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Young & The Restless Transcript

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[ Knock on door ]

Nick: How was the victory tour? From all your messages from the road, it sounds like the trip was a smashing success.

Victoria: That’s actually an understatement. I closed almost every single deal I set my sights on. Legal is gonna have their hands full in the coming weeks finalizing all of these acquisitions.

Nick: Maybe we should send them, like, a gift basket.

Victoria: I am going to send everyone on the team a huge bonus check when this is done for making this game changer possible.

Nick: Vick, I haven’t seen you this happy since — no. You’re even more elated than you were before the merger.

Victoria: Well, that’s because this time is different. This time, it’s — [Sighs] It’s mine. Carefully curated companies, everything that we need. We’re filling in the gaps as a corporation.

Nick: Hey, if you’re happy, I’m happy.

Victoria: And one of the reasons that I have this big smile on my face right now is due to you, because of your — your dedication to the company. And because you happen to be the best brother in the whole world.

Nick: Well, it’s about time you noticed.

Victoria: I was able to go out there and conquer and do what I needed to do without having to worry about what was going on back here. I mean, I know I’ve always been able to rely on mom as my partner, but it’s nice, the three of us together now.

Nick: Feels like a winning combination.

Victoria: Yes. We’re stronger together. We’re unbeatable. So, thank you so much for keeping everything running so seamlessly.

Nick: [ Sighs ] I hate to bring down the mood, but I’m not entirely sure that’s the case.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] There you are. I was five minutes away from calling out a search party. Did you get my text?

Sally: Yeah, I saw it. I was in an important meeting. You said it was an emergency, so I rushed back. What’s so urgent?

Chloe: Oh, just the marketing summit between newman media and the parent company’s marketing teams.

Sally: Okay. That’s later today.

Chloe: No. It just happened.

[ Cellphone thuds ] All of that preparation and work for nothing.

[ Scoffs ] So, what all-important, urgent meeting were you in?

Victoria: So, tell me — what have I missed?

Nick: In a nutshell, dad wants me to fire sally and then replace her with myself as ceo of newman media.

Victoria: Should I be worried that I’m losing you?

Nick: No way, vick. I’m doing what I want to do. I like being a part of the big-picture stuff with you and mom.

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Why would dad want you to move over to media?

Nick: I’m sure it’s a form of retaliation against adam for abandoning us and also agreeing to be jack’s co-ceo of jabot.

Victoria: Yes, that was pretty shocking for me, too. I got a million-or-so text messages about it.

Nick: I’m sure most of those texts were from me.

Victoria: A bunch of them were from billy. I have to admit, I didn’t see this coming from adam…or jack.

Nick: There was just no way dad was gonna let this kind of betrayal go unpunished. And what better way than to kick sally to the curb after adam fought so hard for her to keep her job than to give me her old seat?

Victoria: Seems a little convoluted, but I can see the logic in it.

Nick: Dad just has to have his way and interfere in everything. He’s got to move the chess pieces around so everyone is exactly where he wants them, no matter what they want for themselves. I mean, can you believe this?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Yes, I can believe this. And you’re right. That’s exactly what dad’s doing.

Elena: I’ll go grab us some tea.

Nate: What I’d like is a burger.

Elena: Well, what you need to do is take a deep breath.

Nate: It’s pointless trying to relax.

Elena: Okay. Why don’t you tell me what happened?

Nate: I was foolish enough to think that I could get past devon’s stubbornness. But he’s so threatened by new ideas and just set in his stodgy way of thinking. I —

Elena: Was this that meeting with jill and lily?

Nate: And devon dialed in from virginia. I was — I was so excited to work with my family, to build something that matters, that’ll outlast us all.

Elena: Well, maybe there’s still a way to heal all this.

Nate: What do you mean? You’re the one who had reservations. You just told me the other day that I should leave. And silly me wasn’t ready. Well, guess what. I’m ready now. So you should be happy.

Lily: I mean, nate is one of the most polished, even-tempered men I know. And why would he lose his cool like that, especially in front of jill?

Billy: Because he’s under a lot of pressure, and most of that is self-imposed.

Lily: Well, he was in a good mood at the beginning of the call.

Billy: Well, yeah. He’s worked very hard on his music festival idea, and like i said on the call, I’m impressed. I think it’s a good idea.

Lily: I think it’s a good idea, too. But devon doesn’t like it.

Billy: No. That is clear. And I think nate was offended by his negative reaction. What?

Lily: Well, it just —

Billy: What’d I say?

Lily: It really sounds like you’re taking sides right now, and I would hope that you, of all people, would know that i can’t deal with that right now.

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Nate: Thank you.

Elena: Mm-hmm. Now, the only reason I suggested that you leave chancellor-winters was because of all the tension between you and devon. That’s also why I suggested that you slow down with your plans for the music festival.

Nate: Yes, in retrospect, that was a good idea.

Elena: I’m gonna take a wild guess that you told lily about your plan while devon’s been away in virginia?

Nate: No. That was my original intention. I pitched it to billy. And he loved it.

Elena: And?

Nate: Then billy brought it up in our video call with jill and devon.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] And I’m sure devon was not very happy to be caught off guard in front of everyone about something he thought was dead in the water.

Nate: Okay, I did not expect billy to put it all out there like that.

Elena: Yeah, but that doesn’t change the fact that devon probably felt blindsided.

Nate: Which was the last thing I wanted. But am I supposed to just sit quietly while the rest of the executive team actually likes my idea and wants to hear details?

[ Scoffs ] I’m truly befuddled. I don’t understand why you keep taking devon’s side.

Nick: I don’t get it. Why aren’t you more bothered by dad’s interference?

Victoria: It’s who he is. I mean, at this point, I could write his playbook. You could. So, it’s okay. Let him — let him make his suggestions that he wants to make. Ultimately, we’re gonna make the call on how to handle this.

Nick: Okay.

Victoria: What do you want?

Nick: Oh. What do i want? Uh, I would like to no longer be a part of any more of dad’s mind games targeting adam.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Well, good luck with that. What else are you thinking?

Nick: I have some concerns about sally.

Victoria: Like what?

Nick: She seems to be second-guessing herself.

Victoria: About what?

Nick: You know, she had all these great plans to reinvigorate omega media. Then the numbers came back. They weren’t great. Then she was talking about scrapping the whole thing. She came to me for advice.

Victoria: Did you disagree with her judgment?

Nick: That’s the thing. She didn’t have an opinion about it either way. Uh…I don’t know. It’s like she’s questioning her instincts.

Victoria: Well, that’s not a good sign, especially not in the c-suite.

Nick: She seems to have lost that strong leadership and management style that she spoke so passionately about when she was pleading to keep her job.

Victoria: What do you think happened to her?

Nick: I have my suspicions about what’s got her off kilter. Pretty sure it’s adam.

Sally: That marketing summit is in two hours.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] No. It just happened. And do you know why I’m so certain? Because I was there.

Sally: Oh, no.

Chloe: Oh, yes. I did that presentation alone. And everyone from our team and theirs was wondering where you were. “Where’s your ceo?” “I hope she’s alright.”

Sally: Damn it. It’s the right time in my calendar, but — I don’t know — for some reason, I swore it was later today.

Chloe: Are you serious?

Sally: Look, you know what? It’s fine, though, ’cause I am positive that you were amazing because you are so poised and polished. So, what was the response, generally?

Chloe: I mean, I did my best, but, honestly, everyone was a little confused and kind of annoyed that you were a no-show.

Sally: Okay. Well, I will just e-mail everyone and tell them that my assistant put the wrong time in the calendar.

Chloe: But that’s not what happened.

Sally: Okay, well, this is one of those times where a little white lie is best, okay? I really did think the meeting was later today. Otherwise, I would not have gone to the athletic club roof.

Chloe: Why were you there?

Sally: Just to clear my head.

Chloe: But you said you were in a different important meeting.

Sally: It was impromptu. I ran into someone that I have been trying to catch up with, and — and I just got a little distracted.

Chloe: With who?

Sally: I really don’t see why it matters.

Chloe: Okay. Well, if you forgot about your meeting because you had a different, important meeting, i think I have the right to know.

Sally: Adam. Alright? It was adam.

Chloe: [ Laughs ] That is so funny because I heard you say “adam” twice. I just must be hallucinating.

Sally: Okay. Well, you should be happy because now I finally have absolute clarity. The world is full of make or break moments.

Victoria: So, sally’s been knocked off center by adam. It’s such a pity that nobody warned her she should stay away from him.

Nick: Come on. We’ve all been gutted by break-ups. They throw you off your game. They make you question yourself and your life.

Victoria: Nicholas, I know that better than anyone. I’ve just been through hell and back. But I need everyone to be in fighting form for the next phase of this company. There’s a world of difference between having a couple of bad days and being completely unqualified for the job.

Nick: I never said she couldn’t cut it. I just don’t think she’s in the best headspace right now.

Victoria: Oh, I’m so sorry. This is not a charity organization. We do not take workers under our arm and give them a how-to on being an executive or regaining one’s confidence after adam.

Nick: Look, I’ve said it before. I’m gonna say it again. I think it’s bad for optics if we replace her so soon after replacing adam. Is she perfect for the job? Probably not. But do I think she can grow? I absolutely do, vick. I really think she deserves credit for coming to you and warning you that adam wanted to publish evidence about dad’s cover-up.

Victoria: I was impressed with her loyalty, nicholas, but that’s not enough reason to keep her around.

Nick: Just trust me, okay? I’m gonna keep an eye on her. Let’s give her some time. Maybe she’ll turn it around.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Billy: I’m not taking sides, but I do want this conflict between nate and devon to smooth out as soon as possible.

Lily: Well, then, maybe you shouldn’t have had nate bring up the music festival idea on the call.

Billy: Yeah, okay. You have a point there. But I thought it was important that my mother and devon both see that nate has good instincts. I mean, he took every problem that devon had with his music festival idea, and he fixed them. He made it better. What else can you ask for?

Lily: Well, maybe devon felt blindsided, like his authority was being undermined, you know, which apparently is how he felt, given his mood after the call.

Billy: Yeah, I did not expect nate to walk out, that’s for sure.

Lily: If we don’t do something about this, he might walk away for good.

Billy: How do you feel about that?

Lily: I mean, like a failure. You know? I’m in charge. I’m supposed to be able to help everyone through this.

Billy: I understand that’s how you feel because that’s who you are, but let’s not lose sight of something very important here. Devon is your equal partner, okay? If he has a problem with nate, they need to figure that out outside of this office. It’s not your job to mediate.

Lily: No, but it is my responsibility as the person who pushed for this merger and as their family.

Billy: Okay. Well, then you need to have a serious conversation with your brother because if they don’t fix their issues, your cousin could be jumping ship.

Elena: I’m not taking devon’s side. I’m just trying to see his point of view so that you could see his point of view. My whole objective here is just to get you both to resolve your issues.

Nate: I wish that were possible.

Elena: And for the record, i am sorry that things did not work out with chancellor-winters. I know how excited everyone was to work together. But I do believe that things will be better for you when there’s less friction and tension.

Nate: I’ll be a lot less stressed.

Elena: So, what’s next? Have you officially given your resignation?

Nate: No, but in my head, I’ve done it 100 times in a 100 different ways.

Elena: Okay, well, as long as you don’t burn any bridges. You want to keep your relationship with devon and lily intact.

Nate: Of course I want to be fair to lily, but I’m not sure i can swallow my anger at devon.

Lily: But you’re gonna try, right?

Nate: I have to cool off before I answer that.

Elena: Well, I’m still gonna take that as a “yes.” Let’s talk about your future. What you want to do next?

Nate: [ Sighs ] I haven’t thought that far.

Elena: Well, if it were up to me, I still think you should go back to memorial. And I’m not the only person who thinks so. Everyone misses you there.

Nate: Send them my best wishes because there’s no way I’ll go back. I hated the bureaucracy there when I was the chief of surgery. That’s the whole reason why i left. And besides, that position was filled months ago. The only way I’ll go back to medicine would be as a surgeon. And you and I both know that’ll never happen because of devon.

Chloe: If you think I’m glad that you missed your meeting because you were flirting with adam, you have well and truly lost both your mind and all perspective.

Sally: I wasn’t flirting, okay? It was a civilized conversation. It was almost as if none of what recently took place actually happened. And it felt good.

Chloe: Yeah, I bet.

Sally: Adam and I have always had this chemistry.

Chloe: And it’s still there?

Sally: Yeah. Off the charts. But when things could have gone completely off the rails, i looked in his eyes and I said no. And I put on the brakes.

Chloe: And you’re sure that my emergency text isn’t what slowed things down?

Sally: Okay, you are not paying attention.

Chloe: Do you see what’s happening here? Adam is so deep inside your head that he is screwing with what you swore was your number-one priority — becoming the best damn ceo newman media has ever had.

Sally: I am not letting my personal feelings get in the way of my work, okay? I missed one meeting. It’s not the end of the world.

Chloe: Well, it could be the beginning of the end of your career, all because you’re distracted by adam.

Sally: You are overreacting.

Nick: Everything okay in here?

Sally: I should ask you the same question. Is everything alright?

Nick: What makes you think there’s something wrong?

Sally: You’re the boss. Whenever you show up unexpectedly, it makes me a little nervous. Hopefully you don’t have any bad news.

Nick: Nah, it’s just an information-gathering mission. I wanted to see how the marketing summit went.

Sally: What would you say, chloe? I would be interested in hearing your take ’cause, I mean, as far as I’m concerned, you were brilliant.

Chloe: Yeah, I did, uh, my best. I wouldn’t go that far.

Sally: Oh, come on. Don’t be modest. You were, uh, really great in the coo role.

Chloe: And I was grateful to, um, be able to do the presentation. And, you know, if it weren’t for sally — I mean, she’s just such a great leader, willing to give others the spotlight.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: So it went well then?

Chloe: Yeah. It was great. People were very engaged.

Sally: Yeah, my — my inbox is blowing up. I’m gonna be answering e-mails all day.

Nick: Well, the way you’re both talking, it’s as if you want me to believe sally was actually there when we all know she wasn’T.

Elena: If you blame devon for ending your surgical career, does that mean you blame me, too?

Nate: No, absolutely not. My point is, once again devon has screwed up my career path.

Elena: Nate, those are two very different things. And I think it’s dangerous to conflate them. The first was an accident because devon felt that we both betrayed him. And this is just a matter of different business philosophies.

Nate: No. He’s threatened. He doesn’t want me to outshine him. Why else would you shoot down someone’s ideas without trying to make them work?

Elena: I don’t know about that. Devon is an established music producer. He’s a successful businessman. I don’t think he has anything to prove.

Nate: I’m not interested in psychoanalyzing the situation.

Elena: Well, I’m just trying to understand —

Nate: It’s a waste of time. It happened. It’s over. I’m done.

Lily: And when jill said that she wants to take the company public…

Billy: Yeah. Not the news I was expecting. What do you think?

Lily: I mean, I haven’t even fully processed it yet.

Billy: I know you said on the call that you’re gonna have to talk to devon about it, but clearly he has concerns. So maybe we should, uh, unpack this a little bit, see what we got.

Lily: Okay. Why don’t you start?

Billy: Alright. Well, I will say initially I had the same concerns as devon. We’re gonna lose the power to make decisions on our own, in the room, collectively. We’re gonna lose control to a bunch of stockholders, and that makes me nervous.

Lily: I mean, yeah, it makes me nervous, too. It makes me…excited. You know, I think that you have to give up some control of some things to gain more control over other things.

Billy: Such as?

Lily: Well, I mean, this could provide us with the financial freedom to pursue other projects, like the music festival. I mean, that would help alleviate, you know, devon’s main concern, which were the financial pitfalls.

Billy: If that is actually the main concern, if that’s the reason why devon actually has a problem with nate’s idea in the first place.

Lily: Yeah. I guess all things lead back to my family feud.

Both: [ Chuckles ] You know, when we started this merger, I never imagined that my mother and I would be getting along better than nate and devon.

Lily: We need to solve this issue before it causes any more disruption. I mean, you’re my coo. Do you have any ideas?

Nick: I got a message from the head of newman marketing saying the ceo of newman media was not at the meeting. At first, I thought maybe you were sick or something, but I’m really hoping there’s a reasonable explanation for you not being there.

Sally: Unfortunately, I do not have one of those. I screwed up. I had it in my calendar, but in my mind, for some reason, i thought it was later today. I should have set an alarm to remind myself. I’m — I’m sorry. I will personally make it up to both teams.

Nick: Chloe, may I please talk to sally alone?

Chloe: Yeah. Of course.

Nick: Thank you.

[ Door opens ] You know, I can count on one hand the number of people who want to see you succeed. And I’m one of them.

Sally: Yeah, I know. And I appreciate that.

Nick: Then level with me, sally. You missing this meeting is a big deal, and I need to understand why it happened.

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Elena: Well, hopefully we can finish up this conversation at dinner. I would love to map out a plan for your future and a way to amend things with your family.

Nate: I’ll see you later. I’ve been hearing some terrific things are in the works at newman.

Victoria: I have just returned from a very successful shopping spree.

Nate: Mm. Something tells me this has absolutely nothing to do with an afternoon at fenmore’s?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] I’m buying companies, not clothes, but that’s all I can say for now because it hasn’t officially been announced yet.

Nate: Ah. Sounds exciting. And it’s good to see you this happy.

Victoria: Thank you. I’m doing what I was meant to do and I’m where I’m supposed to be. I hope that things are going equally well for you at chancellor-winters.

Nate: Mm. Ah — whew. How should I put this? I am interested in pursuing other opportunities.

Victoria: I’m surprised.

Nate: I was initially intrigued when I was first offered a job at newman. At the time, there was a lot of talk about how my experience and ideas could make me a great fit.

Victoria: You know I’m a big fan, right? But I have to ask — why would you even think about walking away from chancellor-winters?

Billy: I think devon’s reasons for always pushing back on nate’s ideas are excuses. I think every problem that devon has had, nate has figured out a workaround and he’s been doing a great job at it. Yet devon still won’t budge.

Lily: I mean, what do you think it is? Residual hurt feelings from nate cheating with elena?

Billy: Possibly. Or devon’s worried that his accolades are, you know, not being recognized. Look, nate’s a smart guy. He’s a surgeon, and now he’s working the way around the boardroom pretty well. I mean, even I’m a little bit jealous of him. People learn how to deal with healthy competition, but when it comes to family, it’s a whole new thing. And maybe that’s devon’s thing. I mean, he is well respected in this industry, and he’s worked very hard to earn that respect. And now there’s some, you know, new blood coming in that’s getting a little attention. Maybe that hurts devon’s ego a little bit. Whatever’s going on between them, I think it’s deeper than a music festival idea. The question is, what can we do about it?

Lily: I mean, look, regardless, whatever it is, we have to figure this out. Otherwise, it’s just gonna keep bubbling over until everything explodes, and that is not good for our family and it’s not good for the company.

Sally: I screwed up. And there’s no excuse, so I will just tell you the truth about why I missed the summit.

Nick: That’s always a good strategy.

Sally: I ran into adam.

Nick: You missed a meeting because you saw adam?

Sally: Yes. But also no — because I was positively convinced that the meeting was later today. I mean, look, if I’m being completely honest, I have been a little bit distracted processing my feelings about adam and our break-up. So I went to go clear my head, and I [Chuckles] Ran into adam, of course.

Nick: I didn’t know you two were on speaking terms right now.

Sally: We’re defrosting. He apologized, and he asked for forgiveness. Shocking, right? But we’ve actually gotten to the point where we can stand to be in the same room with each other. You know, we can have a conversation without things turning ugly.

Nick: Well, that’s good, I guess.

Sally: We indulged in quite a bit of small talk, actually. He told me things are going really well at jabot. He finally found where he belongs. Which is great, you know, ’cause whenever you find that…

Nick: This whole mess with adam has really done a number on you, huh? And despite your best efforts, you just can’t seem to get past it.

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Sally: Sure. Yeah. This whole mess with adam hurt. But it is hardly the first time I’ve gotten my heart broken. And I know now that adam was being noble. You know, he wanted me to keep my job, and he didn’t want you or victoria’s hatred of him getting in the way.

Nick: That doesn’t excuse what he did.

Sally: No. It doesn’T. And in some ways, it makes it harder to reconcile the fact that he deliberately hurt me because, in his own twisted way, he was just trying to protect me.

Nick: “Twisted” is often used to describe adam’s motivations.

Sally: I know you can’t stand the guy, but that’s not really fair.

Nick: Sally, actually, i don’t hate my brother, alright? We’ve had a lot of disagreements and issues over the years, but I’ve come to realize we share common ground. I’m starting to understand him a little better.

Sally: I’m glad to hear that. And I’m sure adam would be, too.

Nick: But I’m here to talk about how this affects you.

Sally: I’m fine.

Nick: Listen to me. I can’t ignore the fact that you missed this meeting. Like I said, it’s a big deal. It impacts everyone’s perception of you as a leader. Now, newman has a lot of very important acquisitions in the pipeline, and I need to know that you can do this.

Sally: I can. I will make things right. I promise. I — I don’t know how yet exactly, but I swear I will not let anything come in between me and my dream job.

Nick: But something or someone has. Look, I know adam can mess with your mind. I’ve seen it before. But I believe in you, sally. I’m doing everything I can to set you up to succeed. And I’m confident that you will,

if you can get adam out of your system.

Nate: Let’s just say it’s more difficult working with my family than I thought. There are just simply too many personal factors at play.

Victoria: You have wonderful instincts. And you are definitely a forward thinker, and you deserve to be somewhere where people appreciate your contributions. But right now, I just don’t have a good fit for you.

Nate: Oh, it’s — no worries. I know something will turn up eventually and, um, I’ll end where I belong.

Victoria: Hold on. Don’t jump too fast too soon. Once the dust settles on my new acquisitions, I’m gonna need people like you to run those divisions. I’m gonna keep you in mind.

Nate: Please do.

Victoria: You know, working with family — it can be complicated and it can be exhausting, but it kind of forces us to push through those difficult moments and make it work.

Nate: Mm. That’s good advice.

Victoria: I hope you figure it out.

Billy: Come here. Stand up.

Lily: What are we doing?

Billy: Come on.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] What — [ Laughs ]

Billy: Whoa.

Lily: What?

Billy: Okay, that’s not working. Sit back down.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Why?

Billy: Come here. Stand up.

Lily: [ Laughing ] What —

Billy: Come on. Bring it in. We got to try this again.

Lily: Try what?

Billy: Oh, lordy.

Lily: What is wrong?

Billy: Well, at first i thought it was me, but it is definitely you.

Lily: What is me?

Billy: I feel like I’m hugging a statue. Will you please just relax a little bit?

Lily: Oh, my god. Okay. I mean, that’s how I feel, and I don’t like it.

Billy: Lucky you have me to help you relax.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Oh. Oh, wow.

Billy: Yeah? It’s okay?

Lily: That’s nice. Thank you.

Billy: You like that?

Lily: Oh, my gosh. I didn’t realize how tense i was. Ahh.

Billy: You have an ability to look cool and collected when the rest of us are all losing our heads.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] That is the true sign of a leader.

Lily: Yeah. Or someone in complete denial.

[ Breathes deeply ]

Billy: You’re born to be a ceo. And you’re doing it. You are merging two powerful companies into one major corporation…that is not gonna stop for anything. And you’re managing complicated family dynamics.

Lily: Hmm.

Billy: And my mother is so impressed with you that she wants to take this company public. And I am in awe of you.

Lily: Thank you.

Imani: Nate?

[ Chuckles ] Nate!

Nate: Hey. Ah.

Imani: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: I’m sorry. You got to forgive me. I’m stuck in my own head.

Imani: It’s alright. I’ll just grab a coffee, and when I come back, you can fill me in on the big move you’re gonna make while devon’s out of town.

Nate: It all blew up. I crunched some new numbers, ran it all by billy.

Imani: And I’m sure he loved it.

Nate: Yeah, but that turned out to be the problem.

Imani: [ Scoffs ] How?

Nate: Well, we had a big conference call with jill. She asked what everyone was working on. I wasn’t gonna say anything specific, but billy piped up and volunteered my pet project. And you know what? Devon got all bent out of shape. So jill asked lily what her opinion was on the matter. She didn’t take my side, so…

Imani: I’m sorry it played out that way.

Nate: Me too. But I’m not surprised.

Imani: Okay. So, how did it end?

Nate: I walked out.

Imani: [ Laughs ] While jill was still on the call?

Nate: Not my proudest moment. But it doesn’t matter. Today was my last day. I’m leaving chancellor-winters.

Imani: [ Scoffs ] You know why I love halloween?

Sally: How could I have been so careless? What was I thinking?

Chloe: You weren’T. Adam made your brain short-circuit.

Sally: I’m just grateful that nick is being so understanding, but if I make one more misstep, I’m history.

Chloe: So, you want to fix this?

Sally: Do you know a way out?

Chloe: You have to stay the hell away from adam from now on.

Sally: Okay, I get that you hate him and you want the rest of the world to despise him, too, but did you ever once think about it from my perspective? Did you ever once, for one minute, think that, after all of these years of heartache, that i actually thought that I finally found the person that i absolutely belong with?

Chloe: You don’t belong with adam. No one does. You are better than that.

Sally: Okay, I am tired of all of these warnings about how terrible he is.

Chloe: After all the things that adam has done, you don’t under–

Sally: Okay, I have also been accused of despicable acts, alright? And the more people criticize me and try to control me, I just want to fight back. That is why I believe i understand adam maybe better than anyone else. Adam and I are cut from the same cloth, and I can’t just erase him from my heart because you and everyone else tells me to.

Chloe: Okay! You throw away your whole future! I — I swear — I’m done.

[ Door slams ]

Nick: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. So, tell me — what did sally have to say for herself?

Nick: I’m not gonna get into details. Let’s just say there were extenuating circumstances. Sally messed up. She took ownership of it.

Victoria: Nick, I’m sorry, but that’s just not good enough. And I understand if you don’t want to go over to newman media. Frankly, I want you to stay. But we need to come up with other viable options if sally’s not up to task.

Nick: I really, really think she is.

Victoria: Well, I think the marketing department would beg to differ. I’ve already received several messages from them expressing their irritation that the ceo of newman media couldn’t even show up to the summit.

Nick: Come on. Who hasn’t missed a meeting?

Victoria: At bare minimum, you should make it clear to her that there will be no second chances.

Nick: Seems pretty harsh, vick. Who doesn’t deserve a second chance?

Victoria: We have overlooked a lot when it’s come to her. And there are plenty of good executives out there. Nate, for example. I just ran into him. He let me know that he’s looking for a new job.

Nick: Why would he leave his family’s company?

Victoria: I don’t know. I have no idea what went wrong over there, but he’s ambitious. And his drive to make a mark in the business world seems stronger than ever.

Imani: Listen. This disagreement with devon is no reason to walk out on chancellor-winters.

Maybe it’s a sign that i shouldn’t be there — because nothing that’s right should be this difficult.

Imani: Is this about elena? Because I know she was urging you to quit.

Nate: No, this is entirely my call. I cannot fight with devon anymore.

Imani: But where will you go?

Nate: Someplace I’m appreciated.

Imani: I appreciate you.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Imani: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: Thank you. But unfortunately, you don’t have the authority to green-light my projects. Devon does.

Imani: Yeah, well, there may be another solution besides walking away. If you leave now, it’ll confirm to devon that he was right, that you couldn’t handle the position.

Nate: I don’t have any other choice. I have played by devon’s rules, and I defied them, as well. Nothing has worked.

Imani: Hmm. Well, then maybe [Clears throat] It’s time to start thinking a little more, uh…ruthlessly.

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Nate: Hey. Hope you haven’t been waiting too long.

Elena: For you, I don’t mind.

Nate: Sure you mean that? Even after things got heated earlier?

Elena: I regret my part in all of that. I just want the time we spend together to be easy.

Nate: Mm. Like sunday morning?

[ Chuckles ]

Elena: Like things used to be — you know, fun, spontaneous. Maybe we could go and have dinner someplace new. Or maybe we could lay out by the pool at the athletic club? Look up at the stars, drink some wine?

Nate: Oh. As much as I would love to, i will have to ask for a rain check.

Elena: Oh. You have other plans?

Nate: Yes. I am getting everything in place for the first-ever chancellor-winters music festival. And it’s all gonna come together before devon can get back and put the brakes on.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: Hey. If it isn’t dad of year.

Billy: Ah. I’ll take coo of the day. Thank you very much.

Lily: Yeah. How was your outing with johnny and connor?

Billy: It was good. They had a blast.

Lily: Good. What about chelsea?

Billy: I think it was really good for her, too, you know? I think it was nice for her to see the boys hanging out in that way.

Lily: Sweet. Well, good. I’m glad.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Lily: Look, now that you’re back, we have something really important to discuss.

Billy: Okay. I am here and ready to handle whatever you throw at me.

Lily: Well, this time it’s your mother who’s doing the throwing.

Billy: What do you mean by that?

Lily: Uh, not sure exactly. She said that she has a very important announcement to make.

Nick: [ Sighs ] You okay?

Sharon: I’m just checking to see if faith posted any photos yet. I hope she’s having a nice time.

Nick: She’s gonna be fine. So are you. It’s actually me I’m worried about.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, this whole kids growing up stuff is for the birds.

Nick: I know. Let’s not even think about the empty-nest thing, and let’s just get in there and order something decadent.

Sharon: You don’t have to do all of this to distract me.

Nick: Is it working?

Victor: Well, how nice to see both of you.

Sharon: Oh, hello.

Nick: Hey, dad.

Victor: Your mother was called to a conference call, so I’m gonna have lunch by myself. Why don’t you join me?

Sally: What’s a girl got to do to get a drink around here?

[ Chuckles ]

Adam: The bartender should be back in a minute. You’re welcome to sit. Unless you prefer hovering.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I can, uh, hover elsewhere if you’d like.

Adam: Well, I would like if you sat. I mean, if that’s what you would like to do. We can do this, right?

Sally: Speak?

Adam: Mm-hmm, while having a drink, in between sips. Don’t you think?

Sally: It’s worth a try. Thank you.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sally: [ Clears throat ]

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

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Victor: I’ll grab us a table.

Nick: You invited my father to lunch?

Sharon: No. Is this part of your master plan to distract me?

Nick: This is not ideal.

Sharon: No, it’s not.

Nick: You know what? I dare you to go in there and tell him to go home.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] I am not gonna walk in there and tell victor he has to go back to the ranch. But, you know, it might be nice to spend some time with someone who loves faith as much as we do.

Nick: Alright. It’s your call. Don’t say I didn’t give you an out.

Victor: Well, by the look of things, you were deciding whether to stay or not.

Nick: No, no, it’s cool. In fact, I wanted to see you. I wanted to ask you how christian was while he was staying with you. Was he a good boy?

Victor: He’s a great kid. Wonderful.

Nick: Good. He does love his grandparents.

Victor: How did things go with faith?

Sharon: Very good. You know, she’s settling in, getting to know her roommate. And we ran into moses and his mom.

Victor: Oh. Wait a minute. Well, I’m glad that he is there, but hopefully things don’t get too serious between the two of them. I want faith to study, you know.

Sharon: Well, I’m sure she will, but, you know, we want faith to have the whole college experience. And that includes friends and parties and, yes, a boyfriend.

Victor: As long as she doesn’t forget about her family.

Nick: I don’t see that happening, dad.

Victor: You know your mother already sent her a care package.

Nick: Are you serious? She’s already going overboard.

Victor: Oh, that’s alright. That’s okay. Listen, you know that faith will face a lot of challenges, and it’s always good to know that her family is there to back her up and to love her, you know?

Sharon: [ Voice breaking ] That’s so beautiful. I… you know what? Would you excuse me for a moment?

Nick: Of course.

Victor: Everything alright?

Nick: Yeah, I — I just think, you know, we’re both a little raw from dropping faith off at school. It’s gonna be tough. I have christian at home. Sharon’s still dealing with losing rey.

Victor: Yeah. It’s a lot to handle.

Nick: Yeah, it is. But I know sharon’s very excited for faith. She’s gonna get through it.

Billy: I think someone needs a reminder that my mother has a flair for the dramatics. I’m sure it’s not a big deal.

Lily: Oh, okay, mr. Know-it-all. What do you think it’s gonna be about?

Billy: Well, I’m assuming that she’s planning another trip around the world, except this time she’s gonna go the other direction.

Lily: You think she would really call us all together for a conference call — including devon, by the way — to talk about traveling?

Billy: Isn’t he in virginia with amanda, supporting her while she spends time with her mother?

Lily: Yes. Exactly. And she would never interrupt his personal time for something trivial.

Billy: No, she wouldn’T. So maybe there is something major going on.

Lily: Right. So, were there any hints that she dropped to you about what it might be about?

Billy: Nope. Zero.

Nate: I know you had some reservations about it, but i refuse to believe this is a mistake. I’ve heard everyone’s criticisms, and I’ve taken them to heart. I’ve found ways to address the problems devon had with my idea. I found the perfect location, got all kinds of food trucks lined up for a bargain. And I’ve got devon’s favorite smoked barbecue.

Elena: I think it’s gonna take a lot more than a good meal to convince devon.

Nate: The robust projected ticket sales should do the trick. This music festival is gonna make a lot of money, not to mention all the positive buzz it’s gonna generate. Trust me on this.

Elena: But he already said no.

Nate: He said not now. He never completely vetoed it. So, I postponed the original date, and everything’s ready to roll.

Elena: Nate, I know this is the last thing you want to hear right now, but I am urging you to hold off on this until devon is back and he can approve the plan.

Nate: No. This has to happen now. Hi, I’m karen.

Nate: I’ve decided to take some of your earlier advice after all.

Elena: Can’t wait to hear which nugget of advice make the cut.

Nate: No matter how viable my music festival idea is, there’s no way devon’s gonna accept it.

Elena: Is that how you’re justifying going behind his back?

Nate: No, no, you’re right. I shouldn’t go rogue. I’ll be consulting with lily.

Elena: And you think lily’s gonna green-light this plan without devon’s input?

Nate: She’ll at least be fair. She’s open-minded. She’ll consider my idea based on its merit, whereas with devon, even if my music festival idea somehow ended world hunger and brought about peace, he would still find a way to reject it…

Elena: Nate —

Nate: …Because it came from me.

Elena: You’re exaggerating.

Nate: No, I’m not. He’s that hostile. If I’m going to get anything accomplished, I’m gonna have to find a way to maneuver around him.

Elena: I understand why you’re frustrated, but devon is still your boss. You can’t just cut him out of the loop. It would be professional suicide.

Nate: This isn’t the same as working at the hospital. You’re an excellent doctor, but the business world runs by different rules.

Elena: All I know is i wouldn’t want to work in a place where people were making decisions based on personal grievances.

Nate: It’s not objective like medicine. And, frankly, the consequences aren’t as dire. There’s no patient on an operating table with his life in my hands.

Elena: The stakes are still high. A music festival is a massive undertaking and something that devon would definitely want to be a part of.

Nate: He will be — once the ball gets rolling. Look, I wasn’t hired because of my degree or experience. I was hired because of my instincts. So I’m going to follow them. I’m tired of holding back to appease devon.

Elena: Okay. I love you, nate, and that is why I cannot let this go. I would be a horrible person if I did not try to convince you to slow down. Even if you think I’m wrong, can you please do this for me?

Victor: Now, you make sure that faith knows that if anyone gives her a hard time at that school, they have me to deal with, alright? I want her to succeed. I want her to study hard. Because your mother’s convinced she’ll be the next in line of the many female ceos of newman enterprises.

Nick: Well, my daughter has told me that is exactly what she wants.

Victor: And that’s why we need to make sure that newman enterprises continues to thrive, alright? Now, how’s it going with victoria’s proposed acquisitions?

Nick: Some companies are extremely willing to sell. Others are gonna need more convincing. But I think by the end of the quarter, you’re gonna see a lot of movement.

Victor: You’re making a lot of good moves, son. Once we have replaced sally spectra and find us someone to run newman media, that division will make a lot of money again.

Sally: How are things at jabot?

Adam: Uh, there are a few sharks in the water, but, um, i still feel like I made the right decision. Stepping away from my family.

Sally: Glad things are working out.

Adam: Mm-hmm. I know you’re in a good place. I just read the good news about newman media beating quarterly expectations for growth.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I know you a flair for understatement.

Adam: [ Chuckling ] Okay. Apologies. Better than good.

Sally: The numbers are spectacular, actually. It’s been quite a thrill. And if I am being truly honest, I have you to thank for it.

Nate: Hey, billy.

Billy: Hey, man. If you’re here for the big video call, you’re a little early.

Nate: Actually, I’m looking for lily. I wanted to let her know what I’ve been working on.

Billy: Ah, she just popped out for a second, but she’ll be back any minute.

Nate: Okay. I’ll wait.

Billy: Alright.

Nate: Any idea what this, uh, conference call with jill is all about?

Billy: No idea, but if she’s got devon on the call while he’s out of town, it’s got to be something big. Alright. I’ll bite. I’ll mention the, uh, elephant in the room.

Nate: What are you talking about?

Billy: Look, I think lily and I are both a little concerned that your transition here hasn’t been quite as smooth as we all hoped. Am I wrong?

Nate: To be honest, billy, I’m tired of my ideas being bypassed or ignored.

Billy: By devon.

Nate: Even when lily likes something, he is hell bent on shutting me down. His negativity makes no sense to me. It’s condescending and insulting. The man has everything going for him, and I could not be happier about that. So, why does my cousin have it in for me?

Billy: Look, I’m not gonna speak for devon, um, but I do know that historically he’s been a little cautious when it comes to business.

Nate: I suppose that’s possible, but I think it’s our personal connection that’s complicating the situation. How do you and lily keep this relationship with ceo and coo going so flawlessly?

Billy: That is a whole other dynamic, man. Um, but, you know, I’m just trying to keep a low profile, support her and let her shine. I also don’t have the same drive and ambition that you do, and that is not a slight at all. I admire that.

Nate: Thank you.

Billy: Look, I’m not gonna second-guess devon, but i believe — and I know lily does, too — that it would be a huge loss for our team and this company if you were to walk away.

Nate: I don’t want it to come to that, either.

Billy: That’s good. I’m glad to hear that.

Nate: Thank you for being supportive, billy. I really appreciate it. I needed that today.

Billy: Hey, man, I’m just speaking the truth.

Nate: You know what? Since lily’s not here, you mind if I pitch that idea that i mentioned earlier to you?

Billy: Yeah, of course, but you know I have no ability to green-light anything, right? It would be from one coo to another coo.

Nate: No, but I respect your opinion. And I’m sure you can gauge lily’s feelings about what she likes and what she dislikes.

Billy: I’d like to think so.

Nate: So, you willing to hear me out?

Billy: Fire away.

Nate: Then, on the second stage, we’d have a few singers we were considering signing to the label so we can gauge the crowd’s response.

Billy: Onsite market research. That is very clever.

Nate: I’ve considered this from every angle. This music festival is not just gonna be a promotional opportunity for chancellor-winters. There’s a solid business case for it.

Billy: I agree. I think it’s fantastic, man, and it gives you an opportunity to strut stuff a little bit.

Nate: [ Laughs ] That is not my motivation, I swear.

Billy: That’s fine, but you know what? You, uh — you got good instincts, and it gives you an opportunity to prove that you’re here for a reason.

Nate: Well, then it plays a huge part.

Billy: There you go.

Nate: But that’s just the rough sketch. I wanted everyone to see what’s possible.

Lily: Hello.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: What did I walk in on?

Billy: Well, nate was just sharing his improvements on the music festival idea that he’s running with.

Nate: You still haven’t given me your opinion.

Billy: I think it’s great, honestly. I think it’s got massive potential for huge success.

Nate: I knew I was onto something.

Lily: Did you run this by devon?

Nate: Not yet.

Lily: Oh, okay. Well, I’m a little worried what his reaction might be. But, um, I want to hear more. But let’s chat about it after our mysterious video call with jill. Hi. Are jill and devon ready for the conference call? Okay, great. We’re ready. Patch us in. Thanks.

Billy: Hey, if you see an opening, I think you should share the improvements to the music festival idea with the group.

Nate: Uh, I don’t know if it’s ready for jill and devon to hear just yet.

Billy: Well, I think it’s great, and I would be surprised if everybody didn’t think the same.

Lily: Jill.

Jill: Lily.

Billy: Hey, mom.

Jill: Hello, son.

Lily: Devon, good to see you.

Nate: Hey, devon. How’s everything going in virginia? And how’s naya?

Devon: She’s holding steady. She’s — she’s doing alright. I appreciate you asking.

Lily: Well, good. Send our love.

Devon: Always.

Jill: And moses. How is our favorite college freshman?

Devon: He’s doing good. Sofia sent pictures, and it looks like he’s settling in really well.

Jill: Mm. I’m sure he’s gonna have a wonderful time.

Lily: So, the big question is, why are we being summoned?

Jill: [ Chuckling ] Oh, getting down to business. I love it. Okay. Hold on to your seats, everybody, ’cause I have a proposal that could change everything.

Nick: Look, dad, I’ve thought about it, and I’m not gonna replace sally. She’s green, but she’s learning. She’s doing a great job. I think she’s gonna prove to be a very valuable leader for us someday.

Victor: What do you base that on?

Nick: The latest numbers. They’re great.

Victor: The latest numbers are due to what adam put in place.

Nick: While I appreciate how much you respect adam’s skills, do you think it’s completely fair to assume that all the success we’ve had with newman media is because of adam?

Victor: Since when have you become such a fan of sally spectra?

Nick: Dad, I’ve just been watching her very closely. She’s killing it, you know? She’s made some pivotal decisions on the fly. I can’t say I would have made them any differently. Now, I know you want the company to be completely family-run, but that’s not always the best and only solution. And, frankly, dad, we’re running out of newmans. I mean, faith can’t run her own division until she at least graduates college.

Victor: I feel very strongly about what I’m about to say. Family is what makes our company strong. Jack abbott just committed an egregious mistake by hiring adam as co-ceo of jabot. That’s a mistake for jabot and a mistake for adam. I may not have any say over there, but I will continue to guide the major decisions of our company.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Sharon: So, what did I miss?

Nick: Uh, nothing. Just some business talk. Don’t want to bore you to death.

Sharon: No, I’d really like to get caught up on what’s going on. It would be a good distraction.

Victor: Alright. Well, then… here it goes. Sally spectra will get the pink slip. And you ought to take her place.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Adam: I want credit for nothing, good or bad, that happened after my rather abrupt departure from newman media, okay? That victory lap is all yours.

Sally: I will take my share of the credit, but I wouldn’t have even been in the position to achieve the win if it weren’t for you.

Adam: I didn’t do anything.

Sally: You believed in me.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: And you saw a career path for me that I didn’t even see for myself at first. So [Sighs] Even though I may resent the hell out of your methods, you made sure that i kept the job after you resigned. So, even though you may have broken my heart, you left me with something very rewarding.

Adam: You said that with complete sincerity, not an ounce of snark.

Sally: Because it’s the truth.

Adam: Does that mean you’ve forgiven me?

Sally: Is there even anything to forgive? I’m jonathan lawson

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Nick: Sharon, this conversation needs to stay between us.

Sharon: Of course.

Nick: Sally’s dismissal is not a done deal. And this is the first I’ve heard that you want me to take over her position. And why would you want that, dad? Why would you want to remove me from the corporate leadership team? Vick has said over and over again that she loves working with me. And I get it. We make a great team.

Victor: Don’t you understand that you’ll still be with the company? I’m just asking you to protect one of its most valuable assets.

Nick: Well, I’m doing what i want to do right now. And I know you’re only suggesting this because you think it’s a slap in adam’s face. I don’t want to be a part of that ’cause I don’t think adam deserves it right now.

Adam: What do you mean, there’s nothing to forgive? I thought that you wanted me to earn my shot at redemption. And I was fully prepared to do what it took.

Sally: There’s nothing that you need to do because i realized something about you, adam. You are who you are.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] What are you saying? That, um, I’m a jerk that is incapable of changing?

Sally: Maybe.

Adam: You know, you really do make me laugh.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Well, I guess I’m just that clever.

Adam: Among other things.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Even if I was saying that you are a jerk who is never, ever going to change his ways, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world.

Adam: Why not?

Sally: ‘Cause you’re the jerk I fell in love with.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Well, don’t leave us hanging. What’s the big proposal?

Jill: Before we get to my reason for setting up this meeting, I would like to hear updates on what you’ve all been doing.

Devon: Yeah, we’re getting a lot of great press with the new acts that we’ve signed.

Jill: Fantastic. And how’s our newest executive doing? Nate, are you getting the lay of the land?

Nate: Yeah, I’m doing my best to contribute to the team.

Billy: Nate’s doing great. He’s improved upon what our first music festival could look like.

Devon: I-I was under the impression we put a pin in that because it’s too much too soon for the company.

Billy: I think it’s got massive potential, and I think we should hear him out.

Nate: Listen, I don’t want you to think I didn’t take your concerns to heart. I understand you want to play it safe while the merger’s so young, and the timeline worried you.

Devon: Yeah, that’s part of it.

Nate: So I pushed back the date. Crunching the numbers, with that in mind, should still give us a healthy profit margin.

Devon: Okay, but these — these numbers you’ve crunched — these aren’t real-world numbers. These are calculations, and they rarely hold up when it comes to live events.

Nate: Compared with other festivals with the same breadth and scope that we’re going for, I think what I came up with will be pretty accurate.

Devon: Right, but you’re comparing festivals that are already established, and we’re not that at all. There’s too many unpredictable factors here. You can have artists pull out, and then we’re responsible for refunds. So, it’s — it’s a bit too much financial uncertainty.

Nate: I can counter all your objections. I’ve spoken with vendors and organizations that are ready and eager to do business with us. And we can address all your concerns by hooking the festival up with a charity, maybe the abbott-winters foundation. So, even if we don’t hit those numbers you’re so concerned about, which I highly doubt, we still come out on top for promoting and donating to a worthy cause.

Lily: You’ve done a lot of work on this, nate.

Devon: Yeah, after I said to pause the conversation.

Nate: Lionel hunter even agreed to perform.

Lily: What?! Wow. My dad loved him. He had all of his albums.

Nate: And he said he’d do it for free if it was for a worthy cause.

Lily: Oh, my god, nate, that’s amazing.

Devon: So, you’ve already spoken to artists about this?

Nate: And other organizations to confirm those numbers you’re so worried about.

Jill: Wow, that’s enterprising.

Nate: We could start the wheels moving on this as soon as tomorrow.

Devon: I, um — I just — I don’t understand why you don’t want to believe that I know what I’m talking about when it comes to this.

Billy: What nate’s come up with is solid, and he’s improved upon the original idea.

Devon: No. I’m aware of that. And it has nothing to do with the idea. I think it’s a great one. It’s about the timing. And I don’t think it’s right for our company right now. And I have a decade of experience to back that up.

Lily: Okay, gentlemen —

Jill: No, no, no, no. It’s okay. I respect strong opinions. And I have to say that I am intrigued. So, what do you think of this, lily? Do you like the idea? Did you know if you turn to cold with tide

Nate: So, what’s your answer?

Lily: I mean — well, I need, you know, time to look at the data that nate pulled together and, you know, look at the festival from every angle.

Jill: Good idea.

Lily: Yeah, and, you know, let’s discuss this in house when devon returns from virginia.

Devon: Sure. That sounds fine.

Jill: Look, you all know that I support healthy, rigorous debate. It keeps everybody on their toes. But, lord, I have to tell you it does my heart proud to see how passionate you all are about this company.

Nate: As long as everyone’s keeping an open mind.

Jill: That is exactly right. We have to stay flexible. We have to be receptive to new ideas.

Lily: Well, I’m dying to hear what new ideas you’ve been working on.

Billy: Yeah. You still haven’t told us what the reason for the conference call is.

Lily: It sounded very important.

Jill: First, let me thank you for all the hard work that you have done in making this merger happen because chancellor-winters — we’re in a very strong position. We are poised to do incredible things. We know it, and now so does the rest of the world. And all the buzz that we’ve generated — that’s what has led me to contemplate making another big move.

Lily: What do you have in mind?

Jill: I want to take the company public.

Nick: Look, you want to take pot shots at adam, dad, do your thing. I just don’t want to be a part of it. I think adam’s been through enough lately.

Victor: Son… I’m absolutely stunned hearing you defend your brother, knowing full well he turned his back on his whole family.

Nick: Adam made what he thought was the healthiest decision for himself to walk away from the company. And the battle between the two of you always brings out the worst in him, so maybe this is a good thing.

Victor: What, are you blaming me for his decisions? He’s a grown man.

Sharon: You’re right. He is a grown man. One who’s tried to win a place in your heart for a long time. I’m really impressed by the way nick is standing up for adam.

Nick: I’m seeing him in a different light these days. Now, I still disagree with the vast majority of his decisions, but I think I understand his psyche better. Plus, adam and I share a strange but tragic thing.

Victor: What are you talking about?

Nick: Well, you helped both of us avoid the repercussions of taking another man’s life.

Victor: I don’t think we should discuss this right now.

Nick: Dad, it’s okay. Sharon knows everything.

Adam: Well, I will certainly take the mantle of jerk. It’s certainly, um, one of the tamer names I’ve been called.

Sally: I mean, I could come up with something spicier if you’d like. I’m just not really sure it’s necessary at this point.

Adam: I doubt it. But you should know that, um, according to the american association of bars —

Sally: Not to be confused with the bar association for actual lawyers?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Back to my, uh, premise — if you share a confession while having a drink, you get one in return.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] Okay. I am bracing myself.

Adam: You may have fallen in love with a jerk, but I fell in love with the one woman that i never felt the need to pretend anything with… except for one time. And I know that I fell into some bad patterns, and I am genuinely sorry, sally.

Sally: [ Inhales deeply ] Well [Clears throat] We’ve moved past all that, right? We have admitted that we really did fall in love with each other. Our egos have been soothed. So, now that we’ve cleared the air, we can just sit back, have a cordial cocktail as… friends.

Adam: I don’t feel like just a friend right now. (Vo) when you live with moderate to severe crohn’s disease

Victor: Son, this is a very delicate family matter. I don’t think it should be discussed with anyone else.

Nick: You should be glad i have sharon to confide in. I’m still struggling with what i had to do that night.

Victor: You did nothing wrong. Time for you to get over it.

Nick: Both sharon and adam think I should talk to a therapist so I don’t bottle the feelings I’m having inside and just let them fester the way adam did.

Victor: Look… I protected my sons. And I’ll be damned if i apologize for it.

Nick: You don’t have to. I’m not accusing you of anything. I understand you did what you felt was right. I just find it interesting that this might finally be the thing that makes me understand what makes adam tick.

Victor: [ Sighs heavily ]

Sally: [ Exhales heavily ]

[ Cellphone dings ]

[ Sighs ]

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Something important?

Sally: [ Sighs ] It’s chloe. Something at work needs my immediate attention.

Adam: What’s wrong?

Sally: I just thought for the briefest of seconds maybe she was here and this text was a way to lure me away from you, but she’s not here, so this must be a genuine emergency.

Adam: You really have to go?

Sally: Yeah, I, uh, really… definitely do… for many reasons.

[ Sighs ]

Adam: I am glad that we can talk like this again.

Sally: So am I.

[ Breathes deeply ]

Jill: Going public would increase our development capital exponentially. Plus, it would help fund the kind of expansion that nate is so passionate about pursuing.

Billy: Uh, I think it’s a pretty big step.

Jill: Billy, no, this is the time for big, bold moves. Don’t you agree, nate?

Nate: Well, of course I do, but I don’t —

Jill: And why would we waste our time on one little music festival?

Devon: Well, thank you.

Jill: No, when we could have an entire worldwide circuit of them? Okay, tell me what you all think.

Lily: Well, I mean, I-I need time to digest. I mean, this kind of caught me off guard.

Jill: Devon?

Devon: Yeah, uh, I increase our development capital exponentially. Plus, it would help fund the kind of expansion that nate is so passionate about pursuing.

Billy: Uh, I think it’s a pretty big step.

Jill: Billy, no, this is the time for big, bold moves. Don’t you agree, nate?

Nate: Well, of course I do, but I don’t —

Jill: And why would we waste our time on one little music festival?

Devon: Well, thank you.

Jill: No, when we could have an entire worldwide circuit of them? Okay, tell me what you all think.

Lily: Well, I mean, I-I need time to digest. I mean, this kind of caught me off guard.

Jill: Devon?

Devon: Yeah, uh, I think that, uh — I think that going public, it sounds like we’re gonna be giving up a lot of control.

Billy: I agree with devon.

Devon: I also think that control is probably more important right now than just an influx of cash.

Nate: To some people, control is everything.

Devon: I think that we shouldn’t lose sight of the concept that appealed to all of us when we started this, and that’s that it would be a family company, you know, not one that’s publicly traded and owned.

Jack: But, devon, imagine all the opportunities and the possibilities.

Lily: What do you think, nate?

Nate: This is obviously above my pay grade. Thank you for including me in the question, but I’ll leave it to the experts to answer. Thank you again for including me.

Jill: Would someone like to tell me what the heck that was all about?

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Nate: The cancellation fee. How much did you say it would be? Okay. That’s what I’m saying. Cancel it. Invoice me. The company will cover it.

Elena: Nate, what’s going on?

Nate: You were right. Working with my cousins was a huge mistake. I’m out.

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Jack: Hey, andy. I called in a take-out order.

Phyllis: Hey, jack. Hey. Good to see you. It’s a beautiful day in genoa city, isn’t it?

Jack: I suppose.

Phyllis: Ah, the sun is out. The birds are chirping. The coffee is strong.

Jack: You sure they didn’t spike that with a little something?

Phyllis: Mnh-mnh. This is all phyllis.

Jack: Then what exactly do you credit this chipper mood to? Did talia morgan write a follow-up to the article she wrote attacking diane?

Phyllis: Um, gosh, I don’t think so, but certainly if you see more articles, please tell me. It’s really, really a mood lifter.

Jack: When I first asked you if you had anything to do with that article, you flatly denied it. It’s since came to me that you were seen multiple times in the company of the reporter who wrote it. Still want to stick to your old story?

Tessa: Is everything okay?

It will be.

Tessa: Is there anything i can do?

Not unless you know how to correctly position a light.

Tessa: Not really my forte, so you go for it.

Lauren: The weather is perfect. And the location — it really meshes with the vibe that we’re going for. You know, fun, summery, romantic.

Mariah: I couldn’t agree more. And we have the perfect model.

Tessa: Oh. Do we? ‘Cause I don’t want to freak anyone out, but I am — I’m pretty nervous.

Mariah: Don’t be!

Tessa: Oh! Okay. Yeah. Sure. Got it.

Mariah: Uh, just give me a second.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Clears throat ] Hey.

Tessa: Hmm? Hi.

Mariah: Hi.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: There’s no reason to be nervous, okay? You look incredible. And plus, your — your inner glow is gonna shine through.

Tessa: Oh, my — my inner glow? Or all the artificial lighting?

Mariah: Maybe a little bit of both. I am just kidding. I’m messing with you. You look amazing. You’re gonna do great.

Tessa: Yeah. Yeah. It’s just, there are a lot of people here.

Mariah: Well, yeah, they’re all here to make sure that this is a success. You know, to officially launch marchetti and fenmore’s collaboration. And I couldn’t think of anybody more perfect to be the face of that.

Tessa: Thank you.

Mariah: No. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Diane: Mariah, we’re going to have a few style bloggers come cover the behind-the-scenes of the shoot once we get going.

Mariah: Uh…okay. Yeah, that sounds great. Just make sure they don’t get in the way.

Diane: Oh, of course, of course. I’m so excited. I’m thrilled to be here. And you look fantastic.

Tessa: Oh, thank you.

Diane: Yeah.

Lauren: Okay. Uh, how many looks do we have?

Summer: Well, we have the top eight that we discussed previously and backups if we have time.

Lauren: Okay. You know what? Look three — can we switch out that top to something more vibrant? I think it’ll photograph better.

Summer: Yeah, of course. We have racks of alternatives and plenty of accessories, so we can switch out anything as we see fit.

Lauren: Wonderful.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: So, we want to start out with a fun, light feel at first and then get more romantic as looks go from casual to more formal.

I will capture as much fun and romance as the model gives me.

Tessa: Oh, she’s all business, huh?

Mariah: Well, yeah! But she’s here to work with you, you know, bring out your — your fire and your spirit and your beauty.

Tessa: What if all those things are missing in action today or they don’t exist at all?

Mariah: Well, I am looking at you right now, so that’s not possible — ’cause that’s what i see. I see fire, spirit, and beauty. Tessa, you are going to be amazing. Are you ready?

Tessa: Uh-huh.

Mariah: Okay.

Lily: Hey! Oh, my gosh.

Imani: Hi.

Lily: Welcome back.

Imani: Mm.

Lily: How’s naya?

Imani: Ah, still no change.

Billy: That’s, uh — that’s too bad. We’re sorry to hear that.

Imani: Well, thanks, guys. Thank you so much for being so supportive while amanda and i have been away.

Lily: Yeah, of course. Family always comes first.

Imani: Exactly. So, while she’s taking care of everything in virginia, I am here to focus and make sure that all of our legal matters are handled.

Lily: Okay. Great. Well, we have every bit of confidence in you.

Imani: I really appreciate that.

Lily: So, um, while amanda is with devon, I thought it’d be best if the rest of us were in the same room to discuss more pressing matters.

Imani: Alright. Sounds good.

Lily: Yeah. So nate will be joining us.

Imani: Perfect.

Nate: I’ve decided to follow my instincts and run with an idea for chancellor-winters.

Elena: While devon and amanda are both out of town?

Nate: I know it’s a bold move, but it’s the right one. Something devon can’t ignore or dismiss. He’ll finally be forced to accept that I am doing a great job in the position he hired me for.

Elena: Well, I’m sure it’s great. And you sound really excited about it. But isn’t making unilateral decisions what caused all the problems between you and devon in the first place?

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Nate: Our own music festival will be a huge revenue stream. I just know this is gonna work, so I cannot let anyone stop me, including devon. He’ll eventually realize I’m right.

Elena: I think you need to consider how devon’s gonna take this. It’s like you’re blatantly ignoring his decision, which is what he was worried about when you first brought this up, wasn’t it?

Nate: I heard all devon’s concerns, and I found ways to address them. I’m making an effort. He’s the one who’s not.

Elena: Look, I understand how frustrated you are, and I really want to see you succeed with this, but have you at least talked to lily about it?

Nate: She was excited by the prospect of having our own music festival, but devon ended all discussion. Technically, this comes under his purview, so I don’t think she felt like she could fight him on it. And I wouldn’t want to put her in that position of having devon think that she somehow sided against him, which is exactly how he would react, instead of seeing it for the great idea it is.

Elena: Nate, you need to rethink your plan. This has the potential to end very badly.

Nate: To be honest, I don’t understand your reaction lately to my work situation. When I first brought up my frustration with you, your advice was for me to walk away, instead of encouraging me to make a statement, show devon that he should take me seriously.

Elena: You should show devon? I wonder who gave you that advice.

Nate: I’ve got a meeting i got to get to. I’ll catch up with you later.

Elena: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Boy, did diane come to you crying about the article, jack? Claiming that I was the one who hatched it?

Jack: When I first came to you, you claimed you wanted nothing to do with that reporter. But that wasn’t true, was it? Because you conveniently omitted the fact that you convinced her to use diane as her subject.

Phyllis: I was just messing with diane. It’s fun to do. And, honestly, she was sitting right here. If I wanted to create problems, I would have been more discreet. And it’s diane’s own fault. She was sucking up to talia, sucking up to an investigative journalist. If she didn’t want the heat, she shouldn’t have run into the kitchen, quite honestly.

Jack: She shouldn’t have to protect herself. No one deserves to be dragged through the mud like that.

Phyllis: Oh, god, I cannot understand why you are so mad about this article. All of it has been published before. All of it. And it’s not like it wasn’t true. It’s all true. But yet again, I’m the one under suspicion for all the horrible things that diane has done and that were published in that piece.

[ Sighs heavily ]

Nikki: And the woman is still a menace.

[ Camera shutter clicking ]

[ Clicking continues ]

Could you put some life into it?

Mariah: Hey, uh, just imagine yourself at a cool brunch with your friends, you know? Give us that, like, relaxed sunday vibe.

Tessa: Um…

[ Camera shutter clicking ] Uh, I’m sorry. This isn’t working. I just need to sit down for a second.

Summer: Oh. I’ll handle it. Hey, sorry to play traffic cop, but we’re in the middle of a photo shoot here.

Adam: I heard. That’s why I’m here.

Summer: Really?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, since jabot owns marchetti and also has a stake in fenmore’s, as the new co-ceo, i figured I would stop by and see how it’s going.

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Lily: The purchase of the grand phoenix has been finalized.

Imani: Mm-hmm. I sent the final contracts to amanda for review, but everything should be in order.

Nate: The hotel is a great acquisition for us, huge opportunity, and we should definitely capitalize on the publicity of the sale to set the new tone of the place — and to highlight the connection to the music industry.

Billy: Yeah. No, I like that idea. You can work on, uh — work on that with the P.R. Team.

Nate: Absolutely.

Lily: Yeah. So, when you have specifics, just come back and present it to us.

Nate: You got it.

Billy: Alright, next up, podcasts. The ones that we have are performing quite well. We are just in need of more content.

Nate: Can I just say, the numbers from your series were very positive. Ah, the people are gonna miss it.

Billy: I appreciate you saying that, but I’m here to focus on the big picture.

Nate: Could we possibly find someone to partner with chelsea or have her continue to do it on her own?

Billy: I think that would be a great idea. Unfortunately, chelsea has decided to step away.

Nate: Oh, okay. Uh, well, uh, I wasn’t just asking because I was wondering where to go for late-night laughs and a rumination on the human condition.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: But I think we should build on what you started. As far as creating more content, I’ve got a line on about a dozen or more podcasts we could possibly acquire from a smaller company that are ready to feed into the chancellor-winters pipeline. I sent them over to you right before the meeting.

Billy: Okay, well, that sounds great. Sounds like I’ll be having my headphones on for the rest of the afternoon.

Lily: Yeah. Wow. I’m impressed. Thank you for being so proactive.

Nate: Doing my best.

Billy: Yeah. It’s good. Listen, if I am going to be busy this afternoon listening to podcasts, can we reschedule the financial meeting for tomorrow morning?

Lily: Yeah, of course. Not a problem.

Billy: Great.

Imani: [ Clears throat ] Something’s going on with you. I can practically hear the gears turning into your head.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] You’re not wrong.

Billy: Appreciate you accommodating me.

Lily: You’re welcome.

Lauren: So, honey, when we start up again, just like, bend your knee a little, okay? It’ll get some circulation going. And breathe. You’ve got to breathe.

Tessa: Right. Uh, breathe. I forgot about that.

Lauren: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. Okay.

Summer: We really appreciate you stopping by, but the actual shoot isn’t as glamorous as people think. It’s a lot of standing around, as you can see. I’m sure you have a lot more important things to do. We have everything under control here. And I know what ceos really care about are the results.

Kyle: How’s it going?

Diane: Oh, it’s — it’s going.

Summer: I can send you the best shots later.

Kyle: Oh. I see the problem.

Adam: I’m trying to get up to speed on the different facets of the corporation. How else am I supposed to do my job?

Summer: Adam, this is tessa’s first photo shoot for marchetti, so I just think it would be best if we kept the number of people involved to a minimum.

Kyle: What summer is so politely trying to explain, because she’s good at her job and also at navigating company politics, is that we don’t need this many chefs in the kitchen.

Adam: Mm. Well, I’m not giving any opinions. I’m just observing.

Kyle: Could you give me a little moment alone with —

Summer: You know what? I’m just gonna let you handle this one, babe.

Kyle: You showed up. You observed. The best thing you can do now is to smile, give a polite wave, and wish everyone a great photo shoot. In other words, get out of the way and let the people who need to do their jobs do them.

Adam: Kyle, is this really how you want to start things off?

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Phyllis: Uh, nikki and I may have, mm, joked about looking into diane’s past, but talia was working completely on her own.

Nikki: That is entirely true.

Jack: You really expect me to believe that a renowned investigative reporter changed the subject of her article from ashland locke to diane jenkins on a whim? You two may be having some fun taking potshots at her. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it.

Phyllis: Ohh, are you — are you upset because we may have hurt diane’s feelings?

Nikki: You know, what I find even more disturbing is that she has clearly gotten to you to the point that you are defending her.

Jack: This is about kyle. This is honoring kyle’s decision to give his mother a second chance. And by the way, diane has gone out of her way to try to prove she is worthy of that chance by changing the way she behaves. So I don’t appreciate the two of you continuing to launch gratuitous attacks on her.

Nikki: Gratuitous? Am I supposed to forget everything she has done to me, setting me up to take the fall for her murder?

Jack: Thankfully, that didn’t happen, nikki.

Nikki: Well, it would have if she had had her way.

Jack: No one is condoning what diane did. Not me, not kyle, not even diane. She is simply trying to move on with her life. I suggest you two do the same thing. Move on. Thank you, andy.

Kyle: I don’t care what your title is. As far as I’m concerned, I don’t have to put up with you.

Adam: Well, then apparently you don’t know how companies work, kyle.

Kyle: Okay, you are a charity case. My father did you a favor for reasons I can’t fathom. But what I do know is that he went way out on a limb for you. It took a lot for him to convince the family to sign off on hiring you. And we didn’t agree to it because we thought you could bring anything of value to the company. We did it out of respect for him. And do not take that as an endorsement. And do not do anything to cause him grief while you are here, which I predict won’t be long.

Adam: Quite the warning. It’s a little aggressive, in my opinion. But why would I want to cause problems for jack? I’m only here to help him run jabot, kyle.

Kyle: It’s never that simple with you. I don’t know what your agenda is, but it’s only a matter of time until you screw up or lose interest in this walk on the wild side or whatever this is for you, but until then, your input is not welcome. You have nothing to offer, and you do not belong.

Adam: Okay. I got it. Guess I will have to prove myself to all of you. Wouldn’t be the first time.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Summer: [ Sighs ] How did that go?

Kyle: Well, jabot’s new co-ceo and I just had a meeting of the minds. I had to explain to him how things work around here. But let’s focus on the matter at hand — the new face of marchetti. It’s not going well. What’s the problem?

Lauren: Well, we’re having a problem with the direction of the shoot, and if I’m to be honest, it’s with tessa. Um, she’s coming across very self-conscious.

Mariah: She just needs time to ease into it, okay? I know tessa. She — she’s gonna be great. So, if you could just give me one minute, I’ll go talk to her, alright? Thank you.

Lily: Well, that was terrific, guys, very productive.

Billy: Yeah, it feels like we’re firing on all cylinders. And I will catch up with you about the podcasts — of course, once I listen to them all.

[ Laughter ]

Nate: Looking forward to it.

Lily: Yeah, and I can’t wait to hear details about the P.R. Plan to announce the grand phoenix.

Nate: I am on it.

[ Chuckles ]

Billy: See you guys in a bit.

Imani: Thanks, guys.

Lily: Bye. Thank you.

Imani: Appreciate it. God, nate! Oh, my god, you were on fire in there. You brought so much energy to the room.

Nate: It felt good.

Imani: [ Sighs ]

Nate: For the first time in a while.

Imani: Wow. But like I said, there’s something else going on with you, maybe something you didn’t mention?

Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’m taking your advice. I’m going to make a big move while devon’s gone.

Imani: Huh. Can I know the details?

Nate: Let’s just say I plan to generate the kind of success even devon can’t dump all over.

Lily: Nate seemed really enthusiastic, right?

Billy: Yeah. Yeah, he did. He seemed engaged and excited.

Lily: Yeah.

Billy: No negativity.

Lily: I know. I thought things had gotten so strained between him and devon that he was gonna quit, but i think he turned a corner.

Billy: Things are moving in the right direction.

Lily: Yeah, they really are.

Billy: I do want to talk to you about something. Or someone. It’s about chelsea. (Vo) red lobster’s finer points of fun dining

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Tessa: [ Sighs ] I can feel everyone’s eyes on us.

Mariah: Ignore them.

Tessa: I’m sorry that I’m slowing everything down. Am I just, like, totally blowing this?

Mariah: No, you are not, so don’t even let that thought creep into your head, okay? I have every confidence in you. I’m not concerned at all.

Tessa: Uh, are you seeing what’s going on right now?

Mariah: Yes. But I know you better than anyone else. Do you remember when you were shooting your music video, how miserable you were, how nervous you were?

Tessa: Actually, I don’t really remember that day. It was such a blur. But I — I do remember that you came up with something really wonderful at the end of the day.

Mariah: No. You did. And that’s exactly how today’s gonna go. You just need to get into the right headspace. Tessa, you are a literal rock star, okay? You have music flowing through every fiber of your being. And when you were doing the music video shoot, all you had to do was forget about yourself and just feel your music. That’s when the magic happened.

Tessa: I hear you.

Mariah: Yeah?

Tessa: Yeah. I’d kiss you right now, but i don’t want to ruin my makeup.

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

Tessa: Because I got a photo spread to do.

Mariah: Alright, everybody! We are ready to go!

Tessa: [ Exhales heavily ]

Summer: There she is!

[ Camera shutter clicking ] You know, you really saved the day.

Mariah: I wasn’t worried. I know my wife. And now the rest of the world is gonna see, yet again, how truly special she is.

[ Clicking continues ]

Billy: Oh, chelsea was just pulling her life back together after her break-up with adam. And they have a kid together, so you know — that’s hard to avoid. And then she’s got to go and watch adam chase after sally? She has this relationship with rey. He’s kind with her, he’s caring towards her, and then he gets ripped out of her life, and then her relationship with chloe falls apart. That’s a lot of blows to take back to back.

Lily: Yeah, it is. And then you walked away from the podcast.

Billy: Yeah. Which is still the right decision, but I know for chelsea that was more than just a job for her. And then I shut her down when she asked to spend more time with johnny, too.

Lily: Well, I mean, that’s understandable. She kind of sprung it on you out of the blue.

Billy: Yeah. No. I mean, there is that. And having that conversation at the time just seemed out of the question. But now that I think about it, I can see chelsea’s point. My priority is johnny, making sure that he’s okay, but I know that he’s gonna want to know who his biological mother is. When that is, I don’t know. I guess the best thing I can do is allow them to spend some time together, you know, even if it’s the context of johnny and connor hanging out. What do you think?

Lily: Well, I mean, I think it’s a really lovely gesture. And as someone who has also had to deal with my own complicated family dynamic later in life, i know what johnny is gonna have to go through. So I think that it’s right to start dealing with it now, even if it’s just baby steps, because that way, when you do finally tell johnny about chelsea, he’ll know that she cared.

Billy: And it will bring her some joy. I have to say, when I see chelsea now, it’s like some of the light has gone out of her eyes.

Chelsea: I’m sorry to get your hopes up, mom, but connor and I aren’t coming to stay. Adam won’t allow it. No, no, I’m not going back to the podcast. I’ve already told billy. I can’T. My decision is final. I don’t know what I’m gonna do next. Mom, I got to go, okay? I’ll talk to you soon. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.

Elena: Imani. You’re back. How’s your mom doing?

Imani: Still no change.

Elena: I’m sorry to hear that. I know how hard that can be. I will keep her in my prayers.

Imani: Thank you.

Elena: Well, I should get going.

Imani: Elena? I’m actually just coming from a meeting with nate.

Elena: Oh?

Imani: Yeah. Oh, my god. He is so good. He’s excited about his job in a way that I have never seen before.

Elena: Oh, that’s great to hear.

Imani: Really? Wow. I wasn’t sure how you’d react because nate told me that you wanted him to quit. Ohh. [ Laughs ] Are you upset that he shared that with me?

Elena: Is that why you told me? Because you were hoping I would be upset?

Imani: I don’t know what you mean.

Elena: I think you do.

Imani: [ Scoffs ]

Elena: And it makes me wonder what else you’re hoping for when it comes to nate.

Imani: You are so overreacting.

Elena: I don’t think I am. I see you, imani. I see exactly what you’re doing, and I would encourage you to stop.

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Lauren: Well, what started as a rocky photo shoot ended up as an unqualified success.

Summer: Thanks in part to the way that kyle dealt with adam.

Kyle: Well, and the way mariah calmed down tessa.

Lauren: Oh, yeah. Mariah certainly knows how to reach her wife.

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: They have that connection that married people have.

Lauren: Aww. Now, I’ve been married a lot longer than the two of you, and I still have that connection. So, call me in a decade, okay?

Summer: You and michael are marriage goals.

Kyle: Ooh, respect.

Lauren: Ah, yes! [ Laughs ]

Summer: All in all, today was so worth it. I mean, the pictures exude light and joy and love, and that’s exactly what we were going for.

Kyle: Hey, if the creative director is happy, I am happy.

Lauren: And I just thought tessa looked exquisite in all the clothes. And I could not be more thrilled that fenmore’s is the exclusive american retailer for the line.

Kyle: Mm.

Lauren: [ Sighs ] I just — I’m so impressed with the two of you, the way you’ve made over marchetti. I mean, the fashion house just seems fresh. And the designer that took over for chelsea — oh! Spectacular!

Summer: Oh, we are so happy with him.

Kyle: His designs are amazing.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Adam: Diane.

Diane: Adam.

Adam: How’d the rest of the shoot go after I left?

Diane: Much better.

Adam: Should I take that personally?

Diane: No. There were a number of factors at work, but I think it ended up coming together quite nicely.

Adam: Good.

Diane: Yeah, I can imagine everyone is sharing a collective sigh of relief.

Adam: Mm. Well, it looked like the P.R. Side of things was under control.

Diane: Thank you. Things went smoothly.

Adam: Mm.

Diane: It was kind of a full-circle moment for me because years ago, before you came to town, I, um — I modeled for jabot.

Adam: Well, maybe we can bring back some of those classic campaigns, you know? Would you like to see your face on a billboard again?

Diane: Oh, god, no. I have already been foisted into the public eye against my will.

Adam: Yeah, I saw that article. I, uh, know firsthand what it’s like to have all your past deeds exposed. Um…it sucks.

Diane: Well, that’s an understatement, but thanks for the understanding.

Adam: Yeah.

Diane: It’ll be nice to have an ally in the building.

Adam: That goes both ways.

Diane: Yeah.

Adam: So, what were you doing in the office? Were you filling in jack on today?

Diane: Oh, no. I was dropping off a list of the bloggers that covered the shoot, along with some potential fashion sites we can send the photos to. Oh, I believe I have a copy for you right here.

Adam: Oh, well, thank you for acknowledging I have an actual job here.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I — I didn’t hear what kyle said to you earlier, but I didn’t need to. I’m — I’m sorry. That must have been disappointing.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, to put it mildly.

Diane: Okay. Uh, insulting? Infuriating?

Adam: Eh, you’re getting a little warmer.

Diane: I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of that sort of thing.

Adam: Yeah, it almost felt like I was talking to victoria. You know, I left newman media and my family to get away from judgment and condescension. It seems like I might have just, uh, swapped it out for a different variety.

Diane: I hear you. The only reason phyllis sold her hotel and came to work for marchetti was so that she could spearhead some secret, backstabbing plot against me.

Phyllis: Who the hell convinced talia’s editor to kill all future stories on diane?

Nikki: I don’t know. I mean, could she have done it herself?

Phyllis: Diane doesn’t have that kind of clout.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Maybe jack used his influence.

Phyllis: Mnh-mnh, mnh-mnh. I refuse to believe that jack is that far gone. I refuse to believe it. Besides, he seemed genuinely concerned that there were more articles to come. Nikki, I cannot believe that this phase in our plan has been stopped in its tracks.

Nikki: Okay, well, it’s not our only phase. You’re supposed to be working your angle inside marchetti.

Phyllis: I am.

Nikki: Okay. Good. In the meantime, I have decided another approach for our problem.

Phyllis: Okay, you want to be more specific?

Nikki: Next week, I am going to los angeles… to see deacon sharpe. Hi, my name’s steve.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: Hey.

Tessa: I had you all pretty worried there for a sec, huh?

Mariah: Not me. Not for a second.

Tessa: Poor lauren.

Mariah: [ Laughs ] She was thrilled, by the way, with everything, the way that it turned out — and summer and kyle. You were, like, the glam model of their fantasies.

Tessa: Mm. How about you?

Mariah: Oh, the fantasies that I have… you at home, your bunny slippers, that dirty hoodie that you wear to work out.

Tessa: I wash it sometimes.

[ Both laugh ]

Mariah: I love you in it. And out of it. High fashion or no fashion at all.

Tessa: How lucky are we?

Mariah: The luckiest.

