conversation with victor, and then, you know, yet another run-in with phyllis. I’m not — I’m not — I’m not trying to make excuses. I’m just trying to explain.

[ Sniffles ] And for all I know, you know, it cost me a job with my son, a chance to be closer to him.

[ Sniffles, sighs ] I just hate it when I let people like victor and phyllis get to me. But what I hate most of all is that I brought this on myself.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

Jack: Wait, wait, wait. Who are you calling now?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Kyle. He deserves to know the truth. No matter who you are,

[ Indistinct conversation ]

Noah: Hey.

Mariah: Hey, noah.

Tessa: Hi. Hi.

Kyle: Good to see you, man.

Noah: Yeah, is this a private conversation, or can anyone jump in?

Summer: No, we were just talking about tessa’s photo shoot the other day.

Noah: Oh, are you saying it was a hit because of all the practice we got making the album cover?

Tessa: Yeah, something like that.

Kyle: And celebrating our impending wedding redo.

Noah: What? You guys are getting married again?

Summer: We are — here this time so that everyone can come and see what true love looks like.

Noah: Ah. Sounds cool. Maybe I’ll be there.

Summer: Maybe you’ll be invited.

Noah: No, seriously, though. Congratulations, you two. I’m happy for you.

Kyle: Hey, thanks.

Summer: Will you be bringing anyone? Like, say, allie perhaps?

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, about that, I actually want to talk to you two about that if you have time.

Mariah: Uh, yeah, of course. We can do that now.

Noah: Yeah.

Mariah: Okay. Sorry to run off like this, guys, but see you later.

Noah: Bye.

Tessa: Well, good luck with the planning and everything.

Kyle: Huh.

Summer: That was weird.

Kyle: 100%.

Summer: I mean, any relationship advice I could give is just as valuable as mariah’S. I mean, are we not as blissfully happy as there are?

Kyle: We left bliss in the rearview. We are on our way to “no one’s ever been this happy” level of happy.

Summer: Yeah. So why them and not us?

Kyle: Maybe he knows we need to focus on the details of our vow renewal. Come on what about this one?

Allie: Traci, I promise I am not doing anything wrong.

Traci: Oh, that’s a relief.

Allie: And — and I did not call in sick. I’m very careful about getting my hours in at jabot.

Traci: I’m sure that you’re going above and beyond, but let’s see. This mystery of yours has got my curiosity piqued. We’ve got a scientist who isn’t at the lab assigned to keep her auntie in the dark. I don’t know. I think I’m going to need more. How much longer am I going to have to wait? I need spoilers.

Allie: And I wish I can tell you, but unfortunately, this just isn’t my secret to tell.

Traci: Okay, whose secret is it?

Allie: Noah will be here soon, and I am sure we’ll both find out more.

Traci: Noah? Now, that is interesting.

Allie: Wait, wait. What’s so interesting about noah? The way you’re saying that is making me a little nervous.

Traci: Oh, no, no. I’m just so delighted things are going so well for you, honey, both at the office and outside of work. I knew you would find your way.

Allie: Well, I couldn’t have done it if I hadn’t gotten some sage advice.

Traci: From your favorite auntie, I suppose.

Allie: Oh, yes. She told me that I, uh — I needed to give myself permission to be happy. And I have. So thank you again, traci, for more than just the advice. It feels really great to have family again.

Diane: I mean, how do I even begin to tell my son what an idiot I was? Having a fight with phyllis in the office when I knew better? I just — I just hope he can forgive me.

Jack: Before you make that call, you should know I have no intention of telling kyle about this run-in with phyllis.

Diane: Why would you protect me?

Jack: I’m not protecting you. I’m protecting myself. Look, this is between kyle and summer and phyllis and you. I can’t be the one to instigate issues at marchetti.

Diane: Well, I respect that, and I — I also feel terrible that you had to witness my meltdown.

Jack: Well, you were certainly pretty careless about anyone and everyone who works with you hearing you.

Diane: Yeah, so you’re not the only one. Another reason that I should come clean.

Jack: Okay, I don’t think anyone was nearby.

Diane: [ Sighs ] It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter. I mean, even if you carried the secret of my fight with phyllis to the grave, I would know, and that lie of omission would impact my interactions with my son. That’s why I have to be honest with kyle. It’s the only way our relationship can work. So I am… I’m going to tell him how horribly I behaved, and then, um, he can decide how to deal with it.

Kyle: None of these options are speaking to me.

Summer: Maybe we’re not listening hard enough.

Kyle: Oh, really?

Summer: Yeah, sometimes you have to lean in. Shh.

Kyle: What’s the muse saying?

Summer: We need more choices. Mom, hi. Is everything alright?

Phyllis: Something has happened.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Kyle: It’s my mom. Girls trip.

Allie: I wonder what’s keeping noah.

[ Knock on door ]

Traci: Oh, I think we’re about to find out.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Hi, allie.

Allie: Hi, mariah. Hey, tessa.

Tessa: Hey.

Noah: Hey, babe. Alright, I am sorry that we’re late. I can explain everything. I ran into the two people who could’ve —

Traci: [ Clears throat ] Hi.

Noah: Traci, hi. Uh, what does she know?

Allie: Uh, I hinted something was up, but I wasn’t sure how much to tell.

Traci: Okay, so whatever you’re planning, I’ll leave you to it.

Noah: No, no, no. Stay. I’m actually really glad you’re here, and I hope that your evening is free.

Traci: I have nothing on the calendar.

Noah: Good.

Tessa: Because we planned a surprise.

Mariah: For summer and kyle.

Noah: And we can really use your help.

Traci: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Jack: Phyllis, I didn’t know you would be here, as well. I —

Diane: Seriously? I assume you wasted no time in sharing with them what happened earlier.

Phyllis: Oh, well, I felt they had the right to know.

Diane: Yeah, I’m glad you told them, because honesty is so important. That’s why I told kyle and summer to meet me here so that I could own up to what happened.

Phyllis: Well, I mean, you’re just saying that because you were caught.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: Is that true, mom?

Jack: I was with her before the phone call. She is very remorseful.

Diane: Thank you, jack, but what I did was indefensible. My behavior was completely out of line, and I — I am truly sorry. After sharing my commitment to family harmony and assuring you both that my priorities were in the right place, I lost my temper. It was unprofessional, it was uncalled for, and I am truly sorry.

Phyllis: Wow. Is this where I applaud? I mean, because this performance is truly remarkable.

Diane: I’m not going to make some last-ditch plea to try and save my job. You know, a job that I have grown to love because working with you two has been a dream. But you made it painfully clear that there would be zero tolerance for this kind of thing, so I am going to save both of you the discomfort and officially resign.

Traci: Okay, I love a good mystery just like the next person, but I’m going to need a little bit more information before I sign on to this plan of yours.

Allie: Well, I promise noah’s idea is exciting and fun.

Noah: Even if it is coming together at the last minute.

Mariah: Tonight was the only night that worked.

Traci: Okay, so I think I’m getting this. This is about kyle and summer, but you can’t possibly be surprising them with their vow-renewal ceremony, because I think I just successfully talked kyle out of keeping it a surprise from summer.

Noah: It’s a surprise pre-vow-renewal party.

[ Laughter ]

Allie: At noah’s new club.

Tessa: Tonight.

Traci: Oh, my gosh. I love it. And I know kyle and summer are going to love it, too. What a great idea to christen your club. So what can I do to help?

Noah: How do you feel about being a decoy? We could really use someone to lure the guests of honor into the club.

Traci: I can do that.

Noah: I could also use your advice on something.

Traci: What’s that?

Noah: We’re having a little bit of a guest-list quandary. Obviously, my dad and phyllis have to be there and you and jack.

Tessa: But should we include diane?

Mariah: Or are we just asking for trouble putting those two in a room together with a throwable cake?

Phyllis: I, for one, would like to congratulate diane for doing the right thing, stepping down after that very, very embarrassing outburst. I’d like to congratulate you for doing the very noble, sensible thing.

Kyle: Are you sure this is what you want to do, mom? You’re willing to step down?

Diane: I made a promise. I agreed to your terms, and I violated them. How could you ever trust me again if I didn’t keep my word?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Phyllis: Why are you nodding to him? What’s going on?

Summer: Mom. Those terms we agreed on?

Kyle: We made it clear that both of you would be terminated from marchetti if there were any more infractions, and we meant it.

Summer: Diane resigned because of an argument with you.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] What? What, you — you both don’t want me to resign, as well.

[ Chuckles ]

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Traci: Phyllis and diane. Well, they would definitely cause a rift in the time-space continuum considering how much chaos they generate. But wouldn’t they have to be on their best behavior because this is about their kids? Wouldn’t they?

Allie: Yeah, I agree with traci. Why would kyle and summer’s mothers cause trouble at a celebration of their love for each other?

Mariah: Because this is phyllis and diane, and history has proven that that’s just what happens when they’re in each other’s orbit. So why risk it?

Tessa: Because if only one of them is invited, they’ll probably take it very personally.

Mariah: So maybe we shouldn’t invite either of them.

Allie: Wait, no moms at all?

Tessa: Well, of course they’d be at the ceremony.

Noah: No, seems weird and wrong. I know phyllis and diane bring out the worst in each other, but they love their kids.

Tessa: But maybe the best gift that we can give summer and kyle is a night of love and support without all the drama.

Allie: I know I’m new here, but what if there’s another option, one that doesn’t exclude phyllis or diane?

Phyllis: What? I’m not at fault. She lost her mind. I didn’t provoke her.

Summer: We’re aware of what happened, mom.

Phyllis: She’s resigning because she knows she did the wrong thing. I shouldn’t have to resign, too.

Summer: I guess I need to remind you of the lunch that we just had where we notified you and diane that it wouldn’t matter who said or did what to whom, that you would both be out.

Phyllis: Okay, wait a second. So when I came to you in good faith about what happened, I was just sealing my fate?

Diane: Nobody likes a tattletale.

Kyle: What was that?

Diane: Oh, I was just saying that you made the terms of our employment crystal clear.

Kyle: Even more reason we appreciate you being honest. You knew the cost, but you did the right thing anyway.

Phyllis: Okay, well, that’s it?

Diane: You know, I guess phyllis just didn’t grasp the concept of what you had said, but I respect that when you and summer say something as senior executives at marchetti, that you mean it.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Okay, so, listen, I have the utmost respect for both of you because you’re fair and you’re both very, very smart. And I would think you wouldn’t let some ridiculous, arbitrary rule stop you from doing the right thing.

Kyle: Summer and I are sorry to see you go. Both of you were assets to the company, but it seems as if this was inevitable.

Summer: We’ll miss seeing you around the office.

Phyllis: Okay. Thank you for the opportunity. It was a great time. Thank you.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Diane: Well, I — I hope we can all get together for dinner at some point.

Jack: [ Groans ] I know that wasn’t easy for you. I have to ask. Were you just teaching your mothers a lesson, or is marchetti saying goodbye to them forever?

Kyle: I don’t think learning to play nice is even a possibility for those two at this point.

Summer: You know what the worst part about this is? They were both doing really great work, and my mom is a perfect fit at marchetti home, and…

Jack: Can I perhaps offer a suggestion?

Summer: Anything. Please.

Jack: Let them stew in this for a while, and then offer them one final one last chance.

Mariah: I want to be optimistic. I do, okay? But I have to be realistic. And diane and phyllis in a room together, it’s just going to be total war.

Noah: Alright, well, I think we should hear allie out.

Traci: I agree. What’s your plan, honey? One mom and then the next.

Tessa: Oh, like staggering their arrival?

Allie: Yes, precisely. We have one mom spend time with the happy couple, they give a toast, they have fun, and then all we have to make sure we do is get her to be gone before the next one arrives.

Noah: Genius. I love it.

Traci: This plan might actually work.

Mariah: Yeah, it definitely has potential. You know, we just have to make sure that there is no overlap ’cause then everything will fall apart.

Tessa: If anyone can pull it off, we can.

Noah: Alright, we need to set the next phase of this plan in motion.

Allie: Operation let’s get everyone there on time. Okay, suggestions?

Traci: Um, I think you should ask diane to be there first. I think she’ll be easier to get out of the room. Easier than phyllis.

Mariah: Well, perfect. I’ll escort kyle and diane to the venue.

Noah: And I’ll take care of summer and my dad.

Traci: I can get jack there.

Tessa: And allie and I will make sure that the club is ready to rock.

Traci: [ Chuckles ] Alright, everybody have their assignments?

Noah: Alright, let’s give kyle and summer a night they’ll never forget.

Summer: You’re seriously advocating giving our moms one more last chance?

Kyle: We’ll take that under advisement.

Summer: How many more last chances do they deserve anyway?

Jack: I will leave that decision in your very capable hands.

[ Cellphone pings ] That’s traci. She wants to see me. Um, I’ll see you both later.

Kyle: Yeah, go. We’ve got this under control. What do you think?

Summer: I think your father’s a pushover. Why should we give our moms another chance to break our hearts?

Kyle: Maybe we scared them straight, and they’re filled with remorse.

Summer: Yeah, they’re sorry. They’re sorry that they’re suffering any consequences. This is the only way they’re going to learn, kyle. We have to be firm.

Kyle: I hear what you’re saying, but is it worth the collateral damage to marchetti just to prove a point?

Summer: On the other hand, if we let them off the hook now, they may never take anything we have to say seriously again.

Kyle: Okay, let’s see what they’ve been up to since they left. If they’re carefully crafting apology letters, we can talk. If they’re planning on waging war, they’re out of chances.

Summer: Okay. I’m on board. Just hope for the best.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry about how that went down.

Phyllis: You are my daughter. You’re supposed to be on my side.

Summer: You’re not being fair. I am always on your side.

Phyllis: No, you’re not. You fired me because of something diane did. She lost her mind, summer. She lost her mind. Doesn’t seem to matter. I mean, she can’t get over her hatred for me. She’s constantly playing mind games, but I’m paying the price.

Summer: We laid out the zero-tolerance rules less than 24 hours ago.

Phyllis: Yep. It doesn’t matter. Her hatred for me goes back decades. No rule is going to change that.

Summer: I know. Mom, I’ve heard all of your stories about diane. And you know what? I believe them. I understand why you feel the way you do about diane, but you gave me your word that you would keep the peace.

Phyllis: I did keep the peace. Diane didn’T. I mean, honestly, this — this rule is ridiculous, summer. It’s ridiculous. One mom is bad, and then the other one should get fired, too. I mean, come on.

Summer: It’s the behavior that’s unacceptable.

Phyllis: It’s diane’s behavior that’s unacceptable.

Summer: Mom, be honest with yourself. If you wanted to keep the peace, you would have quashed the conflict. You could’ve ignored her, you could’ve walked away, but you didn’T.

Phyllis: Gandhi wouldn’t be able to walk away from diane.

Summer: But must you accept every invitation for a fight? Mom, as much as I love you, and I do love you, and as much as I sympathize with what you’re going through, my husband and I are trying to run a major fashion company. We’re dealing with time differences, creative differences, and now, every single day, it seems like, we’re dealing with issues with our moms that are distracting us. And I’m not even going to talk about that mysterious file that allegedly showed up on diane’s computer.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. And there it is. You just mentioned it.

Summer: Diabolical plot or not, it’s the fact that I had to take time out of my day to deal with it. That is the problem. Mom, I need you to see my perspective on this, to focus on the bigger picture here, please.

[ Cellphone pings ]

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Is that a fashion emergency? Do you need my help?

Summer: No, it’s — it’s noah. He wants me to meet him at the grand phoenix.

Phyllis: What’s going on?

Summer: I don’t know. Maybe something to do with the club? I should go.

Phyllis: Okay, well, I’ll go with you. We can finish our discussion.

Summer: You know what, mom? I think we should sleep on this, talk of the morning.

Phyllis: Okay.

Summer: Love you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Are you here to get me to hand over my company credit card?

Kyle: No. I came to tell you I’m proud of you.

Diane: Proud? That’s not a word that comes to mind when speaking about what I did.

Kyle: Well, we can all agree you were in the wrong, but I am still proud that you made the right decision afterwards.

Diane: Resigning.

Kyle: Yeah.

Diane: Yeah, what choice did I have? You know, part of my therapy has been learning to own my actions. I just… I just hope this doesn’t change the way you see me or affect my relationship with harrison.

Kyle: Hey, it was business, nothing more. And it’ll stay that way unless things escalate.

Diane: I do not intend for that to happen. I hope you know that. And I know I made a similar promise earlier today…

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Diane: But after losing the job that I’ve grown to love, I, um — I am more resolved than ever to do better, to be better.

Kyle: I really hope you mean that.

Diane: I do. So has phyllis officially resigned?

Kyle: [ Scoffs ]

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: Is everything alright?

Kyle: I’m not sure. What do you think?

Phyllis: [ Thinking ] Oh, diane, you are so sweet and innocent and humble.

[ Sighs ] Could you actually [Sighs] Be getting the better of me? Could I be failing? No. I will not let her win. I will not. Think. Oh, phyllis, think. They all have blinders on. If I could you just get to summer, and if I could just get her to open her eyes and look at things honestly from my perspective… yeah. That’s it. Summer just needs a little nudge to see that diana is the one who was wrong. That’s it.

Summer: Okay, what’s going on?

Diane: I have no idea.

Summer: What did your message say?

Kyle: Mariah said to meet her here and bring my mom.

Summer: Hmm. Noah told me to meet him here, but he didn’t say anything about the two of you.

Together: Surprise!

[ Cheers and applause ]

Noah: Yeah!

Mariah: Ow!

Noah: Surprise! A fragrance this alluring

Summer: I think we walked in on the wrong party.

Noah: No, this is exactly where you’re supposed to be.

Kyle: But why? Would someone please explain what’s going on?

Noah: You’re in the right place ’cause this party is for you. And you.

Kyle: I don’t get it. Surprise what?

Jack: Traci, what would you call this?

Traci: The surprise non-bachelor/non-bachelorette party. Eh, that’s a little clunky.

