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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Nikki: What about the factories in indiana and kentucky?

Victoria: Let’s keep them up and running at 60% capacity. Oh, except for the one in fort wayne. It’s too far away from the distribution center. We could find a way to re-purpose it or find a buyer.

Nikki: And the commercial developments in south carolina?

Victoria: If we can find a rate of return at 8%, let’s see. Otherwise, let’s sit on it for the next six months. The market will come back. We’ll make a profit. It’s just gonna take time. Is that all?

Nikki: Um, that is everything on my list, except for one thing.

Victoria: And what would that be?

Nikki: I have a question about the acquisition of a company called newman media.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] What do you want to know?

Nikki: Are we gonna fold their finance and marketing staff into our existing teams?

Victoria: You know, before i say anything about that, i should — I should ask ashland what he thinks. I just want to make sure we’re both on the same page.

Nikki: Okay.

Victoria: You know, he is doing much better. He’s — he’s healthier, he’s stronger, and he really seems to want to sink his teeth into this part of the business. He’s particularly interested in how the merger plays out.

Nikki: Huh. That means he doesn’t trust adam.

Victoria: Can you blame him?

Nikki: No, I can’t even believe adam’s on our executive team or that you agreed to bring him on board.

Victoria: Well, I really didn’t have much of a choice. Dad insisted on it if I wanted to acquire newman media.

Nikki: Well, I hope that this recent show of humility is sincere and that he’s come to terms with the idea of answering to you, but…

Victoria: Mom, I know. Trust me. Ashland and I, we share your concerns. And believe, we’re gonna be keeping a very close eye on adam.

The role of ashland locke

will now be played by

robert newman.

Adam: Hello. No victoria?

Ashland: She’s out to lunch with nikki. She’ll be back in a few minutes if you need her.

Adam: Well, I can talk to you, unless I’m interrupting. Working on something big?

Ashland: I was just reading a report on a new water treatment facility. It’s powered solely by renewable energy. The technology is amazing. It could be a great growth opportunity for us. I’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves.

Adam: Well, your health must be improving. Getting back to work, looking forward to the future.

Ashland: I prefer to think of it the other way around. I think my health is improving because I’m working.

Adam: Well, either way, that’s a good sign. You know, I was always glad to get your input on newman media as a member of the board. It’s gonna be even better now that we are on the same team.

Ashland: Are we?

Adam: Sure, I look forward to your input and your perspective on the business.

Ashland: I’m glad to hear that’s your attitude, because now that newman media is part of newman/locke, you will definitely be hearing from me.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Oh, my god. You’ve got to be kidding me.

Billy: Thank you. Hey, how goes it?

Lily: Hey, not great. You know that exec in accounting that I wanted to promote.

Billy: Whitney? What’s going on with her?

Lily: She’s resigning. I thought I sold her on my vision of chancellor, but she’s taking a job in salt lake city.

Billy: Okay, well, it’s all good. You’ll find someone.

Lily: I need some help.

Billy: Alright, well, I’m all yours. Let me just finish up here, and then I’ll head home to our place and we can figure out if there’s any internal candidates that are right for the job.

Lily: Uh, you know what? I’m gonna meet you there later. There’s — there’s something i have to do first.

Billy: Okay, I’ll see you in a bit.

Sally: Hey, billy. What’s happening?

Billy: Sally. Sorry, I did not recognize you without the ridiculous glasses or fake wig on or without the camera pointed directly at me, which, let’s be honest, was the most important part of your ensemble, wasn’t it?

Sally: I’d really hoped you’d gotten over that by now.

Billy: Right, ’cause it’s been a whole two weeks.

Sally: Exactly. It’s ancient history. I said that I was glad that it was all an act, and I meant that. Now, look at you. I mean, you’re doing great, mr. Coo of chancellor industries. Congratulations.

Billy: Thank you very much. I hear things haven’t turned out so well for you. Rumor has it the first thing that victoria did when she acquired newman media was get rid of the fashion platform.

Sally: That is right, she did.

Billy: Tough break.

Sally: Thank you for your concern.

Billy: Well, good luck finding a new job.

Sally: Yeah, I’ll be just fine. Adam is keeping me on.

Billy: Oh, is that right? Are you his new executive assistant? Did he line up more people for you to stalk?

Sally: Sort of. I am now the chief operating officer at newman media.

Billy: Chief operating — coo?

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Lily: Nikki, hello.

Nikki: Hi, lily. How are you?

Lily: I’m good. How are you?

Nikki: Just fine.

Lily: I just saw victoria’s car pull away.

Nikki: Oh, we had a meeting earlier. I’m getting ready to leave myself.

Lily: Actually, would you mind staying for just a minute? I’d love to pick your brain about something.

Nikki: Well, sure. Have a seat.

Lily: Okay, thank you.

Sally: I’m really glad we both landed on our feet.

Billy: You went from third banana at a barely recognizable fashion platform to being second-in-command at a highly prestigious media conglomerate. That’s not landing on your feet. That’s flying above the clouds. So I guess your super spying really paid off for you this time. No offense.

Sally: Really? Why else would you say that other than to offend me? And for the record, my little video surveillance project had nothing to do with my new job.

Billy: Right, so it’s your extensive operations résumé, that’s what got you the gig, sally?

Sally: Uh-huh, you may not know this, but I actually have a lot of business experience. I ran my own fashion house back in la.

Billy: I really don’t want to hear it because I don’t care. It’s clear to me that the only reason why adam put you in second-in-command is because you will stoop to whatever level he asks you to.

Sally: Is that the reason lily chose to hire you?

Billy: You helped him slander an innocent man by secretly recording —

Sally: Okay, wait. Hold on. First of all, I don’t think you’re using the word “slander” correctly. And secondly, if you’re talking about yourself, you’re definitely not using the word “innocent” —

Billy: You tried to capture me on video in a compromising situation. Did you not, sally?

Sally: Yes, but your whole act was a scam. You set us up. You pretended to be this gambling, drunken mess in hopes that adam would fall for it and publish a story, which he never did.

Billy: Because I stopped it. Because I took the high road.

Sally: But until you had this attack of conscience, you tried to entrap him. So where do you get off playing the victim?

Ashland: You must be very excited.

Adam: About what, exactly?

Ashland: Your expanding universe. There are so many new possibilities for newman media.

Adam: More resources don’t always translate into more opportunities.

Ashland: Come on, that’s exactly what you were hoping for when you bid on chanccomm yourself.

Adam: Not exactly.

Ashland: Okay, true enough. You probably weren’t anticipating working for your sister and you probably thought that you were gonna be running some independent venture, but I-I assure you, this is a scintillating time to be part of newman/locke. Great things are happening.

Adam: Well, you can consider me scintillated.

Ashland: I believe you will look back on this moment and be glad you came aboard when you did.

Adam: Well, I think that goes both ways. I think you and victoria will look back and be very excited that I stuck around.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] Ooh, well, there’s that famous newman confidence.

Adam: Hey, I’m just being serious. ‘Cause I actually have a proven track record of success in this field. And I have done a damn good job with newman media, and you have not had any complaints about my work.

Ashland: Fair enough, but the situation has changed.

Adam: Yes, but the work remains the same.

Ashland: Still, you are going to have to make some adjustments. You’ve been the — what, the sole decision-maker for a very long time. That’s not the case anymore.

Adam: Yes, I have accepted the fact that my father wants more of a say. And victoria will occasionally want to weigh in, if, for no other reason, to remind me that she’s the boss.

Ashland: Not just your sister and not just occasionally. Adam, we own the company. We will be charting its course and giving you direction, not the other way around. Now, if you’re not comfortable with that, that’s fine. I would suggest you make a decision and move on.

[Music: “I swear”]

Nikki: I hope you’re not coming to me to give you advice on how to handle jill because that is not one of my strengths.

Lily: Oh, no, no. No, no, no.

Nikki: Ah.

Lily: No, jill and I get along great. We’re fine. That’s not it.

Nikki: Oh, good. Alright, then. Now, how can I help you?

Lily: Well, there have just been so many times in the last couple of months that I have been dying to pick up the phone and call katherine.

Nikki: Yeah, I feel that way practically every day.

Lily: I’m sure. So I figured next best thing would be to talk to somebody who was close to her and knew her best and just see if there’s anything she’d want me to know as I take over her company.

Nikki: Well, I would love to talk about my old friend. What is it that you want to hear about?

Lily: Well, I have this image of katherine as this, you know, tough-as-nails businesswoman who’s barking orders and decisive and never wrong.

Nikki: Well, she was wrong a lot over the years.

Lily: Well, yeah, I’m sure, but, I mean, the rest of that image, that’s — that was the real her, right?

Nikki: Uh, she didn’t put a show on for anybody. Here’s something you might not know. She never set out to be a business mogul.

Lily: No?

Nikki: No, the company became her responsibility when phillip died. And in the beginning, she was content to let other people run it, but after a while, she thought she could run it just as well as they can, so she took over and the rest is history.

Lily: God, that must have been hard. I mean, there were so few women running corporations at the time.

Nikki: She was definitely ahead of her time. And she loved it when people underestimated her.

[ Laughs ] She liked to mix things up. She had fun shaking things up, you know? That would be her advice to you. Have fun. I mean, I’m sure you have an idea of what direction you want the company to go in.

Lily: I do. I definitely have a vision. It’s just [Sighs] You know, chancellor has such a rich history with amazing business legends that have run it, including my dad. And I just… I feel like it’s presumptuous of me to think that I’m anywhere near their league.

Nikki: Oh, trust me, you are. Your father was the best mentor you could’ve had.

Lily: Yeah. Another person I wish I could pick up the phone and call.

Nikki: Well, I’m sure you still hear his voice because i do. Trust what he says. Neil and katherine are watching over you. You’re gonna be just fine. Oh, and please don’t tell anybody I said this, but…trust jill’s judgment. She knows what she’s doing when it comes to chancellor, anyway. And she would never have put you in charge if she wasn’t sure that you were ready. You’re gonna make all of them proud, I know it.

Billy: Well, this has been very entertaining, trying to watch you take the high road. It’s kind of like watching those videos of cats playing the piano. You can’t really believe what you’re seeing, but you can’t take your eyes off it either.

Sally: Did you just compare me to a piano-playing cat?

Billy: Yeah, I don’t trust cats either. The point I’m trying to make is that adam cost me my reputation and my job, which is the only reason I put that plan in motion in the first place. And I knew it would work because he loves to see people suffer. Wouldn’t be surprised if he had a fistful of popcorn as he watched the videos that you filmed.

Sally: I don’t know the person you’re describing.

Billy: No? Adam? About yay high, beady, untrustworthy eyes, brown hair to hide his devil horns on his head.

Sally: You’re wrong. Adam felt bad that your life was such a wreck, just like I did.

Billy: Yeah, but you still found the strength to keep filming me.

Sally: I don’t think adam would have taken advantage of your suffering, which wasn’t real anyway, ’cause you’re obviously fine now. You’ve got this great new gig and you’re happy, which was the whole point of calling off your little scheme, right? To let go of the resentment that was eating you alive, right? Or am I mistaken?

Billy: No, that is accurate.

Sally: Okay, so then why can’t you just be happy that we’ve all moved on?

Billy: You want me to be happy that adam is now running chanccomm, the company that i built?

Sally: If you have an issue with that, I would take it up with victoria, ’cause keeping adam in charge was her call. Maybe knowing that will make it a little easier for you to swallow.

Billy: You know what? It will, because I know how victoria really feels about her brother, so I can’t imagine this little situation is gonna last very long. Good luck, sally.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: I don’t understand why you’re taking this tone with me. We have always had a pretty solid working relationship.

Ashland: I totally agree. I hope we get to continue that relationship. I ju– I just think it’s important that you know where things stand. This is an excellent opportunity for you.

Adam: That has been made abundantly clear. My father has mentioned the word “opportunity” 20 times when he told me why he’s selling the company.

Ashland: He’s a wise man. And he sees the potential you have right at your fingertips. But I need you to understand this — we’re willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but any insubordination, any challenge to our authority on your part would be a major mistake. We will not tolerate it.

Adam: “We”? You mean you and victoria?

Ashland: Yes.

Adam: Are you guys one entity now?

Ashland: As far as you’re concerned, yes.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Thought you were more of an advisor. Now you’re talking as if you’re her equal partner in running newman/locke.

Ashland: That’s exactly what I am.

Adam: Hmm.

Ashland: I presume that’s not a problem for you.

Adam: That’s between you and your wife.

My issue is your change in attitude towards me, ’cause we’ve always gotten along and now you’re taking this hard-line approach with me. I mean, is this because I’m in less favor with victor these days? I’m easier to dismiss?

Ashland: I can promise you i have not given one moment of thought or consideration to your relationship with your father. This is business. The world doesn’t revolve around you. And now neither does newman media.

Adam: Well, I can’t wait to show you how wrong you are on that score.

Ashland: We shall see.

Victoria: What’s going on here?

Billy: Hey, there she is. I hope you remembered my extra verde sauce for my enchilada because I remember your pear tart, right there.

Lily: Of course. Thank you. I’ll never forget your extra sauce.

Billy: Mmm. Well-oiled machine, aren’t we? You okay? What are you thinking?

Lily: I don’t know, I just keep thinking about that girl from accounting. I just can’t believe that she would jump ship like that, you know? How is that gonna look from the outside?

Billy: I wouldn’t worry too much about it at all. To be honest, I think it’s a compliment.

Lily: How is that a compliment?

Billy: Because she got passed over for the top job, and if she thought that you were gonna crash and burn as chancellor’s ceo, then she would’ve stuck around to swoop in and save the day. But she didn’T. She bounced, which means she believes that you’re gonna be around for a very, very long time. And if she wanted to, you know, climb the ladder, she had to make a move.

Lily: Yeah, I guess that’s true. And I do believe that our headhunters will find some great people.

Billy: There you go. There’s the silver lining. And when you’ve whittled it all down, I will be there to help you pick the right person that’s excited to work with you because working at chancellor should be fun.

Lily: That’s funny, that’s what nikki told me.

Billy: When did you talk to nikki?

Lily: Uh, just now, at society. I went to her because I wanted to see if she had any advice that she thought katherine would give me. I’m sure that sounds weird, right?

Billy: No, no. To be honest, I’ve sought nikki’s advice many times over the years.

Lily: Really?

Billy: Yeah, whether it’s about victoria or the kids or sobriety, and if you want any insight on katherine, nikki’s the one to talk to.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, she just told me that katherine took so much joy in running the company. Not that it was a party every day, but that she never lost sight of how much she loved the role.

Billy: Well, I believe that you can do the exact same thing. Now, be honest with me. Why did you go talk to nikki in the first place?

Lily: Well, I mean, you know, even though I’m honored to have this job, it’s overwhelming. I…I just want to make sure that I can match up to, you know, katherine’s savvy and my dad’s intellect and jill’s confidence in me.

Billy: I know you can.

Lily: Well, I don’t really need a pep talk. I’m just being honest with how i feel.

Billy: I get it. I appreciate that.

Lily: Well, let me know if you don’t want to hear my concerns.

Billy: Why wouldn’t I?

Lily: Because it’s the job that you wanted.

Ashland: Nothing to worry about, just battle lines being drawn, sabres being rattled.

Victoria: I don’t like the sound of that.

Adam: Mm, it was nothing. We were actually just making a friendly bet on how long I’ll be able to stick around under this new regime.

Victoria: Well, I’ll take the under.

Adam: Of course.

Victoria: Some of us actually have work to do, so if there’s nothing else.

Adam: Uh, I actually came by to let you know I hired a coo.

Victoria: Really? Who?

Adam: Sally spectra.

Victoria: Well, she’s a fashion designer. I mean, a very good one, but still, coo?

Adam: She has a business background. She ran a fashion house in la. She even held her own against the big boys out there. She has a unique perspective because she is creative and practical.

Ashland: Don’t forget calculating.

Victoria: You remember what she did to our niece, don’t you?

Adam: I do. Still unclear on how summer was harmed.

Victoria: Well, I’m sure that nick could clarify that for you.

Adam: Regardless of that event, she would like to move past that. She wants a clean slate. We have that in common.

Victoria: And this is why you think that she would make a good coo?

Adam: It’s one of the many reasons. And I feel strongly that I have made the right choice. So just so I’m clear — do i have the autonomy to hire and fire who I want or do I need to come to you with every decision that I make?

Victoria: You have leeway to make personnel decisions. Let’s just call it autonomy within reason. And as for your coo, I’m fine with it. You’re gonna have to train her and mentor her yourself, of course.

Adam: Well, thanks for your time. See you around the water cooler.

Ashland: You’re really okay with sally being in such an influential position? I mean, she designed a lovely wedding dress, but overseeing operations…

Victoria: Sally’s an opportunist. She’s also very reckless. Those are both traits that could work to our advantage over time.

Ashland: Two steps ahead of everybody again.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: So, tell me about the battle lines and the sabre rattling.

Ashland: Don’t worry about it.

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Sighs ] It’s your father. Hello, victor.

Victor: Hello, ashland. Would you mind coming by the ranch and have a talk with me?

Ashland: Well, I happen to be free right now. I’ll be right over.

Victor: Thank you.

Victoria: You’re going to meet with my father.

Ashland: Yes. I’ve been summoned.

Victoria: What does he want to talk about?

Ashland: I have no idea.

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Billy: You know you can talk to me about anything, okay? And I really don’t like the fact that you would hide anything from me.

Lily: I know, it just feels very insensitive to complain about the demands of a job that, you know, you feel like you could do in your sleep.

Billy: There’s so many things wrong with that, I’m not even sure where to start. First of all, I haven’t been sleeping at all lately, so there’s that.

Lily: Okay, I’m trying to be serious right now.

Billy: Yes, and so am I. I do not hold a grudge because my mother picked you to run chancellor. But, yes, I did want the job, but you are the right person for this position, and I am very happy to be a team player.

Lily: Yeah, but we’re not co-captains.

Billy: That’s okay. Believe me, I am very excited about what we are building here. And as far as these moments of self-doubt, you don’t have to worry about that. And I will say that katherine, jill, neil — I’m sure they all felt the exact same way when they took over at chancellor. But you don’t have to compare yourself to them because you are the one and only lily winters — the smartest, savviest, strongest, sexiest ceo this company has ever had.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, I know I said that i didn’t need a pep talk, but that was pretty great, so thank you.

Billy: You’re welcome.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart. How was your lunch with victoria?

Nikki: Very productive.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: I think the improvement in ashland’s health is really helping her. She’s very relaxed and focused and doesn’t have a cloud of worry over her head.

Victor: That’s good to know.

Nikki: I also ran into lily.

Victor: Oh. The new ceo of chancellor?

Nikki: Jill was so smart to bring her back to town to put her talent to good use. I mean, just the fact that she knows how to rein billy now and then shows her managerial skills.

Victor: But, sweetheart, the fact that she got involved with billy boy abbott in the first place doesn’t speak well of her judgment, does it?

Nikki: Well, they’re happy, so I can’t begrudge them that, especially since victoria has moved on and is happily remarried.

Victor: Yeah. By the way, ashland is on the way over.

Nikki: Oh. Why?

Victor: Just want to have a conversation with him one-on-one.

Nikki: About what?

Victor: Not important.

Nikki: Well, then tell me.

Victor: You promise me, not a word of this to victoria, okay?

Nikki: Alright, yes, i understand.

Victor: It seems that the clinic where ashland got his treatment in peru was not a clinic he just sort of stumbled upon. Turns out, he has known about it for years. Has been sending money to it for years.

Nikki: I don’t know what that means. I mean, has he been making charitable donations?

Victor: Nothing charitable about it. It was a tax haven. A tax-dodging scheme. Send him in. Has victoria ever mentioned anything to you about ashland’s connection to the clinic?

Nikki: No, I don’t think she knows anything about this.

Ashland: Oh, I’m — I’m sorry, I hope I’m not interrupting.

Nikki: Oh, no. Good to see you, ashland.

Victor: Thank you for coming, ashland.

Nikki: I will let you two gentlemen talk.

Victor: Alright, sweetheart. Ashland, please have a seat.

Ashland: Thank you. So, what is it you would like to discuss, victor?

Victor: Well, you know, last time, you mentioned this water treatment plant. I’m curious about it.

Ashland: I’d be happy to give you more details.

Victor: By the way, would you care for a drink, or is that not part of your treatment regimen?

Ashland: No, it’s fine. Thank you.

Victor: Alright.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: There we go.

Ashland: [ Clears throat ]

Victor: Cheers.

Ashland: Cheers.

Victor: You know, I find it just absolutely miraculous that you just found this clinic in the nick of time.

Ashland: Well, in truth, victor, it was a little more than just luck.

Victor: Really? Kids can change minds,

Adam: Everything okay?

Sally: Yeah, it’s all good. Just ran into billy. Guy’s really starting to get on my nerves.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Really? I am a big fan, actually.

Sally: I just don’t understand how people can have everything more or less handed to them and still can’t be happy. And then when they find out about other people reaping the rewards of years of hard work, they resent it.

Adam: Look, I wouldn’t pay much attention to anything that billy abbot has to say.

Sally: That’s good advice. Where were you just now?

Adam: I went to see victoria.

Sally: Did you ask her about my becoming coo?

Adam: I did.

Sally: And? She’s not gonna let me have it, is she? All the newmans still hate me because of the summer thing, right?

Adam: Well, that did come up, actually.

Sally: I knew it. When am I gonna catch a break? Did you tell her that I’m working hard to prove myself?

Adam: I didn’t have much of a chance to get into that.

Sally: Okay, well, did you mention my business background?

Adam: I sure tried.

Sally: Well, I appreciate the effort. So does she not want me around at all? I mean, maybe there’s a lower position I could take? I can make myself practically invisible if that’s what I need to do to stay.

Adam: I’m afraid that won’t be possible.

Sally: Oh, man.

Adam: You’re going to have to be very visible because you are going to be helping me run a major media conglomerate.

Sally: What?!

Adam: Congratulations, madame coo. The job is yours.

Lily: Something sweet?

Billy: I bought that for you.

Lily: Well, we can share because you said nice things to me and knew how to make me feel better.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Well, the truth is I knew what to say this time because I’ve lived through it. For most of my life, I’ve had this feeling of not meeting the expectations of the great john abbot or even my brother jack. Believe me, it was a waste of time.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: And I promise you that if my dad was still around, he would give you the same advice. You don’t have to emulate anyone. You do you. You have everything you need to succeed.

Lily: Yeah, nikki said that i can still hear my dad’s voice in my head, encouraging me and giving me confidence.

Billy: That’s good. Although it baffles me that you would be lacking in any confidence.

Lily: Well, I know I can do the job, I just…I don’t know, I have a little bit of anxiety.

Billy: I get that, and that’s natural, you know? That keeps you on your toes, so you don’t get complacent.

Lily: And it can also keep you up at night. Are we ever gonna talk about your insomnia?

Billy: We already have.

Lily: Okay, you say that nothing is bothering you, but if you are having trouble sleeping, then clearly there’s something going on.

Ashland: I was aware of the clinic before I got sick. In fact, because of a strange set of circumstances, I was one of their benefactors.

Victor: Wow. How did that happen?

Ashland: A few years ago, i had a colleague who was very ill. He was at the clinic being treated. The results were fantastic, but the clinic itself was going through some kind of a financial crisis. They were in jeopardy of losing their funding.

Victor: Sure.

Ashland: I saw it as a matter of life and death. So I wrote a check.

Victor: Just like that?

Ashland: Well, it wasn’t quite that simple. You know, international law, as you well know, being what it is. No, my accountant had to get creative with getting the money down there — shell corporations, wire transfers, that sort of thing.

Victor: Right.

Ashland: But we kept it afloat.

Victor: I think it’s a fantastic story, really. I mean, here you are, you bailed out this clinic, and a few years later, it saves your life.

Ashland: I like to think of it as karma.

Victor: Yes. Well, I kind of agree with you. Now, victoria never told me about this.

Ashland: Victoria doesn’t know.

Victor: Oh.

Ashland: I intentionally kept it from her.

Victor: And why is that?

Ashland: Technically, it wasn’t ethical.

[ Chuckles ] Why should I have to jump to the front of the line to get this treatment? But we managed to keep that part of it quiet. It didn’t become an issue. I just…I didn’t want victoria to worry that it might create some kind of obstacle.

Victor: Mm.

Ashland: She already has so much to worry about.

Victor: Oh, yeah, yeah. And we want to protect victoria above all else, you know. What can I du with less asthma?

Sally: I cannot believe that you let me think victoria rejected me becoming coo. I thought I was fired and out on the street. How could you do something so mean?

Adam: I know. I know I shouldn’t have. I guess I just imagined when you found out you go the job that you would be so happy you’d throw your arms around me like you did the other day.

Sally: I thought we agreed that we shouldn’t even be thinking along those lines.

Adam: You are right. So forget I mentioned it.

Sally: It’s forgotten.

Billy: You have enough on your plate. We don’t need to worry about my sleep schedule.

Lily: Okay, our relationship is not one-sided, alright? If there’s something going on with you, then tell me, so I can do something to help.

Billy: You’ve already helped with this issue.

Lily: How?

Billy: By partnering with hamilton-winters on this podcast. Honestly, I am very excited about it. I can’t stop thinking about possible guests or concepts or content and how to market the show. I think it’s gonna be great.

Lily: Okay, but how does that help with your sleep pattern?

Billy: Because it’s a creative outlet. My creative juices are flowing, right? So there’s no room for stress or anxiety. I’m gonna sleep like a baby tonight.

Lily: And dream of podcasts?

Billy: Absolutely.

Lily: You done?

Billy: Thank you.

Nikki: Ashland left?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Well, what’s the verdict?

Victor: I don’t know yet. He had an answer for everything. Something is off.

Nikki: Well, he had an answer for everything, that’s good.

Victor: Well, not really. You know, his answers were too glib, too polished. Troubles me.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] Hi, there. Scotch, neat, please.

[ Groans ]

[ Sighs ] Thank you so much.

[ Cellphone rings ] Mm. Yeah. An american is asking questions about me in peru. Is it — is he a journalist? Is he a private investigator? What does he want to know? Yeah, that’s not really an answer. No, no. This doesn’t change anything. Everything stays the same. We stick to the plan.

[ Sighs ]

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Lily: [ Sighs ] Oh, my god. I am so exhausted. I remember when the twins used to ask if they could fall asleep on the couch because they were too tired to go to bed and i thought it was so hilarious and now I know exactly how they felt. Are you ready to go to bed?

Billy: No, not — not yet. I’m still, um — still a little wired.

Lily: Wired? I thought the podcast project was gonna help you curb your insomnia.

Billy: It will. I promise it will, eventually. But right now I still got a bunch of thoughts running through my mind, and I think it’s better I kind of clear the slate a little bit before I lay in bed staring up at the ceiling, like I’ve been doing for the last little while.

Lily: You know, you keep saying that this isn’t a big deal, but it’s been going on for a few nights.

Billy: I don’t want you to worry about this, okay? Because I am not worried. This is just a little bit of a phase, and everything’s gonna be fine. Now, you jump into our bed, get all cozy, and I will see you there soon.

Lily: Okay. Well, don’t be too long.

Billy: I won’T.

[ Sighs ] What the hell is going on with you?

Abby: Do you think dominic woke up ’cause he could sense my anxiety and concern? I mean, babies are sensitive like that. They can pick up on those things.

Chance: Hey, let’s try to relax, okay? It’s all good. I doubt he’s picking up on your stress. He’s just not feeling well. That’s probably why he woke up, right? Let’s try not to worry. Now that he’s asleep, there’s nothing we can do. He’s gonna be totally fine.

Abby: You really think so?

Chance: I do. I mean, devon would not have gone home otherwise. Trust me. And when we get these latest test results, we’ll update him.

Abby: Just the waiting is so excruciating.

Chance: I know. I know. Look, I know it won’t be easy, but you should get some sleep.

Abby: I — I don’t know if i can.

Chance: Well, do me a favor and at least try.

Abby: My mind keeps going over all of these different scenarios, scenarios that would require a bone marrow aspiration. Chance, how did this happen? Dominic has been fine in every single one of his check-ups, and now his red blood cell count is so low that the doctor is jumping to these invasive tests? What if the procedure is painful? What if it causes an infection or an allergic reaction? I mean, those are all risks.

Chance: Hey, come here. We have to do our best to stay calm and to stay positive.

Abby: I’m just so scared.

[ Sighs heavily ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Chelsea, we have talked about this. Okay, we will always share a connection, but we’re in a different place now. And I think that is a great place. Don’t you think?

Chelsea: Sure.

Adam: Okay, well, then getting back together, even if there are some feelings between us, would be a mistake.

Adam: We will always be in each other’s lives, but I don’t know how to say this any plainer — there is no future between us.

Chelsea: [ Sighs heavily ]

Adam: You need to let go of the past and move on. My personal life is not your business anymore until it involves connor.

Chelsea: Are you falling for sally spectra?

Chelsea: You know, and for the record, sally doesn’t deserve you. I know the type. I’ve seen go-getters like her my whole life. They can’t see beyond what’s in it for them, and frankly, I am shocked that you haven’t been able to figure this out about her yet.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Chloe, hi. Oh, I’m so glad you picked up. Ohh. I can’t sleep. I was thinking we could go over our business plan for lauren? Oh. You’re up with bella? What kind of a horror movie did kevin watch with her to make her have nightmares like that? Are you serious? That would give me nightmares, too. What was kevin thinking? No. Go. Sorry. Go. Be with your daughter. Of course. Of course. Yeah, we’ll — we’ll work on our proposal tomorrow. Okay. Give bella a hug for me. Alright. Have a good night.

[ Sighs ]

[ Inhales sharply ] Hi. This is chelsea lawson. Um, can you bring my car around for me? I’ll be down in 10 minutes. Thank you.

[ Phone hangs up ]

[ Sighs ] From the very first touch.

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Billy: The only podcast I’m interested in right now is how to get a good night’s sleep. “Seize the night — how to sleep like a baby.” Yeah, right. “Hints to avoid disrupted sleep and keep a peaceful sleeping environment. Number one — limit alcohol consumption. Number two — avoid caffeine. Number three — turn off screens. Number four — exercise daily.” Yep, a little too late for those to work with me tonight. “Stressful and worrying thoughts may make it difficult to sleep and may wake you up during the middle of the night.” Thank you very much. That’s exactly what I’m trying to figure out. “Set aside time to process, reflect, and meditate on your thoughts.”

[ Sighs ] Set aside time to process, reflect, and meditate on your thoughts.

Chance: You got to fight your fears, abby. Look, we will get these test results tomorrow, we will find out what’s causing this, and then we will do what we have to do to help him. And I’m sure it’s just something minor.

Abby: Well, what if it is something serious?

Chance: Well, until we know exactly what it is, it’s no good to dwell over the worst-case scenarios, right? Look, I understand why you’re worried. I am, too. But we got to be strong for our boy, keep a positive mind-set.

Abby: Yeah. You’re right.

Chance: How about this? How about you go upstairs and take a nice, long, hot bath? Yeah? Maybe throw in some of those sweet-smelling things that you like. You know what I’m talking about? I bet it’ll help you wind down so you can get some sleep.

Abby: Yeah. A bath does sound nice. Maybe I’ll give it a try.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: Thank you.

Chance: For what?

Abby: ‘Cause, I mean, you’re dealing with so much, and here you are taking care of me. It just means a lot to have you here to lean on.

Chance: That’s what we do for each other, right? And, abby, you have been just so patient and understanding with me while I work through all this. And that’s what we got to do. We got to keep leaning one each other and do what’s best for dom. That means do what’s best for us, too.

[ Sighs ]

[ Exhales heavily ] Hey, partner. Yeah, I, uh — I just want to apologize again for — for bailing earlier. You know, I’m sorry I couldn’t start today like we planned.

Rey: No apology needed. Really, man. Paul and I completely understand. Family trumps work every time. How’s the baby?

Chance: He’s okay. He’s okay. We’re, uh — we’re gonna know more in the morning after we get these results from the follow-up tests.

Rey: Good. Keep us in the loop.

Chance: I will. Um…hey, what’d I miss today? Did I miss anything, any new cases?

Rey: Actually, my day’s not over yet. We’re doing surveillance on a suspect in a series of robberies. I’m just getting some coffee now.

Chance: Really? Well, look, I — you know, I’m probably not gonna sleep much tonight. I keep thinking about this appointment in the morning. Abby’s about to crash. We got the nanny here. You want some company?

Rey: Are you sure?

Chance: Yeah. Oh, yeah. It’ll — it’ll be nice to have something else to focus on. One prilosec otc in the morning

Billy: So much for tip number one on getting a good night’s sleep. Nighty-night. Ahh. Process, reflect, and meditate on your thoughts. Process and reflect. What am I to process? I don’t feel like I have any fears. I don’t feel like there’s anything gnawing at me.

[ Sighs ] Meditate. Yeah. Let me see where that goes. Ahh. Okay.

[ Sighs ] Too lazy to type. Too wired to sleep. So all you get is the sound of your own soothing voice. Some would say you like the sound of your own voice. Those people would be right. At least I know somebody is listening. Okay, so, how do we start? Who are you?

[ Chuckles ] What are you? Me.

[ Sighs ] You…are a man that had everything… and then lost almost everything.

[ Sighs ] And then you got most of it back except for the one thing that you miss the most — your sweet baby girl delia. But what about all the other things that you lost? Because you were — because you were being an idiot, because you fought wars for no good reason, because you didn’t acknowledge what you had at the time. That is a tricky one. But that is a recipe for disaster. Have you learned anything? Have you learned anything?

Chance: You’re okay, buddy. You’re okay.

[ Chuckling ] Yeah, right? It’s all good. You’re okay. Look at you, little dude.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] I need you to be okay. You hear me? But don’t you worry. You don’t have to do this all by yourself. You can count on me, bud. I’m gonna do whatever I got to do to get you through this. I promise you that. Me and your mom. She loves you so much, man. She’s been here since the very beginning. She’s managed this whole crazy journey all by herself. But I’m here now. Mm-hmm. I’m here for you, and I’m here for her. And together we’re gonna make sure that you’re always okay. I just need you to trust me ’cause I’m doing everything i can to get back on track and make up for all that time I missed. So just be patient just for a little bit longer. I promise. I’m gonna be the best dad that i can be. Watch.

[ Breathes deeply ] You know, going back to the force and focusing on work, finding that sense of purpose. Yeah, I think that’s exactly what I need. I think that’s the answer to all this. So I can get back to where i need to be. So that you know that you can always count me.

[ Exhales heavily ]

Chelsea: Hey.

Rey: HeY.

Chelsea: I didn’t expect to see you here so late.

Rey: Yeah, I’m surprised to see you, too.

Chelsea: Oh, I came for some herbal tea. I need something to calm my mind. Too many crazy thoughts racing around in my head.

Rey: Yeah, I know what you mean. Sometimes my mind refuses to give me a break.

Chelsea: Well, it’s sweet of you to come help sharon close this place up.

Rey: Well, actually, sharon’s gone home for the night, and the barista’s gonna shut everything down. I’m looking at what could be a very long night on a stakeout. So I’m here for the complete opposite reason you are. I am trying to keep my mind stimulated, active, firing on all cylinders.

Chelsea: Hmm. Wow.

Rey: Yeah.

Chelsea: So, while the innocent citizens of genoa city are sleeping sound in their beds, you’re out fighting crime.

[ Chuckles ] That must make sharon really nervous, her husband out all night risking his life in potentially dangerous situations.

Rey: Well, sharon’s come to terms with the crazy hours, accepts it as part of the package. But risking my life may be a bit of an overstatement, especially tonight.

Chelsea: You know, I went on a stakeout once. Well, no — I mean, sort of a stakeout. I was a kid. I was with my mom. We were scoping out a mark, planning a con, figuring out the right angle to make it work.

Rey: I can’t imagine what that must have been like, with your mom involving you in all of her criminal activities. That must have been pretty scary for a little kid.

Chelsea: Not really. I didn’t know anything different, you know? It was just…normal. Dodging a bill collector? Sure. Skipping out on rent? Always. Working a con? Absolutely.

[ Laughs ] It was just the way to our next meal. I mean, most parents — they wake up in the morning and they go to work to put food on the table. Not anita. No, no. Not my mom. She would stay up all night plotting how she was going to sucker some poor, gullible guy out of his hard-earned cash.

Rey: Pschew. Sounds rough, pretty lonely for a child.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I guess it was. But anita and I — we were a team. We didn’t have any other friends. We didn’t have any other family. It was just us. And she would remind me of that all the time, that we needed to stick together, you know, not let anybody else into our world.

[ Sighs ] All outsiders could not be trusted. “Do unto others before they do unto you.” That was her motto.

Rey: Wow. Talk about imposing a warped sense of the world on a young mind.

Chelsea: I guess I… it wasn’t till I was older that the reality of it all started to set in.

Billy: So, is that what’s keeping me up, the worry that i can’t break free of my past? Or maybe it’s the worry that I can’t break free of who i really am. Can that be who I used to be?

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Billy: So, this is interesting. You’re both the analyst and the guy on the couch.

[ Chuckles ] So, what do you say, billy boy? No escaping this shrink, is there? There is no sugar-coating this. There is no turning a blind eye. There is no lying to yourself no matter how desperately you want to justify your mistakes, your missteps, your misgivings, your miscommunications.

[ Sighs ] There’s no running away from those. The night. What a trip, isn’t it? Your inner monologue just constantly reminding you of all the dumb things you did and said throughout the day and all the smart things you didn’t do or say. And then there are those big moments in your life… around and around in an unchangeable loop. But we hold on hope. What are we hoping for? What am I hoping for?

Chelsea: So, tell me — did you always want to be a cop?

Rey: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, honestly, I can’t ever remember wanting to be anything else. At an early age, I was always on the lookout for possible danger. Yeah, I had to be vigilant because I felt responsible for my mother and brother and sister. After my dad went missing, i became obsessed with what happened to him. Was he dead? Kidnapped?

Chelsea: Did you ever find out?

Rey: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Turns out he hadn’t gone missing at all. He was just off on one of his various affairs.

Chelsea: Ohh.

Rey: But I never forgot the rush I felt when I was solving the mystery, tracking down the clues. That feeling stuck with me. What about you? What set on your path?

Chelsea: Uh, I became a con artist in my own right because it’s all I knew. And I was good at it. I mean, how could I not be, right? I was trained by the best of them at a very young age. It was my way of life — until i got pregnant with johnny, actually. I knew I had to quit, even though I wasn’t going to raise him, I knew that I had to just be better in my life, be a good person. I know I’ve made some mistakes since then…

Rey: [ Laughs ]

Chelsea: …For reasons that I’m not proud of, but I — but I can honestly say that i have let that part of my life go. I had to, for my son’s sake. Connor — he needs me. This whole separation — it’s been so hard on him, and he’s still struggling.

Rey: Yeah. I saw that firsthand in the time we spent together. And I can also see that you’re not that person anymore. You’ve changed. Which is admirable because some people never do, no matter how hard they try.

Chelsea: Yeah, but what difference does it make? The new me — I mean, it doesn’t make anything better. I’m still lonely and alone.

Rey: Yeah, but you got your son. And the good thing about that is that you’re not gonna raise him the way that your mother raised you. That’s something to be proud of.

Abby: You were right. I feel so much better after that bath.

Chance: Well, good. It is nice to see you so relaxed. Girl, you smell delicious.

Abby: Oh, do I?

Chance: Mmm.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Chance: Hey. Dominic, uh, woke up again, but I got him to sleep down here. And now, as you see, he is resting peacefully.

Abby: Oh, well, you are becoming quite the expert at comforting him.

Chance: I’m trying. Hey, now that you and dom are feeling better, I thought I’d go meet rey, help out with a stakeout. If that’s okay with you, of course.

Abby: What happened to postponing your return?

Chance: Well, you know, i called rey just to check in. He told me what was going on tonight. I’m not gonna lie. I’m pretty amped-up ’cause of what’s going on with the little guy, so I’m probably not gonna sleep much tonight anyways. Figured I’d join him. I’d probably get assigned this case if I went in today anyway, so… but if you don’t want me to go, I won’t go. I won’T.

Abby: No. It’s — it’s fine. I mean, you were saying that it would help you deal with your trauma to go back to work, so, um…go. Yeah. Yeah. You should go. But, um… hey, be careful, okay?

Chance: Yeah. I will. Promise me you won’t worry, okay?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

“The young and the restless”

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Billy: And, look, two or three years ago, you couldn’t stand to be in your own skin. So, that’s good. You’ve — you’ve changed your life around. Give yourself a pat on the back because this is a good place for you. You are in a really great place. And so much of that has to do with lily. You’re lucky to have her. So, if you’ve really been able to let go of all this baggage that you — you claim you have, what is it? What’s keeping you up at night? What is this restlessness, this unsettling feeling? Is there something deep down that is eating away at you? And if there is, what is it? How do you find it? Do you want to find it? Maybe that is the something that I need to process, reflect, and meditate on. But knowing you, you’re gonna want to find it, acknowledge it, and bury it in the back as quick as you can. Hi.

Lily: Hi. Sorry. I know I was intruding.

Billy: It’s okay. No. Sorry. Did I — did I wake you up?

Lily: No, no, no. And, look, don’t feel like you have to tell me what you’re doing if it’s private.

Billy: It’s not. It’s — it’s totally fine. I’m just having a little bit of fun, letting my subconscious run free, kind of like a successful therapy session, except I’m both the doctor and the patient.

Lily: Right. So I’m guessing what you said earlier about staying up to brainstorm was a cover story. Are you worried about why you’re not sleeping?

Billy: I think “worried” is too strong of a word. But, uh, I’m intrigued. I’m curious by it. I’m gonna let you hear something.

Lily: Oh, no, no, no. Don’t do that. That’s fine.

Billy: No, I think it’ll help you give a little bit of perspective.

Lily: No, but if it’s like a therapy session, it should stay private.

Billy: There’s no aspect of my life that I want private from you.

Chelsea: And I — I remember this one con we ran involved this real-estate heiress who was used to getting everything she wanted. And she had made up her mind that she needed to acquire this famed necklace. She felt like her jewelry collection just wouldn’t be complete without it. She was obsessed with getting her hands on this piece. And anita — she knew the type. She knew she was ripe for the picking, perfect mark for the perfect con.

Chance: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to interrupt. I couldn’t help but overhear some of that, and I actually know a little bit about your past from adam, believe it or not, and I find it pretty fascinating. I’d love to hear more, if you don’t mind.

Chelsea: Uh…okay, sure. But the statute of limitations have long passed, my friend.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Perfect. I won’t have to worry about listening to all the details then.

Chelsea: Okay. Um, so then anita comes up with a really clever plan. She forges some documents and gets a disguise for me to wear. She convinced this woman’s representatives that I was the princess that owned the necklace. So, we said that we needed a buyer but that it had to all remain confidential because i had some money trouble and we were trying to avoid any kind of embarrassment.

Chance: Wow.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Chance: Wow, wow, wow. You know, it’s pretty impressive, how far you and your mom were willing to take it, as far attention to detail goes, strategy, and all that. Pretty impressive that you were able to just walk away from that life, too.

Chelsea: Well, I was just telling rey I had to walk away from that life for my son. A lot of people — they still judge me for my past mistakes. Luckily, rey’s not one of those people. I mean, you’ve seen me at my worst. You know all about me. You know all the things, yet you choose to believe me when I tell you I’ve changed.

Rey: Well, it’s only because I’ve seen how hard you’ve worked to rebuild your life.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh. Time to get to work.

Chelsea: Ohh, I’ll let you go. Um, thank you for, uh, spending this time with me. I appreciate it. The tea and the conversation helped. I think I’ll be able to sleep now.

Rey: Well, I’m glad I could help.

Chelsea: Well, good luck at your stakeout.

Rey: Thank you. Alright. You sure you’re up for this?

Chance: Oh, yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Are you kidding me? The baby and abby are asleep, and this is exactly what I need to be doing right now. Bring it.

Rey: Okay. Let’s do this then.

Chance: Let’s do it.

Why hide your skin

Billy: No matter how many times you go over it, you’re still stuck with the decisions you made, the ones you want to take back and the ones that you wish you made sooner, like stepping back from that soul-sucking battle with adam, all the rabbit holes you could have avoided going down, the times you gave in to reckless, self-destructive impulses that turned out to be very costly for not only yourself but for the ones around you and for the people that you love, as if going over all these events are going to somehow magically allow you to rewrite history or change the trajectory of your life. Moving forward, things aren’t automatically going to go right. You have to make those decisions, becoming the bigger man and letting go of this grudge with adam and moving on. Can you continue to be that man? I don’t know. Something still seems to be missing.

Lily: Wow. That’s really deep. It’s revealing to hear you talk about the darker parts of your history. But thank you for sharing that with me. Does it bother you to relive it all this way?

Billy: No. No. Maybe in the past, it would have, in a past relationship, but it doesn’t with you. I don’t know. I think I trust you and… it feels cathartic. To say it out loud kind of takes the edge off a little bit, and to be able to joke about it — you know, it’s kind of liberating a little bit.

Lily: Well, I am very impressed with how far you’ve come.

Billy: As far as I’ve come is directly linked you to. But what I’m most excited about is just how far we’re gonna go together.

Lily: I’m really proud of you.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: You can come to bed when you’re ready, okay?

Billy: I’ll see you in a bit.

Lily: Okay.

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Key card clatters ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Exhales heavily ]

Rey: Alright. So, there have been five break-ins in this neighborhood over the past two weeks. So far, they’ve all taken place at night while the victims slept. We think the perp’s a guy who knows how to disable security systems, slips in and out, and takes whatever he can get. So far, he hasn’t left us any clues or prints behind. But it’s like he’s taunting us now, daring us to catch him. I’m more than happy to oblige.

Chance: What makes you think he’s going to strike again tonight?

Rey: We did a chart comparing the timing of the break-ins to locations of the houses that were hit, and this distinct pattern emerged. And based on that, we think he’s gonna strike on this street next. But don’t get your hopes up yet. Might be a long night of waiting for nothing.

Chance: Come on, man. I know the drill. I’m down for whatever.

Rey: So, how’s your son doing?

Chance: Uh…well, his, uh, red blood cell count is low. So he’s got to get a bone marrow aspiration to see why.

Rey: Ohh. Sorry, man. That sounds serious.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. I keep telling abby not to automatically go to the worst-case scenario, you know? Got to be patient and wait for these test results to come back.

Rey: Well, it must be tough.

Chance: [ Sighs ] It is. Yeah. I’m having a hard time listening to my own advice.

[ Sighs ] And there’s nothing worse than that worry you feel when your kid’s going through something, man. I don’t know. It’s real heavy.

Rey: I totally get it. I got a taste of that with faith when she got into that car accident. She had a kidney transplant. That was scary stuff. And also with connor. When I was spending a lot of time with him, he seemed so sad and confused about his parents’ split. I just — I wanted to reach out and help. I mean, I know it’s not the same when it’s your own kid.

Chance: No. Come on, man. She’s your step-daughter. I know how much you love her. It’s that impulse you get. You want to protect them, right?

Rey: That’s exactly how i feel.

Chance: You know what? I’m sure chelsea is so grateful that you’ve been there for connor like that.

Rey: Yeah. He’s a good kid. Oh. Alright. There we go — right over there, there’s our guy. You see him?

Chance: Yep.

Rey: He’s disabling the security system. Alright, so, I’m gonna circle around to the east side of the house. When I get there, you come at him from the other side, alright?

Chance: Yeah. Okay.

[ Smashing ]

[ Breathing heavily ] Nyquil severe gives you powerful relief

Billy: Okay. Okay, so, what is it? What did you find? If this is the end of chapter one, what did you discover? What is keeping you up at night? What is making you feel so restless? If everything is as good as you say it is… are you worried about screwing it up again? Are you worried about backsliding like you always do? You’ve always been a “one step up, two steps back” kind of guy. Do you have the courage to change that? Can you get two, three, four steps in the right direction? Can you get some momentum? You know you can. You can feel it.

[ Sighs ] You have lily. And she is great for you. She challenges you. She calls you on your B.S., Which is exactly what you need, and in spite of it all… she loves you. And it is the right choice to let go of that constant need for revenge. It’s a waste of time. And it’s an energy suck. You are in a golden place right now. You have got to have the courage to acknowledge it. Make the change. Level up your life.

[ Door closes ]

Abby: Hey. You’re home. I thought you were gonna be gone all night. I’m glad you’re home. Is everything okay?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, everything’s fine. I, uh…just felt like my place was here…with you and dom.

[ Sighs ]

[ Lock whirs, disengages ]

[ Door opens ]

Rey: You are the most complicated and intriguing woman that I have ever met. I’m mesmerized. I can’t stop thinking about you. There is something from your dark past that…fascinates me.

Chelsea: [ Gasps ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

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Billy: Yeah, I apologize for missing our call this morning, but the dog ate my alarm clock, if you know what I mean. Right. Yeah. It happens to the best of us. Oh, they’re doing some work at the office, expanding them or doing whatever, so we’ve had to relocate and now we’re working from home for a little bit. On top of that, I didn’t sleep very well last night, so… okay, I appreciate you understanding. I’ll get rita to reach out to you. Okay. Thanks again. Bye. Come on.

[ Sighs ]

Devon: Yo!

Lily: Good morning.

Devon: Good morning. Look at you and this outfit you got on.

Lily: Thank you.

Devon: You must have an important meeting today.

Lily: It’s the very latest in upper management chic. It’s favored by ceos across the globe.

Devon: Well, you haven’t lost your touch.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Thank you. If you’re wondering why i stopped by, I’m hoping that my very important meeting is with you.

Devon: Wait. What?

Lily: Do you have time to talk, ceo to ceo?

Jack: Hey there. I didn’t see you come in.

Amanda: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you were in the middle of something.

Jack: Nah. Reading the paper. Please join me.

Amanda: I’d love to.

Jack: So, how’s the new law practice?

Amanda: Oh, it’s going well. Imani and I are building a new client roster, so it takes time.

Jack: It’ll happen.

Amanda: I’m sure that it will. My sister — she has a long list of political contacts, and I’m tenacious.

Jack: That’s a good thing to be.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] Speaking of tenacious, have you spoken with phyllis?

Jack: Not yet. Milan is one of those cities that grabs hold of you and never lets you go. I’m sure summer’s keeping her very busy. Last time I was there, it was nonstop.

Amanda: I have to say, you have quite the poker face.

Jack: I’ve negotiated my share of contracts.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] Pleading the fifth, I see.

Jack: Why do I feel like I’m on the witness stand?

Amanda: I just really believe that you and phyllis deserve happiness, and I thought it would be together.

Jack: So did I, for a time. But you know what? Life is unpredictable.

Amanda: Yeah.

Jack: And so is phyllis.

Rey: So, what do you got going on today?

Sharon: The usual. I’m keeping an eye on this place. I have a few new patients. But you have a big day. Chance is coming back to work.

Rey: At long last.

Sharon: How do you feel about it?

Rey: Well, I was happy to see abby and him looking so relaxed at the engagement party. Maybe I was wrong to be too concerned about him jumping in back too soon.

Sharon: Yeah, it was really nice seeing them out together as a couple.

Rey: Oh, would you look at that? It’s already time to go. How the hell did that happen?

Sharon: Because we enjoy each other’s company. You know, it’s a little thing called physics and chemistry.

Rey: Well, I better get a move on so I can get back to the station and welcome my partner back to the force.

Sharon: Bagel or muffin?

Rey: Mm, surprise me.

Sharon: Okay, and I will get you your favorite latte to go. I’m on it.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Rey: Well, babe, hold off. It’s, uh — it’s from chance.

Abby: [ Sighs ] All he does is sleep, and he looks so pale.

Chance: He was awake at the doctor’s office, right? Just fell asleep on the car ride home. That’s pretty normal.

Abby: Yeah. I’m sure you’re right. I’m just — I’m trying not to lose it.

Chance: Hey. Listen to me. We got him to the doctor as soon as we realized something was off, right? Now, he doesn’t have a rash, doesn’t have a fever. He’s not having trouble breathing. It’s nothing scary like that. So let’s just wait for these lab results, which I am sure will tell us that our baby boy is just fine. Okay? What do you think healthier looks like?

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Jack: Late night?

Billy: Uh, just having a little bit of trouble sleeping.

Amanda: Mnh, insomnia’s the worst.

Billy: Yeah. I’m not loving it.

Jack: Well, you’ve had your life turned upside down these last few weeks. It’s enough to keep anyone awake at night.

Billy: I wouldn’t go that far, jack. Just a little bit of professional drama. That’s all.

Jack: Well, don’t undersell it. You lost your job. You lost your company.

Billy: And I got another job that is just as great.

Jack: You’re sure about that? Even though you’re not in charge there?

Billy: My ego isn’t that big. Amanda, will you back me up, please? You know that my gig at chancellor wasn’t about being the boss.

Amanda: Yeah, no. That was not your only concern.

Billy: Ouch.

Amanda: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Look, I’m just saying that you went from running a company with your girlfriend to being her second in command, and that’s bound to bring up an issue or two.

Billy: No, actually, none whatsoever. Lily and I are great. We are very happy both at home and at chancellor. And everything that happened at chanccomm is in the rearview mirror, including victor and his minions.

Jack: Well, that’s putting a positive spin on things.

Billy: Jack, don’t go looking for things that aren’t there, okay?

Amanda: I would just say that your brother has always been lily’s biggest cheerleader, so i I know that he loves seeing her come into her own like this.

Billy: That is very true. And thank you for the vote of confidence.

Jack: It still doesn’t explain why you look so tired.

Billy: [ Scoffs ] Look, maybe my brain’s a little revved up, but it doesn’t mean that it’s anything nefarious. You ever think about that?

Chance: Here you go. This should warm you up.

Abby: Thank you.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: I’m just so grateful that you’re here with us.

Chance: Well, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.

Abby: Oh, my god. Wait. There is somewhere where you’re supposed to be — I mean at the precinct with rey. Today is your first day back on the force, and you’re late.

Chance: Abby…

Abby: No, look, seriously, go. I’ll call you with an update as soon as I hear from the doctor, and then I’ll call devon, too.

Chance: Won’t be necessary.

Abby: What do you mean?

Chance: I already told them I’m not coming. It’s all good.

Abby: [ Sighs ] What terrible timing. First you’re going back and forth about returning, and now this. Are you gonna be in trouble?

Chance: No, no, no, no. Trust me — they, uh — they’ll understand.

Abby: Okay.

Chance: This much more important.

Abby: [ Sighs ] If you say so.

Chance: YeaH. This is the first time this little guy’s been sick since I’ve been home.

Abby: You know, uh, shortly after he was born, he got the sniffles. You should have seen devon and mariah and me. We were totally panicked. His fever spiked so quickly.

Chance: What’d you do?

Abby: Well, we called the pediatrician, and she assured us that it was just a cold and that babies pick up bugs like that all the time, it’s how they build their immune system, and that a fever in an infant isn’t as dangerous as it for an adult.

Chance: I didn’t know that.

Abby: I did, or least I — I should have. I mean, I — I read every single baby book that I could get my hands on. But then when there was a crisis, all that information — it just went right out of my head. It’s crazy how a situation like this can just shake you to your core. You know, I almost wish that he did have a fever because I would know exactly what to do because we’ve been through it before together and we both survived.

Chance: You know, I’m really thankful that you had mariah and devon to lean on during all that.

Abby: Yeah.

Chance: I just wish I would have been here, too.

Abby: You know what? Um, maybe we shouldn’t wait. Maybe we should go ahead and alert devon.

Lily: So, I’ve been making my way through the open proposals at chancellor.

Devon: Mm-hmm. But your head is spinning.

Lily: Oh, yeah, it has been a lot. But it’s also been kind of exciting, digging into these new fields.

Devon: I can imagine.

Lily: Yeah, but I got to our entertainment division, and i saw some projects that are in the planning phase still that reminded me of things that you and dad wanted to do at hamilton-winters.

Devon: Oh, really?

Lily: Yeah. Um, actually, it kind of got me thinking about dad and… I don’t know. I was just thinking… he would be proud of us, right?

Devon: Yeah. Yeah. Of course he’d be proud of us. Absolutely. Especially you. Look at everything you’ve accomplished since you got out of prison.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I mean, that’s part of what motivates me, you know, is that dad passed away shortly after I got released, so he never really got to see me rebuild my life and succeed.

Devon: Yeah, I know. It’s true.

Lily: ‘Cause, you know, i mean, I’ve always felt partly responsible that dad passed away so young.

Devon: I don’t know why you feel that way. Please don’T. You don’t — you’re not to blame at all for what happened to him. Nobody is. You’ve done nothing but emulate the kind of person he was, and you rose to become the head of a major corporation. He’d be beyond proud of you.

Lily: Well, thank you for saying that.

Devon: It’s the truth.

Lily: Um, anyway, I was looking at these projects, and i was thinking…

Devon: Hmm?

Lily: Well, I had a very crazy thought, something that i can’t really get out of my head.

Devon: A crazy thought? How crazy are we talking?

Lily: What if our two companies joined forces?

Devon: Like a joint venture?

Lily: Yes. Chancellor industries and hamilton-winters coming together to honor katherine and dad. I mean, if we combine our resources, we could do something incredible, something memorable.

Devon: Yeah. That’s — I mean, sounds incredible. What exactly do you have in mind?

Lily: Well, I was thinking maybe —

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Devon: Hang on one second. Hold that thought. Hang on. It’s chance. I should take this, if you don’t mind.

Lily: Yeah, yeah, yeah. No. Take it. Take it. It’s fine.

Devon: Hey, chance. How you doing?

Chance: Hey, devon. Um, look, we don’t want to alarm you, but we thought we should keep you up to speed. We had to take dominic to the pediatrician this morning.

Devon: Why’d you do that? Is he sick?

Chance: Well, he’s, uh — he’s feeling real lethargic. You know, he’s sleeping far too much. He missed a feeding, which isn’t really like him.

Devon: Okay. Where you guys at now?

Chance: We’re home now. We just wanted to keep you updated.

Devon: I appreciate that very much. Do you mind if I come and check on him?

Chance: Yeah, of course. When?

Devon: I can come right now if that’s okay.

Chance: Um… yeah, sure thing.

Devon: Okay. Perfect. I’ll, uh — I’ll be there shortly.

Chance: Okay.

Devon: They had to take dominic to the doctor, and i want to, uh, go check on him, make sure he’s alright. Can we finish this another time?

Lily: Yeah, of course. Is he okay?

Devon: I hope so. Most of your immune system lives right in your gut.

Billy: How dare I impugn your character by showing a little brotherly concern?

Billy: Obviously you think that I’m being defensive. Okay. Maybe I’m just used to being a target. Maybe that is my natural response these days. Or maybe the lack of sleep has me a little bit wired. Either way, I’m sorry. I apologize for being…testy.

Jack: Well, apology accepted. I am still concerned about this insomnia. I have battled with it myself from time to time.

Billy: Mm.

Jack: Maybe I can help. Is it bad dreams? Is it falling asleep? Is it staying asleep?

Billy: That one. The latter. Waking up at 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 in the morning, staring at the ceiling. My body needs the rest, but my mind will not let it. And don’t even talk about quitting caffeine because I’m far too young for that.

Jack: Maybe your subconscious is having a hard time with everything that you’ve been put through. I mean even if during the day things seem stable and steady on and on track.

Billy: Okay. I saw that there. What, are you a therapist now, too?

Amanda: Hardly. I don’t know you as well as your brother jack, but you have been through a lot these past few months, with adam and ashland and victor, and that kind of stress — it can stay with you. And it will mess you up if you let it.

Billy: So, what are you suggesting? I climb to the rooftops and scream at the top of my lungs again?

Amanda: Well, I don’t think that your tenants would appreciate that.

Billy: No, I don’t need them complaining to the landlord.

Amanda: No.

Billy: No.

Jack: Okay, there’s obviously something here I’m not getting.

Billy: Well, way back when amanda and I were getting to know each other, my favorite release was climbing to the rooftop of the grand phoenix and shouting, screaming at the top of my lungs. I even convinced her to try it one time.

Amanda: Yes, yes, he did. And I have to say, it was pretty satisfying.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Amanda: Yes, but we have both grown and moved on from that phase in our lives.

Billy: We have. And we are happy and healthy and functional, healed.

Jack: Some wounds heal. Others appear to and then they open up later, when we least expect them to. At least, that’s been my experience. Look, I’m just saying, maybe there are some issues that you’re not letting yourself look at that you still need to confront.

Rey: Looks like chance won’t be starting today after all.

Sharon: That’s a relief.

Rey: Really? Why?

Sharon: Well, I didn’t want to say anything earlier, but, um, I’m a little worried about him, too. You know, I’m wondering if he’s ready to do police work, get out there and be the solid, stable partner you need on the job. I know abby would like him to stay home longer. So, if they’ve decided to spend more time together as a family, I think that’s a positive.

Rey: Sharon, hold on. It’s not that. It’s, uh — I wish it were, but it’s actually about dom.

Sharon: Oh. What about him?

Rey: They had to take him to the doctor today.

Sharon: Oh, no.

Rey: Yeah.

Sharon: Well, I hope it’s nothing serious.

Rey: Well, he wouldn’t say, but he feels like he has to be there for abby and their son while they get it sorted out.

Sharon: Of course, of course. Um, do you think I should check in with her or let mariah know?

Rey: You know, I think for now we should let those two handle it.

Devon: Hey. What’s going on with him? When’d you guys first notice that someone was wrong?

Abby: Well, he’s been sleeping a lot more than usual. He looks pale. And we noticed that he was really tired before we went to mariah and tessa’s engagement party, and we thought maybe he was going through a growth spurt or maybe he just had a long day. But then he slept through the night and he woke up and he was still lethargic, so I called the pediatrician, and she told us to bring him right in.

Chance: Just as a precaution.

Devon: And what’d the doctor say?

Chance: Uh, well, his physical test came back pretty normal, but she wanted to take some blood tests just to be sure.

Devon: She wanted to take blood tests for what?

Abby: You know doctors. They don’t want to jump to any conclusions.

Chance: She didn’t seem overly concerned, if you ask me.

Devon: Did she give any indication at all as to what’s going on with him?

Chance: No, not really. You know doctors, man. They don’t like to speculate.

Abby: Whereas I — I can’t stop speculating. I’ve been combing the internet looking for any clues.

Devon: And what have you found?

Abby: I’ve been searching the baby’s symptoms online, and it seems like there might be a chance that he’s anemic.

Devon: It might be anemia?

Abby: I don’t know. I’m not a doctor.

Devon: That’s treatable, though, right?

Wait, oh, yes

Lily: Wait. I’m sorry. For how long? Uh, okay. Well, yeah. I mean, I guess it is what it is, so — okay, well, let me just, um, chat with billy, and I’ll get back to you. Thank you.

[ Keys clatter ]

Billy: What’s the problem?

Lily: Um, that was the head of facilities. The contractors told him that the construction’s gonna take a while.

Billy: Oh, no.

Lily: So either we work there and we just deal with the drilling and the hammering…

Billy: No, that would be a negative.

Lily: …Or we work here for the meantime.

Billy: Is there really no space in that building for us to work out of?

Lily: No, there’s not.

Billy: What about somewhere nearby?

Lily: I don’t have time to look, and neither do you.

Billy: Isn’t that what the facility manager is supposed to do?

Lily: Well, I mean, I’ll look into it. But, anyway, in the meantime, I have very important news.

Billy: Oh, yeah? Hit me.

Lily: I chatted with devon about us possibly doing a joint venture. We didn’t really get into it because he got called away. He had to deal with dom. Dom, I guess, had to go to the doctor.

Billy: Oh, no. Is the baby okay?

Lily: I mean, I hope so. I told devon to let me know if there’s any news. But, honestly, I think it’s just new-parent jitters.

Billy: I remember those well.

Lily: Oh, yeah. I do, too.

Billy: So, tell me about this meeting that you had — or, at least, as much as you got through.

Lily: Well, I think I was able to pique devon’s interest at the prospect of chancellor and hamilton-winters doing a joint venture together. I mean, this could be really, really groundbreaking.

Billy: You’ve got that sparkle in your eye that I love to see.

Lily: Well, I mean, you know, I like making my work personal. It makes it more exciting for me. Oh, I’m sorry. Am I — am I boring you?

Billy: No. No, of course not. I guess I just didn’t have enough coffee — because you drained it.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Maybe we could get the facilities manager to order us some more.

Lily: Oh, ha ha.

Billy: In fact, I was just at crimson lights and I should have grabbed a bag or two, but it, uh, slipped my mind.

Lily: Because of how tired you were? I mean, I actually heard you get up the last few nights in the middle of the night.

Billy: Yeah. Sorry. I was trying to be quiet. Tried not to disturb you, but, uh, just been feeling a little restless.

Lily: Yeah, but three nights in a row? I mean, clearly something is going on. So…what’s up?

Jack: So, what is michael up to now that he’s stepped away as D.A.? Working on his squash game?

Lauren: [ Laughs ] I only wish. His retirement lasted a whole of, uh, half a day once victor found out about it.

Jack: Oh, don’t tell me.

Lauren: Yes, he is working for him again.

Billy: An offer he couldn’t refuse.

Lauren: How on earth did you guess?

Jack: I know victor. When he wants something, the man does not give up.

Lauren: Yeah, and of course michael said, “oh, no, there’ll be reasonable hours. There’ll be boundaries. I’m not gonna let this job take over my life.” And what happens? The minute victor could, he sends him to south america on a secret mission.

Jack: Classic mustache.

Lauren: [ Sighs ] Isn’t it?

Jack: You have my sympathies.

Lauren: You know, I’m starting to think that this was not a good idea for michael to take this job.

Jack: You know, frankly, I’m surprised he accepted it. Didn’t he like being D.A.?

Lauren: You know, he was getting antsy. He thought that he wanted to go out on top. And now, with victor [Scoffs] Anything can happen.

Abby: I mean, I’m not really good with all this medical-ese stuff, but, I mean, it seems like if it is anemia, that could be treated with iron drops.

Devon: You think maybe it’s his diet? ‘Cause there could be other deficiencies. I know when I don’t get vitamin c —

Chance: I don’t think we ought to be second-guessing the doctors here. I mean, do y’all? We’re not trained in any of this.

Abby: And plus, babies’ little systems are so different from ours.

Devon: I’m sure. Do you want me to give nate a call, though, and see what he has to say?

Chance: I mean, you can, but I’m telling you, man, dr. Bradley, she’s — she’s world-class.

Abby: She really is.

Chance: Didn’t she tell me she’s a friend of nate’s?

Abby: Yeah, he recommended her to us.

Chance: Yeah.

Devon: I wasn’t aware of that.

Chance: Look, I just think, in any case, we’re in good hands here.

Devon: Yeah. No, I trust your judgment.

Abby: Well, what if it’s my fault? I mean, what if I took him off breast milk too soon? What if he’s not eating the right foods? And what if he has bad circulation? I try to play with him all the time and we do tummy time, but maybe I need to be more active with him?

Chance: Hey, no, stop. Do not start blaming yourself. Okay? You are an excellent mother. And, look, if that’s the case, those are things that we can adjust if the doctor tells us to.

Devon: Yeah, he’s right, abby. What’s going on with dominic has nothing to do with you or anything you’ve done, okay?

Abby: I’m sorry. Are you accusing me of over-reacting, devon? Because that really isn’t helpful.

Devon: I’m not.

Abby: I mean, I am his mother. I am supposed to protect him. That is my job. What if it’s not anemia? What if it’s something else? And my mind can’t stop going to the worst possible thing. I’m sorry. I — I can’t help it. That’s just who I am. So, you telling me to calm down — it’s just making me more anxious.

Chance: Hey.

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Chance: Hey. No one is telling you to calm down or accusing you of over-reacting, okay? This whole thing has just got everybody stressed. Everybody’s on edge. All we need to do is take this thing step by step together. You and me, right? Lean on each other.

Abby: I want to. I just — I — I can’t keep my worries in check. I’m not built that way.

Chance: Look, facts are different than feelings. So let’s focus on what we know. Abby, I’m telling you, if dr. Bradley was that concerned, she would have admitted him for observation right then and there. But she didn’T. She told us to go home. She told us to let him rest. And that’s what we’re gonna do, okay? So let’s get these test results, and then we’ll go from there.

Abby: Everything you’re saying makes perfect sense, but it doesn’t make it any easier.

Devon: How you doing, little man? I usually get called over to help quiet you down when you’re being fussy. This is a change of pace, huh? That’s okay. It’s okay ’cause babies change their routines all the time as they’re growing. I learned that.

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Crystal: Hello, ms. Lawson. Always a pleasure to see you. How may I help you this evening?

Chelsea: I need a suite. For an extended stay. I’m selling my place, so I’m not sure how long I’ll be here, but I’m looking forward to basking in some ease and luxury.

Crystal: You’ve come to the right place. We’ll take very good care of you.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Crystal: Have a great night.

Chelsea: I’m sure I will.

Adam: What brings you back here at this hour?

Sally: Remember how we were gonna discuss the details of the job you offered me at newman media?

Adam: Yeah. Um…sorry that our conversation got derailed earlier.

Sally: It’s okay. You had calls to take, people to meet. But I was hoping maybe we could talk now, because I don’t think I’m gonna be able to sleep until we do.

Adam: You sound worried.

Sally: Just more curious of the specifics of the job, like what exactly I’m gonna be doing on a day-to-day in a professional capacity and how that’s going to play out in reality.

Adam: You were so excited for us to continue to work together. You, uh, having second thoughts now?

Tessa: Mariah, can I take this off yet?

Mariah: Okay, just another second.

Tessa: Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Alright, okay. I am so sorry about that, but… I just had to make sure… everything was set up.

Tessa: Aww.

Mariah: How do you like it? Is it worth the wait?

Tessa: It’s perfect. I love it. I love you.

[ Chuckles ]

Rey: You should be proud. Party was a huge success. Mariah and tessa could not have looked happier.

Sharon: Oh, I’m just so thrilled that we were all able to create a magical evening for them. I have to admit, I was a little nervous about some of the potential dynamics in play at first. I was worried about how mariah might react seeing abby and devon now that they’re sharing custody of dominic.

Rey: She seemed okay to me.

Sharon: Yeah, she’s really come a long way. And there was a time when she would’ve been desperate to share custody of dominic, but I think she’s gotten past all of her angst surrounding him.

Rey: Yeah, she seems to be in a good place now. When you said you were concerned, I thought you were talking about noah and his lingering feelings for tessa.

Sharon: That was on my mind as well. You know, I truly believe that noah wishes all the best for mariah and tessa, but despite his best efforts to be their biggest cheerleader, I know that tonight was really hard for him, so I’m glad that he went home with nick because I think my son could use a little extra support right now.

Nick: Thank you. Thanks for coming to get something to eat with me. I know I lured you out of the party with the promise of going to see a movie, but I realized i didn’t eat anything, and now I’m starving. So how does a plate of empanadas sound?

Noah: I know what you’re doing.

Nick: What am I doing?

Noah: You are trying to get me to eat something ’cause you’re worried I had one too many glasses of champagne. I promise you, I’m not drunk.

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Sharon: Even though I know noah’s in very good hands, i want to check in with nick later just to make sure that everything’s okay. I know that noah’s a grown man, but I can still be concerned.

Rey: [ Laughs ] I didn’t say anything.

Sharon: Well, you didn’t have to, ’cause I can see that look in your eye.

Rey: All I’m thinking is what a wonderful mother you are.

Sharon: Aw, thank you. You know, having all the kids around here tonight and watching mariah celebrate her engagement just got me feeling a little extra…maternal. It’s hard not to feel nostalgic when I think back to the mariah who came into my life — walls up a mile high, so sure that she couldn’t depend on anyone other than herself. That mariah would have scoffed at the idea of anyone finding true love. But now she’s found it, and she’s ready to start a life with tessa. It’s remarkable.

Rey: And inspiring, to see them so devoted to one another and optimistic about the future.

Sharon: And I am convinced that what they share in their hearts will get them through anything that life throws at them. That’s gonna give them the strength to overcome any obstacle.

Rey: Life is good. I’m so happy for you and your family.

Sharon: Hey, what do you mean “my family”? They’re your family, too.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

Sally: I was ecstatic when you said you wanted to keep working with me, and I am very flattered.

Adam: But the thrill is gone? ‘Sally: No, the thrill is definitely still there. But…you offered me a job spontaneously to help me save face in front of chloe and chelsea. And of course, I am very grateful and of course, i accepted in the moment. And I can’t thank you enough for finding me a place at newman media now that the fashion platform has been shuttered. But you haven’t been able to tell me exactly what that place is, except for maybe covering fashion news.

Adam: So is this you letting me off the hook? Or are you trying to tell me that you’re looking for something better or more enticing?

Sally: Maybe both. Maybe neither. I don’t know. It depends on where your head is at. You’re the boss. What? Well, I’m glad you find me so amusing.