Elena: I see what’s going on here. And yet I continue to give you the benefit of the doubt. I have put up with your flirting and your little digs. But this? This could actually hurt nate’s relationship with devon, not to mention cause him to lose his job and his connection with his entire family.

Imani: Look, I am just trying to encourage nate to follow his potential.

Elena: By going behind devon’s back and doing exactly what he asked him not to?

Imani: [ Sighs ] So he’s going forth with the music festival.

[ Chuckles ] Fantastic.

Elena: It’s a mistake.

Imani: Why?

[ Chuckles ] ‘Cause you want him to go running back to medicine? Something that clearly makes him unhappy?

Elena: [ Scoffs ]

Imani: Well, obviously I have more faith in nate as a businessman than you do.

Nate: Wanted to let you know we’re moving forward with the music festival. Yes, I understand it would be costly to cancel, but I am focused on the upside, which will be tremendous. I’m getting the performance contracts started, and I found land to lease. Let’s make this happen.

Chelsea: Johnny, I am sorry connor didn’t even say hi. He jumped in that pool before I’d even turned around.

Johnny: Can I go swimming, too?

Billy: Yes, you can, but can you please say hello first?

Johnny: Hi.

Chelsea: Hi. Your dad tells me you’re a great swimmer.

Johnny: Yeah, I’m pretty good, I guess.

Chelsea: Oh, do you have on enough sunscreen?

Johnny: Yeah. I put on a ton.

Billy: Uh, okay, why don’t you go say hi to connor? You don’t have to listen to our boring conversation. Let me see your best cannonball.

Johnny: Cool. Thanks.

Billy: Alright.

Johnny: Connor!

Chelsea: Oh, be careful! Wow.

Billy: Ahh.

Chelsea: Eee. Well…

Billy: That was close.

Chelsea: It was really close. Thank you for this. It’s really special seeing them together. Sometimes I think having connor was the only good thing I’ve ever done. Well, that and making sure johnny has a wonderful family. That’s something, too.

Billy: Well, I hope you’re feeling better than you were the last time we talked.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] This helps a lot. And as far as the other stuff goes, I’m just taking it one day at a time.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: The difference between you and me is that you have no specific enemies at jabot.

Adam: Oh, I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Kyle wasn’t warm and fuzzy. And, um, you know, ashley — she will always hate me. And I’m sure that billy makes his displeasures known any chance he gets.

Diane: True, but none of them are actively trying to undermine you, which means that you have a shot of winning people over. I’ve — I’ve made a little progress in that area because there are a few who are willing to give me a chance to prove that I’m sincere.

[ Scoffs ] But phyllis will never change the way she thinks about me because, with phyllis, you’re an enemy for life.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. What? Deacon sharpe? Oh, my god.

Nikki: Alright, alright, will you please stop? I don’t need to hear about your history with him. Unless it could be useful?

Phyllis: Uh…it’s not memorable. I’ll just say that. Um… but I don’t understand. If talia can’t write any more stories about diane, why do you have to meet with deacon sharpe?

Nikki: She thinks she might be able to change her editor’s mind if deacon has something juicy to add. I mean, I don’t know. He could have so much dirt on her that she could write a whole book about diane.

Phyllis: Oh, my god, that would be amazing. Nikki, I — I have to ask you. Are you up for this? I mean, deacon is the one who helped diane fake her own death and that you were up on murder charges. Can you handle this?

Nikki: I can definitely handle it. And it’s long overdue.

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Billy: Great. Thank you.

Jack: How many of those do you have a day?

Billy: I’m sure you’re aware, sharon’s daughter just left for college.

Jack: Yeah, she’s in michigan. Great school. Go blue.

Billy: I’ve paid half her tuition, one coffee at a time.

Jack: [ Chuckles ] I’m sure sharon appreciates that.

Billy: So, I assume you’re here for a little afternoon pick-me-up, sorting through all the personnel changes at jabot.

Jack: Yes, now that we’ve acquired marchetti, I have a few more faces and names I have to remember.

Billy: Yeah, sure, but I’m talking about one employee in particular.

Jack: I knew exactly what you were talking about.

Billy: Adam’s been on the job for about 3 hours now. Has he burned the place down?

Jack: Hasn’t caused any problems, and I’m not going to discuss him with you anymore. No, because you are so wise about business, though, I’d like to tap your brain about a couple of other subjects.

Billy: [ Laughing ] Oh. Really? Me?

Jack: I’d like to know about chancellor-winters’ purchase of the grand phoenix.

Billy: Sure. What do you want to know?

Abby: Chloe. Hi. I haven’t seen you in a while.

Chloe: Yeah, I don’t think that we’ve talked since tessa and mariah’s wedding.

Abby: Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe it’s been that long. I was so excited to see your name on an order.

Chloe: Oh, that’s so sweet.

Abby: Unfortunately, the kitchen is a little backed up, so can I offer you a drink while you wait — on the house?

Chloe: That’s great. I’ll just take a soda water with lemon, since I have to get back to the office.

Abby: You got it. Have you been working long hours these days?

Chloe: Yeah, we’re just still trying to find our footing. But it’s going well.

Abby: Well, if chance’s schedule is any indication, I’m sure kevin has been working long hours on this ashland case. It’s been taking up so much time.

Chloe: Yeah, kevin has been working very long hours.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I’m just so glad that the case is finally closed.

Chloe: Me too.

Abby: Maybe now we can spend some quality time with our husbands.

Chloe: Yeah, 100%. Uh, but I hope chance and kevin can get past their tension.

Abby: That tension?

Adam: You want to go visit your mom?

Chelsea: That’s right.

Adam: And you want connor to go with you?

Chelsea: Yeah. Anita loves seeing him. He loves seeing her. It’s been a while.

Adam: Where is this idea coming from?

Chelsea: I’ve been thinking about it for some time. I need to get out of genoa city for a bit.

[ Sighs ] You know that feeling where the walls are closing in on you?

Adam: Sure. Yeah, it would be a good idea to get out of here so you can clear your head? But connor doesn’t need to go with you.

Chelsea: I’m going to see his grandmother. I want him with me.

Adam: Listen to me. Chelsea, connor just got back from camp. I mean, school is starting soon. It’s just not really a good time.

Chelsea: I’ve barely spent any time with him this summer. I just want to spend some time with my son.

Adam: Okay, well, I have barely spent 10 minutes with him since he’s been home. I mean, there’s just so much to do before school starts. Unless you’re thinking about a lengthier move, in which case, the answer is absolutely no.

Chance: Well, hey, beautiful.

Abby: Hi, babe.

Chance: Yeah, I finished work a little early today, and I was thinking of stopping by getting a drink. What do you say? Me, you, glass of wine, maybe throw it in a sippy cup in honor of our picnic.

Abby: [ Chuckles ] I would like that. I’m just finishing up here, so your timing is perfect.

Chance: For a change.

Abby: Well, come on over. I will save you a seat at the end of the bar.

Chance: Okay.

Sally: Chance. So glad I ran into you.

Chance: Sally. Hi. I actually have to take off right now.

Sally: Oh, it won’t take long. Mind if I have a seat?

Chance: You know, I, un — really don’t have the time right now.

Sally: It’s only gonna take a few minutes. Besides, don’t you want to thank me?

Chance: For what, exactly?

Sally: For not publishing that incendiary article about the ashland locke case. No matter who you are,

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Chelsea: I’m not saying i want to move to minnesota. I wouldn’t spring that on you. It’s just a visit.

Adam: [ Sighs ] How long are we talking, chelsea? Two days, three?

Chelsea: I’m not sure, but it wouldn’t really necessarily be a quick trip. I need time away. You know, the last time I brought connor to visit my mom, it helped me reset my perspective. I came back to genoa city much more grounded, and connor really likes it there. He and anita have a connection.

Adam: And what about school?

Chelsea: I mean, his old boarding school is there. He could re-enroll as a day student.

Adam: Chelsea, he’s happy. Here. His soccer season starts. He has friends here. I mean, we can’t disrupt the beginning of a school year like that.

Chelsea: I would make sure this didn’t disrupt anything for him. You just need to trust me.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Chelsea, he’s not going, okay? You clearly have not thought this through.

Chelsea: Why can’t you just take my word that I need this right now? Adam, I’m not feeling great. I-I-I feel like I’m heading towards those emotional issues…again. I feel like that’s the direction the current is taking me. I know the signs, and you’ve seen them, too.

Adam: Okay.

Chelsea: I feel like I’m — I’m — [Sniffles] I’m in a fast-moving river a-and I can’t find my footing and I can’t grab onto anything, and I-I need a change.

Adam: Okay, and I appreciate you telling me that. It’s a healthy step, but, chelsea, listen to yourself. Connor’s not a life preserver. He’s a kid, and fixing his mom, it’s not his job.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: So, what would you like to know about chancellor-winters’ purchasing phyllis’ hotel?

Jack: For starters, congratulations. It’s a sterling property.

Billy: Okay, good. I will pass that along.

Jack: I would like to open an exclusive jabot boutique on the premises. It sounds like lily is trying to cater to a more sophisticated, artistic clientele, and jabot seems a perfect fit.

Billy: It’s a very interesting idea, but why are we talking about it?

Jack: What do you mean?

Billy: Jack, you could have shot me an e-mail saying, “I want to open up a boutique in the hotel,” done.

Jack: I’m not sure what your point is.

Billy: Well, I think you’re trying to change the subject. You’re trying to divert the conversation away from adam.

Jack: Okay, maybe I am. I don’t want to talk any more about my hires. They’re my hires. I’m running showboat.

Billy: It’s very convenient for you, jack, but you don’t understand.

Jack: I understand that he caused you pain. I understand you are hurt every time he walks into a room. But, billy, I have to support adam now. I have to make sure he is a success at jabot.

Billy: And what, you’re suggesting I do the same?

Jack: I would never presume to tell you what to do. Could we get back to the subject at hand? I wanted to talk to you about this boutique because you’re the ceo. If you’d rather I just talk to lily, just tell me so. Apparently, you’re very busy with your podcast.

Billy: Wow, your ability to be passive-aggressive, yet civil and cordial, while ripping me apart is actually impressive.

Jack: I apologize for the tone. Look, I’m standing by the sentiment. You seem to be more caught up in your creative pursuits than you are in your job.

Billy: Well, then you’re gonna be really happy to hear that I have retired from the podcast game.

Jack: Really?

Billy: Yeah, I’m walking away from the microphone in order to be the best C.O.O. I can be for chancellor-winters.

Abby: Chance is on his way over. I want to ask him about kevin, s-since I don’t want to put you in an awkward position if you don’t want to talk about it.

Chloe: I just don’t want to cause any trouble where there is none. Kevin was just venting about how he was putting in a lot of hours on the ashland case. I really don’t know anything. I just should have kept my big mouth shut.

Abby: No, I’m glad you didn’T. I didn’t know there was any tension.

Chloe: Well, the good news is, the case, and all of rey’s cases, are closed, so we will be seeing our husband’s more often.

Abby: Although you are heading back to the office, and I am still here at work, so maybe it’s not all the guys’ fault.

Chloe: That is true. And I imagine running this place takes a lot of time. You know, I’m — I’m hoping that my long hours at the office are just temporary.

Abby: How’s it going over there, ms. C.O.O.? Do you like it?

Chloe: I — I love the job. I’m loving all the work, but…

Abby: But what?

Chloe: I hate dealing with your brother constantly hanging around.

Abby: Nick? Well, I’m sure overseeing newman media is part of his new job.

Chloe: No, the other one.

Abby: Oh, uh, him. Why is adam hanging around?

Chloe: I don’t know. He’s got some sort of hold on sally, and it just makes my job more difficult when the C.E.O. Is distracted. Not to mention my best friend is chelsea, and she is always irritated by him.

Abby: Oh, I thought that ship had sailed. I thought chelsea was gonna move on.

Chloe: Well, you know adam. He wreaks havoc on all of his exes’ lives. Sally is a mess because of him.

Abby: I don’t have any sympathy for her. She knew the risks. She deserves what she gets for sliding into bed with adam.

Sally: I did not fall into adam’s trap.

Chance: Good for you. What exactly did he try to pull?

Sally: Oh, he came to me with a promise of concrete evidence of victor’s involvement in covering up ashland’s death. And he talked to me about how career-making a story this could be. But I know adam well enough to suspect his motives were more about going after his father than catapulting me to success.

Chance: And what exactly do you want from me?

Sally: Well, I sensed, after our last conversation, that you’re a real truth-and-justice kind of guy, so I’m guessing you had to make a hard decision, just like I did.

[ Inhales deeply ] I brought adam’s offer to victoria and nick, because it was my responsibility to let them know.

Chance: Okay, so, I really don’t have a lot of time. Why are you telling me this?

Sally: Well, I don’t have an agenda, unlike adam. I just thought maybe we were kindred spirits. I thought maybe we should commiserate about making hard choices since you were in the same position I was. I mean, you shut down the case in spite of all of the evidence. In the end, you know, we both realized that the right thing to do was to just tow the newman family line. Why give your family just ordinary eggs

Chance: I actually don’t see it that way at all. I did not toe any family line. I just did my job.

Sally: But your decision lined up with what the newmans wanted?

Chance: No, I closed my case based on the evidence that I had. I could not prosecute anyone based on that evidence. Now, remember, I am the expert on what makes a good case. Adam is not.

Sally: Okay. Maybe we’re not simpatico. We just came to similar conclusions in a similar fashion, but your reasons were different. Truth and justice and all.

Chance: Think you’re getting it now.

Sally: Totally. Well, I’m moving on and I’m putting the issue to bed. I’m sure you’re happy to put the issue behind you, as well, given all the family dynamics at play.

Chance: Sally, a man lost his life in this situation. Let’s not forget that. Yes, he was a terrible human being, but this investigation was still taken very seriously. Now it is closed, and I am very glad that it is closed. And I just hope everyone involved can just put it behind them.

Sally: It’s really good to see you.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Jack: I got to say, I’m surprised. I thought you loved your podcast.

Billy: I did. But lily was right when she pointed out that I was spending too much of my attention on the podcast.

Jack: So you’re giving up something you enjoy to concentrate on business?

Billy: I get it, jack. You don’t believe it?

Jack: Well, your corporate career has never exactly been your top priority.

Billy: Yeah, sure, but, uh, what can I say? It is now. Being the chief operating officer to support lily’s vision of this new company is exactly where I want to be.

Jack: And that’s a good change.

Billy: Yeah, I think it is, jack. It’s a good position for me. I feel at home. Working with lily and her family is very rewarding. They’re really good people. And on top of that, I’m continuing my mother’s legacy.

Jack: And that means a lot.

Billy: Yeah, it means a lot.

Jack: Billy, I know you think of yourself as a great poker player, but I feel like I’m getting a good read on you.

Billy: Is that right? You think I’m bluffing?

Jack: Not completely, but i think you’re working very hard to convince yourself.

Billy: Well, either you’re not hearing me correctly or you’re projecting.

Jack: I’m projecting? How so?

Billy: I think you’re feeling really nervous about the recent corporate hires, and you’re projecting your insecurities on me.

Jack: I didn’t realize I was being so transparent.

Billy: Jack, got to look a little deeper. You’ll find it.

Jack: I’m not so sure. Look, I’m very happy you are now focused on your business career.

Billy: Are you really?

Jack: Yes, I am. Hey, I have a long track record in business, and maybe you’ve heard about it. There is not a corporate boardroom situation that I have not faced.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Jack: I would like to be there to help you if you could use some help.

Billy: Right, of course, jack, because where the hell would I be without the wise, wise words of mr. Jack abbott?

Adam: Chelsea. I think you may need more than a visit with your mom to set you on the right path. I mean, if it’s as bad as you say it is, I think you should get back into therapy.

Chelsea: I don’t need it.

Adam: Would you think about it? You never completed therapy, because you convinced the judge to let you out of the psychiatric treatment facility so you could go help anita. You never faced whatever it is at the core of your issues.

Chelsea: Mm, you mean the reason I’m unstable?

Adam: Chelsea, will you please not put words in my mouth? I have been understanding. I know how hard you took rey’s death, and I know your career has taken some turns lately. I’m trying to empathize. So, why are you snapping at me? I’m trying to help.

Chelsea: Because I’m so sick of the way you talk down to me. Do you hear yourself? “Oh, poor little chelsea doesn’t even realize what’s wrong with her.”

Adam: Okay, I think you’re making a lot of unfair assumptions about what I’m really thinking.

Chelsea: Mm, mm. You know, it’s really ironic that you’re the one pushing me to get therapy, considering most people would agree I’m this way because of you. But I don’t blame you for my problems. I don’T. I take responsibility for my mistakes. And I know I almost lost connor because of them. So all I’m asking is for a little bit of alone time with my son.

Adam: Chelsea, you just — you know it’s not that simple. Okay? If you are as adrift as you say you are, you know that I can’t let you go away with connor when you’re in this state. You can’t run from this. You need to stay here and deal with the issues. I’m trying to help you.

Chelsea: All I know is, you are vindictive and petty and judgmental. And if it weren’t for connor, I’d wish to god I never met you.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Today, my friend,

you did it…

Sally: What was that about?

Adam: It was — it was nothing.

Sally: Didn’t look like nothing to me.

Adam: I’m really concerned about her.

Sally: What do you think the issue is?

Adam: I’m not sure. That’s part of the problem. I thought she was making progress, and she’s just been so erratic lately. It’s like one minute we’re having a nice conversation about connor, and then a few seconds later, she’s flying off the handle.

Sally: I’ve been on the receiving end of some of that anger. She’s always completely awful to me, but [Inhaling deeply] I can see that you’re concerned.

Adam: Well, I’m concerned about my son being around someone with a hair-trigger like chelsea. It’s not good for a kid.

Sally: What are you gonna do?

Adam: Well, I’ll tell you what I’m not gonna do, is let her take my son out of town to see her mother.

Sally: Is that what the conversation was about?

Adam: Yes. And when I said no, she didn’t take it well.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Abby: Chelsea? Are you okay?

Chelsea: Hi, abby. I’m fine. I just…

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. Um… actually, I’m not fine. And come to think of it, I’m not sorry.

[ Chuckles ] I’m so sick of apologizing. I feel like I’ve been doing that a lot lately. The truth is, um, I’m not okay. No, I’m not okay, and I haven’t been okay in a long time — probably for months, actually. Yeah. Yeah. Since rey died. I was finally starting to feel normal, starting to enjoy my life again, and then the accident happened, and nothing has been okay ever since. Everything has been a complete mess, and then I’m doing this podcast with billy. And I was really enjoying it, you know? And then it just got yanked away from me, after I shared my deepest, darkest secrets with the world. Ha! It’s like, I think I just — I just feel really lonely. I think I feel lonely. And every time I start to make a connection with somebody, it blows up in my face. So I’m definitely not fine. And I just think I need all of the amateur therapists in town to stop telling me what to do, you know, and how to take care of myself, because they have no idea what I’ve been going through. So what I really need is for everybody to keep their opinions to themselves. What I really need is for everybody to just shut up!

[ Gasps ]

Jack: Look, I don’t want to offer unwelcome advice.

Billy: But here I am, about to get a whole load of it.

Jack: Will you allow me a well-earned observation?

Billy: Yes, please. What is it?

Jack: Okay, I say this because I care. I have known you your whole life. I am saying this out of concern.

Billy: You’re tap-dancing, jack. Just spit it out.

Jack: As much as I hate to admit it, I think you and i would agree that you are not well-suited to corporate life. You’ve given it your best shot. Invariably, you either get bored and walk away, or you blow things up. I know this firsthand. I’ve giving you jobs at jabot, and it never quite worked out. You get bored and you walk, or you self-sabotage. And it just seems to me, that’s not where your passions lie. And I think you should be wary of history repeating itself.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Well, you can’t run away from your history, can you? You know, jack, I’ve made some pretty significant changes.

Jack: I know you’ve changed.

Billy: I walked away from that podcast in order to break the cycle of this story that you keep reminding me of, to make sure that I show up and do the job that lily needs me to do.

Jack: That lily needs.

Billy: Yes. Yeah, jack.

Jack: What about what you need? What about what you want? I’m serious. Is being C.O.O. Of chancellor-winters your dream job? Is — is that what you want? Who says you have to spend more on skincare

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Billy: [ Sighs ] So, you want to know my dream job? That’s easy. Professional gambler.

Jack: Aw.

Billy: Sitting at that table, cards out in front of you, millions of dollars. It’s a hard way to make an easy living. Football season starting soon. Horses are always running. See the lines, you see the spreads, and I know exactly where to pick the weak spot.

Jack: And that’s the dream? Playing cards, betting on sports?

Billy: Well, jack, that’s what you want to hear. That’s how you think of me, as a gambling addict, so I might as well lean into it, right? But don’t worry, because I know I can’t, because I am very aware of my history.

Jack: Good. I’m glad to hear that. Someone’s long-term plans do matter, though. Look, anytime I hire someone at a high-level position at jabot, I want to know they’re there because they want to be there, not just ’cause it’s a step along the way.

Billy: So you’re saying that you wouldn’t hire me at jabot, because I have outside interests?

Jack: It would be a consideration in my determination, yes.

Billy: Jack, [Sighs] It’s just the audacity is, you’re saying that you wouldn’t hire me at jabot because of my history, yet you go and hire someone like adam. Are you aware of the ways that he has hurt people in your family?

Jack: I don’t know why you’re being so defensive. I’m trying to help you.

Billy: Helping me by pointing out all the terrible things that I’ve done —

Jill: Billy, billy, I know you hate adam. I know you will never forgive him for causing delia’s death. That’s never going to change. But I don’t think you’re upset because I hired adam at jabot.

Billy: No, you’re right, jack, I’m not upset, I’m furious.

Jack: This isn’t about adam. This is about you and me. You think I have more faith in adam than I have in you.

Billy: Because you do.

Jack: That is not true. Adam and I have been friends for a long time. I have been there to support him in a way victor couldn’T. You are my brother. There is no comparison. I will always be on your side. My god, I hope you know that.

Sally: I get that you want to protect your son. And I would never second-guess your judgment about what’s best for connor. But he is chelsea son, too.

Adam: You think I should have let him go?

Sally: Not at all. I-I’m just saying that [Sighs] I get where she’s coming from. I may even feel a little bad for her.

Adam: Wow. That’s — that’s a surprise.

Sally: I know what it’s like to feel alone and cut off from family. Life can be hard. You can feel isolated and despondent, and it can mess with your head.

Adam: If you’re saying that I caused you those feelings, I’m sorry, sally.

Sally: I’m not fishing for another apology, and I’m not about to let your issues with chelsea lead me to forgiving you. You have to earn that on your own.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And I accept that.

Sally: I’m just letting you know that I can see her side of it. May not want to hear it, but… tough. I have to get back to the office. I will see you around.

Adam: Yeah.

Abby: Chelsea, I’m really sorry that you’re going through a rough patch.

Chelsea: No, I’m really sorry for dumping all that on you.

Abby: I thought you weren’t apologizing anymore.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Uh, well, I’m not apologizing when I don’t mean it, but I do mean it when it comes to you, because you’re just being nice. I’m not really myself these days. Um… mmm! Ah. Adam and I just got in an argument. He was one of the people telling me how I should handle my emotions.

Abby: It’s so funny, chloe was just here talking about the havoc that adam wreaks in people’s lives.

Chelsea: Oh, chloe’s favorite hobby is complaining about adam. But she’s not wrong.

Abby: Chelsea, I’ve been hoping for you to find a happier, healthier relationship than what you had with adam.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’m hoping for the same thing, abby. And trust me, I’m not getting back together with him. No way. It’s just co-parenting is tricky. We have to do it for connor’s sake. And now we’re fighting over the fact that I want to bring him to go visit my mom.

Abby: And he won’t let you?

Chelsea: No, and I don’t understand what the big deal is, but he’s firmly against it.

Abby: Well, I am not going to offer my opinion on that.

Chelsea: Why? Because you don’t want another outburst by me?

Abby: No, because I have had my own share of outbursts recently; and family stuff, it can be hard to navigate.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’ll drink to that. Mmm. And I’ll take another one of these. Ooh. [ Sighs ] (Dog barking) we love our pets.

Abby: Hi.

Chance: Hi. Ooh.

Abby: Ooh.

Chance: Wow. What a welcome. Should we just skip the drinks and go home. Let’s get out of here.

Abby: I would love that, but I need a favor first.

Chance: What’s that?

Abby: Chelsea’s here.

Chance: So?

Abby: She’s had a bad day, and I don’t think she should drive herself home. And she’s had a couple of drinks on an empty stomach.

Chance: Is she okay?

Abby: Whatever you do, do not ask her that. I made that mistake earlier, and apparently she is tired of people wondering about her mental state. It’s a delicate situation.

Chance: Hmm. Why don’t we just call her a cab?

Abby: I think she’d be offended. She’s not drunk. She just shouldn’t drive herself home. I think, if detective chancellor offered her a ride, she’d be more receptive. What do you think? You could go work your charms?

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: Hey. I got us some lunch.

Sally: Thanks. Hey, have you checked in with chelsea lately?

Chloe: Why, have the two of you had another argument?

Sally: No, I’m just worried about her.

Chloe: Chelsea? You’re worried about chelsea lawson?

Sally: Yeah. I walked in on some big fight she was having with adam in the park, and she just seemed totally on edge. And she said that she wished she’d never met adam.

Chloe: Because this is what he does to the women that he’s involved with.

Sally: That is an exaggeration. Adam and sharon seem to be in a really good place. In fact, she’s even rooting for us to work things out.

Chloe: Yeah, well, she’s the only one.

Sally: But they’re friends now. That’s my point.

Chloe: Sharon can tolerate him now, but it has taken them years to get there. He is so destructive that it causes repercussions long after the relationship is over. And that is the ugly truth about adam. You can love him and you can trust him, and when he ends things, it gets ugly. And even after you’ve broken up, he can still ruin your life.

Chance: Excuse me. Is the sea taking her?

Chelsea: Hi! Hi! My guru is here!

Chance: Good to see you again.

Abby: Guru?

Chelsea: Oh, your husband was awesome. He totally, like, talked me out of one of my moods the other day, and I — I was, like, literally trying to convince her to be my personal guru, but I guess he’s busy these days being a detective.

Chance: Oh, you know what? That’s not it. I just don’t like the title “guru.” See, if I’m gonna be called something I’m not, I think I’m going for “superhero.”

Chelsea: Well, I’m not revoking it. Not gonna happen. Oh, unless — tell him, abby — unless you ask me how I’m doing, because apparently you’re not allowed to ask me that question. Ask your wife. I just gave her an earful. So you don’t want to go there.

Chance: Well, you know what? I wouldn’t even dream of it. Hey, so, anyways, me and abby are about to get out of here, and we both have our cars, so I can give you a ride.

Chelsea: [ Gasps ] Oh, that — that’s fine. I’m good. I’M… I actually should probably be going. It’s been a day. Whoo!

Chance: Oh, hey.

Chelsea: I’m fine. I’m good.

Chance: Hey, look, my car’s right out front. It’s really no worry.

Chelsea: Is this one of those scenarios where I get in a cop car and we end up at a police station?

Chance: I don’t think so. Have you done anything illegal lately?

Chelsea: No, I’ve been good. I just — I’m just a little lightheaded because I hadn’t eaten, and abby made me some of her delicious cocktails. So thank you, abby.

Abby: Well, you’re welcome. I hope you get home safe.

Chelsea: Are you sure it’s not a bother?

Chance: It’s not a big deal. Come on, let’s go. I got you.

Chelsea: Bye.

Abby: Good night.

Chelsea: Ooh.

Chance: Ooh, yeah. Okay. Yeah. Ready? You okay?

Chelsea: Yeah.

Abby: [ Mouths words ]

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Sally: Okay, I think what you’re saying isn’t really specific to adam. I mean, you could say that about any relationship that’s ever ended. First, there’s love and trust, and then there’s pain and then feeling like your life is ruined when everything ends.

Chloe: Okay, I get that it sounds somewhat typical, but when it comes to adam, it’s taken to the extreme.

Sally: Okay, I can’t keep going over this with you. It’s like you’re obsessed with him. You went behind my back to talk with him about me.

Chloe: I’m just trying to protect you and all of my friends. And you know what? If you’re fine, I’m good, because I am honestly tired of it, too.

Sally: Come on, chloe. It’s just exhausting. I can’t spend too much time thinking about how horrible my ex is. It’s just a waste of energy. We have way too much to do to have this conversation five times a day.

Ashley: I agree 100%. So let’s finish our lunch, get back to work, so we can finally go home to see our…

Sally: Our what? Our families, significant others?

Chloe: I-I didn’t mean anything.

Sally: I know. I just don’t have those things. You know? So I should call myself lucky that adam and i ended things when we did. So I don’t end up screaming at him in the middle of the park, wishing that I never met him.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Please apologize to abby for me about that outburst.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: It was really awkward, but she handled it like a champ.

Chance: Well, you know what? I’m sure, running that place, she has heard worse.

Chelsea: Maybe. Well, this is me.

[ Card reader buzzes ] Oh, it was very sweet of her to let me vent like that. I’ve just had a rough day.

Chance: Yeah. No, I get it. I totally get it. I know people need to unwind every now and then. Everyone needs someone to be their messy self with. I’m very happy to be there for you, chelsea. And you know what? I’m sure abby is, too.

Chelsea: Well, thank you. It’s just hard for me to trust that I can be honest sometimes.

Chance: People — they don’t always know how you feel. You make assumptions based off how they interpret your actions. And sometimes those assumptions can sting.

Chelsea: Exactly.

Chance: So, you know, you never have to worry about my motives. You can trust me.

Chelsea: Thanks, chance. Appreciate that. And I appreciate the ride home. Although this really isn’t a home for me either. I guess that’s also why I am feeling so lost.

Chance: Well, hey, you know what I think? If you always got your kids around, you can make anyplace feel like home.

Chelsea: Well, [Chuckles] Yeah. You really are my superhero guru, after all.

[ Chuckles ]

Chance: Well…

Billy: Do you think I’m jealous of your friendship with adam?

Jack: No, I didn’t say that.

Billy: Disdain for it, yeah, absolutely. Confusion, 100%. But I resent you thinking that somehow I-I’m jealous of you hiring adam as your co-C.E.O., ‘Cause I walked away from jabot and I have not had one desire to return there, even though you keep telling me that the door is open.

Jack: I’m trying to tell you that I will always be there to support you. I’m trying to get to the source of this restlessness.

Billy: This is how you support me?

Jack: This isn’t coming from nowhere. I heard your podcast.

Billy: Oh, god.

Jack: Now, wait, you talked about feeling lost, about something missing in your life. What was that about?

Billy: Well, jack, it was something I was feeling on the day, and I expressed it. It’s not a root cause for anything.

Jack: No, it’s — it’s a symptom. Why are you feeling like that? Why — it’s this endless effort to find a safe place to land about unresolved issues?

Billy: What are you — what are you talking about? Unresolved issues with what? With you? With dad? With mom?

Jack: I don’t know. It could be any of those.

Billy: You’re reaching. Okay? You know what? Maybe it’s you with the unresolved issues. Maybe you’re questioning me in the corporate world because you’re scared I’m gonna outshine you.

Jack: I am merely reflecting your words back on you. I get the feeling that chancellor-winters is not where your heart is, where you want to be, and apparently neither are the podcasts.

Billy: What you’re doing is you’re — you’re saying that I’m just a wandering soul and I’ve got no purpose in life.

[ Sighs ] And I resent the hell out of that. And I certainly don’t need your armchair analysis about what’s missing in my life.

Jack: Listen to me, billy. Would you be this angry if nothing that I just suggested were true?

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ]

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[ Door closes ]

Jack: [ Sighs ]

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Imani: How’s business today, mr. Coo?

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: Imani. I knew devon decided to fly to virginia to see amanda, but I did not know you were coming back home.

Imani: Actually, it was amanda’s turn to come back, but she couldn’t tear herself from mom and wanted to keep an eye on things at the clinic.

Nate: So you decided to come back instead.

Imani: I thought one of us had to come here to keep the legal wheels turning, so here i am.

Nate: Well, it is really good to see you.

Imani: It’s good to be seen.

Billy: Whoa. I don’t — I’m sorry if I gave you the wrong impression, but that — that was a mistake.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Chelsea.

Chelsea: Billy.

Billy: Hey. How you doing?

Chelsea: I’m great. I’m great.

Billy: Good.

Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah, it’s a beautiful day. Just soaking up the sunshine.

Billy: Right.

Chelsea: So, um… I’m sure you’re busy, so don’t let me keep you.

Billy: Uh, no, I’m not, actually. I’m alright. And I’m actually glad that I ran into you. There’s a couple things I wanted to talk to you about.

Mariah: I still can’t believe that adoption agent refused to represent us.

Tessa: Yeah. I mean, look, I know we both have done things in the past that we regret, but that’s what it is. It’s the past.

Mariah: That’s certainly not how she saw it. She’s convinced that our arrest records make us too sketchy to be considered as adoptive parents. Not the reaction we were hoping for.

Tessa: So, what do we do now?

Nick: Okay, faith will be here shortly, and then we’ll get our college move-in road trip started. You all set?

Sharon: I think so. Finished all my errands, and, um, I packed a cooler with a bunch of drinks in it, got my phone charged so I can take a million pictures of her on campus. And I’m really excited for her. And I’m very proud.

Nick: Me too. But…

Sharon: But am I prepared to come back to a home without faith in it? I don’t know. It’s going to be strange without her around.

Nick: I know. But you know what? Noah and mariah and tessa — they’re not going anywhere. And christian will spend as much time with you as you’ll let him. We just have to do what families do and help each other out.

Sharon: I know. I have all of you guys.

Nick: Speaking of which, a couple members of my family were trying to help me earlier.

Sharon: Oh. I got your message that you were headed over to the ranch to meet your mom.

Nick: Yeah. We had a nice heart-to-heart talk. But before then, I got some advice from the last person i ever expected to offer it. Adam.

Victor: Hey, son. I hope this is a friendly visit. Or at least a civil one.

Adam: It was more of a courtesy call.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Adam: Just thought you might want to know that I’ve taken a job at jabot… as jack’s co-ceo. Ever leave your clothes in the dryer

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Nate: I’ve been getting updates on your mom’s progress. I’m sorry to hear she’s still in a coma.

Imani: Mm.

Nate: Hopefully her condition will change sometime soon. How have you been holding up?

Imani: It’s stressful. Between all the worrying about mom, the traveling back and forth, I am so worn out. But what else can I do? I can’t let exhaustion and jet lag get to me. I’ve got way too much work piled up for that.

Nate: I hope you’ve at least taken some time to eat.

Imani: Eat? Yeah, no.

[ Laughs ] I had to rush to catch my flight, and then I came straight to the office from the airport.

Nate: Mm. So, why don’t I catch you up on some things you might have missed while I buy you some lunch?

Imani: Sounds good. But just let me take care of a few things in the office, and then I am all yours.

Mariah: I’ll tell you what we’re gonna do. We are gonna look at this situation as half full, not half empty. I’m not gonna let this lawyer get inside of our heads and ruin our dream.

Tessa: No, you’re right. Just like sharon said. I mean, we can’t just give up and lose hope.

Mariah: I am not gonna let this setback undermine our confidence. We always knew that this was not going to be easy, okay? With our criminal records, our complicated past. It’s just facing the reality of it that’s hard. But we’re not gonna give up. And we’re gonna find somebody great to represent us.

Tessa: Yeah. I mean, someone who knows us and exactly what we’re looking for.

Mariah: Right. Somebody who’s gonna answer all of our questions and maybe even help us figure out what kind of adoption we want, you know, whether that’s a birth mom, international agency, or maybe even through the foster-care system.

Tessa: You know, considering all that we just went through and what lies ahead, maybe we should change our approach.

Mariah: What do you mean?

Tessa: Well, this is gonna be a long and emotional journey, and it would be invaluable for us to have someone who cares and wants to see us succeed. Maybe someone we already know?

Mariah: Okay. I see where you’re going. Christine.

Tessa: Yeah.

Mariah: Yeah, sharon told me that back in the day, she was the one who helped her get custody of cassie.

Tessa: I mean, yeah, exactly. Look, she doesn’t specialize in adoptions, but she certainly has enough experience in family law to handle this.

Mariah: She did an amazing job with dominic’s surrogacy agreement for abby.

Tessa: And she’s a friend we can trust.

Mariah: She knows what good mothers we would be. She knows everything that i went through with dom. I don’t think we could ask for a better advocate. The question is, would christine even want to represent us?

Tessa: Well, there’s only one way to find out.

Billy: I’m actually glad that I ran into you. Um… I don’t feel great about the way things ended between us as co-hosts of the podcast. I don’t know. I mean, how do you feel since our last taping? And let’s not talk about the weather, please, because we are better friends than that.

Chelsea: We are, and I’m actually glad I ran into you because there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask.

Billy: Sure. Go ahead.

Chelsea: Have you had a chance to talk to victoria about my request — to tell johnny I’m his biological mother, he and connor are actually brothers?

Billy: I have not…yet. Look, I’m sorry, chelsea. Victoria’s been away for work, and I’m sure you can appreciate that’s not really a conversation to be had over the phone.

Chelsea: No, of course it’s not, but I don’t want too much time to pass.

Billy: I understand that. Look, victoria was not prepared to have that conversation, especially since, you know, everything she’s been going through with ashland’s death.

Chelsea: I know. She’s been through a lot lately.

Billy: She has. And I guess what I can do is — is make sure that johnny and connor spend more time together, even if it is just as cousins in this moment.

Chelsea: Okay. That’s a step. That would be wonderful. You just let me know when because my schedule’s open these days.

Billy: Well, that’s the thing. It doesn’t have to be.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Look, I think you should reconsider doing the podcast. I really do, even if it’s on your own or with a new partner.

Chelsea: Without you involved, I just don’t know what the format will be. I think it’s best if I just put all that behind me.

Billy: Do you really think that’s what’s best for you? Because I’m not sure I do. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

[ Knock on door ]

Elena: Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Elena: Is now a good time?

Lily: Yes, of course. Come on in. Thank you for coming right over. I know you’re very busy.

Elena: Yeah, I had just enough time to drop by before i have to head to the hospital. But I am eager to discuss the podcast.

Lily: I know, and we officially can now that you’re a part of the chancellor-winters family.

Elena: Yes, and I have already started working on material. I want to make a really strong first impression.

Lily: What do you mean, first impression? You have a huge fan base from askmdnow. I mean, I think that your show is gonna be one of our most popular.

Elena: Well, that is a generous expectation.

Lily: Well, I mean, the numbers don’t lie. It’s just the truth. And your numbers back up everything that I’m saying. I also want you to know that i know that you have nate at home and you have devon across the hall, but I am also here if you ever want to chat. And the same with billy. I mean, he has a lot of experience with podcasts, so please feel free to reach out to him whenever you want.

Elena: Thank you.

Lily: We’re a team, you know? It doesn’t always feel that way, I’m sure, which leads me to the other reason why I wanted to speak to you privately.

Sharon: I want to hear more about this advice adam gave you.

Nick: Well, we just happened to run into each other. He asked me about ashland’s death and how I was coping with that. Wasn’t something I wanted to talk about, but I didn’t have to say much.

Sharon: Because he’s been through something similar himself?

Nick: Yeah. I mean, he gets what I’m going through, you know? The nightmares, the self-recrimination. The overwhelming guilt about taking another person’s life.

Sharon: But you know that was not your intent. Neither you nor adam wanted anything like that to happen.

Nick: Yeah. The whole situation — it just gives me more insight into my brother. I mean, I don’t feel, like, closer to him or anything, but I just — I guess I have a deeper understanding of him now, which is crazy because I thought I knew everything there was to know about him.

Sharon: Well, that’s a terrible thing to have in common. But it’s powerful to know that someone else can totally relate to what you’re going through. I hope that adam’s perspective was somehow beneficial to you.

Nick: Yeah. Um… I got the feeling he was sincere and he just wanted help. He even recommended that I go see a therapist to help me process everything.

Sharon: Interesting. Though I realize you’re not really all that comfortable with that idea.

Nick: Yeah. Sharing my thoughts and feelings with a total stranger — yeah, that’s not something I’m into at all.

Sharon: But we all need someone just to talk to sometimes, someone professional and impartial who you can confess absolutely anything to without judgment because their sole purpose is to help you.

Nick: Well, maybe I got spoiled just having you to talk to. Or maybe you’re tired of all my moaning and groaning and this is your subtle way of saying, “hey, let’s move things along.”

Sharon: Well, that’s not true and you know it. I hope that you’ll give some thought to what adam and I said. I mean, if we’re both telling you the same thing… maybe it’s worth listening to.

Adam: If you’re trying to build suspense, dad, there’s no need. I can already guess what you’re thinking.

Victor: If you’re trying to get a rise out of me, it’s not gonna happen, son.

Adam: Good. Because that’s not why I’m here. Just wanted to let you know that I took the job, and I wanted you to hear it from me first.

Victor: Mm-hmm. So, you’re gonna work alongside jack abbott…

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Victor: …Of all people.

Adam: Jabot is a good fit for me.

Victor: Really? Is this a retaliatory move because I didn’t give you the ceo position at newman after victoria returned? I thought you were done seeking vengeance.

Adam: Look, I meant what i said, dad, okay? I’m done lashing out at you and the rest of the family. I’m doing this for me — so I can move on. And just so you know, jack only had the best of intentions when he offered me this position.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] I’m sure he did. Really.

Adam: He needs a right hand now that kyle has moved to marchetti, and he could sense that I need a new purpose. He told me that I should let go of my anger and use my energy for something productive and stop trying to tear you down.

Victor: Just remember that jack abbott tried many times to tear me down and start a war against me, and he failed every time — miserably. But, son, some things will never change, okay? Going to work with jack abbott… is a huge mistake.

Adam: And why is that?

Victor: There are many reasons, but one being that it’s a family business. You’ll always be an outsider there.

Adam: As opposed to how I’m treated by my own family at newman? Uh, I think I’ll take my chances at jabot. I don’t think it could get much worse, dad. Guess I’ll be on my way then.

Victor: Wait a minute. We’re not done yet.

Billy: Look, I know I threw you a curve ball when I decided to step away from the podcast so soon after we joined forces, but the truth is, chelsea, you don’t need me. I mean, you have a gift for holding the audience’s attention, and I just — I don’t want you to walk away from that, not only because you’re great at it — because i could tell you were very happy behind that microphone. So, I’m hoping that you reconsider. At least promise me you’ll think long and hard about it.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. To be honest with you, lately I’m feeling very adrift. Not where connor is involved. I mean, he’s the light of my life. He’s my safe space. But besides focusing on being the best mom I can possibly be, I don’t know what I want anymore or where I’m headed. And I hate it. I am a strong person and determined and focused. You know? I thought I’d come back to genoa city and rebuild my life, but instead — I-I don’t know how or why — everything got thrown so off track.

Billy: Is that a rhetorical question?

Chelsea: No.

Billy: Because I think the answer is very obvious.

Faith: Hey.

Sharon: There she is!

Nick: Our favorite little wolverine.

Faith: Nice, dad, but never call me that again, okay? By the way, I just heard from moses, and he and his mom are already on campus. Now I’m even more excited to get there.

Nick: Alright. Well, then let’s hit the road.

Faith: Yes, but first I need an iced tea.

Sharon: Coming up. Did you, um, talk to noah?

Faith: Yep.

Sharon: Alright. Did you get everything done on your list?

Faith: I just have one thing left I have to do here. But the good news is, all of my stuff is in the car, and I’m pretty sure I have everything.

Nick: And the bad news is?

Faith: The car is so packed, I don’t know how we’re gonna fit in it.

Nick: I’m not worried about it. Ann arbor is not that far away.

Sharon: I have a feeling it’s gonna be a quick drive there and a very long drive home.

Faith: Mom.

Sharon: I know. I promised I wasn’t gonna get emotional, not until after we dropped you off.

Faith: That’s okay. I’m kind of having a hard time believing that today is here, too. But, remember, I’m only going to be on the other side of the lake.

Nick: A really big lake. Then, like, 140 miles east of that, give or take. I mean, not that I looked that up or anything.

Faith: [ Chuckles ] You guys are…

Sharon: What? Being ridiculous?

Nick: Embarrassingly sentimental?

Faith: The best.

Lily: Now, I’m not playing politics or trying to take sides or anything like that.

[ Chuckles ] Um… I just wanted to know how you think nate has been doing lately.

Elena: Why do you ask?

Lily: Well, um, I just — I know that the conflict with devon has been really hard on him, and I’ve just been worried about him.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Well, I mean, I haven’t been in any of the business meetings with devon, but according to nate, he feels like devon is not interested in anything he brings to the table. He thinks that devon doesn’t respect him.

Lily: Really? I mean, I’ve seen nothing but love and respect from devon, but — I don’t know. I think that they just approach business differently.

Elena: In what way?

Lily: Well, I think nate has a lot of great ideas, but he’s also very impatient, you know? And when he gets an idea in his head, he wants to just go after it. And devon’s the opposite. He’s very cautious. He’s very analytical. And it’s a constant balancing act between the two of them. And I think devon also feels that nate has overstepped a few times.

Elena: I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you, having to be in the middle of all of this.

Lily: I mean, it’s — it’s fine. I can handle it. I just, uh, wanted to get your take on the situation. I really want to help them find some harmony.

Elena: Can we talk off the record, like, just as friends?

Lily: Yeah, of course.

Elena: Okay, but keep in mind you might not like what I have to say.

Nate: Phyllis signed the agreement for chancellor-winters to acquire the grand phoenix.

Imani: Oh, that was fast. That’s good news. But enough about that stuff. I want to talk about you.

Nate: Okay.

Imani: Amanda mentioned there’s still a lot of tension between you and devon. I was hoping, in my absence, things may have improved.

Nate: No such luck. In fact, I’m afraid they may have gotten worse.

Imani: Oh, no. Nate, what happened?

Nate: Well, I, uh — I came up with an idea for a chancellor-winters music festival.

Imani: Okay.

Nate: You know, bring in a-list acts, large-venue sort of thing. I pitched it to lily at first. She was into it.

Imani: Oh, god, of course she was. That’s a great idea. I love it. And look at you, hmm? Putting something major on the table like we discussed. I’m really proud of you.

Nate: Thank you.

Imani: Mm-hmm.

Nate: Too bad devon isn’T. He immediately put the kibosh on it, said he might consider it in a year, maybe.

Imani: [ Laughs ] Are you serious?

Nate: That attitude is symbolic of how things have been between us these days. I present something. Even if lilly backs me up, he shut it down. If it comes from me, the answer’s no.

Imani: I’m sorry to hear that.

Nate: Devon and I have been keeping things polite, trying to co-exist at the office as much as possible.

Imani: Mm. Which means you’re constantly swallowing your frustration. How’s that working for you? Really?

Nate: To be honest, I’m tired of biting my tongue. And poor elena — she’s definitely getting an earful.

Imani: Mm. How does she feel about all of this?

Nate: Her advice was for me to make a clean break now and quit before my relationship with devon takes an irreparable hit.

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Adam: Look, I hope you know I didn’t come here looking for a fight.

Victor: Son, I don’t want to fight with you, either.

Adam: Then we’re on the same page.

Victor: Sit down.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Victor: There’s nothing I can say or do to convince you to come back to newman enterprises?

Adam: There is nothing that you can say or do to get me to change my mind. My deal with jabot is already done. And, dad, quite frankly, you can just save yourself a lot of frustration if you just admit my leaving is what’s best for both of us.

Victor: I think you’re so wrong about that.

Adam: This is — this is about so much more than just a position in a company. I mean, when are we gonna stop this conflict?

Victor: You are my son!

Adam: All we do is butt heads, over and over again!

Victor: I want you to be part of my life!

Adam: Yes, you want me in your life, but you don’t want me to run your company.

Victor: Why do you always go there? Why do you always go there? I treat you no differently than I have treated victoria, nicholas, or abby. I’ve had differences with them, enormous issues with them. They’ve become estranged, but they’ve always come back. They have never felt not part of the family. Why the hell are you different? Why is it all or nothing for you?

Adam: I am just cut from a different cloth. And I’ve accepted that. I think it’s long overdue that you’ve accepted that, too, dad.

Elena: Okay, here’s the thing. After hearing nate vent again about how upset he is, I suggested he leave chancellor-winters.

Lily: You didn’T.

Elena: I did. I mean, he’s been so unhappy and bothered by this situation with devon. And he’s continually hurt and disappointed.

Lily: I really hate to hear that.

Elena: Yeah, and he can’t help it. And it hurts me to see him going through it. And I feel like if it’s making him that miserable, then what’s the point?

Lily: Yeah. Um… I know that you’re trying to protect him. Um, how did he respond?

Elena: Well, he flat out refused to leave. He said he made a commitment to his family and he wasn’t gonna back out now.

Lily: Okay. Good. Good. I’m glad. Look, elena, I want you to know how much I believe in him. You know, he has such strong ideas, and he really belongs here with us.

Elena: You should definitely tell him that because I think my suggestion just fueled the fire. But, honestly, if you’re looking for a peaceful coexistence, i think it might be a distant hope.

Imani: So, excuse me for being presumptuous, but I was operating under the impression that things were all good at chancellor-winters. I mean, what would you do if you left?

Nate: Elena thought that maybe I miss medicine, that i would go back to the hospital. Technically, I’m still a physician.

Imani: Mm, okay. Well, I’m sure there are other opportunities you could take advantage of at memorial. I mean, since your old chief of surgery position has been filled.

Nate: Mm.

Imani: But the question is, would that satisfy you?

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Imani: Is that what you really want?

Nate: Not in the least. Elena just was trying to look out for me. She knows how frustrated I’ve been, and she worries about my happiness. But that life — no longer for me.

Imani: I’m relieved to hear you say that. I think you are exactly where you need to be. No, the one with the problem, the guy with a chip on his shoulder is devon. The way I see it, you have only one real option, and that is not to resign. This is about proving your worth in a way that he cannot ignore. At.

Billy: It’s okay. It can wait.

Lily: Billy, hey. It’s me. I’m in the office, so come see me when you’re free. Bye.

Chelsea: I appreciate your concern, but I don’t feel like going down an adam rabbit hole with you right now.

Billy: Okay. I will drop it. I will not mention his name. But I do want to make sure that you understand that your past or your present with mr. No name should not shake the belief that you have in yourself. We all lose our mojo every now and again, but you’ll get it back.

Chelsea: I hope so. And I hope you do, too.

Billy: What do you mean by that? I feel like I’m doing okay.

Chelsea: Okay.

Billy: Pretty fine.

Chelsea: Great. If that’s the case, then I’m happy for you. You know, I’m just still surprised that you abandoned your podcast to focus on chancellor-winters. You loved being creative. You loved reaching your audience.

Billy: You’re right. I did.

Chelsea: But you ditched all that to focus on corporate america.

Billy: It was the change i felt like I needed to make.

Chelsea: And I guess I’m just still wondering why. A suit — you know, it’s not you. It’s not who you are. And you were the first person to admit that to me.

Billy: There’s no one reason. There really isn’T. But the truth is, I made a commitment to lily to be the best coo I could possibly be — and not only for her, but for my mother, as well. And, you know, I like a challenge, and maybe I am trying to prove it to myself. I guess I feel most alive when I’m swimming upstream.

Chelsea: You were most alive when you were doing our podcast.

Billy: Well, then maybe I’m one of those guys that never feels settled, and I got a long, colorful résumé to prove that.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Billy: But that’s something i need to work on. So, this is me working on it.

Chelsea: Huh. I think I’m like you. I just can’t be content with what I have and where I am.

Billy: Keep looking. I’m very confident you’re gonna find the place that you belong. Ladies, six minutes please…

Mariah: Oh, good. We didn’t miss you.

Tessa: Sorry we didn’t get here sooner.

Sharon: Is everything okay?

Mariah: Oh, yeah, everything’s fine. We’ll gladly talk about ourselves later, but right now we are here for faith.

Faith: Saying goodbye to you two was the last thing on my list.

Mariah: Whoa, whoa, whoa. No, no, no, no. This is not goodbye, okay? This is just, “see you later, college girl.”

Tessa: Are we really doing this? We’re sending faith off into a new frontier without any of us to look out for her?

Faith: Look out for me?

Mariah: See? Don’t worry. She’s gonna be fine. She’s gonna rock it.

Nick: Couldn’t agree more. Our girl is ready for this. Even if the rest of us aren’T.

Victor: I, of all people, get that you want to be your own man. But you’re still a newman, just like your brother and your sisters.

Adam: I have tried so hard for so long to seek your approval, dad, and all I wanted was to be my father’s son.

Victor: Adam, let’s be honest for a moment. I’ve protected you from the day you came back to genoa city. Although it was often not appreciated.

Adam: Or wasn’t asked for.

Victor: Do I have to ask for it? You’re my family, for heaven’s sake.

Adam: It’s time for me to follow in my mother’s footsteps.

Victor: What the hell does that mean?

Adam: Look, I know that I’ve never been and I never will be the good soul that my mother was, but I’m talking about her choice to end her relationship with you and not fall into all the trappings of being a newman — or traps, I should say. She wanted something happier and healthier for me. That’s why she raised me as a wilson.

Victor: That was her choice, not mine.

Adam: And — and I resented the fact that she waited until her last breath to tell me that you were my father. But now I understand why she did that.

Victor: Do you know how often I wanted to interfere and go there and say, “this is my son, he comes with me to genoa city”? Do you know how often I wanted to do that? I respected her wishes. That’s why I didn’t! I wish I had!

Adam: Listen, we —

Victor: None of this would be a problem right now!

Adam: We don’t have to go down this path again!

Victor: Yes, we do! You need to understand that you have never been disadvantaged!

Adam: I’m talking about my mother’s choice to walk away, and now I’m making my choice. And I’m sorry that you can’t understand that or you can even be happy about my new venture. Guess that’s a little too much for you.

Victor: Then you follow your new venture, alright?!

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Hey there.

Lily: Hey.

Billy: Sorry I missed your call, but I got your message. Is, uh, everything okay?

Lily: Yeah, yeah. Hey.

Billy: Hi.

Lily: Um, I just wanted to tell you the details of the grand phoenix acquisition and let you know about my conversation with elena.

Billy: Oh. How did that go?

Lily: Well, I think I’m facing more of an uphill battle than I realized with devon and nate. But I’m determined to do whatever I can to unite them.

Billy: That’s the spirit. Well, if anybody can do it, it’s gonna be you. And you have my full support.

Lily: Aww. Have I told you how much I love when you have my back?

Billy: You just did.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] So, where were you?

Billy: Well, I had that out-of-office meeting and then i was walking back and I ran into chelsea. We got to talking, and, uh, that’s why I was delayed.

Lily: Oh. Chelsea.

Billy: “Oh,” as in that’s not a big deal, or “oh,” as in you’re not happy that I spend any time with her? Facing expensive vitamin c creams with dull results?

Mariah: Well, we got you just a little something for your new campus digs, but don’t open it now, okay? Just open it when you get there.

Tessa: That’s code for, if you open it now, mariah will start crying and then I will cry.

Faith: And that will set the rest of us off, so I will wait. But thank you. I know I’ll love it, whatever it is.

Nick: Alright, guys. Sorry. We really should go.

Faith: I love you both so much.

Mariah: Not as much as we love you.

Tessa: We’re gonna miss you. But this is not goodbye because we’re gonna be calling and texting and we’re gonna be video-chatting.

Tessa: Yeah, you’re gonna be so sick of hearing from us, you’re gonna have to change your number.

Faith: Not possible.

Sharon: Okay, uh…it’s time.

Faith: Bye.

Tessa: Bye.

Mariah: [ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

Imani: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: What’s going on in that head of yours? I can practically see the wheels spinning. Go on. Spit it out.

Imani: When you went off script with your speech at the launch party, you proved to everyone that your instincts are right on the money. You generated buzz and excitement that would benefit the company. You went with your gut. And that is exactly what you need to do now, but on a much bigger scale.

Nate: How much bigger?

Imani: I’m thinking, with devon out of town, you need to make a major move that he cannot ignore. Show everyone your ideas spell success.

Nate: I don’t know about that.

Imani: Trust me. You need to make sure that devon knows exactly who you are and what you bring to the table.

Lily: Oh, I am fully aware that we will run into chelsea on a semi-regular basis. I just really hope there was no uncomfortable “miscommunication” between you two this time. Was there?

Billy: There is nothing to worry about.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: Okay? I think she’s a little embarrassed that she took our camaraderie for something more than friendship.

Lily: Mm. Okay. I’m glad there’s nothing more to worry about.

Billy: There isn’T. Honestly. Look, that only happened because I think that chelsea was having a bad day, you know? She’s feeling a little bit lost, and I’m feeling a little bit guilty that I left her high and dry when I walked away from the podcast.

Lily: Does that mean that you’re reconsidering your decision?

Billy: No, no, no, no. Absolutely not. I am here with you, and that’s exactly where I want to be.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: [ Smooches ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Adam. Hi.

Adam: Hi. How you doing?

Chelsea: I’m doing great. How are you?

Adam: I’m good. I, uh… I was just thinking about you. I was wondering if you had any plans lined up.

Chelsea: As a matter of fact, I do. I want to go visit my mom in minnesota, and I want to take connor with me.

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Traci: Oh, kyle! A hometown wedding reception? Oh, my gosh, that’s just brilliant!

Kyle: Well, it would be more than just a party, though. First summer and I would renew our vows since a lot of the folks around here weren’t able to make it to milan for our wedding.

Traci: Oh, my gosh, I can’t think of a better thing to celebrate. And it is super romantic.

Kyle: Hopefully summer will think so, too.

Traci: Oh, she will, kyle. She will. So, I gather that all this whispering is maybe that you’re trying to keep this a secret from your bride?

Kyle: You gather correctly.

Summer: I’ll just be a minute.

Kyle: Uh, you know, no one’s a bigger blackhawks fan than me, but, realistically, I wouldn’t look for any more stanley cups for a while.

Traci: What a disappointment. So, who do you think in the nba would be a contender?

Kyle: Uh [Chuckling] Nhl. Nba is basketball.

Traci: Right. I knew that. I knew that.

[ Both laugh ]

Summer: Nice try, you two.

Kyle: Hey, babe. Um, what’s harrison up to?

Summer: He’s working hard on his dinosaur puzzle, just like you’re down here working even harder on trying to keep something from me.

Kyle: I, uh — what do you mean?

Summer: You and your mom had your heads together earlier, and now you’re down here talking about hockey with aunt traci? And we both know she has zero interest in sports.

Traci: Oh, come on. I would not exactly say zero.

Summer: [ Chuckles ] Stop tormenting your aunt — and me. I want to know what’s going on.

Adam: Thank you.

Nick: Playing hooky from the new job? Or has the whole experiment ended already?

Adam: Believe it or not, i just had lunch with the senior vp of jabot’s global supply chain. He was giving me the lay of the land.

Nick: Hey, good for you. Sounds like you’re diving right in.

Adam: Listen, I’m actually glad I ran into you. You know, you’ve been on my mind. How are you doing?

Nick: I’m fine.

Adam: I wasn’t asking to be polite, nick. I mean, how are you dealing with the situation?

Nikki: I don’t know if i mentioned this on the phone, but my favorite part of the article is right under your headline — “first of a series.”

Phyllis: Amen. Amen. Diane is not gonna know what hit her.

Talia: I take it you’re pleased with what I included, as well as the overall tone?

Nikki: Oh, the whole piece is perfect.

Phyllis: I love how you brought it together. All of diane’s lies and methods of subterfuge that led up to her faking her own death.

Nikki: You really are such a gifted writer.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Talia: Well, thank you. I’m sorry it was necessary to include such painful history.

Phyllis: Oh, that’s okay. I mean, it’s just gonna wake everybody up to who diane really is.

Talia: Well, this initial installment didn’t really contain any new information.

Nikki: Not if you’re a newman or an abbott, but for the rest of the world, it will be very eye-opening.

Phyllis: Diane will be under the public’s microscope. I mean, we know that, right? It’s brutal.

Nikki: Yeah, we do.

Phyllis: But, see, nikki and I — we’re strong women. Diane will crumble. Diane cares about how people feel about her. I mean, she won’t be able to deal with the judgment and the public scrutiny, and she will go home with her tail between her legs and be gone forever.

Nikki: So, what kind of response have you gotten so far?

Talia: The response has been phenomenal. Clicks, comment, shares, all off the charts. People want more. They’re calling in with tips.

Nikki: Really? In los angeles?

Talia: Among other places. I mean, of course, 99% of those will turn out to be false leads.

Phyllis: Okay, but you’ll follow up on those, right?

Talia: Oh, you bet. You never know what’ll take you to your next big revelation.

[ Cellphone pings ] I’m sorry. I need to stay on top of these.

Nikki: Oh, no, it’s fine.

Talia: It’s from my managing editor.

Phyllis: Oh. More good news, right?

Talia: I don’t understand this at all. He’s canceled the entire series. He’s ordered me to drop the investigation. My magazine’s not publishing any more stories about diane.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

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[ Sighs ]

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Abby: Perfect!

Chance: There we go. Oh, what a treat this is.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Spend the whole day off with you? Are you kidding?

[ Sighs ] I love how you read my mind and put this whole thing together. Thank you. Sent dom and nanny to the zoo so we can get plenty of alone time together. And you put together just the most perfect playlist for a perfect picnic in the park.

Abby: I don’t remember telling you about a playlist.

Chance: You didn’T. I just know you.

Abby: [ Chuckles ] Well, if you like that, you are gonna be blown away by lunch. I went to that little french market that you love so much, and I bought the whole place out. Let’s see. There’s a baguette, still warm from the oven, brie with fig jam, rare tenderloin, a little chocolate mousse for dessert. And, look, a vintage bottle of —

Chance: What happened? Did something spill?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Apple slices and cheddar fish crackers — sippy cups? This is what I packed for dominic.

Chance: [ Chuckling ] Oh, no.

Abby: [ Chuckling ] Aw!

Chance: Well, louise is gonna have one hell of a lunch today. She’s going to wonder why you sent her to the zoo with wine.

Abby: Not just wine.

Vintage wine. Ugh, this is what happens when you have two identical picnic baskets.

Chance: Well, you know what? It is my lucky day because i have been craving apple slices and little fish crackers all day. So I hope you brought enough for both of us. I’m about chow down.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Nick: Look, ashland’s dead and buried, if that’s the situation you’re talking about. So I’m not thinking about it, if that answers your question.

Adam: You having trouble sleeping? Intrusive thoughts? Maybe some memories that come back when you least expect them?

Nick: [ Scoffs ] I’m gonna get through it. I know it’s not gonna happen overnight.

Adam: You know, nick, you might be able to speed up this process if you were willing to talk to someone.

Nick: You mean like a therapist?

Kyle: Sorry if I got carried away talking about something that bores you.

Traci: No. Why do the two of you think that I hate sports?

Summer: Maybe because you haven’t mentioned them even once since we were kids?

Traci: Well, there’s that.

[ Laughter ]

Summer: Look, if you guys were talking about the article before I came down, you don’t have to hide it from me. I’ve seen it.

Kyle: What article?

Summer: Seriously? Oh, boy.

Traci: Um, you know what? This is something that I think the two of you should talk about alone, so I’m gonna get back to work. Excuse me.

Summer: Okay, you remember that reporter, talia morgan? She was writing that article about ashland? Well, it’s come out, and it turns out it’s not about him at all.

Kyle: Then who?

[ Sighs ] “The long and winding road of diane jenkins. Back from the dead.”

Summer: The last thing you needed, right?

Kyle: Never mind me. My mother must be mortified.

Jack: Something wrong?

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] Talia morgan, the so-called investigative reporter — she posted a story about me that was so completely and utterly toxic —

Jack: I saw it.

Diane: Oh, god.

Jack: You can’t be that surprised. No reporter is going to turn their back on a story that’s as juicy as this one.

Diane: Yeah, but it’s only half the story, the dark half, the old, outdated half. Jack, I’ve transformed my entire life. I have proven that redemption is possible. But is any of that in this story? No. No. It’s just a rehash of all the unkind things I did before i left town.

Jack: “Unkind.” Well, there is some artful P.R. Clearly, you’ve learned a lot from your new job.

Diane: Jack.

Jack: Your actions were brazenly cruel, diane. And for those who suffered from your behavior, no possible spin is going to alter that.

Diane: I am well aware. But what good does it do to shine a spotlight on it now? I have been willing to be held accountable. It’s why I came back. But that’s not why the story was written. It was written to publicly humiliate me, to provoke me, to punish me. And you know who’s behind it.

Jack: I assume you mean phyllis.

Diane: Yeah.

Jack: Or nikki.

Diane: Yeah. They’re never going to ease up or give me a chance. How is that fair? How is that right?

Jack: You keep framing yourself as the victim here. When you came back to town, you knew people were going to be livid. You claimed you were ready to face that.

Diane: I was. I have. I’ve done what I could to make amends. But this article isn’t going to help anyone heal. It’s not going to do anything worthwhile. The only thing it’s going to do is to hurt me personally… color every interaction I have with a co-worker, and embarrass kyle and summer when they’re making a name for themselves with marchetti.

Jack: I assume that’s your main concern — that kyle will want to distance himself from bad publicity and from you?

Diane: It could undermine all the progress that I’ve made so far with him.

Jack: Then you should be very thoughtful and deliberate in your response to this. You said yourself this is old news. For the people you care about, this isn’t new. They’ve seen this.

Diane: Yeah, except for all of my new co-workers who are only gonna think the worst of me.

Jack: They all know that the son you left behind has welcomed you back into his life. You’re on the right track, diane. Don’t let this derail you.

Diane: Thanks for the encouragement…and the advice. As always.

[ Door opens ]

[ Sighs ]

Nick: Adam, I get that you have some insight into what happened because of what you experienced when you were a kid. The difference is I’m not a kid. I’m not blocking the memories.

[ Sighs ] Though sometimes I got to wonder if that’d be better.

Adam: Nick, I think that is the last thing that you should be envying. Hey, if I had been allowed to face up to my actions, if i actually could have got the right kind of help, my life could have been completely different. Listen, I know you’re not asking for my advice, but here it is. Get sharon to recommend someone that you can process this with.

Nick: Not ready.

Adam: Yeah. Look, when all my buried memories came flooding back, I was reluctant, too. But then I realized it was something that I had to do. And I did the work, and… it worked for me.

Nick: Good to know. I just don’t feel like rehashing what happened with some stranger.

Adam: Just know the longer you put this off, the more your inner demons are gonna take hold. It’s like I said, nick — god forbid you wind up like me.

[ Knock on door ]

Chloe: Hey there. I need you to sign off on these three new hires in I.T.

Sally: [ Exhales heavily ] It’s ironic, isn’t it? For these things, these small, inconsequential matters, you clear it with me first, but not so much when you are meddling in my personal life, like going to my ex and [Chuckles] Practically pleading with him to break my heart all over again.

Chloe: I think you know that I did that for your own good. And of course adam would spin it to his own advantage.

Sally: At least he was being honest.

Chloe: I have been very clear about where I stand. And I see that he is reeling you in again. You even admitted to me that you were struggling. So, yes, I went to adam thinking that maybe there was a sliver of a chance that he would do the right thing, and instead he decides to drive a wedge between you and me.

Sally: No, you are the one that is doing that, chloe — between adam and me.

Chloe: Because he is a snake! So, yes, the bigger the wedge, the better.

[ Scoffs ] What did he ask for? And don’t tell me nothing because when it comes to adam newman, there is always something. So, what is it?

Sally: Forgiveness.

Phyllis: Hey, read any good articles recently?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Phyllis, you keep telling everyone that I’m going to revert to my old ways, but you’re the one who hasn’t grown or changed at all. I mean, you published that exposé about me in

restless style all those years ago, and now you’ve convinced talia morgan to drag my name through the mud all over again?

Phyllis: Oh, no, no, no, no, no, I didn’t do that. That was just a suggestion. Talia went with it. And it wouldn’t have happened if you weren’t sucking up to her at the restaurant. She thought what I said was interesting, and she wrote about it. That’s all.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Oh, wow. This has really gotten under your skin, hasn’t it?

Diane: Phyllis, you can try and push my buttons all you want, but it won’t work because, unlike you, I have grown. I’ve made peace with my past. I’ve transformed my life. And nothing is going to throw me off my game. So, whatever explosion you’re trying to trigger, you have wasted your time. I’m sorry. Sorry to disappoint you.

Phyllis: I don’t obsess about you like you think I do, diane.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: I don’T. And, quite honestly, I’m glad that this article came out because now the entire world knows what a vile, conniving excuse for a human being you actually are and always have been. Talia’s done a public service, I think. She should win an award.

Diane: Ugh!

[ Breathes deeply ]

Chance: And there it is. That is the last cracker that we have. And you know what? I saved it just for you.

Abby: Wow. That is true love. And very thoughtful. But, no, it is all yours.

Chance: Oh.

Abby: [ Laughs ] You are so cute.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] I’m glad you think so.

Abby: What was that for?

Chance: Mm, just for always looking out for us the way you do.

Abby: Thank you for noticing.

Chance: Oh, trust me. I know how extremely blessed i am to have you as a wife.

Abby: I’ve just been kind of worried ’cause, you know, with the investigation, things have been kind of, um, tense between us.

Chance: We’re good. I promise. We are beyond good. I know that whole choice was weighing on me, but I’m gonna move past it. It’s not gonna be an issue. And I just love you so damn much.

Abby: [ Laughs ] Mm.

Chloe: Forgiveness?

[ Scoffs ] Good god, adam has some nerve.

Sally: Okay, don’t make me regret that I confided in you. I need a friend right now. A real friend, one who’s willing to set aside her prejudices, because I am so confused.

Chloe: I know you are. And adam is a master at keeping people off balance to get what he wants.

Sally: You make him sound so evil, like he’s calculating every move. But I don’t see that when I look in his eyes. Whenever I talk to him, he just seems lost.

Chloe: Look, I know that adam had a rough childhood, but he’s damaged goods. He doesn’t know how to be a normal person in a healthy relationship because he’s never had a good example. And you love a challenge, so it’s a very dangerous combination. Even chelsea thought that she would be able to fix him, and look how that ended up.

Sally: Okay, I am not chelsea. I wish you would stop comparing me to her. And if you’re not, remember what happened when you kept badgering her. You couldn’t function together anymore. You had to end your partnership.

Chloe: Chelsea and I are still friends — because she knows that everything I say comes from a place of love and support. I really wish you could get that through your head, sally. I am your friend. Adam is not.

Kyle: Saw the article. I assume that’s why you’re exasperated.

Diane: Oh, it’s — it’s fine. It’s — it’s no big deal. Okay, I admit it’s — it’s a big deal. I have worked so hard to put the person I used to be behind me.

Kyle: I know you have.

Diane: Kyle, you’ve spent time with me. You see how I connect with you and harrison and summer and — and even jack. That’s who I am now. I’m not — [ Scoffs ] I’m not trying to manipulate anyone or capitalize on this situation. None of those fears of yours have come to pass. But now, whenever anybody sees me, they’re just going to think of the old diane.

Kyle: Not everyone.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: I can distinguish between the woman in that article and the mother you are today.

Diane: Thank you. That’s exactly what I need to hear right now.

Kyle: I’m glad I could help. Hey, whatever the fallout may be, just know you always have my support.

Diane: Thank you.

Nikki: So, where is my grandson? I thought you were gonna bring him by.

Nick: Yeah, I will. Faith’s making the rounds, saying goodbye to all her friends. I don’t think we’re gonna be leaving for michigan for a little while.

Nikki: Yeah, that sounds about right.

Nick: Thanks for letting christian hang out with you. I have a feeling once sharon and I drop off faith at her dorm, the ride home is just gonna be a bunch of crying, and christian doesn’t need to be around that.

Nikki: Well, that’s true. So, did you just pop over to say hello?

Nick: Uh, no. I was, um…hoping we could talk if, uh — if you have some time.

Nikki: Oh, darling, I always have time for you. I think I know what this is about. You sit down. I’m gonna make us some tea, and then we’ll talk. Everything will be alright.

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Kyle: Got a sec?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah. What — what’s going on?

Kyle: I’m planning a surprise for summer. I want us to renew our vows and then have a party to celebrate our marriage. I was planning on inviting everyone in town who couldn’t make it to italy, plus the people who could. I was hoping you’d want to be involved.

Phyllis: Well, that sounds lovely. It really does. Um… sounds like the party of the century, actually. Count me in.

Kyle: Excellent.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Kyle: Uh, there is one caveat. I’ve invited my mother to be part of it.

Phyllis: Yes. Yes. Um… well, okay. I mean, you don’t want us to work together on planning it?

Kyle: God, no. I will keep your interactions to a minimum.

Phyllis: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Kyle: And I hope you understand that I understand how stressful it’s been to have her back in town, given what she subjected you to in the past. I don’t blame you for being worried and protective of your daughter.

Phyllis: Well, that is just lovely. It really is. I appreciate that. Thank you. Thanks for saying that.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: But, um, I want you to know that I’ve been working through it, and I think I have it all under control.

Kyle: Good to know.

Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, did you get that memo that i sent out about the textile designers?

Jack: I saw it and was very impressed.

Nikki: You were probably hoping that the feelings you had about what happened between you and ashland would be less intense by now.

Nick: They still are, though, mom. I’m just wondering if that’s ever gonna change.

Nikki: Well, I can only speak from my own experience.

Nick: Well, yeah. That’s why I’m here. I really want your perspective.

[ Mug thuds ]

Nikki: When there’s been a death and things are in crisis and you’re facing a major threat, you tend to focus on the emergency at hand rather than your own feelings. And then when things get a little calmer, it seems like everybody else is going back to their lives, just as if nothing had happened, and you wish you could do the same. But you can’T. You’re consumed with guilt. It demands your attention. It will eat away at you.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] That’s a pretty fair description of what’s going on with me.

Nikki: Let me ask you this. What would it mean to you emotionally to let that burden go?

Nick: You know, I’D… be able to breathe again, just relax, live my life, focus on my new job, anything.

Nikki: What’s holding you back? I mean, why can’t you give yourself permission to let it all go?

Nick: I think I see what you’re getting at. If I didn’t feel guilty, then I’d feel guilty about that.

[ Sighs ] So, I guess there’s a part of me that’s clinging to that experience, you know, making me relive it over and over again… as a sort of penance.

Adam: Sally.

Sally: Hi.

Adam: Hi. Am I interrupting?

Sally: It’s fine. I, um… I just had to get out of the office for a bit.

Adam: Beautiful day for it. Look, I don’t — I don’t want to put any pressure on you. And that’s why I haven’t called or sent flowers or made any other grand romantic gesture. I mean, if I misread and that’s what you want —

Sally: No, I… that won’t be necessary.

Adam: I just hope that you have been thinking about what i said last time we saw each other.

Sally: Of course I have been thinking about it. I can’t stop.

Nick: I haven’t told anyone this, but I’ve got another reason to feel guilty on top of everything else.

Nikki: What?

Nick: It occurred to me on some level that I judged adam pretty harshly when I learned that he accidentally killed that man when he was a kid.

Nikki: Well, that man was threatening his mother.

Nick: I just thought it confirmed exactly who I thought he was, you know, that he was a bad seed. When I was faced with a similar situation — somebody I loved was in trouble — I reacted the same way, got the same result. And it wasn’t just the death of a man, you know? Dad tried to cover it up.

Nikki: Striking similarities.

Nick: And now I’m going through my own personal disaster here. And who has gone out of his way to be supportive? Adam.

Nikki: Really?

Nick: Yeah.

I just wish it didn’t take something like this for me to be more understanding about what he endured or how it affected him. I mean, you said earlier, you know, carrying that burden around. Adam has done that his entire life, mom, whether he’s consciously aware of it or not. It’s no wonder he is who he is.

Nikki: It certainly would explain why he hasn’t been able to get close to anybody for any length of time.

Nick: Deep down, he knows what he’s capable of. How can he risk it?

Sally: You have been a huge distraction for me, when i should be focused on my job — you know, the one you went through so much trouble to make sure that I kept. But instead, I just keep replaying everything that you put me through. And, frankly, you did an excellent job of stomping on my heart and making me feel like a fool, which I am not.

Adam: Believe me, sally, I — I do know that.

Sally: And I — I don’t even know what forgiveness would look like. I mean, what is that? Is that we get better at small talk or we become running buddies again or we just go grab a coffee at crimson lights and talk about how rough our days were at the office?

Adam: Well, you can define it however you’d like.

Sally: Sure. Until the next time you make a unilateral move that upends my whole world.

[ Voice breaking ] I cannot talk about this right now.

Chance: Mmm. [ Smooches ] Thank you again for a fantastic day.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Things have been so crazy. It feels so nice to get back to a normal life.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Normal life. Right, right. Living in this big old mansion, sleeping on these 1,000-thread-count italian sheets.