[ Laughter ]

Allie: Well, whatever it is, it is my first big abbott shindig.

Noah: Oh, in honor of you having yet another wedding.

Summer: Aww.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] I love it.

Summer: Oh, my god. You guys, this is so sweet. I’m fine. I’m fine. It’s just, you don’t — you don’t know how much this means to me. To us.

Kyle: Mm. Thank you so much, everyone. As you all know, historically, I am the go-to guy for wedding and all things wedding-related.

Mariah: I’m sorry. Have you planned a speech for your surprise party?

[ Laughter ]

Kyle: What I’m trying to say is you guys really know how to celebrate.

[ Laughter ]

Noah: You heard the guy. Let’s party. Welcome to the glam club.

Traci: Wow.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: Noah, this place is going to be packed day and night. I love it.

Kyle: You’ve done an amazing job.

Allie: I’m so impressed.

Traci: And noah planned this entire evening.

Noah: Yeah, well, I know you have pretty high standards, so I hope I lived up to the expectation.

Kyle: You sure have.

Summer: You know what? I was right to suspect something earlier, even though you all were very convincing when you were pretending not to know anything about our vow renewal.

Mariah: Well, I really hope you can forgive us.

Kyle: It’s the best surprise we could’ve gotten.

Traci: Even better than the surprise re-wedding you had planned?

Diane: Ah, I’m so glad everything’s out in the open.

Summer: Noah, did you say something about champagne?

Noah: I didn’t, but, uh — okay.

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: Noah, I see kyle’s parents here, but where are mine?

Noah: Oh, dad’s on his way. He should be here any second.

Summer: And what about my mom?

Noah: We thought it might be a good idea to avoid any possible tension, so we staggered the arrival of your mom and diane. I know it’s weird.

Summer: Oh, actually, after the day the four of us have had, that is the most brilliant solution ever. You are about to win brother of the year award.

Noah: Yeah, we got to make sure that diane’s out of here before phyllis shows up.

Summer: And you have a plan to get her out of here on time?

Noah: I thought that I did, but it looks like we just hit a little snag.

Summer: Oh. No, no, no.

Phyllis: What’s going on?

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[ Knock on door ]

[ Exhales heavily ]

Deacon: Nikki?

Nikki: Hello, deacon.

Deacon: [ Laughs ] I can’t believe this. I-I haven’t seen you in forever. I-I didn’t think I’d ever see you again.

Nikki: Yeah, well, I didn’t think I would ever have to see you again, either, but I needed to speak to you, so I tracked down your phone number and i sent you a message.

Deacon: Well, you are about the last person that I thought would be on the other side of that text — summoning me to a mysterious hotel room, nonetheless.

Nikki: I wasn’t sure you would show up if you knew it was from me.

Deacon: Well, you’re wrong. Of course I would. Come on, nik. I’m happy to see you. You know, I got to admit, I’ve — I’ve thought a lot about you over the years, you know, all the things that we went through together.

Nikki: Is that right?

Deacon: Absolutely. I wondered how you were doing. Oh, and, nik, one more thing. You look good.

Diane: [ Breathes deeply ] Hello, victor. You’re looking well.

Victor: There something you need?

Diane: Well, I just haven’t seen much of you lately, not since you came by to say hello when I returned. But, um, I thought maybe we could catch up.

Victor: I recall I had two unfortunate occasions when I saw you. One was when you engaged in a slapping fest with my wife and the other when you crashed the chancellor-winters launching party.

Diane: Well, I’ve been on my best behavior ever since.

Victor: Really?

Diane: Mm.&

Victor: Good. Well, then I think that’s all the information you and I need to exchange, right?

Phyllis: Hey. This is interesting, seeing you two together.

Diane: Phyllis.

Phyllis: Hello.

Diane: Hello.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] I feel the need to sit down and watch. That’s all.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: [ Clears throat ]

[ Whispering ] What are you talking about? Do I have to ask?

Lily: Thank you for joining me.

Devon: Yeah. It sounded urgent.

Billy: Is this about nate’s resignation?

Lily: Uh, no, no. Devon and I talked about that already, and I am optimistic that nate will change his mind. So we’ll discuss that later. Right now, I want to talk about taking chancellor-winters public. Now that jill and I have done the research and looked at all the numbers, we are very, very eager to pursue this ipo. And I’m really hoping to have this be a unanimous decision and to have your support by the end of today.

Victoria: It made more sense to meet here than at my office.

Nate: Agreed.

Victoria: You know, I’ve been considering the information that you brought me about jill and lily’s desire to take chancellor-winters public. Do you still think that they’ll be successful?

Nate: No guarantees. But I believe it’ll happen.

Victoria: Based on?

Nate: Well, jill was fired up about the idea, and with lily backing her, I’d be shocked if devon and billy didn’t ultimately go along with it.

Victoria: I’m sure the two of them could be very persuasive. Provided that they can make this happen, I’m interested in buying as many shares as possible to help me obtain the majority stake in the company. I mean, it’ll be an extraordinary addition for newman, don’t you think?

Nate: Couldn’t agree more.

[ Laughs ]

Victoria: Although I know that jill and lily are very savvy, and I’m sure they’ve already orchestrated the deal so that the family retains the bulk of the stock.

Nate: That is correct. 51% of the stock will remain in the hands of the chancellor-winters senior executive team.

Victoria: Well, then it would be impossible for newman to have the level of involvement that I’m hoping for.

Nate: Not necessarily. I’d be willing to sell you my shares. They, along with what you can purchase on the stock exchange, will make newman majority shareholder.

Victoria: That would be a huge risk on your part.

Nate: It’s one I’m willing to take, if and only if you’re willing to give me what I want in return for my help. (Grump) there is no perfect, only practice.

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Victor: I apologize, but i don’t recall asking anyone to join me.

Phyllis: Mm. Well, I’m not going to join you.

Victor: Ah.

Phyllis: I have to-go order. I’m gonna get it and leave. I was here earlier for a lunch meeting, but we didn’t really have lunch, did we?

Diane: Mm. We met up with summer and kyle.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Victor: How riveting.

Diane: Mm. Uh… oh, look, phyllis, here comes your to-go bag. I certainly don’t want your lunch to get cold.

Phyllis: Oh, don’t worry. It’s gazpacho. I’m all good.

Diane: Well, I have a few things I’d like to say to victor in private.

Phyllis: I’m sure you do. Um…I wish you luck. Good luck.

Diane: Why do I need luck?

Phyllis: Because he sees right through you, just like i do. Good luck.

Victor: Hey, phyllis, good seeing you.

Phyllis: You too.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Nikki: Save your flattery, deacon. This isn’t a reunion for two old friends. Or have you conveniently forgotten that you almost ruined my life?

Deacon: No, I haven’t forgotten. But I did try and make it up to you.

Nikki: Oh, yeah. As if you could, after everything you did to me. You took advantage of me when i was vulnerable. You manipulated me into marrying you. And then you pretended you were on my side when I thought I had killed diane jenkins. You didn’t give a damn about me.

Deacon: Nikki, I swear that’s not true. Yes, I did set out to use you in the beginning, but then i started to have feelings for you. And then I fell in love with you. Now, look, there wasn’t a lot that meant anything to me back then, but you did.

Nikki: Thanks for the ride.

Deacon: Oh, come on, nikki. You’re hanging on by a thread, alright? Look — great. There’s booze in the house. I-I’m not leaving.

Nikki: Well, feel free to watch.

Deacon: Please don’t do this. I — look, hey, we can go to another meeting, alright? I — there’s another one in 20 minutes.

Nikki: Salute.

Deacon: [ Sighs ] So, uh, everything at the meeting was just a bunch of B.S., Right? I mean, obviously, you’re — you’re off the wagon.

Nikki: What I said was, um, “one day at a time.” “One hour at a time,” is what i said, and at this hour, I need a drink.

Deacon: Is this about diane? Is this about the night that she died? I saw you in the park. I know.

Nikki: You know what? This is probably very awkward& for you, so you should probably go.

Deacon: Nikki, please. I’m not gonna say anything. I’m not gonna tell anybody what I saw. Please, just…know that.

Nikki: I asked you to leave.

Deacon: We — we can talk. I just want you to know that i understand. W-we don’t have to talk. Just please put the glass down.

Nikki: Will you go away?

Deacon: I-I can’t do that.

Nikki: Fine.

[ Glass thuds ] I can.

Deacon: You don’t have to believe me, but there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t wish that I handled things differently.

Nikki: [ Scoffs ] Don’t stand there and tell me about your regrets. And don’t tell me that you tried to save me from taking the fall for diane’s murder when you helped her fake her own death. Yeah, that’s right. I know the whole story now, how you helped her escape from genoa city, leaving me and a lot of other people to suffer in her wake. Did you really think that the truth would not come out?

Deacon: No. No. I wasn’t that naive. I would like to know how you know.

Nikki: Did you not see the article about diane returning to genoa city? Talia morgan wrote it. It’s generated quite a lot of buzz.

Deacon: I don’t know anything about any article, and I didn’t know that diane went back there.

Nikki: Okay. Well, she recently revealed herself to jack, and —

Deacon: Wait. Jack abbott?

Nikki: Yes. Jack abbott.

Deacon: Wow.

Nikki: And she didn’t hesitate to let him know the part you played in her demise.

Deacon: [ Chuckles ] Diane, diane, diane. Threw me under the bus, huh?

Nikki: Instantly.

Deacon: Hmm.

Nikki: She’s not loyal to anybody but herself.

Deacon: So, that’s what this is all about, right? You, uh — you wanted to confront me about my deceit. So, what now? You getting ready for a little revenge?

Nikki: Yes. But not on you… so long as you do everything I ask. Hi, my name’s steve.

Billy: I appreciate your passion, lily, and my mother’s, of course, as far as the ipo goes, but I think we have a lot more to consider before we get a full consensus.

Devon: Yeah, I completely agree with that. And I don’t want to be rushed into some quick decision because of an arbitrary deadline.

Lily: Devon, no one is doing that. I really think that once you see the numbers that you’re gonna cha–

Devon: Even after hearing the numbers, though, I know I’m still gonna want to hold off, okay? I made that clear. I think — I know that the merger just happened not that long ago. So, if we go public, that’s gonna be two major moves within a matter of months. I think that it’s too soon for a number of reasons. And on top of all that, I’m not a fan of giving up autonomy as a family-owned business and losing control of everything that matters and ending up having to answer to shareholders instead of doing what we think is best for our company.

Lily: Look, you know what? I’m gonna e-mail you some things, okay? Financial analyses, projections that are pursuant to an ipo. And I really think that you’re gonna be impressed by what you see.

Victoria: While I am very grateful for what you’ve done already, I’m also interested in you continuing to give me information that might be helpful, as I’m planning to make my move.

Nate: You’re on.

Victoria: Alright, then. I have a question for you. Before you offered to be my eyes and ears, you said you were looking to leave your job, alluding to the fact that maybe there’s been some difficulty working with your family. So, are you still part of the inner circle?

Nate: I’m determined to iron things out with my cousins. And I’m confident I will have access I’ve always had.

Victoria: Excellent. Then I view you as the perfect person to help me achieve and oversee this transition, both while you’re at chancellor-winters and when you join me at newman.

Nate: So, you’re agreeing to let me run the company once it’s under the newman umbrella?

Victoria: Consider it done.

Diane: I’m sorry phyllis interrupted us. That woman has a habit of inserting herself into situations where her presence is not welcome.

Victor: There something you wanted to say to me?

Diane: Yes. I feel this conversation is long overdue.

Victor: I honestly don’t remember there being anything that you and I have to discuss.

Diane: Well, that’s — that’s true. We do have an ugly history, and I’ve done a lot to atone for, probably more than I could hope to accomplish in this lifetime.

Victor: Mm.

Diane: But I want you to know that I don’t carry any ill will towards you or nikki.

Victor: The feeling isn’t mutual.

Diane: I understand, victor. But I want you to know that I am doing everything I can to prove that I’m not the person you knew before. And — and I will keep doing so for as long as it takes.

Victor: I’ll pass this on to nikki — alright? — When she returns from her trip.

Nikki: Diane says she’s waited this long to reach out because she wanted to be the best possible version of herself for her son — kyle.

Deacon: And I’m sensing that you don’t believe that.

Nikki: Oh, please. Little by little, she has wormed her way back into our world. And she even wrangled a job for herself at the business that her son and his wife run. It’s infuriating. I’m not gonna tolerate it anymore.

Deacon: What do you expect me to do about it?

Nikki: Diane tells a story about how hard she worked to pull herself together, that she lived a very clean, modest life when she lived here in los angeles. Of course, I don’t believe that for a second. I think she is hiding something that could ruin the new image that she has created for herself. And that is where you come in, deacon. You owe me, and it is time that you pay up. So, if you know what’s good for you, you will tell me everything I can use to expose that bitch, get her out of our lives for good. Woman tc: My a1c stayed here, it needed to be here.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. Lucky me. I keep on running to newmans and ex-newmans everywhere I go today.

Victoria: Whatever that means.

Phyllis: That means I just ran into your ex-stepmommy

[Chuckles] Diane and your dad at society.

Victoria: Uh, what woman is not my step anything.

Phyllis: Oh, well, I mean, whatever. Your dad wasn’t buying what she was selling. That’s good.

Victoria: You know, frankly, I’m less interested in what my dad is up to with diana and I’m more interested in what my mother is doing in L.A. About diane.

Phyllis: What? No. Your mom is in L.A. Meeting with the forresters about summer’s wedding dress.

Victoria: Oh, so then this trip isn’t news to you?

Phyllis: Hardly.

Victoria: Then you are also in the know that she’s there to get the goods on diane.

Phyllis: You know about that?

Victoria: I don’t know why you didn’t just admit it. Could have saved us both some time.

Phyllis: I know. I’m keeping nikki’s private life private. I’m being discreet.

Victoria: Since when does my mom confide in you?

Phyllis: Well, we found common ground when it comes to diane.

Victoria: I don’t understand. And I don’t appreciate you encouraging my mother to fly halfway across the country just to face off with deacon sharpe. You understood what kind of position that would put her in and how that would cause stress for her, both physically and emotionally. What the hell is wrong with you, phyllis?

Deacon: Nikki, as attractive as you are when you’re making threats, I can’t help you. I wish I could, but I can’T.

Nikki: I don’t believe you.

Deacon: I’m not jerking you around. Look, you’re right. I-I do owe you for the way i treated you.

Nikki: Yeah, I know you do.

Deacon: I just don’t have that much to offer. I mean, after diane died, we went our separate ways. You know, I saw her a couple times over the years when she was living her life as taylor jenson.

Nikki: Okay. Okay. So, think back to those meetings. Any detail, no matter how small. It could be very important.

Deacon: [ Sighs ] The only thing that comes to mind is I thought she had a lot of money.

Nikki: Wha– why would you think that?

Deacon: ‘Cause every time i saw her, she was buzzing around in a bentley.

Nikki: Really?

Deacon: Mm.

Nikki: Because she said she was just getting by working as a real estate broker, selling small homes, just a tiny commission.

Deacon: She led me to believe the same thing.

Nikki: Well, what about that car?

Deacon: I-I don’t know. I just figured she was dating some rich guy. You know, every time I’d see her, there was this guy in the backseat sitting next to her. I don’t know. You know, I’d ask her about it, and she’d shut me down.

Nikki: Hmm. I wonder why she would be so secretive about that with you. I mean, wouldn’t you tell your co-conspirator the truth?

Diane: Is nikki on a business trip for newman?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Yes. Important business.

Diane: Ah.

Victor: You worried she may stumble across something while she is on the west coast?

Diane: Victor, I have already told anyone who would listen that I have nothing to hide. I know that you and nikki already investigated my time in los angeles, but you couldn’t come up with anything to use against me, could you?

[ Scoffs ] You know, you and nikki both have checkered pasts, but you’ve managed to put all that behind you. And I just — I just wish you would extend the same courtesy to others, mainly me, as I build my life here.

Victor: I bet you do.

Diane: Victor, I pose no threat to you or your loved ones. The only reason I’m in genoa city is to be with my family.

Victor: That’s your choice. But since my family lives in the same town, you’re gonna have to deal with the repercussions.

Lily: Now do you see the benefits of an ipo?

Billy: [ Sighs ] I mean, assuming these numbers are correct, they’re — they’re pretty damn impressive.

Lily: Right. Okay. So, I mean, does that move the needle at all for you? Are you moving closer to a “yes” vote?

Devon: [ Sighs ] Lily, one of the biggest reasons, for me at least, for doing this merger is because we wanted to create a unified, family-owned business and a legacy, a legacy that we can leave behind for our kids and our grandkids. And I think that if we go public, we’re gonna lose that completely ’cause we’re gonna have to end up answering to a board of people we don’t know and it’s all gonna become about profits and share prices and pleasing our hedge funds. We’re gonna have to completely change our mind-set, and I don’t know if it’s gonna be for the better.

Lily: So, what I’m hearing is that you’re not convinced.

Devon: I just feel like there should be more owning a company than turning a profit, as crazy as that might sound, because i feel like there should be a personal satisfaction you get from coming to work. And as a public company, that’s gonna go out the window.

Lily: Look, devon, I get it. I get it. And I-I believe part of that. I do.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: But I really think that our vision would still define the future of chancellor-winters going forward. I mean, to me, this is an opportunity to grow and to make an impact. You know, we’re allowing people who believe in us to invest in us and give us the money that we need to make this a bigger and stronger entity. This is the next step in our evolution. I mean, this is our moment to reach for the stars. We can’t pass that by.

[ Knock on door ]

Lily: Nate. Hey. Come on in.

Nate: Hey. Um… I can see you’re busy, so, uh, I’ll get right to the point.

Devon: Please do.

Nate: I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting, and I realized i was wrong and you were right about me overstepping. I need to grow into my position and pay my dues like everyone else. No matter how strongly I feel about my ideas, I need to respect the opinions of others. Especially those in the hierarchy above me. I regret I resigned in anger, and I’m here to ask for another chance.