Adam: I do endlessly, but in a good way. And you’re very smart to raise these questions because you should never commit to something until you know precisely what you are committing to.

Sally: Mm-hmm.

Adam: I’ve actually been thinking a lot about you since we parted ways.

Sally: Really?

Adam: I know that fashion is your first love, but I think that you could channel that energy in a new direction.

Sally: You have me intrigued.

Adam: I see a lot of potential in you. That’s why I think you’re ready to take on a new challenge, which is why I am ready to offer you a specific position with a specific title.

Sally: Are you gonna tell me what that is?

Adam: What would you say to becoming chief operating officer of newman media?

Sally: [ Gasps ] What do you think healthier looks like?

Nick: I think we should order another batch of empanadas, and don’t tell me you’re not hungry. I mean, you wolfed down this whole first order. I barely got one.

Noah: Yeah, yeah, I can go for more. I think I can pass on whatever else you’re about to serve up.

Nick: Alright, what’s that?

Noah: I can’t help but notice that since we’ve gotten here, you have gone out of your way to keep the conversation on nothing but sports and movies. Nothing about the party we were just at, yet you’re watching my every move, trying to figure out what’s going on in my head. So I’m assuming the second course is coming with a big side of questions.

Nick: Look, it’s not an interrogation. Alright? I’m just trying to get you to talk. I know you’re doing your damndest to deal with these feelings you have for tessa, but I know you. I saw you put on that big, old smile and make that beautiful toast to mariah and tessa.

Noah: I meant every word.

Nick: I’m sure. But I know this is a lot harder for you than you’re letting on.

Noah: Look, dad, I know you and mom are worried, but I’m gonna tell you the same thing that I told her. I’m gonna be fine, okay? Seriously, can we please, please just get back to eating our empanadas?

Nick: So just back off, then?

Mariah: Would you like a chocolate martini?

Tessa: [ Gasps ] Yes, that sounds so decadent and delicious.

Mariah: Well, that is the right answer because it’s the only fancy drink that I remember how to make from my bartending days.

Tessa: [ Laughs ] When did you have time to do all of this? You were only gone for a few minutes.

Mariah: Well, I had a little bit of help.

Tessa: Oh, faith.

Mariah: Yep.

Tessa: That’s what you two were whispering about.

Mariah: It was our super-secret mission.

Tessa: I mean, after the party we just had, I did not expect this. I mean, this is just above and beyond.

Mariah: Well, if you can’t go above and beyond when you’re newly engaged, then when can you? I wanted to keep celebrating us. The first part of the night was for our friends and our family, but the rest of the night — the rest of the night is for us. So…here is to you and me.

Tessa: To us.

Mariah: Mmm.

Rey: I know that your family is my family. I didn’t mean to imply that they aren’T.

Sharon: Well, I can’t help wondering if there might be something more to what you said. Did one of the kids say something to make you feel like an outsider?

Rey: No, no, not at all.

Sharon: Did I say something or nick?

Rey: No, it’s nothing like that, I swear. Everyone was great. Like always.

Sharon: Well, that’s a relief. But I still wonder where that comment came from, because i know it came from somewhere. You know, whatever you’re feeling, you can talk to me.

Rey: You remember that conversation we had not that long ago about the connection that you and nick have with your children, the way that you can read mariah and noah and faith in a way that I can’t?

Sharon: Yeah, well, that’s just, you know, part of being a parent and having a lot of years under your belt.

Rey: I know, I know. I get that I arrived a little later on the scene. It’s just that when I see you and nick with your children, i become extra aware that I missed out on the whole parenting thing. It’s not that I’m looking to have children now. It’s just that, once in a while, I have these “what if” moments, right? And then, of course, they go away. They’re just these fleeting moments of a life that might have been. Do you know what I mean?

Sharon: Yeah, I completely understand.

Rey: Good, because I love the life that we share more than anything.

Chelsea: Hey, there. I hope I’m not interrupting.

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Chelsea: What did I walk in on? Were you closed for a private function tonight? I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize. The patio door was unlocked.

Sharon: No, that’s okay. Yes, we were having a little party earlier. We were celebrating mariah and tessa’s engagement.

Chelsea: Oh! That’s wonderful news. Congratulations.

Sharon: Thank you. We’re all thrilled.

Chelsea: Okay, so you definitely are closed. Again, my apologies. I will see myself out.

Sharon: You know, you don’t have to go. I don’t mind getting you something to drink. What would you like?

Chelsea: Oh, thank you. Well, since it’s late, maybe something not caffeinated.

Sharon: Mm, would you like warm cider?

Chelsea: Perfect.

Rey: So, sharon and I heard from nick that newman media was sold to newman/locke.

Chelsea: It’s true.

Rey: Mm. How’s that gonna affect your business with sally and chloe?

Chelsea: Chloe and I will no longer be associated with any newman entity, but the good news is we are already close to securing our backing for our newest endeavor.

Rey: Oh, wow. That’s great news.

Sharon: Yeah, that is good news. And will sally continue to work with you?

Chelsea: No, unfortunately, ms. Spectra won’t be able to join us. I never felt like she really fit our vision anyway. She’s still working alongside adam, which is odd, considering victoria insisted she didn’t want any kind of fashion platform, but…

Sharon: So what will she be doing?

Chelsea: No idea. But adam clearly has some purpose for her in mind.

Sally: Coo?! Are you serious?

Adam: I would not joke about something this serious.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] I…I don’t know what to say.

Adam: Uh, well, I guess I’m asking you the same question that you asked me — how serious are you?

Sally: Well, I appreciate the massive vote of confidence, but…I mean, let’s be honest. I’m not the most obvious person for the job.

Adam: It is outside-the-box thinking, okay? But let me tell you how I came to this decision. You are artistic. You’re creative. But you also have a head for business. I mean, in your time here, you’ve shown yourself to be very smart, driven, and especially savvy when it comes to media, especially social media. You have a fire inside that i respect and, quite frankly, i admire.

Sally: Well, thank you for that. Back at you. I mean, I think that that’s something that we have in common, this deep-seated need to succeed and prove ourselves. I mean, not that I’ve come even close to what you’ve achieved, but I just mean —

Adam: No, no, I know what you mean. My father is always testing me and making me prove that i deserve my seat at the table. Okay? But now I’m gonna prove to him and victoria and ashland that nobody is better to helm newman media than I am. And I could really use someone by my side that I can rely on.

Sally: I’m just triple-checking — you mean me.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Yes. I want to name a coo before my sister can start suggesting people because any one of her candidates are gonna be a spy and they’re gonna be all too happy to report back on my every move.

Sally: So you want me to be your spy.

Adam: No. No, I want you to be my partner. I trust you, and I value your loyalty as much as your talent. So what do you say? Are you interested?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] Yeah, of course I’m interested. I would be a fool not to be, but I…

[ Sighs ] I just can’t help but wonder how victor and victoria are gonna react. I mean, yes, victoria has been perfectly pleasant towards me because she loved the wedding dress, but that does not mean she’s gonna love me being newman media’s coo. I mean, she could push back hard.

Adam: Okay. Let her.

Sally: And victor may not be a huge fan of the idea either. Won’t you have to get their approval?

Adam: Listen, don’t worry about them. I can handle my sister and my father.

Sally: Oh, my god, this is incredible. Thank you.

Adam: You’re welcome. There is a big, bright future ahead for us. What about a celebratory drink?

Sally: I would say yes, but before we celebrate or move forward with…any of this… I think we better discuss our personal relationship.

Mariah: This has got to be one of the best nights of my life.

Tessa: Maybe the best night. I mean, so far.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ] Years from now, I am gonna remember this exact moment — sitting here with you, so excited to be marrying you, and wondering how I got so lucky.

Tessa: I’m the lucky one.

Mariah: Oh, do you — do you want another drink?

Tessa: No.

Mariah: Okay, do you want to watch a movie?

Tessa: No.

Mariah: Well, what do you want to do then? Okay, yeah, I think I — I think I know what you’ve got in mind. Depression can make you feel like…just…noooo.

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Sharon: I wish you the best in your new business with chloe.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Rey: And I have a bit of advice for you, if you wouldn’t mind hearing it.

Chelsea: Please.

Rey: Don’t waste a drop of your energy wondering about adam’s relationship with sally. It’s a good thing that you don’t have to report to him anymore. The fact that you’re moving on with your life is something you should be elated about.

Chelsea: I am, for sure.

Rey: Putting this last chapter behind you is the best thing you can do, and it looks like you’re already doing that, right? I mean, it’s why you decided to sell the penthouse, right?

Chelsea: I had to distance myself from all the memories. I packed my things up today, actually, and I temporarily moved into the grand phoenix until I can find a new home.

Rey: Good. See? It sounds like you’re already on your way to a fresh start.

Chelsea: Yeah, there have been some hard days since I came back to town, but I’m gonna put all that behind me. It’s gonna be all sunshine from here on out. Maybe not all sunshine, but you know what I mean.

Sharon: Yeah, positive attitude, that’s half the battle, right?

Rey: Yeah, and the other half is putting one foot in front of the other. And we’re all rooting for you.

Tessa: Hi. Oh, I was just getting some water. You didn’t have to get out of bed.

Mariah: Oh, I wasn’t sleeping. I was just closing my eyes. You know, I wasn’t really tired before, and then you kind of just woke me up, so… thank you. Oh, I just don’t want this night to end. I just have this warm, fuzzy, and dreamy feeling, like, all over. Do you think we could just spend forever this time, this place?

Tessa: Works for me.

Mariah: You know, I really love your studio apartment, because that was our first home. But I have to say, I am really, really glad that we moved here. It’s so nice to have so much space.

Tessa: Yeah, I mean, we have an actual bedroom and another one for a little boy or little girl.

Mariah: Wow. This place is filled with so much possibility. Oh, did you see our poster and what everybody wrote to us?

Tessa: Oh, no, I was too busy talking to everyone and gazing at my beautiful fiancéE.

Mariah: Aww.

Tessa: Oh, could faith’s note be any sweeter?

Mariah: And I love what moses said about you getting a grammy, because I second that prediction, okay? Abby and chance’s message — just really, really sweet. And she even signed for bowie.

Tessa: It was really nice to see you, abby, and devon talking earlier.

Mariah: Yeah, I’m — I’m really glad that I’m at peace with them and that the whole dominic situation is sorted out, because I have everything I need right here. Who drew the heart? Because it’s not signed.

Tessa: Oh, that’s from noah.

Noah: Thank you for dinner and for not, you know, pushing the whole tessa thing.

Nick: Well, I do listen sometimes.

Noah: [ Scoffs ] I didn’t mean to completely shut you down like that. I understand why you’d be concerned. It’s just that I don’t want you guys to think that I’m falling apart or I’m some kind of hopeless romantic. I’m going through some turmoil right now, but it’ll pass. What matters to me most is that I’m here with my family and i have a purpose. And for a while, I thought that purpose was art, but…I don’t know, maybe I was wrong. Maybe I’ll find what I’m looking for here working with you.

Nick: And it goes without saying, noah, your mother and i are beyond thrilled that you’re home. We just want to find your center, you know, whatever that is or however that happens.

Noah: Then we all want the same thing.

Nick: Just know, you need anything, I don’t care what it is, your mom and I are always here for you.

Noah: I know. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Thanks, dad. (Cyclist) why is ice t in a speed walking crew?

Sally: So when we came back to the office earlier, I was very moved by you asking me to stay on, and you may have noticed that I hugged you.

Adam: I-I noticed.

Sally: No, I mean, like, i really hugged you, like, not in a coworker kind of way.

Adam: Oh, you haven’t met joe from accounting.

Sally: I’m serious. And when we were in said hug, i could literally feel the temperature rise between us, and I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] I, uh — I may have needed a moment to cool off after you left.

Sally: Yeah, we almost… or could’ve…gone there. I think that we need to stop dancing around the obvious and address what’s going on between us head-on. Because the truth is, whether we are standing close to each other or across the room, there is a chemistry between us. I can literally feel the fireworks in the making, and a lot of times, it takes every ounce of self-discipline in me not to act on those fireworks. And I’m pretty sure that we’ve both been trying to avoid our feelings, and I don’t want to do that anymore, because something is happening between us, even if we pretend it’s not.

Adam: Well, I mean, that’s not gonna be a problem, as long as we’re working together.

Sally: I don’t know what that means. Are you still trying to convince yourself that we’re just friends and colleagues or are you finally saying that you want what I want, but it’s not gonna get in the way of what we’re trying to accomplish professionally?

Adam: [ Sighs ] The second part. Everything that you just described. I feel the same way.

Chelsea: Well, thanks for the drink and conversation. I’m glad I stopped by. And I’m glad you forgot to lock the patio door.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: You’re welcome.

[ Knock on door ] Oh. Who knew I was this popular after hours?

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Oh. Hey, what are you doing back here?

Nick: Oh, I thought you and rey might use some help cleaning up.

Sharon: And?

Nick: And I wanted to fill you in about something. Hey, chelsea.

Chelsea: Hi, nick.

Nick: What’s — what’s up?

Chelsea: Oh, you know, we’re just hanging out.

Sharon: Um, I could actually use some help cleaning the patio.

Nick: Yeah, sure. It’s good to see you.

Chelsea: You too.

Chelsea: Well, um, thank you for the chat. I really appreciate your support and advice. Never in a million years did i think we’d become friends, but correct me if I’m wrong, I think that’s happened.

Rey: Well, if you think I’m going to disagree with you, I’m sorry, I’m gonna have to disappoint you.

Chelsea: So many people in this town haven’t been sincere about giving me a second chance, but you’re the real deal. You’re genuine, kind. You’ve been able to look past the things I’ve done, and you’ve been able to see me for who i really am. It means a lot.

Sharon: Chelsea just happened to drop by. She didn’t even know about the engagement party, but seems like she needed some company. I think she’s dealing with a lot with adam and the whole newman media drama.

Nick: There’s always collateral damage when it comes to my family. Then, when you throw in the business, things always tend to get worse, which is why I keep my nose out of it.

Sharon: So I hope what you came by to talk to me about is noah.

Nick: Yes, when we left here, we didn’t go straight home. We ended up at society. We grabbed some food. I forced him to have a father-son talk with me.

Sharon: Oh, good, because i knew this party was gonna be hard on him. But let me guess, he said that everything’s totally fine and there’s nothing to worry about.

Nick: Pretty much. He basically told me to back off.

Sharon: [ Sighs ] Noah’s always had such a big heart, and he’s always wore it on his sleeve. Seems like now he’s shutting down. And if he doesn’t feel comfortable talking to you or talking to me about what he’s going through, nick, that’s not good.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Tessa: Just in case, if you had any doubt, I think that represents his love for us, and not, you know, me.

Mariah: Yeah, I know that’s how he meant it. I actually asked noah to draw something because I thought it’d be worth something one day.

Tessa: Ah.

Mariah: And I guess this is his way of granting my request.

Tessa: [ Laughs ] So you guys talked?

Mariah: We did. We got all the weirdness out, you know, brother, sister straight talk, and now we are good. I still feel bad for him, though, because I get it. It sucks having feelings for someone you shouldn’t and you can’t have, but I know he’s — he’s really working hard to make sure that we’re okay and you’re okay and he’s okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Tessa: I mean, yeah, I — i think the most important thing that we can do is show him that everything’s normal and nothing’s changed between the three of us, because I know that’s what he wanted when we talked.

Mariah: Well, that sounds like a plan to me. So, now, onto us.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Are you feeling sleepy?

Tessa: No.

Mariah: Mm. I like the sound of that.

Nick: So I don’t think there’s any cause for alarm where noah is concerned. He has made it very clear to me he’s not gonna get in the way of what mariah and tessa have. He seems very glad that they have found the happiness that they both deserve.

Sharon: Sure, and I’m sure that noah wants to get over tessa, but, you know, that’s easier said than done.

Nick: It’s just gonna take time, and it makes sense that this is something that he doesn’t want to talk about, because that would mean he’s dredging up this very painful thing he’s trying to get over. He just has to learn to cope with it. You know, he wants to focus on his work and all the things he needs to do for himself.

Sharon: Well, I guess there’s nothing we can do to help noah right now. He just has to work his way through this.

Nick: Exactly.

Sharon: Wait, is this your way of suggesting that I should just back down and let things play out, only you made it seem like it was my idea?

Nick: Well, I did learn from the best.

Sharon: Well, I don’t manipulate people. I just gently nudge them toward a more constructive, healthy path.

Nick: Oh, yeah, that’s right.

Sharon: Are you enjoying yourself?

Nick: I am. Um, I also told noah that, you know, if he ever needs anything that he can come to us for whatever.

Sharon: You really think he’s gonna be okay?

Nick: I really do.

Tessa: It’s all for you.

Noah: What do you mean?

Tessa: The words, the songs, everything.

Noah: [ Gasps ]

[ Groans ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Laughs ]

Rey: What’s so funny?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Oh, it’s connor. Look at this picture. He’s with his new hockey teammates. He still thinks it’s the funniest thing in the world when he does the whole “rabbit ears,” you know, behind his teammate’s head. Look, it’s so cute! It’s so sweet. I just wish he could stay this age forever. Sorry, I’m doing the whole mom thing here, but I figure you have a sweet bond with him. I didn’t think you’d mind looking at these.

Rey: Hey, I don’t mind at all.

Chelsea: And then, look, this one — see? Then after his buddy realizes what he was doing, they just start laughing and giggling. It’s — oh, they’re just so happy, not a care in the world.

Rey: Mm. To be a kid again, huh?

Chelsea: Absolutely.

Rey: Or a proud parent.

Chelsea: Oh, I am definitely that.

Rey: You should be. You know, you’re raising a good, happy, healthy kid. Is he still liking hockey?

Chelsea: Loving it. And not to be a total mom again, but I actually think he’s pretty good at it.

Rey: You know, I saw him practicing at the ranch the other day. I think you’re right.

Sally: Did I hear you correctly?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] It was brave of you to put yourself all the way out there like that, so you deserve the same thing from me. So no more avoiding my feelings, no more holding back. I want you as much as you want me.

Sally: Oh, my god.

Adam: But…

Sally: Oh, no.

Adam: We both know that it’s not that simple.

Sally: Yeah, the best things never are. Look, and I need you to know that I am not willfully avoiding all of the implications or complications or any of the other “-tions” that are relevant here. I just thought that we should be totally up-front with each other before embarking on this next great adventure together.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And I think we both can agree that we need to take the next steps to get you installed at newman media and jump through the hoops to get you set up as coo, and then we can figure out how we’re gonna work together and complement each other, and then we can figure out what’s going on personally between us.

Sally: Oh. This conversation just took a turn. Um… [ Clears throat ] So is what you’re saying…

Adam: That we shouldn’t act on those feelings right this moment.

Sally: Like, at this very moment? ‘Cause, I mean, I agree. You’re right. Someone could walk in on us.

Adam: You know what I mean.

Sally: No, I do. I got it. Okay, well, so in that case, I should get back to work. Good night, adam.

Adam: Good night.

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Faith: Put that fabric over there. It has to look boho-chic.

Moses: Okay, I don’t even know what that means. How am I supposed to know if I’m doing it right?

Faith: When our guests of honor walk through those doors, we want them to feel this entire space has transformed into an exotic, warm, romantic locale. Flowers, candles, garland, fabric.

Moses: Okay, so, like, at any minute, a whole bunch of fairies and trolls could walk in and feel at home. Lots of flora and fauna, and twinkles, but with a hint of romance.

Faith: That’s strangely specific, but yep, sure.

Moses: Okay, I think I’ve got it.

Sharon: You guys, this looks fantastic. Mariah and tessa are gonna love it.

Faith: I really hope so. I think I caught their vibe.

Sharon: No one could have done it any better.

Noah: Wow. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think…

Moses: You’d walked into an oasis in ireland decorated by leprechauns?

Noah: Yeah, yeah, exactly.

Moses: Cool. Alright, I think my work here is done.

Faith: No, no, no, no, it isn’T. More candles on the patio.

Moses: Okay.

Faith: Noah, I need your artistic eye.

Noah: What’s up?

Faith: This is our pice de

rsistance.

Noah: Uh, what — what is this, exactly?

Faith: These are some of tessa’s best lyrics, and they’re all about mariah. Incredibly romantic, right? And we thought that the guests could sign it, along with, i don’t know, best wishes, a love note to them, something from the heart. And over here is the album cover. You did an amazing job, by the way. Get used to hearing that for years to come.

Noah: Thank you. So what did you need my eyes for?

Faith: Should we keep the displays where they are or switch them around or even move them to a different spot?

Noah: No, no, looks pretty great to me.

Faith: Yeah, yeah, I think you’re right. You can even be the first to write your heart out before things get hectic.

Noah: Uh, no, thanks. I believe in that old adage — “a picture’s worth 1,000 words.” And I have no idea what to say, but it’ll come to me.

Moses: You could write, “your love makes me speechless” or something like, “may your love last 1,000 years” or — get this — “magical, mystical, like a sorcerer’s spell.”

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Moses: What do you think?

Faith: I think you need to get hooked on a different kind of book series. Okay.

Nick: Noah. Can you help me for a second?

Noah: Yeah. Sorry, guys, duty calls.

Faith: Don’t forget.

Noah: I wish I could. Alright, let’s get to work.

Chance: Oh, wow. Look at you. This is a big night for tessa and mariah, huh?

Abby: Mm-hmm, and for us, too. We haven’t been to a party since your welcome-home gathering.

Chance: Wow, has it been that long?

Abby: Mm-hmm. We were all so excited that you were home, but I know that was a rough night for you.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, that wasn’t easy, but I am glad I had you to lean on.

Abby: Mm, and tonight, we get to trade places.

Chance: What do you mean? Are you worried about seeing devon?

Abby: [ Sighs ] No, now that everything’s settled, I’m not worried about seeing him. It’s just the word is out about our custody agreement, and everyone’s gonna have comments and questions.

Chance: I’ll do what I can do to handle all that, okay? Don’t you worry.

Abby: I know I can count on you. And this little guy, I get to come home to him. Yes, you are gonna have the best time with louise while me and daddy are celebrating aunt tessa and aunt mariah, and if you’re still awake when I get home, i am gonna read you that new bedtime story. Chance?

Chance: Yeah, what’s wrong?

Abby: Does he seem okay to you? I mean, does his breathing seem a little faster than usual?

Chance: Mm. Well, let’s take a look. Buddy, here, let us look at you a little bit. You okay?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Feeling okay, guy?

Amanda: Okay, I will send you the paperwork, and all you have to do is sign. I do have to run, but if you need anything else, please give me a call. Okay. Thank you. Bye-bye. Yes. Hello!

Devon: Hey, hey. What’s all this about?

Amanda: Oh, this is called dancing.

Devon: Dancing?

Amanda: Yeah. Feel familiar?

Devon: It does, yeah. We did this on new year’s eve, didn’t we?

Amanda: Yeah, that’s right. You know, dancing is a little more enjoyable when you just relax, let the tension melt away. Focus on your beautiful partner.

Devon: You think I’m tense?

Amanda: Well, your shoulders and your arms are a little uptight. Are you having second thoughts about this engagement party?

Devon: No. No, no.

Amanda: Are you sure?

Devon: I’m not. Yeah, I’m sure. I would never want to miss mariah and tessa’s special night. I know that abby and chance are gonna be there, and I haven’t talked to them since we all signed the custody papers. But I haven’t talked to a lot of people, so I don’t think it’s gonna be awkward.

Amanda: Okay. I tell you what.

Devon: Mm.

Amanda: If anybody asks you any questions, you just send them in my direction, and I will fill them in on as many details as you’re willing to share.

Devon: Well, we don’t have to share any details at all because tonight’s not about me, it’s about mariah and tessa. Last thing I want is the spotlight to be on me and take it away from the happy couple.

Noah: What is all this anyway?

Nick: Look inside and see.

Noah: Tessa’s new album.

Nick: On vinyl, the way god intended it. They’re party favors for the big event. You did a great job, son.

Noah: Yeah, yeah, I’m happy with how it turned out.

Moses: Faith.

Faith: Yeah.

Moses: Uh, they’re here.

Faith: What? No, it’s too early. We’re expecting more people.

Moses: Okay, we can scatter, make the place look filled.

Faith: Okay. I’ll go prep them.

Moses: Good idea.

Faith: Rey?

Rey: Sound system’s ready to go.

Faith: You’re the best. Everyone, may I have your attention, please? Introducing the happiest, most beautiful and talented couple in this half of the universe, soon to be joined in holy matrimony, tessa and mariah. Come in, girls.

[ Applause ]

Mariah: Okay, can we open now?

Faith: Welcome to the most exotic, romantic engagement celebration ever? Okay, now.

Tessa: Oh. Oh, my goodness.

Mariah: You guys did all of this for us.

Sharon: We hope you like it.

Nick: Congratulations.

Mariah: This is just —

Tessa: More than we ever could’ve imagined.

Mariah: Wow, it is almost as beautiful as you are.

Sharon: Aww.

[ Applause ]

Faith: [ Chuckles ] Alright, let’s party!

Nick: Yeah.

Rey: Yeah, let’s do that.

[ Light laughter ]

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Amanda: You know, I really think things will go pretty smoothly.

Devon: Yeah?

Amanda: Yeah. You know, everything ended amicably. I think everyone will understand. Just take my word for it, okay?

Devon: I do take your word for it. You’ve been level-headed throughout this entire experience. You’re always looking out for me and the baby.

Amanda: Well, that is what a good attorney is supposed to do.

Devon: Mm. No, I actually think it’s a little bit more than that. I saw the way you were looking at dominic the last time he spent the night over here.

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Devon: And when you went to go check on him when you thought I was asleep.

Amanda: Mm, so you’re spying on me.

Devon: No, I’m just surprised.

Amanda: Yeah, well, me too. I’ve never been that close to a baby before. Never spent any meaningful amount of time with one, until i met dom.

Devon: Mm. And what do you think?

Amanda: I think that he’s a little miracle.

[ Chuckles ] I mean, he’s so smart, and i know exactly what to do to make him smile. And I think he likes me.

Devon: Oh, I know he likes you.

[ Chuckles ]

Amanda: It is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Just the way that he looks at you like you are the most amazing thing, and it makes you want to be that amazing. Is that what it feels like to be a parent?

Devon: I mean, I think so. This is new.

Amanda: Yeah. You know, I never had a mother or a father to love me or to love back when I was little, so this is a whole new world for me, too. But I think I kind of love it. You know, I just, like, keep imagining what this little boy is gonna be like when he grows up, and… I’m sorry, is that weird? Is that okay for me to say?

Devon: Amanda, it’s more than okay.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Rey: Well, I think you two deserve some champagne.

Tessa: Oh!

Mariah: I think we do, as well.

Rey: Anything for this lovely couple.

Tessa: Anything? I think I’m gonna like this being engaged thing.

Mariah: Well, don’t get too used to it because people will be expecting a wedding eventually.

Rey: And then you get to be newlyweds, and if you’re lucky, that part will last year after year.

Sharon: Can I interest you in a glass of sparkling cider?

Moses: Oh.

Sharon: It’s a great vintage, of course.

Moses: I cannot say no to that.

Faith: I’d love some, too. Thank you.

Tessa: So what was all that out on the patio?

Faith: It’s a backdrop for you and your guests to take the coolest party snapshots.

Moses: With a wide variety of props that acknowledge your many interests.

Mariah: Who did all of this?

Faith: It was a combined effort. So if you want to blame us, we’re both equally responsible. But if you found something next-level adorable and thoughtful, you can point that praise right over to yours truly.

Sharon: I think it’s time for the first picture.

Rey: Ooh.

Tessa: Okay, okay, but as long as you promise that these photos don’t become our, like, wedding announcement pictures or something embarrassing.

Sharon: I promise nothing.

Rey: Alright, alright. Well, who’s gonna do the deed? Noah, you’re the artist in residence.

Moses: Yeah, you designed the album cover, should be easy.

Noah: You know, I’d love to, but I never take pictures after I’ve had champagne, so…

Nick: I’ll do it.

Faith: Oh, no. Do you think you can keep your fingers out of the frame this time? I have a whole album of pictures that my dad took with his finger in the frame, or totally blurry.

Nick: Wow. Okay, you think you can do better?

Faith: Yeah, yeah, with my eyes closed.

Nick: Well, then go for it.

Mariah: Oh, thank goodness.

Nick: Seriously, you too?

Mariah: Yeah. Alright, let’s do this. Let’s go.

Tessa: Okay.

Rey: Cute.

Mariah: Nice.

Tessa: These?

Mariah: Love it.

Faith: Say “always and forever.”

Always and forever.

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[ Indistinct conversation ]

[ Laughter ]

Nick: Uh, hey, mariah, if you insult me again, no wedding gift.

Rey: What, you mean this one isn’t from you?

Nick: No.

Mariah: Mom?

Sharon: Uh, no, you said no gifts. I followed instructions.

Mariah: Huh.

Abby: How does he seem to you?

Chance: I don’t know, but he’s definitely asleep now.

Abby: Really?

Chance: Yeah, I just patted him a little bit, and he knocked right off.

Abby: Hmm.

Chance: What do you think?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, he’s definitely sleeping, but what about his breathing? I mean, does it seem normal to you or different somehow?

Chance: I mean, he looks just fine to me.

Abby: What should we do?

Chance: Finish getting ready, leave him in louise’s capable hands, and go to the engagement party, yeah?

Abby: Yeah, I mean, he is sleeping so soundly.

Chance: I’ll take 100% of the credit for that.

[ Chuckles ] I think this is the first time i got him to go to sleep like that. Hmm. Would you look at that? Somebody’s getting the hang of this parenting thing, huh?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: I wonder what it could be.

Tessa: Ooh, panini maker?

Faith: Uh, hers and hers towel sets?

Mariah: Noah, any guesses?

Noah: Nope.

Moses: Could it be a turntable?

Nick: Charcuterie board? I like a good charcuterie.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] You know what? A cashmere throw would be fantastic.

Mariah: Yeah, I just don’t know what it could be.

Rey: Well, we know it didn’t come from anyone here who’s guessing, so…

Sharon: What do you think we should do, detective? Fingerprints?

Noah: Interrogation.

Rey: I suggest we read the card.

Nick: Such a good cop.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: Okay, let’s see. Ooh, pretty card.

Mariah: Alright, what does it say?

Tessa: “Wishing you all the love in the universe, from now until the end of time. Best wishes, kevin and chloe.”

Mariah: Aww.

Faith: That is so sweet.

Tessa: Well, that’s not all. “Sorry we can’t make it to the party, but we’re compensating for our absence by breaking the no presents rule.”

Mariah: Got it.

Tessa: Want to do the honors?

Mariah: Yeah, let’s do this together.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Okay.

Rey: What in the world?

Mariah: Wow.

Tessa: Oh, my goodness.

Noah: What is that?

Mariah: This is the most “kevin” gift ever.

Tessa: Is your family crest?

Sharon: No, not at all.

Faith: I was really hoping it was.

Tessa: Uh, so you’re a secret superhero or warrior goddess? I mean, is there anything else i should know before we get married?

Mariah: So, this is a shield from kevin and my favorite book series, “the kingdom beyond.”

Tessa: Oh, my goodness.

Mariah: Yeah, and there’s this really infamous royal wedding in it, and —

Tessa: Oh, okay, that explains this section of the card — “wishing you a far less bloody jousting, but the same high romance as –”

Mariah: Arboreal and rebastian, yes.

Tessa: Oh, yes, of course.

Rey: Wow, wow.

Noah: That is a — that’s really something.

Sharon: It’s quite a gift.

Tessa: Yeah.

Nick: I should’ve got you a shield.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: I think it’s perfect.

Mariah: You do?

Tessa: Yeah, we’ll hang it up on our wall. It’ll protect us from spiders and enchantments.

Mariah: And I thought that i couldn’t love you more than I do now.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Amanda: Wow.

Devon: Look at this. Well, I told you we should’ve brought a gift.

Tessa: Devon, amanda, come in.

Devon: Hey, guys.

Mariah: Hi, guys.

Tessa: Hi!

Amanda: Hi. Wow, well, any gift we would’ve brought would pale in comparison to this very lovely looking shield thing.

Noah: Incredible, isn’t it?

Rey: Hey. Champagne?

Devon: Oh, definitely.

Sharon: Best sound in the world.

Devon: Definitely.

Tessa: Wow, you guys look great.

Mariah: Yeah.

Devon: Look who’s talking. You guys are glowing.

Tessa: Oh, well, we’ve never been happier.

Devon: It’s just gonna keep getting better and better. Wait till your album drops and everybody in the world’s loving it.

Tessa: Ah, well, it still couldn’t touch being engaged to the love of my life.

Mariah: And being surrounded by our friends and our family.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Amanda: Speaking of friends, are abby and chance no-shows?

Tessa: Uh, I mean, as far as we know, they should be here any minute.

Devon: Good.

Mariah: Okay, so you know me, and if I feel something, I just got to say it, so…how is the shared custody thing going? Lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose.

Rey: Here you are.

Amanda: Thank you so much.

Devon: Thank you very much, rey.

Rey: Enjoy.

Amanda: Thank you.

Devon: So to answer your question, we’re just starting to get our feet wet with the whole custody thing.

Tessa: Have you had a chance to have dom at your place?

Devon: Yeah, we have.

Mariah: And how is abby handling that?

Devon: She’s okay. It’s a little tough for her to say goodbye to him, but I’m doing everything I can to make it easy for her.

Amanda: Yeah, and we did some video calls at bedtime with abby and chance.

Devon: Yeah, yeah, and we’re sticking to his schedule, so know that anytime he’s with us, you can come and visit.

Mariah: I would love that. Thank you.

Tessa: Does that offer also include a plus-one?

Amanda: Of course. You know you’re always welcome.

Mariah: Well, actually, the plus-one would be for somebody a lot younger, smaller.

Amanda: Wait a minute, are you —

Devon: Are you guys —

Mariah: Yeah, we’re hoping to adopt.

Devon: Wow.

Amanda: That’s wonderful.

Devon: Oh, my gosh, we’re gonna have to have little playdates in the future.

Tessa: Oh, definitely, yeah.

Devon: That’s really special you guys are thinking of doing that. You know what adoption means to me. Changed my life in ways I never could have imagined.

Amanda: Every time I think about a child finding their forever home, you know, being part of a real family, it just…

Devon: Oh. Hey, if you guys ever have any questions or, you know, want advice…

Amanda: Yeah, about anything in the process, what the child might be feeling.

Devon: Come to us.

Amanda: Yes, we’ll be honored, truly.

Tessa: Oh, thank you. We will.

Mariah: Uh, mom, have you heard from abby and chance yet?

Sharon: Um, as far as I know, they’re coming. Rey, have you heard from chance?

Rey: Uh, yeah, I spoke to him about him coming back to work tomorrow.

Faith: So how’s it, like, working for dad again?

Noah: The unvarnished truth?

Nick: I’d like to know the answer to that.

Noah: Well, we are helping to change the world, so I kind of love it. You should join us.

Moses: Yeah, new hope becomes new hope and faith. I like the sound of that.

Nick: That business degree you’ve been talking about could come in handy.

Noah: Business degree — what business degree?

Faith: Nothing’s set in stone yet, but I have been looking at some colleges with good business programs.

Noah: Impressive, kid. Better tell aunt victoria to watch her back. There’s a new young mogul in the wings, waiting to sit on grandpa’s throne.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: I wonder what’s keeping them.

Amanda: Well, you know what it’s like when you have a baby. You think everything’s going according to plan, and then, all of a sudden…

Tessa: Abby, chance, hi!

Mariah: I’m so glad you guys could make it.

Chance: We wouldn’t miss it for the world.

[Doorbell]

Devon: I was afraid you weren’t gonna make it.

Abby: Sorry, yeah, we’re late. It’s just so hard for me to tear myself away from dom.

Devon: I completely understand.

Mariah: So I heard you guys signed the shared custody agreement.

Abby: We did.

Devon: Yeah.

Mariah: Well, that’s great. It’s so nice to see you guys made peace.

Abby: You know what? Tonight is all about you and tessa, so let’s just celebrate that.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: That’s right, it’s not about us. It’s about the two of you.

Mariah: Well, yeah, but i can’t help but think back to, you know, when we decided to go on this crazy adventure.

Abby: The baby chancellor crew.

Devon: Yeah, that’s when we were planning on creating a little baby we couldn’t even picture yet.

Mariah: And look, I know that not everything went the way that we thought it would, but all of those bumps along the way, i mean, it just made our bond even stronger. And we will always have a connection to each other because of dom — you and abby’s child.

Abby: Our child. And you will forever be included in that, mariah.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Okay, now that the sappy stuff is over with, let’s party.

Devon: Party?

Mariah: Yep.

Abby: Let’s do it.

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

It’s the best time of the day

let the feeling flow my way

birds are singing all their favorite songs

there is nothing more I need

let the music be my lead

everything is right and nothing’s wrong

Dude, get in here.

Come right in

hello, sunshine

where you been?

Sharon: Abby, I’m so glad you made it.

Abby: Me too.

Sharon: I heard that chance is going back to work. Did he end up finding a therapist?

Abby: Actually, he said no to therapy. Uh, he said that returning to the workforce will really help him get back on track. But before we left, I noticed that he was really connecting with dom, so I think things are looking up.

Rainbow to the sky

Rey: Tomorrow’s a big day.

Chance: Yeah. Looking forward to it. It’s about time you had a good cop to your bad cop again.

Rey: Oh, I’m the bad cop? Ha, come on, I’m a sweetheart.

Chance: This guy right here, I’ll tell you what. Tough as nails.

Abby: Oh, well, crime in genoa city doesn’t stand a chance with you teaming up again.

Rey: I need a refill. You two need anything?

Chance: No, I’m okay.

Hello, sunshine

Abby: You know, if tomorrow’s too soon, you can always postpone.

Chance: Oh, no, no, I need this. It’s gonna balance me out. I know it.

Faith: “Wish you happiness and success and a grammy by your first anniversary.” Clever.

Moses: Thanks. You’re up.

Come right in

hello, sunshine

Mariah: Writer’s block?

Where you been?

Mariah: You know, if you can’t think of anything to write, you could just draw something. It’ll be worth a fortune one day.

Noah: Look, I — I know tessa told you some insanity about me still having feelings for her, but…I wanted you to know that there’s nothing to worry about, so, I don’t know, just don’t — don’t hate me.

Mariah: I am not upset with you in the least. The person I’m upset with is myself. I could’ve waited to tell my doctor my heart

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Noah: Why would you be angry with yourself?

Mariah: I haven’t forgotten how tessa and I got together in the first place. The two of you were a couple.

Noah: Mariah, that was a lifetime ago. Okay? We’ve moved on, all of us.

Mariah: I know. But I just wanted to thank you for forgiving me and for understanding. And I love you so much, I can’t help hurting for you.

Noah: You shouldn’t be worrying about me. You should be enjoying the party.

Mariah: Well, too bad. I can’t help it. Tessa is — she’s awesome. I can’t blame anyone for realizing that. I just want you to be okay.

Noah: I am. Okay? I am. And all I want now is for you and tessa to be ecstatically happy forever. Okay? Believe that.

Nick: Hey, stranger. How are you?

Abby: I am good. You know, I am so happy for tessa and mariah. They deserve all this and so much more.

Nick: They do. But I was asking about you.

Abby: So you heard about us sharing custody of dom with devon.

Nick: I did. It was a surprise.

Abby: Yeah, you know, it all happened so fast, and honestly, I just — I couldn’t handle any family interference, for my own sanity.

Nick: Yeah, couldn’t have been an easy decision for you.

Abby: No, it wasn’t, but dominic has more love in his life than he could ever know what to do with.

Nick: He’s a lucky guy. And honestly, if you’re okay with it, then so am I. Just know, abby, if you ever need anything, I’m always here.

Abby: I will remember that.

Sharon: Family and honored friends, we are here tonight to not only celebrate the happy couple, but also the music that was inspired by their love. Now, not everyone has a literal soundtrack to their lives. You would have to be fortunate enough to fall in love with a musical genius to get that.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Sharon: So we are among the first to hear tessa’s new album, and without further ado…

Tessa: Well, I am definitely not worthy of that praise.

Mariah: You are worth every bit of it and more.

Tessa: Do you see me now

with the holes in my jeans

Mariah: Does everybody hear that music or is just me? Because I hear music every time I kiss her.

Tessa: Aww. Mm. So cheesy. Marry me?

Mariah: Try and stop me.

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: Just what I am

it’s not temporary

here nor there

I’m not coming round

it holds me back, the guilt’s a trap

I’ve tried to make it out

but you don’t seem to mind the mess

the wreckage is our house

we have fought to keep this going

our eyes aren’t dry, the light’s still showing

every cloud, you know the rest

baby, there’s no at our best

we have fought keep this going

our eyes aren’t dry, the light’s still showing

every cloud, you know the rest

baby, there’s no at our best

[ Cheers and applause ]

Sharon: Wow!

Rey: Now, that — that was beautiful.

Devon: It was. I think we have a hit on our hands.

Amanda: Said by the hit-maker.

Sharon: Makes me remember when she sang for our wedding.

Rey: Oh.

Tessa: Okay, see, this is what I didn’t want — everyone focusing on the song and the release and not the inspiration behind it.

Mariah: I am so proud of you. We all are.

Sharon: And this is why mariah was the inspiration for tessa’s songs. They have been through so much, and they supported and they loved each other through all of the changes in their lives. They’re really an inspiration to all of us.

Noah: Actually, there’s something I’d like to say, if i could just have the floor for a minute. (Cyclist) why is ice t in a speed walking crew?

Sharon: Why don’t you save your speech for later, after you think about what you want to say?

Noah: Oh, no, no, no, mom. I’ve given this a lot of thought, and it’s — it’s something that I need to do. I will always remember the first time that I heard tessa sing. She opened her mouth and the sound that came forth, it was… it was by far the most beautiful thing that I had ever heard. That’s when I realized how special she is. And I am so glad that she found someone just as special as she is to share her life with. Now, a love like theirs, it doesn’t come around every day. There’s a beauty in its strength. Since the time they’ve gotten together, they have focused on learning about one another, listening better, loving harder, and we all should all be so lucky to find a love like theirs one day. A love that’ll last forever. So, please, everyone, join me in raising a toast to mariah and tessa. Made for each other and proof that dreams do come true.

Devon: Hear, hear.

Sharon: Hear, hear.

Sharon: That was lovely. Now, we just need to find you someone to love like that.

Mariah: Thank you, noah, for those beautiful words. Uh, so the party isn’t over. We just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for being with us tonight. You mean so much to us, and you’ve witnessed our past and now you get to bear witness to our future.

Tessa: Yeah, we wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for the support of each and every one of you.

Mariah: I look around the room, and I see so much love, and I’m just honored to be a part of it.

Tessa: I do especially want to thank mariah’s family for making me feel like I belong, and especially sharon, for teaching me about motherhood and family.

Mariah: And for throwing a kick-ass party. Am I right?

Tessa: Yeah.

Mariah: And now, to my incomparable bride-to-be, I am so excited to walk down the aisle to you.

Tessa: Oh, are we having an aisle?

Mariah: Uh, well, as you can see, there’s still a few details that need to be worked out, but I promise, there will be a wedding at some point.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Tessa: Oh, you’re leaving?

Chance: Yeah, we were just about to say our goodbyes. We didn’t want to take you away from your guests.

Mariah: Well, I’m sorry that you guys have to go, but thank you so much for coming.

Tessa: Yeah, give dom our love.

Abby: We will. Congratulations.

Chance: Congratulations.

Mariah: Night, guys.

Abby: Good night.

Tessa: That’s gonna be us one day. Running home to our little one.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Louise, hey, we’re home.

Louise: Hi.

Abby: Hey, how is he?

Louise: He’s fine. He slept the whole time you guys were gone.

Abby: Really?

Louise: Yeah, he didn’t even wake up to take his bottle.

Abby: [ Exhales sharply ]

Chance: Well, thank you again, louise. We appreciate it.

Abby: Dominic, hey. Dom. Hey, it’s mommy. Mommy and daddy are here, dom.

Chance: Is he okay?

Abby: Does he look pale to you?

Mariah: Hey.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: You guys leaving already?

Devon: We are. We wish we could stay, but she’s got a pile of work at home waiting for her.

Amanda: Yes, another long night for me.

Tessa: Well, thank you for coming by and hanging out with us.

Devon: Absolutely. There’s nowhere else we’d rather be, guys.

Amanda: So thrilled for the two of you and all of the good things that you have coming your way.

Mariah: Well, we are honored to have amazing people to celebrate them with.

[ Chuckles ]

Amanda: Well, congrats again on the album, tessa.

Devon: Oh, yeah. That’s a work of art. It’s gonna blow up when it comes out, you know that.

Tessa: Oh, thank you.

Devon: It’s true. We’ll see you guys soon, alright?

Mariah: Bye, guys.

Tessa: Bye.

Devon: See ya.

Tessa: Bye. Thank you, guys.

Faith: Mariah, can I talk to you for a second?

Tessa: Is everything okay?

Mariah: Yeah, yeah, I’ll just be a minute, that’s all.

Faith: What do you think?

Mariah: Yeah, now is perfect. It’s the perfect time, so let’s do this.

Faith: Okay.

Tessa: Are you gonna tell me what that was all about?

Mariah: Mm…no. I want to make you wait, and listen.

Tessa: Do you see me now

Mariah: Do you want to dance with me?

Tessa: With the holes in my jeans

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Tessa: In a momentary wear and tear in the in-between so is this what it feels like?

Mariah: What?

Tessa: Dancing on clouds.

[ Both laugh ]

It’s not temporary

here nor there

Sharon: Maybe it was a bad idea to put noah through this. I think tonight was hard on him.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Yeah. Poor kid. I’m gonna get him out of here.

Sharon: Okay, thanks.

Tessa: But you don’t seem to mind the mess

the wreckage is our house

Nick: Hey. Man, let’s go see a movie or something. Come on.

Noah: Good idea.

Tessa: The light’s still showing

every cloud, you know the rest

baby, there’s no at our best

draw the silver line around us

chase the thread until we find us

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

Adam: I want you as much as you want me.

Sally: Oh, my god.

Adam: But…

Lily: I kind of saw this coming, and I think I know what it is.

Devon: And what’d the doctor say?

Chance: Well, his physical tests came back pretty normal, but she wanted to take some blood tests just to be sure.

Devon: She wanted to take blood tests for what?

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Lauren: Ohh. Okay.

Michael: There are some issues surrounding the clinic behind ashland’s wondrously effective new protocol. They’re registered in peru as a nonprofit, but no one seems to quite know where their funding’s coming from.

Lauren: And this is what you’re working on for victor? His son-in-law’s medical treatment?

Michael: Since ashland’s started to recover, he’s been flexing his muscles around newman/locke. This has victor concerned about how that might affect victoria. And once he heard about the clinic’s curious accounting, well, that was enough to make him very suspicious.

Chelsea: Hey, um, you think i could put vases on the top? Or should I start another box?

Chloe: Well, this is all the fragile stuff, right? So let’s just consolidate.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Yeah. You know, growing up with anita in all those crummy motel rooms, I never could have imagined a place like this, let alone one day calling it home. And now I’m about to walk out those doors for the last time, say goodbye to everything. I worked so hard to build a life here, and now there’s no trace of it. It’s all just — it’s all just memories.

Chloe: Moves like this bring all that up, all at once.

Chelsea: Yeah. And the fact that I’m a total failure.

Chloe: Stop. Now. You are not a failure. And not to sound like a greeting card, but every ending has its beginning. This is you being resilient. You are taking control of your& life. You’re reinventing yourself. And once you close this chapter, you’re gonna be able to move forward into the future.

Chelsea: You mean a future without adam.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Sally: Hey. I know you.

Adam: How’s it going?

Sally: Great. Yeah. This early-retirement thing is the best. I have been thinking about taking up snowboarding, seeing how it’s the dead of winter and all, just for a couple of quick lessons, and then, aspen, here i come.

Adam: I meant… how are things really going?

Sally: [ Sighs ] The truth?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Sally: I am freaked out about my future. Yo you ready?

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Chloe: Listen, I am not gonna lecture you about what’s-his-name. He is your past. And it really sucks when life doesn’t work out the way you dreamed. Change is really hard, but you made the choice to move out of the penthouse, which was a brilliant instinct. Do you know why? Because you are taking care of you, and, fyi, that is the exact opposite of being a failure. You are a true bad-ass. And your life is about to become so much better.

Chelsea: Can I get that in writing?

Chloe: [ Laughs ] Look, you don’t need me to validate you. You are taking your power back, and it is a sight to behold. But for everything else, I am your girl.

[ Laughs ] I will always be a friend who will love you and support you, no matter what. We have been through so much together.

Chelsea: I know that you’ll never be a fan of adam’S. I get it. But if I have to defend him every single time you come to our home —

Chloe: “Our home”! Oh, my god! No!

Chelsea: Please stop it. It is my life, and this is my decision, and you have to respect that.

Chloe: Okay. I understand that. But you are a mother now. And it’s not just about you.

Chelsea: You’re right. And I am doing what is best for my son. Connor deserves to have a real family. He deserves to be surrounded by all the people who love him — his mom and his dad and his godmother, who I’m looking at right now if she says yes.

Chloe: Wait, you’re — are you asking me to —

Chelsea: Yeah, I mean, I know it’s a lot to ask, but if anything were to ever happen to adam and me, I would feel so much better knowing that connor was with you. You’ve already done so much for him, chloe.

Chloe: The fact that you even thought of me…

Chelsea: Of course. So, is that a yes?

Chloe: Of cou– yes. Of course I would love to be the godmother of your son. And I promise to love him like my very own.

Chelsea: Oh.

Chloe: Oh, thank you.

Chelsea: You’ve always been such a rock for me.

Chloe: That hasn’t changed. And I know that you’re nervous.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: It’s totally okay. But I have a feeling that things are going to turn around for us today. I have a really good feeling about it.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: [ Sighs ] I came to this town to start over from beverly hills, one of the most glamorous spots on earth, to genoa city, wisconsin. And I was willing to put in the work to prove myself. I even took a job as lauren’s gofer when I had already run my own fashion house. But I did it with a smile on my face, and I proved myself again and again. And for what? It has been one dead end after another.

Adam: Oh, well, you’re leaving out the part — through no fault of your own.

Sally: Okay. Maybe I was responsible for a few of those roadblocks, but not this one. I am the one that put newman fashion on the map with victoria’s wedding dress. A couple months ago, I was the creative genius that designed the gown that everyone was clamoring for. And now I am still a genius, but I am I out of a job and I am out in the cold. Literally, I can’t even jump in the car and drive to the beach to try and make myself feel better.

Adam: Well, maybe not. But you could come to society, belly up to the bar with me, and grab a bite.

Sally: I would like that. That’s the best offer I’ve had all day. And, yes, before you say anything, it’s the only offer.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Well, the day is not over.

Lauren: [ Whispering ] Why would victor feel the need to investigate the funding source for the clinic? You know, some countries’ laws are not as strict as ours, and maybe in peru a nonprofit doesn’t have to be as transparent.

Michael: Well, there are —

Lauren: And didn’t victor and nikki just give a very elaborate wedding in tuscany? Didn’t they welcome ashland into their family with open arms? When was their wedding? Like a few months ago? And all of a sudden victor is trying to undermine it?

Michael: We’re talking about a man who is constantly playing three-dimensional chess, thinking 10 moves ahead. It’s — it’s what makes working for him so interesting.

Lauren: But that does not answer my question. Ashland’s feeling better. He is too young to retire. Why is him going back into the workforce suddenly cause for suspicion?

Michael: Just call it caution. And given ashland’s history and reputation, probably not a bad thing.

Lauren: [ Sighs ] I — I don’t even know what to…

Michael: Alright, to be blunt, it is one thing to make allowances for a man who is about to die, but it is another thing now that it looks like he’s going to live.

Victor: “Miraculous.” Yes. I’m gonna go with that. This new treatment is nothing short of a godsend.&

Victor: Yeah, well, maybe your husband wants to project an image of strength, you know?

Victoria: What does that mean?

Victor: Well, I just wonder why he isn’t here today. I mean, is there more to it?

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Like what?

Victor: I don’t know. Maybe there are aspects of his illness he doesn’t want anyone to know about except for you.

Victoria: I can assure you that he had a very important appointment scheduled on his calendar, one that he didn’t want to miss. He didn’t try to skip out on this meeting.

Nikki: Of course not, darling. We understand.

Victoria: He’s not trying to hide something, if that’s what you’re saying.

Victor: I’m just curious about his condition.

Victoria: You know, when ashland was going through the chemotherapy, it was awful for him. He was sick and shaky.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: It was very hard for him to put on a good face because, you know, he didn’t want people to pity him or to be uncomfortable.

Victor: Of course.

Victoria: But now he’s feeling much stronger, and every day he’s more and more like his old self.

Nikki: That is so encouraging.

Victoria: It is. I know.

Victor: I still — you know, I just keep on wondering, why did he go all the way to peru, you know, to find this obscure and experimental, you know, procedure to heal him of his cancer, where he could have found the best institutions that deal with that kind of stuff here in this country?

Victoria: Daddy, you’re dancing around something. What is it that you really want to say? When I get a migraine,

Nikki: Darling, I think your father just wants to know if ashland is really doing as well as he seems to be. That’s all.

Victor: Sweetheart, I’m just wondering how things will look going forward. I mean, ashland expressed the idea that he wants to be very involved in the new business, you know? So, uh, will he be able to withstand all that stress?

Victoria: That is ashland’s intention, as much as his health will allow.

Victor: I guess we don’t have to worry about that. I mean, he seems to have recovered miraculously, you know?

Nate: When you enrolled in this trial, I was careful to temper my expectations. Even though the protocol had shown some promising results, I had doubts, grave doubts, you know, given the unproven nature of the treatment and how advanced your cancer was. But the chemo wasn’t working and you were out of options. You and victoria did the legwork to find the study, and I was not about to stand in your way. Now the results speak for themselves. Your disease has stopped progressing.

Ashland: Well, I was so thankful to find this treatment when we did. You said so yourself that I was running out of time. And then the universe cut me a break. Then to meet victoria and only have a few months with her seemed like a terrible twist of fate.

Nate: This is true.

Ashland: In the beginning, I was adamant. I had no intention of getting on that carousel of endless drugs being pumped through me and getting weaker and weaker. And victoria refused to accept it. And she insisted that I fight, so I did, for her, so that we could have a chance to have more time together. I know I’m not out of the woods yet, nate. I’m just pleased that, you know, I’ve come so far.

Nate: This treatment has exceeded my expectations. I have never been happier to be wrong.

Chelsea: Thank you.

Michael: Of course. I will leave you ladies to your meeting.

Lauren: Well, it was nice having you all to myself, however briefly.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Michael: Oh. Sorry.

Lauren: It’s alright. Take it.

Michael: Okay. Michael.

Chloe: Thank you for meeting with us.

Lauren: Yes. Why did you want to meet?

Chelsea: We have a proposition for you.

Chloe: It’s about fenmore’s, actually.

Lauren: Oh. Okay. I’m listening.

Chloe: Well, you know how well newman fashion was doing as a division of newman media.

Chelsea: The future looked bright, so many plans, all potentially quite lucrative.

Chloe: It was just a matter of creating the right team to execute it all.

Lauren: Well, I know that newman/locke is buying newman media and you had almost no warning.

Chelsea: None, actually.

Chloe: Still, we see it as an opportunity. Even if victoria had made another call, we believe that her vision was just too limited for the goals that we have in mind.

Lauren: You know, it’s nice seeing the two of you together again. You spark off each other very well.

Chelsea: Aww. We think so.

Lauren: [ Chuckles ] So, chloe and I got past our issues regarding victoria’s wedding dress, but the last time you worked for me…

Chelsea: I behaved abominably. I know.

Lauren: I know we’re putting that behind us, but it will factor into my thinking.

Chelsea: You know, that’s the old chelsea. I’m a different person now, you know? I am focused on just starting over and creating a stable environment for my son. And truly, lauren, I would just like to make it up to you.

Chloe: And these fresh, new ideas that we can bring to fenmore’s, which are already generating so much buzz.

Chelsea: Yeah. We want to build on the momentum, make our success your success.

Lauren: Well, as long as it doesn’t include sally spectra, I will definitely entertain a proposal.

Itchy?

Ashland: I don’t suppose you’ve given any more thought to the offer I made?

Nate: I’ll admit… I was flattered.

Ashland: Something I learned a long time ago — just because someone comes with impeccable credentials, an mba from the most august business school, that doesn’t mean that they’re gonna be the most effective hire.

Nate: I can’t help wondering if you’re only wanting to bring me on board because we’re friends.

Ashland: Well, I’m not, uh, offering you this job because you’re a friend, which you are.

[ Sighs ] I made this decision because I’ve learned to trust my gut and listen to it. You’re gonna need to be mentored, provided with guidance, but you have all the tools that you need. And you come with a world view that is invaluable. You have worked with people going through the — the most difficult life-and-death problems, the most unfortunate and delicate of choices. And you have worked within those systems that control those choices. You understand how decisions that are made at the top impact people. So I am offering the opportunity for you to become one of those decision makers, but on a much larger scale.

Nate: Again, I am flattered, but I am nowhere near ready to turn my back on medicine, even if my career hasn’t turned out the way I planned.

Ashland: I respect that. I just wanted you to understand what my thinking was, why I made the offer, which still stands. I always want someone with your level of integrity and your intellect, someone I trust to be on my team.

Nate: I appreciate the kind words.

Ashland: I’ve enjoyed this, as always, and I hope we can do it again soon, but unfortunately I’ve got to run to my next appointment.

Nate: Here’s hoping your labs have continued to trend in the right direction.

Ashland: Thank you, brother.

Michael: Thank you so much for the information. I’m sure it’s gonna prove to be useful.

Sally: So much talent at one table, all women I am proud to have worked with.

Lauren: It’s too bad you couldn’t trust your own talent. Because, believe me, it would have been enough to make you a success.

Sally: Chloe, I will always be grateful for you taking me on after the mistake that I made, giving me a chance to prove myself. I am very proud of everything that we did together.

Chloe: I’m really sorry it didn’t work out.

Chelsea: Well, that’s life for ya. Onward and upward, right? Uh, if you don’t mind, we’re in the middle of an important business meeting.

Chloe: Best of luck, sally.

Lauren: You’ll land somewhere…eventually.

Adam: Hey! Sally’s gonna be just fine, actually, because she is coming to work with me at newman media. Come on.

[ Whispering ] I am sorry I was late. Parking was a bear.

Sally: No, your timing could not have been more perfect.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Adam: Will you give me a second?

Sally: We have a lot to discuss.

Adam: Hello? Um…

Michael: Hey, uh, nate, are you in a rush to get to work?

Nate: Uh, no, michael. What’s up?

Michael: I just saw ashland take off looking incredibly well.

Nate: Oh, you two are friends?

Michael: We just met recently, but as someone who’s close to victor and victoria, I mean, I’m relieved to see his condition improving. I mean, it’s that experimental protocol from south america, isn’t it?

Nate: Yeah. Peru. Seems to be working.

Michael: Oh, that’s great. You know, having had my own bout with cancer, I know what a — a roller-coaster ride it can be. I mean, at a certain point, you’re willing to try anything,

[Chuckles] No matter how unorthodox.

Nate: Yeah, I’m sure a lot of patients would agree.

Michael: So, what do you think about this new treatment? I mean, is it the breakthrough the world has been waiting for?

Nate: Well, I only have ashland’s case to go by, but the evidence is compelling… almost too good to be true.

Michael: Hmm.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Nate: The hospital. Looks like I do need to get back.

Michael: Sure. Thank you.

Nate: Good day.

Adam: Ah, a man deep in thought.

Michael: What’s going on, adam?

Adam: Well, I should be asking you that. What exactly is my father having you do for him?

Michael: Oh, we still haven’t finalized that. But, you know, I get the feeling your father’s a restless man and he — he sees me as a kindred spirit.

Adam: Ah.

Michael: Have a good day.

Adam: I have kept you waiting again. I’m sorry.

Sally: No problem. Thanks again for the save back there. I assume that you did that so i would seem a little less pathetic.

Adam: What are you talking about? It looked to me like you were holding your own.

Sally: Well, in a few days, when anyone asks, I’ll just say that we couldn’t come to terms on a salary and the deal fell through.

Adam: [ Sighs ] As much as I really enjoyed that mic-drop moment, I actually have been considering offering you a job for real. Lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose.

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Adam: Look, I know that your goal was to to turn the platform into an actual fashion house because design is your passion.

Sally: Yeah. Victoria pulled the plug on all of it. Newman fashion is dead.

Adam: Well…but you’re business-savvy and you have drive and victoria likes you, which is half the battle. Okay, look, I know this isn’t a dream scenario and we would have to work out the details. And, hell, I don’t even know what you would do or what your title would be —

Sally: Wait, is this on the level?

Adam: A job is yours… if you want it.

Sally: Yes. I want it.

Chloe: It could be an exclusive new line available only at fenmore’s — or some other arrangement that works for us both. But we are open to the full range of possibilities, aren’t we, chelsea?

Chelsea: Absolutely.

Chloe: One thought we had was to introduce a new social-media element to your website so we can have streaming video of exclusive fashion events, live q&as.

Lauren: Right. So, is this a subscription model, or is this open for everyone?

Chloe: Um, either — either/or. But I think that we want to show is how to incorporate each season’s new pieces with the basics that you already have in your closet and show them how to create a new, updated, fresh look. So, staying on trend doesn’t have to be this cookie-cutter approach, or it doesn’t have to break the bank.

Chelsea: Right. Yes. Let’s say you like the designs, the pencil skirts I designed for spring. We show you how to wear them as an office look, on a special occasion, as a — um, a date night, depending on, um — dep– uh, depending on —

Chloe: Color, accessories, makeup.

Chelsea: Shoes!

Chloe: We love shoes.

Lauren: Oh, yes, we do love shoes.

[ Laughs ] Now, what about comments? You know social media these days.

Chloe: No, I know. I know. It can be gruesome.

Chelsea: Yes. We can change the posts. You know, anything — we can weed out anything that has a negative connotation to our brand.

Lauren: Alright, well, I am loving what I’m hearing. Why don’t you put together a business plan, and let’s meet later in the week.

Chloe: Thank you so much, lauren. We are thrilled that you are even giving us a shoT.

Lauren: [ Laughs ]

Chelsea: Beyond thrilled.

Ashland: Hello, beautiful. I’m back.

Victoria: How was your doctor’s appointment?

Ashland: The news is still good. The numbers are holding. The cancer is in check.

Victoria: That’s wonderful!

Ashland: Ah, I was braced for the worst, for the doctor to tell me that all of my progress…

Victoria: No.

Ashland: …Has been erased.

Victoria: Only positive thoughts.

Ashland: You know, I just know how lucky I am, how impossibly lucky. Now I want to hear all about your meeting with nikki and victor, how the discussion about the purchase of newman media went.

Victoria: Well, my father was curious as to why you didn’t attend.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] You know, that is so funny. I often get the sense that your father would prefer to deal with you alone. And when I don’t show, he questions it. It’s very bizarre.

Victoria: That’s my father, always looking for a reason to be disappointed.

Ashland: Well, I hope you explained that only a doctor’s appointment would keep me away.

Victoria: I reminded him of your priority. But, um…

Ashland: But victor had a problem with that.

Victoria: He kept wondering out loud about your treatment and your overall health.

Ashland: In what way?

Victor: Nate and ashland, huh?

Michael: Yes, together, being very chummy. It seemed strange to me.

Victor: Well, I know nate, you know, tried to talk positively to him and offered him some treatment options.

Michael: Still, those two? Friends? Nate’s this genuinely good guy who’s dedicated his life to healing people, the polar opposite of [Chuckles] The “locke-ness monster,” who apparently likes to crush his enemies before breakfast.

Victor: Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] That’s the reputation he has. But, you know, when a man faces his own morality…

Michael: Yeah. Granted, a serious illness will force you to reevaluate your life choices.

Victor: But I agree with you. The fact that ashland asked nate to be his best man in the wedding without really knowing him I found rather odd.

Michael: Decency by association.

Victor: That’s a point.

Michael: After ashland left, I went over to nate’s table to say hello and kind of eased into the topic of ashland’s health, you know, this previously unheard-of drug protocol from south america that was getting results that nobody expected, least of all nate.

Victor: What did he say?

Michael: Well, the man’s the head of surgery. He’s not going to run afoul of the privacy laws, especially not with an ex-prosecutor. However, when we were talking about how well the treatment was working, he made this offhand remark that stuck in my mind. “It’s almost too good to be true.” Do you think ashland’s lying? That it’s not really stopping the spread of the cancer? And what would be his motive for saying something like that? If you have type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure…

Chloe: I am so happy about lauren’s response. She seemed really excited about collaborating with us.

Chelsea: Well, why wouldn’t she? Your pitch was brilliant.

Chloe: Thanks. You didn’t do too bad yourself.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] You mean once I had my head in the game. Sorry. I got so distracted by… you know. I owe you an apology.

Chloe: No, you don’T. Don’t worry about it. It’s an emotional day for you.

Chelsea: That’s no excuse. I need to focus. There’s too much at stake.

Chloe: Well, I’m glad you see that because this is a tremendous opportunity. I just wanted to show lauren that she would be lucky to work with us. And we cannot let sally showing up like that take our eyes off of the prize.

Chelsea: I’m talking about adam. What was that? The way he came to her rescue, pretending to offer her a job? Sally looked shocked, which means that position doesn’t even exist. I am so sick of these games.

Chloe: Then don’t play. Refuse to engage.

Chelsea: It’s easier said than done.

Chloe: Adam just had his company sold out from under him. He is working with his sister and ashland locke, which you know is going to make him crazy. And sally just got cut loose once again. But you and me — we are onto bigger and better things.

Chelsea: You know what? You’re right. Let’s go work on that proposal.

Chloe: I told you today was gonna be a good day. Things are looking up for us.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ]

Sally: Well, this is so exciting, isn’t it, all of us taking on new challenges? Or hoping to, in your case. Anyway, good luck with lauren. She can be such a stickler. But I’m sure you’ll do great.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, here’s your coat. Can’t forget that.

Sally: Yes.

Adam: It’s really cold out there. Got it? Okay.

Sally: Alright, gotta go. Gonna head back to the office and discuss the details of my new job.

Adam: Okay.

Chelsea: Eyes on the prize.

Victoria: Dad was asking about your health in terms of your ability to work.

Ashland: My stamina?

Victoria: Not exactly.

Ashland: Oh. Okay. Then the opposite then. He wants to know if I’m feeling strong enough to be a full partner to you.

Victoria: I’m guessing. He claims that he just wants to know what things are gonna look like moving forward.

Ashland: Well, I can’t answer that. The treatment is new. All we have to go on are the test results. All I know is that I’m just glad to have today [Chuckles] To be feeling like I’m — I’m strong enough to enjoy this — this beautiful thing that we’ve created.

Victoria: I know. I know. And I doubt that it was all directed at you.

Ashland: Do you think he’s toying with you?

Victoria: I’m sure he wouldn’t mind shaking me up a little bit…just because of the chance that you’ll be more involved. I’m sure my father wants me to act like a proper newman and see you as a threat.

Ashland: Well, victor liked me well enough when he thought I’d be checking out prematurely. But now that it looks like I’ll be living long enough to help run his empire, I mean… what was he thinking? That I would use these gifts that I’ve gotten to undermine my wife?

Victor: I’m not sure what ashland locke’s motives are. But something doesn’t smell right.

Michael: I did some digging into the clinic where the experimental trials are being run. I got a call back on the way over.

Victor: Oh, yeah? And what did they say?

Michael: Lo and behold, there’s a shell company providing the cash to finance operations. Guess who the trail leads back to.

Victor: Ashland locke?

Michael: Bingo.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Now, why would he conceal the fact that he is funding a clinic in some obscure place in peru, a clinic that has a therapy that saved his life? Why would he not talk about that?

Michael: What are you thinking? The world is full of make or break moments.

Victoria: Just so you know, this was all coming from my dad. Mom was doing her best to try to keep the peace.

Ashland: Well, because nikki has better things to do than to play politics.

Victoria: Yes, most of the time.

Ashland: You know, I wish that victor would stop working so hard to try to get to you, to plant these unsettling thoughts in your head. Clearly, he has an agenda.

Victoria: Well, that’s a given.

Ashland: We’ll just have to be on guard.

Victoria: I love how cool and calm you are in the face of all of this meddling.

Ashland: Well, I’m not like the other men in your life. I’m used to squaring off with my fellow masters of the universe and besting them. And now I have a better sense of how this particular master’s mind-set works.

Victoria: Really?

Ashland: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: What’s your takeaway?

Ashland: Victor expects unconditional loyalty from his children, but he reserves the right to shift his loyalties as he sees fit, to throw his support into another offspring to suit him without warning.

Victoria: Are you implying that my father doesn’t play fair?

Ashland: He likes to keep you off-balance, each and every one of you kids. I’ve observed that that’s his go-to move. That’s the reason why he is trying to subvert your trust in me. He realizes that you and I are much more formidable as a team. And I think that he was hoping that my illness would keep me from being a force at newman/locke.

Victoria: You might be right about that.

Ashland: I am. But I am regaining my strength every day. And unfortunately for your father, he’s gonna have to contend with the fact that I am going to be a full partner in this business with you. I’m back. And whatever victor may be planning… I will stand with you.

Victor: I want you to keep digging. I think all the answers we are after you’ll find in that clinic in peru.

Michael: Wait a minute. You — you want me to go to peru?

[ Stammers ] For however long this takes?

Victor: That’s right.

Michael: I mean, do you remember a certain promise you made to me when I took this job, having to do with boundaries and lauren being my priority? Do you remember that?

Victor: I promised you i wouldn’t wake you up at 2:00 in the morning. There’s daytime.

Michael: Ohh. She is not gonna like me taking off to south america at the drop of a hat. Ugh! Okay, I’ll do it. Given what I’ve learned already, I’m almost — almost as keen as you are to solve this mystery.

Victor: See? I knew it. I knew this would pique your interest. Cheers.

Sally: What a fantastic day. I can’t wait to show you how smart you were to snap me up.

Adam: Sally, you don’t have to convince me. Just, um, do an amazing job.

Sally: I was feeling so rotten before and played out and sick of all the backstabbing and maneuvering that always seems to be directed at me, when I all i ever wanted…

[ Sighs ]

[ Chuckles ] Thank you so much for giving me this chance.

Adam: [ Inhales sharply ]

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Devon: Thanks. You ready to go to abby’s?

Amanda: You can’t wait to sign these custody papers, can you?

Devon: I brought my own pen.

Amanda: Aww, look at you. Well, like I said, if there is anything that you want to amend or add, you just let me know, okay?

Devon: I wouldn’t want to change a word. It’s everything that I want. It’s time with my son in my home. And the best part of all of it is we don’t have to go to court.

Amanda: Yeah, it is always better to settle this as friends.

Devon: Absolutely. And I know this hasn’t been the easiest thing for abby, either. I’m hoping that after today, we can put everything behind us.

Amanda: I really hope that this is just a good start to the future. So you ready?

Devon: What are we waiting for? Let’s go.

Christine: Hey, you two. Hi.

Devon: I didn’t expect to see you here. You getting something to go?

Christine: Why?

Devon: You’re gonna be late for our meeting with abby and chance.

Christine: You didn’t get abby’s message?

Abby: I’m sorry I delayed our meeting with devon.

Chance: No, it’s okay. Take all the time you need.

Abby: It’s just — it really hit me. This is the moment of truth. Once we sign these papers, it can’t be undone.

Chance: Hey. Look at me. I know this is gonna be tough today. I know it. But I thought you were fully on board with sharing custody with devon. What do you need? Do you just need a minute to catch your breath or…are you having second thoughts about this whole thing?

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Billy: So what’s your day look like?

Lily: Um, I have back-to-back interviews followed by back-to-back meetings, and then somewhere in between all of that I have to figure out a way to go see devon.

Billy: Alright, should we synchronize our watches?

Lily: Uh, no, he’ll text me when he signs the custody papers, and then I’ll text you.

[ Telephone rings ] Hey, lori. What do you have for me? Oh, already? Uh…okay. I have the interview with the reporter from new york, so I’ll come find you when I’m done in your office.

Billy: You’re gonna be disappointed ’cause I’m not gonna be in there.

Lily: So, where are you gonna be?

Billy: I have some errands to do, and then there’s something else I need to take care of.

Lily: Like what?

Billy: You’ll find out soon enough.

Lily: Okay, bye.

[ Clears throat ] Hi, this is lily winters.

Phyllis: Hey. What brings you by the grand phoenix?

Jack: Well, I wanted to check and see if you’d made your travel arrangements for milan.

Phyllis: Yes, I’m leaving later today.

Jack: Wow, you’re not wasting any time.

Phyllis: I’m excited to see summer. I’m so excited. And like I told you, it’s just a fact-finding mission, right? So I know what this job holds before I make any major decisions.