Abby: Okay, okay. You know what I mean.

Chance: No, I don’t know what you mean. Go ahead. Tell me. What’s this normal life look like to you?

Abby: More days like today. Totally focused on each other.

Phyllis: Well, I am so happy you like my ideas.

Kyle: Well, I did, too, for the record.

Phyllis: That’s great, both of you. Hey, listen, I am having such fun in this position. I love it. I’m having so much fun here. You know, I should be paying you. I’m absolutely not gonna do that, but I should be.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] Good. Well, I’m glad we spoke. I’ll catch you later.

Phyllis: Okay, great. Hey, did he tell you about his romantic idea about surprising summer and renewing vows?

Jack: He did, and I am very much looking forward to it.

Phyllis: It is really lovely. I am so glad our kids are doing well.

Jack: Agreed. Listen, there’s something I have to ask you. Um, how much did you have to do with the piece talia morgan wrote on diane?

Phyllis: I had nothing to do with it. That was all talia.

[ Pen clatters ]

[ Scoffs ]

Chance: I’m still curious.

Abby: About?

Chance: About this whole normal life, how you picture it. I noticed you didn’t say anything about our jobs.

Abby: Well, in an ideal world, we would both keep our jobs. I would cut back on my hours, and you would pass on the riskier cases.

Chance: This isn’t the first time you’ve thought about this.

Abby: When you came home from spain, it was a painful time in a lot of ways. But we got to spend so much time together, and I will always cherish that. I just… I worry about you when you’re at work. You’re just so conscientious and dedicated. And it’s the stress that it puts on you. I mean, sometimes you bring that tension home with you without meaning to.

Chance: Do you feel like I’m neglecting you?

Abby: No, no, not at all. I just think the more we prioritize our family, the happier we’ll be.

Kyle: My colleague spoke very highly of you. She said you did a great job organizing her parents’ 50th anniversary party. I had originally thought I would do all the planning myself. The problem is, my wife and i spend a lot of time in the same vicinity. We work in the same place. We obviously live together. And every time I try to talk to somebody about what’s on my mind, I, um —

[ Footsteps approaching ] Hey, babe, um… didn’t know you were home.

[ Stammers ] I’m gonna have to call you back.

[ Phone thuds ] How much of that did you hear?

Summer: Enough to know that you are definitely up to something.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: Spill.

Kyle: Huh. Okay. Okay. I’m planning a surprise. That’s all I’m gonna say.

That’s what you were talking to diane about earlier? And traci? Who else knows about it?

Kyle: Mnh, sorry, you’re not getting anything out of me.

Summer: Oh, come on. Just a hint?

Kyle: Mnh-mnh.

[ Both laughing ]

[ Elevator doors open ]

Phyllis: Oh, great! Jack, can I just have a minute of your time? Oh, I want to run something by you. I have a pretty great idea. It’s actually a killer idea. What if marchetti home took the abbott living room and redecorated it? Or the pool house. Whatever you want. But it really would be so explosive out in social media.

Jack: Let me see if I get this straight. You want to redesign a home you know I happen to love just the way it is?

Phyllis: Some of those chairs are from the paleolithic era.

Jack: They’re classics. They’re antiques.

Phyllis: They’re old. How about this? What if I don’t touch the walls and we just touch the sofas and accessories?

Jack: And then when the photo shoot is over, everything goes back to the designer, and we bring things back to the way they were.

Phyllis: Sure. Yeah. We’ll do that. Hey, were you always this unwavering about changing things?

Jack: Since I was this tall.

Phyllis: Oh, god it’s coming back to me.

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: Yes, it’s coming back to me. Okay.

Jack: Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Classics —

Phyllis: Yeah. Okay. Yeah. Like the sofa, right? Yeah.

Jack: Okay, but that was… do what you have to do.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Well, wait, wait, wait. What about — what about the wallpaper?

Jack: [ Laughs ]

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Sharon: Snacks?

Faith: Check.

Nick: Grandparents?

Faith: Check.

Nick: Directions?

Faith: Check.

Sharon: Oh! Hair dryer?

Faith: Check.

Adam: What’s going on here? Okay, what kind of covert operation did I walk in on?

Faith: Big news, adam. Your kidney’s going to college today.

Adam: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: Can you believe our granddaughter is already heading off to college?

Victor: I’m so impressed with her. And what a beautiful girl, you know? She is — she is really something. I think she will be very successful.

Nikki: I assume you’ll be continuing your chess games long distance?

Victor: Ooh, I already have made the first move via an app.

Nikki: Yes, of course you have.

Victor: Yeah. By the way, talking about moves, someone told me they saw you in town talking to a journalist from california. Talia morgan?

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Does anything happen in this town that you don’t hear about?

Victor: Sweetheart, have you ever known anything to slip by me?

Nikki: Well, truth be told, talia initially came to town to write about the impact of ashland’s death on our family.

Victor: Hmm. Sorry to hear that.

Nikki: But with a little help from me, she quickly realized that the more compelling story is diane’s return from the dead. And I was more than happy to provide as much dirt as possible for what I hope will be a beautiful hatchet job.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] I bet you were.

Phyllis: I cannot believe how much fun I’m having working with you.

Summer: It has been pretty great. I am so excited for your ideas for marchetti’s new home line.

Phyllis: Mm, so am I.

Summer: You know, there’s just one thing that’s still kind of distracting me. It’s — it’s that article that talia morgan was writing about ashland.

Phyllis: Um, you — right. What about it?

Summer: Well, I’ve been on the lookout for it, you know, in case it takes a negative spin or twists any of the facts. I want to stay on top of anything that could be detrimental to harrison in the future.

Phyllis: Oh, of course. Of course. I mean, talia — she’s an investigative journalist. I mean, she only writes about the truth. She’s not gonna do anything to an innocent little boy.

Summer: You’re probably right, but… I don’t know. I’m still just curious. Like, what else is there to say about the guy? Just feels like old news by now, right? And the article hasn’t even come out yet. Not that I’ve seen, at least. I mean, where is it?

Phyllis: She’s probably trying to, you know, get other sources, um, confirm the information she has garnered. Wait a second. You still don’t trust me, do you?

Jack: These marchetti projections look very strong. You’re doing a great job, son, setting the company up for future success.

Kyle: As much as I’d like to take the credit, summer is the driving force. I take my lead from her creative decisions. She makes it easy.

Jack: Always good to have someone you can count on. Which reminds me, I need to tell you something and I’m not sure you’re gonna be happy to hear it. Pain hits fast.

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Nikki: I have got high hopes for talia’s story.

Victor: Now, what exactly do you intend to accomplish with it?

Nikki: Well, I’m hoping that the sheer humiliation of seeing her crimes in print will be enough to drive her out of town, this time for good.

Victor: Yeah. Hmm.

Nikki: What? You disapprove?

Victor: No, no, no, no. I think diane jenkins needs to be dealt with. I agree.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I’m glad.

Victor: But I want you to move with caution, okay? Remember — diane jenkins is kyle’s mother and summer’s mother-in-law. I don’t want anything to negatively impact that young family. Beyond that, anything you can do to blow diane jenkins out of the water is alright with me, okay?

Summer: I’m sorry. I can’t deny it. I am a little bit suspicious. I can’t help it, mom. It just seems like there’s something off with this whole thing.

Phyllis: What?! Why? I’m on my best behavior with diane.

Summer: I know, and to be honest, the longer that goes on, the more worried I get. It doesn’t even seem like it’s hard for you to stay calm, which leads me to suspect that there’s something else going on underneath your polite veneer.

Phyllis: Summer, I’m doing what you wanted me to do. I’m being nice to the woman. I mean, I don’t have to go and hang out with her at happy hour. I’m just biting my tongue. It’s hard, after everything that she’s done to me, but I’m doing it for you, okay? I’m just putting on the fake smile. See? It’s, like, a piece of cake.

Summer: Mom, I’ve seen your fake smile, and this is not it. I just — you know what? Never mind. Kyle and I made a pact that we would stop babysitting our mothers and just trust you two to not destroy each other.

Phyllis: That’s a good idea. Stick to that.

Summer: Don’t get me wrong, mom. I’m the one that convinced jack to invest in marchetti, and I’m going to do everything in my power to protect its integrity.

Jack: When I implied i wouldn’t be replacing you as co-ceo, I was letting you off the hook.

Kyle: Why would you do that?

Jack: Because I didn’t want to make you feel guilty about leaving jabot because I thought this move to marchetti was a great move for you.

Kyle: Yeah, well, i appreciate you making the transition easy for me, and this opportunity to work with summer is really a great fit. And I guess I’m okay with you filling the position as long as adam’s not my replacement. No. No, dad, don’t say it.

Jack: Adam changed his mind. Look, I honestly believe he is going to be a great addition to the jabot family. Besides, it will give grandpa jack more time with harrison.

Kyle: Hey, hey, I’m all for more grandpa time, but giving adam any power here — that’s a recipe for disaster.

Jack: I understand your reservations. Adam is looking for a fresh start, and I honestly think he’s put his worst behind him.

Kyle: Yeah, I still find that extremely hard to believe. But I’ve walked away from the co-ceo position, so it’s your decision. Still, I’m keeping my eye on him.

Jack: I would expect nothing less, but do me a favor. Please try to stay optimistic.

Kyle: [ Scoffs ] I guess I’ll have to try ’cause I have so many happy things going on in my life. In fact, I’m planning a bit of a surprise, and I’d like to enlist your help.

Jack: Okay. Sounds intriguing. What’s the plan?

Kyle: Mm, a wedding of sorts.

Jack: A wedding? For whom?

Sharon: Faith is headed to the university of michigan today.

Adam: Wow. Well, congratulations, faith.

Nick: Yeah, we’re gonna drop her off and help her get settled in.

Faith: I guess I should clarify. I’m taking your kidney back to college, since it already went once with you. But it’s my big freshman year, and if it hadn’t been for your donation, I wouldn’t be able to go. You made this day possible for me, and I want to thank you again.

Nick: We all do.

Sharon: Yes, I hope you know we’ll be forever grateful.

Adam: Well, I’m sure my kidney will have a much better time with faith anyway. So, I wish you a lot of luck and success on your new adventure.

Faith: Thanks.

Adam: Could I, uh, get a cup of coffee?

Sharon: Sure.

Adam: Sharon, this is a big day for you.

Sharon: Yeah. It is. Um, it’s an even bigger day for faith, though, and I’m so excited for her starting out this new chapter of her life.

Adam: Well, I guess, uh, faith and I have something more than a kidney in common then.

Sharon: What’s that?

Adam: I am starting a new chapter, too. I’m going to work with jack at jabot.

Sharon: When did that happen?

Adam: Yesterday. But jack and I have been discussing it for a while.

Sharon: I see.

Adam: I get the feeling you’re not, uh, entirely on board with this?

Sharon: Well, it’s not my decision to make. I wish you well. I just hope that you didn’t make this move so that you can stick it to victor.

Adam: No. I made it because jack actually values my input and respects my abilities as an executive. And I value his trust. So, my dad is a non-issue, as he should be.

Sharon: Well, that’s great. I’m glad to hear that. I’m glad you’re not channeling your anger into getting back at victor.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sharon: And instead, you’ve found something positive to focus on. That’s really great. I’m sure sally will be happy, too.

Adam: Sally? Wh– why did you mention her?

Sharon: Oh, she confided in me again, and she’s worried about you.

Adam: She spoke to you again? Are these chats between the two of you becoming a regular thing?

Sharon: Oh, I… I mean, what does it even matter, right? You’re not interested in being with her anymore, so I don’t even know what difference it makes. My husband and I have never been more active.

Phyllis: Oh, thank goodness. No more babysitters. Yay!

Summer: You know, this isn’t a get out of jail free card, mom.

Phyllis: Yeah. Thank you.

Summer: Oh —

Phyllis: No.

Summer: No. Mnh. Me.

Phyllis: You don’t have to worry about me. And I know it’s not a get out of jail free card. All I want to do for you, summer, is help you realize your dream and help you create something that’s long-lasting.

Summer: I certainly hope so.

Phyllis: Well, know so. This is a great opportunity for me, as well. And diane — she’s just, you know, an annoying byproduct.

Summer: Seriously? You just can’t help yourself from taking a cheap shot at her.

Phyllis: No, I can’T. Given our history, I can’T. Understand that. All the tension between me and diane — it will die out. And given that, um, if diane self-implodes, well, you know — that might be possible, even inevitable — will I shed a tear? No chance.

Kyle: The wedding summer and I had in milan was beautiful and unforgettable.

Jack: I absolutely concur.

Kyle: But I know there was one thing summer regrets. She missed having a celebration here in genoa city. So I was wondering if you’d be okay if I planned something at the house. Dad, did I ask for too much? Do you think I’m going overboard with this idea?

Jack: No, no, no, it’s — it’s a beautiful idea. My heart just swelled with the thought. I would be honored to celebrate your marriage in the abbott home.

Kyle: Great. Thank you. Oh, uh, I haven’t told summer about this. I wanted to make sure I planned everything first.

Jack: I’m sure she will be thrilled. Listen, we can talk about this some more. I’ve got to get to a meeting.

Kyle: Yeah, sure.

Jack: You can count on me to help in any way I can. Whatever it takes to make this celebration special.

Diane: What’s this about a celebration?

Adam: Excuse me, sharon.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I’m not sure I’m up for dealing with you right now.

Adam: Will you please join me on the patio? It will just take a moment.

Sally: I’m very busy, but, um…yeah, I think I could spare a minute.

Nick: Everything okay?

Sharon: Um, yeah, fine. I was just, um… anyway, where do we stand on this list?

Faith: Everything is almost packed, shipped, or crossed off the to-dos. We should be ready to leave this afternoon right on schedule.

Adam: Faith’s going off to college. I hope sharon’s ready. But I’m happy for faith. Big turning point in her life.

Sally: Good for faith. Happy for her. But I know you didn’t call me out here to talk about the adventures of your niece. So…what’s going on?

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Adam: I don’t mean to beat around the bush. I know you’re busy. How are things going at newman media?

Sally: Things are going amazingly well. Chloe and I are setting the stage for some really big moves.

Adam: Mm. Well, it sounds like you and the newmans are working well together.

Sally: Actually, I haven’t had much one-on-one time with victoria, but nick is proving to be a terrifically nurturing and supportive boss.

Adam: Hmm. I’m not surprised. I knew you would work your magic and impress them enough to seal your position there.

Sally: Of course you did. It’s the whole reason why you broke up with me, isn’t it? Are we done here?

Adam: Look — no. Please. Will you just let me say what I need to say?

Nikki: Summer will benefit from diane’s departure just as much as the rest of the abbotts and the newmans. That woman staying in town will be a disaster for everybody.

Victor: I couldn’t agree more. But you must remember that it was summer who encouraged kyle to reconnect with his mother, although she knew the risks.

Nikki: Yes, but it’s obvious she’s only tolerating diane for his sake. I mean, the woman is not the kind of mother or mother-in-law that those kids deserve — or any kind of grandmother for harrison. I just know that when diane shows her true colors, everybody will see her for the fraud that she is. And then kyle’s eyes will be opened and summer can be loving and supportive, but not at all surprised.

Victor: Yeah.

Jack: She’s all yours.

Kyle: Okay, mom.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: I will tell you, but first, you need to understand this is a big surprise for summer. So, can I trust you to keep a secret?

Diane: Yes. My lips are sealed. I promise.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] I’m planning a wedding celebration for my wife in her hometown, with all of her family and friends to witness.

Diane: Oh, kyle! That is so sweet and wildly romantic.

Kyle: Oh, I think summer will love the idea.

Diane: I know she will. And I want to do whatever I can to help make this the spectacular day you both deserve.

Kyle: Thanks for offering, mom.

Diane: Yeah. I am — I am just so grateful to be here with you and my grandson at such a happy and important time. I missed so many of these moments.

Kyle: Well, the good news is you’re here now.

Diane: Yeah. You know, I know this wedding you’re planning is for summer, but, in a way, it — it almost feels like it’s for me, too, since I wasn’t here the first time. I am over the moon that I get to celebrate such a wonderful milestone with you. It’s gonna be so special.

Kyle: Well, that’s the plan.

Diane: Yeah.

[ Indistinct conversation ]

Summer: Looks like we walked in on something.

Diane: Oh, just, um, another day of counting my blessings. But I really need to get back to work. Uh…nice dress, phyllis.

Phyllis: Thank you so much. It’s marchetti.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Faith: The last thing to do is say goodbye to noah. But I will be back in plenty of time to catch up with him before we leave.

Nick: Alright.

Faith: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: And there goes our baby girl. She’s all grown up, ready to take on the world.

Sharon: She’s my last one. Mariah’s married now, starting a life of her own.

Nick: And we’re very happy for her.

Sharon: Yep. And I remember when noah left. Broke my heart a little.

Nick: Yeah, me too. But we survived. And look — now he’s back.

Sharon: Yeah, you know, and faith is gonna be back soon, too. I mean, after all, the holidays are coming, and — and there’s three-day weekends. She said that she wants to work for newman when she graduates, so I would imagine she’ll move back to genoa city permanently.

Nick: Unless she wants to go work at one of our european divisions.

Sharon: No. Don’t even think that.

Nick: [ Chuckles ]

[ Cellphone pings ]

[ Groans ]

Sharon: What? Trouble?

Nick: No. It’s just my dad. He wants to see me.

Sharon: Oh. Well, why don’t you go and do that? We still have some time before we need to leave. I hope it’s nothing serious.

Nick: When it’s my dad, when is it not serious? Oh, no. What’s wrong?

Tessa: [ Sighs ] I brought in ensure max protein

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Tessa: I just — I can’t believe it. I really can’T.

Mariah: We had an awful morning.

Sharon: What happened?

Mariah: Uh, we got turned down by a private adoption attorney.

Sharon: What? Why? I mean, I knew there’d be hurdles, but not right out of the gate.

Mariah: We wanted to be open about our past. We didn’t want to hide anything.

Tessa: We thought it was better than risking things come out and potentially delaying or affecting the process.

Mariah: So much for honesty being the best policy.

Sharon: What did this attorney say?

Mariah: Uh, she didn’t feel like it would be likely that we would be chosen by a prospective birth mother when we were compared to people that didn’t have…criminal records.

Nikki: I don’t know where the time goes. Can you believe that little dominic is already a year old? On top of faith going off to college.

Victor: Yep. All these milestones puts things in perspective, doesn’t it?

Nikki: Yes, it certainly does. But something tells me that you’re talking about something more specific.

Victor: Well, I can’t help but think about adam’s place in the family.

Nikki: I’m sorry that he’s let you down yet again.

Victor: I think this time it may be different. He promised not to be revengeful, you know? I mean, he could have evidence that could cause a lot of trouble for our family, but i haven’t seen it anywhere.

Nikki: Darling, please promise me that you won’t get your hopes up again. I mean, you should be focusing on how well your other children are doing. I know that adam’s distance is breaking your heart, but it’s not your fault that he seems incapable of being a meaningful member of this family.

Victor: I still feel there’s a chance that he’ll come around.

Nikki: Maybe there’s just too many wounds, too much anger over the years.

Victor: But I’m not gonna give up on him. He’s my son.

Sally: I know you have nowhere to be, but I do, and I’m not gonna let my work slide because of you.

Adam: Actually, I have somewhere to be now, too. Jack offered me co-ceo at jabot, and, uh, I took him up on it.

Sally: When did that happen? Did you have this cushy new job lined up when you walked out on me at newman media?

Adam: Mnh. Jack offered it to me out of the blue after I quit.

Sally: Huh. How’s that going for you? Bet you’re juggling a lot with this big new job and doing everything in your power to destroy your father at the same time.

Summer: Hey, what was — what was going on earlier when my mom and I walked in? You and diane seemed almost conspiratorial.

Kyle: Nothing for you to worry about. My mom’s emotions get the better of her sometimes, that’s all. She still finds it hard to believe that she was able to get her life back after all these years. And, hey, we need to go. We’re late for the conference call with milan.

Summer: Oh. Yeah.

Phyllis: Eavesdropping a little?

Diane: [ Scoffs ] Of course not. I was just marveling at how happy our kids are.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. And I’d like them to stay that way.

Diane: I’d like nothing more.

Phyllis: So, that little moment that summer and I walked in on?

Diane: Life is full of all kinds of moments, but that one was not for public consumption.

Phyllis: Oh, that’s interesting, considering how your life has been served up for public consumption today. Oh, you haven’t seen it? We really had our hands full with our two-year-old.

Sharon: This adoption attorney’s decision is just absurd, and it’s wrong. You too aren’t criminals. Where does she get off saying something like that about you?

Tessa: It’s true. We haven’t actually broken the law in a long time.

Mariah: But our records are far from spotless. I mean, I cringe to think at all the break-ins and robberies i committed.

Sharon: But you were forced into a cult by the people who stole you from me. They should be the ones taking all the blame for that. Ian ward — he couldn’t teach anyone right from wrong.

Tessa: I mean, I’m not innocent, either. I blackmailed you, nikki, phyllis, and victoria, and i stole nikki’s gun.

Sharon: But you did all of that to protect your sister, who was in very serious danger.

Tessa: Yeah, well, that part didn’t go over well with the lawyer, either. Turns out being mixed up with a sex-trafficking operation does not make us look like the best prospective parents.

Mariah: It’s enough to have lived through all of that trauma, but now it feels like we’re being punished for it. Years later. It’s not fair.

Tessa: I was prepared for this to be a long and difficult process, but I was not prepared for the person who’s supposed to be our advocate to reject us before we even get started.

Mariah: We thought we had gone through some horrible times and we had finally put it all behind us and moved on.

Sharon: Well, you did. And you have. I’m sorry, but this is just outrageous. I hope that the two of you are not planning on giving up now.

Phyllis: Oh, I guess you haven’t seen the latest, um, posting on talia morgan’s magazine site.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: I suppose she decided to scrap her article on ashland and do deep dive into your life.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Wow. Well, it’s a banner headline on her site.

Diane: Oh, and it’s what? It’s what? Just a bunch of gossip.

Phyllis: No. She’s not a gossip columnist. You know that. She’s an investigative journalist. You know — because you were fawning all over her yesterday.

Diane: Yeah, and this woman wrote about what exactly? Old news? Because I haven’t done anything wrong in years.

Phyllis: Mm. So says you.

Diane: Look, the people who matter have moved on from the past, and I don’t have the energy for those clinging to it.

Phyllis: You’ve been on your best behavior since you came into town, diane. But after reading this article, everyone will know that you are the most despicable and the most hated woman in genoa city. And that must disturb you in so many ways.

Diane: [ Sighs heavily ] “The long and winding road of diane jenkins. Back from the dead.”

Nikki: Ooh, this is too good. “Years ago, diane jenkins appeared to be the victim of a vicious murder.”

Victor: Whoa. So, your handiwork has paid off?

Nikki: Oh, you bet it has. Listen to this. “Now she has returned to the scene of the crime, alive and well and hoping to pick up where she left off.” But can she really overcome the trail of destruction she left behind?” I’ve got to give talia a call and tell her how brilliant this article is.

Victor: [ Laughs ]

[ Door closes ]

Nick: Hey, dad.

Victor: Hi, son.

Nick: Uh, I’m guessing your summons has to do with faith leaving today. Did you forget to give her a gift or something?

Victor: No. It has to do with my concern about sally spectra. How do you think she’s doing at newman media?

Nick: So far, she’s lived up to our expectations.

Victor: Really? But not to mine. I’d asked her to try to convince adam to stay with the company, and she was not able to do that. So, as far as I’m concerned, she’s not up to her task.

Adam: I don’t want to talk about my father. I am worried about you right now.

Sally: Well, you certainly don’t need to be.

Adam: Not according to chloe.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] What did she say to you?

Adam: She — she was simply acting out of concern for her friend and boss. But she accused me of trying to mess with your head, which was never my intention.

Sally: Well, for your information, my head is perfectly fine. Completely un-messed with.

Adam: I certainly want to believe that. And chloe was very adamant that I need to make it clear that there is no future for us as a couple.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I cannot believe that chloe’s actually getting involved in my personal life. So, is that the reason why you brought me out here — to follow through with chloe’s request? You want to give me more reasons why you don’t want to be with me? Is there really anything that you could say that could hurt me more than you already have?

Adam: No, sally. Okay? You’ve got it all wrong.

Sally: Then what?

Adam: I want to say that I’m sorry. Your heart is at the heart of everything you do.

Sharon: That adoption attorney better not have discouraged you in any way, okay? We’ll find another one. We’ll find a better one, one that can see that you two have gotten your lives together in spectacular fashion.

Mariah: You’re more than biased, okay? You’re my mom, for god’s sake.

Tessa: And mine, too, pretty much.

Sharon: Which puts me in the perfect position to know that both of you will be great parents.

Mariah: Thank you, mom.

Sharon: And neither one of you are quitters. You know, it takes faith most of all, but it also takes strength and stamina to be a parent. And I can testify that you both have that and a lot more. A mom is someone who speaks up for someone else who just had surgery and can’t talk for themselves. A mom is someone who knows that their loved one is going through something, even if they’re miles and miles away. Your past is not gonna make you worse parents. It’s going to make you better because you learned from it. And you’ll know how to keep your own children away from falling into those same traps. You just watch. Your kids are gonna be the greatest gift in your life. And they’ll also be your greatest heartaches sometimes, too, unfortunately. But you will be their rocks. You’ll be there with them every step of the way, until one day they’ve grown up and they go out into the world on their own. But you won’t worry about that because you’ll know that you have prepared them for it. And you’ll still be there with them, coaching them through all of life’s journeys, all the highs and lows… because that is what a good mother does. Come here.

Mariah: [ Sighs, sniffles ]

Phyllis: I knew you wouldn’t be able to resist.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Juicy, isn’t it? And I forgot to tell you — apparently, it’s not just this article. This is the first of a series of articles on you.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Wait till everybody gets a load of this.

Jack: [ Breathes deeply ]

Nick: Come on, dad. You didn’t honestly believe sally was gonna talk adam into doing something he was determined not to, right? I mean, that was never gonna happen. Adam is nothing if not stubborn.

Victor: Your brother always had a chip on his shoulder when it came to doing a favor for his family, you know? But I still think sally specter should have been able to convince him to stay with newman media.

Nick: Adam didn’t just walk away from newman media and the family. He also walked away from sally. I get the impression she was very hurt by the way he did it, even though he claims to have done it for her. She just wants to put the whole situation in her rearview mirror.

Victor: Do you really think sally spectra is able to run a company?

Nick: I know you don’t want to hear this, but she’s done everything we’ve asked of her, and she’s done a great job. And I actually think she’s gonna do an even better job and excel once she gets adam out of her system.

Victor: Yeah, but, see, that’s the point, son. Again, personal feelings — what does that have to do with running a company? Nothing. I don’t think she’s capable of it. Besides that, do you remember that she convinced summer to move to milan, thereby endangering the relationship with kyle? I don’t trust that woman. I think you should fire her.

Sally: So, what exactly are you sorry for? Because I have a long list of your offenses that are apology-worthy.

Adam: And I apologize for every single one of them, sally, okay? I was a cruel jerk. And I feel terrible for lying to you. And I should have trusted that you and I — we could have decided together how to handle the situation. Instead, I didn’t let you weigh in at all.

Sally: Yeah, that wasn’t fair to me.

Adam: I know. But all I could think about was protecting you and your position at newman media. I mean, the last thing that i wanted is for my family’s distrust of me to impact your opportunity to shine in your role. And you have. You have. You have proven yourself worthy, despite all the doubts that they have had about you.

Sally: Yeah. Apparently, they had more faith in me than you did.

Adam: I didn’t want you to be collateral damage in this war that I was gonna re-launch with my family. But now…there is no war. And I just — I should’ve believed that you and I, as a team, could figure out a way to keep you out of it. You know, I guess I just — I have been burned too many times, and I have made mistakes in my past that I never wanted to make again.

Sally: Like with chelsea.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Okay, sally, you and I — we were always better working together. And I should have trusted in that, should have trusted in us. And I know you have every reason to think this is just more bull from me. But you know me. You see right through my lies, and you have been right about me this whole time. So, can’t you tell this is sincere? This apology is coming from my heart. Is there any way that you can forgive me?

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Lily: Chelsea.

Billy: “Oh,” as in that’s not a big deal, or “oh,” as in you’re not happy that I spend any time with her?

Lauren: We’re having a problem with the direction of the shoot. And if I’m to be honest, it’s with tessa.

Adam: Just thought you might want to know that I’ve taken a job at jabot as jack’s co-ceo.

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Chloe: Okay, so our watchwords for this evening are “prioritize” and “delegate.” And, hopefully, by the end of this conversation, we’ll have figured out if we’re going to keep omega news or dump it.

Sally: That is the age-old problem, isn’t it? Do we continue to invest in an underperforming platform, hope that things change, or do we just accept that it will never live up to expectations and just move on?

Chloe: A few minutes ago I thought we were in agreement that we’re going to put the company’s resources elsewhere and give some added support to a younger, fresher company.

Sally: Yeah, but what if there’s a reason that newman stayed with omega for this long, and it was just waiting for the right ceo to give it some oomph? I was there for the good times. Yes, sure, it’s struggled a little bit recently and the numbers aren’t great, but when it’s good, it can be number one. It just needs the right circumstances.

Chloe: Hey, sally, please pay attention to the clock.

Sally: Okay, you just don’t give up on something just because it’s hit a rough patch. All of us go through trying times. Is it a diamond in the rough? Undoubtedly. But I’ve seen glimmers of brilliance. It could be an industry-changer. I mean, how do you just walk away from a gem like that?

Chloe: Cut the crap, sally. We’re not talking about omega. We stopped talking about omega 10 minutes ago. So here’s what you have to do. Forget about adam, because if you keep letting these questions about him take over your brain, you’ll just wind up another casualty.

Chelsea: [ Sighs, sniffles ]

[ Sighs, sniffles ]

[ Knock on door ]

Adam: Chelsea. Hey, it’s me. Let me in.

Chelsea: Adam?

Adam: Yeah. You decent?

Chelsea: Have I ever been?

Adam: Well, good point. I’ve seen every version of you, so just let me in.

Chelsea: [ Sniffles, sighs ] Okay.

[ Sighs, sniffles ]

[ Sighs ] Hey. What’s going on?

Adam: There’s something that you need to see.

Chelsea: It can’t wait till morning?

Adam: Nope, because it’s going to blow your mind.

Phyllis: Bang. There you go. It’s the last of its kind. Enjoy. Ha. You’re funny.

Nick: What is this?

Phyllis: You know what it is. It’s all your money back for the loan that you gave me for the grand phoenix. And thank you, by the way. That’s it. Oh, gosh. You know? I sold it to chancellor-winters. It’s over. I have to pay back my debts.

Nick: I gave this to you a long time ago. There were no strings attached, remember? But you refused.

Phyllis: Yeah. So here we are, the end of an era.

Nick: Seems like you came up with the idea for your hotel like a lifetime ago.

Phyllis: A lifetime ago, right. That was my rise from the ashes after all the bridges had burned. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Nick: Come on. Yeah, you could have. When there’s something you want, I dare anyone to get in your way.

Phyllis: You say that like it’s a good thing.

Nick: I mean, it can be. If the grand phoenix was in the hands of anyone else, it would have just been some other hotel, you know, come and go, but you created this luxury destination where everybody keeps coming back. It’s unforgettable, like you.

Phyllis: You’re just saying that because it’s true.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nick: It is true. You really created something special.

Phyllis: Thank you. I think I did, too. And I think that the staff will talk about me and what a great employer I was and how I made everybody stay comfortable and how good I was to the guests. It’s a fact. That would be true.

Nick: It would be true.

Phyllis: Oh, it was — it was hard, you know? It was a lot of hard work. You know that. I put out a lot of fires. Oh, but I made it into something. And that escape club. Wow. And that was amazing. That was pretty genius on my part. Who knew that I’d be the one to make people’s dreams come true?

Nick: Some of us knew.

Phyllis: I’m walking away, and I made a profit, so that’s good. I made it a success, and that’s what I wanted to do. I am out to dream another dream and turn that into a reality.

Diane: Talia morgan… am I right? The investigative reporter?

Talia: Well, that depends. Who wants to know? Hello? You are?

Diane: Just a huge fan who’s dying to know what brings you all the way to little, old genoa city. Hi, I’m karen.

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Sally: You make it sound like I’m obsessing over adam.

Chloe: Because you are.

Sally: You could not be further from the truth.

Chloe: Okay, I know all the symptoms. I just can’t find the cure. I warned you about this many, many times. This is what he does. He finds a beautiful woman who’s just a little broken around the edges maybe, and things start to burn bright for a while, and then he breaks it off. But he still finds a way to keep you interested and maintain a connection to make you believe that there’s still something between you that’s undeniable and immortal.

Sally: You know what? I think we’ll keep omega.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, of course you will. Of course you will. Because adam is an expert at finding women who just can’t let go. You know what you’ll do next? Because I do. You make a mental note of all of the wonderful things that you two did together. How he made you feel so special and important. And you’re chalking all of the really screwed-up stuff he said and did to the trauma he suffered as a child. Because, sure, he mistreated you and he acted like a full piece of human garbage, but, no, no, that’s not the real adam. That’s not the man that you fell in love with. He’s different.

Sally: I’m not in love.

Chloe: No, please. This is how it all starts. This is how it all starts. The denial. Yeah, I went through this, this ill-fated obsession with adam, with chelsea so many times I know it by heart, and it is wearing me out. Seeing someone else waste their time and energy thinking about this guy and, worst, still loving him?

[ Sighs ] Please don’t make me go through that again. I just can’T. I’m not that strong, and adam definitely isn’t worth it, and you deserve a hell of a lot better.

Chelsea: Connor made this?

Adam: Uh-huh. At camp.

Chelsea: It’s so good.

Adam: Right? He’s been begging me to get a wood-burning kit, but i said you would never forgive me.

Chelsea: Oh, I told him the same thing. I said, absolutely not. No way. Oh, my god. I love it. It’s the three — our names, the three of our names.

Adam: Yeah, do you see how the “c” for chelsea is the “c” for connor?

Chelsea: Mm, and the last letter of my name is the beginning of yours.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Kid’s a genius.

Chelsea: He really is. Oh, my gosh, I know exactly where I’m going to put this. I got to keep this one, right? He can make you another?

Adam: I’m sure connor will get a kick out of making another.

Chelsea: Yeah. Wow. He’s a special kid.

Adam: He is. And he’s happy and healthy. Whatever else we did, we did this right.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Adam: Yeah. Anyway, that’s not the only reason that I came to see you.

Chelsea: Okay.

Adam: I wanted to tell you that I took your advice to heart, and I went to see jack, and I accepted his offer to work at jabot.

Chelsea: Adam, you did it?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: That’s incredible. I’m so happy for you.

Adam: Thank you.

Chelsea: And I’m proud of you, too. I know that’s a big decision — resisting the urge to take down victor, ignoring the impulse to just burn it all down.

[ Sighs ] What?

Adam: I mean, revenge and self-destruction. Without even telling you, you knew what road I was on.

Chelsea: Well, we’re part of each other. You know, jack is going to catch some heat for bringing you on.

Adam: That’s an understatement. I have miles to go before I can win over the rest of the family and convince them to trust me. But the important part is I took the better choice, and that wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t taken your advice. So thank you. It means a lot to me that you still have my back.

Chelsea: Of course.

Adam: And I want to do the same for you.

Phyllis: So, how are things going for you, mr. Coo? Dare I ask?

Nick: Let’s not talk about that, alright? I know how you feel about me being here.

Phyllis: I could be happy for you, even though I totally disagree with your decision to be here.

Nick: Okay, it’s going great. Thank you.

Phyllis: Great. See? I’m happy. Look at that.

Nick: Yes, I love working with my mom and victoria.

Phyllis: Great. Great. How is victoria?

Nick: Doing awesome. You know, very well, considering what she went through.

Phyllis: Oh, that’s great to hear.

Nick: She came back really strong and focused. She has all these goals for newman enterprises, and I’m here to make sure she achieves those goals. What is that face?

Phyllis: We know the truth.

Nick: What truth?

Phyllis: We know who’s really behind victoria. He’s holding the puppet strings. Victor is having somebody else doing his bidding.

Nick: Let’s talk about something else.

Phyllis: Alright, yeah, let’s talk about something else, because all of that messy newman stuff, you know, that was the demise of our relationship, so…

Nick: I’ll avoid it if you do.

Phyllis: Okay, I’ll avoid it. I just want to say that I’m happy for you, and I’m happy that you’re working with your family, and the newmans seem to be one big happy family right now.

Nick: You know, I don’t have blinders on when it comes to my father, right? I know exactly what he’s capable of.

Phyllis: I’m glad you’re not in denial. Hey, listen.

[ Sighs ] Take it from someone who knows you very well. Stay vigilant, even when it’s smooth sailing. Especially when it’s smooth sailing.

Nick: Okay, thanks. Since we’re sticking our noses where they don’t belong, I mean, your move to marchetti?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Nick: I’m happy for you. I am. It just seems super suspicious, however.

Phyllis: Did you “however” me? Really?

Nick: You know what I’m saying.

Phyllis: I have no idea what you’re saying.

Nick: Do I need to say it out loud? Diane.

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Phyllis: Oh, diane. Diane is just a nuisance. I’m just gonna ignore her.

Nick: Mm.

Phyllis: Mm.

Nick: Remember how you felt compelled to give me advice?

Phyllis: Yeah, about your dad, yeah.

Nick: I’m gonna do the same for you. You hate diane. I get it. So does half the town. But if you are making this move to marchetti just so you can make a move against her…

Phyllis: Wait a second.

Nick: …That would be a terrible mistake.

Phyllis: What are you thinking?

Nick: You sold your hotel.

Phyllis: Yeah, I sold my hotel so I could work with our daughter. It’ll be so much fun.

Nick: Okay, fine. But just don’t risk all that love and happiness for the momentary satisfaction of sticking it to diane, alright? Phyllis, it won’t be worth what it costs you.

Talia: Well, I’m working on a story about the recently deceased ashland locke.

Diane: You don’t say.

Talia: I’m not at liberty to disclose any details. I’m sure you understand.

Diane: Oh, oh, of course, but, you know, ashland and i shared a unique connection.

Talia: Did you?

Diane: Yeah, he raised my grandson.

Talia: Fascinating.

Diane: You know, if you’d like, I could maybe help shed some light on the man, answer any questions you have.

Talia: I’d appreciate that. You wouldn’t happen to have time now, would you?

Diane: As a matter of fact, i do.

Talia: This is too good to be true. I’m so glad we met.

Diane: And I can’t believe that I’m going to help

the talia morgan with a story. Lucky me.

Chloe: The sooner you purge yourself from adam, the better off you’ll be. We’ll both be. I’m not just saying this for the good of the company. I really care about you. You’re talented and energetic, and adam will deplete you of everything. I hate seeing him put you through the wringer like this.

Sally: Thank you for caring about me, chloe. It really means a lot. But you know how it is when you love someone.

Chloe: Oh, no. Oh, no. You said it.

Sally: Well, you can’t just hit the “do not love” button even after they break your heart. Especially now that I know that adam only called it quits with me to protect me.

Chloe: You said it yourself, that he should have trusted you and believed in you. Instead, he put his obsessions first.

Sally: But at least he believed in me to succeed here.

Chloe: Sally, no. Do not get sucked back in. Break the chain. Resist him.

Sally: I am. I am. I will. I mean it. Thank you for the chat, chloe. There’s something that I really have to go do.

[ Sighs ]

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Chelsea, something is obviously bothering you. And whatever it is, I think is a little more than jitters over finding a job.

Chelsea: I appreciate your concern for me, but I’m fine. I promise.

Adam: You know, when we were talking earlier —

Chelsea: You know, don’t make too much of that. You just caught me at a weak moment.

Adam: But it was nice letting our guard down. We were reconnecting.

Chelsea: It was nice, but it doesn’t mean I’m ready to dive into the deep recesses of my personal life with you.

Adam: Okay, well, if not with me, I hope you talk to somebody. Somebody that you do trust.

Chelsea: Okay, I’ll be sure to do that.

Adam: I hope you do, ’cause god knows I have learned the hard way that bearing the pain doesn’t make it go away.

Chelsea: You’ve learned that? Okay.

Adam: Yes. It can grow. It can fester and manifest itself in terrible ways down the line, chelsea.

Chelsea: Okay, dr. Newman, this session is over.

Adam: I’m just trying to give you my two cents.

Chelsea: Why does everyone keep acting like I’m one step away from a breakdown? I brought in ensure max protein

Chelsea: Sorry. Didn’t mean to come across so passionate. No need to alert the authorities.

Adam: [ Sighs ] It’s fine.

Chelsea: I need you to understand how it makes me feel. I’m having a bad day. People have them all the time, all over the world. But instead of offering me a mai tai, everyone keeps suggesting I see a shrink.

Adam: Chelsea, there’s no shame in talking to a professional.

Chelsea: And it starts with the word “shame.”

[ Sighs ] Adam, I have done some stuff. It doesn’t mean I am incapable of functioning. I just need you to see me as a normal person. I’m allowed to have the freedom to vent like other people do.

Adam: Chelsea, other people have not been through what you have been through. And, yes, I am aware that I played a pivotal role in getting you off track. And because I feel responsible for so much of your pain, I’m invested in just trying to get you some relief.

Chelsea: So maybe this isn’t about me at all. Maybe this is just the guilt talking.

Adam: Okay, I get it. You’re evading. Okay. Did I stumble too far into your danger zone?

[ Cellphone pings ]

Chelsea: You should probably get that.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Look, I’m — I’m sorry if I overstepped. The last thing I wanted to do was upset you or offend you.

Chelsea: Apology accepted. But… this stays here.

Adam: Understood. Okay? I’ll talk to you soon.

Chelsea: Okay.

Sally: Hope I’m not intruding.

Phyllis: Ugh, you always are.

Sally: I just need to consult my boss regarding a newman media issue.

Phyllis: It’s a private conversation right now.

Nick: Actually, I think we’ve covered everything.

Phyllis: I don’t think so. I have a couple more things to say to you.

Nick: I think we’re good. We’ll talk soon.

Phyllis: I have some work to do myself at marchetti, actually. It’s really fun to work with our daughter. It’s a revelation, actually. People try to take her down on every occasion, but she rises like a phoenix. Just like her mom.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Wow. Okay, what is this problem you have? Lay it on me. It’s not really a problem, per se. Just something I wanted to run by you.

Phyllis: Nikki.

Nikki: What are you doing here?

Phyllis: Oh, I was just giving nick the final payment for the loan he gave me for the grand phoenix. I had a very interesting conversation with our new pal talia.

Nikki: Is that right?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. I was giving her a couple tidbits from diane’s past that have yet to be exposed.

Nikki: And?

Phyllis: And I could see her investigative-journalist mind working overtime.

Nikki: Well, judging from the text that she sent us earlier, it seems like she’s getting ready to write an in-depth exposé on the real diane jenkins.

Diane: I’m so used to seeing your byline on all of my favorite articles, and here you are, right in my very own backyard. I am curious, though, how you’re going to breathe some new life into these same old facts. I mean, so much has already been reported about ashland.

Talia: Well, my goal is to go beyond what’s already been published. The secret to my success is my ability to dig deep, to find out what people are hiding and bring it all to light.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Well, I’m just thrilled that you’re interested in what I can bring to the story. What do you want to know?

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Sally: I’m trying to decide if we should drop one of our news platforms. I saw potential in it when I first took over. I thought that it had gotten a little too predictable, so I made some cosmetic changes, but my main thing was the content.

Nick: That’s what keeps people coming back.

Sally: Exactly. I mean, we have to have reliable information, some offbeat stuff, but the main focus should always be authenticity.

Nick: What are the numbers?

Sally: Not exactly where I’d like them to be. This morning I was ready to dump it, and now I… I don’t know. I’m wondering if we should just hold on to it, see if it can gain some traction. What do you think?

Nick: Sally, the first time we met in newman media, vick and I were five minutes away from firing you. You spoke to us that day with such passion and conviction about how you wanted to run newman media that you made us believe in you, especially me. So what’s going on? This person with all these innovative ideas is all of a sudden second-guessing herself. Why?

Adam: What’s the emergency?

Chloe: Well, you seem scattered. Did I interrupt a crossword puzzle, or were you rearranging your spice cabinet, mr. Man of leisure?

Adam: I was in the middle of an intense conversation with chelsea, and I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but she appears to be in a pretty precarious position.

Chloe: Okay, you can stop right there, because that is the last thing that I want to hear. You’re spending time with chelsea so she can unburden herself, and at the same time, you’re messing around with sally’s head.

Adam: No, I’m not playing games with either one of them, chloe, but I am really worried about chelsea because I think she really needs help.

Chloe: From you? Because if she’s struggling, it’s from what you did to her.

Adam: I know. I know. And she knows that I know. I told her as much.

Chloe: It was an all-too-rare moment of self-realization. Congratulations. So are you going to show sally the same consideration?

Adam: [ Sighs ] The last thing that I want is to hurt her.

Chloe: Prove it.

Diane: And as it turned out, my son kyle was harrison’s biological father.

Talia: Fascinating, though I wonder what that was like for ashland. I mean, here’s a man who kept so many secrets only to find out his wife was keeping the biggest of them all.

Diane: Hmm. We never discussed it, but maybe that’s what set him on the path that eventually led to his downfall.

Talia: So based on what you told me, you only learned you’re a grandmother recently.

Diane: Yes, I did.

Talia: Is that what then made you leave L.A. And come here? I’m trying to get my timeline straight.

Diane: Oh, yeah, I — well, I had moved to L.A. Because of personal issues, but then I worked hard, and I got my life in a good place, and I came back to be with my son. And harrison, the little light of my life, was the unexpected miracle that I’ve been so blessed to receive.

Talia: Well, that’s so touching, though I doubt ashland felt the same way. I mean, there you were, one more person with a biological connection to harrison that he didn’t have.

Diane: We actually had a very civil relationship.

Talia: Interesting. Tell me how that came about.

Diane: You know, I’m so curious how you’re going to tell his story. There are so many ways of looking at a person’s life. Are you just digging for dirt, or do you intend to portray ashland locke as a misunderstood mogul?

Nikki: What the hell?

Phyllis: Don’t stare.

Nikki: Well, somebody needs to explain to our journalist friend what it means to bury the lede.

Phyllis: She said she wanted to meet with us, but she didn’t tell us that she was going to be here.

Nikki: Well, maybe it wasn’t planned. I mean, diane has a way of showing up where she’s not wanted.

Phyllis: So what do we do? I mean, we leave and we come back when the coast is clear? I mean —

Nikki: Let’s text talia and find out what’s going on. Then we’ll decide what we do.

Diane: Phyllis, nikki, come meet someone.

Nikki: Ah, there goes that plan.

Phyllis: What the hell do we do now?

Nikki: Fake a smile and hold on tight.

Diane: Talia morgan, award-winning journalist, I would like you to meet two of genoa city’s most prominent citizens, phyllis summers and nikki newman.

Phyllis: Oh, I’m not familiar. I —

Diane: Oh, she’s from L.A., But I’m sure you’ve read her work.

Nikki: It’s a pleasure, ms. Morgan.

Phyllis: Uh, yes, it’s a pleasure. What brings you to our fine town?

Diane: She’s doing a story about ashland.

Nikki: Oh, well, I hope you leave out newman enterprises, because I would hate for my family’s business reputation to be sullied.

Phyllis: Uh-huh. How’d the two of you meet?

Diane: Oh, well, I just came in to grab a bite, and i couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Talia morgan? Here? So I just barged right over, and we’ve been talking.

Talia: And imagine my surprise when I learned diane has a connection to my subject. I mean, what are the chances?

Phyllis: Yeah, what are the chances? I mean, if I may, you could possibly think it’s a stroke of luck running into diane, but I assure you, it’s not. She’s not a reliable source.

Diane: Oh, phyllis.

[ Chuckles ] We always joke like this.

Nikki: Oh, she’s right. Phyllis is. I mean, I might trust diane to give me the right time of day, but only if I verify it with a third party.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: Nikki, I guess I need to remind you that I was instrumental in having ashland arrested for violating the restraining order that was put in place to keep him away from harrison.

Phyllis: And she always exaggerates her good deeds.

Nikki: Ah, that is true. She will try to tell you she has stood toe-to-toe with the saints. Then again, maybe she has. I mean, there was that miraculous return from the dead.

Talia: Sounds like a juicy story.

Nikki: Oh, you have no idea.

Sally: I don’t understand your question. I have an abundance of ideas, some of which are, if I do say so myself, brilliant. But I just like to think things through from all angles.

Nick: I think there’s a lot more going on here, and it’s not criticism. Sally, you’ve proven you have what it takes to run newman media. Trust me, if you didn’t, you’d be gone. But I think there’s something getting in the way of that, and I would like to get to the root of it.

Sally: He — it — it won’T.

Nick: Look, we all want you to reach your full potential, you know, we all want you to succeed. So just be honest with me. What is going on?

Sally: You’re right.

[ Sighing ] There was… an outside issue that may have caused me to question my initial decision.

Nick: Adam.

Chloe: You finally did something decent when you broke up with sally. You not only saved her job, but you probably spared her tons of therapy moving on. And then you mucked it all up by claiming that you still loved her, that you stepped aside to save her dream, that it was a selfless act.

Adam: Mm-hmm. It was the truth.

Chloe: Oh, my god.

[ Scoffs ] Are you serious? It was the exact opposite of selfless, you big jerk. And now she’s got her head all turned around. She can’t even focus on her job, which means that she’s probably going to fall back and then she’ll fail. All because you had to go and make yourself out to be the hero, you dummy.

Adam: Well, if there’s one thing you and I can agree on, it’s that I am no hero.

Chloe: Okay, well, before you go and hang your cape up, there is one last act of kindness I’d like to request.

Adam: What is it?

Chloe: I am begging you to make it crystal clear to sally that there is no future for the two of you.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

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Sally: I am going to offer a polite “no comment.” Constructive feedback is always appreciated, and I thank you for your thoughts.

Nick: You’re welcome. You handled my prying very well.

Sally: I’m going to take that as a compliment and proof that I should always follow my good instincts, the very thing that convinced you that I’m the right person for the job. So I’m just going to take a deeper look at this whole news conundrum and make a call.

Nick: There you go. Sally, I always trust your instincts. But if you want to bounce some ideas around, my door will always be open for you.

Sally: Thanks, nick. That’s good to know. And I promise my personal life will not interfere with my job. You have my word.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: Go to sally and find some way to convince her that when you dumped her it wasn’t a selfless act of love and protection. Go be the jerk that I see.

Adam: I’m not sure that i can, chloe.

Chloe: Oh, come on. Come on. Be the cruel, selfish, heartless bastard we all know you are at your core, the ruthless, inhuman —

Adam: Mm-hmm. I get it. Message received.

Chloe: Go break that girl’s heart. She’ll get over you. But she has to know that she needs to get over you. Otherwise, she’s going to be staring off at the skyline, wondering if you’re ever going to take her back. So you let her know that it is a big no. Do you want her to fail after you’ve dumped her just so she can keep her job?

Adam: No, of course.

Chloe: Then you have to do this to make sure that she doesn’t wreck her career. Haven’t you done enough damage from one lifetime?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Why can’t you commit to something as simple as a family outing for the sake of our son?

Adam: Relax, chelsea. I didn’t say that i wouldn’t do it.

Chelsea: Well, you didn’t say you would, either. Why? Is it because sally’s here? You don’t want to send her the wrong message?

Billy: We are good together. This relationship is unlike any other one that I have in my life. It’s a unique connection. It’s alright. You know, we’ve been working closely together lately, and, uh, the moment was misinterpreted. It happens to the best of us.

Chelsea: Can we just pretend that never happened? We need to focus because this is our final podcast, so let’s just move on.

Billy: You don’t think we should talk about this for a minute? I mean —

Chelsea: I absolutely do not.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Oh, here comes the explosion.

Diane: Oh, no. No explosion. Not today or ever. You know, phyllis, it’s clear you’re trying to goad me into having an emotional meltdown in front of this journalist. But I apologize, talia, for the bad behavior. And, ladies, I apologize for not giving you what you so desperately desire. Good night.

Nikki: I cannot believe that —

Phyllis: Shh, shh. Oh, my gosh. That was amazing. Tell us everything.

Talia: Well, according to diane jenkins, she’s a loving mother, a doting grandmother, and she’s done a lot to overcome adversity.

Nikki: How did you manage to keep a straight face?

Talia: I mean, she’s very entertaining, especially knowing all that she’s leaving out. She’s a real piece of work.

Phyllis: Mm, yeah. What do we do now?

Talia: Well, I’ve had a lot of experience dealing with people like diane. You apply pressure, push the right buttons, and it’s amazing what all comes out and how they give themselves away.

Phyllis: Yeah. This is going to be good. Mm-hmm.

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Abby: Nick. Hey.

Nick: Hey. You getting ready for the dinner rush?

Abby: Yeah. We’re down a hostess. Are you here by yourself?

Nick: I was having lunch earlier with dad and vick. I just stuck around for a while.

Abby: Ah.

Nick: Have you talked to chance recently? I tried to call him earlier. Went straight to voicemail.

Abby: Uh, yeah, I was with him earlier, but then he got called in to work, so that’s probably why he didn’t answer his phone.

Nick: That makes sense.

Abby: We had a mini first birthday celebration for dominic at the park.

Nick: Has it been a year already?

Abby: I know. Can you believe it?

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Oh, man. You know, what I can’t believe is that you didn’t invite his favorite uncle to the party. I missed all the cake, the balloons, everything.

Abby: Well, don’t worry. We’re gonna have a bigger celebration with the extended family when things calm down a bit.

Nick: You are crazy if you think things are ever gonna calm down with the newmans. Hey. You okay?

Chelsea: I know. It’s so good to hear your voice, too, connor.

[ Exhales heavily ] I just can’t wait for you to come home. But I’m — I’m gonna let you go. Just know that I love you and i miss you more than you could possibly imagine. Okay. I’ll see you soon. I love you. Bye.

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

Chance: Hey, chelsea. You alright?

Allie: Man, I have to say, moving out to genoa city turned out to have so many more upsides than I ever expected.

Noah: Present company included?

Allie: Oh, yes.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: What?

Noah: Nothing.

Allie: Say it.

Noah: No, nothing. It’s —

Allie: No. Say it.

Noah: I was gonna make a lame chemistry joke, but stopped myself in time, considering my poor attempts at humor almost tanked us in the beginning.

Allie: Well, that was then, and this is now. I insist on hearing your lame joke.

Noah: Mnh-mnh, it was so bad, I already forgot it.

Allie: Well, maybe — maybe you can forensically reconstruct it. Go ahead. I’ll wait.

Noah: [ Breathes deeply ]

Allie: Remember when we first started dating and you told me that your sense of humor was an acquired taste?

Noah: Mm-hmm.

Allie: Well, I think I have definitely acquired the taste.

Noah: No, no, things are going too well. I can’t risk it.

Allie: Oh, so you do remember it.

Noah: Yeah.

Allie: Well, tell me.

Noah: No.

Allie: Tell me. Otherwise, I will —

Noah: Or else what? What are you gonna do? You gonna tickle it out of me, huh?

Allie: Oh, don’t you tempt me!

Chelsea: To answer your question, I’m not having a great day, and you’re not the first person to notice, which makes me realize I’m not doing a great job of coping.

[ Sighs ] You know, it’s like, right when you think you have a handle on things…

[ Sniffles ]

Chance: Yeah. You know, I’ve worked undercover for so long, you’d think I’d be good at masking my emotions, but nope, especially with abby. She can just see right through me, you know?

Chelsea: Well, yeah. And you shouldn’t keep anything from your wife. She loves you so much. You both are very lucky to have each other.

Chance: Do you mind if I sit?

Chelsea: That’s sweet, but you don’t have to try to make me feel better.

Chance: Well, the person I’m supposed to meet — he’s not here yet. So, I could go stand at the other side of the bar if you’d like me to, but it feels a little silly.

Chelsea: Okay, then. Be my guest.

[ Keys clacking ]

[ Knock on door ]

Jack: Adam. Hey, come on in.

Adam: Well, thanks for carving out time for me.

Jack: If you wanted to meet for the reason I think, you could be my favorite appointment all day long.

Adam: Well, the co-ceo position, as you mentioned. Like I said in my voicemail, I’ve been giving it some more thought.

Jack: Please tell me you’ve changed your mind.

Adam: That’s exactly why I’m here. If it still stands.

Jack: It still absolutely stands. Welcome aboard. For copd,

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Abby: I’m great. You, on the other hand…

Nick: What about me?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, just after everything that you went through that night, I’ve just — I’ve been worried about you.

Nick: I’m alright.

Abby: Look, I hope you don’t mind me saying this, but that sounds a lot like the assurances that chance used to make when he got home from spain. “Hey, everything’s fine.” But it really wasn’t that simple.

Nick: I guess…what I did — you know, it really weighs on me.

Abby: I hope that you know that you were justified in protecting our sister.

Nick: I know, abby, but living with the knowledge of taking another man’s life, whether I intended to or not, is hard.

Abby: And I’m sure it’s only natural to have those thoughts, but you are a good person. And you just got caught up in the middle of a terrible, violent situation. You had to make a snap judgment call, and you did what you had to do. And what makes me so angry is that ashland is still tormenting all of us from beyond the grave.

Nick: Well, our father doesn’t seem like he’s tortured with regret.

Abby: You know dad. He doesn’t second-guess his decisions.

Nick: No, he doesn’T.

Abby: And in case it helps, you’re not the only one feeling this way. Chance is struggling with it, too.

Chance: Yeah, I totally know how it feels when the world is just coming at you. You know, it feels like it’s too much. And then just the littlest thing tips the scale. Done for the day.

Chelsea: Yep. You caught me having a moment when you walked in, but I’ll get past it. You know, people assume, because of my past and because of my recent stay in a mental hospital —

Chance: Oh, I wasn’t judging, by the way. You just seem distressed. You know, it happens to everybody. And as far as that goes, I think you’d be surprised to know that I’m actually seeing a therapist for my own mental-health issues.

Chelsea: Good for you. Because of what you went through in spain?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. And I’ll admit it, I definitely got pushed into the whole getting help thing.

Chelsea: Huh. What a coincidence. Me too!

Chance: But you know what? I’m glad I did it ’cause this guy, he’s just — you know, he’s making me see things in a new light. He’s definitely made me realize that I don’t have the control that I thought I did over the universe. I don’t have any, to tell you the truth.

Chelsea: Wow. Your therapist sounds really good. Mine was just so-so.

Chance: Oh, I’m sorry about that.

Chelsea: So, give me some words of wisdom.

Chance: Yeah. Um, alright. Well…I think the most important thing that I came away with is that things — they don’t always work out the way that you think they should, right? You can play by the rules. You can do everything right. But there are just scenarios where the rules aren’t adequate to address what’s going on. You know, people — they get stuff thrown at them all the time. And sometimes they just can’t handle it. So, you can either waste time and energy by getting worked up, getting upset. Or you can just accept the fact that that’s life. That’s part of it. You move on, and you look for solutions. Easier said than done. That’s for sure.

Chelsea: Well, that’s where i keep getting stuck, you know? Everyone keeps saying, “just put one foot in front of the other,” but no one tells you the right path to take. So, I choose a path, and then it gets cut off before I’ve gotten anywhere.

Chance: And then once you’ve chosen that path, you can’t reverse course out of there, right? The way back is blocked. Yeah. You know, whenever I start to feel lost like that, what really helps me I try to look for these little things, you know, little, tiny moments that’ll either give you some hope, some strength. I don’t know. Most of the time, it’s usually something about my son.

Chelsea: Yeah. For me, too. I don’t know what I would do without connor.

Jack: We can talk about the bonus structure in more detail. First, I want to know that the year-one salary is to your liking.

Adam: Uh, I think I can live with it.

Jack: Good. That’s what I want to hear. I am glad I held out hope that you would change your mind. You didn’t make me wait too long.

Adam: Luckily, the stars aligned for both of us. So, um, when would you like me to start?

Jack: How’s yesterday work for you?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Tomorrow it is then.

Jack: Glad to hear it. Look, as far as divvying up responsibilities, I can tell you what kyle and I set up, or we can start from scratch. As a matter of fact, that’s probably a better idea, given your years of management experience and your relative lack of experience in the cosmetics industry.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Before we dive into all that, i just — I have a few — and i hesitate to call them reservations, but —

Jack: You got questions, I have answers. What’s on your mind?

Adam: Well, for starters, we haven’t touched on how the rest of your family is going to react, jack. They tend not to be fans of mine. You know I’m used to dealing with skepticism and distrust, but I just — I don’t want to be the cause of any difficulties for you.

Jack: Thank you for your concern. You have nothing to worry about. In the event that you changed your mind and decided to take the job, I convinced them this was a good idea.

Adam: Them? Ashley, kyle, et cetera everybody?

Jack: Most of them. Look, I’m just happy you didn’t take the other project, since I’m guessing it was something to get back at victor.

Adam: Well, that’s more of a hobby than a career move.

Jack: Adam, as a friend and a soon-to-be colleague, I am telling you it is long past time for you to leave that obsession behind. I have bigger things for you to do.

Billy: Jackie! It’s 5:00 somewhere! Let’s get a drink! What are you doing here?

Adam: Your brother and I — we were just shooting the breeze.

Billy: Well, I’m sure that’s not true.

Jack: Adam and I were having a little business discussion. Could I get a rain check?

Billy: Oh, god. You’re seriously gonna do this, aren’t you? Mornings are our time,

Jack: Billy, I think you and I agreed this is my decision. I am delighted that adam has decided to join me at the helm.

Billy: So, he’s just decided? So, it’s not actually final yet? That’s good, jack. You can change your mind.

Adam: You know, he is right, jack. We haven’t signed anything, so if you have any reservations —

Jack: I don’T. Adam and I were just working out the terms of his deal. There has been no announcement, but as far as I’m concerned, this is official.

[ Cellphone ringing ] I will contact legal about getting a contract going.

Adam: Sounds good.

Jack: Guys, if you will forgive me, I have to take this call. Can you give me the office? Hey, doug. Been expecting your call.

[ Door closes ]

Billy: You know I don’t trust you. I really never have. So, whatever this is, whatever you have planned, know that i will be watching your every move.

Adam: I don’t know how you expect to do that since you haven’t worked here yourself in years. Why does it even matter to you who jack hires?

Billy: It matters very much, adam. This is my family company. This is my father’s legacy. And you destroy everything you touch.

Adam: Well, you shouldn’t worry about that. I mean, if jabot can survive you, it can probably survive just about anything.

[ Door opens ]

Jack: I just e-mailed legal to start drafting a contract, so that’s in the works.

Adam: Excellent.

Jack: In the meantime, i think maybe it’s time for you and I to have a celebratory drink. Billy, you’re more than welcome to join us.

Billy: I’d rather have a root canal.

Jack: Suit yourself. Shall we?

[ Elevator doors open ]

[ Elevator doors close ]

Nick: I know chance has some regrets about his decision to wrap things up.

Abby: It was a tough call. But I was hoping, once he made it, he’d be able to put the guilt behind him, but it’s still haunting him.

Nick: [ Sighs ] I really hate hearing that, abby.

Abby: He was so preoccupied at dominic’s birthday party, and when I asked him about it, he admitted that he was having a hard time with all of this. And I am trying so hard to be supportive. Chance is all about integrity, and that’s one of the things i admire most about him. But there is integrity in what he did and standing by his family. I see the value in family, where he sees it as a conflict of interest.

Nick: Did he, uh, say anything else?

Abby: No, not really. We were in the middle of hashing things out, but he got a call that he had a meeting with an informant from one of rey’s old cases, so he had to go, which was probably a good thing because things were getting pretty tense. It’s just so clear to me that he did the right thing by standing by his family. And every time I bring it up, every time I thank him for it, it just — it hits a nerve.

Nick: Yeah. Well, uh, maybe don’t mention it. You know, if it bothers him, just let it go.

Abby: I just — I don’t understand why he can’t see it the way that I do. Ashland’s death — it was a mistake. It was an accident. I mean, chance has admitted that himself. He has no qualms about it. So, dropping the case — that seems like the right thing to do. I mean, no one gets charged with a crime that happened in the heat of the moment. And it’s a win-win. But if chance keeps regretting it — I mean, even worse, if he re-opens the case — what does that mean for our father?

Nick: You know what? I’ll, uh — I’ll talk to chance, see if I can ease his mind.

Abby: No, nick, please. Please don’t pressure chance. It’s not gonna help.

Nick: No. I won’T.

Abby: Promise me?

Nick: I swear it, abby. Look, I get where you’re coming from. It was a big problem with phyllis and me because we had different feelings about my family. She really started resenting it when I showed any loyalty to them whatsoever, especially dad. But you and chance — you’ve got something real good here. Don’t let this come between you, okay?

Abby: That’s what I’m worried about.

Nick: It’s gonna be okay, alright?

Chance: Well, I hope I’m not making it seem like I got it all figured out because that is not the case.

Chelsea: What? You’re my guru now. The man with all the answers. Why did he say your book was coming out again?

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: No, but really, I’m impressed by how open you are about your struggles.

Chance: Well, thank you. I’ve been learning a lot about myself, I’ll tell you what, and what I’m capable of, good and bad.

Chelsea: Mm. And I’m glad I get to benefit from your therapy sessions. So, next round’s on me.

Chance: Well, it looks like my appointment just showed up.

Chelsea: Oh. Rain check then.

Chance: Absolutely. Excuse me.

Allie: Alright, you win. I don’t want to hear your lame joke anymore.

Noah: Oh, good. Now you won’t lose any respect for me.

Allie: Is that what happened to your last relationship? One too many bad puns?

Noah: Yeah, exactly.

Allie: Sorry. That — that was me being totally lame. Sensitive subject?

Noah: No. No, it’s fine.

Allie: Okay. Then, uh… then you don’t mind talking about her?

Noah: [ Chuckles ] Hi, my name’s steve.

Noah: It’s not like I’m so devastated by the break-up that I can’t talk about it. I just — I don’t want to be that guy.

Allie: Trashing your ex, you mean?

Noah: Yeah. It’s not a good look.

Allie: Yeah. I respect that.

Noah: But you’re still curious.

Allie: I am. I — I feel like it’s one of those basic things you want to know in a new relationship, right? What happened in the previous one. How come you’re available to be scooped up?

Noah: Yeah. I get it.

Allie: Maybe you can just tell me how you felt. Why was it not working for you?

Noah: I guess I was just really confused a lot of the time. I could never predict how she would react to things.

Allie: I’m not sure I know what you mean. Like, things you gave her or things you said?

Noah: Yeah, conversation, mostly. You know, we’d talk about something one day and it would be perfectly fine. And then the next time I brought it up, I’d know that I made a mistake, but I wouldn’t know why. I’d have no idea how to fix it or if I should even try to.

Allie: Indirect communication.

Noah: Yeah. It drove me crazy. Instead of “what you see is what you get,” it turned into this giant guessing game, never really knowing where you stand.

Allie: That honestly sounds really exhausting.

Noah: No, it was good in the beginning. Then all of a sudden, we started getting these little — I don’t know — these little glitches. And I’d be like, “huh. What was that all about?” And it started happening more and more, and eventually it got so bad that I felt like I was walking on eggshells the whole time.

Allie: Did you love her?

Noah: I thought I did in the beginning. But now that I’ve had some time looking back on the relationship, I realize it was pretty toxic. It was one of those addictive ones that you can’t really handle, but you also can’t bring yourself to let it go. Know what I mean?

Allie: Actually, I — I do not. I have not dated that many guys. And the relationships that i have been in are mostly just awkward.

Noah: I have had those, too. No spark, no passion that really takes off.

Allie: Not like this one.

Noah: Let’s stop talking about the past. It’s not nearly as interesting as the future.

[ Indistinct conversation ]

Chance: Hey. I, uh — I got to get back to the station, but I just wanted to say it was nice chatting with you.

Chelsea: That meeting looked so mysterious. Was that about an investigation? Is that man an informant? Oh, come on. I know it’s none of my business, but I can’t help being curious.

Chance: It’s okay. What I can say is, as of today, I will have closed all of rey’s cases. Every single one of them. Made that commitment after he died, and, uh, well, it took me a little longer than I thought. But now I can tell my buddy i did it.

Chelsea: Wow. That’s amazing.

Chance: Hey. [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: That’s — sorry. It’s just — that’s such a special thing to do for rey. What a tribute to him.

Chance: Well, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Chelsea: I miss him.

Chance: I do, too.

Abby: For you.

Nick: What’s this?

Abby: Well, actually, they’re for christian. They’re the cuban shortbread cookies that he likes so much.

Nick: That is so sweet of you. I’ll let him know his aunt abby’s thinking about him.

Abby: Well, I should be thanking you for listening to all of my concerns. I know that you’re very busy these days.

Nick: Yeah. Vick has some seriously ambitious plans for newman enterprises. I’ve got a lot on my to-do list.

Abby: Uh, yes, I remember what it’s like working with our sister. Why do you think I like running my own business so much?

Nick: Well, no matter how busy I get, just know that I’m always here for you, abby. If you ever need me, day or night, just call.

Abby: Thank you. I hope it doesn’t come to that, though.

Jack: Hey. Hello, you two.

Abby: Uncle jack. Hi. Adam.

Adam: Good to see you both.

Jack: Uh, join us for a drink? Adam and I came by to raise a toast or two.

Nick: What are you celebrating?

Adam: My new job at jabot cosmetics. I’m going be jack’s co-ceo.

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Abby: That is some news. Congratulations.

Adam: Oh, well, thank you. Pretty amped about it.

Jack: Yeah. Me too.

Abby: How long has this been in the works? I mean, you didn’t mention it the last time we spoke.

Nick: Or earlier today.

Jack: Well, it took me a while to talk your brother into seeing this as a good move. But now I look at it as an act of pure genius on my part.

Nick: How’s that, exactly?

Jack: Well, now the kyle has moved over to marchetti to run things there, it left me with a nationwide launch for an executive to replace him, and it turns out I already knew the person who was the right candidate.

Nick: Yeah, I know summer’s very excited to be working with her husband again.

Jack: Yeah, they are a great team. Anyway, I got used to having a right-hand man, and since adam was at loose ends, having resigned from newman, it seemed the timing was fortuitous.

Nick: Did you have this position in mind when we talked earlier?

Adam: Wasn’t even a glimmer on the horizon.

Jack: No, I actually sprung this offer on him a few days ago, and he turned me down flat.

Adam: Yes, yes, I was reluctant at first, but the more I thought about it, I realized this could be a beneficial move.

Abby: Beneficial for you?

Adam: Absolutely.

Abby: Mm.

Jack: And me and the company and anyone who works there. Jabot is lucky to have an executive of adam’s caliber.

Abby: No doubt.

Nick: You know, adam, you would have had a lot more autonomy if you stayed on as ceo of newman media.

Adam: Ohh. Does anybody really have autonomy working under victor newman?

Nick: When we talked earlier, you said you were looking to go in a different direction.

Jack: Well, I certainly think this qualifies, don’t you? Adam and I have been talking about breaking away from old patterns, and, uh, I think that’s a lot of what this is about.

Nick: Yeah, I don’t know, jack. To make a move like this, it seems like you’d be driven by a lot of rage and resentment, to give up what you had at newman media to take a lesser position at a different company. No offense, jack.

Jack: No offense taken. Newman media’s loss is my gain.

Allie: [ Laughing ]

Noah: Come here.

Traci: [ Clears throat ] Hi. Hi, guys. Hi.

[ Laughs ]

Allie: Traci. Hi.

Traci: Noah, it’s so nice to see you again so soon.

Noah: Yeah, you — you, too, trace. How’s it going?

Traci: Oh, it’s going really well. Thanks. I’ve been all over town. I ran a bunch of errands, and now I get to relax.

Noah: Sounds good. Well, uh, I should probably get going, so I’ll let you two get back to it.

Traci: Okay. Well, really, enjoy the rest of your day.

Noah: You too. Thank you.

Traci: Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Allie: Okay.

[ Laughing ] We were so not subtle. How embarrassing.

Traci: No. Oh, my gosh, allie, no. You have nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, if you had read any of my novels, you would know it’s gonna take a lot more than that to make me blush.

[ Both laugh ]

Chance: Thank you.

Sharon: Of course.

Chance: Hey, do you — do you have a minute to talk?

Sharon: Sure. What’s going on?

Chance: Oh, I just wanted to come by and tell you that i filed the last report on that list. So, as of today, I have closed all of rey’s cases that he was working on before he died. There’s no unfinished business.

Sharon: Wow. Thank you. I know that would have meant a lot to rey.

Chance: And I know I’ve said this a lot, but it was an honor to work with your husband and to finish what he started. And I know these words are thrown around, but he was truly an inspiration and a role model for me and for a lot of others.

Sharon: You know, I can tell you rey felt the same way about you. He had a lot of respect for you. And he was so happy to be working with someone as honorable as you are, chance. (Assad) since my mother

Traci: Okay. I thought that we could use a little something to nosh on, you know, after all the strenuous activities of the day.

Allie: Oh, my god. You are killing me.

Traci: What? I was talking about me running all over town, doing my errands. What did you think I was talking — [ Gasps ] Oh!

Allie: You have a real wicked streak, you know that?

Traci: [ Laughs ] I do. I really do. I kind of keep it hidden, you know, to surprise people. It’s more fun that way.

[ Both laugh ]

Allie: [ Sighs ]

Traci: Ah, and speaking of fun, you and noah — you’re just adorable together. I love seeing that your friendship is turning into something more, and I can see how much you care about him.

Allie: I really do. God, it’s — it’s ridiculous how happy I am right now. I cannot stop smiling.

Traci: I see nothing ridiculous about that.

Allie: I don’t know. I guess — I guess there’s just a part of me that wonders if this is too good to be true. It’s ’cause I’m still in that infatuation stage now.

Traci: Allie, that’s the best part.

Allie: Is it, though, traci? Or am I really just setting myself up to get really hurt? I don’t know. Maybe the smart thing to do would be to rein myself in and be more cautious, you know?

Traci: What? [ Laughs ] I see absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy every single minute of this. Because you’re right — this is a phase. It’s the height of the happy, giddy feelings. You know, some couples, the really lucky ones, find a way to make this last for a lifetime, but for most people, this just moves into something deeper. That’s all the more reason that you need to really enjoy the here and now.

Allie: That is a great point.

Traci: You have had a really difficult year. You lost your dad. You had to sell your family home and move across the country to live with a family you never even knew you had. I mean, this is a lot for anyone to handle. So, how wonderful that life has balanced it out for you with butterflies in the stomach and long talks with a man who finds you fascinating. You know, finding yourself alone, just smiling because that handsome someone crossed your mind.

Allie: Traci, I — I care so much for noah. You know, I feel so safe with him, but it’s never boring. And I have never experienced anything like this before.

Traci: Then my advice for you is — enjoy it for what it is. Maybe leave a little room for what it might become. And, honey, do not talk yourself out of experiencing something rapturous in the name of caution.

Allie: “Rapturous”?

[ Both laugh ] You are such a writer.

Traci: Okay, you’re not gonna joke your way out of this conversation, young lady.

Allie: No. You’re right. I’m sorry. It’s such a bad habit of mine. But I promise I — I have heard every word and gotten the message. I need to give myself permission to be happy.

Sharon: One of the first things that I noticed about rey when I was working with him at the police station as a victim’s advocate is he had this thing for very sharp pencils.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: I would come into work in the morning, 7:00 A.M., And there he’d be with the pencil sharpener.

Chance: Yeah, his morning routine. I know. It was ridiculous.

Nick: Hey.

Sharon: Hi.

Chance: How you doing, nick?

Nick: Good. Uh, I was looking for you. I was hoping to talk to you for a minute.

Sharon: Oh, well, that’s fine with me. Um, thanks for coming by to tell me what you did. It meant the world.

Chance: Absolutely. You’re welcome.

Nick: Thank you, sharon.

Chance: What’s going on?

Nick: I have some news. Um, I was with victoria and dad. Then adam showed up.

Chance: Full of threats to expose us, I’m assuming?

Nick: Actually, just the opposite. Seems like he’s had a change of heart.

Chance: Just like that? I guess he’s no longer gonna hold the investigation over our heads.

Chance: Where is this coming from, do you think? What’s his agenda?

Nick: I don’t know. Like you, I didn’t want to believe a word out of his mouth, but then he told me that he accepted a job to be jack’s co-ceo of jabot.

Chance: You’re kidding.