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Nikki: I suppose it’s possible diane could have been seeing a man who was wealthy. Or maybe she fell into money herself, whether it be illegally or legal. She was always very resourceful.

Deacon: Ain’t that the truth.

Nikki: Mm. Well, whatever the real story is, maybe the reason she kept her distance from you is she didn’t want your grubby paws on her money.

Deacon: [ Chuckles ] You know, I’d like to tell you I’m offended by that characterization, but given my past, I guess I can’T. Your theories are solid.

Nikki: Yeah, well, theories do me no good. I need proof. So, keep thinking about these meetings with diane. What else do you remember?

Deacon: Nikki, I wish I could tell you what you want to hear. I really do. But I-I can’T. Look, I admire the way that you’re trying to protect your family. I would love nothing more than to help you as a way of trying to make amends.

Nikki: There is no making amends for what you put me through, no forgiveness. The only thing I want from you is information. And if you don’t have anything to give me, I will send you on your way and forget I ever knew your name. Okay. We’re done here.

Deacon: Nikki, wait.

Phyllis: I think, in a way, it might be a good thing that she’s meeting with the man who was aiding and abetting diane. It could be — I don’t know —

Victoria: Cathartic?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Victoria: Yeah, I — i understand that. But we’re talking about deacon sharpe.

Phyllis: Yeah. I mean, I think we all regret having anything to do with him. Ugh. He’s a pig.

Victoria: Yeah, which is why I preferred that my mom stay away.

Phyllis: Yeah, I’d prefer that, too. But, I mean, listen, if she could deal with victor newman on a daily basis, she can deal with deacon.

Victoria: Oh, that’s so funny.

Phyllis: Okay. This is the thing. She may have been — I don’t know — a bit of a train wreck all those years —

Victoria: “Might have been”? Really?

Phyllis: Yeah, she may have been, but she’s not like that anymore. She’s not. She’s different. And she’s not gonna let deacon play her, especially when it comes to the goal of getting diane jenkins out of town once once and for all.

Victor: Is there a problem? Are you surprised by what I’ve said?

Diane: Yes, victor, there is a problem.

Victor: Really?

Diane: Yeah. When I chose to come back to this town, I was under no illusions about the long, hard road I’d have to travel. And there have been countless smears and insults and threats. And I have — I have rolled with it all. I have handled it all with grace because I understand what emotions my presence provokes.

Victor: Do you now?

Diane: Yes, victor, I do. But I didn’t just come back from the dead to suffer endless abuse. I have worked so hard to start over, and I have too much to lose to have anyone tear me down or scare me off. I will never let that happen.

Victor: Should I bring in the violins now?

Diane: [ Chuckling ] No.

Victor: You know that I enjoy a good fight. And I can see your fighting spirits are up. But you know where this will probably end, right? Girls trip.

Nate: I, um, guess I stunned you all speechless.

Lily: Look, thank you for coming here and saying that. I know that wasn’t easy for you.

Nate: I have a new perspective now, know exactly what I want, which meant checking my temper and ego at the door.

Lily: Well, I’m — I’m just curious. I mean, what — what changed your mind?

Devon: Yeah, I was about to ask the exact same thing ’cause this is a pretty big shift for you.

Nate: You’re right. After we got into it yesterday, I had a chance to cool down, take a step back, and think about what you’ve all been trying to tell me. I’ve been doing a lot of talking and not a lot of listening. And now I finally heard you.

Billy: On a delay, it sounds like. Of course it happens. Happened to me many times.

Nate: That is the perfect way to put it — a delayed reaction that could only occur once I got out of my own head. It doesn’t mean I don’t feel strongly about my ideas. I would love to see them come to fruition when the time is right. But I realize I overstepped. I felt underappreciated and attacked, so I lashed out.

Devon: Yeah, you sure did.

Nate: Because I was only thinking about myself. I wasn’t considering the bigger picture — the relationships with my family, the need to present a united front for the sake of chancellor-winters’ success. I realized it would make the company look less stable for the ipo if word got out that I’d jumped ship. Assuming you’re planning on moving forward with it.

Lily: Uh…uh, well, we — we haven’t decided yet. That’s what we were just talking about.

Devon: Nate, if we were to hae you come back after everything you just said, how are things going to be different between you and me? How’s that dynamic gonna change with us?

Nate: I’m your coo. I report to you. The final word lies with you and lily, and I won’t circumvent your wishes. That being said, I would like for you to be open to my suggestions, even if they’re not ideas you’re comfortable with at first. And if jill or lily or billy sees merit in what I have to offer, I’d like for you to give weight to their opinions.

Devon: So, you’re expecting, like, a majority-rules type of situation?

Nate: No, no, no, not at all. You’re the boss. But simply put, if we’re going to make a sincere attempt at operating as a team, I hope you will meet me halfway.

Victoria: I want it in digest form twice a day. Any mention of the company, no matter how cursory. Oh, and I may need you to do some research for me in the near future. Alright. Excellent. I knew I could count on you. Bye-bye.

Victor: That sounds to me as if you’re about to acquire another company to add to the newman portfolio.

Victoria: Time will tell.

Victor: Care to share?

Victoria: Well, I, um — actually, I do have something in play that you might find intriguing, but I’m not quite ready to present it to you yet.

Victor: Hmm. Well, well, well. Interested to hear all about it. By the way, I want to tell you that I’m very proud of what you’ve accomplished here so far. You and your mother make a hell of a team, you know.

Victoria: I know that mom is in los angeles meeting with deacon about diane.

Victor: And you have concerns about that, right?

Victoria: I’m still concerned about it. I-I’m very concerned. Have you heard from her?

Victor: Unh-unh.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] God knows what games he’s playing with her now.

Victor: Hmm.

[ Door slams ]

Nikki: Of course you were holding out on me. How typical of you and your tenuous relationship with the truth.

Deacon: Take it easy. It just occurred to me in the moment, alright? I don’t even know if it’s significant.

Nikki: Alright, will you just tell me?

Deacon: It’s not something i tell you. It’s something I — I have to show you, alright? I can bring it to work — the restaurant.

Nikki: Oh, my god. Are you actually trying to lure me to your place of employment?

Deacon: Why? You want to be lured?

Nikki: Ugh!

Deacon: Come on, nik. No. Just — look, you come, I’m gonna give this thing to you, I’m gonna hand it over, and once I do, you can pretend you never knew me. Okay everyone,

Lily: I mean, you know where I stand. I would love to have nate back. But it’s gonna take all of us to make this work.

Devon: Yeah. Well, listen, nate. I can — I can try and be more open to your ideas and to hearing you out, and I can even give you more leeway in certain areas. But the back and forth that we’ve been having between us — it’s been terrible. And it really has to stop. I mean it when I say that. I want to put it completely behind us. So, if you think we can do that, then, sure, I’m fine with giving you a second chance.

Billy: Well, as the king of second chances, I’m just gonna say it. Welcome back.

Lily: Yay!

Nate: Thank you. Thank you.

Lily: I’m so excited.

[ Laughs ] I see a bright future for all of us.

Nate: Mm. I couldn’t agree more.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Victoria: Look, I know that mom said she could handle anything that deacon threw her way, but what if he tries to mess with her head again? Or maybe he flies into some kind of a rage because he’s being confronted about helping diane fake her death. This could all go south so quickly.

Victor: Do you honestly think I would let her go there without providing security? I mean, my security team has eyes on her the entire time. She is in no danger, okay?

Victoria: Look, that’s no guarantee.

Victor: My baby, if I thought your mother wasn’t up to dealing with this fellow, I would have found another way to handle him, alright? Your mother’s strong. She asked me to have faith in her, and I do.

Victoria: So do I. I just hope she can get whatever dirt this bastard has on diane and comes back home and she never has to give deacon sharpe another thought ever again.

Talia: What happened? Are you alright?

Nikki: Yeah, I’m fine. Seeing deacon brought up a lot of bad memories.

Talia: From all that you told me about him, how could it not?

Nikki: Mm. He’s still the same snake that he was, still has some of the old charm, which he tried on me. It was disgusting.

Talia: I’m sorry you had to deal with that.

Nikki: Well, I knew what i was getting into when I decided to come here. But I did get one thing out of him.

Talia: What’s that?

Nikki: He said that during the few times he saw her in L.A. That diane seemed to be living the high life. And that contradicts the story she has told.

Talia: Interesting.

Nikki: Yeah. We need to dig deeper. We need to find out what that lifestyle entailed.

Talia: That would be my instinct, too. Any ideas?

Nikki: Well — oh, and then deacon says that there’s something that I might be interested in seeing and he wants me to meet him. Like I would ever go anywhere he suggested. I mean, I don’t even know if this thing actually exists.

Talia: Obviously, the decision is up to you, but off chance deacon has something worthwhile in his possession…

Nikki: You think I should go.

Talia: All I’m saying is, i wonder if meeting with him one last time might be worth the effort.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: You made it out unscathed! Good for you! So, how’d it go? The mea culpa — did it work? Did you get shot down? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Diane: You know, we’re — we’re here to work, not to do whatever it is that you’re doing.

Phyllis: Well, I’m caring for a co-worker.

Diane: Oh, please stop.

Phyllis: Stop what? Caring?

Diane: Stop being so damn disingenuous.

Phyllis: Now you’re hurting my feelings.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Phyllis, I have a meeting to go to. If you’ll excuse me.

Phyllis: Are you gonna apologize to me?

Diane: Oh, get over yourself. And get out of my way.

Phyllis: Oh, there it is.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: There it is. There it is. This is the real diane. This is the real diane. I knew you would start to crumble. This is the first crack in the armor, isn’t it?

Diane: Alright, where do you and victor get off? Where do you get off throwing stones at people? You have both lied and cheated and deceived others countless times! You’ve both been charged with a litany of crimes! And you know what? By the way, I’m not the only person who’s faked my death. Victor has done it half a dozen times!

Phyllis: But who’s counting, right?

Diane: And yet you continue to think that you get some free pass where you just torment and punish me!

Phyllis: I’m not doing that.

Diane: I am warning you, phyllis. You keep pushing me, and you will regret it.

Phyllis: There you are. There you are.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: That is the diane I know and hate. There…you…are. And this is the beginning of the end for you.

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Diane: Well, this is a nice surprise, you and summer arranging for us to all meet up.

Kyle: We felt like we should all sit down together.

Diane: Oh, absolutely. I think it’s a great idea.

Summer: Mom, are you on board?

Phyllis: Oh. I mean — well, I thought it was gonna be a private lunch, just the two of us, but, gosh, the four of us? That’s a kick. Sure.

[ Door closes ]

Nikki: Thank you for coming to meet me, talia.

Talia: It’s good to see you again, nikki, but I am surprised you’re in L.A.

Nikki: I have some important business to take care of.

Talia: For newman enterprises?

Nikki: No. Um… actually, I am here on behalf of the people of genoa city who deserve to be rid of diane jenkins. I’m also going to be talking with deacon sharpe, who helped her fake her own death. I’m hoping to get enough dirt out of him to drive her from town for good.

Talia: I did some research on him for my article. His past is almost as colorful as hers.

Nikki: Yeah, it is. But he’s sure to know what diane was up to when she was living in L.A. Under that assumed identity.

Talia: Well, please tell me what you learn because I can use that information to expand the scope of my story about diane.

Nikki: Oh, I’m so happy to hear you say that. I mean, maybe if what I find is compelling enough, your editor would let you finish writing the series. Frankly, I was rather suspicious of how that was killed so abruptly after the first installment.

Talia: Well, so was I, and that is why I’m committed to turning this into a book if the magazine refuses to publish any more about diane.

Nikki: Oh, my god, that would be amazing. I mean, as long as the world gets to hear the whole sordid story.

Talia: And I get the feeling that deacon sharpe could take this in a whole new direction.

Nikki: Yeah, he could. That’s why I have to catch him completely off guard. I’m gonna confront him about everything he did with diane and how it almost ruined my life. He has no idea what’s coming.

Talia: I sense there’s more to it for you.

Nikki: What do you mean?

Talia: You’re talking tough, but you seem a little nervous. So, what exactly do you think is gonna happen today?

Nate: Imani. How’s it going? Oh. You look upset.

Imani: [ Sighs ] Is it that obvious?

Nate: What’s got you so stressed? Is it your mom?

Imani: No. Now it’s my dad. He’s been such a rock for me and mom, even amanda, but here we are, always leaning on his strength.

Nate: Okay. Did something happen?

Imani: I guess all the pressure and stress from mom was just too much. He collapsed and had to be hospitalized.

Nate: Oh. I-I’m sorry to hear that.

Imani: So here I am, terrified about mom, and now this? I’m so worried about him. I’ve got this knot in my stomach that will not go away.

Nate: I know it’s a lot, but hopefully your father’s condition isn’t too serious. Would you like for me to call his doctor, see what I can find out?

Imani: Nate, I can’t keep dragging you into my personal business. You have been so helpful, but there’s only so much —

Nate: Okay, and you’ve done more for me than you realize. At least let me return the favor.

Nick: Okay, that takes care of all the questions legal had about our new acquisition contracts.

Victoria: Okay. Well, it all looks good. But now I would like to get to the biggest item on the agenda.

[ Door closes ]

Nick: Alright. What do you got?

Victoria: I have come into possession of some huge information, something that could be quite lucrative for us, but for the time being, it can’t leave this room.

Nick: Well, you have my full attention now.

Victoria: I have learned from a reliable source that devon and lily are taking chancellor-winters public.

Nick: Seriously? That’s a huge step, given how recently they merged.

Victoria: I want newman to use this inside information to grab as much initial stock offering as possible. The goal is to secure a majority of control and several seats on the board. Are you really that wowed, or are you calculating the potential of how huge newman’s reach might be with a move like this?

Nick: Honestly, my first thought isn’t about newman at all. I want you to be honest with me, and I want to know where you got this information. Did it come from a disgruntled chancellor-winters employee? Did nate bring this to you?

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Nick: I know nate’s been having a hard time working at chancellor-winters. He’s struggling with the complications of working with his family. I’m sure he and devon have butted heads.

Victoria: The situation has become untenable for him.

Nick: But why make a move like this? It seems so unlike him.

Victoria: I don’t know. I was quite surprised when he came to me with the idea. But he has his reasons.

Nick: But it makes you wonder what happened to make him go so far as to leak insider information about his own company. It seems extremely vindictive.

Victoria: Nate’s an executive now. He’s looking at this as a businessman. He sees that it’s a smart move all around.

Nick: Obviously, he doesn’t think lily and devon would agree or he wouldn’t have gone behind their backs. So, if he’s looking at it as a businessman, my question is why? What’s in it for him?

Nikki: I-I don’t have any specific expectations for what will happen when I talk to deacon. I mean, I have a general sense of caution where he’s concerned. I mean, he has no conscience. He’s manipulative. He’s very self-serving.

Talia: Well, then it’s no wonder you’re on edge about this.

Nikki: Oh, he was perfectly fine with me being accused of a murder that he knew full well had not happened. So, yeah, I have my issues with him. I just know that I have to be focused and not let him distract me from my goal — exposing diane for the fraud that she is.

Talia: Mm. You know, nikki, my job requires me to be adept at reading people, at listening to what they’re saying and what they’re not saying. And what I’m hearing is this deacon guy has the potential to knock you off your game — or at least try.

Nikki: Well, that’s why i have to be on my guard.

Talia: You know, in my research, I learned you were married to him once.

Nikki: I don’t see how that’s relevant.

Talia: We’re talking completely off the record. I promise.

Nikki: Yeah. We better be.

Talia: Correct me if I’m wrong, but you’re about to come face-to-face with a man you haven’t seen in years, a man who, in your own words, is manipulative and without a conscience.

Nikki: Believe me, I can handle deacon sharpe.

Talia: Maybe, but it could be a good idea for you to talk this out first. It could help you to go in there feeling more solid and in control.

Nikki: Well, maybe you’re right. I mean, it would be good for me to get some things off my chest and be at the top of my game and stay in control. Off the record.

Kyle: I’m afraid you got it wrong. Summer and I didn’t invite you to join us for fun.

Summer: In fact, it’s the exact opposite. This is serious, and it’s something that we wanted to discuss with both of you.

Diane: Oh. I-I see.

Phyllis: Okay, well, this doesn’t sound good.

Kyle: Summer and I want you to know we have two priorities — peace within the family and productivity within the business.

Phyllis: Uh, okay. Well, we’re on the same page. Those are my priorities, too.

Diane: And mine, as well. No question.

Phyllis: There’s nothing that I want more than to see, you know, marchetti run smoothly.

Diane: And successfully. I hope you know how much i appreciate the opportunity you’ve given me.

Phyllis: Yeah, and it is my mission to make sure that all your dreams are realized with marchetti.

Diane: The most important thing to me right now is family harmony. Being close to you is the only reason I’m here. I can’t tell you how lucky i feel. And it means everything to me to be accepted back into your lives.

Phyllis: Well, we’re on the same page. Look at that. We are. We want to work in harmony, and we want to see marchetti succeed.

Kyle: Okay, we appreciate you are both in agreement. But summer and I will be doing the rest of the talking.

Summer: We’re glad to hear you saying all of the right things, but — I’m sorry — it’s not enough. You need to back up those flowery words with actions.

Kyle: So, here’s the deal. No more threats, no more accusations, no more trying to undermine each other in any way.

Summer: No more coming to us complaining about the other one.

Phyllis: Guys, that’s gonna be easy for me. I mean, honestly, I’ve been all but ignoring diane, I mean, despite her attempts to create conflict.

Diane: I merely let kyle and summer know about the mysterio file on my computer because i thought it could impact the company.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Alright. So, for the good of the company, you decided I was responsible?

Diane: Phyllis, we all know that you’re the expert hacker. I was just trying to be helpful in pinpointing the potential source of the issue.

Phyllis: Okay. Alright. Cool. Well, I, in turn, um — I needed to defend myself, you know? And I — I denied these baseless allegations.