Jack: Well, I guess the sooner you leave, the sooner you’ll have answers about your future.

Tessa: Oh, wow. You look amazing.

Mariah: Hey. It isn’t too much, is it? I don’t want to look too amazing for the adoption attorney.

Tessa: Uh, well, I’d give us a kid. Creative genius, corporate star — what’s not to love?

Mariah: Great, ’cause i really, really want to get this ball rolling.

Tessa: Oof, yeah.

Mariah: It’s odd.

Tessa: What?

Mariah: Well, I texted noah to see if he wanted to meet us for coffee, but he has not responded. I guess he’s busy with his new job.

Tessa: Yeah, must be it.

Mariah: What is that face?

Tessa: What face?

Mariah: The face you’ve been making for, like, a few days now, you know? The one where you’re freaking out inside and you don’t want me to find out because you’re afraid I’ll freak out — that face.

Tessa: Wow, that’s strangely specific.

Mariah: Do you have cold feet?

Tessa: Oh, no, no, no, i cannot wait to marry you.

Mariah: Adoption jitters?

Tessa: No, raising a child with you is gonna be the highlight of my life.

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Devon: What message from abby was I meant to get?

Christine: She sent a text asking for more time.

Devon: My phone was on silent.

Amanda: Okay, what are we talking about here? Is she just running behind schedule?

Devon: Or is she changing her mind about signing the agreement?

Christine: I don’t know anything more than you do. She just said time.

Abby: It just hurts, knowing that I’m not gonna be able to see my baby whenever I want, that there will be days when i can’t just take him for a walk or read him a bedtime story and tuck him in for the night. I’m gonna miss him so much.

Chance: I know. Hey. And I can’t promise you that it’s not gonna hurt every single time that he leaves, but what i can promise you is that we will get through this together, okay?

Abby: I am gonna miss him on a molecular level. I can’t relax when my baby isn’t around.

Chance: I mean, you didn’t answer my question earlier. Are you having second thoughts?

Abby: No. No, not second thoughts. I mean, dominic is just as much a part of devon as he is a part of me. And, I mean, how can I deny them the chance to share their lives and their love for each other?

Chance: Come here. You are a great mom. You know that? And even if dominic isn’t under this roof with us, he’s gonna know how much we love him. That’s never gonna change. Are you ready?

Christine: I know this situation must be disconcerting, but give them time and don’t jump to any conclusions.

Amanda: I’m sure with a baby in the house, there are a million minor emergencies.

Christine: Exactly.

Devon: Yeah, we understand life happens.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Amanda: Whoa, is this from abby?

Devon: Yeah, it is. She says that she’s ready for us.

Christine: Okay.

Amanda: Okay, that’s great.

Christine: Yep.

Amanda: Let’s do this.

Christine: Let’s go.

Phyllis: It’ll be lovely to see summer, spend time with her. Um…but, yeah, I don’t know what this job holds, so, uh, I’ll find out and then I’ll tell you all about it when we have dinner together.

Jack: I’ll look forward to that.

Phyllis: Me too.

Jack: Hey, nick.

Nick: Hey. I was hoping to find the manager of this place and throw some business her way.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. What do you need?

Nick: New hope has some big meetings coming up with some donors, and I thought it’d be nice to have a place that would handle the crowd, you know, something that would make them feel very comfortable about digging deep into their pockets and help keep us funded.

Phyllis: Yeah, for sure. Well, I’d love to help you.

Nick: Great. Uh…is everything alright?

Jack: You know what? I’ll check in with you later. See ya.

Nick: Yeah. I interrupt something?

Phyllis: No, not at all. I actually need to talk to you about something.

Nick: Alright. Is it about new hope?

Phyllis: No, it’s about me. I’m considering moving to milan and working with summer.

Mariah: Alright. I’m listening.

Tessa: Okay. Remember the other night when i popped out to get dinner?

Mariah: Yes.

Tessa: Well, I ran into noah, and he had been drinking alone.

Mariah: He said that he was meeting friends.

Tessa: Yeah, well, he came up with some excuse, but…

Mariah: Okay. Well, obviously something’s wrong. And I’ve been too caught up in my own life and our good news to pick up on that. Did he open up to you?

Tessa: Yes and no. Uh… [ Sighs ] I mean, he didn’t come out and say it, but he basically admitted that he still has feelings for me. But like I said, he had been drinking, and that heartbreak that he experienced in london was so bad that it made him leave the country, so it must’ve been pretty hellish.

Mariah: So what he said meant nothing?

Tessa: Well, I mean, what I’m saying is that his life is in major flux. And, you know, I think he was just nostalgic and caught up in the moment.

Mariah: What were the exact words that he used?

Tessa: Um, well, he brought up the engagement and that basically when you love someone, you want to be happy for them, and he said that he loved you, but…

Mariah: It was clear that he meant you.

[ Sighs ] So my brother is still in love with you. I brought in ensure max protein,

Chance: Sorry for the delay. We had a couple things we had to take care of, and time got the best of us.

Devon: Everything’s okay, though, right?

Chance: Yeah, yeah. Everything’s good.

Christine: Okay, well, we can get down to business as soon as abby’s ready.

Abby: Oh. Here I am.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hey.

Chance: Hey, bud.

Abby: Yeah, I just, um — i wanted to make sure that he had the perfect outfit on for this occasion.

Devon: Yeah, he looks perfect. I thought louise was taking him to his music and play class.

Abby: That was the plan, but I thought he should be here with his family. This is a big day for all of us.

Nick: Marketing at marchetti?

Phyllis: Yeah. It’s a great opportunity, and I’ll be working with my little girl. So that’ll be great. And living in milan — that’s a dream come true.

Nick: Uh…what about jack? I…I thought the two of you might be working your way back towards something.

Phyllis: Uh…jack and I are really good friends. He’s encouraging me to pursue this.

Nick: Well, I’m happy for you. Yeah, if this is what you want and you’re doing it for the right reasons.

Billy: Hey.

Jack: Hey.

Billy: Thanks for making this work. And welcome home. Ashley said your trip to europe was a success.

Jack: Yeah, it was a real coup, and most of the credit goes to kyle. He has really come into his own as a leader. I’m very proud of him.

Billy: That’s great.

Jack: You deserve a pat on the back, too.

Billy: Yeah, what’d I do?

Jack: Well, you stepped away from trying to destroy adam and you took this position of coo working with lily at chancellor. It’s a great decision for you and for chancellor.

Billy: Well, I guess all the abbotts are coming into their own. So if everything’s so great and you are trying triumphant about jabot, why does it look like you just lost your best friend?

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Tessa: Well, noah didn’t say specifically that he was in love with me.

Mariah: But he has big feelings for you.

Tessa: Well, I don’t think he ever intended to act on them. He said he was happy for us and he apologized and he said that it would never happen again, and he doesn’t want anything to come between the three of us. Say something.

Mariah: I know my brother. He doesn’t have a malicious bone in his body, so if he says that he’s happy for us, I believe him. So I’m — I’m not angry.

Tessa: You’re not?

Mariah: No. In fact, I — I kind of feel sorry for him. I mean, he came back from london with a broken heart, and then he started working with you on the album cover and then got tangled up in old feelings. And not to go all psych 101, but maybe he fixated on you because you’re out of reach, unattainable.

Tessa: Yeah, that’s possible, because he knows that I’m happily and irreversibly spoken for. Nothing could come of it.

Mariah: Well…that’s what i thought about my feelings for you way back when, and yet…

Tessa: Hey, that’s different. You are the love of my life. We’re getting married. We’re inevitable.

Mariah: Yes. We are.

Amanda: You now share custody of dominic with abby and chance.

Devon: This is amazing.

Abby: Yeah, it is.

Chance: Congrats, man.

Abby: I know, I know.

Christine: All we have to do is file these papers with the court and it’s official. And I just wanted to say how impressed I am that you managed to come together and handle this so smoothly.

Amanda: Yeah, dominic is so lucky to have so many people who love him.

Chance: I feel like we’re the lucky ones. We such a great little kid and a good friend.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Yeah.

Chance: Right?

Abby: We’re a family. Oh.

[ Laughter ] And now it’s official.

Christine: I have to get to my next client, but congratulations to everyone, and I’ll be in touch.

Devon: Thank you, christine.

Amanda: Thanks, christine.

Devon: Appreciate it.

Abby: Oh.

Amanda: I’ll get this out of the way.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Hey, guys, I just can’t thank you two enough for today.

Chance: Yeah, of course. It’s strange, isn’t it? Such a big decision, all that effort put into it, just wrapped up with a few signatures.

Devon: And I know it hasn’t been easy. I really do. And, abby, I know that it’s gonna take a while for us to get back to where we were, and it won’t be overnight.

Abby: I’m fine.

Devon: Well, that’s all I want.

Dominic: [ Babbles ]

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: I know.

Devon: Hey, can I hold you?

Abby: Want to go see dominic?

Devon: Do you mind?

Abby: Go see him?

Devon: Can I see you, buddy? Oh. Whoa, there you go. Hey, little man.

[ Chuckles ] This party, it’s all for you, buddy. We just made sure that you will always be a big part of all of our lives. That’s worth celebrating, huh? That’s right.

[ Chuckles ] Huh, buddy. You playing with me? I know, it’s a beard. You’re gonna have one one day, too.

[ Laughs ] Oh, man. I’ve been telling everyone…

Noah: Looks like you guys have turned crimson lights into your own personal living room.

Mariah: Uh, that’s the perks of living upstairs.

Tessa: Yeah, don’t be surprised if you can come and see us with our pjs on, lounging in a booth.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: So, what’s been keeping you busy?

Noah: I forgot to text you back.

Mariah: Mm-hmm.

Noah: I’m sorry. I’ve been doing all these projects for new hope, trying to impress the boss. I’m actually meeting dad here.

Mariah: Wow. A couple days in, you’re already sucking up to the boss.

Tessa: [ Chuckles ]

Noah: Yeah, you know, it’s good to take your job seriously sometimes. You should try it.

Mariah: Oh. Yeah, that’s very funny. I get it, ’cause I’m here and I’m not at work, but we actually have a very important appointment.

Tessa: Yes, with the adoption attorney. We’re starting the first steps in the process.

Noah: Good luck. I hope it goes well.

[ Cellphone rings ] If you will excuse me, we will talk later.

Mariah: It’s unavoidable.

Tessa: Really? If I didn’t know any better, nothing awkward happened. That was perfectly pleasant. Noah seemed totally normal. So everything’s gonna be fine, right?

Mariah: Totally. I mean, nothing has to change.

Devon: You trying to smile or you eating your hand?

Amanda: [ Laughs ] Yeah, I think he is.

Devon: Yeah.

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] He’s smiling.

Chance: You know what? Since he missed his session this morning, we should probably schedule him another music class for the week.

Devon: Yeah, how’s he liking that class?

Abby: Oh, he loves it. I mean, you should see his face light up when I sing the songs and do the little hand motions like the instructor.

Devon: Oh, man. Is there a place where I can download any of that music? ‘Cause I’d love to hear the songs he likes.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, we’ll get you a link, man.

Devon: Appreciate it.

Amanda: Or maybe you can tag along with abby and chance one day.

Devon: I wouldn’t want to impose on you guys like that.

Abby: No, no imposition. Actually, I was talking to louise, and she said that she be more than happy to help at your place, you know, on the days that dominic’s with you, if you’re open to it.

Devon: Oh, of course, absolutely. I think that’s a good idea. It’d be good for him to see a familiar face when he stays with us.

Chance: Should we talk overnight stay arrangements?

Devon: We don’t have to do that right now. I can call you guys later on and we can go through it all.

Chance: Yeah, whatever works for y’all.

Abby: Yeah, I bet he’ll adjust more quickly to this back-and-forth than all of us.

Chance: Yeah, he’s a tough little dude. He’s gonna be just fine.

Devon: Yeah, he is. Well, I’ll see you soon, okay? You have a good night and you be good. Alright?

Chance: Thank you, man.

Devon: Oh, yeah.

Chance: I got you, boy. What’s up, cowboy?

Devon: I’m the one that needs to thank you guys for giving me this beautiful gift of family.

Jack: Phyllis has decided to move to milan to work with summer, so, yeah, I guess I’m gonna have a bit of a hole in my life.

Billy: You know, when she and nick broke up, I got the sense that you were hoping that the two of you would get back together.

Jack: We could never get things on track. I don’t know, maybe that’s a good thing. Even with the best of intentions, we could never really sustain things, and that’s — don’t take that the wrong way, that’s not a dig.

Billy: It’s hard not to take it as one. What is it about phyllis that creates such chaos and conflict but at the same time inspiring passion and devotion?

Jack: That is a question for the ages. She is one beautiful conundrum. I just heard something amazing!

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

Lily: Congratulations! Oh, my god, I’m so happy for you.

Devon: Thank you.

Lily: How do you feel?

Devon: Oh. How do I feel? It’s — it’s very difficult to put it into words. If I had to pick one emotion, it’d be joy.

Lily: Well, welcome to parenthood.

Devon: Yeah, I’mma be coming to you for advice.

Lily: Well, I’m very ready and willing to help you, but, I mean, dom isn’t even talking or walking yet, so just cherish this time with him before things get crazy, you know? Don’t worry about the future. Just cherish the present.

Devon: I know. That sounds like something neil would tell me. I used one of his pens to sign the papers.

Lily: Wow, devon.

Devon: I really, really wish that he could be here and dominic, too. I feel like we should all be together to celebrate today.

Lily: Well, you have me.

Devon: I know I do, and that means the world to me, too. I was thinking earlier about when dru and neil officially brought me into your family and just how proud they were and that feeling of becoming a son to two incredible people like that. Changed my whole life. It gave me a life. I have some pretty big shoes to fill.

Lily: You will. There’s no doubt in my mind.

Devon: Thank you.

Nick: Well, our daughter is gonna love working with you again. And who knows? Maybe a change of scenery is exactly what you need right now.

Phyllis: Oh, is it? Is that what I need? You jumping on the “you should leave” bandwagon. Seems like everybody just wants me to leave town, except for amanda and michael. They actually want me to stay. Maybe they’re my only really good friends. Who knows? Ah, great. Is that for me?

Jack: No, actually, this is for harrison. I forgot to give it to him when I was in milan. I found it in my luggage when i unpacked. Um, would you mind delivering it?

Phyllis: Oh, I’d be happy to. Sure.

Nick: I’m gonna go. Um…have a great trip. Eventually, I know you’re gonna find whatever it is that you’re looking for.

Phyllis: Thank you. I plan to.

Jack: Was that a good conversation?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, it was great. He’s very supportive of my — my move.

Jack: You don’t sound too enthusiastic.

Phyllis: Because I’m not. Tell me to stay. Tell me I’m wanted. Tell me I’m needed. Tell me you still love me. Tell me we have a future together like we’re supposed to.

Jack: Phyllis? Hey. Phyllis? Is everything alright?

Noah: So, the project we were talking about.

Nick: Which one? We’ve been talking about a lot of them.

Noah: The one turning vacant lots into urban parks and community gardens. I got in touch with that guy you said was a marvel at writing grant applications, and he’s gonna point me in the right direction to some foundations for funding.

Nick: Great.

Noah: And the icing on the cake is I finally got ahold of that landscape architect you were talking about, and we’re meeting up later this week.

Nick: Well, this is some next-level dedication. You are working hard. So hard, one might assume you are trying to, I don’t know, not deal with something or someone.

Noah: I thought you’d be happy to have such a go-getter on the job.

Nick: Look, this is your dad talking now, and, you know, you said something like you made a mistake by being too human. Does that have anything to do with tessa or the feelings that are bubbling up again for you? You okay?

Noah: Yeah, yeah, it’s nothing a cup of coffee can’t fix. Can I get you anything?

Nick: Yeah, as long as you’re buying.

Noah: [ Chuckles ] Hey, can I get anybody anything? Refill, muffin, brownie? It’s my treat.

Tessa: I’ll join you. Maybe something will scream my name.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Noah: I got kind of a weird vibe from you guys earlier, and then just now, with the looks between the two of you. You told her, didn’t you?

[ Sighs ] You mind telling me what possessed you to do that? I’m steve.

Lily: So, I’ve already been batting around some ideas for dom’s room.

Devon: For dom’s room?

Lily: Yeah.

Devon: You don’t waste time, do you?

Lily: Nope. Okay, honest opinions.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: What about this one?

Devon: I like that.

Lily: This?

Devon: Yeah. That’s not bad at all.

Lily: Really?

Devon: Yeah. I love it. That should be his room.

Lily: That’s the one?

Devon: That’s the one.

Lily: Wow.

Devon: I like it.

Lily: Spoken like a dad who knows his son.

Devon: I want to have a — a sound system in his room, too, ’cause abby and chance are getting me the playlist from his music appreciation class…

Lily: Mm-hmm.

Devon: …And moses has these jazz lullabies that neil gave him that he said he used to play all the time.

Lily: Aww. Okay. Yeah, I’ll look into it for you.

Devon: Thank you.

Lily: Alright, good. I’m glad you like that one.

Devon: Hello.

Lily: Hi! Oh, there’s the best lawyer in town.

Amanda: Aww, you’re just saying that because it’s true.

Lily: It is true, yeah.

Devon: It is very, very, very true.

Amanda: Aww. You see why I keep him around?

Devon: Have we, um — did we get everything taken care of?

Amanda: Um, yeah. I filed the papers with the courts. I know it was already final in our hearts, but we had to make it legit with the state.

Devon: Yeah, I know. We’re one step closer to that. I don’t know how I would have gotten through all this without you.

Amanda: I’m just excited to start this next chapter, and I’m looking forward to this adventure with you and little dominic.

[ Doorbell rings ] Ohh. You expecting someone?

Devon: I’m not, no.

Lily: Uh, no. I am, actually.

Amanda: Huh.

Lily: Surprise.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Take a look at what lily —

Amanda: What is this?

Devon: It’s lily’s design for the room.

Lily: Hi, honey.

Billy: Hi.

Lily: Hi.

Billy: Mwah.

Devon: Who is that?

Billy: Hey! Now it’s a party!

Devon: Hey, man.

Amanda: Ooh.

Billy: Amanda, devon, congratulations.

Devon: Nice.

Amanda: That is a lot of champagne.

Billy: That one’s to celebrate right now. This one is for you to hold on to for a few decades, until dominic graduates college or joins you at hamilton-winters, whatever. But now you have something to celebrate this amazing day.

Devon: That is very, very kind of you. Thank you, man.

Billy: Absolutely.

Lily: Yeah, it’s a special day.

Devon: It is. Have you spoken to abby at all yet?

Billy: I left her a message, but I, uh, haven’t heard back from her yet.

Lily: But everything went well when you were at their place, right?

Devon: Yeah, it did.

Amanda: Yeah, they were — they were great about everything.

Billy: Good. I’m glad to hear that.

Amanda: Well, I’m gonna go and get some glasses for this champagne.

Devon: Nice.

Amanda: Oh, and, um, just to let you know, I have dibs on the first toast for dominic.

Lily: Hey, no problem.

Devon: You got it.

[ Laughter ] Thank you guys.

Abby: Is he sleeping?

Chance: Yeah. I think all the excitement wore him out.

Abby: That makes two of us.

Chance: Hey. I’m really proud of the way you handled that today.

Abby: It was pretty intense, but I was fine.

Chance: My, uh, hand’s still a little numb. Don’t really have any feeling in it.

Abby: Sorry about that.

Chance: No, no. It’s okay. I’m glad you know you can hold on to me as tight as you want.

Abby: Thank you. And I hope you know it goes both ways.

Chance: Mm-hmm.

Abby: Is there anything I can do for you?

Chance: Well, you know what? Now that you mention it, I think there is.

Abby: Ah. What is that?

Chance: Let me take you out on a date next time devon takes him. You know what? In fact, let’s make it a tradition. Somewhere spectacular one week, and the next week, we can kick back, you know, binge a show, take some of those cooking classes you were talking about. Yeah.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Chance: Let me make up for all that lost time I missed out on. I think it’ll be really good for us.

Abby: It sounds perfect.

Tessa: Look, I had to tell mariah what happened, but i didn’t do it to hurt you or embarrass you.

Noah: Then why mention it? I said when you love someone, you want to see them happy, and I love my sister. Alright? You misunderstood.

Tessa: Did I?

Noah: [ Sighs ] Tess, there — there was nothing to tell. Which is why I thought we agreed to forget about this and move on.

Tessa: Look, it’s not that simple, okay? Mariah could tell something was up. And more than once, secrets have almost ruined our relationship. And, look, that woman over there means more to me than anything. And I am not willing to jeopardize that, especially now that we’re getting married and starting a family.

Noah: Tessa, I am no threat to your relationship.

Tessa: I know. And now we’re all on the same page.

Noah: I can only imagine what she thinks of me now. She probably wants my head on a silver platter.

Tessa: No, she understands, just like I did.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Tessa: Noah, look, I — i understand why this might be difficult for you to talk about, but it’s just better to keep it all out in the open. We all want the same thing — for things to go back the way they were before.

Noah: Big, happy family.

Tessa: Hey. Maybe we’ll all look back at this and —

Noah: And laugh? That’s doubtful.

Tessa: I’m sure that you need some time to process this. But I hope you’re okay with it because mariah and I are.

Noah: [ Sighs ]

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overwhelming you?

Jack: Well, I have a meeting I have to run to, so this is probably the last we’ll see of each other before you go.

Phyllis: Thank you for stopping by.

Jack: I hope you have a safe trip, and like nick, I hope you find what you’re looking for.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: If I can do anything…

Phyllis: Yes, uh, you can do something.

[ Sighs ]

Jack: Go ahead.

Phyllis: Never mind.

Jack: Well, I look forward to our dinner together when you get back.

Buona avventura.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Thank you. Bye.

Jack: Take care.

Phyllis: Tsk. Hello. I need a car. Grand phoenix hotel.

[ Inhales sharply ] Genoa city airport.

Tessa: Look, I’m no expert on relationships, but this, too, shall pass, right? My life with mariah is about to become bigger and more wonderful than I even deserve, and I don’t want you to think that you can’t be a part of that. This kid is gonna need his uncle noah, and I just know that the right woman is out there waiting for you.

Mariah: Uh-huh.

 

Tessa: Mariah, we should get our birth certificates and passports before we meet with the adoption guru.

Mariah: I almost forgot. Yes, let’s do it.

Nick: Well, good luck with everything.

Mariah: Thank you. Alright, bye, nick. Bye, noah.

Noah: See ya.

Tessa: Bye.

Nick: Right. What was that?

Noah: Nothing. Everything is cool. Oh, phone is on vibrate.

[ Clicking ] Dude. Ah, that’s perfect.

Nick: Something important?

Noah: Yeah. A buddy of mine just flew into town. We keep trying to make plans to hang out with each other, but they keep falling through. But he has a couple hours free right now, so I should probably fly, if that’s cool with you.

Nick: Of course. See ya.

Noah: I’ll catch you later.

Nick: Yep.

Chance: Hey, you barely ate anything this morning. You hungry? I’m whipping up some lunch.

Abby: Yeah, I could go for that.

Chance: Alright. When I get back, we’ll throw around some ideas for date night.

Abby: Yeah. Sounds nice.

[ Sighs ] Mom. Hey. Have time for an update? Everything went according to plan. No, um — no, I’m not crying. I’m not crying. It’s just I — I wanted to hear your voice.

[ Sighs ] It was the hardest thing that i have ever done. But I know it’s the right thing to do.

Lily: Okay, here’s a gift for you and the baby.

Devon: Man.

Lily: I hope you like it.

Billy: It’s a memory book.

Lily: Oh, my gosh, let him open it.

Devon: It’s a book.

[ Chuckles ]

Lily: [ Chuckles ] No, it’s cute. You can put all of his pictures in there and list all of his milestones. So, when he first says your name or first walk, he gets his first tooth.

Devon: Yeah.

Amanda: Aww, it’s a lifetime of treasured memories. That is so sweet.

Lily: Yeah, and if you open to the first page…

Devon: Oh, wow. “For the newest member of our family, dominic newman abbott winters-chancellor.”

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: Do you like it?

Devon: I love it. Thank you so much, both of you guys, really. This is — it’s beyond special. I can’t wait to fill these pages with my son.

[ Chuckles ] Wow.

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Chelsea: It’s just so victor to completely blindside adam and sell newman media to victoria.

Chloe: We were blindsided, too. The fate of our fashion brand now hangs in the balance.

[ Sighing ] Just all of that hard work and effort could be for nothing.

Chelsea: No! Not if adam stays on at newman/locke after the acquisition. Then I think our jobs will be safe. And, you know, adam’s invested a lot in our platform, too. I don’t think he would just dump us.

Chloe: I wouldn’t be so sure of that. I hate leaving our fate in adam’s hands.

Lauren: Here you go. What are you doing?

Michael: Uh, a little business.

Lauren: For victor?

Michael: He is my new boss now.

Lauren: Ah! The madness starts. Okay, what does he want?

Michael: Um, actually, i don’t quite know, which is unfortunately often the case with him. The man gives you half the story half the time.

Lauren: Which is why I found it so odd that you were eager to go back to work for him.

Michael: Well, he, not unlike yourself, keeps life interesting. For example, I do know that the newman media sale will soon be public knowledge, but, after that, what his next move will be… is anybody’s guess.

Victor: Hello, my baby.

Nikki: Hi. You look like you’re deep in thought.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: Is that because adam gave you his decision about staying with newman/locke?

Victor: Uh, not yet, no.

Nikki: Any idea which way he’s leaning?

Victor: Your guess is as good as mine.

Nikki: Well, I’m sure he has a lot to think about. That was a bold move, handing his company to victoria.

Victor: Well, yeah. But it’s not as if he has been left to his own devices. He’s been guaranteed to run the newman media division as he had before, you know?

Nikki: What are you prepared to do if he says no?

Ashland: Well, let’s say that adam says yes to staying on board. How is that going to affect the way things run around here?

Victoria: You don’t have to worry about that. It’s never gonna come to pass.

Ashland: Well, how can you be so sure?

Victoria: Because adam would never deign to work under me.

Ashland: Well, if he had no intention of entertaining the offer, wouldn’t he have turned it down by now?

Victoria: I’m telling you. Adam would rather eat glass than take orders from me. He made that perfectly clear when I told him about the acquisition. And the reason that we haven’t heard from him? It’s just another one of his mind games. He loves keeping people hanging…

Ashland: Mm.

Victoria: …By the fingernails, if possible.

Adam: Come in.

Sally: I hope I’m not bothering you.

Adam: Uh…you’re not… yet.

Sally: I just wanted to see if you made your decision yet and to let you know I’m available for another pep talk if need be.

Adam: That will not be necessary, because I have made up my mind.

Sally: And?

Adam: And you will hear my verdict very soon.

Sally: Adam!

[ Sighs ]

Nate: Boy, did I need this day off from the hospital.

Elena: Me too. It’s nice to just be able to relax and spend a little time together.

Nate: Though I can see the mountain of paperwork piling up for me.

Elena: Well, what are you gonna do? Comes with the territory, mr. Chief of surgery.

Nate: It does, but I honestly didn’t realize how much of the job was administrative when i took it. Maybe I should take ashland up on his offer to work for newman/locke.

Nick: Alright, let’s hear it. How’d it go with your college counselor?

Faith: Great! She helped me narrow down my list of schools to a few that stood out. The university of michigan is my favorite so far. I’m looking forward to visiting it in a couple weeks with mom.

Nick: Go, blue! Alright. What about it? Is it the campus, the location, the arts program?

Faith: Those are all pluses, but they also have a really good business program.

Nick: Business. I didn’t know that was something you were interested in.

Faith: Yeah, I’ve been thinking lately that I might want to go into the fashion or beauty industry, like summer and aunt victoria did.

Adam: We need to talk.

Victoria: Adam. Listen. Um, I really appreciate you coming by to give your decision in person. But, you know, there’s really no reason to belabor this. Thank you for everything that you did for newman media, and we promise to take very good care of it from here. And good luck in your future endeavor.

Adam: Wow, you are very sure of yourself.

Victoria: That’s because you and I both know that this is the only answer that makes any sense.

Adam: Then call me crazy, but I’m not moving on to another job. I’m gonna stay with the company once the sale goes through.

Victoria: Is that right?

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: Hm.

Adam: I’m a team player, and I didn’t want to dump such an important piece of family legacy in your lap when you already have so much on your plate.

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Chloe: In the back of my mind, I always worried about accepting a job offer from adam, that it would be a mistake, because we have poured out our blood, sweat, and tears into creating this platform, one that I’m really proud of, and for what? I mean, it could all be over tomorrow. Someone else could be running it.

Chelsea: That’s all true, and I understand your frustration. But I’m not giving up yet. Okay? I know that you’ve been working on this platform a lot longer than I have, so you’re more invested, but I think we need to fight.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] I’m just so glad to hear you say that. I…I have put so much energy into this, mainly for you. I’ve really felt like I owed you this after everything that i have put you through. And this is not just about work or business for me. I really just wanted to say thank you for always standing by me. And I just wanted you to have a special place to come home to and a safe place to land. So, I agree with you 100%. We should not let this obstacle get in our way.

Chelsea: Good. Then, we are on the same page, because together we are a force to be reckoned with.

Chloe: Yeah.

Chelsea: And you know what? We don’t have to leave our fate solely in the hands of adam. Come with me.

Chloe: What — where are we going?

Chelsea: Straight to the top.

Chloe: Oh!

Nick: So, where did this interest in business come from, because I had not heard this before.

Faith: I really liked the econ class that I took, and i have some great role models in our family. I really look up to aunt victoria, summer, and grandma. Mom, too — she’s worked in the business world before, not to mention running this place. So, maybe I inherited the gene.

Nick: Your mother is definitely inspirational. And I have every “faith” in you, too. See what I did there?

Faith: Ugh! Dad!

Nick: Look, kid. You know I’m your biggest fan. I think you’re so smart and driven, and I believe you can do whatever you want in this world, including business, if that’s what you decide to pursue.

Faith: Thank you. And I’m not saying for sure i want to do this yet, but I do like the idea. So, I at least want to explore it.

Nick: Yeah, well, the good news is, you don’t have to decide right now, right? You can try all kinds of things and then make a choice when it feels right.

Faith: Yeah, I know. Moses had his heart set on being a doctor, and then he didn’T. He totally changed his mind. So, I realize that my feelings might change, too.

Nick: Well, I understand being inspired by your family, but, also, you know, I want to make sure that they don’t have too much influence on you, you know? I mean, does this interest in business have anything to do with your grandfather?

Faith: No, not at all.

Nick: So, he didn’t try and talk to you or give you any advice about this?

Faith: I swear. He didn’t say anything to me. But I look up to him, too, and i think that he’d probably be happy to hear that it’s possible I’ll follow in his footsteps.

Nick: Oh, yeah. He will be thrilled.

Faith: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Enough business talk — let’s go have some lunch.

Nikki: Well, I would love that, but I’m not gonna let you dodge my question. I know you’re disappointed in adam, but I also know how much you value your father-son relationship with him, and you two have come a long way.

Victor: We have, indeed, and I will do everything in my power to maintain a good relationship with my son, okay?

Nikki: Well, I will always be wary of adam, but that doesn’t mean I want to see the two of you in a big blowup again.

Victor: Don’t you worry. If he does not want to work at newman/locke, I have a plan “B.”

Nikki:, Darling, you always have a plan “B.”

Victor: [ Laughs ] My baby, you know that I’m always a move or two ahead of everyone else.

Nikki: Mm-hmm. I do.

Victor: Yes. Here we go.

Victoria: I can’t lie. I’m surprised that you want to stay on with the company. But if that’s the case, then welcome aboard.

Adam: Oh, well, thank you. Technically, I’ve been on board, so maybe I should be welcoming you.

Ashland: I hope that we can make this a seamless and conflict-free transition.

Adam: That is exactly what i want, as well.

Victoria: Yes, that’s everyone’s goal, and I’m sure that dad is gonna be thrilled with your choice, since he fought so incredibly hard to keep your job safe.

Adam: I think my work speaks for itself. The success of newman media is enough to convince you that i know what I’m doing. Oh, and I expect to maintain the same level of autonomy that i have enjoyed thus far.

Victoria: Not so fast. Better skin from your body wash?

Victoria: Well, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I prefer to see where you can take things before I give you complete autonomy.

Adam: Should we ask your business partner what he thinks, since my sister doesn’t seem to be consulting with you about a company that once was yours.

Victoria: Oh, don’t be ridiculous. We talk constantly.

Adam: Look. Certainly, you can recognize that I’ve taken former cyaxares to new heights, right?

Ashland: I’m gonna have to agree with victoria. While you have done a yeoman’s job running the company to this point, there will be changes coming. And once the sale is final, and newman media merges with chanccomm, it’s going to be a much larger division. Instant autonomy might be a bit much under those circumstances.

Victoria: Exactly. We are in complete agreement. You’re gonna have to prove that you can run an entity that is essentially double the size of the one that you’re currently managing.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Need I remind you that I once ran newman enterprises?

Victoria: Oh, yes, i remember.

Adam: Well…I’m going to take this as a challenge. And I look forward to showing you what I am capable of. Now, since we have a plan, who wants to break the good news to dad?

Nate: Ashland presented a pretty tempting offer. He suggested using my medical expertise to try to do good on a larger scale. He even offered to mentor me in the private sector.

Elena: Yeah, and I remember you telling me about the business classes you took back when you were in school. They actually helped us a lot when we were setting up the clinic.

Nate: Yeah, one of my professors suggested I take those classes. I really enjoyed them because they exercised another part of my brain.

Elena: I assume you’re not actually considering giving up chief of surgery to do something like that?

Nate: No, no. I…I truly thought ashland was kidding until he brought up askmdnow.

Elena: Wait. What? Is he trying to replace me with you?

Nate: No! No. No, not at all. Ashland thinks you’re doing great. He was talking about expanding the mission of the site, thinking bigger and taking it further, which is great for you. Ashland and victoria see the value in the site, and they don’t plan on disbanding it.

Elena: So…are you considering it at all?

Nate: Even though I don’t have the same passion for this chief job as I did being a surgeon, it doesn’t mean I’m ready to leave the hospital altogether.

Elena: And you’re not able to do the job that you love… because of me.

Chloe: Hey, could we get a minute of your time?

Victoria: Oh, look. I’m sorry. I’m swamped. You’re gonna have to make an appointment.

Chelsea: Oh, I promise we’ll make this quick.

Chloe: Yeah, we’ll get right to the point.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Victoria: Alright. Just please make it quick.

Chloe: Adam told chelsea about the sale. Congratulations on that. And we look forward to working with you, whether adam decides to stay or not. And we are just hoping that you are going to honor our contract with newman media because we are fully committed to newman fashion’s success.

Chelsea: And we’d be happy to share with you everything we’ve accomplished so far and what we plan to do in the future.

Victoria: I am aware of the platform, and I feel a certain connection with sally because of the beautiful wedding gown that she made for me.

Chloe: And that is the same kind of style, innovation, and chutzpah our fashion brand is all about.

Chelsea: Chloe and I would be the right people to run the platform.

Victoria: Well, I’m not hiring anyone new for newman fashion. I’m jettisoning the entire platform altogether.

Chelsea: What?

Chloe: What? That — okay, that is a rash and very unwise decision.

Chelsea: Can we just talk this through? I think that would be a mistake.

Victoria: I’m sorry, but I’ve thought about it, and I’ve made up my mind. Look — I know that your goal is to expand to your own fashion label, right? So, this way I wouldn’t be holding you up.

Chelsea: Well, how would — how would keeping the platform be holding us up? I mean, that’s the foundation of our brand.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Look. You’re both very talented, but newman/locke is not interested in the hassle and the cost of creating an entirely new clothing line. I’m sorry. I wish you all the best, but i have other plans for newman media.

Adam: Hey, I just called the ranch. They said the two of you were here. Do you mind if I join you?

Nikki: Oh, no, not at all. We’ve been eager to hear from you.

Victor: So? Got some good news?

Adam: I think so. I’ve made up my mind, and I’m staying with newman media.

Victor: You know you made the right decision, right? The world is full of make or break moments.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] What the hell are we gonna do now?

Chelsea: This is bad. This is so bad. I mean, we just found new office space, yet we don’t have a business to move. Might as well cancel that lease.

Chloe: Maybe there’s another option. If victoria doesn’t want the fashion platform, that’s fine. But why does it have to be the end of it? We created it. Why can’t we keep it for ourselves, minus the newman name, of course?

Chelsea: You’re grasping at straws. We no longer have financing.

Chloe: Okay, that might be true, but I’m not throwing in the towel yet. Per our contract, we still get paid severance. So, maybe we could use that money to shop some other buyers for the platform.

Chelsea: But we don’t know how much that’s gonna cost, and the severance probably won’t cover it.

Chloe: Maybe we could find some investors to bankroll us.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] We just don’t know the legalities of it all. Everything we’ve done so far is attached to newman media, which means it becomes victoria’s intellectual property.

Chloe: Even if that’s true, why can’t we start the fashion platform from scratch? We did it before. We can do it again.

Chelsea: I…would be open to that. But I would need to make this clear. If we’re gonna move forward developing a platform together, it needs to be just the two of us, starting fresh. I don’t want sally involved.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Michael: I talked to fenmore the other day, and I —

[ Text swooshes ]

Lauren: Go ahead.

Michael: I promise you. As soon as I get the answer I’m looking for, I’m all yours.

Lauren: Okay. It’s just the way it’s gonna be from now on, isn’t it?

Michael: No! No, I made sure there would be boundaries to guarantee that i could have a personal life, which there absolutely will be, the aforementioned boundaries.

Lauren: You know, I was really hoping that you’d have a little bit more time off between resigning from the da and going back to work for victor. But I see that is just a pipe dream.

Michael: Uh…I promise I’ll make it up to you.

Nick: Uh, sorry. I wasn’t eavesdropping, but i couldn’t help but overhear. Are you going back to work for my dad?

Michael: Yeah, we’re getting the gang all back together again.

Nick: I’m surprised.

Michael: Don’t tell me you have an issue with this.

Nick: Better you than me.

Victor: Now, did you inform victoria of your decision?

Adam: I just came from telling her and ashland.

Nikki: And how did that conversation go?

Adam: Well, she told me that I had full —

Victoria: Hello, everybody.

Ashland: Greetings.

Victor: Hello, sweetheart. Hello, ashland.

Nikki: Hi!

Ashland: Victor. Adam.

Victoria: Well, I assume that you two just heard the important news.

Nikki: Yes.

Victor: We did, indeed.

Victoria: Well, I would like to say congratulations to all of us. This is a moment to celebrate, as we embark on a brand-new adventure. Should we have a toast?

Victor: Yep, let’s have a toast. I think it’s a wonderful occasion.

Adam: I can’t say no to champagne.

Victoria: Well, you might want to. You might tick off your new boss.

Ashland: Could I talk to you for a minute?

Victor: Sure. Excuse me, my darling.

Nikki: Sure.

Victor: Ashland, I am very glad we were able to make this deal work.

Ashland: Me too, though i wanted to mention that I have some changes I would like to implement once we take ownership of newman media, things that i think will make it an even more powerful force.

Victor: Don’t you think we should discuss that when victoria is present?

Ashland: I’m confident that victoria would agree that since my specialty is communications, I should take point on this.

Victor: Let’s discuss it later, alright? Well, now…

Adam: Why don’t you do the honors, dad?

Victor: I would be happy to. There we go. Here, my darling. Now, this is to my two children, who are passionate about the family business and who have found a way to work together. To all things newman.

Ashland: Hear, hear.

Nikki: Cheers. Are you one of the millions of americans

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Michael: So, you think I’m making a mistake working for victor?

Nick: I’m not saying that at all. In fact, I wish you luck with the new job.

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Michael: Sorry. I have to —

Lauren: Oh, don’t mind us.

Nick: I wish you luck with the arrangement, as well.

Lauren: Thank you. You know, I’m still curious as to exactly what victor has you doing, because this feels far more cloak-and-dagger than your typical legal maneuvering.

Michael: Mm, yeah. Well, I — I wish I could tell you precisely what’s going on. But there’s this pesky, little lawyer-client-confidentiality thing.

Lauren: Right, right. I’m not sure I’m liking this new gig.

[ Cellphone rings ] Yeah, get it. Get it.

Michael: Michael baldwin. What?

Nate: I don’t blame you for what happened to my hand. I made my own choices. And, to be honest, I deserved that punch from devon.

Elena: Not the lasting consequences.

Nate: We all feel bad about that, especially him.

Elena: I still wish I could go back in time and handle things differently.

Nate: Hey. No more regrets. Look where we all ended up. Devon is happy with amanda, and I am beyond happy with you.

Elena: I’m happy, too, but —

Nate: Look, look. I may not be a surgeon anymore, but I have a great life. I don’t long for the past because I love where I’m at right now. I love you.

Chloe: We can’t just drop sally. I mean, we need as much help as we can get if we’re gonna branch out on our own, and, I mean, sally is a proven asset.

Chelsea: I disagree. She’s baggage, and the downsides of her joining our team outweigh any so-called “talent” she may have.

Chloe: Why are you still so threatened by her, when you and adam are clearly over? I mean, he’s totally out of the picture now.

Chelsea: Sally has proven she can’t stay in her own lane. And, quite frankly, I think she knew about the sale way before we did. I think she knew it was in the works, and she didn’t say a word to warn us.

Chloe: What makes you say that? Do you have proof?

Chelsea: No, but I-I just — I just feel it. I saw it in her face.

Chloe: I don’t want us to turn our backs on a good addition to the company because of some misplaced emotions.

Chelsea: That’s not what this is! Chloe, we are alone now. We need to fight to stay afloat. You and I, we know each other and trust each other implicitly. Do you really know sally well enough to trust her with your entire professional future… the way we know and trust each other?

Adam: I look forward to working with you.

Nikki: Well, I can only hope for peace and prosperity with all of us working under the same roof.

Adam: Mm-hmm. That’s all that I want. Maybe the key is staying out of each other’s hair. And on that note, I need to get going. I need to let the newman media staff know that they will soon be employees of the great newman/locke.

Victoria: Would you do me a favor? Call my assistant and schedule a meeting for us. There are a couple things that i want to hash out with you before you start.

Adam: Will do.

Ashland: We should head back to the office, as well.

Victor: Ashland. Victoria, my darling, we should discuss the transition of power next time we meet, okay?

Victoria: Yes. Well, you know where to find me.

Ashland: Thanks for the time.

Victor: Ashland.

Nikki: Well, I suppose that was more civilized than i expected.

Victor: Mm-hmm. My darling, you know that I know what I’m doing.

Nikki: You always do.

Nick: Ran into half the family outside. Apparently, there’s some serious moguling going on in here.

Victor: Oh, yeah. Some serious moguling, indeed. Your brother adam and your sister victoria have decided to work together.

Nick: Well, I don’t know how you pulled it off. The fact that adam and vic left here without any bloodshed is pretty damn impressive.

Nikki: Yeah, what do you know? Maybe there’s hope for all of us yet.

Nick: Got to hand it to you, dad. You have assembled all of your troops — vic and adam and mom and ashland.

Nikki: Don’t forget. Your father will still be in his advisory position.

Nick: So many members of the newman family working so closely together.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Be careful what you wish for.

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moment they heard,

Victor: Well, son, I feel that having family work together is a boon for the company.

Nick: Trust me. Not hoping for trouble. I’m hoping it does very well, especially since it seems there may be another member of the newman family who ultimately winds up being an executive.

Nikki: Who are you talking about?

Nick: Faith. She is determined to go to a college with a strong business program.

Nikki: Oh.

Nick: I don’t suppose you had anything to do with that.

Victor: Well, no, I think my granddaughter has good sense, you know? Maybe one day, she’ll be able to convince her father to work for the same company — company that bears his name.

Nick: I wouldn’t bet on that.

Victor: Let me ask you something, son. Now that noah works with you at new hope, don’t you find it gratifying? Doesn’t it make you happy to work side by side with your son?

Nick: I love it.

Victor: Okay.

Nick: I’m also very appreciative that you seem to have united the family under one umbrella. My concern is that there seems to be a lot of cooks in the kitchen.

Victor: Mm.

Nick: And most of them think they’re the head chef.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nick: You think that’s sustainable?

Victor: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Well, there’s my food.

Victor: Alright.

Nick: I love you both.

Nikki: I love you, too.

Victor: Nice to see you, son.

Nikki: Nicholas’ concerns are not unfounded. I think we should start thinking about how to move forward from here. Speaking of that, what were you talking to ashland about?

Victor: He seemed to want to push through some changes at newman media without victoria being there.

Nikki: Mm. I knew it. There seems to be a new power dynamic forming between the two of them.

Victor: Well, it seems to me that now that ashland is being able to manage his illness, he wants to exert more power and more leverage. And I won’t allow that to happen.

Nikki: You don’t think victoria can handle him on her own?

Victor: That’s beside the point. I’m gonna watch his every step.

Ashland: Do you think this was always victor’s plan, to reunify his family under the newman corporate umbrella?

Victoria: I think bringing the family together has always been one of his goals.

Ashland: Well, it makes me wonder what exactly he sees his role here as. I know he wants a so-called “advisory” position. But do you think he’s actually gonna settle for that?

Victoria: I think we need to redefine someone else’s role first… yours.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Sally: I’m so glad you guys called to meet up. Okay, so, here’s what I’m thinking. We just keep working, same as before, and we prove how powerful, dynamic, and invaluable we are. I already have a ton of fresh ideas. What?

Chelsea: I’m guessing adam didn’t give you the heads-up this time?

Sally: What happened?

Chelsea: He’s going to run newman media for newman/locke. Our fashion platform is being killed.

Sally: Wha– that can’t be true.

Chelsea: It’s over, done.

Sally: Adam wouldn’t do that to me… to us.

Chloe: It’s actually victoria who pulled the plug.

Sally: Okay. Alright, well, we shouldn’t just give up. I mean, victoria likes me and my design sense.

Chelsea: We already tried making our case with her. She’s not interested in being in the fashion business.

Sally: Oh, my god. Okay, so, what are we gonna do?

Chloe: Well, I…I think it’s time for us to accept defeat and go our separate ways.

Sally: Just because we’re breaking away from newman/locke does not mean that this is the end for us. We can start a new platform on our own. We already have plenty of buzz, and we can just get another company to back us because we’re already a proven success. I think we should give it a shot.

Chelsea: It’s over, sally! It’s time to move on.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] If you, like many people,

Sally: So, that’s how it is? You know, I could have predicted that chelsea would throw me overboard, but you, too, chloe? We got the platform up and running by ourselves while chelsea was off, trying to figure out if she even wanted to join us.

Chloe: Whoa, whoa. I am as devastated by this as you are. I just think it’s time for us to cut our losses at this point.

Sally: Mm-hmm. Except for the fact that you two probably have enough money and people to rely on until you move on to whatever it is that you’re planning to do without me. And don’t even pretend like you’re not conspiring to start something together.

Chelsea: So, what if we are? We don’t owe you anything.

Sally: You know, I hate to break it to you, but your next project is going to be a big fail, and that will fall entirely on you because I am the reason that the fashion platform took off in the first place. It never would have amounted to anything if I hadn’t busted my butt and took risks on ideas, like victoria’s wedding dress.

Chelsea: Oh, please! Enough with the dress! It was one garment. It’s yesterday’s news. And you know what? You’ve got some nerve, predicting that we’re just gonna fail.

Sally: Okay, I don’t want to hear it. You’re a has-been. And you are a fool to follow her around. So, good luck with chelsea 22.0 or whatever number you’re at now, because you are going to need it.

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Victoria: You know what? I feel like we left some things unsettled after our conversation yesterday. I mean, I know that we said we want to work together as a team, which of course we will, but i wonder how you see us specifically functioning.

Ashland: Well, I want to take on a more active role, and i hope you welcome that. Just imagine what we can accomplish if we bring both of our business minds together as a united front.

Victoria: Yeah, I-I agree. And I see the sense in you, you know, having more control, since you’re more familiar with some of the divisions that were previously in your company.

Ashland: I’m so glad that you see things the way I do.

Nikki: So, if you are planning on taking a bigger role at newman than you have indicated, I need to know about that —

Michael: Oh, I’m sorry. Is this a bad time?

Victor: No, no, no, no, no. Come in.

Michael: Victor, I need to discuss a bit of business with you.

Victor: Okay. Sweetheart, would you give us a minute?

Nikki: I’m the coo of newman/locke. I mean, if that doesn’t qualify me to be in this meeting —

Victor: Well, but this won’t take long. I promise.

[ Door closes ] So… what have you uncovered?

Michael: I don’t exactly know what it means, but there’s some inconsistency regarding ashland’s treatment.

Victor: What does that mean?

Michael: There seems to be some question surrounding the treatment’s legitimacy, and, more to the point, the legitimacy of the clinic, the peruvian clinic where it originated.

Victor: To be frank with you, I’ve had my doubts from the very beginning about that nonsense. Why the hell would he travel all the way to peru to look for a treatment for cancer, when we have the best scientists in this country? I want you to dig deeper.

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Adam: What do you mean newman/locke is buying newman media?

Victoria: Well, I really don’t think I can say it any more clearly than you just did. Which part of it did you not understand?

Adam: [ Scoffs ] I knew that there was an offer, but this seems abrupt.

Victoria: Well, dad summoned me to the ranch. He accepted our offer. We shook on it. The deal is done. You know, he didn’t even really drive that hard of a bargain. I wonder why he didn’t tell you. Oh, well. Look on the bright side. At least now you don’t have to worry about me suing you for the name newman media because I own it. I’m the newman in charge.

Ashland: Hey, hey. Thanks for meeting up with me.

Nate: Thanks for the invite. How you feeling these days?

Ashland: Fantastic. Better than ever.

Nate: Hey, I got to admit, i am thoroughly impressed with how well you responded to this experimental protocol. It was a long shot, but you seem to be thriving.

Ashland: Oh, there’s definitely a mental aspect to it, you know? I… I feel like I made a mistake backing away from my business when I did, you know? I was at my lowest point then, physically.

Nate: You were also in the throes of chemo at the time. You didn’t have energy for much, especially running a multinational conglomerate.

Ashland: Well, it’s really a question of causality, isn’t it? I mean, I think my love of work fuels me and probably would’ve helped me fight this sooner, but…now that I’m back in the thick of it, I feel stronger than I have in a long time. And I’m not about to shy away from the next fight that comes along.

Sally: What the hell is this?

[ Scoffs ] Hey! I was just about to call you and chloe.

Chelsea: What’s wrong, sally? You seem upset.

Sally: Yeah, you’re damn right I am. All my videos from new york, have you seen them?

Chelsea: Of course. They’re all over the newman fashion site. They’re amazing.

Sally: They’ve been heavily edited.

Chelsea: They have. They’re much crisper and more focused now. Wouldn’t you agree?

Sally: Well, they’re certainly a lot shorter, now that I’ve been cut out of them.

Chelsea: And why is that a problem?

Faith: I’m meeting with walnut grove’s college counselor tomorrow. This is my list of schools I’m applying to.

Sharon: Wow. These are universities from all over the country.

Faith: Yeah, she suggested that I cast a wide net at first, keep my options, but then we can narrow it down.

Sharon: It’s a little overwhelming.

Faith: I know. Which is why I was hoping that in a few weeks you could take me to visit some of my top choices.

Sharon: I love seeing you so excited, but this is not a lot of notice for a big trip.

Rey: Hey.

Faith: Rey, tell my mom how important it is that I visit colleges before I apply.

Rey: Well, I will be honest, I went to the police academy and lola went to culinary school, so not really an expert.

Faith: Mom, practically everyone in my class is visiting campuses with their parents.

Sharon: Then, yes, we can go. It’ll be fun.

Faith: Thanks so much, mom.

Sharon: But I also still want you to consider gcu. You know, I had really wonderful professors there when I was getting my therapy credentials.

Rey: In other words, she wants to keep you close to home.

Faith: [ Chuckles ] Isn’t college supposed to be the time that I finally spread my wings, figure out who I am and what I want to do with my life?

Sharon: Yes. I just think that you can do all those things while still staying in the same zip code.

Faith: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Hey!

Abby: Hi. Wow, what’s all this?

Chance: Oh, you know, just a little something I threw together. Figured you’d be hungry after doing all that sleeping.

Abby: I’m famished. I feel like I slept for 16 hours.

Chance: Yeah, well, you just about did. But you know what? You deserved all that rest.

Abby: Yeah. I mean, I haven’t gotten that much sleep since before dominic was born.

Chance: And now you’re all rested up, feeling good. It’s nice to have a little break, get your batteries recharged, right?

Abby: Yeah. I mean, that’s a healthy way of looking at our arrangement with devon. And we got to spend some time together, just the two of us.

Chance: Exactly.

Abby: You know, you don’t have to do all of this. It’s very sweet, but it’s not necessary.

Chance: Oh, okay. Well, next time you’ll get some granola bars and half a banana. How about that?

Abby: Yum.

[ Laughs ] So how are you feeling after getting that letter from the wife of your colleague who passed away and after everything we talked about?

Chance: Yeah, I’m good, I’m good. Talking to you about it, it helped. It really did. I got a few more hours of sleep than I usually do, so that’s a plus.

Abby: Well, one of the reasons why I slept so late is that I was up thinking.

Chance: Yeah, about what?

Abby: I know that you said that I’m all you need to heal and that talking to me is enough, but what if it’s not? Maybe you should talk to a professional.

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Victoria: I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to jump the gun and ruin dad’s big surprise. I’m sure he would’ve eventually told you that he sold your company to me.

Adam: Well, he called me earlier, and I ignored it. Probably should’ve answered.

Victoria: Yes, well, hind-sight is 20/20. Next time you’ll know.

Adam: I’ve been busy running the company. You know, staff have heard rumors about your —

Victoria: Well-founded rumors. But the good news is that most of them will be able to keep their jobs after the acquisition. You can tell them that.

Adam: Well, I hope you’re not expecting a tour of the offices or anything like that.

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] No, not at all. However, I hope you don’t mind, I need to take some measurements for my interior decorator.

Adam: Victoria, can you do this another time? Please?

Victoria: Of course. I’m sure that you have things that you need to do, like call our father. I bet that you’re curious about the details we worked out without you. So, by all means, make your call. Oh, and, adam, I really mean this. I feel like I have a lot to offer you as a mentor. I hope that you’re looking forward to working with me as much I’m looking forward to being your boss.

Ashland: How are things at the hospital?

Nate: They’re fine.

Ashland: You still enjoy being chief of surgery now that you have time to settle in?

Nate: [ Sighs ] It’s a nice title, but I spend so much time overseeing staff and administrating that I don’t have much time for patients, which is what I love.

Ashland: Oh, I imagine you’re being modest. Uh, the way you interact and handle the staff, that kind of compassion and expertise finds its way to the patients.

Nate: That’s possible. I see opportunities to improve things, make memorial more helpful to the community, but there’s just so much bureaucracy to navigate.

Ashland: Well, it must be quite a shift for a man of your training and talent for healing people. I mean, it’s almost as if you’re trying to heal an institution.

Nate: I’ve realized I’m coming to terms with the nerve damage that’s keeping me from performing surgery. I know it sounds like I’m complaining, but I’m grateful for the job, the opportunity to work with world-class physicians. I also, you know, get a kick out of watching elena and seeing how much she enjoys the clinical work.

Ashland: I know what’s going on. You’re a brilliant doctor, but you need a new mountain to climb. And I think I have the perfect challenge for you.

Sally: The problem with me being cut out of the videos is that I gave those conversations context. I asked the questions that the audience wanted to hear.

Chelsea: Did you, though?

Sally: Yes, I had some great, lively exchanges with some of those designers.

Chelsea: But the interviews were supposed to be about the designers, not “the sally show.” I mean, is that your sole purpose at newman fashion, just to be a self-promoter?

Sally: I’m the face of the platform. Hyping me is hyping the brand.

Chelsea: I always thought that was a mistake. A decision that was made before I got there.

Sally: Yes, that’s right. It was decided.

Chelsea: But it’s a bad idea, associating a new brand with one person, especially a relative unknown.

Sally: Okay, I am not an unknown in the fashion world. In fact, I’m actually quite known, most recently for my design of victoria’s wedding dress.

Chelsea: Oh, please. You designed one nice dress. How long are you gonna dine out on that singular accomplishment?

Sally: That was a beautiful dress.

Chelsea: It’s time to move on. Our job is to create a successful business, not feed your ego. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I am going to get some food and head back to the office because there is still work to be done. We can’t all spend all day self-promoting.

Sally: Guess you know best.

Chance: Abby, I really don’t think that I need therapy. And plus, I don’t want to talk to a stranger. I got you.

Abby: Yes, and I will always be here, but I’m your wife. I’m sure there are things that you don’t want to tell me because you don’t want to upset me.

Chance: But I’ve been honest and I’ve been open with you.

Abby: You have. But, I mean, you didn’t tell me that you were reaching out to the families of your team members. That had to have been hard to keep bottled up.

Chance: Well, yeah, it was, and then we talked about it and I feel much better. I really do.

Abby: But you only told me about it because I found you reading that letter.

Chance: No, I would’ve been honest about it. I would’ve told you regardless.

Abby: Okay, look, I don’t want to debate that point, i just — I feel like there are things that happened over there, things that you need to talk to someone about, not necessarily me. I just — I really want you to heal.

Chance: I know. And I know dwelling on past traumatic events can’t be healthy. But just hear me out, I think i got a better way to handle this.

Abby: Okay, what is that?

Chance: So I just keep my mind occupied, right? I got to stay busy. So I think I should go back to work after all. I’m gonna go talk to rey about it today.

Abby: Wow. Um…okay, well, we had just talked about you, you know, taking some time off so we could spend more time together as a family.

Chance: Yeah, I know. I know. And if it would make you feel better, you can come with me.

Abby: No, no, no, rey is your partner. You should talk to him alone.

Chance: Thank you for being so supportive, really.

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Faith: I’m not ruling anything out, but I seriously hope you’re not trying to talk me out of going away for college.

Sharon: I would never do that. I was just having a mom moment.

Faith: Good. It’s not like you have to worry about being lonely without me. You have rey and the odds are pretty decent noah will never leave genoa city again.

Rey: You may be right about that.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sharon: Oh, I have to take this. Excuse me.

Faith: There are a couple girls I know that are applying to schools in europe. Sounds kind of cool. But I’m thinking I maybe shouldn’t mention the possibility to mom.

Rey: There you go. That’s smart. You might want her to get used to the idea of you crossing state lines first.

Faith: [ Sighs ] Thanks, rey. You always have the best advice.

Rey: Then maybe you’ll listen to me when I tell you that as exciting as moving away seems right now, having your family close by could be a good thing.

Sharon: Okay. What’d I miss?

Faith: Nothing. I’m gonna go tell moses that you’re taking me to visit colleges. Thanks again, mom. Bye.

Sharon: I can’t believe how fast my little girl is growing up.

Chelsea: Chance.

Chance: Oh, my god. Sorry.

Chelsea: Oh, look at this little cutie pie.

Chance: Yeah, he’s a handsome little dude, isn’t he?

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Chelsea: Look at you, proud papa. A week ago, you didn’t have any photos of him on your phone, now here you are fawning all over him.

Chance: Oh, yeah, I was pretty embarrassed about that, so i just took a couple hundred since then. You want to check them out?

Chelsea: I would love to. You want to see a couple hundred of connor?

Chance: Please.

Chelsea: Are abby and dom meeting you here?

Chance: No, abby is at home and dominic is with his other dad, devon.

Ashland: I’m thinking of askmdnow, which will soon be owned by newman/locke.

Nate: I had to leave my position there because it was too much to handle with the chief of surgery position. Besides, elena’s doing a great job.

Ashland: She is, but I’m thinking bigger. See, there are opportunities to take the platform further. And if you ever have any desires to shift out of the position that you’re in right now, I’d be happy to bring you on board at newman/locke.

Nate: I’m flattered, but I’m not really a suit-and-tie corporate guy. Matter of fact, the aspects of the job that I hate are the business parts.

Ashland: You know, I really admire your dedication to healing, but I also know that when you were studying abroad, you took some business courses, right? So perhaps there’s a way that we can bridge the two.

Nate: It’s been a long time since I took those classes. I’m not sure how much i remember.

Ashland: Oh, you’re selling yourself short. You are young. You’re passionate and brilliant, and, frankly, a good influence on me. Now, if there’s a way that I can help you do good on a global scale, I want to know about it. You might not be able to perform surgery on individual patients, but with our resources, you can help millions at a time. So give it some thought, hmm? The offer will always be there.

Victor: I’ve been expecting you, son.

Adam: I’m sure you have.

Victor: So you’ve heard the news?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Victoria just came by to rub my nose in it, as a matter of fact.

Victor: Well, that wasn’t necessary.

Adam: How could you make a decision like this?

Victor: Son, you knew there was a deal on the table and i was considering the offer, right?

Adam: You didn’t even consult with me. You didn’t even tell me a damn thing about it.

Victor: I don’t need your approval, son. Business is business.

Adam: There is no good business reason to make this deal. Do you have another agenda going on? And please, do not tell me “maybe I do and maybe I don’t,” dad, okay? I’m getting really sick of the games.

Victor: Why are you getting so worked up, son? This is a great opportunity for you.

Adam: What are you talking about?

Victor: I guess victoria conveyed to you an important piece of information. The deal is contingent on you staying on as the head of newman media and the recently acquired chanccomm.

Adam: That makes it even worse. It means you negotiated on my behalf without even checking with me.

Victor: Do you realize that the business that you’ve been building up would be stronger, more powerful than it was before? Now, you’d also be running the remains of billy abbott’s dream. How’s that?

Adam: You know, what I want, dad, is I want to be valued enough to be included in decisions that affect my life.

Victor: Son, you stay on as the head of newman media or you quit. But newman media will be sold to newman/locke.

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Adam: So…when and why did your feelings suddenly change towards me? You did a 180, dad. We were partners, and, what, now I’m some sort of lackey?

Victor: That’s not how it is, son.

Adam: Sure seems like you’re losing faith in me. Is this about the nonsense with billy?

Victor: Mistakes were made, alright?

Adam: It’s absurd. Nothing happened. There was no damage done. And now, what, you’re cutting me off at the knees? You’re selling the company out from under me and I got to answer to victoria?

Victor: If I had lost faith in you, would I have stipulated to victoria that you stay in charge of newman media?

Adam: So it’s another mind game. Mm. You know, nick warned me that i should get off the newman merry-go-round. So maybe it is time that I save myself.

Victor: You know, son, there are certain moments in life when you make decisions that impact the rest of your life. So you can stay on as head of newman media, expand your sphere of power and control, or you walk. Choice is yours. But I need an answer soon.

Chance: So now abby and I are sharing custody with devon. You know, last night was the first time he spent the night with him.

Chelsea: Wow. That’s big. And complicated.

Chance: Yeah, it was a family decision. We didn’t involve the court. And, you know, everybody thinks this is what’s best.

Chelsea: Well, I don’t want to insert myself in something that’s none of my business, but I can relate.

Chance: You can?

Chelsea: Johnny, billy and victoria’s son. I’m his biological mother.

Chance: That’s right. I completely forgot about that. I’m so sorry.

Chelsea: Billy and victoria are his parents, legally and in every other way, but I’ll always have affection for him. It’s just at the time, i recognized that he deserved to be with a couple who could give him all the love in the world, and I just wasn’t ready for that back then.

Chance: Yeah, well, our situations are a little different. You know, you stepped aside for the sake of the child, and, in our case, devon couldn’t step aside.

Chelsea: Right. Well, I understand how emotional you must be. It’s hard to watch someone else raise your kid. You know, you miss them and it’s painful. It — it’s a lot, I get it.

Chance: Yeah, abby’s having a hard time.

Chelsea: I bet. But it’s important that you embrace the fact that devon will love dom with his whole heart, you know? Same way victoria loves johnny.

Chance: Yeah, absolutely. That’s part of the reason we made the decision.

Chelsea: It’s still really difficult, though, you know? Even if you make the decision, you can’t just put those feelings away. They’ll always be there. But our situations are different. Earlier you said that devon is like another dad to dom. I was never another mom to johnny.

Chance: What, do you think it’s too complicated for dom? You think we’re doing more harm than we are good?

Chelsea: No, I don’t think so. You’re putting your child first. That’s leading with love. That’s always the right choice.

[ Sighs ] Sometimes the hardest decision is the one that’s most painful for the parent, but best for the child. That’s love.

Ashland: Well, there she is. We were just talking about you.

Victoria: Oh, really? What did you have to say?

Nate: Nothing but good things. Here, take my seat. I was just about to leave.

Victoria: Thanks, nate.

Nate: Mm-hmm. Hey, thanks for the coffee. Next one’s on me.

Ashland: If you take me up on my offer, you can write it off as a business expense.

Victoria: Offer?

Nate: Ashland here was kidding about me leaving the hospital to join newman/locke.

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Ashland: I wasn’t joking. And I do hope you give it serious consideration.

Nate: Appreciate the vote of confidence.

Ashland: Talk soon.

Victoria: Thank you. So what was that about?

Ashland: Don’t tell me you’re not happy about me inviting him into the company.

Victoria: Where did that idea come from?

Ashland: Well, we’ve discussed expanding askmdnow. Who better than nate to lead that effort?

Victoria: Nate’s great. I just wish I would’ve been consulted on this. You know, I’m not in the habit of making big offers on a whim, especially to a friend. Better skin from your body wash?

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Ashland: Bringing nate into the fold of our company seems like a no-brainer to me. And I appreciate your opinion on the matter, but if I see a smart move for newman/locke, I’m going to act on it. I can’t always run to you for permission, just like you haven’t been coming to me with the decisions that you’ve made lately.

Victoria: Well, the last decision that you disagreed on is about to pay off big time.

Ashland: What are you talking about?

Victoria: You said that we shouldn’t buy newman media if keeping adam on board was a part of the deal.

Ashland: Mm, and I stand by that.

Victoria: Well, I don’t think that we have anything to worry about. Because I just came from seeing adam and he’s not happy, and he’s on his way out the door.

Ashland: He said that?

Victoria: He didn’t have to. It was palpable. My father obviously made this decision without consulting him, and now he’s completely off-balance, so I gave him a little taste of what it would be like to work for me.

Ashland: Huh. Well, I wish I could’ve been there to see that.

Victoria: He hated every minute of it. And I can’t see him coming in every single day to experience that dynamic. I think he’ll quit before he ever comes to work for me.

Chelsea: What now? Are you going to complain to adam about the editing of that video?

Sally: Of course not. I have important things to discuss with him. Adam, I need to —

Chelsea: I seriously can’t work with this woman.

Adam: Stop. I have news that’ll make your complaints about each other completely irrelevant.

Chelsea: What are you talking about?

Adam: My father is selling newman media. Excuse me.

Sally: Who’s the buyer?

Adam: Newman/locke.

Chelsea: I just signed a lease for new office space. So what happens to newman fashion?

Adam: I don’t know what it means for any of us, including me. I haven’t decided if I’m staying with the company or not.

Chelsea: I can’t believe victor would do this.

Adam: Actually, this is the most victor thing he could possibly do. Okay? We had a good run, but he is back to his old ways.

Chelsea: You have to fight it. Stand up for yourself. Don’t just roll over.

Adam: I just found out. Can you give me a second to figure out what my next move is?

Chelsea: Did you know about this?

Sally: Me? How could I?

Chelsea: I don’t know, but you don’t seem surprised. In fact, adam doesn’t seem as upset as he should be if this is the bombshell he claims it is.

Sally: I’m flabbergasted. I’m stunned into silence.

Chelsea: Okay. Well, since protecting newman fashion clearly isn’t at the top of your agenda, I will call chloe and tell her the bad news.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, thank you for coming by.

Sharon: Sure. I hope I can help. What’s going on?

Abby: It’s chance. He says that he’s on a healing path, that he’s doing better, but I can tell he’s still struggling, and I suggested that he see a therapist, but he’s being very resistant.

Sharon: I see.

Abby: So I guess I just — i need to know what my next step should be.

Sharon: Well, what makes you think that he needs therapy now? I mean, is he acting depressed or anxious?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, he’s having these nightmares. Sometimes he wakes up screaming, and then he’ll just be up all night. And I found out that he’s been reaching out to the families of the men and women who died in spain.

Sharon: Well, the nightmares are troubling, but contacting people who were affected by the explosion, that’s not inherently unhealthy.

Abby: Well, and then there’s the custody arrangement that we have with devon. He blames himself.

Sharon: Why is that?

Abby: Because he feels like if he were a better dad or even more present, that devon wouldn’t have pushed for shared custody. And now he’s talking about going back to work. He says he needs something to help him feel normal.

Sharon: Wow, that is a lot to process all at once. He must feel overwhelmed.

Abby: Sharon, I just — i need your opinion. Do you think he should be in therapy?

Sharon: I just think chance should be here for this conversation. My foundation doesn’t settle…

Abby: It’s not like I’m going behind chance’s back. I’ve discussed the idea of therapy with him. I just — I thought it would help him get on board with the idea if he knew that you agreed with me.

Sharon: Well, I feel for you, but I just don’t feel comfortable assessing his issues third-hand.

Abby: I understand, but i don’t think he’d come to you on his own.

Sharon: Well, then I suggest you just keep doing what you’re doing. Be supportive, be nurturing, and maybe that’ll encourage him to open up and talk to you.

Abby: I mean, he has been better about sharing his feelings with me.

Sharon: Well, that’s a good sign.

Abby: But, sharon, I really do think he needs professional help.

Sharon: Well, I’d be happy to talk to him directly, or I could make a referral. But we can’t impose our expectations onto him. He needs to decide if he’s ready for therapy. And for the process to be effective, the person has to want to talk things out.

Chance: Rey, hey!

Rey: How are you?

Chance: I’m good, man. Good to see you. Thanks for meeting me.

Rey: Of course.

Chance: Yeah.

Rey: So how are things? I heard that you and abby decided to give devon shared custody.

Chance: Yeah, yeah, we sure did. Yesterday was dominic’s first overnight stay at his place.

Rey: That’s got to be tough for you and abby.

Chance: Yeah, it wasn’t easy, but abby and I feel like this is the best decision. In fact, I’ve had to make a few tough decisions lately, and actually why I wanted to talk to you. I’ve been going back and forth on something.

Rey: Yeah, what’s up?

Chance: Think I’m ready to come back to the force.

Rey: You sure?

Chance: Oh, yeah. I think this is exactly what i need right now.

Rey: But you just recently said that the break was gonna be indefinite, that you needed to spend more time with abby and the baby. What’s changed?

Chance: I just feel like it’s time to go back.

Rey: You sure this doesn’t have anything to do with the custody arrangement?

Chance: You know, it probably does. But I feel like I have to get things back to normal for the sake of my family, and a big part of my normal is working, man.

Rey: I hear you. But what we do involves danger, traumatic events, sometimes life-and-death. Look, if you’re still struggling with what happened in spain, maybe coming back to the job as a cop might do more harm than good.

Chance: I’ve thought about that. And I truly believe that I’m ready to come back. Look, if I can just do some good, if I can just save one life, then maybe I can make up for the ones that I’ve lost.

Sally: You must be furious with victor. I know this seems like a setback, but it’s not complete and total destruction, right?

Adam: Uh, victor doesn’t seem to think so. He tried to appease me by making it a stipulation that I can stay in my position as ceo.

Sally: Well, that sounds like a good thing to me.

Adam: I would be working for my sister.

Sally: Oh.

[ Clears throat ] Well, that wouldn’t be so bad, would it?

Adam: She came by here earlier, gloating.

Sally: Okay, well, that’s mean.

Adam: Yeah, but it wasn’t just petty. She wanted me to know what it would be like working for her.

Sally: You can handle it. I think you should stay here and run newman media your way.

Adam: Mm. I don’t know if that’s even possible. Victoria has been trying to drive a wedge between me and victor for a while now, and looks like it’s finally succeeded.

Sally: Only if you let her. But you’re better than that. I mean, look at everything you’ve accomplished here at newman media. Would you really be willing to walk away from all of this?

Adam: Walking away might be the smartest thing. Why do I want to get tied up in all this family drama again when I could start fresh once and for all? I mean, if I made newman media a success once, I could do it again somewhere else.

Sally: Yes, you can succeed anywhere, but consider the resources that you would have at newman/locke. If you left, you might be scraping together nickels and dimes to create an operation from scratch. But here, the resources are practically infinite. Plus, victoria just bought chanccomm, right? So you would be running your big competitor. I mean, that sounds enticing.

Adam: I would be head of a newly combined media powerhouse.

Sally: I think you should seriously consider it. This is not a demotion. It’s really a promotion. And who knows? Maybe this is victor’s way of giving you more power in the family.

Adam: You clearly have a lot to learn about how my father’s mind works.