Nick: No. Jack has always had a positive influence on adam. Adam really looks up to him and respects him. You know, the two of them were very excited to be embarking on this journey together. So, maybe adam’s sincere and he’s looking for another chance to get a reset.

Chance: [ Sighs ] Oh, man, I really hope that’s the case. All this is starting to get to me a little bit.

Nick: Yeah. I talked to abby. Didn’t seem like she knew anything about adam’s vendetta.

Chance: No, I didn’t see the point of stressing her out unnecessarily.

Nick: Yeah, I can understand why you wanted to keep that information to yourself, but it has unfortunately backfired.

Chance: What now?

Nick: Look, abby could tell something was bothering me. She’s starting to fill in the blanks on her own. She’s very concerned about you, chance, and what’s gonna happen to you, if you’re gonna be able to live with your decision of closing the case. On the other hand, she’s also worried about her father and what’s gonna happen to him if you change your mind and go after him again. You need to talk to abby, chance.

Chance: [ Sighs ] Alright. Thanks for the heads-up.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Gasps lightly ]

[ Sobbing ] (Vo) start the day with cheerios oat crunch almond.

Traci: [ Clears throat ] Honey, I hope that you won’t think I’m prying.

Allie: No. Ask me anything.

Traci: Have you had some bad relationships? Is that why you’re nervous?

Allie: I have not dated that many guys. And the guys that I have dated — for the most part, the relationships have all kind of just been duds.

Traci: Ohh.

Allie: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. Nowhere near as dramatic as it sounds like noah’s has been.

Traci: Well, I have known noah since the day he was born, and he is an amazing young man. So, if you have any concerns, I can vouch for him.

Allie: No, no. That was also the impression that I’ve gotten. But it is great to hear from you, too.

Traci: Good. Cheers.

Allie: Cheers.

[ Both laugh ]

Noah: Hey, guys. I am dying for an iced coffee. Do you mind?

Sharon: Not at all.

Noah: Anyone else want one? Dad?

Nick: No. I’m good. Thanks.

Sharon: You certainly are in a good mood.

Nick: Yeah. What’s that about?

Noah: I don’t know. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m falling in love.

Abby: Chance?

Chance: Hey.

Abby: Hey.

Chance: I am so sorry for the way I spoke to you earlier and for leaving like that. And I want you to know there’s nothing more important than you and dominic and our family. And I will do everything I can not lose sight of that again.

Abby: Apology accepted.

Jack: Your contract should be on my desk by now. Hmm. Or maybe not.

Adam: Oh. Bummer.

Jack: You know what? Let me go down to legal, see what’s holding it up. You’re welcome to stay here if you like.

Adam: Yeah. Yeah, sure thing. Hmm.

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Adam: Well, thank you for the coffee. What did I do to deserve this?

Chelsea: You set me straight about my short-lived podcast career, and you even managed to cheer me up a little bit.

Adam: Oh, wow. I think I’m the one who should be thanking you, though. You were the one who made me reconsider how to handle my father and made me realize that I should give more thought to jack’s offer.

Chelsea: Well, I was glad to steer you in the right direction.

Sally: Hi, guys. How are you? It’s like a newman fashion reunion. Remember those days? Good times.

Chelsea: Good times? I think we have a different recollection of that experience.

Sally: Of course, you moved on to bigger and better things with those excellent podcasts. Riveting. You and billy have great chemistry. It sounds like you’re having a lot of fun.

Chelsea: Thanks. I think.

Sally: Mm-hmm. You must be thrilled to have found this new calling.

Adam: Sally… what’s going on?

Sally: [ Scoffs ]

[ Knock on door ]

Nick: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. Gosh, I’m glad you’re here. We need to strategize.

Nick: About what?

Victoria: Well, we need to figure out a way to deal with adam. Sally just told me about adam’s attempt to get her to publish this article about dad’s covering up ashland’s death. And I’m just sitting here trying to figure out a way to stop him.

Nick: Dad and I just ran into adam at society. He’s definitely on the warpath. He’s planning to use the police report to — I don’t know — seek justice.

Victoria: We need to stop him. I mean, obviously, sally refused to publish the article, but there are other media outlets that would be happy to drag the newman name through the mud.

Nick: What are you thinking?

Victoria: You know, I don’t have the details worked out yet, but I do believe that sally is the key to this.

Nick: How so?

Victoria: We buy ourselves some time. We — we tell her to let adam know that she’s gonna publish the article, make him believe that she’s on his side.

Nick: So, you want to use sally as a pawn. Absolutely not, vick.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: Dominic loves the bubbles.

Mariah: Who knew? A little bit of water and some dish soap. We could have saved hundreds on presents.

Devon: Yeah.

Chance: I think the invitation said no presents.

Mariah: No one ever believes that, especially with daddy warbucks on the guest list.

Devon: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I restrained myself.

Mariah: This is restraint?

Devon: Yes, this is, actually.

Abby: Well, you are gonna love the theme of today’s party. It’s gonna mean a lot to dominic, and it cost absolutely nothing.

Tessa: Ooh. What is it?

Abby: We are gonna make a time capsule of dominic’s first year. Everyone’s gonna write a couple notes, and I am gonna seal them in this box. And when dominic turns 18 and he graduates from high school, he’ll open it.

Devon: That’s a really, really great idea, abby.

Mariah: Yeah, we are definitely stealing that for our future kid’s birthday.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Abby: Alright, so, everyone, just write a couple sentences of what your best memory of dominic’s first year was. I want him to know how loved and supported he was since day one. For you I wish many things…

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Mariah: Okay.

Tessa: Can I read what you wrote?

Mariah: No. It’s gonna be a surprise.

Tessa: What? We’re gonna read it in, like, two seconds.

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

Abby: Alright, is everyone done? Should we read them?

Mariah: Uh, okay. I will go first.

Abby: I knew you would.

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: “Dear dominic, I will always remember when my pregnancy test was positive. We had no idea how cute and fun you would be then, but that was just the start. Love you, mariah.”

Tessa: Aww!

Abby: That’s so sweet.

Tessa: Okay, well, I’ll go next. Um, “dearest dom, I remember the first time I saw you. It was an ultrasound. You were so tiny, but it was clear to anyone who saw that image you were super cool. Love, tessa.”

Mariah: You know, we should have visuals in the time capsule, you know, like the sonogram or maybe other photos.

Abby: Yes. I love that idea. I’ll make that happen.

Devon: That would be really cool. I’ll go next. “Dominic, the day you were born was exciting and nerve-wracking and exhilarating, but at the end of the day, I was thrilled to be helping bring you into the world, little man.”

[ Laughter ] “You were immediately loved by everyone. Love, devon.”

Mariah: I love how you didn’t include the part about the psycho that kidnapped me. It was very — very sensitive. Thank you. I appreciate that.

Devon: No problem, no problem.

Tessa: What did you write, abby?

Abby: I wrote, “my dearest son, I can tell you that my favorite day of your first year was when your father came home from overseas and got to meet you for the first time.”

Chance: That’s my favorite, too.

Abby: Yeah. Yeah?

Victoria: Why are you opposed to asking sally to go along with my plan?

Nick: I don’t think it’s fair to enlist her in a newman family fight. Vick, I had a heart-to-heart talk with her earlier. She has been nothing but loyal to the family and the company.

Victoria: You’re right. You’re right. She’s shown that she’s on our side.

Nick: Then let’s keep her out of it. We will reward her for informing us what adam was up to. Plus, she’s still dealing with her heartache from her breakup with adam. It’ll just get messy and complicated.

Victoria: The goal is to protect you and dad, so we have to keep the cover-up and the fact that you delivered the punch that killed ashland — we have to keep that from becoming public knowledge.

Nick: I don’t need protecting, okay? That’s what got us here in the first place. All this talk about protecting me — it’s making me start to understand adam.

Chelsea: As much as I love being praised for my podcast, this seems suspicious.

Sally: Nothing is going on. Just a little thing called being polite. Unless that’s a foreign concept to both of you. I will just leave you to your chat.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Sorry about that.

Chelsea: Mnh, I can take it. She doesn’t scare me.

Adam: Forgot how tough you can be.

Chelsea: Well, thanks for the advice.

Adam: Am I being dismissed?

Chelsea: No. I just thought you’d want to get in touch with jack, you know, about what we talked about.

Adam: You’re right. I should get going. Thank you for the talk in the park. Gave me a lot to think about. Okay.

Chelsea: Bye.

Adam: Bye.

[ Door opens and closes ]

Sally: Well, you certainly didn’t waste any time. Ughh!

Chelsea: You’re acting jealous and possessive. You’re obviously very sad that adam no longer looks at you with affection. Clearly, what you guys had was based on lust. It’s obvious by how quickly it’s crashed and burned.

Sally: What adam and I had was very special.

Chelsea: Oh, I’m sure it was…to you. And now you’re having a really hard time accepting that it’s over and you’re lashing out to the people around you and I’m the closest target.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] The truth is —

Chelsea: The truth is, what adam and I have has lasted for years, and we have a child together. You don’t get to just drop in and say whatever you want anytime you see the two of us together. We are finally in a great place. We can sit together, have a normal conversation like normal people, and I am not gonna let you get in the middle of that. So, whatever’s going on between adam and me, friendship or otherwise, it’s not really any of your business.

[ Door opens ]

Sharon: It’s hard to let go of him, isn’t it?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Devon: He loves it.

Abby: Mmm! [ Chuckles ]

Tessa: So, what did you write?

Mariah: I wished for him to find unconditional love.

Tessa: Ooh!

Mariah: And you?

Tessa: Well, I wrote that i hope he finds his passion, the thing that he wants to do with his life, and that we would be there to support him in every way.

Mariah: I also addressed it to “bowie.” Do you think that’s gonna make any sense in the future?

Tessa: Yeah. I think so.

Mariah: Okay. Let’s go home.

Tessa: Okay.

Devon: Vroom, vroom, vroom!

Abby: Oh, are you two leaving?

Mariah: Yeah. Sorry, guys, but we have to get the new face of marchetti to, well, marchetti.

[ Laughter ]

Chance: Well, good luck, tessa. We know you you’ll crush it.

Tessa: Thank you.

Abby: You’re gonna do great, and we’re so excited for you.

Devon: Here you go. Yeah.

Abby: Come see mama.

Devon: We all can’t wait for that ad campaign, but I know your fans are looking forward to you fully recovering so you can get back to doing what you do best.

Tessa: Yes.

Devon: So, on that note, i need to get to work. Dominic…

[ Laughter ] …Happy birthday, man. I love you. I’ll see you later this week, okay? You guys did a great job with this party. Thank you for everything.

Abby: Thank you.

Devon: See you.

Abby: Bye.

Tessa: Happy birthday, dom.

Abby: Say “bye-bye.”

Mariah: Bye-bye.

Abby: Can you say “bye-bye”?

Dominic: Bye-bye.

Abby: Bye-bye!

Mariah: Thanks, guys! See you soon!

Abby: Thanks for coming. Mwah! Can you blow kisses? Mwah! Mwah!

[ Chuckles ] Well, um, you were pretty quiet this afternoon. Did you think my time capsule idea was silly? I — I just thought it was a fun way for all of us to come together for dominic, but did it make you think about all the time you missed with him, or is something else bothering you?

Victoria: What do you mean, you understand adam? What are you talking about?

Nick: I can appreciate his frustrations with dad and his constant interfering, how he gets under his skin, how he has to fight the urge to constantly teach him a lesson.

Victoria: I’m so sick and tired of adam lashing out every time his little ego gets bruised. He just takes things too personally. It makes him look weak. It’s why I think, ultimately, he’ll never succeed at business.

Nick: I’m not defending him, vick, okay? I’m not. But I understand what is motivating him. I mean, look at me. I didn’t want dad’s help. I didn’t want it. But it was forced upon me, and you’ve been in the same position.

Victoria: We are nothing like adam. Don’t you even insinuate that this would unite us against dad.

Nick: That’s not what this is, okay? And as frustrated as I am with dad, I will handle things very differently than adam. I’m not saying I agree with what adam’s doing, but I get it. It’s just too bad that he’s regressed because I was starting to be, you know, cool with the new adam.

Victoria: The new adam is a fairy tale. I never bought his so-called transformation, and clearly he’s up to his old tricks. He’s trying to publish slander about our father.

Nick: It’s not slander, vick, if it’s true. Dad was behind a cover-up.

Victoria: A cover-up of an accident. So there was nothing to actually hide. Look, chance made his decision, so as far as I’m concerned, it’s over.

Victor: That’s right. It is over. Okay?

Victoria: How long have you been standing there?

Victor: Long enough. Happy to see the two of you working together, and you, son, are finally back where you belong. And as far as threats are concerned from adam, don’t you worry about it. I’ll take care of it. I have taken care of bigger things than that, alright? Now, I suggest we celebrate, celebrate that we put this dreadful chapter behind us. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Sally: It’s just so humiliating, getting dressed down by chelsea.

Sharon: Well, she’s very good at pushing people’s buttons.

Sally: Yeah. Especially mine.

Sharon: But is it chelsea or adam who has you triggered?

Sally: I’m trying to let go of him.

Sharon: I know the feeling.

Sally: It’s so hard.

Sharon: But it can be done. I’m proof of that.

Sally: I thought I was through the worst of it. Adam finally admitted that he broke up with me to ensure that I kept my job. And even though I pushed him to tell me the truth, it did not feel any better hearing it. It just made the wound raw again, to know for sure that he was willing to purposefully hurt me like that in some misguided attempt to protect me.

Sharon: Well, that’s an unfortunate newman trait.

Sally: He just caused me too much pain, and there was no going back, you know, after he made it clear to me that he didn’t trust me enough to bring me with him on his new path.

Sharon: What new path?

Sally: He’s out to get his father.

Sharon: Again?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] Yeah. It seems that there’s no escaping his love/hate cycle with victor.

Sharon: Did you ever consider that him telling you that he doesn’t trust you is just, um… it’s another way of protecting you. I’m sure adam didn’t want you to get caught in victor’s cross hairs.

Sally: Do you really think that’s a possibility?

Sharon: Yeah. The, you know, father/son battles in the past have been, you know, pretty nasty. And I can’t imagine adam would want you involved.

Sally: Yeah. I mean, maybe. Maybe he is looking out for me. But it doesn’t matter because I’ve realized that there is no way for adam and me to move our relationship past his daddy issues. I know you warned me about that before and I didn’t listen. But I finally get it now. Victor will always be adam’s primary relationship.

Adam: Hey, jack, it’s me. Um, we should talk. I’ve been reconsidering your offer. It’s interesting. So, call me back.

[ Glasses clinking ]

Victor: To the future of newman enterprises.

Victoria: The future. The future is very bright. And like I said on the video call, the company is on track to be stronger than ever — and not because ashland is gone, but because nicholas has joined us, which is very reassuring. And it’s also very exciting. It’s very good for the family and very good for the company. To the newmans, together.

[ Glasses clinking ]

Nick: Alright.

Victor: I got to tell you, after the video conference, the various division heads felt very confident now that the company is in the hands of my family, your mother, in your hands, and in your hands, okay? I love that. My family running newman enterprises. Let’s drink to that again.

Nick: Alright.

[ Glasses clinking ] And let us drink to the fact that ashland locke is now part of history, okay?

Victoria: I suggest that we never say his name again and pretend like he never even existed.

Victor: Exactly.

Chance: Abby, I’m not upset about lost time with dominic. That’s not it.

Abby: So, you weren’t hurt by the reminder that you weren’t here when dominic was born?

Chance: No, abby. Look, I’ve — I’ve done enough work in therapy where I’m past the point of getting upset about that. I really enjoyed having a picnic with you and our baby boy and all of our good friends. And I really enjoy creating these memories as a family. I promise.

Abby: Okay. Then why were you so quiet all afternoon?

Chance: [ Sighs ] I, um… I just got some things on my mind, you know? I don’t want to get into it right now, not on his birthday.

Abby: Chance, please. Just tell me. I want to know what’s going on inside your head.

Chance: No, you’re right. I should — I should be honest with you.

[ Chuckles ] I’m just still worried about shutting down this investigation into ashland’s death. That’s it.

Abby: Oh. I thought you had put that to bed when you closed the case.

Chance: Well, it’s, uh, not that simple. I had some loose ends to take care of, and, uh…well, I might have filed the report, but i just can’t stop thinking about it.

Abby: Chance, you have to stop second-guessing yourself.

Chance: Abby, I realize that. I’m just trying to reconcile the decision I made here.

Abby: And you made the right one. My family is very grateful.

Chance: Okay, look, I want to talk to you about this. I really do. But you were just so sure that i did nothing wrong.

Abby: Of course you didn’T. Because I know you.

Chance: Abby, you don’t understand. If I can’t talk to you about it, who the hell am I supposed to talk to? I mean, I can’t go around town saying, “well, my father-in-law committed a crime, and I’m having trouble letting it go.”

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will continue.

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Abby: Chance [Sighs] Look at what this is doing to you — to us. I never meant to influence you. Yes, the newmans are my family, but they’re your family, too. And I’m sorry. I mean, are you having second thoughts?

Chance: Just don’t worry about it, okay? It’s all good.

[ Cellphone vibrating ] I’m sorry. Give me a second. Yeah?

Abby: Hello. Hello.

Chance: Okay. I’ll be right there. Okay. I have to go.

Abby: Where are you going?

Chance: I have to meet an informant about rey’s open cases. Once I wrap this one up, I’ll be done. That’ll be his entire caseload.

Abby: Well, that’s great, but do you have to do it right now, I mean, in the middle of this important conversation? Can’t someone else cover for you?

Chance: It has to be me, abby. He was my partner. I have to see this through.

Abby: Okay, well, can you just promise me that when the cases are closed that maybe we could just get away for a little bit, just the three of us? You know, even if it’s just for a long weekend. We need this. Our family needs this.

Chance: I’ll think about it. Bye. I love you. Happy birthday. [ Smooches ]

Abby: Bye.

Chance: See you back at home.

Abby: Bye, dada.

Chance: I love you.

Abby: Love you. Bye, dada. Say “bye.”

Dominic: Bye-bye.

Abby: Bye-bye, dada.

Dominic: Bye-bye.

Abby: Bye-bye.

Dominic: Bye-bye.

Abby: Bye-bye.

Adam: Well, isn’t this cozy? Or, at the very least, efficient. I can address you all.

Victor: Son. Why don’t you sit down and join us for a drink?

Adam: Oh, that won’t be necessary. Matter of fact, andy, can you bring their check to me? I would like to pick up their tab today.

Victor: That is not necessary, okay?

Adam: Well, just to show you that there are no hard feelings on my part.

Victoria: What are you up to, adam? Why do you feel the need to drag the family into another fight?

Adam: I just bought you lunch and a very expensive bottle of champagne. That’s not a combative gesture, victoria.

Nick: You sure you’re not looking for a battle?

Adam: Not at all. Had an epiphany about my life with the help of someone that’s very close to me, and I’m not coming after the family. No revenge. Not going down that road again. I want to focus on my own life, and that means not falling into old traps, usually set by our father. So, enjoy yourselves.

Victoria: I’m sorry, but I’m not buying it. Why would he go to all of the trouble to get his hands on that police report if he wasn’t gonna use it to his advantage? What do you think, nick?

Victor: Don’t you worry about a thing, okay? I will deal with him.

Abby: Did you have fun, dominic? I know I did for a while. Oh. [ Chuckles ] Sleeping. I will get you home soon.

[ Sighs ] You only turn one once, dominic. And I cannot wait for you to graduate high school and open this box with all of these special notes from our special family, all of these people that love you so much.

Devon: Hey. Glad you’re still here.

Abby: Hey. What’s wrong?

Devon: I forgot that — oh — I was having my little buddy watch my tablet for me.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: You alright?

Abby: Yeah. Yeah. I’m just a little emotional. Well, can’t believe dominic’s turning one.

Devon: I know. It’s a big milestone.

Abby: Time flies.

Devon: It sure does. Are you really okay, though?

Abby: I can’t fool you.

Devon: No, you can’T. Why don’t you talk to me?

Abby: [ Sighs ] I guess I was just expecting this day to go differently than it did.

Devon: I thought everybody had a really great time.

Abby: Yeah, yeah, we did. It’s just, after everyone left, I was hoping to have some time with chance, you know, just the three of us, but he got called away on a case.

Devon: Oh. I see. I mean, that’s a part of his job. You know that.

Abby: Yeah. Yeah. It’s — it’s not just that, though. It’s the way that he’s been viewing his cases lately. It’s all he can think about, all he talks about. And there’s this one investigation that wasn’t as cut and dried as he likes and… I know I’m gonna sound like a terrible person, but, I mean, if work is consuming you like that, I mean, isn’t it something wrong? Doesn’t that mean that something’s off? I mean, for me, family is first always. I mean our family, with dominic.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: It was just how I grew up with my mom’s family and my dad’S.

Devon: No, I completely understand. Neil instilled the same thing in me, you know? And I miss him every day for it. But do you really think that chance doesn’t feel the same way about family as you do? ‘Cause he — he’s crazy about you guys.

Abby: I know. And he has put us first in some recent situations. But there are other times…

Devon: Yeah. Well, honestly, abby, I think that chance is just built differently. Like, of course, family is important to him, but his sense of right and wrong and his commitment to his job is such a big part of who he is. Standing up for what he believes is right and holding people accountable when they break the law — it might be right up there with family for him. And that’s just something that you have to understand and remember that, even though his priorities might shift from day to day, they’re both still there.

Abby: Thank you for saying that.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: But, you know, I was taught that family is first and everything else comes second. So sometimes it’s hard for me to understand.

Devon: I know exactly what you mean ’cause you grew up with victor newman as a father.

Abby: Dad always puts family first, sometimes at the expense of everything else.

Devon: Well, chance isn’t like your father.

Abby: He definitely isn’T.

Devon: But I know that he loves you and he loves dominic. And I guarantee you that you two are his first priority, as you should be.

Abby: Thank you.

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Sharon: I thought your relationship with adam could survive his conflict with his father.

Sally: So did I.

Sharon: But now he’s alone again, looking to fight victor.

Sally: I’m alone again, too. I’ve never really been a fan of that.

[ Chuckles ] I mean, how do you handle it? The loneliness. Oh, my god. I’m sorry. I — I just blurt things out sometimes. I did not mean to be insensitive. I just know that you — you recently lost rey.

Sharon: No. That’s okay. I don’t mind talking about it. But you know there is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Yeah, I may not be in a romantic relationship, but I am surrounded by people who I love the most in the world.

Sally: That’s wonderful.

Sharon: Yeah, it is. And surviving cancer made me feel differently about being alone.

Sally: How so?

Sharon: Well, I, um, want to make the most out of every day. I don’t want to waste any of my time. I certainly don’t want to waste time feeling sorry for myself. And I don’t mind spending time by myself. I actually cherish it.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I love that outlook. Maybe one day I will get there.

Sharon: Yeah, well, I’ve also realized that life can change in an instant, and that might make one feel a little worried, but the people I’m surrounded by — they make me feel safe.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Like nick.

Sharon: Yeah. He is one of those people.

Sally: I mean, he always just seems so supportive of you. It must be a really big help not having an ex who’s an enemy.

Sharon: Well, um, you know, it hasn’t all been rosy, but i know that nick is a good man and I know how lucky I am to have him in my life.

Nick: Hey.

Adam: Dad and victoria abandon you?

Nick: There’s a lot to do at the office.

Adam: I’m sure.

Nick: So, is this epiphany of yours for real?

Adam: That’s right. I had a vision for how I want my life to go, and it did not involve wreaking havoc at newman enterprises.

Nick: What happened? Why the abrupt shift?

Adam: I had a conversation with someone who enlightened me and convinced me that I was going down the wrong path.

Nick: So, we’re just supposed to take your word for it that you’re not gonna be a threat?

Adam: Look, you all are gonna believe whatever you want to believe, okay? But I do want to say one thing to you, nick — that none of my anger and issues are with you. You’ve been nothing but fair and honest since faith’s accident, and this all has to do with dad as far as I’m concerned.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Look, here’s the problem, adam. If you change your mind — and we both know there’s a very strong possibility that happens — and you weaponize what you know about ashland’s death against us, then I do get hurt.

Adam: Look, I think you should worry less about me and more about the people in your camp.

Nick: What does that mean?

Adam: Come on. Now that you’re back into the fold, one wrong move and dad is gonna turn on you, too.

Nick: You think I don’t know what dad’s capable of? Look, I don’t like the way he handled things that night.

Adam: [ Sighs ] You mean the night that you killed ashland locke?

Nick: That was an accident.

Adam: Of course it was an accident.

Nick: You weren’t there, alright? You don’t know how much danger vick was in and why I had to jump in.

Adam: Look, I do believe that you had no choice. And believe it or not, I am glad that you were there to protect victoria.

Nick: It also shows how much dad loves us and how far he will go for us, which includes you, adam. I wish you could drop some of your resentment towards him.

Adam: So do I. So do I. But I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen.

Nick: [ Scoffs ] I mean, for you to even think about using what dad did to protect his children against him is pretty low, especially when you think about how many times in the past you have needed the police to look the other way for something you did.

Adam: Would you stop? I told you, I’m backing off. I swear to you that I want to find a new path.

Nick: I really hope that’s true.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone pings ]

Billy: Maybe because with goodbyes there is a sense of loss. But there’s also room for new beginnings.

[ Cellphone thuds ]

Chelsea: [ Breathes deeply ]

[ Sighs ] Connor. Hey, how are you? No, no. I know. I was just missing you. Not flossing well?

Sharon: So, was this just a meeting, or did they take pictures?

Tessa: Just a few test photos.

Mariah: But the first ad shoot is coming up very soon now. And you should see the clothes that she gets to wear.

[ Laughs ]

Sharon: That is so exciting.

Tessa: Yeah, it’s gonna be a lot more fun than I thought.

Mariah: And you haven’t even heard about the best part of the day.

Sharon: Best part? You mean there’s more?

Mariah: We got to go to dominic’s first birthday party, and he was so amazing.

Tessa: And it made us realize…

Mariah: We don’t want to wait any longer.

Tessa: We’re gonna dive back into the adoption process.

Sharon: Wow. That is such great news. I am so excited for both of you. I can’t wait for your next chapter.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Victoria: Oh, gosh, I think i have too much of a champagne buzz to go over those fourth-quarter projections.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Well, I’ll admit to you — and only to you — that once or twice I had maybe one tequila too many when I looked at the books and made a deal. You know what I’m saying?

Victoria: [ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ] You know, dad, I don’t think i told you how grateful I am for what you did for us that night. You were looking out for me and nicholas. You risked — you risked a lot to protect us, and I just appreciate it so much. Thank you. I’ll never forget it. Mm. I love you.

Victoria: I adore you, okay? I wish your brothers felt the same, you know?

Victoria: Oh, daddy. I think that deep down in nick’s heart, he does.

Victor: Mm.

Victoria: Adam, on the other hand — I have no idea what’s going through his head.

Victoria: I don’t ever want you to worry about that. I will do whatever I can to protect my family, even if that means to protect you from one of our own.

Adam: Well, just remember this. As much as dad’s instinct was to protect us by covering up A.J. Montalvo and locke’s deaths, what he did prevented us from processing the consequences of our actions. They both were accidents. They both were self-defense, yes. But you and I — we never had to publicly face what happened. Dad covered it all up, made it look like we weren’t even there. I don’t know about you, but for me, that meant I had to bury all these feelings about killing a man in the deepest part of my psyche.

Nick: You were just a kid.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And someone was looking out for me — my father. You know, he thought he was helping, but he was actually doing the opposite. What he was essentially saying is, “you did something wrong. I fixed it. Forget about it. Move on with your life.” But taking a man’s life is not easy to forget, nick. The problem is, the more you push those memories away, the more that they come back. I suppressed what I did in kansas for a long time, and it turned me into who I am today. Is that what you want, nick?

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Chloe: Thanks for meeting with us, nick, and we’re really excited to pitch you some of our ideas.

Nick: Yeah. Let’s — let’s see what you got.

Chloe: Okay. So last week we really started strategizing on how to create more synergy between the newman media divisions, mostly within the entertainment sector. And we’re also wondering if we might be able to converge entertainment and news by producing some topical talk shows that check both of those boxes.

Sally: We want to go big, and our entertainment- and news-oriented divisions are doing really well nationally, so we were thinking that it might be time to focus on expanding to an international audience.

Chloe: Yeah, and that would mean creating content targeting those markets — europe, asia, and south america.

Sally: And if you like any of these general ideas, we can always come back with a more detailed plan on how to execute them.

Chloe: Yeah, we know that it’s a bold direction, but we really believe in it. So what do you think?

Chelsea: Hey.

Adam: Hi.

Chelsea: I guess you handled whatever that text message was earlier that sent you off and running without explanation.

Adam: Yeah, it actually turned out to be good news. Something that I was hoping for finally paid off.

Chelsea: Huh.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: Well, it’s great when life takes a turn like that.

Adam: Yeah, it sure is.

Chelsea: Okay. I’m too tired to keep this up.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Same.

Chelsea: Alright, let’s just come clean. Who wants to go first?

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Jack: [ Humming ]

Traci: What has gotten into you?

Jack: What do you mean?

Traci: [ Chuckles ] You’re so happy.

Jack: Well, I’d like to think it’s not that rare or shocking that I have a smile on my face.

Traci: It’s not, but you’re smiling a lot more lately.

Jack: I didn’t know you were counting smiles.

Traci: And you are humming when you’re going through the mail.

Jack: I didn’t do that.

Traci: You did. And if I’m not mistaken, I overheard you singing with harrison.

Jack: That I will cop to. That kid can turn anyone’s mood around.

Traci: [ Chuckles ] So is it your grandson that’s got you so chipper, or is it something or someone else?

Diane: Hello, nikki.

Nikki: How are you, diane?

Diane: I’m — I’m fine. Thank you.

Nikki: Glad to hear it.

Diane: And you?

Nikki: I’m well. Keeping busy at newman enterprises. I spoke with summer recently. She says you’re doing a wonderful job at marchetti so far.

Diane: Is that right? Well, that’S…nice to hear.

[ Scoffs ] Is there a hidden pie about to smack me in the face or should I brace myself for something worse?

Talia: Phyllis.

Phyllis: Hey.

Talia: You neglected to tell me you own the place.

Phyllis: Oh, yes.

Talia: I’m impressed.

Phyllis: Hmm. I’m glad you’re enjoying your time here. Yeah, the grand phoenix, it was a labor of love, you know? Ah, there were a lot of ups and downs, but totally worth it. It’s coming to an end, I’m afraid. I just sold it.

Talia: Interesting.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Talia: You’re moving on. Why is that?

Phyllis: Well, I work at marchetti now.

Talia: Where diane jenkins works? Not a coincidence, I’m guessing. Is there an agenda there?

Phyllis: It’s pretty strategic. And completely justified. That’s why I wanted to talk to you. Want your clothes to smell freshly

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Nick: Well, I really like what I’ve heard. And speaking of synergy, you two obviously make a very strong team.

Sally: I couldn’t agree more.

Chloe: I’ll make it unanimous.

Nick: I’d like to hear more about your process.

Chloe: Yeah, we — we each bring our ideas to the table, and then we brainstorm, flesh them out together. But make no mistake, sally is our fearless leader.

Nick: I get it. Chloe, would you mind too much if I had a minute alone with the fearless leader?

Chloe: Oh, sure. I will make myself scarce. And if we get the go-ahead, I will start implementing these ideas right away.

Nick: Thank you, chloe.

Chloe: Thank you.

Nick: Sit down.

Sally: Is there a problem with our pitches that you didn’t want to mention in front of chloe?

Nick: No. I loved them, each and every one of them. I meant what I said. This is about you and adam.

Chelsea: So we agreed to tell each other what’s going on.

Adam: We did.

Chelsea: Go ahead.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Ladies first.

Chelsea: Oh, oldest trick in the book. The first one to spill is always put at a disadvantage.

Adam: Are we taking advantage of each other now?

Chelsea: No. I guess we’re on neutral ground. God, you are so stubborn, you know that?

Adam: So I have been told.

Chelsea: Fine. I’ll go. I just recorded my final podcast episode with billy.

Adam: Ah. So a celebration is in order now that you dropped the dead weight?

Chelsea: I’m not continuing the podcast.

Adam: You didn’t take my suggestion that you should bring in a new co-host and someone who’s not a royal jerk?

Chelsea: Billy — who’s not a jerk, by the way — suggested the same thing. He even offered to help me find a new co-host.

Adam: Well, you are obviously so talented that even billy abbott can see it and he stands to make money from it. Doesn’t mean he’s not a jerk.

Chelsea: Well, I decided against it. This isn’t about billy. It’s about me.

Adam: Okay. Sorry. So, in other words, your career is in limbo.

Chelsea: Yeah. I just don’t understand why I can’t find something that I’m able to handle. Find something that doesn’t get yanked away from me before I settle in. You know, working for a global fashion icon like angelina marchetti was probably too much for me. I dove back into the fashion world too soon, but then I found something that excited me. Something that grounded me with this podcast. And then billy, he just quits on me.

Adam: Yeah, I can — I can relate. I mean, I feel like I had the perfect future at newman dangled in front of me more times than I can count, only to be yanked away. And frankly, I’m just — I’m exhausted.

Chelsea: Mm, I know you better than that. You may be tired at the moment, but you’re not defeated. And I’ve seen this before.

Adam: Seen what?

Chelsea: The look in your eye, the iciness in your tone. That’s pure rage.

Traci: You know, if you were a character in one of my novels, my editor would be insisting that I explain your mood.

Jack: I am not a character in one of your novels. I am your brother. And my moods don’t have to be explained or scrutinized or novelized for that point.

Traci: Come on, you would make a great character — leading man, romantic hero.

Jack: Don’t even think about it.

Traci: And you’re avoiding my original question.

Jack: Oh, I know what you’re fishing for, and I’m not biting.

Traci: Alright. Can’t blame a girl for trying.

Jack: You know what? I am thrilled that kyle and summer and harrison are back in town, great, exciting new things are happening at jabot, and my family is mercifully at peace. Does that perhaps satisfy your curiosity?

Traci: [ Chuckles ] Nobody would have believed that peaceful part of this a few months ago when diane first got in touch with you.

Jack: No, that’s true. Not long ago, I thought diane was only capable of causing trouble. But you know what? Kyle is healing. I can’t even believe I’m saying that, but it’s true. And for that, I am very grateful.

Jack: Is this you in the process of forgiving diane?

Nikki: You have a fear of flying pies. That’s funny.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’d like to get the insults and attacks over with before your food is served. Who knows what else might get hurled across the table? And I’m wearing a new outfit.

Nikki: I am so glad I ordered the beet soup.

Diane: Ha ha.

Nikki: Oh, lighten up. I’m kidding.

Diane: [ Sighs ] So where is this seemingly laissez faire attitude coming from?

Nikki: I’ve just decided that it’s easier to ignore you than to engage. Although it is harder when you come up to my table.

Diane: Let’s be honest. If I hadn’t walked over here, you would have confronted me.

Nikki: Ah, wrong, as usual. You’re just not worth my energy. I have a very full life to live.

Diane: Oh, and I’m sure the constant upheaval at newman enterprises is keeping you very busy. At this point, are there any members of your family that haven’t been ceo?

Nikki: Well, that is so sweet of you to be concerned. But the company is thriving, so you need only be concerned about your workplace.

Diane: Oh. Oh, marchetti is doing great. Thanks in large part to my son’s leadership.

Nikki: Uh-huh. Well, I think my granddaughter had a little something to do with that as well.

Diane: Absolutely. Summer is a wonderful leader, and she’s been so good to me. I really appreciate that she’s kept an open mind and hasn’t just accepted all the things that you and phyllis have told her about me.

Nikki: Well, poor summer really shouldn’t have to deal with you at all, but I’m confident that you will self-sabotage and leave genoa city in disgrace without any help from me at all. Now, I will admit that in the beginning I felt the need to rush that process along. But you know what? It’s really not worth my time, because I know that you are capable of blowing up your life all on your own.

Diane: Wow. This new and enlightened version of you is almost cuddly. I’m curious, though. Phyllis seems to have made a turn as well, selling her beloved hotel to work at the same company as I do. Come on, nikki. You and phyllis might talk a good game about letting go, but something’s clearly afoot. Hi, I’m denise.

Talia: So does nikki know about your plan?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah. She’s in on it, for sure. You know, we’re keeping it on the down low. You have to be crafty when you deal with diane. You have to think on your feet. So that’s why I think in your case, you should just keep it to your cover story, you know, your piece on ashland locke.

Talia: So what exactly is going down with diane?

Phyllis: Well, what’s going to go down with diane is she’s going to get into trouble at her job. But it won’t be because of anything that I did. I mean, talia, she’s in way over her head. She’s going to run into trouble. She’s going to screw up and she’s going to get fired.

Diane: So what do you and phyllis have up your sleeve?

Nikki: Diane, you deluded narcissist, not everything is about you, dear. Did it ever cross your mind that phyllis simply wants to work with her daughter? Just as I love working with nicholas and victoria, and I assume you love working with kyle?

Diane: Mm-hmm, I could believe that, had I not witnessed how much phyllis loved owning that hotel.

Nikki: Mm. Well, she’s never really been very successful hanging on to anything. Careers, men.

Diane: Oh, insulting her. Very clever strategy.

Nikki: I’m sorry?

Diane: You’re hoping that if you say mean and nasty things about phyllis, it’ll convince me that you’re not working together.

Nikki: I am simply explaining to you why she wanted to work at marchetti, so you can forget about your conspiracy theory.

Diane: If there was truly nothing going on, you wouldn’t care what I thought.

Nikki: You know what, diane? I think all those years living in hiding have made you paranoid.

Diane: Now you’re deflecting, trying to get me on the defensive.

Nikki: I am merely expressing concern for your well-being.

Diane: Oh, come on. You being polite and considerate is the biggest red flag of all.

Nikki: Being civil is just easier. It’s less exhausting because everybody has grown bored with your drama and we’ve moved on.

Diane: My drama? You and phyllis are the drama queens of genoa city.

Nikki: Now, dear, unless you are planning a better exit than your murder turned out to be, you’re just going to have to accept the fact that the novelty of your very dramatic return has just worn off. You’re not the center of attention anymore. Nobody is really thinking about you at all. Although I almost wish I could be there when you finally realize that, because, really, how sad and pathetic will that be.

Jack: I’m not sure forgiveness is the right word. I’m — I’m not sure what is.

Traci: Well, what would forgiveness look like for you and diane?

Jack: Uh…

Allie: Hey, you guys.

Jack: Hey!

Noah: How’s it going?

Allie: Oh, my gosh. I am so glad you guys are both here. We have some great news.

Sally: What would you like to know?

Nick: Victoria told me about adam’s attempt to get you to publish evidence that he just happened upon regarding ashland’s death.

Sally: I know the truth about what went down that night. And I understand why you were so sick over it.

Nick: It was our goal to keep the circle of people who knew about it very small. But now, thanks to adam, you are burdened with that secret.

Sally: You don’t have to worry about me. When I want to keep my mouth shut, I am an impenetrable fortress. Not only am I not going to publish the story, I will never tell anyone about it, ever.

Nick: You’ve proven that you can be trusted.

Sally: Well, I’m sorry for how difficult things must have been. And still might be.

Nick: I just — you know, I did what I did because I was protecting my sister.

Sally: And I’m sure victoria is very grateful for what you did. Frankly, the town is breathing a heck of a lot easier without ashland around. And honestly, if your father hadn’t gotten involved and everyone found out, they would probably give you the key to the city or something.

Nick: No. I don’t know about that.

Sally: Well, in my experience, truly brave people are usually modest. I will say one thing about the newmans. You guys can be intimidating, but you really go to the mat for each other. Spending more time around your family, I understand less about adam’s attitude towards you all.

Nick: Sally, I just hope you know how genuinely appreciative I am that you turned adam down and that you went to victoria and gave her a heads up.

Sally: Well, there was never any risk of adam getting me to do his bidding. And as far as going to see victoria, you should all just be on guard about adam’s state of mind. He’s in pursuit of one thing — revenge.

Adam: You know more than anybody that rage is my — my baseline emotion. I’m — I’m like a 2 right now. So it can get a lot worse.

Chelsea: That’s what I’m afraid of. You talking about me going down a rabbit hole, but what about you? I see you walking around all calm, but I know something is burning under the surface.

Adam: [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: You’re feeling wounded these days. Makes you want to lash out. You want to hurt the people that have hurt you. That side of you is back with a vengeance. I know how dangerous that can get. You gave me some good advice earlier, so let me ask you… is there any way I can talk you off the ledge? I brought in ensure max protein

Allie: As I may have mentioned, noah is looking for a space for the amazing club that he wants to open.

Jack: Uh-huh.

Allie: And guess what.

Traci: He found a good location.

Allie: Not just a good one. The best.

Adam: Yep, the glam club will officially be opening its doors at the grand phoenix as soon as the chancellor-winters acquisition of the hotel is finalized.

Jack: Phyllis actually went through with the sale. Even with her job at marchetti, I wasn’t sure she could bear to let go of it.

Allie: Noah pitched the idea to lily, and she loved it.

Noah: Oh, no hesitation. She was on board from the get-go.

Allie: It was like the perfect fit.

Jack: This sounds like a celebration. How about lunch at society?

Noah: Yeah, sounds good.

Jack: We’re in.

Adam: Thanks for trying to look out for me, but you can’t help me now. This is between me and my dad, okay? I let him use me yet again and toss me aside.

Chelsea: Pushing you out of the company in favor of victoria is wrong, but sadly predictable. It’s a signature victor move.

Adam: Mm. No, you don’t know the half of what dear old dad has done this time, okay? He pulled another one of his classic maneuvers, and once again, just dredging up a lot of damage from the past.

Chelsea: What do you mean?

Adam: Ashland locke didn’t die in that car crash.

Chelsea: What? I thought the investigation was closed.

Adam: Well, it was, but that’s because dad made sure of it.

Chelsea: So, how did ashland die?

Adam: Apparently, ashland turned up at victoria’s in some sort of a rage, and to protect our sister, nick accidentally killed him.

Chelsea: Oh, my god. No wonder victoria was so tense when I saw her the other day.

Adam: Yeah, it was a bad situation all around. But what does dad do? He covers it up, moves the body so he can keep the newman hands clean.

Chelsea: Did victor tell you all this?

Adam: Well, never mind how i found out about it. The point is, he covered it up. Chelsea.

Chelsea: Wow. I see so many parallels between ashland’s death and A.J. Montalvo’s back in kansas.

Adam: Yeah, if he got away with it once, why not try it again?

Chelsea: I mean, I’m sure this brings up a lot for you, but I — I thought you found peace with it.

Adam: How do you make peace with finding out that you’re a child killer and nobody told you? I mean, you could pretend, stuff it down, but it never goes away. I mean, the fact that they kept this from me for all these years — it just — it did me a lot more harm than good.

Chelsea: I think he was trying to protect you from getting hurt. I think he wanted to help you because you’re his son, the same way you would go to extremes to protect connor and maybe even me, even though we’re not together anymore.

Nick: I appreciate the warning, but this isn’t the first time adam’s tried to get revenge on our family. I was really hoping that after he gave faith one of his kidneys that he would turn a corner. But obviously I was wrong about that. You know, I would like to give my brother the benefit of the doubt, but he’s made his position crystal-clear.

Sally: I find that really sad.

Nick: It is reality. I’m sure you only got to see the good side of adam when you guys were together, you know, but my family has had to deal with the best and worst of adam. And I don’t like saying this to you, sally, ’cause I know you care about him but I think — I think you’re better off not being in a relationship with him. And now please welcome ana montoya.

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Talia: Can I ask, why are you rooting for diane jenkins to fail?

Phyllis: I know you did your research, and I know you read that article in restless style from years ago detailing all these things she did. I mean, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Talia: Really? Because the things in that story were out there — home-wrecking, arson, sperm stealing?

Phyllis: Sperm stealing. Yes. Completely out there. I mean, if I told you everything else, your head would start spinning and it wouldn’t stop spinning.

Talia: I want to know everything.

Phyllis: Alright. Have a seat. Get comfortable. I’ll tell you everything. And honestly, I’m not holding back. Where do you want to start? Multiple blackmails? Child abandonment? Faking her own death?

Nikki: I certainly hope you didn’t mistake my earlier civility as an invitation to join me.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] Certainly not.

Jack: Ohh, that cannot be good.

Traci: Well, you know, why don’t we just leave them alone, okay? Maybe we — [ Sighs ] Maybe not.

Jack: Hi.

Nikki: Hello, jack.

Diane: Hi. Traci.

Traci: Hello, ladies.

Jack: Are we interrupting some kind of tte–tte?

Nikki: Oh, no, not at all. I’m just finishing my lunch at my table for one. Diane is just leaving.

Diane: Waiting for takeout.

Jack: Everything alright?

Nikki: Really, jack?

Diane: [ Laughs ]

Sally: As many times as i have told myself things are over with adam and knowing it’s for the best, part of me still has feelings for him. And maybe, yeah, it’s because i mainly did see the good parts of him, and the bad parts… honestly, I could relate to because, in a certain way, I’ve lived in adam’s shoes. I have felt burned and insulted by people and was so determined to make them regret it. I mean, sure, yes, that wasn’t the only way adam and I were alike, but it definitely sparked a connection.

Nick: I’m aware of some of the stunts you’ve pulled in the past. I’d like to believe you’ve left all that behind.

Sally: I would, too. But I won’t lie. I definitely get the urge from time to time to deliver a swift dose of payback to those who wronged me, not wait for karma to kick them in the ass. But that’s natural, right?

[ Both laugh ]

Nick: Yeah, I think, uh — I think we’ve all been there, you know, some of us more than others.

Sally: Well, my point is, i haven’t acted on any of those darker impulses. And maybe the turning of the tides was people actually having faith in me — or at least willing to give me a fair chance…the way you have. It really made a difference for me.

Nick: Yeah. I’d like to believe that a little faith could create a change in adam. You know, I’d like to have a brother that I could have a bond with or trust. But unfortunately, adam has proven over and over again that his turnarounds just don’t last very long.

Adam: You’re right. I would move heaven and earth for connor. I would break any law. Hell, I would move a dozen bodies if I thought that it would genuinely help him. And I would probably move a couple corpses for connor’s mother, as well.

Chelsea: Well, hopefully it doesn’t come to that, but i appreciate it.

Adam: But that doesn’t mean that you can pick and choose the things that victor does which are bad and good because even when he does something decent, it comes at a price always.

Chelsea: Oh, as someone who went to the mental hospital instead of jail because of him, I am very well aware of how he operates.

Adam: Yes. You understand. But he’ll never admit it. The man will never apologize. And I think it’s time someone forced his hand right here, right now. And I happen to have the power and the evidence to do it. (Buzz)

starting with the delicious

taste of honey nut cheerios,

Allie: Was I gushing too much with jack and traci earlier?

Noah: No, it was the perfect amount of gush.

Allie: Uh-oh.

Noah: Okay, that looks like it could turn into a knockdown, drag-out fight any second now.

Allie: Yep. With my grandfather trapped in the middle.

Noah: If things get gnarly, my money’s on grandma. That lady’s tough as nails.

Allie: Yeah, but diane’s sneaky. And I wouldn’t count traci out. That woman’s been through some things. Hey, promise me this. No matter how hostile it gets inside there, it is not gonna spoil this amazing day for the two of us.

Noah: It won’T.

Nikki: I was minding my own business, and then diane appeared uninvited. Yet I couldn’t have been more civil. Isn’t that right, diane?

Diane: That’s true. Nikki has been pleasantly, shockingly, bizarrely even-keeled.

Nikki: So, yes, jack, everything is fine. See you. Hi!

Noah: Hey, grandma. You heading out?

Nikki: Uh, yeah. It’s getting a little crowded in here.

Noah: Okay, well, we’ll have to catch up some other time, but before you go, I want to introduce you to allie.

Nikki: Oh, it’s a pleasure. I’ve heard so much about you from noah.

Allie: Same here. It’s so lovely meeting you.

Nikki: Well, I hope that we can spend some time together soon.

Allie: I would love that.

Nikki: You two have fun.

Noah: Okay. I’ll check in with you later.

Nikki: Alright, sweetie.

Noah: Night.

Jack: I suppose I did jump to the conclusion that nikki was harassing you.

Diane: Not a bad guess.

Allie: Hi, everyone. Thank you again for offering to take us out to celebrate.

Jack: You are most welcome.

Allie: Should we get a table?

Nikki: You know what? Let’s — let’s do that.

Diane: What’s the occasion?

Allie: We’re celebrating my boyfriend’s new club.

Diane: Oh! Wow. That’s wonderful.

Jack: Would you like to join us?

Diane: Well, normally I would love to, but I have a job that I’m devoted to, and I need to get back to work. Ah, looks like my take-out is ready. Noah, congratulations. I can’t wait to check out the club once it opens. Bye.

Jack: Bye.

Traci: [ Sighs ]

[ Clears throat ]

Jack: What?

Traci: I think our table’s ready.

Sally: Of course I understand you have a longer history with adam than I do. I’m not pleading his case here. I just… I’m worried about him. That’s why I couldn’t keep quiet about it.

Adam: Well, vick and I are grateful for that.

Sally: Telling her was in everyone’s best interest, including adam’S. I wish someone had told me when I was hell-bent on revenge ’cause that is a road I never want to go down again.

Nick: Well, I think you’ve come a long way.

Sally: It’s a daily journey, right?

Chelsea: I get your drive and your frustration. I’ve been there, as you know. You want justice, and you’ll go to dark places to get it.

Adam: But that — that’s the thing, chelsea. This isn’t dark. All I’m trying to do is expose the truth to light.

Chelsea: We both know there’s a lot more to it. If you try to hurt victor, he’s gonna go after you. He’s like you in that regard. Reigniting this battle will be a mistake for you and for connor.

Adam: Okay, I can and I will keep connor completely out of it.

Chelsea: We both know that’s not possible. Connor loves his father and his grandfather. He’ll be stuck in the middle. There’s no way he can be immune to the fallout. You don’t want to traumatize your kid, do not start a war with his grandfather.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: You want to beat victor, beat him by being a better dad. Focus on the future. Focus on connor. Stop keeping score and stop holding grudges. Beat victor by letting go.

Talia: I can’t believe one person could do so much in one lifetime.

Phyllis: I know. Can you believe it? I mean, diane’s a real overachiever in that sense. I mean — but I — I just think that if someone were to, um, try to get the world reacquainted with her past deeds, that might unnerve diane and she’ll go back to the person she was — I mean, the person that she’s always been, of course. I mean, she’ll just snap. And then certain people — it will prove to them that she has not changed at all.

Talia: I’m open to exploring diane’s life. I just don’t want to report on a story that’s already been out there.

Phyllis: Oh, no, wait. I totally understand that. I mean, I certainly believe that there’s something to uncover in her time in los angeles, for sure. So, I think that, um, if I were to give you some juicy details that weren’t in the

restless style story and you were to put those out in the world while you’re investigating her activity in los angeles, that could really be the story of the century — the downfall of diane jenkins.

Jack: Boy, the kids sure left right after we ate. Was it us?

Traci: Boy, I hope not. I mean, I certainly enjoy your company, that’s for sure.

Jack: And I definitely enjoy yours. But you know what? I remember what it was to be their age, young and in —

Traci: Lust. Mm-hmm.

Jack: It is my granddaughter we are talking about.

Traci: [ Laughs ] But, jack, you’re making it sound like you and I are all washed up here. I mean, I think it’s a little premature to put us out to pasture. I predict that one of these days, very soon, for us both, there will be nothing we’ll want more than to spend time alone with a special someone in our lives.

Jack: Please tell me we are not circling back to that subject.

Traci: What subject?

Jack: Diane.

Traci: [ Sighs ]

Jack: She is not a special someone in my life.

Traci: I understand that. And, believe me, I am not pushing the two of you together. I’m just making an observation that for somebody that you are not ready to forgive, you certainly want to spend a lot of time together.

Noah: I still can’t believe the club’s gonna become a reality.

Allie: It is. Oh, my gosh. Stop doubting yourself. Hey. I believe in you.

Noah: I got to share the credit with you.

Allie: No, you don’T. This was all your idea.

Noah: Babe, lily saw the enthusiasm in your eyes, okay? It was contagious. Gave me fresh inspiration during my pitch. It helped me envision what the place could actually be. That was all because of you.

Allie: Well, I am not gonna take any credit for it. But I did love getting to be a part of it. Noah, this is — this is so incredible.

Noah: You’re incredible. Hey. Are you sure?

Allie: Yeah. I’m sure.

Adam: Well, god knows you’re not the first person to tell me I need to break the cycle with victor.

Chelsea: Well, maybe it’s about time you start to listen?

Adam: [ Sighs ] At least jack gave me a job offer.

Chelsea: You’re kidding?

Adam: Mm-hmm. I thought he was kidding at first, but he was serious.

Chelsea: Oh, adam, congratulations. I think working at jabot would be an awesome fit for you.

Adam: I turned it down.

Chelsea: What? Why? Jack respects you and cares about you, and it’s about time you separated from the newmans, you know, started fresh.

Adam: Well, how often do you and I make the right moves for ourselves?

Chelsea: Mm, that’s a good point, very valid point. Listen, I was starting fresh. It felt good for a little while, then boom, bam — bye-bye, podcast.

[ Chuckles, groans ]

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Ah.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Adam: We certainly are a pair, aren’t we?

Chelsea: We are on a killer winning streak, yeah.

Adam: Mm-hmm. You know, they call people like us “coolers” at the blackjack table.

Chelsea: Oh. Because we’re so cool?

Adam: Super cool.

Chelsea: We have been through a lot together. The fact that we don’t hate each other after all of it belongs in a history book somewhere.

Adam: I am really glad that we’ve gotten to a place where we can support each other emotionally.

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Victor: It’s good to see you back in your element, right where you belong.

Victoria: Well, I have to say, I have not missed a beat since stepping back into control here.

Victor: Uh-huh.

Victoria: And you don’t have to worry about me anymore. I am back on my game. Ashland is in the rearview mirror, and I am focused on moving the company forward. I don’t suppose you saw the video call with the division heads earlier?

Victor: Yes, I saw it. Very impressive. And I fully support you wanting to acquire more companies. But, sweetheart, uh, be careful doing that, okay?

Adam: Thanks for meeting me.

Chance: Adam, I came here to make one thing very clear. The ashland locke investigation is closed. His death was ruled an accident. So there is no need for you to fish around for any fresh dirt. You understand? I’m done playing games with you. Move on.

Adam: Look, I’m sorry. I don’t know if I can now, not after seeing some pretty incriminating evidence against victor, evidence that you obviously chose to ignore. No, I think now would be a pretty good time for you to consider righting this wrong because it would be a pretty terrible thing for you if proof came out that you covered up a crime as a personal favor to your father-in-law.

Adam: This doesn’t have to get adversarial, chance. I’m just curious — why wasn’t certain dna and fingerprint evidence followed up on?

Chance: How’d you come by that information?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Maybe I found a laptop on a bench in a park that a police lackey left behind. Okay, but let’s get real. The how and where of it is not relevant. It’s that the evidence exists and what it could prove that matters. Now, I know that you’re not somebody who could be bought off, but something clearly happened. What happened? Did victor intimidate you to falling in line with the newmans?

Chance: No one intimidated me, and I am not about to be intimidated by you, adam. I did my job. I made a judgment call, and i have no remorse about my decision.

Adam: I find that hard to believe, knowing you as well as I do. Quite frankly, chance, it seems like you’ve lost your way.

Chance: You are the one that’s lost your way, pal. And you are headed down a dangerous path.

Devon: [ Sighs ]

Nate: Go ahead.

Devon: No. After you, please.

Nate: No, you go ahead.

Lily: Uh, why don’t you both come in? Hello.

Devon: Hey.

Lily: Hello.

Nate: Hello.

Lily: So, I just wanted to get together and chat and make sure that we’re all on the same page. Right? ‘Cause we’re on the same team.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Lily: Yes? Okay. Um, nate, why don’t you start?

Nate: Yes. Um, there is something important I’d like to discuss, but maybe we should wait for billy.

Billy: Whoa. I, uh… I don’t — I’m sorry if I gave you the wrong impression, but that — that was a mistake. I’ve been telling everyone…

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Adam: You think I’m heading down a dangerous path? I wasn’t anywhere near ashland or his body the night that he died, chance.

Chance: You know exactly what I’m talking about, man. And it’s disappointing to see, adam. You are just falling right back into your old self-destructive ways in the name of vengeance.

Adam: Oh, that’s funny. You are the one that is ignoring crucial evidence.

Chance: Yeah, but you’re the one that’s blowing up your own life. Look at you — alienating your family, pushing sally away, the one person who had a good influence on you. And now you’re claiming that you got your hands on a police-issued laptop, and you’re threatening a cop who used to be your friend. You don’t see anything wrong with what you’re doing here? You hate your father that much?

Adam: No, my father deserves to be punished for manipulating his family — and more importantly, the truth. As I recall, you used to believe in the truth, chance.

Victoria: I have carefully thought through each and every acquisition that I want to make, and every single one of them is good business.

Victor: I applaud it. But I want you to consult with me as you continue.

Victoria: Of course I’m gonna consult with you.

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: You’re my greatest counsel.

Nick: Am I interrupting anything?

Victor: Hey, son.

Victoria: No, not at all.

Nick: There’s some numbers i want to go over with you.

Victoria: Oh, okay. Well, I’ve got to check in with marketing, but I’ll be back in a few minutes. In the meantime, dad is here with much wisdom to impart and counsel to give.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Victor: What do you think about your sister’s demeanor?

Lily: Billy won’t be joining us. He’s wrapping up his final podcast episode. So he’ll be refocusing on his coo job.

Devon: Oh, really? I thought he and chelsea were really finding their groove with that show.

Lily: I mean, it was his idea, to be honest, and I’m glad. I am.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: And he found a new host, someone who has his similar sensibility, so the show will carry on.

Devon: Oh, nice. That’s good to hear.

Lily: Yeah. Uh, so, what did you want to bring up?

Nate: Yes. Um, I’ve been doing some research about what it would take to start our own music festival. The numbers are promising, not to mention the fringe benefits, like elevating our name recognition on a much larger scale. The way I see it, it’s a win, hands down.

Chelsea: I am so sorry. I don’t know what came over me.

Billy: It’s okay. It’s alright. You know, we’ve been working closely together lately, and, uh, the moment was misinterpreted. It happens to the best of us.

Chelsea: Can we just pretend that never happened? We need to focus because this is our final podcast, so let’s just move on.

Billy: You don’t think we should talk about this for a minute? I mean —

Chelsea: I absolutely do not.

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Adam: Hey.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Well, I have to give it to you. It takes real nerve showing your face in this building. Do I need to call security?

Adam: Oh, that won’t be necessary. I’m here to apologize.

Sally: I’m not really sure what to make of that, but I’m open to hearing whatever it is that you have to say. The floor is yours.

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Adam: Look, I’m sorry that things got so unpleasant with us. I shouldn’t have been indirect with you.

Sally: Try manipulative.

Adam: I’m sorry.

Sally: The problem was that you weren’t very good at it and I wasn’t falling for it.

Adam: Well, I guess when it comes to you, I met my match.

Sally: And then some.

Adam: Look, I take responsibility for everything that went down with us, and I’m just hoping that there might be a way to make things a little less hostile between us moving forward.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] I don’t think I was ever hostile.

Adam: No. You’re right. You weren’T. I… even when I was being really rough on you. And maybe that’s because we understand each other deep down, regardless of what words were being said.

Sally: You’re right.

Adam: And despite everything that’s happened, I still feel like you are the only one that, um…I can open up to.

Sally: Well, I appreciate that. If there is something that you need to get off your chest, you can talk to me. If you have age-related macular degeneration,

Devon: Okay, so, this is not what you’re gonna to want to hear, nate, but doing a music festival is not the move for our company right now.

Nate: How can you make a judgment call like that already? You haven’t even seen the research yet.

Devon: It doesn’t take research to know that starting a music festival from scratch is a huge risk that will take up a lot of our cash.

Lily: Well, listen, I know that it would take a significant amount of capital, but I think the idea’s interesting.

Devon: Yeah, I think the idea is interesting, too. That’s what I said to you when you pitched it to me. I’m just saying that right now isn’t the best time. This is our first year as a company. We’re brand-new, and we’re bound to have some hiccups, some bumps in the road. And I think that it’s a smart thing for us to keep a hold of our cash to be prepared for that sort of thing and not just take a big swing at something that could be a miss.

Nate: I think that approach is unnecessarily defensive and too conservative. But I guess it’s your call. I’ve got to get to another meeting.

Chelsea: Today actually marks our last episode of the podcast because our founder, billy abbott, has decided to focus on his day job. And I guess that could kind of be the theme of this whole episode, right? Goodbyes.

Billy: Mm.

Chelsea: How to navigate them, what you can learn from them.

Billy: Yeah. And you know what? Goodbyes don’t always have to be heart-wrenching and tragic. You know, they can be civil, amicable, maybe even a little uplifting.

Chelsea: Yeah. Actually, this isn’t the first time billy and I have said goodbye. I mean, we’ve parted ways before.

Billy: That is true, but we don’t have to get into that right now.

Chelsea: Except, you know, the audience might be intrigued by the fact that, you know, we were an item once, you know, once upon a time.

Billy: Well, that — yeah, that — that was a long time ago, chels.

Chelsea: True. It’s ancient history. Not sure why I brought it up.

Billy: I don’t know. Maybe — maybe because with goodbyes there is a sense of loss. But there’s also room for new beginnings.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Billy: And I guess that is time to wrap it up.

Chelsea: Well, I’ll let you say the final goodbye.

Billy: Okay. Um, look, I just want to say that this has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned a lot. And I really want to thank each and every person that has listened. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you. So, thank you for your time. I’m gonna miss it. And with that, I will say goodbye for now.

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Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: That was good, right?

Billy: Yeah. Yeah. It was great.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Vick seems good to me, dad. Strong and focused. I don’t think it’s an act.

Victor: I tend to agree, but what do you think about all the eagerness with which she is suddenly making all these acquisitions?

Nick: I think she’s a little overzealous in her desire to remove any stain ashland left on her or newman. But I totally get it. I mean, he absolutely humiliated her — and not just once. Now, she was able to get some payback by getting you back your money from ashland. But she did love him, dad.

Victor: Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay. Her taste in men, I tell you, has always been her achilles’ heel.

Nick: Vick’s got a lot to prove to herself right now. When she came back from new york and she said she wanted things to be different, I know she meant it.

Victor: Yeah, I just wish we had been able to get ashland locke out of town before his demise. But things are the way they are, aren’t they? And if your sister wants to prove herself, let her prove herself in spades.

Adam: I was fortunate enough to stumble across a certain police report.

Sally: How do you stumble across a police report?

Adam: Well, that part isn’t important. What is in it is what matters. The report details the investigation into ashland’s death. And it includes a lot of evidence against victor that chance willfully ignored. And it’s evidence that needs to come out.

Sally: Damn it. Adam, for a minute there, i thought you were actually being sincere and straightforward with me. You don’t need a sympathetic ear. You need help taking down victor. No, you used our history and what we once had to work me over again.

Adam: Okay, look, I will admit that I needed you to listen long enough to tell you what is going on. But that doesn’t change the facts with a huge possibility here. This is a gold mine of a story. It’s the kind of story that could make a young media mogul’s career. And I’m willing to give you all the evidence you need to run it. All you have to do is publish the truth and reveal to the world my dad’s cover-up.

Devon: Hey, you know that my opposition to the music festival idea has nothing to do with any personal issues between me and nate — ’cause I said the same thing to you about my concerns that it would be stretching our company too thin.

Lily: Yes. Yes, you did. But you also said that we should explore it more, which is exactly what nate did. And he’s right. You haven’t looked at the data. So, can you give it a little bit more consideration?

Devon: Absolutely, I can. I don’t have a problem doing that. And this is not some kind of attack on nate, either. This is just business. Our company is doing well and it’s stable right now and I’d like to keep it that way, not risk at all by exceeding our grasp.

Billy: Are we okay?

Chelsea: We’re good. I promise.

Billy: Okay, ’cause I don’t want this to be awkward at all.

Chelsea: It’s not. It won’t be. But I meant what I said before. Can we just never bring this up again, please?

Billy: Well, yeah, of course we can, but we have been so great at being open and honest with each other, both on and off the air. I’m just not sure that’s the best way to handle this.

Chelsea: It is. For me.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: And truly, billy, i wish you the best of luck back at your coo position. I do.

Billy: Thank you, chels. And, listen, I will, uh, pack this up and send it wherever you need it, you know, wherever you want to set up shop so you can continue the podcast.

Chelsea: I’ve been thinking about it. Um, I think doing the podcast by myself — it’s just not gonna work.

Billy: Come on. You’re really good at this. And if this is about flying solo, we have a whole list of people that you can work with at chancellor-winters.

Chelsea: You’ve really looked out for me, and I appreciate you having me back and having such faith in me, but, um, it just wouldn’t be the same.

Billy: Okay. Do you mind me asking what you’re gonna do next?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] It’s just something I’m gonna have to figure out on my own.

Nick: Hey. Glad I ran into you. Feels like a brand new day, huh?

Chance: I wish it did, nick. Thought we were all gonna be able to move on from all this, but something’s happened.

Nick: I thought the case was closed and we were out of the woods.

Chance: Yeah, well, someone got their hands on all the evidence that I uncovered about the events the night ashland died. All of the evidence.

Nick: [ Sighs ] How? They read the police report you filed? Who we talking about? Adam.

Sally: You’re right. If victor orchestrated a cover-up, it would be one hell of a story.

Adam: No, no, no, there’s no “if” about it. I’m not asking you to take my word for it. I can show you a police report that proves all of it.

Sally: If I publish this story, it is the end of my career at newman media.

Adam: Do you really want to work for a company owned by a man who staged a car crash to cover up the fact that his favorite son killed his daughter’s ex-husband?

Sally: What?

Adam: I told you it was juicy.

Sally: You actually expect me to believe that nick murdered ashland?

Adam: It was an accident. Ashland was threatening victoria, and to protect her, nick punched him.

Sally: Yeah, I knew that he hit him, but I thought that’s as far as it went.

Adam: Well, apparently he inherited dear old dad’s boxing skills because one punch is all it took. He hit ashland, he hit his head on the fireplace in just the right spot, and the miserable bastard died.

Sally: Oh, my god.

Adam: Yeah. Well, good riddance, as far as I’m concerned.

Sally: But this — this sounds like a clear-cut case of self-defense. So, why would victor cover it up?

Adam: Because the chess master cannot resist playing the game. As far as I know, my siblings had nothing to do with this. It was all dear old dad, and the story should reflect that.

Sally: This is insane.

Adam: It’s also potentially award-winning, sally. Okay, look, even if my family cans you, there’s gonna be a bunch of other media companies that will be dying to hire you.

Sally: I am skeptical that anyone would want to hire someone who goes after their own boss.

Adam: I think you’d be surprised. I think people would really respect the fact that you did the right thing.

Sally: I’m not sure it is the right thing.

Adam: What my father did was blatantly wrong. He used his power and his influence to interfere in the justice system. He should face repercussions for that.

Sally: Okay, but what about chance? Because if I publish this story, it also exposes his complicity.

Adam: He was complicit. I confronted him with what i knew. I gave him the opportunity to fix it on his own accord. He flatly refused.

Sally: So now chance has just become someone else you’re willing to throw under the bus in your battle against victor? Like you did with me?

Adam: I didn’t toss you aside, sally, okay? I protected you, not only when it comes to your job, but to the all-out war I am about to start.

[ Sighs ]

Sally: So you finally admitted the truth. Okay everyone,

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Nate: Devon just cannot help himself. No matter what I’m advocating for, if I say “a,” he says “B.” And it’s especially frustrating because I cannot tell what the hell is going on with him, why he’s being so antagonistic and can’t give me the slightest opportunity.

Elena: And I get it. You want to make your mark with the company. But I guess I’m still trying to understand why you’re so angry about all of this.

Nate: [ Sighs ]Rmer president trump residence known as mar-a-lago has just been unsealed. The judge who approved that warrant ruled yesterday that the affidavit could be relieved after officials removed or redacted is certain sensitive information. The justice department argued that releasing any portion of this document could compromise its investigation. The judge sided with requests from multiple news organizations, including cbs news, to partially unseal this document. You saw it unscrolling on the screen. I want to bring in correspondent robert costa, who is palm beach, florida, where this issue was decided. Bob, what do we know so far?

Good to be with you, major. Cbs news is still digested this affidavit. Many black lines throughout the document, heavily redacted. This is a serious document. As I’ve been reading it and working with our team here, it is evident that the government believes, and this is why they believe they had probable cause to go into mar-a-lago, on the palm beach side, to go into mar-a-lago because there are 15 boxes full of highly classified information, sensitive, compartmented information, dealing with national security and national defense documents. Because they believe they had probable cause they were in this storage facility at mar-a-lago and not properly stored, they’re telling the judge here in west palm beach, bruce reinhart, that they felt compelled to go into former president trump’s handling of documents. They note in this second page of the affidavit, they believe there is probable cause of the crime of obstruction being committed, and they have evidence of that. This is a serious case, the affidavit underscores it. We’re still trying to find out more about the specifics, which have been heavily redacted.

Bob costa with us. The document runs 38 pages, jeff pegues is at the tablE. A few moments ago at the white house, president biden was participating in a women’s equality convenient. The question was: Has national security been threat dendthreatened by documents at mar-a-lago, and the president said, “we will let the justice department determine that.” Jeff pegues, what strikes you about what you’ve seen so far?

In some ways this is a disappointing document. If you’re looking for some sort of smoking gun in terms of what the government may have and why they searched mar-a-lago when they did, you might be disappointed. However, what the government has done here has — they have released, and as you can see here, look at all of these redactions, and this is just a taste of what this document looks like, but if you literally read between the lines, what you will see is how this investigation has conducted, almost from start, which basically the D.O.J.’S role in this started in february, to this point now, including the search of mar-a-lago, and the search for the 15 boxes. What the government is saying, and what stands out to me here, is that they are saying there is evidence of obstruction. And I think that’s the line that stands out to me most. In that, there are supporters of the former president who have made comments, inaccurate comments, about these documents —

Representations to the justice department.

Representations that the department of justice wants to get bacK. These are government documents. Various classifications, that’s what they’re saying here. They don’t belong to the former president. They say these are government documents, produced by the government for the government.

Kathryn, before i come to you, I want to ask jeff this one question: This 38 pages, extremely unusual for this to be seen at this stage in any investigation involving anyznrz american,c&n

Yeah. This doesn’t happen in every case.

Affidavits usually do not appear until there is an indictment, and we’re very long way away from that.

They stay sealed. The fact itfc-t is out there, even though it has been heavily redacted, I’m sure there was a lot of hand wringing on the part of D.O.J. Officials because there are still these echoes of 2016, and james comey sort of making declarations about an investigation that ultimately, a lot of people believe, played a role in the 2016 election. And nobody wants to go back to thaT. And this attorney general has been very — he has been honest about the fact that we treat everybody the same. There is nobody above the law. But that also means, in his view, that we go by the book. And releasing something like this is not going by the book. But there is this pressure on the department of justice to put something out there to the public.

Jeff, thanks. Kathryn, stand by. Bob costa, I want to go back to you in west palm beach, florida.

Major, what is important to recognize from the documents the government has filed, beyond the affidavit, this is an ongoing federal investigation of the highest level, and they are dealing with witnesses that they are really concerned about in terms of intimidation, and they mention it in this document, civilian witnesses. And there has been a lot of reporting at cbs news and elsewhere about how the mar-a-lago properties, employees, people who had access to president trump’s inner circle, visitors to that property, play have left in vulnerable to foreign actors, to anyone with ill-intentions. What the federal government is saying, this is an ongoing investigation with many witnesses across complicated fronts around the former president. And that’s why they’re so hesitant to give more information about the details of what they’re learning from specific people, who might be vulnerable to some kind of attack or criticism and the intimidation factor.

Bob costa at west palm beach. Kathryn, many of us at cbs news have experience of going through documents like this. What has emerged to you as you read through it here sitting at the table.

The key section to me is the probable cause section. Unsurprisingly, this is the most heavily redacted. But there are some pieces of the puzzle i want to try to put together. It tells us earlier this year, the national archives received these boxes that had class fide records, or records marked “class fidE.” Andclassified.”There is probable cause to believe that documents containing classified national defense information and presidential records remain at the premises. It goes on to say there was no a secure facility at mar-a-lago that would be authorized to contained highly classified information. And it goes on to say “i submit that probable cause exists to believe that evidence or other contraband illegally possessed will still be found at these premises.” In other words, they believe there was highly sensitive, national defense information, in classified information, at the highest levels that remained at mar-a-lago, and it did not have the kind of secure government facility, what they know as a skiff, to protect these records. What I also find instructive are the five pillars that the F.B.I. And the justice department lay out for withholding so much of this information for the publiC. It talks about witness information, and that quickly and broadly witnesses could be identified through social media, and this would have a chilling affect on cooperation. It talks about the roadmap to the investigation. It talks about the rules of criminal procedure, so protecting grand jury information. It specifically talks about safety of law enforcement personnel and the privacy of others. So those are the five pillars. But what we can see in the pieces of this puzzle, is they believe there was evidence that still highly classified national defense information remained at mar-a-lago in a facility that was not secure.

Kathryn, the former president has represented in public in various ways that he was cooperative with this. And that this search warrant was not necessary. As a last resort. That this could have been resolved some other way. Is there anything you have been able to see — and i know we’re going through it bit by bit — that comes close that underlying question, cooperation or whether or not this could have been handled another way?

There is a specific section where it talks about the findings of the national archive, this more than half dozen boxes containing classified information, and it goes on to say there was a public statement from the “save america” pact, that nothing was founD. So this was, in the view of this affidavit, sort of an element of obstruction. So saying publicly the national archives didn’t see anything here, but, in fact, we now know —

Essentially misrepresentation.

That’s a very good point because if you look at page 17, the 15 boxes provided, the archives contain classified information. They have a breakdown of what was in there. 184 unique documents bearing classification markings, including 67 documents marked as confidential.

92 documents marked as secret. 95 documents marked at top secret. The F.B.I. Agents observed documents reflecting the following departments, con sem nationconsemnation, arcon. It shows these aren’t personal momentoS. According to the F.B.I., These are top-secret, confidential documents that belong to the government.

I’ve got to jump in. Jeff pegues, thank you. Kathryn, thank you. And our thanks to bob costa in west palm beach. Our coverage will continue on our cbs news streaming and tonight on the “cbs evening news.” This habsthis has been a cbs special report. I’m major garrett in washington. Good day.

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Sally: Am I interrupting?

Victoria: No, not at all. Please come in. Have a seat. You know, I thought the video conference went rather well. Are you on board for everything that we’ve laid out?

Sally: Yeah. I’ve already started working on the things that we talked about. Unfortunately, I’m here about another matter.

Victoria: Well, what would you like to discuss?

Sally: It has to do with adam.

Victoria: Oh, yes, of course it does. Have you and my brother gotten back together?

Sally: No. No, no, no. It’s nothing like that. Believe me. That is not happening. But adam did come to me today with a proposition. He claims to have evidence regarding ashland’s death that would — how do I say this? — Not show the newmans in a favorable light.

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Victoria: So, what did he want from you?

Sally: He asked me to write a story about it.

Victoria: Ah, I see.

Sally: You don’t seem very surprised.

Victoria: I have been dealing with my brother for a very long time. I expected some sort of attack sooner rather than later. That’s just who he is.

Sally: I’m sorry.

Victoria: Well, if he risked showing his hand, then he’s being careless. So, he either wants the information about what he’s doing to be out there, or he’s so wounded that he doesn’t give a damn anymore.

Victor: Hello, son.

Adam: Hey, guys.

[ Sighs ] Funny meeting you here. Were you also in the mood for a refreshing beverage?

Nick: We were looking for you, so we tracked you down.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, you got me. What’d you want to talk about? I love a good old newman male-bonding session.

Nick: We understand you’ve come across some information.

Adam: Could you be more specific?

Nick: Alright, cut the act, adam. What do you want? What’s the endgame here? I mean, is it blackmail? Because we know this isn’t about money. So, what do you want? You just want vick out of the big chair? Is that the goal? You want to be ceo of newman enterprises?

Victor: You know that’s not going to happen, okay? You know that the issue you have is with me.

Adam: Oh, wow, dad. You managed to yank the ceo position away from me again. And this time, I didn’t even have the job. Just a mere suggestion from nick woke the sleeping lion. Just anything to toy with me, right?

Victor: You know that’s not true. No matter how far I think you and I have come, you always manage to dredge up something in the past that makes you the victim, when in reality, right now you’re the one making the threats.