Kyle: Okay, look —

Phyllis: And I just wanted to tell you the truth, that’s all.

Kyle: Look, we don’t want to be put in a position of trying to figure out which one of you was being honest.

Summer: No, we are done refereeing your feud, okay? So, if there’s one more incident, one more confrontation…

Kyle: No matter who provoked it…

Summer: You’re both out.

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Nate: So, you’ve confirmed that his collapse was due to extreme exhaustion? Are there any other symptoms? How’s his heart rate and blood pressure? Have you run other tests? And your prognosis of his overall health at this time is? I see. Thank you for your time.

Imani: Well, based on what i heard, it isn’t awful.

Nate: Your father’s gonna be just fine. He’s suffering from extreme exhaustion. The doctor recommends he get some rest, which I know is easy to say. He’s gonna prescribe him something and encourage him to take better care of himself.

Imani: Oh. Thank god it’s not life-threatening. I couldn’t handle that right now. Just — nate, thank you again for explaining things.

[ Sighs ] And you always just give me so much peace of mind. Thank you.

Nate: Not a problem. But I think you should go see him.

Imani: Why? I mean, you just said it wasn’t serious. Is there something you’re not telling me?

Nate: Relax. I’m not giving you this advice because I think your father’s symptoms are worse than they appear. I’m just saying this because i know you won’t feel better until you go see him yourself. Okay?

Nate: Thank you.

Diane: Wait. We’re both out, no matter who’s at fault?

Summer: That’s right.

Diane: Well, that’s not fair. I mean, why should I be held accountable for her bad behavior?

Phyllis: Um… okay, just so I get this clear. So, if she does something, I get fired, too? That just doesn’t seem right.

Kyle: It won’t matter who said what or who did what to whom. You will both — both — be immediately removed from the company.

Summer: No questions asked, no excuses tolerated.

Diane: But —

Phyllis: Okay —

Summer: This is non-negotiable, period.

Kyle: We warned you from the beginning to stay out of each other’s way. You were told that any conflict between the two of you would be a deal breaker.

Summer: And now you know that we mean it. Besides, the two of you have limited need to interact at marchetti anyway.

Phyllis: Okay, well, that’s not entirely true. Diane is writing the press release for my division, so I’m going to have to be around her.

Kyle: True. But if you can’t handle the times when you do need to interact, you shouldn’t have the job in the first place. It’s just that simple. Understood?

Phyllis: Summer, are you really…

Diane: Kyle, don’t you think this is a little harsh?

Kyle: Mom, we have a company to run.

Summer: And we’re both committed to its success.

Kyle: Hey, we are in the middle of a huge transition. Moving a company from milan to genoa city is a mammoth of an undertaking, and this is a big step for jabot and my father, so this affects him, as well.

Summer: We just don’t need these kinds of distractions.

Kyle: Like I said, you’re both doing great work in your respective jobs. Neither of us want to lose you. We want to see you succeed and be a part of this adventure. But we are done making allowances.

Summer: We’re done with the attacks and the accusations. This is your last warning. Are we clear?

Phyllis: Yeah. Sure. Fine.

Diane: Yeah, whatever you say. You can count on me.

Phyllis: Is there something you’d like to say?

Diane: Oh, no, phyllis. You — you go ahead.

Phyllis: No, I insist.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I think it has been very difficult for the two of you to be caught in the middle between us. And that’s not fair. So I want you to know that i promise that you won’t have to deal with that anymore.

Phyllis: You know, it really breaks my heart that you’re having this conversation with us. I mean, I don’t want to stress you out. I just want to help you make this company grow into the success that you want it to be. So, don’t worry. I’m not gonna do anything. You don’t have to worry about me.

Diane: See? You don’t have to worry about this ever again.

Phyllis: No. It’s all good. I’m good.

Diane: Yeah.

Nikki: Deacon was around during a very low point in my life. I’m in recovery now, but back then I was drinking excessively. And deacon took advantage of that and worked his way into my life and became my enabler.

Deacon: If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were stalking me.

Nikki: Oh, god. If I had known you were working, I wouldn’t have come here.

Deacon: Well, I’d probably be wounded if I didn’t know that was a lie. On the house.

Nikki: I don’t want it.

Deacon: Honey, I’ve earned enough of these and lost ’em…

[ Chip clinks ] …To know that’s exactly what you want.

Nikki: I cannot believe that I am here again. The — the lying and the sneaking around. I swore I would never put myself through this again.

Deacon: Okay. Alright. All right, listen. You know what we’re gonna do? We’re gonna make a pact, alright? Tonight, that’s it. We pour the booze out. No more slip-ups. Come on. Come on. Let’s pour it out. Good. Now, we gotta promise that we’ll be there for each other ’cause nobody else understands but us.

Nikki: But finally it was just too much for victor. He had had enough, and he moved on with diane. Then, the day that she supposedly “died,” I confronted her, drunk. Things got out of hand and I picked up a rock and I hit her with it in the head.

Talia: So that’s why authorities thought you were the one who killed her.

Nikki: And I was so drunk, i didn’t know if I had or not. Clearly, deacon took advantage of that situation.

Deacon: You know, I was born and raised in this town. God, I love me some las vegas. Nikki, come on. Please? I mean, you really don’t want to do this.

Nikki: You know, you’re right. If I put all these together, it’s still not enough to get me through a wedding to you.

[ Sighs ] Yes, hello. Could you please send up a bottle of vodka immediately? Thank you.

Nikki: As I said, it was a very dark period of my life. I hardly knew who I was, but i did know that I wasn’t the person I wanted to be. It took me quite some time to climb out of that hole. And once I did, I didn’t want to look back. But today, in order to face deacon, that’s exactly what I’m gonna have to do. Family is just very important.

Kyle: Thanks for understanding our position on this.

Summer: We’re glad that you both see why we had to take this step.

Phyllis: You don’t have to warn us again.

Dian: Oh, no, no. You don’t have to give this another thought.

Kyle: Great. Then we’re good. And now we can all head back to work with our new attitude and perspective.

Phyllis: That’s right! Let’s do it! Let’s do it!

Diane: That’s right. Everything’s going to work out just fine. You’ll see.

Phyllis: Yeah. Um, I have to make a phone call, so I’ll see you at the office.

Diane: Alright. I will see you shortly. Bye.

Kyle: Well, let’s hope that’s the end of it.

Summer: Yeah. Let’s hope.

Imani: You’re right. I’m gonna go to virginia today to see dad, and you don’t have to worry about me because I am not gonna fall apart.

[ Laughs ]

Nate: Okay. I’m sure devon would want you to use his jet. He’s probably gotten the news from amanda by now.

Imani: Yeah. I guess I’ll reach out to him.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know what it is about you. You — you’re just so calming and supportive, reassuring. I don’t know how I’d get through any of this without you.

Nate: I’m just glad I can be here to help.

Imani: Yeah, well, you were talking earlier about me being there for you, but you are the one that is always showing up for me. Nate, I think I’m the lucky one.

Nate: I guess that goes both ways…because I cannot begin to explain to you how helpful it’s been to have someone to confide in who really understands what I’ve been going through. Dealing with devon’s constant second-guessing and having all of my ideas shot down — it’s been frustrating, to say the least.

Imani: Well, of course it’s frustrating — because your ideas are amazing.

Nate: And that’s why i appreciate that you really listened to me. I mean really listened.

Imani: Well, about that… I hope that you are willing to listen to what I have to say to you right now.

Nick: Clearly nate brought you this insider information because there is some upside for him, something other than provoking his own family.

Victoria: Well, of course there is. The leadership of chancellor-winters.

Nick: Whoa. Are you saying you would make him ceo, leading the whole thing, above lily and devon?

Victoria: Yes. Why not? It’s what he told me he wanted in return.

Nick: [ Sighs ] It’s just such a mercenary move. I would never expect that of nate.

Victoria: Nate has learned a lot about how the game is played. He sees an opportunity, an opportunity that ultimately will be what’s best for everyone at chancellor-winters.

Nick: Oh, I’m sure that’s the speech he’s composing right now. He’s completely ignoring the fact that everything he is doing is absolutely unethical. And if he benefits from this financially in any way, it’s gonna invite some serious sec scrutiny.

Victoria: Oh, nicholas, would you just let me worry about that? I want to know what you think of the acquisition. Putting aside your feelings about nate’s role in it, don’t you think that it’s a smart move for newman enterprises?

Nick: It is impossible to take that element out of the equation. Nate felt so underappreciated, his response is to do an end run on lily and devon — and everything they did, they worked so hard to build by merging these two companies. Vick, they’re gonna take it personally because it’s personal.

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Nate: Okay. I’m listening.

Imani: So, now I am talking to you as your biggest supporter. The reason I am constantly encouraging you to follow your instincts is because you’re really good, even if devon doesn’t give you the recognition you deserve.

Nate: I appreciate you saying that. I would like to believe you’re right.

Imani: No, I am not the only one. Lily and billy see the merit in your ideas, too. Now, maybe she didn’t side with you against devon, but that is definite confirmation you belong in the c-suite, that you were right to think big and bold.

Nate: [ Inhales sharply ] I’m only getting bolder.

Imani: Good, ’cause I don’t want devon undermining your confidence, always going around saying that maybe he gave you too much responsibility too soon, that you were ill-equipped to handle the transition from medicine to business. Because we both know that is not true.

Nate: Trust me on this. Devon has not undermined my confidence.

Imani: I understand why you got frustrated and thought you had to leave chancellor-winters. I get it. But I hope that you will reconsider. And I wish elena had never suggested it because you deserve to reap the benefits of your ideas. Devon has no reason to hold you back, and you need to show him that.

Nate: Once again, you’re tuned into exactly what’s going on with me.

Nick: Just think about it, vick. If you used nate’s insider information to take over chancellor-winters, lily and devon are gonna see it as an act of betrayal. And, frankly, there is no other way to look at it.

Victoria: They’ll be upset, at least initially, but they’re both aware of the risks involved in going public.

Nick: You know, there’s one other member of the chancellor-winters executive team that you haven’t mentioned yet. Does you wanting this company so badly have anything to do with billy?

Victoria: Why would this have anything to do with him?

Nick: Because I know you, and I know you’ve looked at this from every angle and thought about how it shakes out for everyone involved.

Victoria: Yes, I have made a few calculations.

Nick: Okay. Let’s just say we get you everything you want, get you those seats on the board. What does this mean for billy? Does he have to answer to you? Is that what this is about?

Talia: You are quite a remarkable woman. I admire your strength. It’s not easy to pull yourself out of a difficult time and reclaim your life.

Nikki: Well, I can’t take all the credit. I had a tremendous amount of love and support, and I realize a lot of people aren’t that fortunate. So, I had to be strong for myself — and, more importantly, for my family.

Talia: I hope talking about it all before going in to meet with deacon was of some value to you.

Nikki: It was. You know, uh, sometimes when you say things out loud, it lessens the power it has on you. Funny how that works.

Talia: From what I’ve learned about you, though, you are strong enough to deal with anything or anyone.

Nikki: No, you’ve been very good for me. God knows I’ve given you a lot of mixed messages.

Deacon: Listen. I’m just happy to be with you. Any time I get to spend with you is great, and I’ll take it any way I can get it.

Nikki: You are too nice.

Deacon: Oh, that is so funny ’cause it’s — everyone says that in genoa city. They say, “deacon sharpe is such a nice guy.”

Nikki: Will you just take the compliment, please? You’re not the evil bastard you want people to think you are. At least, not right now, not with me. And I’m very grateful for that.

[ Sighs ] And I’ve — I’ve got to stop doing this to both of us. I have to stop it. So, um, I’m gonna be leaving town for a little while, and I’m just gonna go see my sister. It — it couldn’t be a better time, actually. I need to get away, and, um, think and, uh, put some miles between me and… the coffee.

Deacon: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: I just need to figure out what’s going on in my head…and in my heart.

Nikki: When you’re in recovery, especially early on, they warn you to avoid the people, places, and things that are associated with your addiction. That’s another good reason it was good for you and me to talk like this. I needed to remember exactly who and what deacon sharpe is. And I cannot be complacent because that’s when, if you’re not careful, you can really get into trouble. Hi, I’m karen.

Victoria: Billy’s potential role is not a factor.

Nick: So, you’re telling me you haven’t considered what the management structure of chancellor-winters will look like once you’ve installed nate at the top?

Victoria: I’m just saying that there’s nothing personal about this move. It’s — it’s all business, nicholas.

Nick: While I admire you channeling your inner dad, i don’t buy that answer for one minute.

Victoria: As far as I’m concerned, there is absolutely no downside to bringing chancellor-winters under the newman umbrella. Just think about how powerful and explosive that would be.

Explosive, yes, but not in a good way. Let’s put aside the undercutting of devon and lily, two people i greatly respect and care about. It’s a massive financial outlay, vick. Have you forgotten you recently went on a very impressive spending spree?

Victoria: Financing the stock buy is not an issue. Risk and reward, nicholas.

Nick: Have you run this by dad?

Victoria: No, not yet. But it is too big of a deal not to, so of course I will, and i also intend to get input from my co-ceo — mom. But ultimately, this is my call. And you’re right. You’re absolutely right. This is exactly the kind of move that dad would make.

Nick: And you think that’s a good thing?

Victoria: You know dad. He once had control of chancellor. He inherited it after katherine died. And although selling it made a lot of sense, I know it was hard for him to let go of her legacy. Now here we are. We have the perfect opportunity to get the company back. Can you give me one solid reason why we shouldn’t seize the moment?

Nick: Not one you want to hear, apparently.

[ Knock on door ]

Diane: I hope this isn’t a bad time?

Jack: Uh, no. It’s a perfectly fine time. Come on in.

Diane: I wanted to stop by and apologize.

Jack: Apologize? For what?

Diane: Well, I’m sorry I took my suspicions to kyle and summer about phyllis setting me up. I realized what a huge mistake it was, and, um, I’m also sorry if somehow you got in the middle of it.

Jack: Do you realize you were wrong, that what you accused phyllis of she was not guilty of?

Diane: I’m just saying I know now what a terrible position i put them in.

Jack: How so?

Diane: Well, because I forced them to mediate some issues between phyllis and myself, when really all they want are uncomplicated working relationships with their mothers.

Jack: Seems to me they’ve made that clear for a very long time now. What caused the sudden epiphany?

Diane: Kyle asked me to meet him at society, and summer did the same to phyllis. It was a setup. They wanted to address the situation with both of us together.

Jack: Wow. How did that go? Anyone throw any food?

Diane: [ Laughs ] No, it was actually quite civilized.

Jack: Well, that’s progress, I’d say.

Diane: Phyllis and I were on our best behavior. We had to be. They gave us a pretty harsh ultimatum. They said that if either of us does anything remotely antagonistic, we’d both be fired.

Jack: Tough love mixed with mutually assured destruction. Seems to me that’s plenty of incentive to get along now.

Diane: Well, we were both pretty shocked. I mean, it’s — it’s kind of unfair.

Jack: Then you and phyllis agreed on something.

Diane: That’s hardly a silver lining.

Jack: It could have been a whole lot worse. You and phyllis could have lost your jobs.

Diane: I suppose. It was kind of an odd role reversal, our kids sitting us down and reprimanding us, laying down the law like we were the obstinate children that needed disciplining.

Jack: Well, were they off base? (Rose h) smoking caused my lung cancer.

Nate: You’re right. I do want to show devon he’s wrong about me. Maybe I did act prematurely by walking away. I let my frustration with devon get the better of me. But there is still a lot I want to accomplish in my role at chancellor-winters.

Imani: I’m very happy to hear you say that. But now you have to promise me that you’ll be back at chancellor-winters when i return.

Nate: That is the plan.

Imani: You’re a pretty awesome guy, nate.

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: Good luck in virginia.

Imani: Thank you.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Nate: Victoria. Good to hear from you.

Victoria: Nate, I’ve been thinking about your proposal, and I’d like to meet.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: I am choosing to remain…hopeful about our mothers’ ability to follow through.

Kyle: Mm, I’m with you on that. Now that the situation’s been dealt with, we can put our energy where it belongs.

Summer: Mm. That’s right.

Kyle: Mm. Like focusing on making marchetti a huge success.

Summer: No! You’re kidding me, right? I was talking about our vow renewal. The next time the four of us get together, we’re gonna be talking about music and flowers and our color scheme.

[ Both laugh ]

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Hey, nikki. It’s me. I mean [Sighs] Please tell me you’re getting enough pay dirt in los angeles to drive this bitch out of town.

Diane: I don’t think kyle and summer needed to threaten our jobs to prove their point.

Jack: The way you and phyllis have been behaving, you honestly are surprised that summer and kyle felt they were forced to handle the situation the way they did?

Diane: Well, I wouldn’t say forced. That’s a little strong.

Jack: Come on, diane. You have to admit, even though you and phyllis claim that you have your priorities straight, it appears the two of you are enjoying this war. And I have to wonder if it’s more important to you than your commitment to work and to family.

Diane: That’s ridiculous. Why would you even say —

Jack: Listen to me. I know what I’m talking about. I have been there with victor. Our ongoing battles after a while looked like they were shaping who we were. Don’t let that happen with you and phyllis. Do not get lost in the hatred. Do not feed off the animosity and confrontation. Don’t fall into old habits.

Diane: You say this like you’re concerned for me. I’m — I’m touched.

Jack: I am concerned about kyle and summer.

Diane: Yeah, but I bet you’re not giving this same advice to phyllis.

Jack: Oh, believe me, I have tried repeatedly. And I get the sense that I’m not gonna get through to phyllis on this particular subject. I hope the same can’t be said of you.

Diane: Jack, I can assure you I am taking all of your advice to heart. And I promise that things will be different from now on.

Jack: I’m glad to hear that. For kyle’s sake — and yours.

Diane: [ Raps desk ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone closes ]

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Sally: I was starting to think you’d forgotten all about me.