Sally: Okay, I get it. I’m an outsider. But maybe that gives me a more objective viewpoint, because from where I stand, your position is just as strong as victoria’S. And she’s never gonna be able to control you, and she knows that. And who knows? Maybe — just maybe — you may be able to find a way to control her. With voltaren arthritis pain gel. Getting ready for a special day? Spice things up at adoreme.Com. With bras and lingerie in sizes up to 4x. Get on-trend bodysuits or lacy babydolls, just because. Valentine’s day special – sets start at just $19.95. That’s 60% off. Go to adoreme.Com now.

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Rey: Chance wants to come back to work.

Sharon: Do you think that’s a good idea?

Rey: I’m worried it’s too soon. He’s hoping it’ll help him get back to his old life. He wants to feel normal again. But I think he’s still carrying around the trauma from what happened in spain. And now he and abby have agreed to share custody of dominic with devon. I think he’s avoiding his feelings rather than dealing with them.

Sharon: I just got a similar sense from abby. She’s strong, but she’s dealing with a lot, and agreeing to share custody is obviously huge for both of them. She’s trying to heal her family, but she’s worried about chance.

Rey: Well, did she say anything about him going back to work?

Sharon: That came up, but i can’t really talk about it because she was seeking my professional advice.

Rey: Yeah.

[ Sighs ] You know, being a cop is tough enough when things are going really good. Takes an emotional and psychological toll. You have to be on top of your game at all times, and I’m just — I’m afraid chance isn’t quite there yet.

Chance: Hello?

Abby: Hey.

Chance: Hi.

Abby: I was just about to call you.

Chance: Yeah, what for?

Abby: Well, I wanted to make sure that you’d be home in time. Louise is on her way back with dominic.

Chance: Oh, come on, i wouldn’t be late for that. I know how important it is to be here.

Abby: Did you talk to rey?

Chance: Yeah, I did. He, uh — he had his concerns. I don’t know, I just still feel like this is exactly what I’m supposed to do. I appreciate you being so supportive.

Abby: Mm.

Louise: Look who’s back.

Abby: Oh, my baby! My sweet boy, come here.

Louise: Oh.

Abby: Hi! Hi, my love. Welcome home.

[ Gasps ] Welcome home. Yes. Well, I guess he has two homes now. How is he?

Louise: Oh, he looks happy, rested. Devon said that he was recently fed and changed, so he’s good.

Chance: Okay, sounds like everything went smoothly, huh?

Abby: Oh, I am just so happy that he’s back home and my little family is back together again. Yes, my love. We missed you.

Adam: So you think that i should stay here and continue to run newman media.

Sally: Absolutely.

Adam: Why?

Sally: I just said, it’s an opportunity.

Adam: Yes, yes, yes, it is a glorious opportunity. You and my dad have established that. But what I want to know is why you are taking that point of view. I mean, what is in that for you? You think I’m gonna protect your job at newman fashion?

Sally: I do not have an ulterior motive. I was just speaking to you as a friend. You asked for my advice, so I —

Adam: I didn’t ask for it. You shared your opinion anyway.

Sally: Okay. Well, I was just thinking that you may be blind to this because you’re so hurt and angered by the move, but there is a scenario where victoria might be distracted by the rest of her vast empire to see the advantage that you have where the media division is concerned. You could turn your role into something much bigger.

Adam: That is an intriguing idea. You’re good at pep talks.

Sally: Thanks. [ Sighs ] So…will you stay?

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Nikki: Oh, there you are.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Nikki: I woke up when it was still dark outside, but you were up already.

Victor: Yeah, I’m just going over the newman/locke offer to buy newman media. And there’s something that we need to settle.

Nikki: Well, you did warn victoria not to low-ball you, and she certainly didn’T.

Victor: No, she didn’t low-ball at all. No, no. But there’s something that gives me a question.

Nikki: Are you worried about how adam will react if you accept it?

Victor: Well, to be frank with you, no matter what I do, one of my children will be unhappy.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Ashland: Hello, my beautiful wife.

Victoria: Oh. [ Chuckles ] You seem to be in a very good mood. I’ll assume it has something to do with the video chat you were having with harrison when I left this morning.

Ashland: Oh, I can’t tell you how it does my heart so good to see my son growing up so healthy and happy. I also had a very productive meeting with riley in marketing. I assigned him with the task of coming up with some branding ideas for our new digital sports media division, and, wow, did he knock it out of the park.

Victoria: You haven’t even discussed that division with me yet.

Ashland: What, you don’t have an issue with me setting this in motion, do you?

Lily: Well, thank you, patricia, for sending this over. ‘Cause organizing the data this way, it makes it much clearer to see where we can maximize our reach in the direction that we’re headed in. So, it’s perfect. Okay, well, thank the rest of the team for me. Bye.

[ Chuckles ] What?

Billy: How am I supposed to get anything done? I mean, I honestly can’t work under these conditions. You are the smartest, sexiest thing I’ve ever seen. And it makes it almost impossible to get anything done.

Lily: Well, I’m sorry.

[ Both laugh ]

Phyllis: Well, my plane gets in at about 11:00. So, should I get a car, or can you and kyle come pick me up? Ahh, I love that! Oh, summer, I can’t wait to see you. Okay, honey. I’ll talk to you later. Bye. Ohh.

Michael: Mm. I guess you’ve made up your mind about milan.

Phyllis: I’m just going to milan to check it out. It’s just an exploratory trip to see what this job has to offer me.

Michael: Mm.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Michael: Well, I’m guessing spending time with summer will greatly influence your decision.

Phyllis: Michael, we both know that I’m old enough to make up my own mind about my life.

Michael: Well, you know where I stand. Your home’s here. Your base is here. Your friends are here.

Phyllis: My friends are here. Right. Really? Here in genoa city? What does genoa city have to offer me anymore? Hey, come here!

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Phyllis: Hey, jack. When did you get back?

Jack: Late last night.

Phyllis: Ah. How was your trip?

Jack: Crazy, a little hectic, all to be expected with what kyle and I were trying to accomplish. But we pulled off a major coup for jabot european division, and — and I’m proud of that.

Phyllis: Ah, that sounds great. Congratulations.

Jack: Am I interrupting something here? I’d love to have a chance to talk.

Michael: Oh, yes. My, yes. You two really should chat. Phyllis has some news she would love to share with you.

Jack: Oh? What news it that?

Phyllis: Um… let’s talk in private. Let’s go upstairs.

Jack: I think that’s a good idea.

Lily: Well, I am very sorry I’m so distracting. I’ll really try to tone it down over here.

Billy: No, no, that is not a good option at all.

Lily: But I want you to be happy in your new position as coo.

Billy: Who said I’m not happy? I am very happy. What I am saying is that it’s not possible for me to be as productive as I should be because you are so devastatingly gorgeous.

Lily: Oh, okay. Well, I mean, what we could do is we could blindfold you.

Billy: Ooh.

Lily: [ Laughs ] No, actually, that would exacerbate the issue. Or, um — oh, I know. You could work in your own office.

Billy: Far too lonely down there.

Lily: Okay, fine. Um, I could read you this very dry report on integrated machining operations, but it might actually bore you to sleep.

Billy: I would assume that you would even make that sound hot and quite possibly put me over the edge.

Lily: Okay, then maybe we’ll save that for when we get home.

Billy: That’s it. There’s no way around this. I am just going to have to accept that you are [Sighs] Undeniably irresistible.

Lily: Well, I guess I’m cursed. Sorry.

Billy: Mmm.

Lily: Okay, but enough of this. We’re getting back to work.

[ Laughs ]

Nikki: I know how hard you’ve worked to make amends with adam. Buying newman media and putting him in charge was a big part of that. So I certainly understand why you would be concerned about his reaction if you should sell the company.

Victor: Well… knowing my son, he won’t react well to this.

Nikki: Well, if you don’t, victoria will be disappointed, but she’ll understand.

Victor: By the way, as coo of her company, why aren’t you pushing me harder to sell?

Nikki: Oh! Darling, I know you well enough to know that nobody sells you anything. You will do what you feel is right for the family, like you always have, and it will be your decision alone.

Victor: You’re right. And I have decided.

Victoria: I agree. It makes sense to get a head start on the branding of our digital sports media properties that we’ll be combining from chanccomm and newman media. I’m just a little surprised that you didn’t mention it to me.

Ashland: “Sportsball” isn’t a, uh, particular interest of yours, and I just wanted to pick up the ball and run with it, so to speak. And, frankly, I’m just glad that I have enough energy to pitch in and take something off of your plate.

Victoria: You know, if this deal does go through, technically sports media will fall under adam’s purview.

Ashland: If the deal goes through, adam will be working for us.

Victoria: In the beginning, i think it best that anything directed at him comes through me.

Ashland: And why would you say that?

Victoria: Because I know my brother. I know that he’s a manipulative schemer, and I don’t want him thinking that he can play us against one another.

Ashland: Well, I’m still on the board of directors at newman media, so adam is used to getting input from me. Not that I want to undercut your authority in any way, but it sounds as if I’ll be having less influence in the company once we own it again.

Victoria: That’s not what- I mean. What I’m saying is… we’re a team. We just — we need to present a united front at all times, especially where adam is concerned.

Ashland: So you don’t have a problem with me encroaching on your turf.

Victoria: Oh, come on. You know me better than that. I love seeing you this energized about work again. I really do. It reminds me of when we first met and I was making an offer for your company and you flirted with me.

Ashland: I did no such thing.

Victoria: You asked me to dinner.

Ashland: To close the deal, that’s all. And what difference does it make because you shot me down anyway?

Victoria: Yes. As I should. We hardly knew each other. But if you were to flirt with me now, you might get a different reaction.

Ashland: Is that so?

Victoria: Why don’t you try it and see? (Girl) hey guys, family hike starts… now!

Nick: You look like hell.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I, uh, so enjoy the warm, brotherly observations.

Nick: Alright, what do you got? What’s going on?

Adam: Just work stuff. It’s nothing worth talking about. What about you? How are the kids?

Nick: Everybody’s good. Just hooking up with noah. We’re gonna go over some new hope stuff. You did hear about that, right?

Adam: Yeah. Yeah, noah was kind enough to come by and explain. It’s great. Get to work with your son. He’s obviously jazzed about that, too. Thankfully, you’ve managed to not alienate him like dad has done with you sometimes.

Nick: Dad’s gonna be fine. I mean, he’s got you and vick working in the family businesses. He certainly doesn’t need me.

Adam: Mm. Our father doesn’t need anyone else, either. He goes out of his way to make that abundantly clear. But me and victoria — we keep jumping through hoops to try to win the old man’s approval. But at this point, I don’t even know why. But…too late to jump off the merry-go-round now, right?

Nick: No, it’s not, adam. If you want, you just jump off. Or you stick with it. Whatever. But don’t act like it’s not your choice. Good luck.

Ashland: That was a pleasant addition to the workday. I guess I didn’t realize what a vixen I had married.

Victoria: Come on. Don’t tell me you’re having regrets, are you?

Ashland: No, on the contrary. I’m delighted. I can’t wait to see what you’re gonna come up with next.

Victoria: Well, you’ll just have to because waiting

[Smooches] Is half the fun.

[ Both laugh ] Ooh. And while we were occupied, my father left me a text. He wants to meet and discuss the offer.

Ashland: Great. Let’s go.

Victoria: No, actually, i think I should handle this on my own. You understand, don’t you?

Ashland: Uh, didn’t you just get finished saying that we were a team?

Victoria: Yes, of course. But I know my father. You know, he tends to let his guard down around me.

Ashland: I see what you’re really up to. You want to take advantage of your father’s soft spot for his pride and joy.

Victoria: Would that be so wrong?

Ashland: [ Laughs ] Well, it’s shameless, but, uh, also highly effective. I guess I’ll just wait here for you.

Victoria: Okay. Wish me luck.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Phyllis: Well, I’m glad that your trip to milan was successful. Um…you know, I tried to get in touch with you, uh, when you were there. Did you get my — my texts or my messages?

Jack: Yeah, I did. I appreciated those.

Phyllis: Oh, great. You didn’t respond. Um…

Jack: Look —

Phyllis: Let’s — let’s just address what’s going on.

Jack: There were several times on this trip where i thought of reaching out to you, but I didn’t want to put you on the spot over the phone. I thought we should have this conversation in person.

Phyllis: Okay. Well, I — I know I hurt you when I didn’t come to your house for christmas eve.

Jack: Yeah, that was — that was a mistake. I didn’t mean to make you feel pressured.

Phyllis: I just kept telling myself that I just didn’t want to go through all of that with your family. You know what I mean. I’d be sitting there, and they would be asking, “why are you here? What’s going on between you and my brother?” And ashley’s accusing eye and the oh-so-protective traci.

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Phyllis: Um, hey, listen, i just — I can’t help the way i feel. I’M…scared of everything that’s happening. And I think that that’s why i can’t take the next step with you. I…respect you so much, and I’ve let you down so many times. And I’ve hurt you. And our friendship means everything to me.

Jack: I think I told you more than once you could take all the time you needed. We would still have a friendship.

Phyllis: I didn’t think you were being honest with me. And instead of letting that ignite my fears, it just paralyzed me. And then you didn’t respond to any of my messages, so I sort of came up with my own reasons why you left and… hey, I just don’t want to let you down. That’s it.

Jack: I really was called out of town on a business issue that required my going to new york and then paris and then milan.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, I know that now. But I didn’t know it before, so… and then when summer called and offered me the job at marchetti, I thought, “great.” You know, there’s nothing for me —

Jack: Well, w-wait. What are you saying? You’re moving to milan?

Tessa: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: Wow. I have to say I am very overwhelmed.

Tessa: Yeah. I knew adoption could be complicated, but who knew how deep it could get?

Mariah: I mean, all of the information and the options and the decisions to be made.

Tessa: Well, maybe we should grab some coffee, compare our notes, just to give it some perspective.

Mariah: Yeah. I mean, usually I’d be loyal to crimson lights coffee, but i wanted to keep the prying eyes of my family from looking over our shoulder.

Tessa: You know we could run into them here, too.

Mariah: Yes. That’s true. But at least it’s a little less likely here. I’m gonna go wash my hands. If the waiter comes, just my usual.

Tessa: I don’t want to leave you like this. Are you sure you’re gonna be okay?

Noah: Why wouldn’t I be okay? When you love someone, you — you want them to be happy. And I love my sister, so, yeah, I’m fine.

Nick: Cost burden is when your rent or mortgage plus utilities equals up to 30% of the household income. Severe cost burden is when those expenses equal up to about 50% of the household income. Yo! Am I boring you?

Noah: No. No. Sorry. Sorry. I went out last night. Coffee hasn’t kicked in yet.

Nick: Yeah, your mom said you went out with some friends.

Noah: Yeah. It, uh, wasn’t my brightest idea, but I’m fine now. So, you were saying something about severe cost burden.

Billy: Oh, hey. Adam. It’s good to see you.

Adam: Wish I could say the same. Hey, do me a favor. Take it down a notch.

Billy: No can do, man. It’s the first month of the year. The future’s already looking bright. My kids are loving their school, lily is crushing it at chancellor, and I get to help her succeed.

Adam: And you’re satisfied with that?

Billy: Hell, yeah, I’m satisfied with that. Why wouldn’t I be? It’s a perfect fit for me. To be honest, I shouldn’t have played so hard to get for so long, but I think it worked out in my favor. She’s happy to have me there now.

Adam: Good for you.

Billy: Come on. It’s not so hard to be happy for me. You’re gonna be fine. You got a good kid. You’re living rent-free at the ranch, where officer rey and daddy can keep an eye on you. And you got a very prestigious job working for your daddy’s company, at least for now.

Adam: What are you getting at, billy?

Billy: Rumor has it victoria’s getting her hands on newman media. And you know your sister. She is your father’s daughter. She knows how to get what she wants.

Victor: Well, now, hello, my darling.

Victoria: Hello, dad. I’m so glad to see you. I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your text right away, but i stepped away from my phone. I’m very much looking forward to hearing what you think about my offer.

Victor: [ Sighs ] You did a lot of very good research, which I expected you to do. It’s a well-structured deal.

Victoria: Well, I’m very grateful that you’re pleased, but appreciating my offer and accepting it are not necessarily the same thing.

Victor: Mm-hmm. You’ll be happy to know that i am considering moving forward with the deal, except we have to clear one thing.

Victoria: I assume that this has to do with adam and what his role would be in the company.

Victor: When newman/locke takes over newman media, adam will continue as ceo of the company. And when newman/locke and newman media have merged, adam will take over chanccomm, as well. I thought you and I had made that clear, but I don’t see his name anywhere in the deal memo.

Victoria: Well, that’s because we weren’t sure about where things stood between the two of you. As far as we knew, you hadn’t even mentioned the possible sale to adam.

Victor: Ah, well, you let me deal with that, okay? Now, do you agree to my terms?

Victoria: Is there anything you’d like to add?

Victor: Yeah. Your father will continue in his advisory role to adam… as I’ve done with you.

Nikki: I assume victoria will need to take some time to consider what you’re asking.

Victoria: That’s not necessary. We have a deal.

Victor: Really? Well, my darling, come here. Now let’s shake on it. Did you know that even after you

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Nick: Next week, I’m bringing a few big projects in front of the county review board. Now, you’re gonna be there, but just observing, but I want you very comfortable with the process. We’re gonna be teaming up with the city council to tap into the affordable housing fund.

Noah: Hmm. That’s not gonna be enough to build on the scale you’re looking for.

Nick: That’s right. So we’re working with developers to combine local investments along with low income housing tax credits.

Noah: Okay. So, the apartments will be priced at 60% or less than the median income of the community?

Nick: That’s right.

Noah: Huh. What about the project turning the downtown hotel into affordable apartments? How does that process differ?

Nick: You know what? Let’s tackle that some other time. I’ve hit you with a lot of stuff today.

Noah: No, I’m good to keep going. This stuff’s fascinating. I can’t wait to see the apartments filled with tenants.

Nick: I don’t want to burn you out, son. I mean, you just got started. You are, uh — you know, you’re just a man. You’re not a machine.

Noah: Sometimes I think i operate better in machine mode. I was a little too human last night, and that was a big mistake.

Nick: How so?

Noah: I don’t really want to get into it. Suffice it to say that no one was hurt. It just wasn’t pretty. Enough said?

Nick: Yep.

Tessa: For some reason, i thought having all of our options laid out there would help narrow it down, but it sure didn’t work out that way.

Mariah: Yeah, it had exactly the opposite effect. I mean, I went there with images of babies on the brain. And don’t get me wrong. I would love a precious snuggling newborn in my arms to raise and nurture, but then seeing the photos and hearing the stories of the older kids going to their forever homes…

Tessa: I know. That affected me, too.

Mariah: And the thing is, we didn’t even need any of those stories. I mean, we already know my sister’s history. Cassie came to genoa city to be reunited with her birth mom and then found a whole new family. Nick adopted her, and the newmans accepted her like their own.

Tessa: Yeah, and we also have devon as an example. I mean, he was a teen when he got adopted into the winters family, and now you can’t picture them without him.

Mariah: So we’re agreed. Older kids are not off the table.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: But neither are babies.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: And everything in between, I guess.

Tessa: [ Sighs ] We’re gonna need a bigger table.

Mariah: Oh, my gosh, we are no closer to making a decision than when we started talking about all of this.

Tessa: Hey, don’t worry. Before you know it, we’re gonna find the right little person to love, that little boy, girl, or set of triplets.

Mariah: Okay, bite your tongue. You’re going too far.

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: Well, whoever she or they are will bring us so much joy, and we’re gonna build them a loving, stable home.

Mariah: I love the idea of that. I mean, just imagine — grandma sharon.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Grandpa nick,& auntie faith, uncle noah. What? Doesn’t that sound cool?

Tessa: Oh, yeah, it’s gonna be adorable.

Jack: I can think of a million different reasons why you would stay in genoa city and not move to milan.

Phyllis: Oh, well, i disagree. There’s nothing for me here. I mean, nick and I are over.

Jack: Yeah, and obviously you’ve decided to walk away from any potential between us.

Phyllis: The dynamic between us is very confusing to me. Quite honestly, it scares me. I don’t — I don’t know what we really want from each other in a relationship. We keep on missing the mark.

Jack: Yeah, I guess it’s hard to argue that. Well, uh, as exciting as it would be to be near summer and work with her, I — I get that. If that’s where your life is leading you, then you should follow your instincts. It isn’t like we’re not gonna see each other. I mean, as long as summer and kyle and my grandson are there, our paths will cross. When would you be going?

Phyllis: Um, a couple days. I’m just gonna go check it out to see if it’s even feasible.

Jack: Wow. Well, whatever it is, I’m sure you’ll make it work. I do have one request before you go.

Ashland: Well, I wasn’t expecting you back so soon. I hope that’s not a bad sign.

Victoria: No. Quite the opposite. Dad loved our offer.

Ashland: My goodness, you are brilliant, and I love you. Congratulations. You come sit right down and tell me everything, all the back-and-forth.

Victoria: Alright, well, i would be very happy to, although I’m not sure there’s much to tell. So, dad started in piling on the praises, which had me worried at first because I thought he was looking for a way to let me down easy. But then he indicated his willingness to accept the offer. And then he brought up adam, as we knew he would.

Ashland: And what was his position on that?

Victoria: It is still a deal breaker. We agree to keep adam on or dad takes his marbles and he goes home. But I was prepared for that, and I agreed right on the spot. And that’s it.

Ashland: So no sudden curve balls?

Victoria: No. No, no big problems.

Ashland: Well, just know that there’s plenty of time for that. And take my advice — it’s better not to schedule the next meeting at the ranch. It’s not a great idea to give victor the home-court advantage.

Victoria: I’m not sure I know what you mean. I’m not anticipating any more negotiations. We made the deal. It’s done.

Ashland: You finalized the deal without even discussing it with me? Plaque psoriasis, the burning, itching.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, what is your request?

Jack: Well, now that we’ve, uh, cleared the air, I thought maybe we could have some dinner together. I just — I want to make sure that there’s no underlying tension, no residual anger or upset over us “missing the mark,” as you put it.

Phyllis: Listen, I’d love to have dinner with you. Um, I’m leaving in a couple days, so I don’t — I don’t think it’s possible. But when I get back, definitely. Um, I won’t be long.

Jack: I’ll be honest — I’m disappointed you can’t make time for me sooner, but I’ll look forward to that.

Phyllis: Me too.

Jack: So, what is this job?

Phyllis: Oh. It’s a great job. It’s, um — it’s in marketing. And, uh, it’s — it’s very high-level, completely in my skill set.

Jack: Yeah, well, whatever the details are, I’m — I’m sure you’ll shine.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jack: What about the hotel?

Phyllis: Well, I’ll find someone to run it. Or I’ll sell it. If somebody else runs it, i mean, I — I’ll still have it, and that would be my one connection to genoa city.

Jack: Well, I hope there’s more than one.

Phyllis: Every single family member of mine has left this town. What does that say about me?

Jack: I’m not gonna let you go down that road. You have bright, interesting, vibrant children who are living wonderful lives. I think that says wonderful things about you.

Phyllis: Thank you. You always know the right thing to say to me.

Jack: That’s because nobody knows you better, red.

Nick: Hey, did you follow up with the landscape architect about the idea of expanding the urban green space?

Noah: We’ve been playing a little bit of phone tag, but I’m excited to talk to her.

Nick: Ah, cool. I’m excited about it, too. Let’s talk later.

Noah: Yep.

Nick: I’m proud of you.

Noah: [ Sighs ] Hey, tess? You, uh — you got a minute? Hey.

Tessa: Hi.

Noah: Um…I just — I’d like to apologize about last night.

Tessa: No, you really don’t have to —

Noah: No, I think it’s pretty obvious that I do. I mean, look how uncomfortable you are with me now. That’s the last thing that i wanted.

Victoria: I’m surprised that you think there’s a need to go over the deal again.

Ashland: Well, it was one thing not to be invited to the meeting. I didn’t love it, but i understood the rationale. However, I assumed I would have the chance at least to weigh in before you closed the deal.

Victoria: But you did. You — you more than weighed in.& We drafted the offer together with our legal team. Dad didn’t add any changes, aside from the stipulation about adam, which you and I had discussed at length. So, what — what exactly would you amend?

Ashland: Well, we both know that bringing adam in is a risk. And we can’t rely on a hope and a prayer that he’s going to behave himself. If I had been given the chance, I would at least have recommended that we put some stipulations to keep him in line.

Victoria: Do you really think that’s needed?

Ashland: Well, definitely. I think that we need to make it unmistakably clear what are the limits to adam’s authority.

Victoria: You have a point, but in my opinion, it would have antagonized my father so much so that he would have called off the whole deal.

Ashland: No, sweetheart, that’s the whole point of negotiations. You get to press somebody to find out where their red lines are, you know, what their real goals are. What if victor’s plan is to pit you against adam, huh, like you’re a couple of gladiators entering an arena for his entertainment?

Victoria: Hold on a second. I’m not sure that’s where this is headed. But even if it were, you and i can handle adam on our own after we ensure that the sale goes through.

Ashland: You know, you might be putting yourself in a rather untenable situation here.

Victoria: It’s funny. A minute ago, you said I was brilliant.

Ashland: Well, that was before I realized you closed the deal. Sweetheart, I am just trying to protect you.

Nikki: Well, hello! I didn’t expect to see you two here. I thought you were out celebrating.

Victoria: Uh, well, ashland actually thinks we should have added something more specific to the contract where adam is concerned, just as a precautionary measure, of course.

Nikki: Would you like me to tell your father you need more time to discuss it?

Ashland: I’ll leave that up to you.

Victoria: No. I gave my father my word. And I’m not worried about adam. I can handle him. Now, if you’ll excuse me… life’s been hard enough.

Noah: I think it’s pretty obvious that I had too much to drink last night and maybe said a little bit too much, as well. I just really hope this doesn’t change anything between us, the three of us.

Tessa: Oh, no, of course not.

Noah: I hope you sincerely know how happy I am for you guys. It’s obvious how much you and mariah love each other. So I will never put you on the spot like that ever again. I promise.

Tessa: Look, we’ve been in each other’s orbit a lot lately. If it would help, I can give you some space.

Noah: I think it would be best if we just don’t make a big deal about it. Now, can we do that, just forget about it and move on?

Tessa: Okay. But I would hope that you would —

Noah: Hey. We’re good, okay? I’ll see you later.

Tessa: Okay. Bye.

Jack: Well, let me know when you’re back, and we’ll, uh, plan our dinner date.

Phyllis: You will be the first person I call. Yes?

Michael: You okay?

Phyllis: I’m fine. After talking to jack, I’m more confused about my feelings. I mean, the whole time I was telling him that I was leaving, I was hoping that he’d stop me.

Michael: But he didn’T.

Phyllis: No, he didn’T. Ah, it’s too late. I’m leaving.

Lily: You know, the way patricia’s team organized the numbers in this document, i think we have more wiggle room on this project.

Billy: Okay. Do you want to move some of the budget over to this edwards project?

Lily: Well, I mean, I think we could, but I think we should have some more research done just to make sure it’s fiscally responsible.

Billy: Okay. Sounds good. And last but not least, what do you want to do about this?

Lily: Uh, I think we should table this for now, just until we have some more information.

Billy: I think the information that we do have shows that that is a good opportunity, and if we don’t jump on it, our competitors will.

Lily: Yeah, I guess that’s a good point. Um, okay, yeah. Let’s, uh — let’s go for it then. See? I knew we could do this together.

Billy: Let me be very clear. You would be kicking ass in this position on this job with or without me, but I am very grateful that I’m on this adventure with you.

Lily: You sure? No regrets?

Billy: Not a one. I mean, what would I be doing? Chasing adam around, trying to get revenge? He’s gonna self-destruct at any point, probably sooner than later.

Lily: I know. You’re probably right — ’cause if he does end up working for victoria, those two are far from simpatico and definitely on a collision course.

Billy: I would say that’s an understatement. Adam is gonna lose his mind.

Adam: Look, here’s the thing. We will get more bang for our buck if we run ads with them. That is clearly the way to go.

[ Cellphone ringing ] So, um…does that make sense? Uh, I need to get back to you, okay? We will, uh, pick this up later. Alright.

[ Sighs ] To what do I owe this visit?

Victoria: I thought it was time for me to come and see what I’m getting for my money. Oh. Well, don’t tell me that I’m the first to break the news. Dad accepted newman/locke’s offer to buy newman media. It’s a done deal.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Ashland: You’re a brilliant doctor, but you need a new mountain to climb, and I think i have the perfect challenge for you.

Lauren: I’m still curious as to exactly what victor has you doing because this feels far more cloak and dagger than your typical legal maneuvering.

Victoria: I hope that you’re looking forward to working with me as much as I’m looking forward to being your boss.

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Sharon: Oh, hey, Tessa, I was just thinking about you.

Tessa: Oh, really?

Sharon: Well, Rey and I were just talking about when you and Mariah adopt, and it got me thinking about where you’re at in the process. I mean, I know that adoption can be very complicated and challenging, but I’m always here to cheer you on if you need me.  Just wondering if there’s anything concrete I can do to help.

Tessa: Uh, I mean, not at the moment. We’re going to a seminar tomorrow to talk about all our different options. Domestic adoption, international, private, open versus closed, foster-to-adopt.

Sharon: Wow.  Sounds like you have a lot of decisions to make.

Tessa: But thank goodness that we joined this online support group.  People discuss their experiences, the good, the bad, the…

Sharon: Wow, that’s a great idea.  You know, to join a community of people who are willing to share, it creates a safe space for you to ask questions so you can get tips on how best to… Um, Tessa?

Tessa: Oh, Oh! I am so sorry. I did not mean to space out like that.

Sharon: You do seem a little distracted.  Is everything okay?

Tessa: Ugh. Word’s gonna get out.  Mariah got some news that hit her pretty hard. Yeah, Abby and Chance decided to let Devon have shared custody of Dominic. Which, look, I know that Mariah would’ve never tried to get custody, but still.

Sharon: That had to be really hard for her to hear.

[Door opens]

Sharon: Oh, Mariah, Tessa and I were just, uh —

Tessa: Oh, there you are.

Mariah: Can we talk, alone?

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Devon: You like that? You like that, huh? [Chuckles] You having a good time, buddy?  It’s your first official stay, and we’re all very, very happy for you to be here. Amanda and your Uncle Moses…

Amanda: Mm-hmm. And Daddy.

Devon: Didn’t really mean to say that in front of Abby and Chance.

Amanda: I know.

Devon: It’s just the most natural feeling in the world, having my son here with me, you know? Oh, buddy.

Amanda: I love seeing you hear like this.  Filled with so much joy.

Devon: I can’t believe it’s actually happening. [Chuckles]

Amanda: I know, me neither. But I can’t be happier for you.

Devon: Well, we’re pretty happy, too, aren’t we, buddy? Hmm?

Amanda: I know how much tonight means to you, and, uh, I want you to know that I really appreciate being a part of it.

Devon: Well, I can’t thank you enough for making this first visit happen and for everything going so smoothly.

Amanda: Well, I think we need to thank Abby and Chance. Yeah, they gave us everything that we needed, everything that he’s used to, down to his favorite strained peaches.

[Both laugh]

Amanda: And laying out his whole routine in writing. Um, speaking of which, I hate be the bearer of bad news, but, according to the schedule, it is this little guy’s bed time.

Devon: Is that right?

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: You hear that? I don’t think he’s ready.

Amanda: [Chuckles]

Devon: Before we tuck you in, though, we have one very important step to add to the schedule.

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Abby: [Sighs] I know. I know I am driving you crazy. I’m driving me crazy. I am so used to my whole day being structured around Dominic, and now that I have a free evening —

Chance: You don’t know what to do with yourself. Yeah, I get it.

Abby: I guess I could go down to Society, try to get some work done, but I think it’s too late to get anything accomplished, and my mom and Uncle Jack are still out of town, which reminds me, we really need to fill everyone in now that this whole thing is official. I mean, what if someone sees Devon with our son?  I mean, they might have some questions.

Chance: [Sighs]

Abby: I’m sorry. I know, I know I’m rambling.

Chance: Hey. Hey. Look, I understand this is all happening way sooner than you expected, but I promise you, it’s gonna get easier as we go. Okay? And you get to formulate his schedule. And you’ll get to plan everything, just like you like. I know that’s your comfort zone.

Abby: Yeah.

[Cellphone rings]

Nope, nope, nope, nope. I cannot deal with anyone right now. No.

Chance: [Laughs] I don’t think you’re gonna miss this one.

Devon: Dominic, look who it is. Say hi to Mommy.

Abby: Oh. [Chuckles]

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Abby: Hi, baby, hi.

Chance: Hey.

Abby: You about to go to bed?

Devon: Yeah, we are. That’s why we called to say good night to you guys.

Abby: How’s he settling in?

Devon: Oh, he’s doing great. Just great.

Abby: Is he eating okay? Any problems with his colic?

Devon: No, no trouble at all. He’s — he’s — he ate. He’s been just perfect.

Chance: Well, we are glad to hear that.

Devon: Oh, it’s ’cause of you, Abby, everything you gave us, the list that you made.

Dominic: [Coos]

Devon: See?

Dominic: [Coos]

Devon: That’s right. According to your schedule, now I think I need to be putting him down to bed. Right?

Chance: Well, thank you for calling so we could say good night.

Devon: Oh, of course, man. Absolutely.

Abby: Okay, Dominic. Um…Be good for Devon. We love you. We’ll see you in the morning.

Chance: We love you, buddy. Sweet dreams.

Abby: Sleep and dream, the happily day. The bright, bright moon will guide your way. Good night, my angel.

Devon: Alright, good night, guys.

Abby: Bye.

Chance: Bye.

Devon: [Chuckles]

Abby: [Sighs]

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Tessa: Well, I know that we said that we would discuss wedding plans tonight, but if you’re not up to it —

Mariah: I went for a walk for a little bit. I did some thinking, so just close your eyes.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Alright, keep them closed.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Keep them closed. Alright, this way. Here we go.

Tessa: Oh, dear.

Mariah: Oh, god. Oh, god.

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Keep going, keep going. Come on, right through there. Right through there.

Tessa: [Laughs]

Mariah: You’re doing great. Do you remember our first date?

Tessa: Yeah, of course. The movie at the Athletic Club.

Mariah: Right. Open your eyes.

Tessa: Oh. A movie under the stars.

Mariah: I am glad that you got that. I’m no astronomer, so these lights were the best that I could do to recreate the evening.

Tessa: They’re perfect.

Mariah: That was the first time that we told each other how we really felt.  My heart was racing. I was so scared and I didn’t know if you felt the same way.

Tessa: It was like that for me, too.

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Well, I knew that it could possibly change my life forever — in the best possible way. Then there was that night where we needed to just get away for a little bit, and we drove out of the city.

Tessa: Yeah.

Mariah: Yeah, we found this amazing little field and we just laid there.

Tessa: Hmm, I’m sensing a theme.

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Yeah. And we were there for hours and hours, just looking up at the stars, trying to remember the names of the constellations. And then making up stories to go along with them.

Tessa: Oh, my gosh, those were so hilarious.

Mariah, I imagined you up there with a winged helmet and a breastplate, kind of like a Valkyrie.

Tessa: And there you were on a massive bike, like a Hell’s Angel, chasing off a cult leader into the ends of the universe.

Mariah: Exactly. Stories about overcoming everything that life threw at us.  Not letting people get us down, not backing down. And it became our story, written in the stars. So that’s what I thought about while I was walking. About how you’re ready to embark on this journey with me, no matter how hard it might be. The love of my life.

Tessa: Oh, Mariah. [Chuckles]

Mariah: Before you put the ring on your finger, there is something that I have been dying to ask for so long. Bear with me.

Tessa: [Chuckles]

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Tessa Porter, will you marry me?

Tessa: Yes!

Mariah: Yeah?

Tessa: Yes, love of my life. Yes, of course!

[Both laugh]

Mariah: Okay, put it on. Put it on.

[Both laugh]

Tessa: Oh, my gosh!

Mariah: Oh!

Tessa: Oh, I love you.

Mariah: I love you, too.

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[ Both laugh ]

Sharon: Oh, my gosh, you two, what a sweet, romantic proposal!

Tessa: Aww.

Sharon: It was so beautiful.

Mariah: Oh, thanks, Mom.

Sharon: Yeah, I couldn’t tear my eyes away. Sorry I was peeking, but when I saw all the twinkling lights.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: It’s cool, I’m used to having an audience.

Sharon: Well, let me see! Let me see the ring. [ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh, that’s beautiful.

Tessa: Oh, it is, right? It’s really me.

Sharon: Well, now we seriously need to start talking about wedding plans.

Mariah: Well, Tessa and I were talking earlier, and we didn’t come up with any conclusions.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Hey, Noah! Noah, don’t go, come on!

Tessa: Hi.

Noah: I don’t want to intrude.

Mariah: No, no, your timing couldn’t be more perfect. Yeah, come on in here. We’re gonna go into full party-planning mode, so come on.

Noah: Okay.

Sharon: My oldest daughter is getting married! I’m so excited.

Mariah: Really? Wow, I mean, I don’t think any of us could tell.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] Alright, first things first, can I throw you two an engagement party?

Tessa: You know, that’s so sweet of you, Sharon, but…

Mariah: But I think that seems traditional.

Sharon: Okay, so in other words…

Tessa: Not really us.

Mariah: And plus, it always seems like those parties are an excuse to just get more gifts.

Sharon: Well, we can write “no gifts” on the invitation. To me, this is more of a family milestone. It’s a reason to celebrate and have fun, and, if you want, to play games.

Mariah: No, no, yeah, I don’t think that’s — that’s really the vibe that we’re — we’re going for.

Sharon: Fine by me. So what about some toasts? You two can tell everyone about your proposal.

Noah: Proposals. Plural, which makes for a pretty cool story.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Noah: That’s very you, very “Teriah.”

Mariah: Ah.

Sharon: Teriah?

Noah: Yeah, it’s what Tessa’s fans call her and Mariah online.

Sharon: Love it. So cute.

Noah: I came across it when I was doing some research for the album cover.

Mariah: That makes sense.

Sharon: What about a theme? Do you two want a theme?

Mariah: Okay, Mom, Mom, I love you and I love your excitement, but all of these things that you guys are throwing out, it just — it doesn’t really seem like us.

Tessa: Yep.

Noah: I think I got it, you know, the perfect way to celebrate your engagement.

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Devon: Oh, buddy, I don’t have any more tricks, man. What do you —

Amanda: He still can’t sleep?

Devon: No. He still can’t. If this singing teddy bear can’t do the trick, I don’t know what will.

Amanda: I know I saw him yawn when you were on the phone with Abby and Chance.

Devon: Yeah, no, he’s definitely tired. He just — he can’t get over the hump. He keeps nodding off and waking himself up, and…he’s just not settling in yet. Only thing I can think of is maybe he’s picked up on the tension between us all when we got him from Abby and Chance’s, but…

Amanda: Or maybe you are just overthinking things and he’s just doing what babies do.

Devon: Yeah, maybe. Be a lot easier if you could tell us what’s going on, man. Just got to get acclimated, that’s all, just like the rest of us, right? It’s okay. It’s okay, I’m right here.

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Chance: Well, that made me feel a lot better, seeing Dominic all safe and cozy over there. You felt that, too, yeah?

Abby: Yeah. I did. I mean, I wouldn’t be able to share custody with Devon if I didn’t think that he was capable, but it’s just — it’s such a strange feeling, not having Dom to plan my evening around. I mean, typically, I’m on red alert, you know? I’m listening to the monitor, waiting to hear him cry. You know, I have to feed him and bathe him, get him ready for bed and kiss his little forehead good night. And now…well, I guess I just have to get used to it. Days and nights without my son. I guess this is just our new normal.

Chance: Hey, let me prove to you that this doesn’t have to be just some weekly ordeal that we — that we get through, alright? It can be something special. I’ll prove it to you.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

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Mariah: So what is this great idea? Spill.

Noah: Well, instead of a traditional engagement party, why don’t we have a listening party for Tessa’s new album?

Tessa: No.

Noah: Why not?

Tessa: Because then it’ll be about me and not us as a couple.

Sharon: She does have a point.

Noah: Tess, every track on that album is about love — your love for Mariah. I mean, even the photo I used for the cover, you said you were thinking about her when I took it. That’s why it came out so perfect, ’cause you were filled with such genuine emotion.

Tessa: That is true. I mean, falling in love with you and growing in our relationship, it helped me find my voice. The album is basically just one long love poem.

Mariah: Well, then I think my brother is onto something.

Sharon: Now that I’ve heard more, I agree.

Mariah: And there is a built-in theme.

Noah: See, it’s not about putting you in the spotlight. It’s about both of you and your love, and it should be expressed in the most authentic and beautiful way there is.

Mariah: Now, that is an engagement party that I can get behind.

Tessa: Me, too. I love it.

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Chance: I know you had to carry so much on your own while I was away. But now I want you to just brush off all that weight and all that worry. Brush it off these beautiful little shoulders of yours. I want that to remind you that you’re not alone. And whatever you’re going through, doesn’t matter how tough it is, I want us to keep our connection. Okay?

Abby: [ Sighs ] I needed this. I need you.

Chance: Well, I’m right here. I’m all yours. I’m not just talking, Abby. I want to make some time for us like this as often as I can. I want to show you how much you mean to me.

Abby: Yeah, I like the sound of that. [ Sighs ] I’ve been so stressed and on alert. Thank you…for reminding me to slow down. You know, this gives me hope that we can not only survive but thrive as a couple and a family.

Chance: You better believe it. Gah. I’ll tell you, every single time I think about how hard you fought to hold us together, I mean, it just amazes again and again. Abby, you have so much strength and you have so much heart. It’s because of you, my loving, tenacious, beautiful wife, that I’m here, back in Genoa City, alive and well. I promise you I’m gonna be the man you need me to be. Okay? I will be the father and the husband that I’m supposed to be.

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Devon: I can watch him sleep all day.

Amanda: He really is the luckiest baby alive. He has so many people in his corner, just loving and protecting him.

Devon: Yeah. It’s always gonna be really important to me that he grows up in a happy and stable environment.

Amanda: Should we try and get some sleep now that we can?

Devon: Maybe.

[ Knock on door ]

Devon: No. No, no, no.

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Lily: Hi, I hope it’s not too late. I just really wanted to see Dom.

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Lily: Sorry, was that me? [ Chuckles ] Sorry.

Devon: It’s okay.

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Mariah: That is a great concept, Noah. Thank you for helping us brainstorm. And you probably saved us from some “pin the bridal bouquets on the donkey” games.

Sharon: Hey, that’s a really fun game.

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Well, if you have any other artistic ideas, we’d be appreciative, because we have got a whole wedding to plan, and I’m only so creative.

Noah: Uh, some other time, maybe. I actually got to take off.

Mariah: Where are you headed?

Noah: I’m getting some drinks with friends, so I’m sure you guys can take it from here.

Mariah: Alright, you’re excused.

Tessa: Thank you again, Noah. It was such a good idea.

Noah: Just had a look at what’s right in front of me. Anyways, I’ll see you guys later.

Mariah: Yeah. Oh, and if there’s anything else you think of, just let us know, okay?

Sharon: Bye, Noah.

Noah: Bye, Mom.

Sharon: Well, now we get to plan two events.

Mariah: Okay, before you get revved up about this again, please don’t go overboard with this engagement, please.

Tessa: Yeah, I mean, Mariah’s right. I mean, you know, no matter what kind of wedding we have, I do know that it won’t be at the palazzo in Italy.

Mariah: Although a spaghetti dinner sounds so good right now.

Tessa: Oh, gosh, spaghetti with, like, garlic and olive oil and maybe a Caesar salad.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Wait, did I forget to feed you?

Tessa: Well, you haven’t eaten yet either, have you? Why don’t I get us something from Society? And instead of spaghetti, maybe some ropa vieja.

Mariah: Oh, yes, yes, that sounds good.

Tessa: Okay. Oh, okay. Alright, well, I will see you soon.

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: Okay. I love you.

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Lily: Hi. I’m your Auntie Lily. I’m sorry I woke you up. I didn’t know you were all snuggly in your little bed.

Devon: He was.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I just came to talk to your… what do I call you, Dad? Pops?

Devon: You can take it easy on that. No, it’s… I do wish that Dominic would’ve been able to meet his Grandpa Neil, now that he legally has the Winters name.

Lily: Yeah. Well, I’m sure Mom and Dad are looking down at us, smiling.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: [ Gasps ] Look. Looks like they worked some of their angel magic. [ Chuckles ]

Devon: He’s dozing off.

[ Laughter ]

Moses: Hey, guys. Um, we just got back from dinner. I hope you don’t mind, I invited Faith over.

Faith: Oh, yeah, we’re celebrating our four-month anniversary.

Moses: Yeah, and I thought she would like a sneak peek of —

Devon: That’s…

Faith: Oh, no.

Moses: Oops. Sorry, I didn’t realize Dom would be here.

Devon: No, it’s okay. Your nephew’s gonna be visiting a lot more, ’cause this is his second home now.

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Abby: Chance? What’s wrong?

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Abby: Hey. What’s wrong? Who’s the letter from?

Chance: It’s — it’s no one you know.

Abby: Well, there are tears in your eyes. Is it bad news?

Chance: [ Sighs ] It’s from a woman in Florida. Her husband was with me in Valencia.

Abby: Okay, well, what did she write?

Chance: I sent her money for the funeral, so she — she thanked me for that. And, uh…”for giving our family much-needed moral support during this tremendously difficult time.”

Abby: Oh. I didn’t realize that you had reached out to her that way.

Chance: Yeah. Everyone that was with me in Spain, I tried to contact their families, make sure they have everything they need.

Abby: Oh. That’s so generous.

Chance: I had to do something. I was able to walk away and come home to you, and they… well, they didn’t.

Abby: Well, what else did she write in the letter?

Chance: Um… “I can’t tell you how much it meant to learn that the perpetrators were convicted and sent to prison, and Justin’s sacrifice wasn’t in vain. He was so proud to be protecting our nation, and he knew that the work he did was valued. You asked if there was anything more that you could do for Becca and me, and there is one thing. Stop feeling guilty for having survived. Stop second-guessing your actions over there. None of this was your fault. The feds and the state department both said it, and now I’m saying it. Please find a way to be as generous with yourself as you’ve been with my little girl and me. My husband always thought the world of you. Find a way to make peace with this in your own heart. And live your life with purpose and be happy. I know Justin would want that for you, too.”

Abby: Please…look, I hope that you — you really listen to the words that she wrote you. And stop blaming yourself. None of this is your fault.

Chance: That woman’s a widow now. Kid doesn’t have a father. How am I just supposed to move on, let that go?

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Moses: Shared custody? Wow.

Faith: I heard Mariah and Tessa talking about it, but I had no idea it’d happen this fast.

Devon: Yeah, I didn’t want to say anything at first, ’cause I didn’t know how things were gonna play out, but after Abby and Chance and I came to an agreement, I-I just couldn’t wait to get Dominic over here.

Faith: Mm.

Amanda: It will take a while for the paperwork to get finalized, though.

Devon: Yeah, and we’re looking at probably just one overnight a week.

Moses: Cool, so we’ll have more of a head’s up next time.

Devon: You will, definitely.

Faith: Well, I’m glad you’re able to figure things out and everyone feels good about it.

Devon: Yeah, me, too. Me, too.

Faith: Can we see him?

Devon: Sure you can see him. Just got to —

Faith: Be super quiet, I know.

Devon: Yeah, good.

Lily: So, how does it feel having a new baby in the mix?

Amanda: I love it. It’s — I don’t know, there’s something wonderful about seeing Devon with his child. Brings him so much joy.

Lily: Yeah, I know what you mean.

Amanda: And I know that this was the right thing to do. I’m happy that I was able to help get everything to this point without taking it in front of a judge.

Lily: Oh, my god, that would’ve been a nightmare.

Amanda: Yeah, tell me about it. Now at least they get a chance to bond. Avoiding all of that.

Lily: Well, you’ll bond with Dom, too. I mean, how could you not? He’s such an adorable little baby.

Amanda: Yeah, I’m sure I will.

Devon: I don’t mean to break up the party, but I have to get Dominic to sleep.

Moses: Hopefully he’s asleep for the rest of the night.

Devon: Yeah, or at least until his 3:00 A.M. Feeding.

Faith: [ Chuckles ]

Moses: Are you okay with taking a rain check on Tessa’s new album?

Faith: Uh, I should be getting home anyways. Mom’s gonna be like, “school night.”

Lily: Yeah, I’m gonna get going, too.

Devon: Okay.

Lily: And I’ll come back next time Dom’s here, and that way I can get some more baby time in.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: But I’m really happy for you.

Devon: Thank you.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Um, do you need a ride anywhere?

Faith: Uh, drop me at Crimson Lights?

Lily: Yeah, of course.

Moses: Okay, cool, I’ll walk you guys to your car.

Lily: Okay, thank you.

Devon: See you guys.

Lily: See you.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Amanda: It was really nice to see you, lily.

Lily: You too. Bye.

Amanda: Bye.

Devon: Ooh, there we go. It’s okay, it’s okay. Ready to go to your own room?

Dominic: [ Cries ]

Devon: It’s okay, it’s okay. Daddy’s gonna tuck you in. It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s alright. I know. I know.

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Noah: Where’d you come from?

Tessa: Uh, my car.

Noah: Where’s Mariah?

Tessa: She’s still at the coffee house. I just came to pick up some dinner.

Noah: You mean you guys are in two separate places, huh? [ Chuckles ]

Tessa: Bizarre, I know.

Noah: Yeah, it is. I’m used to seeing the Teriah unit.

Tessa: Well, I’m surprised that you’re here alone. I thought you were meeting some friends.

Noah: Huh. I guess my friends must’ve bailed on me.

Tessa: So the party went on without them?

Noah: I am just continuing the happy celebration of the happy couple. It’s a great idea for the engagement party, right?

Tessa: Why don’t you let me take you home?

Noah: That’s not a good idea.

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Devon: Ah.

Amanda: Look at this.

Devon: Do you hear that?

Amanda: What? I don’t hear anything.

Devon: Exactly.

Amanda: Oh, ’cause little Dom is snoozing away. Look at you, you rose to the occasion once again.

Devon: Oh, thanks to you.

Amanda: I didn’t do anything. That was all you.

Devon: Mnh-mnh. You made this whole first visit possible.

Amanda: I can’t even take the credit for that. That was you. It was your love, your friendship, your strength of character that got Abby and Chance to come around. Devon, you handled a really delicate situation with so much maturity and patience. I could not be more proud of you.

Devon: Well, I’m still grateful for you, for all the support you’ve given me through all this. And for welcoming Dominic into this house with open arms. I find that very, very attractive.

Amanda: Mm-hmm.

[ Chuckles ]

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Devon: Oh, no. Oh. I think someone had too much excitement today.

Amanda: Mm. Sounds like it.

Devon: Yeah. I’ll be right back.

Amanda: Mm. Do you need some help?

Devon: No, no, you enjoy your wine. I got this.

Amanda: I know you do. And I find that incredibly attractive.

Devon: Well, I’ll be back.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ]

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Chance: I understand that nobody blames me, but I still blame myself. I can’t erase that memory of that night. My entire team was killed in what was supposed to be our safe house. Makes me feel sick, knowing that I failed them and I failed the mission.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I know that you’re going through hell. And that this is torture for you. But together, we’re gonna find what you need to cope, to heal, to get to the other side.

Chance: I have exactly what I need right here. All I need is you, Abby. That’s it.

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Faith: Hey, guys.

Mariah: Hey, Faith.

Sharon: Hi. How was your date with Moses?

Faith: So nice. We had a great time. He invited me to go back to Devon’s place to listen to some music, but it didn’t happen.

Sharon: Why not?

Faith: Uh, when we got back to the penthouse, Dominic was there for a visit. Like, overnight. And Devon didn’t want to make much noise, so the baby could sleep. Uh, he said it was gonna be a regular thing. My little cousin’s gonna be living with him part-time.

Mariah: You don’t seem surprised.

Sharon: No, Tessa mentioned it to me before you arrived earlier. We were talking about the adoption. Are you okay?

Mariah: You know, when I first heard about Abby and Chance giving some custody to Devon, I — I felt a pang. But then I really had time to think about it, and I was able to make a mental shift. And considering how much Chance is struggling since he’s been back, I really think this is what is in the best interest for the baby. Devon is gonna be a great bonus dad. And Tessa and I are gonna have a child of our own. [ Chuckles ]

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Noah: [ Sighs ]

Tessa: Hey, Noah. Let me just —

Noah: It’s late. You guys must be starving. I don’t want to impose on your dinner, so, please, just…

Tessa: Okay, well, just let me call you a car, then.

Noah: No, I can get myself home. Thank you, though.

Tessa: Noah.

Noah: Tessa, I promise I’m not gonna drive, okay? There’s nothing for you to worry about.

Tessa: I don’t want to leave you like this. Are you sure you’re gonna be okay?

Noah: Why wouldn’t I be okay? When you love someone, you — you want them to be happy. And I love my sister, so, yeah, I’m fine.

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Billy: Looks like we’re both in need of a coffee fix this morning.

Victoria: Did johnny and katie wake you up this morning, too?

Billy: Yes, they did. I was video-chatting with them before I was even out of bed.

Victoria: Me too. So how are you doing? How are you liking your new role at chancellor industries?

Billy: I’m doing great. I’m loving it. Learning a lot. And it’s been very easy. Lily’s transition into the ceo position has been very smooth. Even the people that made up their mind, didn’t want to support her, can’t help themselves.

Victoria: Yes, well, I’ve been there. It’s a very daunting spot to be in. But if anyone can thrive under than kind of pressure, it’s lily. I think jill made the right choice.

Billy: Yeah, there’s no doubt my mother’s very proud of the job that she is doing. And so am I. And I’m the lucky one that helps execute her vision. I assume it’s much like, you know, the way it is between you and ashland.

Victoria: Ashland is more of a ceo emeritus. He’s my most trusted advisor, and my mother is my coo.

Billy: [ Sighs ] It’s amusing how you feel the need to point out he’s not your subordinate. I guess those small, little details matter to some people.

Victoria: It’s not an issue for us.

Billy: Well, that’s good, right? But I guess you can’t deny the fact that your recent success has a lot to do with his support. I mean, the lawsuit he hurled at chanccomm was the reason that my mother had to sell the company. And with him being on the board at newman media, his insight will be invaluable to you when you buy them out.

Victoria: Yes. Yes, ashland would be a very valuable asset if that was what I was still planning to do.

Billy: Aren’t you?

Victoria: What would make you think that?

Billy: Because you were willing to conspire with me to get your hands on that company. And you’re not gonna walk away from that.

Adam: You’re considering selling newman media to victoria? Hmm. Well, I’m the ceo, so when were you planning on bringing me into this discussion?

Victor: Well, son, victoria came to me with a proposal only a few days ago, and I thought there was no sense in broaching that subject with you because i thought it was premature. Nothing would come of it.

Adam: Oh, she’s very much expecting something to come from it. Last time I talked to her, she was almost unbearably smug, as if she had a delightful secret that I wasn’t privy to, and, apparently, she did. Okay, it must have been obvious to her that you were keeping me out of the loop.

Victor: You can’t blame her for getting her hopes up, you know? I mean, acquiring newman media shortly after the chanccomm acquisition, I mean, that would create a formidable company, you know? It would make newman/locke the powerhouse in the media business.

Adam: Yes, I’m very aware of what it would mean for her, but the question is, what would it mean for me?

Lily: It’s so funny, I was gonna call you when I got your text, ’cause I wanted to hear the latest about dominic. I hope you have good news.

Devon: Yeah, well, abby, chance, and I had a conversation yesterday, and they basically came around and agreed to let me have shared custody.

Lily: Really?

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: Oh, my god, devon, that’s amazing. Congratulations.

Devon: Thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Abby: Look at you. You got such a big appetite today. That’s a good thing. That’s gonna help you get big and strong. So, mommy has something to tell you. You know how you went to go stay with — yeah, with devon and amanda and moses while mommy was gone for a few days? Well, you were such a sweet boy that they just fell in love with you, and so now devon is gonna have a special room just for you at his house. Yeah. And I think you’re gonna really enjoy yourself because devon, he loves you so much. He loves you so much. Yeah. And he — he knows what makes you laugh and what games you like to play. And he knows all your favorite music. And he has lots of new toys for you. So I don’t think there is anything to worry about. I think you’re gonna have a really good time. I think that spending more time with devon, it’s gonna be a good thing. Yeah.

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Billy: I haven’t forgotten how eager you were to get your hands on newman media during that brief sliver of time that we were conspiring together.

Victoria: Need I remind you that that period of time was so brief because you backed out and decided to go work for lily, so that plan is dead.

Billy: Yeah, that one is. But I know you, victoria. You’re not gonna give up that easily.

Victoria: Again, what makes you think that?

Billy: Because I can see it in you. You get that look in your eye when you get all pumped up about a big deal.

Victoria: Oh, please. I run a major conglomerate. We have several deals on the table at any given moment.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, but I doubt any of those deals are gonna give you the same thrill as kicking your brother to the curb.

Victoria: You know what it sounds like? It sounds like you’re projecting your craving for revenge right back on me.

Billy: Oh, no. No, I let go of all that. And I think you should, too, because it’s not worth it. Victoria, I was this close to falling back into the abyss. Even with jack and traci trying to steer me in the right direction, I was hell-bent on wanting my revenge on adam. I didn’t want to hear it from them, but yet, finally, I came to my senses. This is coming from a place of genuine concern.

Victoria: No, it’s more like a place of genuine jealousy. You have been dreaming of this moment. It’s getting to you, isn’t it? That I might have the opportunity to triumph over adam after you just gave up your chance. It’s really getting to you, i can tell.

Billy: Honestly, I think your biggest triumph came when you sold newman media to chanccomm. That’s when you were fully independent from your father. You didn’t take his advice. You didn’t need his opinion. You just did it. And it was a beautiful thing. And now you’re buying chanccomm back.

Victoria: Which you resent.

Billy: [ Chuckling ] Well, yeah. But it comes with the help from your father, right? I mean, he took me down, paved the way for you to make your move. And it’s happening again with newman media. You’re gonna owe him, and he is not going to forget. Victoria…don’t let him suck you back in. Walk away while you still can.

Victor: Son, let me just say, there’s no reason for you to be concerned, alright? I’m sure that you would continue working as ceo of the company, albeit a much larger company now that newman media and chanccomm may be united.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Have you forgotten how hard we worked to keep newman media independent? There was champagne popping. We were rejoicing after we won the bid from victoria, so tell me, what has changed here?

Victor: Think for a moment. Now that newman has merged with ashland locke’s empire and purchased chanccomm, there’s a good reason to combine all of them, you know, under one umbrella instead of having the various groups compete with one another.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] It just — it sure feels like you’re trying to send me a message, and, I mean, is this you expressing your disapproval with me?

Victor: I got to be honest with you. I was rather disappointed when you didn’t see through billy abbott’s pitiful attack on our company. Took victoria to step in and stop him.

Adam: Okay, I had no intention of publishing anything about billy.

Victor: This is water under the bridge, son. This discussion is not related to that. This is about business.

Adam: Then what is your problem with me? Huh?

[ Scoffs ] I mean, after everything that I did to make our launch go smoothly. I successfully established the fashion platform. I negotiated this collaboration deal with nicholas and new hope. Not to mention all the advertising dollars that i brought in. I mean, every goal was hit at every level.

Victor: I agree with you. That is why your sister will make us a substantial offer.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Okay.

[ Stammers ] Oh, I guess nicholas was right. No good deed goes unpunished in

this family.

Victor: This has nothing to do with punishment.

Adam: Right, right.

Victor: This is about numbers, son.

Adam: Then why did you bring michael baldwin in at this particular moment? He’s not an accountant. Not at all, he’s a damn good lawyer. So maybe you have something else up your sleeve.

Victor: Maybe I do.

Adam: Why are you being so mysterious? Why not let your ceo in on what you were planning? Okay? I have a right to be included in this discussion.

Victor: Son, I will do whatever I need to do that is the best for this company.

Adam: What exactly does that mean?

Victor: You’ll find out. I brought in ensure max protein,

Tessa: Well, I am just so glad that you could get away from work.

Mariah: Perfect timing because I was having difficulty focusing anyways.

Tessa: Why? Visions of our wedding dancing through your head?

Mariah: I wish. Unfortunately, it was something that I learned from devon earlier. He and abby and chance are re-working dom’s custody agreement.

Tessa: In what way?

Mariah: I don’t know any specifics, but apparently he’s gonna be able to have dom over for regular visits.

Tessa: Wow. Uh…I never thought that abby and chance would agree to that. I mean, maybe devon has more of a legal case than we realized?

Mariah: I mean, according to devon, abby and chance decided that this is what was best for the baby.

Tessa: So how do you feel about that?

Mariah: Um…well, I’m having some mixed emotions. Part of me is relieved because the last thing I would want is for the baby chancellor crew to be torn apart. But I don’t think it comes as a surprise that I am having pangs of jealousy.

Tessa: I mean, that’s totally understandable.

Mariah: But I also have to remind myself that devon and I, they are completely different situations. I am not the baby’s biological mother. As attached as I got to bowie, you know, even if I wanted to file a lawsuit, I just don’t have the same case as devon, and I never even thought of it in the first place.

Tessa: But does it bother you that devon’s gonna have partial custody?

Mariah: I mean, when I think about it, this isn’t far off from what we envisioned for dom in the first place. He’s gonna be surrounded by a ton of people who love him. And in the end, that’s all that matters, right?

Lily: So you’re officially a father now, which makes me officially an aunt.

Devon: Well, I figured you already saw dominic as your nephew.

Lily: Well, I did, but it was our little secret.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: So what’s next? Do you guys need help with the nursery? Because I would love to help you decorate.

Devon: Oh, yeah?

Amanda: Oh, I will definitely take you up on that offer. We have all of the basics from dominic’s last visit. We never got around to giving it away like we planned.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: Okay, ’cause I can think of nothing better than to unwind after work by going through wallpaper and fabric swatches.

Devon: Appreciate the enthusiasm. I do. But, nah, the only thing left is to finalize the legal agreement, which, luckily, amanda’s taking care of. And she says that christine has approved all of our requests.

Amanda: Aren’t you forgetting something? Come on. Tell your sister all of the news.

Devon: That’s right, that’s right. So, since dominic is becoming an official member of the family, i asked if that could be reflected in his name.

Lily: Oh, and they agreed?

Devon: They did, so he will officially be known as dominic newman abbott winters chancellor, and I chose winters instead of hamilton to honor neil.

Lily: Wow, what a beautiful thing for you to do. And what an amazing gift to give your son.

Devon: Mm.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Hey, what you doing?

Abby: I just put dominic down for a nap. I might go do the same. I’m pretty tired. I didn’t get any sleep last night.

Chance: Oh, shoot. I hope that wasn’t because of me. I was tossing and turning all night.

Abby: Yeah, yeah, I felt that, but only because I was awake. We made a big decision yesterday, and we were so busy talking about how it was impacting and you were helping me through the whole thing, that we didn’t really get to hear your side of things. Is that why you were restless, too?

Chance: You know, I had a couple nightmares last night. Got pretty bad.

Abby: I was hoping that those would go away once we worked things out with devon. That it would relieve some of that pressure.

Chance: Yeah, I thought so, too. Thought so, too. But, hey, who knows? It might be one of those things that has to get worse before it gets better, right? It’s just weird. I’ve been pushing all this down for the longest time, and now that I’m not, well, it just feels like the floodgates are open. Might not look like it, but it might be a good thing. Might be a sign of progress. Who knows?

Abby: Well, I wish I could just wave a magic wand and have it all go away, but I know it doesn’t work like that. Maybe these nightmares are a sign that we’re doing the right thing, that we need more help. You know, maybe we made the right decision. Even though it’s hard. Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

Ashland: Hey, who dared put that frown on your face? You just point him out to me, and I will take care of him, whatever it is.

Victoria: Mm. It was nothing. Really, it was nothing. I just had a little run-in with billy. He’s guessed that we’re still interested in acquiring newman media, and he wanted to make it clear that he’s not in favor of that.

Ashland: Interesting and a little presumptuous. Maybe he and lily want to make their own play for it.

Victoria: No. No, that’s very doubtful. Billy knows that my father would never sell to him. Besides that, dad wants to give adam a dose of humility. He doesn’t want him to drown in it.

Ashland: Yeah, but why would he care if you acquire it? What’s it to him?

Victoria: He claims that he’s worried about me and that i shouldn’t trust my father.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] Like we need billy to tell us that. You more than anyone know how your father’s mind works, right? We already suspect that he has an ulterior motive for this sudden reversal that he’s made, and I’m beginning to wonder if his real intention is to use our bid to wave in adam’s face, you know, to use it to keep him in line.

Victoria: Well, I guess that’s possible, but if that’s all my father wanted, then why wouldn’t he have told adam right away? There’s got to be something else going on. We’re not gonna find out what that is until my dad is good and ready for us to know.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ] Come in. Noah. What’s up?

Noah: I thought I owed it to you to come down in person and explain why I took the job at new hope.

Adam: Uh, this is the first I’m hearing of it.

Noah: Really? Um…sorry, I didn’t mean to spring it on you like this. I talked to grandpa about it earlier. I assumed he passed on the news.

Adam: Oh, well, dad and I are having some communication issues lately. So new hope, huh?

Noah: Yeah, I’m pretty excited about it. It’ll be fulfilling giving back to those in need, and another added appeal is I get to work with my dad again. I’m sure you can relate, considering you work with yours.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, in my case, it’s not quite panning out like I had expected. But nick’s a good guy. He’s doing meaningful work. I’m sure it’ll be a great opportunity for you.

Noah: Thanks, man. Anyways, I just wanted to let you know.

Adam: Thank you.

Noah: Hey, sally.

Sally: Noah.

[ Sighs ] There’s something that I thought you should know.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Now what?

Devon: Have I thanked you lately for all the support you’ve given me through this? ‘Cause it’s really helped me.

Amanda: Mm. Well, it’s the least that I can do, especially since you were there for me through that whole situation with sutton. And lord knows that dominic is a lot more fun and a lot easier to deal with than my grandfather.

Devon: That’s very true.

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: That’s very true, but I know that having a baby in the house one day out of every week wasn’t part of the plan when you moved in, and, you know, as cute as dominic is, he can be loud and messy sometimes.

Amanda: He’s a baby.

Devon: I know.

Amanda: Yeah, I get it. Okay?

Devon: But he’s a light sleeper, too, and that’s a big responsibility.

Amanda: Yeah. I am a little worried about that last part. You know, I — I don’t have a lot of experience with infants. But I am willing to learn. I don’t know, I’m looking at this as an adventure with you.

Devon: That’s why you’re amazing. You know that?

Christine: So these are all changes you’ve previously approved, but still, you know, take your time and think it over, look it over. If you’re having any second thoughts or concerns, if you want to make any changes, I can take them to amanda and we can address them.

Abby: Thank you, christine. We really appreciate it. And we’re not having second thoughts. This is the right thing to do. But you’re right, we’re also not gonna rush into this. It’s — it’s too important, and I’m sure devon will be very thoughtful about this, too.

Chance: Alright, well, i guess we’ll be in touch with you soon.

Christine: Okay. Um, listen, before I go, there is one more thing I have to bring up. Devon has made another request. Fries or salad?

This is a cbs news special report. I’m major garrett in washington. There is breaking news from the supreme court. Cbs news learned justice stephen breyer plans to retire at the end of this term in junE. Breyer is 83. He was nominated to the high court by president bill clinton in 1994 and has been a main stay to have the court’s liberal wing. His retirement or plans to that effect gives president biden the chance to nominate another liberal justice. Cbs news chief legal correspondent jan crawford joins me at the tablE. Jan, is this a formal retirement or something close to that?

Reporter: It’s close to it. It’s something we’ve all expected. Justice breyer, 83 years old, the most senior justice on the supreme court, the anchor of the liberal wing, has been under enormous pressure to step down, including last year from progressives and the left, so that president biden would have a chance to nominate his replacement and keep that seat a liberal justice, not take any chances that republicans would get in the white house and be able to replace justice breyer with a conservative.

Jan, you and i have a lot of experience with thiS. Typically, my memory, justices announce this, put out a statement, the white house reacts in accordance and there’s some kind of cohesion. This doesn’t feel the same thing. A tweet by white house press secretary, it has always been the decision of any supreme court justice when and if they decide to retire and when they want to announce it. That remains the case today. We have no additional details or information from the white house. I have sources on capitol hill who have confirmed this. Those around the high court seem a little bit knowledgeable that this was going to happen but don’t have it firmly because breyer hasn’t announced it officially.

It would be unusual for him to do so. Typically justices announce retirement at the end to have the term or the end to have the final or arguments for that term which would be toward the end of april. But by kind of informally letting people know in washington whether in the white house or capitol hill, this can kind of get the ball rolling so that president biden can be ready to announce his possible replacement, those hearings can get started early in the summer, a justice will be confirmed by the time the next court session starts in october and well in advance of the midterm. So it is a way of depoliticizing the process, it’s — if that’s possible with the supreme court — and a way that justice breyer could get in front of this before the drum beat of pressure starts up again from progressives that he step down. He was very almost insulted last year I was told by multiple people at the court that there was this pressure on him to step down because of everything he’s done for the courT. He’s a very much prominent figure who talks about the court, the integrity of the court, like they’re kind trying to throw him out with the trash. By doing this now, it stops that drum beat that he retire and makes it look in justice breyer’s view much less political.

We’ll see if that lasts. Our senior white house and political correspondent ed o’keefe joins us from the north lawn of the white house. I read jan psakI’s tweeT. Anything else from your vantage point?

Reporter: We have indication a heads-up was given to the white house. They’re not commenting. The president is expecting to appear at the top of the hour with C.E.O.S and auto leaders to talk about his economic agenda. We will press him on whether he was told for certain last week or recent days by the justice that he planned to retire and what his plans are going forward. Reminds people this sets up president biden to make some history if he opts to fulfill a campaign pledge. He told me in june 2020 that he intends to nominate a black woman to the supreme court saying “it’s long overdue for a woman of color to serve on the court.” So who might he potentially pick? There are several nameS. Jan, if i miss someone, you should include them, but three that have been mngd, katanji brown jackson, who service on the court for the trirkt of columbia, confirmed with 53 votes. Leandra krueger, 44, depp si assistant attorney general for the office of legal counsel. Comes from kamala harris. The third name mentioned candace jackson akawomi, a new judge at the second circuit court of appeals confirmed in june with 53 votes. Why is 53 important? Because snarls now require only 50 senators to confirm a justice and with three republican votes, collins, murkowski and graham, suggests bipartisan support if the president we’re to pick one of the two women who currently serve on the federal bench.

Before we jump off, I want to get a chance to see any other names?

That’s a really, I think, pretty short list of contenders. There’s one other judge michele chiles, a favorite of clyburn.

Jim clyburn, D.M. From south carolina.

Right, so I think we want to add her to the mix as welL. I think the president seems poised to nominate the first african-american woman to the supreme court. All these women are highly qualified. Jackson clerked for justice breyer so my guess is that might be justice breyer’s sentimental favorite.

A good amount of politics and possibly history to be made in the not too distant future. Our coverage will continue on local news tonight and the “cbs evening news.” I’m major garrett, cbs news special report, reporting from washington. In me to keep my cool ’cause i didn’t want him to know that i was eager.

Ashland: I suspect that you have an impenetrable poker face, but I’m sure that victor is well aware just how excited victoria would be to acquire newman media.

Nikki: Yeah, well, before you get too excited, darling, I want to make sure you realize that your father is intending to be very involved with the company, so you better decide if you can live with that before you go all in on this.

Victoria: Oh, I’m well aware. Right now, I’m a little more concerned about how risky it is to bring adam on board. Oh, I guess that maybe dad left that little tidbit out. He wants adam to stay on as ceo. Otherwise, there is no deal.

Nikki: [ Exhales ]

Mariah: Oh. Look at that. I run up to our place for a few minutes, and this luscious brownie appears out of nowhere. I wonder where it came from.

Tessa: Oh, my goodness, i wonder how that got there. The coffee house elves must have struck again.

Mariah: Elves? Really? Wow.

Tessa: Okay, I figured that you could use a little boost to get through the rest of the afternoon.

Mariah: Thank you. And I’m sorry, I hope I wasn’t too “poor, pitiful me.” I have a ton that I am grateful for. I have a job that I love. And a cute brownie-adjacent apartment. And the most adorable, supportive girlfriend on the face of this earth.

Tessa: Um, excuse me? FiancéE.

Mariah: That’s right. How could I forget? It’s my new favorite word.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Fiancée, fiancéE.

Tessa: Mm.

Mariah: I am the luckiest girl in the world to be marrying you.

Well, well, well.

Look at you.

Tessa: Yes, “fiancée” is a beautiful word, but isn’t “wife” even better?

Mariah: I can’t wait. So when do we want to do this thing? I mean, we haven’t even talked about it yet.