Adam: I haven’t threatened anyone…yet.

Victor: Don’t you see how history is repeating itself? I took a risk protecting your siblings from ashland locke, as I took a risk when I protected you after you accidentally killed A.J. Montalvo. I did not want that to become public. I didn’t want you to run around being accused of being a killer all your life.

Adam: Well, that’s what you refuse to get, dad, is you didn’t save me. You ruined me.

Victor: I thought you’d come to terms with all that.

Nick: I thought you had, too.

Adam: Have you come to terms with all the ways dad has protected you, nick?

Victor: What are you talking about?

Adam: I mean, really, how do you fit murder into a small, little, neat box? How are you coming to terms with taking a man’s life? And you’re a grown man. You’re not an impressionable little kid with blood on his hands. I hate to say it, but those feelings that I’m sure you are having — they’re not gonna just fade away. Even I couldn’t completely shut them down, as repressed as mine were. To this day, I will still hear a phrase or I will still see something that reminds me of my mother’s farm, and it all comes flooding back, all the pangs of guilt and shame, all the questions about my own morality. You know, I ask myself, “when I killed that man, was it really an accident, or deep down, did i want him to go down as hard as he did?” See, these are all things that are gonna be bubbling in your subconscious for the rest of your life, big brother. And for you, dad, you can keep your precious ceo chair, okay? I don’t want victoria’s job. Maybe all I want is to see justice finally served.

Victor: You listen to me, son. You’re playing a dangerous game. Don’t do that.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Look, what happened today only reinforces my decision to step away from the podcast, okay? And as far as chelsea, I don’t know. I mean, maybe she’s just missing some sort of connection or she feels a little bit lost, which i can understand, you know? I felt lost before you came back into my life, as well.

Lily: Mm. Good answer.

Billy: Look, it wasn’t a big deal. I hope you feel the same, okay? But now I am here and full-time your coo. So, please fill me in. What have I missed?

Lily: Um… [ Clears throat ] Yes. What have you missed? Um…there was more tension between devon and nate. Nate wants to move forward with the music festival idea, and devon thinks that it’s too risky for the first year of our merger.

Billy: Yeah, I can see devon’s point there.

Lily: Yeah, I can see both of their points, but ultimately i think it’s a good idea. I mean, think what a festival could do for our company. I think it’s next-level thinking, and why wouldn’t chancellor-winters want to be a part of that?

Victoria: Thank you so much for the heads-up about adam. It won’t be forgotten.

Sally: Not a problem. Just seemed like the right thing to do.

Victoria: For the record, i wouldn’t trust anything that adam says from this point on. He’s clearly out for revenge, and he is willing to use anyone to get what he wants. Can I ask you where you left things with him?

Sally: [ Sighs ] Let’s see. I thanked him for the info and then essentially called him a bastard for everything that he put me through. But I obviously didn’t mention that I would be telling you everything.

Victoria: But did you turn down his proposition to publish the story?

Sally: I was pretty adamant about it in the moment, even if I didn’t say the exact words. Why?

Victoria: Well, because if you didn’t shoot down the idea completely, this might be useful.

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Diane: Talia morgan. Am I right? The investigative reporter?

Talia: Well, that depends. Who wants to know?

I don’t need protecting, okay? That’s what got us here in the first place. All this talk about protecting me — it’s making me start to understand adam.

Chelsea: Alright, let’s just come clean. Who wants to go first?

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Diane: Any chance you can spare me a few minutes of your time?

Jack: Yeah. What’s on your mind?

Diane: Oh. I wanted to show you the latest key art and copy for the marchetti launch. I was hoping to get your take before bringing it to mariah.

Jack: You’ve been coming to me a lot lately for my professional opinion. If you intend to run everything you’re working on by me first, I think that’s a big mistake.

Phyllis: I’d love to think that you invited me here for some mother-daughter time, but I could tell — I could tell by your face that you did not.

Summer: Couldn’t stop thinking about that journalist that I saw you and grandma meeting with.

Phyllis: What about her?

Summer: After we parted ways, I realized I recognize her. It took me a minute, but then I put it all together. Talia morgan is a highly respected investigative reporter based out of los angeles. And I’m guessing she didn’t mean to talk to the two of you in order to write about ashland’s car crash.

Phyllis: That’s not impossible.

Summer: Mom, I didn’t buy your story last night, and I’m not buying it now. In fact, I have a new theory. All I needed to do was connect the dots. Writer who’s always chasing the next big story… los angeles… diane.

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Chelsea: Just when you think it’s safe to go for a walk in the park.

Sally: Actually, this run-in is a bit fortuitous because i was just thinking about how concerned I was about you.

Chelsea: You are concerned about me?

Sally: Well, I was at the rooftop bar at the athletic club earlier, and I happened to see you and adam in what seemed to be a pretty intense conversation. I was going to say something, but I didn’t want to intrude. I hope everything’s okay.

Adam: [ Sighs ] You can, uh, set up over there. I got to say, I appreciate that you’re a jack-of-all-trades — clever enough to get kevin’s laptop without him seeing it and technically savvy enough to hack into it, too.

Lucas: You know, two-in-one package. But let’s be clear, it’s gonna double my fee.

Adam: You already said it was gonna be more because you work for the police. Now, this? Starting to feel like I’m being swindled here.

Lucas: Hey, I got bills to pay.

Adam: Look, you will be more than fairly compensated for your services. Let’s just hope that phase two doesn’t prove to be too challenging. Okay? It’s not like we’re trying to hack into the cia firewall or anything. All I need is access to the local police report on the ashland locke case.

Lucas: Alright, got it.

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Kevin: Damn it, adam, give me my computer.

Adam: I have no idea what you’re talking about, kevin.

Kevin: That is a load of bull.

Adam: As you can see, I’m in the middle of a meeting with a business associate. So can we do whatever this is another time?

Kevin: I wonder what kind of business you’re discussing. I doubt it has anything to do with investment banking and more to do with breaking into someone’s car and taking their computer!

Lucas: Hey, wait a minute. Are you calling me a thief?

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Yeah, kevin. Who are you to come in here, hurling accusations at my guest?

Kevin: Oh, save it. I know what you’re up to. Do you think I have short-term memory loss, that I would suddenly forget that you were just on the hunt for dirt to use against victor? I shoot you down. Next thing I know, someone breaks into my car and swipes my computer!

Adam: Uh, that sounds like a very unfortunate coincidence to me. Sure I don’t have to tell somebody that works for the gcpd that people have valuables stolen all the time out of their car.

Kevin: You think you’re gonna find something incriminating on there, don’t you? You’re wasting your time. There is nothing on my computer worth seeing. Besides, I have built up walls of protection around my files that only I can penetrate. So save yourself the double disappointment and give me back my computer. Now.

Adam: Kevin, I’ve already told you, I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Kevin: Oh, give it up. Tell you what? Play nice, I won’t even press charges. But I am warning you, this is a one-time-only offer. What’s it gonna be?

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Not that it’s any of your business, but adam and I are fine. We weren’t seeing eye-to-eye there for a minute about something that had to do with connor, but we worked it out.

Sally: Well, good. I’m glad, for connor’s sake, ’cause he doesn’t need to get involved in his parents’ issues.

Yeah, I agree. Fortunately, our son has always known, and will always know, how much both his parents love him. We have a bond, the three of us, that’s just unbreakable.

Sally: Hmm, sounds like the perfect relationship. Oh, [Scoffs] Wait. Sorry.

Chelsea: I don’t deny, my story with adam has had some unbearably painful chapters, but luckily we healed those old wounds. And the thing is, even if we’re not technically together, in a way we always will be because of our incredible history, all of those years, and bringing a child into the world together. We have a deep connection. Nothing is stronger than the bond we share.

Jack: You’re going to have to start trusting your own judgment. Stop second-guessing yourself. You don’t need my opinion in order to have confidence in your own.

Diane: But I value your opinion. And since marchetti is under the jabot umbrella, I figure something like this is going to cross your desk eventually. Besides, I want to capitalize on your vast experience and knowledge.

Jack: Much as I appreciate that, if you’re going to succeed around here, you’re gonna have to start owning your decisions and be prepared to rise or fall with them.

Diane: Good advice. Next time, I’ll go straight to mariah. But this time, since I’m already here —

Jack: Okay, okay, okay, I’ll look at what you have. What is it?

Diane: Yeah.

Jack: Actually, this is quite good. I think kyle will like it.

Diane: Mm.

Jack: Kyle, what can we do for you?

Summer: Look, mom, I’ve done my homework. I know that talia morgan is staying at the grand phoenix with no checkout date on record.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. How would you know that?

Summer: Helps to be the owner’s daughter.

Phyllis: Oh, summer, [Sighs] You’re jumping to conclusions. You’re blowing this out of proportion.

Summer: Mom, you’d better not be using this journalist to create some sort of hatchet job on diane.

Phyllis: I’m not gonna do that. I told you I’d never do that. I mean, just because I’m not walking around with a smile plastered on my face. You know, we — yeah. I mean, I’m not attacking diane, not doing… I have been the model employee at marchetti.

Summer: Mom, you haven’t even been there long enough to collect a paycheck. So forgive me if I’m not ready to throw you a parade for your good behavior, okay? Especially given my suspicions.

Phyllis: I love working with you. This is my dream — to work with my daughter. Why would I want to screw that up? Diane jenkins is not worth it.

Summer: I want to believe what you’re saying, mom. I really do. But I have a lot of questions about this talia morgan thing. It makes no sense why she would need to talk to you about ashland’s death. I mean, grandma, I sort of get because of the company and victoria. But you barely knew the guy.

Phyllis: Okay, okay, okay. Just… [ Sighs ] I begged nikki to go to the meeting with her. I begged her.

Summer: Why would you do that?

Phyllis: I did it for you.

Summer: For me?

Phyllis: Yeah. You know, I wanted to know what this talia morgan’s angle was. You know? I wanted to do my own reconnaissance, make sure that she wasn’t — she wasn’t desiring to throw you and kyle and little harrison under the bus. You know, I wanted to find out what she was gonna do and tell you what to watch out for. That’s — that’s what I was doing. I only care about being a good mom to you and a good grandma to that little harrison. Right? So that’s what that was about, whether you believe it or not.

Zyrteeeec…

Sally: I get what you’re saying about you and adam having a history. But that’s the key word, isn’t it — “history”? Because after all you’ve been through, there really is no going back, is there?

Chelsea: Well, you should take those words to heart, because you’re also history where adam’s concerned.

Sally: What’s your point?

Chelsea: Well, you know, even though you two weren’t involved very deeply or for very long, it’s always really painful when an affair ends. I just really admire the way you guys have handled the breakup. You got right back on your feet quickly. I think it’s very healthy and very mature, the way you both moved on.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: A one-time offer? What is this, kevin? Some kind of threat?

Kevin: Threat, warning — call it whatever you like. Just give me back my computer.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I know that you hate me. So this unfounded accusation is personal. You don’t have any proof to back up what you’re saying, kevin?

Kevin: The only proof I need is that smug look on your face.

Adam: You don’t have a shred of evidence. If you did, you wouldn’t have come here alone. You’d be with an officer, holding a search warrant. Unless I missed that part. Is there a cop outside, waiting to make a big entrance?

Kevin: No. I’m here alone. There is no warrant.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, then, I guess we’re done here.

Lucas: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Sorry for the interruption. But, uh, was kevin bluffing, or was he telling the truth? Is the firewall impenetrable, or can you get through it?

Lucas: It shouldn’t be a problem to access a simple police report. As good as fisher claims to be, I’m sure I’m just as good, if not better.

Adam: That is what I’m talking about. It’s exactly the kind of service that I’m paying for.

Lucas: Speaking of paying, you didn’t mention that this report had anything to do with your father. If you’re planning on making moves against victor newman, the price for my skills just went up.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Geez, man, is there anything that doesn’t merit a surcharge, in your opinion? If you deliver, trust me, I will make it worth your while.

Lucas: Alright.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone rings ]

Chloe: Hi. How’d it go with adam?

Kevin: Not great. He denied everything, called my bluff.

Chloe: I’m sorry, but I have to ask. Do you think it’s possible he didn’t steal your laptop? Maybe it was just some random coincidence?

Kevin: I appreciate the wishful thinking, but I highly doubt it. He had this shady-looking guy there with him. I would bet everything that he’s the one who actually stole it, at adam’s request.

Chloe: And there was nothing that you could do?

Kevin: Couldn’t exactly turn the place upside-down with the two of them sitting there.

Chloe: So where does that leave you now?

Kevin: It leaves me totally screwed.

Summer: All I can say, mom, is I really hope that you’re telling me the truth right now.

Phyllis: Everything’s gonna be okay, I promise. Hey.

Billy: Hey, there, ladies. Listen, congratulations on your new job at marchetti. How is that going?

Phyllis: Uh, great. I’m really excited.

Billy: That’s good. Well, I’m happy for the both of you. Listen, I don’t want to interrupt. I just wanted to make sure that you got the paperwork on the final sale of grand phoenix.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Billy: Lily sent it to you a little bit ago.

Phyllis: Yep. Yep, I did. Looks great.

Billy: Okay, good. Well, have your lawyers look over it. There’s nothing in there that’s gonna surprise you. It’s exactly what we agreed to.

Phyllis: It’s right here. I’ve already looked it over. It seems fine.

Billy: Alright. Well, again, no pressure. Just sign that whenever you’re ready, and we’ll take the next step.

Phyllis: Mm.

Billy: I’m gonna go check on my order. Good to see you both.

Summer: Mom, I know how much the grand phoenix means to you, everything it represents. Have you really considered this thoroughly? Are you absolutely sure that you are ready to say goodbye to it?

Kyle: Did I miss something? I wasn’t aware of a marchetti-jabot meeting on the books.

Jack: There wasn’T. This was an — an impromptu business conversation.

Kyle: I see. I’ve been looking for you, mom. There’s a pressing matter I need you to review.

Diane: Oh, okay. Well, I think we’ve covered everything here. Lead the way.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Diane: So, what is it that you need?

Kyle: I need you to tell me exactly what you were doing in there with my dad. Hi, I’m nancy.

Phyllis: Wow. Those — all those hours of hard work that I put into that hotel

[Sighs] All boil down to numbers on a screen. Significant numbers — that’s for sure — but still numbers nonetheless.

Summer: Mom, didn’t you hear billy? He said that there’s no rush for this, and I agree with him. I think that you need to take a minute — take all the time you need to figure out if this is what you really want.

Phyllis: Um… no, no. Time to make it official. Alright? Here we go. Whew. Okay, well, there you go. Okay? [ Laughs ]

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] So good.

[ Clears throat ] That’s done.

Billy: Yeah, I saw that. Happened sooner than I expected.

Phyllis: Why prolong the inevitable?

Billy: I got to ask you. You’re sure you want to do this? Seems like there’s more to the story than you’re telling me.

Phyllis: Yeah, there is. You know, all the naysayers in this town who look down on me. It’s my chance to prove to them once again… that there’s nothing I can’t do.

Diane: I just wanted to get jack’s advice about something I’ve been working on. You know, I’m still finding my way, and I want to make sure I get things right.

Kyle: But why are you going to my father when you work for marchetti, not jabot?

Diane: Well, to be honest, it’s — [Sighs] It’s easier for me to take advice and take constructive criticism from jack. Kyle, I want you to be proud of me. And I don’t want you to regret your decision to give me this opportunity. But I promise, next time, I will go straight to mariah.

Kyle: Yeah, I don’t think so.

Diane: You don’t want me to go to her first?

Kyle: I mean, I don’t think that’s the real reason you were in there. I saw you through the window. You were obviously flirting with him. And I’m here to tell you now, it needs to stop. It’s wrong.

Diane: Kyle, you are completely misreading the situation and the dynamic between jack and me. I appreciate his guidance and friendship, but that’s it. There’s nothing more.

Kyle: I really hope so.

[ Sighs ]

Sally: It seems like you have misinterpreted what adam and I found together. Just because it’s over doesn’t mean what we had wasn’t intensely passionate, real, and incredibly strong. So strong, in fact, adam ultimately chose to put my best interests first.

Chelsea: So you’re saying he dumped you for your own good?

Sally: The only reason he broke up with me was to protect and support my dreams. He wanted to make sure that i got this incredible opportunity where he knew I would flourish. And there is only one word for that kind of sacrifice — love. Extraordinary love.

Chelsea: I can come up with a few other words for this load —

Sally: Adam still cares about me, and I’m sure he still cares about you, but it seems like you’re projecting a lot more onto your connection than what actually still exists.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Billy: Can you meet me

in the recording studio?

Chelsea: I have to go. Let me make something clear. You may think you understand adam and know everything about me. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Can you come by the

office?

Lucas: I’m in. I accessed the gcpd portal as kevin fisher, and I was able to pull up the police report on the ashland locke case.

Adam: Oh, I knew it. Ashland was at victoria’s house that night. “There was A…” there was an altercation. Nick hit him, and ashland was presumed dead, but then somehow he went missing. Wait a minute. Oh. Oh, here we go. Well, well, well. Isn’t that fascinating? Ashland’s body was found in his car at the bottom of a ravine, but an unidentified driver was caught on tape in it at a nearby gas station before the time of the crash. Right. Only a small sample of locke’s blood was found and a partial fingerprint, but it doesn’t match the deceased.

Lucas: Look, buddy, I don’t know what this has to do with your father, and frankly, i don’t care. Okay? So if that’s all you need from me, I’m gonna take my money and be on my way, alright?

Adam: You’ll find that that more than covers it, including all the additional fees that you tacked on, okay? Thanks, man. Nicely done.

Lucas: Okay. Pleasure doing business with you.

[ Sighing ]

Adam: Conclusion — ashland locke died from head trauma most likely caused from the car crash. Yeah. [ Sighs ] Somehow I don’t think that’s what happened. Dear old dad had the crash staged, and chance decided to look the other way. (Vo) is she tired? Sad? Mad? Bored?

“The young and the restless”

will continue. ( )

Billy: Hey, thanks for coming by.

Chelsea: How could I not? I was intrigued by your message.

Billy: Intrigued by my message? That was a very simple text message. What was so alluring?

Chelsea: Well, I thought, after our last conversation, this is the last place you would ask me to meet you. You said you were stepping away from all this.

Billy: Yes, I-I did.

Chelsea: So, did you listen to what I had to say, and you’re gonna reconsider? Did you decide to follow your passion, and you’re gonna continue working with me?

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: There you are. I was wondering where you were.

Sally: Sorry I’m late. I ran into chelsea.

Chloe: Oh, let me guess. You got into it when you should have just walked away.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I can’t help it. That woman brings out the worst in me, especially when she takes every opportunity to rub the end of my relationship with adam in my face.

Chloe: It always just comes back to adam, doesn’t it? I am just so sick and tired of hearing his name every damn day!

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Adam. Hey, come on in.

Adam: Sorry, I didn’t reply to your texts earlier. I was tied up. Is now a good time?

Jack: Yeah, it’s a great time. I just wanted to touch base with you and see where your head was on coming to jabot as my new co-ceo. Have a seat.

Adam: [ Sighs ] So, I, um, promised you I would give it some serious thought. And, uh, I have. Working side-by-side with you would be an honor, and it would be a great opportunity.

Jack: We could be a powerful team.

Adam: I agree. And it means a lot to me that you even extended this offer. But, um, unfortunately, I’m going to have to decline.

Jack: Okay. I won’t deny that I am disappointed. Could I ask why you’re passing?

Adam: I actually have another project that I am working on, and I need to see if it’s going to pan out.

Jack: I’m not sure I like the sound of that. If whatever you’re working on has anything to do with what we discussed — your animosity toward your father — I can tell you, revenge is never quite as sweet as it’s cracked up to be.

Adam: Well, you don’t need to worry about me, jack. I am — I’m good.

Jack: You left that job because you wanted to put all things newman behind you. So do that. Break the cycle once and for all with victor. Put yourself out there, find something positive, and never look back.

Adam: Yeah, that’s — that’s ultimately what I’m trying to do, jack.

Jack: Good. You’ve come a long way already. I hate to see you lose well-earned momentum. Use all of that energy in a way that brings you the happiness and success that you deserve.

Adam: Well, thank you for the advice. Really, I can’t tell you how much your support and your friendship means. And I really hope that you find somebody worthy to sit next to you at the helm at jabot.

Jack: No rush. As a matter of fact, I will leave that job open just in case you change your mind.

Adam: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Adam, I hope you’ll take to heart what I just said to you.

Adam: I will.

[ Knock on door ]

Kyle: Uh, sorry. Am I interrupting something?

Adam: No, I was just leaving.

Jack: Take care, adam.

Adam: See ya, jack.

Kyle: I was just coming to update you about the marchetti budget meeting that just wrapped up, but that can wait. What was the visit from adam all about?

Jack: I offered him your old job at jabot.

Kyle: What? Co-ceo?

Jack: Yeah, I was gonna tell you, but I was gonna wait to find out if he was interested.

Kyle: And was he?

Jack: You can relax. He turned me down.

Kyle: Thank god.

[ Sighs ] Sorry, dad. I know how fond you are of him. And to be honest, adam is a talented executive. But jabot doesn’t need him or his baggage.

Jack: Before you go too far in dissing the man, there’s always the chance he will change his mind and come.

Kyle: I really hope he doesn’T. We have a lot of personalities to manage in this building.

Jack: It seems to me you’re managing a lot today.

Kyle: Meaning?

Jack: I think we need to discuss what happened with diane in here earlier.

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Jack: I didn’t for one minute buy your flimsy excuse for getting diane out of here. Stop babysitting.

Kyle: I wouldn’t describe it like that. I was just looking out for my father.

Jack: I can look out for myself, thank you very much.

Kyle: You and everyone else are worried about how I would deal with my mother being back in my life. I’m handling it fine. I’m more concerned about you. And I hope you know she’s becoming attached to you.

Jack: I can’t know that for sure, and neither can you. But I can assure you, though there is a growing level of trust between us, I am always cautious where diane is concerned, and I have no interest in having a romantic relationship with her.

Kyle: I can’t tell you how relieved I am to hear that. But I have noticed the two of you spending more and more time together lately.

Jack: Yes, as parents and grandparents. I assure you, I am keeping an eye on diane. Look, you have decided to give her a second chance, and I think that’s commendable. I, on the other hand, though I am being polite and at times friendly, I am always on guard where she’s concerned. I know the damage that she can do. I am not gonna let that happen again. Are we clear on this?

Kyle: Of course.

Jack: Good. Stop looking for trouble where there is none. Focus on your beautiful wife, your amazing son, and this tremendous new job you have — all the good things in your life.

Kyle: As usual, you’re right.

Billy: I did not change my mind. I’m sorry. I need to devote 100% of myself to my job as coo, not only to support lily but I made a commitment to chancellor-winters. I hope you can understand that.

Chelsea: I could make a whole speech, you know, about how you should do what you want to do, as opposed to what you think you need to do, and how that will affect your overall happiness in life. But you know what? I’m not gonna do it. I’m not gonna do it. You made a choice, and I have to respect that.

Billy: I appreciate that.

Chelsea: Okay. So if you’re so determined to be a corporate drone, why did you ask me to meet you tonight?

Billy: Well, I thought we could do one last podcast, almost like a farewell, where i officially pass the torch to you.

Chelsea: Just, that makes me feel weird. I’m so new to this. I don’t feel comfortable doing the podcast by myself.

Billy: I understand that. I mean, look, I didn’t know what I was doing when I first sat in this chair. I think some people would say that I still don’t know what I’m doing. But you got this. I know you do. I mean, you’ve got the instincts. You proved that when you came in here and changed what I was doing and made it better. You got a finger on the pulse of what people want to hear.

Chelsea: It’s one thing to fine-tune something that already exists. It’s much different than starting from scratch.

Billy: I believe in you, chelsea. Like I said, you transformed this dour, boring podcast into something uplifting, something that even sparkles, much like you. Okay? And I am very grateful that you came into the picture.

Sally: This isn’t about adam. This is about chelsea and the way that she treats me. It is not my fault that she couldn’t rekindle her failed relationship with him. And it is not my fault that she chose to walk away from a lucrative career to babble into a microphone with billy abbott. Yet somehow I am still the enemy.

Chloe: I think it’s a two-way street.

Chelsea: I give as good as i get, because, clearly, that woman loves seeing me suffer. But I refuse to give her the satisfaction.

Chloe: Look, I know that you’re hurting, but chelsea is hurting, too. She’s lost a lot. But this isn’t a competition, and you both need to just chill out. And thanks to adam, I am dealing with a much bigger problem than your little squabble with chelsea.

Sally: What are you talking about?

Chloe: I’m talking about what your ex did to kevin. (Nathan m) secondhand smoke

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Summer: Kyle? What’s going on? You didn’t even see me. What’s got you so preoccupied?

Kyle: I saw my mom in my dad’s office.

Summer: Okay. What’s the big deal about that?

Kyle: She was not-so-subtly flirting with him.

Summer: Oh, my god. What did you do?

Kyle: Call her on it, of course, but she very sincerely denied it and told me I had it all wrong. And I warned my dad. I got a major scolding.

Summer: About what?

Kyle: Spending too much time worrying about my mother and what she was up to with him and with phyllis. I realized my dad’s right. And I know how stressed out you’ve been about my mom and phyllis, just as much as I have.

Summer: Because we have to protect the company. Any issues between our mothers is potentially problematic.

Kyle: But they’re adults. Even if they’re adults who hate each other. And we can’t keep constantly spending our days keeping an eye on them.

Summer: I get it. I get your logic, but I have reservations. I just left from talking to my mom, and she swore up and down that she’s not up to anything regarding diane. But I just don’t know if I can believe her. As much as I want to, just something about it doesn’t ring true to me.

Kyle: I know the feeling. I felt the same way after talking to my mom. But as of now, they haven’t done anything wrong that we know of. If they cross a line, then we can act. Right now, we need to stop hovering, let go of all the tension we’ve been carrying around.

Summer: Okay. I’m with you. It’s time for us to step back and let go.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Thud ] Talia. Hi. It’s phyllis summers. I’m great. Thank you. Um, listen, I’m in the grand phoenix lobby. Do you have a second to meet? Actually… I have some ideas regarding your interest in diane jenkins.

Chloe: Kevin’s laptop was stolen, and we have every reason to believe that adam is the one behind it.

Sally: Why would adam want kevin’s laptop?

Chloe: Kevin thinks it has to do with finding out more about ashland locke’s death.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] I mean, adam has been obsessed with chance’s investigation. I’m just sorry that kevin got dragged into this.

Chloe: Yeah, you and me both.

Sally: Adam seems convinced that victor and the rest of his family have something to hide. I guess he just got fed up asking questions, so he decided to take matters into his own hands.

Chloe: Well, needless to say, kevin is furious.

Sally: Yeah, I bet. I’m not going to ask you to tell me what was on that computer that has got kevin so worried. So the question becomes, if adam finds what he’s looking for, what the hell is he gonna do with it next?

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Adam: [ Sighs ] Hey, chance, it’s adam. Hey, look, we need to get together as soon as possible. It’s urgent. And believe me, you’re gonna want to take this meeting.

Chelsea: What if we focus on midlife career changes?

Billy: Hmm.

Chelsea: Finding new passion after years of going down another path?

Billy: Yeah, see, I’m gonna live till I’m 110, so I’m not quite ready for the midlife crisis.

Chelsea: Oh, you’re delusional and in denial.

Billy: True, true. But you’re onto something. What if we focus on continuing to find your true life passion throughout your life?

Chelsea: Kind of like the old adage, “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Billy: Look at you. You’re gonna be brilliant at this.

Chelsea: No, it’s just because I have you here to bounce ideas off of.

Billy: Well, yeah, we are good together. This relationship is unlike any other one that I have in my life. It’s a unique connection.

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Victoria: I’ve got a lot of ground to cover on this video conference.

Nikki: You know, I’d feel more comfortable about this if i knew what your agenda was, aside from a show of strength and leadership.

Victoria: I intend to explain to the department heads that all of the acquisitions that we’ve acquired over the past few months will allow us to eliminate redundancies. And with this increase in capital, newman enterprises will be bigger and more powerful than ever.

Nikki: The question is, what do you intend to do with all that power?

Victoria: We’re gonna grow. I already have my eye on several acquisitions.

Nikki: Several?

Victoria: Yes. 5, maybe 10. This is the time to strike, mom.

Nikki: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Mom, relax. I’m talking about smaller, fold-in acquisitions, not — not the newman-locke merger.

Nikki: I see the sense of that. I-it’s just the timing I’m concerned about. It was only last night that we learned that chance closed the investigation. You haven’t had time to process that. I know you said you don’t want to sit around wallowing in despair, but it seems like you’re going in the opposite direction at 100 miles per hour.

Victoria: The best way for me to recover is for the company to recover. Ashland was able to blow us off course for a bit, and we lost opportunities because we weren’t focused. That ends today, and I want the entire leadership team to know that we are back on track.

[ Knock on door ]

Sally: Just the man I wanted to see.

Nick: Me? Why?

Sally: Well, I just got victoria’s e-mail about the video call with the division heads. Is that the news that you said might be coming?

Nick: Actually, uh, that is why I came to see you. That is no longer a concern.

Sally: The investigation into ashland’s death — it’s not a worry anymore?

Nick: They closed the case. The final police report will conclude it was a terrible accident. So it’s over.

Victor: I just want to commend you, chance, for ending the investigation into ashland locke’s death.

Chance: There’s no need for that. I did what I did because I saw no point of putting victoria through any more emotional trauma.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Chance: She’s been through enough. And I honestly believe nick acted in self-defense.

Victor: I agree with you.

Chance: I hope so because i do not want you to think for a second that I condone what you did — concealment of death, filing false police reports, obstruction of justice. Victor, these are crimes… crimes that should be investigated to the fullest extent of the law. But we did have some extenuating circumstances, didn’t we?

Victor: We certainly did, yeah. You’re a good cop, chance.

Chance: I agree that justice was served. But I need you to know that you cannot operate on the outside of the law with impunity. And the next time you cross the line, I will be there and I will make sure you are held accountable.

Chelsea: It’s not like that at all, chloe. I’m not falling for billy. Please give me more credit than that.

Chloe: [ Scoffs ] Well, i know what I saw.

Chelsea: No, you know what you think you saw. And you’re overreacting, just like you did with me and rey.

Chloe: Are you denying there was something between you and rey?

Chelsea: Come on. Chloe, every time you see me talking to a man, you’re like, “oh, no, there she goes again!”

Chloe: Oh, come on, chelsea. This is me you’re talking to. And I know the signs. I saw you interacting with rey, and I know how hard you took his death. And it wasn’t just because he was kind to you and connor. There was more to it.

Chelsea: We were just friends. That’s it. And the same is true with billy. Maybe you can’t have male friends without it turning into something more, but I can.

Chloe: [ Scoffs ]

Adam: You understand what I’m saying, don’t you?

Kevin: It’s not that difficult to comprehend.

Adam: [ Sighs ] You seem awfully calm. I mean, if someone had told me i was gonna be blamed for a negligent investigation and a sloppy cover-up, I would be really upset.

Kevin: I’m not flipping out because you’ve got it all wrong. That’s not what’s happening.

Adam: Okay. Whatever you say. You must know more than me. I just — I was just trying to help give you some clarity, kevin.

Kevin: I don’t need clarity.

Adam: Oh, no, of course not. Your ability to properly judge a situation is legendary. That’s your superpower, right? That and distinguishing between right and wrong.

Kevin: The idea of you dispensing moral guidance is ludicrous.

Adam: Who’s gonna look out for you, kevin? Michael isn’t D.A. Anymore. It’s not like the old days when he can get you out of jams.

Kevin: Even if there was a cover-up, I wouldn’t be responsible. I’m not a cop.

Adam: Well, if you think victor is gonna protect you with his son-in-law, that may be your biggest error in judgment yet, okay? You are the perfect fall guy, kevin. You are dumb and trusting, with a long history of shady behavior.

Kevin: Okay. I get it now. This isn’t about me. It’s about you and victor. You were dumb and trusting enough to think he would support you at newman. He turned his back on you, you’re out on your butt, and you want me to help you get payback.

[ Inhales sharply ] Yeah, that’s not gonna happen, so go find someone else to harass. Life… doesn’t stop for diabetes.

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Victor: Well, chance, i appreciate your concern. But I think you should have been issuing those warnings to ashland locke while he was alive. That would have been more appropriate.

Chance: Victor, we did arrest him when he violated his restraining order. Unfortunately, that did not change his behavior.

Victor: He flouted the law many times over. As far as I’m concerned, whatever happened to that son of a bitch, he deserved. Sit down.

Chance: Look, I understand you think everything worked out the way it should have, but the end does not justify the means.

Victor: I have a very clear conscience.

Chance: That’s what bothers me. You don’t think you did anything wrong here.

Victor: I protected my family. And I’d do it again. Now, having said that, i appreciate the conflict that you feel right now. You feel a conflict between your duties as a cop, as a representative of the law, and your loyalty to your family. I promise you right now, I will not cause that kind of conflict again, okay?

Chance: I’m not worried about you, victor. I am worried about the rest of our family. Abby, nick, victoria, nikki, even adam. Everyone adores you. They would be crushed, absolutely crushed if you were arrested in jail.

Victor: I’ll take care of my family. And for your information, I’ve been in jail before.

Chance: I know.

Victor: Okay.

Chance: And abby told me how tough it was for everyone.

Victor: Mm.

Chance: And now you have more grandkids. They love you, victor. They look up to you. I look up to you. So if you’re not gonna be concerned about yourself, i would advise you to think about them.

Victor: I think about them all the time, chance.

Chance: All I’m saying, victor, is that I will not cover for you ever again.

Victor: Alright, chance. You have a nice day. I have things to do. If you don’t mind, show yourself out.

Sally: Wow. Well, your family must be relieved not to have your private lives splashed all over the internet.

Nick: Yeah, we’re all relieved we can move on from this.

Sally: Personally, I’m just glad I don’t have to navigate the moral minefield, trying to determine what we owe the public as a news organization and what’s best to keep quiet for the good of our parent corporation — ’cause it was giving me heart palpitations.

Nick: For some of us, it was a lot more than that.

Sally: I’m sorry. I won’t ask what changed since the last time we spoke about the situation, but I know that you were worried about the impending media firestorm.

Nick: I’m glad I was wrong about that. I really appreciate your discretion and understanding during the whole ordeal. It was really appreciated.

Sally: I’m glad I could be of service.

Nick: Someone with fewer scruples could have used this as an opportunity to exploit.

Sally: I know someone like that.

[ Sighs ] I probably owe you a warning.

Nick: About what?

Sally: Adam.

Adam: I really hope that you’ve saved all your civil servant pennies, kevin, because you’re gonna need a good, expensive lawyer.

Kevin: That’s never been a problem for me.

Adam: But your brother and your savior works for victor now. See, that’s a conflict of interest for michael. And like I told you, he can’t come to your rescue this time, kevin.

Kevin: This is not working.

Adam: What’s that?

Kevin: You’re trying to get me so worried that I abandon my common sense and say, “you know what? I will help adam in his never-ending battle against his family.” But I’m not concerned. You know why? Because there will be no blowback because there was no cover-up. Chance went by the book.

Adam: Mnh, you don’t know that.

Kevin: I do know that because he always does. It’s his thing. The same way your thing is to come up with some convoluted plan to irritate everybody, accomplish nothing. There is no dirt to dig up. Let it go.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Hey. It’s me. Yeah, it’s been a minute. But, uh, I’m actually not calling to catch up. I, uh — I need a job done. No matter who you are,

Nick: What is adam up to?

Sally: [ Sighs ] He thinks that there is more to the story of what happened that night. He thinks that there is something shady surrounding ashland’s death.

Nick: So, he’s suspicious about the accident.

Sally: And chance’s investigation. He has approached me more than once fishing for information. He thinks I have some inside knowledge.

Nick: And how’d you respond?

Sally: I told him I didn’t know anything. ‘Cause that’s the truth.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Well, thank you for that.

Sally: I didn’t do it to protect you or your family. I — I was just furious that he played on my past feelings for him. He tried to manipulate me to get what he wanted. It was disgusting. And not only that — he tried to make me complicit in whatever move he’s planning against victor.

Nick: I’m very sorry for what adam has put you through. I’m not surprised, though. Anybody who gets involved with him eventually gets a very rude awakening.

Sally: Yeah, well, thank god I have chloe constantly reminding me of adam’s past failings.

Nick: Ah, yes, chloe. I’m sure she has some very colorful things to say about adam.

Sally: Mm-hmm. Yes, she does.

Nick: Well, good for you for listening to her. Other friends of hers haven’T.

Sally: Well, I don’t really have a choice. She won’t shut up about him.

[ Both laugh ] Anyway, I just wanted to make you aware that adam has been digging around, and if he’s coming to me for information, he’s probably going to other people, too.

Nick: Like chance.

Sally: Yes. And abby. And anyone who can help him, whether they know it or not.

Nick: Well, thank you for that information. I got to get to my office for the video conference.

Sally: You’re gonna be late. I have it all set up here. You should stay.

Chloe: I didn’t mean to offend you. I promise. I was just a little worried when I saw you talking to billy. I was just trying to be a good friend.

Chelsea: Would a good friend accuse me of trying to break up rey’s marriage?

Chloe: I wasn’t accusing you of anything. I was only saying that I could tell that you had strong feelings for rey. I didn’t say that you were acting on them or would have.

Chelsea: But it’s kind of what you were implying, based on a simple conversation I was having with billy. You’re reading into all sorts of things that just aren’t there.

Chloe: Okay, I feel like we need to take a step back. I wasn’t judging you. I promise. I just saw that there was a spark between you and rey. And maybe it was my imagination, but he was a wonderful guy. And he was supportive and forgiving. And, you know, let’s be honest. He was super hot. I mean, interrogate me all night long, detective. Am I right?

[ Both laugh ] He was your knight in shining armor, and he made it possible for you to get out of town and visit your mom. So it’s only natural that you would develop feelings for him, and especially after you spent all that time with him in minnesota. You were on the rebound. You were. And finally, the evil one was out of your life. And you were looking around. And now with rey gone, I just — I think you’re probably just a little lonely.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Rebound? Lonely? Desperate? Needy? It’s a constant refrain from you. Are you ever gonna see me differently?

Victoria: Hello. I wish that we could do this in person. And, um, we will. I promise.

[ Chuckles ] But for now, I would just like to thank you all for being here today. I’d like to give a quick shout-out to our new coo, my brother, nicholas newman. Nick, is there anything that you’d like to say to the assembled division heads?

Nick: Thank you, victoria. Hello, everyone. I’m very happy to be back in the fold at newman enterprises. I have met with most of you individually. Those of you who I haven’t, I’m sure I’ll meet up with you in the next couple of weeks. Just want you to know I’m very excited to be working with each and every one of you. I believe victoria has assembled a dream team, the best of the best, and I’m fired up to be a part of it.

Victoria: I am in 100% agreement with nicholas. This is an amazing group of people, especially at this moment when we are primed to take advantage of this incredible opportunity and to grow this company at an unprecedented rate. Over the past few months, we have faced some challenges — completing the merger and other unexpected obstacles. But we are strong and resilient and able to face anything that comes our way. And after everything that we have been through, we are primed and we are ready to reap the rewards of our hard work. So, let’s get to it. Do you struggle with occasional nerve aches

Victoria: Excellent. I love that suggestion, belinda. I’m gonna put you in touch with sally spectra. She’s the head of newman media. And the two of you can coordinate. Sally, what do you think?

Sally: I love it. Some synergy between the media division and strategic development. And the timing is crucial. I think if we can publish some stories about our properties before they’re fully developed, we can build a buzz for them and create some credibility for us as a source for breaking news.

Victoria: Great. So, the two of you will get together and hammer out the details. And, nick, you will follow up on updating the systems for the distribution centers on the west coast?

Nick: Yeah, just like we discussed. I’ll be digging into that this afternoon.

Victoria: Well, this has been a very productive call, and i appreciated hearing from each and every one of you. Great ideas. Please keep them coming. And I think that our decisions today will be the foundation for the monumental moves we’ll make going forward. So, thank you all so much for your time and for your commitment, and we’ll do this again soon. Have a good week.

[ Laptop closes ] Well, what do you think?

Nikki: You were right about this video conference. You were totally in your element. You were born for this.

Sally: Victoria was good. She’s tough, man. I mean, she put ashland and all that other stuff behind her. She was so poised and polished.

Nick: That is vick. She’s a lot like dad in that regard. You know, her kids will always be her priority, but when it comes to business, she is laser-focused.

Sally: You know, I like to think of myself as a survivor, but I just don’t know if I could soldier on like that after breaking up with a lying bastard of a husband and then him suddenly dying.

Nick: Yeah, she’s extremely resilient. It’s not always good the way she pushes herself. I mean, my mom has to stay on her all the time about looking after herself.

Sally: I feel bad buying into adam’s characterization of her. I mean, he views her as this pampered, spoiled princess. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but when I was with him, it made sense.

Nick: Yeah. Adam has this unique way of getting people to share his distorted view of the world.

Sally: Well, after that call, it was clear to me that victoria is not a princess. She is a warrior, a leader. Listening to her made me inspired to make newman media a success.

Nick: And I have no doubts that you will. I’m really glad you’re on our team, sally. And I’m sure you have a lot of work to do, so I’m gonna let you get back to it. Good job. I’ll see you around.

Sally: You too.

[ Sighs ]

Chloe: Everything you’re saying is out of context. I’m telling you this out of concern. I’m not judging.

Chelsea: So now you’re back to babysitting me?

Chloe: It’s not like that, chelsea.

Chelsea: Well, that’s what it feels like. I’m capable of making my own decisions. I’ve been thinking very clearly lately, so you don’t need to warn me about billy. He’s my friend and a colleague.

Chloe: And an ex.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: And johnny’s father. It is very easy for the lines to get blurred.

Chelsea: Nothing’s blurry, chloe.

Chloe: Maybe not yet, but trust me — I know because billy turns on that abbott charm, and you lose perspective. You start to think everything means a little bit more than it does.

Chelsea: That’s what happened with you, not me.

Chloe: You have to be vigilant about this.

Chelsea: Oh, god.

Chloe: Billy is — is like a six-foot-tall bucket of charm. He can make you feel special without even trying.

Chelsea: How desperate do you think I am?

Chloe: It’s not about being desperate or needy. It’s about being vulnerable.

Chelsea: Okay, I hones– I can’t believe you’re saying these things to me. I really can’T.

Chloe: Everybody needs someone in their life who has the guts to say something when stuff starts getting out of hand and you need a sane, objective point of view to keep you from jumping off the edge.

Chelsea: I’m pretty sure you just called me crazy.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Chloe, yeah, I have a history of losing touch with reality, but I hate to break it to you — so do you. And I don’t throw it in your face every other day.

Chloe: That’s not what I’m doing.

Chelsea: Just let me live my life, please! (Cat 1) friskies world!

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Chloe: I’m sorry. It’s not at all what I meant, so let’s just change the subject.

Chelsea: No.

Chloe: How’s connor?

Chelsea: Mnh-mnh. We’re not done talking about this.

Chloe: I clearly hit a nerve.

Chelsea: No, it’s just, i need you to recognize I’m an adult and I am in control of my emotions and affections. I’m not going off the rails, and I don’t need a babysitter.

Chloe: Okay.

Chelsea: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to jump down your throat. It’s just, I don’t appreciate what you’re insinuating.

Chloe: It’s not the first time my imagination’s run wild.

Chelsea: It’s okay. I just, um — you know what? I-I have to go.

Chloe: No. No, please stay. Don’t waste a perfectly good drink. I actually need to go. And, um, maybe we can talk later when we’ve both cooled off.

Chelsea: Yeah, I think that’s a good idea.

Chloe: Okay. Bye.

Chelsea: Bye.

Adam: That looked intense. When I left you two earlier, it seemed like you were on your way back to becoming bffs.

Chelsea: Well, good friends sometimes get in arguments. Not that you would know anything about that.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Wow. Right out of the gate, just taking a shot at me for not having any friends. Someone is defensive about something.

Chelsea: So, how long were you spying on us?

Adam: I was not eavesdropping.

Chelsea: No? So, you must have a lot of time on your hands these days since you don’t have a job. You can just listen in on other people’s conversations?

Adam: Something like that, yeah. It’s given me some time to catch up on my podcasts. I actually caught the one of you and billy the other day. Provocative. I mean, billy was annoying as ever, but you made up for it. I love the way that you poked holes in his overinflated ego.

Chelsea: I have a lot of experience dealing with arrogant men.

Adam: It was highly entertaining.

Chelsea: Thanks. I appreciate that. But billy has actually decided that the podcast is a distraction from his actual job.

Adam: Billy has an actual job?

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: I thought, uh, lily was just keeping him on the payroll for appearances’ sake and to keep his mother happy.

Chelsea: Well, regardless, he doesn’t have time for the podcast anymore, so… that’s the end of that.

Nick: Hey. Mom said you were here. I noticed you did your video conference from home this morning. You avoiding the office?

Victoria: Maybe a little.

Nick: Why?

Victoria: I’m just waiting for the murmurs about ashland to quiet down. You know, even when people don’t ask, I know they’re curious about how I’m handling his death, and I’m just not interested in having that conversation.

Nick: I get it. You certainly gave the department heads a lot to talk about with all your announcements at the meeting.

Victoria: How do you think it went?

Nick: If sally is any indication, they’re ready to follow you into battle.

Victoria: Good.

Nick: I didn’t know how serious you were about all the acquisitions, though. I thought maybe you were just trying to grab everyone’s attention.

Victoria: Well, I will show you how serious I am.

Nick: What’s this?

Victoria: It’s a list of all of the companies that I want to acquire.

Nick: All of them?

Victoria: Yeah. Why not? I mean, I think we should put some feelers out for the ones at the top of the list. You do see the value in bringing them, right?

Nick: Yeah. They’re all profit generators. They’ll generate earnings from day one.

Victoria: Mm-hmm. So we should see where the negotiating starting point is for each one of them.

[ Both laugh ]

Nick: You aren’t messing around, vick.

Victoria: Well, do you disagree with my plan?

Nick: [ Chuckles ] I mean, i think we’re biting off more than we can chew. I think we need to focus and prioritize on folding the locke communication groups into newman.

Victoria: Well, I have taken that into consideration. But if we wait for the perfect time, we might miss out on some golden opportunities. Now is the time to be bold.

Nikki: Ah.

Victor: Hi, baby.

Nikki: Hi.

Victor: I didn’t know you’d be home so soon. How is your day going?

Nikki: Well, victoria held a video conference with all of the department heads. She put to rest any concerns they may have had about her ability to lead the company. She mapped out a 1-year, 5-year, 10-year plan —

Victor: I know. I was on the call.

Nikki: Oh. You didn’t have your camera on.

Victor: No, because I didn’t want to detract from her moment in the sun.

Nikki: So, what did you think? Do you approve of the direction she’s taking the company? Woman tc: My a1c stayed here, it needed to be here.

Victoria: Are you worried that we’re taking on too much debt with all of these maneuvers?

Nick: That’s a lot to finance.

Victoria: Well, not as much as you might think. You know, I’ve worked out the math based on the appropriate price ranges for these companies. And it’s not like we’ll be leveraging that much because we will be eliminating redundancies and unprofitable divisions. And that’s how we’re gonna afford a good percentage of these new acquisitions.

Nick: It’s a smart way to do it — if we do it at all.

Victoria: You still don’t seem convinced.

Nick: I just don’t think there’s anything wrong with slowing down, getting a feel for the landscape, and being methodical.

Victoria: Well, I’ll show you the numbers and then you’ll see that we can’t afford not to do this.

Nick: Well, I can’t help but feel like these moves are about more than that.

Victoria: You know what? You’re right. There is something else that is making me feel extremely confident in my position. You haven’t guessed what that is yet.

Nick: No. Tell me.

Victoria: It’s you, nick.

Victor: I think victoria was wonderful. I couldn’t have been happier with what she said.

Nikki: Good. I’m glad.

Victor: You know, considering what she went through with ashland locke, I was afraid that her self-confidence would be shattered. Not a sign of it. She has fully recovered.

Nikki: These were aggressive moves, much like what you might make.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: And I think that victoria’s trying to prove that ashland couldn’t defeat her. I mean, no one can.

Victor: Nothing wrong with that.

Nikki: Well, of course you would say that. She’s taking a page out of your playbook.

Victor: And I would have done exactly the same thing had i been in her shoes. I couldn’t be prouder.

Adam: Well, I’m sorry that billy is pulling the plug on this podcast, for your sake. It seems like you were really enjoying yourself.

Chelsea: I was.

Adam: Maybe you should start your own podcast.

Chelsea: Well, actually, billy said chancellor-winters offered to continue producing it and I could go solo.

Adam: That’s even better. Someone’s putting up the cash, and — and you won’t have to deal with billy anymore.

Chelsea: It wouldn’t be the same. The whole reason it was a success was because of billy and me and our back-and-forth.

Adam: I don’t know, chelsea. I think you’re selling yourself short.

Chelsea: Thanks. Well, no one wants to listen to me drone on and on for an hour by myself. I mean, even I wouldn’t want to listen to that.

Adam: Well, that’s saying something because I know how much you love the sound of your own voice.

Chelsea: [ Laughs ] Very funny. Very funny.

Adam: Come on. This is an easily solvable problem. Just find a new co-host. Bring on weekly guests. Revamp the whole thing. New format. Make it your own.

Chelsea: It’s not a bad idea. I don’t know. The thing is, I feel like i started to get my groove. I know that sounds stupid.

Adam: Not at all.

Chelsea: This podcast was giving me direction. I felt so inspired, and it was resonating with people.

[ Sighs ] It made me feel less invisible.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Um…yeah, I-I understand what you’re saying, but I — I just really hope that you’re not talking like this in front of connor.

Chelsea: What? Why would you say that?

Adam: Because I don’t want him to be affected by what you’re dealing with, chelsea.

Chelsea: What are you talking about? That’s your attitude? You think I’m an unfit mother if I don’t act cheery all the time?

Adam: No, no, no, th– that’s not what I meant.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Connor’s a sensitive kid. He picks up on our emotions, okay? He knows when things aren’t going right with us. I try not to talk to him about family issues for the same reason — I don’t want him to worry about me.

Chelsea: I got it. Put on my game face. Fair enough.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Adam: I have to go.

Chelsea: Where are you running off to? You’re don’t have a job anymore.

Adam: I’ll see you later, okay?

Chelsea: Bye.

[ Sighs heavily ] Girls trip.

Victoria: You know, the reason that I am confident that we can accomplish all of these things is because I know that i have you on my side. I have — I have total faith in you that you’re always gonna have my back. After what happened that night, I — I mean, I just know you’re always gonna be there for me. If you hadn’t shown up, I might not have survived, nicholas.

Nick: Vick, come on. I don’t like thinking that way.

Victoria: But it’s true. You saved me.

[ Sighs ] If you hadn’t been there, i don’t know what would have happened, and I just want you to know that you are the best brother and best colleague that I could ever ask for.

Nick: You don’t have to say that.

Victoria: But it’s true, and I don’t say it enough. You’re just the absolute best, and I’m — I’m really looking forward to everything that we’re gonna do together at newman. And I have this idea that there’s absolutely nothing we can’t accomplish. And I intend to put that theory to the test.

Victor: Watching our daughter run that meeting, I was impressed. Really. I mean, nicholas did his end, and you chimed in whenever necessary. The whole thing was like watching a well-oiled machine, you know? So, uh… I think that victoria managed to unify the newman family.

Nikki: Well, you sound just as proud of that as you are of her business agenda.

Victor: Even more so.

Nikki: Well, I’m thrilled working with nicholas and victoria. It gives me the opportunity to see them every day, and then i can watch them flourish on their own.

[ Sighs ] Thank goodness ashland was not able to drive a wedge between all of us like he obviously wanted to. Our family is stronger than ever.

Victor: Yeah. Except for adam.

Nikki: Well, I’m sorry, for your sake, that he and victoria never reconciled.

Victor: That has been a problem for many years now. I’m trying hard to solve it, you know? Well, you know how hard I tried to integrate him into the family. Man.

[ Glass scrapes ]

[ Exhales heavily ] He has never forgiven me for being raised without a father on that farm in kansas. Never has. It’s not my fault. I wanted to raise him here in this time, but his mother didn’t want any part of that. I’m still paying for that. Never felt a part of this family. It saddens me. It really does. But let’s celebrate our daughter. She did a wonderful job, and so did all of you. Cheers, my love.

[ Glasses clink ]

Nikki: Cheers.

[ Glass thuds ] Ahh. We’re back. The newmans are back.

Chloe: Oh, hey! This is a nice surprise. I wasn’t expecting to see you here.

Kevin: Yes, I will come down and file a report, but you need to tell the chief and detective chancellor what happened. This is of the utmost importance. No, no, I’m not overstating it. This is official police business.

[ Sighs ] Okay, I went to the library to return some books — what? No. No. Miles has some picture books that don’t fit in the return slot outside, so I had to go inside. I was in there for 90 seconds, 2 minutes, tops, came back out, and my car had been broken into.

Chloe: What?

Kevin: Yes, I’m getting to the part that is official police business. My messenger bag — that was a gift from my beautiful partner — was taken, and inside that messenger bag [Sighs] Was my gcpd laptop.

[ Door handle thuds ]

Adam: Did you get it?

Lucas: Yep.

Adam: Get in here, lucas. Did anybody see you?

Lucas: No. But you never told me he worked for the police. You know that increases my risk. It’s gonna cost you a bit more.

Adam: Fine.

Lucas: Oh, that is a nice bag. I want it.

Adam: Keep it.

Lucas: Alright.

Adam: I just want this.

[ Breathes deeply ]

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Billy: There is nothing — and I mean this — nothing that you can’t conquer.

Victoria: Thank you.

Billy: I mean it, vick. You’re so impressive. You’re an amazing woman. And I’m — I’m just so proud of you.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: And to be honest, I’m a tiny bit jealous.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: You mentioned earlier at the club that, uh — that you felt a bit at sea lately.

Billy: Yeah.

Victoria: What is that about?

Billy: Just thinking about making some changes.

Victoria: Care to share?

Billy: Nope, not tonight. Because tonight is all about you and your fresh start.

[ Knock on door ]

Nikki: Good morning, darling.

Victoria: Morning, mama.

Nikki: Mwah!

Victoria: Come in.

Nikki: Thank you.

[ Door closes ] Alright, now, first things first. Were you able to sleep last night?

Victoria: My goodness, yes, like a log. It was glorious.

Nikki: I’m so glad. Well, I have breakfast and tea. I didn’t know if you would be up to it, but I thought maybe we could go outside in the garden. It’s a lovely day.

Victoria: Well, you know, here is fine.

Nikki: Okay.

Victoria: Thank you.

Nikki: Uh-huh. I wasn’t sure if maybe you had come home too soon.

Victoria: No. Actually, it was exactly what i needed, stepping back into my old life. No. Scratch that. Stepping forward into my new life. And we should start planning right here, right now.

Nikki: For what?

Victoria: Life after ashland.

Victor: Hey, son.

Nick: Hey.

Victor: Just got your text saying you wanted to meet. I’m having some breakfast. Would you care to join me?

Nick: I’m not hungry. Thanks.

Victor: How do you feel?

Nick: I’m alright. How are you?

Victor: I have never been better.

Nick: Good.

Victor: Mm.

Nick: Alright, so, here’s the deal. Just because chance has decided to shut down his investigation of looking into ashland’s death, it doesn’t mean it’s over for me.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Is that why you rushed out of here last night?

Nick: Look, I’m just trying to work through it, you know, dad. A man died because of my actions.

Victor: How do you feel now?

Kevin: Chance! I tried calling. I tried e-mailing. I figured there had to be a good reason you went radio silent. So, what’s the word? Where are we at with the locke investigation?

Chance: That’s what I wanted to talk to you about.

Kevin: Ah, away from the prying eyes of everybody at the station. Great idea. So, how did the D.A. React when you presented all of our evidence, how the body was moved, how the accident was staged? I mean, you all but handed them a guilty verdict on a silver platter.

Chance: I didn’t do it.

Kevin: What? You didn’t take the evidence to the D.A.? After all the hours we spent building the case?

Chance: I came to the conclusion that there was no probable cause to believe a crime was committed.

Kevin: No probable cause? With all of the evidence we uncovered? Is this coming from paul? Because we need to explain to him that —

Chance: It was my decision, kevin.

Billy: Good morning.

Lily: Good morning.

Billy: You know what they say about the early bird.

Lily: Um… she rules the world?

Billy: No. She misses her morning mocha and croissant in bed.

Lily: Oh, is that how the saying goes?

Billy: Historically.

Lily: Well, I didn’t want to wake you. Thank you.

Billy: Oh, thank you very much for that. Getting an early start on the day?

Lily: Yeah. I just have a lot to catch up on since I got back from my trip.

Billy: Okay. Can you spare a few minutes for a morning chat over coffee?

Lily: Uh, it depends. Is it work-related?

Billy: I would like to pick up our conversation that we were having earlier about me splitting my time between my corporate responsibilities and the podcast and where i ultimately want to be.

Chelsea: Enjoying your new life of leisure?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. You know, no work, no responsibilities. It’s pretty great.

Chelsea: Why are you reading the newman media website? Trying to stay abreast on how things are faring under the new ceo?

Adam: Checking updates on the, uh, demise of ashland locke.

Chelsea: What’s left to be written? Bad guy loses control of his car, ends up at the bottom of a ravine.

Adam: Assuming that’s all there was to it.

Chelsea: Well, your family must be thrilled to be done with ashland, have all of this behind them.

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Nick: I was angry and frustrated because you once again decided you needed to control the situation. You made a unilateral decision without any regard whatsoever to the people who were directly involved.

Victor: Namely, you.

Nick: Yeah. Me. I was going through hell, dad. You know, I thought I killed a man. Then I had to grapple with this idea that maybe he got up and walked away on his own and that my hands were clean. Then later, I just learn that you covered up everything I did and I was right from the beginning.

Victor: Son, ashland locke caused his own death, okay?

Nick: [ Sighs ] I guess if you, uh, look at it in, like, the big picture, yes, you could say that. But because of what you did, dad, I was forced to lie to the police. Now, that might be second nature for other people, but it is not me, dad. That is not who I am. So I needed to struggle with this idea of doing what was best for victoria and her children, for my kids, for you and mom, or doing what was the right thing and what was right for me.

Victor: Well, you had to be a good father, good son, and a brave brother.

Nick: Well, now that I’ve had some time and distance from the situation… I understand you were just trying to be a good father, too.

Victor: [ Breathes deeply ] I appreciate you saying that, son. Everything I did was for you and victoria.

Nick: I know. You and your security team — you know, you had no idea what went on in that house after i got there. It all happened so fast. I barely had time to think. But you — you acted on instinct. At your core, you are predictably…

[Chuckles] Protective. And you will do anything to save your children.

Victor: And that’ll never change, son.

Nick: Well, vick came to that realization faster than I did. She really is a lot more like you than any of us could ever be.

Victor: [ Breathes deeply ]

Chelsea: Are you saying there’s something else about ashland’s death that’s being kept under wraps?

Adam: Oh, hell if I know. I learned about what’s going on with my family the same way all the other lowly non-newmans do. I read about it.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Chloe: Oh. Hi, guys.

Chelsea: Hi.

Adam: Chloe. I would say it’s a pleasure, but, um…

Chloe: Ah. Yeah. Well, don’t let me interrupt.

Adam: No, no, no, you’re not. I, uh — I really hope the two of you can get back to being a dynamic duo again.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Mm. Nice outfit.

Chloe: Oh, thanks. It’s one of yours.

Chelsea: I know, but it never would have gone into production if it wasn’t for you.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] Um, I — I heard your latest podcast episode.

Chelsea: Yeah?

Chloe: Yeah, you really put it all out there, don’t you?

Chelsea: It’s cathartic.

Chloe: It’s cheaper than therapy.

Chelsea: True. True. And it’s fun.

Chloe: Yeah, sounds like it.

Chelsea: It is, and I’m — I’m just using a different part of my brain, you know? I get to just go on instinct.

Chloe: Without the constant criticism.

Chelsea: Oh, no, actually. I get it from both sides now. Our subscribers, our new listeners. But I get to give it back, too, to billy. He’s the best. You know, nothing’s off limits. He’s constantly entertaining. You know, doing a podcast, you kind of feel like you’re walking on a tightrope. You could fall at any minute. But with billy, I feel safe ’cause when I start to lose my footing and feel like I’m gonna fall, he’ll fall to take the heat off me, if that makes any sense.

[ Both laugh ]

Chloe: Well, I’m really happy for you. I really am.

Chelsea: Well, thanks. You know, I’m just so used to editing myself. I would always hold back to make sure I would say what’s acceptable.

Chloe: Well, now you can finally let loose.

Chelsea: Exactly. And it was kind of cool how it happened, you know? I was just blatantly honest with billy about how painfully depressing his podcast was, and instead of getting defensive, he asked me to help him make it better. And the other stuff — it just all happened organically, so…

Chloe: I’m sorry that you could let loose with billy in a way that you couldn’t with me. I mean, I’m kind of low-key jealous, but I’m really happy that you found a safe place to land. I really am. And I can see it’s exactly what you needed.

Billy: I’ve done a lot of thinking about the tug-of-war between my responsibility as your right hand and the podcasts. And I think I figured out what i want to be when I grow up.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: Look, I think you know that things have been a little sideways for me, and I feel like I realized that and I put myself in that recording studio in order to avoid dealing with that. And that is not fair to you, and it is not fair to this company.

Lily: Yeah. Well, thank you for saying that. I’m not really sure where this is leading.

Billy: I’m making a course correction, and I have found a replacement.

Lily: A replacement? I mean, billy, this is really fast. I think you should have talked to me about it first.

Billy: A replacement as host of “the grinning soul,” someone that I think is gonna be great, someone with a skewed view of the world, much like me, that throws caution into wind.

Lily: Okay, so, you’re staying on as coo?

Billy: Fully committed. I’m here. I’m walking away from my other responsibilities at the podcast so I can focus on you and chancellor-winters. So, we can turn the recording studio into a meditation room or a place for you to do yoga, whatever you need. What do you think?

Lily: I-I mean [Sighs] Is this what you want? Or are you just saying it ’cause you think it’s what I want to hear?

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Nikki: Well, it’s nice to finally have some closure on the whole ashland ordeal. He did meet with a rather violent untimely death, didn’t he?

Victoria: That was all ashland’s doing. The real tragedy is what nicholas is going through. You know, he didn’t ask to be put in this position. I thank god every morning when i wake up for putting him there, for saving me.

Nikki: Oh, well, so do I. But don’t you think you should take some time to deal with how low ashland spiraled? He wanted to do you harm.

Victoria: Mom, I love you, and I think I know where this is coming from, but you have to understand something. I dealt with the fallout from ashland’s lies for a very long time. It felt like a weight on me. It colored every decision that i made.

Nikki: I know.

Victoria: And now that he’s gone, I’m not gonna wallow in — in how everything went so wrong.

Nikki: Well, I don’t think that you should. I’m just saying maybe you should dig down to some deeper emotions.

Victoria: I have. I have. I’ve — I’ve mourned ashland in my own way. And I’ve dug very deep. And what I realized, mom, is that I feel — I feel free. I mean, at least I’m starting to.

Nikki: I think that’s wonderful.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] You know what? Last night, I even had a drink with billy, of all people.

Nikki: Oh, well… don’t, uh — don’t go overboard there.

Victoria: [ Laughs ] No. It was — it was nice. We talked about the future. We toasted to it. It felt good thinking about what’s to come. And I’m ready to start plotting that course.

Nikki: Now?

Victoria: Why not? There’s no time like the present. Let’s be bold, mom.

Nikki: What did you have in mind?

Nick: Do you have any idea how lucky you are that chance decided not to continue with this investigation? You could have gone to prison for this cover-up.

Victor: Well, let me just say, I’m very grateful to my son-in-law.

Nick: I was surprised and relieved that he decided to close the case.

Victor: And to be frank with you, I was surprised at the sloppiness of my team. They left evidence behind.

Nick: Can I assume you relieved them of their duties?

Victor: What do you think?

Nick: The bottom line is, you got lucky this time. When are you gonna stop tempting fate, dad? What if chance had followed this thing to the end and acted on the evidence?

Victor: Then I would have handled it, son.

Nick: Yeah. That’s what worries me, too.

Kevin: Walk me through this, please, because I really want to understand how you went from single-minded determination to get to the truth of what happened that night to bygones.

Chance: There was a lot that went into my decision.

Kevin: Like the ring that fell out of ashland’s pocket, the recovered video evidence that shows a guy tossing a cigarette and getting into ashland’s car, someone who clearly was not ashland and was very eager to cover up his tracks. Oh, oh, and the fact that both nick and victoria thought that ashland was dead because they couldn’t find a pulse. All signs pointing to them being right. You had the evidence, more than enough. Convictions have been gotten on less.

Chance: Kevin, kevin, I made the right choice. I mean, it was a tragic accident.

Kevin: Keep telling yourself that. Say it a few hundred more times, and maybe you’ll start to believe it. But I doubt it. And whether or not you pursue this evidence, it exists. And if it comes to light, it’s gonna be really, really bad. It could mean serious blowback for both of us. (Cat 1) friskies world!

Billy: Of course you factor in to my decision. I love you. We live together. We work together. And so, yeah, I mean, I realized that the podcast was taking up too much space in my life, and i promised myself and I promised you that I would be accountable. Everything I said was not gonna happen was actually what was happening.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, it’s a big step.

Billy: I want to be a man of my word. And I told my mother after chanccomm that I would not let her down.

Lily: Right. So, what I’m hearing is that you’re doing this because it’s being demanded of you.

Billy: No. What you’re hearing me say is that I want to be someone with integrity, right? Look, I don’t want to come here and do a half-assed job when everybody else is putting their blood, sweat, and tears into this company. I don’t want to be that guy. That’s my call.

Lily: Billy, are you sure? Honestly. ‘Cause I don’t want you to end up resenting me down the road.

Billy: [ Sighs ] I don’t like the feeling that something was changing between us, okay, and the connection that we share. And I don’t ever want to take advantage of you or this situation. This is where I want to be. This is where I belong.

Chelsea: I don’t mean to go on and on about how wonderful it is working with billy.

Chloe: No. Don’t minimize it. You deserve to be happy.

Chelsea: I really needed this job. You know. I was so deep in my own head, i never thought I’d find my way out.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] So now you’re gonna try to sort out billy’s?

[ Both laugh ]

Chelsea: It is a three-ring circus in there.

Chloe: Yeah. Well, you weren’t having an easy time of it when we were working on the line at fenmore’s, and, you know, I-I get why you had to go on hiatus from designing.

Chelsea: Is that what we’re calling it?

Chloe: [ Laughs ] Hey, you could make a return to fashion any time you want. Everyone loves a good comeback story. But you were having a hard time after rey died. He would be so proud of you now. Almost as proud as your bestie.

Chelsea: Okay, bestie, what about you?

Chloe: What about me?

Chelsea: Is everything okay? I can tell. Something’s off.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] Come on. You know me.

Chelsea: I do know you. Which is why, even when things are a little tense between us, I can read you. And I can tell something’s wrong. So, out with it.

Nick: Do you have any idea how big of a gamble you were taking? Chance had the evidence. He could have gone to the D.A. And I know you were starting to worry.

Victor: I wasn’t worried about myself, okay?

Nick: Well, you should have been worried about yourself. This thing could have gone sideways at any point.

Victor: But the point is, it didn’T.

Nick: That’s it? That’s what you’re taking away from this? Dad, when are you gonna stop taking these risks?

Victor: Son, I will never stop protecting and safeguarding my family. You got a problem with that?

[ Footsteps approaching ] Abby.

Abby: Hi. Is this a boys’ brunch, or can anyone join?

Victor: Goodness, no. Come on in. I haven’t seen you for so long.

Abby: Hi, dad.

[ Smooches ]

Victor: How’s your boy?

Abby: He’s good.

Victor: Yeah?

Abby: Um, hey, nick. Is everything okay?

Nick: Yeah. It’s fine.

Victor: You understand that chance closed the case on ashland’s death?

Abby: Yeah. He — he did it to protect you and to make sure that nick and victoria didn’t have to go through more than they already have.

Nick: Well, that couldn’t have been an easy decision for him to make.

Abby: But it was the right one.

Nick: Yeah. Well, I will always be grateful. I got to go. I’ve got a pile of work, uh, to get to.

Victor: Alright, son. Speak with you soon.

Nick: Yeah. Bye, abby.

Abby: Bye, nick.

[ Sighs ] I am so glad that this is over and that nothing bad can happen to you.

Victor: I intend to speak with chance later and thank him.

Abby: I don’t think you should do that.

Chance: Kevin, the conclusion for the investigation is in the police report, if anyone went to the trouble to look for it. And it’s not that simple. Some of the information is redacted. It’s not all available to the public.

Kevin: What are you saying? You think it won’t be found? Victor covered up how ashland died. You know it. I know it. So do the newmans. So do the security guys who botched the job and got id’d on video.

Chance: There is nothing to worry about, okay?

Kevin: [ Scoffs ] The truth has a funny way of coming out, no matter how you try and hide it. I’ll bet victor thought he was in the clear, that there was no way we could track his involvement. Anyone that’s ever tried to get away with anything convinces themselves of that. My mother, my brother — both of them have played loose and fast with the law, and it has come back to bite them. Me. Me! I have made mistakes, too. It’s why I have worked so hard to turn my life around. I made a commitment to chloe and to my kids to be the best person I could be, just like you did with your family.

Chance: Kevin, I did a full investigation, and I put everything in that report. No one is trying to get away with anything.

Kevin: If this case revolved around anyone other than victor, you would be pursuing a conviction with everything you’ve got.

Chance: I didn’t do this for victor. I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

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Victoria: Oh, and please make sure that all of the department heads know about the video call.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. Uh, what shall the subject be?

Victoria: Well, my plans for taking newman enterprises into the future.

Nikki: Darling, I love seeing this renewed strength and energy after everything that’s happened. I know what you went through. But our employees don’T. I mean, consider the optics. As far as the rest of the world is concerned, ashland died in a tragic car accident.

And I will acknowledge my late ex-spouse briefly, noting without irony that newman enterprises would not be the company that it is without his — mm, let’s call it dedication to growing our reach and our holdings. And I’m going to put an end to all of the rumors and the speculations, any doubts or questions about the future of our company.

Nikki: Well, you know, even though he stepped down from newman/locke, there are still a lot of employees who are loyal to him.

Victoria: Mother, I’m aware of that, and I will make it clear that they are free to leave, but that no other company will offer them the opportunity that newman enterprises can, starting today, because nothing is in our way now.

Chance: I am not protecting my father-in-law.

Kevin: I never said that. But prepare yourself because that’s what anyone on the outside is gonna think — “there go the newmans again, standing shoulder to shoulder against all foes.” You’re a part of that family. They’re gonna say you’re ignoring the facts.

Chance: The fact is that ashland was a threat that night. He showed up to his ex’s house uninvited, seeking revenge. Now, whichever way you want to look at it, man, his death was unintentional, whether it was caused by a car accident or someone protecting their sister in self-defense. Now, I thought it was best not to drag the family through the ordeal of whatever charges the D.A. Might throw at him, especially because that accidental death, man — that could have been a scandal for the real victim here — victoria.

Kevin: Make no mistake. I fully agree. But that should have been the D.A.’S call, not yours.

Chloe: I’m just dealing with a lot, and some days seem bigger than others.

Chelsea: Are you scared to spill the beans because of the animosity between sally and me? I mean, you’re smart to be cautious. I can’t promise not to throw it in her face if you trash-talk her.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] We do know each other really well, then, don’t we?

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. I don’t know what’s going on with sally, but I do know that you are the smartest, most intuitive, hardest-working person I know, and she’s lucky to have you.

Chloe: Yeah?

Chelsea: Yeah! And if you want me to — I don’t know — come up with the world’s most uncomfortable dress that gets tighter and tighter as the day goes on…

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] You’d do that for me?

Chelsea: In a heartbeat. We still make a great team, even if we’re not working for the same boss. Are you sure you’re okay?

Chloe: Yeah. You know, growing pains, right? And, uh, you know, maybe one day I’ll be in a great position like you’ve landed in.

Billy: Hey.

Chloe: Hi.

Billy: Sorry to interrupt. How you doing? Good to see you both.

Chloe: Good. Good to see you. And, hey, congratulations on the show. You really hit a home run with this one.

Billy: Yeah. No. Thank you for that. I appreciate it. Um, can I steal you for a second, please?

Chloe: Oh, yeah, um, you guys chat about your show. Um, I’ll grab another drink.

Chelsea: Okay.

Billy: See you.

Chloe: Bye.

Chelsea: I’m actually glad I’ve got you here. I have a great idea for a new episode. I don’t know why I didn’t think about it sooner.

Billy: Can we, uh, put that on pause for a minute?

Chelsea: Sure. Is something wrong?

Billy: [ Sighs ] I need to inform you that I — I will be stepping away from the podcast in order to focus on my day job.

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Chelsea: The podcast is over? Just like that?

Billy: Well, it doesn’t have to be. I think you should take over, and chancellor-winters is 100% behind you.

Chelsea: That’s the worst idea you’ve ever had.

Billy: I don’t think so. I think you are engaging. You are talented. You have a very interesting way of seeing the world and a wonderful way of expressing it.

Chelsea: Hold on. So…you’re willing to walk away just like that from something you clearly love?

Billy: I got to make a choice, chelsea. And the podcasts have been a distraction from my commitments, from —

Chelsea: From your real life? Billy, you have never been more real or more alive than when you’re sitting behind that microphone, diving into the real questions, the — the messy and complicated aspects of life that make it so interesting.

Billy: Well, now you get to be that voice.

Chelsea: But it’s not gonna be the same. Or nearly as much fun. Trust me — I got plenty of experience talking to myself when I was locked up. The whole point of me doing this is because I was doing it with someone who really gets me, someone who’s smart and funny and —

Billy: Look, I know. I am a super fun guy to work with. Look, chelsea, it’s not like i didn’t enjoy our time together — because I did. I thought it went really, really well. This whole partnership came out of left field, and it was a very pleasant surprise. But I made a commitment to chancellor-winters, and I need to do this for many reasons.

Chelsea: Okay, let me get this straight. You’re in a rush to get back into a world where you recently admitted you don’t belong? Makes a lot of sense.

Billy: I got to show that I do belong. I got to see this through.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Well, when you realize you’re making a mistake — and you will — I am going to come up with a million ways to say “i told you so.”

Billy: [ Chuckles ] That’s a real comfort.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Billy: I got to go.

Chelsea: Yeah. Got to get back to your real life.

Chloe: Okay. I know we have some work to do on our friendship, but, girl, let me tell you… do not go there.

Victor: You mean I’m not allowed to call my son-in-law and thank him for what he did? What am I missing?

Abby: Dad, he just needs some time to work through this.

Victor: Oh.

Abby: You know how chance is. He has a very strict sense of what’s right and wrong.

Victor: Yeah, but he did the right thing.

Abby: He doesn’t really see it that way.

Victor: Yet.

Abby: You know why this is such a difficult decision for him, right? I mean, chance — he sees everything as black or white, and this is a gray area. He’s not used to operating there.

Victor: Sweetheart, when it comes to protecting one’s family, there’s no gray area. As a father and as a husband, he should understand that now.

Kevin: Chance, what happened? I know you — or, at least, I thought I did. This isn’t you.

Chance: Justice was done, kevin. That is the bottom line. I ran this by the chief, as well, and he agrees. I made the right decision.

Kevin: So, what about victor? He just gets away with this like he does everything else? That man doesn’t just break the rules. He obliterates them.

Chance: Kevin, for everyone in the room, justice was done. Now, this was my call to make. It is over for us, and it is over for them.

Kevin: Wait. But what if this —

Chance: Kevin — kevin — kevin! Thank you for your help really. Thank you. You did a damn good job, and i really hope that we can work on something in the future. But it is time to move on. I’ll see you back at the station.

Adam: Kevin. I couldn’t help overhearing. Sounds like you’ve been left in one hell of a spot.

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Lily: Hey. Where’d you go?

Billy: Well, I had to go have a conversation with my podcast partner and share the life-changing decision.

Lily: Uh-oh. Hope that went well.

Billy: And I wanted to pick up something that I’ve been holding onto for the right moment, and lo and behold —

Lily: Uh-oh. Turquoise ear pods?

Billy: Ah, that’s very funny. No, I actually think you’re really gonna love this.

Lily: [ Gasps ] Wow. Oh, it’s a yin and yang necklace. It’s beautiful. Is this because we’re opposites?