Adam: I, um… didn’t mean to interrupt. But now that I have, I can’t help but wonder what I’ve interrupted. Why is my brother in your suite, sally?

Nick: What makes you think that’s any of your business?

Kyle: Hey. Sit. Sit.

Traci: Oh.

Kyle: These are images that come to mind when I think of summer, you know, just different colors and textiles — and these pictures, you know, up to her elbow in flour while making a pizza crust or [Laughs] Chasing harrison through a field of flowers in the italian countryside and just sitting by the fire at night looking gorgeous.

Traci: Now, you say that you have taken these images and you sent them to you the event planner. Is that right?

Kyle: And she sent back images of what the ceremony might look like. But since you’re the reigning queen of romance…

Traci: Oh!

[ Both laugh ]

Kyle: I wanted to get your opinion.

Traci: Okay. Um, well, thank you, kyle. Um, I-I think — I think it’s just wonderful that all your friends and family are going to be with you for your special day.

Kyle: But what’s your take on the whole concept?

Traci: May I be completely honest? Um, as much as you love a good surprise, I think keeping summer in the dark about this is a huge mistake.

Kyle: What’s your concern about a surprise wedding? Will summer think it’s cheesy?

Traci: Mnh-mnh. No, no.

Kyle: Should I plan it because it’ll be more personal?

Traci: Honey, it’s nothing like that. It’s — it’s just that this is a celebration that summer is gonna want to plan for, she’s gonna want to anticipate, you know, talk to her friends and her mom. Is she going to have a maid of honor?

Kyle: I hadn’t thought about that.

Traci: Exactly. Now, as beautiful a surprise as this would be — and I have no doubt it would be beautiful — is summer gonna be able to celebrate with her friends the night before?

Kyle: All the stuff she didn’t get to do the first time. Right.

Traci: Yes, all those fun traditions. Now, I know the two of you have walked down the aisle already, but this time —

Kyle: We’re different people. We’ve matured, gotten used to co-parenting a child together, started working together.

Traci: Yes. You’re a team.

Kyle: Yeah. We are.

Traci: You do everything together, and this should be no different. Oh, trust me, kyle. When summer finds out about this, I’m —

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Summer: When summer finds out what?

[ Chuckles ] Because you both do know that summer will find out. It’s just a matter of time. So, who’s gonna spill the beans first?

Traci: [ Sighs ] I love you both, but I really think that I should go.

Kyle: No, aunt traci, you can’t just —

Traci: No, no, kyle. Good luck. Good luck.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Summer: Bye, traci.

[ Laughs ]

[ Door closes ]

Summer: Okay. Now it’s just the two of us.

Kyle: Mm. Mm-hmm. Divide and conquer, huh?

Summer: What do you need luck with? You have exactly three seconds to tell me what’s going on.

Phyllis: Do you have a minute, diane?

Diane: What can I help you with, phyllis?

Phyllis: Were your ears burning earlier? I was talking to mariah, and she was saying you were doing a great job…

Diane: Oh, that’s nice to hear.

Phyllis: …Considering your lack of experience.

Diane: Well, you’ll get to see my work soon enough. I have been assigned to write the press release for the launch of marchetti home.

Phyllis: Really? A novice?

Diane: You seem surprised.

Phyllis: No, I’M… well, yeah. I’m surprised that they’re giving it to someone with such a lack of experience.

Diane: Maybe it’s just not that important.

Phyllis: Oh, it’s very important, very important. You know what? It’s fine. It’s fine. It’ll be really good practice for you, yeah, you know, with the amount of revisions and rewrites that I’ll have.

Diane: Oh, I love a good rewrite. Yeah, that’s where the fun comes in, you know, perfecting and streamlining. It’s an important part of my job, especially when the people in charge don’t know what they want.

[ Clicks tongue ] You know, I — I would have thought you had learned by now, but maybe — maybe it’s true what they say about teaching an old dog new tricks.

Phyllis: Excuse me?

Diane: I would have thought your attacks against me would be more clever than, say — I don’t know — excessive rewrites or — oh! — Planting a false document on my computer. You know, maybe I gave you too much credit.

Phyllis: Oh, diane. You haven’t given me enough credit.

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Phyllis: Wow, diane. If you really believe that i planted a fake document on your computer, you don’t know what I’m capable of. And by the way, I didn’T. But I’ll give you some advice. If I wanted to take you down, you’d never see it coming.

Diane: Oh, please. No one’s ever accused you of flying under the radar. But you’re lucky because kyle and summer were on your side. They rode to your rescue when i shared my concerns about the planted document. Fortunately, they talked me off the ledge, but not without letting me know that they are hyper-aware of what’s happening.

Phyllis: Have I misunderstood something? I mean, did you really go to our very busy kids and cry about something that I didn’t do?

Kyle: Come here for a second.

Summer: No. You’re being weird. You come over here.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

[ Chuckles ] You know how much I love you. I would follow you anywhere in the world, even right across the room, because you are the center of my universe, you and harrison. How long have I known you?

Summer: Mm, close to forever.

Kyle: And in all that time, you’ve been a million things to me. My rock. My advisor. My best friend. Partner.

Summer: Tormentor.

[ Both laugh ]

Kyle: My love. We’ve been through challenges together, and everyone keeps talking about how young we are, but all I can think about is, “summer and I — we have lived a lifetime together.” And you’ve watched me go down paths that have led me away from you, only to find that I’ve always followed the path that brought me right back home.

Summer: It has been the wildest ride of my life, kyle.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] But you didn’t sign up for this, raising a child that you didn’t give birth to.

Summer: Harrison is my son, biological or not.

Kyle: I know. And that’s what I love most about you, the way you open up your heart just to let people in. And I thank whatever higher power put me in your sights. I know we’ve had our obstacles.

Summer: You. It was definitely mostly you.

Kyle: But you never gave up.

Summer: Mnh-mnh.

Kyle: We’re the best part of each other’s stories, and every time I turn the page, you’re doing something else that blows my mind or makes me know we made the right choice when we chose each other. And I would choose you every day.

Summer: Even over ice cream?

Kyle: [ Laughs ] Yes, even over my beloved mocha fudge. Now, just please — just let me finish, okay?

Summer: [ Laughs ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ] You are what makes me want to find out what comes next. I know it hasn’t been easy and there will be more difficulties. There always will be. But I am so lucky I get to face them with you.

Summer: Well, stick around because this next chapter — it is out of this world.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] Good. I like our story. And I love our family.

Summer: We are the best, right?

[ Both laugh ]

Kyle: And like I said, i would follow you anywhere in the world. So, will you do the same for me?

Summer: Of course. But where are we going?

Kyle: Back down the aisle. Summer newman abbott, will you make me the happiest man in genoa city? Will you marry me…again?

[ Both laugh ]

Adam: When I’m ready to talk to you, nick, I will tell you.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Sally?

Nick: Doesn’t look like she has anything to say to you.

Adam: Sally doesn’t need you to speak for her, nick.

Nick: We’re simply having a private conversation, adam, in a private place. That is all you need to know.

Sally: I mean, why are you even here, adam? I just got a text message from chloe saying that you have been looking for me. What is it that you need?

Nick: I just got a text from victoria saying the exact same thing.

Sally: Did I not make myself clear last night? I don’t want to see you, adam. And this is how you respond? You’re racing around town, hunting me down like a criminal?

Adam: Is that really how you’re — you’re choosing to see this, sally?

Sally: Well, don’t you find it odd that you show up in my hotel room uninvited yet again?

Adam: Almost as odd as the two of you being here during business hours. The last place I would expect, but yet here you are.

Sally: Okay, what — what is it exactly that you couldn’t say to me over a text or e-mail?

Adam: It can wait… until nick’s gone.

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Sally: Nick… I would like to speak to adam. Alone.

Nick: You sure?

Adam: Are you implying that I’m a threat to her? Nice.

Sally: Nick. Thank you, but I’m fine.

[ Door opens ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Exhales sharply ]

Adam: Are you sleeping with my brother?

Summer: Kyle, get up!

Kyle: Not until you answer my question.

Summer: [ Inhales sharply ] Have you lost your mind?

Kyle: I’ve never been more sure about anything. Marry me.

Summer: I’m already married to a very handsome man.

Kyle: We deserve a do-over.

Summer: Kyle, get up before mrs. Martinez walks in and thinks you’ve lost your mind.

Kyle: Good. I want her here. Mrs. Martinez! Look, hear me out. I want everybody’s eyes on us celebrating, and think of all the people who couldn’t be there on the most important day of our lives. Milan was unforgettable. I will always, always cherish the way we said “I do.” And starting our lives in that city…

Summer: It was magical.

Kyle: But it wasn’t home. And being at mariah’s wedding made me realize… I want to go big.

Summer: You love a good wedding.

Kyle: I do. I officiate. I hear I’m one hell of a groom.

Summer: Mm. [ Laughs ]

Kyle: And now that we’re back and we have our family and friends around, I want them to be there for us on our happy day and watch me say my vows to the woman who brings me so much joy. Um…full disclosure, I was totally gonna surprise you.

Summer: What — what kind of surprise?

Kyle: Oh, uh, the whole vow renewal ceremony thing. But then traci had this crazy idea that you might want to be involved with the plans…

Summer: Well, thank goodness for her!

[ Both laugh ]

Kyle: Look, I not only want to do this for you. I want to do this with you.

Summer: I wouldn’t want it any other way. Mmm. I’ll need a dress.

Kyle: Oh, uh, nikki is already in L.A. Meeting with the forresters.

Summer: The — the forresters? We’re a marchetti family. Marchetti, jabot, fenmore’s —

Kyle: I couldn’t get you a marchetti dress without you finding out.

Summer: Okay. You’re right. But just this once.

Kyle: Okay, I — it will be our last wedding. I swear. Assuming you want to do this.

Summer: Kyle… I would love to marry you all over again. Mmm. Mm. Okay.

[ Chuckles ] Playtime is over. We have got to get back to the office.

Kyle: Oh, we were just getting started.

Summer: I know. But we’ll pick this up later?

Kyle: I’ll hold you to that.

Summer: I’m about to become a bride all over again. My re-proposal glow is not going anywhere.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: I told kyle and summer all about your sabotage attempt, and they promised me they’d look into it. They can make a decision on your culpability.

Phyllis: Well, they’ll realize that I didn’t do anything.

Diane: However, I — I owe you a debt of gratitude, phyllis.

Phyllis: Do you? For what?

Diane: Mm. Because sharing my concerns with kyle allowed me to feel truly heard and supported by my son. I realized that our relationship is becoming what I hoped it would be. So, you should feel good about that. Your inability to defy your own worst instincts ended up becoming a good deed.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Did I just hear you and diane? What was that about?

Phyllis: Nothing. She accused me of trying to set her up.

Jack: Okay, I don’t need any details. All I need to ask is — did you?

Phyllis: That’s insane.

Jack: Not an answer.

Phyllis: No. No. You satisfied?

Jack: I’m relieved because it would be a big mistake both on a familial and a work level for you to cause chaos around here. But I don’t have to tell you that.

Phyllis: No. I get it.

Jack: Glad to hear it. No matter who you are,

[ Elevator doors open ]

Summer: [ Chuckling ]

[ Elevator doors close ] Mom.

Phyllis: Hey, my incredible, brilliant creative director daughter.

Kyle: Is my father here?

Phyllis: Uh, yes. I believe he’s in his office.

Kyle: Thanks.

Phyllis: Is everything okay?

Kyle: I really hope so.

Summer: Mom… I know everything.

[ Door closes ]

Jack: Yeah, I think this new fragrance has the potential to be a bestseller. Okay. I got to run. Give ashley my best, okay? Thanks. Hey.

Kyle: Summer knows about the vow renewal.

Jack: Already? I thought it was supposed to be a secret. Who spilled the beans? Oh, this I got to hear.

Kyle: I was running concepts for the ceremony by traci. Turns out, surprise birthday party, fun times. Surprise wedding, start planning for a divorce.

Jack: Really?

Kyle: Not a thing a woman wants sprung on her apparently.

Jack: Well, I’m glad somebody told you.

Kyle: What, you — you knew this was a bad idea and you didn’t tell me?

Jack: Well, you seemed so excited. I didn’t want to second-guess you.

Kyle: I’m glad traci was brave enough to speak up.

Jack: Okay. Emergency averted. My question is, with all this good news, why do you still look like your world is falling apart?

Phyllis: Okay, so, what do you mean when you say you know everything?

Summer: I’m just going to let my smile do the talking.

[ Giggles ]

Phyllis: Okay. Is it charades? I mean, sounds like? Give me a word.

Summer: Mom, I know all about the vow renewal.

Phyllis: Oh, thank god. Okay. The vow renewal. Of course! The vow renewal. Of course. You know about that?

Summer: Yeah. So many things have had me on edge lately between you and diane, and, no, things are not ideal, but I’m just so glad that you could all come together for this. I mean, this is gonna be even more magical than our wedding in milan.

Phyllis: Oh, my gosh. I can’t believe this. So, you know about it? I’m so glad you know because keeping it a secret — it was killing me.

Summer: You know, I’m kind of amazed that you were able to keep it quiet.

Phyllis: Ah, well — did kyle tell you?

Summer: He did, after traci convinced him that springing a ceremony on me was the worst idea ever.

Phyllis: Like, the worst idea ever. The worst. Traci’s the voice of reason.

[ Both laugh ]

Summer: Mom, he even got down on one knee and proposed all over again.

Phyllis: That’s very sweet.

Summer: It was so sweet. And he made the most impressive speech.

Phyllis: Mm. That’s lovely. I’m very happy for you. So, now that the cat is out of the bag, we have a lot of planning to do!

Summer: Yes, we do!

[ Both laugh ]

Chloe: Oh. Hey. Um, I’m so glad I bumped into you. Have you seen sally?

Nick: Why are you asking?

Chloe: Oh, just looking out for my ceo.

Nick: Are you worried about something?

Chloe: Adam. He’s been searching for her. And, you know, I think he’s actually having a harder time letting her go. I don’t want him getting into her head anymore because I don’t want her going off her game.

Nick: I think sally’s got this.

Chloe: Yeah? Really? Even after everything yesterday, missing the summit? You’re okay with that?

Nick: I think she learned a valuable lesson. She now knows what she’s in danger of losing. She hit the reset button. I’m very impressed with how she’s handling things.

Chloe: Oh. Um, okay. Great.

Nick: I think she’s stronger and more put together than people give her credit for. Yeah, she’s been through the wringer, but those experiences have given her a work ethic and an overall drive. I think in the long run, sally’s gonna be fine no matter where she ends up.

Chloe: Wow. That’s quite the endorsement. She should hire you as her hype man.

Nick: [ Laughs ] I think she’s gonna be a very valuable part of newman.

Chloe: Yeah, I’ve worked with sally long enough to know what she’s capable of. What I didn’t realize is how well the two of you have gotten to know each other.

Sally: Am I sleeping with your brother? I mean, how can you even get your mouth to formulate those words? How dare you? You have no right.

Adam: Yes, I know! I know. I don’T.

Sally: Is that why you’ve been hunting me down, so that you could hurl these baseless accusations at me?

Adam: Come on, sally. Baseless? Really?

Sally: Okay, now you want to play the jilted lover when you’re the one who dumped me?

Adam: Look… are you having trouble with the truth? Because you are doing an expert job of avoiding the question right now, sally.

Sally: Even if I was sleeping with nick, why would it even matter, okay? Because we’re all adults. I’m free. You’re free. We’re all free to do whatever we choose with whomever pleases us. I mean — I mean, you can — can go back to chelsea.

Adam: Oh, come on.

Sally: Or even sharon, if you’d like.

Adam: Will you stp?

Sally: No, why should I even believe for one second that any of this actually matters?

Adam: Sally… it matters to me. Your brain is an amazing thing.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Kyle: There’s something else I need to talk to you about.

Jack: Why do I think I’m not gonna like this?

Kyle: It’s about my mother. She came to summer and me yesterday because she found an incriminating document on her computer and she thinks phyllis was responsible.

Jack: I see. Well, that explains my conversation with diane yesterday. Something was bothering her. And before you got here, i witnessed an intense conversation between diane and phyllis. Phyllis, by the way, claims she is totally innocent.

Kyle: Of course she did.

Jack: So, how you gonna handle this?

Kyle: I’m not entirely sure yet. I’m frustrated, not because of the possibility of it being true — although if it is, phyllis would have to go.

Jack: That makes sense.

Kyle: But the fact that my mother is even actively looking for evidence proves that they still think the other is out to get them.

Jack: Between making accusations against each other, investigating each other, it’s a wonder any work gets done at all.

Kyle: And rather than focusing on the future and trying to make things better, they’re stuck in this cycle. My mother thinks the worst of phyllis —

Jack: And phyllis thinks she’s at the top of diane’s hit list. Therefore, she has to prove that she’s being wronged.

Kyle: Yes, nothing is improving. If anything, it’s getting worse.

Jack: It’s counterproductive.

Kyle: Was that a mistake, putting the two of them to work together at the same company?

Adam: You know how I feel, sally.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: You know it matters to me.

Sally: With the amount of back-and-forth that you do, i have no idea what is actually important to you. Yes, there was a time when i thought I did, but… but, I mean, everything that you’ve said and done has just seemed to be a part of this bigger plan where the only person that mattered was you.

Adam: And I get why you feel that way.

Sally: Oh, my god, when it comes to you, I don’t even know what is the truth and what is just another step in this scheme to prove to victoria and victor and the rest of the world what you don’t even believe yourself — that you’re worth it. I believed that you were. I laid it all out on the line for you to show you your worth. My career, my friendships, my reputation. They’ve all been jeopardized by my feelings for you.

Adam: I know. And I am sorry.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] And now I’m fighting this uphill battle to prove to everyone that I’m just more than one of your exes. But every second that I spend with you proves to everyone else that they’re right. I can’t keep doing this with you. I have to focus on what’s best for me.

Adam: Which — which is what, sally?