Tessa: Hmm. Okay. Um, I don’t know. Spring? Is that too soon?

Mariah: No. No, not at all. I mean, june weddings are very special.

Tessa: Well, I guess it depends on whether we want to have a big wedding or a small, intimate one.

Mariah: We could do a destination wedding. Maybe not as lavish as the palazzo in tuscany, but…

Tessa: Destination, like milwaukee?

Mariah: Mm, uh… well, if we keep it small and simple, then we only have to make 400 decisions than the usual 4,000. But again, a big wedding with all your friends and champagne and two gorgeous wedding gowns.

Tessa: Uh-oh, do I hear shades of bridezilla creeping in?

Mariah: Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah, that’s totally me. No, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and i want us to put our own unique spin on it.

Tessa: In every way. So what do you think?

Mariah: I think we should start planning this thing before my mom and faith beat us to it.

Tessa: Oh, um, do you mind if we do it tonight? Because I have a publicity meeting for the album release right now.

Mariah: Oh, yeah, of course. It’s a date.

Billy: Okay, great, thank you very much. Yes, we’ll be in touch. Appreciate it. Hi.

Lily: Hey.

Billy: I’m glad you’re back. Uh, let me fill you in. I looked into that construction project, like you asked, made sure all the permits were approved. There’s still a few loose ends to tie up, but nothing insurmountable. My suggestion would be we don’t waste any more time and we break ground as early as next week.

Lily: Yeah, sure, if that’s what you think, then let’s go for it.

Billy: Okay, great. That was easy. I wish victoria took my advice so willingly.

Lily: I’m guessing you offered advice that she didn’t listen to?

Billy: Yeah, I ran into her earlier, and it was pretty clear that she’s still planning to go after adam and newman media. I suggested she followed in my footsteps and walk away, let them go, and live her best life.

Lily: And she didn’t listen to you. That’s a shocker.

Billy: She wouldn’t admit that she was planning anything, but it’s clear she’s convinced that she can pull it off.

Lily: Well, I mean, honestly, look on the bright side. If she is going after adam and she’s successful, then we can watch him go down in flames without even lifting a finger. Just watch on the sidelines, eating popcorn.

Billy: That’s a good point. All the satisfaction, none of the risk. It’s a pretty good deal, isn’t it?

Adam: Well, what’s going on between me and my dad is not up for discussion.

Sally: That’s fine. But I can guess. I bet that victor has already started in with the micro-managing. Yeah, you shouldn’t worry about that, though, because you know what you’re doing. If your father wants to waste his time looking over your shoulder, then let him, ’cause all he’ll see is that you’re doing a great job.

Victor: Well, it’s not just gonna be victor looking over my shoulder.

Sally: What do you mean?

Adam: Nothing. Nothing, just let it go.

Sally: No, are you saying that victor’s gonna bring in someone new over you that, we have yet another layer of bosses to report to? So what’s gonna happen to newman fashion?

Adam: Slow your roll, okay?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Look, you have to keep this strictly confidential, okay? You can’t tell chloe, and for god’s sake, you can’t lord it over chelsea that you’re in on a secret.

Sally: I promise. Not a word.

Adam: My father says that he is considering selling the company to victoria.

Sally: Why in the world would he do that?

Adam: Oh, well, the official rationale is that it’s a good business move, but it’s — it feels like a vote of no confidence in my leadership.

Sally: This isn’t because of the billy thing, I hope.

Adam: He says it’s not, but he made a point of underlining how disappointed he was that i apparently was blind-sided by billy’s plan.

Sally: That’s crazy. I can’t believe he’s treating you this way. You were at his beck and call the entire time we were in italy. You were nothing but loyal to him. Does that not count for anything?

Adam: Apparently not. As far as my father’s concerned, it’s besides the point. You see, this is how he operates. He likes people guessing where they stand. Keeps them off balance. Very effective, but irritating as hell.

Sally: So how are you gonna handle this?

Adam: I’m not sure yet.

Nikki: Bringing adam onto our executive team is the last thing I expected.

Victoria: Well, we really don’t have a choice if we want to make this deal.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I suppose I could make peace with it. That would depend on adam changing his attitude. Although we saw in italy that he is at least capable of being a team player.

Ashland: Well, he was rather instrumental in keeping gaines from disrupting our wedding. I got to hand it to him.

Victoria: Mom has a point. Adam’s attitude is key. You know he helped us in italy for one reason and one reason alone. He wanted to stay on dad’s good side. And obviously that didn’t turn out too well for him, did it?

Ashland: Well, he’s become used to being ruler of his own fiefdom.

Victoria: And now dad is planning to sell it out from underneath him. I wonder how he’s gonna react to that. Such tree-mendous views.

Ashland: Well, I think you’re right to be wary of adam. But there’s also an argument to be made that it’s probably also a good idea to have him in house where we can keep an eye on him.

Nikki: We don’t even know if he would be willing to make the move. I mean, it would be a tremendous blow to his ego. Going from an independent ceo to a subordinate position here with us, with many layers to answer to.

Ashland: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: Listen, we don’t have to make any decisions now. Let’s just see how this all plays out. But I can tell you one thing for sure. I am definitely not gonna let my guard down around adam.

Adam: Even if my father does sell the company, he has guaranteed me that he’s gonna keep me in my position as ceo.

Sally: So you’d be willing to report to your sister?

Adam: Yeah, I’m not sure yet. I still need more time to think it through. But the thing is, my father is partly punishing me, but it’s also another one of his little tests. He’s trying to figure out how I’ll respond to his little game.

Sally: Well, if that’s the case, then you should go for it. Sure it’ll be annoying having victoria scrutinize every little thing you do and taking shots at you every chance she gets.

Adam: You’re not selling this.

Sally: Well, let me finish making my point. You keep saying how unpredictable victor can be and how no one can count on having his support for too long. Well, that means victoria can’t count on it either. So eventually, she’s gonna fall out of his favor and you’re gonna be right there, first in line, in the perfect position to pick up the gauntlet.

Adam: Yeah, I have a lot to think about. But I appreciate your support. It’s nice to have someone in my corner for a change. So thank you.

Sally: Always.

Lily: So I have some news.

Billy: Do tell.

Lily: Abby and chance gave devon shared custody of dominic.

Billy: Wow.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: That’s amazing. I’ve got to be honest, I thought the chances of that would’ve been slim to none.

Lily: I know. I thought it was gonna destroy their friendship or they would give him less access, so thank god that didn’t happen.

Billy: Well, that couldn’t have gone any better.

Lily: Devon’s gonna be an amazing dad.

Billy: There’s no doubt about that. Dominic’s a lucky little boy. But that couldn’t have been an easy decision for abby and chance.

Lily: No. No argument there.

Chance: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Chance: Come in.

Amanda: Thank you.

Devon: Yeah. Really appreciate you and abby agreeing to this, chance.

Chance: Yeah, of course. We’re — we’re just trying to keep dominic’s needs at the forefront of every decision. Right?

Devon: Same here.

Chance: Good.

Abby: Well, I have all of dominic’s things. They’re all packed. There’s baby food in there, bottles, diapers, a change of clothes. His favorite toy. He really likes to sleep with that. And, oh, I printed out his schedule.

Devon: That’s perfect. And I’ll call you guys if I have any problems or concerns.

Amanda: Yeah, and we can also video call, unless you guys are going out.

Abby: No, no, we’ll be here. We would love that.

Chance: Yeah.

Devon: Perfect. Buddy.

Abby: Mommy loves you, okay?

Devon: How you doing? How you doing? Oh.

Abby: Got it?

Devon: Hey, buddy. I missed you, man. I missed you. Did you miss me? Are you gonna hang out at daddy’s tonight?

Abby: Okay, um, well, you’re gonna go spend the night with him, but you’re gonna be back first thing in the morning, okay? I love you.

Chance: Love you, bud.

Devon: Love you, too. It’s okay. Thank you guys again.

Chance: Yeah. I’ll get the door for you guys.

Amanda: Thank you.

Abby: Love you.

Devon: We love you, too, mommy.

Abby: Be a good boy, okay?

Devon: We’ll be fine. We’ll talk to you guys tonight. We’ll see ya.

Chance: See you, bud. Bye.

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Victoria: Thank you. I just scheduled a meeting with our financial team to go over our year-end numbers, and i think you’re gonna be happy.

Ashland: Well, I can’t wait to hear.

Victoria: I’ll admit, I’m impressed with what I’ve done so far, but I’ve even more excited about what’s yet to come, and with the moves that I’ve been making, I might even outdo myself in the coming months.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: Are you serious? Do you really think you’re gonna get away with this?

Victor: Michael.

Michael: Victor.

Victor: Nice to see you. Come in.

Michael: Yes. Um, I — I come bearing news.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Michael: I have informed everyone at city hall that I am stepping down as district attorney. There will be a formal announcement made shortly, and now that I’m officially transitioning from public servant to private attorney, I can make myself more available to you as your counsel.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned.

Michael: [ Laughs ] And when I say “available,” i mean within reason, as we discussed, right?

Victor: Ah, we have discussed it amply. I’m very glad to hear you made that decision.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Okay? Means a lot. Now, I have some news for you. Newman/locke just filed a lawsuit against newman media.

Amanda: Okay, well, I’ll be in touch soon. Take care.

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Ooh. Was that a new client?

Amanda: Yeah, she hired me to set up a trust for her grandchildren.

Phyllis: Ooh, she must be loaded.

Amanda: Well, if I told you that, I’d be violating attorney-client privilege, but let’s just say a dozen more like her, and my new law firm will be on solid footing.

Phyllis: I have no doubt about that. You’ll get there soon.

Amanda: Thank you. Now, what’s going on with you? You got any more frivolous lawsuits?

Phyllis: Um, no. The only thing I will need counsel for is, uh, my entire future.

Amanda: What?

Phyllis: I’m trying to decide whether I leave genoa city for good and start a new beginning.

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Phyllis: So, my daughter offered me a job at marchetti. I’m considering taking it.

Amanda: Okay, wait, i don’t — I don’t understand. You just want to up and leave genoa city? Like, this hotel, all your friends?

Phyllis: Remember what I was telling you the other day, that I’m at loose ends and I want to create chaos? That happens, you know. It’s — it’s, I’m sure, the universe offering me a new beginning.

Amanda: Well, there are a lot of opportunities here that would not require you uprooting your entire life.

Phyllis: Well, I’m not really rooted here, truth be told. Okay? And we’re talking about milan. I mean, it’s an incredible city. It’s gorgeous and glamorous and, more importantly, my daughter’s there.

Amanda: I know that you’ve missed her a lot since she’s been gone, but…this just seems like a really extreme reaction, and I think if you left, you would miss a lot of people here that care about you.

Phyllis: It’s an opportunity to have a kick-ass job with my kick-ass daughter. And don’t you think some of those people who “care about me” would like to visit milan and buy italian shoes from the source? Come on.

Amanda: I would actually rather you stayed.

Phyllis: You’re lovely. Ohh. Amanda, you’re my only friend here. You are. You’re my only friend. Michael and lauren, that’s it.

Amanda: Phyllis, I think that you are purposely leaving out a few people.

Phyllis: Who? Who am I leaving out?

Amanda: I don’t know, jack? Nick?

Phyllis: They’re not friends. They’re my ex-husbands.

[ Laughs ] I mean, nick has made it clear he doesn’t want to be a pal. And then jack, he’s not even — he’s not even talking to me.

Amanda: You feel shut out of their lives at the moment, and it hurts, but I think that you’re dealing with it by taking this huge leap when a smaller leap is what’s called for.

Phyllis: Well, you know, i don’t do anything halfway, so…

Amanda: Well, I think that that’s kind of part of the problem. I’m just saying that you got to consider moderation. Maybe go on a vacation or consider expanding your business.

Phyllis: Neither of those things would bring me closer to summer.

Amanda: Okay. Summer — I know that you’re drawn to her. I understand now, especially being so close with my mom. And I really do wish that I had that life-long bond that you and summer have.

Phyllis: Yeah. There’s nothing more important to me than my daughter.

Amanda: But moving to milan? You would be starting a new job in a different city where you don’t even know the language. Is that really what you want? Or is this more about jack and him going radio silent?

Victoria: I gather that you’ve heard from your corporate lawyers.

Adam: You’re suing newman media for the use of the newman name?

Victoria: That about sums it up.

Adam: You do realize that our father, victor newman, is the primary financial backer of newman media, right? And last time that I checked, my last name is newman, as well.

Victoria: Yes, I’m aware of that. But we probably shouldn’t be discussing this right now. Why don’t you have your lawyer call my lawyer? I mean, surely you’ve dealt with enough legal issues in your life to know that’s how it works.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, I wanted to hear whatever absurd explanation there was for this lawsuit from the horse’s mouth.

Victoria: Oh, okay. Well, since you’re here, I might as well lay it out for you. The media division at newman enterprises existed long before you even knew you shared our last name.

Adam: Oh, you’re talking about the division that you sold.

Victoria: The one that we’re buying back. Ashland and I have decided that we are gonna rename chanccomm newman media. I mean, the name only makes sense now that we’re bringing the division back into the newman fold. Come on, it would be problematic having two newman medias out there operating in the world, don’t you think?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] I think you’ve gone insane.

Victoria: And I think that you should look at this as an opportunity to refresh and rebrand your company. You could come up with a new name. How about victor and son? I don’t know. I mean, be creative. Have fun with it. Just know that newman media is no longer available to you. Now, if you’ll excuse me, ashland and I are gonna grab a bite.

Adam: We’re not finished. I would like a moment alone with my sister.

Ashland: How about I grab us some lunch and I’ll bring it back to the office?

Victoria: Thank you.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Look, you can just drop the condescending tone because I see right through you.

Michael: You’re surprisingly calm about the fact that victoria is suing you.

Victor: Well, I’m impressed by her moxie, you know?

Michael: Alright, let’s run with that. Care to explain?

Victor: She wants the company. Not gonna go down without a fight. She approached me to buy newman media, and I turned her down.

Michael: Huh. I bet adam appreciated that.

Victor: Adam doesn’t know. I’m keeping him out of the loop. Now, do you think there’s any merit to the lawsuit?

Michael: Hmm, absolutely not. It’s nothing but a nuisance. Family in-fighting might put a dent in the newman image, but I’m more than confident that you would win in court. Victoria’s people could come up with an argument, but they really don’t have much of a case.

Victoria: Which I think victoria realizes. Do you think this is part of her strategy or is this just retaliation?

Michael: I could do some digging.

Victor: Mm-hmm. I think I have a better plan. I’m amber.

Adam: We both know that this lawsuit is a ridiculous ploy.

Victoria: It’s simply business.

Adam: You never cared about the company name before, so why now?

Victoria: Because I want all of my divisions to have the newman name.

Adam: Okay, then why don’t you call it newman communications?

Victoria: Too confusing. We wouldn’t want people to mix up our two companies — one being the gold standard and the other being yours.

Adam: Victor named you ceo of newman enterprises ages ago, and now, suddenly, that’s not enough validation for you? You have to come after me and try to damage the success that i have earned?

Victoria: Earned? Wow, that’s a very strong word. I’m not sure how successful you would be if daddy hadn’t handed you a company to run.

Adam: There it is — the green-eyed monster. That need to be number one in daddy’s eyes. I mean, that’s what this is about, right? That’s why you tried to turn victor against me with the whole billy debacle.

Victoria: Oh, adam, you’re letting your deep-seated insecurities get the best of you.

Adam: You have wasted your energy on this embarrassing endeavor that you’re gonna lose in more ways than one. I mean, by suing newman media and our father just to spite me, it’s not gonna sit well with the old man.

Victoria: Well, that’s between him and me.

[ Telephone rings ] We’re done here. So if you’ll excuse me, I have work to do. Victoria newman. Hi. Yes, I did receive the report. No, I haven’t had time to review it, but I’m going to do so this afternoon. Great. No, I think it looks good so far.

Phyllis: This is not about jack.

Amanda: Really? Because it seems like you want to uproot your entire life because he went on an extended business trip to that very city, and you still haven’t spoken to him since you turned him down on christmas eve.

Phyllis: My decision has nothing to do with jack or nick or anyone else.

Amanda: Then what’s it about?

Phyllis: It’s about me. Remember, I told you I was at loose ends?

Amanda: Yeah.

Phyllis: I mean, I want everything. I’ve always been a striver. I am proud of that.

[ Sighs ] You know? And it’s just everything here is just boring. I’m getting complacent, and i need to change that.

Amanda: And why is moving across the ocean the only remedy? What about this hotel?

Phyllis: I’ll hire somebody else to run it. Crystal’s more than capable.

Amanda: You are irreplaceable.

Phyllis: Or I could sell it. Both of nick’s sisters wanted this hotel. They fought me for it. I’m sure there’d be plenty of interest.

Amanda: After everything you did to hold onto it, you’re just gonna up and give it away? That would kill you.

Phyllis: It may sting for a little bit, but I’d get beyond it. I’d have a career in milan. That’s beyond thrilling.

Ashland: Yes, I’d like to meet with the team as soon as it can be arranged. Fly them in. Or if it’s absolutely necessary, I’ll go to new york. No, victoria will not be attending the meeting. She’s busy with other projects, so I’ll be spearheading this with her full support. Uh-huh. Bye then.

Michael: Ashland locke? Michael baldwin. It’s so nice to meet you.

Ashland: You recognize me?

Michael: Well, from the news, mostly.

Ashland: Well, I recognize you as well, mr. Da. I’m surprised we haven’t crossed paths before.

Michael: Isn’t it fortuitous that we are both here right now? Are you meeting victoria?

Ashland: No, I’m just getting something to go.

Michael: Um, wondering if you might have a moment to chat while you wait for your food?

Ashland: Sure. Why not?

Victor: Hello, sweetheart.

Victoria: Well, hello there. Come in, please. Mwah. You know, I’ve had an odd mix of visitors today.

Victor: Really?

Victoria: Yeah, all of them with the last name newman.

Victor: Hmm. I told your secretary to hold all calls because you and I have something rather serious to discuss, don’t we?

Victoria: Really? Well, I’m game. Why don’t we take a seat?

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: So, where would you like to begin?

Victor: Where do you think?

Victoria: Why don’t you tell me, so I’ll be sure?

Victor: Is this lawsuit meant as an attempt to exert leverage or are you serious? Because, if you are, of course you’re aware of who you’re dealing with, yes? I’m victor newman. I created that name. I built my empire under my name. It will always stay under my name.

Victoria: I understand that, daddy. But that’s precisely my point. Newman media should belong to the newman empire that you built.

Victor: Under the newman/locke umbrella?

Victoria: We could avoid spending our money and our energy over a legal battle if you would just agree to sell to me.

Victor: So this lawsuit is about leverage.

Victoria: Well, it’s definitely got your attention. I mean, you must see the value in what I’m suggesting. It’s not as if you would lose anything. In fact, you would — you would benefit from the further expansion of your communications and media properties of newman enterprises. You are the chairman of the board. You are the major stockholder. This would be really good for the company, and what’s good for the company is good for you.

Victor: Mm-hmm. You know there are other people involved, right? If I were to consider your offer, where would that leave adam? If you, like many people,

Victor: I understand your desire to consolidate newman media and chanccomm under the umbrella of newman/locke.

Victoria: Well, together, they would be bigger and stronger.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: They would be more than the equal sum of their parts. It would be like a new and improved newman media.

Victor: Where does this leave adam? Would he be running the newly expanded company? I mean, he would be have to be part of the package deal, you know?

Victoria: Are we negotiating here, daddy, or is this some kind of test?

Victor: I’m asking you a question.

Victoria: I’m not thrilled by the idea of keeping adam on, but I would be open to discussing the possibility, if you’re serious. The thing is, if you are serious, then I don’t understand why we’re having this talk without adam present.

Victor: Never mind adam, okay? This is between the two of us right now.

Victoria: Even if I did agree to adam running the division, who’s to say that adam will? I mean, he and I, we’re not enemies, per se, but we certainly don’t trust one another. You know, he dropped by earlier to give me an earful about the lawsuit, and I can assure you, he’s not happy about it.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: And you and I both know that he will resent it if you sell the company to me. I’m sure that he’s gonna detest working under me, so my question to you is, if adam refuses to come on board, is that a deal-breaker for you?

Amanda: Making a huge life change, it will be exciting, but I’m gonna keep hounding you until you admit that jack is playing a role in this sudden desire to move across the ocean. And I’m extremely good at cross-examination, so I would just give up now if I were you. Just…

Phyllis: Okay, hey. I don’t understand why he’s freezing me out. I really don’t get it. And I just do miss how thoughtful he is. He’s really funny, by the way. Did you know he was really funny? You know, beneath that buttoned-up exterior, he’s really funny.

Amanda: Yeah, I figured that much. You would never be with somebody who couldn’t make you laugh.

Phyllis: Yeah, it is what it is.

Amanda: It’s whatever you make it out to be.

Phyllis: I’m trying to make everything incredible and exciting and fabulous all the time. That’s what I try to do. And if I live in milan, it will be. I’ll be a part of fashion week, weekends at lake como. I mean, that’s genius.

Amanda: What exactly would you be doing in milan?

Phyllis: Alright, well, um… well, summer’s gonna go over that. I obviously have to go to milan and go through the finer points of this job, but it’s, i believe, in marketing. Marketing, yeah. And, um, very high level position.

Amanda: Do you have experience in marketing? Because I thought that your background was in tech.

Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, marketing, tech. It’s in my wheelhouse.

Amanda: Oh, okay. Well, if you say so.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. So it’ll be thrilling and exciting, and I’ll be working alongside my daughter, and that means everything to me. And you were on board with this before.

Amanda: Okay, yes, that, I’m on board with. I will support you taking a trip to milan. But not accepting the job. No huge life changes. Not until you talk to someone who knows you a little better than I do.

Phyllis: Oh. Oh, no. What? Who are you texting? It better not be jack.

Michael: I thought you might be interested in learning that i am returning to private practice and will be working as counsel to victor newman.

Ashland: Well, that’s an interesting career change.

Michael: Oh, I hope it will bring new challenges. But honestly, it already has, since I am handling certain matters for victor.

Ashland: Ah, yes, I assume you must have heard all about the —

Michael: Lawsuit. That’s a fairly bold move by you and your wife.

Ashland: Well, we are nothing if not bold.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] Oh, off the record, um… newman media doesn’t think the case has legs. They’re not concerned.

Ashland: Really?

Michael: Truly.

Ashland: Well, you certainly live up to your reputation.

Michael: You haven’t been around here long enough to know much about me.

Ashland: Well, you’d be surprised. From what I understand, you have quite an incredible tale of incarceration and redemption, yet even once back on the righteous path, you’ve had to contend with some low points. Including some noteworthy allegations and criminal charges.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] All of which were dropped.

Ashland: Mm.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] All part of the journey to my becoming the upstanding man which you see before you now. But I am flattered that you took the time to do your homework.

Ashland: Well, I make it a point of looking into the da and every other prominent legal figure in the cities that I work and live.

Michael: Smart. I fancy myself a bit of a reader, too. I mean, that’s why I know so much about your business reputation. Oh, and I was fascinated by that article on chanccomm about you. Of course, until it was retracted by billy abbott because he admits it’s a pack of lies. What an emotional roller coaster that must have been for you. Not that we need to rehash your history. My point being that you, like myself, have lived a rather colorful life.

Ashland: I agree. We have some things in common. We have both seen it all.

Michael: And done it all.

Ashland: We like to push boundaries, dabbled in the gray if need be, and we both live for a good fight.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

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Ashland: Well, I hope your conversation with victoria went well after I left.

Adam: Oh, I’m sure she will tell you all about it.

Ashland: Mm.

Adam: But right now I’m a little more interested in what you’re discussing with the da.

Ashland: Mr. Baldwin and i were just having a friendly chat, getting to know one another.

Michael: I was just informing mr. Locke that I’m leaving the da’s office to work for your father. I’m surprised he didn’t mention that to you.

Adam: He did. I just didn’t know you were coming on so soon.

Michael: Yeah, neither did I. But you know victor, he can be very persuasive.

Adam: Well, I assume if you’re here on my father’s behalf, then the conversation must be about the newman/locke attack on newman media.

Ashland: The word “attack” is a bit melodramatic. We’re filing a simple civil suit to bring the company name back under the corporate umbrella where it belongs.

Adam: That’s one very flawed way of looking at it. I assume michael had some things to say about your argument.

Ashland: He did, and I heard what he had to say, but mr. Baldwin hasn’t gone up against the likes of victoria and me. No offense.

Michael: Oh, none taken.

Ashland: Thanks for the talk.

Michael: Ashland, he, uh, has some bravado, but that doesn’t win cases in court, so don’t worry about this.

[ Clears throat ] We’ve got it.

Victor: Nothing really is a deal-breaker because we don’t have a deal yet. But you’re right about what you said. Adam will balk at working under your leadership.

Victoria: So, how do we solve the problem?

Victor: There’s no problem. I think adam, at this time, needs a dose of humility.

Victoria: You know, I’m thrilled that you’re giving real thought to selling to me, daddy. I hoped that you would. I just didn’t expect that it would happen. At least not this soon. I have to say, though, the other day you turned me down. What exactly changed your mind?

Victor: What, I don’t have a right to change my mind?

Victoria: Well, you just don’t do it that often.

Victor: Yeah, well, just know that when I do, it is usually after a serious consideration. Alright, my darling, I’ll be in touch. Meanwhile, you come up with a figure that’d be pleasing to me, okay? Don’t lowball me.

Victoria: No, I would never.

Amanda: I didn’t text jack. I am not that messy. I just — I called for some backup.

Phyllis: Oh, who did you text? Just tell me, please.

Amanda: Mm, you’ll see.

Phyllis: [ Groans ]

Amanda: But in the meantime, let’s talk about this hotel. So you said if you move to milan, you can either sell or you can hire someone to manage the place in your absence.

Phyllis: Right, I mean, given all the disasters that have happened here, you can make a very, very strong case that somebody else should run it.

Amanda: Okay, I will bite. My counter-argument would be that that is part of the appeal of the grand phoenix, the potential for things to get wild. Your clientele, they are adventurous. They enjoy the unexpected.

Phyllis: Okay, well, I don’t think that would stand up in court. I mean, it’s hard to defend a bunch of guests getting drugged. Just saying.

Amanda: Okay, well, all I’m saying is that it’s a lot to consider. And giving up the business that you’ve poured your heart into, that is not a decision to be taken lightly.

Michael: Phyllis, amanda just texted me, said you needed something?

Phyllis: You brought michael into this?

Amanda: You said he’s your most trusted friend.

Phyllis: Ugh.

Michael: Hello, I’m standing here. What’s going on?

Amanda: Phyllis says that she wants to leave genoa city for good.

Michael: The hell you will. If I’ve got to stick around, so do you. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Michael: Alright, what is this all about you wanting to move away?

Phyllis: Look at you. You were said you were on board, then you bring in another attorney to play devil’s advocate.

Amanda: First of all, I said that I was on board with you taking a trip to milan to figure things out. Second, I am an attorney. And third, I want you to have the best possible advice.

Michael: There you go. So what brought on this sudden urge to flee?

Phyllis: My daughter has invited me to work alongside of her at marchetti. I mean, who could say no?

Michael: You can and should say no to your daughter’s generous but totally insane offer.

Phyllis: Why?

Michael: Because you love genoa city. You’re happy here.

Phyllis: I’m not really that happy here, michael.

Michael: Listen, this town made you the person you are today. When you came here, you were a desperate, needy woman obsessed with danny romalotti.

Phyllis: Oh, okay.

Michael: No, no, no. Then, look, you grew. After a whole lot of mistakes and, let’s be honest, some felonies and many more misdemeanors, but you grew and you started channeling all that energy and determination into the right directions. You became a force to be reckoned with, someone who would set goals and achieve them, someone who would do anything for the people she loved, someone who would stand up for what she believed in even though everybody else in town thought she was nuts. Look, genoa city molded you, but you’ve also molded it. And I, personally, am insulted for myself and on behalf of lauren that you’re even considering bailing.

Phyllis: Well, don’t be insulted. Don’t take it personally. I mean, I still love you guys.

Michael: If you had said once that, “hey, I want to live in milan” or, “hey, I would rather do something else than own and operate a hotel that I fought tooth and nail for,” I might humor you. But you didn’T. So there’s no way I can even pretend that this has any merit at all.

Phyllis: You said you were on board with this, me working with my daughter.

Amanda: I was on board with the two of you getting together in the general sense. I am not on board with this, no.

Michael: Working at marchetti is a great idea, if you want to destroy your relationship. Working for your daughter, looming over her every moment, i don’t think you’ll even last a month. Maybe not even a week.

Phyllis: Okay.

Michael: It’s a bad idea. You have to know that.

Phyllis: What are you talking about? It was my daughter who offered me the job.

Michael: That doesn’t make it right! I need to know that you’ve come to your senses, so [Chuckles] I can be on my way.

Ashland: You will never guess who I ran into while picking up our order. Michael baldwin.

Victoria: Really? Had the two of you ever met before?

Ashland: No. But he was rather eager to make my acquaintance. Did you know that he is working for your father?

Victoria: No, I had no idea. I wonder how that came about. Maybe michael was looking for a change and he approached my dad. Maybe my dad reached out to michael because he’s looking to reinforce his legal team.

Ashland: Reinforce his legal team to battle us?

Victoria: Maybe.

Ashland: Hmm. Well, obviously, michael didn’t give me any details about that, and I wanted to probe deeper, but adam showed up and joined us.

Victoria: Huh. That must’ve been awkward.

Ashland: I prefer to call it casually tense. Adam was rather evasive when i asked him about how the rest of his conversation went with you.

Victoria: It was fine. He made a feeble attempt at a mind game, which I dismissed.

Ashland: Well, that’s exactly what I thought he was doing with us.

Victoria: You know, I find it interesting that adam didn’t throw the fact that michael is working for my dad in my face.

Ashland: Maybe he’s playing his cards close to his vest or he didn’t know.

Victoria: I’ll bet it’s the latter. Dad’s been keeping things from adam these days. Do you know that he didn’t mention to him that I made a pitch to buy newman media?

Ashland: Are you sure about that?

Victoria: I’m positive. When you were out earlier, my father stopped by, and we had the most interesting conversation.

Victor: Yes, son?

Adam: Why didn’t you tell me that you hired michael baldwin? Is there something going on that I need to know about? How did olay top expensive creams?

Phyllis: Um…okay. I don’t know if I should feel touched that you want me to stay here so badly or annoyed that you’re so loud in my place of business.

Michael: Stick with touched. You wouldn’t want to disappoint me or amanda. She asked me here to knock some sense into you because she cares.

Phyllis: Listen, I’m gonna tell you what I told amanda, okay? My life has become [Sighs] About my exes and this hotel and standing behind that counter all the time. I mean, honestly, I don’t like it.

Michael: Then make some changes, here in genoa city.

Phyllis: You reminded me of that person I used to be. That person who I once was and how my life once was.

Michael: What aspects of old-school phyllis are we referring to?

Phyllis: Not — not that part. Just not, you know…

Amanda: Hmm?

Phyllis: I learned a lot of lessons.

Amanda: Okay.

Phyllis: [ Clears throat ]

Michael: That’s somewhat reassuring.

Phyllis: Okay, good. Can you support this potential move? I won’t be gone forever, but can you support me just considering it? Can you do that?

Amanda: I already told phyllis that I support an exploratory trip of reasonable length to milan.

Michael: I would be happy to endorse a visit with your daughter if only so both of you will be reminded that when you are in close proximity, you are frequently irritated with each other.

Phyllis: Okay, well, alright. Thank you. Thank you, both of you. Thank you.

Amanda: Okay, well, there’s only one question that remains. Will you be going to milan while jack is there or will you wait until after his business is finished?

Phyllis: It’s — I’ll go when I go. Jack doesn’t factor into this.

Amanda: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: You know, my father, he did a complete about-face, and now he’s actually open to an offer to sell us newman media.

Ashland: I’d like to say I’m thrilled about that, but I’m a bit reluctant to celebrate. Are we supposed to believe that victor changed his tune because of a lawsuit that he just heard about? Because he doesn’t want the headache. Even though he just hired the best lawyer in the state. I don’t buy it.

Victoria: I agree with you completely. I asked him what was behind this change of attitude, and he wouldn’t give me the satisfaction of an answer. I think he likes to make me wonder, which doesn’t surprise me. But I have gotten to know his tells a little bit better over the years. My father is definitely up to something.

Victor: There is something you should know, son. Victoria came to me the other day and said she wanted to buy newman media.

Adam: She did what?

[ Laughs ] Of course she did, because chanccomm is not enough. She wants it all. But you turned her down. That’s the reason for this ridiculous lawsuit.

Victor: Yeah.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Oh, she’s gonna regret overplaying her hand.

[ Sighs ] I just, um…just wish you would’ve confided in me earlier so I would’ve understood the dynamics.

Victor: However, the story doesn’t end there. I’m seriously entertaining her offer.

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Sally: I’m back. Did you miss me? I’m totally energized by my trip from new york.

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

Sally: Super productive and super fun, but it would’ve been even better if you had joined me.

Adam: Come on in.

Sally: So I was going to get you a souvenir, like an empire state building snow globe or a statue of liberty keychain, but I decided that you didn’t deserve it. You need to come with me next time and buy your own trinkets, but if you do come with me, nothing romantic. Got it, bucko?

Adam: I’ll try to restrain myself. So trip was productive?

Sally: Very.

Adam: Well, that’s good. I would hate to spend money on frivolous business trips.

Sally: Is everything okay?

Adam: Just a lot going on.

Sally: Yeah, there always is. What’s up? Hey, I’m a good, compassionate listener. You can talk to me. Also, I’m super hungry, so let’s go get something to eat and i will do my best to solve all of your problems.

Adam: Look, I really appreciate the offer, I do, but I have things to do, okay?

Sally: Okay, of course. But I still need a coffee, so do you want me to pick one up for you?

Adam: [ Sighs ] You know what? I could use a break, so let’s go.

Chloe: Good morning.

Chelsea: Hi. Thanks for meeting me here.

Chloe: Yeah. What’s up with that?

Chelsea: You sound nervous.

Chloe: Well, I think it’s a little odd that we’re not meeting at our office, like we do every morning because it’s where we work. It’s our office. It just makes me think that maybe there’s something or someone you’re trying to avoid.

Chelsea: Very perceptive.

Chloe: Okay, so does this have to do with adam or sally or some combination of the two?

Chelsea: Who else would it be?

Chloe: I thought sending sally away to new york bought us some drama-free time.

Chelsea: It did. It gave me some time to think instead of listening to the constant needy chatter around the office.

Chloe: Okay, so are we talking about adam or sally?

Chelsea: We’re talking about all of it. The office, them, the tension. Adam has made it clear he’s moving on. There’s no future for the two of us.

Chloe: Yeah, well, too bad.

Chelsea: So I can’t be around him anymore.

Chloe: Wait, are you quitting?

Chelsea: No, no, I would never do that to you. But I did make an executive decision. I told adam the fashion division needs to relocate to a new location in order to gain some independence from newman media. We’re moving.

Rey: Thank you.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ]

Rey: What’s so funny?

Sharon: Mariah. She’s sending me ideas for venues for her wedding.

Rey: That’s funny?

Sharon: Well, because it’s mariah.

Rey: Of course.

Sharon: So far, she has suggested a recording studio, the old gc buzz studio, and a tattoo parlor.

Rey: She and tessa want to get inked while they’re reciting their vows?

Sharon: I think she’s joking, but I can’t be sure.

Rey: Mm, because it’s mariah.

Sharon: Well, all of those places do represent moments in their love story, so I wouldn’t put it past them, but I just hope they don’t make this decision quickly or take it lightly because I want them to have the wedding of their dreams.

Rey: Well, they definitely deserve it after everything they’ve been through. But you heard what you said, right?

Sharon: What?

Rey: You said you wanted them to have the wedding of their dreams. I can definitely see mariah planning a non-traditional ceremony. For them.

Sharon: Are you accusing me of being an interfering mother of the bride?

Rey: Oh, absolutely. And whether they have the wedding at a cathedral with a horse-drawn carriage or right here at crimson lights, it’s gonna be amazing. And I know that you are so happy to be helping them plan their wedding.

Chance: Morning.

Abby:I.

Chance: You know what? I’m gonna make you breakfast. Anything you want, you name it. French toast, pancakes? Maybe just some fruit? Yookay?

Abby: I know that we’re doing the right thing, but it doesn’t make it any easier.

Amanda: You planning some father-son time with dom?

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. You know, I — I just can’t believe that I’m gonna get shared custody of my little boy. You don’t look convinced, though. Are you still worried that something might go wrong?

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Chloe: You asked adam to move our offices? When did this happen? And where was I?

Chelsea: I probably should have consulted with you first.

Chloe: Probably? Yeah.

Chelsea: I’m sorry! But you were all over my case about finding a way to make this work. And adam declaring there’s no future for us really hit me hard. I can’t be around him or anything that reminds me of him. I’m already selling the penthouse. It would be ideal if I didn’t have to bump into him at work 10 times a day.

Chloe: I understand. I don’t want to run into him once a day. Or once a year.

Chelsea: This isn’t just about my personal, this decision. This is about our business. It’ll be good for us. You know, we’ll have our own space. We’ll be able to focus on the work. We’ll really be able to put our whole hearts into it.

Chloe: Wait. I’m getting a vision. Yes, we should be in a loft or maybe a warehouse space, something, you know, that reflects our creative spirit. Something less corporate and stodgy.

Chelsea: Yes, exactly what i was thinking.

Chloe: I mean, newman media offices are just so uninspiring. I mean, we need something different. I — something in a cooler part of town. Maybe around some galleries or some boutiques. Oh, my god, I love this idea.

Chelsea: I knew you’d be on board.

Chloe: Wait, so what does adam say? Does he agree to this?

Chelsea: Uh, well, at first, he was thrown, but then I think he sort of warmed up to the idea. He sees the value in it. I mean, who knows? He’s probably relieved he doesn’t have to bump into me every day either.

Chloe: So did he say yes?

Chelsea: Well, not yet. But that’s why I wanted to meet with you this morning. I made an appointment with a broker to go see spaces. If we can present adam with the perfect option, he can’t say no.

Chloe: Wow. So when are we doing this?

Chelsea: Now.

Sharon: You are 100% right. I’m thrilled that tessa and mariah are so happy. You know, their excitement and their giddiness, it — it’s infectious. It makes me want to help them.

Rey: Well, it seems like all your kids are doing really well right now. Faith is flourishing at school, and with moses. Noah’s got this new b opportunity with nick.

Sharon: But I’m a little worried about noah.

Rey: Yeah, you said you had some concerns about his reaction to mariah’s news.

Sharon: Yea um…you know, mariah and tessa’s lives right now are blossoming. They’re getting married, they’re starting a family. And I know that noah’s been hurt by love a few times, so I just worry that it might be a little bit painful for him to see tessa so happy with his sister.

Rey: You really think he still has feelings for tessa? I mean, he’s been in town for a while now, seems okay with it, and he sees the bond that mariah and tessa have.

Sharon: Attraction isn’t always logical.

Rey: No, it’s not.

Sharon: And you can’t control those feelings. You can’t just turn them on and off like a light switch.

Rey: Yeah, look, what you’re saying is true, but I think noah is handling this better than you give him credit for. You may be reading into this more than there actually is.

Sharon: Well, that would be the first time I ever did that.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: No, this is more than just my maternal instinct. Nick sees it, too. We both have a pretty good read on noah, and I think this hurts him a little. Nick has even talked to him about it already.

Rey: Well, you know, I’m just a trained detective, not his parent, so I can’t read all the signs.

Sharon: That’s not what i meant.

Chloe: Yeah, let’s check out the loft near here first.

Chelsea: Exactly what I was thinking. I’ll call the broker and let her know. Oh, no.

Adam: Ah, a staff meeting here at society. How productive.

Chloe: Yeah, it seemed like an out-of-the-box place to do a meeting.

Adam: Mm. I see.

Chelsea: Sally, you’re back from your trip already. Seems like you just left.

Sally: Yeah, saw so much amazing stuff in new york, had a private tour of the dior show in brooklyn, did some interviews. Waving that newman fashion flag anywhere I can.

Chelsea: You are quite the cheerleader.

Chloe: Well, we’ll have to set up a time so we can go over all of your new york adventures.

Sally: Yeah, how about after adam and I are done here? We can meet back at the office.

Chelsea: We’re not going back to the office.

Sally: Oh. Are you staying here for the rest of the day?

Chelsea: No, we’re going out to look at new spaces for newman fashion.

Sally: What?

Chelsea: Yeah, we’re relocating.

Sally: Wh– since when? Why didn’t anyone say anything to me?

Chloe: Uh, you were out of town.

Chelsea: Because we make the decisions. You work for us.

Sally: And adam approved this?

Chelsea: Well, adam’s standing right next to you. Why don’t you ask him?

Adam: No concrete decisions have been made yet.

Chelsea: Right, but we’re going out today to find the right space.

Sally: Great, cool. So when do we leave?

Chelsea: “We”?

Sally: Yeah. Newman fashion. Go, team. Is that cheerleader enough for you?

Adam: Hey, let’s grab a table, get something to eat. You said you were famished.

[ Clears throat ]

Chelsea: It’s unbelievable. She didn’t waste any time.

Chloe: Okay, you know what? Let’s just focus on the new office.

Chelsea: She’s not even trying to hide her intentions. It’s blatant. And adam, it’s like this whole thing’s appealing to him. I don’t even recognize him anymore. What can I du with less asthma?

Adam: Thank you, andy.

Chloe: I doubt that sally has any ea what went down between you and adam. I mean, she was too busy annoying everyone in manhattan. She doesn’t know that he said that you two have no future.

Chelsea: And when she finds out, you think she’s gonna calm down or be emboldened by it?

Chloe: I don’t know, but I do think that you’re reading into her behavior.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: I mean, listen, she just got back from new york and she just wants to brag about her productive trip, and she ran right to the big boss.

Chelsea: But that’s a problem in and of itself. She doesn’t report to him. She reports to us. And then we deal with adam. That’s the chain of command. She’s — she’s flaunting her connection to him right in front of us. She’s a hypocrite who lied when she said she was gonna keep things professional.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] You know, you sound like someone who has not gotten over adam.

Adam: Oh, I could go for an omelet right now with tomato and broccoli and monterey jack.

Sally: You know, I cannot believe that they were gonna move offices without telling me. Did you see how dismissive chelsea was?

Adam: Look, no decisions have been made yet,kay? I am the decision-maker, so please just calm down.

Sally: Yeah, but they’re making it seem like it’s a done deal.

Adam: But it’s not. I would know that, right? It was chelsea’s idea, so just let her do her due diligence. She’ll find a location, and we’ll go from there. No point in getting worked up if it might not happen.

Sally: Alright, well, it does make me feel better hearing you say that, but, I mean, the way that she treats me — really?

Adam: It wasn’t entirely her faulT. You came in hot, bragging about your private tour of the dior show, and you knew how she would react. Just don’t antagonize her.

Sally: Antagonize her about gushing about fashion? Really? That’s my job. If she can’t handle it, she needs to find a new line of work.

Adam: Why don’t we just get back to talking about actual work instead of workplace politics?

Sally: Gladly. Let me tell you about the interview I did with a hot new designer.

Chloe: I’m gonna give it to you straight. I love you, but I am done managing your moods. So, uh, can we move on, yeah?

Chelsea: Okay.

Chloe: Great. Okay, so, listen, we need to figure out how to get more autonomy for newman fashion. It is great that we’re gonna get a new office, but what we need is a bigger staff.

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Abby: Louise just took dominic to his music appreciation class.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] You know what? I still can’t believe that that exists for kids his age.

Abby: Yeah, it’s supposed to help him with his cognitive development. You know, I was thinking maybe I would go with him or I was gonna keep him home. You know, I want to spend as much time with him as possible, but then I thought it’s probably best for louise to take him for him to stay on his regular schedule. I hope devon does the same.

Chance: Dominic’s routine is not the only thing that’s on your mind right now, is it?

Abby: Well, I mean, I have to hire another bartender at society.

Chance: Come on. That’s not why you were upset earlier.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Hey. I don’t want you to hide your feelings from me. Okay? Tell me what’s going on.

Abby: I just — I can’t help thinking, will dominic think we didn’t love him enough to fight for him?

Chance: What? No. No, he’s not gonna think that. You know why? ‘Cause there was nothing to fight. There was only a bond to honor and to respect.

Abby: I’m just — I’m not sure that that’s true.

Chance: You love both brad and victor, didn’t you? Yeah, and I don’t think dominic’s gonna think any differently. Just as devon and I are gonna love that little kid with everything we got.

Abby: I just — I keep feeling that — I mean, what if there was another solution, something that was better, something that felt right?

Chance: Baby, this is right. And this is what little boy’s gonna know going forward, just all kinds of love, from all three of his parents. Including his extended family, which is 85% of genoa city.

Abby: He definitely won’t have a lack of aunts and uncles and cousins.

Chance: No, he sure won’T. He’s gonna grow up thinking he’s the luckiest little boy in the world. And with you as his mom, I tell you, that’s exactly what he is.

Abby: [ Sighs ] My foundation doesn’t settle…

Amanda: Okay, it’s not that i think that anything is gonna go wrong, it’s just my job to be prepared for any possible contingencies.

Devon: Yeah, I understand that. But I believe that this custody agreement is gonna go through. I mean, I trust abby and chance and christine.

Amanda: Yeah, I do, too, on the whole, and I do believe that they were being sincere yesterday. But they have had some time to think, and the paperwork still hasn’t been filed, so until it is, nothing is set in stone.

Devon: I know. I know that’s true, but I think that they truly believe that me having shared custody is the best thing for dominic, or else they wouldn’t have come around the way they did, you know?

Amanda: Yeah, no, i absolutely agree. And this is just the nature of being an attorney, okay? Until I can dot my I’s and cross my t’s, I just can’t relax.

Devon: I understand, and i have complete faith in you.

Amanda: As you should. I’m gonna make sure that this happens for you so that you can spend a lifetime loving that little boy.

Devon: I want you to know that I’m so happy to have you on my side.

Amanda: Yeah?

Devon: Yeah. And when I imagine my future with dominic, I see you right there with me.

Amanda: Well, I can’t wait.

Sharon: Do I need to remind you that you are an amazing stepdad to noah and mariah and faith? They adore you, rey.

Rey: I like to think I have a great relationship with all of them.

Sharon: You do. And I know that you are trained in the art of investigation, reading people. You even helped save mariah when she was kidnapped. I would never insinuate that you have a lack of insight into my children.

Rey: Thank you. I’m not fishing for compliments, though. Look, you and nick have a unique understanding of how your kids tick, which surpasses mine, which makes sense since i haven’t been around them until they’re much older.

Sharon: Well, you may get the opportunity when mariah and tessa adopt.

Rey: Yeah. I’m looking forward to being there from the beginning. But the real question is, are you ready to be a grandma?

Sharon: Oh, I’m fine.

Rey: I mean, you don’t look like a grandma.

Sharon: Well, thank you. I’m just thrilled at the idea of having a new baby in the family. It’s a really nice thing to hope for and dream about.

Rey: That is a beautiful dream. And you are gonna make a beautiful grandmother.

Sharon: Oh, thank you. You know, your idea of a grandmother is a little outdated. You know, grandmas come in all shapes and sizes. I mean, why can’t a grandma look like this?

Rey: Ooh. Oh, yeah, you are so right. You know, and as far as hot grandmothers go, you are the hottest.

Sharon: Oh.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Well, you’re gonna be a hot grandpa.

Rey: Oh, yeah?

Sally: So he asked me how to get to carnegie hall. I thought he was setting up for a joke, so I said, “practice, practice, practice.” But then I realized he was just asking for directions, which i took as a compliment ’cause apparently I do not look like a tourist. Hey, you asked me about my new york trip. These are the highlights. What’s wrong? Are you still worried about my problem with chelsea? Look, I’m sorry that I unloaded on you. It was unprofessional.

Adam: I have bigger work issues on my mind right now than your feud with chelsea.

Sally: Okay. Like I said before, I’m a good listener. You can bounce ideas off me. I asked you to breakfast. I’ve been talking the whole time. Please tell me what’s bothering you.

Adam: Are you sure that you can listen as a friend and not as an employee of newman media?

Sally: Absolutely. What’s going on?

Adam: My father said he’s gonna be taking a more hands-on role at the company.

Sally: Ouch. Are you sure you’re not making this out to be harsher than it is?

Adam: No. No, there’s no softer way to put it. I’ve lost credibility with my father.

Sally: Okay, well, what triggered this? I mean, why is victor butting in now?

Adam: He thinks I put the company at risk by falling for billy’s idiotic plan.

Sally: Yeah, but you didn’T. So no harm, no foul. So why is he throwing his weight around?

Adam: Because this — this is what he does. Just when you think everything is going smoothly and you’ve earned his trust, he just likes to throw you off-balance.

Sally: [ Clears throat ] Well, it must be frustrating having victor undermine you.

Adam: Yeah. Yeah. He’s constantly testinme. I always seem to fail in his eyes. I mean, granted, we have had a complicated relationship and i haven’t been a model son, but ever since we started working together at newman media, I’ve made an effort to get back in his good graces, and I thought things were going smoothly. Until now. Suddenly he’s back to second-guessing everything I do. It’s demoralizing.

Sally: I’m sorry.

Adam: Yeah, and the problem with this current issue is i don’t even know where it’s coming from. It’s like the accusation of me falling for billy’s plan is an excuse. See, victor’s always three moves ahead, but I don’t even know who his opponent is this time.

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Adam: Look, I, um — i probably shouldn’t have confided those things to an employee.

Sally: No. I’m glad you did.

Adam: Just, you know, if your division is affected by what victor is doing —

Sally: Well, do you think it will be?

Adam: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I don’t know. Just pretend like you didn’t hear any of that.

Sally: Don’t do that.

Adam: Do what?

Sally: Backpedal. It’s cowardly. You said it. Own it.

Adam: Alright. I own it.

Sally: Good. Because I get what you’re feeling. The lack of trust is exhausting and makes it hard for you to do your best work.

Adam: Look, I appreciate you listening, but I was not looking for advice. I just — I really need to know that you’re gonna keep what i said to yourself.

Sally: I’m on your side, adam, and if you ever need to talk again, I’m here. Look, I know what it’s like constantly having to prove yourself. I kept having to do that atforrester back in L.A., And i kind of get the sense that that’s what’s gonna go on with chelsea and chloe.

Adam: Well, it may just be a function of being a part of a successful business. You know, you have big egos and high stakes.

Sally: I thought I had a good thing going when it was just chloe and me. But now I can see that that was too good to last.

Adam: Hey, you know what? We should get back to the office.

Sally: Yeah. Well, might not be my office for much longer. Okay, so, what is with this sudden interest in relocating newman fashion? Is that your idea or chelsea’s?

Adam: Oh, that’s definitely hers. But it might have been my fault. I told her in no uncertain terms that we’re over and there’s no future for us. She wants to avoid the day-to-day awkwardness of working in the same place.

Sally: Yeah, well, I’m sure chelsea sees it as a bonus if we move offices. That way, I can’t just pop in and run something by you.

Adam: Possibly.

Sally: Yeah, but that’s not fair because I want the day-to-day run-ins with you. For professional reasons.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: And it’s ironic because I’m the reason that newman fashion is on the map because of my design for victoria’s dress. And now I have no decision-making power whatsoever, and chelsea is constantly putting me down.

Adam: Look, I don’t wanto go over all this again, okay? You are obviously very talented and you are business-savvy, but for now they are your superiors. You answer to them. And I’m sure one day that you will have your own line again. But you just have to be patient.

Sally: Is that something that you’d be willing to invest in? Because I would be totally okay with that.

Adam: That’s a very nice try. Why don’t we just focus on the business we have before we start thinking about launching new ones?

Chloe: Now that we’ve seen what’s out there, I love that we have decided to move our office. I mean, there are just so many better places for us.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm.

Chloe: And the place that we love, it looks like we can get a deal.

Sharon: I didn’t mean to overhear, but are you moving offices?

Chloe: That’s the plan.

Sharon: Ah. Why would you do that?

Chelsea: Uh, just change of environment. That’s all.

Sharon: Well, I know that you’re selling the penthouse. Do you feel the need to put more distance between you and adam at work, too?

Chelsea: This is a business decision, not a personal one.

Chloe: Yeah. We just — we just need to expand.

Sharon: I get it. Good for you.

Chloe: Yeah, we’re just looking for, younow, k more creative location.

Sharon: Yeah, a little inspiration. I love it.

Chloe: I’m excited to have a new workspace. I mean, finally we get to start creating our stuff again.

Sharon: Yeah, that — that does sound exciting.

Chelsea: You know what? Um, I’ve got to put sugar in this. Excuse me. Hey. Rey.

Rey: Hey.

Chelsea: How are you?

Rey: I’m good. Come. Join me.

Chelsea: Oh, you know, i meant to thank you again for sending that christmas gift for connor.

Rey: [ Chuckles ] Well, i hope he liked it. I bet you miss him, having spent all that time together over the holidays.

Chelsea: Yeah. We’re very close. I’m just glad he got to spend time at my place.

Rey: Yeah, from what I hear, it’s not gonna be your place much longer. You’re selling the penthouse?

Chelsea: It’s true. It time to get away from all those memories.

Rey: Yeah. It’s for the best. I’m sure you’ll find a great new place.

Chelsea: Yeah. I’m looking forward to it.

Rey: You should.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Chloe: Hey. So, is your coffee sweet enough?

Chelsea: You know what? I forgot to get the sugar.

Rey: Oh, that was my fault. I distracted her.

Chelsea: Rey and I started talking, and it totally slipped my mind, but that’s okay. Actually, we need to get to the office to gethe ball rolling. It was good to see you, rey. And thank you again for connor’s gift.

Rey: It’s my pleasure.

Chelsea: You know, it’s nice talking to somebody who genuinely cares about my well-being, no ulterior motive, just a sincere “how are you?” It’s refreshing.

Rey: Well, I don’t think that should be such a rare occurrence.

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Chloe: We found our new space.

Chelsea: It’s perfect.

Chloe: It’s big.

Chelsea: So we can expand.

Chloe: It’s got a great creative vibe.

Chelsea: Which will help us create great content.

Chloe: And attract young, vibrant talent.

Adam: Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but, uh, I’ve actually been giving this more thought, and now is not a time to incur more costs, okay? I don’t want to make a big cash outlay for an expensive new lease.

[ Both stammer ]

Chloe: Okay, well, uh, that is the best part — because they are offering a deal… because they want new tenants in this part of town.

Chelsea: The money we save on overhead we can use towards hiring new staff.

Chloe: Expansion and growth. Those are good things for a business.

Adam: Yes, they are. I mean, I’ll have to look at the numbers, but it’s — it’s hard to argue with your logic, i guess.

Chelsea: Excellent. Excellent. We will let the finance department handle signing a new lease.

Adam: Is it really what you want?

Chloe: It’s best for the business.

Adam: Okay, well, maybe chelsea s riwat — it would be best overall if we aren’t crossing paths all day long.

Chelsea: Excuse me.

Sally: Hey, chelsea. How is the search for the new offices going? I would love to have some input.

Chelsea: Oh, I’m sure you would. Talk to chloe about it. She’ll fill you in.

Sally: Hey. What do I have to do to get you to treat me with a tiny speck of respect?

Chelsea: To be honest, I’m not sure I will ever be able to cut you a break.

Sally: Okay. Well, I know that’s not a reflection of my talents or my abilities. You may pretend like my ideas are subpar, but you know better than that. This is personal. Which I don’t understand because there’s nothing going on between me and adam.

Chelsea: Save it. I know this game you’re playing. I wrote the rule book on it. You may pretend you’re not after him, yet you monopolize his time, and I think you and I both know why. Stop playing me for a fool.

Sally: I did nothing. Chelsea just went off on me. Again. It’s really starting to grate on my nerves.

Chloe: No. It is starting to grate on my nerves. I’m not sure how much of this i can take. Something’s got to give.

Rey: Understood. I’ll be there shortly. Okay. I got to go.

Sharon: I had a feeling.

Rey: Thank you.

Sharon: So, how’d your talk with chelsea go?

Rey: It was good. It was good. You know, um, she has a positive attitude about starting over. I feel for her. It’s gonna be tough with all the reminders of everything that went wrong.

Sharon: Yeah, I’m sure there’s something around every corner that can be a reminder of what happened last year.

Rey: Yeah. Even me. I’m a living, breathing reminder, and so are you. And adam.

Sharon: Well, she is putting some distance between herself and adam. I know she’s selling the penthouse, and now there’s talk of her and chloe getting a new office space.

Rey: Those are all good ideas. Too much time around adam can’t be a good thing.

Sharon: Agreed. But, um, you seemed to put her at ease. You have a good rapport with her.

Rey: I was just asking her about connor. I know she loves to talk about her son, like most parents do. Ah, I got to go. I’ll see you later.

Sharon: Okay.

Rey: Mwah. Bye.

Abby: Look. That’s so nice that louise sent us this video of dom in his music class.

Chance: Oh, look at him go. He’s a total charmer.

Abby: So cute.

Chance: So engaged with that teacr.

Abby: Yeah.

[ Sighs ]

Chance: What are you thinking about now? Hmm? You wish we would have gone to class with him?

Abby: No. Maybe it’s not dom that I’m worried about. Maybe it’s me. That I’m gonna struggle handing my son off to devon.

Chance: Abby, that’s not what we’re doing. He’s still gonna live here a majority of the time.

Abby: Okay, but what about the days and the nights that he’s not with us? I mean, I’m worried that it’s gonna break me.

Chance: Hey. Are you kidding me? That is not gonna happen. Abby, you were tough enough to defy everyone, including the government, and track me down and find me in spain. And when I felt like I couldn’t come home, you didn’t back down until I changed my mind.

Abb this is different. That was me refusing to give up someone that I love. This is me having to just walk away, even if it’s only for one day a week. I just — I don’t think that I’m strong enough. My plaque psoriasis…

Chance: I’m so sorry you’re hurting like this. It kills me to see it.

Abby: Don’t apologize. I’m the one who should feel guilty…because this is the best thing for you and for dominic and devon. It’s just — it’s just difficult.

Chance: Well, should we call christine, tell her we changed our minds?

Abby: No. No. We can’t go back on our word. ‘Cause, yes, this is horrible and it hurts, but… it’s the right thing to do.

Amanda: Hey, I am heading out to a meeting with a potential client who wants to set up a trust for her grandchildren.

Devon: Well, that’s really cool. Making sure her family’s taken care of. Maybe I should think of doing something like that for dominic.

Amanda: Okay, let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet.

[ Cellphone pings it’s from christine.

Devon: What’s she say?

Amanda: They have approved our amendments to the custody agreement. Everything is on track.

Devon: [ Laughs ] Yes.

[ Chuckles ]

Chloe: Okay, well, that was a fast exit.

Chelsea: I don’t want to be in that office with that woman for another second.

Chloe: Okay. I have tried to give you your space and accommodate your needs on this, but you are making it really tough.

Chelsea: How?

Chloe: I took this job with adam, my mortal enemy, in part because of you. I built us a viable business for you to come back to. I sent sally to new york to help you. I am moving the business across town to help you. I am giving and giving just to appease you, and you’re not giving anything back. I have done everything that i can to make this work, and i cannot handle the bickering. It is d fobamorale, and it’s bad for business. We need sally. She is valuable to our business, but you don’t seem to realize that or care. So I’m done trying to help you. It’s your turn to figure this out.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Sally: Well, chelsea just bit my head off again.

Adam: Look, look, I don’t want to hear about it, okay? I had enough of it at the restaurant. And I’m definitely not getting in the middle of it. In fact, that’s why I signed off on the plan to move offices.

Sally: Okay, but I —

Adam: Please, please don’t argue with me. It was my decision to make, and I did.

Sally: Alright. I appreciate that. And you’re right. You shouldn’t get in the middle of it. It’s not fair to you. But I also have to look out for myself. I will not be treated like that. And I get the feeling that chelsea’s trying to squeeze me out, and now that victor is gonna be more involved, I don’t know what’s gonna happen to newman fashion. And I don’t think that he respects or cares for the division, so I’m in trouble here.

Adam: What would you like me to do about that?

Sally: Well, you know chelsea better than anyone, so maybe you can give me some pointers on what to look out for?

Adam: All I know is you need to figure it out with her if you want to keep the job, okay? Because as much as I have come to appreciate your ability to land on your feet, if your plan is to go to war with chelsea, I don’t like your chances.

Sally: I think you underestimate me.

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Tessa: So, I asked mariah to come to society and help me with a promoter.

Mariah: Only there was no promoter. It was this beautiful, romantic set-up, and then… tessa got down on one knee.

Tessa: Oh, my gosh, the look on her face — priceless!

Mariah: I was like, “are you doing what I think you’re doing?”

Sharon: Wait, you mean —

Both: We’re engaged!

Sharon: Oh, my gosh! Oh, my gosh! Wow, congratulations! That’s amazing.

Mariah: Thank you!

Sharon: Oh!

Christine: Thank you for coming on such short notice.

Amanda: It’s not a problem.

Devon: Before you guys say anything, I know that things got really heated last time we all talked, and just know we all want the same thing, and that’s what’s best for dominic.

Abby: Well, like I said over the phone…chance and I talked, and we have something to tell you.

Ashland: Well, I’ll walk these contracts up to legal as soon as we are done here.

Victoria: Thank you.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] The changes that we’re requesting are pretty minor, so we shouldn’t have any pushback from chancellor. And it looks like lily is staying out of it, letting jill put the chanccomm sale to bed. Is that your impression, too? What is it?

Victoria: Uh, nothing. I’m sorry, what was your question?

Ashland: Why don’t we talk about what’s bothering you instead?

Victoria: What adam said about dad, it just got me thinking.

Ashland: Well, that’s a bit shocking.

Victoria: Yes, I know, I’m usually trying to ignore everything that comes out of his mouth. It’s just so much noise.

Ashland: But this time?

Victoria: Adam’s right about one thing — our father can be very unpredictable. He sees the world as a big three-dimensional game of chess.

Ashland: And he views you kids as his pawns.

Victoria: Sometimes. But it was a very good reminder that, no matter how well things are going and no matter how much he seems to be supporting you, you can never let your guard down, not for one second.

Ashland: Well, I take nothing for granted where victor’s concerned — or anybody else, for that matter. You are the only person I trust completely. And I hope you feel the same about me.

Victor: By the way, I’ve put adam on notice that I’m gonna take a more active role at newman media.

Nikki: Oh. Because of how close billy came to deceiving him?

Victor: Showed a serious lack of judgment on adam’s part, you know? And, um, I don’t even want to mention his decision to involve this spectra woman.

Nikki: Well, I think it’s great that you’re going to be more of a presence. And I know you can’t wait to get back into the game. Now, as far as adam goes, I’m sure he was none too pleased.

Victor: Well, I’ve given him every chance to succeed, you know? And, uh…

[ Sighs ] No damage has been done so far to the company. I want to make sure that it doesn’T.

Nikki: Well, you’re right to be cautious. Adam is just going to have to accept your decision — or not.

Nick: Hey, there.

Nikki: Hey, you two. What a surprise.

Victor: What a surprise.

Nikki: Yes.

Victor: What are you doing here?

Noah: Dad and I have some news we want to share. And, grandpa, I wanted you to hear this from me personally. Yo you ready?

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Michael: I’ve been thinking about the offer you made the other day.

Victor: I’m sure you didn’t trek all the way out here to turn me down.

Michael: I am intrigued by the possibility of doing some private work with you…

Victor: Uh-huh.

Michael: …As long as it’s not overwhelming, which would defeat the whole purpose of my resignation.

Victor: Of course. I understand that, you know, but don’t you worry. I will make this as appealing to you as possible, okay?

Lauren: I’m sorry I’m late.

Michael: Hey. Give me a kiss.

Lauren: Hi, darling.

Michael: Mwah. You want some coffee?

Lauren: No, I want you to stop keeping me in suspense. How was the meeting with victor?

Michael: He made an even more compelling argument for why i should work with him after i officially resign as da.

Lauren: Ha-ha. Well, you’re gonna have to stop using the word “resign” or “retire” after you’re on his payroll. I mean, you only too well

[Sighs] How demanding he can be.

Michael: This time it’s gonna be different.

Lauren: [ Chuckles ] Oh, those are famous last words.

Michael: No, no, I made it clear to him that if I accept his deal, that I will not be at his beck and call 24/7.

Lauren: Oh, really? And how did he respond?

Michael: He promised not to monopolize my time.

Lauren: Hmm, well [Chuckles] If victor promised.

Michael: No, no, he pitched this more as a cerebral partnership where I use legal strategies and tactics to secure his legacy.

Lauren: Wow, that seems very respectful.

Michael: I believe it will be. No more getting hauled out of bed at 2:00 A.M. Look, he understands that I am seriously not interested in any job that consumes my life.

Lauren: Okay. Well, why don’t we talk about why you’re interested. Let’s do columns of plus and minuses, and then you can weigh in on what you want to do.

Michael: You’re good.

Lauren: [ Chuckles ] Yes.

Michael: Thank you.

Lauren: Yes, I am.

Michael: I need that kind of clarity. I have to be ruthlessly honest in order to make the decision that’s best for you and me.

Noah: I’ve accepted a full-time position at new hope.

Victor: Whoa, wait a minute. That’s a hell of a turnaround from what you were doing.

Nick: Yep, I am planning on keeping him very busy.

Noah: Grandpa, I hope you’re not mad that I chose to do this instead of more work for you and adam.

Victor: No. Not at all, noah. I’m very happy that you’re working side-by-side with your father.

Nikki: So am I. I’m thrilled.

Noah: Thanks, grandma.

Victor: So what will your new position entail?

Noah: The plan is to learn every facet of the organization, top to bottom.

Nick: Then we will figure out what’s the best fit for him.

Nikki: Well, what about your art? You’re so talented and I know you have a lot of passion for it.

Noah: Yeah, well, see, that’s just it. You know, the reason I felt so dissatisfied when I left london, it had become less and less about the art and more about commerce. I was letting all these so-called elites tell me what they thought was good instead of just expressing myself through my art and trying to connect with people.

Victor: Ah.

Noah: The whole process, it had become so unorganic. There was no joy in it. I had no spark, and it wasn’t until I came back here and started working on tessa’s album cover that it finally came back. Anyways, I’m gonna get back to my art, doing it for myself, but first, I feel like I need a reset, and I think being a part of what my dad’s created is a step in the right direction. And now that I have a better understanding of what new hope’s all about, I admire this guy even more. You know, he gets up every day and actually improves people’s lives. He doesn’t brag about it. He doesn’t have a pr firm. He doesn’t just say he’s gonna give back to the community. He just gets out there and does it.

Nick: Okay, that’s — that’s more than enough.

Noah: [ Laughs ]

Nikki: [ Chuckles ]

Noah: Besides, what could be better than working with my old man?

Victor: Not a thing, son. Not a thing.

Devon: So what have you guys decided?

Abby: Chance and I are ready to accept your conditions. At first, when you brought up the idea of revising our agreement, getting formal visitation, I…could only hear alarm bells, and I was terrified. You know, we still have so much healing to do.

Chance: I have a lot more healing to do. You know, much more than I let on.

Abby: And I would never want anyone to get in the way of that or tear our family apart with some court battle.

Devon: No, and I never wanted it to get to that point either. I was always hoping that the three of us could work something out.

Amanda: And it seems like you have.

Abby: Chance helped me see that this is what’s best for dominic, and I have nothing to be afraid of.

Devon: Well, thank you. Truly, I really do mean that. And — and you really don’t have anything to be afraid of, abby. I promise you that, ’cause this doesn’t change any part of the dynamic. This has always been about the three of us doing everything we can to give dominic the best possible upbringing.

Christine: That should always be the focus. The child’s wellbeing, it supersedes everything.

Devon: Absolutely. And, guys, I don’t just have love for dominic. I love the both of you, too. Really, you guys are like family to me, and I never, ever had any intention of taking anything from you. I never will.

Abby: I didn’t see that before, but I do now.

Chance: Me too. And I’m sorry it took so long to realize that. I mean, devon, you’ve done so much for our son already. You helped bring him into this world. You watched over him while abby was in spain. I mean, since the day that you offered to be our donor, I mean, you’ve been a strong and steady presence for him, and I really appreciate that, man.

Devon: That’s — absolutely, and that’s never gonna change.

Abby: And just for the record, this isn’t about chance and me backing down from a fight or giving in. This is what you and dominic deserve.

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Christine: Alright, so amanda and I will negotiate all the specifics of the joint custody agreement, put together all necessary paperwork.

Amanda: And it will take some time for the courts to finalize things, but we will approach this in the spirit in which the decision was made. Everyone coming from a place of mutual respect and working together for dominic’s benefit.

Devon: I do have one request that I’d like to make.

Christine: Yeah, now would be the time.

Devon: Abby, I’ve always really, really appreciated how much thought you put into dominic’s name and making sure that it, you know, reflects everyone that he’s a part of and everyone who’s a part of him. And in that same spirit, I’d like to give him neil’s last name, ’cause he’s your godfather, and I just thought it would be a great way to honor the man that showed me what being a father and being a family is all about. So I would love if he would be known as dominic phillip newman-abbott-winters- chancellor.

Chance: That sounds perfect.

Devon: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah.

Devon: Thank you.

Sharon: What a gorgeous ring, and it looks like it’s a perfect fit.

Tessa: Just like us.

Mariah: Aww.

Sharon: I’m so happy for you two.

Mariah: Thank you, mom.

Tessa: You know, we’re happy for us too.

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: Okay, I know how much you two love each other, so please don’t take this the wrong way.

Mariah: Oh, god, what?

Sharon: I just hope you’re not only doing this because you think it’ll help your chances of adoption.

Mariah: Oh, what?

Tessa: Oh.

Mariah: No, no.

Tessa: Absolutely not.

Mariah: No, we’re not getting married because of how it’s gonna look on the adoption forms.

Tessa: No, that’s not the reason I proposed at all.

Mariah: Mom, we want this so much, and it is the perfect next step for us. We’re really excited to start planning.

[ Laughs ]

Sharon: Planning a wedding! Faith is going to be in heaven.

Mariah: Oh, my gosh, we should call her and tell her.

Tessa: Oh, yes, we should definitely share in our happiness.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Lauren: Okay, let’s start in the cons column.

Michael: Alright.

Lauren: The reason you wanted to step down as da is because you wanted to spend more time with me. Now, best case scenario, that’s gonna be cut into.

Michael: No, no, you are my priority. I’m going to ensure that work conforms to our life and our schedule rather than the other way around. Oh, come on, if I don’t work at all, I’m gonna be insufferable, as gloria and kevin were so quick to point out.

Lauren: Okay, moving on in the cons column…

Michael: Alright, alright, alright.

Lauren: …Is victor himself. The man thrives on chaos.

Michael: No, the man is a business genius who simply wants to secure his legacy.

Lauren: Oh, honey. He does not want to hire a man of your caliber so he can ride peacefully off into the sunset. He needs a legal ninja who can kick ass and take names and move along his agenda.

Michael: He did say things were about to get interesting.

Lauren: [ Laughs ] See? I knew it.

Michael: No, I’ll be doing exciting work that will get my blood going. That’s a definite plus in my book.

Lauren: Right, in the shark-infested waters of the newman corporate world and the accompanying family drama.

Michael: [ Clears throat ] Which would make for some rather pleasant pillow talk.

Lauren: [ Chuckles ] You are very sexy when your blood is boiling.

[ Laughs ]

Michael: I am. Tsss. Pro column.

Lauren: Wow. You are really excited about this.

Michael: I am.

Lauren: I haven’t seen you this excited about work in a long time.

Michael: And the pay will be excellent. Of that, I have no doubt.

Lauren: Ah. But did victor tell you what you were going to have to do for this money?

Michael: Uh, other than strategize? He, uh, did hint at a particular concern.

Ashland: I know you and I are in a much better place, but given everything you know, if you’re still not ready to trust me 100%…

Victor: I’m always gonna trust you, until you give me a reason not to.

Ashland: Fair enough. Although some might say i already have.

Victoria: You kno you shared some very painful things about your past with me, things that, you know, you were ashamed of, but you dealt with them. And I understand now why you held back in telling me. You were — you were worried that I wouldn’t understand that those things are a part of who you are. But they don’t define you — the man that you are, the man that I love, who’s been so goodto me.

Ashland: Thank you for understanding.

Victoria: We have been living under the threat of your illness for such a long time. But now we have reason to hope that we’re gonna have more time together and enjoy this life that we’ve built together and make each other deliriously happy.

Ashland: You know, the day that we went over to your mom and dad’s to tell them the good news about how well the treatments were working, victor said to me that if I beat this cancer, I’d eventually get tired of smelling the roses, that I’d want to jump back into the fray.

Victoria: I remember.