Billy: [ Chuckles ] No. It’s two pieces coming together to form a whole, much like us, two essential parts that are stronger together.

Lily: Mm. Thank you.

Nikki: Well, it certainly sounds like you have some bold plans in mind.

Victoria: Nothing changes if nothing changes.

Nikki: Oh, well, that is true. But don’t you think we should go over to newman tower for this video presentation? I mean, you’ll look more polished, more poised.

Victoria: Mother, nobody is gonna fixate on what’s going on in the back of my screen. Besides, I don’t want another minute to go by with our team wondering what’s going on with the state of the corporation and its leadership.

Nikki: Okay, okay, but why don’t I just jot down some notes you can use as a guide? That way, you know exactly what you want to say and how you want to say it.

Victoria: I’m speaking to you as my co-ceo, not my mother. This is business. I need to know that you trust me on this and that I have your full support.

Nikki: Well, yes, of course you do. I-I think you’re making the right decision. It’s very wise of you to get ahead of the internal issues and make a show of strength and decisiveness.

Victoria: Good. ‘Cause I already know exactly what I want to say. And I’ve reached out to nicholas and all of our department heads. My true leadership at newman enterprises is about to begin.

Victor: Okay, sweetheart.

Chance: Abby. Well, when you asked me to stop by, you didn’t say my wife would be here.

Victor: Well, in fact, your wife was quite adamant that i not call you.

Chance: Why is that?

Abby: You know, I just, um — I thought that you were busy, so, um… I’m gonna go relieve the nanny. See you at home.

Chance: I love you.

Abby: Love you. Bye, daddy.

Victor: Okay, sweetheart. Nice to see you.

Abby: You too.

Victor: Okay.

Chance: What’s this about?

Victor: I wanted to thank you for what you have done for our family. Wanted to thank you man to man.

Chance: Well, I don’t want or need your thanks.

Kevin: I don’t know what you think we were saying, but —

Adam: Well, from what i heard, someone made a bad judgment call without considering how it would affect you, kevin.

Kevin: Me? I’m fine.

Adam: Hmm. For now. But chance is a newman by marriage now, victor’s newly anointed family hero. And thank god for that. I mean, how convenient to have a son-in-law on the force. But, kevin, make no mistake. I’ve seen this movie before. Victor is going to use everything in his arsenal to make sure that boy scout stays squeaky clean and right where he needs him so he can make sure all their mistakes can simply disappear. And chance is gonna have no problem leaving you out to dry.

Kevin: That’s not true. Chance wouldn’t do that. We work together. He’s a good guy.

Adam: Mnh, I wouldn’t be so sure about that, okay? This isn’t something that you can sleep on, kevin. If you are smart, you will get out in front of this right now.

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Adam: Hello, father.

Victor: Hey, son. What are you doing here? I thought you were staying in town.

Adam: Oh, I’m just picking up some of my things. I’d be happy to clear out all my stuff if you would prefer a different tenant. Victoria perhaps? I know you would prefer her company these days. And maybe you could, uh, persuade her and the kids to camp out here permanently, take over the place that you offered me. You know, I think that would only be fitting, dad, considering I’m just used as a placeholder for my sister until her inevitable triumphant return knocks me back into the reject pile.

Victor: For your information, katie and johnny are upstairs asleep, and victoria claims she wants to move back to her home.

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Ashland: Do you remember when you gave me this ring, huh? The loch family ring. You told me it was a symbol for who I am now. It was supposed to represent our bright, shiny future. What does it represent now, victoria?

Victoria: [ Breathes deeply ]

Ashland: Nothing. Nothing but your lies and your deception. I will never wear it again. But I’m gonna keep it because it will remind me of how cruel people can be.

Victoria: I’m cruel?

I’m cruel? After everything that you’ve done?

Ashland: I loved you! And you used that love against me! You played me for your own personal gain! I was willing to walk through fire for you!

Victoria: Ashland, please calm down.

Ashland: I risked my life pulling you from that burning car only to have you destroy it! I should have left you! I should have let you die.

Victoria: [ Gasps ]

Victoria: You’re sad and ugly and disgusting! No one could ever love you!

Ashland: Don’t say that! Ahh! No — you bitch. No, you are not gonna get to that phone.

Nick: Hey!

Ashland: No.

Nick: Stay right there!

Ashland: No.

Nick: What is going on?

Ashland: Don’t get involved, nick. Your sister and I are saying our final goodbyes.

Victoria: [ Breathes deeply ]

Adam: Victoria is following her usual patterns. She sucks up your hospitality, then she hurries home. Is there a reason you think she shouldn’t this time?

Victor: You obviously know the trauma she has been through, right? That drama with ashland locke has left wounds, traumatic for both her and the children. They don’t even know what their stepfather was capable of.

Adam: Yeah, just like, uh, many people don’t know how ashland locke actually died.

Victor: Why are you bringing that up now?

Adam: I just can’t get over the feeling that you had something to do with it.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] You trying to goad me into something or what?

Adam: No. Look, I’m not looking for a fight, okay? Just the opposite. I don’t want to be accused of slinking on and off the property without saying hello. And now I have, so I’ll be on my way.

Victor: Hey, son. Why don’t we sit down and have a drink together, huh?

Sharon: Wow. The whole family must be so relieved. I mean, now you can finally put this nightmare behind you, especially you and victoria.

Nick: [ Sighs ] And dad, too. Not that he would admit it. Thanks to chance, he is in the clear. But he almost made the situation much, much worse.

Sharon: Well, victor’s methods might not always be the best, but you know he was only trying to help.

Nick: That’s always his motivation, but it’s not always the result.

Sharon: Sounds like you’re still angry with him.

Nick: Part of me is livid with him because of his constant need to control every single situation. Meanwhile, I’m the one who’s up at night worried sick if anything’s gonna happen to him if chance makes his case.

Sharon: Well, have you and your dad gotten to talk about this and how his actions have affected everyone?

Nick: If anything, he blames me for making him tell me what he had done. I should have just left it alone. You know, it’s never his fault.

Sharon: Mm, I wouldn’t let him off the hook now.

Nick: You’re right. I just — I need to let go of some of this aggravation and take a deep breath because it seems like this is gonna be behind us.

Sharon: You have been under a tremendous pressure. I’m glad you’re feeling some relief, but I’m afraid there is another aspect to this you won’t be able to avoid — your own conflict with having killed a man, even someone as horrible as ashland.

Abby: Good night. I know that something has been eating away at you. Was it the conversation that you had with victoria earlier? Did she upset you? And was she pressuring you about the investigation?

Chance: No, no, not at all. She, uh — she was actually surprisingly candid, said she didn’t want to influence my decision in any way.

Abby: Well, that’s a relief.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: I know that you’ve been churning on the inside.

Chance: After she left, kevin showed up with some new information.

Abby: Evidence?

Chance: Mm-hmm. I can’t go into detail, but it was clear to me I had to make a call on what to do next.

Abby: And?

Chance: Well, I just came from the ranch. Saw your family. Investigation’s over. Wrote my final report. Ashland locke died of head trauma most likely suffered during a car accident. File it tomorrow, and then i will move on.

Abby: [ Exhales heavily ] Okay. Um… that’s amazing. I mean, that means my dad was innocent. There was no cover-up.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, my god.

Chance: No, abby. There was evidence of exactly that. (Assad) since my mother

Abby: I don’t know what to say. I was hoping that, for once, my father hadn’t gone rogue.

Chance: Well, here’s the deal. Even though I did have evidence that backed up victor was behind the cover-up, it wasn’t conclusive. There were gaps. I was missing pieces. I mean, there was just enough for a prosecutor to think twice before taking it to trial.

Abby: So, that was your reasoning. You couldn’t prove your theory.

Chance: If I would have kept digging and pursuing the evidence I have, I believe i could have got there. Yes, what we had so far, a criminal case could have gone either way. But, hey, at the end of the day, no matter what happened, ashland’s death was an accident. So I made a judgment call. I opted to embrace the car crash as the most plausible cause of death.

Abby: Well, I know this case has been weighing on you heavily. So, why aren’t you more relieved that it’s over?

Sharon: Right after ashland died, you came to me and you wanted to talk. You explained how you were upset over having taken a life, any life, even though you knew you had acted in self-defense. And then you got caught up in what victor did, and then you were concerned about what the police were gonna discover. And I’m thinking that you used that as a way of avoiding confronting your own feelings.

Nick: I mean, in some ways, all that chaos kind of pulled me out of my own head. You know, it was a distraction. Not exactly a welcome one, but it gave me a place to focus on something besides my own guilt.

Sharon: And are you ready to face those feelings now? I don’t mean right this second. There’s no time limit. I’m just saying I want you to know that I’m here when you’re ready. Maybe you can explore what’s going on inside without the constant sense of dread of everything that’s been hanging over you lately. And I’m happy to listen. And if you want, I’ll help guide you through this.

Adam: Connor’s taken a little detour from sports lately.

Victor: Oh, yeah? Into what?

Adam: Coding. He’s, uh, fascinated by it.

Victor: Coding? What the hell is coding? Whoa. Huh. I’ll be damned. You know, we miss that boy. Both nikki and I do. Whenever he’s here, he brings a smile to our faces. I’m sure that kid will be very, very successful.

Adam: Unlike his dad. Serial failure.

Victor: I didn’t say anything like that.

Adam: No, but it was implied.

[ Clears throat ] You rarely say what you actually mean.

Victor: What do you mean, what’s implied? That’s pure nonsense you’re talking about. You trying to goad me into something or what? You trying to piss me off? Not gonna work tonight. I’m feeling good.

Victoria: Ashland?

Nick: Can you find a pulse? Vick.

[ Knock on door ]

Victoria: [ Gasps ]

Billy: Vick, it’s me. You in there?

Victoria: [ Exhales heavily ] The door’s open.

[ Door opens ]

Billy: Hi.

Victoria: Hi.

Billy: I know it’s a little bit late, and I don’t want to intrude, but I was driving by. I saw your car in the driveway and your lights on. I thought you said earlier that you were gonna stay at the ranch.

Victoria: Oh, yeah, well, at that point, I hadn’t planned on — on returning tonight, but when I got to the ranch, i just — I felt like I wanted to come back home.

Billy: Is this your first night back since —

Victoria: Since ashland died? Yes. Yes, it is. You know, it’s funny. Walking in here, it struck me how — how nothing has really changed [Breathes deeply] And yet everything has.

[ Sighs heavily ] I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Billy: You feel better?

Victoria: Much. Thank you.

Billy: So, why did you decide to come back?

Victoria: I don’t want to uproot myself or the kids.

Billy: I understand that, but why tonight? Because, you know, you don’t have to rush any of this. You could have waited until the investigation was resolved.

Victor: It was resolved. It’s over and done with. Case closed.

Billy: What do you — what do you mean? You didn’t mention that earlier.

Victoria: I didn’t know about it then.

Billy: Come on. You want to share some of this with me, or did you swear secrecy?

Victoria: Okay. I…

[ Sighs ] After I left the bar and returned to the ranch, chance was there and informed us as a group that his official findings were that, after the fight, ashland left the house, got into his car, drove off, and died in a crash.

Billy: “Official finding.” Meaning?

Victoria: I-I — chance is gonna submit his final report to the department. That’s just the language that they use, billy.

Billy: Yeah, well, it sounds like a euphemism to me.

Victoria: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Billy: Look, I got to ask you. Be straight with me. There’s more to ashland locke’s death than the rest of us know, isn’t there?

Chance: I am relieved that i made my decision on this case. Trust me. But it was not easy. I mean, I think your dad orchestrated a cover-up. I believe that. And my evidence wasn’t conclusive. So I just had to ask myself, what am I gonna accomplish from doing all this? I’m just gonna continue to expend department resources when there is so much more out there crying for my attention right now.

Abby: Like closing all of rey’s cases. I know that’s important to you.

Chance: For starters, yes. And then there’s the human element to consider.

Abby: My family. Yeah.

Chance: I mean, after everything that ashland did to victoria and your whole family, is it right for me to just drag them through some more hell? I know for a fact there wasn’t any malice or premeditation leading up to his death. And whatever happened, the injury that killed him was an accident. But I believe that ashland died as a result of that altercation.

Abby: So you’ve said.

Chance: And victor reacted in the moment. It was ill-advised, and it complicated the hell out of things, but it happened. It can’t be undone. The people who know about it are gonna have to live with it. Nick’s gonna have to come to terms with killing ashland, and victoria’s gonna need time to heal. Although I bet your dad is celebrating. That’s for sure.

Abby: Look, my father will always do what he believes is right to protect his family. And I will never be able to thank you enough for choosing to protect him.

Chance: Look —

Abby: To protect our family.

Chance: Look, I made a choice, alright? And I would — I would really appreciate it if you would stop acting like it was the right one just because I came down on the newmans’ side of things.

Adam: Well, you seem very pleased with yourself. Why is that? What major win have you scored now?

Victor: My family is happy, and when they’re happy, I feel good.

Adam: Mm. I see.

Victor: Yeah.

Adam: You’re gonna make me pull it out of you bit by bit. Okay.

[ Glass thuds ] Well, the latest threat to the newmans was ashland locke.

Victor: Well, that S.O.B. Is thankfully no longer with us.

Adam: Mm, that eliminated some of the danger, but his death had its own turmoil. So, what changed?

Victor: All conversations about ashland locke are past tense, okay? Guy’s dead as a doornail. And any investigations into the circumstances of his death are now closed.

Adam: What?

Victor: Yeah. They’re closed. Chance was here earlier. He said he was no longer going to investigate the circumstances of ashland locke’s death, so victoria can now pick up the pieces of her life. So can we all.

Adam: That’s your win.

[ Laughs ] There really was something to investigate after all, wasn’t there? And naturally, you shut it down. What the hell did you pull this time, dad? (Vo) red lobster’s seafood summerfest is fire!

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Victor: Okay, I’m — I’m gonna entrust you with the real facts, with the expectation that you keep it private.

Billy: I promise you, whatever you tell me, it’ll stay between us.

Victoria: Although nicholas and I didn’t know it at the time…ashland did die here.

[ Sighs ] We went outside to get our bearings, and my father sent his security team in here to remove the body and stage an accident.

Billy: In order to protect nick from being blamed.

Victoria: Dad didn’t know it at the time. He didn’t — he — he didn’t know about the fight. All he knew is that ashland was lying on my floor, dead. He wasn’t even sure who he was protecting.

Billy: Just covering his bases, huh?

Victoria: Nicholas was furious, and he felt like dad had made things so much worse. And then of course chance suspected dad of covering things up, and he started looking for evidence and pursuing new leads. He was completely relentless. And then tonight, he told us that he concluded that there wasn’t enough evidence to, um — to prove that a crime had been committed, and he closed the case.

Billy: Just like that?

Victoria: Just like that.

Billy: Well, I’m glad he let it go.

Victoria: Although I got the impression that it wasn’t easy for him.

Billy: I’m sure it wasn’T. Just like I’m sure this isn’t easy for you. I mean, obviously, this is upsetting being back here, realizing that your ex didn’t actually die in a car crash, that it —

Victoria: Happened here. You know, part of me is glad that I was in the kitchen and I didn’t see nick punch him, I didn’t see him fall. That memory is the last thing that I need etched into my brain.

Billy: Oh, for your sake, I’m glad that’s true, too.

Victoria: I’m just so worried about nicholas.

[ Sighs ] He has to live with the knowledge that he — he took a man’s life. Even though his actions were justified, he never meant to hurt anyone. I’m so worried about what that will do to him.

Nick: I have no problem being open about my feelings toward ashland. I absolutely hated him. I don’t care who knew. I didn’t try and hide it. There were days when I wished he was dead. But then to actually see him dead on the floor, knowing that I caused it… I don’t know what to do with that. Some nights I wake up in a cold sweat, reliving that whole night.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know. I just — I wonder… how things would have played out if it happened differently.

Sharon: Hey. It was never your intention to take his life. Even if you had thought about it in the past, on any level, you need to separate your feelings for ashland from the events of that night. You were defending your sister. And, you know, you were protecting yourself, as well. And chance — I mean, we both know that he’s as righteous and honorable as they come. And he’s weighed all the evidence, and he’s declared that it was an accident. The fact that he has let this go just proves he believes that you are innocent. You’re not at fault.

Abby: I’m really sorry if i said the wrong thing. I didn’t mean to make you more upset.

Chance: One of the main reasons I was drawn to the military and then law enforcement — there are rules. There is the right, and there is the wrong, legal and illegal. You break the rules, you get punished.

Abby: I owe you an apology. I have been telling you that this was your decision to make and meanwhile I was forcing this “family first” idea onto you and that was not fair. But, really, I — I just want to be here for you, for whatever you’re feeling, even if that’s how disillusioned you are with my father, with my family… with me.

Chance: Honey, I’M…

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. I really appreciated all your support. And I know I put you in a bad spot being on this case. I believe I came to the right determination, given the facts. I honestly do. And I just hope that nick and victoria can begin to move on.

Victor: So, why do you think I pulled anything?

Adam: Come on. Are — are we really gonna do this, dad? Fine.

[ Glass slams ] I’ve heard certain things. I’ve talked to a lot of people…

Victor: Mm.

Adam: …Including chance.

Victor: Mm.

Adam: News reports said it was a car crash, but it wasn’t that simple, was it, dad?

Victor: I don’t know.

Adam: The accident happened in a ravine nowhere near ashland’s place, but it wasn’t that far from victoria’S. Now, if it was just a routine car crash, why were the authorities looking into it?

Victor: Yeah. Why, indeed? Beats me.

Adam: Chance seemed pretty disturbed by what happened. And when I was leaving town, he told me that I should stay because my family might need me.

Victor: Well, how kind of him.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Where were you intending to go?

Adam: Oh, that doesn’t matter. But after that, I saw nick and sharon, and it looked pretty intense, like she was talking him off the ledge. Now, god knows nick and ashland didn’t care for each other. So, why would nick be so upset?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] No clue.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Now, for someone who claims he wants to leave the family, you’re awfully interested in our business.

Adam: Yeah. Yeah, and later on, I talked to abby, who seemed to think that chance was keeping things from her, too. Now, why all the secrecy for just a routine crash? I mean… and I also thought sally knew more than she was saying, but she was asked not to publish anything negative, which, dad, i have to tell you, quite frankly, that was crossing a line.

Victor: Now stop beating around the bush. Ask your question.

Adam: Did you cover for nick or victoria? How did locke really die? And how did you convince chance to just look the other way? Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

Victor: Son, you can attack me all day long, alright? But leave chance alone. He’s an honest man.

Adam: Fine. So, what happened?

Victor: Ashland locke threatened to become violent with victoria. Nicholas intervened, protected her. I then protected both of them. Chance decided to no longer continue the investigation into ashland locke’s death. He laid it to rest. That’s what family does, son, in moments of crisis. You, however, decided to leave us all, leave newman media, and put in charge your former girlfriend, who none of us trust.

[ Glass thuds ]

Adam: You claim to believe in family loyalty, except when it is inconvenient or it goes against your master plan, dad. I have been loyal as hell. You just don’t see it.

Billy: Nick is a strong, steady guy. He’s got a support system. I believe that he’s gonna be strong enough to overcome what’s happened to you.

Victoria: I don’t disagree with you. But I just want to be there for him. I want to be his sounding board while he’s going through this.

Billy: I understand that. I mean, looking at it, it’s kind of a minor miracle. You guys were pretty far apart in tuscany. You came back together strong, supporting each other.

Victoria: Well, it’s always been about ashland. He was right about him the whole time.

Billy: Yeah, let’s forget about that, okay? Let’s start to put ashland in the past, make him history.

Victoria: Alright. You know, when chance told me that he’d be closing the case, i just felt this giant weight lifting. That’s why I wanted to come home, you know? I just — I didn’t want to waste one minute getting back to life. But then when I got here, it just — all these memories came flooding back, and I’m really grateful you showed up when you did.

Billy: Wow. My timing didn’t suck for once.

Victoria: No. Actually, it was perfect.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] You know, when I first got here, you mentioned that this house looks the same, that our home now looks the same as it did the day we moved in. Sorry. Your home.

Victoria: Don’t apologize. It was our house.

Billy: Exact replica of the “father knows best,” what you always wanted.

Victoria: Look at how that metaphor turned out.

Billy: Mm-hmm. My father immediately had me arrested after we said our wedding vows on the front lawn, and he hasn’t stopped guiding me ever since.

[ Laughs ]

Billy: It’s nice to see you laugh.

Victoria: Well, you remember how I told you at the bar earlier that your dark sense of humor still cracks me up for some reason.

Billy: Oh. Yeah, well, what else am i good for? Look, I don’t want to, uh, make this all light because the truth is you did build something with ashland, and now all of that is gone. I’m not gonna shed a tear for that man. But I also just want to make sure that you’re alright and that you are ready to move on because I don’t want you causing any more pain for yourself. There’s already enough of that out in the world.

Victoria: I appreciate that. But I refuse to let ashland take my home from me.

Billy: Good. Now, how about we get rid of all that bad juju and talk about some good times?

Victoria: Alright. Where do you want to start?

Billy: Well, naturally, we start with the kids, right? So, um, I’m gonna say, uh, water balloon fights with them. That’s a blast.

Victoria: Snowball fights in the winter.

Billy: Yes.

Victoria: Yes.

Billy: Yes. The smell of hot chocolate and burnt cookies.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Well, I guess I can’t be good at everything.

Billy: [ Chuckling ] That’s true. But you do make a mean take-out order.

Victoria: Thank you. Painting together. Decorating for christmas.

Billy: Mm-hmm. Don’t forget my mean carpentry skills, where I built you the bookshelf, the exact replica of what you had when you were a child.

Victoria: I guess you’re not good at everything, either.

Billy: Hey, now. Come on. That wasn’t half bad.

Victoria: Those percentages sound about right, don’t they?

Billy: Geez.

Victoria: [ Laughs ]

Billy: What about bringing johnny home?

Victoria: Celebrating katie’s christening.

Billy: Yeah. I guess it’s only fair that, uh, we keep it real, right, and we talk about some of the tough times we went through.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Billy: One thing that comes to mind is how difficult it was for you when you were trying to have another baby.

Victoria: Delia’s death. I hope it doesn’t sound terrible for me to say it, but thinking about these memories that are a little bit darker, they — they bring me comfort, too.

Billy: Why is that?

Victoria: Well, because we made it through. We survived it. And here we are. We’re sitting together, talking, after all these years. We’re almost friends, even.

[ Both laugh ] I think that if I can get through those difficult times, still feel like this is my home, I could probably get through just about anything, including ashland.

Billy: I have no doubt.

Victoria: You know, when i first came back in here and i saw where it happened, where he died… but now, is it insane that you’ve made me feel like i should be toasting the future?

Billy: It’s not insane at all. At marshalls, our buyers spend every day hustling

Victoria: What should we drink to?

Billy: That’s a dangerous question.

Victoria: I’m not going to drink to ashland’s death.

Billy: No, no, no. That is far too morbid.

Victoria: Among other things, yes.

Billy: How about to catharsis?

Victoria: Perfect.

[ Glasses clink ]

Billy: You know, I have to say…you really are at the place that you always dreamed about being at. And I know it’s been difficult to get here, but you’re running the newman family business. It’s bigger and stronger than it’s ever been. And most importantly, you are the best mother to the most amazing kids that this planet has ever seen.

Victoria: I do have a lot to be grateful for.

Billy: Yeah. And now we are moving on from what’s-his-name and all his horror, everything that he put you through, there is nothing — and I mean this — nothing that you can’t conquer.

Victoria: Thank you.

Billy: I mean it, vick. You’re so impressive. You’re an amazing woman. And I’m — I’m just so proud of you.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: And to be honest, I’m a tiny bit jealous.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: You mentioned earlier at the club that, uh — that you felt a bit at sea lately.

Billy: Yeah.

Victoria: What is that about?

Billy: Just thinking about making some changes.

Victoria: Care to share?

Billy: Nope, not tonight. Because tonight is all about you and your fresh start. To new beginnings.

[ Glasses clink ]

Victoria: Hear, hear.

Adam: I’m not gonna sit here and — and let you shame me for not being a loyal newman. I’ve done nothing but work to defend my sister and protect this family. I’m the one who brokered the deal to get ashland out of our lives, and it was you and victoria who undermined that. If she hadn’t gone to such extremes by taking his money and humiliating him, if you hadn’t taken steps to prevent him to see harrison… you backed the guy into a corner. You pushed him to lash out. And, I mean, I’m the one who went and I warned victoria and nick that he was out for revenge. So, whatever happened that night, however nick defended our sister — none of that would have happened, dad, if you trusted my original plan. Ashland locke would have disappeared on his own accord. He would have taken the money, and he would have been out of our lives. And you know what? Maybe he still would be alive.

Victor: And how in the hell would that have been a better outcome?

Adam: [ Scoffs ] I’m — I’m happy for you. I’m glad that you’re out from under that monster’s influence.

Victor: Mm.

Adam: But do remember — and, dad, you should know this better than anybody — there’s always another shoe out there that’s waiting to drop.

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Diane: Why do you suppose harrison sleeps like that?

Jack: All splayed out like he’s in the middle of a jumping jack? I don’t know, maybe to keep cool in the august heat?

Diane: That could be it. Whatever the reason, it’s adorable. It’s like he jumped into bed in that position and then just fell immediately asleep.

[ Sighing ] Ah. Thank you for letting me peek in on him.

Jack: Anytime.

Diane: You know, this grandparenting thing is never going to get old, is it?

Jack: I highly doubt it. All this joy he brings us seems pretty limitless.

Diane: Yeah. Well, I — I should get going. Thank you for dinner.

Jack: What, you thanking me? You paid.

Diane: Well, I have a paycheck now, and, um, I couldn’t think of a nicer way to spend a bit of it.

Jack: Well, thank you. I was about to make myself a drink. Would you maybe like one?

Diane: A nightcap?

[ Chuckles ] That sounds like a lovely end to a lovely evening.

[ Liquid pouring ]

Billy: You actually think that victoria and I brought out the best in each other? You’re actually serious about that?

Chelsea: Absolutely. You brought out the best, and occasionally the worst.

Billy: Hmm. See, that’s more like it. No, I, uh — I don’t think that I brought out the best in victoria, but there’s no doubt that she often saved me from the worst of myself.

Chelsea: So you are lucky to have found her.

Billy: Oh, yeah, there’s no doubt about that. And I knew that. I know that. Everyone knows that.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] I think people from the outside looking in thought they knew what was going on in your relationship. I mean, even I knew about some of the roller-coaster ups and downs, but no one really knows what happened except the two of you, right?

Billy: Yeah, I would say that.

Chelsea: So, tell me, what really went wrong between you and victoria?

Victoria: Hello.

[ Sighs ] Well, chance is definitely conflicted. I can tell he’s being pulled in a couple of different directions.

Victor: Hope you made a very strong argument for him to drop this ridiculous investigation.

Victoria: I didn’t argue with him at all. I just told him that I respected that he has to do what he feels he has to do. But I made it very clear that my children and my family are a lot safer because of what happened that night.

Nikki: And how did he respond to that?

Victoria: He didn’t really reveal anything, but he looks like he’s carrying around a very heavy burden.

Victor: [ Sighs ] Whatever happens, we’ll deal with it, right?

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Nick: It all happened so fast. You know, all I wanted to do was protect my sister. But I’m telling you, ashland was completely out of control.

Victoria: You know, you’re accusing our father with no proof at all. As nicholas just said, this is all speculation.

Victor: So, let’s assume your cockamamie hypothesis is correct. Let’s assume that I sent my security team into the house, to pick up ashland locke’s body, put it into his car, and have them stage an accident in the ravine, give you the impression that ashland locke died by himself. And let’s assume that I did that to protect my son and my daughter from the impression that they weren’t innocent in this.

Nick: So, what would it take for you to be satisfied that ashland was able to leave victoria’s house without any help?

Chance: You know, honestly, nothing would make me feel better than to just close the book on this thing and move on.

Victoria: Well, if you really feel that way, then why don’t you put a stop to this investigation right now?

Chance: [ Sighs ] Kevin. Hey. Yeah, I know it’s late, man. I’m sorry. But the ashland locke case — I’ve made up my mind. That’s right, I finally know what I have to do.

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Victor: I have no regrets of my actions that night. Okay? You all know that I did everything to protect my family.

Victoria: I thought you’d be more concerned.

Victor: Really? Chance doesn’t have enough evidence. If he had, he would have gone to the D.A. By now. So a few more dead ends, and he will give up.

Victoria: I’d feel more confident if that were the only issue I were dealing with right now.

Victor: What’s the matter? Anything wrong with the business?

Victoria: No, no, not at all. The business side of things seems to be humming along.

[ Sighs ] It’s something else.

Nikki: What is it, darling?

Victoria: I was ambushed tonight by chelsea.

Nikki: What reason would she have to come after you?

Victoria: She’s not really out to get me? She just suddenly seems very interested in telling johnny who his biological mother is.

Nikki: What?

Victoria: She says she wants connor to know that he has a brother — at least, biologically.

Victor: This is coming out of the blue.

Victoria: Uh, yes. I mean, it felt like it was. But who knows? Maybe this is something that chelsea has been considering for some time.

Nikki: What are you going to do about it?

Victoria: I have no idea. Johnny is aware that I’m not his biological mother, but it’s another thing altogether to tell him who gave birth to him.

Nikki: This was never part of the arrangement you made with her.

Victoria: Exactly. The decision to give johnny this information was left to our discretion completely.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] On the other hand, she’s not the same woman she was when you made that arrangement. She’s not a con artist anymore. She’s a mother herself now.

Victoria: That’s all true.

Nikki: And I do think keeping information like that from a child can cause problems later on.

Victoria: So, you’re saying you think I should break the news to johnny now?

No. You’re his mother. He’s your son. You’re the only mother he’s ever known.

Billy: What is going on here? Is this a therapy session I didn’t know I was having.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] I’m sorry if I’m overstepping. I don’t know what our boundaries are yet. I figure, since we’re working together, everything’s fair game.

Billy: Is that so?

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. It would be great fodder for an episode.

Billy: Okay. Look, uh, I’m not upset that you’re asking me about victoria. I’m really not. I was just a little bit surprised. But I think you’re right. The more open and honest we are, the more authentic the podcast is.

Chelsea: Exactly. Like we said, the audience will know if we’re being fake. So back to my original question. What happened between you and victoria?

Billy: [ Sighs ] There’s really not one answer to explain why we didn’t work out, except for maybe the fact that I’ve never been able to hold on to a winning streak. Truth is, it was never her fault. You know? I mean, she did everything she could to keep me on the path. And, uh, I don’t know, for whatever reason, I would always find a way to slip up. But it was never her fault. And that’s not me being self-effacing or trying to protect her in any way. It’s just the truth. She was never the cause of me being at my worst.

Chelsea: Oh, that’s not what I meant when I said that. I just meant, you know, you guys brought up the extremes in each other.

Billy: Yeah.

Chelsea: But I don’t think you’re like that anymore. You know, you’re a lot more in control, a lot more mature. You’ve — you’ve calmed that wild side.

Billy: You’ve got a talent for coming up with new ways to call me boring.

Chelsea: Tat’s not my intention. It’s not. What, is that how you see yourself? Does part of you miss the billy you used to be?

Nick: It’s a little late for coffee, huh?

Chance: Oh, I’m not sleeping much these days as it is.

Nick: Sorry to hear that.

Chance: May be able to relax soon. There’s been some developments in the case.

Nick: That’s good for you, I guess.

Chance: Yeah. I’d like to sit down with you and victoria and your dad in the morning. We can talk about how things are gonna proceed from here.

Nick: Well, chance, I don’t see any reason why we need to prolong. Vick’s out at the ranch with dad right now. Let’s go out there and handle this tonight.

Chance: You’d be up for that?

Nick: The sooner, the better, as far as I’m concerned.

Chance: Okay. Let’s go to the ranch. A pool floatie is like whooping cough,

Diane: Come to think of it, kyle used to sleep like that. Remember? Thank you.

Jack: No, I don’T.

Diane: Guess I noticed it when he would have a bad dream and then come into my room in the middle of the night. He would crawl into bed with me and then spread out, just like harrison, and this — this little three-year-old taking up the whole bed. I would just go sleep on the sofa.

Jack: No, I-I don’t recall that.

Diane: Oh, I think that was when I left genoa city with him. I look back on that time with such regret. No wonder he was having bad dreams. I was keeping him from you. It wasn’t fair, jack. And I’m — I’m sorry.

Jack: Water under the bridge.

Diane: And now it seems like history is kind of repeating itself.

Jack: Wait. How so?

Diane: Well, kyle missed out on the first few years of harrison’s life.

Jack: That was a very different situation. I — I didn’t mean that to sound like I was taking a shot at you, but we both have spent enough time and energy on past resentments.

Diane: Yes. The last time we talked about the wounds from our past, you were a bit more antagonistic with me. Rightfully so. But, um, I kind of appreciate the kinder, gentler approach you’re taking with me tonight.

Jack: I still don’t think we should sweep everything from the past under the rug.

Diane: No, and I — I don’t want to gloss over what happened. There are so many people in this town who won’t let me forget any of it. But you seem to have found a way to rise above that pettiness.

Jack: You’ve made a lot of claims about doing the same thing. Do you really think you can let go of past resentments?

Diane: Uh, well, for years, I — I held on to grudges. They fueled me. Jack, I can’t believe how much my life has changed in a year. I mean, I still have regrets. And kyle’s pain tops the list. But here I am, having a life that I could have only dreamed of. I’m rebuilding my relationship with my son, I’m getting to know my grandson. And I have an exciting, new job that allows me to buy you dinner once in a while.

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: It’s unreal. Almost as unreal as the two of us sitting here together.

Jack: It’s all pretty amazing.

Diane: Yeah.

Jack: But what do you really want?

Billy: You’re killing me with these questions. You know that?

Chelsea: I’m just trying to get you to open up, give us some material for the podcast.

Billy: Right. Okay. Well, to answer your question, no, I don’t think I’m boring.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] But do you miss who you used to be?

Billy: I’m uh — I mean, I think everybody looks back on their past at a certain age and feels a little nostalgia for their youth. I will also say that that troublemaking side of me is embedded pretty deep in there. At least, that’s what my family believes anyway.

Chelsea: Who thinks that?

Billy: Oh, everybody thinks that. I mean, my mom, my brother, they don’t believe that I’ll ever be able to grow up. I will always self-sabotage myself. And when my mom said that just a few weeks ago, we were talking about the podcast. She believes that’s a gateway to the old destructive behavior.

Chelsea: Oh, she’s just being overprotective. Just pushing your buttons as only a mom can.

Billy: Yeah, maybe so.

Chelsea: Your mom’s not here. She doesn’t get to see you on a daily basis, so she doesn’t recognize how much you’ve changed. Now, lily — lily is the person whose opinion matters most.

Billy: Yeah, I don’t think — lily’s opinion of me isn’t much better. We had a little, uh, discussion, and it sounds like she wants me to quit the podcasts.

Victor: If you want my opinion, I think it would be a mistake to tell johnny about chelsea. It would only confuse the boy.

Nikki: Darling, you, of all people, should understand the importance of knowing where you came from, who your parents are.

Victor: Sweetheart, there’s a time for that. This is not it.

Victoria: Also, johnny is dealing with the loss of ashland. I don’t think it would be smart to pile all this on top of him right now. I know ashland wasn’t his stepfather for very long, but the children still feel the loss.

Nikki: I agree with you about the timing, but I do think it would be best to tell him at some point.

Nick: You’re all still here. Good.

Victoria: Is everything okay?

Nikki: What’s going on?

Victor: Why are you so late?

Nick: Chance is gonna be here any minute.

[ Telephone rings ]

Victor: Yes? Send him in.

Nikki: [ Sighs ]

Nick: Apparently, chance has uncovered some new information and he’s ready to move forward.

Victoria: What does that mean?

Nick: I don’t know, but i didn’t like the sound of it, so I convinced him to come out here and talk to us.

Victor: This going to be a courtesy call, or is he bringing handcuffs?

Nick: I don’t know, dad.

Victor: What was his demeanor?

Nick: Somber. He seemed weighted down, but he didn’t hesitate when I invited him to come out here and speak to us. Maybe that’s a good sign.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Chance: Hello, everyone.

Victor: Hello, chance.

Chance: Thank you for meeting with me. I think this will be helpful.

Victor: Oh, yeah? Helpful to you or to us?

Chance: For the process, victor. Now, I really just need to speak with the people directly involved.

Nikki: Oh. Does that mean I’m supposed to leave the room?

Victor: No, you’re not supposed to leave the room. You can say whatever you want to say in front of nikki, okay?

Chance: Okay. That’s fine.

Victoria: It’s late. Can we begin this conversation?

Chance: Sure. But nick may have misled you about why I’m here. This is not a conversation. I just need all of you to please listen to what I have to say.

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Chance: Here’s what I have so far. A witness spotted ashland’s vehicle at a gas station near victoria’s property. There was security footage of someone driving that vehicle away from that gas station right after you called me that night. Now, the image is not clear, but we have determined that it is not ashland.

Nikki: So, he had an accomplice or he hired a driver.

Chance: Let me finish, please. Thank you. Now, while it does not look like ashland, he does bear a resemblance to one of victor’s security guards — one of the men assigned to victoria’s house that night.

Victor: He could resemble a million people.

Chance: He might. But he smokes. A cigarette butt was found where ashland’s car was parked at the gas station — his brand. Now, the security footage from the gas station has gaps, including where ashland would have got there and when he would have left. We also have ashland’s ring, which was found on the floor at victoria’s house, and it is very unlikely that that ring fell out of his pocket when he was walking out of the house, but more probable that it fell out of his pocket when he was being carried or dragged out of the house.

Victor: It’s all suppositions — cigarette butt, apiece of jewelry. Come on.

Chance: There’s more. The latest piece of evidence is a bloody fingerprint found on the door handle of the car. And the blood is ashland’S. The print is not. So, no, this is no longer a supposition. And once I compare that print to your security guards, I’m pretty sure I’ll have a match.

Victor: It won’t stand up in court.

Chance: Indictments have been made with less.

Victor: I tell you, you’ve got nothing. Right?

Chelsea: I can’t believe lily wants you to walk away from the podcast.

Billy: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. She didn’t outright say that. I’m just saying, it seems like she would be happy if I either walked away from being the coo or the podcast, but she doesn’t think I should be able to do both.

Chelsea: That’s not true.

Billy: Well, she feels like I’m spending too much time focusing on the podcast, and i know what other people aren’t saying — that I’m using it as a way to avoid my responsibility at chancellor-winters.

Chelsea: Well, I disagree. The podcasts are a perfect fit for you. No offense, but I said it before. You’re not a corporate guy.

Billy: None taken.

Chelsea: You’re a sensible risk-taker like me. You know, you take chances on love and life and the world.

Billy: I hear you. But I will say, lily’s got a pretty sharp insight, and I trust her. She has not steered me wrong yet, so maybe she’s right. Maybe I should leave my position as coo.

Chelsea: Well, that’s the most sensible thing you’ve said all day. It’s like you always go back to the c-suite because you think it’s what you’re supposed to do, but you always end up leaving for your real passion. Podcast billy is the real billy. The grinning soul is the real billy.

Billy: No, that’s — that’s not me.

Chelsea: Stop denying it. I figured it out a long time ago. I know you better than you realize.

Diane: What do I want? What does anyone want? Um, health and happiness… peace. Beyond that, to be a productive member of society and — and to be a welcome part of my son and my grandson’s lives.

Jack: Wow. This is a letter-perfect answer. Sounds like you’re competing in a pageant.

Diane: [ Laughs ] Well, do you have a tiara and a sash for me? Is that why you’re asking me these questions?

Jack: I don’t know. I was maybe hoping for some honesty that maybe you could dig deep and tell me what’s really going on, since obviously we’re in a different place than we were a few months ago, even a few weeks ago.

Diane: We are. There’s no longer a wall of animosity between us.

Jack: And that’s a good thing, right?

Diane: Yes, it is.

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: Where exactly are you going with these questions, jack?

I want to know what you’re thinking. Where do you think this is going?

Victor: Well, I think we’ll sort this all out.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

I can’t go on like this. Alright, we are living —

Chance: Nick, I advise you to say nothing more without a lawyer present.

Victor: Chance, let me ask you something. What are you doing here? You’re a member of this family. You’re my son-in-law. You understand the complexity of this case as it pertains to all of us. So…have you forgotten that you’re a member of this family?

Chance: Like I said, this is not a conversation. So I would appreciate it if all of you would just listen. Ughh!

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Chance: So, there are two scenarios here. Both involve a belligerent and unstable ashland locke showing up at victoria’S. He’s invited in. He makes threats. Nick arrives, coming to his sister’s aid. In self-defense, nick punches locke, and he falls and hits his head. Now, scenario number one. He’s injured, but he’s still alive. These two step outside for a brief moment. During that time, ashland gets up, he stumbles to his car, and he drives off. And at some point, he loses control of the vehicle and he ends up in that ravine, killing himself in the crash.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Go on.

Chance: Now, scenario number two. Nick’s altercation with locke, in defense of victoria, inadvertently caused the fall that killed locke. Now, nick did not intend for him to die, but it happened. And after victoria did the responsible thing and contacted me, the two stepped outside. Then, without their knowledge, victor’s men removed the body. They placed it in the rental car. They staged the accident to make it look like that was how he died. And all of that would absolve nick of responsibility for the death. Now, there is evidence substantiating this version.

Victor: It is circumstantial.

Chance: Now, there are holes in this case, and I think it may be what nick says he cannot live with any longer — a lie.

Victoria: He never said “lie.”

Chance: I know.

Victor: So, chance, tell us, which scenario will you pursue?

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Yes. I am the grinning soul. Now, question — did you know it was me when you were singing his praises earlier?

Chelsea: Yep. You didn’t realize that?

Billy: No, I didn’T.

Chelsea: Not even when I said you respect for the grinning soul probably went both ways?

Billy: I thought you were being supportive.

Chelsea: I was, but I was also trying to get you to admit it. Don’t worry, I don’t think anybody else knows. Your secret is safe.

Billy: Good. Is that what you meant when you said that that is the real me and that I’m not some dude in a suit sitting in an office looking over budgets?

Chelsea: Was I wrong? I just think you’re happier talking into a microphone about whatever you want to talk about than sitting in a c-suite. And frankly, I think secretly you’re hoping lily gives you an ultimatum and you have to decide between executive and podcaster.

Billy: I don’t know. But I do hope I can make a decision without lily having to force my hand.

Chelsea: Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Diane: What exactly are you asking? You can be talking about so many things.

Jack: Okay, so let me clarify. Us — you and me. What are you hoping for from this tenuous relationship?

Diane: Wow, you’re not messing around tonight. You want answers, and you want them now.

Jack: At this stage, after everything we’ve been through. Who has time to mess around?

Diane: There’s a lot of truth in that. So, if you’re asking if my feelings for you go beyond friendship, they do. You know me too well for me to deny it.

[ Chuckles ] When our hands touched before, I — I got butterflies in my stomach. I felt like a schoolgirl.

[ Chuckles ] And as conniving as I was in the past, I was never able to hide my emotions. Jack, that bet I made with myself about earning your friendship was absolutely true. There’s a part of me that wants more. And if I’m being completely honest, those feelings are both thrilling and terrifying.

[ Sighs ]

Jack: Terrifying? I didn’t realize it was that scary.

Diane: No, it’s not you. It’s me. It’s — it’s, my heart has been shut down for so long, I — I didn’t feel like I deserved affection, and I didn’t want it, because then it would make me feel even guiltier about everything I had done. But being back here, my heart is opening up, and it feels so good to be alive in that way again. But I know, in the end, there’s going to be some pain.

Jack: Why do you say that?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Because no matter how deep my feelings for you become, I know that you will never feel the same way about me.

Jack: I don’t —

Diane: You know, I wanted to delay this conversation forever, if possible, so I could — so I could just pretend for a while longer that there was still hope. I just… I didn’t want this daydream to end.

Jack: Well, maybe it doesn’t have to. I will admit that I didn’t see this coming either. But it must be clear to you, I — I, too, have some feelings.

Diane: [ Gasps ]

Jack: Diane. Diane?

Diane: [ Gasps ]

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Jack: You seemed to drift off. Where did you go?

Diane: I — I’m — I’m not sure. I just — I think that drink went straight to my head. I just didn’t have enough to eat today.

Jack: So, did you hear what I asked?

Diane: Um, you wanted to know where I thought this was going?

Jack: Yeah, you’re someone who plans, makes goals. Now that you’re settled again in genoa city, I think it would be nice to make those again.

Diane: Well, you’re right. It’s — it’s a good idea.

[ Chuckles ] I just didn’t think that I would be having this conversation with you.

Jack: I’m a little surprised myself.

Diane: So, what exactly do you mean by “plans”?

Jack: Well, I mean, you can’t live in the athletic club forever, now that you have a job, now that kyle has let you back into his life. I mean, what is next for diane jenkins?

Diane: Oh, well, I, um — i haven’t given much thought to my living arrangements. Believe it or not, I’m taking a come-what-may approach to life. I find, if you plan too much for the future, then you don’t have a chance to dream.

Chance: What’s important here is that in both scenarios, ashland locke’s death was an accident, and no one meant for that man to die. And I believe that 100%. Nick was protecting his sister. He had no intention of taking a life. So, moving forward, we can all agree on that.

Victor: Yes, we can.

Chance: Now, context is also important. This man has put your family through hell — a man who lied about a fatal disease, solely for personal gain. I mean, a man like that, you just — you just don’t know what he’s capable of, how far he would go for revenge. So, with all that in mind, a despicable human being is dead. Sad, yes. But not necessarily a crime. Now, I think, given more time and more resources, I certainly could find a conspiracy that covers up the real cause of ashland locke’s death. But what would be the point? I don’t see any reason for anyone to stand trial for the death of a man who was not murdered. He’s put your family through enough trauma.

Nikki: So, what are you saying?

Chance: I will present the first scenario as my official version — that he was still alive, he made it to his car on his own, and he crashed. Terrible man died a terrible death, and no one will be punished for it.

Billy: Alright, it’s getting a little late. Time to get going.

Chelsea: Me, too.

Billy: Thank you very much for the therapy session/talk.

Chelsea: Anytime.

Billy: You’ve, uh — you’ve given me a lot to think about, so I appreciate that.

Chelsea: Hey, um, can I just ask you something before you go? I don’t mean to be pushy — or more pushy than usual — but did victoria mention that I went to see her and I asked her about johnny?

Billy: She did, yeah.

Chelsea: Well, she told me she would consider telling johnny that I’m his birth mother, but I can tell by the look on your face, she’s not on board, is she?

Billy: Just not good timing.

Chelsea: Yeah, I understand that, but the thing is, I’m kind of in a position now where I feel like I’m lying to connor. I’m withholding information from him. He’s at an age where he can understand what’s going on. And I feel like the longer I wait, the more he’s gonna resent me for not telling him earlier. And honestly, I think it could help johnny cope with ashland’s death, finding out that he has a brother.

[ Sighs ] Billy, will you please, please help me try to convince victoria?

Victor: Well, now, chance, I do admire your reasoning.

Nick: I’m glad a decision has been made.

Nikki: I hope we can put this whole episode behind us.

Chance: I want you all to know, I did not come to this decision lightly.

Victor: Of course you didn’T.

Chance: And I have been doing a lot of thinking about something that you said to me, victor. We do what we have to do to protect the ones we love. I’ve always believed in that. But this situation involved the law. And that is something else that I truly believe in. And I believe we did find justice here tonight, in a different way. It wasn’t by the books, but I need to believe we did what was just.

Victor: Chance, you did the right thing, and abby would be very proud of you.

Chance: Alright, well, I’m going to go home and I’m going to try to get some sleep tonight for a change.

Victor: You do that, alright?

Nick: Thanks for everything.

Victoria: Chance, I’ll walk you out. Hey, um, listen. I know it wasn’t easy for you, but you protected the family. And like dad said, you did the right thing.

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: It won’t be forgotten. If there’s anything that we —

Chance: I’m gonna stop you right there. Don’t even make me that offer. It’s not what I expect, and that’s absolutely not why I did this.

Victoria: I didn’t mean to imply that it was.

Chance: I hope you can find peace now. Okay everyone,

Jack: I’m surprised kyle and summer aren’t back yet.

Diane: Oh, they’re young and in love. They deserve a romantic night out once in a while.

Jack: I couldn’t agree more.

Diane: On the other hand, I need to get going. I have to be at work bright and early, and I want to make a good impression on my bosses.

Jack: Are you okay to drive after that little spell?

Diane: Oh, I’m fine. I just got a little lightheaded.

Jack: You sure? I — I could drive you home.. or call you a car.

Diane: No, jack, really, I’m — I’m fine. It’s nice to know you care.

Billy: Look, you’ve made some — some good arguments. Alright? And of course, I will talk to her about it, but right now, I think victoria needs a little bit of time.

Chelsea: I just don’t want to wait too long.

Billy: Look, chelse, I hear you, and like I said, I will talk to her, but I can’t promise anything. But if you want to get what I think you’re looking for, she’s gonna need a little bit of space to come to that decision.

Chelsea: Well, it means a lot to me to even try.

Billy: Of course. I will let you know. I’ll see you soon.

Chelsea: Bye.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Chance came through for us.

Nikki: He made the right decision, after all.

Nick: Still, I’m afraid we may have compromised the most moral man in genoa city.

Victor: He knew damn well he didn’t have enough evidence to hold up in court. We may praise him till the cows come in that he made the right decision. The fact is, he didn’t want to lose.

Nick: That may be. Doesn’t change what happened that night.

Nikki: Honey, you saved your sister. You should be proud of that.

Nick: Yeah. I got to go.

Victoria: Nick? I hope he’ll be okay.

Victor: He’s going to have to deal with the fact that he killed a man, although he knows it was an accident.

Nikki: Even though the investigation cleared him, he’s still going to punish himself.

Victor: He needs all of our support, okay?

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Chloe: I know what I saw.

Chelsea: No, you know what you think you saw.

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Chelsea: [ Clears throat ]

Victoria: Chelsea.

Chelsea: Hi. I hope I’m not intruding.

Victoria: Well, then why would you show up here unannounced?

Chelsea: Okay. I guess I should have called first. Seen if you were available. You know what? Maybe now is just not a good time.

Victoria: Wait, hold on. Why would you say that? Do I seem upset?

Chelsea: Victoria, I’m sure you’re still reeling from ashland’s death. I know you two had a lot of ups and downs, and from what I understood, you weren’t together anymore, but it doesn’t mean you stopped caring about him. Are you okay?

Abby: Thank you for taking some time away from the station to meet with me. I had to do some things in the kitchen before I pick up dominic from devon.

Chance: Well, I can go do that.

Abby: No, no, that’s okay. I know you’re busy wrapping things up with the ashland investigation, which is actually why I wanted to talk to you.

Chance: Oh, yeah, what about it?

Abby: I was just wondering where things stand, if you had come to any conclusions.

Chance: You know, I’m still weighing my next steps.

Abby: Look, I know when we talked before, I said I wasn’t going to press you on any of the details about working through this dilemma, but… I spoke with victoria.

Chance: Are you saying that you do have an opinion now?

Billy: Hey. I’m sorry. I hope you got my text message telling you that I was going to be late.

Lily: Well, you’re actually later than you think. You completely missed the video conference.

Billy: I know.

Lily: Which now I have to reschedule, which is going to be really hard to do because everyone’s on different time zones. Do you have any idea how hard it is to set up those meetings?

Billy: I do, actually, yeah. It took me weeks to get that call on the books in the first place.

Lily: Okay. So what was so important that you couldn’t be here?

Billy: Chelsea and I were working on a podcast, and we went on a little bit of run, and I lost track of time.

Lily: Yeah, clearly.

Billy: I’m sorry, lily, okay? I will go back to my office. I will call everyone personally and apologize. And I will set up another call for it as soon as I can get it done. Do you forgive me?

Nate: I’m not trying to pull anything.

Devon: Well, lily just pitched me ideas that you brought to her before bringing to me.

Nate: That’s not what happened at all.

Devon: I never heard them come out of your mouth, so it’s exactly what happened. And I imagine you did that to get them approved by her without having to hear what I had to say or any critique out of me, right?

Nate: Okay, hold up, devon. You got this all twisted.

Devon: I do? Really? So you didn’t expect an easier green light out of me by getting lily on board first?

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Lily: Of course, I can forgive you for missing a meeting, even one as important as this.

Billy: Thank you. I appreciate that. And just for the record, that’s the first time that I’ve legitimately dropped the ball as your coo.

Lily: No, it’s not the first time that you’ve been late or distracted because of the podcast, which I warned you that that could become your main focus and take away from the real work that you should be doing.

Billy: Not sure I appreciate the implication that it’s not real work.

Lily: No, I know it’s real work. It’s real work. I’m just saying that it’s secondary to your primary job, your first job, which is being coo of chancellor-winters. And I feel like the podcast is taking precedence in your life lately.

Billy: You’re making it sound like I don’t like my job, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Okay? And these podcasts are initiatives with this company that we are building. It was my idea to start that platform in the first place, and these podcasts are actually a major generator of our success.

Lily: Yeah, I know. You never let me forget how popular they are.

Billy: Come on, that’s not fair.

Lily: Or always begging me to listen to the latest episode.

Billy: Is that too much to ask of you?

Lily: Actually, yeah, billy, it is a lot to ask right now. It is. I’m trying to deal with merging two companies together. I also am having tension with my family. Devon and nate aren’t getting along. I have a lot going on right now, and I could really use some support from my coo. So is that too much to ask from you?

Victoria: I’m fine, chelsea. Thank you for asking. How are you?

Chelsea: I’m great, actually. Better than I’ve been in a really long time.

Victoria: I hear that you’ve become billy’s co-host. I actually caught a little bit of your first episode.

Chelsea: What’d you think?

Victoria: I was surprised to hear your voice, but you definitely liven things up.

Chelsea: Oh, thanks. It’s fun. It’s liberating to joke about the human condition. You know, sometimes you gotta make yourself laugh just so you don’t make yourself cry.

Victoria: I guess.

Chelsea: Anyway, I’ve shed a lot of tears lately, so it’s a nice change of pace.

Victoria: You know, you were actually right. This isn’t the best time. I have somewhere that I have to be. So what is it that you wanted?

Chelsea: Sure. Um… I spoke to billy about something earlier, and then I realized I should just come to you directly. Did he mention anything?

Victoria: No, I haven’t spoken with him.

Chelsea: I was hoping we can arrange a get-together between johnny and connor.

Abby: I haven’t changed my mind. This is still your investigation. This is your decision to make.

Chance: I hear a “but” coming.

Abby: We promised that we would be open and honest with each other. And so I have to tell you what I’m going through. I spoke to victoria and she told me all of the harrowing details of what happened the night that ashland died. It’s heartbreaking and she must have been terrified and she just wants to put this whole thing behind her.

Chance: Did victoria try to get you to influence me?

Abby: No. No, of course not. But I can see the impact that this nightmare has had on her. And the more you prolong this investigation…

[ Scoffs ] I mean, if you keep pursuing this, I mean, what about my dad? What kind of impact is this going to have on him?

Chance: Look, I understand your concerns, I do, but this is my job, and I can’t just stop doing my job because people I care about are involved. Do you not agree? You think I’m wrong for that? Because, abby, I took an oath, and I take that very seriously, you know that. I swore to find the truth, no matter what.

Abby: Okay, and what is the truth exactly? Let’s say you’re right. Let’s say that your theory about my father is true and you can prove it. I mean, does that change anything? Does it change the fact that ashland died or why? I know that you have a strong sense of duty and you have dedicated your life to service.

Chance: Exactly. And I have pledged over and over again to uphold those values, to honor my mission, protect my community.

Abby: And I love that about you. But now I’m wondering about your other duty — to your family.

Nate: You’ve got to understand, I’m not trying to pull anything. I brought my ideas to lily because she asked for them. She actually wanted to hear what I had to say, unlike you.

Devon: I’ve never had a problem hearing what you have to say or listening to your ideas, ever. You have had a problem hearing my critiques or advice that I have on how you can improve.

Nate: I’m open to criticism, but that’s all you seem to have for any idea that comes from me.

Devon: That’s all I seem to have? The only thing I’ve said to you is that you lack experience and you could maybe use a mentor, and you’ve taken that to heart. I don’t understand. I don’t know how we’re meant to work together or have an open dialog or collaborate when I can’t say anything to you without you getting sensitive about it.

Nate: How am I supposed to do my job when I have to run every move I make by you?

Devon: That is your job, nate. You’re my coo. You run things by me, okay? I feel like because we’re family, you think you can just disregard the chain of command at the company.

Nate: I fully understand the chain of command. How can I not when you take every opportunity to remind me?

Devon: I wish I didn’t have to, believe me, I do, but you’re not getting it for some reason. Lily is the ceo. I’m the other ceo. Billy’s her coo. And you’re mine. You work for me. It’s not the other way around.

Nate: I get it.

Devon: Do you?

Nate: I’m not your equal. But I’m also not your intern, and I don’t appreciate being treated that way. It’s like you don’t want me to have any ideas of my own. I keep getting the message that you want me to be seen but not heard.

Devon: Where are you getting this message from? Because I distinctly remember telling you and encouraging you to speak up any time you have something to say.

Nate: You’ve wanted me to adhere to the company hierarchy? Well, I did. I brought my ideas to lily, your co-leader, as she requested. And frankly, you could learn a thing or two from her if you weren’t so damn bullheaded and egotistical. (Assad) since my mother

Chance: What are you saying right now, abby? That family comes first, always, in your mind, even before justice? I mean, what does that say about my mission, if that’s the case? I mean, wouldn’t it be the height of hypocrisy for me to even be in law enforcement if I put my family above the law?

Abby: Okay, stop. You didn’t let me finish. What I was going to say is that I’m not just worried about victoria. I am worried about the stress that this investigation has put on you, not only you — on on us, on our family, not just the newmans.

Chance: How is this harming our family?

Abby: Okay. Yes. You had a renewed sense of purpose when you went back to work at the gcpd. But I can see the conflict that this investigation has put on you. It’s on a moral level like I have never seen before. And you have been working day and night, maybe to overcompensate for it.

Chance: These are unusual circumstances, abby. And you know I’ve been busting my tail to close all of rey’s cases.

Abby: I love that you want to honor his memory.

Chance: Yes, and rey was one of the most upstanding guys that I’ve ever known. And I’m trying to live up to that legacy. How the hell can I do that if I ignore facts in a case to protect your family?

Abby: Well, you need to know that you are just as upstanding as rey ever was. But there is more to life than just work. Do you want to know what dominic did the other day?

Chance: What, did I miss something?

Abby: So I was looking at him and I was waving bye-bye and his little face lit up with that mischievous grin and he waved bye-bye, and then he said “bye-bye” to me. And you missed it because you missed family dinner time again.

Chance: Abby, I know our little boy’s growing up, and trust me, I hate missing milestones like that, I do, but, I mean, come on, you have your job. Devon spends a lot of time with dominic. Is it really fair to ask me or any of us to be there for every special moment? I have a feeling this is about something else.

Billy: Of course you can count on me to support you as your coo, okay? And I apologize for being late, but please don’t accuse me of not caring about my job, because I do.

Lily: Billy, this is not about you missing a meeting. This is about where your passion lies these days. It’s like when you talk about the podcast, your whole energy changes. But then I don’t see that kind of exuberance when it comes to the corporate world.

Billy: Well, it’s not really a fair comparison, honestly, because both things are kind of what I’m doing right now. Yes, the podcasts are a creative and emotional outlet, but they’re still my job. And my job as coo, that is grounding and stabilizing.

Lily: I think boring is the word that you’re looking for.

Billy: That’s not the word I was looking for, and please don’t misrepresent what I’m feeling.

Lily: Look, my point is, is that if that’s what you want, then I get it. I completely understand. If that’s the case, then you have to step up and own that.

Billy: It’s almost like you’re asking me if I want to quit.

Victoria: No, billy has not mentioned getting johnny and connor together. Why would we do that?

Chelsea: They’re out of school now. They know each other. I think they’d have fun.

Victoria: Johnny has plenty of friends his own age who have similar interests. I’m sure connor does as well. In fact, isn’t he away at camp?

Chelsea: Yeah, but he’ll be back soon, and I thought we could do it then. I’m not saying we would do this tomorrow.

Victoria: Somehow I doubt that this is you trying to organize a play date. So what is it that you’re really asking me?

Chelsea: Connor’s getting older. He still thinks he’s an only child. I would like him to know he has a biological sibling.

Victoria: Oh, I see.

Chelsea: I think it would be really good for johnny too.

Victoria: I have a pretty good grasp on what my son needs.

Chelsea: Victoria, you said yourself, johnny is older than connor. He’s going to be, you know, mature enough soon to understand all of this.

Victoria: Again, that’s a call for billy and me to make.

Chelsea: I’m not trying to cause problems for you, I promise. I just think it would be great for both boys.

Victoria: Need I remind you of our original agreement? Look, I always intended to tell johnny the full truth at some point. He already knows that I’m not his biological mother.

Chelsea: He doesn’t know that I am.

Victoria: What is the sudden urgency?

Chelsea: Because we haven’t talked about it, victoria, and things are happening in life that are reminding me that tomorrow’s not promised. I think pushing things aside and keeping secrets is not the answer.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] It’s not as though I am keeping some nefarious secret.

Chelsea: No. Of course not. But the longer we wait, the more it starts to look that way. Johnny and connor are gonna think we kept the secret from them on purpose. I mean, what message does that tell them when they do find out? Because, victoria, eventually they are going to find out.

Victoria: I just told the kids that their stepfather died, and they’re still processing that. This is not a good time, chelsea.

Chelsea: I know this is very complicated and very messy, but what if johnny resents us, that we knew something this whole time that he didn’t? What happens when the boys find out they’re not cousins, they’re brothers? Victoria, don’t get me wrong. You are johnny’s mother, and you have done an incredible job of raising him. I am not going to impinge on that.

Victoria: No, you won’T.

Chelsea: I’m not trying to pretend I’m his mom, I swear. I’m just asking if we can approach this with some honesty. Begin to approach the boys with a little bit of truth so they don’t think we were keeping this secret from them the whole time. We both know how secrets can destroy a family.

Devon: Nate, why don’t you tell me what leadership qualities you admire so much about lily that I apparently lack?

Nate: Well, she clearly knows how to lead a team and delegate when necessary instead of trying to do everything on her own.

Devon: Hmm.

Nate: She’s willing to listen to others and let them run with good ideas. It’s motivating, inspiring.

Devon: And how did she respond to you when you told her your ideas? What did she say exactly?

Nate: She said they were worth considering.

Devon: They’re worth considering. So that’s not a green light to move forward, right? And I imagine that you know that initiatives like this take a whole lot of time and planning and putting a team together. So did you assume that you would just move this past lily and then start creating our own music festival and changing our streaming strategy on your own? Because that’s not the way things work there.

Nate: There it is — your obsessive need for total control.

Devon: Obsessive.

Nate: For autonomy. It is stifling.

Devon: Nate, you know what, man? I think — here’s what I think. I think that you can’t handle being inexperienced at something.

Nate: You keep blaming your rejection of my ideas on my inexperience. That excuse is starting to wear thin.

Devon: It’s not a lie, though, right? It’s very much the truth. You don’t have a lot of business experience. I swear, it’s like ever since things turned out in your favor after what you pulled at the launch, you think you can do anything you want and not follow any rules.

Nate: Whose rules? Yours? Because they seem to be the only ones that matter.

Devon: Yes, my rules. Who else, nate? Who do you work for? You’re my coo. How do you not understand that?

Nate: [ Chuckles ] You’re getting all worked up. What are you going to do, punch me again?

Devon: Wow. No, I’m not.

Nate: Mm.

Devon: But I can see now that this is clearly about more than just work. So you need to figure yourself out before we talk again.

Zyrteeeec…

Chelsea: I know this is a lot to process, and I’m sorry for bringing up to you out of the blue. Billy said he would mention it to you, but then I realized i should just talk to you directly. It’s not fair to make him the go-between.

Victoria: I see.

Chelsea: I’m not trying to rush you into anything. I know it’s a big ask and we need to handle this with care. Maybe we just all take some time to think about it.

Victoria: I appreciate you coming to me. And I’ll consider it… because I think you’re right. Even secrets that are kept in kindness can do a lot more damage than anyone expects.

Lily: Well, I think that you are really taking this conversation to an extreme. I am certainly not suggesting that you quit. But I think it’s very interesting that your mind went there. Is that what you want?

Billy: No. No, that is not what I want. And I’m sorry that this conversation escalated to that place. Wasn’t my intention. I think I’m just missing you. With you being out of town, any spare time that I’ve had has been in the studio, and I got caught up, okay? It won’t happen again.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, look, I don’t — I don’t want to fight.

Billy: I don’t want to fight with you, either. You have been in nonstop meetings since you got back. I haven’t even been able to say hello to you.

Lily: Yeah, I haven’t even opened the gift that you got me.

Billy: Yes, I got your message. You wanted to wait till we were together.

Lily: Yes. It’s very romantic. I thought maybe I might need help putting it on.

Billy: Well, don’t get too caught up. It’s nothing — nothing crazy.

Lily: Oh. Airpods?

Billy: You said the ones you were using are ruined and it wrecked your flight, so i thought I’d get you some new ones.

Lily: Yeah. Thank you. It’s very practical.

[ Case thuds ] But, um, listen. I do think that you need to seriously think about what it is that you want.

Abby: You’re right. There is a lot more going on here. I think you need to take a cold, hard look at the pressures of this case.

Chance: Look, I admit it’s been intense. Everyone wants me to do the right thing right now, abby, and that’s exactly what I want to do. I am just completely torn on what that is.

Abby: Well, maybe you should stop pressing so hard for answers.

Chance: I am not the one who’s pressing. It is coming from every single one of your family members, including adam. I mean, everyone wants to know my thoughts on the investigation. Your father even threw a hypothetical at me. He asked what I would have done if you had been forced to accidentally hurt stitch when that whole thing happened. Would I have protected you?

Abby: I’m so sorry. I had no idea.

Chance: It’s fine. You know, I can handle the mind games. I can. But I am not immune to the pull of family loyalty.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chance: And as much as you insist this is my decision, I cannot help feeling that you have an opinion.

Abby: Your opinion is the only one that matters, no matter what else everyone says.

Chance: I honestly hope that’s the truth.

Abby: It is. Um, incoming.

Victoria: Hello, abby.

[ Sighs ] May I have a moment with chance?

Abby: Actually, um, we’re kind of in the middle of something.

Chance: It’s okay. We arranged this.

Abby: Okay. Yeah. Actually, um, I’m late picking up dom, so…

Victoria: Well, go right ahead. Don’t worry. Your husband will be in good hands. I just have something that i need to follow up with him on.

Abby: Okay.

Chance: Have a seat.

[ Breathes deeply ] And tonight’s winning numbers are 18,

Victoria: My father tells me that you’ve uncovered video footage from the night that ashland died that you feel supports your theory that he was somehow involved in what happened. But I don’t understand how grainy footage of some guy, some — some guy smoking getting into ashland’s rental car is solid proof of anything.

Chance: Agreed.

Victoria: Of course, I know you’ll do what your conscience dictates, and no one would ask you to do anything else.

Chance: Well, they might not ask me directly, but you know your family. They are masters at indirect pressure. I’m over here waiting for a desperate plea, some kind of veiled newman threat.

Victoria: Trust me — that’s not gonna happen. In fact, that’s why I’m here right now.

Chance: Oh, yeah?

Victoria: When I was with abby earlier, I wasn’t aware of the — the new evidence, and I, um — I’m afraid that maybe i insinuated that she lean on you for my benefit. And that was not — that was not fair. What I admire about you the most is your sense of right and wrong. You continued to dig until you had clarity on what really happened, and I just — I want you to know that I accept that you must do what you have to do. You’re a good person, and i would never want to push you into doing anything that was against your better instincts.

Chance: Well, I’m glad to hear that.

Victoria: However, I have to reiterate that a man came after me with violent intentions and he was stopped. And now my family and my children and I are safe. I think that the outcome was what was best for everyone involved.

Devon: Gosh, I always hate saying goodbye to this little guy. But it’s probably for the best today. I know when I got home to pick him up, he was starting to get fussy ’cause I think he could tell that I was worked up.

Abby: Yeah, we have a sensitive little boy. He can pick up on all the moods around him, like whatever has you so upset.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] It’s, uh, working with family. It’s a lot more difficult than i thought.

Abby: Are you and lily having difficulties?

Devon: No. No, it’s not lily. It’s nate.

Abby: Nate?

Devon: Mm.

Abby: Ah. Well, what’s the problem?

Devon: The problem is, is he’s just trying to do too much too fast, which wouldn’t be a problem, except he doesn’t like to listen to any advice, and he thinks that he knows better than everybody else.

Abby: That doesn’t sound like nate.

Devon: No. I — I hadn’t seen this side of him before we started working together. But it’s just like he wants to be instantly successful and launch all these new initiatives all at once without learning the ropes.

Abby: Maybe you could talk to him, rein him in a little bit?

Devon: Uh, when I’ve tried to talk to him before and give him advice, he says I’m treating him like an intern.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, that’s no fun.

Devon: No, it’s not. Wasn’t supposed to be this hard, abby.

Abby: You know, when work and family mix, things can get complicated.

Billy: [ Whistles ] What are you doing here?

Victoria: Well, I was hoping to gather my thoughts over a quiet drink, but it seems like everywhere I turn today, I keep running into reminders of my messy life.

Billy: Oh, wow. And here I thought I worked my way back into your good books.

Victoria: Well, that was before I got sandbagged by chelsea wanting to tell johnny the truth about his biological mother, and apparently she’s already discussed this with you. So, thank you so much, billy, for the heads-up.

Billy: I’m sorry. She did talk to me about it. And of course I was gonna talk to you about it, but… vick, I know you got a lot going on. I didn’t think it was the right time.

Victoria: It was perfect timing for chelsea.

Billy: Well, chelsea jumped the gun. This is a massive decision.

Victoria: Look, it’s not that I disagree telling johnny the truth, but he’s trying to understand what happened with ashland. I mean, we all are.

Billy: Of course we’re gonna have to tell johnny. When that is, I don’t — I don’t know, but I do know that the older he gets, the harder it’s gonna be to justify not telling him.

Victoria: It’s just, why is it suddenly so urgent? It raises a red flag.

Billy: I get that. And believe me, I’m not pushing for this.

Victoria: [ Sighs heavily ] Look, I have no interest in trying to wrap my head around this tonight. I was just trying to figure out a way to [Sighs] Just relax so that maybe I would get a little sleep tonight.

Billy: Well [Pats seat ] Come on. Sit down and let me buy you a drink. I’ll bore you senseless with my self-absorption about my podcast. You’ll sleep like a baby.

Victoria: Being bored to death sounds actually like heaven.

You never know

what opportunities

Abby: [ Sighs ] Trust me. I feel your pain. Family turmoil can be overwhelming. You know, I wake up every morning praying for peace, no more drama, but I realize that that’s probably never gonna happen because my husband is a police officer.

Devon: Well, I remember not too long ago, your husband was on a secret mission and we all thought he was dead for a minute. So, I don’t know how gcpd could be worse than that.

Abby: No, not worse, just stressful. I wasn’t thrilled about him going back to work on the gcpd. I thought maybe it was too much too soon, that he wasn’t ready.

Devon: But he’s been doing okay, though, right?

Abby: It seemed to be helping him heal until rey’s death.

Devon: Yeah. I imagine that was tough. I know they were close.

Abby: Yeah. And now he’s just been overcompensating. He’s been trying to close all of rey’s cases, working these crazy, long hours. And, well, recently, he’s come upon a case that has left him in a moral quandary.

Devon: What’s it about?

Abby: I can’t say too much, but let’s just say it’s about ashland’s death.

Devon: Well, I imagine that’s got to — that’s got to affect you a little bit ’cause it has something to do with your family.

Abby: It’s not just the late hours. It’s the pressure, the stress that it’s put on him — and, therefore, all of us.

Devon: Well, why don’t you put your foot down and tell him you don’t want him to work as much?

Abby: No, no. I don’t think now is the time to be putting demands on him. You know, sometimes people just need to make their own decisions and mistakes.

Devon: That’s very mature of you.

[ Both chuckle ]

Abby: Well, hey, maybe you could try that with nate. You know, even though you see all of the pitfalls, you let him, you know, take some risks, and if it blows up in his face, then, hey, he has no one to blame but himself.

Devon: Right. Yeah. I’ll think about that.

Abby: Yeah, right. No, you are not interested in that plan at all. I can tell. [ Laughs ]

Devon: No, I just don’t think I’m as evolved as you, abby. I don’T. But is that really what you’re gonna do? Are you gonna let chance find his own way?

Abby: Mm. I realize that maybe my advice is easier said than done. And I think I just tried to guilt chance into doing what i wanted him to do instead of talking to him directly.

Devon: Hmm. So, what you’re saying is neither one of us are perfect.

Abby: Far from it. And, uh, we’re not really great at practicing what we preach. Mnh-mnh.

[ Both laugh ]

Victoria: Thank you.

Billy: Thank you.

Victoria: You know, I was thinking that maybe I would take the kids away somewhere…

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: …Before school starts. For a while, I really wasn’t even sure that I wanted to send them back to boarding school. I’ve missed them so much.

Billy: Yeah. No. Me too. It’s been so nice having them home.

Victoria: But, you know, maybe away is the best place for them right now.

Billy: You mean as far away from any publicity about ashland as possible. I-I think that’s smart because the truth is we have no idea what unsavory stories are gonna come up now that he’s gone.

Victoria: Just that they deserve the chance to be kids, just kids away from real-world problems.

Billy: Yeah. I would love to have them back, but I think you’re right. Hey, good news is we don’t have to figure this out tonight.

Victoria: So, what are you doing here, drinking alone? Where’s lily?

Billy: Uh, she’s at work, of course. She loves her job.

Victoria: Is there a problem? Is something wrong?

Billy: No. No, not — not really. Okay. You know, I just feel like i should probably have a better handle on my life.

[ Sighs ] I feel like I’m still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up.

Victoria: Where have I heard that before? Hmm. Oh, yes. From you. Since always.

Billy: Yes, well, I am very consistent. And apparently, the more i change, the more I stay the same.

Victoria: [ Laughs ] Yeah. You know what? I have to give you credit. You still can get me out of my own head and make me laugh, especially when I need it.

Billy: It’s easy. All I got to do is buy you a drink.

Victoria: That’s funny.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Kevin: I have good news and bad news. Which would you like first?

Chance: Uh, hit me with the bad.

Kevin: Got dna off the cigarette butt, but victor’s security guys have disappeared, so we can’t subpoena them to see if they’re a match.

Chance: [ Sighs, groans ] And the good news?

Kevin: A bloody print found on the inside door handle of ashland’s car.

Chance: Well, that would indicate that ashland did, in fact, make it back to his car and drove off.

Kevin: Not exactly. The blood is ashland’s, but the print is going to be extremely hard to match because it’s a partial.

Chance: Why is that good news?

Kevin: Because one thing is clear — it’s not ashland’S. Whatever gives you life that you should be able to do finding peAbby: I love that we can call

Abby: I love that we can call each other out on our bad behavior with no hard feelings.

Devon: I know, right? I just wish that nate and i could get to that place.

Abby: You know, it’s not easy finding people that you can be totally honest with without them taking offense.

Devon: Or take offense and get over it. How about that?

Abby: Right? [ Laughs ] And why is it the very people that you should be able to do that with, it’s just way too difficult? I mean, maybe we should just try harder.

Devon: Well… but you and chance can do that, though, right? Like, from what you’ve told me, he’s not fighting you anything. He just has a lot going on.

Abby: Maybe the same can be said about nate.

Devon: I’m not so sure about that. It feels like nate is fighting me at every turn. And if it’s this hard now, maybe it’s just a sign of bigger problems.

[ Glass thuds ]

Billy: Can I get you another?

Victoria: No. I think I’ve had enough. But, uh, I want to thank you for the chat. It definitely helped.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Victoria: I think I might actually even get some sleep tonight.

Billy: There you go.

Victoria: I appreciate your friendship, billy. Thank you.

Billy: I’m gonna remind you of that next time you tell me to leave you alone and stay out of your business.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Oh, trust me. I know you will.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Victoria: Good night.

Billy: Night.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] You know, of all the gin joints….

Billy: Hey.

Chelsea: Hey.

Billy: When did you get here?

Chelsea: I saw you talking to victoria.

Billy: Ah.