Sally: Your absence. I thought I made it clear to you when you left last night that i needed my space and it was best that we avoided each other. But instead, what do you do? You show back up to my hotel room again, disrespecting my wishes. This is why there is no future for us — because I can’t forgive you for your lack of trust or the ways that you manipulated me and played the game. You used me as a pawn.

Adam: I didn’t —

Sally: You did not treat me like a teammate. I can’t do this to myself anymore.

Adam: Because that is not true, sally.

Sally: No, no! Please stop! I’m done. I am moving on with my life. You should, too.

Nick: Who says I know sally well?

Chloe: Um, you. The way we were just talking about her, it sounds like you guys are besties.

Nick: We spent some time together on a professional level. I’m the coo of newman enterprises, which, of course, is the parent company to newman media. So we work closely together. You’ve been there. You’ve been in on some of the meetings.

Chloe: Yeah. One big happy family.

Nick: Well, that’s what i strive for — ’cause when we’re all supporting each other, that’s how we grow.

Chloe: Okay, well, that’s not your mission statement.

Nick: Don’t you think it should be, though?

Chloe: Yeah, um… yeah. Maybe you’re right. You know, fresh blood, under new management, anything is possible.

Nick: I’ve also convinced victoria to keep sally on as ceo. I would like to see her do well because that will reflect well on me. So we’ve had some discussions about that, too.

Chloe: And about her missing the marketing meeting yesterday?

Nick: Among other things. I know as well as anyone what the power of adam’s mind games can do. But from what little I know, she’s gonna do just fine.

Chloe: Yeah. That’s the plan.

Kyle: I’ve got enough to do in a day without refereeing this feud between my mother and phyllis.

Jack: You and summer shouldn’t be dealing with any of this. If diane and phyllis are creating tension, if they’re a distraction, both of them have to go.

Kyle: Both of them? No matter which one’s hands are dirty?

Jack: Choosing one of them is only going to exacerbate the battle and heighten the tension between you and your mother or summer and hers. It’s not fair to any of you.

Kyle: I don’t want or need any of this. I have far more important things in my life.

Jack: Yes, like my incredible grandson.

Kyle: And marchetti.

Jack: And your marriage, kyle. You are in the honeymoon phase. The two of you should be enjoying all kinds of fun things.

Kyle: Yeah, like planning our ceremony.

Jack: Yeah, like things like that.

Kyle: Maybe seeing us recite our vows will remind our moms of what’s important.

Jack: Well, I guess there’s always hope, yeah.

Kyle: You know the crazy thing about all this? When those two put their hatred and petty differences aside, they’ve actually done a hell of a job at marchetti. I would hate to lose either one of them, let alone both of them. But I fear they can’t help themselves from trying to destroy each other. Their loathing runs too deep.

Jack: Bring them together. Make your concerns clear. Tell them you are drawing a line in the sand.

Kyle: So, treat them like harrison?

Jack: Wait, you don’t treat my innocent little grandson that way, do you?

Kyle: Only when his grandfather’s been spoiling him too much and we need to get him back in line.

Jack: Seriously. Tell them there is a zero-tolerance policy now. No more shenanigans going forward. Life… doesn’t stop for diabetes.

Summer those were your father’s words of wisdom?

Kyle: Well, he thought we should lay down the law with our mothers.

Summer: Or else we put them in time-out?

Kyle: Or else they can’t play in our sandbox ever again. Thank you. They cross the line, they get the ax.

Summer: Doesn’t that seem a little extreme? We could lose a pair of valuable team members.

Kyle: I know, but they can’t help trying to undermine each other. They each need a deeper incentive to play nice, even if the other isn’T.

Summer: Yeah, it’s gotten so crazy that even as my mom and i were coming up with ideas for the most amazing ceremony ever, she couldn’t help but harp on the fact that she’s the mother of the bride.

Kyle: Mm, instead of the mother of the boring old groom.

Summer: You could never be boring. But, yeah, basically. She was saying that since she’s my mom, she has more say in the planning.

Kyle: Mm. Downplaying my mother’s right to contribute.

Summer: Without naming names, of course.

Kyle: She’s good.

Summer: The best.

Kyle: They just can’t help themselves. If we don’t do something — and fast — our ceremony is going to turn into a battle royale.

Summer: And I want it to be filled with peace and harmony.

Kyle: Then I say we follow my dad’s advice. If anyone crosses the line, there’s no taking sides or playing favorites. Agreed?

Summer: [ Sighs ] It definitely would alleviate some of our stress. Okay. Yeah. Let’s put our mothers on notice.

Kyle: [ Inhales sharply ]

Phyllis: I-I get it, but, nikki, listen — I don’t do well when I don’t have all the answers. I mean, I’m sure you have everything under control in los angeles, but I just need to know what you’re doing. It’s — it’s going okay here. I mean, I have it handled.

[ Cellphone pings ] Hang on. I’m getting a text. Hang on. Um, alright. Well, I have it under control. So, I guess we’ll chat later, right? Exactly. Talk to you later.

[ Both breathing heavily ]

Sally: W-well, that did not go according to plan.

Nick: No, not at all.

Sally: [ Exhales sharply ] I did not intend for this to happen again, I-I swear. I didn’t even think it was a possibility.

Nick: I mean, this, uh — this attraction, whatever it is we’re calling it… I never thought in a million years.

Sally: A billion years.

Nick: Trillion.

Sally: Quadrillion.

Nick: Well, you must have handled whatever it is you needed to talk to sally about pretty quickly.

Adam: Does that make you happy, nick? That sally’s more free for private meetings so soon? Hmm?

[ Pen clatters ]

Nick: I’m not concerned about her schedule.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Is this your way of getting back at me for leaving newman? Have you told dad?

Nick: Told him what?

Adam: I mean, I’m sure he might applaud you at first. He really does enjoy a good revenge plot. But he didn’t think sally was good enough for me. So, what’s he gonna think now that she’s sleeping with his golden boy? I mean, and then there’s sharon. Hey, she’s not gonna like this one, nick. What about summer, given the things that sally has done to her?

Nick: Alright, that’s enough. Here’s a good halloween trick.

Adam: Oh, I’m so sorry, nick. I mean, I wouldn’t want to get you angry. We both know what could happen, right?

Nick: What is the matter with you? You’re like a wrecking ball to every relationship you have. You destroy everything you touch, from family to friends to women you claim to love. But the women always seem to get the worst of it, don’t they, adam?

Adam: That’s good, nick. This is really good. I usually get my analysis from sharon when I come here. So, why don’t you continue?

Nick: Yeah, you did some damage to sally, but thank god your relationship just wasn’t that long. But let me tell you something. She’s too tough to be ground down the way you did with sharon and chelsea.

Adam: I… I thought that we had come to a deeper understanding after recent events, that we finally had something more connecting us than our father, who uses us as pawns. And now that’s just vanished. Why is that…brother?

Sally: Your fearless leader has returned. What did I miss?

Chloe: Oh, nothing important.

Sally: Oh, well, no news is good news, right?

Chloe: Yeah. You seemed to make a pretty good impression on nick, though.

Sally: What do you mean?

Chloe: Well, I ran into him at the coffee house, and he made it pretty clear that he’s your number-one fan now. Lots of glowing praises.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Seriously? Are you following me? Why do you always have to show up where I am?

Diane: Phyllis —

Phyllis: I mean, I don’t get it.

Diane: Phyllis, just relax. Kyle asked me to meet him here. I have no intention of —

Phyllis: Shh!

Diane: Don’t shush me.

Phyllis: Seriously. Shut up. They’re watching us. They planned this.

Diane: You’re right. Try to behave for once.

Phyllis: Oh, I’m not worried. You should be worried.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Nick: I know nate’s been having a hard time working at chancellor-winters. He’s struggling with the complications of working with his family. I’m sure he and devon have butted heads.

Victoria: The situation has become untenable for him.

Nick: But why make a move like this? It seems so unlike him.

Victoria: I don’t know. I was quite surprised when he came to me with the idea. But he has his reasons.

Nick: But it makes you wonder what happened to make him go so far as to leak insider information about his own company. It seems extremely vindictive.

Victoria: Nate’s an executive now. He’s looking at this as a businessman. He sees that it’s a smart move all around.

Nick: Obviously, he doesn’t think lily and devon would agree or he wouldn’t have gone behind their backs. So, if he’s looking at it as a businessman, my question is why? What’s in it for him?

Nikki: I-I don’t have any specific expectations for what will happen when I talk to deacon. I mean, I have a general sense of caution where he’s concerned. I mean, he has no conscience. He’s manipulative. He’s very self-serving.

Talia: Well, then it’s no wonder you’re on edge about this.

Nikki: Oh, he was perfectly fine with me being accused of a murder that he knew full well had not happened. So, yeah, I have my issues with him. I just know that I have to be focused and not let him distract me from my goal — exposing diane for the fraud that she is.

Talia: Mm. You know, nikki, my job requires me to be adept at reading people, at listening to what they’re saying and what they’re not saying. And what I’m hearing is this deacon guy has the potential to knock you off your game — or at least try.

Nikki: Well, that’s why i have to be on my guard.

Talia: You know, in my research, I learned you were married to him once.

Nikki: I don’t see how that’s relevant.

Talia: We’re talking completely off the record. I promise.

Nikki: Yeah. We better be.

Talia: Correct me if I’m wrong, but you’re about to come face-to-face with a man you haven’t seen in years, a man who, in your own words, is manipulative and without a conscience.

Nikki: Believe me, I can handle deacon sharpe.

Talia: Maybe, but it could be a good idea for you to talk this out first. It could help you to go in there feeling more solid and in control.

Nikki: Well, maybe you’re right. I mean, it would be good for me to get some things off my chest and be at the top of my game and stay in control. Off the record.

Kyle: I’m afraid you got it wrong. Summer and I didn’t invite you to join us for fun.

Summer: In fact, it’s the exact opposite. This is serious, and it’s something that we wanted to discuss with both of you.

Diane: Oh. I-I see.

Phyllis: Okay, well, this doesn’t sound good.

Kyle: Summer and I want you to know we have two priorities — peace within the family and productivity within the business.

Phyllis: Uh, okay. Well, we’re on the same page. Those are my priorities, too.

Diane: And mine, as well. No question.

Phyllis: There’s nothing that I want more than to see, you know, marchetti run smoothly.

Diane: And successfully. I hope you know how much i appreciate the opportunity you’ve given me.

Phyllis: Yeah, and it is my mission to make sure that all your dreams are realized with marchetti.

Diane: The most important thing to me right now is family harmony. Being close to you is the only reason I’m here. I can’t tell you how lucky i feel. And it means everything to me to be accepted back into your lives.

Phyllis: Well, we’re on the same page. Look at that. We are. We want to work in harmony, and we want to see marchetti succeed.

Kyle: Okay, we appreciate you are both in agreement. But summer and I will be doing the rest of the talking.

Summer: We’re glad to hear you saying all of the right things, but — I’m sorry — it’s not enough. You need to back up those flowery words with actions.

Kyle: So, here’s the deal. No more threats, no more accusations, no more trying to undermine each other in any way.

Summer: No more coming to us complaining about the other one.

Phyllis: Guys, that’s gonna be easy for me. I mean, honestly, I’ve been all but ignoring diane, I mean, despite her attempts to create conflict.

Diane: I merely let kyle and summer know about the mysterio file on my computer because i thought it could impact the company.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Alright. So, for the good of the company, you decided I was responsible?

Diane: Phyllis, we all know that you’re the expert hacker. I was just trying to be helpful in pinpointing the potential source of the issue.

Phyllis: Okay. Alright. Cool. Well, I, in turn, um — I needed to defend myself, you know? And I — I denied these baseless allegations.

Kyle: Okay, look —

Phyllis: And I just wanted to tell you the truth, that’s all.

Kyle: Look, we don’t want to be put in a position of trying to figure out which one of you was being honest.

Summer: No, we are done refereeing your feud, okay? So, if there’s one more incident, one more confrontation…

Kyle: No matter who provoked it…

Summer: You’re both out.

This is john.

Nate: So, you’ve confirmed that his collapse was due to extreme exhaustion? Are there any other symptoms? How’s his heart rate and blood pressure? Have you run other tests? And your prognosis of his overall health at this time is? I see. Thank you for your time.

Imani: Well, based on what i heard, it isn’t awful.

Nate: Your father’s gonna be just fine. He’s suffering from extreme exhaustion. The doctor recommends he get some rest, which I know is easy to say. He’s gonna prescribe him something and encourage him to take better care of himself.

Imani: Oh. Thank god it’s not life-threatening. I couldn’t handle that right now. Just — nate, thank you again for explaining things.

[ Sighs ] And you always just give me so much peace of mind. Thank you.

Nate: Not a problem. But I think you should go see him.

Imani: Why? I mean, you just said it wasn’t serious. Is there something you’re not telling me?

Nate: Relax. I’m not giving you this advice because I think your father’s symptoms are worse than they appear. I’m just saying this because i know you won’t feel better until you go see him yourself. Okay?

Nate: Thank you.

Diane: Wait. We’re both out, no matter who’s at fault?

Summer: That’s right.

Diane: Well, that’s not fair. I mean, why should I be held accountable for her bad behavior?

Phyllis: Um… okay, just so I get this clear. So, if she does something, I get fired, too? That just doesn’t seem right.

Kyle: It won’t matter who said what or who did what to whom. You will both — both — be immediately removed from the company.

Summer: No questions asked, no excuses tolerated.

Diane: But —

Phyllis: Okay —

Summer: This is non-negotiable, period.

Kyle: We warned you from the beginning to stay out of each other’s way. You were told that any conflict between the two of you would be a deal breaker.

Summer: And now you know that we mean it. Besides, the two of you have limited need to interact at marchetti anyway.

Phyllis: Okay, well, that’s not entirely true. Diane is writing the press release for my division, so I’m going to have to be around her.

Kyle: True. But if you can’t handle the times when you do need to interact, you shouldn’t have the job in the first place. It’s just that simple. Understood?

Phyllis: Summer, are you really…

Diane: Kyle, don’t you think this is a little harsh?

Kyle: Mom, we have a company to run.

Summer: And we’re both committed to its success.

Kyle: Hey, we are in the middle of a huge transition. Moving a company from milan to genoa city is a mammoth of an undertaking, and this is a big step for jabot and my father, so this affects him, as well.

Summer: We just don’t need these kinds of distractions.

Kyle: Like I said, you’re both doing great work in your respective jobs. Neither of us want to lose you. We want to see you succeed and be a part of this adventure. But we are done making allowances.

Summer: We’re done with the attacks and the accusations. This is your last warning. Are we clear?

Phyllis: Yeah. Sure. Fine.

Diane: Yeah, whatever you say. You can count on me.

Phyllis: Is there something you’d like to say?

Diane: Oh, no, phyllis. You — you go ahead.

Phyllis: No, I insist.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I think it has been very difficult for the two of you to be caught in the middle between us. And that’s not fair. So I want you to know that i promise that you won’t have to deal with that anymore.

Phyllis: You know, it really breaks my heart that you’re having this conversation with us. I mean, I don’t want to stress you out. I just want to help you make this company grow into the success that you want it to be. So, don’t worry. I’m not gonna do anything. You don’t have to worry about me.

Diane: See? You don’t have to worry about this ever again.

Phyllis: No. It’s all good. I’m good.

Diane: Yeah.

Nikki: Deacon was around during a very low point in my life. I’m in recovery now, but back then I was drinking excessively. And deacon took advantage of that and worked his way into my life and became my enabler.

Deacon: If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were stalking me.

Nikki: Oh, god. If I had known you were working, I wouldn’t have come here.

Deacon: Well, I’d probably be wounded if I didn’t know that was a lie. On the house.

Nikki: I don’t want it.

Deacon: Honey, I’ve earned enough of these and lost ’em…

[ Chip clinks ] …To know that’s exactly what you want.

Nikki: I cannot believe that I am here again. The — the lying and the sneaking around. I swore I would never put myself through this again.

Deacon: Okay. Alright. All right, listen. You know what we’re gonna do? We’re gonna make a pact, alright? Tonight, that’s it. We pour the booze out. No more slip-ups. Come on. Come on. Let’s pour it out. Good. Now, we gotta promise that we’ll be there for each other ’cause nobody else understands but us.

Nikki: But finally it was just too much for victor. He had had enough, and he moved on with diane. Then, the day that she supposedly “died,” I confronted her, drunk. Things got out of hand and I picked up a rock and I hit her with it in the head.

Talia: So that’s why authorities thought you were the one who killed her.

Nikki: And I was so drunk, i didn’t know if I had or not. Clearly, deacon took advantage of that situation.

Deacon: You know, I was born and raised in this town. God, I love me some las vegas. Nikki, come on. Please? I mean, you really don’t want to do this.

Nikki: You know, you’re right. If I put all these together, it’s still not enough to get me through a wedding to you.

[ Sighs ] Yes, hello. Could you please send up a bottle of vodka immediately? Thank you.

Nikki: As I said, it was a very dark period of my life. I hardly knew who I was, but i did know that I wasn’t the person I wanted to be. It took me quite some time to climb out of that hole. And once I did, I didn’t want to look back. But today, in order to face deacon, that’s exactly what I’m gonna have to do. Family is just very important.

Kyle: Thanks for understanding our position on this.

Summer: We’re glad that you both see why we had to take this step.

Phyllis: You don’t have to warn us again.

Dian: Oh, no, no. You don’t have to give this another thought.

Kyle: Great. Then we’re good. And now we can all head back to work with our new attitude and perspective.

Phyllis: That’s right! Let’s do it! Let’s do it!

Diane: That’s right. Everything’s going to work out just fine. You’ll see.

Phyllis: Yeah. Um, I have to make a phone call, so I’ll see you at the office.

Diane: Alright. I will see you shortly. Bye.

Kyle: Well, let’s hope that’s the end of it.

Summer: Yeah. Let’s hope.

Imani: You’re right. I’m gonna go to virginia today to see dad, and you don’t have to worry about me because I am not gonna fall apart.