Ashland: Well, he said it jokingly, but after what you shared, I’m starting to wonder if he was actually considering the possibility.

Victoria: The two of us, side-by-side, running newman/locke — we would be a force to be reckoned with and then some, wouldn’t we?

Ashland: Well, that’s how the man’s mind works, so i understand you’d be worried about what he might be planning, despite how cordial it seems at the moment.

Victoria: Yeah. And that’s not all. I showed my hand about newman media.

Ashland: And you’re wondering if it was the best move. You still want to take over the company, don’t you?

Victoria: More than anything.

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Mariah: Hi. I know I don’t usually call you at school, but we thought that this is something that you might want to know right away. By “we,” I mean tessa, mom, and me. We’re at crimson lights right now, and tessa and I wanted to share some news with you. We’re engaged. Oh, boy. Okay. Yep. Yeah, you’re excited. I can tell. Oh, my goodness.

[ Laughs ] Well, yeah, it was beautiful. I mean, it was this wonderful romantic setting, and tessa got down on one knee and she gave me this gorgeous ring. Did I cry? No, I didn’t — I didn’t cry. I didn’t — oh.

Tessa: Yeah, she definitely did.

Mariah: Okay, yes, yes, of course I cried. Like a baby. But — no, we don’t know. A date?

[ Laughs ] This just happened. But we will need somebody to help plan an epic wedding, so, like, I don’t know if you know anybody who would be able to do that. I mean, do you?

[ Laughs ] I’m teasing. Of course I meant you. Oh, yeah, she’s right here. Do you want to talk to her? Okay. I love you too. Bye.

Tessa: [ Chuckles ] Hi! So what do you think of our news?

[ Laughs ] You’re sweet. Yeah, we’re excited, too. Oh, a spring wedding? Well, you know, we haven’t really thought that detail out quite yet.

Sharon: No time to waste.

Tessa: I mean, this literally just happened. I asked mariah to marry me like an hour ago tops.

Mariah: Oh, hey, guys. Perfect timing. Tessa and I have some amazing news to share.

Nikki: Now it all makes sense.

Victor: Yeah?

Nikki: Why noah walked away from a seemingly vibrant life and career in london to come home to genoa city. I mean, now that I know the whole story, I really admire his courage.

Victor: You know, it can be tough to admit to oneself that one has to change direction.

Nikki: Absolutely. But I have to say, this is the happiest I have seen him since he got home. All caught up in what his father’s doing, wanting to work by his side.

[ Sighs ]

Victor: I meant what I said when I mentioned the fact that it makes me happy that he’s working side-by-side with his father.

Nikki: Yes. And, you know, when I think about how newman media started, I mean, adam seemed like he was putting his life in a different direction.

Victor: Yeah, well, there’s that.

Nikki: Well, adam has surprised me in a good way. Maybe he’ll surprise you, too.

Victor: Yeah. My darling, I promise you, though, that my new expanded role at newman media will not take away from my time with you.

Nikki: Victor, I know that family is the most important thing to you. Being a good husband, being a good father.

Michael: Oh, gang’s all here. I’m so sorry. Joan just showed me in. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Victor: Hello, michael.

Michael: You look beautiful.

Nikki: Oh, well, aren’t you sweet? Thank you so much. You know what? I need to check in with the office, so excuse me.

Victor: Okay, my darling. Alrighty.

Michael: I’m here to discuss terms.

Victor: Really? Glad to hear that.

Abby: So what are the next steps?

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Christine: We should have a proposal for you to look at soon.

Devon: Okay, that sounds great. In the meantime, I’ll get my place prepared for his first overnight.

Amanda: Sounds like a plan.

Christine: Well, I’m gonna get to work.

Amanda: Oh, me toO. We’ll walk out with you.

Devon: Sure.

Chance: Alright.

Abby: This agreement isn’t about us. It’s about the baby we all adore. Dom should be a part of this.

Devon: Hey, buddy. How yodoinu man? How you doing? I missed you. Oh.

[ Laughs ] Oh, hey, buddy. Oh. How you doing? I missed you. You know, we’re gonna be able to spend a lot more time together and have more chances to get to know each other. And I have some big news for you, too. You know that name of yours? It’s gonna get a little bit longer because you’re gonna be a winters now, too. That’s right. And your grandpa’s looking down on you smiling.

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Nick: This is such great news. You said the proposal just happened?

Sharon: At society. Tessa had surprised mariah with this whole romantic scene.

Tessa: Yeah, it was perfect. She was in total shock.

Mariah: Kind of like the look on noah’s face right now. I mean, I couldn’t believe when tessa got down on one knee, i mean, that was a big clue, though.

Noah: You went old school. Nice.

Mariah: Yeah, and she had this amazing speech about the obstacles we’ve faced and where we’re going next as a couple. You know, a home, a life, a family.

Sharon: Ohh.

Mariah: Okay, don’t start crying, okay? I’m not crying.

Sharon: I’m not crying, you’re crying.

Mariah: I’m not crying.

Nick: I think you’re both crying.

Mariah: Okay, we’re allowed.

Tessa: Well, and then I gave mariah the ring and she told me some beautiful things back. She called me her angel, for last summer, being each other’s heart and home. I’m gonna remember and cherish everything you said to me forever.

Michael: Uh…that is a very generous offer, victor. If you’re trying to dazzle me, it’s working.

Victor: I expect you to earn every dime of it.

Michael: As long as we keep a very strong boundary around the time commitment. You can’t expect me to make this job my life, and I refuse to respond to your calls at all hours of the night. I can’t emphasize that enough.

Victor: I have the same concern now that I’ve assumed an expanded role at newman media.

Michael: Alright. Good. I’m glad we’re on the same wavelength.

Victor: So it won’t be an issue, alright? I promise.

Michael: Well, if you promise…

Victor: No crossed fingers behind my back.

Michael: Good. Well, I have to wait to see how that part plays out before i believe it, and I also need to officially resign as district attorney.

Victor: Well, I understand, but, I mean, I see no reason why you couldn’t begin to work for me unofficially.

Ashland: And I have seen you in action. And when you want something, look out, world.

Victoria: I want newman media.

Ashland: Well, the question is how best to go about getting it.

Victoria: I think we need a new strategy. Trying to drive a wedge between adam and my dad is not gonna work — for all of the reasons that he threw in my face. Our father is way too unpredictable.

Ashland: But it did have a destabilizing effect. It put your brother on the defensive. It was a good opening gambit.

Victoria: One that we can build on. The key is making my dad believe this was all his idea.

Ashland: Instead of pitting father against son, we go back to the original idea. Make adam fail.

Devon: Who is this guy, huh?

[ Chuckles ] Who is he? There you go. Guys, I really can’t say thank you enough for the choice that you made and for handling everything the way you did.

Chance: Of course, man. I want to thank you, as well, for seeing the bigger picture here. I guess we’ll be talking to you soon.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Definitely.

Chance: Y’all take care.

Devon: You too.

Christine: I’ll be in touch.

Amanda: I do have a few preliminary stipulations. I’ll send them right over.

Christine: Sounds good.

Amanda: Okay.

Abby: Devon.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: You are a great friend and a wonderful parent, and I’m sorry that I lost sight of that. I swear it’ll never happen again.

Devon: Okay. Love you guys.

Amanda: Have a good day.

Chance: See ya. And thank you again, christine. I mean, we always appreciate your support and guidance.

Christine: I just hope you’re both comfortable with how things ended up.

Abby: We are.

Christine: Okay. We’ll talk soon.

Chance: Hey. Are you sure you’re okay? Or did I just push you to agree to something that you didn’t want? Be ready for whatever life throws your way.

Mariah: Faith squealed so loud when we told her the news, I think she probably freaked out, like, everyone in her vicinity.

Nick: Well, faith has always rooted for you and tessa.

Mariah: Yeah, she wants to help us plan the wedding, but now I’m thinking that she might get a little obsessive with it. Maybe this is not a good idea.

[ Laughs ]

Sharon: Might not be a bad thing. I mean, no offense, but organization’s never been your strong suit.

Mariah: Wow.

Noah: I’m gonna go get some coffee. Anyone want some?

Mariah: Yeah, I’ll take some.

Nick: Yeah, sounds good.

Noah: I’ll bring the pot over.

Sharon: Oh, I just forgot something. I’ll be right back.

Nick: I just, you know, look at you about to start this big adventure. I just can’t stop thinking about, um…

Mariah: Yeah, cassie. I know. All the what-ifs.

Nick: I’m proud of you.

Tessa: Need some help?

Noah: Uh, no, I got it. I’m really happy for you guys. I don’t think I’ve seen two people more in love.

Tessa: Well, I just want to see you happy.

Noah: Oh, I’m so happy it’s almost nauseating. No, seriously, I mean, I left a place that was sucking my soul dry, and now I get to something I’m actually happy about with my dad.

Tessa: Really? What are you doing?

Noah: He offered me a full-time job over at new hope, so now I have time for painting and photography. So what’s not to be happy about?

Tessa: Oh, I mean, that all sounds amazing. I’m — I’m really happy that everything’s falling into place for you.

Mariah: Hi.

Tessa: Hi.

Sharon: Oh, no. Looks like noah’s fallen in love with tessa again.

Chance: Abby, all of this is happening because of what’s going on with me, how I’ve been struggling since i got back, how I’ve been questioning myself as a father. The last thing that I want is for this to put a wall between us. I really don’t want that.

Abby: No, it won’T. I don’t want you thinking that way. I’m just — I’m so thankful that you finally opened up to me. I love you more now than ever.

Chance: I love you, too. I love you so much. And I’m so grateful that you understand where I’m coming from and that you accepted devon to take on this role. I think it’s what’s best for everyone involved. I really do.

Abby: I know you do.

Chance: Hey. I know you. And as brave and as strong as you’ve been, I know this is not how you envisioned our family. And I know you’re still coming to terms with it and I know you’re still dealing with all these feelings. But you stood by me and you fought for me. You fought for our family, most importantly. And I promise you, I’m gonna do the same. Okay? This decision, it does not change the fact that we are still a family.

Devon: Oh, man.

[ Sighs ] That really just happen?

Amanda: That is the third time that you asked me that, and, yes, it really, really did.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] I was just so convinced that my friendship with abby was over and we were gonna have to go to court.

Amanda: Well, you made it clear from the beginning that this was solely about dominic’s welfare. And you came from a place of love and compassion. It just took them a while to see what I already knew. You are gonna bring so much to that little boy’s life.

Devon: Well, that’s — it’s crazy to think about. I mean, my son’s gonna be living here. I know it’s just for one day out of the week, but I’m gonna be able to know him as a real parent. And he’s gonna carry my dad’s name.

Amanda: I can see how happy this makes you, which makes me want to finish all this paperwork and file it as soon as possible.

Devon: Why do you say that? Are you worried they’re gonna change their minds? How did olay top expensive creams?

Michael: You were very certain that I would accept your offer.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] How long have I known you? I know you well enough to realize that you won’t be happy sitting on a porch in a rocking chair watching the sun go down.

Michael: I enjoy watching the sun go down with my wife very much.

Victor: You know what I mean.

Michael: And you know what i mean.

Victor: I will make certain that I will ease you into your new responsibilities, alright?

Michael: I’m eager to hear what you have in mind.

Victor: Well, be very interesting, let me put it that way.

Victoria: Step one — we sue for the name newman media. Well, now that we’ve acquired chanccomm, which includes newman enterprises’ original media division, we claim that there should be no newman entity that is not under the newman/locke umbrella.

Ashland: Well, victor and adam will say it’s outrageous, it’s unsupportable.

Victoria: So let them.

Ashland: I suppose that’s why we maintain the stable of the most cutthroat attorneys.

Victoria: Exactly. The suit will cause them so many headaches, tie up all of their lawyers, and hopefully distract adam while we hit them with step two.

Ashland: Which is?

Tessa: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Falling in love with her might be a little extreme, but he did tell me that he’s been spending so much time with tessa that it’s brought back some old feelings.

Sharon: Oh, poor kid. He left town because of her and then he got his heart broken in london, and now seems like it might be happening all over again.

Nick: Our son’s resilient. He is focused on making some changes in his life.

Noah: I got to go.

Mariah: Oh.

Noah: Bye, guys.

Tessa: See ya.

Nick: I think this new job is gonna be great for him.

Abby: Well, I won’t deny that this has been difficult, feeling like my family’s being torn apart. Some court battle. But I was telling the truth when I said I think you’re right, i think this is what’s best for dominic. For devon to play a bigger role in his life.

Chance: I’m so glad to hear that.

Abby: But this is still fresh and it’s challenging, and I promise I’ll do whatever it takes to embrace this new normal, and I will help you get your emotional footing, so we can be the family that we were meant to be.

Chance: I want that, too, and I promise you, I’m gonna do whatever it takes to give you that.

Abby: Yeah.

Amanda: Relax. I do not think that anything is gonna go wrong. I’m just doing my cautious attorney thing and covering all of my bases, but leave that all to me, okay?

Devon: Yeah, gladly.

Amanda: Now I’m gonna be your girlfriend and I’m gonna tell you that you can revel in this wonderful turn of events.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] I just can’t wait to bring my son back home. You know, it’S… my man. He’s gonna have your name, too, so he can carry on your legacy.

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Ashland: Well, you certainly live up to your reputation.

Michael: You haven’t been around here long enough to know much about me.

Ashland: You’d be surprised.

Devon: So, since becoming an official member of the family, i asked if that could be reflected in his name.

Abby: What’s wrong?

Victor: Acquiring newman media, that would create a formidable company, you know? It would make newman/locke the powerhouse in the media business.

Adam: But the question is, what would it mean for me?

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Mariah: Ooh! Nothing like coming downstairs in the morning, having a cup of coffee waiting for you.

Noah: Well, I hope you had up at your place because this one is for dad.

Mariah: Rude.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: So, you’re already buttering up the boss. Please tell me you accepted nick’s job offer.

Noah: I did.

Mariah: Yay! So you’re less of a flight risk now.

Noah: I’m not sure I like those criminal connotations, miss.

Mariah: You know what i meant. I know that you said that you were planning on staying and you’ve been here for a while now, but I got the sense that you didn’t want to be tied down, but now you’ve made a commitment.

Noah: Well, it’s a commitment to see how things go. So, how about you? You seemed kind of stressed out last night. Is everything okay with you and tess?

Mariah: Yeah, everything’s amazing. It’s better than it’s ever been. Um, I just have a couple of friends going through a tough time. And I see both sides of the situation. But there’s nothing I can do. So I just have to sit back, hold my breath, and hope everything works out for the best.

Abby: Chance, you don’t mean that. You can be a good father to dominic. You already are.

Devon: Chance, thank you for being honest, alright? I know that wasn’t easy for you to say. Now, I believe that we can all work together and come up with some kind of solution that will be good for everybody.

Abby: Just stop. You’re putting undue pressure on him, and it’s self-serving.

Chance: Abby, no. I came here on my own will.

Abby: Chance, I understand your impulse to reach out. I had the same one. But this was a mistake. We need to discuss this privately. Devon, we will talk to you after we meet with christine.

Devon: Abby, hang on. I’m your friend, okay? You know that. You know I wouldn’t do anything to intentionally hurt you, right?

Abby: Really? Because this hurts. It’s a betrayal.

Devon: I’m sorry that you see it that way. I really am. But I understand that you are doing what you think you need to do to protect your family. You need to understand, though, that that’s what I’m trying to do also. I wouldn’t be putting you guys through any of this if I didn’t care so much about dominic and you and chance.

Abby: Okay.

Chance: We’ll be in touch.

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Amanda: Wow. Well, if it isn’t dr. Askmdnow.

Elena: And if it isn’t the proprietor of genoa city’s newest law firm.

Amanda: So, you feeling up for the day?

Elena: I am. I have exactly 20 minutes before I need to head to the clinic. How about you?

Amanda: Client meetings all day.

Elena: Hmm. So, how’s working with your sister?

Amanda: Oh, well, there is never a dull moment with imani.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Amanda: But she is holding her own. She has so many contacts from working with the family.

Elena: Ah. So that means a lot of people in politics, right?

Amanda: Yes, and she has not been shy about reaching out and, um, getting in touch.

Elena: Really? Shocking. She’s always been so timid and self-effacing.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] She did give me an earful about her last encounter with you and nate.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Surprisingly enough, she didn’t seem as happy as everyone else about us living together.

Amanda: So, how is nate?

Elena: Who’s asking — you or your sister?

Amanda: Both, maybe.

Elena: [ Laughs ] He’s fine. I mean, honestly, he’s wonderful. He’s a great housemate. And you can feel free to tell your sister that we went with the beige bathroom rug. She’ll know what I’m talking about.

Amanda: Okay. Well, cheers to you both.

Elena: Thanks. Hey, nate and I have been concerned about devon and this lawsuit.

Amanda: Yeah.

Elena: I mean, it’s all happening so fast. How’s it going?

Devon: Hey, man.

Nate: It’s a beautiful day out today, man. Am I wrong, or are we supposed to go for a run?

Devon: Just not really feeling up to that today.

Nate: What’s wrong?

Devon: Abby and chance just left.

Nate: [ Sighs ] How’s that situation going?

Devon: It’s not going well. Life’s been hard enough.

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Nick: Hey, room for one more?

Mariah: Yeah. I hear congratulations are in order. We’ve got another newman recruit at new hope.

Nick: I’m so looking forward to it, just a father and son, nose to the grindstone, changing the world one family at a time. It’s been forever since we teamed up. I’m so excited.

Noah: Yeah, I think since the underground.

Nick: I think that new hope is gonna give you a real chance to spread your wings.

Mariah: And this is not going to be slinging beers and flirting with the customers. You’re gonna have to do, like, you know, actual work.

Noah: I may need to rethink this.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Make no mistake. There is a lot of work to do. But I can promise you that every day is gonna be different from the day before. And when a mother or father walks up to you and looks you in your eye and tells you that you changed their kids’ lives forever, there is no better feeling than that. You won’t want to do anything else. I seriously think he’s gonna revitalize the entire program.

Mariah: Wow. Those are some high expectations.

Nick: He’s up for it, right?

Noah: I can’t wait to get started.

Nick: Attaboy.

Elena: Wow. Poor devon. He and abby used to be so close. That must break his heart that she’s acting like he’s turned on her.

Amanda: Yeah, and now he’s worried that, even after everything is resolved, she may never trust him the same way.

Elena: Well, hopefully it doesn’t come to that.

Amanda: Well, if he wins, she’ll resent him, and if he loses, she will never forget that he tried to get custody.

Elena: Yeah, but I can understand why she’s acting so emotionally. I mean, nothing’s turned out how she thought it would. First she finds out that she can’t carry a child and then she learns that chance can’t father a baby and then her surrogate gets kidnapped by her ex-husband. And if that’s not bad enough, once the baby’s home safe and sound, she’s mistakenly told that her husband is killed.

Amanda: This is different. She’s not losing dominic. His biological father just wants to spend more time with him, just weekly visits.

Elena: I understand, but the fear of losing a child, it’s — it’s primal. I see it all the time with families who have sick babies. They’re terrified of losing their little ones, so they start acting out. They start doing things that defy logic. I just hope dominic comes out of this knowing how loved he is.

Amanda: That’s what everyone wants. They want the story to have a happy ending. But for now it’s just a complicated situation from every angle.

Nate: So, you’re telling me chance came over without abby.

Devon: Yes, he did. And it surprised the hell out of me, too.

Nate: That says a lot, you know? Sounds like he trusts you.

Devon: Well, he — he opened up about how he’s been struggling.

Nate: Well, that’s progress.

Devon: It would be if abby saw it that way. But she showed up not long after he did, and she wasn’t happy to see him here, especially after she heard what I asked him.

Nate: Which was?

Devon: Given the trauma that he’s experienced, does he really feel like he’s in the right headspace to give dominic all the love and support that he needs right now? And he said no.

Nate: Damn. Phew. How did abby react?

Devon: She still sees me as the bad guy who’s trying to get in the way of dominic and chance’s relationship, which I’m not trying to do.

Nate: Yeah. Yeah. All you want to do is protect your relationship with your biological son.

Devon: That’s absolutely right, yeah. Maybe you can get that through to abby ’cause everything I’ve tried hasn’t worked. And you know that going the legal route is the last thing i ever wanted to do. But it’s — I think it’s pretty clear that we’re in for a battle.

Abby: Why didn’t you tell me that you were going to devon’s? I understand that you have a lot of conflicting emotions, but you should talk to me about that. Or go see a counselor. You don’t go talk to the man who is suing us for custody of our son.

Chance: I know, abby, but if we don’t figure this out between ourselves, a judge is gonna decide for us. You know that, right?

Abby: Right! Even more reason not to go spill your guts to devon, who’s gonna use your words as weapons against us.

Chance: I don’t think he’s gonna do that.

Abby: Really?

Chance: Yes.

Abby: Because he is twisting your personal trauma into a failure, which it is not.

Chance: Abby, I know you would do anything for our family.

Abby: Yeah, you’re right. And I will not let anyone splinter us. So, I’m gonna go check on dom and louise. Will you be here when I get back?

Chance: Of course. Kim is now demonstrating her congestion.

Nate: If abby and chance are reacting out of shock and they’re panicking, which is what it sounds like to me, maybe you should ease up on them. You know, give them time to adjust to the idea of sharing custody.

Devon: Well, they weren’t for the idea of arranged visits. When I brought that up the first time, abby got pissed. When I told her forget it, she thought I meant forget the whole idea, and then when I brought it up again, she went off.

Nate: Must have been hard on both of you.

Devon: Beyond all that, i don’t want to give them too much time to come up with a counterargument. I don’t know if christine is gonna advise them to cut off all contact between me and dominic to weaken my case.

Nate: You don’t think they would agree to that, do you?

Devon: I don’t know what they’re gonna do. Abby’s upset. And lawyers are involved. Who knows what can happen now. So, for dom’s sake, I don’t want to take that chance.

Nate: And lawyers don’t care about collateral damage or what happens to your relationship with abby and chance.

Devon: No, they don’T. And that’s not something that i can worry about right now ’cause my son needs me. That’s the whole reason i started this in the first place. So it needs to get resolved as soon as possible.

Nate: Well, it’s not gonna get resolved today. So what I think we should do is get our heart pumping, man, you know, get that rush of endorphins that come from running in cold weather.

Devon: I — another time.

Nate: There’s no time like today. So go on upstairs and get dressed, and let’s get ready for this run.

Devon: I really don’t want to.

Nate: Do you know how many people would kill for my medical advice?

Devon: Maybe when you were the face of askmdnow.

Nate: And now I’m the chief of surgery. So go get changed for this run and be prepared to be left in the dust.

Devon: Oh, gosh. Okay. Alright. Alright.

Nate: Trust me. It’ll be good for you.

Devon: Yeah.

Noah: So, I’ve been doing some research into this movement that converts empty lots into green spaces.

Mariah: Oh, like urban gardens.

Noah: Yeah, and pocket parks, too. It’s a place to relax, a garden to grow vegetables, maybe some beehives.

Nick: New hope honey. Sounds sweet.

[ Laughs ]

Mariah: No. But I would buy some.

Noah: And there’s tons of other benefits, too. Shade, a place to relax, reduced air pollution.

Nick: You know what? There’s lots of empty lots in town that aren’t big enough for affordable housing, but they could certainly hold a community garden. I am gonna put you in touch with some geniuses who can help you with the grant applications for that.

Noah: Cool.

Tessa: There she is, my reason for singing.

Mariah: Wow. You’re such a flatterer.

Tessa: Hi, nick. Hi, noah.

Noah: Hey.

Mariah: Uh, where’d you run off to this morning?

Tessa: Oh, I just had some things that I had to take care of. Would you guys mind if i borrowed her for a minute?

Mariah: Yeah. What do you need?

Tessa: Oh, well, I’m meeting with bettina, and you are so much better with promoters than I could ever be.

Mariah: Oh, that is very sweet. And even though I’m not your pr guru anymore, I am the best hype girl.

Tessa: That is very true.

Mariah: Alright. Well, I’ll see you guys later.

Nick: Yeah. Good luck.

Tessa: Okay. Well, thank you.

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: Bye.

Nick: You know what I’m also gonna do? I am gonna put you in touch with this landscape architect that we’ve used on several of our projects. She’s local. She’s amazing, done a lot of work with the museums and — hmm.

[ Door closes ]

Chance: Where is louise going? Is she taking the baby for a walk?

Abby: Yeah. I asked her to. I didn’t want her to overhear our conversation with christine.

Chance: Why would that matter?

Abby: Because what if amanda subpoenas her and asks her to testify? I mean, yes, she works here with our family, but she did go over to devon’s and help while I was in spain. And I would never want to put her in the middle of all of this.

Chance: Alright, well, hopefully it’s not gonna get that far, right?

Abby: I wish that devon would realize that what he is doing is wrong and it could cause a lot of damage.

Chance: Abby, I think he means well.

Abby: Please. There is a difference between doing the right thing and rationalizing to get what you want. We are dominic’s parents, and we are doing a good job. Just because you are going through a hard time, it doesn’t change that. Everyone goes through rough patches.

Chance: I know, but I am trying to tell you that I do not have it in me right now. I do not have what dominic needs. I don’T.

Abby: Chance! He is playing on your insecurities! You are going to bond with him the way that devon has. It just takes time and patience.

Chance: I love that you believe in me like that. I do. I really love it. But I’m telling you it is not gonna be that easy. It’s not. You don’t realize what I’m dealing with right now. I’m having a hard time, and that’s not your fault. It’s not your fault. It’s mine. I haven’t been really honest with you about it.

Devon: You think we really need caffeine before we work out?

Nate: Yes. It helps increase metabolism.

Devon: Okay. Hey, guys.

Nick: Speak of the devil.

Devon: What’s going on?

Noah: It’s my first day on the job at new hope.

Devon: Oh, nice, nice. I look forward to working with you.

Noah: Me too. Actually, I wanted to pick your brain about something I saw in the files. It was the training program for restaurant employees?

Devon: Yeah, that was something that abby and I were working on at society before her star chef took off to miami.

Noah: Oh.

Devon: But abby’s been in and out of the restaurant lately.

Noah: I’m sure she’s been busy with the baby and all.

Devon: Yeah, she has, but I’m still a huge fan of that concept, whether we bring it to society or, you know, start up a little café for the same purpose.

Noah: I mean, I’d love to make it reality. Something like that could really change people’s lives for the better.

Nick: And that is why i wanted him to come on board.

Devon: Hey, that’s the same way hamilton-winters started. I wanted to figure out how to work with my dad, you know? That father/son bond is very special. You should always treasure it.

Noah: Yeah.

Nick: Yeah.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Well, um… what haven’t you been honest with me about?

Chance: Just how I’ve been dealing with everything that i went through in spain. I’m not okay, abby. I’m having nightmares.

Abby: Yeah. Um, I know. I — I hear you screaming.

Chance: I’m sorry. It’s hard for me to even talk about them.

Abby: I guess I just figured that you’d — you’d tell me what they were about when you were ready.

Chance: Well, they — they start out as normal dreams. And then it’ll just cut black. And I feel this — I feel this pressure on me. I can’t move. And then I’m in spain. I’m back there the night of the explosion, and I’m — I’m watching my entire team die. And I don’t even have to be asleep for those images and — and sounds and — and smells to come back to me. They’re always in my head. I try to shut them out, and i can’T. They always come back to me. It doesn’t matter what I’m doing. It doesn’t matter where I am. All I see is the building up in smoke. I see bodies. I heard this ringing in my ears, buried under this rubble and… I don’t know. I’ve tried to wash these out. I’ve tried to get rid of them, but it doesn’t work. I can’t fix it.

Abby: I’m so sorry.

[ Sniffles ] That sounds awful. And exhausting. I mean, that’s probably why you feel too tired to care for our baby.

Chance: Abby, I’ve been trying so hard to be okay. I’ve been trying so hard to be a good dad and a man that you can depend on, and I — I’m just not that guy anymore. I’m not the same guy I was when I left here a year ago. And I feel like I’m letting you down.

Abby: No. You could never disappoint me. Look, we are gonna get you some help, and we’re gonna find someone that’s gonna help you get to the other side. And in the meantime, I think you just — you need some rest.

Chance: Yeah. Some sleep will definitely be a good start.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Abby: Alright, well, um… okay, that must be christine, so we will talk about this later.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Abby: Okay.

Chance: [ Sighs ]

[ Exhales heavily ]

[ Door opens ]

Abby: Christine, hi.

Christine: Hi. Sorry I’m late.

Abby: Oh, no. Come on in. We were just talking.

Chance: Hey.

Christine: How are you?

Chance: Let me get your coat from you.

Christine: Thank you.

Chance: Of course.

Christine: Appreciate it.

Chance: Can I get you a drink, anything like that?

Christine: No, no, no. I’m fine. Thanks.

Abby: Please make yourself comfortable.

Christine: Before, uh, we begin, I just wanted to say how sorry I am that you and devon are at odds.

Abby: Yeah. Um, me too. But I’m very confident that we were very careful when we drew up that legal agreement, and i think that if devon does take us to court, we should be protected, right? I mean, the judge should make him abide by that agreement.

Christine: Well, yeah, I wish it were that simple.

Abby: Why wouldn’t it be?

Christine: Gestational surrogacy is a relatively new development, legally speaking. Different states have different rules. There isn’t much legislation in place in wisconsin to regulate the process, and there isn’t much relevant case law.

Chance: So this is all just a gray area.

Christine: Well, the one overriding principle is the judge should make the decision in the best interest of the child.

Chance: So, if the judge decides devon would be a better father, they could rule in his favor, right?

Christine: I know it isn’t what you want to hear, but… yes, legally, that is possible.

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Christine: So, why don’t we go over the factors that would work in our favor if this case goes in front of a judge? For one thing, you’re a married couple providing a stable home and family. Now, we could argue giving devon shared custody would be disruptive and confusing to the baby.

Abby: What about the signed contract that we have with devon?

Christine: Well, that isn’t necessarily enforceable. It does show that devon had no desire to play a role in raising dominic, aside from being a close family friend.

Abby: I always said that i would be honest with dominic that devon is his biological father, but that’s only because I insisted on it.

Chance: What if devon brings up the fact that very little of this process has gone the way we expected?

Christine: He could make that argument. Abby left the baby in his care, not a member of her family or a nanny, and because of that, he could say that she was encouraging him to take a paternal role in dominic’s life and that it would be in the baby’s best interest to continue that.

Chance: Because of me and my issues.

Christine: If the other side decides to play hardball, they will assert that you’re suffering from emotional trauma from being overseas, that you’re incapable of being a father, that the biological father is ready, willing, and eager to assume that role.

Abby: That’s cruel and unfair.

Christine: I know. It’s just — it’s a possibility we have to prepare for. Now, chance, you would have to testify under oath that those accusations are unfounded. Are you up for that?

Abby: Yes. I mean, chance would do anything to protect our family. And I know that he is making up for the time that he lost with dominic, but if devon were the friend that he says that he is, he would be supporting us. He wouldn’t be taking us to court and stressing us out. We are dominic’s parents. We can provide him with everything that he needs, and devon —

Chance: Abby, abby, abby, stop. Stop. I can’t lie anymore. I’m not gonna lie to myself or to you, and I’m definitely not gonna lie in court. I mean, devon’s right. Devon is absolutely right.

Nick: So, we have funding coming in from a few different foundations, some government programs, a lot of private donors who are all very excited that you’re coming on board to work with us.

Noah: Yeah, yeah, yeaH. I can’t wait.

Nick: I’m gonna put together a spreadsheet of the application deadlines, the various people that are in charge, you know, the ones that you should be prioritizing. Looks to me like your eyes are glazing over.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah. I’m — I’m sorry. It’s just — it’s a lot of details all at once. Do you mind if we take a break?

Nick: Yeah. Cool. Plus, it’ll give me a chance to ask you about something that is none of my business.

Noah: Okay.

Nick: We’re gonna be working together, but I don’t ever want you to feel like I’m prying into your personal life.

Noah: Dad, you don’t have to make a disclaimer with me. Just tell me what’s on your mind.

Nick: When mariah and tessa left, uh, I couldn’t help but notice that it seemed to deflate you.

Noah: Well, they’re pretty entertaining.

Nick: You sure that’s all it is?

Mariah: Uh… either we stumbled into a private party or bettina got the wrong idea about, uh, what was happening in this meeting.

Tessa: Um, I lied about meeting bettina.

Mariah: And why would you do that?

Tessa: Well, I needed to lure you here into my carefully choreographed plan. This, uh, private setting, this romantic restaurant — it’s for us.

Mariah: This is beautiful. And you’re beautiful and I don’t deserve you and I don’t know what I did to deserve this, actually. Are we celebrating something?

Tessa: Hopefully.

Mariah: Oh, my god, tessa, are — are you doing what i think you’re doing?

[ Exhales sharply ]

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Noah: I’m not sure what you’re getting at.

Nick: Look, I’ve been around the block a time or two. Doesn’t mean I’m gonna lecture you or interrogate you. But you and tessa — you know, you have a history, and I know better than anyone what it’s like when you have old feelings resurface.

Noah: Look, dad, I don’t know what you think you saw, but…

Nick: Okay.

Noah: I would never do that to my sister’s girlfriend.

Nick: Noah, I’m not accusing you of anything. But actions are easy to control. Feelings, not so much. You and tessa had something good, you know, and she’s very talented. She’s very beautiful. You two have been working very closely on this album cover stuff, so it’s only natural that some old attractions might be rekindled. I mean, it happens.

Noah: [ Sighs ] You don’t think mariah knows, do you?

Mariah: Oh, my god, this feels like I’m dreaming. Am I dreaming?

Tessa: We deserve every bit of happiness because we never gave up on love, ourselves, our dreams. Remember when we started out a million years ago? We were just this delicate, fragile thing. But every time we made the choice to trust it, to forgive each other’s mistakes, to help each other heal, it only grew stronger and more powerful and more beautiful.

Mariah: Oh, my god, I cannot.

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: But even though i can’t imagine my heart being any fuller than it is now, I know that when we have a family, it’ll only expand and become more infinite.

Mariah: A-are you doing this because of our plans to adopt?

Tessa: I can’t remember a moment when I didn’t want this. I was just waiting until we were both ready. And now I am. And I really hope you are, too.

Mariah: [ Breathes deeply ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Exhales sharply ]

Tessa: I’m so lucky… to be the women that loves and is loved by you. And I know in my soul that we were meant to live this life together. And that’s why I’m proposing…

[ Both laugh ] …That we make it official. Marry me, mariah?

Mariah: [ Breathing heavily ]

Tessa: This is the part where you say “yes.”

Mariah: I can’T.

[ Sniffles ] Before I answer your question… there’s something that I have to tell you.

[ Door closes ]

Chance: [ Exhales heavily ] I’m — I’m so sorry.

Abby: No. No. Don’t be.

Chance: I know that’s not what you wanted to hear, but it’s the truth, abby. I feel like I’m barely holding it together right now. My body is here, but my mind is still in sin>My team, and I’m asking myself, “why did I survive? What could I have done to save everyone?” It goes through my mind every day. Every day, going through every single possible scenario. And I can’t get in front of a court right now and lie. I can’t do that.

Abby: No, no, I-I wouldn’t want you to lie only to hope things would get better. I just — I want you to be better.

Chance: When you were overwhelmed, you went to devon for help.

Abby: But that was a temporary fix. What you’re asking — it would be giving devon permanent legal rights to our son, all because you’re stressed right now. It’s gonna go away. I am sorry that I put so much pressure on you. And I will take on all of the childcare. I’ll do it while you recover. I would be happy to do it. We don’t need to turn to devon.

Chance: Abby, I truly don’t understand why you’re fighting this so much. I mean, devon loves dominic. And there’s nothing wrong with him wanting to play a permanent part in that little boy’s life. That’s what any good father would do.

Amanda: Dominic has a good father! It’s you!

Chance: Stop saying that. I am no good to anyone right now. I am — I am broken right now, abby. I am broken. My wounds have healed, but there is something wrong with me inside, okay? It’s like this constant pressure that I’m feeling. It’s like a — it’s like a black hole is just ripping away all my energy, and I have nothing left to give to dominic. I have nothing!

Abby: Then let me help you.

Chance: This would help me — knowing dominic is in good hands and he’s not being deprived of a father’s love because I can’t figure it out. Abby, I need this just as much as devon and dominic. Please. You got to trust me. This is the right thing to do.

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Abby: I am so sorry. I had no idea how much pain that you were in. And I wish I could just make it all go away. I wish I could make everything that happened to you in spain just disappear.

Chance: [ Smooches ] Yeah, I know. And I will keep fighting to get better. I promise you that. I’ll figure this out. I just have to let go of all this guilt that I have.

Abby: Oh, no one should make you feel guilty. This isn’t your fault. There’s no point in turning this into a battle or cutting out one of your friends. Abby, if this goes before a judge, they’re gonna do what’s best for the baby. And we both know what that means. Look, you’re scared where this might lead, I know.

Abby: I feel like every minute that dominic’s not with us, it’s just time that we could be bonding with him. And if we give in to devon now, I mean, what’s gonna stop him from asking for more time later?

Chance: We have to give devon the benefit of the doubt. I mean, the guy means well. He’s an excellent dad.

Abby: [ Sniffles ]

Chance: Dominic will always be our son, abby. Don’t get me wrong. Devon doesn’t want to change that, either. He just wants to add a little love.

Abby: [ Sniffles ] I don’t know.

Chance: You know, a lot of kids grow up without parents, without a family. Dominic’s gonna be lucky enough to at least have three people love him more than life. And, baby, I know I’ve asked a lot of you these last couple months. I know I have. And here I am again asking you, with our son. I know you’re a planner and this is not what you wanted. I know it.

Abby: I mean, it was supposed to be you and me and our baby makes three.

Chance: I know, but think of what we stand to lose if we go before a judge. Think about it. And think about what we could gain if we just allow the man that helped us bring that boy into this world just to spend time with him every week. Think of how bigger his world will be, how much bigger our hearts will be.

Abby: I feel like he is trying to take our son.

Chance: No, that’s not it. It’s just welcoming devon into the family and giving me a little space to heal. I mean, don’t you want that?

Devon: [ Sighs ] Oh, my gosh. Felt like you were tryinto kill me, man.

Nate: But you made it back alive, just like I said.

Devon: [ Groans ] If you’re training for some, like, iron man competition, I’m not the one to do it with.

Nate: [ Laughs ] I told you I’d help you get your mind off things, and I did.

Devon: Yeah, now you got me thinking about my mortality.

Nate: And stopped you from checking your phone every two minutes to see if somebody called you.

Devon: Um… now this is all out of my hands, and I just have to trust that abby will come around or a judge will side with me and say I’m being reasonable.

Nate: Whatever it is, I hope it gets resolved soon.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Devon: Abby.

Abby: Devon, hi. Um… chance and I have talked, and if you’re up for it, we’d like to meet with you again.

Noah: Spending so much time with tessa lately has brought up a lot of memories from when we were together. Probably wasn’t the best idea to listen to all her music on loop when I was making the album cover.

Nick: Let me guess. A lot of love songs?

Noah: Yep. [ Sighs ] But you don’t have to worry. I’m not gonna make an ass of myself. Mariah and tessa are happy, and I’m happy for them. So they have my support 100%.

Nick: Well, I think that’s a good call. And if it helps, if you do decide to revisit an old relationship, there’s absolutely no guarantee that it won’t end the way it did the first time.

Noah: Yeah. I don’t know. Maybe — maybe it just felt safe to be nostalgic about tessa because I know she’s completely unavailable right now. And I’m not really looking for anything real, so I’ll just focus on my work, my family, and maybe trying to have some fun.

Nick: I like it. And your old man can help with all three.

Noah: Sounds good.

Mariah: Stand with me.

Tessa: Okay.

Mariah: Because that’s who we are to each other. We lift each other up.

Tessa: We always have.

Mariah: Especially and most notably this last summer.

Tessa: When you went missing, it shook me to my core.

Mariah: I know. And even when I came back, I was so lost. I was so unsure, and then for a brief period of time, I was too sure.

Tessa: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: But all the while, you were patient and loving and reassuring. Your strength made me strong, and your power made me powerful. You were honest with me when it was really, really difficult.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: But, tessa, you brought me back to life. And I know it wasn’t easy.

Tessa: For either of us.

Mariah: But thank god you are so brave.

Tessa: We both are, relentlessly.

Mariah: And I am so grateful and so thankful for all of the crazy, impossible, insane things that have come into our life. And I — I wouldn’t change a minute of it because it brought us here, to this moment… to a life together that is… happier and more thrilling than I could have ever imagined it to be. And this love, our love — i want to share that with our kids. So I say yes… to more of that, to a lifetime of us. Yes, yes, yes, I will marry you.

[ Laughing ] Yes!

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Sniffles ] Oh, my gosh.

[ Both laugh ] Oh, my god. Oh, my god. Your eyes.

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Devon: Welcome to the world, little man. They just want to make sure you’re happy and healthy.

Chance: Is he sick? Is this, like, a sick thing? Should I call the doctor?

Devon: No, no, no. I don’t think he’s sick. It’s just — I think he’s tired.

Chance: He isn’t going to sleep.

Devon: Because he’s a baby, you know? He gets fussy and you need to calm him down.

Chance: You got something that’ll make him eat?

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Devon: I don’t have any tricks, but let me try.

Chance: Here you go.

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Chance: It’s okay. Hey, it’s okay, bud.

Devon: Hey, hey, hey.

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Devon: It’s okay. Hey.

Dominic: [ Wailing ]

Devon: Hey, hey.

[ Speaking indistinctly ]

Dominic: [ Wailing ]

Devon: Oh, no. No, you don’t want that. Okay, okay. Let’s get you up. Let’s get you up and let’s just relax. There you go.

Chance: Oh, you did it.

Devon: There you go.

Chance: In her eyes, I’m the perfect husband and the perfect father.

Devon: You don’t see yourself like that?

Chance: Not even close.

Devon: Okay. Well, I mean, the fact that she does — that’s a good thing, right?

Chance: It’s just not who i am, man. I let her down before our baby was even born. I mean, I failed her.

Devon: I don’t know how you figure that you failed anybody. You’re home. You made it. You’re alive. You know, you have a brand-new son. You got a great wife.

Chance: Do I deserve it? You know, I made commitments to abby and dominic. I’m gonna do everything that i can to try to live up to them. But — but the question is, can I?

Devon: [ Sighs ] God, I wish I could talk to you, dad. You wouldn’t just tell me what to do, either. You would — you would break everything down, have me look at it from every angle… find the heart of the matter.

[ Sighs ] And then you’d let me figure it out on my own.

[ Sighs ] Oh, god, I just want to hear you say that you get it, that you get why I’m doing what I’m doing, even though it’s not goa be easy. ‘Cause I’m just trying to do the right thing for my son.

Chance: Hey. You want some coffee?

Abby: No. I didn’t get any sleep, but i feel like I’m gonna jump out of my skin if I have caffeine.

Chance: What can I do to help you?

Abby: Chance, explain it to me. Please. Devon is ready to take legal action to get shared custody of our son, and you don’t want to fight him on it? He has you questioning your ability to be a good father, which is wrong and, frankly, disgusting. You just went through something, something terrible, and he wants you to just bounce back? Healing from trauma takes time. Learning to parent takes time.

Chance: I know, and his point is dominic doesn’t have time to sit around and wait for me to figure this out.

Abby: Our son is thriving. It’s just — it takes a while for us to get established as a family, and I feel like all of this is just unraveling.

Chance: I’m sorry, abby. I’m — I’m sorry. I just feel that our best option is to find some common ground here, you know, find something that everybody can live with, because I don’t see devon backing down. I really don’T. And this has potential to get really ugly.

Abby: Okay, fine. Then let it get ugly because I’m not gonna agree to something that could profoundly disrupt our son’s life. We had a document. We had it drawn up. We all agreed to it. We went into this with our eyes wide open. And now devon wants to change it and he’s taking it this far? You know, it — it breaks my heart, but I am gonna fight for my son. And I need something from you.

Chance: Anything. You know that.

Abby: I need to know that you’re with me, that you’re on my side.

Chance: Abby, of course. I always am.

[ Smooches ]

Lily: Good morning.

Billy: Hi.

Sharon: Good morning, you two. What can I get you?

Lily: Uh, I’ll have an espresso, please.

Billy: That’s right. Take it up a notch. It’s her first day as ceo of chancellor industries.

Sharon: [ Gasps ] That is so wonderful. Congratulations.

Lily: Thank you. Well, it’s billy’s first day, too. He’s joining chancellor as coo so it’s a big day for both of us.

Sharon: Okay, then I’ll congratulate both of you. Clearly you make an excellent team. And you seem very relaxed for such a momentous occasion.

Billy: Well, it’s nice to look towards the future now, putting everything that happened at chanccomm behind us.

Lily: Mm-hmm. Uh, on that note, I think we should go back to the office?

Billy: No, we don’t have to rush out just because adam got here.

Lily: Well, I would like to ignore him.

Billy: We could do that. But what kind of message would that send? Medusa lived with a hideous curse.

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Chance: You going somewhere?

Abby: I just, um — I need to get some air. Dominic’s asleep, and louise is upstairs.

Chance: Hey, I feel like what I said earlier upset you. And I’m –I’m really sorry.

Abby: No, I’m — I’m not angry at you. It’s devon. Insinuating that we’re failing our son — it’s pretty insulting.

Chance: Abby, that doesn’t reflect on you at all. He’s got a problem with me.

Abby: [ Scoffs ] And clearly amanda’s willing to do whatever it takes to get devon whatever he wants, like using everything we say as a weapon.

Chance: I know. I should have never opened up to him. That’s what started this whole thing.

Abby: You confided in devon. You shared what happened to you in spain. And now he’s using that as an excuse to void our agreement.

Chance: Yeah, he sure is, but it’s still my fault.

Abby: Don’t say that. Look, I know you don’t want things to get adversarial, and I love you for it, but devon has gone too far. And I think this is gonna be impossible. I have to go.

[ Smooches ]

[ Door opens ]

[ Footsteps departing ]

Chloe: You’re late. But I forgive you. I just got an update on sally.

Chelsea: How’s her trip to new york going?

Chloe: Well, believe it or not, she’s got a full day planned — interviewing colin lacasa, big score, then lunch at choon-hee park’s atelier, and then dinner with the winner of that reality show, um, about streetwear designers.

Chelsea: Great. And she’s getting it all on video?

Chloe: Just like we planned. Oh, no. What’s wrong? Spill, because we both know we’re not getting down to business until you do.

Chelsea: It’s nothing.

Chloe: Okay, well, the floor is all yours until your breakfast arrives. I ordered your usual. So, are you gonna tell me, or do I have to guess?

Chelsea: Can we just change the subject, please?

Chloe: It’s adam. And don’t tell me I’m wrong because I have seen this movie. This is exactly why I told you to avoid him like the plague. Anything or anyone who throws you off your game is just detrimental to our plans.

Chelsea: Trust me, I know how you feel about adam. You harp on and on about it every chance you get.

Chloe: Well, goodness knows you’ve given me boatloads of opportunities.

[ Sighs ] You are my best friend. I would do and have done anything — anything for you. Why can’t you just do this one simple thing for me?

Chelsea: You were right. Again. About everything. And if I’d just listened to you in the first place, I wouldn’t be stuck in this mess.

[ Sighs ]

Billy: Glad I ran into you.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Why is that?

Billy: I wanted to personally thank you for that text message that you sent to lily congratulating her on her new position at chancellor industries.

Adam: Yeah. I understand that there’s another round of kudos I should bestow. Heard you were just named coo.

Billy: That is correct, yes. I didn’t get a text message from you.

Adam: Mm.

Billy: Seriously, though, thank you very much for reaching out to lily in that way. It’s appreciate. You can’t imagine how surprised I was when I heard you did so.

Adam: Oh, I’m sure I can.

Billy: No. Trust me. You can’T.

Sharon: Adam.

Adam: Mm-hmm?

Sharon: Can I get you something?

Adam: Um, I’m just gonna have a regular coffee. But, uh, in honor of their first day, I’d love to buy the leaders of chancellor industries their coffee.

Billy: Well, isn’t that nice? Celebrating lily’s much-deserved new position.

Adam: I am sure she will do great things there.

Billy: I’m assuming whatever lingering animosity the newmans may have will be solely directed at me? You and victor will let lily thrive without any games or interference? Is that right?

Adam: Absolutely.

Billy: Glad to hear that.

Sharon: Here you go.

Adam: Thank you.

Lily: Thank you, adam, for the coffee.

Adam: My pleasure.

Billy: You have a good day. I know we will.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Bye.

Sharon: I hope at least some of that little performance was sincere. One by poise is our first pad

Chelsea: I was holding out hope that adam and I could find our way back to each other for a reason. I mean, he’s a different man now. And I’m in a better place. And no matter what, something in the past has always brought us back together, so why should this time be any different?

Chloe: That’s why you kept ignoring my words of wisdom?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] I thought it was our destiny. And even though adam made it clear I shouldn’t think that way, I still felt like he was connected to me, too, and he felt that, but he was just fighting it because he felt responsible for driving me to do all the terrible things I did.

Chloe: [ Scoffs ] Well, he was. Sorry. Forget I said that. Just tell me what happened last night.

Chelsea: Well, we went to get drinks, which I thought was a good sign, but he was very blunt and very cold when he told me there was no future for us and that I should just stop fooling myself.

Chloe: Oh, honey, that must have been hard for you to hear.

Chelsea: Yeah. Oh, and then it gets worse. He also made it clear that we cannot continue to work together professionally if I can’t let go of the past.

Chloe: I’m sorry.

Chelsea: [ Scoffs ] You know, before, when I was, you know, battling sharon for first place in his heart or he was prioritizing his feud with billy and victor over our relationship, I still always felt like we had an unshakeable bond. It could withstand anything. But I was wrong. Adam has made it clear it’s broken. For good.

Adam: Look, I appreciate that you want to give me the benefit of the doubt, but, as with everything with me and billy, it’s complicated and it’s convoluted.

Sharon: Only because the two of you are so hell-bent on keeping it going.

Adam: Well, I really do wish lily the best.

Sharon: Well, that’s really nice. I’m glad. Um, I should get back to my barista.

Adam: Will you — sharon, will you just wait a minute? There’s just something that i wanted to ask you. Uh, connor has been talking to me about how much he’s been going running with faith, and he mentioned that he texts her when he wants to hang out at the stables. So, I hope he hasn’t been taking up too much of her time.

Sharon: Um…no, of course not.

Adam: Glad to hear it. Living at the tack house does have its drawbacks, but I’m grateful to have extended family around for my son’s sake.

Sharon: I can hear the wistfulness in your voice. You can’t hide how important connor is to you.

Adam: He’s my focus right now. Him and newman media.

Sharon: I’m really glad that you and victor managed to build something. And I know how important that is to you. Regardless of what happens to the company, I do hope that you two will be able to maintain this level of trust.

Adam: Me too.

Sharon: And I can’t help hoping that you would just let go of this thing with billy. Don’t you two realize how much better your lives would be if you weren’t battling?

Adam: Mine would be a lot simpler. Trust me.

Sharon: Well, then walk away. And use this battle as a gauge so that you can see how far you’ve come instead of using it as an excuse to go back to bad behavior.

Adam: Are you gonna give him the same advice?

Sharon: Yeah, actually, I’m going to. You know, you and billy — you’re a lot more alike than either want of you want to admit.

Billy: Welcome to your new office, madam ceo.

Lily: Thank you. Same office I had when I was running chanccomm.

Billy: Yeah, that’s true. It’s a little bit different, you know. Thanks to nick and my wheeling, dealing mother, you now have the entire building, not just this floor.

Lily: I know. Well, it’s nice. I kind of like it. Nice to have something familiar when there’s been so many changes.

[ Gasps ] Aww. Flowers and liquor?

Billy: Don’t look at me.

Lily: No? Oh, it’s from jill, congratulating us on our first day. The scotch is for you, of course.

Billy: Well, she knows me well.

Lily: “I believe in you both and know that you will accomplish great things. Now go kick some ass. Jill.”

Billy: That’s my mother for you. We better listen to the lady and enjoy this last moment of peace we will have in these hallowed halls.

Lily: Very sweet. It is weird, though, coming back to an old office to start a new job, right?

Billy: Yeah. It’s like returning to the scene of a crime.

Lily: Well, I got to say, we did some great things here.

Billy: And in the copy room. Do not forget the copy room.

Lily: No, I could never forget the copy room.

Billy: Look, this is walls and furniture, okay? You are the ceo of chancellor industries, with all the power and the possibilities in your hand, and you’re gonna do amazing things no matter where you are.

Lily: Thank you. With your love and support.

Billy: Anytime, anywhere. Not that you’ll need it. You are capable of changing the world all on your own.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

[ Knock on door ]

Devon: Someone told me there’s a ceo in here.

Lily: Yes. Hi.

Devon: Is it alright?

Lily: What are you doing here?

Devon: Brought you a gift, boss lady.

Lily: Oh, thank you!

Devon: How you doing?

Lily: Good.

Devon: Yeah?

Lily: Better that you’re here.

Devon: Oh, well, I just came to wish you luck and tell you that everyone who loves you that can’t be here today is very proud of what you’ve accomplished, so…

Lily: Thank you.

Devon: You’re welcome. It’s a good day. Welcome to the ceo club.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Ceo club. Thank you.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: [ Laughs ] (Man 1 vo) I’m living with cll

Chloe: We are each other’s ride-or-die, through thick and thin and everything in between. I just want you to be happy.

Chelsea: And free of adam.

Chloe: Free of your skewed idea of adam, the rose-colored version of your past where he’s some tragic hero or some misunderstood loner with a heart of gold, to stop making excuses for his dangerous behavior. He can’t just blame everything on his traumatic childhood or his father’s manipulations. At some point, you have to make the choice to break free, like you did when you left your grifter life behind. And you built real relationships and focused on making a better life for your son.

Chelsea: Which is what adam did, too.

Chloe: It’s what adam wants people to believe he’s doing. I told adam in order for this to be successful that we can’t be distracted by personal baggage or vendettas, but adam’s gonna be adam.

Chelsea: So, what are you saying? That I should just give up, walk away from the company?

Chloe: No, that is not what i want at all. We need to focus on the work, expanding it to include your incredible designs and making newman fashion an entity on its own so it can survive if adam manages to screw it all up.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: So, yes, you’re right. I — I wanted you to break your addiction to adam… to let go of the hope that things are miraculously going to change.

[ Sighs ] I know your heart is breaking. My heart is breaking for you. Chels, this is not the end of something. This is just the beginning. You have your power back. And now we — we are in control of our own destiny.

Adam: You aren’t the only one to compare me to billy recently.

Sharon: Ohh. And how do you feel about that?

Adam: [ Sighs ] It is enough to make a guy go all-in on changing his ways.

Sharon: You and billy have both come a really long way. You both have full lives. You know, that’s proof that people can heal, and that’s really inspiring.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Come on. I have only inspired people to do terrible things.

Sharon: Oh, excuse me. Abby.

Abby: Hey.

Sharon: Are you okay? You look a little stressed.

Abby: Um, I’ve been better.

Adam: Hi, abby. Well, I better get back to the office before they send out a search party. It’s good to see you, abby. I hope things turn around for you soon.

Abby: Thank you.

Adam: Take care, sharon.

Sharon: You too. Um, do you want to talk about it? I’m all ears. We can sit down.

Abby: Thank you for offering to listen, but I really don’t want to get into it right now.

Sharon: Are you sure? Because I think if you didn’t, you would have just told me that everything’s fine.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I just — it’s stuff at home. You know, I have a new baby and a husband who’s been through a lot.

Sharon: I understand. Well, we can just sit down and not talk about it. Or I can get you something to eat.

Abby: I am kind of hungry.

Sharon: Alright. See? I can’t solve all the world’s problems, but I can fix that.

Nate: I cannot believe it took us two whole days of shopping to find lamps that you liked.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Admit it. Those lamps were a huge improvement from those purple ones you had.

Nate: Just so you know, i kept the receipts, just in case.

Elena: Don’t you dare return my lamps.

Nate: Never. I want you to love everything about your new home.

Elena: I already do. Living with you has changed my life for the better.

Nate: Mm, speaking of changes, I heard jill may have found a new buyer for chanccomm.

Elena: Uh-oh.

Nate: What? Is that bad news?

Elena: Well, the new owner might not want to continue with askmdnow. Or they might not want to retain me as the face of the platform.

Nate: Okay, before you get too worried, let me tell you who the new buyer is.

Elena: Okay. Tell me.

Nate: Newman/locke. I might be able to pull a few best-man strings for you.

[ Both laugh ]

Elena: Very funny.

Nate: No, but seriously, ashland has been a big supporter of the hospital. And I’m sure he believes in the mission of askmdnow. And at the very least, it’s good P.R.

Elena: Well, you are certainly more confident than i am about its fate.

Nate: Be honest, elena. Are you sure you don’t want this site to fold?

Lily: Aww, thank you.

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: But just so you know, behind every ceo is a very dedicated coo.

Devon: Oh, of course. Of course. Congratulations to you, too, billy.

Billy: Yeah. Thank you. But let’s be honest. This is her show. I’m just here to help her fulfill her vision. It’s gonna be nice to be out of the limelight a little bit. Speaking of, I should head back to my office and actually get some work done.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: You let me know if you need anything, boss.

Lily: Yes.

Devon: It’s good to see you, man.

Billy: You too.

Devon: See you.

Lily: Don’T.

Devon: Don’t what? You gonna blame me for having reservations about the guy after everything that happened at chanccomm?

Lily: Well, kindly keep them to yourself.

Devon: Oh, you’ve got it. I won’t say anything.

Lily: Okay. Thank you. That’s all I want. Now, enough about me. Tell me what’s going on with you and the baby. And before you say it’s my day, just know that you cannot deny a ceo the truth on their very first day of work.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Well, I’ve — I’ve officially, uh, started the legal process of getting shared custody of dominic. And amanda’s representing me, of course.

Lily: Wow. How did abby and chance react to that?

Devon: Abby didn’t react well at all, and, uh, I’m not really sure how chance feels about it. He’s very hard to read. I feel like he’s gone through so much overseas that he’s just keeping everything he’s feeling inside, and that’s one of the main reasons why I feel like what I’m doing is the right thing for dominic. It’s gonna be up to a judge to make the decision.

[ Cellphone pings ] Hang on. Let me check this.

Lily: Yeah. No problem. I’m amber.

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[ Knock on door ]

Adam: Come in.

[ Door opens ] How are you?

Chelsea: Better. I, uh, thought a lot about what you said last night, how there’s no chance in hell we’ll ever be together again.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Chelsea, that was not my words.

Chelsea: You made yourself painfully clear.

Adam: The lasthint that I wanted to do is to hurt you.

Chelsea: Okay, since we’re being blunt, that’s a crock.

[ Laughs ] You were being cruel to be kind, making sure I got the message this time. And listen — I get it. You wanted to make sure your intentions were clear, not getting mixed up in past emotions or tangled up in our past. We know each other pretty well by now.

Adam: We do.

Chelsea: It’s both a blessing and a curse.

Adam: Look, I think that we’ve — we’ve said everything that there is to stay about this, chelsea.

Chelsea: Don’t worry. As much as I do believe we could have a future for us and our son, I am not gonna humiliate myself by trying to convince you of that. And I’m certainly not gonna subject myself to more of what you were inflicting on me last night. I am just here to discuss how we move forward professionally. There’s something I’m gonna need from you if that’s gonna happen.

Sharon: Rey told me that chance is taking an indefinite amount of time off from work to spend with you at home and the baby?

Abby: Yeah, yeah. He wants to make up for the time he lost with dom and me.

Sharon: Well, that’s a good thing.

Abby: Yeah, it is.

Sharon: But things are still difficult?

Abby: I just — I feel like i need to protect my family.

Sharon: Well, yeah. Every mom feels that way. Are you talking about something specific?

Abby: Just keeping watch and holding everything together has become my primary job.

Sharon: Because chance is still struggling and then you feel like you have to take care of him, too.

Abby: My husband is fine. He loves our son, and he would do anything for our family. I don’t know why everyone keeps treating him like he’s about to fall apart.

Sharon: Okay. Well, I’m glad that he’s doing well. Um, I only asked because I know how difficult it can be to get over a traumatic experience.

Abby: Well, no, it hasn’t been easy for him, but he’s handling it.

Sharon: And it hasn’t been easy for you, either.

Abby: My husband’s home, and he’s safe. I can’t complain.

Sharon: Well, you actually can, and you should. Acknowledging your feelings can only help you and your family.

Abby: So, I get a pastry with a side of free counseling.

Sharon: Yeah, that’s the house specialty around here.

Abby: Mm. Well, I appreciate the advice, but I really don’t need a therapist.

Sharon: No, I get it. I’ll, uh — I’ll back off. I just wanted to let you know that I’m sorry for what you’re going through and you’re not alone. It really does take a village. And you should let yourself reach out to others, you know, if not me, your family or maybe friends who you really trust.

Abby: I know. I know there’s a lot of people who care about us.

Sharon: So, open up your world and dominic’S.

Abby: Chance and I need to be enough. We are dominic’s parents. He is everything that we — we wanted, everything we fought for. I mean, if we can’t do this —

Sharon: You can, and you will. But that doesn’t mean you can’t reach out to everyone who loves your son. It’ll help everyone.

Abby: Well, thank you. Thank you, um, sharon, uh, for the pastry and for listening, but, um, I need to get home to chance and dominic. Thanks.

Devon: Chance. Hey. Come in. Can I get you anything?

Chance: No. I’m okay. I’m just gonna cut right to it, man. There’s no lawyers, no abby. It’s just me wanting to know something.

Devon: Alright. Let’s — let’s have a talk. What, um — what would you like to say?

Chance: If I didn’t make it back or if I was in a better headspace right now, would you still be making all these legal demands?

Devon: I mean, I don’t — i don’t think we should be talking hypotheticals here. We should stick with reality.

Chance: Alright, but I want to hear it from you, man. Before we get the lawyers involved, I want to hear it from you. I mean, they’d probably even say that this is a terrible idea to do right now, but you know what? I think it is exactly what we need to do. So, how can we handle this without turning it into a war?

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Billy: Five minutes till launch.

Lily: Yeah. It’s just a remote meeting.

Billy: Across every time zone with every chancellor employee waiting to meet their new ceo. And you’re gonna be great.

Lily: Yep, I’ll be great.

Billy: You’re glowing, and i love to see it. You know the best thing to come out of the whole chanccomm debacle? My mother’s brilliant idea of putting you in charge of chancellor.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, I think it was also a good litmus test of the love, strength, and loyalty of our relationship.

Billy: Wasn’t easy, was it? For either of us.

Lily: No. It was a trial by fire. But we made it through.

Billy: And we did because of your support.

Lily: Well, and because you believed in me. So thank you for joining me on this adventure. I’m really happy that you’re by my side.

Billy: Today is all about you.

Lily: No. It’s about us. We made it through the other side stronger than before.

Billy: It’s a damn good day, isn’t it?

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Elena: I’m the face of askmdnow. I’m the person who fought for the health and wellness focus, to not only diagnose but take a preventative approach. Why would I want that to fold?

Nate: You’re already working long hours at the hospital, and you’re still volunteering at the clinic. And whatever spare time you can find, you’re doing askmdnow. And somehow you manage to squeeze me in. That’s a lot on your plate. I — too much maybe.

Elena: Look, I appreciate you being concerned about my well-being. And, yes, maybe there are times when I feel a little bit over-committed. But you of all people should know how that goes.

Nate: Yeah. I get it. Yeah.

Elena: I love all my work. I’m actually making a difference. I’m saving lives. And the time I get to spend with you — well, that’s my favorite part of the day.

Nate: [ Chuckles ]

Elena: So, what could i possibly give up?

Nate: I’m just saying you’ve had more time for, say, home decorating now that chanccomm has been on hiatus.

Elena: [ Laughs ]

Nate: Are you ready to give up that free time again?

Elena: Yes, I — I have enjoyed those extra hours. But I am so proud of the work we’re doing at askmdnow. So, yeah, I’m committed… so long as the new owners of chanccomm are, too. I hope that you’re not asking me all these questions because you think I’m gonna start neglecting you. Because it’s not gonna happen.

Nate: I guess I’ll just have to pamper you a bit more when you do come home…to our home.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: So, what is it that you want from me?

Chelsea: Information. Given the concerns you expressed last night, I want to make sure you’re not having second thoughts letting me run newman fashion with chloe.

Adam: What?

[ Chuckling ] No. No, absolutely not. Okay, that discussion was about our personal lives, and I needed to make sure that we had some clarity about the situation so we can move forward.

Chelsea: Heard and understood. Since we’re being brutally honest with each other, I’m sure you can understand why I had to ask the question.

Adam: And in keeping with that, I hope you know that i want you to continue working with chloe. Recreating the partnership that you guys had and building on that — that is what I want to see. I mean, your second act is gonna be phenomenal. You’re an incredible talent.

Chelsea: Thank you. That means a lot.

Adam: I would be honored to help you achieve every bit of success that you deserve.

Chelsea: Well, I’m glad to hear you say that because I’m really excited about the ideas chloe and I are coming up with.

Adam: Well, if there’s anything I can do to help, just say the word.

Chelsea: Well, actually, in order to do my best at work, i need total freedom, no drama.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Of course. We all need that.

Chelsea: So, in order to avoid any awkwardness between us, I think it’s best if newman fashion relocate to a new workspace. Under the circumstances, not running into you every five minutes would be ideal.

Devon: Yeah, chance, the last thing I want is for this to turn into a war, so we can definitely talk. So have a seat, please.

Chance: Alright. Well, first off, I do not like what this is doing to abby. She hasn’t had a moment of peace since you brought this up.

Devon: Well, I hate to hear that ’cause that wasn’t my intention at all. But she feels like me spending more time with dominic is gonna confuse and upset him. I’m curious, though, where you stand on the whole thing.

Chance: Well, I love dominic. And I love my wife. So I guess I just want what’s best for everyone.

Devon: That’s what I want, too. I just — I don’t understand why you guys feel so threatened by what I’m asking. Especially given the circumstances, I don’t think it’s very unreasonable at all. And, look, please don’t ever take offense to anything I say because I have all the respect in the world for your service and for all the time that you’ve spent laying your life on the line and protecting people. But can you tell me right now that you are in a solid place emotionally and that you’re ready to give dominic everything he needs and all the attention and the love he needs without being affected by the trauma that you’ve gone through? Can you honestly say that you’re ready to do that right now?

[ Knock on door ] One second.

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Devon: Hey. Abby.

Abby: Hey.

[ Door closes ]

Abby: Chance? What are you doing here? A lot of people think dealing with copd

Lily: [ Laughs ] Oh, my god. Did that just happen? It’s — it’s official. I’m ceo of chancellor. Me!

Billy: It is official. You! Congratulations.

Lily: So, how did I do? Was it okay?

Billy: How did you do? Come on. That was amazing, honestly.

Lily: Yeah?

Billy: Yes, the way you fielded those question, poised, powerful. They were eating out of the palm of your hand, and they loved you.

Lily: You think so?

Billy: Honestly, it was amazing. I’ve never seen anything like that. The energy, the excitement.

Lily: [ Sighs ]

Billy: The best way to start this company for sure.

Lily: Yes.

Billy: Congratulations. How do you feel?

Lily: Oh, I’m just gonna show you.

Billy: Mmm.

Adam: Move the fashion division out of the building? That seems a little extreme.

Chelsea: It’s a rational and logical solution to the problem of us working together. Out of sight, out of mind.

Adam: Look, I think that we are more than capable of maintaining a professional relationship. I think that we can handle this like adults.

Chelsea: Well, this is adult me telling adult you what I need in order to keep working at newman media. It’s a reasonable request, one I’m sure you can easily manage.

[ Door closes ]

[ Exhales heavily ]

Abby: Chance, what are you doing here?

Chance: Abby, I have to do what’s best for that little boy.

Abby: Our son?

Chance: Yes, and I was just gonna see if we could work something out. That’s it.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Okay. I get it. You’re trying to hash out a plan away from the overprotective mom, hoping that I get on board?

Devon: No, abby, that’s not what’s happening at all.

Abby: Look, if there’s something that needs to be discussed, it needs to be between the two of us.

Chance: Okay, abby, I just wanted to talk to devon alone, father to father. Now, devon just asked me a question, and I think it deserves an answer.

Devon: All I asked was, given everything he’s been through, is he ready to give dominic all the love and attention that he needs and deserves right now?

Abby: Chance?

Chance: No. I’m not sure I can.

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Rey: Ooh! We should do that more often.

Sharon: Yes, absolutely. Thank you for braving the museum with me.

Rey: Are you kidding? I loved it. Besides, I figured I should learn more about art since noah’s living here now. Although none of those paintings were as beautiful as you are.

Sharon: Aww.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Oh, hey, nick.

Nick: Hey.

Sharon: What are you doing here?

Nick: You guys look like you’re in a pretty good mood.

Rey: We are.

Sharon: Having some french food, walking through a museum — it can do wonders for your mind-set.

Nick: Well, don’t mind me. I’m just sitting here minding my own business, waiting for noah.

Sharon: Oh. What are you two meeting about? The job offer?

Nick: Hey.

Noah: Hey.

Sharon: Oh, great. Now both of you can fill us in.

Noah: On what?

Sharon: On what you’re meeting with your dad about.

Noah: Well, first off, nosy. Secondly, I think I need to talk to dad in private for a sec.

Sharon: Okay. No problem.

Phyllis: Hey, summer. How’s it going? Yeah, you’re preparing for your big meeting? You’re gonna do great. Yeah. Hey, you know what? I have a question. I heard that jack is in milan doing some collab with kyle? Oh, okay. No, don’t worry it. Don’t worry about it. I know that you — you have a big day. Alright, I’ll talk to you later. Okay. Bye, honey.

Nikki: Why, victoria, you’ve done something new with your hair.

Ashland: Well, thank you for noticing. I had to get the pitch deck for the dubai project.

Nikki: Well, I need to speak to both of you anyway. Can we meet later and talk about this month’s numbers from asia?

Ashland: Well, that can be arranged, assuming you’d be willing to be flexible on time. I have a potential new senior-level hire to meet with later.

Nikki: Ah. I didn’t realize we had an opening.

Ashland: Yeah, an executive i knew in new york is looking for a new role, and I think he’d be a great catch for newman/locke and a perfect fit for the vice president of strategy.

Nikki: Uh-huh. The only thing is, that position isn’t available. Regina’s doing an excellent job.

Ashland: I disagree. Her ideas are dated, and she’s too risk-averse for my liking. I think it’s time to offer her a golden parachute.

Nikki: Does victoria know about this?

Ashland: Oh, she doesn’t need to be bothered with the staffing issues. She’s got the big picture to consider. And I’m happy to, uh, handle all the pesky details.

Devon: I just can’t believe that things have gotten to this point with abby. It’S… I’ve tried to be as fair as i can to her and chance, but… I love dominic and I want to have a bigger role in his life. But this whole thing is just turning into a mess.

Amanda: You’re gonna have to let this go for now. There’s just not more that you can do until I file a petition with the courts. Listen. I know this is weighing on you. But if you really want to proceed, you’re gonna need to find a way to make peace with your decision.

Abby: Christine, hi. It’s abby. I need you to call me as soon as you get this. Thanks.

Chance: Alright, dom’s all tucked in and sound asleep. How you doing?

Abby: Not great. I know you wanted me to wait to call christine, but I think we need to know what our legal options are, so I left her a message.

Chance: Okay. Well, I think we should talk about this before she gets back to us.

Abby: We’re supposed to be focusing on bonding with our son, and suddenly it feels like everything could fall apart. A lot of people think dealing with copd

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Abby: I can’t wrap my head around devon doing this, bringing lawyers into this. We all signed the original document so we could avoid a conflict like this once the baby was born. And now he wants to just tear it up and take us to court?

Chance: I know, but devon did come to us first, without an attorney, asking us if he could change the original agreement.

Abby: And I haven’t forgotten that. But I told him I didn’t feel comfortable with making those changes. I didn’t think he was gonna take it this far. Oh, maybe it’s because he has a lawyer literally in his house pushing him to do this.

Chance: No, don’t blame amanda. This is not her fault. I mean, I knew devon’s feelings weren’t gonna change. I knew it.

Abby: You know, you aren’t as upset as I am about this.

Chance: I am just as thrown as you are by this. Trust me. I’m just trying to see it from all these different angles, you know, yours and mine, dominic’s, and devon’s, alright? I just — I don’t see an easy answer here.

Abby: There’s only one answer, and the answer is no.

Noah: So, I’ve made a decision about your job offer, and I’m pretty excited about it. I want to make a difference in the world. I want to help people, and i really admire everything that you do, so… I’d like to accept the offer.

Nick: My man!

[ Both laugh ] It’s, like, a dream come true for me, for you to come work with me again, bud.