Chelsea: It seemed serious. I didn’t want to interrupt. You know, you two have been able to maintain quite the friendship. It’s impressive.

Billy: Well, believe me, that hasn’t always been the case.

Chelsea: I don’t know. In some ways, I always thought you and victoria brought out the best in each other.

Chance: The car was a rental, so there should be a ton of prints that aren’t ashland’S.

Kevin: True, which is why this one is so curious.

Chance: Why?

Kevin: Because we haven’t found any other prints. The car was meticulously wiped clean, and there were no signs of ashland’s blood anywhere else, either. That’s why I had the techs go back, process the car again, and that’s when they came up with the partial.

Chance: A rental with no prints.

Kevin: Except this one. It further strengthens the recovered video evidence that somebody else was driving ashland’s car.

Chance: The smoker. And he had ashland’s blood on his hands.

Kevin: If your alternate theory is true — that victor’s security guards moved ashland’s body and staged the accident.

Chance: This could be our chance to prove it.

Kevin: So, what’s it gonna be? Do we set up the time and manpower to track down these missing security guards, possibly across state lines, to get their prints and dna? Or do you have enough to take this case to the D.A.?

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Summer: Thank you for suggesting this night out. Things have been so crazy lately, we’ve hardly have any time to be alone. Today has been quite a day with mom starting work at marchetti.

Kyle: I was wondering if our mothers have managed to be on their best behavior around each other. Yeah, they kept their word.

Summer: So far, at least.

Kyle: I think we should take the win and not talk about our mothers the rest of the evening.

Summer: Fine by me.

Kyle: I just want to focus on you and us. That okay?

Summer: More than okay.

Kyle: Good, because I have a surprise for you.

Summer: Mm.

Jack: It’s no problem. I understand. We’ll just reschedule.

[ Knock on door ] Yeah, we’ll talk then. Perfect. Well, I didn’t expect to see you here. This is definitely after hours.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Says the man still chained to his desk. Not that I’m comparing the demands of being a ceo to that of a junior publicist. But I just wanted to say good night. How much longer will you be here?

Jack: Well, I was actually supposed to have a dinner meeting tonight, but that just got canceled, which is not a problem. Except all day I have been building this craving for the food at society.

Diane: Oh. Well, I was about to swing by there and pick up something for myself. I could put a takeout order in for you or… or, hey, if you’d like, we could go and eat together. I would — I would love to talk to you about my first few days at marchetti, and I would gladly hear any feedback you had to offer. Interested?

Phyllis: I am assuming we are alone.

Nikki: Yes, yes. Let’s get to it.

Phyllis: Okay. Well, thanks for the warm welcome. I mean, you called me here.

Nikki: Okay. I’m sorry. I have a lot on my mind.

Phyllis: Okay. I’m assuming it has to do with ashland locke, right?

Nikki: His death continues to affect our family. But you and I have more things to deal with, so… how was your first day at marchetti?

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] I handled it masterfully, if I do say so myself. Masterfully. Nobody there has any idea that I have a secret plan to sabotage diane.

Nikki: Well, given that all eyes are on you, that should be the bare minimum. Were you able to take steps to damage her reputation at the company?

Phyllis: I mean, well, it’s the first day. Don’t get me wrong, nobody wants diane gone more than I do. But, I mean, it’s going to take some time and finesse. You know that. And need I remind you, you know, while I’m there in the trenches, you’re at home sipping tea, doing nothing to further our cause.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] That’s where you’re wrong.

Elena: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Elena: I was stopping by to see nate before the night shift. I was hoping to spend a little time with him before the end of his workday.

Devon: Oh, that’s nice. He’s not here. I don’t know where he’s at.

Elena: Oh, no worries. I’ll shoot him a text and let you get back to work.

Devon: Yeah. Hey, I heard that you got out of your contract with newman media and you’re able to come and join us. So I need to officially welcome you to chancellor-winters.

Elena: Yeah. Thank you. It’s nice to be in demand.

Devon: Yeah, I’m looking forward to having you part of the team. You don’t seem super excited about it, though. Is coming here what you still want to do or is something else going on?

Nate: Well, welcome home.

Lily: Hi.

Nate: And congratulations on knocking it out of the park on your trip.

Lily: Thank you. It was definitely time well spent, that’s for sure. But I am happy to be home because you know how it is, when you’re gone away a long time, the more you realize you’ve missed.

Nate: I suspect you came back to more than you bargained for as far as devon and I are concerned. I assume you’ve spoken with him.

Lily: I have, yes. So I thought it was a good idea if you and I had a conversation, but maybe away from the office.

Nate: I appreciate that.

Lily: So, look, first, I just want to say that I knew that this transition time would be, you know, a challenge as we’re all kind of settling into our positions. Right? I mean, I went from running a media division to this huge entity. And for devon, the same. But, you know, for you, you went from medicine to business, which is a huge shift. So I’m not looking to place blame on anyone. I’m really not. I just want to hear from you why you think that you and devon are having a hard time co-existing at the office.

Nate: Alright. But before I get too far into it, I’d like to know if I’m talking purely professionally to the co-ceo of chancellor-winters or if I’m speaking to my cousin. Just how real can I be with you?

Lily: Well, look, if we’re gonna move forward and fix this, then I want you to be as real as possible. I will do great things today.

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Summer: Okay. Don’t let me fall into the pool.

Kyle: I would never. I think we should have a private swim when we get back to the house later.

Summer: Ooh, that sounds like a good idea. I’m a lucky girl.

Kyle: And I’m a lucky guy.

Summer: Okay. Can I open my eyes now?

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: Oh, okay.

Kyle: Almost there. Here. Okay.

Summer: [ Exhales sharply ] This is so sweet. Are those drinks what I think they are?

Kyle: Negronis. And there’s bruschetta on the way.

Summer: Mm. [ Chuckles ] This is bringing back so many memories of our favorite rooftop bar in milan. And that breathtaking view of the duomo.

Kyle: May not be able to see the duomo from here, but the view is just as breathtaking.

Summer: You’re a real charmer, you know that?

Kyle: Eh, you make it pretty easy.

Summer: I have to admit, as happy as I am to be back in genoa city, there are still moments when I miss italy.

Kyle: I do too. That’s why I thought we could enjoy a little taste of it this evening.

Summer: Do you remember that first night we discovered that other rooftop deck with the best negronis in the city? We held hands across the table like we didn’t want to let go.

Kyle: Mm.

Summer: And we danced until we could not dance anymore.

Kyle: When we finally got home, we stayed up all night wrapped in each other’s arms, watched the sunrise. Should make sure to make more of those memories, no matter where we are.

Summer: I would love that. And I love you.

Jack: I’m not sure I’m the one you should be talking to about your job performance. Wouldn’t it be better to pick kyle’s brain?

Diane: I suspect kyle might take a softer approach. I am his mother after all.

Jack: Yeah, you have a point there.

Diane: Yes, and besides, you gave me really good advice before, and I know you’ll give me the cold, hard truth, which is what I need if I’m going to succeed. As you know, jack, this is — this is really an important job for me to do well at. I need to prove myself to our son. And I need to show him that I’m worthy of the second chance I’ve been given. Interested?

Jack: Okay. Dinner it is.

Phyllis: Okay. I’m sorry, I thought we were all in agreement that we were going to take diane down, and I was going to do that by working at marchetti. Are you going rogue?

Nikki: Not at all. I have a meeting with an L.A.-Based investigative reporter tonight.

Phyllis: Oh, listen to this. You found an ally.

Nikki: Actually, she found me. She’s looking for a juicy story, and diane certainly fits that bill.

Phyllis: I’m very intrigued. I mean, even if she doesn’t come up with any ammo to use against diane, I certainly can — can have her expose whatever, you know, career-ending, relationship-destroying information that I find.

Nikki: I would be open to that, should that become an option. But first things first, I want to see how this initial meeting goes.

Phyllis: Right. I mean, I could help on the back end. You know, could I meet this journalist with you?

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Elena: Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for the opportunity to work with chancellor-winters. And even though the hospital is my priority, I love that I’m going to be able to reach more people and offer my guidance and support. And I’m also really excited to expand on the scope of what I’ve already been working on.

Devon: Okay, that all sounds great. It must be something else on your mind, then.

Elena: I don’t know. I guess I’m still just coming to terms with the reality of nate’s job here. It’s certainly thrown me some curveballs. If I’m being honest… I feel like we’re kind of drifting apart. And I think we’ll be okay. I don’t know, maybe it’s just a reminder that things don’t always go as expected.

Devon: Yeah, certainly don’T. I’m sorry that you’re feeling like this, though. But I definitely know what you mean.

Nate: Devon believes I need more guidance to better understand my position at the company. He thinks I’m not respecting his boundaries or his authority, which is simply not true. I have a great deal of admiration for devon, and I totally respect his experience. But I think he’s been autonomous for so long, he’s forgotten how to collaborate.

Lily: Really? I mean, that hasn’t been my experience with him.

Nate: That might be because the two of you are equals. You’re co-ceos and siblings. We don’t have that same dynamic.

Lily: Okay. So, I mean, what do you think the source of the problem is?

Nate: Inflexibility and, frankly, ego. Devon refuses to accept any good ideas if they’re not his own. And I have given him some pretty damn good ideas. Have I also made some missteps? Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean I’m not motivated to do everything I can to make chancellor-winters better. Everything I’ve done has been with one goal in mind — chancellor-winters’ success. I just don’t believe devon should constantly hold me back when there are so many things we could accomplish.

Lily: Okay, well, give me an example.

Nate: One, I’d like to broaden the talent pool and the styles of acts we sign, then create our own festivals across the country to showcase them.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, I like the concept, but, I mean, the logistics are very complicated.

Nate: That doesn’t mean it’s not worth exploring. And even if it’s not viable, we can definitely expand our streaming platforms to appeal to a wider audience. Devon is too particular and selective with his vision. He handpicks the acts based on his personal taste.

Lily: Yeah, but I think that’s what sets us apart, right? I mean, he’s like a curator.

Nate: Well, that’s fine for a boutique business owner, but for a company like ours, we should be thinking global conquest. There’s no reason for devon to feel threatened by this approach or have any issues with the ideas other than they come from me.

Kyle: I should really learn how to make negronis at home.

Summer: Mm, so we can have a taste of italy without ever leaving the house?

Kyle: I don’t care where we are, as long as I get to look at this.

Summer: You know, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like these at first. Gin, vermouth, campari, and an orange peel.

Kyle: It is an unusual combination, but sometimes those are the best kinds. Things that don’t seem to go together, but somehow do.

Summer: An unexpected yet magical elixir.

Kyle: Exactly.

[ Chuckles ] Maybe we should head home to have that swim. If no one else is around, we can forget our swimsuits. What do you say? What’s the matter?

Summer: Um… I’m not sure yet. What is wrong with that picture?

Kyle: There’s nothing necessarily wrong. Odd, maybe.

Summer: My mom and grandma barely gave each other the time of day.

Kyle: Setting aside old grudges and rivalries is the new trend of genoa city.

Summer: Right, but why would they be here to chat over drinks? In what universe does that make any sense? Something’s up.

Diane: I’ve been trying to find a balance at work my first few days. I don’t want to come on too strong, but I also don’t want to be invisible.

Jack: I somehow don’t think you could manage to fly under the radar if you wanted to.

Diane: You know what I mean. I’m just trying to navigate office politics, I guess.

Jack: Well, just don’t be so hard on yourself. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither were italian fashion houses. Trust your gut. Trust your instincts. You’re a smart, resourceful woman.

Diane: Oh, thank you. I’d like to think so. But after my meeting with mariah, wow, I felt like a neophyte. I mean, don’t — don’t — don’t get me wrong. I think we’re going to work really well together once I get a bit more experienced. It’s just that young woman, she really knows what she’s doing.

Jack: I’m very impressed with mariah myself. Did kyle maybe mention that he recruited her? No background in cosmetics, no experience in marketing, and yet he somehow thought she was right for the job.

Diane: She’s a powerhouse, and it kind of hit home how much I have to learn.

Jack: My point is, kyle has an eye for talent. He didn’t just hire you because you’re his mother. He obviously has some faith in your ability to meet the challenge.

Diane: And I will. But it’s certainly humbling being a junior employee and reporting to someone young enough to be your daughter.

Jack: So think of it as a stepping stone. My god, what you’ve done in your life — you have been a model, an architect, a realtor. You’ve managed to climb the ladder and so many different fields.

Diane: Thank you for your support, jack. It means a lot. And since we’re being so open with each other, I, uh… I do have another confession to make.

Kyle: Phyllis and nikki have some things in common, like you, nick, or maybe there’s some other reasonable explanation they’re together.

Summer: I just have a really weird feeling about this.

Kyle: I get it, but it’s not really any of our business. Tonight’s supposed to be about us.

Summer: You’re right. I’m sorry. Let’s get back to what’s important.

Talia: Hi.

Nikki: Oh, hi, talia. Please sit down. Thank you so much for joining us. This is my friend phyllis summers.

Phyllis: Nice to meet you.

Talia: You too.

Nikki: Phyllis and I go way back, and we both go way back with diane.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Talia: Your name has come up in my research.

Phyllis: Oh, really? Wow. Okay, well, usually when people say my name’s come up, it makes me nervous, but not in this case, because diane is the infamous one here.

Nikki: Well, talia first contacted me wanting to do an article about ashland’s death and how it affected our family. But I told her I thought that was old news, that the newmans were just fine.

Phyllis: Well…

Nikki: And then I told her about diane’s resurrection.

Talia: And I became very interested. I sensed that would be a fabulous story for my magazine.

Phyllis: I couldn’t agree more.

Elena: When you say you know what I mean, I assume you’re talking about your issues with nate and the tension that’s been developing between you two.

Devon: That is a great assumption.

Elena: Well, I guess we can’t resolve any of that now, so there’s no point in jumping into a whole nother conversation about it, is there?

Devon: Mnh-mnh, mnh-mnh, not at all. But I want you to know that no matter what issues nate and I have professionally, it’s not going to change the way I feel about him. He’s family. And any concerns that you have about that or anything else, you know you can always talk to me because I consider you family, too. It’s nice that we’re still so close and that you live literally across the hall.

Elena: Yeah. I feel the same way.

Devon: Thanks. You know, this — this whole thing with me and lily and nate and billy working together is definitely a transition. It’s going to have some difficulties. But I certainly don’t want the tension to ever affect you or your home life with nate.

Elena: Thank you for saying that. And I will try my best.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Elena: Anyway, I should get going.

Devon: Alright, I will see you around.

Elena: See you.

Nate: Every time devon shuts me down, he claims it’s not personal, but it seems pretty damn personal to me. Have I gone too far now?

Lily: No. No, no, no. Look, I told you to be frank, and honestly, I really appreciate your candor. I do. And thank you for sharing your ideas with me, because I think that they’re actually worth considering.

Nate: Thank you.

Lily: You’re welcome. So, I mean, how do you see things moving forward with you and devon? Because a little tension with a colleague is very normal, but a lot can be very disruptive, right? And honestly, I don’t think it’s all coming from him.

Nate: I apologize for my part in that tension. The fact that you’re really listening to me right now makes me wonder what I’ve been doing wrong with devon. I truly want this to work, and I know devon and i have to find our footing. I finally feel like that can happen now because of you.

[ Both chuckle ] You’re pretty good at this whole leadership thing.

Lily: Oh, thank you. I try.

[ Chuckles ]

Nate: So where do we go from here?

Lily: Oh, yeah. Um… you know what? Let me figure out the next step with devon. Did you know if you turn to cold with tide

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Diane: I know since I showed up back in town, I’ve projected a sense of confidence. Some might even call me brazen, but in reality, I’ve — I’ve been nervous, fearful even, about what the future might hold, about starting over with kyle and then building a whole other life for myself here again. But I have to say, what I feel most right now is excitement to be at this stage of my life and have so many firsts, starting with being a respectable and upstanding member of genoa city society.

Jack: No comment.

Diane: [ Laughs ] No, well, seriously. Being a grandmother has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and starting a new career is exciting. Although I have to say, phyllis’s sudden appearance on the payroll at marchetti really threw me off my game.

Jack: Yes, I know how upset you were when she was hired, spewing all kinds of accusations and suspicions.

Diane: Well, I can imagine that you understand my reluctance to ever trust phyllis. But that being said, I am determined to take the high road, even if she can’T.

Talia: Now, I’m sure you both can give me a wealth of info. I’d also like to speak to jack abbott at some point.

Nikki: Oh, that can be arranged.

Talia: I’m curious about those years in L.A. As well.

Phyllis: Uh, so are we. I mean, it seems so unlikely that diane was just living a quiet life in los angeles and she just stumbled across jack’s granddaughter.

Talia: Does strike me as an unlikely coincidence.

Nikki: Now, talia, I have to tell you that I have had people in los angeles digging around. They haven’t found anything yet.

Phyllis: I mean, did nikki tell you that diane was sending jack a bunch of cryptic text messages, getting him to come to L.A.? Did she tell you that? I mean, to me, that just doesn’t seem like a changed woman.

Nikki: Well, I don’t really think that that is worth exploring, because diane has already acknowledged she was just trying to become sympathetic in jack’s eyes by uniting him with his granddaughter.

Phyllis: Okay, I know that’s what diane said, but, I mean, she’s the investigative reporter. We’ll let her decide.

Nikki: I’m just trying to prevent her from wasting her valuable time. It behooves all of us for her to publish her story quickly.

Phyllis: Well, okay. I mean, maybe we shouldn’t be focusing on her time in L.A. Maybe — maybe we should be focusing on her time right here in genoa city. We have full access to this woman, so we can help in any way possible with this investigation.

Nate: Hey. Glad we got to see each other tonight. Do you want to stay here or go somewhere else for dinner?

Elena: This is fine. I’m not that hungry.

Nate: Okay, come sit.

Elena: Thanks.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Elena: I stopped by the office earlier. Thought you’d be there.

Nate: Yes, I should have been, but lily’s back and she asked me to meet her here.

Elena: Why?

Nate: To keep things low key and to avoid any interruptions by devon.

Elena: Ah. So I guess lily is up to speed with what happened with you and devon.

Nate: She is.

Elena: So how’d that go? Was it a rough conversation?

Nate: The opposite, actually. I think things are finally going to start heading in the right direction.

Lily: Alright. Well, I’m glad we had a chance to touch base about the tour.

Devon: Me, too. We’re all set and booked in every major venue across the midwest.

Lily: Yeah, great. Actually, a couple more ideas I have that I wanted to run by you if you have time.

Devon: I do have time, yeah. What’s up?

Lily: Um…well, I was thinking that, you know, maybe we should adjust our strategy when it comes to music festivals and the kind of music we have on our streaming services.

Devon: Adjust it how?

Lily: Well, maybe we do our own music festival?

[ Chuckles ] Or maybe we have on different musical acts, so that way we can reach a bigger and broader audience.

Devon: Yeah, my first thought is that our own music festival is pretty ambitious and I would be concerned that we would be stretching ourselves a little thin. But…

Lily: Okay.

Devon: I mean, if we were able to pull something like that off, I see it being pretty damn cool. We should get everybody together and have a meeting to talk about it.

Lily: Really? Okay, so you’ll keep an open mind? ‘Cause, I mean, I think I made a pretty good pitch.

Devon: Of course you do. They’re your ideas.

Lily: Well, actually, they’re not my ideas. They’re nate’S. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Nate: It was great to feel heard by lily, to have my instincts validated. She liked my ideas, and i am confident she’ll support them with devon.

Elena: That sounds great, but how exactly does that resolve your issues with devon?

Nate: Lily gets what’s going on with devon. Not that she let me off the hook for my role in the conflict either. She’s made it clear she thinks it’s a two-way street, but she also understands that I’m doing everything I can to help make chancellor-winters better, sometimes in spite of devon. He’s acknowledged that the two of them keep each other in check. So when lilly backs me up, I feel like devon will have no choice but to stop instantly squashing my ideas. I thought you’d agree this was a positive development. What am I missing?

Devon: Now, wait a second. Did nate, like, put you up to this, to try and trick me and prove that I only like your ideas or something?

Lily: No, no. Nate shared his ideas with me, and I chose to pitch them to you to see if maybe you would respond differently if it came from someone else.

Devon: Why is my coo bringing his ideas to you before bringing them to me?

Lily: No, I asked to meet with him. I encouraged him to open up to me, and I just wanted to gauge for myself how you would respond if the idea came from someone else. And, you know, now that you know it’s his idea and not mine, does that change your opinion at all? Because, I mean, based on your previous reaction, I feel like maybe it would have.

Devon: No, it wouldn’t have. It wouldn’t have at all. And for you to do this, it’s a little underhanded.

Lily: Okay. I’m sorry. I am, but maybe it had to happen this way to kind of open up your eyes to this bias you might have against him. Look, I just — I’m trying to help, okay? I want to fix this, because if this keeps going on, it could get way out of hand.

Devon: Well, you didn’t have to trick me.

Lily: Okay, you know what? You’re right. You’re right. I’m sorry.

Devon: I appreciate you trying to solve this problem between us, but you really don’t have to insert yourself because it’s between me and nate. Okay?

Lily: Well, devon —

[ Sighs ]

Jack: You and phyllis managed to survive day one as coworkers. That’s no small thing. Here’s to following suit in the days ahead.

Diane: I hope so, too. But you know what? Even if phyllis does try to undermine me, I’m on the lookout for it. And whatever her agenda is, it will be over before it begins.

Jack: You seem very calm and levelheaded in saying that.

Diane: Yes, I refuse to get worked up about it ever again. And don’t tell phyllis this because it kills me to admit it, but… in a way, I empathize with her.

Jack: Wait, how so?

Diane: Oh, now, don’t read too much into it. I’m just saying that I understand why phyllis feels the way she does. I came back into her life in a way that feels intrusive to her. And as someone who’s been the ultimate outsider, I suppose I can’t blame her. She feels threatened by me. Displaced.

Jack: Yeah, I think that about sums it up.

Diane: Yeah. Well, now that harrison knows I’m his grandmother, I get to spend so much time with him and summer and kyle and… oh, look at us, sitting here having an enjoyable, pleasant meal together. Must really get phyllis.

Jack: I hope you have the good sense not to rub it in her face the next time you encounter her.

Diane: Oh, I will do my best not to add to the tension. But you know what? If I was one of her friends, I would encourage her to just relax, because even though I’ve reentered her world, I’m not trying to take anything from her. Summer adores phyllis and loves having her at marchetti.

Jack: Just as kyle loves having you at work.

Diane: Yes, and harrison? Oh, my gosh, that little boy is filled with so much love that phyllis doesn’t need to worry about me lessening her connection to him. And you and phyllis, you have such a long history and a deep bond so that even though you think you’re not going to reunite with her, you’ve — you’ve let her into your heart time and time again. Maybe you will this time, too.

Talia: This has been a great first meeting. I’ll be in touch.

Phyllis: We look very forward to speaking to you again.

Nikki: It’s a pleasure meeting you.

Talia: Bye.

Kyle: Feels good to be back at the gcac pool. We spent a lot of summers here.

Summer: Hmm?

Kyle: Made a lot of memories.

Summer: Yeah, we have.

Kyle: What’s one of your favorites?

Summer: What?

Kyle: You’re not gonna be able to relax and have fun until you get some answers about what’s going on up there.

Summer: I’m sorry. I just — I can’t stand it any longer.

Kyle: Go.

Summer: Hi, mom, grandma.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Phyllis: Hey. I didn’t see you here. How long have you been here?

Summer: Kyle and I got here before the two of you did. And I’ve got to admit, I never expected to look across the way to find the two of you socializing. Just curious, who was that woman you were talking to? The abcs of ckd

Jack: I don’t know where this conversation took a left turn, but we’re way off base.

Diane: Sorry. Sorry. I know you don’t want to talk about you and phyllis. I was just saying that there’s enough love and family and friendship to go around. And I hope that ultimately phyllis realizes that I am not going to get her portion and that she can find a way to move forward, because letting all this jealousy and resentment control you, it’s a terrible way to go through life. I should know.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Diane: [ Chuckles ] I don’t know what to make of that reaction.

Jack: It’s part relief, part surprise, part appreciation for your candor and insight and perspective.

Diane: Wow. You really packed a lot into that sigh. But don’t worry, I know that you didn’t order a side dish of a diane jenkins therapy session to go along with your ropa vieja. So let’s talk about a much more pressing matter, like what we’re getting for dessert.

Jack: [ Chuckles ] Kikivictor is waiting for me so we can have dinner together. So I’m going to have to go. But in answer to your question, phyllis and I were meeting with a journalist who came to town to write a story about ashland. Anyway, see you later. Bye-bye.

Phyllis: Bye. So funny how a common enemy, even dead, can bond two people.

Summer: Yeah, it would be funny if that was really what was going on.

Phyllis: Well, that’s really what’s going on, summer. She just explained it to you.

Summer: She did. I’m just not buying it, mom.

Elena: Look, of course I want things to turn out the way that you would want them to.

Nate: Not just for me, but for us. Look, I want chancellor-winters to be a better environment for you, too, now that you’d be working there. And I’m excited to spend more time with you now. Now that I’ll be spending less time trying to convince devon that my ideas make sense. Eventually, I hope lilly won’t even have to intercede anymore. If she can get devon to understand that we are all on the same side, there won’t be any more battles to mediate.

Elena: I mean, yeah, that all sounds great, but… I really think you need to manage your expectations when it comes to devon. He might push back a little harder than you think.

[ Cellphone rings ] Excuse me.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Elena: Hello? Okay, I’ll be there. It’s the hospital. I need to get down there earlier. Can we talk about this later?

Nate: Yeah, yeah, yeah, we can.

Elena: Okay. Don’t wait up.

Devon: Hey.

Nate: Hey, man. What’s up?

Devon: That’s what I’d like to ask you. I just got done meeting with lily. So you’d like to tell me what you’re trying to pull?

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Lily: Oh. “If you’re reading this, you must be home — finally. Waiting’s the worst. When I see you again, I’ll make up for lost time.” Aww, that’s sweet. Hey, billy, it’s me. I just got your gift. Thank you so much. It’s very sweet. I’m gonna wait to open it, though, when you’re here, so that way I can thank you in person.

[ Rattling ]

Chelsea: I came up with the best idea last night, and i think you’re gonna love it.

Billy: You know, I can get you a bowl for that.

Chelsea: You know you’re killing my vibe?

Billy: [ Chuckles ] All right. Uh… we don’t even have to be here, actually. We can go to crimson lights. There’s a lot more room, and there’s someone else to clean up your carnage.

And we can riff on the whole true-crime series we were contemplating earlier.

Yeah, and let’s just get these a little organized, huh? File these away.

Chelsea: Okay. This is a file, or a whole filing system? It’s all color-coordinated and tabulated. Do you have a name for this? Like a nerdy name. Like, um, the billy abbott approach? Baa? Like, “baaah,” like a sheep? Get it?

Billy: No, I do get it. I’m not sure it’s funny.

Chelsea: It is funny. When did you become so fastidious, so particular?

Billy: I put this studio together to be free of distractions. So the absence of clutter is actually on purpose.

Chelsea: Okay. Well, I think that crumbs add a little something.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] These are great.

Billy: No, you’re not.

Chance: Thank you.

Sally: Do you believe in serendipity, detective?

Chance: Well, in my line of work, we call it a coincidence. And 9 times out of 10, I do not.

Sally: Well, allow this to be your exception, because you were just the man I wanted to see.

Chance: I’m pretty sure last time we spoke, you were helping abby pick out a wedding dress. Now you’re running newman media. Congratulations.

Sally: Thank you. My amazing new job is actually why I wanted to talk with you. My reporters are having a heck of a time wrangling information from our usual sources at the station.

Chance: You don’t say.

Sally: Yeah. So what’s the trick? Tell me. Do they fear you, or do they respect you?

Chance: Oh. Uh… maybe it’s a healthy dose of both.

Sally: Well, it is terribly frustrating, to tell you the truth. When can we expect an official update on this mysterious investigation?

Victor: Chance’s team was able to recover some video footage from the gas station where ashland parked his car.

Nick: You got to be kidding me.

Nikki: What’s on the tape?

Victoria: Did you see it?

Victor: Man got into a car and drove away. That’s all.

Nick: One of your security guys?

Victor: Could’ve been. Quality of the video wasn’t very good.

Nikki: Well, that could’ve been anyone.

Victor: Well, anyone but ashland. Ashland didn’t smoke. This guy had a cigarette.

Victoria: So the police found a cigarette butt at that location. Do you think it could’ve been one of your guys?

Nick: All they have to do is run a dna test.

Victor: Yeah, there’s that possibility.

Nikki: And then it’s just a quick game of connect the dots, and it comes back to us.

Victor: To me.

Nikki: How could someone on your staff be so careless?

Nick: This is exactly what i was worried was gonna happen. So what’s the plan now, dad? What are we supposed to do? As sensodyne scientists

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Sally: Don’t worry. I’m not at all offended by your refusal to discuss locke’s death.

Chance: Well, thanks for understanding.

Sally: Because I know that you understand the position

I’m in.

Chance: Yeah. You run a media company. Death of a tycoon seems pretty newsworthy, if you ask me. Not to mention the fact that you are new at this, so might feel like you have something to prove.

Sally: Why, detective, I have the unsettling feeling that I have just been analyzed. You really do know how to read people. And you are very polite for not bringing adam into the conversation, though, of course, he’s another reason why I feel the need to prove to everyone that I’m up for the job. He elevated me to ceo, told me he believed in me. And then…what does he do? He breaks up and walks away in what was one of the most difficult moments I’ve had in a really long time.

Chance: Well, I’m sorry about that. But I, uh, am not all that surprised. You might not feel like it right now, but you are better off. Trust me.

Sally: Well, you’re the latest in a long line of people to tell me that.

Chance: People that tend to get sucked into his orbit, they live to regret it.

Sally: I told myself that we were a good fit, two people with a checkered past who wouldn’t judge each other, and I was gonna be the one who finally made him feel safe and accepted and truly loved. Spoiler alert — didn’t work out that way.

Chance: Yeah, well, adam, he is just really good at letting people down, isn’t he?

Sally: Yeah. Well, I’m aware that it could have been a heck of a lot worse. At least I didn’t have to take a bullet for him before I realized what he was all about.

Chance: Yeah.

Chelsea: How did this happen? The notorious billy abbott is now the buttoned-down guy you bring home to mom.

Billy: I don’t think there’s anything wrong with trying to maintain a professional atmosphere, like not having popcorn on the floor.

Okay. Whatever you say, grandpa. I mean, do you hear yourself? Who are you?

Billy: Oh, lord. Really? I mean, that’s a first — somebody’s complaining that I’m actually a rule follower.

Chelsea: Yeah, kind of off-brand for you, isn’t it?

Billy: Yeah, I would say so, maybe. You give me a line, and I will cross it. You give me a order, I will give you disorder. It’s actually gotten me into some pretty good trouble over the years.

Chelsea: Kind of how things got tricky with victoria back in the day, right?

Billy: I have my regrets, yeah.

Chelsea: And now look how the pendulum just swings in the opposite direction.

Billy: Not quite sure what you mean by that.

Chelsea: Come on. You have to know you’re a little uptight these days.

Billy: Are you saying that i have become boring and predictable? What, since I started dating lily?

Chelsea: Oh, I don’t blame lily. This is all on you.

Victor: There’s nothing for us to do right now but sit back and wait until we find out what evidence chance finds.

Victoria: I think he’s made it pretty clear that he’s going to keep digging until he finds the whole truth.

Nikki: The minute the media find out we’re involved, it will be a nightmare.

Nick: You’re right, mom. We need to get out in front of this.

Victoria: What about the statement that we released previously?

Nick: That’s not gonna cut it. We need to hire a crisis P.R. Firm. We should probably get michael baldwin on this.

Victor: Michael baldwin is busy with other issues, okay? We just have to sit back now. Reserve our options, that’s all. Be patient. Meanwhile, I talked to sally spectra, and I asked her to tamp down the news about ashland’s death.

Nick: When did you do this?

Victor: This morning. Made it pretty clear to her.

Nick: Meaning you went to intimidate her. Dad, when are you gonna get it? You’re not making things better. You’re just making things worse. I’m jonathan lawson

Billy: But if I’m so uptight, then why do you want to work with me?

Chelsea: Because podcast billy is fun. Podcast billy is charming, witty, thoughtful. Oh, and don’t forget irreverent.

Billy: How could I?

Chelsea: Honestly, it’s a relief to know you haven’t lost that side of yourself.

Billy: Well, you know, it’s all about balance. Everything in moderation, right? Because problems happen when i go too far in any one direction.

Chelsea: Well, I get that. But I don’t think you should have to monitor yourself. You don’t want to live like that. You just need to relax, breathe a little.

Billy: I am relaxed.

Chelsea: It doesn’t seem like it.

Billy: How did we get on this topic in the first place?

Chelsea: You know, I think it was the index cards that threw us over the edge. If it makes you uncomfortable we’ll change the subject.

Billy: Yeah, no, that’s a good idea. I can definitely get behind that. Let’s talk about you and your issues now.

Chelsea: I have had plenty of therapy. Bring it on.

Victor: Son, why would you take issue with me talking to sally spectra? Isn’t that what you did earlier when you asked her to turn down the news about ashland’s death?

Nick: I didn’t use coercion. I told her that we would respect the firewall between the owners of newman media and the people making the editorial decisions.

Victor: And you honestly think it was a happy accident that she did exactly what was beneficial to our family? Think again. She knew it was the right thing to do, what would benefit us. Okay? And she bloody well should have.

Nick: She promised me that she was gonna wait until she had more information about that night, and it sounds like it’s gonna be any minute now.

Victoria: What are you saying, nick?

Nick: Just think about it, how it’s gonna look if all these other news outlets are running with the story about how ashland really died and we’ve got nothing.

Victoria: It would look like we’ve suppressed the coverage.

Nikki: Like we have something to hide. It could start a feeding frenzy.

Nick: And it could severely damage newman media’s reputation for journalistic integrity.

Victor: I don’t give a damn how that looks, okay?

Nick: Vic, you know I’m right.

Victoria: Look, I’m not up for this debate. I am so tired of thinking about that hellish night. I just — I need for this to be over.

Nikki: Darling, you need to take a break. Why don’t you go get some air?

Victoria: Fine. I’m gonna go check on the kids. They’re playing outside.

Nick: Let’s just — let’s just take a minute here — okay? — And think about this. It’s not too late to change course.

Victor: Enough! End of discussion.

[ Door opens, closes ]

Sally: When it comes to adam, we actually have a lot in common. We both thought we could reach out to him, help him change his life, and we both got burned.

Chance: What exactly did he tell you about our relationship?

Sally: Well, that you two were buddies back in his vegas card-shark days. Apparently, you were some badass undercover agent at the time.

Chance: Well, something like that.

Sally: But then when you both ended up back in genoa city, you couldn’t deal with the crap he was pulling, and the bromance ended. But you still took a bullet for him. Which is metaphorically how I felt whenever i temporarily lost my self-respect and begged him to admit that he still wanted me, only to get rejected again.

Chance: When you put it that way, I guess we do have some things in common.

Sally: Mm-hmm. I mean, it’d be one thing if we could wash our hands clean of him entirely, but it’s not that simple, is it? I mean, you washed your hands clean of him, but he’s your brother-in-law. And now, strangely enough, because of the investigation, he won’t leave me alone.

Chance: Oh, yeah? Why’s that?

Sally: Well, he’s curious about it. Borderline obsessed. He says that he heard a rumor that victor is involved somehow, and he keeps coming to me, hoping that I can validate these claims, which is just fully ridiculous.

Chance: Well, I wouldn’t say it’s fully ridiculous. You do work at newman tower. People talk.

Sally: Yeah, not the ones who like being gainfully employed. How do you think that would go over? “Hey, boss, here’s your latest sales figures. It’s pretty crazy about your ex dying in that car accident. You don’t suppose your dad had anything to do with that?”

Chance: Still.

Sally: Yeah, and unlike adam, I don’t want to believe that there’s truth to any of the gossip, because victoria has already been through so much. All the newmans have. I believe that they deserve to have their locke era come to an end. Hmm. Your silence speaks volumes. Is that your way of saying things are about to get a lot more difficult?

Chance: Actually, I was thinking it’s about time for me to get out of here. Very nice to see you, miss spectra.

Sally: You too, detective.

Adam: Well, that was interesting.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] How long have you been lurking there?

Adam: Long enough to see you trying to wheedle information out of chance.

Sally: You got me the job, broke up with me so I could keep the job, and now you’re complaining that I’m doing the job?

Adam: Sally, you are the ceo of newman media. You’re not a cub reporter. It’s a good thing, too, since you had no success getting chance to open his mouth.

Sally: Is this fun for you? Giving me a hard time?

Adam: No, that’s not my intention. I’d actually decided the next time I saw you, I was going to agree to your proposition, that I would share my true feelings about our breakup in exchange for what you know about ashland’s death. But after seeing you with chance, I’ve realized that you were bluffing. You have no idea what happened the night locke died.

Sally: You’re wrong. I’m not about to share what nick told me with the detective who’s investigating him.

Adam: [ Breathes deeply ] Look, if we’re still gonna trade secrets, you’re gonna need to be the one who goes first.

Nick: Mom, I said I didn’t want tea.

Nikki: I know, but drink it anyway. We all need to take a moment to calm ourselves. I know I do.

Nick: You’re right. The most important thing is that you keep your stress level under control. And I know I’m just adding to it, but, mom, I’m telling you, the family hasn’t faced something this big in a long time. Dad thinks we can just tough it out and stand our ground, but the fact is —

Nikki: I know. He can go to prison. I’ve thought of nothing else since I learned how involved he is in this.

Nick: Mom, dad will listen to you. Please have a meet with michael and just go over his legal options. Dad says he doesn’t care what people think about him, but he has to think about the company right now. Public perception matters. If we prevent our own media outlets from running this story —

Nikki: Look, nobody is talking about an all-out ban, just some editorial discretion.

Nick: If we’re too heavy-handed about it, it’s gonna look like a blatant cover-up.

Nikki: You seem to think that we should publish people’s worst suspicions before anything chance can find even comes to light. I don’t see how that can be helpful.

Nick: So you’re siding with dad on this?

Victor: Thank you. Ah, my boy.

Noah: Hey, grandpa.

Victor: Join me. So, when is the last time your grandfather bought you drink?

Noah: I am gonna say… it’s been too long. Let’s do it.

Victor: [ Laughs ] Barkeep, a tequila for my grandson. So, have you found an alternate location for your nightclub?

Noah: I think so.

Victor: Glad to hear that. Sorry I couldn’t accommodate you at top of the tower.

Noah: Eh, it’s all good. Uh, there is something I’d like to discuss, though, if you have time.

Victor: Sure.

Noah: The other day, when we were here talking about the club, that was right after ashland died. It wasn’t until afterwards I realized you must have known about it, but… but you didn’t say anything. It’s just been on my mind ever since. What was that about?

Victoria: Nate, hi.

Nate: Hey, it’s been a while.

Victoria: Do you mind if i sit?

Nate: Please.

Victoria: Thank you so much for the voicemail that you left me after the news broke about ashland. That was really kind of you. I’m sorry if I didn’t respond. It’s just difficult to know what to say.

Nate: No, no, I understand. I was just concerned. I know you’ve been through a lot, and I wanted you to know you have friends that are here for you.

Victoria: I’m okay. Mostly.

Nate: But if you need someone to listen while you vent about what a bastard ashland was, I’m your guy.

Victoria: Nate…

Nate: I’m sorry. Was that too harsh?

Victoria: No, don’t be sorry. I actually appreciate your candor. Ashland was a bastard, but i won’t be doing any venting. I’ve decided that I want to move on from that chapter of my life.

Nate: Sometimes that’s easier said than done.

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“The young and the restless”

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Victoria: Honestly, I am all talked out about ashland. So in the spirit of moving on, how are things going at chancellor-winters?

Nate: They’re good. Real good.

Victoria: Yeah? You’re not regretting the pivot to corporate life?

Nate: It’s not without its challenges, but you can say the same about anything worth doing.

Victoria: Mm. Well… I know that he who shall not be named had his own selfish reasons for wanting to recruit you to newman, but I will always think of you as the one who got away.

Nate: That is the nicest thing I’ve heard all day.

[ Both laugh ]

Victoria: I’m sure you’re very happy where you’re at, working with your cousins.

Nate: You know that thing i said earlier about challenges? It applies to working with family.

Victoria: Oh, yes, well… tell me about it.

Nate: Adam?

Victoria: Yes, I am very glad that’s over. Although working with family members that I love and respect can also be very complicated. My mother. As co-ceo, constantly nagging me for not getting enough rest.

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: That is exactly the issue. They treat you differently than they would any other colleague.

Victoria: Yes. But with every new situation, there are growing pains. We’ll adapt.

Nate: Well, I hope you’re right.

Victoria: Oh, I know I’m right. You have a very bright mind, and you have so much to offer. I’m sure devon and lily realize how lucky they are to have you on board.

Nate: That is very kind of you to say. I certainly hope they feel that way.

Victor: Why would you be upset that we didn’t talk about ashland that day?

Noah: It just seems like the sort of thing that would’ve come up, unless there’s a reason for it not to.

Victor: You’re very intuitive. And your instincts are right.

Noah: Well, I take that to mean something’s coming and something not so good. I’ve had this feeling, and the word “dread” comes to mind.

Victor: Everything will be all right, okay? I know that a lot of my family gets upset about… how I do things, but I want you to know that i only do them to protect my family. Okay?

Noah: I know.

Victor: Now, if you have any problems in the future, you come to me any time.

Noah: Well, what if my problem is I’m worried about you?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] You trust me, right?

Noah: With my life.

Victor: Good man. Cheers.

[ Glasses clink ]

Nikki: I understand your point about newman media maintaining their integrity, but we don’t have to be the ones to break the story.

Nick: So you want to just wait and see, like dad does.

Nikki: Well, it just makes sense. A-and that way, newman media could be truthful in reporting but not crossing the line into self-incrimination.

Nick: So what you’re saying is, the family intends to exert influence over the nature of the coverage, put pressure on?

Nikki: Well, yes, of course. I don’t think anybody would be surprised or offended that newman media’s coverage of the newman family would be respectful.

Nick: [ Sighs ] I guess I’m the only one who wants to get out in front of this, so we don’t need to discuss it any further. I will go talk to sally, since I’m the one who told her she could do her job as she sees fit. I will now tell her she needs to curtail her coverage of ashland’s death.

Sally: Thank you, adam, for reminding me why it’s best that we are apart.

Adam: Wait. Will you hold on a second?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: What did I do?

Sally: You’re treating this like it’s a game. Talking about our breakup and the way that you made me feel, I mean, it’s funny to you, apparently. You’re that cruel.

Adam: Sally, you were the one who set the terms of this deal.

Sally: Yes, I did, because i was looking for some scrap of validation from you, and I was willing to use whatever leverage necessary to get it. But I shouldn’t have to beg and barter for you to treat me with basic human decency. So you know what? You’re right. Nick never told me anything about the night that ashland died. I have no insider information whatsoever, which I’m sure is a huge relief to you. Now you don’t have to muster whatever effort it would have taken for you to eke out a few kind words for me. And I’m starting not to give a damn anyway.

Ever notice how stiff clothes can feel rough on your skin?

[ Knock on door ]

Devon: Welcome home.

Lily: Hi.

Devon: Hey, hey.

Lily: Did you miss me?

Devon: Uh, I did, yeah. It’s — it’s too quiet around here without you.

Lily: Aww. So, give me the update. How’s amanda?

Devon: Amanda is all right. She’s in virginia with her mom. She’s right where she needs to be.

Lily: Oh, wow. So you have been alone.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: Have you seen dom?

Devon: Yeah, he spent the night last night.

Lily: Aww. So you have lots of photos and videos to show his favorite aunt.

Devon: I do. I’ll send them to you.

Lily: Okay, great. Well, now that we covered family, let’s talk about work.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: Jeff from P.R. Said that one of our acts have been double booked.

Devon: Yes, that was a, uh — just a misunderstanding between me and nate. But it’s been resolved. It’s fine.

Lily: Is it?

Devon: Yeah, it wasn’t at first, but it is now.

Lily: Okay. What happened?

Devon: Uh, nate just went ahead and made a decision without getting approval from me first, and then he got a little sensitive when I called him out about it. I think he’s just struggling with not being the head guy in charge like he was at memorial and having people report to him.

Lily: Well, yeah, I mean, i could see that being an adjustment.

Devon: Yeah, me too. And I even suggested that he needs a mentor, whether he wants to admit it or not.

Lily: So what I’m hearing is that you feel like he’s resistant to your feedback?

Devon: Oh, no, it’s much worse than that. He got completely angry and offended and said that I was micromanaging and had the nerve to accuse me of being threatened by him.

Adam: Hey, chance.

Chance: Hey.

Adam: Guess you’re going back to the kitchen to see abby? So, uh, I won’t keep you long.

Chance: Oh, no, she’s not here. I’m actually just picking up some takeout. I don’t have a lot of time, man, so if you’re still trying to join forces to investigate your father, the answer’s still no.

Adam: Oh, that’s too bad. But then again, you, uh, can’t stop me from going solo.

Chance: Take my advice. Let it go. I’ve heard you’ve been badgering people, trying to implicate your dad. Stop.

Adam: You mean sally? You know, I saw the two of you talking earlier. And that’s another instance where you might have better luck if we were working together, chance. Okay? She doesn’t want to talk to me anymore, but I know what makes her tick. And I can help you win her trust. And I can find out what, if anything, she knows. What do you say?

[ Keys clacking ]

Victor: Whoa! That’s what I like to see. My daughter hard at work for the company.

Victoria: You will be pleased to know that we’ve beat revenue predictions for this quarter.

Victor: I’m not here to talk about business, you know. I’m here because, last time we spoke, you were upset.

Victoria: I appreciate that. And I tell you, I feel much calmer after seeing the kids. We can get through this. We survived ashland. I think we can get through anything.

Victor: I am very glad to hear you say that. All right? Hope your brother feels the same.

Victoria: Dad, I’m worried about nicholas. He has been busy dealing with everything that’s happened since that night. He has not had time to process what he — what he’s done for me. He’s so worried about me, and now he’s terrified about what will happen to you and mom if you’re arrested.

Victor: It’s not gonna happen.

Victoria: Well, you didn’t think that chance would find evidence to contradict your story, but he did.

Victor: Wait a minute. Have you seen me dragged downtown to be interrogated?

Victoria: No, daddy, my point is, is that nicholas has a lot on his shoulders. I mean, he’s inherited your protective nature. He wants to fix things, but i don’t think there’s much that he can do in this situation.

Victor: Your brother needs to learn is just to relax. You know, sometimes it’s best to do nothing. Just be patient, that’s all.

Victoria: Yes. Well, that’s never been his strength, has it?

Sally: Did we have a meeting scheduled?

Nick: No, but we need to talk about how newman media is going to handle ashland’s death. It is possible… actually quite probable that more information will be coming out very soon.

Sally: This is making you sick, isn’t it?

Nick: I don’t want to get into details, but suffice it to say, it is not gonna be pretty. My entire family could be dragged through the mud. Now I know I told you it was completely up to you how much attention you gave to this story.

Sally: Let me ease your mind. Newman media is not touching this story. (Vo) red lobster’s seafood summerfest is fire!

Lily: Look, we really have to resolve this tension because we’re family.

Devon: Believe me, I know that. But I kind of feel like that’s half the problem, because i don’t think nate would be reacting the way he’s been if his boss wasn’t his cousin.

Lily: I mean, are you not overstating things? A double booking could be a very simple mistake.

Devon: This is the second time that nate has just taken the initiative on his own, which is a nice way of saying that he’s making moves, and he’s — he’s pulling triggers without getting my approval first.

Lily: So you feel like he’s not showing you enough respect?

Devon: It’s me, the company, our artists. It’S…

Lily: I mean, I think this is mainly about you.

Devon: And why would you say that? Do you think that I’m threatened by him?

Lily: No, it hadn’t even crossed my mind.

Devon: ‘Cause this isn’t about me, and I’m not trying to make it personal or anything like that. I actually think that nate has great ideas half the time. He just has very little business experience, and I wish I would have taken that into more consideration before I went along with your idea to hire him and hand him all this responsibility.

Lily: Okay. Well, we will figure this out. Don’t worry.

Devon: We have to figure this out because things can’t keep going on like this.

Nick: I assume you’re backing away from this story because of my father’s visit? Heard he came to see you, or, more accurately, to pressure you.

Sally: Mm. What he lacks in subtlety, he… really, really lacks. But that is not the reason I’m backing away from this story.

Nick: Sally, you just don’t strike me as the kind of person who intimidates easily.

Sally: I am not doing it because I am fed up with people who pry into everyone’s personal lives, who mine them for every bit of gossip and innuendo so they can exploit them for their own personal gain. It’s disgusting and sensationalist, and I don’t want any part of it.

Nick: While I appreciate that attitude — greatly — this is a media company. There are times you’re going to have to publish stories that some people may view as an invasion of privacy.

Sally: Yes, obviously, if this breaking news is as monumental as you claim that it is, we will absolutely cover it. But I can assure you that it’s not going to be in the headlines day after day. We’re going to publish the facts and move on.

Nick: Are you prepared for some harsh criticism for that approach?

Sally: Oh, god. Criticism? I — I don’t know. It’s gonna be a totally new experience for me.

Nick: This is not how i expected this conversation to go.

Sally: What were you expecting?

Nick: I was expecting some pushback. But you seem to be on the same page as the family, which is very cool.

Sally: Well, it shouldn’t be a surprise. We’re all on the same team. And yes, obviously, I want to do a good job and make a name for myself, but not at your family’s expense. Ashland has already taken so much from you. Enough is enough.

Chance: You’re a real piece of work. You know that?

Adam: I’ve been called worse.

Chance: You know what, adam? We will not be collaborating on this or any investigation. Is that clear? And you know what else? I think it’s pretty damn lousy of you to break up with sally and then turn around and try to manipulate her for information.

Adam: I didn’t realize the two of you knew each other, chance.

Chance: I don’T. But she was pretty forthcoming when we spoke earlier.

Adam: Well, she must have made quite the impression if you are sitting here, outraged on her behalf.

Chance: I’m not naive. I know she was working me for information. But you know what? Everything she said about you was obviously sincere. Now, I don’t know why the hell she did, but that woman cared about you.

Adam: She is recovering quite well.

Chance: That is not an excuse for the way you treated her, adam.

Adam: Look, relationships end, okay? We can’t all have what you and abby have. Quite frankly, I’m probably not cut out for a lifetime commitment.

Chance: Man, look at you. Just wallowing in your character flaws. Adam the heartbreaker. Adam the black sheep.

Adam: No, no, I think I’m being realistic about who I am.

Chance: I know you’re not gonna listen to me, but I’m gonna say it anyways. Get a life. Find a new path, a better direction. Because all I see when I see you is you just falling into old habits.

Adam: Yeah, well, I’m sorry to hear —

Chance: And it pisses me off, man. Because you had it in you to be so much better than this. I thought if you wouldn’t do it for yourself, you’d at least do it for your son.

Adam: Well, you are mistaken, chance. This is as good as I get.

Chance: Have it your way.

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Nick: I mean, it’s like chance and I are playing this dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Nikki: Well, his real prey is your father.

Nick: Well, vick and I are stonewalling him. That doesn’t feel great, either. Chance is family. He’s a good guy. He’s got a lot of integrity. And we’re looking him in the eye and lying to his face about what we know.

Nikki: Alright, look, what victor did does not change the truth of what happened that night. Ashland was out of control. You were just trying to protect your sister. You didn’t do anything wrong.

Nick: I had nothing to hide until dad took matters into his own hands. I mean, he won’t even talk about my concerns about where this is possibly heading.

Nikki: Well, he is confident that the police will not be able to find anything that proves that the accident was staged.

Nick: It’s not that simple, mom. Now we’re all complicit. And the longer this drags out, I’m telling you, it could potentially harm the two things that dad cares most about — this family and the company. I can understand why dad did what he did, but he wasn’t there. He has no idea what went down with me and vick and ashland.

Nikki: Well, that’s true. He wasn’T.

Nick: He sees this dead body, he can only guess how he dies. For him to jump to this elaborate hoax, this cover-up, without talking to us first, is a huge mistake. And I’m telling you, dad is gonna get hurt by this.

Victor: I will not have that discussion with you again.

Kevin: Thanks for meeting up.

Chance: What’s up?

Kevin: It’s about ashland’s car wreck. I’m trying to prove your theory it was staged by victor’s security team with the man’s corpse inside.

Chance: Well, the evidence we have is circumstantial.

Kevin: I’ve got something new to show you. It’s a game changer.

Mariah: Hey! [ Laughs ]

Sharon: Hey. Oh, my god. Did you guys buy out every store in genoa city?

Faith: Yeah, and the outlet mall and lake geneva.

[ Both laugh ] All essentials, though.

Sharon: But your dorm room is so small.

Mariah: Oh, never fear. We will make it work. Although we might need the help of an engineering major.

[ Laughs ] Okay, okay.

Tessa: Just kidding. I can talk…just a little.

Mariah: Babe, you got the all-clear from your doctor? That’s amazing.

Phyllis: Ah, that was incredible. I love everything I ate.

Summer: Me too. That key lime tart was killer.

Phyllis: Mmm!

Summer: Plus, we got a ton accomplished.

Phyllis: Yes. Oh, my gosh. Thank you for that, boss.

Summer: Oh, my god. Do not call me that.

Phyllis: Oh, sorry, boss. Oh, my gosh. That’s gonna take some work.

Summer: No. Stop.

[ Chuckles ] Wait, what are you — what do you think you’re doing?

Phyllis: Paying the check.

Summer: Hand it over. This one’s going on my expense account.

Phyllis: Are you sure?

Summer: It’s my new head of marchetti home’s first official day. I think the company can spring for lunch.

Phyllis: Okay. Thank you. That’s very sweet.

Summer: So, on the agenda for today, we’re going to go over to H.R., Get your contract signed. Then I’ll show you your new office, let you get settled in and acclimated to the routine.

Phyllis: Great. I’m so glad this day is finally here.

Summer: Me, too.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. Thanks for bringing me up to speed on everything. I intend to make an impact right out of the gate.

Summer: Well, knowledge is power, and I want you to flourish in this job.

Phyllis: I want to, as well, sweetie. I can call you sweetie, right?

Summer: Mm…only at lunch.

Phyllis: Okay, good. Duly noted.

Summer: As I was saying, mom, I want you to succeed, which is why I’m going to remind you of the single most important policy on which your future at marchetti depends. Stay away from diane.

Diane: Wow, harrison, that’s beautiful!

Jack: Great skyscraper!

Diane: No, no, it’s a — it’s a castle. Can’t you tell?

Jack: Castle. It’s a beautiful castle! I stand corrected.

Diane: You brought enough toys for our grandson to build an entire kingdom.

Jack: That’s so he can do whatever he wants to do here.

Diane: Yeah, I think at this age, it’s important to encourage creative play. Notice how he’s having so much fun with the sand and the sticks and the leaves. But you can get a good workout in getting all those toys back to your car.

Jack: Yeah, I guess I can. What’s — what’s he got now? I’m gonna go check this out.

Diane: Yeah, I’ll just — I’ll just wait here.

Kyle: What’s that look on your face about?

Diane: [ Sighs ] For people who are a little intense about hydration.

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[ Knock on door ]

Abby: Hi. Is this a bad time?

Victoria: No, of course not. Come in.

Abby: Thank you.

Victoria: Hi.

Abby: Hi.

Victoria: Oh, I missed you.

Abby: I missed you. For you.

Victoria: What’s this?

Abby: Just a little care package from society, some of your favorite soups and salads.

Victoria: Oh, my goodness. That is so sweet of you, abby.

Abby: Well, I know you’re staying at dad’s and he has a fabulous chef, but…

Victoria: No, this will be wonderful for when I’m here, stuck behind my desk eating lunch, which happens to be almost every day lately. Thank you so much for thinking of me.

Abby: Well, you know, I do think of you all the time. I mean, I worry about my big sister.

Victoria: I’m so sorry that I’ve been so overwhelmed the times that you’ve called and that I wasn’t there when you dropped by the ranch.

Abby: Stop. There’s no need to apologize. I just — I wanted to see you in person and make sure that you’re really okay.

Victoria: I’m — I’m hanging in. Well, now that the kids are home for what’s left of summer, I’ve just been focused on them. And school is gonna be starting soon, so…

Abby: Victoria, stop. Look, I know that you’re putting your kids’ well-being and needs first and you have all of that handled. I want to know how — how you’re doing.

Victoria: With ashland gone, I feel like I can — I can breathe again and that I’m not waiting to see what new lie will surface and what he’ll contrive to cover that lie and how he’ll retaliate against me or my loved ones. And I’ve had that hanging over my head for a long time. If there were any decency in that man, I might have mourned the fact that he did not have a shot at redemption, but there wasn’t any, so I am not gonna shed any more tears over him. Most of all, I am just really happy to feel safe again.

Abby: I’m so sorry. After everything that he put you through…

Victoria: You know, don’t you, what else happened that night?

Kevin: I was able to recover and rebuild the missing security footage from the gas station near victoria’s property.

Chance: And that’s ashland’s rental car.

Kevin: Yeah, no question. The plates match. And…wait for it. There.

Chance: Someone’s getting behind the wheel. Ohh, it’s too dark. I can’t make out his face. Can you enhance this at all?

Kevin: That’s as good as i can get it, as good as anyone can get it. But even at this resolution, one thing is clear since the guy in the video is smoking a cigarette.

Chance: That’s not ashland.

Victor: Son, why are you burdening your mother with this? She has been under a lot of stress. I’ve told you and victoria i have everything under control, alright? Time to let it go.

Nick: Dad, what you fail to realize, or will at least acknowledge —

[ Cellphone chimes ] Excuse me. Another issue with the reilly deal. It’s all part of the ashland fallout. I got to deal with this right now. Sorry. This is nick newman. Yeah. No. No, marc, you’re not changing the terms of the deal this late in the game. That’s not happening. If there are any further delays while newman legal is preparing for action for breach of contract and commensurate losses, I’ll have the P.R. People document in great detail the bad-faith negotiation and put it out there for public consumption. Oh, you’re damn right I will. Good. I’m glad we finally understand one another. Bye.

Victor: Well, son, I’m impressed. You’re focusing on business while dealing with a family crisis. That’s what the newmans do, you know.

Nick: Thanks.

Victor: I think this was a good time for you to come back to the family business. You’ve grown a lot, and I hope that you will not allow your usual self-righteous indignation to interfere with anything in the future.

Nick: [ Scoffs ] Ughh!

Chance: Okay, now we have confirmation that ashland’s car was definitely at that gas station, as well as someone who tosses a cigarette, covers his tracks, gets in the car, someone that’s definitely not locke.

Kevin: And we know that one of victor’s bodyguards is a smoker. Told you it was a game changer.

Chance: Well, let’s see if it’s enough.

Kevin: Yeah.

Mariah: This is the best news. I mean, your recovery is right on track. I’m so thrilled for you, honey.

Tessa: You and me both.

Faith: Did you cry when the doctor told you how well you were doing? I totally would have.

Sharon: I imagine you were probably feeling a lot of different things at once.

Tessa: Bingo.

Mariah: Well, your timing is impeccable because I not only get to hear your voice, but i get to say goodbye before I go to jabot.

Faith: You’re going back to the office now?

Mariah: Yeah. Uh, don’t look so sad because all those stores that we cleared out — they’re gonna restock. And then you and I will face a new challenge.

Faith: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Meanwhile, I am going to ask you two to look after my lovely wife. I will be texting relentlessly for updates until I get home tonight.

Sharon: We will take excellent care of her. I promise.

Faith: Plus, I get to show her all the cool things I found to decorate my dorm room.

Tessa: Ooh, I can’t wait.

Sharon: You know, I think it’s a wise decision to stop working remotely right now and just go back to being the marketing maven you are.

Mariah: Yeah, it’s about to get crazy. I don’t know if I told you guys, but I just recently became the head of P.R., As well. So now I’m running marketing and publicity, too.

Sharon: Wow! That is amazing, sweetheart. Congratulations.

Mariah: Thank you.

Faith: More work? Yay.

Mariah: Yeah, yeah, a lot more. I mean, ever since jabot decided to take on marchetti, the in-house team is gonna be doing P.R. For them, as well — so, along with the new hires, including diane jenkins.

Sharon: Really? I thought she was an architect.

Mariah: In a former life. No pun intended. Yeah, it’s strange to be getting e-mails on public perception and social engagement from kyle’s mom.

Faith: That’s got to be so weird. I always heard his mom was dead — and all of these rumors about diane and grandma that no one seems to want to talk about. And now she’s working for you?

Mariah: I mean, she’s doing a good job so far. She’s a hard worker and a quick study, and she’s on her best behavior. But, yeah, it’s weird. There’s no argument there.

Diane: To answer your question, I’m just happy. And it’s thanks to you for letting me back in and giving me a chance to have a relationship with harrison.

Kyle: I see.

Jack: Construction emergency averted.

Diane: Oh, good.

Jack: Hey, kyle.

Kyle: Hello, dad.

Jack: So, what did I miss?

Diane: Oh, not a thing. Kyle just got here.

Kyle: I know this should be a normal thing, seeing harrison’s grandparents watch him together, but it still takes some getting used to.

Jack: Yeah, you’re not wrong.

Kyle: Hey, it looks like linda just got here.

Diane: Oh, good. She can help harrison finish building his castle.

Jack: Uh, skyscraper. It’s kind of morphed a little bit.

Diane: Oh. So it has.

Kyle: Well, uh, we should head back to the office. You ready?

Diane: Oh, yeah, of course.

Jack: You know what? I’m gonna say goodbye to harrison and then of course get my exercise hauling all of his toys back to my car. Um, I have one other thing to do before I get to work. So, uh, you two have a nice rest of your day.

Diane: You too, jack.

Phyllis: Okay, look. Summer, I’ll tell you for the 10th time, hopefully the last time. I intend to give diane a wide berth, okay? Unless I have to work with her, and in that case, I’ll be highly professional. This is a huge opportunity for me. I know that. And I plan to make this a very, very successful, long-lasting endeavor.

Summer: Good.

Phyllis: Thank you. Good, too. It’s mother and daughter working together. We’re gonna bring marchetti to new heights in fashion and sophisticated home decor, and I’m not gonna let any back-from-the-dead zombie trash ruin that for me.

Summer: I’m glad to hear that.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. And it’s not lip service. Okay? You and kyle have nothing to worry about.

Nothing to worry about. I’m gonna act like diane isn’t even there. Hey, it’s me…your skin.

Tessa: You sure you can’t go early tomorrow?

Mariah: Earlier today, you were begging me to go to work.

Tessa: Well, that was before I got permission to speak. Now I’M…

Mariah: No more robot voice app. You’re excited. You want to celebrate. And if I wasn’t so swamped…

Tessa: [ Sighs ] I get it.

Mariah: It’s just, I have so much on my plate right now. It’s insane.

Tessa: That’s what you get for being so good at what you do.

Mariah: Right. I am just a victim of my own talent.

[ Both chuckle ] But seriously, you should take this time to think about summer and kyle’s offer, which is a great opportunity, even if i helped it along just a little bit. Okay. A lot. But do you know why? It’s because I love you a lot and I believe in you, tessa, and I know how hard everything has been with the surgery and the recovery, but you’re already in the next phase. And we’re gonna handle this like we handle everything — together. Including that ice cream my mom stocked in the freezer. So, if you wouldn’t mind leaving me just, like, a bite or two.

Tessa: No promises.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Mm.

[ Chuckles ] Okay, goodbye, you guys.

Faith: Bye.

Sharon: Bye. So, what else did you get besides a comforter set and a wedge pillow?

Faith: A gooseneck study lamp, a jewelry organizer, bathroom organizer, tech organizer.

Sharon: Hmm. That sounds like mariah’s influence. Neatness and organization are not exactly your strong suit.

Faith: Guilty as charged. I realized that I’m not gonna have you around to get on my case and clean up after me, so it’s time.

Tessa: Ah! Our little girl’s growing up.

Sharon: I know. It’s so beautiful. Have I told you lately —

Faith: You’re proud of me.

Sharon: Yes — like you wouldn’t believe.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Faith: Oh. It’s moses. I’m gonna go meet him, if that’s okay.

Sharon: Okay. Absolutely. Hey, why don’t I lock up all your loot in the back and you can go and enjoy the rest of your summer?

Faith: Thank you. Bye, tessa.

Tessa: Bye. Have fun.

Faith: Thanks.

Tessa: You okay?

Sharon: Yeah. I’m really excited for faith. You know, it’s a little sad to have her leaving the nest. It’s gonna be pretty quiet around the house. It’ll take some getting used to. How about you? How are you doing?

Tessa: I’m scared. What if I don’t recover? What if I’m never gonna sing again?

Abby: Don’t mean to pry. We don’t have to talk about this.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] You know, actually, you’re the one who’s in the awkward position, married to the cop that is investigating ashland’s death.

[ Breathes deeply ] But I am really grateful that i can speak openly with you.

Abby: You know that you can tell me anything, right?

Victoria: Ashland came by the house that night wanting to talk. I was alone, and he caught me off guard. But I thought that I could have a rational conversation with him and let him know that there was absolutely no future for us. But ashland was not being rational at all. In fact, he — [Sighs] He got more and more furious, and he said some really awful things. And he let me know that there was only one way that I could be done with him.

Abby: Oh, my god.

Victoria: If nicholas hadn’t shown up when he did, I… you know, I really believe that nicholas saved my life.

Abby: [ Sighs ] What happened after he arrived?

Victoria: Nicholas tried to defuse the situation, but ashland just got more and more aggressive and he came after me. He tried to corner me. And nicholas intervened. They got into it, and nicholas punched ashland. And he fell. He hit his head. And then he wasn’t moving. And there was no pulse. Oh, god, there was so much blood. It was just terrible. It was just — it was a nightmare.

[ Breathes deeply ] So I called chance, and nicholas went outside. I went with him. I think that, honestly, we were both in shock. But then when we came back inside, ashland was gone. I don’t know, abby. Somehow he just managed to get up and leave. Then the police — they did a search for ashland, and they found him. They found him, and they discovered that he had lost control of his car and he died. As relieved as I am that ashland is no longer a threat, this still isn’t over. Can you please, please help me understand why chance cannot just put a stop to this investigation? What does he hope to get out of it?

Chance: Victor.

Victor: Chance. You’re becoming a regular around here. What can I do for you?

Chance: There’s something I’d like you to take a look at.

Victor: Alright.

Chance: Now, the security surveillance at the gas station was blank at key points the night ashland died. Our tech team was able to recover and reconstruct some of that missing footage.

Victor: So, what am i supposed to see?

Chance: That is ashland’s rental vehicle. The plates are visible. And the man getting into the car…

Victor: You mean the one whose face isn’t visible, right?

Chance: Anything look familiar about him?

Victor: Mnh-mnh.

Chance: No?

Victor: Mnh-mnh.

Chance: Well, it’s not ashland. Watch. As you can see, he crushes a cigarette butt, and then he literally covers his tracks before he hops in that car.

Victor: Yeah, well…

Chance: Now, I have that cigarette butt, as you know. We’re getting it checked for dna. Same brand your security guard smokes.

Victor: Hmm. Well, now, you know that I’ve had my security team watching victoria’s house for weeks now, okay? And I’m sure they’ve frequented that gas station. I’m sure one of them probably smoked a damn cigarette and put it out, you know, on his heel, right?

Chance: Well, it hadn’t been there for long.

Victor: So, chance, what do you want me to say? What is it you want to hear? Today, my friend, you did it…you did it…

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Victor: Now, listen. I appreciate that you take your job seriously. You’re a good cop. But what is this all about? You’re wasting your time.

Chance: Uncovering the truth is never a waste of time, victor.

Victor: Mm-hmm. So, let’s assume your cockamamie hypothesis is correct, okay? Let’s assume that I sent my security team into that house to pick up ashland locke’s body, put it into his car, and have them stage an accident in the ravine, giving the impression that ashland locke died by himself. And let’s assume that I did that to protect my son and my daughter from the impression that they weren’t innocent in this. Am I about right?

Chance: You are.

Victor: Now, your wife, abby, faced a similar situation before dominic was born, you know, when you were off overseas doing your duty instead of being with your family.

Chance: That’s completely irrelevant, and I had no choice, victor. You know that.

Victor: No, it isn’T. It isn’T. What if your wife would have killed stitch to protect her own life and protect your unborn child? What if I had stepped in and seen to it that the whole thing was covered up in order to protect your wife? Would you have done then?

Abby: I want you to know that chance hates having to keep looking into this accident, hates that it’s keeping you from getting the closure that you need, that we all want you to have. I just — I really hope that this is all over very soon.

Victoria: I appreciate that. And I know that you came by here to find out how I’m dealing with all of this, and now I guess you can see how things really are. Even with ashland gone, it feels like he’s trapped us and that he’s somehow still controlling us.

[ Sighs ]

Abby: I am so sorry.

Victoria: Look, I understand that chance has to be thorough, but nicholas and I told him everything that happened that night. We were honest with him. We’re not trying to hide anything. We just all want this horrific experience to be behind us… something that maybe you can help your husband understand.

Sharon: It’s totally normal that you’d be scared of losing your voice. You’ve worked this hard. You’ve come this far in your career. You’ve recently released a beautiful album. Of course you’re gonna wonder what this surgery is gonna mean for your future. But maybe you could invite in some other ideas, allow yourself to explore some other things?

Tessa: Well, mariah approached kyle about me doing some modeling without asking me first.

Sharon: And?

Tessa: Summer and kyle want me to be the new face of marchetti.

Sharon: A spokesmodel? Well, the official term for that now is brand ambassador. I used to do that for jabot back in the day.

Tessa: No kidding?

Sharon: Yeah. It was the most fun and exciting and rewarding part of my career. Gosh, I’m really happy for you, that you could be taking on this new role.

Tessa: It sounds like a dream job…for someone.

Sharon: But not you? Why is that? Why do you seem so ambivalent?

Tessa: I’m worried it’s a sympathy job…for if I never sing again.

Sharon: Okay. Listen to me. Mariah may have been motivated by a desire to give you something else to focus on while you’re recovering. But kyle and summer — there’s no way that they would have offered you this important, high-level job because they feel sorry for you. Trust me. This is big business. These are high stakes. If they didn’t think that you had the right look, they would have never approached you.

Tessa: I see your point.

Sharon: And I imagine your fans bring a very desirable demographic to marchetti. Trust me — kyle and summer were not just acting strictly out of the goodness of their hearts.

Tessa: Yeah, I-I guess it’s not the mailroom.

Sharon: No, it’s definitely not. And since you brought it up, let’s talk about the flip side, all of the benefits that this could bring to your already existing music career. Suddenly, you will be the face of a well-known, high-end designer with a lot of cachet.

Tessa: Mm.

Sharon: That’s gonna bring a lot more people to your concerts, a lot more downloads, more album sales. This is actually kind of brilliant.

Tessa: There’s a reason they gave mariah that promotion.

Sharon: And think about who you’ll be working for.

Tessa: The person who officiated our wedding, a friend and supporter.

Sharon: And mariah and summer. Can’t think of a more appealing set of teammates, can you?

Tessa: I mean, when you put it like that, I would be an idiot to turn this down.

Kyle: What?

Diane: Harrison scored three goals in his first match. Pee wee soccer may never be the same.

Kyle: Wha– hi. Uh, how’s it going?

Summer: Good. We’re just in the middle of my mom’s orientation.

Kyle: That’s right. Today is your first official day.

Phyllis: Yes.

Kyle: Welcome aboard.

Phyllis: Thank you. I’m very excited.

Kyle: Can’t wait to hear what you have in mind for marchetti home.

Phyllis: Oh, I’m gonna dazzle you with my ideas. And I look forward to working with you, diane, when the — when the time arises, right?

Diane: Likewise. Otherwise, as agreed, I promise to steer clear of phyllis.

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Hey! What’s going on?

Summer: Hey. Um, it’s just my mom’s first day at marchetti. Who says you have to spend more on skincare to get results?

Phyllis: Well, I’ll be heading up marchetti’s home division.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, I know. Uh, kyle told me. I just didn’t know you’d be starting, like, now.

[ Chuckles ] Or that you’d be working with all of us so closely.

Phyllis: Well, I wanted a new challenge. I mean, the hotel — that — that was done. And I’m really excited to be working so closely with my brilliant, brilliant daughter.

Mariah: Well, congratulations on the gig.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Kyle: We’re expecting phyllis to do great things here.

Summer: Well, she better, for what we’re paying her.

[ Laughter ]

Diane: Well, I’m with you, mariah, in wishing my colleague phyllis all the best. I hope this position is everything you’re hoping for.

Phyllis: Oh, I have every intention of making it that way.

Mariah: Wow, it’s — it’s gonna be like one big, happy family.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: Uh, diane, uh, did you want to meet with me, like, now?

Diane: Yes. Now is perfect.

Mariah: Great. Awesome. Let’s — let’s do that.

[ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: Well, wow. Look at this. Everything’s falling into place. It’s gonna be great.

Tessa: It really helped talking things through. You’re the best mother-in-law ever.

Sharon: Anytime.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Tessa: Uh… it’s mariah making sure I’m not talking too much.

Sharon: Oh, okay. Well, why don’t you go upstairs and rest for a little while? Have some more of that pomegranate ice cream.

Tessa: I think I can do that.

[ Chuckles ]

Sharon: I’ll see you in a bit.

Tessa: Okay. Bye.

Nikki: Hey.

Sharon: Oh. Hey. How are you two doing?

Nikki: Uh, I’ll be better once I get one of your wonderful lattes.

Nick: Yeah. Make it two.

Sharon: Okay. I’m gonna go get those.

Nikki: How much does she know?

Nick: All of it.

Nikki: Nicholas, why are you talking about family business with outsiders?

Nick: Look, I trust her. And I needed somebody on the outside to talk about this. We’re all so focused on dad’s actions that something’s gotten lost. I was responsible for a man’s death. It’s a lot to carry around, mom.

Chance: I come here with facts and a body of growing evidence, and you want to throw a hypothetical at me? Really?

Victor: You didn’t answer my question. What would you have done?

Chance: I’m not gonna answer it because it is irrelevant. You’re talking about something that didn’t happen. I’m talking about something that did.

[ Scoffs ] I mean, you know what? You keep asking me why I am pursuing this so hard. You know why? Because this is a job that i took an oath to do. That’s not something I can just switch off because it’s inconvenient or it raises difficult questions. No. You know what? You need to have more trust in the legal system and in me.

Victor: And you need to develop a greater sense for family and be there when they need you, not when it’s convenient for you. Now, next time, chance old boy, don’t point your finger at your father-in-law. You have a good day now. And give my love to my daughter.

Chance: Goodbye, victor.

Victor: [ Breathing deeply ]

Nikki: Darling, you did nothing wrong. You acted in self-defense.

Nick: Which I freely admitted to chance when he showed up that night. I can’t completely process everything that’s happened, and I can’t begin to work my way to the other side of this because of what dad did. He made us all accessories to his crime. And for what?

[ Cellphones ping ]

Nikki: Your father wants to meet all of us at the ranch.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Zyrteeeec…

Phyllis: Okay. Ooh! It’s official. I am a marchetti employee. Oh, my gosh.

Summer: Congratulations.

Phyllis: Thank you. Okay, where are these new digs that you keep on telling me about, my office?

Kyle: Uh, before you two head out, I just want to thank you for the effort you’ve been making with my mom so far.

Phyllis: Aww, you’re welcome. I mean, truly, it is my pleasure.

Kyle: I know we’re right at the beginning of this and we’ll need some time to find our footing.

Phyllis: Well, that goes without saying.

Kyle: Like you said, i believe we can make this work.

Phyllis: Yeah, I do, too. I mean, it’s very clear in my mind what I plan to accomplish here.

Kyle: That’s great.

Phyllis: Mm.

Kyle: I have a meeting to get to. So, if you’ll excuse me…

Summer: Oh, kyle, wait. Um, I just remembered I need to talk to you about something budget-related. Mom, I’ll be right back.

Phyllis: Alright.

[ Door closes ]

[ Pen clatters ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone thuds ]

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: We got your message.

Nick: Dad? What’s wrong?

Victor: Not until victoria arrives, alright?

Nikki: Well, okay. Well, how long will that be?

Victoria: Here I am.

Victor: Thank you all for getting here so quickly.

Victoria: Well, what’s going on? What is this about?

Victor: Seems that chance has made a discovery… one for which my security team will pay dearly.

Nick: I don’t care about that. What has chance learned, and how close is he to proving what really happened?