[ Laughs ]

Nate: Okay. I’m sure devon would want you to use his jet. He’s probably gotten the news from amanda by now.

Imani: Yeah. I guess I’ll reach out to him.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know what it is about you. You — you’re just so calming and supportive, reassuring. I don’t know how I’d get through any of this without you.

Nate: I’m just glad I can be here to help.

Imani: Yeah, well, you were talking earlier about me being there for you, but you are the one that is always showing up for me. Nate, I think I’m the lucky one.

Nate: I guess that goes both ways…because I cannot begin to explain to you how helpful it’s been to have someone to confide in who really understands what I’ve been going through. Dealing with devon’s constant second-guessing and having all of my ideas shot down — it’s been frustrating, to say the least.

Imani: Well, of course it’s frustrating — because your ideas are amazing.

Nate: And that’s why i appreciate that you really listened to me. I mean really listened.

Imani: Well, about that… I hope that you are willing to listen to what I have to say to you right now.

Nick: Clearly nate brought you this insider information because there is some upside for him, something other than provoking his own family.

Victoria: Well, of course there is. The leadership of chancellor-winters.

Nick: Whoa. Are you saying you would make him ceo, leading the whole thing, above lily and devon?

Victoria: Yes. Why not? It’s what he told me he wanted in return.

Nick: [ Sighs ] It’s just such a mercenary move. I would never expect that of nate.

Victoria: Nate has learned a lot about how the game is played. He sees an opportunity, an opportunity that ultimately will be what’s best for everyone at chancellor-winters.

Nick: Oh, I’m sure that’s the speech he’s composing right now. He’s completely ignoring the fact that everything he is doing is absolutely unethical. And if he benefits from this financially in any way, it’s gonna invite some serious sec scrutiny.

Victoria: Oh, nicholas, would you just let me worry about that? I want to know what you think of the acquisition. Putting aside your feelings about nate’s role in it, don’t you think that it’s a smart move for newman enterprises?

Nick: It is impossible to take that element out of the equation. Nate felt so underappreciated, his response is to do an end run on lily and devon — and everything they did, they worked so hard to build by merging these two companies. Vick, they’re gonna take it personally because it’s personal.

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Nate: Okay. I’m listening.

Imani: So, now I am talking to you as your biggest supporter. The reason I am constantly encouraging you to follow your instincts is because you’re really good, even if devon doesn’t give you the recognition you deserve.

Nate: I appreciate you saying that. I would like to believe you’re right.

Imani: No, I am not the only one. Lily and billy see the merit in your ideas, too. Now, maybe she didn’t side with you against devon, but that is definite confirmation you belong in the c-suite, that you were right to think big and bold.

Nate: [ Inhales sharply ] I’m only getting bolder.

Imani: Good, ’cause I don’t want devon undermining your confidence, always going around saying that maybe he gave you too much responsibility too soon, that you were ill-equipped to handle the transition from medicine to business. Because we both know that is not true.

Nate: Trust me on this. Devon has not undermined my confidence.

Imani: I understand why you got frustrated and thought you had to leave chancellor-winters. I get it. But I hope that you will reconsider. And I wish elena had never suggested it because you deserve to reap the benefits of your ideas. Devon has no reason to hold you back, and you need to show him that.

Nate: Once again, you’re tuned into exactly what’s going on with me.

Nick: Just think about it, vick. If you used nate’s insider information to take over chancellor-winters, lily and devon are gonna see it as an act of betrayal. And, frankly, there is no other way to look at it.

Victoria: They’ll be upset, at least initially, but they’re both aware of the risks involved in going public.

Nick: You know, there’s one other member of the chancellor-winters executive team that you haven’t mentioned yet. Does you wanting this company so badly have anything to do with billy?

Victoria: Why would this have anything to do with him?

Nick: Because I know you, and I know you’ve looked at this from every angle and thought about how it shakes out for everyone involved.

Victoria: Yes, I have made a few calculations.

Nick: Okay. Let’s just say we get you everything you want, get you those seats on the board. What does this mean for billy? Does he have to answer to you? Is that what this is about?

Talia: You are quite a remarkable woman. I admire your strength. It’s not easy to pull yourself out of a difficult time and reclaim your life.

Nikki: Well, I can’t take all the credit. I had a tremendous amount of love and support, and I realize a lot of people aren’t that fortunate. So, I had to be strong for myself — and, more importantly, for my family.

Talia: I hope talking about it all before going in to meet with deacon was of some value to you.

Nikki: It was. You know, uh, sometimes when you say things out loud, it lessens the power it has on you. Funny how that works.

Talia: From what I’ve learned about you, though, you are strong enough to deal with anything or anyone.

Nikki: No, you’ve been very good for me. God knows I’ve given you a lot of mixed messages.

Deacon: Listen. I’m just happy to be with you. Any time I get to spend with you is great, and I’ll take it any way I can get it.

Nikki: You are too nice.

Deacon: Oh, that is so funny ’cause it’s — everyone says that in genoa city. They say, “deacon sharpe is such a nice guy.”

Nikki: Will you just take the compliment, please? You’re not the evil bastard you want people to think you are. At least, not right now, not with me. And I’m very grateful for that.

[ Sighs ] And I’ve — I’ve got to stop doing this to both of us. I have to stop it. So, um, I’m gonna be leaving town for a little while, and I’m just gonna go see my sister. It — it couldn’t be a better time, actually. I need to get away, and, um, think and, uh, put some miles between me and… the coffee.

Deacon: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: I just need to figure out what’s going on in my head…and in my heart.

Nikki: When you’re in recovery, especially early on, they warn you to avoid the people, places, and things that are associated with your addiction. That’s another good reason it was good for you and me to talk like this. I needed to remember exactly who and what deacon sharpe is. And I cannot be complacent because that’s when, if you’re not careful, you can really get into trouble. Hi, I’m karen.

Victoria: Billy’s potential role is not a factor.

Nick: So, you’re telling me you haven’t considered what the management structure of chancellor-winters will look like once you’ve installed nate at the top?

Victoria: I’m just saying that there’s nothing personal about this move. It’s — it’s all business, nicholas.

Nick: While I admire you channeling your inner dad, i don’t buy that answer for one minute.

Victoria: As far as I’m concerned, there is absolutely no downside to bringing chancellor-winters under the newman umbrella. Just think about how powerful and explosive that would be.

Explosive, yes, but not in a good way. Let’s put aside the undercutting of devon and lily, two people i greatly respect and care about. It’s a massive financial outlay, vick. Have you forgotten you recently went on a very impressive spending spree?

Victoria: Financing the stock buy is not an issue. Risk and reward, nicholas.

Nick: Have you run this by dad?

Victoria: No, not yet. But it is too big of a deal not to, so of course I will, and i also intend to get input from my co-ceo — mom. But ultimately, this is my call. And you’re right. You’re absolutely right. This is exactly the kind of move that dad would make.

Nick: And you think that’s a good thing?

Victoria: You know dad. He once had control of chancellor. He inherited it after katherine died. And although selling it made a lot of sense, I know it was hard for him to let go of her legacy. Now here we are. We have the perfect opportunity to get the company back. Can you give me one solid reason why we shouldn’t seize the moment?

Nick: Not one you want to hear, apparently.

[ Knock on door ]

Diane: I hope this isn’t a bad time?

Jack: Uh, no. It’s a perfectly fine time. Come on in.

Diane: I wanted to stop by and apologize.

Jack: Apologize? For what?

Diane: Well, I’m sorry I took my suspicions to kyle and summer about phyllis setting me up. I realized what a huge mistake it was, and, um, I’m also sorry if somehow you got in the middle of it.

Jack: Do you realize you were wrong, that what you accused phyllis of she was not guilty of?

Diane: I’m just saying I know now what a terrible position i put them in.

Jack: How so?

Diane: Well, because I forced them to mediate some issues between phyllis and myself, when really all they want are uncomplicated working relationships with their mothers.

Jack: Seems to me they’ve made that clear for a very long time now. What caused the sudden epiphany?

Diane: Kyle asked me to meet him at society, and summer did the same to phyllis. It was a setup. They wanted to address the situation with both of us together.

Jack: Wow. How did that go? Anyone throw any food?

Diane: [ Laughs ] No, it was actually quite civilized.

Jack: Well, that’s progress, I’d say.

Diane: Phyllis and I were on our best behavior. We had to be. They gave us a pretty harsh ultimatum. They said that if either of us does anything remotely antagonistic, we’d both be fired.

Jack: Tough love mixed with mutually assured destruction. Seems to me that’s plenty of incentive to get along now.

Diane: Well, we were both pretty shocked. I mean, it’s — it’s kind of unfair.

Jack: Then you and phyllis agreed on something.

Diane: That’s hardly a silver lining.

Jack: It could have been a whole lot worse. You and phyllis could have lost your jobs.

Diane: I suppose. It was kind of an odd role reversal, our kids sitting us down and reprimanding us, laying down the law like we were the obstinate children that needed disciplining.

Jack: Well, were they off base? (Rose h) smoking caused my lung cancer.

Nate: You’re right. I do want to show devon he’s wrong about me. Maybe I did act prematurely by walking away. I let my frustration with devon get the better of me. But there is still a lot I want to accomplish in my role at chancellor-winters.

Imani: I’m very happy to hear you say that. But now you have to promise me that you’ll be back at chancellor-winters when i return.

Nate: That is the plan.

Imani: You’re a pretty awesome guy, nate.

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: Good luck in virginia.

Imani: Thank you.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Nate: Victoria. Good to hear from you.

Victoria: Nate, I’ve been thinking about your proposal, and I’d like to meet.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: I am choosing to remain…hopeful about our mothers’ ability to follow through.

Kyle: Mm, I’m with you on that. Now that the situation’s been dealt with, we can put our energy where it belongs.

Summer: Mm. That’s right.

Kyle: Mm. Like focusing on making marchetti a huge success.

Summer: No! You’re kidding me, right? I was talking about our vow renewal. The next time the four of us get together, we’re gonna be talking about music and flowers and our color scheme.

[ Both laugh ]

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Hey, nikki. It’s me. I mean [Sighs] Please tell me you’re getting enough pay dirt in los angeles to drive this bitch out of town.

Diane: I don’t think kyle and summer needed to threaten our jobs to prove their point.

Jack: The way you and phyllis have been behaving, you honestly are surprised that summer and kyle felt they were forced to handle the situation the way they did?

Diane: Well, I wouldn’t say forced. That’s a little strong.

Jack: Come on, diane. You have to admit, even though you and phyllis claim that you have your priorities straight, it appears the two of you are enjoying this war. And I have to wonder if it’s more important to you than your commitment to work and to family.

Diane: That’s ridiculous. Why would you even say —

Jack: Listen to me. I know what I’m talking about. I have been there with victor. Our ongoing battles after a while looked like they were shaping who we were. Don’t let that happen with you and phyllis. Do not get lost in the hatred. Do not feed off the animosity and confrontation. Don’t fall into old habits.

Diane: You say this like you’re concerned for me. I’m — I’m touched.

Jack: I am concerned about kyle and summer.

Diane: Yeah, but I bet you’re not giving this same advice to phyllis.

Jack: Oh, believe me, I have tried repeatedly. And I get the sense that I’m not gonna get through to phyllis on this particular subject. I hope the same can’t be said of you.

Diane: Jack, I can assure you I am taking all of your advice to heart. And I promise that things will be different from now on.

Jack: I’m glad to hear that. For kyle’s sake — and yours.

Diane: [ Raps desk ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone closes ]

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Chloe: I come in peace. I got you some cappuccinos and, well, your favorite pastries from that italian place that you love.

Sally: What’s the occasion?

Chloe: Oh… I just wanted to make up for the way I acted yesterday.

Sally: What way was that?

Chloe: Chewing you out about adam. I — I said some things that i just — I wish I hadn’T.

Sally: I see.

Chloe: So, this is me trying to apologize. You know, I just want to put things behind us and start over. And when it comes to adam, we can just agree to disagree. As long as you can keep your personal life separate from your work and not miss any more important meetings, I think that —

[ Sighs ] You know, I’m — I’m sorry again. I really didn’t mean to go there. I feel like I’ve been scolding you all the time lately, and it’s not appropriate or professional, and it’s not conducive to our being friends. Are we on the same page?

Sally: About what?

Chloe: Starting fresh. Let’s just put adam aside, eat a pastry, and, you know, tackle all of this work that we have to get to. Sound good?

Sally: Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. Um, I should immerse myself in work. But to do that, there is something that I — I need to take care of first.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ]

Nick: Morning.

Victoria: Hi. Morning yourself. I was hoping that you would be in early. I was just going over some of the final details of some of the acquisitions that we’ve made, including who’s gonna be running them once they’ve been absorbed into newman enterprises.

Nick: Any preliminary thoughts?

Victoria: Well, I’m — I’m still very intrigued by the idea of nate hastings. I did a little recon about the state of play at chancellor-winters with billy, and it turns out that things have been tense over there for a while. So maybe nate — maybe he really is leaving.

Nick: Happened to run into nate at society last night.

Victoria: And?

Nick: Seems like he’s ready for a change.

Victoria: Interesting. The only problem is, how do we utilize him?

Nick: Do we have a place for him in any of our new acquisitions?

Victoria: Well, if I had an obvious fit, I’d make an offer to him right now, but unfortunately, most of the senior roles are requiring specialized expertise.

Nick: Why can’t we just create a position then, just to get him in the door?

Victoria: Anything’s possible. I think I’ll give it some thought. So, moving on to our other employees, how are things with sally?

Nick: In what sense?

Victoria: I’m assuming that you put her on notice since she blew off that marketing summit yesterday. Don’t you dare tell me that you accepted her apology and let it go. Did you?

Devon: Alright, who else we waiting on?

Lily: Uh, no one. Billy is dealing with an issue with the ad agency, so I’ll fill him in later.

Devon: Alright. I take it from your message that you want to discuss nate quitting?

Lily: Well, I’m still hoping that he will change his mind and cool off, but in the event that he doesn’t, I want to know what our exposure could be.

Devon: And what do you mean by exposure?

Lily: Well, what are the legal and business ramifications of your coo’s abrupt departure? I mean, we don’t know. Did he sign an nda? Is there a non-compete clause in his contract? I mean, can he take ideas that he developed here to another company?

Imani: You mean all of those great ideas you two shot down?

[ Scoffs ] Guys, I can’t believe what I’m hearing. The guy’s chair isn’t even cold yet, and here you are starting to talk about legal ramifications? So, what, neither one of you is gonna try to talk to him, try to smooth things over? Is that how this family operates?

Devon: Imani, how come you’re being so defensive of nate?

Imani: [ Scoffs ] Because clearly someone has to be.

Nate: [ Exhales heavily ]

[ Groans lightly ] What time is it?

Elena: I let you sleep in a bit.

Nate: [ Sighs ] Thanks for the tea.

Elena: I tossed and turned all night. Couldn’t sleep. I hate when we argue.

Nate: Yeah. So do I.

Elena: Look, I understand that you are under a lot of stress. I know quitting your job is not a decision that you came to lightly. And I wish it weren’t necessary, but I get that you feel like you were at the end of your rope.

Nate: I’d say I was beyond the end.

Elena: So I want you to know that I want to be here to support you. And I also want to help you move on to your next opportunity, whatever that may be… and repair your relationship with your family. I’m hoping, after a good night’s rest, you want that, too, and that you’ve changed your mind about going forward with the plan that you shared with me?

Nate: On the contrary. I’m more resolved about that than ever.

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Elena: Nate. Please do not do this. You left chancellor-winters on your own terms. Can you just leave it at that? You can do anything you want now. You’re not under devon’s control anymore. But if you go further with this plan, it’s only gonna cause more trouble.

Nate: So be it. I highly doubt devon and I can get past this conflict.

Elena: Okay, so, what about lily? She’s been doing nothing but trying to keep the peace. She brought you into this company. She gave you a chance. And she’s been backing you up.

Nate: Only to a point. And in the end, she’ll side with devon each and every time, leaving me the odd man out.

Elena: So, what, you want to punish her, too?

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Elena: Have you even thought about how much this is going to hurt her? This feels so wrong to me.

Nate: And it feels so right to me.

Elena: [ Scoffs ] So, here we are, arguing and fighting again.

Nate: Because you’ve misconstrued my motives. I’d be helping lily because, ultimately, I would be helping chancellor-winters, the family business lily fought so hard to create. Elena, I am out to succeed. I am an asset, not a liability. That’s what no one seems to understand.

Elena: Except for imani?

Nate: She’s helped me to see my value. My ideas are strong, and I am forward-thinking. What is wrong with that?

Elena: There’s nothing wrong with being a visionary. But this is not what you’re talking about.

Nate: [ Sighs ] I disagree. My ideas are big, and this is the right move for me to make, so I’m not gonna stop. This is my time. And it’s the best way I can see to make a lasting mark so I can finally take control.

Elena: So then that’s it? You’re determined, and there’s no talking you out of it?

Nate: My mind’s made up, and I’m gonna set things in motion today.

Lily: Imani, we are a strong family. We have tried to work things out with nate, and we will continue to do so. But as the leaders of this company, it is our responsibility to know where things stand when it comes to the intellectual property that nate has been overseeing. And as a lawyer, you should know this. I mean, amanda does. She’s the one who told us to confirm these details.

Imani: Okay, well, the best way to protect our intellectual property is to keep nate around. Guys, he is such an asset to this company. He’s got strong ideas, a real passion for the work that we do. I’ve been trying to convince him to stay. And I think if we all put forth a genuine effort to make sure he knows he’s valued, he could be swayed.

Devon: Imani, I’m not gonna try and convince anyone to be here who doesn’t want to be here, okay? The man made up his mind. It’s not gonna change just because someone flatters him.

Imani: [ Scoffs ] That’s not what I said.

Devon: Well, either way, I do think it’s the best thing that he left ’cause he and I can never find common ground, and i didn’t see that changing.