Noah: Me too. But there is one stipulation. I still need time to work on my art. I don’t want to grind away 24/7 so that the work consumes me like it does grandpa and aunt victoria.

Nick: I feel you. Trust me — the vibe at new hope is way different than at newman because we focus on the people, not the profits.

Noah: So, where do we get started?

Nick: I think the best thing we can do is just have you come to work with me, hang out, just kind of get the lay of the land, and we will figure out the best way to use your abilities. I mean, who knows? Maybe we can even have new hope find some way to maximize on your artistic talents.

Noah: Sounds good. I’m up for anything.

[ Chuckles ]

Rey: Oh, you are dying to know what’s going down out there.

Sharon: Nope. I already know. Noah accepted nick’s offer.

Rey: You could hear that from in here?

Sharon: I can tell by the look on noah’s face. I’m happy he and nick are bonding like that. It means that noah’s gonna stick around, hopefully for a very long time. It just feels like life is exactly the way that it should be.

Rey: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: I’m not surprised that you and victoria enjoy working together. The two of you had chemistry from the moment you met, even though you were still married.

Ashland: Well, victoria — she has, uh, turned out to be the missing piece in my life. She gives me purpose. I adore her.

Nikki: Oh, I can tell. You are as enamored of her now as you were on your wedding day, but —

Ashland: But what?

Nikki: I just wonder if the two of you have moved past the honeymoon phase of your business partnership.

Ashland: Not at all, no. I’m continuously impressed and excited by her brilliance.

Nikki: No, what I mean is, have the two of you talked about areas that overlap versus areas that are off limits?

Ashland: You’re wondering if I jumped the gun by reaching out to my colleague in new york, if I was trying to make my mark by bringing in my own people.

Nikki: Well, were you?

Victoria: Oh. Was I left off the invite list for this meeting? Napoleon was born and raised to conquer.

Nikki: Don’t worry. We didn’t have anything scheduled.

Victoria: Well, then why do i feel like I walked in on something?

Ashland: Probably because that I just understood from my conversation with nikki that i may have overstepped. I was planning to meet with a colleague who I think would make a brilliant new vice president of strategy.

Victoria: As opposed to regina?

Ashland: It’s only a preliminary conversation, nothing concrete. If it’s not an option for you, I’ll cancel. No harm, no foul.

Victoria: Well, I mean, if it’s somebody that you respect and they’re available, then by all means, you should meet with them. Maybe you can discuss how he might fit into our organization. Well, you know, having a team comprised of talented people that we can trust is key.

Ashland: That’s great. I’m glad we discussed it. Nikki, please let my assistant know when you want to go over the asia numbers, and I’ll be there.

Victoria: Well, go ahead. Say whatever it is you want to say.

Sharon: I am so thrilled you’re taking the job, noah.

Noah: Yeah, me too. I was in need of something new, and I think working for a nonprofit will be a good change of pace.

Nick: Well, I promise you you’re gonna get a whole different feeling when you know your work is geared just toward helping people.

Sharon: I have no doubt you’re gonna get a lot out of it. So, are you ready to get to work?

Noah: I think so.

Tessa: Hi. I am so glad that I ran into you. Can I borrow him for a sec?

Sharon: Sure. I think we’re all done here for now.

Nick: He is all yours.

Noah: So, what’s up?

Tessa: I have surprise for you.

Devon: I can’t stop thinking about my conversation with abby. You know, no matter what I said, she — she couldn’t understand my concern for dominic. And I don’t know what I can say to get through to her now.

Amanda: Well, I think that no matter what you say, she’s always gonna feel like you’re trying to take away her family, or at least her vision of what that should be.

Devon: Yeah, I know, and I’m not. I’m not trying to do that at all. I’m talking about having shared custody where we’re all involved in raising dominic, you know?

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: And she’s said to me numerous times how she wants me to have a major role in his life. And I know that this is a little step past that, but how is it a bad thing for dominic?

Amanda: I think, you know, just with a little time and distance, once the shock of it goes away, she’ll recover, you know? But what I witnessed today was just a woman who felt… betrayed.

Devon: Yeah, I know. And now I’m gonna risk losing my best friend so I can be a father to my son.

Abby: Dominic is happy here with us. We are his parents. And, frankly, I was pretty shocked by some of the things devon said.

Chance: Like what?

Abby: He said he sees himself as dominic’s father.

Chance: He said that?

Abby: I’m sorry if he feels like that’s what his role is, but dominic already has a father and a mother and a home.

Chance: Except that I missed out on a lot of time with him.

Abby: Yeah, but you’re making up for it right now. And there is no reason for someone to rip our son away from us for any amount of time.

Chance: I hear you. I do. I really hear you. And if devon proceeds with all this legal stuff, then we will fight it. We will. But, abby, I’m just scared that the final decision’s gonna be made by a judge who doesn’t know us, who doesn’t know dominic, and who doesn’t know devon.

Abby: That’s fine. That’s fine because I have every confidence that we will win. Devon signed away his legal parental rights. He knew what he was signing. He knew the repercussions.

Chance: But that was before the baby was born. He didn’t know how he would feel now.

Abby: Okay, yes, I know! I know that devon bonded with dominic! But devon knows what a crucial time this is for our family. You’re learning how to bond with our son. And, what, now he wants us to focus on some sort of legal battle?

Chance: He’d probably use that against us in court.

Abby: Use what?

Chance: The fact that i haven’t bonded with my own son.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Phyllis: Hey, nick.

Nick: Hey. How’s everything?

Phyllis: You know. Do you have a minute to talk?

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Phyllis: So, how was your visit to milan? How was your birthday?

Nick: It was — it was great. Summer and kyle just wined and dined me the whole time. It was awesome. Then, uh, I got home, and the family threw me a little party.

Phyllis: Oh. That’s nice. Was adam there?

Nick: Uh, I should have been more specific when I said “family.” It was just, uh, the kids and, um, sharon and mariah and tessa.

Phyllis: Oh. That family. Of course.

Nick: Yeah. Uh, it was — it was fun.

Phyllis: How’s christian?

Nick: He’s good. I feel like he’s getting taller every week.

Phyllis: It’s the age.

Nick: He finally stopped asking when you were gonna come over and play video games with him.

Phyllis: Wow. I-I didn’t even think he’d notice that I wasn’t there.

Nick: Yeah, I mean, that’s the way kids are, right? I mean, they get used to someone coming around a lot, and then they…notice when they stop. Christian gets it, though. Uh, it just means I have to up my gaming skills.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Are we okay?

Nick: Yeah, we’re good. Uh…I guess my food’s ready. Enjoy your night.

Amanda: You know, abby is really hurt, and her feelings are raw right now, but I have no doubt that your friendship will prevail in the end.

Devon: Well, I wish I could be that optimistic.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Amanda: One second, okay?

[ Sighs ] Hey.

Phyllis: Hey, lady. I was, um, thinking maybe we could grab a drink together with your favorite gal pal.

Amanda: I, uh — I can’t right now.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. I was just hoping to — to talk to a friend. That’s all.

Amanda: I know. I’m sorry. I’m just in the middle of something at the moment.

Devon: Hey. You don’t have to stay for me. You can go.

Amanda: Are you sure?

Devon: Yeah. Positive.

Amanda: Okay, um, I’ll meet you in a few.

Phyllis: Oh, great. I’ll meet you at the grand phoenix.

Amanda: Okay. Bye. Are you sure you’re okay?

Devon: Yeah, I’m fine. I am.

Amanda: Alright. Well, I won’t be late, okay?

Devon: Okay. Love you.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Amanda: Yeah. Love you, too. Oh, and I will get that on the way out.

Devon: Appreciate it.

Amanda: Mariah. Hi. Um, are you here to see devon?

Mariah: Yeah. I am. Is this a bad time?

Amanda: No, no. This is a good time. You two will have a lot to talk about.

Devon: Hey. Come in.

Amanda: See you later.

Devon: Okay. [ Smooches ] I love you.

Amanda: Yeah. Love you, too.

Devon: Hello.

Mariah: So, I talked to abby.

Devon: You did? Was that before or after I told her I’m taking her to court?

Mariah: What? No, she didn’t say anything about that.

Devon: Well, yeah, since, uh, she and chance refuse to even consider to adjust our agreement, I don’t have another choice.

Mariah: Devon, come on. This is crazy. How do we fix this? Because you can’t take abby and chance to court.

Devon: I thought you of all people would understand why this fight’s so important.

Abby: Well, you’re right about where devon’s head is. He’s worried about your emotional state. And he says that you have some recovery to do that might interfere with you being a present father to dominic at the moment. Chance, he’s wrong! He’s wrong. I didn’t even want to tell you because I didn’t want to upset you. I didn’t want to give it credence by repeating it.

Chance: [ Sighs ] I’d like to hear what else devon had to say.

Abby: He’s confident that you’re gonna make a full recovery from all of the trauma that you went through. But dominic needs a father, a father right now who’s gonna be present. Chance, listen to me! He’s completely wrong-headed!

Chance: Is he, though, abby? I mean, is he? I think we’re gonna have to consider what he’s saying… and consider the fact that he might be right.

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Victoria: Mom, I know you’re just being cautious, but ashland and I are still working out how we communicate in our professional relationship, and it takes time.

Nikki: Oh, I understand that. That’s something I don’t think your father and I ever did work out when we both worked for the same company.

Victoria: Well, when ashland takes the lead on something, it’s not as though he’s leaving me out of the loop or not considering my opinions.

Nikki: That all sounds very rational, but what I want to know is, are you comfortable with that dynamic?

Victoria: It’s new territory for me. The only person that I know as single-minded as ashland is dad, and with him I was just always his junior partner. But at newman/locke, I am most assuredly ceo. It’s not a shared position of power, and I know where I stand. And ashland knows that I trust him and I rely on him.

Nikki: Okay, good. I’ll let you get some work done, and I will get back to you with those asia numbers.

[ Door closes ]

Devon: I’m not trying to hurt anyone or cause trouble by doing this. ‘Cause I’ve given abby and chance many opportunities to come to some kind of agreement with me, and they’ve shot me down every single time. So, all I’m doing is trying to guarantee that I can always be there to protect dominic if he needs me. I think that he deserves that, and so do I.

Mariah: And you feel like you don’t already have that.

Devon: Not when they can just shut the door on me seeing him like they did, no. It’s — abby has always said from the very beginning we’re the “baby chancellor crew,” right?

Mariah: Yeah. Yeah, she has. She’s also allowed us to be a part of his life.

Devon: I don’t know if I’d say “allowed.” I mean, it’s — we haven’t really had a choice. We helped bring him into this world. She made us the godparents. She left him with me when she went to spain. We’ve — we’ve literally been a part of every step of that baby’s life.

Mariah: We have. I know as well as anyone how deep that parental attachment can be. There was a period of time where I couldn’t envision getting through the day without seeing my little bowie. But…he’s not my bowie. He’s their dom. And I’ve had to come to terms with that. But I’m a lot more balanced now.

Devon: Yeah. No, I — I — I completely understand what you’re saying, but if you take the emotion out of this, it still comes down to dominic’s well-being. And I know that you and I both want what’s best for him, and I’m worried that he’s not getting that at home because chance is dealing with a lot that’s preventing him from being fully present. And those aren’t my words. Those are his. He admitted it to me and to abby. And I’m concerned that his issues may even go deeper than what he’s willing to say.

Mariah: But isn’t there a way to work out a compromise without bringing judges or lawyers into this?

Devon: Mariah, if you know of one, then please tell me ’cause everything I’ve tried hasn’t worked so far. This is literally my last resort. And, believe me, I am well aware that things can get ugly and probably will get ugly, especially when people start choosing sides.

Noah: [ Laughs ]

Tessa: Ta-da! My album is ready to go out to the masses!

Noah: Your first lp. This is big. I’m proud of you.

Tessa: Well, you better be at the launch party because the album cover that you designed will be integral to its success because it is so beautiful. Look at it.

Noah: You made it easy.

[ Sighs ]

Sharon: Can I get you guys anything?

Noah: Nah, I think we’re good.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Forgot my phone.

Rey: Oh, it’s hard to survive without one of those.

Nick: Sad but true, huh?

Rey: So, sharon’s over the moon now that noah’s decided to stay in town and work with you, huh?

Nick: Yeah. You know, I guess it’s that parental urge. You always want your kids to feel confident and like they’re living their own lives. I guess it’s a bonus if they do it with you close by.

Rey: I can imagine. Everything alright?

Sharon: Yeah. I’m fine. I just, uh, realized that I need to do some restocking.

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Amanda: Hello, hello.

Phyllis: Ugh, thank you for meeting me.

Amanda: Are you kidding me? I needed a break.

Phyllis: Is something wrong?

Amanda: No, no. It’s just there’s a lot going on at home, so I have to get back, but I am definitely in the mood for a drink.

Phyllis: Ah. Yeah. You know, we have to hang out more — not just drinks. We have to do a girls’ weekend.

Amanda: Yeah?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Amanda: Do you want to do something like that?

Phyllis: Yeah.

Amanda: What, like wine tasting, or maybe we can do some hot springs — or skiing. I love skiing.

Phyllis: Skiing? Ohh. You do? Ohh, okay. Um, no, not for me.

Amanda: Okay.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] You can do that with someone else.

Amanda: [ Laughing ] Okay.

Phyllis: Just…

[ Sighs ] I’m afraid I’m gonna spin out of control.

Amanda: Why?

Phyllis: I just didn’t realize the way that I fill all my free time was with my daughter or nick, and now, well, I mean, nick isn’T…

Amanda: Aw. What about jack?

Phyllis: Well, I mean, jack is radio-silent right now. I had to find out from lauren that he’s in milan doing some collaboration with kyle.

Amanda: Well, you found out from lauren because she’s your friend, and I’m here because I’m your friend. So you’re not completely alone in the world.

Phyllis: I know. Thank you. And I love and value both of you. I really do. But I got to figure out how to fill my free time with someone who isn’t just, you know, a friend or with work or an ex-husband.

Amanda: Yeah, you don’t strike me as the yoga type.

Phyllis: No, definitely not the yoga type. And, you know, picking up a hobby isn’t a really great idea for me because it would be something like computer hacking or some other type of thing that I shouldn’t tell a lawyer.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ] You know, you allude to all of these sketchy things that you’ve done in your past, and part of me is curious, and then another part of me thinks that you are just completely exaggerating.

Phyllis: Yeah. I’m exaggerating.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: Something has to change for me…for the better. Or else I’m gonna spin out. And I’ll start creating a lot of chaos.

Abby: Devon is wrong about you and dominic. The more time that you spend with our son — it’s helping you get re-acclimated to being back at home. You said it yourself. You said that you’re feeling more connected, more settled. You said there was nothing to worry about.

Chance: I lied, abby. I lied to you.

Abby: Okay. Why?

Chance: Because! Because all of this has been so confusing and so frustrating. I mean, I want this to work more than anything. I want it to work out so easily, but I can’T. I can’t make it work.

Abby: It’s just gonna take a little bit more time.

Chance: No, abby. Abby, abby, I love you for having this undying faith in me. But it’s not — I — there is something inside of me that won’t allow this to work. It won’t let me bond with dominic. I mean, just today somebody asked to see a picture of him, and I didn’t have one picture of him on my phone. Why not? I bet devon has a hundred. I just don’t know what it is. I feel so disconnected. And I love him. I love him so much. I love that little boy. I really do. But is that enough? It’s just not gonna work. I can’t build that kind of connection. I can’t have that connection like he does with devon. And doesn’t he deserve that kind of relationship?

Noah: So, how are the adoption plans going?

Tessa: Oh, well, we’re still pretty early on in the process.

Noah: Are you guys thinking about getting married in the meantime?

Tessa: You know, we haven’t discussed it quite yet. I mean, we’ve talked about it in the past.

Noah: You think you’re ready for that next step?

Tessa: Yeah, I am. I mean, mariah and I have been through so much, and we’re stronger than ever. So I figure, why not start our baby adventure by making a forever commitment to each other?

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, I totally agree. There’s — there’s no reason not to.

[ Door opens ]

Mariah: Hey, guys.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: What’s going on?

Noah: Tessa was just showing me her new album. It’s very exciting.

Mariah: Uh, yeah. I’ve — I’ve seen it. It’s amazing. Great job.

Tessa: Are you okay?

Mariah: I am. I just had a difficult conversation.

Noah: I’m sorry. Is there anything I can do?

Mariah: No. Thank you, though. Actually, is it okay if I talk to tessa in private for a minute?

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, of course.

Sharon: Are you alright?

Noah: Yeah, I’m — I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be? Don’t touch anything.

[ Indistinct conversation ]

Noah: Mom, you are misreading the situation, alright? Things are good.

Sharon: You sure?

Noah: Yeah. I swear. Everything’s fine. I’ll see you later, okay?

Victoria: Oh. How was your meeting?

Ashland: Excellent. There are a number of avenues ted might want to pursue. But I think it’s unlikely that he’d be willing to relocate, unless the package and the position were exceptional.

Victoria: I don’t think I can make that commitment at this time.

Ashland: I understand.

Victoria: Do you think that maybe he’d be willing to do some short-term consulting? We could certainly make that worth his while.

Ashland: That’s perfect. I’m glad that nikki’s concerns didn’t sour you on ted before you even met him.

Victoria: Oh. I’m sorry. My mother — she doesn’t mean to be negative. She just wants to make sure that I’m on the same page with you. And I assured her that we are.

Ashland: Good. I would hate for her to have any ongoing concerns because I know she would drive you crazy.

Victoria: [ Laughs ] Our work and our private lives are happy and in balance.

Ashland: I’d like to think that we are totally in sync.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Phyllis: Hey, honey! How’d your meeting go? Wait. Wait. Summer. Oh, you — you must be so excited. But stop. Stop. You’re talking a mile a minute.

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Amanda: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Amanda: What’s going on? Did something happen since i left?

Devon: No, no, nothing happened. I’m just thinking about my conversation with mariah, trying to process everything she told me.

Amanda: What did she say?

Devon: She doesn’t think that I should take abby and chance to court.

Amanda: Really? Um, I’m a bit surprised by that.

Devon: Yeah, I’m surprised, too. She made some pretty good points, and I could see her point of view. I could even see where abby and chance are coming from. But what it really made me realize is how many people it’s gonna affect if I follow through with this.

Amanda: Just keep dominic as your top priority, and everything will be okay.

Devon: That’s what I intend to do.

Amanda: You can’t go wrong if you follow your heart.

Abby: I know that that you’re feeling insecure right now. I know that, but… I think it’s natural and I think that you’re gonna get over it.

Chance: Hey. You’re not hearing me, okay? Listen to me. Listen to these questions I’m asking you, for dominic’s sake, not mine, okay?

Abby: Okay. Um, I’ll try.

Chance: Abby, I am scared that our little boy is missing out, being around all my confusion, instead of devon’s certainty. I mean, yes, he’s allowed to come visit whenever, but that’s not the same, abby. It’s not. That leaves all the heavy lifting to us, all the parenting.

Abby: And so?

Chance: And so I think devon deserves more than that. I think dominic deserves more than that. I mean, devon has a direct line into his heart. We’ve all seen it. They are blood. And what I’m asking you is — is it right for us to stand in the way of that?

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Victor: Now, you agree that we have a lot of plans for our company, right? You also agree that we accomplished what we set out to do with billy boy, namely bring him to his knees.

Adam: Trust me, I’m more than ready to wash my hands of billy. Focus on the job and all the responsibility that you’ve given me.

Victor: Talking about that, son, I am going to take a more active role around here.

Devon: This is something i feel I need to do for dominic and myself.

Abby: I thought you were my friend. And now you’re taking us to court to spend more time with our son? After everything we’ve been through, how could you do something so hurtful?

Devon: I’m not trying to hurt you. I’m really not trying to do that, okay? And it’s because of everything that we’ve all been through that I feel I need to do this. Chance, you’ve been struggling since you’ve been back home, right? And I don’t think that you were lying when you admitted that to me.

Chance: Okay, we understand how you feel. But there’s no need to take this to the extreme.

Devon: I mean, I didn’t think it was extreme to ask for arranged visits with dominic. But last time I spoke to you, abby, you know, you made it very clear that you guys are completely against anything like that. So…I didn’t know what I was supposed to do. You guys really didn’t leave me any choice but to pursue legal action to get shared custody.

Ashland: Oh, that’s great. Thanks. Cheers, love.

Victoria: Cheers.

Adam: [ Scoffs ]

Ashland: Oh, yeah.

Victoria: How you feeling?

Adam: So, I guess congratulations are in order.

Victoria: For what?

Adam: For chanccomm. I hear jill accepted your offer.

Ashland: That’s right. She did.

Adam: Well, you know, it’s never over until it’s over.

Victoria: But this is over. I mean, at least as far as us closing the deal on chanccomm.

Adam: Oh. What else do you have in the works?

[ Keys clatter ]

Lily: Billy? Billy! Hey! Oh, my god, I didn’t think you’d be here so soon.

Billy: I missed you so much, I had to come home early, wanted one more special night with you before your big day tomorrow.

Lily: Ooh. Well, tell me everything. What happened with jill? I mean, did you guys patch things up? Like, I’m working under the assumption that we’re both starting new jobs.

Billy: Okay, just slow down, my little tiger lily.

Lily: Well, tell me if you guys made peace or not. Are you coming to chancellor as coo? What happened?

Billy: I will answer all your questions. But first…

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Abby: Chance and amanda, can you give me a few moments alone with devon so we can talk? I think we need to speak one-on-one.

Chance: I don’t think that’s a very good idea, abby. Everyone’s feeling very raw right now, and I would hate to see things escalate. I think we need to all talk about this together, right?

Amanda: Yeah, chance is right. That’s the reason why we waited for him to get here, so I think it’s best if we stay.

Abby: Actually, amanda, it’s your presence that I’m concerned about. I mean, you are devon’s lawyer, right? I can call christine. I can have her come join us. Or I can speak with devon alone.

Chance: Abby, please —

Abby: No, no, no. I’m not gonna do any deal-making or negotiating. I just need to speak with my friend. I need him to explain to me what his motivation is for doing this, and I don’t think he can do that with everyone here.

Devon: That’s totally fine, abby. Let’s — let’s talk, just the two of us, ’cause I never wanted to involve lawyers, ever. So, maybe we can work something out.

Chance: You sure?

Abby: I’m positive. I hope you can understand.

Chance: Yeah, whatever you need. I got you.

Chance: Amanda, would you mind talking privately with me, as well?

Amanda: Uh…

Chance: Don’t get the wrong idea. I don’t want to talk to you as devon’s lawyer. I was hoping I could talk to you as his partner, someone who understands where his head is right now.

Amanda: Uh, okay. Yeah, let’s grab a coffee.

Chance: Alright.

Abby: You said you thought pursuing shared custody was a bad idea. So, what changed your mind?

Adam: So, dad tells me that you are taking credit for putting a stop to billy’s abandoned and pitiful plot to trick newman media into libeling him.

Victoria: Yes. I got him to back down.

Adam: Mm. So, I’m curious — how did you find out what he was up to? Did billy try to bring you in on it?

Victoria: No, he didn’t have to say anything to me. His plan was so transparent, I saw through it right away. I’m sure even a child could have seen through his game. I’m surprised that you didn’T.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: What makes you think I wasn’t already onto him? I mean, I told you at the ranch over the holidays that I didn’t see any news in billy’s little downward spiral.

Victoria: Oh, yes. Right.

Adam: No, believe me, I had no intention of writing a damaging story on him. I mean, in fact, now that i think of it, if you were onto him, why didn’t you mention anything to me and dad then? Could have warned us. I mean, assuming we all are on team newman.

Victoria: What other team is there?

Lily: Ah, this is exactly what I needed.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: I’ve just been throwing myself into work so much trying to get ready for the big day, i didn’t realize how tense I was.

Billy: Well, I’m glad I could help you relax.

Lily: So, now can I ask questions?

[ Both laugh ]

Billy: Yes, you can ask three questions.

Lily: What? I’m sorry? When did I get a question quota?

Billy: Because this is our last special night before your big day and I don’t want to spend it talking about work.

Lily: Okay. That’s fair. Fine. But the first question I have is actually a non-work question.

Billy: Okay.

Lily: So it doesn’t count.

Billy: Okay.

Lily: Okay. How are you doing? How’s your mind-set?

Billy: I’m good. Yeah. Strong. Ready to take on the world.

Lily: Okay, good. So that means the conversation with your mom went well?

Billy: Is that a question without asking a question?

Lily: Oh, my — just tell me how it went with jill.

Billy: We had a very productive conversation. The biggest takeaway — she really likes you and she’s very excited that you are now the ceo of chancellor industries.

Lily: Really? So she’s not regretting her decision?

Billy: The contrary. She thinks you’re great. And she really believes that you’re gonna bring this company to new heights.

Victor: Send him in.

Michael: Victor.

Victor: Michael. Good to see you, man.

Michael: You too. I’m sorry to drop in like this. Uh…I’ve been thinking about the offer you made the other day.

Victor: I’m sure you didn’t trek all the way out here to turn me down.

Michael: Well, let’s not jump to conclusions just yet. Let’s look at this as an informational visit. Uh…I’d like to hear more about what this job might entail.

Victor: Now, let me ask you. Are you serious about stepping down from your position as D.A.?

Michael: I’m planning on leaving.

Victor: Uh-huh.

Michael: Mostly to spend more time with my family, but, uh, I am intrigued by the possibility of doing some private work with you…

Victor: Uh-huh.

Michael: …As long as it’s not overwhelming, which would defeat the whole purpose of my resignation.

Victor: Of course. I understand that, you know, but don’t you worry. I will make this as appealing to you as possible, okay? This is the sound of nature breathing.

Lily: Well, I’m really happy that your mom has confidence in me, but I also know it’s really important for you that she has confidence in you as coo. So stop evading and just answer my question.

Billy: Which one of your many questions do you want me to answer?

Lily: I want to know if your mom accepted your apology the way you wanted her to.

Billy: Well, first and foremost, I apologized, and i also confessed about my ill-fated plan to get back at victor and adam for everything they did to us. I was also very clear that my change of heart came because of your guidance, and she was very grateful for that. She honestly believes that you are my guardian angel.

Lily: Well, I appreciate the credit, but I do think that you’re underselling the strength it took to turn the other cheek to the newmans.

Billy: Mm.

Lily: So, just tell me — did your mom accept your apology?

Billy: My mother and I making up usually involves a bone-crushing hug while she calls me an idiot. So, by that definition… yeah, we healed.

Lily: So, are you coming to chancellor as coo?

Billy: Yes.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Billy: I am your coo, with, of course, my mother’s blessing.

Lily: Ooh, good, I’m so glad!

[ Laughs ]

Adam: Come on, victoria. Tell me. Tell me — what’s really going on with you and billy?

Victoria: You know, I don’t really have time for your little “what did you know and when did you know it” game. The point is, I stopped billy in his tracks when I found out what he was up to. Because, believe it or not, I am a great defender of all things newman, at least when it comes to business.

Adam: Well, I can’t help but wondering if there aren’t two opposing team newmans these days — newman media and newman/locke.

Victoria: [ Laughs ] Are you really comparing newman/locke, a giant, international powerhouse with interests in almost every sector, to newman media, a fledgling start-up? Need I remind you that your company was a part of locke communications group? It was just a little something that ashland decided that he wanted to sell off.

Adam: Oh, I don’t need to be reminded. Dad and I won ashland’s company over you and billy. And given the fact that you told dad that you were responsible for stopping billy’s little scheme to harm newman media, i just — I can’t help but wonder if you have a plan of your own. And I would bet it has something to do with newman media. Am I right?

Victoria: Now, why would i tell you one way or another? If I had something going on, the first person that I would discuss it with would be our father. And certainly he would share that news with you, wouldn’t he?

Adam: So I guess that’s a “yes.” And based on your response, your first order of attack is to turn father against son. Hmm. I can’t help but wonder — are you advising her in this maneuver?

Ashland: Well, you’re assuming there is a maneuver. And if you really knew your sister, you’d know that she makes her own decisions. I find her business instincts nothing short of brilliant. And if you think for one second that she would allow her husband to call the shots… well, you need to think again.

Devon: I know that I didn’t say that I wouldn’t do something like this, but the last time we spoke, you were very upset, and I felt like you weren’t hearing me. And I realized that it just wasn’t the time to press or push the issue at all. So I let it go, but I certainly didn’t change my mind about wanting to spend more time with dominic.

Abby: I just — I cannot believe that you’re doing this. Have I ever denied you the opportunity to spend time with dominic? And now you’re escalating things with lawyers?

Devon: Well, you denied me the ability to just have scheduled visits with him so i can feel like more than just a visitor in his life.

Abby: No, no, no, no. There’s got to be more to this than just that because you know you are welcome in this house anytime. You can see dominic whenever you want.

Devon: I know that.

Abby: Is this about my parenting? I know I asked you this before, and you insisted that it wasn’t, but it is the only thing that makes sense to me.

Devon: No, it’s not. I told you already what it is.

Abby: Is it about the trip to spain? Is it because I left him with you? You know, I only did that because I went to go look for my son’s father!

Devon: I know.

Abby: But it — it clearly tainted your opinion of me, and now you think I’m not capable of being a good mom!

Devon: That’s not true. I didn’t say that, abby. I think you’re a great mom.

Abby: Because I keep going over this in my head, over and over and over again, and it all goes back to that trip.

Devon: Just relax for a second, okay? It’s not the trip. It’s really not. When you left dominic with me, when you went to spain, it did strengthen our bond. I will say that, alright? But that’s not what this is about. This is about me wanting to have a bigger role in dominic’s life and being concerned about your husband.

Abby: We went into this clearly. We had an agreement. You agreed to be the donor. And you were by my side the whole time. You were my friend, my best friend. You held my hand when I thought chance was dead. You were there when dominic was born, and now you’re turning on us?

Devon: I’m not, abby. I’m not turning on anybody. I’m still your best friend. I love you and chance. I’m just trying to make sure that I’m always able to support dominic in every way. That’s it. And by you refusing to even consider…

Abby: Okay. Okay.

Devon: …Changing our agreement, I mean, you’re keeping me from doing that.

Abby: Okay, so you are blaming me. You are blaming me. You’re saying that I’m pushing you to do this. I asked you to be dominic’s godfather, for heaven’s sake!

Devon: I know.

Abby: And now what? What, you want to change the agreement? What is it? ‘Cause there’s clearly more to this than that. Just tell me.

Devon: I don’t know what to say. I’ve told you, it’s —

Abby: No, you don’t think that chance and I are capable of being good parents to dominic. That’s it, isn’t it? Just tell the truth.

Devon: No, that’s not the truth. I don’t think that about you. I think it about your husband, alright? I’m concerned about his psychological state right now and how that might affect dominic.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ] Depression can make you feel like…just…noooo.

Abby: I understand that you’re concerned about chance’s emotional state. I am, too. That’s why I am fighting so hard for my family. And I’m appalled that you think chance isn’t responsible enough to care for our son.

Devon: This isn’t something that I think, abby. That is what he told me. He said the words to me, “I am struggling with being home and the pressure of being a parent.” That’s what he said. And knowing that, I also know that dominic needs a father figure in his life right now that can put him first and foremost.

Abby: And you see yourself as dominic’s father?

Devon: I’m not saying that chance isn’t his father, too. I’m saying that — I’m talking about filling that role for dominic right now, because I can do it, while we give chance the time he needs to get his mind right.

Abby: I knew this was about more than just shared custody. I mean, you see yourself as our son’s father. I-I-I mean, I can’t even process that right now.

Devon: Why do you — why can’t you — what do you mean, you can’t process it, abby? Really? ‘Cause that’s kind of hurtful for me to hear you say that. You don’t see me as a type of father figure for dominic? I’m the one you left him with when you went to spain. You didn’t pick anybody in your family. You chose me. So, what’s changed for you?

Chance: Thanks for doing this with me.

Amanda: Yeah, of course.

Chance: I just wanted an opportunity to tell you that i understand where devon’s coming from — a lot more than abby does. That’s for sure.

Amanda: Wow. Well, I am really surprised to hear you say that.

Chance: Yeah, well, I — I can see how much he loves dominic.

Amanda: That is undeniable.

Chance: It’s also undeniable that I’ve been playing catch-up as a father. And I can’t help but wonder if that’s what devon is reacting to. I mean, this can’t be about spending more time with dominic. We never denied him that. This has to do with his concerns about me, doesn’t it?

Billy: While I was gone, did anything happen on the newman front between victoria, victor, and adam? Not that I really care, but, you knoW…

Lily: Oh, you care. I know you can’t just quit cold turkey. So, actually, I think you’ll find this interesting. Look at what adam sent me right when you left for chicago. He texted me that. “Best of luck with chancellor.”

Billy: Sounds like a threat.

Lily: Oh, of course it’s a threat. That’s why I went to his office to go confront him. I didn’t believe for a second he was being sincere.

Billy: Leave it to adam to turn a congratulations into a veiled warning.

Lily: Yeah. And he was trying to act all casual, but I could tell that something riled him up. So, clearly whatever you said to him before you left must have cut to the bone.

Billy: Well, that’s music to my ears, the fact that I can still wound him, metaphorically speaking of course. But that’s something we should keep an eye on. Wounded animals usually retaliate.

Lily: Well, then it’s a good thing you put the feud behind you.

Billy: Well, just because I’m able to turn the other cheek doesn’t mean adam is. It’s not in his dna.

Lily: Well, I did let him know that his attempts to destroy your reputation failed miserably and that you’re coming to chancellor as my coo.

Billy: I’m sure that went over well.

Lily: [ Laughs ] I also told ashland, too.

Billy: Oh. How much did he love that?

Lily: Actually, I think i loved telling them more. And now I can tell the world.

Billy: [ Laughs ]

Adam: Oh, don’t worry, ashland. I would never underestimate my brilliant sister. But unfortunately this time she had a swing and a miss. Your strategy to, uh, turn dad against me — it’s already backfired.

Victoria: Oh, okay. Well, then let’s just say for argument’s sake that that was my plan. What makes you so sure that it’s backfired?

Adam: Because we actually bonded more after your feeble attempt to drive a wedge between us. I know you’ll never admit it, but I know you’re up to something, and you’re either targeting newman media or me.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] My goodness, your paranoia is running rampant.

Adam: I mean, why even bother? Newman/locke won ownership of chanccomm. Is that not enough of a win for you? Are you that insecure that you can’t handle a little competition?

Victoria: I think newman media is hardly competition for us.

Adam: I thought after the wedding that we had at least reached neutral ground and we could go on with our lives. And, ashland, after all my help with gaines, I thought I had your loyalty. I mean, where would your reputation be if victor and i hadn’t intervened?

Ashland: I would have handled him fine by myself.

Victoria: And we thanked you for that. You know, I find it amusing that you don’t trust me. What’s wrong? Do I make you nervous?

Adam: [ Laughs ]

Victoria: You know I will always be your older and wiser sister and I will show you the respect by never handing you a bogus win because what would be the fun in that, really?

Adam: Mm.

Victoria: And, you know, you should consider that our father might not always have your back.

Adam: Mm. Well, don’t you get too confident that I’ll always have yours…or ashland’S.

[ Chair slams ]

[ Mug thuds ]

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Victor: Now, michael, please have a seat. There are plans in the works… involving newman/locke, newman media, and chanccomm. And most likely there will be some reshuffling in regard to power and control.

Michael: Is that so?

Victor: Don’t misunderstand me. Victoria has done a wonderful job, you know, merging newman enterprises with ashland locke’s company.

Michael: It was an amazing deal.

Victor: Yes, it’s one of historic proportions, really. However, I recently have noticed some signs of immaturity in my son adam. Again, I trust him. He’s done a good job running the company. He has done a great job transitioning cyaxares to newman media. And he’s added a fashion platform that stands to make a lot of money.

Michael: Sounds positive.

Victor: Yeah. But recent events have made me consider taking a more active role, you know?

Michael: I can imagine how adam feels about that.

Victor: What I want you to think about is that I am thinking about solidifying the various factions calling themselves newman.

Michael: That sounds intriguing, but I would hate to be caught in the middle of a newman war. I mean, I love the idea of a new challenge, but the whole point of resigning from the D.A.’S office was to have less stress, not more.

Victor: And I understand that. And I want you to know that i don’t intend to blow things up. But I want to protect my legacy. And who better to help me through the legal difficulties than you, one of the brightest legal minds around? But the one wild card in all this for me is, uh… ashland locke. I know he loves my daughter and she loves him. But I don’t trust him.

Ashland: I wonder what adam meant by that parting warning.

Victoria: What do you mean, about my father not always having our back? I’m sure he was just trying to knock us off our guard.

Ashland: Well, in that case, he’s underestimating us.

Victor: That was a very sloppy, sloppy move, which strikes me as either panic or overconfidence. Neither is a quality of someone destined to come out on top.

Ashland: Well, you know, i really admire your confidence in the whole thing, but you of all people should know how ruthless victor newman can be. Maybe adam knows something about his agenda that we should be concerned about.

Victoria: No, I don’t think so. Look at how far my father went to protect you, and I do believe that he genuinely admires my business instincts. I mean, he wholeheartedly congratulated me on acquiring chanccomm. I mean, sure, I was disappointed that he didn’t agree to sell me newman media, but I think that would have been too easy. My father loves the game just as much as the win.

Ashland: You are your father’s daughter.

Victoria: And I don’t buy adam’s claim for one minute that his bond with my dad is stronger than ever. I am sure that I planted doubt in my father’s head about adam’s competence and whether he’s suited to running things.

Ashland: I love watching you calculate all the angles. But watching you go head-to-head with adam while simultaneously staying one step ahead of victor — that’s a first for me.

Victoria: Does it scare you?

Ashland: On the contrary. I’m sure, now more than ever, that together we can accomplish anything and everything we set our minds to.

Victoria: Agreed. So then we keep applying the pressure.

Ashland: We definitely make a formidable team.

Amanda: I’m not sure what you mean when you say that devon’s only doing this because of you.

Chance: Okay, again, amanda, I’m not talking to you as his lawyer. But devon and I did have a little heart-to-heart the other day. And I might have opened up about some of these demons that I’m battling. And maybe I was little too honest with him.

Amanda: Well, there’s no such thing as too much honesty.

Chance: Okay, well, if it’s gonna continue to cause pain to abby and put a wrench on this whole agreement that we have, then, well, I regret saying anything to him. Look, I intend to move past this and heal, and I feel like I’m doing much better right now.

Amanda: Well, I’m really glad to hear that.

Chance: And I also intend to do everything that I need to do to be the best father for dominic. And, honestly, I — I think devon should be involved. I mean, why not have as many people as possible loving our boy, right? The more, the better.

Amanda: Yeah, I — I couldn’t agree more. You know, I never had even one devoted parent. Watching all of these loving people dote on dom, I mean… I really do hope that we don’t have to get a judge involved.

Chance: I think that’s what we all want.

Amanda: You know, devon isn’t asking for full custody. All he wants is to be legally recognized and to be able to take care of dominic in his home at pre-arranged times. That’s it. I really don’t think that it’s that outrageous of a request, especially given how essential he’s been in dom’s life from the very beginning.

Abby: Of course I trust you with my son, as his godfather, as an honorary uncle, in all of the roles that we discussed, but you feeling like you’re his father? No, dominic has a father, and his name is chance.

Devon: Right, and I’m not a threat to that. I’m trying to do what’s best for dominic.

Abby: Well, this is not it. What’s best for dominic is for us to be a family — me, chance, and dominic. And what you’re doing is tearing at the very foundation.

Devon: I’m not trying to do that.

Abby: Yes, chance has been through a lot of trauma. But that doesn’t mean that he can’t be a good father and a good husband while he’s working on his recovery. And taking dominic out of the equation, even if it’s on a partial basis — that’s more of an obstacle, not less.

Devon: I disagree with that, abby. It’s —

Abby: I finally have my family back. We are finally reunited. We are working on healing. We have lost so much time already.

Devon: I’m not trying to take him away from you.

Abby: You said that you’re worried about chance’s emotional state. Well, suing us for shared custody is only gonna make things worse. Woman: Life’s been hard enough.

Devon: Abby, if I’m being honest, I don’t think that it’s dominic’s job to heal chance.

Abby: You’re twisting my words.

Devon: I’m not… alright.

[ Sighs ] I don’t want to argue with you. I really don’t, but I don’t know what else to say ’cause I was hoping that we could come to some kind of agreement without going to court. But it’s not looking like that’s gonna happen. And I can’t back down from this ’cause I really feel like I’m doing what’s best for dominic.

Abby: You’re doing what’s best for you. And now I’m brokenhearted.

[ Door closes ]

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Amanda: Hey. We just wanted to see how things were going.

Chance: How we doing?

Devon: Um… I just want to apologize to you ’cause this something that i really never intended to do. But I’m gonna take off and say thank you for listening to me.

[ Door opens ]

Chance: Hey. What happened? What did he say that’s got you so upset?

Abby: I tried to talk to him, but he wouldn’t listen. We need to call christine.

Victor: So, I piqued your interest, right?

Michael: Oh, yes. Yes. Uh, but I get the feeling that you aren’t telling me everything. I thought you admired your son-in-law. But you don’t trust him. That’s news to me. I was under the impression that you had welcomed him into your family with open arms.

Victor: Yeah. He loves victoria. Victoria loves him. That’s why I made sure that the wedding went off without a hitch. I want victoria to be happy.

Michael: Every father wants that for his children.

Victor: Right. But meanwhile I’ve learned some rather unsavory things about ashland locke. Not that that would normally bother me because I have a rather checkered past myself, as you damn well know.

Michael: I would the last person to argue that point.

Victor: I want you to think about how much newman enterprises has meant to me. I built the damn company from the ground up. I’m proud of it. Put my heart and soul into it, a legacy for my family. And now newman enterprises is called newman/locke. It doesn’t sit well with me. I’ve never trusted an outsider running my damn company. Never.

Lily: So, what do you think? I worked with the media relations department to get the press released ready.

Billy: I thought I told you not to make this a priority.

Lily: I know, but I just wanted to be proactive in case everything worked out. So, now that you’re back and everything’s good with jill, we can release it.

Billy: You’re so cute. You’re so excited about your new job.

Lily: I am excited, but I’m more excited to have you by my side. I mean, to be honest, a week ago, I didn’t even think this was gonna happen.

Billy: Well, I can tell by this press release you never gave up hope on me.

Lily: Well, truthfully, i wasn’t sure if you were gonna give up your plan to vindicate yourself. But I am very proud of you that you did. So, no more talking about victoria or adam or the past, only looking forward.

Billy: To your phenomenal success.

Lily: With you by my side.

[ Chuckles ]

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Abby: We have to call christine. We have to fight with everything that we have. I mean, devon can’t possibly have a legal leg to stand on, right?

Chance: Abby, hey, take a second, alright? I think we need to talk about this first.

Abby: What’s there to talk about? Wait. You don’t think devon has a right to do this, do you?

[ Door closes ]

Devon: Yeah, no, I was completely honest with her about my fears over chance’s emotional state, but she kept insisting that there’s more to it that I’m keeping from her.

Amanda: More to it? What did she mean?

Devon: I don’t know. She thinks that me going after custody is gonna unravel their whole family.

Amanda: [ Sighs ] Well, I’m not concerned that your conversation will affect your case at all, but I need to make sure that you’re okay with moving forward legally — because it will cause more friction.

Devon: Yeah. I know. I just don’t understand why abby sees me as some kind of a rival.

Amanda: You know, I didn’t get that feeling from chance at all when I spoke to him earlier. He is focused on healing and being the best possible father that he can be to dominic. And personally [Sighs] I understand where you are coming from, but I also can’t help but empathize with abby and chance. But professionally, as your lawyer, I need to make it clear what it’s gonna take to win. The key for any judge will be what is in the best interest of the child. So you are gonna need to put chance on trial. That’s your best shot at getting shared custody.

Devon: I just — I really don’t want things to get ugly.

Amanda: You’re gonna need to be prepared for that.

Devon: I know. I hate that it’s come to this. But I can’t back down.

Michael: So, what exactly has you on the alert about locke?

Victor: Well, I don’t think it is quite the time yet to sound the alarm. But considering the possibility that his health improves…

Michael: You think he might try to pull something?

Victor: What do you think? What man would allow his company to merge with another unless he were standing at death’s door? What if he recovers miraculously? What if he gets well all of a sudden? You don’t think that he’ll regret what he did?

Michael: Hmm. Could get tricky.

Victor: You got that right. So I’d love nothing more than to have a bright legal mind by my side to think all this through.

Michael: Sounds like an extremely challenging game of chess.

Victor: Yeah.

Michael: Exactly the sort of legal strategy I love, as long as it doesn’t keep me busy 24/7.

[ Both laugh ]

Victor: Well, don’t you worry about that, okay? I know that there will be times when you’re not available.

Michael: There are other factors to consider.

Victor: Yeah, well… I’ll remove all the obstacles that you might encounter, alright? I want you to know that I would love nothing more than to have my old buddy michael baldwin at my side to fight a potentially very volatile legal battle — because, trust me, things are about to become very interesting.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: To your health, old boy.

Michael: And yours.

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Chance: [ Muttering ]

[ Panting ]

[ Muttering continues ] N-no!

[ Dominic crying ] Oh, you’re okay. Hey, buddy, hey, hey, hey. Shh, shh, shh, shh! Oh, daddy’s so sorry. Oh, daddy’s so sorry, buddy.

What happened? I heard you yell, and then dominic started crying. Is everything okay? Shh, it’s okay, it’s okay.

Devon: Here it all is. Thank you for preparing it.

Amanda: It’s a lot to take in, I know. But it’s what you wanted — what you said you wanted, right?

Devon: Yeah. No, you nailed it.

Amanda: Good. It’s a big step. Are you ready?

Devon: Feels different, seeing it laid out like this. This — this makes it all very real.

Amanda: I know. Does that change things? Do you still want to move forward?

Rey: What’s a nice lady like you doing in a place like this?

Sharon: What makes you think I’m nice?

Rey: Well, I just assumed you were. Are you saying you aren’t?

Sharon: I have my moments.

Rey: Really? Well, I’m interested in hearing all about them. In fact, I’m interested in all of you.

Sharon: Well, thank you. I’m really flattered, but, sorry, I’m off the market. I’m happily married.

Rey: Is that right?

Sharon: 100%. But I will give you this to remember me by.

Rey: I’m glad I found you. Not just because of that, because that was — mmm! — Spectacular, but I have a proposal.

Sharon: Does that mean you’re propositioning me?

Rey: Yeah, I guess I am. And my proposition is —

Mariah: Hi, guys!

Sharon: Hi!

Mariah: Can we butt in?

Sharon: Yeah, please do. We don’t mind, do we, rey?

Rey: Uh, no, no, of course not. More the merrier.

Sharon: What would you like to drink?

Mariah: Ooh.

Tessa: Oh. Um, I will get the biggest vanilla latte you’ve ever made in your life.

Mariah: Good idea.

Sharon: Iced or hot?

Tessa: Ooh. Iced.

Sharon: Mm-kay, that’s my favorite order.

Chelsea: Are you sure you don’t want to talk about whatever it is victor did today?

Adam: Eh, I’ll deal with it later. There’s no point in dwelling on it now.

Chance: Oh. I thought you accepted my invitation to have a drink because you needed a sympathetic ear.

Adam: Mm. No. We have some other things to discuss.

Chelsea: Yes — connor and selling the penthouse. I think it’s gonna sell quickly in this market. My head is spinning just thinking about it.

Adam: What, are you having second thoughts about selling it?

Chelsea: No. No, but, you know, it’s overwhelming, thinking about packing up all that stuff, you know? All those memories. I’m thinking we should donate a lot of it. I just have to decide what stays, what goes…

Adam: Chelsea, I know there’s something more important on your mind than donating old furniture from our condo.

Chelsea: You’re right. There is something else I wanted to discuss.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, if it is what I think it is, I just — I want to save some time and energy, because we cannot keep having this conversation. We will always be in each other’s lives, but I don’t know how to say this any plainer — there is no future between us. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

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Chelsea: Adam, we have come back from seemingly insurmountable situations before. I mean, I’ve lost you more than once. I moved on with my life, and you came back. You promised me that you would make things right. You promised me we could rebuild what we had, and we did. So now it’s my turn, okay? I want to make those promises to you.

Adam: Yeah, you’re — you’re missing something in your recollection, chelsea.

Chelsea: And what’s that?

Adam: That it always fell apart again. This last time, it didn’t just disintegrate. It blew up. I mean, do you really want to do that again?

Chelsea: I know you’re scared of history repeating itself. So am I. It’s hard to put your heart in the hands of the person you need the most because that’s the person who could break your heart. But, adam, I know that’s what — you’re just afraid. It’s worth the risk. I promise you.

Adam: Okay, I’m not so sure about that, chelsea.

Chelsea: It would be way worse to walk away from the possibility of true happiness because I believe we could have that, that deep, deep love again. So, adam, I am asking you… …let’s try again.

Abby: Are you okay?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. I just fell asleep for a second. I’m so sorry.

Abby: And you had a bad dream?

Chance: Yeah. I, uh — I woke up, and i yelled.

[ Dominic crying ] I scared the hell out of him. Look at him.

Abby: It’s okay. It’s okay. It was a nightmare?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah.

Abby: What was it about?

Chance: I don’t know. I don’t remember. I…

Abby: It was like five minutes ago.

Chance: I know, abby, but it’s a dream. It comes, it goes. I mean, what do you want me to tell you? I just feel bad I scared him so bad.

[ Dominic crying ]

Abby: Aw. He’s gonna be just fine. Look. [ Gasps ] See? I told you. Yeah. He’s just tired. I’m gonna put him in here, and he’s gonna go right back to sleep, see? Want to go back to sleep?

[ Gasps ] Oh, yes. He’s sleepy. Look. He’s already drifting off. So sleepy.

Chance: You’re so great with him.

Abby: So are you. You just don’t know it.

Chance: I’m trying.

Abby: Well, I am not worried about it. What I’m worried about is these nightmares. When you’re sleeping, I mean, you’re tossing and turning all night. Sometimes you wake up screaming “no,” like you just did.

Chance: I know. I know. I’m sorry. I’m — I’m waking up the whole house.

Abby: [ Sighs ] I don’t care about the quality of my sleep. I care about what’s going on in your head. Sometimes it feels like part of you is still in spain. Have you thought about maybe seeing a therapist or talking to someone, like sharon, or someone who specializes in this kind of thing?

Chance: Yes, and I would if i thought it was necessary, but it’s not, okay? Being here with you and being here with dom and talking to you — that’s what I need. That’s what’s gonna get me through this. Now, look, we knew that this was gonna take some time for me to adjust to. And that’s what I’m doing. But please don’t worry about me. You got your hands full already. Please. But thank you for just being so caring and loving and wonderful. And hot. Did I mention hot? ‘Cause, damn.

Abby: Alright, now it feels like you’re trying to distract me from what we were talking about.

Chance: Me? No, no, no, no. If I wanted to distract you, i would just do this.

Abby: Mmm. Yeah. That’s very distracting.

Chance: Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] Well, now that’s he is sleeping, it’s probably a good time to slip out and run some errands, don’t you think? You need anything?

Abby: No. I just need you here with me. Yeah. The baby’s asleep.

Chance: Hmm?

Abby: Yeah. I think we should take advantage of this time. Come with me upstairs.

Devon: I want to have a bigger role in dominic’s life, and I think that having legal rights to protect our relationship is the best way to go about it.

Amanda: Agreed.

Devon: And I love him and i want to do what’s right by him and I know that chance needs more time to recover right now. He went through a traumatic situation. He’s not ready to be a parent. And it’s forcing abby to have to juggle everything, and I just want to be there to help him. That’s it. I just wish it didn’t have to come to me doing something like this.

Amanda: But this is the best way to get what you want.

Devon: Well, what I wanted was arranged visits. I didn’t want to be forced into attacking their parenting skills.

Amanda: You are going to need to make the argument that chance is incapable of giving dominic the love and support that he needs right now. It will be painful.

Devon: I know.

Amanda: And legally we need to go into this with our strongest strategy. I’m ready to fight to get you the relationship that dominic deserves. But this isn’t about me. This is about you. Custody battles are brutal. So if I’m gonna file this paperwork, you need to be sure that you are willing to do what it takes to win. Sleek

Sharon: You girls look ridiculously happy.

Mariah: Well, I don’t know about ridiculous, but we are definitely happy.

Sharon: You can never have too much of that.

Mariah: I don’t know. If I was on the outside looking at us, I would be like, “oh, my god, they look so happy. I hate them.”

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: No. Just enjoy it.

Tessa: Yeah, well, we’ve had a lot of excitement lately. I do wish we could just pace it out, like, a little bit.

Mariah: Yeah, that’s exactly what I’m saying. And speaking of fun, rey, we missed you the other night at nick’s party.

Rey: Oh, yeah. Yeah, I’m sorry I missed that. I wish I could have been there. I heard nick’s belated birthday party was a blast.

Sharon: It was a really special night. It was a ton of fun.

Tessa: Yeah, nick was definitely in his element just being doted on by his entire family.

Sharon: He’s just always loved gatherings like that, right?

Mariah: It was great that noah was there.

Sharon: Yeah.

Tessa: Yeah, he makes everything a little more fun.

Rey: I’ll be sure to be at the next big celebration, for nick or anyone else.

Sharon: I’m gonna hold you to that.

Rey: Please do.

Sharon: So, what do you girls have on your agenda for today?

Mariah: Well, I don’t have to be at work until this afternoon, so we are going to fenmore’S.

Sharon: You are going shopping?

Mariah: I know. I know. Very out of character, but it’s for a special occasion.

Tessa: Yes, and then we are going to chance’s and abby’S.

Sharon: Oh. Why’s that?

Mariah: We’ve got a little surprise planned.

Adam: Look, you have obviously given this a lot of thought.

Chelsea: I know you like to look at things systematically, but not everything in the universe is logical. Some things just feel righT.

Adam: Chelsea, but we are not one of those things. Okay? I know with every fiber of my being any attempt for us to reunite would be a terrible, terrible mistake. I mean, look at what I drove you to do. You put a man in the hospital. You could have killed him because you wanted to get back at me.

Chelsea: There were extenuating circumstances. I had a brain injury. I wasn’t in my right mind.

Adam: Chelsea, it was a brain injury that I was responsible for. I mean, think about that. Think about how toxic our love was to drive you to that point.

Chelsea: I feel like you’re not focusing on what I’m saying, all of the positive —

Adam: Chelsea, just stop, please. Please just listen to me, okay? I’ve tried to be gentle, and i don’t want to hurt you. But you are holding on to something that is not going to happen. And if you can’t let go, I don’t think that our working relationship can continue.

Chelsea: You would have me pack up my desk at newman media and send me on my way?

Adam: I don’t want to. I want you to work at the company. I want you to thrive. But if our proximity is a problem, I won’t hesitate.

Chelsea: That’s cold.

Adam: I don’t think so. I think it’s just the opposite. It’s the most compassionate, caring thing that I can do for you because I want you to live a rich and a full life. I want you to be the best mother to connor that you can be. But for the last time, you have to stop holding on to the hope that we can get back what we had. It’s not gonna happen. And the sooner that you can come to terms with that, the better off that you’re gonna be. Allergens are little terrors all around us.

Sharon: Another crisis averted. Okay. There. Now you have my full attention.

Rey: Good. So —

Sharon: Um — oh. Duty calls. Hello, stranger. You want the usual today, or you want to mix it up a little bit? Hot chocolate? Hot cider? Maybe a quadruple espresso?

Chance: A hot cider sounds nice. Thank you.

Sharon: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah. My man, how you doing?

Rey: Yeah, I’m alright. I’ll be better once my partner returns to the force.

Chance: Yeah, about that, I, uh — I’ve been meaning to call you. I’m not coming back. I’m gonna go ahead and take an indefinite leave.

Rey: Well, I’m sorry to hear that. Uh, but if that’s what you need to do, I completely support you.

Chance: Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, I’m still — I’m still finding my footing. You know, I missed the pregnancy. I missed the beginning of dominic’s life. And abby and devon and — and everyone else had to take care of him. I mean, all those people have spent more time with my son than I have.

Rey: The good thing is, is that you’re here now. And now you can create your own history with your son. And it won’t be long until dominic understands just how lucky he is to have you for his dad.

Devon: I would like to pursue this with as a little insult as possible.

Amanda: We can do that.

Devon: Good, ’cause I don’t see the reason to pursue this like it’s some kind of attack.

Amanda: Well, that might be a little harder to do. Listen [Sighs] I would love to say that when this is all said and done, we will go back to being friends, grabbing coffee together, going on vacations, but that may not be the case. You need to go into this with your eyes wide open.

Devon: I understand that, but what I’m saying is, if she and chance see the lengths I’m willing to go, they might just want to settle and not get into a court battle.

Amanda: It is equally possible that [Sighs] Their hurt feelings could turn to anger. They can instruct their attorney to go into battle mode.

Devon: All I’ve ever wanted is just for the three of us to be on the same page when it comes to dominic. That’s it.

Amanda: I know.

Devon: And even if we win, I’m gonna do everything I can to make sure they understand we’re on the same team.

Amanda: But if the judge does not rule in our favor, which is still a possibility, you do need to remember that abby and chance — they are gonna control all access to dominic. They may not allow you to see him.

Devon: There’s no way in hell abby’s gonna do that. She’s just — keep me out of his life?

Amanda: Okay. I’ve outlined all of the risks. But I would not have recommended you pursuing this if I thought you were gonna lose. Yes, you signed the initial agreement to be less involved in dom’s life, but I have done my research, and there have been specific circumstances where donors have been awarded rights.

Devon: And are these circumstances similar to mine?

Amanda: Yes. And regardless of what’s happening with chance, you have been a constant presence in dom’s life since the moment he was born. You’re close with the family. You’re like a third parent. So, filing this paperwork with the court will give you the opportunity to make sure that that never changes.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Abby: Come in!

[ Door opens ]

Mariah: Hello?

Abby: Hi!

Tessa: Hi!

Mariah: Hi!

Abby: Hi! Come on in.

[ Door closes ]

[ Laughs ]

Mariah: Hi! Hi, buddy!

Tessa: Hi! Hope you don’t mind us barging in.

Abby: Not at all.

Mariah: We come bearing gifts.

Abby: What’s the occasion?

Tessa: Well, it’s an anniversary of sorts.

Abby: Whose?

Mariah: One year ago today, you asked me to be the surrogate for this amazing, perfect little boy.

Abby: Mm. That is so sweet of you to remember. And we are forever grateful, but, really, you shouldn’t be the one giving us gifts.

Mariah: Oh, come on. We’re so past the “you shouldn’t have” phase, so just open it, alright?

Abby: Okay, okay. Thank you. What is it? Let’s see. It’s so beautifully wrapped.

Mariah: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Ooh. Aww! [ Laughs ] Look how cute! Oh, my gosh. So cute. Okay, let me guess. Mariah picked out the onesie…

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Abby: …And tessa picked out everything else. Look how cute.

Tessa: Wow.

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: That is spot on. We’re so predictable.

Mariah: Uh, well, we’ve been pretty unpredictable as of late.

Abby: Okay, what’s going on? You two are extra happy today.

Mariah: We made a decision. We’re going to adopt.

Abby: [ Gasps ]

Tessa: Yeah. We talked about it. And then we talked about it some more. And then we had a bunch more conversations.

Mariah: But we are ready to be parents.

Abby: Oh, my gosh! Congratulations! You two are gonna be the best moms! I am so excited for you both.

Mariah: Thank you.

Abby: [ Gasps ] And I am especially happy because, mariah, I have not seen you this happy in a while. I mean, I feel like you’re back to your old self. I hope you don’t mind me saying that.

Mariah: No, no, not at all. I mean, it’s true. I — this is the happiest I have been in a very, very long time.

Tessa: Yeah, it’s been a long road, but we made it through.

Mariah: I just want to thank you, abby, for being so understanding and supportive with everything. I’m just really excited to start a family of our own.

Abby: Ooh, I love you guys so much! Oh, my gosh, group hug!

Mariah: Okay.

Abby: Ahh!

Mariah: Okay, okay, okay.

[ Laughter ]

Tessa: Ohh.

[ Dominic laughs ]

Mariah: Oh, my goodness! Well, I think we have dom’s seal of approval.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: I guess it’s bliss from here on out, right? I hope that’s, um — that’s not too presumptuous. I know chance is dealing with a lot. Is everything okay?

Abby: Yeah, yeah. Um, chance is — is doing better, but, um, have you spoken to devon recently?

Mariah: No. Why?

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Chance: Chelsea.

Chelsea: Chance. You’re back.

Chance: Yeah. So are you. I was just coming out here to do a little thinking. Looks like you got the same idea. Mind if I join you?

Chelsea: Uh, please. Um, I heard about everything that happened in spain. Are you alright?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. I heard about what you went through while I was in spain.

Chelsea: Mm.

Chance: Are you alright?

Chelsea: Getting better every day.

Chance: That’s good to hear. You know what? I’m not gonna lie. I’m a little surprised you came back to genoa city.

Chelsea: Well, I didn’t really have much choice in the matter. I need to be with connor, and adam wasn’t gonna let me take him far.

Chance: Probably could have fought that.

Chelsea: Maybe. But I don’t want to keep my son from his dad. Adam’s an amazing father. Connor loves him.

Chance: Oh, yeah, it looks like you and adam are in a good place, huh?

Chelsea: Not really.

Chance: Oh. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to pry.

Chelsea: No, that — you — that’s — you weren’t prying. Adam and I are good. We’re fine. We’re great, actually. For a minute, I thought maybe we’d be able to work things out.

Chance: Really?

Chelsea: Yeah, but it’s — it’s not gonna happen.

Chance: Well, I’m, uh — I’m sorry about that. Adam’s a complicated guy. I mean, you must know that. You know him better than anyone.

Chelsea: Mnh, not as well as sharon knows him. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. That — I’m bringing the mood down. You’re alive! We should be rejoicing!

[ Laughs ] Sorry. Tell me. Dominic — is he just the light of your life?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, yeah, he sure is.

Chelsea: Do you have some pictures?

Chance: Oh, yeah, totally. Let me see here. Oh, you know what? I, uh — I don’t have any photos of him on my phone.

Chelsea: Really?

Chance: Yeah. I don’t know. I — I guess I’ve been letting abby handle that.

Chelsea: Well, you haven’t been home for long. You’re just getting to know your son. That’s way more important than a couple photos.

Abby: Devon wants to make changes to our arrangement. He wants to have a bigger role in dominic’s life.

Tessa: What does that mean?

Abby: He wants dominic to spend more time at his place. He’s grown very attached to him, and he’s having a hard time letting go. This is all — it’s just a very critical time. Chance is home, and, you know, we’re — we’re trying to figure out how to be a family. And now this?

Mariah: You don’t have to explain any more. Obviously, I get it.

Abby: And I know devon was very disappointed when I told him that chance and I wouldn’t be agreeing to what he’s asking, and I haven’t heard from him since. Maybe he needs some space from me. I mean, maybe he just needs to take some time and make peace with it. I mean, that’s what you did, and it worked for you.

Mariah: Yeah. I guess I could try reaching out to him. I mean, he was such a good friend to me when I was struggling.

Abby: I mean, only if you want to. I don’t want you to feel pressured. I — I just — I know how close you are, and I thought you should hear it from me.

Mariah: Yeah. I’ll think about it.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Devon: I have to do right by dominic. And I — I hope that things don’t get ugly in court. But, um…you know, I just — I want to handle this in the most civil way possible.

Amanda: Of course. We’ll try.

Devon: And if things don’t work out that way, I am not gonna change my mind. I still want to move forward.

Amanda: We need to make a plan for how we proceed.

Devon: Absolutely.

Amanda: [ Sighs ] I would like you to take a step back. Just let me handle this with abby and chance’s lawyers from here on out. It’s less personal that way, you know, just two lawyers talking.

Devon: Well, I disagree ’cause this is personal. It’s very personal, and I think that I need to be the one to look at abby and tell her what’s about to happen. She needs to hear it from me. (Judge) it’s delightful.

Sharon: [ Sighs ] You have the patience of a saint.

Rey: Saint rey. Yeah, that’s — that’s got a ring to it.

Sharon: I’ve been wanting to hear what you have to say to me. I promise I won’t let anyone or anything interrupt us.

Rey: [ Chuckles ] Thank you. That’s — that’s kind of what i wanted to talk to you about.

Sharon: What do you mean?

Rey: I would like to spend some quality time alone with my wife. I want to take you out. I want to wine and dine you. I want to stare into those beautiful eyes and tell you how wonderful you are.

Sharon: Well, that sounds really nice. What did you have in mind?

Rey: Well, I was thinking we could go to that french bistro you’ve been talking about.

Sharon: Trs magnifique!

Rey: [ Chuckles ] Then we could check out the new exhibit at the museum.

Sharon: I have wanted to do that.

Rey: I know. I listen.

Sharon: You do, don’t you? Okay, well, that sounds nice. When did you want to go on this date?

Rey: I want to go right now. Let’s go.

Sharon: Oh. Okay. Let me just wrap up a few things in the office first, and then we can leave for our…

Rey: Perfect.

Sharon: …Special quality time alone together.

Rey: And I will be right here waiting with great anticipation.

Sharon: You’re the best. You know that?

Rey: [ Sighs ]

[ Doorbell rings ]

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: How you doing?

Abby: I’m fine.

Devon: Sorry to just show up like this.

Abby: No, you know you’re welcome here anytime. Um, come on in.

Devon: Thanks.

Amanda: I hope we’re not interrupting.

Abby: Uh, no. Um, dominic is with louise. He’s getting a bath and a bottle. Please, uh, let’s sit down. I was using this time to get some work done.

Devon: Is chance here?

Abby: No, he’s out running some errands, but he should be back soon. Do I need to call him?

Devon: Um…no. No, I don’t think it’s necessary. Um…abby, I just want you to hear me out before you respond to what I’m gonna say to you.

Abby: So this is about dominic?

Devon: It is, and I think that you should —

Abby: Okay, hold on. Hold on. Um, I think we should wait to have this conversation until my husband is here.

Devon: It’s not necessary —

Abby: Devon, please. You have amanda here, your girlfriend and your lawyer.

Devon: Okay. Alright. Yeah, let’s wait for chance.

Chelsea: The first six months, a year are hard on everyone. But once children start talking and expressing themselves, it’s magical. I swear, connor gets more interesting every day.

Chance: You sure do love being a parent, don’t you?

Chelsea: I do. I do. It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Um — oh, you know what? We’ve been talking so much, i just realized I never ordered my coffee.

Chance: Don’t let me stop you.

Chelsea: Um… it was good to see you, chance. Good luck with everything.

Rey: Hey. I was about to pour myself a cup of coffee. You want one?

Chelsea: Oh, thanks, rey, um, but can you make it to go, please? I have to get out of here.

Rey: You okay?

Chelsea: I’m fine.

Rey: To go it is.

[ Metal clanking ]

Chance: Chelsea didn’t say much, but I definitely got the gist of what’s going on between you two.

Adam: Ah. Well, I’m surprised she said anything. Usually she’s pretty buttoned up about her personal life, especially with people she doesn’t know that well.

Chance: Well, I don’t think she meant to. We were just kind of talking. It slipped out.

Adam: Well, I’m sorry that she is hurting, but hopefully we can finally move on and put the past behind us.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Chance: You know what, man? I, uh — I got to run. I’m sorry. But there’s been something on my mind lately, you know?

Adam: Yeah? What’s that?

Chance: Life is short, man. It’s unpredictable. And I know you and chelsea have been to hell and back. But you obviously still care for each other. You got that strong connection through your son. That’s important, man. That’s a good thing. You 100% sure it’s over? ‘Cause I’m telling you, adam, if you got any kind of that old love left for her…

Adam: I don’T.

Do I need to pretreat my

laundry?

Adam: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Bottle thuds ]

[ Stopper clinks ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: [ Breathing heavily ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Sniffles ]

[ Gasps ]

[ Screams ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Sniffles ]

Tessa: I’m thinking about getting the avocado and quinoa salad. What about you? Mariah?

Mariah: What? I’m sorry.

[ Chuckles ]

Tessa: What do you want to eat?

Mariah: Um… uh, just the usual, I guess.

Tessa: Ah, okay. So, the old hiking boot with cheese on rye?

Mariah: Sure. Yeah, that.

Tessa: Okay. What’s going on? Your head’s in the clouds.

Mariah: What? I just told you what I wanted.

Tessa: Yeah, you were about to order a shoe sandwich.

Mariah: I guess that doesn’t sound that bad?

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: Okay. Are you thinking about devon and abby?

Mariah: Yes! I’m worried. I love them both so much.

Tessa: They’ll figure it out.

Mariah: I also can’t ignore the irony in this situation. I mean, I’ve taken a healthy step back from dominic and wanting to be a part of his life every single second, and now devon is holding on tighter. I mean, he’s got a really special connection with that boy, and…he doesn’t want to let go.

Tessa: [ Sighs ] Ugh, I just feel so bad for him. But I also feel really bad for abby and chance, too.

Mariah: They thought that they had everything planned. And now this situation is just so much more complicated than anyone expected.

Tessa: What do you want to do about it?

Mariah: I think I’m gonna reach out to devon. I just want to help in any way I can.

[ Door opens and closes ]

Chance: Hey.

Devon: Hey, man.

Chance: What’d I miss?

Abby: Well, um, devon has something that he’d like to say to us he clearly thought required the presence of amanda, his lawyer, um, and I told him that he should wait until you got here.

Chance: Alright. Go ahead.

Devon: Um… this isn’t gonna be easy for you guys to hear. Um…but I’m hoping that you’ll understand where I’m coming from.

Chance: Why don’t you say it and we’ll let you know?

Devon: Chance, I’ve been given a whole lot of thought to what you shared with me the last time we spoke. And I certainly didn’t want to take this next step, but i believe that I’m doing what’s best for dominic and myself. So I’m taking legal action to get shared custody. Amanda is gonna be contacting christine and filing the necessary paperwork pretty soon, but I just wanted to be the one to tell you guys first.

Abby: You are taking us to court to spend more time with our son? How could you do this to us?

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Abby: You don’t think that chance and I are capable of being good parents to dominic.

Devon: I’m concerned about his psychological state right now and how that might affect dominic.

Victoria: Our father might not always have your back.

Adam: Well, don’t you get too confident that I’ll always have yours…or ashland’S.

Mariah: Are you doing what I think you’re doing?

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Ashland: Well, I’m sure you would be relieved if billy and i were to make peace. He was rather insistent about that last time he spoke to victoria.

Lily: Yes, and he was sincere.

Ashland: Really? He talks a good game, but can we really rely on his word? In tuscany, when he erased the video that gaines made about my past, victoria and I thought we could trust him. And the next thing I knew, he’s trying to blackmail me.

Lily: Okay, I have no interest in rehashing what happened with gaines. Alright, you know billy had no intention of releasing that video, and he even acknowledged that it was wrong of him to even threaten to do so, okay? But he’s paid the price. He took the hit to his reputation, so just accept that you won and maybe just leave him alone now.

Ashland: You know, what is it about that man that compels strong, intelligent women to rush to his defense? I find it utterly mystifying. Enlighten me, please.

Victor: By the way, adam tells me that billy was coming after him and newman media. But for one reason or another, he failed, you know?

Victoria: Did adam happen to tell you why?

Victor: No, supposedly, billy just dropped the idea for some reason.

Victoria: Yes, I am that reason. I found out that he was about to sue the company and force adam to admit that the story of ashland was true, so I told billy that I wasn’t gonna stand for it and I demanded that he back down or else I would come straight to you and adam.

Victor: Ah. So you’re willing to blow his cover.

Victoria: And trust me, he knew that I wasn’t kidding. If it weren’t for me, newman media would be in a huge mess right now.

Victor: Uh-huh. So then you and adam are even.

Victoria: Do you really think that it’s that simple, dad?

Victor: Oh, what’s so complicated about it?

Victoria: Oh, daddy, I did what I did not to help adam. He should’ve been protecting newman media himself.

Victor: I don’t want you to use this situation to go after adam. I don’t like it.

Sally: Come on. Say yes. Be spontaneous and come to new york with me. You said that there was work that you could do there, places to go, people to see. We’re gonna have fun together. I promise. Yes, the midwest has its charms, but in the dead of winter, wouldn’t you rather like to escape to someplace with a little more pizzazz?

Adam: It does sound very tempting, but —

Sally: No “buts.”

Adam: There’s a lot going on at work right now.

Sally: We’re talking about new york city, the media capital of the world. I’m sure half of the people that you’re making deals with are based there, and the other half have phones. So you can stay on top of it during the day while I’m collecting my interviews, and then when we’re doing working, we can paint the town.

Adam: You just have it all figured out, don’t you?

Sally: I do, actually. I used to live there. There’s a lot of great places that I can show you, and there’s a hole-in-the-wall italian place. The food is to die for. It is like having your very own nonna back in the kitchen, cutting the fettuccine by hand.