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Chelsea: Billy, hey, got a second?

Billy: Yeah. What’s going on?

Chelsea: I thought we could go over some podcast ideas.

Billy: Sure. I’m actually just going over notes for the next episode.

Chelsea: Oh, I thought you were doing some corporate stuff. You look all business-y and official sitting behind the ceo desk.

Billy: It’s funny you should say that. Lily is actually still in los angeles, so I’m using her desk. But you did pick up on it because I am feeling like a little bit of a suit back here.

Chelsea: Mm. You have a different energy in this room. Different posture, even.

Billy: You know me. I have to wear a lot of hats. You know, I’ve got my corporate chapeau, I’ve got my hipster hosting beanie, and, of course, my favorite, the dunce cap.

Chelsea: Ah, right, so when i saw you at the soccer field the other day, what kind of hat were you wearing then?

Billy: That would be my number-one-dad truck hat, of course.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] Um… so when are we going to get the boys together for the playdate?

Billy: Yeah. Yeah, it’s just not a good time right now. Both of our kids just got back from camp, as well.

Chelsea: When would it be a good time?

Billy: I will talk to johnny’s his mother and check in with her and see what she thinks.

Chelsea: Okay. When can you ask her?

Billy: Well, she’s got a lot going on right now. When she has the bandwidth to have this conversation, I’ll have it with her.

Chelsea: Billy, it’s a play date. It’s going to take you two seconds to ask her.

Billy: Chelsea, it’s a little more complicated than that.

Chelsea: Why? The boys know each other.

Billy: Yeah, and they haven’t hung out together for a while.

Chelsea: So what? They get along great.

Billy: Okay, I don’t know if I’m missing something here, but it feels like you’re being a little pushy, and I’m not sure why the urgency.

Chelsea: Billy, you are never going to change your stance towards me when it comes to johnny, are you?

Elena: I just think it’s weird it’s taking so long.

Nate: To get the check?

[ Chuckles ] Just finish your quiche. Give them a minute.

Elena: I’m not talking about the check. I’m still talking about my contract at newman.

Nate: I know you’re frustrated about that, but that takes time, too. Imani’s working on it.

Elena: I’m not frustrated. I’m just saying it’s taking forever.

Nate: You know what? I bet we can take care of that right now. Sally, excuse me, do you have a minute?

Sally: Yep. Doctor. Doctor turned coo. What’s going on?

Elena: Well, I mean, there’s something we’d like to discuss with you.

Sally: Sounds serious. What’s up?

Nate: We’d like to negotiate elena’s departure from askmdnow. I’m sorry it’s taken so long to reschedule the meeting, but the heads of our legal team at chancellor-winters have been dealing with a family emergency.

Sally: Really sorry to hear that, but I’m just a little bit confused. You said reschedule, only I don’t remember a meeting being set.

Nate: The dinner imani arranged to sit down and settle this matter.

Elena: Yeah, nate was told you had to postpone.

Sally: Doesn’t ring a bell.

Nate: It was going to be you, imani, and me, but you had something come up at the last minute.

Sally: No, I don’t remember that.

Nate: Hm.

Summer: Why are you being so mysterious?

Kyle: I’m not. I’m an open book.

Summer: Mm, no. You’re hinting at something, and you’re deliberately not telling me what it is. You’re like one of those diaries I had when I was a kid with little lock on it.

Kyle: And we all know how impenetrable those locks are, so you’re never getting the info you want out of me.

Summer: Just tell me. I’m sure it has something to do with my mom and diane both working at marchetti. What happened? Did they get into a brawl before my mom’s even had her first day at the office?

Kyle: Not that I know of, but I have a great idea for marchetti.

Summer: I like the sound of that.

Kyle: Best of all, it has nothing to do with our mothers’ feud, and it can actually help people I care about.

Mariah: Alright, honey. Tea with lemon. Not too hot. You know, there’s an infinite number of things that I don’t understand about this universe, but I know how to prepare your tea. I’ve got that down cold.

[ Chuckles ] You know, it’s a beautiful day. You know, maybe we could make some sandwiches, do a picnic by the lake.

Voice app: You are being so sweet. Thanks. But I don’t want you to ignoble.

Mariah: Ignoble? I don’t know what that means.

Voice app: Ignore.

Mariah: Right, but what does ignoble mean?

Voice app: Ignore.

Mariah: I understand. What am I not supposed to ignore? “Go to work.” Well, I’ve got everything taken care of a jabot, you know, and right here is where I need to be. If I go to work, who’s going to entertain you, spend time with you, make your tea? There are times, I wonder…

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Mariah: All caps. It’s practically like you’re shouting.

[ Chuckles ] So you’re sure everything’s fine? Okay? It’s perfect? Nothing could be better? Okay, sure. I believe that. You know, canceling all those concerts wasn’t frustrating at all. You know, not being able to sing the songs to your adoring fans. And the best part is you get to listen to me all day and never be able to respond.

Voice app: This is my dream. Having you dote on me is all I ever wanted.

Mariah: A dream? That’s what this is?

[ Sighs ] Babe, the connection we have, it’s no joke. You know, it’s like a sixth sense. A seventh sense. [ Chuckles ] We can practically feel what the other is going through, right? Like, for example, when I was abducted by that maniac stitch and he locked me in that little room when I was pregnant, you could tell that I was scared and in danger, right? So it’s pretty pointless trying to keep things from me because everything that you’re going through, I feel it, you know, like it’s happening to me. And speaking from experience, keeping things in, that’s not the way to go. It just grows, and it gives it power. Don’t do that. Whatever you’re feeling, I want to help you carry it.

Kyle: So, I was talking to mariah about tessa’s predicament.

Summer: Yeah, she can’t speak or sing since the surgery.

Kyle: She’s going to need extensive voice therapy to recover, so her career is on hold for the foreseeable future.

Summer: She must be so scared.

Kyle: Well, I’m sure she is, but it’s tessa, so she’ll tough it out and never let us know how frightened she is.

Summer: That’s how I would be, too.

Kyle: [ Chuckling ] No, you wouldn’T. Like, I love you, but you’re not the tough, stoic type.

Summer: I’m going to prove you wrong about that someday. What was this great idea?

Kyle: Mariah was looking for something else for tessa to focus on. She pitched an idea that would direct tessa’s energy into something productive and give marchetti a new face for the new line.

Summer: You’re talking about hiring tessa as a model.

Kyle: For the print campaign. Her fan base is growing. It’s the exact demographic we’re looking for. Tessa has the look I think we want, and best of all, she loves our product.

Summer: Hm. I mean, I love that photo of her on her new album. I mean, it’s stunning.

Kyle: The camera loves her.

Summer: I like the idea. I’m not thrilled that mariah is the one that brought it to you. That means that she’s going to be involved, which always turns into a whole thing.

Kyle: She will be on her best behavior.

Summer: That’s what we’ve been saying about our mothers, and they’re going to require a lot of managing. I don’t want me and mariah to be another source of potential conflict.

Kyle: Hey, mariah is genuinely happy for us and you’re happy for her and tessa.

Summer: We’ve reached sort of a peaceful coexistence, but that’s only because of your friendship.

Kyle: Maybe, but she’s changed, like when she gives you a hard time now, it doesn’t really have any animosity to it. Like, I mean, like, at the winning. She was legitimately happy you were there.

Summer: Babe, she called me “snowflake” for years.

Kyle: It was in fun — mostly. But, look, mariah has her hands full at jabot, so she won’t have time to play show-biz wife to tessa. Look past all the mariah stuff. Won’t it be awesome for tessa to be the face of marchetti?

Billy: No, I am not trying to prevent you from seeing johnny. It is a tricky time.

Chelsea: Right. Back from camp, you said.

Billy: Well, it’s not only that. My kids had a relationship with ashland locke. And now they are dealing with his death.

Chelsea: All the more reason johnny should go out and kick a soccer ball around with connor for a few minutes.

Billy: It’s not the right time. Can we please move on from this?

Chelsea: No, actually. No. You know, a few weeks ago, I would have accepted your response. I wanted to make everybody else happy, not create any waves. I was just feeling grateful that people were putting up with me. But now it’s about what’s best for me. Now it’s about what I want.

Billy: Wait a second now, okay, ’cause I am on your side. I mean, I brought you in on this podcast to be a partner.

Chelsea: I know, because you knew I could make it better.

Billy: Well, that is true, and it’s working because we are open and honest with each other. We are in sync in that way.

Chelsea: Well, except when it comes to johnny.

Billy: See, I disagree. I think we’re in sync there, too, because victoria and I have raised johnny exactly the way that you wanted him to be raised.

Chelsea: Billy, he is my biological son, and I don’t even get to see him or spend any time with him.

Billy: That was your choice, chelsea. This agreement that we have has worked for many, many years up until very recently. So you tell me, is something else going on? This isn’t charmin! No wonder I don’t feel as clean.

Sally: No, nothing. I didn’t have a business dinner scheduled all week. And you said imani arranged it for the three of us?

Nate: That’s right.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I mean, it was a hectic time at newman. Victoria had just come back, adam left newman media, but if it was in the books, it would’ve been here.

Nate: Okay, well, I guess there was some conflict with scheduling. Regardless, we’re here now, and we’d like to talk about the issue at hand.

Elena: But, first, we’d like to congratulate you on officially taking over at newman media.

Sally: Thank you, elena.

Elena: Yeah, I mean, it’s a huge job, but I’m sure you’ll crush it.

Nate: Yeah, I know something about taking a hard left in your career path. It’s tough but rewarding.

Sally: Yes, it is.

Nate: Well, elena would also like to make a move in her career. She wants to join us over at chancellor-winters, but to do that, she needs to be released from her current contract with newman media.

Sally: I see.

Elena: And I really appreciate and I’m grateful for my time at newman media. It was a really great experience.

Sally: And it shows. I mean, I think that’s why you’re such a great host at askmdnow. The audience can tell that you love what you’re doing. Visits to the site are up almost 20%. Average visit duration is up, bounce rate is down. Those are trends that advertisers pay for. So I can see why chancellor-winters would want to poach you.

Nate: It’s not a poaching situation.

Sally: Isn’t it? ‘Cause you’re trying to lure talent we have signed under contract. I’m not sure why I would let that happen.

Chelsea: What’s changed? A lot. Since I recovered from what my mother likes to refer to as “a huge emotional breakdown,” I have a different outlook on life. I’m a work in progress.

Billy: Welcome to the club.

Chelsea: I’ve always been an outsider here. Everyone’s always looked at me and viewed me with suspicion. And I can’t say I blame them because of my past and my history and the way I showed up to town. To be honest with you, it didn’t used to even bother me. I reveled in it.

Billy: You don’t feel the same anymore?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] When I hit rock bottom poisoning rey, I lost myself. I really did. I lost any sense of self-worth. I mean, even when I came home, I practically begged adam to take me back. What was I thinking?

Billy: Well, right now, I’m thinking that you’re glad that he didn’t take you up on the offer and that he is not in your life.

Chelsea: Listen, it’s hard to get some people out of our system, kind of like you and victoria.

[ Sighs ] The truth is, when I was in that really dark place, rey was the only one who reached out to me. He was so kind. When he died, I just felt like the rug got ripped out from under me. So I held on to things that made me feel safe and comfortable, you know, like my partnership with chloe and my design work.

Billy: Yeah, even I could see you were struggling.

Chelsea: I don’t think people realize what a big step it was for me to walk away from design, fashion. It’s all I knew I was good at. It was a huge part of my identity, but it didn’t make me happy. I had conditioned myself to believe that that’s as good as it’s going to get, but that something amazing happened. I realized I deserve more. I deserve to be happy.

Billy: Of course you do.

Chelsea: Working with you has been a big part of that epiphany. I realize I have a different skill set. Not just design, not just, you know, running cons.

Billy: Yeah, I think we’re all glad that you’re not in that line of work anymore.

Chelsea: Stepping into a new field where I had zero experience, zero training, and miraculously not sucking at it was a huge confidence booster. You know, I’d been so isolated for so long, and suddenly there are these people on the internet commenting that they are connecting with what I had to say.

Billy: No, I know the feeling. It’s kind of interesting. You think all those weird, quirky things that make you unlikable are actually things that make you relatable.

Chelsea: Yeah. So it’s made me realize I want to be open to letting other people into my life. And I think johnny’s a big part of that.

Billy: I’m not sure why you think that way.

Chelsea: Johnny already knows that victoria is not his biological mother. Would it really be so terrible if he learned that I am?

Billy: [ Clears throat ] We have an agreement, chelsea.

Chelsea: I know, billy. I know we have an agreement, but that was a long time ago. And I was in an entirely different place. I was a different person. You and victoria have given him everything. You’ve done an incredible job, but I’m not the same person i was when I signed that agreement years ago.

Billy: I understand that, but that does not negate the agreement that we signed.

Chelsea: Don’t you agree with me that kids deserve to know the true information about their birth? No secrets, no shame. You can’t deny johnny and connor are connected. Don’t they deserve to get to know each other? To have a bond? It would mean so much to them as they grow up.

Billy: I promise you, I will have the conversation with victoria.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Thank you.

Billy: I will let you know how it goes.

Chelsea: Wow, okay. Well, thank you. Now that that conversation is behind us, I guess we can focus on podcast ideas.

Billy: Yes, I would like to do that.

Chelsea: But?

Billy: But right now I’ve got an empty stomach, and I do not like to work on an empty stomach. So can we please get out of here? Lunch is on me.

Voice app: You’re right. It’s making me crazy. I can’t do what I love.

Mariah: And you’re positive that a picnic by the lake wouldn’t help? What if we brought pie? I’m sorry. Okay, I’m trying. I really am. But sometimes I feel like, I don’t know, I’m making it worse or I’m getting in the way.

Voice app: You are not the problem. You are wonderful.

Mariah: Oh, I know.

[ Chuckles ] But it’s very strange hearing that from a robotic voice. Nice, though. Very, very nice to hear it out loud. You know what we should do? I think that we should find something different for you to do during this time. You know, channel all of that creative energy into something, right?

Kyle: Hey, you two.

Mariah: Hey.

Kyle: Just who we were looking for.

Mariah: Oh, well, if you’re wondering why I’m not at jabot, it’s a funny story.

Summer: Save it. We actually don’t care why you’re not at jabot. And when he said you’re just who we’re looking for, he wasn’t talking about you.

Kyle: We want to talk to tessa.

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Sally: The hard work that elena is putting into the site is just now starting to pay off.

Elena: Yes, but I think there are plenty of other doctors who would do just as good of a job as I have, and it would be easier for them because they’ve already built the foundation.

Sally: But we don’t have a list of replacements.

Elena: Actually, you do. I’ve compiled a list of 12 names of doctors who I think could start right away.

Sally: Is there a reason that you want to leave? Are you unhappy with us?

Elena: No, not at all. Like I said before, I really enjoyed my time at newman media.

Nate: But as the guy who was the original face of askmdnow, I was impressed with how elena stepped into that format seamlessly. She built on what we had created, and I am confident that any of the people on her list can do the same. The audience will continue to follow.

Sally: But we don’t know that for sure. Audiences don’t like change. Even when you left, nate, there was a drop-off. And when you’re on that screen, elena, you are not just a doctor. You’re talent. You have an intangible quality that not everyone has.

Nate: Well, I just made it tangible. I’ve written down a figure. It’s a financial incentive to release elena from her contract.

Sally: I will be sad to see you go, but best of luck.

Elena: Really? That’s — that’s it?

Sally: Yeah, I will have the papers drawn up today.

Nate: We already have the agreement written up. We can fill in the numbers and send it over to you.

Sally: Even better.

Elena: Thank you so much, sally.

Nate: It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Sally: You, too. And I really hope this move works out for you, elena. You’re a real talent.

Nate: We’ll be in touch soon.

Elena: Thanks.

Kyle: Tessa, we were wondering if you’re up for a new challenge.

Mariah: Oh, my gosh. We were just talking about that. You know, something to pour her incredible energy into, like baking or sculpting, juggling.

Summer: Or maybe something completely different.

Kyle: Would you be interested in being the new face for marchetti?

Mariah: What? That’s amazing.

Kyle: Yeah, we came up with the idea while we were brainstorming our new print campaign. You know, who would we want to represent the company now it’s a part of jabot?

Summer: And you’ve got a fresh look — elegant, sophisticated, fun. I mean, that is our brand.

Mariah: I agree. She would be perfect.

Kyle: And we loved the photo on your album and said that’s the exact look we’re going for, and we were like, “we should get someone like tessa.”

Summer: Then we were like, “why don’t we just get the original, tessa herself?”

Mariah: I am stunned. I can’t believe this. What do you think, babe?

Voice app: I’m speechless.

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Mariah: Okay, I see what you did there.

Voice app: I’m really flattered, but it’s a reminder of what I might be losing.

Nate: I thought you’d be more excited about being released from your contract.

Elena: I’m happy.

Nate: Are you sure?

Elena: I mean, I’m not dancing in the streets, but, yeah, I’m pleased.

Nate: Good, because we did it. We got what we wanted. And I did not think sally was going to let you go, but she saw all those zeroes in my offer and waved goodbye.

Elena: Yeah, good job. You read the situation perfectly. At least with sally.

Nate: What do you mean? What did I miss?

Elena: I think it’s crazy that I even have to explain this to you. You remember all the confusion about the first meeting that imani set up between you, her, and sally?

Nate: What are you getting at?

Elena: The reason sally couldn’t remember canceling the meeting is because she was never invited in the first place. So that dinner between the three of you was really supposed to be an intimate night with just you and imani. She set it all up. I’m steve.

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Billy: You good with couch?

Chelsea: Yeah, yeah. Just give me one second.

Billy: Alright.

Chelsea: Sally, hi.

Sally: Chelsea.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] How are you? I’ve been worried. I’m sure it’s sinking in the way adam just dumped you like that, you poor thing.

Sally: I don’t want or need your sympathy.

Chelsea: You know, I really admire the way you’ve been handling this breakup. You’re so brave. Sitting here in public, probably wondering if everybody’s out there whispering about you.

Sally: Did you handle it well whenever adam broke up with you?

Chelsea: You seem a lot better than the last time I saw you, and you went chasing after adam. Eugh, not particularly dignified. I felt so bad for you.

Sally: Well, if anyone can empathize with adam breaking up with me, it’s you. How many times did it take for you to realize that he wasn’t the one? Five, six? It’s such a shame ’cause you guys have a kid, and you still couldn’t make it work.

Chelsea: Well, if you’ll excuse me, someone’s waiting for me. Have a great day.

Billy: Hey. Is everything okay?

Chelsea: Everything’s perfect.

Mariah: Tessa, you would not be losing anything. You know, losing your ability to sing, that’s temporary. Frustrating as hell but temporary. You’ll come back.

Kyle: You will.

Summer: Better than ever.

Mariah: And in the meantime, seems like kyle and summer want you to be a part of their new adventure. You love marchetti. You would be draped in their clothing. So glamorous. You’d be the face that launched 1,000 pair of high-end shoes.

[ Chuckles ]

Kyle: Better be a whole lot more than that.

Summer: Tessa, this might be a perfect time for you to try branching out while you recuperate. You wouldn’t have to use your voice at all, and you could really focus on healing.

Mariah: Yeah, and your face plastered all over billboards, magazines — that’s good for the tessa porter brand. You would expand your fan base for when you get back to performing.

Kyle: And when things are back to normal, you can have your music career and continue to model for us.

Mariah: Best of both worlds.

Nate: I can’t believe your mind went there. What?

Elena: Tell me, did you speak to sally or her assistant before the meeting?

Nate: No.

Elena: Exactly. Imani arranged the whole thing. She told you that everything was set, and then she told you that it got canceled last second. And you bought it.

Nate: I had no reason not to. Meetings get canceled or postponed all the time. Things come up. It happens. Look, just because imani’s involved doesn’t mean there’s some secret plot. Come on, elena. You really have it in for her, and it is clouding your mind.

Elena: No, nate. I have a very clear picture of the situation.

Nate: I cannot believe we’re having this conversation.

Elena: Neither can I. And I can’t help but wonder if the reason you’re not seeing what she’s up to is because you don’t want to. Girls trip.

Chelsea: I love the personal episodes, but I think it would be really fun if we dug our teeth into something meatier.

Billy: What do you mean by that?

Chelsea: Like true crime. You know, we found an unsolved mystery and just started digging?

Billy: Yeah, no, I like that. You got anything in mind?

Chelsea: No, not yet. But I can do some research. You know, you can find something that affects an entire town, a whole family.

Billy: Mm-hmm. That’s good, right? Find the skeletons in the closet.

Chelsea: Skeletons are always good.

Billy: Always good.

Chelsea: Look how “the grinning soul” hit a gold mine when he started discovering ashland locke’s secrets.

Billy: Yeah, no, absolutely. I mean, he found the right target. Ashland locke is the gift that keeps on giving. I got to hand it to the guy. I really respect him, and I really like that podcast.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’m sure “the grinning soul” respects you, too.

Billy: I hope so. I have to say one thing, though. He’s definitely impressed that I brought you on board.

Chelsea: Ah, well, I have another idea. You know, we can find somebody that got a terrible rumor spread about them online, the damaged it caused, how they survived.

Billy: Understand why they started it and who started it. That’s good, too.

Chelsea: Exactly. Exactly. You know, I keep thinking about the scams anita and I pulled. There’s a lot of material there. Maybe an entire series.

[ Both chuckle ]

Billy: Scamming, scheming.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Billy: All that. I think our audience is going to eat that up.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Billy: And, of course, coming from us, there’s a lot of backstory there. A lot to unpack, isn’t there?

Chelsea: Mm. You know, you have an entirely different energy when you talk about this stuff. It looks good on you.

Billy: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. To be honest, I love it. I love sitting here finding a topic and riffing off it and, you know, observing people and the planet and seeing how it all mix together. And right now, it’s very nice to be out of the corporate arena.

Chelsea: Why do you keep going back to the corporate world, then?

Nate: I’m not trying to avoid seeing anything.

Elena: That’s disingenuous. You’re acting like I’m out of line for even suggesting that imani is capable of engineering a dinner between the two of you.

Nate: Are you accusing me of being attracted to her?

Elena: No, I’m not saying that it’s sexual. But the way that she’s always fawning over you, that’s got to be a pretty big ego boost. Not to mention, you just told me that she’s been fueling all your frustrations with your situation with devon. Maybe she’s even pushing you to be a little more aggressive?

Nate: I don’t need my ego boosted. And as for imani, she’s noticed there is a family dynamic at play, that devon sometimes tries to hold me back. The same thing happens between her and amanda, and it is refreshing to have someone to talk to while I’m at work who supports me.

Elena: Oh, as opposed to your girlfriend who couldn’t comprehend? What, because I’m not an executive?

Nate: I didn’t say that. You have been incredibly supportive. This has been a big change from medicine to the corporate world, and you have been there for me every step of the way.

Elena: And yet you still don’t think I really understand what’s going on — at least, not in the way that imani does.

[ Scoffs ]

Voice app: Thank you for this life-changing offer. Sorry for my pity party.

Mariah: Hey, you have nothing to apologize for.

Kyle: Absolutely. We know you’re dealing with a lot.

Summer: We don’t want to pressure you. We’re just excited about the possibility. Don’t let our enthusiasm scare you off.

Voice app: Exciting opportunity. Might be perfect, especially now.

Mariah: Yeah. And you get to do something fun while you heal.

Kyle: I think it’d be perfect for you.

Summer: Definitely.

Mariah: So we all think that you would be an amazing model.

Summer: Look at that, mariah and i agreeing on something.

[ Both chuckle ]

Kyle: Well, let us know what you decide.

Summer: Alright, reach out if you have any questions.

Kyle: Keep us updated.

Mariah: Bye, guys. How about that? That is so exciting. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this.

Voice app: Stop pretending. This was all you, wasn’t it? Your heart is at the heart of everything you do.

Voice app: I saw you and kyle conspiring yesterday. It was your idea, wasn’t it?

Mariah: No. No, this was — this was all kyle. I mean, you saw how excited he was. Okay. Okay. I know. We can’t lie to each other. It’s not good. So… maybe this was my idea. Okay? You know, maybe I thought I found the perfect thing for you to do while you recuperate. And maybe, selfishly, I want to see my beautiful wife’s face on billboards and in magazines. Is that really so bad?

Voice app: I should be mad, but I’m too much in love.

Mariah: [ Breathes deeply ]

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: I’ve known you a long time, billy, and I have seen this scenario play out time and time again with your family. You think you need to live up to expectations. You think you need to act a certain way, and then you do for a while until you can’t take it anymore and then the real billy comes out.

Billy: I haven’t exactly been a model abbott.

Chelsea: Well, maybe not, but you do look really good in a suit.

Billy: Thank you. Appreciate that.

Chelsea: The problem with these expectations is you don’t fit into a little abbott box, and then you rebel.

Billy: Let me ask you a question. How much is your hourly rate for this kind of analysis?

Chelsea: Just a little friendly observation.

Billy: Is that right? Just a friendly observation? Okay, well, look, I am in a really good place right now. I know that you have seen me fall back into that cycle in the past, but I believe that I am past the need to rebel.

Chelsea: Really? So you feel fulfilled being a part of chancellor-winters?

Billy: Well, yeah, I mean, I, uh… it’s a little difficult to answer that honestly.

Chelsea: That means the answer is no.

Nate: You want me to be honest?

Elena: Always.

Nate: I honestly feel like you take devon’s side whenever we talk about those dynamics.

Elena: [ Scoffs ]

Nate: “He has more business experience.”

Elena: That is the truth. Why would that offend you?

Nate: It feels dismissive.

Elena: It takes experience to make the right decision. Just like you can’t walk into an operating room and get it right the first time out. Why would it be any different with business?

Nate: I have a business education. I have run an entire hospital department. I know how to navigate those complicated relationships — when to compromise, when to stay strong.

Nate: So then what you’re actually saying is that I’m just not supporting you enough. Or not in the way that imani is. Look, I don’t know what this girl’s motives are, but she is trying to be your champion.

Nate: You’re blowing this all out of proportion.

Elena: No, I am not. I think you are consciously or unconsciously refusing to see what is right in front of your face. And I respect you so much that I am trying to tell you the truth, but you keep pushing me back. I think you just like the story that imani is telling better, the one where you’re misunderstood and underappreciated. She is telling you everything you want to hear. A beautiful woman stroking your ego. And what could be more enticing than that?

Next week on “the young and the restless.”

Kevin: I’ve got something new to show you. It’s a game changer.

Devon: Yes, my rules. Who else, nate? Who do you work for? You’re my coo. How do you not understand that?

Nate: Getting all worked up. What are you going to do, punch me again?

Nikki: I told her about diane’s resurrection.

Talia: And I became very interested. I sensed that would be a fabulous story for my magazine.

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Chance: Thank you. Well, good morning, victoria.

Victoria: Hello, chance. How are you?

Chance: Not too bad. How about yourself?

Victoria: Dragging a little. It was a late night with the kids. None of us could get any sleep.

Chance: Yeah, well, I’m sorry. I’m sure they’re feeling the loss of ashland.

Victoria: They’re coping, considering the circumstances.

Chance: Well, it’s good they have so much support. You know, when you’re investigating a death, sometimes you forget how many people it affects.

Victoria: Yes, that’s very true. Like ashland, who was not well-liked. To be honest, he left behind a lot of grief and pain. Your investigation isn’t really helping matters.

Chance: You know I’m just doing my job, right? I know it might seem heartless, but somebody’s gotta do it.

Victoria: I understand. I can handle your questions. I’m not intimidated by you.

Chance: Well, good, ’cause that’s not my intention. You know, honestly, nothing would make me feel better than to just close the book on this thing and move on.

Victoria: Well, if you really feel that way, then why don’t you put a stop to this investigation right now?

Abby: Thank you.

Adam: Hello, abby.

Abby: [ Chuckles ] Adam, hi. How are you?

Adam: I’m good. It’s been a minute, hasn’t it?

Abby: Well, you were here yesterday, weren’t you?

Adam: Oh, I — I come in all the time. I just mean, it’s been a while since you and i have had a chance to talk.

Abby: Well, I guess I’m shocked that you’re even supporting my restaurant, since you are cutting ties with anything newman these days.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, I can’t quit society. First of all, the food is delicious, and I think I would be punishing myself if I didn’t come here. Where else would I get the little crab-puff appetizers?

Abby: Nowhere in this town.

Adam: And secondly, my issues with our father and how he does business don’t have anything to do with you and me. There’s no reason we can’t have a conversation. Unless you disagree.

Abby: No, that seems fair. Your conflict with our father has nothing to do with me. And we have been civil. So, uh, sure. You know, why don’t I send you some crab puffs, on the house?

Adam: Oh, that is so nice. Thank you.

Abby: Will you be dining alone, or is someone joining you?

Adam: Um, dining solo. But actually, if you have a moment, I would love to talk to you about something.

Abby: Mm. Yep. There it is. You are being so pleasant, but you had an agenda the whole time, didn’t you?

Adam: You caught me.

Abby: Yeah. I knew you were buttering me up for something more than just the crab puffs, so, please, what would you like to talk about?

Adam: The death of ashland locke.

Sally: I understand that. Yes, chloe filled me in. But we need that data, jacob. I am meeting with three big advertisers next week, and i need to inform them who our audience is. If they like what they hear, they give us more money, which, in turn, I can pay you to do your job. If they don’t like what they hear, what happens? That’s right. So it is imperative that I get that data before the weekend. Yeah, I know you can do it. Just do it twice as fast. Oh. I didn’t hear you come in.

Victor: You and I have not spoken since you became C.E.O. Of newman media. I think we should talk.

Chance: Look, you and I both know it’s not that easy. I-I can’t just drop an investigation like this.

Victoria: You know, yesterday, you were talking about seeking the real truth and being devoted to the ideals of justice. But what exactly does that mean in this case?

Chance: Well, I’d love to hear your perspective on that.

Victoria: You have this notion that my father orchestrated this fake car accident. Why he would do that, I have no idea. You’ve gathered all of this information. You’ve talked to everyone about that night. You’ve done all of this work to support your theory, but you have absolutely no evidence to back it up. So I have to wonder, where is this headed?

Chance: You know I can’t tell you that.

Victoria: But if you really thought that ashland was dead before he was put into that car, are you going after my father for obstruction, or are you disputing nick’s account that he hit ashland in self-defense? You wouldn’t really, really accuse nicholas of killing ashland in cold blood and then conspiring with my father to come up with some cover story.

Chance: I never accused them of that.

Victoria: No. No, but I can tell that’s where you’re headed. You can’t accept that ashland’s death was an accident no matter where it happened. So what is your endgame? You wouldn’t go so far as to charge nick with murder, would you? Hi, I’m karen.

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Nick: What’s going on?

Victoria: Well, I was just asking chance about his investigation. I wanted to know if he was prepared to ask the D.A. To charge you with murder.

Chance: [ Scoffs ] I have to admit, I admire your bluntness.

Victoria: Well, I’m just trying to figure out where your head is at. I mean, you said that you were on our side… but now it seems like you’re determined to prove that some sort of crime was committed. So I would appreciate an answer to my question about my brother.

Nick: I’d like that, too.

Chance: Okay. Well, I believe that you two acted out of good faith when you called me. I also believe that you had no intent to harm ashland. Whatever happened, it was an accident.

Nick: Yes, it was.

Victoria: Then why isn’t this matter settles? Because the way you just explained it, the case is closed.

Chance: Because we still do not know what happened from the time ashland was lying on your floor to the moment we found him in that ravine.

Nick: We have told you all the information we know.

Chance: And I’m not gonna tell you my next steps ’cause they will be informed by the outcome of my investigation. But you two should know, the more brazenly defiant you are, the more certain I am that I am on the right track — that you know what happened and you’re covering up for your father.

Abby: What’d you order?

Adam: Uh, the huevos con chorizo, with the verde sauce.

Abby: Mmm. You won’t be disappointed.

Adam: I hope not. So, what do you know about ashland’s death?

Abby: Not much more than anyone else. I was shocked. Weren’t you?

Adam: Uh, yes and no. I mean, when he came back to town, I got the sense that something terrible could happen, but I didn’t expect the guy was gonna turn up dead.

Abby: Yeah, it was awful, but I’m not gonna shed a tear for that man. I just hope that victoria gets some closure soon.

Adam: Me too. I haven’t had a chance to talk to her yet. And I think that my condolences would be welcomed. I’m sure she’s grateful to have your support. Does she seem okay?

Abby: W-we just talked over the phone, but it’s been rough.

Adam: Rough for her. Not so rough for our father.

Abby: What does that mean?

Adam: Well, he doesn’t seem too broken up about what happened, does he?

Abby: How would you expect him to react? Ashland put our family through hell. What, you think dad should be mourning?

Adam: Good point.

Abby: I just hope to never hear the name ashland locke ever again.

Adam: Well, that’s gonna be pretty unlikely, given the fact that your husband is investigating his death. I mean, that has to put you in a difficult position.

Abby: Why would you say that?

Adam: Look, abby, we don’t have to tiptoe around it, okay? I talked to chance. I know that he has his doubts about the so-called car accident. Now, that raises some questions for me, and I get the sense that it does for you, too.

Sally: I was wondering when you’d stop by. I thought it would’ve been earlier.

Victor: I’ve been a bit preoccupied.

Sally: So I’ve heard. I know you wish this office was still adam’s, not mine.

Victor: I got to tell you, I’m a little disappointed that you weren’t able to convince adam to stay on board.

Sally: I was hoping for the same.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Sally: But adam made it very clear that this job was not a good fit for him right now, and he felt the same way about our relationship.

Victor: Hmm.

Sally: I’m grateful that nick and victoria decided to keep me on. And, you know, they gave me a chance. It really means a lot to me.

Victor: I’m sure it does.

Sally: I know you’re skeptical, but I am determined to prove that I deserve this opportunity they gave me.

Victor: Well, that is what i came to talk about, okay? Sleek

Victor: I want you to know that I’ve been very pleased with how you’ve handled the ashland locke story.

Sally: Well, there’s really not much of a story if you only read the police report.

Victor: But you know there are a few more details.

Sally: What sort of details?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] I think, you know.

Sally: As I mentioned to nick, I do not feel compelled to publish anything about ashland showing up to victoria’s house before the accident. After all, the story is still unfolding, and the gcpd hasn’t even commented on that aspect of the situation.

Victor: You’ve handled the story so far with great restraint, great discretion. And if I were you, I would follow those instincts.

Sally: I will do my best.

Victor: You know, there’s a great opportunity you have now, right? You know, it’s a good thing about business — you can build something. It’s not just about money and power.

Sally: Those things don’t hurt, though, right?

Victor: Of course they’re important. But I haven’t spent decades building this business just for the sake of money and power. I’ve also done it for the sake of building something that will last. A legacy.

Sally: It’s really inspiring.

Victor: You have some important decisions to make in the future. I hope that you will prove yourself and stay in this position.

Sally: Thank you. Was that a compliment or a warning?

Victor: Why don’t you get back to your work, all right? You have a nice day.

You, too.

Abby: How was your breakfast?

Adam: It was delicious, as always. That verde sauce is a religious experience.

Abby: I will be sure to pass along your compliments to the chef. Hey, uh, what exactly did chance tell you about ashland’s accident?

Adam: He was tight-lipped, of course. You know, it’s an ongoing investigation, but I heard enough. Just the fact he’s investigating says a lot. I know that he’s even brought kevin into it. So you’re not betraying anyone’s confidence by admitting there’s more to the story.

Abby: Maybe not, but… I really don’t know much.

Adam: Look, abby, if you’re worried that the nightmare of ashland locke isn’t over for the people that you love, so am I. I’m just trying to help.

Abby: Adam, I can see through you. I know that you’re fishing for information, and I won’t give it to you.

Adam: Won’t? Or can’t? Okay. From what I gather, victoria hasn’t told you anything. And since you answered my query about dad with a question, that leads me to believe that you haven’t talked to him. And on top of that, you didn’t have much to say even about the most superficial aspects of what chance is doing. Which leads me to conclude that no one is telling you anything. You’re just as much on the outside as I am.

Abby: Look, you’re just saying that because you want me to tell you something.

Adam: I’m not trying to start a fight, really. I’m just — I’m calling it like I see it. They’re keeping information from both of us, abby. You know, I think we should team up. We should pool our resources. And if one of us hear’s something, we share it with the other person. Deal?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Adam: All right. Keep in touch.

Nick: Look, chance, we understand that you want the facts. Here’s what I can tell you for certain. Nobody wanted ashland to die. But he was not a good person. You know that. He started this entire chain of events when he went after victoria and was terrorizing her. And I was glad to be there to protect my sister. Abby’s sister. And you know what? I would do it again in a heartbeat. When vic and I heard that ashland was found in his car, we had no reason to believe that he didn’t just get up off the floor, walk out to his car, and drive away. His death was accidental. It is the tragic ending to a terrible story. What more do you need to hear to accept it?

[ Cellphone rings ]

Chance: Excuse me. It’s abby. Give me a second. Hey. What’s going on?

Abby: I know you’re busy, but do you have any time to meet with me? It’s important.

Chance: Yeah, yeah. I was about to head back to the station. I can come by now. Are you at society?

Abby: I could use some fresh air. Meet me at the park?

Chance: All right. I’ll be right there.

Abby: I’ll see you soon.

Chance: Okay. I apologize. I have to run.

Victoria: Do you have anything to add before you go?

Chance: I think we’ve all said more than enough.

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Nick: The situation is getting worse by the minute. I hate it. I have nightmares every night. I see ashland’s lifeless body. It’s haunting me. It’s like his ultimate revenge.

Victoria: I don’t think that all hope is lost. I think chance is more conflicted than he’s actually letting on. I think he wants to help us.

Nick: Where are you getting that read? I don’t see that at all.

Chance: He seemed very sympathetic to what we’re going through before you arrived. Look, he’s not happy about having to look into this. He doesn’t want to see any of us go to jail.

Nick: Well, I think you’re falling victim to wishful thinking.

Victoria: Look, chance is gonna do the right thing. It’s who he is. Everybody knows it.

Nick: By “right,” you mean what?

Victoria: He’ll side with the family. We’ve done nothing wrong.

Nick: You think dad thinks that, too?

Victoria: I think he will go right along with what my opinion is, which is when given the choice, chance will always put family first.

Nick: I’m not so sure. I think we should go out to the ranch and tell dad that we had a run-in with chance, just so he knows we’re keeping him in the loop.

Victoria: Okay. But before we go there, there’s something that you should know, so that you’ll be prepared.

Chance: Hey. Is everything okay?

Abby: I’m not sure.

Chance: What’s going on?

Abby: We need to talk about ashland’s car accident.

Chance: Oh, abby, you know i can’T.

Abby: No chance, please. Just let me get this out. I know that you are keeping something from me, and I get it. I know you’re not supposed to talk about ongoing investigations, but I need to know what’s going on. Nikki was acting so weird yesterday. Nick and victoria, they haven’t said a word, and my dad is pretty much unreachable. And oddly enough, the only member of the newman family that will have a real conversation with me is adam.

Chance: When did you talk to him?

Abby: Right before I called you. He thinks that there’s something going on.

Chance: Okay, listen. I will tell you everything. I promise. As soon as we close this case. I promise.

Abby: I don’t think I can wait that long. I have this sick feeling in my stomach. So, please, can you tell me something, anything that will make it go away?

Chance: I’m so sorry. I did not mean to upset you. I really didn’T. And I — I know how unfair this is for you. I didn’t want to burden you with everything while I was still piecing everything together, you know? But I’m at a crossroads now.

Abby: About what?

Chance: I’m gonna share some confidential information with you.

Abby: Okay. Yes, I promise I will keep it to myself.

Chance: But this affects your family. Especially your dad. I don’t think it’s gonna be easy for you to hear.

[ Knock on door ]

Sally: Come in.

Adam: Thanks for the invitation.

Sally: Wow. I’m getting all sorts of visitors today. What brings you into enemy territory? Have you reconsidered cutting ties with newman?

Adam: Oh. Absolutely not. I, um… I’m here on a fact-finding mission only.

Sally: What would you like to know?

Adam: Well, I was hoping to find out what trouble my father has gotten the family into.

Sally: With regard to…?

Adam: Ashland locke. Of course.

Sally: I haven’t read or heard anything about victor being involved with the accident.

Adam: Oh. Come on, sally.

Sally: I think you’re jumping to conclusions. Probably in an attempt to paint your father in the worst possible light, which I find a little presumptuous of you to ask me to help you with that.

Adam: What, are you — are you on his side now because he’s signing your checks?

Sally: There are no sides. There’s just the truth.

Adam: Wow. That’s — that’s some world-class integrity. But, look, you don’t have to put on a show for me. You already admitted that you have insider information about the crash from nick. So would you like to share that with me now?

Sally: I already turned down that request. Did you forget?

Adam: No, but I was hoping that you might change your mind.

Sally: Not a chance. But I’m really glad that you put me in a position to tell you that you’re being pathetic for trying again.

Adam: Look… I hurt you, obviously. But our relationship had run its course, and our breakup had a added side benefit. You got to keep your job. So if you look at it that way, you should be grateful that I ended things.

Sally: But I told you that I didn’t want the job if that’s how I needed to get it.

Adam: Yeah. And yet you are still here. Look, surely we can come up with some sort of arrangement. A payment in exchange for your intel.

Sally: I have plenty of money now that I’m the C.E.O.

Adam: Maybe, uh… some kind of favor? Little quid pro quo?

Sally: Now you’ve got my attention.

Adam: Do you have something in mind?

Sally: I will tell you what you want to know about the ashland locke story if you finally admit that the sole reason you broke up with me was to get me this job. And that you still love me. Better skin from your body wash?

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Adam: [ Scoffs ] Come on, sally, this is just — it’s ludicrous. Well, I mean, why don’t you just slip me a note that says, “do you like me? Check yes or no,” written on it, okay?

Sally: Janelle, get me some paper with some little hearts printed on it and a pen with pink ink. I have a note to write.

Adam: You know, you don’t have a receptionist out there, right?

Sally: Well, if I did, her name would be janelle, and she would bring me office supplies. That was cute and funny. And you thought it was charming.

Chloe: I thought we got rid of you.

Adam: Chloe. Always a pleasure.

Chloe: You don’t work here anymore.

Sally: It’s okay, chloe. This is important.

Chloe: Okay. Well, no matter how important it is, it can wait. I have something more urgent.

Sally: Okay. We have to figure this out.

Adam: Actually, it’s — it’s okay. Um, we can finish this later. I’ll be in, uh — in touch.

Sally: What the hell was that?

Chloe: Yeah, I was gonna ask you the same thing. I can read a room. I recognize that look in your eyes. There was hope. A longing. It was disgusting.

Sally: I’m not gonna apologize for having feelings.

Chloe: We just talked about how adam didn’t deserve any of your emotional bandwidth. What happened to the idea of leaving the past in the past, of letting the world know what we’re capable of and making a name for ourselves? Why would you sacrifice a drop of that success for another chance with adam?

Abby: So you think that nick killed ashland?

Chance: Not on purpose. Self-defense.

Abby: And that my dad staged a car accident to cover it up?

Chance: Mm-hmm. No, I don’t think nick and victoria had any part of that. Victor acted on his own to protect them.

Abby: Oh, my god. They called you that night.

Chance: I think they were trying to do the right thing. But now I think they found out what victor did. It’s their turn to protect him.

Abby: Do you have any proof?

Chance: Right now, it’s just a theory, but the circumstantial evidence I have, it backs it up.

Abby: This is unbelievable.

Chance: Is it? I mean, don’t think this is something your dad would do?

Abby: Okay, yes, it does sound like a move right out of his playbook. But you just said you don’t have anything concrete.

Chance: Yes. If I dig hard enough, abby, I am certain I can find something.

Abby: Then what will you do?

Chance: [ Breathes deeply ] You know, victoria asked me the same thing. She said I can just walk away right now, close the case. I mean, she stressed the fact that ashland’s death was an accident. But if I just — if I turn my cheek on what victor did… I mean, he committed a crime. Abby, where does that end?

Abby: Right there. If you let it.

Chance: Baby, you know, I take my job very seriously. I hold myself to a higher standard. You know that. I can’t just let a criminal walk away. But this isn’t just another case. This is your family. So now I desperately need to know what you’re thinking.

Nick: Dad?

Victor: Good. You’re both here.

Victoria: You sound like you were expecting us.

Victor: I have, indeed. I want to talk to both of you. This is a good time. There’s no one to overhear us.

Nick: What’s going on?

Victor: Had an interesting conversation with your mother last night. She told me about ashland locke’s body being removed from victoria’s home and put into a car and subsequently crashed into the ravine. Now, only about half a dozen people in the world knew about this. I certainly am not the one who wanted your mother to find out about it.

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Nick: So, mom was pretty upset?

Victor: Yeah, because i didn’t tell her. But she understood why I did what I did. All right?

Nick: You wanted to keep us all in the dark?

Victor: Yes. To protect all of you. Your mother wouldn’t have known about any of this if victoria hadn’t told her.

Victoria: She already knew you were hiding something.

Victor: You shouldn’t have done it. As much as you, nicholas, shouldn’t have told your sister about it.

Nick: I cannot believe you think you could keep that information from victoria. She had a right to know.

Victoria: Just like mom does.

Victor: Listen to me carefully. You are now accessories to the crime because you have knowledge of it. So is your mother. Do you understand? You are now in danger.

Nick: Well, maybe you should have thought of that before you put this plan in motion. It was a big decision.

Victor: Don’t be wise-ass with me, okay? I did what I did because I had to, on the spur of the moment.

Nick: We should have been consulted. Instead, you acted alone.

Victor: Because I wanted to protect you. I always want to protect you. Instead of showing some appreciation, you attacked me.

Abby: Thank you for finally telling me what’s going on. And for asking my advice on what to do. But I think you already know what I’m gonna say.

Chance: I can’t be sure. That’s why we’re having this conversation.

Abby: Ashland was a deceitful, despicable bastard. He wreaked havoc on my sister, on my family, on this whole town. And if nick hadn’t stopped him, he might have killed victoria. And, no, I do not condone what my father did. But I understand it. He didn’t want nick to be punished for something that wasn’t his fault. We have all suffered enough because of ashland.

Chance: You want me to back off?

Abby: No. No, I-I — I can’t do that to you. I can’t do that to us. If I asked you to close this case, and then you did it, and then someday, down the road, you wake up and you regret that decision… you have a strong sense of what’s right and what’s wrong. And I know sometimes it’s hard to know which is which, but if you really look inside yourself… you’ll know, and you will know what to do, but… it has to be your call.

Chance: I love you so much. I love how honest and open we can be with each other.

Abby: So do I.

Chance: And you’re right. This is my decision.

Abby: Well, I have to get going. I have to take dominic to a mommy and me class.

Chance: Don’t keep him waiting.

Abby: I won’T. I love you.

Chance: I love you.

Adam: Chance.

Chance: Adam. Wow, man. Seems like you are everywhere today. Understand you talked to my wife.

Adam: We, uh, had an interesting chat.

Chance: I know what you’re doing. I’m not gonna answer any questions about locke.

Adam: All right. Well, that’s fine, because I wasn’t gonna ask you any. But I have an offer for you, one that I think you’ll find very interesting.

Sally: You’ve got it all wrong, chloe.

Chloe: I don’t think so. The way you and adam were looking at each other, something was up.

Sally: It was business. It was a negotiation.

Chloe: For what?

Sally: Information. Adam is looking for dirt on his family, and he knows I have the scoop from nick about what happened the night ashland died.

Chloe: So that’s what he wanted. What did you ask for in return?

Sally: Not much. I just wanted him to admit the real reason why he broke things off between us. It’s not what you think.

Chloe: I think you’re playing with fire.

Sally: I am in control. I’m not ignoring how he broke my heart or how he betrayed my trust.

Chloe: Good. That’s all you need to know. That he hurt you.

Sally: I want the truth from him. I want to know that I’m not crazy. We had something. That might not make sense to you, but it is what i would like from him.

Chloe: It makes some sense. You need real closure. And how could you trust your feelings in another relationship if you read the room so badly with him?

Sally: Exactly. And for the record, I was not looking to get back together with him.

Chloe: Good.

Sally: I was just looking to free myself of all of my self-doubt.

Chloe: That’s all terrific. But you’re willing to sell out nick’s confidence for it?

Sally: I don’t intend to hold up my end of the bargain. I’m totally gonna lie to adam once he comes clean with me. I was just gonna tell him that I don’t know anything about ashland and that it was all just a big tease.

Chloe: Oh, no. No.

Sally: What?

Chloe: I’m just glad I came when I did. So I could interrupt that transaction. You can’t do that to adam. He will be furious. And he will make it his life’s mission to make you regret it. Okay everyone,

Sally: I think you’re exaggerating. Adam would not react like that.

Chloe: You’re right. It’ll be worse.

Sally: After what he did to me, he has no right to be angry with me about playing him for the truth.

Chloe: Yeah, if he were a logical, rational person. But he’s not.

Sally: You have a history with him. You’re always gonna see him through a certain lens.

Chloe: A very clear lens from a very long distance.

Sally: He’s changed, chloe.

Chloe: He appears to have changed. But he’s done this before, and he always reverts back to who he is. You’ve heard the stories about his past, but unless you have really experienced him at his worst, then you will never truly grasp what he’s capable of. It’s just not worth the risk to find out how he really felt about you. So just forget that he stopped by. Forget this dangerous plan. Forget adam altogether.

Victoria: No one’s attacking you, dad.

Victor: You could’ve fooled me, sweetheart.

Victoria: We just want to make sure that we’re all on the same page moving forward.

Nick: Yeah. We had another run-in with chance. Dad, he’s not gonna let this go.

Victoria: I asked him to close the investigation, but he has this theory about what happened that night, and it’s actually pretty close to what actually happened.

Victor: I don’t give a damn about his theory. There’s no way he can substantiate that, okay? Ashland locke died in the ravine in his car. Period.

Nick: Okay. What should we do?

Victor: You do nothing. We present a united front from now on. If we do, we will come out of this investigation unscathed. Chance will move on. We move on. We put this chapter — this tragic chapter — finally behind us.

Chance: All right. Go ahead. What’s your offer?

Adam: Chance, I know you were looking into the events around locke’s death, but it’s not adding up, is it? Now, I would guess your suspicions about that night revolve around one person — victor. Now, I have questions about his involvement, too.

Chance: Get to the point.

Adam: Look, you’re in a tough spot. You have your wife and your in-laws on one side of the equation and your need to uncover the truth on the other side. I know how much that must be eating you up. I know how seriously you take your oath to serve justice.

Chance: I do.

Adam: Well, I don’t think you’re gonna get very far in your search for knowledge. My father is way too good at covering things up. You need someone on the inside.

Chance: And that’s you.

Adam: I know all his tricks. I can help you discover what happened that night. Chance, I’m telling you, you let me into this investigation, and maybe I can help you.

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Nikki: Well, this is a pleasant surprise.

Abby: Hi.

Nikki: Hi, sweetheart. What brings you by?

Abby: I was hoping to see victoria.

Nikki: Ah, she’s still at the office. Let’s sit.

Abby: Thanks. Yeah, I’ve reached out to her several times since ashland’s death, and I haven’t gotten much of a response.

Nikki: Oh, I’m sure she appreciates her concern. She’s been so busy dealing with everything at newman, but I can assure you that she is being very strong.

Abby: I’m not surprised. She’s the toughest person i know.

Nikki: Yeah, well, ashland’s death was a shock, of course, but I doubt many tears will be shed over him. We are hoping to put that behind us very soon.

Abby: Yeah, I-I… I just wish that chance wasn’t so determined to cross every “t” and dot every “I.”

[ Sighs ] I’m sure this will all be over soon. I mean, what’s left to investigate?

Devon: Okay, well, I was just calling to make sure that you landed safely, but do you want to let me know when you’ve spoken to naya’s doctor? Okay. I love you. Bye-bye.

Elena: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Elena: Sorry. I hope I’m not interrupting.

Devon: No, not at all.

Elena: I was hoping I could ask you a question.

Devon: Okay.

Elena: It’s a personal question…about nate.

Imani: [ Sighs ] Nate.

Nate: Hey. I thought you’d be on your way to see your mom by now. I know amanda’s gone. When’s your flight?

Imani: Later tonight. But I keep forgetting the exact time. Hopefully, I could remember to head to the airport. I’m just an emotional mess right now.

Nate: That’s completely understandable, given your circumstances. Just relax. Give yourself a break. I know this is hard, but you’ll get through it.

Imani: Thank you, nate. That’s exactly what I needed to hear. You always know how to make me feel better. I’m going to miss not being able to lean on you while I’m gone.

Kyle: Hello, newlyweds. Thanks for inviting me to hang. Tessa, I heard your recovery was going smoothly, but I’m glad to see it for myself. You look great.

Voice app: Thanks, but i can’t wait to stop sounding like gps directions.

[ Both laugh ]

Mariah: Tessa is still resting her voice, but I’m not going to lie. I think I’m kind of starting to like it. I mean, the computer automated voice, it’s kind of sounding a little sexy to me, if you know what I mean.

Kyle: Glad to see you’re keeping your sense of humor.

Mariah: Well, you know, if you don’t laugh, you cry.

[ Chuckles ] But in other news, how’s harrison doing.

Kyle: So far, I think he’s handling ashland’s death pretty well, although I’m not sure he understands what happened.

Mariah: And you?

Kyle: I’m okay. Working on the marchetti relaunch. Pretty exciting.

Voice app: Oh, no, you’re not changing the subject that easily.

Diane: Hello, summer. Always good to see you.

Summer: Diane.

Diane: Kyle told me about phyllis coming to work for marchetti. I have to say, it was quite a surprise to hear that your mother would want to make such a gigantic career move. But I want to make it clear that it won’t be a problem. At least not on my end.

Billy: You can’t be serious. Hiring adam at jabot, of all people. I can’t tell you how ill-advised that is, and I can’t be the only family member to think that way.

Jack: I really don’t think hiring adam is is risky as you’re making it out to be.

Billy: Jack, I know you, but this is far too cavalier.

Jack: I believe in his abilities. Besides, he knows I’m going to be watching his every move. He’s not going to do anything crazy.

Billy: Which means he’s going to work twice as hard not to get caught.

Jack: His entire tenure at newman media was devoid of scandal. He built that into a very profitable enterprise. He would never have left if victor hadn’t jerked him around.

Billy: Right, and now he’s upset that he’s not in the top spot, which means, once again, as always, he’s got an ax to grind.

Jack: No, he’s looking for a fresh start, somewhere that he won’t be constantly competing with victoria. He knows he can trust me to treat him fairly.

Billy: Did you run this by ashley?

Jack: Yeah, she’ll be fine with it eventually. Look, she’s spending almost all of her time in paris, anyway. When she’s here, she’s focused on the lab, and that is out of his purview.

Billy: Oh, yeah, adam is no chemist, but yet he still finds himself in situations and makes them combustible.

Jack: I really think you’re making too much of this.

Billy: And I don’t think you’re taking this seriously enough. That man does not know any boundaries. Jack, you give him an inch and he will take the company.

Jack: Thank you for your input, billy. I am very comfortable with my decision. Besides, it isn’t like I haven’t offered you similar lifelines in the past.

Billy: No, that is true. And how many of those have worked out? And I’m your brother.

Jack: You seemed fine with giving diane another chance.

Billy: Well, some people deserve another chance, and some absolutely don’T.

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Devon: I’m probably not the best person to talk to you about nate right now.

Elena: I guess I’m just trying to get a sense of the work dynamic here, because I can tell that nate is kind of having a hard time. And I know he would hate me broaching this subject with you.

Devon: Well, that’s probably all the more reason not to go there at all, then, right?

Elena: Yeah, but I can’t help but be concerned. I’m guessing that he still feels a little touchy about discussing the situation with me because of my history with you.

Devon: You think that’s still an issue?

Elena: Maybe. And I’m not trying to interfere with your business. I know it’s not my place. But I do care about the relationship between you and nate. I mean, I’ll probably always regret the damage that I caused your family. So I just wanted to know if there’s anything that I can do to help fix things.

Nate: You’re going to do just fine without me. You’re going to have your sister, amanda, to lean on.

Imani: I guess. I just feel so conflicted about everything these days. Going away now, leaving chancellor-winters in the lurch like this.

Nate: We all understand. This is not some vacation. This is about a family in trouble. And that takes precedence over anything else around here. Family is what this company is built on. We’re supposed to stick by each other no matter what.

Imani: Absolutely. But I keep getting the feeling maybe yours isn’t sticking by you.

Kyle: So I’m doing all I can to focus on harrison and help him through losing the man he knew as “father.” And on top of all that, my mom and summer’s mom working together at marchetti might start world war iii. Sorry you asked?

Mariah: No. No, no, of course not. It’s just, um, wow, that — that is a lot. Yeah, you were right. Is there anything that I can do to help?

Kyle: Thanks, but I’m pretty sure this is all stuff I have to handle on my own. I promise I’ll send up a flare if things go south.

Mariah: Tessa, it looks like our drinks are ready. Do you mind picking them up? Thank you.

Ke: I could’ve gotten them. Why did you send tessa when she can’t even say who the order’s for?

Mariah: Honestly, I needed her out of the picture for a secondecause I wanted to ask you something in private. A really, really big favor.

Billy: Well, clearly, there’s nothing else I can say. It’s your call whether you hire that viper or not.

Jack: Exactly.

Billy: Just remember, jack, that adam’s fangs are sharp and poisonous.

Phyllis: Well, look at this. The abbott men spending time together.

Jack: Actually, I was just on my way out.

Phyllis: Oh, it’s okay. I’m just here to talk about business with billy. So I wanted to discuss lily’s very generous offer to buy the grand phoenix. She said if I had a change of heart, I could talk to her or you.

Jack: Well, I’ll leave you two to discuss your business.

Phyllis: See ya.

Billy: Boy, things between you and jack when south fast. At least this time it’s not my fault.

Phyllis: I have moved on from that.

Billy: Mm.

Phyllis: And possibly moving on from the grand phoenix. I’m going to start working with summer at marchetti.

Billy: I’m sorry. What? You and diane working together?

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Phyllis: Thank you. I will only be working at the same company as diane. We’re in different departments.

Billy: Yeah, well, I don’t think marchetti is big enough for the both of you.

Phyllis: You underestimate me. I can handle this.

Billy: I hope so. At least for jack’s sake.

Phyllis: I’m not going to let my daughter down.

Billy: I realize that, but you can only suppress your feelings for so long, and the longer you do

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Phyllis: You know, I’m actually offended by this characterization of my personality. Yeah, why is it that you get to turn your life around, you get to be an upstanding executive, but me, I can’t do that?

Billy: Because I actually like my colleagues. I trust them and admire them.

Phyllis: Okay, well, it’s unfortunate for you that all you’re working with are, you know, your buddies and your girlfriend. I’m going to handle diane very professionally.

Billy: And I’m going to enjoy the popcorn watching you do that.

Phyllis: Okay, well, the grand phoenix is a huge moneymaking endeavor. It’s not like some, you know, podcast.

Billy: My podcasts are actually quite popular. I should have you on the show sometime.

Phyllis: Oh, no, thank you. I’m kind of booked up. But thanks for the offer. Anyway, what I’m saying is the grand phoenix isn’t just some side hustle. It’s a business. And that’s why I wanted to talk to lily about going forward. I don’t think I could handle both marchetti and the grand phoenix.

Billy: Well, I appreciate your new-day mentality, and if that’s what this actually is, then devon and lily will be very happy to hear that. Of course, they told me about the offer, and I was very confident that you were not going to be interested.

Phyllis: That’s how little you know me, billy.

Billy: Well, maybe that’s true. But what I do know, with diane joining marchetti, there’s only two reasons for your new direction. Number one, you’re a fool to sell your hotel to go work with summer. Or number two, you have a plan for diane. And I’ve never known you to be a fool.

Phyllis: You’re right about that.

Billy: Phyllis, you have made some mistakes, some pretty spectacular ones, but you are as savvy as they come. And if you have a plan, well, I bet it involves hurting diane in some way.

Summer: I knew that kyle was going to tell you about my mom coming on board, and I’m glad to hear that you don’t foresee any issues, because we don’t intend to tolerate any turmoil. Marchetti is a business. It’s not a place for anyone to hash out their personal grievances.

Diane: Oh, I couldn’t agree more.

Summer: Great. Well, then we can consider this topic closed.

Diane: Do you mind if I ask a truly honest question before we set this aside?

Summer: Please do.

Diane: Don’t you suspect that your mother’s sudden and massive career move is directly tied to her hatred of me?

Kyle: A really big favor. What do you need?

Mariah: [ Sighs ] I’m worried about tessa. She is super bummed about missing her tour, and she’s putting on a good front, but I can tell. I mean, can you imagine how frustrating it must be? No speaking, no singing.

Kyle: It’s got to be hard, especially for someone with such a beautiful voice.

Mariah: And not to mention all the worrying about how this is going to affect her voice long-term. So I have been trying to think of a way to keep her busy, boost her spirits.

Kyle: Are you pitching that we gift her a free, glamorous, new design from marchetti? Because that’s easy. Go by the showroom. Have her pick something out.

Mariah: That is very, very sweet of you, and I’ll probably end up taking you up on that, but I was thinking more along the lines of a job.

Kyle: Really? You think she’d be interested?

Mariah: Yes. Tessa is a huge fan of marchetti’s line, and she’s always been passionate about fashion. It’s a natural fit, and from a P.R. Standpoint, I’m sure you guys are going to need models for your new U.S. Rollout.

Kyle: Yes, we’re working on it.

Mariah: So who better to team up with than hot singing star tessa porter?

Nikki: Has chance told you exactly what he’s still investigating?

Abby: Not specifically, no. But maybe because of all the lies ashland told, he’s making sure that there’s nothing left uncovered.

Nikki: Well, you have to know how incredibly hard this has been for victoria. And I think the longer the investigation goes on, the more difficult it will be for her to move past it.

Abby: What are you trying to say? That chance should back off the ashland case?

Nikki: Wouldn’t that be what’s best for everybody? Tattoo studio gel pencil liner from maybelline new york.

Summer: Of course, i considered that my mom’s career shift might have something to do with you coming to work at marchetti. And believe me, I let her know my suspicions, as well.

Diane: But you hired her anyway.

Summer: Yes, I did. With the same warning that kyle gave you. We’re going to be keeping a watchful eye on both of you. And my mom has assured me that there won’t be any problems. And I have high hopes that she means what she says, because this is an amazing opportunity for me and my mother to work together just as it is for you and kyle.

Diane: Well, you don’t have to worry about me. I want this to work out more than anyone. In fact, I would love it if phyllis could find a way to forgive me. You know, maybe this whole thing will just be a miracle in disguise.

Phyllis: You know, I find it annoying, ridiculous that everybody in this town seems to think that I always have some nefarious plan, some nefarious intention.

Billy: Yeah, it’s super annoying and ridiculous that people would be curious why you would be selling your prized possession out of the blue to go work with your sworn enemy.

Phyllis: I’m not working with my sworn enemy, billy. I’m working side-by-side with my daughter. I’m helping her attain her vision of marchetti.

Billy: Once again, phyllis, you’re casting yourself in a supporting role, and that’s not you. You are the queen bee.

Phyllis: You know, I like a challenge. You know that, billy.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: I thrive for a challenge, don’t I? And I’ll be overseeing the home-design division of marchetti. It’s a huge, huge position. It’s hardly a supporting player.

Billy: Okay, then. Why didn’t you say that? Because that actually sounds like a cool gig.

Phyllis: It is a cool gig. It’s a great gig. So that’s why I have risen above my hatred for diane, a hatred that cost me my relationship with jack and any sort of happiness that I would find with him. The sort of happiness I’ll never — I’ll never get again, I’m afraid.

Billy: Oh, boy. You are definitely up to something.

Devon: Yeah, I appreciate your concern, but what’s going on between nate and me has nothing to do with you or our history.

Elena: [ Sighs ] Good to know.

Devon: Yeah. It’s just… like, work doesn’t change the way I feel about him as family, but as a c-suite executive, he’s created a few issues. But it’s not all his fault. I take a little bit of blame, too.

Elena: Yeah?

Devon: Yeah.

Elena: In what way?

Devon: Well, I just sort of eased him into this high-level position instead of just throwing him into the deep end and expecting him to swim.

Elena: Oh. Well, look, I know you have a lot of business experience, and you were fortunate to have neil as a guide. But nate isn’t some wet-behind-the-ear college grad just starting out in the world, so he probably shouldn’t be treated as one. I mean, do you think it’s possible that you’ve put up some defenses when it comes to nate?

Devon: No. No, not at all. The only thing I’ve done is clearly lay out how I believe the hierarchy should work, and, for whatever reason, he’s been reluctant to embrace it, which is now causing me to wonder if I made a mistake altogether bringing him on board.

Nate: You’re dealing with enough right now. The last thing you need from me is to burden you with my troubles.

Imani: Honestly, I could use the distraction. I have the whole plane ride to virginia to worry about my mother’s condition. So in the meantime, let me be here for you for a change.

Nate: Okay. As long as you remember, you asked for it.

Imani: I did. Now, tell me what’s going on.

Nate: Devon is apparently worried that I’m some sort of liability to chancellor-winters. We had a slight misunderstanding about something that I was able to fix once I realized it was a problem.

Imani: Mm, that doesn’t sound like a big deal.

Nate: First year post-merger is critical for chancellor-winters. Devon is afraid that I made us look bad, and he wants to give me a mentor.

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Mariah: So? What do you think? Don’t you think tessa would make a great model while her voice recovers?

Kyle: Well, I have to admit it is an intriguing idea, and summer did mention finding a fresh face to usher in the new era of the fashion line.

Mariah: Great minds.

Kyle: Of course, I would have to talk to her before I commit to anything. She is the creative eye of the brand.

Mariah: I know that it’s not a done deal. I’m just happy you didn’t dismiss it out of hand. Okay, please don’t say anything to tessa before it’s a done deal, alright? I don’t want to get her hopes up for nothing. Okay? Cool. Hey. Oh. Thank you so much.

Kyle: Thank you.

Voice app: What?

Mariah: What?

Voice app: My voice may be gone, but my eyes and ears still work. What’s going on with you two?

Mariah: No, nothing. I was just discussing this awesome weather that we’re having.

Diane: Maybe having phyllis come to marchetti will give us a chance to bond on some level.

Summer: I think you’re laying it on a little thick now, diane.

Diane: Am I? Think how different things would be if your mother could find a way to forgive me the same way kyle has and jack seems to be on the verge of doing.

Summer: I wouldn’t put too much hope into total forgiveness.

Diane: You’re probably right. It’s probably just wishful thinking on my part.

Summer: I’m not just talking about my mother. I mean, that is a tall order for jack, too.

Diane: I see.

Summer: Diane, I’ve watched you with harrison. I mean, you are absolutely wonderful with him, especially given everything that’s going on. But that doesn’t erase your history.

Diane: I realize that, summer, and I know that I have a lot more work to do in that regard.

Summer: A lot more. Jack is working hard to keep the peace for kyle and harrison’s sake. But, you know, I’m going to give you the same warning I gave my mom. Don’t attempt to manipulate jack the way that you have in the past. I am just as protective of him as I am of kyle.

Diane: Good to know.

Summer: And if you do pull anything at all, you’ll have to contend with me.

Phyllis: Why can’t you believe that my heart is in the right place?

Billy: Okay, just stop. Stop the phony denials for a second, okay, and just hear me out. I’m not here to criticize you. I’m speaking to you as an ex-lover and a semi-friend.

Phyllis: Semi? Pushing it. Really.

Billy: Take this for what it is, phyllis. Let it go. Whatever you have planned for diane, walk away. Because even if you win — and my money’s on you — you will still lose in the end.

Phyllis: What makes you think I will lose?

Billy: Because there is always collateral damage in war. And I’m looking at the battlefield, and I see that collateral damage is going to be summer.

Phyllis: It’ll never be summer. Summer won’t be near the line of fire, billy.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: If there was a line of fire, which there is not.

Billy: Okay, well, let me share another little tidbit of breaking news with you, because it could cause more damage to this equation.

Phyllis: Alright, tell me.

Billy: You’ll be working at marchetti, but, of course, that’s still under the jabot umbrella. Kyle is leaving jabot to go run marchetti. Which means the powers that be at jabot will be shifting.

Phyllis: Who exactly is shifting?

Billy: Brace yourself. Adam. Jack offered adam a job at jabot. (Tonya) smoking damaged my heart.

Phyllis: Adam is working at jabot?

Billy: Believe me, I was just as surprised as you.

Phyllis: What is he going to be doing?

Billy: He’s filling in for kyle. Co-ceo.

Phyllis: Co-ceo? He’ll have power.

Billy: Yeah.

Phyllis: Jack is literally filling his son’s shoes with adam.

Billy: Apparently, adam hasn’t decided whether he wants to take the job or not, but there’s no talking jack out of the offer because we know jack. Not only is he filling a corporate need, but he’s saving adam’s soul.

Phyllis: This is unbelievable. It’s unbelievable. Adam is yet another person who gets an umpteenth chance to redeem himself in jack’s eyes. I mean, this is how it is. It’s diane, adam, and then me.

Billy: Look, I get it, okay, but I think you need to focus on the ramifications, because you know just as well as I do, you throw adam into any mix, it’s a recipe for disaster.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Well, it doesn’t matter with marchetti because summer and kyle are running marchetti. I mean, you don’t think that jack is going to involve adam in that company, do you?

Billy: I don’t know. But if he does, whose side do you think is going to take, yours or diane’s?

Phyllis: Oh, well, adam’s definitely going to take diane’s side, given their history.

Billy: Right.

Phyllis: And jack is just going to follow along and give diane the benefit of the doubt like he’s been doing.

Billy: So think about it. Do you want to be the one responsible for throwing oil on the fire?

[ Cellphone rings ]

Phyllis: [ Scoffs ] I have to take this. Hello?

Nikki: We need to meet.

Imani: I hate that you’re getting so little support from your cousin. You don’t deserve to be treated like that.

Nate: Unfortunately, I don’t think devon’s is going to change his mind. He’s determined to view me as some sort of screw-up.

Imani: That’s ridiculous. I know you could be doing so much more. You have so much potential, and you are so close to taking off and soaring. Maybe devon is threatened by that.

Nate: Thank you, imani. It’s nice to get some support from a colleague for a change. You know, I have felt like devon’s been holding me back.

Imani: Mm.

Nate: But there’s also a chance he might be right. Maybe I overstepped a few times, but not out of malice or arrogance or anything like that. It was from pure enthusiasm. I don’t know. Maybe I need to learn to play the game a little better.

Imani: Mnh-mnh. That’s one way to go, but I don’t agree with that strategy. Clearly, devon needs to be the only one in full control.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Mwah! How lucky am I to run into you?

Devon: Oh, it’s always good to see you. Oh, and thank you for that new picture of dominic you sent me here. It’s my screen saver now.

Abby: Oh, my gosh. It’s so cute. Chance did the same thing. He wanted to see the picture every time he pulls out his phone.

Devon: Is he going to be stopping by later?

Abby: Oh, no, I highly doubt it. He’s been working these crazy hours trying to tie up any loose ends on the ashland locke car crash.

Devon: What loose ends could there be?

Abby: You know, I keep asking myself the same question, and the more I think about it, the more I think I’m not going to like the answer.

Devon: Why do you say that?

Abby: [ Sighs ] I think chance is keeping something from me because my family’s involved, and that can’t be good.

Phyllis: Where’s ashley? Is she going to grace us with her presence?

Nikki: Oh, I’m afraid not. She had to go out of town on business. Please have a seat.

Phyllis: Out of town on business, huh? Okay, I thought this was supposed to be a group effort, but one of our coconspirators is completely useless, nikki.

Nikki: Oh, no, she is not. She is completely committed to our cause, although she is still concerned about your sabotage plan. In fact, that’s why I asked you to come over, because I need to know the details of your next moves.

Phyllis: The details? I thought we were good. Wait a second. Are you saying that you don’t trust me?

Nikki: Well, in a word, no.

With age comes more…

Devon: I get why you’d be concerned about what chance is working on, but, you know, you can trust him to do the right thing.

Abby: Oh, of course he will. I’m just — I’m worried about my sister. Victoria has been through so much.

Devon: If anybody can handle it, she can.

Abby: Yeah, I keep telling myself that. But enough of me and all of my worries. How are you and amanda?

Devon: Uh… well, I wish I could give you some happier news, but we’re actually going through a difficult time because her mother is dealing with some serious health issues right now. Naya slipped into a coma.

Abby: I am so sorry to hear that.

Devon: Yeah, it’s rough, so amanda is back in virginia right now with her mom, and i wish I could’ve gone with her.

Abby: Oh, well, why didn’t you?

Devon: I offered to go, but she said that it was fine and she had it under control. And, plus, things have been a little tense at chancellor-winters lately.

Abby: Oh.

Devon: So, yeah. Working with family has its own set of complications.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I totally understand that. That’s why I’m so happy to have society. It’s my own special place. No judgment, no interference. Yeah, and thanks to you and all the advice that you gave me, this place is a big success.

Devon: Good.

Abby: I just realized something.

Devon: Mm-hmm. What?

Abby: That you, devon hamilton, have been instrumental in two out of the three loves of my life, my work and dominic.

Devon: Mm. Well, at least I’ve done something right.

Abby: Mm.

[ Both chuckle ]

Imani: Listen, I understand that you want to think the best of your cousin, but devon isn’t looking at the bigger picture here. In my opinion, the last thing you need to do is take a step back. If anything, you need to turn up the heat, not give in.

Nate: But I don’t want to create more conflict.

Imani: Maybe not, but it’s clear and sad devon doesn’t value what you bring to the work. And I’m sorry, but slow and steady isn’t going to convince him otherwise.

Nate: So what do you think will?

Imani: Remember how you took the bull by the horns at the launch? Hm?

Imani: People responded so positively to you.

Imani: You need to do something like that again, only bigger and bolder. Something that will demand attention and respect.

Mariah: [ Chuckling ] What? Nothing is going on with us. Seriously.

Kyle: Yeah, we were just catching up. There’s nothing for you to worry about. Hey, there’s my beautiful wife.

Mariah: Hey. Hi, summer. Kyle was just talking about you, actually. All good things, of course.

Summer: I would certainly hope so.

Mariah: And I wish that we could stay and chat, but we have to go.

Summer: Please don’t go on my account.

Mariah: Oh, no, no. No, I think you and kyle need some private time, so we’re going to go, but we’ll see you guys later. Yeah, bye.

Kyle: What’s up?

Summer: I just had a very interesting encounter with your mother.

Kyle: Mm. Interesting how?

Summer: She was spinning this fantasy about my mother forgiving her and the two of them bonding.

Kyle: Well, that’s never going to happen.

Summer: I know. So I have to wonder, are we asking for trouble here, expecting our mothers to peacefully work together?

Kyle: If we pull a job offer from either one of them, it could spur off into something even worse now.

Summer: It would probably launch an all-out war.

Kyle: I think we have to get them to stick to their word.

Summer: And if they don’t?

Kyle: It’s up to us to keep the peace. And there’s still a chance that both our moms could happily surprise us.

Summer: I would so like to believe that that’s possible.

Phyllis: Okay. Surprise. Surprise. Guess what. I don’t trust you and ashley, either.

Nikki: Well, you might be surprised to know that the reason I don’t trust you is somewhat of a compliment.

Phyllis: Oh, really? I have to hear this.

Nikki: Phyllis, I am worried that you might back down at the last minute out of concern for summer, and I completely understand that maternal instinct to want to protect your child. You and I have that in common. But it doesn’t really help our cause. The best way to keep summer and her family safe is to get diane out of town for good.

Phyllis: Yes, I know that. I agree with you. Nikki, I mean, I don’t appreciate your backhanded compliment about protecting my daughter. I don’t appreciate that, especially since I’m the only one in this triumvirate who’s actually doing something. So you have worries, you have concerns. I get it. But until you really contribute, keep your opinions to yourself, okay?

Jack: Hi. Could I get a coffee, black, to go, please? Diane. Hey, I’m glad I ran into you.

Diane: Oh, that’s nice to hear, but why?

Jack: Well, I have been reading to harrison from the books you gave him that deal with loss and grief, and they’ve been very special, very, very helpful. I can already see the positive effects they’re having on him.

Diane: Aww, that’s good. I’m glad. Hey, thank you for sharing that with me.

Jack: The ones I was reading to him today were the teddy bear stories. Yeah, and he got it right away. He saw the parallels between the story and his loss of a man he always thought was his father.

Diane: Well, we’re lucky we have such a bright grandson.

Jack: We are indeed. Thank you. I mean it. Thank you for a very thoughtful gift.

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