Imani: Guys, this blows me away, how easy it is for you to just let nate go.

Lily: None of this has been easy. And I’m sorry, but I don’t know what you’re getting at.

Victoria: You’re hesitating, which means I’m right. You’re gonna let sally get away with this?

Nick: She made a mistake, vick.

Victoria: Oh, is that what we’re calling it?

Nick: I’m handling it, okay?

[ Knock on door, door opens ]

Sally: Victoria, I was hoping that you… have a minute?

Victoria: What can I do for you, sally?

Sally: I’m here to apologize to you directly for missing the meeting yesterday. I’m just making things right with the team.

Victoria: Yes, so I’ve heard.

Sally: Sometimes life encroaches on work, and I know you understand that as well as anyone. I’ve seen you handle a crisis in your personal life without missing a beat here at newman, and I’m seriously in awe of your ability to do that. But I feel like I have the inner resources and steely resolve that you have, so, in time, I’m confident that I will be able to emulate your example. But yesterday I screwed up, and it was my mistake. It will not happen again.

Victoria: Good.

Nick: Sally, I need to speak to you about that other matter we got into yesterday. Do you have time for coffee?

Sally: I will make time. The abcs of ckd

Sally: Isn’t it gorgeous out?

Nick: Yeah. It’s nice to get outside and enjoy it.

Sally: Mm-hmm. Yeah, it’s the kind of day that just stimulates your senses and makes you feel alive and excited.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nick: You know, you don’t have to do that with me, sally. Try and make small talk. We can be honest with each other.

Sally: I don’t want things to be weird at work.

Nick: Me either.

Sally: Adam came to see me last night after our weird dinner.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nick: You mean after i dropped you off at your place?

Sally: Yeah. He made some — I guess you would call them declarations. And they messed with my head. They made me feel pretty conflicted.

Adam: Is sally around?

Chloe: Uh, she got called into a meeting with nick. That’s all I know.

Adam: When I was ceo, I don’t think I interacted once with the newman coos. At least, not about work.

Chloe: Maybe because it was nikki, who wanted nothing to do with you, much like me. So, if you could please make yourself scarce.

Adam: Are nick and victoria keeping a heavier hand on the day-to-day operations? And if so, why? What could that mean?

Chloe: What are you getting at?

Adam: I’m just wondering.

Chloe: If you’re trying to insinuate that they don’t trust our new leadership, just say it.

Lily: Imani, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have snapped at you.

Imani: Obviously, we all feel strongly about this.

Lily: Yes, we do. And just for the record, I have not given up on nate. I will continue to try to talk to him. And I hope that you will keep an open mind in case I can win him over — ’cause this whole thing has spiraled completely out of control and at the worst possible time.

Devon: Why are you concerned about the timing of it?

Lily: Because I think that, you know, what jill suggested is the right way to go.

Devon: Well, let’s hang on a second ’cause —

Lily: Well — [ Stammers ] Look, let’s just pretend that nate isn’t coming back, okay? So, please look into his contract and let us know what we’re up against.

Imani: Done. I will track down information on the nda and non-compete, if they exist. But thank you. Thanks for not giving up on him yet. See you guys later, okay?

Lily: Mm-hmm.

Devon: Yeah.

[ Clears throat ]

Lily: [ Scoffs ] I mean, i wasn’t expecting that kind of pushback.

Devon: Yeah, I think that, uh — I think she has a thing for nate.

Lily: Uh, yeah, you think?

[ Scoffs ] Uh, look, also, um, when we talk about the ipo, let’s just keep it between us, billy, and jill.

Devon: Well, you talk about it like it’s already a done deal. Do I not have a say anymore or…?

Lily: What do you mean? Of course you have a say. We’re equal partners.

Devon: Then why does it sound like you’ve already made up your mind and you’re siding with jill?

Lily: I’m not siding with anybody.

Devon: Okay. What do you want to call it?

Lily: Look, all that’s happening is that there’s a possibility of an ipo on the table, and we’re in the beginning stages of exploring it.

Devon: Right. I just think that you’re about to make an impulsive decision about something that’s really important.

Lily: Impulsive?

Devon: Mm.

Lily: Really?

Devon: Yes. Impulsive.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Okay. You know, I don’t appreciate you challenging my decision-making process just because it’s different from yours.

Devon: It’s not just ’cause it’s different from mine. I know I’m not the only one that has concerns about going public. Billy feels the way I feel, doesn’t he?

Lily: Yeah, of course, but, devon, I mean, we have to sit down and hash things out — and get approval from the board, which could take a long time.

Devon: Well, I hope it does.

Lily: Look, this is between us, okay? It’s our responsibility to make this decision. It’s our decision, yours and mine.

Devon: And jill’s, too. There’s three people involved, two of them are on board, and I’m the only one who’s hesitant. So I’m on my own in this.

Lily: [ Sighs heavily ]

[ Folder thuds ] For copd,

Adam: Chloe, calm down. I’m not insinuating anything. I’m just asking a question. Why are you so quick to assume you and sally are on the chopping block? Has she said anything about it?

Chloe: Okay, well, if you must know, it’s because she missed a very important meeting yesterday because she was with you.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Chloe: Yes. I know all about it.

Adam: She told me about her scheduling gaffe when I was with her last night, and I — I felt terrible, okay? The last thing I want to do is cause more problems for her, chloe.

Chloe: The two of you were with each other again? Twice in one day?

Adam: Yes.

Chloe: Adam!

Adam: What?

Adam: You broke up with her, and you crushed her. She was confused. And then she finally starts feeling like herself again and she gets her stride back and then you just come out of the woodworks and start causing problems. Do you not understand how cruel that is? Or do you just not care? Why are you so compelled to always destroy every single person you were ever in a relationship with?

Adam: Enough! I don’t need this kind of abuse from you, chloe. And my personal life is none of your business.

Chloe: Well, when you hurt my friend, it is my business.

Adam: And for the record, i only have sally’s best interests at heart. Not that I will ever convince you of that.

Chloe: No. You sure as hell won’T.

Adam: Okay. I’m out of here, alright?

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

[ Cup thuds ]

[ Sighs ]

Nick: I don’t think I need to ask you what adam’s declarations were about.

Sally: I’m sure you don’T. ‘Cause he made it pretty clear where he stands last night during our awkward conversation at society.

Nick: I know I’ve been trying to warn you off him.

Sally: You and everyone else in this town.

Nick: Look, I know that you had — well, you have very strong feelings about my brother. And I don’t want to make things more difficult for you if you’re trying to get back together with him.

Sally: I-I’m not saying that that’s where things are headed, you know? Or even if that’s something that I’d want —

Nick: Look, I don’t think we should talk about adam. I understand messy and complicated love. But that is for the two of you to sort out, without me being any kind of factor whatsoever.

[ Knock on door ]

Victoria: What is it?

Adam: I’m looking for sally. I heard she had a meeting with nick, and they weren’t in his office.

Victoria: Oh. You just missed them. I think they stepped out to grab some coffee. Shouldn’t you be settling into your new position at jabot? I guess if you have all this free time to be chasing around after your ex, it’s not that important of a job. It was probably a mercy offering from jack since he’s one of the few people who can still tolerate you in this town.

Adam: Oh, it’s a real job. Mm-hmm. And I have a lot on my plate. But, uh, I am capable of multi-tasking.

Victoria: Unlike sally?

Adam: What’s that supposed to mean?

Victoria: Well, if you were actually in touch with her, you know damn well what that means. She was supposed to give a presentation at a marketing summit yesterday, and she completely blew it off. Chloe had to step in for her. This is not a behavior that i value in one of my ceos.

Adam: Do you have any idea why sally was a no-show?

Victoria: Well, luckily i have my coo to take care of my personnel issues. Nicholas got into it with her. Something about extenuating circumstances, the fact that it would never happen again, which remains to be seen.

Adam: Well, one missed meeting shouldn’t make or break someone’s career, victoria.

Victoria: Oh, I agree with that in theory. But I also know that people are replaceable, which is something that I hope nick is making very clear to sally right now.

Imani: Ah. You want some company? Sure, you do.

Nate: Eating and running. Busy day ahead.

Imani: Hmm. You’re not the only one. Trust me. Lily decided to call an emergency meeting at the crack of dawn.

Nate: Emergency for what?

Imani: You. Seems the powers that be are shaken up by your resignation.

Nate: Devon, too?

Imani: Mm, not that he’d ever admit it. Look, I tried to reason with him, encouraged him to reach out, talk things through, but you were right. He is very stubborn.

Nate: That’s one way to put it.

Imani: [ Chuckles ] Now, lily, on the other hand, seems to want to work things out for you to return. I think she’s going to lean on him and kind of —

Nate: I’m gonna stop you there. I know what you’re trying to do.

Imani: Standing up for you to the head honchos?

Nate: Which I appreciate. But I believe I have a much better, more powerful solution, thanks to you.

Imani: Mm. Do tell.

Nate: You suggested I think more — what was the word? — Ruthlessly. Well, I’m planning on taking your advice starting today.

Imani: Mm.

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[ Bottle thuds ]

Elena: Ooh! Whoa! Sorry.

Devon: Oh. So sorry. No. It’s my fault. I wasn’t paying attention at all.

Elena: Obviously, I wasn’t, either.

Devon: My bad. Hey, can I get a coffee to go, please? Thank you.

Elena: Hey, is everything alright?

Devon: Oh…

[ Chuckles ] I’ve been better. How about you?

Elena: Same.

Devon: I’ll give you one guess as to who’s got us both down.

Elena: Yeah. Let’s just say nate is on a path that does not make me happy.

Devon: Well, I’m sorry to hear that ’cause I know he quit so he wouldn’t have to keep bumping heads with me. And I feel bad about that ’cause when I hired him, I had every intention of it working out.

Elena: I know you did.

Devon: Honestly, though, i really think this is probably the best ’cause, you know, on paper working side by side looked good, but we have very different philosophies.

Elena: That’s for sure.

Devon: I hope this isn’t causing you any stress at home.

Lily: Hi. Sorry.

Elena: Hey.

Lily: I don’t mean to interrupt. I just need to speak with you privately.

Devon: You need to talk right this second?

Lily: Yeah, that would be great.

Elena: It’s okay. I actually need to get going. It was good to see you both.

Devon: Yeah, you too. I promise we’ll catch up.

Elena: Okay.

Adam: Victoria, you’re overreacting. If sally says she’s not gonna make a particular mistake again, you can take that to the bank. She’s conscientious to a fault. She’s hungry to succeed here.

Victoria: Why are you still advocating for your ex? I thought you broke up with her. I thought you were the one who ended things. If your continued presence in her life is causing this distraction, for the love of god, why don’t you just let her go? I mean, if you really, really care about her, why don’t you just let her get on with her life?

Adam: I am just so sick of everybody telling me that, victoria. I’m trying to right a wrong. Isn’t that what civilized, evolved people do?

Victoria: Yes, but I’m —

[ Chuckling ] I’m sorry. Is that what you’re claiming to be now?

Adam: I’m trying to prove that is what I am now.

Victoria: Oh. And you really expect me to believe that — that you love the woman?

Adam: I learned a long time ago not to expect anything from you. But, yes, I do love sally. And I made a terrible mistake thinking that I was helping her, and I’m trying to fix that. I guess you can’t understand admitting that you screwed up. You just like to forge ahead, pretend like you didn’t leave a wake of destruction. So I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that you have no clue where I’m coming from.

Sally: Yeah, I need to steer clear of any complications ’cause I realized by letting myself get distracted yesterday, I put everything in jeopardy. My judgment hasn’t been great, as you know. So I just need to keep my attention laser-focused on newman media. What was it that you texted me yesterday? “Ceos miss meetings sometimes.”

Nick: Yeah. Everyone slips up once in a while.

Sally: Yeah, well, I can’t afford to. I mean, not now that victoria’s so ticked off at me. But I do appreciate your understanding. You know, I think you and i should have the same for each other in this moment.

Nick: Yeah. Yeah. So, should we head back to the office?

[ Door bangs ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Both breathing heavily ]

[ Belt clatters ] At metro by t-mobile… you can save more.

[ Keys clacking ]

Nate: Your focus is impressive. I admire that, when someone can lose themselves in their work like that. I’m the same way.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: What brings you by, nate?

[ Door closes ]

Nate: I have a proposal that I believe will be of great interest to you.

[ Both breathing heavily ]

Sally: W-well, that did not go according to plan.

Nick: No, not at all.

Sally: [ Exhales sharply ] I did not intend for this to happen again, I-I swear. I didn’t even think it was a possibility.

Nick: I mean, this, uh — this attraction, whatever it is we’re calling it… I never thought in a million years.

Sally: A billion years.

Nick: Trillion.

Sally: Quadrillion.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Pentillion?

Sally: Quintrillion.

Nick: [ Clicks tongue ]

Sally: Closely followed by sextillion. I kid you not.

Nick: [ Smooches ] Remind me never to go up against you in trivia night.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] What can I say? I have expertise in all sorts of areas you would never expect.

Nick: This is, um… unexpected. Surprising.

Sally: Well, we could analyze it to death, or we could just order some room service, grab a shower… eat lunch, and… get back to work.

Lily: I know that we need to have a serious conversation about the possibility of going public, but I feel like there’s something more pressing right now.

Devon: You’d like to talk about nate some more?

Lily: Yeah. Um, I am really upset that the tension between you two has gotten to the point where nate feels like his only option is to quit.

Devon: Yeah. So do I. Do you blame me for it?

Lily: I mean, frankly, yeah, I kind of do. And, look, I’m not saying that he’s blameless because he’s not, you know? But I feel like there’s something going on inside of your head where you won’t accept anything that he has to offer, even when he addresses your concerns. I just — I-I feel like you’re being unfair to him.

Devon: I don’t know where you’re getting that from ’cause I listen to everything he says.

Lily: Hold on. Let me just — wait. Let me just — I’m sorry. Let me just finish ’cause I just want to get this out.

Devon: Sure.

Lily: [ Sighs ] I wanted to do this merger because I wanted to build on what you and dad had created. I wanted to build something for our family. And so I don’t want to lose nate. I can’t lose him, okay? So, please, devon, please — I just need you to consider your part in this. Like, why? Why is it so hard for you to let him have a win every once in a while?

Devon: That’s not what it is.

Lily: Okay. Then what is it? I mean, what — just tell me. I mean, have you been autonomous for so long that maybe it’s hard for you to, you know, give up a little bit of control? ‘Cause if that’s the case, I get it. You’ve had control over things for a long time, especially the music side. So, you know, it can be hard to delegate, and that’s fine. That’s totally fine. If that’s the case, let’s talk about it. Let’s figure it out. We’ll work it out. Or, what, is it deeper than that? I mean, are you subconsciously trying to punish nate for what happened with elena?

Victoria: A proposal? Well, that sounds intriguing.

Nate: First, some news. Jill’s informed upper management that she wants to take chancellor-winters public.

Victoria: That’s a very big move for a family company. I mean, particularly one that’s merged so recently.

Nate: Devon’s first knee-jerk reaction was to say no. Typical. Billy seemed hesitant. But lily’s all-in. I believe she and jill will prevail.

Victoria: Did jill say why she was proposing this?

Nate: The usual reason — to raise capital for a rapid expansion. Meanwhile, I know you’ve been on a shopping spree for newman.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] I guess you could say that.

Nate: I’m willing to be your inside man feeding you information, anything that can be helpful so you can be ready to make your move.

Victoria: Are you suggesting what I think you are?

Nate: You can buy up shares for newman, gain majority control of the company. Smooth dark chocolate, refreshing peppermint,

Devon: Lily, nate and I got past that situation with elena a long time ago. This isn’t some kind of payback. And I’m not a vindictive person, so it doesn’t feel great that you would imply that about me.

Lily: Okay. I’m sorry. I-I am. I just — [ Sighs ] I mean, come on. I’m trying to figure this out to keep our family from falling apart.

Devon: I understand completely what you’re trying to do. I just don’t know what to tell you. I really don’T. I mean, you know what? Maybe there’s some truth to what you’re saying about my leadership skills. I know it’s my instinct to take charge. I tend to think I know what’s best, which I guess can be annoying to some people, but that’s only because of all the experience I have. I’ve been working in the business world since I was a teenager, with neil. You know this. I know what to look for. And I usually can see the pitfalls about 10 steps ahead of any idea nate brings to me.

Lily: I know that. I know. And I get it. That’s fine. But, I mean, sometimes people have to make their own mistakes. It can’t always be you, you know, showing someone the next dangerous curve ahead.

Devon: So, what you’re saying is that, in order to get nate to believe that I know more about business than he does, I need to be more open to his ideas and give him the opportunity to fail.

Victoria: Well, I have to say, I’m — I’m completely stunned that you would come here to tell me this. Why would you help newman gain a controlling share of chancellor-winters?

Nate: You said you admired my ideas, my energy, my skills. You know I’m ambitious, driven to make a mark in the business world, to prove this is where i can shine.

Victoria: And you think that feeding me insider information is the way to do that.

Nate: You want to find a place for me at newman? Well, this is the place I want. I’ll help you acquire chancellor-winters shares if you put me in control of the company.

Victoria: You would that to your own family?

Sally: [ Sighs ] Have you seen my phone?

Nick: Right here.

Sally: Geez. Just kick them both under the bed, why don’t you?

Nick: Don’t tempt me.

Sally: Anything important?

Nick: No. You?

Sally: Nothing that can’t wait. I should get back to the office, though. Room service is taking forever. So, do you mind if I cancel?

[ Knock on door ]

Nick: Must be them now.

Sally: Hallelujah. I thought that you’d forgotten about me.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Adam: Are you sleeping with my brother?

Kyle: Summer newman abbott, will you make me the happiest man in genoa city? Will you marry me again?

Deacon: You know, I got to admit, I’ve — I’ve thought a lot about you over the years, you know, all the things that we went through together.

Nikki: Is that right?

Deacon: Absolutely. I wondered how you were doing. Oh, and, nik, one more thing. You look good.

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