Chelsea: You’re still here? Poor sally must be freezing. You’re used to the winters here, but sally’s a california girl.

Sally: We can talk about this later.

Adam: Actually, I can give you my answer now. As much as I appreciate the offer, the timing is not great.

Sally: Okay. Here. Thank you.

Adam: You’re welcome. Okay, goodbye.

Chelsea: What was that about?

Sally: Nothing important.

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Sally: You’re right, I am turning into an icicle, so I’m gonna head back inside.

Chelsea: Is there a reason you don’t want to tell me what you and adam were discussing? Because I’d like to believe you were being straight with me when you told me you were keeping things strictly professional.

Sally: Oh, my gosh, did you think I was hitting on him? Not at all. I was just sharing with him the very few ideas that you approved — not that he’s at all interested in the details — just to show him that we are working together and that I’m a team player, which is what everyone seems to want from me.

Chelsea: Well, I’m sorry that adam didn’t have the time to go over that with you. It’s probably ’cause it’s my fault, you know? He has plans with me later. I’ll be sure to fill him in for you.

Sally: Thanks. That would be great.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: Sally, you left your things at the table. I wasn’t sure if you were coming back.

Sally: Yeah, I was just heading back in.

Chelsea: And I’m headed to the office, so I’ll see you both later. Actually, I’ll see you after your trip to new york. Have a productive time.

Sally: Will do.

Chloe: Is everything okay?

Chelsea: Absolutely. Why do you ask?

Chloe: Seemed a little tense out here.

Chelsea: Well, I got the impression sally just made another move on adam, and he shot her down right in front of me. So go easy on the poor girl. She must be humiliated.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Lily: When victor puts a target on your back, you need all the support you can get. So you may be on his good side now, but I would not count on that continuing.

Ashland: Well, if your goal is to elicit sympathy for billy, it’s not working. He was given ample warning that, by trying to derail the wedding, he’d be crossing the line. But that didn’t stop him from flying gaines over to tuscany, did it? So as far as I’m concerned, billy deserves every consequence of his own exceedingly poor judgment.

Lily: Okay, I don’t know what victor told you, but he didn’t go after billy because of what happened at the wedding. And it definitely had nothing to do with his loyalty to you. He has hated billy for year. He will use any excuse to go after him.

Ashland: I’m well aware the bad blood between them goes back a long way and that tuscany was just the final straw.

Lily: No, there is no final straw for victor. It’s an ongoing vendetta for him.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] Your daughter, matilda, is it?

Lily: I think we can leave my daughter out of this.

Ashland: [ Sighs ] How charitable would you feel if someone had repeatedly broken her heart the way that billy has done to victoria?

Lily: So, sorry, what are you saying, that it justifies the three of you continuing this war into infinity? I mean, is that what you’re trying to tell me?

Victoria: I’m not attacking adam. Look, billy and adam are locked in this endless battle. Billy wants me to believe that he’s left that all behind, but I’m sorry, I’m not falling for it.

Victor: Mm, and you shouldn’T.

Victoria: Just as you should be willing to admit what is staring you right in the face. You’ve given adam way too much responsibility. He can’t handle it. I get why you did it.

Victor: Do you think I have blinders on?

Victoria: No, of course not, daddy. I mean, I know that it was a loving gesture, a very generous gesture between father and son.

Victor: And I’m not gonna rip all that out from under him by selling newman media to you.

Victoria: Well, then, fine, if you feel that adam needs propping up, then take the proceeds from the sale and buy him a new company.

[ Sighs ] Maybe this time, supervise him a little bit more. But setting all of that aside, and purely from a business standpoint, can you imagine combining these companies? Chanccomm combined with newman media and newman/locke, I mean, we would be an unstoppable force. We would the dominant player in the communications industry. Daddy, how can we pass on that? Cats really know how to do… less.

Sally: What? I didn’t do anything.

Chloe: You weren’t flirting with adam out there?

Sally: It was a work conversation.

Chloe: Mm-hmm.

Sally: Okay, in case you’ve forgotten, adam asked to speak with me. And he’s still our boss. What was I supposed to do, spit in his eye?

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] You — you are very lucky that you’re going to new york to take these meetings.

Sally: Yeah, I hope this trip really is about me interviewing young and up-and-coming designers, and not something that you and chelsea cooked up just to get me out of the way until you can figure out how to get rid of me.

Chloe: We would be shooting ourselves in the foot. You are the face of the brand. No one wants to see you go.

Sally: Except chelsea.

Chloe: Not even her. Look, you guys just have some tension that you need to work through, and hopefully that will be easier once you’ve had some space from each other.

Sally: Yeah. You may be right about that.

Chloe: I know I am.

Sally: Somehow chelsea’s convinced herself that I’m the problem. The only thing standing in her way of some grand reunion of her perfect family, but adam has zero interest in that, whether or not I’m in the picture. With me gone, she may finally have to face that sad reality.

Lily: I really don’t understand. What is it about hounding billy that gives you such enormous satisfaction?

Ashland: Well, not much at this point. The man has so little left to lose. He’s already trashed his own career, and as far as seeking revenge, you know, there’s a point of diminishing returns.

Lily: Okay, billy hasn’t trashed anything, okay? He’s coming to work with me at chancellor as my coo, and he will redeem himself as long as you, victor, and adam don’t interfere.

Ashland: Now I see what has you so riled up. You want to know how this is going to affect chancellor. Well, it’s a smart move by keeping an eye on billy where you can see him, keep him busy, you know, ’cause a guy like that, if he gets bored, he’s bound to create his own drama. Seldom a good idea.

Lily: I really don’t need management advice.

Ashland: It’s fine, I get it. You need to know if you’re inviting more retribution by bringing billy on board. Now, you needn’t worry about me. My focus is elsewhere.

Lily: Okay, good.

Ashland: I was just telling your cousin nate that my lab results were rather encouraging after the latest rounds of this new treatment. It’s not to say that I’m cured, but it’s the best news that I’ve had in quite a long time.

Lily: Wow, ashland, that’s — that’s really great news.

Ashland: Thank you. As a cancer survivor, I thought you’d appreciate what I’m going through. And the last thing that I want with my new lease on life is to expend any energy — negative or positive — on billy abbott. So if he sticks to his word and moves on from the past, he has nothing to fear from me.

Lily: Honestly, that’s really good to hear, and truly, ashland, I really do wish you well.

Ashland: Same to you. You and billy.

Victor: Oh, sweetheart, you outbid us for chanccomm. Why isn’t that enough?

Victoria: Hold on a second. Excuse me. Aren’t you the one who just said that I’m your daughter?

Victor: It’s a major triumph. Now you want to buy newman media on top of it?

Victoria: Yes. It would be a breeze. Am I right?

Victor: Oh, I see. Overconfidence is a very dangerous thing, you know.

Victoria: Daddy, cyaxares was originally a part of locke communications. It would just be a simple reintegration.

Victor: Let me ask you, does ashland regret selling the company to us? Does he disapprove of how adam is handling things?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Ashland’s focus has been on his health. That is his number-one priority. But, yes, we have discussed what it would mean to combine the strengths of these companies. Newman media, chanccomm, and newman/locke — I mean, there would be endless opportunity for synergy and cross-promotion.

Victor: So then ashland is on board with your sudden urge to gobble up my company?

Victoria: You know what he’s always said. He’s always said that what he likes about me the most is my ambition.

Victor: Well, that’s what i like about my daughter, as well, you know. Which doesn’t mean I’m gonna sell the damn company to you.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Why not?

Victor: Because I want to give your brother adam more time to prove himself as ceo. I’m not gonna yank the damn thing out from under him just because you saw through billy’s duplicity before he did.

Victoria: Well, I won’t deny that I’m disappointed, but maybe it is for the best. Since adam seems distracted with all of the issues in his life, it’s only a matter of time before he runs the company into the ground, at which point, i will buy it for a lot less.

Victor: I don’t see that happening, okay? Not only do centrum multigummies

taste great.

Lily: Sondra, hey, it’s lily. Hi, question for you. Do you have a copy of the baxter acquisition contracts? Uh, oh, okay, great. Yeah, if you could send me a copy of that when you get a chance, that would be amazing. Thank you. Actually, while I have you on the phone, is billy in with jill right now? Oh, no, no, don’t interrupt. I was just wanted to, you know, make sure it was going well. Oh, okay. That sounds like a good sign. Great. [ Chuckles ] Well, thank you for the intel. Okay, have a good day. Bye.

Victoria: Hello.

Nikki: Well, hello. Congratulations on your big win. I was so excited to hear that jill accepted our bid.

Victoria: Chanccomm will make a wonderful addition to the newman/locke portfolio.

Nikki: Oh, yes, everything is falling into place beautifully. Business-wise, acquiring chanccomm is a tremendous opportunity, and I’m just as pleased with the side benefits.

Victoria: Such as?

Nikki: Well, for one thing, billy doesn’t have a media outlet to weaponize against our family. I mean, we never could trust his judgment, even when the two of you were still together.

Victoria: No argument there.

Nikki: And amazingly, your father seems just fine with you besting adam. I think he was really very impressed with your boldness.

Victoria: I just came from seeing dad, and he congratulated me.

Nikki: Well, how about that? A major business upset that didn’t cause any strife. Very refreshing.

Victoria: Well, I wouldn’t get too used to it if I were you.

Nikki: Well, as this family’s resident optimist, I hope that it will start a new tradition. And here’s another one. It’s just a little something from your right hand to mark the occasion.

Victoria: Oh, mom, you shouldn’t have done that.

Nikki: Now, I know that champagne is the traditional celebratory gift, except that i don’t drink. And the other popular favorite is cigars.

Victoria: Ugh, no.

Nikki: Exactly. Then I thought about flowers, but I figured that ashland would have that covered, and then inspiration struck.

Victoria: Shoes! Oh! They’re perfect.

Nikki: I hope that when you wear them, it will remind you of your victory and they’ll bring you a little extra luck.

Victoria: Mom, they’re gorgeous. I love them. Thank you so much.

Nikki: Oh.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: You’re welcome, darling.

Victoria: Mm. Oh, I just wish that I had been wearing them when I went to meet dad.

Nikki: I thought you said things went well.

Victoria: The first part of it did. That’s when he said that he respected my — my powerful business move.

Nikki: And then what?

Victoria: Well, then I made another one, which didn’t go over nearly as well.

Victor: Have you got a minute, son?

Adam: Dad, hey. I wasn’t expecting to see you back here.

Victor: Let’s talk about billy’s scheme.

Adam: I’m not sure there’s much more to say about it. He saw that the plan wasn’t gonna work, so he waved the white flag. It’s a total surrender.

Victor: Apparently it wasn’t about waving the white flag to prove to everyone that he was a bigger person, as lily claimed.

Adam: I assumed as much. What did you find out?

Victor: Victoria found out what his plan was, and she put a stop to it.

Adam: I assume that she told you about it.

Victor: He had intended to pressure you into admitting that the things he wrote about ashland locke were true. That way, he would be vindicated, and so would chanccomm.

Adam: Obviously, he never would’ve succeeded. So how did victoria uncover all this?

Victor: That doesn’t make any difference. She was very upset by this whole thing.

Adam: Okay, well, last time we were all together at the ranch, she made a point to tell me how concerned she was with billy’s bad behavior, so I’m assuming up until that point, she had fooled him.

Victor: You’re missing the point, son. Victoria saw the whole picture, you didn’T. And you should have.

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Nikki: You and jill haven’t even signed the papers, and you’re gearing up for more?

Victoria: Look, I want to go after newman media for the same reason that I acquired chanccomm.

Nikki: Sounds like you want to own the world.

Ashland: Why, nikki, you say that like that’s a bad thing. But I do think that you have hit on the perfect slogan for our company — “newman/locke. We own the world.”

Victoria: For the record, that’s not my goal.

Nikki: Well, then, what is?

Victoria: Look, chanccomm used to belong to newman enterprises, and newman media used to be a part of locke communications group. I just want to bring everything back under the same umbrella, where it belongs.

Ashland: Sounds reasonable to me.

Victoria: It’s classic roll-up strategy. You maximize your resources, you cut your operational costs, you increase your reach and your revenue.

Nikki: Uh-huh. Is that the only appeal?

Victoria: Why? Is there something else that you think it could be?

Nikki: Oh, I don’t know, maybe another way to stick it to adam.

Victoria: Oh, mom. I have far more important things to do with my life. By the way, since when did you care so much about adam’s welfare?

Nikki: Oh, believe me, i don’T. I’ve just been enjoying the peace in our family, and I don’t want anything to disrupt that.

Victoria: Well, I guess you and dad seem to feel the same way, since he turned down my offer in order to keep adam employed and to protect his delicate feelings. But I think that you should probably be on the lookout for another pair of spectacular shoes, just in case dad comes around.

Ashland: Shoes?

Victoria: Yes, it’s our new ritual. Instead of cigars and champagne to celebrate our business conquest, baby gets a new pair of shoes.

Ashland: I like it.

[ Laughs ] And, nikki, just for future reference, I wear a size 11.

Nikki: Duly noted.

Victoria: You might want to start shopping soon, however, since things could move along fairly quickly.

Nikki: Darling, I hear what you’re saying, but I hope that you will let go of this idea of buying newman media. The last thing we need is to have you and adam in the middle of a turf war.

Victoria: Well, I really don’t think there’s any way of avoiding that, mom. Maybe dad could buy adam a new plaything.

Nikki: Oh, victoria.

Victoria: I’m sorry, I can’t help it. It just bugs me that there’s a-a company out there with my name on it that is not a part of my empire.

Adam: Victoria is the mother of his children. She had more opportunities to catch him in a lie than I did. And, I mean, why wait for billy to confess before she came to you anyway? Why didn’t she warn us?

Victor: You’d rather quibble over timing instead of acknowledging what almost happened. A lawsuit against our company would have been rather devastating, son.

Adam: Okay, let’s be clear. Nothing almost happened. I was still in a fact-finding stage. I would’ve figured it out with or without victoria’s help. And even if I hadn’t, I wasn’t gonna use the videos of billy drinking and gambling.

Victor: That’s tantamount to billy boy saying he had all the facts against ashland locke, but he didn’t intend to use them.

Adam: It’s nothing like that. And I’m nothing like billy abbott. I was only gonna use the videos if we needed to challenge his credibility.

Victor: He would’ve pushed you to use them. So what was this spectra woman doing anyway, walking around with a camera and taping all of the antics of billy boy? Was she in on it?

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Of course not.

Victor: Oh, really? How do you know?

Adam: Because I know.

Victor: Huh.

Adam: Sally was just as shocked as I was when he blurted out the truth.

[ Sighs ] Look, I get why victoria’s worked up, okay? She wants to protect her husband, she wants to protect her business reputation, but i promise you, we were never in any peril. And neither was newman media. You don’t need to spend another minute thinking about this.

Victor: Now, you agree that we have a lot of plans for our company, right?

Adam: I agree.

Victor: Mm-hmm. And, uh, you also agree that we accomplished what we set out to do with billy boy, namely bring him to his knees.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Trust me, I’m more than ready to wash my hands of billy. Focus on the job and all the responsibility that you’ve given me.

Victor: Talking about that, son, I am going to take a more active role around here.

Adam: Dad, you… that is completely unnecessary. Don’t need to do that.

Victor: I’m not asking you for approval. This is not up for debate. I’m gonna take a more active role around here. Alright? You have a nice day, son. Kids can change minds,

Victoria: Tell the vendor it’s called a deadline for a reason. No, no excuses. Well, then use a north american source. We have contracts to meet here.

Ashland: A firm hand at the wheel. I like it.

Victoria: Oh, something smells good. Is that coffee?

Ashland: Indeed, a fresh pot at that. Please, take a break with me.

Victoria: Gladly.

[ Sighs ] Take a seat.

Ashland: No, I’ve been sitting all morning. Feels good to move around.

Victoria: Look at you. Look at you, you’re so full of energy.

Victoria: I love that you feel well enough to spend all this time at the office with me.

Ashland: It’s my favorite place to be.

Victoria: Oh. That’s so sweet.

Ashland: You know, I’m surprised that nikki didn’t get behind the idea of you acquiring newman media.

Victoria: That’s okay. I’m not gonna hold it against her. She wasn’t exactly thrilled en we went after chanccomm, until it became clear that it wasn’t gonna cause a rift between my father and me. You know, it’s in her instinct to reduce family tension.

Ashland: Well, I got to hand it to you, you were spot-on about victor’s reaction. It’s as if he was proud that you had the guts to snake the deal out from under him.

Victoria: Well, I haven’t always understood my father the way that I do now. I used to think that he favored his sons over his daughters, especially adam because he’s so ruthless. But then I realized that he just likes winners.

Ashland: That’s very insightful.

Victoria: And it plays to my advantage right now, since i seem to be on such a roll. Ever since I fell in love with you, coincidentally.

Ashland: I hate to break it to you at this point, but victor did break your perfect winning streak, rejecting your bid to buy newman media.

Victoria: True. But he left the door open for me to change to change his mind.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart. Hi, my baby.

Nikki: I don’t think I have to guess about what dilemma you’re wrestling with.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Nikki: Yeah, I just spoke with victoria. Found out she has her sights set on newman media.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Had she consulted with you about that?

Nikki: Why would she? I’m only her coo.

Victor: Meaning you’re as surprised about that as I am?

Nikki: Our daughter never seems to run out of ideas.

Victor: Uh-huh. So what do you think about this one?

Nikki: I think that is a discussion you should have with her. And I’m sure she will have a very compelling offer for you, should you ever be willing to entertain it. And, of course, that would be your decision to make.

Victor: But you’re not willing to tell me what you think about it.

Nikki: Did you tell adam that victoria suggested this sale?

Victor: Son, I have respect for what you have gone through in your life. I know you had a tough time growing up. But I’ve always had faith that you would work it all out and evolve to be the man that you’ve become now. I’ve made it perfectly clear to everyone in the family that i will never turn my back on you. Ever.

Adam: I’m going to prove to everyone that you were right to believe in me.

Chelsea: Knock-knock.

Adam: [ Sighs ] What is it?

Chelsea: Well, I popped in to return a few e-mails, and i realized we never made a specific plan.

Adam: For what?

Chelsea: For our get-together later. You get first dibs on my time. You decide when and where.

Adam: Um, look, something has come up.& I’m just — I’m not sure that i can do it anymore.

Chelsea: Okay, well, you have to eat, right? I mean, I can bring you takeout later.

Adam: Look, if it’s important, why don’t we — why don’t we just get it out of the way right now? What is it you wanted to say?

Chelsea: Are you trying to make a point or draw some sort of line? If so, you can accomplish that without being a total jerk.

Adam: You’re right. I’m not trying to make a point. It’s not even about you. I’m annoyed with somebody else, and I shouldn’t take it out on you. I’m sorry.

Chelsea: Apology accepted.

Adam: Thank you.

Chelsea: What happened?

Adam: I was just reminded, when you are a newman, there is no such thing as independence.

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Lily: Thanks again. Oh. “I’m so proud of you, babe. And I’ll definitely be back for your first day as ceo. I know you’re gonna do amazing things at chancellor. Love you madly, billy.”

[ Chuckles ] Ohh.

Victor: [ Sighs ] You know, this is an unforgiving game. You can be an expert, can even be a grand master, but you take your eyes off this damn board for a few seconds or make a wrong move, the entire strategy falls apart. All is for naught.

Nikki: I know you’re drawing an analogy, but I’m not sure who is in danger of making a mistake like that. Adam and victoria or perhaps you?

Victor: Well, to be frank with you, I’ve been very happy with how things have been going with the newmans. You know, abby has her family back. Nicholas and I are talking again. And adam has turned his life around and has become part of our family.

Nikki: Ashland’s health is improving, too. Victoria’s feeling very optimistic about their future together.

Victor: And, baby, you and i have never been stronger.

Nikki: Yes, we have attained a rare state of equilibrium. One that I wish would last forever, but…I don’t know, it somehow seems precarious.

Victor: Yeah. It’s somewhat like waiting for the other shoe to drop, you know? And when it does, it could mean a major shift in our family.

Nikki: The fact that you’re this worried has me worried.

Victor: Don’t you worry now. Okay? I adore you. I love you.

Chelsea: Victor’s back to being victor again, isn’t he? Figures. But you kind of had to guess this was gonna happen eventually anyway, right?

Adam: Well, it doesn’t make it any less irritating.

Chelsea: I’ve lost count of how many times that man has pushed you aside and patronized you. It’s kind of the dance you do. But you always come out ahead in the end. My money’s on you.

Adam: I don’t know why I let him get to me.

Chelsea: Because you love him. And victor loves you, too. Exasperating as he can be sometimes.

Adam: Thank you.

Chelsea: For what?

Adam: It’s nice. It helps, having someone around that knows my history.

Chelsea: Well…it’s my history, too. So if you ever need someone to talk, someone who’s well-versed on the never-ending saga of the newman clan and all their foibles, I’m available.

Adam: Well, I might just take you up on that.

Chelsea: Well, how ’bout right now? Drinks on me.

Adam: Hmm.

[ Chuckles ] Why not?

Chelsea: Yeah.

Victoria: My father wanted to know what you thought of my interest in buying newman media.

Ashland: Well, I hope you told him I support you 100%.

Victoria: I did. But I got the sense that he might have seen it the other way around. That you wanted cyaxares back, and I offered to buy it just to make you happy.

Ashland: Just when I thought he was done underestimating you.

Victoria: And overestimating adam.

Ashland: Is there any truth to what nikki said? I mean, does some part of you relish punishing adam for his past crimes?

Victoria: It’s not about punishment. I’m not a vindictive person.& It’s about recognizing that adam never earned that position in the first place. Yes, look, I know people probably think the same thing about me, that I am where I am because of nepotism. It’s a — it’s an assumption that I fight every day.

Ashland: I know you do.

Victoria: Which makes it all the more frustrating that adam actually was handed an entire company by our father.

Ashland: Well, what victor giveth, he can taketh away.

Victoria: And I’m gonna make sure that happens.

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Lily: Sorry to interrupt.

Adam: Lily, to what do I owe this pleasure?

Lily: Well, I just came by ’cause I wanted to know what you meant by the little cryptic text you sent me.

Adam: Remind me what I sent.

Lily: Right. “Best of luck with chancellor.”

Adam: Oh, right, right. Yeah, I did send that.

Lily: Yeah.

Adam: It’s hardly cryptic, though.

Lily: So, what did you mean?

Adam: Pretty sure I meant “best of luck at chancellor.”

Lily: [ Laughs ] Do you really think that I would believe that you’re sincerely wishing me well?

Adam: Well, you can think whatever you want, but it was genuine.

Lily: It’s a little suspicious. I mean, you’ve known for a while that I was appointed ceo, but then you decide to send me a “good luck” text just hours after billy tells you that his feud with you is over.

Adam: Well, billy had some pretty choice words for me during his plea for peace.

Lily: Okay, the point is, he declared a truce, and then you send me a text.

Adam: I mean, is it that hard to believe, in spite of whatever’s going on with billy and me, that I respect you and i want you to do well in your new position?

Victoria: Thank you. We’ll speak soon to work out all the details. Okay, bye-bye. Hi.

Ashland: Mm.

Victoria: Mwah.

Ashland: You look happy.

Victoria: That is because today is the greatest day.

Ashland: Well, you care to elaborate?

Victoria: That was jill. She wants to hammer out the details for the sale of chanccomm to us. So, for now, it looks like we’ve won.

Ashland: Now, are you smiling because it’s a valuable asset or because you beat your father and brother?

Victoria: A little from column “a” and a little from column “B.” But I am very glad to have newman’s old division back into the fold of newman/locke.

Adam: [ Exhales sharply ] Victor and adam must be seething.

Victoria: Maybe, maybe, but I talked to my father, and I got the feeling that he was okay with it. Adam, on the other hand, is gonna be screaming bloody murder.

Ashland: And you will love that.

Victoria: Yes, I’m here for it, especially because if I get my way, chanccomm is not the only company that adam’s gonna lose.

Nate: Hey, devon.

Devon: Hey, man.

Nate: So, any news?

Devon: About what?

Nate: Your request for shared custody of dominic. Last time I saw you talking to abby and chance here, didn’t seem like it was going so well.

Devon: Yeah, that’s ’cause it didn’T. They said no to me.

Nate: Ah. I’m sorry. Now — now I really feel bad about pushing you in that direction.

Devon: Oh, no, don’t feel bad at all. That’s — you gave me the same advice amanda gave me. And I valued what you had to say, too, ’cause you understand this journey that I’ve been on. You know, you were — you were there coaching me through delivering dominic into this world, so when you told me that me having a bigger part in his life is in his best interest, i appreciate that.

Nate: Even if my advice was all wrong?

Devon: Yeah, it was — it was a conversation that needed to be had anyway. You know, even though abby and chance didn’t give me the answer I wanted. But it’s pushed me into taking action.

Chloe: You are putting me in a really difficult position. Both you and chelsea are incredibly talented, intelligent, ambitious women who have so much to offer. We all want this platform to be a success, and I just want us to all get along and work together as a team. But that won’t be possible if you continue on your current trajectory. So fix it.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Well, then this time, let me be clear. The spying is done. No more trying to score extra points with the boss. Go focus on the job that you are paid to do.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

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Devon: So I’ve decided to officially file for shared custody. And this is something that i never thought would happen or wanted to happen, but abby and chance have made it pretty clear that they’re against me having a bigger role in dominic’s life, and I’m still very concerned about chance’s ability to be a parent. So, I know I’m a positive influence on dominic, and I just want to fight to protect that.

Nate: And you think this is the best way to go about it?

Devon: I think this is my only option. You don’t look like you think it’s a good idea.

Nate: No, I just worry about what happens when lawyers get involved.

Devon: Yeah, no, me too. I certainly don’t want things to get messy at all. You know, I’m just — I’m hoping that we can push through it as painlessly as possible. But that’s really all I have to say about that.

Nate: Okay, okay. Well, best of luck.

Devon: I appreciate it. Thank you. How are you doing? How’s — how’s living with elena?

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Well, it’s — it’s pretty great.

Devon: Yeah?

Nate: Initially, we had our concerns.

Devon: Oh, ’cause you guys work together?

Nate: Yeah, exactly. But the truth is, now that I’m in a more administrative role, we rarely see each other at the hospital, so it’s nice to know she’ll be there when I get home.

Devon: Oh, well, that’s good. I’m — I’m happy to hear that you guys are happy. Ever since you got back from victoria’s wedding, you’ve been acting like newlyweds yourselves.

Ashland: I assume you still intend to go after newman media.

Victoria: You don’t have a problem with that, do you?

Ashland: Not at all. I think consolidating media companies is a smart move. I just want you to be sure that this is a battle you want to fight. See, I’m still an outsider when it comes to the constant one-upmanship in this family. Victor supported and defended me when everyone else turned their back, so I’m wondering if, by going after these companies, you’re not gonna poke the bear unnecessarily?

Victoria: You’re right.

Ashland: I am?

Victoria: I mean, you still are an outsider when it comes to my family’s dynamic. You don’t understand that a good business battle earns my father’s respect, not his ire, and going after chanccomm and newman media are all about business, as far as I’m concerned. If we acquire those companies, we will dominate in the field.

Ashland: I love it when you make power moves like this. And I know what it’s like to want more and more and more.

Victoria: That’s why we make such a great team.

Ashland: I know you know how to play the situation with your father, but adam is the wild card.

Victoria: Well, I’m not really that worried about adam. I know exactly how to handle him.

Lily: I find it very hard to believe that your text was sincere because I don’t trust you, adam.

Adam: Okay. What do you think I meant by “best of luck at chancellor”?

Lily: I think it was a veiled threat. I mean, I want to believe that the feud between you and billy is over, but I know how much you love having the last word.

Billy: Oh, well, billy had a lot of last words yesterday. I mean, it was a quite a speech.

Lily: Right, and that’s why you sent me the text, right? It was like a counter punch? He got the best of you, so you were taking a shot at me?

Adam: Mm, far from it. Okay, billy shooting his mouth off, having a little temper tantrum — I don’t lose sleep over that. So I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I really was just saying, “good luck.”

Lily: Adam, I just want to reiterate that a truce has been declared. Okay? Billy stepped away from chanccomm, even though he did nothing wrong. He set his ego aside at having to clear his name, alright? So he proved that he’s a bigger man.

Adam: What is it you want, lily? ‘Cause, really, I’m really tired of the “billy is superior” act, like his growth is somehow more legit than anyone who has bettered themselves.

Lily: Ah, there it is.

Adam: What?

Lily: You still haven’t let it go, have you?

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Adam: Look, I think that we are talking past each other. I really meant what I said. I truly wish you good luck. I mean, think about it, why would I want to alienate the new ceo of chancellor when I’m trying to make an offer to acquire chanccomm. That would just be bad business.

Lily: Oh, okay, so you’re trying to get on my good side.

Adam: Absolutely.

Lily: Mm.

Adam: I’m not ashamed of it. Has jill made a decision? I know newman/locke has made an offer.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] You know I can’t give you that information.

Adam: [ Clicks tongue ] Well, I know you have some influence over jill, so I want to be on your good side.

Lily: Okay, yeah. Well, best of luck to you.

Adam: What do you mean by that?

Lily: What do you mean? You can’t take what I’m saying at face value? I mean, clearly, my intentions are sincere.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, I see what you did there.

Lily: Yeah, so I think we’ll both have to trust that the other one means what they say. And just so you know, in spite of your attempts to destroy billy’s career, he is coming to work with me as my coo at chancellor.

Adam: Good for him.

Lily: Yeah, and he’s putting all the negativity between you two behind him. And if you have a shred of humanity, which you say you do, I really hope that you’ll do the same. Just let it go, okay? Let’s all just move on with our lives.

Victor: To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?

Adam: I was just wishing lily good luck in her new position at chancellor. And she was telling me that billy’s going to be joining her as coo, so she’s going to need it.

Lily: Ah. Yes. Please tell your son that it’s over, okay? Billy has waved the white flag. And I really hope that’s enough for you.

Victor: Nice to see you, lily.

Lily: You too.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Thank you for coming.

Chelsea: I’m not sure what this is all about. You already apologized. You said that you respect me and you want to learn from me, so…what’s this all about?

Sally: Let’s be real. You didn’t buy any of that. In fact, I didn’t even believe it as it was coming out of my mouth.

Chelsea: Good to know.

Sally: I was just forcing myself to say the right things.

Chelsea: You know, it doesn’t seem like you really want to fix our working relationship.

Sally: No, I do. And I’ve thought about it, and instead of just spouting platitudes, I want to prove that we can work together. So I’ve come up with a few pitches, and I am prepared for you to hate every single one of them, but I want to know why. I want to know the truth. You can’t just dismiss my ideas because they’re mine. Can you look at the work objectively?

Chelsea: Of course, but I’ve already given you honest feedback.

Sally: Yeah, you told me that my ideas stunk. But can you be constructive? Are you able to admit when you’ve seen a good idea that isn’t yours, even if it comes from me?

Chloe: Hi, ladies. So why was I summoned here?

Sally: Well, you told me that you want me to figure this out with chelsea, so let’s do it. Right here, right now.

Victor: So what did lily mean when she talked about billy waving the white flag?

Adam: Well, it turns out that billy isn’t spiraling into a carnival of binge drinking and gambling.

Victor: What about the videos?

Adam: Oh, it was all an act. He was pretending to be a degenerate.

Victor: For what purpose?

Adam: Revenge. He was hoping that we would put out a story about his downfall, and then he would turn around and he would do exactly what we and ashland did to him — sue, to cripple newman media.

Victor: He couldn’t come up with his own plan? He had to replicate ours? What a pathetic S.O.B. That man is. So did you get him to confess?

Adam: Well, I didn’t have to. For whatever reason, he didn’t follow through. He shut it down, and then he came clean. According to lily, he’s trying to be a better person.

Victor: He’ll never be a better person. He’s a loser.

Adam: I doubt we’ve heard the last of him.

Victor: Just leave him alone, alright? We knocked him down, just forget about it. He won’t get up.

Adam: Okay, that seems unusually merciful.

Victor: We have more important things to talk about, son. I got a call from jill this morning.

Adam: Ooh. What’d she say?

Victor: She’s selling chanccomm to newman/locke.

Adam: What? No. No, no, no. Okay.

[ Exhales sharply ] Okay. Lily must’ve known. Billy and lily must have persuaded her to do it. Alright, I’m gonna call her right now. We can sweeten the deal —

Victor: No, you won’t do such a thing. Forget it. Don’t do it. Leave it alone. We lost. I’m gonna go over to the ranch, meet with victoria, and congratulate her. I want you to do the same.

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Victor: Hi, sweetheart. You beat me here.

Victor: Hello, dad. Thank you so much for taking the time to see me.

Victor: You look so pretty. Have a seat. Sorry I’m late, but I had to convey the disappointing news to adam. And I guess that’s why you’re here. You’re here to gloat, right?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] No! Not at all.

Victor: Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. Getting jill to sell chanccomm to newman/locke, that’s a hell of an accomplishment. Nothing wrong with doing a happy dance in front of a defeated foe.

Victoria: I would never do that to you. Adam, maybe. You don’t seem upset about jill’s decision.

Victor: Well, you know, I really always disagreed with you having sold the old newman enterprises media division to billy boy and chanccomm.

Victoria: It was the right move at the time.

Victor: So you’ve said, yeah. But, you know, now that that division is back under newman leadership and a steady newman guidance, I must say, it feels like a homecoming.

Victoria: But I’m sure you were hoping it would end up at newman media and not newman/locke.

Victor: Well, I’m happy for yoU. I am a little disappointed for adam.

Victoria: I appreciate it, dad. And ashland will be glad to know. He was a little more concerned about your reaction than me.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Victoria: Yes, I told him that you respect a bold power move in the business world.

Victor: Yeah, I do.

Victoria: Good. Then I hope you’ll like this one. I’m not here because of chanccomm. I’d like to make a proposal. I’d like to buy newman media.

Victor: Huh.

Sally: So what about that one? Do you like it?

Chelsea: It’s better than your last idea to develop a line of school uniforms, but it’s not that much better.

Sally: Okay, so out of the 20-ish ideas I presented, you approve of two of them and you don’t hate another one.

Chelsea: Yeah, that’s 10%.

Chloe: 10% is pretty good, sally. Let’s run with those and see what happens.

Sally: Okay. Yeah, and I have learned a few things about why my ideas weren’t as great as I thought they were. But I do feel like chelsea’s biased against anything that comes out of my mouth.

Chelsea: I am biased against bad ideas. And you need to do some editing, because when I hear a terrible idea, I assume the next one is gonna be bad when it’s coming from the same person who just pitched a design label called “schooled.”

Sally: Okay, you keep focusing on that one —

Chelsea: Because it’s so bad! You lose all credibility when you pitch something like that, and quite frankly, we shouldn’t have to sit through 20 of your ideas. You should pick the top five and share those. Is that constructive enough for you?

Sally: That was very helpful. Thank you very much for your feedback.

Chloe: Okay, so this is a great starting place, but we are far from being a well-oiled machine, which is what we need to be if we are going to get through the amount of work that we have to get through. Oh, mr. Sunshine is here.

Sally: He doesn’t seem very happy.

Chelsea: Excuse me.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

[ Exhales sharply ] I’m not in the mood, chelsea.

Chelsea: For what?

Adam: Anything, really, okay? I’ve had a rough morning. I’m just gonna order some food and I’m gonna head back to the office.

Chelsea: Sorry to hear that. I’ll make this quick. I wanted to thank you for the talk we had with connor.

Adam: Oh. Well, do you think it did any good? Has he calmed down about the sale of the penthouse?

Chelsea: A little bit. I think he’s starting to realize that piece of real estate isn’t the key to getting us back together, so he dropped it.

Adam: Good.

Chelsea: But now he’s on a mission to get me to move to the ranch.

Adam: Hmm. Well, I hope you’re working hard to convince him that is not the way to go.

Chelsea: I am. I don’t want to live that close to victor and nikki, trust me.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] I don’t blame you. Right now I’m trying to give my father a wide berth.

Chloe: We should go back to the office. This is not a productive work environment.

Sally: That is ridiculous. We are getting stuff done, and i am making some progress convincing chelsea that I am a team player. And I think I deserve an oscar for sitting here with a smile on my face while she shuts down idea after idea.

Chloe: You said that you were learning something from her.

Sally: Yeah, how to swallow my pride and fake a pleasant demeanor.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] So we’re back to square one. I wanted you to develop a real working relationship with chelsea.

Sally: Okay, relax. I’m kidding, alright? But the other side of gaining chelsea’s trust is convincing her that I am not interested in adam and that I am not threatened at all by her desire to get back together with him. So running out of here would be the wrong move entirely. I just need to stay put and maintain an air of calm and disinterest.

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Devon: Lily! Yo!

Lily: Hey. Hello. So this is where the party’s at, I see.

Nate: Oh, yeah, we’re rocking out over here at crimson lights.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Devon: Why don’t you join us if you think you can handle all the fun?

Lily: Yeah, I’d love a distraction, but I don’t want to interrupt your little boy time.

Nate: No, no, no, I was just about to leave. I have to grab elena some coffee, and we have some domestic activities to take care of.

Devon: What does that mean?

Nate: Just some shopping to do.

Devon: Shopping for new lamps ’cause she threw away your ugly ones?

Nate: I don’t want to talk about it. Have my seat, lily. I’m through with this guy.

Devon: You’re through with them lamps.

Lily: Bye. Have fun.

Devon: What’s up?

Lily: Hey. What’s new? Oh, anything new with dominic?

Devon: Yes. Yeah. I’ve decided to pursue shared custody legally.

Lily: Wow, that’s — that’s huge.

Devon: Yeah, it’s still in the early stages, though, and I’ll keep you posted as things move forward, but feel like I’m always talking about it. How are you doing? Are you excited about your new job?

Lily: I am, yeah. Although my enthusiasm is a little dampened. I had a very annoying conversation with adam. Uh, but anyway, the good news is that billy will be my coo.

Devon: Wow. How did you convince him to take that job?

Lily: I think he’s just tired of the feud with victor and adam, you know, so taking this job is part of that transition.

Devon: And that feud with him and victor and adam is really over? Or is that even possible?

Lily: [ Scoffs ]

Adam: Eventually I’m going to start looking for my own place to live. I mean, as you know, the reasons I moved out of the penthouse were the same as yours. Just too many memories. Being at the ranch was — it was convenient. Connor had love and support. You know, it was good to be around family.

Chelsea: But I’m back now. Connor has both parents that love and support him. He doesn’t need to be there.

Adam: I know. I know. We’ll figure it out. We’re pretty good at that.

Chelsea: I appreciate what you said to him, that we’re good friends and colleagues.

Adam: Well, it’s true.

Chelsea: Do you have time for a coffee? There are a few things I want to discuss with you, and I don’t want to do it here at the bar.

Adam: I have to get back to work. Besides, aren’t you in the middle of a meeting?

Chelsea: We’re wrapping things up, but that’s okay. Can we find time to talk, though? It’s important.

Adam: Sure. We can grab a drink after work.

Chelsea: Perfect.

Chloe: Oh, yeah, this isn’t working.

Sally: What are you talking about?

Chloe: You’re trying to appear disinterested in what’s going on at the bar, but it’s really driving you crazy, because you are interested in adam. And do not insult me and try to deny it. If it’s that obvious to little old me, then someone super sharp like chelsea can sense it from a mile away. And this is not going to help your bridge-building with her.

Sally: You sound like you’re taking her side.

Chloe: No.

Sally: Okay, well, I feel outnumbered.

Chloe: You know, it really worries me that you see this as some sort of competition. We are all on the same team. Chelsea is my best friend and my business partner, and I brought you on because you have a lot to offer. Nothing has changed.

Sally: But we’re not friends, so too bad for me.

Chloe: Of course we’re friends. In our own way.

[ Sighs ] You know, I-I always knew working for adam was going to cause problems, but I did not think that it was going to be because he was going to be in the middle of some misguided love triangle. Ugh! I’m — I’m just really disappointed in both of you.

Sally: Okay.

[ Clears throat ] What can I do to prove to you that I’m a team player?

Chloe: I’ve been thinking about it, and I do have an idea. I want you to go to new york, handle a series of interviews with a bunch of designers preparing for their spring shows.

Sally: When?

Chloe: As soon as possible.

Ashland: Nate, how are you?

Nate: Ashland. Good, good. How’s your treatment coming along?

Ashland: I’m pleased to report that the test results show the cancer is abating. It’s not quite in remission yet, but it’s on the run.

Nate: That is great news.

Ashland: I haven’t felt this good in ages.

Nate: Oh, I love hearing it.

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Ashland: I just hope it means many more years with victoria, you know, building the business and the life that we want together.

Victor: So you want to buy newman media, huh?

Victoria: I do.

Victor: Hmm.

Victoria: Is that bold enough for you?

Victor: That’s putting it mildly. Why didn’t you come to me and adam?

Victoria: Daddy, I doubt that adam would even entertain the offer. He’s probably still spinning out about losing chanccomm to me, even though he’s done everything that he can to weaken the company and to bring down billy. I very much doubt that his pride would allow him to sell.

Victor: So is this idea to buy newman media based on business considerations or what?

Victoria: Is that why you think I’m making this move? You think I’m trying to go after adam?

Victor: Well, you might want to avenge billy.

Victoria: Not at all. The numbers are on my side. This is a business strategy. It’s not a personal vendetta.

Victor: Hmm. What about for ashland? Is it personal or what?

Victoria: Yes, newman media used to be his company, and maybe there would be some poetic justice in it coming back to him, but that’s not why I made my decision. Daddy, I want to have a real stake in the media world. And with both of these companies back under our roof, we will be an unstoppable powerhouse in the field. So what do you say? Will you sell to me?

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Victor: You’re my daughter. You’re victor newman’s daughter. Plaque psoriasis, the burning, itching.

Lily: I thought you had gotten past your doubts when it came to my relationship with billy.

Devon: I’ve accepted that he makes you happy, but, I mean, nah, yeah, I still have concerns.

Lily: [ Scoffs ] Okay, well, I don’t understand why.

Devon: Look, he’s come a long way in his personal life, I’ll give him that. I think that has a lot to do with your positive influence, but professionally, he still gets himself in trouble. Look at what just happened at chanccomm.

Lily: Oh, come on, that wasn’t his fault.

Devon: I understand that, but he struggles so much to control himself that adam and victor, they know that about them, and then they provoked him and he did exactly what they thought he would do. So professionally, I’m worried that he might be a liability to you.

Adam: Don’t you have to get back to your meeting?

Chelsea: Soon. But if you need to talk about what happened with victor, I’m here to listen.

Adam: Oh, I know that you would just love to hear me complain about my father, but not today. It’s just — it’s just business. He knows how to push my buttons, but I’m learning to rise above it.

Chelsea: That’s impressive.

Adam: It’s taken long enough, hasn’t it?

Chelsea: You really have changed.

Adam: I’d like to think so.

Sally: Well, normally, i would be on the first flight out to new york, but the timing feels a little off. So is this idea yours or chelsea’s?

Chloe: You’re not really in a position to question your assignments. You work for me, remember?

Sally: Of course. But can you look me in the eye and tell me that you’re not trying to get me out of town?

Chloe: I am running a business here. You can call all the meetings you want and pretend like you’re getting along with chelsea and claim that you don’t give a damn about adam, but I-I need to fix this for real, and I think it’s best if the two of you take a little space from each other. Just for a little while. Besides, you’re the face of the brand.

Sally: True.

Chloe: And taking this assignment will solidify your role in chelsea’s eyes. She will see how much value you bring to the platform. So how about you let me do my job and let me decide what our priorities are, and then we can focus on the real work. And you go to new york.

Sally: Fine. I’ll go.

Lily: Okay, well, good luck with jill, and I’ll see you when you get back from chicago. Oh, and, billy, I miss you.

[ Chuckles ] Okay, bye. Hey, what are you still doing here? I thought you were getting lamps with elena.

Ashland: Oh, that was my fault. I intercepted nate on his way out. Just wanted a free medical consultation.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Nate: I thought I’d let elena sleep in, but now I’m about to be late for our shopping spree. I’d better go.

[ Clears throat ] Be well.

Ashland: You too, my friend.

Nate: Bye.

Lily: Bye. Have fun.

Ashland: So, newman/locke is officially in talks to buy chanccomm.

Lily: Yes, I am aware.

Ashland: Well, as a new ceo, I would think that that would be top of your agenda at chancellor industries.

Lily: Of course. I’ll be intimately involved with the negotiations.

Ashland: Well, I hope the negotiations are pleasant and productive.

Lily: Ashland, um, there’s actually some things I would like to say to you.

Do I need to pretreat my

laundry?

Ashland: If this is about the acquisition of chanccomm, you’ll need to speak to victoria. She’s the mastermind behind the deal.

Lily: No, it’s — it’s really not about that. It’s about billy.

Ashland: Oh?

Lily: Look, I have no interest in making excuses for him, and I don’t even care if you were part of the conspiracy to knock him off his perch at chanccomm.

Ashland: I can assure you —

Lily: No, I — honestly, i don’t care. It doesn’t matter to me. It doesn’t matter that you were even guilty of your past crimes. To me, it’s all in the past. And billy is walking away from the fight. He’s — honestly, he’s turning the page.

Ashland: So I’ve heard.

Lily: So my question to you is, can you do the same?

Chloe: Everything okay?

Chelsea: Everything’s great. We were just discussing a couple issues with connor. We’re really in sync as parents.

Sally: Cool. Connor’s a great kid. He deserves the best.

Adam: Hey, do you have a minute?

Chelsea: Me? Yeah.

Adam: No. Sally.

Chloe: Sally agreed to go to new york.

Chelsea: Good. I still think we should’ve fired her, but sending her out of town is the next best thing. Well done.

Chloe: Oh, this is bad. [ Scoffs ] You are going after adam full force, aren’t you? I’m sending sally to new york to prove that she’s a team player and you see this as an opportunity. No competition for adam’s attention. Oh, this is going to end in disaster. [ Scoffs ] I’m such an idiot. I thought that we were all smart enough to realize that adam only exists to sign our checks.

Chelsea: Stop being so melodramatic. I’m not delusional. If Adam doesn’t see a future for us, then that’s it. But, I mean, I have to give it a try. Even Connor said, we have to put in a little effort.

Chloe: Oh, my god.

Chelsea: No, you said yourself — you said yourself, you were going to work with Adam because he’s changed. Well, I see that he’s changed, too. I’m in a good head space now. I really think that things could be different this time. The only thing in my way was Sally, and you just took care of that, so thank you.

Chloe: [ Scoffs ]

Adam: Hey, I just, um.. I wanted to apologize for being brisk and dismissive yesterday. I had a run-in with Billy, and I just — I was not on my best behavior.

Sally: It’s cool. I didn’t take it personally.

Adam: Good. Here, let me.

Sally: Thank you.

Adam: So we’re cool?

Sally: Yes, we are better than cool. Hey, do you have any business in New York?

Adam: Uh, I might. Why do you ask?

Sally: Well, I have to go there, and it would be great to have some company.

Victor: Well, now, I see no advantage to selling Newman Media to Ashland-Locke. Good for you and Ashland. Means nothing to Adam and me, really. Besides, I think Adam has done very good things for the business.

Victoria: Are you sure about that?

Victor: Yes. We have become a company to be reckoned with in a very short period of time.

Victoria: Based off the business that Ashland built. I haven’t seen any innovation at all since the acquisition.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Are you forgetting that we added a fashion platform to the business?

Victoria: Yes, Daddy, but any success there was just accidental. It was due to Sally and Chloe. All Adam has been doing is writing the checks.

Victor: That’s what one does when one’s starting a new business.

Victoria: Whereas I, on the other hand, have proven my business acumen over and over again, and you know that’s true.

Victor: I’m not going to compare my children’s business skills.

Victoria: That might be a mistake. You should sell Newman Media to me and Ashland before Adam does irreparable damage.

Victor: You’re exaggerating a little, aren’t you?

Victoria: Am I? Because when you weren’t looking, Adam almost let Billy destroy everything.

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Nick: Hey, sharon, I got your message. You here?Hell

Surprise!

[ Noisemaker blows ]

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: Happy birthday!

[ Cheering ]

Nick: Okay.

[ Laughter ]

Amanda: Okay. You hate it. The movie, it’s convoluted.

Devon: No, it’s — no, it’s fine.

Amanda: Well, then what’s wrong? Are you thinking about the baby?

Devon: No, just — no. I’m thinking about work a little bit, just ’cause I’ve been neglecting hamilton-winters lately.

Amanda: No, no, not neglecting. You’ve had a lot on your mind, and it’s understandable. You have a really big decision to make about dominic.

Devon: Yeah, I know that. But it’s still the company that I built with neil. I can’t just let it fall apart. Just — just got to get my head together, that’s all.

Amanda: Yeah, I know. I understand all of that, and i hear everything you’re saying. But I can’t help thinking that it’s still about dom.

Chance: What’s that smile for?

Abby: I was just listening to you read dom a bedtime story. “Chugga choo choo” — mm, really put some feeling into it. It was adorable. I hope you don’t mind that I was listening. I didn’t mean to intrude.

Chance: No, it’s fine. It’s probably better that way, right? I have some back-up.

Abby: No, no, it wasn’t like that.

Chance: It’s cool. Don’t worry about it. I’m gonna go make some tea, okay? I’ll be right back.

[ Cheering ]

Nick: Okay, you guys got me. I was not expecting this.

Noah: Well, we wanted to do something for your birthday on your birthday, but you took off to milan, so we decided to do it now.

Mariah: And we couldn’t let summer be the only one to celebrate you.

Sharon: And rey had to work tonight, but he says the next round of beers is on him.

Nick: Well, I’m touched that you all went to this trouble.

Faith: That’s what family’s for.

Nick: Thanks, kiddo. Moses, tessa, my kids are obligated to be here, you know, but you two chose to be here, and that means a lot.

Tessa: Oh, wouldn’t miss it.

Moses: Yeah, excited to be here. And devon’s passing on his best wishes, along with some light ribbing.

Nick: Oh, no, no, no. This is a birthday party, not a roast.

Well…

Faith: Actually…

Nick: What?

Faith: A roast sounds like a lot more fun, doesn’t it? Otherwise, the only jokes told here tonight will be your lame dad ones, and what kind of party is that?

Tessa: It’s hard to argue with that logic.

Mariah: Yeah.

Nick: Yeah, are you guys all ganging up on me? And you — you set me up for this?

Sharon: I was only in charge of the venue and the menu.

[ Laughter ]

Nick: Right. I just remembered I’ve got this very important root canal I got to —

Mariah: Oh, hey, hey.

Faith: Nice try, nice try.

Mariah: No, no, no. Have a seat, birthday boy.

Nick: [ Sighs ] And a crown.

Noah: So pretty.

Nick: Thank you.

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Nick: Yeah, so I’m gonna be later than I thought. Sharon and my kids ambushed me with a surprise birthday party. I’m not sure what I’ve signed up for, so…

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, thank you, monique. That’s very sweet of you. I’ll see you when I get home, and just give christian a hug for me. Okay, thank you. Well, I’m glad christian’s gonna be sleeping through this one. You know, he’s still at the age where he thinks his dad can do no wrong, and I plan on keeping him there for as long as possible.

Sharon: Well, seems like that strategy’s working because all we heard about was how great dad is the whole time he was staying with us.

Nick: I’m sure. And you agreed with everything he said, right?

Sharon: Oh, naturally.

Nick: [ Inhales sharply ] I don’t know, I don’t like the looks of that. I mean, my kids say it’s gonna be a roast.

Tessa: Mm-hmm.

Nick: I don’t have anything to worry about, right?

Moses: Well, I’m sworn to secrecy.

Tessa: Yeah, I’ll just say i wouldn’t get too comfortable. I’d be afraid.

Moses: Very afraid.

Abby: Thank you.

Chance: Too hot?

Abby: No, no, it’s perfect. Thank you. Actually, can we talk about before? I know it’s been a long day, but I just — I don’t want you to think that I was checking up on you or that I don’t think that you’re capable of reading our son a bedtime story.

Chance: The story I can do, it’s — it’s the other stuff.

Abby: [ Scoffs ] You do everything a father does. You love and take care of our son. That is a father, and that is everything.

Chance: But is it enough?

Abby: Chance, look, I — i know that feeling of not feeling like you’re enough. I couldn’t carry our son, so we had to get a surrogate. I couldn’t keep him and mariah out of danger. I couldn’t even nurse him after he was born. So, yes, I understand that need to — to want, to actually need to do more.

Chance: But you did everything you could, abby.

Abby: But, at the time, it ached. Even before dominic was born, i wanted to give him the whole world. And I always will. But what I’ve learned is that parenting is a journey. There’s no endpoint. You just got to keep going, both of you — the parent and the child. And there’s no one right way to do things that somehow no one told you about. Your way is the right way because you love him.

Chance: [ Sighs ] You must be so worn out, looking after your son and your husband.

Abby: Hey. I can honestly say that you and dominic are the greatest gifts of my life.

Chance: But you shouldn’t have to deal with my problems.

Abby: Why? You have to deal with mine. Isn’t that what marriage is all about? Doing life together as a team? Look, I am gonna go take a shower. But I can turn it into a bubble bath for two if you’d like to join.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

[ Exhales sharply ] How about a rain check?

Abby: Always.

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Noah: Alright, take a seat, old man.

Nick: Oh, man.

Faith: Don’t stress, dad. We all came here tonight to celebrate you because we all love you and think you’re the best dad in the whole world. Not to say you can’t be overprotective at times. I feel sorry for anyone who’s ever hurt my feelings, teased me, or looked at me weird. We all remember danny obermeyer.

Moses: Wait, who’s he? Like, an ex-boyfriend or something?

Faith: He was a second-grader that tripped me during a soccer game. He got the “newman death glare,” and I don’t think he’s ever been the same.

Moses: Wait, what’s the “newman death glare”?

Nick: It’S…nothing. They’re exaggerating. It’s just a minor look of disapproval. You’ve never seen it. Don’t worry about it.

Noah: Yeah, you better hope you never do.

Mariah: I mean, maybe you should give him a taste, just in case he ever steps out of bounds.

Nick: Nah, it’s not gonna be necessary.

Tessa: I mean, I’d like to see it.

Mariah: Come on.

Tessa: It’s like you’re looking through me.

[ Laughter ]

Moses: That is legit terrifying.

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: Well, that’s the point. You know, there was this one year where a teenager stole noah’s bucket of halloween candy.

Noah: Oh, yeah, and then dad, he chased him down for like three blocks and dragged him back by the scruff of his neck and made him apologize.

Nick: I think we all learned a very valuable lesson that day.

Tessa: Don’t mess with your kid?

Nick: You got it.

[ Laughter ]

Faith: You may go overboard sometimes, but we all know it’s because you’d do anything for the people that you care about. And we’re all lucky to have you looking out for us. I love you, dad.

Nick: I love you.

Faith: Mm.

Mariah: Well, well, that was very sweet and all. But now it’s my turn, and I’m not gonna be that easy on you.

[ All groan ] Yo you ready?

Mariah: Alright, everybody, hold onto your seats because we are about to take a dive into nick newman’s love life.

Sharon: No!

Mariah: Yeah.

Sharon: Do we have to go there?

Mariah: We do.

Nick: Really? I mean, I guess it’s fair game. A lot to skewer me about, but i don’t have a love life right now, so [Blows noisemaker]

Mariah: Oh, well, we all know that that’s not gonna last very long.

Sharon: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: Because he’s a hopeless romantic.

Tessa: Oh, yeah, well, look who’s talking.

Mariah: I will admit that, up until recently, I was a hardened cynic, and given noah’s recent attitude, I mean, I guess it runs in the family, so maybe that’s what you need, though. You need two world-weary, jaded spirits to, I don’t know, screen your future dates. It’s not a bad idea.

Nick: No, no, that’s a hard pass. Sorry.

Noah: Come on. What, you don’t trust us?

Nick: I am not gonna be dating for a while.

Faith: Yeah.

Mariah: Oh, sure.

Nick: I’m serious. Not happening.

Mariah: Well, there’s nothing wrong with being in love with love. It’s because you have such a wide, open heart. You know, it’s one of the reasons why you were able to accept cassie and me into your family, so there are no complaints here. Happy birthday, nick.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Thank you. Hug it out?

Mariah: Yeah.

Nick: Alright.

[ Laughter ]

Noah: Okay, okay, my turn. Well, I’m glad that I can be back in town to watch my dad grow old — er, older.

Mariah: Wow!

Nick: Careful. I mean, careful. I’m pretty sure I could still beat you in basketball.

Nick: Oh, I’m sure that you could, but that’s just ’cause i haven’t played in like, what, 10 years.

[ Laughter ] No, but that’s what I love about you. You know, you were always at all my games, cheering me on when i was a kid. And as my interests grew into areas that were way out of your expertise, you were with me every step of the way. All the photography shows, art installations. I know I wasn’t the only one that was receiving that kind of encouragement. You did the same for summer when she found her love for fashion.

Faith: You started listening to tigirlily when you found out I liked them.

Nick: I genuinely like their music.

Faith: Yeah, I know that because I can hear you singing them in the shower, which is almost enough to make me stop liking them.

[ Laughter ]

Noah: Our dad is proof that no father can be too involved in his children’s lives.

Nick: Does that mean you’re gonna accept my job offer?

Sharon: What job offer? You want to hire noah?

[ Jazz music playing ]

[ Baby crying ]

Devon: Amanda, do you hear that? Amanda?

[ Music stops ] Hello? Is that dominic? Dom!

[ Baby crying ] Dominic! I got you. Hang on. Daddy’s coming.

Amanda: Devon? Hey, devon. Hey. You okay? I think you were having a bad dream.

Devon: It was awful.

Mariah: Uh, does anybody want to help me with the birthday cake?

Faith: Yep.

Moses: Yeah, right behind you.

Sharon: So, nick.

Nick: Yes, I offered a job working with me at new hope.

Sharon: Oh. Is that what you meant when you said you were hoping to offer him some kind of stability? Is he gonna be doing design work for you?

Nick: No, it’s something completely different. I actually want him to run the entire organization with me. I’m really hoping to expand. Now, I know it’s a big shift, you know, working at new hope, from, like, doing art installations in london museums, but I think noah’s looking for something that will give him some meaning in life, and that’s certainly what new hope has done for me. He’s got a great head on his shoulders, real big heart. Plus, I think this could get him some healing from whatever it is that happened to him while he was away.

Sharon: But he hasn’t given you an answer yet?

Nick: No, not yet. I know he still has adam’s job offer that he’s taking in consideration, you know, the one that you were pushing him to accept.

Sharon: I didn’t push him to accept it. I just asked him not to rule it out solely because it was coming from adam. I, of course, want our son to do whatever’s best for him, and selfishly, whatever keeps him in town.

Nick: Same. This gives him two great options, you know, to choose from. But hopefully, he does decide to stay in genoa city for a very long time.

Tessa: Well, tonight’s so fun. Nick seems to be having a great time.

Noah: Yeah.

Tessa: And he seems to be so happy to have you back.

Noah: Yeah, I’m not gonna lie, it’s nice to be surrounded by the family again. Speaking of which, how are the baby plans coming along?

Tessa: Well, I mean, we just started. We have been looking into adoption.

Noah: That’s amazing. Really, I mean, that’s gonna be one really lucky kid — or kids. You know, who knows?

Tessa: Well, let’s take it one step at a time, but I’m excited.

Noah: Congratulations.

Tessa: Thank you. And just for the record, nick isn’t the only one that’s glad to have you back. It’s really nice having my friend so close by.

Happy birthday to you

happy birthday to you

happy birthday, dear nick

happy birthday to you

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Thank you.

[ Laughter ]

Devon: [ Sighs ] It was dominic.

Amanda: What happened?

Devon: He was crying. He was — he was — he kept crying and crying, and I was looking for him. And I couldn’t find him. He was — he needed me, and i wasn’t there for him.

Amanda: Doesn’t go away. When you were little and you couldn’t count on your mom.

Devon: No. This is a different thing.

Amanda: Babe.

Devon: What?

Amanda: You were there. You were that child that someone couldn’t get to for whatever reason. You needed a parent, and they weren’t there. Trust me, I know because that’s my story, too. And I know that you probably promised yourself a million times to be better, to be different, that your child would never feel alone or afraid.

Devon: Yeah. But I don’t have a child, according to the world. So…

Amanda: Well, your heart says otherwise. You have so much love and kindness inside of you, and you share that with everyone around you. You did not even hesitate to help abby and chance build a family, and that was just the love that you have for a friend. Now you love that baby. Of course you want to protect him.

Devon: What if he’s not mine to protect, and that’s why i couldn’t find him in my dream? ‘Cause I’m not meant to.

Amanda: Is that how you really feel? Better skin from your body wash?

“The young and the restless” will continue.

Noah: That is a lot of candles.

Faith: Yeah, is it getting hot in here?

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: I mean, I think we should have a fire extinguisher just in case.

Tessa: Oh, she’s kidding, she’s kidding.

Nick: Okay, does anybody have anything else they would like to say?

Moses: Nope. I don’t want any part of the “newman death glare.”

Nick: No, you don’T.

[ Laughter ]

Sharon: Yeah, let’s lay off the old guy.

Nick: You too? You traitor.

Sharon: Sorry.

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Alright, well, do the honors.

Nick: [ Blowing ]

[ Cheers and applause ]

Faith: What’d you wish for?

Nick: Uh…I got to keep that to myself.

Mariah: Oh, come on, you can tell us. I mean, the roast portion of the evening is over. I swear.

Nick: I have three wishes — cake, champagne, and presents.

Mariah: Uh…

Nick: Really, no presents?

Sharon: Oh, of course there are presents. Just sit down, have some cake. We’ll bring them out to you.

Mariah: We got you.

[ Laughter ]

Chance: [ Sighs ]

[ Explosion ]

[ Rattling, clanging ]

[ Rumbling ]

Abby: Oh, shh, shh, shh. It’s okay, it’s okay. Mommy’s got you. Ohh, I’m sorry I didn’t hear you. Mommy was in the shower. Shh, yeah, and daddy probably fell asleep, so he didn’t hear you either. But it’s okay ’cause mommy is here right now. Yes, let’s just snuggle for a little bit, and then off to sleepy time. My little baby. Shh, shh, shh, shh. Oh.

Amanda: Did you mean what you said? Do you really want to take a step back from dom?

Devon: I don’t know. I don’t know what I’m thinking these days, ’cause, like, I’ll — I feel like I’m doing what’s best sometimes, and then I feel like I’m just doing what’s best for me. Nobody else. ‘Cause I have this natural instinct to look after dominic, and I think about him and i worry, and…I’m dreaming about him now. And… I don’t know, I just… I know that chance needs time so he can — he can get his head right and focus on being a dad, but then I don’t even want to just, like, fill in until he’s ready for that, I want to be there all the time for the rest of my life. And I don’t know if that’s selfish to feel like that.

[ Sighs ]

Amanda: No. No. Absolutely not. Listen, I know that I have my own issues wrapped up in this, but it is not selfish to want to give that child all of the love in the world. Every child deserves to be loved and protected. They deserve someone who wants to be there, someone who dreams about them. There’s nothing wrong with that. Dru and neil, they gave you that. You felt that love, so now you want to pass that on, and that love, that is — it’s the most important thing in the world. So I’m not gonna let you feel like there is something wrong with that. Okay?

Nick: Are you kidding me? Courtside tickets to the bucks.

Sharon: Wow.

Nick: These are impossible to get and very expensive. How’d you pull this off?

Mariah: Well, it definitely helps having a famous pop star for a girlfriend. We can pull a few strings.

Nick: I am blown away.

Mariah: You’re welcome.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Thank you.

Mariah: Top that.

Noah: Geez, I don’t know if i can.

[ Laughter ] But, uh, here you go, dad.

Nick: Alright. Ah, wine. And you went with the personal touch.

Noah: I did, actually. Yeah, I designed a bespoke label in honor of the underground.

Nick: This is super cool, son. Thank you.

Noah: Happy birthday.

Moses: Well, here’s a little something.

Faith: Oh.

Nick: Alright.

Moses: Devon helped me pick it out.

Nick: Okay.

Moses: It used to be our dad’s favorite. It’s retro — acid jazz from the ’90s.

Nick: Did you hear that? The ’90s are retro.

Sharon: As if.

[ Laughter ]

Nick: Thank you, moses. I love it.

Moses: You’re welcome.

Faith: Here you go.

Nick: Alright. I am crushing it in presents right now.

[ Laughter ]

Faith: It’s a collection of photos of the both of us.

Nick: Really? Faith, this is great. Thank you.

Faith: Oh, that’s not all. There’s also a book of dad jokes in case you’re ready for some fresh material. God knows the rest of us are.

Mariah: Absolutely.

Nick: Okay, point taken. Point taken.

Sharon: Here is a basket of your favorite muffins.

Nick: Okay. Look at all these delicious items, and with cake. I mean, you trying to fatten me up for the kill?

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Is that an option?

Sharon: Okay, you two. And there is one last gift that christian helped me pick out. Speaking of the ’90s…

Nick: Oh, boy. Oh, man! This reminds me of my favorite shirt.

Sharon: It might actually be your favorite old shirt because I found it in a vintage shop.

Nick: Do you remember how crushed I was when I lost this?

Sharon: You talked about it for weeks.

Nick: More like months.

Sharon: So, when I saw that in the store, I just had to get it for you. It brought back some nice memories for me, and I thought it would for you, too.

Nick: I’m gonna wear it tomorrow. Put on some of my old jeans. Grunge was everything in the ’90s, you guys.

Faith: It’s back in style, dad.

Nick: Wow.

[ Laughter ] Well, thank you. They’re all perfect.

Sharon: Glad you like them. Plaque psoriasis, the burning, itching.

Nick: Alright. I just want to thank you all for a very special night. Yeah, I’m getting to the age where I don’t really want to be counting the years that I have.

[ Laughter ] But thank you for reminding me of how old I really am.

Noah: Happy to be of service.

Mariah: Not a problem.

Nick: It’s also nice to be reminded of how amazing my kids are and my friends. And I’ve got it really good.

Faith: Uh-oh, you’re getting sappy with your advanced age.

Moses: Yeah, you gonna cry, old man? Uh-oh, what have I done?

Faith: He’s kidding, I think.

[ Laughter ]

Moses: Whew!

Tessa: Well, age is just a number, but you know what makes everyone feel young? Some retro music. That’s what this party needs.

Sharon: Oh, great idea. Yeah.

Mariah: Alright, what do you got?

Tessa: Alright.

Sharon: Oh, I like that.

Mariah: Oh.

Sharon: Okay. Mm-hmm.

Mariah: Get on board.

Tessa: Yeah?

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Abby: Did you fall asleep?

Chance: Oh, yeah, I, um… I just got a little lost in my head, dozed off.

Abby: That’s what I figured. Well, dom woke up. I think he wanted the sequel to chugga choo’s story.

[ Chuckles ] But I put him back to sleep. We should get some rest, too. Coming up?

Chance: Yeah, can we just sit for, like, a second?

Abby: Yeah.

Mariah: “Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing? In case they get a hole in one.”

Nick: Boom.

Mariah: [ Laughs ]

Faith: I’m starting to think the dad joke book was a bad idea.

Mariah: Okay, just one more, one more. Okay. Um…let’s see. Ah. “What do you call a fish wearing a bow tie? So’fish’ticated.”

Faith: Please make it stop.

[ Laughter ]

Nick: No, more, more.

Faith: Please. Oh, god.

Mariah: No.

Nick: Hey, I don’t mean to put you on the spot, but have you given any thought to working with me at new hope?

Noah: I’m really impressed you guys have done over at new hope — I really am — but accepting your offer would mean backing out of newman media, and I don’t think grandpa and adam would be too stoked about that.

Nick: I think they might understand it more than you think, especially your grandpa. He is really big on the father-son bonding thing. He might really appreciate it if we were working together as a team.

Noah: Look, I’m not saying no, okay? But can you just give me a little bit more time to consider the offer?

Faith: Oh, my gosh, you and tessa are having a baby?!

Mariah: Um, well, we’re very early on in the adoption process and getting all the information. You know, it’s — it’s probably gonna be a long while off, so…

Tessa: Well, I thought we agreed that today was just about nick.

Mariah: I know, I know we did, but faith started talking about making a hat of the extra bows and ribbons, and that got us on the baby shower track, and then about babies, and…it just slipped out. I’m sorry. It was supposed to be about you, nick. I apologize.

Nick: Do not apologize for that. I mean, the family getting bigger is, like, the best news ever.

Faith: I will babysit whenever you want.

Moses: Yeah, and I can help, too. I’ve had a lot of practice with dominic.

Mariah: Oh, wow. Well, you know, of course we would love you to, if you’re not in college by then.

[ Laughter ]

Faith: Wait, you knew the whole time, mom?

Sharon: I’ve only known for a short while, and it wasn’t my secret to tell. I’m very happy for both of them, though. The world is full of make or break moments.

Faith: So what exactly did you tell your mom about me when you went home for the holidays?

Moses: All good things.

Sharon: Here’s some cake for you to bring home to amanda and devon.

Moses: Thanks. And thank you for including me in the party tonight.

Sharon: Of course, yeah. We’re happy to have you.

Moses: Bye.

Sharon: Bye.

Mariah: So how was summer enjoying married life and parenthood?

Nick: She’s doing great. I’m so proud of the way she’s handled all these changes in her life. I mean, she is killing it over there, and little harrison has absolutely stolen her heart.

Mariah: Well, I completely understand that.

Tessa: Well, we are definitely going to have a lot more time to prepare than summer did for parenthood, because, wow, there is just so much to do just in the first stages of the adoption process. We’re gonna have to do home interviews and so much paperwork.

Nick: Well, I’m sure it’s all gonna work out.

Tessa: Yeah, definitely.

Mariah: No doubt.

Sharon: Hey, you leaving?

Noah: Yeah, unless you need me to hang back and clean.

Sharon: No, I think I can handle it myself, and, you know, besides, you’re looking a little tired.

Noah: Yeah, worn out from all the dancing.

Sharon: Hmm.

Mariah: Oh, my god, that’s hysterical.

Noah: Good night, mom.

Sharon: Good night.

Nick: You two.

[ Laughter ] Too much.

[ Laughter ]

Mariah: Too much of something, I’ll tell you.

Abby: Oh, I have got to get under the covers. Do you want to go check on dom one more time before we go to bed?

Chance: I’d love that.

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: I don’t want to make any decisions tonight. I’m too tired. And I think I understand what that dream was about — it’s just the fear that all parents have. But I’m not gonna make life changes based on a dream.

Amanda: Okay. You do what you need to do. You take your time. I’m gonna head out, though, okay? So if you want to talk of if you just want to sleep, I’ll be up there waiting, okay?

Devon: Okay.

Amanda: Night.

Devon: [ Sighs ]

Sharon: Good night, girls. Love you.

Tessa: Good night.

Mariah: We’ll be upstairs if you need anything, okay?

Nick: Thank you again for the tickets and the good-natured insults.

Mariah: Anytime. Love you, mom.

Tessa: Bye.

Mariah: See ya.

Nick: Good night.

Sharon: So, good party?

Nick: It was perfect.

Sharon: Hey, wait a minute. You are the guest of honor. There’s no way you’re gonna help clean up.

Nick: Well, it’s my party, i can clean up if I want to.

Sharon: Oh. [ Laughs ] Dad jokes. I think you’ve hit your quota for the night.

Nick: Yeah, thanks to faith, I have an unlimited supply.

Sharon: Oh. Did you see her with moses? The two of them are so smitten with each other.

Nick: They’re pretty adorable, and it was awesome to see mariah and tessa in such a great place, too.

Sharon: Yeah. You know, when they first told me they had plans to adopt, i was a little bit worried. I know there’s so many possibilities for delays and problems, and you hear all these stories about people having their hopes dashed. And mariah’s been so fragile, but, you know, I think that she’s getting stronger every day. Did you notice that she barely reacted when moses brought up dominic’s name?

Nick: I did see that, and i noticed that you were paying very close attention, as well. I mean, we’re never gonna be done parenting, are we?

Sharon: Never. Um…by the way, what did noah say about the job?

Nick: He hasn’t given me an answer, but I’m feeling good about it.

Sharon: Okay, me too. I mean, I am still worried about him, but I think you’re right, he needs a new direction.

Nick: I’m confident he’s gonna find it.

Sharon: Like you did. You seem a lot more at peace with yourself since you’ve come home from milan.

Nick: Well, I realize that i have everything I need to be happy. My family is my touchstone.

Sharon: I saw a lot of that in action tonight.

Nick: Well, I want to thank you for putting this whole evening together. I loved it. We really have created something special with our kids, haven’t we?

Sharon: And it’s only getting stronger.

Nick: That’s what I wished for.

Sharon: I knew that. I know you pretty well.

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